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The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-28
One Of the Lest Arts.


One Of the lost arts in America is the
method of dressing fur-sed skins. Ofthe
supply of which annually finds its way
into the worlds market, four-6fths is OBJ
tanned in this country. and it may also I've
added that for several years past the fur
has been more generally used here than
anywhere else; yet in spite of this, before
we can get it In Its finished state upon our
heads or backs, We are obliged to pay the
costs of transportation across the Atlantic
ocean and return, the profits of European
dealers and the large duty which our gov
eminent exacts from almost all imported
articles OF luxury. If one asks for some
reason for this singular deviation in trade,
he will bc told that no one in this country
understands the process by which the long
coarse hairs in the seal-skin are re-
moved: nor can any one here be relied up
on to give to the underlying fur uniform
and rich colorlng. Long practice has
made a few nersons in Enelan experts in
this work. and hence they hold monopo-
ly of the trade. and guard their possession
with jealous watohfulness. But this is
rather an answer than an explanation. for
any old furrier who has been in the busi-
ness fifty years will tell you that fur-seal
skins were formerly dressed in this country
and that an establishment in Albany
years ago used TO do work Of this kind
which would compare favorably with anv
now done in England At that
time the supply came almost wholly from
the South Shetlandislan near Cape Horn.
and, until by the indiscriminafe slaughter
the animals were exterminated. II was no
uncommon thing to have vessels arrive
within twelve-month bringing between
10000 and 800. 600 skins. These were in
many instances. sold here. and Swhat Is
more. were frequently sent to Europe in
finished condition But when the South
Shetland supply was exhausted, those
skilled in the art Of preparing the rough
salted skins for the market must have
gone into some other occupation. and the
art or trade then faded out of existence.
As IT is, 500. 600 is now annually paid to
English workmen that might be earned
by our countrymen. and so far as the home
consumption Of fur is concerned. with a
profit to the dealer IN lessened expenses
Of not less than 100000. Is there not
some one now living who used to work at
this trade? and If so, Is there not some
way by which il might be revived.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-28

New York Carvsponaeace Caiczgo Tribune
Twas just going through the door which
led into the b,g back room Of the Tribsre
Office, one day, when slap-bang. | oolhded
with somebody. And that wasn't the
worst of it. The somebody alludedto had
stepped upon my foot. and almost ground
into sausage-meat "A part of that member
which contained upon Its surface partlc-
ularly violent and aggressive cora IL was
an agonizing moment, and IN the pain,
which fairly doubled me up for an instant,
Yes. damned roundly. IN good set
terms, As W. Shakespeare would observe.
When Strengthened up, you aay imagine
my horror to see that the person ! had
been matchmaking was none other than
Mr.. Greeley. could have sunk through
the floor with modification, and stood
there waiting. In sort of dazed way for
she volley Of profanity which ! felt sure
would come But i, didn't The old gen.
tleman settled himself back.
adjusted his speotacles upon his
nose. and. with a broad grin upon his face.
addressed me thus:
That's right, bub. If it hurts you.
swear like hill; would"
Then he paused moment and con-
tinued:
Human nature is human nature, bub:
aud if IT does YOU any good. Just d-n me
again, There's nothing hike It, Balm Of
GIlead Is nowhere.
And he paited me kindly on the shout
der and passed on.
But one Of the very best stories ! ever
heard of him was told the other day by
Samuel Sinclair, who. during the latter
part of Mr.. Greeley's life. was the business
manager Of the Tribune. One winter
Mrs Greeley went TO the West Indies for
her health, and the following spring she
sent for her husband 10 come after her and
brSng her home to New York. Now, If
there WAS one thing the old man hated, II
was the sea. The very smell OF salt wa
ter made him sick. But nevertheless he
obeyed his wife call, as hewas aocusior1-
ed TO obey her every whim. In due time
they got back 20 Gotham. and tia. morn
ing Mr.. Sinclair received word that Gree
ley was not feeling well, owing 70 his vow
age, and had decided 10 stay al home for
the day. In the evening Sinclair was
going 10 Washington on business, and so
valise IN hand, he called at tireeley's
house an hour or two before the train
was 10 start, He found the old man IN
bed, and actually very Ill, having suffered
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The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-28
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The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-28

