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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-16
WILL GROW
WITH THE YEAR
Great Time Coming in the
Packing Industry Here.
CONDITION IN COUNTRY
Presages a Lively Market
From This Time on.

In eight months from today the wheat
crop of this year win be in the farmer
granaries or in the highways of commerce
and the farmers hogs, VIII be eating the
corn crop Of 1852. Then wiz the people of
this city and surrounding country behold
here a great packing center Dol1 and
Cudahay viii be killing $500 hogs day.
That viii mean the employment Of at
/ least 1000 men ia the packing houses.
The farmers of this valley learned a
lesson by the failure of the corn crop last
year that they VIII not soon forget. They
have learned that they DO not have TO
ship all their hogs out Of the country
when the corn crop fails The country to-
day is fun OF pigs and light hogs. The
crop of corn this year VIII do TO feed hogs
Jy the fifteenth Of August. and ninety
days later there VIII be lots of hogs or
tie Wichita market.
The farmers this spring are going 10
work ful of hon for the future. The
great ma ority O. them are in good fnan-
cial condition. They have their hogs
and cattle FOR next fall feeding and there
is now q prospect for another wear of
prospe rity in Kansas, and when il comes.
Wichita win he riding on the crest OF
the wave. The commission men and stock
buyers at the Union Stock Yards are get
ing this Same ceiling by absorption from
the farmers and now they are predict
Ing that light hogs viii be at a premium
next fail, because all the hogs on the
market VIII weigh around 300 pounds
People have learned by experience that
southern Kansas and northern Okla bona
IS the best climate in the world for rails
ing hogs. and they know that Wichita is
the center Of this great section. II peo-
pie could be made 10 understand that
some Of the top hogs now coming to mar
ket are less than eleven months old. they
could see that it does not take Kansas
very long to raise crop of hogs when
they have a good corn crop and more
especially is this true when the farmers
have a good supply Of stock hogs at the
time thee rop Of corn natures.
In addition to all this hog killing at the
time mentioned, both Dold and CYdahy
viii be killing larger number OF cat
tie than was ever before Slaughtered in
this city All of the people about the
stock yards and the packing houses are
full Of confidence in the future of Wich-
tia and they can give a reason cor the
faith that is in them.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-16
HAS AN INTERESTING HISTORY
How a Business Man Succeeded in the
Show Business.

Mr.. Ben II. AtweIl business manager
of the Wilbur Kirwin Opera company,
who is here. is charmed with Wichita
and its life as evidenced in the down
town district yesterday afternoon. Il
have been over the entire west recent
~ he said to a reporter for the Eagle
last evening. and I have nowhere seen
such evidence Of concentrated prosperi-
~ as I find here. It is hard to believe
that YOU have only thirty thousand peo-
pie here 1 would take oath that / saw
that many on the streets today"
Mr. Atwen is connected with a unique
enterprise. The Wilbur Kirwin Opera
company" Some quarter of a century
ago Mr.. \. L. Wilbur, a business man
of Boston, believed he saw an opening
for popular opera at popular prices
Many had gone on the rocks of theatri-
cal management, and Mr. Wilbur was
warned when he essayed to turn his
theory into fact. But he went ahead.
put out a superior company and adver-
tised extensively. He now has two com
panies on the road and owns the prop
critics. wardrobes and theatrical devices
for sixty plays. In addition to this. he
has large interests in many city thea
tres.
Mr. Wilbur" said Mr.. Atweu last
evening. is a gentleman Of perhaps
nifty years of age. but is as young as a
boy. straight, vigorous and energetic. He
is one of the neatest dressers in Bos-
ton. never over-dressed. but always i'm
maculate. This characteristic is curiousIy
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-16
EXTRA LOW FEE EXTRA
FOR THIS WEEK on

FOR THIS WEEK ONLY
Pariors The Eendome. Quiet and Retired Hours
TO p. Private Entrance 25z y Market PhOne57l.
= 3
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-16

baby bow. since deceased. was the first
white child born IN this city.
Asked Yesterday what feature pre-
dominated the landscape Of early wlch-
tia. Mr. Allen answered. THE thing
which impressed me the day VIC cauo
into the litfle town was the magnificent
valley its promise Of fertility, iis ass
eurance Of the future. Then the Little
Arkansas was "a better stream than g
is today II had more water and lt was
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-16

clear ard rarHllns The Zig Arkansas
was frilssd with tau cottonwood There
WAS earaest Ga the location ~ cominx
city. and we were not dcceived."
SIR and Mrs Allen have Hved ar tn
place which is now thelr home since "a
snort time after taeir arrival here in
1890 There their son and daughter have
grown % manhood and wonlanhood anG
ahont % cluster the dear memories of
thirte rrasnornnr Haarn.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-16
COTTMAN 6 CHAMBERS

