Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-21
HOUSE..
THURSDAY. February q

Papers from the Senate disposed of in CON
currcncc.
Bill an act for the appointment Of n State
Geologist came from the Senate indefinitely
postponed.
Mr.. PiCKARp of Bangor. moved to non
concur The subject exciting discussion, the
resolve was laid on the table.
Resolve relating to printing the, reports OF
the State Gcoogist came from the Senate in
definitely postponed. and on motion of MIR.
YorNG of Brunswick. it was laid ON the table.
Resolve in favor of Mrs. Elizabeth Michaud
indefinitely postponed by the Senate, was laid
on tie table. on motion of Mr.. YorNG of
Brunswick.
Mr.. lionNE of Berwick, presented bill an
act to grant special powers to Sullivan School
district, so called. in the town of Berwick.
which was read twice under Il suspension Of
the rules and assigned for tomorrow.
On motion of Mr.. GrrrlL of Gorham
Ordered, That any representative in this
House. or any other person or persons be re-
quested to communicate to the Governs any
information which he or they may have in re-
lation to any violation of any provision of the
high school act. or transportation of any
moneys received under it from the State, or
fraudulent purposes to obtain such money.
and that the Governor and Council be re-
questrd to make special investigation into the
cases reported and cause any wrong docr to
be prosecuted and punished
The following orders for eXcusing members
from further attendance were laid on the table
on motion of Mr. PICARD of Bangor.
Mr.. LOCKE OF Portland presented the fol-
lowing:
Ordered, That Geo III. Robbins be excused
from further attendance on this session of the
legislature on and after Friday, Feb. 2lst, and
that the clerk make up his pay in full for
this session.
Mr. TALBOT of East Machias presented Il {
following:
Ordered. That Jones Wass. member from
the Addison district be excused from further
attendance on this House after the 10Th inst
on account of sickness in his family and that
the Clerk make up the usual mileage and
pay to the end of the session.
Mr. LovEJoY of Albany presented the fol-
lowing:
Ordered, That Representative Gibbs of
Bridgton be excused from further attendance
during this session of the legislature after
Friday next, on account of sickness in his
family, and that the Clerk be directed to make
up his pay for the session and the usual
mileage.
Mr.. YorNG from the Committee on WAYS
and Means, reported reference to the next
legislature, on order relating to authorizing
the assessors of the several cities and towns
to tax their citizens for wild or other lands :
also legislation ineXpedicnt on order relating
to issuing coupon bonds at four per cent.
Mr.. CURRAN from the Committee on Legal
Affairs, reported ought to pass on bill an act
to amend chap. l31 of the revised statutes
relating to the disposal of insane criminals
Printed under rule.
Mr. III
Delegation. on petition, reported bill an act
10 authorize the county of Pcnobscot to pro-
cure temporary loan, which was passed to be
engrossed under a suspension of the rules.
Mr.. WILSON, from the judiciary Committee
reported in a new draft and ought to pass.
on bill an act in relation to suits for taxes.
Printed under rule.
On motion 0f Mr. HILLS of Union, bill an
act to amend sec. 10, chap. 40. of the revised
statutes relating to insurance, was taken from
the table. and the same gentleman moved to
amend the DIST line by inserting after the
word underwriters the words ''when per-
mission is not given, but such notice i, re-
quired in the policy" The amendment was
adopted and the bill laid on the table on mo-
ton of Mr.. LOCKE of Portland.
On motion of Mr. PICKARD of Bangor, the
majority and minority reports of the Com
inUttt WI tut butItidIN, On tlic matter b1
biennial sessions of the legislature, were
uoOn at > 80 o'clock.
The House resumed consideration of re-
solve to pay the expenses of the Committee
on Agriculture in visiting the Agricultural
College. Mr.. HARRINGTON moved the pre-
vious question and the House seconded the
call.
Mr.. PIckARp of Bangor said if the main
question was not ordered he would submit an
amendment that the expenses Of three only OF
the committee be paid.
Mr.. BorNToN of Bangor inquired for the
committees report.
Mr.. SHAW of Lisbon, from the committee,
said they had voted to 3 an appropriation OF
S250O. He had examined into the matter and
found that the farming at the institution was
"A losing affair. and he would not vote to APP
proprist anything.
Mr.. KIMnALL of Bath thought the report
was worth the sum expended by the commit
tee in the visit, and hoped the resolve would
pass
Mr.. Jo>Es of Lewiston made the point that
the visit was by authority of joint order,
and the resolve should pass.
The main question was then ordered to be
put and the resolve received II passage.
On motion of Mr.. FARKINGroN of Frye
burg, resolves in favor of the Joint Standing
Committee on Military Affairs, State Prison
and Reform School were taken from the table
and passed to be engrossed.
On motion of Mr. GILMAS of Mcddybemps
bill an act to confirm deeds and bonds was
taken from the table, and ON motion of til,
same gentleman the House resolved itself in
to committee of the whole with Mr.. Pick
ARD of Bangor in the Chair.
Mr.. GILMAN then proceeded to advocate
the passage of the bill.
Mr. MorLToN of Scarboro opposed.
On motion of Mr.. GILMAN the committee
by II vote of 20 to II voted to recommend the
passage of the bill.
On motion Of Mr.. MorLroN of Scarboro
the committee then rose and reported prog
rcss to the House.