Fr N the san Fnnci-co Bsre,in.
Notwithstanding the entire absence Of
timber or vefdure Of any kind upon the
mountains along the Colorado River. they
are ever-changing objects Of beauty and
interest, and the longer and more studi-
ously you gaze upon them the more COM
pletely you are lost IN admiration Of them.
In the evening. in the interval Just before
and Immediately after the decline Of the
great orb Of the day, these earth-giants
point up their ragged edges and grote-oue
columns against a canopy that Is marvel
Of celestial oolorIng. At this time Of the
year no clouds sall maIe<tically over the
mountain tops. From sunrise until with
IN an hour Of sunset the imperial dome
seems ike great sapphire suspended over
the world. Then the eastern mountains
and the horizon above assumes a mo-. eN-
quisite TINT OF something between purple
and maroon. while the elevations on the
west and the horIzon above color up IN
lilac and gold. A few moments after sun
set the heavens and mountains On either
side assume Lavender hue So perfect
and 20 delicate are the traGngs Of the
mountain outlines against the sky at this
period Of the evening that the entrznoed
vision followed them A. readily a. If .hey
were Just 80 many artistic penallIns. upon
map or parchment. Yet all tbs pales IN
Comparison with the mirage On q clear
morning. which cuts up these same noun
tAins into castles. oa;hedrzls. fo-fye.s.1.,
esplsnades. gardens. forest, and every
other imaginable thing. or topples them
over, or sr-pends them IN the AR at Will.
One can watch TIE beautiful ehecfz a
liShtful syidIiy than any one thing tia,
can Be prp-~n.,-i.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-28
THE COMRADES.

I had a mate in the regiment.
4 better man ne er stepped,
The hugle blew to battle,
And mid the roar and rattle
One step, one heart, we kept.
Art thou, or am /, the billet,
Of that bullet whistling here?
All! poor old mate, Ills thee it's foundr
He fell beside me on the ground
Twas a part of myself lay there.
''Dost stretch thy hand toward me:
must load, and more shot try,
I've ne'er . hand for thee, old chum.
Peace be with you in kingdom come
Good-by, my mate, good-bv."
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-28
Thanksgivins PrOcl ama tion.

The civil and religious liberty, the
shield Of law and equality of rights guar
anteed to us as a people, are but the
fruits of a religious faith in the existence.
wisdom and protecting care of a God,
whose power ana grace are equal TO the
protection and sustenance of all who fear
Him and respect His commands.
The Fathers. even before Colonies be-
came States and States formed Union,
set aside one day in the year for popular
Thanksgiving and Prayer to Him who
gave law TO their lawgivers, wisdom TO
their rulers, and law-abiding patience to
the ruled.
This religious custom of the Colonies
was followed by the States, and adopted
by the Nation; and now, in harmony with
Proclamation of the President of the
United States, |. George L. Anthony.
Governor of the State Of Kansas. do here
by appoint and set apart Thursday. the
twenty-eighth day of November. as day
of Prayer and Thanksgiving, to be observ-
cd by the people of this Commonwealth.
Let all be united on that day, in pro-
found and grateful recognition Of the di-
vine care of our State. So lndeiibly I'M
pressed upon every page of its history. 50
grandly realized in its marvellous achieve
ments, and so happily enjoyed in the peace
and prosperity Of Its citizens.
Let hearts, made grateful by plenty,
dictate words OF sympathy and extend an
open hand OF charity 20 the unfortunate
and needy. to the end that this day may
become precious in memory as day full
of JOY. bright with hope, and fruitful of
good deeds.
In testimony whereof. | have hercunto
set my hand and caused to he affixed the
Great Seal Of the State Of Kansas. Done
at the Capital. this eleventh day of Nov
ember. in the year OF our Lord one thous-
and eight hundred and seventy-eight.
By the Governor: GEo. I. ANTHONY.
THos. II. CAvASAUGH. Secretary Of State
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-28

