over for construction and maintenance all roads on Indian Township.

S. 173: An Act authorizing Elliottsville Plantation to build and maintain its roads and bridges and to raise money for the same.

S. 174: An Act to amend Section 1 of Chapter 76 and Paragraph 4 of said section of the Revised Statutes relating to the sales of real estate by license of court.

S. 175: An Act for the better protection of Ducks and Geese in the waters of Merrymeeting Bay, in the Counties of Cumberland and Sagadahoc and Tributaries thereof, except Kennebec River, within one mile of the waters of said Merrymeeting Bay.

S. 176: An Act to provide for the removal of property from lands intended to be flowed and the assessment of damages caused thereby, when such property, if flowed, will constitute a menace to persons or property.

S. 177: Resolve in favor of the Public Utilities Commission to take care of expenses provided for under Chapter 117, Section 31, Chapter 55, Section 1 and Chapter 24, Sections 34, 38, of the Revised Statutes.

S. 178: Resolve appropriating money for the retracing and defining of the lines of the public lots.

S. 179: Resolve appropriating money for the purpose of obtaining information in regard to Wild Lands for the purposes of taxation.

S. 180: Resolve in favor of the Superintendent of Public Buildings for salary and wages and for maintenance and improvements.

S. 181: Resolve to purchase five hundred copies of the Public Letters of John Fairfield.

Reports of Committees

Mr. Emerson from the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs, on Resolve for appropriating money for the erection of a Memorial Monument in honor of the Mayflower Pilgrims in Maine, reported that the same be referred to the next Legislature.

The same senator from the same Committee, on Resolve in favor of the

General Knox Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, a Corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Maine, and located at Thomaston, in said State, reported that the same be referred to the next Legislature.

The same senator from the same Committee, on so much of the Inaugural Address of the Governor as relates to finances and contingent fund with power to report by bill or otherwise, reported that the same be placed on file.

The same senator from the same Committee, on Resolve in favor of the Knox Academy of Arts and Sciences, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Maine, located in Rockland, in State, reported that the same ought not to pass.

Mr. Putnam from the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Game, on remonstrance of Sydney Wentworth Rev. Howard H. Brown, Robert Cleland and many others against the enactment of a law making Sunday open time for hunting in Kennebec County, reported that the same placed on file.

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Mr. Parent from the Committee on Judiciary, on An Act to provide for the payment by counties of the expenses of State agents in extradition matters, reported that the same ought not to pass.

Mr. Farrington from the Committee on Judiciary on An Act to amend Section 53 of Chapter 64 of the Revised Statutes as amended by Section 5 of Chapter 297 of the Public Laws of 1917 and as further amended by Section f of Chapter 171 of the Public Laws of 1919, relating to the protection of children, (Senate Doc. No. 103), reported that the same ought not pass.

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Mr. Thompson from the Committee on Legal Affairs, on An Act to amend Section 8 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Statutes relating to law libraries, reported that the same ought not to pass.

The same senator from the same Committee, on An Act relating to law libraries and their support (Senate

Doc. No. 40), reported that the same ought not to pass.

Mr. Thombs from the same Committee, on An Act to amend Section 12 of Chapter 4 of the Revised Statutes, relating to the election of town officers, reported that the same ought not to pass.

Mr. THOMBS of Penobscot: Mr. President, out of deference to Senator Baxter who introduced that matter and is not present, I think it will be fair to have this bill lie on the table. I make that motion.

The motion was agreed to.

The same senator from the same Committee, on An Act to amend Section 1 of Chapter 96 of the Revised Statutes, as amended by Chapter 121 of the Public Laws of 1919, relating to the place of recording chattel mortgages made by corporations, reported that the same ought not to pass.

The same senator from the same Committee, on An Act to make appropriations for State construction available until completion of the contract, amending Section 104, Chapter 2, Revised Statutes, reported that the same ought not to pass.

The same senator from the same Committee, on An Act to legalize a vote of the inhabitants of the town of Sangerville, at the annual town meeting on Monday, March 23, A. D. 1920, reported that the same ought not to pass.

Mr. Hall from the Committee on Public Health, and Mr. Folsom from the Committee on Salaries and Fees, on An Act to authorize the Commissioner of Public Health to employ a registered physician to reside and practice his profession on certain inhabited islands along the Coast of Maine, reported that the same ought not to pass.

Mr. Folsom from the Committee on Salaries and Fees, on An Act to amend Section 16 of Chapter 59 of the Revised Statutes, relative to the compensation of steamboat inspectors, reported that the same ought not to pass.

Statutes, relating to fees payable to registers of deeds, reported that the same ought not to pass.

The same senator from the same Committee, on An Act to increase fees payable to Registers of Deeds in the various counties of the State, reported that the same ought not to pass.

