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The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-10
Commerce WitbChina and India.

! The advent of those monster vessels,
the City OF Picking and City of Toxic,
as well rs the near approach of the Cen
tennial, suggest that some effort should
be made by the managers OF the latter 10
extend the commercial relations of our
country with China and India. This
their broad Commission and the inter-
national character of the Centennial en-
ables them 10 do with great advantage,
and the national importance OF the work
Will be such that the Centennial can
scarcely fail 10 benefit itself in other
ways by doing something for the COM
merce of the country IN this.
Asia Major, and the products of her
varied Chimes and teeming populations
of Tartary, Persia, India, China and ia
pan, has in all ages been the objective
point of commerce and the nations whs
found the best route TO il have in turn all
held the sceptre OF commercial greatness.
The Ph9nieians opened n channel TO
Asia by way of Suez ; the Hebrews over
land by way OF Palmyra or Tadmor the
Suez route was reopened by the Greeks,
and successfully kept open by the Ro-
+ L
etrated TO Asia by way of the Euxine /;
the Portuguese led the way by the Cape
OF Good Hope, and relinquished it to
the Dutch; the Hausards opened an
overland route by way of Novgorod;
Spain sought for path westward and
stumbled upon new world England
discovered aroute by way of Cape Horn;
and America has paved one with iron
rails, first by way OF Panama, and after
wards San Francisco. France has ac-
CURED both glory and profit by opening
the long abandoned Suez route, and Rus
STA, even ut the present day, is exciting
the jealousy of England by extending
her borders and military posts to the
western limits of India. Before the
voyages ofthe great Spanish, Portuguese,
Dutch and English navigators had vir-
tually laid the world open TO commercial
visitation, tho currents of commerce
changed with the progress of maritime
discovery. Since then these currents
have been subject TO the various lntiu-
encc of new commodities, steam naviga-
ton, canals, railways and telegraphs.
The principle articles of modern com
inercc, such as cotton, sugar, tea, coffee,
iron, etc, formed no portion OF the com
mercs OF remote eras seas, rivers and
lakes once Imperctrable 10 commerce
are now brought within its domain by
the talieman of steam. Interior cOGn-
tries, which once took no part in the
commercial activity Of the world, nave
arrived at prominent position through
the influence of canals and railroads,
while the telegraph has brought the
most distant countries together ana
swept away thousand local and devious
channels Of trade to merge them into
those long, continuous and direct streams
that now flow through the world.
Notwithstanding these changed IN !
fuences, China and India cOntinue to
form the objective point Of the most /
profitable commerce known 10 the world /
and the nation that contrives TO obtain .
the most of it will not fail to establish I.
tor itself basis Of prosperity whic!1 the 7
adverscs Of centuries would shake in .
vain.-Fhfa&eiPiia Age.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-10
lbOui ROyS.

Edltof OF Inc Sailne county JOURNAL
1t is with regret that bring into pub
lie notice anything shat would cast q
, shadow on tho character of any of my
fellow citizens. But when those fellow
citizens, by long course of misconduct,
( which should have placed their resi-
denceIn Leavenworth ratherthan in Sail
IA J, have lost all respect both for public
decency and private property, they no
longer deserve that consideration which
respectable people claim; but should be
gwen over TO tho scorn and contempt OF
an outraged community. When juven-
lies, whose tender years alone shield
them from the penitentiary, invade poo
pies premises in their absence, interfere
with property and commit depredations
in the very presence Of their parents, If
they have no regard for honesty, should
be made to feel the weight of public
opinion. Ny property as well as that of
others has been interfered with in this
way, by the children of those who lay
claim TO responsibility. Now, attach
10 blamc to these Juveniles for misde.
meanors taught them by their parents.
When the " Young hopeful " of distin-
guished neighbor fires pistol at one OF
Salinas citizens, or draws knife on n
playmate, he is simply following the ex-
ample Of an illustrious father. When he,
with the sons of an equally chivalrous
father, cut down and destroyed the fruit
trees and vines of - neighbour they were
simply exhibiting trait Of character
possessed by their ancestors from the
remotcst period Of antiquity. When the
youthful "chips of tho old block" in,
wade my premises in my absence, enter
the cellar in search of ball which they
never had, or chase my old while cow
with dogs and clubs, and all this beneath
Tho gaze OF admirinS parents. | pardon
he boys for this youthful indiscretion.
Il is so much moro natural tor some
Dooplo TO look after the affairs of their
lelghhois than those of their own.
Looking after other peoples property
may become a serious matter. II a sense
d propriety will not induce people to at |
end to their own business the force of
.ivil law may.
S. r. CaIss.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-10
Fast Ty9e Settling,

