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

March next. The secretary of the Senate
and clerk OF the House read that portion
of their journals OF Tuesday, October 10, re-
ferring to the election of United States
Senator. Lieutenant Governor Bates then
annouced that Redfeld Proctor having re-
ceived majority of all the votes cast in the
House and Senate was elected United
States Senator from Vermont for the full
term Of six years from the fourth day Of
March next.
Senator Young Of Orleans offered joint
resolution that the Secretary OF State notify
Senator Proctor OF his election, which was
unanimously adopted. Mr.. Whitcomb OF
Cavendish offered joint resolution, which
was unanimously adopted, that the minor
ity endorse Senator Proctor's election.
On motion OF Mr.. Dodge of Sheldon the
House adjourned after the withdrawal OF
the Senate.
sENATE-AFTERNooN.
Joint Resolutions.-Fro the House, re-
lating to the preservation OF the colors Of
the First Vermont regiment in the war with
Spain; adopted in concurrence.
From the House, relating to election OF
trustees of Vermont University; adopted in
concurrence. Fixes the election of a sue
cessor to the late Crosby Miller on Thurs
day, 20th inst
Ordered to Third Readings. 10, in rela-
ton to selection and su mmoning OF jurors
s. IL, fixing time for holding county and
Supreme Courts. s. 10, relating to appear.
ance OF appellee in certain cases.
Bills Introduced.-By Senator Bartlett OF
Essex, 8. 80, incorporating Evening Star
lodge, No. 81, l. o. o. f., of Newport; com
on corporations.
Adjourned.
HoUsE-AFTERNooN
Third Reading Ordered.-H. 81, appro
prating for support OF Soldiers Home
fMr. Butterfeld of Derby explained the
| urgency OF the increase from $4,000 tC
1874 900 for two years III. 30, making spe
cial appropriation for Soldiers Home to re
| pair damage by freshet.
Senate Bills Referred.-S. l, investment
of money by trustees OF public funds com
| on banks.
Bills Introduced.-H 81, in amendment
of aud in addition to Chap. 17S, V. S.. re
| lating to insurance companies. Creates
| Office OF insurance commissioner to be ap
| pointed by Governor for two years. Duties
shall be those now performed by secretary
| of State and treasurer so far as they relat,
| to insurance matters Office be in capito
at Montpelier. The insurance deputy here
tofore allowed the secretary and treasurer
is allowed the commissioner, and his salar,
| fixed at 5000. Commissioners salary is II
receive $1,000 and travelling expenses TO
himself and clerk, all to be paid by thu
State in monthly installments. Commits
sioner shall not be connected with manage
ment of any insurance company or inter
ested therein, except as policy holder III
| shall have a seal He shall inquire int
causes of fires and include his report il
that of other State officers. Foreign insur
| ance companies must secure license from
commissioners and must agree that lega
process served on com missioner shall hav
same effect as il served personally on SAT-
companies]; com. on judiciary.
II hv Nj Gbapin of Eaaax in ad1itio,
to and amendment Of Chap 48. V. s.. re
lating to public libraries. Extends Stat
aid in support Of libraries to incorporates
villages] Gen com.
H. SO; by Mr.. Watson of Woodbury., relat
ing to removal of shrubbery within high
ways. Upon request OF selectmen, owner
of real estate bordering high ways, shall re
move shrubbery. II they refuse, selectme
shall do it and town may recover from res
estate owner.] Com. on highways, bridge
and ferries.
H. "a. by Mr.. johnson of Hardwick, pre-
viding for uniformity of county and tow
records. All recorded papers to be of UNI
form construction. Gen. com.
Approved and Signed by His Exec
lency.-Joint resolution relating to appoint
ment of joint special committee for revision
Of bills. Joint resolution relating to news
papers, Joint resolution relating to bill
covers for both houses.
Adopted in Concurrence.-Joint resolu
ton from the Senate for the rental, at tn
expense Of the State, Of a typewriter for tn
use Of the clerk OF the committee on the re
vision OF bills. Joint resolution providin
for the standing committees on militar
aft airs to visit the Soldiers Home at Ben
nington. Amended on motion of Mr.. But
terfield Of Derby, allowing these committee
to invite members OF the House and Senat
who served in the War OF the Rebellion t
accompany them.
Bills Introduced.--H. IS. by Mr.. Lord O
Orange, in addition to Sec 720, V. s., relat
ing to truancy. [Applies penalty TO
truancy to pupils over fifteen years of age
except as permission is given by school au
thorities. ICON. on education.
Joint blythe House and Senat
met in joint ASSEMBLY at three o'clock t.
hear the report Of the joint committee aI
pointed to canvass votes for county officers
judges OF probate and justices of the peace
which was read by Secretary OF State How
land. On motion of Senator Stearns OF La
noble, reading the names OF the $50
justices OF the peace was omitted. In tn
towns Of Wheeleck, Westmore and Whit
ingham where tie was shown the fol
lowing were elected justices Of the peace
Wheelock, W. W. Bean; Westmore, Isaa
e. Rash, Hugh Campbell; Nottingham
George Potter. The Senate withdrew an
on motion OF Mr.. Wilson OF ckbridge tn
House adjourned.
Thursday. Oct. go.