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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-03

A round shouldered and inquisitiye
stranger kicked an ornamental dog on
Nelson street stoop to see il it was
solid or hollow. 1t was not an orna-
mental dog, however, but one that was
there on business, and the round shoul-
dered and inquisitive stranger is now
quarantined with an aunt on Delay
street.
A milk pitcher thrown by his wife
at Nelson street man, ON Monday
noon, missed that worthy's head and
ruined handsome frame which in.
inclosed the words sGod Bless oul
Home"
The dying counsel of Monroe wo,
man given to her daughter, should bt
craven in gold and impressed on every
young girl. 1t was, "Never turn a blue
silk"
A rather bashful young man who i.
keeping company with an Elm street
girl, was asked Sunday evening if h.
would have u cuspidore. "No, thanh
yon" said he, II never eat anything be.
fore retiring"
A little thoughtfulness saves dea
of trouble. A man on Nelson stree
will not step into grass when It is we
and his boots are blackened. He say
his mother is getting old and lame
and can't work a brush as well as sh,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-03

l.
1t is difficult to please tho Democ-
racy. Ouropponents will not be COM
forted because fat-of1ices are not, to
them. The State Leader comes to us
to-day with the startling headlines to
its telegraphic report: "DuDLEY
ADAMS, THE EMINENT GRANGER, De-
FEATED." Il was very annoying to
Democratic journals to have Mr..
Adams named for Lieutenant Govern,
or by the Republicans. They said the
Republicans We're seeking his nomina-
ton to catch the Granger vote, now IL
Is displayed in huge letters and lisped
from every Democratic mouth, that
Republicans have gone back on the
eminent Granger, Mr.. Adams. 1t was
always hard work to please these
chaps; they never were satisfied with
what decent men did. They never
were satisfied because some men In this
country would whip rebels and save
the country, and there are o good
many of them who never got over tina,
to this day. If you could just put q
cat o'nine tails in these fellows hand.
ana give them full swing In whipping
negroes they would be happy.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-03

WHISKY AND LONG KNIvEs.-The
trouble that we have had with the
Modocs brings to mind plan for set
Ting the Indian question, which
frontiersman once impaired: "If
wuz the government" said he, 'sI'd buy
lots of barrels of whisky, and lots o.
big knives, an I'd put 'em out some
whar in the West; an invite every
devillish red skin in the hull land to
what they call conference. After
they'd got thar I'd knock in the head
O. the barrels, and scatter the knives
all around loose, so they'd be handy.
Then I'd 60 away and leave the In
juns to themselves. OF course they'd
take whisky an the knives, an before
sundown thar wouldn't be more than
one redskin left, an then I'd go an
knock bis brains out afore he could do
any more damage. That, sir's the
only real way to settle the Injun ques.
tion. Pve been among 'em, an know
Plenty of whisky an long knives
will fix them out and nothing else
will.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-03
The Chicago Jo,ssna, of Mond

The Chicago Journal of Monday
says;
"It takes the young ladies of Iowa
to keep things nice and neat. Both
Of the annual prizes of the College for
ladies at Evanston, near this city, for
neatness and tastefulness in the care
Of college rooms during the year, have
just been awarded to Iowa ladies'
Miss Maggie Stonemap, of McGregor,
and Miss Eta Vincent, of Des Moincs.
Young men in quest of wives who
willbenea beusekeepers viii please
take notice.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-03
Highway Drainage.

No iirst-class road can exist without
the water can readily escape from its
substance as we'll as lis surface. We
know of roads that are pretty we'll
arched that absorb SO readily and hold
water so long that smart shower in
summer will reduce them TO a hiaeous
condition OF mire, which will last
three or four days, even in the most
favorable weather; and iu spring il
seems as if they would never get ssset-
tled." A drain of tile, or stone, or
brush, on any other material which
will act as i drain anywhere. with an
occasional outlet at the sides, will
prove an efiectliai remedy.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-03

