The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-12-04
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UUS SAUk=U. VAN MEkDLN
frem the start. In naming the machines
for which agent is appointed, they in
cludc hay rakes. sickle grinders. binder
Irvine, etc, and, unless explained to him,
the agent viii get the impression that
all Of these goods are TO be consigned
TO him from the fact that this contract
is headed Commission Agency Contract
: further reading Of it brings to light
the fact that only the machines listed
in the body OF il are consigned. The
hay Takes sickle grinders and binding
twino are not included in this list and
the supplementary order that win be
used in connection with this contract
VIII be found to be a strictly sale con-
tract whereby the agent agrees 10 pur-
chase and pay in cash for al goods ship
ped under it,
Another glaring Inconsistency appears
in the same paragraph mentioned above.
Note particularly that while the agent is
appointed sales agent for the particular
division which he represents that he IS
not appointed an exclusive agent for that
division, or in that Particular territory
and there is not one word in this con-
tract which prevents the company from
appointing another agent for the same
division IN the same territory.
" Commissions are TO become due and
payable at the time account of sales
is rendered and settlement made, or at
any time within six months thereafter
at the option Of said company or its gem
er1l agent.
1T simply means that In case any mis-
understan ding arises between the corn
pany and its agent or the latter refuses
to sign new contract for the follow
ing season, that Said company may. at
its option withhold the commissions due
- f..r cf,- nj h1
count OF sales is rendered.
If an agent mas any doubt as to the
Inconsistency OF this contract, please note
the following: IT is mutually agreed
that said company shall at all times
have exclusive control over eli machines
and attachments, and all orders, coa-
tracts. accounts. notes. moneys, or other
property aceruing and growing out OF
The sale Of said machines attachments,
hay rakts. Irvine. repairs, or other prop
erty, whether for this or previous years,
and may a any time when IL considers
its Interests are neglected or jeopardized,
without notice, 5nnul and terminate this
and al prior contracts, and take pos
session OF all orders. notes, accounts.
moneys, machines, attachments, hay
rakes. Irvine. and any other property In
the possession or under the control Of
said agent BY virtue thereof, and said
agent hereby valves all right Of action
for damages because Of sJch cancella-
ton Of contract and termination of
agency.
.If an agent shall put his time and
money in canvassing fer the sale of the
machine which he represents, and on the
eve of harvest shall have misundeT-
standing with the blockman or his COM
pany, the company may, al its option,
and without further reason than that
they 'thiak their business is being neg
lectCd.' cancel their contract with him.
refuse to pay him anything for his labor
any commissions on the sales he has
made. and the agent valves the right of
any action for damages on account OF IT,
1T has been customary with the seN-
4 eral companies who have sold --out 10
allow their general agents to approve
contracts made, and 10 make subsequent
agreements and prices. when necessary.
in order to assist their local agents in
obtaining trade. Please note particularly
that this right IS now taken away from
the general agents; that they have no
reht to approve any contract for the
company nor have they any right, either
verbally or in writing. TO change. alter
or make any subsequent agreement re-
lating to this contract or prices no mat
ter how urgent the demand may be-
How viii this effect the asSlt2 lie
has always looked 10 the general agent
I'm his territory to protect him with prices
also protect him at settlement time If
he has been forced 10 violate some OF
The minor provisions Of his contract In
der the new contract which is presented
to him for signature now. this general
AGENT cannot offer him any protection
whatever. but it distinctly states that it
cannot be subsequently, changed IN any
Of its provisions in any manner. either
verbally or otherwise without the writ
ten a1DrOVal of said company.
These few points I submit 20 you for
for your consideration and such action
rs YOU may deem necessary, and would
suggest that a committee be appointed
20 look into the points I have brought
cut. and TO draS- M suitable resolutions
regarding changes deemed necessary. and
10 he submitted 10 the International Har-
NCster company for their consideration
WICHITA As y JOBBING POINT
5. ; Ashbaugh and H. l. Resing Of
this city were selected 10 give the visit
ing dealers and manufacturers a few
points about the advantages Of Wichita
as a iobbing point. Mr.. Ashbaugh was
the hrst speaker or the subject
lie cited some figures compiled by the
Chamber of Commerce and inform,$ The
( dealers and manufacturers that within
hundred miles of Wichita there lived
665. opl people who owned $ll.o9o00o worth
OF cattle and Of al grains produced So9.-
goo worth The population OF Wich-
ita is something over 5000 and Il is stiD
growing
Iie next took up the distance that
Wichita is from other prominent jobbing
points. viz: Kansas City. IS miles. oma-
ha SIC miles, ST Louis 81 miles; Denver.
q oruiles. Dallas $50 miles. Galveston,
105 miles. and New orleans. 80 miles
Within a radius OF le0 miles of Wichita
there are over 4o1e miles OK railway and
Il is possible Tor an order 10 come 10
this city from any point in Kansas or
lahoma and the shipment reach its Ges-
tination within tweuty-four hours
Wichita. said Mr.. Ashbaugh. has
built up her big business without the
ala OF the railroads Within the last
few years our tonnage has 5ton Increased
and as the tonnage increases the rates
go lower and We shave more business. IS
our business iucrsa Sos the interests IF
the local business men. both joettTs and
retailers increase and we are constant
Is building
1--WE feel that che past IS secure. the
present business relations are -satisflc-
tory and the future shows much fcr
Wichita Trains coming In ana going ont
81 our city make Il possible for iohocrs
q reach thea. customers earlier than any
other point can de. SO every orCeF ship
ped out az Wichita from her torriro-.-
cau reae Cd the customer withtr twenty
foar hours after the order Is written.
Hc then told hcu lhc 5oborg business
or this s.sv iu indictments has -ucr 7S@d
within - past few wears and showed
u the Manufacturers how they must
have jobbing house 81 Wichita IN err