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The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1878-06-27
0ur Climbing List.

BLANK NOTICES for
Commissioners of Highways, at
the STAR office,
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1878-06-27
l.has X Radcliffe

Chas. X. Radcliffe,
Notary Public. WIN attend promptly to all
business entrusted to his care. Address,
baldwin, Mich.
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Lee 3. Cobb,

County surveyor, Lake county,
Michigan. Will attend promptly to
oil business In his line. Charges rea-
ssnabls. Address, Nirvana, Lake Co.,
Mich.
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o. p WHITE. SD. HAI1Hr
White & Haight,
Attorneys at Ldrc,
S-N Ludington, Mich.
The's Nmurthwaite,

Attorney at Law and Solicitor I'm
Chancery. Real Estate and Insurance
: Agent. Office In Court House building,
baldwin, Mich.
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Dentist, Reed City. Twenty-four
years practice. Office, over the jewell
ry store formerly ewncd by Hubbard.
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A. w. Jenkins, II. D.,
Homeopathic Physician & Surgeon.
On1ce aud residence on Sl0ss0n Avenue,
Reed City, Mich 3-5
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10

required on the resolutions reported by
the committee, as follows:
Resolved, That the position of door
keeper of the house of representative
be and the same is hereby declared va
cant; and further,
RESOLVED, That until the appointment
of a new door-keeper, the duties be and
are hereby devolved on the sergeant
alarms
Mr.. Conger demanded divi-
sion Of the question. The vote
was therefore taken on the
first resolution and it was adopted, yeas,
1870; hays, 80. The next vote on the
second resolution devolving tenn porarily
the duties of door-keeper on the SER
geant-at-arms, was adopted, yeas, 1872;
nays, 115. Immediately on the announce
ment of the vote Hale rose to move
the house proceed to the election OF
door-keeper. Mr.. Eden moved the
house adjourn. Agreed to, yeas, 100;
nays, 113. The house accordingly
adjourned.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10

Bulgaria be cut off from the .Egean
Sea.
1hard-That these matters be settled
between Austria and Turkey directly,
without Russia's assistance.
ROUMANIA's POSITION.
1t IS understood that Rcumania will
cooperate with Austria for the purpose
OF obtaining the latter's assistance in
the matter of the retrocession of Bessa-
rabia. Nothing is certain as to the
prospects of war Or peace, and any day
might produce such a radical change in
the situation as to Overturn all previ-
ously arranged negotiations and agree
ments. The intensity of the warlike
spirit has slightly diminished here, but
reports from India show an alarming
state of agitation there, which
may hasten EngIand's desire for war.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10
j. MADISON WELLS.
He Goes for the Newspapers.

A Philadelphia special of the 9Th says
J. Madison Wells, President of the
Louisiana Returning Board, writes to
the Times Of this city, giving notice of
his intention to bring suit for defama-
ton against it on the ground that it has
charged him with defalcation end re-
ceiving stolen mules. His note reads:
New ORLEANS, March 20, 1S7S.-To
the Editor of the Philadelphia Times News-
paper, Philadelphia, Pa.:: Before insti-
tuting suit against you for defamation,
I send my reply to your scurrilous arti-
Gle, as it fully fits your case.
j. MADISON WELLS.
Accompanying this letter is the fol.
lowing card
New ORLEANS, Feb. 81, 1S78.-To the
PubHc:-The reports going the rounds
Of the newspapers Of my being de-
faulter, and all accomplice in disre-
putable mob transaction, comes from
the fruitful imagination of the brains of
the progeny of a harlot, and it would
seem that those engaged in their repro
duction are but worthy scions matured
in similar bed of infamy.
J. MADISON WELLS.
The publication to which Wells re-
ferred was satirical editorial in de-
Tense of the theory that Wells Is insane.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10
The Pacific Railways.

There are no less than four important
Pacific railway measures before con-
gress; two at least are of national I'M
portance, and should be understood by
every citizen of the United States. The
first in importance is that of securing
the government against loss in conse-
quence of government bonds issued in
aid of the construction of the Union
and Central Pacific roads and branches.
The senate at present has this measure
before it, and to give a clear understand
ing of the subject the following table
will be of interest in showing the extent
of this debt. By acts of congress OF
1862 and 1864, the government issued
its bonds bearing 6 per cent. interest
and payable in 80 years from date, to
the amount of s64, 623 1890 divided
as follows:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10
+" Shine EN- Up."

