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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-10-28
Organization.
From the Evening Wisconsin. oct. IS.

From the Evening Wisconsin. Oct IS.
No great war was ever fought without
making the value of organization APP
parent and the genius of the military
organizer appreciated. No great politi-
cal contest was ever waged without max
ing the value Of political organization
felt by either the presence or the absence
of it. If the whole forces of political
party were once thoroughly organized
and maintained defeat to that party would
be almost impossible, and if organization
should be attended with proper efforts
at education, such a work and its results
could not be overestimated.
There would seem to be no great diff
Guilty about accomplishing such an or
ganization of the Republican party if any
proper person or committee would take
hold of the matter in real earnest. The
masses of the party, as well as its lead
ers, are intelligent, progressive and
quick to catch at any good idea if fairly
presented.
We make these remark predatory
to commencing the purposes and work
Of the National Republican club COM
mittee appointed at the recent Indian
apoLs convention, as we understand it.
There are thousands Of Republican clubs
organized all over the northern states.
Ii these can be induced to remain in ex-
istence after this campaign is over and
be ready fer the next it would be great
point gained to the party Many states
have elections every year. They elect
state officers one year, congressman the
next. and part OF the county officers and
members of the legislature every year.
so that every year there are elections in
at least half the states of more or less
Importance. and every two years a con-
gress to elect and every fourth year an
overshadowing presidential contest. In
all future contests the club is an impor-
tant element where it exists and a great
deficiency where it does not exist. The
point is why can itnot always exist-why
cannot clubs be made permanent instead
of going to pieces as soon as the imme-
date campaign is over, to be again or
ganized the succeeding year. We
speak of these important matters at this
time, so that steps may be taken while
the heat and interest of the campaign will
assist In the permanent establishment
and perpetuation of the Republican
clubs as the allies Of the Republican
party.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-10-28

John A Logan at Galesburg: "The
glacier engraves its record on the
mountain-side. The river establishes
its memorials in its progress to the sea.
The ocean inscribes the history of its
commissions in the crags upon its
shores. Everything in material nature
is its VI blographer. The Demo
cratic party IN the United States is no
exception to the rule. 1t has written
its own shameful history in the blood
of 100000 of its loyal coutrymen.
That history will be read by ali men
until the end Of time"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-10-28

A NEwLY-MARRIED couple were sitting
in palace car when she said "Georoie,
amt you glad? We're relatives now.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-10-28

The number of the items is thirty-two: OF
these, No. 81 is for 145, 900 fence-rals made OF
the most beautiful and expensive timber in The
world, no doubt. The emily thing that should
surprise US in bill OF particulars is that the
sixty two muies were not put at 900 each.
The moderation Of the claimant HIS not, be "
ever. been appreciated, for the claim is n the
list Of the disallowed. The first time il wss
p esented the num total was but S272 $50. The
amended petition Is for S495 $50. HE effect
of not payit in the first pace is seen in the
growth OF $40 hog she4ds OF sugar in the first
claim t. !, 109 hog sheads in the second, while
the price Of the sugsr expanded from $500 per
hogshead, to 1926 per hogsbead. The 80
cord OF wood alleged, in the bill Of psrii u
lars of 1871. to have been taken. grew TO 8 000
cords in 1873 Forty mules, at $3.50 each had
multiplied to kixty-two mules at $500 each
FIVE Thousand bushels Of corn were deve opea
INTO 26 70 bushels; 500 poun3s OF bu pork
grew to 5, GOO pounds in 1873; and if Hancock
ia elected there is no reason to doubt that
each item vi be mu ipied by ten. so that we
shall b We to pay for 50,000 pounds Of buk
pork, and so on through the list.
Another claim is that of Mrs Annie
Whitmore, of Whitfield County,
Georgia. Her claim was presented to
Congress by Mr.. b. S. Fdller, a Demo-
cratic member from Indiana, and the
sum asked is only $840494. The
claim is for losses at the private
residence of the lady. Here are some
of the items
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-10-28
The Cost of Electing Hancock.

