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Year: 1874

UNFAIRNESS OF ET-G or. WASH


BURN'S STATEMENT.


That Ex-Goy. Washburn was un-
necessarily exercised in regard to
the resolutions Of inquiry introduce
ed at Madison, his best friends must
admit. Unless there was something
to be covered up, why all this smoke.
Why such a labored and lengthy
defense before any charges were
made. Why such a determined eff
fort to convince the Committee on
State Affairs that the law gave him
authority to make a breakfast of our
harbor if he chose, when the law is
so very plain, that "FoR THESE PUR-
POSES" "the removal of the dyke
and for preventing any diversion of
the current of said river from It's
natural mouth" he should be allow
ed the latitude claimed by him, and
&" for these purposes" alone, is any
latitude given.


We wonder it never occurred 20
him to account for the reason that
lead Judge Miller to make the
suggestion upon the first hear
ing, that possibly the injunction
would be dissolved upon the build
ing Of dyke. Was it possible in
his frequent journeyings into Min
nesota he had never been shown the
magnificent plan of Duluth as sketch
ed by her founders, with canal and
dyke and cut through Rice's Point.
Perhaps Judge Miller had seen it
hence the suggestion that Jay Cooke
took so kindly to.


This first dyke his defense says,
"Duluth went on and built and shut
off the diversion of waters from St.
Louis river" This was the dyke
that Mr.. Washburn knows turned
the ST. Louis about as effectually as
an old Virginia worm fence would
turn a nor'-easter, and the first part
of which was blown out of the bay
before the last part was put down.


As to his scientific commission to
Year: 1874

determine whether water would run
the fastest up Hill or down, that was
congincingly decided by the very
competent witness that testified in
his behalf before the committee.
Still its object was always a mystic
ry 70 common folks with ordinary
eyes, unless upon the principle of
fair dealing i'll prize fighting, a de-
sire to give Duluth ali opportunity to
come to "time."


The name of the citizen of Supe-
rlor who failed for one week to re-
ply to Mr. Washburn's letter asking
advice, should have been given, as
by his delay, he came within three
days OF cheating the gentleman out
OF n compromise, as the time for the
defendants to answer would then
have eXpired,and judgment entered.


L Mr.. Washburn was acting in
such perfect good faith, why did he
allow it to be asserted by us and
believed by the attorneys for the
State, till within the last two weeks,
that the suit was not dismissed,
when in his defense he admits he
stipulated, when the compromise
was made, for its dismissal so soon
as the appropriation for dredging
and act for bridging the St. Louis
river had passed congress.


1t may have been so, but we are
of the opinion that the States attor-
neys are too good lawyers to have
asked in their complaint for only
one narrow shoot in the dyke. But
the defense tells us, An opening
having been made in the dyke there
was no reason for maintaining the
suit any longer, as ,oe had o6tai,aed
all IRE asked for IN the suit and it
was dismissed" Poor suit One
good keg of powder could have ac-
complished as much.


Why, it may be asked, was this
compromise made, when at no dis
tant day, in the prophetic eye of the
defense, but never explained to the
people Of Superior, "the Northern
Pacific would not have the ability
to build the road" unless for the
purpose Of washing his hands Of our
affairs by a transaction that but few
men possessing his knowledge would
have entered into.
Year: 1874

CHAPTER 27.


AN ACT to provide for the appointment of


Fire Wardens in certain cases.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, repre-


sented in senate and assembly, do enact as


follows:


Section /. The board of supervisors of any
town in the counties of Ashland Bayfield, and
Douglas are hereby authoriaed to appoint,
and it is hereby made their duty to appoint,
upon the petition of ten resident freeholders
of any unincorporated village in any of said
towns, a suitable person to perform the du-
ties of a Fire Warden for said village or vii
lagos.


Sec 2 Such Fire Warden shall be a resi-
dent of the village in which he is to act, and
shall be freeholder therein, and shall hold
his Office for one year from the date of his
appointment.


Sec g. The town board may remove said
Fire Warden from Office if found guilty by
them of neglect of duty or malfeasance in
said office, provided that such charges shall
be in writing and copy thereof shall be
served upon the accused at least ten days be-
fore the trial of said charges Upon the re-
moval of any such Fire Warden in such man
ner it shall be the duty of said board imme-
diately to fill the vacancy thereby created,
and the person so appointed shall hold the
office for the unexpired term of his prcdeces-
SOr.


