St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-24

IN. Yesterday, and after roll call the presi-
dcnt announced the following committee on
third insane asylum: Senators Morrison,
Alderman, Comstock. Wait ami Christensen.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.
By Senator Sergeant-Empowering town
ship and other officers to condemn certain
land, to improve and repair the public high
ways.
By Senator Misunderstanding to the state
militia, making several amendments, among
which are that the pay Of a captain
when on duty, be the same as
paid by the regular army, another that the
colonel Of regiment have the power to court
martial any enlisted man in his command,
and TO carry out the usual sentence after the
usual time Of appeal Also that an addi-
lional sun of s., 900 be appropriated for the
national guard Of the state.
By Senator ComstOck-Relating 10 the sal
airy and compensation OF the treasurer OF
Clay county. Passed under suspended rules.
The bill fixes the salary at $500 per annum.
By Senator Misunderstanding TO the cor
poration OF the city OF Farbault in regard TO
licenses Of canvas shows, concerts, etc, and
liquor. the latter to be placed at $500 II the
citizens SO vote.
By Senator TruaE-A memorial to congress
relating to the improvement of the headwat-
ers Of the Mississippi river. Passed under
suspended rules. A resolution TO print 100
copies Of the same passed.
BY Senator Wheat-To create a timber
land com mission, the governor to appoint
three citizens of the state, VINO have been
such for fifteen years. The duty Of the com
mission is to thoroughly inquire into the
condition, character and value Of timber
lands belonging 10 the state.
By Senator Shaeen-To fix the salary Of
the recording clerk In the office 81 the secre-
iary OF state at 81 200, INSTEAD of 1920.
BY Senator Wheat To prohibit and sus-
pend all sales Of timber land, or timber
thereon, belonging to the school fund Of the
state.
BY Senator Wheat--1o con stitute the crime
of wiliul and malicious trrspass upon the
umbered school lands belonging to the state
n felony
By Senator Blake-To provide forms OF
conveyance Tor real property.
BY Senator Fletcher-A bill to provide for
the storage aud disposal Of unclaimed bag
gage, freight and merchandise. The bill sets
forth that where unclaimed baggage etc,
has remained in the care of the carrier for
sixty days said carrier may turn It over to
any warehouse man, who shall store 1t until
cau.ed, the time of storage being four
months said warehouse men 10 hold a lien
on the property for all claims.
Rs Senator Grggs-To authorize the city
Of 81 Paul 10 Issue $500, 900 bonds for the
purpose OF extending, charging and improv-
f,.t NJ Of al .fft.
der suspended rules.
By senator &. ID. Gillllau-To authorize
the city Of st. Paul TO purchase the water
works and create a board OF water commits
sion. Passed under suspended rules.
Senator Gildllan, J. b. -Regulating saw
ing Of logs and lumber in the Second dis
trict.
Senator Gllfllan, J. R.-Amendi ne see
tlon 3. chapter 32 Of the statutes Of 1873, re-
iatlug 20 tue survey of logs and lumber.
Senator Knudson-ReQuiriu the educa-
ton OF all healthy children.
Senator Scrgeant-To prevent the sale OF
indecent literature.
SHUTTING OFF BILLS.
Senator Hickman offered resolution that
no bills shall be offered after the a2nd OF
February. Notice Of debate.
NEW offltE 10 us CREATED.
The Judiciary committee reported the bill
for an additional Judge in the Eleventh dis
trict, recommending It 10 pass. The report
was adopted.
The bill amending section 10, charter 10 Of
statutes Of ISIS was indefinitely postponed.
HOUSE BrIIS PASSED.
Appropriatlng SOS 900 to pay the expenses
- 81. A-t.. ~
noes ).
Providing Tor taking the census Of the
state The current year.
GONG FOR DULUTH.
Senator Gilfllan, {. D., offered a memoir
ial y. p. Langiori aud others relative to
the renudiated bonds Of Duluth.
Senator Gildllan moved % have the memo
rial printed and sent TO the finance com
mlttee.
Senator Billson asked 10 have Il referred 10
the delegates OF the Forty-sixth district
Which embraces Duluth He said the city
had issued the bonds u improve
the hsrbor, which WIS benefit
20 the entire state, and had almost become
bankrupt In doing so, Under these eircum-
stances most Of the holders IL the bonds had
asseated 10 the scaling down.
Serafor Guhitan S3id they wanted the facts
IN the case, and he thought the reference 70
the senator from Duluth might no; produce
them. IL BY any chicsncry Duluth had
placed herself beyond the reach OF the courts
Il should be understood. Duluth vas the
only city In the state, the memorial stated,
which had rcpudistCd her bonds aud she
could NOT afford to stapd in that position.
II the improvement was Tor the hcne6s Of the
entire state perhaps the state should pay H.
Duluth owes but sbou, $50. 900 besides this,
and IS one ~ the leading cities OF The state.
Mr., GilhllAa's motion was then adopted.
Recess 10 $50 2. N.