. North Dakota history and people; outlines of American history. law, many of its provisions havingbeen suggested by the governor. The system of taxation prescribed in this lawhas stood since as the law of the state with but little change. One section washeld unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. THE FANCHER ADMINISTRATION Frederick B. Fancher, of Jamestown, a republican, who had been presidentof the constitutional convention and served the state with rare fidelity as insur-ance commissioner, for four years, was inaugurated governor in January, 181) most notable event of his administrati
. North Dakota history and people; outlines of American history. law, many of its provisions havingbeen suggested by the governor. The system of taxation prescribed in this lawhas stood since as the law of the state with but little change. One section washeld unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. THE FANCHER ADMINISTRATION Frederick B. Fancher, of Jamestown, a republican, who had been presidentof the constitutional convention and served the state with rare fidelity as insur-ance commissioner, for four years, was inaugurated governor in January, 181) most notable event of his administration was the establishment of a twineand cordage plant in the penitentiary. He was renominated by his party for gov-ernor, but by reason of ill health declined the honor. He moved to Sacramento,Cal., in 1900, and there engaged in mercantile pursuits. ADMINISTRATION OF FRANK WHITE When Governor Fancher declined a renomination by his party, the Republi-can State Committee substituted Frank White of Valley City for the place. w b o o O o g HO COt> !z!O O ot-l r. HISTORY OF NORTH DAKOTA 421 Mr. White had made a reputation as a soldier in the Phihppines, where he servedas a major in the First North Dakota. He had proved himself in stern fight awarrior grim, in camp a leader sage. He was not only a courageous and effi-cient soldier, but was an experienced legislator. He had a good grasp of civilaffairs. He was elected in November, 1900, and inaugurated in January, 1901,and served as governor until January, 1905. During his administration the Legislature passed and he approved lawsestablishing an electric railway line from the capitol building to the penitentiary,to be owned and operated by the state, and establishing an institution for the feebleminded at Grafton. The north wing of the capitol building was constructed during his admin-istration, and funds for the same were provided by the issuance of $100,000 ofbonds secured by the lands granted by the National Government to the sta
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