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Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23
THE FROFITABLENESS OF SORGHUM
SUGAR.

Touching the probable prolitableness in
the manufacture of sorghum sugar and
syrup and the demand that there will be
for Il central refinery at Wichita, we know
of no better or more certain guaranty than
the actual result of theexperimental work,
last year. by the government. at TT Scott
where systematic account was kept OF
everything. The mill there secured a sup
ply of cane from the farmers in the yic!n-
ity by contracting for it in the spring In
its operations in the fall il consumed 2.4sD
tons of cane, grown on 450 acres OF land.
The product was 23j,S26 pounds of sugar
worth 81 cents "A pound-Sl3, $50; 81 .OtD
gallons syrup, worth 20 cents a gallon
sl0. 200, 46i tons seed. estimated mt s. 90,
10 which is to be added the state bounty, :.
cents pound, on the sugsr,-s4 71G-mak
ing the whole receipts $33,416. The
expenses were: $50 tons of
cane, s. ton, $3.50, 9o7
tons of seed at 50 a ton. 81 a,tI: labor, fuel,
salaries, insurance and incidentals, sl2, 1872:
total, 81, 40. This leaves net profit OF
$1,000. The state law giving a bounty ne
qaired that the sugar should contain -
per cent of crystalized sugar; the quality
of the article made at the mills was ~ per
cent. Deducting the boudty of two cents
a pound, leaves a net profit Of - 500, which
Ii - per cent on the investment. This per
centage should be sufficient TO induce capt
talists to invest enough money to build
and operate not only a factory. but re-
finery also, especially when. the man who
made the greatest success in both the sor-
ghum and southern cane. Mr. Heneis Is
one of the incorporators of the new com
pany proposed for Wichita, and VINO is not
only satisfied of the great profits. but Is
enthusiastic in his ideas that this Is the
point above all others
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23
GARFIELD UNIVERSITY NOTES.

Washington's birthday was celebrated
at the chape! by impromptu arrangements.
All had been so deeply interested in regu-
lar work that the day came without find
ing program made out for its formal cele-
bration. But speech after speech was
called forth from members of the faculty
by the memorable and patriotic demand
OF the students Then all went out to en-
joy the holiday.
The University band serenaded the young
ladies at their hall and all voted it is a
good thing to celebrate the day.
Several new students have materialized
in the last week
The second installment Of our library is
on the way.
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23
PROGRAM.
Singing.
CHANGED HANDS.

Mr. Morgan Cox, of the Occidental, has
sold his lease of the hotel to Messrs. Will
hams and Lewis who also purchase Mr.
Cox's interest in the furniture. The lease
which Mr.. Cox sold continued until
August.
1t is said Mr. A. NJ. Deming will run the
hotel, taking charge on the first of next
month The building will be improved
considerably and refurnished to some ex-
tent.
There is some talk of an addition being
put UP on the east side of the building
fronting on Second street 1t will be three
stories high and add quite number of
rooms to the hotel.
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23
SALESN EN- MEET.

Wichita Salesmen's Protective associa-
ton met at the Sons of Herman ball, III
n. Market street, which hereafter will be
their regular meeting place on the first and
second Wednesday of each month, The
meeting was well attended, all business
houses being represented. The boys were
watching their employers interest as well
as their own. a committee was appointed
to furnish literary entertainment for the
next meeting for all those that wish To
come and avail themselves of il on
Wednesday, March :. The boys are meet
ing with success worthy of their cause.
j. NJ. TUNE, President
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23
NOTALMALDGE THIS SEASON.

There is no body of men more willing to
cooperate in everything that pertains to
to advancing the interests of city than
the men of Wicita. Every one approached
on the subject of Talmage with perhaps
one or two exceptions, have enthusiastical-
ly cheered us on, but the delay in securing
the new opera house throws us out of the
anticipated pleasure, for this season at
least, as couple Of dispatches from the
bureau, received today, settles the matter.
MIS-. TAYLOR.
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23
MATCH NO. 4.
Nine single Blue Rocks.