! Secretary--J A T Hull, Van Burren.
Assistants--J c Rutan, johnson Co.,
w A Fuller, Fayette, L B Raymond,
Franklin.
Mr.. West on taking the chair, made
a stirring speech, which was received
with loud applause.
I'VE omit the list of delegates.
Ex-Governor Lowe rose and said .
Mr.. Chairman-If there is not any,
thing before the convention, / would
place in nomination for Governor G
G Carpenter, who has served the State
SO faithfully for years. Loud an
planse. Mr.. Chairman, move that
the nomination. be made unanimous.
1Continued and loud applause, after
which the vote was carried.
Hon. James Wilson, of Tama. then
nominated Hon. Joseph Eysart. of
Tama, for Lieutenant Governor.
Jas, Hamilton, Esq, Of Buchanan,
nominated Hon. D. w. Adams, OF
Allamakee, for Lieutenant Governor.
A motion by Mr.. Peet, of Delaware.
to proceed to an informal ballot was
amended by Hon. Mr.. Caldwell. OF
Wapello, who moved to dispense
with an informal ballot:
A call of the counties on the amend
ment resulted as follows:
For formal ballot. 160
Against formal ballot. .409
30 the amendment was lost.
Mr.. Crosby, Of Centerville, said il
nominations were still in order he
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-03

The comments of the press, both in
and out of the State, commend very
generally the platform OF principles
laid down at the Iowa Republican
State Convention.
The Chicago Times tries to find
fault with 1t, but confines its criticisms
not to what II did declare, but because
It did not reach all questions, and so
extend it's length by unnecessary re-
solves upon subjects upon which there
is hardly any difference Of opinion.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-03

Senator Matt Carpenter, Of Wiscon-
ain, has taken the stump in defense OF
the salary grab. Goodbye, Mr.. Car.
penter.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-03

The Rev. ex-senator Upton, of Ne
braska, whose marked Characteristic is
identical with five pail brass kettle
cleverly suspended in air and thor
oughly beaten, has made the excellent
use of his "back pay" (since he would
not return it to Uncle Sam), OF plant
ing out a large number of trees, by
the aid of it, on MS prairie farm In
Nebraska. 1t win be recollected how
Mast, in last Falls campaign repre-
sented Upton In high state of ex-
citement and bawling at the the top of
his voice. In this he hit him exactly.
II the reader can recollect ever know
ing an individual to whom belonged
the characteristic of first class blow
hard, who was continually mouthing
his own honesty and decrying others,
they have q faithful representation of
Upton. AS wind instrument, he is
a success, but as man who can on ac-
quaintance, retain TO any degree the
respect of his acqnaintapces, he is a
most complete failure. However, az
we said, the Reverend has taken his
back pay" and gone to planting trees,
and has set out this season $500 black
walnut trees, $50 white walnut, 1000
apple trees, 500 birch. 500 elm, 500
maple, 500 ash. and 5000 cottonwood,
making total of l0750 trees.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-03
AFTERNOON SESSION.

AFTERNOON SESSION.
Hon. ]. Fl. Gear, temporary Chair
man, called the convention to order at
80 o'clock.
The Committee on Permanent Or
ganization reported the following
President--Hon. j. p. West.
Vice Presidents
lst dist--J S Hurley, Louisa.
ID " Val Mendal, Monroe.
Sd =" DIR. III. A. McFatridpe,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-03

Female fortine-tellers don't fonr-
ish in Cincinnati. They are iined
from 500 to 300 and told to travel.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-03

Mr.. Smith, of Howard county, NOV
ed that the convention proceed to the
choice OF a committee on permanent
organization, one from each Judicial
district.
Adopted.
The committee was chosen as fol-
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-03

Cleveland girls answer ..you bel |!
when marriage is proposed
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-03

II is being quite generally conceded
that the disease called cholera which
has prevailed so extensively and fatal
ly at Nashville, Tenn, isnot the Asiat-
ic cholera, but that it is very severe
form Of cholera morbus. It's rise IL
attributed to local causes and is said
to be confined to districts Of the city
where those local causes exist. 1t is
certain that from the character Of the
disease now prevailing that it is not SO
fatal as the Asiatic cholera and that it's
presence may be in all probability en-
tirely inhibited by proper sanitary
measures.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-03

j. J, Smith, of Madison, moved that
the Convention proceed TO elect
State Central Committee. Carried.
The Committee was chosen as fol-
lows:
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-03

On motion of Mr.. Morrison, of
Keokuk, the Convention adjourned
until l1x o'clock p. nj.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-03

We notice that il is suggested that
the Constitutional Convention of Ohio
should change the time of holding the
general election from October to No.
vember. We think the suggestion Il a
good one, to this extent at least, that
the change should be made SO that in
Presidential election year the State
election should be held in November.
on the same day of the election for
President. This is the law OF Iowa,
and if the change was made in the
three great States Of Pennsylvania,
Ohio and Indiana, it would do away
with the significance Of the result OF
the State elections in those states in a
Presidential year, and asa consequence
do away with the strife and induce
ment to corruption in the fall elections
in those States.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-03
A COLLOssAL PROJECT.

