The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, March 13, 1931, Page 8

7? APPROPRIATION AND 35 TAX BILLS PASSED BY SOLONS)s $24 Bills and 10 Resolutions |sen Sent to Governor From Legislature ! RINE BILLS AGRICULTURAL Education Measures Number 23, Judiciary 32, and Insurance 16 Questions relating to the collection nd spending of state revenue occu- pied the major share of the time of members of the state legisizture, enalysis of the bills passed discloses. Of the 324 bills and 10 resoultions enacted, 72 pertained to aporopria- tions and 35 to taxes and tax laws. ‘The number of bills in other classi- fications follows: Agriculture nine, banks and banking 12, cities and vil- lages 16, counties and townships seven, schools and education 23, elec- tions eight, game and fish three, highways and bridges 15, insurance 16, judiciary 32, public health three, public land six, public utilities two ‘and miscellaneous 59. Seven house resolutions and three senate resolu- tions were approved. A complete -list of the new enact- ments by The Associated Press, is given below. Agriculture H. B. 142—- Anderson of Sargent: Provides manner of security for seed augncies f or eee by public ncies fro ‘chase: 0! asia B. 85 —- Johnson of Traill and Northri Repeals pro- vision of farm storage act re insurance on ‘gtalns stored under act col makes other minor amendments. 15 —Steedsman of ‘Grand Forks and Aljets of Wells: Extends time for applying thresher’s lien — 20 to 30 days. H. B. 286—Delayed bills sete Regulates sale of dairy products by Bats institutions and prohibits use of a at such institutions. H. B, 302 — Northridge oe Barnes ‘and Correil of Cass: its pack- plants from purchasing MTveevock by weight until after such livestock has been oe and sorted in yard. H. B. 304 — Correll of Cass an Mortiridge of Barnes: Requires all weighing livestock at packing seed, to be done by licensed weigh- maste! s. 3. 10—Brunsdale of: Traill and Brostuen of McKenzie: Establishes state seed Bee raent) including $60,- 000 appropriation. 3. 192—Committee on livestock: Provides for tuberculin testing of cat- tle in counties lying adjacent on two sides to counties wherein cattle have been tuberculin tested and such coun- ties have been established as modified ae tuberculosis-free areas. 193—Committee on livestock: ee law requiring that letter “T” be punched in ear of cattle reacting to tuberculin test. Appropriations H. B. 8—Appropriates $5,000 for expenses of delegates to national po- litical conventions. 9—Appropriates $500 for bur- ial expenses of inmates of state pen- itentiary and state traning school. H. B. -Appropriates $100. for erecting headstones over graves of soldiers, sailors and marines in Unit- one Sie war of rebellion. B. 11—Appropriates $300 to com- rate commissioners at insanity earings. ‘H. B. 12—Appropriates $500 to pay expenses of presidential electors. H. B. 14—Appropriates $2.000 for nee and dourine indemnity une . 15—Appropriates $2,500 to pa: eens on bonds of state officials. H. 16—Appropriates $5,090 for 28 rtment of minimum wage. B. lag pa son og 32,000 for oe Dakota Firemen’s association. B. 18—Appropriates $847 for oe board of veterinary medical ex- aminers. H. B. 19—A) Appropriates $3,000 for apepection and eradication of bees -s iat phppropriates $100,000 for “58 aid to volunteer fire depart- ments. H. B. 2 Apceristes $70,000 for eae Aorta Guard. seek OD priates $60,000 for boxing, tuberculosis Findemnity fund. Si sporeeriaise $34,100 for vested sanitary boar H. B. peitariates $29,900 for state gg mand officer. H. ao Appropraes: 9° $2,000 for state corn show at . B. on and eontrl "52,500 for pereration and control of artesian wis ee - B. ppropriates $30,050 rocational edueation and er bte: ‘3. B. 38—Appropriates ($12. 340 for imate Bed of administratio Beene propriates $215,960 for tent 40 APPT tes $23,450 for & of Barnes: 'B. 42—App ‘ment of coal mine ins} B. pat ota 8 eae board of audi B. 48—Appropriates $13,000 for palais and expenses of veterans’ serv- mumissioner. . B. 49—, pro} $104,906 for a ah and dustrial school at te schook t y blind at Bathgate iad or H. B. 54—Aj tes $28,500 for office’ of state grain storage commis- H. B. 55—Appro} tes $360,195 for ‘Minot Teachers’ col H. B. Be Appromratcs $164,498 for Dickinson Normal school. Bo Poh 57—Appropriates $333,066 for eth t_Aporona aries #8 M0 for le Reacher cole $60,000 for i. B. See a $149,107 for 0 grounds. uiring | go. for |quest: | Provides tl | the of fate = 0 Sa oa ar Forent aoe 5 st 4 pustained in collision vith statgene ey, plow. . —Rulon of Stutsman: Ap- prope beiates, 9500 for board of examin- clzation of of duties relating tion of feeble-minded, etc. and Halvorson of Ward: — Acheson of beat pacheny ates $7,000 for conserving war Fer lev- els and rehabilitating streams in ae Mountain region. B. 311 — Twichell of Cass and swett of Kidder: Appropriates $2,172 ictures of fae Ore bg reaeol as- = cine ie replace those destroyed In re. B. 13—Appropriates $331,100 for school for feeble-minded at Grafton. 8. B. 14—Appropriates $2,000 for care of feeble- minded in state at|To! la ee 15—Appropriates $21,000 hospi ital for insane at Jamestown. B. 16—Appropriates soil care of insane in s' B. 17—Appropri wait, coyote and m agp Ss. B. 18—Appropriates $2,000. for boys’ and girls’ club work at state ws ig 8. 