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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07
State Lands and state Roada.

The committee on State Lands and State
Office:
Wednesday, Feb. 20, az = O'Clock u. m..
Resolve authorizing the land agent IN sell a
part of Williams Island in Freeport: also GER
tain islands in Sheepscot river and Boothbay
Harbor.
Petition q D.: a. Russell for aid to build a
road in Dallas Pl., in Franklin county.
Petition Of county commissioners for aid to
build road in Jerusalem Pl., in Franklin
county.
!. II. JACKSON, Chairman.
II. w. SHAW. Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07

Jerry Simpson of sockless fame is now
devoting his spare time to lecturing on
Political Revolutions. If any man is
competent, from personal experience to
speak on that subject, it is certainly Jerry
Simpson. He has been there and knows
all about it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07
Agriculture.

The Committee on Agriculti re will give
public meeting at the State House:
Thursday, Feb. 2. 1898. at B O'Clock II. NJ;
On acts to make the Orrington, East Edding-
ton and Jonesboro Agricultural Societies
beneiciaries under the laws paying stipend to
agricultural societies.
Thursday. Feb. :, 1875, lat = o'clock, u. NJ:
On an amendment to the law in relation to
the inspection of fertilizers.
FRANK S. ADAMS, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07
Claims.

The committee on Claims will give public
hearing at their room in the State House:
Thursday. Feb. s,Is0'. at O'Clock p. IN.
On petition of selectmen of Friendship ask
ing that said town be reimbursed for expen-
ses incurred for n State pauper.
Thursday. Feb. =, 1898. at . O'Clock p IN.
On petition of VIM. II. Holmes for State
bounty under the act of 1863.
By order of committee,
W. S. WELLS, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07

is gratifying fact that. the members Of
the American Congress have como TO an
appreciation of the great Importance Of
placing their country at the vantag
point in this matter, and that after long
and strenuous agitation, definite action
has at length been taken and the way Of
success apparently made clear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07
Financial Affairs.

The committee on Financial Affairs will give
hearings, in the State treasurer's Office as
follows:
Thursday, Feb. =, 1895, at 2 o'clock p. m.
On resolve in favor of the Children's Aid
Society of Belfast.
Bill abating collateral inheritance tax
against st. Marks Home for aged women.
Resolve in favor of the Deering Insane Hos
pital.
Per order,
]. NJ. LAWRENCE, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07
Agriculture.

The committee on Agriculture will meet IN
the Agricultural room during the session OF
the Legislature, Wednesday afternoons at
O'Clock.
Per order Of com. f. 5. ADAMS Secy'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07
The Authors Journal

is the title OF a new monthly magazine de
voted to writers. Its purpose, as outlined
in the Introductory editorial, is to aid and
interest all workers in the field of litera-
ture, bending its energies particularly to
the instruction and guidance of inexperi-
enced writers, and at the same time Civ
ing news and notes of value to profession
al authors. The editor of this new publ
cation is Frank Lee Farnell, formerly of
Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly The
first number, just out, contains several
interesting articles on literary work, des-
cribes the prizes offered by various peri
odicals for short stories, gives an index to
literary articles in the current ma gazines
and has other important features The
thor's Journal William St, New York J
The North American Review
for February opens with three timely ar
ticles on the currency question, which are
bracketed together under the title of 1.-The
Financial Middle" They are written by
Secretary of Agriculture J. Sterling Nor
ton, Representative William NJ Springer,
chairman of the house committee on
banking and currency, and Henry w.
Cohiioh, ptesittip VI ehc SuuSt -NitlOIlIl
Bank of New York, and formerly comp
troller of the currency. This important
symposium is followed by trenchant ar
ticle on Literature and the English
Book Trade from the pen of Ouida.
The New Pulpit forms the subject of q
vigorous paper by the Rev. III. A.
Haweis, which cannot fail to attract
wide attention. The literary feature of
the number is furnished by Andrew
Lang, who contributes some delightful
Recollections of Robert Louis Steven
son, = which possess unique interest ow-
ing to the close friendship existing be-
tween the two writers. In other articles
Senator Orville II. Platt discusses the
. Problems in the Indian Territory, "
Prof. Simon Newcomb tells why We
Need a National University II. HI. Boy
'sen deals with THE Matrimonial Puz-
Gle" and Charles Scdgwick Minot writes
IN The Psychical Comedy" mo East |
18th ST., New York;
Eclectic Magazine.
The current number of the Eclectic
Magazine Of foreign literature opens with
Amc- Caillard's philosophic article on
The knowledge of Good and Evil A
eview Of Robert Louis Steyenson's work
blows Prince Kropotkin's account of
Recent Science" discusses the new treat
nent OF diphthcria, earthquakes, and the
progress toward the invention Of flying
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07

