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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-11-29
Home Manufactures.

Home Manufactures.
There is a section of Pennsylvania
that holds the enviable reputation Of
being the most prosperous agricultural
country on earth Those living in
this region and who till the soil are
not only comfortable and well-tO-do,
but are actually wealthy. A wealthy
farmer, OF a man who has accumulat
ed wealth by farming is sufficiently
rare to warrant an investigation into
his environments, and the causes con-
tributing to his condition.
1t is concluded that the soil from
which the people dug their dollars" is
not noted for it's fertility; the climate
is not exceptional, unless it is eXcep-
tionally unpropitious. The markets
surrounding these farmers offer no es-
pecial inducement over markets in
nearly every section of the country.
Then why the unusual prosperity?
The answer is this: The farmers, in
stead of selling the products of their
farms, manufacture it into finished
article of commerce. This product is
tobacco, and tobacco of so low grade
that when manufactured into cheap
cigars and stogies sells at from eight
to fourteen dollars per thousand. If
the growers sold the tobacco in it's
ycs40 70 n
eight or ten cents per pound for it.
By making it into stOgies between sea.
sons, they have no difficulty in averag-
ing perhaps IS cents per pound.
This is the secret of the prosperity
Of these Pennsylvania farmers, and
Floridians would do we'll to profit by
their experience.
In Florida tobacco can be grown,
that, when made into cigars, readily
sells at from sixty to hundred dol
lars per thousand, against the S. ITO
S14 stogies of the Pennsylvania farm
er-manufacturer. This tobacco, # sold
in it's raw state might bring 40 or 50
cents per pound
Cassava roots, when sold to the fac
tory. yield S. or So per ton; when
manufactured into starch it will bring
perhaps 500 per ton. Broom corn when
sold in the rough yields the grower
from $50 per ton up; when made into
brOOmS it sells for $500.
These figures, while only approX-
mate, are worthy of bordering over.
We hear much of the accumula tiol of
wealth by manufacturers and the ever
increasing poverty of 'the man with
the hoe who cleans upon his hoe and
gazes on the ground So long as he
continues this poetic pose, so long
will his poverty increase. The MAUI
facturer, tits true, has been patted or
the back and pampered by paternal
government, but even with this assist
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ance he could not have accumulated
wealth by gazing dejectedly on the
ground. The manufacturers look up;
they hustle. The farmer must do
likewise.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-11-29

Large Peach Tree.-One of the larg-
est peach trees in the county may Ne
seen growing on the old grove near
the north city limits, once owned by
Doc Hyer 1t is thirty-nine inches in
circumference foot or more from the
men may have planted it when fight
ing Indians in this portion of Florida
Orlando Sentinel Reporter.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-11-29

Premium Sweet misunderstanding
of sweet potatoes, Albert Faber left
some in e. G. Johnson's grocery store
one day last week that will bend the
record. There are ten of them and
their combined weight is al pounds,
the largest, which looks more like a
stump than a potato, weighs 25A
pounds These potatoes were all dug
from the same hill, and from the same
vine. NeXt-COcoa and Rockledge
News.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-09-17
WILL PROVE GREAT SUCCESS
Many are Interested in the Plan of
Mrs Carter

Mrs. L. S. Carter in her effort to beau
tify Wichita, has excellent prospects OF
success. Many people are writing her in
regard to her plan. Mrs. Carter has
offered a five-volume set of Ridpath 5
History of the World bound in half Rus
STA to the person who will write the best
treatise (not an essay, not to exceed
1000 words. proposing the most feasible
plan for making Wichita the cleanest.
most healthful and most beautiful city
in the world. All treatises must be in by
January l. 1900. The books are on exhi-
bition at ]. P. Aliens drug store.
The idea that tie writer's are expected
to bear out is the suggestion of a scien-
tihc and practical plan for cleaning the
streets, for the perfection of the sewer
age, for care and uniformity in trimming
trees. for care of waste foliage, for uni
form and beautiful parking. for the per-
manent cleanliness of alleys, the destruc-
ton Of garbage, including the probable
cost Of all reformations. the source OF
revenue, the needful ordinances, in fact
everything conducive to the object striv-
en- for The idea should be kept always
in mind that the practical plan is the
most valuable. The waste paper must be
taken from the street, dringink foun-
tains for the people and troughs for the
horses should be provided.
Wichita occupies high dry place in
the world geographically. It IS the most
healthful spot NATURALLY in the world.
Mrs. Carriers plan viii undoubtedly re-
suit in great good.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-09-17
REUNION BEGINS TUESDAY
Program Complete - large Crowd
Expected on Opening Day.

