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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-12

Rev. Henry Morgan, in a lecture in
New York, last week, discussed this
and gave eight reasons, as follows:
|. Because they could not get the
women whom.they look
ed too high for talent, beauty and per-
fection, which was beyond their reach.
,. Because they were towards, they
dared not ''face the music" and quaked
at the lightning flashes of fair maid
ems eye.
3. Because they were skeptical-
they had no faith in woman's constan-
cy, and believed her weak and frail.
4. Because they are stingy and do
not think that they can support a
wife.
5. Because women of genius are
not always good housewives, (the
reverend gentleman advised his audi
tors never to marry women of gem
ius).
8. Because of mans own cxtrava-
gance-msny Of our yonng men spend
their incomes foolishly, and OF course
could not afford to marry.
Z. Because they were afraid of
divorce, which was made by the law
too easy-free love was poisoning the
system of marriage.
s. Because of wOman's extrava-
gance--it costs as much to launch a
woman on the sea Of wedding life
these days, as it would to fit out q
small schooner. AS to sails, cordagc,
pennants and strcamers, the difference,
he opined, was in favor Of the schoon.
er. AS TO her outfit, she was to be
freighted with bonnets, wells, necklaces,
earrings, pins, chains, bracelets, rings,
rufllcs, bows, bands, buttons, loops,
folds, pipings, pleats, silks, muslins,
laces, fans, boots, cuffs, slippers, para
soils, collars, nets, rats, waterfalls,
chignons, mice, braids, puffs, frizzes,
switches, curls, panier tonrnure, Gre
clan bend, Qaughter). What cargo
was this for such small craft. And
few are the men who would marry this
Dolly Warden advertisement.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-12
PowDER MIL. EXPLOSION.
One Man Killed and Three Mortnlly
weunsiesi-H Horses Killed and 8uild.
inGs Blown 70 Atoms.
Tho Scranton (paO Reo,,LI;eof


One Man Killed and Three Mersally
Wounded Her.cs Killed and Ruila.
inss Blown 20 Atoms.
The Scranton (Pa.) Republican
says:
yesterday morning, twenty-five
minutes to 9 o'clock, a terrific eyplo-
sion occurred at the Wopwollopen
powder mills, situated six miles below
the Shickshinny, and within short
distance of the village of Wopwolo-
pen. The explosion occurred in the
coming mill. but from what cause is
not known. The workmen in this
building had gone out but few min-
ntcs previous TO the explosion. Tho
building was blown to atoms, aud the
powder scattered in all directions, set
ting fire to the dry chip houses, which
also exploded with terrible force
Michael Moss, q workman in the dry
house, was instantly killed; Phillip
Tryfragle and George Totten, team
sters, on the outside of the building,
were terribly burned and, it is thought
cannot possibly survive; Thomas
Shultz. u laborer on a railroad short
distance from the building, is also fa-
tally burned. Three mules were al
most instantly killed their eyes were
blown out and the animals almost
burned to crisp, Two others were
badly burned, but it is thought they
will recover. The wagon to which
they were attached was completely
demolished. Buildings half mile
distant from the explosion were raised
from their foundations and window
lights blown out. Kegs of powder,
timbers, etc., were blown to distance
of half mile. Fences, trees and
shrubbery were demolished for quite
distance around. The report of the
explosion was heard for miles. These
works are owned BY the. Deposit Pow.
-S~syySnTssny r.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-12

The CHRONICLE announced day or
two since that il has come to be fully
known that the occasion of the visit of
Hon. Thomas IL. Hendricks and other
leaders of the Democracy TO Washing
ton last winter, was to perfect arrange
ments to take charge of the oranges
for political uses In the coming elec-
tions. And now come Democratic
and so called Independent journals
from all quarters of the country, re,
joicing over what they call the triumph
of the oranges over the Republican
party" Exulting over the success of
the "granges" In Illinois in securing
candidates for the bench unopposed by
Republican nominations, the Tribune
says:
"They will also take into their own
hands the election of members Of Con.
gress, aud will select men, not because
of their advocacy of the Fifteenth
Amendment, nor Of their loyalty dur
ing the war, but because of their sup
posed fidelity to the farmers inter-
ests."
Another Of the most potential or
gans Of the Democratic party, alluding
to the same subject, has the follow
ing:
Free trade and farmers rights is the
sign in which we may conquer TO
the farmers, free trade and an honest
currency offer deliverance from the
plundering which they undergo by the
tariff, and from the loss on ali they sell
caused by debased currency. To the
n. 81 hat 80
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-12
Exsis.gsassiAess.

