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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-06-25
The Growing Crops.

INDIANAPOLIS, June 19.-The fol-
lowing is a synopsis of the crop sum.
maries published by the National Crop
Reporter: The weather in the Misss-
sippi, Missouri and Ohio valleys dur
inc the last week, has been generally
very favorable to growing grain. The
average rain which has fallen has been
one inch and fifty.nine one-hundredths,
fairly distributed over sthe country.
The returns of correspondents for the
states of Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Min
nesota, Missouri and Wisconsin, indi-
Gates a decrease in the probable yield
of hay. This year, as compared with
last average, seven and four-tenths
per cent, equal to seven ninety-six
thousands. The reports relative to
the condition of swine in the same
states indicate for June 1st an increase
since April 1st, of four and six-tenths
per cent. of average condition, and
the LIST of June eleven and half per
cent. below good average condition.
The condition of growing barley and
rye, June lst, in same states, was re-
spectiyely six and six-tenths and five
and four-tenths per cent. below a
good average,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-06-25

enough with Inv decisions to affirm
this from our own knowledge, but
learn it from members of the bar
who arc posted in this matter. That
the companies have very little pros
pect of success in their litigation be.
fore the courts and juries we have
frequently had occasion to hear, and
that our session laws and judicial
decisions brislle with hostility to
railroad corporato MS.
Let the Bloomington Changers re-
fer us to some legislation on the stat
ute books in the year 1878, before
the meeting OF the Reform legisla-
ture, which they would wish to have
repealed, or let them frankly admit
that the people and not the corpora
tions have controlled the Legislature
all the permanent legislation of the
State, including the Potter act.
The Bloomington Grange has ex-
pressed itself in favor Of the coustitu-
tionality of the Potter act, comparing
it to the fare for crossing at a ferry
or bridge or the toll of a mill. 1t
seems to ua there is very percepti-
BILE distinction. If the toll allowed
by law to miller will not pay the
expense of running the mill, he may
stop and still own his property; and
SO with ferry-the ferryman would
own his wharf and boats and real es-
tate although he might lose his ferry
right if he stopped running. If we
are in error it certainly lies right
here. We have taken the law to be
that the railroad corporations are
bound TO run their trains; that they
cannot abandon their business, tear
up their rails and sell them and their
rolling stock to some other company
without legislative consent. 80 we
say the Potter set ought to be law
only if it allows the companies such
compensation as will justify them in
running their road.
The HERALD proposes this question
for discussion in the Bloomington
Grange at their next meeting:
Is a law valid which compels corporation
or an individual to work all his life without
Just compensation therefor?
We will give full room to any ar
gumonts on tho affirmative of this
question. The Potter act, for all we
know may allow even more than the
railroads ought to charge. But that
is not the question. In case it does
not pay the running expenses of the
company is it still valid, and must the
company still run even into ruin and
bankruptcy to fulfill their duties to
the State?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-06-25

and we are of opinion that such cor
porations should entertain the hope of
a dividend at least double that of the
legal rate of annual interest. No good
tinanceer, we think, would ever be in.
duced TO invest in cooperative stock
without a hope of a greater gain than
from ordinary annual interest. The
final adjustment of this difficulty re
quires calm and well-matured deci-
sion. Whether the question be con-
sidered by the courts of justice, or by
the Legislature, it should not be hastily
passed upon, nor without complete
knowledge of all the facts in the case.
That this agitation will end for the
best interests of all, | have full faith
and confidence, and therefore do not
regret the issue made. EQUITY.
June %, 1874.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-06-25
Depression in Business on Chicago
Railroads.

