Class: In order to be entitled to aid as a state rural school of the second class, such school shall have complied with the following conditions for the school year next preceding that for which the aid is granted, viz: First, such school shall have maintained at least nine (9) month's school. Second, it shall be taught by an efficient teacher, holding at least a first-grade elementary certificate. Third it shall have a suitable school building properly lighted, heated and ventilated; sanitary closets and other necessary accommodations; library, and such other apparatus as is necessary to do efficient work. Fourth, such school shall have a regular and orderly course of study as prescribed in the state course of study for common schools, including elementary agriculture, and shall comply with such additional rules as may be established by the state board of education. Third Class: In order to be entitled to aid as a state rural school of the third class, such school shall have complied with the following conditions for the school year next preceding that for which aid is granted, viz: First, such school shall have maintained at least eight (8) months' school. Second, it shall be taught by an efficient teacher, holding at least a second-grade elementary certificate. Third, it shall have a suitable school building, properly lighted, heated and ventilated; sanitary and commodious out-houses, and other necessary accommodations; library and such other apparatus as is necessary to do efficient work. Fourth, such school shall have a regular and orderly course of study as prescribed in the state course of study for common schools, including elementary agriculture, and shall comply with such rules as may be established by the state board of education.

§ 1445. THE APPORTIONMENT. WHEN APPORTIONED. AMOUNT OF APPORTIONMENT.] Between the first and fifteenth of August in each year, the state board of education shall apportion such amounts as are appropriated to each of said state graded consolidated schools, the sums named in Section 1446 of this Act; to each of state graded schools which have fully complied with the provisions of this act and such additional rules as may be established by the state board relating to state graded schools, the sum of one-hundred dollars in each year to state graded schools of the first class, to state graded schools of the second class, a sum of seventy-five dollars; and to state graded schools of the third class, the sum of fifty dollars; and the board shall apportion to each of the state rural schools which have fully complied with the provisions of this act and such additional rules as may be established by the board relating to state rural schools, the sum of fifty dollars in each year to each rural school of the first class, to each state rural school of the second class, the sum of forty dollars, and to each state rural school of the third class, a sum of thirty dollars; provided that in any district where the tax rate for the preceding year is fifteen mills and less than twenty-five, these amounts shall be doubled for each class of school, and that in any district where the tax rate of the preceding year is twenty-five mills or greater,

these amounts shall be trebled. These several amounts shall be paid by the state treasurer on the warrant of the state auditor when duly certified and filed with the state auditor by the superintendent of public instruction. Provided also that in case the amount apportioned shall not be sufficient to pay the amount specified, then the amount available shall be apportioned pro rata. among the schools entitled thereto. Provided further that the state board of education shall furnish to, each state rural school, each state graded school and each state graded consolidated school a certificate of standardization and a metal plate designating the rank of such schools, the same to be paid for from the appropriation for these schools.

§ 1446. AID TO CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS. CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS DEFINED.] Any consolidated school meeting the requirements for the state graded school of the first class shall receive aid in the sum of four hundred dollars, any consolidated school meeting the requirements for the state graded school of the second. class shall receive aid in the sum of three hundred fifty dollars, and any consolidated school meeting the requirements for a state graded school of the third class shall receive aid in the sum of three hundred dollars; provided that in any district where the tax rate for the preceding year is fifteen mills and less than twenty-five, each school shall receive double the amount named here, and that where the tax rate for the preceding year is twenty-five mills or more, each school shall receive treble the amount. It is provided further that a consolidated school here and elsewhere in the law is one where at least two teachers are employed and at least eighteen contiguous sections are served, without regard to the manner of its formation.

§ 1448. ADVANCEMENT OF RURAL, GRADED, OR GRADED CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS TO HIGHER CLASSES.] When any state graded school, state graded consolidated school, or state rural school in this state attains such degree of proficiency as to satisfy a state inspector of rural and consolidated schools that it has the qualifications necessary to entitle it to be advanced to the higher class, such inspector may recommend the same to the state board of education for such advancement. If the state board is satisfied that such school has complied with all the requirements to entitle it to promotion, said board at any regular meeting shall raise it as recommended.

Approved March 10, 1917.

CHAPTER 213.

[S. B. No. 33-Drown.]

SCHOOL DISTRICT BOUNDARIES.

An Act to amend Section 1146 of the Compiled Laws of North Dakota for 1913, Relating to Changing of School District Boundaries.

Be it Enacted by the Legislative Assembly of the State of North Dakota:

§ 1. AMENDMENT.] That Section 1146 of the Compiled Laws of North Dakota for 1913 be amenedd to read as follows:

1146. BOUNDARIES, HOW CHANGED.] The Board of County Commissioners and County Superintendent of Schools upon being petitioned so to do by a majority of the school voters residing in the districts whose boundaries will be affected, shall submit to the qualified voters at the next annual school election any proposal to change the boundaries of any school district or to consolidate two or more districts already organized. Upon ratification of the proposed change of boundaries the County Commissioners shall arrange the boundaries as directed.

