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The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-10
FLEISCHER On SALIVA,

Mr.. Edward Fleischer, editor and pro-
prietor of the Atchison Courier, in a
recent number of his paper devoted ten
columns of reading matter to our city,
County and surrounding country. He
spared neither time nor money to m axe
the paper such one as will have a
tendency to help greatly in the cause of
emigration. Mr.. Fleischer is an able,
progressive editor, and every German
in Kansas should subscribe for his pa
per. He has moved the Courier from
Atchison to Topeka, where the paper
will be printed for the future. Success
to the Courier and it's excellent chief.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-10
A NEW PACIFIC RAILROAD.

1t is stated that a new Pacific Rail-
road bill is to be presented to this Con-
gress, providing that tho eastern ter
minus be at Memphis. The proposed
railroad will pass Lake City to Jeffer-
son, Texas; thence by the international
& Great Northern railroad to San An
tonic, thence in q northwesterly direc-
ton to FL Paso and Del Norte, to con-
meet with any road or roads to the Pa
cific Ocean, now or hereafter to DO built,
thus affording communication with the
various military posts on these lines
and the valley of the Rio Grande. The
projectors of the road ask for thirteen
million in all, to be refunded to the gov.
ernment as rapidly as the money may
be earned by transportation of mails and
government supplies.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-10
1T WON'T do.

The New York dry goods merchants
have been considering the ACCESSIBILITY
of doing away with the system of en-
ploying commercial travellers to go
around the country and sell goods by
sample. But at their first step towards
this ''reform" they are met with the
statement that Boston, Philadelphia and
other cities will receive with open arms
these mon who have been working up
the trade all over the country, and their
services will rebound to the benefit of
other cities besides Gotham. A dealer OF
an interior town takes q liking to the
drummer" personally, ana deals more
with him than tho New York house he
represents. The drummer gives up the
New York house and becomes connect
ed with Boston or Philadelphia estab-
lishment. That country dealers trade
follows the drummer,provided his wares
continue as cheap or as good. No,
Gothamites, you'll have to back down on
that proposition.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-10
European Grain Trade-s'Mark Lane Elk.
press Weekly Review.

London, January 1.-The Mark Lane
Express review of the corn trade the
past week says: "The appearance Of
the young wheat plant is satisfactory,
in spite of the termination of grain hav-
ing been slow, owing to the saturated
condition of the soil. The weather has
been very severe in Scotland, but in
the South iair breadth of land is under
wheat. In the upper districts farm la
Dor is still much behind hand. The posi-
ton of the grain trade at Mark Lane and
the provinces is decidedly strong, and
with the turn of the year it is likely that
considerable activity will ensue. The
supplies of English wheat continue very
limited, and, though holders have not
been able to obtain higher prices, the
tendency has certainly been in their ia
vor. The imports of foreign wheat into
London have been more moderate, last
Mondays return showing q total of on.
ly $4,000 quarters, a decrease being due
to falling off in the arrivals of Indian
produce and the closing up of the North
Russian ports. The most noticeable fea-
ture Of the week has been revival of
the demand for wheat from country
millers, who have purchased more free
ly at the extreme prices of the previous
week, and on Friday at an advance of
sixpence to shilling per quarter. A
steady Continental demand is also OBJ
servable, as exports continue at the rate
of 5000 to 5000 quarters per week, and
:air outward movement invariably
exercises a hardening effect on prices.
The stocks Of wheat in London are
considerable, but consisting mainly of
Calcutta and other hard varieties. The
price Of American and such descriptions
as are valued for their -four producing
properties has been in no wise depressed.
The increased country demand is nat
after the deficient harvest. 1t is not
unreasonable to look for the hardening
of prices, now that there is likely TO DO
q dimInution in tho scale OF imports.
There have been numerous arrivals of
maize cargoes at ports of call, and there
are more sellers than buyers; but 20s
9d@3os have been paid for mixed Amer
lean. The spot trade for this article
has been steady, and last weeks prices
are we'll maintained. The arrivals Of
wheat cargoes at ports of call have been
80 moderate and the demand so steady
that prices have been well supported :.
Barley was steady, while maize, under
the pressure of large arrivals, has ruled
in buyers favor.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-10

