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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-03-03

Carey Inskeep made gallant fight
in the Second Ward but the elements
against hip were too strong. 1t the
fight for him had been as determined
as it was against him he would have
been elected by larger majority than
that by which he was defeated.
John l.. Moore scooped Brady hand
somcly, and Pats friends now will
hardly consider Patrick invincible.
Good bye Patrick.
Captain Lamme walked over the
track in the Fourth Ward, almost with
out opposition, and showed that he il
universally respected by all who know
him.
Billy Armstrong cleaned out our
friend Nick Baker in the most approx.
cd style. Billy Is man without An
enemy, while he has thousands OF
friends.
We do not sympathize with our
Democratic contemporary 40 regards
Mr.. Baker, for we believe him to be q
good and liberal minded citizen, no.
thing selfish about him as was charged,
but Armstrong had too many friends
for Mr.. Baker, and hence he had to 60
under.
The smoke Of the battle has cleared
away and everybody IL In . good
humor, except few sanguine Reform.
ers who expected to incontinently
scoop the Republicans and who event
out for wool and come home badly
shorn ?"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-03-03

T. 2. Spilman's Grocery house has
been one Of tho most popular In tha
city among the farmers and citizsua
generally. They have always had .
very large trade, and we predict the
recent change to the hands Of Messra
Sssviss y Linn will only add to it,
popalasity, A. they arc both we'll
knows, and gentlemen who thorough.
y esdcrstand their business. Their
stoek - arst class, and We hope they
may receive OIL the patronage they an.
tcipate, = they are entirely reliable in
WHY parlieular.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-03-03
Tho Ssnte Couvcntion ~ ColorcA
Citi8cMS.

The State Convention, called 10 meet
in this city, yesterday, by several col
ored citizens, to express their views
upon the action of the President and
General Sheridan in Louisiana, held
It's session last evening in tho City Hall
The attendance was not large though
the hall was moderately well filed,
We should Judge about ono hundred
and fifty persons were present, one
half of whom wero voters. Some
whites were in attendance, but they
took no part whatever IN the proceed.
ings.
The convention was organized by
calling to the chair the Rev. s. Hutch.
inson, pastor of the African Nj. E.,
Church Of this city.
We have not before US the proceed
ings entire, and write therefore from
our memory, having dropped in rather
late.
When VIC entered the convention a
resolution, endorsing the action Of the
President and General Sheridan, was
under discussion, and William Orc, Of
this city, was on the stand addressing
the convention. Hc spoke we'll for
some twenty minutes, showing that he
was possessed of quito a thoughtful
and intelligent mind.
The next speaker was Mr.. Bush, q
delegate from Mahaska county. He
spoke with good deal of fluency and
force, exhibiting q deep interest in the
mental culture of his race. He was
followed by the Rev. S. Hutchinson,
who spoke for about half an hour very
forcibly, making many telling hits, and
at times was quite eloquent.
The speakers werc all favorable to
the passage of the resolution. They
spoke in no communicate style. They
all counsellcd moderation, but yet firm.
ness in standing by their rights as cit
liens.
The convention was dlgnified in its
proceedings, and really very creditable
to a people who have come up through
the darkness of two hundred and fifty
years of the most terrible bondage
known to history.
The resolution was passed without
dissenting vote.
A State Central Committee of five
was appointed TO confer with other
similar organizations, and to call fu.
ture conventions.
After the adjournment of the con.
vention q bountiful repast was par
taken of by the entire assem5lsge, the
supper having been prepared BY the
colored ladies and. gentlemen Of this
citv
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-03-03
one Prsce % All.


E. W. Belts, the one price. square
dealing Clothior, and Gents Furnisher
has adopted the plan Of marking oil
goods in plain figures, and no devia.
dan from the marked price. We sell
NO shoddy or worthless limitations,
warranting oil goods according to onr
representations, or money refunded.
Just received nice limo Of fashion
Bile clothing, full line OF Hats and
Caps, new styles, also . full line Of
Gents Furnishing Goods, such o.
Shirts, our own mako, Collars, war
ranted FREQ from poison, neck wear,
spring styles, smother lot Of those beau.
tiful fancy silkhandkerchieis for ladies
and gents wear. Remember We take
measures and make to order the best
fitting and most durable Shirts known,
at Chicago prices, opposite Ballingali
House. m2 the b sat ltw.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-03-03

