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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-02-14

THE Iowa State Senate does not, seem
ingly, consider the 10000 Changers OF
any particular account. The latter had
the brazenncss to petition the Legislature
for relief against cXorbltant railroad ia
riffs; the 10000 were foolish enough to
ask for the passage Of bill regulating
passenger and freight rates, and to.pre-
vent determinations in favor of persons
and places. The bill was presented in
the Senate, and was defeated, G. W. Be-
mis-, Senator from this county, being
among the number who voted against it,
Farmers of Buchanan county can make q
note of this, and class Mr.. Bemis as their
friend, or not, as they sec fit Conserca-
tire.
We copy the above not for the purpose
Of entering plea of justification or excuse
for Mr. Bemis, but to crave from the pub
lie deliberate, candid examination of
the whole matter before eulcing judg-
mcnt in condemnation or Justification
We must confess that our first impulse in
view of the action of the Senate on the
question of regulating railroad tariffs,
was to Indignantly denounce those MEM
bers, Mr.. Bemis included, who had, ap
parently, disregarded the overwhelming
drift of public sentiment on the question
and voted squarcly against the wishes of
their constituents on this important and
at this time all-absorbing question. And
we are free to say that if Mr.. Bemis vot
ed on the negative Of this question on the
ground Of opposition to the principle of
regulating railroad charges by law, then
do we think him worthy Of severe
criticism ,as unheedful ofor Indifferent to
the wishes of his constituents. But we
find that Mr.. Bemis voted for the section
of Mr. MNut's amendment limiting the
rates of passenger fare to 81 cents per
mile, and we also find that those sections
regulating freight charges were opposed
on other grounds beside hostility to rail
road legislation They were objected to
as unequal and unjust in their operation,
both as regard different portions Of the
State, and different classes OF freight. We
have no means of deciding the weight Of
these objections, but if they have weight
they form a Justification for the action Of
those who voted in the negative The
measure which releases us from the op.
pressions of the railroads should not be
so framed as to inaugurate another form
of oppression, or discriminate in any
manner to the detriment of any section
Of the State.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-02-14
A. p. MILLS, Sec.

THE HosPITAL.-Dr. Albert Reynolds
the Medical Superintendent of the Insane
Hospital, arrived from Clinton on We'd
nesday morning, and is already actively
engaged in preparations for the formal
opening Of the institution for the reccp.
ton of patients, which will take place
about the first of April. From the many
and appreciativc endorsements which lie
has received by hose who know him in
timately, we are assured that DR.. Rey-
nolds will prove the right man for the
place, and that the new institution will
not lack for intelligent and efficient SUI
pervision.
Mr.. Josselyn, the Steward, removed h is
family to the Hospital last week, and is
comfortably domiciled in a suite of rooms
in the chapel building.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-02-14
Home Correspondence.


INDEPENDENCE, Feb. 10, 1873.
Mr. EpITOR-Less than ten years
since, in the city of Rome; New York, a
man was hung for the terrible crime of
rape and murder Of a young girl Altar
his conviction and sentence he was at
tended by Il clergyman, and on the scat.
fold he professed to have made his peace
with God, and was confident that he was
forgiven, but he assured his hearers that
if he had died a few months bcfore-even
before the murder-hc would have been
eternally lost. CAloroform aoas tn n giren
him and he dropped unconciously to Heav-
en(?) But where was his poor, uncon.
verted victim?
Had "Clerici'' witnessed this execution
he could not but have been satisfied
The law was vindicated, society was
more secure, and the murderer saved at
the eleventh hour.
Comment is unnecessary. G.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-02-14
CITY Election.

The council at its session on Monday
evening made provision for the machine
ny of the city election, which occurs on
the first Monday of March as follows:
FIRST WARD.-Elcction to be held at
tho Office Of w. II. Barton. Judges, s.
P. McEwcn, w. II. Barton and II. Spar
ling Clerks, H. Dcvlin, X. Brewer.
SECOND Naturalization to be held at
the office Of Lee e. Weart Judges, d.
s. Lee, II. A. King and o. E. Hunt. Clerks,
John Barnett and F. L. Sherwood.
THIRD WARD-E Election to be held at
the drug store Of A. B. Clarke. Judges,
O. NJ. Pond, w. f. Snow and w. M.
Cone Clerks, A. B. Clarke and A. II.
Fonda.
FOURTH Naturalization at the cigar
store Of Boric & Mccarthy. Judges, S.
C. Kenyon, H. Jacobs and E. B. Conablc.
Clerks Geo. A. Williams and W. ii.
Joslin.
FIFTH WARD-Elcction at the Empire
House. Judges, E. Leach, J. Z Fisher
and j. F. Coy. Clerks, c. d. Jones and
Perry Munson.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-02-14