Phone Ils 1851 West Douglas
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-16
MADE BY THE WORLDS GREATEST
FUIILUO
G1@1ISUoX7n6s
Prof. Stewart

solemnIy YOU NO CHARGE
CALL YOU BY NAME ~ FULL
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will tell
WITHOUT YOU TELLING SOLITARY II you
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fuIl udgel.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-18

day in an attempt to alleviate the mis-.
cries of dyspepsia. His dividends for
one year from the Standard Oil Trust
alone amount to about $40,000,O0O. He
started in life penniless, but he will
probably die the richest man Of his
time.
John D. Rockefeller, Jr., is young
man who was born to great wealth and
It's responsibilities. He is now acquir-
ing the experience which will equip
him to manage tie vast financial and
industrial interests that will eventually
devolve upon him. He is most unas-
suming and has an agreeable personal
ity. His nature is very religious one,
and lie takes much pleasure in conduct
ing q Bible class composed of young
people in humble walks of life. He is
fond of athletics, owing his we'll proper
:ioned physique and his splendid health
to Il moderate indulgence therein. He
Is credited with having made Of his
own accord several lucky plays in Wall
Street, when he is said to have shown
unusual Judgment for one of his brief
experience in that vortex Of millions.
He is married to the charming daugh-
ter Of Senator Aldrich, of Rhode Isl;
and Although they have house in
fashionable section of New York City
they are seldom seen in society.
AS we all know, young Rockefeller
is member of family whose means
are ample enough to afford him any
kind Of enjoyment or advantage that
can be bought with money. If the fam
lily taste inclined toward yachts. or
race horses, or pictures, it could be
gratifed If young Mr.. Rockefeller
cared to ride in and out Of Manhattan
on Sunday afternoon in a French au-
tomobile at $15 Al hour, he could well
afford to do so, and never take thought
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-18

Manton model shown exemplifies their
use and is admirable for many mate
rials. The original is made OF white
mercerized cheviot and Is worn with a
I tie and belt of black liberty satin' but
madras, chambray, percale, linen' dim
ity and the like as we'll as flannel alba
tross, taffeta, peau de sole and all
wasting cloths and silks are appro-
pirate.
Both tile fronts and the back OF the
! waist are laid in narrow box pleats
that are stitched for their entire length
! and are drawn in gathers at the waist
line to give a tapering effect to the
figure. The sleeves are plain, in resu'
lation shirt style, and are finished with
straight square cornered cuffs. AT the
neck is a plain stock that closes at the
back. The closing is effected by means
of buttons and buttonholes worked IN
the centre box pleat.
To cut this waist in the medium size
four yards of material twenty-one
inches wide, three and half yards
twenty-seven inches wide, two and
I three-quarter yards thirty-two inches
wide, or two yards forty-four inches
wide will be required.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-18
The sweetcst of the Sweet.

A curious check was presented to the
cashier of one of the Tonawanda banks
recently. This check, which was for
$40, was made payable to "the sweetest
of the sweet" and was presented to
the cashier in the ordinary way. The
cashier, naturally startled by the unu.
sual expression in the body Of the
check, asked in innocence: "Who is the
sweetest of the sweet?'" 81 am re-
piled the lady. Kindly indorse it In
that way" said the cashier. She did.
And, as her husbands account war
ranted it, for like prudent man, he
had not overdrawn it, "the sweetest Of
the sweet" received her money.-New
York Tribune
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-18
AAAAAA-AAAAAS
3THETWO ROCKEFELLERSg
& The Personalities of Americas First \,
= Billionaire and His Son. (
'1ASSNNEENSNN

