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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-05-04
EX-GOV. TAYLOR.
The Investigation OF His Use of
the Contingent Fund.
Some Damaging Disclosures.
Especial Dispatch to the Sentinel

L pOOitsA - utSAh ~ tiAS SNL Slhci'I
MADISON, April 27.-The investi-
eating committee met at $3.50 and ex-
Gov. Taylor resumed his testimony.
As on the day before, nothing could be
got from him but unsatisfactory or
evasive answers. such as Il can t tell
don remember" and so on. His
answers and memory were SO poor that
Mr.. Griffin finally addressed him thus
''Well, Mr.. Taylor, you can hardly
think that it is not reflection on the
intelligence of the Committee that
they should receive such testimony as
satisfactory in regard to this matter.
You ought to be able to fix time and
place for something"
This produced no effect A bill for
$500, for Superior harbor expenses,
coming up, Gov. Taylor testified that
he had not paid the money to
I. c. SLOAN
until long after he ceased to be COVER
nor, and in answer to the question from
Senator Treat, wv asn't it the prospect
Of an investigation that caused you to
pay that $500?" the Ex-Governor an
swered, sit might have BEEN"
The Governors examination closed
at 3 p. m, when the evidence was read
to him for his corrections.
Just before he signed the evidence
Senator Treat asked him if it was true
he had engaged I. G. Sloan to defend
him if the Committee found verdict
against him. He replied he had coun-
selled with him but not for this mat
ter.
Mr.. Treat Is it not true that you
paid Sloan this $500 to defend you in
case verdict should be found against
you?
Ex-Gov. Taylor: No, sir, and you
are
MEAN MAN
to ask that question.
The Irish in Nh Griffin arose, and
such cutting rebuke was seldom heard
in the Capitol building as the ex-Goy-
ernor received at his hands. Looking
Taylor in the eye, he said: "The
Committee are not satisfied about that
bill, and now l ask you, did you not
put that $500 in your pocket, intend
ing to keep it THEREOF Boiling with
rage, Mr.. Taylor answered "No."
Those who heard Mr.. Grifhn's re-
marks could but predict a verdict
against the Ex-Governor.
At 5 o'clock the Governor signed
his testimony and left the stand.
GEO. W. BIRD
was called, when bills were presented
and accounts given him for record,
The Ex-Governor gave him the amounts
only, SO he was unable to give much
testimony.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-05-04
Grand Rapids April 9th. If

The people Want Proof. -There
is no medicine prescribed by physicians,
or sold by Druggists, that carries such
evidence Of its success and superior
virtue as BosCHE's GERMAN SYRUP
for severe Coughs, Colds settled on the
Breast, Consumption, Or any disease OF
the Throat and Lungs A proof of that
fact is that any person afflicted, can
get Sample Bottle for 10 cents and
try its superior effect before buying
the regular size at 70 cents. 1t has
lately been introduced in this country
from Germany, and its snoderful cures,
are astonishing everyone that use it.
Three doses will relieve any case, Try
it. Sold by your druggist f. j
Wood
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-05-04

~J. B. Mitchell & Co. have an
experienced prescriptionest, and keep
pure drugs come and see them. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-05-04
BUSINESS NOTICES.

Fresh Lime. = Constantly on han d
at the Wisconsin Valley Depot, or at
Spaford, Cole & Co.'S Store. aprl61 St
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-05-04

1t has been adopted and can be seen in prac-
teal operation at Central Park and all other
City Parks, New York; Government Grounds
and City Parks, Washington; Boston Common,
Boston Prospect Park Brooklyn and on
almost every prominent Park throughout the
United States and Canada
At the trial held in New York City, on the
25th Of June, 1874, the NEW EXCELSIOR was
awarded the First Premium Silver Medal by
the American Institute, in competition with
all the different Lawn Mowers made in this
country.
-Four sizes for hand power; four sizes for
horse power.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-05-04

For Sale.-A second hand, 30
horse power engine, l. inch bore, -
inch stroke. This engine has been
completely overhauled and repaired "a
the Grand Rapids boundary, and is
nearly as good as new. Parties wish
ne to purchase can apply to the
Grand Rapids Foundry for particulars,
terms of payment &c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-05-04

Stop T0ur Cough. The wonder
full results and immense sale of Hale's
Cough Cordial the past season, ought
to convince the most skeptical; still
we are going to continue the same lib
eral offer that we have made heretofore,
viz: Any person suffering with cold
cough or sore throat, who will call
Robinson & Schultz Drug Store and
purchase bottle of Hale's Cough
Cordial, use one half Of it, and if they
then conclude that it is doing thQm TO
good, they can return the balance and
receive back their money. Who would
not test this medicine on such liberal
terms? No medicine ever sold in this
vicinity that produced snch wonderful
results. All we ask is that you will
try it.
nov4'75 6m.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-05-04
Blacksmith and Wagon Shop.

CENTRALIA, WIS.
The undersigned has established himself at
the old stand of Alex Bissallion, and will keep
on hand Lumber wagons, and will manufacture
PLATFORM WAGONS, BUGGIES,
&c to order.
Horse Shooting and Plough repairing done
and all work warranted. apr.l5tf
p. A PETERSON.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-05-04
STATE OF WISCONSIN.
by The Governor
A PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, The President Of the United
States has approved the following Joint Resolu-
ton Of the Senate and House Of Representa-
tiYes, to wit:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-05-04

Brass and Copper wanted at the Grand Rapid
Foundryand Machine Shop
#. JOHN RABLIN.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-10-17

PROPOSED AMENDMENT AND RE-
L vision of the Constitution Of the State OF
Nevada, passed at the seventh session of the
Legislature:
Resolved, by the Assembly, the Senate con-
curing, That the Constitution Of the State of
Nevada be amended as follows:
Amend Section one of Article TX Of the Con-
stitution OF the State of Nevada 30 as to read as
follows:
Section l. The fiscal year shall commence
on the first day of December in each year.
Passed January 10, 1875.
Resolved. by the Assembly, the Senate con.
curing. That our history az State, has taught
us the necessity of revising the Constitution:
we therefore recommend the electors, at the
next election for members of the Legislature, to
vote for or against the calling Of Convention
for the purpose of revising the Constitution Of
the State of Nevada.
Passed February Is, 1875.
hereby certify the foregoing to be true cop
les from the original enrolled Resolutions on
file in my office.
IsHAL.l witness my hand and the Great Seai
Of State, August /, 1876.
I'D. MINOR,
AuG.8m Secretary Of State
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-10-17
PROCLAMATION.

PROCLAMATION.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON
TUESDAY. THE 7TH DAY OF
NOVEMBER
Next at the different precincts, in the County
of Lincoln, an Election will be held for State
and County, District and Township Officers. and
to vote for or against an Amendment to the
State Constitution; also for or against State
Convention to Revise the Constitution Of the
State, viz:
STATE OFFICERS.
Presidential Electors,
l Member OF Congress,
l Supreme Judge.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
State Senator. Treasurer,
Assemblymen. Assessor,
Sheriff, Surveyor,
Clerk, Recorder.
District Attorney, Public Administrator,
superintendent Of Schools,
County Commissioner-Long Term.
l County ommissioner-Short Term.
PRECINCT oFFIcERs.
l Justice OF the Peace, Constable,
3 School Trustees.
Constitutional Amendment,
Constitutional Convention.
The BALLOTS to be used at said Election
shall be printed on good quality of White
Book Paper. and the size shall be four inches in
width by eight inches in length. Said Ballot
or Ticket shall be free from marks, characters
or device or thing that would enable any person
| to distinguish 1t by the back or, when folded
| from any other legal Ticket or Ballot; which
| Election shall be opened not later than oclocl
a. m. and shall continue until o'clock p. IN. oi
| the same day.
| Dated this 18th day of October, A. D. 1876.
| By order Of the Board Of County Commission
ers for Lincoln County, Nevada.
| P. B. MILLER,
! Clerk Of the Board Of County Commissioners
BY J. NJ. HANFoRD, Deputy Clerk.
ol3-te
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-10-17

