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Faithful to its divine purpose, Kansas
put more volunteer soldiers in the
union army than it had male citizens
of military age; and no stronger proof
of their devotion to the old flag and
their bravery on the field of battle
could be given than the simple fact
that the rate of mortality of the Kan
sas soldiers was greater than that of
any other state. At the close of that
great struggle it found its industries
decimated; it had neither agri-
culture, trade or commerce. Its
chief city, on its eastern border, con-
tanned more than fifth of the
capital and productive industries of
the state. There existed neither pub
lie nor private credit wherewith to en-
ter upon a new career of prosperity. A
state bond could not have been pl aced
ut less than ruinouS discount, if
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ut all, in any money market of the
country, and municipal credit was a
thing unknown, outside of our own
boundaries. State officers and en-
ployes, like those of cities and counties,
were paid in promises to pay. Orders
were drawn on an empty treasury,
which, under the provisions of the law,
could be presented to the treasurer,
and when by him Endorsed mot paid
for want Of funds, bore interest At the
rate of per cent per annum until
paid. The INTEREST," bearing scrip was
sold upon the street At discount from
its face value Of 10 to 20 per cent, al
though provided for by . current levy
and practically sure Of being paid
within . year. School district bonds
were issued for the construc-
ton of schoolhouses under the
authority. of the statutes, bearing
interest ct the rate Of 10 per cent Per
annum.1or . period Of not more thoa
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TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. 1A.-Shortly after
noon to-day, in the presence of a host
of people from all parts of the state,
who crowded representative hall,
which was gaily decorated, Maj. E. N.
Morrill, was sworn in as governor of the
state of Kansas His appearance at
the stand to deliver his inaugural ad-
dress was the signal for applause, and
at 1910 o'clock he began to read from
manuscript as follows:
Fellow Citizens: A third of q CEN
fury has passed since Kansas entered
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right for the average citizen to go to law when
ever he pleases. could never see the justice of
taxing a community several hundred dollars to
defray the expenses OF a court In order that
two stubborn men might have the ownership
OF ten-dollar calf decided.
There is now q general demand from the peo-
pie OF the state for an intermediate or appel
late court. There seems no other feasible
method of relieving the present congestion.
which works a great hardship to many worthy
itigants. especially those who have suits pend
ing against corporations, or persons wealthy
enough to be able to to take appeals for the
sake of delay. II. however. a court Of this
character is established 1 earnestly recon-
mend that it be q temporary one It could be
SO arranged that it would terminate in five or
six years. and any future legislature could pro-
vide for its continuance il it was found neces-
sary.
Judicial Districts.
During the years when the population of
Kansas was rapidly increasing. and new coun-
ties were being organized at each session of ting
legislature, new judicial districts were created,
many of them anticipating a future growth Of
the western portion of the state that has not
been realized There has been In certain Sec
lions Of the state marked decrease in the pop
ulation. and as the titles to the lands have be-
come settled. litigation has rapidly decreased.
The numbcr Of judicial districts is far in excess
Of the requirements Of the people. entailing .
needless expense Of from $4,000 to 900 per
year. The contrast between the number of
voters in some Of these districts illustrates
forcibly the uselessness Of having SO many
judges The Eleventh judicial district
cast II, sos votes 1t the late election. The vote
cast in the Sixteenth. Twenty third. Twenty
fourth. Twenty Thirty first. Thirty
second and Thirty-third amounted only to 49,
lO7, or only sd more in the seven districts COM
bined than In the one. In other words. the one
district had nearly IS many voters. and prob
ably moro population. than the entire seven
above referred 70. Litigation depends upon
the character. number and wealth Of tho peo-
pla Ia ssven diserises naued had 10 large
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E. STANLEY,

