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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
DISABILITIES OF KANSAS EX-CON.
FEDERATEs TO BE REMOVED.
HOUSE UNANIMOUSLY FOR 1T
SAME BILL OVERWHELMINGLY DE.
FEATED TWO YEARS AGO.
Spanish War Seems to Have Worked
Wonders in WipinE Out Sectional
FeelinE-Text of the Bill
Other Legislative Pro-
ceedinEs.

TOPEKA, Feb 3.-(Special.) That the
Spanish war had considerable to do with
the wip!ng out of sectional feeling in Kan
sas was evidenced to-day when the house
of representatives. by a unanimous vote,
in committee of the whole, recommended
for passage general bill removing the
political disabilities of all ex-Confederate
soldiers. The bill was introduced by Rep
resentative Newman, Democrat, who was a
MisSourian during the war, and whose
sympathies were with the South in the
struggle. When it came up for considera-
ton, it was warmly supported by number
of Republican representatives who carry
scars and wounds reminders Of the
bloody struggle. Not single amendment
was made to the bill as introduced. Some
of the members doubted whether bill Of
that character was constitutional; they
thought it might possibly require the in
sertion of the name of the ex-Confederates
whose disabilities were to be removed.
However, they said the object of the bill
was all right, and that, if it would stand
the test Of the courts, all well and good.
The motion to recommend it for third
reading without amendment or debate car
ried unanimously.
Who said the Spanish war had not re
suited in some good?" said a member who
is veteran of the civil war. 1T has wiped
out sectional feeling here. anyway. And
that is not the only benefit Kansas has re-
ceived as result Of the war; John l..
Waller has decided to stay in Cuba
A bill carrying the same provisions was
defeated by an overwhelming vote in the
house two years ago. 1t is a measure of
few words. but those words mean much.
The essence of it is contained in one Sec
ton, which provides:
THAT the political disabilities imposed by
sectioQ of article of the constitution CT
the state Of Kansas. as amended Eovem-
ber 5. 1867. upon all persons who have ever
voluntarily borne arms against the govern
ment of the United States. or in any man
ner voluntarily aided or abetted in the at
tempted overthrow of said government, be
and the same are hereby removed; and all
of said persons, when not otherwise dis
qualified, shall have the right to vote and
hold office in this state to the same extent
as though said political disabilities had
never existed"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
Recommends a Number of Meas
ures for Paaaaxe.

ures for Passage.
TOPEKA. Feb. s.-(special) The house
in committee of the whole took up general
bills for consideration this afternoon. Fair
child, Popuiist, of Kingman, was in the
chair. Among the bills recommended for
passage Were the following:
An act exempting domestic insurance
companies for the payment of a registry
fee to the superintendent of insurance.
An act to prevent probate judges from
issuing restraining orders to be enect1ve
longer than until the next term of the dis
trict court.
Wheatiey's bills governing. the zinc and
lead industry and providing for an inspect
or of zinc and lead mines.
A general bill providing for the vacation
of streets and alleys in abandoned towns:
southern department of the court of ap-
peals and putting 1t IN the northern ce-
partment.
An act providing for severe punishment
of body snatchers or persons who purchase
dead bodies from SnatcherS.
An act permitting foreign guardians to
institute and defend suits In courts OF TINS
state.
An act governing the sale OF real estate
under judicial proceedings.
hypnotism mesmerisn, animal magnetism
and so-called psychical forces.
An act to prevent persons beating board
bills at hotels and boarding houses.
An act authorizing school boards to desig-
nate holidays for their respective schools.
An act abolishing the office of election
commissioner in all cities of the state OK
cept Kansas City, Kas.
An act to prohibit the writing OF lire in
surance policies by dummy agents.
An act to prohibit officers and employees
of state institutions from holding municipal
offices In the town in which the institution
is located.
An act providing for polltax in cities
of the second class and compelling persons
either to work it out or pay $ cash into
the city treasury.
These bills were recommended for pass
age by the senate committee Of the whole
to-day:
BY Titus. abolishing school district No.
&c in Harper county.
By Farrelly. authorizing township officers
to purchase land for the erection of public
buildings.
BY thinner. empowering the county COM
missioners of Wyandotte to levy taxes for
the improvement Of certain county roads.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
SHE is DEATH on CHANTS"
Kansas Woman Sues ON q Contract to
Rid Two Houses of SpOoks
and GObIfns.

