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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-02-06
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ABOUT SENATOR HoWE.-Boston
Herald: The retirement of Senator
Howe Of Wisconsin from a seat be has
SO long filled deserves more than a
passing notice at the end of the term
lie will have completed eighteen years
oi service in the United States Senate,
Shaving become Senator at the time
that Abraham Lincoln entered upon
the presidency. His term Of service,
therefore, is extended through the
whole period Of the war and recon-
struction, under the administration of
Lincoln, johnson and Grant and half
of that of Hayes, Senator Howe has
always belonged to the extreme wing
of his party, but there has never been
the breath of suspicion against his
.chara ;tcr. He enjoyed, in largo
anca sure. the confidence of Lincoln,
and under Grant he belonged to the
syoup Of Administration Senators,
while at the same tins he kept himself
aloof from every suggestion of personal
interest Last year he was led into a
sharp attack Of the present Admins
tration expecting that it would be fol
ioxcd up by other Senators. but the
failure Of reply cut short the debate.
Lately lie has been to some extent re-
cencilcd to the Administrator. In
sae late campaign for reelection be
declined to 20 to Wisconsin to work
for himself, as some of his friends
urged him to do, taking the hlgf
ground that the Office was not one tt
be sought, Mr.. Howe was one OF The
men Instrumental in bringing out Ger
Sohurz as a stump-speaker in the Ere
noat campaign, and was for lonG
time a warm friend of that able states
man. but for some years difference
in political opinions have separated
thea. He will retire wish the respee
of bis fellow Senators and the con
seriousness OF having seryed his eountr.
faithfully.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-02-06
CALL AND SEE OUR CONFLICT STOCK OF
WALL PAPER
-. WOOD.
Administrators sale.

In the matter of the estate of Francis Byron,
late of Wood County, Wisconsin, deceased.
Il pursuance and by virtue of an order of
in the above entitled natter on the 26ih day of
September, A. D. 1873, by the County Judge Of
said Wood County, Wisconsin, granting unto
the undersigned administrator of said estate
power and authority TO sell the real estat:, be-
longing to said estate, lyins in the counties Of
Wood, Portage, Lincoln, Taylor, Marathon ana
0conto. Wisconsin, or so much thereof shall
be sufficient to pay the debts of said estate.
NoIice is therefore hereby given that [ will
expose for sale, ut public auction, at the front
door of the First National Bank of the lity of
Grand Rapids, in said Wood County, Wiscon-
sin, on the 25th day of January A. D. 1879,
commencing at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of
that day, and sell to the highest bidder, if the
amount bidaen equals the appraised value
thereof all of the estate, right, title and inter
est which the said Francis Byron, deceased, had
at the time of his 'cath, of, in, and TO the fol-
and Marathon counties to wit:
In Portage County, Wisconsin. as fol-. Tvs:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-02-06

MARSHAL MCMAHON has resigned
the presidency of the French Repub-
lie, and Jules Grevy has been elected
in his stead Grevy is statesman of
no mean repute, and a general favoritc
with that mercurial people who crown
a man to-day and guillotine him TO-
morrow. 1t is safer to be hostler in a
mule livery stable than to be President
of France.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-02-06

PRESIDENT HAYES has bounced
the New York Custom House officers;
Collector Arthur and Naval officer
Cornell. A bitter fight has been 60
inc on for months between Senator
Conkling and the President, and it
seems that the President has at last
got so enthusiastic upon the subject of
Civil Service Reform as to finish up
the business by one mighty effort of
presidential authority. Arthur and
Cornell are not Ohio men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-02-06


