The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-12

ways been 8 strong advocate OF pro-
rhibition. his refusal to agree to any
compromise on the liquor question at
this session OF the general assembly
seems to have caused constefpation
in the camps of those whose program
il is to reduce the monthly pit
tance"
Notwithstanding the serious fnan-
cial condition which confronts the
State, and other matters of vital inl-
portance which have been called at
tention to, there seems to be little
doubt that liquor will again occupy
d considerable portion Of the time ot
the session. There appears to be a
neral disposition among the prohi-
bition forces to urge a reduction in
the amount which may be shipped to
any one individual during - ca,s1dar
month Some of them are willing to
allow an increase of light wines and
beers, but others are opposed to this
concession. The fight will be waged
to the finish by the advocates of the
various measures.
In this connection it may be stated
Commissioner Watson, in his annual
report, has called attention to the fact
that the State is being flooded with
so-called all-cure 'tonics.' composed OF
from II to II per cent Of alcohol.
and, inasmuch as these concoctions
are nothing more or less than al
coholic beverages" the commissioner
recommends that an act be passeH
declaring beverages of the compost
ton given, alcoholic beverages" and
prohibiting their sale in the State
Watson's Batch.
Commissioner Watson will make a
number of important recommendations
in regard to various matters, among
which is included a suggestion for a
Statewide license and tax on motor
driven vehicles, to take advantage of
the federal appropriation, under the
Federal Aid Road Act" Among the
recommendations which Commission
er Watson will make to the Legislature
are the following:
Recommendations.
That adequate provision for per-
manent housing of the department, its
laboratories and exhibit and museum
property be made at the earliest date
possible. The department is prepared
to suggest plan to accomplish this
without any appropriation being made
by the State.
'That, though this department has
nothing to do with the matter, liberia!
support be given to the tick eradica
tion work.
That the act requiring different
standard size packages for bolted and
pnbolted meal be amended so as to
require on standard size for both
conforming to the laws of other
States.
That legislation looking to the bet
ter baling of cotton in this State be
enacted.
"That the federal aid road act nov
being effective and funds available
hereunder as soon as this State com
plies with it's terms, it is imperative
that the authority contemplated xndas
the fedral act be designated to Some
existing department of the State gov
ernment or some new department and
that the long-delayed action for a
Statewide license and tax on motor
driven vehicles be taken. This depart
ment has for some years labored ear
nestly in aiding and promoting all
highway undertakings in the State
and has mapped and charted all the
principal highways. acquiring valuable
'krowledge Of conditions, road mater
lal, etc. If it is desired to secure a
maximum of results at a minimum
OF expense, the work Of collecting the