Abe Nader, OF Fremont drove into
this city to-day ono Of the finest lots
of cattle marketed in the city for
many day. The lot numbered thirty
head and average 1895 pounds each.
They are . very smooth lot Of four
year olds, and II they do not bring .
good round price aid net Abe hand
some prefit, We think they should ct
all events. Daily March l.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-03-03

A Coon HoUsE.-The wholesale and
rctail dealers in cigars and fine cut to-
bacco are respectfully invited to exam
inc tho stock of the Kingsbaker Broth.
ers, opposite the Jordan Block, Main
street, Ottumws. before purchasing
their spring stocks. BY prudence,
diligence, pluck and hard labor these
young men have built up q business
Of which they may well, DO proud.
They make their cigars Of the best i'm.
ported tobacco % We can certify to
from trial. They are permanent fix
lures in our city and worthy of the
large home and foreign trade which
they have built up. Give them call
for first class articles in their line. 1t
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-03-03

John r. Shepherd Is the only su.
thorized agent for O'Brian's Patent
Vibrating Harrow In Ottumwa, and
any other parties selling the same are
anffingments on my right and terrific
~, - hold the deed for tho same
ANY one buying OF any other parties
DO 90 q their own risk, - expect to
defend my right.
m2 w6w. TT RussrY,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-03-03
ShsriH's Sale.

BY virtue of an execution to me directed from
the Clerk of the District Court OF Wapelo county,
Iowa, on Judgment obtained in said Court on the
18th day of February, 1874, in favor Of d. w.
shepherd and against Anton Gasscr. for the sum oil
Cents and costs taxed at SIS and accruing COSTS
have levied upon the following real estate taken
as property of said Defendants, to satisfy said ex-
ecution, to-wit:
The South West n of the North East \ Of Soc
tion IL, Township II, Range Is, in Wapello coun.
ty, Iowa.
bidder for cash in hand, on the 18th day Of March
1879, in front of the Court House, in Ottumwa
at the hour of O'Clock, p. M, of said day. when
and where due attendance will be given by the un-
dersigned.
Dated at Ottumwa, Iowa, Feb. 9th, ISIS.
TIP, SPILMAN,
March 3-w2t Sheriff Of said County,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-03-03

Treats oil Jiaeases OF the Eye ard Ear per.
forms all surgical operations upon the rv n.
sefere nce--Prof. II. y. Lewis, Surgeon 10 IND
Pennsyivania hospital and WINS ophtea53
mic hospital. philadelphia. ofiee over joe
0ray's Clothing Store, Mar 10 g,s
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-03-03

EnAGEsemens 81 tho Peoples Remedy
When skilful and cautious medical men
give over their own signatures favorable
opinion Of the soothing and vitalizing effects
Of preparation. tho public does not hest
tate to believe them. The yoluminous and
emphatic professional testimony in favor Of
Hostetter's Stomach Bittsrs, a. specific for
Ill disorders Of the stomach and bowels, for
liver complaint, intermittent and remittent
fevers, and the thousand ills that wait upon
dyspepsia, must convince tho most skepti.
cal. Aside, however, from the testimony Of
the faculty, this Is large mass of evidence
from patients In every walk OF life, all
showing that this g,sat preventive aud re-
storative Is Of inestimable value to the sick
and the debilitsted. The Bitters ara suited
to all climates, and are universally endors.
ed as o preventive Of disorders caused BY
miaema and impure water.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-03-03
UNION cnuRn.
the BEST CHURN EVER MADE
paaa N. following certiccate:

Read the following certificate:
CoxsrocK, iowa, Jan. Is, 1875.
O. K ABKIs, Dear Sir The Churn Onion
No % which got Of you, gives the BEST sArisFA c.
TON and INV wife says she "would not take four
times the money paid for IL, II she could not get
another" Yours, A. b. CoAsroCk.
We also BY permission, refer to Jacob Houck.
of Comstock; VIM. Wilson, OF Rich!And TOWN.
ship; and Davis Hinton.
Tkey are arranged with Thermometer and arc
the most complete ever made. VIII churn In from
To- TO Is minutes in tho coolest weather, and
ANAL child can do the work. Every ono Warran-
ted to give satisfaction. Call Of my store and SEQ
them. v. a. AuhLS.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-03-03

