St. Paul daily globe., 1893-02-16
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public business in dark places. There
was 10 necessity for executive sessions
on measures of public Importance, ana
he desired to abolish them.
Judge Fleming did not agree witlfth
gentleman from Swift. He considered
executive sessions absolutely necessary
and eminently proper when committee
had heard arguments and wanted toi
come to decision among themselves. >.
The matter went over under notice OF
debate from Mr.. Furlong.
A joker from the Western islands sent
up a resolution inviting the house pages
and the telegraph and telephone oper-
ators to escort the members to the
banquet at the Ryan tonight.
Mr.. Sails promptly amended by strik-
ing out "pages." Then the clerkgput
the ''goak'' in the waste basket.
A bill was sent up in regular form ap-
proprIating $4,000 to equip the legiS-
Iature for the next session. 1t provided
for ample supplies of toothpicks; for
members who may be shy on teeth;
paper collars for those who may desire
to be comfortable in soft shirts; sheet
iron cuffs for men with hairy wrists;
curling irons for legislators with am
brosial locks; scent-proof SoX for the
SockleSS: fancy combs for rural ROSTERS;
kicking straps for obStreDerOus mem
bers; straight jackets for the insane
committee; loud-strIped suits for the
committee on state prison; sites for
staffs OH which to float the old flag, with
cavities underneath for an appropria-
tiou; finding lists for iaquirers as to
"Where are we at" copies OF HOyle for
innocent members; Woodchucks for the
wise guys" stovepipeS 1Or the smok-
ers; strengthening bands for the weak
kneed; sounding boards for the low
voiced; satisfaction for the dissatisfied;
smiles for the glum; frowns for the gay
boys. and an unlimited amount of fame
and glory for all hands. The bill got as
far as the journal clerk, when it struck
some member that it was off color.
Then a motion was adopted obliterat-
ing it from the records.
The committee on municipal legiSla-
tion reported back III. f. 16l, to provide
for municipal courts in villages and
towns of over 5000 inhabitants, with the
recommendation that it pass.
The committee on public lands re-
ported back without recommendation
the bill declaring forfeiture Of the
Hastings & Dakota railroad land grant.
The bill was ordered printed and placed
on general orders.
The committee on legislative expenses
reported the bill for the employment OF
temporary pages, doorkeeperS, ETC., dur
ing the organization OF the Legislature
with a recommendation that it pass. Mr.
WooIdridge's hill fixing the compensa-
ton of members and employees of the
session was recommended for indefinite
poStponement.
Thomas DuSfreSne was recOmmen ded
as assistant enrolling clerk at S5 per
day. The recommendation was lost,
however, only SO members voting for it.
A recommendation that Peter WahlHnd
be allowed eight days pay as gallery
keeper was voted down. The commit
tee reported unfavorably upon Mr..
Knuteson'S resolution to have the report
printed. The report was adopted.
The committee on municipal legisla
tion recommended the passage of II. +.
236, Mr. Boggs' bill relating to local as
seSsments.
The Ramsey county delegation re-
ported back Ii. f. 4S9, bill authorizing
cities to complete vacation proceedings
in certain cases, with Recommendation
that it be passed under suspension OF
the rules. The bill was placed on gen.
eral orders.
The committee on interpretations rec
commended the passage of substitute
Tor Fl. F. %, Mr.Walsh's bill compelling
street railway companies to enclose the
platforms of electric cars.
MI. Walsh was not altogether pleased
with the substitute, and Mr.. Greer
moved that both ,bllls be placedaon
general orders. Mr.. Ives did not feel
like swallowing any bill prepared by
Mr.. Lowry and his attorney. AT his
suggestion, when Mr.. Greer's motion
was adopted, Ii. f. % was given the
preference.
a recess was then taken until $50.
After recess the introduction of bills
was resumed and a large number re-
sumed and large number were added
to the list, principally for small appro-
priations for roads and bridges.