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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-19

The Keokuk Consultation don't want
either Of the old parties to nominate
Grangets. It thinks such nominations
would greatly injurs the Order, that is
to say . man by becoming Granger,
puts himself without the pale Of party
politics and can no longer be ! candi-
date Of any party, save that Of q Gran
or party. The Constitution would
therefore have the Changers organise
. party of their own and let democra-
cy hitch on to II.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-19

The examination Of the Polaris OH
GERS has been completed at Washing
ton, but the verdict has not yet been
given to the country. We fear that
the investigation viii show some great
wrong has been committed by some Of
the officers of the Polar Expedition,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-19

What blessed faculty is that which
enables man or woman to say no,
and then stick to it. Of course, one
who practices the positive. must learn
to think before he speaks, else he will
be unjust to himself as we'll as others.
No one class of our people need to ac-
saisa- ;tlisr- habit more than farmers,
and when they have become accustOm.
ed to. use the word more frequently
and f!nrhatically than they do at pres
ent, itinerant pet,ulers anu apante rvsii
find their occupation gone, or at least
slightly less remuneratiye.
The patent gate or beehive man
calls on the farmer aud asks him to
purchase his wares, or the right to use
them the farmer knowing that he
does not actually need them, says no
but the. smooth, oily.tongue of the
agent soon gets decision In his favor,
and there are two sales effected itstead
of one--for the farmer is sold and the
agent sells his wares. When we look
over the list of patent gates, bee-hives,
ox-yOkes, fences, and ten thousand
other worthless things that have been
sold to farmers, and are at the present
time being hawked about the country,
we cannot help urging every man to
acquire the habit of saying no.
There may be one or two better
churns than the old fashioned one used
by our grandfathers, but how many
thousands of worse than useless things
have been sold under the name of
improved patent churns 2" The same
is true of nearly all of the smaller i'm
plements used about the household and
farm; the inventors, manufacturers,
and peddlers of the same having flour
ished amazingly, simply because the
farmers could not or did not say no.
Ali the vile nOstrums that are distrib-
uted through the country were sent
there simply because they know the
weakness OF the masses and swindlers
of all kinds, from wine plant peddlers
down to counterfeit money peddlers,
who send boxes of saw-dust to their
dupes, for the same reason.
1t Is passing strange that men and
women who possess any intelligence,
can for moment suppose that any
country Quack or city quack doctor
possesses opportunities or the brains
to concoct a medicine of more value
or potency than the thousands of
learned men who grace the profess
sions. The same is true in regard to
plants and if farmers will remember
this one thing, that no travelling agent
ever did introduce new plant, fruit
or vegetable, they will be duped less
often. When any one calls on you
and pretends he has something new,
that our regular nurserymen or florists
know nothing at all about, set him
down as swindler, and not only say
no, but hasten his departure from yonr
premises.-Huyul Nesc YORKER.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-19

The '.india rubber hustle" is again
heard from. This time II was Brook.
lyn young lady who was thrown from
her carriage coming down the hill
from Prospect Park. She made nine.
ty-seven and half bounces in all, and
was finally rescued by hook and lad
der company from tie top of tclc
graph pole, where she stuck In at
tempting to complete the ninety-eighth
bounce.--Nete York Commercial Nd
pertfser,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-19
Are Advertisements Eter 1eaaf
In tho course of spicy article, an
swering this question, the Mobile Reg

SWerlnS tnls question, the MOolie neg
ister Gays:
II any man affects to believe that
advertisements are not read, let him
advertise that he wants to buy dog,
for instance. II he is not furnished
with every variety Of animated saus-
age that morning before breakfast, and
besides with one or two sound grounds
for suits against him for assault, we
will break our golden rule and-dead-
head his advertisement. And it is fair
to infer that any man who wants to
sell q dog also wishes to buy some
thing with the proceeds of his canine
venture. And so up to the man who
wishes to sell his cargo of coffee that
be may buy cargo OF Western pro-
duce.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-19

