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Wichita eagle., 1890-01-15
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.

Mr.. John ". Ferguson. of Sedgwicl
county, prepared the following papel
which he intended offering to the immi
grafton convention for consideration ant
such action as might be deemed proper
but he failed of an opportunity to do 81
and requests its publication:
That his excellency, the governor of
the state of Kansas, be requested at his
earliest convenience to cali an extra ses
sion of the legislature of the state Of
Kansas to pass a law authorizing the
secretary, auditor and treasurer of state
to issue bonds of the state of Kansas
bearing three per cent interest per an.
mum, and that there be a sufficien;
amount of bonds issued from time to
time to pay off all the first mortgages
sas, the said bonds to run for sixteen
years.
And it be further provided that as
soon as the state ascertains the amount
necessary to pay off the mortgaged in
debtedness of the state of Kansas, that
is to say the first mortgages that are
now on the farms of said state of Kan
sas, that 1t shall be the
duty of said secretary, audi
tor and treasurer of state to divide
into sixteen parts the said principal and
interest of the mortgaged or bonded in
debtedness of the said state of Kansas
and cause to be collected one-sixteenth
part of the principal, together with the
accruing interest for twelve months next
thereafter.
And be it further provided, that the
same, principal and interest, be collected
by the treasurer of the state at the same
time and under the same restrictions of
law as the state taxes are collected. said
interest growing out of the mOrtgaged
Indebtedness assumed and paid off by
the said state Of Kansas for and behalf
of the said mortgages of all the first
mortgages now on all the farms in the
state of Kansas.
And be it further provided, that the
state of Kansas, as fast as said notes
and mortgages are paid off by the said
state that holders of said mortgages
cause to be made an assignment of said
notes and mortgages to the state of Kan
sas, without recourse back.
And it is further provided, that the
state of Kansas shall hold said notes and
mortgages as assigned over to the said
state as collateral security for the full
payment of the principal and interest
accruing on said notes and mortgages
assumed and paid by the said state of
Kansas.
And it is further provided. that at any
time that any of the above named mort
gagors pay larger sum than one-six-
teenth part that they may at their own
ODtiOn mako full paup,apt
And it is further provided, that the
secretary, auditor and treasurer of state
shall have the right at any time that any
funds are in the hands of the treasurer
of state not otherwise needed, to loan it
at per cent interest on first mortgages,
or to have the further right to sell and
transfer any Of those mentioned tracts of
land. JOHN w. FERGUSON.
Wichita eagle., 1890-01-15

curry to people whose safety, home and
fortune depends upon its action. II con-
gresS were not quite so deaf the people of
Oklahoma in one voice would ask that ex-
allied body to '.get move on itself"
Norman is free from delinquent tax
payers. The Transcript of that place
says: Norman has many good city i'm
provements, is out of debt and has money
In the treasury while the only source OF
revenue has been derived from the regis
tration of lots"
A shocking example OF jaundiced envy
comes from an Oklahoma town. Charley
Stanton and Jennie Merrill, a joyous
young couple, were arrested for kissing
each other on Main street In open daylight.
Complaint had been made against them
by couple of juice!ess old maids who
claimed to be Mortified at the awful sight
of OSCILLATION. I he police justice con-
cluded-and the public will generally APP
plaud his decisioa-thst the old maids
were envious of Jennie; and he dismissed
the complaint
Wichita eagle., 1890-01-15
THE STATE IMMIGRATION SOCIETY.

The Kansas State immigration con-
vention was an undoubted success and
in more than one sense. While the at
tendance was gratifying it would have
been over twice as large, as assured
from letters and Geographic advices. but
for the fearful storm which swept over
the state during the twenty-four hours
previous to the converting of the conven-
ton. And the mistake of having called
the convention on Monday greatly mill
tated against more numerous attend
ance. The delegates from the more dis
tant counties were compelled to leave
their homes on Sunday in order to reach
this city by the hour set. However, it
was a fine convention of earnest, intelli-
gent men who meant business. There
was not sign of local envy or jealousy.
Such thing was not even suggested as
possible. Everybody recognized the
necessity for statewide movement in
convincing the world of the indlsputable
fact of the superiority Of Kansas
as an agricultural state, of
its cheap lands and market facilities; of,
in short, all that renders her distinctive,
desirable and unique. All that is neces-
sary now is for the unrepresented coun-
ties to take hold, appoint their auxiliary
members and act in harmony and the
results will undoubtedly prove most
happy and profitable.
A state organization was completed
and an executive committee named with
power to take up the matter with the
railroads and with all the other state
Let there be prompt,
energetic and harmonious work all
along the line, all over the state in every
in conjunction with the execu-
tive committee, and the fruits of the
labors will b returned to every COM
munity and to the railways thousand
fold,
Wichita eagle., 1890-01-15

