The Portland daily press., 1889-02-21
Educational Matters.


to report bill which would make an impor-
tant change in the school system. 1t pro-
vides that the school money shall be ex-
pended by the school committee, who will
hire the teachers. There is a provision that
the money shall be so expended as to give
about the same length of school in all the
districts. This bill would bring about
many OF the results which would follow the
abolition of the school district, the bill for
which has been defeated in the Senate.
The educational committee report also in
favor OF an appropriation annually Of $1,000
TO establish normal department in Kicker
Classical Institute at Honlton.
Mr.. Chadbourne, of Biddeford, appeared
today In behalf of bill to allow cities to
instructing people of any age.
The MackereI Bill and other Matters.
The fish and game committee voted this
afternoon on the bill to strike the word
"mackerer' from the law prohibiting seining
in the bays, rivers. etc. The vote stood six
to two, and there will probably be minority
report.
The present law in regard to black duck,
dusty duck and teal is that on the coast they
may be shot at any time, but inland May,
June, July and August are a close time for
them. The fish andlgame committee voted
this afternoon that April be added to the
close time, and that the law apply to the
coasts as well as inland places.
The Catholics and the Reform
School,
Mr.. Manley of Augusta introduced the
following order in regard to religious wor-
ship in the Reform School.
Ordered. That the Senate concurring the
trustees OF the Reform Sch0olrare instructed to
afford ample facilities for freedom OF religious
nation TO which the parents of the children belong
TO administer the sacrament and give spiritual
comfort without let or hindrance.
This passed the House and goes to the
Senate tomorrow. There was no debate in
the House, although some who did not under
stand it might oppose it were it to come mp
again. This action is taken because of the
refusal of The Reform School committee to
take any action in the matter.
Nominations by the Governor.
The following nominations were made by
the Governor today.
Justices of the Peace and QuOrum-rhomas u.
CLARK, Chesterville; Edwin Cornfield, Thorndike,
Otis II. Cummings, Northport; TX. A Frye, Beth
ell; Ruth H0dgkins, Lamoine; James 2. Hobbs,
Hope; Ii; J.. Whitcomb, Pennington; Joseph H.
Warren. Parkman.
Trial JuSticeS-SeWal ID. Shaw WaShburn +.
Dedimus Justice-D. Eugene Chapman.
Notary Public-Daniel Gallagher, Portland.
Goods-Jasper Wyman. Millbridge.
Woman Suffrage,
The two woman suffrage reports were
made in the House this forenoon, and on
motion Of ex-Gov. Robie the subject was es-
pecially assigned to next Wednesday.
Signs Of the End.
The ways and bridges committee, of which
Ne of s., hi
this afternoon to make their final report
The Intimidation Bill.
The judiciary committee have voted to re-
port favorably Senator Freeman's bill to pre-
vent intimidation Of working men or en-
ployers.
There was hearing this afternoon on Sen
ator Rand's bill to compel telegraph and tel-
ephone companies to deliver messages more
promptly. Superintendent Bedlow testified
at considerable length as to the Impractical
bliity of the bill, and several other witnesses
showed that il would stop business on small
telegraph and telephone lines. The hearing
was adjourned for continuance. Clarence
Hale, Esq, appeared for the telephone COM
panies. and Leslie G. Cornish, Esq, for the
telegraph companies, in opposition to the
bill
illness, and was greeted by his many friends.
Somerset county delegation have selected
b. F. Bartlett of New Portland for valuation
commissioner.
weight from 80 to 80 pounds was defeated in
the Senate today.
Assistant Messenger Fred Stevens has re-
turned to duty after Q. severe illness.
The sheriffs bill, after debate, is on the
Senate table again. Senator Ryder thinks
the amendment made yesterday discrimnates
against Penobscot county.
Mr.. Wakefield of Bath introduces bin to
incorporate Arthur Sewall, Thomas w.
Hyde, Weston Lewis, William G. Davis,
Frank Jones, Payson Tucker and Weston Il.
Milliken as the North Eastern Trust Com
pany.