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The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-11-22
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS
Reported weekly by j. w. Jenki"s'
Attorney AT Law.


Phil G. Cooks,
vs..
O. s. SIMMONS, ct ALL
Error TO the Circuit Court Of Holmes
W Judoa
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-02-27
Sensible Talk Down South.

There is little leaven working in
the South that IN good time may
leaven the whole lump. At the last
presidential election the Huntsville
(Alabama) ADVOCATE supported Til
den. Now, after digesting the cipher
dispatches, it playfully refers to him
as "the great defrauded." And in an
article on election frauds generally,
and those of the last elections in par
ticular, il has the following:
More than year ago, The Aduocate
pointed ont both the folly and the USE
lessness of making the South ssolid"
in its antagonism to the United States,
and strongly reprobated the unlawful
means used to obtain this show and
appearance of solidity. Common
sense should have taught Southern
men the effect of a solid South in the
hands OF the leaders in the secession
movement of 1851 must unavoidably
have on the minds of Northern men.
OF course, it would cause them to ask,
why there should be Solid South
what occasion there was for it-what
was to be the end and purpose of it,
and these questions have been stick
ing, like burrs, in the Northern mind.
But, when wholesale bulldozing and
fraud were used to secure the appear
ance of Solid South, it was but nat.
ural Northern men should object to
laws passed by majority ia Congress
that have been obtained by frauds on
the ballot box. No decent man of
mp nartv 10 nrenarndi 40 500 : e,a.-5
made the chief factor in our federal
elections, and no man with spark of
patriotism can approve fraud on the
ballot box, even when it inures to the
present advantage of his own party.
Fraud on the ballot box destroys our
representative system OF government
and nullifiee the wishes OF majority
of the people. Our remarks are made
in no party spirit. Heaven forbid that
it should ever become censurable in
any man, boldly to condemn and de-
nounce fraud on the ballot box and to
demand the ferreting out of such fraud.
To deny the existence of fraud in the
face Of an army of facts that 90 to es-
tablish it, is to become an accomplice
in fraud, while to oppose investigation
into alleged frauds, is to confess that
investigation will reveal the existence
of fraud. Decent Democrats in the
South are bound to publicly take a
stand against frauds on the ballot box.
Professed christians surely cannot
wink at election frauds and systematic
bulldozing. yet they are doing this
thing by failing to protest against
them. We affirm that the decent,
honest and patriotic Democrats are
compelled to separate themselves from
the reckless and unprincipled Bour-
bons, or to make the Bourbons abstain
from fraud and bulldozing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-02-27

Nobody not at all familiar with
Chinese political affairs will be SUR
prised by the statement that the
Chinese En- bassy in Washington fav-
ored the passage of the immigration
Restriction bill. The Pekin Govern
ment has no more concern for the
welfare of its handful of subjects in
this country than it has for the in.
scots which live and die in q day.
But that Government does very
much concern itself with everything
that relates to the immigration OF
Americans and Europeans. Its at
titude has always been, and still is,
one of resistance to all foreign intcr-
ference and foreign trade. If China
could safely dc for American traders
and travellers just what the Congress
of the United States has now done
tor Chinese immigrants, it would
make haste to do it. There never
hts been any willing concession BY
China to foreigners, and it the ira.
ditional Chinese wall could once
more isolate the Celestial Empire
from the rest OF the world, it would
be joyful triumph for the Chinese
diplomatists. The abTogation oil
the Burlingame treaty will certainly
be long step in that direction and
there 10 abundant reason to suppose
that the victory Of the AntisCbinese
Party in the United States is no less
q victory for the Anti-Foreign Party
which rules Chiua.-N. Y. Times.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-02-27
A Theory About Diphtherla.