Washington, Dee. 5.-,ho printers
tournament took place to-day with The
following result. There were eight en-
tries il the first class; type nonparel
time three hours first prize, a solid gold
composing stick, was won by S. s. Ben.
neman, who set 500 ems; the second
prize solid silver composing stuck, full
newspaper size, WAS won by r. A. Me
Lean, who set 4,99S ems; the third prize,
Mennamim's encyclopedia of printing,
was won by w. ". McColum, who set
1920 ems. In the second class, time
one hour and half, w. w. Maloney was
awarded a silver composing ssick, news.
paper size, having set 2,27S ems Frank
A. McGill, a German silver composing
stick, full size, $3.50 ems. Ii. W. Hart
man, Harpel's Typograph, PSI ems.
The long primer class, time ! hour and
80 minutes J. Il. Mcbride was awarded
the first prize, solid gold composing
stick, breast pin size, having set 2l2s
ems q. J. l.. Hunnicutt, American En-
cyclopedia of Printing, 2037 ems III &.
Tarle,on, Thermometer, 1888 ems. The
took place in the National
office the decisions were
made in accordance with rules previous
" established. and none were present
except the jud ges, referees and proof
readers. The tournament closed with
grand banquet tonight.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-10
An Author Turns Sgirdlcr,

New York, Dec. 3.-Considerable o
sensation has been created in literary
circles. because James r. Gilmore
known in Literature as edmond kirke,
the author of The life of Jesus Among
the Pines" and other works, is 10 be ar.
raigned in court for sentence. He has
been convicted on charge of swindling,
and rs there are other like accusations
pending, II is expected that the penalty
will DO made severe. Several wears ago
Mr.. Gilmore married Mrs. Barnett, The
wealthy widow Of a merchant The
management of her property subsequent
ly occupied his attention, 10 the exclus-
ion of literary work, snd be has occup-
pied an Office in Bread street. II has
been alleged that lately he has been
given 10 drunkenness, his transactions
in real estate became ENTHUSIASTICALLY,
and he is understood 10 have los. large
ly. He was accused for selling a piece
OF mortgaged land, representing it IS
unincumbe For ibis he was con-
victed on the 9th OF November, and was
Kept a prisoner several days. being uu-
able To procure acceptable bail Other
Ike ,hafss> are haasims over him.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-10

vice, which hive been adhered to as
closely as has been practicable with the
opposition with which they meet has
tended to elevate the service, but it is
impracticable to maintain them without
the direct and POSITIVE support Of Con-
gress. He makes use of tho following
words: al announce that If Congress
adjourns without positive legislation on
the subject of Civil Service Reform, |
will regard such action as disapproval
of this system, and will abandon it, ex-
cept SO for as to require examination for
certain appointees to determine their fit
ness"
lie urges the necessity Of a revival of
ship building and particularly Of iron
steamship building, as of vast import
ance to our national prosperity.
The message is good one and full OF
suggestions of the r ost vital importance
10 the country at large.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-10
The {" Musical free

Something new IS the musiea! tree. II
is owned by resident OF Murray Hill,
who purchased tin Europe, and i quite
positive il is the only tree OF the kind IN
America. 1t is an artificial tree or bash
about five feet high, set in a large square
tub OF Russia leather. IL looks very
beautiful, every leaf, sprig and twig
being absolutely perfect in the work
manship OF copying nature. Touch =
knob on the side Of the tub and instant
" the tree IS literally filed with small
birds of every imaginable hEe and color,
including ali The eoloEs OF the rainbow.
Each and every bird begins TO sing, and
very sweelly, too, their soi: notes blend
ing beautifully in harmony. Touch the
knob again and tie birds eisaI pear when
summoned by pressure Of tho gold knob.
And this Is the musical tree about which
40 iauca = snii In fashionable circles ~
]. Errsisr- 10
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-10

