The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-01-26


has created a good deal Of interest and
there are many through the state In
terested in its provisions. The physi-
clans Of the state want all practtioo-
srs. whether of medicine, osteopathy.
Christian Science, or other methods,
put under the same regulations. Il
they are to practice the general Art
Of healing. They want all healers
subjected to the same examination and
government II they are to have the
Right 70 the general practice Of med.
Gins. The osteopAthSI and Other
Kindred healers object TO- the regula-
tons sought to be imposed. claiming
they would prevent the practice Of
their profession. The matter prom.
tses to be an interesting subject for
legislative discussion.
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So far there have been some ESQ
bills presented in both houses, cover
ing every conceivable branch Of legis'
lative activity. No legislature in a
great many years has been as prolific
VI ULllo. LNClJ uCpoA IAhSI1 VI ~
search has been entered into for the
introduction of measures.
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The railroad commission bill has
been issued and provides for largely
extended powers of the railroad COM
mission. 1t also provides additional
funds for the carrying on of the ao'
tivities of the commission. There has
not been much legislation affecting the
trafic in liquors yet except a bill pro-
viding for the inspection Of liquors in.
troduced into the state. This bill was
defeated two years ago. but seems to
stand good chance 81 passage this
year.
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Old friends through the state will
regret to learn of the serious illness
Or n. H. Jewell, who for twenty-six
years has been legislative printer for
the state He was taken i'll with 4
! general nervous and physical break
down on the day after election
and has been incapacitated for work
since and for the past few days has
been In serious condition. Jewell
is one Of the oldest and best known
Of tho newspaper men of the state. He
came to Dakota in 1878 and has run
the Bismarck Tribune since that time,
buying it from the original founder,
Colonel C. A. Lounsberry. He has
been official territorial and state prin-
ter since 1885. His absence from his
usual desk during the legislative ses'
sion has !:een conspicuous and there
has been general regret over his ser.
Gus physical condition.
Those interested in the WillistOn r..
rigation project want the government
70 grant an extension of time for thu
payment of water right charges and
both houses of the legislative Assem-
bly, have passed resolution urging
tho passage of the federal bill permit
ting an extension OF time.
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Senator diversion Of Williston came
to the rescue of the newspaper boya
Of the state and put through . resolu'
ton providing that the senate hilh
and Journals should b mailed daily
70 the press.
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4 general system OF improved 20
counting for state departments and
state institutions 10 proposed in a bin
Introduced by Senator Gunderson.
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There is said to be capitol build.
ING bill incubating and the sentiment
Of many of the members Of the legis'
lature is favorable. The present build
ing is insufficient and parts of it are
old and tumbledown. Many member
believe that the present generation
should see the erection Of handsome
commodious and fitting structure for Z
state capitol. J. w. FOLEY.