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The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-12-07

Ingalls, and Wagner, two prison
ers in the Warren county jail attempt
ed to escape last week, and succeed
ed in getting hold of the jsilor
While Wagner WAS scufllng with
him, Ingalls, got away, but son OF
the jailor grabbed revolver, pressed
IA horse into the service and soon
overlook the fugitive. A demand
to surrender not being complied with
a shot from the revolver, which took
effect in the thigh brought Mr.. Pris
oner down.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-12-07

but it is believed that they will succeed in
devising plan which can be adopted to
the great relief OF the Executive, the heads
OF Departments. and members of Congress
and which will rebound to the true inter
est OF the public service. At all events
the experiment shall have fair trial
l have thus hastily summed up the OPP
erations OF the Government during the
last year, and have made such suggestions
as occur to me to be proper tor your con-
sideraIion. submit them with a CONT
dence that your combined action will be
wise, statesmanlike. and In the best inter-
est of the whole country
u. 3. GRANT, President.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-12-07

Fraudulent certificates attesting the
death Of LIE Mars carpenter were
recently sent to Life Insurance
Company in Milwaukee, but before
the money was sent to the wife OF
the deceased (?) it was accidentally
discovered that he was, as usual
alive.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-12-07

l. Work on the railroad bridge be-
tween Council Bluffs and Omaha was
begun on the Iowa side last week.
1t has been progressing from the
Nebraska side heretofore.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-12-07

The Register says that at a recent
gathering in Des Moines, some joker
substituted slices of soap for the ham
in the sandwiches, and when they
were eaten there was a sensation.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-12-07

A cancer with one half the lower
lip of : citizen of Red Rock township
was skillfully removed a few days
ago. The lip was replaced and the
entire recovery OF the patient is ex,
pected.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-12-07

A horse-stirred with envy at the
fame of Mrs. O'Leary's cow,-kicked
over a lantern in Union, the other
night, which resulted in the destruc.
ton of his masters stable, hay and
grain.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-12-07

John Wilkln, who lives on Mid
die river east of Winterset, lost
his barn by fire on Saturday last.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-12-07

Last Friday, a man afflicted with
heart disease, dropped dead in the
streets at Belle PLANE.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-12-07

A wreck of manhood offered his
boots from his feet az apIedge for a
drink If whisky to saloon keeper
at Sioux City.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-12-07

A railroad is. proposed from OF
tnmwa via Knkville to Oskaloosa,
thus connecting the North Missouri
at it's terminus at Ottumwa with tie
Central at Oskaloosa.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-12-07

The Fairfield Ledger says DIR. J,
n. Norris was throw II from biz horse
falling on his head, bruisiDg him Sc
verelv and injuring his spine.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-12-07

Some Norwegians OF Sioux City,
slyly drank a goodly quantity of ker-
osene from a grocer's barrel, mista-
king it for an inflamatory drink.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-12-07

On he 10th inst, box, contain
ing new born baby, wrapped in rag ,
hay and feathers, was left on the
doorstep of a citizen of Culesburg.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-12-07
FARM SITUATION.

l wish TO employ two men who have no live
STOCK. and small tamiles, 20 live aud work oa
farms and board one or two hauds
also aeetre 20 exchange horses or males tos
TWO EVod Wagons. W.T.. SMITH.
Nov. 0. 1871. n2wS,
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-12-07
THE CHICAGO FIRE.

BY the great fire in Chicago, the most
important OF the Government buildings in
That city were consumed. Those bn neu
had already become inadequate to the
wants OF the Government in that city and
looking to the D,ar future were totally in
ad.q date. recommend there tore, that al
appropriation be made immediately To
purchase the remainder of the square on
which The burned buildings stood, provi.
ded it can be purchased at a fair valuation
and provided the Legislature OF Illinois
will pass u law authorizing its condemna-
ton tor Government purposes and also al
appropriation of as much money as CAL
be properly expended towards the cree
ZION OF new buildings during this tisca
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-12-07
IOWA NEWS,

