The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-09-06
KANSANS IN CHICAGO
The Times Herald Tells How an
What They are Doing.


Chicago has begun to like the KansanE
who have drifted there, and nearly every
Sunday paper has something to say o.
them. The Times-Herald, in an article
| published Sunday regarding prominent
Kansans who are now living In Chicago
says:
"Along in the early 'oos there was q
great exodus from the much slanderec
state OF Kansas to this city. 1t was com.
posed in a large measure Of brainy and
successful men, representing almost every
profession and business.
''E may be almost amazing to some peo-
pie to know that, besides the large num-
bers In other sections Of the city, there
reside within the radius of a compare
lively few blocks on the south side al
most 1900 Of these progressive westerners,
and their influence has been no small fac
tor in adding to the city's greatness In
politics these Kansans are Republican al
most without exception, which fact may
account somewhat for the political mis-
haps which Kansas has suffered since
their removal, ana were 1t not that great
dailies are nowadays rather modest in
treating Of the accomplishments Of poltti-
cal parties, It might be added that since
the change OF residence mentioned, Illinois
has seemed to lean little stronger to the
Republican side of the house, again prov
ing the old adage Ills an I'll wind etc"
Among those who are mentioned as ex-
erting a wide influence over Chicago's
progress is T. J. Norton, who is now one
of the attorneys for the Santa Fe railroad
in Chicago The writer says:
He succeeded Noble L. Prentis as ed
itor of the Newton Republican, and in a
years time was recognized as an unus-
ually brilliant editorial writer, while his
paper was called the brightest evening
journal In the state. He had offers from
some Of the New York dailies to take an
editorial position on their staff, but he
preferred to win his way as a lawyer In
Chicago"
The following is regarding George l.
Douglass, widely known as the determined
legislator who. as speaker Of the Kansas
house Of representatives, stood so fear
lessly for the rights OF his party during
the political war between the Populists
and Republicans in 1893: Though It was
largely owing to Mr. Douglass tact and
Craftsmanship that order was finally re-
stored. In 1859 ne was chairman of the
Judiciary committee OF the house of rep |
He always took an active |
part in politics, and since coming to Chi |
cago has fully kept UP his work in this !
line"
The legal profession in Chicago seems
well recruited from the KAN
sas bar. Among the many are Edwin
White Moore, now OF the firm of Deneen
X Hamil, who was president Of the wfch-
ia Bar association and had large prac-
lice; w. E. Brown. formerly a member of
The state legislature and an effective Re-
publican stumper during the last national
election: H. ". Gleason. who was a MEM
Der OF one OF che best known firms In the
state; Judge Siias Rhoades: W. r PAYNE
who was very prominent in the resubrn,s. |
zion campaign in 1919; A. 1. Allen. ~
topeka leading resucmissEoaist Of the
anne time; John G. Eagan. assistant 81
ic!tor for the Santa Fe railroad while IN
Kansas; Samuel J. Howe. a leading law
rer Of Wichita; Edward O'Bryan, who
vas STAKE senator from Wichita during
he legislative war % 1893. was a Demo
rat. but stood with the Republicans
gainSt the position taken BY Goverp,ri
dwelling and the Popullst administra-
lon; Judge Heron OF the firm of Heron
Robertson. who was popular as a dis
riot judge; Montgomery HsRoweu. son
Il the late J. r. Hallowell. who vas
United States district attorney. and Free
nan Blake. who Is now one Of the Chi
ago aldermen.
Philip Q. Bond sought refuge IN Chicago
When the boom ''hatsened ous" Ia Kan
- and was one Of The chiae prunotsnI