The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-05-02
LEGISLATIVE LABOR
(By Means Ray.)

tBy Means Ray.)
Jefferson City, Mo.-Governor Fred
crick D. Gardner's message urging
the legislature to provide more reve-
nue. or be economical in appropria-
ting state funds rang the bell with all
who are interested in the states well
| fare.
The Governor presented the matter
in a straightforward manner and
spoke in plain terms which were
easily understood by all.
The Fiftieth General Assembly is
expected to adjourn sine die at the end
of the 1870 days on May 7. The work
of the session is in much better condi-
ton than generally so near the end
but there are still number Of import
ant measures to be considered by each
branch. The appropriation bills are
expected to be presented within the
next few days. Governor Gardner
says that if the revenue of the state
is exercised by them that he will use
the pruning knife and keep the state
from running into debt.
Senator w. NJ. Bowker of Nevada
has increased the revenue Of the State
about 100000 by increasing the in
come tax rate and lowering the in
come to be taxed and the increase of
the corporation franchise tax. The
tax on incomes is now one and one
half per cent on the incomes Of mar
ried men over $4,000 and single men
Of $1,000. The corporation franchise
tax is increased from rs cents to 81.
The soft drink tax will bring 100000
and the income and franchise $780,
900 and 100000. Governor Gardner
has signihcd his intention of signing
them. Senator Bowker, as chairman
of the ways and means committee,
spent much time and hard work on
these measures.
Governor Gardner has named I.
Speed Mosby state beverage inspect
Mosby was formerly beer inspector
and made quite record for efficiency
in this position and was reappointed
by the Governor in keeping with his
policy rewarding efficiency. VIM. H.
Lewis of Clayton has also been named
labor commissioner, because of the eX-
ccllent record he has made during the
past four years in that position.
Republican members of the House
have forever doomed action on the
act for new constitution at
this session by party caucus which
decided that convention should not be
held. Fear that the convention would
be controlled by the Democrats has
caused this action.
The sum of $4,000 has been APP
propriated by the legislature for the
purpose of aiding counties in the con-
struction of memorials for soldiers,
sailors and marines. Amounts OBJ
tainable by the counties are from
$3.50 to $1,000.
A workmen's compensation measure
endorsed by employers and employ
ees has been passed by the House and
Senate and will be signed by the Gov
ernor. The measure places maxi
mum of Sl5 week to be allowed for
any one injured.
Drastic measures against the steal
ing of automobiles have been passed
by the House and Senate. The Anti
Horse Thief Association has been ac-
tive in this class of legislation and in
tends looking after thieves of this
kind in the future.
Soldiers are asked by Adjt. Gen.
Clark and Secretary Ed Cahill to
elect delegates to attend meeting of
the American Legion to be held in St.
Louis, May $40.
The Senate passed the bone dry bill
after placing number of amend
ments on it which eliminated the
search and seizure" sections. The
bill makes it unlawful to give anyone
drink, even in your own home.
Commissioner c. F. Enright, of the
banking department, has issued a call
for contributions for funds to be used
in looking after returning Missouri
soldiers in New York. Amounts of
81 and more are asked. Contribu-
tons may be sent to Mr.. Enright at
Jefferson City.
The return of Missouri troops has
interferred to some extent with the
session this week. A number of
members have been on committees to
receive the boys in New York and
others attended the ceremonies in St.
Louis and Kansas City. Glowing
tributes have been paid the Missouri
fighters by those who have been on
communication with their leaders.
The boys are looking well. They will
be discharged at Camp Funston in the
course of short time.
THE AMERICAN LEGION
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