Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-17

geroiis machinery, and to enforce ade-
quate fire escapes and wholes some SAN
itary conditions.
The report shows that large num-
Der of children, some as young as ten
years Of age, are being employed in
the factories of Iowa, and the faces of
many of them tell a sad story of over
work and over hours. The statutes of
this state already prohibit, the em-
ployment of children under a certain
age in coal mines. Why not extend re-
strictions as to their employment in
factories? Healthful employment for
limited hours is beneficial, and there
fore do not object so much to the fact
of child labor as to its character and
duration. There should be at least, I
think, some statutory limitation, and
the bureau should be clothed with
wise oversight, ample discretion, and
plenary powers.
Lake Beds.
Two years ago called attention to
the fact that the title to the beds of
a large number of meandered lakes
was in dispute. The state claims title
to these lands. I think it would be
wise to memorabilia congress to pro-
tect the rights of the state by appro-
PIRATE legislation. Certainly nothing
ought to be done to interfere with
what is now believed to be our vested
right. I am still of the opinion it
would be wise to grant these lands to
some one or more of our educational
institutions. They are supposed to be
worth several hundred thousand dol
lars.
Oil Inspection.
Experience has shown that the pro-
vision for the inspection of linseed
oil is insufficient to protect the pub
lie. The most vile and worthless adul-
terations are readily sold as pure lin
seed oil. / am of the opinion that
dealers in paint oils should be re-
quired to place label upon the YES
sci containing each sale, and proper
penalty should be provided for the
sale of authorizations unless appropri-
ately labeled.
State boundary
The act of congress which admitted
the state of Iowa into the union fixed
the western boundary of this common
wealth as the middle of the main chan
mel of the Missouri river. Since that
time the channel of the river has
changed, and there is considerable ter
ritory formerly in this state now on
the western side of that river. This
has given rise to much controversy,
and to some litigation. AT the last SEES
sion of the legislature of Nebraska, a
boundary commission was authorized,
the same TO be appointed when the
legislature of Iowa should make sim
liar provision. The Nebraska law pro-
vides for three members to be appoint
ed by the governor to receive ten dol
lars per diem for period not to ex-
coed 30 days, and the sum of SO 900 was
appropriated to defray the expenses
Of the commission. recommend sim
liar action in this state in the hope
that permanent boundary may be
established and ratified by the states
interested therein. and by the congress
of the United States.
In Memoriam
During the last biennium the people
of this state have been called to mourn
the death of Hon. John Fl. Gear-leg-
islator, speaker of the house, govern
or, representative in congress, and
|, United States senator-a most con-
spicuous character in Iowa history
OF no man has it ever been said, with
greater verify: "He was the servant
of the people" He never held posi-
ton that he did not fill, and, never
filled a position of which he was not
worthy, or in which he failed signally
to honor those who had honored him
More recently our people were ap-
palled at the violent death of the best
beloved of rulers and the most hon.
ored of men, William Mckinley, presi-
dent of the United States. shall not
weary you, gentlemen, with an at
tempt to recount the virtues of
that noble character. The immortal
words used by Lincoln concerning
Washington, and which have been re-
peatedly reiterated as applicable to
| their author, can now be said of Nc
Kinley: ''To add brightness to the
sun and glory to the name of Washing
ton is alike impossible. Let none at
tempt it. In solemn awe pronounce
the name, and in it's naked, deathless
splendor leave it shining on
Such trinity of names blesses not
the annals of any country but ours,
and no other people cherish such a
priceless legacy of influence.
Temporary Appointments.
To fill the vacancy occasioned by the
death of Senator Gear, Hon. Jonathan
Prentiss Dolliver, of the city of Fort
Dodge, was, on the 22d day of August,
1900, appointed a senator of the United
States from the state of Iowa for the
remainder of the term that expired
on the Sd day of March last; and on the
26th day of February, 1901, Mr.. Dol
liver was appointed for the term begin
ming on the 4th day of March follow
ing, to hold until this general assem-
bly, shall elect successor.
Thomas B. Hanley, of the city Of
Upton, was, on the 18th day of Jan
uary, 1901, commissioned a member of
the board of regents of the state uni
versity, to fill vacancy occasioned
by the death of Mortimer A. Higley,
the commission taking effect January
8, 1901, and continuing until this meet
ing OF the general assembly.
Conclusion.
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