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Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-19
BlaaAEial.
x EMOVALs
TnE ARrIaANs, SAVINGS BANK

X EMoVAL'
TnE ARTISANS SAVINGS BANK
Has been removed to its new location, n me clay
ION House where 1t Is now open for business. "a.
SIX per cent. has been regularly PAID on oepeslts
since the organization of th1 Bank In lSo and u u
th rxpecta ion OF the Directors that the Pr nus oh
the aeru captLAl, and Oh the regular huslness VII
enable the ank To Intinue this rate OF dlVldenos
ID pOsits are solicited Irnm perHons IN thH recelp.
of r guar incomes rom Farmers Mechanic. ana
Dealers, and from widows and ChidIens Eststeh,
and from h se whose business enables them y. y
Esep a VARYING balance Of cash, ON wnicn, II
placed with us, they will derive an Income IN tne
BEMI-ANNUAL INTEREST.
A rale of the Bank requires notice to be given
me withdl avail of Deposits, but In all orulnhry
cases ieposltors will be paid on demand.
MANAGERS:
U,,,.ua huLKs EDWARD DARLINGTON,
GEORGE W. BUSH, SLhAkNT %; eanrhi
M. L. LICHTERSTXLN, Skohah .: SAE "A 4,,so,, n.hy
J0HN p. MCliKAH, NAThANihkL III " DANsoH'
lon II JACKaon WIN. II. SWIFT,
" ANTHONY HIGGINS.
WM S. HILLES, President.
aKo. W. BUSH, Vice President ,r..
-tfapr14 r. y. 2A''Nn' i'e""u'"''
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-03-13

Passed the Senate on the evening OF
the 3D. inst, and then only needed the
signature Of the President to become a
law The bill, as it finally passed il
substantially as follows:
BE Il enacted, etc., That the Presi.
dent Of the United States is authorized
to appoint three Commissioners, who
shall ascertain the number of acres,
and by appraisement or otherwise the
value thereof, exclusive of improve
ments, of oil such lands lying north OF
the Raccoon fork of the Des Moines
River, Iowa, as may now be held by
the Des Moincs Navigation and Rail.
road Company, or persons claiming ii.
tie under it, adversely to persons hold.
ing said lands either by entry or under
the Presumption or Homestead laws,
and on what terms the adverse holders
thereof will relinquish the same to the
United States and that they report
the facts at the commencement of the
next session Of Congress but nothing
herein contained shall be held to effccl
the question of title to any of said
lands. The compensation Of said Com.
missioners shall be 50 per diem during
the time engaged in their services.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-03-13
Alexander n. stephens DeFsre y oeer.
giA Aualenee
A Correspondent Of the Cincinnati
Commercial says:

gfa Audience.
A Correspondent Of the Cincinnati
Commercial says:
"Alexander FL. Stephens emerged
from the Kimball House wrapped lp
in three oyercoats and horse blank
ct. The bundle with a white head
sticking out, was put into carriage,
right end up, and propped in position
by two crutches. The bundle then
coughed, and said it was all right, and
away the carriage rolled to the capitol.
The bundle was then taken out and
unrolled till Stephens was found. Lean
ing on the arm of two stout men, with
two more carrying each crutch, the
procession entered the House of Rep
resOntatives. The building was pack
ed de- l never saw it before. Ladies',
merchants, politicians, members of the
Legislature, niggers and children had
all turned out. When Stephens ap-
peared, there went up a shout. II was
long and loud, and was followed by
another louder and longer. When
that died out another started and ran
its course. Mr.. Stephens bowed ac-
hnVWACu8Ot11h1t50 % WSif aS uc COuIu,
considering the two stout men made q
sort Of moving straight jacket. When
he arose in the speakers stand, the
bright light falling on his pale, thin
face and white head, there was more
cheering and applause. It was plain
that Stephens had the hearts Of the
people. He spoke in IN erect position
supported by crutch nnder the left
arm. His voice is clear and shrill, and
not word was lost in any part Of the
hall, unless drowned by applause. II
was in an extreme corner Of the hall,
wedged In among mass Of humanity,
and ! know that every word came with
marvellous distinctness, although his
voice did not seem to be undnly elevat-
ed. And this weak and wasted skele-
ton Of . man spoke thus for more than
two hours.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-03-13

The Chicago Tribune, which has be-
como the toughest Democratic paper
we know Of, says Of the action of the
House, in the matter Of raising sala-
ries:
ION the roll call of members of the
House on the vote to agree to the con-
ference report Of the Legislative ap-
preparation bill, increase of salaries
being the test question, the yeas were
lO3; nays, "a. Of the yeas. 40 were
Republicans, and "a Democrats and
Liberal Republicans. OF the 40 Re-
publican yeas, 10 were Southern men,
bers. OF the LOB yeas, 62 were outgo-
ing members, that is to say, not elect
cd to the Forty-third Congress"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-03-13

