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the the the the the the The Kingman Journal 43 TEN PAGES KINGMAN, KANSAS, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1915 OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER VOLUME LEGISLATIVE MILL GRINDS SLOWLY ABOUT 1,800 BILLS INTRODUCED; VERY FEW OF IMPORTANCE PASSED Senate and House Almost Deadlocked Over Appropriations Initiative and Would Have "Pure" Advertising Except for the threatened deadlock over appropriations, which is growing more evident every day, there has not been a session of the legislature for many years that has been as utterly colorless or devoid of interest as the present session. All sorts of measures have been introduced, the session running above any former session in the number of bills introduced, which is expected to go over 1,800 two houses by the time all the committee bills are in. But few of them have been important, and such as were important have seen hard usage in one body or the other. The first appropriation bill to be passed by the house found its way to the senate a few days ago, and that body, doing as it has done heretofore, ignored the house bill and made it over to suit the ideas of the upper house. It boosted the appropriation by $7,750, and after amending it, passed it and sent it back to the house.

Chairman Shouse complained that the senate bill making the same appropriation--an emergency measure for the Norton tubercular hospital had been ignored by the house. A good score of bills come under the general category of either "freak" or at least odd legislation. Very few of these measures have seen daylight, but all have taken up of committees. Included in the have times been five bills changing person's name. And added to the list have been more than a hundred measures that are purely local in character application which have taken and some of them a good of time, to handle.

Many of them have passed. Some of them have been killed because a personal grudge or personal spite lay back of the bill inducing its author to introduce it. As a matter of fact almost every measure has to be scrutinized carefully, lest a joker be lurking in it somewhere that will do somebody some harm, or some good at the expense of other interests. Samples of "Freak" Bills Included in the list of "odd" bills are the following, nearly all of which have died in committee: Prohibiting red flags by Clark, prohibiting tipping by Hopper, providing for an examination before a marriage license is issued by Pettit (withdrawn), providing for one day of perfect rest in seven by Caldwell, two dog bills by Bird, providing a special court procedure for girls by Tson, prohibiting running engines backward by McBride, making the supreme court legal adviser of the legislature by Jones, providing state prison sentences for wife beaters by Endree, protecting animals from fire in barns by providing two exits by Kincaid, prohibiting lobbying by Kincaid, providing a non-partisan county ticket by Mahurin, providing taxes for dogs to protect sheep by Wells, prohibiting the sale of snuff by Martin, and providing for humane education in schools by Kincaid. All of these are dead.

Additional measures not yet disposed of, coming in the same class, include the pure complexion bill by McGinnis, a eugenics bill by Stone of Lyon, making fortune tellers vagabonds by Harris, and providing for grading ice cream by Wilmoth. Initiative and Referendum Killed Five out of nine proposed amendments to the Constitution of the state were killed by the house, and four were checked up to the senate for a fight to pick out its choice for submission in November, 1916. Among the dead measures was the initiative and referendum, the home rule for cities and the mill tax for the support of the state educational institutions. The four amendments checked up to the senate include the Keene resolution for three-fourths jury verdict in civil cases, the Shuey resolution increasing the pay of the legislature to $250 a year, the Stone resolution extending the recall to include constitutional officers, and an amendment very similar to that submitted last fall relating to taxation by Kincaid. The biennial "mock session" of the Kansas senate, pulled off by the newspaper men around the state house, is being planned for the first week of March.

So far the senate has been so calm and quiet it is difficult to pick anything of which to make a night of merriment. But the news writers say they intend putting on the session anyway, and are making their preparations. Perhaps something will stir the calm of the senate before the time of the mock session. Appropriation Fight Still On Somewhere between $1,400,000 and $1,600,000 stands between the appro- Money to Loan I have plenty of money to loan on farms at the going rates. C.

W. Sample William Tusch, who for eighteen years was the owner of the Klondike racket store, passed away suddenly at 2:30 on last Saturday afternoon. While he had been failing for several weeks his condition was not thought to be alarming until only a few hours before his death. He went to sleep and silently passed away without a struggle while sleeping. He sold his stock of goods the first of the year to Albert Payne thinking he would take an extended rest, but since that time he had declined rapidly instead of gaining in strength as they had hoped.