i ~ 10 tue oTgdhIEaIlOn0 oil an lmmcnS'
stock company, with capital of ter
| million dollars, for the purpose of con
structing twenty ocean steamers of five
thousand tons burden, adopted to car.
rying the crops of grain, cotton and
tobacco of the Mississippi valley from
New Orleans to Europe. tits report
ed that such a company is being organ.
lied in London under the name of The
Mississippi Valley Company. This
will attract the attention of all the peo.
pie of this country, and seems to be
project eminently wise and proper
It will go far, we think, if carried out
to its legitimate end, to solve the pro.
ject of cheap transportation for the
produce of the valley to remunera-
tive market. Proper CO operation by
developing the cheap transportation
capacity of the Mississippi river in
connection with this line of ocean
steamers, we sincerely believe would
very materially add to the price OBJ
tanned Tor the produce of the great
west.
The Hon. Matt Carpenter, Senator
from Wisconsin, has undertaken in a
carefully prepared speech to defend
the back pay swag of Congre IS. He
is an able lawyer and fine speaker,
but he is foolishly digging his own
political grave in this attempt. Doubt
less it was expected by the members
of the Democratic party and OF the
Republican party, who voted them
selves back pay, that they would COM
prise SO large portion of each of
these parties, and form so strong an
element of the talent among our pub
lie men, that the parties would not
dare to take up the wager of battle
that they threw down, but would aui-
etly swallow this insult to the conn
try. In this they made great mis-
take. The people of the country are
gravely in earnest, and these men will
find out that their services can and
will be dispensed with very easily by
the people, and better men fill their
places. The people of this country
cannot be bullied by all the members
of Congress combined. The Repub-
lican party is not run by its Congress-
men; there are tens of thousands of
just as able men, who are now high
privates in the Republican party, who
are in ability fully equal to the best
men we now have or ever have had in
Congress. The talent of Carpenter,
John A. Logan, or hundreds like
them, can be dispensed with by the
Republican party if they will have it
so, and not produce any injury to it,
but on the contrary, the party viii be
all the stronger, if it boldly denounce
all such men for offenses, such as yot-
ing and receiving back pay. The Re-
publican party has taught scores of it's
most eminent members time and
again that catching the bits in the
mouth, and running counter to its
wishes, avails nothing to the person
doing II. but political burial. So of
fensive measure as "back pay" can't
be crammed down the people of this
country by any man or set of men.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-03

would nominate Hon. NJ. NJ. Walden,
OF Appanoose county.
The Convention then proceeded to
to informal ballot for Lieutenant Cow
ernor, resulting as follows, Davidson
receiving his votes without a nomina-
tion:
Dysart. g.. ...s.t.... -. ..a. 400
Adams. .......8...ss. ........ 266
Walden. ....... 10
ID. ID. Davidson. ......... IL
Total number Of votes cast .696
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-03

A Western New York correspond
cnt of the Chicago lire Stock Joaraal
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-11-07

