The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-04
DOG ROW is ON!
Dead CANNES Reported on
State House Lawn.
Police Support McDougall in
Stand Against Them.
KINGS ARE FRIENDS OF DOGS
They Claim Custodian Has No
Right To Kill.
Mystery of Who Has Been U.s.
ing Gun UnsOlved.
KINGS ARE FRIENDS OF DOGS
Topeka's dog row is on.

Topeka's dog row is on.
Ed McDougan, custodian of the
state house, has laid down the law
that CANNES must stay off the
grounds. Today there were reported
several dead dogs which may be of,
fered as exhibits in establishing the
fact that the custodian makes good
his promise. This afternoon there is
trouble brewing and the King HUI
name society is on the south end of
the row to prevent killing of animals.
If dog owners do not swear to COM
plants. Kings organization may take
action
Latest returns indicate that the po-
lice department will support Nc
Dougall in his crusade. In fact, Chief
Harmon has made several trips to the
state house grounds in an effort to
slay the animals. McDougall is
standing pat. kilmaurs King, head
of the humane society, is investigat-
ing. A beautiful line of trouble be-
tween state and city departments and
the humane society seems to be on
tap.
Many Ready for Rone Pile.
II think there are several dogs
ready for the bone pile" McDougall
said today in answer to an inquiry as
" NIlGlilNI oOSS ildu DSeA hllleO on tn0
state house grounds. McDougall,
however, would not state whether he
had personally killed any of the ami
mails. Neither would he incriminate
his assistants. He was less thought
full of the police department. Il I'M
derstand the chief of police and the
dog catcher have made several visits
here. l also understand there are
several dead dogs he said.
Under the present law a dog is per-
sonal property of its owner. He pays
taxes on his dog-at least, he is sup
posed to pay taxes. When his dog is
killed he has recourse. Just what re-
course he may have against the state
of Kansas or its employee who acts in
an official capacity, may be quite
something else.
McDougall has complained that the
| dogs tear up the state house lawn
He has decreed that the dogs and the
| dandelions must go. The dogs have
made the start. This dandelions are
still on the job.
He Means What He Says.
II have said that the dogs must not
| destroy state property, and 1 mean il, -
was the statement which dog owners
may take for it's full face value. Nc
/ Dougall offered no further comment
He had nothing to say as to who killed
i the dogs which are said to have been
| slain Tuesday afternoon and today.
1--WE have heard nothing of the
killing of the dogs" said King at the
Humane society offices. I'VE will in
vestigate. If the owners don't take
| action, I will talk with our members
| about the matter"
McDongall said King approached
him about the dog matter some time
| ago. He said we mustn't kill the
dogs" said McDougall. Il told hin
the dogs mustn't bother state prop
| erty."
! Chief Harmon stated today that ht
had visited the state house ground:
several times on complaint that dog!
were destroying the grass. He sale
the trips were without profit. Tit
dog catcher has been asked to join il
| the patrol of the state house grounds
the police chief asserted.
Thus the dog row nears a climax.