Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-02-24
NsarIx 1.1oo eIlIs Introduceo.

Between GOO and l,1uU DIS were
introduced at the present session OF
the legislature. approximately one
hundred and fifty more than at the
session two years ago.
This is the estimate made by the
legislative reference library. which
prepares and numbers all bills. The
time for introducing bills through
regular channels closed at midnight.
Feb. il.
Several hundred bills were intro
duced by title during the closing
hours by lawmakers who rushed to
get under the wire. The contents
OF these measures will not be known
for several days. Bills to be intro
duced now must come into the senate
or assembly with the unanimous con.
sent Of a committee.
Taxation, highways, education and
prohibition are the four principal prob
lens. the solution Of which will be
undertaken by the legislators. The
varying opinions held on each of these
subjects by divergent groups within
the legislature. indicate that hard
fought battles are ahead, with but
slight hope for a short session.
A new tax bill came into the legis-
ture at the last minute. introduced by
Assemblyman Robelr Caldwell, Lodi
lie proposes no increase in present
income tax rates, but repeats the per
sonal property Offset, raises exemp-
TONS on children and repeats the spe-
cial state min taxes,
This, together with an almost I'M
precedentei number Of tax proposals,
from surlax on tax values to a gaso-
line tax, means that long drawnout
floor battles arc in prospect, with the
outcome in doubt The variety OF inn
portant problems before the legisla-
ture scarcely ever before equaled in
number or importance. means long
consideration and a long session.
Approve Bill to Kill Guard.
By vote of to 2, the state affairs
committee of the assembly recon-
mended for passage the Polakowsld
bill calling for the abolition OF the
Wisconsin National guard.
The committee voted on the issue
after two hour hearing, during which
War Mothers, former service men ard
plain citizens were heard Peculiar
ly only one person. a Madison woman
appeared to defend the militia.
The Polakowsk bin has a good
chance of passing the lower house.
but it is almost certain to be killed
In the senate If it should chance to
pass, Gov. Blaine it is believed. would
veto it,
The measure is the most sweeping
ever introduced in any state legisla-
ture AT one stroke il would wipe out
all miItarism in this state The Wis
consin National guard comprises nor
mally about 10000 men Approximate
~ 100000 annually for the next two
years is being requested OF the legis-
lature for its support.
For Public Grain Warehouses.
A bin that would permit grain ele-
yators or warehouses anywhere i'm the
state. except in cities of Che first class,
to become public warehouses upon re-
quest to The grain and warehouse com
mission was introduced in the legis,
lamre by Assemblyman l.. II. Allen.
Superior. At present the only public
grain warehouses are at Superior
The bin also would increase the
salaries Of the three members OF the
commission from $1,000 yearly to 49,
Goo and increase the limit of the com
missions general fund from $4,000 to
$4,000 Further amendments would
repeal the fixing of fees by the com
mission for weighing and inspecting
grain and accept as the commissions
grades. weights and measures any
that may be established by the sec
rotary of agriculture OF the United
States
Surtax on Land Value.
A surtax on land valued at more
than $4,000. estimated to raise ST.
100000 and to introduce a new method
OF taxation in Wisconsin. was intro
duced by Assemblyman Carl Grimstad.
Dane county The measure is spon-
soed by the state department of mar.
kets
/ per cent tax on all holdings Of
more than $4,000 is provided Soil
fertility and all Improvements are ex-
empt Edward Nordman, commission
er Of markets, says. 1T is the most
important suggestion so far toward
the solution OF he marketing problem.
II constitutes an entering wedge to
a policy that looks toward a funda,
mental solution of the markets ques-
ton.
The regulation and licensing OF
boats in Wisconsin was asked for in
bin introduced in the lower house
Of the Wisconsin legislature by AS
scmblyman ". Grant Nelson. Racine.
All boats using the wa ers OF the
state would have to be licensed and
abide by certain regulations. il the
bin passes. Rules providing for ! life
hell for each 0gerpgnt If Tho hnqf and