Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-01-22
Dakota LEGISLATURE:


BfsaARcN, Special Telegram. dan ia
large number 0l spectators assembled this
morning 70 witness the opening scenes Of the
hrst meeting Of the legislature in Dakota's
new capitol building in this city. The gallery
OF tho house was crowded. and standing
tobth Was at a premium in the lobby Of the
council chamber. The chairs ranged in semi
circular order about the platf of the
presiding officers, and the tasty decorations
prepared by the ladies for tomorrow even
Ings reception added materially TO the other
wise pleasing appearance OF the rooms.
Promptly at IL o'clock, Nj. II. A. Henderson,
CLERK, OF the ceireil during the last sessidh,
called the council TO order and introduced
Rev. c. b. Austin of Bismarck, who invoked
the divine blessing on the deliberations of
the body. The roll was then called, the mem
beers all answering to their names. On mo-
ton of Mr.. Nickeus, Associate Just
ice w. H. Francis administered the
path of office, the members standing
In a body. The council then proceeded TO
the election OF officers Col Smediey nom
mated Mr.. J. H. Westover OF Pierre for pres
ident, and that gentleman was duly elected
and escorted 10 the chair by a COMMITTEES
consisting of Messrs Nickeus and Gambla
Upon taking the oath of office, Mr.. MISSIONER
proceeded TO the discharge of his duties The
remaining nominees of Monday evenings
caucus were elected unanimously and sworn
in, with the exception Of the secretary, who
has not yet arrived
THE OFFICERS.
The list OF officers IL Rs fellewsi
secretary-A w. Howard. Yankton.
Assistant Secretary w. J. Eakins, Brule
county. Is
ergeant-st-Arms-Andrew Thompson. Min
nehaha county.
Chaplain-Rsy. C. II. Austin, Bismarck.
Enrolling Clerk-M. b. Kent, Union county.
Messeuger-F. s. Rudisile, Brown county.
Assistant SergeGnt-at-A rms -JUhn TODD, Bor
ugmme county.
Clerk of the Judiciary committee-J NJ Pres
ton. Lake county.
THE HOUSE
Ex-Chief Clerk Kingsbury called the house
TO order, and Rev. p Clare of Bismarck
opened the session with PRAYER. On roll call
the members all responded TO their names
The oath of office was administered 10y Judge
Francis The oaucu nominees for the
offices were then elected without opposition,
MS follows:
Speaker-George Rice. Moody county.
Chief Clerk-C NJ. Reid, Gully county.
Enrolling Clerk-H ii. Pierce, McCook county.
Assistant Enrolling clerk-E. A. Smith, Dickey
sergeaut-at-Arms-John A. Norcross, Roberts
county.
Messenger-w. A. Carr, Mandan.
Watchman-M. Fleck. Trail county.
Chaplan-Rev. +. Clare Of Bismarck.
BISMARCK, Oak, Special Telegram. Jan. 15.-
The sessions of both houses were short to-day,
and out little business Of Importance was trans
acted. In the council a motion was carried
authorizing the president to call upon the sec
rotary OF the territory for all papers relating to
election contests. The seats OF two of the MEM
bers OF the senior body are contested, namely;
Messrs Walsh and Lamoure, of the Eleventh
and Twelfth districts respectiyely. The cases
will be taken before the committee on elections
III an early date. Both gentlemen hold certifi-
Gates OF election. the contestants basing their
counting OF the votes. The following council
committee was appointed TO ascertain and
report the cost of printing the daily iournali
Mssars Twomey. Jones and Wagner The trst
the council Bill MOL introduced by Walsh, pro-
Vides for funding the debt Of Grand Forks
county and, under suspension Of the rules, Vas
given the second reading. Bill No. 2, intro
duced by Walsh, provides for the Weighing,
grading and inspection OF grain. Bill No. 3, In
trodueed by +; Little, IN to amend section 62,
chapter %, OF the civil code, changing the tar
sale from September to December.
PECULIAR CASE
arose In the house this morning in the shape OF
two petitions from citizens of Turner county
praying for representation In the house, and en-
closing a certificate Of election OF Dwight En-
sign, duly elected at the last general election.
The territory included in the county aforesaid
was not embraced by any of the legislative dis
tricts. The committee on elections considered
the case this afternoon, and will probably accord
the privilege OF the floor TO Mr.. Ensign. A mo-
ton to print 500 copies Of the Journal daily was
carried. The speaker appointed the committee
on elections, consisting OF Messrs. Barns, Daw-
son, Van osdel, Houston, McComber, Pierce and
Coe. A motion was carried giving TO each re.
porter copies OF all reports aud other document
furnished members of the house. The clerk was
authorized to purchase forty copies Of the code.
wALSH's BILL.
Councilman Walsh's grain bill introduced to-
day contains the following provisions:
First-All elevators shall be public that buy
Seoond-hll elevators shall give bonds TO and
be licensed by the county commissioners.
Third-Eleya.ors shall give receipts for all
wheat received. These receipts shall be nego-
table.
Fourth-The bill forbids all mixing Of grades
OF tamperfng with grain when stored, and pro-
yides for the sealing OF scaies and weights, and
the shipment 10 any market designated by any
owner or consigner.
P~fth-Provides FOR u board Of grain inspectors
who shall be the inspectors OF the territory
they to establish grades and have such powers
as are necessary to compel just trading weigh
ing and delivery.
Sixth-Authorizes the board Of grain in.
inspectors, and provides for the regular and
speedy inspection Of grain.
Sevsnth-PrescTibes the duties OF the board OF
inspectors, constitutes them a board OF appeals
they shall sit regularly each month, and their
decision in disputed cases shall be final.
.Eighth--The board and local inspectors shall
give bond.
N~inth-Attaches severe penalties fG miscon-
duct or knowingly grading wheat falsely.
enth-Proytdes for the punishment Of per
sons attempting to influence the board or local
inspectors.
Eleyenth-Fixes the maximum rates for stor-
age at two cents per bushel for the first thirty
days or fraction thereof, and one-half cent for
each fifteen days additional.
T~welfth-Provides for an inspection fnni.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. the combination of ele-
water men to regulate prices or the market
where grain shall be delivered.
Fourtecnth-An violations Of the act to be
prosecuted by the district attorneys Of the terri.
tory.
Fifteenth-Any person injured by the failure
of an officer to properly discharge his duties
can collect damages from said officer.
6ixteenth-An actions are to &c prosecuted IN
the name Of the territory.
-
South Dakota played her trump card tho