Acknowledgement Supt. Public Instruction
current levies in cash: State uaiver.
sity. $4,000; agricultural college,
$50. $50; state normal school, Sl27, 1875;
school for the blind, $50, 449, school for
the deaf and dumb, Si44,25O; asylum
for the insane at Topeka. $685..
37s: at Osawatomie, $420.OOO; asy
lum for imbeciles, S29,O7S; SOL
diers' orphans home. $40, 561; reform
school, S119,s63 penitentiary, s1.65S,.
200; state house. s. 600. 900; reformatory,
$4,000; industrial school for girls,
$40, 700; Grand Army home, 1900;
making a total of Sc, 152, 2sl. to which
add state expenditure of s779.s9l in
construction of university, normal
and agricultural college buildings, and
we have a grand total of Sc, 932.17s, of
which but S56O,OOO was derived from
state bonds not yet due and SC. 372, lis
paid from the pockets of the people for
the permanent and lasting use of the
generations to follow rs.
There can be NO more complete
refutation, no more emphatic condem-
nation. Of the organized and persistent
assaults upon the fair fame, good name
and business credit Of the people of
Kansas than is found IN the simple re-
cital of facts Ihave given in your hear
ing. In the light of this record of phe-
nomenal progress let every lover Of the
state, every one with faith in its future,
gather comfort and courage"
THE STATE OFFICERS SWORN IN.
Having concluded his address, the
new governor and the other state OIL
cers were sworn IL by Chief Jussice
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to be enforced for the open violation
of any law is demoraliZing to the
public conscience. It breeds disregard 70:
law, which is dangerous to any community.
In this country the law is supreme. II is the
governing power; and disregard Of the law is
a disregard Of the government itself. a con-
tinuation Of the open violation OF any law can
only result in evil to the state. The duty If
every officer is plain; the legislature declares
what the law shall be: it is the duty OF the ex-
ecutive to obey and enforce it.
Assessment and Taxation.
There is an almost universal expression Of
dissatisfaction with our present mode Of as
sessing property for taxation That il is I'M
equal and consequently unjust, no one familiar
with it would for moment deny. 1t is prob
ably one of the most difficult matters TO
provide for in our laws Our theory OF
taxation IS that property shall pay the tax,'
and the only safe rule to follow is to
assess all property at its actual cash value
without regard to its character or the use to
which It is applied. To . certain extent, how
ever tho revenue derived from property ought
to be taken rs . basis upon which Ia compute
its value. II every piece OF property In the
state were assessed at its actual cash value
there would be absolute equality in the pay
ment Of taxes But the same would b. true II
all the property In the state were assessed
at 10, 20 or 50 per cent. Of its real
value. The inequality arises. not from
the fact that the property Of the state
is assessed too low. but because it is
assessed unequally. When one piece OF prop
erty is assessed at 10 per cent Of what IL IS
really worth and another piece is assessed at
its full value. and other property Is not as.
sessed at ALL great injustice is done to SOHO OF
the taxpayers; and vet that condition o, things
actually exists In our state to-day. Millions
of dollars worth OF properly escapes taxation
entirely rs q result Of ignorance. inc nciency or
villful dishonesty on the part OF assessors,
Othes property 4 assosoed q from " Per Gems
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Senate Committees.


President Daniels, of the senate, an
nounced the following standing com.
mittees on the 18th:
Judiciary-Dennison. chairman: billiard
O'Bryan, Cook. Baldwin. Leeds Carpenter
Brown, Thacher
Ways and meanS-Rodgers. chairman: Dunn
bauld, King, FOrney, Lands. Parker McTag.
CART.
Elections-Leedy. chairman: Bowling, Shear
er. Smith, Scott
Federal relations-Dillard. chairman: Hell
mick. Reed Williamson. Metcalf
railroads.&c. chairman; Semi
Reilly, Leedy, Helm Jumper. Sterne. Banner
Robbins.
Assessment and taxation-Senn chairman;
True. Armstrong. Willcockson. Morgan.
Fees and salaries-Taylor chairman; Jumper
Landis Baker. Willcockson.
Municipal observation-disclosures chairman:
Forney. Leeds, Householder, Price McTag-
CART, Carpenter.
Corporations-Bowling, chairman: King,
True. Cook. Parker
State afairs-Helm, chairman: Taylor Smith,
Williamson. Thatcher
District observation-disclosures chairman:
Leeds, Dennison. billiard. Reed, Rodgers, Car
penter Brown. Williamson
EngroSsed bills-Forney chairman: Cook.
Helm, Danner. O'Bryan.
Enrolled bills-Leeds. chairman; Smith. Sem,
Carpenter. Scott.
Agriculture-kinS, chairman; Armstrong
Shearer, Robbins. McTaggart Cook, Leeds,
Brown and WilcockSon-
TemperanNe-Morgan, chairman: Baldwin
Helrnick, TAYLOR. Williamson
Penal and charitable institutions-Arm.
strong. chairman: Reed, Reilly Metcalf Nc.
TaggarL
Manufactures and industrial pursuits-Reil.
IL. chairman: Bowling. Forney, McTaggart
Sterne
Mine and mining-Reed chairman: Jumper
Householder, Baker. Morgan.
Banking and insurance-Baldwin chairman:
Lands. Leedy, Sterne. Price.
Printing-Cook. chairman: Lands. House.
holder. Scott. Parker.
Education and educational institutions
Lands. chairman: Dumbauld. Baldwin, King
Banner.
Public buildings = Dumbauld. chairman:
Helm. Leedy. Semi Rodgers.
Cities Of first class-Thacher. chairman:
billiard. Dennison. Price, Taylor. Forney.
Sterne.
Cities of second and thru ciass-Shearer.
chairman billiard. Scott. Price, Willcocksoa.
Reilly. Baldwin.
Roads End br:dges-Smith. chairman: Taylor.
Helmick. banner. Scott.
County seats and county lines-True. chair
ma2: Dennison. Jumper. Brown. Morgan.
Military Affairs aud clatmS-Helmick. chair
Public heath and inlaiyratioa--M ctcalf,
chairman: Armstrong. True, Dumbauli. No
TaZgaN
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caIcAGO's annual charity ball was
held on the night of the 10th at he
Auditorium. About 800 people were
present and $4,000 was realize Cor
charity. The grand march at 10 q clock
was led By n. K Fairbanks and Mrs
Arthur 5. Cation and Gen. pAGker and
Ms John DeKoven.
The Globe-republican., 1895-01-18
INAUGURATED.
Gov. Morrill, and the Other State
Officers Sworn In.
THE GOVERNORS ADDRESS