Ties on divided, $500 Ties on 8, Hill
and HANGER, Jr. $3.50. 3rd prize. meer-
chaum pipe, Smyth c. H. 4th prize, set
implements, Hardin. 5th prize, loading
block, Dennis.
The following is the program for today
PROGRAM FOR THIRD DAY.
Match No. /, six single and three pair
blue rocks. en- trance, g.
First Special Prize-Pair sporting
boots, donated by Smith & Slower,
IA n. Main street, value. $40 90
Second special prize-Pair pants, do
mated by Robt. Jacks, l2S n. Main
street, value. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 6 90
Third special prize-Lamp. donated
by S. H. Nelson, 22o n. Main street,
Salue- .;........... W
Match No. 2, guaranteed purse $50,
ten live birds, entrance s.:
First special prize-Half-dozen silk
handkerchiefs, donated by Queen
City clothing house, POS +. Douglas
avenue. Value. ............ .s12 90
Second special prize-Picture, donat-
ed by Hyde & Humble, IAN. Main
street. Value. Observation-Disclosures. 10 90
Third special prize-Dozen photos,
donated by Rogers, the photogra-
pher, 106 z. Douglas avenue. Value 90
Match No. 8, six single and two
pair blue rocks, entrance 81:
First special prize-One-querterb beef,
donated by Busch & Grover, 322 y.
Main street Value. ......$ $40 90
Second special prize-Year's subscrip-
ton to Beacon. donated by Beacon
Pub. Co. Value. -........... 90
Third special prize-Year's subscrip-
ton TO Journal, donated by Jour
nal Pub. Co. Value. ....... 90
Match No. 4, guaranteed purse $50 90. ten
single and five pair blue rocks; entrance
500.
First special prize-i00 pounds Of
shot, donated by Wichita Mercan-
tile Co: value. 80 90
Second special prize-Bare bone whip,
donated by Chas. Garrison, io3
w Douglas ave; value. ....... 90
Third special prize-keg OF powder,
donated by Wichita Mercantile Co.
yalue 8 %
Match No. 5, nine single blue rocks; en-
trance eco.
First special prize-250 cigars, donat-
ed BY Wichita Wholesale Gro. Co,
aol 10 207 Water ST: value. SO %
Second special prize-l0 cigars. do
mated by Wichita Wholesale Gro.
Co: value. .-..-.. %
Third special prize-loc cigars, donat-
ed by Wichita Wholesale Gro. CO.;
Fourth, fifth and sixth special prizes
-Loading block, donated by Bis
santz s. Matthews: value each. 80. I Is
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23
CHANGES OF DIVISIONS.

The Kansas Midland men seem quite
sure that the Missouri Pacific will change
the end of the freight and passenger di-
vision from Geneseo to Frederic. where the
Kansas Midland crosses the Missouri Pa
cIfic. The company is now building
round house at Frederic, which is seven
miles west of Geneseo.
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23
BRICK BLOCK,

Mr.. Henry Bolte is figuring on brick
business block on East Douglas avenue
adjoining the Furley-Roth block. 1t will
occupy the ground now being used by the
Exchange stables. The building will have
front OF thirty feet, one hundred twenty
feet deep and four stories high. The plans
for the building are being drawn, and Mr..
Bolte expects to commence work in a few
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23
HORSE STOLEN.

J. J. Fegtly had horse and buggy
stolen from the First NJ Z. church last
night during services. The horse is of a
dark roam color, slightly sway backed. The
buggy was phaeton seated, dashboard torn
at lower left hand corner. Anyone seeing
or hearing of such rig will confer favor
by leaving word at the Citizens bank and
viii receive a liberal reward.
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23
THE GUN CLUB TOURNAMENT.

