The Portland daily press., 1897-02-11


paid in full'' for the word awarded
so that stipends given agricultural socie-
ties shall actually be paid to exhibitions
of stock, ste.
MIR. Sewnll Of Bath, pre:ented a
memorial to Congress regarding de-
mand for drydock at Bath and a
petitioned signed by tho members of the
Bath Board Of Trade and five hundred
others asking that Maiue Congressman
be asked to use their influence in getting
dry dock Constructed at Bath. Mr.
Rowell Of Kittery moved that the memo
rial be laid on the table.
Mr.. Sewal demanded yea and nay
vote on the question of tabling.
MIR. Noble Of Lewiston asked for infor-
nation from MIR. Rowell and the Inter
said: "rhcre is nc mead Of two drydocks
on the northern Atlantic, and I wish the
memorial to be on the same footing and
before the same committee.
MIR. Sowell had moved that his memo
rial tie referred to the com mittee on fed
eral relations.
The motion to table tie Bath memorial
was lost by vote of n TO 81, and the
matter was referred as desired by Mr.
Sewen. On motion of Mr.. Rowell the
kittery memorial was then taken from
the table and referred to the committee
on federal relations.
Mr.. Palmer Of Bangor was called to
the chair, and be recognized MIR. Stetson
of Bangor who said:
"It is With feeling of sadness TINT
l rise to make few remarks and to
pre- ent the memorial Of the committee
appcinte by tie House. in regarn to she
loss. O ursStste has sustained in the death
of Ex-Goyernor Daniel u. Davis OF Ban
2or, which sad event occurred on Satur-
| day, January 9th, 1897.
"For some years it was my pleasure to
| have him and his family as near neigh
| bors, in the city Of bangor, and can
truly say that bis love foi his family, his
| conduct as man, nnd his keen sense OF
right and wrong. merits the appreciation
| of every true citiZe Of our State.
s'knowing him rs did, and realizing
the great strain Of Iersonal and business
mat ers, under which he has teen strug-
CLING during the past few years. it is
| with deep feelings of respect anu adm1ra-
tiun tont speak OF the noble fight he
| has carried on with persistent courage
though laboring under the additional
| misfortune Ct poor health.
sit is his virtues and goodness that
desire to hold up for admiration and
emulation, ami there were great virtues
aud goodness in the life of Governor
Dayif; enough to make his life worthy
| of admin alton, his memory a sweet
"Reminiscences, and unto his children a
priceless Inheritance; and to justify our
hope and faith that he has entered Into
| tlo paona and T,lst and elaan and reward
of the just"
MI. Stetson then outlined the life of
| Gov. Davis and in conclusion presented
the memorial, which is as follows:
"To the people of tho State of Maine,
| through thei-. Representatives in ieeis-
| laturs Assembled. Your committee de-
sire.to express the great loss orr State
has received, in the death of its former
ChiefsExecutive, Daniel F. Davis.
"That he was held in high regard,
affection and grateful memory by che
reople of the State. for his promotion of
the. public welfsre. by his faithful ad-
miuistration of the honorable and respon-
sible Offices which he has filed in the
gov -rnmes.t of our State, for his patriotic
| loyalty to his country and it's constitu-
ton. for his unsel6sh Kindness as a
friend. and for his nodesty and charm
Of manners in all his relations and asso-
Citations in life.
"Wherafore We fray this testimonial
may besengrossed on the records OF the
"Isaiah K. Stetscn,
"B. d. Murray,
"W. H. FogIer,
"H. B. Saunders,
'Arohis L. Talbot,
"CharIes Il. Edwards,
SD. K. Jewell,
Comm ttee."
Gen. Murray of Pembroke seconded
Mr.. Stetson's motion for the adoption of
the memorial and in doing SO paid high
tribute to Mr. Davis.
Mr.. Edmunds Of Corinth, the homo of
Mr.. Davis when he was governor, was
the next speaker.
Other speakers were Mr.. y ogler OF
Rookland, whc spoke Of Mr.. Davis as a
private soldier who became governor; Mr..
Talbot of Lewiston, who made remarks
Cd MIR. Davis school days. and Messrs.
Jewell of Eallowell ami Fearl OF Bangor.
Mr.. Stetson's memorial was adopted by
rising vote and tho House adjourned on
his motion as mark of respect to the
deceased.
IN THE SENATE.
Previous to the Davis memorial exer-
cises today the Senate bad short bust
| ness session devotsd largely to bills in
the first and sacond reading.
Senator Savage of Androscoggin. intro
duced an act to incorporate the Rangeley
Water company.
| Senator Drummond OF Cum bertrand,
presented an act to amend tection g.,
chapter 1903, Public Laws of 1895, relating
to the transfer Of cooperative stock. The
provisions of this amendment are that all
transfers of stock shall be considered as
bona flde purchases, that pledge OF
stock for security shall not be holden,
however neither shall the stock held oy
assignees, but any form Of transfer shall
not affect the corporation in paying diyi-
| dends.
| Senator Drummond presented an net to
ratify and confirm tie Portland Paper
| ,oo,oauv,r action in jssliNu preferred