Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-01-27


Mackaye cannot go so far as to impart by means
of his eyebrows, the exact amount of the dun, or
even to indicate, by the position and altitude OF
his nose, the middle name of the lady who is sup
posed to write the love letter; yet his experiments
are satisfactory, and the audience were highly
pleased with the unique and novel entertainment.
Legislative News and Gossip.
To-day the hood-gates OF petitions close. In
accordance with the order of the l3th this is the
last day for the reception Of petitions, "except
those for redress Of wrongs and grievances; all
others are to be summarily disposed Of by refer
ence to the neat legislature. BY reference to our
files we find that the number Of petitions this year
has been about one half that Of the past seven or
eight years. The demands for special legislation
have been comparatively light.
The action of the House yesterday squints
towards business and short session, an order be-
ing passed-requiring joint action, however-thai
all committees report finally on OF before the 9TH
Of February.
Several important hearings come before the
committee on Railroads this afternoon, as will be
seen by tue announcement in another column.
The committee on Claims voted yesterday after
noon, to report bill restoring the cid law giving
bounty Of s. on bears. This law was repealed
last winter. In regard to the amounts claimed tt
be due towns for bounties paid during the winter
the committee decided to give a hearing mex
Tuesday afternoon.
"Mell" Weston appeared before the Judiciary
committee yesterday, for the ninth or tenth time
in favor of his memorial for the payment ola claim
| that he urges He goes on to Washington; ant
probably the committees report will be the same
| as in past years-"leaye to withdraw"
| A large number Of petitions asking for the re
| establishment of the constabulary act, were Sc
| cured last fall by the organized and concerted
| action of several of the lodges Of Good Tcmplar
| in the State, backed up by the Grand Lodge. Blu
as nothing can be gained this winter by launching
these petitions upon the legislature, it is understood
that they will be withheld. Should they be pre-
sented, however, an equal number of remon
| stranccs are hard upon their heels.
| The Committee on the Judiciary had assigned
| Wednesday of next week for the further consid
Grafton of the Cobb Lime Co.'S increase Of capita
| stock.
TIE committee will probably report unfavora
| bly, on an Injunction railroads to enforce
tax but in favor of warrant Of distress TO bring
the matter before tie courts to test the legality
| the act of last winter.
The Committee on Towns have under consider
alton the division of the city Of Auburn.
| The ommttec on Mercantile Affairs and In
surancc considered yesterday the matter of abol
ishing the tfiice Of Insurance Commissioner, bu
reached no decision. 1t is understood that the,
| favor a reduction of salary and the cutting dowl
of the report.
| The agricultural Committee gave bearin. las
evening, on the ,ubject of changing the game
laws, extending the close time. Menassah Smith
Esq. OF Portland, appeared in opposition to thu
plan.
! The Committee on Mercantile Affairs and In
sulance voted yesterday afternoon to report adj
verscly on the 5ill abolshing the office Of lnsur
ance Commissioner, but decided to report for
reduction of the number of reports printed.