The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-02

| erS.
A joint resolution was presented by
Assenblyman Kent, Milwaukee, for
the establishment of a state printing
plant and Assemblyman Franzen Of
fered measurement empowering the
secretary of state to audit the claims
of the Athens Advancement and Agri-
| cultural association and the claim Of
the GAINESVILLE Park association for
state aid.
Assemblyman Tews presented a bill
to repeal the law providing for nom
partisan elections In all cities.
Probe is Held Up
That state boards and commissions
shall stand trial has been fixed by an
| overwhelming sentiment in the legis-
lature, but the senate developed q diff
ference of opinion as to the best man.
ner in which to conduct the investiga-
ton.
When the Axel Johnson resolution
for an investigation of state boards
and commissions by a subcommittee
of the joint committee on finance came
up for consideration, Senator Bray Of
fered a substitute amendment by
which the investigating would be
transferred to the state board of pub
lie affairs, of which Gov. E. L. Philip
is member.
Plans Thorough Probe.
Mr.. Bray's resolution provides that
the state board Of public affairs is d.
rected forthwith to investigate and ex-
anime into the organization of the
various state commissions, boards and
state departments, the duties per-
formed and the activities engaged In
by the heads and employees thereof,
the efficiency of such boards, commits
sions and state departments as now
organized and conducted, the duplica-
ton Of work, if any, with view of
determining whether any Of such COM
missions, boards or state departments
should be abolished or consolidated"
Mr. Bray contended that the affairs
board is composed of expert investi-
gators, trained to conduct a probe of
Home Rule Asked.
The question of home rule is again
before the legislature. Senator Ar
mold, the only Socialist of the upper
house, introduced a joint resolution
giving to cities and villages the right
of home rule.
Senator Bray offered a joint resolu-
ton for an amendment to the consti-
tuition to make the Office of secretary
of state, state treasurer and super
intendent of public instruction ap-
pointive by the governor instead of
elective by the people. His resolu-
ton was offered in the interest of a
shorter ballot.
The senate adopted a joint resolu-
ton adopting the rules of the legisla-
ture of 1913 for this session.
Herman Succeeds Self.
Gov. Philip filed with the secre-
tary of state the appointment of
James Herman, Superior, to succeed
himself on the Wisconsin grain and
warehouse commission for the term
ending Feb, 1918 The following mill
Howlay, Fred Peterson, to be first
lieutenant, and Byron o. Bell, second
lieutenant, of Co. l, First Regiment,
Neenah; E. Howe Allen, to be first
lieutenant and Thomas P. Colbert,
second lieutenant of Co. l., First
Regiment, Beloit; August R. Buch-
holz, to be first lieutenant, and Emil
G. Prellwitz, captain of Co. D, Second
infantry, Ripon.
Alexander Gets Appointment.
Walter Alexander, master mechanic
of the Milwaukee road, to the senate,
as member of the railroad commits
sion of Wisconsin to succeed David
Harlowe,
According to the governors Office,
Mr.. Alexander is thorough railroad
man, combining with his experience
technical and practical knowledge of
railway and electrical construction.
Bill to Aid Consumers.
IAdu SIOSDy IOudy 1uLIO-
duced a bill to establish a marketing
department in the dairy and food
commission, and providing an annual
appropriation not to exceed $4,000.
The purpose of this department is to
reduce the cost of marketing, to
make city markets efficient and sani-
tary, and establish system of direct
purchasing between the consumer
and the producer.
Release of $255, 900 Asked.
A bill was introduced in the as
sembly to make available to the state
board of agriculture an appropria-
ton of 1855, 900, made by the legis-
| lature two years ago with the string
to it that the money was not to be
used until Milwaukee county pur-
chased the Fleming tract to be added
to the state fair park. The bill pro-
| poses to turn this amount over to the
board of agriculture and relieve Mil
waukee county of any obligation
| Carl jackson Confirmed.
Carl Jackson, Oshkosh, was con-
frmed as railway commissioner to
succeed John E. Roemer, resigned,
by the senate, by a vote Of 80 to / i.
Senator Arnold, Socialist, Milwau-
kee, cast the only negative vote