Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-09
MAINE LEGISLATURE.
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are still with Maine, and always will re
main strong and true.

main strong and true.
The eloqucncc which these chambers
have heard; such eloquence, such persua-
sion, such denunciation OF wrong, nave
found their ready echo under the capital
ddsnc In Boston. We believe that there
has never been an occasion when the for
ward work OF the world has not been ad-
vancet]. and that there never will be
time when it will not be advanced by the
united work OF Massachusetts, and Maine,
hand in hand.
Mr.. President and gentlemen, thank
you on behalf Of my companions and my
self for your cordial welcome.
Mr.. Savage Of Androscoggin: move
that the Senate now take recess OF hair
an hour, in order that the senators may
be presented to our distinguished guests.
Motion carried
During the recess the members OF the
delegation from Massachusetts were pre-
scntcd to the president and members OF
the Senate.
After the recess the Senate went on
with its formal business.
Reports Of Committees.
Committee on judiciary, to which was
referred bill an act to provide for the
regulation Of detectives, and to protect
those holding commissions as licensed
private detectives reported that the same
ought not to pass
Report adopted
Same committee to which was referred
bill an act amcndatory OF chap. 137 OF the
Public Laws of 1887, relating to imprison-
1ncnt for debt reported that tho same
ought not to pass.
Report adopted.
Same committee TO which were referred
petitions Of Il. NJ. Thomson and others,
prayjng that manufacturers and dealers
in marble and granite may have alien on
their work, reported that the petitioners
have leave to withdraw.
Report adopted.
Same committee to which was referred
bill an act to incorporate the Corinna
Water Company, reported that the same
ought to pass.
Report accepted. Bill printed.
Committee on legal affairs, to which
was referred petition of &. w. Gordon
and Others Of Lewiston, praying that a
law be enacted SO that persons sending
papers or magazines after the paid up
subscription for the same has expired
shall do so at their own risk, reported
that petitioners have leave to withdraw.
Report adopted.
Same committee to which was referred
bill an act to preserve the purity OF pub
lie water supplies, reported that the same
should be referred to the next Legislature
Report adopted.
Committee on financial affairs to which
were referred petitions of John A. Peters
and others, praying that any physician
may be called to treat patients in the
Bangor General Hospital, reported that
the same should be referred to the com
mittee on legal affairs.
Report adopted.
Same committee to which was referred
resolve authorizing temporary loan
for the year 1896, reported that the same
ought to pass.
Report accepted. Resolve read first
time and tomorrow assigned
Committee on education, to which was
referred order of the Legislature referring
to supervisors of schools, reported in bill
an act to amend sec. s, chap. ZIG OF
the Public Laws of 1898, and that the
same ought to pass.
Report accepted. Bill printed
Same committee to which was referred
order of the Legislature relating to max
ing free high schools compulsory in all
towns OF more than 1000 inhabitants, re-
ported that tho same be referred to the
next Legislature.
Report adopted.
Committee on mercantile affairs and
insurance, to which was referred bill an
act relating to fraternal beneficiary and
assessment corporations reported that
the same ought to pass.
Report accepted. Bill printed.
Committee on interior waters, to which
was referred petition of G. G. Quincy and
others of Masards to authorize Beverley
Hawkins to build and maintain piers AMI
booms in tho st. Croix river in Said
town, reported that petitioners haye leave
to withdraw.
Report adopted
Same committee to which was referred
resolve in aid oil naviga'ion on Moose
head lake, reported thai the same ought
to pass.
Report accepted. .',esolvc printed.
Committee on TWINS to which was re
fcrred petition Y. J., d. Merrill and others,
praying that Apart of tho town of Madi-
son be INCORPORATED into n new town,
presented reports A and b. Report is
ought to'pass on bill an act to incorporate
the town of Old Point and report Is Is
ought not to pass on tho Same.
on motion of Mr.. Hume of Washington
re,,,ort A was accepted, and the bill was
aid on the table to be printed under joint
rules.
Committee on taxation, TO which was
referred bill an act to exempt property
OF Incorporated Young Mems Christian
Associations from taxation, presented re-
ports A (ought to pass and b fought
not to pass) on the same
On motion Of Mr.. Hume of Washington
the reports were laid on the table to be
printed, pending acceptance, and special
ly assigned for Thursday of next week
The joint select committee to which
was referred the consideration OF the Gov
ernor's message reported rs follows:
That so much of the message as relates
to the financial condition of the State be
referred to the committee on financial
aft Hrs
That so much as relates to taxation be
referred to committee on taxation.
That SO much as relates to the agricul-