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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-07-27
AsHLArD, Iowa. July Is, 1865.


J. w. NORRIS. Esq, Editor Courier. OF
tnmwa, Iowa: '-.H r!t
Having undertaken 10 collect for some
Of the members the 800 bounty tho 37th
Iowa Gray Beardsl claims. when in Wash
ington I called on Mr.. Broadhead. Second
Comptroller of the Treasury Department.
to know why they were not paid the 500
bounty. He referred me to the Pavmaster
General. Isubmittsd to him the following:
Ths thirty-seventh Iowa. known as the
Gray Boards. mustered into the service in
| 1852, mustered out May 5, 1865, on account
| OF their term Of service expiring before
bounty Isl right! " ss..f -# "
! The Paymaster General replied: iffH
TheWar Department a. distinctly stated
bytelegraph, that the Gray Beard regiment
| was not to receive the 500 bounty, and the
Pavrnaster at Davenport so informed.
BY order Of Pavmaster General:
S. Fl. EATON, Paymaster.
Pavmastsr Generals Office, juno q, IS.
My agent at Washington, Mr.. Johnson,
submitted the cause to the War Depart
ment. and the Secretary of War has dsci-
dsd against us.
solicit for collection the claims Of the
members of the s7th Iowa, GRAY Boards.
and shall prosecute their claims until the
500 bounty 10 collected
THOMAS PING.
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LIST. .oE.~LETTERS Remsning

| / InrcIaimes in the Post Office at 0ttumwa, Iowa.
| on the 26th day Of July, lSs5, -.
| ITO ohtaip any Of these letters. the applicant
must call for ApvFRrlsED LETTEEs give The date 81
this list, and pay one cent for ADVERTISING.
"If not called for wit liza one month, they VIII Dc
sent TO the Dead Letter ONCE.
~ etters are not advertised until nave re-
NAMED In the offce one week
Place the postage stamp on the upper rlsHths n"
corner, and leave space between the stamp a"o Wv,
rectionfor post-Inarkingt without interfering VINE
| "N.B-A REQUEST for the RETURN Of 3 letter TO
the writer within 70 days or less, writ
ten orprinted with the writer's name, Post omce
ard state across the left handend Of the envelope
on the face side, WILDE complied with at the usuag
prepaid rate of posta payable when the lsttsr
| delivered to the writer. Sec. 2S. Law OF 1861:
Briggs, Green.J. Pastor, Nimrpd "a
BiskfortI. Fl AZ y ID Pastor Of Ottufnwa,
Brown, Dewitt G ~ PumwelI John M
| Combs, Ed. Job Ross, VIM >
| Cooper. Ann II A. Ross, Vim '--i-r
| Grain, II Rayse, Linda -
Carroll. VIM III err Rees, Rlen h. RI
| Elder, Robert Reaus, John
| Evans. David G Steel, Samuel
| Morres. J. 1. g.s a.vae. Soper.a Mary A i. u
! Moore. Jacob Shipley, Richard s
| Miller, Belle .,-.t stevens, VIM l. 2
Mathys, Lizzie ,Switzer, II
McBce. Vine Southland, Ferdinand
| Mathis. Rcbccca NJ 'Schmitz John
Mccormick, Andrew Nv ood, Maria
| More, Il Walker, Andy
Moore. Mrs 3li q tWnley. Maggie p
Myrick, Thomas Wise, Samantha A
Mead b T. Wells, Mary Nj
Ormburn, John tWalters, Martina j
"a - J. w. NORRIS, p. NJ.
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belieSel ss~as resolved to formall \ !fli :
nonafe the insolvency Of the party, put
it5Saffairs in course OF liquidation and
t1ansfer the small amount Of assets to some
new coucern. to be brought forth during
tho coming State election.
They have published call for n State
nlApvention at Des Mones. on the 9th day
VI August. which the Mercury publishes
in its last issue. and comments on at
length, in both of which the demise OF the
Democracy IL conceded and new organ-
cation announced. No name is given to
tho new party, and but one solitary prin-
ciple is named, the old and familiar rally
Ing cry Of the everlasting nigger. Conssr-
vative Republicans are affectionatoly in
vited to lend a helping hand in promoting
hesuccess OF thisnew and brilliant scheme.
Perhaps this scheme will work. and per-
haps IT won't. In the frat place. it il sp-
parsnt.that the leaders and managers are
none other than the leaders and managers
Of that party upon which the seal Of con-
domination has so often Of late and 80 en-
phaticallv been put by the people on &C.
count Of their Dsrnicious influence upon
WITCH grew se.tfsSIOn, re l.
lion and civil war. 1t will be impossible
to covsr the old cat with meal enough 70
hide her old and familiar but mischievous
features from conservative Republicans
and everybody else.
The negro question may seem to these
old Democratic managers q brilliant con-
reption, as well rs somewhat original. but
we hardly think it will seem so to ANYBODY
else. For twenty years or moro that has
been the sole, solitary issuc Of the Dsmoc-
racy, their entire stock in trade, and so far
n. principle ia concerned. if PRINCIPAL if
may be called. they might lust as well
have preserved the old name, and gone
through the motions in the usual wav.-
For twenty years thesole aim and purpose
OF the Democratic party has been to pro-
tect tho country from the negro, and
pretty mess they have made of it. Not
only have they broken up their party on
the negro question, but the freedom OF the
negro is another and an important polit-
iaal result. And now having won the ele-
plant, what TO do with himis the question.
That they don't relish the idea of his voting
Is clear, but that is only one Of the difficult
ties to be considered and overcome. There
are many other questions Of great ir1pors
lance before the country Of as much and a.
pressing importance a. striking the word
white out Of the Constitution three years
hsnc~. ... r....
These questions, difficult and nerple,inp
as they are. will in due time he settled
all right. They will he settled nv thu
Union party. exactly how it may not he
easy to say just now. The Union party
nro discussing them, and they will find out
the right way at last. They will settle it.
too, inside Of their own organization, an
organization which has already settled so
many difficult and perplexing questions
in manner SO satisfactorily and so admit
rably. Our friends, late Of the Democrat
10 party, need give themselves no uneasi-
ness about it. ..a.. .,..- -a. .,,r g.. ...
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Private adyices from San Francisco re-
port the death of Alonzo Potter, ID. D.,
bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Churcf,
in Pennsylvania.
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- oTTuMWA, IOWA.
June 2, 1s65-1O-l7. -' ''."'' "f
N TICE.-T UNDERSIGNED a,