Among the many useless methods
of advertising, such as Directories,
Hotel Registers and the like, sharp
eyed business men are beginning to
class the printed wrapping paper that
has become 50 common with q certain
class Of dealers. The following from
the Detroit (Mich.) Free Press, is ex-
actly to the point:
The Free Press has often been i'm
portuned to say q word against the
system of business cards on wrapping
paper, but has judged it best to keep
silent, and let the merchants test the
matter to their satisfaction. Some of
them having thrown printed wrap
ping papers aside, it is hoped that ev-
cry other dealer In Detroit and Michi-
gan will follow their example. In the
first place the advertisement is useless,
no one reads 1t and SO much money
has been thrown away. In the next
place everybody objects to carrying
around a bundle labeled with some
mans business card. 1t subjects him to
criticism, and il he calls into any 9TH
er store sometimes produces unpleas.
ant feelings. A case in point occurred
the other day. A farmer bought o
coat for twenty dollars at q clothing
store on Woodward Avenue, and was
well satisfied with his bargain. Go.
ing mp on Jefferson Avenue tho busi-
ness card caught the eye of another
dealer, and he got the man into his
store, examined the coat, and then an
nounced that he sold just such coats
for ten dollars. He only intended tG
hurt his adversary and in this he sue
ceeded. There is not single mer-
chant in the State that can say that ht
secured Q single customer by advertis
ing on wrapping paper. Were he K
expend that much money in an ad
vertisement In paper, daily or week
", he could not fail to hear from 1t IL
more ways than one. But leaving ou
advertising altogether, 1t is believed
that every merchant stands ready X
admit that wrapping papers have come
TO be 4 nuisance which must be abol
ished without further delay. Promi
nent merchants here are discarding II
aud all the rest must follow.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-03-13

Z
Madam allow me TO prescribe for
you. Ihave had long experience in
the management and caro- of
delicate women, and believe l can
give you some important advice. For
the present will only prescribe for
the feet: % x
l. Procure quantity of wooden
stockings--not such as you buy at the
stores under the name OF lambs wool,
that you can read newspaper thrO',
but the kind that your Aunt J6r rusha
in the country knits for you, thick -
q board, that will keep your feet dry
and warm. in spite Of wind and wealth
or.
2. II you want to be really thor
ough, change them every morning,
hanging the fresh ones near the fire
during the night. a Il
3. Procure thick calf-skin boots,
double uppers and triple soles, and
wear them from the first of October to
the first Of May. Make frequent APP.
plication Of some good oil black
ing.
4. Avoid rubbers altogether, except
pair of large rubber boots, which
may be worn for little time through
snow-drifts or . food of water.
Hold the bottoms Of your feet in
cold water half an inch deep, just be-
| fore going to bed, two or three min.
utcs, and then rub them hard with
rough towels and your naked hands
6. Now, madam, 60 out freely in
all kinds of weathers, and believe me
not only will your feet enjoy good cir.
culation, but a. q consequence Of the
good circulation in the lower extrem.
tiles, your head will be relieved Of its
fullness and your heart Of its palpita
tions. Your complexion will become
greatly improved, and your health
better In every respect.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-03-13

THE ARMY.--Aceording to the army
register for 1873, just out, the COM
missioned portion OF Uncle Sams
army consists Of IL General officers,
Is Adjutant Generals, 8 Inspector Gen.
erals, 10 Judge Advocates. Chief
Signal Officer, 80 Quartermasters. 26
Commissaries, I63 medical officers, 81
paymas,ers, lob engineers, 81 ordi-
nance officers, 30 Post Chaplains. 4sa
cavalry officers. 274 artillery officers,
SSI infantry officers. professors. 293
cadets, and 29I officers retired from
active service, making =. total Of 7, 2,l30
The number of enlisted men is 10000
Ton paper1. with an allowance OF 37a
hospital stewards, 5 veterinary sur
geons, "a Superintendents OF National
Cemeteries, and l5S Indian scouts.
with master wagoners and wagoners
ad hbitnm. During the year the
army lost IS officers by resignation.
35 by death. by retirement (wholly
retired) and Is by dismissal, including
III cashiered. There were IS appoint
ments during the year, of which 2t
were from civil life, aud 3 from the
ranks.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-03-13

The Register cries Pcccavi and from
Its long silence when effectually cor
nered, now talks about the result OF
our city election, and the CouRrER's s
relation thereto. The Register has
generally been SO valiant in carrying
its own local elections that it
knows how it is itself 1t is refresh
ing to see that paper open its
mouth after it was caught in
the trap of suiting its publications to
its own caprices, regardless of the
truth.
We are glad to see that the Register
has raised its head from its hang.dog
position and feebly barked upon new
key. We are satisfied, two weeks of
silence and shame are sufficient PEN
ance perhaps.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-03-13

Those fellows in Congress who voted
themselves more pay for work done
al stipulated price, just as their last
expiring hours as members Of the AID
Congress were waning, Z stand in
very good repute. They are catching
dose after dose of violent condemna.
tion from every quarter.
The good news comes to us by oul
kilograms to. day, that the greedy fel.
lows can't get their pay, because the
Comptroller of the Treasury declares
the law ambiguous and the appropria-
ton unauthorized. The Honorable
leeches are sadly disappointed and
wear greatly elongated faces. We
don't want to laugh usually at mems
distress, but we can't mourn for these
chaps in their dilemma.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-03-13
VOLUME "a.

