Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-09
just Claim Of Man who Superintendent
Work Of Construction for Commits
sion Only Fear is That sAdministra-
ton Enen,ie. May Charge Graft
Capitol Building Needs Repairs.
special to Times-Reptlblican.

mission to superintend. the construc-
ton He. volunteered to give two
months time free. Instead Of two
months it took nine months, because of
the trouble the contractor had. One
big stone fell and broke, another fell
and crushed all the foundation and
another was defective. Humbert had
to remain and look after the states
interests The contractor lost heavily
on the work and the state was saved a
lot of money or worse. The commits
sion audited bill for Humbert for
$500 for all his time over the two
months he gave free, but there was
doubt about the legality Of the bill be-
ing paid directly by the commission,
hence it was taken to the legislature.
Mr.. Humbert presented it to the two
claims committee and deeply impressed
them with its eminent fairness The
only fear Of any OF the members is that
1T will be advertised as a big graft
of the state administration for political
capital.
The railroad committee of the sem
ate again returned to consideration Of
the stock train speed bill, which was
partly considered week ago. The
committee had heard from the stock
yards people and from some of the
other interests, ~and yesterday heard
from the railroad men and from the
stock shippers. The most of the time
was taken up with discussion of the
speed Of stock trains at present and
much conflict of testimony appeared.
The senate committee on appropri-
ations has recommended the bill to
appropriate 4 $4,000 for repair work
and new work on the steps and walks
surrounding the state capitol. This
work was done by contract some years
ago and 1t was never satisfactory. 1t
was not done by either Of the capitol
commissions. The steps leading to the
capitol are in very bad condition. It is
doubtful If the sum named will be suf-
ficient.
The senate this morning received a
favorable report from the committee
woman suffrage resolution proposing
a COIlSlllullOIldl 4hO SOl1i.
mittee held only short session and
quickly decided on favoring the reso-
luton. This makes it certain the SEN
ate will have chance to vote on the
question
A bill was introduced yesterday by
Senator Saunders prohibiting anyone
from practicing law or pretending to
practice law who has not been admit
ted to the bar in the state. The judi
ciary committee got sight Of it later In
the day and promptly buried it. The
wise lawyers of this committee de-
Hcided that it will do no especial harm
to permit anybody to pretend to prac-
tice law and to go before justices of
the peace and try cases. A monopoly
In the courts Of record Is regarded as
quite sufficient.
The Peterson bill to forbid imitation
Of stock In corporations In Iowa and to
restrict the issue Of stock, is before
the senate favorably reported. 1t re-
quires that stock issued must be for
cash, or If not for cash, then the pay
ment must meet the approval of the
state executive council.
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The employers liability bill came to
the senate today with favorable rec
ommendation from the judiciary COM
mittee. The bill effects material
change in the law principle relating
to damages for accidents. It contem-
plates notice on the part of an employe
Of a dangerous condition, and after
such notice, II there be an accident, the
employer is responsible regardless OF
the fact that the employee knew of the
danger. The large corporations will
oppose this bill strenuously.
An interesting petition was presented
In the senate the other day from the
Women's club of Dubuque, in favor. of
legislation for pure drugs. 1t is typi-
cal of a large number that have been
presented. 1t stated:
Iowa has no standard of purity for
medicine When life and death de-
pend on it the medicine given a sick
man may be worthless because Of i'm
purity More alcohol is consumed in
the United States in patent medicines
than in all other liquors except beer
and wine. Persons are made inebri-
ates unwillingly thru P and such
frauds. People with incipient tuber-
culosis are led to place their faith in
fraudulent consumption cures until the
only remedy, fresh air and food, is.
useless. The poor man is induced by
fraudulent advertisements to throw
away his few hard saved dollars for
such fakes as L., which costs less
than / cent and sells for 81 pint. To
promote temperance, to save life, to
prevent fraud, and to protect the peo-
pie. this law should be passed"
Tho bin TO increase the number of
superior courts in Iowa to seven will
come before house committee this
afternoon. A delegation Of residents