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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-08-15
SOME INTERESTING MEXICAN NOTES.
NEW ALBANY, Ind, August 10.

NEW ALBANY, Ind, August 10.
To the Editor of the Eagle.
have just returned from trip into
Old Mexico l went to San Louis
Potosi, where 1 spent eight days, and
thence to the City of Mexico.
There are very few inducements in
Mexico for poor man, and none for the
rich that l could see, to leave this and
go to that country. If Blaine's recip-
rocity treaty is not adopted an enter
prising American might make fortune
raising hogs and making bacon in
Mexico. 1t is very poor corn country,
but sorghum and alfalfa clover do well,
and hogs can be fat ened as readily and
more cheaply on these than in this
country on corn. Bacon is 80 cents a
pound everywhere. Labor would not
cost over % to 30 cents day. Potatoes,
l noticed We're 10 cents pound, and
they could be grown cheaply, too.
Farming is i'll primitive state. If
Kansas farmers would quit trying to
raise so much corn, and go to raising
sorghum. to feed the hogs, they could
raise hogs there better than in any other
state in the union. l took dinner with
a man, up towards Kinsley, who had as
fine herd of hogs as | ever saw that
had been raised and fattened on sorghum
altogether. He cut it and shocked it for
winter feed, and it was as good in the
spring as when it was first cut.
Farmers must adopt system of farm
ing more in harmony with the climate
and seasons in Kansas. 1t can and will
be done, and then the Kansas farmer will
prosper.
Mexico has a fine climate and beauti-
full and picture sque scenery, but their
system of land tenure forbids any inn
provement in the condition of the masses
as long as it continues. Land is held in
immensely large tracts and pays no tax.
The great mass of the people are poems
and belong to the land, or what is there
called Haciendas, and these people have
no right to anything about them except
water and air, and are in a pitiable con-
dition. Uncle Sam NAV some day have
q say in things down there, and then
times will change in that country; not
before.
l see the clearing house report shows
Wichita to a good advantage, and sup
pose there is not much money being paid
out for town lots, either: it represents
manufacturing and merchandising. l
feel great interest in the prosperity Of
Wichita and Kansas. !. I. q.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-08-15
KANSAS VALUATIONS.

The state board of equalization has
completed its work for the year 1890 and
the figures have been made public
through the auditors office. The total
valuation of all property in the state is
S34S, 459, 34S. 11-about $12,O00,OOO short
of last years valuation. The number of
acres of taxable land under cultivation
for 1890 is placed at -, ,076-an in
crease of 200, 900 acres. The total num-
Der of acres of taxable land in the state
is A, 059, sos and the aggregate value of
all taxable lands S16S, 285, 1917. The
aggregate value of all town lots in the
state is So, S14, S3770 or a decrease of
nearly 100000 The valuation of per-
sonal property is placed at S48, $50, 913.3S
a decrease of over S4,000,000. The valu-
alton of railroad property Is So, $780,
636.99, an increase of nearly $4,000
The general revenue fund is fixed at
81 mills; state house fund, of a MILL
interest fund, 2 of a mill, and current
university fund, of mill.
A tabulated statement of the valua-
tons and amount assessed by counties is
given in another column of this issue of
the EAGLE.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-08-15

