The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-25
GOOD DISPLAY
FOR PORTLAND
NORTH DAKOTA WILL RAISE
FUNDS BY SUBSCRIPTION.
State Capitol Commission About to Or
. ganize and Begin the Work Of Re-
neutrality-suspicious. for the Cen
sus-Galne Wardens and Other Off
GERS Yet to Be Appointed.

Special to The Journal.
Bismarck, N. D., March 25.-Notwithstanding
that the legislature made no appropriation for
the Portland fair, North Dakotu will be rep
resented with good display. Warren N. Steele
Of kolla has consented to act as manager, and
it is expected to raise several thousand dollars
hibit used at st. Louis is already being packed,
and Colonel Bosch. director Of exhibits at Port
land has granted the state one of the best
spaces in the agricultural building, being an
end wall space 30x1OO feet. This will permit
of the erection of the states st. Louis booth
and also give room. for the Roosevelt cabin,
which was one Of the greatest drawing cards at
Another, striking exhibit that will be made
at the fair is of the pottery burned from clay
procured at Dickinson. This has been burned
vases, jardinieres, tableware and other useful
and ornamental articles. -.
Capitol to Be Rebuilt.
The state capitol commissioners, William
Bulge. Of Grand Forks D. J: Laxdal of Cava-
ganize the latter part Of the month and prepare
for the work they have in hand, which is the
entire rebuilding Of the old capitol and the
erection Of a suitable residence for the gov
ernor. The work Of completing the capitol will
probably require several years.
Plans for the governors residence have al
ready been submitted, calling for three-story
brick structure of ample size and convenience.
It. will be erected upon lots owned by the state
and not far from the capitol The entire state
reservation for the capitol will be enclosed,
parked and planted with trees to make a per-
manent and fitting surrounding for the admin
istration buildings Of the state.
The state board of university and school lands
will meet. the latter part OF the MONTH and
it is likely that D. J. Laxdal, land commits
sioner, will tender his resignation to qualify
capitol commissioner. In this event, 1t Is
understood that o. I. Hegge of Benson county
will be appointed land commissioner.
Governor Sarles has appointed II. M. Wheeler
of Grand Forks delegate to the meeting of the
council education of the American Medical
association. which meets at Chicago on April 70:
A meeting Of the state supreme court VIII
begin at Fargo Tuesday. At the recent
session of the legislature constitutional amend
ment was proposed, increasing the number OF
judges to five without regard to population
If this amendment passes the tenth legislative e
assembly and is ratified by vote of the people
in 1908, the state may have two additional
judges Of the supreme court.
80 Plums Yet on Tree.
Under the law passed in Wisconsin, providing
for board of grain inspection at Superior,
North Dakota is permitted to recommend some
competent person skilled in judging and grading
grains as a member Of the commission. The
ton to that provided for by the Wisconsin
authorities. Altho great many recommendations
have been filed for this place, no appointment
has yet been made.
the governor to succeed O. A. Hale of Grand
Forks and II. G. stenshoel of Valley CITY
whose terms expire the first Tuesday In April
In the northern district it is understood that
F. W schlechter, Of Wells county is to be BE- ap,
pointed to succeed Clarence Hale. In the south
ern district c.. A. Patterson has been an active
candidate, but there is opposition: IN his OWE
county Of Emmons. The game laws remain
unchanged, except that special provision was
made for. the protection of beaver which ex
pired in 1905 under the present law, but which
| has been continued until 1920.
i Secretary Of State Porter Is Issuing blanks
| for the census to be taken by assessors thl'
year. Under the laws the assessors are re
tSmired to take the census but IN .athes even
| they fail, to do So other enumerators may 81
appointed. Cities and counties Of the state which
| are anxious to make a proper showing VII
| probably dsee that active enumerators are ap
pointed who will make thoro canvass. Tn
returns are to be filed in July and must b.
| tabulated by the secretary of state for repor
to the legislative assembly. 1t is likely tina
upon these returns some changes will be mad
by the next legislative assembly in Legislative
appor tionment.