Sec. f. 1t shall be the duty of said Fire
Warden to take all necessary and proper
means for the prevention of fires in said vii
lage, and to that end he may at any time en-
ter into or open any house, storehouse or
other building or enclosure within said village
for the purpose of inspecting the same and
with a view to guard against fire. 1t shall be
the duty of said Fire Warden to enter any
building within the limits of said village
where he may have reason to believe danger
of fire exists, III consequence of any chimney,
pipe, lamp, gas fixtures, or from any other
cause, and give directions to the owner or
occupants for such changes, repairs or modi-
Year: 1874

FROM the citizens Of Superior
who have just returned from Madi-
son, we hear only the most crafty
ing expressions Of satisfaction with
their interviews with Gov. Taylor.
They all seem to think he has the
ring of the true metal, and were
very favorably impressed with his
intelligence. fine personal appear
ance, afable manners aud true dig
nifty They claim that cur farmer
governor is the right man in the
right place.


The Governor expressed great in
terest in our affairs, and a deter
mination to uphold the sovereignty
Of the State in the protection of
Superior harbor, in most unmistak-
able terms


We understand he proposes to
pay us a visit in the early spring
for the purpose Of thoroughly post
ing himself that he may the better
protect our interests. Superior will
warmly welcome him. -


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THE ST, LOUIS BRIDGE AND IlHA T


RENO VSTP A NOE


To the Editor of the Superior Times.


Being in Madison on the 7th inst, the last
day for the Introduction Of bills, memorials,
etc, in consultation with Mr. l. l. Moore, |
drew and We got Senator Barron to introduce
in the Senate memorial, asking Congress to
repeal the Act of last winter, authorizing the
Northern Pacific Railroad Company to bridge
the s.. Louis river between Conner's and
Rice's Points-sn Act that was part and par
eel of the Washburn compromises compro-
mise that had utterly failed of any good to
Superior, and which it was the determination
of our people to set aside as being without
law and without benefit, so far as Superior





travention of an express law of the State of
Wisconsin, which distinctly forbds this very
thing.


This was asked for several reasons: Among
others, congressional, executive and other
outside interference, had already on three
several occasions set aside pending suits,

whereby we had hoped to get our rights in
the harbor controversy; and as we were ask
ing our Legislature to give us one more trial
for the protection of our harbor, it was very
necessary that the State of Wisconsin should
protest against any further congressional in
reference, overriding her laws, for fear the
fourth suit might be met by some action
legalizing the outrages already committed.


Then again, the prospect seemed fair that
very shortly two or three Of Wisconsin's most
important railroads would make connections
Year: 1874

THE LAND GRANT At MADISON.


The affiiiation of the North Wis.
consin and Chicago and Northern
Pacific Air Line companies upon one
bill in our State Senate, resulted in
its passage by that body without a
dissenting vote At first the former
company was very averSe to any
division Of the grant, and was prob
ably induced to give its consent in
order to strengthen itself for the
great struggle that was to come
when the bill reached the Assembly.


The bill as it passed the Senate
and as reported in favor of by ma
jority of the Railroad Committee Of
the Assembly, gives that portion of
the grant from Hudson to the juno
rion and from the latter point to
Bayfield,, to the North Wisconsin,
and from the junction to Superior
about so miles to the Chicago and
North Pacific Air Line road.


The Senate bill requires the North
Wisconsin to build forty miles the
first year and twenty miles each
year thereafter, and that the Air
Line road shall be completed to the
Junction by the time the North
Wisconsin reaches that point BY
this means giving Superior a road
rwo or three years earlier than if
the whole road was in the hands of
one company. In case of failure by
the Air Line road. then the grant to
revert to the North Wise onsin.
Year: 1874

Conschochen, Penn, Is a "city set
on HILL" or rather ON the side OF a
hill. II stretches from the Schuylkill
river up the incline to the top. which is


