The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-03-02
Legislative Matters.

activity, ana While some measures tnat
should have been enacted have been al
lowed to suffer defeat, and some en-
acted that should have been killed, yet,
as whole, the people will have very
little fault to find.
Senator Fletcher did one Of the best
things tor our county that has been nc.
complished during the session by dc.
feating Representative Browns Munich
pal Court bill--or bill of appeal. Mr..
Brown, in the absence Of Representa-
tives Spaulding and Cook, succeeded in
running through the House bill pro.
viding for appeals to be taken from
the Municipal to District Court, and
thence to the Supreme Court. AS the
law now stands, all appeals are taken
directly from the Municipal to the Su
prcme Court, and there is no half way
stopping place for defeated counsel to
get IN an extra twenty dollar fee.
A little inquiry among the lawyers de-
velops the fact that most of those In
MankatO did not approve of Mr.. Browns
bill, and are we'll satisfied ut Senator
Flctcher's position.
The Governor vetoed the bill reduc-
ing the rate of interest on sale Of public
lands from 7 to per cent, on the
ground that the retroactive clause, max.
ing the reduction apply Oh interest on
moneys now duo, is unconstitutional.
The bill placing compensation for
auditor aud treasurer Of Blue Earth
county ut $4,000 aud $4,000 respective
ly, is law. Little enough In both
cases.
When st. Paul turned Market Hall
over for uses of the State after the old
capitol was burned, It did so promising
that rental should be free until such
time as the state could rebuild. 1t now
turns out that the Legislature has ap-
prOpriated $4,000 for use Of the build
ing, and this sum is $4,000 less than
was asked. 1t is reported that the Ram
sey county delegation were opposed to
the appropriation, but they seem to have
gracefully submitted to the imposi-
ton. q
The appropriation of 100000 for the
additional building tor the school for
the Blind and Imbecile at Faribault, has
passed both branches of the Legislature.
The bill passed appropriating $l2,-
530.O5 for the unpaid expenses of the
Cox impeachment trial.
With Il host Of other appropriations
for State institutions, the one apprOpri.
ating $4,000 per year for ten years
for the enlargement of the State prison
at Saltwater, was sent through the
house and is now law.
The bill introduced in the house
specifying the duties and powers of the
public examiner in relation to bonds of
county officers was indefinitely post
pOned in the Senate. Mr.. Browns bill,
amending the chastity statutes so as to
allow Of complaint for adultery by other
than the injured party, met the same
fate.
A bill has passed allowing the State
Auditor boOk-keeper at 1880 per
annum, and land clerk at 81 ZOO per an
mum.
A good thing was accomplished by
passing the bill providing for the re-
organizing of the State Agricultural
Society and appropriating therefore
~o,Voo ouo pf,Voo Az thS Soonty SoCAc-
ties.
A bill extending time OF returns Of
statistics OF births and deaths, ana al.
thorizlng prosecution OF town clerks
neglecting to comply with provisions OF
the act, has passed.
The hoped.for railway legislation was
sat down upon in the House Tuesday
Some ten or dozen different bills were
up for action, and each in turn was in
definitely postponed by vote of A to
Al. To the credit of Blue Earth coun-
tvs delegation be it said that each
member voted against pOstponement,b but
they were among the minority. 1t is
unfortunate that bill to provide against
unjust determinations could not secure
sufficient support to pass. There Is no
question but such abuses do exist, and
as long as the railroads persist in de
ieating the efforts Of the people to Sc
cure justice at their hand, just so long
will there he strong demand to arbi.
trarily legislate against them.
The term of incumbency for State
Auditor has been fixed at four years in.
stead of two.
FERMENTATION TO SENATOR sABIN.
At II o'clock Wednesday morning
Senator Sabin came into the Senate by
request and Senator j. b. Gilfillan rose,
and pointing to very handsomely
framed aggregation of legislative por-
traits, purchased by contributions from
senators and representatives, said:
MI
sweets are made up Of the little social amen
tiles which We encounter from day to day
For 10 these many years our Senator-elect
and officially. is best evidenced BY the posi-
ton he now holds. He is about to leave US
for his broader sphere Of action and his asso-
clates have seen ut to ask his acceptance Of q
worth, and have asked me to present this
group of legislative portraits. As the years
60 on may you road In each face the approval
for deeds well done.
To this Senator Sabin replied rs fol.
lows:
This legislature seems to have monopoly
Of these ''small surprises" They have per-
State and this is the second ono upon me.
regret that my sickness In the early part Of
the session prevented me from making that
close personal acquaintance with the mem.
before me shall hope to read 10 each APP
probation Of the better, higher life, In the
interests Of the State, which l hope to lead.
l am sorry did not know this and thus have
opportunity to prepare an extemporaneous
speech (laughter] / would that could ex-
press but half the depth of gratefulness l
feel and could tell you OF the heartiness Of
my resolve to represent the interests OF the
State 10 the best OF my ability Loud ap-
plause.
SENATOR sABIN IN THE HOUSE.
There was All exceedingly pleasant &C.
casion in the House on the same day.
Shortly after II o'clock the business in
the House was interrupted by Speaker
Fletcher, who was on the floor, with the
statement that Mr.. Sabin had received
a telegram, calling him to Washington,
and that he was to leave on the noon
train. He asked that the Senator-elect |
be accorded the privilege of saying a
few words to the members of the House. |
Mr.. Sabin came to the front of the |
hall, Immediately in front of the clerks
lesk, and said:
know you will exeuse me for this inter- |
ruption. But I have been summoned sud |
eavlng without having the privilege Of bid.
ling you al goodbye: ! am much Obliged
to the speaker for securing me this |
opportunity. desire to express to you my
thanks for the many courtesies to
ne and assure you that shall share q Dom.
non interest In your affairs, and trust shall
AVE your continued good will. And in say.
ng goodbye to you all, ! desire to say II at
my time can be Of service to you trust you
will command me without restraint, and
IAN assure you that all that 10 within my
utilities shall be done for you. Whatever
here Is to do. 1 shall be only too willing TO
10, and trust that you and the State Of Min
rosetta shall enjoy whatever benefit my intiu-
nee may command.
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