Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-07

and then submitted to the committee the
steroglaphic report of the hearing of
1905 and waived the privilege Of calling
witnesses. The attorneys for Mr.. Reyes
objected to this unless they Were allow
Cd to show by evidence that Stat" Treas
urer Oramandel Smith did not warn III"
petitioner, according 10 statements that
he had made to Mr.. Soldiers some time
after the matter was first taken up. This
was to meet that portion of the stcno-
graphic report which sets forth NJ.
Smiths and Mr. Wiswells testimony to
the effect that they did warn Mr.. Reyes.
This was permitted and Mr.. Soldiers. IN
the role Of witness, stated to the COM
nittoe that Mr.. Smith had remarked to
him, in answer to questions, that hn had
not warned Mr. keyes because he did not
consider it his duty.
Mir. Staples, attorney for Mr. Keyes.
made til" closing argument. During his
remarks lie paid particular attention 20
III" argument Of Mr.. Philbrook, answer
ing that in the main. However, he did
cite authorities from several states in
support Of his theory that his client
ought H. be reimbursed.
~ rsSrs had Il lively time with the bill
to colnucll the Gair of transferable two
cent mileage on the Washington Coun-
ty railroad. This matter has been con-
tinuc,i several times and When it final
~ came UP for hearing "Wednesday IT,,
Washington county delegation was on
hand ready to boom it.
Gcorg" NJ. Hanson Of Calais opened
-, T,,,. , M, 4c
measure pointing out that the paopl,
Of Washington county raised $500. 800
and put it into the project. only To have
the property sold out from under them
to the Maine Central He declared
that they row ask that the Maine Cen
tral give them the privilege of riding
or their own railroad for two cents per
mile. When he had finished Attorney
Seth NJ. Carter for the Maine Central
asked him few questions. The qles-
tons and answers We're both q little
personal. after the first few minutes;
ana it wasn't long before Mr. Hanson
had accused the Maine Central Of fail
ing to keep its books 50 that any ink
ling could de had Of the actual earnings
Of the Washington County Road.
Senator Wyman of Washington.
| Representative fIkc OF Fast port ant!
Representative Peacock Of i.ubec each
|spokc in support Of the bill.
Seth NJ. Carter Of Lewiston. attorney
Of the Maine Central. opposed the bill,
claiming that his client should have the
right Of fixing the price of mileage on
the Washington County Road at what
they considered q fair rate, as show:
by the earnings. He questioned tn"
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passages from decisions Of the supreme
judicial court to support his position.
Another matter which was Viewed as
routine, in that there was little oppo-
sition anticipated. also developed an in
teresting feature. This was the acr
incorporating the Portland ana Rum
ford Falls Railroad giving it the right
to build from Poland to Portland
George ID. RiSbce Of Rumfor,
Falls. in placing the bill before the
committee. stated that the proposed
road was to be built with the intention
Of making it a part Of 4 trunk line ho-
tween Portland ana Quebec.
Mr.. Hishpn submitted 4 nuW draft of
the bill ana 1T tn request DC Mr.. Car
ter who was locking after the interests
of the Maine Central Railroad, the ac-
was deferred one week until H. could
famiIariIc himself With the provisions
Of the new bill.
The committc" on judiciary, in addi-
ton to hearing the pcFnrest Reyes
case. also hv,rd the proponents ana rr-
monstrants Of the iii to transfer the
purchasing Of supplies for thr ja;ls
from the hands Of the county commits
sinn"rs to tho Shcritfs. Bidgc George
&. Wing IF Auburn opened the case for
tho Proponents Very briefly ana then
lintroduc,d Sheriff II. Il. Hastings If Ali-
burn. Sheriff Hastings in tho course
Of his remarks presented several letters
written by shcriffS Of several Of the
counties urging that the law he
changed. He said that h was compcil
ed To give a bond to furnish the prison
crS with proper food and clothing and
! see that they are properly cared for