FORT SCOTT. KAs.. Feb. 3.-(Special.)
A peculiar suit has been filed in Judge
Hackett's court by Mrs. Mary Eppes. Of
Paola, who claims to be clairvoyant:
Mrs. Eppes asks damages in the sum of
500 from Ben Bruce, q colored man. She
alleges that she is especially skillful in
dealing with dissatisfied spirits and remov-
ing ghosts and goblins from houses. In
August last. she says. Bruce employed her
to come to Fort Scott to remove the
''hants" from two dwelling houses belong
ing to him. After arriving. she discovered
that the houses were not owned by Bruce,
and the owner would not allow her to use
her art on the spirits tnfesting them.
Mrs. Eppes says she has been working
for Bruce at great expense ever since Au-
gust. and was hindered by him from going
to the relief of other persons annoyed by
"hants." She estimates that she has been
damaged to the amount Of 500. and prays
the court to grant her that sum.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
A REPUBLICAN, VICTORY.
of the Book Trust Passed
by the Mouse.

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JEFFERSON CITY, Feb. 3.-tSpecia1)
The book trust received another blow to-
day In the house when the minority report
of the committee on education was adopt
ed. favorable to the bill introduced by Har.
rison, Republican. of Crawford. to repeal
the provision in the school book law. un-
der which no text books can be used in the
public schools of Missouri other than those
contracted for by the school hook conmis-
sion, and to repeal the penalfyeclause.
The Democrats on the committee were
unanimously in opposition to Harrison's
bill. Hauber. of Worth, made a strong
Tight in the committee against the book
trust. but without avail. Young, Of Cald
well. voted with Hauber and the two Re-
publicans brought in a minority report.
O'Fallon. of Holt, and Jones, of Howell,
made strong speeches in support of the
minority report, 1t was declared by more
than one member that money had been
used in the last legislature to corrupt the
members and secure the enactment of the
most vicious law that had ever dlsgraced
the statutes of Missouri. Several Demo-
but when the vote was taken they came
over to the majority. Haubers report was
adopted. 116 TO 2. Myers and Ransdell.
Democratic members of the committee,
changed their votes from nay to aye.
The Democrats on the committee stated
that their object In reporting adversely was
to pigeon hole the bill and to prevent
debate against the book trust on the floor
of the house.
This is the first fight begun and won by
the Republicans of the house.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
FOUR NEW SCHOOL LAWS.
Were Recommended by State Teach
ers' AssociatfOn and Will un-
doubtedly He Passed.

TOPEKA, Feb. s-(Special) The special
committee appointed by the State Teach
ers' Association to appear before the leg
islature and urge the passage of num-
ber Of needed school laws to-day pre-
pared list of bills which 1t has succeeded
in getting the educational committees to
report favorably. The list follows:
Senate bill, No. 80, provides for vote
at the general election of 1899 for or
against the establishment Of county hig h
school in each county not now furnished
with such a school.
House bill. No. SO, provides that the
county superintendents term shall begin
in the summer vacation OF the schools and
he shall have certain educational qualifi-
cations and teaching experience.
House bill, No. 2S, provides "a state ana
county tax for the support Of schools with
a corresponding reduction of maximum
tax levy in common school districts and In
first and second class cities.
House bill, No. SO, gives districts the
right to consolidate and support a central
school and to pay for the transportation
of pupils to and from school.
These bills will all be passed without a
doubt The Legislative committee of the
Teachers Association is composed of the
following Kansas educators: j. w. Stout,
w. C. Langdon. Arvin 8. Olin, B. B. Bone,
Frank Nelson, William Stryker. G. J.
Smith. A. H. Bushey and j. N. Wilkin-
son.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04