The body was taken to the Livingston undertaking establishment where it remained until which was held from the Presbyterian church at 10:00 o'clock on morning. Rev. L. J. Coats that church had charge of the service.

Interment was made at Walnut Hill cemetery. The beautiful floral offerings banked about his casket was a mute testimony to the high esteem in which he was held by all who knew him. The life lived by Grandpa Tusch was such that no one could speak ill of him for he had all the good qualities which tend to make a devoted husband, a loving father and a congenial and honored citizen. He leaves to mourn his death his aged wife, three daughters, Mrs. Chas.

Heerssen Harry La Witt of Chicago and Mrs. Harry Birddell of Huron, and two sons, Will Tusch of Wichita and August Tusch of Cincinnati, Ohio. All were present at the funeral except Mrs. Le Witt who left here a week before for New Orleans. They failed to locate Two daughters and one son preceded him in death.

One daughter, Mrs. Harry Dedrick of Wichita, passed away only three years ago. William Tusch was born on March 3, 1836 at Westphalia, Prussia, where he lived until 1856 when he came to America, first settling at Grand Rapids, Mich. On May 7, 1861 he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Weigand fiftyfour years of devoted companionship has been called upon to part with him. Four years ago they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.

Among the gifts of that day were fifty American beauty roses which they happily passed out to their friends as a token of good will. The family came to this city eighteen years ago when installed the rackett store they had continued to run until recently. During these years the deceased has gathered a large circle of friends who are grieved at his sudden death. The family have the sincere sympathy of their many Kingman friends. HONOR SECOND BIRTHDAY OF LITTLE RUTH SAMPLE WILLIAM TUSCH DEAD Mrs.

C. W. Sample and Miss Hazel Sample entertained a small company of their little friends yesterday afternoon in honor of the second birthday of little Ruth Sample. After an hour spent in games, the guests were seated at the table which had been beautifully decorated for the occasion. The large white birthday cake bearing two candles served as the centerpiece.

The little guests present were David, John and Paul Boyer, Louise, Dean and Boyd Murphy, Leland Elizabeth and Jean Walter, Eunice, and Esther Hobson and Alice and Lawrence McKay. NICKERSON VS. KINGMAN IN BASKETBALL TOMORROW NIGHT The Nickerson High School basket ball team will play the home team at the gymnasium tomorrow (Saturday) evening next beginning the at last 8 o'clock. This is the to game on the schedule for Kingman to play at home. Hutchinson will be in Kingman on next Friday night, February 26.

priation bills proposed by the senate and those proposed in the house. The variance on appropriations for educational institutions is about a million dollars-just a little short of that sum. The variance on appropriations for the state charitable institutions is about $4,000,000, and there are a multitude of little additions which add to the grand total. In cases the recommendations of the house committee on ways and means slower than the recommendations of the state auditor. For four of the charitable institutions, including those hospitals located at Larned, Osawatomie, Parsons and Winfield, the auditor recommended the same aggregate appropriation as last The house committee cut the amount to $922,700.

The senate proposes to appropriate more than 300,000. On educational institutions close to a million dollars difference lies between the two bodies. Senator Davis has modified his bill providing, for legal the blank printing books of by strik- legal ing out all reference to anything but books. He wants the experiment tried, however, and will insist that the books be published at the state plant, where they can be produced much cheaper than at present, says. Pure Advertising Next The pure advertising bill is a perfectly good measure, and is a step in the right direction, according to Merle Thorpe, dean of the school of journalism at Lawrence.

