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would skin him from the crown Of his
head to the sole Of his feet Is scientiii-
cally as the like process is applied OF
Cincinnati to porkcrs on four feet.
nh,o-Isetrhntiye Justice,

Ohio will certainly lose all her repre-
sentatives in the lower house of Con-
gyess IL Mr.. SHERMAN's remedy for
southern wrongs is permissible one
and shall be applied to Ohio. The
fourteenth amendment cuts down rep
rescntation in proportion to the number
Of voters to whom the right to vote is
denied. Dir. SHERMAN says that to
cheat at the ballot-box Is to "deny !"
the right 10 vote, and, therefore, that
Virginia and other southern States
must lose large number Of their men,
bers Of the House Of Representatives.
But here comes Ohio black with election
frauds. According to HALsTEAD on
one side and JOHN MCLEAN on the
other, Ohio has taken the rag off the
bush" in the way Of frauds and is no
longer fit TO be represented in Congress
at all. Recollect the fourteenth amend
ment applies to whites as we'll as blacks.
Mr.. WATTERsoN makes the following
amusing comments
The OHIO MARTYRs.--It looks as
if the Ohioans, with their usual unself-
ishness, had sadly neglected their own
interests while looking after the affairs
of others.
Thus, the recent election in that
State, which we were informed was for
the purpose of putting down fraud and
other kinds of lawlessness in tho South,
has, it seems, left Ohio itself in de-
cidedly chaotic condition.
Ever since the election the State has
reyerberated with charges and counter
charges Of disfranchisemen Of voters,
stufiing Of ballot-boxes, suppression OF
votes, forgery of returns, etc. The
city Of Cincinnati has been on the verge
Of another terrible riot, such as seems
liable to break out there at any time,
and while each party there has shouted
itself hoarse in accusing the other Of
the most gigantic and atrocious frauds
known against suffrage, the citizens
have not only been afraid to meet and
protest against such frauds, but have
actually taken the most vigilant pre-
cautions to prevent such a popular as
semblage and expression Of sentiment,
in order to guard against the precipita-
ton of the riot which seems imminent.
Is not this rather peculiar condi-
ton of things for State which has
taken upon itself the regulation of af-
fairs in the South?
Perhaps Ohio's citizens could vote
more freely and have more confidence
that their votes would be counted ;
perhaps they would even now feel that
their lives and property would he safer,
if they had really attempted to do for
law and human rights in their own
State what they blatantly proclaimed
was their intention to do for law and
human rights in the southern States.
What a burlesque. HALsTEAI
himself is daily proclaiming that the
election frauds in his own city, righ
under his own nose, are such as ought
to send their perpetrators to the peni
tertiary. Ohio is the land Of martyrs
truly. She has sacrificed herself in
the cause of the South.
Retributiye justice, Retributivc
justice Retributive justice The
hypocrites deserve their fate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22

The National Republican says ::
" Judged by the noise-producing pow
er of their locomotive-w whistle, the Yir-
GINA Bourbons [Democratsl are making
a magnificent campaign; but the Re-
publicans have larger boilers, and are
gagged for a higher wOrking-pressure."
And when the Republican boiler ex-
plodes on the Sd of November the
wreck of that party will be complete
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22
MAERHAGE,S.

HUDGINS-POWER - Married, October
q. 1853, in this city, at the residence or
Mrs. +. w. Chamberlaync. aunt OF the BRIDE
A. q. HUDGiNS, of Cupeper va, 10
MARY POWER.
NOORE-ISAACS.- Married, at st. James
church. by Rev. Joshua Peterkn. ID. d., on
Tuesday, goth OF October 1885, Rev. y.
SCOLLAY MOORE, OF Ierndou. Fairfax
county Va, TO ANNIE e., daughter OF Mr..
William u. lsaacs. No cards.
WIISON-WALKER .-Married. at Wash
ington, i. c., on Tuesday the 10th instant
by Rev. W. ii. Schell, pastor ofthe Christian
church al Rockville, Md. j. 9. wilson. OF
washington. d. O.. to Miss EMMA
WALKER. OF King william county, Va.
No cards.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22
Mr.. Farr-The Public Schools.

