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Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-27
TWO INVESTIGATIONS ORDERED.
House Votes to Inquire Into School
Fund Matters and Into Coal
Oil TayIOr's Record.

Topeka, Kas.. Jan. 26.-CSpecial) The
house to-day spent almost two hours in de-
batting the various phases of the proposed
investigation of school fund commission
ers and coal oil inspector. The re-
port of the committee on local
judiciary was first read. 1t pro-
vided that the acts of the Repub-
lican school fund commissioners be in
inspector, from the time of its establish
ment to the present. The Republicans were
not opposed TO the investigation of the oil
inspector for that period. but thought that
they should be given a fair deal by having
the school fund commissioners under the
Lewelling administration also investigated
After long parliamentary wrangle Brown
of Pratt. one of the Popuist leaders. moved
that the resolution be so amended as to
include an investigation of the school fund
commissioners under Morrill, and the coal
oil inspector under Lewellins. This car
ried by an almost unanimous vote.
Under the provisions of the resolutions
Speaker Street will appoint two separate
committees TO conduct the Investigations
Mr.. Lobdell sent to the speakers desk
a telegram received from the school fund
They are now at Port Arthur with an eX-
cursion party. The telegram, which was
dated Shreveport, La, and addressed to
&C. 10. Lobdell or j. X. Cubbison," reads
as follows:
Have resolution of investigation broad
enough to cover every transaction of our
board for the whole term. Begin with first
bond bought and end with the last. Make
it thorough. We want it all"
The telegram was signed by f. B.
Dawes, w. c. Edwards and Edmond Stan
ley.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-27
SENATE PROBING COMMITTEE
WILL HOLD ITS FIRST SESSION TO-
MORROW MORNING.
Asserted That Senator Lyons and
Prosecuting Attorney Lowe VIII
Tell All They knOw-Chief
Julian Explains.

The senate subcommittee appointed
under the Lyons resolution for the purpose
of investigating the alleged corruption in
the police department of Kansas City will
arrive in the city this evening and to-
morrow morning will begin probing. 1t IS
said that both Senator Lyons and Prose-
cutting Attorney Lowe will he in attend-
anCe and it is claimed they are going TO
tell all they know about the police crooked
ness 1t is said to be the purpose OF Prose
cutting Attorney Lowe to tell all about the
alleged attempt of Chief Julian to corrupt
him by forming an alliance 10 protect tho
gamblers of the city while they We're in
oihCe. The house committee will resume
its hearing Friday morning.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-27
MAY ARREST LOWE.
ported To the House by Its In
vestigating Committee.

Jefferson City, Mo, Jan. 26-(Special.1
While the cold bleak winds were chasing.
themselves across the ice-crowded river at
nearly daybreak this morning. five weary
and soiled passengers alighted from a Mis-
souri, Pacific train and climbed the long hill
leading to this city. They were the states
men comprising the house investigating
committee returning from Kansas City to
tell their fellow lawmakers that Prosecut-
ing Attorney Lowe had refused to answer
questions. and to hear from the house
what should be done with a man who did
not recognize them the members of the
only true committee of investigation that
ever came upon this earth.
When the house was called to order at
o'clock all the investigators were in their
seats When the committee appeared at
the house just before the hour for the
falling of the gavel they were surrounded
with the same JOY that greeted Daniel
when he came from the den of lionS- Chair
man Pope was inclined to talk. He eN-
pressed no love for the great City of Kan
sas, and characterized some of the news
papers with names that were more forcible
than elegant His opinion of Frank Lowe,
jackson county $ prosecutor, was of a ma
ture that made the prosecutor shy of a
large amount of gray matter.
ito report to the house the manner in
which Mr.. Lowe treated us. He actually
refused to answer our questions"
What action do you think the house Will
take?" was asked.
That's hard to say. 1t may be with
emphasis on the may be'O after my
port is submitted tomorrow that the
house will order Mr.. loves arrest and
command that he be brought to the bar
OF the house and explain his contempt.
DO you wish it understood that YOU will
introduce resolution to this effect, as is
being rumored?
'I'lI not say that Still it may be done.
In case the house does not take this ex-
trcme measure Mr.. Lowe will probably Lo
censured.
In spite of Mr. Pope's evasive answers
mOnly reported about the streets tonight
that such a resolution will be introduced
and that Pope will father the measure.
We will return to Kansas City and re-
new the investigation next Friday morn
ing" continued Mr., Pope; las understand
it Mayor Jones has all his testimony in
and the further hearing will take up, the
cEorges of corruption in the police depart
mCnt."
When asked concerning the Texas Steer
jolly the good member from Cole simply
smiled and stated that he was not tho
recipient of free theater tickets while in
Kansas City. Mr.. Pope's report will be
simply the submission of the questions
asked Lowe and the answers he gave.
Should the rumors be true he will then
arrest.
Mr.. Avery refused to talk. After the
investigation is over" he said. I'm talk
freely and say many things that will In
terest the good people of Kansas City.
The other members of the committee had
little to add to what has already been
told.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-27
SMITH TESTIFIES FURTHER.
at wnshington-Brewe and
Miles on the stand.

Washington, Jan. 26.-The special conf
mittee investigating the manage ent of the
Soldiers home at LeavenwcSu. to-day
deputed Mr.. Warner to go to Leavenworth
to take testimony in rebuttal of the evil
dence of Miers Powell. Representative
Warner will remain probably week in
Kansas. To-day Colonel Smith. the ac-
cused officer continued his denial of the
charges. He denied much of Miers Powell $
statement. but said II was true that Pow
ellis clothes had been taken from him for a
time while he was in the hospital. This
was to insure his presence when the COM
mittee came to Leavenworth. His clothes
were afterward returned, and he deserted.
The guardhouse was not all that could be
desired. and he had twice asked for appro-
priat;onS to change 1t. 1t was the best that
could be had under the circumstances. Only
crazy persons were confined in the cells
persons crazy with drink.
Justice Brewer, of the supreme court,
said he had seen the home at different
times as n visitor. 1t enjoyed a good repu-
t;,tiOm at the time he came to Washington,
some years ago. and seemed well directed.
General Miles had also visited the home.
So far as he could see. the home was well
directed Colonel Smith was II man Compe-
tent to administer his duties. lie had at
times drank more than he needed. but not
of late years.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-27
RAILROAD MEN PETITION.
Are, Afraid the Legislature VIII In
jure Employees Interests in
Hurting the Railroads

Herington, Kas., Jan. 26.-(SpeciaI) A
largely attended meeting of railroad en-
ployes having homes and headquarters at
this place was held to discuss the matter
of legislation, and a petition, signed by
nearly all the employees, asking the legisla-
ture rot to pass any radical laws which will
tend 10 reduce the number of men en-
ployed or diminish the volume of business
to be done, will be forwarded to Topeka to-
night. Similar petitions are being signed at
all pailr3ad TGsi, hetadquarters ado throughout the
nothing unjust to others, they are wide
awake to their own interests, and have a
committee at Topeka during the session Of
the legislature to look after their interests
and keep the 2O,555 employees of Kansas
roads posted on events. They especially
fear legislation which will compel roads to
reduce the number of trains and hence
throw many trainmen out.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-27
BAKER AND PETER CLASH.
PETER Wants n Kansas Postmaster
Confirmed and Baker Is
Fighting IT

Washington, Jan. 26.-The senate spent
half an hour in executive session to-day
in an exchange of opinions over the hold
ing up of postoffice nominations in COM
mittee. The question was raised by an
inquiry made by Senator PETER as to the
likelihood of early action of the nomifa-
tion of George a. Vanatta to be post
master at Clay Center. Kas. 1t developed
that while Mr. PETER is anxious to secure
Mr.. Vanatta's confirmation, his colleague,
Mr., Baker, is seeking to defeat this ac-
complishment. Senator PETER showed u
disposition mildly to complain.
The incident brought out speeches from
Senators Blackburn. Cullom and Hill, all
rejecting somewhat. though in a jocular
vein, upon the tardiness of committees in
confirming nominations. Senator Cullom
spoke of the delay in acting upon the NOM
ination of Internal Revenue Commissioner
Foreman, and gave notice he would try to
secure an executive session tomorrow for
action upon this case. Senator Chandler
replied to the criticisms upon the postoffice
committee, saying 1t was very difficult to
comply with the wishes of both gold and
silver men. and of Republicans, Democrats
and Populists,
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-27
FROM A HOME INMATE.
icizcs Some of the Actions of
Governor smith.
To the Editor of the Journal

To the Editor of the Journal.
Kindly allow me to say through your
paper that | have just read in this morn
ing's issue what Colonel Smith, governor
of this home, has to say about the profess
siunai Grand Army man (and am sorry to
say there are a few. hut he neglects alto
gcther to say that, of all the professional
Grand Army men. he is the chief for he.
through his influence as governor of this
home and as eX-commander of the G. A. r.
post in this home. and in violation of the
rules of the order. did induce the post to
make demonstrations In his favor, with the
object of aiding thereby in covering up his
dishonest and dishonOrable management
of this home. Yes, he, the professional
Grand Army man. together with those
members he has succeeded in making his
puppets and tools. TO the disgust OF all
honorable members of the order has
brought disgrace upon a grand and noble
society. that cares for its comrades who
are sick or in distress. and their widows
and orphans. and that never sleeps. but
works on in the interest of their comrades.
WILLIAM KIRK.
Post 100, G. A. r.. Carlinville, Ill.
Soldiers Home, Leavenworth, kas., jan
uary 25 1897.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-27
WANTS TO BURY ITS WIRES
NEW MOVE BY MISSOURI AND KAN
SAS TELEPHONE COMPANY.
Anxious to Spend n Quarter of n Mill
ion Dollars in Improving Its Sys-
tenn in Kansas City-Has
Submitted Its Plans

The first actua! step toward = vast un-
dertaking, that will give employment to
$50 men for several months and involve the
expenditure of at least quarter of a mil
lion dollars, was taken yesterday by the
Missouri and Kansas Telephone Company
in submitting to the board of public works
its plans for placing its wires under ground
The work. Manager Alonzo Burt says, will
begin soon the board has approved
the Company'S plans and Will be completed
by July /. 1t will necessitate the almost
entire rebuilding of the plant. as the over
head wires will be kept in operation during
the construction of the cOndults.
That section in which the wires will be
buried first is bounded by Broadway, Nc
Gee, Second street. and on the south, from
McGee TO Main street, by Fourteenth street,
and from Main to Broadway by Twelfth
street. The company aims to extend these
limits each year until the entire system is
| under ground.
The board of public works did not take de-
cisive action upon the plans submitted, but
Duugal and City Engineer Wise to be made
more definite and complete. These gentle
men will confer with the engineer of the
company. who is now at work filling in the
details of the conduit system.
\ sample of the vitrified clay tiling which
will protect the cables was yesterday sub
mtted to the board 1t is five-incR pipe
with Il squared exterior, and, it is claimed
will exclude all moisture from the wires,
tIlertnN preventing eIeCtrOlSSlS. IN tilc DuS-
mess center, where the most wires are
used, sixteen of these ducts will be laid in
a single trench. Through each duct a cable
of 246 wires will be run.
The conduits will occupy the center of
the streets as nearly as possible The tele-
phone users in each block will be supplied
byaRires fsom IA. pole. standing ip the alley,
and centrally located in relation to the
bounding streets. A cable will be run from
the conduit in the street to the base of the
pole. thence up the pole to yard-arms.
whence the various wires will converge to
the different instruments in the block. This
will entirely do away with poles in the
streets of the business section.
This action by the telephone company is
in accordance with ordinance No. I0T7. ap-
proved December IS. 1895. by which the city
granted permission to the company to place
its wires under ground
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-27
AN EXPENSIVE DRINK.
Valued Higher Thnn Horse and
Rifle.

a soldier in the regular army was COM
menting on the strength of an Indians love
for whisky. They are the biggest fools
You ever saw. l came across a buck one
day on the plains and he asked if 1 had
any whisky. l shook the canteen and told
him there was only one drink there. He
for it. Finally he got mad because |
wouldn't take the rifle and pony You
never saw such fools. Why didn't | make
the trade? l would, bat, you see, that was
the only drink / had"
This story is used TO illustrate the power
of human habits and to speak particularly
TO those who are annoyed with the coffee
habit which is the cause of an immense
amount OF sickness. the coffee never being
suspected. Chemists find the same poison
Gus alkaloids in coffee as IN strychnine to-
bacco and morphine.
delicious health coffee made of the grains.
wheat etc. etc. Postum Cereal has the
deep seal brown color of fine Mocha and
changes to the rich golden brown of old
Java when cream is added. Its fragrance
and flavor are charming.
When coffee is left off and Postum nut in
its place the old troubles of the body clisarI-
pear and under the true nourishment of
the food drink new vitality, strength and
the ruddy color of health quickly appear.
Postum makes red blood for adults and
children and is a most grateful change
everything in its favor and none of the
hurtful properties OF the old Made at
Battle Creek, Mich, by the Postum Cereal
CO.. linn.
Dr. Albert P. Hedges, 1881 n. Clark St,
Chicago, says: 1T is long needed arti-
cle.'
Just as good as Postum Cereal are
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-27
CHIEF JULIAN EXPLAINS.
He Expected to Pay for the Tickets
He Ordered From the
Coatea HOuae.

Chief of Police H. S. Julian denies that
any of the members of the house investi-
eating committee were in the party which
presented the order from him for seats at
Coates opera house. He states that the
party was composed of friends of his. none
of " HON were members of the special COM
mittee, although some were employees of the
house of representatives. in attendance on
the, investigating committee. He says the
reason he did not buy the tickets to the
thcater and present them to the gentlemen
who made up the party was because he did
no. know the exact number who would
avail themselves of his invitation to attend
tht, performance. He wrote the note. he
saws, supposing that his credit would be
good at The ticket Office of the Coates. and
discIaims any intention or expectation that
the party should be passed on his order.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-27
NUN WON
TALKS ON
DYSPEPSIA
HOW TO CURE YOURSELF.

In all forms of stomach trouble Munyon's S
Dyspepsia Cure will promptly cure where
there are such symptoms as pain or sore
ness in the stomach, indigestion or distress
after eating, pressure and fullness in the
stomach. shortness of breath. poor appa-
ute. coated tongue sour or bitter raising
from the stomach, heartburn, wind on the
stomach, constipation, dizziness. faintnesS
and lost energy.
When these symptoms are associated
with biliouSneSS, yellow coated tongue
nausea. bitter taste in the mouth and sal
low skin take Munyon's Liver Cure in al
ternation with the Dyspepsia Cure, an hour
apart Where there is obstinate constipa-
ton keep the bowels open once a day BY
using Munyon's Constipation Cure until
they become regular under the effect of
the Dyspepsia Cure. When there are
troublesome heart symptoms alternate
Munyon's Heart Cure with the Dyspep-
sia Cure. If there is great nervous
ness or inability to sleep. alternate
Munyon's Nerve Cure with the Dyspepsia
Cure. If the blood is poor in quality alter
nate Munyon's Blood Cure and Dyspepsia
Cure. By this plan of treatment one can
eradicate the worst forms of stomach
troubles and their complications, and make
the cure permanent.
y separate specific for each disease. Sold
by all druggists, mostly for % cents a bot
tie
Personal letters to Professor Munyon. 1906
Arch street Philadelphia. Pa, answered
with free medical advice for any disease.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-27
REAL WINTER WEATHER.
City and the Surrounding
Country,

For the past several days Kansas City
has been having weather which is cal
culated TO fill the hearts of the ice man
and the skater with delight, Every night
since last Saturday the mercury has fallen
below the zero mark and most of the time
there has been wind from the north that
makes it very uncomfortable for those who
they are well wrapped in heavy coats and
cloaks. There has been several flurries of
snow since the cold wave struck Kansas
City. but not until yesterday was the
ground covered. About l o'clock in the
afternoon a light snow began ana. the
weather has moderated considerably. there
VIII probably be enough TO warrant get
dictiOns for to-day are clear and slightly
warmer. Several OF the ponds in the Yicin-
ity of the city are frozen
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-27
A NEW ANTI-PASS BILL.
The House Railroad Committee Has
Evolved One Out of n Mass
of Suggestions

Topeka, Jan. 26.-(Special) The railroad
committee of the house. after comparing
all the anti-pass bills introduced, has pre-
pared bill of its own and will introduce
it tomorrow. The bill makes it a msde-
meanor for a railroad company to give, or
person, with a few exceptions, to receive
pass. The penalty is $50 for each of
fense. In case public official is convicted
of the violation of this law, he shall, in ad-
dition to the payment of the fine, forfeit
his office. The excepted cases follow: Any
person who is bona tide in the employ of
the railroad or railway issuing the same;
persons in actual charge of live stock in
transit, for both the going journey and the
return to the place of shipment; the board
and stenographer when in the actual dis
charge of their duties; the board of rail-
way assessors when performing its duties
as members of such board, and ministers
of the GoSDel.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-27
AN ANTITRUST BILL.
Senator Helm Introduces n Measure
Which Makes Trust Agree
ments Void.

Topeka, Kas.. Jan. 26.-(Special) Sena-
tor Helm introduced bill this morning
designed to knock out of existence all of
the trusts and combines that now or may
hereafter exist in Kansas. 1t provides
that all agreements with trusts for anv
and all purposes are void if the purpose or
intent or effect is to force an advance i'm
the price of any commodity by restricting
its manufacture or sale, or in any way
interfering with the natural course of
events 1t does not apply to corn or cattle
when in the hands of the raiser 1t pro
vides q fine of from 500 to 5000 and en-
ableS the person. or persons. so damaged to
recover their measure of damage by suit,
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-27

''Just as good as Postum Cereal art
words used TO defraud the public.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-27
TO BAR PAUPER CHILDREN.
Representative Mccarthy Introduces
n Bill Designed to Avoid
UnconstitutionaIity.

Topeka, Kas., Jan. 26.-(Special) Repre-
sentative Mccarthy to-day introduced
bill aimed to shut out the importation of
pauper children. While the bill does not
prohibit the bringing of this class of chill
dren into kansas-for that would be un-
constitutional-it provides that any agent
who is engaged in the Importation of pau
per children shah go before the probate
to locate them and give bond in the sum
of $500 for each child to indemnify the state
from loss in consequence of any wrong act
or misdemeanor committed by such child
This practically means prohibition, as no
agent is willing to comply with the pro-
posed law and file good bond 10 guar
antee the character of imported children,
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-27
LIVELY TILT IN THE HOUSE.
Republicans Protest Against PopuIist
Charges of Fraud in the Re-
cent Election.

Topeka, Kas., Jan. 26.-(SpeciaI) A lively
tilt took place in the house to-day over
the McGIashen-Brown contest from Gree
ley county. While the election committee
were unanimous in the opinion that Brown
received majority of the votes and was
entitled TO his seat, yet a minority report
was filed by two members of the commit
tee. accusing the Republicans of running
in twenty-five votes from Colorado TO help
Brown out. The Republican members de-
clared that such accusations were false.
The house voted to seat Brown, but also
voted to print the minority report in the
journal.
The Republican members filed a protest
against the report being printed, claiming
that 1t contained statements not In accord
ance with the facts developed before the
committee. The protest was ordered print
ed, also.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-27
WITNESS TAYLOR ARRESTED.
He Is Charged With Having commit-
ted Perjury While Testifying Be-
fore the House Committee.

James Taylor. the negro who testified
Monday before the legislative investigating
committee that he had that day purchased
poIicv tickets at 81 West Sixth street, was
last night arrested on a charge of perjury
and was lodged in Jail at the Central police
station. A warrant will be issued for him
to-day.
ioint at M West Sixth street has been
closed fer five months and that Felter was
at work sackiug grain all day Monday ae
the Fort Scott & Memphis depot.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-27
Cable Cars Not Delayed.

Notwithstanding the fact that the tenn
perature has been much lower during the
past three days than at any time during
the present winter. the Metropolitan Street
in the regular operation of its cable lines,
The Ninth street line, which gave the
company great trouble during the previous
freeze by the slot closing together in many
places, has been operated regularly Su-
perintendent c. F. Holmes said yesterday
that he expected no further trouble with
that line as the first freeze settled the new
construction work permanently.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-27

Topeka. Kas. Jan. 26.-iSpecialD Eight
cen more bills were thrown into the sena-
torial hopper this morning and the number
now in has passed the 800 mark MANY of
tho bills that are coming now arc OF little
importance, being local in character. but
they take up the time of the senate INST
the same. None OF those introduced fn-
day was OF Importance.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-27
TWO STATE PENSION BILLS.
One Provides $25 n Month for o. S.
Fulton and One $I5 n Month
for Thomas w. Reed.

Topeka, Kas., Jan. 26.-(Special) Repre-
sentative Irwin, of Sedgwick, introduced a
hill In the house to-day to pension o. S.
Fulton on account of injuries received while
serving in Battery A, First artillery. X. n.
g.. at the Ellsworth encampment in 1891.
at the rate of So per month"; The bill also
provides for 81. III back nav.
A hill was also introduced to grant n pen-
sion of SIS month TO Thomas w Reed