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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-18
Increase Of JUDGES
Of the Supreme Court Rec
commended by the House.
TWINE BILL IS IN FAVOR
Votes on Combinations and
ReSubmiSSion.

Topeka, Kan, Feb 17.-(Specal 1.-The
ably the most important step Of the ses-
sion, so far, by recommending a change
| in the constitution to allow an increase In
the number of justices in the supreme
against the measure nor a word of de-
bate. 1t passed unanimously, as follows:
Section L Section of article of the
constitution of this state is hereby amend
ed so as to read:
" Sec. 2. The supreme court shall con-
sist of seven justices who shall be chosen
by the electors OF the state. They may
sit separately in two divisions, with full
power in each division TO determine the
cases assigned to be heard by such divis-
ion. Three justices shall constitute quo
rum in each division, and the concurrence
of three shall be necessary to a decision.
Such cases only as may be ordered TO be
heard 10y the whole court shall be consid-
cred by all the justices, and the concur
renee Of four justices shall be necessary TO
a decision in cases so heard. The justice
who is senior in continuous term of serv-
ice shall be chief justice, and in case two
or more have continuously served during
the same period the senior years of
these shall be chef justice, and the presid-
ing Justice of each division shall be Sc
leeted from the judges assigned to that di-
vision in like manner. The term of office
Of the justices shall be six years, except
as hereinafter provided. The justices in
Office at the time this amendment takes
effect shall hold their offices for the terms
for which they were severally elected and
until their successors are elected and
qualified. AS soon as practicable after the
second Monday in january 1901, the gov
ernor shall appoint four justices, to hold
their offices until the second Monday in
January 1903 At the general election in
1902 there shah be elected five justices, one
of whom shall hold his Office for two
years, one for four years, and three for
six years. At the general election in 1904
and every six years thereafter, two JUS
tees shall be elected. At the general cleo
ton in 1906, and every six years thereafter
two justices shall be elected. At the gen.
eral election in 1903, and every six years
thereafter, three Justices shall be elected
Sec 9 This proposition shall be sub
mitted to the electors of this state at the
general election. of representatives in the
year 1900, for their approval or rejection.
The amendment hereby proposed shall be |
designated on the official ballot by the fol- |
lowing title: The judicial amendment to /
the constitution and shall be voted for |
or against. as now provided by law, under /
such title"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-18

about to speak when Senators Biddison
and Clarke were on their feet protesting
against the intrusion of outsiders.
Senator Hutto defended the right Of the
prisoner to be represented by counsel. II
remained to be determined whether the
auditor was in contempt and he might
have reasons why he should not be ad-
judged in contempt This was not the age
Of the inQuisition and the statutes of
Oklahoma plainly declared 1t to be the
duty Of the attorney general TO advise the
territorial officials
Senator Candy remarked that he was
not surprised at the action of the senator
from Oklahoma City in opposing the ap-
pearance Of the prisoner and he called
down shame upon any person who would
Try to prevent a prisoner from being rep
resented
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-18
mn GRIP CURE THAT DOEs CUR
HOUSES PROHIBITION VOTE
seaton's Resolution KiiIcd by n Vote
OF 90 TO ~

Topeka, Kan. Feb. is.-t Special l--Tzls
house yesterday afternoon took up the roc
olutlou - seaton o. Atchison asking for
a vote % a change ln the state 1nsatut.qa
relative t8 prnnihiiion and after a debate
az an hour Killed g hy a vote % % % a.
Grafton ~ Afcfhers0n Jed taa nznt against
the resolution while =. T. Dswea Glenn
Falrchld ass Be1easl % Mont gonsry
favored tha resolution. The vote was n
The house upon a motion bv FsirenEd 20
sdo2: she report o. she oommfffee q tas
wasle a9sse That the rss9ut9a bs nos
Dszsed Roll Gals sta eeuanfs9 soa the
vote stood - fo e.. 80 follows.
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-18
JENNINGS N For LIFE
He viii Do His Time at
Columbus, Ohio.
SENTENCED AT CHICKASHA
On Conviction of Robbing a
Rock Island Train.

