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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-07-13
THE GRANDIJURY.

Judge Miller, of the United States
district court, in his charge to the
grand jury at Oshkosh deplored in
very strong language the abolition
of the grand jury system in The state
OF Wisconsin. He reviewed its his.
tory and the objects for which it
was instituted. He stated it had
been in existence about twelve humid
red years, and it had its origin in a
spirit of humanity, both Of which
statements we believe to be at vari.
ence with historical truth. He furth.
er said that The people Of Wiscon,
sin if they PERSISTED in abolishing
the grand jury would have reason to
deplore it as public calamity" and
furthermore that, could the fathers
of this republic see to-day the grand
jury abolished they would think us
very degraded people" Judges are
too often in the habit Of wandering
out of their legitimate functions in
charging grand jurles. We regret
that the venerable Judge has done so
IN this case and thus pltted himself
in very Objectionable language against
the lmost unanimous voice of the
people of the state of Wisconsin.
Old judges and old lawyers become
conservative; long years of habitual
routine wed them to- musty forms,
and any innovation is, IN their sight,
sacreliglous and destructive. While
we hold radical reforms in the fund.
amental law of a country to be in,
variably prolific of evil, yet those
which are called for by rational
progressive spirit, and the going of
which will be scarcely felt by the
people, are always beneficial. Such
we conceive the grand jury to be, an
Anticipated institution, more honored
for its age than its usefulness
Repuiescot IN pace.-NonhweStern.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-07-13

SERIOUS AFFRAY At LACROSSE
A dispatch from La Crosse says,
while policeman kenen was at
tempting to make an arrest Satur.
day night in the Minnesota House,
on Front street, kept by a man
named Alex. Whalen he was set up.
on byWhalen and his son, and to pro.
tect himself kenen drew his revolv.
er and fired two shots at Whalen, Sr.
One shot took effect in young Whal.
ems left breast, two inches above
the heart. The other shot struck
the farther below the knee, produc.
cling a slight wound. During the
melee officer kenen received several
severe bruises about the head and
body; nothing dangerous, however.
The affair created considerable eX-
element. Those who witnessed the
fight exonerated officer Kenen, and
declare that ne acted in self.defense.
1t is said that young W halen cannot
live.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-07-13

MINERAL DISCOVERIES. Prom the
Grant County Herala we learn that
Vim, Foster and Cal Noggle, who have
been prospecting for mineral short
time on Rhodes lands, near Lancaster,
have found ore in good quantity
Messrs Stohl, Newman and Hooks have
discovered mineral in paying quantities
on the land Of Chas Mayer, in Clifton,
iuss ahead of the old Crow Branch range.
Me- O. Il. Phelps and VIM. kirkpatrick
have discovered a good lead of mineral
on Thomas Watson's land, in Clifton
They have fine prospect.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-07-13

PRoLIFIc.-lhe Humboldt (lowa) In.
dependent recently reported that d. A.
Dadd's wife had seven pairs of twins and
two odd children during ten years of
married life, Mr.. Dadd personally APP
peared to correct this unjust and made
quate statement by informing the editor
that be and his wife rejoice in the paren-
tage of eight pairs of twins and three
odd ones, nineteen in ALL ten girls and
nine boys, in fourteen years, aud they
are al living
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-07-13

Who wants cheap
Dry Goods? Every
body. w here can
you get them ? AT
Gundry e. Gray's.
Extra inducements,
offered! The Largest
stock, Best goods and
Lowest prices. Ev-
cry article warranted
as represented. One
price to all. Large
lots of New Goods
received w G ekly i
Great Bargains IN
Dress Goods, ShaWls,
Clio a k ings, Cloth s,
Cassimeres, Blank
cts, FlanneIs, Jeans,
Prints, Delaines,
Domestic, Cottons,
&C., &c. Our Mer-
chant Tailoring De-
partment, in charge
of MIR. Amberg is un-
rivaled in this section
tor style, durability
and cheapness. A
choice assortment of
our own manufacture
always on hand.
Call and be con-
vinced that you can
save money by max
ing your purchases Of
us.
GUNDRY 4 GRAY.
Miner: Point. Wiz WR e.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-07-13

