estate with it, the deed being made in the husband's name, the wife would only be entitled to her dower right according to decisions of the courts.] LIQUORS. I: A supreme court decision on the constitution of 1875 says, "License money belongs exclusively to the cities in which collected." 2. Officers have discretion in the issuance of license and their action cannot be controlled by mandamus. 12 Neb., 56. 3. If a license board refuse to review testimony in support of a remonstrance, district court on appeal will remand cause for that purpose. 20 Neb., 521–522. 4. When remonstrance to issuance of license is filed, and upon hearing license is granted, and an appeal from such decision is taken by the remonstrants, it is the duty of the licensing board to withhold license until the expiration of the time for appeal to be perfected; and if the license be issued to recall the same until the hearing on appeal is determined. 24 Neb., 519. 5. Remonstrance may be filed at any time before license is granted. 19 Neb., 169. 6. Board should refuse to issue license to an applicant guilty of violating the law during the preceding year. 7. Member of board signing petition for license is barred from sitting on the board and acting upon such petition. 25 Neb., 608, 609, 724. 8. One who sells or gives away intoxicating drink, which is drank by the buyer or recipient on or about the time of intoxication complained of, is liable for damages sustained. 21 Neb., 34. 9. Action may be maintained by married woman for damages sustained by her by reason of her money being spent by her husband for intoxicating liquors or squandered by him while intoxicated, or in the saloon of a liquor seller. A married woman is not only entitled to services of her husband as a means of support, but also as between herself and a vendor of intoxicating liquors, to the proceeds of his labor for such purpose. 23 Neb., 674. SCHOOLS. The following are among the latest decisions of the state superintendent of public instruction: Qualifications of voters at district meetings (a) The voter (man or woman) must be twenty-one years of age. (b) The voter (man or woman) must have resided in the district for a period of forty days immediately preceding the meeting. (c) The voter (man or woman) must be the owner of real estate in the district, or must own personal property that was assessed in his (or her) own name at the last annual assessment, or must have children of school age residing in the district. A man having the qualifications of age and residence is a voter by virtue of his wife's ownership of real estate in the district or by virtue of his wife's having children of school age residing in the district; and a woman having the qualifications of age and residence is a voter by virtue of her husband's ownership of real estate in the district or by virtue of her husband's having children of school age residing in the district. [This is owing to the present law of curtesy and dower.] The state superintendent calls attention to the following advantages of the law for free transportation and instruction for pupils either within or without the district of their residence. A great saving of money would result by closing small schools, making it possible to employ better teachers. It opens the door to more weeks of schooling and to schools of a higher grade. "2. "3. It insures the employment and retention of better teachers. "4. It adds the stimulating influences of large classes, with the resulting enthusiasm and generous rivalry. The discipline and training obtained are invaluable. "5. It affords the broader companionship and culture that comes from association with large numbers. "6. It results in better attendance, because the school is more interesting and profitable, and pupils can ride in comfort and safety when weather conditions would be unfavorable for walking. "7. It permits a better grading of the schools and classification of pupils. Consolidation allows pupils to be placed where they can work to the best advantage. "8. It affords an opportunity for thorough work in special branches, and allows an enrichment in other lines." [NOTE. When a teacher gives three-fourths of the day to high school work and one-fourth to grammar grade he or she would be considered as doing high school work according to the clause providing for three years successful experience before granting state certificates.] |