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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-17

A woman in Pittsfield, Mass, adver-
tised her husband for sale for $lO0.--
He is recommended as strong, healthy
and good d-looking. Such a chance for
q bargain as this does not often occur.
There is only one thing that looks sns-
piciOns--so low a price for 40 fine an
| article maks careful purchaser won-
der If there Is not something more
than meets the eye in the ADVERTISE
ment. The legal proprietor of this
gentleman must be very much in want
OF money, or very little In want OF a
husband.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-17

| -AstOnishnsent ot the s.Japs...'
| A Yokohama letier.to the Philadel
phia faquirer, dated June %, gives the
following interesting account OF the
opening of the first railroad in Japan
On the 10th OF this month numbel
OF high Japanese officials. headed by
the Prime Minister Saniito, Okuma
Sanghi and Ito, inspected the railway
and were so satiiied with its arrange
ments, that It was decided to open tht
line to the public the next day. Trains
run from Yokohama to Shinagawa
four miles this side of Yedo, the line
to Yedo not being finished yet. Those
who wish to go to Yedo have to leave
the train at Shinagawa and take te
their heels or to shinrickisha to finish
their journey. Travelling in wheel
barrow after one has just come out OIL
train is painful and preposterons.-
The Japanese have no idea OF the val
ue of time; nothing hurries them. T1
see moesmie (girD walk on two toes
you have to look twice before you are
aware which direction she Is walking
She shuffies along. taking her tiny
steps at great ease, looking around al
everything aud asking the passer-by
In graceful, betwitching way, "Doko.
marc ~ (where are yon going), and to
the American ladies she says, 'sTarsan
kire" (very pretty, and will stand
still and examine the Iady's dress, shoes
SC. st 4a
The railway is very runctual, and II
the Japs don't get faster in their move-
lnents they will suffer the same, disap-
p0fntment as the Prime Minister of
japan did on the 18th inst, who being
one minute too late was left standing
on the platform to see the train and
his friends 20 of. 1t must have been
hunliliating to Sanjio Darjin, as he had
given Instructions that he would 70
with the train, but Mr.. In0ye, the chief
commissioner of the railway, showed
him that the train waits for nobody
There were but very few Japanese
who went by the first train. Many of
them believed that it was scheme to
kill the Japanese people: some had q
vague idea of train, and they beliey-
ed It was large steamer that wonld
run In all directions, and no one would
know where 1t would come to next,
and thus the Japs would not have time
to get ont of the way in time to save
their lives. h. s.s W
All the movements of the railway
have been kept 30 secret that do not
wonder the Japanese believe ii to be
bette aoiy, and besides the opening of
the line had been announced 80 many
times that when the wolf really appear
ed, no one would believe he was there.
The fares are very expensive ON this
wonderful result of labor, brains and
ability, which costs this government
over eight million Mexican dollars to
build railway over a dead level
country for distance Of twenty-five
miles. have no doubt the govern
ment is forced to demand these high
rates in order to be able to pay for the
gold lace, expensive badges, fine broad
cloth, silk braidings, frogs, frippcrs,
&C., which the railroad officials wear. /
hope they will not get too vain and
admire themselves too much, else they
will pay more attention to themselves
than to their duties, which will not
only be dangerous to themselves but
also to the public.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-17

It Is q weakness with many Q
slippery fellow to talk much about be-
ing an honest man. and about the pro-
motion Of honest and honorable deal
ing among men. It is often the case
that the man who has the most de.
signs upon q defeat of the public voice
and who has been guilty Of the most
dishonoiable conduct, such as
going back upon flA promise, upon
his word, because bribed with the Of
fer of place, is the very man, when
merited defeat and condemnation over
takes him, to pirate loudly about the
rigid observance OF honorable con-
duct. The serpent in the garden put
on the garb Of innocence and virtue,
and the example thus early given has
had many followers ever since. II
sometimes appears in this form in the
politics of the country. A man, for
instance, who has for personal ende
for personal aggrandizement turned
traitor TO his friends, with whom he
has long been in friendly and close
consultation, and lends himself to
tricksters, to defeat the wishes of tbs
people, in ia caucus or convent ion, thil
man, doubtless with the ghost Of hii
misdeeds before him, talks Aippantly
and frequently about the necessity O
honorable conduct in conventions
Honorable conduct In conventions Il
indeed one Of the things that shoult
be strictly observed, and much refor
nation Is needed in this regard, bu
teachers in such reformation should
come to their work with clean hands
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-17

