Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-13
WORK OF THE COMMITTEE rs.
JUDICIARY.

Voted ought to pass on a bill to revise the
city charter of Rockland. A hearing was
given on the bill to do away with cOroners'
juries, and allowing coroners to have charge
of cases without impanelling jury. The
petition for charter for the LIMERICK Tran
sit Co. of Portland, was considered. Judge
Knight of Portland, addressed the committee
on the proposition to give sheriffs the power of
posting monitions in cases of liquor seizures.
The petition for an amendment to the char
ter of the Artesian Water Co. of Rockland
was given hearing. Judge Hall of Rock
land, speaking for the petitioners. A large
number of witnesses were examined. At the
close Hon. A. p. Gould who appeared for
the remonstrants, made aa elaborate argu-
ment.
LEGAL AFFAIRS.
Voted ought to pass on the bill to incorpo-
rate the Phillips Village Corporation; same
on bill to incorporate the Blethen Water Co. :;
same on the bill to repeal the charter of the
town of Kingsbury same on petition of the
town of Lexington for relief of paupers same
on the bill which prohibits towns from elect
ing collectors of taxes as selectmen until
they have closed their accounts same to in
corporate the Eastern Maine fair; same on
the bill to change the time of holding court
in gs of the pew owners of the Union Meeting
House, Chesterville,
INSANE HOSPITAL.
The committee met gain to give Mrs.
Pennell hearing but she did not appear
Towns.
Voted leave to withdraw to set off the is
land of Damariscove from Boothbay and in
corporate it as a plantation. County Attor-
new Pierce of Rockland appeared for the pc
titioners, and the seectmen of Boothbay in
opposition.
TEMPERANCE.
The committee at their meeting yesterday
held an extended consultation and authorized
subcommittee to draw up bill for legis-
lation 1t will probably recommend that a
dump and other appliances for liquor selling
when found in shop shall be put in as evil
dence of iquor selling; that the penalties for
liquor selling shall be increased, hut left
discretionary with the court. No action will
he taken on Neal BOWS amendment. that
United States licenses shall be regarded as
evidence of the sale of liquor.
AGRICULTURE.
The petition asking that the name of Cum
berland Farmers Club be changed to Cum
berlsnd County Central Agricultural Society
was considered. Hon. J. =. Bass of Bangor,
favored the resolve sppropriating $1,000 an
nuallv for the Eastern Maine State Fair, and
like sum for the Maine State Agricultural
Society to encourage the darving interests
of the State. Secretary Gilbert also advo-
Gated it. Voted ought to pass on the meas
ure amending the Revise Statutes so as to
prohibit the manufacture and sale of oleo-
margarine. The penalty for the first offense
against the law is sl0G, and each subsequent
otfense, 5000.
INTERIOR WATERS.
Voted ought to pass on act to amend the
charter of the Cape Elizabeth Ferry Co. {;
leave TO withdraw on the petition for an
amendment to an act to incorporate the Ban
por & Brewer Steam Ferry Co.; to report a
bill in a new draft to prevent the throwing of
slabs into the Medesunkeag stream and its
tributaries.
FISHERIES AND GAME.
Voted leave TO withdraw on the petition of
Willis II. Rolfe to prohibit fishing for a term
of wears in Gray's Brook; same on petition
for change of close time for black bass in
Naranocook Pord. bill in new draft for
the protection of lobster traps and Holsters
from theft will be reported. A hearing was
given on the petition for the repeal of the law
protecting seal in Cssco Bav. Judge c. W.
Goddard of Portland spoke for the remon-
strants and Fish Commissioner Stilwell made
remarks Voted leave to withdraw
COMMERCE.
Voted TO report a bill reducing the fees for
the inspection of steamers under three tons
burden.