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Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-07

Some of the opponents of the new school
building project, or rather those dissatisfied
with the location as selected at the last
meeting of the electors of this school dis
trict, questioned the legality of the entire
proceedings for the purpose of procur-
ing further action or indefinite postpone
ment Consequently those interested re-
ferred the matter to the Attorney General
and he has given the matter full considera
ton. The following is an abbreviated
synopsis of the questions and opinions: 1t
was argued, that as the motion contained
in the call contained more than one propo-
sition it was indefinite and uncertain. The
Attorney General holds that this objection
is untsnable, as the motion was simply to
raise money by issuing bonds for certain
purposes, and was distinct proposition,
the rate of interest and other questions in
volved in the main proposition being Incl
dental to the question under consideration
and properly determinable by the meeting
under the notice lid. Sec. 3 as to the ques-
ton of adjournment Sec. 1, Chap. 3, of
school laws, provides that legal voters OF
school districts shall have power to adjourn
from time to time, and effectually disposes
of the question of the. right to adjourn. II
was further conteuded that the motion as
to the time for payment of the bonds was
illegal as it carried the payment beyond
the statutory time, ten years, as it excluded
the date of the issue and. carried the pay
ment one day beyond the time. This OBJ
lection simply amounts to nothing, even
conceding it to be so, but the language Of
the motion will not admit of that interpre
tation as it does not exclude the date of is
sue. AS to the point raised, that it was
necessary for majority of the legal vote:
in the district to be cast in favor of thu
selection of the location, it is held that thu
law presumes that every citizen will do hi
duty. and as legal notice had been given i
was the duty of the electors of the distric
to be present, consequently Gin the eye O
the law those present and voting at saiC
meeting constituted the electors of the dis
triet" (see Taylor vs.. Taylor 10 Mimi. 1O8.
Therefore there is now no further question
as to the legality of the entire proceedings
consequently the early completion of ou
new school edifice is only question Q
time, and short time at that
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-07
REAL ESTATE
f O r 8 "A L Il :
A Splendid Opportunity to get
Land Cheap, and on
Good Terms
The undersigned has Large Quantity
of Land For Sale, in
STEVENS, POPE AND CHIP
PEWA COUNTIES,

i - w IA w " ~ Il 406s
And would invite purchasers to call on
him and look over his Large List.
Much of this land is owned by John Fl.
Camp, of st. Paul, and has been selected
with great care, and that, together with all
have for sale, can be obtained on Easy
Terms; that is, part of the purchase price
Cash, balance on Long Time.
The land above referred to, consist in part
of
5000 Acres in Stsuens County,
$500 Acres in Pope County,
10000 Acres in ChtppeOa County,
and will be sold in Tracts to Suit Pur-
chasers.
Also other Lands and Town Lots, among
which are:
A farm of 100 acres, miles from Nor
ris, 100 acres plowed, and Sc acres in
wheat
A farm of 100 acres, miles from Nor
ris with 90 acres plowed.
A house and two lots, in an eligible To-
catirn.
A house and two lots near the Court
House.
100 acres, Al miles from Morris, so acres
ready for crop; splendid location and fine
soil; house and barn. One half cash, bal
ance in one and two years.
16O acres, Al miles from Morris, 80 acres
broken, 60 of which is ready for crop
good house. One of the best farms in the
county $500 cash; balance on time.
House and lots, in Morris, 8 rooms,
closets, pantry, hall, cellar, cistern, barr
and wood shed. One-half cash; balance
on time. Good bargain.
Several unimproved lots.
Parties desiring land, or homes, should
not fail to give ME call before making Sc
lections.
Morris. July is, 1878.
w. w. GR1swoLD.
Office at Court House. 13tf
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-07

Rev W. Fl. H. (Adirondack) Murray, of
Boston, prominent divine, has failed and
abscOnded, leaving debts to very large
amount Murray was noted as lover of
fast horses, and this has, without doubt,
had mnch to do with his downfall. His
property, including stud of twenty-five
horses, has been seized by the sheriff.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-07

Ortonville, Big Stone County, is to have
another newspaper, and the little weakly
Star will soon cease to twinkle, at least so
We are reliably informed
The Coffin-Wilbur F.-having arrived
at Ortonville, it would be o grave joke
were his advent to be the signal for the
early demise of the Star, but such is life.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-07