The Cincinnati Gazette thus extin-
guishes real estate man whose inge-
nuity perhaps entitled him to better
treatment:
No class of men appreciate the value
of advertising more than those who
try to get 1t done for nothing. There
is an illustration OF this In letter be-
fore us from town in Missouri. The
town is Republican In politics, the
writer informs us, and he desires to
keep il 90, though the State 60 rebel" /"
To this end he proposes to write us q
letter . week, setting forth the attrac-
tions Of the place. These appearing in
q Republican paper would, he con-
cludes. draw Republicans to the town
and county, and thus keep it on the
right side, even though Missouri
should be carried by the rebels. We
appreciate the argument, but IL Re-
publicans should move to that town,
the Democrats might carry some other
village or county now Republican,
Besides, the best way to set forth the
bargains to be obtained in town lots
and tarms IL In our advertising col.
umns. Terms, 96 per square in week.
lyrand Il TO $3.50 per square In daily.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-12
El.OpE N ENT.
Married sIak, RnMs OF with Another
Mans Wife.

MAN - WttNs
The people OF Milton and vicinity
are having an exciting time over an
elopemcnt which occurred lasi Wednes
day. The facts arr, these
William Ilarrell and Enos Boyd
were neighbors, living some two and
half miles south of Milton. lIarrell
did not take into consideration the re-
qnirements of the tenth commandment,
for he desired Boyd's wife, Phoebe.
This desire has manifested itself in
various attentions toward Mrs. BOYD,
which set the usual fleet of gossip
craft afloat in the neighborhood.
Some two years ago. Mrs. Boyd in
duccd her husband to deed the farm
to her, as they were childless. and his
health was not very good--his death
would therefore give the farm to her.
On Monday morning Mr.. Boyd left
home for Athens, Mo-, toprocure some
fresh fish. About noon, ilarreil drove
up 10 Boyds house, and with the help
of the woman, loaded up a lot of
household goods. and taking Mrs.
Boyd put out for Missouri. iIarrell
has wife and five children. He took
the two youngest with him. All the
parties to this disgraceful transaction
have hitherto been considered respect
able people. The sympathy OF the
community is freely given to Mr..
Boyd and Mrs. Harfell. bloomfield
Dem
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-12


A special agent of the post Office
department is reported to have had an
amusing experience while making his
official inspection at Iron Rod, Monta-
na. Going into the post office he
found the room divided into three Sec
tions-frst a saloon, then the post Of
flee, and the last faro bank. The
mail bag was brought in; rough
looking customer opened it and emp
tied the contents on the floor. The en-
tire crowd got down ON their hands
and knees and commenced overhaul
ing the letters, among which several
were registered, and selected such as
they wanted. After they were thr0'
the remaining letters were shoveled
into candle box and placed on the
bar. The special agent thinking the
Office needed little regulating, asked
the bartender, who had received and
distributed the mail, If he was the post
master.
"No,' said he.
s'Are you the assistant postmaster ?"
ssNo."
Where is the postmaster
"Out minin'.
"Where is the Assistant postmast-
er?'
"Gone to HelPs Cannon; and by
thunder Bill Jones has got to run this
Office next week it's his turn.
The Government official then asked
him who he was, and demanded the
keys of the office. The bar tender
coolly took the candle box off the bar,
put ii on the floor, and gave it kick
sending il out Of the door, saying
'sThere's your post office, now git
The agent says: "Knowing the
customs of the country, lost no time
in following his advice, aud got" That
Office was discontinued.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-12
ESCAPE OF PRISONERS.


