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A houss for ssss. -
A seal.skin eoflas Lost.
Try the nv mt md roach hflise.
eoloeed man wants situatioa.
Sesths card Of Thomas Dowlisg.
wsliknovn liqaes stnss fbf ssle.
A lady desires to take care Of . home.
Dried fruits Of all kinds at H. Egan'G
A liver eolorsd pointer dog has been lost.
Watches, jewsiry, &e., st Samuel Lewis.
Two splendid farms for sale or exchange.
sherman Co., bankers, No ll1D r street.
Tomato caasup % drsaght, sad for sale By h.
Board Of Appeals meets ssso.d Monday IN
March.
Juss received. as H. Es.as, /. lot Of oalrsosnia
butter.
New maple sugar ss ths Malaga Fruit com.
paay'G
AndroseosgIn cotton foe sale cheap .. 7. N.
n.les. rsul. s..p..y. Ne, NJ s,a.A Stree.
Large receipts Of eraass 1t The Malss. rrui.
Boislsa's esadsnssd NH, eagle BRAID, sor sale
a new supply Of Doolsy's yeast powder just re-
ceiyed by H. Egan.
See card to the agent Of the Connecticat Life
Insurance Company.
WIN. L Wall : %. win sell today 4 lot Of oil
paintings and chromos. ---.--.E
Dyspspsie OF 0fahan Aour, rye hour, re meal,
corn aour, 10, ct II. Egans.
Robert Bsau hos received al the new books ct
his store, No. lo6 Pennsylvanis avenue.
H. Egan offers tho Aladdin Security OH with
confidence that 1t Il . superior-burning oil.
A full supply OF Yorkshire relish ct H. Egsn's
corner Of L and Seventh streets northwest.
Two valuable building lots on the west side Of
Eighth street for sale BY LAtimer h Clesry.
Lot IL, In square ga, situstsd ON the west side
Of Third street, for sale by Latimer Cleary.
Business property on the north side Of PennsyL
wanna svsnue for sale BY Duncanson Brothers.
Penseopic pebble spectaeles much below the
usual price, st n. ". Calf, Brother, jewelers..
wsltes w. Burdstts declines to Be . candidate
for director Of the Columbia Railroad Company.
Thomas N. Plowman, architect and engineer,
e0 z street northwest, enc deor east Of Seventh
street. : ;'i.i-i
The Board Of Trustees Of Public Schools win
meet Tuesday evening ct the Franklin School
Building.
Lstinsr 4 Cleary viii sell, on Monday, March
q st 10 .. m, the entire effects Of the Metropoli-
tan hotel
Duncanson Brothers viii sell, on Tuesday.
March II, ct 10 O'Clock .. m, large lot Of per-
sonal property.
Duncanson, Bowling 3 Co. viii sell, on Thurs
day morning, Marsh 10, ct II M, mill materials
In Georgetown. -
See the aAvertissme.t Of Markritsr, No. $50
Seventh street. He 'o1ers bargains, to make
room for his spring stock.
The annual commencement Of the medical de-
partment Of Georgetown College will be held ct
the National theatre on Tuesday next.
The Malaga Fruit Company want Congress to
fUa IN fuva Rti
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-03-09
THE PORTER ToRPEDo Boar.

70 tAe Editor orthe National Repasliean:
SIR: Some time IN the year 1852 DR.. O. ]. Ven
Cort invented submarine explosive she'll, with .
special apparatus and appliance for the bosts on
which It was 70 b. used, and the manner Of sx-
ploding the same. This invention was Only at
ented by the Patent Omee st Washingtoa, No
vember ., 1857 and negotiations entered into with
the Navy Department for Its use, which, On ~
count OF the then disturbed condition Of the CON-
try, were not contaminated. Since that tine d.
Won Cort, then an army surgeon, has dee, ard
his widow, Charlotte A. Won Cort, has neV Ap-
piled to the Navy Department for reeom0enda-
tion for an appropriation 70 pay for this iAy0ntea,
claiming that 4 has bem appropriated 6I The
Government in the constructed for Ne ~ Sf me
torpedo boat recently lauhched 1t the Brooklyn
navy yard; Of one launched during the past week
at the Boston navy yard, s3d Of two ordered and
in process Of construction e. the Washlngton navy
yard known Is the Porter tbrpedo boata
The inventor was nAttv0 Of PYunia, and de-
rived his origin from the slne family - the MILL
tary chIeftain, Gen Won Dmcher. He VASE Dur-
geon general IN the PruniAn army, and came Ia
this country for larger liberty and freer ex-
preston Of thought than the Old World alloveod
him, and ct once made hjs adopted country us
own BY bseoming citiseh thereof He was .
eurEoe6 during the war Of the rebel.
lion. and a. g1eA did faithful service In tho mt
division New Y0k militia - 2
2 Charlotte A, Ton- Corr, this widow, who dow
seeks to perpotusts her husbands name BY %.
curing an Appropriation br his services. Q an
American by birth, but descended from the Eng
lish house Of Osborne, which held . dukedom In
the mother country. "JUsTicE"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-03-09
TEMPERANCE.

