The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-03-01

Legislature
WILL BE BUSY
Great Rush Of Bills During the
j Closing Days
The Steering Committee Has q
Gigantic Task

That the appointment of steering
committee in both houses early in the
week will clean up considerable legis-
iation is earnestly hoped for by a ma
jority Of the solons. Thre are scores
Of measures that will either have to be
brought before the legislature or
killed OF by the steering committee,
and it is very likely that many viii be
sent to the burying ground.
ts White Anti-pass Bill.
One of the most important measures
to come up for final settlement before
the closing hours Of the session arrive
is the White anti-pass bill which has
already passed the house. While there
| Is a strong sentiment in the upper
branch of the legislature against the
giving of free transportation by the
railroad companies, there is posi-
bility that the White bill may be de-
feated.
Congressional Districts.
Senator Talcott's bill dividing the
state into two congressional districts
is another interesting measure to be
/ disposed of during the wind-up. 1t
is expected that the legislature will not
/ attempt to make any districts at this
time owing to the fact that federal
census will be taken in 1910. when
| North Dakota will be entitled. TO three
congressman.
i There is considerable CONSERVATION
felt by certain members of the house
over the fate of several appropriation
bills that have been recommended by
that body.
PIoyhar's Bad Break.
The attempt of Representative
Ployhar to discredit Senator Ramsett
Of Barnes county in the matter of ap-
preparation for the Valley City normal
school has become the subject of much
unfavorable comment. AS a result of
Ployhar's open insult TO the senator
from Barnes, the Valley City school Is
liable to lose several thousands Of dol
lars. 1t is reported upon good author
ity that the senate will not tolerate
such triclery and Mr.. Ployhar will be
obliged to tell his constituents how he
lost out In his effort to succeed SEN
ator Ramsett in the senate two years
. from now.
Board Of Control.
Representative Atwood's bill Great
ing a state board of control for the
penal and charitable institutions OF
the state is meeting with favor in the
! senate and will undoubtedly pass that
{ body It has already gone through
the house. With the enactment Of
this bill, Governor Burke will be given
the opportunity OF placing three OF his
friends and supporters in good berths
Il Fight White Plague.
One OF the most meritorius bills thus
far passed is that creating the tuber-
!, culosis sanitarium and the appoint-
ment of board of managers. While
but $4,000 has been appropriated al
this session, still 1t, is considered an
excellent start, for site may be
purchased and at the next session the
l,question OF providing for sufficient
funds with which to erect the sani-
tarium will be considered and acted
upon.
For Terminal Elevators.
Senator Duis bill amending the
state constitution so that the state OF
North Dakota may lease, purchase and
operate terminal grain elevators II
Minnesota and wisconsin is making 9
big hit with the farmer represeuta.
tives in both houses,
Pen Investigation.
The committee of the legislature or
the investigation of the alleged mis-
management OF the state penitentiary
will make their final report some tirnt
this week. While nothing has beer
given out relative to the findings o.
the COMMITTEES. IL is rumored that tho
q report will not be OF serious nature
Capital Gossip.
Senator kennedy entertained his twt
youngest sons during the last days
! OF the week, just closed.
Captain Main OF Cando In rejoicing
over the passage Of the bill establish
ing a fish hatchery at Fish Lake
1 Roiette county. Mr.. Main has labor,
] ed industriously for this bill and &
entitled TO great credit for it's pas,
sage In the house. There Isl little
7 question but what 1t will go through
!. the senate.
81 Mrs. w. y. Price of Fargo Is here X
spend the closing days OF the session
with her husband Representative
Price.
Professor Bolleys OF the Agriculture
college is one of the busiest men about
the hotel and capitol lobbies. He Il
4 deeply interested In the Cashel pur'
seed bill which he wrote. While ther'
Is strong opposition to the measure OF
the part Of the wholesale seed men, i
is expected that the bin win pass.
Sherif9 Henry Boyle Of Cass count,
has been one OF the sherifss of thl
stare who has been looking after hi
interests before the legislature Tn
sherifks are opposed to measures civ
ling conatabIes certain powers.
snator Talcott's family nas arrives
N iii tho capital city to Winners the fana
4 wind-up vs the Eleventh assembly.
That there will be but llttls chang
nade rs the law makcrs III rsgard I,
ths drusEists permit Law seems 10 b
well acknowledged fact at the pres
ent time. The McCrea BILL whicl
takes the granting of permits from
the county to the district judges am
reduces the percentage Of signcr
necessary to secure permit, will Il
all probability pass the legislature
The druggists and the prohibitlonist
favor the bill Ia preference to tn
McArthur bin which has alread.
passed the senate.