The survey of the Little Falls and Dako-
ia road is progressing with satisfactory ra-
pidity, and that the stockholders are deter
mined to push matters to completion is
evident from the prompt manner in which
the assessments are paid.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-07

The Slocums of the State Paess are ex-
curslng this week, and if there should be
a railroad or steamboat accident nobody
need feel alarmed for the safety Of the ex-
cursionists, it will be simply pre-arranged
surprise to add pleasure and excitement
to the occasion. m
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-07

The Saltwater Gazette has just entered
upon its tenth volume, and has been en-
larged to accommodate the increase of bust
ness. The Gazette is bright and original,
and is deserving of its success and pros
neritY
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-07

A three year old boy, son of John Mol.
ler, of Meeker County, was terribly man
gled by being caught in reaper sickle.
Several fingers were cut off and his right
leg was severed from the body, yet strange
to say, it is thought the child will survive.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-07

General Wolsely has adopted different
tactics with the Zulus by melting other
tribes to war upon them and thus save his
own troops. A price has been set upon
Cetewayo's head and it is very probable
that the war is now virtually at an end
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-07

Lightning did considerable damage in
in the vicinity Of Rochester last week.
The residence of Mrs. Hull was struck
and received considerable damage In the
town of Marion, L. McCoy's barn together
with five head of horses were destroyed.
A Miss Hattie Harrington, of Kalpar, was
thrown from horse and instantly Killed.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-07

Circulars have been issued convening a
State teachers institute at Benson, Swift
county, to commence on Sept. 14th. The
State Superintendent and several noted
teachers will address the convention, and
the exercises will doubtless be very inter
esting and instructive.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-07

If a man undertakes to travel on the line
between truth and dishonesty, says Josh
Billings, he il sure to stumble and we all
kno on which side ov the line he will fail.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-07

The Scott County Advocate says: "It is
claimed that all the Cincinnati carriages, a
number of which have been sold in this
county, have chattle mortgage on them,
and that the holders of the mortgage are
now in Iowa collecting $25 on each bug
pv.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-07

Two Little Falls attorneys, so says the
Transcript, indulged in game of tisticuffs
in court. The parties, A. J. Clark and E.
S. Smith, were promptly fined five dollars
each for contempt.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-07

A special to the Dispatch from Traverse
county reports the death of Mr.. Simpson,
of that place, who was struck by lightning
and instantly killed. He was about seven
ty years old and native of Sweden.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-07

The prospects are that America will have
to supply Europe with large portion of
the wheat. as an immense amout of injury
has been done to crops in Germany, Brit
ain, Russia and elsewhere
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-07

Minnetonka is lively spot, they send
people upward and overheard by explod-
ing the boilers of the steamboats,, and to
keep up the excitement and draw custom
the hotel keepers have pugilistic encount.
ers. Minnetonka will soon be as unpopu.
lar among the respectable classes as is
Chelsea Beach. o# fs
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-07

article we did so simply to learn both sides
of the case, but instead of giving facts,
dates and figures Mr.. Harris criticized the
board and went outside of his own case to
do so, leaving us to gather, from whatever
source we chose. the facts Of the matter.
We got our information from a reliable
source, at least so we think, but the opin-
ions EXPRESSED are our own,
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-07

The Minnesota Wheat Buyers held a
meeting in St. Paul yesterday and perfected
an organization, constitution and bylaws
were adopted and officers were elected.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-07

A colony of Jews have purchased SO, 900
acres of land in Iowa
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-07

1t would please some of our politicians
to have an extra session of the legislature
next winter, but we must object to it on
their account. 1t would never do to over
tax the brains of the senators and represen-
tatives who so successfully ~ grappled,
wrestled with and mastered the knotty
problem of grain grading. Such pro-
longed and exhaustive battle, that taxed
mind and brain to the utmost, entities
them to rest and quiet for the remainder
of their lives. But if they are determined
to work for US, we suggest that they be al
lowed to draw their per diem-a task, to
many, doubtless most disagreeable-and
remain at home, away from the excitement
and temptations of the capitol.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-07

It seems to US that it would be advisable
to hold the Republican County Convention
during this month and thus save having to
call two meetings. By holding the con-
vention this month officers could be NOM
mated, and the delegates to the State con-
vention could also be chosen. There seems
to be little OF no rush for office, perhaps it
is rather early in the season, but it is usual
to have 80 many candidates for the various
offices that we really feel at loss to ac-
count for the seeming apathy. However,
the County Convention if called this month
may awaken considerable interest and star
tie some of the chronic office seekers into
activity, but this while to be deplored is of
course unavoidable, and will after all be
but fastening of the inevitable. =.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-07

