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New-York tribune., 1873-02-10
CLAIMS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT.
LARGE NUMBER OF BILLS PRESENTED - TIL
HUBBELL CLAIM, AND OTHERS OF INTEREST.

IBY TELEGRAPH TO THB TRIB UEBI
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-The House spent the
whole OF Saturdays session in passing private bills and
agreed hold special session next Tuesday evening
for the same purpose There has not been time IN the
past four years when this kind Of legislation has
sfpped through easily as at present Anything re-
ported by the Claims Committee pretty sure 70 pass
without word OF explanation. The capacity o. that
Committee Is insufficient TO meet the demands of
elamorous claimants and half dozen other committees
particularly those of the Judiciary, Military, and Naval
Affairs and Ways and Means, have had large share Of
their time this occupied by them The Court or
CLAIMS was established the express purpose Of reev
inc Congress from this pressure Of applicants for special
legislation number Of private claims fled in the
House has steadily increased since that tribunal
vas established The truth il, most claimants are un-
willing to submit their demands 70 judicial scrutiny
prcferring to try their luck in the lobby.
The first disposed OF yesterday was the Hubbell
Ease ciam. Mr.. Hubbell patented fuse for exploding
shells aud the Government used il during the war.
Congress sent him TO the Court of Claims for his pay
with directions 10 the Court not 10 allow him more than
A0OOO0 The Court gave him $66666. He wanted more,
and came back Congress. The Naval Committee re-
ported that he ought TO have enough TO make his com
pensaton 100000 in all The House amended their bill
cutting down and passed it, In the
course Of the debate Mr. COglan said that Hubbells
fuses did 10 put down the rebellion than the
bravery Of army and navy. This will be news to
The soldiers ana Sailors VINO nave al alonG peeNou
that they conquered the Rebels. They Will now learn
that II was Hubbelps fuses that did the business.
Among d multitude of other claims passed were four
bills for extra compensation 10 builders of irOncads and
gunboas amount TO be determined by the Court Of
Claims and a number Of bills to pay demands for sub
sstence Of troops, and damage of buildings during
the war and other old claims which have been
jeeed by the accounting officers Of the Government
bill approprating 100000 10 pay the awards Of
the Southern Claims Commission was passed. and also
singular bill providing for the division OF *203SS4 cap
tured by Gen Butler at New-0reans pro rata among
loyal Northern creditors whose debts were conhscated
by the Confederate Government the of the debts
TO ascertatned by Commissioner appointed by the
becretary OF the Treasury.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-10
SENATOR BOGY ExONERArED.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. S.-The Senatorial Bribery
Committee, at jefferson City today made report to
the House, which they exonersod Senator Bogy from
any attempt at bribery in the Senatorial election They
find, however, that Gen. Doris tried TO bribe two
members but that It. had bearing the case All the
members OF the Committee signed the report excepb
Headee Republican, who Will make minority report
on Wednesday next
New-York tribune., 1873-02-10
THE VIENNA EXHIBITION.

INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS TO ENCOURAGE USE
FUL INVENTIONS.
VIENNA, Saturday. Feb. ?, 1873
Count Andrassy has informed Minister Jay
that the Government consents 10 International Con-
gress to sit at Vienna pending the exposition to
slider the best mode OF encouraging useful inventions
and manufactures After the close OF the exhibition tho
Congress WILL accordance with the desire Of the Pres
dent, negotiate on the subject.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-10
ArrEMprED ROBBERY OF AN Eprrop

BosroN, Feb. 9.-Four thieves made a des.
perate attempt early last evening TO rob the Rev f. r.
Marvin editor OF The Boston Daily gsrs ia Bromneld
st. One OF the robbers seized him by the collar and
presenting pistol at his head demanded his money or
his life, while the other three surrounded him. appar-
emily 10 prevent interruption escape. Mr. Martin.
however shouted Justify for assistance aud the high.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-10
A RECKLESS MOTHER SHOT

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Feb. 9.-Mrs. William r.
shepardson OF Lenox accidentally shot and fatally
wounded yesterday morning by her nveyear old boy,
who was playing with a loaded revolver.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-10
PRICE FOUR CENTS
FOREIGN NEWS.
THREATENED CRISIS IN FRANCE.

