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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20
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Correspondence of The Sacramento Union.
Saturday was holiday of the Nor.
mons. At night 1t closed with grand
ball. How odd it seems to hear = ball
announced in church how strange to
sec ball opened with prayer. What
dancers these MOrmons are. There
was a perfect jam and crush. The
sexes were abont evenly represented.
The women were plainly clad-not a
low-necked dress in the room. not q
trailing dress to be seen, and, although
the dancing was muscularly vigorous,
and of the prancing style, with lateral.
vertical, and other motions, not one
among all the women present display
ed an ankle, nor could the most Curl
GUS more than catch glimpse of that
part of female anatomy. In dress, at
least, the Mormon women are modest
and severe. But for the men-what
shall cay? They came, totally indif-
ferent to personal appearance. A
goodly portion were in working
clothes, many were in their shirt
sleeves, few had dressed their hair,
scarcely one had put on clean shirt,
scores wore no collars, and not a few
were filthy dirty, while the women,
en- masse, were clean, neat and tidy,
not few being tastefully arrayed in
white. The dancing was about fonr
parts Of quadriile to one part of
rOund dances.
In the c0tillions, no mans arm en-
circled wOmen's waist. In WALKING,
there was no hngging. All the dane
ing was hard work they rolled into 1t
until their faces we're purple; the men
dancing as il doing It for dear life, not
. bit Of mincing about it oh, no, the
way they cracked their heels, sprang
into the air, pirouetted and broke
down would have sent Billy Emerson
and his like mad with envy. l was
introduced to three ladies of like
name, and, like a laundering Gentle,
took them for sisters, or some such,
when they were only wives of one
man / looked with sublime admira-
ton upon ono woman who had had
eleven husbands by aid ofthe Mormon
divorce code; nut my foot In II mp
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20
LOUISIANA.
Proclamation by the Governor
Warning DisortserIy Per
SONS 60 DispeTse.

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 15-The follow
ing proclamation was issued TODAY:
WHEREAS, Official information has
been received by the Executive De-
partmcnt that in the Parish OF Felici-
ana in this State, that certain evil
disposed persons, acting in concert
with residents of the adjoining State
of Mississippi, have banded together
for unlawful and di5orderly purposes
and brought about in the Parish Of
Feliciana and in tho district immedi-
ately adjacent thereto, a condition Of
anarchy and mob violence which is
dangerous to the peace and prosper
ity of that section OF the State, and
which has eliminated among other
results in the following:
/. In violent expulsion from the
parish of a large number of parish
officials, admitted to have been legal
ly elected and qualified.
9. In the compulsory adjourning
OF the 9th judicial District Court in
said parish, and shooting of the Sher-
iif while in the discharge of his OFF,
cial duties in connection with said
court. in the patrolling of the parish
TO protect il against bands Of armed
and masked men on errandS of vio-
lence and bloodshed; the murder by
masked assassins of John Gair. one of
the leading colored citizens of said
parish. whilst under the nominal pro-
lection of the sheriil7s posse, and whilst
on his way to answer the criminal
charges preferred against him; the
hanging by 4 lawless mob Of woman,
near relative of said Gair, accused
Of an attempt to commit crime, and
who al the time of her unlawful exc
cntion was lodged in the parish pris-
on awaiting trial for the alleged
oilense against her.
3. In incendiary warnings 10 The
country stores and cotton gins in this
and adjacent parishes.
And whereas. all these disorderlv
and laWless acts arc productive of
great injury to the State, and are sub
versiye of all conditions of peace and
prosperity. Now, therefore, /, c. c.
Antoine, Lieutenant Governor and
acting Governor of the State of Lou
isiana, do issue this, my proclamation,
commanding all Illegal and disorder
ly bodies Of men in said Parish of
East Feliciana. TO aispersc and retire
to their homes. and call upon all good
citizens to cooperate with the civil
authorities in arresting and bringing
TO Justice all such violent and disor-
derby persons TO the end that public
neacs, and. ohcaienee 10. tie Laws he
LSigncd. G.. G. ANTOINE.
Lieut. Coy. and Acting Coy. of La.
BY Act. Governor.
r. G. DESMOND, Sec'y Of State.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20

