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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-12-31
TELEGRAPHIC.
LOUISIANA,

New ORLEANS, Dec Ex-Governor
Yarmouth to-day stated to the agent
of the Associated Press that he pub.
lished card in the Picogune which
reflected on Ill Bulletin and one of its
editors, (Mr. Jewett) this caused the
trouble betwe.n him and Byerly. Mr..
Jewett demanded an abject apology,
which he (Warmoutl) declined to
make, wherenpon Jewett asked him ii
he would fight duel, The matter was
referred TO their respective friends,
who arranged for fight to take place
in Alabama, Monday morning, with
pistols at ten PAGES.
Yarmouth accepted these terms. He
believed courtesy between gentlemen
was the rule, and was about 10 tip his
hat to Byerly, whom he met in
crowded street, when tho latter struck
him with heavy stick, iDflicting con-
siderable Of wound on the LETT tenn
pie. He drew q knife and they clnch-
ed and fell. Yarmouth was immedi-
ately arrested aud put in prison to
await the result of Byerly's injuries,
which are very dangerous, being in
the abdomen, but not necessarily fatal.
Bycrly was aged as years. He was
printer by trade, native Of Penn
sylvsnia, and came to New Orleans in
lS47. He served CALAMITY in Shields
regiment of Louisiana volunteers in
the West during the war, and was
wounded four times in one of the
fights around Atlanta, one of which
wounds deprived him of the use of his
left arm.
The Bulletin tomorrow will publish
the statement OF an eyewitness to the
Byerly- Yarmouth ARRAY. Tho state.
ment differs somewhat from that OF
Yarmouth ~ to the cutting. This wit.
ness says that the kuife was open
when drawn, and that two or three
atabs were made before they fell. By
erleys wounds are In the left side, and
indicate the length of the knife used.
Byerly died to-day ct ~ minutes
past one.
The Returning Board give the fol.
lowing - tho vote in all the parishes
not thrown ont: State Treasurer Du.
luclet, 69,544; Moncure, 6S,5S6. Kel.
logg's Constitutional amendments
were oil adopted. They refer to the
State debt and that Of New Orleans,
and change election day to that named
by the General Government for Pres.
idential election.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-12-31

CAaFlee Samoefso Eternal Creation.
Webstey's financial notions were a.
ways loose. The rights of property
were something which bis mind, with
oil lite capacity, did not take In. When
he was quite young, and diligently
practicing law In Boston, Charles Sum-
ner and him self were engaged by the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to
defend . suit that had been brought
against 1t. They were allowed 81 600
each for their services. A few days
later Webster entered Summers office
and said "Sumner, I'm going over to
the State House to draw my $1,000,
and I'll draw yours, loo, If you like, to
save you the trouble Of going there"
Sumner thanked him kindly but,
having some understanding of his legal
brothers pecnliarities, remarked that
he did not care for the money, just then,
and would prefer to let it lie.
Daniel ratheg insisted on getting it,
and Charles e4ually insisted that he
should let italone. At last the former
ssid "Oh, well, do as you choose" and
went out. Webster went to the State
House, drew Summers a. we'll O. his
own money, kept 1t and never men
toned the circumstance to his late col.
league. A. may be imagined, the
famous expounder never discharged
the debt-fn truth Sumner never tried
to collect il. He knew that once hav-
ing got it, possession, especially with
Webster, was nine points of the law
II not several points besides.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-12-31
Fer tie Women.

"Good graciousl" exclaimed an II.
linois woman, 's'there goesa funeral
procession and hsvnt got my face
powdered or my hair combed."
One little girl In Troy has raised 500
for the heather in Africa this fall, and
her mother hasn't been to church 10
six weeks on account of her old house.
Everything goes wrong" said an
Illinois farmer, wiping his eyes. "The
grasshoppers come, the hired man
broke his leg, wife died, the barn
burned, and I've rid for three days
and can't find woman who wants to
marry" Ag
The st. Louis Globe notices that the
westward bound trains are crowded
with nice young men who part their
hair In the middle and carry Russia.
leather, traveling-bsgs. They have
heard that Mr.. Sharon, who gave bis
daughter q million-d0llar wedding
present, has another daughter in re-
serve, and they are going West to
grow up with the country.
A daughter Of Erin. who holds the
positi0n OF laundfeas in . Brooklyn
family, recently returned her mistress'
cuffs % carslessly starched that IN
ironing they had clustered over" and
were unfit for wear. Her attention
wa called TO the fact, and she prompt
ly exclaimed: "Shure, ma'am, I know
phat's tho matther they were made IN
. hurry, and there's wind In thim."
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-12-31
Ten Rules Tor rnrmrr..

