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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-03-02
Besleged and Hungry.

During the siege at the Kansas state house
there was great difficulty in getting provi-
sions to the hungry people inside. The pro-
visions went up the side of the state house
in baskets and were received through the
windows with cheers by the republicans In
the morning the military guards we're placed
around the state house square and no one
with baskets of provisions was allowed to
pass the lines even with q pass from the gov
ernor. The republicans did not allow this
to stop them, however. and about o'clock
two sturdy carriers of the Topeka postal ser
vice. with their mail sacks over their should
ers and carrying baskets with few news
papers on top and sandwiches underneath in
one hand and steaming boiler of coffee in
the other, marched through the lines, bound
for representative hall; g,
United States Marshal Dick Walker and
United States District Attorney j. w. Ady
stood near by watching the proceedings to
see that Uncle Sans mail and sandwich
service was not blockaded by the soldiers.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-03-02

TOPEKA, February %. The supreme court
is herring the habeas corpus case on petition
of Witness Gum. There is an evident de-
termination to leave no possible point I'M
touched that 10 required for full adjudica-
ton of the case
Thirty of the special officers are still re-
tanned to hold representative hall against all
invaders. Fifteen are on duty during the
day and fifteen at night, and the doors are
closely guarded. Captain Jake Moon, OF
Emporia has been appointed commander to
succeed Mr. Welch.
There is guard camping about the AZ
mory in the state house grounds; guards arc
also posted in the corridors of tho cast Wig
of the capitol.
Rev. W. G. Todd, chaplain OF tho Duns.
more house, is said to have been selected for
superintendent of the asylum for the blind.
Arguments, pro and con, are heard on all
corners concerning the liability OF Treasurer
Biddles bondsmen for money paid out on
the legislative appropriation bill, should
that act be finally declared invalid.
Tho Douglass house ten days ago adopted
resolution notifying all nembcrs-ecct to
bHe uOlSS VI ISpltbSuVNtl'So IllNe fO'Vo WSuiN
DO declared vacant on February u of such
rs h1d failed 10 appear and claim their seat,
and been sworn in. on or before that date.
Another resolution was adopted yesterday
carrying out this program.
A force of carpenters had completed ar
Engagements for converting tho basement
J corridor in the south wing into hall for the
use of the Dunsmore house; and that body
10 now occupying it.
The senate has bill governing the sale
and redemption OF real estate in foreclosure
proceedings. 1t is Senator Dennison's bill,
but was amended IN several sections. 1t 10
likely to pass the senate.
Some Of the regular appropriation bills
have passed the senate. There are cuts in
them; notably in wages allowed employees
in the various state institutions.
The amendment to the bill for the state
normal, providing for additional buildings
was defeated but $1,000 was added to the
allowance for pay OF teachers.
The appropriation for public printing was
made $1,000 less than the last ap(%opria-
zion by the legislature Of 1891.
The bill to provide Temporary room for
the State Historical society met its death in
the ways and means committee.
All bills contemplating the location Of
additional normal schools we're killed IN
the committee on education of the senate.
The senate ways and means committee
killed the bill making an appropriation
for the partial support of county normal
institutes having an attendance of fifty or
more.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-03-02
Those Deputv Sherlffs.

TOPEKA, February 1S.-Sherif Wilkerson
appeared in the lobby of the Copeland hotel
and read proclamation, stating that he be-
lieved the peace of Shawnee county was
about to DO broken, and MS the peace officer OF
this county commanded that all citizens
come to his aid in preserving peace he
opened an Office in the reading room OF the
hotel. Within half IN hour 200 men had
signed document p.edging to support nm;
Two other recruiting stations were opeleu
at II O'clock and 1000 men had been sworn
in before noon. Men of all stations OF HE
signed the roll-the banker, the laborerr, the
clerk and his employer, the Grand Army
veterans and the beardess youths.
As soon as they signed they we're sworn IN
and we're given the insignia of Office and
were ordered to remain in calling distance
4. B. Campbell, adiutant general under
Governor Humphreys administration, was
chosen chief deputy. .-,
The matter of arming the posse presented
serious difficulties, 1t was decided that IL
would be dangerous to place lire arms IN the !ts
hands of so many armed men and the sheriff
finally hit upon arming his men with base
hail bats A thousand bats we're not to be
had. but half that number we're Obtained
the other 500 being armed with heavy sticks
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-03-02
Lawalllng,s ProposItlon.