Judge Prescott's decisions, ruling.
and-charge TO the jury in the Bohan case
were delivered with dignity, and evinc.
cd deep thought upon the tutjects a.
they were presented and clear under
standing Of all the legal points at issue.
lie has won a host of friends and nd
nircrs by his actions in this casc.-S9it-
ma Journal.
1t is fact that Judge Prescott has
won the esteem OF the entire District
1t Is considered on all sides, that Hon.
J. II. Prescott in all the courts of bis
District has won the admiration and re-
gard of the masses, both in dignity and
rapid progress of his conrts,--his mark
cd ability and wise decision. But few
men can be found 10 excel Judge Pres
co:t.-L'nt On 90. Patriot.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-10
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

! The Presidents message has made it.
appearance. 1t is very long and we hav,
not the space 10 publish il. As wa:
propbesed he proclaims Cor hard money
He believes that Congress should fix .
day certain tor the resumption Of pay
ments in coin, and advocates the repeal
of the legal tender clause TO the law au
tborizing the issue of currency.
He explains his position upon tho
Louisiana and Arkansas questions. very
satisfactorily, and declares that he will
continue to enforce the laws and the
provisions of the constitution. lie has
good words for 10th the whites and
blacks upon the preservation of peace
and good order.
lie believes that the peace policy for
the management of Indian affairs has
been attended with the most beneicent
results. He commends the rccommen-
dation OF the Secretary tor tho extension
OF the homestead laws to the Indians
and tor some sort of territorial goverH-
ment tor The Indian Territory.
WIKI regard 20 the approaching Cen
,ennial Exposition, he feels that the ma
ton Q, large is Interested in haEins the
exposition a success, aud eomDends TO
Congress such action IS viii secure
general interest in Y.
lie h,lisvc. ihst ihs rules Of c!yIl ser
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-10

Two outlaws, supposed to belong &c
the Gadshlll gang, have been captured
taken TO Little Rock, Ark, and lodged
in Jail. The occasion of the capture
was the robbery of country store neal
Little Rock, and the murder of its pro
rrictor, by party of five. They were
pursued by tho sheriff, with the result
stated. They were not, however, Sc
cured without desperate contest, in
which both the sheriff and the robbers
were wounded. The three escaped mem
bers of the gang had separated from the
two now in custody before the sheriff
overlook them.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-10
At n meeting of the State Central Re.

At meeting of the State Central Re.
lief Committee, held Monday evening at
Topeka, a resolution was passed dcclar-
ing that one Dir. III. b. Mitchell, now
operating in ST. Louis, il. not authoriz-
cd to solicit aid by the committee for the
destitute people of Kansas, and request
ing tho people of the Eastern states not
10 intrust any gifts OF money or
goods TO him, or TO any Of his agents for
them.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-10

Quite revolution in the newspaper
business al revolutionary Lincoln Cen.
ter. A Democratic paper, called the
Hcstern Democrat, edited by f. NJ Beat
~ and published by Boss" Barker, has
como INTO existence. The Farmer bids
adlcu 10 tho 'scenes of its youth" and
proposes to spend its latter days at Os-
borne City, to which place its exchanges
must be seLt for the future.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-10

Mr.. Ingalls, has introduced bill in
the L. S. Senate to provide that pre-.
cmption settlers in Kansas shall be al
lowed a.ycars absence from their lands
ravaged by grasshoppers without loss
OF their rights. In the same body Mr..
Hitchcock introduced a bill ,nppropriat.
ing 100000 for the purchase of food TO
be issued 20 the starving sufferers from
The raraSes of grasshoppers on the
Western frontier.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-10

A late law OF Congress provides that
"any alien Of the age OF q years and mp
wards, who has enlisted or may enlist
into the armies OF the United States,
and has been or may be hereafter hon
orably discharged, shall be admitted TO
become 4 citizen OF the United States,
upon his petition, without any previous
declaration of his intention 10 become
such, and shall not be required to prove
moro than ore years residence within
The United States previous 10 his appii
cation TO become surh citizen
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-10