There are probably hundred or moro
persons in this and neighboring towns, who
daily suffer from the distressing effects Of
kidney troubles who do not know that
Johpson's Anodyne Lininent is almost
certain cure. In severe cases, great relief
may be obtained, il not q perfect cure.
We notice that the Agricultural papers
all over the country recommend the use
Of Sheridan's Caralry Condition Posc-
ders.--E'rchange.
Farmers and others in this section have
long known and appreciated the advantage
Of these powders over al othsrs.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-03-03

The following subscribers TO the
WEEKLY COURIER have paid up dur
ing the past week. Those marked
with a. have been subscribers for
over quarter Of . century.
] q Benedict =, ] L Miller, A Shore,
Rev r Myers, A j Davis, John Phelps,
B Roadarmour, w G Buncuttcr, j w
Men, A j Harlan, s NJ White, NJ s
Hand, Peter Hennegin, John Dwire,
Phillip Stuber, John Urey, John
Lunkley, Wiley Sloan, D f Foster,
Fred Steinhoff, Elias Kitterman =,
jerry d Pearson, G G Watkins, Thos
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-03-03

The State Leader says: "The May
or Of Ottumwa has resigned"
Not much, he hasn't. But he has
been reelected by . largely increased
majority over his Democratic com.
petitor, who, by the way, 10 an excel
lent man, II he is on the wrong side
politically,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-03-03

A book Keeper named John v.
Dempsey, shot and fatally wounded
his paramour, Lotto Warren, at their
rooms At Fourth street Washington
City on Tuesday evening, and then
shot himself, all because Lottie neglect
ed to feed his pet terrier pups. The
Chronicle says they will both die Of
their wounds. Some women never
will learn to do their duty, and Lottie
has reaped the reward Of q total disrc-
gard Of duty, and Dempsey and the
other dogs will lose their life in con.
sequence.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-03-03

Tho men who were 90 severely hurt
In the wreck Of the Central Railroads
few days ago are getting along very
we'll, and may possibly al recover
One Of Abbot's legs 10 badly mashed,
Williams and the engineer, Also. who
y ere 90 severely scalded, Is 10 thought
ma ' escape with their lives, although
that half-fsd old oovey with the double
funnel turned small ends together
10 likel Y to give them . lively tusssl
yet.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-03-03

Our.friend James Taylor, on Main
street has just added to his already
fine store, q now and improved whip
case, which is already filled with an
assortment of whips scarcely ever
equalled In the West. For anything
in that line, you will find very large
stock to select from. Call at his store
and see for yourselves. fob 22.d1t W.T.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-03-03

For S.ALE.-A lot Of second hand
Sleighs, Bugxies, Spring Wagons
Harness, NC, will BE- sold very cheap
or viii be exchanged for horses, or
good notes, to make room for . new
stock In the spring. Call and sec the
goods, and get prices before buying.
dec.l wit. Con-. LEWIS.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-03-03

0. Tower, on Court street. is begin
Ing to receive his stock Of garden
seeds, growth of 1874, and would be
thankful to old customers and others
tor orders for such variety and guam
Titles - they may need, that he may
not over stock but approximate what
NAV be needed. d29.d3twtf
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-03-03

AMERICANS ARE A NATION OF DYsPEp.
Iacs.-We live fast, dissipatc and fill early
graves. We drink all kinds Of alcoholic
splnss, and swallow. without masticating,
polK, grease. and every kind of life de-
stroying, em-clogeing. indipestible food.
DIR. Walkers yINFGSR BIrTrps will 70.
move the evil effects, and tia recovcrnd M .
tent, with pure vitalixed electrical h,aod
flowing through his veins will have .
clearer head and cooler judgment, which
added 70 experience will cause him 10 ABB
stain In The future. fob "a div a.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-03-03
HIGHWAY NOTICE.
To all Whom IL MAY Concern

TO al Whom Il May Concern:
The Commissioner appointed to locate and vacate
highway, Location commencing at q point ten
u0) rods north of the N L corner Of the N w n OF
the Y of Section "a; running thence due east
eighty (s0) rods to intersect a highway running
north; thence due north to intersect highway
running northeasterly. Vacation to he all that
portion of the highway from the commencement
of the above location to the junction of the same
running northeasterly diagonally through the EI.
40 feet wide. The location and vacation all to I've
in Section "a, Township II, Range Is; has report
ed in favor of the location and vacation thereof,
and all objections thereto or claims for damages
must be filed In the Auditors office on or before
noon of the First day of May. A. D., 1875 or such
reference thereto. WIN. II. CALDWELL,
mar Swift Auditor of Xannlln Cnnnfv Inrra
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-03-03
New Spring Prints. the hrst
Of the season Mt
G. G. Warden 4 Sons

