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BUSINESS m THE OTHER COURTS.
SIP gMe CouRT-sPfClAL Term.
A District Court Civil Judge After HIS
Salary.

A District Court Civil Judge After His
Salary.
Before Judge Van Brunt.
Anthony Hartman vs.. The Mayor. &c.-The
plaintiff who Is . Judge OF one OF the District
Courts In this city, brings action to recover large
srrearages OF salary at $4,000 per annum. The
corporation answers that the last charter reduced
the salary to 5000 ana then raised 1t TO 600
The plaintiff demsrs to the answer and ciaims that
the charter cannot AFFECT the salary OF the plain.
TIN, VINO Is Judge. A. Oakley Hail argued In sup
port OF this theory that the Civll JUSTICES never
were component parts Of the local government OF
New YORK, and IN an act to reorganize It could not
tory OF the District Courts nom colonial times
through multiplicity Of acts: Mr.. D. J. Dean. for
claimed by plaintiff was nxed by similar local
act; that II the act or 1873 was unconstit utiona
then that OF 1871, giving the $4,000 was equally
bad. Some discussion followed upon the titles
one being to make provision" for the govern.
ment-a recent statute; the other, TO ''reorgau.
ize" the government. Decision was reserved.
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SUPERIOR cuvsT-TMAl IEsM-sART |.
suit to Recover Money Lost ON q Horse
Rao~-


Before Judge Spier.
Among the multiplicity OF races run at the fall
meeting OF 1871 on the Fleetwood track was a
trotting match In harness. best two in three mile
heats, between the sorrel gedng General Sher-
man, entered by Thomas McGuinness, gentleman
well known among horsemen, and the gray geld
ing Big Judge, entered by Dennis Luney. Michael
Mahoney made the match on behalf Of Luney and
p. j. McGuinness made it on behalf OF Thomas
McGuinness. The amount pending on the race
han was the stakeholder. In the race MIR. Medium
ness' horse won in two straight heats. and to him
superintendent OF the track, who acted as judge,
having declared General SHERMAN the winning
Oam has ssen time trying get back ae
lost $500. he having brought two or three suits to
recover the same, but being defeated each time.
t,nued the litigation, the last IN the series Of
trials thus far taking place yesterday
Under the statute Prohibiting betting at horse
races. OF course under this statute, he had only
to walk over the tracy. The defence did not deny
the betting and the alleged disposition OF the
stake by the stakeholder. They attempted to in
troduce evidence, but 1t would not be received,
horse trainer, as also the affldavits OF some
dozen others, proving that the horses run were
the ones matched and upon which the bets were
euce, the suit as stated, having been brought un-
/ der the gaming law. The testimony was pretty
Judge spler, in charging the jury said that 1t
made no difference whether there was race or
no race. The only question for them to
/ decide was whether bet was made, whether the
money was placed In the hands OF the stakeholder,
and whether the same was given up without the
! authority or direction OF the plaintin. The sub
stance OF the charge, in short was that the money
! could be recovered under the gaming act and
| under this charge a verdict for $351 was given for
| Mr.. Mahoney. On the rendition OF the verdict no.
| tce OF appeal was given. Mr.. McGuinness ex.
presses his determination to carry this case, II
necessary, to the highest courts. He does this on
principle and as . test case OF course the turf
men present expressed without reserve their in
dignation at the mode pursued IN this suit to re-
cover money lost on bets, and say that untu final
decision Is reached they do not propose to make
bets with schooboys.
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COURT m COMMON plEAs-TMAl Iesx-pMr 2.
Post.Mortem Test Of q Horse Warrantee
Before Judge p Ilalv

