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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-10-23

liysrsd 90 the clergy of ali denomi-
nstians, as the competers of youth.
Pastor Hirsch, o calvanist clergyman,
claimed as an Alsation and the
father of O family, to protest; he was
hustled int the tribune to debate,
bat when there, he complained OF
not being allowed to speak. after
gracefully alluding to England and
the United States, models OF demo
cratic government, and whose public
life was based on . belief in and .
love OF God. the chairman called him
to order for using such improper lam
guage and in the tWinkling of an eye
he was run iRto the street.
Balzao gave great of1ense to his
countryman by declaring in bis day,
that as compared with England,
France had no castles. hence chat
eau life was impossible; France has
villas, country houses, buildings
danked with round towers and pig
con cot finals, but no castles. Often
the proprietor of Chateau claims TO
be such, because he has two dogs. q
pool with pet carp, or as much land
as bis felstaf shadow covers. But ne
not the lees has the mansion chrome
Autographed, or worked IN Berlin
wove on samplers. Be it castle or
cottage, a country house st the
present moment is very agreeable,
what it may want in sumptaosity.
will be made up for in mirsh and
merriment, which the divine Will
liams song, bars q hundred harms
and lengthens life. If there are no
walks in a park twenty miles long,
the highways and by ways will prove
more than a substitute; the vineyards
beautiful, and also the words, where
partridge and pleasant seem to be
unaware, that the shooting season
has opened, and that they are pre-
doomed in the struggle for life.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-02-26
BULLDOzING BANKS.

The national banks in New York are
carrying on their bulldozing efforts and
almost threw Wall street into a panic
Yesterday. The movement ap-
pears to be concerted
one on the part of the Eastern banks to
force some concession from the govern
ment on the funding bill. There is I'M
doubtedly double object in view. They
hope to either force the concession of a
veto from the President or supplement
airy law by Con gress relieving the banks
from taxation.
AS the national banks are required to
secure their circulation by deposit of
bonds they can relieve themselves of the
deposit by returning their circulation,
making serious contraction of the cur
rency. That is the programme they are
pursuing with the result as indicated in
our news columns The funding bill
lies upon the speakers table
without having been taken up
since it was amended by the Senate, and
there is an evident disposition to
wait little and ascertain
the probable effect of the measure.
AS a consequence the Wall street excite
ment yesterday is entirely in anticipation
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-02-26
THE LEGISLATURE.
SETTLING DOWN FOR Il HARD PULL
DAPULL ALL TOGETHER.
A Swamp Land Bill Passed and Two 9th
ers Defeated in the Senate-Two Score
House Bills Considered-The Day in thes
House-The Railroad Bond Bills Made
the Special Order for MOnday.s
SENATE.

The bills granting swamp lands to aid
in the construction of railroads were up
for third reading to-day, and Senator
officers bill was passed after an extended
talk as to whether it granted swamp lands
or not. The majority opinion of the
learned gentleman of the Judiciary COM
mittee, when appealed to for information,
was to the effect that they didn't know
whether it did or not, and in some in
stances it required a very elaborate argu-
ment to disclose the fact. Senator Nc
Crea's bill was fair and square honest
proposition to give aid to the Lake Park
& Crookston road, and it was inconti-
nently set down upon. Senator Macdon-
AIDS bill was debated at some length, and
the action of the Senate was an instance
of the virtue that hesitated but didn't sur
render, for it was almost passed. But
the "boys" are organized, and when all
the noses are present they can pass any
swamp land they set out to. 1t is safe to
say these bills are not dead and buried
yet. In committee of the whole, V. P.
Kennedy's bill for expenses in contesting
the election of Senator Campbell, was rec
commended to pass, but it appeared to be
the sense of the Senate that there was
was very little merit in the claim.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-02-26
Board of Public Work.