19—Appropriates $61,200 for department of public health. B. 20—Appropriates $4,000 for refunding money erroneously lige in- to or credited to general fun Ss. B. rece e pies eed for school for the at Devils. Lake. S. B. 33—Fowler of Cass: Woe Ee $113,035.75 for payment of ficit in general maintenance fund of Fogg college. 44— Appr ates $10,000 for North “Dakota Children’s Home s0- es e Fargo. Florence Crittenton Home at Fargo. 8. 46—Appropriates $312,140 for core training Femnoal at Mandan. S. B. 47—Appropriates $102,773.64 for extension division work of State Ge eat college. propriates $275,360 for’ tions of Agricultural iS & ea si college, S. B. 49—Appropriates $1,170.897.60 for state ek at Grand Paes S. B. 50— Appropriates pest.z6o for. ‘agricultural college at Fa: rye, 8. B. 5: ppropriates $2,126,645 for general budget including most of state departments. 84—Appropriates $35,900 for maintenance and repair of temporary quarters for legislative assembly and various state departments. S. B. 85—Appropriates ag for St. John's Orphange at Fa 5. B. 86— ropriates $: 0.000 for North Dakota House of Mercy at Far- S. B. 128—Appropriates $15,000 for paying deficit in general maintenance ind_of tuberculosis sanitariam at San Haven. S. B, 155—Appropriates $2,321.61 to pay deficit in premiums for insurance on state capitol due to state fire and tornado fund. S. B. 247—Appropriates $12,000 to pay judgment awarded Knute Bakken as result of injury received at Drake mill. Banking B, 129—Holte of Cass and Sweet |! H, of Kidder: Raises limit of state farm i to $35,- | “strl loan bonds from $30,000,000 149—Swett of Kidder: Em- powers state treasurer to deposit state fire and tornado fund in approved state depositories at usual‘ rate of interest paid on other funds subject to check, and if amounts are over $50,000 they shall be deposited upon time certificates. . 205—Aljets of Wells and Ri lion ‘of Stutsman: Pravides for dis- tribution of unclaimed dividends and for disposition of receiver's certif- icates held by the Depositors’ Guar- anty fund. S. B. 73—Recodifies state building a Joan associations laws. ta . B. 82—Recodifies state banking re 8.B, 87—Revises law on consolida- tion, merger or other transfer of busi- ness of tanks and trust companies, as recommended by banking code com- mission. 8. B. 98—Changes 1.w regulating taxing ot renewal notes ana cculeci.- bility, as recommended by banking code commission. S. B. 111—Hevises laws relating to annuity, safe deposit, surety a trust companies, as recommended by bank- ing code commission. 3S. B. 123—Hequires depositories of public funds in state to pay substan- tially the same rate of interest as such banks pay to individual depos- itors, as recommended by banking code commission. . B, 132—Relates to taxation of stocks of banks and trust companies, Providing that in aetermining une next amount of such corporation’s invest- ment in resiestate, no real estate wach {SI0l has been charged off, nor any real estate not carried on books of such | corporation as an asset, snall oe ae- ductible. S. B. 151—Makes slander and bel of Any aay eae deposit, | |surety or trust company, a felony. 8. 36—Sets int for legal indebtedness at six per cent un- less different rate not exceeding nine co ant per year is contracted in writing. Cities and Villages H. B. 173—Wilson of Slope: Au- thorizes municipalities to issue bonds for sanding outstanding inde nenhess incurred prior to January 1, 1931, certain cases. Emergency clause. 196—Olson of Burleigh, or | request: Provides for construction " boulevards or other public within any city and for maintenance of such property. H. B. 235—Pfenning of Morton. Authorizes cities and ee to pur: chase ie equipment upon install- ment of Morton firo depart: ments to attend fires outside of cor- | limits and provides perform- | ance shall be in tine of public duty. H. B. 237—Kneeland of Stutsman: Tl ite Is law enacted in 1927 relati to a levies for general expenses cities. H. 262—Halvorson of wast: fa aid highways passing ooeh ne B. sien of icy ule by i. and, live mi matte on office shall be four years in cities | with commission form of government, H. B. 287—Jardine of Cass Northridge of Provides for & per commission. }. B, 202—Fowler FP Cass: pa vides that municipallt yong eye bonds for purchase ue sites ‘aise posal of scvage, and other refuse; Ee pe Coyne: Hae eae ner debts by certain ve associations. B. 139—Plath of Cass: Permits, ‘45—Appropriates $10,000 for | P* ‘any opened ‘ot | ioe | Barnes: penalty of violation of powers granted office Corporations and Cooperative tions to reg fa to a3 state constitution. Pro- Ic tion. 8. B. 153—Matthael of Wells: vides for. consolidation of d lor. competion: into one under charter of their exist! paren with exception of banking associations. 'B. 226—Fine of Benson: Raises fees for’ filing articles ot incorpor- ation. estate and Townships B. 7C—Wilson of Slope: Pro- | wae that board of county commis- sioners, after revocation of it to herd stock in a district, shall not within one year declare it lawful to Tun stock at 1 within that district. H. B. 107—Wilson of Slope and Lamb of Bowman: Authorizes county. commissioners to permit and super- BS pes of cattle guards at rail- ca 3. 