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TUITION.
Beallsville Normal School.

TWIN Fifth Session OF this School opens
l July IA, 1879, and closes September
10, 1879. t
We take pleasure In offering to the pat.
ronizing public superior advantages owe. any
other school in Eastern. 0hto--among which
are corps Of efficient Instructors, written
Examinations, good and cheap boarding, a
moral and social community, frstclass
Literary Society. . thorough course Of Leo
lures, and at the close Of the session, the
County Teachers Examination.
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SUMMERFIELD
N 0 r M Al ooL,
Commencing July 21, for the Term
Of Ten Weeks.

THIS School offers inducements to students
/ unsurpassed by any similar school In
this or adjoining counties. Among the
names Of Its students are found many Of
those Of our leading teachers. No efforts
will be spared by the teachers to make this
term success in every particular. The
course Of Instruction will include all com :.
mon branches, penmanship, book keeping
and elocution. Lectures on the different
modes Of teaching and school government,
and any Of the higher branches students
may desire to study, such as the higher
mathematics, ancient languages or German.
natural sciences, &c. Special advantages
ofsrei for any wishing to become practical
surveyors; the use Of instruments free. No
additional charges for penmsnship and elo-
cution
Good boarding can be obtained at from 50
to 81 so per we ok, room and light included.
For additional information address 3. &. NIL
Ter, SummerHsld, or John GreenbaDk, Lewis
Vile, Ohio.
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CLRRK's OrrIoE, MONROE COUNTY. OHIO. 1
: WooDsFIRLD, Noy. 6.
hereby certify the foregoing is q correct
copy Of the transcript of said order, fixing
the times for holding Courts In said Judicial
District In the year 1879.
Witness my sigpatare and the seal Of the
Court Of Common Pleas. g ft@i
IS .st9oaT9 he J. T. JUDKNS,
Clerk Monroe Common Pleas.
novl2,t78w4. .i19,ots.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1879-07-08
District Court.

DIStfACS COurts
Belmont county, April 8.
Jefferson county, April Isl:
Harrison county, August At,
Tusosrawas county, September 1.
Guernsey county, September s. 395.'f
Monroe county, September Is. ai
Noble county, September ls.
Morgan county, September "a.
Muskingum county, September 29.
Courts OF Common Pleas.
Muskingum county, January l3, April 2s
November 8. 4}3 1876 ri
Morgan county, March IL. June 10. octo.
Der l6, gf ra .t.f
Noble county, January 20, May 5, October
20.
Guernsey county, February IS, May q,
November IL.
Belmont county. February 4, Nay 20, No
vsmber II. .t' #@
Monroe county, Jauuar, Is, April 2s, Oc-
jefferson county, February "a, June ., De-
cember l. 1a ,....lla,.e.,.,
Tuscarawas county, January 27, May ls.
November 8.
Harrison county, January G, April aS, 90.
teber Is.
The terms OF said Courts shall commence
at nine O'Clock .. m, the several days nam.
cd. 7tf 1ltif'a4f
| It is herein specified that the said several
terms of Court of Common Pleas in said
several counties shall be held by said Judges
as follows, to wit: .Muskingum. Morgan,
Guernsey and Noble by Luoius P. Marsh and
his successor and William H. Frazier, Bel.
mont and Monroe by William Okey; and JEFF
ferson, Harrison and Tuscarawas by JAMES
Patrick, Jr.
We order and direct that certified copy
Of this order be transmitted forthwith by
the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of
Muskingum county to the secretary of State
and to the Clerks Of the several Courts of
Common Pleas In each Of said several ooup
ties ito be published therein according to
ilaw. Done at GAINESVILLE In the county of
Auskinsun, this 3Oth day Of October, A. D.
1878. SO
LUCIUs P. MARSH,
WILLIAk H. FRAZIER,
t&s WILLIAM OKBY,
JAMES PATRICK, JR.,
| Judges Of the Court Of Common Pleas.
I hereby certify the foregoing to be true
copy by order Of said Judges.
| Attest: FREDERICK GRIGER,
1(-) sa Clerk,
i SEAL. By '.s Hoopss Deputy.
| zanesvills, Ohio, October 80, 1873. ao
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TUITION.

Higher Branches. s................$7 90
Common ..... .......... 90
Tuition required in advance. No money
refunded exceptin oases of protracted illness.
For fnrther particulars call on, or address,
ID. McvBY, Principal,
Bssllsvills. Monroe County, Ohio.
,ieb1s,'7sw24.
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BOARDING.