he Briefly Compares the States Former
Status with the Conditions Which Now
Surround 1.-THE Number Of School
houses Constructed-Etc.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1895-06-22
BANDIT KILLED

Eagle Pass, Tex, June 49,
Rafael Valdez, the noted Mex
lean bandit, was captured by
the Mexican Rangers a few
days ago at Lampasos, Mexico
and when a few miles from
Piedras Negras made a desper-
ate attempt to escape and was
shot to death by his guards.
His depredations have been
such that several prominent
and wealthy stockmen on the
border offered $1,000 reward
for his capture Before dying
he declared he had never rob
bed his own people, but only
Americans
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1895-06-22
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

County court meets for civil, criminal
and probate business on the first Mon
days in March, June, September and
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1895-06-22
$ THE KEEL CELEBRATION.

lie MEL CEIEB6A HUN
Kiel, June 1s.--All prepare
tons are complete for the for
NAL opening of the great Baltic
North Sea Canal by the En-
perof of Germany, who will
open the ceremony by passing
in through the canal in the i'm
perial yacht, thus breaking the
frail thread stretched across t 6
entrance In June, 1887, the
Emperor stood with his grand
father. Emperor William ].
when lie started the splendid
work which is the greatest or
one OF the greatest achievements
of German unity. The compile
ton of the great work is to be-
celebrated amid national rejoic-
ings before a fotilla of war.
ships, representing every great
maritime nation In tie world.
Most of the warships which are
to take part In the spectacle
have arrived here together
with numerous steam yachts
which are to join the process
sion. Kiel will present a splen-
did sight with the vast array
of batlleships, cruisers and
smaller war craft, bedecked
with bunting and flying the
flags of all the civilized world.
Many visits Of ceremony are
in order and the constant BOOM
ing of salutes is here. The
hospitality of the German Of
iicers is inexhaustible and tie
constant succession of foreign
arrivals necessitates one recep-
ton after another. 1t is doubt
ful if the Empress of Germany
will attend the fetes, owing to
an attack of neuralgia. Ham
burg is filed with visitors of
all degrees and the capacity of
the hotels and lodging houses
is being tried to the utmost.
Some extraordinary prices
are being paid by wealthy
Americans and others who have
the means to secure comfortable
accommodations. The Great
Alster basin, in which many of
the ceremonies are to take
place and in which an island
has been laid out TO represent
the German Emperor's favefita.
island in Norway, is directly
in view from the promenade
from the hotels. The banquet
by Emperor William is to be-
given on this island tomorrow
and the elaborate fireworks
which have been put on the
United States men of war for
this occasion are to be display
ed here.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1895-06-22
ABSOLUTELY EUEE