Chickasha, T. r, Feb. IA. L. Jen-
nings, a graduate Of the law school OF
West Virginia university, and former
prosecuting attorney Of Canadian county
Oklahoma, was convicted OF train rob-
berry in the federal court here today and
sentenced by Judge Hosea Townsend to
life imprisonment in the federal peniten-
tiary at Columbus. ohiS Jennings was
convicted OF the robbery of a Rock Island
express train at Minco, I. T. A trainmsn
was MORALLY injured by the robbers. The
gang, Of which Jennings was the leader,
has been charged with numerous hold
ups and robberies.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-18
POLITICALLY, A BAD MOVE
Is Judge Doster's idea ofth Special
Session

Topeka, Kan, Feb. -CSpecial)-The
Pops were as good as their word and did
not confirm a single man OF Stan1ey's sp-
pointment until the supreme court decid-
ed that the extra session was legal. but
within an hour after IL became known
that the supreme court had upheld Gov
ernOr Leedy the senate went into execu-
tive session and confirmed the appoint
ments. Judge Doster said TO the Eagle
correspondent yesterday that the opinion
would De handed down in about two or
three weeks. Politically" said Judge
Doster 10 the Eagle correspondent yester-
day "it was a bad move, but there is no
doubt Of the governors right and power
TO call the session The circumst ances did
not warrant a special session. but the
constitution makes the governor the
Judge"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-18
SIXTY LOCAL BILLS
House Then Hops Onto Big Batch
ofGeneral Bills

Topeka, Kan, Feb 17.-(special.) 1.-THE
| house yesterday afternoon, after passing
sixty local bills. jumped in and passed
| the following general bills:
BY Grafton, to amend the law regarding
the probating of wills. admitting second
airy evidence in proof Of signature.
By Adams Of Sedgwick, to amend the
law regarding the redemption of real es-
tate.
By Wise, TO require for the payment OF
expenses of official bonds out ofthe pubic
funds.
BY Tenny, to provide for the establish
ment of county high schools in counties
having population of less than 5000 in
habitants.
By Adams of sedgwick, concerning con-
veyances.
BY Scott. to provide for the aualifca-
tons of county superintendent. requir-
ing superintendents or candidates to have
a first or second grade.
By DeBard Of Reno, to have the term Of
county superintendent begin the second
Monday in May.
By Fqannelly, TO provide for the trans
fer of cases from one division to another
of the same department of the appellate
court.
By Wise, to provide for changing the
boundaries Of cities
BY Mason. to prohibit the mortgagfng
Of exempt personal property without joint
consent of husband and wife
By Wheatley. to amend the law regard
ing change of venue in justice courts.
BY Seaver, to provide for recording land
PATENTS.
BY ways and means committee, to au-
thorize the issuance of $1,000 in bonds to
pay the Quantrell raid claims.
BY Rodgers. to make appropriation for
current expenses of the Beloit industrial.
school.
By Harris, to make appropriation for
improvements at the State Normal
BY Reser, to provide for disorganizing
of partially depopulated school districts.
by Henley. to make appropriation for
a chemistry. building at the State univer-
sitv.
BY Sears, to make appropriation for the
Mother Bickerdyke home et Ellsworth
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-18
BY Sears, to make appropriation for the
Mother Bickerdyke home at Ellsworth.
Our Policy of TerritoriaI E,nnnsinn

Extreme annexationists are advocating
the addition of Canada to this country,
and think it can be accomplished in
peaceful manner without exciting a quar-
rel with England. Such grave questions
call for the wisest craftsmanship. just as
dyspepsia, constipation, liver and kidney
diseases and malaria call for a thoroughly
reliable remedy like Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters. No experimenting should be done
with untried medicines when an old estab-
lished preparation is to be had.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-18
FOR AN EMPLOYMENT BUREAU
LeweIIing's Bill Was Introduced In
the senate Wednesday Afternoon

Topeka, Kan, Feb. I7.-(Special.) Yes
terday afternoon Senator LsweIlng intro
dUced a bill creating free employment
agencies IN every city % The first and sec
ond class. The agencies are 70 be opened
in each town b. the city clerk under the
direction Of the bureau q labor ard indus
~. The secretary OF the bureau q labor
ans industry shall send blanks 70 the city
clerks who shall open q register n whlch
may be recorded al persons VINO are eek
lIg employment and employers seeking
labore-s. Any city clerk falling 70 open
IN avsrcv nay Be rernored
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-18
COMMITTEE ROOM RECORD
Yesterday Mornings Proceedings, on
Which Contempt Action Is Based.


