davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
SHORT ON ELoQUENcE.
Senators Have No Speeches to Offer
on "Cuba Libre."

The Cuban resolution passed the SEN
ate in a most apathetic manner yesterday
afternoon Not one word was uttered in
faVOr of the resolution extending to the
struggling, suffering patriots of Cuba the
sincereSt sympathy and hopeful encour-
agement of the Kansas senate and be
speaking an early and effectual result in
their unequal but heroic eorts against
armed oppression" the senators simply
voted aye ON a motion for its adoption
The resolution was introduced in the
senate last week by Senator Coleman
(Rep., NeuIaha county,. and on second
reading Monday. special order was
made for it's consideration at O'Clock
yesterday afternoon. Patriotic orations
were expected to gush from the mem bers
of the upper house like water from an
Arkansas hot spring, and the galleries
were in consequence crowded by those
who had promised themselves an orator.
ical treat on the question of the belliger-
ency of Cuba.
AT o. clock Lieutenant Governor Har-
vey ordered the resolution read, and when
the reading was concluded asked What
will the senate do with this resolution p
AT that moment the visitors in the gal
leries expected to see a least a dozen
senators jump to their feet prepared to
unfold eloquence by the yard. Not a man
arose. A pause of several minutes en-
sued during which scarcely a sound was
heard. and then the presiding officer re-
peated his question. Senator Forney took
the floor. 1t only to move the adOp-
ton of the resolution. The motion was
at once seconded. and the resolution was
adopted ON aye and nay vote.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
ASKS AN INVESTIGATION.
w. F Brown Would Like to Know
Where the Furniture Goes.

state house investigation will be at
tempted by the Legislature. The idea is
championed by some OF the leading
members of the house and senate and
arises from the fact that it has been
necessary to urchase considera BILE
furniture for use in both houses.
1t is a we'll known fact that each leg
islature purchases large amounts of
furniture which seems to mysteriously
disappear during the two years inter
Vening between sessions.
Two years ago desks, chairs and 9TH
er articles of furniture were purchased
and it has been discovered that similar
articles are again demanded.
Representative Brown of Pratt pro-
poses to have an accounting upon this
subject and has secured the original in
VentOry of furniture and equipment on
hand at the close of the last session. as
shown by the document filed with the
secretary Of state by A. c. Jordan. ser
geant-at-arms of the Republican house
Mr.. Brown says: This is something
which we should look into. Every year
it is necessary for Us to add a lot of
furniture to this hall and committee
rooms. 1t disappears in some myster-
ious manner and 1 for one am in favor
of locating the responsibility.
This sentiment was endorsed by the
members of the caucus and it is expect
ed that resolution authorizing the ap-
pOintment of a committee to conduct an
investigation will be introduced within
a few days. Mr.. Brown will head that
committee by rea son of the fact that
he is one of the most fearless members
of the house and believes in guarding
the property of the state with as much
care as personal property.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
LEwELLrNGs wA1F BILL
He Win Present a Bill on the Sub
iect-

1t is now probable that the death Of
Senator Forney's bill to prohibit the
shipment of homeless children into this
state from the east does not mean that
no action will be taken on this question
by the present legislature. Another
bill, the provisions of which accomplish
the same object, has been formulated by
the Kansas Children's Home society
and viii be introduced in the senate
some day this week by Ex-Governor l.
d. Lewelling. Governor LeWelling was
the first president OF this society, and is
consequently actively interested in the
passage of such a bill.
The bill to be introduced by Governor
Lewelling has been pronounced consti-
tutiOnaI by Judge J. T. Clark and At
tOrney Thomas Balm of this city, and no
trouble on this point is anticipated
when the bill reaches the committee
The bill does not prohibit the shipments
OF children into this state, but il pro-
Vides that all societies or persons who
are in charge Of such children shall go
before the probate Judge of the county
in which the children are placed and
give bond to a sufficient amount for
each child that he or she is not of the
pauper or criminal class ard shall be
cared for properly. The bond will hold
good until the child becomes OF age.
and should he before that time be
thrown on his own resources or become
a criminal the bond will be forfeited to
the county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21