TIE New York San thinks that
the election of Republican United
States Senators this winter indicates
popu' preference for Grant in the
Rep olican party. Whether this is
SO or not it is significant that the Re
publicans elected are all classed among
the ''stalwarts," and in that sense in
dictate little or no sympathy with the
President among the mass of Republi-
cans. In this State all of the three
leading candidates were strong oppO-
nents of the so-called southern policy;
In Illinois both Logan and Oglesby
belonged in the same class; in connec-
ticut Hawley whose sympathies were
with the Administration was defeated
and the man elected is a stalwart
Senator Conkling had no opposition,
even from the considerable Admins.
kIdUIOu GlCllCuU III IlS LIN pllC OOdOC'
The same may be said Of Senator
Cameron, Of Pennsylvania. In Mich
igan the anticipated resignation o
Senator Christisncy brings no Repub
lican to the front as his successor save
Zach Chandler, about the tone of whose
Republicansm no one is in doubt
While these things may not indicate
an overwhelming current in favor o.
Grant, they clearly show that the Re
ppblican party is in no mood to trus
any but those whose Republication is
beyond the. shadow of doubt, anC
who will not barter away the princi
pies of the party either for the sup
posed advantage of the party or tri
unph Of self.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-02-06
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JAY GOULD the millionaire who
has devoted his life to the devil, has
at last gone to the wall. He was one
of the principal actors in the Black
Friday rascality and premeditated an
attack upon the schemes of Sec'y
Sherman whereby resumption would
prove failure He has no soul, and
would glory in the ruin Of the nation,
if so be could pile up few millions for
Jay Gould. At last BE has met his
doom He has strobe the length OF
his tether and is bankrupt. We re-
joice in no mans downfall, but if any
must be buried financially, it were per
fectly proper it should be this uncon-
scionable schemer whose God was gold
and whose end is financial, moral and
social ruin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-02-06

GEN. EDWIN A. MERRITT as Col
lector of the New York Custom
House, and Silas w. Burt as Naval
Officer. in place Of Arthur and Cornell,
were confirmed by the Senate Monday
at the morning session. The long
fight is at an end, and Roscoe Conk-
ling has suffered defeat. If the
charges made against the former in
cumbants are true, it is time they
were ousted. We doubt the truthful
ness of the charges however, believing
the removal to have been actuated
more through personal enmity to
Conkling than a desire to correct al
legged Irregularities.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-02-06

CHICAGO has long been noted for
its corruptions not only among the
common people" but in high places
as we'll The last black spot which
has appeared upon the already polluted
reputation of the great city is the al
legged corruption of one Of its Judges
of the q. S. Court Judge Blod-
gett is The name CT the new rascal.
He is charged with having prostituted
his official position to the advancement
pecuniarily of Judge Blodgett and he
is now being put through the mill be-
fore an examining committee of which
j. Proctor Knott is chairman. The
testimony thus far is damning and
more is to follow. We always thought
that the Chicago river had too much
laid to its charge in producing stencil
in the holy city of Chicago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-02-06

Fifteen thousand tons of steel rails
have been purchased, and are being
laid on the line of the Green Bay and
Minnesota Railroad. Peck will have
to gig on his 1.-TWO streaks of rust
business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-02-06
FEBRUARY, 6, 1879.

SENATOR CHRIsTIANGY of Michi-
gan has received the appointment Of
Minister to Peru, which leaves a va
cancy to be filed by the Michigan
Legislature. Undoubtedly Hon. Zach
Chandler will be his successor. Chan
Her is more popular to-day in 3Iichi-
gan than ever before, and will have No
fight to make to receive the coveted
position
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-02-06

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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-02-06

Beautiful silk and wool dress goods at so cents,
Double fold invisible Stripes and Twills at 45c
worth Soc.
Is inch Camels Hair at 37h, worth IS cts,
Grey mixed MOhairs (warranted) at IS, worth 30
80, worth IS.
q inch BriIliantines in Brown only at %, worth
3SI5
English Bourettes at 20, worth 32H
Balkan Twills a %, worth }5
Pera Cloth (heayy) at %, worth 32la
Alpacs. all cOlOrS at l23. worth 20
Scotch Plads at 12iI and Is worth % and %
Fancy Peplins at ;, 10, lsA and lSc, worth 90
per cent. more
Wool Cashmeres in all colors from zoe to S1.09
Black Alpacas frOml5c to Sl.00
Black Cashmeres, best makes from SOC to $3.50
Black Silks from 75c to $40,
Colored Silks from 75c 10 500
Cloaking Velvets all reduced.
Cloaks. Diagonal and Matelasse, at $1,000 So. 90
$500 and $500, reduced from $500 SIS,
$1,000 and SIS 90.
CISaks (Beaverl, from SS.75 to S16.C0, former
prices from s. 90 to so. .
Bargains in Shetlands and other Shaw IS.
Bargains in Towels, Handkerchiefs. Cloakings.
inches at 90 and 7ac, reduced from sl-Oo
| ard $3.50,
A full line of Cersets at Popular Prices.
IN SENDING FOR SAMPLES
Please name the GOODS AND PRICES de-
| sired, as near possible.
All Orders filed Promptly and Care
fully.
| Retail, First Floor; Wholesale, Second
Eloo-: Manufacturing, Third Floor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-02-06