A tourist was being driven over part
of the country in Ireland where his in
fernal majesty appeared to have given his
name to all the objects of interest in the
locality, for there was the Devils Bridge
the DEVILS Cauldron. the DEVILS Glen,
etc. Said the traveller, 1.-The devil seems
to be the greatest landowner in these
parts' "Ah, sure, your honor" replied
the jarvey. that is SO, but he lives in
England. think he's what they call an
absentee landlord in Ireland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07

If the German Emperor rests easy In
his ..place Of power and prize, . there is
nothing in the speeches which he almost
daily infiicts upon his patient subjects to
indicate the fact.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07

No notice whatever will be taken Of nm
signed communications.
TIE JOURNAL CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE
for the reservation or return OF rejected COM
munications.
Address all communications relating to sub
scriptions and advertisements to BURLEIGH &
FLYNr, Publishers, Augusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07
MAINE GOSSIP.
The Maine winter is with us in all its
glcry

This would be good time to recruit
Hawaiian defenders in the old Pine
Tree State. A New York veteran claims
20 have about 1000 men enrolled and
ready to go to the defense OF the Dole
government Events seem TO show, how
ever, that Mr.. Dole and his followers are
amply able to take care of themselves
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07
Insane Hospital.

The committee on Insane Hospital will
give public hearing in the Bank Examiners
room at the State House.
Tuesday, Feb. IL. at = O'Clock d. M
On all bills in reference to the State support
of the chronic insane.
On claims of town of Lisbon on account Of
Eliza Buckley, insane patient.
L. H. PARKHURsr, Secretary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07

The committee on Towns will give public
hearing In the Senate Chamber, State house:
Thusrday, Feb. 2. at o'clock u. M.
Petition of David 5. Bunker and 20 others OF
sullivan and W. II. Lawrence and IS other
for the division of the town of Sullivan, and
the incorporation of the town of Sorrento.
BY order of committee,
r. A. RyERsog. Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07
Seashore Fisheries,

Committee on Seashore Fisheries viii meet II
Seashore Fisheries room every "Wednesday a.
$50 p. NJ, until further notice.
MCPHERSON, Chairman.
HIT. CROCKETT, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07
Notice..

| The Joint select committee on Eastern Maine
insane Hospital, win give public hearing
at the State House, Tuesday evening, Feb. II.
on q resolve in favor of additions to the Maine
Insane Hospital at Augusta.
| FREDERICK II. PARKHURsT, Sec'y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07
Taxation.

The Joint special committee on Taxation
will hold regular meetings on Tuesdays at
900 p. NJ, in taxation committee room under
land agents office.
IA. GILBERT, Sec'y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07
temperance.

The committee on temperance will give pub
lie hearings rs follows:
Wednesday. Feb. IL, 1898:
On petition of Barker Holt of New Glouces-
ter, and 1000 other citizens of the State of
Maine, on proposed amendment to Chap. q,
X. S., relating to intoxicating liquors.
On act to provide for the treatment and cure
of habitual drunkards.
@. NJ. CHUTE, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07
Penobscot County Delegation.

There will be regular meetings OF the Penob
scot Delegation at room of committee OF
Legal Affairs on Wednesdays lmmediately AZ
ter adjournment. Per Order.
STANLEY PLUMMER, Sec'y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07

1t is said that Secretary Carlisle of the
treasury department is an open candidate
for the supreme bench whenever vacan-
cy occurs in that body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07
Towns.

The committee on Towns will hold its
regular meetings in the Senate chamber, on
R. G. PENNEY, Chairman.
r. A. RYERsoN, Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07
Insane Hospital.

Regular meetings of committee on insane
Hospital will be held on Tuesday at p. M. IL
the Bank Examiners room.
C.N. WATERHoUsE, Chairman.
FIJI PARKHURsT, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07
State Library.