We give statement of some of the
Southern claims now pending before
Congress, and which await only the
election of Hancock to be paid by APP
preparations. These claims have all
been before the Court OF Claims, and
rejected, and were then presented to
Congress with the amounts largely in
creased. We give few specimens,
with the comments of the Cincinnati
Commercial
Claim No 3, l07. Before the Claims Com
missioners, and disallowed.) Jan. Is, 1875
Referred to the Committee on War Claims, aud
ordered printed. Maris p Evans, OF Orleans
Parish, Louisiana Total amount claimed in
origina petition, $272, $50; i'll amended petition,
1896, 1855.
Here are specifications:
No 1-S25 hogsheads centrifugal sugar, of
average weight of 800 pounds net per
hogshead. beng l,O725OO pounds, at %
cents per pound ............ ...... 80. S26S LIS
No. 200 barrels golden strip (molasses,,
at 40 gallons per barrel, making 10000
gallons, at sl.5o per gallon -. -. $4,000
800 barrels sugar-house mOlisses,at 40 gal
Ions per barrel, making 10000 gallons at
Sl..-.............:...... ................. 10000
No. 81. 600 empty barrels. at s2.......... 20u0
No. 4-3 000 cords of dry wood. at ST. Is 400
No. 90 mules, at 500 ................. 124O0
No. 6-l5 wagons. at $3.50 ................ 2250
No 7-3 carts, at Observation-Disclosures. 225
No. S-3 Gr1ys, at S75 ...... ............ 2l5
No 9-3 gas-tanks iron, at 500 ... 300
No l0-26.6O0 bushels corn i'm ear, at ST. 26,60O
No 1l-374 tons fodder corn blades and
hay, at S25............. ...........,.... $3.50
No. rs horses, at $500 ................ I0m
No 1875 barrels brandy, at Sl09, 1000
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-05-06

Berlin, May 5.--In the debate on the
anti-socialist bill in the rcichstag yes
terday, Herr Hasselman made declar-
alton Of his political creed, which caused
considerable commotion. He said that
in Russia the anarchists had risen
against despotism. In France the COM
mune had done SO, and he hoped the
German workingmen would follow
their example. He said he identified
himself with the energetic revolution
airy feeling Of the people, and regretted
that once before in the reichstag
1t was denied on the part OF the So
cialists, that they had any eonnec-
nection with the Russian anarchists.
He declared he accepted the connec-
tion; but spoke, Of course. only for
himself, not knowing how far his COL
leagues agreed with him. He was con-
WINGED that the belief was gaining
ground among the people that the days
of parliamentary palavering were over.
Hasselman was called to order.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-05-06

Washington, May 5.-The bill re-
ported by Wallace from the senate
select committee, to inquire into the
alleged frauds In the late election to
enforce the provisions Of section two OF
the 14th amendment to the constitu.
tion, provides that in the future in
taking the enumeration of the inhabi-
tants OF the several states, the super.
intendent Of the census shall ascertain
the number Of male citizens Of the
United States, 81 years Of age and over,
and whose right to vote at any election
named in the Fourteenth amendment,
has been denied or in any way abridged
by the constitution or laws Of any. state
exceptas authorized by the said amend.
ment
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-05-06

New York, May 5.-Gen. Sheridan
at Gen. warren's court Of inquiry held
at Governors Island yesterday, said that
on the Oregon frontier he had marched
infantry at the rate Of five miles an
hour for twelve continuous hours. This
was by way Of showing that Warren nt
the battle Of Five Forks fell short or
doing his duty in marching six miles in
two hours over exceedingly muddy roads
In dark night. The World thinks
the Oregon walk was a go rs you please
affair, and intimated that II Sheridan's
ride were subjected to the same search
ing cross examination, that Sheridan's
walk was yesterday, the world would
not rest on q much better founda-
tfan.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-05-06

