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The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

All day Saturday millions OF smaii
white objects SAILED leisurely through
the air al an altitude OF a few hundred
feet, and many neck was strained up
ward to detect the character Of this ex-
,ensive immigration. Balloon ob'erva-
tons being out of question, many theo-
ries were advanced IS to who the stran-
gers were. We're they the Russian Men.
nonites for only one in ten knew wheih.
er q Mennonite was "6sh, flesh OF
fowl" Then the cry came up, "Ihe
sra..hoppers are coming" The "oldes'
settler" knew il. and the new one be-
Iiered it. Imagination quickly trans
formed q smiling and happy iaad to
a wide range Of bligbted fields and desc
laiion. Joyous, then. became the 'hrone
of heavenly explorer. when the curtain
Of mystery was cas-, s.ide. and the sup.
posed and dreaded cremy proved to be
neither i'll omen bearn. birds, nor bar
pies, nor augh, else Of evil bot only
innocen, cottonwood eed clothed IN the
purest white. Such the la,cs; from
. the knowing o-es.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21
p;siu,ercsted Sympathy.

The Times is very much concerned
about Kansas, and makes "a terrible out
cry over three or four popcs, with whose
horrors it attempts to brighten that peo-
ple-GREGoRY, LEO, indulgence fees,
scripture and feudal tithes, are all shook
inthe face Of the Mortified people Of Kan
sas, and they are called upon to deliver
themselves from oppression. All this
about a tax penalty. Had it better not
look to that beautiful thing called the
Missouri revenue law. by which not only
is penalty added, but each month adds
more and more with interest and costs
till paid-a system of Glow fortune to
which the Kansas law is mild. Kansas
owes only sl,3il,975 of bond debt, and
when the money is paid by the govern
mcnt for which she became responsible
TO rcpcl the inyasion OF her soil by the
Times "s,atf," together with some oil ers
in their company, she will not owe so
much. Her debt is about 81 10 each in
habitant, and that of Missouri $40. A
few onions to the eyes over Missouri
and her condition is nov in order.
Kansas can get along very well without
sympathy from that source-particu-
LARRY after that little bill of damages re-
fcrred to had been safely deposited IN
her treasury. Come, now give us few
more harvest hands with variega:cd
eycs.-Journdi Of Commerce.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21
oRllUARI,


A great man generally has some fond
friend about him to write up his obitua
ry. To US is assigned the rather unpleas'
ant duty TO speak Of tho history of one
who lately walked our streets in the full
bloom of luxuriant manhood, but now il
not Like o summers dawn he soon
passed away. Whether he has already
been translated to the Land ofthe Lcal,
or has Just embarked with the Styx fer
ryman, is not apparent 10 his humble
"obituarist" He has certainly vanished
followed by tho "quivcring aurcoles
of his own glory. But his " footprints
are left on the sands of time." No tower
ing shaft or monumental brass record
the deeds of his brief history, but like
the stream with its many coves which
catch up and treasure the drift wood
borne onward by its currents, the deeds
and sayings Of this remarkable man are
scattered from the plains of Victoria 10
the Commonwealth counting room. Hun
drcds of anxious hearts, in the agony OF
their grief, peer through the gloom Of
their disconsolation, and to their endear.
ing calls for his return, only comes back
the echo, "checks." If we were a
poet, in such a remarkable detection as
now envelops us, the muse would come
to our relief and teach US something ap-
plicable to the dilemma in which certain
beings are placed. But our rhetoric is
out Of tune and we cannot extol the vir-
tues of our lost "Ojos Abiertos." He
was cut down before he mad half accom-
plished his mission. Whether he now
stretches his manly form beneath the
shadows of Padre Mexico's mountains,
participates in spirit in the Partisan ru-
Giles, which he loved so we'll, 'or wheth-
err he writes with "d:amond-pointcd .
words for the metropolitan papers, is as
vet unknown to his bcrcavcd and suffer
ing friends. "Oft in the Silly night
is borne on the fi,ful breeze to those left
behind the meIodious word "CIaren-
don." Certainly, "aiter ife;' ftfd fe'-
err, he sleeps WE'LL" AS we sit writing
at our table, in commemorating the
deeds OF ihcdeparted, silent tear cours-
es slowly down our "bronZed and grang-
cred" cheeks. We are fearful that
The lost Theodore was so unapprcciated
By the major par. of our friends; that he
was SO warmly welcomed and adored by
our enemies To DO penance for our
short comings tn paying no homage to
he living, We have pcnned these sorrow
ul and feeling sentences for the dead.
Requiescdt in pace.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