cure my endorsement for any position
which he might seek. l believe in
standing upon party principles, but 1
do not believe in this everlasting par
tisanship in everything which we do
Let us be reasonable and if there is any
honor in this position and the passage
of Il resolution in favor of MIR. Coburn
will accomplish any good for him why
should we stand in the way of Kan
SaS MANI"
Representative Marty of CIay-This
Coburn was elected to his present posi-
ton by a nOn-partisan vote. l have had
much business with him and know that
he is a very competent and capable
man. If we can secure the honor of this
cabinet position for Kansas let us do so
by all means.
Representative C&ssin-I think if Mr.
Coburn is such a good man we should
keep him in Kansas. If we help a Kan
sas man get into Office of that kind we
VIII put up another barrier in the way
place just that much more money into
a fund which will be used to whip US
and we will have just that much more
to fight. | honor Mr.. Coburn and his
unqueStiOned ability but l can not
conscientiously support this PROPOSE
ton.
Representative Tapscott-I oppose
this idea because my people at home. the
men who sent me TO this Legislature are
fighting the principles of Republican,
ism / am here as a result of that fight.
proposition that places me in direct OPP
position to the wishes of my constitu-
entS-
The proposition was finally defeated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
nc Give ONO ,ra more power.

Representative Burkholder of Marion
county has a bill in the house which.
If passed, will give county attorneys
the power to compel persons to appear
before them and furnish evidence as a
basis for prosecution of criminals, in
all cases where such persons refuse to
file informa ton against the criminal
The bill is aimed directly at the Men
nOnlteS of Marion county, whose prin-
c1pal religious tenet prohibits them
from going into court under any cir
cumStanceS. A grave crime was COM
m1tted a few weeks ago in this Men
monte settlement in Marion county and
they refuse to furnish any information
concerning it. The officers are una BILE
to proceed against the criminal Should
this bill be passed this difficulty will be
remedied. 1t is likely to meet some
opposition, because of the religious fea-
ture involved.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
WHAT MAKES MEMBERS sICKP
Too Much High Life or Poor Ventila-
ton.

st think that we as members of this
house who come from humble homes;
represent an humble people and live
ourselves in houses constructed on any
thing but scientific and sanitary prin-
ciples, are making spectacle of our
selves in spending the time of this eau
Gus making a roar about the Ventila-
ton of Representative hail. said Rep
resentative DinguS.
The statement was made during the
discussion as 10 a suitable means to Sc
cure better ventilation of the hall and
arose over a resolution introduced by
Mr.. Street instructing the sergeant-at-
arms to secure and place in operation
the ventilator fan which was put in the
attic above the hall during the last ses-
sion.
In supporting his resolution MI. Street
said: This hall is a disease trap. 1t is
the most poorly ventilated and least
scientifically constructed hall in the
United States. had the honor to be a
member of the legislature which dedi-
Gated this hall and 1 have seen much
sickness among the members. Only last
session Sam Benedict was compelled to
go home and did not return because of
a cold contracted while sitting in this
hall The new members will find that
within a week they will need ventila-
ton or a DOCTOR"
Representative Marks of Jefferson ex-
pressed the opinion that the members
caught their colds somewhere else He
said: They probably stay up too late
nights My observation is that the
members of the legislature come to To
peka and attempt to be sporty and get
the hot end of it,
Brown OF Pratt FASTENED to resent this
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
OUTS COUNTY PRINTING.
Senate Passes the Bill Reducing the
Legal Fees.

Although passed by a large majori-
ty, Senator Young's bill cutting the fees
of newspapers for all legal printing.
was strongly opposed by several prom
inent members of the Populist senate
this morning.
The bill cuts the present standard of
printing about 60 per cent.
Before voting against the bill, Sena-
tor Cursen, (Pop.) Miami county, stated
that such a bill would prove ruinous to
a large number of the county newspa-
pers, as the majority of this class de-
pended for existence an legal printing
He said that the Populist party was at
present more indebted to the county
past, and he was not in favor of in
juring the men who had done so much
for the party in the last campaign.
The author of the bill, Senator Young
is editor of the Independence Star and
Kansan, a Populist organ of MontgO-
merry county, and a short time ago was
knocked out of the legal printing of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
ONE new DISTRICT.
Redistricting BILLS Introduce
ed In the House.
All the Present Congressman
Arranged For Except Peters.
The First District Will be Republican
The Rest Probably Populist-

