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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02

4to,s yvere passed he would resign his
T1nsitfon as chairman of the committee
OF The .ail resolution in question was one in
trodIIced in the senate by Senator Dan
I.ided r. FOR It the fixing of a time for the
hearing of railroad men by the senate
committee on railroads in reference TO
the maxirnum freight bill, and came up
for final disposition yesterday:
TO Senator King this resolution appear
ed to be unfair, inasmuch as it provided
for a hearing of railroad men against a
maximum freight rate bill, while moth
ing in the way of a hearing of represen-
tative farmers in favor of the bill was
proposed. He said:
luton. 1 mean to fight for an amendment
to bring $4,000 farmers of this state be-
fore this committee to give the other side
of The case. If one class is to be favored.
why not another. We all understand that
the farmers can't come here to talk for
a maximum freight rate bill because they
can't get free transportation, while the
heard insist that the other shall be
A. it hapDened Senator Harris had been
ton was introduced and had never heard
II mn r. the time OF the reading prior to
Senator Kings remarks. Consequently,
both the resolution and the remarks were
a surprise to him. and when Senator
Mr.. President 1 should like very much
to know where this resolution came
lieutenant Governor Harvey informed
the senator from Ieavenworth that it was
introduced by Senator Hart by request
4 would then like to ask the mover of
this resolution said he, '-Or any men,
Der of the senate. if any one, at any time,
ever heard of any class of men interested
in this proposed legislation who were not
invited to come before the committee and
express their views? We are anxious to
have them come before the committee, no
matter what their views may be. There
is no need of a resolution. sirS, inviting
them TO come before the committee. and if
this resolution is passed | shall resign as
chairman of this committee"
And having made this emphatic declar-
ation Senator Harris sat down, his face
slightly flushed from the eXertiOn of maxi
ing his position distinctly understood
Senator Lewelling Immediately moved
that the resolution be referred to the
committee on state affairs. This was car
ried, and there the resolution win die.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
KANSAS LEADS THE VANGUARD
Referendum People Praise Kansas
and Urge Her On.

The National Direct Legislation league
has issued circulars to the members of
both houses of the Kansas legislature
in reference to the proposed initiative
and referendum amendment to the con-
stitution. The circulars contain the
following statements:
AT last the reform forces in Kansas
are in full control What will be the
result?
THE eyes of the republic are turned
upon you and are watching your polit-
zeal movements with intenSest interest
THE shafts of plutocratic malice and
ca1umny so long leveled at your integ-
rity and intelligence have only height
ened our regard for your courage and
patriotism, and we have an abiding
faith that you will prove true to the
trust imposed in you by a long suffer-
ing, law impoverished community.
kansas led the vanguard of reform
in the sisterhood of states, and today
her very name stands as the synonym
of progress wherever men are free to
think and act. Every lover of equal
rights stands defender of your valiant
efforts for better conditions and may
Kansas continue to be a hot bed of re-
form
1T is beyond dispute that the law is
the Will of the people in but one country
on earth-Switzerland In the eastern
hemisphere this small republic was the
first to take the advance step toward
true democracy by the adoption of the
so-calIed initiative and referendum.
Will Kansas be the first state in the
western hemisphere to take this same
advance step toward true democracy
the absolute self-rule of the people? 1t
is now your opportunity, if you act
quickly to merit the proud distinction
of being the first legislature in the
United States to give your constitu-
ency the inalienable right to vote yes
or no on all questions pertaining to
state, municipal, county and township
affairs.
What other legislative act in your
power would be of more substantial ben
eft, not only to the people of your great
commonwealth, but as an example to
all the states of the nation?
We believe if Kansas leads the way
this winter, direct legislation, like the
Australian ballot system, will be gen
orally adopted by all the states in a
short time perhaps before the cam
paign OF 1900. You could perform no act
for which every true citizen of the ma
ton would hold you in such lasting and
grateful esteem.
I'VE feel assured that you cannot,
will not dis1earten and disappoint all
the hosts of reform not only in Amer
lea, but wherever a child OF toll has
learned to lisp the word freedom.
1T is for you as legislators to take
the first step on American soil towards
true democracy Oppressed millions
await your decision"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
BROWNS wArERwoRKs BILL
Provides Way for Cities to Purchase
Plants at Cost