We refer our readers to tho adver-
tisement of Mr.. w. G. Wheeler, grocer
on Main street. Mr.. Wheeler is q
number one man, and keeps . good
stock of goods. When you want any.
thing in the produce or grocery line
call on Mr.. Wheeler.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-03-03

Picket b Carnes and Chiffon & Ken.
dali have contracted with Geo. McCul.
Tough COT Mccullough b Lilburn) to
build two storc rooms 22x6O, on what
10 known % the old tan yard property,
1.-THE corner of College and Main
streets. They are to be iron fronts and
tasty in design, and will be q great
addition to the looks Of that locality.
They will commence operations as
soon - the weather will permit.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-03-03

More preparations for building are
being made than at any other time In
the history of Ottumwa 90 early in the
season a. this. Mechanics and con.
tractors say that this year will show
an amazing growth for our city. Let
her grow.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-03-03

We mako the following comparison
between this election and that of last
year:
The total vote for Mayor in 1874 wa
921, of which Orr had 584, Washburn
437. Orrs majority Al.
The total vote for Treasurer wa
913, of which Tower had 400, McQuis'
ton 433. Towers majority 81.
The total vote for Assessor was 904
of which Coysn had 592, Van Gent
375. Coyan's majority l54.
The total vote for Mayor in 1875 ID
94O. Orr's majority is increased over
that of last year 139.
The total vote this year for Treasur.
er is $50, and Tower gains oyer his
majority of last year 1879.
The total vote for Assessor this year
is $50, Burns gains over Coyan's ma.
jority 26.
The baldest joke of the season is 10
sec Democratic leaders one day lift
the pure Democratic banner and swear
upon the altar of their party that they
have known no other fealty, and yet
time and time and again 90 In this
election bend the suppliant knee to
side-shows just as they swallowed
Greeley and his platform In 1872.
Like unto the above, Is to see Liber.
al slough off leaders stripped for the
fight In the grand contest for that re.
form which led them to cut loose from
their old Republican associates, be-
cause they were so corrupt, standing
up as they did on Monday side by side
with their Democratic allies to stay the
victorious column of Republication.
Yet if You call one OF these fellows q
Democrat he Is at once as mad ns .
March hare.
Then here is another vail from the
hold-over-reform Councilman of the
First Ward. Referring to the election
of w. d. Armstrong no says he thinks
railroads should keep their hands of
~ SiSS.Aooe >~S~-.--.s--- st--. a 4
would compliment the most popular
and most efficient of railroad officers,
as we'll as one of the most exemplary
OF citizens w. =. Armstrong with their
votes, = G.. B. whines. Verify 1t does
make difference whose OK 10 gored.
It was sort of shame to invade P. G..
BIS dominion in the First Ward, but
then grief is the common lot of all,
and our friend should dry his tears
and recognize that Armstrong holds
too many admirable cards in the game
for him,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-03-03
Admiutstrator,n NOTICE,

Notice is hereby given to all persons interested
that on the goth day of February, A. d 1875, the
undersigned was appointed by the Clerk of the
Circuit Court of Wapello county, Iowa, Admins
traitor Of the Estate of Beniah Dimmitt deceased,
late of said county. All persons indebted to said
Estate will make payment to the undersigned, and
those having claims against the same will present
them, legally authenticated, to said court for al
slowance
Dated February 22nd. 1875
feb 2i-w2w L. LIVELY Administrator
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-03-03
Fer aals. Cheap.

