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The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-06

The French Minister of Finance, Leon
Say, is charged With Prostituting his
Office for the purpose of "foathering his
nest" He has even equa!lcd the average
American corruptionist in his modes
and means of filling his private purse.
The general opinion is that never in the
whole history Of France was there
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equal scandal. ...---
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summit Hin Literary Association.

EprroIs JoGRKAL,-We would agsin
call your attention to the interesting
literary meetings We arc having at the
Summit Hill School. house, on the West
Branch Of the Gypsum. Ii is pleasure
20 be present at one OF these gatherings
snd enjoy the rich treat that y N har'
vest for all who are 90 lucky % to gain
admi,tancc. Often tho crowd 10 % great,
coming IS they do from I'll the cross-
roads and by-ways, that many are cou'
PEELED TO carry their wagon-seat IN to
tho already over crowded room, thereby
furnishing their own seats under dim
cul,ies. But the reading Of the paper,
essays, recitations, together with the
interesting debate, richly repeys any
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Table Etiquette.

120tC GtsY0CSSCs
Brsm the Cincinnati Saturday Night.
Bread should be broken. not cut but
if you don't like bread. "cut" it. In
"breaking" bread. use curb bit.
Do not fill your mouth too full; rather
allow some Of your food to get into your
mustsche.
Split biscuit with your fingers, in
stead of opening it with your knife like
an oystor. If the biscuit is hard,a beetle
and wedge are Admirable in the best
society.
Do not pick your teeth at the table.
Pick them at tho dentists, it he has q
good assortment to pick from.
Salt should nevor DO put on tho table
cloth, but on the side OF your plato. If,
however, you want to pickle the table
cloth in brine, you must put salt on it,
Ut course. A barrel OF salt tab le.clOth
would come in play should your pork
give out during the winter.
Do not rattle your knife and fork. A
knife and spoon will sound moro music
al.
Eat your soup from tho side OF your
spoon, either inside or outside.
Do not take game in your fingers.
This, however, does not apply toa game
of cards.
Do not rest our arms on the table
cloth. Stack your arms in o corner OF
tho room before beginning dinner.
When asked what part of the fowl
you prefer, answer promptly. lfyou
A. L. - On
say 90.
DO not drink with the spoon in your
cup; put it in your pocket. Forgetting
il, you will DO much ahead.
Ii 10 bad taste for the hoet and hostess
to finish eating before their guests. II il
better to move their chairs SO as to I'm
Ish behind them.
Never leave the table until all are
through without sufficient excuse. Tho
sudden entrance of . policeman with
warrant for your arrest is generally
considered sufficient excuse in polite
circles.
Pay no attention to accidents or blund-
ers on the part of servants. If Bridget
blows herself up while encouraging the
Ere with kerosene, keep right on eating,
just As if you bad never (kero) sene 1t.
Never help yourself To articles OF food
with your knife OF tork. Use hsrpoon
or Q lassO.
Whom you have finished your meal lay
your knife and fork on your plate, side
by side. with the handles toward the
right, little south by sou west, bearing
northerly when the wind is of th side
board Quarter.
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Kansas suite spsrtsnenS Associates.
OTTAWA, Kansas, Oct. 18th, 1879.


