Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-10-29
szNEFlcENr LEGISLATION.

BENEEICENT LEGiSLATION.
How Republicans have Le9Islatee
for Corporations and Monopilies.-
The Masses the Beneficiartes d
Republican Rule.
The little fellows who have been deal
ing ont populist doctrines have haf
much to say about the state Legislature
having been managed by the corpora
tons and trusts. It can safely be sale
that since the organization OF Kansas al
q state there has not been single law
passed in the interest of corporations
railroad or otherwise. A hasty search
OF the session laws, commencing will
F, 1870, shows that there has been con.
stantIy in the minds of the members Of
the legislature desire to benefit the
masses and to give them all the lega
protection possible.
Legislation has been constant bat
tie in the interest of the weak, and fol
the benefit of the laboring and indus
trial classes. The rich and the power
full have everywhere been hedged
about with restrictions that have
prevented them taking advantage OF
their humber but no less worthy breth-
rem.
The present campaign is for the
ayowed purpose Of continuing the beneh-
cent work of republicans. Alarmed at
the time devoted to visionary schemes
by the last alliance house, led as it was
by unprincipled demagogues, many OF
whom were sordid and covetous men,
democrats desiring the return of conf
dence in Kansas are refusing to support
the wild-ideal leaders at the behest OF
the Click Martin clique.
The following are few only Of the
wise measures enacted by republicans,
presenting valid reasons for the con-
tinuance in power of that party. These
laws speak volumes for the honest
purposes of the men who have hereto
fore been elected to legislate for the
state. Their work has been wisely done,
and this year the honest people Of Kan
sas will repudiate those who seek to
tear down society in order that anarchy
may reign. Commencing with the ses-
sion laws Of 1870, as far back as they
are in print, the following incomplete
summary of the good work done will
suggest as much more to the mind OF
the intelligent reader:
LAWS OF 1870.
Oh. 37-Days of grace on bonds, notes, etc.
Oh. 6s-Protection against ''quacks."'
Oh. 1O5-Providing for school district Ii
braries.
LAWS OF 1871.
Oh. Establishing an insurance Depars-
ment for the state of Kansas.
Oh. 95-Regulating the rate of interest and
making per cent tie legal rate.
others and regulating proceedings to enforce
the same.
Oh. 152-Restraining state, county and
city treasurers from specializing in their
Offices.
LAWS OF 1872.
Oh. 37-For the encouragement of agricul-
ture and creating the state board of agricul-
ture.
Oh. Relating to sale of property with
out appraisement.
Oh. 95-Enabling school districts to issue
bonds.
Oh. 134-Providing that usurious interest
shall be applied to account of principal
Oh. 1870 protect laborers, mechanics
and others in the construction of railroads.
Oh. 141-Regulating proceedings to enforce
mechanics liens.
Oh. 142-Relating to liens upon personal
property.
Oh. 164-Prov;ding for jury IN cases where
levy has been made on property.
III -probibi{ipo brpfipc in, a.
of others without leave.
Oh. 174-Relating to road districts.
Oh. 175-Providing for applications for
roads, their alteration or relocation.
LAWS OF 1873.
Oh. 88-Defning lawful fence.
Oh. 91-State supervision of insurance.
Oh. 1O2-Pay for improvements before
eviction.
Oh. Creation of state board of educa-
ton.
LAWS OF 1874.
Oh. 8S-Against adulteration of milk and
cheese.
Oh. S5-Milita exemption.
Oh. 89-Preventlon of obscene publica-
tions.
Ch. a3-Corporate liability for negligent
employees.
Oh. 4-Damages for stock killed on rail- |
road.
LAWS OF 1875.
Oh. Estate committee for payment of |
freight on relief goods.
Oh. 13-Appropriation of 5000 to state |
grange for freight On relief goods.
Oh. 111-Incorporation of mutual insurance
companys.
Oh. 112-State supervision of insurance.
Oh. n5-Protection of coal miners.
LAWS OF 1S75.-sPECIAL SESSION.
Oh. 5Counties empowered to issue relief
bonds.
Oh. 6.-Provision for bonds in aid of des- |
titute on frontier.
LAWS OF 1876.
Oh. 3-Regulation of assessment and tax
alton.
Oh. 2-Penalties for interrupting reli- |
gious worship.
Oh. Rehabilitation provided for and reg
ulated.
Oh. 122-Reaulation and support of COM
mon schools
LAWS OF 1877.