The Des Moines Register from Des Moines, Iowa • Page 11

nu: m-xusteh and leader: Sunday moknlmj, jam auy ioin. 11 TRIEF REQUESTS Yesterday in the General Co details have not ln-en ('iitin-iy threaLied out by the travlTs. i "I'nder the 'voting by mail' system: the question of RUttrase laws in the, variouH states conflicting would done away with. This question had retarded many absent vot ins laws i which have boon MigKPHted before 1 I'luier this plan, Iowa puss the equal suffrage amendment, woni ffm mm Senate Investigator Pays Unexpected Visit. Employes Line Up for First Pay Checks.

Kourtee en senate committee clerks were loafing in a committee which Is seldom visited were Senator While Introduces Reso ipu lr 'I1'8 arden Hinshaw Let by the ap- Contract for 2.000 Hungarian Birds. K. ('. st.i'e game warden, has let a contract (m Hun-Igarian partridges at a cost of $4.40 I pair. The liinls are to be delivered in February and March and will be placed on the game preserves about I he state.

Although Hungary is a' wur, the firm taking the lontrac' fu'- the game birds declares it wiil lie able to make deliveries on time. The firm having the contract to supply the fish and game department with C.000 (lamble quail from Mexico fell down on the agreement. Only AT wis I though they should happen to he in a stato on election day in which equal suffrage in not in effect." l-'avor Trisco Apii'0iiiatioii. A resolution in favor of the granting of funds for the Iowa building and exhibit at Snn Francisco was passed by the congress and will be introduced to the general assembly. It reads as follows: "Recognizing in the Panama canal an epoch in the advance of western civilization, and feeling that Iowa's manufacturing, agricultural and educational interests should be placed prominently he-fore the world at the exposition to celebrate 'Me event, we, the Commercial Travelers' Congress of Iowa, representing the various traveling men's organizations of the state, favor such legislation as will adequately provide therefor." Discuss Other Mutters.

Man other matters of interest pertaining to the comfort, safety and benlth of the traveling public were nniong them being the pres- ent law providing for the inspection of hotels. The present law, which has been on the statute hooks for Rev-era I years, is a good one. but It was deemed wise to have it strengthened in some ways and made more effective. A committee was appointed to make such guggestloiiH to the lcgls- Rdvisable. '-onR.

are: ('resident, E. M. Went worth of the Ilawkeyo Commercial Men's association; vice president, J. W. Hill of the Iowa State Traveling Men's association; secretary-treasurer, L.

Driggs of the I nited Commercial Travelers. WILL TEST ORDINANCE Troy Laundry to Fight Smoke Measure in Police Court. A case to lest the validity of the smoke ordinance will be heard in police court tomorrow afternoon when Charles Bond, manager of the Troy laundry will appear as defendant. A demurrer was filed by Mr. Hond yesterday In which It is claimed that the city ordinance Ic conlray to the fourteenth amendment of the constitution of the United States In that It deprives the owner of property without due process of law.

The case arose from an adverse report by the smoke Inspector after the laundry people had Installed changes in their holler system without first submitting specifications to the public safety department for in- speetlon. lution Urging Investigation of Stock Disease. WANTS OTHER INFORMATION Legislator Would Like to Know About Stock Yards Conditions. Congress is asked to investigate the origin of the fool and mouiU disease and also the union Mtock yards of Chicago In a concurrent resolution adopted by the Iowa senate yesterday. The measure whs presented by White of Iowa.

The senators are anxious that congress determine the origin of the disease and ascertain the methods employed in disposing of Infected stock found in the yards. Other information desired is: Whether there is segregation of diseased animals and whether they are separated from those not infected. Relative cost to consumer of feed furnished or other service rendered to patrons of yards. I. i no icsoiuiiou asss congress to! take such action as it may deem necessary.

Copied of the measure will be sent to Senators Cummins and Kenyou and to each Iowa congressman. Senator While introduced his resolution following a meeting of the agricultural committee Friday, at which several prominent stockmen of the Btate urged that the Inquiry be requested. The senate committee on agriculture will meet Tuesday to discuss the proposition of appropriating to pay losses caused by the disease in Iowa. TRAVELERS DISCUSS ABSENT VOTERS BILL CONTINL'KD FROM PACK ONK. over, either to the board of supervisors or to the election board In the precinct in which the voter resided.

