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The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-09-24
knights Templar.

Tho military and religious order OF
knights Femplar was founded in Jerusa
lem, early in the twelfth century by the
venerable Hugh de Paganis aud Geoff-
roy de st. Omar. Baldwin H., King of
Jerusalem, gave them 4 habitation on
the south side of the church and convent
Of Solomon's Temple, and the canons OF
the temple added sufficient land on WHICH
to erect offices. The first intent OF the
order was to procure tho remission OF
sins by protecting the Holy Sepulchre
and keeping secure from robbers the
roads through which pilgrims passed to
Jerusalem. Nine years after the estab-
lishmcnt of the order, il received "a code
Of laws from the Council Of Troyes and
was invested with q white habit by
Pope Honorus. Aftcrward, in the time
Of Pope Eugonius, red cross was scwcd
on the NANTES, - further badge OF
distinction. The knights, who at first
were but nine, rapidly increased In mum
beys and in wealth. Immense donations
were made them IN AL the provinces Of
Chri~ieudom, and men OF the highest
rank were proud 10 hear their title.
According to tie original rule Of the
order, It's members were board TO 1--we
in pcrpetuaIc hastily and abstinence from
luxury. After the capture OF Jerusalem
By the Saracens, the knights spread over
all Europe, ahj in every country were
under the coatrol Of governor, called
the Master OF the Temple. As they in
creased in power and prosperity they
decreased IN virtue, until az last their
arrogance, extravaganza and vice rcn-
dereI them universally obnoxious. The
order was finally suppressed throughout
Europe in l3l2,'by decree ofthe Coun-
Gil Of Vienna. and IT. property bestowed
OF the Knights Of 81. John.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-09-24

These statements are to be made on
tue first Mondays in January, April,
July and October in each year, and they
arc to show the amount of money in
the treasury and the different funds TO
which it belongs, the amount Of funds
of the state, county, and each township
and school district in the county being
clearly set forth, and in all cases the
sinking funds are to be given separately
from the general funds. This is to be
sworn TO by the treasurer. Once dur
ing each year the Probate Judge, assist
ed by two tax payers TO be appointed
by the county commissioners, is to cx-
anime and count the funds in the hands
of the Treasurer. There is also 4 pro-
vision in the act making it a felony for
the Treasurer to use or loan county
funds to any corporation, company or
individual. Although Saline county Is
not liable to suffer on account Of It's
present Treasurer, there are counties in
the state which have so suffered matcri-
ally. 1t is wise and just act and its
passage will be hailed with pleasure by
all the people of the state.
Another good law which passed was
that requiring all railroads Of Kansas TO
establish their general offices within the
State.
Two relief laws have been passed and
both of them are good ones. The first
provides for the issue of $4,000 OF State
bonds, which are to be sold and the pro-
ceeds used in purchasing the bonds of
the counties of Barton, Barbour, Reno,
Rice, Mcpherson, Phillips, Smith, Re
public, Norton, Rocks, Russell, Ford,
Osborne, Jewell, Lincoln and Mitchell,
which may be issued by these counties
for the relief of their destitute. The
amount Of bonds authorized, is from
one TO five thousand dollars for each
county, uIa"lhS Hc'cH pcl coHt l. iitcICo,
and must first be submitted to vote
of the people of The county.
The other relief bill is to authorize all
the counties Of the State, for the specific
purpose Of relieving It's destitute, 70
vote bonds 10 the amount Of one-ialt OF
one per cent. OF their assessed valuation,
with Il requirement Of a two-thirdo vote
to carry the proposition.
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trPeDiag Ciay.

