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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-02-13
Judge Villas Juror Bill.

Judge Villas has introduced bill
ITO provide that Jurors shall not be
excluded from the trial of causes for
possessing ordinary intelligence, and to
preserve the purity of the juror box. .
The title contains a good hit at the old
fogy practice which now prevails
The bill is as follows
Section l. Any person who shall
seek the position of juror, or shall
ask any attorney or other officer OF the
court, or other person, to secure his Sc
lection as juryman, shall be deemed
guilty of contempt Of court, and may
be fined not exceeding twenty dollars,
and shall be disqualified from serving
as juror for that term and such fact
shall be sufficient grounds of challenge.
Sec. 2. Any attorney or party to
suit pending for trial at such term,
who shall request or solicit the placing
of any person upon jury, shall be
deemed guilty Of a contempt of court,
and may be fined not exceeding one
hundred dollars and the person so
sought to be put upon the jury, shall
be disqualified to serve as a JUROR at
that term of court.
Sec. 3. No juror shall be rendered
incompetent, nor shall it be cause of
challenge, because he has formed an
opinion in criminal case, founded on
rumor or newspaper reports proud
ell, he can answer the following inter-
rogations in the Affirmative, which
shall be propounded by or under the
direction of the court, to-wit:
1. Could you, Notwithstanding the
opinion you have formed, decide this
case according to the evidence and the
law as it may be given to you by the
court, and render an impartial verdict
between the people and the accused?
2. Could you, from what you have
heard or read about this case eff asked
the question:, conscientiously say
whether the accused is guilty or not,
before hearing the evidence?
3. Would what you have heard or
read about this case affect your mind
one way or the other in deciding it, af-
ter you shall have heard the evidence :?
4. Have you now any prejudice in
your mind, from what you have heard
or read, against the accused?
5. Could you decide this case as
fairly and impartially, under the eyi-
dence, as if you had not heard or had
not read anything about it?
Section +. This act shall be in
force from and after its passage and
publication.
1t seems to be carefully guarded,
and we hope it will pass.-Nauston
Star.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-02-13

DECAY OF LITERARY REPUTATION.
A contemporary, remarking on the
waning of the popularity of most if not
all of the Americana humorists of the
day, even Mark Twain and Bret Harte,
asks If these writer's have exhausted their
fund of humor or if their reputation
suffers because the public are so tickle.
We suspect that the humorists have
lost their popularity from dearth of
ideas rather than from a lack of taste
on the part Of the public to appreciate
genuine humor Almost the entire
mass of these so-called humorous works
is made up of droll expression and YER
bal bufoonery rather than that fruitful
invention and originality Of thought
which distinguish the writings of the
humorists Of the Old World, whose
place in classic literature has been sane
toned and confirmed by time. Ger
vantes, Fielding, and Boccaccio have
something greater and better than lu-
dicrous language and whimsical situa-
tons. Their rnirth is often u plant
which springs np in freshness close by
the fountain of tears.
There is profound purpose often in
their writings. and valublc thought,
the fruit of an original genius, would
remain even if their language were
changed. English readers ADMIRE Don
Quixote and the Decameron, even in
the medium Of faulty translation, but
what sort of reading would s'Roughing
It," or even the ludirrous ''Innocents
Abroad make translated into French
or German? If authors content them
selves with being merely droll, they
must be content with the fate Of the
clown in the .pantomime; they may
raise loud laughter and reap rich pc,
cuniary rewards, but they must not be
disappointed if the world, after all, re-
serves its chaplet of lasting fame for
those who dig new gems from the
mines Of thought. CourierJOurndI
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-02-13
A London detective put his head il

A London detective put his head in
to an omnibus one day just as it was
starting off, with the remark, "Passen-
gers will do we'll to look out for their
pocketbooks. There are two members
of the swell mob in this bus" There
upona grave-looking old gentleman,
with eyeglasses and a gold-headed
cane, hastily got out, saying, eff that's
the case, | won't go in this bus"
He was followed by, clerical-looking
gentleman. with white CHECKER, who
remarked that he wouldn't ride in such
a company" And then the detective
closed the door and shouted to the
driver, "All right, drive OBJ; they We
got out" We don't mean to. be un-
kind. but really the story is an old one,
ard we have no excuse for publishing
it. except that Senator Patterson S
pathetic speech the other day about
leaving public life with pleasure if
things were going on in this way, and
Brother Harlau's following him out
with remarks OF ? similar tone, recalled
the circllmstaRse;
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-02-13

