Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-07
The Nelc Lars.

The most important acts are those
which initiate The policy OF taxing prop
erty which has heretofore almost entirely
escaped taXation-sueh as railroads and
Insurance companies. with view of ul.
iimalely tightening the burdens on real
estate. Railroads are to be taxed one
and halt per cent. on valuation to be
determined irom the market value OF
their shares -idat portion which is owned
by non residents going to the State and
the balance 10 municipalities where the
stockholders reside. Their depots, &c,
arc to be taxed municipality as hereto
fore Foreign insurance companies are
to be taxed two per cent. on their net
premiums, with certain deductions for
life companies, although the companies
claim that no tax can be collected Tor the
present year. Savings banks, commenc-
ing with next November, are to pay a
tax on their deposits of one per cent
annually, instead OF half of one per cent.
as heretofore. Deposits are exempted
from municipal taxation alter tue present
year. Savings banks will be obliged
hereafter TO coniine their investments TO
New England securities and those of a
few leading cities.
Hay, grain, potatoes. orchard products
and wool owned By and in possession OF
the producer, will hereafter be exempted
from taxation. The weight of = bushel
OF apples is fixed at foriy.iour pounds.
Towns are required TO choose auditors OF
accounts where one third Of the voters
present, favor il. 4 lot in cemetery is
exempt from taxation. Land may be
taken to enlarge public cemeteries.
Pressed hay shall have the name OF the
person putting il up branded on the its'
tening OF the bundle. Highways and
streets may be laid out across, over or
under railroads. al the expense OF the
railroad corporation. The Ihirtielh day
OF May (Mcmoriai Day) is 10 be hercai.
ter a legal holiday. Towns are author
lied 70 establish and support public wa
iering places.
Ii any Railroad which has gone into
operation. shall for sixty day neglect TO
run regular trains. the Supreme Court
may appoint a receiver 10 repair aad run
the road. This is particularly designed
10 reach the BackGeld abroad and pro-
cecdings have already been commenced
agains, that road under the Get. Railroad
corporations are required TO make &C.
turn annually. Gu or before December Isl.
OF their business. rates. &c. up 10 tie
year ending September S0;h. Foreign
Insurance companies will be liable to
i1y dollars ine for refusing or neslcc.iaS
TO annually publish in each county a
statement OF their condition. Gambling
on railroad trains is prohibited uu Ter .
luc OF one hundred dollars or imprison.
ment three months, Railroads are requis-
el 10 maintain gates q. such crossings as
tie municipal officers think proper.
Railroads THAI bring paapeIs into Tie
State ale required to return them gratu.
iiously.
Waoayc, maSes obscene pictUves on
school buildings or outhouses. will be IL
able 10 SO Gae. The Supreme Count
IS given equity jurisdiction in all cases
where there is not q plain and adequate
remedy at law. Bounties on wolves
aud bears are abolished The pension
act is continued in force with such modi.
icai.on IS provides that no soldier shall
be considered a pauper; and the board
o. guardians OF soldiers orphans IS
abolished. Paupers in unincorporaied
places are to be supported by the State
only where they have no residence in
Maine. Municipal officers may appoint
deputy clerks in certain eases. and Clerks
OF Courts, deputies. THc Safe will pay
rent Of not exceeding 500 per annum
each Tor armorics used by the ten Slate
military companies. Each military com.
pAny is limited to 81 Priyates. Pgoyis-
ion is made for IN annual eucampment
OF Maine Volunteer Militia.
SO much oil every will As shall devise
real estate must be recorded in the regis
try of deeds. Drunkenness may be pun
shed by Imprisonment. thirty days Tor
FIRST offence. and ninety days second
offence; and the Judge may remit any
portion Of the punishment Tor good
cause. Taxidermists commissioned by
governor. may take and XII! birds at any
time for scientific purpose. Wcodcook
and sn;pe cannot be killed between
January lst and July 18th; nor quail,
grouse OF partridge between January lst
and September lst. Trou: cannot be
taken except by hook and line or fly.
No Holsters shall be caught or sold be.
tween Angus; Isl and October 18th. and
only such as measure more than ten and
half inches in length between October
18th and April lst. Fishing in waters
where fish are legally and artifcially
cultivated, is prohibited. Indictments
for violation of liquor law may be found
within six years after the alleged viola.
ton.
Wits may be amended by inserting
additional or striking out any plaintiffs.
Not exceeding $50 shall be paid by