Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-25
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Prayer by the Chaplain.
Papers from the Senate disposed of in
concurrence.
On motion of Mr.. Brown of Bangor,
Ordered, That in the absence of the Assis-
ant Clerk of the House. Edwin C. Burleigh
of Bangor, be Assistant Clerk pro tenn.
MIR. BRowS was charged with the duty of
conducting Mr. Burleigh 10 the Council
Chamber where he was qualified to enter up
on the discharge of his official duties
Mr.. BRowN subsequently reported that he
had discharged the duty assigned him.
communication was received from the
| Secretary of State transmitting the report of
| the opinion of the justices of the Supreme
| Judicial Court upon resolve in favor of the
town of Alexander and Is other towns
| On motion of Mr.. TALBOT of East Machias
Ordered, That the Washington County Del
| egation inquire into the expedency of reduc-
ing the pay of the officers of said county and
report their conclusions to the Civil Service
| Reform Committee.
Mr. GILMAN of Meddybemps, presented the
| following:
Ordered, That the Speaker be authorized
to appoint one additional page.
Messrs. Wilson of Thomaston. Halves of
Vassalboro', and Pickard of Bangor, opposed
the passage.
Mr.. GILMAN explained that he was willing
to do without any pages but if any were To
be had there should be enough of them to
perform the duties.
The order was refused Il passage.
Mr.. LEWIS from the Committee on Legal
Affairs reported ought not to pass on bill an
act regulating costs before trial justices and
police and municipal courts. Also reported
on petition bill an at to make valid the do
ings of Merrill plantation, Aroostook county.
Read and assigned
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on petition, reported bill an act legalzng the
doings by which Wade plantation was organ
lied. Read and assigned. Also reported in
new draft and ought to pass ON bill an act
to provide for the payment of fees and ex-
penses Of referees. Printed under rule.
Mr.. Rec from the Judiciary Committee
reported ought not to pass on bill an act add-
tional to chap. Ga of the revised statutes re-
lating to executors and administrators
Mr. Fox, from the Committee on Change
of Name on petition reported bill an act to
change the name of Eta :. Fillmore to Eta
5. Winslow. Read and assigned.
Mr.. WooDcoCK from the Committee on
Printing and Binding, reported ought not to
pass on resolve additional to resolve approved
Feb. IL, 1882. providing for the PRONUNCIATION
of the laws of this State
Mr.. PERRY from the Committee on Legal
Affairs, reported ought not to pass on bill an
act W aiieiiu CHAP loZ OF the revised statutes
relating to criminal jurisdiction of magis-
trates. Also reported reference to the next
legislature with order of notice on petition of
Guy Turner ct ais. for reestablishment of
common council of city of Augusta.
Mr.. SPAULDING from the Judiciary Com
mittee, reported ought not to pass on bill an
act in relation to testimony: $50 reported
leave to withdraw on petition of Daniel Keen
ct ais. that porgic factories shall be
exempt from the provisions of sec. s, chap.
l23 of the revised statutes which provides
that towns in certain instances shall compen-
safe the owners of property for damage sui:
fered from mob violence.
Mr.. LOCKE, from the same committee, re-
ported ought to pass on bill an act to amend
an act additional to chap. 81 of the revised
statutes relating to bastard children and their
maintenance. approved Feb. 10, 1873. Print
ed under rule.
Mr.. REED from the Committee on Com
merce, on petition reported bill an act to in
corporate the Maine Ice Co. Read and as
signed.
Mr.. LIBBY, from the Committee on Mer-
camille Affairs and Insurance. reported legis-
lation inexpcdient on order relating to abol-
ishing the Office of Insurance Commissioner.
and transferring his duties to the office of
Secretary of State.
Mr.. WALLACE. from the Judiciary commit
tee reported Legislation inexpedjent on order
relating to change of chap. 81, sec. 80 of the
Revised Statutes, relating to attachment of
personal property.
Mr.. CURRAN. from the Committee on Legal
Affairs, reported leave to Withdraw on petit
ton of Overscers of the town of Morrill, for
law in relation to the marriage of paupers
Also reported. on petition. bill an act to make
vail the doings of the town of Mortified
in Washington county. Read and assigned
Also reported in Il new draft and ought to
pass on bill an act for the better security of
lands against trespass. under title of bill an
act to amend chap. l27 of the Revised Stat,
utes. relating to trespass. Printed under rule
Mr.. ANDREWS, from the same committee
on petition, reported bill an act to make valid
the doings of the town of Millbrdge in
building a school-housc. Read and assigned
Also reported ought to pass on bill an act to
amend chap. l39 of the public laws of 1873
Printed under rule.
Mr.. True, from the Committee on Banks
and Banking, reported adversely on bill an
act to amend chap. 2ls of the public laws of
1877, relating to savings banks.
M. BOYNTON, from the Committee on
Temperance, on memorial and bill. reported
the druggists BILL, and that it ought to pass
Pri tied under rule.
Mr.. LAUGHrON, from the Somerset County
Delegation, reported recommendation fixing
the salaries or the ofhcers OF Somerset county.
and that it be referred to the Committee on
Civil Service. 1t fixes the salary of the
county attorney a: $3.50, Judge of probate
5000, register of probate $500. clerk Of courts
800, and one half of fees above that 81 m, if
his salary does not exceed $1,000: CO univ
commissioners at 81 per day, and s cents per
mile for travel, sheriff 50 per day, and deputy
sheriffs, Sl.50.
Mr.. HARRINGTON, from the Committee on
Fisheries, on petition, reported bill an act to
prevent the destruction of smelts in Mcdon ac
river and Its tributaries. Read and assigned
READ AND ASSIGNED.
Bill an act in relation to the school fund IT.
the town of Shapleigh: an act to authorize
the Cobb Lime Co. to engage in the manu-
facturc OF cement; an act to authorize the
Protestant Methodist Church of North Cor
ham to sell and convey real estate