EXPERIENCE MEETING YESTERDAY.
A mass experience Temperance and prayer
meeting was held yesterday afternoon 1t lincoln
hall. The attendsnee was very large. Rsv. g..
A. Hall opened the meeting with prayer, amer
which hymn Was Sung. Mr.: Hall stated the OBJ
ject OF the meeting 70 Be for the purpose Of bring
Ing together All who are willing to AID in t4e
cause Of Temperance without regard to church,
creed, 10. He invited al Interested to speak ard
give their experiences. He next read SeIectiops
from LIST Corinthians, beginning ct the 6th vsfse.
that ladies call on grocery dealers and &c them
to stop the sale Of all liquor. Also, one from The
wife q drunksrd, who pictured The scenes
father, brother. OF son. Short speeches we're
made, and on the expiration Of the time set for
the NEE ting hymn was sung, the benedictton
pronounced, and the meeting Adjourned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-03-09
TRANSFERS. OF ZEAL ESTATE.

The following transfers Il real estate have been
made since the last repeft: The president and
directors q oon.ags Collsee 70 Mary =. swesny,
sshs o. s,y 2 s,isy esa ri TsS"es R Ssn
rad CO@psny, thirty; Y fssds soavsyis. Pop,
yard tunnel; John Stat. and wife 70 francis
Mo1sisnd, iss 70, subdiyis!ls squs!s e, q, g; =
LoS%,, s.ss: e 81 sss1 e isss =
WI. "A. Wroe and wife 70 oohn D. Clark. t.,. part
lots . and e; sqaare - q, ooo; job. Y. sIsrk,
Ia q ,ooo; willisS II. U1ipps ana vile . \. b:
Orfppi, part lot ., squafv ~, tSoOo,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-03-09
METROPOLITAN HOTEL.
AUCTION SALE OF LEASE, FURNITURE
AND FIXTURES. .

It will be seen BY reference to the advertise-
ment that Latimer b Cleary offer for sale on
Monday, March 80, the unexpired lease Of the
hotel, together with the fixtures
and furniture Of this well-known and popular
those who may desire to engage in the business Of
hotel In this city. 1t 10 hardly necessary
to say to any one In this vicinity that the Metro
politsn e one Of the oldest houses Of high reputs
In the city. -.
II has always been first-ciass hotel and Il In
good order and elegantly furnished. It 10 not
business or reputation, but from an ineun1ciency
Of capital in the hands Of the occupants 70 meet
the purchaec payments.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-03-09
DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS.

The Board q PubIte Wos0 have ise1ed oeusfS
for the complstion Of the frpfov1snn q nassa-
chusstts sysnua, bstweeh Tvsnty.sseend sBd
Boundary strests northwssk rhs ssnfrasees fer
grading and LAYING ths sidsuAlk - Ren1gylyanie
svenus, betweSa Ninth aA1 T>nth stseefs ,eeuth-
east, has ben direstsd e nntsh ~ ve,f = go.
have bssa ia1asd ~ lay1ag . el3s6 si1sunte %
Ftfth street, bStwSsn'0 md I setest. nesthsest.
The superintendent o. .e0aBty To4d1a - been
directed 70 put lo-tnch PIPE calvert On Lnnean-
hill read, q QuarTy hill
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-03-09
GEORGETOWN. COLLEGE.