New York, May 5.-The Herald, re-
garding the coaling station excitement
at the Isthmus, says: The fussy irri-
liability Of the local government results
from suspicion that our government
is bent ON thwarting the project Of De-
Lesseps, which he has persuaded the
credulous people Of the Isthmus is on
the eve Of brilliant accomplishment.
The World, In the same strain. re-
marks: The truth undoubtedly is that
every step which the United States may
take towards carrying out on the 18TH
mus any policy which will enforce re-
spect for the rights and interests Of
this country, must be expected to
arouse the opposition Of all the people
in that quarter Of the world, who either
have, or fancy themselves to have, any
thing to gain by keeping the isthmus
and regions adjoining in condition Of
virtual exemption from the restraints
and responsibilities OF civilization.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-05-06

concord, May 5.-The democratic
state convention was called to order by
geo. +. Putnam, chairman Of commit
'ee' and he named Jno. w. Shirley for
president, and all the other officers.
several committees were then appoint
the resolutions reported and adopted
'eanirn devotion TO democratic princi-
pes denounce the methods and doc
.rlnces Of the republican party and tho
.laua by which Hayes was installed
president; they assert the right OF free
.'ec''ons-free from Intimidation of
.eaefal bayonets or any other instru-
mentality.
Inc resolutions express confidence
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-05-06

Washington, May 5.-TLe house
committee on mines and mining. at a
meeting to-day, heard Jones, of Neva-
da. In opposition 10 that portion OF the
bill prepared by the land commission
ers, relating to mineral lands, which
the committee, ut their last meeting,
agreed to report favorably to the house
Jones has invited the representatives
and delegates from the mining states
and territories to meet at his residence
this evening for the purpose of discuss
ing the mining features of the bill.
Washington, May 5.-At today
meeting Of the house committee on
mines, Representative Belford offered a
short and simple substitute for
the public land commission bill.
This substitute proposes to confine all
new legislation ON the subject to an
amendment Of section 1922 of the re-
vised statutes, by adding to said Sec
tion the following words: land in all
cases where the mean dip Of the lode,
vein or ledge does not exceed thirty
degrees from the horizon, the right to
follow to mineral shall not extend be-
yond the side lines drawn downward
vertically"
Senator Jones and Representative
Daggett were present when this sub
stitute was offered. They stated that
they could see no objections to its adop-
tion, they being satisfied that n distinc-
tion should be made between fiat lodes
and fissure veins.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-05-06

that the delegates chosen viii act con-
Jointly at Cincinnati with representa-
tiyes Of the party in a wise and discreet
selection Of national standArd-bearer.
The delegates chosen are Harry Bing
ham. John A. George. Frank Jones and
Martin v. B. Edgerly; alternates:
Joseph Burroughs, John w. Morse.
John F. Cloutman and David ii.
Young. The delegates are instructed
to adhere to the two-thirds rule. Ad-
journed.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-05-06

Dublin, May 5.--Lord Mayor Gray,
In presenting the freedom Of the city Of
Dublin to Capt. Potter, said: 1t was
an honor Of which the corporation was
jealous, and that only three names pre-
ceded that Of Capt. Potter upon the
burgess roll. The certificate of free
dom was enclosed in n casket of rose
wood and oak, elaborately carved and
adorned with Irish emblems.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-05-06

Chicago, May 5.--Thomas Herman,
proprietor Of the Star and Crescent
Touring mills, a prominent business
man and director Of the board Of trade,
in this city, fell down the elevator shaft
Of his mill. from the sixth story, dis
tance of 90 feet this morning. and was
instantly killed.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-05-06
a Railroad Accident.

Petersburg, VA. May 5.--The pas-
senger coach attached Ia "a freight train
on the Richmond 4 Petersburg railroad,
jumped the track and WAS completely
wrecked at Temple crossing. Abraham
Greenbaum, travelling salesman, had
his thigh and legs badly bruised. Six
other passengers were slightly injured.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-05-06
CONGRESSIONAL.
AT TEE CAPITAL
Biii Tor Relief OF settlers on Public
Lands Passed-AuthorizilE sale
OF and E.tablishinE New
Military rests.


