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The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-30

THE Agricultural Department has
issued a pamphlet on the culture OF
sumac in Italy, and its preparation
for market i'm Europe and the United
States The importation of this article
from Sicily amounts to 100000, gold.
q year. The reason it has been neces-
sary to import it is that the American
leaf has always been found to impart
yellow tinge to leather. and it has
been impossible to use il for the Pur-
pose of tanning white or delicate-col-
Ored kid and soft leather. An investi-
CATION has been made by DIR. McMentie
for the Agricultural Department, and,
as the result, he claims the very I'M
portant discovery to the effect that II
the leaves are gathered I'm June, in
stead of July or August, they do not
contain the yellow matter, and can he
used for tanning white kid with bet
ter results than the Sicilian sumac
that costs $50 per ton.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-30

CONSIDER what Lincoln and Sum-
ner and Seward would do were they
alive These are the same principles fol
which they contended for four years
Remember the men who poured forth
their life-bloOd that the Union might
be preserved, and do not abandon them
now. Remember that upon your vote
depends the success of the Republican
ticket-NOt WddeH dnlptOn.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-30

THERE was a grand Republican de-
monstration i'm Philadelphia Saturday
night. The Union League paraded
for the third time in its existence.
Thirty-five thousand voters, Of whom
5000 were veterans, were in the line.
Senator Blaine was one of the speak
ers, and the whole affair was the most
notable political demonstration the
city has ever. witnessed. Marshall
Jewell, alluding to it, styles it the
"grandest Republican demonstration
ever known i'm Philadelphia"
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-30

REpORTs from New York show that
the business men have become very
much alarmed at the result i'm Maine,
and that large contributions to the Re-
publican campaign fund are flowing
in from sources that were not able Ia
be reached before.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-30

eight different kinds of Presbyterians
in the world, and it will he part of
the present council to attempt to bring
them into u closer harmony and un.
ity. The assembly will be entirely
free from ecclesiastical restraint, and
on this account, ut least, its proceed.
ings will be worth study. The de.
alterations of the council are expected
to take wide scope, and the number
Of able men who will take part insures
an extremely interesting session
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-30
EXCERPTS FROM Mr.. coMkuMe's
SPEECH,

II Is not question Of candidates. A
candidate il he Is an honest, genuine
man will not seek and Accept . party
nomination To the Presidency, Vice
Presidency, or Congress, and AFTER he
Is elected, become law unto himself.
Few things are more despicabIe than
first To secure elevation at the hands of
= party, and then, with the hope Of
winning pretentious non-partisan APP
plause, Ia affect superior sanctity and
meanly TO apply that those whose sup
port and confidence were eagerly and
deferentially sought are wanting in
purity. patriotism, or some other title
To respect. Applause The higher
obligations among men are not set
down in writing. and signed and seal
ed. They reside in honor and good
faith.
The Democratic party is the Dem
ocratic candidate, and am against the
tickets and all its works.
In several Southern States there Is
q large, well-known, often ascertained
Republican majority but all Southern
States alike, without exception u
doubt, are relied upon TO count ON the
Democratic side and 10 score lss cleo
torL votes-lAcking but 4. Of . ma,
jority Of all. The cause Of such con.
ditiou, and the consequence, IL Il
succeeds, are matters which no sane,
intelligent man can put out Of view,
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-30

The Maine Greenbackers met in
convention on the 2lst, and nOmin'
ated an electoral ticket consisting Of
four Weaver and three Hancock elec.
tors. The "straight-Outs," led by So
lon Chase bolted this fusion, held an.
other convention and put in nOmina-
ton a straight ticket. Thus fusion re-
fuses to fuse, and the electoral vote
of Maine is assured to the Repub.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-30

A COMBINED attack is to be made
by United States and Mexican troops
numbering three thousand, upon the
Indian chief Victoria and his band,
who hover near the border and depre
date on both sides alternately. 1t Is
expected that the savages will be
brought to bay, and forced to surren-
der or be DESTROYED.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-30

FIFTY gentlemen representing the
shipping interests Of New York called
upon Hancock the other day, to pre-
sent an address and offer their coop.
Grafton and support during the cam
paign. Hancock practically admitted
that he didn't know anything about
the shipping business, and We'll bet a
cotton hat that his excuse that he
couldn't speak upon the subject by
reason of his hOarseness was simply a
subterfuge by which he hoped to hide
his ignorance.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-30