PATRICK COUNTY, Oct. 10, 1885.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
You will confer favor by answer
ing two or more questions. LIST. Has
MIR. Farr, Superintendent of Public In
struction, the right to stop the free
schools in any county where the super
visors don't make county school levy?
ID. If it is law, why has he not sent
such instructions before this year? Sd.
II it is a law, what political party en-
acted it?
The superintendent Of schools in my
county showed me letter from Mr..
Farr instructing him not to commence
any school in his county until the re-
CURED levy was made, and if no levy,
no schools. As to the levy, there never
has been county school levy. We
have district levies, but have never
thought it important to make more.
We feel that we have already too much
to pay, but We are willing to pay lit
tie more if We can't get our schools
without.
There is one remarkable thing about
it. If Mr.. Farr is so familiar with one
part Of the law, he should be also ia
miliar with another. lfhe don't he ought
to know that the supervisors make but
one general levy per annum, and that Is
generally in April or May. So accord
Ing to his order we can't get school
this session. If he had issued the
order before we closed the levy, we
might have done something, but 1t is
too late now. In writing to our super
irtendent (Mr. j. A. Taylor he tells
him not to run the schools, and the
supervisors w,N be responsible, and, to
make it more forcible, he underscores
the above in regard to supervisors.
SUPERVISOR.
The Superintendent Of Public In
struction is empowered to see that the
school laws are carried out. The Law
provides that no school district shall
receive any part of the State funds un'
less it has made provision for school
houses, furniture, apparatus, text
books for INDECENT children, and all
other means and appliances needful for
the successful operation OF the schools.
As he is q member Of the State Board
of Education, consisting Of only three
members, he has, Of course, great
powers. But, further:
The law also provides that no State
money shall be paid for public free
school in any school district until there
is fled with the county superintendent
written statement, signed by the chair
man and clerk of the board of district
schoo, trustees, testifying that th'
school has been kept in operation fol
five months during the current schoo
year, or that arrangements have beer
made which will secure the keeping i
in operation that length Of time.
If, therefore, the failure of the super
visors of any county to make count,
levy for the support Of the public
schools produces results such as thos
described in the law, it would seen
that Mr.. FAIR has the power to with
hold the State funds from such couu
ties. lie certainly claims that power
Perhaps Mr.. FARR would like to b.
heard. What has he to says We sup
pose he would not ask more than hal
column Of our space.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22
nE.A1IS~.

ASHMORE.-Dicd. on Sunday, October
IS, ] ss5, AZ the residence Of her sOn-iu-law.
Richard o Brien, 332 south Pine street Mrs.
ELIZABETH ASHMOkE, in the sixty
sixth year OF her age.
Funeral took place from Laurel-Street
Methodist Episcopal church Monday, Ocio-
Der 10, 1855.
MITCHELL.-Dled, NJ Petersburg, Va.
October 81. 1855, SADIE f.. youngest
daughter OF Julia +. and the late Samuel =.
Mitchell, in the nineteenth year OF her age
The funeral will take place from Grace
church. Petersburg. at $3.50 O'Clock To-
DAY, October pod.
REDFORD.-Dled, on the Dist Instant nj
7:I6ociock A. NJ. RICHARD REDFORD,
son OF Elizabeth and the late william Red
ford aged thrty-one years.
The funeral VIII take place from his late
residence, No. $40 south Pine street, THIS
tThutsday) AFTERNOON at 3 o'clock.
Friends OF the family invited TO attend.
New York, Washington, and Norfolk pa.
DpiS please COPY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22
Ez.Ministcr Keii0y's Reception.
philadelphia Press. 7