Several Of the locomotives of the
Erie Railway are still dressed In
mourning for Jim Fisk. The engi-
neers say they are bound to keep them
so until Stokes 10 hung.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-19
The Iowa Homestead Of the 18th
inst, says editorially of follows:

We are more than gratifled to learn,
and our means of information are not
limited, that not one of the Oranges in
the State, has violated the Conststu-
tion Of the Patrons Of Husbandry by
introducing party politics in the Or
der, or otherwise committing its mem.
bers to political action in any way.
Members of the Order in other States
may rest assured that notwithstand-
ing the temptations to mingle as Gran
ges In party pools, there is not any
anticipation even that the Order Ia
Iowa will set them any example other
than loyalty to its laws and princi.
pies.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-19

When the season of picnics APP
prosches, boys begin to feel gallant
and "galls' buoyant,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-19
PHYSICIANS.
Z DR.. ] LOCKWOOD,

WHE GREAT HEALER CURES DISEASES
WITHOUT HEDlClNE. He cen shpw. 2,
good reputation - healer Of all Onronlc
Diesases, but ne don't claim to cute ALL
Come and zee him for yoprselE and let him
tell you where ron are diseaaed, without esk-
~ question. Residensc IN Blakes Ados-
dence the nrst twelve dtys OF each month
during the year OF 1878 tian4dNwiy.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-19
THE MT. PLEASANT MEETINe.

The meeting Of Changers at Mt.
Pleasant Wednesday was gigantic af-
fair. One thousand and eighty-six
teams were in the procession. 1t pass
ed off very pleasantly and harmoni-
ously. Gov. Carpenter made the ad-
dress, occupying about one hour and
halt in its delivery. The Mt. Pleasant
journal Extra contains the greater
portion Of the address. 1t was evil
aAsstsy ~.-af-ssr r,,..r.srAsa e,,,s -.es.-
scholarly and able speech. 1t discusses
from a philosophical standpoint the
social and political condition of the
country, gives clear statement of the
objects Of the Order of the Patrons Of
Husbandry, and especially warns the
Order that if any attempt be made to
make the Grange distinctiveIy political
it must result in disaster. The Gov.
ernor takes the broad ground as he did
in his inaugural, that the right to leg
islate Justly upon the matter of tariff
ing railroads unquestionably belongs
to the legislature of the State. This
has been contested time and again be-
fore the legislature of this State, and
the right has, we believe, invariably
been sustained by that body as prop
erly vested in 1t. We distinctly re-
member that the greatest battle was
fought over this question some six
years ago upon what became familiarly
known as the "Doud Amendment
and the Legislature. unflinchingly stood
by the right in one Of the fiercest leg
islative contests we ever witnessed. -
The Governor further says that per-
fection cannot ct once be arrived at in
laws enacted to regulate freights, that
It must be the work of patient, perse-
verfng toll to effect it. On the whole
the effort Of the Governor Is quite an
able one, and we hear II was received
with eminent satisfaction by the taous-
ands Of listeners.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-19

The New York World the so-called
leading Democratic paper of the coun.
try says the Democratic party should
preserve intact its organization. Less
er lights nearer home agree with that
paper in this respect. The World adds
that the farmer oranges will perfect
their organization, and the common
interest Of these two parties viii lead
them to act together. It Is necessary
for the World to say something, and il
is just as well, perhaps, that it should
make such o statement as the above as
anything else. 1t will, however, be
ncws to the farmers of this county,
more especially the Republican farm
ers to know that their interests are in
common with the Democratic party.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-19
News and other Items.