Program Complete - Large Crowd
Expected ou Opening Day.
The reunion association has completed
all the details, arranged the program and
appointed subcommittee for the four
days of the old soldiers reunion, begin
ming Tuesday Of this week. The official
program will be out early Tuesday morn
ing. If the weather is favorable Wichita
will witness a large crowd all week.
Tuesday noon a salute will be fired and
then is the time for people to wend their
way to South Riverside park. The regu-
lar program will open at 2 O'Clock sharp.
Rev c. H Wareham is the chaplain of
the day. Sanford's Commercial band will
discourse appropriate selections. City At
torney A. (. Helm viii make the open
ing reception address which will be re-
sponded to by Captain Burgess, president
Of association. Mrs. H. Child and Miss
Blanche Child will sing several national
airs. Addresses will be made by Rev.
Burns, Captain Shields and others. That
laughable and popular selection, Bar
bara Freitchie" viii be recIted by ]. D.
Caldwell in his inimitable and mastery
way. Il is worth going miles to hear
Dug Caldwell get this off. Some Of
Wichita's young ladies will give recita-
tons, and the mandolin club of colored
boys will execute several Of their selected
pieces and favor the audience with songs.
In the evening Colonel Tom Jackson will
deliver his lecture on Fort Pillow" and
Professor Carson will make an address.
The Misses Galleghar will favor the audi
ence with some charming vocal selec-
tons. Judge o. D. Kirk will speak and
there will be a general good time the
first day and evening that none should
miss.
1t is probable that Mrs. Addie Homing-
haus will sing the Star Spangled Ban
ner'' this first day. as many have made
this request. While this grand national
anthem is always appropriate, it viii be
received with unusual enthusiasm by the
veterans. as Mrs. Hominghaus interprets
it in her voice and expression with more
than ordinary effectiveness.
Last year the Introductory day was one
of the most enjoyable during the reunion
and this first day will doubtless be as at
tractive and interesting Go to the park
as soon as you get your dinners. The
camp will be ready for your reception and
the headquarters Of the association,
Woman's Relief Corps, Ladies of the G.
A R, and of the Pennsylvania associa-
ton will all welcome you. Don't miss
any Of the weeks entertainments. IF you
do you will regret it. Miss Gertrude CAL
houn viii be the accompanies on the
piano for the sooists during the week.
strate their sociability at this reunion
and the visitors from abroad viii so ad- I
vertise Wichita's urbanity that hundreds /
viii be induced TO visit the city during /
the street fair.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-09-17
SOME HINTS ON FOOD.

a man tried leaving Of meat. potatoes
and coffee for breakfast and adopted a
breakfast Of fruit, a dish OF Grape NUS
with cream and cup OF Postum Cereal
food coffee.
HIS health began to improve at once
for the reason that q meat eater VII.
reach q place once in a whle where his
system seems to become clogged and the
machinery don't work smoothly.
a change o. this kind puts aside food
Of low nutritlve value and takes ID food
and drink OF the highest value, already
partly digested and capable % being
quickly changed into Eood, rich blood and
strong tissue. The most valuable feature
Of both Grape-Nuts and Postum Is the
natural phosphate o. potash chained
from the grains. and this product IS the
element which transforms aIbumen n the
body into the soft gray substance which
fills brain and nerve cente-s- a Jew days
use OF Grape-Nuts and Postum VIII give
one q degree OF nervous strength wen
worth the trial
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-09-17
NO DEAL FINISHED
]. O. Davidson Returns From
New England.
PURCHASE CAN BE MADE
He Thinks in Good Time
Burdette Has Stiff Demands.

