St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-28
MEMORIALS.


MEMORIALS.
Senator Langdon presented a memorial
asking that the distinction Of sex be abol-
ished in the exercise Of the elective fran
chse.
Senator Comstock presented memorials
from the Congregational and Union churches
asking for a state vote on the liquor ques-
ton and TO make a six months residence in
stead Of ten days in a village necessary to
enttle person to the right TO vote.
RESOLUTION.
Senator TruaI offered a resolution direct
ing the committee on taxes and tax laws to
report, as soon as practicable, the condition
OF the state seed grain account, and recon-
mend such action as will best subserye the
interest Of the state.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Senator Goodrich-To amend section s,
chapter 81, general statutes Of 1878.
By Senator Buckman-To allow the com
missiouers Of Benton county 10 lease the
court house. Passed under suspended rules.
By Senator Clarke-To reimburse several
counties In the state, out OF the railroad gross
earnings tax. for extra taxes paid on account
OF the non taxation Of lands within such coun-
ties.
BY Senator O'Brien-Relating to the rec
ords In the Office OF the district court in
Houston county.
By Senator Christiansen-To appropriate
5000 for bridges over Beaver creek and Birch
Cooley creek, In Renvlle county, aud for
grading the town line road
By Senator O'Brien-Providing for the
consolidation Of religious corporations in GER
tain cases.
By Senator Compton-A bin relating to
actions OF attachment in district courts
By Senator Hall-Relating to the appoint
ment Of guardians al Hteyn for infant defend
ants in civil actions
By Senator Kuudson - Amending the
statutes relating to meetings Of county COM
miSsioucrs.
By senator Comstock-To establish state
normal school at Mourhead
By Senator mpion-Providing for the
appointment Of county superintendent OF
schools.
By Senator G. d. Gnfllau-Rclating 10 the
privileges 10 be enjoyed at places of public
amusement, public houses or public convey.
Ruce, regardless OF race, color or previous
condition of servitudc.
r. Senator Hickmau-To organize board
Of education Ia the cts OF Owaionua. Passed
under suspended rules.
By Senator O'Brien-Rclatlug 10 the sal
aries, compensation and fees OF Houston
county officers. Passed under suspended
rules.
SENATE BILL PASSED.
Relating to the distraining Of beasts doing
damage
lost AND RECONSTRUCTED.
The bin relating to the sale OF real estate
by guardians was voted upon aud defeated
The vote by which e was lost was recons,d-
cred, aud it was referred to the committee OF
the whole for amendment.
COMMITTEES or THE WHOLE.
In committee Of the whole, the senate took
under consideration number OF bills, among
which was the one by Senator O'Brien relal-
ing TO the challenging Of jurors in criminal
actions. Several amendments were offered.
but the bill was recommended to pass without
material alteration. Senator Doran's bin
Furnishing persons for combining or con
spring to influence the market price Of grain
WAS amended by iudictiug imprisonment OF
from one % Eve wears upon PERSONS found
guilty aud fucd, q the 6ne il not
paid. Senator O'Brien's hul Waiting n tL.
compilation 81 criminal statistics was recon-
mendcd % pass. Senator Pcck's bill Tor the
protection ~ manufacturers and hottlers was
also recommended 70 pass.
The committee arose aud the senate al
iourned.