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The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-11-19

The mysterious bcll,ringing in The
housc of Mr.. William Travers, Of Balti
more, which so agitated the good people
Of ;hat city few weeks ago, has sudden
ly ceased. 1t may be merely coinci
dencc, but skcptIcs will pronounce it 9
suspicious circumstance that the cessa-
ton occurred simultaneously with the
discharge Of colorcd servant, who has
been for some time in the emp loyment
Ct the family.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-11-19

A. B. Smith, Ex-Prcsident of the
Arkansas Valley Collegiate Institute, u
is another Of those dead beats who has
been securing the country and begging
aid for destitute Kansas citizens. And
now comes our State Superintendent of
Public instruction and puts A. b. Smith
in very bad predicament, as the super
intendent claims that he knows and he
ought to know, if nybody) of no such
institution as the Arkansas Valley Col
iegiatc Institute. 'H.tr- srT
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-11-19

The managers of st. Johns Guild
New York City, say that at least 10000
men and women are out of employment
in that city, and that whole families arc
without the necessaries of life. Hun
dreds are gathering at the Guild doors
daily, clamoring for food, and the treas
ury OF the Guild, even 10 IFS reserve
funds, is exhausted. While such grea,
restitution prevails in an eastern city,
how thankful the hundreds of poor set.
lers upon our Western prairies should
be, who f1d at least plenty Of food and
clothing provided for them.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-11-19

of mind and hesitancy OF the words up
fit to their own thoughts at the proper
time when called upon suddenly for q
speech or address, = 4 = -
A reason why slang is peculiarly
popular in America hes in the fact that
the American people are pre-emincntiy q
humorous, good natured people, and
thus they may be excused, in a great
measure, for their persistent effort at
defling the Kings English. They love
humorously-iuned sentence, even
though it borders on the profane at
times, and is written under the stress OF
great difficulties and at periods which
try mems souls, ss witness the following
incident, told by the late Albert D.
Richardson li
General Jeff Thompson, q literary
bushwhacker, was termed the "Swamp
Fox" and the "Aarion of the Southern
Revolution" found one OF his illusions
entitled Home Again. in that once
decorous journal, the New Orleans Pea
yuae. Its transition from tho pathetic
to the prefane 10 curious anticlimax.
Ny dear wife awaits my coming.
NJ childIcl fst name
And kind friends bid welcome
To my ewn hoTns again.
NV fathers grave lies the hill
NJ boys sleep In the vale;
love each reSk and murInnring rIl,
Each mountain, hill. and dale.
II suffer har,lships, toll. and pain,
ror the good TIM sure 10 come
Plt bxffie long that may gain
My freedom and my hons~
VIII return though foes may stand,
Dtsputing every rod
Ny own dear horae, my native land,
III win yOn yet, by
The American journals OF to-day, from
Mexico to tho Rio Grande, abound in
happy expressions Of wit and humor,
and an encyclopedia OF the humorous
element IN American periodicals and
American literature might very prefits-
bly, be compiled, fer it would undoubted-
ly have n large sale and it wonld show
in a large measure that q nation may
contain elements of good nature with
out in any manner interfering with or
compromising its greatness. And when
slang docs not degenerate into the actu-
al vul gar, there is an irresistibly comical
aspect to many Of its expressions. They
are decidedly expressive, too, IN their
nature as an illustration, the mere use
Of the phrase go for him, is not at all
likely 10 be misunderstood with regard
TO it's real meaning. No uncomfortable
portion of tho slang of the day is intro
iuced as popular hits or gags by the
British blondes in their burlesques, rs
performed in New York and othor cities,
while certain phrases are but the out
poulings and offsprings of the magma
live and patriotic souls of the Sixth !
Ward or down Jackson street, near
Avenue A. All of the phrases mention
ID at the head OF this article have been
rery popular at different periods of time,
md the majority OF them are still in use,
although few have sunk into OBSCURE |
y, but every now and then fresh and !
newer phrases take their places much
Is the pronunciation OF word changes
the newer pronunciation defining
he same thing, although the sound is
different. And so it is with slang, new
phrases come into vogue that mean to
,onvey precisely the same idea or
bought as the older ones. although they
ppear more apropos and would seem
o suit the humorous mood and purpose
Al IL
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-11-19

