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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1890-09-20
THE FOOT GIVES THE SPEED.
How Bonner Made His Horses
World-Beaters.
Prof. Roberge Made a Scientific Study of
the Equine Hoof and Discovered the
Secret - Practical Hints to
Horse Owners.
tCoPYRIGHT, 1901

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VI ~niM M HILE the love of
TI@M WA the horse is uni
nv WI versal, the trot-
In M ting hors s
NXS probably more
~ a characteristic
OF Americans than of any other
people under the sun. This being
the case, it is remarkable how
few there are who make the horse a
scientific study. One result of this
partial knowledge is the popular idea
that illustrious pedigree exclusively
confers speed. While it brings indis-
pensible qualities, still the purse has
often been accorded to the horse whose
said, mo foot no horse"
There are so many differences in the
formation of the equine foot that it
would be impossible in single article
even to enumerate them. The perfect
foot is symmetric and well-balanced
in all its parts, so that it gives no une-
quail strain to the horse, the hoof being
in d straight line from the Coronet to
its base, and the coffin" joint, which
forms the center of the foot, being so
placed that there is no excess of hoof on
either side to unbalance it, or to disturb
the perfect eq1ipoise.
Yet perfect foot is only perfect so long
as the owner of the animal keeps it So
There is nothing more changeable
The slightest neglect will permit the
growth of an excess of hoof with the
most unwishe6-for results, as far as the
comfort and speed of the horse are con-
cerned. With the center of gravity
unsettled by an excess of hoof behind
which causes contraction, the forward
portion of the hoof will curve and as
sumo concave shape that weakens the
whole foot and distresses the animal
Again, with an excess of hoof in front,
the wall of the hoof will assume a con-
vex curve, the forward portion bullying
outward. Both these abnormal forma-
tions strain the ankles and distress the
horse, the first causing conclusion, the
second by throwing the weight on the
back tendon.
The growth of the hoof is rapid and its
symmetry should be kept intact. When
reduced to its proper size, its base re-
sembles straight line from toe to heel;
the coronary bone, coffin bone and cOf-
fin joint, well balanced on perpendic-
ular basis of support that gives no un-
due strain to any ligament or muscle.
and this is the true position of the hoof.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1890-09-20
A Relief to Himselt

Gentleman Ito Uncle Rastus, VIM Wis
troubled with a balky mule)-Uncie Ha's !
do you think kicking that mule u
stomach viii make him go? an, 80
Uncle Rastus-Da haint nuthn "os ~
dat mule go when be 'cludes not to, san.
only hckin' him TO- my OVID ssEaslsOs''A
Accident NsEs.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-19
PERSONALS.

The only Bill Nye VIII arrive in the city
today.
Mr.. j. F. Morris, Kinsley, is at the
Carey.
Mr.. C. Matson, Chicago, is in the city
today
Mr.. Paul Cypress, Harper, is in the city
today.
G. H. Logan, of st. Louis. is at the Met
ropole.
w. J. Cluster, of Chicago, is at the Met
ropole.
Mr.. T. J. S Turnkey, Runnymede, is at
the Carey.
Mr. W. j. Kendrick, St. Louis, is in the
city today
MIR. w F. Hazleton. Boston, is at the
Manhattan.
Mr.. Z. H. Davis went to Chicago yester-
day morning.
John Massey, of Anthony, spent yester-
day in the city.
James Sexton, of Augusta, spent yester-
day in the city
MIR. H c. ChaTee. Chicago was in the
city last night
Mr.. C. H. Gardner, Chicago, was in the
city yesterday.
Mr. F. B. Brooks, Chicago, was in the
city last night.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Collins are in the
city from Cheney.
J. F. Finney, of st. Louis, is calling on
friends IN the city.
Judge Blackburn, of Anthony. spent
yesterday in the city.
Mr.. D. p Van Fleet. Del Norte, Col,
was in the city last night
Mr.. B. J. Potter, of Kansas City, will be
in the city for few days.
H. Work, of Ellsworth, was attending to
business i'll the city yesterday.
j. A Houser, of Indianapolis, arrived
Yesterday aud Is at the Metropole
+. f. McGown, of Pueblo, is looking
after some business matters IN the city.
Messrs. p B. Dilday, w. g. Dodd and T.
Cheering, of Cheney, were in the city last
night.
Mr.. William Z. Bolton, editor of the
'kiowa Signal" was in the city last night
en- route for home.
Chester Howe, Esq, of Kingfisher, ar
rived last evening and Will speud TWO or
three days with his friend here, Charles c.
Carlton.
Mr. VIM. Casewell. of the Eagle Cornice
works, leaves within a fews days for
Eureka Springs to be absent some weeks
il the interest OF his health.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-19
WILL PUSH THE WORK.

