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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-31
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The pastor of an Independent churcl
in Nevada took occasion before hi.
sermon to observe that complaints
had been made to him rejecting upon
the integrity of unknown persons at.
tending divine service in that temple
and added:
"If any of these pickpockets are
present now, may the Lord smite 'em
right where they are"
Thereupon some twenty or thirty
members of the congregational good
standing,promptly dived down under
their seats.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-31

In California, where everything is
big, the biggest lunatic asylum in the
world is now being erected. 1t is
bigger, at any rate, than any similar
building i'm the United States, altho'
there is one of about the same size i'm
New Jersey. The circuit of Cali
fornia asylum falls only 200 feet short
of mile in extent. 1t is to be built
of stone, with carved corridors up to
the roof, and the words "Dignitas''
and "Opulentia" everywhere engray-
ed. 1t is to cost Sl.5OO,OOO. Maple.
redwood and marble adornments 5
will emblemish the interior. The So
eiety in this institution will be the
choicest in California, and the inmates,
happy in their escape from the atmos-
phere of humbug that prevades the
social and business circles of the
State outside the walls of the asylum,
will dwell in dignity and opulence,
and thank the gracious power that
made them lunatics instead of knaves.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-31
Mu,.,a Nos Gullty.

CHIcAGo, May 24.-Judge Blodsett
delivered his charge to the jury in the
Mum case this morning. lie repre-
septed to them that the case hung. on
the evidence of Jacob Rhem. If they
believed his testimony, that the case
was clear one against Mum. After
an hour and a half spent in delibera-
ton the jury returned verdict of
not guilty.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-31

THE 7th Congressional district in
this State, is to have quite struggle,
perhaps, in the Republican nomlna'-
ing convention. Gen. Williamso"'
of Polk county, Col. Nichols, oi uu'n- ..l
rie, Col. Cummings, of MadisoIl' oo''
DUNCAN, of Lucas, and Judge forrev
of Decatur are the candidates.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-31
FOREIGN.

LONDON, May 25-Uneasiness is felt
regarding the Eastern question. 1t
is fretting all classes of securities.
Those of the governments directly
within this influence suffer most, but
the whole market is Hat. Turkish
and Egyptian bonds are to-day at the
lowest point yet touched. The firm
ness in the rate of discount is attrib-
utable to the same cause, bankers pre-
ferring loss of business to the risk
of locking. up money for considera-
BILE period at a time OF such uncer-
tainty and uneasiness. The supply of
money available for short loans is
very large and not in demand at any
price.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-31
4 cha,k HOUSE /" western kansas.

,
One of the curiosities of this coun-
try is the. vast beds Of chalk. There
is large house built of chalk bricks
at Trego, and il surpasses any thing in
the building line we have ever seen.
The chalk is sawn into bricks smootl,
and regular, and the whole structure
has a handsome appearance. Mr..
John Henry, the proprietor, informs
us that he had some OF the chalk an
alyzed by Il chemist OF Chicago, with
the following result: Ninety-cight
per cent. was pure chalk, one per
cent. was moisture, and one per cent.
wasa a limestone. This for purity far
exceeds the English chalk, which is
now in general use. Mr.. Henry in.
forms us that in his vicinity there i;
an immense supply Of it--enough to
build large city. Undoubtedly
Western Kansas will become celebra
ted for its chalk productions,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-31

A GOOD deal Of discussion is now i'm
progress among Republican journals
as to an Iowa candidate for the Vice
Presidency. In the first place the po-
sition is one in which a really useful
man is sort of lost for influence in the
affairs of the nation. 1t is n sort of
ornamental and honorary place, but
of very little practical importance
except upon the contingency of the
death of the President. This makes
ii vitally necessary that the Vice
President should be q number one
man, but at the same time, this neces-
sity gives rise to kind of shelving
good man. 1t is such political
burial for four years as to make Il
man, in great degree, obliyious ever
after. Ii is not, therefore, a position
that we ought TO seek to put really
valuable men in. 1t may be, howev-
er, that the most expected, is to honor
ooHAC WI titS
ment of Iowa Republicans by being
put forward as their choice for Vice
President. Well, this is very small
matter to bother with when the gain
ing of a national triumph, on which
hang such important results to the
Republic, is at stake. 1t does not
appear to us that it will add an iota
to the justly honored names Of Sena-
tor Wright or Representative McCra-
ry to have such endorsement. Iowa
is Republican by forty thousand ma
jority we need not the name of any
of our distinguished citizens upon
the ticket to aid us i'm carrying the
State, and it seems TO us to be very
plain that whoever may be the lead
ing candidate on the ticket, the Ma
tional Convention will be very likely
to call in the aid Of some distinguish
ed and honored name for Vice Pres
dent, from some of the close States to
assist in the battle.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-31

