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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
BETTER CARE FOR INSANE.
Counties to Treat Insane Pau
pers Humanely.

TOPEKA, Feb. 3.-(SpecIal) Representa-
tive Dawes. of Leavenworth, has introduc-
ed a bill which. if passed. will accord
pauper insane more humane treatment. 1t
provides that counties shall keep that class
of persons in hospitals or private asylums.
providing there is no room at the state asy-
lums for them. and that the state shall
allow the county 60 cents a day for caring
for them. At present the state allows 80
cents q day, but the counties can farm
out the pauper insane, or keep them jail
ed. They do not get the treatment that
wants the state to raise the allowance and
compel counties to furnish better quarters
and treatment. 1t is estimated by the ways
and means committee that the various
counties of the state are now keeping 700
insane paupers on account Of lack Of room
at the state asylumS
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
TO GERRYMANDER KANSAS CITY
Barnett. OF Pettfs, Introduces a Bill
to Divide Township Into Eight
Justice Districts.

= JEFFERSON CITY. Feb s.-tSpecialo
Mr.. Barnett. of Pettis. introduced to-day
bill which, If passed. would materially af-
feet the Justice courts of Kansas City. 1t
is one more of the Stephens measures. and
is aimed to abolish some of the Republican
justice courts. The Journal explained the
scheme a month before the legislature met.
The bill gives authority to the county
court of Jackson county to divide the town
ship in which Kansas City is located into
districts not TO exceed eight in number,
each of which is to have one justice Of the
peace. The division is TO be made before
March l. 1900
1t will be observed that the bill is care
fully worded, SO as 10 obscure its pur-
pose. There are now eight courts in Kan
sas City. but the bill gives the option TO
the county court to reduce this NUMBER.
1t would be a simple matter. should the
bill pass. to gerrymander Kansas City into
four Democratic judicial districts.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
Fort Dodge Reservation Wanted.

TOPEKA. Feb. 3.-tspecial) George w:
Wiley. Of Meade and Seward, introduced
and had passed to-day house concurrent
resolution No. II. asking the federal gov
ernment to donate to the state Of Kansas
for the use and benefit Of the Soldiers
home at Dodge City, Kas., the military res
ervation lying adjacent to the home.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
SOLDIER VOTE COUNTED.
Contests in CoHey County, Kas., Set
tied in Favor of Republican
CnnfeSfanfa

BURLINGTON. KAs. Feb. s.-(special.)
The contests of S. D. Weaver, Republican.
against ]. D. Frazier, fusion, for county
against Horace White, fusion, for clerk Of
the district court, were decided to-day in
favor of the Republicans by the contest
board. composed of two Republicans and
one fusionist. The fusionists each had
three majority on the homo vote. while the
vote of the Coffey county soldiers now in
Manila with the Twentieth Kansas gave
the Republicans majority Of nine and
eleven. respectively. The soldier vote did
not reach here until this week. and was not
counted by the canvassing board. The
the contest court held that the soldier vote
should be counted. The fusionists filed q
demurrer and relied on 1t and have now
appealed to the district court.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
Sleeping Car Rate.

John W. Smith, Of St Louis. introduced a
biIl providing a minimum rate of 81 for a
night or s1-5e. for day of twenty-four
or palace cars on railroads in this state.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
House Passes an Anti-waif Bill.

TOPEKA, Feb. S.-(Special) The house
committee on state affairs to-day reported
for passage q bill prohibiting the importa-
tion of waits from other states. The sen.
ate committee few days ago killed simi-
lar bill. Just what the upper body will
do with the bill In the event it passes tbs
house Is a question. 1t has many warm
supporters in the senate, and a hot fight
will no doubt ensue.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
live Stock Company Incorporates,

JEFFERSON CITY, MO-, Feb. 3.-(Spe-
ciaIo Secretary of State Lesueur issued a
certificate of Incorporation to-day to the
Jones Bros Live Stock Company. Of Kan
sas City; capital, 5000. Incorporated by @.
p. Jones' W. 8. Jones and John L. Jones.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
To Extend Argentine Limits.

