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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-21

The following, from the "Western lnsur-
anco Review closes along article on the
sOld Niagara Fire Insurance Company
of n. Y:
With the prestige acquired by nearly a
quarter Of D century Of successful Under
writing, wellinvested Assets of million
and quarter dollars, with home manage
ment, cautious, yet enterprising, and with
such managers as Messrs. Beverage q
Harris, it's continued success is not prob
lematical. JAMES HAwLEy Agent Ottnm-
wa. Iowa.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-21

For all kinds Of work In the Photo.
graphic Art 60 70 Hover's gallery In Post
Ofioe Block ON Market st. nov 8 div.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-21

Horse SHoEING.--Murray writes !:
"Nevcr touch the bars, frog, sole, or
outer surface with knife or rasp Shoe
with light, thin shoes that allow the
sole bars and frog to be brought in
contact with the ground, and thus
bear their due proportion of the horses
weight. Use small nails, and not over
five of them. Never allow the points
to be driven high mp the wall Of the
hoof. For ordinary service IN the
country during the Summer months
use only tins which protect the toe,
but leave the entire ground suface of
the foot unprotected.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-21

1t should seem that people wonid be
willing to pay few cents more Tor a
burning oil that will not explode and
that can be burnt with as much safety
as gas or talow candle. Sanspariel
oil possesses these qualities,-try it..
For sale by j. Il. Taylor n Co., and
other dealers, at 80 cents per gallon.
ol3-d&w6m
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-21

The last Notarial appointment In
Iowa was that of Miss E. C. Stedman,
who is the only feminine notary in the
State,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-21

"A person hanging on the verge Of
journalism is the way cruel CORES.
pendent now speaks Of Dom PIatt.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-21

The Ccnterville Citizen has been en-.
largcd to a nine column paper, and has
had new sshead put on it," It's now
not only ono Of the largest but is also
one of the best county papers publish
ed in Southern Iowa. Luck to you
brother Crosby.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-21

az q 6OA per day At home. Terms fee. Ad.
PO & QSV DIRE Geo Stnson, Portland. Me.
000DA WEEK guaranteed to Male aud Female
V91Agenta, In their locality. Costs NO Thing
Ito try It. Particulars Free. P.O. VICk.
~ ERY D CO., Augusta, Maine.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-21

Mrs. Clarissa C. Cook, widow of
Ebenezer Cook of Davenport has
made . gift Of 10000 worth OF real
estate to Trinity Church aad . pcrpct-
nal annuity of $500 per annum to
maintain services therein. This be-
quest 10 made sin memory of her late
husband" Ebenezer Cook, on condi-
ton that the church is to be free for
ever to oil persons who may wish to
attend the services there. A noble
bequest.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-21

Sherm Baily has put up one of the
American Iron Works, big stoves in
the Post Office lobby. These are the
best heating stoves we have ever seen.
We have one in our Printing Office
that will make more heat with less
coal than any stove We have ever used,
and we commend them to all who
want good heaters for school houses,
churches, stores or any other large
building, as being just tho article they
need.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-21
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

q. p. II. r. Co., d. a. w.
mn fl-Thc choicest In the world, -Importers
TN Nprices-Iargest company In America
l IinI0staple nrticle-pleases everyb dy-trade
| continually incfeasng-Agents wanted
sverywhere-best inducements-don't waste time
send for Circular TO ROBERT WELLS. 43 Vesey.,
1 street N, T., +. O. Box 1857.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-21

Those who regard life and property
~ worth saving, should give heed to
the kind ofoil they burn In their lamps.
eanspariel oil 10 Kerosine, or Coal oil,
OF very high fire test, greatly refined
and purif,ed and 10 considered quite
- SAFE - lard oil. Price so cents per
gallon. For sale by j. L. Taylor & Co.
and other dealers. Oct. dAwGm
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-21

Nu JHOtIOH bOarU AdJOurneu.
WIN. H. CALDWELL,
County Auditor.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-21

Jan lAth In this city, NAY, daughter Of A. N.
| and Ellen j. Fuller, aged months.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-10-13
THE PARIS DUEL.