The Municipal Council Of the Irish
National League held special meeting
in Philopatrian Hall last night for the
purpose Of completing the arrange.
ments for the demonstration at the
Academy Of Music Wednesday evening,
October 2Sth. Hugh cCaffrey presided
After receiving the reports from the
various branches, Mr.. McCaffrey stated
that the reception to ex-Minister Kelley
at the Academy Of Music would be the
most successful demonstration ever
held in Philadelphia by lrishmea. The
several committees for the occasion
were then appointed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22

JOSH Billings says there are some
folks in the world who spend their
whole time in hunting after righteous
ness, but can't find time to practice it.
Which must remind the Virginia reader
of MAHoNE's clamor for free ballot
and fair count.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22

worth the candle, we. think that we
could find that mares nest in the col
umns Of the Dispdteh in the year 1866
or later-we mean the proposition, by
whomsoever suggested, to have the
Democrats elected in the South and the
North combine and form a House OF
Representatives containing majority
Of the representatives Of the people OF
the whole country. Negro suffrage
grew out Of that
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22
A Washington letter says

"Ex-Governor McCreary, Of Ken
lucky, now a member Of Congress from
his State, who is here, in talking about
the Virginia campaign this morning,
and especially about the proposed
speeches to be made in that State by
the bloody-shirters Logan, Sherman,
and Foraker, said 1t behooved every
good citizen Of that State, Republican
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22

The Norfolk ysrgiaiaa says that II
M. MASSEY viii engage Mr.. FonAKER
IN joint discussion the visit Of the Gov
e!no''e'eet would become the msmora.
Die event Of his lie and make him for
g. that be had won victory In Ohio.
The Fsyiaian adds that tho pArsop
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22
Horsford's Bread Preparation

PROFESSOR II. c. WHITE,
State Chemist, Athens, Ca, says |
am familiar with Professor Horsford' S
preparations. The phosphates are use
full in animal nutrition and growth; the
Phosphate Powder is, therefore, pre-
ferable to others, so far as healthfui-
ness is concerned.r
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22

Mr.. Chauncey NJ. Depew in letter
to Colonel Grant makes an interesting
contribution to the history Of Andrew
Johnson's Administration. --NeD York
Tribune.
II we had time, and the game were
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22
VALUABLE PUBLICAllON

n published this day-"THE ANEhi-
CAN DOLLAR AND THE ANGG,,1-,''ff;;ss,
IEAREK." by HoEeRr w. HUGHES.
This timely and Important monetary
nanphIet IL destined to have larse ss'o
,bro,l, bout the whole country. Price, ooe.
TIE amount can be femitted W p,sNse-
sn,t. Pub lshers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22
CLOAKS.

The largest assortment OF CLOAKS ofevery
description;
SHORT WRAPS, NEWMARKETS, DOL
MANS, RAGLANS, FOUR-IN-HANDS,
RUSSIAN CIRCULARS, and SACKS.
CHILDRAN'S CLOAKS.
In CHILDREN'S CLOAKS our stock far
suipasses that OF any former season. our
sizes will 1T a child from two years old up to
q miss Of eighteen. LEVY DAVIS.
Large assortmentof INFANTS CLOAkS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22
The GnuVnss.

Rooms STATE DEMOCRATIC }
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. :
ALEXANDRIA, Oct. 90, 1885. }
Hon. John E. Massey will speak at
Unionvillc, Orange county, October
Goth.
Hon. John 7. Harris will speak at
Goshen, Rockbridge, October 22d in
Allegheny, October 23d and oath, and
Rockingham, October Goth to 3lst.
JOHN S. BARBOUR, Chairman.
". ". Scott, Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22

Superstition is strong. When the
average man finds horseshoe he car
ries it home" And when a mule
shoe finds the average man the man is
carried home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22

The Philadelphia Press says: "The
Republican victory in Ohio was more
than any thing else a SHERMAN vic
tory" To the shame Of Ohio, that is
true.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22

The language of Mr.. MURAT HAL
STEAD would appear to indicate that he
is wild to have another pyrotechnic dis
play at the expense of the Cincinnati
taxpayers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22
ANSWER,

If be came TO this country whilst
under twenty-one years of age and his
father became a naturalized citizen, he
is entitled to vote upon being regis
tered. II not thus nsturalized, he can
Dot vote until he himself becomes a
uaturalized citizen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22

The healing and purifying qualities
Of Salvation Oil render it the best ar
ticle for the speedy and safe cure Of
liberated sores. Price only Is cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22
BRIEF COMMENT.