223—Thompson of Burleigh, by ree request: Authorizes _ counties, ities, towns, villages and townships ES aoaite, operate and maintain airs pore “B, 294—Correll ‘of, Cass: Em- 1 | powers civil townships to jointly own — operate fire fighting eauyement 8. B. 12—Jones of Dunn: Makes mandatory for township board to call eaeed where one-third of voters in By ywnship ‘ask for dissolution of town- ship. 8. B, 207—Fowler of Cass: Changes amount of bonds to be furnished by certain county officials, and sets spe- cific amount-of bond now fixed by county commissioners. S. B. 248—Delayed Bills committe Provides that county commisioners it counties. of more than 8,000 popula. tion be paid $6 per day and in counties unger 8(yuy population, 99 “auication and Schools ' H. B. 74—Traynor of Ramsey and McManus of Rolette: | Raises high Let potesd fee from $54 to $72 an- {| "a. 8. 3. 95—Kneeland of Stutsman: Requires teachers in public schools to take oath of allegiance to constitu- a and flag. B. 118—Lofthus of Nelson: Rakes limit on construction cost of schools arn by .petition iro mit 200 to $2,5 H. B. 13 Butt of Mountrail: De- fines term “consolidated school” to mean all schools consolidated by elec- tion, which employ not less than two teachers and serve not less than 18 contiguous sections, without regard to | manner of their formation. H. B, 117—Martin of Bottineau, by request: Provides for publication of 1,000 copies of superintendent of pub- lic instruction’s report biennially in December preceding legislative ses- 118—Lunde of Ramsey, by reiiest: Provides and fixes ponding of all school district treasurers and city treasurers acting as custodians of school district 1unas. H. B. 12!—Aljets of Wells: Defines high schools and schools doing high scnool work. H. B. 123—Wilson of Slope, by re- que: Provides tor return of terri- het previously taken from common hool district when desired by two- ‘hinds ‘of electors in common school ict, H. B. 126—Holte of Dickey, by re- quest: Elimniates teachers’ insvituve fund and creates county superintend- ents’ contingent fund to pay expenses to district teachers meetings, play days, etc. ‘H. B, 127—Kadell of La Moure, by ; request: Raises qualifications for eee B. Be Bichon of Stark, by. r j quest: Provides for manner of let ting contracts other than builting or letting contract other than building contracts in all classes of school dis-. ea B, _135—Correll : of:-Cass, -b que: Permits establishment of free kind ‘tens upon a majority vote at election called t by petition of one- fifth of electors in district. |. B. 137—Herman of Mercer: Specifies manner of election for changing site or removal of school nes B. 247—Martin of Bottineau: Requires depositories to furnish on July 1 of each year to school district clerks and county superintendents statement showing amount of de- Posits credited to such school. {Provides for use of school houses for | \other than educational purposes. S. B. 105—Brunsdale of Traill: Pro- vides ‘for commission -to ascertain retrement hi teachers: insurante ant retirement fund, appropriating §. B. 112—Fine of Benson: Pro- | ities for ‘Gahool: ‘year of at least ei BE months and for discontinuance of school where attendance is less four pupils for 10 consecutive days, as necemen ee by school code commis- 3. B. ic mrunedale of Trail: Re- quires school board to pay ite trans! fation fees by July 1 follow! 1 year reas fae ak re fees were incurred. itestad .of 2icHenry Provides for eaucational ‘acilities 0 for tye | B. tip Marshall of Dickey: Provides for letting of GU ied to furnish vehicular transportation to ee districts to lowest_bidders. B, 121—Putnam of Foster: | nibits school. districts from le pe |tax for school building fund if t] jis outstanding indebtedness. 8. B. 129—1 urkhart of War : Re- in | quires school census to be taken each jodd- panier year, instead of every year, and also will include crippled children. of Burleigh: Au- Gaeiestens establishment and mainten- ance in certain neh. schools of de- partment of junior col coe Elections and Election Privileg es H. B, 98—Lynch of Richland: Re- esis ‘aw requiring registration of voters. | H, B. 156—Halvorson of Ward: | Permits voters physically unable to attend polls to vote absent voters bal- lot. H: B.. 193—Halvorson of Ward and. Hamilto m of Towner: Permits use of guide cards at elections. 8. B. 92—Brunsdale of Traill: Re- quires candidates for county offices jand the Te legislature to file petitions containing not less than five per cent lof vote cast at last general election. | 8. B. 93—Provides for filling vacat cles of elective utd tad county supe! |intendent. of school loners on | i | ia jhibits act as election officer at an- | nual election of directors of school a {or near Elbows | and regulatio: HB. 201—Delayed Bills committee: | ¢ Pro- |Summated more than three years prior Hen Highways and Bridges H. B. 84—Bonnsack of ‘Trail; Ap- propriates $35,000 tor constuction of 4 bridge across the Red river between eastern terminus of state highway No, Tin en county .and. Minnesota Minn, H. B, 45—Bishop of Stark and Wil- }$0n of Slope: appropriates . $25,000 {toward construction of a bridge across the Little Missouri river in Slope county to connect highways No, 21 and 16. H. B, 66—Isaak of Dunn: Appro- Priates $177,000. toward construction of “Big Bend” bridge over Missouri river near Garrison. H. B. 217—Johnston of Walsh: Transfers ala tr Lag bridge fund to eg highway fun B. 236—Rulon ot Stutsman: Ex- taste state highway system maximum length from 7,500 miles to 7,600 miles. 