Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-16

Quite large number Of ladies' also visits
! the floor of the House.
Mr.. Cotton Of the secretary Of state
Office has been taking the place Of Assistal
Clerk SwAsey for the past two or three day
Mr., Cotton served In this Office during II
sessions of 1855 and 1887.
The members of the Seuate were regale
yesterday during the recess on some fine ag
pies furnished by the messenger, {, II
Lovejoy.
The ladies we're more numerous IN tn
Senate and House galleries Yesterday thai
on any previous day Of the session.
Ii seems TO be the general impressi ths,
the bill to raise the pay of members Of the
legislature, introduced by reprcsentAtiv,
Wakefield of Bath, will secure . pAssase
The opinion is very generally sxprcssee
tina, the pay of members is altogether to,
small-ss Mr.. kslcr of ScArboro Aptly ex
pressed II . mere pittance." There 10 Z
feeling that the amount called for in Mr..
wakedeid's bill is only proper aud just and
that there will be little If any opposition
10 the measure.
The legislative committee on the reform
school will leave on the ten O'Clock train thi,
forenoon for visit to that Institution. They
will be accompanied by the visiting commit
tee of the Council.
The bond of Secretary Of State Smith
was presented TO the Council Tuesday fore
noon and was accepted,
Considerable amusement was created dur
ing the vote on United State. Senator yester
day, by Mr.. Talbot, the veteran Democratic
| member from East MAchiAs. As theil
names were called the members rose in thcil
seats and announced their choice. Their,
vas a succession Of William T. fryes,
that made the votes of the opposition seen
few and far between. When Mr.. Talbot,
name was called he rose aud began
sbstraetedly william but recollecteC
himself in time To change his vote to Harri.
NJ. Plaisted, Mr.. Talbot's little slip called
forth considerable laughter and applause
which the veteran member took with his
customary good humor.
The committee on State Prison held theii
first weekly meeting and considered the pro
position for the removal and drainage of the
Prison.
The committee on interior waters assigned
a meeting to Mr.. Sewsli who wished to have
granted him the exclusive right to dredge
bars, clear channels, AMI navigate by steam
Cupsup,uc AMI Interchangeable lakes and
Rangeley and kennebago streams, and +.
c. barker, who also wishes the exclusive
right to navigate the same by steam. The
fight between these two parties promises to
be interesting. IL will occur on Tuesday
the 22d, at $50 7. NJ. A hearing on peti-
ton Of Amos X. Nickerson and others of
Brunswick, who wish To build piers and
booms in the Androscoggin al that place,
will occur at the same time
The committee on legal affairs have as
signed the hearing in the matter of holding
the February term Of the superior court nj
Wateryille, to Jan. n at 2 Z. NJ. and will
listen to the petition TO prevent the black
listing of disengaged employees on Jan. -
at 5 2. NJ.
No business was transacted at the meeting
of the committee on commerce.
The game of Maine is surely going to be
projected for the next two years, Judging
by the legislation that will be asked for a,
this session. An i'm portant addition TO this
class Is the act anne endatory of sec. 2t, chap
30 X. s., introduced by Representative
Sprague OF Dexter, which provides that who
ever kills or has IN his possession. except
alive, or exposes for sale any wood duck
dusky duck, commonly called black duck
or other sea duck, between May | and Sep
tember |, forfeits not less than five or more
than ten dollars for each bird 80 killed.
An earnest effort will be made by people
along the coast TO secure ut the pr sent
session a change in the lobster fshing. The
latest move in this direction is the petition
presented by Mr.. Cole of Brooklin. The
petitioni,ts claim that the present law regu'
lating the lobster fisheries of the State 10
based upon false assumptions Of what will
best aid fish and the interests of fishermen.
They claim that it is law in the
interests of the few, and against the interests
Of the many; that it renders worthless
property that would otherwise be worth
thousands OF dollars. They, therefore, pro-
pose 70 change the law, so thst from April
to July Is all restrictions as to fishing,
canning of HOLSTERS, etc, be removed,
Senator lIaines OF kennebec will tolay
introduce one of the most il not the most
important hill relating to railway matters
which will be introduced during the present
session. This bill provides that the rate per
mile for passenger travel shall be three
cents and that the rate for mileage tickets
shall be as heretofore. II further provides
that the railway commissioners snail consti-
tute court aud establish freight rates and
shall meet npon the call of the mayor and
| aldermen OF any city, the selectmen of any
town Or on a petition of 25 citizens of any
town. 1t prohibits unjust discrimination
between people in the same town and be
tween traders doing business in the sams
town. There is no provision for a long OF
short haul clause. 1t provides for salarie.
of $1,000 for the members Of the commits.
sion and for $1,000 for clerk hire aud sta
tionary. 1t also contains a provision for al
action for damages in case of un
just discrimination, for twice the
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fee. The commissioners shall hav,
the power to insure process, use a seal, and
punish for noncompliance. The bill is in
tended to be Just measure between the
people and the railroads These are thu
most prominent points in the bill, and i, viii
undoubtedly call forth great deal of dis
cusston ib both branches of the legislature
Representative Looney does not appeal
the least discouraged by the oppositior
which has developed against his bill for bal
lot reform. He believes the measure is ,
good Ole and is gaining strength. He citei
the fact that seventeen States and Common
wealths have adopted ballot reform systems
and thinks its general adoption is sure Il
come. lie is thoroughly posted on even
phase of the subject and will undoubtedl,
make strong tight for the bill when /
comes before the House, as he is a ,igoroul
and ready debater
The ladies want some legislation, too, thi,
session, by the petition of Ann Y. Greele,
and others residents of Ellsworth and hold
ers of taxable property. This petition wa
presented by Representative Grindle Of Mt
Desert 1t protests against taxation withou
representation and prsys for Law alloSin,
women TO vote in all matters pertaining u
municipal Affairs.
The act to amend Sec e2, Chap. 70 of tn,
Revised Statutes relating to the discharge o.
insolvent debtors, which was presented b,
Representative Barker Of Bangor, will doubt
less be much appreciated by business men.
provides that any creditor Of an in.olven
estate who knowingly receives from . debto
in insolvency, or from his estate, as an in
cuce me ut To consent to said debtors dis
charge, or to assign his claim 10 third per
son who will 90 consent, a larger percentsg
On his debt than offered and distributed u
all his other creditors Of the same class
shall be fable 70 any other creditor suin
therefor, for the balance Of such creditor
debt as is proved 10 insolvency, interests an
costs Of suit in an action commenced With
one year after the disc Jyery Of such pa,
ments BY such creditor.
| Another move in the direction Of the tow
system Of schools is the act introduced b
represen :ative Clxson Of Gardiner requirin
towns 10 furnish school books for the use o
pupils in their public schools. The bill
certainly worthy one and will yithsu