The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-10-24
HoUsE-AFTERNooN.

Doa1d OF appraisal, who shall annually ep-
praise railroad property, including fran
chse, at foir value, appraisal to serve as |
basis of taxation of such property. Com
pensatiOn OF board five dollars per day for |
time spent, and expenses. State commits |
sioner OF taxes shall annually secure |
from each town clerk returns from which |
he can determine the average rate os taxes |
throughout State, railroad property to be |
taxed at the average rate as thus found |
board to make annual appraisal of railroad |
and transportation property on returns that |
must be furnished by companies; all such |
companies shall pay tax as above described
in case OF railroad propert' savings banks
deposits in excess OF 81 800 shall be subject
to taxation to banks. Com. on ways and
means.
H. 123 by Mr. O'Neill OF Hartford,
amount in trustde process to be S6 instead
Of $40. Judiciary.
II. 1914, by Mr.. Moody OF Waterbury, de-
posits N savings banks, in excess Of $500,
to be subject to taxation. Banks.
Adjourned.
Tuesday, October 23.
sENATK-MoRNINa.
Prohibition.-Senstor Brown presented
petition from e. p. Shaw and 242 others in
favor Of present prohibitory law. Senator
Hill also presented petition from Salisbury,
Senator Graves one from Manchester.
Bills introduced. $. 46, by Senator Royce
granting municipal suffrage to the tsx-pay-
ing women. Judiciary.
s. AZ, by Senator Royce, to prohibit the
destruction or injury Of buildings and YES
sells by the use of explosives. A person
who wilfully and maliciously by the ex-
| plosion OF gun powder, unlawfully des-
| troys buildings shall be fined not more than
| $1,000, or imprisoned not more than twenty
| years. A man who throws q bomb with
| attempt TO destroy a building shall be fined
| than GhO0 and m
more than 10 years. General committee.
Psssed.-S. %, in relation to the pow ers
and duties Of towns and cities.
Captain Clark of the Oregon A join { res
olution, adopted by the House, relating to
q portrait Of Capt. Charles K. CLARK OF the
Oregon was read, and upon motion Of SEN
ator Stanton the rules were suspended so
that the resolution would not be referred to
| committee. Senator DeBoer made compli-
mentary remarks on the career Of Captain
Clark eve IL the United States govern
ment has neglected him by non-promotion
our State should honor him. Senator Dun
nett also spoke in favor OF the resolution,
| which was adopted unanimously by ris-
| ing vote.
Third Readings. 70, relating to salaries
OF States attorneys, amended, third reading
tomorrow morning. 8. IS, relating to in
surance OF buildings on mortgaged lands in
which the funds of charitable or eleemo-
|
by committee, third reading tomorrow
morning. 5. 80, relating to necessary as
sstance in the State library. Amended by
committee, third reading ordered tomorrow
| morning.
HoUsE-MoRNING.
II. 1875, by Mr.. Averill OF Warren, to
equalize taxation. List shall be made up
az at present. From 1t shall be deducted in
offset the principal OF mortgage notes
against real estate, if owner Of notes re.
| sides in State, If not, signers OF notes shall
be allowed to Offset against personal estate
only. This shall not be allowed TO operate
80 as to Interfere with present provisions
relating to excess Of debts over certain
classes Of property. Grand List
II. 1877, by Mr.. Gleason OF GIanby, bounty
OF ten cents on woodchucks. Game.
| II 1873. by Mr.. Gale Of Guilfo d, prohibit
ing town treasurer from ser wing as auditor,
road commissioner, selectman, school d.
rector or constable. judiciary.
II, 1919, by MIR. Franklin OF 1ownshend.
apprOpriating sum for support OF Soldiers
Home Military Affairs
II. 100, by Mr.. Nc Whorter of Barre city,
to pay Gertrude Robinson sum named.
| Claims.
h 1871, by Mr.. Wilder of Plymouth, pen
atty of So in addition to damage, in action
of trespass. for entry on posted lands with
purpose of fishing and hunting. Game and
| fisheries
Captain Clark OF the Oregon. Mr.. Emery
Of Chelsea, introduced joint resolution OF
! the following tenor:
Resolved, by the General Assembly Of
| the State OF Vermont, that the Governor be,
and Is hereby commissioned and directed,
| in behalf of the people of the State, to sig
nifty to Captain Charles K. CLARK, late COM
msnder of the United States battleship Ore.
gon, and loyal son Of Vermont, their de-
sire that he sit for portrait to be placed,
| with suitable inscription, in the State
| Capitol in commemoration Of his distin-
guished service to his country in command
Of the OregoD, and as token OF the abiding
affection and admiration Of all the people
| Of his native State.
Resolved, further, that the Governor is
| hereby authorized to contract with paint
or OF competent ability and experience for
the painting OF a portrait OF Captain Clark
| for the purpose herein 'peched, employing
in all particulars pertaining thereto his best
| Judgment and discretion; and the State au-
ditor is hereby directed to draw his order
on the State treasurer lin favor OF the Gov
ernor for any moneys expended, or required
to be- expended, in the execution Of this
commission, including the expenses OF the
Governor incurred therein, aud all exl en-
ses entsiled upon Captain Clark in comply
| ing with the request OF the General Assem-
bly, in respect OF the pal ting of the portrait
In question
And be it especially resolved that, in TAX
ing action on the foregoing proposition, in
each house OF the General Assembly, the
members rise in their places AZ dstin-
gushing mark Of homage to commander
eminent alike for his ability his bravery,
his devotion to duty, and his modesty, and
who has made one of the brightest pages
in the naval history Of any country.
Adopted unanimously, on rising vote.
Bills Introduced 1872, by Mr. Porter
of Wilmingto authorizing Deertald River
Company to issue bonds Corporations.
IL 1873, by Mr.. Norton OF Waitsfeld, to
improve creamery business and establish
State inspectors of same. After January l,
1901, there shall he two State in. pecrors of
creameries, one from each congressional
district appointed bennially by the Gov
ernor. Provision is made for competent
persons, their duties specified and compen-
sation fixed.
| Fl 1874 nv Mr. Lane OF Newport, increas-