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Wichita eagle., 1888-11-27
THE CAPITAL OF KANSAS.
Its Removal to a More Central Posi-
ton Demanded

The directors of the Wichita board of
trade yesterday spent an hour or so dis
cussing the good Of the state at large.
A number of enterprises and interests
were suggested as needing conservation,
such as this city with its capital and in
huence could very materially aid and en-
courage. In the matter of better SEED
especially in the lines of wheat, corn and
potatoes, for seeds that are better
adapted to our soil, climate
and seasons there was but one conclu-
sion, and the necessarymoney and steps
are being taken to secure and supply
these. Wichita as the commercial me-
tropolis Of the state is being looked to
by great number of interests of late
and her great commercial organization
are resolved that no dog in the man
GER spirit shall ever be attributed to her.
From her aggregated wealth, which ex-
ceeds that Of any other city in the state
by far, it was developed that Sedgewick
is paying more money towards the cree
ton of the capitol building now in course
Of erection than the entire expenses of
the county as county amount to-
This naturally brought up the question
OF the capital, its out of the way location,
lack of public spirit and enterprise
evinced by her citizens and the demand
of the state at large for a more con-
venient and central location. The
further discussion of this move and the
Of committees to be backed
by the necessary means to make an
move was adjourned over till
the meeting this afternoon when it is
hoped there may be even a fuller atten-
dance than the full meeting of yester-
lay.
To give our readers an idea of the situa
ION, we herewith give diagram of the
state of Kansas showing the geographic
al location OF the present capital:
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-27

By special assignment the house is to
vote December II upon the bill to refund
the direct tax paid by the loyal states IN
1861. 1t is understood that the Demo-
Gratis will attempt, first, to pass an
amendment deducting from the amounts
due under the bill the money distributed
among the states IN 1868; and. falling in
this, they will press an amendment 10 re-
fund the cotton tax. Of course they can
succeed in defeating the proposed meas
ure before the ensuing session of the
house, but it will be beyond their power
to control matters after the fourth of
March next. There are a number of i'm
portant matters awaiting the accession
of the Republicans to control of the gov
eminent for attention and proper ad-
justment. but it will not be long before
this will take place.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-27
ALlTrLE ALLEGED INSIDE HISTORY.

1t was Manton Marble who did it, a
Washington correspondent of the New
York World tells us, though Colonel
Henry Watterson helped to the extent of
his abilities and opportunities. Marble
argued President Cleveland and all but
one of the members of the cabinet into
the belief that the western states were
ripe for politico-economic revolution,
and that a message devoted exclusively
to the tariff would be just the thing to
precipitate. Then he wrote out draft
OF a message and took it to the White
house.
About this time the secretary of the
navy, who had been sick, returned to
Washington. The president showed him
Marbles composition, and asked him
what he thought of it. Mr.. Whitney
thought unfavorably of it, and said SO.
He pointed out to the president pas
sage in which Marble had got his facts
wrong, and the president made note of
1t. he further pointed out that, however
just and commemorate Marbles senti-
ments might be In themselves, it would
be bad politics to embody them in mes
sage and thrust them into the presiden-
tial canvass unless the country was ready
to accept them, and he didn't
think it was. Mr.. Cleveland seemed sur
prised and disappointed, and asked him
to take time for reflection. Subsequently
there was some rather warm talk at a
cabinet meeting, in the course of which
Colonel Villas as good as called Mr.. Whit
ney timid temporizer and opportunist,
and Mr.. Whitney replied that prudence
wasn't cowardice any more than reckless
bravado was courage. He found himself
in a minority of one, however. 1t was
decided to make the tariff the Issue of
the campaign.
But his emphatic disapproval of the
policy virtually determined upon during
his absence from the capital was not
wholly without effect. The Worlds
historian says:
On the night of the cabinet meeting Mr.
Cleveland was in consultation with his
private secretary until 2 o'clock in the
He was greatly disturbed by
the position Mr.. Whitney had taken, hav-
ing always regarded him as the shrewdest
political adviser and the best equipped
statesman in the cabinet. Finally he.
threw the message from him in an irritable
and declared that it was too late
to retreat. The message was sent in
AS transmitted to congress there were
some changes from Mr. Marbles compo-
sition, but the main features were pre-
served, and in some of the idiomatic ex-
the ex-editor's style can be easily
All this is ancient history now, to be
sure, but it is interesting.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-27