]. o. Davidson returned last night from
Boston, where he went some days ago 70
effect a deal with Mr.. Burdett TO get con-
troll of the old street railway lines, its
property and the franchise yet TO run.
Mr.. Burdett, as the attorney of Mr..
Brooks Of Boston, who it was supposed
put up the $4,000 required by Mayor Ross
and the city council as a forfeit in renew
ing the Church franchise, bought an op-
ton on the old lines just prior 70 the time
the Davidson franchise was granted. For
this option. extending to October l, he
paid 5000. This took the matter out Of
the hands Of the Batchelder people. at
least until Burdett's option expires, and
Mr.. Davidson has to deal directly and
solely with Burdett.
Mr.. Davidson said that no final ar
engagements for a transfer had been con
summated. He thinks he will be able to
make the trade IN good time, but the Bur
dett people having $4,000 tied up in the
road here. are stiff in their demands so
far. Although ii was reported that Mr.
Burdett had agreed to quit if he were al
lowed to withdraw the 5000 he doesn't
seem TO be able to carry out that arrange
ment in such shape as he would Ike, and
It now appears that Mr.. Davidson Will
have TO deal with Burdett finally in Sc
curing the old line. Mr.. Davidson didn't
say what price he had offered Mr.. Burdett
nor did he say what Burdett had de-
ma nd cd Tn foo
the matter further than to say that he
thought he would be able to finally com
plete arrangements TO get hold OF the old
line. II is apparent, however, and IS
known to everybody who is following the
matter that Mr.. Burdett wants the city
TO give him back that $4,000. There IS no
doubt in anybody's mind who understands
the situation that If the city would re-
fund that $4,000 Mr.. Burdett would get
out Of the way in a minute
The matter stands now that Burdett
having bought an option on the lines, Mr.
Davidson cannot get the old property at
a price which so far as the Batchelder
people were concerned was an open fig
ure some weeks ago. They would have
taken $50, 600, it is stated on good author
ity. In all probability $4,000 in cash
would have bought the property. Mr..
Burdett's money to the Batchelder people
was as good as anybody's and when he
offered the price the sale was made. He
got the option to get a leverage on the
$4,000 and probably any business man in
the United States would have done the
same thing. He is figuring for his own
interest, Wichita IS figuring for itself. |
Mt. Burdett has $4,000 involved in the |
old lines and he wants It back. Wichita |
has an Old limo and wants a new one |
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-09-17
COMPLIMENTS MISS FRANCISCO
New Member Of Friends University
FneuIty Graduate Of E.rlham.

The Richmond Qnd) Daily Palladium
says Of Miss Francisco. the new member
in the Friends university faculty: Miss
Lucy Francisco, who left yesterday TO
take a position IN Friends university at
Wichita. Kan, will be missed in musical
circles IN this city. She IS an accom-
plished pianist and has frequently played
in public In this and surrounding towns
and always TO her credit and the enjoy
ment Of her audiences. She has been
valued and active member OF the Musical
club. in whose meetings she will be es-
pecially missed. Aside from her skill as
a musician, she Is also 4 scholar She
graduated az Earlham In 1875. as Bachelor
Of Science. and spent one and a half years
at Byrn-Mawr. taking the degree OF Mas
ter Of Arts al Earlham in 1895. She spent
some months as teacher Of science IN the
high school at East liverpool. Ohio. She
IS well advanced in chemistry work. math-
ematics and the modern languages. The
Friends university Is 10 be congra tuIated
on securing her as q member OF IT'S fac
ulty''
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-09-17
NO LOSS ON COTTON
Frank Greer says Small Production
WIZ be Made Up bY High Price

Mr.. Frank Greer OF the Guthrie Capital
was in the city yesterday and a reporter
for the Eagle asked him about the re-
ported shortage Of cotton in Oklahoma
He said:
The cotton is not all gone. We have
more than half a crop and the lower bolls
viii develop finely. being the last to ma
ture. We will get more money out Of
our cotton crop this year than we did
last year, although last years crop was
much heavier. Last year the average
price for cotton per hundred pounds was
g. This year it is $3.50. SO you see we are
all right on cotton
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-09-17
PATCHEN AND STAR POINTER
Cash Henderson saw the Great Race
i'm New York

Cash Henderson is back from New York
During his stay there, which covered
some little time he visited all the big
houses and garnered a crop Of new ideas
and plans. He also witnessed the great
preparations which are being made for
the reception Of Dewey. at which time he
says New York City viii turn herself in
side out. It viii he the greatest demon
stration. he says, that the country has
ever witnessed. While he was away Mr..
Henderson saw the great race in which
Joe Patchen beat John R. Gentry and dis
tsnced Star Pointer. He saws that while
Joe Patchen beat Star Pointer he went to
his limit to do it and came in under the
wire as weak as kitten
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-09-17
TAMMANY HEARD HAYMAKER
Small Attendance, But All Were
Repaid With n Brilliant speech

