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ENACTED BY THE RECENT LEG-
ISLATURE AND 8IQNED BY
GOVERNOR.
THREE MEASURES ARE VETOED
Complete Digest of the Bills Passed
by the Thirty-first Scc3on of the
Nebraska Legislature Which
Have Become Laws,
The thirty-first session of the Ne
braska legislature passed 203 acts,
124 of them originating In the house
and seventy-nine In tho senate. Two
senate bills and one house bill were
vetoed by Governor ShallcnbcrScr.
Tho senate bills which failed to re
ceive executive approval were Now
355, Brown's Indeterminate sentence
act and No. 174, an Irrigation bill by
Raymond. The house meacure ve
toed was No. 60, by Gates, to allow
the licensing of saloons within two
and one-half miles of military posts.
A complete digest of tho bills passed
and signed follows:
House Bills.
41, by Clark Appropriates $20,000
for logltilntlvc expenses.
42, by Clark Appropriates $80,000
for legislative salaries.
29, by Bcgole Appropriates $3,600
for the purchase of 400 copies of
Cobbcy'H statutes.
79, by Skeon Joint resolution mom
ornllzlng congress to place n clock
on tho federal building In Lincoln.
10,1, by Clark Appropriates $000
for deficiency In governor's ofTlcc.
181, by Clark Appropriates $16,000
for penitentiary deficiency.
129, by Leldlgh Chartei for cities
of 5,000 to 25,000 population, provid
ing that franchises may bo granted
only upon a majority vote of the
electors.
1, by Humphrey Oregon plan for
electing U. S. senators. Candidates
for legislature may pledge or refuse
to pledge themselves to vote for tho
candidate receiving the highest popu
lar vote and the fact that they have
pledged or refused to pledge them
selves shall be printed on tho bal
lots.
90, by Carr Commission mer
chants required to secure license
from state food commissioner upon
payment of $10 and give bond for
$2,000.
80. by Dolezal Prohibits sale or
flro crackers oyer five Inches long,
blank cartridge revolvers or blank
cartridges. Effective January 1,
1910.
appointed fifteen days prior to date
of primary and servo one year.
49, by ThomnB Establishes ti po
lieu relief fund for Omaha.
73, by Tnylor of Custer School dis
trict moderator may administer outh
to other members of board.
76, by Kntouc Separates engin
eering school from school f agricul
ture In state university.
89, by Hadsell Requires binding
twine to be labelled with namo of
manufacturer or Importer, number ot
foot to the pound, material, tonsil
strongth, date of manufacture and
percentage of oil.
110, by Fries Precinct omcers not
to bo nominated by primary.
132, by Bnrrett Appropriates ma
trlculatlon fees of Keamev normal
school for purchase of bookB and li
brary Biipplles for tho school.
170. by Moore Curative act for
weight per bushel statute.
201, by Case Appropriates 90 per
cent of the university 1-mUl levy
and $30,000 of delinquent tax collec
tions. t 36, by Henry Appropriates $20,000
for statute of Lincoln.
47, by Young Empowers village
boards to appoint truant ofllcers.
127, by West Stallions for public
breeding must bo registered with pro
fessor ot nnlmal husbandry or utato
'university, otherwlso they must bo
advertised as "grade atalllonB."
, 140, by Klllen Packages of paint
must bo labelled with percentage of
each Ingredient, liquid and solid, tho
quantity in gallons or frnctlon thereof
and namo of manufacturer.
13, by Taylor of York County
Judge may extend tlmo for payment
ot debts to estates six mouths at n
time but not to exceed three years.
12, by Taylor oN York County
judge may pay to his successor funds
received by him for heirs who have
not been found.
22, by Tnlcott Parties charged
with crime and are found to bo In
Han.o shall be committed to an asy
lum and detained there until dis
charged by duo process of law.
27, by Taylor of Hitchcock Pro
dibits dealers In grain, lumber
other commodities from paying n
higher price or Helling at u lower
price In one place than In another,
freight considered, for tho purpose
of injuring n competitor.
34, by Sink Hotels nuiBt air
mattresses once In three months; top
sheet must he nluoty-nluo Inches long;
Individual towels must bo furnished
guosts; water closets In house In
towns where there nro wutor works
mill sowers.
