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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-03-23
The Pendleton Case Boiled Down.
Washington Correspondent of the Chicago Inter


Washington Correspondent of the Chicago Inter
Ocean.
Pendleton, at once, when he found
that Mr.. and Mrs. Marsh were out
of the way became very anxious to
be heard, and came here to testify be-
fore the committee. He testified
that he was President of the Ken
lucky Central Railroad, aud was ad-
minlstrator of his brother-in laws
estate, which owned over three. fifths
of the road. He always regarded
this as good claim, and he, as
President of the road, to secure its
payment-as if his position as Presi-
dent did not authorize him TO trans
act its business promising to pay
himself one half of the money OBJ
tanned from the government for his
services. After three days labor he
got the bill allowed and received
$146,0 and some cents OF this he
took $4,000 for his services and
expenses, leaving $4,000 for the
company of this he took three-fifths,
or $4,000 as his share as administra-
tor of his brother-in laws estate.
leaving $4,000 for the company.
From this he paid man named
Ransom, an officer of the road. who
had spent much time in trying to get
the claim allowed, $4,000 for his
services in the past, leaving S12,5oO
for the road. From this he paid his
salary as President of the railroad
company, $4,000, leaving the princely
sum of $4,000 to be divided among
the stockholders Of the railroad as
their share OF the claim. Was ever A
more ridiculous statement uttered by
a rational being !? Which is the
greater scoundrel man who will re.
ceive money for making an appoint
ment to office, or man who will
swindle a railroad company of which
he is an officer in this manner. Very
few people believe Pendletons story.
Some suggest that he had the alter
native of proving himself scoundrel
Or a hog, and he preferred to con-
vince the public that he was a hog.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-03-23
To the Centennial Exposii ion.

The Chicago and North Western
Railway will, on and after May lst,
1876, and until October 31st, 1876,
have on sale in all of its coupon ticket
offices, Including its two ticket
offices at Omaha), round trip excur>
sion tickets to Philadelphia and New
York and return for Centennial
Visitors. These tickets, for the
round trip, will be sold at one and
one-half of the usual rate for a trip
one way. They will be of two
classes, but will be sold at the same
rates. One class of tickets will be
good, East of Chicago, goirg and
returning by the same route, and the
other class will be good, East of
Chicago, going by enc route and
returning by another, thus offering
TO the purchasers a choice of rontes
and chances TO see various parts of
the country.
Neither cars nor trains will be
chartered for excursion parties going
to the Centennial by this or any
other road, nor will rates be less per
person for parties large or small.
Every person going will have to pay
the same rate as is paid by bis neigh
bor. No other road will be permit
ted TO sell round trip tickets for the
Centennial at any less rate than is
quoted above. Reduced rate tickets
reading only to the Exposition will
not be sold, and the rates made are
all for the full round "trip. All Agents
of the Chicago and North Western
Railway viii, in due time, be fully
advised as to rates from their stations
for these Centennial Tick is, and
will, after April 1st, 1876, be glad to
answer all enquiries in regard to
fham
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-03-23
New Hampshire. Republican.


