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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-04

Correspondence of the New York World
How many men have been murdered
by David Welchel, of Upton, Iud.. is
q question no one can answer: but
there are few now in the State who
do not believe him guilty OF sending
at least two souls unprepared into eter-
nifty. In the spring of 1865. he and an
other desperate named Ellison were
tried for the murder of one Eshehman.
who had gone for weeks hunting in
the woods which are near Upton. and
never returned. As he had been last
seen in Ellison's company, that worthy
was arrested, and made a confession
which implicated Welchel. He said
that Welchel and himself were also
hunting, and having fallen in with
Eshellnan, Welchel proposed murder
ing him, as he was known to have q
large sun Of money in his possession.
The deed was to be committed the fol-;
lowing night, but the light of their
camp fire was seen by another hunting
party from Upton, who joined them
and remained with them till daylight.
Wclchel, on their approach. after max
ing some eScnse or. other, had disap-
peared into the darkness without being
seen by any of the new comers. After
the party had gone away Welchel re-
turned, and finding Eslelman asleep
shot him through the head. Ellison
and he then divided his money and
threw the body into The swamp. Tie
gun they hid under a log. This con-
fession rendered Welchcl.s concealiny
himself 4 Useless precaution. and his
arrest followed Ellison's. They were
of course found guilt, and the -right-
coas judge" sentenced Ellison TO the
penitentiary for number Of wears and
Welchel for life. This sentence seemed
light enough a penalty to pay for a
cold-blooded murder, but on, Welchers
case being carried to the Supreme
Court, he was granted new trial.
brought back. admitted 10 bail. and n
aotte l'fosequt was entered. Such is
Justice in Indiana. Ellison. i'm confess
sion, had also accused WelcIel of the
murder of returned soldier, named
Thomas Clark, but no notice whatever
was taken of his statement. And now
we come TO the main point in my let
ter. Last "Wednesday farmer named
Moyer. while engaged in cleaning out
Q fence row, discovered the bones of
a human body lying in the edge OF the
same swamp in which poor Eshelman's
remains were thrown Near them was
found Government gun of peculiar
make, which was recognized as one
purchased by Clark ofa eunsmith Of
Upton day ortwo before his disap-
pearance. His boots, too. being
Government boots, were easily idcnti.
ned. In the back of the >kull was a
hole evidently made by bullet, which
passed entirely through the head. COM
ing out at the mouth. Thus. after sew
en- years being lost to mortal sight IN
the black oOxe of the swamp, the bo,rs
Of Thomas Clark, who escaped rs5el
bullets only TO be murdered, we're re-
covered TO convict his murderer.
Welchel has disappeared. but win
probably be csptuled soon. and this
time Lynch law and not common law
win deal with him..
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-04

Those whose incomes do not exceed
*2,000 year, would do well to bear in
mind that the consciousness of that
fact does not exempt them from certi-
flying to their incomes for the past year.
They are compelled by law to testify to
the fact for the guidance Of the Asses
sor in thorough performance of the
duties of their trust.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-04

A Nashville negro was sentenced by
. jury Of his peers to receive tventv.
Ave lashes Ho congratulated himself
on cscapfng 90 easily, but wss little
diec0nraged when the execufioncr.
having nearly inshed the prescribed
lumner ~ blows, forgot his count and
was ordered by the judge to commences
over skain.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-04

Charlton boys break into school
houses and cut up the books and break
open and rob the drawers in the P. @.
They ought to establish . branch peni-
tentiary ut that place.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-04

The Rey. Peter Cartwright has not
only recovered from his late alarming
Illness, but bids mfr to be able to con-
tinne his ministrations.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-04
NEM YnRk. Mar,