Business on the railways running
into Chicago is now badly depressed.
The rare spectacle is seen of more
freight being sent out than is receiv-
ed in, or passing the city. In Iowa
and Minnesota there is scarcely any
thing left in the country to ship East,
and what little there is, the producers
do not care to forward a. present
market prices. The only particular
show of animation is in tho cattle
trade. Compared with the CORES
ponding month of 1873, tie earnings
on most of the roads show daily
falling off. No new railroads are in
process of construction, consequently
no supplies are sending out. Last
year this trade formed an important
item of business The cessation in
this respect is especially manifest on
lines intersecting the mineral regions.
Many of the rolling mills consumed
ten or twelve cars of coal daily, and
vast quantities of iron ore. Now
there is no demand whatever for iron.
Scarcely any interest is so complete
ly Frustrated. Ono year ago suffi-
Gent vessels could not be secured TO
carry away the enormous yields of
the Lake Superior district. This
season not more than one-half the
furnaces in the Mahoning and Shenan-
go Valleys are in blast, and the re-
mainder report their intention to
blow out as soon as their stock OF
ore on hand is exhausted. In fact
the iron trade is more critically stu
ated than it has been for the past
twenty years. The Peninsula Divis-
ion of the Chicago and Northwest
ern Railway, and the Marquette,
Houghton & Ontonagon Railroad,
which in busy seasons, are among the
most profitable in the country, are
now scarcely doing enough business
to pay expenses and meet their obi
cation. Last season, up to the panic,
they were taxed to their utmost ca
pacity AS yet the mine,owners
cannot see one cheering sign of i'm
provement. Some of the older mines,
which chartered vessels for series
of years, are shipping moderately,
but their shipments go upon the dock
at Cleveland to take their chances in
the market. Summer passenger
travel, however to this salubrious re-
gion gives no sign of diminution, &C
commodations and attractions having
been largely increased Chicago Iri-
bune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-06-25
Increased Pensions.

In the House on Monday of last
week, Gen. Rusk, of this State, to
whom is largely due tho success of
the efforts to increase the pensions
of disabled soldiers, presented confer
ence reports on the bill to revise the
pension laws, and the bill regulating
pensions for total satellites, and it
has been agreed to in both Houses.
The provisions of the two bills. which
take effect from and after June 4th,
are given as follows
The bill increasing pensions of
soldiers and sailors, who have been
totally disabled, provides for the
amendment of the law of last year SO
that the soldiers and sailors who have
been so permanently and totally dis
abled as to require the regular per-
sonal aid and attendance of another
person, by the loss of the sight of
both eyes, or the loss of the sight of
one eye, the sight of the other hav-
ing been previously lost, or by the
loss of both hands, or by the loss of
both feet, or by any other injury re-
sultlng in total helplessness, shall be
entitled to pension of $50 per
month, and this shall be in lieu of q
pension of S31.26 per moRth granted
to such person by said section pro-
vided, that the increased pension
shall not be granted by reason of
any of the injuries herein specified,
unless the same have resulted in
permanent total helplessness, requir-
ing the regular personal aid and at
tention of another person.
The second law amends the same
act, so that all persons who under
like circumstances, have lost either
an arm at or above the elbow, or q
leg at or above the knee, shall be
rated in the second class and shall
receive S24 a month provided, that
no artificial limbs or Communication
therefor shall be furnished to such
persons as shall be entitled to pen
sions under this act.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-06-25
The Potter Law in Milwaukee.

On the occasion of the assembling
of the editors of this state in con-
vention, at Milwaukee, on Tuesday
Of last week, Hon. John Nazro de-
liVered tho welcoming speech, in
which ho referred to various public
matters, among others, the "Potter
law" On this topic Mr.. Nazro said:
sis it not also true that the rapid
advancement in material wealth in
our own state within the past twenty
wears, has been due to the railroad
enterprises which have been carried
to q successful completion, and main
ly by capital furnished by non-resi-
dents
Under these circumstances, should
not legislative action be cautious and
conservative when framing laws
which affect the direct interests Of
enterprises based on millions of dol.
lars of capital, and not be carried
away by an ill-advised and ill-timed
movement?
Should the railroad law of last
winter, by its detailed enforcement,
succeed in crippling the railroad in
terests of this state, all other inter-
ests, agricultural, mechanical and
manufacturing, will suffer greatly,
they being closely allied and depend
ont upon the success of the great
interstate highways. Our state will
receive a blow from which it will
take years to recover.
In fact, by the unwise and most
unfortunate legislation oflast winter,
the credit of the state of Wisconsin
has suffered already beyond the cal
cuIation of its wisest citizen The
remedy is with the press of the state
of Wisconsin, the representatives of
which | now have the honor of ad-
dressing"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-06-25
Dio Lewis and Prohibltion-A Lesson
by Crusader for the Crusaders.
From the Chicacn Ionrnal.

