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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-04-24

According to The Popular Science
Monthly we learn that the highest death
rate In 1873 was exhibited by Memphis
where the deaths were 48.6 in each 1000
inhabitants. Other cities followed In this
order: Savannah, 800; Vicksburg, 1856;
Troy, "a; Hoboken, 39 o; New York, 1877;
Newark, 310i New Orleans, 306; Bos-
ton, 30.5. The rate for Philadelphia was
only 26.1 Brooklyn, 281; St. Louis, 81 /;
Chicago, 27.6; Baltimore, 251; Cincin.
natl, 20.5; San Francisco, 172. This
compares not unfavorably with the NOR
tuary statistics of British cities, where
the lowest rate was 21.4 that of London,
Bombay and Calcutta show only 29.2 and
25 respectively. The highest known
death-rate prevailed in Valparaiso, Chill,
660
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-04-24

OPPRESSION after eating, headache, nervous
debility, are the effects OF indigestion. One,
or two at most, Of Porsons' Airoative Rns
will give immediate relief.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-04-24

If person swallows any poison what
ever, or has fallen into commissions from
having overloaded the stomach, an in
stantaneous remedy, more efficient and
applicable in larger number of cases
than any half dozen medicines, is a
heaping teaspoon of common salt and as
much ground mustard, stirred rapidly in
i fore it begins 70 come up IS Bringing "V with in
it the remaining contents of the stomach,
and lest there be any remnant of the
poison, however small, let the white Fan
egg or teacup of strong coffee be swal.
lowed as soon as the stomach Is quiet.
These very common articles nullify a
larger number of virulent poisons than
any medicines in the shops.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-04-24
why wan Vow sunsri

To all persons suffering
from rheumatism. Neuralgia,
Cramps in the limbs or stom.
ach, Bilious collie, Pain in the
back, bowels or side. we would
say TEE HousEHoLD PANAoEA
AND FAMILY LiSrMESr ia Of all
others the remedy you want
for internal and external use.
It has cured the above com
plants in thousands Of cases.
There is no mistake about IL.
Try II. Sold By all Druggists.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-04-24

THOSE who like TO see a ragged toe and
dirty stocking will not care to buy SILVER
TIPPED Shoes. But those who would rather
have q neat Silver Tip should insist that their
shoe dealer should always keep them.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-04-24

JoHNsoNs Anodyne Lininent may be admin
istered to children with perfect success in
cases Of Group, whooping cough, influenza,
and almost any Of the diseases to which they
are liable.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-04-24

APPLEs and potatoes are important pro-
ducts to our farmers, though uncertain OF
late years The apple belt of this conti-
nent is 600 miles wide; and the fruit par.
takes of the nature of the soil. 1t is best
on the Pacific coast, but the fruit Is more
enduring in New England than anywhere
else
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-04-24

The encalypti, or fever tree, imported
by several South Carolinians a few
months ago, is doing well, and they think
that very soon each man can sit under his
own eucalyptus and defy malaria.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-04-24
1.-THE THRESHER OF THE PERIOD
-1~2lc -1~2lcHoe 1eI rs IS -ssHEfAlRbeew
3zId1SKGzb-

This is the famous "VIBRAroR" THREsHER,
which has created such revolution In the trade
and become so FULLY ESTABLISHED as the
"leading Thresher" of this day and generation
More than seven thousand purchasers and ninety
thousand grain Taisers pronounce these machines
ENTIRELY UNEQUALLED for grain saving, time
saving, and money making.
Four sizes made, WIS 24-inch, as
inch, 32-inch, and 36sinch Cylinders,
with @, 3, 10 and I2sHorse "MOuntedo
Powers. Also SeparatOrB "alOneo eXs
pressly for Steam Power, and Improved
PORTABLE STEAM ENGINES for
Steam Machines.
All persons intending to buy Threshing Ma
chimes, or Separators "alone, " or Horse Powers
alone" as well as GRAIN RAIsERs AND FARM
ERs who want their grain threshed saved and
cleaned to the best advantage, are invited to send
for our new forty page Illustrated Pamphlet
and Circulars ksent free) giving full particulars
about these I'm proved Machines and other infor.
nation valuable TO farmers and threshermen.
Address,
NICHOLS, SHEPARD & co,
Battle Creek Mich
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-04-24

