Wichita eagle., 1888-12-12

Of 29th ult., calling my attention to the
Importance of the silk culture in Kansas
l have watched with interest the result oil
the experiments that have been going on
and am very glad TO know that the indica-
tions are SO favorable. | shall support
such amendments to the tariff as will give
| ample protection to those who are engaged
III tiSs industry. Very truly yours.
JNO j. INGALLS,.
WASHINGTON, D. c.. Nov. 16, 1885,
H. E. Bidwell. Esq. Valley Center, Kan.
My Dear Sir: | have yours with petit
ton asking for silk station at Wichita
viii go to the agricultural department in
few days and see what can be done II
nothing further can be done | wait Sena-
tor Plum5's return when we will consult
together and see If an appropriation can be
secured this winter in behalf of your pro-
Ject. We will do the best we can for you.
Yours truly, S. r. PETERS.
1t was decided to publish the pap-r as it
seemed of unusual interest on the ques-
ton.
Mr.. Clement stated that Mrs Davidson,
of junction City, had specimens of silk
culture and manufacture present which
could be seen. She had written a book
on the question, which was highly recon-
mended by MIR. Bidwell Mr.. Clement
seemed to think that the question of cheap
labor necessary for silk culture could be
overcome by allowing women and child
dren to do the work
1t was suggested that the Ohio legisla-
ture had spent money to have prominent
lecturers 10 visit the various counties for
the purpose of disseminating information
on agricultural question Mr. Clement
seemed to lhlnk the Kansas legislature
should make a similar appropriation
The chairman thought the suggestion a
valuable one and should be given atten-
ton by the coming Legislature. He called
1or Nlce-presldents for the various counties
to be named. They were and are as
follows: 5. c. Miller, Pratt county;
4. b. Moore, kingman; A. W. Brockway,
Harper; q. W, Clement, Sedgwick: c. W.
Shomway, Rice, Judge Smith, Clark: NJ.
A. kunega. kiowa; A. q. Forney Sumner.
Mr. Forney OF Sumner, said some years
ago he planted few acres in cotton and
made total failure and did not think it
would be profitable
Mr.. Ferguson thought the rich land in
the valley would raise cotton II given the
proper attention.
1t WAS stated that Henry burst of Medi-
cine Lodge. who is a practical cotton rails
er had expected to be present and lead off
In the cotton discussion.
Ir. Albright said he would like for the
association to make some arrangements for
procuring good seed corn.
Mr.. Clement said c. +. Coleman, in be
half of the board OF trade, had that matter
In hand aGd was corresponding with par
ties IN northern Iowa. He suggested that
each farmer leave his order for Is much
seed corn as he Eht need and could be
sent for by the board OF trade It might
he we'll TO appoint a committee to look
after that feature.
Mr.. Smaliy suggested that the vice-presi-
dents take the matter in hand.
MIR. Albright. of hingman, stated the
corn question WAS the leading one. Last
year neighbor aad planted Iowa seed
corn and had a good crop while Kansas
seed had proved failure
Mr.. Miller moved a committee Of three
from the Wichita board of trade he re-
quested to investigate the seed corn ques-
ton and that Mr. Clement be chairman of
the committee
Mr. Albright offered an amendment
that the president and secretary OF the
association together with the secretary of
the Wichita board OF trade be appointed to