Sportsmen's Association met in IN.
nual convention this evening in Sheldon
Hall. Ottawa. Kansas.
Representatives were present from
Salina, Abilene, Osage City, Lawrence
and Ottawa. The clubs Of said citics
being 1t present date the only member
of the State Association.
{ A number Of gentlemen were also
present who belong TO local club organ.
nations through the state.
The Convention WAS called TO order
by President kesler.
The minutes of the previous meeting,
held in Topeka, July sth, 1878, we're
read, and on motion were adopted BY
the Convent ion.
Tho Convention then proceeded to
tho election Of officers for 1873, with the
following result:
President, L. C. wassos, Of Ottawa;
lot Woe President G. J. Kendsll Of
Osaes City; Sd Vice President, s. l..
Patrick, Of Ottawa, Sd Vice President,
W. l.. Bullene, Of LAwrsoee; 4th Vice
PrsUdent, W. 8. Stsnbsagh, Of Abilene.
Treasures, J. d. Patterson, Lawrence.
Secretary, VIZ. R. Gels, Of Sslina-
President Keslcr then addrssssd the
Convention upon the location TO Be
selected tor the next Annual Convention
and Tournansnt Speaking in favor Of
bid own homo city, viz. Salina. He
alluded briefly, bat forcibiy, 70 the 3D.
vantages offered BY Sasins in the mat
ter Of geographical location, the railroad
facilities, hotel Recommendations ground
and ETC., and closed his remarks BY Of
6sring - motion that S.lina b select
cd - The place for holding the next
annuai Convention and Toaraaneat Of
this Association. said COavsatioa to
meet u Saiina on the 6rst Tusodsy IN
October, A. ID. 1879.
Tho Motion VS. earned uaaaiooasly,
and tho Convention proceeded 70 elect
local board Of manaSsss 70 prepare for,
and conduct the Toarusmsnt 70 b held
at Salina in October, 1879.
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1t is stated that Hon! Coo. A Craw-
ford will DO appointed President Of the
Kansas State Agricultural College. His
appointment would certainly meet tho
approval Of pine- iepths OF the people OF
tho state A. cultured scholar and q
polished gentleman, q man firmly de-
voted to Kansas and her institutions,
and possessed of that practical knowl-
edge which peculiarly Ats him for the
Presidency of such an institution as
that at Maehattss, Mr. Crawford is, Of
oil others, just the man for the place.
We hope to see the appointment made
without q dissenting voice among the
regents. sss' ss4ss 4 r'.as -
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The now census law provides that
enumeration shall commences on the
first Monday in June, and returns shall
be forwAnsaso.G perisors~sgbsfor'
the first of July, 1850, and in ssy, city
having over 10000 inhabitants the
enumeration shall BIO taken within two
weeks from rhs Int Monday In .Jane.
The President, bs and with the consent
of the senate, is to have tho appoint
ment OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES:
number is limited 10 llD. and who are
to receive pay Of $500 each. Tho sum
OF 5000, 600, sesQ00o otwbich is ap-
propriated, is limited as the maximum
cost of rhe 'eshsus.J tljs' II 40 a..
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ono for thsir trouble. It is realiy a Pc
union of the farmers--a general hand
shaking, and If one can judge from the
actaons of the young folks, they just
moro than enjoy themselves, and great
credit 10 duo them for the manner in
which they conduct themselves during
these meetings. There is none OF that
cold Formally, as we have ofton wit
messed in such gatherings, but q genuine
friendship shown towards each other.
G.. J, r.
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A pleasant family party will be one
which is to be held on the banks Of the
Italian lakes. Queen Victoria will pro-
coed to that delightful region: and will
be joined by her son tho Duke OF Con-
naught, and his young bride. From
thence the Queen will 60 to Germany.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-06

The Prince Impartial him OF the
Napoleonic dynasty-who fought 50
gallantly with his papa when tho bullets
were not falling very thick, nor very
fast, has gone "sojering," He has sailed
from Southampton for tho purpose OF
joining the British military forccs in
South Africa, as a volunteer. We ad-
miro his grit.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-06

Our readers will be glad to hear
that the notorious murderer True, who
escaped from tho Lawrence jail the
other day, has been re-captured. Being
trailed for several days, he was at last
found concealed in q haystack, near
Spring Hill, Mo.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-06

A bill is now peadiag is-the LseislA-
ture which creates great changes in the
present judicial districts. lfit should
pass it would be one of the most unjust
acts ever effected by Legislature. Un-
dor tho bill, the district in which all
people in this county are interested.
would be constituted Is follows The
counties of Davis, Dickinson, Saline,
Marion and Morris. Lincoln and Ot-
tswa counties would be part OF the
18th District, made up As follows !:
Ottawa, Mitchell, Lincoln, jewell and
Smith. Mcpherson county would be-
come part of the 9th District, COM
posed as follows: Harvey. Mcpherson,
Rice, Reno, Kingman, Harper, Barbour
and Pratt. Ellsworth county would be
made o part of the 9Th District COM
posed as follows: ElIsworth, Russell,
Osborne, Phillips, Rocks, Trego, Ellis,
Graham, Norton, Decatur, Sheridan,
Grove, Rawlins, Thomas, Wallace, Sher-
man and Cheyenne. We do not believe
that the people Of any one of tho DIS
tricts named would be satisfied With
these changes. It looks as if the meas
ure was concocted and put on foot BY
lawyers in the Legislature, who are
aspirants for tho different judgeships.
We do not doubt but that the lawyers
oil agreed apon, tteSe cAangss. n T!
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-06

