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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-03-15
FOREIGN,

LONDON, March S-12:30 P. M.-Liver-
pool wheat market opens strong; floating
cargoes turn easier; on passage 1irmer
good cargoes No. 2 spring, off coast, at 43s;
good cargoes mixed American corn, of
coast al 22s Cd; fair TO average California
wheat, just shipped, at 45s Cd nearly due
at 45s; good cargoes California wheat, oft
coast, at 45s Cd; fair to average quality No.
, Chicago spring wheat for shipment etc,
at 4oS 6d(94ls. There is continental de-
mand' Weather in England spring like.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-03-15
Reduced 10 Ashes.

The Atwater bag factory, at New York. was
burned on the 9TH inst Loss $4,000.
FIRE at Fort Fairfield, Maine, on the 7th
inst, caused loss OF $4,000 The pork
packing establishment OF 7. NJ. Sinclair d
20 at Cedar Rapids. Iowa, wss damaged 10
me amount Of $4,000 by fire Gu the IN.
Dent y Dorsy's warehouse 1T Columbus,
ONO, was burned on the night OF the 9Th
inst. L5ss 81, 900; insurance $1,000.
Inc central iron works, RrooSlyn, owned
by Howard, Carlton & Co., pprned on !hs
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-03-15
An AMlul Ed.

At Jenson's wagon works, Racine, Wis,
on the 4th inst, workman named John
Shelmark was caught in revolving shaft
and fatally injured. His legs were broken,
one of his thumbs torn completely off, all
the tendons as far as the elbow coming
with it, and the other thumb was torn so
badly that amputation vas necessary.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-03-15
Accidental ard pecuITar

While Rev. Sidney NJ. Stacy, pastor OF the
Presbyterian Church at East Lake George, n.
T., was exhibiting revolver to his wife, on
the night of the 81 inst, it was discharged,
wounding her. Thinking he had thus ac-
cidently killed his wife, he placed the re-
volver to his own head and fred. The
wounds are not thought fatal
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-03-15
Storm and Snfnwreek.

Several persons were drowned in Lake
Geneva, Switzerland, during the recent
storm. The damage in the canton Vaud
alone is 100000.
The bark Star Queen, British vessel,
bound from Nagazaki to Shanghai with
coal, was wrecked on the South Grotos on
the 10Th of January. The captain and
twenty one of the crew were drowned.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-03-15
Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE, March SCOOP. M.-Flour
Strong at $3,50@385 for common spring
extras; choice firm at $4.25@475. Wheat
Active and strong; No. hard at $1.03 No.
l regular at $l.0l; No. 2 at 94@94%c; No.
3 at S1@8lHc: No. 4 at 76H@78c; No. 2
seller seller April at 93M@94Mc; seller May 9S
@99c. Corn-Dun at Sac; new at 3215c.
Oatss-Quiet at 24Ec. Rye-Quiet at Ace
Barley-yery dull; No. at 73c; No. at
42Kc. Pork-Steady ct $3.50 for cash.
Lard-Steady at $3.50. Hogs-Not wanted
nominal at $3.6003 90.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-03-15
An ImpOrtaut Claim.

Secretary Schurz has decided the case of
Thomas Kemp versus Thomas Storr, inyoly-
ing loo acres, which embrace a considerable
portion OF the ground upon which Leadville,
Colorado, is situated. The department
holds that it is mineral land within the
meaning of the statute, and that if Storr has
complied with the mining laws he is emit
tied to patent
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-03-15
Major Reno ExOnerated.

The report of the Reno court of inquiry,
after giving the history of events immedi-
ately preceding the battle of Little Big
Horn and the part taken by Major Reno's
command in the fight says: The conduct
Of the officers throughout was excellent,
and while the subordinates in some instan-
ces did more for the safety of the command
by brilliant displays of courage than did
Major Reno, there was nothing in his con-
duct which requires animadversion from
this court" The findings of the court have
been approved by General Sherman and
Secretary McCreary,
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-03-15
Railroad Accident.

A special train of English goods from
Halifax, collided with the Quebec express
south of Athol, n. s, on the 9th. The en-
gines Of both trains and cars were badly
wrecked. The driver, Mcleod, was killed.
Conductor Cameron was fatally in ured and
several others badly hurt.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-03-15
Singular Calamity.

