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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-05-13
The TOWNSEND 6RS6.
Now In Progress in Lancaster. The Shooting
OF Mrs. Townsend by Her Husband, M ".
Townsend, Judioialg Investigated

What promises to be the most SEN
sational and the most warmly contest
ed criminal case ever tried in Grant
county was.begun before Judge Glenn
entson last Monday afternoon-the
trial of Mark Wheeler Townsend for
the murder of his wife in September,
1885.
The awful character of the charge,
the high standing of the accused and
of his people in this county, other al
legged crimes that throw their somber
shadows over the accusation, the able
counsel on both sides of the case, and
the prominence of several of the wit
J nesses summoned, all combine to
awaken extraordinary interest.
Promptly at 1886 Under-sheriff Nc
Gonigal by order OF the court declared
court open and ready for business.
The list of jurors summoned on a
special venire was read.
At the request of Dist. Attorney
Howe. Ed. NJ. Lowry was appointed to
assist in the prosecution. Mr.. I. L.
Cleary had previously been appointed
by the court to defend Mr.. Townsend.
A request to have Mr.. Brennan APP
pointed to assist in the defense was
denied on the ground that it is the
unvarying rule of the court not to APP
point more than one lawyer to defend
in any case. Mr.. Brennan will con-
tinue to act as counsel for the defense
but his fees will not be paid by the
state.
Mr.. Townsend was Brought into
the court room and took his seat by
his attorneys. He was neatly dressed
in a grey suit, and had the calm, i'm
passionate demeanor so noticeable in
him. Mr. Townsend is a man of iron
nerve and whether proven innocent
or guilty may be expected to give but
little outward expression of feeling
however intense it may really be.
Monday afternoon was occupied IN
securing a jury; the list of 81 names
was exhausted and the jury still in
complete. The judge ordered another
yenire of IS to be summoned and on
Tuesday morning the proceed
ings to get a satisfactory jury were
continued.
At 1880 a. NJ. both sides expressed
themselves as satised and the follow
ing gentlemen were sworn in to fairly
and truly try the case:
THE JURY
Timothy Murley. city marshal .Boscobe1
r. p. Green. farmer ..-......-.......- .Fennimore
Benz. Petty. farmer Cassville
Chas. Sisson. miller .......--...... jamestown
James o. Laird. village marshal Cuba City
VIM. s. Knox, farmer .. ..,..... Dickeyyille
Robert Bloyer farmer - Muscoda
c. y. Graham. farmer .................. Lancaster
T. Davis, organ agent Platteville
Fred Kemper farmer Lancaster
r. c. Bennett. minister Platteville
Geo Chadders. miner . British Hollow
OF the other jurors summoned
Thomas Beetham, Frank Morris, A.
d. Howell Chris Kraemer, H. H.
Hounsell. G. E. Borah, Geo. Maiben,
r. Austin. j. H. Coons. Albert Alex
ander, Frank Walker, r. j. Bennett,
Peter Hoffman. Henderson Halferty,
Robert Wilkinson. Dexter Angus and
Geo. Budd were excused because they
had formed an opinion Of the guilt or
innocence of the accused; Henry Vos-
berg and Geo. McClain because they
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FEW BOATS ENGAGED.
YET THE TEXAS WHEAT CROP
WILL SOON DE MOVING.
ship Owners Want More for Tb.;r
vessels Thnn the shippers Are
willing to offcr.

Galveston, Texas. June 29.--The latest
and most reliable estimates place tie
TEXAS wheat crop at nine and a half mil
hon bushels. OF this amount fully one
half VIII be exported and OF this Calves
ton stands good chance to get a big
sice' This export grain should commence
TO move by July 10. and should show IN
hero very shortly thereafter.
In this connection inquiry among the
steamship men develops the fact that lit
tie or no tonnage has yet been engaged to
handle the business. The shippers and the
steamship people are far apart on the mat
ter OF rates and the ship agents declare
there Is no tonnage offering at the rates
demanded by the shippers. There is plenty
Of tonnage in sight which can be secured il
the rates were shaded trifie, and IL IL
thought In well advised circles that tho
steamship people and grain exporters will
get together before there is any pressing
demand for tonnage.
The steamship people have a whole lot
to contend with in figuring on tonnage.
The advent of berth toats al Galveston has
removed much Of the speculative elemen,
so FAR as the ship broker Is concerned
but the chartered boat will continue to be
factor in the movement OF Galveston bus
mess TOR some time to come Whatever
action Is to be taken must be taken soon
as there arc not elevators enough in Texas
to keep the crop here
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GRAIN RATE RAISED.
WHARF COMPANY INCREASES IT'S
CHARGES 81 PER CENT.
Railrond Men In IL FIuttcr, hut the
Wharf Company officials Think
II Is All Right.