A writer's in:the Lcavenworah Times
says unless the ravages Of the Missouri
river DO stopped, that in less than two
years, tho railroad bridge st ,I,eavon-
worth will be on o sand bar.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-06

On plea Of guilty TO the charge OF
stealing slI3, 900 from the Pullman
Palace Car Company, ANGEL has been
sentenced to ten years imprisonment in
the Illinois penitentary. ,.r,os
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The President has vetoed the Chinese
bill, asserting that out treaty obligations
are sacred and must be carried out, and
in this he does right Hence the China
man can still como as freely 10 our
shores rs any other foreigners.
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G. W. Gentry started for Leadville On
ths .2sth ult. Success to you, =" Uncle

the 18th ult. Success 10 you, Uncle
George"
We assmfunsdf1,hst he .Copnol
have received . 90cent bid for the bonds.
: We came roar having q disastrous Ere
on Thursday lass. Ii caught rem -
enginc directly south of }. Duncan's,
and az the wind was blowing from the
south it made rapid strides towArds the
street, and caught in the side lead
ing to tho depot, bat BY the tiusly
exertions of seae Of she dsiEens u vas
finally extinguished. & 80
Mr., Msrdin has received . large con.
signment of agricultural implements.
The Times has moved to Ellsworth.
Good-bye! ~ u i.Ull Jsi1'.yt5 Il
Thos. Clark is among the things that
were-in Brookville. Bye, bye Thonas.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-06

Mary J. Marshall, Plaintiff,
Hugh Summons. Fiapcis Simmons,
Philan.irr Gregg AMI Mary Gregg.
Defendants.
The above named defendants. Hugh S. Simmons am
Francis Simmons, resident, OF the State Of Kan.
sas, hereby notified that they have been sued by
the above named plaintiff in said court and that they
the icton filed by the plaintiff therein
before the 9Th day OF April lss9 the petition
Will I taken true and judgment rendered accord
ingiy-tlr nature Of which will be Judgment against
the said Hugh =. Summons and Francis summons FOL
the Of sl.N0 with interest at the rate Of u pei
cent per annum from the LIST day Of March, A. II.
ls.. according To the terms Of certain promissory
note aud coupons thereto attached. executed by ths
said Hugh Simmons anil Francis Simmoss in fayo,
the said Mary J. Marshall, and for the foreclos-
Of c,rtan mortgage given by the said Hugh 5.
summons and Francis simmons On the west half oi
the northwest quarter and the west half Of the south
west quarter al section number twenty five
ship number thirteen. south Of range number three
the 9Th Principal Neri,iIsn. Saline county
Kansas. to secure the payment Of SAID note and
pons and for the sale OF saia real property without
apprisement pay said Judgment and all taxes
may he q lien said rial property and also costa OF
SUIT. MARY j. MARSHALL,
by GasykR 4 BONB, her Attorneys l-y
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The President has issued proclama'
ton converting Congress on tho lsth'
owing to the tailnre of the last Congress
70 pass Sword Of the appropriation
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-06

Bonds were voted to the Atchison
Topeka & Stnta He Railroad N AsPher-
son county by a majority Of $685. NC
pha,son will thus have Q railroad.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-06
BrOOkyille Items.

Some very windy weather since our
last writing. CFNI = II
Since tho Weather has moderated,
tramps have begun their march, but We
don't care about entertaining any.
Married, on Thursday evening, 9th
ult., ct tbs residence of the brides
parents, Mr.. f. C. Blanchard and Muse
bclla Coombs, both of Brookville, kas.
Miss Coombs was y Ady Of culture, land
refinement, and weil msrited tho eseeen
of her many friends, and we know Of
NO young gentleman who is more
worthy Of such q prize than NJ. Has
chard. II II Il
We hope this young couple
Will ever lea,i happy life,
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-06

