The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-21
The State Legislature.

There has been multiplicity of hear
ings. and the end lie not yet. The last
word has been said before the Public
Buildings committee on the State House
removal. This was on Wednesday after
noon, when Representatives Hall was
crowned. Hon. Forrest Goodwin ard
Hon. 81. NJ. Heath were the leading
speakers In opposition to removal; and
Joseph 3. Reed, ESQ.,, and Gen. Charles
P. Mattocks conducted the case for
Portland, II indeed Portland ever had
any case.
o. the same day the resubmissionsts
held forth Ia the Senate chamber before
the committee on Temperance. The de
mand of the people for an opportunity
to vote upon this subject was ably set
forth by Hon. W. T. Hsines of Water
Vile, and Walter c. Emerson of Port
land. The Sturgie bill was on trial be-
fore the same committee Thursday af-
ternoou, the main arguments In favor OF
It's repeal being made by Hon. q. N.
Heath of Augusta and Senator Staples
of Knox. The father Of the measure,
Mr.. Sturgis, and others rallied to the
rescue.
The bill authorizing an extension OF
the Somerset r. K. has been passed.
No rebates are allowed Ia the act.
A bill has been presented to regulate
the practice Of osteopathy and to create
board of registration for the regulation
of the came. The board shall consist of
five members to be appointed by the
governor and no person shall practice
osteopathy unless he receives certifi-
cate from this board.
A bill was presented In the Senate cal
culated to clean out the "bucket Shops"
In which our people have lost 30 much
money. The measure seeks to prohibit
the sale of shares Of stock on margins.
Senator HeseIton's order proposes to
investigate the liquor agencies. His
speech was severe against them, and in
several cases which he cited he showed
them to be the worst possible rum shops
Mr.. Donigan of Bingham presented rt-
solve carrying the sum of $564.03 to aid
the town Of Bingham In building and re-
pairing the highway leading to the Bing-
ham and Concord bridge. Mr.. Donigan
presented another resolve for the same
amount for the same purpose In favor of
the town of Concord.
Mr.. Danforth Of skowhegan presented
bill comforting the same powers to
plantations and subj+cting them to the
same liabilities and penalties as are re-
CURED of towns respecting ways.
Mr.. Weeks of Fair field presented an
act to prohibit the making or publishing
of false or exaggerated statements or
publications concerning the affairs, pc
cuniary condition or property OF any
corporation, iointstock association, co.
partnership or individual. Heavy pen
alties are affixed.
Ia the House, Tuesday, running dis
cussion was held on the passage to the
second reading OF the Donigan bridge
bill, (making the State the owner OF all
the bridges In the State 40 feet in length
or over). The discussion will be pro-
longed Wednesday. The present tenn
per of the House undoubtedly favors the
bill. Portland makes big kick against
1t. Ga Wednesday, after a spirited de-
bate, and the rejection of all amend
ments, the Donigan bridge bill WAS
passed to be engrossed by the House.
II is reported that there are 1872 bridges
in the State 80 feet or more In length.
A bill was presented by Mr.. Folsom of
Norridgewock to incorporate the Som
erset Trust Co.
Mr.. Newbert of Augusta had attached
to the order to investigate city and town
liquor agencies, an amendment to also
investigate The State agency.
The Somerset county estimate is $38,-
100 with receipts of 81, 500, leaving $685.
600 to be raised.
A bill has been presented authorizing
the Somerset r. r. to Issue 81, 900. 600
additional stock which may be given
preference 10 dividends under such pro-
visions as the stock holders and direct
ors may determine.
In the protracted and excited hearing
before committee to incorporate the
Portland Water District, Forrest Good
win, Esq, of Skowhegan appeared for
he remonstrants.
The Maine Federation of Labor had
its innings before the committee on
Labor Wednesday afternoon for a So
hour law for women and minors working
in the shops and factories of the state.