Galveston. Texas. June 2a.-The Calves
ton Wharf company has announced us
grain tariff for next season, and the eai-
weston railroads are in quite little liulter
as A consequence. During the last two
wears the Wharf company has made a lS'e
of / cent bushel en- wheat. This cent
covered trackage Wharfage and elevator
charges. These charges were nuch io"e'
than those in vogue at any other sui or
Atlantic soaboard port, and enabled Tie
Galveston lines TO build up grain bust
ness for Galveston. which posslol! they
could net have done without this assist
ance.
But the railways declare that Galveston
is net yet sufficiently strong as gram
port to stand the nov tariff, wnich wiz
charge cents per 100 pounds on wheat and
81 per car additional for trackage.
Such contracts as have been maze ny
the Galveston lines for the movement Oh
carly wheat have been made on the OASIS
cf the old rate. and as consequence lucy
are in a great hurry to cancel such cen
tracts as they can and shut off others IN
I'll the new wharf tariff, whlch goes ihto
effect July !, can be considered,
What effect this new tariff VIII nave
upon Galveston's prospects for grain ie-
mains to ne seen. l..
The Wharf company does not share IN
the alarm which the railway men profess
to feel over the situation. high ofnciai
of that company said today that they hau
discussed the matter very thoroughly ana
that the grain men did not desire that the
wharf company do more in the way OF
rates than is done at New Orleans.
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burned. No other case near the city has
been reported today and citizens are feel
ing easier.
The contest as to who will be the Gcd-
dess OF Liberty in Beauronts Fourth OF
July celebration will close tomorrow af-
ternoon at 2 o'clock. The vote as counted
this afternoon stands as follows: Miss
Sipera Solinsly. 80; Miss Mamie Casey, 81
Miss Sadie Langham. .; Miss Lizzie Cas-
well. 6: Miss Irene Fuller. 3; Miss Agnes
HAMPSHIRE. /. This,is an election in which
1t would be hard to pick the winner
though two of the young ladies are far
In the lead of tho others. One person can
vote as often as he plcases, however. and
the close tomorrow promises to be excit-
np and there are those who this afternoon
prophecy that dark horse Will carry off
the honors.
MIR. j. X. Satler of Kountze, who served
as engrossing clerk in the lower house
of the recent legislature, is today con-
graduating himself as being one of the few
mortals who are blessed Mr.. Salter came
from Nashville. Tenn. last night and in
getting off the train in this city he left
a pocket book containing $40 on a seat In
the coach. Today he received telegram
from Conductor Morris, who had charge
of the train saying that the pocket book
was in his possession and not / cent Of
the money was missing.
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W hurtsln,

Wharton, Texas. June 30. Professor
Foster Was unanimously nominated for
superintendent of the public schools at the
county convention OF the White Mans
Union association.
The Bay city came in last night Cap
tain White informed The Post reporter that
he recently made the trip from Wharton
TO bay city In five hours and returned In
eight hours Captain White has proved be-
You'd q doubt that the Colorado liver la
nayigable for large boslts built 10 draw isss
than two feet OF water
Last Saturdays edition proved The POST =
supremacy in this section as a news me-
dunn. In less than an hour after he ar
rival OF the mail Post could not be OBJ
tained for love or money in spite OF extra
COMICS sent
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U. G. V. RESOLUTIONS.
SOUTHERN AUTHORS SHOULD DE
GIVEN ENCOURAGEMENT.
san Jacinto Day Recommended as
the Confederate Memorial
Day In Texas.

At recent meeting Of the Sui Ross
camp Of United Confederate veterans held
ut Bonham the following resolutions We're
introduced by Captain Duprce and unani-
mously adopted
Resolved. /. That we lament the sys-
tematic manner in which the South has
been malfgncd and misrepresented by
Northern writers touching the causts and
conduct OF the great war between the
North and the South.
.. That We have confidence in the In
tegrity. wisdom and patriotism of the
members OF the histrionic committee of
tho United Confederate veterans. and we
pledge them our hearty support in their
efforts to provide histories suitable for use
In the public and private schools of the
South.
3. That We now feel It our bounden duty
TO offer our warm encouragement and
hearty support to the Southern authors
who have contributed some excellent his-
torical and literary works, and to those
also who may contemplate embarking In
the profession OF authorship.
4. That the time has now come when We
OF the South should no longer depend upon
the North TO do our writing for us and
supply us with newspapers. magazines and
school hooks; that Southern people should
encourage Southern authors and Southern
publishers.
8. That We as Sonfederate veterans here
by announce our purpose and determine
tion never to rest Satisfied until all such
books as Barnes Brief School History Of
the United States IL completely banished
from the public and private schools Of the
South.
q. That We iniorse and recommend Mrs.
S. r. Lees school history OF the United
States. Miss Louise Maniy's Southern
Literature" aud DR.. J. l.. n. CNrrya ex-
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AN OIL CAN EXPLODED.
LITTLE GIRL BURNED TO DE .TH
AND RESIDENCE DESTROYED.
Family Used All Endenvor to snve
the Child mud Permitted the
House 10 Burn.