The second day of the Wichita Gun club
closed yesterday. The attendance of the
first day was augmented by a number of
fresh arrivals, among whom were Mr.. B.
Best, of Columbus: Mr.. George, of HUGH
ison; Mr.. Gordon, of Ell Dorado, and Mr..
Holly, of Kansas City. Some Of the
shooting was exceptionally fine and the
entire shoot was fully up to the average
Below are the scores:
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23
N THE EyTSNG.

Not small part of the pleasure OF the
day was its closing feature, the ball last
night. Fully one hundred and fifty couples
were on the floor. and the gallery was
crowdedwith spectators. The music was
by Shaw's orchestra of ten pieces and was
excellent The dance program contained
twenty. four numbers with intermissions,
and was not concluded until late hour.
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23
LECTURE.

Mrs. Mary a. Balch, of Indiana, will
speak in the court house tonight on some
question pertaining to interest of the pub
lie. Every one invited An admission fee
of ten cents Will be charged to meet the
current expense
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23

johnson list, sos; Young, Williams,
Stancer, Brown, Smythe and Holland I'd,
sl5; Hardin Sd, SO; 4th prize, one years
subscription to the EAGLE, Swiggett aud
Plank; 5th prize, lap robe, Ketchum; 9th
prize, shell case, Weir
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23
LEAPYEAR PARTY.

Invitations are issued for the leap wear
party given by Miss Nettie Fechheimer,
complimentary to her cousin, Miss Ella
Morganthan, of New York. at her home,
Thursday evening.
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23

The instructions of criminal lawyer to
a criminal client yesterday on a street cor
ner, keep your eyes open and say moth
ing" were greeted with cheer by those
who CHANGED to hear
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23

a large force of hands are at work on
Mr.. B. II. Campbelrs residence at River
side park. The building is being erected
according to plans of Architect Alfred
(InulI
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23
SOCIAL.

The h. OF P. will give another of their
enjoyable socials at their hall in the Tenn
pie building. All Sir Knights are expected
10 De present and a pleasant time is an
ticipated
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23
THE PREsBYTERIAN socIAI

The social at the Presbyterian church
last evensng was quite well attended. An
interesting and pleasing program of exer-
cises was given, after which social time
was INDUCED in and then refreshments
were served
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23

The county commissioners held an all
day session yesterday, looking over the jail
plans. The decision was not given and
will probably hang fire for some days.
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23

Captain Shields seems to think the Au-
Susta man can't get the best of him again
and he would like to try him in Wichita
for good sized sum of money. The Cap
tain says he was downed on the collar and
elbow, and his opponent is one of the best
wreStlers in that style he ever met.
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23
THE ANrLFRS DANCE

The Antlers club last night gave another
dance at Bealfs dancing acadamy. The
attendance was quite good. there being
present many well known society people of
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23

Work has been resumed on the Wichita
g. Valley Center motor line construction.
A few more weeks will see the line COM
pleted.
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23

for reviving the tagging interest, and for
having proper and fitting celebration of
the next anniversary, the meeting was adj
lourned, many lingering, however. to talk
over old times, and revive again the mem
cries of the past.
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23

Hon. Speaker Carlisle, the dispatches
this morning announce, left Washington
yesterday Tor this city. He should arrive,
If not delayed en- route, Friday morning.
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23

Brick work commenced yesterday on the
brick block being erected by Caswell &
Buckley, on the corner of Main and Orme
streets. The building will be 35x75 feet.
two stories and will be used for cornice
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23

The Wichita News Company yesterday
opened wholesale fruit stand on North
Market street, in the room formerly occu-
pied by j. Il. Campbell
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23

Jesse Ken~oriby and wlfn. who have
b@sa IN the atty for sonns time visiting
Jao. K Keaworthy. leaves this pzcrliHx
for their home a. W est r1t0a,O.
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23

Major Lapham, of the Riverside stables,
says his horses are in fine shape, and he
can venture the remark that his stables
will make good showing this year.
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23

The worhmen were yesterday engaged
upon the second story Of the Ornamental
Iron works on South Washington avenue
The building is being rapidly pushed to
completion and will soon be ready for oc-
cupancy.
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23
The COURrs.
DISTRICT COrRr.