Experience is good school mas
ter, but he does charge sucll fearful
wages.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-19

The following letter is from the
Grand Master Of the State Grange Of
lows, and coming from such source
Is matter Of interest to many Of our
readers
DEs MONIES, June 9.
EDITORS Iowa STATE REGISTER In
your paper of the 6th inst there APP
pears . paragraph which possibly con-
veys a wrong impression, both as to
myself and the Order Of Patrons. You
say in speaking Of the convention held
In Des Moines on the 7th "Col. Smed-
ley, Grand Master, OF the Grange in
Iowa, now in Des Moines, character
ICES the movement as unwise in its pol
icy and most unfortunate in its con-
clusions." .aais;t gs e
First, the Convention in DesMoines,
if understand 1t, was not Grange
movement in any sense. Our order is
not a political one, aud while men may
be elected to efiice who are Patrons,
just as members of the Masonic and
Odd Fellows may, yet our work as an
Order is an educational one, and we
are not in any sense a political party.
While the Order will without doubt
influence legislation by the dissemina-
ton Of knowledge, and correct un-
derstanding Of the principles and
province of the true mission of gov
ernment we are not a political organi-
zation, and by our fundamental law
are wisely prohibited from becoming
so. My understanding Of the Conven-
tion held In this city is that it was a
movement Of the citizens OF Polk
county; it certainly was not Grange
movement, and I should regret that
any one should suppose that ! would
presume to criticise their action In any
manner whatever. A. B. ,SMEpLEY.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-06-19

Great is bankruptcy. says CARLYLE:
1t brings an end to all shanls under TIE
sun.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1873-04-18
has earned for drink! I think it would be far

has earned for drink think it would be far
better.
Parents, in raising up their children, are in
constant fear of their becoming drunkards when
they are of age. 1t is very hard to keep them
from being enticed to err, especially when they
are raised among drunkards and whiskey shops.
What disgrace it must be to young man, who
has decent and respectable employment, to be
discharged by his employer because he is a
habitual drunkard! The very fact itself, should
think, would be sufficient ground to go upon,
to keep him from being led into this abomina-
bly, bad habit of drinking. Perhaps some, and
| have no doubt n great many, do bear this in
mind but if all were to follow the same princi-
Pile, no doubt there would be change in the
programme.
There was law passed in one of the Western
States, some time ago which makes the liquor
dealer responsible for the damage done by an
Intoxicated party to whom he has sold liquor,
whether the damages have been done to himself,
his family or others. If such law could be
enacted throughout the United States, it would
be q capital thing. In the next place, Mr.. Ed
itor, if there was law passed at our next legis-
lature, by which the sale of spirituous liquors
could be diminished to u great extent, it would
be one of the greatest blessings ever bestowed
on this country. JACK.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1873-04-18

GOVERNOR HENDRICKS AND A NEW PAR
TY.-The Radical press having attributed to
Governor Hendricks, of Indiana, the purpose
Of founding new party on the ruins of De
mocracy and Liberalism, the editors of the
Westminster Democratic 1dg0cate addressed
him letter on the subject and received from
him reply, in which he states that his visit
to Washington had nothing whatever to do
with political matters, and expresses his sur
prise at the language attributed to him. The
Governor adds
have expressed the hope, which | earnest
ly entertain, that all who sincerely desire n
thorough reform in the public service, shall
so act together as to restore integrity and
economy in that service, and place public au-
thority once more upon n proper constitu-
tional basis.
How this may be best accomplished, wheth-
er through an existing organization, or by a
movement introducing new elements, should
he carefully considered and the action of the
Democratic. Liberal and Reform elements
in the States will probably suggest the best
general action. | believe Il large majority of
the people desire a change in administration,
and the practical question is how they shall
come together with view to that end
Very truly, yours, L. A. HENDRICKS.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1873-04-18
The Temperance Question.
BEL AIR, March Goth. IS