In view of the fact that all the officials
and employees of the territorial govern
ment of Utah are Mormons, it would
seem hopeless undertaking to try to
bring that territory into accord with the
general government, as urged by the
governor in his message to the legisla-
ture. The most important steps, and
about the only ones. that can he taken
in that direction is to adopt some plan to
induce Gentle immigration or Mormon
emigration, and as neither can be ex-
pected to take place in any considerable
measure at once the process of bringing
the territory into accord with the gov
eminent will of necessity be very
slow. Meanwhile it is expected that
the general government will continue its
efforts to bring about the desired changes
in conditions there as heretofore, by
conStraint.
Wichita eagle., 1890-01-15
OUR TEXAS SISTERS.
From the Emporia News.

from the Emporia News.
Here is a sample of prohibition logic.
Its force and accuracy will be especially
noticed. The Wichita EAGLE called at
tention to the fact that there were twice
as many divorces for drunkenness in
Kansas as in Texas. Perhaps so, says
the Fort Scott Monitor, but that is be-
cause Kansas wife will not live with a
drunken husband. while Texas wife
gets used to drunkenness and doesn't
mind it. Now that is a fair sample Of
the arguments employed to prove that
prohibition prohibits. The excess of
Kansas divorces for drunkenness is proof
not only that the Kansas wife is far more
cultured and fastidious than her Texas
sister, but that prohibition prohibits in
kausasi
Wichita eagle., 1890-01-15
FARMER.
THE DEEP HARBoR MOVEMENT

From the Topeka Democrat.
This week the deep harbor committee
will move on Washington to establish
headquarters and keep au eye on the in
terests of 10 5000, 900 people and 1,000,000
square miles of territory. The deep
water project is gaining in favor as the
agitation progresses and the plan in its
full Importance become generally known.
The finance committee is now at the
head of the work and Judged. S. Emery,
of Lawrence, whose knowledge and zeal
in the cause well fit him for the post, is
at the head of the finance committee.
Col. Walter Gresham, of Galveston, with
Hon. J. f. Legate, of Leayenworth, and
Secretary Dana, Of this city, will pro-
coed to Washington at once and estab-
lish headquarters at the National hotel
these three making strong delega-
ton.
Wichita eagle., 1890-01-15
EXPOSED AND CONDEMNED.

CARRIED quotations from official reports falsely credited to
respectable journals but really emenang from the advertis
ing department of the Royal Baking Powder Co., again
made their appearance. Extracts from official letters and
documents falsely quoted and spurious words inserted
msead the public and hoist into nooriey aduterated
food product Cooked up lies and stories made out of whole
CLOTH appearing in article headed "A Remarkable Elk
pose have only exposed sad dishonesty of purpose
The public likes fair and open competition backed
by and legitimate advertising. Tckery and fraud
will always upon the trickser These attempts
sand in the eyes of the public too shallow and only
insti added interest into the intelligent reader find
more positive and praseworthy proofs of superiority.
The Analyst of New York City says its issue
of June 13 1899 'No Board of Health has officially
endorsed the Royal Baking Powder its manufacturers
state careful perusal of the original National Board Of
Health Bulletin supplement No. g. page 49, will show
quite concusvely that without money considerations"
but in the United States they en-
dorsed Dr Prices Cream Baking Powder the strongest
and purest.''
reference the report made by the Canadian Govern
ment OH Dr. Prices Cream BAKING Powder refer the
Commissioner of the Inland Revenue Department Ottawa
(seat of governmen Canada which will show that Mr. VIM
Saunders Public Analyst of that Department. gives the
preference to Dr. Prices in strength and purity.
bogus report purporting to from the Ohio Food
Commissioner another brainy o. concoction those who
take the pay the collar of the Royal Baking Powder
Co This Royal editor would make the public believe that
their powder with its filth ingredient ammonia been
officially endorsed while the truth told Commissioner Hurst
of Ohio his signature denounces the Royals report
as "a false and garbed statement Commissioner Hurst
adds This article royals pretending quote but mis-
representing my official circular did fragrant
abuse of official paper
This fraudulent method Of advertising has become apar-
en in protect themselves the Board Of Heaa
of York published resolution passed general
ing condemnng 'the advertisement Of the Royal BAKING
Powder Co. quoting the State Board Of Health Of New York
recommending through Of its analysts Its purity
etc" as a misrepresentation.
Nothing better than deception be expected from com
pany who viii foist upon the public absolutely pure
food preparation which has its basis that harsh causc
chemical carbonate Of ammonia. The origin OF ammonia is
filth decomposed animal and vegetable matter and vet IL Is
being used leavening power the Royal Baking Powder
1t decided by the National Food Analysts that Dr.
Prices Cream Baking Powder the they could recon-
mend general family use, being free from Ammonia
Alum, Lime and all drug faint.
Wichita eagle., 1890-01-15

