Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-21

ss3. Allowing probate judges clerk, bul
without compensation from the public.
316. Relating to the investigation OF the terrf-
torial veterinarian.
sas Defining the duties OF tho railroad COM
miasioners.
$50. Giving the right-of way for drainage pur-
poses through the grounds of the Sioux Falls
penitentafy.
3G2. Defining the boundaries Of Campbell
county.
1858. Amending the incorporation OF cities
act
s54. Appropriating funds for fuel for the
800. Appropriating s3, 900 for tho expenses OF
the railroad and warehouse commissioners for
the ensuing two years
Main Provisions of the Railroad Bill.
The Farmers alliance bill, alter all that has
been said about il, ia law. Among its leading
points are these: The governor shall appoint
three commissioners one from North Dakota,
one from central Dakota md one from South
Dakota. No person shall be qualified who owns
manner pecuniarily interested in any railroad,
public warehouse or elevator. They shall have
general supervision Of freight and passenger
traffic on said roads, and shall inquire into any
neglect or violation of the laws of the territory
by any railroad company, it's officers, agents
or employees, examine and inspect the condi-
tion Of the roads, etc. The commissioners
and their secretary shall have froe Transports
tion on railroads. It provides for an open mar
lset and equal facilities for shipping; requires
side tracks and other facilities to connect with
tracks from mills or elevators. When unable
to supply all demands it provides for pro rata
distribution. The provision of the Interstate
commerce law as to long md short haul rates
is embodied In tho bill 1t requires reasonable
charges for transportation of property, for haul
ing or storage of freight or for use OF oars, etc.,
prevents pooling; requires proper facilities for
handling freight, and for the accommodations
passengers at intersecting points. interchange
of cars, etc., but no buildings shall be required
II there be no village having 100 inhabitants
and q postof,ice within one milo of the crossing.
Consignees are entitled to have twenty four
hours free of expense for unloading cars. The
bill requires schedules showing the classifica-
tion, rates. fares and charges for the transporta-
tion OF passengers and property OF all kinds and
classes and joint schedules of fares, etc.;
prohibits changes in the classification of rates,
fares or charges except on proper notice 1t Is
TIE duty of any railroad commissioner to ascer--
tain whether provisions of the law are violated
and to visit oach line of road often as practica
bic. Any person, corporation or municipal cor
poration may make complaint. Suit can not be
dismissed excepting on consent of the attorney
general or commissioner Tho attorney general
shall be exofiicio attorney for said commission.
He may call upon any district attorney to as-
sist. Severe penalties are provided for viola
tion of the law and ample provision is made for
enforcing it Statistical reports are required as
to every branch of business. as to lands, etc.
Rosy View of The Future
A Pierre special of the 18th draws this prom
Using picture of the immediate future of South
reservation will be opened and 100000 acres
OF the finest land In the golden northwest will
shortly toem with life and action. Cities will
spring rapidly into existence, the great Missouri
river will be brdged, and three or four lines of
railway will push on and across the land Of
plenty into the Slack Hills and beyond to the
Pacific. Thousands and tens of thousands Of
homesteaders attracted by the quadruple adj
mission of four new states and the opening of
the biggest tract of undeveloped land 10 the
nation will swarm into Pierre and scatter to the
west, northwest and southwest and from this
point will radiato one Of the grandest scenes OF
life and rapid developement ever witnessed in
this great of surprises in the construction of
cities and huildinG of hapnY farm hnmea