The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1885-02-06

John F Forbs, JH Monteath,
C E Bodley, Frank ID Thomas,
Clark, JR Clark,
Baldwin, Patrick Talent,
d A Kornberg, Wilcox,
Geo f Marsh.
PUBLICATION OF COMMISSIONERS PROCEED
INGs.
In the House good share of the morning
was devoted to q discussion of the substitute
for Biddle's bill requiring the quarterly pub.
LEGATION Of allowances made by the county
commissioners. The cost Of such publica-
ton seemed to be the principal point at issue.
The bill was recommitted for amendment In
this particular.
THE CATTLEMEN's BILL.
Kohrs introduced the stockmen's bill for
the prevention of infectious and contagious
diseases. 1t provides for the appointment by
the Governor, on the recommendation of the
Cattlemen's Association, of . Territorial
Veterinary Surgeon at salary Of $1,000
year and actual expenses in travelling. 1t
gives him authority to quarantine any sec.
ton and to kill diseased or exposed cattle
under certain conditions; the cattle so killed
TO be paid for by the Territory. A special
tax OF ] mill on the dollar Is to be levied In
the Territory to provide an indemnity fund
TO pay for cattle so slaughtered and other ex-
penses. The Veterinary Surgeon appointed
must be graduate Of Veterinary college,
and must be confirmed by the Council.
Biddle introduced bill to amend Sections
81 and SO of the Code of Civil procedure.
Wells introduce bill authorizing county
school superintendent to buy Websterian
Dictionary for each school district in the
county at price not to exceed ST per copy.
THE MURPHY REWARD.
Selignan introduced a joint resolution to
pay Mcfarland, O'Neal and Bashaw the sum
OF $1,000 for the capture of Con. Murphy,
that being the amount of reward offered by
the Governor, but which could not be paid
by reason Of the prisoner not being turned
over to the sheriff.
FoRBIs MAKES GA RINGER"
Forbis suggested that the resolution be re-
ferred to the Vigilance Committee, but the
speaker sent it TO the committee on military
affairs.
Eastman introduced a bill amending Sec
ton Of the Chsttle Mortgage law.
TREASURES TO REPORT QUARTERLY.
Potts introduced a bill requiring county
treasurers to make quarterly reports to the
Territorial treasurer, before the adjourn
ment Of the quarterly meeting Of the Board
Of Commissioners, and also prescribing some
oLucT uutlcS
Potts introduced bill reducing the fees
allowed sherlffs for care of prisoners to so |
cents per day.
The Council bill, amending Section 1874 of
the 1st Division of the Revised Statutes, was
passed with some amendments.
DEER LODGE SCHOOL BONDS.
The bill to allow the Deer Lodge School |
District to issue bonds to the amount of 500 |
900 more to complete the school house was |
passed on third reading.
TERRITORIAL coNvICTs.
Potts bill authorizing the Governor to con-
tract with some State for the care and keep.
Ing of Territorial convicts was passed with |
some amendments. II limits the price to
30 cents per day for each man; makes the |
to last three years with the right TO
extend TO another term of three years, unless
The law is changed, and adds hard labor as a
penalty.
The Council Joint Memorial relating to
reservations in Northern Pacific land deeds
and contracts was read first and second time
md referred to the committee on public
ands.