THREATENED CRISIS IN FRANCE.
DISAGREEMENT BETWEEN PRESIDENT THEIRS
AND THE COMMITTEE OF THIRTY-ALARa IN
PARIS.
The Committee of Thirty of the National Assem-
bly, to-day resumed and completed consideration OF
the Constitutional project An amendment proposed
by Mr. Haussonville, providing that the Council OF
Ministers shall decide whether the presence OF NJ
Theirs is required in the Assembly during discus
sions on interpretations adopted. proposal OF
NJ Dufaure, providing for speedy legislation on the
subjects of the election for and composition Of the
next Assembly, the composition and powers of tho
second Chamber and the organization of the execu-
tive during the interval between the dissolution Of
the present and the meeting of the next Assembly,
was rejected. The Committee then adopted the re-
naming articles and elected the Duke de Broge its
reporter
II is believed that the action Of the Committee
will lead to a rupture between President Thers and
the Assembly.
PARIS Feb. Q. 1873.
The final action if the Committee Of Thirty on tho
Constitutional project, was wholly unexpected. 1t
causes excitement and nneasiness. Rentes are fiat
and the boulevards have been crowded all day. de-
spite the stormy weather, with people eagerly dis
eussing the matter. 1t is hoped, in official quarters,
that the breach between the President and the Com
mittee is not irreparable. The Ben Public aeknowl-
edges the gravity of the situation. The Journal des
Debdts thinks the Assembly viii not accept all tho
recommendations Of the Committee and will uld-
mately pronounce in favor of President Thiers.
THE CARLIST INSURRECTI0N ~ SPAIN.
ACTIVITY OF THE INSURGENTS IN THE NORTH
A GOVERNMENT FORCE DEFEATED-DEFEAr
OF A CARLIsT BAND.
PARIS, Saturday, Feb 8, 1873.
Late intelligence from the north of Spain
says the Carst force which defeated by the Spanish
troops Ava has reformed, and is ready 20 take
the field. Gen. MoTones the commander Of the Royal
troops Alsasua is spprehensive Of attack by tho
insurgents which he he would not be able To
ss and urgently demands reentorcements TO be sent to
him.
Gen. Oo, who commands 1900 Carlsts, has defeated
a Government force Deya in the Province OF Gui-
puzcoa and threatens attack the troops under
Gen. Urgara.
Five hundred Carliss, under sabao, made an attack
yesterday, on viladrate and repused by the gar
risOn which numbered only 100
The authorities that the insurrection in Sara
gOssa has been completely suppressed.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-10

whether they are shared by any ei the Republicans;
but il is known that they will be advanced If the Cad
wen case comes mn IN the Senate for discussion.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-10
THE LOUISIANA MUDDLE.

PARTIAL REPORT DECIDED UPoN-NEITHER
ELECTORAL VOTE LEGAL-NO VOTE TO BE
CAST IN THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE - THE
FINAL REPORT TO BE GIVEN WITHIN A
New-York tribune., 1873-02-10
EMPRESS CAROLINE AUGUSTA.

The Empress Caroline Augusta, widow of
the Emperor Francis l. OF Austria, and grandmother OF
the reignng Emperor, died, Saturday age 81 years.
she was a daughter OF Macmillan L. King OF Bavaria,
and married. Nov 10, 1916, TO Emperor Francis L.
who then for the third time widower. she was
crowned Queen OF Hungary, Sept. rs, 1925. The En-
peror died In 1885, and she remained ever after widow
New-York tribune., 1873-02-10

ties repaid He might have sold efourths OF mem
before the FIRE and shipped them out of the city ana u
would make difference II he made oath that MY
burned Experience has shown that II II very
hazardous the oath of interested persons AZ CON
elusive evidence TO sustain oaims against the Govern
New-York tribune., 1873-02-10

.nnga-ar 7LlLa aao1 WV
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-08

1t is said with truth that a lie will
travel four times as fast as the truth.
The Cedar Rapids Republicans has the
following:
We notice that our neighboring city
Of Ottumwa, which had ten thousand
inhabitants before the census was taxi
en-, now has by actual count, $3.50,
something less than Cedar Rapids had
In 1870. Its . good town for aye that.
Now, Ottumwa had and claimed
only 5,2l4 inhabitants inside Of the
corporation in 1870, and total with
the additions of 1000. We have in
creased 766 inside the corporate limits
since Jnne, 1870, and, altogether, near
three thousand In all. There is a
very large portion OF our city outside
Of the incorporation. Ottumwa now
has 5000 Inhabitants, and has made as
much growth In population and build
| ing as any Other city, Of It's size, in
Iowa.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-08
rREE OF CHARGE.