Perhaps it would be necessary to have an extra election board to open the ballots and count all of the votes cast by mail, without sending them to the precinct board. These minor I "A 400 birds have been delivered to the game farm at the slate fair grounds and no more can be secured, it is said. The contract price is $1.60 per bird. Reports received at the state de- parlment. Indicate that the quail over the state have been killed by the thousands by the severe cold weather of the last two weeks.

Deputy wardens are reporting the finding of large numbers of frozen birds. The snow has prevented the quail from getting food, It Is said. A census of the game birds of the stale is being tnken to determine thn cuccess of the experiment begun last year to slock the slate with game birds. In 27 counties where 1,350 Hungarian partridges were placed on reserves last spring, the deputies re- port finding 3,579 birds. In the same counties the deputies found 4,636 ring neck pheasants and 364 native pheasants, 1 1,325 prairie v-chickens und 11,770 quail.

The slate game department is feeding the quail and other game birds which have been found. The funnels are being asked to throw v. a little grain out on the ground neur brush piles where there are game f) birds so that they will not starve to death as long as the snow covers the ground and prevents them from find- lug food. t- SHEARING ON TEXTS abor Federation Head to Argue for Free School Books in Senate. ,10 SAVING IS Ravs Parents Will Receive Bene fit of More Than Million Dollars.

II. Strief, president of the Iowa edernlion of Labor, has requested le senate schools committee for a tearing this week to present argu-nents in favor of the bill to provide reo text books. The meeting prob-My will be held Thursday. The committee from the labor or- anizations has been gathering data i present to the committee. Mr.

trief claims that the saving to the ixpayer by the free text book system ill be 1 a year per child In the low- grades and 2 a year for each child hi me nign school ne claims tnat system means more than a li on dollars each year to the parents. "I have secured some figures for committee which will substanti- otir claims, said Mr. Strief. "In lr Rapids, for instance, the cost oks per pupil has averaged S4 a year for the last five years. it is a saving of at least.

$1 for iery child In that city. "The other day I paid $1.00 for a oography for my child who is in cliool. I find that in cities where Hay have the free text book system le publishers sell the same book to lie' school district for 90 cents. Dos lotnes has the free text book sys- era so that the evils of the old sys- nj are not felt here." Under the free text book system as reposed by the labor interests, the 'ounty or the school district will bun hase the books by contract. The )ks will be furnished to the pupil tthout charge and they will be along from one pupil to anther so that the volumes will be In orvice for five or more years, curing the books In large numbers lie district generally gets a low rate nd sometimes accepts a less ex- ensive, but as serviceame mnaing as lie books which are sold in the open nrket.

flie labor interests say that the iook concerns already have representatives at the state house with he object of defeating this bill, if lossible. They say that the publlsh-rs of the books are prepared to pend a large sum of money here uring the session of the general as-mbly. Not Tactfully Tut. l'1' known yon were solng up In on so unexpectedly, we would heel a better dinner. rton Don't mention it, old man; out xt time I'll bo sure and let you know.

fnston Transcript. Another Testimonial To the Si Lehman Piano I I to by to he the of Confesses Striking Youth, t'EDAK RAPIDS, Ia Jan. Special: Morris Burns, foreman tor King's Crown Plaster compauy. who confessed he struck Raymond Edgerly of Central City, a blow which caused the latter's death yesterday, will be bound over to the grand Jury to answer to ft charge of manslaughter. The coroner's jury held BurnB responsible for Kdgerly's death.

in 101 nlio is looking into the charges of "graft" in connection with the employment of committee clerks The investigator took the names of those present. Yesterday was the first pay dav i'or the committee clerks. Thev all lined up to receive their pay checks. As several of the clerks passed along with the warrants In their hands lieutenant Governor Harding called out "What have you got there?" "Graft," replied the committee elf ks. So many of the senators left for their homes yesterday to dispose of busiuess matters before Monday that many of the committees were unable to meet.