P0st.Mortem Test Of Horse Warrantee.
Before Judge J. P. Daly.
Some six years ago William Z. waring bought a
horse OF Theodore II. Schultz. The horse was rep.
resented as something extra as a trotter and per-
fectly sound and $3.50, was paid for him. Mr.. War
Ing says that he drove the horse only four times
and then not faster than at q four minute gait
after which he developed cough. He placed the
animal shortly after died. A post. morton examn-
alton was made, showing tubercles on the lungs.
Upon this MI Waring claimed the money he gave
for the horse, and Mr.. Schultz refusing 10 pay him,
suit was brought for the sum. AS in nearly all
horse cases there was good deal OF contradictory
testimony, and even veterinary doctors like ordi-
nary doctors, disagree. The trial ended, however,
In verdict OF $500 for the piantif with interest
from date OF purchase, which was about equivalent
10 getting his money back.
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COURT Or COMMON pLeAs-spe clAl TERM.
Police CommfSsioner Charlick's Libel
suit Against the Evening Post.
Qa6ovo IudUa R0hpaon

suit Against the Evening Post.
Before Judge Robinson.
Argument was heard yesterday in this Court on
the demurrer Of the proprietors OF the Evening
Post to the claim for libel by Police Commissioner
ChariicK This was the alleged defamation pub
lsned at the time OF Mayor Havemeyer's appoint.
ment :--"There is good reason for disappointment.
If not anxiety, when so important department OF
the municipal government az that OF its police
force falls into the hands OF such men as Messrs.
Smith, Charllck and Gardner. THESE men, however,
are put TO certain extent on their good behavior,
and have, therefore, peculiar opportunity
grace In vrtu0us company. They may think
II better worth their while to acquire a
disaoDoint. by q faithful discharge or their duty,
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CITY C0UaT-TnIAL TERM.
A Nurses Com pensati0n.
pafnro Indno AfONua

The jury in the suit brought by Mary White
against William Albert and Charles Hickman,
executors OF the estate Of Captain Richard Adams,
for services rendered the wife OF deceased as nurse
from 1857 to 1872 rendered verdict for 200 for
plaintiff. This Ia the third time this suit has been
tried The defence In each case has been tnat
Mary White had been paid in full for the services
rendered. The plaintiff claimed $7l25. on the
first trial the jury tailed to agree. In April last
when 1t was tried again, verdict for $500 was
With To- tne Ss
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Yonkvllte POLICE couaT.
A Charge OF Bigamy.
BEFORE Jukijce Wandou

Martin 0'Brten was arraigned on q charge OF
bigamy, preferred against him by Ann Lawior, his
first vile, and Elizabeth O'Brien, bis second wife
On the LIST inst Mrs o'Brien No. Q obtained war.
rant for the defendants arrest on q charge OF
assault aud bsttery subsequently, abe made tue
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CITY AND COUNTY TREASURY.

Comptroller Green reports the following disburse-
menm and receipts OF the treasury yesterday
60 pfsnyRsRHBNrs
Claims paid Cnumber Of warrants 1907. amount.
Pay rolls number OF warrants 49, amounting to 1852
Total humber Of warrants 200, amounting 10 si7less
From taxes Of 1879 and iss syxr 70, Su,7o5
From arresr, OF nts and interest," 2l0
From colicr ZION re- s.s.as,~.n,s and n{srest 5y
From market re Ma snd 1a.s ~ ''...,,,, i,&t7
From water renta ~" 'ee'' '''....,,,,. 626
From licenses, Mayors once. .............,'..' ~
From foes and fines. district courts, VI
Total. SI3e, sel
The Comptroller ON wednesday PAID tue 'emaN
pipeso men TO lat inst. t22,STt
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SUPERIOR Ccunr-speClAL Term.
Decisions.


BY Judge Sedgwick.
Clements va. Jones.-See decision with Clerk q
Special Term.
Rose ys. Combes.-0rder Of reference.
BY Justice Mcneil
Atwood Vs. Lynch.-Extra allowance granted,
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SUPREME C0uAT--cHAkBsRs.

