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The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-10-08
BEECUER AyD THE CHURCH.

Evidently it matters but little 10 the
flock of Plymouth church, what the
great unwashed beyond its portals may
think Of their pastor; they at least are
determined to hold him sinless, be The
proof what it may. The financial inter
ests of its trustees, and the social inter
est of its members, alike demand that
they sustain HIM. Mr.. Beecher returned
to Brooklyn few days since, and we
learn from the press dispatches that upon
his first Temperance at Plymouth
church, there was not standing
room, and ladies were borne out during
the services in a fainting condition.
Professor Raymond and the trustees OF
the church occupied the platform upon
which were large vases filed with flow
ers.
Mr.. Beecher WAS greeted with loud
storms Of applause, such as is conferred
upon favoritc actor in n theatre. AT
the close of the religious @ services Mr..
Bcecher enjoyed a social reception in the
lecture room; This room was handsomely
decorated with flowers and banners,
upon which latter were inscribed various
notices expressive of admiration. A
young lady sang 4" Home Sweet lone"
TO an accompaniment which was follow
cd after brief intervals by the songs,
Aud. Lang Sync," the Last Rose OF
Summer" MarSeilIaise and other popular
airs.
If we lived in New York we would
like to attend that church, to save the
price of theater and concert tickets.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-10-08
MINNEAPOLIS THE FAIR-THE BASE BALL
CANE

The match game of base ball between
the Salina and Minneapolis clubs, which
took place at the latter place last Thurs
} dav, attracted scores of Salina folks to
the "sceno of action" Livery vehicles
were engaged promptly and early in the
morning the Saiina boys were en- route
to Minneapolis. We took passage with
Mr.. Dunn, proprietor of the daily mail
line between this place and Minneapolis.
Salina folks who wish 10 "take in The
Solomon Valley will find it to their ad-
vantage to travel with him. He is a
pleasant, courteous gentleman and makes
most agreeable companion on trip OF
this kind. We advise all who desire TO
visit the Solomon river country for pleas
ure to 60 by the "Dunn line" This hre
is commencing to open quite an exten-
sive trade for Salina and will eventually
direct many Of the solomon river mer-
chants TO this place. We skirted along
of the hills south OF the Saline,
through "Darbe's precinct, and crossed
the river near Il. ID. Mobley's farm. We
pushed thence straight for Culver post
office. LETT the msil.and then crossed over
some of the hilllest country this side OF
the mountains, descended into "Pawneo
gap" and made our cgress near some OF
tho most interesting surface rocks we
have ever seen. AT "A distance they do
not look unlike \ village OF Hotientots.
OF a grsyish color, carved into all kinds
of geometrical fignrcs-the conc pre-
domlna,iug-the "bouldcrs" are really
an interesting study. Biologists msy
study over them-wc will not. Ice
bergs may have foatcd over that COM
try, in early times, and touched at that
point TO dump of Il cargo of "dornicks.'
Or the waves for many centuries may
have chiseled and hammered al the in
digenoas stone of that soil and then lci
for other climes 10 engage IN the siata
airy business. We will cease 10 specu
.ate and cross tie Salt creek valley
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"FHYsICIAy HE'LL THYSELF ="

