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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-10-10
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

SPAIN owes So, 5OO,o00,000, and cannot
pay the interest.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-07-02
GEN. ALE. SULLY.
His Large ES,ate...-His IIalf.Breed
Daughter, Etc.

Gen. Alfred Sully, who died recently
at Fort Vancouver, on the Pacihc coast,
left n very valuable estate in Pbiladel
phia, inherited from his father, and also
a considerable sum of money he had
accumulated in his long army career.
The Philadelphia estate alone is worth
several hundred thousand dollars. 1t
is how said that the only person to
whom any part of Gen. Sully's large
fortune Of right belongs is his hali-breed
daughter, Julia, at present living with
W hlte Swans band Of Iankton Indi.
ans, eighty miles above Yankton, Da-
kota, on the Missouri. and making her
home with Colin La Mont, also of mix
ed blood. Those who knew Gen. oully
well while campaigning against the ln-
dams of Dakota, say that at his death
he had no wife or any issue living ex-
cept this girl, and steps will soon be Ia
ken to establish her rights to the for
tune. The marriage OF Gen. Sully, &C
cording to Indian custom, with this
girls squaw mother, is susceptible Of
proof, and it is believed it will be diff
cult to invalidate this claim. Gen.
Suliy's daughter, who is we'll known to
those who have travelled through the
upper country, is regarded as the
Indian maiden on the Mis-
souri, river or in the great Sioux nation.
She cannot talk Eoglsh, and her habits
are thoroughly aboriginal The daugh-
ter of the late Gen. Suly was frequently
seen by the writer while engaged in
the Yankton reservation.
Having occasion to stop at the house of
Colin La Mont, the girls handsome APP
pearance attracted attention, and La
Mont was asked if she was daughter
Of his. La Mont said: mo, sir, she is
Sully's daughter, and if any of you men
have seen Sully you would say she
bears strong RESEMBLANCE to him"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-07-02

trouble, and the marriage ceremony
was to have been performed this after
noon. All the details OF the wedding
and rece ption were completed and fully
prepared. in the undoubting expecta-
ton that Mr.. Miller would arrive here at
the latest by half-past / O'Clock from
New York. A terrible disappointment
awaited the bride, family aud assent led
TRENDS. The young couple had pur
chased fine residence on the leading
street Of this city and had it completely
furnished.
MIR. Miller is about so years of age,
stands about five feet eleven inches
high and weighs 10 pounds. He is of
dark complexion and has full beard
An officer of this CITY left tonight for
New York to investigate the case. The
affair is the chief topic of talk in soci.
ETY., and the general opinion is that Mr..
Miller has been fouly dealt with, or
word would have been received from
hlm in some shape.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-07-02

leaving the cold summit OF the Alps
would precipitate vast volumes of water
ard produce q degree of cold which
would give Denmark and Northern Ger
many semi-Arctic climate and pro-
duce glacial epoch farther north. Is
it not probable that all such apprehen-
sions arise out Of misunderstanding
as to the topography of the Sahara and
North Africa? The entire region to
be flooded Is practically shut IN by
mountain chains on ali sides. The A.
las Mountains on the north, lifting their
snow-clad peaks in some instances r.
900 feet, afford sufficient bulwark for
the protection of Europe from increas-
ed humidity. The only possible north
ern outlet for air currents from Ell Juf
would be across Tunis in northeasterly
direction over the widest part of the
Mediterranean. Currents moving in
that direction, if they reached Europe
at all, would touch the shores Of Greece
after they had lost most Of their hu-
nudity. NJ. de Lesseps, after careful
examination Of the question, is con-
WINGED that it would result in the gene
raj improvement of the climate of Eu-
rope rather than its detriment. The
advantage Of the increased evaporation
to North Africa cannot be overestimat
ed. Toe snow-clad cliffs of Alban, ~
ing 10 the east OF the proposed sea, aud
the Kong Mountains to the south, would
bring down upon the parched desert
grateful rains, which, with the assist
ance of cultivation, would in time, no
doubt, redeem thousands CT square
miles from the desolation of the sands.
-Scribner for july.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-07-02
What Causes Thunder.