Hon. JAMES G. BLAINE's illness
seems to be quite severe. On Monday
he had another severe chill, and in the
evening was worse than at any pre-
vious time. He is, however, slowly
recovering again. This is to be par
ticularly regretted, since the hounds
upon his track have not yet let up,
though he has SO completely over
thrown them in all their attacks upon
him so far.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-31

PARIS, May 26-At meeting ofthe
delegates from A workmens societies,
it was decided not to accept the gov
ernmens subvention for expenses of a
visit to Philadelphia to the Centenni-
al Exhibition, subject to the condi-
tion that the government shall select
the delegates.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-31
TELEGRAPHIC.
THE LONDON TIMES ON PlEkE-
POINTS APPOINTMENT.
Il Thimks Well or Him and COlnpli-
msnes the United states.

lt Thimks Well Or Him and COmpsi-
msnts the United states.
LONDON, May 23.-The Times to-
dav says the appointment of Pierre
pont to the Ambassadorship here is
probably intended to satisfy those
who demand high personal character
rather than party service or political
skill as a qualification for office. II
must be admitted that the appoint
ment does not carry so distinct a
meaning as it would have done year
ago previous to the Babcock trial, nor
is it otherwise so desirable as that of
Mr.. Dana.
The article concludes, in the Bab-
cock affair there is really no more
than an error of judgment to be al
legged against Pierrepont. In the me-
gotiations relative to the extradition,
his legal capacity, moderation and
common sense sagacity, for which he
obtains general credit, will be useful
to the United States and will not lack
appreciation.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-31
HORRIBLE Hanging scene.

WORCESTER, MASS, May 26.-Sam1
j. Frost was executed this morning
at the county js M this city for the
murder of his wiic's brother. Frank
lin p. Town, ja'y I, lST5. When the
drop fell terrible scene was enact
ed. The fall was so great that the
head of Frost was jerked from his
body and hung only by the liga-
ments, the blood spurtea in every di-
rection over the scaflold and floor.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-31

DISPATCHES indicate that the forgcr
Winslow, will not be released yet,
Notwithstanding there seems to be a
dead lock between our government
and that Of Great Britain as to the ap-
plication Of the extradition treaty to
his case. Appearances indicate that
the British Government is not willing
to take the responsibility of abroga-
ting the treaty and letting Winslow
go.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-31
The Centcss !, tnI.

PuMApELrHlA, May 2G.--lt is esti-
mated that 10000 people were on the
Exposition grounds to-day. During
the first l3 days, according to official
figures, 49S,S3S people visited the
grounds, Or over three times the
number that visited the Vienna Ex-
position during the same period.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-31

A MAN by the name of A. p. Robin
son has appeared in Washington and
testified before the Sub-Judiciary
Committee of she House, in which he
swears that he handed, at one time, to
Mr.. Blaine a package, but that he did
not know what was in it, Robinson
says that he was at one time chief-en-
gineer of the Ft. Smith Il Little Rock
Railroad, and that the package he
brought to Blaine was from Caldwell,
of Boston. He stated that he never
knew of Blaine having any connec-
tion with the road, and that nothing
was said to him by Caldwell or Blaine
as to the contents of the package. 1t
seems that Blaine, though quite un-
well, was before the committee.
Our telegraphic report yesterday in
regard to it, was very brief. Nothing
appears, however, from the testimony
to prove ANYTHING against Blaine. All
there is in it, amounts only to give
room for vague suspicion. which
Blaine's enemies seek now to obtain
so that they can give out dark hints
that possibly something may be
wrong. Ii is probable that Blaine
will show what that package really
was, if, happily, he may have the
means af hand IN do ca nuis;1o nf T. ;e
own statement. 1t is sufficient for the
rnc1nie" of Mr.. Blaine to show a pos
sibility that he mas vv.----.44-l aana
wrong. and then Blaine sets to work
to explain away the suspicion and
prove the utter impossibility of his
being implicated in wrong. Robin
son says the package was open at both
ends. was delivered to Blaine with no
secrecy, but in the presence of several
ssrtlemen.
Another witness, one Amos p. Cur
ry, OF Little Rock, swore that about
five weeks ago, Robinson told him
that the PACKAGE contained $4,000 in
bonds. Robinson swore that he new
or told anything of the kind, for he
had no knowledge of the contents of
the package. nere is q Hat contra
diction. 1t is a terriho gauntlet OF
falsehood for man to get through
among the blackmailers that are gath
cred to Washington and paid out OF
the peoples treasury.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-31