TN BANKRUPTCY...D OF
Nevada. ss.-At Pioche, Nevada, the 14th
day Of August, A. D. 1876.
Tho undersigned hereby gives notice of his
appointment as Assignee Of the estate OF Prime
r. Coleman, surviving partner Of the hrm Of
Coleman Fuenzlida, bankrupt, Of Lincoln
County, State Of Nevada. within said District,
who has been adjudged bankrupt upon his
own petition by the District Court Of said Dis
trict.
MILES CULLEN,
August II, 1875. Assignee.
TVS .inia Enterprise please copy.l sul5-u
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-10-17
ASSESSMENT NOTICES, ETC.
Meadow Valley Mining Company =

meadow valley Mining Company.
Location OF principal place of business. San
Francisco, California; location of works,
Phoebe, Lincoln County. Nevada.
Notice is hereby given that at a meeting Of the
Board of Trustees of this company. held on the
twenty.ninth l29thl day of September, 1876. an
assessment mo. lsl OF seventy.fve Cents (7sc,
per share was levied upon the capital stock
OF the corporation. payable Immediately, in
United states gold coin, to the Secretary. at tho
ONCE OF the company. rooms over the once
OF the Union Insurance Company, No. 4lS Cali
fornia street, San Francisco. California.
Any stock upon which this assessment shall
remain unpaid on the sixth (6th) day Of No
v-mber, 1876, will be delinquent, and ad.
vertised for sale at public auction, and unless
payment is made before, will be sold on Nom
day, the fourth (4th) day Of December. 1876,
to pay the delinquent assessment together with
costs Of advertising and expenses Of sale. BY
order of the Board Of Trustees
T. W. COLBURN, Secretary.
Office-Rooms over the office of the Union In.
surance Company, No. 4l8 California street. San
Francisco. California. o5.td
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-10-17
NOTICE
To whom it May Concern.

5vIlcE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ANDREW
EH e. and Hugh Mullin. ovners In the T-3O
a. thirty Mine, Highland District, Lin.
,Uoonty, Nevada, that II they do not appear
t,a m W Gays from this date and pay their pro.
,'on OF the expenses incurred in developing
mine. We viii claim 8 forfeiture Of theif
~" according 70 law.
JAMES O'bRIEN,
.,, , JAMES MooREoOR.
"se' lUs. jyl4S0d
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-06-01
Education.

Correspondence Little Rock Gazette.I
 Editor Gazette: 1 have read and
 re-rcad, with increasing interest,
 an article in your daily of the
 18th inst, in relation to the of
 flee of state superintendent of
 public instruction; and 1 can but
 wish that the press and the peo-
 pie of the whole state would
 awaken to more lively interest
 in this important and vital sub ject. It is undoubtedly true that
 there is a deeper rooted, a more general apathy, concerning the educational intersts of our State,
 among the masses, than attaches
 to any other department Tn the af-
 fairs of our commonwealth. Why
 is it so? Is it not reproach to our good name? Is It not humil-
 iating to confess to people of other states who are travellers and
 visitors among us, that have so few public schools, and that the people have so little interest in them? l met an intelligent gen tleman in this city last December who was making q very thorough canvass of certain portions of our state with view of becoming citizen. He was delighted with the climate and many other things, ani wrote quite a candid and tlattering letter to his home paper in Iowa, wherein he also stated that he rode in wagons and on horseback, over the coun- try for two weeks, and did not see but one public school, and that was taught by q colored teacher and for colored pupils. Why is it that the columns of ev- cry newspaper in the state are fill ed with announcements" and "requests of friends" for scores | of men to run for office and save the dear people, while their qual ities and availability and capacity | of making the race, are thorough. | ly discussed, but hardly word | said and very little interest taken in this subject which lies at the | very foundation of intelligence | and prosperity of our state? Our educational interests arc second | only to the great primary inter est of wherewithal shall we be ! fed and clothed; and the sooner our citizens awaken to realiza tion of the fact that no ignorant 1 people can Dc a prosperous pco |
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-06-01
TILDEN.