against another out of his lass
about the same result can be
expected as form a race horse,
prize fighter, or baseball club
under similar circumstance.
The extension of the civil
service rules to employees of
the Government Printing OF
flee, more than two thousand in
number, which has been official
ly announced by President
Cleveland, is, of course, highly
pleasing to most of the EN-
ployes of that establishment;
but there are lots of people who
have doubts about the satisfact-
Dry working of the change.
II wish," said democrat
closely and coniidentially con
nected with the administration,
"that every prominent demo
crat was working as energetical-
ly and unselfshly for harmony
in the democratic party of his
state as Senator Hill is doing
in New York. He knows that
if the party is to win the pres
idential election it must regain
control of the empire state, and
he is devoting his great organ
izing talent to getting the party
in good fighting condition, re-
gardless of the man who may
the national ticket. When one
considers the proneness of all
men to desire above all things
to get even with those who
had in any way baked their
ambition, Senator Hill cannot
be given too much credit for
his present attitude"
Those interested in the at
tempt of the republicans to
postpone or straddle the silver
question will keep their eyes
on Senator Dubois at the con
vention of the republican ma
tional league, to be held at
Cleveland, Ohio, this week.
Mr.. Dubois, who has been in
Washington for some time has
publicly given notice of his
intention to spring the silver
question on the convention and
to demand that some action be
taken upon it. Since then great
pressure has been brought to
bear upon him to content him
self with merely stating his
views in favor Of silver to the
convention. His attitude at the
convention will show what eff
feet the pressure had.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1895-06-22
WASHINGTON NEWS.
Items Of Interest From the
National Capital.

Special Correspondent of TIE HERALD.
Washington, D. c., June
II, 1895.-Secretary Carlisle
brought news from Kentucky
that was very gratifying to
Presidents Cleveland, and
which will doubtless add much
to the Presidents enjoyment of
his delayed vacation. Unless
Secretary Carlisle is badly mis-
taken, the financial policy of
the administration will be en-
dorsed by the Kentucky dem
ocratic state convention which
will assemble next week. 1t
is well known that both Pres
ident Cleveland and Secretary
Carlisle have been deeply in
terested in the financial cam
paign which has been carried
on inside the democratic party
of Kentucky for some time, and
it is perfectly natural that they
should both be pleased with
prospects of victory for the
side they have championed.
1t seems, as far as can be
ascertained, that the fears
which have been entertained by
some democrats, that the finan-
cial split in the party in Ken
lucky would be permanent.
are groundless. Representative
Kendall, of that state, who is
at present in Washington, and
who is a free silver democrat,
says on this subject: "The
silver question is but one issue
that is involved in the party.
Beyond that there are demo
cratic principles to which the
financial question will be sub
ordinated. Although the last
election in Kentucky was a
very close one, I feel confident
that when the state votes for
president we will have one of
our old fine majorities No
difference of opinion on a single
issue can prevent the party
holding together"
Attorney General Harmon
left Washington yesterday for
his old home, where he Will as
rapidly possible arrange his
private business preparatory
to his residence at the national
capital. He expects to return
before the first of July and to
remain here the greater part of
the summer.
Captain Howgate's second
trial for embezzling money
from the Government while
acting as discussing officer of
the Weather Bureau will close
early this week, and public
expectation is that if the jury
reaches an agreement another
verdict Of "not guilty" will be
found. This expectation is not
based altogether upon the gen
orally acknowledged difficulty
of convicting in Washington
courts thieves who steal from
the Government but largely
upon the manner in which
the prosecution in both of
Howgate's trials has been con-
Quoted The prosecuting at
torney-a republican hold, but |
IT, has bpeD clear from the first |
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1895-06-22
CITY OFFICERS.
U. S. DISTRICT COURT.
COURT CONVENES

In San Antonio, on the first Mondays
in May and November.
: In Austin, on the first Mondays in Feb
ruary and July.
In Brownsville, on the first Monday in
January and second Monday il June.
: In FL Paso, on first Mondays in April
/ and October.
18th JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
I District Judge ..----...--..-....J. c. Russell.
District Attorney .-........, John /. Kleiher.
district Clerk ...-...-... Louis Kowaiski.
/ District Court meets as follows;
Cameron County First Mondays in
: February and September; continues in
session four weeks.
Iidalgo County-Fourth Mondays af-
T. ter the first Mondays in February and
, September; continues in session two
weeks.
Starr County-Sixth Mondays after the
! first Mondays in February and Sep
TENDER; continues in session three
weeks.
Naeces County-Ninth Mondays after
(, first Mondays in February and Sep
tember; continues in session six
| weeks.
U. s. CUSTOM HOUSE.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-08-15
BAPTISTS AT MANOR.
Gov. Culberson Commended for His Prize
Fight Stand.