DR.. Emil Querner. of Philadelphia,
informs the Boston Journal of Chen, .
istry of new theory about Diph
liberia. He says:
After q iaborious and scrutinizing
investigation into the cause of q
large number of cases of diphtheria
that have come under my care during
several years past, have almost
arrived at the conclusion that the
primary infection Of individuals
comes from the fungi which are
found as spots of different colors on
the exterior of fruits, particularly Of
apples. As far as the power Of any
microscope has shown, these fungi
seem Identical with the fungi from q
diphtheriaSulcer and last autumn
traced a number of cases, at one
time five together in one family.
back to the eating of apples picked
from the ground in orchards with.
out previously cleaning the fruit by
rubbing or washing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-02-27
How Wildcat Bank was Saved
In ET.

yesterday" remarked a gentleman
to the reporter, says the Indianapolis
Neacs, presumption began. By the
way, we've learned something about
money in this country in the past
twenty years. / remember 1857 with
its wildcat banks and its generally
crazy system of banking. Banks were
established in out-of-way places, and
bank paper was plenty. The late
Andrew Wilson had bank at NASH
vile, in the wilds of Brown county,
more than twenty miles, across the
hills and the ruggedest roads, from
any railway. One day Mr.. Wilson
casually learned that large amount
of his bills had been gobbled up in
Cincinnati, and carpet-bagger would
swoop down on him in few days for
coin. The time was too brief to al
low him to get gold or silver, and he
was in great trouble. The dreaded
visitor appeared at the bank, and at
the same time happy thought came
to the banker. Leaving his clerk to
engage the stranger, be rushed out,
went up flight Of stairs to the Office
of the only notary in town, and, find
ing that functionary out, he pocketed
the notarial seal and walked off. He
then boldly refused payment, and the
stranger took the paper out to find
notary and make the proper protest.
No seal, and with this important at
tachment to the needed legal red tape
absent, nothing could be done, as it
would require at least week to CON-
municate with Indianapolis and re.
place the lost seal. So the carpet
Dagger amlbed off, aud Mr.. Wilson
availed himself of the respite to put
his affairs in ORDER
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-02-27
The Interest Question.

Assemblyman Judge Mills of
Grant county, one OF the ablest
members and best lawyers in the
Legislature, has made q minority re-
port from the Judiciary Committee
on the interest question. He advo-
Gates the reduction of the rate of
interest to six per cent. He claims
that the ten per cent. rate, being
higher than the average profits on
business, has caused the timidity of
capital in making investments in our
state, and that it is expelling the
bone and sinew of the country from
our borders. The Governors of Min.
nesota, Illinois, and Michigan, have
recommended reduction 10 the
rate.
Judge Mills lays down a theory
which seems to be correct, that the
rate of interest should be equalized
with the profits of Legitimate bust
ness as nearly as possible. This is
not special drive at bankers, sioce
q large amount of loans are made by
farmers and laborers to each other.
On this point the Judge says:
To formulate in single sentence the rule
that defines the extent and right of the pub
lie to control the use of private property, as
enunciated by the Supreme Court of the
United States, it is this: There are certain
species of property in the use of which the
community at large is interested IF such
property may be concentrated into the hands
OF the few so that they may Cypress the many,
if in the judgment of the legislature compe-
tition will not shield the public from extortion,
1t may limit the maximum charges for the use
of such property. All nations and people
have ranked money in this category from
time immemorial and wherever the pendulum
of legislation has swung towards free trade in
money, rebound is certain to follow, which
annihilates such theories for a generation
The owner of capital in the form of money,
by watching his opportunities can make more
profit and gain out of the losses, the necessi-
ties and misfortunes of his fellow men than
the owner of capital in any other form.
Money has metamorphic art which enables
1T. Proteus like, to assume at will oil 9th er
forms of prosperity.
A majority of the com mittee pro.
pose to fix the maximum rate at
eight per cent, while Messrs. Frost
and Spence wish to tx it at five. A
wise compromise might be to fix the
regular rate at six per cent, but al
lowing special con tracts not toexceed
seven or eight per cent. If fixed too
low Eastern capital will seek other
states. If too high, the borrowers
will be eventually consumed by the
lenders. The government can bor-
row at per cent. because the 10.
vestment is perfectly safe. In ordi-
nary business. there is more risk,
and necessity of an elastic but |
limited rate.-Oshkosh Northwe stern.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-02-27

ONE hundred and FIVE members of
the Wisconsin Legislature united last
week in call upon Judge Cole to be
candidate for re election to his
place on the Supreme Bench, He &C.
cepted. The nomination was not
partisan. Judge Cole is in the prime
OF life. He has been an honor TO the
State and to the position. He is a
Grant County man. He has always
felt proud of Grant County and Grant
County ought to show that it feels
proud of him. Could we not give
him the unanimous vote of this Coun.
ty?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-02-27
The Heart Of Senex.

