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VOLUME Xxx .l2.

y 4. ~
Tho Chairman Of the Board Of
School Trustees for this Township,
complimensed Mrs A 3. Morris. say
ing the Board was proud in having
secured the services Of q lady Of so
much taste. and one that had showed
so much zeal in the adyancemcnt Of
her pupils. sl
Tho company were then invited to
partako of apic-nic dinnc. in Tho
grove. Now, Mr. Editor, I havo at-
tended several pic-pics this season.
but / have seen none TO surpass this
one. y was largely attended by 4
nico company; some Of AbbeviI.e's
iairest daughters graced theoccasion !;
the dinner was ia keeping with the
surroundings, and truly q good ono it
was. The tablc groaned under its
load Of stastefully arrangsd asubstan-
tials and delicaccs. It could not fail
Ito be good one when under thessu-
pervision Of Mr.. M. 10. Nee Caslsu, no
is too we'll known ID such afiaira to
need any comments.
Dinner being over the company re-
pnired to Mrs "a B. Norris paFlor
md piazza, where, mill late n the
afternoon, the time gIided swifsIy and
speedily by; In various amasemenfa
and in converrations
Yours, 3
~ spRnTxTnR
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ueI o"u. tDat Cnc reScmOI0nee WIS
patent even to hersclf-stood in q
church-yara by largo white marble
cross that marked the head of fresh
ly-made grave. 1t was evident that
she had just arisen from her knees,
for the grass was bent down all around
her, but the proud, expressive dignity
of her attitude was matchlesl, though
there was q certain pathos on the
lines Of tho steadfast face. A strong
contrast was made by tho figure at
the other end of the gravc-a slender,
handsome man, who stood with fold
ed arms fixing on her glance of
fierce passion and fierce disdain. The
background of the picture framed
these figures admirably. There were
green ycws draoping over an old
Gothic church, quiet graves and cross
es hung with wrcaths Of ina ortelles.
!"It is good picture, and. I should
think, we'll painted" said Alice, Mt
last; "but I don't like the subject.
There is something rcpulsivo about a
lovc.scenc in q grave yard"
"Do you call thas q lovc-sccne r
asked Devereux, in surprise. Il
should eall it any thing else. 1t is
evident that he is an old lover whom
the lady had forgotten or rejected
but it is also evident that he has not
come to sue, but to upbraid. Sec,
however, the magnificent rcpose and
dignity of her whole face aud man.
nerl That is what reminds me 80
much of you.'
"You fattcr mo-" sho said, smiling
But she moved away from the picture,
as if she did not like tolook'atit.
@Tasc my ADVICE" she said. after q
minute. "Hang This exquisite head
of 81. John over your writing.tablc,
instead of that sccne which leaves
one in doubt who was right or who
was wrong. and gives no clew to the
result of the dramatic situation"
Uncertainty is not always the
worst evil" said he. half sadly.
"Thcre are many others much worse.
Sometimes ccrtainty.is one of them
She answered nothing, but moved
on little farther, and paused before
one of tho opea windows, gazing out
on tho fragrant stiffness Of the sum-
mcr night. Sho looked like fair
drcam-lady in her sweeping white
dress, yet her pulses were beating
very quickly. and tho atmosphere
about her seemed full Of certain
thrill. She knew that word-Day,
glancc-would bring upon her the
issue which she had fully expected to
meet that night. But, somehow, this
picture had unncrved her, and she
.lolld not resolve to meet it. Old
memories came back with strange
force. Something il. tho dark, scorn-
full face Of the man at the foot of the
grave, something Of expression, not
of fcature-had wakcncd much wficn
sho had thought long since dead.
For once her usual stately sclf:control
did not como at her call Deverenx,
for his part, felt chilled by her sudden
silence and reserve. His heart sank
-hc feared more than he hoped. H.
cd-doubtcd-asked himself if
he had not better wait.
They were still standing apart in
this way when q whist-quartet came
in, and tho opportunity was lost.
TO BE coNTlNc I'D.
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April II, 1872.
Exhibition and Picnic at Mrs. Morris
School.

CALHouN's MILLS, June, 1872.
Editor Abbevil,e Press and Banner: :.