ANNUAL. COMMENCEMENT OF THE
- MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.
the medical department q 0eorgctown college
viii tahe place ct the Nsti1nal thestEs to-nnGfoV
slsFsoca, q O'Clock. Prof. 1alph NalsA II
D.. VII deliver the address 70 the gro1o16ing
clssa J. neVeilin Eliot tn valpdietosy, - w.
Il. Rcss, Il b., the address % the alumni. !,
The f1llouipg are the graduates: Henry 9ell,
N. Y, Noses Cooper, England: B. L DALEY Pa;
J. Llcvellin Eliot, r. II. Heller, and B. Trant-
man, W ashington. D. g.; =. H. Flood, N. T.; 4
p. Hodges, Mas; Geo. w. ONT, 0sOrgseyxh,
D. O.: walter B. Reyn0ds, North Caroalna;
Daniel B, Street, Nd.
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C1TYEEExs
xv,prxc. Accuxu1Arp

.-ro xvrDsxcB AccuHuLAf0
that no Baking Powder ean stand IL - Il &
careful chemical snalysig like DooElY's ysAs1
cal assiysst!on 10 mgfsdients sosid b. i0sn1 =.
isssis p pure ma satdsisss TSs ssssssss iss 81
entire and uniform sstiseaetioa giIos b. pooGNau
!; fowD.s ip sns sslisssy d:Psss.;nt; ],
Powder known, and q recommended upoa ~
meriu alone. Your gressr Keeps @ =.
ST. f.r fHH slHxIua SAVED.
The combination q tonie, Alternative as1 stinn-
rras, sspssiaiiy adapss that famous spseiSs 70 O.
e sSa osSa 49, e 9
compliant, and in chronic oonitpstioc al efnsr
S,si sss ~ sSs 3: s.a ~ e
who sfs tinking under the dshiiifafill sASNs Of
Pant = sseiss.a S .nsaasisS IL
With didasiSie sti1aIsnt sbsoiaisiy pure "a
presence Of sitsrstivs ingredients sisvsf : sssif
operation and capable Of producing moro lAsting
local and general elects. For feeble eonvalss.
a. we'll a. the most agreeable OF restorative.
FoRrY YIARs' experience have tested the viz
aud It 10 now generally acknowledged 70 BE- the
best remedy extant iof pulmonary and lung dis.
eases; embracing the whole range from slight
merits, y would long since have ''disd and made
no sign"
using daily THuasross Ivory Pearl feetA Row.
der. Price, Is and 50 cents per bottle
. BEAurISgI, son. giossy hair, Al dssls e an
psds Opsine, Prise g and 80 cents Pc iossie.
Lf6HT:coL0efD Kid Gloves areyery styltgR Ehen
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-03-09

~ sappelny hpeegene1te cd eP'ee1ereSe 1T.
Ssr:ss :. "a e a. ~ e
Snth street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-03-09
ANUsENENTs.
roRpe OPERA HOUSE,

FoRDe OPERA HOUSE.
There 10 fun IN Store for those who enjoy jolly
good laugh. This week The celebrated San Fran.
cisco Minstrels occupy Ford's, and II TO laugh be-
10 grow fat tkss . great MANY thin people have
nav oppsstsnitiss prsspntsd fbr bseonlng obese.
5asS ssf - TT. .,:sP; 7, ,Sss;sss,y
s. : sssssr 2 80 lily -. = : HsSssrI
n s - l "a is1s.s eA :sdss
s..sI:s be Es:.z ssit, S1si.: III 9:
assisted BY an iniaitsbls company Of sons pc No
~, sss: .nsng e gsssia:ss .snhsr: e .hisA Z
= ss ssss .oos
go: 9 !sI.:ss ~ Sossi.y, "a chose
Iss.eissosss sS:sie b sIsssned % nasnsry
- &: ~ s ss. . hex; Is; 6:
Z 2 F''s NATIONAL THEATRE. 4
M. Bsaciasak satses1pea the second week Of
his engagsnsA IN evening", appearing a. Myles
M Oeppaisss. u tAe aoolisep Bswn." This ro-
mantle Irish drans q one Of n. Boucicaults best
psedsessna Il has bssn played ever the country
- 1any yssif nd hss bceo.s iAmiliar 70 a!
AT Il xyiss ess Il III 6est q Iii q II. Bou.
sie.ulss pssse.Ations as Il. ssSsi.sd lavish
ssS sRs Been
taine& The .Qoiissn 9,xn" WI b pEoduesd
pssstiSi scsnsfy IS Seen pispsrsd, and IL. dii
isrsst pests indieiousiy distributed smonT the
: pTomissd On Ws3nssasy evening.
NATIONAL BENEFITS.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-03-09
CITY EvANGELIzArIoN.

