The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1873-05-01
MOUNT OLIVET AND UPPER
SALT CREEK VALLEY.
Literary Discu,siOns-N0 Preaching in
the New School House.
Farmers Union.-CrOp Prospects,
Frsiis, Grain, &c.

At Mount Olivet echool-house, on the
evening of the 18th Of March, ult, the fol-
lowing resolution was introduced ard read:
Resoired, That the signs of the times in
dictate return OF the Ozark Ages"
This resolution Was ably discussed, pro
and cor, by the several dirputaDts selected
for the occasion, and vas decided in favor
of the negative by the judges appointed to
decide on the weight Of tie arguments.
This decision, We believe, gave general salts.
faction at that time. But "on the last Thurs
day of March, uIt the people Of that school
district met at said schooi-house, as their
custom has been. to do certain lawful acts
for the future welfare of their ''dear. little
ones" after which the triumvirate said: at
doth not appear good in our sight that this
new temple, erected for literary and scientific
purposes, should be polluted with any exer-
cises Pertaining to the Christian religion"
Some Of the people present cried out,
".Amen, 50 be tn This voice greatly
pleased said triumvirate, who thereupon Is
sued
AN IMPERIAL BULL,
in substance as iollows-viz: "knor
all men BIZ these presents; and
be IL hereby ordained that into this
nep temple, dedicated 10 literature, discussions,
anecdotes and fun, there shall not be introduced
the Gospel Of Jesus Christ; nor the preaching
Of the sdme to sinners; nOT the prayers Of the
Saints; nor anyhiuy ia the form Of Sunday
Schools" And some of the people again
shouted with q loud voice, and said:
"Amen, This riN IRE observe and dol"
Greu is Diana Of the Ephesians"' The an
nual meeting adjourned sine die.
The surmise that if the foregoing reso!u-
ton had not been discussed till after the is.
suance of the above bull. 80 that the dispu-
tants on behalf OF the affirmative could have
introduced that as one strong indication Of
the returns Of the Dark Ages, that the de-
cisiOn would have been for the affirmative.
"Reminiscences. Of former days rush upon the
memory with Lightning speed. How wildly
all remember when the
GOLD LOG SCHOOL HOUSE
was still in lice, what pleasant meet
ings and joyous seasons the people then en-
joyed in hearing the Gospel preached, unit
ing in prayers and praise, and teaching the
"dear little ones Bible lessons in the Sunday
School; where all was free aud open to all
secis and parties in religion, Of "a Iac. Vi
men without regard to cline, nationality or
color. But how changed! No sooner did
the "old log school house give place to i'm
proved architecture than did the hidra-head
Ell monster OF religious intolerance show his
fiery teeth and rush forth from his secret re-
treat, and by an edict try 70 clog the wheels
of moral and religious improvement. But
these cid iogies, like the old shareholders,
must all die out; our hope is in the riring
generation, whose education shall embrace
broader and higher views Of the rights and
wants of humanity.
Notwithstanding an occasional cropping
out here and there, a spark Of intolerance
and oppression, like an hereditary scrofula !;
siill the great heart of the people is deeply
imbued wifi
THE SPIRIT OF PROGRTSS
and Improvement in everything pertaining
to the happiness and welfare Of man, morally
and physically.
THE FARMERS UNIONS AND CLUBS
CbHsutulC an VASSibCh
10 furnish TO all our ag.
ricnltursts and borticul,urists a practical as
we'll M theoretical knowledge o: the most
uccessful methods Of remuneraiive hus-
bandry. We will insrsnce several items
showing the bad effects Of the want of such
knowledge; the planting Of the first orchard
in Kansas. Had those pioneers possessed
the requisite knowledge of the habits of Ger.
tain varieties Of apple trees with their
adaptation to coil and climate, and with
those that are certain annual bearers and Of
The best quality for the table and the mar
ke,; Thousands of worthless trees which
besr but sparsely, and many only biennially
together with thousands which bear worth
less fruit, would not now cucumber the
ground. Had cur farmers understood the
philosophy that these rich alluvial lands of
Kansas lose their original strength,
nv the action of tie SIN aud winds when
shorn of their covering, they would no
doubt long ago have sown them with iame
grasses, especially with red clover. Much
also need. to he understood about the proper
season and the best methods of planting
wheat and other cereals. Much time ami
money can al.o Le- saved by keeping only
improved stock. All these and many other
topics will he discussed at the meetings of
these associations. where old and young may
participate. Viewed from this standpoint
alone, we anticipate great blessings to flow
from these farmers associations. The pres
ent appearance Of
THE WHEAT CROP,
especially in this valley, where farmers gave
the matter rather more than
usual care in planting last fall. looks we'll;
but on come OF the higher lands, where the
winds last winter blew the snow of, and left
the plant exposed to the severe freezing, it
don't look 80 healthy. A reasonable crop
may, however, be expected, if the season
hence should prove favorable and no chinch-
bugs interfere. Much is being done in this
vicinity this spring in planting
FRUIT TREES,
principally apples. and those Of the best
varieties; also some top grating is done
upon young stocks, just beginning to hear,
which has been ascertained TO be inferior
fruit. Since Kansas is the "Banner fruit
State of the Union" We believe it is the in.
ten,ion Of our fruit growers TO make Kick
apoo the banner fruit township Of Kansas.
We will name few in this vicinity Ohio are
giving frui, cultury considerable attention
this spring: Mr.. Wendlin Humid trans
planted about I, 500 fruit trees; he has now
about 10, 600 fruit trees On kis farm. Me-srs.
X. J. Min,ier, G. W. II. Moore. John
Humid and several others, are giving this
branch Of h,,sbandry much attention.
Some apple trees are just coming into
bloom at this writing t23i Of April. Last
year the same varieties began Ia bloom on
the 2S:h of April. and in 1871, on tie oh
day of April. Thus far the NEST minnie
examination has iailei to discover sny injury
to the apple buds. Peach buds are nearly,
or quite, all dead; also some varieties Of
cherries and plum-; and msny small fruits
are much Injured