The Pal Max Gazette says that dur
ing the disturbances in Pcraambuco
growing out OF measures taken by the
Brazilian bishops against the Frecma-
sons, Jesuit college was broken into
and the sacred pictures destroyed, the
confessiona!s shattered and four Rcvcr'
end Fathers beaten, ono Of whom was
i'll, and finally died from the blows re
ccivcd. The office of the Bishops news.
paper was entered ard the material
thrown out Of the windows and the pa
per burned.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

We are requested to again call atten
ton to the farmers convention which is
TO meet at the court house in Salina. or
tho 9th of September next. II is the
general opinion Of the farmers that
fuu convention is desirable, that they
NAV discuss matters Of general concern
to them, and determine whether or nc
they shall nominate q ticket for the fai
election. Farmers from surrounding
counties arc invited 10 attend.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

Mohler, and when within about three
feet of him Nehler cried, "Take care,
Armstrong" and at the same instant
fred his revolver at his heart. Arm.
strong caught the revolver with one
hand, Mohler about the neck with the
other, and whirled him around, while he
wrenchcd the revolver from him when
Judge Logan and Charlie Falconer IN
terfered and separated them. The ball
had passed through Mr.. Armstrong;
coat and through memorandum book
in his left breast pocket. One-eighth Of
an inch higher there was nothing that
would have saved Mr.. Armstrong; life
from the surcst aim Mohlcr could have
taken.
Mr.. Mohler was arrested and taken
before Justice Bishop and the case was
put ever till Wednesday. Tuesday morn
ing Mr.. Armstrong was arrested and
fined SIS and costs for assault and bat
terry. Wednesday, Mohlcr was released
and the case dismissed, on application Of
the county attorney. Mr.. Mohler was
also fined s25 for carrying concealed
weapons.
This disposition Of the case may salts
fy the parties who have the law to up
hold and maintain. It is not in accord
anec with the sense of justice Of ninety
out of hundred of the people that
a man can, while backed by concealed
revolver, harass, threaten and insult an
other, and then, upon signs of rescnting
1t all, shoot him dead. From the feel
ing prevailing on the streets, we opine
that the circumstance of the ball being
caught by the book was no less provi-
dence for Mr.. Mohler than Mr.. Arm
strong.
Mr.. Armstrong came here at the time
Of commencing work on the r., S. l. A.
V. Railroad and during his stay has act
cd the part of gentleman with all with
whom he has had dealings, and in his
position as a witness he showed no de-
sire TO injure Mr.. Mohlcr, and answered
only such questions as were legally ask
ed him.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21
A SHOOTING AFFRAY.

