The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-03-04
The LEGISLATURE.
Senate. Friday. Feb. 26th.

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An attempt was made, on motion of
Senator A. Nelson, to have the commit
tee on printing take some actor, regard
ing alleged numerous errors in the Swed-
ish edition of the Governors message.
but after several had spoken on the mat.
ter, the motion was laid on the table.
FISH CULTURE.
On motion of Senator McKusick the
report of the fish commissioner was re-
ferred to a special committee ION which
the chair appointed Senators Mckusick,
Donnelly and Drake). instructed to report
by bill or otherwise, after consultation
with the fish commissioners, without un-
necessary delay.
STATE BUILDINGS INSURANCE.
On motion of Senator McKusick it was
resolved. as the opinion Of the Senate,
that the State is abundantly able to in
sure its own property and should save to
its treasury the profits now derived by
insurance companies from its insurance.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Senator Benedict. appropriating
1919 to Grow Wing county to reimburse
| it for expenses of trial Of J. A. Wilson
for murder of P. O'Regan.
By Senator Child, proposing an amend
ment to section !, article IA, of the con-
stitution. relating to corporations.
By Senator Pillsbury, for relief of Ami
Cutter of Anoka by abatement Of taxes
for 1871 to 1874 inclusive.
/ By Senator K. Nelson, amending the
general insurance law, section of title 3.
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los of the special laws Of 1874. known as
the De Graft & Co. lien law.
By Senator Blake, allowing railroads
to be built of three feet guage.
Also, amending the special laws author
ling certain counties and towns to vote
aid to the Lake Superior & Southwestern
railroad.
By Senator Cox, for amending section
90. article 4, of the State Constitution. by
including affirmation that no promises
of reward were used to influence election
in the official oath. Copied from the New
, York oath.
Bv Senator Buckham, proposin!
amendment to section 3, article Q of tn
constitution. For limiting the tax ex
emption of church and other seml-publi
property to $500 in each case.
add hous bill pasd sen
Authorizing the lowering of certai
: lakes for the draining Of lands in Anok
, and Isanti counties, with amendments.
SENATE STILLS PASSED.
Under suspension ofthe rules)
Introduced bv Senator .Doran-Au
thorizing the borough Of LIE Sueur to e:
e tablish and maintain free ferry acrOs
the Minnesota.
, HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
Under Suspension OF the Rules.)
Providing for the levy of a State ia
:, for 1878, not exceeding $450,OOO.
Authorizing the county of lsanti to l.
;, sue 5000 of bonds to fund its tloatin
= debt. providing the bonds shall not
sold at less than ninety cents on the do
lar.
Amending the charter of the Minnesot
" Central railroad company, so as to allo
it to build a branch road from Red Win
:, to St. Paul and Minneapolis.
: THE BARRIERS PETITION.
The judiciary committee reported upc
the petition Of the BARRIERS of st. Paul Il
legislation for the better enforcement
;, the Sunday laws, that. IN the opinion
:" the committee, the evils complained
u are beyond the reach of legislation; whit
report was agreed to and the petite
:. laid upon the table.
PRESS PRINTING CLAIMS.
=. The printing committee reported tn
:. the claim of Norman Wright, Sta
~ printer, for balance of $500 from la
= wear, is a Just claim and should be pal
- and recommended that the matter be 7
* ferred to the finance committee to ha
~ the claim introduced in one Of the Apr
priation bills. Agreed to.
Excepting Medford, Deerfield and A
II rora. in Steele county from the cattle !
no straining law.
no Amending the statutes as to liquor
AZ censes granted by county commissions
y. and also the local option clause. Max
On no material change.
% Changing the name OF Edward Olson
~ Edward Olson Forstyn.
bs Changing the names of Nelly VII
jackson, and John Nelson to Nelly Viz
Westman and John Octavius Westm'
and declaring them heirs-at-law of G.
,te .avus W estman of Cannon Falls.
lal Changing the name of Halycr knuts
nv of Nevada, Mower county, to Hal
re knutson Wolsted.
led Incorporatinga school district IN Dos
IN county.
,us Recess till 2:3oP.N.
lie. House.
m. On motion of Mr. Warner the ru
he were suspended and messages from
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