Which Contempt Action Is Based.
The proceedings in the committee room
this morning. which were presented before
the council today as the basis for an action
in contempt, are detailed in the following
Official record, furnished by the committee
clerk:
Committee met with the following mem
bers present: Jones, Clarke, Stevens and
Biddisoh-
1t s ordered by this comIttee that when
any witness refuses TO answer any qlles-
tion propoUnded TO him that immediate
steps be taken 10 secure his punishment
as for contempt 10y the respective houses;
and also 10 secure ris punihment in the
manner provided by law, in the courts.
Carried.
Mr.. S. NJ Hopkins recalled.
BY MT Biddison:
O. Mr.. Hopkins, have you the vouchers
and warrant stubs connected with the
military department Of this territory, con-
corning which you have heretofore been
Tequestid?
A. I have not, Mr.. Biddison.
@. For what reason
A On last evening number OF ques-
tons wer asked me and I gave some mad
vertent answers 10 the questions, and on
further thought and consideration Of the
matter, in view Of he fact that 1 had re-
ceived a. letter from the president Of the
council of the Fifth legislative ASSEMBLY,,
and in view Of the fact that l nave an
sswered that letter which requires an &C
ton Of the council, I have not brought the
vouchers.
O. Mr.. Hopkins, Is the committee to I'M
derstand that you at this time refuse TO
produce the warrant stubs and couchers
which upon last evening you told the COM
anittee you would produce this morning?
A. As said, on reconsidering the mat
ter
Q. That is a question we want direct
answer to, Mr.. Hopkins.
A. It Is a question that do not know.
7 cannot tell at this stage of the matter.
I have to await Developments step 10y step
I cannot say yes or no.
Q. Mr.. Hopkins, the statutes of this ter
u-itory make it a misdemeanor punishable
in the courts for a witness to refuse to
answer questions put to him by any COM
mite of either or both houses. The order
Of this committee has alrady been made !
to take the necessary proceedings for your
punishment If you further decline TO an
twer thes questions, and the proceedings |
viii be taken in the courts. Is this COM |
rnlttee to understand that you at this time |
decline to produce tue warrant stubs and |
vouchers which you upon last evening |
agreed TO produce 10 this committee?
A You mean to present them at this |
time?
Q. Yes, sir.
A decline to bring them at this time. !
Committee goes into executive SESSION. !
Moved by Mr.. Stevens that the chairman
Of this committee be instructed TO take /
steps in conformity with the resolution |
adopted by the committee this morning. |
Carried.
It is ordered that the chairman of this |
joint committee proceed to take steps for |
the punishment of the witness S. NJ. Hop |
kins, and 10 be proceeded with accord
ingly.
1t is moved that the committee go into
executive session. Carried.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-18
ELECTION OF STATE PRINTER
senate Passes such Measure for the
House 20 XIII

Topeka. Kan. Feb. T.-(Spscizi The
senate passed ths resolution provoking fo-
the elec-cn q safe printer ~ ire peo-
PIE b1t ne measure was killed n IRE
Aouss yesterday morning after = debate
lasting Jwo aours. durizE which tine three
o <;he Republicans vao made speectes
III favor . the resolutscr ~ fhe start
switched around and opposed Z Sfsez =
began % look as Z q. EoGId pass
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-18
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS

is due not only to the originality and
simplicity of the combination, but also
to the care and skill with which it is
manufactured by scientific processes
known to the CALIFORNIA Fig SYRUP
Co. only, and we wish to impress upon
all the Importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. As the
genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured
by the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co.
only, a knowledge of that fact will
assist one in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by other par
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of the excellence of its remedy. 1t is
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as it acts on the kidneys, liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken
ing them, and it does not grippe nor
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-18
Teachers Convention at Yuko,

E Reno, o T., Feb. is Especial. The
teachers OF Canadian county VII hold a
convention at Yukon, Saturday. February
=. All the county teachers and nearly
al the city teachers will attend Onn ~
day evening the citizens of Yukon VIII give
a literary and musical entertainment ia
homer Of the visiting teachers
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-18

New York. Feb. 17-Ethan Allen. the re-
tir1ng American ambassador 70 Russia.
recently appointed by Presiden, AIcKtu-
ley United States secretary OF The in
terror, arrived today from abroad CA The
steamship Teutonic- Secretary Hitchcock
viii assume his new duties Immediately
On reaching Washir gton.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-18
HOPKINS LETTERS TO M'CREDIE
Stating His Reasons for Not PrOdue-
ing Records as Ordered.

