Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1881-01-27

nOOSE-aDOul oil uOuI was pdSSSO III ulSCuSS-
ing the propriety of printing 26, 600 copies OF
the governors message in different languages,
but no final decision was arrived at Eleven
new bills made their appearance. At noon the
vote for United States senator was taken, re-
sulting as follows: S. j. R. Mcmillan, 80; II.
H Sibley, 4: c. H. Roberts, 2.
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 19.
SENATE-Bills were introduced to increase
the standing appropriations for normal schools;
to amend the statue Furnishing larceny from the
person; to memorable congress relating to i'm
proving the Mississippi river. Resolutions were
passed requesting the secretary of State to
print 500 copies of the report of proceedings
act of FEBRUARY %, 1866, to examine into the
railroad bond question: to PRINT 500 copies of
the governors message in Bohemian
HoUsE.-At ~ o'clock the senate appeared,
and, after calling the roll of the Joint conven-
ton, the secretary of the senate was called up
on to read as much of the journal as referred to
the election of United States senator The vote
recorded in the house journal having also been
read, the speaker announced that, as it had
been ascertained that S. J. r. Mcmillan had re-
ceived the majority of the votes in both branches
of the legislature, he was duly declared United
States senator for the full term of six years.
4 few bills of but little general importance
were introduced. The exercises occupied but
about fifteen minutes after which the convention
adjourned.
THURSDAY JANUARY 2O.
SENATE-Bills were introduced amending
general statutes of 1879; amending homestead
exemptions amending laws relating to incor-
porations; to aid construction of the Minneapo-
lis and St Cloud railroad.
House bill were passed incorporating the
village of Ortonville, the village of Murdoch and
the village of Redwood Falls.
Senate bills removing the county seat of Lin
coin county was passed.
HoUsE-A discussion took place on the ques-
ton as to whether the matters pertaining to the
old railroad bonds should be referred to a joint
special committee or come directly before the
house. 1t was decided to have committee.
Mr.. Hicks bill to prohibit special Legislation
was briefly argued, and made special order for
Monday next at 2:3O p. m.
A bill was passed authorizing Nicollet county
to issue 81 5, 900 bonds for court house. Twen-
ty-two new local bills were introduced
FRIDAY, JANUARY q.
SENATE-Bills were introduced to amend the
school district laws of Olmsted county; to
amend the act locating State roads between LIE
Seueur, Scott and Rice counties; to prohibit
fishing in Lake Hanska; to prevent and punish
quackery. Bills were passed to punish man.
slaughter in the fourth degree; to legalize the
action of county commissioners of Otter Tail
county; to authorize Nicollet county to borrow
81 200. Arguments were heard for and
against Senator Wheat's interest bill
HoUsE-A bill was introduced, authorizing
the St Paul Gas company to introduce electric
lights, steam heating and steam power into the
city. Judge Wilson offered resolution, seek
ing to ascertain which, if any, railroads were
fraudulently exempting lands from taxation.
Mr.. Norrish presented resolution, providing
for State inspector of wheat Adjournment
was made to 8 o'clock Monday evening