Representative w. P. Trucblood of
Usage has introduced the anticipated
congressional redistricting Dill. 1t con
templates many changes.
The proposed districts are as follows:
First distr.ct-Doniphan, Brown, Jack-
son. Atchison, Leavenworth, Jefferson,
VVyandotte and Shawnee.
zcond district-Johnson, Douglas.
Usage, Franklin, Miami, Coffey, Ander-
son aGd Linn.
Third -Woodson, Allen, Bour-
bon, Wilson. NeoshO, era WfOrd, Mont
gomery. Labette and Cherokee.
Fourth acknowledgements Butler,
Harvey, Sedgwiclz, Sumner, Cowley,
ELK and Chautauqua.
Fifth district-Wa baunsee. Geary,
Dickinson, Saline, Mcpherson, Marion,
Chase. Norris and Lyon.
Sixth district-Nemaha, Marshall,
Washington, Republic, Jewell Mitchell,
ottawa, Cloud, Clay, Riley and Potta-
Watomie.
Seventh distlict-smith, Phillips. Nor
ton, Decatur, RaWlins, Cheyenne, Sher-
man. Thomas, Sheridan, Graham,
Rocks. Osborne. Lincoln, Ellsworth,
Russell. Ellis, Trego, Cove, Logan and
Wallace.
Eighth district-Rice. Barton, Rush,
Ness, Lane. Scott, Wichita, Greeley,
Hamilton, Kearny, PaWnee, STAFFORD,
Reno, Edwards, Ford, Gray, Haskell,
Grant. Stanton, Morton, Stevens, Sew
ard, Meade, Clark. Comanche, Kiowa,
Pratt, Kingman, Barber and Harper.
Under the provisions OF Mr. True
bIOod's bill the strong Republican coun-
ties in the first district are punched ana
Shawnee is added. Wya1dOtte is also
put in the First.
The plan gives each of the present
Populist congressman district, includ-
ing Congressman at-Large Botkin,
whose removal, since his election, from
Neodesha to Cowiey county, makes him
"eligible'' in the proposed Fourth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21

imputation as he characterized it. He
sid: with crowded galleries and lob
+. es. employees, members and other peo-
nle who get in on this floor the air at
times becomes simply awful. The mem
bers of the legislature come to Topeka
and work conscientiously upon what
they believe to be for their best inter
ests, the interests of the state and their
political party. The gentleman has
done this house an injustice in speaking
a $ he does"
The question was not fully decided
but committee will look after the
ventilator and see if it can be found and
put in place.
It's up there somewhere, if it hasn't
been carried off, remarked Speaker
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
WANT TO ENDORSE coBURN.
Some of the Populists Favor Him for
McKinley's Cabinet.

Representative Edwin Taylor of Wy
andGtte county in the Populist house
caucus yesterday evening explained
that the Republican mem bers of the
legislature desired to secure a formal
endorsement of Secretary F. d. Coburn
the purpose of aiding his appointment
as secretary of agriculture in Presi-
dent McKinley's cabinet.
Mr. Taylor expressed the idea that it
would not be unwise for the Populists
to permit the passage of the resolution
thereby aid one of the most efficient
men in Kansas. He said:
Should the sense of this caucus de-
eide that the members will not oppose
the resolution, 1 think it would be a
manifestation of wisdom
Representative JaquinS of Sumner
said:
Il oppose any such action. We have
no time to trifle on these subjects. l
am not opposed to Mr.. Coburn, whom
1 regard as one of the ablest men in the
state, but l do oppose the idea of a
majority of this house wasting our time
dabbllng in Republican politics. 1 am
opposed to the whole crowd on party
principles and believe it is folly for us
10 lend the power of this majority to-
wards building up the opposition when
we have been sent here to do our bus
mess for the people,"
Representative Fairchild of .Kingman
said:
There would be no wrong to permit
the passage of this resolution. Now
that the bitterness of the campaign is
ended, why do we not live in peace with
our fellow men. I for one, no differ
ence how bitter may have been the
fight, even if 1 had been whipped. no
friend of mine, be he a member of any
other political party, would fail to Sc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
FIVE BILLS WILL PASS.
Senate Recommends the Passage of
Five Bills.