San Augustine. Texas. June 2T.-Ysatar-
day evening about o'clock Mr.. G. W Al
Wis, who lives about two miles east of
town, lcst his residence and almost all its
contents by fire. HIS little gici, Lena,
went into the store room TO build fire to
get supper In kudling the fire she poured
kerosene oil in the stove, 1t blaaed up and
caught the oil In the can, which she
dropped Her clothing having caught fire.
she ran through the hall and into the front
yard. her father and older SISTER following.
She In her maddened anguish attempted 10
jump into the we'll but was caught by her
father and sister. and the flames extn-
gulshcd, but too late, ~ she diei thia
evening about o'clock. Mr.. A.vi.S lost his
residence and all it's contents. h. ani all
present being engaged In trying to save the
little girl. until the fire In the house was
raging in all its fury. He lost his home
aud everything In 1t a few years ago In
the same way. Mr.. Avis and his family
are all good people. and subscription will
be started tomorrow for his relief. which
will doubtless meet with liberal response
from all who know him and are able to as
sist him.
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Y DESPERATE FIGHT.
YOUNG FARMERS SETTLE A DIS
PUTE WITH KNIVES.
One of Them VIII Die, While the
Other Is Badly Wounded In
Half II Dozen Places.

San Augustine. Texas. June 2s.--Worl
reached here today Of bloody tragedy
about ten miles northwest of here yester-
day. in this county. Todd Parish and Sam
Paividon had had some misunderstanding
about some trivial affair and yesterday
met at church and fought with their pocket
knives, carving each other in a fearful
manner. 1t is said Parish will die, and
Palvidon is terribly carved and stabbed in
half dozen places,
They are both young married men. and
the AFFAIR ia much regretted
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celient constitutional treatise entitled the
Southern States OF the American Union. '
4. That we invite all school teachers,
school patrons, school officers and school
trustees to aid us in having the risiEg
generation taught from such text books
On history that will give the truth, the
whole truth, and nothing but the truth,
toucing the important facts of our history,
to the end that our childGn may not view
us as a bigotcd, unprincipled lot OF slave
drivers, traitors and rebels. when such cpl
thets are not sustained by the truth Of his
tory
s. That the South from beginning to end
acted purely in self defense during the civil
war and has no apologies to offer. and no
cause for blush OF shame on account Of
her conduct during that long aud bloody
struggle.
all Just and fair minded men in the
Norr well as in the South to aid us
In melting out impartial Justice to all
sections OF our common country.
10. That we recommend san Jacinto day,
April n. as the annual memorial day
of the United Confederate Veterans OF
Texas
II. That. whereas. there Is now a
movement on foot In Texas Originated by
the C. A. RI TO have the S0ih day OF
May declared legal holiday by our pres
ent legislature; therefore. he 1t resolved
that our senator and representatives at
Austin are hereby requested and instructed
10 exert themselves 10 the utmost to pre-
vent such legislation; that copies Of these
resolutions be sent to them instanter
by the secretary Of this catnp
l2. That we congratulate our legislature
upon the passage of the Uniform text
book law. as said law will enable US more
easily 10 expunge partial Histories from
our public free schools
l3. That all military titles should be
avoided by the L. G. V ornnlzations
II. That these resolutions he Siblishea
In the Confederate Veteran and such other
prints as may be friendly 70 The cause Of
truth and Justice
10. That our delegates to the State and
National reunions are hereby instructed
10 abide by and support these resolutions.
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A Girl jailed for vngrnncy.

Georgetown. Texas, June ga pretty
l5-year- old white girl was lodged in jan
yesterday evening on the charge of va
grancy. She was arrested at Taylor by
Constable Gamble. She gives her name as
Alice Nibbs. and says her home is at Lock
hart. She was found in company with Two
male companions named Albert Lawrence
and James Cole who were also jailed,
charged with fornication
The grand jury meets next week anu
VIII take up their cases.
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DEATH OF A HEROINE.
DROWNED IN TUE BRtXos WHILE
TRYING TO SAVE \ BnoTHER.
Boy Was Caught by the Current and
the Girl Plunged In When He
Called for Help.

