The Somerset reporter., 1889-03-14

Farmers have been excused from hav-
ing their names printed on bales of hay.
One of the most radical acts of the
session Is that compelling peddlers To
pay for license In every town.
The rights of married women in pro-
perry have been strengthened
The insolvency laws have been amend
ed.
The age of consent has been raised
from thirteen to fourteen years.
/ The powers of assignees of insolvent
estates, have been enlarged.
The penalty for defrauding inn-keep-
er- has been fixed at three months i'm
prisonment or tine of $50.
The public debt falling due In lsse, has
been refunded at per cent.
The Secretary of the State Board Of
ileslth has been empowered to appoin,
local boards of health If the municipal
authorities neglect to do l..
The laws relating to the distribution Of
the property of deceased persons have
been amended
The ale of cigarettes to minors under
10 years Of age has been prohibited.
The Office of Private Secretary to the
Governor, with a salary of 1920 per
yesr, has been established.
2
/ lard. directing that all limitations shall be
plainly marked. has been enacted.
Judges ef Probate have been empower
ed 10 make allowances to minor children
IS well A. 10 widows.
! Toms and cities have been authorized
I to raise money for evening schools.
/ Sailors who served in the army have
| been exempted from pauperism aud dis
| Reimbursement
Local assessors have been ordered TO
report 10 the State Nalustion commission.
4 The State tax has been assessed at S6i9,-
/ 49, IL for 1859 and 1881 .s97.l1 for 1890.
A lien has teen placed on railroad ties
and ship-knees ana domestic vessels.
A vigorous tramp law has been passed.
A commission TO inquire into systems
of taxation, has been created.
Discrimination by insurance companies
hs, been prohibited. and there has been
considerable regulatiye insurance legis-
lation.
A law regulating fraternsl benefciaty
organizations, has been passed.
An act governing ASSESSMENT insurance
companies, has been passed.
The question of the taxation of col
leges' property has been settled BY re-
curing them to paw the tax to the NUM-
cipslity and reimbursing them from the
State Treasury.
An act to prevent the formation of
trusts, has been passed.
The bull-dozing of employees by
strikers has been prohibited.
The bill allowing certain apothecaries to
dispense liquors for medicinal purposes
passed the house by large vote Wednes-
day. was defeated in the Senate Friday
-sth Ii l..
on Saturday concurred with the Senate
IN indefinite postponement of the bill.
The debate Friday afternoon and even
ing last, upon the proposed extension of
the State House and the appropriation of
$4,000 therefore was perhaps the
warmest of the session. The signal de-
feat of the Portland removal scheme gave
the friends of the proposition to eularge
the State House, confidence to push the
matter vigorously. Mr.. Spofford of the
Committee on Public Buildings moved
the acceptance of the majority report
which WAS in favor of the appropriation
aud supported the motion in a brief
speech. Mr.. Dane moved the substitu.
ton OF the minority report which was
legislation ineXpedient. Mr.. Robbie sus-
tanned the minority report In one of his
best speeches, followed by Mr.. Wiswell
in clear, concise and convincing argu-
ment in favor of enlargement abiding to
the important original papers and re-
cords In the office of Secretary Of State.
Adjutant General Land Agent, and
treasurer Of State that were liable to be
destroyed by fire. lie spoke particularly
Of the great financial loss that would be
involved in the destruction of tax ledgers
and certain other records of the Treas
urer of State, upon which are balances
due the State amounting to more than
$4,000. The state library he estimated
to be worth Sl25. 200. These are all CON
tanned In one building which is not fire
proof aud he regards the failure to make
suitable provision for the presentation of
this valuable property of the State would
he criminal carelessueSs. The question
WAS further earnestly discussed by
Messrs. Wakefield, Chadbourne, Patten-
gall, Talbot, Looney, Fogg and O'Brien
IN favor of the minority and Messrs.
Barker, Stearns. Curtis and MAdigan In
favor of the appropriation. The speeches
of Barker. Stearu and Msdigan were
strong arguments In favor of the resolve.
The minority report was rejected by
vote IS TO IS, the majority report was
ccepied, the resolve amended so that the
preparation and providing that . of the
commissioners to have charge of the
work shall be made up At least two of
each of the leading political parties and
1t was passed TO be engrossed.
The act to amend the charter of the
Waldo and Somerset Railway company.
allowing extension Of the north line of
Athens, passed both branches TO be en-
crossed, but on Tuesday was recalled to
the Senate. on motion of Senator Haines
reconsidered, and after debate WAS in
definitely postponed.
The Skowhegan and Norridgewock bill
was approved by the Governor aud be-
came law the last day of the session,
Wednesday.
The bill to fix the salary of Supt Of
Schools At $3.50 and his clerk At $1,000
passed Tuesday .evening.
The Temperance bin was loaded down
with amendments, and then indefinitely
postponed.
The legislature adjourned "wednesday
afternoon. after passing 49, acts and
I36 resolves.
The resolve In favor of the Central
Maine Hospital at LeWistoo, passed the
Senate, bot failed In The Hcose by 4 vote
Of 81 70 81.
The Joint Judiciary and Legal Aasiv
cc00ittss 70 which were referred certain
suilsoad ehastesS some weeks aeo,
eneoe tbeo ~ charter Of IL Bkovke.I
no-Aoutdeswoek rod. reported fayoes|
~ - Two u to bills inelsdIae u
oeeWAeGns 81 xosS31Gswoek eHassa,
- 0esyeses - - seAsss- IT.