David s. Lent, of Branford, Conn.
died recently of lockjaw, brought on by
sticking a sharp stump into his foot.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-04-24

A. II. ANDREWS q Co., largest manufac-
turers School and Church Furniture In the
county, removed to 2l3 Wabash-Av., Chicago.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-04-24

THE NORTHWESTERN HoRsE-NAn Co.'S
" Finished Nail is the best In the world.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-04-24

KUHNs EUROPEAN HOTEL supplies
good rooms, we'll furnished, at e1,0O per day.
Cheapest hotel In Chicago.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-04-24

BROWNS vERMIFUGE CoMFlrs
will destroy Worms without injury to the child being
perfectly WHITE, and free from loring or other
injurious ingredients usually used in worm prepara
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-04-24
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TIT KW ~ WHAT ARE PILESi
Hi h NREADl "PLAIN BLUNT
Hi HA hFaets," q Treatise on the
HE Causes, History, Cure and
"a Prevention OF PILES. Pub
shed By kEuSTAED-
INTER- 4 CO, 46 Walker Street.
New York. Sent FREE to all
Hparts of the United States on
= nAnLl& III ~ receipl Of a leIler siamn.
Profitable Employment.

Work for Everybody. Good Wages. Per-
mAnent Employment. Men nnd. Women
Wanteds Full particulars free. Address
w. A. HENDERSON d CO.,
Cleveland. o.. or 81. Louis, Mo.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-04-24
Children onen Look Pale and Sick

SOLD DY ALL MEDICINE DEALEEs.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-04-24
To MilIiners.

BEARD II BRO, st. Louis, Manufacturers Of
the EXCELSIOR FIRE AND BURGLAR p oQF
- n - 25 per cent. saved by purchaetne di-
SAkkX rect from factory. Send for cAta-
y OAU EVa iogue and state shout size wanted.
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1874-12-28

ne ~ COMMITTED TO NEW CASTLE IN DEFAULT OF
$1,000 ON TWO CHARGES OF 1NcENDIARY
Isaac Hayden, the young man who was al
legged to have been caught in the act OF firing
stables of John Wise, ON the south side OF Mar
ket Street bridge, and arrested at an early hour
this morning, was given hearing before the
Mayor at IL o'clock to-day. There we're large
number of persons present, and much interest
was manifested in the testimony. The iollow-
lowing are the statements of the witnesses;
The first witness was the officer who testified
TO having arrested the prisoner, last night
VIM. Meals, who is Waterman at Lanes lumber
yard, testified that he saw the prisoner coming
away from towards where the fire was kindled.
VIM. II. Moore, sworn Was standing, this
morning, about one o'clock, at Front and hins'
with two friends heard an cutlery across tne
river thought it was the cry of murder went
to Water and Market thence over the bridge
saw prisoner with an arm load OF wood saw
him take it and put it on the fire he said to me
and the two friends with me, "Where---
are you going ; gave the alarm OF fire made nc
effort to put out the fire for fear he would bt
arrested.
Frank deAIorlin sworn Was coming across
from south side on Christmas Eve; saw prisoner
coming out of the lane and heard HIM cry "tlre;
he said, s'come on y asked him what was the
matter he said, " there is fire." This wal
on the night that Robert Atkinson's building
was burned
Fred. Wather, sworn Keep the saloon owe
Market Street Bridge the prisoner was al ~.
house at about o'clock he was also there TIL
night before, when he borrowed hatchet
Mrs. Walthers.
Cornelius Mooney, sworn; Was with preyiou
witness and went over the bridge with him; say
prisoner place wood ON the fire, asked him VIVA
he was doing He said, "Thats all right
Alfred Kershaw, sworn Accompanied tw
former witnesses; saw him throw wood on fire
believe prisoner to be the man.
Vim j mes sworn Am Waterman at ROBIN
sons carriage works; saw the prisoner strike
match and light the fire; was close to him; kno'
The prisoner to be the man; the stable belongs
John Wise; there were no horses in it..
Jno. Fry also testified that he saw the pnsoi
or about O'Clock, last night, at saloon on I'll
Southside.
The prisoner was committed to New Castle
default of 81 800 to answer the charge OF a
tempting to fire the stable of John Wise on til
night of Dec. 25th, and 81, 500 on the charge {
setting fire to the building of Robert Atkinson
on the previous night.
During the trial Hayden was very impertinen
frequently interrupting the witnesses with try
al questions. He was sent over to New Castl'
this afternoon.
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1874-12-28