Richmond, Texas, June 2a-At AGO thi,
afternoon two little children, brother and
sister, were drowned in tho Brazos. the
girl proving herself heroine by giving her
life in an endcavor to save her younger
brother. They were Sarah and Arthur
I'r'ddy, aged 10 and . years respectively
children of George Priddy. a carpenter.
They went to the river about o'clock
and Arthur soon went in to battle, though
he did not know how to swim. He oaurh,
hold Of limb which projected over the
water and was hanging on when #
snapped He was caught by the current
and had soon drifted into leep water.
When he cried out, Sarah not knowing
how to swim, but with the thought of
saving her brother. at once plunged INTO
the river to his rescue She managed aftor
nara fisht 10 reach him, and they clasped
each other. In a moment they had gone
under. there being no chance 70 save then,
then. their arms about each other. Their
bodies have not yet been recovered The
grief of the parents is very great and thew
have the sympathy of the whole community
In thei. sad bereavement.
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Bastrop. Texas, June es.The June term
OF district court took up tho criminal dock
ct today The grand jury adjourned satur-
day. having found indictments for twenty
four felony eases and six misdemeanors
Among the Indictments are the following:
John Williams, burglary and arson; Dolores
Alearas. murder Alien White. murder.
Juan Ardr,nger. burglary; Frank Baltze-
gar, theft Of cattle. Nes Welborn theft
of cattle. Henry Chambers. set for
Monday. July 9. and special vonire or
dered for seveniy-fiyo Jurors; Dolores AL
caras murder. set for Friday. July q. AL
len White, murder, set for Wednesday.
July T.
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ties. which are eliminated and Of course
settled absolutely; freight rates. heavy
bales. uniform size and in fact, MT. Mvorc
took up every question discussed SO Tar,
and asserted that the round bale wouin
solve every difficulty encountered. Mr..
Moore then stated that the company hau
decided to lease the press 20 responsible
ginuers having good stands for royalty
OF 90 cents per hundred pounds OF iiu'
cotton baled the company delivering the
machine on the cars at Chicago and fur-
nishing superintendent to put In the
machinery aud start It successfully, and
requiring that the bales be put up accord
Ing 10 the companys standard. II the
ginner would sell the American Cotton
company the cotton the royalty OF 20 cents
per hundred would be returned to the gin
ner. Mr.. Moore stated that the company
preferred to buy the cotton and would Of
fer a premium Of 20 cents hundred over
the market price for the square bales
therefor.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The afternoon session Of the Texas Cot
ton Giuners' association today was devoted
principally to the discussion of the round
bale system.
The officers of the association were re-
elected by reclamation. as follows: Presi-
dent, W. H. McKinnon OF Schulenburg'
vice presidents. Il. e. Baggett OF Belton,
Clarence NJ. Hubby o, Waco and j. n.
kealy OF Denton, in the order named; sec
rotary and treasurer. Charles Banister OF
Waco: assistant secretary. C. T. Hunter OF
Marlin.
Ullas was selected for the next place OF
meeting and the time was changed from
the last Monday OF June to the first Tues
day In May.
The following is the COMMITTEES appointed
to confer With the Cotton Buyers associa-
tion Oh the heavy bales: Henry schafir, c.
?. Harris. s. o. Hassoil Charles Banls-
ter, y. X. AicCoilum \. II. STAIRS ana
". W. Boyd The following committee
was appointed to act with Commissioner
A. J. Rose IN procuring ginning and
other Important statistics: l.. H Peters
OF Waxahachic. chairman; SjIas Reed Of
Rogers. a. Il. McCollom OF Waco, Henry
schafer OF Lorena and II, l.. Brown OF
Giddlngs.
The association adjourned to meet In
Dallas the first Tuesday IN May, 1898.
COMMISSIONER ROSE.
Mr.. Bart Moore reeelved note from
Commissioner A. j. Rose, stating that he
could rot ~ at the convention.
Mr. Rose vas on the programme Tor an
address but official business prevented his
attendance.
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improvements At Palestine.