For the first time since the opening of
the session, the senate late yesterday
afternoon went into committee of the
whole. Five bills were considered ana
recommended for passage rms re
commentator inSures their passage in
the upper house.
Two of the bills We're introduced by
Senator Forney, (Pop) of Sumner
county, two by Senator Young, (Pop)
of Montgomery county and one by Sen
ator Helm, (PO~.) of Ellsworth county
OF the two bills of Senator F'Orney, one
officers of Sumner county, making ma
terial reductions from the present
standard. and repeats the present act
regulating the same. The other com
pels railroad companies to enclose their
line of road through fenced lands with
a lawful or hOg-tight fence, &c cores
pond with the fence on the land
one of Senator Young's bills is an act
providing that no city of more than
1000 inhabitants shall be included with
in the corporate limits of any township
but each of such cities shall constitute
a township for the purpose of electing
justices of the peace and cOnStableS as
gulates the fees to be charged by pub
fishers of newspapers. for legal notices
and county printing, making material
reductions and repeats all acts confiic-
ting with the same
Senator Helms bill is for the purpose
of protecting careless children from rail
roads accidents. It provides that no
persons, other than employees, passen-
gers or those acting by permission of
the company, shall hold to or climb on
railroad trains while in motion. The
punishment for the violation of the act
not to exceed 80 days, or a fine not to
exceed S25-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
HUDSON TO REMAIN.
Populists Indefinitely Postpone Ac-
ton in the State Printer Fight.

The POpulsts who are in favor Of per-
hitting Major ]. K. Hudson to retain
possession of the office of state printer
until July l. won a great ~ictory last
pone the consideration of the election of a
state printer for the short term, indefi-
nitely, was carried
The motion was introduced by Repre-
sentative TruebloOd after a passage at
arms between Mr.. Fairchid of I<ingman
and members who wanted to GUST Hudson
Trueblood, however were victorious.
The subject came up after oral
VOWED had been delivered to the caucus
by Attorney General Boyle. He held that
Il vacancy has never existed in the office
and that Mr. Snow was entitled to hold
the position until his successor had been
duly elected and qualified. The election
of Major Hudson was not legal and in
accordance with the requirements of the
constitution although he had secured pos
session of the business.
The failure of the legislature of 1925 to
elect state printer does not deprive the
present body of that power to do so, ac-
cording to Mr.. BOyle's opinion.
At the conclusion of Mr.. BOyle'S re-
marks Senator Hanna of Clay moved;
that when adjournment was taken that it
be until Thursday night. at which time
the election of state printer for the
short term.
by making the time March Is.
Senator Ryan Mr.. Chairman. if there
are any more Repubhcans IN TINS caucus
we should like to know it,
Mr. Trueblood of Usage II move that
consideration of this subject be post
Mr.. Chairman. I second the motion"
exclaimed Mr.. Fairchild.
More Republicans remarked Senator
Forty-eight members voted to post
pone, forty voting against the PROPOSE
ter matter. This undoubtedly means that
Major Hudson viii not be disturbed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
Four More or Education.

Lieutenant Governor Harvey has APP
pointed four additional senators mem
bers of the committee on education and
educational institutions. They are SEN
atorS Jumper, Hanna, MOsher and Nor
row This was done or request of Chair
man Titus of the committee, and for
the reason that the work of the commit
tee will be very heavy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
SNAP SHOTS AT HOMENEWS

There are 250 books taken from the City
library daily.
The rabbit hunters reaped a harvest for
a few hours yesterday
There has been a servant girl famine in
Topeka for the past two weeks
White doves hang from the arches over
the stage at the Pure Food hall.
Lieutenant Governor Harvey gets up at
6 o'clock in the morning to do the
chores
A large portrait of Secretary Sam Rad
ges of the St. Ananias club has been pre-
scented to the club
People who think they know are trying
to prepare par the people for some surprise
The Salvation Army hospital at Sixth
ana buchanan streets has been given a
suitable name. 1t is the Charity hospital.
elected president of the St. Ananias club.
The other officers have also been re-
elected.
AS the name indicates none but actual
Charity hospital. which is maintained by
the Salvation Army.
Governor Leedy. who by virtue of his
office is a member of the board of direc-
tors of the City Library association, at
tended the first meeting last night.
Police Matron Thorpe says that she has
given TO the right people for adoption.
Also there are two baby boys 8 months
old which can be had for the asking.
Physicians who made a post mortem
examination of the body of the late ex-
Councilman J. T. Fulton, found that his
death was caused by the skull being de-
pressed and pressing against the brain.
the result of wound received in the
army.
which has taken an active part in aiding
Estelle Osbon to make a living. has sent
her regaining her health. She is the
daughter of Clinton C Osbon, who was
last year sent to the state penitentiary
for the killing of Charles HANDLE. Estelle
OSbOn is said no have consumption.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
Craigue Still in Jail

