St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-03-18
BUTTERwoRTH AND HANDY
EloquentIy Plead in Behalf of the
W0nId,s Eair-HnuSa Notes

Hon. Ben Butterworth and Moses P.
Handy yesterday addressed the legis-
lature in joint session. Mr.. Butter
worth is the solicitor general and Mr..
Handy the promoter general of the
worlds fair, and the object of their
presence before the legislature was to
interest members in the great EXPOSE
ton to be held in Chicago, 1898. The
hall of the representatives was we'll
filled by Legislators and citizens to hear
the addresses. The two distinguished
visitors were accompanied by NJ. 3.
Harrison, of Duluth, one of the Mime
sofa representative on the worlds fair
commission. They were cordially re-
ceived by Speaker Pro TEN. Furlong.
who felicitously introduced them to
the legislators. Mr.. Handy spoke
first, enlarging upon the importance
OF the worlds fair. Mauysof the states
had made large appropriations toward
it, and it was desired that Minnesota
should be adequately represented at the
fair. The appropriations asked for
were for the individual benefit of the
states represented; not cent of it went
into the treasury. of the association.
The celebration was for the benefit of
the whole country, and Minnesota was
asked to be represented by creditable
exhibit, so that the world might know
what they were doing in the way of
progress. Mr.. Handy was commenda-
bly, short in his address, for, as he in
formed his auditors, he was writer,
not speaker.
Mr.. Butterworth delivered pleasing
speech, enlarging upon the national i'm
Importance of the fair. The enterprise
was national in sentiment, and would
scatter blessings throughout the length
and breadth of this republic. This
great exposition was going to have an
effect for good upon every home in Min
neSota. If it was not going to do this
then they ought not to encourage it.
A boy will learn more in
week at the worlds tair than
he can during whole course at Yale.
He will see there the ripened thought
of forty centuries; the materialized
thought of the world. There are
100000 industries in this country, all of
which would be represented at this
great exposition. Mr.. Butterworth was
followed with close attention, and at
the close of his speech was rewarded
with hearty round of applause.
The speaker thanked the two gentle
men in the name of the legislators, and,
without further ceremony, the joint
session ended.
Many members availed themselves of
an Introduction to MeSSrS. ButterWorth
and Handy. The visit of the two gen.
tlemen will certainly be productive OF
considerable good, as their clear ex-
plantations of the objects and impor-
lance of the fair will assist LEGISLATORS
in deciding upon the appropriation to-
wards the Minnesota exhibit. Messrs.
Butterworth and Handy were SubSe-
quently entertained by Gov. Merriam,
and had a carriage drive around the
city.
The Minneapolis charter bill passed
the house yesterday morning. A recess
was thereafter taken, but upon the re-
assembling of the house it was evident
that little legislative work was to be
accomplished. Many members wanted
to adjourn, it being st. Patrick's day,
and. accordingly, shortly after O'Clock
work ceased. A number Of local bills
were passed aud others introduced.
Mr.. Hadland introduced a bill which
will be looked upon with interest by the
taxpayers of Fillmore county. 1t fixes
the salaries of county officers as fol-
lows: Auditor, $1,000; treasurer, 81, 900;
judge of probate, 5000; register of deeds,
$1,000; superintendent of schools, 81 900;
attorney, $500 year.
Mr.. Wacek had a bill read which
creates county board of education
This board is TO be composed of the
county uperintendent, auditor, chair
man of board Of county commissioners,
judge OF probate and one teacher. The
board will select the text books to be
used in the schools of the county.
Mr.. McGuire. proposes to Teorganize
the college of agriculture, now affiliated
with the state university. The college
is separated from the university.
Mr.. Furlong was a very much sur
prised man yesterday afternoon. His
admirable conduct as speaker pro TEN,
the ease in which he keeps down any
turbulent outbreak On the part of any
delegations, his ready and just decisions,
as we'll as the dispatch in which the
business OF the house is transacted, has
heartily commended him to the mem
bers. 10 show their appreciation in
more tangible form. at the al journment
of yesterdays session several members
waited upon Mr.. Furlong. and, in the
name of the house, thanked him for the
dignity with which I'll sE pr0cee.ilngs