Work on the Valley Railroad is now
being pushed as rapidly as can be, con-
sidering the fact that no iron is yet
here Capt. Lantry has been duly
boned for news by the Journal repor-
ter, and Notwithstanding the fact that
his faith in the enterprise had been
seriously shaken by the intimation in
the New Lisbon Argus that his report
of two weeks ago in the Journal could
not be considered reliable, yet Lantry's
general appearance convinces him that
it was true. Our reporter now says two
locomotives for this road, propelling two
trains for this road, loaded with iron
for this road, are on the way toward
Tomah, and will reach here before next
Saturday night.-T'onsah Journal.
President J. K. Graves has ordered
the rolling stock for the Wisconsin
Valley Railroad, including 800 freight
cars. and also the railroad iron for the
entire route to Cedar Rapids, distance
of forty five or fifty miles. This gives
an appearance Of reality to the predic-
lions that the Wisconsin Valley road
would be feeding the river roads with
lumber freights from the pineries be-
fore another season closed. - Wscon-
sin.
The Wisconsin, has slightly mixed
things, j. X. Graves is not the presi-
dent of the Wis. Valley r. R. The
Wisconsin, undoubtedly means Grand
Rapids for Cedar Rapids which is twice
forty-fve or fifty miles at least from
the point whence the iron is to be re-
ceived. On the whole its mixed
item--as bad as mixed train.
Trains are now running regularly
over the whole line--a daily passenger
each way between here and Grand Rap
ids, connecting with a daily mixed
train each way between Grand Rapids
and Mcmillan.
Agencies and telegraph stations have
recently been established at Ogdens-
burg, Scandinavia and Mcmillan.
A hey mail coach has been received
here this week, and another passenger
coach will be received next week.
Green Bay 4drocate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-02-13
SmfNmOnS.

"'" County.
,,r.rs p ossrts- Plaintiff, against william bor-
rn" .r, catherine Borman, George Kinney
Ian W;nnes his wife. Julins Augustine ana
Amgnst;ne, his wife, Defendants.
rIp the above named Defendant You eusm are
L hereby summoned ana rg hans b.e, been fled
the tss eee Of the is' Clerk Of t5s7 Court
ro mn. Of Weed. at Grand Rapids, aad to serve
copy of answer to the Nod saa E s
eae R,e@k. Milwaukee, Wisconsin, within
twenty days after the service Of ths sannon nd on T
you, exclusive of the day Of such I'M tbe
Van fail to answer the said complaint WITHIN me
t,ms aorssaid. the plaintiff in this sesl,a VIII
apsay to the Court for the relief deMan9sH IN the
complaint. DAY ID a. + . 70 attnrnev.
aW6 flaiH.'h d
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-02-13
s millmORS.

STATE .f' w5seonsin-In the Circuit Court OF 700"
County.
Edward Roberts, Plaintiff, against Henry NJ
Shctmrd. and - Sh epard. his wife, Defendants
vuyo the above norned Defendants: You are
L hereby SUMMON Ell and required to answer
the complaint in this aessen when has been MED
County, Of Noed, at Grand Rapids, and to serve
a copy Of your anewsr to the said complain, =, on
the subscribers at their office, Nos. tr3 and TX
celsior Block. Milwaukee, WISCONSIN, "ithlh
twenty days after the service Of this summons on
YOU, exclusive of the day Of such service ana II
you fail to answer the saad coInpla nt william the
time aforesaid thu plaintiff in this action VIII
apply to the Court for the relief demanded In
the complaint. DAVIS s FLANBEKs.
awe Plaintiffs Attorneys.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-02-13
Summons.

