Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-26

postponed.
The first paper taken up was one read il
the morning by Prof. L. Z. Sayre on tn
manufacture of binding Irvine. The autho
Of this paper stated that he had goot
grounds for believing that the manufact
ure of binding Irvine was a practicable
enterprise for the state to take hold OF ant
encourage. He gave history OF twin'
making in the state; described the plan
which was placed in 'S3 at Lawrence ant
explained why this mandatory was dis
continued-not because OF its tlnancia
success but combination of circum
stances, principly because of poor man
ager at the head of the concern. Prof
Sayre said that mill could be started OF
capital of SIS, 900. This would give d
| capacity of fifteen tons per week, running
| twenuy-four hours per day. This money
would paw for plant, all machinery and
stock. 1t would be necessary to manu-
| facture large stock ahead to meet the
sudden and extraordinary demand during
the months of June, July and August.
Banks would loan upon this excess of
stock necessary to supply the extra market
in months specified. Mr.. t. D. Bowersock,
stockholders of plant above referred to.
This gentleman states that the amount OF
copital above named would surely meet
the demand and with it company could
compete with other manufactures and
reap handsome returns.
Prof Kelleman in discussing the paper
said that very many different fibres possess
ed the requisite properties which are re-
garded as essential in the manufacture of
binding Irvine. Even cotton has been
suggested as available and out of this
material a prominent manufacturing COM
pany proposed not long since to make all
the binding Irvine needed in one of the
northwestern states, and to sell it to the
farmers at as low a price as was charged
for binding Irvine before the present eX-
orbitant price was reached
But there are two common Kansas
weeds that claim attention in this con-
nection, namely, the Ambition or Velvet
Leaf, sometimes also called the Indian
Mallow, and the Dogbane or Apocynum.
the first of these-the Abutilou-belongs
to the Mallow family to which also the
cotton belongs. The fibre produced by
this weed separates readily from the stem;
it is abundant and Of good quality. 1t is,
1 would think, quite possible that this
weed could be grown in sufficient quantity
by the farmers of the state. 1t might be
found to be very remunerative crop upon
trial. The other weed, namely, the Dog
bane belongs to the Dogbane family, near
relatives of the Milkweed family. 1t is
not as conspicuous nor as common weed
as the first named species, though it pro-
duces strong fibre that may be as valu-
able. 1t is likely to be found however that
the Dogbane will be more difficult to pro-
duce in sufficient quantity, nevertheless L
would recommend its trial.
In his paper on the Respiration of the
Salamander," Prof. Snow announced the
discovery of the method by which this ami
NAL in its final or air breathing stage is
able to sustain life while remaining below
the surface of the water. A continuous
stream of water was observed passing
into the mouth through each nostril, the
mouth being opened from eight to nine
times minute to allow the escape of the
water thus taken in. Folds of the mucous
membrane in the posterior part of the
mouth apparently perform the function of
removing the oxygen from the inspired
water. During portion of the time this
amphibian has its nostrils out of the water
and breathes air directly into its lungs. but
during at least an equal portion of time
the aquatic respiration is maintained in
the manner above indicated. Thus is
solved the previously unexplained problem
of the power of these animals to live in the
water without coming to the surface for
air
The Hon. J. r. Mead, of Wichita, pre-
scented a paper on the Occurrence of gold
IN Montana"
He gave quite a resume of his observa-
tons In that region.
Exceedingly rich deposits were found in
the territory and more recent gravels in
the gulches and former water courses, and
the glacial beds which had their sources
near the summit of the main maintain
range.
Many of the rich deposits are formed on
the former bars from 20 to 100 feet above
the present streams.
No two gulches yield exactly the same
character of gold. 1t varies from S12 to
$40 per ounce in value. Silver is its most
ally.
He explained the different kinds and
methods of mining.
Prof +. H. L. Baily read a paper on
"The analysis of Kansas mineral water"
The result of his labors was shown the
in printed form which was at
tended with observations on the salient
point of the Saline subject.
Prof Blake read paper describing the
work of Prof. w. S. Franklin of the state
on the subject of 'Equasions
of water jets in Barker's mills AS the
name would give one slight suspicion of
n mathematical problem the audience
seemed to feel that although the water
jets might have been very transparent to
Prof. Franklin. when they looked at the
array of equasions on the board without
the assistance of very powerful Tense.
they were not able to fully understand the
relation that existed between the jets and
result.
Prof. Marion read paper which was
the result of his own and Prof. B. J. Dali
rows work on the Second settling of ce-
The paper showed work and
careful preparation and deals in an inter-
asting way with the many difficult ques-
tons relating to cements.
Prof. l.. E Sayer was called upon for
paper, Notes on AlbominoideS The
time was limited and he spoke of only one
or two points leaving the publication of
The paper to show the true merit of the |
paper. He took occasion at the same time |
% dispose Of his second paper on the pro- !
gram, "A new pocket microscope" 1t /
vas the result of his own work and sug /
yested to him as a necessity in making an /
of minute flowers 1t gives /