People of South Carolina don't like
the common style offs Jail, and conse-
quently, al Due West in that state, one
has been built much like the house OF
that erratic gentleman, Robinson Cru
500, which he entered by a ladder, and
took the same in with him, only Due
West retains its ladder outside. Tho
institution has neither DOORS nor
windows. The prisoner is boosted to the
top of tho wall and pushed in. Victuals
and drink are daily dropped into his hat
Hoi helpless to get out, except by a
derrick ana rope, which accemplIces
would find very difficult to smuggIe In.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-11-19

The Texas cattle trade has rapidly in
creased of late years. The total mum.
Der Of cattle shipped over the Atchison,
Topeka & Santa Fe railroad for the first
seven months of the present year, wss
Ss,e0S as compared with "a ,s5s for the
same period in 1873, showing an in
crease of more than II 900 in that time.
September and October, two of the best
months in the year for cattle shipping,
are not included in these figures, and if
tho same ratio is maintained, this will
I've the heaviest cattle year on record.
Wichita still leads all the towns on tha,
rsifroad rs shipping point, %, SCI, out
of 81, 9Ss, having been shipped there.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-11-19

Undertook, the professor IN pen.
manship," convicted of the murder OF
Goss, was hanged at Westchester, Pa,
on Thursday last, at 1920 A. NJ. He
made no confession. Just before the
black cap was drawn over his face, he
said TO the attending clergyman "All
1 have to say is, 4 am sinner saved by
grace, and am o child Of God"
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-11-19
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10. 1874

The majority of eastern papers are
adding the cost of postage to tho price
Of their weekly editions after the first
of JANUARY next
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-11-19

Ben Butler, sore over his defeat,
threatens to form o new political party
in Massachusetts. That's the way oil
the politicians do when they arc showed
under: they want 10 form another po-
litical party.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-11-19

In the Pomcroy case, at Burllngame,
on the 1lth inst, o continuance was
granted on the notion Of tho defense, on
the ground of the absence of material
witnesses. 40, Lord, how long"
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-11-19

A cruel rumor of the death of The
Queen of England was aAoat on Friday.
IL had no foundation in fact, and its orr
gin was finally traced TO London tap.
room. The rumor and its denial came
by cable nearly simultaneously.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-11-19

The wonderfully reconstructed state
of Arkansas is having moro trouble.
Garland is in possession of the cxccu-
tive Office, and Smith claims 10 be the
rightiul Governor.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-11-19
Some fellows have discovered that by

Some Fellows have discovered that BY
the constitution OF the State art. l, sec.
Ia, Lappin can only serve out the un-
expired term of State Treasurer, that is,
until January John Frsaeie, who
wanted to be but was not nominated in
the Republican convention, picked upon
this point aud managed 10 get ths vote
Of bis county for him. He now claims,
we understand, that no is dnly elected
Treasurer, and proposes TO take charge
of The osscs after January. Heevidentiy
has cheek and there is the best of evil
dence COW before as that the convention
:. =. :. - LL..L.L - III .-..a.....,... ~,
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-11-19

The election of Hone W. r. Brown
and J. r. Goodwin to Congress in this
State leaves two vacant judgeships
10 be filled by gubernatoral appoint
'ment.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-11-19
Ind. Republicans,

Frsm the above IL will DC seen that
the Republicans will have a majority in
the Senate OF II over the combined OPP
position in the House the Republicans
have 81 majority over ali opposition
and if the Independent Republicans vote
with the majority tho Republicans have
:wo.thirds of the members of the House.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-11-19
About the UnIted states Iaad eaace.