The passage of bill which has been
introduced in the house by Brown of
Pratt, will afford city officials an oppor-
tunity for summary proceedings
against refractory or exacting water or
electric light companies.
The principle involved in this bill is
municipal ownership of public utili-
ties" The measure provides that the
officials of a city of the first, second or
third class, may upon a proper showing
condemn the property of any such COM
pany and purchase it at actual value.
The bill provides that where city
councils or other officers grant fran
chises to such companies. the right to
condemn, purchase and take possession
of the property shall remain vested
wholly within the city.
Under the operation of present laws,
when the cities desire to purchase cleo
trio light or water works plants which
have been established by corporations,
the latter usually demand fabulous
prices for franchises which were voted
to them absolutely free, and they also
insist upon handsome profits in every
feature of the business.
Mr.. Browns bill cures this evil by
destroying it, and provides that when
corporations or individuals build and
operate such enterprises, the proper
city officers be furnished with a COM
plete list of material, as to construction
and equipment, and a complete certifi-
such time as is deemed advisable, the
in the maintenance of the plant. At
such time as is deemed advisable, the
city may, by proper proceedings, take
possession of the property, paying
therefore the actual value as set forth
by certificates from the company Off
GERS.
The bill provides penalties for misre-
presentation or padding or reports
for the purpose of securing excessive
prices.
Pass this BILL" said Mr.. Brown to-
day, land boodling councils will be a
relic of the past. The outrages perpe-
trated by such companies upon the peo-
pie will also come to an end
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
KANSAS LEGISLATURE.
p. M. DOlan and C. s. Wheeler
Appointed ON Charity Board.
A New Idea In Railroad DAM
age Legislation.
Representative Tapscott Introduces a
Bill Which Provides Sums as LID
Undated Damages

Governor Leedy has announced the
appointrnent of P. NJ. Dolan of Salina
and-S. c. Wheeler of Concordia to sue
coed Frank NJ. Lockard of Norton and
Thomas Blakeslee of Neodesha as
members of the state board of chart
ties.
The governor announced. the appoint
nents upon his arrival from Lawrence
a 4:30 yesterday afternoon.
The new appointees are both Popu-
list farmers. Mr.. Wheeler is an ex-
member of the legislature. being the
first Populist senator elected in Kan
sas, in the campaign of 1890.
The salary of this position amounts to
about 81, 200 per year, although it is a
mileage and per diem office.
The fact that these two appointees
come from the Fifth district was some
what of a surprise, but not one word
of complaint has been heard against the
men. Both are thorough going re-
formers and excellent men.
Between now and April 1. from the
remaining 1913 applicants for places on
this board the governor will select a
member to succeed George A. Clark of
Junction City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
NORTH TOPEKA.

Items intended for this column should
be left with the kimball Printing Co.
S35 Kansas avenue, before 10 clock in the
morning.
NJ. Barr has fine new sign.
f. Reddington of Culver, Kan, is in
town.
Mrs F. Washburn is quite sick at her
home on Van Buren, street.
A. L. Wagonseller, a lumber dealer of
Kansas City, was in town yesterday
Eugene Bryant of California is visit
ing his family, lis West Gordon street.
Luther Slower was taken dangerously
i'll last night at his home on Central ave-
nue.
Mrs. Ingerson of Boulder, COL is the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. D. ]. Hatha-
way.
Mrs. David Tamblyn of Jackson street,
left yesterday for Horton for a weeks
visit.
The Credo club will meet Thursday aft
ernoon with Mrs Fred Hes, 11O4 Monroe
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carey Atkins of Hoyt.
spent yesterday with Mr.. and Mrs. Jonas
Lukens.
Rev J. f. Mccain. pastor of the Con-
gregational church is suffering from an
attack of measles
Ida May Sieg. the little daughter of Mrs.
Flora Sies, is recovering from an attack
The Vincent Reading circle will meet
tomorrow evening in the parlors of the
Kansas Avenue church.
Mr.. Davis. who travels for a Kansas
City glove house, is visiting his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Davis. 1906 Quincy
street.
Mrs L. A. Dolman left today for Mount
Vernon. O.. in response to telegram an
nouncing the death of her father at that
place.
The Sunday school board met last even
ing at the Kansas Avenue church Miss
Annie Henry was elected secretary for
the board.
Mr.. and Mrs. A ]. Kane left today for
Waterville. Kan, to attend the golden
wedding of their cousins, Mr.. and Mrs
George Stevenson.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Second
Presbyterian church will meet tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock with Mrs Thomas
Page of Monroe street.
Try George Mayors homemade bread
and bakery goods made out of best ma
terial We challenge any bakery on
price and quality
The Old Folks High Five club met last
evening with Mr.. and Mrs. E. p. Baker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Angle played for Mr. and
Mrs. Dunlap. Mr.. B. B. Bowen substitute
ed for Mrs. H C Bowen.
A number of ladies met Informally with
Mrs. l.. c. Kistler yesterday afternoon
and organized a duplicate whist club. The
next meeting will be with Mrs. Kistler,
Monday afternoon, February s, at 2:30.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
HARRIS ON PENSIONS.
Favors Liberal Ones-Thinks Service
Pensions Should be Granted.

