The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-01-06
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The Legislature VIII Uphold the North
Dakota Delegation at 6shington ID
The Efforts to Head Oh mission Of
Canadian Wheat. II

Of Representative Davis in irs 3 scing
d concurrent resolution against ad-
mission of Canadian wheat for TIN 2 M
lers, seems to have been popuiarS 81
it passed by a unanimous vote in
house and will undoubtedly meet wh ],
the same success in the senate, when it
reaches there. The protest Of the dele
CATION in congress from this state against
the admission of this grain at other than
tariff rates should be upheld in every.
way possible.
There is quite a little agitation as
to The necessity of some changes iii the
present drainage law.
Ii is hoped that the various bills pro-
posed to assist the cities of this state in
making municipal improvements will all
be ready to be presented as soon after
the senatorial election is over as pos
sible These measures should have very
careful consideration, and are very
important to the growth Of the cities
and towns OF the state at the same
time they should be fair to the taxpay
ers, ss
III is reported that when the certifi-
cate for new senator is made out that
Major BUTTS name will appear ON 1T,
and that he will be the last person to
sign the same. After the lieutenant gov
erflor and the speaker have affixed their
names to the document, there will be
found this memorandum: 20. T.,
Charles w. Buttz. member Fourteenth
District.
Mrs Z. B Hanna, the Misses Hag-
gart, Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Haggart and
4 Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Cole are among
those who came up from Fargo to att
tend the inaugural ball. 1t is reported
that Mr.. Cole tried to hide his dress
suit SO that he would not have to put
on his glad duds, but the garments were
discovered and he will be one of the
most distinguished looking guests on the
floor tonight. 5..
On every hand is heard words of re-
gret over the departure of Governor
and Mrs White. They have made many
friends during the four years they have
occupied the executive mansion is
There is no harder working member
in the house than Representative Davis
Of Ramsey County. as he is. always at
ii, early and late. y.
Representative Hardt of Logan Coun-
ty has very fine ranch at his home,
and ii is said TO be one of the best duck
shooting spots in the entire state. Mr..
Hardt's father was an officer IN the Ger
man army, and came to this country and
offered his services to the government
during the rebellion, serving with dis
tinction. Afterwards he went back to
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wife, to- make this country his home.
Mr.. Hardt was born on the ocean while
his parents were on their way here He
is very courteous gentleman, and
sometime when ycti see him in the lobby
ask him to give you the German military
salute. 1t will not quite take your
breath away.
Ali of the third house members are
anxious to have Governor Axvig re-
4 turn again. There are many things
which they wish to consult with him
about as soon as the senatorial election
4 is out Of the way. 1t is even said that
some of the members of the other houses
are already framing up some bills to
carry out the recommendations made by
him irlf his message delivered in the
lobby of THE Northwest Hotel
One Of the busiest men here is Ed
Patterson, and he is doing his utmost
Ia care for all the people who want
atlartcrs ait the Northwest.
The plan to ship the North Dakota
4 exhibit ait st. Louis to Portland was
opposed by Representative Stevens of
y the house till the commission had made
a report on the St. Louis Exposition.
IA house resolution made places for