The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-09

Captain Clark to the nation, our pride in
him and our gratitude TO him ~ "A son OF
Vermont, our admiration OF his ability and
courage az a naval officer; and we further
express our deep ympathy for him in the
physical disability that followed his ardu-
GUS services to his country, and our sincere
hope that fuil recovery may speedily re-
store him TO the quarterback OF battle-
ship worthy OF his spirit, his accomplish
ments and his patriotism.
Resolved, that the Senators and Repre-
sentatives of Vermont in Congress are re-
quested TO use their influence to secure for
Captain Clark such recognition from the
national government as the value and i'm
portance of his services merit.
Resolved, that the clerk of the House OF
Representatives be directed to commune
cate these resolutions TO Captain Clark, and
20 transmit copies to the President of the
United States, and TO the Senators and
Representatives of Vermont in Congress-
Joint Assembly.-The two Houses met
in Joint Assembly at 1130. On motion of
Mr. Abel Of West Haven a committee Of
two Senators and three Representatives
was appointed to wait uDon Senator Proc
tor and conduct him to the Speakers desk.
Gov. Bates appointed Senators Mccullough
of Bennington and Pickett of Bradford,
and Representatives. Abel of West Haven,
Dickoy Of Bradford and Ranney of New
port Senator Proctor was introduced and
addressed the Joint assembly. At the con-
clusion of SENATOR Puctor's remarks and
upon the withdrawal OF the Senate, on mo.
ton of Mr. Ranney of Newport, the House
adjourned.
sENATE--AFTERNooN
Signed by the Governor.-S. As, legalizing
quadrennial appraisal and grand list of st.
Aibans city for 1898. S. Z, continuing the
State Normal schools.
Passed in Concurrence-H. 81, relating
to tax warrants, II. 1871, Incorporating
Chester Water COMPANY.
Third Reading Ordered-S. 81, relating
to sentence in State Prison and House of
Correction. S. 20, amending charter of St.
Albans Electric Light and Power Company.
s. 81, establishing board OF prison COM
nissioners. s. n, authorizing county courts
TO render judgments and chancelors to
make final DEGREES in vacation. S. 60, pro-
viding for a probation officer and parole of
prisoners. II. 118, amending charter of
Newport village.
Ordered to Lie--H. 1862, amending articles
of association, Deerfieid River Company.
Bills Introduced-By Senator Blodgett,
S. 40, amending the charter of General
Convention of Congregational Churches
and Ministers of Vermont; corporations
Adjourned.
HOUSE-AFTERNOoN.
Killed-S 10, relating to summoning Of
jurors. H. 70, amending act relating to
practice of dentistry.
Read Third Time and Passed.-H. 1877,
dmtDulDR CndTU6r Oh JeutTSOnVlllb. H.
1885, incorporating Barre Realty Co.
Third Reading Ordered-S. "a, legalizing
quadrennial appraisals of real estate for
1898. s. 81, amending statutes relating to
practice OF dentistry. s. SO, an act relating
to taxes. III. 259, repeating act for protec-
ton OF fish in Lake st. Catherine. II. 260,
to provide for instruction in normal schools
on effect of alcohol and narcotics
H. 185, was called up by Mr.. Lance of
Cabot who proposed an amendment which
was adopted, that where all the money rails
ed in incorporated villages is spent inside
said villages the voters therein shall not be
allowed to vote for town roa commission
or. The bill was then ordered to a third
reading
Mr.. Booth of Milton called up H 81, (tax-
ing bic 7cles) Mr.. Wall Of Randolph pro-
posed an amendment making the tax on
bicycles twenty-five cents, the same to be
expended in maintaining permanent road
ways, which was adopted Mr.. Dcker-
man OF Pittsford proposed an amendment
to Mr.. Wallis amendment that the money
raised be expended in maintaining a BIZ
cycle path. Opposed by Mr.. Ballard of
Georgia. Amendment lost. Mr.. Kemp of
Montpelier explained the action of the ju-
dietary committee on this bill, they believe
ing it necessary. Messrs. Ballard of Geor-
gia, Booth of Milton and Harris of Benning-
ton favored the passage of the bill as
amended. Mr.. Dunton of Poultney moved
that the bill be laid on the table and be
made a special order for next Monday after
noon. Motion lost. Mr. Emery of Chelsea
proposed a further amendment that this
tax be in lieu of all other taxes. Motion
lost Mr.. Williams of Bloomfield moved
that the bill be dismissed. This was voted
down, and the bill was ordered to a third
reading.
Ordered to Lie.-H, 104, amending Act
No 1877, laws of 1894, relating 20 pollution
of the waters of Missisquoi rive
Mr.. Ranney of Newport presented the
protest of Joseph Hamilton and others Of
st. Johnsbury against the passage of any
license bill. Referred to the joint commit
tee on temperance.
Read the Third Time and Passed H.
$685. incorporating the est. Albanians." H.
1874 amending charter of Bristol village.
Third Reading Ordered.-H. 2S7 author
izing Pittsford to issue bonds.
On motion Of Mr.. Lewis of Norwich adj
journed.
Friday. Nov. a.
SENATE-MORNING.
Devotional exercises conducted by the
chaplain.
The reading of the journal was, on mo-
ton of Senator Watson, dispensed with for
the remainder of the session.
Bills Introduced-By Senator Hit of
Windham, 8. 141, amending the statute in