Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-06
House,.
THURSDAY, Feb. 9Th.

Prayer by the Chaplain.
Papers from the Senate disposed of in
concurrence.
Bill an act to supply the city of Bath with
pure water came from the Senate passed to
be engrossed, and had its three several read.
| ings, and was passed to be engrossed under a
SUSPENSION of the rules.
On motion of Mr.. Fogg of Bangor,
| Ordered. That the Committee on Legal
| Affairs be directed to inquire into the expedi-
encv of reducing the rate of interest required
| by law to redeem real estate sold for taxes.
! Also, whether or not it is eXpedient that all
homesteads occupied bv the owners, az their
| bona tide places of dwelling, when advertised
to be sold for taxes. shall not be bid off by
the city or town in which the same are locat-
ed. and thereafter be redeemable by the rate
of interest not exceeding six per cent, and
| report by bill or otherwise.
! On motion of Mr.. Dunn of Amity,
| Ordered, That the Committee on Educa-
ton inquire into the expediency of granting
aid to Houlton Academy for the purpose of
establishing normal department in said
school, and report by bill or otherwise.
Mr.. Bond from the Committee on Educa-
ton, reported legislation inexpedient on bill
an act to amend sec. 49, chap. II of the re-
vsed statutes relating to truant children.
! Mr.. Sprague, from the Committee on Fish
cries and Game, reported reference to the
| Committee on Agriculture, on order relating
to the repeal of bounty on bears.
| Mr.. Goodnow from the Committee on Judi
ciary, rep prted legislation ineXpedient on
order relative to submitting to vote of the
people resolve for amending the consttu-
ton by changing the time for holding the
gubernatorial election.
! On motion of Mr.. Moore of Thomaston the
report was laid on the table to enable the
minority to submit report.
The same gentleman. from the same COM
mttee, also reported ought not to pass on bill
an act to amend sec. 10, chap. 50 of the re-
vised statutes relating to marriages and their
solemnization.
Mr.. Comins from the Committee on Agri-
culture, reported legislation inexpedient on
| order relating to the increase of the salary of
the Secretary of the Board of Agriculture.
| Mr.. Lancaster, from the Committee on
Towns, reported leave to withdraw on petit
ton of l.. Fl. Leighton ct ais. that Fosters
Island and Cow Island be set off from the
town of Harrington and be annexed to the
town of Millbridge.
Mr.. Moore. from the Committee on Judi
ciary. on bill an act to establish Maine Re-
formatory institution for women, reported
that the same be printed and recommitted.
MI ITOIu tHe COulDitlet Oh hhll-
roads, Telegraphs and Expresses, reported
ought TO pass on bill an act to confirm and
make valid the organization of the Monson
Railroad Co., and to authorize the extension
of the same; read and assigned.
| MIR. Coan, from the Committee on Pen
sions, on petition, reported resolve in favor
of Eli Goss of Portland printed under rule.
The Committee on Mercantile Affairs and
Insurance. on bill an act to incorporate the
Provident Aid Society. and bill an act to in
corporate the Maine Life and Accident In
surance Co, reported that the same be print
ed and recommitted.
| Mr.. Freeman. from the Committee on
Ways and Bridges, reported reference to the
Committee on State Lands and State Roads,
on petition of J. II. Brown ct ais. for an ap-
preparation for repair of bridge across the
Mattawamkeag also reported reference to the
same committee on petition of the selectmen
ct ais. of Mattawamkeag for an appropriation
to aid in repairing the Mattawamkeag bridge.
Mr.. Thaver, from the Committee on Mill
tary Affairs reported ought to pass on bill an
! act to incorporate the trustees of the LIST, 10th
and 29th Maine regiment; read and assigned.
Mr. Sprague. from the Committee on Legal
Affairs. reported in new draft and ought to
pass on bill an act to amend chap. $50 of the
private and special laws of 1879, establishing
the police court of the city Of Belfast
Mr.. Houston of Belfast said that he
thought the Committee on Legal Affairs had
not yet considered resolve of the munich
pal officers of Belfast relating to the salary
of the judge of the police court, referred to
that Committee, and, upon his motion, the
bill was recommitted.
Mr.. Libby, from the Committee on State
prison, reported ought to pass on bill an act
to amend sec chap. l40 of the revised
statutes, relating to the State prison; read
and assigned.
Mr.. Haney, from the Committee on Educa-
ton, on petition, reported resolve in favor of
the Mattanowwock Normal Academy at Lin
coin; printed under rule.
Mr. Hinckley from the same committee,re
ported ought to pass on bill an act extending
the power of School District No, III in the
town of Bridgton; read and assigned.
Mr. Packard from the same committee, on
petition, reported resolve in favor of the
Maine Central Institute; printed under rule.
Mr. Gilbert, from the Committee on Rail-
roads, Telegraphs and Expresses. reported
ought to pass on bill an act amendatory of
and additional to chap. 60 of the private and
special laws of 1881. Tabled on motion of
Mr.. Staples of Cape Elizabeth, pending the
question of its acceptance.
Mr.. Hill. from the same committee, report
ed ought to pass on bill an act to incorporate
the Ossipee Valley Telegraph and Telephone
Co. On motion of Mr. Mason of T.imarick