[11] It should be borne in mind that many of the Missourians who took such an active part in Kansas affairs were not representative citizens of that state, but were of the unprincipled and outlaw classes. Many of them were hired for this work. [12] Ingalls said of this period: “No time was ever so minutely and so indelibly photographed upon the public retina. The name of no State was ever on so many friendly and so many hostile tongues. It was pronounced in every political speech, and inserted in every political platform. No region was ever so advertised, and the impression then produced has never passed away.” [13] This period has given rise to the expression “bleeding Kansas.” [14] The origin of the word “Jayhawker” is uncertain, though a number of different accounts have been given of it. In recent years the term has come to be applied to our State and our people, and it is not unusual for a Kansan to be spoken of as a “Jayhawker.” [15] One of Hamelton’s men was brought to justice five years later. [16] A census taken in 1885 disclosed the fact that nearly 100,000 Kansans had served in the Union army. [17] The Populist party was formed as a result of the political unrest following the collapse of the boom. The Populist measures attracted widespread attention, and the party, in fusion with the Democrats, succeeded in electing Governor Lewelling in 1892 and Governor Leedy in 1896. By that time conditions in the State had become more settled; with returning prosperity the political agitation died down and the Populists were soon absorbed into the other parties. Since that time many of the measures advocated by the Populists have been enacted into law or are being considered by the people of to-day. [18] This line was at first called the Kansas Pacific. [19] See map, page 28. [20] The traveling library system in Kansas was adopted in 1900 and is now under state control through a Commission which maintains an office in the capitol at Topeka. These traveling libraries are made up of collections of fifty books each, selected in accordance with the wishes of the applicant. They are sent to schools, clubs, granges, and similar organizations without charge other than a fee of two dollars to cover the cost of transportation. The libraries may be retained six months, or exchanged at any time for others. [21] The place was discovered in 1875 by Mrs. Elizabeth A. Johnson, who later purchased the land and presented it to the State. [22] Died, Sept. 18, 1911. [23] Died, July 7, 1911. [24] Named Davis until 1889. [25] Named Calhoun until 1859. [26] Named Lykins until 1861. [27] Named Wise until 1859. [28] Named Weller until 1859.