HlEAS RETAILED AT IMPORTERS
Il PRICES,
BY THR
GREAT ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC TEA CO.,
S31 Arch Street. cor Second and Coates tire It's and
e2l s. Second ST, Philadelphia, Pa.
This is an organization of capitalists to
IMPORT AND DIST llIBUTE TEAS
for one small profit saving the consumer all profits
of middemen We control a large part Of the best
teas brought to this country, which sold only by
ourselves Persons buying OF other dealera do SO to
their own disadvantage. Our h uses In hlna and
Japan have the very best facilities of selecting,
which gives us great advantages, We have estab-
hshed stores for distributing cas- IN all the prin-
clpal cities Of the United States. We give 10 our
customers
BEAUTIFUL OIL CHRONIC,
taken from the richest gepis OF Amertcaa and
Foreign artists which, II bought at picture stores,
would cost much more THAI The price OF the Tea,
These chromos are present TO our Gust mers
All goods sold warranted to give perfect satsfac-
ton or the money refunded.
GREAT ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC TEA co,
ssi Arch Street, cor, Second and oates Streets and
621 $. Second street, Philadelphia, Pa
dec2S4W
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1874-12-28

A DRUNKEN BRawL IN CAMDEN MAN SHOT
DEAD BY A WOMAN.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 20.
Charles wynne, aged SO, the driver of huck
ster cart, was shot by Gussie sraussler, the wife
of the keeper of lager beer saloon, in Camden
N. j., at l o'clock, this morning. There had
boon fight in the saloon among the roughs who
had been elected, and the doors locked, but they
scaled the back fence, broke down the kitchen
door, and as Wynne was entering the woman
tired, the shot entering Wynne's head, causing
ioat,nt death
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1874-12-28

Incorporated February %. 1861.
Open to receive deposits daily from o. A. NJ, until
g. p. M, and on Tuesday and Saturday evenings,
from TO S O'Clock.
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1874-12-28
HAVE YOU TRIED
RUBEBA
are you

are you
WEAK, NERVOUS, OR DEBILITATED?
ARE You so LANGUID that any exertion requires
more of an effort than you feel capable OF making?
THIN TRY JURUBEBA, the wonderful tonic and In
ygOrator which acts so bene1clay on the secretive
organs to impart vigor to all the vital forces.
II is no alcoholic appetizer, which stimulates for
short time, only to let the sufferer fall to lower
depth of misery, but 1t Is vegetable tonic acting
directly on The liver and spleen.
IL regulates the bowels, quiets the nerves, and
gives such healthy tone to the whole system as to
soon make the invalid feel like new person.
Its operation is not violent ,bu Is characterized by
great genteness; the patient experiences no sudden
change, no marked results, bu gradually MS trou-
bles
"Fold their TENTS like the Arabs,
And silently steal away"
This is no new and untried discovery, but has been
long use with wonderful remedial results and is
pronounced by the highest medical authorities "the
most powerful tonic and Alternative known"
ASK your druggist for II.
For sale by VIM. +. klDDER Co.
decl4-4W New YORK.
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1874-12-28
MISCELLANEOUS.
From our Late Edition of saturday