,y Good boarding can be obtained at from 81
to 81 50 per week. Rooms for self.boarding
can be obtained at low rates.
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.
Estate Of Conrad Fraats, Deceased,

THR undersigned has been appointed and
i qualified as Administrator with the will
annexed, of the estate of Conrad Frsntz, late
Of Monroe County, decd,
Dated this 9Th day Of May, A. D. 1879.
msyf3,T9wS JACOB SCREY.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1879-07-08
cloths. Cashmere 4 vesting,

And is prepared to make clothing in the latest
styles. Also, will ont out suits for persons
~ho desire to have than made elsewhere.
may 20,IS73. CHARLES LAUKNSTEIN.
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BLACKSMITH.
Wagon Making and BlackSmithing
M. & q. LETZELTER, u
" ODSFIE I'D, OHIO

M. h %. LETZELTEk,
ODSFIE Ed, OHIO.
WE have opened q Wagon Making and
w Blacksmith Shop in the Foundry
Building on the east side Of town, where We
are prepared TO manufacture Lara
Farm and Spring Wagons
OF the latest and bss. styles. Also, will re.
pair wagons and carriages on short notice.
ALL WORK GUARANTEED.
Wheels and woodwork tor wagons ironed
and iron for wagons and carriages furnished
at market rates.
Special attention will be given to shoeine
horses. Give Us call. t5as - .ss,-
may2S,'76Y. ma c. LETzRLTRR.
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.
Estate Of Andrew Schels, Deceased.

fTHR undersigned has been appointed and
j qualified as Bxecutrix of the will of An.
drew She'll, late Of Monroe County. deceased
Dated this I'd day Of May, A. .. 1879.
MARIA EkIZABETH SCHRLL,
msy6,'7sw6.
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The State of Ohio. Court of Common
Muskingum County, IS. Pleas.
Be 1t remembered that on this 30th day
of October, A. D. 1878, the Clerk Of said
Court received certain order from the
Judge Of the said Court of Common Pleas
for the Eighth Judicisl District of the State
Of Ohio, reading as follows:
ave, the Judges Of the Court Of Common
Pleas within and for the Righth judicial
District Of the Estate Of Ohio. hereby order
and direct that The several terms Of the
District Court and the Courts of Common
Pleas within and for the several counties in
said District shall be begun and held on the
dates hereinafter named, for and during the
year 1879, to wit:
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1879-07-08
wOoDSFIELD. OHIO.

yT7OULD respectfully inform the citisens
w Of Woodsnsld, and the public generally;
that he does first class
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1879-07-08

Proposing am Amendment ts Sec,
tions Three and Five. Arlicto
Four. Of the Ccnstitntien, Recr.
ganiziDg the Jud, Ciary OF the
state. Ss5 % nSE 1920
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Tailoring Business,

and win keep on hand carefully selected
stock Of
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-07
HuichiSoll-.K -.Kinnie.

Ono of Mineral Points gallant
young men and one Of her iarc.t
maidcns were united in marriage on
Thursday morning, at 10 o'clock.
The contracting parties were Mr..
Elmorc Y IIutchison and Miss
Mill NJ. Kinnie. The marriage
ceremony was performed III tle
n. y. Church, BY Rev. NJ. Benson,
assisted by the Pastor, the Rev. NJ.
Balch. The Church was filled to
oyerflowing with relatives and
friends Of the bride and groom. The
ceremony was the first ever per
formed ii the Church and IL was an
interesting and beautiful one. Al
the close Of the eertnonies in the
Church the relatives and friends of
the new-madc pair repaired to the
residence of the brides parents,
Mr. 4 Mr.. Edward kinnie, where
! brilliant reception awaited them.
Congratulations were showed upon
them BY their numerous friends. A
q sumptuous wedding feast was pre-
pared, to which the company sat
down. The bridal presents were
beautiful and costly.
The DEMOCRAT hereby extends
congratulations to Elmore and Hi
fair bride Mineral Point i pround
Of them, and well she may be.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-07