Yesterday Earring vs. Midland railroad
company was resumed before Judge Mar
tin. The ease was given 10 the jury in tho
afternoon; they remained in their room fora
long time, and at the adjournment OF court
for the evening were Instructed To bring in
"a sealed verdict
Clerk 4. r. Wright yesterday completed
the bar docket for the forthcoming term az
court. The number OF cases is large than
ever before: one hundred and six criminal.
and seven hundred and tweuty-six civil
cases.
JUSTICE COURT.
J NJ Dixon was called upon 90 pay 81
and costs for an assault
Louie Locnthai was yesterday arrested
and gave bond Of $3.50 for bis appear
ance next week. He il charged with be.
ing All accessory q. ". r. Gates in the
alleged seduction Of the girl Norsh Ray.
The afternoon was spent in the trial Of
state VI. George Walker. The defendant
was the young man who made the Assault
upon the two young salvstionisfs some
time ago. He was found guilty a.
chsrgeA and 10 consideration Of the fact
that ne was once before found guilty Of tho
the county jail.
Mr.. Wilson yesterday stated ia regard
10 the report Of the Laird trial the day b.-
fore that: j. {. Wilson and Chemeusero
did not swear that they were not members
Of the firm, but that they were; having A
working interest and expected 20 put ia
their capital February LIT, The &c. 60 he
stated, WAS the amount dpe from Wilson
& Fox 10 J. V. farwell, while ". J. VII
son owed this firm s. 00l
POLICE CorgT.
Joseph Burk. and a. W Robinson were
two DRINKS that yesterday appeared be-
fore bis honor To explain their condact o.
the preceding night.
John Powsisop. "Frenchy." wss on trial
most OF the afternoon for "Tazrancy"
he was finally found guilty and ansd 500
and costs
Late Last evening fresh young naa
standing on East Douglas ayenns dis
played revolver and BEANIE otherwise
noisy and mpertinent In The prsssnes q.
Officer Dennis He wzs arrested and being
brought into court was find T. and eo.ss
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23

The bank commissioners of the state of
Connecticut, Mes rs. c. II. Noble and j. w.
Carpenter Were expected to arrive in
Wichita last evening. Their business is to
examine, we believe, Wichita's present
values. and determine her future. so far
as possible, with reference to investments
and securities
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23
DIME SOCIAL.

The Ladies Aid society of Dodge Avenue
NJ. Z. church will give a dime social at the
residence of Mr.. J. n. Howard, 81 Oak
street The gentlemen serve refreshments.
PROGRAM
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23

Some of the boys are preparing their
speeders for race at an early date, if the
track amt too heavy
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23

The last stone and brick of the Zimmerly
block was put in place yesterday, and the
plasterers will soon commence work.
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23

Harry Wilson, of Topeka. is in the city
looking after business interests.
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23

Cash Henderson, of the New York store
is off for headquarters for magnificent
stock of spring goods. The New York
store will be under the management of
Mrs. Henderson herself. who is one of the
most capable women for successfully con-
Quoting large business to be found any
where, having for nearly her entire life
been in business for herself. In short, she
knows how to give a customer as good
bargain as Cash himself.
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23

Sheriff Hays went over to Wilson county
on business last evening.
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23

A katz left last night for Philadelphia
and New York to select large stock of
spring goods.
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23

Notice was yesterday received in the city
of the escape from the Winfield jail OF .
boy eighteen or niseteea years II age,
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23