Mrs. s. 8. Farrell, appointed POST
master ct Covington, Ky, to succeed
the late Jesse r. Grant, 10 IN old resi-
dent Of Covington, and daughter of
Captain West Sabre, the leading pilot
Of the gunboat expedition to Fort
Donelson. Her husband, John w.
Farrell, was Lieutenant Colonel Of the
4lst Kentucky volunteers,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-17

A Des Moines lady, writing to the
Department of Agriculture at Wash
ington, says the following upon this
subject "Within the last four years
many women have turned their atten-
ton to bee-keeping as m oecupstion--
pleasant, easily managed and remuner-
alive. We are glad to know that In
every instance which has come to our
knowledge success the most marked
has attended the undertaking. From
reports that have been made to US we
condense the following instances: One
Young lady who had been teaching for
several years, and whose health had
failed, undertook the care of her faith
refs bees, twelve colonies in number,
that had never been probably mama
ged. Under her care the first year
they increased to thirty colonies, and
the third year after she took them in
charge she sold 81 200 worth Of honey,
and had in the fall fifty-f0ur strong
colonies in good hives. She says -
aThe time L devoted to them ] did not
miss, and the pleasure afforded BY the
work was 90 great that would enjoy
II even II no profit were derived A
widow of scanty means invested $5O IN
| ten poor colonies, and about as much
more for ten good hives for her bees
| She got her money back the first sea.
con. and $36 over. The second year
she received $500 for honey sold, and
had thirty strong colonies in the fall
The largest apiary in all the West IL
managed entirely by women, who rear
for market Italian queens at . large
profit, besides producing honey in 9
lvholessle manner. A lady at Jeffer-
/ SON, Wis, managed, ONE Of her fathers
apiaries of lS0 colonies, which she
soon doubled in number, and sold
81, ,O33 worth of honey one year anc
$l .s94 worth the next. She IL q schoo
teacher, and says from her experience
a person can earn ten times ssmuch D!
| keeping bees ss by teaching school,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-17

"We have great deal of this wig
gle-tail water in this ere Texas" was
told by an old settler on Trinity river,
aand that makes agin our State might
lily among the newcomers. "What do
you call wiggle-tail water ?" asked,
detecting a vein which, well worked,
might lead to much valuable knowl-
edge. "Oh, water with wiggie-tails in
it. Wiggle-tails is little squirmy ami
mails, SO small that you can hardly see
'em unless you look close. They don't
hurt water much when you are real
thirsty. OF dark night you would
never know the difference. I've drunk
q many a one, and they never had any
more effect than taking a chew of to-
baccO. In q new country, you know.
q man must not be too eonfounded
partic'lar. He has to put up with a
few things which wouldn't be exactly
reg'lar in an old country. Those fell
lows that come here from Kentucky
and Tennessee beat the world bein'
partic'lar. They sling on 'nough style
to do 'em i'm New York city. They
turn up their noses about water, and
make more fuss about a few little wig-
SiC~tdlts tudu WOulu aUOul IOTly aill.
gators. l will tell you fact. Early
last summer man and his family came
out on Trinity river from old Ken
lucky, He came in an. .ox-wagon, and
I'll bet didn't have seventy-tive dol
lars tween this world and the next
But he slung on style powerful. He
said he'd been raised on water with
out wiggle-tails in it and he was going
back to ole Kentuck to get, it If he
couldn't in Texas. Why, the 'squeam-
ish fellow was offered land near me on
the Trinity for A 30 an acre. But he
wouldn't have it because the water had
wiggle-tails in it. told him il he was
SO confounded partic'iar that he could
strain the water through q rag, but he
said he didn't want any Of that in
his'n, and he moved on looking for a
better country. That kind OF foolish
ness has been the ruin OF many a man
who might have done well in Texas
-CiRcinadti Commercial.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-17

