St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-15
Monse of REPRESENTATIVE.

Considering that Mr.. X. l.. German, of
Ramsey, is enjoying his first term of legisla-
tive service, and that he Is opposed in poll
tics TO the majority of the body, Speaker
Gibbs paid him an unusual com lliment in
placing him at the head of the military COM
mittee. This act is highly creditable to
Speaker Gibbs, aud at the same time the
com pliment Is most worthily bestowed, Mr..
German being in all respects well lifted for
the position for which he is named.
Having succeeded In iucubating his CON-
mittees, the face of Speaker Gibbs
wore an air Of decided relief
yesterday, as II the completion Of the very
delicate aud important duty had removed a
great weight from his mind.
Clerk Howard found Il slow and trouble
some getting along without the experience
Of Robert Deakin, for several sessions past
hrst assistant clerk, and so a resolution was
put through authorizing him to appoint an
other assistant, and Mr. Deakin was named
for the position. The appointment is good
one and insures the prompt and correct
transcript Of the records.
The appointment of Dr. Murphy Of Ram
sey, as chairman of the state reform school,
was an act every way ap-
propriate and proper to be made
the genial doctor, the speaker ard friends
OF the institution, are 10 be congratulated.
Mr.. Wall, Of Fillmore, was the FIRST mem
Der 10 get in bill Tor 4 bridge woodchuck
His bill calls for an appropriation Of 81, 200
for bridge over Root river in The village OF
Lanesboro.
Among the bills introduced was one nv
Mr.. Hush, OF Heunepin ,$ppropriating sos
600 to repay the money loaned the state to de-
fray expenses already incurred, and for such
expenses as may be necessary for prope.
Management OF the Minnesota exhibit at the
worlds fair.
The bill Of Mr.. Holstrom. Of Wright, for
the establishment OF township high schools.
provides that one OF more townships con-
Quoting a school under the regulations for
the goverance Of high schools in villages aud
cities, shall be entitled to a state appropria-
ton ia aid OF such school Of 800. Before
such 4 school can be established It must be
authorized by a majority vote Of the electors.
and I'll expenses Tor appropriate buildings.
etc, must also DC authorized by a similar
vote.
The question Of license is before the leris-
lature, Mr.. Brown, Of Pipcstonc, having in
troduCcd ball 20 amend the present law and
making the license $500.
Mr StordccN. az Wilkin county. was the
first member 10 get 4 local bill through IN
der suspension % the rules. His bill VAS %
allow his county, Nilkn, 20 bond itself in
$50, COO to fund its debt.
The Eve house reporters have 20 acknovl-
edge the receipt Of ''hatchet" a. s testinlO-
NAL to their industry and truthfElness. Tue
testimonial was accompanied with a brief
note reading: This is emblemAiically a
moral Ratchet II is intended for youaud
YOUR colleagues. Smoke and enjoy them
Your friend. Dursnt" The injunction SHALL
o. obeyed.
SDnrtsmen arr interested Ia tie bill 81 Mr.
Biorge, 81 Otter Tail, which proposes TO
amend the game law OF chan giug the date
for the ripeniug % prairie chickens from Au-
gus. Is 20 September !. and limiting the time
In Which they can b. gathered 20 the months
Of September. October and November.
The PAPERS in the contest Of Anton Rod
cheek ~ Byrnss, the sitting member from
LeSGeGr. have been placed In the hands Of
the SPEAKER, The speaker ProPosed - refer
the papers 10 De elections coIRmiiiee, ID.
The sitting menber desiring is reference 70
the Judiciary committee, action on L sss de-
ferrrd % examine iato the bearing q the
posuts raised.
The Ramsey cozrty delegation vas hand
ssnsly treated oy SPeASsr 6.ss, e. &c make