of the party or parties entitled to such compensation in the sum so certified, payable out of the "Sheep Inspection and Indemnity Fund." Section 6. The Board must make an annual report, in writing to the Governor on the thirtieth day of November of each Year. Such report must give a complete statement of the transaction of the Board during the year. Section 7. The Board of County Commissioners, at the time of the annual levying of taxes, must levy a tax of one-half of one mill on every dollar of the assessed value of all sheep in their respective counties to be collected as are other taxes, and paid by the State Treasurer, who must keep the same as a separate fund to be known as the Sheep Inspection and Indemnity Fund which fund must be used in 'defraying any expenses of deputy sheep inspectors and all other expenses incurred under the provisions of this act except the salary of the State Veterinary Surgeon but at no time shall any warrants be drawn upon this fund in excess of the amount of money in said fund or to exceed the amount of taxes collected. and paid in. Section 8. The board first appointed shall convene in the City of Helena upon a date to be named by the Governor which date shall not be later than April 15, 1897. Section 9. Whenever any deputy inspector files in the office of the State Auditor proper vouchers, duly approved by the Board of Sheep Commissioners setting forth: 1. The name in full of such deputy inspector. 2. The kind and nature of the services rendered. 3. The particular locality when (where?) the work was done. 4. The time and the length of time employed. 5. The number of sheep inspected and the name of the owner or person in charge. 6. The disease or diseases treated and the number treated for each disease and the length of time of such treatment and the result. 7. The amount claimed and the value of such services, the State Auditor must audit the same and if found correct, draw a warrant in favor of such deputy inspector, payable out of any moneys in the "Sheep Inspection and Indemnity Fund." Section 10. The board of sheep commissioners must upon request of any organized wool growers association in the State, or of any three sheep owners in any county, or upon request of the State Veterinary Surgeon, appoint a capable person as deputy inspector in such county who shall hold his office during the pleasure of the board and must perform the duties prescribed for him by the Political Code. Section 11. Any and all Acts and parts of Acts in conflict with this act are hereby repealed. Section 12. This Act shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage. Approved March 5th, 1897. SENATE BILL NO. 47. An Act regulating the office and traveling expenses of State Officers and providing the manner of Allowance and payment thereof. Be it enacted by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Montana: Section 1. Each State Officer shall be allowed his necessary office and his actual and necessary traveling expenses, when performing the duties pertaining to his office. No such officer shall be allowed as expenses, a larger amount than has been actually and necessarily incurred or paid out by him. Each officer shall be required to travel by the shortest practicable route, and in cases when same can be done, shall be required to use mileage books or other means of reduced transportation. Section 2. Each officer shall be required to make out and file with the State Board of Examiners, an itemized and verified account with proper vouchers thereto attached, of his expenses and same shall be passed upon and allowed by such Board before being paid. Section 3. Any such officer who shall knowingly collect or receive as expenses a greater sum than has actually and necessarily been paid out or incurred by him, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall upon conviction thereof be fined in any sum not less than Two Hundred and fifty dollars nor more than one thousand dollars, and it is hereby made the duty of the Attorney General to prosecute any violation of the provisions of this Act. Section 4. This Act to take effect and be in force on and after its passage and approval. Approved March 4th, 1897. HOUSE BILL NO. 69. An Act repealing Section 162 and amending Section 163 of Article II of the Political Code of Montana: Be it enacted by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Montana: That Section 162 of Article II of the Political Code of Montana, which reads "The Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House of Representatives and Sergeant-at-Arms of each House for any session must at the next succeeding session of the body perform the duties of their offices until their successors are elected and qualified" is hereby repealed. "Section 163 of Article II, of the Political Code of Montana is hereby amended to read as follows: "Section 163. At the hour of twelve o'clock M on the day appointed for the meeting of any regular session of the Legislative Assembly, the President of the Senate, or in case of his absence or inability, then the senior member present must take the chair, call the Senators and Senators-elect to order, and then call over the Senatorial districts in their order, from which members have been elected at the preceding election, and as the same are called the members-elect must present their certificates, take the Constitutional oath of office, and assume their seats. The Senate may thereupon, if a quorum is present, proceed to elect its officers." Approved February 19, 1897. HOUSE BILL NO. 50. An "Act to amend Section 442 of Article VII, Chapter III, Title I, Part III, of the Political Code of Montana, relating to the State Treasurer." Be it enacted by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Montana: Section 1. That Section 442, of Article VII, Chapter III, Title I, Part III, of the Political Code be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: "Section 442. It is the duty of the State Treasurer on the presentation of State warrants regularly issued to pay the same out of any funds available for the purpose, and in the event that there are no funds available for such payment, he must register each warrant in a book or register to be kept for the purpose, entering the date of issue, date of registration, name in whose favor warrant is drawn, the number and amount thereof, and he shall endorse on each warrant so registered, on its face, "Presented for payment, and not paid for want of funds, and registered in this office this........day of..... .day of.........." inserting the date of registration; and he shall affix his signature as Treasurer thereto; and all warrants so registered and endorsed shall bear interest at the rate of six per cent per annum until called for payment, after which date interest shall cease; and all warrants shall be redeemed and paid in the order of their registration and in the manner as set forth in Section 444, of the Chapter hereinbefore mentioned. Section II. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to apply to any warrants issued on account of any Land Grant Fund or by virtue any special act authorizing the issuance thereof. Section III. This act shall be in full force from and after its passage. Approved March 1, 1897. SENATE BILL NO. 45. An Act repealing Sections 470 and 472, Article 9, Chapter 3, Title 1, Part 3 of the Political Code relating to the appointment of the State Land Agent and his annual salary. Be it enacted by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Montana: Section 1. That Sections 470 and 472, Article 9, Chapter 3, Title 1, Part 3 of the Political Code of Montana, be amended so as to read and shall be numbered as follows: Section 470. The Governor with the consent of the Board of Land Commissioners must appoint a State Land Agent who shall hold his office for the term of four years, or until his successor shall be appointed and qualified. Section 472. The annual salary of the State Land Agent for the services rendered in any capacity whatever is the sum of Twenty-five ($2,500) hundred dollars. The salary of the State Land Agent shall be paid out of the funds derived from the sale of State Lands and shall be apportioned among the several land grants to the State according to the amount of such lands selected under each of said grants and shall be determined by the State Board of Land Commissioners. Section 2. All Acts and parts of Acts in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Section 3. This act to take effect and be in force on and after its passage and approval. Approved March 4th, 1897. SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 12. An Act to amend Sections 490 and 506 inclusive, being all of Article XI, of Chapter 3, Title I, Part 3, Political Code of Montana, Providing for the appointment of a State Examiner and defining his duties and powers. Be it enacted by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Montana: Section 1. That Article XI of Chapter 3, Title 1, Part 3, Political Code be and the same is hereby amended to read and shall be numbered as follows: Section 490. There shall be a State Examiner who shall be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the senate, and shall hold his office for the term of four years and keep his office at the seat of Government. Section 491. The duties of the State Examiner and his assistant are: 1. To examine at least once every year the books and accounts of the Secretary of State, State Auditor, State Treasurer, Attorney General, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Clerk of the Supreme Court, District Court Clerks, County Attorneys, County Treasurers, County Assessors, County Clerks, County Auditors, County Superintendents of Common Schools, Sheriffs, Public Administrators, Coroners, County Surveyors, Boards of County Commissioners of each County, and all boards whether temporary or permanent, however created, and for whatever purpose, having the control, management, collection or disbursement of any public moneys of any character or description. 2. To examine twice every year the accounts and transactions of every state or county officer or treasurer of any state board having the control |