The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-12
increased jurisdiction.

increased jurisdiction.
Purpose and intent of bill This
would make it obligatory on the part
of the plaintiff to tender to the
garnishee the travelling expenses and
fees for one day in order to make the
garnishment proceedings valid.
H. B. No. $40. introduced by Mr.
Lang, and referred to ways and
means.
A bill for an act defininn the crime
of using with intent to defraud pro-
ceeds Of payment made I'd 3 contractor
or sub contractor on any Improvement
to real estate for any. other purpose
than the payment of labor. materials,
machinery or fixtures, ptrformed or
furnished for such improvement while
the same remains UNPAID for, as
larceny, and defining the penalty
therefor.
H. B. No.~341, introduced by H. S,
Lang, and referred to Insurance.
A bill for an act requiring life insur-
ance companies transacting business
in this state to invest in this state a
percentage OF the premiums collected
on the lives of citizens of this state.
and providing a penalty for the viola
ton thereof.
Purpose and intent of bill-Would
make it compulsory for all life insur-
ance companies to invest at least rs
per cent of the aggregate amount of
the yearly premiums in first mort
cages on real estate in this state.
Violation OF this act would render
them liable to having their License
cancelled
H. B. No. s42, introduced by Mr..
Schick, and referred to temperance.
A bill for an act to amend section
| 1906 of the laws of 1913 relating to
Intoxicating liquors and defining
Intoxicating liquors.
Purpose and intent of billl--Would
add the following words, and all
beerlike beverages which are sold or
transported in any beer kegs or bar
container for beer in bulk whether
such beverage contains any intoxicat-
ing ingredients or otherwise"
III. B. No. 34S introduced by Mr..
Everson, and referred to judiciary.
"A bill for an act to provide for the
making of contracts in writing be-
tween owners of land and brokers or
agents employed to sell such land pro-
viding for a maximum commission per
acre to such broker or agent and pre-
scribing penalties,
III. B. No. 344.s introduced by Mr..
.. Fraser. and referred to judiciary.
A bill for an act fixing the minimum
compensation for states attorneys.
Purpose and intent of bill-Wouid
make the minimum salary $1,000 per
annum.
II. B, No. S45. introduced by Mr..
Fraser, and referred to Judiciary.
A bill for an act relating to garnish-
ment proceedings in the district court
and county court of increased jurfB-
diction; providing for witness fees, re-
quiring the filing of summons and
affidavit; prescribing the manner and
claim for exemptions.
HI. b. No. 346, introduced By Mr..
Harris, and referred to ways and
means.
A bill for a concurrent resolution
amending the constitution sof North
Dakota, changing the name of the
state reform school location at Mnn-
dan, to that of state training school
II. B. No. BAT. introduced by Mr..
Schick, and referred to judiciary.
: A bill for an act to amend and re-
| enact section 304S OF the complied
laws of North Dakota for 1918, re-
lating to unfair competition.
Purpose and intent Of bill-Thts bin
| leaves out the words. with the inter-
ton of creating q monopoly, or OF
destroying the business of competi>
tor, or of any regular established deal
err, or to prevent competition of my
person who in good faith intends and
attempts to become such a dealer The
mere act of discriminating without
good reason will be prima facie evil
dence Of violation. Of this act"
TT. B. No. 34S. introduced by and re-
ferred to appropriation committee.
| A bill for an act making appropria-
ton TO cover necessary expenses for
maintaining the state tuberculosis
sanatorium to July 1, 1917.
H. B. No. 349, introduced by Messrs
Weber, Turner, Isaak, and Hagan.
Al bill for an act to provide that fhe
school board of any school district
may provide for the teaching az s
modern language In any common
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