Editors in England,

In England the editor OF newspaper has
no such interesting personality rs he has
here. Nobody takes the slightest interest IL
him. No matter what the influence or circu-
lation of a journal, the name of the editor is
rarely asked for. The two notable excep-
tions, who prove this rule, are Sir Edwin Ar.
mold, of The Daily Telegraph, and w. T.
Stead, of The Pail Mali Gazette OF these
two, Stead is by far the more notorious, for
be- has the more striking ana eccentric per-
sonality. The Pail Mall Gazette is the one
sensational daily of London, and many a sen
sation it has made. One of them landed
Stead in prison and fame.-Current Ltera-
tlIre.
Wichita eagle., 1890-01-15
THE REsUBMIsslON MEETING.

If there is nothing in the resubmissIon
movement, no demand from the people,
it is political anomaly that two great
state meetings should have been called
in two of the principal cities of the state
within the brief space of three weeks.
The meeting called for tonight in this
city is not a local meeting nor did its
inspiration come from the local club
here. 1t is state affair and will be
conducted and addressed by men who
cannot be called whiskvites.
Wichita eagle., 1890-01-15
a PEANUT BOOM.
From the Kansas City star.

From the Kansas City star.
The next boom in Kansas is going to
be a peanut boom. Judge Bailey. of
Garden City, is authority for the state
meut that one of his neighbors last sea-
son raised 300 bushels Of peanuts on &
single acre of ground, from which he
realized over $3.50. The judge himself
raised about twenty bushels, and every
night before he goes 10 bed he eats q
pint or two OF the toothsome gubers
fresh from the oven. He says they are
a great aid to digestion. But think Of
land in western Kansas yielding $3.50 TO
the acre,
Wichita eagle., 1890-01-15

Capital alone is protected as found in
vested in the manufacture or with the
combine, while the laborer only sweats to
increase the accumulations of the pro-
tected trusts.-Wichita Eagle.
Precisely so. Never better said.
Capital alone, as found in the factory
or the combine is protected" Right you
are, Colonel. Stick to that and you will
be the best of the ''rebels." That way
salvation lies. Don't, like the Chicago
Tribune, suffer the bosses to lash you
back into the fold again. Have the
courage and the backbone to say to
them, "get thee behind me. "-Emporia
News.
Wichita eagle., 1890-01-15

The Oklahoma sooner must 60. Be-
fore the opening all persons contemplat-
ing settlement in the new country Were
given due notice that they would forfeit
all right to land taken possession of be-
fore - IN. April %, or In case they had
entered the Oklahoma tract before that
time any settlement would be illegal.
The president promulgated this, and any
violation of the conditions set down in
the proclamation were illegal, and as il
legal as any other violation of one of the
laws of the United States, and it appears
somewhat strange that IN the face of
this great many of the inhabitants of
Oklahoma expect to retain possession of
land so taken, which in the course OF
legislation they must certainly recognize
will eventually revert to the rightful
ewner.
Wichita eagle., 1890-01-15

The craze among American girls to
wed titled Europeans seems not to abate
one whit with the accumulation OF I'M
satisfactory experiences of those who
have tried ii. And social caste affords
no bar or limit except to favor such as
occupy upper positions in the treble
clef. Miss Bayard, daughter of the ex-
state secretary, is the latest victim to-be.
Wichita eagle., 1890-01-15