A gentleman who now occupies
seat in the upper branch of the New
York Legislature, but al the time was
member of the Assembly, relates the
foliowing:
"Perkins was as honest man as ever
set foot in Albany. Money wouldn't
buy him, and knew 1t, but thought
! would have little fun with him, so
went down to his room one evening
anu said, Perkins, what do yon think
OF that underground railroad bill? Are
You going to vote for it?'
ell, said Perkins, II haven't
made up my mind yet, exactly. am
Inclined TO think it is good bill: bu.
why do you ask p
81 thought you wepe in favor of it,
said |, "and as long as you have con-
cluded to vote for it, jdst
wanted to say to you that the men in
terested In it are paying $500 forvotes,
and as it is coming up on its final pas
sage tomorrow, you can Just as well
have the money as not; youth vote for
the bill, anyway"
Vote for the bill! I'll be hanged
first, cried the irate Perkins. No sir.
If improper means are being taken to
pass this thing, as you say, for one
will vote against it every time. You
can put me down mo-
ooh, / don't care anything about the
bill,' said I. was only trying TO do
you favor and think can yet, for
to tell the truth the rival companies
are here in full force and are moving
heaven and earth to defeat il. They
are paying the same amount for noes
and as long rs you are bound to vote
that way, I'll get you the five hundred
dollars all the same.'
"Can such things be-, exclaimed Per-
kins, rising from his seat and tearing
up ana down the room in whirlwina
Of righteous wrath. and yirtuous indig-
nation. what state OF things this
is! A plague on both of your houses,
| won't vote at ALL
Gan right" said ], as laid my hand
on the door. lll get you five hundred
dollars for being absent"
And as The jolly senator brought to
mind the horror ofperplexity in which
this last proposition involved old Per-
kins, he roared with laughter. ABong
(New York) Times.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-17

Joaquin Miller has accepted chal-
lenge to ride to the hounds against u
noted English sportsman. He says he
will break the Englishman's neck il he
can ind country rough enough and the
girth don't fail.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-17

Prof. Wise has received twenty let
ters from persons anxious of the dis
tinction Of drowning in his company
ON his first Transatlantic trip.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-17
The Cincinnati Gazette says of the
of the Ohio Democracy:

situation Of the Ohio Democracy:
The great question that agitates the
intestines of the Democratic party is
whether It will stand the better chance
to come into power by pronouncing
itself dead, or by declaring itself quick.
The patriotic leaders Of the party are
ready to pronounce il either dead or
alive, when fully persuaded In their
own minds which will be best for it's
restoration. This question divides
the party aud expends its fiickering
energies. So far as We have observed,
the division in these views is about
even.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-17

The enterprising sexton Of a Pough-
kcepsle church tacks Stats across the
entrance Of some of the pews TO keep
them unoccnpied till they are rented,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-17

BUT NO oREDID GIVEN UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES.
To prevent anxiety OH the mind NV the
proprietor, every man will show his
five cents when he calls for his
drink"
care 700 in earnist?" demanded.
"ln dead. esrnist--no money, no
likker."
"Then," sed I, "yoo are holler
mockery. Yoo hev inveigled the
Corners into passin resolutions com
mendin NV 700, under false pretenses
Wat yoose is it to us 70 hev y0o re-
doose the price NV hkker to five cents
and then put condishens to it which
makes it impossible for me TO git it a
all? Wat yo0se--"
aWat yoose," retorted he angrily
"wuz there in rcdoosin the price. on
less did git pay for my likker!'
"George W." returned ], "you he
deceived rs, yoo hey trialed with "
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-07-24
What I Know About Trimming

Since tire days of our grandniothers, there has
never been such rage for trimmings upon ladies'
dresses and suits as this year; and the most popu-
lar is the so called French fold, made from has.
To trim dresses al the present day without the yari
Gus Sewing Machine attachments would be an i'm
possibility.
A young nan in Chicago has Just invented an
Improvement for all Sewing Machines, with which
TO put on the fold as fast and easily as an ordi-
nary hem can be made. The same implement is
also practical Binder and good Hemmer
1t is being made and sold by the Leslie R,1ffler
Company, and is valuable addition to the Sewing
Machine. 1t is called Kom;ng's French Trimmer,
and will be sold by all Sewing Machine Agents.
Chcago EreHin5 Post.
LESLIE RUFFLER Co. s4S Wabash Av, Chill.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-07-24
TEE FIVE DOLLAR WATCH.