Approved March 1, 1917.

CHAPTER 214.

[H. B. No. 304-Eckert.1

SCHOOL OF MINES.

An Act Providing Funds for the School of Mines for Necessary Equipment and the Work and Maintenance of the Investigations and Tests of the Clays of the State to Show Their Value and Methods of Utilization for Industrial Purposes and Making an Appropriation therefor.

Be it Enacted by the Legislative Assembly of the State of North Dakota:

§ 1. APPROPRIATION.] For the purpose of providing at the School of Mines, necessary equipment and material and for the work and maintenance of the investigations and tests of the clays of the state to prove in a practical way, their special fitness for a variety of industries, there is hereby appropriated out of any money in the state treasury, not otherwise appropriated, the sum of four thousand dollars for the biennial period of 1917-1918.

§ 2. EMERGENCY.] Whereas, it is necessary for the immediate preservation of peace, health and safety that this act shall become effective without delay for the following reasons, to-wit: that there is demand that the necessary material and equipment be provided for carrying out the purposes of this act before July 1st, 1917, and there are now no funds provided for these purposes; therefore, this act shall become and be in force and effect immediately upon its passage and approval.

Approved March 13, 1917.

CHAPTER 215.

[S. B. No. 250-Wenstrom.]

TEACHERAGES.

An Act Providing for the Building of Teacherages.

Be it Enacted by the Legislative Assembly of the State of North Dakota:

1.] The school board in any district where two or more schools have consolidated, is hereby empowered to build and equip a dwelling for the use of teachers in such district, the same to be known as a teacherage, and provided, that when petitioned by a majority of the voters of the district asking for the erection of such teacherage, it shall be the duty of the school board to provide such teacherage without unnecessary delay.

Approved March 9, 1917.

SODA FOUNTAINS

CHAPTER 216.

[H. B. No. 380-Prater.]

SODA FOUNTAINS.

An Act to Regulate the Installation and Operation of Soda Fountains, and requiring the Owners and Lessees of all Soda Water Fountains to Register same with the Food Commissioner and State Chemist.

Be it Enacted by the Legislative Assembly of the State of North Dakota:

§ 1. All soda water fountains in this state before they are operated shall be installed according to the specifications to be prescribed by the food commissioner and state chemist of this state, who shall, upon the proper installation of such soda water fountain, issue an annual permit for its operation.

§ 2. The food commissioner and state chemist is hereby authorized and required to formulate such rules and regulations for the installation and operation of soda water fountains as may be necessary to meet the requirements of the food, drug and sanitary laws of the state of North Dakota.

§3.. To obtain such permit the owner or lessee of each soda water fountain shall in the month of December for the succeeding year make application to the food commissioner and state chemist. for such permit, and shall give to such food commissioner and state chemist the information required by him regarding the installation of such fountain, and shall pay to such food commissioner and state chemist with such application the sum of $10.00, which sum shall, if the application be granted, be paid to the state

treasurer of North Dakota and be paid into the general fund of the state.

4. The food commissioner or state chemist, or his deputy or agent, has the right at any and all times to inspect the installation and operation of all soda water fountains in this state, and if such are not installed and operated according to the rules laid down by such food commissioner and state chemist, the inspecting officer has the right to cancel the permit granted for the installation and operation for such fountain.

5. PENALTY.] The penalty for the violation of any of the provisions of this act or the failure to register any soda water fountain as herein before provided shall be a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof the owner or lessee shall be required to pay not less than $10.00 nor more than $50.00 with cost, or be imprisoned in the county jail not less than ten or more than thirty days.

Approved March 12, 1917.

SPECIAL ADMINISTRATOR

CHAPTER 217.

[S. B. No. 112-Sandstrom.]

APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL ADMINISTRATOR IN CERTAIN CASES. An Act Providing for the Appointment of a Special Administrator for the Purpose of Releasing a Mortgage or Judgment against a Deceased Person which has been Satisfied but not Discharged of Record.

Be it Enacted by the Legislative Assembly of the State of North Dakota:

§ 1. AMENDMENT.] Whenever it shall appear, by affidavit or verified petition, to the county court that an inhabitant of such county has died, leaving no debts unpaid or that his estate has been fully settled and the executor or administrator thereof has been discharged, and that any mortgage or judgment in favor of such deceased person remains undischarged of record or any other act remains unperformed on the part of such person the performance of which affects or is of importance to petitioner or any other person, the court may appoint a special administrator for the purpose of releasing and discharging such mortgage or judgment of record or performing such other acts as may be deemed necessary in the premises. The county court may in its discretion fix the amount of the bond of such special administrator, which in no case shall exceed twice the value of the property in question, and if it appears that the property is of no value and that it is only