99, by Ruhee Tho proposition to
re-survey a !uunty may be submitted
upon a petition by 20 per cent of tho
voters. Majority voto curries tho
proposition.
137, by Chase If a majority of cat
tle and horso owners In u county pe
tition tho county board n county
stock Inspector Hhnll bo nppolnted to
Inspect nil stock shipped except to
Chlcngo, Kansas City, Omaha and
Sioux City. Fee, 10 Cents per bend
for horses'; 4 cents tor cattle.
10, by Taylor of York Fixes feos
or county Judges.
11, by Taylor of York County
Judge shall keep a probata record,
fee book, general Index to probate
records and Index to wills deposited.
357, by Hoiipodsky Appropriates
$10,000 for u barn, horses, harness,
wagons and carriage for Kearney In
dustrial school.
39, by Kelley Appropriates $3,000
to re-lmburso old soldiers for pension
money taken by bonrd of public
lands and buildings.
70, by Case Requires profes
sional nurses to be graduates of
training school and bo registered. The
board of health to appoint three sec
retaries who will conduct tho ex
anilnatlons, applicants to pay a fee
ot $5.
HI, by Carr Appropriates $15,000
for an agricultural experiment Bta
tlon to be located In Sioux, Dawes,
Box Unite, Sheridan. Cherry, Keya
Paha, Brown or Rock county.
126, by Hector Appropriates ma
triculation Tees or the Peru normnl
school tor purchase or books and
llbrury supplies for the school.
158, by HtiBhco Proceedings for
the Issuance of Irrigation bonds may
bo confirmed by district court upon
application of tho board of directors
or bond holders.
235, by Clark Increasing tho sal
ary of deputy secretary of stute to
$1,800 per yoar.
149. by Carr County superintend
ent may divide and nttuch to other
districts any district In which no
school Is held.
128, by Lawrence Stuto military
code.
159, by Kuhl Amendments to pri
mary law. County committeemen
shall be selected uy delogatcs to
county convention, who shall also
Bolcct dolegutes to state convention.
State convention to bo hold last Tuos
day In July nt placo designated by
committee. It will formulate plat
form nnd select state committee.
214, by Skeen Precinct or town
ship assessors to bo elected every
two years. In every village or city
having 1,000 population a city asses
uni r.linll In. nWtnl mill In cities of
4.000 or nioro population a district
assessor Bhall be elected for each
4,000 or fraction.
215. by Skeen Changes tltlo of
deputy assessor to precinct assessor.
Provides that tho average capital of
grain broker shall include that in
vested In grain at time of assess
ment, which shall not bo considered
tangible property.
228, by Grlllln Subjects persons
obstructing dralnngo ditch or water
courso to lino ot $50 nnd damages.
423, by Hanking Committee Tho
doposlt guarantee law.
112, by Fries Allows county boards
to levy a Bpecial emergency brldgo
tax of I mill.
131. by Bowman Prohibits the co
ercion ot any voter at any primary,
caucus, convention or election by
threatening his discharge or to closo
place of business In case of the suc
cess or failure of any cundldato or
party. Penalty, $100 lino or forty
days in jail or both.
227, by Gates Appropriates $3,000
for Improvements at the South Bend
fish hatchery.
242, by McVicker Treasurers of
political committees shall lllo with
county clerk 15 days before electlou
all campaign contributions ot $50 or
moro and shall continue to report
such contributions of $50 or more
within two days of election. Treas
urers must file within twenty days a
statement of all receipts and how ex
pended; shall not recclvo more than
$1,000 from one person and everyono
giving $250 or moro must lllo u state
ment of same with county clerk.
270, by Blystone Appropriates
$1,000 for furniture for G. A. It. room
nt state house.
309, by Fish and Game Committee
Appropriates $2,000 for tho Cherry
county llsli hatchery.
397, by Taylor ot Hitchcock Ap
propriates $525 for ve-survoy ot Fifth
guide meridian In Dundy county.
123, by Bnshee Appropriates $u,
000 to aid weak districts in maintain
ing live months' school.