This is neat, elegant, little Open-face Silver
piece, and recommends itself by its unique design
no less than by its cheapness it only needs to be
seen to be admired; possessed to be appreciated.
superior in all respects to many Watches of much
greater cost Order one, and if it does not suit Won
you can dispose of it at a nice profit
1lat country purchasers may act understanding
ly, will send either of these Wa ches bv EXPRESS
to- be examined before purchasing, provided the ap-
picant will remit with his order the sum of Fifty
Cents, to cover charges. This is an offer which
certainly no one who desire nice cheap Watch can
object to.
TO persons who would ike to engage in verv
profitable business, the sale of these watches offer
rare opportunity. No discount is made TO such
but nevertheless large profits can be realized.
All orders should be addressed to
j. II. HARVEY
Drawer 1881, Cincinnati. ObioS
July 1T-3m.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-07-24

Howard NJ. Brooke, son of DR.. Brooke,
ofthis city has been appointed by the
Governor of Kansas, Clerk of Barbour
County, in that State Mr.. Brooke was
for time foreman in the Demnfut Office
in this place.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-07-24
Mrs. DIR. L " Dunlap l. &C. Durr

OPERATIVE & MECHANICAL, DENTISTS
~ insert artificial teeth upon any of the bases
anown TO the dental profession; and perform all
I opeTauons on the mouth and teeth. An anestbetic
y releyes the pain of the operation Oice i6 Cor
"a" "i"Nh mar13-6rno
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-07-24

We received letter from Mr.. Ferd
Burch, a few days ago, in which he says
he IS veil pleased with his land and with
the country. His Post office is Eagle
vile, Harrison County, Missouri. His
old acquaintance here will be glad to
learn that he is pleasantly located.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-07-24
C. r. REYNOLDS M. D,

ECU LAX Physician and Operative Surgeon, Of
Iers nus professional services to the citizens of
to the treatment of diseases common TO the coun-
try, special attention viii be given to Surgery, the
aa Treatment & Of surgical I diseases of females Night
Charges reasonable. Office and residence on west
qank, Plymouth, Ind. fs4tfl
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-07-24
!. C. g. A. 3. CAPROm

A TTo9REEYs ITO R u coUNsELLoKs, Real Estat.
I ana Collecting Agents. Piym0ntb. Ind .r
practcing In the law courts of MarsIa ,d - re
~ ing counties, and will give prompt attention IN M
esal business entrusted to them General coiactl
Michigan. Particular attention qiven ~ t
neni m OF decedents estates and gl,.rtiiansbi
',S nesus, mortgages and other contracts drawn I,n
Block up stairs pto"hlees S
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-07-24
PHYSICIANS,
DIR. J. NJ. A. DUNLAP.

physician 6 ACeoUCHEUR, treats success.
u July all diseases incident to the climate, and
s.ne diseases of women and children 0fice in Cor
W "ioUA. mart3-6mo
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-07-24
OSBORNE. ". n EE.s xor
OSR ORkE g. HESS.

I HUN E4 ut law, VIII attend promptlv 10 alI
= \ professional business entrls, I'd 10 tben Par
lcuiar attention given to real estate business titles
examined and Quilted. Collections made ~
promptly remitted. Office on Michigan Street y
Ind. '0u9o' iSAloutii,
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-07-24
A. O. RORToN.

nENTIST. Office I'd story Post Office Building
~ Teeth extracted without pain, by the use of
Nltrous Oxide (or Laughing Gas). TEETH; from
one tooth to full sett so cheap that the rich and
poor can all get them Office open all day except
Mondays and Tuesdays I34f[
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-07-24
ONLY 35 CENTS.
The Great Prize Stationery Package:
TRlUNTPH

Contains 10 Sheets Writing Paper, 10 Envelopes.
| Penholder, Lead Pencil Pens, Blank Book /
Botter, Photographs of 100 Beautiful Women and
age sent by mail postpaid, on receipt of price IS
cents; packages for 60 cents, or for 81 co. Send
tor Tor package; it will be the most goods you ever
oought Tor the money The prize is often worth
more than the price paid for the entire package.
and the other articles would bring at retail not
less than . cents. Don't pass this, try one package
ana you VIII never buy Stationery any other way
Address, j. G. BURROW.
Lock Box ISL Baltimore Md
- Agents wanted everywhere to sell Packages
Pictures, Books, &c. Catalogues sent free.
n36-4w.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-07-24

The hay crop of Marshall county. is,
better this year than usual, and has been,
secured in excellent condition.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-07-24
J. Q. & S. D. PARKS

\ IIOkNEIS, COunsellors at Law. Eo+aries
I Pubic aud Authorized War Claim A5antS
SodFoon Ind Especial attention given to the set-
enient OF Estates, Conveyancing, and the collec.
e.oA OF soldiers Claims for Tensions Bounty
- Pay and all other War Claims. ISttli'
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-07-24
h. G.. FRENCH, nj. d.

