Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-29

liens of Ellsworth, praying for legislation
removing the political disabilities of women.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
BY Mr.. WHITMoRE--Pettion of l.. l..
Haywood and ais, of Verona, and petition of
w. S. Lampher and Al others, Of Bucksport,
praying for legislation removing the political
disabilities Of women. Referred to the Com
mi.tee on the Judiciary.
House.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. %.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr.. McCrLN
of Hallowell
Papers from the Senate disposed of in con-
currence.
On motion of Mr.. WARREN,
Ordered, That the Committee on the Judi
ciary be directed to inquire into the expedien-
cy of so amending sec. g. of chap. l 10 of the
revised statutes that it may read Zone dollar
for every ten miles travel to and from his
place of abode once in each session
On motion of Mr.. LORD,
| Ordered, That the Committee on Legal
Affairs be directed to inquire into the expedi-
ency of so amending sec. Is, chap. 81 of the
| revised statutes, that railroad companies
shall be required to erect and maintain gates
| across highways instead of railroads, as now
| prov ided.
| On motion of Mr.. kSowLroN,
Ordered. That the Committee on Educa-
ton inquire into the eXpedency of amend
ing chap. IL, sec. n of the revised statutes,
| relating to powers and obligations of school
districts
On motion of Mr.. NORTH,
Ordered, that the Committee ON the Judi
ciary inquire into the expediency of SO amend
ing sec. 8, OF chap. SO Of the revised statutes,
as to provide that original writs issued by
police and municipal courts may be made re-
turrable before any other police or municipal
court in the same and adjoining counties
On motion of Mr.. CoRrnELL,
Ordered. That the Committee on Education
be directed to inquire into the expediency of
amending chap. 1874, sec. s, of the laws OF
1873, so as to provide for semi pay
ment of money from the State for the support
of free high schools.
On motion of Mr.. MoRRow,
Ordered, That the Committee on the Judi
ciary inquire into the expediency of amending
sec. ID, chap. SO Of the revised statutes, in re-
carcases and hides of moose, deer and caribou.
On motion of Mr.. LORD.
Ordered, That the Committee on the Judi
| ciary be directed to inquire into the eXpedien-
cy OF enacting law authorizing towns TO take
lands upon which to erect soldiers monu-
ments, in the same manner as is provided for
public highways.
On motion of Mr.. PARKER,
Ordered, That the Committee on Legal
Affairs be instructed to inquire into the expe-
diency of SO amending the revised statutes as
to require the several counties of the State to
build all roads laid out by their County Com
missioners.
Mr.. DENIsoN presented the following pre-
amble and order, which was passed:
Whereas, citizens have, and are falling into
distress in towns where they have no settle
ment, and whereas, in accordance with statute
law those towns are bound for their mainten-
arce; and whereas, the expense of support
falls ultimately upon the town wherein said
pauper legitimately belongs; and whereas the
residence of said pauper becomes frequently
a question Of dispute TO be settled by law; and
whereas, the town A, an innocent party in the
transaction, is unable to determine specifically
whether said pauper belongs to town B or c,
both of which disclaim his residence, but it
becomes evident that said pauper does belong
to either 3 or G; therefore,
Ordered, That the Committee on judiciary
be instructed to inquire into the expediency
of so amending the laws relating to paupers,
that the judges of the several districts, upon
sufficient evidence, may cite the towns b and
c to the burden of proof necessary to estab-
lish the residence of said pauper, and leave a
the innocent party harmless.
Mr.. TALBOT from the judiciary Committee,
reported leave to withdraw on petition of Enos
Deering ct. ais, for additional legislation in
regard to fencing railroads.
Mr.. kEEGAN from the same committee, re-
ported legislation inexpedent on order rea-
ting to the enactment OF the law, so that all
resident taxes not collected in six months af-
ter they are assessed, shall pay an interest of
ten per cent, until they are.
Same gentleman, from the same Commit
tee, reported ought to pass on bill an act to
incorporate the Hancock County Publishing
Co. Read and assigned.
Mr.. POWERS, from the Committee on Legal
Affairs, reported ought to pass on bill an act
to exempt cemetery lots from attachment;
also reported on order, bill an act to amend
sec. l, chap. G7, of the revised statutes rela.
ting to the appointment of guardians. Printed
under rule. Also reported ought to pass on
bill an act to incorporate the Grand Lodge of
Pythias Of the State of Maine. Read and as
signed.
Mr.. SwAsEY, from the Committee on Lee
gal Affairs, on petition of Hiram Watson, ct.
ais, for change in the pauper laws, reported
leave to withdraw.
Mr.. kELLoCH, from the same Committee,
reported ought to pass on bill an act to incor-
porate the Rockland District Campmeeting
Association. Read and assigned. Also re-
ported legislation lneXpeuient on order rela-
ting to the election of selectmen. Also re-
ported on order, bill an act to amend sec. /,
chap. 60 of the revised statutes. Printed i'm
der rule.
Mr. kNowLroN, from the Committee on the
Judiciary, on petition, reported bill an act to
make valid the doings of the town of May
field. Read and assigned.
Mr. CONF, from the Committee on Manu-
features, on petition, reported bill an act to
incorporate the Newport Cheese Manufac.ur.
ing Association. Read and assigned.
Mr.. DAVIS from the Committee on Legal
Affairs, reported reference to the Committee
on Interior Waters, on petition of Gardner
& Colburn for amendment of the charter of
the Shin Brook Dam Co.
Mr.. LEWIS from the same committee, re-
ported legislation inexpedient on order relat-
ing to the protection of moose and deer.
Mr.. WILLIAMS from the Committee on FL
nancial Affairs, reported ought to pass on bill
an act to provide in part for the expenditures
of government Printed under rule.
The following resolves were read the second
time and laid upon the table: Resolve in ia
vor of Alice McPhail resolve in favor of
Cyrus II. Waldron of Napoleon; resolve in
favor of Isaac Clark of MaDleton and re-