Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-02-17
indebtedness of cities.

Indebtedness of cities.
Senate Bill 107, providing for tn
inspection and analysis of liquors us
ed in the state, was passed. Senate
Leutz asked II the bill included self
ger water, and when informed that /
did, said he was grateful that waite
at least was spared to the people o
the state. Senator Purcell wanted t.
know If an individual could ship llQ
uor to himself without rendering i
subject to seizure and inspection
Senator Kennedy explained severa
provisions Of the bill which he sail
was drawn by Prot. Ladd
Senate Bill 81, requiring foreign
corporations to maintain an Office in
the state went back to the commit
tee on state affairs. Senator Duis
thought the bill would work a hard
ship on many corporations that did
some business in the state, but could
not afford to maintain an ONCE here.
Senator Pierce said the bill would
require foreign money loaning cor
porations to maintain an Office in the
state. Senator Simpson said the bill
was in accordance with the constitu-
tional provision. There was another
defense of that sacred document by
Senators Simpson and Purcell before
the bill went back.
House Bills Passed.
The following house bills were pass
ed.
House. Bill A, term Of Office of su-
preme court judges, ten years.
House Bill 46, liens on real e.
tate.
Senator Purcell presided during the
latter part of the session and created
a ripple of laughter when he brought
down the gavel and announced that
the senate would now convene under
Democratic auspices.
Senate Bill $50, giving the rail-
road commissioners power to fix tele-
phone rates, came up on a majority
and minority report. The majority
favored the indefinite postponement
If the bill. The minority, consisting
If Senators Crane and Macdonald.
recommended the bill for passage. On
he objection Of Senator Macarthur the
consideration Of the reports went
over one day.
Senate Bills Introduced.
Senate Bill 275, Talcott-Firearms
found on persons arrested and con-
victed for felony forfeit to the state.
Senate Bill 276, Kofrel-Creating
legislative drafting bureau in connec-
lion with state legislative reference
library.
Senate Bill 277, Crane-Distribu-
ton of insurance statements. Appor.
toned one to each legal newspaper OIL
each judicial district until each shall
have had one and the method OF dis.
tribution to be continued. ~:1
Senate Bill 27s. Purcell-taking OIL
testimony of witness when prelimi
nary examination is waived. = |
Senate Bill 279, Purcell-Repeal OIL
section PATS Of the code relating to
The partial payment of taxes.
Senate Bill $50. Purcell-section
1914 OF the codes relating to, duties
of county treasurer repealed, 4
Senate Bill 2S1,-Repeal Of chapter
lSo Of the session laws Of. 1907 re-
ating to the indeterminate senten-
:ence. .... ...a,..,.;5g@'
Senate Bill 2s2, Purcell-Three dol.
ars an acre for tree bounty. z><'
Senate Bill 2S3, Observation-Disclosures
If rape imprisonment of NOT less than
'ne nor more than twenty years.
Senate Bill 2S4, Stevens Sworn
statement by company to be filed with
he secretary Of state before any min
ng stock shall be sold or offered sorl
'ale. -, ..,tsI '.t.e q KIT ssss.5: n
Senate Bill 2s5, Stevens Jurisdic.I
ion of city Justice Of the peace. .$,sl
Senate Bill 2s6. Steele OF stutsmani
Officers who may execute corpora
ion instruments. 4:
Senate Bill 2s7, Duis-Game .laWl
amendment to prohibit spring shoot
ng. 49, s.sss:: g. ~ =. Al ( n.
Senate Bill 28s, Ramsett-Propertyl
xempt from taxation. 5y@} Pit
Senate Bill 2ss. Walton Practice
q county courts. l. e
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