Harvard University is now open
IN women, Tho world moves.
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Mexico is to have an international OK
position in 1880.
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h0oA DAY to Agents canvsssng for the Fire
- side Visitor. Terms and outfit tree. Ad-
W dress z. U. VICkERl, Augusta, Maine
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The bu<iN.-ss formerly owned and controlled by
l.. W. ODER, u. l.. Wilson and W. Whure,ge,
uE!er the name OF Ob~r Wilson 4 Co will IN the
future bs owned and conducted by L. " Ob~r. u.
ii. Hasrman aud W. W. Whittr-s.ge un.ler. the firm
name of Oder Haseman Whnirr'ige. who will pay
AL the tcbt- of the oh. firm.
D. W. ODER.
ID. n HACENAN,
W. w WHlrrkEDGG.
Sslina, kansas. March 9Th, is.s.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Salins. Kansas, March 18th, 1859.
The CO. partnership heretofore EXISTING between 4.
w. OLer, B. l. Wilson and W. W. whiitre-ige
under the firm name Of Ober Wilson 4 o., is this
day dissolved by mutual conseQi, Mr.. Il. L. Will
son retiring from said drin-
r. W. ODER,
Il. L WILSON,
". ". w8TTIREDGE.
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STRUCTURES.

Spermasorrhoca, variococcl- and Blennorrhagia are
by bougi-s, the knir. Csustlc or m-dicinrv
by the stomach alone They cause Bright's Disease,
Diabetes, Drapsy, Gravel and Baid-r Diseases
which cured by the Asahel MADE Of Cob Natural
Mineral spring Wafer To prevent thss diseases aud
cure the nifct d without pain nj h0ne. the Eurui'ean
AMI American Medical Burean furnish the rmesiics AT
trihing Book testimonials and directions
free Depot Number III Broadway, New York.
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Publication Notice.

In the District Court Of Sdlise County, Kansas.
Mary J, Marshall, Plaintiff,
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n snowflake, Motto. &c, no alike. or . elegant
JU Chrome Cards, loo. Nassau Card Co. NASSAU, y
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CT Month and expeps@s guaranteed to Agents.
~ Outfit free SHAW 4 Co AUGUSTA, MANs.
MONEYTOLOAN

At six per cent. Interest Loans made City and
Country Property Churches. and for Building I'ur-
poses. for long tsrms-s years II desired-st the end
Your note and satisfy the mortgage. So 80 cents
per year pays both Principal ani Interest every
81 90 OF uebt.
7S1ilc1tngh Loans Granted
and the money paid TO the Building pro-
.Irs,rs Apply at the Real Estate HOUSE Of
JOHN W. 9eRk0.
SAlinn, Kansas.
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We hope this young couple
Z Will ever leYi \ happy life,
He = gentle husband
And phe y loving wife.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-25

A MYSTERIOUS MURDER.

JAMESTOWN. n. ", July "a. 1879.
At ten O'Clock last night farmer named James
Crosby returned to his home. near Conenango Sta
ton, fifteen miles from jamestown. He missed tho
light which his wife had heretofore left burning
for him in the window, and also heard shrill
whistle which came from grove of trees near by.
but paid no attention to 1T. He entered his house
by an unfastened kitchen door, took of his coat and
boots and then called his wife. He had no sooner
spoken than he received a heavy blow on the head.
He grus ped his assailant and fought until he was
dragged to the roadway, where he received another
blow and was also shot through the hand. His as
saants then fled. cry of murder brought neigh
bors to tho of the disturbance and entering
the house they found Mrs. Crosby lying in her bed
dead, and the pillows stained with blood. Finger
prints on her neck showed that she had been
to death to prevent alarming others in the house.
She had been dead about half an hour when found.
A little child in trundlebed near it's mother was
not awakened. Private papers were overhaulcd by
the robbers, and q revolver and small amount of
money carried off. Two men were arrested sus-
piciou but have been released.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-25
THE AUSTRALIAN COMMISSIONER.