Interesting Divorce suit and Question
As to Jwr 'sdfction OF Children.
Before Judge Barrett
Ferdinand Mayer and EleaD0ra Mayer were mar.
red in May, 1916, ut Portchester, N. Y. They have
had thirteen children, ten OF whom are living,
six being still Minors Some time since Mrs.
Mayer brought suit for limited divorce on the
ground OF alleged cruel treatment. she AYERS in
her afidavit that Mr. Mayer has repeatedly treated
her with violence. and threatened 30 murder her
and the younger children ana then commit sui
eide. She also alleges that he Is given to habits OF
drunkenness and threatens to dispose OF ms prop
apeassnts' e mn i in Germany. U Where she
maintenance for herself and Children. setting
forth that he owns a house ana lot Ia Brooklyn,
valued at $4,000, and s7oe0o employed In htho.
graphic business In this city. Mr. Mayer makes q
general denia! OF her allegations excepting as to
property, which, he says, mas been considerably
reduced through the present litigation. He de-
cares that he is anxious for peaceful separation.
and some time ago he proposed to her to sell his
propery settle ohetnirn o. IL on ner ana sne rest
are now in the ursuline Convent, in the Black
Forest, and being well educated and cared Tor.
to bring these minor children within the jurisdic-
ton OF the Court. After an extended argument
by Mr. Kaufman for the motion and Mr.. Benevilie
serving his decision.
Decisions.
BY Judge Barrett.
ton to cop,inue tnlSnction denied and TEMPORARY
starin vs.. Woizel.-Mo.ion granted, and $40
McLaury vs.. MiIIe-Motion denied, with $40
costs.
0pdyke VS.. Proritz, Rogers VS.. Justh.-Memo-
In the Matter Of De Forest.-Report confirmed
and order granted.
The People ex rel. Ferguson vs.. Green. Motion
denied.
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COURT or APPEALS CALENDAR.

ALBANY, Feb. Is, 1874
The following Is the Court OF Appeals day calen
dar for February 10, 1S74:-NOs. 10Y, Ill., 113, 49,
lbs, ll9, 120X, lot.
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CONTINUED ON NINTH PAGE.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09
lsOlsl Nn1 AlarepnsCaal

onc day last week man representa-.
himsclf rs j. K. Wood, from New York,
called ut the Merchants National Bank
IN st. Paul, showed the)ofsiccss,. letters Of
introduction from prom inc Il Gu icayoans.
anT after establishing tic impression
that he was not only agreeable, but veal
thy, Offered Tor deposit a. certified check
Oh the Merchants Saving Loan and Trust
Company ofchicago. After few min.
utes f"r'hcr talk he Lett, ssJFsg he dc.
sired I" purchase residence. Shortly he
returned, drew his check for $1,000, re-.
cetvcd the cash and again departed. The
peculiarly Of tue transaction soon excited
suspicion, and the answer to a dispatck
to Chicago, revealed the worthlcssncss of
the check Every effort was made to cap.
t"re the bold operator. but without sue.
cess. Subsequently it was asccrtaincd
that the same man under >hc same name,
but Of materially different personal ap.
pearance, Immediately after his successful
"draw" on the National, went to the Ma.
rtne, made his representations, showed
his letters, made his deposits, took . bank
book, certified on the bank records, to
the correctness Of his own signature,
wrote check for $4.SO0, took tho money
and left. occupying himself in the trans.
action not to exceed fifteen minutes.
Those two St. Paul banks have ever
since been anxious for an opportunity to
further cultivate That mans acquaintance
but thus far he has proved too reticcnt,
and all efforts to bring him out have
been unavailing.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

