The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-05
THURSDAY EVENING,

8 County agricultural shows received a
backset when Renner's bill permitting
counties to bonus such enterprise was
found to be contrary to an express pro-
vision of the constitution. The bill was,
therefore. indefinitely postponed.
The passage Of the bill providing
money for the maintenance of the north
ern normal for the remainder of the pres
ent year will prevent the closing of that
school. Only a small appropriation was
made by the last legislature, and the
losses incident to the fire made deep
hole In the funds. Then the attendance
has exceeded the expectations of every.
one and the expenses were correspond
ingly higher, so that the assistance of
the legislature is timely.
Sioux Falls Legislation.
Mayor Burnside and practically the en-
tire city council of Sioux Falls are here
to promote certain charter amendments
and especially the bill providing for the
incorporation of electric railways by
cities. Some of the Sioux Falls Bills
are strongly opposed by the anti-admin-
istraton element in that city. and the
action of the council here is being
watched with interest and hostility.
Doctors Cotton of Vermillion and
Clarke of Aberdeen are here to represent
the homeopathic in the promotion Of the
health bills. Contrary to previous re-
bill drawn by Doctors McNutt and Flaw
kins. and are giving it loyal support
On Feb. II the legislature will meet
In joint session for a memorial service
in honor of Lincoln and Washington. A
joint committee has the program in
hand.
The appointment of William Powers.
long mayor Of Yankton. to succeed
George w. Kingsbury as member of
the board of charities, disposes of the
last of governor Lees appointees to that
board. and leaves the body entirely re-
publican. The board consists Of J. D.
LAWN. Aberdeen; D. c. Thomas, Water
town; w. E. Upton, Armour. and Jacob
Schnaidt of Memo. besides Mr.. Powers.
Messrs. Upton and Thomas, who were
recess appointments. were reappointed
and confirmed along with Mr.. Powers
yesterday. /
Aberdeen Bill Causes a "Sltuatjon.''
In the expressive language of the COW
men, the Aberdeen dormitory bill was
sure against it when it's consideration was
deferred until Feb 23. Those who showed
hostility to 1t disclaim any intention of
killing it. but argue that it came out Of
committee >prematurely and declare that
no one of the Specials Shall be con-
sidered until all are before the house.
This, Of course. is the attitude of all
OF the members who represent other in
situations. but there is another element
which is really hostile to all building bills
and it was this element which fixed a
date SO late for the considerati ton of the
bill that its final passage is imperiled.
There is still another class Of legislators,
Of which Mr.. Gross of Potter is leader,
who desire to keep the Aberdeen bill in
such condition as to be an available aid
In forcing the passage of the valued pol
icy bill through the house and senate.
The action on this bill is the most sig
nificant note of the session, and means
conservatism in appropriations, embar-
rassment in carrying out some Of the con-
| ventions of the capital removal campaign,
and either the enactment of some drastic
insurance legislation Or a deadlock be-
| the legislature into a situation" and SEN
sational work may be predicted for the
| last thirty days. ~ -.E -..,
| An Aberdeen man remarked that the
house was "at least consistent, for hav-
! ing killed the dormitory bill, it at once
proceeded to appropriate money for the
burial of the dead ~ 49, .s....
A new spirit possesses the house, and
the sessions are becoming in a measure
interesting. Several members have dis
| covered they have voices, and debate is
becoming general Price, Longstaff, Gross,
Rodge. Bromley and Hayes are most fire.
quently heard, and are listened to with
attention. Brown Of Sanborn expresses
his ideas clearly and Allen Of Moody is
making fine impression. 80 4
North Dakota's Coal.
Senator Dillon's bill for maximum coal
rates fixes a graduated scale for from
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