From present indications it would
seem that the oleomargarine QUESTION Will
be settled in the near future without the
intervention of legal enactments. The
wonderful increase of dairy products
throughout the west and southwest, if it
is maintained for a year or two longer,
will force the substitutes for butter into
inocuous desuetude, so to speak. Take,
for instance, the state of Iowa. There
are already established and in successful
operation FIVE hundred creameries and
the number is increasing. and their out
put is now sufficient to supply the home
demand. with an increasing surplus for
outside markets, so that oleomargarine
has been crowded out of the state,
according to the report of the state dairy
commissioner. Our own state Is but
little behind Iowa in this matter and
within twelve months we have no doubt
the creamery and dairy products viii
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-27
On To Oklahoma.



From band Of raiders the Oklahoma
boomers" have grown into body Of
representative men. The question of
opening this large body of land to white
settlers has come down 10 the point
whether few monopolistic cattle kings
with an absurily cheap lease from a few
Indians with an invalid little shall keep
from settlement and cultivation II 800
600 acres or good land. 1t Is bad enough
TO have good Indian titles In the way of
the developments of the southwest with
out having also bad Indian titles barring
the progress of civilization.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-27
Kansas VS. PENNSYLVANIA.

'Jim" Smith. Governor Martins pri-
vate secretary, telegraphed to Governor
Beaver. of Pennsylvania, about ten days
ago as follows: Glow much plurality did
Pennsylvania give for Harrison? We
are holding back our returns in Kansas
to go you 5000 better" Governor
Beaver and Mr. Smith were schooImates,
hence the familiarity. The governor
responded: Don't try it; Pennsylvania
will give Harrison more plurality than
Kansas has votes. We. would like to
know what Governor Beaver thinks of it
by this time.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-27
County Assessor.



The county clerks convention just
closed here, adopted by an overwheim.
ing vote a memorial resolution asking
the legislature to create the Office of
county assessor, in order to simplify as
sessments, save expense and secure
greater uniformity and justice in the
levying of taxes. The present system is
proverbial for its faults and inequalities.
The convention of clerks was a repre-
sentative body of men who have formed
their ideas from actual contact with the
work, and as they represent three
fourths of the state, the State Journal
gives great weight to their opinions.
We believe their views should receive
the careful consideration and action of
the lawmakers soon to be assembled.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-27

Some eastern manufacturers say that
if the supply of natural gas now used for
fuel purposes in Pittsburg, indianapolis,
Findlay and some other points holds out
as seems possible, it will give these CEN
tiers such an advantage over other points
that the whole manufacturing business
may be revolutionized in some of the far
eastern states. And not only is the man
tory there to be injured in its produc-
tons, but the coal interests must suffer,
as this fuel cannot compete with oil and
gas. The shutting down of a great num-
Der of coal mines along the Monongahela
river within few days is said to be
partly due to the new competition in
fuel. Truly we are living in wonderful
times.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-27

There are indications that Senator AL
lison of Iowa is not to have walk-over
in the next senatorial election of that
state. Governor Larrabee,.. who has
served two terms as chief executive, with
increasing popularity, is being urged to
become candidate for the senate. He
has the confidence of the people in re-
markable degree and would make for
midable opponent against any man in
the state. Such contest might make
Senator Allison chances of reelection
doubtful. but Allison is giant with the
people of his state.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-27
Conway Il al Right

Prom TIE STAR.
Some of our neighboring papers seem
to take ademoniacal delight in proclaim
ing TO the world that the sugar works
of Conway Springs were not success,
when they are fully aware that It Is lie
from the ground up, for all the proofs
that are needed can b~ brougot to show
that 1t is success IN the highest sense Of
the word, and made lots of good hard
cash, clear money for the company and
the farmers that raised the cane. and
that we will have another factory twice
as large and refinery next year.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-27

A day or two ago the EAGLE made
mention of the renewal of the proposition
TO divide Texas and ventured the opinion
that it would not be done for the reason
that the people of the state DO not desire
a division of the state. In reference to
the subject the Dallas News, one of the
leading papers Of the state, says:
Outside papers are just now amusing
themselves and outside statesmen are en-
pertaining their audiences with discus
sion of the division of Texas Texas states
men and newspapers have not the temerity
TO rush in where angels fear to tread
Oblivion is making long reach for those
who in Texas advocate the division Of
Texas
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-27
Thanks, Awfully. Kind Sir.