SUITS WHICH WILL PREVENT DIR. CoX's DE-
PARTURE FOR THE SCENE OF HIS LABoRs.
ley TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
WASHINGTON, July "a. 1879.
DIR. G. c. Cox, United States Commissioner to the
Australian Exposition, encountered difficulties to-
day greatly beyond his expectation and which will
probably interfere for the present with his plans
Commissioner. 1t appears that he gave note for
900 several years ago. which he has been paying
interest but has done nothing toward lessening the
amount of principal. and the holder. Mrs. Mary A.
POOLE fearing that the note might be neglected dur
ing his two years sojourn in Australia entered suit
this morning In the Supreme Court of the District
for writ of attachment to the amount Of
tho note. The papers in the suit this afternoon
placed in the hands Of a deputy marshal, who pro-
ceeded to the residence of the Doctor, Capitol
Hill, where he levied the Doctor valuable Ii
brary and silver plate. which will be sold ut public
salo to satisfy the suit.
ANOTHER SUIT.
The excitement created by this suit had hardly
died away before Captain Albert Grant large prop
erty holder Capitol Hill, and in ono of whose
the Doctor resides sued out for himself and
urday. This action the part of Captain Grant
and others will prevent the Doctor from leaving
Washington tomorrow as he contemplated for New
York. there to take the steamer for Australia. Dr.
Cox is we'll known in the city. having been Lieuten-
ant Governor Of the State of Maryland Commits
soner of Pensions and President of the District of
Columbia Board of Health.
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DRAINED BY A MANIAC.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. !


BALTIMORE, July "a, 1879.
young Hessian named Carl Crabberheld, nine
teen years old, who is supposed to be insane. made
an unprovoked attempt to kill two men named
George Lucious and Frank Pacific. in the eastern
section of the city, about three O'Clock this morning
Crabberfeld is a newly arrived immigrant, who was
befriended by the two men whom he attempted to
kill. The young man got out of bed in the room
where they were sleeping at the hour named, and
after taking all the valuables out Of the
others clothes and placing them in his own
pockets, he dressed himself and procured .
heavy iron sledgehammer from corner in the
room. Approaching his two companions, who were
still sleeping he dealt Lucious fearful blow the
head the iron sinking into his forehead and fractur
ing the skull. Pachte aroused by the shock and
sprang up, only to be dealt fearful blow in the
face, which crushed in the nose and made him I'M
conscious. Crabberheld struck Lucious second
blow when the latter staggered to his feet and
down stairs and into the street. screaming wildly for
help.
When the police arrived .Crabberfed was found
standing in the room apparently exhausted from
passion and showed no disposition to escape. Tho
injured in the hospital and their recovery is
considered doubtful.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-25

scorLAND's TEAM WIN THE ELcHo SHIELD
THE BRITISH WIN THE KoLApoBE cur.
INK CABLE TO THE HERALD
LONDON, July "a, 1870.
In the competition at Wimbledon for the
Elcho Challenge Shield the score at the con
clusion of the shooting in the 900 yards range
was ireland, 1,O1S; Scotland, ZOOS, and
England, 900. The Irish eight consists of the
well known shots -. Rigby, W. Rigby, Fen
ton, Dyas, Coghlan, Young, McKcnna and
johnson. The shooting ut the 1000 yards
range then followed. The following are the
grand totals Sc otland, 1905; Ireland, 1,404
England, 1,4S2.
The British defeated the Canadians In the
match for the Kolapors Challenge Cup.
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ORANGEMEN IN COUNCIL.

OTTAWA. Ont, July "a. 1879.
Universal satisfaction is expressed throughout the
city at the happy termination of the Orange demon
stration. The Montreal contingent left by the ten
o'clock train last night. number of Unionists
congregated. but the presence of the Mayor and
police force prevented disturbance.
At mass meeting of orangemen last night in the
Opera House addresses were made by Hon. Macken-
zie Bowel. M. p; W. J. Johnston of Ireland Pro-
lessor Macklin, OF Scotland and others.
The Triennial Council of Orangemen of the World
met In Odd Fellows Hall yesterday. Hon. Mackenzie
Bowel In the chair There were present representa-
tives from England. Scotland Ireland and the United
States. The following elected officers Wv. j..
Johnston, of Ireland. president; ii. Merrick, of
Ontario vice PRESIDENT: II. Davis, of England cor
responding secretary; William Johnson, OF Ontario
recording secretary; Professor Thomas Macklin, of
Scotland, treasurer; Rev. s. @. Porter. d. d.. chap
lain.
After routine business the Council adjourned until
to-day.