HOSTILE MEETING OF TWO YOUNG AMERICANS
AN EXPLANATION OF THE CAUSES LEADING
TO THE FIGHT.
The duel between Frank Riggs and Willie Paine, two
New York young men, fought Paris Sunday,
the ougrowth of feud between the fathers the
young men spiced it said by an amour Of their own
For many years Elisha Riggs and William H. Paine,
of this city, intimate personal friends but their
amity was broken about two years ago by law
suit growing out of business transactions involving
SIS 000 Some months after the legal points Of this
disagreement had been settled by the courts the gen.
tlemen went into the Washington Club in Paris, Of
which Mr. Riggs President One evening PANE en-
tered the club rooms and about to sit down to the
card table, when Riggs arose. saying he could
the same table with him until he had paid previous
losses Mr. Paine says that he drew his pormonnae from
his pocket and paid Riggs the spot There the mat
ter ended for the night On the next evening the
gentlemen met in one of the anterooms Of the club
when Mr. Pane said:-"Mr Riggs | have waited
duct Of last night" Mr. Riggs drew himself up with
much dignity and answered, n have no apology to
make sir" 'Then sir y said Paine ''you must take
thatl" and he slapped his face Further belgerency
was prevented by the interference Of the bystanders
AT the next meeting of the club Mr. Paine expelled
from membership for having struck fellow member
within the precincts of the club
The principals of the quarrel dropped the matter at
this point but their sons each about twentyone years
ofage took IT up and arranged for meeting with pis
tolls, Mauberg the Belgian frontier On
the appointed day both parties the field
with the seconds, but just they about take
their places they arrested by the Belgian author
ties and sent back to Paris Immediately after the
duel young Paine teegraphed to his father who is now
in New York oows:-'Sequel last years. affair
Meeting at Bots to-day. Arm very slightly scratched y
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-10-13
DARING DAYLIGHT ROBBERY.

Yesterday afternoon well dressed young entered
the Of Mr. A. Brown, No. 9s Montgomery street,
Jersey CITY, and asked 70 some fancy wall paper
While the attendant was engaged with him two men,
who proved be ''pals OF the first mentioned indi-
yduai stepped INTO the store and asked what the
price OF a bedstead and mattress the door The
attendant turned % accommodate them but the FIRST
customer inpatient and, In order to
suit him, u was necessary 70 80 TO the rear
OF the store to show goods. The two who asked
for the bedstead seized the opportunity and the
tents Of the money drawer hey were seen by the
attendant who rushed after them as far the door,
but they escaped The other man. who la supposed TO
be the chief conspirator, coared. but he would
have succeeded IN everpowerng the attendant II
for the arrival Of officers Eaton and Doyle who took
him into custody He gave his Edward Jack
son, and said he resided IN Newark
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-10-13
THE OCEAN YACHT RACE.
THE START FROM THE LIGHTsHP YESTERDAY
AFTERNOON.

The three racing yachts-Rcsolute, Dreadnaught and
Vcsta-are buoyantly crossing the pillows Of the
deep between the Sandy Hook and Cape May
igntships as they calamity contest the palm
for speed There is every indication that their
race will be comparatively short sharp and decisive,
unless some unforeseen accident shall happen 20 one
or more Of them. At an early hour yesterday morning
the Narrows, of Stapleton, S. l., where the three
yachts in company with other vessels OF this class
were anchored, began to give evidence Of the
approach OF some great nautical event
The water began be hurried by the
prows and Of small boats and from the
racing craft themselves the sometimes CHEEKY
and sometimes creaking sounds Of active preparations
On their decks the sailors working steadily and
with enthusiasm; for their hearts full OF
desire to the approaching contest were
those OF their employers and friends. Especially
thusastc was the crew CT the Dreadnaught IL was
made up OF sailors from the yachts Comet and Estee,
sklul mariners, who worked and won in several well
sailed matches On board the Dreadnaught were
Dir. William II. Langley, the owner Of the Comet,
ana captain Joe Ellsworth, who was to asst IN sailing
her. In the afternoon IL decided thai the racing
vessels should sail down to the ghtship from Staten
Island instead of being lowed as was at first proposed
Accordingly their sails set and the yachts
started The Dreadnaught LETT her anchorage first and
the Nesta second Both went gracefully down, ''wlng
aud wing" and as they were passing Fort Hamilton
the Resoute started after them. She had on board
experienced Cape May sailing and a harbor
pilot 10 assist in sailing her. AS the going
down the lower bay the Mohawk, Mr. Gamers yacht
in tow Of tugboat, started for the lghlshp. They
easily down to that point, and from there after
short preparation, flying start made. The yesta
the first to gel away and she passed the ghtship
at A. Am p NJ. The Dreadnaught followed at AL 5m.
and the Resolute at All. 6m. AS they passed the
hghtshp all the yachts were under full
sail having top stay-sails set They went along the
beach keeping well toge and as far they could
be SEEN there difference made in their relative
situations The Mohawk bent her sails on her way
70 the ghtshlps, and passed that craft AZ on. iom.
against theirs She has within the last three days,
been somewhat altered by the addition of l5-inch
kae
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-10-13
GUATEMALA.
SOUTH AMERICAN GENERALS VIEWS ON HIS
NATIVE LAND.