The first conflict of the Centennial
year has resulted in a Republican
success. New Hampshire held its
State election on Tuesday of last
week There were three tickets in
the fell, and very excited and a
thorough canvass OF the State was
had. The Republican candidate for
Governor--P. G. Cheney-was elect
ed over Marcy, democrat, aud Ksn-
dali, prohibition, by a majority of
over 5000. The lie 5islature is also
largely republican. Two years ago
the democrats carried the State by
1900 majority, defeating Cheney for
Governor. Last year the Republican
majority was only 172 Many have
feared that the B,lknap exposure
would affect cor side rably the Rapub-
lean vote, and especially that the
damaging disclosures were made the
lever by which the democracy hoped
to be raised TO power Bat those
who, instead Of working with pat
riolic purpose TO elicit the whole
truth and get at the bottom facts of
a painful scandal upon the American
name, have let all the evidence escape
and thought only Of how they might
best turn a great National disgrace
into party advantage, are now per-
mitted TO witness the total rout Of
their forces in the frat conflict of the
Centennial year. AS pointed, ex-
PLANTATION of this phenomenon we
quote the following from the Chicago
Post and Mail.
The sweeping Republican vic
tory, in the Old Granite State, is
singing rebuke upon that kind OF
Democratic investigation which pro-
poses exposure of corruption only so
far 1t may have a partisan political
effect, and stops short when the
chasm widens and swift condemna-
ton threatens in unexpected direc-
tons. This fact gives TO the New
Hampshire election an Importance
not usually attaching TO II. They
demand that when fraud Is discovered
the guilty parties shall not escape
Just retribution, and the voice of the
people must be heard and needed.
The vote in New Hampshire is so
close that shade even OF change in
political sentiment wilt alter the
result of an election. The shade OF
change came, to be sure, but it fav-
ored the Republicans Were this
result an evidence of mere apathy to
such disgraces as the Belknap affair,
it would be a proper occasion for
general woe. 1t would indicate that
the people, grown familiar with the
face Of public corruption, had become
fascinated, instead of Disguised, by it.
But the truth is, that, following like
Nemesis on the heels OF the Belk-
nap exposure, there comes tho PEN
dleton Democratic companion piece.
And the people Of New Hampshire
said of the Belknap business II
this thing is done in the green tree,
what shall be done in the dry Ii
the Republican party has such cor
rnnt men in IT. what untold dangers
Turk in the opposing party, whose
sgentlemen" and opostes are bride
takers and general corruptionists
90 Now Hampshire voted right; not
that she loves corruption "a in TIE
Republican party more, but that she
loves it 10 the robel party less. A
good tree may have rotten branches
but tree rotten at the root can have
no s0and branches This is the yer,
dict Of the voters Of the Granite
State.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-03-23
Lead for the Centennial.

The State Board of Centennial
Managers have received a single
specimen of very pure lead ore, from
Messrs. r. S. and (. j. Jacobs of
Iowa county, that weighs 1927
pounds. These gentlemen have sent
it forward that it may 60 to Philadel-
phia with the other articles designed
for an exhibition of our State re-
sources at the Centennial. This piece
of ore was raised on Saturday, the
26th of February, 1875, from the
mine of r. S. Sc n. ]. Jacobs, one
and a halt miles west of the village of
Linden. The average depth of the
mine from which this specimen was
taken, is seventeen feet. The forma-
ton is what is called fiat opening,
having four veins or ore, which form
in a horizontal sheet against cap
rock. The veins vary from three TO
six feet in width, and from four to
sixteen feet in thickness. The width
of the range, as far as has been
proved, is thirty feet, and has been
worked one hundred feet in length.
The mine was discovered about the
middle of March, 1875, since which
time it has yielded 10000 pounds of
mineral with two hands working it
about four months. The mine ranges
east and west, and is what is termed |
an east and west fiat opening.-Sate |
Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-03-23
SHERIFFS SALE-PALMEn.

tat Of Wisconsin, County Of Grant-ss In Circuit
Court for Grant County. Mercy Becken, plaintiG
against Charles G. Palmer, defendant
BY yir tue of an execution ssued out Of and under
the seal Of the Circu il Court of Grant County. and
State Of Wisconsin, upon dgment rendered there
in, the 4th day Of March, A. d. 1876 in favor Of
Mercy Becken the above named plaintiff, and against
Charles c. Palmer, the above named defendant, to
directed and delivered and for want Of sufficient
personal property to satisfy the same, and by direc
ton Of the plaintiff attorney, have, this 18th day
March, 1876 levied upon all the right tito and inter
est which the said Charles c. Palmer had the l4th
day Of March, A. D. 1876 has since acquired the
following described real estate wit: the halt
OF the northeast quarter of section twelve fl2},
also the southeast quarter Of the northwest quarter
of section twelve fl2l all in town five 81, siy
(6) west situated in rant County and state Of VIE
consin; which shall offer for sale and sell to the
highest bidder for cash at the front door Of the court
house, in the village of LaBctster, Or mt County:
Wisconsin, Saturday, the 9th day Of May, 1875, at
one O'Clock in the afternoon Of said day.
Dated at the Sheriff Office in the village Of Ian
caster. Grant County, Wis, this 18th day Of March
1876 j. Il mccoy
o b THOMAS, Sheriff GrantCo.
plaintiffs Attorney. Eve
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-03-23

MILWAUKEE has been in fever of
excitement over the presence there
OF female disciple of D. P Schenck.
A fascinating young woman, whose
skill at the demorslizing game of
"iraw" was only equaled by her
charms. recently put in an appear
ance in sporting circles in the Cream
city, aud stayed just long enough to
wiz about $500 from the young
bIoods.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-03-23

Tue Madison Democrat says: "The
printers of the State are under lasting
obligation to Hon. Edward Keogh, Of
Milwaukee, for defeating the bills to
repeal the law exempting printing
materials from execution TO the
amount of 81, 800. The law is simply
an act of justice to most intelligent
and industrious class OF laborers."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-03-23
ESTATE-PARKgR.