Many of our exchanges seem disposed to sit quietly, with fold ed arms, and allow Tilden to be forced upon the party as our nom inee, by the New York bondhold- CTS, upon the hollow pretense that he, and he only, can carry that state. We can but again refer to the fact that they have had three candidates ill succession, each of whom has been shamefully de- feated. But that is not the worst of it. Bad as It is to ignore the claims of the West, it is infinitely worse to put man forward on a platform that is diametrically op- posed to their interests. We firmly believe that Tilden's nom- ination will rend the party be- yond the possibility of reconcil- iation.-Arkansas Traveller.
 It is fair to suppose that if S. J. Tilden gets the nomination at St. Louis he will get it fairly, squarely, and by a majority vote of the delegates whom the people send there for that purpose. And we do not believe that a majority of those delegates will put for ward a man who is not a good man and a sound democrat. So we see no necessity of Tilden's nomination-and we now believe that he will get the nomination. rending the party. If it is rent in twain aLd defeat follows, it will be solely on account of boiting democrats who are not willing to submit to the choice of the ma jority.
 If the West can get her man honorably and fairly we are for him, but if Tilden is nominated we want to see nc disruptionists springing up in the democratic ranks. He is accredited by those who know him best to be an hon est, earnest man and true re- farmer.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-06-01
HON. T. M. GUNTER,

Through to-day's DEMOCRAT the Hon. T. M. Gunter presents his name to the voters of the Fourth Congressional District, as a can didate for re. election to the office which he has filled with!so much credit to himself, and with such steadfast fidelity to his constitu- ency.
 Mr. Gunter is well known thro'- out his district, and wherever. he is known his name is the syao- nym of integrity, honor and true manhood. Cordial, free and frank; earnest, honorable and dignilied, and yet humble enough to recognize worth in the most humble citizen, Mir. Gunter makes friends wherever he goes and is known.
 Since he made his debut in the Congressional halls, MT. Gun ter has there, as he did at home, won hosts of friends. As an earnest assiduous worker, he has won an enviable reputation among his confreres in Congress. With the experience which he has de- rived from his first term, MT. Gunter is now better than ever fitted to make us an efficient and useful member. The laurels which he has won during his present term, will give him a prestige which will add greatly to his value as a representative in the next Congress, to which we doubt not, the voters of the fourth Congressional district will return him,
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-06-01
THE ROAD TO BOONE co.

There must be q start to all things. We have tried to get q start made in the direction of see ing what Is going to be done about the road from here to Boone county. So far no move has been made, although almost everyone is in favor of it. We now propose and recommend that the matter be delayed no longer. And to start the thing, we propose that every man who is willing to do anything toward the enterprise shall send us his name and the amount he is willing to contrib ute to De paid as the work on the road progresses. We will publish the list of names and amounts as they are sent in, and we can soon tell whether it is worth while to agitate this matter any longer.
 We have said all we can say to advocate the enterprise. We have showed the advantage that such aroad will be to both sec tions of the country. We have warned our business men that if they would build up the trade of the place and open up a traffic with the counties north of us, they must made this road.
 Everybody says they favor it, but nobody moves. Now, if you mean business send us your names and state the sum you will contribute. We must put up or shut up. Which shall we do?
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-06-01
O. I 9.
The President prociai,ns the Centennial Anniversary.

The President Proclairns the
 Centennial Anniversary.
 The following was issued to- day:
 By the President of the United
 States:
 PROCLAMATION.
 Whereas q joint resolution of the senate and of the house of representatives was duly approv- ed on the thirtieth day of March last, which resolution is as fol lows:
 "Be it resolved, by the senate and the house of representatives of the United States of America, i'll Congress assembled, that 1t be and is hereby recommend by the senate and house of representa- tives to the people of the several states that they assemble in their several counties and towns on thcI approaching centennial anniver- sary of our national independence, and that they cause to have de- livered on such day q historical sketch of said county or town from It's formation, and that aI copy of said sketch may be filed i'll print or manuscript in the clerks office of said county, and an additional copy in print or manuscript be filed in the office of the librarian of congress, to the intent that complete records mayl thus be obtained of the progress of our institutions during the first century of their existence"
 And whereas it is deemed proper that such recommendation be brought to the notice and knowledge of the people of the United States, Now, therefore, l, U. S. Grant, president of the United States, do hereby declare and make | known the same, hoping that the object of such resolution may meet the approval of the people of the United States, and that the proper steps may be taken to carry the same into effect.
 Given under my hand, at the the city of Washington, this twen- ty-iifth day of May, in the year of our Lord, 1876, and of the in dependence of the United States the one hundredth.
 U. $. GRANT.
 By the Presidents:
 HAMILTON FIsu,
 Secretary of State.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-06-01
Crop Reports.