Work on the trenches for the concrete
part of the foundation for the city build
ing will be commenced today. Mr. j. V.
Woods who has the contract for founda-
tion work expects TO have it completed by
the first OF april. His contract calls for
the wall to be eight feet above the surface.
Below surface in concrete and
Augusta stone will be used and at the
surface the Alma stone will commence.
Architect Broudfout says it will take
rushing work to have the building COM
pleted by the first of next year. the time
epecified in the contract. But in his
judgement it can be completed by that
time and the work being done in proper
manner that will be enough time to spend
on stone wall the size of the city build
ing
4 councilman said yesterday that he
thought the council ought to figure on
putting clock in the tower of the city
building. The premium paid on the city
building bonds he thought would show
enough surplus to buy fine clock which
would announce the hours in truly city
style. He thought it quite probable that
the matter would be considered some time
in the near future.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-19
SCHOOL BUILDING WATER SUPPLY.

Some of the residents of the city are
much concerned over the water supply
question for the city schools. The fran
chise of the water company provides that
the company supply the school buildings
with water but it is claimed the pupils at
many of the buildings use well water 1t
is the talk among many that the Emerson
building is forced to use well water. This,
however, is incorrect, according to the
clerk of the school board who says the
building for some weeks has been supplied
with water from the water company s
mains He says, however, that the Frank
lin building, Irving and Levy street
buildings so far nave not been supplied by
the water company. They are located near
mains and could easily be given good
water supply. The residents who have
pupils attending school at these buildings
are discussing in earnest the question and
are getting up petitions asking that the
school board comply with the suggestion
in the franchise of the water company. a
member of the board said yesterday that
the matter had never been called to the
attention of the board or in his judgment
it would have been attended TO long ago.
He had no doubt but that the board would
endeavor to comply with the request made
Just as soon as possible.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-19
EASTERN SCAR SOCIAL.

Last evening at Nasonic hall the ladies
of the Eastern Star entertained their
friends with a social, which for sociability
and a good time generally is rarely equaled
and never excelled. The repast was a
collation. of the choicest delcacies of the
season and out of season. One of the gen.
tlemen said his first thought was on, be-
holding the spread that the California
on wheels had contributed largely.
Everything was served to perfection, while
the merry jest and tightening repartee
aided digestion. After supper the follow
ing program was rendered in a most
pleasing manner and was greatly enjoyed
by all:
Recitation, by Arthur FeGtley.
Song, by Mrs. Horner.
Recitation, by Miss Nina Hall.
Whistling solo and organ accompani-
ment, by the Misses Hall.
Two speeches Gmpromtu), by Messrs.
Ike Hettinger and Harry Arnold.
Amongst those present were Messrs.
and Mesdames D. 4. Mitchell. Rev. Hor-
ner, Semon, Brook, Applegate, Deem.
Fegtley, Mckibben. David Smythe, j. d.
holt. Dr. l. A. Wbitlock, Whitiock, r.
Allen Hall, Saur, Starr, Holiday, Mrs. aud
Miss Sterling, OF Rochester, y. Y, Mrs
Fuller, of Winfield, Mrs. ?. A. Peckham,
the Misses Wilbur, Pearss, Hall. Milton,
Hall, Hotcakiss, Bonneil and Warth,
Messrs Wesselhoft. Dorsey, Arnold, Lud-
lum, Miller and Hettinger.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-19
NEW ELECTRIC LIGHT PLANT.

