Daily globe., 1879-02-11

of real estate which shall be exempt from ex
ecution as homestead.
In committee of the whole number of
bills were considered, among which was SEN
ator Miller's bill reducing mileage of mem
bers of the Legislature from Is cents to 10
cents per mile. Although this is a truly
meritorious bill in the interest of economy.
it was considered in spirit of levity and
hilarity by some of the Senators, and was
finally amended by fixing mileage at cents
mile. These little episodes 'sare necessary
to lengthen and strengthen the mental Wis.
ion, push far off the mental horizon, and
give proper views of the place, power, right
and dignity Of humanity in the universe
Routine Report.
Senate met at clock P. NJ. Reading of scrip.
lures and prayer by the chaplain.
LAKE SUPERIOR IMPROVEMENTS.
Senator Castle called up the memorial to
Congress asking for an appropriation to i'm
prove the Sault Ste Marie, and for a survey of
the harbor of Duluth and it was read a second
ard third time and passed under suspended
rules.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Senator Brown-Memorial to Congress
asking for increased postal facilities in Big
Stone county. Passed under suspended rules
BY Senator Bonniwell-To prevent the run
ming at large of stock in certain towns in Nc
Leod county.
By Senator Castle-Amending the charter of
the city OF Saltwater and defining the
duties Of certain officers of said city. Passed
under suspended rules.
BY Senator Brownie pay X. j. Hausewald
$2OO for catching horse thief in Stevens
county.
By Senator G. D. Gilfllan-To legalize GER
tain roads and highways in Ramsey county.
By Senator Reaney-For the protection of
the navigation interests on the Mississippi
river.
By Senator Rice-To change the name Of An
drew Olson, Of Kandiyohi county, to that of
Andrew Hildreth.
laws of 1878, relating to taxes.
by Senator Castle-Amending the general
statutes relating to the punishment Of larceny.
BY Senator Castle-Relatlng to the commits
sioners of Washington county.
BY Senator Hinds-To. amend the general
laws Of 1878 relating to taxes.
BY Senator Hinds-Relating to delinouent
taxes in Scutt county.
by Senator Thacher-To provide for the col
lection OF taxes and relating to penalties for
non-payment of the same.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
Senator McCrea reported back with an
amendment the bill amending the special laws
Of 1874, incorporating the village of Fergus
Falls.
Senator G. +. Buck reported back with an
amendment the bill amending the charter of
the city OF Winona relating to the election of
ceetain officers.
WITNESS FEES.
The Senate concurred in the House Joint
resolution aDprOpriatin2 money for the pay
ment OF per diem and mileage of witnesses
testifying before the joint special committee
on State prison investigation.
SENATE BILLS PASSED.
10 facilitate the transfer of the Antietam
cemetery to the United States
To vacate school district No. "a and attach
the same to school district No. 2, in Mcleod
county.
To detach certain territory from school dis
trict NO. "a and attach the same to school dis
trict No. 80, in Mcleod county
No incorporate the village of Waverlv in
Wright county.
To authorize towns and villages to assist in
the construction of railroads, in Chisaeo
county.
To amend the general statutes of 1875. re-
latlng to homestead exemptions.
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
70 authorize the city of Minneapolis to issue
S250, 600 in bonds to aid in the construction
OF the Northwestern railroad.
Constituting Mary Eliza Reynolds heir at
law of Sarah Reynolds.
JOINT resolution requesting Congress to an
Proprlate money Tor the improvement of nayi-
CATION on the Minnesota river
10 change certain school districts in Nicollet
county.
IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE,
Senator Rice in the chair several bills were
considered and recommended to pass amono
which was Senator G. d. Gilfllan's bill relat,
Ing to the st. Paul unisn depot. Senator
Miller moved that his bill reducing mileage of
members OF the legislature from Is cents to 10
cents be recommended to pass.
Senator Macdonald moved to strike ont IN
and insert S. Carried. =
Senator Miller thought this dose of prussic
acld to his BILL and was intending to xiii it by
loading it down with Objectionable amend
ments.
Senator Macdonald said he offered his amend
menu men! IN good faith, and stood ready to vote
for it amended.
Senator 81. B. Wilson moved to abolish mile
age, saying If members did not receive proper
compensation they had better increase their
per diem. He did not see the propriety of
Senators getting fifteen cents for each mile
railroad tickets.
Senator q. M. Wilson thought MIR. Macdon- |
AID acted IN good faith, and that FIVE cents
would cover the expense of railroad travel.
Ihe chairman said that railroad fares be-
tween st. Paul and Minneapolis were cheaper |
than they are further out.
Senator ID. Buck moved that no member be
allowed hereafter to receive railroad pass.
senator g. i. Buck-Oh! don't do that.
The chairman would not entertain Mr.. d. |
Buck amendme,t.
Senator ii. b. Wilson's amendment to abol-
lsh was lost, and the bill recommended to pass.
Ihe committee rose and the Senate adjourned |
THE HOUSE.
The House had hard time of it yester
DAY In getting down to work, but finally
made the rifle and went through little
routine business. When, shortly after 10
o'clock Speaker Gilman raped the members
to order, but thirty seven responded to their
names. Even the chaplain had deserted. It
was agreed, however, that no adjournment
should be had, and therefore the House re-
NAMED nominally in session till quorum
arrived. The afternoon trains brought a
few to their posts, but it was not till 3:O6 that
the ponderous form of Representative Jones
entered, completing the quorum. The
speaker DELAYED a few rninntea loroor o,5