Small Attendance, But All Were
Repaid with n tsrilliaut SpePch
There was a small crowd at the Tam
many meeting at Sons Of Hermann hall
Friday night, owing, they say, TO so many
other attractions in the city. It was,
nevertheless, n very enthusiastic meet
ing. Claud Duvall of Hutchinson who
was on tht program for a speech, was not
present. Judge Haymaker addressed the
meeting, which is said to have been one
Of the best speeches ever delivered in this
city by a Democratic orator. Mr.. Hay
maker took up the great questions divid-
ing the political parties and handled them
IN a brilliant manner, notwithstanding the
lamentable position his party has taken on
tint great issues. Mr.. Haymaker spoke
for thirty minutes and is said TO have held
his hearers spellbound by his oratory and
logic.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-09-17
BOND CASE COMPROMISED
sarfieId Township VIII Issue New
Bonds at EOWer Interest

Messrs. Bentley and Hatfield obtained
from Judge Hook in the federal court
yesterday an order withdrawing coupons
In the case Of the Wayne County Savings
bank Of Detroit, Michigan, against old
Garfield county. This was done the
counsel stated. to complete a compromise
which has now been arrived at between
the bond holders of Garfield county and
me county authorities. New bonds viii
be issued at lower rate Of interest Gar
field county, now known as Garfield
township. IS improving RAPIDLY.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-09-17
GETTING BACK IN TIME
Ar. VIII of OI1Iahoma city on HIS Way
HamR

MI and Mrs. Henry VIII OF oklahoma
city were IN the city yesterday on their
way home from the mountains, where
they have been for their health. Mr.. WIN
IS a banker. He IS a typical citizen OF
the busting city south OF Wichita. al
ways willing TO lend hand in doing
something for the good Of the town.
Il thought 1 might better be getting
home. " said 8Ir. VIII yesterday. and see
what the boys were doing.
II was suggested that road was COM
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-09-17
CHANGE COLOR OF CARDS
Action OF Local Order Retail Clerks
Protective ASSocIation

The color Of the store cards issued 10
merchants by Local Union No. Ks. Retail
Clerks National Protective association.
viii be changed October !, and next
Thursday viii be the last meeting that
statesmen can come into The national or
ganization as charter members without
paying the full initiation fee. This rule
applies to former members Of the old local
union as we'll as TO new applicants.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-09-17

ing down from Kinghsher and that he
might get home just in time TO be asked
to contribute
''Well, I'll have TO do it If that is the
case" said Mr. Will.
That's the way to build a town.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-09-17
''DoWot Graspat the Shadozv
and Lose the Substance. >

Many people are but
shadows of their former
selUes; due TO neglect of
health. Look out for the
blood, the fountain of life,
the actual substance; Keep
that pure by regular use of
Hoods Sarsaparflla and ro-
baSt health wiH be the result.
Dyspepsia, greatness, and other zvor-
rics 7OM be things of the past and life
zuM be 4Uorh EUirg.
Hacking Cough "IWas troubled
4Dah dry, hacking cough. One bottle of
Hoods SarsaparaLa helped me and three
bottles cured me and made me strong"
George W. Bennn7t, CooLsprf1g, Del.
d6odJ, San4qb06M
gazza. lES:g5::lllT
Hoods PIN. cure liver Ills; the nonirritating and
only cathartic 70 take with Hoods SarsapariIla.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-09-17
ROCK ISLAND FLYER
New O. and q. service Begins Sep
teEabSr 10

Passenger Agent Drake announces that
commencing Monday, September Is the
Rock Island viii insugurate a daily train
consisting q ordinary sleepsrs 20 Des
Msines, Omaha and lincoln OF the north
and Wichita, Caldwell ard Oklahoma
points on the south. This new departure
II the way OF sleeping car service on the
Rock Islands well known Omaha and
Oklahoma flyer Is scheduled 20 leave Des
Moines at 10 ?, n. Omaha a. $40 D n,
and Lincoln n $50 ,. m Il vii arrive AZ
Wichita ST a n. and In returning leave
at 9 ?. n
The sh0rtnsss OF TIE route ever which
the train wiz travel saves the passenger
eight hours over any other line between
The points mentioned AID il xfu also -
q saving IN money, IS the sleeper rates
VIII he but one-half CT taose % the Pull
nan car rates.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-09-17
MISS REED AHEAD
Has One Hundred and Fifty
Votes for Queen
MISS JOSEPH SECOND
Contest VIII Close on October
Tenth.