HacArsE of the recent Republican
victories in Ohio. Iowa. aud NehraS-
ka. the Democracy begin to make
ugly mouths at Republicans. saving
that it only p"rtend> q third term for
Gen. Grant. The only way Ia stop
Democracy from lyim"a bout the third
Term. would seem To he. 10 crafty
Them with Democratic victory. The
same was true aurin" the rebellion.
The only way Ia shut their mouths
about Lincoln's lespotism. and the
nsnrping of kinglv power a IA Ma
poicon by Gen. Grant. mt The head Of
our victorious army. was for the rch-
els 10 gain decided victory.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20

Emperor William, of Germany, is
not a man who cares much for luxury.
The Rev. Wayland Hoyt, of Boston,
has visited his palace recently at
Berlin, and writes entertaininglv
about it as follows: "The Emperor
William does not seem to have any
thing he wishes to conceal. spent q
very entertaining hour in passing
through the palace, which is his con-
slant city residence. 1t is not very
grand, or even sumptuous. But enter
it, and you at once feel that You are
in the home of soldier. 1t is almost
an arsenal, it is go warlike every way.
Old armor and new armor, fragments
of ahells-the mementoes of battles,
models of the different kinds of SOL
diers in their appropriate uniforms,
models of various guns, great relief
maps of battle fields and fortresses--
these are everywhere about. Almost
all the pictures, too, are martial-bat-
tie scene after battle scene; some OF
older conflicts, others of the modern
fighgts in which the Emperor himself
is the conspicuous figure. ] went in
to the Emperor's private study and
library. saw the chair in which he
sits, the desk at which he writes, the
pile of dispatches awaiting his atten-
ton. the books he uses, the papers
fresh from his hand. 1t is manifestly
a workmans place-this study. The
grim old Emperor is evidently no
idler. He keeps his hand on things.
| am told that he Is at his table regu-
larly every morning at six. Well, no
ono can help honoring the fearless old
fellow amid such proofs of painstak-
ing devotion to duty. Sixteen miles
from Berlin is Potsdam, the favorite
residence of King Frederick the
Great. Here, too, is the present En-
peror's summer palace. Well, there
is many country seat in American
more splendid. ] was most interest
cd In this palace, in the EmperOr's
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20
THE INDIANAPOLIS REUNION.

The rc-union OF soldiers held nj In
largest gathering of the kind held
since the close of the war. The parade
was indescribahly grand. and the en-
ihusiasm Of The old veterans answered
10 renewal Of their expression of
patriotism in the following" reselu-
lions:
Colonel Merrill. Chairman of the
"A series with whereas. returning
thanks la The ladies and other people.
and the followin" cnmnciaiion Of
principles:
/. That we recognize between right
aud wrong. aud between the results
Of right and wrong, gulf wide and
deep andimpasSa able ~ the gulf which
parts heaven and earth.
,. That rs our pilgrim ancestors.
our Revolutionary fathers, and we
ourselves stood mp in the latter days
for right and Justice. we will now held
fast our hard won conquest>.
3. That we viii maintain perfect
freedom "f religious principles. II
-vStem Of free schools. uutrainiuelled
ity sect or ,,arty. and the right every
where Of free speech.
1. That the cause of liberty and
union. for which wr fought. j. the
cause of God aud Inas. aud never can
be Il lost cause.
D. That the band between comrades
in camp and field Was moi broken
when the volunteers were discharged.
iut L.. apd will ever hr the indissolu-
Bile tie Of sacred friendship.
6. Thai iIn dead Ar" no, forgotten.
silent the0 lie. hft their yoiceless lips
are eloquent for the rigbi.and ilrir or
pians are The beloved and h"n"r.d
children Of the Republic.
I. That. .ndcr the inspiration nf
,lsis re-union. sDd of the tender men,
arirs of fellow soldiers. who. in their
deaias. gave the full Measlrc OF patri-
ntie devotion. we .GonseTate ourselves
anew to the l.riivice OF our couffyv ana
Of humanity.
The above resolutions are in blunt,
,,lain. and most truthful words. None
/, are ever truer. and il the Republic
survives and fourishcs. they must be
into the thoughts and deeds
Of The great majority of orr people.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20
CHANDLER ACCEPTS.