After the shower, the tranquil sun;
Silver stars when the day is done;
After the snow III. emerald leaves;
After the harvest, golden sheaves.
After the clouds, the violet sky
Quiet woods when the wind goes by.
After the knell, soft silver bells;
joyful greeting from sad farewells,
After the bud, the radiant rose;
After long weeping, swees rep0se;
After the burden, the bliesful mead;
After the fnrrOw, the waking seed.
After the tempest. the lull Of waves;
Aiter the battle, peaceful graves.
After the flight, the dOwny nest
Over the shadowy river-rest.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-31
CONGRESSIONAL.
First Session - -44th Congress
SENATE.
WAsnNaToN, Nav d

WASHINGTON, May 25.
Wright, from Committee on Civil
Service and Retrenchment, reported
back the bill fixing the salary of the
President at $4,000 per annum to-
gether with the message of the Presi-
dent vetoing the same and recon-
mending that the bill be passed not
withstanding the Presidents veto.
Wright said he had been directed by
the Committee to request the Senate
to act on the bill as soon as possible.
Placed on calendar.
AT IL :35 legislative business was
suspended and the Senate resumed
the consideration Of the Belknap ina
parchment with closed doors.
HOUSE.
The Senate amendments to the bill
authorizing the appointment of re-
ceivers of national banks were nom
concurred in.
The House then went into commit
tee of the whole, Springer in the
chair, ON the bill to revise and sim
plify existing laws imposing duties
on imports and to reduce taxation.
Morrison, chairman of committee
on ways and means, addressed the
committee in explanation of the bill.
After speech by Burchard, the re-
port of the committee on foreign
affairs on the Emma Mine investiga-
ton was presented by Hewitt, who
prefixed it with a speech. The report
after a review of the testimony con-
cludes that Gen. Schenck, besides
being director of the Emma Mining
Company, was engaged in speculative
operations in stock with Trenor w.
Park, and others in way to subject
his name and station of United States
Minister to criticism. The committee
therefore, find
First, That ii is improper for an
American Ma ter at the Court of st.
James to connect himself as director
with the Emma Mine CO.. Of London.
Second, That the relations of Gen.
Schenck to the vendors of Emma
Mine and Park were of such a char
acter as to cast suspicion upon his
motives, and subject his action to un-
favorable criticism. But the commit
tee believe he was not guilty of fraud
or of any fraudulent intention in his
connection with the company or the
vendors of the mine.
Third, That his subsequent specu-
latiye dealings in the shares Of the
company We're not compatible with
his diplomatic station and the main
tenance of a position of honor and
usefulness at the Court of st. James.
The committee, therefore, submit the
following resolution, and unanimous
ly recommend its passage by the
House.
4, Resolred, That this House con-
demns the action of Gen. Robert G..
Schenck, L. S. Minister to the court
of St. James, in becoming director
of the Emma Silver Mining Compa-
NY, of London, and his operations in
connection with the shares of said
company, and the vendors thereof as
ill-advised, unfortunate and incom-
patible with the duties of his official
position.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-31
DEFEATED.
The Spaniarsls Licked in Cuba.
900 Of the DOns Turn Their
Toes Up.

