The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-11

the farmers of the state to appear before
the committee and give their views on the
bill, not later than Feb. 10.
Mr.. Roberts wanted to amend by max
ing the date Feb. 13, but this was voted
down.
Mr.. jacobson said he Gid not see the
necessity of the resolution. If farmers
were opposed to the bill, they would be
heard from without invitation, the same
as other interests.
There were votes on both sides, but on
a rising vote there We're 81 ayes, and the
resolution passed.
Two anti-tax bill petitions were pre-
sented, each containing a long list of
names affixed to a printed heading. Mr..
BosWorth presented one signed by his
Houston county constituents, and Mr.
Feeney presented one from the citizens of
Elysian. @
A communication was received from
General w. J. Hahn of the tax commits
sion, accepting the invitation of the house
to attend the tax committee hearing. He
stated that owing to illness he was not
able to attend at present, but would come
when able.
On resolution of Mr.. Rich, committee
of five members was appointed to attend
the funeral of Robert L. Deakin of st.
Paul, Tomorrow afternoon. Mr.. Deakin
was once a member of the houses and for
Speaker Bowling appointed Messrs. Rich,
Jacobson, Kelly, Ferris and Plowman.
S. u. Peterson secured the passage of
his bill releasing Colonel sBobleter from
his bond as former state treasurer. The
bill was recalled from the reception COM
mittee', the rules suspended, and the
bill passed, SO to 0.
With Mr.. Jacobson in the chair, Speaker
bowling secured the recall and passage of
his curative act. H. F.. T, extending the
privileges of the act permitting heirs to
perfect homesteads to tree claims.
The following bills were introduced and
disposed of as indicated.
New House Bills.
II. F. Is, Schutz-To legalize the incorpora-
ton OF certain cities of 900 to Is, 900 inhabi-
tants, and grant certain powers thereto.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
n. F. 16, Dunn-Proposing amendments to-
sections 1, 2, 8 and of article Of the state
constitution. Judiciary.
II. F. II, Dorsy-Legalizing certain mort
gage foreclosures Passed under suspension
of the rules.
H. F. Is, Bury-To provide for the bond
ing of counties to build courthouses county
jails. Referred.
H. F. 10, Ryan-Legalizing and confirming
grants of franchises for electric lights, heat
lag, gas and power plants in certain cases.
Passed under suspension Of the rule
H. r. 20, Notwithstanding the 1901 act
relating to public libraries, to exclude from
It's provisions cities between 10000 and $4,000
Passed under suspension of the rules. 81 s..4
H F. q, MISUNDERSTANDING an amend
ment to the constitution to provide for fran
chise and income taxation. Taxes and tax
laws. ......
H. F. %, Pennington-Adding to the pres
ent tax laws an amendment adding to, the
assessment of corporations the value of
funded debt Taxes and tax laws,
;...s--ss Bills Passed
H. l.. Notwithstanding the provi-
slons OF an act permitting heirs to com
plete homestead entries to the holders of
tree claims. "a M !. : :
H.. l.. 1S-S. D. Peterson-Releasing
Col. Joseph Bobleter from liability on his
bond as state treasurer. =