There is considerable inquiry among
the old soldiers in different parts of
the state as to the position occupied by
United States Senator-elect William A
Harris, on the subject of pensions. In
fact Mr. Harris himself, is receiving
goodly number of letters containing the
inquiry.
Defining his position, Mr.. Harris said
to a Journal reporter:
Il have always believed in good, lib
eral pensions and will hold to that OPP
iniOn when 1 become member of the
senate. 1 have always worked for leg
itfmate, reasonable pension legislation
and will continue to do so in the future.
4 believe in service pensions" con-
tinued Mr.. Harris, and 1 think the
time has come when every old soldier
should receive such, and hope that this
will be authorized by congress at an
early day"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
CHARTERS FILED.

The secretary of state has issued the
following new charters:
The First Methodist church of Elk
Falls, Elk county with property valued
al 81 900 and for directors: Ben F. Brill,
A w. Finley, c. K. Morris, J. H.
Shields, J. NJ. Basey.
The Western Publishers Collection
association of Baxter Springs; property
valued at 500 and the following direc-
tors: Chas. L. Smith, NJ. H. Gardner,
w. S. Norton. Dan Fenton. w. NJ Gill.
The Chanute Fuel and Light COM
pany; capital stock 5000, 0OO and for di-
rectors: E. E. Ward, J. J. Hurt, Frank
Hardesty, G. n. Lindsay, n. w. Henry,
L. 3. Keiser.
The Deming Investment company Of
Oswego, capital stock $50, 900 and the
following directors: Robert o. Deming.
J. b. Montgomery, John Elliott, Fred
W. Keller, w. F. Thorne, Bayard T.
Brynes and Nelson Case.
The American Medicine company Of
Kansas City; capital stock of S25000O,
and the following directors: z. N Ack-
ley of Galveston, H T. Bond, Galveston,
F. J. Rost, Atchison. NJ. Leahy, Arkan-
saS City, W. H Damper, Parsons, Geo.
Mcclellan and H. Meyer, Galveston.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
SANGUILLY'S CASE.
Forms the Subject of Presidential
Letter to the Senate.

Washington, Feb. 2.-Julio SanguiI1y
citizen of the United States, who has
been condemned by Spanish authori-
was the subject of a letter and cores
pondence sent by the president to the
senate yesterday. The report says rep
reservations have been made to the
Spanish government that the case seems
to be one in which executive clemency
may be reasonably exercised. The cor
respondence contains letters ating that
Julio Sanguilly had been arrested on
suspicion of cOnspiring against the gov
eminent and that the American consul
fearing he might be Immediately shot.
represented to the captain general that
he was an American citizen.
AS he was not captured with arms in
hand it was sought to have him tried
by civil court instead of a court mar
General Williams. evinced displeasure
when he learned that Sanguilly had
been recognized as an American citizen
by both governments, saying that
Spain in the United States and he
would shoot every one found with arms
in hands against the government of the
island regardless of the consequences
After some correspondence, the cases
of Sanguiily and Aguirre were trans
ferred to civil jurisdiction and the delay
in their trial was attributed to their ma
tionality,and after many efforts to have
Sangui1ly ) case come 70 trial the Sec
rotary of state on September 3 last de-
manded his immediate trial or release.
Consul General Lee suggests to the state
department that the Madrid govern
ment be notified of the facts and a re-
quest presented that Sanguilly be re-
will not return until the present war
has closed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
TWO PoPULIsr DISTRICTS.
Jesse Gray's Plan to Redistrict Lyon
County.