The Pioneer Press says: Surveyor Gen.
eral Stewards return to St. Paul has not
calmed the fears of the pine land trespass-
ers and half breed scrip swindlers.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-07

How would it do to send the Minnesota
man who got in a ''hell of fix" up in
Manitoba, as representative to the Conrt of
st. James, as Welsh successor.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-07

A new elevator with capacity of 60, 900
bushels, is being built at st. Vincent by
Frank Stcrrelt, of Red Wing. We wonder
where Sterrelt will stop.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-07

Our Glenwood correspondent states that
K. j. Kinney has been removed from the
position of Chief Engineer of the Little
Falls s. Dakota r. r.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-07

A Republican State Convention will be
held at the Opera House, ST. Paul, on Tues
day the I'd day of September, 1879, at II
O'Clock M, for the purpose of nominating
the following State officers, to be voted for
at the next general election, viz:
Governor.
Lieutenant Governor.
Secretary OF State.
State Treasurer.
Attorney General.
Railroad Commissioner.
The counties in this Senatorial district
are entitled to delegates as follows: Doug
las, 8; Pope, 2; Grant, 2; Stevens, 2; Big
Stone, 1. The apportionment is based on
the votes cast at the general election in
1877. Each organized county has one del
egate, and one for each 400 Republican
votes or the major fraction thereof.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-07

The fever in Memphis is gradually
spreading from the infected districts and
the number of cases show daily increase.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-07

Good times have come at last-lager
beer is selling for three cents glass in
Springfield Mass.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-07

The Attorney General says: "In my
opinion, the proceedings of your school
meeting were legal"
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-07

The Sentinel estimates the crop of LIE
Sueur County at an average of twelve bush
els per acre.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-07

The "sub" who put an essay ON Sun and
Moon under the head of Light Literature,
has been discharged
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-07

The Minnesota editors are off on an ex.
cursion to Lake Superior.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-07

Owing to the continued spread of yellow
fever Memphis is being rapidly depopulat-
ed, the people fleeing from the doomed
city.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-07

Our new $1,000 school house will soon
rear its towering head above the steerles
and domes, and joy will prevail in Morris
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-07

I. Ingmundson, county treasurer of Mo-
wcr county, died at Austin on the evening
of the 4th inst of consumption,
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-07

Capt. Bogardus has been engaged to sp
pear ut the State Fair.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-07

Frost at Buford, August 1st. AT Bis
mark the mercury fell to As degrees.
New-York tribune., 1879-03-11
REPUBLICIY Losses UNDER GRINE

To me Editor or The TrtGuHs.
SIR: In "a recent communication to TIE
TKIBl NJ stated tHat General Grant entered the rres
d,Hcy Win G3 Republican and Democratic members
in TIE ; nate, aud 40 Republicans ana 90 Democrats
ia the House, but that during hts administration the
r. publican majority in the Senate dwIudied down TO
f.W yutes while in the House the Democrats had I3i
members and the Republicans but lO7 during the last
two years that Gri,nt President stated IN that
communication that during the nrst two years that
Grant was President the States OF indiana, Illinois,
sia-sac husrtts Michigan, New-Jcrsey, NcwNOrk Olio
anu PcnusyV ANA were represented by 02 Republicans
and - democrats, but that during the last two years
ttat Grant WAS office these States had but 5s
K.pu,cans aud the - Democratic Representatives
incr, ased 10 81 members.
As said nothing In that article Of the representation
from tne States IN rebellion. now state that
Alluaina, Arkansas, Florida. Georgia, Luusana Mis-
s.ipp, Missouri. North Carolina, South Carolina, len
ucs~re ana Texas were represented by 10 kcpuDhc8u
and Democratic Senator, and b. IA Republican and
years 81 Grants tern but during the last two years that
he was President States had Dut 10 lcpuDi-
can Senators and Is Representatives IN Congress while
tn Democrat. mad IA ouuatOrs and 70 Repre- souta-
IN the House.
In view Ol these facts, taken from the Congressional
rrctory beg to inquire why Is 10 that the Pucnbach-
Cayon- Casanayes Syphrrs ct A O the south, are 50
| clanorous tor the nomination ni Grant III leoJf
| Philadelphia. March 10, 1879 J. ". P.
New-York tribune., 1879-03-11
TIE TRADE IN BIBDS.

NCMBER AND VARIETIES OF sENGING BIRDS W.
PORTED INTO THis CoUNrEf-rHE PRICES THEY
BRING.
A busy but quiet industry in this cty Is
that Of the 1rd faneiers dealer n canary birds says
that last year he imported 100000 birds, when were
readily disposed Of at fair prices They are eene'aH
brought from the HaTiz mountain region OF GerDah9.
From tue large dealer, iue male cauary IN sOVu
voice can be bought fot So Choice specimens win eA
traordnary vocal powers bring. sometimes 9lV Fohao
birds Tor breeding purposes sell for 81 Uhs''pu'u'
dealers particularly street vendors palm on upo" '"0
nwary the females for good sOngsters' ana OILY a'o'
patient waiting do the owners, VINO Dave oeou 'ou %
well as the birds ind It ont An 9mateur 81 %A'-ol'n"
performer gives this his method Iof rhuo''n9
canary tame enough FOR trick playing: leAe ''..
hind and nut OIL OF bergau.Ot on his 9L IL VIII m"s0
hun 'as drunk as lord then roll him In yodr MINUS
unt he is familiar with your touch, and put hln ~ ~
C. gc TO come to uIusclf lie can De- handled al'ei "a
AT any time without being at all frightened ILen ''o
Grst thing is 10 teach him to climb mp your hhSciS
ladder and to mop ON your thuhD. soon nc '"i O''
Ncxt 10 tnr canary the mocking bird Is most ~ ue
tnaud Those nose vocal powers are "'hle'tI' b.
are sold tor 80 ana upwards. Tie btn- come ,ae
i, and other southern states, ana also trom heAl0
lne bu nuch Is highly regarded when wen Ian' C,.i.
cn Inc tauuh 10 wiStle tunes. Tncre ls one IN %,
Ns,.-.t which whs.ies Pretty Polly Perkins" lts
nr.o i. r25 one which can whistle ten tunes II NSu
at SO TIE gOl1Huch. chainch. ulghtnlae, ~ lhS'
and thr lnuct> and turushcs are also prZed as sOs
-f4r-. OF UlutT OftS not souG,ttfs, tulIl "lHO.
succlt- kept a. pets for their beauty arqMrruent
may be Odud market o. these the parrot ls lhoss
demand A wci-traued bird Of either the eI.l AuSs Aun
variety, the green American, Is worm sou "l ~,
qIUU The most brilliantly c0iored birds are the A"'
tlllau arugu. = and straw berry inches.
New-York tribune., 1879-03-11

house not having reappeared since he retired at lIlJ
p. ~. on the completion OF his ll0th mile, A'
OLeary retired AZ IL O'Clock, sick at the stouos.h
and h0welPs friends thinking that he had done oonJ
days work, took HIM OFT shortly aterwaFd 10 await -
champions return. At 1l:3l:5O Hartman comnlstaSS
his 100 miles Ennis remained the ack and an o.ao
had caught mp 10 OLcaTy. The crowd In the eantrne
bad rapidly diminished cut there st 2OO0 r1ro
sons present Al l2:4S Ennis had completed nnefc
five miles, The last zap Of which he made running n.
then retired tor rest and the track clear OF ede"
trtans.
SUMMARY OF THE SCORE.
The following table shows the position OF the contes.
aDtsRt hour during the first wenty-four hours ot
the contest:
New-York tribune., 1879-03-11
LErrEns OF CONCENTRATION.

Among the larse.numbcr OF letters received
by Mr. III ia lIOm those VINO take interest ia
The ceIeralon tire following letters were read from
General W f. sherman; william J. Everett engineer
tho Niagara in he expeditions OF s57 and 1858; william
Lloyd Garrison. and the Rev. III. Henry W. Bellows:
FROM GENERAL W. 4. SHERMAN.
HLADQUAK1ERs ARMY or TIE UNITED STATES,
WAsuINGToN, d. G., March 3, 1879
IN. CYRUS y. FfELn, Gr0mercy Fdrk Ne0-loTE.
MY DEAR SIR returned lasi usht,after five weeks
absence III the SOUTH and found pile Of pa
pcrs 0mong them your very knI note and the handsom
c.ri Of invitation to your reception OF March TO- From
The Establishments, see that you Will assemble under
New-York tribune., 1879-03-11