PROTECTION FROM FIRE.-Dr. Warne,
at the meeting Of the City Council on
Monday evening, introduced a resolution
which was adopted, submitting to vote
OF our citizens ut the ensuing charter
election. proposition to purchase a
steam fire engine for the better protection
of property in case of fire We regard
this move as timely. Our means Of ex-
tinguishing fire, should any occur,-wc
KIN not what hour disastrous conf1a-
grafton may happen are VIGOROUSLY in
sufficient for city of the size Of this,
and it IS but the plaincst dictate of pru-
dcncc that we repair the omission rs soon
as possible. Our ability to do so is east
ly demonstrated. The cost of the pro-
posed apparatus, complete, with hose and
hose carriage, will not exceed at the out
side limit $4,000. The city has in bank
something over $500, the contribution OF
P. A. Older, Esq, the nucleus of fund
for this particular purpose, and the old
engine will sell for $500 more. The bal.
ance of the purchase money can be ar
ranged in such payments AS will necessi.
tate the levy Of not more than one mill
per annum until paid. The city has $500
worth of good hose, which is of no prac
tical value under existing circumstances.
Every property owner has vital inter
est in this question, and should look at
it from no niggardly standpoint. No,
the least Of the benefits resulting from an
affirmative decis on of it will be the re.
duction of insurance rates, which are now
something Of burden, and it will tend
to feeling Of general security which will
be well purchased at the price required to
purchase efficient fire apparatus
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-02-14

Western frontier life. The other cuts are
all good and Of interest scarcely inferior
to those we have specially noticed. The
literature of the present number leaves
nothing to be desired in the way OF cX-
ccllencc and variety. 1t opens with "Eb-
cncZer Elliott a gosslpy paper about
that manly old poet, by January Searlc;
second paper of the same sort is del
fine Gay Girardin," IL translation from
the Spanish of Emil CASTELAR,, by Helen
s. Conant. The stories are "Over Cab
in Table, by Hiram Rich, and "Thc Gar
den of God" by Charlotte Peters. Be-
sides, there are several miscellaneous pa
pcrs, as "The Old Dominion" apropos to
Mr.. Woodward's illustrations; Lingering
Superstitions," by Charles Dawson Shan
ly; Moses and Lichens," by w. W. Bal
ley; "a Castle in the Rhine" "Snow''
and Poetic Children" Music, Art and
Literature receive their due attention,
this department Of The Aidine being very
ably filled The Poems are "Pcradven.
ture," by Julia c. r. Dorr; "a Tartar
Song" by Henry Richards; Up in the
Trees" by John Sydney, and Bust" by
the editor, who evidently believes that
some things can be done as well as others
1t is written in dialect, which he handles
with great skill and power, and will cause
sensation $500 ncr year with premi.
UNI Oil Chromns "Village Belle" and
Crossing the Moor" 14x20 inches. Jas.
Sutton & Co., Publishers, 50 Maiden
Lane, New York.
- -
TIE hack of old winter il finally
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-02-14
The Liquor Business.

INDEPENDENCE, Feb. /, 1878.
Nix. EDIToR:-I have decided to give
you the whole truth in regard to the
Ticker bisness, but l should not have
notised it if that ignowrammus who
sines himself Jeddydier Jones had not
misstatcd tue Jacks in last weaks paper
In the year 1871 was holding the i'm
portant offs of Selcctman for the town Of
Hard Scrabble in Kone,icut. One Jed
Jones was recommended to me-by some
skoundrel as you will see-to do the lick
err bisness of the town. knew his cddi-
cation was defshcnt-as his letter proves
the idee Of spelling ticker lik-e,r-but he
was said to be korrect at tigers and q
good bubble cntrec book Reaper.
Well, l set him up in the bisness as he
states, excepting l made him sine an
agreement garantecing the whole bisness.
Well, what was the result? At the end
of the year called on him for n settel
ment. He handed me the books. | look
ed ut the ticker account and found prof
it of $3.50, but rs his salery was $25, it
wasent very profitable bisncss for the
town.
btW III tuC CibSu iCCOunt tudI liz Hdu
taken out his salery, which was all rite,
and found all the accounts posted up
rite, but there was some errers in spelling
but that was respected, and ecscooscd
it,
turned to the Inventory account and
there was-or should be, mark yon-on
hand,
Cash, S5O25.
Lickcr, $31.37.
Now" SEE l, "pass over tie $5025 IN
cash and $3l.3 aoorth Of ticker ,ohich you
o,ce the to,on and we will part to meet no
MORE" for I had made up my mind not
to employ such an onprotilable agent eny
longer.
He gave me his check for $50.25 and
rolled out the kegs, and gave him re
seat In full
But found the bank woullent pay his
check, and said it want worth a cent, ami
found the Ticker was nothing but water,
and in short we had to sue the kuss, and
all we have got to show now is u judg
ment for $S1.6 which the town would
be glad to sell at most any prise.
Yours trooly,
G. f. A.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-02-14