The report Of the committee on city missions Of
Baltimore reported 9, ia familfes visited, 1850
tracts distributed, and IA cases Of distress 70
lieved. Only one paid missionary 10 employed,
Who has personally visited rs lager bssr saloons;
Pc had induced ten Of the sloon-keepers TO aban.
don their business hs had distributed 5000 trncs
Sn temperance and religion, Onsehapsl 70 kept
~ the mission for proachl1g 70 the outcask. 4
II urged Response to the claims Of tbs society.
BY giving frequent collections IN the churches
and Tree aeces. to the Puipits By the city nssoo-
sries. Seven hundred and ATTY dollars are a.
ready pledged for ne support this year. -,
Amer remarks BY Rev. Thos. Myers and Bishop
Ames, urging the importance Of this city evapgsf
isstion upon the sympathy and aid Of the Church,
recommending fts AID b collections, and urging
volunteer labor in It's behalf Bishop Ames said
that u Vas proper work TO be done Independent
Of the Church BY local organizations, and was 8
grand opportunity for Woman's labor.
After the usual number Of notices had been
given the conference adjourned 70 meet this morn
Among the visitors to the conferences on satur.
day we're Rev. q. A. Hall and . number Of the
Dembers Of the Y. n @. A Of this city.
The prospectiye appointment Of Rev. Mr.. Car
psESee 70 fourth-street, mentioned In The Re.
IuDLIoAH Of Saturday, should hsvs read Z. n.
0nrdper.
To-day 10 expected to be the most Interesting
session, owing 70 the anticipated discussion on
the Church extension Management, and the epe-
eisl memorial services, to be held a .. m.
To-morrow will probably be the closing DAY Of
the conference.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-03-09
MfoMs dsisis

glasscs, valued at t26, from Madison Fidler;
three months in jail. J. N. OBrien was sent to
Jail for sig months for aeszultng Geo. W. Horton.
This Yves brutal assault with brick, which In.
hlcted serious wound on the o6icer's forehead.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-03-09
Very truly yours, &c.

Louis v, Boey, BIO. P.w. Hitchcock, Mel
Geo. Golthwaite. Ala. T. J. Rvi,~rt, son, s. c.
G. u. Dennis, Nd. N. W. Ransom, N. q,
q. w. Johnston, Va. Powell CLAYTON. Ark
T. II. Norwood, Ga.
REPRESENTATIVES,.
8. 8. Cox, NJ Y. u. u. Fsrwell. III.
w. II, Lamport, n. Y. Stephen A. Cobb, Kal
I'll Perry, n. y. q. IL. parrall, La.
4. D. Stanard, Mo. FrIuk Norey, La.
j. e. Parker, Mo. Tho. Whitehead, Va
VIM. II. Stone, Mo. j. AMbler smith, Va,
II. L. Ravens, Mo. G. W. AlilIikcn, Nv,
T. T. Critten.ien. Mo. Moses w. Field, Micl
]. d. Clark. jr., Mo. W. Williams, IND.
Z. @. e. Lamar, Miss. Hester ciymer. Pa.
w. LouKhridge, Iowa. q. Il. Curtis, Pa.
C. N. Lamison, Ohio. N. z. Chapman, ID. C.
John Berry, Ohio. W. 4. Mclean, Tex a
N. L. Southland, ohio. john Hancock. Texas
r. NJ. Knapp, Ill. j. II. q. Adkins, Ten.
u. l.. For, Iii. W. W. Wiltshire, Ark
J. NJ. McNulta, IN. VIM, j. Hynes, Ark.
Er:ss tus Wells, Mo. j. NJ. Lecch, N. C.
R. A. Hatcher, No. J. h. Luttreli, Cal.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-03-09

