Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-27
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ton and then by the tireless Plummer Of
Lisbon-and every time the blade struck,
an appropriation was cut off from some
institution that needed and expected it.
As fast as appropriation came to light
on the calendar, so fast swung the cruel
axe. Again and again the choppers took
it UP, despite the efforts of some Repub-
lican members to stay it in the case Of
appropriations for the Maine School for
the Feeble Minded at Pownal and New
Gloucester. Only once did these two gen.
tlemen disagree on the appropriations
that same UP. and in that instance Mr..
Pierce. who championed the resolve to
complete county experimental farm in
his home county Of Aroostook, was VIC
torious and blocked the sanguinary pro-
pensities of the gentleman from Lisbon.
The School for the Feeble Minded was the
principal loser in the onslaught. although
the State library and the State Board OF
Charities were also cut.
mo Politics"
There was no politics in the move to
defeat the resolves for the School for
Feeble Minded, Mr.. Pierce declared. I'VE
should be perfectly willing" Mr.. Pierce
said, ito increase the capacity of this
institution. because as we understand 1t
that would decrease the Republican vote
However it didn't seem to him that this
school was in quite the same class with
the normal schools. hospitals. ETC., when
later an appropriation for $4,000 for the
State library, for restocking, came along,
Rep. Pierce moved that it be given its
second reading and pass to be engrossed
but 'reserving the right to make another
motion later if it becomes necessary"
Whether the other" motion will be for
indefinite postponement Mr.. Pierce did
not indicate.
For the second time this session Dr.
Plummer tried to get the appropriation
of $1,000 year for the promotion of poul-
try culture killed having failed in a sim
liar attempt to have the measure post
poned when it was in its second reading
Rep. Fossett declared there was merit
in the resolve and it ought to pass. Rep
McIntire of Waterford also spoke in IA
vor of the resolve, and DR.. Plummer's
motion for indefinite postponement was
lost on a viva voce vote.
Aroostook Farm
in his attempt to block the appropria-
Aroostook county farm.
Reps. Snow of Mars Hill and Greenlaw
Of Pressure Isle defended the appropria-
ton, and then Rep. Pierce said he
thought it ought to pass, for the men in
buying the farm at a price more than
that appropriated had consulted Governor
Haines and had his advice to do SO. The
resolve was also supported by Reps.
Thombs of Lincoln. Morrison Of Eden and
McIntire of Waterford, and when the
vote was taken DR.. Plumner was the
only one to vote for his own motion to
indefinitely postpone the appropriation.
Charities Resolve Killed
Rep. Pierce Of Houlton moved the in
definite postponement of the appropria-
ton of $1,000 for the State Board OF
Charities and Corrections, and his mo-
ton was carried. He explained that this
would not cripple the board, as it would
still be supported by assessments on the
various charitable organizations all over
the state, both public and private.
Bangor Charter
The majority report of the judiciary
committee on the new Bangor city char
ter, which would create commission gov
eminent for Bangor without another ref
! erendum to the people, the proposition
having once been voted OH, was adopted
on motion of Rep. Connors of Bangor.
The bill was given two readings and as
signed to Tuesday for its third.
Maine Central Stock
| The act to allow the Maine Central to
retire slo,0oo,0o0 Of its common stock and
issue bonds. notes or preferred stock IN
place thereof, after being held on the Ia
BILE for several days. was passed to ~
enacted yesterday afternoon on motion
| In the Senate