TRIBUTE OF RESPECT TO THE LATE DR.. ALBERT
SNEAD By THE RICHMOND ACADEMY Oh MEDl-
ClSE.-Whereas the hand Of death has appea red
In our midst and taken from us DR.. ALBERT SxEhD.
in the sixty-seventh year Of bis age, who WAS q
member of this Academy from its foundation, and
even In his advancing age its most earnest and
Jealous member, and for more than thirty years
practitioner Of medicine In this citya physician Of
eminent ability, gentleman OF pure and unbfern-
ished character, I sincere and devoted christian;
and whereas the death of such an one Is II mIsfor-
tune, not only to the profession and to this Aca-
denny, but also TO the community In which he lived
anu moved for 20 many years; therefore he IL
Rtsolred, by the Richmond academy df Neii-
cine. That, although by his death 1t sustains an
irreparable loss, we bow in humble submission TO
the will of God, and desire to express estimate
of his worth, aud to place record tribute to his
memory. .
RESOLVED, That we tender to his family our heart
felt sympathy and confidence In their affliction.
Resolred, That this Academy will appoint four OF
It's members as pall-bearcrs, and that as body 1t
will attend his funeral. '--
Resolped. That these resolutions lie spread upon
the record Of the Academy, and that copy, signed
by the president and secretary be sent the family
of the deceased, another to the Clinical Record,
and that these proceedings be furnished the daily
papers OF the city. ..-..-- ,..g - a.. .- ss.
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the case. Everybody was on the streets
Yesterday talking and laughing over the
election and the utter defeat or the Radical
party. Everyone was waiting anxfo,,sly
yesterday evening TO get the Richmond pa
pers, and there was q perfect rush for the
news office. In few minutes a Dispatch
could not be had for love or money. The
people gathered into small groups whilst
some fortunate pOsSessor Of paper. read
aloud the glorious returns. The VALLEY FIR
g'nian acknowledges their defeat this morn
Ing, and says 1t is much greater than they
had expected. Numerous bonfires were
lighted around the city last night, and great,
preparations are being made for a grand
procession and jubilee on tomorrow night,
which will be participated in by number
Of the clubs from the county. Everybody
is busy making, or assisting to make,
transparencics, notices. triumphal arches,
torches, &C., dc. The transparencies will
be carried by negroes who voted the Con-
seryativc ticket.
AT meeting of the City Council on last
Tuesday night General John Echols was
elected to till the vacancy caused by the re-
sgnation of Hon. A. II. II. Sturt, who has
been elected to the Legislature.
AZ the last meeting of the Good Templars
of this city the following officers were
elected for the ensuing term: }. w. Black
burn, W. c. IT,; J. f. Hundon, W. W.; r.
y. Haines, chaplain J. l.. Bryant, secretary
J. ". Newton, financial secretary; w. l..
Herr, treasurer; W. W.. Webb, marshal !;
Frank Rohn, |. c.; o. Chandler, .. G.; S.
n. Miller, p. w. c. II. The following per-
sons were elected delegates to the Grand
Lodge Of Virginia, which meets in Alexan-
dIia on the Goth and 21st instant: 5. N. Mil.
Ter, j. w. Blackburn, and n. NJ. Warner.
AlternateS: j. w. Newton, r. o. Haines,
and w. l.. Herr. .t.+
The third anniversary Of this lodge will be
celebrated by public installation of officers
on next Tuesday night, on which occasion
addresses will be delivered by S. n. Miller
and Rev. Mr.. Manly. MAX.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-11-07
State Convention OF Disciples-Anasual
MCettur.E -.r.rsS

The intention met at IL O'Clock yestcr
day morning n the basement OF the Seventh
Street Christian church. It was called tc
order by Elder r. Y.'HenIey, upon whose
motion Professor W. X. Peudeton was
chosen temporary chairman and W. n. Clem.
mitt, secretary. - ~ .'.'''-~ ~
The 5t7th hymn was sung, the Goth
Psalm read, and prayer was offered by Dr..
Chester BuIlard. - '2'''' '''24I
On motion, the roll of churches was called
by the clerk, but only limited number OF
delegates having reported, it was moved to
adjourn, to meet again at q 2. NJ.
At the suggestion Of Elder P. Ainslie this
motion was withdrawn in order to effect
permanent organization. -'
On motion, a committee consisting Of
Elders r. 7. Henley, J. Il. Tyler, and Or. G.
). Newman was appointed to report perma-
nent officers. .
DR.. Chester Bullard moved that the ma me
of "Franklin and Henry Cooperation" be
changed to the "Southern Piedmont Con-
vention," which was adopted.
The committee on permanent organiZa-
tion reported as follows: Professor W. K.
Pendleton, president; w. II. Clemmitt, Sec
retary; +. 3. Davis, assistant secretary. The
report OF the committee was adopted.
On motion, the Chair appointed the follow
ing committee on preaching: J. B. Cary,
Or. Robert Power, Charles Magruder, DR..
B. II. Walker, and j. B. Madison.
The church at Chester applied for admis-
sion into the Convention, and asked assist
ance in their work. 81.
/ On motion, the church was received, and
A. j. Angel enrolled as their delegate
On motion, the Convention adjourned to
meet at y 2. III. =a.' '..'. =. 81 ~"-' (
Pursuant to adjournment the Convention
| reassembled at = O'Clock.
Owing to the fact that the house was go
crowded the regular order of business was
postponed until 10 O'Clock this morning.
Elder &. s. Lucas, who was to have de-
liyered the Introductory discourse, being
absent on account of sickness, his alternate
ElderJ. L. T. Holland, preached the intro
ductory sermon. His text was taken from
I'd Corinthians, 4th chapter, 18th verse. Hi:
theme was, Living out our convictions
The discourse was a clear, instructive one
and was listened to attentively by the large
audience present.
The Convention meets again this morning
at 8 O'Clock. From to 10 will be devoted
to religious exercises. At 10 O'Clock thu
Convention will proceed with the regulal
order OF business.
Tonight Elder VIC. Dawson, Of New
York, will preach in the main audicnce'roon
of the church.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-11-07