TOPEKA, Feb. 8.-(Special) City Clerk
Long and City Attorney Smith, Of Argen-
tine. came up to-day to see what the
chances are for getting bill through the
town 30 as to include several large farms
on the south and west sides Of the town.
sides at Argentine. and he was called upon
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
surar Trust Raises Prices.

NEW YORK. Feb. 3.-The American
Sugar Refining Company and the National
and Mollenbauer refineries have advanced
the price of Nos. and 10 refined sugars
of cent pound. This Is
the first advance in several weeks.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
NEW KANSAS CITY OFFICIAL.

hepfesenta1tve Lee IntfOduces q Bill
Creating License Commfssfoner,
to Grant All Licenses.
JEFFERSON CITY. MO-. Feb. 3.-(Spe-
eial) Representative Lee. at the request of
Representatives Barrett and Quinn, two
machine Democrats. to-day introduced q
bill creating the state Office Of license COM
missioner for Kansas City. The commits
eioner is to be appointed by the governor
and is to have the sole right to graat all
licenses. He shall give bond for $4,000 and
shall receive salary Of $4,000 per an
mum. He Is given six clerks and six in
spectors. The chief deputy is to receive
81 500; assistant deputy: q; 800: two clerks.
who shall be notaries, 8. 200 each; all other
expenses OF the ofice are to be borne by
state and city. In proportion to the revenue
derived by each from the collections by the
license commissioner.
The house adjourned until Monday at 2
o'clock: the senate until Monday at 3
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
DEATHS IN THE PHILIPPINES.
General 0tis' Health Report shows
Smallpox, Typhoid sna Dyseatsry
Prevalent Ut Manila.

WILMINGTON. Feb. 5.-Respondin9 to
a resolution Of inquiry. the secretary of
war to-day sent to the senate General
Otis report on the health conditions at
Manila. The report was dated YESTERDAY
and OF course was made by cable. It fol.
lowo:
Deaths among troops In Philippines since
arrival to February ], seven months, 20,
Of which forty were due to wounds and
accidents. Of the remaining i7s, sixiy
five died Of typhoid, forty-thres OF small
POE, twenty-five Of dysentery. eight OF
due to many varioua diseases. SmaIino1
causes apprehension. The entire Command
has been vaccinated several times, Twelve
physicians have been engaged for seyerai
weeks vaccinating the natives. The more
sickly season Is during the hot months.
March, April and May. when feyef1, smaiI.
pox and dysentery are more Prevalent
Nine per cent Of the command u nov re-
ported sick, great majority Of the casea
being slight ailments.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
Aeainst Hox.Tixht Fenees,

TOPEKA, Feb 3.-(Special) The house
railroad committee to-day reported adverse.
ly on Cursler's bill compelling all railroads
to build hog-tight fences along all Of theip
riehts-of-way In the state.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
Porto Rican OmcI.I Removed.

SAN JUAN DE PORTO RICO. Feb. B.
Owing to the general dissatisfaction with
the conduct Of the department of the in
department, Major General Henry has
called for his resignation. which has been
rendered and accepted.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
Stanley signs three Bills.

Topeka, Feb. a.-(speciaL) Governor
Stanley this morning signed three senate
the Ninth judicial district: local measure
concerning the abstracting Of titles in
carrying an appropriation for the erection
Of pumping house at the Topeka asylum.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
Te Complete the state House.

TOPEKA, Feb. s-(Special) For the
purpose of completing the interior OF the
state house Representative Brooke to-day
introduced a bill in the house providing for
q tax levy Of Y Of a mill. This will raise
about $4,000 per year. He wants the levy
made for two years.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04

Treasurer Frank L. Pitts. filed with the
governor to-day, shows the following condi-
ton of the treasury on January q, H9s:
Balance on hand January !, $S97, ,109. .4S; re-
ceipts during January. ss65. 5.0060s; disburse-
ments during January. S159, 202.3S; balance
on hand January 81, 81. 500, ,91313.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
Psblic Administrator Appointed.