AS noticed briefly in yesterdays EAGL E
Wichita is shortly to have another electric
light plant, to be purely home institu-
tion. At meeting of fourteen prominent
citizens the preliminary steps were taken
and the majority of the stock placed. Yes
terday the attorney was instructed to draw
up a franchise and as soon as this passed
the council active steps will be taken to-
wards its construction. Although it is to
be a complete electric plant furnishing
both power and light its main business
will be the lighting of the private resi-
dences with incandescent lights. The
company will avail itself of the latest i'm
proyements, and having plenty of capital
will be able to furnish light at price
to compete with gas and even coal
oil taking into consideration the amount
of light furnished. Its location has been
practically agreed upon, but will not be
made known until the action of the coun-
Gil in regard to the franchise is determined.
Some outside capital will be invested In
the enterprise if all goes well, but at
present these. gentlemen are laborlng un-
der the erroneous impression that the city
administration is inclined to discriminate
against corporations on general principles.
Several of the leading citizens have as
sured them to the contrary, but they seem
inclined to await developments. The
light that will be furnished will be from
Edison's latest improved lamps, which re-
quire less powerful current than that
now in use making it less dangerous,
while the character of the electricity is
sliphtlv hi fferent reducing waste from in
duction and other causes.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-19
CALIFORNIA ON WHEELS

Yesterday the free exhibition of Cali
fornia's exhibits at the Missouri Pacific
depot was visited by great numbers OF peo-
pie and the same interest shown at first
was kept up during the dav. Nearly every
visitor was compelled to wait their turn
by falling in line and when once inside
would tarry long enough to make those
impatient who were still waiting. The
variety of the products makes more than a
casual survey necessary TO fully appprec-
late the wonderful growth in some in
stances. A few OF the products are quite
superior to those raised here at home but
in some instances the home productions
would not greatly suffer by comparison.
A few of the Sedgwick products are not
represented at all in California Or they
were left behind on account of the ex-
pense in shipping. Many of the visitors
would entertain themselves by making
comparisons between the products of the
golden state and the great agricultural
plains Of southwest Kansas. All agreed,
however, that ii was very pretty exhibi-
tion and much could be learned from il. One
can't help looking upon the wine when it
is red and in this instance it can be done
with safety. There are white wines, but
all the sentiment of Bacchus can most
easily bediscerned in the red Its beauty in
the bottle can be appreciated by many of
the visitors and even glimpse is worth
something. The exhibition will be open
all day today until9 O'Clock in the evening
when it will be taken via the Missouri
Pacific to Pueblo. Superintendent Nc
Donald and all of the attaches are very
kind and take an evident pride in showing
the products Of the state of their adoption.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-19
FIRST N. E. CHURCH

The services held in the First NJ. E.
church yesterday proved to be very inter
esting. The Bible reading at 2:30 was we'll
attended. DR.. Williamson Is certainly an
able studenG and eXpositor of the Bible.
The night service was one of special IN
terest The text for the evening was from
Acts IL 80: what must do to be saved. "
That the word was attended with the
power of holy spirit was evidenced by a
large number asking prayer for personal
salvation. There will be a Bible reading
this afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock. Every one
who possibly can should hear DR.. Will
hanson. The subject this afternoon
promises to be of unusual interests. Bring
your friends. your neighbors and your
bibles, and enjoy a profitable hour with the
doctor in earnest study of the words of the
word. Services tonight at 1:30. The af-
ternoon and night services are free and n
cordial invitation is extended TO all who
can come.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-19
4 GOOD TINE.

On Friday afternoon next at , O'Clock
at the Carlton school the birthdays Of
both Washington and Lowell will be
appropriately celebrated The sixth,
seventh and eighth grades will combine to
give one of the most unique and pleasing
entertainments ever given in this city. 1t
will be under the direction of Miss Dickid-
sou. the principal, who has designed the
program. 1t is needless TO say that there
will bs 8 very large attendance of the
friends of the pupils who will take part. for
aside from Miss Dickinson's popularity as
principal, her well know ability ensures
a very pleasing and Instructive entertain
nlerr. Oar Flags" viii be feature of
the occasion but the balance of the pro-
gram has been kept secret for obvious
rpaSDns
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-19
MARRIED.,