15O feet above the water level. Last
Summer they determined 20 introduce
water into the town. and they began by
erecting huge reservoir ON the summit
OF the hill. just beyond the village.
When the work was done and the reser-
voir pumped full OF water. Mr.. Bunder,
who lives down near the river, had q
patent fire plug OF his own invention
placed in front OF his house. One day.
before the water had been turned on by
the company. Bunder had his uncle
Horace up from the city 10 dinner. and
he took the old gentleman out 10 explain
the fro ping 10 him. After unscrcwing
tho top and examining the interior. Bun
der's uncle took a seat on the plug and
began 10 discuss with him the question
OF "Csesarism and the depression ON the
price Of pig iron." In the very heat Of
the controversy the superintendent mp
ut the reservoir turned the water ON for
purpose Of washing out the pipes. Two
minutes afterwards Bunder saw Horace
suddenly shoot twenty feet into the air.
followed by column OF water six inches
thick; and during the next quarter OF an
hour while the fountain continued 10
play. old Horace Bunder remained on
the top OF that column. bouncing about
with his legs pointing in quick success
sion to all points Of the compass. and
10 the earth and the sky, sometimes
standing upon his head. sometimes
resting upon the pit Of his stomach,
sometimes with the water in the small
OF his back. hut never for moment at
rest. Bunder tried to turn the patent
valve in the plug. but ii wouldn't work.
and be could only stand there and feel
sick as he waited for his venerable rela-
tive 10 come down. AT last the old man
did descend all Of sudden. landing on
his back in the mud. Any other man
would have expressed himself in violent
language, but Horace merely rose.
squeezed the water out Of his hair.
picked up his hat and shook ii, glanced
contemptuously at Bunder. went up and
kicked tho patent fire-plug. jammed his
hat firmly over his eyes, took the four
o'clock train down To town, and before
he changed his clothes altered his will
80 that $4,000. that he intended for
Bundor, goes TO any man who will in-
vent an internal machine which viii ex-
terminate that tire-plue. Bunder's pat
ent rights can be had at sacrifice
Mar ladeier IN he DaAbTy Ne'es.


BKEcurH says the United States is
England broke loose and growing in the
open air.
Year: 1874

It is declared that one-third of Louisiana
Il still under water, and that eighty thous-
and people are still in destitute condi-
ton. Sad sickness and suffering threaten
to prevail all Summer.
Year: 1874

The condition of women in Morocco
is most pitiable. They are all slaves,
and the lot of those who are so avowedly
and technically is much less miserably
dull, monotonous, and degraded than
that of the ladies who are supposed to
repose on satin divans, sip sherbet, eat
dainty devices In sugar, and string
pearls in the harem, in which their occu-
pations are in reality much more prosaic,
and their surrounding much less splen-
did. The wedding festivities are ex-
ceedingly barbarous, the unhappy bride
being carried to her husbands house in
a box, on a mules back, with little
boy also shut up with her in durauce,
as happy prognostic of the future. A
box of sweetmeats is also placed in the
box, to while away the time and console
the small boy. A horrible noise, howl
ing, drumming, firing, is kept up the
whole way; and the female relations of
the bridegroom who does not appear at
all, receive tie bride on the threshold
with appalling shrieks of "Ah-yee !
Ah-yeei Z" The box is carried IN, the
door is shut, the friends disperse. but
the musicians remain, and the horrible
din goes on for hours. No religious
ceremony takes place, and the fattening
of the bride is the only preparation on
her part for holy matrimony. "For this
purpose" says the author of "a Winter
in Morocco" from the time of her be-
trothal she is confined to one room, not
permitted to take any exercise, and COM
pelled to swallow large quantities of
kesksoo every day. This system, stead
fastly pursued for few weeks, brings
her into condition that is considered
in Morocco becoming obesity. have
heard of an intended bride so fat that
she was unable to pick up her pocket
handkerchief when she dropped it, and
who could with difficulty move across
the room without assistance"
Year: 1874

A singular ceremony lately took place
at Arqua. in North Italy, where Petrarch
lies buried. The tomb of the poet was
opened in the presence of the municipal
officers of the town and few invited
spectators that the remains had been
inclosed in an imperfectly-made coffin,
and that the bones, thus exposed to the
effects to the atmosphere, were dis
colored and moist. The skull, of me-
dium size, was entire, the development
of the forehead being yet perceptible.
Several of the teeth were well preserved,
and the bones of the body were but
little decayed. From the size of the
skeleton it was easy to infer that Pet
rarch must have been large, robust
man.


Permission to examine these honored
remains had been given by the authori-
ties to certain students of anthropology,
and it was to aid in their researches
that the coffin was opened. These gen.
tlemen took accurate measurements of
the remains, which were then carefully
placed in new coffin. The brief expo
sure to the air, however, had its effect,
and the skull partially fell in, while
some of the bones were resolved into
dust before the eyes of the spectators
of this curious exhibition Of mortality.
Year: 1874

The thrush is scarcely surpassed by
any other bird excepting the nightin-
gale, and pours forth his full wealth of
song in every varied form, upheaving
his parded breast, and looking out upon
the still landscape with bright restless
ewes. We hear him singing in the early
morning before the round sun has
scaled the hill-tops; he keeps up his
roll of music throughout the day, and
closes at night without any apparent
fatigue; there is no diminution of sound;
no feebleness he seems more like a
good instrument, which, after being
played on for hours, sends forth a
sweeter sound he is no weak traveller,
who, having gone long days journey,
drags YEARLY up the last hill at sunset.


You cannot fail to distinguish his
voice from among the warblers of the
woods; not that his notes are always
alike, but there is some regular modula-
ton, or natural sweetness, which, how
ever varied, "still does his touch the
strain prolong," and you know it is his
own, and could not be deceived even if
he had hidden himself in the carcass of
an owl.


1 recollect well, that nearly one of the
first birds L reared when a country boy,
was thrush he was the pride and
delight of the whole neighborhood !;
even the neighbors forgave him break
ing their slumber so early in the morn
ing, for the sweetness of his song. An
old fisherman who arose with the break
of day, and who resided in the adjoining
house, made the opening of his music
a clock to get up by; and he never was
deceived in the time but once, and that
was one really beautiful moonlight
morning. which streamed in brilliant
beams through the opening in the win
dow shutters, and lured the lovely bird
into the belief that it was day.-EngLish
Country Life.
Year: 1874

There is no season of the year so well
calculated to bind us together in the
ties of a common brotherhood as the
present. Nature claims and receives
our sympathy in all her varied aspects.
In the spring we rejoice in her renewed
activity. and greet with delight her
balmy air and budding beauty. As the
summer approaches, we disperse to be-
hold her in new phases and to enjoy her
cool breezes from mountain and sea.
In the fall we witness with tender sad
ness the departure of the gorgeous foli-
age and rich bloom, and still linger
lovingly among her shadows. But when
nature puts on her winters dress, she
the bleak wind and stinging frost she
sends us from her presence for time,
and bids us draw closer to one another
for warmth and comfort. She brings
more forcibly to the mind the delights
of home and friends, and at the same
time speaks impressively of the pain
and sorrow, poverty and woe that call
for sympathy and help. Each season
has its appropriate lesson, and that
of winteris surely intended to strengthen
within us the spirit of humanity that
shall blossom into brotherly love and
kindness. As the dusk of twilight calls
the children away from outdoor play to
assemble in the home, and brighten the
family with their cheerful presence, so
winter calls the human family from their
summer rambles into more intimate
communion and sympathy with each
other.


1t is a pleasant task to learn one part
of winters teachings, that which relates
to social and domestic union. The fes-
tivities of Thanksgiving an9 Christmas,
the long winter evenings, the cheerful
freside, the lectures, concerts and social
gatherings, the hilarity of the young,
and the cheerful sympathy of the old,
all draw families and friends together
in closer bonds. All honor to the merry
pastimes, the genial society, the friendly
harmony which winter inaugurates.
Let parents and children devote them
selves more assiduously to each other,
let brothers and sisters strengthen fra
ternal love by kindly offices and close
companionship, let acquaintances bios
som into friends, and friendly inter-
course ripen affection, and, above all,
let the sympathy thus developed serve
to inspire each with higher purposes
and nobler aims, and one part of winters
mission will have been accomplished.
Year: 1874

Ben Franklin had, in his time, very
clear ideas on the salary question. He
was the author of the primitive consti-
tuition of Pennsylvania, while in con-
dition Of transition from colonial to
confederate government. The thirty
sixth article was as follows Gas every
free man, to preserve his independence
(if he has not sufficient estate) ought
to have some profession calling. trade
or farm, whereby he may honestly sub
sist, there can be no necessity for, nor
use in, establishing offices of profit,
the usual effects of which are dependence
and servility unbeconing freeman in
the possessors and e1pectants, faction,
contention, corruption and disorder
among the people. Wherefore, when
ever an Office, through increase of fees
or otherwise, becomes so profitable as
to occasion many to apply for it, the
profits ought to be lessened by the legis-
lature,"
Year: 1874