1t was my good fortune to attcnt
an exhibition and pic-nic of Mrs. A
E. Morris school, on Thursday, l9tl
instant. The exercises wero opened
by song by the School, and ther
came tho annexed programme Of cx
erciscs:
speech-by Master Thomas Nc
Caslan.
Composition-Salutatory-by Mis-
Minnie Chilcs.
Poetry-by six little girls.
Speech-by Master Tommie Tag
CART.
Composition-Miss Matilda Brown
DiaIogus-Wrangling. Pair.
Poetry and Song BY little Alice
Brown.
specch--by Master Willie Accas
Ian.
Grmmar class.
Composition-"Seasons, by Miss
Sallie Clatwor:hy.
Speech = by Master Willie Taggart
Dialogu'e-"Revcnge is Sweet"
Composition-"Fireside," by Miss
Jenna McCaslan.
Song-"Jewel"-by the School.
RECESS THIRTY MINuTEs.
song-"Young Abstainor,"-b the
School.
Composition-"Instability Of Hu
MIN Grandeur" by Miss Anna Nc
Caslan.
Speech-hy Master Simeon Brown
Poetry and Song : by Miss Addie
Lowry and Jenna Mccaslan.
Diarogue-"The Widows Mistake.
Speech by Master Tommie Clas
worthy.
Composition-"Littlo Things" "-cy
Miss Addio Lowry.
Speedily Master James Taggart'
Dialoguo-"Now School Mistress.
Spccch-by Master Foster Morris
Composition Valedictory-by Aiss
r. B AcComb.
Song-"School Girls Appeal to Hcr
notwithstanding Song by tha
School.
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Package Bonds, Sheriff Taggart.
! Package Bonds, Sheriff Cobb.
2 Packages Bonds, Sheriff Hawthorn.
2 Packages Bonds, Sheriff Hodges.
2 Packages Bonds, Sheriff Cochran.
2 Packages Bonds, Sheriff Moore.
] Package Bouds, Sheriff Jones.
] Package Bonds, Sheriff Cason.
FURNITURE SAVED IN SHER-
IFF'S OFFICE.
2 Desks and Gases.
/ Water Stand.
MISSING.
2Large Cases for Books and Papers.
BOOKS AND PAPERS OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS ON HAND
AFTER THE FIRE. FL
! Record Book.
1Jourlial..
Ledger-Ofice Seal.
l Record Book Of Commissioners of
Roads, from February 1872 to 1868.
Record Book Of Sub-BOerds of the
upper SaIuda, at Brakes Old Field, from
1845 to 1857.
Bound Acts of 1898 and 1859.
Vouchers for.the year 1869, should be
2l3.
Vouchers for the year 1870, should be
4s9.
Vouchers for the year 1871, should be
Al.
Vouchers for the year 1872.
Indcntures, IL I'M number.
Conds, 8 packages not counted.
] Desk, and ! case for Books and Pa'
80.
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A Statement of Papers and Furniture
probably lost by the burning. To wit
lst. All Session Papers finished and
on file up to the year 1868 and their
easements. :,
I'd. In common Pleas 125ol No. Rolls
In Higher SurIsdiction with their case
ncnts.
Sd. In Summary Process Jurisdiction
l8O40 No. Rolls with their easements.
5th. One volume Index to Plcadings
and Judgments n,fssfng.
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Fearful Accident to Herr Iiengsi the

1t7rn,,, fla ;1xr,c 0c, Nc,va fsfs, q IA n
!. % ~ . .s +; ] :,
Herr Lengsl has had 2 !, ssccesst.,! n Y!
ca career as 9 lions1amer ane n's sk,h
ana praysry hsye cars:eo nam 81 .sssg ssae-
y stlspnsu 'na'l J 3 sIy l., osusas 20 =,
!, mas nau = Ivy many sis,sg ;Y' 81 usae,
eus .ns louass. ca.'; =: =; =. y q 49,
lar nun = -, ol.agy S..y' y .lsi alss1s
ls9 noon g laesuay 'as!. E 4 Z, &. 81 z.
= sIars.ng @ltn - sne ,1rsat rsas E,stern
strouPe islss s9ran LIT ;t'sn ev. aoHnu
one Gags q Mons es WHICH nag never -
oeen easneu, any . ~ y. ttH Ml.sn av ue-
term,nsd 70 perform as WILD sncso
~, Whlcn - naa oeen .ong pIaer consIo.; y;
ins suse cons...nsu sgo y: =,
one i.on, anu uu.ls . sne siu y
Wnlcn ~ ~ ,au oslols .no sAllo..'1l. = !
psta,, ne ueyolsu WAL llollle.l,s = nc
eoulA g spare 70 tne.s .lalnth l'a s'ys g :
ing upon Wnas ne - ssElns 3 &, ~ gsat =
natcro, ne mas 'no lear Iea, g M ls1 sne oe9sts
waen iney s, ase cageu 8 Il ! 9 ana e oessl
a .oss e Z "a :. ~ -
spntIo'n.g sne nesse ,'s'ele'.a q sness
ocas,s -. - - p.e IL. 3,
Altcr = i,ts's Al'sliency VIII .ssso
new eN a an.mats, nerr a1ehgel ioanu sns',
contrary 70 ms asual eAPerlenee, slno
maze llon was lne mos moss ...s,.I SiaIsy ana
suo.le OF tue t1ree "ltn Wmca .ss. he nau
70 aeal, ana on Two occasion .as ION, pslore ss
the one at Portage Gity ne nad de. J.
tected TN. nnge lelloW N Tue sacs !, 81
sneaA'hg up 70 seile us ,eg, "na uo
TOOK hold OF ms 1ooh oas 2 2ioW
from MS master 9 claD sent sent MN llo oack
70 ms corner. -,
II was during the e alterhoop e4n'ol-
ton at Portage, ,n on llesoay sas1: 1nao
the most 1earIul VI all nus auses.s'lles
occurred. Iho tanner was gong
through his usual performances m
this cago, with Two men s.a.lohod ~
OUTSIDE win ms ause IRON iods w
tween Inc oars OF 1no cage 20 ASST
II necessary, IN warning. any at
tack which might DC made upon the
daring man.
The lion, ne confessed, had some
what puzzled him, ss man,festing
different nature from that. OF any Win
which nc had dealt, ana for that res-
son he had kept his eye more vlgl.
lantly than is usual If possible, upon
him; at one point ho was oblIged to
turn and face tho TWO lionesses as
they passed him, leaving tho lion to
watched by tho attendants. But that
afternoon the attendants were. az tho
critical moment, diverted IRON tho
lion to the man, and failed to see tho
monster sneak along tho hoor with
e"il eye: Iheandience were watchins
moro closely, and by some OF thom
tho danger was seen, and Q cry OF
alarm. was raised, but it was TOO late.
The monsters jaws had closed on tho
calf Of Herr Lengcl's right leg, 'and
the teeth met, and Lcngei fell to tho
floor, an easy prey to the three wild
beasts. His club fell from his hand
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Il 90 through my work, reproving-
ly said tho noodle to tho idle boy.
"Bnt not till you're pushed tri.
umphantly replied the idle boy to
tho needle.
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Judge-"Well, you are fond Of
stealing; if should let you steal
now, what wonld you ,stealP" Pris.
oncr II would steal away, your
Honor"
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*Coronor, vice Cochran after death 70
the election of Sheriff Moore.
+ Used the 8 Execution, Writ and Sale
Rocks of Moore, as Books could not be
nurchased. Ordered to use them by the
Solicitor, J. P. Reed.
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Papers, and also the Office Furniture
remaining In the Office Of the Clerk o
the Court af Common Pleas and Genera
Sessions after the burning of the Cour
House Of said County, to wit:
COURTsOF GENERAL SESSIONS
lst. All Bills of Iildict. disposed Of ir
said Court from March Term, 1883, Il
February Term, 1872, both terms inclu
sive.
2d. All Bills of Indictment not yet
| disposed of and still pending, together
with numerous warrants, niarked by tht
former Solicitor as "old and worthless
Sd. Two voinnes endorsed Sessions
Docket.n
4th. Two volumes endorsed "Contin
gent Dockets."
4th. Two volumes endorsed "Contin
gent Dockots."
5th. Two volumes endorsed "ses
sions Index"
9th. Two volumes "Fines aud For.
feitures."
