Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-11
MORE OF THE EMPLOYEES OF THE
PREVIOUS ADMINISTRATION
LOSE THEIR JOBS.
SEVERAL WAR VETERANS
AMONG THOSE DISCHARGED
Included Among Those Losing Official
Heads Are Janitors, Watchmen and
Oil Inspectors-"Feelers" Being Sent
Out by Unknown Parties Regarding
Governorship Next Year.
oecial to Times-Republican.

process of cleaning out the state
house," as the demand was made dur
ing the campaign last year, is being
done with thoroughness that is said
to be intensely satisfying to that group
of politicians who complain because
they have not been welcome at the
state house in recent years. Following
the decision to terminate the services
of Capt. Hugh Pickell as state oil in
spector comes that of two of the force
under the custodian-both like Pick
ell, veterans of the war. John NJ. Lew
is. one of the familiar figures about
the capitol, has received notice to quit
May 81. He will be succeeded by Louis
Cohen, a popular treasurer of one of
the Jewish societies here. Capt. James
Newcomb. of Boone, has received no.
tee that his place as chief of police
will be wanted June 1 by Mr.. Cox, of
Valley Junction Captain Newcomb is
the one armed veteran who looks after
the welfare of the visitors to the state
house. He was formerly postmaster at
Boone and then came to Des Moines to
be one of the night watchmen at the
capitol. but later was made chief of po-
lice, or day Waterman. Several others
of the force are slated for removal as
soon as the new appointees can be de-
cided upon. The record of both New
comb and Lewis is of the best and NO
complaint has ever been made against
either. Both are stalwart republicans
who never bolted the ticket
1t is reported that prominent repub-
licans in the state have received letters
from persons in Fort Dodge which are
regarded as 'feelers" in regard to the
political situation next year. They I'M
dertake to find out whether or not there
or whether his administration is re-
garded as a strong one such as de-
serves a second term. Just who is maxi
ing this investigation is not disclosed
but it is taken to indicate that there
is some nervousness about the future
and a desire to forestall any adverse
action. Since the members of the legis-
lature departed from the city there has
been no talk at all of politics for next
year and nobody in Des Moines seems
to be at ell concerned over affairs
\ Among the members of the legislature
there was unquestionably some senti-
ment in favor of fighting out the con-
test of factions again next year. al
least as to governor. but it is certain
that no concerted action or systematic
move is in contemplation now.
An interesting question arises for
future settlement in connection with a
decision of the supreme court yester-
day, wherein it was ruled that a dying
Iowa man may leave to the poor of
some foreign city his fortune without
nominating any especial trustee in that
foreign city. The court held that D.
H. Klumpert when he died in Sioux
county had a right to leave $4,000 to
the poor of Worst. Gelderland, Meth
erland Now the question arises "has
the state any right to a collateral in
heritance tax on that sum-" No tax
can be collected where money is left to
religious and charitable institutions
But the question concerning money left
the poor of a foreign country has never
before been raised. 1t is matter the
attorney general will investigate be-
fore the bequest is sent to the Neither
lands.
Teachers turnout the state, and those
contemplating entering the profession
are much interested in the new "sec-
ond" grade law that goes into effect ir
July and many interrogatories ara
coming 10 the state superintendent re-
garding the new law and the tests to be
frryvr
newal of second grade certificates
without examination every year while
the teacher remains in active work OF
teaching. 1t was said at the time tho
law was passed that this would result,
in the state superintendent raising the
'ialdard Of the examinations to nace;
the new value placed on the seconG
grade certificate by giving it extended
life. 1t is to this point the inquiries
are being made. Teachers want tt
know what they have to meet and those
who are contemplating entering the
profession wish to know whether tn
requirements are going to be so severe
that it will be too much trouble tt
enter the work of teaching in country
schools.
The supreme court will continue il
session all this week for oral hearings
Saturday there will be another meeting
of the historical board when the GU.
ratorship and assistant curatorship O
the state historical building will b.
settled. At the same time will alst
be decided many other items of inter
est, including the question as to VIII,
must sign the vouchers for money il
the state historical department ant
| what reM l,aal1s shall -,1