State C0nvicss ~ AnamOsa OverpOw err
aheir Guard and Escape.
From the Dubuque Herald we learn
the particulars regarding the escape of
three prisoners from the State quarries
near Anamosa:
g 1t appears that on Monday noon
the prisoners were given cup of cold
water instead of hot coffee, as they for
merly had at the quarry, the reason
being that the commissioner would only
allow the landlord who had been feed
ing them nineteen cents per meal per
man to give them coffee. Compre-
hending the situation, the prisoners
determined to make ''strike" for col. !.
fee and for freedom. While gang of
about seven men were loading a car
with stone, with the guard about six
or eight feet distant with his gun lying
upon one end of the car, three prison
ers made rush upon him, taking him
completely by storm and capturing his
seven shooter. The guard recovered
himself and fired three shots after them
from his little revolver, but the Jail
birds had flown. The name of the
man who made the first outbreak and
captured the gun was Harding, tall
and slender looking fellow, about 80
years of age, with red eyes. It seems
that Harding was the instigator Of the
whole thing. He was in. for term of
seven years, for burning a store, if we
are rightly informed. Charles Hat
field was the name of one of the es-
capped men. Hatfield was about 25
years of age, of rather light complex
ion, and about 5 \, feet In height.
Costar is the name OF the other con-
vict, who was about the same age and
height as Hatfield. Costar was an
Italian, and looked very much like a
darkey. He was in for about three
years, and had but la months yet to
serve. Our informant thinks he was
from Muscatine county
The surrounding country in the vi
cinity of the State quaryies is very
rough, and sparsely settled, which will
very much facilitate their escape.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-12
DARwINEsM IN TnE E1TCHEN.

y
/ was taking on my h.anet
one afternoon at three,
when hinaeck tun!patl upon II
Which prosei 10 tir nea.
Then takes 1t TO the gflte.
between the bars f. .tick IL
Bnt hadn't long TO wait
Ere II changed mo cricket.
says |. .1Sure-ly ms senses
Is gettin' In fGgn'
So 10 druwnd N cBantenres.
When y halters - q frog
Here my heart began to thulnp,
And no wonder ;Hit fnnkl;
For the frog with one hg iuinp,
I.caped itself into monkey
Then opened wide my eyes,
His features Tor 10 scan,
And observed, with great surprise.
Tbaf fhat monkey was man,
But he vanished from my sight,
And / sunk npon the door,
jest as Miss9s. with light.
Game inside the kitchen door
Then beatnnin to abuse me,
she says, Sarah, you've been irinkn'
says, !" No, mum, ynnTl excuse ME,
But I've merely been a ihIn.ln'
But as sure as I'm clnder.
That parry what you see
A gettin' out o. winder,
Have developed from nean
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-12

The recommendation for changes
in the Civil Service rules made BY the
commission, have been considered by
the President and Cabinet aud approy-
ed. The rules thus recommended will
be promulgated in few days.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-12

The Iowa Homestead which perhaps
more than any other paper in the State
may be denominated the organ Of the
Patrons Of Husbandry has the follow.
ing to say in regard to the nomination
of The Hon. ID. w. Adams for Lieut..
Governor.
The proposed nomination by the Re-
publican party of this State Of the
highest officer in the Order Of Patrons
Of fHusbandry in the United States, to
the Office of Lieutenant Governor, so
far as we have had an opportunity of
learning of the members thereof, is not
received with favor, not because he Is
not esteemed competent and as worthy
of the place as any gentleman named,
but because he does hold high posi-
ton in the Order. II has been SO fre.
quently charged upon the Order that
it ia being used for the political ag-
grandizement of its leaders, and that
the Order will soon lose its usefulness
by admitting politics In Its Oranges,
those of its members who are true to
the principles of the Order, and they
are its controlling clement, seriously
deprecate such nomination, because
1t gives color TO such charges, wheth-
er the Oder has or has not meddled in
the matter and they seriously hope that
the Master Of the National Grange will
not permit the Order to be jeopardizetl
in the matter by accepting any NOM
ination that may be rendered him. His
present position for the promotion Of
the interests of the farmers is tcn-fold
more desirable than any political Office
that can be conferred upon him.
We are not prepared to say but that
the Homestead is right ia its views.
We are unacquainted with Mr.. Adams,
but SO far as we can learn Of him, he is
gentleman Of culture and worth and
who would fiji we'll the Office OF Lieut..
Governor still, owing to his promi-
inence in tha order OF Changers, Il
may be tor the beet interests of the
order that he do not accept political
nomination of any kind. We are per-
fectly willing for Changers, who
ought to know their interests In this
regard better than ourselves, to de-
termine such question for them.
selves.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-12