Mr. Thorpe has been an exponent of pure advertising for some time, and been working steadily toward that end. He declares the only result to the small newspaper will be that they will make the patent publishers clean up their patent sheets which he says will be a mighty fine thing. eighteen Some Striking Points in President Wilson's Indianapolis Speech If I were not ready to fight for everything I believe in I would think it my duty to take a back seat. I love the Democratic Party, but I love America a great deal more than I love the Democratic Party, and when the Democratic thinks it is an end itself, then I rise up and dissent.

party, are Democrats who are sitting in the breeching strap, who are holding back, who are nervous. I claim to be an animated conservative, because being a conservative I understand to mean a man who not only preserves what is best in the Nation, but who sees that in order to preserve it you dare not stand still. Politics in this country does not depend any, longer, upon the regular members of either party. There are regular Republicans in this country to take and hold national power, and I must immediately a add that there are not enough regular Democrats, either. This country is guided and its policy is determined by the independent voters.

What seems perfectly evident to me in this, that if you made a rough reckening you would have to admit that only about one-third of the regular Republican Party is progressive; and you would also have to admit that about two-thirds of the Democratic Party is progressive. The Republicans have not had a new idea in thirty years; they have not known how to do anything except sit on the lid. This country is bursting its jacket, and they (the Republicans) are seeing to it that the jacket is not only kept tight, but is riveted with steel. There is one thing that I have got a great enthusiasm about, I might almost say a reckless enthusiasm, and that is human liberty. Until this recent revolution in Mexico, until the end of the Diaz regime, 80 per cent.

of the people of Mexico never had a "look-in" in determining what their government should be. The country is theirs. The Government is theirs. The liberty, if they can get it--and God speed them in getting and so far as influence goes while I am President nobody shall interfere with them. Have not European nations taken as long as they wanted and spilled as much blood as they pleased in settling their affairs, and shall we deny that to Mexico because she is weak? No, I say! I want to ask the business men here present if this is not the January in their recollection that did not bring a money stringency for the time being.

I have asked bankers if that hapnot happen the Federal Reserve Act." We have emancipened this vender and they say, "No, it did not happen; it could pated the credits of this country. THREE CLASSES OF M. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL HAVE VALENTINE PARTY On last Monday evening at the Methodist parsonage the young ladies of Mrs. Mulhollen's class and Miss Lornea McPeek's class entertained the young, men of Oren Murphy's class Valentine party.

The parsonage was artistically decorated white crepe paper and hearts. evening was spent in ante games and music. One of the especially interesting games the evening was a search for hearts in which Ross Groves succeeded in finding the greatest number, they having been strewn about the parsonage for the search. Late in the evening the guests were invited to the basement of the church where refreshments were served to sixtyeight guests. The basement and tables were decorated in harts, candles potted plants and smilax.

The color scheme of red and white was carried out in all the decorations. KINGMAN TEACHERS OFF FOR HUTCHINSON; CHILDREN HAVE A HOLIDAY The High school faculty and the teachers from the Central and Fourth ward schools left yesterday afternoon for Hutchinson to attend the Central Kansas Teacher's Association in session there yesterday and today. Superintendent Geo. F. Solter will conduct a round table on Commerce and Mathematics.

Chas. A. Hall of Sterling who formerly was principal of the high school here also has a place on the program. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NEXT SABBATH Sabbath School at 9:45 a. W.

F. Murray, Supt. Preaching at 11 a. m. and at 7:30 p.

m. Subject for the morning, "Ex-! ceding Righteousness," or "The Steps in the Downfall of Israel." Subject in the evening, "God's Value on Man." Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p. Russell Wilson, Hellen Hall, leader. Prayer Meeting Wednesday evening at 7:30. This meeting is well attended, and the meeting a live one.

A cordial welcome is extended to everybody. Come and bring a friend. L. J. Coats, Pastor.

FAIRMOUNT GLEE CLUB PLEASED KINGMAN The Fairmount Glee Club, composed of some sixteen of the bright young men of that college, gave their entertainment at the Christian Church on last Tuesday evening. The house was nearly full, and all enjoyed the program. The young men put on a varied program composed of heavy readings, glee club songs, high class solo work and ranging down (or up) to burlesque and college yells. They are worth the money, and Kingman will welcome them back again at any time in the future. TWO CLASSES OF CHRISTIAN SUNDAY SCHOOL ENTERTAINED LAST THURSDAY EVENING Orman Shelton and Frank Robinson entertained the members of their Sunday school classes in the basement of the Christian church on last Thursday evening.