AT Masonville, VT, on The Sd inst. crowd
collected on the postoffice veran iah, during
adjournment of the court, when the roof
gave way, owing to an accumulation of
snow, burying several persons. Leonard
Walker was killed and customs officer
Gum fatally injured. An number of per
sons were seriously hurt
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-03-15
Horse Thieves.

A NeTs' Laredo special says: A party OF
Indians r&ided Lopita rancho, Mexico, tax
ing all the horses and wounding the herd
ers. 1t is reported they killed two shep-
herds on the 9th at Agnaverde. Citizens
and soldiers from New Laredo are pursuing
them, and American troops are guarding the
fordS
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-03-15
Dishonest Officials.

The Massachusetts, Home Missionary So
ciety has brought suit at Chicago against
VIM. J. Davis, financial agent, to recover
$4,000 for alleged negligence and question.
able practices in placing some loans in real
estate in the suburbs of Chicago.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-03-15
Famine.

A famine is raging in the most fertile sec.
ton of Bolivia, district of Cochabamba. In
different localities of the department from
eight to ten persons die daily of starvation.
In a small town 200 persons died from want
of food in twenty days.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-03-15
Badly Injured.

By falling cylinder, ten feet in length,
in the sugar works at Vincennes, Indiana,
on the 9TH instant, William Jones and vii.
liam Shoupe each had hand cut off, and
T. B. Rose was badly bruised on the head.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-03-15
Town Treasurer Robbed.

Edmund r. ingalls,, treasurer of the town
OF Gambia, N. Y, was gagged in his house
and $500 stolen from his safe, several days
since. The thieves obtained an entrance
by boring through the door, and took the
money from a bureau drawer, leaving $500
untouched under his pillow.
VIM. Robinson, town treasurer of Kos
suth, Manitowoc county, Wis, was knocked
down and robbed of 5000 by three ruffans,
on the night of the 4th inst. He was thrown
behind wood Pile and left for dead, but
soon rnonvpred
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-03-15
Published February 26, 1871


~. AN All relating to legal notices.
Inc people Of the state of Wisconsin represented i'm
senate ana assembly, do enact as follows:
HectiQn /. Any notice, advertisements statement
OF puDlcatlon, required by law or the order of auy
court, 10 pc printed and published in any newspa-
per, may be printed and published in newspa per
printed on sunday, and suCh pfintn and m bIira-
ton shall be a lawful publication and " ~ II 80
gance with the order Of the court officer order
ing 5uch publication, the same. to all intepts and
purposes, though the same had been nrntsd aIlJ
pu9lislied IN newspaper printed on a secular day:
anu any such notice, advertisements statement or
publlc3tlon That may 10y law, or the order Of any
court De required to be published any given number
OF weeks may be publ he'd any day in each WeeJ,
q 5uch term, aud II so published as MANY weeks
ana as many times IN each week az may be Teouired
bS such law or order, the shall lie as Ia 1cfnI
pnblcaton thereof, aud as full compliance with
e order OF sucl court or officer, if The same had
such week '' VI O"N'
section 2 Lhls act snail take effect and be in force
from and after its passage and pubIication ~
ApprOYed FuhrhArN . 1.Iu.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-03-15
On his first trip down the Souud. Mr.

On his first trip down the Sound, Mr..
Smiley said he slept but little, the gun
vale of the boat SO touched his feelings,
and when he looked over into the water
the taftrail-ed at him, making the whole
Journey very unpleaeant. The old gen.
tleman doesn't want any more sea-r0lls;
they don't set well on his stomach, and
every time the boat pitched he thought
he should heaye, too.-Neag Hdeen
Register.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-03-15
x eserVOfr Rnrss

A Los Angeles dispatch says the reservoir
with hundred millions gallons Of water
broke on the 9th instant. In the city,
however, the damage was confined to
flooding streets and cellars.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-03-15
Published February 25. IS7p +
on pTEp
AN ACT relating to the operations Of the Init