Gustav Courbert, the French artist
who in is7i, was SO energetic in de-
stroying the Column Yendome in Paris,
is reported as having died on Tuesday.
After the defeat of the Communists the
government instituted against him a
civil action to recover tho smount ex-
pended in restoring the column, about
$50, 900, and obtained verdict for the
full amount. He was given o term Of
years in which to discharge tho indebt-
edness. Courbet claimed that be favor
sd the destruction of the column, not so
much from political motives, but because
be had profound hstreG fer the trophy
from an artistic point of view.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-10
WHAT A kALL0CHt

1t is stated that Rev. /. s. KaIloch,
once resident of Kansas, but recently
a minister Of the leading Baptist church
of San Francisco, has become a convert
to spiritualism. What Kalloch He
has been pretty nearly everything.
Brilliant and erratic. Worldly at times,
and then as plous as the best Of them.
We are afraid that Kalloch may ind the
greatest attraction of his new faith that
part of 1t which borders sensbly upon
free love. We hope not.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-10

Dispatches from various points in
New England show the cold was intense
Monday morning, ranging from twenty
four degrees below zero at Nashua, New
Hampshire, to forty-two at Fort Fair
field, Maine. Along the Hudson the
thermometer marked several degrees be-
low zero, and the ice boat clubs are
preparing for their usua! contests. In
New York City it was fourteen degrees
above zero and becoming colder.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-10

The grave that contains the remains
ofex-Presdent Taylor in Jefferson coun-
ty, Kentucky, is unmarked by suitable
monument. Governor McCreary in his
last message recommends that the re-
mains be removed by kentucky to the
State military lot in the cemetery at
Frankfort, and that resolution be
adopted by the General Assembly call
ing upon the Congress of the United
States to erect monument over Cen
eral Taylor's grave.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-10

Statistics are produced to show that
the Indian population of the country is
not decreasing, as has been generally
supposed. In 1889 the population was
10000. In 1875 the population was
305, O6s, and in 1876, 29l 1892. The de-
crease in 1876 Is attributed to the failure
OF taking a census of portion Of the
Dacotah tribes, with which our govern
ment was at war.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-10

FARM On szii cEr-k 0ft&za casgnsy. Wifa84 fEN
n miles q NinarSsscsiss lts neress aastfs cnlfi-
I'll 81 Ne I ttrnf-s f0ak. WxiEzt. ga.
h2ckbe--y All eostsnuSos1J 4 stpTy -sfss-s-s-szlf
hoE@e cDGtaasg fgzF resgzzss stzhss azt rf ha@ses
and Eoot q Ell ~ p1sos feg So 81 s-argass
Ere sire a. tkss srbrs TT Fs1TfsralsFs saG-
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-10

The Globe Encyclopedia is proving
itself one eff the most popular works OF
the day. Every family should have the
work. Agents are wanted. They can
derive fine income in canVassing for
it. Those desiring to become agents
can address Brown, Holloway & Co.,
52I Olive street st. Louis, Missouri.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-10

The report ofthe Auditor of Alabama
shows that Commonwealth TO be In q
prosperous condition, receipts being con-
siderably in excess of disbursements.
Alamba is honestly striving to keep it's
faith with its creditors, and the natural
consequence is a decided appreciation
of the funded liabilities of the State.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-10
MARRIED.

On January 2Ld, ut the parsonage, by Rev. T. II.
DOoley, Mr. William Toll and Miss Elizabeth Came.
all Of Saline county.
At the residence OF Mr.. A. r Head. on sun day,
December Goth, 1877 by Rev. T.. F. Hill. William
Sutton and Cyrene Cadwaader.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-10
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
A GREAT OFFER FOR HOLIDAYS,

We will during these HARD TIMES and the
HOLIDAY disposeofl0O NEW PIANOS and
ORGANS of first-cla5s makers at lower prices
for cash, orinstallments, than ever before offer
ed WATERS PIANOS ahd ORGANS are the
BEST MADE. warranted for years. Illustrated
Catalogue mailed Great Inducements to the trade.
PIANOS, 7-octave. $40; u octave, $50. Or
CANS, stops, Si5; stops $50; stops, s65;
stops, SO; 10 stops, $751; Il stops, so; perfect
der, not used gear Sheet music ut half price.
HORACE WATERS SONS. Manufacturers and
Dealers, 40 East 18th street, New York.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-10
Fruits. CONNECTIONS. etc.
Guardians Notice.

