Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-16

The delayed organization of the south
ern department renders announcements
as to intentions rather uncertain and
for that reason the judges have re-
Trained from making any statements as
to the time they will begin business.
Foard of Education.
Governor Morrill, has appointed the
members of the state board of education
as follows: Prof. S. 9. Parmeter, of
Baldwin, Miss Mamie G. Anderson, of
Olathe, and Superintendent J. E. Klock
of Leavenworth.
The members who step down and out
of the positions are as follows: Presi-
dent Stryker, of Great Bend; Mrs. Lucy
Best, of Labette county, and Professor
A. S. Ofin, of Lawrence.
President Fairchild. of the agricul-
tural college, Chancellor Snow, of the
university, and President Taylor of tbs
normal and State Superintendent Stan
ley and the three members appointed
by the governor will now constitute the
board.
Two years ago in the legislature the
question of recognizing other than state
schools in the appointment of members
sulting in the passage of law providing
for the appointment OF three additional
members. This accounts for the in
crease in the membership Of the board.
Topeka's Share.
Senator w. E. Sterne computes the
appropriations that will get into gener-
al circulation in Topeka during the next
two years, and they are:
insane asylum ..........-..... 2O0,OOO
Reform school ........ ............ 5000
(deficit) ....... 5000
Executive and judicial expended in
Topeka. ............... ........ 100000
Improving state house grounds. 5000
Approximate total $s45,OOo
Bank Commissioners Breidenthal is re-
ceiving many letters from many of the
eastern states making inquiries as to
Kansas business outlook and requests for
information as to locations and places
suitable for the opening of new banks.
He says the communications indicate
that eastern bankers and capitalists have
faith in Kansas and that some of them
will come to the state and invest
their money In financial enter
prises Concerning banking in Kan
sas, Mr.. Breidenthal says the institu-
tions are in first class condition anG
some that have been a little unsteady
will be soon reorganized and placed or
sound basis. Reports received at the
Office show the organization of five new
banks in Kansas during the week. The
money is ready and the formal opening
for business will be made as soon as the
minor details are completed.
The judges constituting the south
ern department of the appellate court
held meeting in Topeka and perfected
their organization. Judge johnson has
appointed Frank L. Brown, of Garnett,
as clerk of the eastern division Of the
southern department. After discussing
the work before the court it was de-
cided that Judge Cole should go to Gar
den City and Judge Dennison to Wich'
tia while Judge johnson will go to Fort
Scott to see that the cities provide suit
able rooms for the court sessions. The
judges of the northern department are
awaiting the preparation of suitable
places for, the court to convene before
making any announcement as to the
OpOuiuS vi COuIU Ill t14d0 dO Hul
It is generally conceded that Judge
Clark will appoint Charles A. Taylor,
now assistant superintendent of insur-
ance, as clerk Of the eastern division,
northern department
A number of answers have been filed |
in the sdit of the government against |
the Union Pacific road The suit was
begun to set aside the patents to large
amount of land in counties which in
clude lands patented to the Kansas Pa
cifc railroad, and many residents on the
land are made party defendants.
Secretary of State W. G. Edwards
was instructed by the house to present
each of the pages with a pocket knife,
which he accordingly did.
All Knight Templars in Topeka and
both houses of the legislature, in body,
escorted the remains of Captain j. H
Smith from the undertaker's to the de-
lot.
The sergeant at arms of the senate
was instructed by that body to have
800 copies of the appellate court bill
printed and distributed to the lawyers
throughout the state.