A plNp GIVE THEMsELvEs UP AT THE CHEYENNE
AoENcy-oTHERs ASKING FOR PEACE.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.
Gen. Sheridan telegraphs the surrender of a
band of. warriors and SO squaws, with GO po-
MES, belonging to the Medicine Waters band Of
Cheyennes, at the Cheyenne agency. Two white
women are with them.
Stone Calf, who has two hundred lodges on
the staked Plains, has asked forpeace, and word
was sent to him that he must surrender uncon-
dtionally, and deliver up the white women
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1874-12-28
,9insnfsaI Cards.
HlHE ARTISANS SAVINGS BANK,
bOg MARKET STREET,

COZ MARKET STREET,
Incorporated February IS. 1861.
Open to receive deposits daily from ., A. M, until
4, p. NJ. and on Tuesday and Saturday evenings,
from TO O'Clock.
A sEMI-ANNUAL DIVIDEND,
Of SIX per cent has been regularly paid deposits
since the organization OF the Bank and it s the ex-
pectaton of the Managers, that this rate OF diVl-
bends will be continued.
When dividends are not withdrawn, they are &C
counted as deposits. Thus permanent deposits,
compound their interest twice In each year.
MANAGERS:
WILLIAM 8. HILLKS GEORGE W. BUSH,
CIRMEHT b. SMYTH GEORGE ). CAPKILHY
CHAALRs w. ROWLAND, Nj. L. LIoHTEN5rKIR,
EDWARD DARLINGTON, NATHANIEL II. BRNsoN
HENRY f. DURB, JOB II. JACKSON,
r. M. SToTsKEBJRo, VIM. ID. SWIFT,
ANTHONY HIGGINS.
VIM. s. HILLES, President
GEO. w, BUSH Vice President.
aprls-tf E T. rAYLOR. IRE "a
THIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF WILMINGTON.
DEPOSITORY OF THE PUBLIC MoN1BS
FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES
EDWARD BELTS, President.
GEO. d ARMSTRONG;, Cashier.
PAID UP CAPITAL, soo0,o0o
tw- philadelphia and New York Exchange fur
nished to regular depositors without charge.
Discount days. Mondays and Thursdays, at 81 AM
DIRECTORS.
Clement B. Smyth, George W. Bush,
Israel Pnsey, Eli Garrett,
nenry S. McComb Joshua T. Head,
Daniel James, William TatnaI,
Edward Belts oct1-1v
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sent OVER TO New CASTLE -'Nip" Riley, an
alleged stable burner who gave himself up 10
the police day or two ago, was given hearing
Yesterday, a. d held in 81, 500 for Court, in de-
fault of which he was sent over to New Castle
to-day at noon
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1874-12-28

SAD AND FATAL CASE IN BALTIMORE.

A BAD AND FATAL CASE IN BALTIMORE.
BALTIMORE. Dec. 90.
Mrs. Mary Gabrial, who resides on Boyd
street, was shockingly and fatally burned, yos-
terday by the explosion of a coal oil lamp. She
had Just finished trimming a christmas tree for
her children.
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1874-12-28

Captain Brooks, Bostonian, was robbed OF
$500 and gold watch and chain, in street
car In Pittsburg, on Thursday.
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1874-12-28
Dover.

THE cHRIsTMAs oBsEnvANcE-soME CALCULATIONS
As TO THE OFFICERS OF THE LEoisLATUREiN-
suRANcE REMOVAL, ETC.
fspeclal Correspondence of the Commercial
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

the Committee appointed at the De-
cember term of the County Court, will
meet at the Court House on lst Mon
day in April, 1874, to consider the ex-
pediency of re-districting the county or
TO suggest any changes that may be de-
81 able in any or all of the districts.
Il. l.. HOFFMAN,
wv Chairman.
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MARRIED.