\ peculiar kind Of clay is found in
many places in our mines, which Is not
Il little curious on account of lis creep
ing propensitics. 4 stratum.of this clay
will crawl out into tunnels and other
openings N manner much resembling
the action ofthe toy known rs Pharaoh :
scrpents. Iou can't see where it is com
ing fronAor what moves it, Yeti is con
stanlly crawling out. In the drift which
is being run into the American Flat mine,
at Il depth Of 80 feet, they have stra-
tum Of this clay. In order to keep the
drift open, it is necessary to keep one
man cor stantly engaged in cutting away
the clay as it pushes itself into the drift.
This is not owing to the shaking and
swelling of the exposed surface as in that
case after few removals of the surplus
material hole would be left. The whole
body OF clay appears to be creeping. 1t
has the almost imperccptible motion o.
the glacier, and, like the glacier, irrcsis-
tbly advances, smashing everything IN
the shape OF timbcrs that may be placed
in its wav. The cause of this creeping
is probably 10 he found in the pressure
OF the superintendent or surrounding
strata of rock. Its motion is not unlike
that seen during the Strengthening ont
Of piece Of pith which has been com
pressed. There appears TO be limit TO
this creeping OF the clay, it is not rcah-
cd until many feet have crcpt out into
the drift, tunnel, shaft or chamber, and
been cut off and removed. It's action
is so mysterious that some OF the miners
arc ready to explain it by simply saying
that it is because "nature abhors a
vacuum" If left to lis own course il
would very soon close the drift, tunnel
or other opening so completely that no
one could sec that an opening had ever
been made in il; indeed, thousand OF
feet OF drifts and tunnels in our mIncs
are now so closed. Ia the Caledonia
mine much trouble was experienced
with this creeping clay. We have heard
of streak OF it two or three feet IN
width rising up in ne floor Of tunnel
until over thirty feet had come up and
been cut off. 1t is bad anywhere, but
j. most miSchievous in main shafts
For this reason mining men always seek
spot, in which To put down such shafts,
where they are likely to have solid
country rock Crock outside OF the vcIn)
TO a great depth below,,the surface. The
sad experience OF carly days taught them
the lesson Virginia CITY lNer.) Enter
ry5Ss
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kcrf(uIfurai Meeting.

Al meeting held at Salemsburg, Sa-
line county, Kansas, by the Mcpherson
4 Saline Counties Agricultural Society
on the Eth inst, the following resolu-
tons were adopted:
Reselred, That We heartily sympathize
with cur brother farmers IN this state
who have lost all their crops this wear
by the drought and the great grasshop-
her scourgc, and recommend that a
speedy relief be afforded them in seed
wheat this fall, and necessary means OF
support this coming winter.
Resoiccd, That the relief provided for
be distributed through orr county treas
urers of their respective counties, and
by them paid out 10 the township trus-
tees of each township in which aid is ap-
piled for, in order that 70 steal Will be
possible BY any parties, and that none
but the real needy will receive any aid.
RcSolred, That if seed-wheat or grain
for -four or meal is to be bought, that
such purchases be made in the counties
where aid is wanted, if offered at mark
ct prices freight addedl, and if not
found in sufficient quantity, in adjoining
counties, and that 1t be ground at mills
in the nearest locality in ordcr:t that the
bran and shorts be retained for stock
feed.
Reso!ccd, That all necessary purchases
of supplies for aid to settlers be made IN
our own state, that the money may be
retained at home, rs we have raised
more than enough in our state this year
to supply the necessary wants OF us all.
Res0iced, That as our noble Governor
by his recent proclamation has announc-
cd "tbat outside aid would not and need
not be asked" that all honorable means
be used to procure such aid in such
quantities as needed, within our own
state.
RsSolred, That we are opposed to stay
law, or any measure that would have u
tendency to impair or destroy the finan-
cai standing of our state, whose fnan-
cia! position is now in the front rank OF
our sister states.
RcsolreI, That copy Of these rcsolu-
iion- be forwarded 10 the representatives
of our respective counties in the lcgis!a-
turc, aud to the SALINE COUNTY JOCRNAL
and The Farmers Adrocdte for pubIica-
ton. c. J. BRODINE,
Chairman.
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aoyaiiy Pleasure Hunting.