Yesterday evening at the residence Of
Judge Dixon. corner of Secord and Wich-
lta streets, father of the bride, Warren NJ.
Mckee and Sadie F. Webb. The bride
and groom are well and favorably known
Mr.. Mckee being foreman OF one of the
fire stations in the Wichita fire depart
ment, and the bride the accomplished and
only daughter Of Judge Dixon. About
twenty members of the fire department
were present. including Chief Walden
himself. The boys came with their hook
and ladder outfit, chemical and hose wag-
on from No. ]. Itwas spledid picture
to see them out in full dress and equip
ments. and as they drove up to Judge
Dixon's residence many OF the bystanders
on the street and at the Missouri Pacific
passenger depot rushed across the street
and looked anXiously as if they expected
to see the smoke come out Of the roof of
the house.
The fire boys marched into the house in
body and as there were already many
other invited guests every available foot of
room was occupied, but the well known
free and cordial hospitality of Judge and
Mrs. Dixon made all feel welcome and at
home.
At precisely $50 o'clock the bride and
groom made their appearance, and in a
brief, appropriate ceremony by the Rev.
w. j Tull they were pronounced husband
and wife. After congratulations most
sumptuous repast Was served. The pres
ents were numerous and valuable and the
occasion was most pleasant one through
out. Mr.. and Mrs. Mckee begin life to-
gether in very hattering manner and un-
der the most favorable circumstances The
EAGLE withes them a long and useful
career
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-19
IMMIGRATION BUREAr WORK.

The secretary of the immigration bureau
says the executive committee is now CIV
ing the question of advertising matter
some attention. The rate fare question
for passengers and for home seekers and
household goods being practically set
teied for all the states west of the Ohio to
Kansas the COMMITTEES finds the next Ques
ton that comes up most logically is the
advertising matter and the committee on
advertising consisting of Messrs Piatt,
Hubbard, Williams and Comiey, held a
meeting last night at the Occidental and
spent some time looking over the matter
sent in by the various committees for the
book to be issued by the bureau. Quite
number of the committees have responded
with copy and the committee hopes to be
able TO hand over TO the printer within
few days some of the matter for the book.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-19
ADJUSTMENTS.
CRAWFORD GRAND.

GEAN FOlsD otAaND.
The Spider and Fly company closed last
night at the Crawford Grand, having
shown to good business. The strong spe-
cialties fully atone for the absence of plot,
and the many striking features OF the
show make it a general success. Signor
Pagetti, the one legged horizontal bar per-
former. was considered wonderful and bis
turn met with hearty applause.
BILL NYE.
Bill Nye and his new company of musi-
cal stars appear tonight. The advance sale,
considering the short notice, IS IN excess
of any performance this season. Bill Nye
is 50 well known that no comments need
be made regarding his part OF the per-
formance. He is the only Bill Nye and no
one ever attempts 10 initiate him.
within that circle none burst walk bat he"
Miss Ollie Torbett is pronounced the
most celebrated young violinist IN Amer-
lea hy the New York press. While Der
pIayiny is said to be faultlessly true and
the tone pure, she seems TO breathe the
music into the violin which so faithfully y
interpret5 the varying emotions OF the
heart. In speaking OF Miss Torbett's first
appearance the New York Herald has she
following: "A young girl in fieeey cream
colured dress, and with a half-fTighTend
smile was the only person who aroused
the audience from its stupor.'
Both Mr.. Thalberg and Mr.. D0wney
have n reputation az musicians that makes
them welc0nle 70 any audience.
PROGRAM.
Fantazie-Rigolettc, .....-.---------N Verdi
ar. Frank Downey.
lDtroa0cNory ..---+---- .-----'' t''11 - 80 :
Miss Ollie T0rbett.
At this point Mr.. Nye viii interfere
with an anecdote- Bill Sye
Star Of Ny Heart. art..--....-...-...--..D .Deuza
Sir Gustave ThslbeTg-
4 reading from one OF the authors
literary gems, given without notes
and no gestures 70 speak of-- .BilI Sye
Mr.. Frank Downey.
Miss Ollie TorbetL
S~oruethiDg EssT- tS4A2 y Es
Trio for tenor, violin and Diaao-
Miss forfeit, Mr. Thaiberg and
Mr. Downey.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-19
THE MIA FE WRECK.