surxeuts toward the administration. Ball
looks, like Henry Clay. and is popular with
the mob. He has the faculty OF telling good
stories that take with the common people,
He puts on no airs and prides himself on
being a politician man OF the people. and
he believes thoroughly in the people and IN
himself.
Dave Ball came to town tonight ana
went into consultation with his friend and
ardent supporter, George Lee. OF Carter.
On the way from the depot, in the COM
pany Of some friends. he met Governor
Stephens.
Good evening, gentlemen" said the gov
srnor, barely noticing Ball.
How are you?" said Ball, and passed on.
Ball campaigned for Stephens, but there Is
a coldness between the gentlemen that
grows with the passing of events.
II am against the whole - outfit. SAID
Dave Ball. tonight; land l don't care who
knows it. We are going to wipe out the
whole gang from the state house next year.
The rotation Of offices among a few has
got TO STOP"
Asked In regard to the progress of his
campaign M Ball said; y omdn don see eenois noM
are for me, and our day is bound to come;
OF course Lee and Kneisley are for me, and
if Whitecotton isn't. he ought 10. to- be pc. g
believe Stone will also be for me.
''Seibert might make some return for
what / have done for him, but / under
stood that he has made deal with Dock
cry for the excise commissionershfp OF
st. Louis. But 1 campaigned for Sefberr,
while Dockery held aioof l am going TO
win. though. haven't as much money as
some. but the people Of the state are vita
me-"
During the conference this evening be-
tween Stone. Lee and Whitecotton: the
legislative situation was discussed. stone
approved highly of the course taken by
the Filipinos. All agreed that the ward
outfit is shattered and battered and all
gone to pieces. The incompetency OF the
speaker will be used, and through him the
fight will be kept up on the Stephens ma
chine. The makeup of the committees was
also discussed. So inferior are they, It
was said. that any attempt to revise the
statutes through them will prove abortive:
1t was prophesied that the session would
prove to be an expensive farce and that
the reaction would still more firmly eS-
tablish the disrepute of the state admin
istration throughout the country.
1t is said tonight that Stephens has
given up the fight. and will let his pet
measures go by default. A friend of the
administration states that Stephens and
Seibert counted noses in the house. only to
find that there were but twenty men out
OF the 140 members on whom they could
rely. And when they came to the senate
they gave up counting altogether.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
HUGE INSURANCE TAX.

Hoag, Of WyandOtte, Wants Compa-
nies to Pay 10 Per Cent of
Gross Premiums.
TOPEKA. Feb. 3.-(Special) Hoag, Of
Wyandotte, to-day introduced a bill that
imposes tax of 10 per cent on the gross
premiums received on Kansas insurance
business. All Of the tax must be paid to
the state superintendent of insurance. He
shall turn three-fifths of 1t over to the
state treasury and give the, other two
ffthS to cities and townships in proportion
to the amount of insurance held in each.
All persons are required to notify the in
surance superintendent Of the amount and
character of insurance they are carrying,
in what companies and the amount of the
premiums. The companies are also requir-
ed to make monthly statements Of their
business in Kansas. The reports from the
insured are for the purpose of keeping a
check on the companies. Any person who
fails to report is deemed guilty of a misde-
500 to 81 100. ANY Company which Vioiates
the law shall have its license revoked.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
HOUSE ENDORSES. M'KINLEY.
Sentfaents of the Presidenf in Re-
gard to the Care of Confederate
Graves Approved.