An attempt was made on H'riday to adjourn over until Tuesday but this was prevented by the retrenchment and reform crowd. CONFERS WITH CLARKE Senate Committee. Discusses Contro-versey Over State House Offices. The senate committee appointed to report on the appointment of Emory English as insurance commis sion yesterday afternoon consulted with Governor Clarke with reference why the executive council had not given the insurance department suit able rooms. The committee is prepared to report to the senate that the contro-versey between the Insurance department and the department of the auditor of state has been unavoidable and that the appointment of English should be confirmed.

The report will be filed Monday. MARION MAN WANTS JOB William Dennis Would Succeed W. H. IJerry on I'arole Board. William Dennis of Marion is an applicant for appointment on the state board of parole to take the place to be made vacant next July the retiring of W.

H. Berry. It Is said that his chances of appointment are good. Mr. Berry is not a candidate for reappointment.

B. W. Garrett, clerk of the supreme court, is being urged by his friends become a candidate for appointment on the parole board. He says will not be an active candidate for the place. CONTEST ON TOMORROW liiiidly-Fimlley Hearing Will Be Opened by Senate Committee.

The Lindly-Kindley election contest in the senate will open tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. The committee has ordered the ballots brought to state house, where the recount will be made. There were thirty-two vote3 between Findley and Lindly. Lindly was seated pending the result the contest. ww 1 MAISIE GAY WITH is the of of and that for of the in set all in 1 They're headed for Frankel's PROPOSES ITHOO OF SAVING SPACE Senator Farr Wants Committee Named to Investigate Condi' tions at Capitol.

THINKS ECONOMY NEEDED Believes All Officials Could Be Accommodated at State House. Readjustment of the offices at the state house with the view of economizing space is aimed at by Senator Farr of Sioux City in a resolution introduced in the senate yesterday calling for the appointment of a committee of seven to Investigate the proposition. The measure will be called up for action next Monday. The senator maintains that all he driving at is a rearrangement of state offices so that nine departments which are now located in buildings outside of the state house may be quartered In the capitol. This would save $7,000 on Janitor service annually, not to mention heating and lighting costs, he says.

The ltesolution. The resolution follows: "Be it resolved by the senate, the house concurring, That a committee seven be appointed, three from the senate and four from the house, to Investigate the situation and location the offices and quarters of the different offices and departments of the state in and about tlv capitol with a view to rearranging and providing more suitable quarters for some of the offices and departments reducing the cost of maintaining such offices and departments, and the said committee report its findings within fifteen days, after the appointment thereof." There has been considerable difficulty at the state house with reference to finding a place for the Insurance department which Is now In the rooms of the auditor of state's department. This is one of the reasons the Investigation committee, It is said. Would Economize in Space. Among the ways which Senator Farr thinks that space can be economized Is by taking one room, not used, from the treasurer of state's department; placing the secretary the horticultural society In the agricultural department placing the custodian in the rotunda; taking the sleeping rooms from the members of supreme court; removing the postoffice from the second floor and maintaining a temporary postoffice the lobby during the legislature; doing away with, rooms which are aside for meetings of boards, and other ways.

It is Senator Farr's opinion that of the offices can be placed the capitol by the proper adjustment of space. If this can be done, the measures providing for the erection of a temple of justice and "HIGH JINKS' curincc m. mcmv. rttT song successes "Something "Dixiana Rise and others, DES MOINES. V.

Hi km 3 Assembly HOI HK, Convener! at 10 o'ctork. Prayer by Kev. Dr. Frunela Strickland of Simpson collfg. Htsiilutinna nf sympathy tor Rfprrwnta-(lv Pitt ami Kepmenlftltve Murray ordered to he itrafted by clerk.

Petitions waived and read. Rfport of committee received. ftesnlutlon by Kane that houne calendar of bill be prepared adopted. Two resolutions and four bills Introduced. (n bill pansed.

The following bill was paused: r.R Hv Sullivan. I.ealtr.inc court dacreea in which the Initials of the plaintiff i instead of full Christian name were useu. The following resolutions and bills were introduced and referred to committees: il. J. R.

