The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-02-01
Both Branches in Joint ses-
Session Paid Tribute to
Late Senator
new PRIMARY ELECTION BILL
W|TH REGISTRATION PLAN
Effort Being Made to Prevent Mem.
bers of Political Parties From Vot.
ing For Candidates in Other Par.
ties-Congressional Districts.
III. d. PAULsoN.,

III. d. PAULsON.)
Bismarck, N. D., Feb. Both
branches Of the legislature are getz
ting down to real work. Many Of "
important bills are we'll under way
in committee and the passage of
measures will soon become a part of
the daily routine.
Memorial services for the late Mar
tin N. Johnson, United States senator
from North Dakota, we're held this
afternoon by the legislative assem-
bly,. A Joint assembly in the cham
Der Of the house with an address by
Justice Burleigh F. Spalding of the
supreme court, was the form taken
on In carrying out the service Of
memorium.
In his address to the assembly,
Justice Spalding recited at length the
work of the eminent statesman
whose death little over a year ago
caused such a distinct shock to the
people of the state. The speakers
intimate acquaintance with Mr.. john
son placed him in splendid position to
deliver an address fit for an occasion
of this nature.
Want Too Much.
Evidence of the amount of work
that will have to be done by the ap-
propriations committees of both
houses is readily obtainable in a re-
sume Of the number of appropriation
bills that have been introduced al
ready. There still remains ten more
dove S~ x,,hf 90
may be presented to the assembly,
will be commenced. ,,-...
In the senate appropriation bills
for a total Of approximately $780,
600 have been introduced and in view
Of the fact that the states revenue
for the biennial period. which can be
appropriated by the assembly,
amounts to only $1,400,000, the task
is readily realized. There is a gen.
eral sentiment prevalent that all of
the $1.400,000 taxes will not be COL
lectable and in consequence Of that
fact, still further pruning may be
necessary.
The passage Of the two house bills
providing for increased cost Of main
tatnance for patients at the asylum
for the insane and at the state in
stitute for feeble minded, will mean
that about $1S0,000 will be raised in
that manner during the biennial Pc
riod, thus relieving the assembly Of
a portion of the appropriation bills
that have been introduced for these
two institutions.
Game Law Bill Ready.
Among the bills that may be intro
duced this afternoon is the one in
which the amendments to the state
game and fish commission bill will be
proposed. 1t was expected that this
proposed measure would gain it's
start in the senate
Quite a number of prominent men,
bers Of the assembly have held con-
ferences over the proposed changes
in the law and the agreement they
have reached is substantially the
same as that recently published. The
amendments provide for more limited
powers for the board. the reduction
Of the membership, employment of
fewer deputies, etc.
No united opposition to the passage
Of the measure is anticipated, al
though the joint fish and game board
Investigating committee may make
certain recommendations pertaining
to proposed legislation in its report,
which report is now due to be- re-
ceivcd on or before the fortieth day
of the session.
Is 1t q Forerunner?
The very sudden end that was
meted out to the salary increase bill
under which 1t was proposed to give
Judges Of the district court may be
forerunner Of the fate that will be
met by similar bills bearing upon the
offices Of Judges Of the probate court,
register Of deeds, county auditors and
certain deputy officials.
While there has been no marked
opposition to any of these measures
up to the present time 1t is generally
understood about the capitol that
there is more or less sentiment
against them. Two years ago the as
sembly voted against certain in
creases for county officers.
Would Require Notice.
Under the provisions Of the Car
diner bill introduced in the house
this week, known as house bill No.
253, holders of liens or reservation Of
title in grain will be compelled to
notify certain elevators of such fact.
It provides that holders Of such grain
raised hereafter in the state shall ON
or before the first Of September Of
each year in which such grain is
grown give notice to all elevators In
adjoining counties within q radius Of
twenty-five miles from the land upon
which the grain is raised. OF the ex-
istience Of such claim or reservation
Of title. This notice is to be given
By registered mail addressed to each