The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-04
THE MISSOURI LEGISLATURE.
Proceedings of the Fortieth General AZ
sembly.

| seems to be quite Il revolt among dem
ocratic members of the legislature against
a move To enlarge the powers Of the gov
ernor over the large cities. Democrats In
both houses are against the measure pro-
viding for state fire wardenS. indications
are that IL will not pass either house.
4 Hostility is likewise shown to the pub
lice bill and the bill giving the governor
control over the elections in ST. Louis
and Kansas City through Il board of cleo
ton commissioners. every memDer Oh
whom would be appointed by him. There
are rumors that the police bill will be
amended and certain features. objection
athletic a number of democrats. eliminatcd.
The usual number of bills Were intro
duced in both houses yesterday. Senator
Cockrell rendered thanks for his re-eiec-
ton.
The senate adopted a resolution. offered
by Mr.. Farris. of Crawford. protesting
| against the admission of tOngrcSSman-
elect Roberts. of Utah. to II seat in the
house. II cites that he is Il polygdmist.
and as such should not be allowed a seat
In the congress Of the United States.
There Were no objections To and no de
bate on the resolution.
JEFFERSON CITY. Jan. g1.-WhiIe the
senate is making very fair progress with
its work, the business of the house con-
tinueS to drag The senate usually clears
its calendar in two hours. and thus gives
the committees ample time to work. The
house holds two tedious sessions 4 day.
and tw"-thirds of the time Is taken up
with long speeches. Thus ii has happened
SO far that the house committees haze
had little time TO work. and all the more
important committees are swamped with
! bills which must be considered some time.
! There are Il few members of the house
who want to talk all the time. and on
every subject that comes up: Most OF
Yesterday was spent by the house dis
GUESSING whether the auding committee
was entitled Ia double pays per day as
members of the committee. and s. per day
az legislators No definite decision was
arrived at.
senator Busche presented quite ii batch
Of petitions from St. Louis favorinE a law
10 prohibit the manufacture of cigars i'll
sweat shops.
Three bills affecting education were in
PRODUCED. Senator DAVIDSON wants free
school books, Senator Ramp wants ChII-
drcn between the ages of i and II years
To attend some public school at least l.
. weeks out at each year. Senator FarriS
seeks To repeal the penalty clause which
forces school directors To see that no 9TH
or sch"nI books are used than those Sc
lected by IN" state commission.
In the house a petition signed by nearly
1.um jackson county farmers was pre-
serted asking for legislation to protect
game and fish.
Mr.. Clark. of Audrain. offered Il bill to
establish u stat" fair under control of the
board of agriculture. Cities desiring inc
fair may offer donations of land ana
money. The bill does not seek To MAX"
any appropriation. but asks for not less
Than l2b acres Of land.
Mr.. Organ. of Dent. introduced Il bill to
abolish the state bureau of geology.
MT. i.HntH. :" Md''u. Irt@til''' d
measure to repeal all the immigration
laws.
The senate confirmed several appoint
ments made by the governor.
Mr.. Bnhart. of Clinton. introduced Il
hill To require :iSscsSurs to compile a-ri-
cultural and horticultural statistics. and
would allow them enumeration for the
work. There is no reliable method now
of obtaining such Information.
JfrF EfiS''N 'lL1. Jan I'm IN
usually large number 81 bills were III
tr"'itIced IN the senate YESTERDAY, bring
ing the total number up To nearly 2n-
Senator Thomas. OF Jasper. introduced
q DIT 10 appropriate s"u,"r ~ utlraS inc
expenses of m"bilizln@ the Missouri troops
at Jefferson barracks last May.
mrs. one would make eight hours a
DAYS Labor in ba krries and confection-
cries. The other would make it Il mis-
de meauor To- employ children under II
years of age In manufacturing and mer-
camille, establishments.
The forenoon session of the house was
devoted entirely To debating an old r-so-
luton expressing the opinion of that
body (" the effect that members of I'll"
auditing are not entitled I"
double pay while the lcGiSiatur. Is in SeS-
sion. The resolution was adopted III The
evening. after many roll calls. Then Ton
bowed Il flood OF bills.
Mr.. Slate. Of Maries. introduced Il meas
IRE attacking department stores i'll tn
lar=': cities. Ii would make a. ciassifich-
tons Of goods and ware III one division.
and then provide a great number of
groups. TIL" plan prnroSed IN the bill *
I" levy a mrrchaltS tax 81 S"n on eacn
group NOR" IMAM ON" under Il SinEl" roof.
ami nl;intS,-i by one hrm or c"rporition.
j w Smlth, az ST. Louis. introduced By
request Il biil Ia provide Tor three license
commissioners III ST. Louis. I" ne appoint
ca ny me governor: ih'E w"uid nav"
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