; Kansas will compare very tavorabiy
with most states in tie Union in the
number of her water powers. In such
streams as the Big and Little Blues, the
Grasshoppcr, tho Republican, the Neo.
sho, the Solomon, the Smoky, and the
Saline, there is power enough 10 turn
the wheels Of hundreds of manufacture
ing establishments. That part of the
Solomon river which runs through
Mitchell county al ready runs six mills.
! There are three or four establishments
in Ottawa county run by water power.
In Lincoln county we know of three
mills run by the Saline river. In Saline
county there are two mills run by the
Smoky river and power enough between
Salina and the south line OF the county
to run half dozen others. In McPher-
son county, upon the Smoky RIVER there
are already two nils in operation, with
prospects of others being built very
soon. In Dickinson county, we believe
there arc three or four mills upon the
Smoky. There is certainly power
enough in neighboring rlycri to support
many manufactures and in the course
of few years, it is reasonable to sup
pose there will be establishments all
around US which will give employment
to hundreds OF operatives engaged in
the manufacture of wooden fabrics, plas-
ter of Paris, paper, oils, wooden ware,
flour etc
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-10

Some of the newspapers and fellows
in the northwest think that politicians
are "mghtysuncertain )" and this opin-
ion is occasioued by tie recent removal
of the U. S,.Land. lofice from Cawker
City to Kirwin, instead of to Phillips
burg, as was promised and expected.
The election is over. You know.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-10

S'eksburg is at present the scene OF
difficulties between the whites and
blacks. Monday afternoon the negroes
advanced on the city in three columns,
anu commenced their attack. They
were driven back with loss Of four
killed aud quite a number wounded.
Another conflict is momcntarily expect.
ed. The attack was made Tor the pur.
pose of rcinstatins Crosby as sheriff.
who was requested TO resign because he
had not gi-en any bond.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-10

David A. Gage, the alleged dcfaultire
ely treasurer of Ehicsgo, was found
not guilty by the jury. The Chicago
Inter-QceaA has this u cay ccneerning
the matters
Whatever may have been the opinion
regarding the extent of Mr.. Cages guilt
the verdict OF The impartial jury should
permanently dispose of the matter.
Twelve competent men, after long and
patient examination OF the facts, sax,
upon their oa,hs, that he is not guilty OF
the crime alleged against him. The
case has been carried through 10 the end
apd the prosecution has not finchcd in
djschargius tleis duty. This being tbs
termination OF thc charge in all respects,
and we hope The v"rd'2; viii b. accepted
~ decisive "pen lhe psii...
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-10

Auditor Wilder has ignored "digni
fed precedent" and brings out his an,
nual report in style of his own. We
are rather Of the opinion that that style
will not win. There is too much "fcol.
ishness" about it. However, his report
is full Of valuable statistics and is o doc.
ument well worthy TO DO read by all.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-10
WAsr.GTox, Dec (

The president of the United States nds tie cor
DIAL welcome OF the nation to his great and gd ri nd
his royal hshncss kUakaua, ON his arriyat !" tht
United States and tenders his pcrs nal congrau,
tons on the safety of his voyage The president an
ticates WITT great pleasure the opportunity OF per
soal greeting, and assures ms hIghness of the sincere
friendship which, la common with the pto!le of the
United States he rnicrtains for his royal hgLuc AMI
hopes that his IOu across the continent may be
guarded by Kind prov .dence
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-10

The report that Ex-Governor Fair
child, now consul general at Liverpool,
10 a candidate against Senator Carpenter
for election TO the senate from Wiscon-
sin, is pronounced untrue. Mr.. Car
pentcrs only opponent will be ex-GOv-
.rnor Washburne.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-10

The Atchison Champion, always en-
terpr;.ing and bound to lead, produces
very good cut of the proposed main
centennial building; also a cut of the
bridge being built at that place across
the Missouri river.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-10

"Falstaff' Prouty is the latest. name
given 10 the ex-Slate Printer. Those
Who know him intimately arc of the
opinion that that Is 4 pretty good name
for portly Prouty.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-10

No more "Cherokcc ill'diSscrtationr
a The columns Of the Kirwin Chig, since
the removal Of tho Cawkcr City Land
Office 10 that place. DR.. Jenkins at
tended TO that " bornin'" case pretty
well.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-10