nelther OF us spoke word, nor could We
discern each others features. The fast
subsiding FIRE was far behind us now.
The steady planks kept floating with us
toward the bank. but was not very anx-
ious to go ashore just then. as the river
sides We're steep. and certain curling ed
dies did not look attra tive.
The moon had been obscured by heavy
clouds; but we could discern the stones
which here and there rose up from out the
water from shoal in mid-stream. We
should soon be in safety. The planks ap-
parently thought otherwise. They bcbbed
about. and grew very impatient to reach
the shore.
There's distant thunder, 4 storm is
coming up. No. IT must be train pas
sing the bridge above. No: the noise in
creases. the sound is borne continuously
on the wind. The planks got very restless
now. The banks even came closer to us.
but the stream ran all the faster. The
noise WAS getting louder every minute.
knew what II was ut last. knew too
well. II was the Mill Weir!
II the sluice were open 10 the huge ov-
er-shot wheel our doom was sealed. No
thing much short Of a miracle could save
US. Striking out for the bank. called TO
my companion to do the same, but incum-
bered with the ulster coat his progress
was not great.
We would End footing on the lasher.
probably the eddy would assist rs.
We hoated round the turn in the stream
The wheel was revolving could plainly
hear the splash, splash of Its mono.onous
clank and dash the water dripped and
ran away from the grinding woodwork.
and gladly escaped ,eneath to save being
crushed into air on the top Of those mighty
paddles.
We had two channels to chose from
one over the weir and the other beneath
the wheel. The suction Of the latter Was
tremendous. l swan strongly for the fer
mer. | reached the slippery piles and
caught them. A bright hight was burn
ing in small window in the mill. twenty
ysrds or 20 sway: We -vye in an eddy
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Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-10-08

The Reno Record says that this wart on
civilization has been gradually growing
and assuming disgusting proportions in
our midst. Some young men, who are un-
happily devoid Of decency and bercft Of
common sense, have evidently been devot-
ing their worthless time to learning the
"masher's' Irritation signs. and may fire.
quently be seen on the public streets in
dulging in his insulting and disgusting
whenever be manages to get in
the vicinity Of a young girl. And we are
not pleased TO note that O few silly girls
condescend to take notice Of the idiotic
''mashers." A stop should be put to the
reprehensible practice. Yesterday, while
q lady was walking along Commercial Row.
two b~rainless young tops simultaneously
pulled out their handkerchiefs and at
tempted to make . mash" As the lady
very properly took no notice Of Darwin's
missing links" one OF the .'mashers"
exclaimed in o tone loud enough for the
lady to hear, Ill, she don't mash
worth a d-nr' II some one had been be-
hind the fellow and mashed him with q
club, he would have got what he richly
deserved.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-10-08
Another Wine In wye.