L. NJ. Hall, ESQ.,, of st. Louis, of the
firm OF Wilson & Toms, spent yesterday
in Wichita Mr.. Hall was the author of
the corn belt article appearing yesterday
morning in these columns, whose bristling
statistics so completely tioore,i the New
York Times in its mean warfare against
western securities. Mr. Hall says stock
brokers are becoming alarmed over the
amount of eastern capital which is being
drawn from the speculative manipulators
of Wall street and invested in western Sc
curities, which is what's the matter with
the New York Times and like sheets.
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23
MAICH NO. I.
Twelve single blue rocks: entry. 81

Hill, Williams and Hardin divided first
money, s27: second money, SIS, divided be-
tween Plank, Swiggett, Irwin, Bump,
Brown, Bush and Skinner; third prize,
pair hunting shoes, won by Stafford;
fourth prize, fur cap, won by Smythe.
MATCH NO. =.
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23

Young, first prize, SIS; Nunamaker,
Ketchum and Holland, second prize, SIS;
Hill. Everhart and Skinner, So Fourth
prize, set of covers, won by Williams; fifth
prize, pair gents shoes, won by Smythe ST.. :;
SIXTH special prize, Miles belt, won by
Hardin.
MATCH No 2
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-23
AT ST. ALoYsIUs CHURCH.

Rev. Father She'll preached a powerful
and eloquent sermon last evening in ST.
Aloysius church on Sin, its effects and
consequence" His telling remarks were
attentiyeIy listened to.
, 1888-05-12

On the Great Salt Lake near Salt Lake
City, on the Union Pacific, The Over
land Route" viii be formally opened to
the public on Decoration day, May Both.
Ample accommodations have been pro
vided, and the Pacific Hotel Company
will have charge of the hotel accommoda-
tons at this famous resort under the sup
%ervision of the Union Pacific Railway. No
pains or expense have been spared to
make this THE summer resort of the
West. 1t is only eighteen miles from
Salt Lake City on the Utah and Nevada
branch Of the Union Pacific. Trains will
be run at frequent intervals daily between
Salt Lake City and the Beach. Cheap
trains, good baths, and excellent meals
will be among the attractions.
, 1888-05-12

WE 1 this interesting piece of in
formation in the Philadelphia Times.
Perhaps it contains the essence of the
solution Of the labor troubles: John
Wanamaker last night presented 272 en-
ployes-all of those whose names are
upon the roll of honor-each with an en-
velope containing a check. as a part of
the past years profits of the concern.
The entire amount given to the 272 per-
sons was $40, 2Sl.02, or an average of
nearly $3.50 to each. In addition to this
he appointed trustees Of a pension fund, to
whom he handed a check for $40, 900.
This fund is to be used tor the permanent
ly disabled, who, by reason of old age or
accident in the service, are no longer able
to work. The trustees have full power to
decide who shall be placed on the pension
roll and what amount they shall be paid.
During the year there were paid to 1900
employees special percentages over their
usual salaries amounting to $50, 1858. &C,
making in all, including the amount paid
into the pension fund and the $40, 28l.O2
paid to the persons whose names are on
the roll OF honor, a total for the year, &C.
to the plan originally proposed by
him on April s, 1887, of $lO6, 1896 s
, 1888-05-12


THE Republicans and Democrats of
Converse county have put tickets in the
field for the county offices which are to be
filed at the election to be held next Tues
day. Those Acquainted with all the men
say the Demo2fatic ticket is particularly
strong, and fill In all probability be elect
ed. The Abatement has been ma lie that
Converse county is strongly Republi-
can, but we believe this TO be a mis-
take. Politically the county is pretty
evenly divided, although the coming cleo
ton will not hinge very much on politics.
Douglas seems to be more concerned
about securing the county seat than in
securing the county Offices, and it is I'M
that every energy will be bent in
this direction. The three towns in the
field for the honor are Douglas, Lusk and
Glenrock. The fight, as is usual in coun-
ty seat fights, has already assumed a good
deal of bitterness, and the election prom
ises to be in every respect the l~iveliest
ever known in the history of the terri.
tory.
, 1888-05-12