0ALINE NVINIl, hNNSNc,
November 18th, 1874.
EnrroR JOURNAL; Wishing 10 make .
statement in your most valuable paper
in regard TO the workings of the United
States Land Ofice in this district tina,
your many readers will fully appreciate
facts. | ask how does ii come that when
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-11-19
The Legislature.

The official returns are not all received
at Topeka, but enough is known to lhx
the complexion of the Legislature about
"a fellows.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-11-19

The Babe is the name OF new paper
started 10 Wichita.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-11-19

4. ID. Thath her Is mentioned fol
speaker Of the next Kansas House. An
excellent nomination.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-11-19

: ~ ~, ~ .rl,- nl,L,.l. ,-..u art rslll-I.G
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-08-20

1t has been ascertained that the plan
for Marshal Bazaine's escape from Mar
guerite was arranged six weeks ago
and that it was entirely the work of
Madame Bazaine. The distinguished
prisoner sailed from the island in a
steam yacht belonging to an italian
company and was accompanied by his
wife and brother, His place of refuge
is not known. His aversion to escape
ing was overcome when it became APP
parent that the Government meant to
hold him to his twenty years Of i1npris.,
onment. AS only political offender,
it is not likely that any other Govern
ment would refuse him asylum on its
soil or return dim to France. Mad
anne Bazaine is very wealthy, and the
two can doubtless live comfortably
enough until some new revolution in
France permits the Marshal to cross the
French frontier without the danger Of
the prison hanging over his head The
Paris Journal des Debats, however, ar
CUES that the crime of which Bazaine
was convicted renders him liable to ex
tradition, and France should demand
his surrender.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-08-20
ole ar and Pointed.

81. x. Peck" of the St. Louis RepuJ.
ltcea, went all the way to Brooklyn to
interview Henry w ard, ard he put i.
to him in the following plain, matter
of-fact Western way
''Henry," said (, some question ma,
settle the thing ii my mind. When
you wrote to Ben Butler that you wish
ed You were dead 50 far as any act CON
neeted DIR. Storrs with the committe il
case Elizabeth brought Mouton to tria.
on an affidavit Of Theodore suppos
ing, of course, that Gayners arrest OF
Sage was made at Carpenters appeal
supported by Woodhnn on the basis vi
Cady's s:antons idence intoxicating
Susan Anthony : did yoa meanit7 :"
Said he: ''Put ii again, Peck.
''Very well; now I Will endeayor to
make it plain. When you stated that
a better man in your place wonld be
dead if he wished it, presuming as a
matter of caution that Woodruff 3 at
tachment to Butler had been traversed
by the police court as defence OF
Iheodores COMPLAINT OF Elizabeth
bias towards Storr's evidence, did you
mean to imply confession that Sage's
reference to AIoullon's mhdehty fould
only be eorroberated by Susa,, b. S
assertions when she III her nightcap
whispered confdentially TO Elizabeth
Cady in the same condition or other
wise?"
''Peck, l have been reading Rollins
ancient history all the morning and
fear my head is mixed; in short, l am
afraid | do not take your meaning sufti
GENTLY to enable me to answer definite
~"
'All right; can't make it palmer. >
Guess he wanted to avoid committing
himself, Mr.. Editor, that's the way l
take If -
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-08-20

The Beecher Tilton case still occu-
pics the attention Of the Plymouth
Church Committee. The time at
which they will render verdict of ac-
quittal has not yet been fully determin
ed. While we would not assail the
character of any one, especially that of
a minister of the gospel, who has for
years, enjoyed the confidence and es-
TEEN of his congregation, we are con
stained to believe that the interests Of
the church Of God would be promoted
bv the withdrawal of Mr. Beecher from
the ministry. He may be innocent but he
has certainly acted as the public
would expect guilty man to act. If
inn3cent, his conduct has been more
like that of mad man than of chris
tial7 gentleman of sound mind. This
case is destined to occupy the attention
of the courts when a full develop
ment of the private life of this eelebrat
ed minister may be expected.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-08-20

