Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-21
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give bonds for the faithful performance of
their duties.
i On motion of Mr.. Racklif of Corinna.
l Ordered, The Senate concurring, that the
Il Committee on Pensions be requested to
INQUIRE into the expediency of transferring
the State pension business to the Adjutant
Generals Office, and devolving the duties Of
that department upon the Adjutant General,
who has had twelve years experience in the
same, and thus, with view to economy,
utilize the services of the pension clerk
together with the clerk in the Adjutant Cen
erals Office in copying the muster-out-rolls.
On motion of Mr.. Staples of Cape Eliza
beth.
| Ordered. That the Committee on Fisheries
and Game be directed to inquire if any addi-
tional legislation is necessary relating to
fish weirs.
On motion of Mr.. ChalOner of East Ma
chias,
Ordered, That on and after the 9th inst.
Charles O. Fnrbish of Machias be excused
from further attendance at this session, and
the clerk be directed to make up his pay to
the end of the session.
On motion of Mr. Nutting of Perham,
Ordered. That the Committee on Legal af-
fairs be directed to inquire into the expedien-
CIV OF setting off the plantations in New Swe-
den and Perham from the Northern to the
southern registry districts in Aroostook
country.
On motion of Mr.. Houghton of Weld.
Ordered That w. H. Lincoln of Perry be
excused from further attendance after Feb.
26th. and that the clerk be instructed to make
up his paw to the end of the session.
On motion of Mr.. Haney of Penobscot,
Ordered, That on and after the 26th inst.
Charles H. Perkins of Brooksville be excused
from further attendance at this session, and
chat the clerk be directed to make up his pay
to the end of the session.
| Mr.. Heath of Augusta was called to the
chair
Mr.. Powers, from the Committee on Ju.
dietary, reported ought not to pass on bill an
act to amend sec. %, chap. ll8 of the revised
statutes relating to assault. Also, reported
ought not to pass on bill an act to amend sec.
2 chap. l13 Of the revised statutes relating to
the fees of justices.
Mr.. Simpson, from the Committee on FL
nancial Affairs, reported reference to the
State land agent with instructions to report
to the next Legislature on order to inquire if
any plantations have been taxed with State
and county taxes contrary to the true mean
ing of the statute
On motion of Mr. Dickey of Fl. Kent, the
report was laid on the table pending its &C
| ceptance.
MIR. Dyer from the Cumberland county
delegation, reported legislation inexpedient
on order relative to the expediency of regu-
lating the salary of the Judge of Probate OF
Cumberland county.
Mr.. Stearns, from the Committee on Legal
Affairs, reported ght not to pass on bill an
act to prevent double taxation.
| NJ, tlo In,
dietary, reported reference to the Committee
on Legal Affairs on order relative to more eff
fective measures for greater security against
the unlawful use of dynamite. Also reported
leave to withdraw on petition of Daniel HOl-
land and 1876 others for a registration law
for voters in cities of five thousand inhabi-
tants and upwards. Also reported in a new
draft, bill an act to establish the Maine Re-
formstory tor Women; printed under rule.
Mr.. Googins from the Committee on Fish
cries and Game, reported legislation mex
ppdient on order relative to fishing with set
lines in Phillips Pond in the town of Ded-
ham
Mr.. Junkins from tine Committee on Legal
Affairs, reported reference to the next leg
islature on bill an act concerning the assess
mrnt of taxes,
Mr.. Duncan from the Committee on Fish
cries and Game. reported ought not to pass on
bill an act to regulate the taking of clans in
Casco Bay.
Mr. Patten from the Committee on Finan
cial Affairs, reported legislation inexpedient
on order relative to what amount if any
should be appropriated to make up deficiency
in former appropriations for the payment of
salaries of guards in the State Prison.
Mr.. Mayo from the Committee on Legal
Affairs reported legislation inexpedient on
order to inquire into the expectancy of re-
ducing the rate of interest required by law to
i redeem real estate sold for taxes.
Mr.. Gilbert, from the Committee en- Rail
roads, Telegraphs and Expresses, reported
leave to withdraw petition of Horatio
Clark and lbs others for a railroad at Farm
ington.
MIR. Hale, from the Committee on Judiciary
reported ought not to pass on bill an act in
relation to the use and repair of private
property held in common. Also reported
ought to pass on bill an act to authorize the
city of Portland to appoint commissioners OF
cemeteries and public grounds; read and as
signed
Mr.. Goodnow. from the Committee on Ju-
dietary, reported ought not to pass on bill an
act to provide for the speedy taxation of costs
in civil cases.
Mr.. Holt. from the Committee on Com.
merce, reported leave 10 Withdraw on petition
of Charles II. Allen of Sullivan for amend.
ment of charter relative to ferry. Also, on
order, reported bill an act to amend Sec %,
chap. so of the revised statutes relative to
certificates Of inspections of steamboats, and
inspectors; printed under rule.a
\ Mr.. Littefeld, from the Committee on
judiciary, reported in a new draft and ought
to pass on bill an act to provide for the
appointment of stenographers as commissions
ers to take dispositions and disclosures of
trustees; printed under rule. Also. reported
in new draft and ought to pass on bill an
act to amend chap. 1879 of the revised statutes
relative to coroners' inquests; printed under
rule. Also, reported in new draft and ought
to pass on bill an act to incorporate the Lime
Rock Transit Co. read and assigned. Also,
reported in new draft and ought to pass on
tbill an act to incorporate the Rockport Tran
sit Co. read and assigned. Also, reported
in new draft and ought to pass on bill an
act to amend chap PIP of the private and
special laws of $780, entitled an act to ncor-
porate the Artesian Water Co.; read and
assigned
Mr.. Blackwell, from the Committee on
Manufactures, on order, reported bill an act
establishing and regulating the inspection of
steam boilers, and the licensing of persons
having charge of the same; printed under