5 300—Brunsdale of ng Provides in cases where low bids for bridge and highway work are approx- imately the same, preference shall be given to iota ein who is a resident of the 7—Murphy of Walsh: Re- $36, Ss. B. enacts 1929 appropriation of tor construction ot a Red river bridge between Walsh county, N. D., Marshall county, Minn. 8. B. 32—Cain of Stark: Appropri- ates $10,000 toward construction of a bridge across the Missouri river at 59—Bonzer of Richland— Amends act providing for. supervision lation of automobile trans- portation companies. 8. B. 0 Bonzer of Richland: Lim- its gross weight of motor vehicles on state highways to maximum of 20,- 000 pounds. 8. B, 100—Lynch of La Moure: In- creases [age tax from three to tour cents per gallon. 8. B. Tle Miller of McIntosh: Ap- propriates $3,000 for sounding for proposed Missouri river bridge near Fort Yates. 8. B. 157—Bonzer of Richland: Re- crganizes ‘state’ highway department, removing governor and authorizing him to appoint a chief commissioner and two part-time commissioners. S. B. 242—Delayed bills commit- tee: Authorizes board of supervisors cf township owning and operat road construction machinery to enter into contract with board of county commissioners for building township roads by county. S. B, 23=Ettestad of. McHenry: Re~ quires township to et 1 ings to afford access to premises of owner of land where township ~constructs ditches or drains in connection with road work. Insurance highway No. 6 in Norman county, | &' H. B. 101—Erickson of Kidder and Rulon of Stutsman: Permits entry to membership in fraternal benefit so- cieties without medical examination. H. (02—Erickson| and Rulon: Permits member's estate to be named beneficiary in fraternal insurance |. B. 103—Erickson and Rulon: Al- lows fraternal insurance societies to issue a policy covering entire family. H. B. 104—Erickson and Rulon: Permits fraternal insurance societies te_issue (Pee policies. H. ‘Muus of Ward and Swett of Kidder: Provides for refund of Premiums when state fire and torna- do ean exceeds $2,000,000. 153—Muus of Ward and swett ¢ of Kidder: Amends law gov- erning insurance of public buildings. H. B. 188—Jardine of Cass: Amends sat msation act to include eee leath of police officer acting in ine of duty outside of the state. ..B. 200—Flannigan of Stutsman: Permits policy holder to be engaged in more> than one hazardous occupa- tion. e : B. 207—Cox of Burleigh, by re- quest: Eliminates secretary of agri- culture and insurance commission- er as members of the workmen's com- pensation bureau. ,, B. 208—Cox of Burleigh, by re- quest: Sets up manner of payment of premiums to workmen's compen- fone bureau. 209—Cox of Burleigh by re- cuenes ‘Limits compensation bureau field to not det than three nor more ae four grou B. 210 Cox of Burleigh, by re- feet Provides for appeal by employ- er or employe from decision of com- pensation bureau. Requires domestic mutual insurance companies other than life insurance to notify eatin of a policy when contingent mutual labilities have not been paid. 8. B. 57—Magnuson of Bottineau and Lynch of La Moure: Authorizes county or district mutual insurance conan to reinsure risks. 8. B. 154—Fine of Benson: Re- quires surpius of $45.000 as condition PS admission of: foreign mutual com- panies to do business in state. §. B. 156—Sperry of Burleigh: Re- quires firms writing burial insur- ance: to comply with laws governing jegal reserve life insurance compan- certificates in. money. Judiciary H. B. 7—Fitch of Cass: Validates any sale cf real estate property con- to January 1, 1931 by any board of county commissioners, except in such cases where action has been brought prior to aay 1, 1931. H. B. Fitch of Cass: Provides” for a peaecnene of guardians for in- coraueeeae war veterans. and minor chil of disabled or deceased war veterans and committment of veter- ans, - H. B. 85—Peters of Pierce: Re- lieves automobile owner from res} sibility in case of accidental deat injury to passengers, exce} ci ent results because of intoxication, wilful misconduct or negligence. cn part of owner, dri or persons responsible for operation of vehicle, B. 97—Martin of Bottineau: Permits administrators of estates to apply, with approval of ‘probate pa for extension of mortgage. 7H. B. ts. of Wells and Northridge’ of Barnes: Provides for automatic lien upon any equipment copaied by blacksmith, mac ates rage keeper, inferlor only to firs mortgage or conditional sales contract. H. B. 125—Dahl of Emmons and Olson of Burleigh: Modernizes la relating to bonds from contractors on ic improvements, provi for ee purchases. '31—Acheson of Bottineau: cibvisies procedure in mortgage fore- closure actions. H. B. 145—Svingen of Bottineau: close was executed, but was not exe- closure sales made prior to this. act where the power of attorney to fore- close was Sxerutet, but was not exe guted prior to beginning of foreclos- H. B. 1 ox of miriigh: Pro- vides for a lien for for_storage of motor = te gelating ta, ay rot cone couy auditor Creuse’ W {oxen deeds conveyance. HB. 231—Cox of Burleigh: Re- cure’ ‘board H. of fhe eae sew 8 Pan 8. B. 31—Magnuson of Bottineau: | Opdal ies, requiring payment of policies or | be aa when ac pe aix Helbling iss Amends | Providing for Se and oth other inprusnents oF fers $350 H. B. 278—Pfenning of M quires law students after arta 1 ‘96, to have two years col k in ad- dition, to tegular law nay. H. 284—Van Berkom of Burke and ‘Buens of Ward: poauites an} overning board refusing x4 pert for public dances to ils in writing: reasons or ala Appli- cant has right to 1 to district court. Also extends” Ame of permit to one year. S. B. 3—Bond of Ward: eget emergency provision of present bad check law, enabling stricter enforce- “ea Me law. sith UEC eae 8—Ci of : Provides foe a ‘Gonelliator to effect conciliation i Kelis at option of the mov- ~e Whitman of Grand Forks: Ament Jaw on distribution of es- tate on final settlement to include ante estate as well as real es- B, 41—Makes first, second, third and fourth degrees of” forgery pun- ishable by not more than one ir Brin eae Py ea and 10 in eae lary. hitman of Grand kg makes technical change in applying costs, disbursements and attorney’s ee i civil actions. . 