INsURANCE.-F. J. Cressey, of Des
Moincs, a representative of the National
Board of Underwriters, was in town on
Tuesday for the purpose Of organizing
a Local Board of Underwriters from the
agents of the several companies doing
business here, and to rate the prominent
risks The organization was effected by
the election of r. Bartlc, President, and
w. II. Joslin Secretary of the local
board The rates fixed for future bust
ness arc somewhat in advance Of those
OF last year.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-02-14
MONEY LOST.

On Wednesday, Feb. 12, on the main
road between Winthrop and Pine Creek,
a round tin box containing 81 800 in pa.
per money, with some other papers. A
reward of 800 will be given to any par
ty who may find the same and return the
money to the Farmers House, Indcpend-
encc, or to w. A. Pattcrson's drug store,
Winthrop. BERNARD NICOLAY
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-02-14

REGARDING certain gossip going the
rounds regarding failures and the proba
bilitics of failures among our business
men, it would be decidedly better if all
who indulge in it would not to ovcrstcp
the bounds of actual fact and stray into
the field of conjecture. The standing OF
business men is not plaything to be
lightly banded from hand to hand BE
sure you are right" and then, do not al
ways "go ahead"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-02-14

A Cox INvITATloN.-Thc Changers Of
this county will doubtless appreciate at
it's ,ruo Specification the covert invitation
extended to them by the Conservative to
identify themselves with that shadowy
organization, the Liberal party. We
have no advice to give them bat to look
closely to their own interests, and beware
of spcc;ous dcmagogucs Their best ser.
vice will be to compel all parties TO make
such nominations as will be acceptable u
honest men and representative Of even
handed Justice
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-02-14

Hon. D. N. COOLEY, of Dubuque. will
lecture at the NJ. Z. Church, on Monday
evening next, for the benefit Of the La
dies Aid Society OF said church. The
lecture will be the same which Mr.. Cooley
recently delivered with such success at
McGregor and other points; subject: "The
Gospel of Character. We bcspcak for
him full house
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-02-14

Hot ASHES placed in wooden recepta-
Gle, in the barber shop, on the second
floor Of the Leytze block, last Sunday,
came near furnishing big item for the
BULLETIN this week, if haply we should
have had the types and presses wherewith
to record it. When discovered, the box
was pretty well played out and q good
start was made on the floor. Don't dc
that again; We are insured, but don't care
to move at this time of the year.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-02-14

THE Bclmond Mirror records the re
turn of Mrs J. G. Hathaway to her homo
in that place from a months visit to
friends in Independence, and says that
she accomplished the perilous feat of rid
ing in an open sleigh, with two little chill
drcn, from Alden 10 Bclmond. thirty four
miles, with the thermometer at 25o to
309 below zero, stopping to warm but
once. Our eastern lady readers can from
this item measure the pluck and endur-
ancc of their Iowa sisters
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-02-14

Pooh MANS SCHOOL, Room -Webster's
Unabridged Dictionary containing 5000
illustrations) has been said to be the
Poor Mans School, Rom" 1t contains
all tina: is necessary to a first class elc-
mentary education-Gra History,
Classics, Mathematics. Geography, AS
tronomy, and in fac: nothing is wanting
to make it perfect Encyclopedia Of in
formation. A book that every family
should have. as it contains illustrated
defnit!sns, thus appealing to the under
standing through that swift medium the
eye Morgan Mercury.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-02-14
DIRECTORY OF CHURCHES. &C

