Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-13

50 of the Revised Statutes. relating
to the Workmens' Compensation Act;
and on further motion by the same
gentleman it was referred TO the
joint committees ON judiciary and
labor.
On motion by Mr.. Barnes of Houl-
ton it was voted to take from the
table House Document No. 5s, An
Act to amend Chapter 80 Of the Re-
vised Statutes, relative to compen
sation for personal injuries TO en-
ployees: and on motion by Mr..
Smith Of SkowhcGan, it was referred
to the joint committees on judiciary
and labor.
On motion by Mr.. Washburn of
Perry, 1t was voted to take from the
table House Document No. Sc, an Act
to amend Section 9 and 10 Of Chap
ter so of the Revised Statutes, relat-
ing to compensation of personal in
juries to employees: and on further
motion by the same gentleman it
was referred to the joint committees
on judiciary and labor.
On motion By Mr.. Wilson of Portland
it was voted to take from the table
House Document No. 90, an Act to p.o-
vide for election OF road commissioners
by towns. and the same gentleman Of
fered House Amendment A and moved
its adoption.
Mr.. WILSON: Mr. Speaker. perhaps
it would save the time in the House if
stated that there are some clerical
errors in the bill as laid on the table.
and this amendment simply correcrs
those errors. 1t is a provision for the
removal of an incompetent or inetfi-
! cieut commissioner on a petition and
public hearing by the selectmen
The SPEAK Err: The Chair would In
Guire of the gentleman from Portland
Mr.. Wilson. il he wishes to have this
amendment tabled icr printing. mas
much as II strikes out everything after
the enacting clause and is practically
a new bill"
Mr.. WILSON: ! think j. would he
we'll, Mr.. Speaker, and make that
motion.
The amendment WAS then tabled FOR
printing.
un motion by Mr.. Rounds of PORT
land il was voted to take from the ia
bic statement Of receipts and expendi-
lures of all public monies from the
treasury Of the State: and on further
motion by the same gentleman the COM
municatiUn and statement was placed
on flle.
On motion by Mr.. Smith of Skowhe-
gan it was voted TO take from the table
House Document No. g., an Act to
amend Sections .. 10, L. Il, II, IL and =
of Chapter 20 Of the Revised statutes.
relating to compensation for personal
injuries for employees.
Mr.. ALLAN OF Portland: Mr.. Muir
ray of Portland, who had this bill Ia.
bled. is not present today.
The SPEAKER: The Chair would in
quire of the gentleman from Skowhe-
gan (Mr. Smith) if lie takes this off
with the consent of Mr.. Murray"
Mr.. SMITH: l will state, Mr. Speak
er. that he requested that this bill be-
referred TO the same committee az
these other bills along this line
On motion by Mr.. Smith of Skowne.
gan the bill was referred to the jo:r.
committees on judiciary and labor.
Mr.. BARNES OF Houlton: Mr.. Speak.
er. calling the attention of the Hous =,
again to Senate Document No. %, J
would inquire whether il is now in 81 III
status that it can be recommitted to
. the committee on judiciary:
The SPEAKER: Tho Chair will state
that this report was accepted and tae
bill given its two readings and tomor
row morning ASSIGNED for It's third rea..-
ing.
On motion by Mr. Barnes of lloulto,.
it was voted to consider the action
whereby Senate Document No, 90 WI.
assigned for its third reading tomor-
row: an 4 on further motion b. lie
same gentleman the bill and accou,-
panyng papers were teeommitted to .ne
committee on Judiciary
On motion by Mr.. Barnes o. Houlton
1t was voted to take from the table
House Document No 12?. communica-
ton from the Governor relating to ap.
propriations for ways and bridges.
The SPEAKER: Does the gentlema n
from Houlton. Mr. Barnes. have any
further motion
Mr.. BARNES: Not at this time
Mr.. C1.ASON of Lisbon: Mr.. Speak
er. would like to speak a few moments
in reference to this message.
The SPEAKER: Does the gentleman
from Lisbon. Mr.. Clason, make any mo-
ton to which would address himself?
Mr. CLASON: move that the COM
munication be given consideration at
this time.
Mr.. Speaker and (;entlemen:
believe it is my duty as Chairman
on Ways and Bridges Committee on
the part of the House to address YOU
for a few moments upon the Message
of Governor Millilsen as read in this
House last Friday morning by the
clerk.
In order to bring out certain facts
] must ask your indulgence while !
refer to events which happened dur
Ing the 18th Legislature. In that
Legislature 7 was q member Of the
ways and bridges committee. The
usual number of special resolves for
road work came to this committee;
they We're assigned for hearings and
hearings were held. When the bud
get appeared no appropriation was
found in it for special road resolves.
The committee met in executive ses-
sion and requested the Governor to be