Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-07
EASTERN MAINE
The Location for New Insane
Hospital, Says House,
-
Anew Liquor Commissioned Bill In
troduced in Senate.
Comparatively Few New Measures Presented
Interest Being in Hospital.


hospital had field day in the House,
Wednesday forenoon. They were more
than pleased with the result, indeed
some expressed surprise at the size of their
vote, and as the tally sheet showed name
after name going down on their side they
could hardly repress the natural delight
there was handshaking, hand clapping
and something almost like cheer with
ia Bangor ring to it,.
. Both sides of this hospital question
opened the exercises very fayorably
The leaders had been wisely chosen. Col
Stanley Plummer of Dexter is recognized
as one of the hest speakers in the Legisla-
tlre and he certainly more than bore out
his reputation as an orator. His argu-
ments were clean cut and his review of the
matter most admirable. He was fol-
lowed by eloquent speakers, indeed the
number of those who spoke for the East
ern Maine was larger than the number
who spoke in opposition. Mr.. Wheelden
of Portland made very strong argument
opening the case for the opposition. He
is clear, forcible, impressive speaker
and showed that he had Il comprehensive
grasp of the question. Several convinc-
ing speakers followed.
A large number of Bangor people were
present and many ladies despite the in
clemency of the weather. came to the
Capitol and remained until the vote was
taken.
Senator Prescott introduced a bill re-
lating to the State liquor agency drafted
by ex-senator Stewart of Saco 1t fixes
the salary of the commissioner at $1,000
and provides certain safeguards. The
Stewart bill provides that the liquors
shall be tested by an assayer and the COM
missioner shall put the liquors into pack
ages and seal them. All liquors bought
by the commissioner shall be paid for
on warrants drawn by the Governor
and Council. Bill also provides that
the local agent shall not break the
sealed packages. The commissioner
shall keep a record of the packages,
sales, ETC., and report to the Cover
nor and Council The bill also provides
that the agents shall make monthly re-
ports to the Governor and Council.
Senator Prescott introduced by request
bill providing that forest growth on
land which is part of a farm, or an outly-
ing woodlot which is kept or used as part
of farm in incorporated towns be ex-
empt from taxation to an amount not ex-
ceeding one-half the value of the farm.
The act to supply the people of Dexter
with pure water was recalled from the
Governor and laid upon the table.
Senator Savage put in a bill to exempt
all property of Y. NJ. c. Associations
used for religious purposes from taxa
ton.
Senator Savage also put in bill,
amending the law in relation to court
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provide that witnesses shall not be obliged
to sign transcripts of testimony.
Mr. Haines of Watcrville, introduced a
bill to provide for the giving of public
notice to the commissioners of fish and
game by persons who intend to ask the
Legislature for special legislation in re-
gard to fish and game.
Width OF Tires.
Mr. Brewer of Frecport introduced
measure designed to force people to obey
the instructions of town officers in the
matter of width of tires, by taxing teams
drawing narrow tired vehicles in cases
where such teams are now exempt. His
bill amends section six, chapter six
Revised Statutes, by inserting in the
third section 'but no vehicle for trans
porting loads upon the highways or roads,
with less than three inches width of tire,
for one horse, mule or OK, and one
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