The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-12-29
=. NEWS OF THE NORTHWEST =.
STATE OFFICERS
ARE PREPARING
VARIOUS STATE OFFICIALS ARE
REPAIRING RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR THEIR DEPARTMENTS

Bismarck, N. D., Dec. 29.-JThe state
capitol presents scene of hustle and
animation these days as the time for
the opening Of the twelfth legislative
session draws near. A large force OF
men under Custodian ID. M. Slattery
Is putting the house and senate cham
bers in order and cleaning UP the en-
tire building The various state Off
Gals are busy preparing the recon-
mendations for their various depart
ments which they expect to bring to
the attention of the solons.
| The state historical society has re-
Gently issued a pamphlet setting forth
the aims and work Of that organiza-
ton, and its needs, and extending a
cordial invitation to the legislators and
their families to visit their museum
| during their stay in the capital city.
The state library commission is pre-
pairing an extra shelf OF reading mat
ter for the use and recreation of the
legislators during the session. The
legislative reference department has
engaged two extra clerks to care for
the increased amount of work in their
department. Letters are pouring in
every day from members of both the
houses asking for information on var
ious topics in which they are interest
| ed
The state insurance commissioner
is preparing some bills setting forth
the recommendations of his depart
ment which he wishes to bring to the
attention of the law makers. One is a
bill to create the Office OF fire marshal
which is done at the request of the
local insurance companies, and this
also has the unqualified endorsement
of the North Dakota firemens assoct-
alton. Another bin provides for the
regulation and control of all fraternal
benefit societies, being the bill recon
mended by the National Association OF
Insurance Commissioners, and en-
ldorsed by the committee from the
National Fraternal Congress- and also
by a committee from the Associated
Fraternities Of America. A bill is also
being prepared for standard provis-
ions to be Incorporated in all accident
and health policies written in tht
state. AT present the different com
panies have different provisions, anC
: the bill being drafted standardize;
these. A fourth bill being drawn vi
to fix the reserve carried by liability
companies for outstanding losses. Al
present these are said to be INSULT
Gent.
The state auditor has been busy tn;
past few days getting out the finan
cial statement for the governor, as il
required by law, estimating the reve
nues of the state as required by law
The school law compilation com
; mission, which will meet in this cit,
commencing today, win prepare it
report and submit the same to tn
governor. This report will embody tn
recommendations of the department
OF public instruction.
The dairy commissioner, the stat
engineer, the commissioner of agricuI
ture and labor are all preparing thei
recommendations Of their various de
partments.
Most OF the state of1cials are 1
the capital city closing up the bust
: ness of their terms, and getting read
! to turn their efforts over to their su,
cessors.
In the main corridor on the secon
floor. deputy commissioner of agri
culture. G. w. WoIbert has been bus
placing the famous pillars Of grail
: which were exhibited at the st. Loui
and Omaha expositions. These ad
considerably to the appearance Of tn
capitol building.
It is reported that the majority c
the legislators will commence to ar
rive at the capital city the latter paI
Of this week and interest win the
change to the election of a speaker c
. the house, foc which position there ar
!, already large number Of candidate
= In the field.