The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-01-16

1NffAHNA iiVbbN : hhhAht HANo'" Is
follows in part:
The Thirty-fifth Legislature was in
session in it's second called session
when | assumed the duties as Acting
Governor Of the State. August 25th,
1917 This session expired by limi-
tation Of law on August 30th. 1917.
Due TO the fac, that the legislature
was engaged in important duties, and
for necessities enumerated in the
proclamation reconvening it, the leg
i>lture convened in its third called
session August Slst, 1917 and re-
NAMED in session one month
Laws for Soldiers
The country being in state Of
war, the Legislature passed law for
the relief Of soldiers and sailors in
the service Of the United States by
providing that they shall not be re-
quired to answer to the merits of a
demand sued upon them while active
" engaged as soldier or sailor in
the war
Early in the year 1918 IL became
apparent that the legislature should
be convened IN It's fourth called ses-
sion for the purpose Of enacting Ger
tain laws to protect the soldiers IN
training in Texas and 20 render the
State Of Texas more efficient a. an
agency for winning the war. and to
enact legislation for the relief Of
citizens suffering from the severe
drouth
To this end the thirty-fifth legisla.
tare was convened IN extraordinary
session February 25th. 1918. and al
iourned one month later
Fear Law, Passed
Four laws were enacted designed
b protec; the soldier IN our midst
from the evil influence Of ntoxica-
ting liquors Chief among them was
the law prohibiting the sale Of liquor
in ten miles Of any army camp or
training place for soldiers. This law
practically banished saloons from
Texas The courts sustained this leg
islation and the protection sought
has been provided
When the legislature had passed
these regulatory measures Tor the
protection Of the soldier in uniform.
the same inspiration led them 70 pass
a law providing restrictions as APP
Piled 70 civilians According the
state wide prohibition law was enact
cd
Soldiers Protected
Not only were the soldiers Tex
~ protected against the traffic IN al I.
coholic liquors. but there was imme-
date need for protection against the
diseases which follow in the wake
% vice Accordingly the legislature
enacad laws % stop immoral prac-
tees and 10 remove immoral persons .
from around the army camps of Tex
as General legislation was enacted
along this line designed for the I'M
provement and preservation Of the
public health. applicable for the like I
benefit q soldiers and civilian.
Laws were enacted making il com
pulsory for the teachers IN the schools
Of this state to teach the pupils the
principles of patriotism. and requir-
.ng the American flag to be exhibit.
"a on every public school
Administration of The Seleetive
Service Law.
Among the duties which devolved
upon me as Governor during the year
past was the administration OF the
selective Service Law in Texas. an
army officer was assigned to the Cow
,rnor Of each state 10 assist with this
important work
Adiu,snt Generals Department.
Under direction OF the Governor,
he Adjutant General has accomplish
ID the organization Of two brigades
4 cavalry and one brigade Of infan-
~, a total Of 534 Officers and IA
'23 enlisted men.
Drouth Relief.
Reference has been made hereto
ore to the action Of the legislature
n passing the law destined TO rem
er adequate relief insofar as pos
ible TO farmers suffering from the
evere drouth which has affected q
arge part Of Texas during the past
hree years. The act Of the legisla-
arc was not far-reaehing enough TO
clip many deserving ones without
seans, and accordingly appealed to
he public for voluntary fund Re-
ponding TO this appeal with their
ccustomed eagerness 10 help their
ellow-men. the citizens Of this state.
nd some Of their friends In other
Iatcs contributed by January sth,
slD. the sum OF S276.fI0.1g.