WAsHISGToS, Oct 10 Ex-senator
Chandler had long interview will
the, President this A, NJ, and accepted
tho appointment OF Secretary OF the In
terror. As soon Chandler had signi
lied his acceptance, his commission
was made out and note sent to Chic
Justice Carter OF the District supreme
Court to appear at The White ilonse
At noon. The Chief justice according
" proceeded TO the Executive Mansion
aud ad clinistered the oa'h OF office to
the new Secretary. The Cabine, then
net and Chandler took his seat at the
table.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20
TEE4EeS EgA HsEHEa'.
ELECTION RETUR rms.
'kIsc Question Settled as 10 shp
Majority for E0vcsm0r ia
0hia
The Republicans Haven sf0nss
Working Majority in thr
E.c@isiasare-

CoIlMEus, Oct. b. Returns have
becd received from all the counties OF
the State which are considered az cor
rect as can be bc obtained until the
official returns are received by the
Secretary of State. These show Hayes
majority in the State TO be a,7J3. The
official returns ma? vary this CONT by
800 either way. The Republicans will
have majority of II in the House OF
Representatives and there may certain
lysbc 3, and possibly he 4 majority in
the Senate. AL! the balance o! the
Republican State ticket lie elected, bn;
the official returns must decide their
respective msjurities. Returns from
Wood county to-day settled tho polit-
zeal complexion of the Senate.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20

to the hip in comparing two ladies, in
conversation with man. who quiet
~ closed the audience by remarking
they were both his wives. | made up
my mind to dance a Mormon uuadrillo
but discovered that it required the car
OF experience to their calling. the feet
OF the chamois, the strength of IIercu-
les, the agility of Mercury. aud the
bottom OF Pegasus. l left in disgrace,
after mixing set up terribly by my
plumbers. and after, by lack of speed
and wind, spelling the fun of six Nor
mons and one Gentle for that dance.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20
IL uAiness.

From the Nicksburg Herald.
Sunday night, when young man
drove out of Vicksburg several miles
to pass the evening with the girl of
his choice, he was at the gate by her
father, who at once proceeded to bus
mess by. saying:
Cum to spark Louisa. eh?n
The young man let silence answer
the question.
Expect it'll make . match 2" contin.
ued the father.
Silence again, while the young man
tied the horse. AS he was ready to
go in, the father blocked the way,
braced up, and continued:
"See here, young man, let's have an
understanding. If yc mean hitch
tween now and Jinuary all right,
but it ye don'tI want 70 to UNDER
stand that candles is mighty high this
fall and crops don't turn ont wuth .
cuss !"
AS the young man got through the
gate it is probable that he gave tho
father . direct aud an agreeable ans
wer.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20

We are in receipt of the printed
argument Of VI. f.. Cults. Attorney
General. i'm behalf of the State. uppn
his motion for re-hcariuo in the
case of the State ", Isaac Brandt. 1t
comprises sixty pages in brief form
and while we have no, had time t.
examine itthoroughly, yet, from a
somewhat hasly reading of the major
portion. it is plain that Mr.. Cults pre-
SCENTS a wonderfully strong argument
Ia overthrow the opinion of a ma ior.
lily Of the court in This ease.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20
st. I4Ouis Market.

ST. Louis, Oct 10.
BY telegraph
Wheat Steady. No. 2 Fall 81 621s@
| Go cash; 81 63Js Oct aud GO Nov.
Corn--Lower; 53@4c cash 63k @4c
October.
Oats--Dnll at 81 cash.
Bsrley-Unchanged.
Rye-Easier at T21sc.
Whisky-Firm at 81 Is.
Pork Higher at $23 rs.
Lard Steady. Summer 1890.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20

ST. Louis, Oct. l5.--W rits were is.
sned in the U S. Courts to-day against
various distiilers and gaugers, charged
with violation of the revenue laws
The bonds of the distilers and their
securities amount to $4,000, those OF
the CANCERS 100000. The government
expects to realize large proportion OF
the revenue of which it is claimed the
principals have defrauded 1t.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20
PROOF oE Will.
THE STATE oFlowA} az
WApELLa COUNTY.

To the heirs at-law of John w. Acton, late of
said county. deceased. and all others concerned:
You are hereby notified that during vacation of
the Circuit Court OF Wapelo County, Iowa, ON
the Both day Of September, 1875 there was opened
and publicly read, in tn Clerks Office of said
Court, an instrument Of writing purportlng to be
the last VIII and testament of John w. Acton late
of SAID county. deceased; and YOU are further
notified that the second day of the next term of
said Court, commencing on the 9TH Monday, the
25th day, of October 1875. has been set for the
day OF final hearing and proof OF said will, at
show cause why The same should not be admitted
to probate. l.. NJ. COOLEY, Clerk.
oct 6-W3t ty GGu. GRISwoLp Deputy,
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Chicago Rive eksssIarket.
CHiCAGo, Oct. 10.