71—Matthael of Wells: ang eae certain deeds, judgments, other, transtere ot foreciosu ee oa other transfers of real Yi ib j2—Matthaei of Wells: 1 its, time Sa which action may be com- menced or defense inte! involv- ing certain actions for foreclosure of ot estate mortgages. B, 75—Sathre eof sain Elim- dinates from statute ae Ing actions against jeteitial) e clause that a “summons may be served on one or more of them.” S. B. 120—Sathre of Steele, Cain of Stark, Matthael of Wells and Fow- ler of Cass: Provides for supervision of administration. of trust estates in district, court, and for adoption of a of asad in such actioi perry of Burle: Lapaliven pce hoi acknowl ment of certain mortgages, ae other instrumenta i in one B. 158—Murphy of Walsh: Hes for duplication of notice of Baton of period of redemption lating to certificate holders and mortgagees. 8. B. 161—Cain of Stark: Legalizes ant validates judgments and sales in foreclosure of mortgages on real -es- tate by. action td to taking effect of bill where assignment of mortgage was not record Ee fe foreclose such mortgage by. assignee. 8. °B. 181—Fowler of Cass: Auth izes juvenile court to commit to fee- ble-minded institution any feeble- minded devendent or neglected. ga 8. B. 190—Brw if Trailll Makes operation of any vending mi chine by slugs a misdeameanor. 8. B. 227—Cain of Stark and Mat- thaei of Wells: Prohibits recommit- ment on suspended sentence charge when time expired exceeds length. of pentane: 8. B. 235—Lynch of La Moure: Re- vises habitual criminal act. Miscellaneous H. B. 3—Twete of Divide: Reduces sheriff's mileage fee by automobile from 20 to 16 cents per mile and by | my rail from 10 to eight cents per mile. H. B, 60—Mau of Ransom: Powers ‘emergency commission to transfer from one fund to another belonging to same department until | pq June 30, 1931. H. B. 32—Twete of Divide: Reduces county school superintendent's mil- mq fee from 15 to 12%¢ cents per le. mE B, 47—Twichell of Cass and Hal- crow of Pembina: Amends state pro- irition law to permit use of alcohol In hospitals, laboratories, clinics and itr manufacturing purposes. H. B. 67—Steutz of ‘Stutsman: Re- quires annual a a pay- ment of license fee by all sera practicing medicine and surgery in North Dakota. H. B. 79—State affairs committee: Provides for creation of capitol com- mission for purpose of constructing Ed cee 93—Gibbens of Towner and Olatson of Pembina: Creates office of chief inspector as head of depart- ment of weights and, measures and requires licensing of gasoline pumps in ed at $1 each. hl of La Moure, Morgan of Rich- land and Sundby of McLean: Pro- vides for tax of 10 cent pee pound on all Sieomargarine sold state and icensing of all wholesalers ane retailers handling oleomargarine. B. 98—McDowall and Crockett of Foavaller: Permits operation of unlicensed aircraft pees for hire. . 106—Hamilton of Nelson: lates sale and manufacture of in tion ice cream. Wilton’ of Slopes Authorizes villages | sit ison of Slope: Authorizes to appoints and pay night watchman for. police purposes. H. B. 119—Strutz of Stutsman: Re- spies every dog in North Dakota‘ to icensed at $1 each. wie. CATs tate Affairs commlteeel res all persons co-partnerships, associations or corporations licensed as an investment company or dealer, to forward to the state securities com: mission all documents necessary for issuing a lieu certificate. H. B. 141—State Affairs committee: presi Jaw governing sale of secur- ne B. 147-—Pfenning of Morton and. Bishop of Stark: ‘ovides penalty for violation of regulations govern- dng lundests Kers. 148—Svingen ‘of - Bottineau aod: rocket of Cavalier: Estab- lishes industry ‘ay manufacturing ffins at state on 5 162—1 i eee Au- Ransom: rom, 00 in! iy Torelgn cole ay jatter. i B. Tea State ‘Affairs committee: Creates fund designated. pital We reniacomens fund,” maregen cy commission to eee from that fund, approptiat B 1e4—Traynor of creates ae governmental surv commissio1 H. B. 194—Pitch of Cass and Inder= of Foster: Prohibits posses- sale and use of machine 2 sub-machine re or automatic rifles large caliber, except by n Pernite enaed ts isters, serving 85 pares oF churches, to solemnize =“ a ‘218—Twichell of Cass: Au- administy tion to repair and reconstruct north ming of of oo capitol, appropriating H. B. 219—Ostrem of Pierce: Re- peals laws establishing and creating a Eprece revolving fund. 220—Steenson of Pembina and Lamb of Bowman: Provides for nec area sgpeiettt and aod See ot sae his in Chicago in 1053, ep propriating $18,000. HB. 221—Hamilton of Nelson and Morton: for operation of state ee 322—Fitch of Cass: Trans- pme from “Returned Soldiers Pund” to general fund of state. H. B. 233—W! ‘of Adams: Re- pia eem per- Formed ‘under i and Gus saeripe of Cass; vehicle, registration’ lar aey line. -H. B. Re-|f ang ne rates, od) ll Bt tanen, of, of, Richland: Fa-. 