The regular meetings of the committee on
State Library will be held in the Library,
every Wednesday evening at -" O'CLOCK IN
til further notice. Per order,
Jan. TO- 1896 F. A. FLOYD, Secretay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07

On petition of Geo. w. Hahn and others, re-
questing that Chap. 2l6 of the Public Laws of
1898 be repealed.
On act 10 repeal sections and of Chap.
26s of the Public Laws of 1889 relating to school
text books, and to amend sections and OF
Chap. II of the Revised Statutes, of 1883.
On petition of /. w. Parker of Otisield, and
others. educators of the State, in regard TO
tuition and transportation of free high school
scholars.
Per Order
JAMES II. HowEs, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07
Interior Waters.

public hearings at their room in the State
House as follows:
Thursday, Feb. :, 1893, pho p. M.
On an act to authorize Joseph Hezleton to
navigate Presapscot river
On remonstrance of K. Toothaker and 1875
sive right to navigation on the MooseIucme-
guntic lake
On bill an act to authorize Charles Foster to
located in the towns of Mexico and Carthage
On petition of Fred c. Barker and others of
Rangeley, for exclusive rights to navigate the
Interchangeable lake.
JOHN X. AMEs, Chairman.
GEO. p. LoNGLEY, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07
Banks and Banking.

Committee of Banks and Banking will hole
their regular meeting in the bank examiner!
room ON Wednesdays at 3sP. NJ
A. K. DAY, Chairman.
F. H. PARKHuRsT, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07

The other day Deputy Coroner Echerd,
of Connellsville, Pa. was just proceeding
TO impanel jury to investigate the mys-
FERROUS death of Mrs. Josephine Halliday,
when he was interrupted by the corpse
exclaiming: "Hellol What's all this fuss
about?" He told her that she was dead
and that he was about to hold an inquest
over her; but she wouldn't have it that
way at all, and he was compelled to post
pone the proceedings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07
Judiciary.
January 8, 1886

Regular meetings Of the committee on
judiciary will be held in the committee room
ON Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, at
9 O'Clock, p. NJ, until further notice.
WILLIAM j. KNowLToN, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07
Joint Special Committee on Taxa
fiox

JoInt Spectral CommItteo on Taxa
ton.
The Joint Special Committee on Taxation
hereby give notice of hearing in the Senate
Chamber
Tuesday, Feb. IL, 1898 ,at , O'Clock, y. nj. ):
On bill an act to exempt soldiers and sailors
receiving State aid from paying poll tax.
Tuesday, Feb. IL. at 2.3O O'Clock, d. M
On petition of selectmen of Chesterville for
rebate on State tax for 1893 and 1894.
Per order,
z. A. GILBERT, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07
Ways and Bridges.

The committee on Ways and Bridges Will
meet in the agricultural room during the
sessions of the Legislature, Tuesday after
moons at 2.30 O'Clock. Per order,
ALBERT A. COLE, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07
Military Affairs.

The committee on Military Affairs will meet
in the office OF the Adjutant General on
c. H. PRESCOTT, Chairman.
JOHN o. PATTEN, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07
Inland Fisheries and Came.

The committee on Inland Fisheries and
Game will meet at their room every Tuesday
at go p. NJ.
CYRUS A. PACKARD, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07
Labor.

The Committee on Labor will hold its regu.
lar meetings in the room of Commissioner OF
Labor on Tuesdays at2.3O P. M.
a. E. SIMPSON, Chairman.
DIX. JEWELL, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07
Interior Waters.

The committee on Interior Waters will meet
every Thursday at $50 P. M. Per Order.
JOHN X. AMEs, Chairman
Geo. p. Longley, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07
COMMITTEE NOTICES.
Legal Affairs.

Regular meetings of the committee on Legal
Affairs will be held in the committee room on
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at
O'Clock P. M, until further notice.
JOHN III. HILL, Secretary.
January 8, 1896
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07
Railroad Telegraph and Express.

The regular meeting of the Railroad Tele-
graph and Express committee win be held
Wednesdays at 2.3O p. NJ, in railroad conf
missioner's office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07
State Prison

The committee on State Prison will give a
public hearing Tin regard to having a matron
appointed for the PRISON. Feb. z, at Q O'Clock
T. NJ, in the room of Commerce and Claims.
F. H. COUSINS, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07
Notice,

The committee on Reform School will leave
Augusta for Portland on Thursday, Feb. 9TH.
1895, at S.45 p. NJ.
J. w. BISHOP, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07
Education,
Tuesday. Feb. Ia. 1898. ap. m.

The committee on Education will give pub.
| lie hearings at their room in the State Hous,
| as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07
Education.

The regular meetings of the Committee on
Education will be held Tuesday of each week
at O'Clock p. NJ. in the adjutant generals Of
fee
Per order,
JAMES II. HowEs, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07
ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING.

The New England Kitchen of Boston
serves Il scent lunch, consisting of hot
soup, bread and butter, sandwiches, buns
or cookies, to the pupils of the Boston
high schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07
Towns,

JAMES H. HowEs, Secretary.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1895-02-12
State School of Ninss.

