Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-02
NAIVE LEGISLATURE
House.
SATURDAY, Jan. 80.

SATURDAY. Jan. 80.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Allen of Augusta.
Papers from the Senate disposed of in con-
curfence.
The petition of w. L. Moore and ~ others
for repeal of chap. 1l9 of the laws of 1881.
referred in the House to the Committee on
Towns. came from the Senate referred to the
Committee on Fisheries and Game, and the
House receded and cOncurred.
Resolve in favor of the st. Elizabeth Cath
olic Orphan Asylum came up on its first
reading, and Wednesday of next week was
assigned for its second reading.
Bill an act to authorize the First Parish of
Falmouth to sell and convey certain lands,
which was sent to the Senate on its passage
to be enacted. came back from the Senate
recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary
and the House receded and concurred
On motion of Mr.. Houston of Belfast,
Ordered That the Committee on judiciary
be instructed to inquire what additional leg
islation, if any, is necessary to secure q
just and equitable apportionment of
the amount to be paid by the State
annually to cities and towns in which rail
road stock is held exempted from other than
State taxation by section Al, chapter of the
revised statues, and report by bill or other
wise.
On motion of Mr.. Dunn Of Amity.
Ordered. That the Coromittee on Agriculture
inquire into the expediencv of increasing the
salary of the Secretary Of the Board of Agri-
culture. Also, as to the necessity Of binding
all his reports, and report by bill or other
wise.
On motion of Mr.. Coffin of Lee,
Ordered, That the Comuittee on Agricul-
ture be directed to inquire into the efficiency
or tha 10 in I'd m Aisao of
animals with the view of determining whether
it is sufficient for the protection of the stock
interests Of the STATE.
On motion OF Mr. Goodnow of Calais,
Ordered, That the Washington county dele
CATION inquire into the expediency of increas-
ing the pay of the County Commissioners of
said county, aud 'as>to whether their compen-
saton is equitable and just, and report by
bill or otherwise.
On motion of Mr.. Littlefeld of Rockland,
Ordered That the Committee on Judi
ciary be instructed to inqaire into
the expediency Of so amending the stat
utes that the testimony of a deceased witness
may be used in subsequent trial of the same
cause.
On motion of Mr.. Heath of Augusta,
Ordered, That the kennebec county dele
CATION be authorized to investigate the crini-
bill or otherwise.
Mr. Dyer, from the Committee on Interior
Waters, reported leave to withdraw on peti-
ton of Lake Auburn Mineral Spring Co. for
authority to navigate Wilson pond
Mr.. Philbrook, from the Androscoggin
county delegation, reported ought not to pass
on bill an act to establish a Superior Court
in the county of Androseoggin.
Mr.. ChalOner, from the Committee on In
terror Waters, reported leave to withdraw on
petition of Henry NJ. Prentiss, clerk of the
Baskahegan Dam Co., for an increase of
tolls.
Mr.. Powers, from the Committee on Judici
ary. reported reference to the Committee on
Legal Affairs on petition of George H. Mich
OILS ct ais. for an act Incorporating the Bath
Water Supply Co.
Mr.. Moore from the Committee on Military
Affairs, on petitions, reported resolve author
izing the Governor and Council to assist in
entertaining the National Encampment of the
G. A. R., and other distinguished guests
[Approprates $4,000, all vouchers to be
approved bv the Governor and Council
Printed under rule.
Mr.. Goodwin, from the committee on State
Lands and State Roads. on petition, reported
resolve to aid in constructing road from
Shirley Mills in Piscataquis county to the
Forks of the Kennebec river in. Somerset
county; printed under rule.
Mr.. Freeman, from tho Committee on Ways
and Bridges, on petition, reported resolve
for the sum of $500 to aid in building and
repairing the bridge across Shin Pond Stream.
provided the town of Mt. Chase expend an
equal sum in cash or labor, and build stone
abutments; printed under rule.
READ AND ASSIGNED.
An act to change the time of holding the
Supreme Judicial Court in Oxford county,
and to establish a third term therein an act
additional to and amendatorv of chap. $40 of
the special laws of 1877, entitled an act to in
corporate the Brvantj Pond and Andover
Telegraph Co.. an act additional to chap. IS
of the private and special laws of 1866, en-
titled an act creating the South Paris Village
CORPORATION an act additional to and amend
atory of an act to incorporate the Cedar
Brook and Swift Cambridge Improvement
Co.. an act to amend an act to incorporate
the Van Buren, LAUNDERING and Manufaetur-
ing Co.
PASSED TO BE ENGRossED.
An act relative to the compensation Of Coun-
ty Commissioners for Riscataqnis county an
act to amend an act to incorporate the Bath
Military and Naval Orphan Asylum; an act
relating to drains and common sewers in the
town of Brewer; an act to restore and in
crease the salary of the County Attorney of
the county of Piscstaquis an act to increase
the capital stock of the Merchants Marine
Railway Co.
PASSED TO BE ENACTED.
An act to amend sec. %, chap. 40 of the
| revised statutes, relating to the taking Of
CLAIMS and shell fish; an act to amend sec. |
and 2 of chap. l2e of the revised statutes, re-
lating to the penalty for perjury.
FINALLY PASSED.
Resolve in favor of the Joint Standing
Committee on Military Affairs.
On motion of Mr. Cross of Bridgton,
Adjourned.
PETITIONS, BILLS, ETC. PRESENTED AND Re-
FERRED.
By Mr. Heath of Augusta-Bill an act re-
lating to the appointment of administrators
where wills have been DESTROYED, which was