The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-17

did say to him that at the end of the
year l would personally see If it were
possible for the company to extend
him its courtesy. Two months later
when was in California 1 read in the
star personal slur at me in sconnec-
ton with Pullman companys assess
ment, matter with which I have had
nothing more to do than has Mr.
Bullene. wrote Mr.. Bullene a letter
IN which I said that if q Pull
man pass was to be issued on
account of the Star, matter should
pc taken up by Colonel Nelson,
the company; that Colonel Nelson or
Mr.. Stout, the managing editor. might
prefer to name the member Of the staff
who should hold this courtesy I have
matter, and it includes letters from
prominent Kansan who urged me to
recommend to the Pullman company
the issuance of an annual pass to Mr..
Bullene. Whether the prominent Kan
san was urged by Mr. Bullene to in
fercede for a pass, is a matter about
which I have no knowledge, but 1 do
know, however, that Mr.. Bullene is
vigorously carrying out his threats re-
peatedly made in the state house to
get even with me, and that the Stars
editorial columns are lending aid to
his personal attacks upon me as pun
ishment for. not being able to get him
Pullman pass. The correspondence
referred to here will be given to the
public If necessary.
Il hold commissions as member of
the school text book commission from
four governors-Leedy Stanley, Bailey
and Hoch. My record as a member of
this board is an open book. It is pub
lished in the official proceedings and
can be examined by any citizen. My
vote has been cast at all times for
what I conceived to be the best texts,
and that Judgment has been formed
after fI1rn study and 6pIih6r9 fi0n
and conference with such men as
Frank Nelson, A B. Carney, Prof.
Kendrick, S. NJ. Nees. John Madden,
Edmund Stanley and other we'll known
educators throughout the state l am
proud of my record, and 1 challenge
any person to show that my vote has
not always been cast for texts con-
ceded to be the best offered. I have
invariably voted for the adoption of
books recommended by the teachers
of Kansas. This record gives the lie to
Colonel Harris, who charges me with
being in the employ Of the book trust
for 1 have voted for the books of more
than a dozen publishing houses In the
United States. including those of Kan
sas. My vote has been cast for the
best book without regard to the com
pany offering it. for Kansas is entitled
10 the best books that can be secured
under the law. The record of my votes
speaks for itself. Prof. A. B. Carney,
Democratic candidate for state super
intendent of public instruction. has
served with me under three governors.
I am willing that he shall speak as TO
my service on the commission
IT deny also the statement of Colonel
Harris that I am in the employ OF the
Pullman Car company If have en-
joyed that company's courtesy because
of a lifetime acquaintance with some
Of it's officials, what must be said OF
Colonel Harris, who says: There Will
be no timidity in this fight against the
corporations. l have never received
any quarter from them and / have
never asked for quarter, and VINO, IN
the legislature of 1897, and as chair
man of the senate railroad committee,
protected the Pullman and other rail-
road companies in the matter or Ieg1S-
lation? Will he deny that he received
for this service an annual Pullman
pass for that year, and following years
while he was a member OF the United
States senate? Will he deny that ne
received and used during his senatorial
term numerous trip passes for hinseII
and family between Kansas and " ASH
ington2 Will he deny that he rode on
passes until the Democratic state COM
rnittee compelled him to give them
up? These are a few questions the
people of Kansas would be glad 10
have this modern reformer answer
Let me suggest to Colonel Harris
that it does not become him to make
a personal attack upon any man. do
not make many pretenslons, but De
ueve it pays to be decent. may have
made a great many mistakes IN ire, as
every man makes but the hse OF my
mistakes does not include court rec
ord which is both odious and empar-
RAISING.
Russell Springs. Kan, Sept. 1.-THE
largest Democratic convention IN the
history of Logan county assembled sat
urdav and nominated full ticket No
resolutions were adopted Sheriff Lafe
Alfrey and Clerk J. F. Light were re
nominated. Light has been clerk Tor
eleven years and did not seek renoml-
nation The other candidates named
are: Representative, John s Price
treasurer, James Creeeh; clerk olstrlct
court, Miss Gay Davis; county super
fntendent Miss Evalyn Morgan; reg
lister of deeds, Frank w. Irwin; probate
Judge, R. R. Hopper; county attorney,
Jos. A. Kirk; coroner, DR.. j. W. Smith;
surveyor, Otto WurSt; commissioner,
First district Albert Hall. Following
the nominations J. G. Ruppenthal OF
Russell, candidate for district judge,
was called for. He responded with
80 minute speech stating that the Ju-
dietary should avoid strong expression
of craftsmanship; that he opposed the
railroad pass for public officials, es-
pecially judges; that he pays his fare
as he has done for 16 years past in all
campaigning; that if elected he will
never accept a pass during his term of
Office; that Senator (then judge Ben
son, taught MIN Wnen law STUDENT al
the state university, that the admins
tration Of law should be speedier. cheap
er and surer'' and that he will make
this a rule of practice if elected judge.
Pratt, Kan. Sept I'D. w. Blaine
was nominated here Saturday on an in
dependent ticket for representative.
Several Republicans became dissatis
fed at the recent county convention,
and Immediately offered concessions to
the Democrats and a cali was made by
several Democrats and Republicans and
Blaine was slated for the leading place.
''Bill' Brown, of old time fame, placed
6-5-4WILL NOT
WASH DEF