A correspondent of Nature, writes: 81
have lately seen 1t stated in a textbook
upon electricity and magnetism that
TIE phenomenon of thunder is not fully
accounted for by any theory as yet
or not am not sufficiently acquainted
with the subject to say. | believe that
the commonly accepted theory is that a
vacuum is created in the path of the
electric spark, and that the subsequent
thrush Of the air produces the detona-
ton. II, however. it be allowed that
the electric spark is not a material sub
stance, but merely natural force or
natural mode of notion the possibility
OF this theory is at once disposed Of.
at is a we'll known fact that the pas
sage Of electricity in high rate of ten
sion through mixture OF oxygen and
hydrogen not only causes an explosion,
but also causes the formation of water,
and it seems to me that, given the exist
ence OF free oxygen ana hydrogen IN
the region of the electric disturbance,
the phenomenon of thunder is sufficient
" accounted for. Whether the normal
amount of hydrogen in the air is sutti-
cient to cause the stupendous noise of
thunder am not competent TO judge,
but if not, | would suggest that the
presence of an abnormal amount might
be accounted for by the process of the
electrolysis, which would probably oc-
cur between the two poles Of the thun-
der-cloud before the tension became so
great as to cause rupture Of the cir
cult and const quent discharge Of the
electric spark. | would also draw your
attention to the fact that every thunder
clap is Immediately followed by an in
crease in the quantity Of water depos-
tied in the shape of rain. Does not
this point to the formation of water hs
the explosion of the gases? II is ire
quent experiment of Dr.. Tyndall's to
show his audience red clouds; feet
convinced that by following this line OF
inquiry he could give US real thunder
storm"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-07-02
Mysterious Disappearance.

Qnite a sensation was caused at
Reading, Pa, June 10Th by the sudden
and unexpected failure Of bridegroom
to be present at wedding ceremony
that was to have taken place here this
afternoon. John h. Miller is one OF
the leading hat manufacturers of this
city. and he was to have been married
to an accomplished daughter of Rev.
Mr.. Neitz, Bishop OF the Evangelical
church of this district Mr.. Miller left
Reading for New York on Monday OF
this week, and was seen at Earle's Ho-
tel on Tuesday morning. In the after
noon he visited the house of c. H.
Tenney & Go. No. 537 Broadway, and
while there told Mr.. Hendel, one of the
Gle rks, that he was going to retsrn
home to Reading the same afternoon at
5 o'clock, intending to arrive here at 10
o'clock last night.
Nothing has since been heard or seen
of him, and it is supposed that he met
with foul play either before he left New
York or during his journey home. Mr..
Miller Is gentleman Of high character
and standing, and his habits are of I'M
exceptional character. He is sober,
attentive to business, and business
man IN whom the confidence Of the
general community was reposed. The
family Of the bride anticipated no
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-07-02
4 Tragedy Of the Circus.

About o'clock yesterday forenoon a
man whose form was full of wrinkles,
and kinks, and twists crawled out Of a
coal-shed on the wharf and began yawn-
ing and rubbing his eyes like one who
had put in heavy night. A police.
man lounged that way, gave the man a
looking over, and asked:
Sleep in there last night?'
"Yaas, kinder" was the reply.
Looking for work p
"N-n-o, not exactly"
you'll be run in if you hang around
in this way" remarked the officer.
The man put his hand on top of a
snubbng post, laid his chin on his
hands, and after y long look at Canada
ne turned and said;
- dunno exactly what Pm going to
90. | did live out mere about eight
miles, but I've separated from the old
woman. Yes, separated last night"
whats the trouble ?"
"Waal, she was my second and ! was
her second. and we never got along any
too sweet We both Of us think we
know it all, and neither feels like giving
in. We came to see the circus"
"Ah! you did?"
"And that's where the separation
took place-right in front Of the sacred
hyenas from japan. You know they
advestised an electric light there?'
yes"
"Well, we'd never seen one. When
we got into the menagerie there stood
the elephant. Then came the camels
Then we came to darned old bear.
Further on were the lions and tigers and
monkeys, but no electric light. We
walked three times around that old tent
without coming to his cage, and | got
mad. Says to one of the chaps over
the rope: 'Whar' in thunder is the
cage with the electric light in? We
want to see him or have our money
back!: The Teller he grinned all over,
and lots of folks LATED right out. and
my wife she flew up and said I'd made
fool of myself. How P says |, why,
the electric light&is not IN animal at all,
says she, but it has something to do
with the clown We had D. big jaw
right there. She caved my hat in, and
| broke her parasol, and then sepa-
rated"
"And you won't make up?'
make up. Never She can take
the electric light and bake aud eat him,
but I'm man VINO never crawls? Pm
going down to Toledo, am, and by
this lime to-morror, I'll be drunke n a
horsel"
"And you didt see the electric light
after al ?"
"Nol l don't believe they had ary
Maybe they thought they could WORK
that ere rhinoceros off on the public by
another name, but | tumbled in a
mint. I'm an old rhlnos myself, and
my wife is another, and when | think
OF how stood there and let her call
me fool afore all the people, Pm mad
ruff to walk clear home and pizen her
half of the yoke of oxen!'
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-07-02