must still be subtmcted the costs
in the entire number of suits,which
will foot up anywhere from ST 900
to 81, 200!
But, the County would have
been beatcn!" Who says SOP And
even il the county had been beaten,
would that have been tho final or
decisive dcfeat2 Ask any capable
lawyer and hc will tell You MOI
True, tho Chronicle, under i sudden
access of wisdom that might have
been dangerous had il been real,
III It's last issue, decided the whole
ease against tho county; hut it is
possible that even the Chronicle
may have been mistakenl Probably
IL too late now to open the matter
The Plaintiffs attorney and the
County Board have contracted" "
and the litigation is cndcd-cndod,
us the writer believes, disastrously
for the county. What the City Of
Mineral Point should have said by
its representatives in the County
Board, was, III Iowa County de-
ellnes this contest we will carry it
ON and will foot the bill"
was appointed by the County
one OF the committee 10 carry this
compromise into effect, and shall,
IN perfect good faith cooperate with
the other members Of the commit
tee, | do not wish, however, to hc
und htood as in any manner ap-
proving the terms upon which the
compromise was effected believe
the County Board acted within the
scope of lis legal authority in ne
ceptins the terms offered by Mr..
Wilson, and having made the con-
tract, il is 4 matter of necessity that
i should bc carried out Ny only
object IL writing this article II IL
express my own individual views
upon the subject; views That ! be-
lieSe are endorsed by u large ma
jority Of the people Of Iowa County.
I. SCOTT ANSLEN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-07
Gillnann'S Brewery Rebuilt.

The work of rebuilding Charley
tdllmann'a Brewery, which was de-
stfoyed hy the tornado Of May 23d,
ISIS, is completed. The main
building Is l2S Gcei long, by 3S
feet in width; in the renr of which
there Is an ice-chumbcr 32xi0 feet,
and III which nj present is stored
over five hundred tons Of Ice. Over
this chamber II placed INT cooler
l5N3s feet The height Of malt
house, is - feet; height Of brew
house 20 feet, and height of vontil.
ntor from ground, 62 feet. Separate
rooms have been arranged and
divided of for cach department of
the work. The machinery IL worked
by steam power with IN immense
boiler aud steam pump. The build
ing Is the largest Of It's kind in this
pnrt Of the state; It'll fitted up with
The ostmodcrn improvements and
convonlenccs for brewing beer. The
building was commenced in July
last, and was completed about Il
week ago The work has all been
done in lirst-class mnnner; the
carpenter work, by Charles a
Wae' 4; The stone work and plas.
tcring, BY Carbis Il IIoare, and u
tin-rooling by John Horn. :
building will cost over $4,000 "
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-07
ErcIn Highland.

The Colorado fever seems 10
rage among the young men of This
place Quite a large number of them
bid farewell to their friends and re-
latlons on Monday last il order to
sock their fortune III the far West.
They arc all, without exception
strong, abIc-bodicd young men and
they seemed 60 entertain great hopes
and a bright, promising future. A
second party i soon 10 follow them,
! understand. May they meet with
success.
Mr. James IIamsden, formerly
postmaster Of this place, has left the
post-ollicc in charge Of our friend
James Perkins, his deputy and de-
parted for the West whore hc in-
tends u have Ills health restored
which was greatly impaired.
MARRIED..
At st Johns Church, Highland,
Wis. January 2S th by Rev. V.
ltademaehcr, Mr. Charlcs Galcna
and Catherine Scherida both of
Blue River.
Mr.. William Iccrgerand Elizabeth
Guteveilcr both of Ccnterville.
Mr.. John Rubcs of Chicago and
Mary Yusa Of Muscoda.
Feb. !. Mr.. Frank Yupa and Mary
Nowatuik both Of Muscoda.
At Muscoda, Mr.. ]. .. Nye ana
Kate Brennan both Of Highland.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-07
Funeral OF T. c. Ferrln.

The funeral of J.. &. Fcrrin, III
Darlington, on last Saturday, was
attended by over five hundred per-
Sons. About forty Masons from
this city went down ON II special
train IN the morning, and united
with the members Of Darlington,
Plattoyille, and other lodges. The
Odd Fellows and United Workncr
Of which societies the deceased -
also a member, joined in the nro
cession. At the grave, the ,rard
and impressive funeral se,.,.ioo.
Of the Knights Tcinplar ,nd NH
ter Masons were condu .tea IL y III
Pnlford and J. 7. Pr ,or, Jr.. for IN
Knights Templar, md =. \. orton
Master Of Darlint on Lodge. for tbo
Master Masons.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-07
Globe Hotel,

NICHOLAS SHlLLEN, proprietor, Mineral Pont
redtted thuughuut ana ~ now ore of the very
best hotels lib south. west Wircnnsin. The build
ing Il iuw nearly twice its former size and i
capable OF accommodating atnort any number
of suesis. The proprietor Will spare no pans 70
make the "Globe Hotel hrst-cfass IN every
respect. The best OF wines. liquors aud cigars
constantly on hand. In connection with the
hotel II a large 5aru and attentive lOstleTs arc
always ke2t on hand Remcmncr. Foot OF high
rect. mineral Pvlnt, hls
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-07