We append a clipping OF sound advice
from a late issue ofthe Lawrence Tribune,
and would most respectfully suggest to
Mr.. Melius that he apply his admonition
to the indictments who compose the
party 20 which he stands godfather.
The soca!led, but mis- called Reform par
IS is made up of hacks who have outlived
their responsibility and usefulness IL old
organizations but they were SO 4" con-
,rolled By thirst for something more"
that they would not take hint" and
realize their own political demise, but
must needs reappear upon the stage OF
action begrimed and disguised in the
"powder and paint" oe Reform, with
view of deceiving people into belief
of their honesty. We certainly COM
mend to the socalled Reiormers, the
good Republican example of Mr., Small
wood, and advise the Potters, the
Bronsons, the Yorks, the Abotts and
others, of like ilk, to "take the hint" ard
rest quietly in oblivions grave, and not
disturb the peace by the rafting OF their
dishonest bones
ave understand that Mr.. Smallwood,
upon his retirement from Office next
January, will go into the mercantile
business in Topeka. In this Mr.. Small
wood Show his goOu srnee, ana setsthe
politicians who are, or soon will be
without an occupation, an excellent eA-
ample. 1t is the custom among GER
tain class OF old Office holders here in
Kansas, 10 revisit their old haunts
regularly year after year, and disgust
everybody by theiruncontrollablc thirst
for something more. When the people in
them os tunmistakcable manner tell them
to let up and 90 at something else, they
ought to have enough pride to take u
hint and act upon it. Like The poor old
wrink!cd bag who ia some obscure cor
ner Of the stage acts petty part, or hid
den by paint and powder, tries to ape
the shape and look of youth, and lsreai-
Iy an object of contempt and pity when
she fan would have applause, so it l.
with these played out actors on the poll
teal stage, they dc,port themselves be
fore the public eye only 10 he rebuked
again and again until they pass forever
from the public gaze. Smallwood is OF
different stuff, and ike man is going
to earn his bread 10y industry md appIi
cation at so C useful pursuit, and will
doubtless find it as pleasant and more
progtablc than training with the boys.
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one of prettiest hooks in the world. III
we owned that nook we would quit the
printing business. From the southern
bluffs we looked upon Minneapolis,
" upon the hill" In that hazy afternoon
she looked rather like a New England
village, than town way out on the
western prairics, almost within whose
corporate limits q band Of numbering
Indians nearly came, not yet five yeais
ago. We were there that dreadful night
in November when poor, wounded Nor
gan, whose wife that day had been cap
tured by the Indians only few miles
away. was borne into the Minneapolis
settlement, and the heroic settlers were
arming themselves in anticipation OF
moro dreadful scenes. "But times are
altered now" The Indians only make
their raids along the "irontier," which Is
now full two hundred miles west.
A magnificent iron bridge, which can
beat ..any iron bridge in Saline county,
spans the Solomon, just south OF MIN
neapolis and just east OF one OF the oes'
water power in the State OF Kansas
Upon our arrival, we found the streets
filled with Salina boys and the M'nneap-
oils people watching their vaiuaoies
with a jealous eye and with deep con-
Germ, lest the invaders should get away
with the town. Immediately after DIN
uer. III, ,,.I.i,uao .oLO ouL 10 the FAR
orounds-ncarly mile from Mlnneapo-
lIs-on Pipe creek. 1t was In delight
! ful little mock, perfectly surrounded by
hills and the timber OF the
creek. There we found the Ottawa
county fair in full blast. There was the
cline art" and fancy fabric gallery, tn"
speakers stand. the Judges stand and all
The necessary equipments for fair
not 10 mention the ticket office which
we nnavoidably missed upon our entry,
but which We cannot miss 10 speak OF
now. The late fair was the first one
ever held in Ottawa county, and we
must say that it was as good If not bet
ter than the first one held in Saline coun-
ty. Grasshopper croakers found little
over there 10 accord with their predlc-
tons. and there was nothing TO indicate
that a grasshorper had been within =
thousand miles Of that place. The
grounds were crowded with people and
teams. The Sal;na band was making
music to the people in handsome man
ner. At two o'clock the base ball play
lnr commenced. Both clubs were uni
formed and their respective captains
were proud of their followers. The
match is to consist Of three games, the
first one having been played that day.
The second match will be played at this
place, some time next week. The score
Of the first game stood as follows:
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TIE COV\TY CONVENTION.