A regular meeting Of the board Of public
works, was held yesterday afternoon, Gen.
Becker in the chair.
Council orders were received and referred as
follows:
Relating to the opening of Baker and
Morton streets In the Sixth ward; to the clerk
to prepare assessment roll. Relating to a
sewer on st. Peter street, from Summit ave-
nue. to Tenth streets; referred to the engineer
to prepare plans. Relating to the grading of
Tilton street; same reference. Relating to a
sewer on Oak street, from Third to Walnut
streets; same reference. The clerk was ordered
to give the first assessment notices for
a sewer on Minnesota street.
The following were placed on file: Petition
of R. Brewer and others, Directing to the
widening of DeBow street; communication
from John Wann accepting the award of $50
for the removal of building; remonstrance
from W. D. Rogers against proposed alley
through block 80, Rice & Irvine's addition;
the weekly reports of Street Inspectors
Schmidt and Flynn.
Consideration of the assessment for opening
Carroll street was postponed to the next meet
ing.
A petition was read from H. G.. Burbank
and Harvey Officer demonstrating against the
opening of an alley through block Is, Whit
ney & Smiths addition.
Several small bills and estimates were exam.
ined and allowed.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-02-26
afternoon Session.

The proceedings in the afternoon COM
menced by calling Mr.. Thompson, the relator,
in rebuttal.
Mr. Otis called his attention to the testimo-
nv of Inspectors Butts and De Laittre and
Warden Reed in reference to the meeting of
the Goth and witness denied that any statement
as to the contract being off was made. as tesil-
fed by them. If made it was when he
was absent from the board. The
board never at any time gave me to
understand the bid was off. Some time dur
ing the meeting of the 31st Mr.. De Laitrie or
Mr.. Butts made a remark to the effect that he
supposed was out, but nothing was said as
to the bids being off. Had always been ready
to enter into contract and am still ready.
Inspector L. E. Reed was next called and
testified as to the prison records of the meet
ngs at which the prison con-
tract was considered. He was present
at all the meetings but one No business was
transacted at any of those meetings not
January Is the entry that Thompson indicated
he should want to remove the engine, is in
correct. At the meeting of the Goth Thomp-
son did not decline to make contract as
stated in the record, but did decline to sign
the contract presented. The board did not
and no member of the board intimate to Mr..
Thompson at that meeting that his bid would
be considered off.
To Mr.. Start-To the best of my knowledge
and belief the record is incorrect in pretending
to give Mr.. Thompson's answer to the ques-
ton about signing the contract. What is re-
corded may have occurred but it does not
state the facts as they occurred.
What occurred during my absence, of course,
know nothing, but l do know the record
misrepresents Mr.. Thompson. I was some
what excited about what had occurred before
the House prison committee. Mr.. Thomson
did not offer at that time to sign contract
which would not allow him to remove the
machinery.
After few more unimportant questions,
counsel for both parties announced their cases
closed, and an adjournment was taken 70 March
Sd, when the report of the referee will be made
to the supreme court.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-02-26
HOUSE.

There was more or less of confusion in
the House yesterday, due to the anxiety
of members to secure the advancement of
their own favorite measures, and numer-
Gus motions to suspend the rales were
made. AS rule these requests were de-
MED, and the regular order was followed
with reasonable fidelity. Quite num-
Der Of bills were passed, and in committee
of the whole some thirty were recon-
mended for passage. There was slight
skirmish between COL Gearey and Judge
Wilson on the bill authorizing the
Winona & St. Peter railroad to purchase
the Plainview railroad The sympathies
of the House were with the former, and
he carried his point, while the Judge
yielded gracefully. The members were
relieved by the announcement of COM
promise on the railroad bond bills by
which those measures were made the
special order for Monday, to continue
under consideration till disposed of.
There was no evening session.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-02-26
Afternoon Session.
The House reconvened at $50 P. NJ.
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.