Etate of Wisconsin. Grant county-ss Probate offce
Lancaster, March goth, A d. 1876. In the matter
the proof and probate the last will and
Of Calvin Parker, deceased late Of the county
Of Grant.
Whereas, an instrument in writing, pIrporting to
be the last will and testament OF Calvin Parker.
deceased late Of the county Of Grant, has been filed
in this Office; and whereas, application has been
made by Joseph G. Parker, praying that the be
proven and admitted to probate, according TO the
laws Of this state.
Therefore, ii is ordered that said application be
heard before me at the Probate Office, 10 the Village
OF Lancaster, in said County Monday 18th day OF
April A. d. 1876. at o'clock p. IN
And it is further ordered that notice shall b8
given to all persons interested in said will OF the
time and lace Of said hearing. by publication in thu
Grant County Herald newspaper printed in sac3
county, for three successive weeks, eacA week.
prior to the time Of such hesrDg.
BY the Court
2w3 WIZ. NcGoNIGAL, County ~ szs
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-03-23
FROM THE BLACK HILLS.
Reliable and Discouraging Report.

The following letter was written
by well known gentleman of st.
Paul, to friend of his who was con-
templating trip to the Black Hills:
CUSTER CRY, BLACK HILLS, d. IT,
February 20, 1876.
FRIEND D: | have been here
some days. Thus far, an very un-
favorably impressed with the Black
Hills. This gulch has been represent
ed as being the best paying in the
Hills, and no gold is being taken out.
This morning start for the extreme
northern part of the Hills, and if do
not find any better prospects there,
then IsLall return to Colorado, which
think is a great deal better country
than the Black Hills.
Disappointed miners are returning
home evoIy day, but the stampede
to the Hills continues, there being
sbont 2. 900 men now in this region.
Custer City is live town of about
400 inhabitants, has dance hall
about to be opened, gambling houses
whisky shops aud great many des~
peradoes aud hard casea
Go StoD about coming this way.
The Indians are bound to make
trouble. They have stolen 98horses
since | came here. | have not slept
10 house or cabin since February
7, and have had tough time. Coal
oil butter, and the same grade of
bacon are good grub in this country.
the distance from Cheyenne to
the Black Hills is the longest 300
miles | ever travelled. Our party
consisted of teams and 20 men.
We were so well organized that the
Indians did not trouble US. Our par
ty were all miners and pioneers ex-
cept myself. : :
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-03-23

Bur ONE SENTIMENT. The attempt
TO saddle Belknap's crime upon the
Republican party is as senseless as
the attempt to saddle the crime of a
defaulting employee on the man be
has robbed, and whose confidence he
has abused. Ifthe Republican party
should justify the wrong done, or
attempt to shield the fallen Secretary
from the punishment he deserves,
then his crime would in a measure
become the crime of the party. Bat
neither will be dole. Throughout
the country Republicans are united
10 dcnouncing the transgresssion,
end the loud demands for justice
which come from ali quarters show
that the honor of the party AID the
purity Gifts intentions are as assured
as ever.
Democracy has soreeded its official
criminals. hut the ii-publican party,
never Washington Republic.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-03-23

ANOTHER sensation JIG announced
as about to astOund the Democratic
party be the unearthing of startling
evidences Of corruption on the part
Of three Democrats Of national repu-
tation, and perhaps of others. The
exposure is promised as soon as the
evidence has been completed, and
will cause more astOnishment than
the Bslknap corruption.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-03-23

gems. Sherman, Sheridan, Ham
cock and Ord favor the transfer of
the Indian Bureau to the War
Department. They think it would
save the government at least SO, $780,
600 year. In every view of the
case-consilerations respecting alike
the good of the Indians and the dis
cipline aud efficiency of the army
tho argument is in favor of the
change.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-03-23

The bill to equalize bounties for
service 10 the late civil war on the
basis ofeight dollars month, deduct
ing all local bounties, will again come
before Congress, the House Commit
tie having agreed 10 report it. The
bill. substantially in the form now
agreed on, was passed by both houses
at the last session, but failed in the
last hours on some unimportaut
RmendmentS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-03-23
ESTATE-WApF.