On Monday last our city was thrown
into state Of indignation and excite
mcnt, caused by the shooting at Capt.
VIM. Armstrong by J. G. Mohler, and
in which Mr.. Armstrong only escaped
with his life by. the ball passing through
memorandum book in his coat pocket.
The circumstances which led to the at.
fray are as follows: Mr.. Armstrong
was subpcnaed last Friday to attend
court for the purpose of giving his dep
osition in the Injunction case Of Sim
mons vs.. the r., S. 4 A. V. Ry., (Mr.
Armstrong having been employed in
experimenting the grading Of the road, }
the summons to be answered at 9 clock
Saturday morning. Friday evening he
went TO Brookville intending TO start
for Denver the next morning. On Sat
urday morning deruty-sheriff Sheldon
was sent TO Brookville to await orders,
and on arriving received telegram to
bring Mr.. Armstrong back. lie was
brought back and notified to appear in
the afternoon. In the mean time, ac-
cording to Armstrong; testimony, he
saw Mr.. Cutler and Mohlor, who az.
pearcd very anxious not to have him
testify, and Mr.. Mchler told him he was
Illegally held and that he would stand
between him and harm on the warrant
But Mr.. Armstrong was not satisfied on
the whole and did not avail himself Of q
profTercd free ride, and remained and
gave his testimony. During the evil
dence the testimony of which the above
is the substance tended to implicatG
Mr.. Mohler as being guilty Of an attempt
to spirit away the witness. After the
adjournment Mr. Mohlcr wanted Mr.
Armstrong to make n sworn statemen,
explaining the evidence referring TO him.
Sunday morning Mr.. Mohler stopped
Mr.. Armstrong and again called upor
him to correct his testimony, when he
told him that if there was any corrcc,
ing to be lone to his testimony he would
make it himself and on his own juds
ment. In the course Of the converse
ton Mohler found he could not bally
Armstrong, although be told of jol
which had been put up on him before ir
which there was some shooting done
, and intimated that there might be il
, this if it was not fixed up. Monday
J morning the taking of the deposition o
Mr.. Armstrong was resumed and ad
| journcd at noon. While he was stand
} ing with Judge Logan, on the walk il
, front of the court house, waiting 70
Harry Logan to unhitch the horse an'
turn the carriage to the walk, Mr.. Mohl
: CT came out Of the court yard gate, whel
: Dir. Armstrong spoke to Moh!er abou
his saying. the day previous, that h
(Armstrong) had been counselling witt
S Judge Logan. Mohler denied the state
ment attributed to him, and Armstron;
: said il was all right then, ana got int
: the carriage; when he turned to Nj
: Moh!er and told him he had better dro
: that matter; that he would swear I
what he had testified, and somethin
: else that would be worse for him, where
: upon Mohler called him q pcrjurcr, iy
t ing puppy, and other viicr names, I
: which he could apply tongue. Aru
strong jumped to the ground, made 10
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

The death eff tae German Emperor,
William, is apprehendcd. His late jour
ney to Russia, which was, in fact, a
round of dissipation, together with nor
vous prostraticn brought about in his
labors as host for the Shah, have
brought him to critical condition. The
Shah, alone, is enough TO break an ordI-
nary royal constitution.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

1t should be remembered that A. NJ.
Campbell 4 Co. have just received big
stock of tho latcs, styles Of fail and
winter clothing. Call upon them and
fit yourselves out.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21
The bright and CHEEKY jewclry sto

The bright and CHEEKY jewc'ry store
of d. & J. B. Whitehead's is one of Sail
mas greatest ornaments. Beneath the
clear plated glass of their show case is
displayed the most beautiful and stylish
icwelry and watches, and in the cases
back are found a splendid assortment
Of clocks. At the bsnch SIT two OF the
hest workmen in the State.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

Last Friday, while 4 gambler named
Bill Thompson WAS attempting to shoot
a policeman by the name OF "BrocSy
Jack" Mt Ellsworth, Sheriff Whitney
stepped between the parties, and Thomp-
son shot him. Whitney has since died.
The murderer is at large.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

An cx- official drew up petition and
circulated it among his Fri ends request
ing the editor Of paper in our neigh
boy.,ood to step into the shade, that his
journalistic mantle might ial! upon the
shoulders of an adventure. What does
the ex-official think now? Checks.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

The farmers of Iowa have nominated
a state ticket. Andrew Hostie is the
candidate for Governor. An attempt
was made to ascertain the political com
plcxion of the convention by rising
vote as to whether the delegates were
formerly Republicans or Democrats.
The plan wouldn't work, and the poll
1lcians had 10 take back seats.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

By order OF the ecu .ty commissi on
ers, tho remaining 100000 in Saline
County bonds voted to the II. S. & A. V.
r. r., lately held in trust by the law
renee Savings Bank, have been, or are to
be, transferred to the State Treasurer as
trustee.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

We have received, through John A.
Martin, complementary imitation to
the Fourth Annual Northern District
Fair, to be held at Atchison on the sth,
9th, 10, lIth and l2ih of September.
THIS is to be the grca; fair Of the year
1873.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

