The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-02-27

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MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE.
Twentieth Annual Session.
SENATE, Feb. 1S.-Mr. Waite's divorce
bill was defeated. The homestead exemption
bill was discussed at some length, md there
seems to be disposition to limit the value to
$4,000. The following bills were introduce cd
BY Mr.. Hall, memorial to congress for a
mail route from Redwood Falls to Minnesota
Falls; by Mr.. Waite, to consolidate the public
schools of Mankato; by Mr.. Doran, to amend
the act relating to civil actions; by Mr.. Nc
Hench, to amend the charter Of Wabasha; by
Mr. G. D Gilfillan, legalizing official seals; by
MIR. ), 3: Gillian, authorizing the convey
ance of church property by the First Univer-
ing the act relating to the assessment and
collection Of taxes. These senate bills were
passed. Relating to the appointment Of grand
juries; to enable railroad companies to ac-
Quire lands for the purpose of planting trees:
to repeal chapter of the general laws re-
!atng TO service of process upon non-res-
ideDts; amending an act incorporating the
Hastings and Minnesota River & Red River
R. r. Co.; amending general laws of 1866. re.
latlng dismissal OF actions; amending laws Of
lS6,relating to inspection of Illuminating oils:
repeating special act of 1877, preventing kill.
running at large of cattle in the county of
Renyille, to fund the bonds issued by the town
OF West St Paul; to prohibit fishing in lukes
in Ramsey county. These house bills were
passed: To change times of holding terms of
district court in Carver count; relating to the
fv w oAyNSc 1,1oS sC.f WV
county.
HOUSE, Feb. 1Sth.-This body con-
Vened at o'clock, and worked in committee
Of the whole until Z O'Clock, succeeding in ret.
ting through with tfty-one bills.
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 reconsidera
ton was had which again resultedin a defeat,
thus settling the question for the time being,
at least. large number OF bills were acted
upon. The following resolution was adopt
ed: WHEREAS, Upon examination there is
found 100000 in bonds of the war loan of
1862, and 100000 of the loan of 1867, which
have been properly redeemed and are now in
the, hands of the state treasurer. Therefore be
pointed to examine and destroy the same and
that their action be recorded in this journal.
HOUSE, Feb. 19.--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 reconsidera-
ton was had which again resulted in defeat,
thus settling the question for the time being
at least A large number of bills were acted
upon. The following resolution was adopt
ed: WHEREAS, Upon examination there is
found to be 100000 in bonds of the war loan
OF 1862, and 100000 of the loan of 1867, which
have been properly redeemed and ore now in
the hands of the state treasurer. Therefore
be it Rcsolaed, That committee Of three be
appointed to examine and destroy The same,
and that their action be recorded in the iourn-
al. " ~ 80
SENATE, Feb. 20.-The sensation IN the
senate yesterday was the reading 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 slbordinates, and referring to one
patient who was killed by the Thurman treat
ment on the part Of one j ohm Belts, assistant
supervisor. After some discussion, special
committee consisting of Messrs. Doran, Rice,
EdgertOn, Morton and Drew were appointed
to investigate these charges. Mr.. +Naite's
common carrier bill was discussed at consid.
cradle length, but no decisive vote was taken
upon It, though it looks as lift might receive
a majority of votes on its final passage
HOUSE, Feb GOTH The judiciary com
mittee presented joint report on the Page
impeachment case and introduced mo-
ton impeaching Jud e Page for corrupt con
duct aud crimes and misdemeanors The
! consideration of the motion was set for Fri
day, ed inst, at IL O'clock a. m. Mcssrs.
Laid, Hicks and Colville presented a dissent:
not all the findings The savings bank bill in.
troduccd by Mr.. Morse, of Hennepin county,
! was indefinitely postponed after warm de-
| bate Among the most important bills intro
| duced was one by Mr.. Rice relating to the St.
Paul & Pacific railroad and the De Graft claims
| and one by Mr. G. B. Dresbach permitting
women to vote on liquor questions.
SENATE, Feb. 21.-The woman suffrage
bill, to allow women to vote on liquor ques-
tions, was lost, by falling one vote short of a
constitutional majority The common carrier
bill was also killed. The consideration If the
amendments to the tax law occupied four or
five hours Of hard work. and good law will
be the result The bill creating the office OF
public examiner was passcd,-ycas, %; nays
| 10.
House, Feb. 2l.--The forenoon was
spent almost entirely in listening to and dis
cussing the report Of the committee appoint
ed to examine the charge Of bribery made by
Mr.; 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 thai
he gave him $50, but only to gain his politi
cal influence for the future In the afternoon
the textbook bill was considered, and al
amendment attached providing that the PEG
pie should vote in 1886 whether the contrac
should continue or not. #
! SENATE, Feb. % The Inebriatt
asylum Investigating commission is author
lied to sit after the Legislature adjourns anl
q to make their report to the Governor. TIL,
amendments to the tax law were passed. TIL,
senate bills passed included these: gAppro
priating $4,000 for the enlargement Of tn,
University grounds; to incorporate tn,
Minnesota s. Iowa railroad company, ant
numerous local bills.
HOUSE, Feb. 22d.-The entire day anc
evening session was devoted to the considera
ton of the Page impeachment case in secre