the alleged frauds In the late election,
submitted a report Of the result Of the
investigation on the subject of the de-
NAL or abridgement Of suffrage In
Rhode Island. and reported a bill to en-
force the provisions Of section 2, article
II Of the amendments TO the constitu-
tion Of the United States sPiaced on
calendar.
Wallace also presented petitions from
the citizens OF Rhode Island praying
for relief from the rule OF suffrage OBJ
served in that state Referred to COM
mites ON judiciary.
Blaine stated that there would lie 4
minority report on the suffrage in
Rhole leland
Iiutier submitted "a Iesolutioa calling
on the secretary of the treasury for
copies OF the reports Of Captain John
White, of the o. 5. revenue service,
made while on duty in Alaska waters,
and all papers relating to the transfer
Of Jurisdiction over the territory Of
Alaska from the war department to
the treasury department. Adopted.
Booth, from the committee ON pub b.
lie lands, reported favorably the house
bill for the relief OF settlers on public
lands, and it passed. II provides that
when n pre-emption, homestead or
timber culture claimant shall lle n
written REIMBURSEMENT OF his claim in
the local land Office, the land covered
by said claim shall be open and subject
TO entry without further action by The
land commissioners; where any person
has contested, paid land fees and pro-
csred the cancellation Of any entry. he
shall be notified by the register Of the
land Office OF that district. and shall he
allowed thirty days TO enter land.
Amy settler who hereafter proceeds to
enter land under the homestead laws
shall be allowed the same time TO per-
feet his original entry as Is now al
lowed settlers under the pre-emption
laws, and his rights shall rebate back
to the date Of settlement, as IL he set
tied under the pre-emption laws.
A bill authorizing the sale Of F ort
Logan, Montana, and to establish a
new post on Musselshell river, Mont,
was passed.
Atkins, chairman Of the committee
on appropriations. reported bill ap-
propriating s250, geo for carrying on
the business Of the public printing
Office for the current fiscal year. He
stated that the sum was the same as
that appropriated by the bill vetoed by
the president.
The bill passed without division.
The morning hour having been dis
pensed with, King called up the joint
resolutions reafiirming the Monroe doc
trine.
Blackburn raised the question of con.
sideration, stating that he desired 10
proceed with the postoffice appropria-
tion bill.
The house by decisive vote refused
to consider the Monroe doctrine" res
olutions, and went into committee of
the whole ON the postofiise appropria-
tion bill.
The senate amendment to house bill
for the sale Of Fort Logan and the es-
tablishment Of new fort on the from
tier was concurred in.
The house then took recess-the
evening session to be for the considera-
tion Of the district code bill.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-05-06

London. May DIN event Of the law
not allowing Bradlaugh to make an af-
firmation instead Of taking the oath re-
quired Of members Of the house, bill
will be Immediately introduced to legal
ize such affirmation.
Sheaetch. the reported author Of the
winter palace explosion, is.a brother,
not . nephew. of the governor Of Ka-
lauga.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-05-06
A CenvenfIen Of. only reur Men.

areensboro, N. c., May 5.-The state
national greenback convention was
heid here to-day. Only four delegates
were present, and one Of that number
republican postmaster. Congressman
lie La Matyr did not make his appear
ance. An executive committee for the
state was chosen, J. r. Winston, of
Milton, chairman. Delegates to the
national convention ut Chicago, June
v'h' were appointed. They go unin-
Aructed. No other business was trans
acted.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-05-06

Chatham, Ont, May 6.-On Tues
day night the house Of James Gage,
ex counselor OF the tow nship Of Euphe-
mia, was destroyed by fire. Four Of
Cages children, and daughter of a
neighbor named Werner. perished in
the flames.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-05-06

New York. May IA Lykers, Penn
syivania. dispatch states that an explo
sion OF gus in short mountain colliery
killed George West, Simon kneilly and
Michael Douglas, and probably fatally
injured Thomas Evans and Robert
Thomas.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-05-06

London. May 5-A Berlin correspor-
dent says the discomfort in Germany
may be judged by the tide OF emigration.
1t is estimated that during the past
thirty years two and half millions OF
people have emigrated.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-05-06
Tho ohio DenoeratIc Convention.

Columbus, May 5.-Large numbers
Of delegates are arriving by each train
10 attend the state democratic conven-
tion tomorrow. Thurman, Payne,
Tilden and Jewett all have headquar-
iers here, and their friends are work.
ing hard. Congressman Hurd, Le-
Fever, Atherton, Finley and McMahon
are already here.
Thus far all factions seem very
peaceably disposed, and seem willing to
use honey rather than vinegar to at
tract attention to those they champion.
It looks now as II all factions will COM
bine to prevent the convention from
instructing for Thurman. It is very
probable that the convention will en-
dorse Thurman, but allow delegates to
90 TO Cincinnati uninstructed. An
attempt to do more than this, rs mat
tiers look now, will be opposed by the
friends Of all other candidates.
Ex- Governor Bishops friends are
openly working for Tilden, hoping in
THIS way to gain support for Bishop for
vice president.
Its impossible at this time to get the
exact status Of the delegation to the
Cincinnati convention elected to-day,
either as for or against Tilden, but from
what can be learned, 1t seems to be
favorable to Tilden. No expression Of
preference was made in the conven-
lion, no speech being made eccept by
the chairman, who only discussed gen.
eral political questions.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-05-06
nnsy waat. 10 Reu i.