A letter from the Yellowstone expo
di,ion gives the information that Gen
Stanley has had Gen. Castar arrested,
anu ,ias Cus,ar marched IN the rear OF
his command one whole day, before be
was released. Custar probably nos
/" knows how tits yourself"
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

c. Carlberg has for sale at his market
somo of the choicest mutton ever seen
in this country. He will keep good
supply on hand for several weeks. Give
him q call.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

In view OF the prospects oil an cxten-
sive immigration TO this county, proper
ty will soon he held at high figures
Now is the time to invest. Delay may
lose you fortune. Consult +. L. Bow
ems list of lands and city lois.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

A band of Italian minstrels paraded
our streets on Saturday, who had pro-
badly received moro kicks and slaps to
to make them play correctly than any
dog that has been trained for hunting.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

A short time ago man named Mel
son was arrested and taken before al
officer Sho fined him the fine and costs
amounting to $50, for shooting dog
The man is now in the county Jail in de
fault Of non pay ment Of fine and costs!
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

We were mistaken last week as to the
the time set for the laying Of the corner
stone of the Catholic church. The cere-
mony will take place on Sunday, the
Sis, of this month, and will be conduct
Cd by Ri. Rev. Fink, o. S. b., of Lcav-
worth.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

The Pacific House at S.lina is about
the most comfortable place the wayfar-
ing traveller finds between the Missouri
river and Rocky mountains. Having
tried it, we know whereof we speak.
-Liacoia Center Nelrs.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

During all the excitement which
rcigns supreme, farmers and tOwnsmen
should bear in mind that a tremendous
stock Of clothing, of the latest styles,
durable and cheap, has jas, been receiv-
ed by A. N. Campbell & Co.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

Rev. n. n. Powers, of the Methodist
church, is holding services every Sab
bath morning in the Baptist church. As
soon as his health will permit he will
hold Sabbath evening services also~><
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

d. r. Wagstaff, receiver Of tie |. S.
land Office, has been appointed o Of u
commission to appraise the Fl. Zahs@re-
servation, which is to be Sold, Nr.
Warstaff started for the scene OK 5
new labors yesterday evening. 4
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

Mr.. Frank Goodnow is doing an ex-
tcnsive lumber business, both in Salina
and Mcpherson. AT either yards par
ties can find the best quality of lumber,
sash and doors, at the most reasonable
prices.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

The Kansas State Board Of Ag-icul-
turc also have our thanks for favors OK.
tended in the way of "pass" TO :heir
ninth annual Fair at Topeka, from Sept.
I'D to 26th, with the autograph OF Al.
fred Gray, Secretary.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

Our stock of dry goods is the most
complete, embracing everything in the
line, selected with great care, and sold
With our guaranty of qua!ity-at low
est rates. LIrowICH 4 WHITMAN,
New York Store.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

l.. II. Mafiit is agent for the cclebrat-
ed Chickering & Son pianos, the St.
Louis Smith pianos, Emerson pianos,
Simmons 4 Clonsi and Lsrmy & Blake
organs. Also agent for Sidney Smith
4 Sons school furniture.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

1t is said there is something Withheld
IN the railroad matter, as far as the local
company is concerned, which, when
made public, will amaze the people.
Time will disclose everything.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

Mr.. +. B. Bort, q former resident OF
this city, now a resident of Chicago, was
married last week to daughter of Mr..
D. w. Powers, of Leavenworth.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

The contract for building the bridges
across Dry creek, for which bonds were
voted at late election in this township
wa. awarded to the Humboldt Manufac
turing Company. The bridges are to be
of iron.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

Every description of shirts and fan
nels, at very low prices, at the New York
Store.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

The grasshoppcr army, which devastat..
ed the fields about Omaha, is coming SOUTH
ward. They can do no harm in this Ie-
eion of country.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

The Ellsworth Reporter, Of last week,
stated that Mr.. Tnco. Wilson was dong
good work along the Kansas Pacific.
That 8 what We think,
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

A Scioptican exhibition is billed for
Tuesday evening at the Presbyterian
church. A large collection OF rare pic
lures will be exhibited. Admittancc %
cents.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