pt when van will IN this respect and 10 others also,
bc regarded as a very eminent public benetactor'
PROM HENRY WEAVER. GENERAL MANAGER ANGLO
AMERICAN TELEGRAPH cohPASf'
LONDON March 10.
Accept my kind congratulations upon tho M twenty, y,
'h anniversary OF tne occasion when te ,ic
cables. frat discussed at your hou.e' iu @ i've
the many friends assembled around you stn @ an9tTer
sary Mcssrs Grant and Wells OF the samr comp"ny ny
staff also hope that they have the pleasure W On
gratulatng him again ut the end Of another twchVu'e
years"
FROM JUNIUs s. MORGAN.
LONDON March 10.
add my CONGRATULATIONS 70 the many you VIII receive
NJ your silver Wedding to-day. Tie golden wedding
viii gratefully inaugurate now century froih'se hio
an invitation.
PROM DIR. STEPHAN, POSTMASTER GENERAL OF
BERLIN. March 10.
sincerest congratulations the originator of the ad
mrabie york nf ocean cable. Nav it always prove a
medium for promoting the peaceful union OF nations!
FROM SIR ANTHONY MUsGRAvE, GOVERNOR OF
JAMAICA
KINGSTON Jamaica, March 10.
I wish could have accepted your h'lt'iol TOT & 10
night and offered my congratulations upon th' HhnNeI
saly of what | saw cOmpl tod ~ NcwOnndanl whTn
nrst not you. Drink tne Aealth oI your gf'nH
whose bir,hdy il l.. AMI VINO has directly dtsccuucu
from the cabl- to whicA am deeply indebted ior my
WIFE AL we'll.
FRoN THOMAS ALLEN.
ST. LOUIS, Ma,ch10.
Your enterprise made the earth smaller phy'c NY
INIT heartily Jon IN The universal con- au"tons
upon This silver wedding Of the Gemi7phcres anu ~
'liratons oi y,ui.c l. son o! Berkshire H. its higI
priest. THANK FOR tIc invitation, aud regrets u|'
cannot be present.
FROM IX-GUYEENUR 81 NFORD, OF CALiFpRNIA'
SAN FRANCISCO. March 10.
Mr. stanford coagr tn'atcs Mr. Field upon the grand
success OF MS great Ihe progress Of civilization
To- tuc ua.t tWruts-ifc ye.r~ las been w0Ldcru h,-
vcnd aiv iu history mt should On" lu'urr
TWENTY-FIVE wears uldi-urJci ~ great VOi' nee tnr
nos .iI iIe- oi iuUross only be YaSltN 0!r
missed: Tor tie increased iHCIlilits n tne telegraph. o
steam and q. tho prutu2-pTes- make thc whole CYZ
world 1s one uetghuuruood. We can hope everything
from tAe future except from It's polical atmosphere
New-York tribune., 1879-03-11
SUITS AG4NST 4GCHBISHOP PURCELL =

CINCINNATI, March 10.-Ihree suits were
pfouent aga nst Archbishop Purcell to-day, the primer
pal one being by the Jefferson National Bank oi s'eu
benye Ohio for %. 400. Al the instance OF the oaA
writ of attachment WAS issued covering 81 Peters C"H
dral, corner OF Eighth and Pum-sts ST. PatrcA
corner o. Third aud Mnlsts., aud other property lu
arura-,1 value of real estate covered IS S23OOOV:
Tr ond OF tue ArChbisuOps ASS, nee has Oech 49,
5000 OOD OF which amount 10 Is unde stoOd nI' ~.
NIX ass guce secured touT-nlihs, aud IL Is 'no
tDe remainder VIII te placed tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1879-03-11
LIRE INSURANCE BUSINESS
REPORTS OF TWO COMPANIES.

CONDITION And BUSINESS or THE GLOBE MUTUAL
AND EQUITABLE INSURANCE COMPANIES FOR
1873.
ALBANY, March sO.-The accompanying re-
ports 0c te Globe Mutual Insurance Company tae
Equitable Lie Assurance Society complete the list Of
New-York cry companies. They arc here rendered IN
comparative table, showing The condition OF the
items by last years report. In view OF the interest Just
attaching tie report Of the Globe Mutual, it IA
gwen more fully than usual The items Lot admitted"
aie Icjtctcd 10y the Department:
GLOBE MUTUAL