Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-02-27
ppropriation for the reformation Of fallen

appropriation for the reformation Of fallen
women; amending the general laws relating to
the construction of mill dams; allowing rail-
road corporations to purchase lease and make
connections with other lines; regulating the
construction of railroad crossings; legalizing
tne acts of the county commissioners of Yellow
u medlclne county in relation to the town of
Sioux Agency; relating to the Forest Hill GEM
etery association. of Owatonna; appropriating
@3o.15 to reimburse John Phelps.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Immediately upon assembling for the after
noon session, the third reading Of bills was re-
sumed and
SENATE BILLS PASSED
as follows: Joint resolution for mail route in
Yellow Medicine county; amending the law re-
latlng to the common schools of Mankato; for
the transfer of lands to the Duluth d Winnipeg
railroad; to allow the Minneapolis & ST. Louis
railroad company to construct branch lines;
preparing for biennial sessions; regulating the
closing and opening of saloons, and prohibiting
the playing of dice, cards, ETC., in the same by
minors; incorporating the village of Blooming
Prairie, Steele county; amending the act of in
corporation of the Minnesota railroad company;
amending the act incorporating the La Crosse
q Wlnona railroad company; authorizing towns
to establish cemeteries; relating to the collec-
ton OF taxes (restoring the law of 1874
LANDS FOR THE BONDS.
The bill offering the 500, 600 acres of internal
improvement lands in settlement for the old
railroad bonds coming up, on its passage, Sem
ator Waite made a lengthy argument against it,
in which he reviewed the whole history of the
bonds, etc. Senators Wheas and Hall also
spoke against the provisions of the bill exempt
ing the lands from taxation. Senators Arm
strong and Edgerton advocated the bill, and it
was passed, only ten negative votes, as follows:
Senator's Clement, Finseth Hall, Morehouse. Nor
risO Waifo r., r;v
ing his vote Senator Morton explained that he
believed the bonds to be valid debt against
the State, and being SO, that thay should be
paid dollar for dollar. Holding this opinion
he could not vote for the compromise proposed,
especially as the tender of payment was of
doubtful value. He should, therefore, vote no.
TEXT BOOK BILL.
Senator Donnelly requested suspension of
the rules and take up the school text book bill
returned from the House with amendments.
Senator Nelson hoped that the matter would
not be pressed, but allowed to lie over until to-
morrow. It was serious question, if with
the amendments adopted the law had not been
modified, and that by the operations of the
amendments Mr.. Merrill would not be given q
claim against the State for damages. He would
suggest that it go to some committee to exam
Inc the question raised
Senator Donnelly said that such reference
was unnecessary, the last clause provided
that Mr.. Merrill must file his acceptance with
the secretary of state before the law could be-
come operative.
Senator Henry moved that the bill and
amendments be printed and laid upon the
Senator'S tables.
Senator J. B. Gilfillan hoped that no unnec-
essary interruption of business would be
made, and that if Senators desired to examine
the amendments, there ought not to be any
attempt to prevent such examination. The bill
had already occupied too much of the time of
both Houses, and he saw no reason in now at
tempting to force the measure through at this
time.
Senator Donnely said the course he proposed
was usual in such cases, and he appealed to the
Senate to allow the rules to be suspended and
the bill passed. He therefore moved that the
rules be suspended to consider the bill now
Senator Nelson disclaimed any desire to offer
any factious opposition. All he wanted was
time to examine the amendments, and he sub
mitted that, with the charge of bribery, in con-
nection with the other House. that it was proper
to examine those amendments and the bill as
whole.
Senator Rice in view of the fact that there
was evidently strong majority in favor of the
bill, he should vote to suspend the rules.
Senators Mcclure and Mealey hoped the vote
would not be forced. and Senator Donnelly
withdrew his motion and asked unanimous
concent that the bill be made the special order
for IL O. clock to-day, and that the amendments
be printed, which was agreed to.
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
Changing boundary of Madelia and Waton-
wan school districts; providing for State road
move the county seat of Watonwan from Ma
della to st. James; amending the act relating
to corporations; to legalize the acts of o. ii.
Comfort notary public; to amend the charter
of Saltwater relating to the municipal court;
relating to the Saltwater bridge; authorizing
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for draining lakes in Stearns county; prohibit
ing the catching of fish in Sleepy
Eye lake, in Brown county; granting
ferry privileges across the Red river;
amending the general laws relating to the or
ganization of villages; authorizing Mcleod
authorizing Shakopee to issue bonds for bridge
purposes; to incorporate the village of Fair
mount, Martin county; to incorporate the vii
lage of Jordan Scott county; to amend the act al
lowing Hennepin, Wright and Mcleod to vote
bonds for railroad purposes; relating to animals
act incorporating the village of Rush City; to
amend the act incorporating the village Of Lake
Crystal; to incorporate the village of Dexter,
Mower county; to legalize the organization of
the town of Lake Benton, Lincoln county; to
enlarge the boundaries of school dis
trict fourteen, in Meeker county; to
allow the first school district in Becker county
to issue bonds to fund its bonded debt; to
change the boundaries of Faribault school dis
trict, Rice county; relating to cattle running at
large in Clay county.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Senator Donnelly-Relating to the duties
Of clerks of school districts.
By Senator misunderstanding to estates in
dover.
By Senator Drew-To grant the city of Wi
mona the privilege of establishing ferry across
the Mississippi river opposite that city.
BY Senator Finseth-Relating to wolf boun-
ties.
By Senator Drew-To amend the charter of
the city Of Winona.
By Senator Shalleen-To amend the special
laws relating to Chisago lake.
Fixing the salary of the Governor at $4,000,
to include house rent Auditor, $4,000; Treas
urer, 81, 900; Attorney general, $4,000, and $40
per day for each day in attendance upon court :
railroad commissioner, 81, 500; also amending
the law providing for the payment of salaries
of State officers to conform to the above.
Senator j. b. Gilfllan-ln reference to APP
pointment of overseers; also relating to meet
lngs of county commissioners.
BY Senator G. ID. Notwithstanding the
special laws of 1876 relating to the terms of
court in Ramsey county-changing the time of
holding one term from October to September
Rules suspended and bill passed. Also re-
pealing the law authorizing Ramsey county to
issue bonds for building an aims house and
hospital. Rules suspended and bill passed.
Adjourned.
House.
The House yesterday put in long and
faithful days work, and Of course disposed
of large amount of business. The morn
ing session was entirely devoted to the pass
ing of House bills, of which about thirty,