The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05

day together with the lady managers,
Mrs. Z. g. Burleigh and Mrs. L. M. N.
Stevens and alternates, Miss Kate Locke
Of Bethel and Mrs. A. X. Bixby Of Show
hogan, to take preparatory measures FOR
a fitting representation of the state at the
exposition, and to present the matter to
the Legislature.
Resolves 10 relation TO the death OF
Hon. William Window, secretary of the
treasury were unanimously passed, FRI
day.
Resolved by the Legislature of the
State Of Maine that In the death OF the
Hon. VIM. Window, the nation has. lost
an eminent statesman, q successful hnan
cier and true patriot.
Resolved that copy of these resolu-
lions be sent TO the family Of the deccas-
ed by the secretary Of state.
Senator Walton presented . petition
that railroad be constructed from the
terminus of the Belfant and Moosehead
road At Burnham. extending through
Canaan village and Skowhegan to Show
hogan village or other convenient point on
the Kennebec. The petitioners, therefore
request that this charter OF the Waldo &
Somerset Railway Company be amended
ton of said road. The petition also asks
that the charter be SO amended that the
capital stock shall not be less than $780,
900, and to allow i've years In which 10
construct such road; also 70 authorize
change In the location Of said road as
now made. The signers are the presi-
dent and directors Of the corporation.
There Is an accompanying bill.
II IL tat
to incorporate the territory embraced
within the limits Of school districts Nos.
4 and In the town Of Pittsneld into the
vides, among other powers, that the poll
tax shall not exceed 81 per year and that
the tax on property shall not exceed one
half Of one per cent. Oh dollar.
A Communication was received from
Governor Burleigh conveying the report
OF committee Of Council as follows:
In COUNCIL, January 6, 1891.
The special committee 10 which WAS
referred the Resolve requesting the Gov
ernor and Council TO inquire Into the
matter Of Reformatory Prison for Wo-
men report that In their judgment the
establishment of reformatory prison for
women within this State Is not expedi.
ent at the present time.
Senator Wilbur has presented bill to
incorporate the Canada & Maine Railway
shall not be less than 800. 900 nor more
than ol60,0O0. The bill would provide
for building and operating . railroad
from any point on the main line Of the
Franklin and Megantic X. r., near its
terminus In Kingfeld. up the Carrabasset
valley to connect within the State with
the Canadian Pacific. Section provides
that the corporation shall begin construc-
tion on or before Jan. LIST, 1894,
Among the papers presented last week
on the following;
BY Mr.. Merrill Of St. Petition
Of r. M. wilkins and 81 others, legal
voters Of St. Adams for . law prohibit
ing the catching Of trout, plckerel and
white perch In Indian pond. In said town
from Nov. LIST to May LIST for . period Of
i've years, also for the appointment Of .
hsh warden In said town TO enforce said
act.
BY Mr.. Walton of Somerset Petition
of B. P. J. Weston and 81 others for sp.
pOintment Of commissioners to survey
Wilbur and IS others for same. Petition
Va Ss a. w hoQA 8AA0 Az OsAoAo AOh MAoAi-
son Loan and Trust Company charter.
son Loan and Trust Company Bill, an
act TO amend section rs of chapter SO Of
the Revised Statutes Of Maine respecting
the commitment Of children TO charitable
Institutions.
Bill. An act to incorporate the Dead
river North Branch Log Driving 90. Al
so bill, an act TO incorporate the Pittsfeld
Village Corporation.
By Mr.. Harrington of Norrldgewock-
Petition of Sebasticook and Moosehead
Company with act) for author.
ity 70 issue bonds, increase Its capital
stock. etc. Remembrance Of Joseph 8.
Clark and ia others against setting Oh .
part of the town Of Athens and annex
Ing the same to the town Of Brighton,
with accompanying papers.
BY Mr.. Moore Of Arson Petition Of
c. Marshall ct al for the protection Of
lapd.locked salmon and trout In Mar.
shall's pond In Arson, and its tributaries.
BY Mr.. Howes Of Palmyra4Petition of
Robert Dobson ct d. for Incorporation OF
Douglass Dam Water Power Company.
BY Mr.. Marston Of Skowhegan-Bill.
an act to incorporate the Austin Stream
Dam Company.
BY Mr.. Totman Of STANDARDIZATION
of J. H. Lawrence and 20 others asking
the Legislature to provide such enact
ments as will allow women the right TO
the ballot In municipal elections.
BY Mr.. Haines of Kennebec-Bill, An
act to incorporate the Somerset Trust
70.
Mr.. Poor of Cumberland presented
bill to repeal chapter $50 Of the public
laws Of 1887 which established . bounty
on crows.
On motion Of Mr.. Rider Of Penobscot
II WAS ordered that the Judiciary commit
tee be directed to inquire into the expe-
diency Of enacting some law for the bet
fer protection of the forests Of Maine
from dre.
On motion Of Mr.. Walton Of Somerset,
It WAS ordered that the committee on ed
ucation be requested TO inquire into the
expediency Of SLOWING towns and school
districts In towns where academies are
located TO withdraw the money approprl-
ated for the education Of scholars ad-
vanced In their studies and appropriate
the same to the education Of such sch OIL
ars In such academies.
Mr.. Haines of Kennebec presented bill,
an act to amend chapter 81. Revised Stat
utes and 70 regulate railroad rates and
fares and on his motion the bill was laid
upon the table to be printed pending re-
ference to the committee on railroads,
and expresses.
On motion Of Mr.. Dickey of Lewiston,
ordered, That the committee on railroads
inquire into the expediency Of amending
the laws providing for board Of rail-.
road commissioner, SO that such board
shall be non. partisan.
Prohibition conference will be held un-
der the Joint auspices of the national and
state committees at Meonian Hall, CON-
mencing Feb. 9Th. At +p. m.
The Committee on Towns on Tuesday
voted to report . resolve granting 5000.
In aid of the PoltomA bridge between
Pittsfleld and Detroit.
The town of Camden Is 10 . stew.
Camden Village wants division of the
town, Rockport village opposes II and
asks for city charter for the whole
town. Large delegations are st the
Capitol and . lengthy hearing WAS held
Tuesday and Tuesday evening.
On Monday Senator Walton presented
petition Of Mrs. L. W. Weston and 81
others In favor of municipal suffrage for
women.
Senator Stewart introduced . bill 10
addition 70 chapter 1888 and sec. l, chap.
ter 1855, r. g., providing that the provi-
sions OF these chapters. Is far a. they re-:
late to intoxicating liquors, shall apply
TO liquors imported 10 the original pack
age.
Representative Moore presented peti-
ton Of 6electmen Of 6tsrks for bill TO
leealizo doinss Of the town also bill TO
Ie1slixa tina ornanixatiou of Highland