Yesterday afternoon. Immediately upon
his return from Alva, Auditor Hopkins
was served with a letter signed by Presi-
dent McCredie, requesting him to appear
before the committee at 7:30 p. m, and 10
bring with him the vouchers and warrant
stubs covering the fiscal operations of the
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-18

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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-18
Here's Observation-Disclosures,

washington, FEB. 17.-The sec-ets-v n
the interior has appointed John \. Rene
diet OF Danviue. H.. 70 be sr1pe-in7ep.ss,t
Of schools in the Indian Territory al
$50 per annum. under the Curtis law.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-18

for or derised his removal His immediate
Republican predecessor was allowed 70
hold over. under a Democratic admin-stra-
ton for fully three years.
Speaking with great confidence for the
people OF this strict. and especially Tor
Kfngfsher county, we regret that necessity
seemed TO exist for the removal OF Judge
Tarsney and the retention OF Judge Nc
Atee who. from first 10 last, has been dts
tasteful 20 Democrats as well IS Rspubh-
cans o fthis territory Judge McAtee'
successor should have been appointed long
ago In the interests OF the service az well
as In the interests OF the Republican party.
The Free Press has no objection 20
Judge Tarsney's successor. and it has very
little objection even 20 the fact that when
he comes TO Oklahoma az 4 salsred public
officer. he will look with amazement FOR
the first time upon this grand country.
We simply desire. in these few words. 70
relterate our devotion 20 al the civil ser
vice we ever have believed in or aver shaU
believe IN. and 70 60 on rcord IN favor
OF a public oficer who. 80 far a. Te know
and we have opportunity . know. has
done his duty fl such q manner ~ "a
command the sspect and confidence %
his associates the officers and employees
5f his court. and t5e people CT Okshoms
,rrssuscgfyA Of politics"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-18
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-18
EE)jOOIISS

Capt. ". II. Dunlap. Chatts-
nooga. Tenn, says: Several years
ago boils and csrbuneles appeared
upon me TO an alarming extent.
causing me great trouble and pain.
Physicians treatment did not seem
to avail. and finally l decided to
give ). 5 S. a trial. l improved st
once, and after taking six bottles.
the boils and carbuneles disappeared
or1rs-alr q -
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-18
S.S.S.F fss Blood

tSwift's Specific) is the only blood rem
sdy guaranteed purify uegefabls: is
forces out every trace OF impure blood,
and cures cases that no other remedy
ran touch Valuable books mailed free
oy Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ca.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-18
SIT is IGNORANCE THAT WASTES
EFFORT" TRAINED SERVANTS USE
SAPOl 10

II L. Pepperen Tor uncxpired term ending
April 1. 1890.
state superintendent OF insurance-w. V.
Church 81 Marion county
State OF inspectors. o. Spencer sf Bour-
3bon county
State grain irspector-A. +. Mckenzie OF
Wyan3otte county.
Regents Of the state univerEi'y-F'or ths
fun terms ending in February. 1907 Chariea
+. Scott % lola. Frank 6. Croweil q Atct-
ison, J. W 1'orneF OF Belle Plains.
THE GRIP CURE THAT DoEs CUBE
Laxative Bromo Quinius Tablets removes
the cause that produces IA Grippe Tae
genuine has /. y. q on each tablet. -
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80 s. y. HOPKINS

territorial AudttOr.'
This letter was not laid before The
council or house by the committee in their
reporting upon the circumstances Of my
appearance and alleged refusal In give
testimony before said committee and 7
herewith submit the same for your con-
sideTation and that of the council ard
house Of representatives.
l offered in that letter and to the COM
mittee personally, to give them anv in
formation in my possession concernirS,
territorial matters under my control or
lodged in my Office. and to do so with
pleasure; but I car not move the os7ca
or any considerable portion Of If - nc
committee room. nor will I surrender con
troI or possession Of the records and
vouchers TO the committee or any other
person.
At the time of writing this letter 70
wit; 40 p. m. February Is. 1899 the ev-
pert accountants OF the committee ar. a.
Wor kin my office gathering the data thai
presume the committee wishes to exam
me and am affording them every IA
cility in my power.
am also served with a subpoena -
appear before the committee at IN n =,
70 give testimony. which subpoena 7 shah
take pleasure in obeying. Reitersri,s- H.
p'opoSi'lon; 1 desire to be fully UNDER
stood that will at my Office. produce all
records and vouchers and afford al pos
s'oie Information furnished ytae rec
o5as and files thereof upon any subject
connected Herewith. TO this COMMITTEES Or
any member Of the legislative assembly
Very respectfully yours.
$ Y Ha-l-a-- ......
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EyeTy nan thinks lie never WaS as fooilsf
Il the boys he sees around hiE1-