7 By El wood. For a amendment to permit taxation certain classes of property for stata revenue only. L'nnstUuttnnHl amendments, H. 8 Hy KHnker. For an amendment to constitution to permit general as-Meinbly to fix date of general election.

Onstltutionnl amendments. II. F. lti.H By Jones of Cerr Gordo. To make telephone companies common carriers and platfd under supervision of railroad cuinmlHHloners.

Telephones. J-l. F. 14 By Nicholson, To commission notaries for five year iludbiary. II.

F. ltCi By Trummer. To give quitclaim deed to Addle C. Johnson, H. F.

IRtI By Moore, To revoke license for an Insurance company for removing suit from court In this stnia to federal court without consent of other party. Judiciary. Adjourned to 10 a. m. Monday.

HEN ATE. Called to order at 10 a. m. Prayer by the Itev. Whit of Petitions received from Hcott County Farm Improvement association.

Davenport Commercial club, Clinton Farm Improvement association and Pe Witt Commercial club favoring Panama-Pacific exposition appro-priat Ion. Petition received from Otttimva school board favoring teachers' pension hill. Retrench ment and reform committee reported favoring giving code and and Journals to representatives of press. Adopted. Henate joint resolution No, 8 Introduced by retrenchment and reform commit toe rccomiuondiiig employment of J.

W. Coals, William Pointer. A. Fisher and W. Riddle as assistant custodians at 970 niontn.

Referred to graft committee to consult tjv ernor. Concurrent resolution adopted asking con-rtpbs to Investigate the origin of the foot and mouth disease and the I'alnn wtok yards of Chicago. Presented by White of Jowa, Concurrent resolution 1o appoint a committee of seven to readjust the the state house adopted. Preseme by Farr of Woodbury. Ad.iourned to 10 a.

m. Mom -lav, B. F. 102 By Thornpsou. Raising limit on county fund levy from 20 to 40 mills.

Waya and means. S. F. 103 By Allen. Relating to nature of csnvass of saloon petitions, Suppression of intemperance.

S. p. 104 By Allen. Reauirtnr circulations of consent petitions to know signers and place of residence. Suppression of in-temperance.

H. F. lft By Whitmnre. Cities over 4.000 publish annual financial statement. Cities and towns.

8. F. KM By Whltmore. Kxempt witnesses who testify in liquor cases who otherwise would be rendered criminally liable. Judiciary No.

1. V. F. 107 By Whltmore. Produce circulators of saloon petitions In court when consent statement is challenged, otherwise list thrown out.

Suppression of intemperance. 8. F. 108 By Perkins. To publish acta of the Thlrty-sixtn general assembly.

Judiciary No. 2. 8. F. 100 By Foster.

Establish patrol system for road maintenance. High we vs. 8. F. 170 By Clarkson.

Abolishing office, of labor commissioner and industrial commissioner and transferring duties and powers to a commission of three members, alffo providing for state Insurance. Insurance. Adjourned to 10 a. m. Monday.

a state office building will be killed, it Is said. MANY INDORSE PLAN FOR CHILD WELFARE Women's Clubs and Other Organizations Over the State Praise Campaign Work. The interest of (he women of the state tn the establishment of the child welfare research station is evidenced by the numerous, resolutions of indorsement being passed by organisa tions of all sorts in various sections of the state, which are in part as follows: Waterloo Women'a club, Mrs. J. R.

Brng-don. president. Department of agricultural education, Iowa State college, ti. M. Wilson, urnfenaor.

The W. C. V. of Waterloo, Mra, A. J.

Kd wards. preidaTit. Towa branrh of King's PatiKhtera and Bonn, Burlington, Mrs. V. J.

AJunnflehl, preal-dpnt. Child Welfare leaRiie, Waterloo, Mrs, I 8. KtHhdiah, Hficretary. Scott county Order of Klng'a Daughters, Davenport, Mra. L.

B. Morrow, president. Ladles Literary circle. La Parte Otty. Department of Iowa W.

R. Mrs. Carrie I. Netcott, president, Independence. Lad lea Industrial Hcllef society, Mra.

C. A. Klcke, prealdent, lKvenport. Kebekah AHnembly of lows, Mra, Harriet Slevennon, prealdent, Council Bluffa, Cedar Knplds Women a tlub, Wra. B.

It. Johnston, prealdent. Hpencer Women's club. Ced a Fa 1 la men a hi ba, ra. C.

P. Colgrove, prealdent. The Women's club of Waverly. City Federation of Women's clubs, Ion a Falls. City Federation of Women's clubs.

8iou City. Women's club, Dubuque. W. C. T.

V. of Kwifle flrove, Mrs. Harriet Itilllbrldge, prealdent. First Congregational churHi. Kagle Crove, ti.

Foclit, president board of truatees, Lucius M. I' teres, pastor. Kquallty club of Ragle, Grove. Cecil tan club, Katie lirove, Mra. irace Htrd.

prealdent. KverRreen Taughters of Ceres, Eagle Grove. Mrs. Itoger H. Paine, president.

P. K. Chapter F.J of Kagle (jrove, Mrs, Mary Mc(Jregor prealdent. Kim wood Mothers' club, Lea Moines, Mra, Wayman, president. The Charles city Commercial club, Mr.

A. u. Hustc, president. State Council of t'arpentera, Hoy Beck, president. Cedar Papida.

Among the interesting resolutions received is one from Mr. Stymest Stevenson of Council Bluffs, president of the Fathers' club, who says: My coworkers In the fathers' clubs are alive to the meaning of the movement for a clilbl welfare research station and feel mire mu' good will result; if from no other standpoint than dollars and cents, this should appeal to the commercial Instinct as a aavlng In dollars and cent. Fathers must gel in the me and (hut qub kly. If for no other reason than its good bualneau sense. HEARING IS POSTPONED House Committee to I'armrr More Time to I'resrnt losses.

In view of the magnitude or tin-Claims which it Is expected will be made by the farmers of the eight countiPB that were most riKorously quarantined during the hoof and month disease epidemic, and as a result suffered losses from hog cholera infection. Chairman Charles V. Miller of the committee on claims of the house announced Saturday that, the date of hearing for the claimants would be Indefinitely postponed. Next Wednesday wan the day set for the hearing, but It will be impossible for all the claimants to have their losses filed by that time and the committee does not wish to act in any way until the extent of the loss is ascertained. OskalooKa Mayor Wins Hull.

OTTIjMWA. Jan. 30. Special Hyroti Heevers. mayor of Oskaloosa, has won his suit against the Cleveland t'oal company that has been on trial here for the last ten days.

The Jury awarded Seevers a judgment for $22,245.82 today. The plaintiff claimed $38,000 due for securing options for the coal company. The case will be appealed. 'Sflif mm-winter Sale Get in line for your selection tomorrow from this great offering of America's finest merchandise at aston ishingly low prices. You may or may not buy for future need, need a good Suit or Overcoat now if not, then as the price reductions on these quality clothes demand your attention.

1 1 The Lehman Piano' the 'J choice of Miss Maisie Gay, for fancy suits and overcoats formerly 1 selling up to I 3 for fancy suits and overcoats formerly selling up to for fancy suits and overcoats formerly selling up to comedienne of Hammer stein's operatic success, "High Jinks." NIGHT HHWERGRAM ttw nrm urt CoMi)tlfii printed ttebie tUi hecsivcd at for fancy suits and over-W coats formerly selling up to 4) Boys' Suits and Overcoats $.50 and $4.00 values $2.85 and values $3.85 S7.50 and $8.50 values $8.50 and $10.00 values $6.85 $12.50 values $9.85 1 his sale on ijonr ''Do it now" list and be anwntj the first shrewd buyers tomorrow morning at 8:00 a. m. RECEIVED AT 7 5 A 2 6G ST. JOSEPH, 29, 1915. Lehman Piano Des Moines, la.

I have used and. found your Lehman Piano very satisfactory. Kindly place one of these instruments at my disposal during my sojourn in your city the coming week. Very Truly Yours, MAISIE GAY. A complete stock of the "High Jinks" Music, including all the Seems Tingle-ingleing," "The Bubble," "All Aboard for Dixie," sale in our Sheet Music department.

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