The same senator from the same Committee, on An Act to increase the salary of the Register of Deeds for Knox County, reported that the same ought not to pass.

The same senator from the same Committee, on An Act to amend Section 44 of Chapter 117 of the Revised Statutes as amended by Chapters 214 and 260 of the Public Laws of 1919, increasing the salary of the Treasurer of Androscoggin County, reported that the same ought not to pass. (On motion by Mr. Parent of Androscoggin, tabled.)

The same Senator, from the same committee, on An Act to amend Chapter 67, Section 39 of the Revised Statutes relating to fees of Registers of Probate, reported that the same ought not to pass.

The same Senator, from the same committee, on An Act to amend Section 41 of Chapter 117 of the Revised Statutes, as amended by Chapter 214 of the Public Laws of 1919, increasing the salary of the sheriff of Androscoggin county, reported that the same ought not to pass.

The same Senator, from the same committee, on An Act to amend Section 20 of Chapter 117 of the Revised Statutes as amended by Chapter 179 of the Public Laws of 1917 and by Chapter 147 of the Public Laws of 1919, relating to the salary of the State Superintendent of Public Schools (House Doc. No. 32), reported that the same ought not to pass. (On motion by Mr. Allen of York, tabled pending acceptance of the report.)

Mr. Stevens from the committee on Sea and Shore Fisheries, on An Act to license fishermen in tidal waters, reported that the same ought not to pass.

Mr. Clement from the same committee, on Resolve in favor of inves

Mr. STEVENS of York: Mr. President, I move that the minority report be accepted.

Perhaps if a few facts briefly stated may enlighten some of the members of the Senate who think the majority report ought to be accepted.

I believe it would be beneficial to York county and not be detrimental to the State of Maine. We live up on the coast of York county, and men from New Hampshire and Massachusetts come down there to fish, take the nine inch lobsters and take them to New Hampshire and sell them and get the benefit of the high prices they bring in that state.

We feel that the people of York County, and also the fishermen are entitled to some consideration. The rest of the State through the eastern part of the State, they have had all the State laws and everything they asked for in regard to protecting themselves, financially and otherwise, in the matter of close time, and the places where they shall fish, and a number of other laws that have been beneficial to them down there, even laws enacted so that large boats cannot come on the shore and take fish,

but give the small boats a chance to get the fish.

We all feel that all these laws were enacted-and they were right, because in that section they wanted them, they needed them and they should have them. We feel that York county should have the nine inch law. Very briefly I want to submit to the Senate that every fisherman in York county is in favor of this nine inch law. There are 130 of these fishermen, men born and brought up in that vicinity, men standing well and high in that community, men that have made a success in their vocation.

Every one of these men are in favor of this nine inch law, because they believe it will benefit them financially, and that is what most of us today in business try to bring to the front, that we may be successful.

The fishermen there, some of them, have grown old in the business, and it is not fair to assume if these men thought it was detrimental to the lobster interest that they should want to, as we say, "Kill the goose that lays the golden egg." They are very sincere in their idea and want this nine inch law. And I assume that they know best what they want themselves, and what all the people in York county, I believe want.

We have there in York county, and especially in the coast, from Kittery to Cape Elizabeth, one of the most beautiful summer resorts there is on the coast of Maine. In the Kennebunkport part they have more hotels than any other summer resort in the State, and all as good as there is on the coast any where. All of them are in favor of this nine inch law, because they believe it will be beneficial to them, and the people who come to Kennebunkport to spend their money.

I think Mr. President and gentlemen of the Senate, those are the facts of the case, and I leave it to you to judge. That these men, those in business for years, want this law; and it seems to me for two or three years, and if it does not work out satisfactorily to them, they would come to the Legislature and ask to

have the law repealed, every one of those fishermen.

We respect all those fishermen and know that their word is good, and that they would be themselves a committee of wardens and act without pay to see themselves that none of what we call "snappers" or "bud" lobsters are taken from the waters, and that they would be put back, and there would be splendid lobsters there and it would be better in every way.

The question being on the adoption of the minority report, ought to pass, on the motion of Mr. Stevens of York, a viva voce vote was had and the Chair being in doubt a rising vote was ordered.

Mr. THOMBS of Penobscot: Mr. President, may I interrupt to ask how the committee was divided?

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Senators, I would like to vote intelligently upon this matter, and would like to propound through the Chair to any senator, whether this is likely in their opinion to affect the fishing conditions generally in the State?

The PRESIDENT: The Chair rules that we are in a division and shall have to proceed with it without further debate.

A rising vote was had and the motion was declared lost.

The PRESIDENT: The Chair desires to know if Senator Thombs desires to make any further remarks?

Mr. THOMBS: No, Mr. President, I simply desired further light.

Mr. HOLT of Hancock: Mr. President, I move the adoption of the majority report.

