The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-03-25
Assessor Chadbourne.

Is understood to be candidate for the plac
on the board of state assessors, which wOul'
be awarded to Democrat. The question a
to Mr.. Chadbourne's eligibility, he beini
now member Of the House Of Representa-
tiyes, has been referred to the Attorney Gen
eral, who has given an opinion that Mr.
Chadbourne could resign and take the place
be OF the opinion that Mr.. Chadbourne wa:
elected to serve through the session and moi
body.
The kicking against the state valuation
goes merrily on. A number Of Penobscoi
tonight held a conference and talked over
their grievances. They say that while the
average increase In the state is about "a per
cent, Brewer has been jumped up IS per
cent Bangor 40. Oldtown 100, Milford 40, and
Edinburg 200. Senator Thatcher, Hon. Hen
~ Lord and Ex-Governor Davis were among
those present.
The hamilton Trial.
IL there was any doubt as to Judge Ham,
ilton's course In the matter of the charges
against him 1t was settled today when he
arrived on the ground. Judge Hamilton re-
tained Hon. Herbert Heath as counsel and
will fight the case. While Judge Hamilton
and Mr.. Heath were In conference at the
Augusta House tonight, in another part OF
the building the committee on the act of pro-
ernment Of the trial. President Libby OF
the Senate, or, In his absence. Speaker Wis
well Will preside over the joint convention
before which the case will be heard Each
side will have power TO introduce the testi-
mony OF witnesses. Debate will be prohib-
OF the trial, the two branches Of the legisla-
ture Will vote on the charges separately.
The Listing system,
The listing system, so-called, came up In
the Senate today, and the majority report in
Its favor was accepted. Senator Swanton,
who signed the minority report, said he
made no strenuous objection to the accept
ance Of the majority report, as he was will
ing that the bill should be laid before the
Senate for consideration. Senators Thatch-
or and Rogers said that in voting to accept
the majority report, they did so in order that
the bill might be taken up and did not con-
slider themselves bound to vote for the
easure.
Mr.. Spear, chairman Of the committee on
taxation, presented and explained series Of
amendments to the measure. The amend
ments are for the purpose Of incorporating
In the bill, In place of the list and inventory
required In Section of the original meas
ure, an interrogatory fora statement of diff
Ierent Kinds OF property as enumerated in
section D, chapter Of the Revised Statutes
LOT purposes Of taxation. Section %. under
which person claiming deduction for debts
was required to state the names and places
Oh residence OF the persons to whom said
debts were owing is to be stricken out II Mr..
opear amendments are adopted.
Senator Powers Of Aroostook presented as
an amendment substitute bill.
The bill was tabled on motion of Mr.
Thatcher to have the amendments printed.
Amended and Passed.
The Senate struggled all day to pick out
some parts Of the long prohibitory bill re-
ported by the temperance committee. Yea
and nay votes on the various sections were
frequent. That part of the bill relating to
liquor agents to be appointed by the governor
was stricken out. The transportation clause
was enacted. 1t provides penalty of $500
for each offense when corporation know
ingly transports liquors intended for unlaw-
fnl sale. knowledge on the part of an author
lzed agent being made knowledge on the
part OF the corporations. The original draft
cad knowledge on the part of an employee"
The penalty for keeping a drinking house
md uppling shop was fixed at 500 fine and
In addition 60 days in. jail The same pen
atty was proviked for convictions in search
and seizure cases. The provision Of the
original bill, making $500 fine and one years
imprisonment the punishment for persons
convicted under the single sale clause wa:
stricken out, as was similar provision In
regard to convictions as common sellers.
These are the principal changes made. The
bill was then passed to be engrossed.
Maine at the Fair.
The finance committee this afternoon gave
long herring on the question of the appro.
priation for the Worlds Columbian Exposi-
tion. A number Of the boards of trade in
the cities of the state were represented as
we'll as the state board. All preseut urged q
liberal appropriation, which would result in
a creditable exhibit. President Henry Lord
and Secretary NJ. N. Rich of the state board,
ID. j. Callahan of Lewiston, A. c. Sibley OF
Belfast. w. W. Libby OF Androscoggin, Sec
retary Gilbert of the State Board of Agricul-
ture, Hon. A. r. Bixby of Skowhegan. Hon.
Henry Ingalls, Of Wiscasset. Hen. Luther
Maddocks Of Boothbay, Gen. G. p. Mattocks
Of Portland. Mrs. l.. NJ. N. Stevens of Deer.
Ing, and Mr.. Boardman Of Bangor were pres
ent and addressed the committee.
Insurance Men Happy.
The insurance delegation from Portland
and Lewiston came again last night and
were.amply rewarded by the concurrent
passage Of the House on their bill making II
necessary for agent of insurance companies
to be residents Of the state. They are highly
pleased with the result of their labors.
That Reform School Matter.
The bill reported by the minority of the
committee on reform school relating to reli
gious instruction In that institution simply
provides that the matter shall be left with
the Governor and Council. The opponent,
of the bill say that this power is already
really vested In the Governor and Council
as they appoint the trustees and approve th,
bylaws which the trustees adopt. To pas
this Dill would simply confuse the situation
and would not lead probably, to what th,
advocates of change want.
General Questions Of Taxation.
This afternoon the general tax bill, pre-
pared by the special tax committee upon th
recommendation of the tax commission, wa
taken up for consideration.
Mr.. Savage explained every section a
length. showing the difference, where ther
was any, from the present law in the mat
ter. After long EXPLANATION, on motion O
Mr.. Dickey OF Fort Kent, the bill was table,
till tomorrow morning.
Points.
In the Senate today the majority and mi
nortty reports on the bill to legalize certai
doings OF the town of Cape Elizabeth an
the bill which was reported by the minorit
and passed by the House were tabled 70
printing.
Senator Moore said in the Senate toda
that he would call up the Westbrook railroa
matter tomorrow.
The bill providing for bounty on seal
came up In the House today and was agai
tabled until tomorrow, when Mr.. Packar
of Searsp0rt will offer amendments to pre-
vide for the cutting off the nose of the sea
instead Of sbinning It.
The House today adopted the minority re
port of the judiciary committee and passe
the bill to abolish the Superior Court 9
Aroostook county.
THE GRIP IN CHICAGO,
An Unprecedented Death Rate-A
hospitals Are Crowded..
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