Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-17
DunIavy Would Have Univef-
sity Become Depot for Pur-
chase and Distribution Of
Booze Scientific Purposes
BARNES INTRODUCES
IMPORTANT MEASURE
Defines Juvenile Delinquency
and Prescribes Punishment
for Those Contributing to 1T
Contest Hearing Public,
(Ry II. Il. ID. McAllister, Special Corre-
spondent.)

(Ry r. Il. ID. McAllister, Special Corre-
spondent)
Santa F'e, Jan. 1.-THE introduc-
tion In the senate of another state
wide prohibition resolution-the third
to be offered in that body in three
days - and the introduction in the
house of a bill defining Juvenile de-
linauency and prescribing punishment
for those contributing to such delin-
uuency were the only features of an
exceedingly dull legislative session this
afternoon--a session of brief duration
in both houses and given over TO
routine.
The prohibition resolution was in
troduced by Senator Dunlavy of santa
Fe county and is modelled after the
most recent Arizona prohibition law.
Senator Dunlavy denies that it is a
bone dry" law in the common ac-
ceptation of that term, but it Is much
more stringent than any measure on
the subject that has yet been INTRO
duced. 1t absolutely forbids not only
the manufacture and sale but the I'M
portation for any purpose OF alcoholc
LIQUORS, and also the possession Oh
same by any citizen, with two excep-
tions.
University DepOt.
The two exceptions are regularly or
dained clergymen, who are permltteo
to import, transport and possess wines
for sacramental purposes, and tne
University of New Mexico, whicn,
through its board of regents, Is per-
mitted to introduce, receive, transport
and possess grain alcohol for scien-
,..ifie. pnrposes and 10 Distribute II,
under such restrictions as the board of
regents may adopt, to other institu-
tions of research and learning for me-
ohanioal and scientific uses. Dena-
tured alcohol is also expressly excepted
from the operation or the law
The punishment provided for
violation of the law is the same as that
prescribed in the Mcdonald resolution
but the change of venue clause is
omitted. The resolution was referred
to the committee on constitutional
amendments.
Delinquency Bill.
The juvenile delinquency bill was
introduced in the house by Judge K
p. Barnes, and is in line with the
recommendations of the Legislative
committee of the state Federation OF
Women's Clubs.
1t does not create separate juvenile
courts. but enlarges the powers and
jurisdiction of the district courts in
such a way as to provide for more
humane treatment of juvenile offend.
ers against the law. 1t was referred
TO the committee on judiciary.
A bill introduced by Senator Tully
would provide general regulations fol
the creation OF new counties in the
future. A minimum of 1000 square
miles in area, 5000 in population anc
s4.75O, 900 in assessed property valua-
ton is prescribed by the bill for coun'
ties hereafter to be created, and 6
petition signed by majority OF tht
legal voters in the territory affected
must be presented to the Legislature
fayoring the creation of a new county
before a bill for that purpose can bt
considered. 1t is also provided tina
boundary lines of any new county shall
not be within twenty miles of any
present county seat, and that th'
county or counties from which a new
county is created shall have not les!
than 1000 square miles in territor!
and property the assessed valuation o.
which is not less than $500, 600 aftel
the new county is created.
Contest Hearing Saturday.
A meeting of the senate committee
on privileges and elections was helt
Immediately after adjournment and l
was decided to have public hearings II
the senate chamber on the contes
brought by w. H. Chrisman agains
Senator Isaac Barth Saturday after
noon at o'clock if the senate Is no
in session at that time or immediatel!
after adjournment If the senate shoui'
hold an afternoon session on that DAY
Senator Zenobia Salazar presided a
the meeting of the committee, the 1u.
membership of which was presen'
Both Senator Barth and Mr.. Chrismal
were on hand and agreed to the tim
and place of hearing.
Both senate and house adjourned
until o'clock Wednesday afternoon
New Bills I'm Senate.
s. B. %. BY Senator Bryant. II
regulate use of vehicles on highways
Roads and highways.
S. B. 80. BY Senator Mersfeidei
Regulating the licensing of life insur
ance agents. Insurance, banks an
banking.
filming the crime of incest and provid
ing punishment therefore. Judiciary
s. B. 25. BY Senator Murray De
claring the road from Silver City t
Mogollon state highway. Roads an
highways. -
s. B. 26 BY Senator Skeen. L
amend section 357S of the codificatio
of 1915 relative to street sprinklins
Private, county and municipal cor
porations.
s. B. 81. BY Senator Murray. T
amend section 3719 of the codificatio
of 1915 relative to municipal waite
and sewer bonds. Judiciary.
s. B. 2S. BY Senator Reinburg. T
amend section 2340 and repeal sec
tions 2342, 2343, 2344 and 2345 of tn
codification Of 1915 reIative to fences
Livestock.
s. B. 80. BY Senator Reinburg. Re