/ MR.. EDITOR In answer 10 the
inquiry OF Senex in your last issue,
what is the Christian Church {
an inquiry called forth by come re-
marks Of my own the Sunday before,
allow me to say: l believe il not pos.
sible that men of his enlightenment
are in actual need of information on
the subject involved 10 his question.
His inquiry evidently proceeds not
from = mind anxionsly searching
after truth, but rather from q desire
Of finding justification ia deliberate
course of wrong. He is in the un-
happy condition of Baalim when
called upon to prophesy against the
people Of Israel: with . clear sense
of his duty, ye. repeatedly inquirlng
of the Lord ito see what He would
say" in the hope OF quieting the pre-.
dominating voice in his own heart.
Does not Senex we'll know that HE
question il the same as--what is the
doctrine Of the Gospel and with
his evident familiarity with scrip
tural truth, which he frequently
quotes as authority to substantiate
bis own assertions, can he plead ig-
nOrance rs to what those doctrines
clearly are That Christ whom
he acknowledges and whom he
would have US understand he seeks
TO follow, 10 order TO make effective
his efforts to save the human race.
commanded Go preach the gospel
to every creature, baptizing 10 the
name of the Father, Son, and Holy
Spirit: These are the foundation
stones in the Tabernacle which. God
is erecting among men. While
Senex ignores the sacredness of
these ordinances of God, and lays
unholy hands on His Amounted,
though imperfect ones, who hold
this sacred trust, will he still further
incur the Divine displeasure in OPEN
~ teaching his false doctrine to the
world, by insinusting that the King
dom of Heaven is obtainable by
other and better means than these ?
Surely the inconsistency of thought
and action appearing 10 his article
betray heart still in the bond of
iriquity, though it be beneath
most amiable exterior And besides
all this, have not these poor servants
of the Lord, toiIing as they do under
the double embarrassment of having
to work out their own salvation, at
the same time that they are striving
to secure that of their fellow men,
enough hindrance to their arduous
work without this pretentious higher
philosophy which steals away their
leverage upon the sinful world?
Furthermore, let me suggest. that
when modern theologians are engag-
ed in brushing each other down,
there is no occasion for alarm, nor
regret, but rather for rejoicing, for
this is the way they sharpen their
swords preparatory to the onslaught
upon the common enemy.
Repent, therefore. Senex, of this
thy wickedness. ID. w. G.
PoTosI, Feb. Is, 1879.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-02-27
An Ordinance

To restrain persons from getting on or off anu
railroad t,uin, car, locomotive engine or tender
achich shall be IN motion within the limits of he
City Of Lancaster
The Mayor aud Aldermen of the Common
Council OF the City of Lancaster do ordair as
follows:
SEC. mo person shall jumper get ION OF Of
any railroad train, car, locomotive, engine or
tender. while the same shall be in motion
within the limits Of said city, except the Off
cera and employees of the company or persons
running or operating the same.
SIC. 2-Every person violating this ordi-
nance shall be fined in sum not exceeding
ten dollars and the costs of prosecution, or
Imprisoned not more than ten days. or
either or both in the discretion of the court.
SEC. s. 1t shall be the special duty of the
City Constable, Marshal and his deputies to
see to the strict enforcement of this ordinance.
and TO that end they are hereby required 20
summarily arrest without process any and all
violators thereof and bring them before Jus.
tice of the Peace in said city for punishment.
SEc 4-Ths ordinance shall take effect and
be in force from and after its passage and
publication.
Passed and adopted this 3rd day of Febru.
AIRY, A. D.. 1879, quorum of the Common
Council being present and all voting aye for
the adoption of the foregoing ordinance.
Attest: AUG. MIcHAELIs. A. r. BUSHNELL.
City Clerk. Mayor.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-02-27