CRANBERRY growers in this State
say that the prospect for a large
crop was never more hattering at
this season of the year. The vines
are loaded with blossoms and fruit
just setting, and if the worms and
frost do not interfere, the expecta,
tions Of our cranberry friends Will
be more than realized.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-07-13
Mineral Point, Wis, March 30th, 1871.
TO the People :

AS the time approaches when who supplied will wish
purchase REAPNG OR MOVING MAClNt allow
MCCORMICK MACHINES
Oldest Manufacturing House the trade We still keep Machines
all others valuable
about Machines
thorough alongside
ayng and harvest
Indeed
true test claims 1t of
that you cannot get leave to leisure.
&. IT, RUSSELL.
General Travelling Agent Mineral Point Wis
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-07-13

FARMERS MUSTER RoLL.-The Beloi,
Free Press has been calling the farmer
muster roll, and he finds everything
here" Listen to it.
locusts Present.
Chinch Bug :? Present.
Wceyil? Present
Potato Bug? Present.
Rust? Present.
Grub ? Present.
Mosquito? Present
Blue-tailed Fly? Present.
Cut Worm Present.
Gopher? Present
Devils Darning Needles g? Present
Full Company and well up in their
drilling.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-07-13
Buy A FARM! WITHOUT
MONEY..

7 OFFER for sale my farm Of 50 acres. situated one
l. mile north OF &!a-ral Point on the Dodgeville
road; Forty acres Of The farm Is under cul,iva Ion
aud ~ acres OF 1t good timber. fne orchard.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-07-13
A Large Dwelling House.!

accessory ,out.huildngs. Well and Clstern. besides
plenty OF Tving water On the place. This farm can
he sought without moneS-ou long ieie to suit pur.
chaser. Al! ask is pertec, security, 80 insure me
against loss FROM cutting timber, etc
consider there 10 no better - acres In Iowa conn.
~. PossesS n given nj aiy time Inquire at The
sr,aniSes, frs, farm after y1u leave the CITY
.0SEPH MSUNSTER
kinaral pt.. Wiz. March ISL. -sus-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-07-13


SELTRAKER 1t is easily quickly changed Mower
while the Simplest Lht
We have made changes this machine pccting little
improve its working features either Reaper Mower; for without
combined selfRe did and has
ADVANCE al lother
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-07-13
THE ADVANCE!
Reaping Five Feet Wide,
Combined TWo.Whee|ed Machine

With a serrated Sickle and having a sepa-
rate cutter bar for Moving, -Four Feet Wide
with smooth edged knife. The Sickle has
less motion for Reapng than Moving. This
is our leading Machine. 1t embraces every
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-11-10
sosToS mARKET--Noy. 7.

FLOUR The Flour trade has been dull. The
Sales at S. IS a $3.50 for Western super6ne 500 "a
81 rs for common extras, and 1000 $3.50 tor Min
nesota including choice bakers brands. small lots
Rye Flour at $500 a 5000 . Dbl Corn Meal sales
al SO 80 a 4 a Dbl.
GRAIN.-The market for Corn remains about
the same, The sales have been 81 a. sSc per bush.
for Southern and Western yellow. Oats haze been
in steady demand. The sales have been at 80 957c
for dark and white 2 bush. Rye continues to be
taken in small lots at 81 Il bush.
PR0VISIONS.-The demand for Pork Y steady
but moderate and but little change in prices since
onr last. We quote prime at Sll 20 Sl2; anu mess
at s1425 a sl4.50 = bb Beef is dull. Sales of West
ern mess at $40 for family extra Il g IT, Lard is n
steady demand sales at 10 q 1012c for steam and
kettle rendered. Smoked Hams have been selling
for 81 a &c q III as to quality
PRODUCE.-The demand for choice grades OF But
ter continues good but other kinds only in mod
crate demand Sales have been at 30 q SIC for choice
NY and Vermont diaries. 20 a 29c = 10 for common
Cheese is quite firm and full prices are obtained IN.
sales have been at 10 q l3c for common and GOOD
farmers diaries and IL "a l4c for Factory. Pota
toes have been arriving quite freely and are in fan
demand selling ut 60 % 65c z bush for Early Rose
and so a 60 for jackson Whites to quality On
ions are plenty and dull with sales at 81 q 81 90
Dbl Eggs have been selling at 80 q 55c q doz
W00L.-The transactions in domestic fleece nav,
been quite light, but with tight money marke
prices have ruled in favor of buyers with ready cash
The sales for the past week have been 100000 ib
averaging from $50 S0cfaib.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-11-10

