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AN ACT to validate and confirm deeds and mort
cages made by any married women by her attor-
power OF attorney under which the deed is exc
cuted.
Be it enacted by the Legislature Of the State of
Minnesota:
Section I. When any married woman has here
to1ore executed any power Of attorney in which her
husband has not joined, and any deed or mortgage
power Of attorney, any and every such deed or
mortgage shall be taken. held and considered to be
as valid, legal and binding to all tntcnts or pur-
poses as II the husband Of such married woman had
joined in the execution Of euch power Of attorney
Provided, that no conveyance or mortgage made
under such power Of attorney shall be held to be
hereby validated or confirmed unless the husband
of such married woman joined in such conveyance
or mortgage
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect and be In force
from and after its passage.
Approved November II, 1881.
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AN ACT to validate and confirm the official acts
Of notAries public to which their Official seals
have not been affixed.
Be it enacted by the Legislature Of the State of
Minnesota.
Section l. That no official act Of any notary
public heretofore done shall be held, deemed or
taken to be invalid because or on the ground that
such notary failed neglected to aix to such act
or to any certificate, to any verhcation or attes-
taton OF such acts, his official seal. But all the
Official acts Of such notary public shall notwith-
valid to all intents and purposes a. il such were
or had been properly aixed thereto. Provided
that the provisions Of this oct shall not apply to
actions now pending, and provided farther that
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, AN ACT relating to religious operations.
re Il enacted by the Legislature of the State :
Minnee0ta. 5000

AN ACT relating to religious corporations.
ne Il enacted by the Legislature Of the State :
Minnesota:
Section l. Any religious corporations heretofore
organized under and pursuant TO the provisions of
any other statute or section sections of statute
Than section two hundred and thirty of chan
ter thirty -four Of the general statutes 1878, Is
amended amen BY subsequent legislation may reorganize
unacr said section, by 18th the terms Of
saia section; provided, that before any action is
nao Tor mat purpose, q resolution authorizing the
trustees OF said corporation to organize under said
section two hundred and thirty-one shall be
adopted at meeting Of said society. called for that
RorRose notice of the time, place and object which
shai oe gwen four successive Sabbaths on which
eucn society stately meet for public worship i'm
mediately preceding the time specified for said
meeting aud proof OF the fact of such notice meet
ing snd resolution may be made by affidavit Of one
OF the trustees, or Of any Of the members OF the
society cognizant Of the facts Such a1idavit shal
oe recorded with the certificate Of organization
under said section two hundred and thirty-one in
the once OF the register Of deeds of tho county
where said corporation is located and in that Of the
secretary OF state, and said corporation rs 70 or
ga9ized, shall eucceed to. and retain, own, hold
ana enjoy all the property, real and personal, of
said corporation % originally organized, to The
same extent and in the same manner Is II such
organization Reorganization had not taken place
sec. =. This act shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage.
approved November Is, 1881.
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AN ACT to provide for canvassing the results Of
elections on constitutional amendments aud Ques-
tons submitted to the people Of the State
Minnesota:
Section l. The result Of elections upon consti-
tuttonal amendments and all questions submitted to
the people OF the State shall be ascertained and re-
:urns made and canvassed in the same manner, at
the same time and by the same officers as is pro-
vlded by law for the canyassing Of votes cast at
elections for State officers
Sec. 2: This act shall take effect aud be In force
from and after its passage.
Approved November 81, 1881.
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Towns and CDunlies.

Towns and Counties.
To provide for the organization of the coun-
ty Of Kanabec ....... .......
Establishing county seat of Marshall county,
Locating and establishing highways in Good
hue county aud amending section AZ, chap
Relating to plat Of addition to any town or
city now On file, and to legalize the same.
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AN ACT relating to the duties Of the Railroad Com
missioner.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State Of
Minnesota:
Section l. That the railroad commissioner shall
have the power and It shall be his duty to nve1t-
gate upon the written request Of any person or
arm any complaint against any railroad company in
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Approved November 21st 1881,
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ANACT to punish williul trespass upon buildings.
Be It enacted By the Legislature Of the State Of
Minnesota:
Stction I. Whoever shall willfuily damage or
dishgnrc in any manner any part parts Of any
bnllding or throw any stones other missile at or
break any window glass OF any building, and who
ever shall aid, counsel hire procure any person
SO to do, shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor,
and upon conviction thereof before any court Of
not less than five do lars nor more than one
hundred dollars, or by imprisonment in the
county jail not less than five days nor more
than three months, or by both snch fine and i'm
prisonment In the discretion of the court.
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect from and after
its passage.
Approved November 18th.
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AN ACT to encourage mining in this state by
providing uniform rule for the taxing Of min
ing property and products. -.
Be Z enacted by the Legislature Of the State Of
Minnesota,
Section !. That all corporations now organized
Of this state for the purpose Of Carrying on the
business of mining smelling or refining copper or
iron ores, or for the purposes Of mining coal with
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AN ACT to punish offenses on street cars.
BE It enacted by the Legislature Of the State of
Minnesota:
Section I. Whoever, being requested by an en-
pIoye OF street railroad company, or of the per-
on or in any street car fails Immediately to do So
or uses obscene, profane or indecent language, or
engages in quarrel on or in such car, whoever
without permission takes dog on or in such car,
or falls on demand, to pay the proper fare on or
IN such car By delivering the money or ticket, or
by dcpnslt'ng the same in fare box, ~ he may be
sum not exceeding $40 with costs Of sn,t. and be
imprisoned until the fine aud costs are paid; pro-
vided that on demand OF such fare the person Of
leave the car instead Of paying such fare.
Sec z, This act shall take effect and he in force
from and after it's passage.
Approved November 18th, 1881.
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The Courts