203, by Klllen Provides for an ad
ditional deputy oil Inspector. Kero
sene must Btnnd a gravity and color
test. Specific gravity must bo 46
degrees at 60 degroea tompornturo,
except that coming from Kansas,
Colorado or Oklahoma, which must
test 42 degrees specific gravity at 60
degrees temperature. All gasoline
must test 62 degrees specific gravity
nt 60 temperature. Oils coming from
above states must havo container
stamped with name of state.
57, by Uegolo Appropriates $70,000
for two new buildings at Beatrice In-
or I stltute for feehlo minded.
33, by Armstrong Appropriates
$50,000 for wing for uormal school
building at Kearney.
150, by Thomas Fixes salary of
bailiffs in district court In Douglas
county at $1,200 per year.
189, by Skeen Appropriates $40,000
for an administration building and to
couipleto library building at Peru nor
mal school.
230, by Miller County boards to
pay for blanks for county superintend
ent, who shall furnish each district
with tho course of study prescribed
by state superintendent.
251, by Smith School trustees may
submit quostlon ot making levy of
not to exceed 10 mills for a Bpecial
fund for building. Majority ot voters
at unnuul meeting to decide.
533, by Wilson National banks
may reorganize and take ndvanUge of
gunranteo law or muy take advuntago
of Bamo when allowed to by act of
congress or decision ot federal court.
4, by Evans Railroad companies
must supply good cars for transporta
tion ot grain and must load satno
without discrimination.
18, by Ilusbeo Appropriates $5,000
for an agricultural experiment stqtlon
west of tho 102d meridian.
19, by Stoeckor One member of tho
Omaha school board to bo elected
from each ward.
144, by Taylor of Hitchcock Dor
mant Judgments cannot bo revived ut
ter ten years.
179, by Unshoe State board of Ir
rigation may appoint ditch superin
tendent to moasuro water nnd sup
ply those entitled to Banto to their
pro rata nharo.
216, by Connolly Firemen In metro
politan and first class cities who hnve
served twenty-one years to receive
pension equal to one-half of salary
at tlmo of retirement, not less than
$50 per month.
37 , by Clnrk Trains on main lines
nuiBt carry engineer, fireman, con
ductor and flagman; tralnH having less
than live cars may run with n crow of
four. Main lino truins running 100
miles or moro shall carry threo brake
men. 391, by Clark Provides that tho
permanent school fund may be invest
ed In Nebraska municipal bonds.
SO, by Loldlgh Supremo court Bhall
pay tho treasury all fees collected. He
Bhall receive a salary ot $4,000 per
year and tho deputy clerk and deputy
reporter shall rccoive $2,500 per year
each.
136, by Bowman Hogs dying of
cholera must be burned at once. Pen
alty, $10 fine.
163, by Busheo Judges In vacation
may give permission for service by
publication lr pluce of rcsldenco of
defendant Is unknown to plulntlff.
198, by Haper Requires county
boards to provide metal markers for
graves ot soldiers when petitioned to
do so by live freeholders.
286, by Talcott Provides that tbe
governor shall at once appoint a new
normal school board of five, tho state
treasurer and superintendent being ex
officio members. Bourd has control
ot state und Junior normals.
322, by Pool Counties to provhlo
for Indigent consumptives, vnccino
therapy treatment at hospitals, cost
not to exceed $10 per week each.
347, by Scheele Provides that
where tile drains havo been In use
for ten years tho right of ubo shall
be In the owner ot the land drained
regardless of ownership of land
through which drain passes.
287, by W. Z. Taylor Misdemeanor
to leuve animals tied on tho Btreef
in cold for two hours or more or to
pick live fowls. Penalty, fine of $5 to
$50.
385, by Pool Increases pay ot sher
iffs In counties of 6,000 to 16,000 pop
ulation to $1',200 per year.
125. by Holmes Mayor of Omaha
to appoint a lire warden at $1,500 par
yoar. I
509, by Humphrey Legalizes Ne
braska Corn Improvers' Association
and appropriates $2,uuo.
418, by K. A. Brown Empowers
Sherman vounty to pay V. T. Gibson
$512 for brldgo work done by him.
66, by Wilson Grand Jury to bo
called for first day ot first term of
court each year.
