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

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islative body OF the nation. L. is p great
honor TO 80 We S ate like Vermont; and
when think OF the illustrious line VI men
who have represented Vermont In that
body, The thought comes TO me Of the ire
meudous responsibility that attaches to
Ibis election, and ] feel the oppression OF
IT,. Il 10 great honor. as L said before, TO
represent u State like Vermont-a State
that was founded IN liberty by wise, cool
headed men; State IN which free insiitu-
lions have always hourished; a State that
has alwa, been at the b's a State, though |
small in area, that has had an influence |
throughout the length and breadth of our |
land u State that makes the heart Of ev- |
cry person within her borders and loving |
liberty throb with pleasure as they think |
upon it, come before you this afternoon |
10 express the great qualification feel that
l have been thought worthy to occupy this
position, and ~ extend to you and to the
people Of this State, whom you so fifty rep
resent, my thanks for the great honor they
have thuS done me,
Mr.. Hale of Lunenburgh moved recess
ia order that the members might have au
opportunity TO greet Mr.. Dillingham;. The
motion prevailed and its purpose was duly
carried out.
Nominations being in order for the Office
of Chief Judge Of the Supreme Court, Sen
ator Brown named Hon. Russell s. Taft of
Burlington and ne was elected by acclaim
alton.
tOf abblbLhub JUICES OOu0 w hOWBll OF
Randolph, James NJ. Tyler of Brattleboro,
Lovelsud Munson of Manchester, Henry Il
Start OF Bakersfield, John II. Watson of
Montpelier, and Wendell p. Stafford Of st.
Johnsbury were elected in the order named,
Tor the two years beginning Dec. l, 1900
For superintendent of educ ton, Mr..
Fleetw wood, of MorristOwn, nominated Wal
ter h Ranger OF Johnson. His nomination
was seconded by MIR. Stewart OF Bakers
fl Id, Mr. W eeks OF LyndOnville, Mr.. Smith
Of BrdpO r., Mr.. Field of Springfield, MIR
Smith If Halifax, and Senator Dunnett of
Caledonia. Prof Ranger was elected with
out Opposition
For sergeant-at-arms, Senator DeBoer
nominated T. 9 Phinney Of Montpelier and
he a. unanimously elected.
MIR. CurIier OF Troy in reduced jIint
| resolution to pos pOne the election Of ad-
! iutant aud inspector general, quartermss-
tef general and judge advocate general, I'M
! til the first Thursday in November al 2:3O
Pm Adopted.
RedfieId Proctor, e. j. Ormsbee and Mel
son w. Fisk we're elected trustees OF the
University of Vermont and State Agricul-
tursl College. The joint assembly was then
dissolvs
M. Fo0te of Cornwall moved that when
the House adjourn it be until ga Nj. Friday.
Garnet by d rising vote, So TO 60.
A j1int resolution OF respect Tor the mem
Dry of the late Rowland Z. Robinson wal
introduced by Mr. Martin. supported by
hi. Dana II New Haven and adopted.
Kllled.-H 10, relating to election OIL
town superintenden,s of schools. II. 10
relating to conveying scholars to and from
school. Ii 30, relating to fnes etc. il Grim
insl Causes.
Third Reading Ordered.-H. 80, to pay
Henry S. Wilson sum named.
Friday, October 10.
sENATE-MoREING.
Probationary Senator Dunnett, j. n
Sargent and 142 others. for retaining thu
, prUhiDitory law. Senators Cudworth anC
Campbell presented similar petitions.
Joint resolution, adopted in concurrence
relating to death of Rowland K Robinson
Lieutenant Governor Allen paid q warn
5 tribute of respect to Mr.. Robinson.
Third Reading.-S. 10, to consolidate
Rutland railroad system, with amendments
S. 26. organization Of Upper Coos Railroa
Company.
Psssed.-S. q, authorizing the Vernon
Valley Railroad Co. of 1871 TO hold stock il
other companies. II. q, an act to protec
l beavers.
Bills Introduced.-S. A. amendment O
an act entitled IAN act to incorporate til
trustees of the fund for the support Of tn
: bishop of the Episcopal church in the die
cese Of Vermont. Corporations.
Adjourned.
a HOUsR-MoRNIN0.
: Joint resolution bs Mr.. Gilmore of SwsI
q ton, providing adjournment until honda
Q afternoon at two o'cl OK. Adopted
n Bills Introduced H. 112, by Mr. Elmer
o OF Chelsea, authorizing State librarian
q contract for purchase OF 400 copies Of a d
gest of Vermont reports, at expense
n State. Copies shall be- kept and distribute
a by librarian as provided in case Of We
mont reports. Judiciary com.
, Fl. ia, by Mr.. Gale OF Guilford, relatin
u | n doc lirepaAa n1pa fnn Waaka old N
first day of April snail not be taxed Thu
8 year. General committee.
II. III, by Mr.. Northrup OF Fairfield, r
+ peaiing SECS. 1853, ITO, I'll and 772 V. S., tbi
provide that school books be furnished {
4 towns expense. Educational.
II. 118, by Mr.. Lewis of Norwich, to regr
late the practice of veterinary surgery, an
providing that any one prActiciDg vete
" mary surgery must be graduate chartere
n veterinary college, or equivalent, and pr
q viding penalty for violation of not moi
than 500 or less than S. 90. General con
- II. 119, by Mr.. Barber of Montgomer.
. for the protection of workingmen again
"a "check slips" due bills, etc, and PROVE
n ing that when said bills OF slips are issne'
:, they must be redeemable III cash at fal
i. value. Corporations.
H. 100, by Mr.. Wymsn OF Bloomington
l. amending Act No. %, 1898. Leaves it Of
i tional with school committee, ON applies
n ton OF ten taxpayers, as TO couveyin
= scholars to and from school and gives con
a mittee right To designate places for childre
To meet for convey ances. Com ON educ
ton.
: II. 121, by Mr.. McFeeters OF Enosburgl
= increasing salary of Supreme Court judge
to $1,000 year and $500 allowance Tor e1
5. penses. State and court expenses.
Prohibition Mr.. Rowland of Poultne
/ presented a petition signed by Charles L
I Dunton and SO others in favor OF the pre-
J. ept prohibitory law. Mr. Graham of Crsft
bury, Mr.. Burditt of Pttsford, Mr.. Reg
!, nolds OF Manchester presented like pet
tions.
J. Third reading ordered.-H 81, to regt
late catching of sturgeon. H. 90, amenC
l. ing acJ Of 1893, relating to SEEMING license
o in Lakes Champlain and Memphremagol
a Ii. 81, relating 10 fishing through ice ia
/, cepting Lake Dunmore)
n Ordered to He'll. "a, amending chartt
Of Windsor Cemetery Association. on INT
i, ton of Mr.. Hszen of Windsor, (tavorsbl
: reported)
J, Third reading ordered.-H. 81, TO pa
u Henry 8. Wilson sum named.
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