THE Republican Committee Of the
18th Senatorial District have passed q
resolution displacing T. b Murdoch as
a candidate for Senator. Judge r. w.
p. Muse has rendered his resigna.
ton and w. A. Ensign, of Newton,
has been placed i'm nomination. A
bitter fight is in prospect Murdoch
remains on the track, stating that he
will stick to the last. A good chance
for the Democratic candidate.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-30

The Sixteenth infantry, now serv-
ing i'm Kansas, with headquarters AT
Fort Riley, has been ordered to ex-
change stations with the Twenty
fourth infantry, headquarters at Fort
Davis. Texas.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-30

A MEDICAL journal Of San Francis
ca. which has among its editors one Of
the doctors who waited ON Mayor Kali
loch after De Young shot him, has
published an article asserting that
KallOch received nothing more thSn .
flesh wound. and deceived his family.
the public aud his physicians IN order
to carry the election
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-30

PREPARATIONS for the reception of
eN-Prcsident Grant, who is expected
i'm New York city by October 10th, by
the various Republican organizations,
have not yet been completed, but an
imposing demonstration is expected.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-30

WILLIAM II. ENGLISH was a South
ern tool and toady in 1850, and he
holds the same position now. Does
the country yearn to see him presid-
ing over the United States Senate,
and to have him for four yesrs within
a step of the presidential chair.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-30

THEGrand Lodge of 1. o. o. +. was
i'm session i'm Toronto, Canada, last
week. Among other things done was
the consolidation of the five degrees
in the subordinate lodge TO three.
There has been change also in the
initiatory degree.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-30

AMONG those recently nominated
for Representative by the Republi-
cans are: A. c. Pierce, Davis county;
ID. n. Heller, Barton county; j. ID.
Snoddy, Linn county
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-30

A DESPATCH from Jacksonboro,
Texas. dated the ssth OF September,
states that ON that morning immense
swarms of grasshoppers appeared,
coming from the North. and nj times
obscuring the sun. Farm products
near there were completely demolish-
ed, even cotton stacks being devoured.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-30

a STATE Convention of the wool
growers of Kansas will be held on the
18th of October. at Junction city and a
State Convention of the county survey
Ors and civilengineers will lie held at
the same place on the Goth Of October.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-30

Ben BUTLER has become q Demo
cratic prophet. He is one Of those fel.
lows who ''feel ii in the air" that Han.
cock is to be the next President. Nc
doubt he "felt il i'm the air" several
successive years that he would bs
elected Governor of Massachusetts,, but
he wasn't "alle samee.''
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-30

THAT there was fright smart
quantity Of beer manufactured in the
United States last year is established
beyond peradventure by the stste.
ment that ii would ill canal six feet
deep and twenty-five wide from Chica.
20 Ia st. Louis. What a ''voice''
Americans begin 10 have for lager.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-30

JUDGE LOWE, i'm the District Court
at Fl. Scott, has rendered a decision
that the State law forbidding the driv.
ing of Texas cattle through Kansas is
unconstitutional.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-30

The religious gathering known -
she Pan-Presbyterian Council, nov in
tession At Philadelphia, IL one of I'M
usual interest Three years ago the
first Of the kind Was held n Edin-
burgh, nj which forty different sorts
Of Rresbyterians gathered from all over
the world, exchanging greetings and
benexiictions, and strengthening each
other in the faith. At this session are
represented nearly all the civilized ns-
tons on the globe. Thirty subjects
are to be discussed. divided equally
under the heads Of Theological"
practical. - aud -eccle>iasticAl" The
council has no authority over the
churches, and it, only purpnse b TO
pr,anote the general good Of the de-
nomination. IL was discovered at
Edinbafgh that thers are abost Snety-
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-30

Miss SARAH A. BROWN declines to
be sacrificed as candidate for the Of
flee of Superintendent of Public In
struction on the Democratic ticket.
Another female pedagogue wanted.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-30
Notice By Publication.