JEFFERSON CITY, MO-. Feb. 2.-(Spe-
cial) The house to-day Endorsed the fra
ternal sentiments expressed by President
Mckinley during his recent Southern tour.
in which he advocated government care Of
the graves of Confederate dead. The reso-
luton adopted was introduced by Walter
Jones. Republican. OF Howell; and Is as
Whereas, President Mckinley having
Declared ina recent public address that
aid in the care of the graves OF the Con-
whereas. Many Confederate cemeteries
are now in p29r condition.
Resolved, That congress be requested to
adopt at once such measures as may be
deemed necessary, ito the end that the gov
crate graves and cemeteries and bestow
upon them the same care and attention as
is now given the graves and cemeteries Of
Resolved, That the chief clerk of the
house send to our senators and represent
tions."
James Kneislsy. of Boone under misap-
prehensfon. spoke against the resolution.
mo Confederate soldier ever expected or
asked Tor q pension. l am Confederate
soldier and commended a battery of artil-
ates protest against the passage of this
resolution. We fought for state rights and
cudSt1tutional uDerty, ana SflIt claim that
We were right respect and hold in high
esteem all federal soldiers who fought for
their conviction of right. Importations and
wharf rats do not recognize. Some of my
best friends are genuine federal soldiers
i feel grateful and appreciate the senti.
ment OF the gentleman offering the reso-
luton. During the war whenever fed
eral soldier. surrendered I gave him my
hand and half my rations, and still We are
friends. But We do not ask for pensions"
Mr.. Jones, in advocating his resolution,
replied to Mr.. Kneisley. He said that as a
member OF the Union army, he respected
the feeling OF delicaey on the part of Con-
federate soldiers which prompted them to
reject all expressions Of mock sympathy.
He explained, however, that his resolution
did not contemplate the pensioning of Con-
federate veterans. He understood why the
soldiers from the South were ayerse to
that. But his resolution was merely in
line with the presidents policy of showing
respect to heroes, mistaken. but heroes
1ust the same. He referred TO the conduct
Of me Southern states during the late war
with Spain, as proof of the thorough re-
conciliation OF the two sections. He said
that the day had come when the nation
could dtiy cement the two sections to-
gether by caring alike for the soldiers Of
the North and the soldiers of the South.
The resolution was then adopted. Mr..
Kneisley said that in opposing the resolu-
tion he was under the impression that il
provided for the pensioning of Confederate
soldiers. He ,favors the plan of govern
ment care for Confederate cemeteries.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
RACE FOR REcEIvERsHIP.
Lobdell, of Dishton, and Brundase, of
Ellsworth, Would Wind Up Az
fairs 0f Rusaell Rank

TOPEKA, Feb. 3.-(Special) Two candi-
dates have already entered the race for
receiver Of the First National bank of Rus
sell, which failed few days ago. Charles
f. Lobdell, of Dighton. and H. NJ. Brun-
dage, of Ellsworth. Lobdell has procured
many strong Endorsements and sent them
to Washington. He proposes to supplement
them with the Endorsement of his friends In
the legislature. Representative Seaver, OF
Ellsworth, is procuring Endorsements Of
for Brundage also.
Garner W0uld Not Accept IL.
TOPEKA. Feb. 3.-(Special) Judge T. F.
Carver announced to-day that he Is not a
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
Primary Election Bill.

JEFFERSON CITY. MO-. Feb: 3.--(Spe-
troduced bill in the senate yesterday that
will have a radical effect on primary cleo
tions il passed. 1t provides that primaries
Of both parties must be held on the same
day, and requires all who intend to vote to
enroll themselves upon registration as as
ISOLATED with one party or the other. 1t
places the primaries under the control Of
the board OF election commissioners.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
A WEEK OF CONVENTIONS.
Meetings in Topeka Next


TOPEKA, Feb. s.-tSpecial) In view of
the large number of meetings that will be
held in Topeka next week the railroads
have granted an open rate Of one fare
for the round trip to Topeka an return.
excursion tickets to be sold February 4
to s, inclusive. and good to return until
and including February IL The following
is list of the meetings on account OF
which this open rate has been granted: An
stitute, February to II; meeting State
Miners Association; State Labor conyen-
ton, February to 8; meeting Of State
BARRIERS Association. February 4; annual
convention Of the State Temperance Union,
February and s; biennial meeting of the
Modern Woodmen of America, February g.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
PRESIDENT THANKS GOMEZ.
Sends n Cordial Message to Him
Through CommissiOner Rob-


HAVANA. Feb. 3.-The following message
from President Mckinley was received by
Robert P. Porter this morning and was
transmitted to General Gomez:
Hon. Robert P. Porter, Havana:-The
president sends his hearty congratulations
and thanks for your dispatch. Convey his
cordial greetings to General Gomez and his
grateful appreciation OF the generals frank
and friendly message. The Cooperation of
General Gomez in the publication of Cuba
will be Of the greatest value for both
peoples. JOHN HAY,
Secretary Of State"
The news of General Gomez acceptance
of the proposals of President Mckinley,
through Robert P. Porter has not yet
been thoroughly weighed in this city. The
Cuban leaders seem uncertain for the mo-
ment whether to support General Gomez
or critfcise him. Public opinion had been
wrought up to demand and expect a larger
payment. Some of the Cuban major gen.
erals who have not been consulted may
strongly disapprove Of an agreement which
gives them a minute portion of the $4,000
each of them expected.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
WILL NOT CONFIRM vINcIL.
Senate Serves Notice on the Governor
That He Must Appoint An-
other Man.

