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The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-23

A MAN has been discovered in New York who lives without lungs. He prob ably waltzes around on his liver and gall.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-23

OPIUM smokers in Victoria, B. c. pay s for a license good for six months.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-23

MEXICO has debt of s65, ,000, 900, which she will be able to readjust when her rich mines are developed.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-23

DR. TANNER is operating in Chicago with patent for painless tooth pulling.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-11

FRANCIS MrRrHY, the great tenn
perance orator, has sailed for Liver
pool, intending {" organize a temper
anre movement in England and Ire
land. Murphy will find Il wide field
for labor in Great Britain. M such
wr-irhelness-the results of intemper-
ance-exist- in America as in the lead
ing cities of England, Scotland and
ireland. In The strict. staid old town
of Edinburgh there il ~ much drunk
enness to-day ~ in New York. Il one
will pass from the castle down the his
ioric highway leading {" the Palace of
Hollywood, hr will see mere drunken
people there "n a sabbath day than
on amy street in the worst portion of
the imperial city "f America.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-11
BROOM CORN, CASTOR BEANS, FLAX
AND HEMP IN KANSAS

We are in receipt of the Second
Quarterly Report Of the Kansas State
Board Of Agriculture for ISL, lead
ing feature Of which is valuable papers
by the most prominent grower in the
various counties on the raising. hand
ling and marketing Of broom corn,
castor beans, flax and hemp. These
crops. though formerly considered OF
minor importance, are found TO he
well adapted to Kansas soil and eli
mate, and owing Ia their comparative
freedom from insect depredations are
especially likely TO receive no small
share of attention in the future. To
all interested in greater and more
profitable diversity of crops, this col
lection of information from men actu-
ally engaged in theis cultivation, will
prove of great interest and value,
Besides the foregoing. the report
gives the condition of grains, grasses,
vegetables. fruits, farm animals; sta
tistical tables OF population 10y coun-
ties and 10y cities having over S1 in
habitants the acreage Of principal
crops for the year, with increase and
decrease also table showing the num-
Der of bushels of old corn Oh hand
March I, 1850, and March /, 1851, with
increase and decrease in each county.
Pages ~ Ia IS, inclusive, are devoted
to a paper by DIR. Cyrus Thomas, Of
the United States chronological Com
mission. on The Chinch Bug: its
history, characters, habits, and the
means of destroying il or counteract-
ing its injuries" Pages - To '5. in
elusive, are occupied with an official
report of the semi-annual convention
of the Kansas Wool Growers and
Sheep Breeders Association. held al
Emporia, June l-t. Seven pages are
devoted to meteorological reports and
data for the quarter, followed 10y Il list
of Kansas State, District and County
Agricultural Societies. together with
the names of the Secretaries. their
post-oflire addresses, and the Time al
holding fairs for ISL. The report
contains los pages, and can he obtain
ed upon application, by enclosing Nv"
three cent stamps to the Secretary, j.
X. Hudson, Topeka. Kansas.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-11
BrOokyille Items,

The weather has been intensely hot
the past few days.
The train men report a fine shower
up on the fourth division, the latter
part of the week.
Mr.. ID. {. Dalton has purchased the
residence in the northeast part of town
formerly owned by &. r. Haskin-.
Mr.. Stribiing, Mr.. Gcntry's broth
er, has concluded to take up his resi-
dence i'm Kansas, and has moved ON Ia
w. III. Gentry's farm east of town.
The farmers report splendid corn
over on the Saline river.
Our grain buyers were paying a.
high as ninety-one cents for wheat on
Tuesday.
Mr.. {. &. Fleck comes up here reg
ularly every week and repairs the
watches and clocks that get out Of
order. Mr.. r. j. a good workman
and is building up quite IA trade.
Mr. Geo. Norton sold ~ 500 worth
of cattle "A few days ago.
We noticed the genial countenancc
of Mr.. ID. Blair, ri Bavaria, in the city
OH Tuesday.
Ask DIR Stearns {" tell about that
crazy man"
Mr.. r. NJ. Hodge spent few day
in Kansas City last week. Gan.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-11
Assaria Items,