96—McDowall of Cavalier, : ;|and provides for collection of fees in- ami: |22nder'tands ih inortsage foreclosure ial iy be ce meee eo B, 203—Baseflug Ma ao Pro- vides al fendent tof ont pies and B. 30! niin dat erintendea and su] lic instruction as of board of caministret H : eee or of Cass and Wil- son ‘of. Slo} ee ee savior aie Br ied a Mercer: Hates 4 49 9 iepisative ‘districts. isi 1929 act Pager laced act act | North ‘Dakota: in mee oes 22—Porter of ieee Per- ate rn of (eu other ar. es in barber shop, 8. B. 24—Porter of Cavalier: Sets Umit of one on number of appren- tices, who can work under ion of re "EPorie of Oy fies! pk Lice of Cavalier: Per- board 5. | mits | with ae ‘cea -to rae of Selstrath coy period of apprensieestip of aj eta monthe | of 18. 2 8. B, 40—Wh' ionths instead f itman of Grand Forks pernitis removal of feed td fee- ble-minded person to eee if resi- be ie of i} itman of Grand are authorises 1 board of administration to transfer license ‘for radio station at way at Grand Forks. . 78—Hamilton of McHenry and 5) of Burleigh: teat ad- jutan' claims against at Teceived subsequent to ‘B. 79—Porter of Cavalier: Per- mits Therehants conducting business more than five miles from a druj 8. B. Se atkins of f Towner try of Burleigh: ‘Creates mill snd erie commission to Andie state me 3.28 before instituting |mits board of 58, B. ie Hamilton of uopenty and Lynch of La Moure: Increase: ito 4100 to $4400 annually, ole from. 8. B. 149—Watt of ee Provides that fees collected by state for recording licenses be turned into general tund instead of de ent of public health. B. 167—Gronvold of Pierce: Au- thorizes board - of administration to = rareey at Rugby for future in- Be Sperry of Burleig] : Pere oe mate fire marshal to appoint his 4 own help. wee m Ti —cronvol of peer Pro- for lice ed ad) one hire for ths ovne own- ers “nk pommel companies. SB. 200—Hyland of mopren Fred- et of Nelson and nam of Creates Missouri eer oe com- mission, with pies appropriation. 2 Buinihart Tightens up cigarette i . 205—Gronvold of ete De- fines auties of state pants Increases 8] 45—Delayed Bills Pros Pe eae or a.) ic Bi 8. B. Sis“ Delayed ‘pills committee: Permits ee or ei cane of biological eenep at Devils Lake to city park Public Health H. B, 227—Baseflug of Stark: Regu- lates oat licenses tourist camps. 07—Porter of Cavalier: Regu- : asiacieo, and defines duties state health department in regard burials. 8. B. 108—Stucke of McLean: Au- thorizes state health department to scenes funds from federal government an use ps money and certain ethane unde for public health work, matching the fund from unexpended portion of budget, in accordance with congressional act. Public Lands H. B. 80—Halverson of Ward: Fixes late of cident to leasing-and sale of school land 81—Halvorson of Ward: Pro- re disposition of interest on all moneys in custody of commis- stoner, ‘of untversity and school lands. . 82—Halvorson of Ward: Pro- vides that county treasurer shall notify e land commissioner of all mone: ollected on state school lands within 15 days of such collections. ‘H. B. 883—Halvorson of Ward: Em- powers state board of school lands to lease school land containing gas, sodium, chemical | ecbslences or al- idal and other clay: pe Halvorson of Ward: Amends law relating to redemption f. state and school. lands. B, 203—Halvorson of ‘Ward! Sec- ate replaces governor in fon of university and retary of Jol actions. " . B, 102—Porter of Cavalier: Gives right of eminent < domain for gas or oil pipe line system: 8. B. 1 105--Porter of Cavalier: Grants authority to county, township, city or village boards to grant right.of way r gas or oil pipe line systems. pares. and Tax Laws H. 23—Johnson of Traill: Limits time a appeal to county commission- ers for retun ment of taxes paid ung der protest to 60 days after such pay- ment and lim! commencement of ‘court/action to recover such protested ayment to within 60 days after jection “of claim by county commis: signers. Pro that protested el moneys be pe "in separate fund by ‘county treasurer. nt. se—Jonnson of Traill: Limits time for -abatem' Be and refunds of ert jessments. fo doy or B Extend iitts Sitbtn® enten agaitlonel taxes may be assessed upon certain income returns 'B, 77—Twete of Divide: Allows sale, of property acquired by county Be ys tax deed on installment plan. 'H. B. 81—Lamb of Slope: Reenacts lav’ providing for refund by state hail insurance department to hail tax pur- chasers and hee bats paying hail taxes for we they were not lial 'B. 152 Johnson of Traill, Haus- makn of Ramee Barnes: Exempts from taxation grains stored in ele and Northridge of & Prohibition Agents Call for Acetylene Torches to Open Safe of Ralph Capone Chicago, March 13.—(?)—Fed- - eral prohibition agents “early ‘Thursday raided the Cotton club of Ralph Capone in suburban Cicero, and called for acetylene torches in an effort to open the safe-to obtain records for use in their investigation of the liquor traffic. The raid was the ofa previous visit to the club by Roy Budd and Dan Copely, federal prohibition officers, who were sitting in front of the place March 5 in an automobile when accosted by an unknown gunman and Jack Karron, the club’s door- man. Despite the fact that they revealed their identities, Budd and Copely said they were taken te the Cicero police headquarters. 