Before the Republican convention as
scmbled on Saturday last, various spec
ula,ions were rife as to the probable re
suit of its labors.
Many candidates were confident thai
they had effected corner on dele
gates, hence were iublant. Others less
sanguine of success, predicted the noml'
nation of ticket so poor, that bolt
would he Observation-Disclosures anticipated
warm time, and angry debate. But
none of those prophesies were realized.
1t has been our province to attend many
conventions, but never before cid we
participate in one, conducted with sc
much harmony and fairness.
The ticket chosen is a strong one, in
tho fullest sense of the term, the nomi'
nees are particularly acceptable TO the
country people, aud will be elected by a
large majority, ii not without opposition,
IL is unnecessary 10 pariicularize the
merits of the several gentlemen who
were nominated; they are each and al
tavorably known; hence we heartily be
speak for them the-earnest support that
candor, honesty and capacity should
command.
The resolutions instructing the dele
gates TO the district convention, 10 b,
held at Ellsworth on the 9th inst, Il
{" use all honorable means TO secure III,
nomination of Solomon Stevens of Nc
pherson county for the position of State
Senator" received unanimous anC
hearty approval.
As the delegates to the district cen
vention from Mcpherson county arc il
ike manner instructed for Mr.. Stevens
his nomination is assured.
Mr.. Stevens is an old resident of Nc
Pherson comfy, where he has flied va
rious offices with iedit 70 himself. ID
is a gentleman of uDblemishcd r>puiG
ton and will make 4 good Senator.
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follows Jacob Dewitt 10 votes; n Pc
terson 81; August Freeman Is. y.
Peterson was declared the nominee for
the Office of Clerk of the District Court.
+. A. Wildman and IL. $. Cunningham
were nominated tor the office Of Probate
Judge. The vote stood as follows: F.
A. Wildman, a votes; II. S. Cunning
ham, 40 votes. IL. s. Cunningham was
declared the nominee of the convention,
which nomination was made unanimous.
T. f. Carver and John Foster were
nominated for County Attorney. The
vote was as follows: t. F. Carver, 80
votes; John Foster, 81 votes. John
Foster was declared the nominee of the
convention, which nomination was made
unanimous.
For the office of County Superintend-
ent the following persons were placed in
nomination ID. |. Miner, L. d. W. Man
chester, Rev. VIM. Bishop, J. r. Dow
ner, A. Sheldon. Four votes were TAX
on with the fOilawincr result:
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DEAR EDITOR The political horizon
in Saline county begins to lock hopeful.
The rural districts have been heard from.
The people weary Of corruption are IN
earnest Tor political reform, and they
want that which is genuine. The far
mers and laboring men in our late coun-
~ convention demonstrated that fact, by
nominating q frst-class ticket. They took
occasion to administer u some what Sc
we're rcbuke to the little ring of profess
ional politicians in Salina, who Judging
from their actions, had concluded that
they owned most of Saline county, or Mt
least could run it TO suit their own self
ish ends.
1t is true the candidates were thick
around the corner of Iron and Santa Fe
Avenue, and on the streets on the morn
ing set Tor the primary meetings. They
all finally agreed upon their delegates,
each one selecting his quota, each one OK
pecting of course TO be nominated. tx
element ran high for while, but final
" the slate was made up, and everything
looked lovely and the goose hung high.
The long looked for hour to open the
polls finally arrived, they were opened.
The compimaIiv,, looked formidable, so
much so, that even their opponents who
had already made up a ticket, after Il
few ballots were cast. concluded 10 ac-
quicsce in the selections made, and
quietly withdrew from the field. But
thereby hangs tale.
The 3rd day of October came in the
meantime, great excitement prevailed
among the multitude of candidates in
town. The County Convention finally
met and proceeded to business. Every
thing moved along in good order, the
nominations were all made, and the con-
ventlon adjourned. But 10, and behold
where were all the many asprants,
whose countenanccs were only q few
days before beaming with hope and
sure of being nominated. Now comes
:he laughing part, the very last one OF
those fellows left out in the cold, the
shock was unexpected, but such is politi-
cal life in Kansas, and especially in
Saline county just now. Snrly these
are times that try mems souls. The coun-
Try is safe.
RURAL.
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NJ. A. lIgei. a Frcucs engineer, old
+, 10 he a mistake TO make ships iorre
sbeir bulk through the water, meeting
thereby the large opposing suTiaee oi
water and sliding iuei'on over The
whole of their immersed sgTiare. his,
". Huei holds. Is 3. great mistake a.
II We were 70 6ismouni our railway ear
RACES IRON their wheels and drag them
ike sleJses along the rails lie puts
forward the theory that vessels should
be monnted on rolling drums thai
these drums should give principally TIE
rover OF fota;ion, and that they snoEie
te driven round a. paddles 70 move The
shi,, forward. We shosl1 10 fhis Nay
have a floating locomotive, mounis1 90
It's supporting wheels or rollers TIE
vessel would offer 10 resistance hot .
rolling one to the usciion. ard the whole
If the Supported weight q he ship
would be ased a. pssssure 10 gre al
hesive fr.csioual elect to the rollers. Ih
th,s xay u. Husi seirrns thai = ve!oesiy
eaas' u fhsG - Cur - ireAa fTa'r'
als-hI &c zttsine- - 50
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A Child Corn with a Full Set or Teeth.