10 amend the general statutes relative to the
general term Of the district court of Waton-
wan county.
Amend section 2, chapter "a, Of general laws
OF 1873, relating to terms of court in Doug
las county Observation-Disclosures,
Fixing terms Of court for Kittson county,.
Relating to judges Of fourth judicial district.
Creating an additional judge in the first
judicial district.
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Officers OF the National Gran~..


The National grange elected officers for tho
ensuing year ~ follows: J. J. Woodman, Mich
gan, master overseer; p Darden, Mississippi,
lecturer; Henry E. r Baugh, Missouri, stow
ard; John J. Rosa. Delaware, chaplain: Henry
o. Devereis, Maryland, treasurer; +. n. No
Clellan, secretary; William Il Ireland, Dr.
trice Of Columbia, gate kespeE.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA,
OFFICE OF SECRETARY or SrATe.

STATE OF MINNEsOTA,
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE,
St. Paul, November 20, 1851.
hereby certify that the foregoing laws have
been carefully compared with the originals on file
in this Office. and that the same true and cor
rect copies thereof.
- Witness my hand and the great
Great Seal Of the State the day and
Seal. year above written.
~~ FRED. Won BAUMBAcH,
Secretary Of State.
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AN ACT to repeal chapter SO Of the general laws
Of the year 1873, entitled ian act to and
define the personal liability of stockholders In
corporations heretofore or hereafter formed
featuring or mechanical business"
Be it enacted by the Legislature Of the State of
Minnesota:
Section That the act entitled ian act to estab-
lish and define the personal liability Of stock.
holders in corporations hereto ore or hereafter
formed for the purpose Of carrying on any kind Of
manufacturing OF mechanical business" approved
March 8, 1878, be and the came IL hereby repealed
Sec. e.. This act shall take effect and be in force
from and after Its passage
Approved November l6 1881.
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East branch Of Blue Earth river. in
Fanbault county ......:...,.. NO "a
Gull river, in Cass county. ....... 1000 %
Inlet of Little Kxndiyohi lake, in Kan
diyohi county ...::..........:..... 500 90
Des Noines river, In Cottonwood county GOO %
ZumbrO river, at 1antorv,lle, in DODGE
county ....:................... 900 90
GhlppeWa river, Swift county,. 800 %
neo rlver, Gay county ................ $500 %
nock river. ho:k county ............... $500 90
6iue Earth river, Blue Earth county 90. 100 90
nSP9 river, Traverse county........... 400 90
Elk river, Benton county. ...... SO 90
The outlet Of Lake Victoria, Douglas
county :...:............... 40 90
Buffalo creek, Renvlle county...... so %
Lac qui parle river, near village Of Lac
qul parle same county. ....... 500 90
nn9alo creek. Kenvllle county. 800 %
Ceoar nver, Mower county. ........... 400 o.
XI ~ creek. Steele county. ............ $50 %
nne nafrows OF Prior Lake, Scott county 25O 90
10 romme ae !crfe river. Stevens county,. 80 %
The judicial road Of Chippewa and Lac
qni parle counties. ........... 40 %
Repairing bridge. Wadena county,. 600 90
Pomme de Terre river, Stevens county, 200 90
Onflet OF Preston Lake Renville county l5O 90
improvement of tertan roads in Shef-
Durne county. Observation-Disclosures. 1:s On
South branch Watonwan river, Walton
wan county. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. % m
ROCK river, Ppestone county... 600 90
num river, lsanu comfy. ......... $50 90
O"ueI OF Manyaska Lake Martin county $50 %
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froviding for the adjustment Of the state
railroad bonds....
Providing for the application Of the moneys
OF the internal improvement land fund of
the state to the payment of the Minnesota
state railroad adjustment bonds. ........
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AN ACT in relation to the 1881 supplement to the
general statutes 1873, and its effect az evidence.
BE It enacted by the Legislature of the State of
Minnesota:
Section l. The supplement comprising the
Changes in the general statutes 1885, az made by the
general laws OF the year 1879 and 1881, arranged
general statutes 1878, in the edition thereof pub
!ishcd in 1881, shall be aud hereby is made prima
1acie evidence Of the several acts therein contained
In oil the courts of this state without further proof
or naturalization.
Sec.2. Said supplement may be cited and desig-
mated as I" 1881 supplement general statutes 1887
Sec. 8. This act ehal take effect and be in force
from and after ita passage.
Approved November 18th, 1881,
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AN ACT to define the powers Of the high eel