The bootblacking trade is destined to
be overcrowded. The exchanges are
publishing charming sketch of a Yale
graduate who opened a law-oftice in
New York, and then, rather than starve
while waiting for clients, opened business
as a bootblack under the sidewalk at
the entrance of downtown restaurant.
His earnings soon ran up to Sc day,
and he had to hire an assistant. While
he was at work he disguised himself so
that his best friend could not recognize
him, but out of business hours the boot
black was an elegant gentleman, living
in a stylish clearinghouse on Twenty
first street. That he fell in love with a
beautiful being. that he had jealous
rival, who finally discovered the vulgar
occupation and informed the venerable
papa thatthe young lady was keeping
company with booblack, goes without
saying. But the denoument is very
touching. "Llllie" yelled the old
gentleman, red in the face, come here.
You may take John as soon as you
please. He has set about earning a
living honestly, and has succeeded. He
will get on" The bootblack has resigned
the brush and resumed the practice of
law, and he has gathered his Lille to
his bosom. Go, young lawyer, and
starve no more. Who says, Here;
come, shine 'em up?
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10

AS security for these bonds, and the
interest due and to become due, the
government holds only second mort
gage upon the roads, the first mortgage
being about as large as that of the gov
eminent. The bill before congress
known as the judiciary committee bill,
or Thurman bill, provides for sinking
fund of % per cent. of the net earnings
of the roads to be applied to the pay
ment of the government loan. This
fund would be sufficient to pay the gov
eminent Indebtedness; but, Of course.
this measure is not satisfactory to the
railway companies; and to defeat it they
have bill also before the senate known
as the railroad committee bill, or the
Mathews bill, which seems SO have no
other purpose than that of delaying the
payment of this Indebtedness.
The next most important bill on the
subject of the Pacific railways is the
Texas Pacific bill, or the Scott subsidy
bill. This bill provides for further
loan of the governments credit of some
$4,000, 900, secured Y a first mortgage
on the road. The third bill is that to
extend the time for the completion OF
the Northern Pacific road. AS this bill
involves nothing except the land grant
to the road, it is not of such general III
terest. The fourth bill is the Commits
sioner bill or pro rate which has for Its
object the prevention of determinations
in the charges on the several branches
of the Union and Central Pacific roads,
and is also of a more or less local
nature
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10
REVENUE AND CUSTOMS.


A Washington special Of the 5rd inst,
says the custom receipts for March were
$1,000, 1913, which is an increase of
81 GAS, 341 over February and a decrease
of nearly 100000 as compared with
March, 1877. The internal revenue
receipts for March were $S,167 $3.50,
which is an increase of $279, 234
over the receipts from this source for
February, and a decrease of over
81, 100000 compared with March, 1877.
The total customs receipts for the nine
months just ended were $99,075. 73O.
against $99,34S,078 for the cor
responding nine months of the
last fiscal year. The internal revenue
receipts for the past nine months were
$SO,19S,3 800 against $S5, 500, 483 for the
corresponding period last year, a de-
crease OF nearly $5,500,OO0. the total
expenditures for the past nine months.
exclusive of interest on the public
debt. were $97, 910,927, against $112,-
761 ,142 for the same period last year.
Thus with loss IN receipts from Gus
toms and internal revenue of less than
Sc. 100000, has been decrease in ordin-
airy expenditures of nearly $4,000, 5000,
which gives a net balance of nearly
81 100000 in favor of the past nine
months.
THE SIOUX WAR.
Washington dispatches of April LIST
state that the total expenses of the Sioux
war were $685. $50.
REVENUE RECEIPTS.
The internal revenue receipts for
March show falling off from the cor
responding month of 1877 of over ST.,
100000. The receipts for the past eight
months show areduction of $54, 500, 900.
SILVER DOLLARS.
To the close of March one million
silver dollars had been coined. Ar
rangements are completed under which
during April the Philadelphia mint will
turn out $1,750,OO0.
MEXICO.
The Mexican recognition questions
are likely to come before both houses
of congress in the course of few days.
WILL MAKE THEM PRO RATE.
Advices from Washington of March.
31st strtes that the house committe
on Pacific railways took action
on the pro rata question. A ma
jority, s against 5 decided to report the
bill naming thaee commissioners to
adopt rules and regulations to secure
the operations of the Union Pacific and
Kansas Pacific and other branches in
accordance with acts of congress as a
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10