Gomez j. about through with his
work, viz h: the good of the town and
the conversion of those who are sim
ming against God. his fellow men, and
the laws of the State.
The people are talking of calling All
Indignation meeting in our town, the
objec. of which is to consider the ac-
ton of certain party or parties in town.
IL is about time for certain yodng
man in town Ia cease his many visits
daily To a certain house as he rides his
horses Ia pasture.
Married on Saturday night, August
9Th, by Esquire McPhail, Mr.. II. IL.
Ginnold To Miss Nellie NanPelt. May
their pathway never cease 10 grow
bright.
wish To mention the fact right here
that after this issue the Gomez will
cease To shine.
There is Il young rooster in this part
of the world who il getting himself in
shape for n coat of tar and feathers.
The Gomez can see everything
that il going OH, for his bed j. high
and he.lonks down from the north.
The question is asked on nearly
every corner, What is the best thing
10 do about the NATTER" Some say
one thing, and some say another, but
the most say they will make him wish
he had never bought a top buggy.
Now j. the time Ia repent : now il
the time 10 act a man, and don't PLAY
fool any longer. il the advice of
COMET.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-11
Last Sundays Basket Meeting at Bavaria

This pleasant all-day religious meet
ing Of white and colored persons Was
held in Jones grove, one and a half
miles west Of Bavaria, July II, Bro.
Harker tcolored leader.
Rev Locke. the Methods, minister
al Bavaria, preached the morning SER
mon, and Bro. Harker. the afternoon
sermon. aS>ised by Bro. Shope.
We noticed many rarely seen al 9TH
er kinds of religious meetings.
The order WAS perfect. Altogether
il was IA success. in spite of the reports
circulated that our colored and our
white preacher would have nothing Ia
do with il because of a dance held
there there the night previous. This
report kept many from coming. esp"c-
iaiiy from Salina. 4 few held up their
hands in holy horror AT the incongru-
nu> iuNtapositinn of the devils hop.
and sacred le>t. and doubtless expected
la STE the leaders blasted and the trees
withered. but the grove wasn't hhrt n
bit
The most interesting part of the
days exercises was the evening meet
ing, in which our dear sisters and
brothers tcoloredi from Salina warmed
up our cold hearts with their stirring
and remarkable experience and warm
handshaking.
Friends from Salina. come AZ hin.
We can justly congratulate ourselves
here on entire freedom from sectarian-
ism and caste. OCCASIONAL.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-11

The Christian l.. :. s. Convention
Of saline, Mcpherson, Marion and
Dickinson Counties will meet i'm the
grove of Jos. 7. Toll on Gypsum Creek,
Saturday, August 27th. 1881.
PROGRAMME.
Singing, whatsoever will May
Come" in the Gospel Hymns.
Prayer by Rev. Jackson.
Opening address by Rev, Leigh.
Should an unconverted man be a
teacher i'm the sabbath School," by
Rev Alexander.
Report Of Secretaries Of different
schools.
Basket Dinner.
"The best mode of conducting Sab
bath School," opened by Rev. Mitch
ell.
What is the relation of the S. S. to
the Church - opened by Rev. Ar
cher.
Closing address by Rev. COndel.
Secretaries of the different schools
will please have the programme of
their schools ready in the morning SO
that tne committee may make pro-
gramme for the day.
McPh. rson, Dickinson and Marion
papers please copy.
All schools are invited. By order
OF committee r.. W. MERING,
Secretary.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-11
ARTESiAN WELLS IN THE ARID RE.
GlONS.


W AshiN"IoN, aug. Soiihis y,
sloner Loriig mas Requested r,oi; y.
n. w ME, Oh ureeIes So';, anu III.
SAMUEL Aughey, Oh Lihcoih' Nep., 10
act a. commission lor tne seiectioh
oil a site LOT sihkihg experimental AT.
tesian wells III the ariu r , cas-. vi
The Rocky mountains Inc rUiiowins
letter audfesssed 10 fIoi. White Oh
July .6th explains me ih'ehtioh oi the
commissioner III uetaii
NJ the 'ast session Oh congress an APP
preparation was maze ior the reciana-
ton of ard ana waste iahds lying IN
certain Western states anu territories.
In order that this work may be eiiec-
tuaily and econ"inicaiiy done, ! desire
thai the territory to he benefittcd by
the act shall be deiiiieu, anu the pro-
per location OF ariesian wells should be
pointed out lay scientllc survey anu
exploration am DESTROYS oil securing
your services III TINS wofk, ana hereoy
appoint you commissioner OF this
department Tor TINS purpose
am esPecisiiy ANXIOUS thai your
report shall he laid before TINS depart
inent on or before january Isl, 49,;
our associate, whom ! nave reluesteu
Ia act win you Is Professor Saihuei
Aughey, al Lincoln Neo. nave no
desire l" ISSUE INSTRUCTIONS Win reSaru
la the manner IN winch TINS work -
Ia be performed, out venture 10 Ior
watd You a map on wnici froi- foweii
has marked IN red INK the boundaries
"i the territory ne consiuers II oeSt 10
explore. lie suggests also tnat tne
site al the wells should Ice Oh tue east-
IL s.f hA lnnIlntQlnS
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-11
A Couch. Cold or Sore Throat.