one mile. This was the most promiscu-
Gus muddle ever saw. The night was
dark and murky, there was neither Ian
terms nor street lights, for which l have
no doubt the feminine portion thanked
Providence. A long train of sleepers
awaited our advent, and peH nell
without regard 10 proprietary rights,
this bedraggled. breathleSs, sadly
disfgured but still in the ring, seekers
after pleasure, tumbled in for ride of
forty-seven miles, reaching Montreal
about midnight. Here we sought our
respective Pullmans and that needed re-
pose demanded by nature after a severe
mental and physical strain. The next
morning passengers awoke at a late hour
and on looking out of the window
and beholding the magnificent scenery
that unfolded with each mile seward,
regretted that they had not arisen with
the sun and taken it all in
Arriving at Portland we at once went
on board the steamer, leaving port about
4 o'clock in the afternoon. The passage
| fell short of being waited heavenward on
| fiowery beds of ease. There were
some people from Wichita who
had been looking forward to this
ocean ride of ia miles with some
| degree of heart yearning. 1t was to be
a red letter day in their lives-an oc-
| casion of JOY, the cap sheaf of a long
holiday of pleasure. There was a fresh
breeze from the east that sent a chill
through ones body if unprotected by an
overcOat. The waves were lutfy and a
dull leaden mist hung low down all
round the horizon. There was an ugly
motion to the boat which had the effect
of sending many to their state rooms
with blanched faces and lettering steps
Some had no state rooms and hence paid
their tribute TO Neptune in the usual
way. One young gentleman from
Wichita who shall be nameless, as he
momentarily raised his head from the
railing between spells was heard to ex-
claim: MY God! if l could only die"
Yes, it was a red letter day
for some folks and none will ever be
likely to forget it. At midnight we rode
into Boston harbor. with the light of the
historical city sparkling like a myriad of
gems. My Charlie stood on the guards
of the vessel peering into the semi-dark
ness of the night for something ito indi-
cate the exact spot where the cargo of
tea was thrown overheard. If that event
had occurred in ancient times on the
coast of the Mediterranean it would have
been marked and guides and boatmen
would have been reaping a benefit to
this day.
So we are all here taking in
the sights, weather charming and a
promise of big time. The people are
hospitable, the city gaily decorated and
seats to view the procession in tomorrow
stiff at So each. NJ. STEWART.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-08-15
IN THE INTEREST OF AGRICULTURE.

In an article in the August Forum, by
no less a personoge than the celebrated
Prince P. Krapotkln, some novel meth
DDS in agriculture are proposed. The
article in question is entitled 1.-The Posi-
bilities of Agriculture" and is well
worth careful and thorough reading.
The writer, who has thoroughly inves-
tigated extensive farming in Europe, tells
us that the number of acres now under
cultivation in the world can be made to
contribute to the support of many times
the number of people now alive. For
instance, he says that agriculture in the
United States alone lean be made to sus-
tain a population at least ten times as
Dense"
Going on on this line, the writer makes
a novel proposition. 1t is as follows:
Suppose we cultivate 100 acres in the sci
entific and intensive way as part Of the
great worlds exposition at Chicago? 1t
would demonstrate as nothing else could
''the possibilities of multiplying many
times the products of the American far
mers," and, of course, would stimulate
the agriculture of the country.
The suggestion seems good one. and
the results which might ensue would be
well worth the experiment. The prince
is in the right line. 1t is the man who
can make two blades of grass grow
where only one grew before, who is
public benefactor: and there is no doubt
that there is great room for Improvement
in American agriculture.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-08-15
fHt 1U.a

The race horses are disJauciug the trOt-
tiers as far a. beating records u concerned
Nearly every week there IL q record beaten.
Two ri!Honaires are probably the luck
lest and the UnluCkiest owners on the
American turf The former Is the Hon. W.
L. Scott. the latter Senator George Hearst.
The Duke OF Portland has retired Dono-
van to the stud The colts winnings on
the turf amounted 70 E267. 400 Spy far the
largest amount ever credited 10 a single
animal
Turfmsn abroad have begun 70 agitAts
the question Of long distance rneea. II ID
more than probable that the English Jock
ey club will adopt rule requiring the DIFF
fereut associations under ita control 20
make al races for S-year-olds and upward
n mile or over.
The claim Mr. Withers aud Mr. Morris
both make concerning their stra4ghtavay
tracks IL that they ARE the only ones that
should he used in deciding great races, for
on them the best horses must win. Very
often on the old tracks races were stolen
by inferior horses through some Of the well
known tricks Of the jockeys.
The racing stables owned by the widow
81 TIC D4f &c AaHtsltN 4A4 G41tR& &c EAIA-
beyrau have bsen sold by anton IA France.
lie Glorieux, colt which ran fra in the
Grand Prix, sold for q. 20. a son 81 Forth
for Al 800 aud Hayp0is. the besst Of SEivie's
stock, for Il, 200 70 Baron Dc 6oabryrRu.
and Cadi. BY Silvio. 3. ~ sold 70 n Michel
Ephrussi for Il go
The chestnut stallion Endover. fOAlsd
1874, b. Enquirer, oct q FlOrs1os al
lace, by TAneai, died e Caldwell. Tex. re-
Gently, from collie lie wa pFOulAsaBg
yonngster. cat IL jgrsd tendon ~ "a early
age and Wa retired - tbs spGG- some q
bls COTS ia Texas have made good ulaT<s,
ana others are looked upon A. valuable for
botn tie track and tbs stnd.
C. G. seaman, Of san Diego. Cal, former
owner OF the 81 600 Bsl! BoJ, hAs . Eshd
mounted tooth az the uutOrtunzLs horss.
tbs only 80 0st4ntlaI pert!ou q MIN tkAt
remAiled after his death by Ere. Bat
what Mr. SEAMAN values srlll higher =
colt which hs LA NAMED Ding Dong.
which IS Bell Boys Only stallion foaI q,
1859 Ding Donzs dam - by Sir waikiki.
fall brother of v akin Chiss
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-08-15

