The Portland daily press., 1895-03-01

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TO do other things. Where WAS the end 10
be?
Senator Hovey of Somerset, whose town
of Pittsfeld, wants the amendment, spoke
IN favor of the measure. explaining the
condition of things in his town and erdofs-
ing the arguments of Senator Savage.
Senator Hume objected to experimental
legislation against which they had been
warned by wise message from the Execu-
tive yesterday. Mr.. Hume wanted TO raise
his voice also in opposition to experime entail
legislation and such he regarded this to be.
The Constitution should not he changed IN
til the question had been discussed in the
public press and the corner groceries from
kittery Point to Quuddy Head. When the
people wanted their constitution changed
they would make known their wishes with
no uncertain voice, and not through
petitions sent out il behalf of the city of
Auburn.
Senator Nickerson, who opposes the
amendment, explained that he should vote
against II, Notwithstanding his iswn of
Rootbbay Harbor had exceeded its Limit OF
Indebtedness to acquire water works. The
people of the county. however, were strong
ly opposed to .he amendment. and Mr..
NicNeFson believed that his town could get
out offits difficulty without it,
Senator Engel said that part OF the
security given The holders of the bonds of
Maine cities was the five per cent limit and
he believed thatsto change il would be to
break faith with the creditors of the
municipalities.
Senator Savage claimed that Mr.. Higgins
had not correctly stated the potion of the
Auburn people on the matter two years ago.
The vote was then taken.
THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE CASE.
Hon. Josiah fl. Drummond, before the
Judiciary committee. this afternoon. pre-
sented tho case of ex-Sherlff McFadden of
Kennebec county, who seeks to recover
from the state expenses incurred in the
famous original PACKAGE case, where Me
fadden. by direction of Governor Bodwell
proceeded against Michael Burns. Burns,
as is we'll known won his case and then
turned round and sued Nc Fadden. This
ease was decided in Nc Fadden's favor, but
/ he has never been REIN bursed for his ex-
penses. Mr.. Drummond read letter from
Hon. l.. L. Carleton. who was then county
attorney. Mr.. Carleton wrote that at the
time the proceedings against Burns were be-
gun McFadden was told by Gov. Bodwell
that he should be REIN for his ex-
penses. the state treasury and the Cover
nor's fortune being behind him if necessary
Mr.. Carleton wrote that Mr.. McFadden's
claim is good one. Mr.. Drummond, who
was counsel for McF'adden, related The
history of the case, especially in its legal
features. which seemed to be of great in.
terest to the lawyers of the committee. The
ISllaim is for about $500.
1.-THE committee Will report the bill.1g
Ise THE CITY FsSOUTH PORTLAND.
Before the legal affairs committee, this
afternoon. Messrs. E. G. Reynolds. g. A.
Tilton and B. B. Small advocated amended
bill to enable the voters Of the town Of
lSouth Portland, that is TO be, to vote on the
acceptance of the city charter which will bs
made to apply to South Portland in place Of
the old town OF Cape Elizab beth. S. P. May
berry was the only remonstrant.
NOTES.
The committee on labor has reported
| fought not to pass'' on the bill to create ;
state board of arbitration.
Mr.. Larrabee of Portland. who OCCUPIED
the Speakers chair this morning. wen
| through tue rOutiu6 UuSlueSS gracefully dnC
| with gratifying despatch.
The committee ON library has reported thu
resolve in favor of the Maine Historical
society.
The Sorrento-Sullivan fight was assigned
for next Thursday in the Senate today.
8. G. Ward, Esq. told the judiciary com
mittee this afternoon why the Maine Liv,
Stock Insurance company should b.
chartered.