v VIE mode Of life of John d.
Rockefeller, who is reputed
to be Americas first billion
aire, is striking in its simple
ity. Although he out-distances King
Midas in his ability to turn everything
that he touches into gold he is forced
to live upon the plainest of foods, as he
is victim to chronic indigestion. This
disease has worked weird effect in
his personal appearance, as will be
seen by o glance at I portrait on this
page. The picture or him with which
the public is most familiar represents
him rs well preserved man, with a
stubby mustache and a good crop OF
hair. The truth is that since his dys-
pepsia became Of the nervous variety
he has lost his mustache, every hair
on his head, and even his eyebrows.
He is of frail build, and in looking at
him no one would suppose he was gaz'
ing upon one Of the greatest financial
powers in the world. Strangely enough
he is democratic in his ways. On any
Sunday he may be seen mingling with
the members Of the church he attends
which is a modest edifice, as New York
churches go. His fellow-worshipers
are workmen, clerks and small busi
ness men. He takes up the regular col
lection, and in other ways evinces 9
practical interest in the affairs Of his
chosen place Of worship. He indulges
in q few hours Of outdoor exercise every
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-18
Girls Gibson Dress.

Little Miss Gibson" is a most fash
ionable young person, and appears i'll
tile favorite gowns made OF all sott
wools as well as washable fabrics.
The pretty May Manton model shown
is suited to all, but us illustrated IS
made Of white pique, simply stitched,
and is worn with narrow belt Of the
same.
The waist is made over a fitted lin
ing that, with the left front, closes at
the centre. But the waist itself is laid
in deep pleats that extend over to the
waist line at the front, and closes lnvls'
IDLY at the left shoulder and beneath
the left plcat The circular front OF
the skirt meets the back, that is laid IN
two box pleats but laps in front where
it closes at the side to make a continu-
Gus line with tie waist. The sleeves
are in bishop style with straight cuffs,
and ut the neck is standing collar
TO cut this dress for a girl OF eight
years Of age four and three-quarter
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-18
VOL. LXVII.
An Idyl of Oyster Point.
BY ANNIE STEGER WINSTON


WhiteWash sunshine, "a pervaslVe
smell of crabs, omnipresent oyster
shells and Mrs. Carruthers. Such is
my impressionistics recollection of Oy-
ster Point. Though there were other
OysterP Pointers, of course. There
was, for instance, Mr.. Sprockett.
Early in my acquaintance with Mrs.
Carruthers l acquired light-headed
feeling that Mr. Sprockett was with
me one of the elemental facts of con-
sciousncss-so casual, so unexplana-
tory was even her first casualintrcduc-
tion of his Eame, it so perneated In
the same way our subsequent inter
course. Ard yet rever really knew
Mr.. Sprockett, though after awhile
accidentally became aware that the
name appertained to a sandy-haired,
middla-aged man of retiring dcmeanor
whom I had daily seen passing-the
sort of man we are always vaguely
surprised to find so far differentiated
as to have name. am not sure that
ever met him. even, for he was fur
ther differentiated, l discovered, by a
nervous horror of any situation re.
quiring speech; and | merclfully as
sisted mis- frantic efforts 10 escape me
whenever 1 had occasion to call at
Mrs. Carruthers' in his off hours:
What his business. was I have forgot
ten. if I ever knew l somehow as
sociate oysters with him; but whether
because of his occupation or OF his per-
sonal peculiarities l cannot undertake
with any degree of assurance to say.
The white paling of the house in
which I was for a time soJournlng,
continuing, formed the front boundary
of Mrs. Carruthers' demesne; similar
paling alone divided the respective
back yards of the two establishments.
A day or two after we moved IN we
heard wild and distressful squawkings
from our yard, and upon investigation
found that our chickens were being
fiercely pursued by turtle-head-ap-
parently as little inconvenienced by its
bodiless condition as Raphael cher
ub.
What did it want with chicken?"
asked Mrs. Carruthers when she
called with earnest apologies; for it
was, it appeared, fugitive remnant
of her dinner. She did not know, but
she seemed much surprised at my
laughing.
A TALL brawny woman with deep
voice and a faint trace of dark down
on her upper lip, she had the small,
light blue eyes of baby, almost, and,
as | afterward found, a. cheering re-
sponsibility of manner which l have
never seen in any other adult. This,
howyer, was on this particular occa-
sion overloaded by sincere regret
and chagrin at the contretemps, whic'
all my assurances could net suffice to
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-18

