Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-27

Stefan, and knew whereof he spoke. In the
first place, it would have the effect of killing
legitimate and honorable industry. In the
district where he resided there were large
number of Germans who had come from the
old country and planted grapes, and now there
were magnificent vineyards stretching ~ all
along the hillsides where formerly there was
not grass enough to feed sheep. They raised
large quantities Of very fine grapes, which they
shipped every year to Chicago, New York and
all over the country. They make very fine
wine too, and he loved to drink it, because he
thought it did him good. Lnughter.) He
didn't propose to mince his words. That
wasn't the sort of he was. Naughter.)
This legislation would destroy those vineyards
of his constituents. 1t was like that proposed
in New England several years ago when it was
proposed to cut down the apple trees because
some tramps went around begging hard cider
for inebriating purposes. Such law would
| destroy $50, 600 trees in the State of Mime
sofa. So. IS s~
1.-THE first legitimate information l have"
proceeded the speaker, ''of the manufacture of
| wine, is when Jesus Christ made it. He set it
before his disciples and commanded them to
| drink. Let us follow his example and it will
| do us good. Give strong drink to him that
| is ready to perish, and wine to those that be of
heavy hearts," CLaughter.)
Referring to the vital statistics of the State,
l find that but six men died of intemperance
during last year-two of delirium tremens and
| four of something else which they couldn't tell
| anything about and SO called it intemperance.
And yet you want to stop drinking. Eleven
were killed by horses during the same time.
| Why don't you abolish horses-never use them
or go near them? Thirty-five committed sui
| eide. Why don't You prohibit the use of fire
| arms knives and ropes, and drain all your lakes
and rivers for fear some poor fool will drown
| himself? Some 152 died of heart disease.
don't want any heart in mine. Twenty ladies
/ Ial 10 hat
the use of hot water for fear that more ladies
will get into it and perish. Laughter.)
Mr.. Denny moved to strike out sections Is,
%, 25 and 81. Lost.
| A motion to indefinitely postpone the bill
was made and carried. 1t was moved to recon
slider, and the vote to reconsider was indefinite
| ly postponed.
| SENATE BILLS PASSED.
| The House then resumed the regular order
| consideration of Senate bills-and the follow
| ing were passed:
incorporating the village of Zumbrota.
Establishing new school district in the town
| of Zumbrota.
Repeating the liquor law of last winter relat-
| ing to the sale of liquors in WinOna debate
took place on this bill, participated in by
Messrs. Benson, Schroth Riley and Jones.
| 1t being announced that the Metropolitan
| hotel was on fire, the House adjourned sans
cere,?aonie, and the members rushed for thei1
grip sacks, but were MADE happy upon learn
ing that the fire was simply near the Metro
| pOlitan.
| SENATE, February ~, 1879.
HOUSE BILLS PASSED UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES
To amend section 3, of article 4, of chapter
2 of the special laws of 1869, relating to the
| charter of the city of Rushford.
To legalize the publication of ordinances
passed by the common council of the city of
Lake City in Wabashaw county, Mimi.
| Senator Castle, from the committee of Sen
ators from Ramsey and Washington counties,
| to whom was referred the petition of citizens
| of said counties asking tor the laying out of a
State road between said counties, reported the
| same back with bill of a general character
| covering the case.
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
| Relating to the running at large of domestic
animals in Swift county.
Changing the boundaries of. certain school
districts in Olmsted county.
Relating to the running at large of domestic
animals In Wilkin county.
Creating school district No. &c, in Meekel
| county.
IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE,
Senator Doran in the chair, the bill appropri.
ating 5000 for building of shops and for fire
apparatus and for machinery at the Reform
| school was recommended to pass; and the bill
| approprlating money for the support of State
institutions was taken up, amended and re
commended to pass. The bill as amended ap
propriates sums of money, as follows:
First hospital for insane-1579. ....... 800 0O(