7th. Two volumes Sessions Jour
nails.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
1st. 20 volumes Judgments and
Pleadings."
Cd. 2 volumes abstract of DEGREES
with 8 Indexes.
Sd. 2 volunies "Abstract Of Judge
mcnts," with 8 Indexes.
4th. 6 Dockets, various kinds, now
supplanted by Dockets prepared under
the late Laws and Rules Of Court.
5th. Book of "Rulcs," now sei
aside.
9Th. l Appearance Docket" now SET
aside.
7lh. ! volume Confessions before the
Clerk"
sth. 2 volumes Common Pleas Jour.
nails"
9th. 1 volume "Index to Undertak.
inga," under the Code.
10th, I volume "Lien Docket"
llth. / volume "Clerk's Calendar"
18th. S. Calendar Dockets."
18th. ] "Bar Docket"
l4th. In higher jurisdiction from No.
Roll I25O1, to 1900.
10Th. Snndry Executions Of over and
within Summary Process Jurisdiction
running indiscrtminately from No. Roll
1857 to No. Roll 1884.
10th. Sundry Bonds in Attachment
from No. $40 to No. 1888.
EQUITY SIDE. OF COURT.
lst. Such sundry Bills and Petitionf
and DEGREES as We're on file at the date
of the burning. :,
2i. 2 volumes Bill Dockets and ! vol
Petition Docket, now set aside.
81. ! volume decree Book"
4th. 2 volumes Minute Books"
5th. ! Sale Book.
9th. ! Cash Book.
7th. Al such Money Bonds and Mort.
cages as were turned over to me by the
|. late Commissioner in Equity, whether
the money was paid on them or not.
OFFICE OF REGISTER OF MEsNE
CONNEYANCES.
1st. 21 volumes of Mesne Conveyances'
I'd. 6 volumes Indexes to suit the
above Books.
Sd. 3 volumes Mortgage Books.
4th. / volume Bonds Of County Om'
GERS.
5th. Seal of Office.
COMMISSIONER OF LOCATIONS.
1st. 4. volumes of Warrants and Plats
with Indexes included.
MISCELLANEOUS DEPARTMENT.
lst. ! volume Roll Of Magistrates and
Constables.
I'd, i volume for Record of Estrays.
= 3l. Volume Miscellaneous Index.
4th, 10 volumes Statutes at large and
the unbound Acts of the Legislature
from the yeaa 1889 to the Regular Ses'
sion 1870 and 1871.
5th, 8 volumes Brevard's Digest.
9Th. ! volume Rice's Digest.
7th. 3 Holy Bibles.
sth. 8 volumes United States Census
for the year 1850: -.
County. taken in ITO.
10th. 2 Official Books, returned to
Clerks Office by retiring Magistrates.
FURNITURE OF THE OFFICE.
2Desks, 2 Tables, Small Table and
Case, 8 Chairs, Cases to contain Books,
81
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Respectfully submitted,
MATTHEW MCDONALD,
~ C. G. p. q g. 8.
Schedule Marked 3D."

The STATE OF SoUTH CAROLINA /
ABDEyILLE COUNTY.
To the Honorable, the Grand jury OF
9Th Circuit Court of South Carolina, at
AbbeviNe Court House.
An Inventory of Books and Papers in
the Office of the Judge Of Probate for
A0esyl1,f pAPEGg Geuntyi 81 PERSONALLY
ESTATES.
1885 Boxes, containing 1880 packages,
each package contains all the Papers OF
one estate.
PAPERS OF REAL ESTATES.
1e Boxes containing 20i packages,
each package contains all the papers Of
one Heal Estate, from Letter A to Letter
Box Land Bonds, in the time of
BOX Heal Estate Papers, in the time
of Moses Taggart.
% Examination Of Lunatics.
II Last Wills and Testamens Deposit
cd.
q Wills not proved,
BOOKS.
Book Index to Estates.
5 Books Letters OF Administration,
{ Books Administration Bonds, Nos.
2,3. ,5.
4 / Book, Letters Of Administration,
Will annexed, No. 2:
|, 2 Books, Letters Of Guardianship, No.
2Guardian Bonis, No. %.
Books, Letters Testament No. 9, 3, 4.
! Book, Letters Dimiss0ry.
