Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30
Consider AppoIntmen, Q, Warden.

Anamosa reformatory has been re-
quested by the board OF control to
meet with the board at the state
house within the next few days to
talk over the matter of his reappoint-
ment for the four year term begin
ming Jan. /, 1916.
1t is reported that McClaughry's re-
appointment depends on his willing
ness to change the system of han
ding the men at the reformatory.
The military system is now in use
at the reformatory. The prisoners
and guards are required to salute and
when orders are issued they are pass
ed along just as in a military COM
pany. There Is no drill, however.
The board of control is said to be
against the military system Of han
ding criminals. The members favor
the Sanders honor system. 1t is re-
ported that the honor system will be
developed to a greater extent at Ana.
mosa in the next four years. The Of
fcials are said to favor giving Nc
Claughry the preference In installing
it. No other candidate for warden
will be considered for Anamosa un-
less the board and McClaughry fail to
reach a perfect understanding.
Janitors Shovel Snow.
The threatened revolt OF the state
house janitor force against shoveling
snow from the capitol steps and walks
did not materialize when Adjutant
General Logan ordered the men out
with shovels.
The force recently appealed to the
| state executive council to override
the custodian's order that the janitors
must clean away snow from around
the building. They declared that
their task should keep them inside
the building and that after working
hard scrubbing and cleaning floors,
they would be likely to contract colds
and disease by going out In the cold
| to work.
At the first opportunity to test Lo-
gan's order there was not a sign Of
rebellion when the foreman ordered
the men to outfit for the snow expedi-
| ton. Every man was In his place
and the steps and walks were soop
free from ice and snow.
May Have Aero Corps.
The National Aeroplane Club Of
America has made a new proposition
to Adj. Gen. Guy e. Logan, urging
the formation of an aeroplane divi.
sion Of the national guard in Iowa.
That organization offered to add 10
per cent to any sum up to $4,000
raised for the purpose of purchasing
a military aeroplane, before Feb. /.
1915. The aeroplane club explains
that 1t is in a position to offer 10 per
cent Of any sum raised, by reason Of
the generosity of Emerson McMillin,
New York banker, who has offered to
add 800 to every 5000 raised by the
National Aeroplane club up to the sum
Of 100000. The sum of $4,000 is
sufficient for the acquisition Of an
aeroplane and the training Of four
officers to fly, 1t is said. Adjutant
General Logan will place the offer
before the military men OF the state.
| Passenger Revenues Increase.
Under the two cent passenger rate
the passenger revenues for Iowa rail-
roads have been greater than under
the old three cent fare. This Is
shown by the published reports of the
Iowa State railroad commission Civ.
ing railroad earnings
For the year ending July 80, 1914.
which is the period covered in the
last report Of the commission, the
passenger revenue for the steam
roads operating in Iowa was $22,-
12S,361. The two cent fare law went
into effect in 1907. For the year end
ing June 80, 1907, the total earnings
OF the railroads in Iowa in their pas.
senger departments amounted to $751;.
473,960. In 1906 the total passenger
revenue amounted to $l9,479.45l.
Court Upholds Large Verdict.
The Supreme court has upheld a
verdict Of $4,000 damages awarded
1 W thO ioWOA toutL W puCiNih "a III
gebretsen of Sheffield against the M.
C st. L. railroad for injuries received
In a wreck at Steamboat Rock. He
was riding on stock train which was
| struck by another train while stand
ing on a side track. He claimed $780,
900 damages. The jury gave him $19.-
600, which was cut to $4,000 by the
court.
Lift Quarantine In January.
The ban against shipment of live
stock. hay and milk from Illinois to
Iowa may be lifted s, me time in Janu-
airy, II the foot and mouth disease
situation continues to improve in H.
linois, says DR.. J. I. Gibson, Iowa
state veterinarian. The veterinarian
reported that there Is but little hog
cholera In Iowa at the present time.
The snow will aid in stamping out
what little disease there is, he says
Death Of Former OFFICIAL.
Word has been received at the state
house OF the death In Chicago OF John
M. Davis for many years chief deputy
in the secretary Of states office.
Davis held that position when the
capital was moved from Iowa City to
Des Moines. He also held other state
positions.
New Hotel Inspector Appointed.
Norval Enger, chief hotel inspector
has announced the appointment of o..
A. Schowe, of Des Moines, as his dep
uty to succeed Roy c. Wagner. OF Sey-
mour, who resigned owing to Ill
health.
On Jan. l. the order redistricting