atlanta Constitution: We think our
people hardly appreciate the amohh'
of money that has been made III VIC
south by the recent furry in co''oh
speculations. There is scarcely Vl'
lage that does not furnish its man VINO
has made from $1,000 to SlOO,o oo; O2i.
sam Rice, of Montgomery, prooaoty
heads the list with a cool 500, ooo; ou'
there are several. two at least IN od'a1.
nah, and one in Rome, who have niauo
from $50 900 to 500 600. Albany lui,
ni,hes modest dealer who plcKeu up
$22 900. In Savannah almost e'e,!
dealer, of hundreds of dabbers, n'aie
largely. The augusta Ne'os Is autnol.;y
for the statment that a man VINO aiun
make as much as 50 900 is kicked ous
of the exchange. We know OF oh0
railroad man VINO cleared 81 UOo WIZ.
out knowing he had any sort OF chauoe
and of one newspaper man who "ispeu
to make S250000. The gains IN Nem
Orleans are immense, 1t being ssiu 'u' ai
that city pulled in Sl0,0OO,oOo IL oo III
cash. One of the fine features oil a.,
this gain, by the way, Is that 1t com nn9
IN cash, and is paid without any 'ons
delay.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-07-02
If the Sahara Desert i, Flooded, What !

The only important objection which
has thus far been urged against the I'M
deit.king has arisen in the apprehen-
sions expressed by few scientists tnas
the evaporation produced by so large
and so shallow body of water, exposed
70 the tropical sun, would be sufficient
To deluge uorthegn Europe with iuces-
SAINT rains and 10 reduce materially
the temperature in all the countries
north Of the Alps. 1t has been feared
that winds treighted with moisture on
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-07-02
A FRENCH engineer has devised an

A FRENCH engineer has devised an
instrument for stopping trains in foggy
weather, without any chance of failure.
The instrument consists ola metal-faced
disc rising out of the permanent way
between the lines OF rail. and placed so
that any engine going along the line
must brush against it in passing. The
engine is provided with brush for this
purpose, made of iron wires, which has
an electric communication with the
handle of the whistle. la order to bring
the train to a stand still It is only neces-
sary to pull the disc from its recumbent
position, when the train in passing,
must come in contact with it, and give
Its OWE danger-Signal.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-07-02
American Camels,
From the Salt Lake Herald, Jun,

From the Salt Lake Herald, June 10.
The mel.breeding industry is
promising in Arizona. Three years ago
a herd Of those animals was taken to
Yuma, the intention being to make
them serviceable as beasts Of burden
The attempt was failure, the climate
seeming to disagree with them, and 1t
was found that they were not so useful
as the little mules. The owners turned
the camels loose, and they roamed
along the ella River, apparently en-
Ioying their liberty and protiting by it,,
They have bred literally, and appear to
have become acclimated and domesti-
Gated to the region, thriving as though
shey had been in their own native Al
rlca. II is thought the new generation
of camels will be used to the alkaline
waters peculiar to the southwestern
section. and can be made serviceable in
transporting the mineral products of
that country across the long deserts OF
sand, to places where they can be prof
itahly worked. AT any rate the owners
of the rejected and wandering beasts
feel that there is money in their camels,
and will hereafter devote some care to
the breeding and rearing of them.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-07-02

The Russian Government incarcer-
ates political prisoners long time be-
fore trying them, and even before max
ing charges against them.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-07-02

A WOMAN at Hill, n. H., received
visit from her lister last week, 80,
the first time the two mel lor -
years, although living within four 'i''''
Of each other.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-07-02

\ New YORK youth of humorous
propeusities sent package OF dead rats
to Chinese laundrymsn. He did it
for a joke. The heather had him ar.
rested, and he was fined SIS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-07-02

Paris having COPIED he American ,ah
idea of q college for women. mas reeu, -,
to introduce the American s'ea'noo
on the Seine.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-02

HAer J. +. Kennedy. Of Chuner and Eldel
NeDonaA, ct J. b. Days.
ley A Seed and Elder E z Cohle, Of Hays City
st D6 Phillips.
Rev Jno b Perring of Clay Center, and Irwin
Gopiet, Of ConeoFdia, 1t E Walton's.
kevs b Hunter, Of Graham, and Smith, Of
Cheever, st Nn Commits.
Rsvs Newton Brsekin, Of Glasgow, and Theo
B1cken, Of PhillipsburE, st Mrs. A G Couse's.
Rev W H Snyder, of Abilene, ond Elder J T Mar
win. Of Solomon City. at " c Addison's.
Some changes may be necessltated
in this list, and some of the members
who have not yet reported will have
to be assigned entertainment Is they
arrive. Any of our citizens who
can assist in entertaining will con-
fer . favor by notifying Rev. Mr..
Simkins.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-02
THE FAIR.