The House reconvened at 2:30P. NJ
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
Appropriating money to build a bridge in
Redwood county.
Relating to the salaries of county officers.
Changing the boundaries of school dis.
trict in Washington county.
Organizing the county of Candy.
Amending the charter of the village OF
Worthington.
Authorizing st. Louis county to erect a Jail
| and issue bonds in payment therefor.
To reimburse Polk county for expenses in.
CURED in the trial of murder case.
Amending the law relating to the duties OF
county surveyors.
Requiring the towns of Goodhue county to
support their own poor.
Changing the boundaries of school district
in Polk county.
Increasing the salary of the attorney general
to $500 year.
Increasing the salary of the chief clerk in
the auditors office to $4,000 per annum.
Relating to mutual insurance companies OF
other States doing business in Minnesota.
Amending and consolidating the charter OF
the village of Saltwater.
Relating to the running at large of cattle in
Houston county.
A constitutional amendment relating to SEES
sions of the legislature.
Concerning evidence upon the trial of per.
sons on Indictment
Authorizing railroad companies to change
their routes under certain conditions.
HOUSE BILL LOST.
Relating to the examination of graduates OF
the Normal schools for teachers, ayes SO,
noes 45.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. Wilson-To enable the Chicago &
Northwestern railroad company to own, oper.
ate and maintain lines of railroad in this
State.
By Mr.. Misunderstanding to the salaries OF
officers OF Blue Earth county.
By Mr.. j. BaXter-Requiring Hennepin and
Wright counties to keep bridges across Grow
river in repair.
By Mr.. Burger-To amend the charter of the
city of Mankato.
IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
The House then went into committee of the
whole, Mr.. Baxter in the chair, on business
on the clerks desk. A large number of bills
were recommended for passage.
Mr.. Hicks moved that the railroad bond
bills be made the special order for Monday at
10 O'Clock A. M, a full discussion of them to
be had, and the House to continue in consid-
Grafton of the bills till finally disposed of.
Adopted.
The committee rose and the report was
adopted.
Mr. Sanborn, from the finance committee,
submitted bill allowing the revenue fund to
be replenished from the State institutions fund
to the amount of $4,000 Read first, second
and third time and passed under suspension of
the rules.
The committee on public accounts and ex-
n
the books of the several State officers, and
found that all expenditures had been properly
made, and all moneys accounted for.
Adopted. Adjourned
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-02-26
COERCION BILL PASSED.

LONDON, Feb. 25.-In commons debate on
the protection bill was resumed Lord George
Hamilton, conservative, said he was in Ireland
the greater part of last autumn, and he was
able to say the condition of Ireland was rather
moderated than otherwise. Joseph Cowen,
radical reform and home rule member, de-
nounced the bill. Forster strongly defended
the bill. He said it was time for the house to
show it's strength to deliver Ireland from terror
ism OF the unwritten law, and for parliament
to show itself strong enough to restore order.
He hoped it would show itself strong enough
to pass such measure as would render any
future coercion bill unnecessary, and making
the people of Ireland contented and prosperous.
Arthur O'Connor replied in warm speech
At 2:30 A. NJ. he sat down, whereupon,
as no other member rose, the speaker
put the question. Mr. McCarthy's motion
for rejection of the bill was defeated-32t to
50. Six English members voted with the mi
nority. O'Connor wished to move the amend
ment, but the speaker could not accept it.
O'Donnell arose amid cries of "divde." The
speaker said: at seems to be the general
sense of the house. The question will
now be putt The Marquis of Harting-
ton moved the question now be put The bill
was then read a third time by vote of 303 to
Al. Upon the speaker putting the question
that the bill now pass O'Connor addressed the
house to enter one more protest. The motion
the bill pass was adopted-2S7 to SO. The
speaker will announce Monday that business
is no longer urgent.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-02-26

THE investigation of the State prison
contract has closed, and the Pioneer Press,
after all its efforts to stir up stink, finds
itself repudiated as usual 1t has been
shown conclusively in evidence that no
corrupt means were employed to in1u-
ence the award, the worst feature being
some slight favoritism shown to the pres
ent contractors. The p. p. is not very
effective reformatory agent.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-02-26

of threatened action rather than for what
has already taken place.
This movement on the part of the Ma
tional banks shows the. power these
pampered institutions possess. They
stand ready to take the government by
the throat and demand something better
than three per cent. bond. Even more
they are ready to bring on
panic and sacrifice the business
of the entire country. Secretary Sher-
man is not easily frightened, and he now
seems inclined to accept the issue from
the institutions he has done so much to
favor. 1t is the old story of warming the
VIPER
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-02-26
ROCHESTER,.