THE ENTERTAINMENT AT VIRGINIA HALL.-
The, programme OF Messrs. Rivers 4 Som
erby, lessees of Virginia opera-H ouse, pre-
.sents great variety ofscenes' that follow
each other in pleasing and rapid succession.
One of the most striking features of the en-
tertainment is the remarkable contortions OF
the man who styles himself Iamadiva-one
is tempted to think he, has no bones in bis
body. Ling Look, in his magic tricks, equals
any who practice the wizards art. Miss
Daily is quite pretty and graceful, and sings
her song as flower girl sweetly and with
expression. ,,n..
The splendid dancing of Emily and Betty
Risl and the cornet solo of Henry ;. Page
are among the attractions. - n .'-..s@.
The omission of the fcmalc-skater from
the skating scene as formerly presented Is IN
improvement, and it may be added thai
something else might we'll be substituted fol
the negro scenes. q.
We congratulate the managers upon tht
decorllm which prevails in their cosy NTH
theatre. --- .s.r-.sw.
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AN INCIDENT OF ELEor1os-DAY.-On ele

AN INCIDENT OF ELEorIoS-DAY.-On elec-
tion.day at one of the precincts in Marshall
Ward, negro presented himself to vote,
giving the name Of G. Washington. Noticing
something about his appearance that was
not altogether satisfactory, one of the judges
Of election asked his age. The negro
promptly responded, ."Twenty-one." Upon
examining the registration books the judge
informed him that c. Washington's age was
put down at siXty-eight. yes said the
negro, "Dat's him. He's sixty-eight yeahs
ole; he's my farder." "Well, how come
you to vote for him y" said the judge.
"Kase he's in Petersburg, and dey sont me
here fom Or'gon Hill to vote him." But
you can't vote for any one but YOURSELF"
said the judge. "Fore God, den, Mr.. Hughes
is done beat. Ef you don't let all de mig
gers vote fur i'm he's gone up, suah."
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SALES OF REAL EsTATE.-Messrs. Grubbs
& Williams sold at auction yesterday after
noon six framed tenements on the north
western corner of Cary and Fourth streets,
having brick easements, with lots 213x10l4
feet each. Two of them sold at $3.50
each; two at 81, ,450 each; and two at $3.50
each; or $4,000 for the six houses.
Mr.. j. L.Apperson sold at auction yester-
day afternoon the small brick tenement, No.
6, on the west side Of Pine street between
Main and Cary streets, containing three
rooms, for 81 1885. .~.i'....: Fl :..'. .
, Messrs. Lyme & Brother sold at auction
Yesterday afternoon the framed tenement on
the east line of TwentY-fourth street be-
tween Clay and Leigh streets, for 81, 40.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-11-07

DEATH OF An CID CITIzES.-Mr. William
Rutherford, one Of our oldest and most
highly esteemed citizens, died at his resi-.
dence. in this city, on Wednesday night at 1
o'clock, in the seventy-second year of his
age. He was formerly engaged in buying
and shipping tobacco, but many years since
retired from business. A model of punctu-
ality and promptness, exact in all his deal
ings, Virginia gentleman of the olden
time, he won the respect Of large circle of
friends. His funeral will take place from
his late residence, corner Of Grace and Fou-
shee streets, this afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock.
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ANOTHER THIEF CONVICTED negro,
hailing from Berryville, Clarke county, and
calling himself Henry Washington, was tried
before Justice White yesterday and sem
fenced to twelve months in the city Jail for
robbing Mrs. Mary Burke of coat, a razor,
and some handkerchiefs. Washington, who
is a very black specimen of his race, has
twrlv" fin@o"s and thirteen toes, and asserts
- I Iii, iathcf removed one toe in order TO
make pair of shoes fit him. His record for
honesty is not good, for only Il few months
ago he was discharged from the penitentiary,
and quite lately served for three months in
the chain-gang. His jailors say be is a
capable and willing workman, and gives them
no trouble.