Fred j. Close, the governors private sec.
tary, came to representative hall and read
to the house the following proposition from
the governor:
"The governor offers, in the interest OF
peace and harmony, that he we'll Withdraw
The state militia and not allow the repuoli,,
can house or its employees to be, interfered
with by the populists, provided that all pro
ceedings that have been commenced by the
republicans arising from the arrest OF Ben
G. Rich be dropped and that the popgpliist
members and employees be not disturbed by
arrest of officials or otherwise, and the sher-
if of shawnee county discharge his deputies
and does not Interfere, nor try to interfere
with the acts of populists and state officials,
including militia, and this agreement to con-
tinue in force until the close Of the present
session of the legislature
This is the proposition which the house re-
ferrod to committee. Mr.. Close accom-
panied it with threats of blood within an
hour.
II was discussed, but there was not word
of concession of rights or advantages gained
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-03-02
In the National Park.

BOHEMIAN, MoNT., February 2l.-Dr. Charles
Plummer who has just returned from visit
TO the Yellowstone National park, reports q
series of earthquakes which we're felt in the
park during the last few weeks, one of which
was the most terrific eruption since the dis
covery of the park. The main road has
cayed in for long distance and for an I'M
known depth. In one place there is huge
gap in the earth about SEVENTH five feet wide,
and pro5ably several hundred feet long.
Parts OF the park further away have not been
heard from on account OF the heavy SHOWS.
The mammoth geyser, which has not heen
spoutin: for years, has started again.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-03-02
Drugs Downed Him.

TOPEKA, February 23.-Leland j. Webb,
the we'll known lawyer of the city who was,
one term, at the head of the Sons of Voter
ans, has succumbed to his inordinate appe.
ute for stmulants. He has, with the CO.
operation of his relatives and friends, been
making desperate battle with his appetites
for several years; but he is dead from the
drugs he has gorged.
He took cocaine, or injected it into his
arm, IN immense doses, and sometimes, to
offset an overdose, would take its antidote,
strychnine. This last occurred at his Office,
where no died from the effects.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-03-02
Tho House Makes a Proposition.

The House Makes a Propositions.
Tho Douglass houUe committee on the
governors proposition reported this propor
sition to be made to the governor.
The house OF representatives over which
Hon. George l.. Douglass presides, having
onnnenced contempt proceedings against
oortoin norsons for the sole purpose OF car
.,ing the difficulties existing between it and
Ike body presided over by Hon. j. NJ, Duns-
more before the courts Tor legal settlements
now. in the interest of peace, agrees to tho
following ..... $500.
First-To dismiss all contempt proceed
ings heretofore commenced.
'NS ocondwThe body presided over by Hon.
Al Uunsmore to arrest Frank l.. Brown,
chief CLERK of this house. and the body pre-
aided over by Hon. George y. Douglass to
orreat Rem G, Rich, chief clerk of the body
nresided over by Hon. j, NJ. Dunsmore. both
If amid arrests to be upon the charge OF CON
torcn nj and TO be made immediately, and the
resneotiye parties to apply to the supreme
court for release by habeas corpus, both OF
said cases to be prosecuted upon the 500
question of the legality OF the respective
houses. -, A.
miss the state militia and provisional guards
Fourth The sheriff OF Shawnee county 10
dismiss all special deputy sheriiis.
Fifth-The house Of representatives pre-
sided over by Hon. George i. Douglass to
have exclusive, free and undisputed posses
sion Of representative hall with all appurte-
nancos, rooms aud approaches
Siyth-This agreement to remain IN force
until the supreme court shall have decided
the Issue in controversy .,..,.,.....,,5
Seyenth-In order to avoid mlsunderstand'
inc in future, that the agreement OF these
resolutions, or plan OF action snail DC rati-
fed by the signatures OF each Oh tle ploo,u5i
ing officers Of both contending BODIES ana
The committee sent to place the PROPOSE;
tion in tbe hands of the governor returned
with the statement that the governor asked
time to consider IT.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-03-02