In the District Court for Saline county, Kansas
Henry c. Chaee and
Mary 4, Chaee. Plaintiffs
james Chace,
Fr1ncis A. Chace,
Crane and Noris,
David Rentcbler, and
Henry Rentchler,
Defendants.
VWND the Above named defendants, Francis A.
j Chxee- Crane and voris. David kentehler
and Henry Rentehler non-rsssdents Of the state
Of kansas You are hereby notified that you
have been sued in the district court Of Saline
county, Kansas, by the named plaintiffs. Henry {.
Chaee and Mary A. Chsce. and that you must an
sver the petition in said filed or before the
18th day Of November. lss0 or the petition will be
taken as true aud Judgment rendered accordingly.
nature Of which will be . Judgment for the sum Of
s1S3l - on three promissory notes made executed
AMI delivered by James Chace With interest at pei
cent from date. and decree OF foreclosure oi
mortgage on the following property, to-wit: The
southeast quarter Of section seven in TOWNSHIP
fourteen Of range three west Of the sixth princi-
pal me ridian, in Saline county. Kansas, and pro
ceels applied to pay said judgments, and forever
barring YOU from any and all interest therein.
BY JosN Foster, HENRY C. CHACE,
Their Attorney. NARY A CHACE,
ss-3t Pixiniias'
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-30

OUT of total vote polled by soldiers
i'm the field during the war, 36, 49,
were east by Republicans and Al, sos
by Democrats.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-30

THE Manhattan Nationalist issues n
very good looking daily during the
fair
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-30

The primary elections, with the exception Of
Brookyille will lie held at the usual places OF vot
Il. ing on Monday October II. 1850 from four to SIX
O'Clock r. M at Rockville said election will be
held at the usual place Of voting Saturday, &c.
tober D. 1850, from four to six o'clock 7. NJ. Said
election in Smoky Hill township will be held ai
Sti,nmels school house.
Nv order Of the County Central Committee.
D. wAGSTAFF, Chairman.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-30

ROGER X. VAIL, son Of Bishop Vail,
was killed at Topeka the other day, by
being thrown from buggy.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-30
Republican County Convention.

The Republicans of Saline county will meet in
delegate convention at the court house in Salna.
on Saturday October &c. lss0. at 10 O'Clock A. N,
for the purpose Of placing in nomination Republic
can candidates for following Offices viz: County
Attorney, Geek OF the District Court, Probate
Judge Superintendent of Public Instruction, Rep
resentative in the State Legislature, and County
Commissioner for tho Third District. Said con-
yention will also elect County Central Committee
for the ensuing year The representation has
been fixed rs follows:
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-30

J.E RAsTALL, of the Burlingame
Chronicle, has been nominated for the
Legislature by the Republicans of his
district.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-30

GEN. GRANT has delivered u speech
about a foot long
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-30
The Tree Shall be known
by Its Fruit"
II j. NJ.
Ladies' Physician.

DR.. j. NJ. koontz and wife, sole
proprietors of the French cure for
women. and also other justly cele-
hrated family medicines of their own
compound, are still located in Mexico,
where they a be consulted in regard
tn their medicines and diseases which
they are recommended for. The
French cure for woman is the only
remedy of the kind prepared and sold
in America, and SO acknoW lodged by
all ladies', who have given it a trial,
to he the only reliable remedy
IN earth for all diseases peculiar to
The female organization. Prepared
and for sale only by them. Also
midwifery and chronic diseases of
woman made a specially by Mrs. j.
VI. Koontz, who has had over IA years
experience in the practice Of medi-
cine among the female sex. All per-
sons calling at the residence will get
IN honest opinion In regard to their
ease and for chronic diseases can
have treatment and medicine furnish
ed them containing full directions
and instructions for using at very
reasonable rates. All medicine guar.
anteed to be entirely vegetable. For
consultation call at residence on
corner of Promenade and Washington
sts., in the'Dr. Bourne property,
Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-30

MEXICO, Mo-, Dec. 25.-EpIroR
LEDGER: Permit rs, through the
LEDGER, TO express TO the members
of our congregation our sincere
thanks for the splendid donation
given us last night. They made no
raid, o parade. but nevertheless,
LAID upon us much happiness by
their delightful remembrance. II
richly paid us for all orr labors OF
love. to know that We were in theil
hearts. and we shall enter upon the
new year with greater determ,natio,
10 deserve their continued love.
j. A. BROOKS.
Mrs. SUE A. Brooks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-30