DIR. EDWARD EVERETT HALE has
been taking a RIP-VAN-WINKLE nap.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22
Tribute Of Respect.

Extract from the record Of meeting Of
the vcstry OF Grace Episcopal church, held
this 2Oih day of October, 1855:
" Whereas since the last meeting OF this
yesiry our felloW-member WILLIAM AL
LIN JTNKISs has departed this life,
RcSOircd, That in the death OF william
Allen jenkins we have lost an earnest and
faithful feilow-wOrker and a loved and la
mented friend: n devoted churchman. a
conscientious Christian. and an honorable
and upright gentleman. His loss Is severely
felt Ia every department OF our church
work and IN every sphere OF our church
life. His kindliness OF heart and his gen-
tie manner endeared him to all OF us. and
his memory will long live with as as friend
We have " loved and lost awhile"
MceXIress our resignation TO the Divine
will, Joining together with the regret OF
losing him the thankfulness that we have
known him. II the Lord hath taken away
the LoId hath given, and to us nothing IS
left but 10 say" Blessed be the name OF the
Lord"
Resoired. That these resolutions be spread
upon memorial page Of tho record book
OF this vesiry. and a copy sent To the family
OF the deceased.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22
WHAT WE KNOW.

We know that the chilly evenings and
damp weather make Il FALL OVERCOAr
an absolute necessity.
We know that II you contemplate pur-
chasing anything Of the kind, visit to our
Ovelcoat Department will be profitable to
you.
We know tina. the variety we show can
not be surpassed by any house in the coun-
try.
Weknow that the excellence OF material
and the attention to finish and workman
ship has made for us the reputation we pos
scss
We know that the prices we ask are sach
as only a house manufacturing It's own
goods can present.
Weknow that, no matter what yourshape
whether tall or short. stout or lean, you can
be fitted in our establishment.
We know. you know. and everybody
knows, that We are headquarters for
OVERCOATS.
Our goods the best, our prices the lowest
Perfect knowledge Is obtained by visit to
Yours. very respectfully,
AMERICAN CLOTHING COMPANY,
el6 cas-, Main street, between
Ninth and Tenth.
NJ. BENDHEIM & BROTHER.
tOc III
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22
Dax seoDs. Scrlexs, He,
THE EVENT OF THIS WEEK.
HExTER'S GRAND DISPLAY OF LA.
DIES AND CHILDREN5
CLOAKS AND WRAPS.

Beautiful Seal Plush Wraps trimmed with
Russian hare fur and tails nj s25:
Ottoman. Diagonal, and Berlin Twill Wraps
trimmed In feather trimming far
fringes. and ornaments, at s7.5O, slI,
Sf4, and SIC;
100 Ail-Wooi Black and Brown Diagonal
Newmarkets, Double -Breasted and Box
Pleated, worth $3.50. Mt SIS:
Brown and Black Cloth MISUNDERSTANDING
bound;
GrecIan seal.P Plush Sacques. extra long,
lined with fine quilted satin, and worth
$50, at s15;
20 bison Cloth Newmarkeis trimmed with
Asirachan and Beaver:
100 Elegant Ottoman, Diagonal. Berlin
Twill, and other material DOlmans:
85 Black ATWOOD Heavy stOckin etio
Newmarkets. worth SIC, at $40.
200 Stylish Jackets, In Black and Fancy,
from sl.25 to $40;
The greatest bargain OF all is one lot OsIsO
Extra Heavy Newmarkets al g..
For Misses and Children We have 300
Cloaks and Wraps I'm an Immense "a.
riety OF styles, in all sizes, from sl.2j -
SIG.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22

How long does foreigner have tqbc
in America before he becomes citizen
and votes? Or will he have to get his
naturalization papers out? The party
alluded to has been in America thirty
years and has paid capitation taxes
every year. A. c. RoCKECHARLIE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22
SpIREgaG GOODS.