The Supreme Court Of the State Of
Minnesota has decided in the fullest
sense the right of the State govern
ment to regulate the tariffs ofrailroads.
This is the first decision of the kind by
any of our State Courts and will
doubtless be carried TO the o.. s. SUI
preme Court.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-12

The farmers of Carroll county, Ills,
have very emphatically "Resolred,
That the increase Of Congressional
salaries in these hard times, is an in
fernal outrage upon the working peo-
pie of this country"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-12

The Kickapoos have been thorough
ly whipped, the Modocs have surren-
dered, and McEnery counsels peace.
Peace triumphs, and plnndering
treachery and roasting negroes IL on
the wane.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-12
Tomato Plants.

A market gardener of Lake County,
Illinois, says that he has the most re-
markable success in the use of salt upon
his tomato plants. He applied it at
various times during the season, and
in every case its effect was seen in tho
increased growth OF both plants and
fruit. In some cases he lays the roots
of backward plants bare, spriDkles
them with q tablespoonful of ordinary
barrel salt, and covers with soil. The
plants treated in this way take an inn
mediate start, and develop the fruit.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-12

An old Dutch tavern keeper has his
third wife, and being asked his views
of matrimony replied, "Vell, den, You
see the first time inarries for love
dat wash goot; den marries for peau-
ty-dat wash goot, too, about as goot
as de first; but dis time l marries for
money-and dis is peter as BOTH .
Old Cooney took practical view Of
things.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-12
Tine EozzEsaer
=
A. II. lIAMILTON.l E,;,
II. III. WARDEN. haltors.

Commissioners from the Ordinance
Bureaus of the War and Navy Depart
ments arc appointed to go abroad to
examine into, and report upon The
improvements upon ordinance.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-12
Au.,. Nests il, Gardens.

r. Nj. u, III Nature. says have
found very etiectual remedy for the
annoyance Of ants nesting in the gard
en- paths and borders. A strong soIu-
tion of carbolic acid and water poured
into the holes, kills all the ants ittonch-
es, and the survivors Immediately take
themselves off, Care must be taken in
its use, ~ it destroys animal and yege-
table, "a well as insect life.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-12

The application for writ of quo
scdronto before the Supreme Court Of
Arkansas for the ousting of the Hon.
Elisha Baxter, as Governor of the
State, was refused. Senator Powell
Clayton snstains Governor Baxter.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-12

San Francisco, CAL, is making loud
complaints of the immigration of
worthless and diseased Chinese. Fif-
feen Thousand have arrived the present
year, and many Of them are lepers.--
We cannot bnt syInpathize with the
San Francisco people in this matter.
They are taking steps to prevent this
kind Of immigration.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-12

A strawberry-grower states that to
two barrels of rain-water he put one
quarter of a pound ofammonia and ono
quarter of pound of common mitre,
and with this solution he sprinkled his
strawberry beds every night when
blOssoming. The result was double
the amount of large strawber-
ries TO that just adjoining not SO trcat-
cd Wv
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-12

"a North country paper" says FL
CARO-, s'criticising the performance Of q
pianiste few weeks ago said that
her wonderful lingering showed her
magnificent talons to the greatest ad-
vantage OF course it was the lady's
talents that were inteded to be prais-
ed,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-12

The Washington Chronicle says: "a
Keokuk pastor told his congregation
that the late tornado in Iowa, was a
visitation of special Providence to
pnnish AlsA.- raerlA- far-- -t..e;~- ei~r.---','A
presumptuous listener asked him the
simple question: "lIow do YOU
know 2"
Who was that pastor? is the ques-
ton.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-12

A Washington special says: "Con-
tiLued complaints come from all quar-
ters in regard to the quality Of the
postal cards. The Post Office depart
ment has ordered full investigation,
extending to the mills furnishing the
paper This will probably canse a
delay of several weeks, but much
shorter than would be involved by go.
ing through the forms of re-letting.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-12

The authorities of Louisiana pro-
pose, under the State constabulary, to
assess the expenses of putting down
the recent insurrection upon the coun-
ties in which they were fermented and
occurred. Exactly right. They gl0ried
in the bloody dance they made; let
them ''pay the piper
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-12

