Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-09

lobby. W. II. EAtrhAS, East sumner.
Tax all church property exceeding t5ooo. and
bar appropriations for sectarfan schools and
scctariau purposes.
| ALDEN CHASE, Bryant's Pond.
Enact such laws IS will give the state some
fair compensation for the privileges AMI fran
chlses which II grants.
| A. y. HERRIcK, Bethel
| PAss the necessary appropriations for the
economical conducting Of the state government
| and adjourn "sine die"
Ew. WOODBURY.. Bethel.
| Make law requiring members 20 give six
days service each week 10 necessary legislation
until final adjournment
| y. A. THAYgR, South Paris.
Repeal the law that makes highway surveyors,
| and enact such laws ~ will give us competent
men TO construct highways.
GEORGE W. GRAY. Denmark.
Look carefully after all appropriation. In these
| times OF depression. and vote the peoples money
to worthy objects only OF state Importance.
w. PErrEN0iLL. Rumford Fails
| Cut the garment OF appropriation 90 that the
cloth Of revenue shall furnish pieces for samples
rather than have to piece t out with sdenclcney
| JOHN X. TRAsk, DiSheld.
Change the date Of selling real estate for taxes
/ from the first Monday In December hack ~ the
nr.t Monday In May; =; J.. ls:S; Oh 20 sect
| la. q. II. HERsEY, Buckheld.
| consider the most Important duty OF the pre-
| ent Legislature Is 90 refer the matter OF
| woman suffrage TO the people for their de
| cision.
JF srEARSs. Centre Lowell.
| think II the present Legislature would keep
down the appropriations 40 there need he no
deficit and let the Australian ballot alone so
man could vote twice alike, they can 80 home
| with 4 clear conscience.
CnAs. r. Brown. Mason.
| Let the ballot Law alone. Let the women con
| tinue 20 adorn their houses aud not mix up with
| tobacco smoke and voting. he careful In giving
away money which they did not earn.
SftAs NJ. LOCKE, Roxbury.
The most important duty OF the present legis-
laturc Il to carefully consider the school question
not TO act hastily, but II possible egislate TO
elevate the standard OF our common schools.
J. HASTINGS BEAN. South Paris.
To my mind the most important duty OF the
present Legislature Is 20 make wise appropria-
i tons and see thai the tax payers OF the state
have no good reasons 10 complain OF extfsvancc.
JoHS S. HARLOW. DiSneld.
Explain to the public bv what authority they
vote themselves lin direct violation OF art T.
=, OF the constitution the luxury OF three daily
papers each, at the expense OF the taxpayers of
| the stateS TAXfAYER, Cornish.
Enact laws for the equalization OF taxes TO the
| end that the rich man, company or corporation
-hali not be exempt. AMI the poor assessed for
| the public burdens which should be borne equal
ly by each. r. p SMITH, Norway.
The first duty OF the Legislature as look at
| Il IL 10 keep the states expenses down. down
| Stand BY te Monroe Doctrine and go home and
save their money.
DAVID u. WOODBURY., South Paris.
Change the law In regard TO mortgages on
personal property. so a. 10 forbid the mortgageor
| sccrcting or disposing OF mortgaged property
without the consent In writing OF the MORTGAGE
s. d. HUTCHINSON. Paris.
The enactment OF law making It an offence
with bitter penalty 10 hunt Hornpouts with
| dogs IL Polliwog Ray for term OF years ap.
pointing me game warden with $500 year and
'imolliments". Then follows the next important
J.N. IRISH, Buckfeld.