10 Books, Returns, Nos. ], 2, 4, s, 2, I,
l8, 9, 10. ssst.. S. - g. g
2Books, Journal, Nos. /, Q.
IL inventories, Appraiscment OF Sales,
from No. IL, to 23.
q Books, Real Estate, Nos. /, 2.
Book, Guardians, Administrators
Executors, &C., Index. M 1s5
Book, Cash Book, Nc. 2.
5 Books, Wills, No. /, 2. 81 8.
Books, Congressional Globe.
Books, Stntues of South Carolina.
2Books, Journal Of General Assembly
| 180S-'69. e
II old Books, official.
| EQUITY PAPERS.
2Boxes OF Equity Papers, disarrang.
l2 Boxes, Guardian and Trustee Ac
tonnts, containing 500 Packages, each
package contains all Returns Of Que Es
tate. Il
EQUITY BOOKS. Il
Books, Guardians and Trustees Re
turns.
5 Books, Guardians and Trustee.
Bonds.
Books, Reports.
Book, Stock Book.
| book, Precedent Book.
| Book, General Index. &
2 Books, Minute Book.
Book, Appearances Book.
2 Books, Decree Book.
Book, Account Book. 3
Book, Docket Vol. ].
l Book, File Book.
The Papers of Equity could not be or.
ranged, as the Index of tho same can.
not he found; the said papers are more
historical than lsgal, and have not been
missed by the transaction of business
since the fire.
There has not been any Inventory
made of Book. and Papers when l.. T..
Guffin, late Judge of Probate, took pos-
session Of the Office, and 1t cannot be
pasitively found out, how much, or II
papers or books were lost in the fire
but there hos not been papers missed by
the transaction Of business In the Office
since the fire.
G. w. GUFFIN,
J. P. A. G.
Anril ~ 1870
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Published by Order of the Court.

Schedule Marked a."
A SCHEDULE of the Books and
"A Papers belonging to the Slierirt's
Un,ce, saved and In possession of HEN
RY s. CASON, Sheriff, Immediately
after the burning OF the Court House, i'll
Abbeville, Oh the 10Th OF January,
o. M, a. D., 1872.
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BONDS OF sHERIFFs.
/ Package Bonds. Sheriff Douglas.
i. Ira :kage Sale Bills, Sheriff Douglas.
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WATCHING.

Yes, it wilt soon be the dawn, dear; the
darkness is lingering still;
But / know it Is almost the morning,
the air is so hushed and so chill.
Can you lie silent no longer! Indeed, ii
you can 1t Is best,
For sometimes you sleep toward morn.
ing; try to be quiet and rest.
tt.
4s;H the pain that disturbs you? Your
forehead feels hot to my palm.
/ hopc5 that the fever had left you, you
lay there 80 patient and calm.
Is 1t so hard to bear, dear? / know it Is
hard by your smile.
All! IL only could take it, and let you
be free for while2
III.
Weary? No, am not weary; only of
seeing you 80.
Do not you trouble for mo, dear; 1 rest
in the daytime, you know.
Just let me straigbten your pillow, and
darken the light from your sight:
All can do IL so little, the aid / can
give is so slight!
Nv.
Yes, can see at the window, the dawn
ing begins to grow strong.
Though you are always so patient, Iknow
that you find the hours long;
But now that the pain is more easy,
w:,ile yet the night silence is deep,
Ptrh ps you may still get some rest,
uear; try to be quiet and sleep.
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OFFICIAL REPORTS.

Schedules containing Lists O
Books and Papers in the Offices
of Sheriff, Probate Judge,
Clerk and County
Commissioners.
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A gay and festive bachelor of the EsculaPian
profession has been catechised severely the
past week CONCERNING jewel which has Gus
tomarily adorned his manly breast. but. by a
sort oftedge,femaia, hasbec6fhe superimposed
upon the femeninc bre;set Of e hash siingist.'
His answers were evasive. clothed somewhat in
poetry and IN imagery. and not at all satisfac-
tory to a discriminating and int Iligent pubic.
Pope has it - What dire offenses from ainorous
cai'ses spring" This however has not thesicast
application TO either the jolly masculine nor
the pretty feminine in question. We will con-
suit the oracles concerning this phenomenon
and faithfully report the revelations. Until
that time We earnestly hope the poignancy OF
sarcasm will be withheld by the boys that
the N. ID. may have peace Of mind for a sea-
son.
