The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-27
ITO AID RURAL LINES
Mr.. Yoerg's Bill Provides Terminal
Facilities for Interurban Elec-
trio Roads.
One Of To-day's Bills Prescribes an
Extension Of State Work
By Contract.

Il Representative Yoerg of st. Paul intro
duced a bill by request in the house this
morning, compelling local street railway
lines to permit interurban companies the
use of their tracks upon consent Of the
local authorities, the compensation to be
decided by the courts when a mutual
agreement proves impossible. The bill
was sent to the judiciary committee
where its constitutionality will be passed
upon. According to its sponsor the bill
Is designed to encourage the construction
of interurban lines. It's passage would
to certain extent, entail forfeiture of
exclusive franchises now held by various
companies, particularly the Twin City
Rapid Transit company. 1t may also
prove Of Importance to Duluth where q
proposition Is afoot to connect the Zenith
city with towns in the range, including
IIibbinE, Virginia and E1veleth-
Funds for Heath Board
Mr.. Tighe Of Ramsey by request pre-
scented three bills carrying $4,000 in ap-
preparations for the state board Of health.
OF this $4,000 is to make a chemical ex-
animation Of water supplies; 100000 for
the laboratory; and So, 600 to collect vital
statistics. These amounts are in addi-
ton to the regular appropriation.
State Work by Contract
Mr.. rGegory Of st. Paul sent up bill
providing that all work on public build
ings or grounds under charge Of the
board of control be done by contract, let
advertised for. The bids are to be opened
publicly and a record kept in the office
OF secretary Of state. At present these
bids are not public records.
County Commissioners Salaries
Mr. Erickson sent up a bill regulating
the salary Of county commissioners. In
counties where the assessed property val
uation is between 5000, 600 and $780,
100000 the salary is not to exceed $500
per annum; in counties having an as
sessed valuation Of over 1920, 100000, it is
not to exceed $1,000 and in other coun-
ties the pay of commissioners is to be SO
a day.
Every Day Flag Day
Mr.. Randall introduced a bill recurring
that the American flag be displayed on
all public school houses during school
hours and that, on national holidays, the
children be taught to salute the flag.
Arn,ory Plan Approved.
Among the bills passed was Mr., shove's
measure permitting cities to issue bonds
to raise money for the construction of
armor1es for the national guard, and Mr..
Jennings Dill limiting the time during
which continuous service may be re-
quired from locomotive engineers and
flrenen to fourteen hours.
Printing Plan Postponed.
In committee Of the whole the house
indefinitely postponed s. F. As, awarding
the contract for printing supreme court
reports to George P. Du Fresno The
house bill, authorizing the secretary OF
state to let the contract to the lowest
bidder, was passed.
Stone Rate Bill cinched.
opened was on a motion made by Mr..
Haugland to reconsider the vote by which
the Stone rate bill was passed yesterday
This was a parliamentary device to make
all secure. A roll call was demanded
and the count showed only seven votes
for reconsideration. The bill will now &c
to the senate.
On motion of Mr.. Gillette the house adj
Journed until Monday at II a. m. Mr.
Gillette presided in committee Of the
whole this morning.
Status Of the Varsity.
Mr.. Morley's bill removing the uniyer.
sity and other educational institutions
from the charge Of the board of control
came up as special order at o. m
The bill has been reported for indefinite
postponement by the committee on gen
eral legislation, but its fate will be de
cided on the floor.