The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1879-08-14

An effort Is being made 70 organize mill
tary company here. some 10 persons have
..sisned'
Mr. G. f. Libbey started Tor Colorado last
night. lie visits that country for his health
He will be- absent about three weeks. He will
photograph some mountain scenery while ab-
sent.
Salina was visited few days ago by two Of
the most distinguished Swesie gentlemen in
the United States. We refer To Dr. Joshua
Lindahl. a professor in Augustana college Of
Rock Island, Ills, aud DR.. hasselqni-t. Presi-
dent both Of Augustana College and Seminary.
Dr. Lindahi is one Of the most noted scientists
of the day. He was representative of the
Swedish government both at the Philade'phis
and Paris Expositions. His business here was
principally for the purpose Of gathering min
erai specimens for the museum OF Augustana
College.
A Texan has been under arrest for several
CINE room. He was confined first in the coun-
eli room, but did considerable damage by
knocking out window panea. etc. BE was re-
moved to the engine room and handcufied
During the evening. although chained to one
Of the wheels OF the Babcock engine, be man.
aged to secure an Ak and chop out one Of the
spokes He reached the hall door and was
cutting out one of the panels when Marshal
futile arrived. As Tuttle entered. the rufiian
struck at him with the Ak. A ball and chain
is his iewelry now, and street work his en-
ployment.
A representative OF the Lawrence Standard
recently interviewed Capt. Mohler. vf this
city. concerning the Indian trial, in which the
latter is the chief attorney. The reporter pre-
faces his Interview with the following:
Capt: j. G. Mohler, attorney for the captive Chey-
ennes, was At The Lnalnston House yesterday: :.
OF the Standard. Mr.. Mohser's home Is in Sslina.
where he has long resided and IN the practice Of his
profession has gained . Statewide reputation. As
one side Of the Cheyenne question has been heard
through the newspapers. il - but far that the other
side should be heard and therefore take the liberty
OF giving the results Of our interview with Capt.
Mohler.
The substance OF the Captains position in
the case is summed up in the following para
graph:
Reporter-Do you you receive any pay Tor your SER
vices in defense of these Cheyennes2
Mr. Mohler-l do nOt volunteered 70 defend them
without pay, would .scorn to receive pay. Having
looked upon them practically the wards Of the gem
eral government, under whose care and protection
they supposed to be, knowing the intense feeling
against them among the people Of Kansas, when the
government abandoned them TO their fate by deliver
ing them to the civil authorities Of the Safe felt they
were without friends, poor, ignorant. unhappy cap
tiyes and as q matter Of humanity offered my ser
vices I'VE have always regarded the people Is = ma
ton, having the rights OF nation; we have made
war with them, and treaties OF peace. and IN every
way have recognized their rights nation; and 70
hold these poor. ignorant and friendess people,
remnant of q once powerful race, responsible for
the acts of their nation, shocking to Of
Justice As well might they indct me Kentucky,
Tennessee or Alabama, for acts committed by me
while the Federal army during the war, arrest me,
try me- convict as To try to hold these Indians
responsible in the IN amer they are seeking - do.