Call at Taylor, Blake 3 Co.'s Drug
Store, Ottumwa, Iowa, and get sam
pie bottle of DR.. A. Boschee's German
Syrup, free Of charge. It has lately
been introduced in this country from
Germany, and for any person suffering
with severe cough, heavy cold settled
on the breast, consumption or any dis
case Of the throat and lungs 1t has nc
equal in the world. Our regular size
bottles Is cents. In all cases money
will be promptly returned if perfect
satisfaction 10 not given. Two doses
will relieve any case. Try it. n50-1y
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-08

ID. w. AvRILI, ID. ID. s., thoroughly
understands every branch ofthe Dental
profession, and all operations in Oral
Surgery; all diseases OF tho head and
face treated successfully; the. worst
liberated teeth treated and saved by a
new process; crooked teeth straight.
cnened soft teeth hardened; and
sets inserted upon every base known
to the profession.
Office over Joe Gray's clothing store,
Main street. md6tw4l
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-08

Trade this morning, for the first
time for some weeks, ruled active. Re-
ceipts having improved in quantity,
buyers were better able to operate, and
shippers came forward and bought,
not heavily, but still enough to sup
ply their immediate wants, leaving the
remainder for butchers and local deal
ers, who cleared the market. The fol.
lowing arc tho sales made to-day
"a head, average 81 lbs, 1929; 81, av
ITO lbs, $3.50 23' av. % Tbs, $500; l0(
av. ll5, 500; 20, av. 1877 lbs, $7.25.-
81. Louis Globe, 9Th inst.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-08

Judge L. w. Vale leaves to-day
for New York city, in the interest
chiefly of the Cedar Rapids and st.
Louis railroad. The Judge is untir-
ing in his efforts to push this enter
prise, and the prospects are favorable.
He insists, however, in all Of which he
is right that nothing shall be announced
as certain until it is positively such
We shall give the very earliest reliable
information upon the subject.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-08

ScRoFULoUs SORES. C0se.-I was
for several months unable to walk
without crutchcs in consequence Of
Scrofulous sores upon my ankle. They
were indolent ulcers of a very bad
character. was recommended to try
KING OF THE BLOOD, and used sever
al bottles as directed. am now en-
tirely recovered from my lameness,
although my ankle is badly SCARED.
G. w. HoLLENBRooK
Toledo, Ohio.
See advertisement in another col
umn.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-08

POSTAL CARDs.-The postal cards
are not yet ready for general distribu-
ton. There will not be but a few
days delay, however, and to facilitate
their delivery, orders will be filed di-
rect from the mandatory, at Spring
field, Mass.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-08

His HissoryiaaA Pedigree.


Farmers of Southern Iowa! You
cannot afford to raise common horses.
It will pay you to raise first-class
hnrses. and YOU will have during the
year 1873 the opportunity to brssa -
Iron Duke, Jr., one Of the purest bred
horses that could be found in the far
famed Blue Grass region of Kentucky.
He is closely related to Lucy, George
NJ. Patchen, American Girl Green's
Bashaw, Bashaw, Jr., Kirkwood and
other celebrities. Come gentlemen
raise something that will pay.
Iron DUKE, Jr., is dark bay horse /;
was sired by Old Iron Duke of Long
Island dam q Hamblet0nian and Prin-
ter mare.
OH IRON DUKE, the sire of Iron
Duke, Jr., was sired by Old Cassius M
Clay. His dam was q Cleveland bay
mare, out of q mare sired by Imported
Messenger.
OH CAssrus M. CLAY, was sired by
celebrated horse known rs Henry
Clay his dam was fast mare, known
assthe dam of John Anderson. Cassius
M. Clay was . noted sire Of trotters.-
The horse Henry Clay was sired by
the great trotting horse Andrew Jack
son, the finest trotter of his time: his
dam was the great tr0tting mare Sur
rey, from Canada.
ANDREW JACKSON was sired by
Young Bashaw his dam was by Why.
not a son of Imported Messenger
grand dam by Imported Messenger.
YOUNG BAsHAw was sired by Grand
Bashaw (Arabian) his dam was Pearl
by First Consul grand dam, Fancy, by
Imported Messenger. This horse wal
the founder of the trotting family Of
| Bashaws, and he had cross of Messen'
ger in him. He was bred by Thomas
Logan, OF Pa.
GRAND BAsHAw, lArabian), was foal
| ed about 1916, and imported from Tri
poll in 1920, by Joseph G. Morgan. Ill
stood near Philadelphia, and many o
our fastest trotters are descended from
him.
| IMPORTED MESSENGER was foaled il
1850, was sired by Mambrino his dan
by Turk; grand dam by Regulus b.
Starting by Fox Gipsey BY Bay Boul
ton, &C., tracing to . natural Barb mare
He was imported about 1855, and diet
on Long Island 1909. 1t is now univer
sally conceded that Messenger was tn
great Progenitor Of the fast trottinl
horses of the United States.
| IRoN DUKE, Jr., IL eight years oil
this spring, is q model of beauty, speet
and endurance. Is about Is hand
high. He trotted when five years old
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-08