STATE OF KANSAS
(orxTT -ALINE- =
In tn Probate C0uTt in zn9 for sAid CgzatT
Ii The Mater o. fhs Estate Of Isrss Hasscs Natsr
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~ have be.n zTAnfe4 - t.e zsosrxaxusf - a. -
tate Of Jams Hnstoz. rEE3ez; q sd csz.y snd
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q TIE eSnSy All STATE q orcssl4 dated g. liza a.
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The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-10

Watches, Cocks and JezeFy carefully repaired A.,
cleaned
Tia ga;rOazso Of the eisizeas Of ssinA and riesniiy
.rspecffpIiy solsc.te5.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-10


doned it,and the land was long after TAX
en- as a farm claim. 1t was across the
the river from Gothardt Schipple's.
A very fine violin player, a German
named DIR Gran,tr to establish town
not far from where Cambria IS. That
was some months after Salins was start
ed. The parties in Lawrence demanded
one-half of the Salina stock or they
would start rival town. told them
to &C ahead. The municipality of "Gran
vile" consisted of four poles stuck one
TO each corner of about two miles square;
and | told the Doctor afterwards that
"his town had fallen down." The Doc
tor himself took a claim on the very top
OF Iron Mount. | believe the stones
With which he laid bis foundation are
there yet. They were there when was
last there-but that is many years ago.
He had a violin, he said, which he
brought from Ole Bull and played al.
most as well; but 10 the long, long ago
be fiddled himself out of that country.
W. A. PHILLIPS.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-05-08
French House1naids

- --Ia
From one Of the interesting letters that
Lucy Hooper writes we get some timely
suggestions relative to household servants
in Paris:
A female servant peculiar to France
is the bonne, or maid of all work. She
is up the first in the morning, cleans the
boots and shoes, brushes the clothes, goes
after the bread and the milk, makes the
coffee, serves the first breakfast, then
sweeps and dusts the apartment, then
sets the table for the second breakfast,
does the marketing, helps cook the din
ner, does washing, sewing and mending,
and, in word, makes herself generally
useful. For her services she gets from
81 to $40 a month. She ought always
to wear cap both in and out of doors, a
colored apron in the morning, and a
white one in the afternoon. The French
femme dc chambre seems to be rather more
than our chambermaid, and not ex-
actly lady's maid. She has to under
stand how to iron clothes, she sews but
tons on shirts, makes beds, helps set the
table, and waits at breakfast and dinner
if necessary. In addition she takes
care of the dresses of the ladies
of the family and does general sewing.
She ought to wear cap, but may be
permitted to wear black silk apron in
stead of white linen one. Her wages
vary from 1920 to $500 a year, accord
ing to her skill and accom- plishmen.s.
She is entitled to one day in the week to
herself, to her mistress cast off clothing,
and to commissions on millinery bills,
and the bills Of the house for linen.
Children's nurses and wet nurses have
S--.t-- 18Th VIC Tho
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-05-08

tain families develop IKE Inuivruuaas-
that is, they have a period of growth,
then a stationary period, then a period
Of decrease, previous to extinction. In
families in the first period, the head en-
larges from generation to generation.
The citizens who wrought the revolution
of 1870 had bigger heads than their
fathers. On the other hand, in families
that are nearing extinction the head
grows smaller. The sons of the present
ruling families in France have such small
heads, according to the author, that they
require hats specially made for them.
Among certain families, newly risen
from the common people, the head in
creases from generation to generation.
The wide e-brimmed hats, bolivars. worn
by the Republicans from 1880 to 1S4S
were very capacious The quarter in
which are the largest heads in Paris is
that of the schools. The hatters of the
Faubourg st. Germain say they only fit
fine heads The Polytechnicians have
larger heads than the st. Cyrians, and the
students of the normal schools larger
than those of St. Sulpice, etc. The
members of the clergy present peculiar
feature in these statistics. "In general"
says NJ. Delaunay, "mcn from thirty to
forty years of age have a larger head
than those from twenty to thirty. Not
20 with ecclesiastics, for their heads cease
to grow at about twenty-five. The cures,
bishops, archbishops, etc, have no larger
heads than the students of the large
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-05-08