PRESBYTERIAN B. Phelps, Pastor. Sab
bath service. i0:30 A. NJ. and 700 z. N. Sab
bath School, - O'Clock. Prayer meeting. Wed
nesday evening 700
METHODIST EPISCOPAi,-H. S. Church Pastor
sabbath service, 10:30 A. NJ. and 7C0 P. N
sabbath school, 12M NJ. Prayer meeting, Wed
nesday evening at 700
CONGREGAT Ii. Bissel, Pastor
Sab ,ath service, 1890 A. NJ. ahd 500 2. N; Sab
bath school, II NJ. Prayer meeting, Wednes-
day evening, at 700
BAPTIST-Wm L. Hanter, Supply. Sabbath
service. 10: 80 A. NJ. Sabbath school at 12:OOM.
Prayer meeting, Wednesday evening al 700,
ST JAMES EPISCOPAL-C. s. Percival, Rector
Regular Sunday service, morning and evening
at the rim 5ing OF the bell. Sunday school I'M
mediately after morning service.
GERMAN PRESBYTERIAN--John G. Schaible
Pastor. Services at 10 80 A. NJ. and 700 p. NJ.
Sabbash school at 900 P. NJ. Prayer meeting
Wednesday evenidg at 1880.
ATHOLIC-ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST Pastor,
Rev John l.. Gosker. Services every Sunday.
Low Mass at So n. m. High Mass at 101a n. m.
sunday school at 900 p m. Vespers at 300
9m Evening services occasionally.
}, G. T.-UNITY LODGE, No. &c. meets every
ri lay evening at their Hall in Burr's Block,
Chatham Street. Degree Lodge, first Monday
evening of each month. Members of the Order
visiting the city are cordially invited to attend.
.. NJ. GILLETT. ID. D. HoLDR1DGE.
VS. Wet.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-02-14

Iowa PRESS ASsoCIATION.--At u meet
ing of the executive committee Of the
above organization held at Des Moines
last week, it was decided to hold the an
nual meeting this year on the 10th of
June at Cedar Rapids. An excursion to
Niagara Falls via Chicago and Detroit is
also planned, Immediately succeeding the
annual meeting.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-02-14
A Rare Chance
TO OBTAIN AN IMPROVED
Singer Sewing Machine.


Iwould respectfully announce to the inhabit-
ants of Buchanan county that have effected an
arrangement with an eastern party. whereby can
dispose of second hand Sewing Machines at prices
which enable me to offer special inducements TO
persons having machines which do not give them
satisfaction, and which they wish to turn in AS
part payment toward Singer Machines. Believ
ing that this announcement Will come like n good
turn of Providence to many a perplexed and
nervous mind. made so by having tccn tried
and .oimented, even nigh unto distraction, by
trying to use the complicated, hard-ruBnDg slow
and noisy machines that have been crowded upon
them by some agent. whose con inued story Of
several days or few weeks. and large offered
discounts, seemed to indicate that at last resort
they would pu,t leir machine at n price which
they coud board out before the machine would
becGme wreck. IwOuld say that l shall keep
constantly on hand the various styles Of Singer
Machines, and invite ali, whether they have old
machines to trade or not, 20 call at the Singer OF
flee, next door TO The bridge, South side Main ST.,
and examine the Singer before purchasing any
other machine Persons wishing for machina to
use in tailoring or light leather work, will find
the Medium Singer" the best machine yetinvent-
ed, for such purposes. Heavy Manufacturing
proved attachments kept constantly on hand and
furnished at reasonable prices. Needles, &c,
for all mach mes com monty in use. Cotton and
Linen thread, best adopted to Sewing Machine
use, for sale i'll large or small quantities. The
Singer Manufacturing Co.'S Celebrated Silks. in
all colors and different sized spools. for family
sewing and shocmakcrs use. Liberal instructions
given to purchasers of SINGER Machines. Ma
chimes delivered in any part OF the county and
ackS furnished, free gratis, for shipping machines
by rail or overland WACO Is. thus ayering danger
of breakage by mo,' ne machine f. ON one point
TO another.
BUY 4 SINGER MA CHINE,'
and thus connect yOurseT wiM
the "XoPpy Edmiiy' Of
orer q Million!
S. NJ OSGOQD, Agent.
Independence, Feb. II, 1S.'. :2-tf.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-02-14

DONATION The donation to Rev. w.
B. Phelps, pastor Of the Presbyterian
Church, ut his residence on the west side,
on Tuesday evening, was largely attend
ed by his many warm friends, including
those not Of his own charge. A social
time was had, and the company depart
ed, leaving with the esteemed pastor over
800 in money and provisions, which,
with a very fine and acceptable Christ
mas present to Mrs. Phelps, foots up over
$l15 as the dona tons for the winter. A
very worthy recognition of worthy
man
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-02-14
A CARD.