JEFFERSON CITY, MO-. Feb. a-(spe-
ciai) Governor Stephens to-day appointed
Isaac Story public administrator of Doug
las county for term ending January !, 1901.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
Would Buila llaeadam Roads.

TOPEKA. Feb. a-(Special) Bourbon
county wants authority to tax its resi-
dents for money to build several macadam
roads and Campbell, of that county. to-
day introduced q bill Of that nature in ths
housAI
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04

candidate for a place on the bench Of the
court Of visitation and would not accept 1t
II it were offered him.
while am very grateful to my friends"
he said. FOR suggesting my name In this
connection. 1 am not candidate for the
cepting 1t II should be offered to ma"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
Grimes Mey Lose Yet.

TOPEKA. Feb s-tspecial) Ths bill pro-
viding for the deposit Of state funds IN
banks, which was killed in the senate yes
terday. win be pressed In the house. Il u
believed that It win pass that body. Those
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
REGULATES IRRIGATION RATES

Senator LuPfef Introduces q BIZ Linz
iting Charges to IS Cents Per
Acre for Flooding.
TOPEKA. Feb. 3.-(Special.) Senator
Lupfer. Populist. Of Pawnee. this morning
introduced, an irrigation bill. by request.
1t provides that irrigation and water supply
companies shall receive compensation for
furnishing water for farm lands at a rate
not exceeding rs cents per acre for each
flooding. The crops for the year are to be
held as lien by the company. until pay
ment Is made. II a company fails to fur
Of three years, 1t shall forfeit the right
of way of its bitches.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
LEGALITY OF EXTRA SESSION.

HH"Se COstee' VI WHICH, Oa"eb II
Chairman, Formally Recognised
1t Yesterday.
TOPEKA. Feb. 3.-(Special.) The house
committee on cities of the first class,
Dawes. Republican, chairman. to-day
formally recognized the legality Of the ex-
ira session Of the legislature by reporting
adversely upon the bill to repeal the met
was repealed at the extra session." Dawes
has always contended that the governor
was the sole judge of an emergency for
the calling of an extra session. He rem
dered an opinion to that effect under the
Morrill, administration. At that time. Mr..
GODDARD the present attorney general. was
GODDARD not long ago took the opposite
view and tied up the payment of extra ses-
sion claims.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04

TOPEKA, Feb. 3.-(Special) Seaton. of
Atchison, Introduced bill to-day placing
the live stock sanitary board on q non
partisan basis, and providing for the pay
ment of salaries Of stock inspectors by the
state.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
aCoInv Haryey to Speak,

JEFFERSON CITY. Feb. s.-(special.l
"Coin' Harvey will speak In the hall of
the house of representatives next Tuesday
night on the subject Of free silver"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
TAX ON EXPRESS COMPANIES
Bill Introduced Imposing Tax of 5 Per
Cent ON Bills of Exc
change.

JEFFERSON CITY. Feb. 3-(Special)
Representative Wright introduced a bill to
tax express companies per cent per an
mum on the gross amounts Of charges for
bills of exchange or money orders issued
by them in the state. He also introduced
q bill to tax telegraph companies per
cent of the gross receipts each year for
the Transmission of messages in this state.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04

coming to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass, from
women she has helped.
Miss Jo1E Saul, Dover, Mich, writes as fol-
lows to Mrs. Pinkham:
81 suffered untold agony every month and
could get no relief until tried your medi
cine; your letter of advice and few bottles of
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04

Condition of State Treasury.
JEFFERSON CITY, MO-, Feb. s.-tSpe-
siAl.l The monthly statement OF State
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
Fir.t JudiciaI District.