AN All relating to the operations of the Ipitas
M States coast survey.
Inc people Of the state Of Wisconsin represe ted in
senate ana assembly, do enact as follows. "
SectlOn l. Any person charged with the execution
9l survey, or any part thereof authorized bv the
laws OF the congress Of the United States NAV en-
Ter upon lands within this state for the purposs Of
exploring, tuanguIatiDg, running lines Of level
surveying, and doing any other act which NAV he
nee ssary to carry out the objects Of said laws and
may erect any signals, temporary observatorJes or
othef small frame buildings, and establish perma
neht marks OF stations, and encamp upon said
la9as, DONG no unneces sary injury thereby.
section = IL the parties interested cannot agree
t Upon the amount to be paid for damages caused
tnereoy, elther OF them may petition the county
court IN the county in which the land ) sifnated
WIiich court shall appoint time for beariur at
Ihe earliest possible date, with at least fourteen
uaya nouce given TO all parties interested: and
with or without view of the premises as the court
may determine, hear the parties and their vii
nesses. and assess all dana ges w
section . = ne person so entering upon lands ms
tender to the party I'M ured amends therefor and Il
IN case OF appeal to the county court the dana
hnaly assessed do not exceed the amount tendcr3d
the person entering shall recover costs: ofbaTyise
the prevailing party shall recover costs
section l. The costs to be allowed in All s-,.I,
cases snail be the same allowed according 10 fbe
rules Of the court. " "
section o. IL any person shall willfuIlv deflce in
Jure or remove any signal, monument f,niIding or
other property of the United States Constructed or
useo under or by virtue of the authority of congress
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-03-15
Death of Shere ALI.

Yakoob Khan, son of Shere Ali, ameer of
Afghanistan, announces the death of his
father, which occurred on the 21st of Feb.
ruary
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-03-15
RaiIr0AH AnnfdonA

A coal train and passenger train collided
on the Vandalia road, near East st. Louis,
on the 4th. Both locomotives were wrecked
and engineer Foss and fireman Morgan
killed
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-03-15
Published February "a, 1879. J
WI 4 IlrI, L L, 90
Published February "a, 1879.
IHAIIEk %.
q \ ACT regulating the use and improvement

stock
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in
senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
Section l. Any person who shall hereafter keep
for suffer to be used any bovine, bull lack
stallion, for the purpose Of prOcreatiOn. shall pro-
vide place removed from view of all public high
ways and dwelling houses.
Section 2. Any person having such animals in
charge and under their control and reglectfulIy
WlIiuliy allow or suffer to be used for the pur-
of prOCreatiOn, in front of in unobstructed
view OF any dwelling house, street public high
way, shall be subjected to fine of not less than
ten dollars nor more than twenty dollars for each
ofense.
Section 8. Justices Of the peace stall have full
power to hear, try and determine all Offenses aris
ing under the provisions of this chapter provided
that the defendant shall not be deprived Of a Jury
trial, nor Of the right Of appeal, in other
Section T. This act shall take effect and be in force
from and after it's passage and publication.
ApprOyed February 20. 1870.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-03-15
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Destructive Greeks

The governor of ThessaIy telegraphs that
band Of 500 Greeks hbve crossed the frontier
and destroyed the village of Kienlikienter.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-03-15
Published February 26, 1871
CHAPTE r TE


AN ACT to p'tvids maps Of Wisconsin for public
use in certain cases.
The people Of the state Of Wisconsin, represented in
senate and assembly do enact as follows.
section !. The superintendent Of public instruC-
ton Is hereby authorized and empowered to con-
tract for and purchase hundred copies Of the
map OF Wisconsin, published by Professors Nicode-
mus and Conoyer, at price not exceeding four dol
lars per copy provided that the sum to be paid for
such maps shall be paid TO the widow of Professor
AIcodemus, for her sole and benefit.
Section =. Said mans, when so purchased. shall
be deposited in the office of the superintendent of
public instruction, and shall be sold and delivered
one copy EACH to school district. teacher high
school, town or county officer in this state desiring
to purchase the same for any public use or for
In any OF the schools in tins state price not eX
ceedng the cost per copy at which the shall be
purchased by said superintendent: and all moneys
received by said superintendent for said maps so
sold shall be paid into the state treasury to the
credit of the general fund
, Section 3. When such contract and purchase shall
nave been made by said superintendent as provided
IN the first section of this act it shall be the duty
sald superintendent to certify the account of tie
same TO the secretary Of state who shall audit
therefor.
Section T. There is hereby appropriated out of
any moneys IN the treasury, not otherwise appro-
pfIatei sufficient for the purposes of tins act
section D This act shall take effect and be in force
iFoh ana after ITS passage ana publication.
Approved February q. lS-Q
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9th instant. Loss $1Oo, 900; insuran ce $780,
900.
The Gaylord coal breaker, at Plymouth,
Pa, burned On he 9Th instant. Loss $780,
600; insurance $4,000.
The Lincoln public school, Ottumwa, Ia,
was destroyed by fire on the 9Th instant.
Loss $4,000.
Lake Forest, H., academy burned on the
1st inst, causing a loss of $4,000.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-03-15
Published Febl uary 26, 1879
CHAPTER %.
Publisher February 26, 1879.
ITI nTrEfR
ANACT to appropriate 70 Dewitt G. Fyler a.