flavor of marine delicacies in an i'm
perfect state of preservation.
A slight alcoholic infusion was also
occasionally observable in the atmos-
phere of Oyster Point, and chroni-
cally inflamed nose marked more than
one prominent citizen-notably the
mayor, who was also the doctor, both
horse and human, of the village But
whatever drunkenness there was-and
| do not now recall any means of di
version beyond alcoholic indulgence
which the place presented-was car
rled on, as rule, with sobriety, SO
to speak, and decent reserve, which
precluded scandal and offense
One day heard Mrs. Caruthers, as
l thought, declining chickens or other
household supplies at her back door.
and Idly looking out at my window l
then saw that she was speaking to Mr..
Sprcckett, who, standing on the step,
with his hat pushed back upon his
heal at peculiarly unbecoming angle,
listened wit countenance absolutely
devoid of any expression whatsoever
I'm nightly obliged to you, Mr..
Sprockett," she was saying, land if l
was thinking about getting married."
drew back with such illconsidered
haste as to bump my head loudly
against the window sash, and so doubt
less made my unintended eavesdrop-
ping perfectly apparent. 1 apologized
when she came over later in the day.
ooh, that's all right" she said,
good naturedly; there want much to
near-you know Mr. Sprockett's
mighty quiet. But certainly was sur
prised. He's been after me more than
once lately about going into the pickle
business on big scale; but l didn't
know he wanted to be taken in or was
thinking about me. Mr.. Sprockett's
mighty inoffensive-Td just as soon
marry him as anybody-but 1 kind O.
think marrying amt what it's held out
to be. And so thought I'd better let
well enough alone-'specially as he
want very pressing!"
The ne2t nor. ling he did not appear
at breakfast, and upon investigation
it was found that he had not come
home the previous night
81 don't think 1 could have hurt his
feelings" Mrs. Carruthers said to me
over the back fence; "and he didn't
seem to be bit set on it! just hope
he ain a sick off somewhere"
The potato man arrived just then.
"Mr. Sprockett?" he said, with
grin. "Mr. Sprockett got shut up for
being drunk last night. They say he
carried on terrible He'll be up before
the mayor this morning He'll be up
before the mayor this morning He's
up now, reckon"
Mrs. Carruthers had dropped the tu-
bers she was examining. "Shut up for 4
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-18
Private Libraries in Mexico.

There are not few fine and extern
sive private libraries in Mexico, Tor
there are many book lovers among the
educated people of this country. In
this city libraries ranging from 1000 to
10000 volumes exist, and one of the
most valuable collections of "Amer,-
cana" books relating to the discovery
and early settlement Of Latin America,
is that of Don Jose Maria de Agreda,
an erudite gentleman descended from
an ancient and noble Spanish family,
who is the librarian of the national mu-
scum. Senor Agreda's collection is
noted for it's many priceless volumes.
for he has been collecting books in this
city since he was a lad. He Is an en-
thusiastic antiquarian, and no man is
filter for the great task Of writing
history of the City of Mexico than this
learned and cultivated gentleman, one
of the ornaments of Mexican culture
Mexican Herald.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-18

class. Mr.. Rockefeller, the elder, used
to say that it was a mans religious
duty to get all the money lie could. by,
honest means. The sons convictions
seem to tend the same way. A week
ago he expounded the parable OF the
talents, with it's moral, unto him that
hath shall be given" and drew from 1t
lessons of hope for the diligent. The
man who is going wrong, he said, is
not going at all, for the reason that the
going man may be steered right. where
as the inert one is adrift without head
way. That is pretty sound doctrine,
and would probably be indorsed by the
present President Of the United States.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-18
pihl,nns For Stocks.

Ribbons for stocks now come woven
in one piece about six inches id Wldfh
and one and one-half yards in length
The edges. are finished with a satn
stripe, and the ends with heavier
masses of the floral design. Other new
linens are overshot with linen threads
in large plaids. Still a third variety
called linen crash, is woven like coarse
cauze. and dotted with black chenille
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-18
INDIAN ROCK.

large as calf, which had horns like q
deer, the face Of man, body covered
with scales and tail like that of fish
The work was crudely executed in col.
ors which have long since been obliter-
ated by the weather.
The earliest wiiio: who is known 10
have mentioned ne historic rock was
de AWHILE, who described it in journa!
written in 1752.-New York Sun.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-18
p,rasols In Linen Co,ors.

Parasols are again shown in linen
colors. Lace tucking and shirring is a
feature on the more elaborate parasol'
while decidedly :'ew touch Is seen
in a petal puff at the point. This is
known as the tulip Top, the tiower-llke
petals standing up about the stick
and spreading out upon the parasoi
ton as well. The other trimmings lie
rather fiat on the cover.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-18
Pearl trimmings Popular.