A Vermont girl who sued false
lover for breach of promise, laid the dam
age at forty dollars. In court, in an
swer TO the inquiry why that particular
sum bad been named, she answered, that
counting the time she had spent sitting
up" with him as worth at the rate OF
nine shillings per week, she had figured
up the hours passed in his company, and
adding the value of candles and wood
consumed, she had found that was the
amount due There was no doubt in the
mind of the Judge that her claim was
an honest one, and verdict was render
ed accordingly.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-11-10

BRING ON Your BEARS. -The mighty
bear hunters of the Mad River country
are Morris Whitney o. Fayston and Will
liam Marshall of Wsitsfeld. They have
such taking way with them that they
have within the last month inveigled
four large bears into their coy little log
traps, and taken Bruins scalp, pelt and
tallow as recompence for the entertain
ment to which they invited him. These
bears we're all caught on Fayston hills
and it is pretty evedent the bears will moi
be allowed TO colonize in that town
Their only safety seems to be in crossing
over the mountain into Hancock, wher'
our friend Bull will let them have peac'
till he has harvested his full crop o
Observation-Disclosures Freeman.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-11-10
E-rn,c ofDnYid Dnri..

STATE OF VERMONT The Probate Court in
DIST or WESTMINSTER IS. and for said District
DAVIS. late of Rockingham in said District, de
ceased. GREETING.
NOU are hereby notified that an Instrument in
j. writing. purporting to be the last viii and ties
lament of David Davis. late of Rockingham in said
District deceased has been filed In said court tor
Probate. By John H. Greer, the executor therein
named. And you are further notified that said
Court will decide as to the Probate of said instru-
ment as the last will OF said David Davis at the
of said court to be held at the Inn of M a. Wilder
in Saxtons River, in said District on the FIRST
time and place. you may be heard in the premises II
you shall see cause
C. B. EDDY. Register.
November l. 1S7I 4647
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-11-10
E.,nte Of Jabez HiIIs.

STATE OF VERMONT The Probate Court
DIST OF WESTMINSTER So. J within and for said
District 10 all persons interested in the estate of
JABEZ HILLS. late of Rock ingnam. in said Dis
trict deceased. GREETING.
you are hereby notified that an instrument in
writing purporting to be the last will and tesla
ment of Jabez Hills late Of Rockingham in said
District has been filed in said Court Tor Probate by
Edmund Blake. the executor therein named; and
that said Court will decide to the Probate thereof
at special session to be held the office OF @. b.
Eddy in Bellows Fails. in sand District. on III RS
DAY. the SEVENTH day of December. A. ID. 1871.
at ten of the clock forenoon. which time and place
you may be heard in the premises If you shall see
cause C. b. EDDY. Register.
NDv T. 1871. i5-47
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-11-10

HoRRIBLE.-TheB Barton Standard says
the usually quiet village of Barton Land
ING has been the scene of another acct
dent more frightful in detail than the one
recorded last week. On Monday, 25th
ult., about o'clock A. NJ, the barn OF
Augustus Wright, situated about half
a mile from the village, on the road lead
ing to Bloomington, was discovered to
be on fire. As the citizens reached the
spot. what was their CONSERVATION and
sorrow to learn that two children we're
burned to death They were at play in
the barn on the hay-mow, it is supposed,
man there, who on hearing the cry, went
to the barn, assembled the ladder on the
outside of the barn and got hold of one
the children. who pulled away from her.
Their mother was SO frightened that all
she could do was to cry, ooh, my chill.
dren p The children were both girls
one three and the other five years old
The barn contained about two or three
tons of hay, new wagon, and two hogs
one of which was lost. The man first
reaching the fire procured an ak and
knocked board from the barn, only six
feet from the children, but could moi
hear them they probably being dead a
the time. Mr.. Wright was away from
| home when the fire first broke out.
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what Becomes of it.
LETTER FROM CHICAGO.