Mr. EDITOR: AS the Temperance question
is agitating the public mind to great extent,
think that ii would not be amiss to give the
readers ofyour most excellent paper, few lines
upon the subject.
Temperance has been preached to the vast
population of the country, but to no avail the
Intoxicating fluid is still imbibed by the popu-
lace, and numbers of them are leading drunk
ards life to the utter adherence of their families
who beg and entreat them not to indulge in the
flowing bowl, or rather in the mud puddle or
some other kind of disreputable place. | mean
to say that when they are intoxicated, in try
ing to find their way home without any assist
ance, they tumble into some street gutter, or
mud puddle by the way-side, and cannot easily
extrcate themselves without help.
Think of the immense quantity of liquor
sold daily in the United States, and the number
of dollars spent for it! Why Mr.. Editor, if
that money which is spent in this way, were put
to some good purpose, 1t would probably make
men rich who are now poverty-stricken and
homeless; it would build charitable institutions,
which are very much needed in this country,
such os asylums, &c. it would in few years
pay the Public Debt which is sucha burden to
the people, and lastly, 1t might reduce taxes to
great extent
Hundreds of lives are destroyed, and what is
the cause oft 1t is from drink; whereas, hun
dreds of lives would be saved, If it were not for
the sale of liquor and hundreds of wives and
children would be more happy than they are
now. Cannot man spend his money for any
thing else but whiskey, when there are so many
other purposes for which he can use 1t, and which
would be of far more benefit to him than
whiskeyy "Woman first tempted man to cat
he took to drink himself" Would it not be
better to see man toiling on his farm, earning
his bread by the sweat of his brow, than to see
him in bar room, spending that which he
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1873-04-18
Our NeighbOrS.
BALTIMORE COUNTY.


From the Union.
The Maryland and Pennsylvania r. r
Company advertise for 5000 cross-ties, to be
delivered along the line of the road between
the Northern Central Railroad and STAINS
bury's Gap
Mr. Joseph Parks, an old and we'll
known farmer residing near Towsontown,
died on the 4th inst, in the 73dyear Of his age.
Gen. Adam E. King has appointed Chas.
w. Beatty, Esq, of the list district Baltimore
county, to clerkship in the Naval Office.
From the Journal
Ground has been broken in Towson-
town for that portion of the Maryland and
Pennsylvania Railroad, between Towson-
town and the Northern Central Railroad.
VIM d. Breckenridge, of Govanstown,
is to superntend the laying out and beauti-
flying the grounds upon which the Johns Hop
kins Hospital is to be erected.
From. the Herald
AS Mrs. Joshua Wright was crossing
the Hartford Turnpike from the tavern to the
store she dropped her handkerchief, having
in it ten dollars, which was at once picked up
and carried off by a boy who saw it fall. He
was arrested by Mr.. Carman on the charge
of larceny and committed to Towsontown
Jail on Thursday.
CECIL COUNTY.
FROM ne DelaOcfdt ana |thig
The "hollow horn" is prevailing fatally
among Cecil county cows.
On the 4th inst, Mrs. John Murray,
living near Bay View, was accidentally shot in
moving loaded gun from corner of the
room where she was sweeping. The load of
shot entered her left side, passing out at the
short ribs, and then entered the ceiling.
| The Cecil Court has adjourned until the
21st instant.
j. ID. Wingate has been appointed en-
gnecr of the Elkton and Masscys Railroad
Steamers are running their regular trips
between Port and Baltimore They are doing
a heavy freight trade.
The Rising Sun cheese factory is in OPP
Grafton again-the proprietor buying the
milk at q stipulated price.
YORK COUNTY.
From the WrightSoilc Star.
Reports from the upper Susquehanna
say that the river has been as high as during
the freshet of 1865, but no damage has been
done
VIM. l.. Boyd, Esq, member of the
York bar, died at the residence of his father,
John G. Boyd, in Peach Bottom township, on
the 2Sth ult.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1873-04-18

