Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-02-17
43D GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Notss Of the Legislative Proceedings -
the Capitol ~ tho Com
mon wenlth.

Oh TtRulUT VI Ht'bhIht
as they are designated, was discussed,
without "A definite conclusion as To which
was the best qualified, but the senate
voted by a good majority TO support the
regulars. who are back OF the bill. .
senator Clarke's bill giving to clues
the revenue from the taxation OF terminal
rngrossment, but the opposition shown
by the country mcmbcrs served 10 pre-
vent It's en~grossmcnt. The bill Is prac-
tiCally killed as "A result.
Senator Avery's bin providing for rais-
ing the maximum sum In damage suits
for death by railroad accidents TO- W.
900 was sent to cngrossmcnt with th8
committee amendments. ON" OF IN"
amendments provides that suit in certain
cases may be brought by an administra-
BY a vote OF SO to ~ the bill introduced
by Mr.. Cross, of Clinton,
each Judge Of the supreme court to APP
point one stcnographer at "A salary OF 500
per month. passed the house.
The house passed the bill by "A vote u
81 to 20 introduced by Mr.. Brockus of
Polk. to prohibit gambling on fo9,ball.
tons of the act are made a
Mr.. Rubey's bin to make the Blecs
academy at Macon a military post passed
the house by "a vote OF Us 10 y. The
emergency clause was adopted.
The vote by which the Walmslcy game
bill was defeated In the house was re-
considered and the bill passed.
Jefferson CITY, Mo, Feb. I0-Thc sem
ate ordered to cngrOssmcnt the Avery
bill hxing the liability Of corporations
for deaths by accidents at from 5000 10
$1,000 A, present the maximum amount
recovcrcable IN such damage suits Is
5000. No minimum IL provided under the
existing law. This bill was fought by
Senators Kin"aly, Of 1t. Louis, ana Nor
ton, OF Ray county.
The house passed the bill repeating the
anti-alum law. which prevented the use
OF alum in the manutactur OF baking
powder sold IN the state. The repeal
measure has already hesp nHGSII nv ftA
senate. and now awaits Gov. Folk ! sig
nature to become effective.
Eickiey. of ST Louis. introduced .
joint and concurrent resolution for the
submission to me voters at the next gem
eral election of an amendment TO the con-
htitution authorizing the opening Of bal
lot boxes and com pa risDn of ballots with
IollbOoks Of the Judges and clerks in all
criminal prosecutions Of election frauds.
At present the ballot boxes car be opened
only In cases where "a candidate AZ con-
testing the election Of his opponent.
crow, 81 Ray, introduced a joint and
concurrent resolution providing for an
hLhendmentto The constitution TO Increase
The compcnsaii,n Of members of the gen
crdl assembly from IS 10 so "A day.
Bohl"y, OF 81. Louis. presented a Joint
ana concurrent resolution to amend the
drch under the age of six years to pub
lie schools.
The committee on elections, Of which
Lyons.D Of Jackson, is chairman, reported
~ VI UIlI Dfu-
vldinB for bipartisan election boards In
81. Louis and Kansas CITY.
jefferson city. Mo. Feb. ll.-Eotb
house and senate Friday were seized with
me spirit OF investigation, and resoIu.
ions were introduced In both bodies look-
ing 10 that end. The house laid over IN.
matter and the senate increased the pow
cfs OF the INVESTIGATING committee.
In the house Stewart, Of Warren, pro.
okc a spirited discussion when he in.
treduced "a resolution asking thai a com.
fnltIt,4 of nLn "GnEaTE az tta kA,,a. a..
appointed to Investigate the contribution
% SO,GpJ, which tn" chairman OF the
hthlc d"inocrat!c committee shows by his
statement he gave 10 the campaign fund
Of 1904.
According. to III" resolution, the com.
mi'toc is also empowered to investigate
INC charges that large sums OF money
"ci" raised by assessment of tn" police
of 81. Louis, Kansas CITY and ST Joseph.
ana from state institutions.
Among the bills passed by the sonata
"tr" The following
By Wornall: TO compel railroad com
pahios to pave ibuttlng streets In like
manner az the rcfniinicr Of the pa yemen
IN the municipal corporation.
by Gilmore: TO permit daily papers 10
publish legal notices once a week for nee.
cssary cOnforrnanc. with the law. The
senate adjourned from noon until Nom
day.
The noodgates Of oratury were thrown
wide open In the house at The afternoon
session when the hIll Of kirkham, II
'amdcnn. which provides that a greater
rate of Interest than seven ucr cent.
shall not be contracted for IN Missouri.
came up FOR engrossIncut The bill was
sent 10 'nErossmcnt by "A large majority.
when the committee substitute for the
repeal OF the breeder law came up for
'nSro.sin"nt, Buckley, of 81. Louis, moved
mat II be .ngrossed. The substitute not
only repoals the present law permitting
pools inside Of race tracks, but prohibits
them at any point IN the state. The bin
was cnsross"d without discussion or op-
position Of any sort.
Stewart, OF Warren, introduced n RESI-
the uso of the -ousc.
The flag came but recently, when some
obscryant member became aware Of The
tact mat no Stars ana Stripes iipatcd to
NC winter bre"ZcS over the capitol build
ING Following fast In liz footsteps came
ia. demand for the Bible, There was no
debate ON the resolution, and 1t was
passed without "A dissenting vote.
Jefferson CITY. Feb II III the sem
9te Senator Brh1lr,'s BIN, which provides
shop keeper, and providing for an In.
crease In penalty. was passed without de-
bate.
Senator Avery's Iii, giving county o-l
l"ctors power 10 collect town and Vfls1e
taxes, was passed.
senator Worries introduced by reques. q
bin which provides for the appointmcrt
Of a state bce inspector.
One bin passed the senate this morn
Ing without debate aud without UNDER
standing, II was Senator McAlllster's
bin. which provides that all packages Of
gasoline shall Dear u label of It's contents
IN -ed ink.
sir. Ossenfort's bill. providing Cor tho
repeal OF certain sections ut article z,
chapter I5i. Peviscd Statutes, creating q
HchOol-book commi,siop, was ordered en-
crossed In the house.
The indctermihate sentence bin intro
duccd In the .ioUsc by Mr.. Pettijohn, u
Linn, was ordered ensroBsed, The bill
applies to granting parole, without dis.
elimination ns u hex, 10 persons already
IANutng A.Et ma az uF.lI ~ 40 - -
have not been {, mmitted 10 prison,
The bill iutrod need In the house by Mr.,