The Portland daily press., 1895-01-17
(special to the PRESSD

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son, who was nominated today. The present
superintendent, Mr.. Luce, who was also
candidate for the office. retlres after an
honorable service of sixteen years.
Prof. Stetson's support was very strone,
leading citizens of almost every town IN
the state giving him strong and hearty en-
dorsement for the position. Among his
numerous supporters are ex-Goyernors
Dingley and Robbie, Senators Hale and
Frye, President Harris and the professors
of the State college. the president OF Bates
college, President Gallagher of the Maine
Wesleyan seminary, Principal Sargent OF
H enron academy. the principals ana
teachers of the Gorham and Castine Normal
schools.
BY ELECTRICS TO THE CAPE.
If the plans which the promoters of the
proposed electric road between Portland
and Cape Eliza beth evidently have in mind,
are carried out. they will not only afford
people delightful ride along the beautiful
Cape shore, but will provide entertainment
as we'll, for their charter would permit
them to own ana run summer hotel, sum-
mer res ort or various kinds of amusements.
The bill was put in this morning by Repre-
sentative naIrabee of Portland. and with 1t
came petitions signed by 1914 residents of
Cape Elizabeth and Portland. who express
themselves ia orably to the granting of
the charter. These petitions were signed
by George G. Mountfort and SO others. j. II.
Fitzgerald and 305, E. L. Stanwood & Co.,
and 279, John B. Colye and 209. J. @. Rund-
lett and 122, Lewis & Greeley and 3S2. Rines
Brothers and ll6, A. D. Boyd and 12S, J. S.
Winslow and 1874, and A. V. Cole and l59.
By the bill Jacob S. Winslow, S. r. Small.
A. D. Boyd and F. G. Boyd, with their
associates, are made a corporation to he
known as the Portland Electric Railway
with authority to operate road by animal
or electric power. beginning at the inter-
section of Cross and Free streets in Port
land and running through Cross and Com
mericaI streets to Portland bridge, thence
over the bridge into the town of Care Eliza
beth. The route to be followed in Cape
Elizabeth is to be Fixed by the municipality
and asserted to in writing by the corpora
ton. The corporation shall have the power
from time to time 10 fix such rates for trans
porting persons andproperty.as it may-deem
expedient, and generally shall have all the
powers and be subject to all the liabilities
of corporations as set forth in chapter 40 of
the IGVlS6u IotdLul0ss AAO SopOIotAOh oAleAiA
maintain in repair the portions, of the
street it occupies and for space OF
eighteen inches outside it's rails, and the
municipal officers of tine city Of Portland
shall have power at all times to make such
regulations as to rate of speed and removal
of snow and ice from such portions of tue
streets as are occupied by the tracks, and
from space eighteen inches outside OF
each rail as the public convenience and
safety may require.
The company may issue bonds IN such
sums and such times, secured by mol tgage
on its property, as it may desire. All bonds
shall be binding and legal. even if sold at
less than par. The company shall have
power to aid or invest its funds in the con-
structinn of summer hotels. summer or
shoresresort land the accompanying.arrange-
ments at such resorts. The capital stock is
not to exceed $500,000 in shares of $1,000 each.
unless two-thirds of sthe stockholders as
sent to its increase beyond that sum. The
company is made liable for the neglect OF
misconduct of its agents or servants. and
for damages caused by defects in the high
ways due to its negligence. Wilful obstruc-
ton of the operation of the road. is made
punishable by fine not exceeding S2O0 OF
by imprisonment not exceeding sixty days
The company is authorized to hold real and
personal estate and motive power as may be
necessary. The railroad shall be con.
structed and maintained in such form and
manner and with such rails and appliances
as the corporation may deem necessary. and
upon such grades as the municipal officers
may direct Alterations in the grade OF
streets and roads may be made when neces-
sary at the company's expense, if tho
municipal officers assent to the changes
Disputes arising over crossings with the
tracks of other companies are to be settled
by the railr Dad commissioners.
The directors of the company may issue
or transfer stock to any person or corpora
ton in consideration of any claim OF de-
mand against the company, or construction
work done for tho company or in payment
for any property, right or privilege grant ed
| to the company and such stock shall be the
same as if actual cash had been paid there
| for, and shall be fully paid and non-assess
able. The corporation may change and ex
| tend it's locations If the municipal officers
assent. TIE streets and roads lawfully USED
| by this company shall not be used for the
construction of any other similar railway
| but the company may contract with any
| connecting lines for the use of its tracks
The company may sell or lease its propert.
| and franchise. buy or lease those of Other
companies or consolidate with other CON.
panies and issue mortgage bonds in pay,
ment for liabilities arising under this pro
vision. Other companies are authorized tl
avail themselves of this provision. The
corporation shall not be required to run its
cars in wi2ter when the line is blocked by
| ice or snow or when the convenience OF
wants of the public do not demand it, In
| the erection of poles, posts, lamps and
wires tae company shall be guided by the
general laws.
The bill and petitions were referred to Inc
| committee railroads.
MORE WHO HUNGER AND THIRST.
The hungry and thirsty were promptly Oh
| hand this morning. Mr.. Haines of Water
vile presented two measure in relation c
| tle State college. One is bill to lay a tax