TOPEKA. Feb. s-(special) The senate,
in committee of the WHOLE this morning
recommended for passage Stones bill
changing the boundary Of the First judicial
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
JUDGE HOOKS FIRST JOB.
It In Likely to BE to Try the Famous
Hillmon Insurance

Topeka, Feb. 3.-(Special) It il prob
able that one Of the first official acts Of
Judge w. C. Hook after he takes his place
on the federal bench az district Judge Of
Kansas will be to try the Hillmon case
or the remnants of 1t. Judge Williams was
scheduled to come to Topeka in January
and set the case for hearing, but he heard
OF the cold weather here and decided to
he Viii come @ tn roneka now eH and sit ted. Sed.
eral court matters will 60 over until Judge
Hook takes his seat
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
REGULATES CAMPAIGN FUNDS.
Pop Bill Prohibits Corporations From
Contributing and Limits Can.
didates' Expenses.

didates' Expenses.
Topeka. Feb. 3.-(Special) A bill pro-
hibitins corporations from donating to cam
paign funds was introduced by Wright.
Populist, of Lyon. to-day in the house. It
fxes a penalty. Of from 500 to 8. 900 fine for
or officer, to any political committee, cam
didate. club or organization. any money for
use in the campaign. This bill, II passed.
sas City. They can't be bled by the Pop
state committee again as they were last
from spending more than 5 per cent Of the
salary of the office to which he aspires for
campaign purposes, and provides a heavy
fine for the violation Of the act.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04

counties In the First district and provides
that Leavenworth county alone shall COM
prise the Thirty-sixth judicial district.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
behind It say that II the house passes It, Il
will 20 through the senate.
NEW HISTORY OF KANSAS.

Ed Greer VIII Pub
lish II.
TOPEKA, Feb. 3.-(SpeciaL) A bill pro-
viding for the publication Of a Kansas
history and making 1t a textbook for the
schools Of tho state was introduced by
Jaquins, of Cowley, to-day. It authorizes
the state textbook commission to have a
history Of the state written, adopt 1t as
one Of the textbooks. and provide for It's
publication.
The plan il to have Noble Prentis, Of
Kansas City, write the history. The book
will be published by Ed Greer, Of Winfield.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
MANY BILLS GO THROUGH.

toe introduce the bill. He will not do so
until he consults his constituents.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04

TANY completely posrated for week of
wi every month by menstrual ufengA The of
overshadow whole lives How needless
shown the Thousands grateful constantly
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
THE GRIP CURE THAT DOES cunr

Laxative Bromo ouinins Tablets remove.
the cause that produces La Grippe. Ths
genuine haA L B. 9. on each Ta6let, 10
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
RESTORES OLD SALARIES.
House Committee Proposes to Undo
the Work of the Last
Le4islature.

TOPEhA, Feb. S.-tbpeclaI.J Inc hous6
committee on fees and salaries has pre-
pared q general fee and salary bill govern.
ing county officers as substitute for all
the different local fee bills put In by vari-
Gus counties The general bill will prob
ably be presented to the house tomorrow,
1t places the fees and salaries Of all the
practically back to where they were before
the passage OF the Barkley bill. two years
ago. Registers fees are unchanged.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
BOSTON NATIONAL
BANK C0LlAPSES
Posted Notice Says the Concern Is In
the Hands of the Comptroller
of the Currency.

BOSTON, Dec. ls.-The Broadway Ma
tional Bank of this city has failed. The
directors are: John r. Graham, Henry
/. Lawrence. Frank o. Squire, Roswell
c. Downer, Frank W. Downer. Frank O..
Squire is connected with the firm Of John
i. Squire & Co.. which assigned yester-
day with 100000 liabilities.
The Broadway Bank was Incorporated
in 1853. Its capital is 5000 900. News OF
the failure became known when the bank
failed 20 open its doors this morning and
& notice posted saying that the affairs
Of the bank were in the hands of the
Comptroller OF the Currency, ID. J. Wing
receiver.
The last statement Of the bank. Issued
at the close OF business December 9, was
as follows: Capital. 5000. 600, loans. 81 $685.
600: circulation. $45 900; individual deposits,
s. 3is 900; due banks. $lSl 900; due from re-
serve agents. S247 20. expenses. clearing
house. S273. 900: due from banks. Sl6S 900;
per cent funds. 1920; legal tenders. $l5S,-
600: specie. Sll3, 900.
or the directors Roswell c. Downer is
president and Frank o. Squire vice presi-
dent
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
Lick House Cafe.