The boys all report a delightful evening. Light refreshments were served by the teachers assisted by Superintendent B. A. Welch and the minister, R. C.

Leonard. INTER-STATE TRIPS WILL COST YOU 3 CENTS PER MILE AF. TER MARCH 1. The railroads are gradually getting back to the former 3-cent fare. Local passenger agents are informed that effective March 1, all tickets over all roads for inter-state trips will be charged for at the old rate of 3 cents per mile.

This is understood to be in accordance with the orders of the Inter-State Commerce Commission. Tickets for points wholly winthin the state will be sold at the present rate-2 cents mile, the matter of railroad rates within the state being in the hands of the Public Utilities Commission. Kansas City, being just over on the Missouri side, all tickets to that city from points within Kansas will cost 3 cents per mile. ROBISON CAMPBELL DEAD Robison Campbell, one of the pioneer settlers of this county, died at the home of his son, Isaac Campbell, near Basil on last Sunday, Feb. 14, 1915.

The funeral was held from the home on Tuesday, conducted by Rev. B. F. Clossen. The body was laid to rest in Hunt Cemetery.

The aged veteran had been ailing for about two months from heart trouble which was the immediate cause of his death. The was born May 5, 1830 near Louisberg, Pa. On October 4, 1849 he was married to Matilda Donaldson, and to this union there were born six, sons and three daughters, four of whom, two sons and two ters preceded him in death. Shortly after his marriage, he moved to Iowa where his wife died on May 10, 1875, The following October, he came to McPherson, county, and in from 1883 Kingman county where he resided until his death. He answered the call of his country and enlisted in Co.

35 Mo. Inf. in 1862., He served his country faithfully until the close of the war. Mr. Campbell gave his heart to God and united with the Methodist church early in manhood.

Although later in life he drifted back into the world, yet during his last illness, he became reconciled to God, and passed away full of hope for the future. MRS. J. W. LIGHT IS HOSTESS TO PICOT CLUB AT ANNUAL BANQUET The members of the Picot club gave their annual banquet at the home of Mrs.

J. W. Light on Tuesday at 12:45. Over thirty members were present. The out of town guests Mrs.

J. P. Kirkpatrick of Wichita, Mrs. Delmar Spangler of Salina and Mrs. A.

M. Weinschenk of Wichita. The afternoon was spent at their picot work intermingled with music from the Victrola. The Picot members do not believe in banqueting often but when they do their menu is most elaborate. KINGMAN TALENT GAVE SACRED CONCERT AT BASIL LAST SUNDAY AFTERNOON On last Sunday afternoon a number of the Kingman W.

C. T. U. workers and friends of this city gave a sacred concert at the Richland township hall at Basil. A good crowd and a very interesting meeting reported.

Those from here who attended were Mr. and Mrs. John Collins and son, Wayne, Mrs. M. M.

Mitchell, Miss Minnie Miller, Mr. and Mrs. F. 0. Cross, A.

R. Frazier, Mrs. D. R. Kinsey and daughter, Miss Lucy, and sons, Robert and Wayne.

KINGMAN TO SEND A CHORUS OF 50 VOICES TO BIG WICHITA MUSIC FESTIVAL On April 29 and 30 Wichita expects to stage one of the biggest musical events in the history of the city. This is the occasion of the coming to Wichita of the celebrated Damrosch (New York) Symphony Orchestra. In addition to this great Symphony Orchestra, it is expected to assemble a chorus of 1000 voices. To participate in this event the business men and Musicians' Club of Wichita have invited Kingman and vicinity -in fact the whole county--to send a chorus of 50 voices. Over $1,000 in prizes has been guaranteed for chorjus work, glee club and solos.

Locally the matter is in charge of Prof. I. Deane Moon assisted by Oscar Capps and others. A meeting will be held on next Monday at which all are asked to be present who are interested in the matter, and who may care join the chorus. The entrance fee is $1.00 which pays for the instruction, and will also admit the chorus member free to all the events of the big two-day musical at Wichita.