The correspondent of the Boston Post
writing from London, SAYS: This year
the first lady in the land has quite desert.
Cd the visiting royalties, and has run of
10 Baimorai, leaving the Prince oi
Wales and the Duke OF EiInOurgh to Do
sgch mcarcr honors as they can. The
most notable of these features = The I'm
press Elizabeth OF Austria.
What bToaght her, far from her gay
capital, 10 tie shores o.: Eng gland nobody
pretends to guess. People reeur II
the time when the Empress Eugene 50
abruptly lett Paris and made the tour Of
Scotland, whence came her ancestors ;
and g that Is known 10 have been ba-
cause OF serious misun5ers' andiRg
with her Imperial spouse, 80 il IS asked
II the Austrian Empress has also nun
away from family Jars This Is I'm
probable in the extreme, as II IS rotor
Gus that no royal couple in Europe live
on more cordially harmonious ter--s
than that which reigas - Iicnna- The
marriage 81 the Emperor Francis Joseph
was one Of affection; il eozid rot be any
thing else, for his wife brought hIm
neither money nor prestige, and there
were MANY better matches IN Europe for
the young prince who had 80 unoxpect-
eddy attained the throne OF the Haps-
hUrgs. Certain il Is, however, that the
Impress Elizabeth came 10 England
suddenly and almost uuznnoGRced, and
that Der sojoarn here has been almost
wholly unattended with tie ceremony
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-09-24

The power of the usurper, Penn, IN
Louisiana was of short duration. The
Presidents proclamation seems to have
been obeyed to the letter. The Kellogg
government has been restored. Penn
had evidently proposed to follow a
course similar 10 that Of Bakers in
Arkansas. The interference Of The Fed
eral authorities, and the determination
of the President 10 support Kellogg, in.
hucnced Penn to come 10 terms. The
Kellogg government was easily deposed
and more easily restored. The presence
of Federal troops will undoubtedly put
ont Of question any further attempts al
notwithstanding the Louisiana state gov
ernment. 1t is for tha: state to accept
either Kellogg or a miIity governor.and
the Sober-tlinking element will uadoubt-
cdly prefer to accept the present situa-
ton. Gen. Longstreet, commander-in-
chief of the Kellogg army, states that
the state house and arsenals were sur
rendered. to the uSurper for want Of am
muni;ion TO defend them.
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TIE LEGisLiTURE.

The special session OF the Legislature
is AT an end, having adjourned on Mon.
day. The body is to be compiimentea
for It's quick work and decisive action
upon the question which caused II 10 be
convened. Besides passing an effective
law for ihe relief Of the destitute on our
frontier, II has enacted another measure
OF vital Importance to the State, audtha,
is known from tho title of the act:
An act 70 provide for the statements
showing the condition of the county
treasures and examination OF the same.
and to prevent the improper use of pub
Bic moneys and the punishment there tor
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-09-24

Col Cobb, in his speech at Lawrence
the other day, said that TO elect his OPP
ponent, J. X. Goolln, was to elect ore
who upon his arrival at Washington,
must Immediately be classcd as Dem
ocrat. There is truth in this. In Con-
grcss the opposition to the Republican
party is Dcmocracy-nO matter what We
may call it here. The disorders in the
South portend gloomy prospects for the
future and we want clear Republican
majority in Congress. The Republican
party has put down one civil war and 1t
may come within its power 20 put down
another. 1t will not be atraM TO do it,
if called upon, and so much can not be
said of some of IFS opponents who are
willing to forget not only the past
but the present, TO build up n power
which will pull down another party from
power. The people of Kansas should
remember that the safest way is to elect
only Republican Congressman.
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The Van VIA World speak.

TIE Washington CapH0}'deci=res that
ex Gov. Dcnnisou really likes 70 talk
"An Illustration OF this story Is told
that on the night the Neil House, Col
I'M bus. was baFnc1, Gov. DeEnlson, no,
bel:eginc the hotel to be % ere, moant-
ed tie balcony to address tho crowd. j:
vas an immense coDcoUrse, the a.arfn
was given 81 4 convenient boar, smme1I-
ately after supper, sad Il vas TOO tempt
iag Tor William 10 resist, 50 be sang out
in that clear clarion s0lce Of It's:
msMv iellow citizens, the conaagra-
ton j. not here. il j. eiseEheTs. Bot u
has been suggested 20 ne hy fr1eais that
IN yiew Of yosr pramIs~asas. uaexpeSt-
ed, aud. nav ssy, startling assstablase
on this Occasion, Il wocii be wsh,
while the coaf2erAtioa, whcrsvcr u raay.
dcvelov is lard torch, = ua&nifcstsng
itself. 70 d:seuss iew ct the m0msntoas
issaes nov dividing the people Of Ihis
land
@Befor. William eosld rezch The SAID
issues the fire soorche5 bis coat tails
and be Vas kao.kcl ovcs ~ iFzGk.
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A telegram from Lincoln, Nebraska,
states that Charley Ross was found six
teen miles from that city on Saturday
last. The boy answers to the descrIp-
ton of the abducted child furnished by
detectives, and the pictures of Charley
Ross sent out through the country are
perfect likencsscs of the boy discovered
near Lincoln. lie was found in charge
of q man who travels under the names
respectively Of Osgood and Brown, but
his real anne is supposed TO be Jackson
Leroy Brown. Brown states That he is
endeavoring to hide the child from his
wife, the alleged mother. The man and
boy are in the custody Of an experience
ed detective, who will take them 10
Philadelphia. Great excitement pre-
walls in Lincoln over the capture, as the
child is believed TO be the veritable lost
boy, Charley Ross.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-09-24