The famous Lick House on Montgom-
cry street, between Suffer and Post. OF
which G. w. Kingsbury is the capable
lessee and manager, is one OF the mOst
noted hostelries on the Pacific Coast It
Is absolutely fireproof and has recently
been newly fitted throughout. One of its
greatest attractions. which has won the
commentator Of the local and travelling
nublic, is its superb cafe. on the first floor,
which is equipped IA a style that easily
nlaces n at the head OF cafes in San
francisco. Every delicacy known to the
art OF cuisine may be secured here a la
carte the service being exceptionally
praiseworthy. a large STAFF of experien led
assistants is kept on duty daily from 8
a. m. TO S p. m. under the supervision OF
Manager Kingsbury. The cafe is patron
lied by many OF the best known business
men OF the city. as well as the guests
who make the hotel their residence when
in the city.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
Cafe ROYAL Billiard Hall.

The leading billiard hall OF San Fran
cisco as well as OF the Pacific Coast Is
the Cafe Royal in the Flood building at
the corner Of Fourth and Market streets
Under the management OF Messrs. Horn
leln & Krumb the Cafe Royal has be-
come model resort Of its kind. and Is
patronized by the best classes in the city
The Cafe Royal as a public resort offers
many features that recommend It TO it's
patrons. Its magnifcently equipped bar
makes a speciality of the best brews,
which are kept constantly on tap. Its
light lunches are the delight OF all classes
and are available at all hours of the day
or night.
To the art lover the numerous paintings
by well-known masters that adorn the
walls OF the cafe offer keen enjoyment
The commodious quarters, private COM
partments and numerous other features
render the Cafe Royal a delightful re-
sort OF which San F'ranciscans may Justly
feel proud
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
ADVERTISEMENTS
FOR WELL PEOPLE.
An Easy Way to Keep Well.

1t is easy TO keep well II we would only
observe each day a few simple rules OF
health.
The all important thing is to keep the
stomach right. and 10 do this 1t \ is not
necessary TO diet or TO follow a set rule
or bill OF fare. Such pampering simply
makes n capricious appetite and a feeling
that certain favorite articles of food must
Professor Wiechold gives pretty good
advice on this subject. He says: II am
6S years old and have never had a Sc
rious illness, and at the same time. nv
life has been largely an indoor one. hut
l early discovered that the way TO keep
healthy was to keep "A healthy stomach
not by eating bran crackers or dieting OF
any sort: on the contrary, / always eat
what my appetite Graves, but for the mas
eight years / have made II a daily prac-
tice to take one or two OF Stuart's Dys-
pepsia Tablets after each meal and I at
tribute my robust health for a man OF
my age To the regular daily use OF Stu
arts Tablets.
MY physician first advised me IN usa
them because he said they were perfectly
harmless and were not a secret patent
medicine, but contained only the natural
disestives,. .peptones and diastase. and af-
ter using them a few weeks | have never
ceased TO thank him for his advice
II honestly believe the habit OF taking
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets after meals Is
the real health habit, because their usa
brings health to the sick and ailing and
preserves health TO the well and strong
Men and women past 30 years of AGE
need a safe digestive after meals IN in
sure a perfect digestion and to ward Off
disease and the safest, best known and
most widely used is Stuarts Dyspepsia
Tablets.
They are found in every well regulated
household from Maine to California and
I'm Great Britain and Australia are ran
idly pushing their way into popular ia
vor.
All druggists sell Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets. full sized packages at 80 cents
and for a weak stomach a 50-cent pack
age will often do fifty dollars worth of
good.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
Shorter Railroad Line.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 16.-The necessary
documents have been signed by the South
ern Pacific Company to build what IS
known as the Chatsworth Park cutoff
between here and Santa Barbara The
road will run through Susannah Pass,
piercing the mountains with tunnel 500
feet longer than the one at San Fernando.
The latter VIII be abandoned when the
new road Is completed. Work will begin
In. six weeks, as soon as the fill at Somis
is completed. This will enable trains 10
run TO San Francisco in ten hours and TO
Santa Barbara In two hours. This short
ening process is in keeping with the in
tention to run all trains from the south
over the Surf or coast line when It is
completed.