AN ACT to define the powers Of the high school
board.
Minnesota:
Section l. The high school board shall have
full discretionary power to consider and act DON
application of schools for state aid, and to pre-
scribe the conditions upon which said aid shall be
granted, and it shall be its duty to accept and aid
such schools only will in its opinion, il aided,
efnc'ently perform the service Contemplated by
law, but not more than three schools shall Ike aided
in each county in any one year. ANY school once
accepted and continuing to comply with the law
and the regulations of the board, made in pursu-
ance thereof, shall be aided not less than three
years.
Sec. 2. Any assistant examiner appointed by the
high school board, authorized by law shall be
entitled to receive such compensation the board
may ALLOW, not exceeding three dollars 49, day
such compensation shall be paid to any person re-
celving salary from any state institution.
Secs: All acts and parts Of acts inconsistent
with this act are hereby repealed.
Sec. 4. This act shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage.
Approved November Is, 1851.
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eztortions, and to uss his influence to correct

61me.
Sec 2 That he shall examine Ill BRIDGES and
be able to do 90, aud exercise general supervision
over all railroads In this State, and shall report to
the legislature ut it, next session thereafter any
failure or refusal Of any railroad company to do
what no deems equitable aud just and tor the best
interests OF the people, and NOT against the success
1ul any profitable operation Of the same
SEC. s: This act shall take effect and be In forca
from and after its passage. ~~'o~
Approved November ~, 1881.
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AN ACT relating to the manner Of pleading CITY
and village ordinances in civil and criminal pro-
ccedi Is hereunder.
Be It enacted by the Legislature Of the State Of
Minnesota:
Section l. 1t shall not he necessary in any plead
ing or ompaint in civil criminal proceedings for
violation Of any ordinance OF any city or village
In this state to set out rece such ordinance or
any section thereof at large. But it shall be eu-
Gent in all such pleadngs complaints, to state
that the offence set forth in such complaint was
committed contrary to the form OF such ordinance
or Of any specified section thereof
Sec. g. This act shall take effect and be inforce
from and after the passage thereof.
Approved November II, 1881
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AN ACT for an act to validate the organization of
religious corporations and their dealings in re-
been effectively organized heretofore.
Be it enacted by the Legislature Of the State of
Minnesota:
Section l. In all cases where any church, con-
greRation or religious society has been actually
formed and IN existence TOR the space Of one year
Or more holding stated nloetings for public wor-
shin. and when there has been filed for record in
the office OF the register Of deeds Of the proper
county, any certificate or statement Of the election
or appointment OF the first or Of any subsequent
trustees Of such church, congregation or religious
society, signed either by the president secretary
OF any meeting at which such trustees were elected
or appointed. or by the priest, rector, pastor or
preacher OF such church; congregation or religious
society, and whether such certificate or statement
n or il not authenticated by any affidavit or &C.
knowledgment. such church, congregation or re-
gous society shall be held IN law to be and to have
been from its organization . religions corporation
possessed OF all the rights powers and privileges 0:
religious corporations duly organized under aud
pursuant to the provisions Of title four az of chap
ter thirty -four go Of the general statutes Of this
State by the name by which such church, congre-
CATION or religious society has been generally called
and known. and all donations. purchases. sales and
fore made to or by any such church, congregation
or religious society are hereby declared to be legal
valid and efectual as fully as such church. con.
gregation or religious society had been regularly
incorporated in accordance with the provisions Of
said title four ii OF chapter thirtyfour 34) Of the
said general statutes, and all contracts, convey
ances, deeds and acts of the acting trntees Of any
such church, congregation or religious society are
hereby declared TO- be as legal, valid and etfec:ual
in all cases where they have been authorized or &C.
guessed in by such church, congregation or re-
ligous society as if such church. congregation or
religious society had been at the time regularly in
corporated under the said statute, and as If such
trustees had been regularly elected appointed as
such
Sec 2. This act shall not affect the rights of any
person In 0espect to any litigation now pending in
any court
Sec. g. This act shall take effect aud be in force
from and after its passage.
Approved November %, 1881.
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in the state may pay into tho state treasury annu-
ally, on or before the drst day Of January in each
year, in lieu OF all the taxes or assessments upon
the capital stock, personal property, income and
real estate such business Of mining may be carried
on or which real estate is connected Herewith and
set apart for such business, the following amounts
that Is to say: on ind for each ton Of copper fifty
l5ol cents; on and for each ton OF iron ore mined
and shipped or disposed Of, cent for each ton;
and for each ton OF coal mined the enm Of one
cent per ton; each ton to be estimated as contain
ing two thousand two hundred and forty (2,24O)
pounds; one-half O. such payments to be credited
to the general fund Of the state and the other half
mines are located.
Sec. 2. That it shall be the duty Of each and
every corporation accepting the provisions Of this
act to make return in writing, and report to the
sate auditor, on or before the fifteenth (6) day Of
December in each year, true and full statement Of
mined and sold or disposed Of during the year pre-
ced!ng the date Of such return: which statement
shall be verified by the oath Of the president and
secretary OF such corporation That any such officer
who shall knowingly make or sign any false and
untrue statement in such report return. shall be
OF shall DC punished sprovided in chapter twenty
seven (s:) Of the general statutes Of 1875
Sec 3. That any corporation now organized un.
per the laws of this state, or that may hereafter be
Gss*nzed therein for the purpose Of mining, smelt
coal, may, BY resolution duly adopted by its board
OF directors, accept all the provisions or this act
ana that npon the fling of certified c0pv Of such
resolution OF acceptance in the Office Of the secre-
ary OF state for this state, such corporation shall
after be entitled to all the benefits thereof.
Sec. d. This act to take effect and be in force
from and after it, passage.
Approved November y, 1881.
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AN ACT to provide for the assessment and taxa
ton OF telegraph and telephone lines within the
Be it enacted by the Legislature Of the State Of
Minnesota:
Section l. That all telegraph and telephone lines
to taxation as hereinafter required.
Sec. 2. 1t shall b. the duty Of the president.
vice-presdent, general manager. or Superintendent
ing line in this State to furnish the auditor Of State
on or before the first .lst Monday of July h each
year, statement under oath. aud in such form as
the auditor may prescribe, showing the following
facts:
First-The total number of miles owned, operated
or leased within the State. with separate showing
OF the number leased.
Second-The total number of telegraph and tele-
phone stations each separate line. and the total
number OF telegraphic and telephone instruments
IN use therein. together with the total number Of
stations maintained.
Third-The totai number of miles in each separate
line or division thereof. together with the number
through which the same are carried.
Foorth-The average number of telegraph and
telephone poles per mile used in the construction
and maintenance of said lines.
Sec. 3. Upon the receipt of said statement from
the several companies. the auditor of State shall
the same before the State board Of eqnazation at
assess said telegraph and telephone Ines at tie true
cash value thereof. in contradistinction from its
Sec. i. TIe said State board shall .,.o At zad
meeting determine the rate of tax to be levied and
collected upon said assessment, which shall not ex-
coed the average rate of taxes, general municipal
and local, levied throughout the State, which tax
shall be in lieu Of all other taxes, State and local,
and shall BE- payable into the State treasury.
Sec. 5: The taxes levied provided By this chap
ter shall become due and payable IT the State treas
ury the first Qst) day Of February following the
levy thereof and II such taxes ara not paid Is herein
provided. It shall be the duty of the treasurer Of
State tocolect the same By distress and sale of apy
property belonging to said company. in the same
manner as required Of county treasurers In ike
by the general statutes relating to collection Of
taxes on personal property, and the record Of the
therefor.
Sec. 6. If the officers Of any such company fail
to make aud file the report required by section two
from taxation but the State board shall proceed to
assess the line adding thereto thirty
(3O| per centum on the assessabe value thereof
Sec z. This act shall take effect from and after
its passage.
Approved Nov. %, 1881
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this act shall not apply to powers Of attorney
this act. -
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect and be in force
from aud after its passage.
Approved November I'D, 1881,
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AN ACT to prohibit any law partner or clerk Of
any judge Of probate, to appear or practice a. an
agent or attorney in any action or proceeding
Be It enscted by the Resislsture Of the State
Minnesota.
Section /. No attorney who is the law partner
OF any Judge OF probate in this state shall appear
or practice as an attorney in any action or
ings before such Judge Of probate who is his part
ner.
Sec. g.. No clerk Of any probate court in this
state shall appear or practice agent or attor
ney in any action or proceedings in the probate
court of which he is such clerk
Sec. 3. All acts and parts Of acts inconsistent
with this act are hereby repealed.
Sec. d. This act shall take effect and be in force
from and after December thirty first, A. D. 1881.
approved November 21st, 1851.