M T1CE.-The mdersign Al
= SCISSOR Of the Fourth District ef Iowa, hereby
give notice TO all whom II may ern In rsua nee
Oh section ~. OF the"Act to provide Internal Rev
enue, To support the Governmsn to pay interest
on the public debt and for other purposes !" that
Appeals IA writing viii bereceived and determined
relative to any erronsous or excessive va,uatiop
sessments or enumerations returned by ]. T. Hack
worth, Assistant Assessor, In the Annual List for
Assistant Assessor, In Otumya, on the 10Th day Of
July 1865, at 10 O'Clock a. m At which time and
place sara List viii be open to the Inspection Of all
p'rsens who may apply for that purpose
a-t.....a b .a fHf-GE0RG E IL. JEROME ~
-. .....7 .ss b. Assesses 4th District Iowa.
"", a. u. iooo. az ~. tEa @Hs T.t tuiylS- nl5w
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Northern mon travelling I'm the South are
furnishing important information to tho
authorities at Washington of the existence
OF great mineral resourcesin the late rebsl
States, which slaveholding lazinsss apl
stupidity have failed to appreciate or de
velop, but which Yankee enterprise and in
dustry would soon make available az
sources Of wealth and material proprs.s
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TTE7GREAT INDIAN BEVER
L AGE, rFrg ErnH o.. .rs ..nat'aN 'T.
Il. DENTER LOvExl8GE,s
w ahoo Bitters,
s. TiEEN BY EYER IBODY ~.
ind Sold by all Druggists and Dealers
Thoroughbred The World.