!. Take good papers and read them.
! Keep an account of farm opera.
tions.
3. Do not leave implements scatter
cd over the farm, exposed to snow,
rain srd heat.
4. Itopair tools and buildings at a
proper time, and do not suffer sub
sequent threefold expenditure Of time
and money.
3. Use money judiciously, and do
not attend auction sales TO purchase
oil kinds Of trumpery because II is
cheap.
6. See tho fences are well repaired,
and cattle not grazing in the meadows,
grain fields or orchards.
Z. do not refuse to make expert
ments, In q small way, of many new
things.
8. Plant fruit trees well, care for
them and get good crops.
9. Practice economy by giving stock
shelter during the winter, also good
food, taking out all that is unsound,
half rotten or mouldy.
ID. Do not keep tribes Of dogs and
cats around the premises, who eat
more in . month than they are worth
all their lifetime.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-12-31
BURLINGTON w.. kHsxuk.

Tho fight between these two cities
of Iowa over the question as to which
shall BIO honored ~ the place Of hold.
ing Of the United States District Court
for Southeastern Iowa waxes hotter
and hotter. The battle has occupied
ground in Washington City. Its ram
ifications are almost a. numerous AZ
the hairs upon . mans head. II
delves into the future, and the local
strife gotten up between these two
towns seems Inevitably to drift into
such hot contention that it will resch
far into the future, aud have to do
with the choice Of Governors, Sena.
tors, &c, &C., unless its bitterness can
be allayed. The game to bag in this
fight is government building to be
built in the future at cost say of half
8 million. 1t is Of course q matter
which deeply interests these two
cities locally. We have not seen fit
nor do we now deem it proper to en-
ter into this controversy. There
might be very many weiglty reasons
given why our own city would DO an
excellent place for this branch of the
dispensatory Of Federal Justice. We
were informed, to-day, from pretty re.
liable authority that petition had
been circulated and quite extensively
signed in some Of the counties inter-
ested, favorinR Ottumws. We have
never seen the petition, nor do We
know from whence it originated, but
situate as We are equidistant from
Burlington and Keokuk, and . good
railroad TO each, we don't know what
particular interest we have in falling
into line OH behalf Of either Burling-
ton or Keokuk. We should advise
our people not to be drawn into other
peoples squabbles.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-12-31

It ought not TO be forgotten that ev-
cry Democratic Senator who has yet
spoken on the bill now pending he
fore the Senate for the government of
the District Of Columbia has opposed
suffrage. II would be we'll for the PEG.
pie of the country TO recollet that the
Democratic leaders Of the present day
arc in favor Of dspriving white and
colored citizens Of this District of the
privilege ofhaving voice In the man
agement and control of their NUM-
cipal afsirs. Washington Chronicle.
What has become of the boosted
squstter sovereignty doctrine Of De-
mocracys 1t fell before the pro.sla.
very OF the South, and the demands Of
pro-slavery rebels.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-12-31
Chicago Market.
CHICAGO, Dec. 80.

ShASAuVs CSSs SVs
By telegraph
Wheat-Active and higher at 90kc
cash 907c bid Jan. 92c bid Feb.
Corn-Irrsgular but higher, old lots
selling quite readily At 80@8lAc cash.
and new grades remains Arm 66c cash
or 66l1c bid Jan.
Oats-Are quoted fairly active ct
631t cash with steady market 62Xe
bid Feb.
Rye-Remains steady ct Doc.
Earlcy-This market 10 quoted dull
ct 81 221<c cash. and I 23c bid Jan.
Pork-The demand was limited and
the market was only moderately act.
i've at prices . shade lower, the quota.
tons being SIS 85@l8 SIX cash i; 10 Is
bid Feb. 10 As bid March.
Lard-This article 10 In fair demand
ct prices nominally unchanged ct 1910
cash SIS 35@l3 SIX bid Feb; SIS IS
bid March.
/ Whiskey-N Nominal ct pic.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-12-31
a Strange Dreon Ealallea
Rev. l.. W., Lewis In the Texas Christian Adyo