CHICAGO, Oct. 10.
BY telegraph
HOGS Estimated receipts 1900
head Poor quality rule dull, weak,
aud lower; rough, uneven to common
grades 81 25@50; common to choice
light 81 50@15 common o good heavy
81 50@90; selected heavy 81 90@S 10,
while Philadelphias remain nominal at
IS 25@50 =
CATTIE-Dull. weak, and shade
easier. Receipts 5000 head. Medium
to choice S4 SOFAS 90; common cows
and Colorado steers 50 50@4 90; ma
tives S. 2O@I 90; through Texans $1.-
O. / So: stock So 75@375
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20

On the ID of November. New York.
Pennsylvania. Wisconsin. Massachu-
se'ts. Virginia. Mary Wand. Mississippi.
Minnesota and New Jersey hold State
elections. New York. we are inclined
10 think. will 80 Democratic. also
Virginia. The balance. save Mary
land. which may Ice considered doubt
iml. though general, u Democratic
state. arc all likely 1" give Republic
an majortic-. Ii is true that in New
.lrr.eN the Democracy succeed rather
more often than the Republicans. but
indications point TO Il Republican
virtory in that State this year
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20
New Work Marker.
NEw YoRR, Oct. 10

New YoRK, Oct. 10
BY Telegraph
Wheat Qnie,. No. 3 Chicago 81 l6
al 10, No do. 81 5000; No. Q Mil.
waukce 81 3l@34
Rye and barley quiet
Corn Steady and in fair demand
Steam western mixed 69@70c sail do.
7Oh @Tlc; high mixed and yellow III
@72c.
Oste.- Dull. Mixed State and west
ern 3G@4T1sc.
Pork--Firm ut $2l S5.
Lara-Firm.
Whisky-S1 17l.,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20

CHICAGO, Oct. 10.
| By telegraph
Wheat Lower at III l0s1 cash, lOla
Oct; losil Nov
Corn Weak and easy at 53ssc cash,
and 509ac Nov.
Oats Easy at 80 &c cash, and 32isc
November
Rye and barley unchanged.
Pork IL quoted stronger at 500 25
cash. aud II G5 Oct.
Lard Firm and higher at $l3 70@
l3 75 cash, and Is 60 Oct.
Whiakcy Unchanged
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20

No sooner are the Democracy beat
on in Ohio. thanthey cry fraud, fraud.
1t is proycrbial in this country that
whatever of election frauds we arc
cursed with. comes. ninety-nine cases
out of hundred. from the Demo-
cratic party. Not an election occurs
in the great city of New York with
ont the most fragrant frauds being
perpetraicd on the part of the De-
mocracy. The Republicans, in near
" all elections. have to overcome
these fraudulent votes by superior
numbers.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20

ruE Ohio victory seems to have u
Favorable effect upon the gold market.
and enhances the value of green backs.
When Pennsylvania shall follow the
example OF Ohio. we may look for
@nlh Ia assume it> nominal condition
again. and drop down to $l.lo %,
$l.l9.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20
Mr.. Warmer Tries IL.


Mr.. Warner, respectable and law
abiding citizen of Baker street, rode
home in an express wagon tho other
day, having q hand fire cxtingnisher
and the driver for company.
whats that thing?" asked his wife
in contemptnons tones rs she opened
the hall door.
Whats that? Why that's a fire OK.
tinguisher-bcst thing yon ever saw
meant to have got one year ago. .
Jacob you are always making a
fool of YOURSELF she continued as she
shut the door. avery patent right
man gets around you IS cat lays for
mouse"
"DOes, oh? If You know anything
at all you'd know that every store and
Office in Detroit has one of these
They've saved lots of buildings, and
may save ours."
"You throw it at the fire, don't
yon z" she asked in sarcastic tones.
lie carried it up stairs into closet
without replying, and she followed on
and asked:
Don't it shoot fire ont"
IF You don't know anything, I'll
learn you something! 1t is full OF
chemicals You strike on this knob on
sn sp snSs h Sisy III dfs4E t. one" 'e''
She grinned as she walked around
1t, and finally askal:
"Do you get q horse to draw ii
around ~
mo, don't get horse to draw il
around. You see these straps? Well,
l back up, put my arms through them
and here it is on my back"
81 sec it is," she sneered.
"And can't run to any part of the
house with it?" he demanded. "See
-see-?'
And he cantered along the hall, into
the bedrooms and ont, and was turn.
ing the head of the stairs when his
foot caught in the carpet. lie threw
up his arms and she grabbed at him,
and both rolled down stairs. Heyell-
ed and she yelled. Sometimes he vas
ahead, and then she took the lead. and
neither of them had passed under the
''string" when the eytingnisher. bump.
ing and tanning, began to shoot oil
its charge of chemicals.
"You old -" she started to say,
when a stream from the hose struck
her between tho eyes, and ahe didn'i
finish.
"What in---o-u y roared Mr.
Warner, az he got dose in the ear.
They brought up in heap at the
bottom Of the stairs, tho stream play
ing into the rarior, against the hall
door, and MP stairs by turns. and she
gaspcd:
"I'll have yon sent to fool asylum
"Who's fool ?" he roared, dancing
around with his eyes full OF chemi-
Gals.
"l'm fainting!" she sqnoakcd.
"And I've broken my back" he
shouted.
1t was a sad house whom those two
highly respectable old people got SO
that they could nse their eyes and dis.
cuss matters calmly, And she doubled
up her fist and hoarsely said:
"Take that investigator, or distin-
gnlsher, or whatever yon call 1t, back
down town, and tell everybody you
are a lunatic."
And he said:
"Dummit, l know moro than all
your family put together
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PROOF or WILL,
STATE OF IOWAl
WApELLo CouNsY