ROCHESTER, Mimi, Feb. 25.-Bishop
Ease will preach at the NJ. E. church
Sunday, March 9Th A reception will be
held in the lecture room Friday evening,
March 18th.
The No hose company are about
purchasing themselves new fire hats,
that will cost about s54 per dozen.
The regular meeting of the Alert II. &
L. Co. tonight. 1t is thought they will
vote to purchase rubber coats with the
profits of "Nasby's" lecture, between $50
and $40.
The bankers say hat they can do well
with the 8 per cent bonds, and make
money; but would like it if the govern
ment would take off the tax on checks
and d eposits.
Mr. fernandez, who lost his house by
fire, has been paid $3.50 out OF the
5000 insurance policy he held; given
by the Girard Co., of Philadelphia, M. J.
Daniels agent.
The managers of the masquerade ball
advertised that they would give three
prizes to the best masked groups, but the
receipts being light, at II o'clock they
announced they would give but two small
DriZeS
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-02-26
NEIGHBORHO0D NEWS.
LAKE CITY.

LAKE CITY, Feb. 23-S. B. Bartlett,
Esq, of Warsaw, N. Y, is in the city
and contemplates forming a co-partner
ship with County Attorney G. Fl. Bene-
dict.
There are two cases of diphtheria in
the city.
The Congregationalists are giving an
art entertainment at their new church on
Lyon avenue A New England dinner is
served each afternoon. The citizens gen.
orally patronize it.
The masquerade ball at the academy of
music last night was grand affair and
drew large crowd. There will be an
other at the same place next Monday
under the auspices of the dancing club.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-02-26
THE RAILROADS.

More Wind, More Snow and Trains De-
layed on Northern and Northwestern
Roads, While the Southwestern Roads
are Worse Blocked than Ever.
Yesterday southern gale swept over the
prairie country between Crystal Lake and
Sioux City which carried snow enough to bury
any railroad. The blockade of the St. Paul &.
Sioux City railroad was made about as bad as
ever and the chances are the line will not be
opened through before Monday, although the
work of cutting through the drifts will be pa
tiently resumed with large force of laborers
as soon as the subsistence Of the wind will per-
NIT 1t is a fact that for twenty five DAYS
there has been in all not more than six hours
when drifting breeze was not blowing across
large portion of the prairie country traversed
by the Sioux City road; but at late hour last
night it was thought to-day would be favor
able for more digging.
Along the st. Paul & Manitoba main line
the snow was drifting badly, and passenger
trains, preceded by snow plows, were proceed
ing slowly. 1t was hoped the train due here
last evening would be worked through some
time last night. The Morris & Browns Val
ley branch, which has been open since the first
of the month only four days, was again filed
up, probably as bad as ever.
It was reported on the streets that four
Northern Pacific trains were stalled Yesterday
noon, in sight of Moorhead, but on inquiry at
the general offices yesterday evening, il was
learned that all passenger trains were running,
though delayed. But the season for trouble
on the Northern Prcific, and st. Paul 81 Man.
itoba roads has come, and unless Fennor's
thaw sets in as promised, to-day or tomorrow,
there may be good deal of trouble for a week
or two, or even longer.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-02-26

Ex-Gov. MARSHALL, State railroad
commissioner, is about the most conspic-
nous lobbyist around the legislature. 1t
is reported that he has been retained by
the railroads to defeat, if possible, Sena-
tor Rice's bill regulating freights. He is
merely clerk for the State and seems to
be retained by the railroads regularly and
on general principles. The State ought
to reduce his salary. The pay he I'M
doubtedly receives from the railroads for
his services probably makes fair salary
Of itself
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-02-26