When the supreme court convened Wodnes-
day delay in proceedings was asked on
account of tho death of Leland j. Webb,
son of W. G. Webb, one of the populist at
torneys, and the court adjourned until after
noon,
The Dunsmore attorneys commenced Of
fering evidence, with Semple as their fret
witness He had called the house to order;
was the first one to do so on the first day of
the session, and put the motions for the cleo
ton of temporary officers, assuming that
right as he had called the house to order.
Ryan, the temporary speaker Of tho Duns-
more house during organization, was next
called but brought out nothing new,
Speaker Dunsmore came next. Ho said
that the roll OF tho house, as called by Mr..
Rich, came into his hands q minute or two
before no handed it to Rich. He noticed
slip of paper pinned to the roll, but did not
examine it, Ito did not know who placed
the roll in his hands. On the night previ-
Gus caucus had chosen steering COM
mittee and matters pertaining to organiza-
ton were left to that chmmittee, lie said
that only fifty. eight members with certih-
Gates had ever acted with the populist house.
Tho secretary of the senate testified next.
ThSough him the journal Of the first legisla-
tive day of the senate was introduced as evil
dence. He testified that he had taken the
first message to tho house at 3 D. IN. on Jan
uary 10, but that 1t was several days after
that when the senate officially recognized
the Dunsmore house.
A. II. Lupfer testified that when Rich called
the roll on the first day he, Lupfer, held the
list of ten names, and called Rich's atten-
ton to each name of the ten as Rich reached
their representative district on the roll. At
ter the names wore called he gave the list Of
ten to Rich, who pinned it to the roll. The
list had been made out in caucus. Speaker
Dunsmore had directed Rich to call these
names instead of names on the roll. Wit
ness was selected in caucus to assist Rich in
getting these names called at the proper
time. He said he was a member of the
steering committee. The purpose of the
caucus, the steering committee, and the
substitution of names was TO prevent the re.
publcans from organizing tho house.
A. N. Wilmington, as next witness, told
the story of being restrained from making
a speech during organization, as has been sc
often published.
The secretary of state detailed his official
acts in recognition of the Dunsmore house
The printed journal of the first ten days
of the house proceedings was put in as EVIL
dence
Treasurer Bidde rocounted on tho witness
stand the history of the all night work by
the auditors force and assistants, including
Dunsmore, in preparing warrants for pay
ing the Legislature. He said this was done
because he was apprehenslve that he woulG
be enjoined from paying out the money
He began paying about 7 o'clock in tho
morning. His Office was usually open al
8:15 to $50.
This closed the testimony, after some fur.
Their documents were introduced.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-03-02
New Board of Public Works,

TOPEKA, February Ex-Governor LewellinG
has appointed the new members of the state
board of public works. The new members
are S. M. Scott of Mcpherson, William
Wykes of Wellington, and X. b. Kepley Of
Topeka, who succeed John Smith of Column
bus, Sol Miller of Troy, and ]. S, Emery of
Lawrence, who are removed. The entry on
the record says, "Sol Miller removed for
good and sufficient cause" Captain Smith
ard Judge Emery are simply removed"
S. M. Scott, of MCPHERSON, who is ap-
pointed chairman of the board, is now as
sistant chief clerk of the populst house and
is state lecturer of the Farmers alliance.
r. B. Kepley, of Topeka, who is appointed
as the democratic member of the board to
succeed Judge Emery is a we'll known con-
Lrnntnr.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-03-02
Laid on the Tai lie,

TOPEKA, February Ex-senator Sterne
had resolution, which had reached the cal
endar, and come up for action by the senate.
The resolution declared 1t the sense of the
senate that the decision of the supreme
court, be it what it may, should and would
be acquiesced in by the senate
Senator Householder moved that the res
outlon be laid on the table, an undebate.
able motion, and his motion carried by Il
marty vote.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-03-02
Knocked Out.