Quick WoRK-We neglected to state the
other day that the house built by Mr.. Mshler,
which was to have been commenced and com
pleted in 30 hours, was finished in 194 hours,
with the exception of the painting, which Mr..
Pool and his five assistants, completed in 25
hours, including penciling, painting the front,
the roof andthe interior, everything complete
and all of which was done in a workmanlike
manner. The house was partially occupied
at 81 O'Clock on Wednesday afternoon. Ten
bricklayers completed their work in twelve
working hours plasterers, in fifteen hours,
carpenters, in nineteen hours sash factors in
nineteen hours; plumber and timer, in five
hours; brickmaker delivered the brick in
eleven hours and A. Leecher put up the
lightning rod in fifty minutes. The house is
forty by eighteen feet, three stories high, and
required 1890 brick All parties who
worked on the building did their duty in a
satisfactory manner, and it is the intention Of
Mr.. Mishler to publish n list of names as soon
as they can be procurcd.-Loneaster Intel
lgeRcer
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1873-04-18

General Jefferson C.Davis has been APP
pointed to succeed General Candy.
Good Friday was observed in New York
and Philadelphia 10 a much greater extent
than usual.
Hon. Thomas Swami has declined to re-
ceiyc his apporlonmcnt Of the late congress
slonnl saltry-grab.
The Popc's heath, lately, lms been such
rs TO cause approximations of his death but
n late dispatch says That his condition has
improved.
Brigham Young has retired from all
business affairs in Utah, in order to proceed
to Arizona on mission to build Il portion of
the Southern Pacific railroad.
Mrs. Mary McDemott, the wife of John
McDermott, an Irish lrborcr in New York,
was killed by her husband, on Sunday morn
ing, by two blows with s!eJge hammer.
Jealousy the cause.
On the 18th of March three white men
were killed by band of Apache Indians,
who were pursued by troops, overtaken, when
70 warriors were killed AMI &c women and
children taken prisoners
The city Of San Salvad II, the capital of
the Central American republic Of that name,
has been destroyed by an earthquake, causing
terrible loss Of life. Eight hundred persons
persisted, and property, valued at twelve mil
lions ofdollars, was destroyed. The earth
quake was followed by contlagration, and
many buildings were burnt.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1873-04-18
Correspondence.
Proceedings of Farmers Club of Belle
Farm.

MARCH 18th, 1873
Club met, pursuant to adjournment, at the
residence OF A. Wilson. On roll being called all
members answered to their names excepting G.
Nj. Myer Proceedings of last meeting read and
approved, and ordered by the club to be publish,
ed in the county paper. Committee on cheese
factory still not ready to report. Essay of host
not prepared and excused on account of not be-
ing well &. G. kinscy then gave his experience
in regard to raising wheat, corn, &c, also stat
ed that he had been favored with twin calves by
prince Edward (This very fine animal is of
the Jersey Stock, and owned by the Club) NJ.
j. Wheeler next gave some interesting expert
ences in regard to raising potatoes. He thinks
it not good plan to ridge or hill them in this
climate. g. A. Davis gave experience in regard
to some grade Berkshire hogs He killed six,
which weighed in Baltimore AS lbs. net; sold
them at cents per ID. made calculation of
corn fed said hogs, and found they had paid him
20 cents per bushel for the corn.
The next business in order was the question of
the day, viz (Which is the best Plow to use :?
Also the best depth to plow? and the best con-
dition of ground when being plowed for corn
and other crooPss,Y' C. G. Kinsey argued in ia
pulverize the soil; also the cheapest, on &C.
count of the points wearing longer than those
of most other plows. ID. Harry and ii. r. Heaps
followed, and endorsed Mr.. KS argument. At
this time general discussion was INDUCED in,
and no decision being arrived at the same qucs
ton was continued for next meeting
Miscellaneous business now being in order, on
motion of q. A. Davis, ID. Harry and NJ j.
Wheeler were appointed to write out History
of the club for publication.
Business of the club now being over, the mem
bers, and quite number of other guests, (ladies
and gentlemen,) were invited by Mr.. A. Wilson,
to partake of bounteous rcpast, at the kindness
of Mrs. ii. j. Wilson. All of them seemed to
enjoy the occasion to the fullest extent. Club
after supper adjourned, to meet at the residence
of Mr.. j. >. Street, on the second Saturday in
April j. W. GLADDEN., Sec'y.