THE examination of the U. 5. frlgate
Wyoming. that recently started to
Paris with a cargo of exposition goods
and becoming disabled returned, shows
that it will cost $4,000 to repair the
vessel and it will not get away again for
several weeks if it goes at all.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10

THE postmaster general and num-
Der of congressman started on Wednes-
day April 3rd on an excursion to Ha-
yana over the new fast rail route be-
tween Washington and Havana. Ten
DAYS is the time for the round trip.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10

THE local elections throughout Mich
igan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin: Iowa
and Minnesota indicate unusual strength
of the greenback, or what is now called
the national party.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10
Washington.
THF RAILWAY FUNDING BILL.

THF RAILWAY FUNDING BILL.
The senate had five hours debate
on the 9Th upon the Judiciary bill for
the payment Of the debt due the govern
ment from the Pacific railways.
Stanley Matthews first occupied the
floor, and after he had replied to the
arguments of Senator Cbristiancv he
withdrew the bill reported by him from
the Committee on Railroads, SO that the
question would come squarely upon the
Thurman bill. This action is inexplic-
able. Mr.. Chaffee then introduced a
new BILL which embraces several fea-
lures Of the Thurman bill, and also
compels all railroads which have re-
ceived Government aid to pro rate with
each other on equitable terms. Mr..
Chaffee spoke at some length in favor
Of his bill, and was sharply questioned
by Thurman, who was handling him
rather roughly, when Conkling came to
the rescue When Chafee had conclu-
ded Thurman took the floor to explain
his position, and was at once interro-
gated by Blain, Hill. Eaton, and others,
making the discussion very animated
for an hour or more. Dinner-t1me ap-
preached, and the contest narrowed
down to Thurman and Hill, neither of
whom seemed disposed to permit the
other to have the last word. Finally at
6 o'clock an adjournment was carried,
the disputants continuing their consti-
tutional arguments as they left the
Capitol.
RIVERS AND HARBORs.
An associated press dispatch from
Washington Of the Sd inst, says the
committee on commerce have agreed
upon the following appropriations for
rivers and harbors on the northwestern
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10

ALL the bankers and all congress
cannot convince Secretary John oher-
man that he will not be able to resume
Jan. LIST, 1879.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10
GENERAL NEWS.

MASSACHUSETTS cotton mills are shut
ting down on account of the hard
times.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10

d SPrRITUALIsTs date the rise of their
faith from circle held by the Foxes ON
March 81, 1S48.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10

continuous line without discrimination.
The committee agreed to insert the
names of Charles Francis Adams and
Albert Finch, of Tennessee, as two of
the commissioners.
NORTHERN PACIFIC.
The senate committee on railroads
decided by a vote of six against two to
recommend the passage of Senator
MitchelPs Northern Pacific railroad bill
with amendments which do not essen
TALLY change it's principal features. The
bill extends the time for the completion
of the road to eight years.
The committee also agreed to recon-
mend the passage Of the bill appropri-
ating $4,000 for the survey of what is
known as the Austin Topotovampo Pa
cifc route for railroad from Texas
through Mexico to the Gulf Of Califor
MIA.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10