hc says he has paid the money back to
Van and has Il receipt for the same, $50
much for that) Again l quote, "my
books, papers, and business all turned
over to the cncmy"' We simply sny with
respect ia that, thatwc hive accOmnloda.
ted Mr.. Philips, Mr.. Flowers man, and
that Mr.. Philips accommodated It's, and
We arc much obliged to him. Mr.. Van
says. he hw discharged more men for
drunkenness than for all other causes he.
SIDES. !, Now We only ask Mr.. Van not to
crush Us because We want to cQntinc this
drinking business within the provisions
Of tho law. The next thing We wish to
notice is, that Mr. Van on inquiry found
that Powcll's zeal in the temperance
cause was too great for his (Van's) bust.
ness interest. Now VIC hold that Mr.. Van
had u light to discharge Powell If hia
zeal In any cause WINS to the disadvan'
tagc Of his business, and no enc has q
right to gain-say 1t. But VIC have mot Ia
Ken one hour out OF MIR. Vans time un
til we were summoned by the law; but al
for the charge Of being a sncsking spy
We flatly and squarly deny it. We went
to places where they advertised liquors
for sale, VIC inquired for what VIC wanted
paid for it and went away, the same as We
would at any other place where they al
vcrtise articles for sale. We claim that
we did no more than we had a right To
do. aud VIC claim farther, that the saloon
keepers had no right to refuse W when
they advertise liquor for sale.
We shall advocate temperance, go t.
church where VIC see fit, and vote a. We
please.
April, It'll 1874,
O. TT pnwHTJ
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

Mn. ED1roR.-1 wish to reply to an n.
ticle in your paper, dated March 2Sth
1874, advertising Messrs. Basset Hunting
& Cos. business, and signed by Mr.. B. J.
VanValkenburgh managing partner"
Now a. this matter only interests the
people in this immediate vicinity, and As
I have no design to advertise Bassett
Hunting 3 Co.'S. business through your
paper, shall conflne my article to the
parties concerned, VanValkenburgh, and
my son g. E. Powell. We notice first
that Mr.. Van. retained Powell for the
good reason that he was married man
and Owen aud Philips were un married,
very kind indeed; MERIT Of course being
left out Of the question entirely. "Pow.
ell made repeated egregious blunders, al
ways to our disadvantage" Now We
suppose mistakes were liable either way,
but Van says not, but that they were al-
ways ito our disadvantage" And for cx-
ample he points out one solitary act, that
Of the transaction concerning the timothy
seed, in which he claims loss Of ten dol
lars, which he says he paid out Of his
own pocket. Now let US sect Powell
asked Mr.. VanValkenburgh if he did not
think the farmer would pay tho money
back, Van said yes, and that he had writ
ten to the man about it, Powell said If the
farmer did not pay the money back that
he Powell0 would loose it. q And more
than this, We have seen the farmer and
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

q THs April number of Woods House.
hold Magazios, now upon our table
veil sustains its reputation as . first
class live publication. Whils it, con-
tents are not deep or scientific, its pa
ees are:free: ftom::trashy sensational ITO.
rie', and are full Of bright sunny read
ing that goes homo to the heart The
magazine contains ito usual number Of
illustrations, and ito general appear
ance compares favorably with the high
or priced magazines. Subscription
price one dollar a year; with chrome
YosEMIr one dol)ar aud half. Sub
scriptions may begin with any number.
Address,
WOODS HOUSEHOLD MAGAZINE,
Ncwburgh, N. Y.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09
Financial.

The Senate has at last passed bill,
fixing 400.0u0,0 900, ~ the maximum
sum Of U. s. notes, which thee Covenant
may issue. The bill also provides $780,
1000, notes, for circulation, In i'd
ditto" to the amount now allowed BY
'a"' to be issued to National banking
associations now or hereafter TO be
organized.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

FopmODS 800040DS0 A000C1oe400
That institution which Sherwood re.
ported a. in such 4 terrible condition.
badly managed and near to bankru pt'
ey,-has just stepped in with some d
it, surplus capital, and by making ,
loan to the State Agricultural Society
put It'll condition to pay its bills. and
to incur the expenses necessary in pro
viding for the next annual fair. Fo,
security the Association takes an A.
Segment of the appropriation Of tn
Legislature in aid of the Society
which will not be duo until July. De
funst Sherwood. Sound Association
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