AS Kansas takes the lead in ali things,
we have TO chronicle this morn
ing one that will probably far eclipse
ANYTHING that has heretofore taken place
in the country.
On last Sunday euening, young wo-
man at the Home" gave birth 10 child
not an uncommon Occurcace-and on
Monday another stranger made ITS advent
into this wicked world. TIE last named
is 10 be the hero OF our story. The
mother OF the children, who, by the way,
is fine looking young woman, bat an
"unfortunate," had not the slightest idea
that one OF her children would become
the wonder of the world. After the
child had been prepared for inspection,
the inmates Of the institution gathered
around to see the 'twin" and pass COM
mcnts thereon. At last one OF the wo-
discovered that the lips OF the child pro
truded far more than was usual with a
new born babe, and with an exclama-
ton that the baby had teeth, hastily
handed it 10 one OF the attendants, ana
Quilted the room, being overcome with
this strange sight. Tae rest, not believ-
inc called ia the matrOn, who made an
examination, and found that the baby
was born with fall set Of teeth, both
upper and lower. Is tue attending
physician bad not discovered when he
left this strange freak of nature, he was
called back, and made another examiba-
ton and pronounced it the greatest
wonder he ever saw.
We do not know, but il is suspected
that the father Of the child is a dentist,
and has taken this method Of adsertis
ing his work however, we Will wager
an old hat that thus cannot be beat ~
this country, and ii any person doubts
the truth OF this statement We wtIi iGTn-
ism witnesses who have seen tie child.
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Gov. Osborn has succeeded in getting
the arms asked from the government
and refused some time ago. with the
frmness and persistency which has char
acterizcd Gov. Osborn's administration,
he represented 10 the government that
the state had but a few old muskets
which had been issued to her TO repeal
the Price raid ten years ago, while the
Indians who were making RAIDS on our
frontier were armed in the best manner.
Thereupon the government has proposed
to send the state 1000 improved Sharp :
Carbines, and the old muskcts arc 10 lie
sent back to the government. This Is
Just and tair, and shows the advantage
of having a firm and persistent state eX-
ecutive. Let the people show their ap-
probation by re eIectinS governor o.
born.
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While it is true that Kansas has sui
ferod from the ravsges of grasshoppers,
even 10 an extent that would have involv-
ed actual suffering in isolated case BIT
for the timely action OF Governor oS-
born, yet we as people have occas-
ion TO be most thankful. In the more
a,s,crn states that were afflicted with Il
similar scourge they yet suffer for want
of rain, while we have had abundant
showers. Our soil Is in better con-
dition than we have eyer before known
it at this season of the year. From all
directions we learn of broad acres that
are covered by fall wheat as if with
an "emcrald schccn." Our farmers are
content and confident.
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No candidate having received The re-
quircd number of votes, the LANES OF
VIM. Bishop and J. r. Downer, were
then withdrawn as had previously been
done with the names Of Messrs Sheldon
and Manchester. Mr. Miner was then
nominated by acclamauon.
Upon motion the following list OF
delegates TO the Senatorial convention
was presented and ratified.
Smoky lila G.. Couse, VI. ID.
Sampson, W. S. Wells, Taylor Miller.
Elm Creek-Capt. Henry Baker.
Spring Creek-M. D. Mccormick, ".
n. Anderson.
Liberty-C. 7. Gunncrson.
Solomon-S. ". Collins.
Ohio 4 Wasbington-D. f. Fuller.
Gypsum, Eureka & Walnut-Johna-
than Weaver.
Smolan-Joel Maltby.
Mr. Sampson offered the following
resolution which was unanimously
adopted.
Resoired. That the delegates elected by this con-
yentiOn attend the Senatorial convention 81 tins ds-
trict, which meets at Ellsworth on the 9th oil TINS
mo:th be aud hrreby are instructed to ase all hon"ra-
bile to the nomination OF solomon stevens
Of Mcpherson County for the position Oh slate Seha
tor Carried
The following gentlemen were chosen
as members OF County Central Commit
tee tor the ensuing year.
Smoky Hill-C. II. Buell., A. &. Couse,
J. ID NJ. Conrad, James Chase
Spring Creek-W. y. Anderson, Il.
B. lngraham.
Liberty-Alex McPhaIl.
Falun-Maj. E. Forsce.
Ohio & Neutrality-suspicious. Martin.
Gypsum, Eureka and Walnut-Frec-
man kingman.
Soloman-F. y. Van Eaton.
Smolon-J. ". Peterson.
On motion the Convention then adj
iourned sine die. J. WEAVER,
Chairman.
J. G. TERRY, Secretary.
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The readers indulgence is cravcd tor

The readers indulgence is cravcd for
the present issue of this paper The
mcagcrncss of its columns is occ%s'0heu
hv the absence of Mr.. Sampson, VINO Is
called to mourn the loss Of a brlght-eyec
babe, whose spirit has winged IFS way to
a brighter and happier land. "Sutfer Int
,le children to come unto me, and forbid
them not" Let this assuring mandate
Of Jesus the Christ be balm to the bruised
hearts.
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From some Of our exchanges we no
ice an effort to create the impression
that Mai. J. w. Crowell is not entitled
to the credit of experimenting j. A. Scar
brough, the defauIting post master OF
Jewell City, who was recently captured
ut or near Pueblo, Colorado. This is
neither generous nor just. Maj. Crowcll
is an interchangeable, faithful and astute
officer. We know from cur personal
knowledge that he is entitled to all the
credit or Scarbrough's arrest.
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Col. G.. c. Lockwood having RECESSED
a majority OF the votes cast was declared
nominated.
Frank WFlkison moved that the noEaI-
nation of George e. L0t kwood De made
unanimous. which prevailed.
NominstiCss were made foT Clerk 81
Dsfriet EeaIl. Tie Nots resulted a.
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Republioan Tick Ct