THE STATE FINANCEs-The Rich
mond Correspondent of the Petersburg
News says:
1.-The Governor is in correspondence
with the English bondholders regard
ing the public debt, paying of interest,
&c, and to be informed as to the re
sources and Indebtedness of the people
he has sent out circulars to clerks OF
Courts inquiling the number aud ex
tent of sales and offers under Judge
ments and executions. The bondhol
ders complain that the present rate OF
taxation does not raise enough money
to pay the interest upon the public debt
because we have put down our ASSESS
nents, but the Governor thinks he cali
show that in all section Of the State
lands have been offered for sale by the
courts on long credits, and have found
no purchasers because they failed to
bring three fourths of their ass ssed
value. as required by law. / do not
know whether the information he is
thus obtaining is preliminary to the
conference with the bondholdels, pro-
vided for by law so far as the State is
concerned, or is to be used in his annu-
al message or otherwise. Certainly it
will afford an insight into our affairs
that We have never had; whether it will
increase immigration to Virginia or
not renainssto be seen.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-08-20

The Mark Lane Express, in its re-
view of the breadstufs market, has the
following in regard to the wheat crop
owe are now at the middle of the har-
vest, and the new wheat shows nothing
to indicate more than the average quail
ity and growth, though some Of it
shows more than average ripeness.
Some of our contemporaries say the
crop will be two thirds above the aver
age, others one~third, and others about
the average, while some think it will be
below the average. An immense amount
of wheat is yet unharvested, and an in
crease of rain would be serious. There
is great diversity of opinion about the
crops in France and Belgium" In
closing its review the Express says
eve do not see how the price Of wheat
san be much depressed.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-08-20

:.
There is great excitement in Paris,
in consequence of the receipt of in
tellirence that Marshall Bazine escaped
from the Island of St. Marguerite some
time during Sunday night. The de-
tails of the manner in which he sue
ceeded in getting away are unknown,
except that he used rope ladder and
got on board vessel bound for Italy.
The night was dark and stormy The
Journals of Paris declare the Govern
ment will act promptly and ener-
getically in furnishing al who conniSed
at his fight.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-08-20

We regret to announce the death of
Rev. VIM. S. Baird, of the Baltimore
Conference, Editor and Proprietor of
the Baltimore Methodist. Mr. Baird
was well known in this section of the
Valley, having travelled Woodstock
Circuit as Preacher in charge, for two
years, from March 1858 to March 1855.
He was subsequently Presiding Elder
of Winchester district, of which
Woodstock circuit formed part. He
died at Jordan's Springs, in Frederick
county, last Thursday at 8 o'clock P.
M. He had been in delicate health for
some months and had gone to the
springs in hope Of regaming his usual
strensta. Fe was an q: rncst, jealous
minister. His death will be regretted
bv his many tricnds Of this Valley. He
j afess q wife and two children.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-08-20

MEMPHIS, August l9.-The men who
went to Austin returned to day salts
fed that the Austin riot at most was as
much fiasco as that at Somerville, and
that reports from there have cen mu b
exaggerated. During the entire dis
turbance only one negro was killed,
and no white man was even wounded
Only one store was sacked by negroes
during the time they had possession OF
the place Seventeen of the leaders, or
rather the boisterous ones, were ar,
rested and confined in Jail to await
trial.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-08-20

The dwelling OF Mir. Burgess Bartlett
in Middleburg, Lou!oun county, was
destroyed by fire on Sunday night. The
fire is supposed to have orignated from
spark from the chimney Most OF
the furniture i'll family use was saved,
bat large quantity of furniture,
formerly used by AIr. B. in his hotel,
and which WAS stored in the garnet,
w:,s consumed. Ills loss is estimated
at from 81 800 to s1,epD. There was
no insurance, and the loss falls heavily
upon worthy citizen. His neigFbors
and friends have determined 10 share
the loss with him.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-08-20

