The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-02-05
IDAHO LEGISLATURE
HAS MANY BILLS
PLANS HELP FOR STATES RE
TURNING SOLDIERS
BILL is OPPOSED

BOISE.-The house of representa-
tIveS took prompt action yesterday to
record the state as in favor of the SOL
der land settlement plan advocated by
Franklin K. Lane, secretary of the in
terror, by passing under suspension of
the rules house bill No. 100, by Givens
and Featherstone, by unanimous vote
This measure is a companion to the
memorial to congress passed Monday,
urging that 100000 acres of land in
Idaho be reclaimed. Representative
Givens explained that the imperative
necessity of passing the bill at this
time is to assure the government and
Idaho congressional delegation that
Idaho stands firmly for the reclama-
ton program.
There was also action taken toward
giving further recognition to Idahos
soldiers and sailors in two measures
introduced by Representative Adam
son of Blaine county, the first me-
mortal to congress urging the mem
berS of the Idaho delegation to Sc
cure from the war department captur-
ed German cannon taken in battles in
which American troops participated
to be cast into medals of honor to be
awarded to Idaho soldiers and sailors
and the second a bill creating a state
commission to decide on the design
that the medal shall bear and secure
the names of those to whom they are
to be awarded
Capital Punishment Remain.
By striking off the enacting clause
the house decapitated the Drake
Peckham bill, No. 13, proposing the
abolishment of capital punishment In
this state. The measure was taken
into committee of the whole where,
some of the members declare, "con-
scientious murder" was committed, in
that by parliamentary maneuvering
the head of the murder bill was cut
off.
Oppose State COnstabuIary.
The Boise local of the United Broth
erhood of Carpenters and Joiners sub
mitted a communication to the house
which was placed in the records,
against the passage of the admins
tration state department consolida-
ton bill containing provision for
the creation of a state constabulary.
The house caucus decided to amend
and pass the bill
Kill Soldier Tax Bill
Surprise was occaSiOned in legis-
lative circles by the act of the SEN
ate in killing by indefinite postpone
ment house bill No. II, by Bennett,
proposing a direct tax levy to raise
relief funds in all counties in the state
for the assistance of INDECENT soldiers
and sailors and their families and au-
thorizing the county commissioners to
appoint a soldier secretary to find
employment for them. This measure
passed the house by unanimous vote
last week. 1t was held by the senate
the bill would mean an increased tax
burden upon property holders with
out accomplishing the results sought.
There was not a dissenting vote when
the toga wearers killed the measure.
Teachers Institute Issue.
A bitter attack was made In the
upper house on the Porter bill proyid-
ing for the holding of teachers instf-
tutes, allowing salaries of teachers
while in attendance, as well as mile
age. Definite action was not taken
ON the measure. 1t was limited by
Senator Armstrong, who classed
teachers institutes as necessary evil,
that bill might be introduced tol
abolish them altogether
Urge State Normal Bill.
Senator Johnson of Nez Perce called
on the financial committee to report
the Lewiston Normal S15O,00O ap-
bill. which has been held