271, by Young Appropriates $18,000
for permanent improvements at Nor
folk asylum.
153. by Taylor of Custer Commis
sioner of public lands and buildings
to appoint deputy surveyors to settle
disputes.
359. by Bates Governor, auditor
and secretary of state to constitute
printing board; governor to appoint
secretary.
499, by Groves Governor In July,
1909, to appoint four secretaries of
the board ot health nnd a state health
Inspector.
515, by Connolly Persons convict
ed of non-support may give bond to
provldo for family.
419, by Brown of Sherman Empow
ers Sherman county to pay W. T. Gig
son $566 for brldgo work.
172. by Shoemaker Joint resolution
for constitutional nmoudment provid
ing that foreign born males shall com
pleto their citizenship within fivo
years after making declaration ot In
tention or 'lose t.ho right to vote.
202, by McVicker Authorizes coun
ty boards to tssuo drain ago bonds.
512, by claims committee Governor,
audttor and attorney gcnoral shall In
vestigate surety and fidelity compan
ies a:id fix maximum rates for bonds,
effectlvo July 1, 1909.
26, by Sink Hotels, lodging houses,
theatres und other public buildings
two or more storios high must huvo
outside firo escapes.
98, by Botts Public roads which
havo been used ror ton years can only
bo vacnted with tho consent of major
ity ot voters residing within Jlvo'mllon
of road,
203, by Eastman Upon petition of
one-fourth of tho Motors, county board
shall submit tho proposition to mako
C mill lovy for not to exceed live years
to build court houso or jull. Majority
voto carried proposition.
9, Taylor of York County boards
mado divide county Into road districts,
but no such district shall bo in moro
than one voting precinct.
139, by Pllger Appropriates $90,
000 for tho purchaso of tho Wayno
uormal school,
furnish free transportation for mom
burs of families of employes who die
In tho service.
245, by McVicker Village board to
consist of tho clerk, assessor and Jus
tice of the peace receiving the high
est vote.
372, by Griffin County board re
quired to furnish Biipplles for county
surveyors.
72, by Brown of Lancaster Gover
nor shall appoint a chief deputy flro
commissioner nt salary of $2,000 per
year nnd two deputies at $1,500. They
shall Investigate and report on all
fires nnd may Inspect buildings and re
quire Improvements In conditions. De
partment to bo Biipportcd by nn ad
ditional tax of 1 1-2 per cent on
gross premiums of Insurance compan
ies. 232, by Chase Appropriates $35,000
for a normal school In Sixth congres
sional district.
233, by Baker Annual town meet
ings shall be held on tho first Tues
day In Mnrch.
273, by HoBpodsky Changes tho Ne
braska Institute for Deuf and Dumb
to Nebraska School for tho Deaf.
69, by Taylor ot Custer School dis
tricts unable to maintain nine months
school need not pay tuition of resi
dent pupils attending high school In
another district.
83, by W. J. Taylor Damages
caused by laying out, discontinuing or
oponlng a county road shall bo paid
from tho general fnnd.
130, by Krous Provides for uni
form warehouse receipts. Tho Na
tional Bankers' Association's uniform
warehouse bill.
163, by Nettleton The attorney gen
oral shall consult and advise with
county nttornoys In criminal matters
arising In their counties nnd shall
give udvlco to state officials. He may
request the assistance of county at
torneys In district and supreme court
In matters arising In tholr counties.
171, by Gerdes The state auditor
may refuse to issue or may revoko
license for Insurance agent.
224, by Noyes Buffalo, carp nnd
catfish may be seined with two-Inch
mash net from Juno 1 to November 1,
seiner to pay deputy gumo warden $2
for license and give bond for $100.
Open season for squirrels from Octo
ber 1 to November 30. No open season
for quail. Ducks and geese, Septem
bers 15 to April 5.
284, by Henry Prohibits tho sale
ot liquor to udlans, whole or mixed
blood.
358, by Wilson Maximum rates for
transportation of crude petroleum and
fuel oil.
463. by Clark Current expense ap
propriation bill.
465, by Clark Salary appropriation
bill.
