Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-01-26
Thursday, January IL.

The senate did but little business The argu-
ment for the high taxation of dogs to protect
sheep was the theme that received the bulk
Of their attention. Aside from this smoking
was freely INDUCED in by the high lawmakers
and Geneal lobbying was the order Then the
senatorial squabble and the Doodle invcstica-
lions were resumed.
The report OF the compilation committee ap-
pointed by Governor Burke two years ago to
ompile the laws of the state was referred by
joint resolution to the judiciary CO mittees of
both houses. Copies Of the repo Ii also be
sent to the judges Of the distri. supreme
courts of the state.
The following bills were introduced in the
senate.
Providing bounty for butter and cheese,
manufactured within the state, being a sum to
be determined for each pound Of butter in ex-
cess OF 200. and each pound of cheese in excess
of 800.
Creating high school board comprising gov
ernor, superintendent of public instruction and
president OF the university, providing pecuni-
airy aid for high schools receiving pupils with
out tuition.
To amend chapter p. laws of $50. creating
board to supervise steam boiler inspection,
lctinin: duties and compensation.
Fixing minimum time for which convicts
may be committed to the penitentiary to term
of one wear, except in counties having no jail.
Providing that the lieutenant governor shall
receive same compensation as the governor
when acting as governor.
Appropriating for maintenance and improve
nent Of Valley City Norm al school, $4S.32O
Providing garnishmsnJ and regulating pro-
ceedings.
10 amend section chapter Co. laws of 1891.
authorizing county commissioners to expend
81 900 annually for fire guards.
The bills introduced in the house were as fol-
lows
Defining the jurisdiction Of district courts
and powers of the judges.
Mr.. Veeder, to arpiont board of boiler in-
spcctors and define their duties
Mr. Hurley. amending laws. chapter 5O66 Of
the compiled laws, being section l. chapter 25
| OF the laws of 1881 requiring discisions writ
ten sixty days after the case is submitted
Provides penalty.
Mr.. Wishek. eXempting 100 household goods
from taxation in place Of the 5000 personal
property exempt.
YeCen, regulating commercial agencies
| credit companies and mortgage associations;
providing for a tax Of 2 per cent on business
done in the state.
Strnm submitting amendment to the con-
stitution prohibiting lotteries. which was pro-
posed by the second session OF the LEGISLATURE
Wincman, appro",:atipg $4,000 for a
dormitory Mt the State university.
Southland. amending article of the politi-
cal code, protects privileges OF mem pers
Furnishes for brides to members for contempt
and authorizes governors, speakers. etc. to ad-
minister oaths, also members Of committees
Walsh, providing for the issue of normal
school certificates good for five years.
Cochrane, providing for the removal of pub
lie officers for causes assigned in the constitu-
! ton.
Halvorson, the compilat ion committees bill
relating to the office Of public examiner.
Cochrane authorizing certain officers to ad-
minister caths, including county auditors and
their deputies. county commissioners. registers
of deeds, and gil riffs and his deputies, in cases
where they are to act.
Haugen, defining the powers and prescribir:
The duties Of secretary of state.
Hogan. regarding the matter ofregstrations.
to whom made.
Walsh, defining the duties of governor
Southland, amending section 3 OF the civil
code of 1877, as the will of the sovereign pow
ers and how expressed.
Logan repeating the obsolete and contradict
ory chapters of the school laws.
Benedict, appropriating $4,000 to pay the
bounty on the manufacture of potato starch
Wallen, amending section 16, chapter 67
session laws of 1887, reatin: to time of reports
to be made by secretaries eff mutual insurance
companies.