The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1878-02-28
MINNESOTA LEsINLATURE.
Twentieth Annual Session.

HOUSE, Feb. 49,. The bill for the re-
moval of the County seat of Scott county was
put upon its final passage and lost, less than
constitutional number voting in the affirma
tive. At the afternoon session reconsidcra
ton was had which again resulted in defeat,
thus settling the question for the time being,
at least A large number oi bills were acted
ca: WHEREAS, Upon examination there is
found $lOOOOO in bonds of the war loan OF
1862, and 100000 Of tile loan Of 1867, which
have been properly redeemed and are now in
the hands of the state treasurer. Therefore be
1t Hesotved, That committee OF three be ap-
pointed to examine and destroy the same and
that their action be recorded in this journal.
HOUSE, Feb. 19.-Thc bill tor the re-
moyal Of the County seat of Scott county was
put upon its final passage and lost, less than
constitutional number voting in the aflirma-
tive, at the afternoon session q rcconsidera
ton was had which again resulted in q defeat.
thus settling the question for the time. being
at least. A large number of bills were acted
upon: The following resolution was adopt
found to be 100000 in bonds of the war loan
OF 1852, and 100000 of the loan of 1867, which
nave been properly redeemed and arc now in
the hands OF the state treasurer. Therefore
DC 1t Rcsotved, That committee of three be
appointed to examine and destroy the same.
ana that their action be recorded in the iourn-
SENATE, Feb. 20.-Thc sensation IN the
senate yesterday was the rcadting of petition
from men, late employees in the hospital for
the insane at st. Peter, alleging gross mis-
management of that institution, and cruelty
OF the subordinates, and referring to one
patient who was killed by the inhuman treat
ment on the part of one John Belts, assistant
supervisor. After some discussion, special
committee consisting of Mcssrs. Doran, Rice,
Edgerton, Morton and Drew were appointed
TO investigate these charges. Mr.. Waitc's
common carrier bill was discussed at consid.
cradle length, but no decisive vote was taken
upon it, though it looks as ifit might receive
majority Of votes on its final passage
HOUSE, Feb. 20th.-The Judiciary CON-
mittec presented joint report on tic Page
impeachment case and introduced mo-
ton impeaching Jud g Page for corrupt con-
duct aud crimes and misdcmcanors. The
consideration of the motion was set for Fri
Ladd, Hicks and Colvillc presented dissent.
ing report taking exception to several but
not all the findings. The savings bank bill in
troduced by Mr. Morse, Of Hcnncpin county,
was indefinitely postponed after a warm de-
bate. Among tho most important bills intro
ducGd ; was one by Mr.; Rice relating to the St.
Paul e. Pacific railroad and the De Graft claims
and one by Mr.. G. B. Drcsbach permitting
women to vote Oh liquor questions.
SENATE, Feb. 21.-Thc woman suffrage
bill, to allow women to vote on liquor qucs-
tions, was lost, by falling one vote short of a
constitutional majority. The common carrier
bill was also killed. The consideration of the
amendments to the1ax law occupied four or
five hours of hard work, and a good law will
be the result. The bill creating the office of
pnolic examiner WAS passcd,-ycas, %; nays,
HOUSE. Feb. 2l.-Thc forenoon was
spent almost entirely in listening to and dis.
cussing the report OF the committee appoint
Cd to examine the charge of bribery made bv
MIR. Brandt. No final action was taken in the
matter. Mr.. Brandt testified that $50 was
paid him by Mr.. Liberty Hall to vote against
the Merrill book bill. Mr.. Hall testified that
cal influence for the future. In the afternoon
the textbook bill was considered and at
amendment attached providing that the pco
pie should vote in 1885 whether the contrac
should continue or not.
SENATE, Feb. 22-Thc Inebriate
asylum investigating commission is author
lied to sit after the legislature adjourns and
to make their report to the Governor. The
amendments to the tax law were passed. The
priating $4,000 for the enlargement Of the
University grounds; to incorporate the
Minnesota & Iowa railroad company. and
numerous local bills.
HOUSE, Feb. 22d.-The entire dav and
evening session was devoted to the considcra-
tion OF the Page impeachment case in secret
session. But little progress was made, quite
a discussion ensuing on different points.
SENATE, Feb. % not in session.
HOUSE, Feb. 2j.-This branch of the
Legislature were in secret session on the
Page impeachment case.
SENATE, Feb. 25th.-A session Of the
senate was held last evening, at which Mr..
Donnelly offered a resolution condemning the
attempt Of the school book publishers. ring to
bribe members Of the legislature into defeat
ing the Merrill school-book law, and approy.
ing the heroic conduct Of Hon. Charles C.
Brandt In exposing the crime, but such a res
olution was declared out of order. The Fort
Smelling bridge bill was passed.
HOUSE, Feb. 25.-Mr. Colville, of a
special committee, presented report on the
geological survey bill, urging its postpone
mcnt for a few years, or until government
survey shall be made. Mr.. Hicks mechanics
lien bill, and the bill which provides for the
enlargement Of the capitol were favorably re-
ported on. Among the important bills intro.
and fares on railroads. By Mr.. Colvi|le, ,divid-
ing Red Wing into wards. A joint resolution
BY Mr.. Ladd authorizing the borrowing of
$4,000 for seed grain. BY Mr.. Hicks, pro-
vldlng for the inspection of fsteamboat boilers.
The evening session was devoted to hearing
the testimony in the page impeachment case.
CONGRESSIONAL,
SENATE, Feb. 19.-The bill for the
relief OF W: A. Hammond, late Surgeon Gen.
q ~knl