STNIE tJF IUW \ II,
WAPELLo CouNsY. %
To the heirs-at-law of dob MILFORD, late Of said
county. deceased, and all others concern, d
Ion are hereby notified that ON the 9th day of
October, 1870, there was opened and publicly read
in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court Of
Wapello County, iowa, an instrument of writing
pnrporting TO be the last viii and Testament OF
Job Wil'ord late of said county. deceased; and
rou are further notified that Thursday, the 4th day
Of November, 1915, ras been set for tn. final
hearing and proof OF said WILL at which time all
persons ell may appear and show cause
why the same should not b admitted 10 probate
l.. NJ COOLEY. Clerk.
oct i3-WS By GEO. GRISWOLD, Deputy
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We had some bad luck in this quar-
ter on the Legislative ticket. We lost
both Representative in this county.
In Keokuk county they lost one out
oftwo. In Davis county we lost both
the Senator and Representative. Gen.
Weaver, bein. defeated. very able
and effective speaker. and citizen of
that county hitherto invinciblc. In
Van Buren, county, ID. c. Beaman.
another strong man. is defeated. In
Appanoose county we have lost every
thing bnt the State Senator. Judge
DaShicl is elected State Senator in the
district comprising the counties of
Monroe and Wayne. by not near so
large majority as these counties
have formerly given. though he is one
of the most able and cstimabIe of gem
tlcIncr.
The fact is. the shown" is not
agreeable. though we have no sort of
an idea but what this is only a tempo
rary bad showing. In Van Buren,
county. we understand there was a
local matter which defeated Beaman.
but in all the other cases we must
conclude that the temperance question
especially on the Legislative candi-
dates, was the principal cause of the
defeat of our candidates and the re-
duction Of majorities. While we made
this no test of Rcpublicanism. and
laid down no rule by which the party
should bc governed as to the mode of
controlling liquor. yet our opponents
did, and while the very fear temper
ance Democrats stuck to their party.
there were Republicans who ADAM
doned their party on this question. 1t
is the same thing which has for TWEEN
ty years, betimes. troubled the Repub-
lean party. and has always resulted
TO the benefit of Democracy at va
rious times in many States. 1t really
elected Bill Allen Governor of Ohio
the first time.
There is vital qucstian at issue in
this country at this time. and that is
whether the country shall pass back
in 1876, into the hands of the Demo-
cratic party. which rent the union
asunder by its treason in 1861 bring
ing on four years of terrible war. or
whether il shall remain in the hands
ofthoSe who preserved the union. The
enemy struggle together. discarding
minor differences. We must do the
snUte.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20

Notice Is hereby given to all persons interested,
that on the 9th day of October. D., 1875 the
Circuit Court of Wapello ounty owa, a dmin-
ilslrators OF the Estate Of Jacob Houk, diseased,
late OF said County. All persons indebted to said
and those having Claims against the same will
present them legally authenticated, to said Court
for allowance
Dated Oct. I'd, 1875. CHLOE !. HOUK,
A b. COMSTOCk
octG-w3t Administrators.
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In siiKilH Licked.

WASHINGTON Oct. Is. The Com
missioners OF Indian Affairs received
at Green River, Wy, dated tho 10th
inst esying that the shoshones have
had a battle with the Arrapahoes and
whipped them,