New YoRK, May 24.--An engage
ment is reported near Los Cures.
Cuba, lasting all day, between the
Spanish forces and the insurgents, the
latter being victorious. The Spanish
loss is said to be between 1000 and
1900.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-31

'Im q Philadelphia alderman" said
a stout pompous little man, as he ap-
preached the turnstile on the opening
day. .''Oh, that's no natter" answer
ed the gatekeeper; "that don't ex-
clude you. Pay your fifty cents and
yon can go in just the same as the
rest"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-31

POWuCls % Vi Suaih
with litro-glycerine. Besides these
there age many others that have been
intEoa red for blasting purposes, but
they Az follow the, formula of the gil
ant NJ Yderl mixture
Tie. Explosive power of giant pow
der s,bout the same as gun-cotton,
wciNAtfor weight, but cube for cube
the ,DsMer far exccls the latter, and
lis more generally. used for the blast
ing of rock. 1t has done wonders in
advancing the excavation Of tunnels
and heavy rock cuts on railways. and
ecopolaizedl that class of work at
least no per cent. over the old style
of blating with powder.
Y The success of dynamite, or giant
powdetx has, caused many adventure
ers to make up explosive compounds
and tos,somc extent these supposed
impEouements have been more or
less disastrous and destructive Of life
and property. Giant powder cannot
be exploded by ordinary handling,
and tf car load was precipitated
down hill a thousand feet it would
not explode, If yon set fire to the
car lead it would burn freely, but
wouh not explode. If you explode
a la gc percussion cap in the midst
OF. the giant powder there would be
an explosion of the powder. The in
fusioxia serves as a cushion to what
ever force may be applied to il, and
thusa sharp or close impingment of
great powar must be made, or an ex-
plosion cannot be effected. The nj
ro-glycerine does not leak or cvapo-
rate from this silicious earth, and this
further adds safety to
the compound.
Gunpowder and gun-cotton will ex-
plode by spark, but giant powder
will not in that manner. There must
be a powerful explosive force applied
to it, and hence it is far less danger
GUS to handle or transport than any
other explosive. Thomassen, the au-
thor of the Bremerhaven calamity.
knew the safety of the dynamite, and
hence he had arranged his clockwork
to let fall a hammer with the force of
thirty pounds upon percussion cap
i'm the midst Of the powder to effect
its explosion. The jar or fall Of the
cask let go the hammer, and hence
the premature result,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-31

ST. LOUIS, May, 26,-All the lead
ing roads in the country and many
branch lines have notified the Com
mittees on Transportation of the Ma
tional Democratic Convention that
they will carry all delegates and 9TH
ers designing to attend the conven-
ltion at half rates.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-31
-
CAiynlrv.

MFMrHIs, May 26.-Thomas and
Robert Reasonover, yesterday, shot
and instantly killed S. nj. Ellis, a
well known planter, near German
town, this county, and Ia neighbor of
theirs for slandering their wives and
refusing to sign a paper they carried.
Both men are under arrest.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-31

Albany, May 26.--Andrcas Fuchs,
who killed VIM. Simmonds, in Brook
lyn, and then cut up his body in a
horrible manner, has had his sentence
of death commuted to Imprisonment
for life.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-31

TnE Burlington Hdwh-Eye can
take Bristow for President, but it
cannot take Ex-Gov. Stone for del
egate TO Cincinnati. If the Liberal
Republican element is to come back
into the party, as il is generally con-
ceded that it must come if the party
is TO elect the next President, we have
not supposed any one wanted them to
come back under sentence. They
will come, if at all, rs men, and if
they are not to receive good treat
mcnt we should think little of them
for coming. As representative of
such men we know of no reason why
Gov. Stone is not fit and an es-
pecially fit man TO send as delegate
to Cincinnati. The Ha,ck-Ege's reas-
ons, some of them, are good, and are
stated with that papers usual candor
and courage. But we think we have,
on the other side, to sustain our posi-
tion, the most reasons and the best
State Register.
We are glad to know that Ex-Gov.
Stone has concluded to act with the
Republican party in the national con-
test at hand. We feel sure that we
entertain nothing but kind feelings
for Mr.. Stone, but conversant, as we
are, with his political history, we do
not feel that justice to the best inter-
ests of the party will permit us to
favor his being placed on the delega-
tion to represent Iowa in the choice
of a national ticket. We do not wish
to, nor do we think it necessary or
called for, to recount the Governors
political career, but suffice it to say
so much evidence has come under OBJ
servation in regard TO his political
course, that we regard him as an over
ambitious man at the expense of prin-
ciple. In our opinion lie is very far
from reliable. If there is anything
we want more than another i'm our
delegates, ii is purely unselii-h act
ion, men who will plant themselves
on The ground of success for our par
ty and cause, and men in whom the
people have the utmost confidence.
In the exercise of the kindest feeling
toward Gov. Stone, we must still say
that the Republicans of that part OF
the State where he il best known,
cannot follow him in memory through
his political gyrations of the last few
years, and have confidence in him
A man who is only faithful when
honors are showercd upon him, and
flies the track when unsuccessful, has
little to recommend him.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-31