The Wahoo Eitters are "a combnatioro Of Natures
Great Restoratives; they entirely vegetable be-
ing compounded from various Roots, Barks nd
cribs under stri chemica ANALYSIS These Bitters
remove the unnatural acidity Of the somarh, giving
tn II a natural and healthy action, and when the
stomach is right the vi hole man is right.
The W AiiOotd}iTrERS ARE AN
Alternative Diuretic n nd Stomach
T"nic. they act directly upon tho Liver purifying
the blood, giving healthy glow to the skin. they
cure ...
Dyspepsia, Lircr COmpl0tnf, DrOpsy, ASh-
l. ma, Sour Stomach. SEX HendGche,
Warm and st engthen the bowels, are n preventive
of Dysentery Summer Complaints, Cholic, Choier a
orbus, Chis, Intermittent Fever, Fever and sgur
&c. The spirits used to these Bitters is a
PURE RYE WHiSkEl, distilled in copper, under
my direction and personal ate ution and Is the only
| spirits reconimendcdby Medical Faculty for its
| medicinal qualities. ..,,. ~ r.. p 49,. ...
Put up only by myself, the Invcntor and Patentee
CAUllON!-tone genuine uEless ID w. Discs
-&NX, +. Dexter Loveridge, Wahoo Bters, is
blown In the bottle, ana bearing label rs follows
| THE GREAT INDIAN BEN ERhGE, LOVERIDGE's
| CELEBRATED WAHOO BtrTFRS. ..-
| Il. DEXTER LOVERIDGE,
nliVl,-Sm 3I. ....... .a r. Buffalo, n. Y.
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MA serious riot, resulting in the death
on soldier named Edward Kehoe, and the
wonnding OF the keeper OF n saloon occur
red in Chicago on the 2lst Some Inomhers
OF tn" 9th Iowa were passing through the
city en- route for home, and while waiting
for the cars went to saloon nopr the depot
on the north side. got int quarrel with
the KEEPER, during the progress Of which
On" opnlra 10 was shot, anI The sa-
loon keeper wounded. Tie soldiers Then
tore down the house, and lriGG 20 f:nl The
saloon keeper bat failed in Ellis. A. ono
Inn" the peace Of the sntirc city was Threat
Sned. The soldiers war" nr,n"h anil or u
time had entire sway. They were fi@a:'v
got on board the cars and loft. Tho d.
ceased soldier had brother in the . I9r-a.
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INCOME AND LICENSE TAX
LIMITED STATES INTERNAL RENxxue
Sshssters Once, Fourth District, Iswa gs

~. t.s.-a Ea#.....s cHuS"A, Jury II, 1900. y %
hetes Is hereby given to all persons Indebted 10
ths united States fer Internal ksvenue Tax In Wa
pello csnny Iowa, that the taxes ass essed In the
annual List 1883 are new dss. and that / will In
pnseh erpy deputy attend to receiving the same al
thssl't day Of July, 1865, and on all taxes In said
IAa Ast paid by that time there wi be charged asa
sshsssd Inc Tess and penalties prescribed by law.
W. r. COWLES,
- Collector Fourth District, Iowa. -
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GHERIFF'S SALE. -.tt III .t'7EEo
~ BY virtue Of an Execution 80 me directed Is.
ued by the Clerk OF the District Count Of spslIo
county, state OF Iowa, have levied upon and in
expose to public sale at the front door OF the
nonse, IN said county the following described real
es,ate io-wit, situated IA said county and state:
tgo) IN the hrst addition to Biakesburg, s'e Er
said sale viii take place on the 18th day Of An
gust, 1850, between the hours off o'cock a. M and
Q clock p. IN !, commencing At 10 o'clock A. 10. -
The SAID prop .rty having been taken al the suit Of
. Hurst Go. W. Robert Reed, to satisfy said sx
ecution, sixty-six dollars and forty-six one. bup
drHdths tS66 4GlUoths) Interest and costs. a'.''
shsrins ofiics, uttumwa, Iowa, July 10, 1866.
- 80 .r..r ..r q. A. DERBY, sheriff,
July l3,-nlo OF Wapsllo 60, Iowa.
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va Ye pimpled, blotciied and liberated
victims OF scrofulous diseases, who drag
your unclean persons into the company OF
better men, take AYERS SARsAPARILI.A.
and purge out the foul corruption from
your blood. Restore your health, and you
win not only enjoy life better, but make
your company more tolsrable to those who
must keep it. ..I .a ..... sts
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The Shorter Catechism.
CHAPTER L.

SECTION I-NEGRo EQUALITY. '
Who said that all men are created free
and equal? Thomas Jefferson, the father
of Democracy. ~. a~I' ..s zig. "" go
Who gave the negroes the right OF suf-
Who presided over the convention which
gave this privilege to negroes? Martin
| Van Buren,, a Democrat. I'D 90. ...
Who afterwards elected Martin Van Bu
The Democratic party. ..r 3D..
Who married ainegro woman, and by
her had negro children? Richard NJ. John.
son, good Democrat. r.s. 80 .tr...
Who elected Richard NJ. johnson Vice
President Of the United States2 The Dem.
ocrati" party. --.
IF President Van Buren, had died, and
Richard NJ. Johnson lad become Presi-
dent, who would have become the Demo-
cratic mistress of the White House? The
same negro woman. ..'..
Who made the negro citizen of Maine?
The Democratic party.
Who enacted a similar law in Massaehu-
sets? The Democratic party. -'
Who gave the negro the right to vote in
New Hampshire? The Democratic party.
Who permitted every colorod person
owning $3.50 i'm New York, to become vo-
ter? A General Assembly purely Demo
cratic. PSI"
Who repealed the laws Of Ohio, which
required negroes to give bonds and secu-
rity before settling in that State? The Dem
osratic party.
Who made mulattoss legal voters In
Ohio? A Democratic Supreme Court, of
which Reuben Wood was Chief Justice.
What became OF Reuben Wood? The
Democratic party elected him Governor
three times. a..N .s'i' - .'
Who helped to give negroes the right to
vote in Tennessee, under her constitution
Of 1913? General Jackson. ".'.
Was General Jackson good Democrat?
He has generally passed for such. ".''.
Who, with the above facts and many
others, staring them in the face, are con-
tinually whining about negro suffrage and
negro equality? The Democratic party.
Who do you say did these things? All
these things were done by Democrats. and
yetthey deny being i'm favor Of negro equal
ity, and oppose giving the right of suffrage
to the negro, and charge all these things
Rpon the Republisan party solely, just like
the thief who cries ''stop thief" the loud
est. ~"
Teacher.-Yon are good boy; you have
answered the questions correctly. and you
may now lay down your catechism and go
to your other studies.
Hhn n hoy rfN1 ,lx.@e an = n.
is above, some three or four years since, i'm
the JohnstOwn (Pa.) Tribune. We repro-
duce it, and commend its study, as whole
some and interesting exercise, TO the de-
generate and Copperish Den1ocfats Of the
present times. -TH ~ sfr ns'i2~FE- q t.. ~
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Iowa State CAnvention.

All persons opposed to striking the word
"white" from the article of the State Con-
stitution on the right of suffrage, and in
favor of sustaining President Johnson in
his plan Of reconstruction of the States re-
Gently i'm rebellion, rs had been promul-
gated by the President, are invited to meet
i'm their respective counties and elect dele
gates to attend a State Convention to be
holden in Des Moines on Thursday. the
2itlt day of August, ut ten o'clock i'm the
forenoon of said day, for the purpose Of
nominating candidates for the offices of
Governor, Supreme Judge and Superin-
tendent of Public Instruction, to be sup
ported Ivy the people at the coming October
election.
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desperate aftray occurred on the ~,
inst, near Lexington. Tenn. ~ n p..,l:c
between retrrned Union and - hoi ,q2dic-..
The picnic was inapcnratesi "a rca. ,t'n
good feeling, and cr.'~,l in h,notl>l!n -
Three men were killed ana seven s1rio;!
" wounded. .... .#.. ... 90. ....
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Laurel SUMMERS,
=. ROM,
J.. Il. PATTERSON, /
w. q. HAUN,
NJ. u. MCHENRy,
State Central Committee

If we comprehend the meaning of the
above official emanatior from the Central
Committee of the Democratic party. it is
| nm official announcement of the demise of
the Democratic party, and relinquish-
ment of the claims of that party upon the
further allegiance and support Of its men,
bers. 1fsuch be its meaning, it is signifi-
| cant and important. Whatever may have
been the motive which prompted it, we
shall rejoice to know that the influence,
oftentimos malign and pernicious, of that
organization has ceased to operate upon the
! minds and consciences of its members,
that nm era of good feeling, Of independ-
| ence. Of personal responsibility, has dawn
ed upon US. 1t will be worth everything
| the ease. ..... o.. ...-. ...
Assuming that II is so, that tho respect
| able members of State Central Commit
tee would not be guilty of deception or
Misunderstanding. we shall expect to witness
great change for the better among our
~ lie friends. Weshallexpect them
Invested Of party prejudice; to
Fir minds to conviction; to read and
e i'm reference to the great questions
lay, and to govern their political
more by the dictates of an enlight-
Judgment than the arbitrary demands
v party. Such a contamination Is
be devoutly hoped for, and it
In this country alone is sv-
al citizen sovereign, menu
ate. and directly responsible
Ind laws of the country. A
fdual responsibility is thus
to the success of our exper-
selfgovernment, and no citizen
Hho acknowledges any higher obligation
than his Individual duties as citizen to
the State, is worthy of citizenship. The
l'abolition Of parties, and the resulting great
er comprehension Of the individual respon-
sibility of every citizen. will constitute this
n Democracy Of the right kind. .....,. ...
We hail, therefore, the dissolution Of the
Democratic party as in the highest degree
suspicious. and shall expect, rs we say
above to see early and important benefits
| resulting from it. -...
The New York herald., 1865-01-04

nIvDEND.-THE pIREoroRs OF rHR xcELHBNl
~ 8t OIL COMPANY
Have this day declared dividend Of Der cent
capital .ost clear q state a.! PAYABLE cacs Of he
lok In sCcoanos with resolution Of board dvi
dsnds q is company will hsssafter b made quarary IA
Pn1AnHRRnIi, Dec. q, ln0l 49,,
The New York herald., 1865-01-04
PROPOSALS roR
CENTRAL PARK
IMPROVEMENT FUND STOCK OF l676

un,, ssors. ne zes Day q January LBS a. o'clock
any part Of Tho Of Two Hundred ThiIt, four
Thousand dollars OF e Central Park improve meat upd
crdssnce Of tho ccnnen Council approved by the Mayor
The said stock win bear interest Al The rsof az Der cent
per annun payable quarter yearly and the principal win be
TIE propos4. shs souus ~ soct dsr,red and
the price hundrrd doArp thereof p~rsun
whose proposals accepted viii thereupon required 20
deposi with The Chamberlain ~ The city The
70 them respectively Hl9.l + (.
on presentus % inc Ccngroler the rep.s Of Cham
besian for deposit the parties viii BE- entitled
ceivr certGcatcs for equal OF value of
stock, bearing interest from the dates OF paynents.
proposition should be and enhoreed "propo-
sals tor Central Parh improvements Fund Stock and On.
coesd In second envelope, addressed 10 ptrner
The right reserved 70 ej-ct any Al Of ods
interests Of the Corporation requireit. tH a'e
MATTHEW r.. BRENNAN, Counp<rcliss.
Orr 0y Nrw Yoax. Drr Anrnyr FpArcs, N f8IH3 "a
CoNrTRoLfKR's Orrcx, Dec. 3, 1854 !
The New York herald., 1865-01-04
SALES AT AUCTION.
T. svasHAns ssI IAN! AgcMTlosEER; AZ I'll ! !:

q sVasiE1n ssuVassHA1n AgGTi9sEE6 A. nd9sEEa vv.xyrvrx
ANoF0krE, DRAWING ROOM FURNITUkE FAINT
ih9s. sIATvARr. nROSzEs, sILvER- GUM,
this day Wed.ssdsy at the elegant brsx. sscss -
avenues 90 oornln- Mann ~ elsvon o'el0c&. LIN
nss. ygsnar oos:ssa W esssasrs e
= AirrerS Outains shxds< ciocks sevrcs emma 49,
aaments veivet Brussels -
ouxe Statuary 7--- q = lsss Il WN
hest instrunnent Ssd this stool Cover
lzio Stand Bursaus BesIssads Wardrebes Mattresses
ankets CounterIanos Extension Table, Bueh elegant
. Silver Chinss glassware, Table Cutlery Basement
chen FurnItuso Parties Wishing attend sale take Firth
B houso - $50 n E.l.M faN MA Er sfs
The New York herald., 1865-01-04

DUBLIc PETROLEUM sr0cK ExcnANoE-n
Il BROADWAY, corner OF Rector slrook n Y. Books of
CubscripAcs for msmbsnship Spsasi a shs rsonA
The New York herald., 1865-01-04

r n sEARrNos PRIVATE DANCING AcADEMY, su
ronrsh svsnue nesy Twenty .hird street "A a.
men st1 Mr. ecnpsee give private iesenA svssy ssy
cod Weniog ~ tAooe vhe wknA y lnaSn onkDhlR
The New York herald., 1865-01-04

(IoLTON DENTAL ASSOCIATION, WHERE THE
~ nrovs oxide originated, and charge made for
x.osns WHY pain caused The best Noth inserted Ne
'Snese Wkh" Omee u Ceopes lnstta1a Fet7 N.
The New York herald., 1865-01-04

yNANrED~-PRoPOsAIs FOR FURNISHING, READY
w for sipmtnL at the ports OF Bail
Few YORK Or gssop, iro ten 20 iosy tteusAnd Bees
~ ~ ar5r.s ~ Mty nnss 70 snshed ~ snffy ~ prNta
whhs onk en ~ equal ard conform, In eycry rsret WITH
thoso used VI ne United states geverrncnt Pfnpo
Gys fuh particuars Payments delivery IN gold
eguisaan1 Address W. X. P beH va Pea. onec kaw
oiiy. r~ y.
The New York herald., 1865-01-04

NoHcE r.,.. nv...,.,,, :, ,su
Notice hereby given that subscriptions for
upwards may be paid ia instaimens OF not less than
third hs 7t inst than on the I4h
inst, and the balance the 2Ist inst
Each instalment must BE- multiple Of hundred
doalArG ~ ~ w. p. FESSENDEk
Secretary Of the Treasury.
The New York herald., 1865-01-04
DANCING ACADEMIES.

..M .al DANCING ACADEMIES.
TIE uAKMo's DANCING SCHOOL, AT TTR ACADEMY
~ Of Physical Culture, bQ West Fourteenth street
NEW CLASSES TODAY ht
Young Adiee, misses and masters Wednssdnvs ana
Saturday. NJ Private classes FOE ladies ssn,e
mea ASP. ~
The New York herald., 1865-01-04

WE CONCUR WITH OTHER PARTIES IN RECON-.
w mendng Dr ,, Lamont and hs work. Paris, Londcn
nearly 100 enravIngs, price o So mailed closely sealed
Courier des Ets vni, ermsn die Reform, Dspstch Staa
surss constitutional disease srictures al urinary
eGssmenA - ~ bfoadwAk seosnd deer fr0m " Una
The New York herald., 1865-01-04
rIlnAxcrAL.

~ San FrsneIece has declared dividend for the enth
Deceber of 81 par share IN gold Th the dividend
faSSte closing accounts for the Payable through
change b LK1s WALLER. No = Pine strsss Nsw
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-09-07

RAILROAD ACCIDENTAL terrible accident
kurred near Tiskilwa, on the G. & r. /. R..
at half past five O'Clock yesterday morn
/ The forward trucks of the sleeping car
Faohsd to the night train from Chicago
BIKE down while the train was under full
Feed The floor of the front part OF the car
b cOmletely demolished, and Mr.. Downs,
iowa City, and Mr.. George W. Kepner, of
Erenport whose berths were in that end of
car, were precipitatedthrough the bottom,
by some inexplicable good fortune thrown
instead of on the track, thus almost mir
|al0usly escaping horrId mutilstion and
kth. The whole car was so smashed up
the escape of any of its inmates seems
less than a miracle. Mr. Downs was only
satly injured, Mr.. Kepner very seriously.
was taken home by the tram. which, by
tson of the accident was two hours and q
late, taken to his house, and everything
FgDe done for his comfort. DR.. Baker ex-
med his wounds and found no bones had
q broken, but his head, right shoulder
night leg were very severely bruised and
ipine also injured. Mr.. Kepner is doing
and with proper treatment will probably
aba to resume his business in the'course
couple of weeks.