Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-04

We are all fed-up down in
Hancock county on the Bridge Act
propositions. l now repeat the mo-
ton that l previously made, that the
minority report ought not to pass"
be accepted.
Mr.. CARTER: l would like to
inquire of the Senator from Han
cock, Senator Clarke, if he has the
information as to whether or not
Bailey's Island or the most of it is
owned by residents or by the sum-
mer residents?
The PRESIDENT: The Senator
from Hancock, Senator Clarke, may
answer if he so desires.
Mr.. CLARkE: Mr.. President. l
will say that l do not know the pro-
portion. l know there are large
fishing interests on the island, and
that the fishermen live there. Most
of the permanent residents on this
island are fishermen, but as to the
proportions owned by the summer
residents and the fishermen, l am not
informed. | do know that the town
Of Harpswell in its town meeting
voted to build this bridge, and that
is the citizens of Harpswen and not
the summer residents.
Mr.. MORRISON of Franklin: Mr..
President, | hope that the motion
made by the Senator from Hancock,
Senator Clarke, Will prevail. l am
opposed to this bill for some rea-
sons which have been advanced by
the Senator from Penobscot, Sena-
tor Barwise, and regardless of the
legal status it seems TO me that the
principle involved of connecting the
isl off of
bridges at the expense of the State
is establishing a precedent that may
be pretty dangerous and far-reach-
ing and may cause considerable trou-
bic in time to come. Regardless of
the fact that this bin does not carry
any appropriation, as l understand
it, the amount paid by the State
comes out of the taxpayers of the
state, from the people of the State
of Maine, and for that reason | hope
the motion will prevail.
Mr.. IIINCkLEY: MIR. President,
| Will not take up any
more of the time of the
Senate, but | do want the Senate to
fully understand this matter. Under
the law as it exists at the present
time the State highway commission
can do exactly this thing between any
islands in the State of Maine. with
out any reference to the Legislature.
That is the law at the present time.
The PRESIDENTS: Is the Senate
ready for the question?
The pending question is on the
motion of the Senator from Hancock.
Senator Clarke who moves the ac-
ceptauce of the minority report.
ought not to pass" All those in
favor or the motion will say yes:
those opposed will say no.
\ viva voce vote being doubted.
A division was had and the motion
prevailed.
The PRESIDENT: The Chair .ays
before the Senate :. ID. 2S6. resolve
in favor of Mattawamleag Bridge in
the town of Mattawamkeag tabled
pending it's passage to be engrossed,
and recognizes the Senator from
Kennebec. Senator Wadsworth.
On motion by Mr.. Wadsworth the
resolve was passed to be engrossed.
The PRESIDENT: The Chair
lays before the Senate S. ID. 2G3. re-
solve authorizing the State librarian,
to purchase copies of The History
CT Winthrop" tailed pending the
adoption of Senate amendment A,
and recognizes the Senator from
somerset. Senator Holiey.
MIR. Holley then WELDED to the
Senator from kennebec, Senator
WadsWorth.
On motion by Mr.. Wadsworth Sem
ate amendment A was adopted, and
on further motion by the same Sem
ator the resolve was passed to be
engrossed, as amended by Senate
amendment y.
The PRESIDENT: The Chair lays
before the Senate II. ID. 1:}E2, resolve
for the purchase of 10 copies OF
The History OF the town of Dres-
den," tabled pending its passage to
be enGrossed as amended by Senate
amendment y. and recognizes the
Senator from lenoDscot, Senator
Earwise.
on motion by Mr.. Barwise the re-
solve was then passed to be en-
crossed, as amended ~ Senate
amendment 4.
The PRESIDENT: The Chair
laws before tho Senate S. ID. 2oJ, re-
solve authorizing the State librarian
of Aroostook. tabled pending its
passage to lie engrossed as amend
ed by Senate amendment A, and
recognizes the Senator from Penob-
scot, Senator BarWisc.
On motion by Mir. Barwlse the re-
solve was then passed to be engross-
ed as amended by Senate amend
ment A.
The balance of the Senate Pro-
ceedings will be found in the LeGis-
latiye Record.
HOUSE
Friday, April 3, 1925.
The House met according to ad-
journment and was called TO order
by the Speaker.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Quimby of
Augusta.
Journal Of the previous session
read and approved
Papers from the Senate disposed Of
in concurrence.
Senate Bills in First Reading.
S. z. GEO: An Act to incorporate
the Pney Heights Beach and Coun-
try Club Village Corporation.
S. p. 621: An Act relating to re-
cording of instruments Of convey
anCe.
S. p. 622: An Act to amend Chap
ter o04. Public Laws of 1917 author
izing the Treasurer of State TO
negotiate a temporary loan.
S. 2. 629: An Act providing Tor
the benefit and assistance of aged
persons under certain conditions in
the State of Maine and prescribing
penalties for the violation of the pro-,
visions hereof and making an appro-
priation for carving out of its pur-