In Probate Grant County Court. Ii the matter Of
the Estate Of Jacob D. Wade deceased
Davis Administrator Of tbs estate Of jacob Wade
deceased, representing among other things that be
has uly aim nstsred said estate, and pra ing that
a time and place be fixed for examining and allow
iue his accOhnt Of his administration
1t is ordered THAI said account be examined by
the Judge Of this Court IoBaaY. the 18th day Of
April. 1875 next ensuing at O'Clock ia tho
afternoon at the Probate office at lancaster, in said
countf.
And ii Is further or Tered That notice thereof be
given to 4 persons interested, by publishing copy
al this order for three ive weeks 20 said
day Of hearisg, 10 tn, Gfaut Comfy Hersll week
iy newspaper prnted and Published at Lancaster, ia
said coanty.
Dated AT Lane lster, the 10th dag OF March A D.
1876. BY tho Court,
2w3 WM. McG0NI3AL County Judge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-03-23

RAILROAD ACCIDENT. On Friday
evening last, as the regular train was
proceeding from Calamine TO Mineral
Point, the engine and tender were
preoipitated into gulch or water
course at the Ansley farm, by the
culvort having been washed out, and
leaving tn track so insecure that
when the weight of the engine came
upon it it gave way. The gulch is
some eight feet deep and twelve feet
wide or more ThePengineer, Mr.. j e.
Opie, was so seriously injured that for
a time his recovery was despaired Of
but we rejoice to hear that hopes are
now entertained that his hurt will
not prove fatal. The fireman and
another train man, who were on the
engine when she went down, escaped
without injury, except a thorough
wetting.
The train was proceeding very
slowly at the time OF the accident
otherwise the wreck would have been
more general, and many of the pas
sengers would probably have been
killed. The engine was not got out
until yesterday, and is badly dam
aged. Mineral PIT Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-03-23
LAwLER's Pc oNrooN.-The Com

LAwLER's PeoNTooN.-The Courier
says, of the pontoon bridge at Prai-
RE du Chen, that it has stood the
severest tests, this year that it has
ever been subjected to, Thousands
of acres of ice had sorged above the
bridge and the strain must have
been heavy. The cars have been
transferred carefully, 80 that the
yard here is kept clear. Still, we
notice that great caution is practiced
so as to avoid the dan age that has
attended so many railroad bridges
lately,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-03-23
REPUBLICAN USlCIAL TICKET.
Far Judge Of the Fifth Judicial District,
VIM. E. CARTER.
JUDICIAL ELECTION NOTICE.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GINEN, That at
tie judicial election to be held in the sever al
towns wards and election precincts III the
State of Wisconsin, on the first Tuesday,
being the fourth day of April next, the follow
ing officers are to be elected.
4 Judge of the Circuit Court of the Fifth
Judicial Circuit, comprising the counties OF
Grant. Iowa, La Fayette, Richland and
Crawford, in place of ]. T. Mills, whose term
of Office will expire on the first Monday in
January, 1871
In Witness Whereof, / have hereunto
set nv hand, and affixed the Great
rL.s1 Seal Of the State of Wisconsin, at the
Capitol, in Madison, this twenty
sixth day of February, 1876
PETER DOYLE,
Secretary of State.
Sheriff Office Grant Co. Wis.
Lancaster, March T., 1876.
TO the Electors Of Grant County.
In pursuance of the laws of the State of Wis
co:!sin and of the above order TO me directed
bv the Secretary of State a Judicial Election
will be held in the several cities, towns and
election precincts of Grant county on TUES
DAY, APRIL Arm, 1876. Also III pursuance
Of the laws of the State of Wisconsin there will
be held at the same time and places an An
nual Town Meeting and Election of Town OFF,
GERS for the ensuing year. The polls OF the
election to open at 9 o'clock A. NJ, and close
at shutdown on that day. J. B MCCOY,
Sheriff Grant Co. Wis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-03-23

The school question is logically
c1mpassed by the declaration-that
the public schools are and must be
sustained by the State to maintain
and o"vU tho 5sute. II any church
wishes to maintain schools for it's own
benefit the right is not denied, but
its commandments owe duties as cili-
zens, and the maintenance Of public
schools is one of them.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-03-23

The enactment of bill passed the
House Of Rspresen tatives, permitting
proof of residence and cultivation on
homes.eads to be made in any court
of record in the county or State,
instead of requiring settlers to take
their witnesses, as at present. to the
land Office, perhaps hundred miles
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-03-23
The Circuit Judgeship.