Manor, Tex, Aug. 10.-(Special)-T
Austin Association of the Baptist Church
of Christ has been in convention here for
three days. Rev. l.. r. Mays was re-
elected moderator and J. M. Black secre-
tary and treasurer. About % churches
were represented with a delegation of
over 100 members. Quite an enthusiast
tic session is being held and about $500
has been pledged for the different mission
causes for the ensuing year. A resOlu-
ton was passed commencing the COVER
nor in his stand against prize fights, and
the secretary was instructed to furnish
Governor Culberson with copy.
The following delegations were elected
to the Baptist general convention: Isaac
Sellers, j. A. Arbuckle, j. NJ. Marshall,
A. II. Mitchell and ]. NJ. Black.
To the Southern Baptist convention: j.
e. Bell.
To the Sunday school convention: B.
w. N. Simms, J. A. Arbuckle, L. II.
Mays, A. III. Mitchell and j. H. Williams.
DIR. II. C. Burleson of Baylor Universe
ty, Rev. NJ. d. Early, w. G. Luther and
Miss Nina Everett are among the prom
inent visitors to the convention.
Manor is giving the delegates a royal
reception, and we think they will want to
come here again before many years.
After some rivalry between Taylor and
Liberty Hill the latter was elected as the
next place of meeting.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-08-15

wheat talk was like wheat talk now !
the worlds crop i'm 1894 (Hungarian a l
mate) was 2,476, 100000 bushels, ara;sa
2,279,O00,000 bushels for 1893. and J', ~
average of 2,2S0,000,000 bushels for ~ III
last decade. Mark the difference! NJ MI
United States crop fell 4 per cent haiou
the average. The worlds crop rose NV
ly 10 per cent above the average. WIaa11
wild average higher in the coming c,,,.l
year than i'm the last crop year, TS; '
is reasonably certain. The general I
of price is higher. The world at l.
rs more prosperous. Consumntior
greater. The worlds crop will probahly.
not certainly be below last years u
will, however, probably be equal TO tbe
average of the last decade. lift is. nricas
win not advance much, and the inoo'
NOUS farmer who is holding back whest
wild sell next winter after big area has
been seeded by his new rivals in tSf
south temperate zone and will lose Inv
waiting. Exports may be prevented nv
holding back wheat. Prices will not hs
advanced. Yet the average will be above
last year, and slow receipts of wheat
show that winter wheat must be serious,T
injured. Spring wheat is in doubt. Ths
English and French wheat crops arf
short. But there is "a new wheat worlf
below the equator"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-08-15
JUSTICE JACKSON'S FUNERAL.
The Remains of the Eminent Lurst Laid
Away by Tender Hands.

Nashville, Tenn, Aug. 12.-The funeral
of Justice Howell Edmunds Jackson oc-
Cured today at Belle Meade, the famous
house of his brother, General w. ii. Jack
son, six miles west of this city, in the
presence of many distinguished men from
distance and a very large concOurse of
personal friends. The services We're CON
Quoted by Rev. ]. II. McNeilly of the
Presbyterian church and Rev. Il. Lincave
of the Christian church.
Among those present were Chief JUS
tice Fuller and Justice Brewer of the
United States supreme court; Judge &
NJ. Blanchard of Lynchburg, an old ci,.-
mate of Justice Jackson.
The pail bearers were: Chancellor Ma
lone, Judge Blanchard, Judge Charles II.
Fener of New Orleans, Judge McAllister,
ex-Solicitor General Lawrence Maxwell,
Judge Snodgrass, Judge Dickinson and
Hon. II. NJ. DOak.
Magnificent designs in flowers were
placed on and near the casket around the
silver plate engraved simply Justice
Howell Edmunds Jackson" with date of
birth and death.
The choir sang softly and process
sion was formed Gently the casket was
borne from the house across the lawn.
a hundred yards, and placed in the family
vault.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-08-15
COTTONSHED CRUSHERS.

Galveston, Tex, Aug. 12.-,Special) J.
The Texas Cottonseed CruShers' associa-
tion met roday and adopted rules on classi-
fication. grades, the delivery of Ihe product
and governing the relations between the
buyers ard the sellers. The report of the
lawsuit committee WIS to the effect that
an agreement had been entered into be-
yers of the association by which ali mat,
tiers in controversy between the State and
oil mill men had been satisfactorily set
tied. Secretary Erwin resigned a1.d dis
cuSsion enSued as to whether the associa-
ton should be disbanded, but it was de-
cided to continue. and a committee was
appointed to select a new secretary. No
reference was made to prices n the anti
trust law.