NEW YORK, March 80.
!, The Tribune says it was ramored
late Yesterday. that the United States
Grand Jury would to-day return bill
ofindictment against Ex-District At
torney Samuel q. Courtney and Ex-
Marshal Robert Murray, for acts said
to have been done by them while in
Office. It is generally understood that
this action has been suggested by Gus
tom House politicians who attribute to
the persons named some Of their recent
discomfitures. General Butler who
has been instrumental in procuring
the indictments, when lately In this
city f0reshadowed the action ia his re-
marks to ex-Ofiicials that he, the per-
son addressed, would be protected, but
that some of his friends would suffer.
When Judge Blatchf0rd recently
charged the United States Grand jury
to Investigate Custom House frauds
and to present indictments against
officials who were taking bribes,
movement was set on foot to occupy
the time of the Grand Jury in investi-
eating old whiskey frauds committed
five or six years ago. Mr.. Courtney
says that he is prepared to meet the
charges against him, and that he win
not rest until he exposes the machina-
ton and persons instrumental in start
ing the prosecutions
Professor Morse's symptoms are said
to be more favorable.
Ii appears from testimony before the
Judiciary Committee that nearly two
hundred of the very lowest criminals
had been released at various times
from Blackwells Island, by Judges
Car6ioza and Barnard in violation of
all forms Of law.
A meeting of Germans was held last
evening to effect an organization to ex-
tend The movement in aid Of the Gin
cinnati Convention. The World says,
editorially, II is well understood that
General Sickles is to be relieved from
the Spanish mission.
Tennie G. Claflin drew. a crowd at
the Academy of Music last evening
where she was announced TO lecture
on Behind the scenes In Wall Street,
Her hearers, however, instead of hear
ing her ON the subject advertised
heard an open denunciation Of mar
riagc and she was frequently Missed.
Henry r.. Conklin, Secretary Of the
exploded Market Savings Bank, is re-
ported to have been arrested in Mon
treal on Tuesday, by detective Of this
city. and is now IN prison there 10
await proof Of right to arreet him un-
der the exhibition laws.
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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-04

A subscriber requests us to publish
the following yticle on the sul,iec, of
Chinch Bugs

1
A subscriber requests us to publish
the following Vticle on the sul,iec, of
Chinch Bugs:
Editor Nationalist.
In the remarks on chinch bugs in
your last issue 1 noticed some mistakes.
Chinch bugs winter over, not in the egg,
but In the perfect state, hiding among
the corn husks, In old grass. or in any
loose rubbish around or near the in
tested fields. Hence the necessity for
burning OF corn stalks, weeds, etc. ..du-
ring the winter or early spring, wher-
ever any Of these bugs may have hid
themselves away. After vegetation
starts in the spring, those bugs that
have survived the winter come out
from their hiding places and deposit
their eggs on the roots OF growing
plants, an inch or less beneath the sur
face of the ground. These eggs soon
hatch and the young Larvae feed for q
while on the roots, and afterwards
ascend to the surface and suck the Juice
from the plants above ground. The
larve are o bright red ct first, and e
they grow larger and shed their skins
several times, they turn to brown and
then bleck, @ eeeni IN the perfect In
sect In husking some corn this morn
ing that had stood in the shock through
the winter, I found hundreds Of dead
chinch bugs but mot one alive. It NAV
be the. winter Il unfhvorable for them,
Or that they have been slain by their
natural enemies -sone kind Of canni-
bal insects.
If the ground Is hard or very wetthe
bugs cannot descend TO lay their eggs,
hence It is better to plow the ground in
the fall for small grain. Sow early,
and roll thoroughly after sowing.
There are doubtless plenty Of chineh
bugs left to propagate their species, but
If we have wet spring, think early
sown wheat will not Be likely to be
much injured by them, especially IL
farmers select varieties that ripen ear
ly.
Each female insect lays from 100 to
800 eggs, and they can scarcely be seen
by the naked eye, so it would not be
an easy matter to find the eggs, and
ascertain whether or not they were
killed, even if there were any to be
found at this season ofthe year. Yours.
T. c. WEILs
MANHATTAN, February, 1872.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-04

Quincy has female forger who OBJ
tanned $500 by forging another wo-
mans signature. The forgeress Is in
iail
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-04