From the Anthony Journal.
Anthony is proud to follow where
Wichita leads.
What Wichita undertakes that she per-
forms. Watch for the early growing of
the Oklahoma rooster.
Wichita is truly Peerless Princes. )"
She entertained the five hundred dele
gates to the Oklahoma convention in
royal style, and then through her board
of trade subscribed $500 for the good of
the cause.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-27
Let Down the Bars.

UuIvane Record.
The Oklahoma meeting held in Wich-
ita last Wednesday was well attended,
many of the noted boomers from other
states being present. If the opening of
that land of promise is to do ali the good
for us that its most ardent advocates
claim it WILL then we say let it be
opened at once. 1t is claimed that when
Oklahoma Is settled and the land put in
cultivation, that we will have but little
to fear from the destruction of crops by
the hot winds. If this is true theory,
and if there are no other advantages to
be derived from the change, let us have
the bars let down at once.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-27

South Carolina cast upwards of II 900
less votes this year than two years ago,
and nearly $4,000 less then than 1880;
but it is noticed that the Democratic ma
iority is reported practically the same
each year, that is, in the neighborhood of
$4,000. The total vote of the state was
less than this congressional district cast
in the recent election, yet the state has
the same number of representatives in
congress as Kansas.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-27
THE NEW LIVESTOCK MARKET.

Kansas City continues to boast that
it sis distined to be the greatest live
stock market in the world" Already it
claims to practically control the entire
trade of Western Missouri, Southern and
Western Nebraska, Colorado. Indian
Territory, Texas, New Mexico and Ari-
zonio. That the Kansas City market
has for several years had the first say at
the livestock from a considerable por-
ton of the territory mentioned must be
admitted; but it is likewise true that for
many years prior to the establishing of
the market at Kansas City, the live
stock of the entire west went to Chicago
and st. Louis. In like manner Wichita
today steps into the arena, and hence
forth Will take the place Of Kansas City
as the natural market for more than half
the territory named as belonging to that
place. 1t will be hard to convince Kan
sas City and other livestock markets
that Wichita will seriously inter-
fere with that trade, just as Chicago
laughed at Kansas City's first preten-
sions as a rival, but the latter case
proved to be no joke, just as it will be
In the present case.
1t is hardly necessary to go over the
statement af facts so often repeated, of
Wichita's location, its accessibility by
lines of communication already estab-
lished and others to be opened in the i'm
mediate future, of the facilities for
handling livestock here, the ample cap
ital now employed and the unlimited
supply ready for use as it may be needed,
etc. These conditions are ours and
everybody knows it, and this will serve
to facilitate the growth of the market
here and place it in the shortest possible
time in the position of successful COM
petitor with the leading trade centers of
the country. Whoever may be skeptical
of this state of case and what is to follow
need but to come and see to be convinced,
else he is to be overwhelmed by the de-
velopments of the next twelve months.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-27

marily, is supply and demand, which
may be aggravated by manipulation, but
the resources of the country are too great
to permit the manipulation of prices for
any length of time by one man or any
set OF men. This may not be palpable
doctrine to some, nevertheless it is true.
and while trusts and combinations may
flourish for a season, the people have it
in their power to regulate them if they
so determine,
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-27

Since the election Noble Prentis has
gone on an excursion to the Border
Battle Fields" Pea Ridge, Cane Hill,
Prairie Grove and Wilson Creek, with
the intention of comparing their ap-
pearance with the time of the war. 1t
is stated that Mr. Prentis will collect
data for the completion of book of
"reminiscences that he has had in writing
for some time but which will issue at an
early dav,
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-27
EXCHANGE SHOTS.