From the Chicago journal.
Dio Lewis thinks the Ohio crusade
has lost its effects because the women
have ceased to rely on Divine aid and
seek the assistance of law and politics.
He thinks prohibitory law a mock
cry and a delusion and cites Bangor,
Me-, as a case in point. He says !:
Bangor has $4,000 inhabitants. The
Hon. Lewis Barker, one of the most
respected lawyers, and a warm.
hearted temperance man, hoping still
that prohibition will work, has done
good deal of law business for the
friends of temperance. He told me
there were 800 places where drinks
were sold in Bangor, simply because
there is patronage for 300 places.
There is not town in Ohio, and prob
ably never has been, where there is q
drinking saloon to every fifty inhabi'
tants. That, you will observe, is the
proportion in Bangor. The friends of
prohibition are circulating at this time
a statement bv a prominent citizen Of
Bangor that there is only one-tenth
part as much drinking in Bangor as
formerly. Increase the present num-
Der of drinking places by ten, and you
have 5000 in city of $1,000 people,
or one for every five persons, men,
women, and children! l am sure the
friends in Ohio are sufficiently inter-
ested in the temperance cause to send
a committee to Maine to spend week
or two investigating the workings of
the Prohibitory law, and | am sure
they would be amazed at the facts.
And yet | did not see an open drink
ing place while I was in the state.
There is no doubt that the traffic has
been driven under cover, and there is
not a shadow Of q doubt that the con-
sumption of drinks in the state of
Maine is enormous
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-06-25
The Chief Justiceship.

Governor Taylor has appointed the
Hon. E. g. Ryan Chief Justice vlce
Hon. l.. S. Dixon resigned. The
Governor again has snubbed the Lib
erals. Mr.. Ryan is the Oldest OF the
old hunkers, the hardest of the hard
shells, in comparison with whose cpl
dermis the hide of Geo. B. Smith and
Fl. l.. Palmer would be as soft as
velvet.
Mr.. Ryan's title to fame is based on
the famous document known as the
"Ryan address" He has there con-
clusively shown that inferior races in
the presence of superior races OF men
must necessarily and inevitably be re-
duced to slavery; that where the
white man bears sway the negro must
necessarily be slave and that 1t
was a law Of history that the weaker
race or individual must belong to and
be controlled by the stronger. This
is a convenient sense of justice to
make i. Synonymous with power.
Judge Ryan, besides, has great
number of personal hates and hostili-
ties and marked personal prejudices
which may make him terror to
others besides evil-doers.
Had the Governor, if he must select
from among fossils, appointed, say
VIM. p. Lynde, there would hardly
have been any opposition to the ratifi-
cation of his choice before the people.
The present appointment, if sane
toned by the Democratic party as
their nominee, will doubtless provoke
determined opposition and counter
nomination next Spring of some Re
publican in Judge Ryan's city.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-06-25

At GAINESVILLE, Wednesday
evening, Miss Lavinia Goodell was
admitted by Judge Conger to practice
law into the courts of the state. This
is the first instance in which a female
has been recognized in Wisconsin as
eligible to the profession of law. Miss
Goodell is daughter of Rev. VIM.
Goodell, the champion of abolitionism
and temperance. She possesses a
pleasing and modest address, and suf-
ficient intellectual vigor to rank among
the foremost of her profession.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-06-25
THE WISCONSIN EPIsOOPALIANS.
The Bifect of the Election OF DIR. Welles as
Bishop-The Hatchet Buried.
Especial Dispatch to The Evening Journsl.l
Mn ,uA11KEE lime lS-Ihn Gle

Especial Dispatch to The Evening Journsll
MILWAUKEE, June 18.-The cleo
ton ofRev. Edward r. Welles, d. D.,
Of Red Wing, as Bishop of this do
cese by the Episcopalian Council last
evening viii, it is generally conceded,
soon operate to heal the former pain
full divisions that threatened perma.
nent discord in the parishes of the
Wisconsin Diocese. DR.. Welles is
everywhere recognized as a man of
ability and power. He is about 46
years old, and has spent the greater
part of his clerical life in missionary
work in the West.
One Of the results of the election Of
DIR. Welles as Bishop has been to
bring Drs. DeKoven and Kemper to-
gether, and their motion to bury the
Ratchet led to a vote that was almost
entirely unanimous.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-06-25

a MHnIcAL COUNCIL. Wiscon-
SIN state Medical Society hold an in
teresting three days session at James,
vile, beginning on the 10th, and ad-
journed to meet in Madison in June.
1875. Among the able papers was
one by DR.. Whiting, of GAINESVILLE, on
Medical Education; one by DR.. Ken.
per of the Northern Hospital for the
Insane, on Insanity. The officers
elected were: President, j. I. Reeve,
of Appleton; Vice Presidents, Drs.
VIM. Fox, of Madison, and Armstrong,
of Boscobel; Secretary and Treasurer,
DR.. Theron Nichols, of Milwaukee. A
banquet Wednesday evening was
highly enjoyed, as was concert OF
the Blind Orchestra, led by Prof.
Bisehoff.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-06-25
ESTATE M RTCALF.