State Of Wisconsin-In the Circuit Court Of Wood
County,
Edward Roberts, Plaintiff, against John Svens-
son, - Svensson. his wife. E. G. Clark, -
ana ris befenda1ts MS
VfN0 the above named defendants: you are here
Il by summoned and required to answer the
complaint in this action, which has been filed
in the Office Of the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
County of Wood at Grand Rapids and to serve
copy of your answer to the said complaint on
the subscribers at their office. Nos. |, and
Excelsior Block, Milwaukee,, within twenty day S
after the service of this summons on you, eXelu-
slye of the day of such service, and If you fail
to answer the said complaint within the time
aforesaid, the plaintiff in this action will apply
to the Court for the relief demanded in the com
plant.
DAVIS K FLANDERS,
2wk Plaintiffs Attorneys.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-02-13
Summons.

State Of Wisconsin--Ia the Circuit Court Of Wood
County
Alexander Ostrander Plaintiff, against Maria 7.
Ostrander Defendant.
The State of Wisconsin.-To Maria T. Ostran-
der, the Defendant, above named You are
hereby summoned and required to answer the
complaint in this action, which is fled in the
Office of the clerk of the Circuit Co urt of said
City of Grand Rapids Wood County, Wisconsin
within twenty days after the service hereof exclu-
sive ofthe day OF such service and if you fail to
answer the said complaint within the time afore-
said, the plaintiff will apply to the court for the
relief demanded in the complaint.
Dated Feb. 5, 1872.
P.O. CASSIDY,
Plaintiffs AttOrny
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-02-13
Venality in High Places.

1t has become fact beyond dispute,
that the faint of corruption is upon
the garments of men high in position,
men in whose integrity and morality a
nation has trusted. The Credit Mo-
bilier Investigation has brought to light
facts that place prominent congressman
hitherto recognized as incorruptible,
upon the same plane and in the
same category with the INSCRIPTIONS
Tammany ring whose frauds startled
the nation a year ago.
The fact that the list Of corruption
lists embraces very many republicans
ought not to weigh a feather against
the speedy castigation of the whole
clan, neither will it with right minded
men. There should be nothing of a
partizan character in the discussion of
the question of guilt, and if guilty, of
the punishment to be meted out to the
offenders. There are those whose gar
ments smell strongly of defilement, but
whose hitherto almost faultless lives
attest their purity, and until stronger
evidence shall have been adduced, it
were only just to suspend Judgment.
We regret to see so manifest a dispo-
sition on the part of many of the dem
ocratic journals to attempt to attach all
blame to the republican organization,
for the shortcomings of its representa-
tiyes These same journals through
their representative heads were as ST
lent as mummy while the public were
inhaling the Tammany fragrance !;
but now, they raise their hands in holy
horror, or twirl their thumbs with
hands clasped across their incorruptible
breasts, and with an An inidab Sleek
visage of hypocrisy, with eyes toward
heaven, exclaim, "Can such things be-?
Every mother son Of the class we
mention rejoice that such things can be,
and only wish their pockets were the
receptacles of so much ILL gotten gain.
Not alone do we find this venal in
fuence exerting itself in Congress, but
out of it. All over the nation we hear
of bribery and corruption practiced by
prominent men, who. to gain lofty po-
sition have poured out money like wa
ter to gain position, the lawful prof
its Of which are far below the sums
they have so profusely bestowed upon
most unworthy recipients for their
votes and influence. Such facts as
have come to light the past month in
matters pertaining to the government
and its servants, call for publication,
and official cleanliness, and to secure it
there must be resignation or expulsion.
As for those who have been proven at
tainted, and are not yet within the
pale of the congressional fold let them
be scourged with the lash of public
opinion till their smarts shall be unen-
durable for they too, are rayening
wolves.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-02-13
THE GREELEY WILL CASE ENDED

