Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-14

FRIDAY, March IL.
Met according to adjournment.
In the absence Of the Speaker the House
was called TO order by the clerk.
On motion Of Mr.. Peaks of Dover.
Ordered. That in the absence Of the
Speaker, Hon. Albert R. Savage 10 hereby
chosen to be Speaker Pre- tenn for this dsy's
session of the House.
Mr.. Peaks conducted the Speaker pro
tenn 10 the Chair.
Prayer by the chaplain.
Journal read and approved.
On motion of Mr.. Peaks, it was voted
that message be sent to the Governor and
Council, informing them Of the occasion Of
the death OF Newell A. Trafton, represen-
tive from Norway. The Chair appointed
Mr.. Peaks to convey such message, who
subsequently reported that he had per-
formed the duty assigned him.
On motion or Mr.. Mitchell Of Kittery it
was voted that messages be sent to the
Senate and to the Governor and Council,
informing them Of the election Of Albert
r. Savage - speaker pro tenn. The chair
appointed Mr.. Mitchell Of Kittery to convey
such message to the Senate and Nj. Little
field Of Penobscot to convey the same to
the Governor and Council. Both gentle-
men subsequently reported that they had
performed the duty assigned them.
MESSAGE FRoM THE SENATE.
A message was received from the Senate
through Senator Malles Of Cumberland, ~
follows:
Mr.. Speaker, / have been charged with .
message from the Senate, that in the
absence Of Hon. Charles r. Libby, presi-
dent Of the Senate, Hon. Mr.. Ryder Of
Penobscot has been elected president, pro
tenn.
Papers from the Senate disposed Of in
concurrence.
On motion of Mr.. Peaks Of Dover,
Ordered, The Senate copcurring, that the
to inquire whether the provisions Of chapter
complied with in the construction and ar
ransement Of the present State House, and
il not, to inquire what action, IL any, 10
necessary and report by bill, resolve, or
otherwise.
Mr.. Harris Of East Machias presented
the following order, which, on bis motion,
was referred to the committee on leave Of
absence:
Ordered. That on and after March 10Th.
A. G. Crocker OF Mschias be excused from
further attendance on this session Of the
Legislature and that the clerk be directed
to make up his pay TO the end Of the
session.
Mr. Chsdbourne Of Biddeford. for the
committee on judiciary, to which was 70
ferred petition Of Edwin Clark and others
praying that acts Of Wells Mutual Fire
Insurance Company be legalized, reported
that the petitioners have leave to withdraw.
Report accepted.
Mr.. CIason Of Gardiner, for the COM
mittee on judiciary, to which was referred
bill. an act to incorporate the Wawenoc
Climb Of Dover, reported that the same
ought not to pass. Report accepted.
Mr.. Chadboufpe Of Biddeford, for the
same committee, to which was referred bill,
an act to prevent bribery and to provide for
the distribution of official envelopes for
elections. reported that the same ought not
TO pass. Report accepted.
Mr.. Kelley Of Boothbsy, for the commit
referred bill, an act authorizing W. o.
pond. In Camden, and to stock the same
with nsh. reported that the same ought not
to pass. Report accepted.
Mr.. Webb Of Deer Isle for the commit
tee on fisheries and game, TO which was
referred petition Of G. L. Young and %
othsfs, praying thst there be Q law enacted
obliging Canadian hunters to take out and
pay for license before hunting in this
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