The bee., 1916-01-14

new legislation Tor the benefit OF the
cause. Many hunters and fisherfhsn
from all parts Of the state are expected
to attend the meeting
James P. Lewis, Secretary Of State,
and the only Republican elected, has
agreed to retain Charles J. Howes,
Democrat, as assistant Secretary of
State, IL Stanley will provide a place
for William Dingus, Of Prestonburg,
Republican, whom Lewis had first an
nounced as his assistant Secretary Of
State. Trouble started over this early
last week because Stanley had refused
to permit Dingus to take the position
owing to the fact that he would be
custodian of the records. The Cover
nor has the matter under consideration
but has not signifed just what he
will do. 1t is understood that Stanley
will make no compromise, considering
Howes as safe in the position. In the
meantime, the numerous duties of the
Assistant Secretary of State are being
looked after by Miss Minnie Mailer,
VI lub NrONbIuOIs
Should Barksdale Hamlet, who is
contesting the election Of Lewis, win
out, It would clear the matter, as Ham
lett has already stated that he would
retain Howes.
Without any authority whatsoever,
in the opinion of Attorney-General NJ.
M. Logan and Special Assistant John
G. Duffy, member Of the last General
Assembly and resident of Hopkins
vile, the Kentucky Illiteracy Commits
sion, of which Mrs. Cora Wilson Stew.
artfi of Morehead, is the head and
guiding genius, has drawn from the
state treasurer since July, 1914, the
sum of $1,4S5S2.
A communication was addressed to
Auditor Robt. L. Greene, in which his
attention was called to the fact that
while the last Legislature provided for
the Commission, it did not carry with
1t any appropriation for the mainte-
nance Of the work and advised him
not to honor any more warrants on
the states treasurer unless the present
Legislature provided the funds.
Mention was made Of the worthy
work carried on by the Commission,
but since it is illegal to draw any funds
for expenses, this part of it will be
carried into effect.
Special Assistant Attorney-General
John c. Duffy is also at work in an
effort to recover penalties on back
taxes and believes that his efforts in
this direction will add $1,000 annually
to the State Treasury.
Governor Stanley's selection Of Mr..
Duffy as Assistant Attorney-Genera
meets with general approval. He halls
from Hopkinsville, Christian County,
from which he has served as a mem
Der of the last Legislature and has
also held the position of County Attor-
ney and several other Offices. At one
time he announced for Congress from
the Second District, but later with
drew. 1t is believed that he will op-
pose. Dave Kincheloe, present Con-
gresham from the Second District, for
reelection in 1917.
1t has been decided to hold the State
Republican Convention about March
1st, and 1t is said to be certain that
Edwin P. Morrow will be named as
delegate-at-large from Kentucky by ac-
clamation. A number Of prominent
Republicans gathered this week and
discussed the matter.
The Senate Committees were named
Monday. ]. R. Zimmerman is chair
man on Constitutional Amendments;
Charles H. Knight, chairman on Agri-
culture aud State Fairs; L. c. Littrell,
chairman on Education; S. R. Glenn,
chairman on Insurance; John F. Ford,
chairman on Kentucky Statutes; Basil
M. Taylor, chairman on Public Utili-
ties, and Hite Huffaker, chairman on
Judiciary.
The Rules Committee is composed
Of James D. Black, ex-offcio chairman;
w. w. Bodies, S. R. Glenn, w. A. Frost,
G. G. Speer, Samuel L. Robertson, H.
G. overstreet, John F. Ford and Thom-
as A. Combs.
The choice berth in points of COM
mittee appointments at the disposal
of Speaker H. c. Duffy went to s. M.
O'Brien, of Louisville, as ranking
member of the House Committee on
Rules.
1t is said that the distinction con-
ferred upon Representative O'Brlen,
of the Falls City, is well deserved. He
is serving his second term as a rep
resentative from the Sixth District
The House adopted the rule provid-
ing that it require two thirds of the
members present and voting to sus-
pend the rules. The vote stood 55
to 33.
The Senate on Monday concurred in
the House resolution providing for the
publication of $500 copies of the Gov
ernor's message for the use Of the Gov
enor and FIVE copies for each member.