Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-24

on. 600 copies ordered printed on
motion by Mr.. Adams of kennebec.
Mr. THOMBS of Penobscot: Mr..
President, I move that the rules be
suspended that 1 may introduce the
report of the Taxation Commission
created by the 10th Legislature.
The motion was agreed to and the
report was introduced.
Mr.. THOMBS: Mr.. President, also
move that the rules be suspended
that 1 may introduce the report of
the special committee charged with
the duty of investigating the desira-
bility of enacting an Act introduced
at the 18th Legislature, entitled, AN
Act to establish the State University
of Maine and providing for its main
tenance."
The motion was agreed to and the
report was introduced.
on further motion by the same SEN
ator the two matters were tabled and
500 copies of each ordered printed.
Mr.. THOMBS: Mr.. President, I now
move that the rules be suspended
that l may introduce two, resolves
covering the expenses of the commits
sion that investigated these matters
as contemplated by the act under
which they were created.
The motion was agreed to, the re-
solves were received. and on further
motion by the same senator the re-
solves were referred to the commit
tee on appropriations and financial
affairs.
Bills in First Reading
S. 80. An Act to amend Sections 2
and of Chapter 264 of the Public
Laws of 1919, extending the provi-
sions for applicants for the soldiers
bonus.
S. 146. An Act to amend Chapter
So, Section 1. of the Private and Spe-
cial Laws of 1915, as amended by Sec
ton !. of Chapter 1871, of the Private
and Special Laws of 1917. relating to
a better protection of Holsters within
certain waters adjacent to Hancock
County.
S. 147. An Act to amend Chapter
As of the Revised Statutes. relating
to the lobster industry. together with
certain added Acts relating to the
lobster industry.
S. 149. An Act to amend Section 10
of Chapter 1913 of the Revised Sta
tutes, relating to the unauthorized
use of insignia of War Veterans.
Reports of Committees
Mr.. Babb from the Committee of
Agriculture, on communication of F.
w Ball, Secretary of State. transmit
ting a resolution and bill of the South
Dakota Legislature, reported that the
same be placed on file.
Mr.. Adams from the Committee on
Taxation. on An Act to amend Para
graph 8 of Section 6 of Chapter 10 of
the Revised Statutes, as amended by
Chapter 105 of the Public Laws of
1919 in relation to the assessment of
taxes on the estates of soldiers and
sailors, reported that the same ought
not to pass.
The reports were accepted and sent
down for concurrence.
Mr.. Morrison from the committee on
Indian Affairs. on Resolve authorizing
the Governor and Council to make set
Element for howage damages on In
dian Island, Penobscot river. Old
Town, reported the same in a new
draft under title of Resolve author
izirg the Governor and Council to
adjust claims for damages caused by
fowage on Indian Island in the Penob-
scot river" and that the same ought
to pass.
Mr.. Adams from the committee on
Taxation, on An Act to amend Para
Graph of Section 6 of Chapter 10 OF
the Revised Statutes, as amended by
Chapter 105 of the Public Laws Of
1919. relating to the exemption from
taxation of the estates of soldiers and
sailors (Senate Doc. No. 49,, reported
. that the same ought to pass.
The reports were accepted and the
bills tabled for printing under the
joint rules.
Passed to Be Enarossed
H. 45. An Act to provide for the
earlier payment of the annual excise
tax by railroad companies. pallor car
companies, telephone and telegraph
companies and express companies.
II. 29S. An Act for the preservation,
pcrpetuation and increase Of the for
/ ests of the State of Maine.
H. 81. Resolve providing for the
Improvement of the Maine State prison
at Thomaslon.
H. 312. An Act to amend Section %
of Chapter 5 of the Revised Statutes,
relative to the compensation of boards
of registration.
H 313. An Act to amend Section
of Chapter 525 of the Private and
Special Laws of 1897, as amended by
Chapter $50 of the Private and Spe-
cial Laws of 1915, and as further
amended by Chapter 19S of the Private
and Special Laws of 1917, increasing
the salary of the recorder of the mu-
ncipal court of Waterville.
II. 314. An Act to amend Chapter
SO, Section SIS, Paragraph of the Re-
vised Statutes, relating to insurance
, on glass.
II. 315. An Act relating to licenses
for lightning rod agents.
H 316. An Act to establish the
fiscal year of the State.
II. 81 An Act to extend the char
ter of the Boothbay Harbor Water
District.
II. SIS. An Act authorizing towns to
elect certain municipal officers by Sc
cret ballot.
FL. 319. An Act amending Section
SO of Chapter IS of the Revised Stat
utes, relating to the giving of counsel
by a municipal or police judge.
H. 321. An Act to amend Chapter