Should be stopped. Neglect fire.
quently results in an incurable Lung
disease or Consumption. Browns
Bronchial Troches are certain to give
relief in Asthma, Bronchitis, Coughs,
Catarrh, Consumption and Throat dis
ease For thirty years the Troches
have been recommended by physi-
clans, and always give perfect salts
faction. They are not new or untried
but have been tested by . wide and
constant use for nearly an entire gene
ration they have attained well mer-
tied rank among the few staple reme-
dies Of the age. Public speakers and
singers use them to clear and strengthen
en- the Voice. Sold at twenty-five
cents box everywhere. AZ
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-11

upon that ground The select reader
was not prepared, and the editor was
not present; all Of which Is here set
down as warning 10 all concerned
not to repeat such delinquencies.
The next meeting Of the club will
Ice held at the residence Of Mrs. Pettes,
on Saturday evening. Sept 10th. being
four weeks from the last meeting.
Subject for discussion Tame Grasses
varieties. and time and mode Of
planting. Mr.. &. Post TO open discus
sion Essayist, Mr.. Willis; select
reading, Mrs :. Post, VIM. Banhan.
REPORTER.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-11
Gypsum Valley Farmers Club.

The club met nj the house of Mr.. G.
Post, with larger attendance than ut
the last meeting, though several "f the
old members We're absent without
leave and without excuse. Tn. ,iues-
ton Of wheat growing was discussed
in all lis bearings, and many expert
.nces and methods detailed. Some
advocated deep and early blowing,
Others thought shallow blowing pre-
ferable, but all were agreed that wheat
should he drilled before the 2bth of
September or varieties, there were
numerous opinions. Odessa had done
well for some, while for some Others il
had failed. The Oregon wheat was
well spoken of, as also the Fultz. while
the little Red May seemed to lie the
favorite. All agreed that the crop is
uncertain except upon sod or very new
ground, and that farmers would do
well to plant less wheat and more
feeding crops.
The essayist had been too busy 10
prepare an essay, and was excused
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-11

THr Commemorate il authority for
ih" information that the ,1y,itT i
soon Ia change hands and IT, become a
morning paper. The TDmS'oa'r, am
claims that several thousand dollars
have been sunk in the Cdpit"i and
that il has been a losing business from
the first. The directors of the new
company are: r. H. Purcell, j. h.
q ,l=nn. Iuo. Il Mulvanc. W. \. John
i",; and Henry King. The Common
"rs'"'t' SAYS that the political signi!i-
-an.r at ihr new company means the
iea,in.. al Gov. ~. John ont If the
t,n., ~ far IL ii can effect il, n n c:.n-
,iiri- tor 4 :. Senator. aud suhstitu-
I..hn \ Anderson Capt. King i Ia
Ice editor. aud ! X Hudson steps down
aud ant
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-11

rHr Commissioner nj Internal Rev
cude il after tina. new decociion
tsweefened whisky with sharp
stirk". IL has become popular i'm Sec
iions where free use of whisky il
prohibited. II il prepared 10y Strick-
land n Co, Chicago, patent medicine
maker The revenge law Was evaded
In the following manner: The plan
il la get formula of which whiskey
j. the basis, hut which provides for
fhe Use Of medicine enough i'm the
s-,lspound To- prevent its being used as
. beverage Then the prescription,
with sample labeled with some high
sounding name. is sent To the depart
ment, aud after examination permits
sion Is granted TO sell ii rs a medical
compound. Then the manufacturer
10 ready for business, and stocks every
grocery and drug store i'm the western
Temperance towns with sweetened
vhisky, the bottles not being filled
with stuff made according TO the sworn
Iormuls at sill.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-11
A Cool Fouudstiou.

One of the greatest troubles Of our
people IL weakness of the stomach.
As this sOon causes Indigestion, Ner-
veusness and rheumatism, they pre-
vail IN almost every American house
hold. There is positively no need for
anybody TO suffer from these painful
full troubles who can buy 50 ct. bottle
of Parker's Ginger Tonic; for this SUI
perior medicine always tones up the
stomach and nervous system, and
keeps the kidneys active In carrying
off the foul matters, thus leaving q
good foundation for perfect health
N, q, Picdvune,
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-11

What Is more handsome than . nice
bright, clear complexion, showing the
beauties of perfect health? All can en-
joy these advantages by using Electric
Bitters. Impure blood, and diseases
of the Stomach. Liver, Kidneys and
Urinary Organs are speedily cured.
For nervousness and all attendant all
ments, they are never failing remedy,
and positively cure where all others
fail. Try the Electric Bitters and be
convinced of their wonderful merits.
For sale by all druggists, at fifty cents
bottle.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-11
Meteorological Report.

