The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-01-23

dations for . year yet From hasty exam-
nation, however, IL would appear neces-
-sary, a. I have already stated, to
ssylums by tie close Of 1856. TkeT T Eussses s
OF the Yankton asylum estimate that $28,-
600 viii ensbas thsm % build the additional
wing contemplated, while $l5, 900 viii be
required for furniture. II an appropriation
for the building be made, I think the furnish
ing can await the action Of the subsequent
legislature. ae it would scarcely be necessary
to have the wing ready for occupancy before
the end OF two years. Tho full amount asked
for By the trustees ts with wing. $685.
846.O5; without wing, $92. 1885,. The
present institution seems to have been man
aged with Judgment and economy. The av-
erage cost OF caring for patients has been
but slightly over 81 % per week per patient
AT Rochester, Mimi, the cost has been 81 A
per week, and at St Peter, Mimi, $3. 81. I
invite the close attention of the Legislature
which arc transmitted herewith.
TERRITORIAL BoARDR
suggest that the law relating y the per
diem OF various officers connected with pub
Ito Institutions be made more explicit It Ia
desirable that the auditing officer should be
f free from E m 81 perplexity regarding the inten-
sponsibility OF interpreting laws Of doubtful
meaning. It is also desirable that tho meet
ings OF the various boards should have some
limit - to number. These meetings, ia some
cases, having been held 90 frequently Us to
suggest the fear that they have been held
unnecessarily, The amount paid to the va
rious boards for per diem and mileage since
the last meeting OF the legislature IL over
TERRITORIAL LIBRARY.
The library now belonging to tho territory
rapidly growing, Q large number of law re-
ports and works Of reference being received
each year. It Is time suitable rooms were
assigned to 1t, and Q librarian appointed who
will arrange and care for the books and aid
persons in securing such works as they wish
such librarian will not be occupied with this
duty, and might be assigned in connection
with other work, but the arrangement and
care OF tho library would be the first object
PUBLIC LANDS WITHIN RAILROAD GRANT.
There ts widespread feeling in the north
ern part OF the territory that the governments
lands lying along the Northern Pacific rail-
road, within what Is known as the railroad
limit, ought to be placed on the market at
the regular government rate of S1.25 per
acre. Such action has been taken by con-
gress In other cases of reserved lands, and
there seems no good reason why it should
not be done In this The government is not
speculator, and railroads are not built to
enhance the public revenue, but to open up
the West to settlement and cultivation. The
legtsiature will be asked to take some action,
BY memorial or otherwise, regarding this
ject to your favorable consideration
.xxAMsAr1oN OF PRIVATE BANKS.
Up to July, 1883, the private banks Of the
territory had to make returns to the United
States collector, and were subject to ex-
animation as often as the officials thought
necessary Since these reports ceased there
has been no way Of determining the stand
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thi. KIND, our own laws making suSaonp no pro- o.
vision therefor. I call the attention of the
legislature to the matter, both In the interest
Of sound and reliable houses of this kind,
who will esteem 1t an advantage to have
their condition known. and in the interest of
the people at large, to whom such knowledge
would prove q protection.
SCHOOL OF MINES.
1t has long been thought that our educa-
tional system should be supplemented by q
school Of mines to be established in the great
mineral regions of the Black Hills The in
dustry which contributes from eight to ten
millions annually to the precious metals of
the country is worthy OF development and
deserves your fostering care and encourage
ment. am not prepared to recommend a
definite plan and any action that may be
taken must for various reasons be initial
merely, but II beginning can be made and
school or department in some existing
grow into magnitude and importance, the
welfare of the whole tsxritory will be en-
HANGED. have been requested also to call
tho attention of the legislature to the advisa-
billty OF providing for . territorial geologist,
1t being deemed important to begin the work
Of geological survey
AMENDING INCORPORATION LAWS
1t has been represented to me by certain
persons OF standing and prominence in the
territory that the general Incorporation laws
OF Dakota do not entirely cover the organiz-
alton Of street railway lines to be run under
the sanction of city governments. 1t is
thought that number OF such companies
may desire to perfect organization soon and
suggest an examination OF this question
the case and which will carefully keep inside
the powers granted by the organic act 1t
may not be improper to add that the ex-
perience Of communities East shows o neces-
slty for prudence in framing laws upon this
subject, and that an abundance of safe
against imposition and extortion will be wise
and timely.
AMENDMENT OF INSURANCE LAwa
The insurance laws of the territory should
be amended Section % of said law requires
deposit ON the part of foreign insurance
companies Of $25, 600 with the territorial
treasurer before any business is transacted
understand that the insurance companies
very generally concluded to abandon the
RETAINED from doing 80 when section 46,
which seems to apply only to boiler and acci-
dent insurance companies and which per-
mits the $25,OOO deposit to be made In u
state where the company was organized. was
interpreted by the auditor to apply to all
companies fire and accident alike. fhis inter.
probation may seem strained, but examina-
tion will show the meaning TO be somewhat
ambiguous. and it is quite probable that q
rigorous adhesion to the provision Of Sec
tion % would have resulted in the
hegira Of companies. and proved ex-
property interests of the territory. One
company acting under the advice of counsel
who thought it would be liable to the pen
alties prescribed, notwithstanding the inter-
probation Of the auditor, retired from the
field and still remains outside, They say
Having endeavored to honestly obey the
law we think we are entitled to protection.
II the law means nothing it should be re-
pealed. 80 that companies disposed to re-
spect the acts Of your legislature will not be
doing business In Dakota" Finding this
state OF affairs existing upon my arrival in
the territory, l did not try to change them,
the interests of the people seeming to point
to continuation Of the Interpretation OF the
auditor. until the legislature assembled. It
.s. VI cVu1se, iMpoItAnt thAG thls con0lGlOn
OF Affairs should not continue longer than
Ia absolutely necessary, and that the law, If
not radically changed, should be amended SO
- to admit of no doubt rs to its meaning
THE CAPITOL BUILDING.
The commission appointed by the last leg
islature notified me on the 18th Of Novem-
Der last that the capitol building provided
for by the act Of the legislature was ready
for occupancy, and in obedience to the re-
quirements Of the law issued q proclama-
the law the commission is required to report
directly to the legislature A few facts and
suggestions, however, may be given here
The commission report the total cost of the
present building, exclusive OF the pay of
architect. the commissioners. etc, to be
saie Of lots $3s. .6oO. The Whole number of Of
lots Belonging to fund was originally l,OO9,