INDEPENDENCE, Iowa, Feb. 3, '73.
Mr.. EDIToR:-We desire, through the
columns of your paper, to return our
thanks to our friends for their kindly
visit of last evening, and for the very ac-
ceptable and handsome expression Of
their friendly feelings toward us.
May He who has promised that 'even
cup of cold water given in the name Of a
disciple, shall not lose its reward" be
their friend and pastor forever.
w. y. and Fl. l.. PHELPS
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-02-14

MARKETS Receipts continue to be
large, and prices firm notwithstanding the
large amounts Of grain waiting transpor
tation. We quote to-day: Wheat, S0@
81 90; Oats, 15@ 1sc; Corn, 1S@20c; Bar
ley, 20@40c; Hogs, dressed, $4.00@S4 .50;
live, $3,00@$3.25; Hides, green, 71ac;
Eggs, zoe; Butter, 17@20c; Potatoes, CSC;
Beans, 81 90
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-02-14

School ELECTION.-Thc annual meet.
ing of the several Independent School
Districts, and of the District Townships,
will occur on the end Monday Of March.
At this meeting Independent; Districts
will elect Directors and a President and
Treasurer, for one year The Sub-District
meeting will be on the first Monday in
March, when Sub-DirectOrs will be
elected.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-02-14
Patrons Of Husbandry.

There will be special meeting Of
Buchanan County Council at Indepen-
dence, the first Saturday in March, at 10
a. m. Let every Grange be represented
as we mean business.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-02-14

Sr. VALENTINE.-To- day is set down
in the calendar for birds to mate and other
downy bipeds, to get spoony en paper
The popular idea that old maids and
bachelors are the only parties not sus-
ceptiblc to the tender influences of the
occasion is erroneous We have obscrv-
ed that it developes in post office clerks
a tendency to language more torciblc than
elegant or tender.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-02-14

TWILL pay the highest prices for Hogs
and Cattle delivered at my yard. Scales
free I will receive them any day, and
if am not at home my wife will attend
to it. w \. JOKES.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-02-14

To RENT.--To a good Tenant, a farm
in Buffalo Township, for term Of years.
The farm is we'll stocked with cattle and
horses and will be rented with Or without
stock. Enquire of T. NJ. Hunt, Indrpcn
dcrce. 31w2
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-02-14

The RAILRoAD.-In the commercial
columns of the New York Tribune, of
Feb. Attn, is found the following item,
which indicates favorable prospect for
obtaining the sincws Of war with which
to prosecute the work On our north and
south line:
Burlington. Cedar Rapids and Min
nesota first mortgage gold sevens
rapidly advanced to-day, to 90, with
large dealings in the street, closing at the
above price bid"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-02-14

THE Legislature ratified, on Wednes
day, the appointment of DR.. J. G. House
Of this city, as Trustee Of the Insane
Hospital, vice Rev. J. M. Boggs, de
ceased.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-02-14

WANTED.--Two or three young ladies
to learn dress making. None but first
class seamstresscs need apply. Call i'm
mediately at Mrs Coles making
parlors on Chatham street. Nv
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-02-14

FEBRUARY IA, 1871 will pay 1925
per 100 pounds for hogs, delivered at my
yard, and more if the market will war
rant it. WIN. \. JONES.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-02-14

New TINE TABLE.-Our readers will
note the changes in the railroad time ia
BILE ut the head OF the local columns. The
The mail train going west is % minutes
and the night express II minutes later
than by the old schedule. Going cast
the Mail is one hour and twenty eight
minutes, and the Night Express twenty
two minutes earlier than by the old
schedule.
THETA young lad of l6, of respect
able parentage, whose name we withhold
out of regard for his friends, made raid
on Friday night last upon Stimbles CT
gar chop and carried off two boxes of CT
CARS, which he aRcrward traded off for
jewelry ut one Of the stores on Main st.,
representing that he had received them
in payment Of his wages. Mr. Stimble
recovered his property but declined to
prosecute.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-02-14

STROLL sells Coal Oil at 35c; Navy
Tobacco, Soc; Dried Apples, 12Bs for
81 60; Blackbcrries. Tbs. for $l00.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-02-14

NSTRaY COLT.-Taken up by ID. VI. Brown
IL in Madison Township. Buchanan County,
Iowa. on toe 9TH day OF November. 1872. one
Bay Horse Coli. one year old past-raihcr small
size--ricbt eye out. Appraised at $50 60.
d. l., SMITH CLERK.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-02-14

Orr German population have on the
tapis a grand masqu Grade ball, at Wilcox
Hall, on Tuesday evening, Feb. 25th.