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

On motion Of Mr.. Simpson of Penobseot,
| Adjourned
HOUSE.
TUESDAY, Jan. Is.
Met according to adjournment
Prayer by the chaplain.
Journal read and approved.
Papers from the Senate read and disposed
Of in concurrence.
The following bills, petitions, etc, were
presented and referred 10 the various COM
mittees as follows:
JupIcIART.
By Mr. Fogy of Por,lsnd-Bill an act re-
lxting To surviving partners.
By Mr.. Parker of Belfast-Pettion of j.
A. Savage and 1852 others to prohibit selling
cigarettes or tobacco TO minors under eight
cen years of age in the State Of Maine.
By Mr. Talbot of East Maehias-Petition
Of Ella S. Pierce and fifty other ladies Of
East Machias, for right of suffrage in school
| affairs.
By Mr.. Barker of Bangor-Bill an act to
amend an act entitled "An act to incorporate
| the Maine Congreg gstonsl Charitable Socie-
y," approved February twenty fifth, eight
cen hundred and " enty nine.
BY Mr. Barker of Bangor-Bill an &C. to
amend section SO, chapter 20 of Revised
Statutes of 1883, relating to the discharge of
insolvent debtors.
BY Mr. Grindle of Mt. LIBERALIZATION
of Ann +. Greeley and ls0 others, residents
of Ellsworth, asking that women be allowed
the right to vote on all matters relating to
municipal affairs.
H. NJ ut.hhnrn nf fStncLtan-petitiOn of
X +. Dunton and others for an enactment
e1empting Penobscot ard Belfast from the
provision of section 43 Of chapter 40 of the
Revised Statutes, and providing that all suits
and proceedings for recovery of penalties
under said sections be no longer maintained.
LEGAL AFFAIRS.
By Mr. Adam, of Decentralization of
Louisa NJ. Frost and others to prohibit the
selling, giving. or furnishing cigarettes or
tobacco in any Of its forms TO minors under
eighteen years of age in the State OF Maine.
BY Mr.. Dane OF ksnne Petition OF
J. II. OTIS and ll9 others requesting further
legislation on the subject Of hswkers and
peddlers.
By Mr.. Wakefield of Bsth-Resolve to
provide for State valuation.
EDUCATION.
By Mr.. Clason of Gardner-Bill an act
requiring towns to furnish school books for
the use of the pupils in their public schools.
RAILROADS, TELEGRArHs AND EXPRESSES.
By Mr.. Bird of Rockland-Bill an act -
incorporate the Rockland Street Railway
Company.
By Mr.. Bird of Rockland-Bill an act to
amend Act TO incorporate Lime Rock Rail
way Co"
MERoANrILE AFFAIRS AND Insurance
BY Mr. Barker of Bangor-Bill an act to
amend sections and 4, chapter l3l of the
private and special laws of 1887, chartering
the Maine and New Bruntwick Insurance
Company.
BANKS AND BANKING.
By Mr.. Bird of Rockland- an act to
incorporate the Rockland Trust Co.
By Mr.. Clifford of Auburn-Bill an act ad-
dtional to and amendstory of chap. Isl of
the private and special laws of 1887, entitled,
IAN act to incorporate the Maine Mortgage
Loan and Investment Company.
By Mr.. Clifford of Naturalization of
Maine Mortgage Loan Co. for amendment Of
charter.
INTERIOR WATERS.
BY Mr.. Engel of Bangor-Petition of Ed
ward Stetson ct al, and an act - incorporate
the Thorn Brook Dam Company.
BY Mr.. Chaplin Of Bridgton-Petition Of
Richard r. kitson ct al, for = law prohibit
ing the casting of refuse matter into Long
lake and the Songo river, in the county Of
Cumberland.
By Mr.. Cloutier of Lewiston-Petition for
an act to obtain charter for the Ellis Pond
Improvement Co.
BY Mr. Chaplin of Bridgton-Petition Of
Charles +. Gibbs ct al for law prohibiting
the casting of refuse matter into Long lake
and the Songo river, in the county Of Cum
berland
By Mr. Cloutier of Lewiston-Bill an act
for charter for the Ellis Pond Improve
ment Co.
BY Mr.. Pottle of Kingfeld-A remon-
STRANGE by VIM. Soule and one hundred
and eleven others, against the exclusive
right of steam power in running boats on
any Of the Rangely chain of lakes $50
called.
WAYS AND BRIDGES.
BY Mr.. Marshall of York.-Petition of
Edward S. Marshall ct al for authority to
build bridge across tide waters in the town
of York.
By Mr.. Marshall of York. >Petittion of
Samuel ). Allen ct al to be incorporated
v it'll authority to build bridge across the
tide waters of York river in the town of
York.
BY Mr.. Thomas of Andover. Petition for
appropriation to aid in constructing a road
from Andover to south arm of Richardson
Lake through North Surplus in oxford
County.
FsHERIEs AND GAME.
By Mr.. Sprague of DeIter.-Bill an act
| to amend section 81 of chapter 30 Of Revised
Statutes amended by chapter 80 public
laws of 1887. relating to game birds
By Mr.. Cole of Decentralization of
Edgar Wells and 81 others relating to
change of the law regulating the lobster fsh-
cry.
LABOR COMMITTEE.
By Mr. Harrington of South Thomas,oo.
Petition of George Hoyt, Jf., and 81;
others for the amendment OF the fo.tDightly
| payment bill.
YORK CorsTr DELEGATION.
| By Mr.. Chadbourne Bill an act to in
crease the salaries Of Judge and Register OF
Probate for the county of York.
CONCURRENT Orders.
| On motion of Peaks, of Dover,
Ordered, That the committee on lega
affairs be directed to inquire into the exp. d.
ency of amesbng chapter ~ of the K vised
Statutes Of Maine retsting To hswkers and
peddlers and report by bill or otherwise
On motion of Mr.. Clason of Gardiner,
ordered, That the committee on agricul.
ture be requested To ascertain whether cnap
80 of the Resolve of 1887 has been com.
piled with and report.
On motion Of Mr.. Poor. of Sebago,
| Ordered, That the judiciary committee
inquire into the eIpediency of repeating
section Ga of chapter 81 of the Revised
Statutes and report by bill or otherwise.
On motion of Curtis of Paris