A HANDY DRYrNa RAcK.-An in.
genious Improvement on the ordinary
styles OF drying horses, in use at the
back door of every thrifty farmhouse,
consists simply in light buggy wheel
that has served its time in its first field
Of usefulness, mounted on low post.
The upper end OF the post is made to
receive the hub like the axle Of the
wheel. At the door where we saw
the one from which this sketch was
made, were two of these wheel. driers
If we may ooin q word-one for
clothes and the other for dairy uten.
sils. As the maid stands with her
pile of pans or handful Of clothes, she
places them on the wheel one by one,
revolving it to suit her motions. tits
convenient and efficient continuance,
and very easily provided. as any one
oan get il up without expense.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-02-27
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician, retired from practice,
having had placed in his hands by an East
India missionary the formula of simple veg~
etable remedy, for the speedy and permanent
cure for consumption, bronchitis, catarrh,
asthma, and all throat and lung affections. also
a positive and radical cure for nervous debility
and all nervous complaints, after having tested
its wonderful curative powers in thousands of
cases, has felt it his duty to make it known TO
his suffering fellows. Actuated by this mo-
tive and desire to relieve human suffering,
will send, free of charge. to all who desire
it, this recipe, with full directions for prepar
ing and using in German. French. or English
Sent by mail By addressing with stamp. nam.
ing this paper, w W. Sherar. I49 Powers
Block, Rochester, New York. 50w4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-02-27

The bill before the Legislature to
reduce the legal rate of interest to six
per cent. Tor eight per cent. on con-
tracD was defeated on Monday by
vote of 40 to 3s, to indefinitely post
pone. Mr.. Carter from this county
strongly antagonized the measure, and
Judge Mills was its champion.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-02-27
EDWARD POLLOCK, Editor

THERE is still man up in Rich
land county SO far behind the times as
to entertain belief in the effect
ually exploded story that it was the
bond.holders "who had the silver dol.
lar demonetized in 1873" II such
things can be, what is the use Of
newspapers in Richland county?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-02-27

Mrs. ELIZABETH UPRIGHT, Of But
Ter county, Iowa, had ten sons in the
Union Army, in the war of the Rebel.
lion, all of whom served full terms or
died in arms. She has an eleventh
son now in the regular army and asks
that he be discharged. The Secretary
OF War has ordered his discharge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-02-27
Money Saved is as Good as Money
Earned

Harper's Magazine is "a year, the HERALD
in advance $3.50; yet we will give both for
a4.75. We will do the same with Harper's
Weekly OF Harper's Bazaar
Scribners Monthly is "a year. We will
give il and the HERALD for 1915.
ST. Nicholas, the greatest boys magazine IL
the world, is 50 year. We will give it and
the HERALD for 81.
Lippincott's beautiful Monthly is $4-with
the HERALD. $4,75.
The Chicago Weekly Journal, the best fami-
ly, news and market paper in Chicago, with
the HERALD, $3.50
The Prairie Farmer $4,000 and the HERALD
for $500
Any other leading publication with the HER.
AID, at reduced rates.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-02-27
GOOD FARMS FOR SALE

Ten minutes walk from Court-house on
nam roads leading north and northeast from
the city. one containing about 155 and the
other about So acres. Convenient to high
and graded school Good buildings. album
dance OF water. timber, fruit, etc win be
SOLD separately or together, or in fractional
parts OF either. Also if desired. farm ma.
cninery, teams, ETC., sufficient for uses Of
farms, very low.
For terms, etc., enquire of the subscriber
on the premises n n ID Innnn.
Lancaster, Oct. 10th, 1875.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-02-27
wilson, Kansas, Feb. %, 1873.
NOTWITHSTANDING

have assented to the proposition to
keep the State Judiciary "out of poll
TICS" and have consented to the cleo
ton of two Judges of the Supreme
Court, even going so far last year as
to give the long term to the Democrat
ic nominee, leading members of that
party have, nevertheless, nominated
Hon. M. Nj. Cothren as the regular
Democratic candidate for the place
Judge Cole now holds.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-02-27
Stray Horse.

Taken up. by the subscriber, on lands oeeu-
pied by him in Section 26, Town 5, north OF
Range west, town of Bloomington. on the
Sd day of February, 1879, black horse,
small size, heavy name and tail, has no shoes
on, supposed to be or 10 years old, in fair
condition, no marks noticeable. The owner
is requested to come forward, prove property.
pay charges and take said stray.
Bloomington, Grant Co., Wis, February s.
1879. 49w4* MARK WAR WICK.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-02-27
Garms for Sale.
FARM FOR SALE.

Estate Of Robert Osborne. situated in the town Of
Miiin Wis, consisting of so acres No prairie land
good orchard and small fruits. Will sell cheap.
Apply to Charlie Schneider. living one and half
miles south Of Lancaster of Ed Osborne fSnsinsws
or on the premises of
47ml* JOS OSBORNE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-02-27
Buy 40 Acres.

