The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1910-12-27

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modus operandi would be something
like this: Suppose the county commits
sioners of any county designed to i'm
prove piece of road or lay out new
one, they might send for the engineer.
lay their plans before him or ask his
aid in preparing them. They would
have the benefit of his experience and
advice only 1t would not be for him
to dictate. They would be the final
judges in the matter Suppose them
TO have reached decision as to the
details of the work they wanted to do,
the contract would then be let. The
engineer would exercise a general SUI
perVision over the work, report the
matter to the commissioners if it was
not being done properly or according
to contract and they might order such
changes made as they thought proper.
Finally when the work was completed
the engineer would certify to the fact
and on his certificate the contractor
would we paid The services Of the
government engineer would be equally
at the disposal of the township board
or of the village authorities as of the
county commissioners. Civil service
rules would apply to the appointment
of road engineers. Only men of proved
capacity co, Id be appointed and they
would be removable only for cause.
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1t is Mr.. Dunn's opinion that the
services of a sufficient corps of road
engineers could be secured at an an
nual expense to the state of S125,000.
The men being paid by the state and
being assured Of their positions would
not be subject to local influences, and
their tenure of office depending on the
character OF their services would re-
suit in their giving their best thought
and attention to it. They would not
have to be subservient to the de-
mands of local politicians, nor would
it be necessary for them in the dis
charge of their duties to think how it
| would affect them at the spring cleo
tons. 1t is Mr.. Dunn's opinion that
both county commissioners and town
ship boards would welcome the oppor-
tunity to consult with competent and
unprecedented authority in the construc-
ton of roads within the territory for
which they are responsible.
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Representative Dunn, not Bob" but
the candidate for speaker, who has
every reason to believe that his cleo
ton is assured, has opened headquar-
| tiers at the Merchants hotel and is in
daily consultation with such members
of the house as can find it convenient
to come to the city with regard to its
organization. Nothing definite has
transpired with regard to his inter-
tons. The contest for the minor of
fees is in fair way OF settlement.
It is regarded as certain that Archie
Vernon of Little Falls and Oscar Arne-
son of Herman will be the clerks of
the house, though which one of them
will be the chief clerk is not definitely
known. 1t seems probable that a SINH
| lar situation exists with regard to the
position or sergeant-at-arms. B. F.
Seiz of Red Wing and George Fl. Deans
of Foreston are the candidates. 1t is
pretty certain that one Of them will
be the sergeant and the other his as
sistant Ex-Sheriff Eye of MinneapO
lis will be ergeant-at-arms of the
senate.
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Lieutenant Governor Gordon will
not have altogether a happy family tC
preside over until things get settled
down and the conflicting claims Of
those over whom he will preside are
giving him a good deal of trouble
Senator Putnam of Blue Earth wants
to be the chairman of the judiciary
committee this year, but Judge Wilson
of Minneapolis, who occupied this of
fee two years ago, would like to have
it again There are several aspirant!
to the craftsmanship of the finance
committee, but indications seem to ia
vor the appointment of Senator Elwel
of Minneapolis. Senator Clague i
booked for something good and will
probably come into prominence as tn.
floor leader and the lieutenant govern
or's confidential adviser.
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Among those associated with the OF
ganization of the last senate who ar
: not entirely satisfied that Mr.. Gordo
should have everything to say abou
the senate organization are Senate
!, Sullivan of Washington and Senate
Dunn of Ramsey. The first sign c
? disagreement was their protest agains
!. the recognition of John Saugstad c
, Clay county as Republican, becaus
he had defeated Senator Stephens, tn
regular Republican nominee, by tn
use of stickers. This was taken to il
dictate an inclination on their part [
r favor the seating of Senator Stephen
g who has contested Senator Saugstad
:. election In these contests, howeve
the senators are inclined to be ia
and there is little doubt that If SEN
! tor Saugstad proves to have bee
{ fairly elected he will be confirmed