Two Madison countymen killed
seven deer in Union county.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-12-07
MEDICAL.
DR.. {. TENANT,

would respectfully announce to the citizens of
Oskaoosa and adjoining counties that he has
permanently located in lhis city.
DIR TInnant does OF propose or undertake to
cure all diseases the human family is heir to- but
havir an extensive experience in the East and
BrltiEh Provinces and praciiciug with the oldest
and most successful Doctor in the East will con
fdenGly assert that he can cure the following dis
Cancer, without pain or use Of knife, Scrofula
In all Its forms. Scurvy, Salt Rheum, Epilep,y
Gravel. Drolsy, Pies, Erysipelas, Neuralgia,
Female Debility.
Cancer. dire and malignant disease, which has
become fe riully prevalent on this Continent as
well as Europe. and il much TO be dreade ed above
all other diseases.
Cancer can be recognized under three marke
forms viz ScIrrhus. Encephaloid and CoIIoid
Taese forms are subdi' id, III numer. us varie-
tier. what now may appear 10 be harmless Jumps
IN the breast, neck eyelId or elsewhere small
wart or sore on the lip may a few weeks or
months become DISCUS ing mass OF disease The
DIR. does not pretend 10 cure Cancer in all its
stages, but il taken in time, will guarantee a
speedy and permanent cure. AS rroof of this
no pay lie require until the cure is complete.
All prOfess Ional matters strictly Confidential
Communications promptly answered ConsuIts-
ton free. Office hours from 70 II and To-
Cffice. one door north OF Aalon's jeweIry ali on
Market Street, Oskaloosa. Iowa.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-12-07
PROTECTION OF IMMIGRANTS.

The number of immigrants ignorant OF
our laws and habits, ami Coming into our
country annually, has Become So great and
the imposlt!ons practlced upon ihem SD
numer Gus, and fragrant, That suggest Con
gresslonal action tor :heir protection. II
seems To me fair subject OF legislation by
Congress, and cannot now state AS fully rs
desire of the complaints made by immI-
| grants, OF the treatment they receive, but
| will endeavor TO do SD during the session
oi Congress, particularly if the suDjec,
| should receive your attention.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-12-07

Peace Policy; not only because it is hu-
name, Christian like and economical, but
because 1t is right. recommend to your
favorable consideration also the policy OF
granting Territorial Government 10 the
Indians. Should it be secured, such a
course might in time be the means of col
lecting the most of the Indians now be-
! tween the Missouri and the Pacific, and
south oi the British Possessions into one
Territory or one State
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-12-07

p.paur Lumber square =, E '
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-12-07

Under the provisions OF the act of Con-
gress approved February 81, 1871, y terri
turIal government Was organized IN the
DisLrlcL of Columbia. lls results have
thus TAR FULLY realized the expectations OF
Its advocates. Under the direction OF the
territorial fticeIs, u system of improve
ments has been lnaugurated, by means of
which Washington is rapidly becoming a
city worthy OF the nations capital, the
citizens OF the District having voluntarily
taxed themselves 10 a large amount for the
purpose of contributing to The advance
ment OF the scat Of government. l recon-.
mend liberal appropriations on the part OF
Congress, in order that the government
may bear its JUST share OF the expense of
carrying out the various systems OF i'm.
DrOYement
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-12-07
The CIVIL SERVICE.


REBORN Advised AND PROMISED
Ii has been the aim OF The aumnistra
ton To enforce honesty and Efficiency in ali
public offices Every public servant who
has violated the trust placed in him has
been proceeded against with all the v.gor
OF the law. II bad men have secured pla-
ces, it has been the fault of the system es
tablished by law and custom, for making
the appointment, or the fault of those VINO
recommend for Government positions, per
sons not sufficiently we'll known to them
personally, or who give letters endorsing
the character OF Office seekers without
proper sense OF the grave responsibility
which such course devolves upon them.
A civil service reform which can correct
this abuse is much desired. In mercantile
pursuits, the business men who give let
ter of recommendation to friend TO ena
bic him to obtain credit from stranger, is
regarded as morally responsible for the in
tegrity of his friend, and his ability to
meet his obligation; reformation which
would enforce this principle against all en-
dorsement OF persons for public place
would ensure great caution in making rec
ommendation. A salutary lesson has been
laugh. by the careless and dishonest ser
want in the great number of prosecutions
and convictions Of the last two years Ii
is gratifying to notice the favorable change
which is taking place throughout the coun-
try in bringing To punishment those who
have proved recreant To the trusts confid
ed TO them, and in elevating to public Off.
ces none but those who possess the conf
dence of the honest and virtuous, who, it
will always be found comprise the major
ity of the community in which they live.
PROGRESS IN REFORM.
In my message TO Congress one year ago
| recommended refo m in the Civil Ser
vice Of the country. In conformity with
that recommendation, Congress in the 9th
section OF act making appropriations for
| sundry civil expenses OF the Government.
| and for other purposes, approved March 3,
| 1881, gave the necessary authority to the
| Executive to inaugurate civil service re-
form, and placed upon him the responsi-
| biity OF doing so. Under the authority ol
said act. | convened board Of gentlemen
emnently qualified for the work. to devise
| rulcs and regulations to effect the needed
reform. Their lsbors are not yet complete
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-12-07
BUREAU of AGRICULTURE.