1t is generally conceded that the
cholera is making its way slowly up
the Mississippi Valley. Beyond ques-
ton 1t has appeared at New Orleans
and it is also said to have appeared at
Memphis, Tennessee. No part OF the
North is proof against this scourge,
as we all know from experience. 1t
behooves all cities, therefore, to pre-
pare to resist it.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-12

A young man ut Kenosha bet two
dollars that he could take a certain
mans nose between his thumb and
finger. Although the said certain
was church deacon, the said young
mans doctors bill was fourteen dol
ars,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-12

The city of Davenport has COM
menced suit in court to test the con-
stitntionality of tho State tax law as il
applies to railroads. The city takes the
ground that the State cannot discrim.
inate in favor Of railroad property for
taxable purposes. The Dubuque pa
pers intimate that steps in the same
direction will be taken by their city
authorities.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-12

One Fore who was recently tried in
st. Louis for the murder OF Munson
E. Beach, and acquitted on plea of
insanity, has now nearly or quite mnr-
dercd his wife with hatchet. Whis-
key insanity and a naturally murder
Gus disposition, is what ails tue fellow.
This turning loose Of men guilty OF
murder because accounted insane, Is
becoming TO be regarded as license
for crime, and is proving sconrge to
humanity.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-12
PHYSICIANS.
DR. lIOokVVOOD.

mHr GREAT HEALER CUREs DISEASES
WITHOUT MEDICINE. He cun show .
GOOD reputation - healer Of all chronic
bteoaeo1. but he don't claim To cure all. =
Come and 60 him for yournsl1 and let hiln
teal vUa where yOu ere diseased. without ask
Mg question. ResidsnCo IN Hske's Addi-
tA@a, Ottumwa, Iowa. VIII be Ut his resi-
0Ca6e the nnt twelve days OF each month
euf1no the year q 05E tian4d6w'y'
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-12

The twenty-fourth annual announce
ment of the Woman's Medical Col
lcge of Pennsylvania, is on our table.
1t makes an excellent showing. The
College appears to be in very pros
porous condition. The Dean of the
Faculty is Mrs. E. II. Cleveland, MD,
1900 Mount Vernon Street, Philadel-
nhia.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-12

The Daily 7ys6aae, Council Bluffs,
has suspended.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-12

The Iowa Homestead, the organ of
the Oranges In Iowa, in discussing the
proposed new party movement, says:
"Seperate nominations of men equal
ly acceptable and Trustworthy may
bring mortifying defeat on new par
ty movement In such Il case as that il
would look as If the new party made
men their object instead OF principles.
But what is termed new party is not
what is wantcd--we can all keep our
party afiinities, but for this year, and
all other years when ii is necessary,
we will depart from party fealty when
party leaves its fealty to the great in
tercsts of the country, by cntrusting
them to those whose personal interests
are opposed to them, and whose hon.
esty cannot be relied upon to represent
their constituents faithfully. An hon.
est and united departure like this will
be successful. In this plan of action
we are sustained by every leading far
mer who has made known his views
to us, and we think we will be very
generally sustained by every thinking
man for reform in the State"
And in this the Homestead is right
= uias. .ahno' nau .euiess iof 'i'e
evils complained on in the parties to
which they may belong, then, and not
iii ibcn. viii thev bc insiif;ed In
,..a.s;s a. ..,s cas.,,. .s,.,..
Di0AAins " anu ~ lu'ins = n1" parry
NJ .h,. oh..,.;.. g ra....,,...
in0 noD'o sna'i'ios - oo"s'essinal
Wells are not highly appreciated
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-12

Tho Washington Chroatcle has put
on the eight page form, a new dress,
and spirit of Improvement generally
II is now one of the largest dailies
published in the country. We admire
tho pluck OF its proprietors who aim
at building up u national paper at the
capital worthy Of the name. We could
never understand why Washington
City papers did not take rank among
the best, and we hope that the Chroai-
Gle will succeed in filling the bill. We
recommend our readers to subscribe
for the Weekly Chromcie. Its size
will now enable it to give its readers
avery full account of the important
proceedings of Congress and as such
il will be especially valuable.