464, by Wilson Creates a board, ot
examiners for public accountants, con
sisting of tho statu auditor and two
to bo appointed by the coventor. Those
passing tho examination to be known
as certlfiod public uccouutants.
468, by Brodorick Appropriates $50
for a building at tho school for tho
deaf In Omaha.
474, by Connolly Tho board of den
tal secretaries Bhall Issue license to
licentiates from other states upon pay
ment of a fee of $25.
478, by Byland Repeals wolf boun
ty law.
486, by Smith Bleaching of flour
with nitrogen peroxide Is not adulter
ation. Packages of dairy products, the
products of wheat, corn or oats, sugar,
syrup und molasses, lard or lard sub
stitutes, dried or preserved fruits
must be branded on the outsldo with
tho not weight or volumo.
514, by Snyder Applications for
pardon shall not bo made oftcner
than onco yearly and hearings on such
applications shall be granted at tho
discretion of the governor.
51C, by commltteo on deficiencies
Deficiency appropriation bill.
529, by Snyder Mlscelaneous clnlms
appropriation bill.
578, by Pool, at request of tho gov
ernor Common carriers or public ser
vice corporations forbidden to Issue
stocks, bonds, or notes running more
than ono year without permission of
state railway commission. Such" evi
dence of indebtedness can only bo Is
aued for the purpose ot ncqulring
property, construction, completing ex
tensions or Improving facilities, Im
provement or maintenance of Its ser
vice or tho discharge or refunding of
its obligations.
300, by Klein Cities of the second
class may losuo bonds for water-works
nnd sower construction upon tho af
firmative voto ot three-fifths ot tho30
voting on tho proposition.
310, by Majors Makc3 proceedings
of G. A. It. department of Nebraska
a part of tho state military archives
and provides that they shall be print
ed by tho Btato.
350, by Miller Governor shall np
point threo commissioners to hnvo
chnrge of the home for the friendless,
which shnll be known as the state
school. This bourd shall select nn
agent nt $1,500 per yoar, whose duty
It shall be to find homes for tho
children sent to the schopl. If suffi
cient number of free homos cannot
bo found for all, stnte may pay $2 per
week board In families.
386, by Howell Where no Inquest
Is hoid coroner to recelvo $5 for
viewing dead body nnd $5 for taking
snmc to the morgue.
394, by Lavorty County boards
shall establish public roads on elthor
side of dralnngo ditches when peti
tioned to do so by u majority of tho
owners of the land adjoining ditch.
136, by Howell Joint resolution
memornllzlns congress to Issue $500,
000,000 of 2 per cent bonds for Im
provement of rivers and harbors.
50, by Ransom Repeals act making
the county comptroller of Douglas
county e:: officio comptroller of Omaha.
11. by Ransom Regulates Issue of
bonds by cttyof Omaha.
15, by Tanner Governor to desig
nate papors In which proposed consti
tutional amendments shall bo pub
lished. 159, by Miller Prohibits frntcrnl
ties In high schools und empowers
boards to expel students who belong
to Btich organizations.
93, by Randall Cites may condemn
land for park purposes.
26, by Fuller Empowers deputy as
sessors to administer oaths.
89, by Ransom District court may
grant to guardian right to mortgage
real estate" of a minor for tho benefit
of tho latter.
52, by Miller Blackmail or extor
tion mado a felony; three years In
the penitentiary or a fine of from $200
to $500.
65, by King District clerk shall re
turn divorce statistics to state board
of health annually.
66, by King County judge shall re
turn marriage statistics to state board
of health annually.
120, by Miller Applicant for di
vorce must havo lived In stnte at
least ono yoar unless mnrrlago oc
curred In Nebraska and residence has
been continuous since. Where cause
of action arose outside of state two
years residence are required before
petition can be filed. Decree not to
become final until six months after
being entered.
13, by Tlbbots Acknowledgments
of deeds In other states must be U
accord with tho law or such state or
of Nebraska.
149, by Bart08 Cites of tho second
class having more than 1,500 Inhabf-
tants may adopt village form of gov
ernment by a majority vote, the ques
tion to be submitted when petitioned
for by one-fourth or the legal voters.
'1. by Howell Omaha charter bill.