The report oil the Commissioner on Agrl'
culture, gives the operations of his depart.
ment for the year. As agriculture Is the
ground work OF our prosperity, too much
Importance cannot be attached TO The la
bors of this department. 1t is in the hands
of AN anle head. with able assistants ali Sc
riously devoted to introducing into the ag-
ricultural production OF the nation. all the
useful products adapted to any of the vari
Gus climates and soils of our vast territory,
and 10 giving all useful information as to
the method of cultivating the plants, cere.
ais and other products adapted to psrticu-
lar localities Qnietly but surely the Agri-
cultural Bureau is working great nation
al good, and If literally supported the
more widely its Influence will he extended
and the less dependent we shall be upon
the products OF foreign countries
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-12-07
UTAH AND MoRMONIsM.

In Utah there still remains remnant Of
barbarism repugnant TO civilization, de-
cency, and to the laws ofthe United States.
Territorial officers however, have been
found W no are willing 10 perform their du-
ty in a spirit of equity and with due
sense OF sustaining the majesty Of the law.
Neither polygamy nor any other violation
of existing statutes will be permitted with
in the territory of The United States. IL ls
not with the religion of the selt-styled
saints that we are now dealing, but with
their practices They will be protected
in the worship of God according to the dc
tates of their own conscences, but they
will not he permitted To violate our laws,
under the cloak of religion. 1t may be ad-
yisable for Congress to consider what, in
the execution of the laws against polyga-
my, is to be tie status Of plural wives and
their offspring. The propriety of Con-
gIess passing an enabling act authorizing
the Territorial Legislature of Utah To legit-
imatize all born prior tn d time fixed in the
Act, might be justified by it's humanity To
these innocent children This is a sugges-
ton only, and not recommendation.
ADHEREs TO THE HUMANE INDIAN POLICY.
The policy pursued toward the Indian
has resulted tavorably so lar az can Dc
Judged from the limited time dering which
it has been in operation. Through the ex
ertions of the various societies OF christ
iaps To whom has been entrusted the exc,
cution ofth policy, and the Board OF Com
missioners authorized by the law OF April
10th, 1859, many tribes OF Indians have
been induced 70 settle upon reservations to
cultivate the soil and perform productive
labor Of various kinds, and to partially &C.
cept civilization. They arc being cared
Tor 10 such way, i; is hoped. as to induce
those " bo are still pursuing their old hah-
| its Of life To embrace the only opportunity
which is left them in the Indian Territory
west of Arkansas and Missouri. and south
| of Kansas in doing so every right guar
| anteed tn the indians by the treaty tf
avoid determination. recommend NbeTa
appropriation 30 carry out the lndisr
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-12-07

crease and development of the country in
Keeping up the pr ces OF all articles neces
sary in every day life 1t fosters a spirit
OF grumbling prejudice alike to national
morals and national finances. Ii the ques-
ton can be met as how To get fixed value
to our currency. that value constantly
and uniformly approaching par With
specie, very desirable object will be
gained.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-12-07
DraR FISHERIES

Irecommend the | eg'slation nee.
essary on the part OF the United
States to bring into operation the ar
ticlss of the treaty relsting TO tne
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-21
Nj q MOOD:

Low LOST, HOW REsTORED.-Just pub
IA hshed By DIR. Lewis, i5o pages, ThirG Ed
ton, the Medical Companion and Gaids to
Health. on the radical cure of SpermatoTr hsos,
or Seminal Weakness, Invoiuniary semin oil
Losses, Imrotebcy, Mental and Physical Inca
paclty, lSPedimsnts TO Marriage. etc. and the
Vensreai and syPhilliIc Msiaoies, with plain
and clear directions for the speedy cure of Sec
Ondary symptoms, Gonorrhea, elects, 5trictures,
and all diseases of the skin, such as scuryy,
Serofuia, Ulcers, Boils, Blotches and Pimples on
the face and boiy, Consumption, Epilepsy, and
Fits, induced By self indulgeEce or sexual ex
travagsnce.
The celebrated author in this admirable treat
Use, clearly demonstrates, from forty years sue
csssfsl practice, that the alarming consequence
of ssh abuse may be radically cured, pointing
out mode CT cure at once simple, certain, and
esectual, by means of which every sufferer no
matter what bis condition may be. can be effect
uslly cured, eheaply, privately and radically.
~ This book should he in the hands ef ev-
cry youth and every man in the land
sent under seal, in plain eavelOP. Price so
cents, Address DR.. LEWIS, No Z, Beach st.
New York. junels-dAwIy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-21

CONFIDENTIAL PHYSICIAN.
Has removed from No. l79 South Ciark-st cor.
Monroe, 90 No. rs South Hslstsd- st. Ii is we'll
kaown by all readers Of the papers that DIR. Big
elow is the oldest established Physician in Chi
cago, who has made the treatment OF all chronic
and sexual diseas e q specially.
He has devoted she last twenty years of his
time exclusively TO the treatment OF ali forms OF
private complaints in both sexes. And for the
last twelve years has been located at l79 South
Clark street Chicago III.
From his long e,tabl shment, and unequaled
success in curing sill cases which come under his
charge, he has gained Union tide reputation,
which causes the afflicted TO seek his aid and ad
vice from all parts of the United Sta.es. Ii il
well known that ell who call on him with any
private aflistIoD, can, and will, be cure IN the
shortest possible time, without the dang erous
effects of mineral polsons YOUNG men who have
injured the mselves by secret habit saoald lose
no time, but call DIR. Biselew at once and b.
cured. All female diseases and irregularitie:
treated with p. fleet safety and success.
Send for his circular peculiar to diseases Of
females.
Send for Guide 20 Health. All sent free Cd
receipt of stamps, ia sealed envelopes, free from
observation. Office hours from D.. m. 10 D. VI
Sun days from 10 to l2m., and from 2 TO 4.30 p
m. Office and Psrlors separate for Ladder and
gentlemen. Address all letters to DR.. c. Bige
low, No. 70 South Halsted St, box 1874. iel3
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-21
Ladies, take Particular Notice.
The Real Velpau Female Pills 4!


! raese Pills, 50 celebrated many years ago IN
Paris, for the -elie of ten ale Irregularities and
afterwards for their criminal en- , y ment in tn,
practice Of abortion. offered for sale foT
cue hrs. time 10 America They have been kept
IN comparative Obscudty from the fact ID At the
originator, De. NelpaG, IS pa sicisn 10 Paris
Jf great wealth AID has strcl sic tiuurspri
ci ples. aud has rithbsli them from general US
lest they should be employee for unlA wful pTr
poses
Ia ovsrcoaing gsma Distractions Falling
Of the WOnp, nit s. dreen ;knsss, supp res
sion, Retention. or Immodsrats Flow Of the
Monthly Discharges, Nervous snd Spinal Aztec
lions, Pains in the Back aud Limbs, Fatigue on
slight exertion Palpitation Of the Heart, Hys-
tsrics, 60. and will effect cure when all OF her
mesns have failed and, although a powerful
remedy, do not Sc ntain calomei, antim ny, or
rnything hurtful to the constitution
To married ladies' and young girls who have
never bsen regulated, they are peculiarly suited.
They will, In short time bring on the mon thly
period with regularity
OAurIoS Married LADIES' should never AXE
them when thsre 10 any reason to believe them
selves pregnant, for they will be sure to produo.
miscarriage.
La lies can procure box. sealed from tie eyes
ofthe ourioss, by enclosing one dollar aud sir
postage stamps to NJ W. MAC0NBER, General
Agent for United States aud Oauadas. at Albau,
y. T., or ofz uy Authorised Agent my24dw Wy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-21
ron GEM nR ALTOONA