Mrs. Hawks has large and we'll as
sorted stock of Millinery Goods. The
latest style0f goods are kept constant
ly on hand, and novelties are being
received daily, which are offered at
lower prices thsn the same quality Of
goods are sold in any other city In the
State. You are invited to call and
examine goods and prices. m2dwtf
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-08

HoRsEs.-The attention Of farmers
and horse dealers is invited to the adj
vertiscment OF Cavalry horses wanted.
A Board of US. Army officers will
be in Ottumwa on the 2lst day Of June,
and remain but one day, to purchase
all the suitable horses that may be pre-
sented for inspection. Hele is chance
to realize good price for your horses.
Better be getting them in good trim
for the occasion.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-08

Eugene s. Sheffield, . bully boy who
carried his musket in the 18th Iowa
until his merit made him Adjutant OF
the It'll Iowa Cavalry, has just been
lnatriculatad cashier Of the Iowa Ma
tional Bank rice J. u. Field, resigned
Eugene has been for several years an
employee and partner, connected with
the drug house of Taylop Blake & Co.
Pie has an uncommonly level head fol
business.
Our venerable friend, j. B. Field
after Q lifetime of devotion to the
Banking busiqcss, retires for the pur.
poso Of entering into more active EN-
ploymens connected with the build.
Ing q the Cedar Rapids and st. Louia
Railway.
a business man Of unsmirched In.
tegrity, great experience and keennea.
gacity, he cannot fail Of renderinI In.
valuable service in his new capacity.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-08

Prices. Postal cards will be sold for
one cent each, neither more nor less,
whether in large quantities or in
small.
Uses. object OF the Postal
Card is to facilitate letter correspond
ence and provide for the transmission
through the mails, ct reduced rate OF
postage, Of short communications,
either printed or written In pencil or
in ink. They may therefore be used
for orders, invitations, receipts, 90
Acknowledgements, price lists, and other
requirements Of business or social life,
and the matter desired to be conveyed
may be either in. writing or in print or
partially in both.
In their treatment as mail matter,
they are to be regarded by Pcstmast-
ers, the same Is sealed letters, and not
as printed matter, ercept that n 10
case tciW unclaimed cards be rctwrMsd to
the acs'iters or sent to the dead letter Qf-
flee. If not delivered within sixty
(6O days from the time ofreceipt they
will be burned by Postmasters.
Irregular Carils.--An ordinary
printed business card may be sent thro'
the mails when prepaid by one-cent
postage stamp attached but such card
must contain absolutely no sDsjtten
matter crcept the address; otherwise It
will be treated as not fully prepaid
and refused admission into the mails.
Counterfeits.--All Cards different
from those herein described, with post
age stamps printed or embossed there
on, and purporting to be United States
Postal Cards, are Counterfeits; and
the manufacturer of such cards or the
attempt to use the same, will subject
the offender to q fine of Ave hundred
dollars and imprisonment for i've
years. (Sec. 1T, Postal Code).
Spoiled Cards.--Po stmasters will
not, under any circumstances, be per-
mitted to redeem or exchange Postal
Cards that may be misdirected, spoil
ed in printing, or otherwise rendered
unfit for use, in the hands Of private
holders.
Requisitions.-The department will
not furnish less than five hundred (5OO)
Cards on the order of . postmaster.
individuals desiring Postal Cards will
purchase them of q Postmaster, 90 in
no case can they obtain them upon di-
rect application to the Department.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-08
Csacsra crepe vines

C00c0F0 0rop0 vines
Only Five cents each 1t @. Towers, on
Court street also full assortment Of
Garden Seeds 1t Is per cent. less than
generally offered at in this market
and largely Of Iowa production; also
Field Seeds generally, with Bird seed
Flax Seed, Mustard Seed, &c. also
Maple Trees and Usage Hedge plants
in any quantity. INCH 4 dit w3m.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-08

D. w. Avsrill, n. D., pays especial
attention 70 al diseases Of the Eye
and guarantees 3 cure In Ill acute and
chronic Inflammation, granulated lids,
cross-syes, entropion, ectropion or
turning in and ont Of the lids, &c.
ONCE on Main street. over Grsys
Clothing Store. a28 1w8tw.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-08
Mead

