The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-26
KILLED A DEAD LAW
This Paradox Is Performed by SEN.
ators on the Corrupt Prac-
tices Act.
Senator Everett Provides New Meth
cd of Procedure in Case Of
Judicial Prejudice.

Four senator's only are in favor Of the
retention of the corrupt practices act
They knew they wa a lonely minority
when Senator Wilson'S bill repeating the
famous law to restrict election expenses
was called up this morning for final ac-
ton, so they said never a word. BY the
same token, the friends of the Wilson BIZ.
were aware that they had an overyheln-
Ing majority and that further talk was
useless. SO they kept silent.
Hence it happened that the passage Of
q bin which is quite radical In its char.
acter did not cause a ripple.
The roll showed that. Senators McGill,
Thompson Torson and Wood were OPP
posed to the repeal.
Primaries Versus Politicians.
Another rather important measure re-
Iating to elections was passed in the
Schain bill providing that no elector who
has participated in primary election
can participate in a petition for nomina
ton or vice versa. In other words no
elector shall have two or more voices in
the nomina ton of candidates for one Of
In Case OF Judicial, Prejudice.
A method for substituting judges Of the
district court who are believed to be
biased is supplied by Senator Everett's
bill When party to a civil action has
reason to believe that such a party can
not obtain fair trial or determination Of
a proceeding by reason of the bias or
prejudice on the part of the presiding
Judge or where the presiding judge is
disqualified from acting therein, such
party may request the judge to sign
petition asking the supreme court, with
out stating grounds. therefor, to desig-
nate a judge Of another district to try
such action On the presentation OF such
a. petition the supreme court is to ap-
point another Judge to hear the proceed
Jugs If the presiding judge refuses to
sign such a petition or fails to sign it
within five days, the party interested may
present his petition direct to the supreme
court The supreme court may on a sum-
mary hearing on the petition appoint an
other Judge to sit.
Exams for Law Graduates.
Graduates from the university law
school are admitted to practice in this
state simply on the filing OF their dlplo-
mas This, while convenience for the
students, is not satisfactory to Senator
Morgan, who has prepared a Dill redulf-
dne law graduates to take examinations
like any one else.
TO Watch Paroed Prisoners
A bill by Senator Somerville, who speaks
for the board of central In the senate,
vests the appointment of the state agent
to look after paroled or discharged prls
eners in boa rd of cOntrOl-.
Interest from Inspection Fund.
Senator Stevens sent in bill providing
that the interest on the state gram IN
snection fund shall be retained by the
FIND instead Of being turned over to the
general revenue fund. The interest,"
amounts to $4,000 Up to 1897 the tund
retained all the interest accrulng TO II:
but since that time, under the ruling OF
the attorney generals office, the lnterest
money has been diverted
Death to the Hopper.
Anons. the bills passed was one by SEN
ator Stephens intended to prevent the oe
struction of grains and other crops w
erasshoppers The measure authorizes
the proper authorities to compel the pho"
ing of land infested with grasshopper
Eggs.
Irvine Bill Amended.
Senator Rieke exhibited displeasure
when the state prison committee reported
his bill regulating the sale OF plndlne
Irvine with some amendments: II pro
vided that the time in which the farmers
could order Irvine direct from the prison
should be extended to June /. Under the
present law the farmer must order before
. Nav | though by that time he does not
always know how much he may require
The senate did not agree with Senator
Rieke and adopted the committee amend
ment, winch is prdCI1Cdlly lO-Olie1oIhAo'Ae
of the present law
Stephens Insurance Plan Saved.
The bill of Senator Stephens paving the
way for state insurance against loss o5
hail storms, cyclones and tornadoes was
reported by the judiciary committee fol
indefinite postponement. Senator Ste.
phens objected strenuously, arguing thai
the farmers were much in favor OF the
measure. He moved that the bill be
placed on general orders, which motion
prevailed "a to IL.
U. of NJ Accounting Called For.
Senator Schultz presented a resolution
which calls upon the university authorize.
for a complete sta tement of all receipts
giving the total sum received from each
source; also the expenditures, showing the
total amount expended under each fund
except as to salaries: also. a complete anc
detailed statement of salaries paid, show
ing to whom for what purpose, an6
amount paid to each person.
Senate Upholds Downs
Thomas Downs. sergeant-at- arms of the
senate. Is upheld by the senators for his
position in the little tilt yesterday with