The Fifth Annual Meeting of the
Oak Dale Park Fair Association was
opened yesterday with the most auspi-
cious Omens of success. The weather
could not have been more favorable, AS
we are having continuous sunlight and
balmy air.
We took occasion to make a briefin-
spectiOn of the grounds and buildings
yesterday, and were delighted beyond
measure at the prospect ola grand dis
play. Saline county never before, at
any of her fairs, has made such bril-
liant showing of her products as is now
being made at Agricultural Hall.
This is the remark of nearly every
person we meet. We shall allude to
them specially next week. The con-
test for the premium offered for the
best display of farm products by one
individual is spirited. The displays
made for this purpose by Messrs. Bush,
H. l.. Jones and Henry Gilman, are
all very fine. Mr.. w. w. Peck has a
grand display of fruit, also Mr.. Muir.
Mr.. Buchi makes a fine showing
of house plants. The ladies are
represented too, ana are decorating
one corner of the building with elegant
fancy work. The st. John sewing ma
chine corner will be attractive, and
Mr.. Sauer, in his exhibition of boots
and shoes, will be hard to beat ODER,
Hageman d Whittredge make fine
display of boots and shoes. G.. J. Lays
confectionery display is one of the
most elegant ever seen. There
is a grand showing of extraordinary
growth in the vegetable world. Our
reader, must not fail to see it. As "a
sample there is melon there weigh
ing 81 pounds, And such wheat and
corn! There are ears of corn there
measuring 9. inches in circumference.
kingman x Rising are superb in their
coal display. But we shall not speak
in detail of these matters until next
week. The agricultural implement
men are arranging for good display
of their machines. Cattle and horses
are coming in, and will be well repre-
scented. Sheds are erected for their
accommodation. The track is being
put in fine condition also. The re-
freshment booths are all erected.
Yesterday, of course, was entry day,
and the attendance was small As we
write to-day farmers are coming in, in
numbers, and the attendance will be
good.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-02

The Ingalls, Investigation is prov
ing downright farce, as it was an
ticipated. The evidence thus far is
. rehash of the old testimony intro
duced before the Legislative Com
mittee last winter. Nothing new
has been brought out. The memo
Iialists have certainly made poor
attempt thus far to blacken the
character of our Senator, and every
body is disguised with the memo
rialists-wondering how they could
ever have procured an order from
the United States Senate for an in
vestigation.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-02
BrOOkyllle Items.

The long looked for rain has coiae at hast and
many farmer IS made happy.
Quite q number of cars of cattle have been un-
loaded to IA; at the stock yards the past week.
There was 9usek doctor around asst week who
claimed that there was but one person superior Ia
him. nd that person was Jesus Christ; He visited
the houses and iee;ured the people. and worked
manfuiiy @ for the mighty dollar, but did not get
many.
sam Wilson, before he left said he had lived with
US for nearly year and half, and had never
been kicked out of any place yet but had been de-
clsred a nuisance several times.
The train men on the Smoky Hill Division are
kept busy that they hardly get time TO eat let
alone sleep. Never mind bows the time is not far
distant when you will get plenty Of rest. The cat.
tie trade does not keep all winter.
Lewis Kyle. who had his foot crushed on the
road in July, is able to get around crutches and
was up from Saline on Monday. Jos. Morgan is al
able to BE out.
Mr.. ". H. Gentry's new stone residence is near
ly competed.
Mr.. 5. D. Decker IS putting an addition to his
store.
Mrs. Chsuncy Taft's sister Miss Morrison, is
building house for rent.
Mr. I. P. Inyrahsm s Greetings house directly
west of the school house.
The grass is getting dry aud it If time psrtie.
who have property exposed we're burning IRE
guards. CAD
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-02

