Daily globe., 1879-01-22

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ness was brought to the attention of the
Senate by a little discussion as to printing
the report of the committee and the reply
of the trustees, and the presentation of the
supplementary report of State Examiner
| Knox and his clerk. The latter document
which is of very different tone from that
to which these gentlemen first attached their
signatures, was but partially read, and
temporarily disposed of by being ordered
printed.
Routine Report.
Senate convened at 1880. Reading of the
scriptures and prayer by the chaplain.
! Roll called and quorum present Journal
read and approved.
Senator Pillsbury presented the petition of
R. j. Baldwin, of Minneapolis, representing
that Hon. E. M. Wilson was interested, as at
torney, in matters in litigation affected by the
| amount of real estate exempt from execution
under the provisions of the homestead exemp-
tion clause of the statute, and praying that the
| bill pending before the Senate may not affect
matters already before the courts.
Senator Wilson disclaimed any intention or
expectation of effecting the litigation referred
to, and said that were Mr.. Baldwin more of a
| lawyer, and not SO blinded by anxiety to keep
his property from his creditors, he would know
the amendment could have no retroactive effect.
The law of 1875 opened too wide field for
| to settle definitely what is exempt. Mr.. Bald
win might have stated that the suits alluded to
| involved the right of Savings bank depositors
| to collect from him money deposited with him
when they had confidence in his integrity and
financial standing. And he may justly suppose
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of property from his honest creditors would
suggest amendment to law under which the
attempt is made.
| Senator Macdonald presented the petition of
| citizens of Stearns county against the of
the brass kettle for testing wheat.
| Senator Perkins presented petition from his
| constituents on the same subject.
| Senator Helling offered a resolution instruct
ing the secretary of the Senate to to draw GER
tifcates for $40 worth Of postage stamps for
each of the Senators. Lost.
PRINTING THE GOVERNORS MESSAGE.
Senator Miller called up his resolution au-
thorizing the printing of the Governors mes
| sage in the German, Swede and Norwegian Ian
guages.
Senator Pillsbury moved to amend by includ-
| ing 1000 in French. Lost.
Senator Macdonald thought this was a waste
| of money, and lovers of economy would have
| a chance of saving the State about $500 by vot-
| ing the resolution down.
| Senator Pillsbury moved to amend by author
| izing the printing Of 500 copies of the message
| in French.
Senator Miller said the message would never
| be printed in full in any foreign language un-
less it was done by the State, and he thought it
| a valuable emigration document.
Senator Rice agreed with Mr.. Macdonald.
Senator E. NJ Wilson thought Pillsbury' Is
amendment should be carried.
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of citizens of the information contained in th 2
message. His constituents were largely Nor
wegians and could read English as we'll as he
can. AS measure of economy he would vote
against the resolution.
| G. D. Gilfllan said it was custom to charge
for translation and setting the type twice, thus
making double bill, and he wanted this mat
| ter rectifed.
Senator Pillsbury said but one bill was paid
| last winter.
! Senator Doran asked that the resolution be
read, which was done whereupon he moved to
amend by requiring 900 copies to be printed
in Irish. (Great laughter.)
Senator Miller hoped Mr.. Deran would not
make mistake and send messages printed in
Irish to Norwegians and vice versa. (Renewed
laughter.)
The resolution as amended was then acted
| upon and lost.
THE INSANE ASYLUM.
| Senator Doran said he was informed that the
report of the committee appointed to investi-
gate the insane asylum had not yet been print
ed, and moved that the report when printed be
in separate pamphlet, and the reply of the
trustees printed in pamphlet by itself.
| Senator Thatcher wanted to know what
would be the advantage Of having the reports
printed separately and if it would be attended
with any increased expense.
| The President-No additional expense will be
incurred by printing separately.
Senator D. Buck said the report of the inves-
under the sanction of an oath, while the reply
docs not. No testimony under oath is offered
in the reply, and he was opposed to putting the
two together upon an equal footing. The Sen
| ate had made mistake in ordering the reply
printed at all until it came properly attested.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
! The judiciary committee reported substi-
| tute for Senator E. M. Wilson's bill relating
| to interest on money. Provides that interest
shall be at the rate of per cent. in the alb
sence of contract, and prohibits more than 10
per cent under any circumstances and makes
| void any note or contract specifying a greater
sum.
The bill to incorporate the village of Blue
Earth City was reported back and taken up and
passed under suspended rules.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Senator G. F. Buck-Granting the city of
| Winona the right to establish and maintain
ferry across the Mississippi river at that place.
By Senator 81. B. Wilson-Providing for the
| re-docketing of judgments by the clerk of the
district court in Goodhue county.
| By G. D. Gilfllan-To regulate insurance
| companies. Requires insurance companies to
pay full amount of policies where the loss has
| been total.
By Senator Buell-For the protection of fish
in Lake Como, or Hokah Mill pond, in Hous-
ton county. Rules suspended and bill passed.
| By Senator Williams-To regulate the manu-
facture and sale of adulterated articles Re-
quires all articles adulterated to be labeled
''adulterated," in letters not less than one
| fourth of an inch long, and the per cent. of
adulteration printed upon each package
i By Senator Perkins-Authorizing the board
! $4,000 in bonds to fund floating debt of said
county.
By Senator Adams-Relating to testimony of
medical experts in the courts. Requires physi-
clans to hear testimony of both sides before
| giving opinions
Senator Rice moved to reconsider the vote
| by which the resolution providing for the
| printing Of the Governors messrge in foreign
| languages was lost, saying Senator Doran
would withdraw his amendment recurring
1000 copies IN the Irish language
Senator Macdonald objected to the with
| drawal of the amendment.
| Senator Rice moved to strike ont the words
loco in Irish.'
Al.