Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-03-30
Miscellaneous.

Among the scores of bills which have
passed which eau scarcely be collected un-
der general heads, some being of consider
able and some of minor importance, there
l.. spac.. fer the mention of only a compare
lively few. \ law has been passed. author
zing and requiring the inspector of facto-
ries, workshops and mines to enforce the
laws relating to fortnightly payments, sani
tiry conditions, and to require him to re-
port annually. The State assessors are
given additional powers regarding wild
lands. The property of real estate corpor-
ations is to be- taxed, but the capital stock
shall not be taxed to the owners. Parts of
Minot and Poland have been made
iato the town of Mechanic Falls.
ANY town may establish free public Ii
brary, and - for each taxable poll the first
year and 81 each succeeding year may be
assessed for the foundation and increase of
such library. Other aid will be given by
The State. Minor changes are made in the
divorce laws. Boards of health are given
the powers of providing free vaccination,
formerly conferred on the municipal o.fi-
rcrs. The change of ward lines in a city Is
forbidden unless approved by majority of
the registered voters. Through the efforts
of Mr.. Cover the law relating to obscene
literature IA now amended is more strict
and includes anything ,'manifestly tending
10 the corruption of the morals of youth.
Any blind American citizen or disabled
old soldier or sailor is exempt from the pro-
vlslons of the wkcrs' aud peadlcrs
law. An important @hw is the
one to prevent and punish
fraud i'll sales of goods hy itinerant vcndcrs
and to regulate such sales.
Any fence eight feet high or more ma
liciously maintained to annoy owners of
adjoining property, shall be treated as II
nuisance, if in a city of not less than 5000
inhabitants
Ten legal voters of tosn wherein Il
person dies, whose body would by law be
used for anatomical purposes may by filing
with the municipal officers written objec
tons to such use of the body, secure its
burial.
Towns are given more powers in regard
to the care of public parks.
The salary of the Judge of the Water
vile municipal court has been changed
from $1,000 to 500. CertItrates Of
shares of corporations may now be ,ignel
by the vice president as well as by the pres
ldent of the corporation.
The law relating to town ways is amend
ed slightly SO that the officers not only be
ing satisfied that the petitioners are respon-
slhle but THAT an inquiry into the merits i.
expedient, shall cause public notice to lr
gwen. etc.
Lincoln county commissioners have been
authorized to establish highway across
Sheepscot river and connecting Alma and
Newcastle. The laws pertaining to the
Bangor municipal court have been consolida-
ted and amended into one act. Trust and
banking companies n.ust constantly
/ have on hand aS re-
serve, in lawful money, at least Is
/ per cent of the whole amount of their de
/ posts. The official title of the deputy
! commissioner of labor is changed to the
{ inspector OF factories, workshops. II ines
and guarries, as this shows better his real
duties. Persons may have their names
! changed by retitlonng the county judge Of
/ probate, who, after giving due notice, shall
. change the name and preserve "a record.
/ Iauper settlement in town is lost by five
wears residence outside the State without
receiving aid from sal, town. 4 law has
! been passed to protect persons. associations 5
! and unions in their lnbpls trademarks, de-
vices and forms of advertising. The Cx-
hibition of bears on the highways is for
htlden. and the owner may be fined $50 or
! imprisoned 3n days and the bear killed.
umbcrmen whose business requires
them to make roais across
places not incorporated shall
I not be liable in an action for trespass, but
shall pay actual damages. There isa PEN
atty for wearing the badge of the &. A. Il
unless eutitled to wear that emblem. No
person shall bring into TIE State, or trans
( port intoxicating liquors, in violation of the
: Law. under penalty of fine of not less
/ than $50, nor more than slnu. AMI 90 days
/ Imprisonment. Il iilroa,l and express cont
pauic> are also liable to Il more severe fine.
! \ law Of mary Thousand words, has been
passed, containing the result of the
iabors of the commission appointed
10 revise and consolidate the laws
I relating to the militia. Private
and special legislation has taken up a vast
share of the time of the Law makers this
winter, and many scores of bills have been
passed incorporating various bodies. organ
| zations aud companies and upon subjects
concerning the interests of only few. 1t
/ is impossible 10 touch upon these in this ar
ticle. 1t is hoped that in the coming years
most of these matters can be disposed of
1 by the general laws.