St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-07

removing the capitol from St. Paul to Mime
apolis, and the other resolution recitng in
due form that in consideration of the genial
ity of disposition and many virtues of the
senator from Kandiyohi, Rice, and of the
fact that he had failed in securing a wood
chuck or any other kind of chuck, he be
| given the state capitol for removal to the
shores of one of the many beautiful lakes of
his county, so that he might be able to pass
his declining years in the shades OF the his
toric structure in peaceful contemplation of
the scenes and events with which he, was
connected in his earlier manhood. 1t is
needless to say both the bill and resolution
were adopted, Then MIR. Nachbar, "the gen.
/ tleman from Scott, was given turn at the
gavel. and the resolutions and motions of
house members again poured.
But fun as well as everything must come
to an end sooner or later, aud on this occa-
sion it was ended at twenty minutes to IL
O'Clock by Speaker Gibbs assuming his place
in the speakers chair. While the foregoing
proceedings were in progress the speaker and
Chief Clerk Howard had been seated at side
table signing bills, aud had them completed
all received from the engrossing committees,
which included nearly all the senate bills
passed, the committee of that body having
been more expeditions than that of the house.
While the fun was on there were occasional
lapses into something approaching the usual
Legislative, dignity, during which resolutions
of thanks were adopted to Minneapolis for
the elegant reception and banquet rendered
the state officers and legislature; of recogni-
ton of the arduous labors of Chief Clerk
John r. Howard; of the highly satisfactory
manner in which he had discharged the
duties of the same and Of the uniform cour-
tesy and spirit of accommodation which had
characterized his intercourse with members.
The faithful and intelligent services of
Assistant Clerk Robert Deakin were also sub
stantially. recognized by the adoption of a
resolution increasing his compensation to
the same as the first assistant clerk.
THANKS TO THE SPEAKER.
The following resolution by Mr.. Daniels
was adopted by standing vote and with
pronounced exhibitions of entire approval of
its words and sentiments:
ReSolyeQ, That the thanks of this house are
most heartily rendered to Hon. j. L. Gibbs, our
speaker, for the courteous and able manner in
which he has uniformly presided over the deib-
erations of this body during the past session :
that the members of this house carry with them
to their several homes only pleasant memories
Shortly after Speaker Gibbs had assumed
his position, Hon. E. w. Durant, taking a
position in the central aisle and Immediately
in his front, addressed him on behalf of his
fellow mem bers, saying that sixty days had
passed since the assembling of the twenty
fourth legislative session of the state. In
the choice of officers you were selected to
preside, and now that we are about to part
Tn f,1rn nfitra
I am dele gated BY my fellow members to
| convey to you our appreciation of the
IMPARTIALITY AND FAIRNESS
with which you have performed your difficult
and trying duties. When this body came to-
gether you were a stranger to most of US, as
we were also to each other, but now we part
as members of a great family who have
learned by daily contact to know and esteem
each other. And rest assured, Mr.. Speaker,
you will bear with you to your home the
warm personal friendship and regard of all
upon this floor. As slight testimonial of
this appreciation and kindly esteem 1 am
designated to request you to accept this
frame, within which appear the faces of the
chief executive and the officers and mem
bers of the two houses, so that when you
look upon it at your home it will bring to
your mind the recollection of this pleasant
occasion and of the many happy associa-
tious OF the session, and of the warm place
you occupy in the hearts Of the members of
this house.
In response Mr.. Gibbs said: Mr.. Durant
and gentlemen of the house, thank you
most cordially for this beautiful and most
nria Off uf 7 in fI,a
friendly spirit as that prompting its bestowal
We met at the beginning of this session as
strangers, but trust we part as friends. /
can most truly say it has been my effort to
discharge the duties of the Office to which
you so generously called me, with entire i'm
partiality and simply as the represen tative of
your will. If have succeeded in doing this
it is largely due to your kindness, forbear-
ance and hearty assistance, the memory Of
which will be pleasantly cherished as long as
life shall last. You have ever treated me
most kindly, most generously. How deeply
] appreciate this only the poverty of my Ian
guage prevents me fittingly' express
ing, but | can say, and th at
most heartily and sincerely, that
/ to-day bid you goodbye with deep regret.
! and that wish you all safe return to your
homes, and happy and prosperous futures.
| The testimonial is the handsomely executed
and arranged group of portraits of Gov.
| Hubbard, and officers and members Of the
two bodies by Zimmerman.
PRESENTATION.
One Of the pleasant incidents connected
with the closing hours of the session was the
presentation of an elegant gold watch, chain
and charm to Hon. &. NJ. Reese, chairman
of the grain inspection committee, by his
associates of the committee. The charm
was inscribed: "Hon. c. NJ. Reese, by the
grain inspection committee of the house.
1885"
CoNDEMNING THE ARCHITECT.
Mr.. Murphy OF Ramsey offered the follow
ing resolution, which was adopted:
WHEREAS, The construction and the appoint
ments of this room are such as to render proper
ventilation impossible; and
| WHEREAS, The vitiated air to which we are
| subjected tends TO demoralize business by re-
| peated withdrawal Of members from the room,
and is positively dangerous TO the health of the
members therefore
| ResolUed, That we disapprove the plan OF the
architect who designed its construction, and do
recommend that the governor take steps TO
remedy this serious defect before another meet
| ing Of this legislature.
1t now being five minutes to 12, noon, on
motion Of Mr.. Daniels, the chair was author
lied to appoint committee of three to act
with committee of two of the senate, to
wait upon the governor and ascertain if he
had any further communication to make to
the Legislature. Messrs. Daniels, Murphy
| aud Durant were appointed such committee
The committee at once waited upon the gov
ernor and soon returned with the report that
he had no further communication to make,
and by general consent the house stood adj
journed without day, though the speaker,
Clerk Howard and several members remained
till late in the afternoon to complete the
signing of bills.
And now that the house Of the Twenty