The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-11-07
majority ahould rule.

majority should rule
MIR. Emery OF Chelsea favored the bill,
citing the election of Congressman by plu-
rality on the second attempt.
Mr.. Hale of Lunenburgh spoke in support
Of the bill. He thought that in many cases
at present majorities did not rule, because
not all voters took part in the elections.
Mr.. Graham of Craftsbury did not con
slider that there was anything sacrad In ma
jorities, per Sc. He thought the plurality
should elect on first ballot.
The amendment was disagreed to. Third
reading of the bill was refused.
Special order.-H. 190 reorganiz alton OF
Vermont militia The question was on the
reconsideration Of the vote on amendment
reducing days for muster from ten 10 FIVE.
Mr.. Monahsn of Underhill maintained
that the FIVE day limit was too short, allow
ing for time spent in transit and the posi-.
bilty Of bad weather it would be a waste OF
money. Vermont even now has too little
instruction for her guard.
Mr.. Currier OF Troy considered that 1t
would be well If the time were heightened,
instead OF shortened. He urged more at
tention to efficiency, with due regard TO
economy.
Mr. Taylor of Hardwick explained that
the present law provided for muster OF
five days only, as this amendment also pro-
vides, whereas the original bill proposed to
double the time. He urged economy
Mr.. Waterman OF Bra tleboro favored fol-
lowing the advice of our military men who
are DESTROYS of the ten day limit.
| Mr.. Dana OF New Haven demanded the
yeas and nays, and reconsideration was or
| dered. Yeas 145 nays 70.
Mr.. Miller of Burlington moved an
amendment making the muster limit seven
days instead OF ten, which was agreed to.
Mr.. Monahan of UnderhilI proposed
amendment providing that commissions OF
officers should expire at three ye rs from
date. Agreed to, and bill ordered to third
reading.
ion Of towns into two or more highway
districts. On motion of Mr.. Buxton of Mid
dlebury Springs, the bill was dismissed
Introduction of bills, naming next Tues
day as last day for introducing bills, unless
by consent OF two-thirds Of each House.
State Accounts. -Resolution by Mr..
Waterford of Brattleboro, providing for ap-
pontment of special committee TO whom
shall be referred that portion OF Governor
Smiths message, relating to system OF &C
counting Adopted.
II 322, by request, by Mr.. Norton OF Tin
mouth. Adds to present line of degree by
consanguinity by which one of sufficient
ability shall be liable for support in case OF
inability, brother and sister, and by mar
rlage Of brother-in.lsw and sister-in-law.
II. 1876. by Mr.. Powers of Bennington.
amending Sec. 1929 V. S. providing when
exc ptions are lied In civil or criminal pro-
ceedings they may go to Supreme Court for
decision as is now the case in general
causes.
II. 1913, by Mr.. Graham of Craftsbury, 10
allow States attorneys the expense OF print
ing briefs in criminal cases.
ii. 329, by Mr.. Whitcomb OF Guildhall, to
provide for transportation OF New Hsmp-
shire prisoners by New Hampshire officers.
Killed.-H. 119, for protection Of work
ingmen (payment for wages in checks shall
necessitste their redemption by employer
at face vslue) 81. 141, to establish normal
course in Nottingham academy. III. go,
providing for uniformity OF records in
towns.
Passed.-H. 148, to incorporate Franklin
County Telephone Co., las amended) II.
ment Vt. Gas smended) II. g. authorizing
village OF Richford to issue bonds II. 226,
to amend charter OF Ascutney Mountain
Railway. H. 1913, to enable Swanton to re.
fund its bonded Indebtedness.
Mr.. Mcintyre OF Rand olph presented six
petitions demonstrating against the passage
OF II. 151, to annex part OF Braintree to
Randolph.
Petitions, in favor OF retention OF prohibi-
tory law were presented by Mr.. Eaton OF
Arlington, Mr.. Taplin OF Barton and Mr..
Lewis OF Dsnville. Adjourned
Friday, November
sKsATE-MoRNING.
Special ORDERS. 81 relating to form Of
ballots. The committe recommended strik-
ing out the words sin the case Of each
Office" so that the section would read that
nomination for State, county, district Off
Ger, justice OF the peace, electors and Rep
resentative, shall be placed on separate bal
lots. The amendment was favored by Sem
ator Baldwin and opposed by Senator
Royce. Agreed to- Ordered to lie.
Adjournment. On the joint resolution
from the House relating to adjournment
Senator Pike moved to amend so as TO ad-
journ until Monday afternoon, Nov. 8, at
2:30 P. N. Senator DeBoer did not wish to
adjourn as there was too much work to do.
Senators Walker, Wall and Leland favored
, the resolution. Senator Baldwin opposed
adjournment rs there WAS too much work
ahead. The amendment was lost, yeas 3,
nays l6. The resolution WAS adopted yeas
IA, nays 10.
Passed, H. 81, to prevent the fraudulent
conoealmeut of property from taxation. 8.
6S, relating TO licensing OF dogs.
Bills Introduced--S. 81, by Senator Pike,
by request pending for the appointment
of a board Of trustees for the insane hospital
house Of correction, States prison and In
dustrial school, one OF whom shall be wo-
man.
Killed.--S. As. relating to appointment OF
, Democrat on commission appointed by
the Governor. II. 81, relating to fishing
through the ice.
Z. 81, reconsidered motion OF Senator
DunDett and ordered TO lle
Passed.-H. 90, to pay ID. W. Kelley. H.
1856, relating TO penalty for granddaughter.
fl. 165, organizing Norwich University as
State military college II. 1861 relating TO
. voting for electors at State House on Tues
day, November 6. secretary of State to be
clerk at the election.
Bills Introduced.-S. 80, by Senator
Brown, to create an insurance department.
. The Governor shall appoint an insurance
commissioner, salary $1,000 per year, with
an allowance Of $500 per yea for expenses.
HoUsK-MoRNING.
Adjournment. Mr.. Northrop OF Fairfield,
offered joint resolution providing that
when the House and Senate adjourn this
afternoon II be- until Wednesday afternoon
at 2 O'Clock. Mr.. Hale OF Lunenburgh Of
fered an amendment making the adjourn
ment to Monday afternoon at o'clock. The
amendment was lost yeas ga, nays 106
Mr. Powers OF Bennington opposed the res
olution. Mr.. Rowland Of Poulthey thought
IL useless to try to do business with only a