Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-02-10
tional amendments passed by the fifth
legislative assembly.

tional amendments passed by the fifth
legislative assembly.
THE FIDELITY BOND BILL PASSED.
1t was moved that the vote by which
House Bill No. % was lost be rccopsid-
cred. The motion prevailed.
Mr.. Laughlin then moved that the bill
be made special order for Wednesday,
Feb. Is. The motion prevailed.
Mr.. Stevens moved that the motion by
which House Bill No. % was made
special order for Wednesday be recon-
sidered, and the motion prevailed.
Mr.. Laughlin then moved to amend
the bill so that county treasurers re-
ceiying more than S1,8O0 per annum pay
the expense of their own bonds.
The amendment was adopted. The
rules were then suspended and the bill
passed as amended, 81 to 4, and Mr..
Laughlin made the final motion to lay
reconsideration on the table, which car
ried.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
House Bill No. 135, by Mr.. Gulack.
Provides that counties may dispose of
lands acquired at tax sales at public or
private sales as county commissioners
may direct.
House Bill No. 1876, by MIR. Towle. Re
qulres all owners or occupants of lands
in the state to fill or cover all wells
thereon.
House Bill No. 1877, by Mr.. Herbrand-
son. Provides that all regular trains
shall stop at least three minutes in coun-
ty seat towns that have population of
1900 or more.
House Bill No. 1873. by Mr.. Erickson.
Defines liabilities of railroad companies
in relation to damages sustained by en-
ployes.
House Bill No. 139, by Mr.. Wolbert.
Provides for powers and duties of boards
of education in independent or special
school districts.
House Bill No. 14O, by Mr.. Wolbert.
Provides for the prevention of adultera
ticn of or deception in the manufacture
of faxseed or linseed oil.
House Bill No. 141, by Mr.. Hare.
Makes the compensation of janitors and
doorkeepers of the house and senate at
81 day, to apply to the employees of the
present assembly.
House Bill No. 142, by Mr.. Ovind.
Makes salary of state railroad ommis-
sioners 81 900 per annum and salary of
secretary $500 per annum. Office to be
at seat of government with appropria-
ton of $500 for Office furniture, books,
maps and stationery.
House Bill No. 143, by Mr.. Lee.
Amends the law with relation to the ad-
mission of pupils from one district to
another.
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
House Bill No. so, relating to who
may be made defendants in actions to
quiet title to real property.
House Bill No. so, providing for the
punishment of trespassers on railway
trains. Anti-tramp bill.
House Bill No. SO, relating to the re-
moval of county seats.
House Bill No. II, relating to interest
and usury, reducing maximum interest
to ten per cent,
MIR. Bacon spoke at some length in
opposition to the usury bill.
He said he was heavy borrower and
he spoke as borrower. "Any man."
said he "who pays his debts can get
money--can get money cheap. When a
poor man is obliged to have $40 or $40
and lives 19 or 20 miles in the country
it is not strange that he is asked to pay
a greater rate of interest. Should it be
necessary to take the security it would
cost considerable to collect. Government
three per cent bonds sell at a premium
because the security is unquestionable
10 my mind money lenders are not look
ing for loans of $40 and 500. It's the
borrower, who wants the accommodation
Now, if you pass this bill you will have
committed an act that will only serve to
cripple this class of people. hope the
bill will not pass"
GENERAL ORDERS.
Mr.. Mclaughlin moved to refer House
Bill No. 8 to the committee on agricul-
ture. The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 66, providing for mort
gaging estates of deceased persons was
read and passed.
Mr.. Stevens made the motion to pre-
vent reconsideration, which carried.
Senate Bill No. %, providing for judg-
ment of dissolution in action against cor
porations was recommended to pass.
Senate Bill No. At, relating to notes of
issue was recommended to pass.
Senate Bill No. 81, relating to revenue
and taxation and providing for the re-
demption of property was favorably re:
ported.
Senate Bill No. 81, relating to costs in
appeal in some cases was recommended
to pass.
Senate Bill No. IS, providing for the
appointment of guardian ad litem was
favorabiy reported.
Joint resolution No. 73 was referred to
the committee on printing.
The committee of the whole arose and
upon motion the report of the committee
was adopted.
The house adjourned to meet today at
2 o'clock.
The Senate.
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