The Peoples convention at Topeka did
one very unkind thing, and that was the
deliberate attempt they made to take the
wind out of John L. Walters sails. John
l.. was scudding along before a stiff
little breeze and had almost come in
PLAIN view of the coveted goal, when a
strange craft shot across his path and
came to anchor in his expected moorings.
Whether the Wyandotte favorite will be
able to make fast, haul in and crowd the
intruder out, or land in another dock re-
mains to. be seen. Things look little
mixed just at present.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-08-15
a Strong Advocate.

From the Geuda Springs Herald.
The Republicans in nominating Col.
Hallowell for representative of the
Seventh congressional district have made
a wise choice. He is young and brilliant,
and is the happy possessor Of the quail
tications which make public life a sue
cess. Col. HalIowell is a genuine Re
publican, and is perfectly familiar with
the issues of the day and needs of the
district he will represent. He was n
brave soldier and was with Sherman in
his march to the sea. He is a man of
attractive appearance, eloquent and am
bilious. He is a lawyer by profession
and has obtained quite an enviable
reputation for his legal attainments.
With such candidate the Republicans
of the Seventh district should make a
good campaign and roll up big ma
jority. In Col. Hallowell Kansas and
the west will have a strong advocate,
and the party he represents will be
pround of him as a standard bearer.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-08-15

Talk about the artlessness of the farm
er in political affairs, but if any political
party or organization or convention ever
displayed greater cuteness in the selec-
ton of a ticket than did the Peoples
convention at Topeka, Wednesday, we
never saw or heard of it. The ticket Is
as latitudinous in its scope and exhaust
i've of the elements and interests (sic)
intended TO be embraced as the Dodge
City platform. That is TO say, it is so
meant 10 be; but whether it is. as TO eff
fecting the purpose for which it is de-
signed viii have to be demonstrated
later. This much can be said of the To-
peka event: The Republicans of the
state pardon the slang have got no kick
coming.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-08-15

The Greedy Tribune in its comment
upon Judge Reeds nominating speech at
Dodge City in which it was compared
to Ingersols' great speech, placing James
G.. Blaine before the National Republi-
can convention for president lin which
the speaker applied the title ''Plumed
Knight to the Maine statesman) laid
the scene of the memorable event at the
wrong place. 1t occurred at the Cincin-
natl convention in 1884 and not in Chica-
go as stated. The mistake was a mere
oversight, but we make the correction
for the sake of history.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-08-15

Colonel Elliott F. Shepherd is pretty
slick newspaper man when it comes to
planning to get an advantage over his
contemporaries in the matter of news
gathering. Knowing the aversion of the
average Democrat to anything like social
equality with the negro, the manager of
the Mail and Express detailed a colOred
reporter to go to Washington to report
the house proceedings, and sure enough,
the moment the colored journalist took
his seat in the reporters gallery every
mothers son of Democratic reporter
deserted his post and quit the gallery.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-08-15