The reduction of debt for March and
since July l, 1877, includes 1858, 800
Geneva award bonds cancelled.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-02-18

tender for all debts and dues public and
private, except duties on imports, interest on
public debts, except where otherwise stipu-
lated. Rejected, yeas Is, nays As.
Mr.. Morrill, submitted All amendment pro-
viding for any amount of silver dollars
which may be Issued under this act there
shall be redeemed and cancelled BY the Sec
Rotary of the treasury All equal amount Of
United States SIS notes. Rejected without
roll call.
Mr.. Coke submitted an amendment pro-
viding that any holder of coin authorized
by this act, or Of silver bullion Of the requi-
site fineneN, may deposit the same with the
treasurer or any assistant treasurer Of the
United States in sums not less than $40, and
receive certificates therefor each correspond
ing with the denominations Of United States
notes. The coin deposited for or representing
certificates shall be retained in the treasury
for payment of the same on demand, and bull
lion ehall be coined as rapidly as engage
ments of the mint will allow.
Mr.. Chaffee submitted an amendment to
that of Mr. Coke authorizing the secretary to
receive deposits OF silver bullion in sums Of
not less than $40 and issue certificates there
for said certificate to be redeemed one year
from their date and to be receivable at par
for all dues to the United States, including
duties on imports.
Mr.. Coke accepted the amendment Of
Mr.. Chafee.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-02-18

According to the Sioux City Journal, our
newly appointed governor "is a native Of
Vermont, and graduated at M~iddlebury
College in 1889. He was a representative
from Michigan in the Thirty-fourth, Thirty
fifth and Thirty-sixth congresses, and in
1861 was appointed by President Lincoln
postmaster at Detroit. He was appointed
minister to China in 1859, but declined the
position. He headed the Michigan delega.
ton in the Cincinnati convention in 1876,
and the delegation for the first few ballots
voted for Blaine, but was the first to change
to Hayes, which was effected with consider
able flourish, dov. Howard being the epokes-
man."
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-02-18

SAFE AND SURE.

MR.. II. r. STEVENS:
In 1872 your veRetine was recommended to
and. yielding to the persuasions OF a friend,
! consented to try 1t: Al the m was suffer
ing from general debility and nervous proStra-
ton, superinduced by overwork and irregular
habits. Its wonderful strengthening and cura;
tive properties seemed to affect my de6llitated
sistent use i rapidly recovered, gaining more
than usual health and good feeling. Since then
l have not ,hesitated to give veRetine my most
and powerful agent in promoting health and re-
storing the wasted system to new life and en-
ergy. veEetine is the only medicine l use
and as long as | live l never expect to find a bet
ter. Yours truly,
W. II. CLARK.
100 Monterey Street, Allegheny, Penn.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-02-18
DAKOTA,

Dakota is the most numerously divided
territory on the map. in the imaginations Of
political hacks who are striving to make
official places for friends. A bill for a new
territory scarcely has time to cool in the
hands of a committee before another one is
manufactured and sent in for con moderation.
The Pembina bill, the only Just and sensi-
bic proposition yet made, was defeated in
committee and it is probable hat Black
Hills influence contributed largely towards
its fate. 1t is said that the house will not
consent to the erection of any more terrific
ries and the failure of Pembina Tor Huron)
bill would certainly indicate such q deter.
mination, as the measure was endorsed and
urged by all the parties interested, with the
exception of the handful of politicians
who manage affairs for and in the Black
Hills. But we cannot tell what will be
come Ct a congressional bill when once it is
started on its course, and it is therefore well
enough to keep watch against disastrous
changes in our geographical boundaries
whichAre being attempted.
The bill reported favorably upon last
Thursday, from the senate committee, fol
the creation Of the territory of Lincoln,
takes from the southwestern corner of Da.
kota an area about one hundred miles wide
east and west, and one hundred and fifty
miles long north and south, and from the
northeastern corner of Wyoming q frag-
ment about one hundred and fifty miles in
length and width. The bill originally in
ciuded a slice out of Montana, but as Mr..
Maginnis, delegate from the latter territory,
is a member Of the house committee on
territories, it was deemed advisable
not to cut into his domains. Asthe bill now
stands it would result in no particular in
justice to either the territory of Dakota or
Wyoming should it become a law. There lie
no opposition from eastern or northern Da-
kota to this measure, though Wyoming does
not seem disposed to look upon this project
with favor.
Out Of Wyoming's opposition to the terri
tory of Lincoln, as proposed, has sprung an
other measure in the shape of a bill for the
creation of the territory of Lincoln from all
that portion of Dakota west Of the Tooth
meridian. This bill was introduced last
Thursday by Senator Saunders, of Nebraska.
1t proposes to give to the territory Of Lincoln
a strip of country two hundred miles wide
east and wet and four hundred and twenty
five miles long north and south. 1t
proposes TO leave to the territory of Dakota
a strip of country one hundred and seventy.
five miles wide and four hundred and
twenty-five miles long. The Tooth meridi-
an crosses the Missouri river at Medicine
creek. Making this the boundary line
would give to Lincoln territory the larger
portion of the Missouri river and would in
c,ude In il limits. Fort Pierre, Fort Sully,
Cheyenne Agency. Standing Rock Agency,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-02-18

