Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06

fer cut out Of an autOmOplIe OF CdusAhs
the machine to make any unnecessary
noise in the thickly settled portion Oh
cities or towns.
Ron. Dutton Of Bingham moved that
the bill be indefinitely postponed. KEEP.
Cole OF Bingham spoke for the bill say
ing that he had been kept awake nlshtS
nv automobiles who did not care how
much noise they made. Rep. Clason OF
Lisbon said that, although an automo-
lille owner. he was in favor of the DILL
Ren Russabarser Of Lubec said that ne
vas at first opposed to the bill on the
ground that il was too drastic but alter
an exclamation by Rep. Barnes OF
IJoulton. who had stated that the auto
mobiles were run with muller cut out
and with horns footing past churcheS
to disturb worship, he had come 10 IaE-
or the bill and also cited case Where
while making political speech from
bandstand. automobiles driven by those
of the opposite party had drowned OUT
what he was saying. Rep. F'arrlnStoii
of Augusta thought the bill was 700
drastic and recommended that the
members read 1t before voting upon II
and it was read by Speaker Bonney'
The Speaker suggested that the I'M
necessary noise" feature OF 1t might
have been prompted by an automoblie
repair man. Rep. Buzzen OF Bellast
fscetiously suggested that the Dill
might be amended so as to cover thoSe
who made unnecessary noises in speak
ing from bandstands.
Rep. Dutton withdrew his motion ana
the bill was passed to be engrossed
Senate Document No. 356, an act re-
lating to State and county aid in the
construction Of highway bridges, was
taken up, Senate amendments and Is
adcpted and given it's three several
readings It was then tabled on motion
of Rep. Wilson Of Portland, who could
not see where it differed from the pres
ent law. Rep. Clason of Lisbon said 1t
was an attempt to make some NUM-
cipalities do what they had promised
TO do and had not done but was prac-
tically the old law. The act was later
taken from the table by Rep. Wilson
and with the two Senate amendments
adopted, passed to be engrossed.
The act relating to admission and
charges for patients in State sanatori-
ums was taken up and the engross-
ment reconsidered. to permit the adop-
'->N~
been overlooked and 1t was then again
passed to be engrossed.
The Chair then read a communica-
ton from the official stenographic re-
porters Of the House regarding an edi-
torial in the Kennebec Journal of APP
ril 4 relative to the time Of reception of
the copy" Of the House proceedings at
the newspaper office for publication the
next morning.
Rep. Barnes moved that the COM
munication be received and filed. Rep.
Rounds Of Portland said that this was
not the last few days that omissions
had been made in the Kennebec Jour
nal but that it had gone on for long
time. They sent out letters telling the
people they could get the full report
and have not given It. So think
this letter should be filed and a vote of
censure taken. censuring the Kennehec
Journal and all other journals for their
criticism Of this Legislature.
Rep. Bussabarger didn't think he
could add anything to what had been
said hut that he thought the letter
should be filed. Replying to an editor
ial in the Kennehec Journal regarding
myself and Rep. Rounds regarding our
statements Of last Tuesday they said
they did not have all the facilities to do
the printing for the State, I think an
attempt was made early in the session
to change a contract from Mr.. Ladd of
this city to the kennebec Journal and
I think If they did not try to hog it all
but divide it up"
The Speaker then called the gentleA
man to order also saying the gentle
man from Portland had been out of
order and that their remarks should
be incorporated in the report Of the
committee Of which both were men,
bers.
Rep. Flint Of Monsoon introduced an
order that the commissioners Of inland
fisheries and game promulgate within
60 DAYS after adjournment a summary
of the old rules and regulations re-
tanned with the addition Of the new
rules and regulations approved by the
Legislature.
Rep. Holbrook Of Brooks secured
unanimous consent for the Introduction
Of a resolve favoring the completion of
the Jackman- lockwood road. authoriz-
ing the Governor and Council to COM
plete said road, taking the necessary
fund from the emergency war appro-
priation. Rep Allan Of Portland had
the resolve tabled until afternoon but
Rep. harrington objected to the delay
and Rep. Allan then had 1t taken up for
immediate consideration.
Rep. Clason Of Lisbon then moved in
definite postponement, which was car
ried.
The Speaker read a telegram to Gov
ernor MillilSen from United States Sen
ator Fernald, CONTEMPLATING him and
the Legislature on prompt action in the
present war emergency. which was re-
ceived with applause and on motion OF
Rep. Harrington the telegram was re-
ceived and placed on file
Rep. harrington introduced an order
instructing the committee on ways and
means to fix the tax rate for 1917 and
1918 to raise the taxes for those years
The Speaker asked the committee to
meet the Governor, Speaker and Pres
ident of the Senate for a conference at
the close Of the morning session
Numerous acts and one resolve were
passed to be enacted. four being tenn
porarily laid aside.
Rep. Williams Of Auburn smoke
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