The Mineral Point Tribute very
aptly remarks
1t is now apparent that Mr.. Strong
will be Mr.. Carter's only competitor
the Democratic managers having,
with manifest reluctance, been forced
to abandon their scheme of getting
out another candidate whom they
think would be less Objectionable,
and more likely to secure success at
the polls. Were it our disposition
to do so, it would not be necessary
for MS to state reasons why the peo-
pie of the circuit should refuse to
make Mr.. Strong Judge, as every
Democratic paper in the circuit has
already discussed Mr.. Strong, and
most of them more unfavorable than
even we deemed justifiable but now,
force him from the track, they will
fall into line and support him. We
wish them good apetites to partake
of their repast of "crow." In re-
Spouse to whatever arguments these
non pdrtlzan crow-eaters may ad-
vance, it need only be asked In
what is the Mr.. Strong of to day su-
perior to Mr.. Strong of month ago,
when some thought it probable that
another Democrat would be in the
field ? 1t has been our desire to
avoid saying anything derogatory of
Mr.. Strong, but Judging from the
tone of the last weeks issue of our
neighbor across the way, the Demo
Gratis intend pursuing a different
course towards Mr.. Carter, and We
may be forced to even reproduce
some of their own objections to Mr..
Strong, which are more forcible than
anything possible to urge against Mr..
Garter
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-03-23

A LAW was passed in Iowa that
Instead of running their traffic with
any appearance of concealment here
after, saloon keepers are required to
open vile their doors, unbar and I'M
screen their windows, and conduct
business openly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-03-23
ESTATE -LAw1Ess.

State of Wisconsin, County Of Grant-ss Probate
o lice. Lancaster March -, A. D. 1876, In the
matter Of the Proof and Probate of the Last viii
and Testament OF John LawleGs SEN, deceas ed ,
late Of the County of Grant.
whereas, an instrument in writing purporting to
be the last will and Testament of John Lawless Sen
deceased late Of the County of Grant has be en- filed
IN this ofhce; and Whereas application has been made
by John Lawless, Jr.. praying that the same be
proven and admitted to Probate according to the laws
OF this state.
Therefore, is ordered that said application be heard
before me at the Probate Office in tho village of Ian
caster in said County, Tuesday, the 18th day of
April, A. d. 1876, at one o'clock y N.
And ii il further ordered that notice shall be Civ
en- 10 all persons interested in said will the time
and place of said hearing by publication in the Grant
County Heralda Newspaper printed in said county
for three successive weeks on each week. prior to
the time of such hearing. BY the Court
2w3 WIN. Mc9ONIGA AL, County Judge
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-03-23

- A great many foreign counts
havevisited Chicago, aUdthe Chicago
Journal has met them, and its opinion
is given in two lines and half, viz
"MaBy q man who would fail as car
conductor could take hold and make
first class foreign count"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-03-23
Notice of Dissolution.

The firm of L. D Holford & Co.. engaged in
camille business in the village Of Bloomington Wis
is dissolved BY mutual consent. The business will
be continued by L D. Holford, who assumes all the
liabilities OF the firm, and to whom all accounts
must be paid. l.. d. H0LFORD co.
bloomington March s. 1876. Eva
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-03-23

hereby notify all persons having book ac-
count with late firm of Young & Young, of
Glen Haven, Wis, that immediate settlement
with the undersigned will save costs.
JOHN RYAN, Administrator of the Estate
of A. D. Young, deceased.
Dated Glen Haven. March 2. 1876.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-03-23
Flax! Flax

Attention farmers
We are now prepared TO loan farmers pure
Flax Seed for sowing. We have taken par
ticular pains with our seed this year in
screening and any farmer who gets his seed
of US, gets nothing bot pure.
G. HAWLEY s son.