NEW YORK, February GA systematic
mov5H'e,.t on Change run Reading stock
down anc thousands of shares were quickly
unloaded,
senator Piatt, who holds largely in Read.
ing bonds, procured the appointment of re-
eeivers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey,
which checked the attack but at very low
pfNpt.
estimated that stockholders of the
CO9,O0O.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-03-02
In Another Hall.

TOPEKA, KAN, February 1S.-Since the re-
publicans gained exclusive control of rep
resentatve hall the populists house have
occupied, first the south corridor of the state
house for n day or two, and after the room
in the Stormont building on Sixth street
which had been leased for the use of enroll
ing clerks. Their sessions there are for the
most part in secret, no outsider being adj
mltted.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-03-02
CompeIs Anthony to Begin 81

TOPEKA, February 21.-The now railroad
commissioners will not attempt to eject
Commissioners Anthony and Mitchell. They
have decided to set up an Office elsewhere
in the capitol and allow Anthony and Mitch
ell to continue where they are if they desire.
John Hall, the democratic member, said
that az soon as the executive council could
fit up a room with the necessary furniture
and stationery the new commissioners
would move in and assume the duties of
their offices. It is the intention, evidently,
to ignore Anthony and Mitchell.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-03-02
Won't Live There,

WASHINGTON, D. c., February 2l.-Presi.
dent Cleveland has decided not to make the
executive mansion his private residence on
the fourth of March, says the Washing
ton correspondent of local paper, but will
establish branch White house instead. He
will rent for himself and family the old
Admiral Porter homestead, ITO III" street
northwest.
The house is within three blocks of the
White house. and is surrounded by the homes
of some of the wealthest and best known
inhabitants of washington,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-03-02
The Two Anthonys,

TOPEKA, February 1S.-Both Ex-Governor
George T. Anthony and Colonel D. R. An
thony were sworn in as sergeants-at-arms
of the legal house and were on duty in rep
resentative hall throughout the day. Col
onel Anthony arrived in the morning from
Leavenwortth, accompanied by Colonel
Wiegant and other prominent men of Leav-
enworth.
y, One of the funny incidents of the day
was the detailing, accidentally, of Cover
nor Anthony and Colonel Anthony to take
charge of the same squad ofnen-the squad
in charge of the main approach to repre-
sentative hall. There was no conflict Of
authority however.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-03-02
In Snlte OF the Treaty.

GUTHRIE, o. T., February 2l.-AlthouQh
congress now has a bill before it to ratify
the treaty with the Pawnee Indians, the in
terror department has advertised the Paw
nee reservation for lease and cattlemen are
now bidding on it. If these leases are made
the reservation cannot be opened for year
and rs this reservation is included IN the
strip bill it may have the effect of delaying
the opening of the entire strip.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-03-02

TOPEKA, February 21.--The senate passed
six bills, two of which we're of local nature.
Senator Sterne's bill making it neces-
sary for police commissioners in cities of
the first class to appoint matrons for police
stations was passed as substitute for Sena-
tor O'Bryan's bill which gave the mayor the
power to appoint matrons.
Senator Mcraggarts bill making mem
bers of the Anti Horse Thief association
deputy sheriffs, Senator Forney's bill to
protect the killing of game and Senator
Jumpers bill fixing the salary and fees OF
court stenographers we're also passed.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-03-02
The Presldent HoIsts Old Clio

Inc PRESIDENT HOSTS Ola glory.
The president, undeterred by the inclem-
ent incidents of snow and ice which threat
ened to make travel difficult, rose by gaslight
and took special train at o'clock for New
York. at the Pennsylvania railroad station.
Secretary Elkins and some others had gone
ahead.
Amid the booming of cannon and the ac-
claim of thousands of Threats the American
flag was hoisted to the top of the mast of the
United States mail steamship "New York"
and, by the same token, the well known In
man line became thing of the past, and at
the same time was converted into the only
trans Atlantic line under the American flag,
The formal proceedings under which the
corporation availed itself of the American
navigation laws took place several days ago,
but it was reserved for the national holiday,
upon which the people of the greatest and
grandest republic on the face of the earth
revere the memory of him who was first in
war, frat in peace and first in the hearts of
his countrymen, to witness the browning
pectacle of patriotism, and one which takes
from the nation that has always claimed to
be the ruler of the seas big line of steam
ships, and makes it an attachment of the
maratine forces of the republic.
The event was participated in by President
Harrison and the members of the cabinet;
the president regarding the act of the Inman
ompany in taking American registry and
ailing under the stars and stripes as the
browning act Of his administration. The
president and cabinet left New York on
special train and reached pier IA on the
Cortland street ferry shortly after noon. A
brief programme of exercises was followed,
and then amidst cheering and the firing of
cannon the president pulled up the flag.
The new colors of the line are an American
eagle in blue on white background. The
president and the rest of the visitors from
Washington returned in the afternoon.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-03-02
Discussion Which interests Kansas.