One Of the Results Of the Victory.
Clay Center Times.
Thirteen Republican route agents who
were let out by Mr.. Cleveland, applied to
Mr. Ingalls, in one day for reinstatement.
In addition to this twenty other men saw
MIR. ingalls, concerning appointments of
various kinds on the same day The lot
of a senator, like that of a policeman, is
not happy one.
What Indians Have Done.
Chicago Herald.
Indians IN the United States last
year cultivated 227. 265 acres of
land. and raised IA, 1853 bushels of
wheat, 934. 972 bushels Of corn, 512.137
bushels of oats and barley. $4,000
bushels of vegetables and 101, S2S tons of
hay. They also owned 35S. 1874 horses
and mules, III ,407 head of cattle. 40, SIT
swine and ], 117.272 sheep.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-27
came due

Gen. J. NJ. Palmer. the Democratic
candidate for governor of Illinois, since
his defeat has withdrawn his member
ship from the Grand Army of the Re-
public. because, he alleges, that order is
run in the interest of the Republican
party. The general is a nice man, but he
has got his ideas of partisanship and pat
riotism mixed
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-27

The Democratic Scott County Sentinel
says that eff Jehovah himself was to run
for governor of Kansas on the Demo-
cratic ticket he couldn't carry his own
precinct. The average Kansas Republi-
can is beyond redemption" This is
equal in audacity to the banter made by
Satan to Christ on the pinnacle of the
temple, and we have little doubt that the
Masters response will be in effect the
same.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-27

A book will shortly be published that
may elicit considerable discussion. We
refer to The Bible and Land, published
Cat $1.00 by its author, the Rev. James
B. Converse, at Morristown, Tenn. DR..
Sherwood, of the Homilectic Review,
says: Its argument is certainly an origi-
nal one, and contrary, as a whole, to the
received ideas held and taught in our So
cial science and political economy text
books. And yet it will and must COM
mend itself to all fair-minded and think
ing people,"
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-27

If the senate committee that has been
investigating the dressed beef question
at ST. Louis for the past ten days had
gone to Atchison, Leavenworth, or To-
peka they would have gotten some
pointers that would have been of value
to them as to the solution of the prob
lem. Those towns solthed while ago.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-27

Sumner, Sedgwick, Butler, Cowley,
Kingman, Harper and the south half OF
Reno counties are green with a success
sion of great wheat fields. The plant tor
the entire area goes into winter In an ex-
ceptionally excellent condition.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-27

Kansas City, Mo-, don't seem TO be
overly anxious concerning the PROPOSE
ton to adopt new charter. Out of a
possible vote of $4,000 only a few more
than 1900 had registered Saturday. But
perhaps that number represents the free
holders Of the city who alone are entitled
to vote at the charter election.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-27

The light-fngered fraternity seem to
be doing a very successful business IN
Atchison of late The Patriot tells OF a
bank officer who was relieved ef 800
and another citizen of 500, both on the
same day. last week.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-27

General Fisk is said to have recently
declared that even if prohibition does
not prohibit it is as efficient as elections
are, since elections do not elect. The
general was speaking from the stand
noint of personal experience.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-27
Just How She Heels

Topeka Journal.
The Wichita people have the good
taste to say that they don't want any
more hangings in that city, and if the
government wants to do any more
choking, why do it somewhere else. As
for Wichita, she is too good town to be
brutality.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-27

be largely in excess of the local demands
There IS no question but there are hand
some profits in this industry, even with
the prices of the products low enough to
crowd out all limitations.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-27
Apropos to Thanksging-Tide

Charitable organizations, getting ready
for the winter campaign, may feel the
need of an orthodox motto to indicate
their aims and quicken their activity.
Here is one of them, taken from the old
Scotch Book of Common Order:
Now cald December is cummut in
And poor mannis back is clothed thin:
Field and cleith him then as re NAV,
The Lord will it threefold repay.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-27

sWhat shall Memphis do to be saved
from everlasting mud"'-Memphis Ava
lanche.
That is. indeed, poser for the town
that bankrupted itself few years ago
putting down Nicholson pavement that
rotted out and was gone before the
bonds issued in payment therefor be-
came due.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-27
New York's Official Vote,