ALBANY, May 26--The fast maif
train jumped tho track here. this
morning and killed the ongineer and
fireman.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-31

CINCINNATI, May 26.--Jas. john
SON, Mayor Of Middlctown, O., while
attempting to jump off train on the
Hamilton & Dayton railroad, was
instantly killed.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-31
TAsec l.er.,.. nr.w-.a

SuNeook, N. H., May 26.-By the
sinking OF small pleasure steamer IN
the river last evening, three persons
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-31
TIE r M g: kG
Sl,5O PER YEAR IN ADVANCE.
40 90 at the end Of six Months.

THE grandchild of the President,
"Nellie's baby" almost year old,
died in England on Sunday last.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-31

G. +. Clarkson in State Register:
"Our friends need be in no danger Of
raising too large a crop of corn. II
fills too many mouths, and enters in
to too many demands to be in the
way. II makes bread for man, hor-
ses, hogs, cattle, sheep, and chickens.
II makes starch, lard pork, mutton,
beef, and whisky. 1t is converted in
to vinegar, nloiasses and gum. Aid
win Keep till 1t can be converted into
money. Corn is king"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-31

An English Judge says that half the
divorces OF the world are caused by
! the fiirtations Of married people.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-31
WARRINGTON.

WAsHINGToN, May %.
The Cabinet considered to some ex-
tent the situation Of affairs in the
Black Hills country. ASSURANCES
have been given that an influential
band of Sioux are willing to relin-
qnish their domain there and remove
to reservations i'm the Indian Terrific
ry. All correspondence in that par
ticular was referred to the Secretary
Of the Interior, who will give instruc-
tions to Agents of the Interior De-
partment regarding proper negotia-
tions in that direction, would this
portion of the Sioux Nation positive
ly signify its willingness to settle the
Indian treaty. The hope is expressed
that the entire formidable part of the
hostile Indian race may soon be DOM
iciled in that territory.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-31

TnE Dubuque Telegraph, another
leading Democratic paper, repudiates
tho iinancial plank of the Iowa De-
mocracy, promulgated at their recent
State convention.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-31

WAsHINGToN, May 25-The House
banking and currency committee to-
day agreed to report and recommend
the passage of Representative Ram
dalIs bill to authorize the purchase
of silver bullion to the extent of 500
OOO.OOO with any money in treasury
and issue the resulting silver coin
provided that not more than $1,000
coo of money shall be used at any one
time in purchasing such bullion.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-31

LOUISVILLE, May 26.-The Vaudc-
Vile theatcr here burned this morn
ing. Loss $4,000, insurance 1880.
The manager ii. J. Chapman, lost
S3,OO0. Twenty actors and actresses
also lost heavily. John Lane, prop
erty manager, was asleep when the
fire broke out and was badly burned.
Several tircmen were Injured by the
breaking Of ladder.
BosToN, May 26.-IIollingsworth's
paper millht North Grattan, is burned.
Loss $l40,OW. Insurance $4,000.
An ESQ 600 Fire.
TAMAQuA, Pa, May 26.--Thc Union
hotel and adjoining stores burned
this morning. Loss $4,000.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-31

WASHINGTON, May 25.-The Senate
Postal Committee agreed to report a
bill to restore the franking privilege
for all letters or packages sent on
purely official business by heads of
business and Executive Departments
or by Senators or members of the
House of Representatives. The bill
will contain severe penalties TO pre-
vent the misuse of official franks.