The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-01-27
BY TELEGRAPH,
FROM AUGUSTA.
Legislative Matters.
General Laws for the Organization of
Railroad and Other Corporations-The
Portland Barber Controversy-SaIaries
of State Prison OmciaIs-C Centennial
Appropriation of $40. 900 TO be Recom-
mended.

AUGUSTA, Jan. zUtn.
The Committee on Constitutional Amend
ments to-day presented two bills, one meas
ure known as the general railroad bill, which
has many times been considered in the House.
Its general provisions are like those of an ordi-
nary railroad charter. The first section pro-
vides that any number of persons not less than
two-a majority of whom shall reside in the
state, may form railroad company, with
capital stock of not less than $4,000 for every
mile for fit. 81 inch. gauge and $4,000 for a
narrower gauge. The second section provides
that the articles of such associations shall not
be filed until the capital stock above referred
to is subscribed and five per cent paid thereon
to the directors. The third section provides
that when it shall be shown to the satisfaction
of the Railroad Commissioners that the provis-
ions of the first two sections are complied with
they shall endorse their approval of the same,
and on payment of $25 to the Secretary of the
State, he shall issue certificate of the fact,
under which the association may proceed.
The other bill provides that all bus
iness corporations, except banking, insur-
ance, railroads, savings banks, trust and
deposit companies, may bs organized in the
same manner as manufacturing and mining
companies.
The bill reported by the Judiciary Commit
tee in relation to the erection of wharves and
fish weirs in tide waters. provides that persons
intending to build fish weir or wharf in the
tide waters of any city or town may apply to
the officers of the same in writing. stating the
location, limits, etc., and asking permission,
and that the officers on receiving such applca-
ton shall give public notice and assign day
for hearing on the premises, who shall decide
upon the case, and if license Of the same is
given, shall make record thereof. Section 8
provides that no wharf or fish weir shall be
erected except in accordance with the act. The
bill does not provide for any appeal from the
decision of municipal officers.
Mr.. Harris of Augusta presented memorial
of the officers of the Maine Fishing Association
which sets forth in copious manner the rea-
sons why fresh water fish should be cultivated
1t has been ordered to be printed.
The resolve to change the seat of government
to Portland is regarded as joke put up by a
number of Democratic leaders who met here
Tuesday evening. The fellows were happy
and could not conceive.of anything more fun
ny.
j. P. Smith of Portland addressed the Legal
Affairs Committee this afternoon on the law
relating to BARRIERS. He opposed any change
In the law looking to open shops on Sunday.
The committee instructed Mr.. Donworth to
prepare bill to allow municipal officers to
regulate the matter.
A large number of strangers are here on va
NJ rIa
Bridgton Normal School are here in force and
are making good impression. 1t is stated that
the Cumberland delegation will heartily sup
port the proposition.
Judge Knight, Senator Haskell and Hon.
Joshua Nye presented the claims of Maine in
the Centennial to the Committee on Federal
Relations. which agreed to report an appropri-
alton of $4,000.
The hearing on the Deering boulevard bill
will occur on Tuesday afternoon.
The Constitutional Amendment Committee
will report bill tomorrow under which saw
ings banks may be incorporated.
Warden Rice was before the Finance Com
mittee to-day in relation to salaries of officers
of the state prison. He thought the salaries of
subordinate officers could not be reduced, but
expressed willingness to have his own reduced
if necessary.
The Committee on Legal Affairs will report
bills authorizing innholders to sell the baggage
of delinquent guests.
The Committee on Claims will refer the
granger turnpike claim to the Governor and
Council for adjustment.
Unfayorable action will be reported on bill
fixing further limitations for commencing for
the recovery of lands sold for taxes and arrest
of poor debtors.