iEt Eh hpNt NhitAtVs
The question is very naturally and
frequently asked what becomes of the
aid sent to the West All who have
contributed feel satisfaction t, know
that their contributions have been proper
ly disposed of and in accordance with
their benevolent intentions. 1t will
| therefore afford much satisfaction to
many in this section to read the extract
below from private letter, written by
A. X. Sabin, of Chicago, to his father,
Mr.. Il. S. Sabin of Saxtons River. He
is principal of one of the public schools
in Chicago, and was himself burnt out
of house and home. With true Chicago
pluck however, he has again re-establish-
ed himself, and the extract below is in
response to one Of inquiry from his ia
ther. 1t is a straight forward statement,
and is as follows:
"34 MYRICK AVENUE, OCT. 31st.
Dear Fdther:-I wrote you a long let
ter Sunday, but your letter came 10 hand
to-day and as you ask some questions |
will answer them at once. | want the
people East to know what is becoming of
the money contributed by the country
generally. First then, it is not wasted
nor is it used for the benefit of the rich.
There is a committee of gentlemen APP
! pointed for that purpose. Our city treas
urer is on the committee, as true and hon
est a man as ever lived. This money as
it comes in is deposited with the city
/ funds. They have relief committee.
The city is all dist icted and man APP
pointed to have charge of said district.
Our city Clergy are filling those places.
Then a corps of helpers are employed
VINO not only find out all the needy in
The district, but distribute supplies of
food and rations. Everything is reduc-
I'd to a system aud while some I'M
worthy persons get aid, yet generally
! the needy and destitute are the ones who
are getting the aid. Orders are drawn
for money by this aid committee on the
recon mendation of the clergy in charge
of districts. 1t is Just another Sanitary
Commission. Then the churches are all
engaged in the work. Almost every
wealthy lady in the city is doing vol
untary visiting or canvassing work. o.
course we have not seen any want or sui
fering as yet, as the weather since the
fire has been warm as June, and the
cooked provisions sent in have fed the des
titute, but winter is coming on and thou
sands of women and children have not
got a change Of clothing. Barracks anG
temporary shelter have been erected al
over the city by thousands and the home
less are gathered Into them these hav,
to be furnished with stoves, bedding,
and other things necessary for living
then fuel and provisions must be furnish
ed all winter. You will ask if the mel
are not at work. | answer yes by thou
sands, earning from $3.50 to IS. per day
but these men have fiom three to tel
children and what will their wages d.
towards getting homes and provision
and fuel this winter? la many case
they will be able to feed but not cloth
their families"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-11-10

DEATH OF JOSEPH CLARK.-Joseph
Clark, Esq, of Brattleboro, led Nov.
LIST, Wednesday of last week, aged fif
ty-fve years. He was for many years a
prominent business man of Brattleboro
and had retired from business during the
past year on account of failing health
and was the member of the Legislature
from that town in 1855.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-11-10

ATTEMPT TO BURN THE REFORM
SCHOOL BUILDING.-Two attempts, with
in a short time, have been made to burn
the Reform School buildings at Water
bury, but fortunately the fires were dis.
covered, and no damage done. There is
evidently somebody about Waterbury
making a bid for States Prison.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-11-10

SPRINGFIELD.-C. NJ. Reyes having
bought out his partners interest in the
millinery business, including fancy goods
furs, &C., makes very seasonable proc
lamation of the fact in our advertising
columns this week. He has always Civ
en- the best of bargains in millinery, but
having for many years made speciality
in furs, be is rarely equalled and not ex.
celled in that line in the State.
The people of Springfield have sent
six cases of clothing to the sufferers from
fires in Michigan.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-11-10
E.,,,, of Au,on zschery.