Philadelphia Times
The vote of the state of New York has
been officially canvassed and the returns
made in all but two counties-New York
and Kings. The official returns for the
two counties mentioned will not differ
TO any great extent from the figures al
ready published. The result is as fol-
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-27

The Democrats of Kansas now refer
to the recent election as ''the late biz
.ard." Twas rather cold day for them
for fact.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-27

will this be. Remember Capt. Eads and
the Jetties, as the mouth of the Missis-
sippi has been opened SO will the harbor
of Galveston be.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-27

A lady writes US for the author of the
''Mills of the God' and the exact quota
ton. Answer: Chas. Herbert in tie Six
tenth century wrote
Gods mills grind slow, but sure"
Friedrich Won Logaw in the same cen
fury wrote:
Though the mills of God grind slowly, yet
They grind exceedingly SMALL
Though with patience He stands waiting,
With exactness grfnds He all,
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-27

Arkansas is rapidly taking rank among
the great coal mining states of the
country. 1t is rich in mineral, timber
and agriculture and only needs to throw
off the dominion of bourbonism in the
management of its affairs to become one
of the wealthiest states in the union.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-27

Judge Peters is in Washington, Sena'
tor Plumb went on from st. Louis last
week, and Senator ingalls, left for there
Yesterday.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-27
A Common Sense View.
Clearwater Sun.

Clearwater Sun.
Well, the great Oklahoma convention
| is over; Wichita has been the gamer as
| she usually is in any great move made
! for the development of the great south
west. Temporarily, the southern tier of
counties may be losers, but this VIII be
for short time only. After the flush
of the first excitement is over, the think
ing class will stop and ponder and won
| der why this mad rush to an unknown
! land. About this time they VIII have
reached the beautiful prairies of south
ern Kansas and their admiratian will be
so great that they will buy some fell
low out who offers his farm for
half its worth and thus Kan
sas will be the winner in the end. We
are going to make prophecy; now mark
| this; if Oklahoma Is opened to settle
ment within the next year and Kansas is
blest with good crops, Wichita will have
10000 more population than any city in
Kansas in 1892.
The Record of the Pivotal State.
Bu7alo Commercial
A short table from 1910 tells the story
of these three pivotal states:
1S40-All for Harrison.
1S44-New York for Polk: New Jersey
and Connecticut for Clay.
1S4S-All for Taylor.
1S52-All for Pierce.
1S56-New York and New Jersey for
Buchanan Connecticut for Ere
mont.
1s60-New York and Connecticut for
Diucoln: New Jersey for Douglas
Is64-New York and Connecticut for
Lincoln: New jersey for BicClel-
Ian.
1s6S-New York and New Jersey for
Seymour: Connecticut for Grant
1S72-All for Grant
1S76-All for Tilden.
ISS0-New York and Connecticut for
Garfield: New Jersey for Hancock.
1Ss4-All for Cleveland.
Deep Water on the South,
Arkansas City Dispatch
In observing the history Of this coun-
try one fact stands out prominent No
great measure for the improvement OF /.
the country that had merit in il has !
been agitated that has not finally sue |
ceeded.
When the first agitation IN regard 10 /
spanning the country with railroad, |
and connecting the Atlantic with the Pa /
cific was started. il was a speck of cloud 1
in the air. 1t grew 10 be an accomplished /
fact.
Now that the great states OF the west /
have taken up the idea Of shorter com
munication with tide water, western
energy and pluck will not stop Until
there Is deep water upon the Texas coast
sufficient 10 float the largest vessels.
The commerce of an inland nation de-
uaands il. communicated with the
vast country south Of us, which is soon
TO be the seat Of nevT government do
mands IT, Kansas ard the Indian tsrri-
tory demands ii. No rlore important
question can now be agitated In ;hs west
for the west, and sse predict that as
every great reform thai has been Of
value that has been presented TO the
American ueoose has hesa success 20