A SOUTH AMERICAN GENERALS VIEWS ON HIS
NATIVE LAND
General OF Division Don Jose Lopez Uraga who has
recently arrived from the Republic Of Guatemala is at
present quartered in the Westminster Hotel The Gen.
era has been actively engaged for considerable time
back in assisting to organize the Guaemaian army ac-
cording the best features OF the Prussian SYSTEM
which is based compulsory military ser.
vice. In connection with his labors in Guate-
mala he has published a book illustrative
Of this SYSTEM which Is being generally adopted
the Spansh-Amcrican Republics, and in addition to
this a compilation Of administrative and tactical
regulations is present in General Uraga's hands, and
will DO published for tho benefit OF tho Guate-
maan well as other Spanish American armies To
the accomplishments OF these onerous tasks General
Uraga formerly In command OF tho Mexican army and
at time commander of Maximiians imperial house
hold brings the mature experience of forty years.
active service. He ID IN route TO Europe on mat
tiers connected with military AFFAIRS
When General Uraga left the city OF Guatemala in
August last everything quiet Tho country I'M
der the liberal rule OF President Rufno Barras
prosperous condition the coffee crops looked well and
money was plentiful. The national railroad, which 10
in OF construction between tho capital
Tomas, the Atlantic coast 1t Is expected will DO
finished by the end OF the present year. or early next
spring. When this enterprise is completed the capital
OF Guatemala will then be within sixteen days travel
OF New York The construction of the road carried
simultaneously at both ends, and the side next
Guatemala there over 900 workmen employed.
Tho Spanish war vessel vasco dc Cana was then at
the port OF Santo Tomas in August She had on board
the Hispano-Irish General Butler, who sent
commissioner from Captain General Vamaseda TO de-
mand from Guatemala rctIaction OF decree published
three months ago concedng belgerent rights TO
the Cuban patriots It'appears that General Butler IS
authorized to demand an unqualified reracuon OF the
decree General Uraga gives it as his very decided
opinion that Guatemala VIII never allow Spain 10 come
in and say what laws American Republic may Or
may not enact The decree complained OF by VaIna
soda will be aDrOgated by GUATEMALA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-10-13
THE PALLA INDIANS.

PROVIDENCE r. l., Oct 8, 1875.
To THE EDITOR OF HERALD
The Commissioner of Indian Affairs in teegraphic
despatch which have just read says thc trouble with
the Pala Indians does from any interference
by the department, as charged by Mr. Nordhonn | did
not charge 'the department. with interference in this
CASE but with neglect pointed that in Northern
California had formerly interfered and perpetrated
wrong upon some Indians and showed how in the case
of the Paas, Its nonnerercnce TO protect these In
dams against wrong its failure advise and guide
them If it is proper that they should be elected from
the lands on which they have long lived would be
wrong.
When il suits the Indian Bureau II claims that the
Indians are the unfortunate wards Of the nation
Very WE'LL they then let their guardian sec TO
it that in such this they shall not suffer wrong
or loss BY summary ejectment The Intervention
OF Congress Is not needed make temporary
home for the Pallas public lands or 10 give them
sensible advice to their future course, TO enable
them 10 sell their cattle and sheep fair price, and
thus secure their property. That much ''the depart
menp' can do As TO their being in destitute and
deporable condition, that supplies, probably
But they are not hunting Indians they are accus-
toned to labor and they earn wages, as hundreds
Of oLher Indians do in California and several hundred
others did In the State before they were driven
from their empioym ents by the Indian Bureau and
penncd up on a reservation. What was needed was
that "the department. should have caused sensible
and humane person to prepare the way Tor scattering
the Palla families the country as laDorers before
the time came for their eecmenL THIS could easily
have been done and at d trllng cost The dispute foF
the 0wnersnp or the Tcmecua rancho IS no new thing
and Ii il has decided adversely 10 the Indians tins
could hardly have happened without the knowledge oil
- ~P ~ Cui RIFS NORDHOFF
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-10-13
CUSTOM HOUSE NOTES.