It cla now be zen Howe the Car
penter got Keyez', open the dead
l3ck g.ta.-J,2xs: G4=0,'s'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-02-06
TAKEN UP:

Came into the enclosure Of the subscriber, in
the town of Port Edwards, on or about the 1st
day of November, two red yearling steers. stat
on the forehead The owner is hereby request
ed to come and prove property, pay charges
and take the same away,
Point Bausse, Jan. %, 1s79. J2svt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-02-06
PATENTS. n II oon gsfEYr1 Tite

PATENTS. IL t6e oon sefEsrI Tiie
of American and Foreign Patents. have had "a
years experience. and row haze the largest es-
tablishment inth' world. Patents are obtain
tanned on the lest terms s,'eciai notice Is
made in the Sc ESEEFfC AMERICAN of all
Inventions pat9n,ed through this Agency, with
the name and pslence Of the Patentee- By
the immense eTc,lation thus given. public at
tention is direoed to the merits Of the new pat
ent, and sales Or Introduction often easily effect
I'd.
Any person Baehas made new discovery or
patent can pr'bioIy be obtained, by writing
to the undersigned. We also send free our
Hand Book abut the Patent Laws, Patents,
Caveats. Trade Marks, their costs aud how pre-
cured, with hits for procurinE advances on in
veEtions. Adde'S for the Paper, or concerning
Patents,
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-02-06

ViAS titAaSS4ltHG
2,15S MILES CF ROAD
and forming the following Trunk Lines:
Chicago, Council Bluffs d CaIifornia line,
Chicago, Sfour city d: TCnktoH line,
Chicago, Clinton Dubuque d Lacrosse liae,
Chicago, Freeport d Dubuque line.
Chicago, Lacrosse. Winona Minnesota line,
Chicago, st. Paul d Minneapolis line.
Chicago, Nil,e dikee d Lake Superior line.
Chicago, Green Bay G Lake Superior line.
The advantages of the Lines are
l. II the passenger is going to or from any
point IN the entire west and northwest, he can
buy his tickets via some one of this Cumpany's
lines and be sure of reaching his destination BY
1T OR ITS CONNECTIONS,
3. The greater part Of its lines are laid with
steel rails, the road bed is perfect. 70 read has
better or smoother track.
3. 1t is the short line between all important
points.
4: Its train are all equipped with the West
inghouse air brake, MilIcrs platform ana
coupiers and the latest improvements for COM
fort, safety and convenience.
.. 1T is the only Road in the west running
the celebrated Pullman Hotel cars between
Chicago and Council Bluffs.
6: 1t is the only Road running the Pullman
Palace Sleeping cars either way between
Chicago and ST. Paul
Chicago ana Frcsport.
Chicago and LaCr0sse
Chicago and Hinona
Chicago and DuJUG,t,,
Chicago and HcGrsgOr
Chicago and NilrGukc .
I. Ii: the only road passing along the hor.s
of Lake Michigan between CHICAGO and MIL
WAUEEE.
S. The only road running four express trains
day via its lines between Chicago and points
in Minnesota.
g.. No road offers equal facilities in number
of through trains, equipped with Pullman Pal
ace Sleeping Gals.
10. 1t runs two express trains daily each way
between Chicago and Milwaukee.
II. Ii makes connections with all lines cross
ing at intermediate points.
The popularity Of these lines is steadily in =
creaSlng and passengers should consult their
interests by purchasing tickets via this Line,
/ For information, Folders, Maps, &c, not OBJ
talnable at home ticket office, address any agt,
Of the company or
MARVIN HUGHyTT, VIII TENNETT.
Gent Manager, Gent Pass. AIT.
Chicago, III. Chicago, III.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-02-06
CONNECTIONS d:

At Milwaukee with Chicago, Milwaukee st.
Paul, and Western Union Railways, in Unisn
Depot, Reed street.
AT Plymouth with Sheboygan Ford du Lac
Railway, for Fond du Lac and Sheboygan.
At Forest Junction With Milwaukee, Lake
Shore and Western Railway.
At Green Bay with Cream Bay i Minnesota
Railways, for New London, and Chicago &
Northwestern Railway. for points north.
At Amherst Junction with Green Bay Mime
sofa Railway for Grand RaFid: and raint
West.
Abduction City With Wisconsin Vail c! Rail
gay. for Eausau.
At Portage with c. NJ. & St. Paul R'y for Madi-
son and tn: West.
Al Ashland with Steamers for all Lake Supsri-
or Ports.
F.N.FTNNEY. General Manager.
JAS. BARKER, Asst Gen, I. "A. NJ u,
MILWAUKEE,.
G. F. Duttsn, Supt MI. & East Division.
J m.bell. Supt Southern. Middle and
Northern Division, Stevens Point.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-02-06
Milwaukee 4 Chicago

daily except Sunday, on go p. m. traia froEa
Stevens Point, going Eas land South, arriving
in Uuion Depot, Cor. Madison and Canal Street,
Chicago, at $50 a. m, Passengers for MILwAUr
KEE may transfer at Hilber without leaving the
train. into Milwaukee sleeper from areen Bay,
and rest undisturb ID till morning.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-10-30
BLOODY SHIRT, :

Democrats whine terribly because
Republicans make frequent illusions
to the Democratic record during the
late war, and to the prevalence Of
political murders at the South, which
they call "haunting the bloody
shirt" This is natural AS the
murderer shrinks from tho exhibi-
ton Of the crimson dyed vestments
Of his victim when produced in eyi
dence CT his guilt, SO shrjuks
the Democratic party Of the
North from reference to tie muir
ders its brethren aad colleagues at
the South are daily committing for
the good of their party. Who drew
the first blood to stain the shirt r.
the Democrats Who continues to
draw the blood that keeps the gar
ment dripping crimson drops the
Democrats. From what hearts
flows the sanguinary hosd' 2epub-
icausI Had the Democratic party
erased its spilling of Republican
bleed when the war closed, its stains
would have faded cut ere this, or
become so faint as to attract no at
tontion. But they have not ceased,
sud hence ths bloody shirt con-
anues to "faunt," and we hope it
viii until the white flag Of peace and
security shall wave over every citi-
sen OF this nation, Of whatever kin
srod, Pgop.s OF tongue.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-10-30
SCRA TCH{NG.

We believe strongly in tho "divine
right of scratching" and that it can
often be exercised to advantage.
But too often it is exercised unwise-
ly, and purely through the influence
Of prejudice. A Democrat or Re-
publican who fails to scratch his
ticket when he knows beyond duobt
that a candidate thereon is incapa-
bic and corrupt, is less patriot than
partisan, A Democrat ors Rcpub-
lican who does scratch his ticket
and votes for a candidate of the
opposition, without cause of this
character, is not sufficiently imbued
with principle to be counted on any
side of great political questions.
AS a rule we contend that Repub-
leans present filter men for Office
than their opponents, and justifica-
ton for scratching is rarely found
in the character of Republican can
didates. This year is no exception
to the rule. From Governor to AS
semblymen the Republican nominees
are the equals, at least, in all essen
tial respects of their opponents, and
in the aggregate, superior. In addi-
ton they stand for principles which
Republicans esteem to be sound and
vital to the interests of the State and
Nation. We see no opportunity for
Republican to improve his ticket
this year; but on the contrary can
see wherein loyal Democrats can do
honor to themselves by substituting
other names for those Of the copper
heads and incompetents who COM
prise In The maine the Democratic
ticket. Many throughout the State
are expected to do it.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-10-30
VOTE, ONE VOTE, ALL.