The sword of the warrior was taken
down for the purpose of being polished.
1t had not been long out OF use. The
rust was rubbed off, but there were spots
that would not go-they were of blood.
The sword was placed on the table near
the pen of the warriors secretary. The
pen took advantage of the first breath of
air to move a little further off. "Thou
art right" said the sword, 81 am bad
neighbor." 81 fear thee not," replied
the pen, 81 am more powerful than thou
art but love not thy society" 81
exterminate," said the sword. "And l
perpetuate," answered the pen; +; "where
are thy victories if 1 record them not
Even where thon thyself shall one day
be in the lake of oblivion"
Year: 1874

Young man, look well to the end.
Before beginning, look well to the end
to which this beginning is likely to
lead and when once begun, have q
care until that end has been consum-
mated. Let not intermediate successes
engender carelessness which will cause
the final accomplishment of the whole
design to slip through your fingers.
Year: 1874

The MULTIPLYING CoIS-Let tum-
bier be half-filled with water; put a
sixpence in it; and holding pla.e over
the top, turn the glass upside down.


The sixpence will fall down on the plate
and appear to be a shilling; while at
the same time a sixpence will seem to
be swimming in the water. If shilling
is put in the glass, it will have the ap-
pearance of half crown and a shilling !;
and if half-crown were put In, it would
seem to be q crown piece and q half
Year: 1874

Editors Of the Grange -AdUance:


l have seen good article in your valu-
able paper about some good dogs which Ole
had employed through the County. Now
they are real valuable, as the law now
stands about fencing. 1t seems that when
ever man goes out of Office he always
have money enough to get good stock Of
some kind. Now if Ole has some of them
dogs for sale, would advise every farmer
to get one Of him to take care of the stock.


A SUBSCRIBER
Year: 1874

To the Editor of the Advonce:


WHEREAS, The State Grange at its last
session refused. by a very decided vote, to
authorize the election or appointment Of a
committee to represent that body as lob
byists at the present session Of the Legis-
lature, and


WHEREAS, The Executive Committee Of
the State Grange, at an informal meeting at


which only few members were present
did, in open violation Of the express wish


of the State Grange, appoint three of them
selves, 'sTo act as committee upon Leg
islation," and


WHEREAS, We deem the system Of lobby


ing, whether practiced by railroad COM


panies or Patrons Of Husbandry, to be


wrong in principle, pernicious IN practice,
and in its results destructive to the best In
terests Of the community. Therefore
Re.olved, The action Of those members OF
the Executive Committee who have resolved
themselves into Legislative body to rep
resent and take care of the interests not
committed to their care was an usurpation
Of powers not delegated, an abuse OF the


position assigned to and the trust reposed
in them, and meets our unqualified disap-
provai.


Resolved, That the Masters Of subordin-


ate Oranges in this county be requested to


bring the matter before the State Grange


at its next session with view Of having
such action taken in the premises as will
effectually prevent its officers or committees
from exercising powers not delegated or
contemplated in their election or appoint
ment.


Resolved, That the above preamble and
resolutions be published in the Farmers
Union and The GRANGE ADVANCE. and that
the attention of the Executive Committee
be called to Sec. l, Article IL, of the State
Constitution which reads as follows: "The
Executive Committee shall be empowered
to try and suspend from Office any officer
Of the State Grange who may prove ineffi-
cient or derelict in the discharge Of his duty
subject to appeal to the ensuing session
Of the State Grange"


speech delivered few evenings since at


the annual meeting Of the " Rural Club, /"
said: II knew you all understood I was
=: farmer (laughter] but speaking not be-
ing my vocation [renewed laughter did
not know that you would call upon me to
speak. expect when die to have on my
tombstone, The Farmer Of Westchester
County [laughter]. AS such I want it to
be remembered have lived life Of useful
ness. have farm Of some thirty or forty
acres, and am often asked if it pays. I
always say, Yes, everybody but myself
[great laughter]. 1t has set up three or
four men in business. They have built
houses off my farm, and there are several
more that are just going to build," etc.,
etc. a...-.