The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-08-16
THE CRACKER FACTORY.

CG. LOUIS parties caused cOOSlQSFaDle cOiu-
ment on the streets, and in connection
with this bit of news rumOr got afOat
that it was purchased by the trust and
that as a matter of fact it would be closed.
The rumor got started too late to weigh
very heavy for the danger of such thing
had passed previous TO the sale referred 10.
There are in every city number who want
nothing said in the papers for fear OF
offending some bug a-bOo, but the better
element want the facts, being willing TO
bide by them, and here goes.
The cracker combination was formed
about year ago in New York and is
known as the New York Biscuit company
1t would be difficult matter 10 say VINO
is in it but 1t IS not so difficult to
say who is not. 1t is authOrita-
lively stated that theDiamond Match
company was the originator OF the idea
and that Armour, Pullman. Standard Oil
company and several other large concerns
are interested in it. They bought out
several large factories, amongst them Z.
a. Kennedy, Of Chicago, and the largest
factories in the east Cash offers were
made then for smaller factories and the
plan at once became apparent A low
price would be offered for all the factories
in the west and would naturally be ac-
cepted, for otherwise their trade would be
ruined. This combination could afford TO
come in their territory and sell goods
away below living prices. While the con-
ditiOns were as stated the Garneau's, Of st.
Louis, were figuring on the purchase Of
the Wichita cracker factory, but here was
a prospect that was not promising and
until they could see some way out OF IL
II seemed prudent TO wait. Mr.. Garneau,
Sr., is one of the oldest manufacturers Of
crackers in the west, owning large aud
successful factories in ST. Louis and other
points. They represent an immense capital
but no one firm could hope TO successfully
fight the New York Biscuit Co., whose in
tentions were so apparent. At this time
all of the western factories began 10 take
in the situation and it was evident that
their only safety was in combination. Ac-
cOrdingly the American Biscuit and Man
ufactUring company was formed and the
understanding was that the Wichita fac
tory should be taken in, and it was with
this understanding that Mr. Garneau
bought it. The sale was coEsummated
about a month ago and it will be accepted
by the American Biscuit and Manufactur-
lug company during the next thirty days,
after which the factory will be run TO its
full capacity
The following circular will be issued by
Mr.. Garneau to the trade and gives a gen
eral idea OF the plan that has been adopted
by the western people for their protection:
THE plant and business of the Wichita
Cracker company has been purchased by
the American Biscuit and Manufacturing
company In making this announcement,
the proprietOrs of the Wichita Cracker
company feel that brief explanation re-
garding the change Of ownership is due
from them TO their many friends, both Gus
toners and consumers, who have 50 gener-
Ously favored them in the past.
The American Biscuit and Manufact-
uring company Is regularly incorporated
under the laws of the state ofIllinois. with
a capital of SO, 600, COO Its officers are J.
L. Loose, president: D. F. Bremmer. first
vice president: L. D. Dozier, second vice
president: W. ". Shaw, Treasurer; II. F.
Worries, secretary. Its headquarters are in
Chicago, and it has branches in every large
city of the northwest. west and south.
All Of these factories will be operated in
future, as they have been in the past, by
men of long experience in their line of
business. who have developed their present
large successful concerns from very small
beginnings.
The company has carefully estimated
that with its present improved facilities
for manufacturing and selling goods, and
the decreased expense of same, a better
article can he offered for less money than
heretofore and still leave fair margin for
the producer: in other words, the COM
pauy proposes to give the consumer the
benefit Of such measures Of economy as it
may introduce into the manner of con-
Quoting its business in the future. 1t
appreciates thoroughly that the interest of
consumers in the matter is to have the
best goods at reasonable prices, and its
earnest endeavor viii be to follow this
principle in its fullest meining.
In conclusion we may add that the new
corporation Is western enterprise, owned
by western manufacturers and operated by
western money. and it confidently asks the
patronage of the western public.
II Is not 70 be supposed that the New
York company will enter into any fight at
present for the western trade with a COM
biuation that Is as strong as their own,
nor Is it TO be supposed that the western
dealer VIII forget the situation and where
his interests lie. The prices are likely TO
remain unchanged, as the American com
pany does not propose 70 lose any money
until fight Is made on them, when, if
necessary, the millions will 90.
The management Of the Wichita factory
viii devoIve upon Mr. James Garneau,
who has come to Wichito with his family
and intends TO make his future home here.
In speaking of the matter, Mr.. Garneau
said the factory thus far had been a great
success. and if with their experience and
facilities they could not extend the bust
ness no one would be more surprised than
themselves. The product of the factory,
he says, viii rival any of the eastern
crackers. and Will include everything in
the trade.
AN ENCOURAGING REPORT.
Mr. c. II. Morehouse has been spending