The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1879-08-28
MISCELLANEOUS.

very large crowd was IN attendance. with
others many representatives of the different
orders of Good Cemplars throughout the
State. The speeches and exercises generally
on that day were of especial interest, the most
prominent speakers in attendance being
among the number who took part. Sunday
was great dav, and it was thought that not
less than twenty-five thousand persons were
assembled The different meetings were full
of interest, and the speaking was imbued with
spirit of enthusiasm that seemed to thrill
the whole vast multitude. A meeting for the
benefit of Scandinavians was held in the
afternoon, and An address in the Swede tongue
was delivered; Gov. st. John. Mr.. Murphy and
others spoke briefly, extending welcome to
the foreigners as residents of our soil. and a.
workers in the Temperance field. Music by
local talent and visitors from abroad rendered
the exercises most interesting and pleasant.
Aurora, ILL.,, was the scene of very in
teresting affair on the 22nd, in the grand re-
union of war veterans, and . sham battle par
ticipated in by men of note who have seen
service in some of memorable engagements of
of the rebellion. II was estimated that forty
thousand people were gathered together on that
day. The so-called 'Rebel Fort Wade" was
defended by Gen. T. J. Henderson, and the At
tack was made by Generals Mann, Swain,
billiard and Torrance, under cover of . heavy
artillery fire, and after . temporary repulse
received endorsements and made . grand
rally and took the fort with . rush. The
whole affair WAS most successfully carried
out.
Among many mechanics Of st. Lonis a
disposition TO strike for higher wages pre-
month ago has not been arranged, and strikes
among other branches are imminent. Cigar
makers made . general strike, and in many
cases carried their point. Nearly all the stove
moulders in the city have struck; and pro-
prietors are unwilling to accede to their de-
mands. Street car employees demand . reduc-
ton in the number Of hoursl for work, now
averaging about fifteen hours.
The State associations of the veterans
| of the war with Mexico held . meeting At Oh
umbus, O., on the 10th. A committee was ap-
tional committee to fix the time and place for
holding national convention of Mexican sol
diers. The object Of the convention was to
frame petition asking Congress- to equalize
the pensions of ex-Mexican soldiers with
that of ex-Union soldiers. The attendance
was good.
A special from Thayer says: Our city
council refused saloon license to Leo Helf
in obedience to the sentiment of large ma
jority of our people. While it il fact that
our town suffers in business by this action, 90
l AohS - al VIC hcASOoAAhS to"lb WcAA hHuoh
yet our people propose to fight it out on this
line and will give . rousing majority for the
prohibitory amendment in 1880.
The Union Express company COM
menced doing business on the 10th over the
Louisville. Nashville 4 Southern r. r. The
Southern Express company also sent out mes
sengers on the same trains ~ heretofore, in
| sisting upon having the same facilities at the
same rates charged the Union Express CON-
pany, which is contested by the railroad.
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union o. Kansas elected the following ofiicerl
ON the 2lst: President, Mrs. ID. Wilson; vice
presidents, first district, Mrs. G.. d. Gsdes; sec
Cd district, Miss Amanda Way; third district
and Miss Mamie smith; treasurer, Mrs. Annie
Z. Jenkins.
| At Cincinnati on the 18th, G. H. Bussine
i Co., bankers, Who were recently reported
robbed of e5,000, made An assignment e
Judge Patrick Mallon. Their liabilities an
estimated at 100000; assets believed to b
sufficient 70 cover indebtedness. Il Is nov
reported that the loss by robbery amounts r.
$1,000.
The soldiers reunion at Madison, Ind,
was huge success. From 5000 to 10000 per
sons were on the grounds. The survivors OF
four regiments were in line. Able speeches
/ were m80e Oy oenef8l mOftOu ". uuutcf
Judge Cravens and Others. The display OF
flags and other emblcms was profusc.
| A convention of distillers in Peoria, Ill.
last week. decided that there was An overpro
duction Of spirits; . committee vas appointed
to determine the needs of the trade, and . 70
duction in manufacture will take effect on tn,
first Of September.
| There was an announcement OF thu
death of Mrs. 6artoris. daughter of Genera
Grant, which il not true. The mistake sros,
from the death of Mrs. Z. W. Sartoris. former
ly Adelaide kemble.
| Louisiana and Ave other States have ap
pointed delegates TO the river improvement
convention. 70 be held at Quincy October Is
The meeting promises to be of great mpor
tance.
Hanlan refuses to row over for the frs
money with Riley, but offers to row Rle,
within two weeks for e500 side.