Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-12-20
motions. to adjourn with short SPELLS Of
reading between, running the session past
aearly candle lighting" But little progress
was made and motion tu adjourn finally
& ITS House.
The house met at 2 p. m.
Prayer by the chaplain.

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House.
The house met at 2 p. m.
Prayer by the chaplain.
THE BANKING BILL.
The rules were suspended and Mr.. Stevens
state bank bill was passed.
THE sUpENInTENDENTOF OF SCHOOLS,
The bill defining the powers and tile
duties Of the state superintendent Of public
institutions was passed. 8
PLANTING.
The committee on state affairs ren0rted
back the tree planting bill introduced by
Mr.. Ueland with substitute which pro.
vides for a bounty of SO per acre on ali
trees planted after ten years, provided that
this bounty shall not apply to lands held
under the tree culture act, and recommend.
ed that it do pass.
OTHER BILLS REPORTED.
Senate Bill No. 26, relating to the Office
Of supreme court, recommended to pass.
house bill No. IS. relating to noxious weeds,
was reported back with substitute which
was referred to the committee on agricul.
ture. Inc insurance statement bill was re-
ferred, upon motion of Mr.. Stevens, to the
committee on insurance.
WANTS TO DO MORE WORK.
Mr.. COLE moved that commencing with
December 10th, the house should meet at 2
p. m. and remain in session till s p. m. and
at 8 p. m. and remain in session til 9 b. M.
He urged this in order to expedite business
and thought three times the amount of
work could be done if there were two ses-
sions daily. ,t. \,
Mr.. WICKHAM urged that the business
was being cleaned up daily and what is
most needed is more committee work in
order to expedite business.
The motion was tabled upon the motion
of Mr.. Thompson of Cass.
MAPS REQUESTED.
Mr.. WILLIAMS offered memorial re-
questing the congressional delegation to
see that the North Dakota state library is
furnished with the books. mans. etc.
usually furnished states.
SENATE BILLS REFERRED.
No. s8, memorial to congress, to commit
tee on federal relations; No. 80, to revoke
license Of insurance companies in default.
SENATE BILLS PASSED.
Prescribing duties and. salary of the
clerk of the supreme court.
THE BEAVER BILL.
Mr.. THOMPSON moved that considera-
ton of this bill be postponed until next
Wednesday,.
HOUSE BILLS INTRODUCED.
Mr.. HOYT: Relating to assessment, rev.
enne and taxation. This bill was intro
duced in the senate last winter by Mr..
Hughes, and is the result of the investiga-
tions Of tax commission appointed by the
legislature some years agO.l
MT. WALSH: Providing for loaning 100
muskets to the Grand Forks university.
Mr.. WILLIAMS: Repeating the law Of
1887, making allowances to justices of
the supreme court for travelling expenses.
Also: Providing that railroad companies
shall be held responsible for damages done
by fires set by engines, whether originate
ing on or OFF the line of railroad.
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
Repeating the law creating the Office of
the commissioners Of immigration imposing
his duties npon the commission Of agricul-
ture and labor.
Providing for system Of accounts for
the state auditor and state treasurer.
MISCELLANEOUS.
M.H. Rourke was designated by the
speaker as journal clerk.
The deaf school bill was passed at it's
second reading.
How is this for an emergency clause
giving the University of North Dakota 100
stands of arms for use of students:
An emergency existing in that there has
not heretofore been provided any gymna-
velop the parts used in the manly art, and
a further oInQrpQn0v q 1i0h1a fna. ooo,,r Of
any day caused by inclemency in the
weather, to wit: a bowling blizzard, which
will effectually cOnfne every student in
doors and that they may have proper
accoutrements with which to take indoor
exercise and that they may more
perfectly learn how to handle their guns
and keep the same in condition for inn
mediate use, therefore this act shall take
effect Immediately and be in force from
and after its passage and approval.
HOUSE BILLS REFERRED.
No. 81, regulating commercial agencies,
ETC., to the committee on state affairs.
No. 98, allowing electors to vote for
United States senator, to committee on
elections.
No. 94, penalty for willful neglect Of Of
fees, committee on state officers.
No. 95, exemption Of mechanics and la
borers' wages, committee on judiciary.
Nc. 96, counties to fund debts, committee
on counties.
No.92, enabling grain sellers to appeal
from grade, committee on grain grading,
etc. * }i.'.
No. "a, uniform form insurance policies,
committee on insurance.
No; 80, compensation form stock killed
for glanders, to committee on appropria-
ti0ns.
No. 80. woman suffrage, committee on
woman suffrage.
Mo. 81 displaying the flag, committee on
military affairs.
No. 81 right Of dover, committee on judi
IS: ss, licensing attorneys, committee on
judiciary. n
Mrs. Norvelle, Miss Matison and Miss
Yerkiss were appointed clerks, their ap-
pOintment to take effect after the holidays.
Senate.
MONDAY, Dec. 18th.
Convened at 2 p. M. ls.3. 5@s
Prayer by the chaplain. Il, Z i.it.
Mr.. ROBIN son moved that the senate
proceed to consider house bill No. 6-pro-
shibiti0n. N
Mr.SWANsTON moved to lay lthe mo-
ttion on the table. Yeas Is, nays II.