Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-02-05
The Legislature.
Monday, Jan. %
IIaa


The following petitions. bills and re-
solves were presented and referred to the
several committees as follows
Judiciary BY Mr. Coolidge of La
moinc-P Petition of John Shoenbar ct al
for act Of the Legislature to incorporate
the Bluuts Pond Water Company for the
purpose Of supplying the inhabitants Of
the town of Lamoine with pure water,
with bill accompanying.
Thursday, Jan. %.
An order was passed that the Legislature
inquire into the e1pediency of providing
against forest fires. and resolve was
passed reimbursing the town OF Bingham
in the sum Of $3.50 for pauper charges
The general appropriation bill was tabled
in the Senate, pending the consideration
of an appropriation for the State militia
An act was introduced relating To respOn-
sibility for illcgitmate children; also an
act in addition to the act creating the
Roman Catholic Bishop of Portland a
corporation. Among the petitions received
were the following That the Con-ol-
dated Electric Light Company Of Portland
have leave to issue bonds Of Asa Cush-
man and l0l7 others, for the Improvement
Of the water supply OF Auburn; that fire
insurance companies only issue Mas.achu-
sets standard policy; to incorporate the
Liyermore Falls Trust Company. The
Railroad Commissioners reported favor
ably bill 10 increase the capital stock Of
the Boston and Maine Railroad also one in
favor Of the Portland Railroad Company
also the bill in favor of extending for five
years the time for the Incorporation Of the
Sebago Lake and Mechanic Falls Railroad
49,. /.
land and Rumford Falls Railroad The
Governor has approved the act TO extend
the time for the location and Construction
Of the Maine Shore Line Railroad.
PETITIONS. BILLS, ETC, PRESENTED AND
REFERRED.
BY Mr.. Grindle of Hancock Petition of
Ann F. Greedy and &c others in favor Of
allowing women TO vote in municipal cleo
tions, with an educational test
Friday, Jan. 30.
COMMUNICATIONS.
"EXECuTIVE DEPARTMENT.
AUGUSTA, Maine Jan. %, ls9l.
To tie President Of the Senate aud SPEAKER
II The House II Representatives.
the report Of special committee of the
Executive Council, appointed in accord
ance with the provisions Of the resolve Of
ls89 chapter 1873 approved, March , 1889,
requesting the Governor and Council to
inquire into the matter of the establish
ment, within this State, of a reformatory
prison for women.
EDWIN c. BURIEIaH"
IL Council. January c, 1891.
The special committee to which was re-
ferred the Resolve requesting the Gov
ernor and Council to inquire into the mat
ter of Reformatory Prison for Women
report that IN their judgment the estab
lishment of reformatory prison for
women within this State is not expedent
at the present time.
Which is respectfully submitted,
TOBIAS LORD,
j. +. BRACKET Committee.
W. T. COBB,
IL COUNCIL, Jan. 6, 1891"
PETITIONS, BILLS, ETC, PRESENTED AND
REFERRED.
| Education.-By Mr. Grindle of Hancock
Petition of r. 2. Grndle and others for
an act to incorporate a school in Blue
| Hill to be known as the George Stevens
| Academy.
PASSED TO BE RNGRossED UNDER sUsPEN-
SION OF THE RULES.
BY Mr.. Gilmore of Hancock:
Resolves in relation to the death OF
Hon. William Window, secretary of the
treasury.
Resolved by the Legislature Of the State
of Maine that in the death of the Hon
William Window, the nation has lost ar
eminent statesman, successful financiel
and a true patriot.
Resolved that q copy of these resolu
tons be sent to the family Of the deceased
by the secretary of state.
The same was passed by the House ane
both branches Of the Legislature adjourne,
out of respect to the memory of the emf
nent statesman.