AN ACT to appropriate 10 ueNllt C-F yer d sum
Of money therein named.
The people of the of Wisconsin, represented IN
Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section l. There is hereby appropri ated to De
Wiz T. Fyler ont of any money in the general fund
not otherwise appropriated, the sum of thirty SIX
dollars and ninety two cents, for money paid INTO
the state treasury for license as hawker and ped
der for which the said Dewitt Q. Fowler was not
liable.
from and after its passage and publication.
AnnrnYea EehrnArY a 1879.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-03-15
Published February p, 1871
CHATTER 6l
AN ACT relating to the circuit court Of Winneb ag


The people of the state of Wisconsin represen ted in
senate and assembly, do enact follows:
Section l. The circuit court of the county of Win
nebago shall be deemed be open for the trausac-
tiOI OF business from the commencement of
regular term to the commencement OF another and
an adjournment of the term from day to day shall
not be necessary to the validity of any proceeding
therein.
Section q TIL term Of the circuit court in the
county or NlnuebagO, held Tuesday after the
hrst Monday IN September, is hereby abolished.
section 3. This act shah take effect and be in force
from and after its passage ana publication.
Approved February 2l 1879.
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n nm CHAPTER -.


a y AL 70 amend sections one thousand one hun
uItg ana thirty and thousand one hundred
anu thlFty-one OF chapter forty-niue and section
eRe thousand enc hundred ard seventy of chanter
lily, OF the revised statutes Of 1878 relating To
printing in certain casa4 1890 i-''i''7 ~
The people of the state of WISCONSIN ro,,rozor., :
tSeldte M assembly, do enact as follows.
tt3etlion l. section one thousand one hundred and
~ Cdpter IortyDine Of the revised tatutes
Dy amended by adding TO the END of said 90
tlolI int loio"lg words: Provided, that when ry
pew county shall be formed and organized ytitbiIS
state te provisions OF this section shall annv
10 any newspaper OF newspapers which may ~
oeen regularly and continuously published within tbo
territorial limits Of such county for two vesrs
previous to the formation and organization Of sncb
new county. oh
Section 2. Section one Thousand one hundred and
trty-one OF chapter toIty-niuc of the revised stat
utes Is hereby amended by adding to the end of said
section the following wor Is: Provided, that when
any new county shall have been formed and organ
lied within this state the provisions Of this section
shall apply to any newspaper or newspapers which
may nave been regularly and continuously pub
hshed within the territorial limits of such
county Tor two years previous to the formation and
organization of such new county.
Section 3 Section one thousand one hundred and
seventy of chapter fifty OF the revised statutes is
hereby amended by adding to the end OF said section
The following words: Provided. that when any
county shall have been formed and organized with
m this state the provisions Of this sect shall
ply TO any newspaper spGpers which may have
been regularly and continuously pl 5iisned within
the territorial limits of such county for two
years previous to the formation and organization Of
such new county.
Section A. This act shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage and publication.
Approved February 26, 1879.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-03-15
Published February 26. 1879
HIfa FsrFFrf, 80 81 o.


