New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-04-27

o'n" "a PAo'An w Ihe CouIt WHY tue charge
was erroneous. The error in it was not one
of mere verbal inaccuracy or incomplete
ness Of statement. -.-@ +
'As it appears that this case has been
tried three times it is unfortunate that
error should have occurred at the trial
but the error is so manifest and so sub
stantial that we cannot avoid granting q
new trial. This renders it Unnecessary to
consider any of the points discussed by
counsel.'
| This case has been one of the most pc
culiar and long-drawn. out in the history
of the courts of this state. It was first
brought up before Judge Webber sever
al years ago. Peterson had been state
senator prior to that, and had violated
his pledge to vote for Cushman K. Davis
for United States senator. Tbereupon
someone in New Ulm-Albert Blanchard
sent him an unsigned telegram to the
following effect: ''Slippery Sam, your
name is pants.''
Sam at once commenced suit against
the Western Union Telegraph Go. for
$4,000 damages.
At the first trial, the jury gave him
the full amount asked for.
Judge Webber granted new trial,
and the next jury cut down the amount
to $1,000.
From this an appeal was taken to the
supreme court.
That court sustained the lower courts
opinion as to the libel itself and the
publication thereof, but ordered new
trial on the ground that the damages
were excessive. This decision will 90
on record as one of the most sarcastic
opinions ever written by the court.
On the third trial, Peterson won an.
other victory, but the damages were as
sessed, in compliance with his attorneys
request, at only $1,000.
From this another appeal was taken
to the supreme court, with the result az
given above. The company has won it!
point, and Peterson is out his expenses.
Linden-Hanska.
On Friday Mrs. Hans Ulen died II
Linden after sickness extending over {
period of several months. The deceased
was born in the town of Riverdale II
Watonwan county about thirty years
ago and was a woman universally es
teemed.
On the same day death summoned Ole
Brudeli, a resident Of Riverdale. Mr.
Brudeli had passed the middle of life
having been born in Norway over fifty
years ago. The best part of his life was
spent in this country as resident OF
Lake Hanska, and he was always known
to take deep Interest in political and
ecclesiastical affairs.
Messrs. Cove and Wicks of Madelia
have heen making an effort of late to
start Modern Woodmen lodge in Lake
Hanska, but without success. From
one standpoint this is to be regretted.
A lodge in the country, made up exclus.
lively Of country people would do much
to draw the people together and espec1-
ally the younger members of the COM
munity, causing them to act harmoni-
ously together on questions, affecting the
welfare of each. On the other hand, we
cannot but approve of the prudence ex-
ercised by the younger generation in not
acting too hastily. Dearly purchased
experience has taught the country folks
to be wide-awake. When it IS shown
that the order has stable future,
branch in the Scandinavian settlements
of Brown county will be almost a GER
tainty.
It is stated on good authority that
Hans Blessum intends to have the land
around the store and creamery laid out
into town lots.
Olof Green has resigned as clerk at
the Hanska store and is succeeded by
Otto Miller.
DR.. Mccarthy of Madelia will have
office hours at Bruce's place near the
store every Wednesday.
John Olstad has purchased Eno1ll Al
nes' land near Revere in Redwood coun-
.ty and has already taken possession.
Mr.. Bergoust IS conducting q NorWeg-
ian school in the Amundson and Broste
districts.
Paul No and family have returned
from Fergus Falls. Mr.. Mo will make
his future home IN ST. James.
Andrew Johnson's son, John, is home
from Minnoa nnl;c a<ya;n 5s