Representative Jesse Gray Pop.), of
the house to redistrict Lyon county, and
thereby assume the Populists' two rep
resent atives. AS the districts now stand,
the Republicans never fail to elect one
member of the lower house. the present
member being /. E. Lambert
AS proposed by Mr.. Grays bill, the
townships of Waterloo, Ivy. Reading.
Jackson and Elemendaro, and the east
ern portion, four and one-half sections
in width, of the township. of Emporia,
and all that part of the city lying east
of Commercial street shall constitute the
Forty-seventh district AS the districts
now exist, the four wards in the city
which are as a rule, safely Republican,
are a part of Mr.. Lambert's district.
The Forty-eighth, as planned by Mr..
Gray. will embrace Agnes City, Ameri-
Gus, Fremont. Pike and Center townships,
and all of the city lying west of Com
mercial street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
2 CARLOADS OF BRANDY.
It Comes From California and is 90
Years Old.

San Francisco, Feb. 2.-One-haIf of
the General Nagiee brandy has been
shipped east enroute to Europe. This
brandy belonged to the estate of Gen.
Naglee. who made part of it in 1869 and
was the property of his daughter, Mrs
Robbins. of San Jose. The shipment
consisted of seven carloads. There
were $40 packages, averaging 40 gallons.
1t is probably the most valuable ship
ment of brandy ever made from Cali
fornia.
Recently the government gave per-
mission to withdraw it from the ORR
ginal packages of 1000 gallons each, in
which form it could not be sold, and put
it up in so and 40 gallon packages, re
placing the original stamps as attes-
tation of its age. The owner of the
brandy will get from the government
a rebate of about $4,000 on the taxes
paid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
A WHEEL WITHIN A WHEEL.
Republicans Say the Plan to Depose
Simnson VIII Elevate WhiteIaW.

The Republicans claim that in the at
tempt to abolish the Ninth Judicial dis
trict and legislate Judge Matt Simpson
out of office. the Populists have a scheme
to provide w. NJ. Whitelaw of Hutchin-
son. with a judgeship- The plan, it is
a law, to reconstruct the districts to
which the counties of the Ninth are at
tached and create a new district without
a judge, who would necessarily be there
upon appointed by the governor.
1t is said this would insure Mr.. White
law elevation to the bench. He was a
candidate for the position now occupied
Dy MI Simpson. but was defeated by
Mr. Martin of Hutchinson. who in De-
cemDer placed his resignation in the
hands of Governor Morrill, effective Jam
uary T.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
AN ADVANCED MEASURE.
Kansas Likely to Have Free Kinder
gartens.

A kindergarten bill was introduced in
the senate late yesterday afternoon by
Senator NJ. A. Householder The bill
provides for the establishment of kinder
gartens by city boards of education and
school district boards after the question
has been voted on and carried by the peo-
pie at a regular city or school district
election.
The provisions of the bill gives city
boards of education and boards of school
directors the power to levy. in addition
to the levies now authorized by law,
tax for the support of the kindergartens.
the levy not to exceed two mills on the
dollar of all taxable property of the
city or school district.
Children from four to six years, only,
shall be admitted to such kindergartens.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
NORTH AND SOUTH RAILROAD
Senate Favors a Measure for Rail
road Committee

