The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-02

of instruction Com on education
II. 321, by Mr.. Norton of Addison. Abol-
ishes the State Board OF Agriculture ]
Com. on agriculture.
II 800, hv Mr.. Cominps OF Richford (by
request Makes penalty for each and
everv off'nc- OF liquor selling a fine of $50
to $500 and imprisonment of not more than
one year nor less than 80 daysl. Joint com.
on temperance.
II 1923 by M. Bush of Orwell repeating
the act to prevent use of poisonous substan-
ces upou fruit trees in blossom.
II 32i by MIR. rerril of Morristown (by
requesD to provide a safe and accurate milk
trsf and TO protect the farmer. Governor
shall appoint State chemist, who shall test
samples Of milk and report TO persons fur
nshing samples Salary shall be paid by
those who apply for tests. Creamery and
cheese factory companies must furnish
tester with names ui parties in charge. At
least twice each mouth samples shall be
sent to State tester, properly numbered and
fairly taken, which shall be- tested and du-
pUcate reports made, one TO creamery and
one 70 party who produces the milk. Fine
of 500 tU $500 noncompliance with act. !
Com on agriculture.
IL. 800, by same, eXempting MOrrisville
Tanning Co. from operation of Sec, 1924 v.
S. Com. on cor.
II. 326, by same, amending charter Of
Worthwhile village. Com. on cor.
IL. 1917, by Mr.. George of Rockingham, to
amend Sec 1920 V. 5. Provides for recov-
ering damages from a person who dam
ages highW avs by claiming wheels], com.
on highways, bridges and ferries.
Fl. 1913, by MIR. Haskins of Brattleboro, to
amend Sec. $50, " s., relating to taxation
OF deposits in savings banks. Savings banks
81 all pa tax of one-half of one per cent
upon average amount OF deposits com.
on banks.
H. 329, by Mr.. Haskins of Brattleboro (by
requesO relating to the taxation of savings
banks, savings institutions and trust COM
panies, Every such institution shall pay
a tax to the State annually of one-half of
one per cent, deducting investments in gov
eminent bonds, assessed valuation of real
estate and individual deposits in excess of
S1,500]; com. on tauks.
H. 800, by Mr. Williams OF Bloomfield.
[placing fraternal beneficial orders and as.
sociations under the control of the insur-
ance commissionl; jud. com.
ii. 331, by Mr.. Wallace OF Hartford, to
pay e. Goss the sum named. Com. on
claims.
H. 1872, by Mr.. Morse of Mortified,
amending Chap. &c, V. g., relating to wit
ness in civil causes. In suit for aliena-
ton of affections either wife or husband
may be witness for the defence, but shall
not disclose confidential communications
unless other parties consent Jud. com.
III. 1893, by same, incorporating Prospect
street Aqueduct Co. Com. on cor.
H. 1884, by same, amending charter OF
Northtield village. Com. on cor.
H. 1886 by Mr. johnson of Hardwick to
amend the charter OF the village OF Hard
wick. Com. on cor.
FL. 1856 by Mr.. Bond OF Sesrsburg, to in
corporate the Hoosic Power and Traction
Com. Com. on cor.
FL. 337, by Mr.. Luce of Stowe to amend
Sec. 1915 Y. s., relating to appointment of
health officers. State board Of health
may appoint health officers for incorporated
cities and villages.] Joint com. on public
health.
II. 1888. by Mr.. Luce of Stowe, amending
Sec. 230l, V. s., relating to the legal rate OF
interest. Makes legal rate five per cent?
II. 339, by Mr.. Carpenter Of Rutland city,
to amend Sec. blS6 V. g., relating to the ap'
pointment of a chaplain OF the house of cor
rection., Directors may employ chaplain
whose duties and salary shall be same as
chaplain Of State PRISON. Joint com. on
House Of Correction.
81. 340 by Mr.. Carpenter of Rutland city,
amending acts relating to State institutions
Directors shall fix salaries of superintend.
ents. judi com.
II. BAL, by Mr.. Chilson of Wallinpford, for
benefit of Gilbert Hart library. Gen. com
The chair announced that he had ap.
pointed Mr.. Bond OF Sesrsburg q member
OF the committee on banks in place of Mr.
Hall OF Stanford, deceased. Mr.. Marvin Of
Alburgh member Of the general committee
in place OF Landon OF South Hero, resigned
and Mr.. Stiles Of st. Johnsbury, member
OF the special committee on III. 1874, in place
OF Mr.. Swasey OF Barre city. resigned.
Senate Bills Referred-S. 4S, providing
for quadrennial appraisal and legalizinf
a Of
grand list.
Special Order-H. 1877, to incorporate the
Rutland. Canadian Railroad Company. Or
motion of Mr.. Swasey of Barre city the bill
was recommitted to the committee on rail
roads. pending an amendment proposed by
Mr.. Ranney OF Newport. III. 1879, to in
corporate the Champlain Construction Com
pany. Passed as amended, without debate
On motion OF Mr.. Peet OF Cornwall, i
was voted that all corporation bills here
after introduced be read the first and SECOND
time by their titles only.
Mr.. Dunton OF Poultney presented the pc
tition OF Julia Smith of Ferrisburg and So
others, praying for municipal suffrage To-
women. Jud. com.
Mr.. Emery Of Chelsea presented the re
monstrance OF A. j. Eastman and 232 other
against the repeal OF the prohibitory law
Referred to joint com. on temperance.
Mr.. Comings of Richford introduced a ne
tition from citizens of Richford, against tn
repeal of the present prohibitory law
Joint com. on temperance.
Mr.. Eastman OF Hartland presented tn
petition OF Rev. G. w. Morrow and other
of Randolph against the repeal OF the pre-
hibitory law. Referred to the Joint CON
on temperance.
Mr.. johnson of Hardwick introduced
petition praying for woman suffrage, " hic
was referred TO the iud. com.
Mr.. Colby OF Victory offered resolutio
amending the rules so that bills of NOR
than two pages in length be read by thei
title only. The resolution was lost.
On motion OF Mr.. Tillotson of Baker,
field the House adjourned.
CONGRATULATIONS.
Bills Introduced-By Senator Thomson
s. 107, amending the charter of the Rutlan
Street Railway Company; judiciary
BY Senator Lvnde OF Orange, S. 10
amending Sec. 106, " s., relating to prin
ing of ballots; elections.
By Senator Putnam, s. 100, incorporat
the Montpelier and Northern Tractio
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