oteiANe III t'AAN NltN, ulti III WIG NpNicN
of time the bank "husted.N The
State is out that $4,000, and Batg
has the impudcnee TO apply for
funds to defray his expenses in the
suit. We can stand n little impo-
sition, but when il comes SO bare
faced and cheeky as this, forehear-
ance ceases 10 be n virtue.
About 100000 names arc on the
petitions to the Legislature pray
ing than an amendment to the con
stltution be submitted to the people,
In relation to prohibiting the liquor
traffic in this State. As it appears
now there is not much doubt but
what 4 resolution will pass authoriz-
ing M amendment be submitted to
the people, for their action, But it
does not end here; it will have to
pass the next legislature rs well,
before the people can vote upon it.
10 your correspondent, who is i
Judge of such matters, il appears
that this measure is premature, for
il We should have our "hittcrs" cut
off ON such short notice Ms three
years there would be, no doubt, II
terrific revolt and all sorts of ingen-
ious tricks would be resorted to to
procure the regular "draehm."
On last Thursday evening the
Governor and Mrs. Smith gave an
informal reception at theirresidence
from s until II O'Clock. A delight
ful time is reported. On the 18th
inst. i second reception is to DC Civ
en- by the Governor.
The ice-boat season is now mt its
hight, and on Il windy day such as
last Sunday for instance, there could
be seen 60 OF 20 Of the llceting
craft. II isa fine sport, buta little
dangerous, is the boats sometimes
run ut the rate of Il mile i minute.
The Washbum Observatory is
fast nearing completion. Some of
the instruments hive been put in
place but are not yet finally adjust
ed. The transit II not vet here
but II expected shortly. The tula-
scope Of which We are So proud is
the third in size and power in
America, and the forth ON the globe
Professor Watson, whom Wiscon-
sin has been - fortunate to procure,
il one Of the leading astronomers III
this country lie II II who discoy-
cred the intra-luerrurial planet i'll
August last We may confidently
expect to see great results from the
Professors researches in the near
future.
"Edgcwood,' The c-tatc which
Hon. q q. Washburn offered 70 the
state last year as al industrial
school for girls, and which was re-
jec ed, has been accepted by the
lie si5laturc and will be converted
into an industrial school for indi-
gent boys. MI. Washburn'. great
generosity 10 this STATE has not
been outdonc BY any individual, 81
fit has we do not know it. \.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-07
.LlLIIIST.
Dr. B. j. Coykenaall,

DENTIST, All operations performed On tle tceth
IN me ocst manner, aud With the ncst material
Artleial Teen msertct with Nicw TO restoilt
the natural expression ana contour oi ' wy iuee'
ta,ssl,,r win proper artlcnlaton, and accuracy
of nj. 0Aicc. Gauer'- block. ttgh IT., Mineral
0int. Wis, -
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-07
washington Hotel,

j. {. Mckee. proprietor, Mineral Point, wis.
The best Ut vines anu liquors kept constantly
at the Bar. The-e is a large warn IN connection
with the hotel, ana attentive bOsters are
always on hand.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-07
Avoca House,

uESnY LEACH, proprietor, Ayoea, wiscousiu.
Teams and drivers furnished 10 any part OF tie
country. Good Livery connected with the House
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-07
Fnrmer'S Hotel.

a. McCnTCnIS, proprietor. Opposite the depot
Arena, Nls GUoa Stdhle- and Cdttie \ ud
attached To the premises.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-07
Eden Hotel,

ON corner OF Mineral Point, ishland, Muscoda
Ayuca Madison and Praire du Gheh roads,
Eden, Iowa CO., ~, MiKg ocnUTrE, Plop.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-07
Union Hotel,

RICHARD MANNISG proprietor, Eden. Iowa
County, Mir. t'irst.c.es dotel Accommodations
good barn: UuL good stock u wines und
liquor NJ the bar. l'AIIIti
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-07

Alto Nmeteufs u9plics, saw bl4aeT. taacS
woods and designs. Say where yoa real Tilt.
ana send or atslogue ard prices
W.F. 4 JOHN BARN
Aiss-iy Rockford. Winnba.o Co., iii
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-07

aoMropArnlc PHYSICIAN AND ouhdEoN, MlheL
nj POINT. Wis. ,.oilce one door e"s' Vi y q
Hotel.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-07
Charles Egan,

pu,s1cIAS AND SURGEON, Highland, Wisconsin
u. s. ExsmluE Surgeon for fehslohs' ~ AoN"
county.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-07
Q q. smith.

