The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1877-12-13

+ Although the public readings and recita
tons at Athletic Hall, last Saturday evening
was not what we expected. some parts were
very good. The readers. Capt. Glidden and
Mrs Bailey, were laboring under great disad-
vantage in consequence Of the failure 10 get an
audience at the former reading. and the sim
attendance at the last one. There was very
little in the surroundings 10 give them the
spirit so necessary 10 entertain an audience by
public readings. We had hoped that they
would have a full house.
Mr.. F. VAIN and one Of his workman have
been in The habit OF sleeping in room opening
into the green house. Last Saturday morning.
near day break. Mr.. VAIN awoke and attempt
ed 10 arise from his bed He found he had not
sufficient strength. He called to his man re-
peatedly. and only after considerable shouting
did he succeed in waking him. His compan-
ion found himself in the same weakened con-
dition,! unable 10 help himself By extra ef-
fort they both finally managed TO get outside
into the open air. and came TO town after med
ical aid. 1t is probable they were poisoned by
noxious gases generated by the plants.
The ladies of the Christian church will give
Mum festival at the residence of Mrs. ii. F..
woolley this evening. These entertain
ments are very popular in the east and
are occasions of much mirth and pleasure.
One is expected to suffer the fortunes OF mar
ryrdom rather than speak; and under no cir
cumstance are they allowed to discuss the
tnil a ba Id
pay fine of fifteen cents for the license But
once having spoken, the tongue is allowed ex-
traordinary privileges, by virtue OF the badge
you wear. The paying of the fine, however,
extends the mouth privileges at the refresh
ment table. Oysters will also be served as an
extra privilege" There will probably be
many present to enjoy this novel affair.
One of our Canadian exchanges (the Coburg
(Ont.) Sentinel) writing of the English spar
row, says: These pugnacious immigrants
are rapidly spreading over this Canada. The
towns and cities along the seaboard already
swarm with them, and from thence they have
spread into the interior at a very rapid rate in
various ways. In few years more the spar
rows will have spead over the whole northern
part of this continent, and will be a great ben
eft in the destruction of grubs and worms of
every kind 1t will be remembered that
few sparrows were recently brought here. IL
Is said that they, too. are rapidly Increasing IN
number We believe it TO be the duty OF Kan
sans to take special pains to introduce these
useful birds into orr State They will do
more towards Kidding our fine praIries OF such
pests as the grasshoppers than all other birds
put together.
On Thanksgiving day, (last Thursday. two
hearts that had for some time been beating as
one, were united. Mr.. 0. l.. Van Zant was
the happy man aud Miss Ella Gilbert, sister of
Mrs. j. l.. Bell, was the blooming bride. The
ceremony took place at Mr.. Bells residence
and was performed by Rev. Fl. e.. Miller in his
most impressive manner, and in the presence
of number of invited guests. The supper
which followed, prepared by Mrs. Bell, was
the best ever spread before such company in
Ellsworth-it was indeed rich feast, embrac-
ing many delicacies that Mrs. Bell Is noted for
preparing. The bride and groom received
many presents on the occasion. Among them
were several handsome chromos in elegant
frames. paper holder, several choice books,
a set of silver forks, set OF silver plated knives
and handsome tea SET This wedding party
sure that TO Mr.. and Mrs. Van Zant, at least,
it will ever be cherished as an suspicious COM
mencement OF welded life.-Ellsworth Re-
porter.
The groom has many acquaintance in Sa-
lima, who will extend hearty congratulations
to him and his bride.
Petitions are to be put in circulation within
day or so asking the county commissioners
to submit to vote OF the people the following
bridge propositions:
/. A bridge across the Saline river, below The rail-
road bridge at the township line between
townships - and II, rang. west
g bridge across the Saline river, II miles north
Of >aina the west line Of township - range
west-near the so-called Grey : Ford. A."
3. A bridge across Gypsum creek, section line
between sections 10 AMI Il, in township IL, range
west:
4 A bridge across Gypsum creek on or near sec
ton line between sections p and S. township l6,
3 bridge acros. Mulberry creek, between sec
tons IL and IL, township IL. range west
8 \ bridge across Elm creek between sections q
and p. township Is, range west
:. bridge across the east branch of Dry creek al
near Carlins' farm. in township Is range q west.
: bridge across Mulberry creek, about miles
due north Of Firth street IN salina
9. A bridge aerOss the smoky HILL river AZ
the called Lankn fort, IN township Is. the
range line between ranges 2 and west
TO- A bridge across spring creek, at or near Bsya-
ris, south Of the railroad track.
III A bridge across Spring creek near Brookville
south Of stock yard, section line between sections
10 and H. in township Is. range west
Il. bridge across MULBERRY creek, due north Of
Brookvle, in Pleasant Valley township, at or near
Aaron Robbins farm
- double track bridge across the SMOKY HILL
river. Iron avenue. city Of saina, the bridge
there to be removed 10 one Of the localities named
above
Ii will take 500 signers before the commits
sioners are are authorized TO submit these
propositions to a vote OF the p0orTc. Let the
matter be thoroughly discussed.
The bills are out announcing Bishop Y. e.
Andrews lecture for Monday evening next.
Dec. Eth, instead Of for Saturday evening a.
we announced last week. The subject will be
"A Winter in India" Bishop Andrews re-
turned from Asia not long since, having tray
eied very extensively but slowly for several
months, giving ample opportunities for observ-
ing. a Brooklyn correspondent OF the
Boston Christian Register Unitarian heard
Bishop Andrews give an account Of his tray
els In India, visiting the Foreign Missions, and
seems 70 have been fascinated both by the
speaker and bis subject. tie says:
1T WAS an intensely interesting statement,
simple, natural, fascinating, not only ia sim
ceriTy Of the speaker, but in the yiYidness OF
his description Of scenery and life. At the
close Of his cheering and hopeful address. the
Bishop gave a most eloquent q brilliant sketch
of the ceremony Of the coronation OF the En-