Discussion Which Interests Kansas.
WASHINGTON, D. c., February 22.-The
question whether the governors of the states
which have chosen no senators within the
time allowed by law can proceed to fill tho
vacancies, if they exist, after March 4, has
been informally discussed by number Of
the members of the senate committee on
elections, and their opinion is that the gov
errors have the power.
estion has not been considered fully
senators who have expressed their
opiu. al -Iy that ruling ought to be made
lin the case, which would not deprive state
J Of its equal representation IN the senate.
The vacancy will not really exist until
March, and the governor cannot we'll appoint
until the vacancy occurs, but 1t is beloved
that he can then designate a senator to act
until choice is made at some subsequent
meeting of the legislature.
This will enable the republican governors
of Washington and Montana to appoint re-
publican senators, while the democratic
governor of Wyoming will be able to deslg-
nate democratic senator. 1t will not
change materially the complexion of the
senate to have the senators named by the
governor, and they will not be present when
the senate meets in March to take part 10
the organization.
There is reported to be growing feeling
among the democratic senators that it is not
worth while to attempt the organization of
the senate at the present session, The vice
president will preside and it will not be of
Importance whether president pro tenn IS
chosen unless the democratic senators desire
to keep Judge Gresham one degree further
from the presidential succession.
The democrats have now chosen forty
three senators, including Judge Martin of
Kansas, without counting any of the popu-
lists If four vacancies exist on March 4,
the senate will stands Democrats, 43; popu-
lists, d; republicans, 81
The republicans cannot by any combina-
ton of circumstances obtain the majority in
the senate, even if Stewart and PETER act
with them.
One more democratic senator will give
that party complete control of the senate,
even when it is full, and the forty-three SEN
ators already chosen make cloar majority
of two if four seats are vacant.
The democratic leaders may decide to 90
ahead with the work of recognizing the
committees and choosing new officers, but
some of them are disposed to wait until De-
cember. They will then know their exact
strength, the senate will he full and there
will be no trouble in adjusting committee
places for the new senators who afterward
come in,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-03-02
A Maw Gommandar.

Governor Lewelling sent to the senate the
name of Colonel l. II. Hettinger, of Sedg-
wick county, to be confirmed as brigadier
general in the Kansas national guards, upon
confirmation of which he will be placed in
command of the forces now assembled here,
vice Colonel ]. w. +. Hughes removed.
The nomination was referred to the COM
mittee on military affairs.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-03-02

TOPEKA, February Ex-senator DenniGon's
bill providing that real estate may Oe re-
deemed within one year after it is sold un-
der foreclosure was passed in the senate
The bill provides that real estate so sold
may be redeemed within year upon pay
ment Of the Judgment and interest at per
cent.
Senators Brown andMorgan were the only
republicans who voted for the bill.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-03-02
Topeka Doomed,

TOPEKA, February 24.--The Dunsmore
house adopted a resolution without discus
sion, in just two minutes from the time il
was introduced.
1t is to the effect that as soon as practicable,
lawful steps be taken by which the state
capital can be moved il lawful and constt
tutional manner to the city of Kanopolis.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-03-02
viii ship Them Home.

SAN Francisco, CAL, February 2l.-Col-
iector of Internal Revenue Quinn, who is in
charge of the Chinese registration at this
port, Is already laying plans for the deporta-
ton of the Chinese who refuse to register
according to the provisions of the Geary act.
''The government means business" said he,
land purposes to complete the work which
ME- GenrV has bepnn.n