+ ". BILLUPS & son, -,
LIZ FURNISHING UNDER ~--1------
TAKERS,
1906 EAST MAIN STREET lunder st. Charles
HoteD.
BURIAL GASES, SHROUDS, and FU.
NERAL CONNEYASCE5 furnished ut all
hours. Telegraph orders attended TO day or
night. Telephone No. AS. ~ ID
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22

THE POLITE ART OF DANG ~
Il ING.-Aiadam l.. LOUIS has OPEN "a
ed her classes at Monticello dan lOrI n
reception ofpupis L ESDAf. H. 49,
DAY, and SATURDAY AFrEHNJONS az
80 o'clock. New College Lancars Just out.
Plain waltzos taught Ia fiVe lessons. Tho ser-
man and NY fancy dances Will be intro
duced. Childfen taken four years Old.
For particulars call AZ the Academy or al
dress through post-Ofilce 1908 east Mars i3J
street or 3O7 east Broad street.
Oc lf-lfu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22
MILITARY NOTICE

MILITARY NOTICE.
HEADQUARTERS STUART IA
Ii HORSE q U A RDS. RICH XXI
MOND, VA, OCTOBER %. 1883. ~
TRoOPERs Assemble IN full dress uniform.
nlto bring fatigue cap. at Clty-Hal lot,
THIS Thursday MORNING at IL O'Clock.
By order Of OTwAY J. ALLEN. Captain.
CHARLES EUKER.
oc22.1t First Sergeant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22

E0RGE A. AINSLIE &esM
" SONS. CARRlAGE- BUi lib O.
ERS RICHMOND. WA full stock On
LANDAUs. LANDAuLETrEs. vICfO-
RIAS. PRAEltlN5, BU6GiES &c Any
style vehicle built to order. REtAtnlNd
priees. a few DvEHicLE9
very cheap. IA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22
DRESS GOoDS--ALL THE FALL AND
WINTER NOVELTIES

" ~ Z NV w 'F'F' TIT
Atwood Trcots nj SOC;
Au-Wool Ladies Cloth AZ Csc:
Double Width Cashmere at IL g.:
Double W tdth Cashmere Al zoe.
20 pieces Burrettes at Soc;
1 lot Of Dress Goods at &C.;
57.inch Ladies Cloth at 7jc.;
Handsome Plaids at 2Oc.:
VeTv Pine Body Cashmere in Scarlet Car
net. Blue. Brown, and Black IN 2jc.
5 600 yards OF satin Berber, regular retail
price IN Csc. in remnants and irc,s-ptt
terms at l2Lc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22

Members can obtain reserved seats a. @
+. JohnstOn's on WEDNESDAY, MORN
ING 2lst instant 40 % cents each. Oc y a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22
FLANNEI.S.

HOSIERY.
Navy, Seal, Red. and oxford Heavy Ribbed
school Hose al lOc.;
Misses Full Regular Made Hose. dark
shades. at 20c.:
Misses Fun Regular Made Ribbed Hose az
zoe.
Special BARGAINS I'm Ladies' Hose.
Amll line of Ladies' and Children's Meriu1
and Cashmere Hose.
CoLoRED LACEs FOR DRESS TRIM
MiNGS.
THRFE-BUTTON KID GLOVES. elegant
quality, 5uc.
10 styles RED TABLE-DAMASk, 81 Inches
wide. ~ 33c
Don't forget To look at our
REMNANTS OF SATIN BERBElS AZ 12sr.
RED. CREAM. AND nRAB ELDER DOWN
for Infants and Childreus Coaks
All the latest Partisan novelties In
JERSEYS FOB LADIES.
CURTAIN LACES and LACE CO RrAiN5
at prices not TO be matched In the city.
Special LOW PRICES this week Ina
SHAWIS AND RALMoRAL SKIRTS.
All shades FEATHER TRIMMING at soc.
CORsETs.
French Woven Embroidered Bust Corseta
al 75c:
French Woven Corseis at SOC.
French Satteen COrsets at 81:
l0ttyles Of the renowned X. X q; 'oi-ef
no better.fltting COnets made from
soc. to $3.50.
We will offer special barga ms this week In
PLATED JEWELkl, LACES.
HANDKERCHlEFS. RIBBONS.
NECKWtAR, FANCY NElLlNGS,
BClTONS. TOWELS. SfIEETiNGS. Sc. &c
l.. HENTER. S07 Broad street.
between Third and Fourth streets.
oc 1s-Su .Tu6Th
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22
SILKGOODs.