AFTER brief contest the constitution
al amendment removing the sixty days
limitation on sessions of the legislature
was passed by the House yesterday. 1t
has been amended so as to retain the sal
ary of members at five dollars per day,
and provision has been made against pro-
tracted and useless sessions by limiting
the aggregate compensation of members
TO a sum not exceeding $3.50 for a
regular and 5000 for special session. 1t
is very proper amendment, and in this
shape should receive the concurrence OF
the Senate.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-02-26

refused to contract without the privilege Of
removing the machinery. Mr.. Butts remark
to that effect was in his hearing and pres
ence. We were no nearer an agreement with
him on Jan. 81 than before After the
secret session of the legislative committees,
February 4, the board declared all bids off and
then accepted, with amendments, the contract
offered by Seymour, Sabin & Co.
On cross-examination the Warden testified
that on the 18th inst. Thompson told him he
had handed in his contract and bond. told
him didn't know of meeting to be held.
Marsh-"What is our case, Mr.. Otis"
Mr.. Otis-"We may have little in re-
buttal."
Recess.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-02-26

AMONG the bills defeated in the House
yesterday was one making diploma of
graduation from any of the normal schools
of the State equivalent to certificate
of qualification to teach in the public
schools without further examination. This
actlo is eminently proper. Few of the
era lates of the normal schools possess
NOR than the theory Of teaching, and
there is no reason why they should re-
ceive greater privileges than the thousands
of practical and Experienced teachers
who are required to undergo an examina-
ton annually before receiving their Ger
tificates. * Ea..se
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-02-26
Routine RepOrt.

The House met at 10 A. NJ, Speaker Fletcher
in the chair.
Prayer by the chaplain, Rev. DR.. Wright.
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
To authorize the laying out of road in
Ramsey county
To authorize the laying out of road in
Ramsey and Washington counties, from White
Bear to Saltwater.
Changing the boundaries OF school districts
in Mcleod county.
Incorporating the village of st. Vincent,
Kittson county.
Incorporating tie village of Bird Island,
Renville county.
Laying out certain State roads in Chippewa
county.
Changing the boundaries of school districts
in Polk county.
Regulating the drawing of grand jures.
permitting Wantonwan county to issue
bonds to fund its Indebtedness.
Organizing school district in Mower
county.
Authorizing the village of Crookston to is
sue bonds for certain purposes.
Changing the boundaries of the towns of
Rose and Reserve, in Ramsey county.
Amending the charter of the village of Belle
Plaine, Scott county, SO as to change its boun-
daries.
Amending the charter of the village of
Young America, Carver county.
Incorporating the village of Taopi, Mower
county.
For the taxation of dogs and the protection
of sheep.
Relating to the service of summons in Ram
sew county.
Regulating the practice of medicine and sur
gerry, and to prevent empiricsm.
Providing for the removal of county reas-
urers for malfeasance in Office.
Relating to the drawing of juries when no
provisions are made by county commissioners.
For the building of free wagon bridge
across the st. Croix river in Chisago county.
Amending the charter of the city of St.
Paul relating to contracts for street improve
ments.
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
To provide for better system of land sur
veys in the State of Minnesota, yeas a.
nays Al.
Recess till 2:30 P. NJ
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-02-26

Kennedy VS.. Campbell was discussed and
recommended to pass. Senator Wheat's bill
disposing of the money derived from the sale
of State swamp lands was recommended to
pass, as were also the bills to grant new
trial to Lautenschlaeger and the Rapps; to
regulate the operation of telegraph lines; de-
filming the duties of the railroad commissioner;
D. Bucks bill relating to railroads carrying
freight; appropriating money for the school
for idiots and imbeciles, and number of bills
of lesser Importance. Adjourned
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-02-26
Railroad Suit.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 25.-The Baltimore
& Ohio Railroad company brought two
suits in the supreme court against the
Pennsylvania Railroad company for dam
ages laid at $500, 900 each. Declarations
have not been filed, but it is learned the
cause of the action is the interruption of
travel and delay of passenger and freight
trains at the junction at Philadelphia on
the New York route of the Baltimore s.
Ohio. Suits have been entered against
the Baltimore & Ohio railroad for dam
ages for delay at this same point in trans
porting cattle and causing them 20 miss
higher market than the prices wien the
train reached New York.