A good Farm Of 80 acres; GO acres.
With good house thereon, under cul.
ttvation, and 30 acres timber land. in
Polk Township. 8 miles from Ottum-
Va. Possession given 1st Of March,
1875. Terms easy. Apply to
JOHN b. ENNIS,
felO-w4t Cor. Main b Market Sts.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-03-03

The readers Of this paper will dc
we'll to read the new advertisement oil
w. G. Moss Jr., & 20. They are now
fully stocked up with goods and pro.
pose to sell them 1t bottom prices
They keep Dry Goods, Groceries,
Boots, Shoes, Carpets and almost all
kinds of goods needed in this country.
Call on them and see their goods and
get their prices.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-03-03

The State Journal says: "The Gov.
ernor has ordered VIM. Aldridge, OF
Wapello county, and John Walker, Of
Des Moines county to DO removed
from Fl. Madison penitentiary TO Mt.
Pleasant Insane Asylum for treat.
ment."
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-03-03

The Catholics Of Abba and vicinity
intend 10 hold festival and ball at the
Opera Ho1ae on the evening of
Wednesday, Maeeh l7th, 1876. All
are cordially solicited 70 attend, and an
agreeable time ID anticipated. Tickets
600 per couple, including both sup.
per and ball. The best Of music will
b furuished. m2d&w
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-03-03
Hydraulic.

Alarge and enthusiastic Water Pow
or meeting at tho City Hell Saturday
evening adopted articles Of incorpora-
ton. They 60 npoR record to-day,
and Thursday night naxt there will be
. meeting at the Same place to organize
fully by the election of officers. After
that comes tho Committee with the
subscription books, and all yon people
who want to double tho population OF
Ottumwa' and double its value, should
consider how much you can pay for
this desirable contamination. Read the
proceedings elsewhere.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-03-03
Administrator,s Notice .

Notice is hereby given to all persons interested,
that on the 22nd day of February, A. D., 1875 the
undersigned was appointed by the Clerk of the
Circuit Court of Wapello county, Iowa, Admins
late Of said county. AL persons indebted to said
Estate will make payment to the undersigned, and
those having claims against the same will present
them, legally authenticated, to said Court for al
lowance.
Dated February 22nd, 1878.
feb 24-w3w PA. ANDERSON. Adminis'r.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-03-03

Mike Tullis will have sale Of stock,
farm implements. etc, at his farm ~
miles South Of Ottumwa, on the 1lth
inst. He will offer his famous Homes
~ trotting horse "Big Soap" for sale
at the same time.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-03-03

Messrs. Prugh s. Son, on Main street,
have the best selection Of Queensware,
Glassware, Parlor Ornaments, Fancy
articles, &C., In the city. Their stock
10 very full and complete, aud their
prices arc ~ low as can we'll be looked
for in these hard times. They buy
their goods in largo quantities for
cash, sell them for cash, and conse-
quently give extra bargains. Give
them . call. feb lO-Gtf.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-03-03

We have sent the Weekly COURIER
for years to the Deaf and Dumb Asy-
lum At G~~~An Bluffs, and to the Re-
form School, a. . gratuity. The Su.
perintendents send rs the postage for
the current year and ask No to send it
along. We will.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-03-03
The School Law very foolishly we

The School Law very foolishly we
think requires notices ofannusl school
elections to be read in the schools. In
obedience to this law the notice Of
our annual election was read in our
schools by the teachers this week
many inquisitive curious little minds
among tho children were aroused by
the reading. Some inquired of the
teachers If they were to pay anything.
One little girl went homo to her pa
rents and told them that her teacher
had read notice which said they had
all got to 60 to tho City Hall on the
9Th Of March. One little boys face
frightened up at the close of the read
ing and having been taught Ny MS
teacher that brcyity was very desira-
bic in speaking or writing, held up his
hand indicating that he wished to
speak. His teacher nodding consent,
he said that there wero too many
ssaids" in that notice."
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-03-03

To day 10 the last for tho season IN
which "straight pork" can DO put mp.
All meats cnt and cured after this date
are compelled to sustain . discount In
wholesale markets. Daily 27th.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-03-03
SPECIAL NOTICES.
OBSTACLES TO MARRIAGE,

HAPPY relief Tor Young Men from the effects
OF Errors and Abuses In early iife Manhood lee.
stored, Impediment TO marriage removed. New
method Of treatment. New and remarkable REM
envelopes. Address HOWARD ASSOCIATION
lls North Ninth 81 philadelphia, rs..--an Insti-
Conduct and profssaionai xiii. dec odXwsm au's
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-03-03

The Boone county Republican is the
best printed county newspaper that
comes to this Office. It 10 also well
edited and merits the patronage OF the
peoplc OF Northern Iowa.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-03-03

Owing to tho abandonment OF hoops
and the consequent lengihening Of
skirts and dresses, the sidewalks are
now pretty we'll swept clear of mud
and alnsh.