We are in receipt of information of a
rich strike in a mining way, says the
Austin 'Reveille," just made in Western
Nye county, ten miles west of Ellsworth
and one mile and a half north Of the
Illinois mins. The development is on the
original Lodi ledge, Lodi district, and is
owned by Holman & Duckett- The ledge
crops out a distance Of 1900 feet, running
northwest and southwest. and the crop
pings show metal the entire distance.
After sinking on the ledge 140 feet and
thence running a drift go feet, the drift
showing good ore all the way, the owners
decided to prospect q vein lying on the
north wall OF the original vein. After
sinking through iron-ochre for twenty feet,
they struck a well-defined four-foot vein
of chlorides and ~carbonates. At thirty
feet depth the ledge is seven feet wide, the
ore assaying all the way from $40 to 500
per ton. The owners Of this find have no
capital but their own hands and will they
had worked patiently, under all the disad-
yantages to which the poor man is subject
and are now on the eve of reaping q rich
reward for their perseverance,.
The Illinois mine in Lodi district is turn
ing out $40. 900 in bullion per month, and
the mine is looking better every day as
development progresses.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-10-08
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Major Dennis, of the ''Times-Review,"
after spending several days pleasantly with
his friends here, left for Tuscarora this
morning.
Phil. Dephanger, a solid citizen OF Eco
wawe. and an old resident Of Eureka, ar
rived here last evening.
Mr.. E. J. Travis and family intend max
ing Eureka their future home. They are
very pleasant people, and will be an ac-
QUESTION to Eureka society.
Mr.. James +. Hallock, Republican can
didate for State Controller, arrived here
from Phoebe last evening, and is stopping
at the Jackson House.
Mr.. W. S. Beard, who has been East
several months, returned home Sunday
morning. His appearance would indicate
that his trip has been beneficial to his
health.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-10-08

Flies were too troublesome to allow Of .
good nap in church yesterday.
Wood can be bought by the acre up
about the Empire Corral.
The Shoshones are coming in by the
hundreds from the pine nut mountains.
A medium sized food would not come
amiss just now. as the big ditch needs it.
Parties, who don't wish anything said
about it," think they have got a fine pros
pect Of coal in the hills southeast Of town.
The neatest sidewalk in Town is finished
in front OF the Parker House and its res
taurant.
The smoke stack is on the ground, the
frame is mp and the roof is going onto
Mendes a. Schmidt's brewery.
Look out for your titles A good deal
OF night work--fencing n such like--is
going IN.
Hon. James L. Smith has just added q
new, two-seated carriage to his present
stock Of buggies and light wagons.
Be careful about handling mustard, for
il you happen to rub any into your eyes,
out they must come.
Johnny Oddly will walk seven miles in
one hour next Thursday afternoon, for q
purse which has been made up.
Hon. J. p. Jones made a speech before
the Republican County Convention last
Saturday at Virginia.
Billy Daugherty showed us q tack ham,
mer yesterday that cost 81 ,450. George
Davis declined to sell it at auction ON COM
mission.
The Turner House has been raised three
feet, and now stands on stone masonry
that will defy the united efforts of the cold
water company to damage.
Judging from the sale Of baling rope,
there must be some loose hay in the our
try about that will yet be upon our streets
for sale.
There lives a lady on Mob Hill who has
never thanked Heaven" when wash-day
was over. Her father and husband could
afford to hire o Chinaman.
Last evening was warm, moonlight n
pleasant, and q number Of our citizens
took advantage OF it for buggy and horse
back riding. We envied them their pleas
ure.
Maclaren & Macdonald have enlarged
their store. but it won't hold their goods
and as many lady purchasers as we saw
to get inside to trade about 8 o'clock
yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Whitton put quite q force upon the
street and road work yesterday, and more
will be employed to-day. II Mr.. W.
out his programme, as is custo-
mary with him, we may look for . marked
improvement in our routes Of travel be-
fore many days shall have rolled around.
But . few years and Darwin, Inyo
California, had 1900 inhabitants ;
to-day she has about Is. A few months
ago and Bodie, California. had about .
dozen inhabitants, and o she claims
a couple Of thousand. So wags the min
ing world.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-10-08

The Board Of Equalization met yester-
day and reduced the assessments sn the
churches in town $1,000 each. j. E.
Plater's assessment was reduced from
SAT, $50 to $4,000 s. G~oldstone's from
$3.50 to 81, 900; H. Donuelly from SILL
600 to $40. 1000. On motion Of Mr.. Eadler.
seconded by Mr.. Page, the Eureka aud
Palisade and Central Pacific Railroad
assessments were ordered to remain the
same as assessed, Commissioner Horn
voting no on both propositions, he being
in favor of raising said assessments.
Several prominent taxpayers appeared
before the Board, and asked to have their
names stricken from the petition which
had been circulated, asking for al increase
Of taxes upon the Eureka and Palisade
railroad. They stated that they had been
induced to sign under a Observation-Disclosures.
The taxes Of that company are higher this
year than ever before.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-10-08