A British expedition has started from
Alden to punish the tribes which have
committed outrages at Bulhar, on the
Somali coast. The military of Great
Britain has a good deal of the cruelty OF
a slave master in it. A nation that en-
croaches upon tribes dominion and es-
tablishes colonies should at least protect
them and ward off the occasion OF pun
ishing another people for a natural
demonstration of their right.
Wichita eagle., 1890-01-15

A first class Chinese barber gets only 81 per
week, but there's an offset. he does not have
TO buy his girl candy. peanuts, soda water or
Ire cream, and board and lodging on n first
lass street beckon him on at the rate 81 fifty
two cents per month Detroit Free Press
Wichita eagle., 1890-01-15

Governor Eskridge is showing painful
signs of rebellious tendency. His crit
icisms of the Republican tariff schedule
alarms us and his sarcastic jabs at Sena-
tor Ingalls, pains US inexpressibly. The
governor will have to be diciplined we
Wichita eagle., 1890-01-15

John L. Sullivan announces that that
with Jackson shall be the last fight of
his life. John L. is enough man to I'M
derstand that every dog has his day, and
the most sensible thing for him to do is
to retire on his hOnors.
Wichita eagle., 1890-01-15

Congressman Burroughs of Michigan,
is quoted as predicting that the next
congress will have a majority Of forty to
fifty Democrats. Being a Republican
himself it can hardly be said that the
wish is father to the thought with him.
Still the question that naturally suggests
itself is, what is the redoubtable Wolver-
inc doing in the way of desirable legisla-
ton to prevent the thing he predicts:
That's what the people are interested in.
Wichita eagle., 1890-01-15
He Had Been There.

Gaggs--By Gsorgel How tired some Of
these jokes look one sees in these alleged hui
morous papers.
Baggs-Guess you'd look tired if you'd
Travelled around as much as they have and
been declined with thanks as often.-Detroit
Free Press.
Wichita eagle., 1890-01-15
Vie ct ARMS.

Miss Biceps-Dearest, one embrace ere we
part.
Scrybbler (gasping for breath one minute
later)-Sweet one, let me propose You as an
ho,,cr.,r..- -, - If the Press rlnhi.
Wichita eagle., 1890-01-15
TEST.

Place OF the Royal Baking Powder top down on
hot until heated then the and smell A
chemist viii not be required detect the presence Of the
disgusting drug Ammonia"
Let Dr. Prices be- subjected the test and If il con-
tans Ammonia other unwhoesome uncean substance
can be detected without the dctum Of the Royal Company
Wichita eagle., 1890-01-15

Representative Stewards (of Vermont)
bill declaring 'that no Mormon shall be
eligible to vote at any election or hold
civil office in the territory of the United
States, or be naturalized citizen Of the
United States" is best disposed of by
that sentence in the constitution which
reads: every citizen shall be allowed
to worship according to the dictates of
his own conscience The Mormon evil
is one whose radiance is to be hoped for,
but if it must be disposed of, let it be
done bv means and measures in keeping
with the constitution.
Wichita eagle., 1890-01-15

England, by heating the Portuguese to
a boiling point, may perform the best of
alchemy by precipitating Portugal as
republic-the pure gold of governments.
Wichita eagle., 1890-01-15

J. w. Hamilton, state treasurer, has
been sick ever since his appointment as
general live stock agent of the Santa Fee.
1t is the opinion OF his friends here that
he will be guided by his best Judgment
and that of his friends touching the res
ignation of the state treasurship. No
doubt there could be found men enough
who would accept the place, but the
transfer of the Office at this time, and
the making up Of new bond, and the
other changes. all mean trouble. But
Hamilton will be heard from himself
when he gets out again.
Wichita eagle., 1890-01-15
9aily d Eagle
MARSHALL NJ. MURDOCH. Editor.

That Tall Sycamore of the Wabash"
Dan Vorhees-had better leave our
Kansas senator alone. or he will get an
other chin taken out of him.
Wichita eagle., 1890-01-15

Stafford county raised last year 415
bushels OF cora for every man, woman and
child in the county. Seward Independent,
Wichita eagle., 1890-01-15

Among the resolutions adopted by the
farmers convention was the following:
Resolved, that it is the sense of this
meeting that the next legislature be asked
to make an appropriation of $1,000 for the
purpose of holding farmers institutes in
Kansas.
Inasmuch as these meetings are edu-
cational in their nature and for the ben
eft of the first and most important IN
terest of the state, the proposition is not
only plausible but infinitely more praise
worthy than several schemes that have
run the legislative gauntlet and become
fixed charges upon the state.
Wichita eagle., 1890-01-15