J. II. Wood is now sole proprietor OF
the Continental Salt works, at Solomon.
lie is making some excellent salt, OF
which be has large stock on hand at
his warehouse.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-10

The case of Rev. John S. Glendcnning,
before the Jersey City Presbytery, was
concluded on the "a inst, resulting in q
verdict OF acquttal on all the counts.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-10

Washington dispatches foreshadow an
early and favorable action on the House
bills for the admission of Colorado and
New Mexico.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-10

The suit Of j. $. Hokc VS.. VIM. NJ.
Marbourg, which has been on trial at
Alchison for some time past, has been
decided in favor OF the defendant.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-10
SAN r IT Nc
"a LII Ntnt1n

To hs Pres.deat ot the United States:
Kaakaua King OF the Hawaii Islands sends greet
ing his great and good friend the president OF the
United States. He acknowledges gracious reception
characteristic ut a hearted people, and VIII hast
TO express in person hose sentiments OF sincere re-
spcct and lasting friendship entertained towards the
president and the nation he wo-tbIly represents.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-10

DIR. Asbmere, the Kansas wife muir
dcrer has been found guilty Of murder
an the first degree.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-10

A second paper has been started al
Bcloit.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-10

The next iricnnial conc!ave Of hight
Tcmplars is to be held at Cleveland.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-10
kalakaRa Sends Greeting.
S. Y. CaIss.

Washington, Dec. 4-The telegraph
officers of the Western Union company
m San Francisco and the state depart
ment at Washington were put in direct
communication this afternoon, and the
following correspondence conducted
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-10

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1874.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-10-24
PERSONAL.

Hon. \. NJ. I!iilhou>e and Col. A..
{. Eli, left last evening for Austin, to
meet thor appointment AT that place
tonight.
Hon. Jerry Il. Moore, of Ruby Val
ley, came to town yesterday, and will
remain among Us several days.
Bob Rowland, the jolly Po4onipper,
stopped over Yesterday, en- route from
iide-wal.r to the heights of Treasure
Hill. Bob is an old-tlnier in the SAGE
brush, and meets lots OF friends where
ever lie goes. He leaves On hi, morn
ing's stage for home.
Moses Tebbs. Republican candidate
for Attorney General, has arrived in
town.
Hon. Clm~. T.. belong and Uncle
"Shor9e" Inilly, Republican candi-
date Tor State Treasurer. will arrive
tins morning from the railroad. They
speak Tonight at the meeting.
Judge Selden !!ctzcl and wife are re-
siding Al the International lio,ei.
Assessor Wallace left II last nights
stage for Ialisade.
john Roeder, of Phoebe, passed
through town tins morning.
Bob Taylur is still swinging around
the circle trying To make Republican
speeches. lie arrived III oWn last
night.
Josh Walls returned home yestcr-
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-10-24

LARGE FUNEEAL.-The funeral of
the late little Willie GilIen took nlo.o
yesterday and was numurously attend
ed by the many friends of the bereayed
parents. The scholars of the Eureka
pubic school attended the obsenuies
III a body and eight of the former play
mates of the decedent acted as nall
bearers to their departed comradc and
fellow student. The service took
place at the Catholic Church under the
direction of Father Hynes, after which
the body Was taken to the burial
ground of that church and consigned
to its last resting place.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-10-24

HELD FOR PosTAG Letters adj
dressed to the following-named per-
sons are detained at the Postotlice in
Eureka for want of postage: b. A..
umeubran, Eureka; &. III. Cronant.
H.. j. Miner, Elko; Clifton Burgess,
Otaway, Kansas; Rev. Leander Ease,
Loyalton, CAL; o. II. Davis, Omaha,
Nebraska.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-10-24

FALL 1MPoRTATIoN.-Oberfelder x
Harrison are receiving their Fall stock
of goods. Goods ofendless description,
clothing ofthe latest fashion, furnish
ing. goods for gents, hats, caps, boots
and shoes, are arriving and are offered
for sale cheaper than ever They have
also received new patterns of cassi-
meres. cloths and vestinps, which will
be made to order in ''nobby'' suits, by
the best ;ailors on the coast. Cal! and
examine their stock. 1t will bear in
spection. and once seeing it you will
not fail to be satisfied. sis