There is a little food for serious 70.
flcction in this item, from the Nebras-
ka City Chronicle: "Not long since, al
. certain ball, at which everybody who
had the necessary admission fee were
invited, some women were actually
put out of the hall. The reason for 80
doing was that the said women were
bad, but no effort was made to ex-
clude bad men. This thing should
work both ways. If it is not good
policy to have bad women present, it
can hardly be regarded as good policy
to have bad mem present"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-03-13

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of jefferson, In the Atlaa,ic Monthly,
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that Ionsad i;Ea svssnt.ot;c aiscnmrte.
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don IN 17SS to renrasant ". ,r tha nov = 8 en-.
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vears altar Mr Aa.ms thcprh ho
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barnt;no o,,to.ch.r,te,s fe. -, th,a.
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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-03-13

4 Foremost among the most persist
ent defamers of Mr.. Colfax, has been
the New York Tribune, which thro'
its Washington correspondent and its
editorials, has from the commencement
endeavored to convict Mr.. Colfax
without regard to the testimony. If
Mr.. Greeley were still living, and in
his right mind, he would have kicked
out Of the window the men who have
thus labored to traduce and Witty the
statesman who stood nearer to his
heart than any other man living--the
man whom he desired to see, above
all others President of the United
States.-B Baltimore Rep.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-03-13

Stewart tho notorious lobbyist who
refused to disclose what disposition
he made of q large sum of money, put
in his hands to be used in bribing
members of Congress, and was there
fore placed in confinement by order
of the Horse, has sued Speaker Blaine
for false sprisonment laying his
damages at A0OO. He had better not
appear to prosecute his suit before any
Of the courts of tho rural districts,
since 1t is our opinion that If he got
off from the populace, with the mild
treatment of coat of tar and feathers,
he might consider himself lucky.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-03-13

The Cincinnati newspapers having
settled all matters Of foreign, national,
State and local interest, are now quar-
reling over the question whether small
editorial paragraphs oshouid be put IN
the northeast or southwest corner Of
the editorial page.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-03-13

Some of the statements made about
the appointment of United States Lieu
tenant as profess or Of Military Tactics
and Engineering at Cornell College,
made the impression that this is new
thing In Iowa. But at least two coll
leges have had such professors two or
three years, namely, the Agricultural
college, Gen. Geddes,) and Iowa Col
lege, (Prof. Hardy. Register.
Will the conspicuously exact Iowa
State Register please inform us what
branch Of the army Gen. Geddes be-
longs to-?
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-03-13
An iowa ..Con,,nnnitx., !,

One of the most singular and pros
perOus communities in this country is
established on the banks of the Iowa
river, about 10 miles from the Mis-
sissippi. Ii consists of Germans, who
call themselves Amanes. II is sa religi-
GUS and social organization, belonging
to sect which has existed in Germany
two hundred years or more. This
colony of Amanes came to America
about Az years ago, aud settled upon
an old Indian reservation near Buffalo,
but subsequently resolved to elnigratc
West. The colony now numbers
about 1850, and owns $4,000 acres Of
woodland and prairie, pleasantly di-
yefsified. Although they hold proper
ty in common, they recognize the ac-
cepted forms of family life, and each
family has its seperate house or apart
ment. Those who join the community
contribute all their property to the
common stock; ii any one wishes to
leave, he receives back what he put in,
or its equivalent, without interest or
wages. Their religious services are
very simple, consisting principally'bt
reading the scriptures, prayer, and
singing. In their habits they are fru-
gal and industrious. The morality OF
the community is uncxceptionable.-
The children are kept at school until
they are fourteen then they are taugh,
trade or agriculture, and their cda-
cation is continued in night schools. =
The result OF their labOrs in their west
ern home is stricking example OF
what can be accomplished by combina.
tiOn and cooperation, with honesty
prudence, and industry. Sixteen years
ago, when they found everything as
nature had left it. No plough had eveI
furrewed the soil; no woodlands az
had ever been heard in the Forests
| Since that time they have bridged ths
river, made good roads, planted vine.
| yards and hedges Of white willow, and
built canal nine miles in length along
the river to supply water power. The,
have erected and put in operation sew
cral Touring mills, wooden factories
machine shops, starch, sugar and vine
gar factories, and are able to mauufac
ture on their own property all kind
4 of machinery that they are likely 4
require. They have built five Villages
oH tHelT ttdct, tWu VI NHlCti are Sta
tions for the Rock Island 4 Paeiti
Railroad, they have good school hous
es and churches, and at each of th
railroad stations is All elevator, with
capacity for storing about S0,U00 bush
els Of grain. At this rate of progres
these people, in twenty years from
now, will form one of the wealthies
communities In the world, The fea
ture of common ownership OF propert,
was not an essential element OF tn
success which has attended this colony
Ii the community had heen organizes
rs q joint stock company, and its affair
managed with equal honesty, pru
denee, and intelligence, there is N
reason why equally favorable result
should not have followed, II. S,a
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-03-13