The fact that Great Britain is always
compelled to purchase large quantities
of brcadstuffs and provisions in the
markets of other countries renders her
DESTROYS of obtaining her supplies at as
low figures as possible. Lately some OF
the statisticians Of ErgIand have at
tempted to show that the present crop
IN Great Britain is 50 abundant as to
obviate the necessity Of becoming pur-
chaser abroad TO any considerable eX-
tent. These estimates have been re
viewed by Mr. Alexander Dclmar, an
American statistician, who shows the
ialIacy of their reasoning and proves
that the United States will have To OK
port not less than 50,000,000 bushels Of
grain.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-09-24

The absconding postmaster, James \.
Scarborough, irom Jewel City, was ar
rested by Maj. Crowell, special mail
agent of the postoiiice department for
Kansas, last week, while TIC latter was
on the road between Pueblo and the
Dclnor;c. lie was disguised and en- route
for Old Mexico. Crowell returned to
Leavcnworth with has prisoner last Sat
urday. Scarborough, it will be remem-
bered. WAS candidate for Secretary of
State before the Republican convention.
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the demands of the people, building up
here and tearing down there, and never
failing TO falfll all the promises it makes
all this worries and troubles the lead
ers of the Reform movement. And un,
til they embody in their platform some
principles of vital Importance TO the
country-which cannot be found in 9TH
er party platforms-the Reformcrs can.
not expect to accomplish anything.
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The Society OF the Army of the Cum
berland, which was in session at Colum-
bus, Ohio, last week, adjourned Thurs
day night The society determined on
a statue to the memory of their old
commander, General Thomas, to cost
49,, 200, and to be completed within
three years. General Sheridan was cleo
ted President for the ensuing year.
About the best thing done by these vet
eran soldiers was the transmission OF
word 10 the President, through the Sec
rotary Of War, who was present at the
gathering, indorsing and commencing
his course in regard 10 New Orleans.
Such will be the sentiment among the
old soldiers everywhere. Lawlessness
will receive no countenance from them.
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Henry b. Ste Marie, who captured
John IL. Surratt, died in Philadelphia re-
Gently. lie had received $4,000 from
the government for the service, and at
the time Of his death had a suit in the
United States Supreme court for the re-
mander of the $4,000 reward offered.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-09-24

Six hundred negroes have been killed
in Texas alone under the Democratic
administration, and not a dozen Demo
Gratis have lost their lives in the entire
South since the close Of the war. And
yet some of the opposition Journals Sul
claim that the South can govern itself ;
that the reports of the disorders which
have prevailed in that country fer the
past few years are but "RadIcal lies"
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-09-24

The annual meeting of the Kansas
Academy of Science, will be held in To-
peka, commencing on Monday evening,
October 9th, and cotinuc in session two
DAYS.
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1t seems that Edna Dean Proctor Is
the lady referred TO by Mr.. Moulton, in
his last statement, as having been a too
intimate acquaintance of Mr.. Bcecher.
The lady now begins suit against Moui,
ton for libel, laying her damages at
sl00. 600.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-09-24