Report for the month ending August
LIST. ISL, by FRED. w. kINGMAN, of
Eureka township. Saline County, Kan
SIS, for the SALINE COUNTY JOURNAL :
Latitude, 39' Longitude, 9s' Alti-
tude. IL. feet.
Maximum temperature for month,
lO9'.
Minimum temperature for month,
60.
Mean temperature for month, 81.
Above mean temperature OF this
month for q years, %.
Rain fall for month. 80 inches.
On Tuesday, July 18th. the Their
niometcr marked 1857, which was the
higrst point reached since August,
ISL
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-11

WHILE America should give refuge
to the oppressed of all lands, il should
never become safe haven for assass-
ms. Hartman, the Russian Nihilist,
who now comes to this country in the
role of a lecturer should be given to
understand that America is a worse
country for offenders than siberia.
We notice that he has fed into Cana
ia by reason of certain mysterious
movements being made by certain
cabinet officers. We hope that these
mysterious movements may Ice frausht
with something severe for this annihi-
lating Nihilist, aud that lac may learn
fully that America il no "hruai sane
tuary" for him or his talk,
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-11

The pride Of Mother, the life and
joy Of a home, are her children, hence
her grief when sickness enters and
takes them away. Take warning then,
that you are running terrible risk, II
they have Cough, Group or Whoop-
ing Cough, which lead to Consump-
ton il you do not attend to it at once.
SHILOH'S CONSUMPTION CURE
Is guaranteed to cure them. Price 10
cts, 50 cts. and &l.OO. For lame Back,
Side, or Chest, use Shiloh's Porous
Plaster. Price Is cts. Sold by James
J. Purcell 4 Co.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-11


Are you disturbed at night and brOk.
en- Of your rest by . sick child suffer
ing and crying with the excruciating
pain ofcutting teeth? Ifso 60 at once
and get q bottle Of Mn. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer immediately-de-
pend upon it; there il no mistake about
il. There il not q mother on earth who
has ever used II, who will not tell you
at once that II will regulate the bowels,
and give rest to the mother and relief
and health to the child, operating like
magic. It is perfectly safe to use In
all cases, and pleasant to the taste, and
is the prescription Of one Of the Oldest
and best female physicians and nurs-
es in the United States. Sold every
where . bottle. %3
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-11

Tar Senatorial committee OF the
37th Senatorial District met AT Els
worth last saturday and decided TO
call a Republican convention TO meet
at Russell. October 9Th, Ia nominate 4
candidate for state senator for that
Senatorial District, Ia fill the vacancy
caused by the appointment of Hon. j.
&. Strang ~ Judge Of the 18th Judicial
District
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-11
Saiina Lodge No. so, A. =. "A. N.

rl. members of Salina Lodge No.
a., \. r. and a. NJ, are summoned to
meet in Called Communication, Al Ma
sonic Hall. on Friday, August 18th, at
eight o'clock 4. M, sharp, to attend
the funeral of our late Brother Thomas
D.. Dooley. Visiting hretheren frater-
nally invited.
L.SI BY order of the W. NJ.
Attest: AUGUST BoNDI, Secretary.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-11

rENNnR. from his throne In Mon
treal, says that We may expect great
change in the weather about the time
the new comet il i'm perihelion, this
will occur on the 10Th al the present
month. During the week from the
18th Ia the nth, instead of being burnt
up As many expected, We shall be- near
~ frozen, 10y frosts and strong cold
Northerly winds.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-11

IT j. said that new daily paper
IL to Ice started in Topeka. 1t is 10 be
a temperance paper. Ii is evidently
to be All artist. John organ, as the
Capital fills the bill of a temperance
daily completely. The hackers of the
new enterprise are J. ID. Knox, editor
of the Kansas lN.t.odjst, and Col. a.
h. Jetmore. A J X. Smith, of the
WaKeenay Lsa,ier, is 10 be its editor.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-11

THE prohibition question was de-
f.ated in North Carolina hy i0,"1
majority. According TO the dispatches
the Democrats voted for il and the
Republicans against. The colored
people were almost unanimous in their
opposition 10 IT,
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-11
LIBERAL ENCAMPMeNT.