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King City suil u,esh.

King CITY. McPHERsox COUNTY. kANs..l
June 18th. ISL
Editors Saiiae County journal: Judging from
News recently received here. the people Of So
ma and vicinity are under the impression that
hing City Is about TO be. or partly has been re-
moved to the new town of Mcpherson near the
center Of the county. Now then, since such
reports are afioat We make it a special business
10 Inform the people otherwise, through the col
nmns Of your paper. Not one house has We;
been moved to the town site of Mcpherson.
and 1t not At all likely that there will be soon,
if at all. There was considerable excitement
manifested by some Of our citizens but it is fas,
dying out. And while we wish our new-toxn
men success, We also advise them not to count
their :. chickens before they are hatched.'' As
for the county seat they will we hope give other
towns chance. The people in the southern
part OF our county are not generally favorable
to Mcpherson.
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George has it Probert has it. What: The
incest and costliest soda fountain in the State
of Kansas. It Is from Tuft. the Arctic man.
Polar bears and ice bergs compose the crest.
- The Zenith is its eognomen. The favorite
combination Of this style is with body OF Ital-
ian marble. relieved by upper panels of nine
different kinds Of marble. 1t is adorned by
heavy silver plated pillars extending from the
bl TEX marble base of the apparatus to the top.
and the whole is surmounted by fountain of
running water in tented glass. upon which
rests silver cup supporting Prian marble
statuette In artistic effect. finish. and in en-
cellence of workings it is unsurpassed by any
apparatus of its size in the market. Drink
deep from this fount and be satisfied. 1t is a
beauty
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When other people come to you and ask you
to let them build railroads TO your doors, you
may consider yourselves of some size and impOr-
lance. This isnot exactly the case we seek to
state for Salina, but we wish to chronicle the
fact that diverse in teres.s, from similar diree
ton. were represented yesterday in our city,
asking the assistance of Salina in eacl, of their
projects.
First came Hon. C. G. Hutchinson, of Hutch
insOn, Reno county, author Of the renowned
:. Resources of Kansas and an imprOmptu
meeting was heldat Seitz's drug store at 10 A.
NJ, in this special interest Mr.. Hutchinson
spoke at length and portrayed the many advan-
tages of the road desired. The route Is from
Salina, through Mcpherson county. to Hutch
inson and the salt springs ofSouthwestern Kan
sas, the road eventually to proceed to the great
cattle region of Western Texas. His statements
were received with great deal Of interest, and
he impressed the people with the advantages in
such railroad. He said that his county feels
the necessity for the road and would assist the
road in fair amount.
After dinner, another meeting was held at
Judge Prescott's office for the incorporation Of
the Salina, Atlanta and Southwestern railroad
company. There were there the redOubtable
Col. Sam Wood. Col. J. VI. Steele and other
gentlemen on the proposed road. The road.
rs its name signifies, is to go from Sal'na to
Atlanta and Raymond, Rice county, to the salt
plains ofSOuth-western Kansas and into West
ern Texas. Col. Wood was the principal
speaker and demonstrated clearly the feasibli-
" and importance of the road. Rice county.
he and other gentlemen told us. had submitted
a proposition to vote one hundred and seventy
five thousand dollars, and there exists no doubt
of its carrying. The meeting was an interest
ing one and foreshadowed the desires of the
people Of Rice county.
Our own ideas are the more favorable to the
Hutchinson route. BY way of Hutchinson there
is more settled and older country. and an ex-
cellent agricultural section. The towns are es-
tablished beyond decrease and they and the
counties will continue to grow. This can
hardly be said of the towns on the Atlanta
towns may take the trade they now enjoy. The
moves already inaugurated would seem to pre-
dict the bnildin" of railroad north and south
by way of Salma. Saline county stands in the
position of being able to aid good road and
we do not question but she will do it when
such case presents ITSELF In either event. when
railroad is built from Salina south. another
will tap it from the north, or a road from the
north will cause the buldingOf one to the south
The prospects OF Salina, we take it, for 4 north
and Il south railroad are first class.