Clara johnson was charged with stealing q
number or articles from Mary Edwards valued
at ss2. 1t appears that during the absence, Of
Mary Edwards the defendant broke into her
tained what she could and made good her escape.
Several days after the larceny Mr.. Edwards was
in Georgetown, whore he saw Clara, clothed In
the dress. fare, necklace and bonnet Of his wife.
He Immediately informed an officer, who arrested
her and recovered the stolen property. She was
sent TO iail for three month";.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-07-09

The State Register pays the follow.
ing deserving tribute TO the Hon. Til.
Guelich of Burlington Iowa:
Thu quiet dignity, intelligent firm.
ness, and strict impartiality with
which Mr.. Guelich presided as perms-
nent Chairman of the Republican Con-
vcntion last Wednesday, elected many
catering Communications of that
gentleman. He has the bearing and
tho grace Of true presiding officer.
Mr.. g. has always been ono Of the
pillars and one Of the powers Of Iowa
Republication. He was one of the
founders of 1t, being then IN editor in
Davenport. Largely through his in.
fluence - man and his ability and
popularity - . journalist, the first
successes Of the party in this State
were won and ito supremacy finally
established. Constantly since he has
been faithful in devotion and earnest
and powerful in service. It was but
. fitting compliment to the accom-
plished gentleman and popular leader
for the largest and most spirited Re-
publican Convention ever held in the
State to place him in it, chair Of honor.
It was creditable to him, too, that, in
the position, he presided with such
grace and conducted the deliberations
of the body 20 successfully ~ to add
to his reputation and popularity both
- man and . party fsvorite.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-07-09

John A. j. Cresswell has made .
first class Postmaster General. He
pressed home continuously the repeal
Of the ranking privilege, though he
received at the same time the execra-
tions OF large number Of the members
Of Congress. He has labored contin.
ually 10 the front rank Of progress,
and has desired and earnestly labored
TO have postal telegraph established.
He has displayed remarkable energy
and executive ability. He leaves the
service, and the department much
bettered because Of bic connection
Herewith. Marshall Jewell, of Con.
necticut present Minister to Russia,
who succeeds Mr.. Cresswell, is GER
tsinly good and able man. 1t can.
not be otherwise than that the coun-
cry will say the appointment 10 good
one. Gov. Jewell is an extensive and
successful manufacturer Of New En-
Gland, whose abilities won him hon0rs
6ret. ii the immediate neighborhOOd
Of his homo, next, 10 the 6tAte at large
ARA finally throughout tho whole
conntry. The President has done re-
sasrkably veil IN the appointment Of
anrh mar. q RTtatQH and jewell,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-07-09

It stands q man in hand to have o
good record when he runs for Office
The Kcokuk Constitutton contained a
letter, just before the nti-Monopoly
Convention, from A. Miller, of New
London, Henry Co., Iowa, in which
are the following suggestive queries |:
Who 10 Col. J. w. Barnes, of Des
Moines county? We think 1t import
ant that the above question should be
answered before any of the friends of
the reform movement, sdvise his nom.
ination for the Office of State Treas.
urer, by the Autobiography Conven-
ton. Has he ever been connected with
any railroad rings? II 20, has he re.
tired from the same with character
above suspicion2 Has he good rep.
utation for honesty In the neixhbor.
hood where he 10 best known? II
nominated, would he be . helper, or 9
detriment to the reform party7 We
believe such nomination would give
give the whole Anti-Monopoly ticket
: bad smell, and force the party to as
sume . defensive position during the
campaign.
The bad smell is manifesting itself.
It 10 ascertained that the distinguished
Anti Monoplist and candidate on the
reform ticket for Treasurer is, accord
ing to the Ha,0keye, Burlington's king
railroad contractor. Railroad rings,
look out now. (?)
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-07-09

Ever faithful Iowa! The resolutions
adopted by Ito Republican State Con-
vention yesterday may DO accepted a.
the watch-words OF the Republican
party of the whole nation. They are
wise, patriotic, just-coycring the
whole ground of current political dis
cussion, and meeting every issue fairly
squarely and fully. With the excel
lent State ticket nominated, and
platform that thus satisfactorily ex-
presses the popular demand, we pre-
dict . glorious victory for the Repub-
licans Of Iowa in October. Chicago
journal,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-07-09