The Annual Meeting of the Liberals
of Kansas and adjoining States will
be held i'm Forest Park, Ottawa, be-
lieved to be the finest natural park in
the State), commencing Aug. 18th and
continuing until the 18th. The Com
mittee have given much attention to
perfecting every arrangement to make
il pleasant and profitable for those
present, and therefore urge large and
prompt attendance. Friends from
surrounding cities will make arrange
ment for special excursion trains for
Saturday and Sunday. Reduced rates
have been procured over the r. :. 4
Gulf, X. c., l.. and Southern Kansas,
and \. r. & Santa Fee Railroads. The
depot of the X. C., l.. 4 Southern r.
X. Lodging c..u be had Mt reasonable
rates Meals y cents i'm the city and
at the park. A limited number OF
tents can be rented, but We recon-
own, the cost of which will be but
trifie more than the rent. Vocal and
instrumental music has been provided
for the occasion. A number Of distin-
guished speakers Of national reputa-
tIon nave proiuiseu theH atteuuonee'
I'm addition to home talent, among
which are Mrs. Matte p. Krekle, Of
Missouri; Bishop Samuel Watson, of
Memphis, Tenn; Rev. Jenk Jones, Of
Chicago; {. g. Rowland, Of Law
renee, Kansas; J. E. Remsburg, Of
Atchison, Kansas.
The following persons have been
invited, some Of whom will attend:
b. F. Underwood, Chas. Sears, ST., T.
c. Leland, T. b. Wakeman, Judge A.
Krekle, w. s. Bell, H. l.. Green,
Gov Chas. Robinson.
All friends of progress and mental
liberty are requested to give this meet
ing publicity by advertisement in To-
cal papers and distribution Of its bills.
BY order Of the Executive Gem
mittee:
Mrs ANNIE DIGGs, Sec'y.
ALFRED TAYLOR, Pres't.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-11

IfyOu will stop all your extravagant
and wrong notions In doctoring your
self and families with expensive doc
tors Of humbug cure-alls, that do harm
always, and use only natures simple
remedies for all your ailments, you
will be wise, well and happy, and save
great expense. The greatest remedy
for this, the great, wise and good will
tell you, Is Hop Bitters-rely on 1t.
See another column.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-11

A COMPANY of farmers went to the
Jail in Fredonia, kas., to lynch the
Hardin brothers, accused of the muir
der of farmer named Common. Two
guards in the Jail made desperate re-
distance. killed one of the lynchers
and drove the Others, almost forty in
numhrr, away from the Jail.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-11

There win be . good blacksmith 1t
work on and amer August II. ut the
East Lynne shops, near Poheta.
Farmers Of the Lower Gypsum are re-
quested to bring all their blacksmith
work to the East Lynne shops, where
they will receive prompt attention |;
but remember that no one can get
work done on credit. Everyone must
have the cash. FARMER.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-11

ENGLAND has become excited, and
Justly too, by tle shipment from this
country Ia that. Of numerous internal
machines. We think that time will
prove that America will not wink at
such crimes, but do all in its power TO
prevent this nefarioHs practice.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-11
The Best Ever Knew Of.

J. G. Starkey, q prominent and in
fiuential Citizen Of Iowa City, says
81 have had the Dyspepsia and Liver
Complaint for several years, and have
used every remedy I could hear Of,
without any relief whatever, until l
saw your Shiloh's Vitalizer advertised
in our paper, and wAs persuaded to
try 1t. I am happy to state that II has
entirely cured me. 1t Is certainly the
best remedy / ever knew Of" Price
IS cts. Sold by James J. Purcell 4
In
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-11

LONDON. journals recall the coinci-
dence that Most, the rabid Socialist,
now i'm the hands of the law in the
British capital, designated President
Garfield's as among the heads that
had Ia fall
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-11
Stop hat CoUeh.

IVY sssos SVOv"s
Ifyou are suffering with Cough Cold,
Asthma, Bronchitis, Hay Fever, Con.
sumption, loss of voice, tickling In the
throath, cor any affection Of the
Throat or Lungs, use Dr.. Kings
New Discovery for consumption
This is the great remedy that il caus-
ing so much excitement by it, wonder
full cures, curing thousands Of hope
less cases. Over one million bottles OF
DR.. Kings New Discovery have been
used within the last year, and have
given perfect satisfaction in every in
stance. We can unhesitatingly say
that this is really the only sure cure for
throat and lung affections, and can
cheerfully recommend II to oil. Call
and get . trial bottle free Of cost, or .
regular size for 500. Foa sale by
druggists everywhere.