An improved farm of i40 acres is offered for
sale by the undersigned. Il is situated nearly
one mile southwest OF the thrifty village of
Bloomington, adjoining the old Tracy farm is
wen watered with two good springs Will
give all the time wanted on payments.
I. H. CHAMBERS.
Bloomington, Wis, December q ,1R 4ntf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-02-27
Restrain Your Stock, lin Potosi.

The owners of stock hereby notified to restrain
their animals from running at large on the Sia OF
NWla of Section IS sWk, Wa of SEX, SEA OF
NWA and SWA NEH of Section so; Wa, VIZ Of
Eh and E1s OF NEA of Section 81, and the NW4 of
Section Sail in Town 3. Range g. in Potosi Grant
County Wisconsin. The ners Of animals Of what
ever kind will be considered trespassers and dealt
with according TO law, If said animals found
large on the above described premises.
Dated at Potosi, Wisconsin. February IL, 1879.
JOSEPH JARRATT,
JOSEPH KLEIN,
49w4s WILLIAM LINEDFCKFR
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-02-27
Taken Up-Heifer.

Taken up, on or abont January 81, 1879, on
my premises on Section %, Town A. Range
Vest, a dark brown beifer, coming two years
old has small round hole in left car Said
animal has been running with my cattle since
June last. The owner is requeated to prove
property. pay charges and take said stray
PATRICK WELSH.
North Andoyer, February s, 1879. 49w4#
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-02-27
A 285-Acre Farm, at $40 an
Acre.

This farm is situated miles south. east of Fenni-
more Center and - miles north of Sitter Sta
ton, adjoining the Parker and Jones farms within
about one mile Of good school and two German
churches. There are ITO acres
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-02-27

4 NUMBER of old settlers organized
an association at Madison on Monday
and adjourned to meet again July 10,
and they invite ell who were citizens
of Wisconsin before it was State to
be present.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-02-27
FARM FOR SALE

The undersigned, residing miles south
west OF the village of Bloomington, offers his
farm Tor sale, containing 1913 acres of land.
Also 40 acres of timber. Farm under GOOD
cultivation, with good building and all Kinds
OF fruit that can be successfully raised in the
west. Terms made easy. O.. w. GRAVES.
Bloomington, Wisconsin. aomAx
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-02-27
FIFTH FAIL OF HAzELWO0D
The Homestead of DIR. J. D.
Wood For Sale.

Located on the north half of Block /. Buri's
Addition, Lancaster, and now occupied nv
VIM. Starr Examine for yourself and mako
an offer to George.W. Ryland or C. II. Baxter.
Il will be sold at a bargain
49w4* J. ID. WOOD
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-02-27
Stray Mare.

taken up, by the subscriber, on lands
owned by him, in section 81, town 8, north of
range west. In the town of Bloomington. on
the 9Th day of February, 1879, one roam mare
left mp down, supposed to be or yearsold
ana one pay mare, star in forehead three or
-FOUR years old, small size. The owner or
osners are requested to come forward, prove
property and take said strays away.
Bloomington, Grant Co, Wis. February 10
1919. 49w4n d. E. WILSON.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-02-27

OWork will commence at each place
named, at 10 A. NJ. of the first day. Appli,
cants will please be prompt and come well
provided with legal cap paper, blotters. ink
and pens. No private examinations granted
unless good reasons can be given for not at
tending the regular sessions. A standing of so
per cent is required on all branches for a
third grade certificate, 20 per cent for Sec
ond grade and so per cent for first grade.
CHAS. L. HARPER,
Co Supt. Of Schools.
Hazel Green, Wis. Jan. "a. 1879 If.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-02-27

The resolution in the Wisconsin
Legislature to exempt the Wisconsin
Central II. r. from taxation for ten
years is defeated.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-02-27
chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul RAILWAY
AT PLATTEVILLE.
2LATTEVIT.IE q NsT Mrx,

pt.,t.v,,,. $3.50. ARRIyRs
"ssfen:.;;,.. 9:2os m Warren s2sa
sunalrs s.ock can ship every evsniDeexcept
soesdirect to Mineral Point. arriving a. 4os.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-02-27
AT sPECHT's FERRY

Acrommaa.t;an SOUTH
Express Mail S:46 mi Express 4 Nail. 7.og = 8,
hednceo rates on round trip tickets to and from
observation-disclosures cents oaus' rare