INFORMATION DEsIRED.-G'he Score.
tary OF the Commonwealth has address
ed to the Clerk of each court in the
State series of questions, to which he
asks answers for the use of the Gov
ernor, as follows:
What is the number of DEGREES en-
tered in your court since the war sub
Jecting real estate to sale for payments
of debts,
What was the amount of the indebt~
edness on account of which each sale
was ordered?
What is the number of such DEGREES
directing sales of real estate for other
purposes?
In proceedings had under sitch de-
crees of each class, what is the number
of sales affected and confirmed? ~
What is the number of sales at.
tempted and not made, or made and
not confirmed by reason of failure to
lind purchasers or to obtain adequate
prices?
In how many and what cases have
resales been ordered in consequence of
the failure of purch asers to fulfill the
terms Of purchases
In each case Of sale, what was, the
purchase price obtained
And in all the said cases, what are
the respective assessed values and areas
OF the tracts OF parcels of the estate de
| creed to be sold whether actually
sold, or from any cause remaining I'M
sold
Prompt, full, and carefully prepared
answers to all the foregoing inquiries
are earnestly called for, because they
are necessary to be used in devisine
action of vital Importance to the whole
State.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-08-20

R1cHFoRr, VI, August 15.-A Sc
rious accident oecul1e ed to the Boston
express train this morning: caused by
the neglect Of the station man to signal
the train that a bridge on the route had
been carried away by the heavy rain.
The engineer. fireman, road master, an
unknown man and little girl were
killed, and fifteen persons, mostly Ca
madam. injured Some Of them severely.
The storm which caused The disaster
was very severe one. and washed
away a number of other bridges, as
well as damaging the crops.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-08-20

A negro boy, 10 years old, while
pillaging one Of, yte rooms IN the Tyree
House, In Lyncahurg, was discovered.
He Immediately jumped out of win
dow which was iii the fourth story,
about ftrty fee, high, his head striking
rock. but not seriously burning him.
The last seen OF him he was on his way
across the river.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-08-20

Our usual amount of reading matter
has been crowded out by the unusual
amount Of new advertising inserted up.
on the inside Of this issue. The press
of advertising is only temporary and we
shall soon be able to devote the regular
space TO news. Editorial and local mat
ters
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-08-20
TSTRAY NOTICE.
L Taken up by the subscriber
ONE ESTR AY STEER

Supposed to be one year old last spring,
Brown and White Spotted, slit in the left
ear 1t was appraised at $3.50. The
owner will come forward, prove property
and pay charges. Otherwise il will be dis
posed OF according to law.
Aug. 2o-5t. "a. ISAAC BURNER.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-08-20

At Rochester, Goldsmith Maid trotted
a mile in 2:14aa, the tasted time on re-
corr. This extraordinary performance
WAS received with great enthusiasm by
the twenty thousand persons present.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-08-20
GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH.

Embracing 1000 Living Wild and Rare Birds
Cuies 90 Dnuive Ponies
Male Performers 20 Lady Riders, Celebrities;
Beasts Colder Chariots Costing $4,000 i'll Gold
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-08-20

All over the world be found Agents John Kotnsons
Exposition ever ready regardless of living
Bird Reptile Monster of Deep Special
will
the World Its Immense Proportions Colossal
Magnitud emarkf astb 77
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-08-20
SHENANDOAH HERALD
rs pUBLIsHED WEEKLY BIT
JOHN II. GIsxI3ILI4 81 CO.
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE 5000 PER ANNuM
WOODSTOCK VIRGINIA.

thursday Morning, August 20, 1874.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-08-20

All persons are hereby notified not to
resspass upon my property at and near
Jnion Forge, on foot, horseback or in
7enicfes. PERSONS disregarding this notice
viii be prosecuted to the full extent of
.e law.
july 30--3t. MRS. ELLEN BESI
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-08-20
A 3 Horned and 3 Eyed Bovine from the
Holy Land!


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