The commissioner of the general land
Office has rendered decisions upon what are
known as the Chicago cases. which involve
several very valuable tracts of land in and
adjoining that city. 1t was decided in most
cases that the land should revert to the orig
inal owners, or the parties who first entered
it. Sixty days will, however, be allowed in
which to appeal to the secretary of the in
terror.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-02-18

Fl. Rice, Fl. Lincoln. Bismarck, Fl Steven.
son, Fl Berthold and Fl. Buford. 1t would
leave Dakota q narrow strip long drawn out
towards the north pole, but lacking 10 east
and west dimensions. Senator Saunders
probably will not succeed In his effort to
destroy u territory, but so long as the
measure has been placed before congress II
will bear watching,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-02-18
E
THE BEST SPRING MEDICINE.
CHARLESTOwN.

II. R. STEVENS:
Dear Sir:-This is to certify that I have used
eral years, and think that for Scrofula or Cank-
erous Humors or Rheumatic affections it cannot
be eXcelled and as a blood purifier and spring
and l have used almost everything. lean cheer
fully recommend it to any one in need of such a
medicine. Yours respectfully.
MRS. 4. \. DINSMORE, 10 Russell Street.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-02-18
VEGETINE.
HER OWN WORDS.
BALTIMORE, Nd, Feb. 10, 1871,

BALTIMORE, Md, Feb. Il, 1877.
Mr.. II. Il. STEVENS:
Dear Sir Since several years I have got a
clans. but they couldn't cure me. Now I have
heard of your vegetinc from a lady who was
sick for u long time, and became all we'll from
your vegetine, and l Went and bought me one
bottle Of VeEetine ; and after ! had used one
bottle. the pains lett me, and it began to heal;
and then l bought one other bottle, and so |
take it yet. l thank God for this remedy and
yourself and wishing every sufferer may pay
attention to it. 1t is a blessing TO- health.
Mrs. G. KRABE, 63S West Baltimore Street.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-02-18

The cremation of the remains of Mrs.
Ben. Pittman was successfully accomplished
at Washington, PENNSYLVANIA, last Friday.
The bereaved husband stood at the mouth
of the furnace and expressed himself highly
satisfied at the etfectual manner in which
hie wifa roa diepaead Of The body was
reduced to ashes in eighteen minutes.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-02-18

WHAT IS NEEDED.

BOSTON,, Feb. 13, ISL.
II. R. STEVENS. ESQ:
self in a feeble Condition from general debility.
vegetine was strongly recommended to me by
a friend who had been much benefited by its
use. / procured the article, and: after using
continued its use. l feel quite confident that
there is no medicine superior to it for those com,
would cheerfuliy recommend it to those who
feel that they need something to restore them to
perfect health.
Respectfully yours.
U.L. PETTENGILL,
Firm of S. NJ. Pcttengill & Co..
No. 10 State ST., Boston.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-02-18

The president mas nominated Bayard
Taylor as minister to Germany John b.
ker, of Illinois, as minister resident at Ven
%ezuela; and VIM. q. Goodloe, of Kentucky,
minister resident at Belgium.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-02-18
INSURANCE
Statement of the Condition
OF III
United States Branch
OF II
LIVERPOOL and LONDON and GLOBE
Insurance Company,
On the al.t day Of December, 1877.

Tie name Of the company is The Liverpool 4
London & Globe Insurance Company.
1t is located In the United States, Mt q vii
liams Street, New York.
The amount Of its capital stock is DC, OOo,0 10000
The amount Of its capital stock paid up Is 81,
22S, 200 %.