Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-11

H. VI II be siNth III SbIHt way
TO that body which may enact such
law; and in view of the fact that it
z may be possible To meet upon some
plan by which this matter can be per-
fected for the benefit Of the employ
ers and the employees of the State Of
Maine; and | move that the House
concur with the Senate in the appoint
nent OF a committee of conference.
The SPEAKER: This motion has
precedence over the motion To adj
here. Is the House ready for the
question:
A viva voce vote being taken.
The motion was agreed To.
~, The Speaker thcreupon appointed as
such committee of conference on the
part of the House Messrs Peacock u
ReadfieId, kimball of Bridgton ANA
Dresser of South Portland.
on motion BY Mr.. Marston of SHOW
hogan the rules were suspended and
that gentleman was permitted to in-
troduee ont of order resolve in favor OF
A. E. Hayes. for services as asslstant
messenger OF the House.
on further motion of Mr.. Marston
the rules were suspended and the re-
solve received its two readings and
was passed to be engrossed without
reference In a committee.
Orders.
Mr.. MooERs of Ashland presented the
following order
ordered, whereas the present session
OF the Legislature has been protracted
beyond the usual time of adjournment.
and whereas certain cases concerning the
- nffi n en-
force The prohibirory law have been
heard BY the Legislature. and certain
other eases are pending before the Leg
stature which will. If heard. occupy con-
siderable further time. and
whereas il is probable that more of
such cases might properly be brought be-
fore the Legislature.
Be IL ordered the Senate eoncurring, |
3 that joint special committee consisting |
of three members on the part of the t
Senate and seven representatives be Sc /
lacted tn investigate tne conditions con-
corning the enforcement Of the prohbi-
tory law throughout the State. and re- /
port ,aelr findings 70 the Governor OF
Maine on u before January lst next in
order that ne might If he deems it we'll
10 do So convene the Legislature in spe-
cial session To act on such report or take
such other action in the premises as he
sees fl: and that the cases now pending /
before the Legislature involving charges /
against Adeibert j. Toiman, sheriff OF
Knox county, Wiibert w. Emerson. sher
if of Penobscot county Hewitt w. Lowe.
sheriff of Androscoggin county. and VIII
liam II Hines, county attorney of An
droscoggin county, be referred To such
committee; such committee is hereby
given power 10 summon and require the
attendance of witnesses and cause the
production Of books, papers and docu-
ments at such times and places as said
committee may assign therefor upon
proper notice To the persons Interested.
On motion by M. Newbert Of Augusta
the order was laid upon the table.
Passed to Be Enacted.
An act 10 amend Section 80 af Chapter
81 of the Revised Statutes as amended |
by Chapter le5 of the Public Laws of
1911, relating 10 he duties of railroad
commissioners.
An act for the better protection Of au-
iomobile garage keepers and owners.
Finally Passed.
Resolve in favor of Fred r. Lawrence, |
JbIa SNTNlGtS ID sSltiiDSldislti u tit JUN /
special committee on public utilities.
Resolve ia favor of II. d. Maxwell. for /
stenographic services for the committee /
on puDIc health
From the Senate: Report Of the com T
mttee on State prison. which was in |
structed by an order of the Legislature I
TO inquire into the expedieney of allow |
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small compensation for their work and |
labor performed while in said prison. re- [
porting legislation inexpedient.
The report was accepted in concur /
renee.
From the Senate: Report of the com
mittee on State prison, which was in i
strueted by an order Of the Legislature
10 Investigate the books of account and f
financial conditions of the Maine State +
Prison, and report al once To this Legis-
laturc by bill or otherwise. submitting
report and resolve.
The report was accepted In concur
renee.
Accompanying the report Of the com
mittee on State prison WIS resolve FOR
the payment OF debts Of the Maine State
Prison.
In the Senate the resolve received its
two readings and was passed 10 be en-
crossed under Il suspension % the rules.
On motion by Mr.. Sturgis Of Auburn
the resolve received its two readings and
was passed to be engrossed without ref |
erence TO committee, under a suspen-
sion Of the rules.
From the Senate: An act u amend
Section two Of Chapter 20 OF tn l'iif-
lie Laws Of 1909, relating 70 the payment
of fees aeefuing to State Institutions aud
departments.
In the House this hill was passed 10 be-
enacted. as amended by House Amend
rnent A, and came from Inc Senai4 IN
! that branch amended by Senate Amen1-
ment A.
On motion by Mr.. Higgins of Brewer.
under a suspension Of The rules th,