The Portland daily press., 1876-02-03
FIFTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE.
Especial Despatch to the Press.l

repeating Sec. II, of Chap. II of the R. s., re-
lating to parishes.
The same committee reported a bill giving
Court
Orders passed-That the Judiciary Committee be
directed to inquire into the expedency Of amending
sections and chapter 81 Of the Revised Statutes,
relating to the bastardy process that the Judiciary
Committee inquire into the expediency of amending
chapter 81 of the Revised Statutes relating to mort
cages on real estate.
Senator Swasey moved to take from the table
the resolve in favor of the State College. He
then proceeded to address the Senate upon the
resolve. He alluded to the opening flaming
resolve which emanated from the House, de-
clariDg IN favor OF economy, and how they had
gone back on it the next week in refusing to
pass the mileage bill. He declared himself to
be in favor Of all schemes tending to advance
the cause OF education, but he had bis doubts
ABOUT this Institution. He did not understand
that when the state established the college it
pledged its credit of the state to any extent.
Whatever is given to the state is given in the
way of gratnty- The institution has already
cost the state $15O,000 The expenses of the
institution are lavish. They have not only
drawn out every cent of the money the state
granted them, but have had the impotence to
and declared we shall pay them. What is the
institution? He did not believe that an insti-
tuition combining the scientific and classical
together could naturally be healthful. They
have l15 scholars and 1t costs $4,000 for six
professors to instruct them The farm is one
of the largest and best in Penobscot county. 1t
is stocked with the best stock that ever came
over the water. But with all this 1t is not sup
pOrting,-a sad commentary on the farmer.
He proceeded to look over the demands
made by the institution. They ask for $500
for farm experiments aud implements, Ex-
perments! Why every Wednesday aud Satur-
day afternoons those students are led out over
the farm and shown the cattle and pigs, the
weight of milk, etc. They want to find the
components of the SOIL Why not sell the
farm? They don't have to aaalyze the whole
OF it. They can beg enough of the man that
buys it and the boys could be led out each day
over the farm and see the cattle and not there
by impoverish it at all. They ash for $250O for
grading, for building road on the farm. This
he considered the height of check and audacity.
new farm house. What do they want it for?
They already have good one and better than
the average farmers of Maine occapy. Then
they go on and they have got up their dem ands
to 1923. $50. This with the interest on their
land scrip will bring up the expenses of paying
the yearly expenses of that institution with lis
students to $4,000. And what is it for? They
say to stimulate the farming interest in Maine
The extent to which the interest in this
institution in this state has increased is shown
by the decreased number of students, there be-
ing six less than last year. Our Normal
Schools only cost the state $4,000 year and
they are educating over 400 students each year.
He said that the trustees have gone directly in
the face of the resolve of the Legislature and
contracted large bills over and above the liber-
al appropriation made for them. He was not
sure but it would be right for the Legislature
havn ha doht
now pay it." He then moved to cut the APP
preparation down to $4,000.
On motion of Senator Lord the matter was
laid upon the table and next Wednesday as
signed for its further consideration.
The bill relative to taxing dogs came up on
its passage to be engrossed, and after some
humorous debate it was indefinitely postponed
The bill to incorporate the Old Orchard
Beach Railroad was taken from the table and
passed to be engrossed.
The Senate then adjourned. e"
HOUSE.
Rev. Mr.. Wren, pastor of the Swedish COL
ony in Aroostook, conducted the religious ser.
vices.
The Senate papers were disposed of in con-
currence.
Mr.. Young Of Trenton, introd uced DILL to
repeal the sheriff enforcement act SO called,
which was referred to the Legal Affairs Com.
mittee. The same gentleman presented larye
number of petitions in aid of the petition of j,
81. Stimson for toll bridge across the tide wa.
tiers of Sullivan Bay.
Reports Of COnanaihees-By the Judiciary
Committee: Bill making valid the doings OF
school disttict No. q in Blaine; resolve author
izing the Secretary of State to purchase 30
copies of Maine Reports from volume to 9
inclusive. at $3 per volume, for the use of the
state; bill amending charter of Squirrel Island
Sec 3, chap. &C, r. S., relating to insolvent es-
tates, (printed under the rules); Legislation
inexpedient' was also reported on order look.
ing to limiting the authority Of judges of pro
bate to graft widows allowances in nsolvent
estates; same ON order on the expediency of
allowing towns to elect highway surveyors
same on order act amending chap. "a, r. s..
relating to the relief of needy persons; same or
expediency of law giving lien on wood cut
and hauled; same on bill to reduce travelling
fees of sheriffs; same on order relating to
amending the law relating to trust estates;
same committee reported bills to amend chap.
81, sec. 8, r. s., relating to the rights of mar.
ried women, and to authorize the town of vi
naihaven to assess special poll tax. The
former was printed and the latter tabled or
motion of Mr.. Sawyer of South Thomaston.
By the Railroad Committee-Bill extending
the time of building and locating the Portland
& Ogdens5urg railroad.
BY the Claims Committee-Leave to with
draw to assessors of Lakeville plantation fol
money lost sent by express to State Treasurer
Tabled.
By the Commerce ommittee-Legislatio q
inexpedient on the report of the Inspector of
Steamboats,.
By the Fisheries Committee-Bill for the
protection of fish wiers on Sundays in Lubec.
By the Insurance Committee-Bl incorpor-
ating the Ellsworth Marine Insurance Com.
psny.
By the Banking Committee Resolve for the
appointment of commission of five members
to codify and reconstruct the law relating tc
savings banks, said commission to be appoint
ed by the Governor and have no pay.
By the Ways and Bridges Com mittee-Leave
to withdraw on petition of the citizens Of
Orono to be authorized to purchase a toll
bridge
By the Agriculture Committee Legislation
inexpedient" on order for the incorporation of
the Sherman cheese factory.
By the Temperance Committee-No legisla
ton needed on petition for greater penalties
for liquor selling.
The usury debate was assigned for to.mor-
row. The bill relating to highway damages
was assigned to next Tuesday.
An order was passed that the House meet al
9 O'Clock hereafter.
The General Railroad Bill being the special
assignment for to-day, Mr.. Pike proceeded to
explain the bill section by section. He moved
to amend sec. II SO that the salary per diem
(S5 per day. shall be paid by the state Mr..
Pike also moved to strike out the 18th section
and insert two others:
Sect 10. That when land is taken by a railroad
corporation under sections and of said chapter
sheds, repair shops, and car, engine and freight
houses as provided in said sections and 2, or fol-
gravel pits provided by chapter 20 of 1872 The
railroad companies shall at the same time is SO TAX
estimate the value of tee land so taken and thei
award shall be final in the matter; and when so re-
quested by the owner. the railroad commissioners
shall require the railroad corporation to give security
In the payment Of their said award to the owner
and in case Of neglect or refusal to do So ordered
by said commissioners, said corporation shall have
no right to enter to occupy the premises taken.
Pike also offered further section as
follows:
Sect. 10. In case Of land taken by railroad cor