General Laws of the State of Kansas

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Kansas State Journal, 1883 - Law

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Page 184 - ... do not require an investigation by the coroner he shall proceed to investigate and ascertain the cause of the explosion or accident, and make a record thereof, which he shall file as provided for ; and to enable him to make the investigation he shall have power to compel the attendance of persons to testify, and to administer oaths or affirmations. The cost of such investigation shall be paid by the county in which the accident occurred, in the same manner as costs of inquests held by the coroner...
Page 194 - All railroad companies in this State shall, on demand, issue duplicate freight receipts to shippers, in which shall be stated the class or classes of freight shipped, the freight charges over the road giving the receipt, and so far as practicable shall state the freight charges over the other roads that carry such freight.
Page 190 - ... stations or station houses, or any change in its rates of fare for transporting freight or passengers, or any change in the mode of operating its road and conducting its business is reasonable and expedient in order to promote the security, convenience and accommodation of the public...
Page 174 - Any person found guilty of violation of any of the provisions of this act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof before a justice of the peace shall be fined in a sum not less than five nor more than twenty-five dollars for each and every offense, and costs, together with attorney's fee of ten dollars, and shall be committed until paid.
Page 178 - Every steam boiler shall be provided with a proper steam gauge and water gauge, to show respectively the pressure of steam and the height of water in the boiler, and with a proper safety valve.
Page 189 - ... shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of office, and be sworn to the due and faithful performance of the duties of their respective offices before...
Page 197 - Any person who shall wilfully and corruptly swear, testify or affirm falsely to any material matter, upon any oath or affirmation or declaration legally administered in any cause, matter or proceeding before said Board or any member thereof, or in any return, answer or report required by this act to be made, shall...
Page 110 - ... and shall bear interest at the rate of six per cent per annum, payable semi-annually on the first day of January and July of each year.
Page 184 - ... mine, nor any minor between the ages, of twelve and sixteen years, unless he can read and write, and...
Page 132 - ... bear interest at a rate not exceeding seven per cent. per annum, payable semi-annually, on the first days of January and July of each year, to commence from date thereof, and shall have interest coupons attached thereto for such interest.

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