Administrators sale In Probate--Grant County
Court. la the matter of the estate of Mathew
Motealf deceased.
Notice is hereby given that, by virtue and In pur-
suance of an order OF license, made in said matter
the 18th day of May, 1874 by the county court Of
said county, the undersigned who is the administers
tor of the estate of said deceased will on the 18th
day of July, at two o'clock in the afternoon at the
late residence of Mathew Hetcalf deceased in the
town of Glen Haven, in said county offer for safe ut
public vendue, the following described lands to- witt
The northeast quarter of the northwest quarter and
the southeast quarter Of the northwest quarter and
the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter Of
section twenty four t24), and twenty on the
north end of fractional lot % in section ten (0)
all in town tour ~. north Of range six (6l west and
lot tive (2) in section eleven an and northwest
quarter Of northwest quarter of section one ID in
town three (3, north of range six (6) west In the
county of Grant, Wisconsin.
EDWARD KIDD,
Administrator Of Mathew Metcaf, deceased
Dated at Lancaster, June Goth, 1874. l5W4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-06-25

.WT The New York Tribune con-
fesses that the Indiana Independent
Convention was called without the au-
thority of the Changers or anybody
else. and that more absurd and i'm
practicable declaration of principles
was ever put together by any political
party.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-06-25
Signs Of the Times.

from the Albany IN. VI Journal.
Here are some events and signs of
the times which are we'll worth no.
ting.
|. General Batter can't be Govern
or of Massachusetts this year, and
probably won't try. 1t is conceded
now on all sides that he stands no
chance of success, even if he go into
the contest. The outlook is very dit
ferent from what it was a year ago,
when he made strong and well-nigh
successful struggle. Recognizing
what every else sees, it is the general
impression that he will make no
6ght-laying it to ill-health or some
other excuse. All this is due to the
decline of Butlerism in the Republi-
can party, and the development of q
fresh and stronger moral purpose.
2. The Presidents attitude on the
financial question, supported by the
best sentiment of Republicans every
where, is lifting the party up to the
highest plane of public morality and
public policy. Il infuses new hope
throughout the ranks. 1t gives new
character and tone to the organiza-
ton. 1t infuses new spirit and pride
and hope throughout the ranks. 1t
gives new character and tone to the
organization. 1t restores the old
moral neyve and inspiration. Its eff
feet in this direction is inestmable.
3. No Jobs have got through Con-
gress this session. Those that have
presented themselves have had
hard time of 1T. Several have been
killed We dc not speak now of the
fact that Congress has cut down ex-
penditures. We do not speak Of the
fact that it has enforced retrench-
ment on every side. This is excel
lent, but perhaps still better, as an
evidence of temper and tendency, is
that other fact that improper and
jobbing schemes have met with no
favor and made no Roadway. That
shows a majority which has been i'm
bued with wholesome purpose and a
high sense of responsibility.
4. There has been a searching in
vestigation, followed by stern action,
whenever a wrong has been pointed
out. The Sanborn business has been
proved. The Jayne operations have
been laid bare. The District wrongs
have been brought out from their
hiding place. There has been no
complaint of withdrawing in these
cases. The investigation has gone
Just as far as it could be pushed, and
in every instance it has been follow
ed by measures Of redress entirely
adequate to the demands. Nobody
disputes that in these matters the
majority has risen to the occasion.
Looking over these facts, isn't
there good reason for believing that
the Republican party has sufficient
moral energy to meet every fresh de-
mand and enter upon new career?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-06-25
STAMPS & EvERGREENs

you will observe that faint and forced smile rsinS
q most genial glow. ui
N.B-self appointed Express Agent for those p pc
Vate Kegs you see vanishing spectre IKE 10 lne n
ofthe Moon, and II you have no Ice BOX VIII Zee
but don't want any grumbling II the stun -
vanish and evaporate account of dry SIinTaRa
in dry climate. 3i-l2u }. Di1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-06-25
THE PROBLEM
SOLVED.
June II. 1874.

