The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-10-26

Bills Introduced.-Fro committee on
judiciary, s. 81, as a substitute for s. "a,
regulating the practice OF dentistry in this
State; ordered to lie and be printed.
BY Senator Perley OF franklin, 8. 38, to
pay G. N. Wales the sum therein named;
claims.
By Senator Plstt OF Rutland, S. 80, in
cooperating the Rutland-Canadian Railroad
company; railroads. Names W. 9. Glenn.
Wilder, w. W. Stckney, George r. Bot.
tum, j. w. Stewart, w. Seward Webb, p.
w. Clement and others as incorporators.
See abstract in House report.]
By Senator Smith of Chittenden, S. 40,
incorporating the Champlain Construction
company; com. on railroads. Names w.
G. Clement, j. W. Stewart, II. G. Smith,
w. S. Webb, p. W. Clement and others as
incorporators and gives them right to build
railroads canals steamboats,, etc.
By Senator Thompson of Rutland, S. IL,
in addition to an act Incorporating the Rut-
land Railroad Co.; railroads. Grants right
to purchase and acquire railroad property,
terminal facilities, etc, now existing or
| hereafter existing in this State.
By Senator BArnes of Addison, s. AZ,
prohibiting the killing of moose deer or
Caribou game and fisheries. Prohibits the
killing for four years from Nov. 1, '98, and
repeats previous laws as to this species of
| game.
House Bills Referred. H. IT, relating to
ballots; elections. H. so, amending stat
utes relating L disposition of game birds;
game and fisheries, II. 70, to pay S. d.
Meacham the sum named; claims.
By Senator Pickett of Orange, s. 49, in
cooperating the Evergreen Rest Cemetery
Association; corporations.
Adjourned.
HoUsE-MoRNING.
Mr.. Bridge of Bridgewater presented
petition signed by sixty-one voters OF
Bridgewater in opposition to III. 10 (repeal
OF open deer season) which was referred to
the joint committee on game and fisheries
Bills Introduoed-H. 1856, by Mr.. John
son OF Lyndon, Incorporating village of
Lyndon. Com. on corporations.
II. 1877, by Mr.. McGeary Of Burlington,
incorporating Rutland-Canadian Railroad
company. The incorporates named are
Wallace G. Clement, FL. G.. Smith, Frank
R. Wells, Frederick W. Wilder, W. W.
Stewart, w. Seward Webb and Percival
w. Clement. The purpose of the corpora
ton is to build and maintain a railroad
from Burlington, near the Rutland railroad
terminus to the Canada and New York
lines. The right is asked to build the road
as desired through Chittenden, Franklin
and Grand Isle counties to the Canada line,
with branch to New York, the probable
route being through South Burlington,
Colchester and Milton, thence across Lake
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North Hero to Alburgh, thence in two
branches, one to Canada line and one to
New York line. The right of eminent
domain and to sell, consolidated with, &C.
quire, and operate any other railroad with
in or without this State is asked, also the
usual right of holding the necessary real
and personal property. The power is de-
MED the Supreme Court or commissioners
to reduce the rates Of toll to point that
VIII prevent the company, from paying at
Least six per cent annually on its stock.
The capital stock is fixed at one million
dollars, divided into 10000 shares of 800
each, which can be increased or diminished
by majority vote of stockholders. Stock
shall be worcestershire. 81. G.. Smith,
George II. Bottum and W. W. Stickney are
scriptions to stock. They shall call q
meeting for election of directors when 100
shares OF stock have been subscribed. The
directors shall elect president, clerk, treas
urer and such other officers as they desire.
After such organization subscriptions to
stock and control Of the cOmpany's
business shall be in charge OF the board of
directors. The width OF the land taken for
building road shall not exceed five rods ex-
cept at stations. Branch roads to quarries,
mills, etc., may be built. The general
privileges Of railroads are extended; also
the right to build bridges over waters of
Lake Champlain, and to cross other rail-
road lines. Stock may be issued in pay
ment for work of construction. Unless
road Is commenced in two years, this act
shall be void. Towns may aid in construc-
ton. The act is public act and takes ef-
feet from its passage.1 Com. on railroads.
II. 1888, by Mr.. Whitcomb of Csvendish,
to legalize the quadrennial appraisal of real
com. on grand list
Fl. 139, by Mr.. McGeary of Burlington to
incorporate the Champlain Construction
20. for the purpose OF constructing rail-
roads, canals, steamboats,, etc, capital
stock, 300, OOOl; com on railroads.
II. 40, by Mr.. Carpenter of Rutland city
In addition to an act to incorporate the
/ Rutland company. Empowers said rail-
road to purchase, hold or sell capital stock
or bond OF any railroad or transportation
any railroad terminal facilities]; com. on
railroads.
Fl: AL by Mr.. Harris of Bennington. con-
solidating the Bennington Electric Com
pany and the Hoosick Railway Company
com. on railroads.
III. 142, by Mr.. Walker of Fair Haven.
, authorizing the Fair Haven Graded School
/ district to issue notes and bonds for funding
It's present indebtedness: com on judiciary.
! III. 143, by Mr.. Owens of Barton. amend.
ing act incorporating village OF Barton;
com. on corporations.
III. 144, by Mr.. Miles of Barre town.
, amending statutes relating to width OF
wheel rims. lThree-inch tire for load OF
o"o VI IhIee tohsi -FOUR lncn, three to six
tonsi six inch, over six tons]; com on high.
: ways, bridges and ferries.
III. 145, by Mr.. Davis of Mendon, amend.
ing Sec i27, V. s., relating to marking OF
ballots. [ Voter may exhibit his ballot to
, presiding officer to see if 1t is properly
marked. Judiciary com.
Third Reading Ordered,--H. 81, an act in
relation TO tax warrants. III. ZIG, provid.
ing for board OF Determination of candidates
for admission to the bar. III. 80, as amend.
ed to amend Sec. 458l, V. g., relating 10
) fishing in certain waters.
J A remonstrance against annexing part
OF the town of Berlin to the city of Montpe.
was referred to the special committee on
> IL. 124
On motion of Mr.. Eastman of Hartland
| u was voted thai WhAn tina Hnnaa adinnrn