The ball to be given on Thursday night
next, for the benefit Of the sufferers in the
South, should and doubtless will be
numerously atten ded. Thus far. Eureka
has not contributed her quota to this
charity, in proportion to what other towns
have given; and now she has m oppor-
tunity to make up the deficiency, which.
in justice to herself, she ought to do. Let
no one neglect this opportunity. We owe
it to ourselves, as well as to suffering hui
manity. The scourge, in many Of the
Southern towns and cities, is increasing
rather than abating. and help il still badly
needed. Famine now threatens, and ID,
indeed, following in the footsteps Of this
dire disease; and the paugs Of starvation
are even more terrible than the pains Of
sickness. Let us remember our suffering
brethren, and help them in their hour Of
need. Let every N attend this ball, given
for SO good Q cause.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-10-08

Board OF County Commissioners.
The Board Of County Commissioners
met yesterday, PURSUANT to adjournment.
Present, Commissioners Horn, Page and
sadler, also the Clerk. The minutes Of
the last meeting were read and approved,
and the following business was transacted:
Ordered, that the Clerk issue election
notices, as required by law.
Ordered, that the Clerk deliver the bal
lot boxes to the Sheriff Of the county.
Ordered, that the Clerk publish election
notices in the Leader and SENTINEL, as re-
quired by Law.
Ordered, that the Southern potion Of
Palisade School District be set apart. and
known as the Pine Valley School District,
and that three school trustees be appointed
for each district.
Ordered, that the quarterly statement Of
the County Clerk, the Constable OF Eureka
township, l.. w. Cromer, Justice Of the
Peace and the Jailer, were received and
placed on file.
Ordered, that the contract, for the care
and medical attendance Of INDECENT sick in
the hospital and out Of the hospital, in the
town Of Eureka, be let to DR.. ]. H. Reece
at the monthly salary Of $50, he being the
lowest bidder for the
Ordered, that Road Overseer Whitton be
instructed to repair the road to Ruby Hill.
Ordered, that the following bills be
al1owa1 %f
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-10-08
The Cry for A.xt.tauce.

Now that our people are getting up q
ball for the benefit of the yellow fever
sufferers, we invite all our readers to Pc
ruse and ponder the Geographic dispatch
from Baton Rouge in the SENTINEL this
morning. After reading Of the distress
existing there, and the appeals of those
people for aid, We hardly think there is
any n who will refuse to give something.
This is a good opportunity for those who
are able to give generously. They will
find their reward hereafter, when it may be
worth more to them than money. Let
every n contribute something, though
the amount be ever SO small, for the
people Of the South are in actual need Of
assistance.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-10-08

A young man who has been studying
assaying ct some one-horse college in
Ohio. hired . broncho at an up town
livery stable yesterday and started out for
practical experience. He wanted to pick
up the ore himself, and was to be gone
only . few hours. He ran the horse until
Prospect mo untain got 30 steep that the
animal could only walk, and then the pony
in diving for o bunch Of grass, brought
the bride rein across the horn Of the
saddle, with the young mans fingers be-
tween. 1t was so quickly and SO forcibly
done that the blood few from under the
riders nails; the rein broke, and the pony
broke-for home. young mans linen
duster was split open, by going through
the wind at such q terrific rate be lost
his hat, pocket cutlery, testament, and
about all he had, in fact, except his nearly
inanimats form. He was enabled to
gather up the reins when he found that
the horse had rushed into his w little
stall in the livery stable, where he was
owned.