VIC WV. up the rest of the room. The
cries of the wounded, the songs of the
healed brutes, and the comments of the
citizens made great and inspiring cheer,
but traffic was interrupted in that street.
The good physician hired a couple of as
sistant surgeons and got through his be-
nevolent work before night, first taking
the precaution to cancel his church mem
bership, 20 that he might express himself
with the latitude which the case required.
But some things have their limits.
When once more the morning dawned
and the good physician looked out upon
a massed and far.reaching multitude of
clamorous and beseeching dogs, he said:
AZ might as we'll acknowledge it, /
have been fooled by the books; they
only tell the pretty part of the story and
then stop. Fetch me the shot gun; this
has gone along far enough"
He issued forth with his weapon, and
chanced TO step upon the tail of the
original poodle, who promptly bit him
in the leg. Now the great and good
work which this poodle had been en-
gagged in had engendered in him such
mighty and augmenting enthusiasm -
to turn his head at last and drive him
mad. A month later, when the beneyo-
lent physician lay in the death throes
of hydrophobia, he called his weeping
friends about him and said:
"Beware of the books. They tell but
half of the story. Whenever . poor
wretch asks you for help and you feel =
doubt as to what result may fow from
your benevolence, give yourself the
benefit of the doubt and kill the appli-
cant"
And 30 saying, he turned his face to
the wall and gave up the ghost.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-05-08
A True Tramp Story, Of Course.
H.

A story has been told us which seems
to go far in corroboration of the late
Boss Tweed's theory of chances. It is
said that something like a year ago
tramp called at the house of Mr.. Bailey,
in the township of Mosa, and asked per.
mission to stop all night. A little per-
suasion led to his request being granted,
and he was also asked to take supper.
During the meal Mira Bailey called to
her little daughter, but the young one
paid no attention. Again calling, the
mother used the full given name Of the
child:
Isabella Stevens, don't you hear me?"
The tramp looked up rs If interested,
and remarked, musingly, Isabella Ste
vens? Isabella Stevens? Have you got
any relations of that namer'
Yes" said the lady, that was my
mothers maiden name"
"There is," said the tramp, an i'm
mense fortune in Cornwall, England,
which has been for twenty years await
ing aclaimant Of that name who is sup
posed to be in America"
He then proceeded to give all the de-
tails he could, and the result was that
Mrs. Bailey wrote to her mother, who
resides within few miles Of this city,
and the last-named secured the fortune
and is now enjoying the fruits Of her
daughters hospitality to the tramp.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-05-08
Grains of Gold.

y d
He who masters his passion subdues .
enemy.
To believe business impossible Is the
way to make it 20.
Under our greatest troubles often lie
our greatest treasures.
He that knows not when to be silent,
knows not when to speak.
The tears of affection are dewdrops
from the blue sky Of the soul.
There is hardly any circumstance that
may not have been worse.
He that can compose himself is wiser
than he that composes books.
The envious man grows base by con-
templating the success of another.
Those who trample on the helpless an
disposed to cringe 10 the powerful.
Never deceive, for the heart, once mis-
led, can never trust wholly again.
No trait Of character il more valuable
than the possession Of good temper.
Think not of faults committed in thu
past when one has reformed his conduct
1t is not enough " have good quail
ties; we should also have the manage.
ment OF them.
Nobody takes reproof 20 kindly =
he that deserves most TO be commended
Those who come to you to talk about
others are the ones who 20 to Others e
talk about You.
No reports are more readily believed
than those which disparage genius and
soothe the way Of conscious medioczity
We must love our friends ~ true anna
teurs love painting, they have thcir eye
perpetually fixed on the good parts, ant
see no othefN
J Haste in making ones plans i lee
valuable than sl0wness and sufeneD Il
the consideration, and all due speed ans
promptitude in carrying them ont
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-05-08

THE Cincinnati papers claim that the
new organ built for the new Music hall
6n that city, and to be used for the first
Time at the coming May festival, is the
largest organ in America, and about the
Fourth or fifth in size in the world. 1t
ps 90 feet in height, 80 feet in depth and
bo feet in width. 1t has 6, 2s7 pipes and
p4 stOps.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-05-08

A COMPARISON made between two
RAtlantic steamers, one built in 1910 and
|apne of to-day's, shows that the modern
carries fifteen times as much
Freight as the old one did, at nearly
Twice the speed. The consumption of
Goal per ton of cargo was, in 1910, nearly
fleven times as great as ut present.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-05-08
CURRENT TOPICS.