OBITUARY--FRANK WEED Frank Weed passed away at the state hospital in Topeka on last Wednesday. The body arrived here on last Thursday evening and the funeral was held from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Will Patterson, at 3:00 o'- clock on Friday afternoon conducted by Rev. L. F.

Mulhollen of the Methodist church. Interment was made at Walnut Hill cemetery. Mr. Weed was for many years a resident of this city and had many friends who sympathize with his children in sorrow. He was born at Clyde, N.

Y. May 16, 1851. On August 22, 1874 he was united in marriage to Miss Anna S. Avery. Their home was blessed by the birth of children, one whom died in infancy.

The other children of, survive him. In 1888 Mr. Weed came to this city with his little family where he resided until four years ago when he was taken to the state hospital for treatment. He united with the Methodist church when a young man and thereafter held to this faith. His wife passed beyond twelve years ago, after which time he lived with children until he entered the hospital.

He leaves to mourn his death an aged mother, two brothers and one sister, who reside at Clyde, N. and three children, Lewis Weed of Renfrow, Anna Hawkins of Carrington, S. and Mrs. W. E.

Patterson of this city. CHILDREN ENTERTAIN AT VALENTINE PARTY LAST SATURDAY AT GLEN FERGUSON HOME Master Clark Ferguson gave a Valentine party on last Saturday afternoon to a company of his little friends. The afternoon was spent in games, and at 4:30 two-course luncheon was The table was beautifully decorated Valentines and flowers for the occasion. The favors, were large standing Valentines. While the little were being served they wore soldier's caps.

At the appointed hour guests were taken to their homes in the taxi cab which was quite a treat to them. The following were present: Margaret Aiton, Joe Burket, Martha and Daniel Callahan, Josephine Hargrave, Mildred Esswein, Ruby Campbell, Irene Cloud, Martha Eson, Elizabeth Walter, Dean Murphy, Donald Coats, Jane Tredick, Cecil Walter, David Ritchie, Mary Eleanor Haskins, John Malone, Velma Long, Eugene Woods, "Billie" Klaver, Robert Wilson, Murray Williamson and Cora Osterhout. WINFIELD WINS BASKET BALL GAME FROM LOCAL TEAM On last Friday evening the Winfield High School basket ball team played the home team at the gymnasium. The game resulted in a score of 32 to 17 in favor of the visiting team. For the first half of the game the score stood 12 to 0 in favor of Kingman, but on the last half Winfield succeeded in turning the odds.

A preliminary game was played by the Freshman and Sophomore girls' teams. The freshmen won with a score of 21 to 0. The following was the lineup of the Sophomore team: Centers, Nola Raymond and Gladys Wingate; Guards, Laura a Rayl and Catherine Hart; Forwards, Hazel Aldridge and Bethel Cramer: Substitute Mamie Baldwin. The Freshmen team were as follows: Centers, Henrietta Lantis and Grace Poland; Forwards, Mattie Rosendahl Fredia Carbaugh; Guards, Gladys Kabler and Nell Stout; Substitute, Lucile Main. MISS JANE COLLINWOOD OF PRETTY PRAIRIE DEAD Miss Jane Collinwood passed away at her home at Pretty Prairie early Tuesday morning.

Her death resulted from a stroke of paralysis. The funeral was held from the Methodist church in Pretty Prairie at 1:30 Wednesday afternoon. The body was taken to Hutchinson for interment in a mausoleum in the Eastside cemetery. Miss Collinwood was born in ana sixtyfive years ago and came to Pretty Prairie with her parents where they took a claim in 1872. She had resided there since.

While she had been an invalid for years yet her death came quite unexpectedly. leaves to mourn her departure mother hehe Mary Collinwood, five brothers, Frank, John, Thomas, Abner and Albert Collinwood, all of whom live in Pretty Prairie, and two sisters Mrs. Samuel Demoret of Pretty Prairie and Mrs. Alpha Updegraph of Medicine Lodge. I MUST ELECT NEW COMMISSIONER INTEREST IN ANNUAL APRIL ELECTION PICKING UP Carl Leach Will Not Be a CandidateTwo Candidates for the Place Already in the Field.