Palestine, Texas, June 2s.--The aspIs
of poles for the new electric light pl.s
has arrived, and the company is sdtI
right ahead, putting them up and layi4
the main wires.
Mother earth was plowed into toby n
the production Of F. G.. Bailey's handBcn
two story brick, corner Main and IArssta
streets.
Considerable Improvements are bd1
made in the erection Of new additions =
present residences.
Work on the new brick scbool houe ,
going forward.
Altogether. this city should b pcM
Of herself. With steady growth 10 MI!
and not failure in SIX months, W. -
something OF which to be proud
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ON TRIAL FOR ENTERTAINMENT.
E.trndition Proceedings in the Case

Entrudition Proceedings In the Case
of Mexican Customs 0fhci"I.
Eagle Pass, Texas, June 2o.-Ihe eN-
tradition trial Of Agapito Garcia, the GUS
toms broker of Porfiro Diaz. charged with
embezzling government. funds, was pesuh
before Judge Walter ellis this morning
Judge W W McLeary of San Antonio Is
representing the Mexican government anu
Judge j NJ. Goggin the defense. Great IN :
terest IS manifested in the trial, the court
house being crowded by representative
business men of both sides of the river
The trial promises to be OF long Duration
owing to the numerous witnesses on De-
half OF the Mexican government.
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Granted a New Trial.

Dallas. Texas. June 2s.-J. y. Co0t
formerly postmaster at Quinli1, 7izis' =
Gently convicted of defJarfng lne s0''
ernmeht of $4,000 by means d lcsa n1s!
orders, was granted new ua " ss IVY.
swayne. 1t appears that ne y sn,..
which Cook was tried applies 70 . n', X,
meanors. whereas the jury tonss !, ~. ~
of a crime. At former tern Y ,, s
Cook was convicted for the sans V !. n
and given sentence Of four yean y, 1,s =.
Detroit house of correction. He was s,.u |.
ed a new trial on technically s;u ~. :
the one Judge Swayne discovers h, w. ~.
Cook is still in jail, however, as ns s. W.
eminent has three other enalsss
him
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,,,.no Murder Trial.

Waxabachie, Texas. June 2s.-ins w.
of J. V. Wood, charged with the ns'.., y.
of Tom whatley at Ennis ao0u' y,
ago. is in progress. A grea. m sss, =
nesses have testified, and from .h wss' v,s
said it is learned that three e.. sD u Whit.
fred one of the shots took elle esn - "S IN
fred the fatal shot The ciotn, a',, WU.u j,
beinp introduced by the attorneys =
bullet holes are shown p'su.h e house q
The killing took piaoe .,,r ~ Ennis q
Dollie Hammond In inc wy "
August II, 1886.
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o1n RAMS roR GENoA.

The French steamship Marco, now load
ing for Genoa, will take 1000 tons OF OLD
rails among her cargo. The rails came
from the international and the Galveston,
Houston and Henderson railways This Is
the second large shipment of old rails made
from this port for Genoa during the last
fow months. the other, shipment OF 1900
tons. being made by the Santa Fc.
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~, near nnbea. torp. s N

Orange. Texas. June w :, iron y
Bland is in receipt OF a lsl ~, .t.,Ipg "
,rict Judge stephen P. "es' ! -, VI
bo would be here tomorrow . 4,. "a 3
application fer discharge llo .usd ID y
der a writ of habeas corpus ' y n Vi
a Charles Mears. who has be-. been II, X s
several weeks charged w n,mber d "
of Jake Richardson. - ,oncd and ~ =
nesses have been summons'
may occupy some time
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Nr,y RcceIyer Appoln.sso I,

Dallas. Texas. June s'--,a :. = H.uIt|
States district court today ". ~
ton, sa''1 United States district atio =. c.,,s.
signed as receiver Of the n com ,n.Ss, Tens
Seed oil company Of ,.s liabilities Is,
which recently failed, VIII, ,noin.l crsdlsrs
c se s1oo, 900, Tho princa,p'ss ,pis,Isa
arc 81. Louis bankers a nnu II. GO,
Jug ,ann =, Dailas 10 be receiver. ~
n ra in a $4,000 BOND
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FATALLY INJURED.


Alvin. Texas, June 29-G, w. Saunders,
farmer living on Chocolate bayou, met
with an accident yesterday that will Prob
ably prove fatal. He was hauling a load
OF logs to Alvin and In slipping from the
wagon fell underneath. The team started
and Mr.. Saunders was terribly mashed
about the chest and side. II is thought he
Nill die
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R1pLEy's NEW OFFICE.

Daniel Ripley, agent NJ tho Lone Star
Steamship line, has rented the entire lower
ner Of Strand and Twenty first, lately oc-
cupied by Cross & Co. and is fitting it
up for tho local offices OF his company.
He will move into them as soon as conf
pleted.