Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-10

undoubtedly the disposition to add TO
the law enforcement powers of the
state and to tighten up all along the
line as to much of the comparatively
new reform legislation of recent years.
| In the matter of law enforcement the
legislature took advanced ground by
giving new power to the arm of the
attorney general. the county attorneys
and the sheriffs, and provided a way
for Strengthening the state in all good
work by providing for the removal Of
derelict local officials. 1t was the in
tention to give this power to the chief
executive of the state, but this was
| opposed by the present governor, and
so the power was lodged in the courts.
| These laws, it is expected, will have
enforcement of the liquor laws and
those relating to social evils.
Much of the legislation Of recent
years on the statute books was imper-
feet, and it has been the purpose of
those in the legislature who helped in
the making of the new laws to offer
ed. In this spirit there has been
amendment of the primary election
law, the anti-pass law, some railroad
Legislation, the pure food law, fish and
game code. child labor and other laws,
shorter time for criminal appeals, pro-
vision for settlement of claims. requir
ing duplicate vouchers on state bills,
and adding TO the labor legislation. in
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Clarkson bills multiplying the common
law rule as to assumption of risk and
liability for accidents. But little was
needed on the primary election law, but
that was done.
The most conspicuous legislation
was, of course, the bill to create a new
state board to handle the three state
colleges. Senator Whipple had worked
on this for three years, and finally Sc
cured the law and board that is sat
| isfactory
Some strong legislation in regard to
criminal matters was taken up. as the
bucket shop bill. the cigaret measure,
forbidding drinking on trains, and per-
hitting the return from prison of per-
sons serving time that they may stand
trial for murder. Three or four bills
directed at the so-called write slave
traffic and kindred evils, were passed,
all intended to lessen the opportunity
for immoral lives.
| A considerable amount of legislation
was effected for dressing UP the laws
| as to city government and the smaller
cities of the state were given the
chance to try out the commission sys-
4 tenn. The municipal legislation was
general for special cities and not of
public character.
! The road legislation was not very
strong. A chance was given to town.
/ ships TO return to the old way of hav-
ing the farmers work out the road
I tax in any old way under district SUI
I pervisors, but this is so hedged about
that il is believed few committees will
make use of the option A bill was
passed for making better use of the
road drag. Members felt sorry that
there was no general legislation for
bounties for good roads but this seemed
impossible.
Travelling men We're much interested
in the bill which passed to create the
office of state hotel inspector, and to
require better methods of making no
tells safe. The bill is far reaching in its
effect and ought to accomplish good
results.
i Optonetrists will be licensed by a
competent board. Health matters occu-
pied but little time tho there was such
revision of the quarantine law as will
make it possible for the cities to pro-
tect themselves from imposition in the
matter of expense.
The constitutional ananf1rpe MA c
most conspicuous of the things which
We're buried deep. The fight for this
measure was made in hazard
way and yet it was nearly successful
The bills to permit wholesale changes
in the appointive boards of the state
were all killed off and bill to permit
the executive council to exercise a vote
on this was passed The plan to have
the pure paint, creamery, veterinary
and lot OF other departm placed
under board of doctors did not gain
any Roadway.
General Enaetmenb.
Creating state board of education Of
nine members and finance committee Of
three. on $4,000 salary to govern stats
educational institutions
Creating office of state hotel inspec-
tor and requiring freproof construction
of hotels and safety devices and APP
planes.
Requiring annual reports from all
corporations and fee of 81, with COM
plete record as to all corporations au.
thorized to do business in Iowa.
Creating state board to examine TO,
optometry, and forbidding others from
treating eyes.
Providing way for removal of all Of
ficials for malfeasance in office, or
complaints and hearings before q
court
Revising the law as to duties of 8
county attorney and making more spe-
. ciic his authority and rights.
Defining duties Of a sheriff and Civ
ing him additional authority in inves-
tigation Of crimes.
Requiring that banks pay interest or
all public funds on deposit at 2la pei
cent.
General quarantine law charging tn'
powers of the local boards and provid'
Ing that only INDECENT persons shall b.
. supported at public expense.
License for all hunters. and funds Il
support game law enforcement.
Authorizing state executive council
! on advice of attorney general. to make
settlement of claims Of the state.
Making Lincoln's birthday e. lega
holiday.