1hc bill just passed by the Illinois
to regulate the rates of
harges on freight and passengers.
ge publish it in this issue entire, as
erhaps nine-tenths Of our readers are
|hxious to see it. Study It well.
here is no subject that should receive
lore careful investigation.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-08

The Iowa Granger is responsible for
The statement that five men were grub
ing hazzle-brush, ETC., on the farm of
Thomas Coalthrust, ten miles cast Of
Washington, when they found : big
make den, covering space Of about
I've square feet, Ut the depth OF two
feet in the ground. Six different va
kieiies Of serpent snakes" were here
baking their winter quarters, together
iz: the blue racer, black snake, green
make, house snake, viper and rattle
make. One hundred aud four snakes
were taken out and killed, and il is MOI
known how many yet remained in Thu
Hens.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-08

KID GLovEs.--M. III. Hawks keeps
constantly ON hand 1 full line Of Kid
Gloves of all standards manufactures ;
also of Hosiery, Ladies' Underwear,
and other Furnishing Goods in great
variety, and at the lowest prices.
m2dwtf
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-08

The Organization Of the Iowa Ma
A1hal Bank, Is at present = follows :
Rfesident, L. w. Male; Vice Presi-
lent, G. F. Blake; Cashier, e. S. Shelf
nd. Directors Chss. F. Blake VIM.
n1ggett; d. 81. Michael; e. s. Shelf
4 d and L. w. Vale. All of whom
I good and careful business men.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-08
PURE BLOOD

Chester White, Poland and China and
Berkshire Pigs, warranted as good as
are in the market; for sale by A. l..
Graves. Orders from distance will
receive prompt attention. None but
good pigs sold at any price.
Ottumwa, May 9th, 73. m6wtf
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-08

DIR. Simpson, q surgeon in the army
at Fort Madison in 1906 with an en-
sign by the name of Zachariah Taylor,
and who located at St. Louis in 1907,
when that village contained only l.
200 souls, has just died at the age ofSS.
He attributed his early taking of to
the pcrnicious use Of tobacco and old
rye. He was also father-in.law to
General. A. J. Smith, late T. M. OF st.
Louis.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-08

Two two.year old fillies, large-sized
and in good order; one Of them an
iron gray and the other roam. They
are supposed to be in company with a
dark bay, heavy-set pony. Any infor-
nation leading to their recovery will
oblige j. NJ. HEDRicK.
d&wtf.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-08

Coal NoTlCE.-To the farmers and
all others wanting coal, / have to say
that l have opened my coal bank, three
miles west Of the Salem Chapel, on
the Eddyville road, and am prepared
to furnish coal of the best quality, to
all who want it at the cheapest mark
etable price. TIM TERRELL.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-08

The Register says that Bishop An.
drews has finally located in Des
M0incs. The fine mansion of NJ. L.
Newton has been purchased for him
as residence.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-08

Estiayed from the subscriber, five
miles east Of Ottumwa, light bay
marc, years old, small star in fore
head, hind legs rather crooked, and
she PAGES rather sprsddling looks Is
If she had had the big Jaw. Any in
formation of her whereabouts will be
thankfully received and literally re-
warded by CHAs. W1LLEr.
2-t-W
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-08

James Taylor, the live 6addler, will
10 in addition to the premium Of
red by the Agricultural society, at
eir next Fair, q fine side saddle and
idle to the best lady equestrian
his certainly ought to bring out some
i our best Issly riders.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-08

OAK LEAF.-The genuine Charter
Ok Stoves have an oak leaf on the
he door, and are stamped with the
nme OF "Giles F. Filley, st. Louis"
when buying one ofthem, therefore,
tpck out for these proofs of genuine
ass, and reject all that do not have
MI WIT.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-08

Think of this fact. In the Eastern
States, where timothy is worth $25 per
ton and land worth &l00 per acre, they
can afford to raise timothy seed, ana
ship to sell to the railroad-oppressed
farmers of Iowa.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-08

In 1856 Sioux City had but five log
houses, with thousands of wild sava-
ges lowering around its vicinity, and
covering the waters Of the Missouri.
Big Sioux and Floyd with canoes, fish
ing, hunting and trapping. 1t now has
5000 inhabitants.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-08

Ia Henry Byrkett, for long time con-
cted with the American Express
CSmpany,is the successor of Els. Shelf
Id as bool-keeper for Taylor, Blake
Eco. We congratulate Henry on his
Iuccess in getting 80 responsible po-
Iition.