Forrest City Times: The wheat crop in this county is said to be looking we'll, and promises a large yield.
 Ark. City Post: The crops are reported in fine condition on the hills-both cora and cotton grow ing finely.
 Helena Mail: Some of our plan tcrs, we learn, have their crops in splendid condition for the season --never better, 50 they say.
 St. Francis Co.,. From all parts of the county comes the cheerinaI intelligence that the crops arc growing finely, although needing rain.
 Monticellonian Corn and cot ton look quite well in this countyj and the prospects now are good' for a first rate yield of both crops. The oat crop is an average for thls section; but the wheat has been materially injured by rust. l
 Star of Hope The weather has been beautiful and the ground in good condition for farm work .' We rejoice te note that the. farmers generally are putting in every lick" they can, work with d vim, winch must result in success if Providence will continue to fa, yor them with seasonable weather
 Notwithstanding the severe weather of the early spring there will be quite an apple crop and some peachs. Crops are looking well and the small grain will be good and abundant. Grass also begins to grow fast enough to ox ercise the skill and muscle of the farmer to the last point.
 Bentonville Advance: Tho llession fly is doing a great deal Of damage to our wheat. We learn from Mir. Allen Woods that he found six of these little pests on one stalk. The fly that is now at work was probably de posited on the wheat last fall in the shape of a little white egg; as the weather gets warm it turns to q light brown, becoming darker until it matches; when'the gy first appears It is of light green col or, and turns darKer with age un- til it becomes n dark green; the body is diamond shaped, It is d little larger than 8 common snat, and moves more like the grass hopper than anything else.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-06-01

for a seat in the legislature pledge himself to work in the interest of our educational interests. If he will not do this, put him down as an enemy to popular education and don't allow hlm to go to the legislature. If this is done we can look for some favorable legis lation from our next general as- sembly.
 With the right kind of a man for State Superintendent, and then members of the general as sembly who will cooperate with him, there is no reason why we should not have as fine system of public schools as any state in the Union. No one will deny that we need them, so let's go to work for them.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-06-01
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Some two or three weeks ago we had an editorial article on the importance of considering well the merits and qualifications of the man who should be given the nomination for Superintend- ent of Public Instruction. We also endeavercd to impress upon the attention of our readers, and solicited the aid and cooperation of the State press in so doing, the vital importance of taking an active and lively interest in the educational facilities which are afforded by a good system of pub lie schools.
 We are glad to sec that the Little Rock Gazette copied our article at full length and added its endorsement to the sentiment expressed in our article. We are glad to know that the leading democratic paper of the State is with us in our demand for school system which will afford better school facilities to the masses.
 We are additionally glad to know that the writing of our arti- cle and the copying of it by the Gazette has been instrumental in impressing the importance of this matter upon the attention of others. As an evidence that there is always good results to follow the earnest advocacy of a good cause, we see the Gazette has a letter from a Little Rock correspondent, who takes up the quill in advocacy of the cause.
 Believing that a more wide spread intelligence is vitally es- scntial to our prosperity, and knowing that we cannot devote our space to a better cause we have reproduced to-day the Ga zettc's correspondents letter, and we ask for it a careful perusal. This correspondent says he "wishes that the press and the the people of the whole state would awaken to q more lively interest in this important and vital subject" So do we; and we again cntreat the press of the state to insist upon thls matter having the attention of our next legislature. And we insist upon the people sending men to the legislature who are thoroughly imbued with sense of the i'm portance of fostering our public school system and who are fully committed to it. Make every man in all the counties who asks