The contract for the supply Of Geographic ship
TO the Custom House and the Barge Office renewed
yesterday with the Western Union Telegraph company.
Formerly telegraphic dispatches sent announcing
the arrival OF Sandy Hook but this method
has been abolished in favor Of repeaters which nova
days in clear weather, the steamers from tie
onng from Sandy Hook The amount paid for this
service Is said TO be S 500 year.
Deputy Surveyor Colonel Burton expressed himself
yesterday as much pleased with the smooth working OF
the Treasury regulations respecting saloon passen
gers baggage He said that all the European steamers
which let this port for home tue st or last Sep
TENDER have been provided with the passengers deca
ration FORMS and when the steamships arrive hero the
passengers have the blanks all Oiled up so that but
little time Is lost IN getting TO work Until this hap.
pencd all the forms had 70 be filled up here which
caused considerable delay in administering the oath
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-10-13
CUBA AND SPAIN.

WHAT CAPTAIN GENERAL vALAfEsADA HAS TO
sAY-THE COMING BURNING OF PLANTATIONS
IN CUBA.
reliable informant, who arrived in this city only
four days since from Havana, who while there en-
oyed free to the society of Count valmaseda,
relates that the General day, upon being ques-
toned as to the prospect for the winter campaign,
answered very canddly that he had demanded speedy
and heavy achievements from Spain amounting to at
least Is 900 men, and that unless these were on hand
simultaneously before the beginning of the sugar sea-
son he despaired OF being able check the destruction
OF all the sugar estates and the advance of the rebels
westward toward Havana
Senior Jose Ferrer dc Couto the editor
OF the Spanish journal Of this city, has
gone TO Madrid to join the slave party
In agitating the Cuban question little more actively
than heretofore under the belief that President Grant
Will recommend To Congress the granting at last OF
belligerent rights to the Cubans
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-10-13
CAPTURING A BURGLAR.

on Monday evening, about O'clock as oficer
Klein, Of the Twenty seventh precinct, was patroing
his post in College place he observed the crouchins
form o. a inside the door Of Francis Hart Co. s
stationery and printing establishment at Nos IL and
IL Of that street Suspecng burglar TO DO there the
officer approached the entrance when the door was
slammed to and braced so that he could not get In.
Trapping for assistance two officers responded,
and Policeman Klein effected an entrance to
the cellar OF the promises through man trap IN tho
sidewalk After exploring around Tor short time he
found d man named John O'Hara hid behind bale OF
goods and arrested him. a lot OF pocketbooks and
other goods were found packed up and ready 70 DO
taken away aud tho Till had boon red Of S25 which
the burglar subsequently admitted having thrown INTO
the street OHara was held in S2, 900 bail 10 answer
N Nv Jugtra Uunv.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-10-13
THE GREAT DESERT OF SAHARA"

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
Various publications have appeared in different parts
particularly in tho London papers, setting forth pro-
posed plan Of flooding The Desert Of Sahara thereby
making it an ocean inland sea- by opening a canal
or channel from tho Atlantic Ocean. The depth
or tho desert below the level OF the ocean is stated
a. 500 to $50 fcet; the IN square miles is over
2 600 000 the average depth is not generally knowni
but suffice say that such project should be started
and not under the complete control of those In charge
OF the work the earth could anu doubt would then
be thrown oil It's present balance, TO certain cx
tent which could be with certainty II IA,
actual size and depth could be known; Tor N even
gram Of sand removed alters the balance Of the world
what would this great change do2 II might produo
the effect to the lend Of the world y which 40
cordng 70 the prophecy Of "Molher Shipton" viii b
in 1881. l. e. &
NEW York. Oct. IL. 1s75
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-10-13
AN ASIATIC GUEST.

