Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-27
STRENGTHEN INTERSTATE COMMERCE LAW
wOmen's suHrsge Bill Passes senate
Mine Commission Makes Its
Report-Bruce Wins
Contest.
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sweeley and Kendall, and It was opposed
by Temple and Lyman. There was a strong
lobby OF representatives 9 Of the railroad
unions present and II ~ claimed that they
had secured a promise from Temple that
he would not speak against the measure,
and this resulted in much bitterness. Dun
ham moved a substitute which merely ex-
pressed confidence in the Iowa congress
slonal delegation and had the effect Of de-
feating the purpose Of the resolution. This
was adopted by a vote of So to rs, and af-
forwards the resolution as adopted was
passed by a vote of 40 to 40. The resolu-
ton will go back to the senate, where It
is expected it Will be not concurred in.
Strengthen Interstate Commerce Act.
A resolution of similar import was in
troduced in the senate by Senator Trewin
as follows:
Whereas, 1t Is generally believed that the
effectiveness of the Interstate
iaw has been seriously impaired by certain
the law In It's present state is practically
imperative in remedying the evils OF the
was the purpose of its enactment; and
Whereas, A bill designated as H.. r. 1887
and s. +. S,575. known as the Nelson-C oriiss
bill, is now pending In the two houses OF
congress TO amend the interstate commerce
act act Syy eonferrng upon the commission
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purpose of enabling II to enforce the pro-
visions OF the act. and giving, its rulings
immediate eject pending review by the
Resolved by the senate, the house con-
curing, That the senators and represen;
are. hereby respectfully requested to give
said measure careful consideration and TO
to secure it's early enactment, or the enact
ment. of some other measure which will
AFFORD the relief sought.
Woman Suffrage Wins.
The senate passed the resolution calling
for a vote on an amendment to the consti-
tuition permitting women to vote. The
resolution was called up by Allyn, who
made a few remarks favorable to It, and
without further debate the resolution was
adopted as follows:
AyesI5Alexande5, Allyn Arthayd, Plan-
Crossley, Dowell, KIRKPATRICK, Griswold,
Harper Hartman, Hartshorn,. Healey,
M MSEas; Porter, smith, aaDS of Mit asgls' s bis,Sr,
Nays-Baehman. Ball. Bishop, Crawford.
tag. MONT. Smith of Des Moines, Tallman,
MhipPle, Wilson. Young of Lee, Young OF
Absent or Not Voting-Brighton. Emmert.
! Garst, Hobart, Junkin. Molsberry-S.
The resolution has never before passed
the senate. Two years ago it came near
| passing the house, but 1t is believed that
this year 1t will be defeated in the house.
Bruce-Emmert Contest Ended.
The Bruce-Emmert contest case from the
Cass-Shelby district is practically ended.
The report OF the committee was prepared
and signed this morning and would have
been presented to the senate II there had
been an opportunity. 1t shows that Bruce
was elected by fifteen majority. DR.. EN-
inert was absent from his seat today, hav-
ing gone home. giving up the contest. The
report will be presented tomorrow and will
be adopted.
RefOrmatOry Measure Opposed.
In the senate Healey moved to reconsider
the vote by which the Emmert bill for a
state reformatory for men was passed and
this brought on a discussion which lasted
until the house adjourned. Several senator's
are In doubt as to the constitutionality OF
some OF the features of the bill and desire
changes. Senator Trewin had the floor at
closing time.
The bill to abolish days of grace was de-
feated by vote OF IA to 27. Two bills
granting land patents were passed. The
biennial elections resolution was made a
special order for tomorrow at 10 o'clock.
A bill providing for appeals from orders
Of insanity boards was passed. The house
refused to authorize a recess adjournment
and voted down several motions relating
thereto.
Mine Explosion Report.
The commission to investigate mine ex-
plosions made a report to the governor
today, recommending the following;
In all mines where coal is blasted from
the solid, competent, persons shall be en-
ployed to examine all shots before they are
charged. Said examiners are to have the
power to prohibit the charging and firing
Of any shot which. in their Judgment, Is
charge of their duties said examiners shall
give proof OF their competency to the state
mine Inspector of the district In which the
mine where they are employed is located.
The state mine inspector is TO have the
pperSon 10 ACT as shot examiner who in his
Judgment Is not sufficiently competent. or
he may revoke the permission granted
negligent or careless in the performance
The miner shall keep his working place,
and the operator the entries. as free from
dust as practicable, the entries TO be
sprinkled as often as necessary to Keep
Only sand soil or clay shall be used for
tamping. and shot holes shall be tamped
the hole, whether the squib or fuse is used
70 ignite the powder. ANY shot having
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In addition TO the above, such rules re-
garding the use of powder, the preparing
and placing of shots, shall be adopted by
the operators and miners OF each mine
so the blasting Of coal may be done with
the greatest possibly safety.
More than 1900 persons are engaged in
the mining industry of Iowa. The commits
sion suggests that enough copies of this
report be ordered printed so a copy may be
placed in the hands Of every person con-
nected with OF interested In the mining
industry OF this state.
Bills Passed by House.
In the house this afternoon these bills
were passed; Bills to make perjury a mis-
demeanor and not a felony was passed; to
place mechanics liens on property where
work is done on same in connection with It,
was passed; to require telegraph and tele-
phone companies to file plots Of their lines
with the county auditor was passed.
Corporation Wants Iowa Man.
It is learned here George E. Roberts OF
Fort Dodge, director Of the mint, has been
offered the presideny Of a corporation hav-
ing a capital Of 4.0O0,0 900 and transacting
an enormous business, with headquarters in
New York, and that he is considering the
offer. The salary is far in advance Of that
which he now receives from the govern
ment and the position Is a tempting one
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