The cstimablc wife OF John f. Carrot,
Esq. died last Thursday evening. She
was buried Saturday morning. To the
four motherless children aud the bereav.
ed husband and father we extend Our
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

From very reliable authority it II
learned that the. Bender family arc IN
Western Texas, moving towords Arizo'
na. Detectives are on the track, and
strong hopes are entertained Of their ap-
prchcEsion.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

Weston is in the shade. Wick is the
coming man. Seventeen miles in seven
teen hours from Lind.berg, and in the
blackness of night at that.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

Another row occurred at Eilswo rth
yesterday in which policeman inter
fcred and shot a man named Pierce, i
cattle owner. Pierce and the policeman
fred simultaneously.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

We received call, last Friday, from
Rev. S. B. Guibcrson of Jacksonville,
Ills, father-in-law Of Prof. Hamilton of
this city.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

II is stated that the Secretary OF the
Treasury has ordered the removal from
Office nearly ono hundred custom house
officers at the port of New York, on
cksrccs Of fraud and corruption.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

While SO many brains arc muddled
with reference TO a proper disposal OF
that Pomerey- York Page 1000, we are
frank to say We II take it, if no one else
will.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

On Thursday morning last Judge
Logan g:antcd an Injunction in the case
of the r. S. & A. Y. Ry. Co. VS.. Abram
Cutler. Another injunction was also
granted on Friday against the local con-
pnnv
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

Rev. Mr.. Crissman preached at the
Presbyterian church last Sabbath. He
is hero in view OF probable call by
that society. <%
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

We are indebted to Mrs. II. l.. Bish-
op for liberal supply of tamatoes, the
largest We have seen this season.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

The city council have made the fol
lowing levy for city taxes for the ensu
ing year: 8 81 mills for general city
expenses, and l IA mills for interest on
a ro on r;nc bords
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

Extra work this week has compelled
us to change the inside arrangement OF
our paper. We shall get into the old
channel next week.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

Mr.. VIM. C. Addison, of A. n. Camp
bell l. Co., with his family, started for
his former home nesr Sparta, Ills, on
Wednesday morning.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

Ready-made clothing! the la~ses;
stock and lowest prices at the Now York
Store.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

Sam. Carey, Of Ohio, is trying to be-
come a granger by sleeping in the hay
NOW. He will need to join temper
ance society before he can make that
work.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21
A Card.

SALIyA, KANSAS, Aug. 10Th, 1873.
In my circular published to-day, it
was not my intention to do any injus-
,ice to any one; and from evidence
placed before me, am Of the opinion
tina, no part of said paper should apply
10 IL. G.. Sheldon, Esq.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

Stanley has rejuvenatcd his ric!iety-
tumble-down carpenter shop on Seventh
street, causing 1t to appear quite pert. /"
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

Miss Ravens, who has been in Salina
visiting with her sister, Mrs. J. G.. Spi-
vey, for several weeks, returned to her
home in Leavenworth, Monday morn
ing,
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21
In the Daily Central City Register of

In the Daily Central CIty Hsy'S7sT Oh
of the 10Th, We find the following:
A party of FIVE, namely: f. Wilder
and Da: Ms..;ow, of Central, Mrs. Snoad
and son, of Chicago, ard Mrs. Logan, OF
Salina, Kansas, made the ascent OF
James Peak yesterday. 1t showed a
little during the afternoon.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

Mr.. I. ID. Wichersham has Como to
Wichita, where he will whitewash the
rough walls for the season.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21
Ten Tons OF Rran lar Sale.

Twill deliver bran in 800 pound lo;s. and up
wards. anywhere in the city limits, for G0cts.
per hundred pounds. and in smaller quantitic :
at 7Jcts per hundred pounLs.
W NJ CIARy,ON
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

During all the railroad excitement,
there has been no rufl:anly act until ina,
perpctrated OF Monday.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1873-08-21

The Kansas Academy Of Science will
hold its Sixth Annual Meeting, at Law
renee, Kansas, beginning Monday even
ing, September sth, 1873.