IGNATIUs DoNNELLY has secured n
doughty adversary in st. Louis where
John Jennings, a newspaper man, has
taken up the cudgels for the late lament
ed William Shakespeare. Physically
Jennings is an odd looking little duffer,
about as tall as a kitchen table, with a
pair Of erratic eyes and an illuminated
nose. Intellectually he is equally re-
markable. He is brilliantly educated
and has devoted much of his time
eccentricities he is what the boys
TO dramatic criticism. Despite all his
used to call a whale when he gets down to
solid work, and the contest. on Jennings
side at least, will be decidedly pictur-
esque.
, 1888-05-12

MAJ. GEN. Crook was interviewed on

MAJ. GEN. Crook was interviewed on
a great variety of subjects upon his arri-
val in Chicago. Among other things he
was asked if in his opinion the army
offers a field for ambitious young men, to
which he replied: mo, it doesn't. The
training at West Point is admirable; a
good preparation to civic life. When the
young man enters the army he gets into
nets and grooves. He forms insufficient
ideas OF our government, its theory, and
relations to the people. He does not
learn enough about the temper and dis
position of the people among whom he is
to act, for in our situation and with our
conditions, internal trouble is rather to be
feared than external. After West Point,
civil life is Il better preparation
than army life for a man who
wants to be a great soldier
and is waiting for opportunities. Grant,
Rosecrans and other prominent war gem
erals, graduates of West Point, who were
in civil life at the beginning of the rebel
lion, took higher rank than they probably
would have taken if they had been in the
army. Promotions are so much slower
in the regular than in the volunteer ser
vice. At the first of the war Grant was
pushed forward. He had been In civil
life and the people knew he was a soldier
and called for him. Other West Pointers
were out on the frontiers at some obscure
two company post, and were not called
for, and went creeping slowly up through
the regular promotions"
, 1888-05-12

popular man is mentioned by a political
speaker caused the Republican convention
at Springfield to do a most ridiculous
thing. Chairman Payson, in his inaugu-
raj speech, said: 1T was about fourteen
months ago that we laid to rest Gen. Lo-
gan" and forthwith came a tornado OF
applause, hurrahs, hat-throwings, and
other evidences of the boundless Joy the
delegates seemed to feel that the senator
had been laid to rest. 1t was worse than
ridiculous; it was almost idiotic.
, 1888-05-12

THE Denver Republican in a brief
article on the subject of the board of
trade pamphlet issued by Laramie. says
among other things: Laramie is not
much known beyond the region of the
mountains. But in Denver it is known
and has many well wishers. 1t is looked
upon by Denver people as a friendly city,
and their desire is that the W places
may aoon be connected by rail"
, 1888-05-12
VIII They Ever Learnt


A regular army officer in Nebraska was
killed recently while fooling with a gun.
VIII the West Pointers never learn that
the country intended them to handle fans
and bouquets and not sabers and fire.
arms2
, 1888-05-12
A Question of Privilege.

"Aut Blaine, aut Nullus," remarked
Congressman Foran to Congressman
O'Neil Of Missouri in a little political talk
yesterday.
well" replied MIR. O'Neil, 81 never
heard of Nullus before, but I'm id if |
think Blaine ought after his letter of de-
clination."
, 1888-05-12

Fortunately for the self esteem of the
rest of mankind, doctors are not half as
wise as they look.
, 1888-05-12

MONTANA is alleged to be hungcring
for a chance to bring in 5000 head of
cattle from Texas.
, 1888-05-12

With every Cash Purchase of $3.50
worth of goods I will present one
Ticket in the Grand Drawing for
the following Five Prizes:
First Prize 800 Cabinet Grand Piano.
Second Prize 500 sUOrth of Diamonds.
Third Prize 100 sOOrth of Dry Goods.
Fourth Prize SO sUOrth of Dry Goods.
Fifth Prize 25 sUOrth of Dry Goods.