EUREKA--I HAVE FOUND 1T. Lancaster is the
centre of the Universe and unbeevers are invited
come here and survey aud find hat not only the H0t
izGn rests on this orb about the same distance all
around them, but that sirssl and blue bodies will
crowd around them In the immediate vicnty-ths
blue predominating. And Whereas IL has been satis
factorily demonstrated that support large
family with small capital, without carrying on
ne tarioss business (thCugh licensed he he By Uncle
SAM have avaIed self Of the opportnnitr rune
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-06-25
JOHN P. LEWIS

Would invite Purchasers to
the following SEASONABLE
Goods just received: Scythes
nd Smith s, CIR in Cradles,
Hay Forks and Rakes, Fork
Handles, Scythe Stones, Union
and Julian Churns, Butter
Bowls & Ladies', Butter Tubs,
Glass Fruit Jars, Glass Jell
Tumb1ers, English Dairy Salt,
Rope, 500 yds. Cheese & But.
ter Cloth, Dried and Canned
Fruits, Rice, Clipped Dried
Beef, a Large Stock of White
and Yellow Crockery, Lubri-
Gator and Machine Oil-A1l
of which will be sold at Rea.
sonable Prices.
1e1s Qp4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-06-25

Pratt, and the fidelity and abilitr
with which they have represents
the sentiments of the people of tb;s
State.
Great enthusiasm prevailed and
the utmost confidence is expressed
that tie Republicans will carry the
state at the next election.
VERMONT.
Z he convention met at Burlington
Judge Peck was nominated for Gov.
ernor. Lyman G. IIinekley for Lieu.
tenant-GoVernor, and John o Page
for Treasurer. Resolutions were
adopted affirming adhesion to the
principles If the Republican party
declaring that il alone can be relied
upon To maintain md preserve the
great results of the overthrow of the
rebellion, and that the cause of the
Union and its noble defenders ara
sacred, and ought to be kept in view
az the pole star of the future progress
of the Republic; approving the ad.
ministration of President Grant:
strongly favoring an early resump-
tioa of specie payments, and thank
ing the President for his veto of the
finance bill, aud declaring that the
tax and tariff laws ought to be fran
ed so as to aid in the promotion and
protection Of American industry.
UNIVERSITY WEDDING. The Con-
gregational Church was mod, rately
filled yesterday afternoon, By he
friends who came to witness the Join
ing in matrimony of Mr. Wu. A.
Lyman to Miss Nettie l.. Crane.
The bride was IA member of the class
of "A, and the groom of '73. At the
appointed time, $3.50 O'Clock, Mr..
Lyman, attended by Mr.. Geo. II,
Hoyes as groomsman and Miss Crane.
accompanied by three bridesmaids.
Miss Della Gilman, Miss Anna Mar
tin and Miss Mary Dwight, were os-
corted to the altar, where they were
joined in wedlock by Rev. c. IL.
Richards. Mr.. Ed e Villas played
appropriate airs Gu the organ. The
bride aud bridesmaids were elegant
ly nrrayed in white and lovely in ap-
pearance.
This happy pair are well known at
the University and in the city, and
where known are loved and respect
ed. This is the frat wedding which
has taken place in the new Congrega-
tional Church. 1t is also the first in
the graduating class of tho Universe
ty, but we hear others will soon fol
low.-JStdte Journal
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-06-25
To All Whom It May Concern.

Whereas, my wife. Della A. Bull. has left my bed
and board without just provocation ali per
sons forbidden to harbor trust her on my &C.
count, as will pay debts of her contrasting after
this date. MAGNUs KIjHL
Lancaster, June rs. i6w4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-06-25
ICE CREAM

is left again my large and increasing family comes
to relieve me. Lunch as heretofore, with the onp
variation Of getting, instead of wholesome glass o.
Beer, cup Of TRY our Tea" and Coffee
Finally, for he sake Of keeping me 10 good hu
NOR, do not ask me for Credit, for am not noted on
account OF bashfulness to net tell you most empEA
caly NO; bat If you shell out your