A curious fulfillment Of dream oc-
Cured ct tho battle Of Prairie Grove,
Ark. under my own eyes. A man BY
the name OF Joe williams had told .
dream TO many of his fellow-soldie
some Of whom had related it to me
months previous TO E the occurrence
which I now relate. He dreamed that
we crossed river, marched over .
mountain, sndcamped near . church
located In wood, near which terri
BILE battle ensned, and in charge, Just
~ We crossed the ravine. he was shot
in the breast. On the memorable 7th
Of December, 1859, a. we moved at
double quick 10 take our place in the
line of battle, then already hotly en-.
gagged We passed Prairie Grove Church
. small frame building belonging TO The
Cumberland Preabyterians. I was
riding on the flank Of the command,
and opposite to Williams, - we came
in view Of tho house. This 10 the
church, Colonel, I saw in my dream"
said be. ] made no reply, and never
thought Of the matter Again until IA
IN the evening. We had broken the;
onemy's line and were IN full puryolt,
whsn We came mp to dry ravins IN
the wood, and WilliAms said: sJust
on the other eide Of The hollow I was
shot in my dream, end I will stick my
hat under my shirt.7 euiting the &C.
ton 70 the word, ~ 10 ran along he
doubled il up and orammed 1t in HE
bosom. Scarcely had he adjusted Il
before mimic ball knocked him ont
of the line. Jumping mp quickly, he
pulled ont bic hat, waved il over his
head, and ehouted: "I'm all rightw
The ball raised . black spot about the
size ofa mans hand just ovor his heart
and dropped into his shoe. }
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-12-31

I II seems impossible even with the
constant recurrence of accidents by
carelessness in handling pistols tc
check the reckless use Of these dan.
gerous weapons. The shooting OF
Captain Bourne, Of the Brooklyn DO
lice force, by reporter Of the Argus,
adds another frightful illustration oil
this danger. Mr.. Pollock. tho report.
OF, was in conversation with the Cap.
tain In the station-house. The Cap.
tain opened . drawer aud pulled out a
navy size Smith & Wesson six.shoot.
or. He handed it to Pollock, saying
"That is the kind Of weapon to carry
Pollock took it in his hand, snapped II
twice, and remarked that it was
strange that the Smith & Wesson pis-
tolls had no catch ut half.cock. The
Captain said It had. Then Pollock
cooked the pistol the third time, and
pulled the trigger. There was sud
den, sharp report, and the Captain fell
dead. This sad accident ought to en-
able those carrying weapons Of this
character to realize how very danger.
Gus II 10 TO tribe with them.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-12-31

The majority of the Jesuits expelled
from Germany have migrated TO Eng
land and America, possessed of cooler
climates. In their new domains they
have not been too homesick to take an
active though tacit part In the affairs
around them, and in England, particu.
larly, they are making themselves felt
If not seen. The "Society Of Jesus" 10
governed by General appointed for
life, residing ct Rome, and ruling with
absolute sway. Father Beckz, 4 Bel.
gian, is the present incumbent, and he
has finger in every pie-even in
yours, good reader, however little you
may think it. "Nihn humans alienum
a me Iutoris' is his motto. This ubi.
quitous order "confesses" great chicfs
and state dignitaries, mixes itself mn
in the most lively manner in the fun.
damental matter Of education, and
sends forth in all the walks OF life
missionaries to influence and convert.
BY these means, It enjoys . tight grasp
on politics, business and religious be-
liefs-or the three most powerful fac.
tors Of society ct large.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-12-31
Noneenee A1o1e Farn1n1.


