Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-23

boards OF SuCn counties TO open ana
keep open within their respective
counties a public road leading from
such bridge to the most convenient
public road. Each county shall bear
the expense necessary to open and
maintain such roads in good condition
for travel. Such roads shall not be
closed or vacated except by action OF
the county boards of both counties,
all the members thereof unanimously
concurring." Emergency clause.
S. +. 49,. by Marshall-Provides for
the formation OF drainage districts in
overlooked or swampy regions A ma
jority OF the residents in interest may
form drainage district The property
embraced will be taxed to pay for the
expenses OF the drainage and reclama-
ton.
S. F. 151, by Warner-A bill to grant
to persons engaged in transmitting
electric currents for power and other
wise the right OF way in streets and
highways. Company Is liable for all
damages to private property by reason
OF the use of public highways. A
fine of not more that $500 is prescribed
for wilfully interfering with such prop
erty For placing the wires over a
railroad track or telegraph line with
| out first complying with the provisions
OF the law a fine OF not less than $500
is prescribed. Emergency clause.
S. +, 60. by Brown-A bill to cause
| the determination of prairie dogs,
which are declared common nuis-
| ance. After Nov. /. 1903, it is the duty
Of tho land owners to exterminate
them. The road overseer must then
see that all dogs are exterminated.
After notifying the owner he must kill
| the dogs, should the owner neglect the
| matter and may charge SO a day for
his services. The county clerk shall
enter the sum against the property of
the negligent owner.
S. +. 304, by Warner-A bill to pro-
| vide fees for the commissioner of pub
| lie lands and buildings For recording
| contract of sale of school lands the
fee is so cents; for a copy of records,
| 10 cents for each hundred words for
| certificate and seal % cents; for filing
| and recording. 80 cents. and 10 cents
| for each word above hundred Emer-
| gency clause.
| S. f. 5. by Sheldon-A bill to raise
the standard required of medical prac-
| titioners. To practice medicine. OBJ
stretics or surgery there must be
| license from the state board Of health.
To practice medicine or surgery the
| applicant must be graduate OF med
zeal college. Examinations may be re-
| quired by the board. A fee of $25 Is
required. The act takes effect Aug.
l, 1903.
| s. f. 117--A joint resolution asking
congress to oppose Senator Diet
richs land leasing bill.
S. +. 95 by Brown-A bill to broaden
the scope of insurance companies do
ing business in the state. Under the
provisions of the act steam boilers,
crops. fire. life, tornado. machinery,
and surety bonds. Hazards must not
exceed 10 per cent of the capital stock.
S. +. 217 by Anderson-A bill to au-
thorize the appointment of a deputy
treasurer and fix his bond at $4,000 a
year. Emergency clause.
%. Il
thorize the appointment Of private
secretary to the governor Emergency
clause.
| S. F..31, by Pemberton--A bill to au-
thorize j. e. Cobbey to issue the COM
piled statutes Of the state in two vol
umes Passed over the governors
veto
S. F. 90. by O'Neill-A bill concern
ing appointment of insurance auditor.
| s. F. 143, by ONeill-For the ap-
pointment of state surveyor in the
state land office.
:. S. F.. 222, by Harrison-Placing So
called home investment companies un-
der control Of the state banking board.
s. F.. 1O5, by Howell-For the valua-
ton of insurance policies.
S. f. 70, by Loomis-Giving legal
to fix the school levy, except for pay.
ment OF bonded Indebtedness, at not
exceeding % mills in any one year
was agreed to as coming from a con.
. ference committee.
S. r. 1885, by Gifiin-Requiring filing
of an application to establish an irri
CATION reservoir.
II S. f. 27G, by CONFRONTING that all
furniture, carpets and other furnish
. ings OF the state capitol shall be
bought under the supervision of the
board of Dublic lands and buildings.
S. f. 1877, by Hall Of Douglas-Re
ducing the rate OF interest on war
rants issued by the school district OF
Omaha to per cent.
I S. F.. 1903, by Marshall-For the pay
T. ment OF reward to complaining witness
= in prosecutions for illegal sale Of liz
uor out Of the general fund OF the
/ county or city.
n S. f. 3S, by Hall OF Douglas-For d
3 Juvenile court
3 8. f. 1871. by Harrison-For registra
J., ton Of voters at the city clerks Office
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