The following bill has teen in-
trodu d in the House by Repre-
sentative Mccarthy:
Be it enacted by the Legislature of
the State Of idaho
SECTION 1. A School of Sci
ence is hereby established which
shall be known under the name
and style of the Idaho School
of Science"
SEC, 2. The object of such
School of Science is to furnish
facilities for the education of
persons who may desire to re-
ceive special-instruction in chem
istry, metallurgy. geology. min
eralcgy. mining, mining engin-
eering, mathematics, mechanics,
drawing OF other sciences.
Sec. 3. That Board of Dir
ectors are hereby established
that shall be known under the
name and style of the State
Board of Directors of the Idaho
School of Science. 1t shall con-
sist of the Governor of the State,
the President of the Idaho
School of Science and five other
members. The five members of
the Board of Directors shall be
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1895-02-12

A resolution TO the effect that
Cheer and greeting be sent to
the members of tn Legislature
of the State of Oregon, who are
opposing the reelection of an U.
s. Senator opposed to the unre-
stricted coinage of silver, and
who is not the choice of the ma
jority of the electors of the State
of Oregon, passed the House
Friday morning by vote of 80
to 5. Those voting against the
resolution, and in fact doing all
in their power to d efeat the pas
sage of the measure, were Crane
and Henry of Kootenai; Clark. of
Bear Lake; Rowton, of Idaho,
an Thorpso of Idaho and
Nez Perez, and those men took
their stand against the resolu-
ton for the reason that the Re
publicans in the Legislature, had
repealed tn only silver law on
our Statutes in this State, and
that they should net tly and in
tiuence other states to legislate
in favor of silver, when Il ey had
themselves legislated against the
white metal. s.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1895-02-12

nominated by the Governor, with
the approval of the Senate. AT
least three of said directors shall
be residents of mining counties
in this State; and at least two OF
whom shall be residents of agrl-
cultural counties in this State,
who shall hold their Office for the
term of two years and until their
successors are duly appointed
and qualified. They shall re-
ceive no compensation for their
services, but shall be paid their
travelling and other necessary
expenses while employed on the
business of the board.
SEC. 4. The sail Board of
Directors shall BE- a DO ly corpor-
ate, capable in law of suing and
being sued, of taking, holding
and selling real and personal
property, and contracting and
being contracted with, Of having
and using corp )rlte seal, and
of causing all things to be done
necessary to carry out the pro-
visions of this act.
Sec. 5. Any vacancy in said
board caused by death, resigna
ton or removal from the State,
shall be filed by appointment by
the Governor of the State: Pro-
Uided, h0toeUer, That the person
appointed to fill any such vac
ancy shall be CHI )sen from the
same county as the one whose
place he shall be appointed to
fill, and shall only hold his place
by virtue OF such appointment,
for the ex iro,, term caused by
SuC11 NdSdnC
SEC. 6. The Board OF Direct
ors provided for in this act shall
meet within 80 lays after their
appointment at the call of and at
such pl zee as IL e Governor shall
direct, at such other times and
places as the said board shall de-
termine upon.
Sec. Z. Attieir first meeting,
the board shall choose one of
their m emoers as president of
their own board.
Sec. 8. At the first meeting
of the Board of Directors, or as
soon thereafter, as competent
persons can be obtained, they
shall appoint a secretary and
treas lrer of the board. The
treasure must be a member of
such Board of Directors, but the
secretary may or may not be a
member of such board. They
shall require such bonds from the
said secretary and treasurer as
shall be deemed adequate to Sc
cure the faithful performance of
their duti. S by those respective
officers; and such officers shall
be chosen for a period of two
years, and until their successors
are chosen and qualified. Pro
vided, That the said officers may
be removed by said bard for
cause shown.
Sec. 8. The board shall di-
rect the disposal of any and all
moneys appropriated for the pur-
poses of the said Idaho School of
Science.
Sec. ID. The secretary of the
board shall reside and keep his
Office at or lear the Idaho School
of Science; it shall be his duty
to keep a record of the transac-
tons of the said beard, which
shall be open at all times to the
inspection of any citizen in this
State. He shall also have the
custody of all books, papers.
documents and other property
which may be DEF osited in his
office; also keep and file all re-
ports which may be made from
time to time by county, State
and district mechanical and min
ing societies, and all correspond
ence from other persons and So
cieties pertaining to the bust less
of mining or any subject nclud-