Tho Germantown Te1egroph remarks
thus sharply about errors that creep
into agricultural literature: We find
more errors and nonsense about farm.
Ing, ETC., In tho public prints, even in
those devoted to agriculture and its
kindred branches, than would take the
time OF one well-informed person to
correct from week to week. Bot We
arc glad to know that the reading
farmer has ono sure protection against
the injury that would be inflicted Oh.
on him In this way, aud that 10 his
own good common sense. In connec.
ton with this, our eyes have Just lit
upon . statement given in . leading
agricultural Journal in the Southwest,
90 to the proper allowance OF hay for
one horse. This 10 SGT down 1t sos
pounds per day for every 100 pounds
weight Of the animal. Now, II we
estimate the average weight ct $50
pounds, and the quantity fed at 8
pounds, II would make the animate
allowance 25K pounds per day, l7S1k
pounds per week, or about 10000
pounds year! This would be over
1--WE tons per horse, just twice the
quantity fed in these parts! fif
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-12-31

This distinguished philantheopist
and Statesman, whose death we an
nounced yesterday, the 2Sth instsnt,
in our telegraph dispatches ~ having
died at II: 80 O'Clock p. NJ. in New
York city, was born at Utica, N. Y.
on the 9th Of March 1877, aud had,
therefore, nearly reached his 18th
birthday. His father, Peter smith,
was one Of the largest land-holders In
this country in tho early part OF the
present century. Gerrit Smith was
given collegiate education and grad
uated at Hamilton College, n. T., in
1918. He never was student Of law,
bu. was admitted to practice in 1853.
In a business way he was largely en-.
asged in the care of the immense land.
ed property left him by his father. lie
early took deep and active
interest in philanthopic and bsnevo.
lent enterprises, and wss from 1885 10
1885 an active member Of the Ameri.
can Colonization Society. In 1885 he
withdrew from this society and zcAl.
ously took part in the American Anti.
Slavery Society. OF his large resl u.
tate possessions he gave sway 100000
acres to institutions OF learning and to
poor people, both white and black. In
1852 Mr.. Smith wss elected 10 Con.
gress, but resigned before the close Of
his term on account of the pressure OF
his private business and his distsste
for public life. He was . powerful
speaker and writer, of unbounded
sympathy of heart for the welfare and
equality of ell mankind. Ii not Al.
ways practical in his views, it was be-
cause he could never brook any com.
promise with wrong. He has left
marked impression upon this country
for having lived and let his light shine
therein, and we do not know Of single
place where that impress has not been
for good.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-12-31
Statement Of the 1csHrning heard
Of the state of Louisiana.

Of the state Of Louisiana.
After the completion OF the canvass
of the vote in the State election Of
Louisiana the Returning Board, on
December 25th, made statement in
explanation of their proceedings and
in qualification of their findings. Pre-
vious, however. to the publication Of
the Boards statement, McEnery, for
mer claimant Of the governorship Of
the State, teiegrsphed all over the
country that the right of tho people
had been most outrAgeously trampled
upon by the Board, aud that free peo.
ple conld not suffer such acts TO he done
with impunity. The Board, however,
msks clear statement Of the law and
the facts governing them, and chow
that they seted with the greatest dis
erection and esndor. They show. what
we have for months known, that the
rebel element, or what is synonymous
thereto, q largo part Of the Democratic
party of that State are to-day just %
much rebels at heart - they ever
were, and are in the actual practice OF
rebellion in all things save that OF
onsq conflict With the Federal army.
This they Lave thus far had the wis.
don to avoid, Of fear has led them 70
avoid it. In not less than . halfdosen
OF the States OF the South, Federal law
has been - thoroughly and purposely
ilisobeyed, and the lives Of ppponepts
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-12-31
FROM NEW ORLEANS,

New ORLEANS, Dec. 26.-An inques,
over Byerly, who was killed by ex-
Governor Warmoth, will be held to-
morrow. At q post-mortem examin.
alton, to-day, six wounds were found,
only ono being superficial. Two OF
the remaining Eve would have caused
speedy death, and three would have
caused death in three or four weeks.
The Times deprecates the possible
advent of LieuE-Gen. Sheridan, and
says bis policy has been short.sighted
and disastrous in political matters in
the South.
The Picayane attributes many Of tho
misfortunes Of Louisiana to General
Sheridan.
The Bulletin says ii the people are
determined to avoid collision with
the United States forces, % It believes
they are, any other commander would
do ~ well % the RECOGNIZABLE Sheridan.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-12-31
ILLINOIS.

