Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1915-01-15
Legislature
AND ITS WORK

lative assembly was duly opened in
this city on uesoay, Jun. -, ana
judging from the manner in which
the members are getting down TO
business it will be conducted along
business lines. Contrary to the GUS
tom Of adjourning for a week short
ly after opening, both houses decid-
ed to have no recess and to continue
with business right from the begin
ming. Only brief recess of one day
was taken in order that the inaugu-
raj ball might be carried out for the
pleasure of the people of the state.
and the time was utilized by the
various committees in getting their
plans systematized.
Quite a skirmish was precipitated
for the speakership, the candidates
being Thompson OF Minot, Twichell
of Mapleton, Hanson of Litchville,
Williams of Bismarck, Divet of Wah-
peton, Burnett of Cummings and
Hendrickson of Coteau. The pro-
cess of elimination soon reduced the
number to four after which Mr..
Twichell withdrew leaving HANSON.
Thompson and Hendrickson in the
field. Hanson soon secured enough
and was made the unanimous
choice. The selection seems to give
quite general satisfaction.
Both houses Immediately got
down to business and commenced
introducing bills. The first day
there were five bills introduced in
the senate, four of which were for
reducing the contract rate of inter-
est, the othcr being an employers
liability bill. The former were in
troduced by Hoverson, Bronson. Nc
Lean and Gronvold, and the latter
by Bronson.
In the House the first day there
were introduced four resolutions of
coincidence for deceased ex-mem-
bers. They were for Geo. Kremer,
Tosten E. Tostenson. ]. M. Johnson
and Frank N. Chaffee. A constitu-
tional amendment was also re-sub-
mitted by Williams providing for the
sale of coal-bearing lands, but re-
serving coal deposits.
The inaugural ball given in honor
of Governor Hanna, and for the peo-
pie of the entire state was a big sue
cess from every standpoint. The
ball. was held in the beautiful house
chamber, which is said to be one of
the finest in the United States. 1t
was brilliantly lighted, beautifully
decorated and presented blithe
and gay appearance. Music was
furnished by the Minot Symphony
orchestra, and supper served by the
ladies of the Bismarck Civic League.
Prior to the ball reception was
given Governor Hanna and the
state officers in the governors apart
ments in the capitol. while the or
chestra played concert in the ro-
tunda. Governor and Mrs. Hanna
led the grand march. and the occa-
sion proved one of the most beauti-
full social functions in the history of
tho state.
Code Trouble.
The state authorities are having
trouble over the new codes which
we're published during the past sum-
mer and fall. 1t seems there have
been some laws omitted entirely
and that there are other Irregular
ties which have made the job un-
satisfactory. In the year 1913 the
legislature passed an act authoriz-
ing the secretary of state to enter
into &. contract with the Lawyers
Cooperative Publishing company, Of
Rochester, N. Y, for the publication
of a compiled edition of the laws Of
the state. The irregularities COM
planned of are gradually coming to
light, and there are sufficient
number of them to warrant an in
vestigation. AS result, Mr.. Nc
Clellan has introduced a concurrent
resolution in the house asking that
a committee be appointed from both
the house and senate for the pur-
pose of making an Investigation Of
the completeness of the work and as
to the proper compilation. indexing,
etc. as will tend to approve or dis
approve the job. What the out
come of the matter will be is not
known, but it is reported that the
pay for the job is being held up
awaiting developments.
Senate Bills.
Misunderstanding physical con.
nections and joint rates between
telephone companies, prohibiting
changes and giving railroad commits
sioners Jurisdiction.
Jacobson-Concurren resolution
apportioning school funds on basis
of enrolment instead of enumera
ton. Another by Jacobson provides
for legislature defining methods o.
| naming county school superinten
| dents, opening way to appointment
instead OF election.
Rowe-Providing penalty of from
ono t. ten years for Justification o.
bank statements and banking asso
citation statements.
Notwithstanding for count.
assessors, appointed by county com
missioners under supervision Of ia!
con. mission; abolishing local asses
sors, city assessors, etc.
New Attorney General.
Attorney General Linde has tax
On charge of the office, succeedin;
Mr.. Miller, and has appointed as hi
assistants Francis j. Murphy Of Mi
not and H. r. Biting Of Mandan
beth gentlemen now being on duty