The senate yesterday afternoon
adopted the resolution in reference to
a north and south railroad, which
was prepared by the senate committee
on state affairs some days ago. This
resolution was a substitute for one in
PRODUCED by Senator Forney, the pro-
visions of which the Republican sena-
tors claimed were unconstitutional. The
resolution as adopted is as follows:
Whereas, The citizens of Kansas,
Oklahoma and Texas have for many
years endeavOred to secure cheaper
transportation of their products to the
sea coast, and for that purpose have
voted large subsidies to aid in the con-
6truction of north and south lines of
railroads, and,
Whereas, The government of the
United States has expended six millions
of dollars to establish a deep water har-
Dor at the city of Galveston, and,
Whereas, The influences of eastern
corporations seem to have dominated in
fixing rates TO the southern seaboard,
five hundred miles away and making
them practically the same as those to
the Atlantic sea board, two thousand
miles away, and,
Whereas, The governor of Kansas, in
his message to the legislature of Kan
sas suggests as a remedy for this dis
elimination the consideration of an in
terstate railroad to tide water in the
south, now, therefore, be it
Resolved, by the senate of the state
concurring therein, That the legislature
of Kansas Immediately request the leg
islature of the state of Texas and the
territory of Oklahoma to join with us
in the appointment of a committee of
conference, to be composed of citizens
of said state and territory, whose duty
it shall be to devise ways and means
to obtain relief from the exorbitant
freight rates now in effect to the sea-
board on the south.
Resolved, That it shall be the duty
of this committee to ask the assistance
of the interstate commerce commission
and boards of railroads commissioners
of said states and territory in procuring
for the citizens of said states and ter
ritory, just and equitable freight rates,
and if necessary, as a last resort, to
consider the propriety of building an
interstate railroad to the Gulf of Mex
leo.
Resolved, That the governor of the
state be requested to transmit immed-
diately, under the seal of the state of
Kansas, certified copies of these resOlu-
tions to the governors of the state of
Texas and the territory of Oklahoma,
with the request that the same be trans
mitted to their respective legislatures
for consideration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
Prof FrankIin's Vacation.

Professor E. c. Franklin, of the state
university will leave Sunday for Costa
RIGA where he goes on a tour in the
interests of the Accounting Trust com
pany in the investigation of some min
ing interests. Professor Franklin has
charge of the department of chemistry
at the university but goes away or
leave of absence for one wear.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
rAPsCorT S CATTLE BILL
Fixes the Amounts the Railroads
Shall Pay When They Kill One.

source of a large percentage of the
litigation against the railroads in west
ern Kansas arises from the killing of
cattle by trains The value Of the stock
is very generally the bone of cOnten-
ton, but a bill introduced by Repre-
sentative Tapscott fixes the value of all
classes of cattle. which railroads must
pay in cases where the animals are
killed or MANNED by being run over
The schedule follows:
American sheep, each, 81. SO.
Mexican sheep and goats, each, $3.50.
Texas cattle, yearlings, $40
Texas 2-year-Olds, S14.
Texas 3-year-Olds or over, $22.
Texas COWS, each, $15.
American yearlings, $12,
American 2-year-OldS, S17.
American steers, 8 years old, $25
American steers, 4 years old or over,
$50
American cows. each, $40.
Calves, each, $3.50.
When paid, these prices shall consti-
tute payment in full. All Texas and
Mexican cattle shall be considered as
Texas" cattle" under the classification
made by this bill. Thoroughbred cat
tie, milk cows, higher grade American
cattle and graded animals shall be paid
for al their market value. Horses and
mules are also to be paid for at their
market value.
Should animals which are not men
toned in this bill be killed, the owner
OF the stock and the railroad company
shall select three disinterested parties.
who shall determine the value thereof,
which the company shall pay.
Railroad companies maintaining good
and lawful fences and cattle guards
shall not be held liable for the death
or injury of cattle which break through
and thereby are killed. Neither shall
the company be liable for the death of
cattle or other stock which break
through gateways constructed for the
accommodation and convenience of pri-
vate parties owning lands through
which no public highways pass.
The mere killing OF stock by the
trains of any railroad company is char
acterized as ''prima facie evidence of
negligence" and the liability is there
fore placed upon but one fact-the death
or injury of any animal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
JOBS IN THE FAMILY.
Republicans Will Fight Nepotisn and
Put Populists on Record

A Republican member of the house will,
within a short time, introduce a bill
making it unlawful for a state officer to
appoint relative to a position in the de-
partrnent of which he may have charge.
This arises from the fact that the house
committee state affairs recommen
that the bill containing such provisions
with reference to members of the legis-
lature be not passed.
Now it is proposed to put the PopuHStS
on record on the DrODOSitiOn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
The La Crosse Normal School.

Representative Rothweiler Pop., of
Rush) has introduced a bill to estab-
fish a normal school at La Crosse and
to erect suitable buildings therefor, the
curriculum to be the same as that of
the state normal school at Emporia- A
site of 20 acres is to be donated. to be
approved by the board of regents of
the Emporia normal who shall also
have charge of the La Crosse institu-
ton should it be authorized by the leg
isIature The bill carries an appro
priation of SOS. 900 for the construction
of the building, purchase of furniture,
library and other apparatus.