315, by Howell Provides a retiring
pension fund for teachers In Omaha
public Bchools.
16, by Tanner City treasurer of
South Omaha to bo ex officio county
treasurer to collect taxes.
241, by commltteo of drainage
Drainage districts mny borow money
ror five years when authorized byhe
board or directors; they may dissolve
upon a three-fifth vote ot the mem
bers; may enlarge when petitioned by
ono-tourth or the land owners In tho
now territory nnd upon a mnjorlty voto
of thoso In tho district; mny overlap
and the land be nssessed In both
districts. They may go beyond their
bonds for an outlet which may be
purchased or condemned
58, by Ollls Trains carrying live
SENATE BILLS.
117, by Randall State depository
banks may deposit as Bocurlty for
public fundB, real estate mortgages
or municipal bonds.
122, by Randall County depository
banks may deposit as security for pub
lic funds, real estate mortgages or
municipal bonds.
133, by Ollls State railway commis
sion to mako physical valuation of
all steam railroads, telegraph, tele-
phono and express companies nnd tho
transportation facilities of stock yards
companies.
191, by Brown Husband charged
with wUo or child desertion may bo
discharged upon payment or giving
bond for tho paymont of from $200
to $1,000.
275, by Bartos Mnkcs It a felony
to steal Journal brasses from a cur
or onglno or tnmpor with olcctrlcal
signal dovlces. If death' rosults mur
der mny bo charged.
283, by Wlltso Unlawful to sell li
quor between 8 o'clock p. in. nnd 7
o'clock a. m. or on n primary election
day.
288, by Banning Railways required
to mow weeds on right of way boforo
seed tlmo. Othorwlso tho work shall
be dono by tho highway overseer and
192, by West Allows rnllroad to costs taxed to tho company.
stock must have caboose which must
be supplied with toilet closots.
95, by Wlltse Freight damage
clalniB against railroads must be Bet
tied within sixty days, or if the
shipment was an Interstate one, with
in ninety duys. Otherwise claimant
may collect 7 per cent Interest, pen
alty of $50 and attorney fee.
271, by Buhrnian Quieting tltlo to
lots sold by Howard county moro than
ton years ago.
71, by Banning Reciprocal demur
rage uct. Freight must be moved nt
least sixty miles per day; pnnnlty $1
per day per car. Cars must bo fur
nished promptly or penalty bo paid.
18, by Ransom Governor to np
point board of osteopathy of five mom
hers to examine applicants for regis
tration and license.
. 163, by Buck Cider vlnegnr must
contain 1 6-10 per cent elder vlnog-.tr
solids.
176, by Miller Convoying to the city
of Lincoln title to block No. 29, Lin
coln. 263, by Cain Allows a supplemen
tal assessment to pay drainage bonds.
264, by Cain Curative of dralnngo
net, articlo 4, chapter 89, compiled
statutes.
91, by Randull Party to suit mny
deslgnato paper In which notices are
to bo published.
123, by Volpp Mutual benefit com
panies may pay annuity equal to ono
tenth of tho faco of tho policy to
members who hnvo reached tho ugo
of seventy, sumo to bo deducted from
amount finally paid.
134, by King District Judge mny In
vestigate record of persons found
guilty or felony, it first ortenso no
may defer sontenco and parole of
fender from term to term for no less
a length of tlmo than the maximum
sentence would amount to and If tho
parolo Is not broken muy then bo dis
charged. 152, by Miller Requests tho board
of regents to establish n 'school of cltl
zonshlp in tho stnto university when
ever deemed advisable by them.
260, by Banning Governor to ap
point nn assistant dairy inspector at
$1,50 per year.
262, by Banning Provides for tho
branding of milk nnd croam cans and
bottles and prohibits tho uso of such
branded containers by any but tho
owner.
40S, by Ransom Cures ,cMcct jn
Omnha charter bill.
115, by Myers Makes it unlawful
to lower or divert the -water of nny
lnko of twenty ncres area and requir
ing permission from tho Btate bonrd
of Irrigation to drain nny natural
lake.
137, by Buhrman Prohibits taklnj;
any pnrt of the pension of an Inmato
of n aoldlers' homo or considering tho
amount of such pension In determin
ing qualifications for admission.