The condition of the state treasury. the de-
preston In business. the low prices OF farm
products, and the burden OF taxation that under
| the condition Il already high. think Il OF the
utmost importance for the Legislature TO carefully
consider every measure that calls for an In
Especially thosc that call for larger number OF
salaried officials. GEO. y. HAMMOND. Paris
The frst most important duty OF the Legis-
lature l. provide means 20 properly sustain the
Estate Government" The second IL 20 give no
heed to individuals or organizations to deplete
the estate Treasury" The third Ia TO vote
state highway commission. "The people ask
| for "hod up"
| Economy, Economy. ECONOMY There you
have IL in one word. Let our legislators use the
same discretion. honesty and economy that
successful farmer or prosperous business man
uses In his business. Get out OF debf and Keep
out. Don't be afraid Of being called piggarily
and lacking In public spirit DO chat Is best and
let devils and popularity seekers howl,
S. ROBINSON, East Sumner.
| First pass law making Il crime punishable by
Imprisonment 10 vote ILLEGALLY In any caucus, and
require every man 70 register. the same as at any
| other election. No man should have the right 70
vote with an old party unless he had declared
| himself loyal 70 said party for mt least one year
previous, unless his hrst vote.
| Grant the right Of suffrage to women In NUM-
| cipal elections.
REIMBURSEMENT Of taxation.
| A. G. bean, Albany.
lst XIII OF the educational cranks, and let
the plain common people, who are the most In
terested in It's success, have something TO say
| about the education Of their children.
nd snd he less bSe o Pcn and
! poochers.
Sd. Use little plain common sense in the ap.
preparations of public money, put paddock on
'''' nc. DAVIS. Norway.
Liberal and judicious use Of public funds
Insane and general hospitals. state institutions
Of learning should have the fostering care Of the
| the state.
Fisheries and game should receive their share
of attention and the beet interests OF the state
should be uppermost In the minds Of all legisla-
tors.
The Judiciary should see that all laws are in
o. B. Poor. Andover.
To my mind the most important duty of our
legislators is 70 keep down expenses 80 as 70
tighten the burdens Of taxation. To that end
thev should sit down hard on al schemes calling
for big appropriations not absolutely necessary.
and oppose the creation Of new Offices arrying
with them large salaries. also look upon II NJ
OF vital importance TO make come effort TO
eqalize the burdens Of taxation by law.
n. 8. BAKER, Newry.
| Ill live TO see 1 o'clock tomorrow morning.
which am very truly thankful that II Is as wen
with me as Il IL. You very well know In whom
put my trust. So Il Is natural that should reply
uiyy OF tRe prs.en. I To srnss IN al
mighty God for guidance In this most important!
welfare of our dear state, and In driving all
Hypocrisy out OF the land. as far as possible.
EBEN b. HUMPHREY, West Paris.
To make every possible effort to reduce rather
than increase taxes.
To establish no new Institutions, and 70 make
only such appropriations IS are necessary for
the proper maintenance of present established
institutions.
Leave the laws unchanged AZ much - possible.
Create no moro mouopolios and compel cor.
p0rations TO organize under general laws, when
such general law IL provided.
JAMES 8. WRIGHT, South Paris.
In answer 70 the question proposed. will cay,
the law for the collection Of taxes ~ Il now Ia,
gives too long Q time before real estate can be
advertised for taxes-hard work 70 get collector
~ the law now is-to undertake the Job 70 collect,
It takes 90 long 10 wind mp the years assessment
This new law does mot help the taxpayer In the
least, Perhaps the best thing would be, after
the legislature had made all the appropriations
that We cannot gcs along without 70 adjourn.
II A. p. BONNRY, Buck1eld.
To provide remedy for waste Of school fund BY
employment Of incompetent teachers. Topreyent
incompetent persons setting - apothecarfes. To
establish uniform laws With other states for exc
, cution Of legal papers. TO regulate election OF
, corporation directors, giving mtnorikles voice
To make pcrsons solicitlng olnoe inellgible. TO
sxtend cloee time for moose, caribou snd decr TO
+ Nov. Is. To pay deAcit IN state finance By cut
ttsg down salaries and sppropfiat,ors. These
9S pannount dul5ee i1q9mbeee g h9leloe0u.
j011 9OUo110as HoeOhoos.