AN CT to amend chapter one hundred and FORTY
five of the laws Of loS, entitled an act relating 10
the publication and sale Of the reports of the geo.
logical survey, and amendatory of chaster one
hundred and twenty-one Of the laws Of Wisconsin
of le76
The people the state Of Wisconsin, represented in
senate and assembly, do enact follows
Section !. Section ten, included in section one is
hereby amen ded by adding it its close the fol-
lowing words, to wit: provided, three 90 additional
copies may be distributed gTatuitously in each
snbiy district. and six copies in each senatorial
district, under the direction of the present member
trct
section 2. Section twelve, included in section one
ntfeOy amended by adding at its close the follow
ing words TO wit: But for such expenses and labor
az may be necessarily incurred and required in
out the provisions OF this act after the cessa
tlon OF the chief and assistant geologsts fair and
tu:I compensation may be paid, which compensa-
non snail be estimated ana hNeO by the governor
ana secretary of state and shai be paid on certif
Gates drawn by the said secretary.
section B. This act shah take effect and be in force
from and after its passage
a pnraNei EHirrl.ar ..1z -
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-03-15
Published February 26, 1919.
u
NIINI I'M 10.
AN ACT to appropriate to John Weirick sum q

AN ACT to appropriate to John Weirick sum OF
money therein named.
The people of the state CT Wisconsin, represented IN
senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
Section l. There is hereby appropriated to John
WeiriCk, out of any money in the general tunq not
otherwise appropriated, the sum OF twenty dollars
and thirty-fve cents for money paid into the state
treasury for license as hawker and peddler, for
which the said John WeiIick was not liable;
Section 2 This act shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage and publication.
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Published February 26. 1879. 2
1H 4 DTE u I.

Az All TO provide compensation for COMPLETING
assembly. ' i''' VI 'lIa senate ana
me people Of the state of Wisconsin represented in
s sa ana assembly, do enact g. follow.
gIlloh There is hereby appropriated to Charles
~ Chlel clerk Of the senate out of nv money
~ NV slate treasury not otherwise approximate
nhG sum 81 Two hundred and fifty dollars for COM
ho me transcubiug OF the senate journal Of
tLoh Ihere is hereby appropriated to John
i-i,'Ieu, ths chief clerk of the assembly ont Of
,uS money IN the state treasury not otherwise an
the sum Of two hundred and seventy
lor competing the transcribing of the as
! oect9n 5 The money hereby appropriated shall
- a u ny the state treasurer on the warrants of
the secretary Of state, which warrants shall he -
sbeq Then the duties and labors herein provided for
sitli nave been respectively performed 40
r sec ton /. This act shall take effect and la i,
lotce from ana after its passage "
Approved February 81 $50
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-03-15
Published february p, 1871
CHAPTER 10

II ACT to provide for the payment of a sum OF
money to James Edwards.
The people Of the state Wisconsin represented IN
senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
Section l. There is hereby appropriated out Of
any money in the treasury not 9th erwise appro-
priated the sum of twenty-six dollars ls26,00) to
James Edwards
Secuon2. This act shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage and publication.
Approved February ~, 1879
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-03-15
Published February %, 1879.
IITA pTER 10

AN ACT altering the time for holding the Septem
Der term of the Grant county circuit court
The people of the state of Wisconsin represented IN
senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
Section /. The term Of the circuit court Of Grant
county, held in the month of Septem ber shall here
after be begun on the first Tuesday of September.
Section 2 This act SHAH take effect ana be in fierce
from and after its passage ana publication
Approved February 20 1879.
Fob
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LAWS OF WISCONSIN,.
Published February 20, 1879.
err A

CHAPTER p.
AN ACT TO authorize the secretary of state to audit
certain accounts.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in
senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
Section The secretary of state Is hereby author
iied and directed to audit the accounts Of the text
book commission, for expenses Of clerk hire, print
ing and postage. to an amount not exceeding one
hundred and twenty five dollars, and to draw his
warrant pom the state treasurer therefor, payable
the order of the president of said commits sion.
Section >. There is hereby appropriated, out Of
any moneys in the treasury not otherwise ppro-
priated, sufficient for the purpose OF this act.
Section ). This act shall take effect and banforce
from and after its passage aud publication.
Approved February lg. 1879.
n
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-03-15

AN ACT to appropriate the sum Of one thousand
dollars to the Northern Wisconsin Agricultural
and Mechanical association.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented III
senate and assembly. do enact as follows:
Section l. There is hereby appropriated out of the
general fund. to the Northern Wisconsin AgriCul-
tural and Mechanical association, the sum Of one
thousand dollars
Section 3 This act shall take effect be in force
from and after its passage and publication
Approved February q, 1879.