For GorerHor.
JIIOs. A. OSBORN,
OF Lcavcn worth COUNT.
Fsr Lieg,esalst GooerRor,
MI skLTER,
OF Neosho County.
for Secretary Of STATE,
T. IL CAVASAUGH,
or Saline County.
To, Treasurer r. State,
s LAPPIN,
OF Ntmaha County.
Tor iaditor Of STATE,
DIV. WILDER,
Of Bourbon County.
For itorRey Gsaoal,
AMP RANDOLPH,
OF Cofey County.
For .esperiaienden,cf Public Instruction.
JOHN FRASER,
of Douglas County.
For As:ocicte Justice,
ID. VI. VALENTINE,
OF Franklin County.
For Eepfestntutrr an Congress.
w A. PHILLIPS,
OF Saline COUNTY.
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The Smoky Valley was the winning ciuo Dy - runs
Umpire-1 II. Cayanaugh.
scorers-w. McNaulty, Minneapolis W 5. Low 2,
Sallna
Asa matter of course the Salina boys
pctted their incipient moustachcS most
fondly over their victory and put on all
the airs imaginable. After the horse
races--trotting and running after the
foot races-in bags, between veterans
and between boys after many other
sports and many different ways provid-
ed for enjoyment, the tired crowd sought
the hotels and boarding houses OF Min
ncapolis-at shutdown. A portion OF
the Salina people rode home IN the
beautiful moonlight, but Il greater por-
ton of them stand over TO witness the
evening amuscmcnts. For we were
told
..1he nigh, shall be filed with music,
and The cares that nicst the day
= all i.li their tents like the Arabs,
And as silently steal away
There was the concert given by the
Whitney families, which was
very crcdltabe.
There was the dance a, the Metropolitan
Hall, which was most pleasant enter
imminent. There was that baxon couple
at the hotel who in lorinS embrace
were awakened from their fo,gettnnesS
BY the pressure Of the inqu'siilVe thropg
who knew SO ltllc about pure love.
There was the silent walk OF Culp, Couse
and oursclf TO the bridge, IN earnest
search for the sequel. All hese things,
besides other things under ground, de-
tanned a goodly portion OF the Sauna
crowd. Late at night we were packed
away, something like three IN bed. In
the MORNING. braeing aud delightful
morning-:he Salinai,es bid adIeu TO the
Minneapolis folks, who had treated them
so well and were soon homcward bound
Minneapolis l. centrally located, has
many good buildings and among them
n handsome little church and a commo-
dious little school house. Situated high
and dry, the town can be easily drained
1t has magnificent water power and n
good mill There is an abundance OF
white stone in the vicinity Which VII! bo
used 10 advantage in building. There Is
no reason why the town should not be
one OF considerable importance in very
few wears. II is situated in the glorious
Solomon Valley--onc OF the best
tracts under the sun.
Couse and ourseif "bunked" together
and on the homeward trip, just behind
the ''official party" which we succeeded
in dis,ancing considerably long before
We got to town. Couse and ourscli
quarreled over tho 'impencing crisis,
but "made up" in ancient TORN. CoasC
Is good driver and drives fast team
50 VIC -ot along iarsoGsly AMI pat cot
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PenubIIcau senatorial Convention.

The Republicans Of the 18th Senatorial District VII,
,,,, N drlcaatc convention at the Court flouae, III
J,,vorth ca Friday, the 9h Of October, lS4, at tSH
apcl,rt A NJ for the purpose Of nominating IA cHndi-
...e Tor state senator, anu hso - S'i'o'" ~
rnrn.uittec for the cnsusg term. . =, -. -,
m. basis of representation a. Ned %! 'le i's'
vuilon allows delegate TO each oiEthI'
q ' aiI,tinnsl delegate FOR each 100 Republican
N;r, or fraction ther.D Of 30 or more Ni's, an" e
:. + lows the estimate being made CA thc No'e i''
- I'll L lccinrs. in lrI2, VIZ
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CouAty Ticket

r.. p..,,,..,:r. GEO. C. LOCKWOOD.
a., 49, ~, C,,,, " PETERSON.
tor PROBATE Judge, IL D NCN Nl>nli-,I
FOR CLUafy Anor7fey, JUN TO in
-. g, - Public rD,tyuct;on ID. |. MINER.