Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-03-04
Elk POINT UNION COUNTY DAKOTA 1885

"us, NnhLieS ~. STOuCn, OEf1urOn; Col
s. w. Laird, of Pierre, and r.W. McKin-
all pressing their claims forthe position,
but 1t is difficult to say wh0hwilf win the
prize, as geographical locations and other
important matters are to D. taken into
consideration in making the appointment.
For the Office of Treasurer N. II. McVay,
who has filled the position stceptably for
two terms, and whose tafm has row
nearly expired has been or OF the can
didates. Other candidata6 were: Col.
mond anft Sioux Falls, an M. Ray
the two last named helm 's,.r tssssl.
and Cashier Of the First ssionaf Nx u
of Bismarck. 1t is gcnen understood
that Alex Hughes is cand1ate for reap
pointment to the Attorney Genera!ship.
Hon. p. J. Mclaughlin. Grafton, Is
understood to be candidate for the
office.
THE couNCn
passed the House bill ann1xlng Roberts
County townships north OF Sisseton Res
ervation to Richland County with sub
stitute section locating hcScounty seat at
Wlmot, instead of Traverf In the orig-
nal bill
The Council appointed ascommittee of
five to investigate and report upon altera
tions made in the Fargo charter bill after
it left the Council, and befOre acted upon
by the House, the bill hhving been re-
turned from the House Tor correction.
1t is charged that the bill was borrowed
from the House COMMITTEES and changes
made reversing certain provisions regard
ing the city justice and police. but by
whom it was difficult to determine
The Council PASSED the Council bills
repeating the act giving special salaries to
school superintendent h Grand Forks
and Cass Counties. Also amending the
charter of Tower City relating to licenses;
establishing the lndependent School Dis
trict of Brandon. Mintshaha County,
and amending the law off1S83 relative to
printers and clerks fees on delinquent
tax lists.
IN THE HOUSE
the racket commenced on appropriation
bills upon motion to refer to a special
committee of five, consiting OF Messrs.
Mark Ward, Pugh, Stewart, Hobert and
DeWoody A motion to strike out the
names mentioned and leave the appoint.
ment to the speaker was lost-yeas 20,
navs %, and upon other phases of the
| question the vote raised from 1S to 21 on
one side, and from n upon the other.
The purpose of the reference appears to
| BE- to hold them a few DAYS until ether
bills are introduced, and to finally scale
| down to dimensions likely to be accepta-
| BILE to all Interested The combination,
| however, is looked upon by those not in
| ii an attempt at johbery on the grandest
scale. While the Governor has not indi
Gated what his policy may be, the mem
bers are disposed to read up on his mes
sage end act in accordance with his pre-
| sumed views.
The House passed its bills:
Amending the charter of Deadwood.
Providing for struck Juries.
Repeating special laws of 1888 relating
to County Superintendent of Schools In
| Cass and Grand Forks Counties.
/ Vacating portion of Spearfish.
Amending the charter of Vermillion.
Amending the civil code by exempting
the Territory and counties, cities and
towns from giving bonds when they are
| respondents.
Authorizing Aurora County to fund
its Indebtedness.
The Council memorial asking an ap-
preparation for the improvement of the
James River.
woMANs SUFFRAGE.
The Council Committee has meeting
to day on the womens suffrage bill
There is q strong disposition on the part
of the Committee to amend the bill so a
to submit the question to the people
This is vigorously opposed by the friends
of the measure, who believe the liquor
and other questions would be involved
and that fair expression could not bt
obtained. The friends. of the measure
claim that canvass shows a majority oi
the members in favor of the bill The
bill simply strikes the word male from
the section prescribing the qualification:
of electors, and does not change the
laws in relation to jurors or make then
eligible to Office excepting superintend
ent of schools. rs under the present law
NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED.
BISMARCK, Feb. 27.-ln the Council to
day j. w. Raymond was unanimously
confirmed Territorial Treasurer and Rev
J. p. Ward Superintendent of Public In
struction. The opposition to Raymond
was wholly factional and local, and hat
no influence upon the Council Among
the stories circulated yesterday was tina
Raymond was connected with the Ord
way and Capital matters, but on investi
cation the Council was convinced tina
the nomination was one eminently fit tt
be made, and was made upon the recon
the line of the Northern Pacific and lead
ing banks of ST. Paul and Minneapoli
and strong men throughout the Territory
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
The Council passed its bills:
Authorizing counties to purchase Mel
ville's justices practice.
Creating the independent school dis
trict of Grafton.
Relating to certain streets in Madison
Lake County.
Providing for the distribution OF ses
, sion laws.
\ Providing for change of venue on ex
animation for criminal charges.
Incorporating Fairbank.
Authorizing MinnchRha, Lake, MertoI
and Kingsbury Counties to assist farmer
The Council passed House bills:
Amending the laws In relation to film
articles of association.
Il Amending the political code so as t
allow compensation to jurors and cOur'
Authorizing Dueul County to fund il
debt.
Amending the exemption law by requil
ing sworn schedule and appraisemer
NJ = 10 actual value, and that property oil
\ tanned fraudulently shall not be exemp
: This is regarded as long stride inch
right direction by those favoring Q rcdu'
: tiniY the amount Of exemption.I
Establishing independent school di
!. trict ia. III, Douglass County.
ProyidsuE ! city charter for Wahpetoi
: subiect "a vote of the people.
House biils lest in the Conncil:
Legalizinr the acts Of ]. B. Hall.
Appropriating AzM for wlndo'
shades for the House chnni1ss--yeas 1
. | nays il. W
Mr. Walsh,s grain bill was again take
up, and Mr.. Twomey moved 10 indef
nitely postpone. II follows closely
Illinois in relation TO regulating war,
houses and elevators, and Mr.. Walsh sal
4 | Il was drawn at the request of small IA
a mers Of the Red River Valley. 1t scel
to do away with abuses Of discriminate
between large and small farmers in gra4
|: ing grain, and differs from the Illino
9 law in making the contract Of elcvato
l general instead Of applying 70 termin
4 points only; provides Tor the establis
( ment of board Of commissioners for d
o ing grades and for bonding elevators. Il
! com ~ ;ssi0nera tn stand between the ia