0. and of Stutsma ‘or reciprocity in taxation of nd manner of deductions from such estates. $f" B. 210—-Brunsdale of Traill: Re- quires’ county treasurer, to. make monthly reports to treasurer of each taxing district of amount of sinking funds in his possession. 41—Mau of Ransom: Extends time of levy of one mill for capitol building purposes until 1940, an in- crease of four years. H. B, 243—Traynor of Ramsey: Re- quires audftor to announce before any public sale for delinquent taxes the total amount-of taxes, including pen- alties and interest, against such iand to_be sold: H, B. 26T—Bishop of Stark: Prohib- its further issuance of bonds of:state mill and elevator series and milling bonds. H. 282—Tri . nor of Ramsey: Per- mits voluntary {1 insurance, separa~ tion of hail taxes from general taxes, and prompter ‘payment of claim: 289—Delayed bills committee: proviaee that upon petition of 2 ™ jority of electors in unorganize townships, county, cominissi levy an additiona! tax, not to exceed four mills, which shall constitute an emergency fund to be used for road and bridge construction in such un- organized township, . Be 10— Gronvold of Pierce: Places |. supervision of refunds of gasoline tax with-tax commissioner instead of state auditor. S. B. 34—Fowler of Cass: Requires all bond issues of all political subdi- megs of the state to be due serially. . 683—Brunsdale of Traill: Pro- eidgetfor $1, per capita tax to be used by schools in county in which tax is collected. 8. B. 64—Brunsdale of Traill: Pro- ‘They were subsequently released after, charging Karron with in- terferring with federal officers. ‘Thursday morning Budd and Copely led a squad of federal of- ficers into the club, They report- ed they found a half dozen guests, the chorus girls and orchestra scattered over the club. The guests promptly broke half a dozen bottles of lquor on the floor, but there was no other con- fusion. After releasing the guests and members of the chorus and or- chestra, the officers began a methodical raid of the place for liquor and other evidence. When Manager Jacob Spielman refused to give them the combination to the safe, they decided to try to burn it open. award was a beautiful silver basket- ball mounted. The second rd went to Stecle which was a new bas- ketball. ‘The consolation game was won by Robinson, who also received a trophy. Rev. T. K. Jacobs, who has been seriously ill, suffering from pneu- monia, is reported out of danger and his many friends wish him a speedy recovery. His brother who is an M. D. returned to his home at Willmar, Minn.,. Saturday, after a week's at- tendance at the bedside of his broth- er, Mrs. Julia Kraemer received the sad news of the death of a sister at Black River Falls, Wis. and left Tuesday to attend the funeral. She was joined at Jamestown by Mrs. Ry- der Hamro of Bismarck, another sis- ter. The community extend their |sympathy. Art Baden returned home fron Merrill, Wis., where he has been em- Ployed through the winter months with a construction crew. Mr. and Mrs, Albert Gray departed last week for. Iowa, where they Mae make their future home. Mrs. John Hanen returned hom from the St. Alexius hospital Thurs- day, where she has been receiving treatment for a broken leg. Mr. and Mrs, Belk and eon of Grand Forks are guests at the John Hinkel home. vides that notice of appeal to. the dis: trict court from decisions of the board of county commissioners in cases re- lating to taxes shall also be filed with tax commissioner, 8. B. 65—Brunsdale of Traill: Makes it unlawful to remove buildings from lots in municipalities unless taxes and sments levied against lots 8, B. 74—Putnam of Eddy: Provides that in event of erroneous description of real estate, property is not to be omitted from taxation, but description shall be corrected. 8, B. 81—Brostuen of Williams, Pou- pore of Grand Forks and Thorson of Adams: Makes personal property taxes due December 1, instead of December 31, and makes other changes in per- sonal property tax laws. 8. B. 91—Cain of Stark and Erickson of Divide: Makes changes in limita- tions of tax levies of cities, villages and school districts, S. B, 95—Fowler. of -Cays: Inposes, tax on gross earnings of express com- panties. 8, B. -126 — Renauld of Rolette: Makes ‘property of Indians who are wards of asia government exempt from taxatio1 8. 165-—Jones of “Dunn: Tmposes tax on income of non-resident indi- viduals, fiduciaries and corporations doing Business in state, 8. 178—Committee on taxes and tax laws: Provides for division of tracts of land jointly assessed and taxed, and for redemption of a part of the same. 3. B. 179—Tax committee: Provides that if check or draft in payment of taxes, assessments, fees and licenses are not honored, fee shall stand as a PoRtee and lien’ as though no credit had been given or Sayment attempted. 8. B, 184—Bonzer of Richland: Im- poses tax on property of telephone companies, measured by their operat- ing revenue. 185—--Renauld of Rolette: Au- thorizes board of county commission- ers to contract with sheriff to pay him August Frye received a painful ine Jury one day last week when he ran a spike through his foot while doing carpenter work on some farm build- ings north of the city. August Frank returned from the N. P. hospital in St. Paul, where he had been receiving treatment for juries received a few weeks ago. He is slowly recovering. Mr. and Mrs. Harry of Bismarck were callers at the home of Mrs, Emma Virgin one day last week. A village caucus was held Tuesday evening at which time nominations were made for a new trustee. J. G. Lybeck and L. Wendtland are the two candidates to be voted upon at the Next ‘election, Mrs. Marie Jones, Misses Doris and Beva Scott and Dorothy Kennelly of Bismarck were among the out-of- town folks to attend the dance here Saturday evening. Music was fur- nished by Sammy Kontas and his Troubadours of Bismarck. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jacobson of Wine were callers here Saturday eves ning. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Palmer of Bis- Lrelag were callers in our city Sun- ye Bertha Kopp of the Home Cafe vis- ited with her parents Tuesday eve- ning, returning Wednesday morning. The sub-district basketball tourna- ment will be held at Steele Thursday and Friday of this week. Archie Olson representative of Ar- mour company was a caller in our for collection of personal property bwillage Tuesday. taxes that have been delinquent. Warehouse and Grain Grading H. B. 71—Isaak of Dunn: Provides that grain storage charges shall ter- minate yearly on June 30. H. B. .213—Lavik of Sargent and Acheson of Rapriness: Amends law relating to ret ti tickets upon trai warehouses. S. B, 68—Brunsdale of Traill and Brostuen of McKenzie: Provides for licensing, bonding, regulating and de- fining wholesale potato dealers. 8s. 69—Brunsdale and Brostuen: Establishes a standardized and uni- form system of grading, labeling and inspection of potatoes and certain other produce, and to regulate sale ae Oe Ns 177 — Marshall of Dickey: where] ublic warehouseman operates more than one warehouse in same town, with same working force, only one license shall be required from state raliroad boar B. 222—Watt of Cass: Revises charges for grain stored with public warehouseme! amounting to about 5/6 cent a. bushel per month. House. Resolutions Ail—Kneeland of Stutsman: quests judicial council to:make s Vey of poor and poor rellet conditions in state. B2—Holte of Dickey and Erickson of Kidder: Petitioned congress to pi legislation for loans on adjusted com Denaation certificates of war veterans, j—-Stat {fairs committee: Peti- tioned col o enact ‘legislation placing tax on palm oil, use oring matter in‘oleomargarine. 19—Craig of Benso! equires state departments and institutions to make Uniform and itemized budget requests, J10—Burns of ward, Hausmann of amaey 4 Aljets of Wells, and Timm of ‘Opposes: use of: convict inks mith of Cas of 8 Kidder: Petitions vote Evel a Nera action Great Lakes-St. Law- r Re- col- consider no frie voting machine in new capitol Senate Resolutions oS ees of McHenry and At- Towner: Petitions congress nate bill 5109, known as Napt ey Fo lief af iL presies spo rsclation & S Bout Dakor on capit and offer to a! f son, capitol, ire tion on / gro! sleeping car, fclesraph, Power and gas, companies. ‘Thompson of Burleigh: validates tax sale certificate on real estate ord for seprauent taxes con. sum! thre prior to ‘Janus ary 3s Toa, “with provision to asid has, Sot cone action started bt fore July, 1, 193, provides 167 — ‘traynor of Ramsey: at lands to be’ sold ersonal property taxes shall be aca ws | Fenated solution of the county cemonesion H. titles tax dei sale. propri pe Gem Tretitational unde or hail fi aid on lends acqui foreclosure proceed- exp! telephon Praynor of Ramsi gwner of tax sale certificate to three years from date of tax throug! 198—Lynch of Richland: Lim- sament to pay frtirlonsies for 10° mill Pe |g property. age tia dees oe atin — , Bastgate, ilton, Marshall, Lea es a eserald and Sathre: Endorses Bismarck as capital city of North Dakota, Saturday. Gis epee the championship game on Saturday evening which we are very fr sigan say was won by our team, the arese Diag. 18 $0, 21: The s|part of this week. John Wetzel of Bismarck spent the week-end here visiting with relatives and friends. Rev. and Mrs. Kinzler were callers at the John Anderson home north of town Saturday. ~ John Hanen and Mrs. Gueren were business ‘callers ‘at the county seat Wednesday. The Tappen basketball team won the free throw contest here, and were awarded a handsome trophy. Mr. and Mrs. Con Farstead and daughter Florenee of Harvey. Otto Baden of Velva and Miss Helen Benum and mother of Bergen, were guests at the Baden home Sunday. { SCHOOL NOTES ] BALDWIN The “flu” has interfered with the attendance at school the past two weeks. Dorris Hogue was in the hos- Pital several days last week but was able to return to school the latter Orland Bjelland has been confined to a Bismarck hos- Pital all this week and we understand is in a serious condition suffering from complications, . The following pupils have ad pers fect ie dt Anderson, ~ Ri -Geigle, Delores and Lillian’ Gehrke, David and Jeryl Haibeck, Doris and George Poole, and Lavyr! Williams. The fourth and fifth grade geog- ‘raphy classes have’ ‘been relief maps of the United States and North America: The maps are at- tractive when completed and colored with water colors. The Young Citizens’ League held its regular weekly meeting Friday aft- pga veg are under way for a party ven soon. The pemeicens appointed the Engelman and tava Louise and Lawrence Zoller visited ‘school Friday afternoon, ——_—_—_— TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY now. Natural looking, Seat canes, eee lon waves $6.50. The Califor nia Wave, Nook, 1 Thee: atreet, Bismarck, Phone 7. Alabama ff ship 6,000 and 8,000 pater crops annually, eee on More than half of the 668. students at Wake Forest college do outside work to defray eae