Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-01-26
MO1ltfOU, JNlluUyu IS,

One hundred and forty-une bills have been
introduced thus far. Among the most import
ant of these may be classed the one taking
away a in crest from the state treasurer on
state mn"eEs, and requiring him to make semi
annual instead of annual reports: he one dctin-
ing the duties Of governor and other state Of
fcers; and the one holding railroad companies
| responsible for damage from damminC water
by ro'dbed, etc. The new elevator bill intro
duced provides for arbitration when the par-
ties interested cannot agree as to location.
1t is believed that the senate will defeat the
new divorce law requiring persons TO reside in
the state one year before obtaining residence.
The new bill referring to railroad commits
sioners abolishes the board and provides for
one commissioner only. NJ. J. Edgerley, secre-
tary OF the last board, has been appointed to
that position under the new commissioners.
The people in the northern part of the state
have sent down a bill to compel the Great
Northern road to run at least one train each
day over its main lines
The railroad commissioners have had many
complaints in this direction but have been I'M
able to remedy the matter. The bill will prob
ably pass. The bill relating to the storage of
grain compels elevators to ship out wheat in
stead of holding it for additional charges, as is
now claimed to be the case.
The memorial to congress urging the passage
| of the anti-option bill has received much more
attention. by the takers at least, than has the
SUBJECT of electing United States senator
The measure has not passed either house, but
will be taken up by the latter body next Fri
day.
In the senate the following bills were intro
duccd:
Committee on state affairs, making the legal
rate of interest per cent, and contracts for
more than 10 per cent usury.
Gregory. providing for the appointment Of
women notary publics.
Surley. prohibiting Municipalities from selling
wa ter~ orks without vote of the people.
Lamb, reducing the Salary of railroad commits
| sioners to 800, the object being to practically
abolish the Office. which is regarded Ct no value
| to the state under decisions denying judicial
| powers.
Cashel, fixing the age of consent at sixteen
| years.
Mccormack. annual appropriation Of $4,000
| for n state fair.
| Worst creating the Office of commissioner of
| SCHOOL and AGRICULTURAL lands. at Il salary of
$4,000 with $1,000 for expenses and clerk
hire.
The following bills were introduced in the
| house:
Hotlgson. reducing exemption from judgment
from 81 800 to 81 .0GO
Walsh, providing that fines and foreeitnr:3
"oi,!es shnl' az into geueral fund.
McCauna'S bill prohibiting employ ment Of
aliens and nom residents as clerks or deputies
in public offices passed.
Newnam's Bill defining juris,listion and pow
crs of district judges was passed.
Gov. Ordway addressed the house for prob
ably thirty minutes, rcciting the oft told tale
as to his connection with North Dakota affairs
explanation and denial of charges, history Of ad-
mission and his connection Herewith, pledges
| made by him as to senatori election three
years ago, etc. He did not mention his own
| candidacy but declared his intention to re-
main in Dakota He still hopes Casey may be
defeated, but is taking no part.
The Mchaels vs.. lIavrevold contest based on
the Indian vote was sent to the committee on
elections. Informalities were waved and the
| case considered on its merits. Five republic
cans and two democrats voted to sustain
Havrevold and two voted in favor of Michaels.