William H. Craigue. the cocaine and
morphine and cirgarette fiend. who was
captured in North Topeka Tuesday eve
ming, is still at the city Jail He is well
known in Topeka, having lived here up
to four years ago. His father, Amos
D. Craigue, kept a small grocery near
Fourth and Taylor streets Craigue
is suffering from the effects of his
heavy dope and the officers fear he
may go crazy while in their charge.
When he RECEIVERS sufficiently he Will be
started on his journey to Enid, Oklaho-
ma. where his parents live.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
There Will be No Kansas Day Cele-
brRtiOn.

Senator Crossan's concurrent resolu-
ton to provide a programme for the eel
ebration of Kansas Day in Representa-
tive hall was defeated in the house and
no celebration will take place.
Larimer, MckeeVer and Brooke, the
three members from Shawnee county
voted against the resolution. AS to par
ty lines the vote was about evenly di-
vided, only 81 members voting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
CHICAGO WILL TRY sePOI. .
It Must be Eaten With the Fingers to
be Enioved,

San Francisco, Jan. 21.-An interest
ing item on the manifest of the steam
ship Australia, just arrived from Hon
olulu is 2O4 bags of Taro flour, the prin-
cipal ingredient in the famous Hawaii
an dish. known as Poi So far as
known this is the first shipment of the
flour ever received here. 1t is consign-
ed to Chicago. The flour is made from
the Taro root
When properly prepared and eaten
with the fingers it is preferred by the
Hawaiians to many of the delicacies
the islands afford
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
Silver statue stored Away

The Ada Rehan silver statue has been
stored in the basement OF Barnum 3
store by the receiver. Crosby Bros.
in whose store the statue was exhibited.
having filed an answer in the district
court setting forth their reasons for
not paying the receiver $500 They
claim that the statue is not of solid sill
yer with a gold base, and that it was
misrepresented to them Further they
say that they paid to the manager, r
D. Higbee, $12O in express and drayage
CHARGES
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
Small Theft of Cigars.

The little confectionery and refresh
ment stand of Bob Kneisler at Crane
and Jefferson streets was broken into
Tuesday night and cigars and cigar
cites to the value of Sc taken The work
was probaly done by boys.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
HOUSE CLERKS ANNOUNCED.
One More Relative Gets a Job on a
Committee.

Speaker Street has announced the
following appointments of clerks:
J. M. Shuey, clerk of the judicial ap-
portionment committee
w. w. Campbell, clerk of the COM
mittee on claims and accounts
Miss Effie Cassin daughter of Repre-
sentative Cassin chairman of the COM
mittee on mines and mining, has been
appointed clerk of that committee.
Miss Hattie Stubs of Wellington
stenographer for the judiciary commit
fRe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
Sears Saws He has a ~cinoh

w H. Sears of Lawrence claims to
have ''cinch" on the appointment as
clerk of the supreme court. 1t is ex-
peeted that this appointment will be
made within a short time. Mr. Sears
declines to discuss the subject but one Of
his friends says Sears confidentiallv re-
cites his expectation of receiving this
appointment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
To Retain Mrs. Reardslev.

Capt Hiram Allen. the newly ap-
pointed adjutant general named Mrs
Fannie Beardsley Of Topeka, as clerk in
the department. Mrs. Beardsley is an
efficient clerk and has occupied the po-
sition for six years. This begins her
fourth term in the office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
Judge Mcdonald Gives Bonds.

Fort Scott, Jan. 21.-Ernest Bennett
and Judge Ayers, attorneys for Judge
Mcdonald, who was arrested under the
arrest and bail act, civil arrest, last
Saturday gave bond in the sum of 81
1888 SO. twice the amount of the money
involved as alleged in the petition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
Hanna Resigns

Senator George w. Hanna. CPop) of
Clay county has resigned as q member
of the senate committee on agriculture
and irrigation. Senator Armstrong;
(PopO of Barton county has been APP
pointed in his place