The Saline County journal., 1878-07-18

the East on the evening train. Mr.. Decker
was formerly one Of the popular conductors on
the X. p, but poor health deprived the road
of his services and he is now engaged in fine
business in Br0Okville. His stock consists OF
boots shoes, hats. caps. clothing. gents and
ladies furnishing goods, trunks, etc. He re-
ports that his business Is increasing very rap
idly. Decker Is one OF those genial men who
makes friends with all who meet him, either
In business or out.
There have been several changes in the Kan
sas Pacific railroad officers on the Western d.
visions the past week, which went into effect
on Monday. J. q. BrinkerhoG, superinten.
dent of the Smoky Hill Division, has been made
superintendent of the kaw Valley Division.
Mr. Ainsley takes the general freight agency
at Denver. o. II. Odell takes the position as
superintendent of the Smoky Hill Division
through: f. ". Fisher takes q superintcn-
dency on the U. Pacific at Cheyenne, and Mr..
Dsvis takes Mr.. Fishers place. AS yet there
are no changes among the train men.
Last Thursday afternoon Marshal Tuttle ar
rested drunken man and started for the cal
abOose with him. The fellow WAS q big strap
ping man and was in good condition for arrow.
lie resisted the Marshal when lively tussel
ensued, during which Tuttle's shirt was torn
of. While they were rolling around the street
Ed. Tuttle and II. Hall went to the relief of the
Marshal, and few raps on the head with q
billy" brought the fellow to time. A couple
of roughs put in their "gab" and things began
to look riotous, but as usual, it only resulted
in ''blow." The presence Of . few law-abidlng
citizens did the right work.
The Ellis school closed with general exercise
on the afternoon of June 9th, and q basket
picnic on the 18th. All passed of pleasantly,
and to the effect that our schools have been
prosperous and under good discipline-for
which thanks arc due our late teachers, Mr.. j.
L. Curtis, now basking in the sunny side OF Abb
lene and Miss Lizzie Wright, who enjoys the
secIusion Of home in Salina. Mr.. Curtis goes
from our midst in the prime OF life, to take up
such labors as shall render him an efficient
power in society, and q true scholar of the
world. His indomitable perseverance can not
fail OF striking blow at fame's immortal page.
Miss Wright will probably be recalled to her
duties as teacher here In September. All will
welcome her back to . position she has SO ably
filled.-Hays City Sentinel.
From all accounts Brookville is the s.boss''
town west OF Saiina. New buildings are rising
up in every direction, among which is large
addition to the popular hotel kept by Mrs
Ollie. 1nia few weeks Mrs. Ollie will have a
fire spacious building to accommodate the
large number Of travellers and land buyers who
stop there. A new mill is also going up with
four run of stone. Every day large numbers
NJ land seelers sion Of sl,oro t. 1ool nm ~ N
X. p. Lands which have been neglected here
tOfore. Some Of the finest lands on the Kan
sas Pacific are TO he had near Brookville and
people are beginning to find it out They have
the right kind Of business men up there TO
make first class town.
A young man was setting on the steps of
the Pacific House recently listening to the
conversation ii number Of Others. His dress
gave him very ordinary appearance. A man
drove horse past the hotel when the young
man remarked that the horse jidn't transyire
very freely. The knowing ones winked TO
each other and smiled. He caught them
laughing at him and was mad. He told them
they could laugh IL they wanted to, but he
knew what he said. Some one remarked that
ne was fool. After few hot words he OF.
fered to bet that he was right. Others protes.
ted-they didn't want his money. Finally .
bet was met and the money went up freely,
two TO one. until SO were up on one side and
$50 to SO by the 'greeny.- Webster was
then brought In to decide against the young
man. when 10! Webster was either wrong OF
the fool" right. At any rate, the boys now
admit that the horse didn't "franspire."