SILK GOODS.
Colored Dress Silks at 76c.
COlOred Dress silks AZ 81;
Black Dress silks st 60c.;
Rack Dress silks at 700;
Black Dress silks At 81;
Black Dress silks sl2j;
Black All-Silk Rhadamas At 81:
Black AI-Silk Rhadamas az sl25;
All-Silk Black brocaies Al 81, si2j. and
$3.50;
Plain and Brocaded Nelveteens a Soc
Colored Silk-Nelvets. all shades. a. 81.
Colored silk. Velvets, brocaded. al SIS.
BLANKETS AND COMFORrABLES.
IO-4 White Blanketsatsl
lO-4 White Blankets al SIPS;
1914 White Blankets al 81.
lQ-41l.4 and 1874 Blankets Al SO.
Large Com fortabes al 75c., 81, slZj. $50.
FLANNEIS.
Gray Twilled Flannel loc.:
Heavy Red Twiiied Flannel, Ice:
Heavy White Twilcd Flame. 2ic
30 pieces white Flannel. All Wool. Ice.
Bargains I'm Shaker flannels;
20 pieces JeSey-Stri ped tlannels, Tor Chii-
dren ClOaks al 80 anu 6jc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22

On this occasion the performance VIII take
place at y kMORY HALL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22
MEETINGS.

MEMBERS OF AMITY&
wi LODGE. No. 10. A. +. AND A. w
-Attend the stated meeting OF
your lodge THIS Thursday EVENING
22d Instant, at ST. Adams Hall at 2 O'Clock:
Members of sister lodges invited TO meet
with MS. BY order Of the w. NJ
b. +. SHEPPERSON,
nc oo-1ts Secretary.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-20

merely to administer them and | must
take the law as find it, and so it must
be with all public officers who do pub
lie service. They are bound to obey
the law, in all respects, both in the per
formance Of their duties and in the
compensation which they receive for
their services. If the legislature has
not provided a proper compensation the
fault is with them and the officer who
performs the service must accept them
as part of the penalty for holding a
public office.
The statute which has been referred
to by counsel do not think meets this
case. 1t evidently provides for cases of
collection by the treasurer Of monies or
other funds for the county. Certainly
in this case there was no collection. 1t
was not collection but a sort of pay
ment by the county Of its debts, or
rather conversion of debt into bonds,
and therefore / do not think that this
statute applies. My attention has not
been called to any statute which would
apply to this case. and the statute which
provides for the funding Of the debt
certainly makes no provision for com.
pensaton of any Of the officers, and |
am unable TO see now any compensa-
ton for those services can be permitted
or allowed. i shall therefore render
judgment in both of these cases for the
amount stated to have been received by
these officers and judgment may be
drawn accordingly.
have only this to add and / do not
care TO make any more extended re-
marks on the subject, that the only safe
way for any public officer is to obey the
the law and if there is any doubt as to
what his duties are he can examine the
statute, as in the most Of cases it is
pretty plain and if he can not find stat
utory authority for any act it is pretty
safe to say that the act is not authorized
by law. If all officers would be a little
more careful in examining the law and
in trying to obey the law it would save
them much trouble.
Judgment will be rendered in both of
these cases in favor Of the plaintiff and
against the defendants for the amounts
sued for.