The Washburn leader., 1891-02-14
WASHBURN LEADER.
BY r.. H. COPELAND,
WASHBURN, NORTH DAKOTA
THE LEGIsLATURE.

WASHBURN, NORTH DAKOTA
THE LEGIsLATURE.
Following is synopsis and explanation
OF the bills of general interest that have
been introduced during the second session
of the North Dakota legislature:
Senate bill 116, by Mr. Engle, gives the
commissioners of railroads power. and
makes it imperative upon them to use such
power, to require railroads to use safety
cOuplers on every freight car hereafter
constructed or purchased. The commits.
sioners are to prescribe the kind Of coupler
to be used.
Senate bill III, by Mr.. Engle, ameEds
eS1%ne sssSn S easD5 s ~ 9 Of OF
classes Of benevolent and charitable insti-
tutions.
House bill 1856, by Mr.. Beardsley, appro-
pirates $500 for maintaining the public
offices OF the state from January 1st to
June so, 1891, and $1,000 per year there
after.
Mr.. Erickson's house bill 1856 requires
county treasurers to publish statements on
the lst day of January, April, July and Oc-
June, September and December, as at pres.
ent. First statement under the bill to be
on lst day of October, 1891.
House bill l4O, by Mr.. Christensen, (by
reQuest) relates to the establishment OF
cemeteries. A cemetery to be established
In civil townships whenever.a u majority of
the votes at town meeting demand it;
ship board whenever ten legal voters Of
the township demands it. Allows con-
demnatiOn of land not to exceed two acres.
Lots to be sold, and intermenl thereon
renders lot inalienable. Cemetery to be
non.sectarian.
prehensive measure. ana provides for
leasing the school lands of the state.
House bill 1877, by Mr.. Yegen, is joint
resolution memOrializinR congress to ex-
tend the provisions of the act of July b,
l884,ltO all actual and b0nafide settlers on
the Fort Rice reservation prior to the ap-
prOval of the act.
House bill 1873. by Mr.. Yegen, requires a
county physician to visit any sick or in.
1ured person in his county or in any
county attached thereto tor judicial pur-
poses. when requested to do so, on receiv-
Ing fifteen cents per mile for the round
Senate bill 125, by Mr.. Worst, is a
lengthy bill, amendatory of the school
law of 1890.
amendatory of the school statutes.
House bill 145. by Mr.. Gill, is also bill
on the same subject.
House bill 146, by Mr.. Triplett, requires
the railroads to equip all their engines and
cars with efficient automatic cOnplerS and
brakes.
House bill 147, by Mr.. Williams, repeals
section 2, chapter 88 of laws OF 1890, giving
lien for repairs to threshing machine en-
RineS and SeparatOrs.
House bill l48, by Mr.. Burton (by re-
quest), regulates the practice Of veterinar-
ians. Any one to be eligible for further
practice must have practiced for five years
preceding passage of the act; or any one
with q diploma from legally authorized
veterinary college. The bill provides for
state board of examiners.
House bill 149, by Mr.. Cope, abojlshes
the offices of justice of the peace and con-
stable III counties under township organ
izatiOn.
House bill 1850, by Mr.. Hanson, amends
the law providing punishment for Sab
bath breaking. Instead Of fine of $l. as
under the present law, the bill makes the
fine from SIS to $40.
House bill 161, by MIR. Stron,, provides
that, where vacancy occurs in the once
of county commissioner, the appOintee
shall hold the office for the full term for
House bill l55, by Mr. Walton, repeals
chapter n of the laws of 1890, providing
for boiler inspection.
Senate bilf 127, by Mr.. Haggart, author
ICES special school districts to fund their
indebtedness and to transfer certain funds.
Senate bill l26, by Mr. ,oi MeGSsmck; e Cor 1d OK:
Of 1890. The principal addition to the law
now In force are the provisions requiring
& that within 12O days after approval of the
act railroad companies shall put in, at or
near the junction of their main and branch
lines. scales for weighing grain or other
shall be given shipper by the company,
ana the company shall be responsible for
!, every pound that is lacking when the car
is received at point of destination. This
bill does not apply to ''perishable goods" +"
Senate bill 128, by Mr.. Kinter, provides
for, paying for bridges that cost over $iOO M
Ott Of the general fund, instead of the
county bridge fund, as at present. The
2 county board to make additional tax levy
TO pay for bridges to be built during the
year.
amendment to the constitution. 1t gives
railroad commissioners term of six years,
It also proposes that NO one shall hold the
Office OF state treasurer for more than two
consecutive terms.
House bill 17S, by Mr.. Noltimier, changes
the flask test for Kerosene from 100, as at
present, to 15O degrees Fahrenheit.
1OU60 UIlA w A1AAs 44OAVN9 AO5AAeseoo
aud establishes the fees of clerks of the
district court
ICES civil townships to issue bonds to pro-
cure seed grain for needy farmers.
House bill 1853. by Nj; Dennett (by re-
quest), appropriates 5000 for the year
ending June 50, 1892, and 1000 for the year
following for encouraging and maintain
vides for q Estate board of farmers insti-
tuIes.n Emergency clause.
House bill III, by. Mr.. Gill, allows
threshers sixty days instead Of thirty in
which to file lien on grain threshed by
them.
House bill 1se, by Mr.. bennett. amends
chapter 46 of the laws of 1890. The COM
missioner Of agriculture to send out blanks
for statistical reports to every manufac-
turer and mine owner or operator IN the
state. Such reports are to be kept ecret.
Penalties are prescribed for any one In the
missioner's Office who makes public
any Information as to the business Of any
individual or firm reporting. and also for any
individual or firm that fails to report.
Tha affornaY general may be called upOn