Ababy rhinoceros has just arrived at this port in the
steamer oxfordshire from Japan, via Suez and Glib
raltar 1t caught about six months ago in Malacca,
and put on board the steamer at Singapore. 1t is
said to be of very kind IL has double horns
and is covered with long black hair only of these
animals has been brought TO England alive and there Is
the Continent Of Europe The rhlnoceros
that has arrived here TO be very dainty TASTE
eating nothing but potatoes and the very best OF
he
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-10-13
FOOTING IT IN FAST TIME.

Messrs G. r. Gardner and W. r. eddie recently
walked for a wager, from Flftyn ninth street. in this
city Irvington distance OF twentyfour miles, Mr..
Gardner being the winner In the unprecedented time
OF four hours and fifty nine minutes Mr. eddie coming
in eleven minutes later well known professional
failed some years ago walk the distance under Eve
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-10-13
THE RED CLOUD COMMISSIONERS

The Red Cloud Commissioners are sim busy prepar.
ing their report which VIII probably not be ready until
Thursday The report will form comprehensive
review Of the systems Of conducting the Indian Depart
ment and make numerous suggestions OF improve
ments. Upon It's completion copy or the report Will
be handed TO General Clinton y. Fisk chairman Of
the Indian Commission, and another will be sent
directly to the pragidank
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-10-13


New York was FIRST away, but m instant aiterward
Joe Germs ran 70 the 'front.' Tattoo second, Gray Lag
tnird, New York fourth, Evelyn Carter NTH When
they reached the quarter pole Cray Lag was Leading
length, having 20 the front the turn Joe Germs
second length clear Of Tattoo the latter neck in
advance Of New YORK, who was four lengths ahead OF
Evelyn Carter Gray Lag led length around the blua
Joe Germs second, two lengths ahead Of Tattoo, the
others trailing length apart The horses passed of
sight IN this way When they appeared the lower
turn Joe Germs length In front Gray
Lag second, three lengths ahead OF Tattoo
New York fourth, Evelyn Carter fifth. Joe Germs had
ali the others beaten at the threequarer pole aud
that he had nothing W do but 70 and win lie
landed a winner by n dozen lengths; Tattoo second
four lengths front Of Evelyn Carter, who a head
in advance Of Gray Lag, New YORK hith. Time q The
mile, l:49h.
HAxDrcAP swEErsrAKEs-Purse $500 or which 5000
10 The second horse; entrance free; three or more
horses the property Of different owners 70 start
or no race About two and half miles.
STARTERS.
Charles Reeds Oh. g. Trouble, by INVERSION, dam
Kate Mcdonald, years old, l5S lbs. QLittlel.....
Ayers and Sutlines b. g Diavolo by Jones oro, dam
Ninetto years old, 1853 lbs. (Midgey. ......... 2
Jo Donahue's b. & Deadhead, by julius, dam
Leisure years old, 149 lbs tManey).. 2
l. A. Hitchcock's ch T. Busy Bee by War Dance
darn Laura spillman, years old, III lbs
tAcLaughlinl
George Longstan's b. b. Coronet BY Jonesboro, dam
Garland, years oh, l42 lbs. (Murphyl..........
Isg2
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-10-13

TlR RACE.
Inc horses we're started from under the bluff IN front
Of Tue cuO house beadhead moving Oh frst Busy Bee
second, Trouble third Coronet fourth Diayoo bring
ing up the rear The horses down the fractional
track and jumped hurdle IN this order and going on
70 the END Of his track jumped into the north held
Deadhead leading Busy Bee second Trouble third CorO-
net fourth, Davoio nth, Crcng around the field they
came 70 q brush fenna which neadheaa led over by
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-10-13
TRoTT1NG AT WEST SIDE PARK.

The fall meeting at West Side Park opened yesterday
with fair attendance The first race was for purse
OF $780, for horses of the 2Ss class mile heats, best
three in five, in harness. This was by A. Cornell
sons Judge Robertson after exciting contest The
second race purse of $780, for horses Of the
so class three in hve in harness. The bay geld
ing Frank had the best of the heats when the racing
was interrupted by darkness Tie will be resumed
on the 18th inst. The following is the
SUMMARY.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-10-13

The ties were shot of at bird each. Mr. Austin
being the only who missed, the other gentlemen
agreed to divide the money Another sweepstakes at
81 yards rise was contested for the same amount,
which finally divided between Messrs Wingert,
Birdseye and Austin Tho days sport was, the
whole very successful other interesting matches arc
on the tdpts OF which due notice will be given.