AT Chariestowa, in the Episco-
pal Church, Oh Thursday afternoon
tire Goth inst, by Rev. w. IL.
Meade, Mr.. George w. Lambright
Mel chant of Knoxville, Tenn,
formerly Of that town, to Miss
Annie. daughter Of Major G.. W..
Il. Kearsley Of Cha. lestowp.
On the 10Th inst. by Rev. j.
PeaIre. near UnionviiIe, Freder-
lex county, Md, Mr.. Daniel Mo-
ser, Of Martinsburg w. Va. TO
Miss Mary Izer, ofFrede lick cou J.
ty lid.
In Hedgesville, at the residence
of the brides father, on the 31st of
March, by Rev. Downey, Charles
I Wolfes, of this place, and Miss
Emma Bodine, of Hedgesville.
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-FOUR LOTS,

fronting on the extension of Queen St.,
rs feet by 200 feet deep, and one of 20
feet front by 1872 feet deep, and
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BALTIMORE MARKETS.

BALTIMORE, April q Flour
Howard Street Super S 25(g 5 rs
Howard Street Extra 6 00(06 25
Howard Street Choice 6 75(a6 80
Howard Street Family 2J(99 90
Wheat. - White | 80(0l So cents
Reti 60(@l 81.
Corn White s3(084 cents
Yellow 82(mS3 cents.
Oats. Southern 60(d65 cents.
Western 6Ol063 cents.
Rye -S5(aS6 cents.
p visions. Shoulders 7I(d0v
Cleas lib sides 94(091 Hams IL
Ollie is. Lard 90, 49,.
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DIED..

On March, the 18th, Rena West,
aged 3 months and 10 days, daugh-
ter of William r.. and Lizzie Hell
ferslay.
The love light faded and eyes grew
dim,
For dea little Rena bad gone to Him
She liveth now in radiant home,
Where death and signing can never
come.
On the 9th ultimo., Joseph Il.
Pohs, Jr., in the 18th year of his
age.
Death loves ashining mark"
On the 18th of March, near
Geial dstown, of chronic rheuma-
tisIA, Josiah Il. MOI gan, aged 65
years, s months and IL days. He
was az old and respected citizen
of Berkeley county.
IN this place on the 30th, of
Consumption, Miss Bette Keefe,
aged about Is years.
On March both 1874 Mrs. Mary
j Havey aged about 80 years 7
months. II days. Funeral SER
vices will be held at the M. +,
Church on April LIST at 10 O'Clock
A. M.
At her residence near Cha res-
town, on Tuesday last, Mrs. Mary
Wright, widow of Samuel Wright
deceased, aged about 10 years.
IN Shepherdstown on Tuesday
lasl, 'e 9th instant, Mr.. George
Mel +, aged about As years.
o. ne nth inst, in Charles
tow Mr.. Benjamin t. Oden,
agt, } years, 8 months and II
GaSa
In tbs county, on Monday, 10th
inst, Mr.. Lewis Lewis, in his SD
year. He was a soldier of 1912,
and highly respected citizen.
On the l4th inst. in this county
Mrs. G.. Crabb, relict of the laie
James Crabb, aged about So years.
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MARTINSBURG RETAIL MAR
KET
KET.

The following prices ruled in
the Mariinsburg Market during
the week: Wheat ] 55Eal.60; Corn
new, oS(960 cents per bushe.,
oats 5000; butter So !; eggs 20;
lard II; beef SAB; hams IS;
shoulders IL sides 10; turk les GA
10 per pound; chickens So per
dozen; apples 75GSO; potatoes,
80 els per bushe.
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Stockholders MEETING

The annual meeting of the stockhol-
ders Of the Berkeley Savings Bank will
be held nj the Banking House on Thurs
day, the 10th of April, at O'Clock, r..
NJ, FOR the election Of seven Directors
for the ensuing year.
j. HOW ID GETTINGER,
april4, ltd2tw President.
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Slate Land,

containing 81 Acres. 1t lies two miles
east of Mar,insburg. A portion of this
tract is in Timber
TERMS: One-third cash, the residue
in two equal payments in one and two
years, with Interest from date, and a
deed of trustto secure the deferred pay
ments. Possession given as soon as the
terms are complied with. The growing
crop will be reserved.
re- Mr. Jacob Kriser, residing on
The first named tract, will show the
property.
Sale will AXE place about O'clock.
JOHN z, KEARFOTT,
Ex'r. Of JAG. Scoppert, decd.
March Z, 1674,-6tw
GD~ Public Opinion" Cham bers-
burg, Pa, copy till sale and send bill
TO this Office for collection.
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s2leiu eIdrriisemsnts.
u, 4. BABBITT'S
Pure Concentrated Potash.
OR I'VE