The motion was agreed to and the motion accepted.

Mr. GILLIN of Penobscot: Mr. President, yesterday when the Sen

ate adjourned I understood distinctly that we adjourned until ten o'clock this morning, not nine. I find that some of the other senators agree with me that that was the adjournment. Why I speak of it, Mr. President, is this, there are or have been some important measures come in here in which I have interests and I wish to be here at the proper time.

Through the Chair I will ask Senator Farrington if the two acts, the non-par value act, and succession act have come in?

Mr. FARRINGTON of Kennebec: I will reply through the Chair that both matters were tabled on motion of Senator Thombs in behalf of his Brother Senator.

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The PRESIDENT: The Chair will state that also the matter in regard to the University of Maine tabled on motion by Senator Thombs. Mr. GILLIN: Mr. President, am I right in regard to the adjournment hour?

The PRESIDENT: The official reporter will state the hour of adjournment. (The official reporter stated to the Chair that the adjournment hour was nine o'clock.)

Mr. Emerson from the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs, on Resolve in favor of the Penobscot Tribe of Indians for the general care, maintenance and education thereof, reported the same in a new draft under the same title, and that it ought to pass.

The same senator from the same Committee, on Resolve making appropriations for the Passamaquoddy Tribe of Indians for the half year from January 1, 1921, June 30, 1921 and for the years July 1, 1921 to June 30, 1923, reported the same in a new draft under the same title, and that it ought to pass.

Mr. Thompson from the Committee on Claims, Resolve in favor of the Emery-Waterhouse Company of Portland, Maine, for material furnished for the construction of the central school building for the State School for Girls at Hallowell, reported the same in a new draft un

der title of "An Act to authorize the Emery-Waterhouse Company at Portland to bring suit in the name of the State of Maine against Alfred Hanson and Son and the Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance pany," and that it ought to pass. (Tabled on motion by Mr. Farrington of Kennebec.)

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Mr. Putnam from the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Game, Resolve appropriating money for the purpose of operating the fish hatcheries and feeding stations for fish, for the protection of fish, game and birds, and for printing the report of the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Game, and other expenses incident to the administration of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Game, reported the same in a new draft under the same title, and that it ought to pass.

The same senator from the same Committee, An Act to amend Section 19 of Chapter 33 of the Revised Statutes, as amended by Chapter 219 of the Public Laws of 1917, relating to the protection of white perch in East and North Ponds of the Belgrade Chain of Lakes, in Somerset County and in Kennebec County, reported the same in a new draft under title of "An Act additional to Chapter 33 of the Revised Statutes, as amended, relating to the protection of white perch in East pond and in North pond of the Belgrade Chain of Lakes, so-called, in Kennebec County and in Somerset County," and that it ought to pass.

Mr. Farrington from the Committee on Judiciary, on An Act to amend Section 5 of Chapter 128 of the Reto removal vised Statutes, relating

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or concealment of mortgaged or tached personal property, reported the same in a new draft under the same title and that it ought to pass.

Mr. Thombs from the Committee on Legal Affairs, on An Act to amend Sections 1 and 7 of Chapter 101 of the Revised Statutes, relating to the replevin of distrained beasts, reported that the same ought to pass.

the Public Laws of 1917, increasing the salary of the stenographer of the Androscoggin Superior Court, reported that the same ought to pass.

The same senator from the same Committee, on An Act to amend Section 1 of Chapter 109 of the Private and Special Laws of 1919, relating to the salary of the judge of the Bath Municipal Court, reported the same in a new draft under the same title, and that it ought to pass.

The same senator from the same Committee, on An Act to amend Chapter 293 of the Public Laws of 1917 relating to the per diem of the wardens, reported that the same ought to pass.

The same senator from the same Committee, on An Act to amend the charter of the Northern Cumberland Municipal Court, reported that the same ought to pass.

The same senator from the same Committec, on An Act to amend Section 27 of Chapter 117 of the Revised Statutes relating to the salary of the superintendent of public buildings, reported the same in a new draft under the same title, and that it ought to pass.

The same senator from the same Committee on An Act to amend Section 16 of Chapter 117 of the Revised Statutes as amended by Chapter 196 of the Public Laws of 1917 to crease the salary of the State treasurer, reported the in a new draft under the same title, and that it ought to pass.

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Mr. Clement from the Committee on Sea and Shore Fisheries on An Act to amend Section 121 of Chapter 4 of the Revised Statutes relating to application for license to build or extend wharves and fish weirs, reported the same in a new draft under title of An Act to amend Section 121 of Chapter 4 of the Revised Statutes relating to application for license to build or extend fish weirs, and that it ought to pass.

Mr. Babb from the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, on Resolve for maintenance and improvement of State Park, reported the same in a new draft under title of