Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-18

to double the cost He therefore introduced
an order directing the Committee on Printing
and Binding to inquire how and by whom the
State printing is now being done. under what
authority at various offices, and how much
additional expense was thus caused.
Mr. MorLroS of Scarboro' raised the point
that the motion of the gentleman from Fort
Kent (Dickey) was not IN order, and read
from the rules of the House to that effect.
The motion was laid on the table, and the
order of Mr.. Curran given passage. The
motion of Mr.. Dickcy was then taken from
the table and Withdrawn. and that gentleman
then gave notice that he would lay on the
table an order establishing Il rule that all
bills of private nature be printed.
Mr.. HOVER of l'uckspOrt moved to adjourn
until Monday. at quarter past four T. NJ
Mr.. CrRRAN opposed the motion. taking
the ground that two DAYS would he lost
Mr. JoNEs of Lewiston also opposed the
motion. The time for the reception of petit
,ions would close on the DIST inst. and the
House should he in session to receive all mat
tiers presented
Mr.. YoUNG suggested n session tomorrow.
and an adjournment until Monday at 1 IL
o'clock.
Mr.. WILSON of Thomaston was opposed to
the motion TO aiourn if there was anything to
do. If there was nothing to do he was in
favor Of the motion.
Mr. LovrJoY of Albany thought some thing
could be found to do and opposed the mo-
ton.
Mr.. HOVER of Bucksport. was willing to
remain if there was any business.
Mr. BRowN of Bangor, thought nothingw
to be gained at this stage of the session by
the House meeting Saturday. "1I;ty;g
Mr. PICKARp of Bangor oppose an adjourn
mcnt over Saturday.
The motion was lost.
On motion of Mr.. DICKEY. the House Their
Adjourned.
PErIrroNs. Bulls &c. PRESENTED AND RI
BY Mr. Brown Of Bangor-Pettion of Willifm
II. sawielle and 100 Others. carriage and barnes
makers, against the manufacture of carrapps mud
harnesses hv convict labor in the State Prison RI,
ferred 10 the Committee state Prison. Also peii-
tion of Geo. w. Newcomb and rs Others of Bangor,
in relation to taxes; referred to the Judiciary Com.
mittce.
Bv Mr. MoriroN Of Scarhoro-Bil an act to au.
thorze the taking Of annsitionS in short hand re-.
fcrred to the Judiciary Committee.
nv Mr. SrtrLpING of Richmond-Bu an act 10
amend chap II of the public laws of s7e. in relation
to service Of preccpts of deputy sers referred to
the Judiciary Committee.
Ry Mr. BuRBANK of New DECENTRALIZATION of
Geo. W. Clark and 95 others in favor of anne King
Perkins plantation TO Weld, and Washington planta-
ton 20 wilton; referred to the Committee on Towns
Bv Mr.. NICKKRy Of Augu>ta-Bill an act to prevent
tile Affairs and Insurance.
Bv Mr. BEVERAGE of North Haven-Pettion of
Merrick SAWYER and IL others for authority to Law
ont and establish a with suitable bridges across
tide waters to Spruce Head Island in South Thomas
ton referred 10 the Committee WAYS and Bridges.
Bv Mr.. HODGKINs of Standardization of G.. l..
Young and ~ Others of iamone. for protection of
fisheries In Frenchman's BAY; of W f. Hodgkins of
Hancock. and 20 Others in aid of same, referred to
the Committee ON Fisheries.
Bv Mr. IVES of Castine Resolve additional 10 a
resolve approved Feb II, 1S:f2, providing for the
PRONUNCIATION Of the laws of the State referred to the
Committee on Printing and Binding.
Bv Mr. ANDREWS Of Cornish-Bill an act to amend
chap - of the resolves of 1916 relating to the dis
trihutiou Of the Maine Reports referred TO the Com.
mitee on Civil Service.
By Mr. DoUGLAss of Tpton-Petition of W. f..
Skillings and b Others of Bethel. for change in
the fish laws; referred TO the Committee Fisher
les.
BY Mr.. CCRRAN of Calais-Bill an &C, to amend
10 chap ~ of the revised statutes as re.
quire surety from foreign defendants, the same a
from plaintiffs before depending suit in court;
ferred To the Committee on Legal Affairs.
Bv Mr. BRACKErT of Standardization of Il.
&. Wilson and - Others for protection of the shore
fisheries; Of :. f. Merrill and - others of Hartswell
for same: referred TO the Committee on Fisheries
Bv Mr.. LANE of Leeds-Pettion of l.. 7. Boothby
and = Others of Leeds, for Incorporation into
tual life insurance company referred to the Commit
tee on Mercantile Affairs and Insurance.
BY Mr.. JONES of INSTRUMENTATION of the trus-
tees of the Maine State Institute for extension Of
time in which certain from the State should be
paid said institution; referred the Committee on
Education.