St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-14
Routine Report.
Called to order by Speaker Gibbs.
PRAYER by CbaDlain Harm Uton.

The report of the committee on mileage
was amended so as to give Mr.. Muzzy, of
Otter Tail cred it for 40 miles instead of $50
as given him by the committee. Some other
amendments were made, all reducing the
number Of miles reported by the committee.
Leave of absence was granted Mr.. Mcguire
of Lac qui Parle, on account Of sickness.
MISSISSIPPI RIVER IMPROVEMENT.
A communication from the governor was
presented transmitting memorial to con-
gress from the Mississippi river com mission
ers Of the state, consisting Of Messrs.
Vim. Crooks, Platt B. Walker aud
E. w. Durant. The memorial read. on mo-
ton of Mr.. Durant, of Washington, the
rules were suspended and given lis second
and third reading, and passed. Tue me-
mortal sets forth that the work of improve
meut on the upper Mississippi river, under
the meagre appropriations of congress, has
already secured depth of channel four and
half from two aud half feet and prom
Uses, if continued as planned, will give such
depth of water as will render ii possible to
ship the cereals of Minnesota from st. An
thuny Falls to the BaliZe at one-thlrd the
present cost and making saving ON the
present production of the state of nearly
81 100000 annually and other north
western states and territories in
proportion. The memorial also protests
against this work being placed
under the control of the newly created Mis-
siSsippi river commission of the national
congress, and instructs the members of con-
gress from the state to use all possible efforts
to secure the needed appropriation for
continuance of the work as Planned, a. also
for the work on the Rcd river of the north
and Lake Superior.
PETITIONS, RESOLUTIONS, ETC.
Mr.. Hush, of Hennepin-A petition to
submit a constitutional amendment to abol-
ish all political distinctions Oh account OF
sex. Signed by Mary c. Mind ana others,
principally residents Of Min neapolis.
Mr.. Drake, of Ramsey "A joint resolution,
reciting that it is to the hest Interests o!
Dakota and Minnesota that there should be
uniform laws for the grading and inspection
Of grain, and requesting the Legislature
OF Dakota TO appoint committee for consul
tation with a like committee to be appointed
by the legislature of this state, upon the
matter. and authorizing the governor to
transmit the resolution to the Dakota legisla-
ture.
Tue rules were suspended and the resou-
ton was read a second aud third time, when
Mr.. Myers, of Stearns said he feared tue action
proposed would delay the legislation in this
state so imperativeiy demanded, especially
by the upper portion Of the state.
Mr. Drake said the resolution was intro
duced at the request of prominent citizen
Of Dakota who was taking leading position
in the matter Of securing legislation to com
pei uniform and fair grading and inspection.
He could assure members there was no
thought OF obstructing legislation in this
body.
Mr. Daniels, OF Olmsted, thought the reso-
luton should be adopted.
Mr. Reese, Of klnliyohi, was not prepared
TO say that he WAS opposed TO the resolution,
but thought it should be carefully con sidered
before being acted upon.
On motion If Mr.. Cdpscr, Of Stearns, the
reso uton was laid on the table.
Mr.. Lirnau, Of Ramsey, Joint resolution
endorsing the action of the national house Of
representatives in passing the Reagan inter
state commerce bill.and instructlug our sem
ators to use their utmost endeavors to secure
its passage through the senate. Laid over
until Tomorrow, to be referred to the com
mttce on railroads when appointed
Mr. Durant, of Washington, moved the
Reagan bill be ordered printed and laid on
the desk Of members in connection WITH the
resolution.
Mr.. Burlingamc, of Steele, opposed the
motion, for tue reason that there was no GER
tainty 1t would be passed, and also for the
reason that the bill OF MIR. Myers, OF this house,
now on the desks OF members, contained ali
he provisions for regulating tran deportation,
covered all essentials Of interest Ia the state.
Mcssrs. Durant, Meyers aud Evans spoke
in favor uf the motion. The more Hight on
the subject Of transportation the better.
Mr. Duraut's motion Was then adopted,
there being but twelve votes In the neg tive.
Mr.. Murphy, of Ramsey. rendering tue use
of the chamber for free lecture aud cookery
Friday evening Defeated
BILLS INTRODUCED.
BE- Mr.. Burlingame, OF Steele-To create a
board Of railroad commissioners aud to reg
ulate the nsportaiion Of freight and con
yeyancr ui passengers.
By Mr.. Drake. OF Rlmsry-To annul the
act incorporating the St. Paul Fire aud Ma
riuc Insurance company, enarging
the scope Of the company so it can
insure against hail and cyclones.
By Mr. Sadey, Of Mile Lacs--Rclating 10
terms Of court in the Eleventh judicial dis
irict.
By Mr.. Muzzy, OF Otter Tall-To legalize
the incorporation Of villages.
By Mr.. Smith, OF Rauscy-AuthorizinC
the common council Of tie city OF 81. Paul
to issue $500, 600 in bonds for the cnnstruc.
tiuu OF a free bridge across the Mississippi
river from Randolph or Sherman street, or
from some point between tHosc two streets
81 point 10 the Sixth ward on the east side
Of said street Referred 10 Ramsey county
delegation.
By Mr.. Licnlu, OF Rqmsev--T To amend the
act Of 1881 for an issue OF s200. 900 Of bonds
for a free bridge across the Mississippi, By
authorizing the issue of s40O, 900 in bonds
for such purpose.
BY Mr.. Brown, Of Pipestone-Relating to
sherifTs.
By Mr. Burlingame. Of Steele-ProvidIng
for submitting the question OF convention
% amend the constitution tn be submitted to
the electors Of the state at the next general
election.
Bv Mr. Canning, Of Polk-Approoriating
s3,0T9 to reimburse Marshall county for the
prosecution Of CamIlee Roy aud others for
murder.
Bv Mr. Nuzzy, Of Otter Tall-To amend
the general laws OF 1888 relating to iucur-
poraiiou Of villages.
Adjourned Ia 10 =. n. to-day.
Incorporation.
Articles Of Incorporation Of the Red wood
Falls Masonic association were fled With the
secretary Of state yesterday for acquiring.
selling aud dealing in lands tenemcuts and
hrrediamCnts, real, mixed and pc rsonal
estate aud p-nperty. Tue corporation COM
weutes Jan. 10, 1855, for pcriod ot thirty
Years, with a capital stack Of $4,000, di-
viied iuto eco shares OF $50 each, the highest
amount Of Indebtedness being limited %
$4,000. The iurorporatnrs and first hoard
Of directors are " + Powell, James Nc
MILAN. ". F. Dickinson. f. a Chandler.
c. T. Ward, Joseph Tyson aud o. L. Dorm