4 vote taken on train on the Mis-
souri, River, Fort Scott a Gulf railroad,
between Kansas City and 0lathe, Friday
last, of actual voters, resulted as fol-
lows: Republicans, IS; Reform, Ga
Republican majority, p. Many did not
vote
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-09-24

r The Republicans had a grand rally at
the opera house in Topeka, Thursday
evening. The meeting was enthusiastic
and was addressed by Ingalls,, Harvey,
Cobb, Brown and Price.
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Ii is said that the Attorney General
has reliable information that large con.
signmcnts Of arms have been sent South
from New York. The matter will be
unofiicialy Investigated.
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The people of Topeka want Hon.
John Martin to represent them in the
legislature for another term, and John
is willing 20 do it. He is to run IN the
interest of no party.
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Tn. urinary elections VIII pe held in The scf'ra
precincts al the usual places of aihuE, on ealH I
The 10Th day of September, 1871, from el"cA 10
o'c'O"k T. NJ -.
Iy ora, of the Republican Central Committee
u. X WhGSIAtF, Chairman
Attest G.. r. FAULKNER Secretary,
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Republican Ccrnty Convention.

TIC Republicans Of Saline county VIII meet "a 80
. c,,y,if,n al The Court House, Ia Salinh, on o''
nrlny ihc n ,iay IF October. lS'i, N ~ :" c,och y
NJ Tor the iurporc of placing III nomination az lub"-
car candidates iJr The following count! oihces, VIZ
representative,
tlerk ci the District Court,
rebate Judge,
County Attorney,
Su,rriniinlrnt ct rLh'ic Instruction.
lac cuuycTtisn ~ ul-o tl.ct delegates 10 II
c,, ,r,t. l.. IN, >,i:, rial convention al the 2ii!
ID .,ilct. aud Republican cJuAiy committee lOr u"
C'~uinC -. r..
twenty vote, cast i"r EtlTt sentative * lt l9'
neral election or irac mai part therccfo i Ten VOTES
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Republican Ticket

For GoSerR0r,
THOS. 4 OSBORE,
OF Leavcn worth County.
For Lieutenant GOrNn0r,
NJ J SALTER,
OF Ncosho County.
FOR Secretary of STATE,
T. II. CANANAUGu,
OF Saline County.
TO, Treasurer Of stdfe,
: LAPPlS,
OF Ntmaha County.
For Aaditor Of .Stote,
ID w. WILDER,
OF Bourbon County.
For dttorney Geae1al,
a. NJ. r. RANDOLPH,
Of CoTcy County.
Fo, Srperiatendeatcf PGliic Instruction,
JOHN FRASER,
OF Douglas County.
Fer associate Justice,
ID. II. VALENTINE,
or Franklin County.
For ge,reseata,,re IN Congress,
w. A. PHILLIPS,
OF Saline County.
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Manhattan has driven the"silvcr spike"
home on her new railroad, and is per-
fcctly beside herself.
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The indications are that Gen. Dix will
he rc-nominatcd for Governor by the
New York Republicans.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-09-24

The Democratic convention Of New
York nominated Samucl J. Tilden tor
Governor.
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Ex-Governor Robinson has been nom
mated State Senator by the ReformcrS
Of Douglas county.
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pc,uh,Ic,u Senatorial Contention.

Tic Republicans OF the 2oth Senatorial District VII
meet IN delegate convention at the lnuft II puN', III
Ellsworth on Friday the 9th Of October, lS4, nj ten
O'Clock A. NJ, ior the purpose Of nominating 1Hnn.
date for state senator, and also 10 select "suc'
committee for the ensuing term.
The basis of representation rs fixed 10y NE LAST con-
-cnon allows delegate to each organized county
and one additional rlr gate for each 100 Republcan
votes or fraction thereof Of - or more Yates, ana Il
a. follows, the estimate beng made on The vote iCr
49, - l--...-r IN
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The primary elections viii he held At such times and
under such rrgula ions may be prescribed by The
respective committee
I;y order the Republican District committee.
ID. n. w NGSIAFF, Chairman.
Il ". GOODIUE. Secretary.
rySRcpublcan papers IN the District please coy.
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Some of those bloody Cubans lately
attempted to assasslnate Captain Gcner-
al Concha.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-09-24

Bismarck wants Denmark in the Ger
man confederation. Russia objects.
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tire IN CObgress,
w. A. PHILLIPS,
OF Saline GOu1ty.