ATTORNEY At LAW, Dodgevillo, Wisconsin. ih,
once near the Post Uflide ATTENDS 70 .ne
general practice Of Law IN Savrt sav in MI PI osate
ol the o'A'N' Xu.2ltl
matters
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-07
William Eastman, M. D.

puyslcIAN AND SURGEON. ONCE NO. lCoaa
arar n .llgr's store Mineral Point. Wiz.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-07
B. Ternes,

ATTORNEY At LAW. Highland. Wis. Collec-
tions promptly attended 70. once over non.
dorf Il kreul's store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-07

WHEATON, To zoe. with oc.
casienally fine lot ut 75c.
OATS. From lOc. to 12c.
CORN l5c. to l7e. oash; 1Sc.
trade.
BARLEY. Nominal, 20c. to SOC.
FLAN. --95c to S1,00 for brine.
HOGS, $500 to So. 20.
CATTLE. Butchers stock $500
TO S2.60; Shippers S2,60 to $3.50;
Tine demands y trino higher,
The following is a correct price,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-07
PHI l,SICiAVS.
j. B. Mofett, M. D.
Or. w. II. Osborn,

pnysIclAN AND SURGEON. once N heSr ~ ne
tlrng SiOre. Mineral Point, WISCONSIN, 10
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-07
Dr. Il. M. j. Leonard,

puyslcIAN AND SURGEON. Office aud residence
III Nj. oncpaIa's house on Jetusaehl s.lcu. ,.
hpnlIy opuusitc Jerusalem Pnmp Lhtfahc'
from iIfan .trect be yween Presbyterian chutch
ANA ,ht pards marble shop.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-07

ATTORNEY AT Law, aad General lnsuranc &C
Agent. Once over Alton y Ause ~ s,olo'
Mifnin, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-07

Dr.. Van Dusen, nj. D.
,,,,,.,c,,N ANp SURGEON, viii hold himself II
',4,tingss TO answer All calls IN his profession
tJilce at Ale le~ldence. NH'
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-07
Wilson & McIlhon,
r. Pateheld,

ATTORNEYS AND CoUNsELLoKs At LAW, once
In the City Bank, Mineral Point. WIS a.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-07
ALpRo JENKs.
MOSES M. STRONG. W.T.. coAi
Strong S5 Coad,

ATTORNEYS AND CouNsELLoRs At LAW. once
opposite the Court Honse over r Alien u 60.
store,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-07
Market Reports.

Since our last review we have to
report q moderately active produce
market at last weeks prices, Farm
ers are again looking around for
seed, which reminds lis that spring
is again near Mt hand.
flouR:-The only change in
this pranch Of trade is tho introduce
ton of new brand or two, which,
together with standard grades are
held firm at last quotations. We
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-07
Barnes Foot Power
Machinery.

TamrExs difTetentmact.ine.
with which builders, cabinet
makers, wagon makers and
jobbers fn mlscellaneou,
work can compete AZ to
QUALITY AID PElc. ~ils
steam power nanafactu -i,i
X "a N - 2aYa hla4a1 F4f4at
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-07
Business Directory.
-LA AWrYERS.
T. Scott AnsleY,

ATTORNEY AT LAW Mineral Point. Wis. of
flee, east front room City Hail. Ofice il
Dodgeyille IN with Clerk OF Circuit Court.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-07
Those Tax Cases.

To THE EpIToR:--
"fhe King Of France with l0,ooO men,
Marched up the hill, aai then marched
d&ca daasn."
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-09-18

WITNESS FEEs.-The County Attorney informs us
that the witnesses in State who could not re-
ceive fees were for the defence; aud that the law
forbds the County paying witnesses for the defence
in criminal cases, for the plaintiff when there is
failure to convict that the defendant must pay his
own Witnesses if he is able, if not they must lose
and that in case of failure to convict the prose
cutting witness must pay costs. We were aware Of
this when We wrote our hst weeks article. We do
not dispute the fact, but the justice of it. In civil
cases. the witness has a right demand his fees in
advance and refuse to attend, if they not paid
Why not i'm criminal casesi The reply may be, that
the law guarantees man fair trial, and that he
could not have this, if witnesses not compelled
should not the State pay them Has the State a
right compel citizen to give his services for moth
ingi The law guarantees man q fair trial to col
lect debt due him. but does not compel witness to
attend without payment Of his fees in advance. 1t
seems that an honest endeavorins to collect his
just Dues is of less consequence than horse thief
a murderer, who is endeavoring to escape punish
ment for his crimes. The Sheriff and Clerk paid
by the County for their services in criminal cases.
whether there is q conviction not. Why is pub
lie officer better than private individual, that pay
vdual must look out for himself. Is Clerk better
entitled to pay for sitting down and writing sub
pGDa than private citizen is for travelling twenty
miles and wasting two or three days, besides paying
his expenses What contend for is, that when
ever the State compes person to give his time and
service, the State should guarantee his pay.