Special Dispatch to tho St Paul press.
W1NoNA. March 28.-Gencral Su.
peritendent J H. Stewart, Of tho wi.
mona d St. Peter Railroad. has r.
signed to take effect April 1st. He
will continue TO reside here. Tho Re.
publican says With bis retirement from
tho ot'ce General Superintendent Jen-
kins and the new appointee will act a.
division superintendent. Mr.. J. Mule
kin will represent, the Northwestern
Company here as general agent, and
will have tull control Of the freight
business Of the Winona road, and full
di'eret'o" in the matter Of giving notes
etc.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09
Chief Justice,

Governor Davis has promoted As
sociate Justise ST.. r. Mcmillan to the
Office Of Chief most fitting compli
ment to = pure man and an able jurist.
No other appointment could have been
20 universally satisfactory. Geo. B.
Young, Esq,,. Of Minneapolis has re-
eeived. an appointment As Associate
Justice. We have not 4. persnal aoquain.
;tauoe with Mr.. Young, nor do We think
him generally known outside Of the legal
profession, but the Governor has made
the selection from personal knowledge
Of tho appoiatee's fitness. We have
no doubt Of tho wisdom of the choice.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

WE hear that j. &. Easton has cold
his warehouses on the line Of the 8. NJ.
&. H., to Mr.. Dye, grain dealer on
the Winora road,-and that he will
withdraw entirely from the wheat trade.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

Jno. A. Ross medical attendance On g.
E Ho6guard, prisoner confined in
Fillmore County jsil......... ...............
S. Hsrter boarding Mrs. s. 6ta&eler
and child Weeks......... ......... ...... 49,.
| Austin h Richardson goods furnished
Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Prior poor Per-
DonS......
Jesse Rose cash paid out In case Geo. ".
Andtews tossne......... ...... ......... ......::
Jesse Rose Judge Probate fees in
case Of Geo. W, AndEews....... ..........
Crsudall 4 French drawing oonplaint
Geo, W. Andrews insane ps5sen .--.
James Kennedy : wesks and servi.
ses in burial expenses &e....... :.........
V. Anderson taking care Of James
Kennedy 8 wssks.... ZEE. ......... ...... .....
Lewis Olessn taking care Of Jslia OLE
son week.. .,,,.,... ,,.,........
Geo. &. Wilbour + Son coat for poor
....s. .s.........
h. A. Barnes coronerB foes. .................
H. Turner medicine and attendance on
Mrs. Baldwin . poor person ..............
". l.. Holistsr medical attendance ON
Mrs.. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ..........
VIM. a. Pierce boarding Mr.. Bsnnitt
poor pere0n.......... ........... ...... ........
8. 4arter goods furnished and board Of
Mrs. Stately poor person. ................
State reform school clothing and Oh.
tatned Of George Boager and W. s.
Smith month Of Feb. ...,...
Mr.. butcher boaxdinf Ars. Bennett
PsuPef 10000. ......... ...............
Mrs.. .: Brown boarding Mrs. Bennett
John Chandler goods furnished Mrs.
westovsr poor Porson...... ...............
e. A: Gleason boarding Psupsr.............
A 1elgstad / Go. goods furnished Mrs.
hssnumson poor person. ......... ..........
Anderson / Clsussn goods aud CONN
1or poor person. ...... ......... ,.........
Bartlett 4 MeIntirs goods furnished
Psuper"............... . ............
Il. ". Rsmors expense On poor farm
and ono quarter sslsry......... ...........7
y. b. Smith coal furnished Mrs. Vest.
over poor person. ........ ...... ............
fsrnsld / Kimball coffin ......... ............
+. +. Mckee cash paid cut for poor
.............
3. Hertsr boarding Mrs. Stately and
child weeks aud goods furnished. ....
L. A. Phelps services in burial Of Bur-
gard Tuttle...... ................... .......
Us. Corning boarding Mrs.Bennett s
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

