Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-01-03
KANSAS MAY LEAD STATES
Governor Capper Urged to Call Special
Session to Ratify the Federal
Prohibition Amendment.

Topeka.-That the fight for national
prohibition has now been transferred
to the states was shown very forcibly
when Governor Capper received many
kilograms from temperance leaders
throughout the country asking him to
call a special session of the legislature
SO that Kansas might be the first state
to ratify the federal amendment. The
governor has the matter under con-
Sideration. The regular session is a
year off. Temperance leaders believe
mat it would not only be a good adj
vertisement for Kansas, but a big
boost for national prohibition, if Kan
sas led off with its Endorsement of the 1
federal amendment when the legislsS
ture does meet, whether in special or,
regular session, is certain. The prov
hibition sentiment is stronger in the
state today than ever. This was shown
by the enactment of the bone dry law
last winter and by the solid vote Of
the Republican Congressman on the
amendment in Washington.
In case a special session is held, it
will not be devoted entirely to the
ratification of the federal prohibitory
amendment. Three or four other i'm
portant matters will be considered
The state penitentiary has deficit of
about $4,000. The legislature could
appropriate money to pay this deficit
and put that institution on it's feet
financially. The legislature would also
likely make provision for the organi-
cation and equipment of state con-
stabulary force to protect life and
property while the national guards
men are in the federal service. An
nf hnr ma for viii
consideration would be an emergency
appropriation of 100000 to be used
for war purposes. This amount would
be placed at the disposal of the gov
ernor or executive council to handle
all emergencies that may arise.
r r r.
State Architect Dies.
Charles H. Chandler, state architect,
died at his home here recently. Pneu-
monia caused his death. Mr.. Chand-
Ter was appointed state architect by
Governor Stubs eight years ago. He
served through the Stubs administra-
ton, was retained by Governor Hodges
and was reappointed by Governor Cap
per. Under his supervision the new
administration building at the univer-
sity the Plumb Memorial Hall at EN-
poria, the state insane hospital at Lar
ned, the tuberculosis sanitarium at
Norton, the memorial hall and numer-
Gus buildings at various state institu-
lions were erected. In 1914 he served
as grand master of the Kansas grand
lodge and held high offices in the vari-
GUS branches of the York Rite Masonic
bodies
Boys Campaign in February.
The enrolment drive of the United
States boys working reserve will be
held during the week beginning on
February rs throughout the nation,
according to a telegram received by
w. L. Porter. federal director of the
organization for Kansas.
r r r
Leroy Highlands, the blind MEM
Der of the last two Kansas Iegisla-
lures, has offered his services to the
government to teach soldiers who may
be blinded in the war. Mr. Highlands
was blinded early in childhood but has
overcome this difficulty to a consider
able extent, being an ordained minis
ter and an active worker in civic at
fairs. He believes his success may
serve as a stimulus to soldiers who
may suffer similar injuries. The gov
eminent. while not yet employing
teachers for this work, has accepted
his services.