The Portland daily press., 1881-03-19

Inc smelt law was amended so as to prohibit the
each year. "
law was passed which provides that no alewiyes
ne iakeR or sned for in any waters within the
Julsuietloh OF the state between July 15 of each
year and April L following nor at any time in non
tidal or uon,navigable waters by means of any net
other than the ordinary hand dip net.
AMENDED LAWS
The law relating to the sale of real estate of resi-
dent owners for taxes was amended so as to give
the town clerk fifty cents for the deed when The
real estate is sold at auction If the bidding is for
less than the whole it shall be for fractional part
OF the estate and the bidder who will pay the sum
chaser.
The law relating to suits to enforce liens vas
amended so that when the owner dies or a warrant
IN insolvency issues against his estate within the
ninety days and before the commencement of sol,
IT may be commenced within sixty days after no
tiee given of the election appointment of the as
slgnee Oh insolvency, executor or administrator or
the revocation of the warrant; and the lien shall be
extended accordingly
The law relating to fast driving on bridges was
amended so that complaint can be made by any one
OF the owners of the bridge or BY any mupicipal
officer of the town in which the bridge Is located
The law relating TO libraries, charitable societies
and public cemeteries amended so that such
corporations can hold personal real esa te 10 the
amount of 100000 instead of S25, 900.
ne statutes relating to city ordinances. were
amehded SO that any city may establish ordinan-
ces regulating the purchase and sale of cd junk
tions. ava '-0i"-
The law relating to bowling alleys and billiard
rooms was amended that licenses shall expire on
the hrst day of May, unless sooner revoked.
The law relating to trustees costs was amended
SO that after costs deducted from the effects and
credits in trustees hands he shall be chargeabe TOR
the balance only TO be paid on the execution. IL
such effects and credits are not of sufficient value
10 discharge the costs taxed in his favor he shall
nave judgment and execution against the plaintiff
Tor the balance of such costs. after deducting the
sum disclosed in the same manner If he had
been discharged.
The law relating to the sale of unclaimed goods
held by common carriers was amended so as to in
ciude any goods merchandise or other articles of
personal property which shall remain iu any public
warehouse for six months after the charges thereon
shall be rightfully demanded and left unpaid.
The charter of the Square Pond Reservoir Com
pany was amended so as to give the company the
right to hold by purchase or gift any lands neces
sary for erecting or abutting their dams or canals
Sba IHr any other lawful purpose but the company
obstruction across the outlet of Square pond known
a. ,I sues brook. majority of the stockholders
snail determine the time when, and the amount of
water to be drawn from the reservoir
The law relating to witness fees and false certif-
eates nAs Deen amended so that If witness certi
nes tnat ne mas attended as such for more than
party In any case he shall be punished and instead
OF the punishment provided exceeding $50, the tine
is placed at not less than that sum.
The law has been amended relating to tile appoint
ment OF administrators, SO that if an administra-
h tor VINO Is appointed neglects to file the required
Dond within the time allowed, the Judge may com.
nexed
The law relating to meridian lines has been
amended so that true meridian line shall be for
ever maintained in those counties where they are
established.
elections has been amended so that the punishment
shall apply also to the person who shall receive or
offer to receive bribe for his vote
The law relating to attachment of estates of alb
sent defendants was amended so that any attach
ment made on the original writ shall continue one
year at thirty days after the Judgment is rendered
when no bond is given, and when a bond is given the
attachment shall continue thirty days after the
bond ls filed with the clerk of the court.
Inc law relating parishes and RELIGIOUS
was amended SO as to invest them with the powers,
privileges and liabilities of corporations.
The law relatingto agricultural societies has been
amended SO that the Ossipee Valley union agricul-
tural society shall receive much as raised by it,
not exceeding $500; and this shall be deducted from
the sums allowed to the counties of York. Oxford
aud Cumberland in proportion to the number of in
haoitants OF each county within the limits of said
law wa passed amending the statutes to en-
rec returns and publications. of statements by cor
poratioRs.
he cider law has been amended, so that it shall
not apply to the sale of unadulterated cider when
sold In quantities OF less than five gallons unless the
same Is sold to be used as beverage for tippling
purposes.
The law relating to clerks of Judicial Courts has
been amended so that such officers now required
actions contested by issue Joined before the
court or jury in actions of owage cases In eouity
real actions nbes for divorce, petitions for part
ton, petition to enforce liens, and actions upon
mortgages, without unreasonable delay after the
rendition of final judgment. In all other cases. it
shall be sufficient to record the names of the
parties date of writ, the term of court at which
entered date of service notice to the defendants
the time OF rendition Of judgment, its nature and
at the judgment term, and that upon motion of
either party, the court may, if special cause be
shown, order full record in any case.