Washington, May 5.-Riley, the oars
man, arrived to-day, prepared to enter
the Hanlan-C Courtney contest. providing
arrangements admitting him are made.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-05-06
l'iEhtlar Red. In New Mexico.

San Francisco, May 5.-A special
from Silver City, New Mexico, says:
II is reported that Antonio with his
band y moyingtoward San Carlos.
About forty Indians attacked Coney' s
camp on Mineral creek, in tine Magellan
mountains Of New Mexico on the ID
inst. They fought all day. Cooney
and Chick were killed, and Taylor,
Peters and Murray wounded. Twenty
ave horses were taken on. Two In
dians are known to have been killed.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-05-06
SPORTING


Boston, May 5.-william Elliott,
England's ex-champion oarsman. sends
a formal entry for a race at Zeknle on
June II. He writes that Boyd viii
probably enter.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-05-06

Leadyille, May 5.-Advices from the
Gunnison state that stevens 4 Letters
prospectors at Highland City got into
q fight with company of miners and
several men were killed.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-05-06

jackson. May 5.-There was a large
attendance at the republican state con-
vention. Geo. w. Gayies and w. ii.
Gibbs were nominated for temporary
chairman. The latter, a Sherman
man. was chosen by a vote Of Ill to "a,
with 10 contested delegations.
The committee ON credentials re-
ported, giving most of contested dele
cations 10 Sherman. A wrangle en-
sued over the report, when at 8 O'Clock
the convention took a recess for an
hour. There viii hardly he a result Of
Importance tonight.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-05-06

New York, May 5.-It Is stated that
for six weeks Assistant District Attor-
ney Herring has been in Arizona, ne
gotiating with the parties who stole
Stewards body.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-05-06

Trenton, May IA large number Of
delegates to the republican state con-
vention have already arrived. The
feeling Is In favor Of sending Blaine
delegates, but the impression is they
will not be instructed.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-05-06
RAIDINe REDS.
Gen. Hatch In Pur.aIt OF the Noted
TiefOrio-

Santa Fe, May 5.-Gen. Hatch, with
every available man, left ojo Ealients
on Tuesday night, on Victories trail
Captain Madden, with two compa-
mics, should be west Of Fort Bayard,
and Capt. Mcclellan, W ith two eompa-
mics, south Of the Mogulan mountains.
News Of hght is hourly expected.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-05-06

London, May 5-The Chester trades
cup was won by Fashion; PhilAmOn
second; Phidorroeh third.
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POLITICAL.
x.r,oxAL CAMPAIGN POINTS
nay d. MANY statss-Ths
lspabIiea.s s.a Ds@serAfs Ad-
yaneIaE Their Respective
Fny0rltes.
~. wi.esa.in Rep. cenveasisa-

Madison, May 5.-R. ii. Baker,
.h,irman Of the republican state cen
,r,l committee. called the state conven-
,,oo 70 order at IL O'Clock. In his re-
,,.,ks he said that a solid south had
IN organized and must be met with
.olid north. He hoped the Wiscon-
In delegation would 90 TO Chicago un-
,..tructed and unite on a man about
~bose election no question Of the sue
cess Of the republicans is depended
no one man. Applause.
A temporary organization was ef-
trcled by the election Of VIM. Z. Car
Ter. Of GIANT, president, G. A. Willard
BROWN, Secretary, and the appoint
mept Of several committees.
The convention refased to instruct
the delegates to the Chicago conven-
tIon and pledged to support the national
nominee Of the party.
OF the delegates elected, nine are for
wnshburne, seven for Blaine, three for
sherman and one for Grant.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-05-06

Grants Followers In Philadelphia
Philadelphia. May On. :. Quay is
the only city delegate of Philadelphia
who personally prefers Grant.