The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-17

because they have relatives on the edu-
cational staff of the institution who are
drawing good salaries.
There is all kinds Of talk about an
east side public institution combine.
There are also rumors of other combines
which illustrate political rottenness. but
they are not yet sufficiently developed
to speak about them accurately. The
likelihood is that during the next three
weeks there will be some fun in the leg
stature. Members are beginning to talk
about each other in undertones.
COUNCIL IN DETAIL.
The council presented a iistless. weary
appearance this morning. and with the ex-
cept:on of those members who are accus-
toned when at home TO arise with the
chickens. the scheme of opening the ses-
sons an hour earlier than usual, does not
meet with favor The chaplain evidently
disproves of the innovation. AT any rate
the members were obliged to worry through
the morning without prayer.
Learneds tax bill. which provides for the
collection of taxes annually and abofshes
the penalties on delinquent taxes, was read
a third time and placed on its passage. Mr..
Garrison was the only member 10 vote
against the bill, and before the result was
announced caught on to the tail end of the
band wagon by changing his vote to the af-
frmative.
NEW BILLS.
The following new bills were introduced:
By Brown-Council bill No. lbs. amending
section l. article l. chapter A of the statutes
of Oklahoma, relating to cities, town and
villages.
BY Lynch-Council bill No. 127, to estab-
l!sh and locate an agricultural and mechan
zeal college in Kay county.
By DeBois-Counc:l bill No. 12S, to re-
ou,re county treasurers, city treasurers,
school treasurers and treasurers of other
municipalities to issue a call for outstand-
ing warrants every thirty days. On mo-
ton the rules were suspended. the bill read
second time by title and referred to the
committee on judiciary.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
Mr.. Harper's election bill, No IS. was
considered in the committee of the whole
with Fisher in the chair The bill entirely
upsets the present election law, and i'm
poses an educational test upon voters.
Mr.. DeBois offered an amendment to the
bill which Intends to add still further to
the rigors of the educational test proposed.
The amendment proposes to omit printing
the title of party on the election ballots,
where candidates are nominated by pet-
ton. The Amendment was adopted with
out discussion.
Mr.. Marnum's amendment to require fif-
ty petitioners to nominate candidates for
the legislative assembly, or prosecuting at
torney instead Of twenty-five names, was
agreed to.
Mr. Marnums amendment requiring GER
tificates Of nomination for delegates 20 con-
gress and members of the legislative as
sembly to be filed with the governor, was
adopted. Heretofore there has been con-
fict in the law in respect to the fling of
certificates.
Other amendments to the section were to
correct title and language.
AS the reading of the bill proceeded, so
many conflicts and Inconsistencies develop
ed that Mr.. Johnson moved the reference
of the bill to a special committee of re-
vision. to report Thursday.
Mr.. Brown objected to postponement He
wanted the council to stay right with the
bill until it was passed and sent down to
the house.
Mr.. DeBois thought a great saving of
time would be affected by referring the bill
to special committee.
The motion to refer the bill was finally
In with the provisio that the com
mittee report tomorrow morning. The chair
appointed Mr.. Johnston. Mr.. Hammer and
Mr.. DeBoins as such committee.
1t occurred to Mr. DeBois that the COM
mittee. as appointed, was composed en-
tirely Of Democrats. and he would there
fore withdraw from the committee in or
der to allow the appointment of Populist
member.
The chair disclaimed any intention OF
considering the politics of the committee,
having in mind only the especial fitness OF
the members He accepted Mr.. DeBois'
however. and appointed Mr..
Learned TO fill the vacancy.
Council bill No q. regulating the convey
ance of real property and mortgages there
IN, and contracts relating thereto. by re-
quest of the author. Mr. Johnson, was made
4 special order for Thursday at o'clock
p. m.
A POLL TAX BILL
Mr.. Garrison's bill, No S. amending an !
,ct in relation to roads and highways, was |
next considered. The bill provides that |
growing his homestead, east and west |
along the public highway. two rows OF $50 |
healthy forest or shade trees one rod apart. /
he overseer is authorized to exempt said |
1erson each year for the period Of four |
rears from two days work on the public 4
highways.
Mr.. Gould thought II an injustice 20 COM |
vel a person 10 work on the streets four !
lays and offered substitute that but two I
lays work be required, and striking on, 4
he provision regarding shade trees. He 1
lad promised his people and his God 20 1
work for reduction of this unjust tax.
Mr.. Garrison and Mr.. DeBois opposed the 1
substitute and ridiculed Mr.. GouId's as
Of being on speaking terms with
he Creator.
Mr. Hammer asserted that In his distric:
oads could hardly be kept in respectable
svored the planting OF trees as ar attrac-
ION.
NJ. Marnum supported the substitute
md even went farther IN declaring tina. ne
svored abolsh:uE the Poll TAX In cities 90
he first-ciass entirely.
Mr. Clark said he would favor an amend
nent to require convicts to work On the
oads and highways.
The chair suggested that In view OF the /
,assage Of the anti-psss biH f. vas THE
uty o. the legislature 10 provide good
highways.
Mr. Gould finally withdrew MS substitute
o offer an amendment eIempting cites
z over 90 population from The provision
I Inc DR. air. 4r-"~-AAe eIV 80 - a III
our DAYS 20 two days work The amend
1enc was adopted. and the biz passed The
Committee OF the whole
HOUSE IN DETAIL
TIE speaker this morning called the -oG
ust the same as the house had actually
ijourn.d Yesterday. Mr. Wills 70 TIT
.;s the manner OF s53oavn.nE yesterday
verinz made q motion 20 adjourn rsCh; n
Re middle Of the roll call OF course e !
as ruled out % order.
Tire first thing taken NJ zzs ere Sisters (
cz1erny al Sacree Heart. introduced By
II Dovie. ever which 80 much discussion
,ok place yesterday. and II vss p.ss=t b
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