OF double the strength of any other
SAPONIFYING SUBSTANCE,
Ihave recently perfected new meth
Cd ofpacking my Potash, or Lye, and
am now packing it only in Balls, the
coating of which will saponify, and
does not injure the Soap. 1t is pack ed
in boxes containing "a and 48 lb. Balls,
and in no other way. Directions in
English and German, for making hard
and soft soap with this Potash, accom-
panying each package.
b. Il. DABBITT,
GA s. 84 Washington St., N. Y.
april A.-dw
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V alley House,

The undersigned has leased the Bar
of the Valley House, and has had it
thoroughly reftted in the neatest style
The Bar will at all times be supplied
with the choicest and best Liquors. -
Fancy and mixed drinks gotten up in
the best style. WHISKY of different
brands supplied to farmers and others,
in quantities. to suit, at low figures.
Give me call and see what | have got.
LIVERY.
/ have also leased the Stables of the
Valley House, and opened Livery.
GOOD HORSES AND BUGGIES
for hire at all tin. es. Horses kept and
fed by the day or month, at lowest
rates, and the best attention given them
by careful ostlers. The public are in
vited 20 give me a call.
Yours truly,
FRED. q. WARNER.
april4 3md
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-01-08
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EpIToRs COURIER Perhaps there is
no town of the size Of Agency City, in
this county. where thereare 50 few
changes, whore everything moves
along the same old way, where each
week brings about the same as the
week before, where each Sabbath
about the same audiences assemble to
hear the words OF iife.' The leading
men of the town. years ago, are, here
to-day nearly all the merchants and
business men here now, have been
doing business here for years So
much for stability, for safety, for there
is no town In this country where all
the main business men stand higher,
or where credit 10 better. One slight
change, during the past week, ruflled
the mercantile interest here, and we
welcome DR.. j. G. johnson with his
new stock or Groceries and Provisions
as one of the fixtures Of the place
ag in, after his travels in the west
among the Indians for three years.
Tho holidays passed off very pleas
antly to us oil, with Christmas Tree,
. Concert, and Festival, leaving the
impsesston npos ME minis Of the
younger portion of continuity, and
many Of the Older that Chistmas times
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-01-08

4 WASHINGTON, u. ~ Dec "a, Co.
EpIToR CouRIERs:-I notice that In
your paper Of recent date You note
the fact that had introduced bill
to restore the lax on incomes of over
$4,000. That I may not be misunder-
stood at home + desire to state that If
there must be IN increase Of taxation,
I am in FAVOR Of the increase coming
from the excess Of incomes over 5000
Yet I am very strongly opposed to any
increase Of taxation II It can possibly
be avoided. And I have no doubt but
that the expenses Of the government
can be 30 reduced as to obviate the no
cessity Of any Increase Of revenue. I
know the expenses ought to be re-
duccd, aud shall use every exertion
inmy power 70 reduce them IN every
department. and believe this 10 be
the general feeling among members.
The Committee on Appropriations
Is earnestly working to that end and
intend to. accomplish It. II the House
will sustsia them. 10 enforce econo-
my in the expenditures Of tho governs
.mentsso give the prodacers Of the
west pretectiop agsiRst railroad extcr-
,ion ADD the tyraany OF monopclfes'
and to give tho country an increase OF
currency IN proportion TO the vast in.
crease of business are objects which
hope and trust may b attained before
the close Of this session Of Congress-
through Congressional Legislation.
.- Yours respectfully,
WIZ. LouaHRlpafs