The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1885-02-13

The measure of most Importance consid-
cred by the council to-day was the bill ap-
propriating of $4,000 for the establish
ment of a school of mines at Rapid City, in
she Black hills. The bill came up on its
third reading, having been reported from the
committee on appropriations with recon-
nendation for passage. A movement was
made to recommit, but was defeated, and the
bill passed by a unanimous vote. During the
discussion Mr.. Pettigrew spoke at length on
the resources of the Black hills, urging the
provision of the bill as necessary to the de-
velopment Of the country. The bill provid-
ing for the extension of time for the pay
ment of taxes from Feb. l to June 1 was
passed. the house amendment regarding
Lawrence county being approved. The
bill then was sent to the governor
Immediately after its passage and received
his signature. The provisions of the bill
take effect at once. Bills introduced:
BY Mr.. Gamble. providing for contcsting cleo
lions for county officers and for the location OF
county, seats. BY Mr.. Twomey. amending an act
providing for a board OF education for the city of
aries of counties. Council bills passed: Au-
thorizing the appointment of an assistant en-
crossing clerk for each house; amending the
game law so as to extend the date for killing
grouse. ETC., to Sept. /: applying railroad tax
collections In Union county to the payment of
the principal and interest of certain bonds issued
by the town of Elk Point appropriating n sutfi-
cient sum for the purchase OF water for the nse
Of the capitol building; changing the name of
ST. James Protestant Episcopal church, James
town, to Grace Protestant Episcopal church.
The governor reported to the council that he had
approved the bill apprnpriatiny S25, 900 for tho
territorial exhibit at New Orleans, also anthor-
the appropriation of a sufficient sum to ray
Tor the purchase of coal for the capitol building.
He also reported having signed the house bill
legalizing the issue of bonds of the city of Wab-
peton and the appointment of u committee of
twelve on division and admission. The house
Mr.. Roach In the chair, discussing the bill me-
marializinR congress to
DIVIDE Ilth. 1EhtltUkI.
AS originally passed by the house, division was
asked for on the seventh standard parallel. The
council amended, leaving 1T in the discretion of
congress to divide either on that or the forty
sixth parallel The house refused to concur in
was appointed, which reported to-day in favor
OF the amendment. Thereupon Nj. Comher and
others attacked the bill, decrying division on
the forty-sixtt parallel for the reason that farms,
towns and counties woald be cut in two. An un-
seemly wransle seemed Imminent. when friends
of the bill moved that the committee rise and re-
port. The bill then passed. Bills were intro
duced In the house providing for the appoint
ment OF the usual committees to visit different
Tor the exemption of farm improvements to the
AMOUNT of $1,000, and farming implements to
she amount of $500. The bill changing the name
Of the village of Ordway to Independence, was
not referred to the house as requested, but will
go to the governor, who will probably either sign
IL or allow the requisite three days to pass. IN
which it Will become q law 1t Is generally un-