The law establishing the Municipal Court of
Biddeford was amended so that cases may be GER
titled upon an agreed statement of facts as in the
5. j. Court, and heard and determined at the law
term thereof; and decisions of the law court ON
such reports, certified to said municipal court for
final disposition with the same effect as cases
originating in the S. j. Court.
The law relating to the jurisdiction of probate
courts was amenued so that the Judge for each
testamentary of administration on the estates of
all deceased persons, who, at the time of their de-
cease were inhabit ants or residents of his county,
or who not being residents of the state died leaving
estate to be administered in his county, or whose
estate is afterwards found theren also on the es-
tate OF any person who is under sentence of death
and confined in the state prison awaiting execu-
ton of Imprisonment for life in the state prison;
and shall have Jurisdiction of all matters relating
to the settlement of such estates. He may appoint
guardians for minors and others according to law,
and have jurisdiction as to persons under guardian
ship, and to whatever else is conferred on him by
law.
A bill was passed relating to practice in the s. j
Court, which provides that the affidavit required by
rule VI, OF the Supreme Court, to pleas motions
in abatement, may be made at any time before the
entry of the actions or before filing the same.
A law was passed which provides that the allow
ance Tor travel and attendance to parties recovering
costs in the Superior Court of kennebec county
snail not be limited to two terms, and shall be the
same for plaintiff as for defendant in a suit.
The law relating to granting new trials has been
amended so that any justice of the Superior Courts
in Cumberland and Kennebec counties may set aside
verdict and grant new trial
All fees for the continuance of causes in the Su-
RENE Judicial and Superior Courts of the state in
whiec clerks are salaried officers have been abolish
A law was passed to regulate admission to the bar
In this State. which provides that who
has not been member of the bar in another State,
IN good standing and in active practice for at least
three years. shall be admitted to practice law in this
State unless he shall have studied for at least two
years in the office of some attorney and in some law
school and shall have passed satisfactory examina-
uen 1t provides for public examination of cand-
dates in the presence of justice of the S. j. Court
law was passed regulating the practice in equity
proceedings.
The law relating to probate bonds was amended
so that the Judge of Probate may discharge surety
from all liability in the exercise of lust discretion
instead of after six years from date OF the bond.
The Superior Court of Kennebec county has been
given jurisdiction in all criminal matters in that
county.
The December term of the S. j. Court held in
Oxford county on the first Tuesday of December
nually is abolished.
The salary of the Judge of Probate of An,iroscog-
gin county was increased to S4OO.
The salary of the clerk Of the judicial courts Of
York county was fixed at 81 $50.
RELATING TO TOWNS.
portion of the town of Berwick was set off and
the inhabitants of the latter town pay $3.50 within
six months after the annual town meeting to the
town of Berwick.
The town of Van Buren, was Incorporated from
Van Buren, plantation.
The homestead farm of Jonathan G. Record was
set of from Crystal plantation and annexed to the
town of Sherman.
The town of Howard has been Incorporated in
Piscataquis county.
Certain powers were conferred upon the inhabi-
tant 8 and officers of the town of Eden.
The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Portland
were given power to send for persons and papers
and compel the attendance of witnesses in any mat
ter of inquiry regarding alleged derecton of duty
of any city officer or person in the employ of that
city.
The town of Anson has been authorized to refund
the bonds issued in aid of the Somerset railroad
company and to create sinking fund for tue pay
ment OF the same. 1t is also authorized to elect
three officers to be known commissioners of the
sinking fund.
The CITY of Belfast has been authorized to pay its
bonded Indebtedness. and to issue new bonds for
that purpose.
The town of Norridgewock authorized to re-
fund its bonds issued in aid of the Somerset railroad
Co., and to create sinking fund for their payment.
A law was passed to enable the towns of Farming
ton, New Sharon, Chesterville, Fayette, Mount Yer
non, Readield, Wayne, Winthrop and Farm'ngiale
and the cities of Gardiner, Hallowell and Augusta
TO aid in the construction of the Kennebec Central
railroad.
The law relating to suits by collectors of taxes and
the jurisdiction of trial justices amended so that
no trial justice or judge of any municipal or police
court before whom such suit is broupht shall he