STATE OF VERMONT / The Probate Court
DISTRICT or WESTMINSTER S.. inand for said dis
trict To all persons interested in the estate of
TON ZECHERY late of Putney in said district de-
ceased. GREETING.
NOU are hereby notified that HAYNES h. BA-
II kEk. administrator o. the estate Of sand de-
eeased proposes 10 render his administration
count ana to apply for order of distribution at
the session of the court TO be held at the Inn of NJ
A. Wilder in Rockingham IN said district on the
first W ednesday os December, ISL. and that said
court will then snd there decide upon the allowance
81 aid account and decree distribution of said es-
tate to the heirs if anv there be. of said deceased
at which said time and place you may be heard in
- G. b. EDDY. Register.
Oct. %. is7i. A-fo
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-11-10

DA1RYMEN's AssocIATIoN.-The an
nual meeting of the Vermont Dairymen's
Association was held at Montpelier, LEI
inst. Hon. E. ID. Mason, of Rich
mond. was reelected President. Hon.
VIM. P. Nash, of New Haven. c. Hor-
ace Hubbard, Esq, of Springfield, and
Hon. C. w. Brownell, of Williston, Vice
Presidents o. S. Bliss of Georgia, Sec
etary and Treasurer, and board of,
three trustees from each county.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-11-10

STATE OF VERMONT | The Probate Court in
DIST OF WESTMINSTER IS. and for said District
10 ali persons interested in the estate of JOHN
CLARK, late of Rockingham, in said District, de-
ceased. 6AEEfING.
you are hereby notified that A. g. Button and G..
4 b. EDDY. executors of the last will and tesla
nent Of John Clark. late Of Rockingham, in said
district deceased will present their final admins
tration account said Court for allowance, at the
session OF said court to be held at the Inn of NJ
Wilder in Saxtons River, in said District, on the
first ednesday. in December, A. d. 1871 and that
said Court will at the time and place aforesaid. de-
cree distribution Of the balance OF said estate in
the hands Of said executors to the persons entitled
thereto; at which time and place. Yen may be heard
in the premises if you shall cause.
A. ST0DDARD, Judge.
Nov 2 1871 45-4T
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-11-10
Es,n,sar George Eddy.

STATE OF VERMONT. / The Probate Court
DISTRICT or WEsTMINsTER.ss. in and for said Dis
Ftrief To all persons interested in the estate of
GEORGE EDDY. late of Townshend in said district
deceased. GREETING.
VoU are hereby notified that instrument has
L been filed in court. here, purporting to be the
last will and testament of said deceased by Harriet
L. Eddy the exeeutrix therein named for Probate.
and that said court will decide upon the Probate.
thereof at q session of the court TO be held at the
Probate Once in Iownshend in said district, the
SECOND day OF December. 1871. at which time and
place you be heard in tn premises If you shall
see cause. q. b. EDDY. Register.
Nov Il 1871 A5-4I
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-11-10
Latest News.
THE NOVEMBER ELECTIONS.

The republican majority in the New
York legislature viii be large. The
House is reported to stand republicans,
90, democrats 80. Senate. republicans,
"a, democrats IL. The official returns
will not vary this much either way.
The amount of the republican MAORI
ty in the State is variously estimated at
10000 to 20,000-all of which is the
merest guess work, and will be for some
DAYS.
The complete vote for Alderman in
New York city ds-Tammany, Az
301 anti-Tammany, 1882.
Horatio Seymour is defeated for the
House. He was supported by both re-
publicans and democrats against Tamma-
nv. Samuel j. Tilden is elected to the
House by over 5000 majority. His sup
porters were same as Seymour's. The
Tammanyites of New York city prove
to be thoroughly defeated, and have no
majority as stated on first page. Tweed
is the only Tammany Senator elected,
and on most of the city ticket the reform
democrats have large majority. They
were generally supported by the repub-
| licaDs.
General Sigel, republican, is elected
register of New York city by some TO-
| 900 or 10000 majority. He was of course
supported by the reform democrats. 1t
is certainly to be hoped that this outburst
of virtue on the part of both republicans
and democrats will prove lasting and not
spasmodie.
Mississippi is reported republican this
Thursday morning by 10000 majority.
The republican majority on Congress
men in Chicago is 5000, on city election.
The fire proof ticket prevails by some
1900 majority.
DEMOCRATIC VICTORY.
The city election in Mobile, Alabama,
on Tuesday, resulted in democratic
victory by about 1000 majority.
NEW JERSEY ELECTION.
NEWARK, Nov. S.-The returns since
morning indicate that the majority is
about 5000 for Parker, democrat, for
governor.
In the legislature the republicans have
81 assemblymen, anG the democrats %
and in the Senate u republicans and 8
democrats