1t is very pleasant to note such signs
of returning reason in the erstwhile
fiighty Champion on the senatorial ques-
ton as the following brief but signifi-
cant admission, found in its editorial col
umnS:
Some of the representatives may like In
gals well enough to vote for him, but they
will do so at the risk of losing the respect
of the people who elected them, and who
are satisfied that Ingalls, has been senator
long enough.
Evidently the Champion has discov-
cred that it has laid off more land than
it can cultivate to advantage in fighting
Ingalls, and advocating free trade at the
same time.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-08-15

The Farmers Alliance sub-treasury bill
Is not spoken of kindly by the ways and
means committee. The time for the con
sideration of the bill having passeI it will
not be brought before the house this ses-
sion. This is poor way TO treat the farm
ers. If the bill is not passed it might be
got at in another way.-Atchison Cham
pion.
This seems to be the one measure that
the politicians have not been able to con
tort into partisan one for party advant-
age, hence they are free TO consider it on
its merits, or dement's, as it may be es-
teemed. The measure does not seem to
have any friends in either party in either
house of congress, consequently there is
no one to champion IL And when those
outside who advocate that scheme have
had time to analyze it and consider its
full import and the effect it would have
upon property values and the finances of
the country they viii be glad it failed.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-08-15


The reported collapse of the railroad
strike in the east seems to have been a
premature announcement. Instead.
preparations seem to be making for ex-
tending the trouble to the railroad sys-
TENS east generally. The most suspicious
thing in that connection is the declara-
ton of Mr.. Powderly, that the strikers
had grievance. This does not neces-
sarily imply that the great labor leader
will advise n general strike, for he Is
known to favor arbitration as a means
of settling disputes between employers
and employees, but it viii be taken as
virtual encouragement to the members
of the organization to press the point of
their complaint. Mr. Powderly is re-
garded as a conservative and level
headed man, and if his declaration is
correctly stated there is evidently more
involved in the original controversy be-
tween the \. y. Central railroad and its
X. of L. employees than has been given
to the public.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-08-15
An Ideal Candidate
From The Ashland Journal

There are many bright and able men
in the big Seventh. but none with
higher qualifications for legislative duties
than Colonel HalIowell. Like the plat
form upon which he stands. he fits the
conditions and satisfies the demands ex-
actly. Tie Is an old time Kansan. thOr-
oughly acquainted with the wants Of the
people. In his broad-hearted sympathy
he not only realizes but feels in every
thrill Of his pulses. the needs and condi-
tons, the hardships and triumphs q his
future constituency. He i lawyer u
fine atTainments and served several years
as United States district sttorney. He
has a war record that must endear him
20 every soldier who admires braverT
and devotion TO the great cause. Hss
powers Of oratory, his personal magnet
ism, and ms intellectual force viii make
him power on the stump that no ether
man IN the district dare face. These
same qualities VIII render him Al iniiu-
entail and useful member Of the popular
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-08-15

w. f. Case. supervisor of census of
the third Kansas district, gives out the
following as the estimated population of
the following cities: Salina, $3.50; Abb
lene, 1921; Concordia, 3,09S: Clay Cen
ter, 2,724; Beloit, 2.O60; Minneapolis.
1,142: Washington. 1909: Norton, .075.
The population of the district. compris-
ing twenty-nine counties. is about 303.-
GOO. Dickinson county contains the
largest number of inhabitants, some
thing over $4,000.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-08-15

Marsh Murdoch is in Colorado, and
Judge Sluss has gone to Washington.
That leaves Jim Hallowell to hold down
Wichita all by himself.-Kansas City Star.
Wrong again, and this time doubly SO.
Colonel Jim was not only not left to hold
'er down, but he left the Princess himself
simultaneously with the others for a
brief respite among the Hoosiers. You
see, it was like this: They set the rud-
der and lashed the wheel to the standard
and left the vessel to run with the wind
and tide for the time.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-08-15
Evades. but Don't penv.

