The Somerset reporter., 1897-03-11
At Augusta.

STRANGE of {. .. Small and - others of
Madison, against the amendment OF
charter of the Somerset Traction Com
pany; by Mr.. Walton of Skowhegan-
Remonstrance of Forrest Goodwin and b
others of Skowhegan, against the same;
remonstrance of } b. Dascombe and II
others of Skowhegan, against the same
remOnstrance of George A. Shurtlefl OF
Skowhegan and IS others, against the
same; remonstrance of A. J Barnard
and 80 others of SkowhegaH, against the
same; remonstrance of L. ". Marble
and 80 others of SkOwhegan, against the
same.
The committee on agriculture met,
Wednesday, and devoted nearly the whole
afternoon TO a hearing on the petition
to prevent dumping sawdust and other
refuse matter in Gilman Pond stream
aud its tributaries, in the town of North
New Portland. A. NJ. Spear was coun-
sci for the petitioners and ). J Walton
for the remonstrants, and both sides had
numerous witnesses 1t was lively
hearing, full of legal points, and the
closing arguments of Mr.. Walton and
MI. Spear were long and able.
The committee voted ought not to
pass on the bill regulating the liability
of subscribers to papers, magazines, etc.
Several prominent newspapers publishers
appeared before the committee remon-
strating against the bill, and no one
appeared for it.
Mr.. Murchie, for the committee ON
railroads, telegraphs and expresses, re-
ported in new draft and ought to pass,
bill an act to extend the charter of the
Waldo and Somerset Railroad Co.
Printed under rule.
The committee on legal affairs voted
ought to pass on the bill allowing the
Good Will Home Association 20 increase
its capital and enlarge its purposes SO as
to include needy girls.
The following acts were approved by
the Governor.
An act to create lien ON leather.
An act to regulate the taking of cells
and whitefsh.
An act to establish the salary of the
Judge of probate for the county of
Lincoln.
An act to amend section >, of chapter
60 of the Revised Sta utes as amended
by chapter 179 of the Public Laws of
1893 relating to libels for divorce.
An act authorizing towns and cities to
establish sinking funds.
An act to create lien on spool timber
and bars
An act to amend section IL of chapter
80 of the Public Laws of 1893, relating
to itinerant vendors.
An act to amend sections | and of
chapter 800 of the Public Laws of 1888,
relating to the salary of the treasurer of
the county of Waldo.
An act to amend section II of chapter
u of the Revised statutes, as amended
by chapter 253 of the Public Laws of
1898 relating to intoxicating liquors.
Thursday, the Senate considered an
act to authorize the Madison Village
Corporation to purchase the property
and franchises of the Madison Water
Company. House amendment amends
title to read as follows: An act to
authorize the Madison Water Company
to sell and convey its property and
franchises to the Madison Village Cor
poration. Amendment adopted in con-
curence and act was passed to be en-
crossed.
The committee on agriculture in
executive session, Thursday afternoon,
voted leave to withdraw to the petition
ers against throwing rubbish in Gilman
Pond stream and its tributaries in
North New Portland. It was voted
ought to pass ON the bill regulating the
stipends paid to agricultural societies
by the premiums actually paid by them
not by the premiums awarded.
In the house there was presented by
Mr.. Walton of Skowhegan Petition of
W. II. Weston and "a others of Russell
Post, G.. A. r., of Skowhegan, against
| a a. in If
Home at Newport
BY Mr. WaltOn-Bill an act to regu-
late the use of bicycles.
Friday the anti-cgarette bill came up.
The motion to recOmmit the bill to the
| judiciary committee because its con-
stitutionality was questioned, was de
feated by a vote of l05 to 16 and the
bill was passed to be engrossed.
Friday the following acts were signed
by the Governor.
Act authorizing the Governor and
Council to execute a contract for water
for the Maine State Prison.
Resolve for $4,000 in favor of the
Eastern Maine General Hospital.
Resolve FOR $1,000 year in favor of
the Bangor Children's Home.
Resolve for S16430 in favor of com
mittee on State Prison
Monday on motion of Mr.. Walton of
SkoNhegan, resolve relating to Forks
bridge in Somerset county was taken
from the table, and on further motion by
the same gentleman il was read second
time and was passed to be engrossed.
The State college resolve was discus
sed Tuesday and passed in the House by
a vote of 20 to 80, - being ah. eut aud
one pair. The resolve carries $25,O00 A
year for 10 Years but the provision set
ting aside one-t~ elfth of mill on tn
State valuation was st icken cut.
Wednesday in the Sc att Mr., Sallcy Of
Somerset presented petition OF Audfew
b. Cole and 20 others OF NorridgeV ock
fayoring the p ssage of the Wggn
school tax bill.
M. Merrill of Somerset presented
petition of f. l.. Brown of Palmyra and
IA others; of Sherburne Leighton Of
Harmony and ID others, for the inspect
ION of commercial feed stuis.
On motion by Mr.. Salley of Somerset,
it was ordered, the House concurring.
that the committee on legal affairs be
directed To inquire into the expectancy
OF the State supporting and maintaining
the large bridges and report by bill or
otherwise.
Mr.. Merrill of Somerset presented
petition of !. Z. Longey of Palmyra and
y others, for the inspection Of grass
$, eds
An act to authorize the Madison Water
Co to sell and convey its property and
franchises o the Ma iis1n Nilla,e Cor