One Of the most enjoyable snd
pleasant affairs that has occurred
during the holidays, was the party
given IN honor of Miss Mamie Morris,
at the residence Of her father, Mr..
j. D. Morris, of this city, last Mon
day evening. About twenty-five OF
her young lady and gentlemen friends
were present. MIR. and Mrs. Morris.
assisted Miss Mamie, and did all in
their power to make everyone enjoy
themselves, in which capacity they
succeeded most admirably.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-30

who vas ftly Punished" Frank ac-
Quilted him, elf creditahly; no n
except he has tried il, knows how diff
fcul such a part is to perform.
by the Aims. River WAC very
well r.cited by Miss Kate Gregory.
Miss Sallie Smart then favored the
audience with a carefully prepared
essay on "Woman's Sphere"
"More Cruel than War;" was then
recited b. Miss Minnie Gilbert. Miss
Minnie has a very pleasant voice
ami her recitation was much enjoyed
After q snng. the evenings enter
tain!Hrnt WAS closed by q farce en-
titled, ''Discrellor Is the Better Part
OF Ealor.' The farce WAS a bur
lesque on the Mexico National
Guards. which were % be, but are
not. On their banner was inscribed.
DO or Die +. K. Locke imper-
sonatcd General L. G. Ready and
u. II. Dunbar was Captain Grasty.
The rendition Of this part Of the ell
teltaiument was received with pro-
longe'! applause: some Of the social
hits were very appropriate snd huge
" enjoyed. George Dunbar is a
natural born comedian and acted his
part in a splendid manner. Ellie
Locke made a fine General and car
iied himself in good shape.
We were glad to see the Opera
House packed with the friends anC
patrons of The school. Ii greatly en-
yourages the children TO see their pa
rents take an interest in their i'm
rroyement. The entertainment. a.
q whole. was the best of the kind WI
ever heard. and reflects great credi'
on Pros. Blanton, the Principal o
the public school.
We now have one Of TIC best pub
lie schools in this or any other Sta,e
no other one man deserves NOR
credit for this than Prof. BIanton.
The mcnhcrs Of the society showed
their appreciation Of Prof. Blanton's
aid in training them for the extini
ton by presenting him with a very
pretty ink fountain and pen rack
Arthur Winegard made All appro
pirate presentation speech which wa
very feelingly responded to by Prof
Blanton, who was entirely taken b,
surprise.
The boys cleared SOL which will b.
expended in the purchase Of a lihrar,
for the society. The members of til'
society deserve great credit for thei
spirit and enterprise in endeav
ors TO procure q much needed lihia
~. The public is ready to ratroniz
them again.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-30

We devote considerable space this
week 10 the public school eAi'i''i'io"
because it deserved it, and because
we heard n of Me>lco's newspaper
men sa, that -'l.e was moi afo"i'''
,,yino to Dor such things and
OH account of 10 cents admission he
did not 60. Oar public school a'''
exhibitions should be encouraged
here were no coinpi;nnentaries IL
sued, because ii was for the oei'eh'
Of a library. Everyone should be
willing to give at least 10 cents fo'
such a purpose. W. know OF o''i,
one or two men who felt siiSIi'ea ii
not receiving dead head tickets,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-30

If you want to buy, sell or rent
land. confer Will, j. W. Daniel, who,
by personal observation, knows most
very turn. crook, and cross. road in
Audrain county. Law and Insurance
office. north side public square, Mex
leo, Mo. Att
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-30

Mr.. and Mrs. +. j. Gibbs, last
Monday night, celebrated their TWEEN
ty-titth anniversary with a number OF
friends very pleasantly. Rev. j. c
Maple solemnized the marriage rites.
A large number of beautiful presents
were brought as tokens of love by
their many friends. The LEDGER
wishes that this happy couple may
live to celebrate q large number oil
anniversaries,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-30

The public school viii reopen Jan.
s, 1881. The children have had 4
very pleasant Christmas; Christmas
seem TO have been sel apart ez-
p.essly for children. "Ciildfe"'s
hands have lifted Chris mas TO The
pedestal where it will stand forever;
childr,n's hearts are the true Christ
mas affairs; cllidren's thoughts the
choicest Christmas flower. and ever
greens, and chiidren's thanks the
best Christmas prayers. Aud to al
the children and to all who are no'
ch ltren, We SSH the. liapriest o
happy Chri>,mases, and the merries
Vi merry New Years
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-30

The LEDGER for 1881. will contain
al stock news of any importance and
the price current in st Louis, Chi
caso and Mexico. We will also re-
pert all sales, whether public Or
private. aud a regular market report
of groceries, country produce, &c. ,
will he published. which will be cor
~r.vte.i weekly. The LEDGER is in
front. aud bound to keep there
Send us in the news.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-30
Pianos and Organs.