Pearl trimmings abound. A novel
trimming takes the form of tiny
punches of grapes. the pendants made
Of green beads. Ribbons interiaceo
to, form a plaided effect form novel
rarniture. Still another form OF trim-
ming is lace with one color introduced
in the white mesh. Pale hellotrope'
delicate pink or light blue may be
found in these fancy laces.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-18

'I told Mr.. Sprockett," she said,
chat you all certainly would think
1 was a poor nanager-leaving turtle
heads running round like that and
bothering the neighbors. But just as
was going to bury it my pickle began
to boil over; and when came back
twas gone"
AS the call was somewhat a formal
one, she wore, l remember, her Sun
day best-a voluminous black SILK, a
larger bonnet gorgeous with purple
roses, and lace collar pinned with
the gold-framcd, halflength pic
ture Tin horizontal position) of some
gentleman unknown; unknown,
mean. to Mrs. Carruthers herself.
81 got it mighty cheap at sale, y
she told me afterward; thought it
would lok sort O dressy."
had not unnaturally supposed 1t to
be the portrait of Mr.. Carruthers Ito
whose decease five years before the
black silk and purple roses were refer
able-Mrs. Carruthers' natural inclin-
alton being for what she called
cheerful colors.'')
She stared little when mentioned
my assumption. "Mr. Carruthers!
she said. She meditated awhile.
THAT'S so! I could have it put in if
you think ought to. never thought
of it. There was picture of him
bout the house somewhere that would
be Just the thins-if could lay my
hand on it.
Apparently she found it, for the next
time saw the brooch the rather un'
sympathetic countenance of Mr.. Car
ruthers stared from the rim, looking
for some mysterious reason somewhat
larger than life, and crowned by a. tall
and infexible hat-for the accommo.
dation of which the picture was per-
foce curtailed below, so that the chin
whiskers barely escaped.
"It does lok better, reckon" she
said. simply; "and 1 want to do
what's right-as I said to Mr. Sprock-
ett. NUT, lor me! Mr.. Cariuthers
wouldn't have cared. He was mighty
practical"
From all ever learned of him l
should have inferred certain lack of
poetry and sentiment in Mr.. Carruth-
ers.
81 never will get over not having any
wedding" she said one day.
mot having had any wedding!" /
repeated blandly.
She did not notice my surprise.
"I'd saved up money, and ALL" she
went On. "I'd set my heart on white
silk dress, and veil and wreath-and
bridesmaids-and everything. But
Mr.. Caruthers put his foot down. He
said cow would do me heap more
good than frills and furbelows
and wedding fixings would
and maybe he was right. Twas
a mighty good cow bought Il
was teaching when he married me,
cut out to teach, but think was really
cut out to teach, but there amt many
things can't turn my hand to in the
way of work, though | say it that
shouldn't). Twas a mighty good COW
I bought with the money Id saved up,
as I was saying, and l made a heap O
money selling the milk; and after all,
'twain't what wedding would have
been. don't care what anybody says!"
With all his practicality Mr.. Car
ruthers had not been business sue
cess, and it was to her own thrift and
industry that his widow owed her
present condition Of modest comfort
particularly to her exqui-ite mastery
of the art of pickle making. To her
justly celebrated pickles, in process of
manufacture, the neighborhood was in
debted for a spicy fragrance, which
modified most agreably the indigenous
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-18
An Odd Hat.

An odd hat is a big one made Of in
Vulnerable shirrings Of fawn-colored
chiffon. In the centre. of the bat IS
n big rhinestone buckle, which holds
the ends of three feathers, one black
and one white, with one of fawn be-
tween. Starting from the buckle, these
ostrich plumes spread out and fall IN
a row over the back Of the hat.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-18
This queer little monument, writes
n London CORRESPONDENT of the Cincinl
,ati Commercial Tribune, is really one

natl Commercial Tribune, is really one
Of England's disused coronation
thrones. 1t can be seen at Kingston
on-Thames, and is very modest seat
compared with the gorgeous ivory
throne of the Mogul Emperors. Seven
Kings of England were crowned on
this stone
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-18
White Costumes.

Young people are wearing white rs
much as possible, even in white cloth.
Dinner gowns are being made in black
muslin. and very well they look. every
founce edged with ruchc headed by
transparent black lace insertion.
There are likely to be a good many