THE GREELEY WILL CASE ENDED.
\ New York dispatch of the Sd, says
At White Plains, to-day, at the open
ing of the Greeley will case, Judge
Hart stated that he had received
note from Miss Ida Greeley, which had
been approved by her sister, in which
they begged to withdraw from the con-
test, which their opponents were deter
mined to wage over their fathers grave.
The contestants then proceeded to
prove the will made by Mr.. Greeley in
1871, without further opposition. 1t
was stated that Mr.. Greeley left prop
erty estimated to be worth S206, 900,
which, with the estate of Mrs. Greeley,
would amount to $225,OOO. The fol-
lowing is the noteIof Miss Ida Greeley
No. y Cottage Place. Jan. %. 1878.
Dear Judge Hart: | am so much distressed by
the report OF yesterdays proceedings at White
Plains, that must withdraw from a contest
which, our opponents are determined shall he
waged over my fathers grave. For. not even to
carry out his last wishes, can permit memory
which is infinitely dear to me, to be so desecrot
ed With best thanks to yourself Mr.. Nelson
and Mr. Choate for the very kind efforts which
you have all made on behalf of myself and sister
l remain with much respect, very truly yours.
IDA L. GREELEY.
L join my sister inEthe sentiments of this letter
GABRIELLE GREELEY.
Mr.. Choate remarked he had received
a communication from the Children's
Aid Society, stating that if it should
transpire that Greeley's estate had deem
impaired in value since 1871, and that
the will should be admitted to probate.
they would abate proportionately their
claims to the legacy. The value of
Greeley's property is variously estima-
ted at between 100000 and 1926, 900.
La court to-day, Williams stated it
amounted to- $206, 500, but others
equally we'll acquainted With she affairs
OF the estate say that, after a careful
inventory, it does not exceed $3.50 900,
allowing the very highest prices for the
newspaper and other stock.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-02-13


Non. WIS. PRESS ASS MIR John
Hicks, of the Oshkosh Northeastern,
Secretary of the Northern Wisconsin
Press Association, announces that the
proceedings of the last meeting of that
society: in pamphlet form, are now
neah,y ready for distribution. In ac-
cordanee with resolution adopted at
the last meeting, they will be sent only
to,those members who have paid their
annual dues, and those in arrears are
requested to forward the amount at
once to the Treasurer, E. B. Northrop
Stevens Point. The annual dues ere
$10O for each member.
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Its fun to notice With what care
some of the Chicago and Milwaukee
cariilas nurse just budding mus
.cae Ne saw one the other day that
made US think Of base ball club -
ai7- on a side. lad no one eu'.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-04-18

the call for the Convention was 10 guard more
carefully the elective franchise and the Con-
veution laboTed so TO protect the voter by con-
sttutienal safeguards 20 render II impossible
for any subsequent Legislature 10 deprive hi m OF
that right Aud yet, if under the guise Of pre-
scribng the manner Ia which officers shall be
elected, Legislature say who shall vote aud
who shall not vote, then all these safeguards arc
swept away, and the work of the Convention
becomes blunder or failure and registration
laws may once more he enacted But nobody
believes that n Legislature do these things.
Yet we are told that the word manner means
one thing, when applied To the election Of OH
GERS, aud another thing when applied TO the APP
pointment of officers Can IL be possible that
when the Constitution provides that the Legisla-
ture shall prescribe the "maRner'i ia which all
public officers and agents 'shall be elected, APP
pointed and removed" that this gives express
authority To the Legislature to prescribe who
shall appoint" but that IL docs not give any
authority to prescribe who shall ''eleci," or who
shall voter
The Constitution must be taken as harmonious
in all its parts if any construction is sought 20
be given to IL, which will disturb its harmony,
or make null any OF its provisions, we may feel
we'll assured that such construction is erroneous.
have therefore the firm conviction that this bill
giving To the Board OF Public Works the appoint
ment of Directors of the Hospital for the Insane
is in conflict with the Constitution, and breaks
mp the harmony of the Constitution and treats as
null and void some of its most vital provisions.
There is one more point which will mention,
without comment This bill provides that va
cancies in the board of directors Of the Hospital
shall be flied by the Board Of Public Works -
The Constitution, article seven, section nine,
provides that, "ln case Of n vacancy during the
recess of the Senate, in any Office which is not
elective the Governor shall, by appoin tment, fill
such vacancies, until the next meeting Of the
Senate, when he shall make a nomination for
such Office, and the person so nominated, when
confirmed by the Senate, IA majority Of all the
Senators elected concurring by yeas and nsys,)
shall hold his office during the remainder of the
term, and until his successor shall be appointed
and qualified"
In seeking to maintain the constitutional rights
of the Office with which the people Of the state
have honored me, I, at the same time, assert the
equal right of the Senate, and Of every senator,
10 pass judgment upon the appointments that
may be made. JOHN J. JACOB.
March 25 1873.
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EF The Louisville Journal, speaking of
the execution of Tom Smith for the muir
der of Bradon, on the 28,h ult., says : "a
woman took her little boy to the hanging
Yesterday, because he is so bad that che
fears be will end his life in the Same man
ner. She said she wanted him to see the
sad spectacle in order thereby to improve
his morals by little wholesome fear" A
woman in New Hampshire, some years a.
60, did the same thing to secure the -ssSsaI
wished for result, aud the lesson was eIfec-
tive, for the next day die youngster con-
structed miniature gallows, huog the cat,
and had his little brother half hung before
his mother discovered the results of tho
moral lesson she had treated him to tho
day before.
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Home Office at Petersburg, Va, with Local Board
at Charlestown, West Va.
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TERMS OF ADVERTISER

DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS if paid in ad-
vance.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING
The rates of advertising are, for square (ten
lnesl or less ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENTS for
three insertions-larger ones in the same proper.
ton. Each continuance Thirty-seven and a half
cents.
Quarterly, half yearly and yearly advertise
ments inserted at liberal reduction on he above
rates.
Yearly advertisers disseminating during the
year will be charged regular rates.
Noadvertsement to he considered 10y the mont tn
or year unless specified on the Manuscript or pre-
yiousy agreed upon between the parties.
Resolutions of associations, communications of
limited interest, and notices of deaths exceeding
7sN LINES will be charged ten cents per line
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Encourage Home Enterprise.
Life Insurance Company
OF
V / IL q | n L A
10000 90.
A. j. McILwAINE, PRESIDENT.

A. J. MCILWAINE, PRESIDENT.
B. Be- r FASs; vioo-Presidents.
S b. PAUL, Secretary.
Home Office at Petersburg, Va, with Local Board
at Charlestown, West Va.
CHARLESTOWN POLTCY-HOLDER BOARD.
NATHAN s WHITE, President.
Philip ri. Towers, s. Howell Brown.
David Howell, Nathaniel Conrad
George n. Turner, Joseph TrapnelI.
james Law Hoof, Dr. VIM. r. Lippett
Arch NcCarrol, Col. X. p. Chew,
John Burns.
FRANK BECKWITH, Sec'y and Cent Agent.
L IFb Policies are generally Acknowledged 10
II be among the safest and most desirable in
Vestments. This Company is Virginia Enter
PRISE intended, by strict economy IN it's man
agement 20 offer security 10 the Poicy-H Holder
At t0ceT rates than any other company n bes
been localized in this State by the appointment
OF the above Board, who are 10 have charge Of
and to invest within the limits Of this Agency.
the ent're rssrCs arising from Policies insured in
this Disirict-thus checking the constant drain
OF money from our almost impoverished country
The members Of this Board, after careful ex-
animation Of All the features Of this Company.
ieei no hesitation 30 heartily recommending u 10
their friends as sgfs, and in all respects. a
W. II. MCDOWELL,
AGENT FOR HAMPsHIRE County,.
Nov -, l872.-Iy.
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NOISTE1 RIVER
Wooden -FdCLOrY.

THE undersigned having purchased The Fac
4 tory Property formerly owned BY william
iammack, are now fully prepared 10 manufac-
ture all grades Of WOOL into GOODS, viz.
ca liners, TCecds, SauiHefs, FHlied Lin.
eggs, BloHkefs, FLannels, LtRsey fer
Dresses, Stocking Kar7y, &C.,
and have always on hand such above named
goods 70 exchange for Wool, and TO sell for the
cash on reasonable terms.
We will manufacture Wool on the halves. into
such goods - desired Also
Carding, Pulling and Dyeing
done with neatness and despatch. As We bav
been engaged in this business for a nyrnbe- y
years We are confident Of giving general salts
Iacnon; We confidently appeal 70 a generou
public Tor liberal share Of patronage
&C. WOOL received in exchange Tor COOoc
a. me market price, or the Cash paid for n n
desired. !" -
CHAS. w BOWMAN.
+. a. BOWMAN.
iamp. CO., Feb 10, IsTI-iv
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South Branch Intelligencer.
william Harper, Edit or.
Office, Corner Nam anil Graoel Lane SIS,
RoNSEY, WEST VIRGINIA.
T = II NJ S (:

THREE DOLLARS per annum-or TWO
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