The Santa Fe track at the scene of the
late disaster has been entirely cleared of
the Instructions. The road bed has been
newly graded and there is now nothing left
to mark the site of the terrible accident.
The belief that the trestle was fired by an
inceudiarv has been abandoned, and it is
now the prevailing opinion among the
railroad men that the north bound train,
which passed the locality at about half
past the evening before the accident, set
fire to the structure.
The coroner's jury in the inquest held
over the remains of Patrick Peters rem
dered verdict to the effect that the de-
ceased 'came to his death by an accident
on the Atchison. Topeka & Santa Fe rail-
road" The jury did not censure the rail-
way company, and it is the accepted opin-
ion that the wreck was hot caused by any
negligence of the company's employees.
Engineer Maud is not blamed in the mat
ter, but on the, contrary it is realized that
his uuickness in reversing the leaver and
putting on the air brakes, saved the pas
sengers from death.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-19
METROPOLITAN POLICE BALL.

The Metropolitan police force will give
its annual ball on Thursday night next at
the A. o. [. ". hall. Extensive prepara-
tious have been made and the affair
promises to be one Of some Importance
A large number of tickets have been sold
and so far as numbers are concerned its
success is assured. Ample accommoda-
tions viii be furnished for all however
and the boys are anxious TO have all their
friends present. The best A music Will be
furnished and the program of the dances
has been carefully prepared by a competent
committee Nothing will be left undoue
that will add 70 the pleasure and comfort
of the guests and it is safe to predict that
tine 4. q. T. W. hall will be as full Of peo-
pie as ever before.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-19
THE COUNTY TEACHERS INSTITUTE.
.estarn School Journal.

From the Western School Journal.
The Sedgwick county teachers held their
monthly meeting in the hall of Lewis
academy, Wichita. on January Is. Super
intendent John II. Bloss, of the Topeka
schools. delivered his address on 1.-The War
of the Rebellion as a Factor in our Edu-
cational Progress" Stat Superintendent
Winans addressed the teachers on the sub
jeet, will 1T Pay?' Both these addresses
were listened to with great interest. Miss
Florence Flower read paper on School
Discipline" The physical. moral, and
mental nature should be SO disciplined and
developed. she said, that when manhood
or womanhood is reached, we shall have an
earnest citizen, u true patriot. and a godly
man or worIcu s. i. Davis, of the Wich-
ita high school, spoke on Energy" dis
cussing the subject from scientific and
schoolroom point Of view. The large hall
was full, and this was one of the best meet
ings ever held in Sedgwick county. Sup
erintendent Pence is one OF the most un-
tiring and effective superintendents in the
west The work he has done during the
last few years IN grading his schools, and
in infusing energy and method into
teachers and school officers. can NOT be
measured by money.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-19

On February 26, at the First Presby-
terian chursh, there will be given, for the
benefit Of the building fund of the Y. NJ.
c. A, an old folks concert. 1t will be a
repetition of very successful concert
given short while ago at Plymouth Con-
gregational church. but enlarged by new
songs and choice ssolo selections. Miss
Hamblin will sing twice in solos and, as
the concert will not be confined to the old
tunes, but embrace many humorous selec-
tions, it can not but be very enjoyable.
No one should fail to support the con-
cert by their presence, and the evening
will be most enioyably spent and a good
cause will have been assisted.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-19

At the Friends church. on Cleveland
avenue, near Douglas, on Monday evening
of this week, the first of the special meet
ings recently announced were held, with
fair attendance and a good degree of inter-
est, with Caleb Johnson and wife pastors
of the meeting in charge. Early in the
meeting a spirit of prayer was sought
which prevailed extensively as the exer-
cises advanced, so that much unity OF
thought and purpose seemed to result with
the active portion of the audience seeing
eye to eye in respect to the work in pros
pect. and the qualifications that constitute
an equipment for such work, so that the
occasion was considered a very auspicous
opening, and will be followed by services
each evening through the week, which
will be announced from time to time.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-19
THE HALF MORE THAN THE WHOLE.

The gas company don't seem to be
alarmed very much over the threats Of
wholesale moving of gas lamps. They re-
fer to the fact that the franchise calls on
the city to stand half the expense of NOV
ing gas light, and often in such cases
'half the expense" is more than all of it.
According to this rule the company. it is
claimed, may find it paying investment
to move gas lamps, for a new feature Of
the business. A departure Of that kind
might result in increasing dividends of
the company. The light committee of the
city council insists on removing thirty or
forty of the lights, and il is thought it
will be done in a way agreeable to all.