The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-26

IS no expense Whatever to the state,
in the creation of the reserve.
Mr.. Iaybourn has also introduced 4
bill (H. F. S7S) looking toward the sale of
such state swamp lands known as open
or 'muskeag." It provides that any
person may make application to pur-
chase this class Of lands, and. if the
state auditor finds that the lands are
swamp, as stated, they may be sold
Tor 81 an acre, in amount not exceed
ing $40 acres. The bill also allows the
person to drain the land at his own
expense and permits him five years
time to purchase the land, which may
perhaps be drained at very small
expense.
Representative Snodgrass introduced
bill Oh. F. SID, which, in its general
effect, is of special interest to stores
in the larger cities. 1t provides that it
is the duty Of every person or corpora
ton operating any factory. mercantile
or manufacturing business employing
women ard children under sixteen
years to furnish and provide seats for
the use of such women and children at
such times and hours of their en-
ployment during which it shall not
actually be necessary for such women
or children to be or remain standing.
The violation is made punishable by
fine of $100 or ninety days imprison-
ment.
Representative Snyder introduced
bill Oh. F. SS3), which makes it prima
facie evidence that, when any small
pox or other infectious disease sign
is removed from any building in which
such disease exists, the occupant or
person having possession of the build
ing is responsible for the removal.
Representative Snyder introduced a
bill Oh. F. SS4l, which seeks to reorgan-
ize the medical corps Of the state mill
tia, so as to make it consist Of two
thirds OF allopathic and one-third of
homeopathic physicians and surgeons;
also, that one-third of the hospital
stewards shall be homeopathic.
The bill introduced by Representative
Abbott, to authorize the purchase and
display of 'Old Glory" over polling
booths on registration and election
days, furnished an opportunity for the
patriotic orators of the house to soar
into the blue empyrean in their eff
forts to support the sentiment suggest
ed by the member from Faribault.
Henry Johns led off with a stirring
speech on the national emblem AMI
its effect on the minds of the citizens
of this country, and was followed by
Messers. West, Basford, Stockwell,
Donnellyc and Coe, who Joined in ex-
stripes. The author himself delivered
a warm speech on the subject, and the
bill went through under suspension
with only three votes in opposition.
COMMITTEE REPORTS.
General Legislation
H. F. 667 (Cray)-Relating to the height
of water Of Lake Minnetonka. Referred to
its author.
H. F. 834 DEMONSTRATING to foreign build
ing and loan associations doing business in
Minnesota Referred to its author for amend
ment.
s. F. 1913 CHennepin Delegation)-To provide
for uniform height of water at Lake Min
netonka. To pass. Adopted
s. F. 372 (Hollister)-To authorize village
councils to license and regulate pool tables
To be indefinitely postponed. Adopted.
H. F. $40 IcElhaney)-Relating to licens-
ing of steam boilers and steam engineers. To
be indefinitely postponed. Adopted.
H. F. $50 (Briggs)-Relating to compensa-
ton of officers and members Of the legislat-
ure. To pass as amended. Adopted.
nent funds for care and maintenance of
cemeteries. To pass. Adopted.
S. F. SS5 Cwyman)-To amend the consti-
tuition touching the elective franchise of
women. Referred to Mr.. Douglas.
H. F. S62 (Brusletten)-To amend law re-
lating to public halls. To be indefinitely
postponed Adopted.
Fl. F. SAT (Ferris)-Relating to county COM
missioners. Referred TO its author being in
complete.
H. F 65e (st John)-Relating to the estab-
lishment Of section or property lines. To be
Indefinitely postponed. Adopted.
H. F. CTS (GrondahI-To regulate the prac-
tice Of veterinary medicine. To be referred
to its author for burial.
H. F. 4SS Committee on Legislauon)-To
provide for the treatment of inebriates To
be indefinitely postponed. Adopted
S. F. 31S (Sweningsen)-To give additional
time for certain persons to make application
to be entered registered pharmacists. To
pass Adopted.
H. f. p OdcGnD-To fix the salary of the
inspector Of Illuminating oils. To be in
cd 1S iE
covering the same points.
H. F. 645 notwithstanding to the COM
pensation of inspectors of illuminating oils.
s F. 224 Wyman)-Relating to the cure
of inebriates- To pass, striking out double
chloride of gold cure" Adopted.
Farm Drainage
H. F. S57-To amend section 1s. chapter 81,
General Laws, 1887 tee, relating to drainage
Of wet lands. To pass. Adopted.
Ss cr9nk * continue % in e5
eral Laws 1899. To pass. Adopted.
From Roads and Bridges
H. F. 546 Holmen)-To amend act Of
1895 appropriatng money for a bridge in
Murray county. To pass. Adopted.
H. +. 16 (Mahood)-To amend an act of 1895
which revoked state and territorial roads
through plated portions of incorporated
cities in certain conditions. To pass. Adopted.
H. F. 8O6 (Anderson)-To transfer ap-
preparation for a bridge in Chisago county
from the internal Improvements fund to the
road and bridge fund Of the county. Passed
under suspension Of the rules, by vote Of
70 to o.
From Banks
H. F. SO Misunderstanding TO interest to
be referred to its author. Adopted.
H. F. no DEMONSTRATING to interest. To
be indefinitely postponed. Adopted.
H. F. go Reevesb-To amend section 1,
chapter 124, General Laws 1881, relating 20
the deposit Of public fund. To pass. Adopted.
S. F. S4 Crhorpe)CTo conform savings
dpDOSitOrg tn
Adopted.
From State Training Scaco-
H. t. 66S (Grondahl)-To appropriate money
for the current expenses and repairs Of the
Red Wing training school. To pass, and be
referred to appropriations committee.
H. F. 662 (GrondahD-To appropriate money
for the state training school. To be referred
to appropriation committee. Adopted.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
H. z. s75 (Yates)-To provide for the lcens-
ing of pawnbrokers General legislation.
H. F. SIC (McGrath)-To provide for the
collection of a gross earning tax Of per
cent from telephone companies. Taxes and tax
laws.
health Of women and children under 16 years
employed by factories, etc. Labor and labor
legislation.
II. F. SIS Qaybourn)-To encourage the de-
velopment of open or muskeag swamps Pub
lie lands.
H. F. SO Oaybou1u}-To create naval
reserve. Military affairs.
H. F. $50 0ittleton)-To provide for crea-
ton of corporations for the establishment Of
creameries General orders.
H. F. SS1 (MeDonald)-To amend law estab-
fishing the probate code. judiciary.
H. F. $50 (Abbott)-To authorize the pur-
chase and display of the American flag over
booths on registration and election days.
H. F. S83 (Snyder)-Relating to posting Of
notices OF infectious and contagious diseases
existing therein. Public health.
H. F. S84 (Snyderl-To reorganize and regu-
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