Co0acil Proceedings.
COUNCIL Rooms, J
Guy Of Austin, Apr. 6, "a. {
REGULAR MEErIN

REGULAR MEETING.
! Council met pursuant to adjourn
ment. There were present Presiden
D. B. Smith, Aldermen Cook, Morgan
johnson, Paden, Kaiser aud Atherton
1 The minutes Of the meeting of Marcel
'I22d, read. and after being amended &C
as to read, ''the offer of use of off;c,
from L. N. Griffith. be twenty dollar
in lieu OF tifteen," We approved
i Minutes Of meeting Of March 30th
read, and on motion approved.
The oficial Bond Of Geo. G. Martin
as constable of I'd Ward, was presented
and on motion was approved.
The bond Of city Treasurer G. W
Austin. was presented, and Oh motion
Vas accepted aud approved.
The resignation Of Alderman Besh.
81, Of Sd Na:d, was presented, and on
motion was accepted, and the Office
declared vacant.
Il, Bill Of Thos. Riley for service. A.
night-watchman, for fifteen dollars.
presented and referred to Committee on
bills.
A petition signed by large number
Of citizens, praying that the barber
shops Of this city, be closed by ordi-
nance, from Saturday night, 12 p. NJ,
until Sunday IL Pm, was presented
and placed on fle.
A communication from w. L. Pier
con, asking that his liquor license be
transferred to WIN. A. Bump, Vas laid
upon the table.
The ordinance regulating the falc of
liquors came up, and was put on it's
first reading, after which the rules
were suspended and it was read a Sec
ond time. On motion Of Alderman
Paden it was moved that said ordinance
5e adopted a. a whoic,-the amount
having been fixed at the sum of five
hundred dollars for saloons, and for
druggists the sum of ono hundred
having been ag reed upon,-the yeas
and nays be called for, it was found
there were six yeas and one nay.
Pros. D. Is. Smith, Aldermen Cook,
Morgan, Paden, Kaiser and Anterior
voting in the affirmative, aud Alder
man johnson voting in the negative.
An ordinance regulating billiard
tables, ten-pin alleys, &c., was presented
by the committee on ordinance, aud
placed on file.
On motion the Recorder was instruct
ed to post up three notices Of election
in Sd Wa1d, for the election Of two
Aldermen, vicc Bechel, resigned, and
John Durson never having qualified
On motion the Office Of constable in
1st Ward was declared vacant, and the
Recorder Instructed to call no: cleo
ton for the purpose Of electing 4 con-
stable in said Ward.
On motion the Poll-tax for the eusu.
ing year was fixed at the sum Of two
dollars, or in lieu thereof, two days
work.
On motion the City Attorney was
instructed to draft an ordinance 10 COM,
pliance with request Of petitioners in
relation to closing Of barber-shops on
Sunday.
On motion Aldermen Cook, Morgan,
and Anterior were appointed to inquire
into the matter of finding "lock-up,"
and to report at the next regular meet
ing.
Tho following bills were presented
and referred to committee on bills
Bill of James Konkle, 1870
" Ormanso Allen 200
No further business appearing, the
Council adjourned one week.
Attest, Russ b. DAVIS,
CITY RecordAr
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

Tucker johnson boarding Mrs. Larson
and two children poor persons S
months ...... c..... ......,. ....
G. ". Kenmore expenses On poor farm
and ono qurter salary......................
Christian Anderson wood for poor per-
G. H.: Allsdurf salary ~ Co. physician
II months ending Dee. lst 1e7s.........
S. p. Thornhill medical attendenoe on
Purdy Csrter, poor......... ......... 10000.
Noble i MoWhorter groceries for poor
Wentworth Hayes groceries for poor
farm 10000. ......... .....
r. A. Barnes coroners fees to >Feb'y II
1874, and medicine furnished. ...........
Bartlett d MoIntire goods furnished
......... .........
J. i. Pullman board and care Of A. L.
Camp PsuPer"............. ..... ............