Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-20

Thursday, Jan. IS'i'oo.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. canham Oh ha'
lowell. na an
Journal Of yesterday read ana ap-
proved. t,;,nosad or
Papers from the Senate disposeo VI
in concurrence.
The following petitions. bills. etc.
were presented and referred:
judiciary.
By Mr.. Morey Of Lewiston: BILL an
act to amend section 65 OF chapter ~
of the Revised Statutes relating 10 the
collection Of taxes.
By Mr.. Blanchard of Blanchard;
Bill an act to amend and enlarge the
corporate powers and purposes OF the
Greenvilie Light and Power Company.
Nv Mr.. Hall Of Dover: Bill, an act
N authorize the town of Sangerviiie TO
remove the bodies of deceased persons
BY Mr. Bliss of Bangor: Bill, an
act giving an additional name TO the
Maine Congregational Charitable So
ciety.
Legal Affairs.
By Mr.. Smith of Saco: Petition OF
DR.. J. +. Littlefield and so others for
legislation to regulate the practice OF
optometry; also bill. an act to regulate
and define the practice of optometry;
to punish the violators thereof; to
create a board Of examiners. provide
for their appointment, compensation
and for examination of others, and
prevent incompetent or unauthorized
persons from engaging in the practice
thereof.
Nv Mr.. Reed OF Portland: Bill. an
act to amend section 16 of chapter ii
of the Revised Statutes, relating to the
record Of plans in registries of deeds
in the several counties.
Rv Mr., Webster Of CheSterville:
Bill. an act to incorporate the Farm
ington Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to animals.
BY Mr.. Trickey OF Cumberland:
Bill. an act relating to the Pine Grove
Cemetery of Falmouth. Me.
Appropriations and Financial Affairs.
BY Mr.. Thompson of Rogue Bluffs:
Petition Of Geo. J. Bloomfield and %
others of Machias in favor of the APP
preparation of $4,000 for the use Of the
Temporary Home for Women and
Children at Portland.
BY Mr.. Johnson Of Waterville: Pc
tition of Edward P. Mayo and 81 9TH
ers for same.
BY Mr.. Bliss of Bangor: Petition of
Carl P. bennett and 9 others of Ban
gor for same.
BY Mr.. Poor Of Belfast: Petition Of
selectmen and IL others of Morrill, in
favor of Waldo County General Hospl-
tai.
BY Mr.. Pendleton of IslesborO: Pc
tition of selectmen and II others Of
Stockton in favor of same.
By Mr.. Morton Of Jackson: Petit
tinn Of selectmen Of Jackson and 10
others in favor Of same.
BY Mr.. Sparrow of Freedom: Petit
zion Of the treasurer and 33 others Of
Freedom in favor of same.
BY Mr.. Kinsman of Augusta: Re-
solve in favor of Augusta City Hospi-
tai.
On motion Of Mr.. Howes Of Palmyra
ORDERED. that the members and off,
GERS Of the Legislature be furnished
with express transportation for all
packages Of department reports in the
cum not exceeding five dollars for each
member and officer thereof. and such
transportation be furnished and ex-
pended under the direction of the
State library department.
Interior Waters.
BY Mr. Fulton Of Blaine: Bill, an
act to authorize F. c. Robinson and
Sons to build and maintain piers,
booms and buoys in Portage lake.
BY Mr.. Kinsman Of Augusta: Bill,
an act to extend the powers granted
the st. John Lumber Company by
chapter 201 of the private and special
laws Of 1908.
BY Mr.. Weatherbee Of Lincoln: Bill.
an act to amend chapter 279 of the
private and special laws Of 1901. en-
titled IAN act to incorporate the Mata-
CANON Manufacturing Company"
State Lands and State Roads.
BY Mr.. Littlefield of Rockland: Pc
tition of Harriet N. Silsby and q 9TH
ers relating to preservation of beauty
Of fields and forests
BY Mr.. Clark Of fremont: Petition
Of Colson H. Robbins to change the
name of Cliff Island in Swans Island
to Opechee. with bill accompanying.
BY Mr.. Davis of Guilford: Bill. an
act in relation to the lands reserved
for public use in the plantation OF
kingsbury.
Inland Fisheries and Game.
BY Mr. vittum of Concord: Petit
ton Of J. H. Corbin and 80 others ask
ing that law be passed to limit the
amount Of fish which may be taken
from Moxie Pond in one day to 10
pounds.
BY Mr.. Burkett Of Union: Petition
Of N. h. Eastman and IS others asking
that the tributaries of South pond. In
Warren. be closed to all fishing: