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SENATE.

A good deal of time was consumed yester
day in doing only moderate amount of work.
A bill was introduced by Senator Crooks to
appropriate $4,000 to pay for clerk hire in the
adjutant generals Office during the years OF
1879 and 1880. The basis of the claim for
clerk hire is the fact that during that time
there have been 1885 claims filed, 295 claims
allowed and 149 claims rejected. The amount
of claims allowed during these two years is
S2S1 ,375. .93, and as there are no fees or per.
quisites whatever connected with the adjutant
generals Office, as 1t is a place where all dis.
abled soldiers can have their claims prosecut.
ted free of cost, there appeers to be too much
work connected with 1t for
the small salary paid. Senator Castle
renewed his fight on the st. Louis River Dalles
improvement bill when it came up for third
reading, and after a good deal Of time had
been consumed in hunting up enough of Its
friends to pass it, a call of the Senate having
been ordered, he yielded gracefully to the su-
perior force. A swamp land grant bill was
the next thing to consume time, in committee
of the whole. The ''boys" seem to be organ.
lied, for they scored their point and recon-.
mended it to pass, thereby awakening memo.
ries of the great woodchuck bill of last
session.
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Routine Report.
BILLS INTRODUCED.


By Senator Crooks-To Appropriate money
for clerk hire in the adjutant- generals Office
for the year 1879 and 1880. Appropriates
$4,000 to be paid upon the order of the adju.
tant-general, countersigned by the governor.
By Senator Shallean-To amend the charter
of the village of Rush City. Passed under
suspended rules.
By Senator Tifany-To regulate the carry.
ing of freight and passengers on all railroads
in this State.
sENATE BILLS PASSED.
Amending the statutes relating to seals.
Providing for the taxation of telegraph
lines.
For the relief of sick and disabled firemen.
Amending the laws of 1872 relating to
fremen.
Relating to the sale of intoxicating liquors
without license
Appropriating money to the Mississippi
river commission.
Amending the charter of the st. Louis river
Dalles improvement company.
Amending the law relating to school text
books.
Relating to compensation for the laying
out of roads in LIE Sueur county.
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE.
The Senate refused to concur in the House
amendments to the bill relating to chambers
of commerce, and on motion, the president
appointed Senator's Crooks, Langdon and
Tiffany as a conference committee on the part
of the Senate to adjust the disagreement.
THE CITIZENS RECEPTION.
The Senate concurred in the House. concur
rent resolution relative to the reception given
by the citizens of st. Paul to the members of
the legislature at the New Market house on Feb
rnary 22d.
Recess till $50.
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afternoon Session.
SENATE BILLS PASSED.

SENATE BILLS PASSED.
Senator Kinds joint resolution, directing
the attorney general to proceed against the
Sioux City railroad company on account of its
failure to construct line of railroad from
Minneapolis to Shakopee, was read a second
and third time, and passed under suspended
rules.
Amending the charter of the city of Mime
apolis
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
To prevent the catching of trout in Wash
ington county.
To amend the act relating to the signing of
bonds by Winnebago City.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Senator Pillsbury- Amending the gen.
eral laws relating to the salaries of State
officers. Passed under suspended rules.
By Senator Aaker---To locate q State road in
Grant and Douglas counties. Passed under
suspended rules.
By Senator Crooks Fixing the salaries of
the treasurer and auditor of Ramsey county
Gives each officer at $4,000 per annum.
IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE,
Senator Wilson in the chair, list of flfty-two
bills was taken in hand. The bill providing
for the disposition of money received from the
sale of swamp lands, was ably championed by
Senator Wheat, but he could not prevail upon
the committee to recommend it to pass. The
bill granting swamp lands to the St. Cloud &
Mankato railroad was recommended to pass
after debate by Senator's Kinds, Mccormack,
Campbell, Case, Wheat, Powers and D. Buck.
The bill appropriating money to pay V. P.
Kennedy for expenses incurred in contesting
the seat of Senator Campbell was discussed and
referred to the committee on claims with in
structions to report on its merits at as early a
date as practicable. A large number of other
journed.
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The Fitndind BIZ.

WASHINGTON, Feb A---The committee on
ways and means at their meeting this morning
took under consideration the funding bill as
amended by the Senate. A majority of the
Senate amendments were agreed to. The ex-
ceptions were first in regard to the new 3 per
cent. loan to subscribers. The committee
adopted an amendment to the first section,
which provides in effect that the bonds shall
be distributed in the order ofapplication with
out any scaling of subscriptions. Amend
ments were also adopted to section four Of the
bill to authorize the secretary of the treasury
to use from time to time, not exceeding $780,
100000 at any one time, of the STAN
dard,gold and silver coin in the treasury, in the
redemption of the and 6 per cent bonds OF
the United States; also to authorize the secre-
tary at any time to apply the surplus money
in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, or
SO much thereof as he may consider proper, TO
purchase or for the redemption of any United
States bonds or of treasury notes authorized
by this act An amendment was also adopted
to section five, which extends the time from
July1 to Sept. l, when banks must deposit
new bonds exclusively to secure circulation.
The committee will meet again tomorrow to
take final action and instruct the chairman i'll
regard to the report to be made.
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might arise, however, as to the legality of
such appointment or action by the legislature.
MILWAUKEE, Feb. A.-News from Madison
of reliable character states that there Is
combination of forces against E. w. Ksyes,
which narrows the contest between Keyes and
Senator Cameron for successor to Carpenter.
1t Is believed here Cameron will succeed.
SKETCH OF HIS LIFE.
Senator Carpenter, who was born in Moores-
town, Vt, was SO years old the 22d Of Decem-
Der last. In 1s43 he was appointed cadet In
the army and remained at the West Point
academy for two years. He studied law with
Rufus Choat and in some intellectual charac-
teristics resembled that brilliant lawyer, as he
copied somewhat of his mannerisms. In l64S
ne came to Wisconsin and entered on the prac-
ticeof law, in which he was quickly noted as
successful before juries and for able court
arguments on questions of constitutional law.
He drst rose, however, to State fame In 1856,
when he was retained for Barstow in the con-
test OF Bashford against Barstow, for the gov
ernship, q matter which, at one
time threatening. was rapid succession
Of excitements and surprises for all the peo-
pie Of the State. Although retained on the
in resources, steadfastnees of will and an art
In argument which won for him the respect of
the men who were chief actors on either side
in that memorable struggle-the msn who
have ever since, until few years ago, been
potent In the most important affairs Of that
State. But then and probably later, he was
more sparkling than profound In his pleas. It
was said that after his first appearance In the
United States supreme court tbs venerable
chief justice remarked, "that young man can
talk bad law in better style than any young
lawyer who ever came here,n For the last
ten years, however, Senator Carpenters repu-
tation at the bar has been at least equal
to that of any of his co.
temporaties. He served In the
United States Senate from 1860 to 1878 and
was again elected for the term beginning in
1879. In politics Senator Carpenter was a
Democrat until 1861 or '62, since when he has
been Republican with inclinations to Demo
cratic principles, which at times placed him
n opposition to most of his party. His death
mas started scramble Of small men for the
place he has occupied
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HOUSE.

There were few incidents attaching to the
three sessions of the House yesterday. Some
thing near an hour and half was spent in
the morning in discussion of the railroad
bond bills, the provoking cause being favor
able report upon them by the judiciary COM
mittee Judge Wilson sought to have it re-
committed for amendment. The preponder-
ance of votes was against him, however, and
the debate was largely of the jug.handle Or
der The bills went on
file for second reading, and
in the regular course of business received that
lift towards final consideration. Fifty-three
new bills were introduced and twenty-one pass
ed previous to the recess for supper. The
evening session was a most hilarious one.
The Republicans adopted the legislative ap-
portionment bill with but few amendments,
permitting verbal changes only except as to
one district, and that strongly Republican.
Under the bill as passed future legislatures
will consist of Al senator's and 104 represcn.
tatives.
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The Ladies' Christian Temperance Union.

The Ladies' Christian Temperance Union.
The temperance meeting at the Central Pres
bytcrian church last evening, under auspices
of the Ladies' Union, was but fairly attended,
mostly by ladies', who appeared to have
deep interest in the subjects discussed. Miss
Sanborn, of the State university,
in addressing the meeting urged
upon women what they might do for the
temperance cause if they would exert their
influence. Rev. Mr.. Breed introduced the col
lection box and relieved the gloom which that
useful article often causes by pleasantly told
anecdote. Rev. Samuel G.. Smith made an i'm
passioned appeal for uuion of temperance
people in work calculated to counteract the
influences exerted on legislation by liquor
makers and sellers. Mrs. Anderson, of
Minneapolis, on invitation, spoke
briefly concerning the action of
Minnesota legislators and the causes of defeat
of the bill which proposed to allow women to
vote on the, liquor license question.
Some of the Legislators she described as hav-
ing universal joint in their mental or moral
natures, which turns any way and is easily
moved. Others were frank representatives of
liquor sellers and drinking men and few of
them might do no harm; she preferred them
to the men who are SO easily moved from
what they acknowledge is right. Finally, at
tributing their defeat especially to the Henne-
pin county delegation, or a part of it, she in
vited the temperance people of st. Paul to
come over toa mass temperance meeting soon
to be held at Minneapolis. The meeting was
then closed with singing the doxology.
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The Senate.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-1mmediately after
reading the journal the Senate received IN
mournful silence the announcement by Sena-
tor Cameron, of Wisconsin, of the death OF
his late colleague, Matthew q. Carpenter.
Senator Cameron stated that at some convent.
ent time hereafter the Senate would be
asked to consider resolutions commemorative
of the life and public services OF the dead Sem
ator. After an expression Of his sorrow for
the loss of his colleague and friend, and an
allusion to the profound sorrow which the
people of Wisconsin would feel iE the death
of their most gifted and distinguished repre-
sentative, Mr. Cameron offered the following:
Resolued, That the Senate has heard with
profound sorrow of the death OF Hon. NJ. ID.
Carpenter, late Senator from Wisconsin,
and that a committee of five Senator'S
be appointed by the Vice President to
take an order for experimenting the funeral
of Mr.. Carpenter, and that as mark Of re-
spect by the Senate for his memory the re-
mains be removed from Washington to Mil
waukee in charge of the sergeant at arms and
attended by said committee, who shall have
full power to carry the resolution into effect
and that the secretary of the Senate communi-
cate the foregoing to the House of Repre-
sentatives and that as an additional mark of
respect to the memory of the deceased the
Senate adjourn.
Senator Pendleton, in seconding the resolu-
ton, spoke of the deep sensibility with which
he was sure every member of the Senate had
received notice just made and their full share
in the sentiment of sorrow expressed.
The resolutions were adopted and the Senate
adjourned.
The late Senator's chair in the Senate is
5raped N mourning.
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Erening Session.

The House re-conyened at o'clock.
IN MEMORY OF MATT.
Mr.. Bohland offered resolution directing
that the flag of the capitol be displayed al
half mast to-day as a token of respect for the
memory of the late Senator Matt H. Carpenter
of Wisconsin. Adopted
LEGISLATIVE APPORTIONMENT.
The special order, the legislative apportion'
ment bill, was then taken up.
Mr.. McCracken moved to amend by divld'
ing the county of Fillmore into two districts,
the east part being entitled to three Kepresen-
tatives, and the west part to two Representa-
tives. Lost. and the Greenback party was OBJ
liberated amid much laughter.
Formal amendments were admitted to the
fifteenth and sixteenth Senatorial districts.
The seventeenth district was divided, Nlcol-
let county being allowed one Senator and one
Representative, and the county of Renville one
Senator and one Representative.
Mr.. Norrish moved to add one Representa-
tive to Dakota county. Lost. Laughter.)
Mr.. Smith called attention to the inequall-
ties in the twenty sixth district, by which the
Fifth ward of st. Paul with population OF g.
$50 was allowed one Representative, and the
country towns, with population OF 4,43l,
also had one Representative. He moved that
the Fifth ward be allowed two Representa-
tives Lost He then moved that the Second
district of the Fifth ward be added
to the district composed of the country towns.
Lost amid great laughter.
Mr.. SMITH see the horses eyes is sot.
It's no use. Naughter)
Mr.. Thornton moved that the county of
Scott be allowed two Representatives instead
of one, and was supported by Mr.. Calender.
Lost (Renewed laughter.)
Mr. Stone moved to allow three Representa-
tives to the thirty seventh district instead OF
two. Lost.
Mr. McCracken moved to allow Fillmore
county two Senators, to which it was entitled
by reason of population of 2s,162 Lost.
Mr.. Grazing moved to recommit to the
special committee, with instructions to re.
port a bill in accordance with the provisions of
the constitution, and proceeded amid great
laughter, to read the constitution as far as it
applied to re-districting the State. His motion
was lost amid another burst of laughter.
The bill was then read third time and
passed, yeas, "A, nays 6. Those voting In the
negative, were Messrs. Calender, Grazing,
Kennedy, McCracken, Norrish and Thornton.
AdiOnrned
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tions of the State for the old railroad bonds
with amendments, and recommended that they
be referred to the committee of the whole.
Mr.. Wilson stated that he had been unable
to meet with the committee in the morning,
and wanted an opportunity to suggest few
amendments that he deemed essential to the
protection of the interests of th5Apeople OF the
State. he did not think the bill had been
properly considered by the committee. An
hour devoted to such an important measure
was not enough. He regretted to see the dis.
position manifested to rush the bill through.
he thought it unfair to the opponents Of the
bill to rush it through at railroad speed. He
moved to recommit to the judiciary committee.
Mr.. Smith said that the bill had been duly
considered, and Mr.. Wilson might have been
present with the committee If he had chosen.
that the bill should be before the committee OF
the whole for discussion and amendment. This
would inevitably occupy considerable time
all the House had to spare. a.
Mr.. Hicks said the committee had carefully
considered the provisions OF the bill, and
recommended it for passage. He did not think
it possible to so frame the bill as to meet the
appreciation of the gentleman from Winona.
Mr.. Wilson replied at length, and was sup
Messrs. Daniel, Sanborn, Dunn, Searles and
Washburn supported the report OF the com.
mittee, all consuming considerable time, and
Mr.. Wilson's motion was lost, yeas 80, nays A..
Mr.. Sanborn offered resolution allowing
all members to suggest amendments to the
bills before Its consideration in committee Of
the whole, which was adopted.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr. Donahue-Establishing school dis
tricts in Sibley county.
By Mr.. Sampson-Changing the boundaries
of school districts in Polk county.
Also to reimburse Polk county for expenses
in the trial of Alex Gillis for murder.
By Mr.. Searles-A Joint resolution request
ing Senators and Representatives in Congress
to favor change in the patent laws relating
to drive wells. Passed under suspension Of
the rules.
THE APPROPRIATION BILL.
The general appropriation bill received its
third reading and was passed.
Also the bill to appropriate money for the
support of the High school board.
MINNEAPOLIS BONDS.
By Mr.. Hicks-To authorize the city of
to issue bonds to the amount of
s112,0 900 for public improvements and other
matters.
Recess till 2:S0 p. NJ.
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Helen Potter PIeiades.

An entertainment that merite5 the large audience
in attendance was given in the Central Music hall
last evening. 1t was the first appearance of Helen
Potter's Pleiades IN Chicago. A fine programme
was presented, both musical and dramatic In form.
The first number concertante for violns, by
Eichberg. This was finely played by the Misses
Chandler, Shattuck, Launder and Grebe, young
ladies who manifest careful and successful study In
the use OF the violin Miss Potter next gave read
ings, seclecting LongfeIlow's beautiful poem,
"Sandalphon,'' the familiar piece, "Death of the
Old SQUIRE" "Nght on the Farm" and humor-
GUS New England sketch. Miss Potter has the good
fortune of voice well adapted to public reading,
having unusual compass and power, as well a much
sweetness. She well understands how to us,
this gift, and her limitations of prominent peo-
ple as well vocal characterizations, excellent
to degree. During the evening, she gave three
costumed impersonations, Bulwer's "Nydia, the
Blind Girl of Pompeii;'' one la Susan B. Anthony
and presentation OF John B Cough. The audience
applauded her every effort with great heartness. Mr..
J. Williams Macy had two numbers upon the pro-
gramme, singing Tovey's "Old Timbertoes" and
"Smon the Cellarer," both Of which secured en-
cores. Miss Harriet Earnest very pleasing singer,
had two numbers, and thoroughly pleased the au-
dience. The music throughout was excellent
Chicago Inter ocean, Jan. "a.
This favorite constellation will be at the Opera
House tomorrow, matinee and evening.
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the normal schools to the cities OF Wlnona
Mankato and st. Cloud.
The Senate amendments to several bills were
concurred in and the bills passed
SENATE BILLS PASSED.
To amend the charter of the village OF
Marshall, Lyon county.
To change the boundaries of school districts
in Wright county.
To regulate the hours Of labor for each day
and to provide compensation for overwork.
To authorize the construction Of dams In
Mile Lacs county. :,
Two bills amending the charter of the vii
lage of New Prague.
Changing the boundaries of a school district
in Jackson county.
Amending the charter of the village OF jack
son.
Authorizing the towns on the line of the
Duluth & st. Cloud railroad to issue Donds 10
aid it's construction.
Authorizing the destruction of certain bonds
and county orders issued by Houston county.
Organizing O school district In Cass county:
Incorporating the village Of Waverly, Wright
county.
To enable the trustees of Aigh Forest to
amend its charter.
For the protection of fish in Goodhue
county.
Authorizing to the city of Austin to issue
bonds to fund its indebtedness.
Amending the charter of the city OF Aus.
tin.
Authorizing the city of Austin to issue
bonds to build court house.
Authorizing the city of Mankato to issue
bonds to fund its floating Indebtedness.
Authorizing the trustees of school district
No 81 in Otter Tail county to issue bonds to
fund its outstanding Indebtedness.
To change the boundaries Of school districts
in Olmsted county.
Legalizing certain roads in Carver county.
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
Regulating the business of casualty insur-
ance in this State.
Permitting change in the places OF trial in
certain cases. Reconsidered and referred to
Mr. Dunn for amendment.
Recess till P. NJ
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General Capital Ne,cS.
RIVER AND HARBOR BILL.

RIVER AN ID HARBOR BILL.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-The Senate COM
mittee on commerce has completed the river
and harbor bill. The total amount increased is
about 100000. 1t is understood the increase
is widely distributed, and that numerous
House items for works of minor Importance
have been cut down.
BANK DEPOSITS.
The indications are that the
House will pass the Senate bill re-
moving the tax on bank deposits. Influential
members on both sides of the House say that
the passage of this bill is but justice to the
banks after requiring them in the funding bill
to use per cent. bonds.
ATTEMPT TO CORRUPT GREENBAKER.
The House committee on public buildings
and grounds to-day took eognizance of the
allegation made by Representative Murch, a
Greenback, of Maine, that he had been cor
ruptly approached in the matter of his vote on
the bill to enlarge the government buildings
known as the Winder building. Representa-
tive Murch prefers the charge against G.
Jones, of New York, treasurer of the Green
back executive committee. The investiga-
ton begins tomorrow.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The sale of intoxicating liquors at military
posts and stations is prohibited.
Legal tenders received at the treasury depart
ment to- day from national banks, S3, ,750.
The conference on the Indian appropriation
billresulted in agreement. The House recedes
from their position to abolish the board of
Indian commissioners and the Senate recedes
from its amendment providing for the boards
expenses, so the next fiscal year the board will
be continued without an appropria-
ton to pay travelling expenses or
salaries. The Senate committee on
appropriations completed the agricultural ap-
preparation bill. The most important amend
ments are $4,000 for investigating pleuro-
pneumonia, and $1,000 to enable the agricul-
tural departments to continue the scientific
examination and textile strength, felting capa-
city, and other peculiarities Of different wool
and animal fibres exhibited last year at the in
ternational sheep and wool exposition, at
Philadelphia.
Until further notice the treasury department.
will redeem bonds embraced within the one
hundred and first call upon presentation at
the department, with interest to date of presen-
tatiOn.
Ex-Gov Henry D. Cooke died at his resi-
dence in Georgetown at $50 this morning.
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THE GLOBE HOROSCOPE.
AS 1t Casts its Light on the Chicago
Markets.
Especial Telegram to the Globe.l

Markets.
Especial Telegram to the Globe.l
CHICAGO, Feb. 24.-Foreign advices were
stronger on wheat, but had no effect upon our
market, which ruled dull at 98xc to 98a6c for
April, until the receipt of advices from New
York of the action of Secretary Sherman in
redeeming 4.2O's, which brought out the
short demand and the market advanced to 99c;
closing at that on the call.
Corn and oats steady at shade improve.
ment.
Provisions were depressed early by large
sales by the boss, Armour,
but reacted shortly and after
frequent fluctuations closed on call at outside
prices. On the call this afternoon the mar
kets were strong all around, closing at SO for
April pork, 5000 for April lard and 99Xc for
April wheat, the demand being further stim-
ulated by favorable Eastern and Grecian war
news.