The gentlemen IN charge OF the voting
contest for queen of the Street Fair flower
parade, Messrs. George Dickson and o. A.
Boyle, have decided not to throw out any
how few votes one receives. To throw
out name at any stage OF the contest,
they say, would be manifestly unfair and
so every name voted on will remain on
the list until the contest is closed.
Mrs. Fred Hellar and Miss Mauds Pratt
have withdrawn from the list OF candi-
dates. The committee made the count of
the ballots yesterday. There are thirteen
IN the list as follows, with the number
of votes each:
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-09-17

1t is probable that next week the COM
mittee will begin counting the ballots
every other day and later every day until
the vote is over. The voting will close
October 10th.
Mrs. Hays has offered $40 scholarship
in the Kelso School of Music to the best
decorated wheel in the parade, grace and
ease of the lady riding being considered.
This is valuable prize and already a
number have signified their intention Of
competing for it.
Mrs. G. V. Whelan, who will supervise
the decoration Of carriages, wheels, etc,
for the parade, has written that she will
be here Tuesday, possibly as late as
Wednesday. and will begin at once the
manufacture Of flowers. More than sixty
names have already been taken of peo-
Pile who Will decorate their traps and car
riages. The parade will be the most ar
tistic thing Of Its kind ever seen in Kan
sas.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-09-17

YG1lz3zz1zzz6z,mu
Three floors groaning under the weight of a
bright and matchless stock Of New Fall Goods
"in the Big Store"
| Electric elevators to take you to the differ
ent floors, where you can see the new ideas
land latest fadS in the choicest goods that
could be secured in the American and foreign
markets. Never before have our customers
had the opportunity to see more fashionable
goods in Wichita.
Hundreds Of extraordinary bargains in each
department every day.
Tuesday the people will have an opportunity
to purchase Sl.75 ko~
Ruf1ed Swiss Curtains, per pair, OON
See them in North Window
Thursday we make our extraordinary semi
annual Kid Glove Sale. Every person who
remembers these sales will be glad to see
this. These gloves have just been returned
from the factory where they were SeWed and
refnished and you can't tell them from any
other new gloves The original prices we're
8 viii go % On SS sale 1 THuf nS1S9 at soc
Friday we place at your disposal 30 dozen
Light Weight Fall Underwear for Ladies; just
what you will want for the next 90 days. This
underwear is high grade and consists of Vests
and Pants; it never was sold for less than
SOC; on Friday while it lasts, roI~
it is yours, per garment AsO2S
Visit the Big Store and see the mammoth stock of
goods and you will be convinced to your salts
faction that have the choicest goods and that our
prices are lower than competitors dare make.
TIO=IoE North rI9iu Street
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-09-17

Mrs. Clara Perm Q. Valley Center. has
sued her husband. " H Perrin. fo- ali
mouy ana such ether relief - Tire court
may see 81. charging her husband vita
noa-supporG sac ssvs he VIII mt w1Fx
and IS constant loats- ar5ua5 the = res
q Valley Center ard a persistent setter
OF The dry goods boxes q the county VI
LACE
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-09-17
Ho=I2I North rIain Street.

When. it comes to keeping up
with the newest in motor carriages,
flying machines, submarine boats
and the fall fashions-well, some
thing has to be neglected. IF it's
the fall fashions in Mems and
Boys apparel that you haven't time
to keep up with, come here and get
posted. The newest thing in men S
wear is Fancy Vests, cut high and
double breasted. The many pretty
patterns of them displayed today in
the copper case at $3.50 each, are
equal in every respect to the Gus
tom tailor's $500 kind, and they
fit to perfection, or we alter them
until you're wholly satisfed-we
don't make to order but We do make
to fit.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-09-16
CITY COUNCIL.

A called meeting Of the city
council was held last night, Mayor
pro TEN R. G. Tabor presiding, all
officers being present.
The council made provision for
payiF members Of the board Of
eqalintion $50 each FOR services
rendered, and election clerks 800
each.
The vote at the late city election
vas canvassed and ar. r. II. Har-
rison being declared elected mayor
and Mr. A. j. Buchanan elected
alderman, both qualified by taking
the oath Of office administered by
Acting Mayor Tabor.
After calls for speeches and brief
and timely expressions from the
new officers the council adjourned.