In this issue Of the LEDGER will be
found a notice of j. NJ. Mcdonald,
general agent for Story & Camp,
piano and organ men of St. Louis
aud Chicago. This is the l:rgest
piano ami organ firm in the United
Srat,s-or in the world for that matter.
Mr.. Mcdonald Is wei. known to the
citizens of Mexico. Our citizens
shouId trade with men they know
and can trust. He handles nom but
the best goods. Terms to suit the
purchaser. 2ltf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-30

j. NJ. Mcdonald, of Mexico, is
agent for the porld renowned Chick
ering. celebrated Decker Bros, un-
excelied Mathusliek, Story 4 Camp,
liains Bros, and Ficher pianos. The
ma,chlcss E,tey and STORY & Camp
organs. Pianos lower than the lowest.
FERNS TO suit. Send for catalogue.
2l-tt }. NJ. MCDONALD,
Mpyico- Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-30

Young man. do you contemplate
marrying this winter! Ii so, you will
want one of q. ID Ferris & Co 9
SIS cook stoves, one of q d. Ferris
& Co.'S Sc heating stoves, a lot of
hardware aud some of those cheap
li>hes-60 cent plates, 40 cent cups
and saucers, 25 cen glasses. so cent
wash tubs-a >et of 81 chairs, So safe,
81 so rocking chair, Sc bedstead, and
last. but not least, one of G.. d. Fer
ris & Co.'S So bedsteads for your
lnnlner-in-laW. 35.tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-30

Was you al the Murphy meeting
Monday night, or did the extreme
cott weather prevent yonr coming
Out: Wei, if you were there, you
were auply repaid for you trouble
i. enduring the col | and wcalileriuG
tie blast. II ven was rot. YOU
missed 4 treat, as rich in fun and
laughter rs Jay Gould's Golfers are
with railroad stock. The audience
was far larger than could have been
expected considering the cold. and
AL the officers w're promptly OF
hand; Col. Oliver failed. however. to
ptt III an appearance and tae address
OF he evening had to he dispensed
with. After a song b; the choir and
reading OF tie minutes. the execu-
" committee rep rted that their
programme for next Monday night
was not completed yet. bat would be
IA time for publication in the papers.
lt't Pres dent then introduced Miss
Carrie Lsrk!and, the reader of the
evening, who had never appeared be-
fore & Murphy audience before, hut
W hope it will not he the last time :;
she possesses IN exceeding rare pow
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-30

If you want u piano or organ call
on j. NJ. Mcdonald. He will sell
YOU none but the best. Terms to
suit. 2l-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-30

Ringo & Clark have a flrst-class
livery stable. aud keep the best livery
horses In the city. They have gentle
horses toc ladies to drive. Prompt
attention given TO customers. 24-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-30
I,addoEi;t Lumber.

Moore & kennen Of Laddonia, keep
Il complete stock Of lumber, and guar
antee that no lumber yard in Audrain
county can undersell them. Give
them a call. 23-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-30

jim Watson, of the Palace Hotel
OF FlItOn. has our thanks for an
Invitation 10 q social entertainment
10 be given at his hotel tonight.
Nothing but The rush Of business We
are nnw crowded with keeps us from
accepting. jim and his wife are not
Oily the handsunest couple in the
State, but one of the most agreeable.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-30

Willard Rogers, of this county,
lost three steers in his pond last
Monday. They broke through the
ice; they were taken out alive but
were so chilled that they died in q
few moments.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-30

Stop! Think of it! $50 for The old
reliable John Burg Wagon. all COM
plete. spring seat and brake. The
John Burg Wagon has had an honest
and well-deserve,l reputation fol "a
wears, taking first premium at tue last
st. Lonis Fair.
G.. ID. FERRIS & Co.
3i-tf. Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-30
Memorial Services.

There viii he Il ''watcn meeting
at rte NJ. 4, Church. South, next
Friday night. Apr pirate memorial
services will he conducted By the
pastor, Rev. l.. j. Gooch.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-30

The most delicious oranges and
every variety Of candies at &. q.
Morris & Co.'S. sc -2w.