The dividends on certain Credit
Mobilier stock which Oakes Alncs
says belongs to tho Hon. W.D. Kelley,
member Of Congress from Pennsylva-
mia and which Kelley says don't be-
long to him, is finding its way into
the Treasury of the United States.
$4,000 has already been paid in and
Kelley notifies Treasurer Spinner to
call on Oakes Ames for the balance.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-03-13

An Oregan woman, who slipped and
sat down in the street, didn't faint or
scream, but the way she used cuss
words set two members of the Young
Mems Christian Association into adog
trot after tracts.--Commereiol Adrer-
fiep1.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-03-13

Speaker James G. Blaine was one of
the first TO be charged during the cam
vass last year, with completely in
the Credit Mobilier swindle, and feel
ing on the assembling of Congress his
entire innocence, he at once quilted
the chair, and called that noted Demo-
, crat s. S. Cox, of New York, to it, 10
appoint tho committee of Investigation
under resolution he had offered 10
inquire into the swindle. Cox ap-
pointed an able committee, giving the
majority of the members to tho oppo-
sition. Out of the extended research
Of that committee, Blaine emerged
without stain upon his reputation.
AT the close of the session, when Dem
ocrats, Liberals, and Republicans went
over in sufficient number to vote
themselves extra compensation for la
Dor they had already performed, Mr..
Blaine said that il the House would
vote it, he wanted the bill not to apply
to him, and so he wrote in the bin with
his own hand the word, thereafter" the
same having reference to the increase
of pay of Speakers of the House, maxi
ing 1t apply only to future Speakers \
Mr.. Blaine is eminently right. He
exhibited in this, good sense and hon.
esty Of purpose. Beyond question
Speaker Blaine is one of the rising
young men Of this nation who is des.
tined for higher field of action Il
life and ordinary luck attend him.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-03-13

The Utica Herald says: "A cow OH
Corn Hill kicked the pump over yes
terday and broke her leg. The COW
must die, but the niilkman hopns to be
able to continue the business. Ho
thinks he can liz the pump,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-03-13

The troubles of the Tennessee doc
tors are greater than they can bear. If
the patient RECEIVERS, he never pays his
doctor's bill, and, If he dies, his rela-
tives kit! ihe doctor
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-03-13

Rafferty,, the Chicago murderer, who
has been been granted writ of super
sedeas. has been tried twice for the
same ofIense and twice sentenced to
death. He will have another hear
ing.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-03-13

A dispatch from Berlin says the
Government of France has officially
given Germany financial guarantee for
The payment of the war Indemnity.
and that negotiations for German cyac-
nalian have already sonmencnA
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-03-13

After leveling the corn, multiply..he
length and breadth of the house to-
gether, and the product by the depth,
which will give the cubic feet Of the
bulk Of corn; then divide the last pro-
duct by twelve. and the quotient will
be the number of barrels of shelled
corn in the crib or house. lfthere be
a remainder after the division, il will
be so many twelfths of a barrel Of
shelled corn over.
Example-l2 feet long,
IL feet broad,
I32 feet.
q feet deep,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-03-13

The cA-soldiers of the Mexican war
contemplate holding a convention at
ChillicOthe, Ohio, for the purpose of
inaugurating measures designed to
secure bounties and pensions.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-03-13

At tte session year ago, the Legis.
laturc passed q law requiring additions
or subdivisions to be plated and re-
corded. The law made It Incumbent
upon the assessor to notify owners to
do this, and in case they did not do it,
that the county surveyor should do il
and have the expenses taxed against
the land. This last winter the Legis.
lature repealed the law, but the repeal
ing act is made part Of the code and
does not go into effect until Sept. 1st.
Before the repeal good deal of cx-
expense had been incurred in plating
lands, and the question now arises up
what does this muddling of affairs
amount to. Shall the surveyors 60 on
with the plating, or anticipate the
law of September. We believe the
law requiring the plating was good
one and in the next six months ought
to be put in force.