Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-03-12


unless one Is incompetent mentally to
perform such an act. Approved, Feb. Is.
By Mr.. Clark-senate bill No. III: To
legalize the acts of notariss pu blic in the
state, in and after February 26, 1890.
Approved, Feb. II.
BY Judiciary Committes-Senate bill
No. 1873: Consenting to the purchase Of
land by the United States for government
building purposes, Approved, Feb. IS.
By Mr.. Peacock House bill No. 80:
A memorial asking the secretary of war
that four companies OF the army be
stationed at Fort Randall. S. d. Ap-
proved. Jan. 80.
BY Mr.. Kelley--House bill No. 80:
Limiting the number Of jurors from
eighteen to twelve In justice panel, and
the jury from twelve to six in said court.
Being sections 6OS6 and 6O97, and re-
pealing section 6O9s. Approved. Feb. IL.
By Mr.. Preston--Senate bill No. 4S:
To provide for the election of electors Of
president and vice-president Of the United
States. Approved. Feb. II.
Bv Mr.. Melville-Senate bin No. SO:
Relating to city, town and school orders
and warrants that are offered in payment
of taxes. Approved, Feb. IS.
By Judiciary COMMITTEE Senate bill
No. l2S: Ceding jurisdiction to the
United States over any site for erection
and maintenance OF governmsnt build
ings. Approved, Feb Is.
BY Mr.. Scott--Ssnate bill No. Co.:
Joint resolution memorializing congress
to enact a law making the coinage of
silver free and unlimited: and also law
making all money fall legal tender for
ali debts, public and private. Endorsed,
Feb. 3.
BY Mr Potter-Senate bill No. 2:
Requesting our representatives in con-
gress to use their influence to extend and
enlarge the quarters at Fort Meade,
s. D., and TO increase the number Of
troops.
By Mr. Hindman-- Senate bill No. 3S:
Joint memorial to congress with reference
to seed grain and feed for animals.
BY Mr.. Rowe--House bill No. 80: To
prevent the disposal of firearms and
ammunition to Indians.and half breeds in
this state. Approved, Jan. "a.
By Mr.. Sheafe- Senate bill No. 10: A
joint resolution to appoint q JOINT CON-
mittee on printing.
| BY Mr.. Baunister-House bill No. "a
Repeats chapter 81 of 1890 session laws
viz: An act, authorizing and empower.
ing org .nzed couuties to issue warrants
to pay deficiencies due for building cour
houses and jails. Approved, Feb. IL.
BY Mr.. Major--Senate bill No. 7S
Amending section 1i30 OF complied laws
10y fixing printers fees at rs cents pei
tsqnare for nfst Insertion, and 80 cent
fer each subsequent insertion and II
Goats per line for fraction OF square
provided that no fraction shall approx
mate more than price of whole square
Approved, Feb. 0.
By Mr. French--Senate bill No. ~
Ten successive years residence on land
under claim, and color Of title made IL
e Oh faith by any person who has paid
all taxes assessed during that time, shall
be held aud adjudged the legal owner Of
said land or tene ents. Does not extend
to school or other public lands. Approved
Feb. 8.
! BY Mr.. Potter-Senate bill No. 16
Relating to the appointment of deputy
states attorney. Such attorney may
appoint deputy, provided the services
performed and the expenses incurred by
said deputy are paid by states attorney
Approved, Feb. IL.
BY Mr.. Kelly House bill No. 80:
Amending section %, sub-chapter ol
chaptgy ll2 of territorial session laws OF
1883. Allows oversesr Of highways 81
per day for everv day necessarily en-
plosed as such. Approved. Feb. IA.
BY Mr.. Carrier r-Senats bill No. IS:
Amend compiled laws. Provides that
taxes shall become delinquent on the
hrst Monday Of February Of the year
following the assessment Of such taxes,
and draw interest at IL per cent per annum
until paid; emergency clause. Approved
Jan. 80.
By Mr.. Byrne-Senate bill No. SO:
Defining adultery. aud providing punish
ment. Approved. Feb. 4.
By Mr.. Sheafe-Senate bill No. 81: To
preserve the purity Of the ballot, and
to punish crimes against the elective
| franchise.
! BY Mr.. Warner-Senate bill No. Is
To define what property shall be exempt
from taxation. Fixes $40 as the amount
exempt.
BY Mr.. Clark Senate bill No. Al: To
regulate the keeping Of stock in morgan
lied counties and In c,unties that may
hStoahtct bc oiSanA1cu III tuAo SSatS.
By Mr.. Cofy-Sensts bill No. SO: Tc
provide for system of accounts for state
auditor aud state treasurer.
BY Mr.. McFarlane-Senate bill No. SO
Joint memorial, with reference to open-
ing of Sisseton and wahpeton ressrv
| atoms.
By Mr.. French Senate bill No. 80
Fixing bonds Of state officers.
Ry Mr.. Cory--Senate bill No. 100
Refunding ss2.5oO Al percent bond'
issued for insane hospital at Yankton
with bonds bearing less than per cent.
BY Mr.. French-Senate bill No. III
To amend section 53s OF compiled laws
relating to trustees and direstors o
religious, educational and benevolen
societies.
BY Mr.. Major-Senate bill No. lls, 4
memorial TO congress, asking an amend
! vnnpt 10 tha nopctitukian ~ Sha Tn,ta.