The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-05-22

Is the taxation Of Independent car
companies, such as the Pullmans and
refrigerator lines which operate ex-
tensively in the state without paving
taxes. Mr.. Holmes discussed this mat
ter at length and made some sugges-
tions looking to the accomplishment
of the desired end
Other Laws Discussed.
The remainder of the afternoon ses-
sion and the larger portion of the
morning session was devoted to the
discussion of the new laws which
We're enacted by the last legislature.
The officials are seeking to develop a
uniform system of work in these Of
fees throughout the state, and while
the discussions relate almost entirely
to the executive duties of the auditors,
it is unreasonable value in dollars
and cents to the tax payers of the
state. There ought to be change in
the law SO that the county commits
sioners could pay the expenses of the
county auditors while they are in at
tendance at these meetings. 1t would
be the best money the county could
spend.
At the morning session the officers
honors were fittingly bestowed A. G.
Lewis. of Cass county, is one of the
ablest officials in the state and is em-
inently qualified by experience and
ability for the duties of the presidency.
j. w. Fabrick is as we'll qualified for
the secretaryship as any man could
he. He has had large experience in
the duties of the office and will make
popular as we'll as able secretary.
P. Davidson, of Trail county, is one OF
the best men possible for the position
Of treasurer. He may not have to
handle large funds, but if he did, their
safety could be guaranteed.
The session of the auditors has been
carried on in business man
ner, and while the work is of little
interest to the general public except
as to its results, the session has been
worth hundreds of thousands to the
counties represented and thousands of
dollars to the state as whole
The constitution was so changed
that the meetings of the association
can be held at other places besides
Fargo and Grand Forks, but Fargo
was made the place OF the next
regular meeting. There will be a
special meeting of the association at
Bismarck in August during the time
the state board of equalization is In
session.
To Get Revenue Licenses.
A committee consisting of Hans An
derson, Grand Forks; Emil S. Eich,
Ramsey and George G. Bope, Kidder,
was appointed to confer with the
states attorneys in reference to divis-
ing some method by which the govern
ment Hceses issued to dealers in in
toxicating liquors could be procured
from the district collector. After Il
conference it was agreed that the
president of the auditors association
should procure stenographer to do
the work, and if possible, make ar
rangements with the collector for per-
mission to take the same from his
records. 1t was thought that the
county commissioners could pay fol
the same.
1t Is only justice to the retiring Of
ficers to say that much of the success
of the present meeting as well as the
splendid results which the assocla-
ton has accomplished in the last year
are due to the interchangeable energy
and work of these men. They have
reliquished the reins of office with
credit to themselves and with profit TO
the association.