The following eis list of real estate
transfers In Saline county. filed in the
Office OF s. T. Criss. r ,gister of Deeds,
for the week ending september 30th. 1879.
September sirh.
L L. Rurzie. and wife, to V TEft, - acre:
in 81 1 II. X w-sl2o.
September sJth.
W II. Gentry aud wife. to L. A warner, Ix1 !
feet 10 block -, Bropkviile-tD.
September 18th
l. A Hswiey and wife to George Miborn,
George Martin aad wife TO E. c Phillips, lot.
81 And.e5, sth street. Sslias-es5o,
September 9Th.
Kansas Pacific Railway Company 20 A, John.
son. nwar : 81. Is, sw-Ssss IS
Kansas Pacific Railway Company to G. A.
Nfs sn.. ssgr s:i TIE: Re W.ssri
Holt. ehf sSar sl.. ls. r W-sGC.
kinsman. swar Si3. It's. Z w-seia as
Otto Hintx and wife 10 e. A Grsn.trand .-ar
Of nwqr and nelr Q; swqr So. r IL. RswN
eiee.
S: 5: Harmon asa vile to Mrs D. C. scott.
lot 5. block D, Brookviile-ee.
nhf swar So. IT'S. WEsiso. a'
d: Eastman sod wife TO Carrie Eastman,
lot 3. Santa Re Avenue, Ssiina-S.5.
September goth
J. q. Robinson aud wife to C II Mccormick
ct al. lots g. ], {, 3. 10, u, s.. g. CO. a, q and
81, block 10 Caikins sddision-ASseo
4. Davis aud wife % b. b. Blair, lot 10. 10Th
street. B.shops addition ssoxIte feet ue.t or
Saline county 70 Eli.abesh Aston, lot 5. block
-. rookyille-Tax Deed
September 3oeh.
Cnited Stases to Vm- Josasoa, saf neq. So
Is. R5W-Pssens -
3 -. Z u. Z W-SioSe
sheriff 10 W. n. Clarkson. 10, Sc Santa Pc Az.
eupeemsa Biodsett e 81 to C. A. Hilier. psrs
Of ios :. BiAhop sad 1odsests edition % SaIi-
ns-oiio.
4. Wheeler end wife % T. q. Dx-rsns.oa. 10,
Us afA strees, Saiina-Nae
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-02

A Chicago Iatsr. Ocean cores
pondent claims that whom Grant 10.
tired from the Presidency he only
burdened his successor with ono 70.
quest, and that was that B. b. Beis.
tow should receive no appointment
and be has not.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-02
On last Saturday the destruction

On last Saturday the destruction
OF Pompeii. which occurred Just
eighteen centuries previous to that
date, was commemorated by large
eon,0urse of Italians and scientific
men from every quarter OF the
Globe. In Italy, at this season OF
the year, tho climate is peculiarly
delightful. Last Saturday was .
glorious autumn day at Pompeii, and
particularly favorable for wandering
about among the ruins, hunting rel.
les, etc. 1t is . great privilege
(which is usually obtained by spe-
cial permit to witness the excava-
ton work. But last Saturday was
a"free day." and the spectators saw
exhumed from the ashes and cinders
which had been deposited there so
long ago, elegant bronze and silver
vases, bracelets, brooches, coins,
sings, kitchen utensils, etc. Ali ex.
savatson work is prosecuted under
the management of the Italion Gov
eminent, and its rich relics are de-
posted 10 the museums of Pompeii,
Naples, and the Vatican museum
at Rome. Only about one third of
the ruined city has been uncovered,
the excavation work having been
commenced about one hundred
years ago. Had our Government
possessed tho exclusive right to
bring ancient PompcIi to daylight,
she would have accomplished the
job in about one quarter of this
time. During tho ceremonies last
Saturday, Vesuvius vomited con-
tinuous stream OF lava and smoke,
but the guests were not frightened.
Why should they be, for q number
Of villages cling to the edge of the
smoky mount, which are much
nearer the crater's mouth than even
Pompeii, Strabia, and Herculaneum.
The villager on Vesuvius' side does
not even "climb tree" when the
fires from the summit grow hotter,
and heated stones ascend into the
air.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-02

Tho grand jury meets in Salt
Lake City this month and the Uni.
Ted States District Attorney is Or
dered to prosecute every case of po-
iygamous marriage presented to the
jury, and use oil the records OF the
Endowment House in support of
the position of the government.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-02

The Republicans of Mcpherson
county have nominated the follow.
lng ticket: Treasurer, Z. r. Wait ;
Clerk, ]. A. Flescher; Register of
Deeds, J. B. Durrah; Sheriff, Wal.
lace Gleason; Coroner, DR.. Weaver;
Surveyor, Joshua Leonard. This
looks as if the old Mcpherson ring
lad been dissolved, and Q "new
deal" WAS the order of the day.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-02

The Pail Mall Gazette sees aqua.
rlsu murders and other troubles fol.
lowing in the wake of An eviction Of
Irish renters, upon their refusal to
pay their rents.