The Gordon press works at Railway,
3. D., which were built by the
late millionaire inventor, George P. Cor
ion, have beenclosed on account of busi-
eess depression and difficulty in settlisg
khe estate p. ...
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-05-08

tube is attached; sufficient mercury ia
poured into the apparatus to fill the bag
and portion of the tube, and the in
strument is then placed over the heart
of the person 70 be examined. Arranged
in this manner, every pulsation of the
heaat is indicated by corresponding
movement of the mercury of the tube,
and BY suitable Photographic apparatus,
provided with a moving sensitive slip of
paper, a perfect registration of the ex-
tent and rate of pulsation is obtained.
The interesting fact is made known ty
this process that the fall of pulse some
times takes place in successive horizon
tai lines, the column reascending two or
three times before falling altogether.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-05-08

The iendishness Of the Italian pad
rones who conduct an infamous traffic in
the slavery of children does not seem
hitherto to have been realized to its full
extent, if we may believe story which
comes from New York. A blind child
found in the streets in the custody of an
Italian beggar had, it is said, been pur-
posely blinded to fit her to excite the
sympathy of passers-by, that her mendi-
cant keeper may profit thereby.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-05-08
IT is likely that the old stvla nf nIoc

1T is likely that the old style of placer
mining will be extensively revived in
California this season. There are 10000
IDLE men in San Francisco withouta pros.
(pect OF soon getting employment at liy-
ing wages. An immense fall of rain in
fhe mountains has made it possible to
work many gulches mot ususlly available.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-05-08

OYSTERS have always been considered
|as forbidden food by the Jews, the law
'of Moses prohibiting the eating of fish
without scales. In consequence, how
ever, of Mr.. Darwin's theories, learned
rabbi has arrived at the conclusion that
oysters are planted, and may therefore
be eaten by Jews. An English paper re-
ports that the problem will be submitted
to grand council.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-05-08
Photograph,ng ! Heart Beat.

One of the most notable applications
of photography is that by which II ID now
made to register. and in the most accu-
rate manner, the mechanical motion Of
the heart The device BY which this NJ
suit is attained ID indeed triumph Of
inventive skill. 1t consists Of . thin
india rubber bag, to which short glass
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-05-08

The rare phenomenon of st. Elmo's
fire was observed in several localities ii
the Harx mountains iast month. The air
was 20 laden with electricity that canes
held aloft emitted from their poinklight
blue flames Ave inches, in length and
three in breath. In one place, during
q storm OF mingled snow and rain, the
ends of the branches in an entire grove
we're surmounted by flames Of from four
TO i've inches in length,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-05-08
THE MARKETS.


Nomina and unchanged. Flour-Buyer's
favor; receipts 10000 bbls; sales IL 900 bbls.
Wheat--At 1@lhc lower; receipts 152, COO
bus; sales $4,000 bus at $l.27 for No. 2
spring. Rye-Quiet at 74@76c. Corn
Heavy; receipts $1,000 bus; sales 100000
bus at 56957c for western mixed. Barley
Dull. Oats-Dull; receipts AZ, 900 bus; sales
$4,000 bus; unchanged. Pork-Dull at
$3.50. Lard-Easier $7.l7K. Whisky-Un.
changed. Observation-Disclosures.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-05-08

President w. S. CLARK, of the agri-
cultural college at Amherst, Mass, offers
to furnish, gratis, seed of the early am
Der cane to all who wish to try making
their own syrup or sugar. He says the
crop requires just the same treatment as
broom-corn, and that from one hundred
and fifty to two hundred gallons of syrup,
or seven thousand pounds of sugar can
he obtained from the product of an acre
of land,