1 13, by Bartos Requires railroads
to connect tholr depots with local tele
phono exchange.
161, by BOdlnson Board of public
lands nnd buildings mny lenso and
Travel rights on school lands.
345, by Bartos Limits liability of ho
tel keepers to 5200 for valuables lost;
trunks und contents, $150 each; vallso
and contents, $50 ench; package, $50.
Hotel keepers shnll havo Hen on bag
gage of guosts which shull bo exempt
from other attachment.
101, by Tanner South Omaha char
tor. 3, by Buck Funds doposlted In a
bank In the namo ot two or moro
persons may be paid to either or tho
survivor, in tho due courso of busi
ness. 10, by-King All corporations ex
cept banks, lnsuranco companies and
building nnd loan associations shall
pay an annual tax of from $5 to $200.
28, by Fuller State board ot equali
zation must give notice to county offi
cials of Intention to rniso the assessed
valuation of such county.
51. by Bartos Increases tho salary
of tho county attorney ot Douglas
county to $4,000 per year.
81, by Randall Prohibits being In
toxicated or drinking liquors on rail
road trains after being told by con
ductor to desist. Conductor may re
move passenger who refuses to desist,
nt first stopping placo, giving him or
der for return of price of unused
transportation.
100, by Donohue All candidates for
supreme, district or county Judge, for
regents of the state university, state
nnd county superintendent to bo nom
inated by petition only nnd names to
be printed on a separate ballot,
marked "Non-partisan ballot." No par
ty may endorse or criticise such can
didate and no person holding such
office shnll bo a candidate for nny
office requiring a party nomination.
109, by Ollls Amends primary elec
tion law. Names of candidates must
be rotated. Candidates of nil parties
shall be printed on tho same ballot,
side by side. If an elector votes tor
candidates In more than one column
his bnllot will be thrown out. Precinct
committeemen to be elected at tho
primary and they to select tho county
chairman.
140. by Randall State food com
missioner may inspect nnd enforce
cleanliness and sanitary conditions In
hotel and restaurant kitchens and
other places where food Is prepared
or stored.
156, by Bartos Incorporates certain
Boheminn fraternal societies.
175, by Raymond Providing for tho
refunding of irrigation bonds.
193, by Brown Cities of tho second
class having less than 5,000 popualtlon
may park and pavo streets and charge
cost to abutting property.
190, by Ransom Feo bill for clerks
of dlBtrlct courts.
225, by Howell All lnsuranco con
tracts written by companies licensed
In the state must be signed by a resi
dent ngent.
247, by Raymond Prescribes proce
dure for tho Issue of Irrigation bonds
and requires nnnunl reports by Irriga
tion districts to tho stato board ot Irri
gation. 255. by Randall Railroads which In
tersect each other must build transfer
switches and platforms.
284, by Brown Allows county at
torney of Lnncnstor county to expend
$500 nnnunlly for detective work.
325, by Raymond Requires tho pro
ceedings of irrigation boards to bo
published In a paper ot genornl circu
lation In tho district.
330, by Miller Street railway com
panies may extend th'olr lines ton
mllos Into tho country nnd may ac
quire lutcrurban lines for that dis
tance. 339, by Ollls Gasollno motor trains
must carry two motormen; must havo
two toilet closets and a smoking com
partment. 302, by Miller Stock Insurance com
panies must deposit with tho stnto
nuditor securities to tho value of tholr
policies, not to exceed $100,000.
304, by Brown A village of 1,500 or
more population shull ho ono school
district nnd como under tho provi
sions of tho Inw now relating to In
corporated placos of tho sumo stzo .
314, by Howell Repeals inw creat
ing county comptroller for Douglas
county.
318, by Mlllor Stamps bought for
use of stnto to bo perforated with tho
letters, "NEB." Uso of such Btnmps
for prlvnto uso forblddon.
321, by Tlbbots Localizes contracts
made by foreign real estuto loan com
panies which hnvo no agent in tho
Btate.
308, by Gammlll Precincts, town
ships, cities of tho second class, and
villages, may voto bonds lu aid of
electric railroads.
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