JEFFERSON CITY, MO-. Feb. 3.-(Spe-
cial.) The senate held another long execn-
tive session to-day. An effort was made to
secure reconsideration OF the vote ty
which DR.. Vincf, of st. Louis, was rejected
as one Of the curators Of the state univer-
sity. The effort proved Of no avail, End
the governor was served with notice that
he will have to appoint someone else.
The greater part of the session, however,
was taken up with the subject Of newspa-
1t was a mystery to the members how the
story of the fight ON Vincil and the tight
on o. d. Jones got into print. One OF the
senators suggested that all the reporters
be brought before the bar of the senate and
made to divulge their source OF 1nforma-
ton, under pain of fine and imprisonment
The senate, however, refused to adopt this
suggestion. after one of the senators had
casually remarked that the newspapers
were a good thing to stand in with.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
COMPLIMENT TO COLE.
POpulist Representative Praises tn
Auditor on the Floor of the
House.

TOPEKA, Feb. 3.-(Special.) A pretty
compliment was paid State Auditor Cole
on the floor of the house this morning.
Dawes. of Leavenworth, at the request Of
the auditor, introduced resolution per-
mitting the auditor to employ an addi-
tional clerk in his Office to furnish legisla
tive committees information during the re-
mainder of the session. Some of the Pops
Populist, of Crawford. got the floor. He
and Cole are friends and neighbors, al
though they are radically opposed to each
members Of this house" said Mr.. Loomis,
that George Cole is my neighbor and
petent official. When he says he needs an
extra clerk he means it. To the minority.
wish to say that George Cole is all right,
through" The Republicans applauded Mr..
Loomjs. A vote was taken and the reso-
luton was adopted by q unanimous vote.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
ENOUGH MACHINERY NOW.
Laws for Enforcing Pro-
hfbfffOn,

TOPEKA, Feb. 3.-(Special) The house
this afternoon, by an overwhelming vote,
knocked the enacting clause out of Welsh's
bill providing for grand juries. 1t did not
even get the full support Of the absolute
abstainers on the floor. There seemed to
be a general belief among the members,
regardless Of politics and habits, that there
Is sufficient machinery now at the COM
hibitory law il they wish to enforce e it.
and that 1t would simply be an additional
expense to tie taxpayers to pass grand
jury law. This bill was adversely reported
courtesy to the author, it was ordered
printed and placed on the calendar. The
house did not show much mercy to-day
Walsh made a talk in favor of it and as
when the bill came up for consideration.
soon as he got through someone made q
motion to knock out the enacting clause
and it was done.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
GRAND JURY BILL ADOPTED.
tiOn Making Radical Change in
Grand Jury System.

JEFFERSON CITY. MO-, Feb. 3-(spe-
ciaI0 Both joint and concurrent resolu-
tions to submit constitutional amendment
abolishing grand juries, introduced by Sem
ator Wilson. were adopted by the senate
this morning. The first resolution provides
that grand juriss can only be summoned
upon order of the judge. while the other
abolished the section which provides that
no felony can be tried except on indict-
ment. The vote for adoption was unani-
nous and it is expected that the resoiu-
tions will be adopted by the house.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
Macauley,s Birthplace ON Fire.

LONDON. Feb. 3-There were exciting
scenes to-day at Q fire which occurred at
the birthplace OF Lord Macaulay, the his
torian. at Rothley Temple. Leicestershire.
The villagers for miles around fiocked to
the scene and aided in removing the con-
tents of the building. Fortunately. the
famEs were confined to the new wing and
the historical portion escaped.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-04
REINFORCEMENT BILL.
Representative Moore Wants the Dis
trict Line I'm Marshall Coun.
ty ChanRed

TOPEKA, Feb. 3.-(special.) The first
representative apportionment bill Of the
session was put in to-day. Its author is
Moore, Of Marshall. and 1t provides for q
change Of representative districts in that
county only. The Pops two years ago re-
districted Marshall county and fixed it SO
that one district would be Republican and
the other Populist. Contrary to all ex-
pectations. the deal switched, and Re-
publican was elected in the Pop district and
trict. Mr.. Moore has swapped a couple Of
Republican townships in the Republican
district to the Pop district for a couple Of
Pop townships. This, he says will divide
the county up more evenly politically.