Diseases arising frou indisretiOu have been
treated with BAlsAm CopaibA add Mercury, I'm
til the stom sehs Of PstIuats using them became
90 nAussstsd add weakened that IL was hard to
decide which WAS the worst complaint, the dis
ordered stomach or the original disease At
leagth the Ssmaritsn's Gt I made its advent, ana
an entirely new system OF cure was inAugurated
ana the benehcisl rssults at once seen. The dis.
susting drugs srd poisons we're discarded, and
TO day the Gift - prescribed by Members of the
Leading Physicians yet, Notwithstanding, the
SamAritan's Gift is known TO be = positive cure,
purely vege able, and pleasant to use, as only
ten pills have TO be taken, many old anti deluvi-
aus will stick TO their seSening rugs and gorge
their pArieuts for weeks perhaps months
Ess- Has loAg job and q big bill any
,hing TO do with it? Male packages So; Female
s.. Sent by mail. We cannot avoid calling th,
attention Of delicate females 20 the Samaritan ;,
Gift as positive cure for Whites; By following
directions you will soon get rid of tina, trouble
some disease, aud become robust and hearty.
Sold By Druggists generally.
DESM mo & co. Prop'rs.
el5 Race street, PhilAdslphis, Pa
Gas. BESsEs, soraer Illinois aRd Nj arks
street. Agent for Rock Island.
mehSdWlV
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-21

CHgONIC AILMENTS;

PArtieularly ssrofuIa, have their origin IN an
ill-sured or neglected disease. Do We not see e'
cry day person. staggering under the we'sae Vi
- an. r.mnips of fosmsr nHladyr Why Is
IL? IL !. because the treatment was not saita-
HE ar i.ft of too soon. fhus the patient 10
matched up ~hile the drogs are allowed 10 re-
main 90 breAk out gain even In failure ssaera-
tiohs Many suffer- he ioal taint OF sctoia's TO
remain 10 III. ~ ste for Altfs time. Ulcers and
sores that are eating away tho very fountain Of
life are allowed TO 20 90. PImPles blotehes,
and letters also d,sh. care the faces Of thousands
There is no necessity for this lsmentable &C ndi
tioH, as few bottles OF Ihe SAmarltah's Root
and Horb juices will eradicat' the ioul faint. In
all bad cases we will furnish the remedy free of
charge until cure Is effected, thus proving be
yond a dou bt that all can be cured. Pimples
aad bIotehss rem ovei, thereby saving many I'M
pleasant remarks. Ladies Who desire = brilliant
complsxion should use the sA naTitan's Root and
u..t Iuioaa prica Al ab mar ho,tia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-21
A MILLION IN THE FIELD !

Yes million of men. t. say nothing OF the
ladies, know by experience ihat
CriStadOrO's Excelsior Hair Dye
produces shades of color that seem to have been
brought out by nature herself. They know, 100
that it is FIR from all injurious matter, because
they have used it for years, and thus tested it
process m ore certain than even chemical anal
ysis itself. In fact. the daily experience of null
ntudeE Of both sexes confirms The decla alton of
the hrst analytical chemist in America, that the
Excelsior Dye contains nothing deleterious to
neAi'h' A good dressing should be used after
the dying, aud the beat IA
CkIsI ADokos hair PREsERATIVR.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-21
Depot, No. 81 Oneid. St., Mllwaukee.

DR.. Kslckhotf's Celebrated Eye Water.
There are few diseases to which mankind are
subject, that are more distressing than eyes,
snd, perhaps, for which more remedies have
been used without success. Having long been
acquainted with these facts DR.. Kalckhof pre-
scented his celebrated Eye Water to the pu Bile,
ss the only Eye Water ever discovered, for the
perm aneut relief of great inflammation and coz
tequent debility of the eye. II will remove OPP
thaimia or Inflammation of the eyes at their
commencement. and will cure sore eyes from
dehuxion of sharp humors, inducing such dsbil-
ity in them, that vision Is effected with utmost
difficulty. In all common complaints OF the
eyes, it will be found speedy and sffectual
remedy. Price rs cents per box.
For sale BY all druggists and patent medicine
dealers in the country.
KALoKHOFF BROS d CO., Propri.tors, 81
Oneida st. Milwaukee, Wis. oct2s dom