George EknnnlS Train writes 70 his
fsvorite paper: Having eaten no
nest sggs dab, oystsn. poultry or
ssinal food OF any kind for many
months, ~ tho ancient argsmsat N.
q, 5srocity of ny natase has
oss and yst ! IN IN savage
:. = and terrible mental vigor. I
Ilsr imagined . BAngal tiger ooald
\ tssasSormsd into . Aensoliaa shssp
~ Turkiah bs4hs and . vegetable diet.
] supposs tho new religion Of svolu.
lion has helped 70 make tis chaser
! IN either insulating some gigantic
power 70 develop love and truth n
NsAklnd, Or / have cul0inoteo Il Tie
npee mseaiaseet AISLE produeQa m
cen1ns4eow n.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-07-09

Judge Davis Drummond and Hop
kins of the U, s. Circuit Court for
Wisconsin celebrated the 4th Of July
by rendering an important opinion
touching tho validity of the Wisconsin
railroad law. The same course had
been pursued in that State as IL now
on the tapis In Iowa viz. An injunc.
tion to restrain the roads from obey.
ing the law, had been pctitioned for
The court Judge Drummond deliver
ing tho opinion refused, to grant ths
injunction. Tho case will probably &C
to the U. S. Supreme Court for fina
adjudication. !
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-07-09

The Chicago 7smesSalways thought
ful in turning any sort of penny says:
Theo Triton might make good thing
by putting on the market photographs
of his wife. 1t would be just about ~
sensible in him and show just about
as much regard for her feelings, to do
that, 50 to do what he has already
done, in rendering her notorious.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-07-09

Police Commissioners, Charlick and
Gardner of New York were tried and
convicted for violation of the elec-
ton laws and degraded from Office.
Mayor Havemayer has reinstated them
and the balance of the police commits.
sioners refuse to recognize them. Re.
form Tammany draws up q bill of
charges against Havemayer and pre-
sents to Gov. Dix, asking for the
Mayors suspension while an investi-
cation is being made.
Hsvemayer il an old died-in-the-
wool democrat and the Reformers had
no business to trust in any such timber.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-07-09

The Chicago Times Is unhappy. II
IAN, cut .e,ar tha On c.l,ad ts.mAr.
49, -. - r,,. @
conventions Oh iiIinois ana INDIANA |;
conventions wnicn were IN TACT naught
oiss' ~ ls1 rs tug con'rol 81 'nem was
concernoo, IMAM oe'nocrs'ic' pure ana
simple. ~ mas sicAeneo ALSO on inc
ANU Saonop convention 81 Iowa ~
seems doubtful II 1t can be c0mforted.
1t says of the said Iowa convention
and s,so Of the Rcnnhl;c.n con va,,t;on
- 49, G.. 49, go 'S y
" ouly iHs. 10 !o,loWs:
but they Ann.Monopg dishonestly
combined honest expressions OF an
honest purpose WIN certain ambiguous
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-07-09

Everywhere from whence favorable
comment would be desirable or in
fluential, the State Republican platform
of Iowa has been most highly COM
mendcd. Il is conceded that It 10 the
clearest, fullest and best financial
doctrine yet promulgated by any
convention this year. We believe il
merits this good verdict.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-07-09

The Agricultural Society of Marion
county, attributing their lack ofsuccese
heretofore in a great measure to tho
large premiums offered and paid to
fast horses, have ruled those premiums
from the list this year, and announce
that the Fair will be purely an IN
dusfria{ one. Es1s
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-07-09

An injunction has been served upon
the Illinois Central Railroad Company
not TO reduce the rates of fare upon
the Iowa Falls & Sioux City Railroad
of Iowa, which road said company
are now operating. The injunction
was granted before Judge Ford, OF
Plymouth county. This is the com
mencement of the war by the railroads
on the railroad law passed last winter.
This case will be pushed to final adju.
dication and the law fully tested. We
hope there will be no unnecessary de.
Law. 8lf