Before the next issue of the TRIB-
uNE, the people of Wisconsin will
have had an opportunity of perform
ing the most important duty of
American citizenship. Upon the uni
versatility of the performance of that
duty depends directly the election Of
State officers for two years and fmin-
or officials and to some extent will
indicate tho chances of contending
parties for national supremacy a
year hence. If there is reasonably
full vote cast, there is no doubt,
even among our opponents of the
success of the Republican ticket If
the attendance ct the polls is as
meager as in 1873 and 1875, no man
can safely predict the result. Upon
a light vote alone do our opponents
base their little hope. Republicans
everywhere are confident, and in
that confidence is our only danger.
Too many republicans reason that
there will be enough without them.
Democrats rather expect this to be
the case, and are preparing quietly
to bring out as nearly their entire
strength as possible, in order to
secure The advantage of remissness
on the part of republicans, if there
is any. Republicans, remember
your defeats of 1873 and 1873, and
don't let it occur again"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-10-30

REPUBLICAN VOTERS This
is our last issue before election, and
on looking over the field we find the
enemy wide awake and hard at work,
and unless we read the signs of the
times enormously, 81 attempt will
be made at a late hour TO injure the
reputation Of some of the candidates
on the Republican ticket-so late
that there will be no opportunity to
reply or refute amy roarback that
the enemy may Invent. Hence, we
caution our friends about placing
confidence in any invention designed
to injure our candidates and put in
circulation on the eve of election.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-10-30


named list of officers salaries.
Prior to 1867 the Governors com
pensation consisted OF 81 $50 salary
proper, and a S. 900 contingent fund,
from which he drew for ali expenses
and incidentals so as to leave his
salary practically intact. Since that
time his salary has been $4,000
gross, which the constitution says,
"shall be in full for all travelling or
"other expenses incident to his
"duties." Previous to 1878, the com
pensation OF Secretary OF State,
Treasurer and Attorney General
consisted of small salaries proper, as
shown by the Stars figures, and
certain fees, which made the aggre
gate ut ie0st double the salaries now
paid, OF judges salaries it needs
only be mentioned that the increase
since 1861 is accounted for by the
necessary increase in the number of
judges, and advance in amount Of
pay by acts of the Legislature, as
seemed to that body only just and
proper, and to which the people
make no complaint. Anyone wish
ing to honestly enlighten the public
on this subject of salaries would pre-
sent statement as follows -
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-10-30

Showing that with an increase of
five judges, and increased duties and
responsibilities of State officers in
cident to the growth of our State for
nineteen years, the amount of com
pensation received is actually less in
the aggregate.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-10-30

THE Democrats calculate upon
carrying Iowa county by getting
those Green hackers who formerly
voted the Democratic ticket, to vote
the same this year, while only Green
hackers of Republican antecedents
are expected to vote the Greeubac1
ticket. If the count of votes shows
this to be the case. and thereby
those misguided patriots who have
been led astray from the Republican
fold. are brought to see their error.
soms good will be accomplished.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-10-30
In Bankruptcy.
| n THE DISTRICT COTTRT n,

I ~ 1SIN NOU ut UF
Wisconsin D4'ulei oil
n Ihe matter OF Hughes & Teagus, Bankrupt,
10 the creditors OF the above Banktupts, and All
others 70 whom 1t may concern "'
You VIII please take notice that hpva s,.a
ny nhai accounts as assignee in The above an
.tied mater, In Nald court and that on tn. s0,h
G n!, VI NoVemper 1872 at 10 o'clock A. NJ
shall apply 10 the Register in Bankrnptrv Of b;s
office, In the city OF Madison, Dane COUNTY Mis-
for the hnal settlement of my accounts as as
sgnee OF the above named Beukrups, and also
for my dlscnargc from further liability therein.
43-3w NJ W pRATpp Ss,;,y,aa
Dated October Dist S79
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-10-30

AN old Indiana Democrat, who re-
Gently occupied prominent position
in his party, remarked, few days
ago, with considerable truth, that
"the Democracy has too many rebels
to carry" The quicker the Demo-
Gratis understands this, and unload,
the better for the party.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-10-30
MISREPRESENTA TON.

The worst, most dangerous and
wicked lies are those embraing
grains Of truth Such is the follow
ing, found IN the Arena Star, com
pairing the salaries Of State officers,
in 1861 aud .sIS: