The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1883-12-27

Gov. Hubbard WAS interviewed at the capitol
yesterday to set arrest the rumor prevalent in
the country press that al extra session of the
legislature is to be called Said he: Il pre-
sumo tie rumor arose from tho fact that a
number Of petit ions are being circulated
throughout the State requesting me to call an
extra session. l have never consider ed f|lat
any reasons existed for my. taking such q step,
nor do think that TIT re are any questions go
Imperative as IL demand the trouble and ex,
pense to the State that an extra session would
entail No Petitions have. been presente me
as yet. and have ouly learned that such were
in circulation through private correspondents
Here is q copy Of petition that have just
received from a friend inmy Own county. !
am informed that copies OF these are being
circulated III every postoffice in the State. l,
is rather peculiar petition, but Of course,
whom it is presented to me- shall receive 1t re.
epectfully and accord it 1us consideration. ~
The petition is as follows: :.
HON 1T READS.
To bis Excellency, Lucius F; Hubbard, Governor
of Minnesota: We, the undersigned citizens o;
Minnesota, realizing that the people are suffering
grievous wrongs through the current system OF
grading and marketing wheat cal! for the enact:
ment Of a law embra chg the following esscn:ia
features to-wit: Providing for the election In eact
county of graiu inspector, whose duty it shall te
either By himself or his deputies. to Inspect al
wheat marketed IN his county for shipment: suct
inspector to take an oath, OF office and
to give proper bonds. and shall receive
from the county proper conversation Tor services
rendered. inspector to be governed By the follow
ing rules In determining weight. shall tes: IL
quantities OF not less than standard half bushe'
and all wheat weighing notices. than So pounds to
the bushet shall be graded NJ. hard or NO
straight, according to variety: and weighing 80 t.
So pounds No. =: and less than 81 pounds 10 tli'
bushei as No. !; rejected according TO condition
and quality: and in all eases the inspector
shall take into consideration the con:
dition and quality Of grain Inspected
All grain too damp for bnning shall be condemned
| az damp, aud when properly dry may be inspected
and properly graded. The inspector in all cases II
give tt both seller and purchaser certificate o
grade. In all cases Of shipment OF wheat, the ship
per shall forward to consigue. certified copy OF
certificate of the local Inspector, under penalties
for false certica,ion. Any changing of grade from
| that given by local inspector. or lnixin: 9
| different grades, except - IN grinding, Il
be prohibited under severe. penalties
| We believe also that justice demands the enact
| mont of laws establishing maximum rates Of rail
roads, and for taxing all lands belonging to railroad
! corporations. the same as other lands Beieyin:
that both Justice and public sentiment call for law
embracing the foregoin. features or their eQ1iva
| lent We respectfully petition your cxceilency t
cali an extra session Of the legislature to that END
aud that when convened you present this petitc,
to the Legislature, together with your favorable
Recommendation. Hoping for your favorable con
| sideration. we remain your humble petitioners.