Sundays demonstration was the first
real winter wave that has swept over
any considerable extent of country, but
this seems to have been pretty general,
and in several localities accompanied by
destructive winds. And while this last
feature is somewhat unusual at this sea-
son. it was not SO much matter of sur
prise. in view of the very unusual mild
weather that Immediately proceeded ii.
1t is gratifying TO know that but little
suffering has been occasioned from the
extreme cold, everybody everywhere
having made the most of the favorable
weather in preparing for the severer.
In view of this preparation the snow fall
will prove Of incalculable advantage as
far as it went.
Wichita eagle., 1890-01-15

The prospect for speedy settlement
of the quarrel between England and
Portugal does not seem fiattering, judy
ing from the reported popular demon
STATIONS in the capital and other cities
of the latter country. But the furry is
all on one side, the mistress of the seas
sits complacently by and by her COM
posture seems to ask her testy neighbor
what she is going to do about it. If the
parties were more evenly matched,
physically, the situation might develop
into something interesting: but if they
were, matters would probably not have
reached the present status.
Wichita eagle., 1890-01-15

The mental picture of the Kansas
farmer sitting by the light of his burn
mortgage causes the Louisville Courier
Journal to exclaim: For reading in the
long winter evenings, there is nothing
like a well written farm mortgage
But the real source of satisfaction found
in the reading lies in the fact that the
document is his own, having been lifted
out of the money lenders grip. What
worries the CD. is the reflection that
among the Kansas farmers that are
occupied even as its fancy pictures them
are a large number of formerly of Ken
lucky citizens who are content in their
new homes and happy surroundings
The advocate., 1890-06-18
LAEvENwoRTH TO THE FRONT.

Independent Political Action Decided ON
No the Regular Meeting M FairmOuht,
june Z. 1900.
The following resolutions we're unani-
mously adopted after cool and deliberate
discussion, pro and con:
Resolved, That we favor the calling OF n
nominating convention Of the alliances OF
the First congressional district for tho pur-
pose Of choosing candidate FOR representa-
tive from this district, said convention 10 be
held the FIRST Saturday In August
Resolved That a committee OF three issue
the call arrange for the place OF meeting,
and for having the knights OF Labor and
trades and labor unions on n just basis par
ticipate In the convention; (the committee
Is d. III. DreBbach OF Reno, James PickinB
OF LinwoOd and DR.. r. B. Lee Of Lansng).
Resolved, That wo favor nm independent
state congressional, county and township
ticket, and recommend 10 tho favorable
consideration Of the First congressional rep
rCsentRtive convention the namO of our
county president, j. Bleaky, and ask all
kindred and other organizations TO cooper
ate with us.
l. A Baldwin was elected committee
man on good Of the order for this county.
J. SIMPSON, Secretary.
The advocate., 1890-06-18
OLArnE, Kan, May 81, 1890.

NAhAHhi ANLly NldJ plg AoJVs
EDITOR ADvoCATE:-T following
resolutions wers adopted may Oath by
our union.
Whereas, The members OF the Grandvew
Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union No.
1851, having lost all faith in the old political
parties and believing that the farmers and
lRbOrers should unite at the ballot for JUS
tice and equality; be it therefore
Resolved, That we favor a peoples ticket
from the lowest to the highest Office at the
ensuing elections.
Resolved, That we do not favor the Vance
or Picker sub-tre0sury bill, but instead do
favor the free coinage OF silver and the ssu-
ing of sufficient legal tender currency TO
estate securities at per cent. per annum.
Resolved, That we demand our representa-
tives TO use their power in cutting down the
salaries of the county officers TO compare
with equal pay for equal labor on the farms.
Resolved, That we are in favor of grad
uated income tax.
The people in this county are fast
waking up and seeing how the land lies
for themselves, and / believe that fully
three fOurths of the voters will support
peoples ticket IL properly selected.
The scheming of the old party bosses
will have little effect with men who are
truly converted and can see Shylock's
rope about their necks in preparation for
the final execution. Get the masses TO
read the "seven Financial Conspiracies,"
which we sell here at five cents, by mail
ten cents, and "Whither are we Drifting
as a Nation" at ninety. cents, and you
will have very little trouble to accom-
plish the proper result with justice low
ing American citizens.
Il. s. ERNST, Secretary.