The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-26
At Augusta

AZ augusta
OF the liquor legislation but orc i'll
has finally passed and been signed by the
governor, and this is the one making the
present prohbitory law apply to liquor in
the original packages.
The bill chartering the Peoples En-
forcement League has passed both
Houses and on its ilnal passage to be en-
acted in the House on Saturday, was
tabled by Mr.. Stone at the request Of Mr.
White of Bangor.
The nuisance act which is similar TO
that which has been In the New Ilamp-
shire Legislature, has been passed to be
engrossed. II gives the Supreme Court
on the petition Of not less than twenty
legal voters, the authority to close up
nuisances, which are defined as houses Of
ill-fame and places where intoxicating
liquors are sold for tipping purposes or
dispensed in any manner not provided for
by law.
Another bill which declares habtual
drinkers and proprietors Of rum shops
shall not be placed on the jury lists, has
also passed to be engrossed.
The committee on the trial of Judge
Hamilton was announced Tuesday as fol
lows: Senate, Powers, Rider, Libby;
House, Peaks, Harrington, Clason,
Jersey, Drew, Chadbourn. Archibald.
The ballot bill as 1t passed applies to all
cities, towns and plantations. Represen-
tatives Marston, ToiInan, Moore and Lib
by voted for the bill and Representatives
Harrington, Howes and Merrill against
it.
Quite movement is being agitated to
refer the report of the valuation com
mittee to the next legislature and adopt
the valuation of 1881 for the years ensu-
ing.
A hearing upon the Waldo Fair bill was
given by the Finance Committee Tuesday
afternoon. Hon Henry Lord president of
the State Board of Trade, Hon. A. II.
Bixby chairman of .he Maine board Of
Commissioners, Hon. Henry Ingals aud
others advocated the bill and the $40 900
appropriation.
The trial of Judge Hamilton OF :he
Biddeford Municipal court that is to
come of Friday, is matter that has
already occasioned great interest. 1t is h
most unfortunate affair aud exceedingly
regretted on all sides. The charges are
| for drunkenness on the bench and i'm
morality and the trial Is before the legis
ature for removal by address. A joint
committee on the trial OF the case must
be appointed. Senators Powers, Ryder
and Stewart will probably be that com.
mittee on the part OF the Senate Both
branches will meet In convention. Evil
dence must be taken and argument made
as in any trial. Attorney General Little
field is to represent the State. 1t Is esti-
mated that two days will be required
one being devoted to the arguments
After the case Is closed both branches
enter into executive session. II the yer
dict pronounced is against the accused
then the office is declared vacant.
When the report of the Valuation was
under consideration Mr.. Marston said -
| Skowhegan wishes to be recorded at
among the minority that the gentleman
refers to. He says that large majority
Of the people of this State believe tina,
the valuation that has been taken Is RICH,
and just. Now, Skowhegan protests
sgaist the valuation that has been placed
upon her, He speaks of wild lands, and
just one instance would like to quote
from this report, and could give doz-
EN- more similar and equivalent to it.
ask you to look on the 50th page.-"Wild
No 4, Range l. There are % 400 acres
and valued at only 800 100. Now, | am
an Interested party In one-half, or there.
abouts, of that township. The other
owners of the township have, within the
past six months, sold their interest. and
when lumberman sells piece of timber
land he generally endeavors to get what
there is in it, and the other undivided half
interest In that land was sold for 90 cents
an acre, and It's valuation Is 50 so.
The Valuation Committee has voted to
report favorably on the adoption of the
Valuation Commissions report, with a
proviso giving the State Board of Asses
sors authority to grant hearings on valu-
alton matters, make the necessary chang
es and report the same to the next Legis-
hture.
The bill providing for State board of
assessors, which passed the House by a
decided majority Friday, had al
ready passed the Senate and now goes to
the Governor for approval.
Senator Haines, of the Legal Affairs
Committee, reported the resolve provid-
ing for an amendment to the constitution
| so as to have an educational test Ia vot-
ing. The committee were unanimous in
the matter. The resolve is the same as
the Massachusetts law.
Mr.. Walton Of Somerset Friday last, In
troduced memorial of the Skowhegan
board of trade In relation to the valua-
ton of the town Of Skowhegan, which
on his motion was referred to the com
mittee on valuation.
Mr. Giles for the committee on educa.
ton to which was referred bill. an act To
provide for the education Of children In
unorganized plantations and townships In
this State, report resolve In favor of the
youth In township Of Pal lin Pond Som
erset county. and that the same ought to
pass.
The resolution for removal of Judge
Hamil on of Bedford by address passed
the Senate and in the House Friday WAS
refused passage.
The Senate Saturday morning refused
to accept the refusal of the House to con
cur in the matter. The House Saturday
held long and earnest discussion on
reconsideration of Fridays vote. 1t then
voted to reconsider, yeas 46, nays SO. 1t
was then voted to adopt the resolutions In
concurrence with the Senate.
March 81 is assigned for the hearing.
The tax bill was on Wednesday recommitted
to the Tax committee for amendments.
The bill allowing the Iron Hall and societies
similarly organized to do business in Maine,
has passed both branches.
No man in Maine has so much reason to
thank his enemies, as Governor Burleigh.-
Lewiston Journal.
The sincere and out-spokep attitude of Gov
Burleigh in favor Of the ballot bill has borne