Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-26

MAINE LEGISLATURE.
SIXTY EIGHTH SESSION.
SENATE.

Monday, Jan. %, 1897.
The Senate met according to ad-
journment and was called to order by
the President.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Leach of Au-
gusta.
Journal of Friday read and approved.
Papers from the House disposed of in
concurrence
The following came from the House
referred to the Hancock county delega-
ton, and on motion by Mr.. MCCULLOUGH
of Washington. was laid on the table
pending reference in concurrence
Bill an act to increase the salary Of
the judge of probate of the county of
Knox.
A communication was received from
the secretary of State transmitting
the report of the railroad commission
crs and was referred to the committee
on railroads, telegraphs and expresses.
a communication was received from
the secretary of State transmitting the
report of the Governor and Executive
Council relating to repairing the State
bridge across MattawaInkeag river,
and was referred to the committee on
ways and bridges.
The following bills. petitions and re-
solves were presented and referred:
JUDICIARY.
BY Mr.. Chamberlain of L~incoln-Bill
an act to amend an act relating to the
charter of the Pefnaquid, Damariscotta
and Newcastle Railroad Company.
By MIR. Clason of Kennebec-Resolve
to amend section 5. article 4. pat ,, of
the constitution of Maine in relation
to the election of senators.
LEGAL AFFAIRS.
BY Mr.. Clason of kennebec-Bill an
act to amend section 63 of chapter 3
of the Revised Statutes.
RAILROADS, TELEGRAPHS AND
EXPRESSES.
By Mr.. Head of kennebec-Bill an
act to extend the charter of the Farm
ington. WaterviHe and Wiscasset Rail-
Company. .
Bill an act to extend the charter of
the Waterville and Wiscasset Railroad
Company.
WAYS AND BRIDGES.
BY Mr.. Wyman of Washington-Pe-
tition of J. w. Sawyer and 81 others of
Milbridge for aid in epairing the
bridge across theeN arraguagus river at
Milbridge; petition of V. l.. Coffin and
6t others of Harrington; of G. r. Camp
bell Of Cherryfield and II others: of A..
c. Leighton and 40 others of Milbridge,
for the anne. ~
INLAND FISHERIES AND GAME.
By Mr.. Reynolds of. Cumberland
of c. S. Hayden and 35 others,
that the taking of any fish from
Rattlesnake pond in Raymond.
county. or its tributaries
certain seasons he prohibited.
SHORE FISHERIES.
By Mr.. Chamberlain of Lincoln
of Leonard F. McLain and 119
others of Bristol for a law to- prohibit
hauling lobster traps in Johns Bay be-
sunrise or after sunset.
Remonstrance of Charles T. Gray
ard 81 others of Bristol. practical
fishermen. against any law to prevent
hauling lobster traps before sunrise
and after sunset in Johns bay.
kENNEBEC COUNTY DELEGATION.
BY Mr.. Clason of Kennebec-Petition
of Lewis A. Burleigh and others of Au-
b'St, ~ IoNC III VI CIu lLilltOl]i
county records made and filed in kene-
bee county.
Petition of Hon. Henry S. Webster
and others of Gardiner for same.
ORDERS.
On motion by Mr.. Ferguson of Saga
iahoc, it was
Ordered. That the secretary of the
senate prepare and cause to be printed
under his supervision and direction 400
copies of the journal of the proceed
Ings of the present session of the SEN
ate.
READ AND ASSIGNED.
Senate document No. 10. Bill an act
to fix the term of office OF the police !
officers of the city of Auburn.
Senat document No. II. Bill an act
TO empower the Portland Elevator
Company to lay a railroad track, lease |
is franchise and other
Senate document No. II. Bill an act
o ieSalize the lease of the Old Town
street Railway Company.
Senate document No. IA. Resolve in |
relation to the claim of the State of
Maine for indemnity for expenses in
by it in defence of the United
document No Is. Bill an act
o amend chapter 1876 of the Public
Avs of 1885 relating to contributions |
~ husbands and fathers to the support
II wives and children.
TAKEN FROM TABLE AND RE-
FERRED.
On motion by Mr.. Engel of Penob- |
'cot, Senate document No. s, an act to |
incorporate the Orono Water Company.
vas taken from the table and referred
% the committee on legal affairs. in
occurrence.
On motion by Mr.. Pike of York. the |
adjourned.
HOUSE.