Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-10

fall upon all of us. amounting to
four mills, so that the outside tax
rate is thirty-four mills on the dol
lar.
Now, say to you, gentlemen. in
these times and through these last
few years II we can bring COM
munity of more than 1900 people
with great industries and great ac-
tivities through with tax rate
which ranges from thirty to thirty
four mills, that we have form of
government which this Legislature
should allow us to keep and prosper
under.
What are some of the things that
have happened under this form of
charte? My people are alarmed
about this matter, and they are dis
turbed, and they feel that it is a
matter of importance and should be
considered as such. Under this char
ter, we have built as many feet of
permanent streets as were built in
the entire previous history Of the
city: we have built 5000 feet OF
State road: we have built more than
-
have built IL bridges, and we have
repaired six others; we have built a
new school house and a large addi-
ton to another, installed fire alarm
system, new police system, and
have fitted up building for the
transaction of the city's business, es-
tablished a city blacksmith shop,
established a system of garbage col
lection, and so forth and so on.
And then, more than that. this
form of government which my two
colleagues have opposed in this
Legislature, restored the sinking
fund. When this form of govern
ment went into effect in my city. the
sinking fund was nothing; today we
have sinking fund of more than
$4,000. We have il IN money. and
subject to interest, and we are
ready to meet our maturing obllga-
tons.
(For balance of debate see lcgisla-
tive record.)
division being had,
Eighty four voting in favor of the
adoption of the majority report Ought
not to pass" and 26 voting in the neg
alive. the motion prevailed. ana the
majority report was adopted.
Mr. HINCKLEY of So. Portland:
tice that 1 shall ask for a reconsiuera-
ton of the vote in the morning, and
I ask that tho bill be held until that
time
(For proceedings see legislative
record.)
A viva voce vote being taken, the
motion to recommit was lost.
On motion by Mr.. Brewster of Port
land, the report of the committee was
accepted and the bill had it's two sew
eral readings.
The Chair presents report Of the
committee on Education on Bill An
Act to provide for Temperance Day in
the schools, tabled on March LIST by
the gentleman from Lewiston, Mr.. Me-
Theron, pending acceptance of the
House report.
On motion by Mr. McIlheron the Bill
and report were retabled, and specially
assigned for Tuesday, March Is.
The Chair presents House Document
No. 35. majority and minority reports
on Bill IAN Act to amend the trustee
process" tabled March Srd by the
gentleman from Augusta, Mr.. Maher,
pending acceptance of either report
Mr.. MAHER of Augusta: Mr.. Speak
er. as one of the two signers of the
minority report, l yield to the other
signer or to any Of the majority.
The SPEAKER: The Chair awaits
the motion.
On motion by Mr. Gardiner Of Gar
diner, the majority report was ac-
cepted.
The Chair presents House Document
No. ITO, Resolve reimbursing Kenne-
bee county for money expended in
pursuing insane criminals, tabled by
the gentleman from No. Arson. Mr..
Holley, on March 3rd pending it's Sec
ond reading.
On motion by Mr.. Holley. the Re-
solve was retabled.
ment No SIS, Resolve to purchase his
tory of Williamsburg, tabled on March
3rd by the gentleman from Portland,
Mr.. Dodge, pending commitment to
committee on Bills in Third Reading.
On motion by Mr. Dodge, the Re-
solve was retabled.
The Chair pres entS Senate Docu-
ment No. 62, Resolve to purchase his
tory of York, tabled by the gentleman
from Portland, Mr.. Dodge, on March
8, pending commitment to committee
on Bills in Third Reading.
On motion by Mr. Dodge, the Re-
solve was retabled.
The Chair presents Senate Docu-
ment No. 81, Resolve to purchase index
Of Revolutionary pensioners. tabled by
the gentleman from No Arson, Mr..
Holley. on March Ord, pending COM
mitment to committee on Bills in the
Third Reading.
On motion by Mr.. Holley of No. An
son, the Resolve was retabled.
The Chair presents report of Port
land Delegation on Bill IAN Act relat-
ing to fire department of the city Of
Portland tabled on March by the
gentleman from Portland, Mr.. Cram,
pending acceptance.
On motion by Mr. Cram of Portland,
the report was retabled