From the Salna Republican.
The report was sent out from this city
that the Saline county Farmers Alliance
were in favor of resubmission. Because
some have chosen TO refer 20 this organi-
"a ION as the tail 10 the Democratic kite
is no reason why il should be- misrepre-
scented in this way. Ia Saline county
the Alliance is composed of the best
farmers who are earnestly trying "a bet
ter their condition and are not IN any
way responsible for Democratic thunder
The Alliance ought not to be 20 badly
misreprcsented.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-08-15

From the Lawrence Journal
When Cy Leland was appointed inter
nal revenue collector for the district of
Kansas. General Rice said he didn't care,
that he had better thing. That better
thing seems TO have been a knife in the
generals boot leg Ii is his intention to
use it TO make John James understand
that the wrong man was appointed to
look after the whisky and tobacco and
things in Kansas.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-08-15

The Emporia Alliance convention de-
clined to endorse Senator Plumbs posi-
ton on the tariff question, and the Re-
publican essays to attach special
significance to the omission. The con-
vention refused to endorse prohibi-
ton, too, but of this the Republican is as
silent as a shrimp. The convention had
adopted the st. Louis platform and it
seemed to think that contained all that
is desired or necessary in the way of
relief.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-08-15

Political idiosyncrasies vary according
to locality, and they sometimes betray
some unaccountable freaks of fancy.
The Democrats of Texas displayed the
predominating characteristic of their ma
ture Wednesday by nominating Hogg
for governor; but what impulse begat
that party in Arkansas and prompted it
to select an Eagle to bear its banner in
the gubernatorial contest is past concep-
ton. What could be more inapropos?"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-08-15
So We All Say.
From he Ingalls, Union.

fToTc ne ingalls, lnlol
The congressional convention which
was held at Dodge City on Wednesday
of last week was very largely attended
from every portion of the district. and
the citizens Of said city are TO be con
graduated and honored for the courteous
and magnificent manner IN which the
multitude of guests were entertained.
Excellent accommodations of every kind
were provided. and all unite IN saving
that beyond question Dodge City was
the most appropriate place for holding
the convention.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-08-15

The Alliance has put a full county
ticket in the field in Greenwood county,
and if we may judge from the way the
Eureka Republican speaks of the situa-
ton over there it is not as bright and
assuring as could be desired. At any
rate there is food for reflection in what
the Republican says, to-wit: 1T some
times pays to try and fool the other fell
low, but this is time it won't pay to
try to deceive ourselves. y mere nomi-
nation at this time viii not be equiva-
lent to an election"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-08-15

branch of congress, one who viii he
quick TO see an advantage for his constit-
uency and promptly act in their behalf.
Colonel Hallowell Is an ideal candidate. a
clean man, a thoroughbred kanSau. the
embodiment Of the new idea in Kansas.
and the way the people Will rally to his
support as the campaign warns up will
be something to make glad the heart Of
tie oldest inhabitant.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-08-15

Judge Peters, congressman for the Sew
enth Kansas district, Is at home in New
ton and announces his intention to stay AT
home and attend to his private business for
the rest of the session. But the Judge i
paid a salary for attending 10 public bust
ness. Did he remember to leave part of
that salary in MISREPRESENTATION
Times
The Judge avs he left it all. and only
left there to keep from leaving more.
What right have you TO doubt his state
ment? He speaks from experience.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-08-15
That's What's the Matter.

FTVn Tue ITu5 NnItI.
The colored Republicans held a con-
vention at Salina. Monday, 10 demand
the nomination of colored man on the
Republican state ticket and also named
the man whose nomination they de-
manded. \ nomination for any office
does not belong to any race or class.
They have the same right TO ask for il
that other people have, and are entitled
to equal chances: but nobody has right
to demand an office, because of his race
or color.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-08-15
Believes in rs ability.
From the Jermore sinlnGs.


We present this week at the head Of
our columns the name Of our next rep
resentatiye IN congress from this district.
Colonel James r HalIoweli. OF Sedg-
wick county. While we were IN favor
of a candidate from the west. we grace
fully submit To the decision Of the con-
vention, believing that IN Colonel Hal
lowell we have a man broad enough in
his views 10 represent all classes IL the
people IN this the largest district IN the
United States.