1T. Louis has a sensation--ona Of
those trials OF a member of the medical
profession that have of late figured 30
largely in the New York Criminal
Court calendar. The victim i Young
lady named Annie Maaill, and the doe.
tor is VIM. A. Jatl-on. The crime of
procuring abortion is becoming fear
FUZZY prevalent throughout the couhl-
try, and ii is high time thai murder
thus committed by medical men should
meet the punishment it deserves. The
victim of Dir. ,fudson was ne trniy
murdered rs though she had been shot
or had her throat cut. aud the guilty.
author OF her death should be held
responsible for the crime and nade 10
answer for 1t. al least BY "A lie impris-
onment. II not by more SUMMARY
punishment. Until the crime l. 80
punished. quacks will be found TO pur-
sue their nciilriou, practices. which so
frequently result in murder. This ST.
Louis ease is one of the most abhor-
rent character and is only alluded 70
for the purpose of condemnation Of
the crime generally. The Legislatures
of several States, during the past win
ter, have been legislating against il,
making the practice of that branch OF
the profession felony.
In the new artesian well. in the
yard of j. V. Farwell, corner of
Franklin and Monroe streets, Chicago.
water was stguck at about three O'Clock
Tuesday morning. at depth Of over
twelve hundred feet The event was en-
tirely unexpected, aud no preparation
had been made. The water rushed
through the fye-inch bore with tre-
mcndous force, flooding the premises
and threatening incalculable damage
70 the goods stored In the basement Of
Mr. Farwell's building. A fire engine
was procured rs quickly as possible,
and by Its constant use the water wal
prevented from working harm until
arrangements could be made to carry
II of. The ifow through the fiye-inct
bore averages . thouSand gallons L
minute. The well cost over ten thou
\ sand dollars, over Q thousand feet Of i
being drilled through solid rock. =
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-04
NEW YORK. Marrh 40.

At Jersey City to-day sentence was
deferred in the cases of the convicted
city hoard of police on the ground
that there being other indictments
against some ofthe defendants it would
be cxpedient to await the trial of the
same.
Carl Vogle. the alleged murderer Of
a Brussels nobleman, has been identi-
ged by a former resident Of Cologne
as Carl Supp, business manager of
the murdered man. A telegram was
received stating that there was evil
dence that Stupp sailed from Liver
pool under the name of VogIe.
Bank statement shows decrease i'm
loans and legal tender deposits, aud an
increase in shares and circulation.
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Nrw 4-nrs March q

NEW OHk, March W.
Prot. Morse il unconscious and his
death is hourly cxpectcd>
A Philadelphia despatch reports the
arrest of Charles A. Dana at that city
about two o'clock this morning while
in sleeping car, on train coming
from Washington to New York. The
arrest is said TO have been made on a
criminal warrant at the suit of VIM
III. kemhle and Samuel III. Moon, of
Philadelphia, foralleged libel arising
out of structures in the New York
SIN upon the Evans frauds. Dana
was taken in charge by officers but
was subsequently bailed i'm 5000.
The reported Indictment of Ex-Dis-
trict Attorney Samuel G. Courtney, by
the United States Grand Jury is Who'll
ly without foundation. This statement
is made OH the authority of Judge
Noah Davis, U. S. Attorney.
Mr.. Courtney appeared in court this
morning and demanded TO be informed
whether any indictment llad been
found and was informed that none
had been.
The statement that General Butler
and Custom House officials were en-
deavofing to secure indictments
against Messrs. Courtney or Murray.
are also untrue.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-04

DEs MoINrs, March %.

i
EDiToRs CoURIER tin the absence
of the Legislative business, your corres-
pondent took "A notion to attend the
Republican State Convention to-day
and the result Of his observation he
will briefly state. S
The Convention met at Moore's Hall.
and was called to order by Col. Tiche-
nor. Prayer by the Rev. Al. 4. Frisbie,
Hon. d. III. Stiles, Of Wapello coun-
ty, was appointed President, py.O ten.
On being introduced to The Conyen-
ton Mr.. Stiles delivered himself Of I
very neat and patFfOtic little speech In
which he said that the Republican par
" was yet strong and powerful, and
~ &stcry was one ofunexampled hon. on.
sety and purity, and its action had
been such rs to commend applause,
even nom democrats. s.
Committees on credentials, pormar
nent organization and resolutions
were appoiInted after which the Con-
vention adj armed until ! 80 I'm.
On re-6aG mbling In the afternoon
the comm1t1ee on credentials made
their report which was adopted.
On permaaent organization, the fol-
lowing named gentlemen were chosen
as ofiicers @
President Gen. ]. B. Weaver, Of
Davis county Secretary, Maj. j. j..
Safely, Of W1pello county Assistant
Secretary G. Stanley, Of Linn county.
Mr.. Stiles then introduced Gen.
Weaver 70 the Convention, who was
warmly applanded.
The General said that be felt hiQhly
llattered on being called upon to pre-
side over such q body as constituted
this Convention. We all know that
the great party we represent here to-
day went into the field like the youth
full David Of old to contend against =
giant, and as David had been victo-
rions over Goliah, SO had the Republi-
can party come out triumphant over
The giant, Democracy. We know full
we'll how nobly this party has accom-
plished its purpose, how it had led
n Il \ r.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-11-01
G. EOR g e TO WIN.

THR BROKEN WATER MAIN.-The men in
charge OF the repairs at the break in the 80 inch
water main, report th at thew will be able 70 nut
the water in on Sunday evening next
RAISING THE MARKS HoUsR-At noon to-
day Messrs- Hollingsworth & CoughIau had
nearly completed their arrangements, and ex-
pected TO put their jackscrews at work this sf-
ternoon to test their foundations, and If solid
they Will commence TO raise the front building
to- morrow morning.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURES OF STEAMERS
The steamer f. G. Knight, Capt. Wilson,
cleared at O'Clock this morning for New York
with l,ic0 bbls. -four. Steamer Express, Cant
Talbot, arrived and cleared for Baltimore witt,
an assorted Cargo.
COAL SHIPMENTS TO FOREIGN PoRTs-The
schooner VIM. f. Greene, Capt. Tracey, cleared
from the Consolidation coal companI-s docks
with $50 tons Of coal for st. Thomas, West In
dies. "
COAL TRADE--The coal trade has been dulI
for the week past. Vessels are scarce and ia
demand. The receipts this week have been as
foilows:-Consolidation company, 5,2I4 tons:
Rays docks, ,195 tons; Borden Mining com.
pany, 2, $50 tons. The shipments were From
Agnew's wharf, 1890 tons; Rays docks, 2, 81
tons; Borden mining company. 1850 tons; Con
solidation companys docks, 5,li6 tons.
GRAIN TRADR-The receipts to-day were
600 bushels wheat and 500 bushels white core
to Is. Talbot g. Son, and eco bushels wheat Ia
HaTtly * Bro, by canal, and 10cO busheI.
white corn to Hartly 6 Bro. by river. The sale.
to-day were 1900 bushels good red wheat Al
slI6, and 760 bushels prime do. at Sls1.
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THE COC KIS.

POLICE COURT, Judge Snel.-Yesterday,
Elizabeth Willis, assault and battery on Marian
brose Saunders, charged with larceny oftwo sets
harness valued at S5O,property OF A. j. Borland;
sent to grand jury. Henry Hill, assault and
battery on Laura Smallwood; IS and costs.
Michael Cation, assault and battery on Barney
McQuade, SO and costs or GO days in Jail. o.
Grant was fined $40 for carrying concealed
weapon and drawing IT on gentleman; an
appeal was taken. Rebecca Smith loud and
boisterous talk on street, pleaded guilty and
was fined -. Margaret Miller and Fanny Gar
ner, Louise alley star gaZers were pulled Wednes-
day night by Officers Kearney and McKenny
engaged in square fight up to their ankles in
mud, ard were syndicated to the amount Of s.
each. William alias Swiper johnson. charged
with disorderly conduct; settled for 8. John
Short was made shorter by being compelled to
leave SIS with the marshal on the charge of
slashing about under the epizoOtic effects OF
benIine. Francis Baker, a very modest yellow
girl made a balk last night by being overhauled
by a man in blue and brass while using very
loose language. She was so exceedingly modest
that she held her check shawl close about her
face when called upon to plead; So.
VIM. Morrison forfeited his collateral for dis
orderly conduct. Sarah johnson and Fanny
Smith, drunk and disorderly; IS each. Leopold
market house. The testimony was to the effect
that the accused and one Rachel Greenapple
were engaged several minutes in hand to hand
encounter, when Officer Duyall put sudden
stop to 1t by leading them off to the station
house. a like charge was brought against
Rachel Greenapple and she was fined 80 and
Levy was discharged. Charles Smith and Ma
than Cole, charged with committing an ARRAY.
These are two stout built colored men and Cole
appeared in court, his head completely covered
with plasters and bandages, the results OF the
fight. Lieut.. Kelly testified to these men bein G
engaged in square fight as If by mutual consent
neither Of them making any complaint against
the other. although Cole was fearfully punished.
The fight commenced by Smith breaking a
rotten egg in Coles face, but 1t was proven that
il was on a wager and by consent of Cole
Smith was discharged and the case con.
tinued for q witness in Coles behalf
Solomon Bell, a carpet-shaker, was charged
with the larceny of a carpet worth $50. 1t was
testified that this man was entrusted with three
carpets to shake, andreturned only two OF them
The court decided that this was only case OIL
breach of trust, and the charge of larceny would
not hold; dismissed. VIM Brown. colored, lar.
ceny of a carriage robe from Riley A Shinn
valued at s61; grand jury Morris Boomerang
assault on Solomon Robinson; IS. Henry Stat
ford petit larceny of a wooden toy from store
door; reform school. John Lacey. assault And
battery on Nancy Russell, both denizens OF
Cherry alley, Georgetown; Sl0, or thirty days
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Condensed LnraIs

Detective officer II. p r. Bigley has resign II.
The republican committee OF Alexandria
county a, last evening nominated Mr.. j. B.
SyphsN for county clerk.
"A suspicious ipOSing man has been lurking
around st. AIMS orpf an Asylum for several
L'si-s ISt' nlt'GI - Tie annoy auce OI the Sisters
IN charge The police will attend to him
AT. John M.JamesOn. for many wears previ-
Gus 10 the late war postmaster OF the United
Satss senate, and since q resident Of lower
haryland, has removed 20 this city.
The market sheds ON Center Market SQUARE
IIottbg on Pennsy wanna avenue aud 9th
stItrl, nave been torn away. 10 make room for
the io1ndAtlOn for the main building OF the
new market, work On which is to be commenced
at once.
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EMPORIUM for the splendid fitting o. X
White Shirts. The best AZ white shirt in this
CITY. Come and look at it. Goldman & Stein
berg, NO. 700 9Th street, corner ofG.
To 0EDER:-Genuine English Cashmere and
scotch Cheviot Suits for $40. These goods are
our own Importation, and We can guarantee
them from IS to $40 less than any other house in
the District. ROWAN & Cox, 56 9Th st.
Wine CoArs Or GLsseARIns in large variety.
ranging in price from sl9 to Ss5.
o Blne Chlnchiiia Wing Costs, with silk velvet
Boys Wing Goats from % up.
Gso. g. HENNINe,
No. 40 9Th street northwest.
WHILE the country win 90 to the "dogs, on
Tuesday next, whether either Grant or greeley
q West-pointer, the Grand Gift Photosraph
Enterprise will be doing business In its new
hall, No. 81 9TH street, osrner d, next door to
Green 81 Williams.
THE NATIONAL SAvIHas BANK, corner Of
I New York avenue and 18th street, pays per ct
to s. 27t3 IitIe
WITHOUT WELL FITTING silk or soft hat
all decoration of ones person goes for naught
a superb assortment of gents, youths, and
cnll0fens nat and caps, always on hand and at
very low prices. CARTER q Co.,
42i 9Th street.
WILCOX & GIBBS SEWING MACHINE. The
celebrated Bazaar Patterns. Agency at Chas
Baum's hoopskirt and corset factory, Eth street,
Intelligencer Building. IO.2s
LADIES AND GENTLEMRN: Il you wish your
wearing apparel cleaned in a iirst-class manner,
sent them to A. Fisher, No. 6ls 9Th street, oppo-
site Patent Office. The Professor will give Won
satisfaction without fail. sol
hkLIEF FOR THE FRKT-Fee, 81 per Visit.-
CorIs extracted without pain; Bunions, Bad
ans, DC renewed and cured, at DIR. Whites,
No. $50 18th street, Opposte-U. 8. Treasury.
IHhRnonHrHRsa and BAromStors Are repaired
And made to order by Hempler. near Az street
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ALL SAINTS DAY.-To-day il the festival of
All Saints, feast observed in the Catholic and
Protestant Episcopal churches. The festiys al
dates back 20 the conversion of the Pantheon,
in the city of Rome, into a sanctuary OF Chris
tian worship. In the Catholic churches the
services are held at the same hours as on San
DAYS. To- morrow occurs the feast Of All Souls
on winch day requiem masses for the souls of
the departed Will be soiemniZed in all the CathO-
Tic churches. Yesterday the eve of All Saints
day was All Hsilow 'een.