Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-20
MAINE LEGISLATURE.
sixrY.xlmrH SESSION.
SENATE.

Thursday, Jan. 10. 1899.
Senate met according to adjournment.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Lesher of Augusta.
Journal of yesterday read and approved.
Papers from the House disposed Of in
concurrence.
communication was received from the
secretary of State. transmitting the re-
port of the trustees, resident officers and
visiting committee of the Maine insane
hospital, and was referred to the COM
mittee on insane hospital.
The following bills. petitions. ETC., were
presented and referred:
JUDICIARY.
By Mr.. Blanchard of ranklin-Bill an
act to extend the rights, powers and priv
ileges of the Franklin Somerset and
Kennebec Railway Company.
BY Mr.. Hamlin of Hancock-Bill an act
to establish the Bar Harbor Municipal
Court.
Petition of L. B. Deasey and others,
praying for an act ITO establish munlcl-
pal court at Bar Harbor.
LEGAL AFFAIRS.
BY Mr.. Reynolds of Cumberland-Bill
an act to repeal section /, chapter o93 of
the Public Laws of 1897 relating to the
transfer of stock.
Bill an act to prevent immoral exhibi-
tons.
BY Mr.. White OF Androscoggin-Bill an
act to amend an act TO incorporate the
Masonic trustees of Lewiston.
EDUCATION.
BY Mr. Grndle of Hancock-Statement
Of facts in regard TO Bluehill Academy.
BANKS AND BANKING.
By Mr.. Shepherd of Knox-Bill an ac.
to amend section ~ of chapter 1JJ of the
Public Laws of 1886, relating ITO savings
banks.
Petition of G. r. Carleton and five 9TH
crs in favor of the passage of an act TO
reduce the rate of taxation on savings
bank deposits.
INTERIOR WATERS.
BY Mr.. Dudley of Washington-Pctitio
Of the trustees and directors of the Mat
tawamkeag Log Driving Co., asking for a
change of charter.
Petition of Hincks and Kelley and &c
others, for the same.
INLAND FISHERIES AND GAME.
BY Mr. Blanchard of Frankin-Bill an
act to repeal SO much of section of
chapter 50 Of the Revised Statutes as re-
l;ltes to the bounty on bears.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY DELEGATION
BY Mr. Reynolds of Cumberland-Bi!l
an act 10 fix the salary of the register of
probate of Cumberland county.
ORDERS.
On motion by Mr.. Plummer of Penob-
scot. it was
Ordered, the House concurring. that
when the Senate and House adjourn, they
adjourn to meet tomorrow morning at 5
o clock.
This order was sent to the House and
subsequently returned passed in concur
renee.
READ AND ASSIGNED.
Bill an act to change the name of Colby
University.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
Mr. Plummer for the committee on le-
gal affairs, which was instructed by an
order of the Legislature to inquire into
the expedency of the State supporting
and maintaining the large bridges. re-
ported legislation thereon ineXpedienr.
Report accepted
Mr. Nickery for the committee on in
land fisheries and game. reported ought
to pass on resolve for the purpose of OPP
Grating fish hatcheries and feeding sta
tions for fish and for the proper enforce
ment of the inland fish and game laws
Tabled for printing under rule.
Mir Blanchard for the Franklin county
delegation reported ought not to pass on
bill IAN act relating to the compensation
of county commissioners for Franklin
county, Report accepted.
ORDERS OF THE DAY.
On motion by Mr.. Stearns of Aroostook.
the following order was taken from the
table and passed:
Ordered, The House concurring, that
joint special committee consisting of
three members on the part of the Senate
and seven on the part of the House. be
appointed to whom shall be referred all
petitions, bills and orders and other pa
pers specially relating to salaries.
On motion by Mr.. Hamlin of Hancock
Senate document 4, communication from
the executive transmitting the sec
ond biennial report of the board of COM
missioners for the promotion of uniform
ity of legislation in the United States,
was taken from the table and referred -
the committee on judiciary.
On motion by Mr.. Witham of Cumber
land,
Adjourned.
HOUSE.