ECLECTIC PHYSICIAN Il sTTRGEoN n.+e
~ Professor of Physiology in the Bennetf Ma; S.d;l
caI college, Chicago) and Ex Surgeon of the q s
army, mas permanently located in Hoham's New
pui.I9llng, on Iaporte Street, Plymouth Indiana
IN accordance with the principles of modern Eclec,
tlclsm. Special attention to Chronic diseases and
surgery; Medicines supplied in all cases. Q.odg.
1ns ~ olhce;l once hours to IL O'clock, a NJ and
oO K n molly.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-07-24

Attorney at Law.
Justice Of tie Peace, and Iasuraazce 1oent
over the Post Office, in Kendalrs Block PLY,
" mouth, Ind. -'ioon, N, riy
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-07-24

HAS removed to his new residence. one door
Ii south of his former dwelling, on the east side
of Michigan street, where he may be found and con-
suited professionally. 34-yl
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-07-24
JOHN MllLlkAN, Editor and Publisher.
8nzlness 1irettnru.
ATfOR NJ EYS.
p. O. ZONES

A TIORNEf AT LAW, Plymouth, Ind Gradu
n ate OF Bloomington Law School, will attend to
sucn business as may be entrusted to him, with
~. nSEfE. v17n22-3mc
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-07-24
AMASA LOHNSOM

oIAR9 Public, Attorney Counselor at law
l. authorized War Claim Agent, Plymouth. Ind
.Especial attention given to the settlement of rs
1ee, Conveyanclng, and the collection of Soldiers,
Claims for Pensions, Bounty, Back Paw. and ail
9sner war Claims. Office on Michigan street ever
Buck q Toans Hardware Store. rsatf1 H1ei
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-07-24
Cheap Watches.

respectfully offer to the public, upon the most
favorable terms, che following uDprecedentedIy
Cheap Watches
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-07-24
r. D. LOGAN
}. S. FISH.

AdIoRNEf AT LAW and NOTARY PrR11c
psf Office Brownlees Block over RecI-ar, oa sllc'
Fymouth, Ind Collections speciality. iy1svi
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-07-24
DR.. j. s, LELAND
7. A. RoRToN Md.

physician and SURGEON, Argos. Indiana Al
- eeHus 70 dii Calls promptly. m29v14
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-07-24
a. y. AAfchErTE, NJ D. 8. FRANCE, NJ. d
DRS. MATcHETTE g. FRANCE

Dh1 1SlClANS & SURGEONS, BOURBON, IND.
Il The doctors request their patrons To cali esrIJ.
IN the DAY 10 insure prompt attention to patients in
dHe country Special attention given to chronic
and one doctor In constant attendanceNno-i0 "poH
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-07-24
The Fen Dollar Watch.

This is handsome, Heavy Hunting Case Silver
Nateh-a guaranteed timer, with first-class move
ments, ana altogether such Watch as will orliua-
inglv cheaD 80 eeA
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-07-24
JOHN S. RENnEu

oIAR1 Public, attorney at law, and War
mouth, Ind. 'iooh, ~
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-07-24
N, a. o. pAc4aDD

j TToRNEY al Law and Notary Pubic. Room
county, Ind. - NC L,.sI sndii
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-07-24
JOHN DARNEI
COREIN & pAPMEII

A TTORNEYS AT Law VIII Practice !, Nor
when sa nsId and adloinlng Counties, every Court
TO. Office in Corbin's block, second door pI1
mouth, Ind. ~ ~, 49,, y
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-07-24
C. r. CHANEY.

A TToRNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
Collecting Agent. viii practice in Narsba i ,,d al,
dMI5oihnlng Counties. Office over Cleveland e
,I,s nought9ns Grocery Store Corb1n's Block. P1v
-ee-l, 1iiu- T0qtf