Considerable interest in the annual city election to take place the first Tuesday in April is already being shown. The office of Commissioner of Finance will have to be filled at this election. It is understood that Carl Leach who has ably served the city in that capacity for the past four years will not be a candidate to succeed himself. Mr. Leach has lately bought a controlling interest in the lumber business with which he has been associated for many years, and will devote his entire time to his business venture.

It is evident from the present outlook that no one will have to be drafted to take job. W. J. "Billie" Branden was first to shy his "hat then into the having started his papers out the first of the week. Others were immediately talked of for the place, and a good deal of persuasion quickly centered its attack upon B.

A Welch of the State Bank of Kingman. While not overly anxious for the place, Ben has consented to run and hence he has authorized the announcement that his likewise within the charmed There may be still other candidates later on. While this office does not pay in point of salary enough to hardly justify the holding of it, yet so far as the interests of the city are concerned, it is absolutely necessary that a thoroughly competent man should fill the place. The city could make no greater mistake than to fail in putting the right man into this place. Especially is this so since the city is now entering upon a large expenditure of money for the water flowline, and furthermore, other indebtedness already assumed should be carefully and persistently provided for.

In addition to the Commissioner of Finance, the city will also elect three members of the Board of Education and the Treasurer of the School District. So far no mention has been made of probable candidates for these places. INFANT DAUGHTER OF MR. AND MRS. GENE CHEATUM PASSES AWAY Wanda, the eighteen-months-old daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Gene Cheatum, passed away at the City Hospital on Wednesday evening at 6:00 o'clock. Four weeks ago the baby was taken ill with pneumonia and before it was checked gastritis developed and from that time on it seemed that little could be done to help her. Two weeks ago she was brought to the city hospital and on last Thursday evening Dr. Phares, a specialist of Wichita was called.

Following a change of treatment she gradually grew worse until the end came as a welcome relief to the poor little body which was so weary from the pain she had suffered so long. The funeral will be held from the residence of Noah Cheatum at 10:00 o'clock this morning. Rev. R. C.

Leonard of the Christian church will have charge of the services. Interment will be in Hoosier cemetery. Wanda was born August 4, 1913 and was therefore aged 1 year, 6 months and 13 days. She was a dear sweet little girl and one who made friends with everyone. Not only was she loved and admired by her relatives, but by friends as well.

And it is wtih sad hearts that they receive the news of her death. The grief stricken parents and little brother, Guy, age twelve, have the heartfelt sympathy of their friends in this most bitter hour of pain and grief. MESDAMES C. W. SAMPLE AND WALTON SAMPLE AND MISS HAZEL SAMPLE ENTERTAIN Mrs.

C. W. Sample, Mrs. Walton Samlpe and Miss Hazel Sample were hostesses at receptions given on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. Four companies were entertained each day between the hours of 2:00 and 6:00.

The receptions were given at home of Mrs. C. W. Sample. The rooms and table were beautifully decorated in smilax, carnations and flags, small flags being given as favors.

Light refreshments were served by Misses Wanda Ritchie, Golda Beagley, Rosalynn Burgess and Frank Yeoman. The guests were entertained with Victrola music throughout the afternoon. Among the out of town guests were Mrs. Ralph Hart and Mrs. J.

H. Wilson of Cuningham. MISS JEANETTE WALTER ADDRESSES FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETIES OF THE CITY On last Friday afternoon the ladies of the Methodist Foreign Missionary Society were hostesses to the members of the various missionary societies of the city. They entertained at the home of Miss Edna Welshans, seventyfive ladies being present to enjoy the afternoon. After the regular program was given, Miss Jeanette Walter who recently returned from the mission field of Korea, gave a very interesting talk on her work and the Korean people general.

As an introduction to her address she presented her little niece, Ruth Sample, dressed in Korean baby clothes. Her talk was instructive as well as interesting. A silver offering was which was I turned into the missionary funds..