CHICAGO, Dec. 3d. Lieut. General
Sheridan, withla number of his staff,
left here for New Orleans last night.
BE does not 60 under orders from the
War Department. but at the request
Of the President, who desires to have
some one ON the ground in whome he
has the utmost confidence. He will
not displace any officer In Louisiana,
unless absolutely necessary, but mere
ly remain In New Orleans until the
troubles have been allayed. He will
then proceed 10 Havana for visit.
This has been his plan for some time,
and II is only q deviation from his
original intentions that he goes to
New Orleans.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-12-31

The .fasco Of Katie King 10 . warn.
ing to young women not to haye bad
brcaths. Tho investigation, which
ended In the explosion of the humbug,
originated in the discovery by . gen.
tleman at one Of the sesnces that Katie
had . bad breath. OF course 1t did
not surpriss him that lady who had
been dead 200 years should have rath.
or . baddish breath, but the implica.
zion It uumistsksbly bore, that onions
were raised In the spirit vale, Get him
to thinking.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-12-31

! Here 10 the true theory ofmsrrisge !:
DR.. Holland said: "When any pure,
trne, good woman marries . man
whom she loves she gives herself to
him. He owns her % no other man
on the face Of the earth does or can"
To which Mrs. Livermore assents, but
adds: "Wheuever any pure, true and
good man marries . woman whom he
loves he gives himself to her. She
owns him ~ no other woman on the
face Of the earth can own him. That
- my theory Of marriage
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-12-31

NEW YORK, Dec. 80.
Wheat-Quiet and flrmer. No. 2
Chicago 81 12@1 IA; No. 2 Milwau.
kee 81 l5@l 1871; winter red western
81 2O@1 %.
Corn-Scarce and decidedly firmer
old western mixed being quoted ct 81
198c afloat; new western mixed aud
yellow western IS to SOC.
Oats-Are also decidedly firmer,.
western mixed selling freely ct 90 to
y cents per bu.
Pork-Dull at $40 Is.
Lard-Steady at 1355s@l4Ac.
Whiskey-$1 90.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-12-31

The Arkansas Legislature has pass.
ed bill providing for the Issuance of
$25, 100000 in bonds to provide for the
funding Of tie floating Indebtedness
and the raising Of funds to pay the
current expenses Of the State govern.
ment. 1t is easy to pass such bill,
but who arc going to buy those bonds
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-12-31

Cook TO fellow servant who has
been after q new place)-"Well, Liza,
will 1t suit" Eliza-"Not If 1 knows
it! Why, when / got there, blest If
there wasn't the two young ladies of
the 'ouse both a usin' of one piano at
the same time! Well, thinks 1, this is
. coming down In the world? So
thought . was best ray good morn
ing Punch.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-12-31

As train on the Saginaw road had
nearly reached the junction, the other
day, An old lady suddenly shouted out,
"Stop this .keer-stop herw A pas
senger wanted TO know what was up,
and the old woman ran up and down
the passageway and excitedly exclaim.
ed, "Where's the man who runs these
keers-1've left quart bottle Of cold
tea ct Detroit!" The train didn't back
nm
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-12-31
Chicago Live Stock.
CHICAGO, Dec. 50.

CHICAGO, Dec. 50.
BY telegraph
+ Hogs-The receipts to-day arc est.
mated at $4,000 head. The market 10
quiet and shade lower, though near.
~ nominal. Packers and shippers arc
paying $6 0O@7 IL for inferior to
choice grades. The general market
rules moderately active at $6 1907 90.
Cattlc-Quiet and q shade easier.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-12-31

Millionaires become moro scarce
every day. Tho late Mayor Havemey-
or, of New York, was q million dollar
MANN the papers; but on opening
up the book after his death his finan.
cial measure il fixed at $4,000. Tho
cities are full of Just such million
aires-and just such investigation
places the figures at the proper att.
tude.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-12-31

A convicted murderer in Georgia,
awaiting execution, has expressed to
IN interviewer his fear that "these
Radical ignoramuses would ruin the
country, and put wicked notions into
the heads OF the Negroes"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-12-31

A lady on Beacon Hill was the hap
py possessor of one of those pretty
parlor ornaments, globe full of gold
fisb. She named one Of the largest
fishes Henry Ward and another Triton.
In moment Of evaporation the other
day, Henry Ward ate Tilton up. Luck
lily there was no mutual friend" in
tho case, else, perhaps, he would have
shared the came fate.-Boston Globe.