The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09
KUTz CALLS HALT.
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The five appointments to which Mr..
Kutz objected were made before the
civil service examination took place
Mr.. Kutz declared this unfair to the
applicants and public at large. He
admitted the statute book was ambigu-
Gus concerning appointment by civil
service, but asserted that the new ap-
pointments, made when no vacancy
existed, were null and void.
Two Bodies Can't Agree.
The commission and the civil ser
vice body do not agree. The boarc
includes c. H. Kutz, DR.. c. NJ. Shell
don, and H. Lindsey. They will meet
tonight for the purpose of strengthen
ing the rules of the examination
Il hope the commission believes II! IN
want to make it better than it has
been. The appointment of men to Of
flee before examination weakenS 1t to
a marked degree. 1 consider 1t nee
essary to rescind any such action until
after Saturdays examination. 1t is
my understanding that when there is a
vacancy in city Office appointed py
civil service the civil service boaro
calls for {. list of certified names. In
the case of the five appointments made,
however, there was no vacancy II
would be only justice to the public and
to aspirants for office to rescind ac-
ton.
1.-The name of G. T. Mattingley for
reappointment as license collector was
to have been presented for confirmation
today. If this commission considers
that his term expires and that reap
pointment is necessary, he must take
the examination on Saturday with his
competitors. If you remove a person
from office and he does not accept the
removal he can apply to US Tor rem
statement. I am not here TO COM
plain, Mr.. Mayor, but am here in the
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sion.'
"I am strongly in favor of civil ser
vice" responded Mayor Cofran, warm
ly, ST heartily approve of what Mr..
Kutz has said. What action shall be
taken Mr.. Attorney"
Appointments Are Void.
1.-The appointments" answered Mr..
Ralston ''are void.
Commissioner Tandy suggested that
the five positions be considered tenn
porary offices for a period OF 80 days.
Mr.. Kutz objected, declaring no Vacan-
cies existed to be filled.
1.-THE Names" he insisted, must be
rescinded; the applicants must take an
examination. If they are among the
two receiving the highest marks their
names will be presented to the COM
mission for the approval or the Doaro-
The names, on the motion of the
mark commissioner, were resc1nded.
After OON1- ~
Mr.. Kutz said that he intended to pre-
sent a bill to the legislature in 1915
a bill that would iron out the civil
service wrinkle. :,
"A law passed in Kansas City, Kan,
explained Mr.. KutZ, provides that no
civil service appointee can De olscharg
ed without cause. Sucn a Id" shouiu
exist in Topeka"
Mrs. Thorpe Is Approved.
The anpointment of Mrs. Thorpe in |
Mace of Mrs Della Sayre had been
confirmed by the board. Inc appoint.
ment of James A Ramsey in place OF
John Pugh was prematurely an
nounced by Commissioner Porter. MS
Savre and Mr.. Pugh, backed by Mr..
knit intend to contest their rights. |
and Pugh passed their eXam1-
nation with equally high marks, put
Pugh sees no adequate reason Tor MS
No other name mas peeh
mentioned for the office of DR.. George !
F. Babb, city milk inspector. IT his |
removal should be attempted, it is I'M
derstood that he will protest vigorous |
ly.
CITY hall is on the alert. The civil |
service appointees are waiting eagerly
for the outcome of the wrangle. 1t is |
entirely probable that lawsuit Will |
result In addition to the five posi- |
tons rescinded this morning the dis |
cussion affects the license collector !
sanitary sergeant, milk IN
spector. superintendent of the crema- !
tory. assistant city engineer, employees |
of the light, water and police depart
ment
I'VE intend to sift the matter to the |
bottom" reiterated Mr.. Kutz, were !
going to Investigate the cases of men |
on the city payroll who ought to have |
entered by civil service, but didn't"
More than 100 applicants will take |
the civil service examinations on Sat |