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The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-04-27
The PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD,
THE GREAT TRUNK LINE

Fast Mail Route of the United States,
will be the most direct, convenient and economl-
cal way of reaching Philadelphia and this great
Exhibition from all sections of the country. It's
trains To and from Philadelphia will pass
through q grand centennial depot, which the
company have erected at the main entrance TO
the Exhibition grounds for the accommodation
ofpassengers who wish to stop at or start ironi
the numerous large hotels contiguous TO THIS ksta-
ton and the EXhibtion-a convenience oil the
greatest value to visitors, and Afforded eXciu-
sivelv by the Pennsylvania railroad, which is the
only line running direct to the Centennial build
ings. Excursion trains will also stop ut the En-
campment of the Patrons OF HusDahufy, at Eihi
station, on this road.
The Pennsylvania railroad is the grandest rail-
way organization in the world. 1t controls seven
thousand miles ofrOadway, forming continuous
lines to Philadelphia, New York. baltimore, and
Washington, over which luxurious day ana
night ears are run from Chicago, st. Louis, Louis
vile, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Columbus, To-
ledo, Cleveland, and Erie, without change.
Its main line is laid with double and third
tracks of heavy steel rails upon deep Ded OF
broken stone ballast, and Its bridges are all OF
iron or stone. Its passenger trains are equipped
with every known Improvement for comfort ana
81 fety, and run AT faster speed for greater
dis tances than the trains of any line on The con-
tinent. The company has largely increased It's
equipment. for centennial travel, ana VIII be
prepared to build in its own shops, locomotives
and passenger cars at short notice suihclent 10
fully accommodate any extra demand. The I'M
equaled resources at the command of the com
pany guarantee the most perfect accommoda:
tions for all its patrons during the centennial
exhibition.
The magnificent scenery for which the Penn.
sylyania railroad is so justly celebrated pre-
sents 10 the traveller over its perfect roadway an
ever changing panorama Of river, mountain ana
landscape views unequaled in America.
The eating stations this line are unsur
passed. Meals will be furnished at suitable
hours and ample time allowed for enjoying them
Excursion tickets at reduced rates, will be sold
at all prncipol railroad ticket offices in the west
northwest, southwest.
Be sure that your tickets read via the grea
Pennsylvania route to the Centennial.
FRANK THOMSON, ID. NJ. BOYD, Jr.,
General Manager Genl Passr Agent
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IOWA AGRICULTURAL MATTERS.
What the Iowa Farmers Raised Last
Year.

From advance sheets Of the report of
the Secretary of the State Agricultural
Society for 1875 we give few items
which will show the productiveness of
this State.
Corn has come to be the leading cereal
of the State, and Iowa is making rapid
strides in its production. 1t is estimated
that the area planted in corn in Iowa was
5,OOO,O 900 acres, which at the ratio of in
crease of the previous crop, would make
the product of the State over l5O,000,000
bushels or over one sixth the product OF
the Union. But the decrease in price
mere than balances the increase in guam
tity, so that the producer will not realize
so much as from the previous crop by
S6.OOO,OOO. The average yield is twenty
four bushels per acre. This is not half
| what it could be with proper cultivation.
The same quantity might be raised on
one-half the number of acres.
The wheat crop for the State is estin-
ated to have been 37,75G,900 bushels, IA
decrease of nearly 100000 from 1874
The department of cattle is prosperous,
and shows marked improvement during
the year. In 1874 there were no sales of
herds of improved breeds. In 1875 there
were seven public sales-472 females at
$I94,475, and 100 males at $25, 625.
The interest manifested in improved
breeds of hogs has assumed great impor-
lance The number of hogs packed in
the State in the winter Of 1915 was
400, 227, against 37O,735 the previous
year-an increase of 39,l93. Pork pack
ing is becoming one of the leading enter
prises of the State 1t has become so sys-
tematized that all of the animal is utilized
The oat crop promised prodigious re-
turns early in the season, but wind storms
did much damage The area in this
grain is nearly 100000 acres, which
produced about 80 100000 bushels, and
added over $9,OOO,OOOO, to the wealth of
the State for the grain alone.
The State product of rye, barley, buck
wheat and fax, which are minor cereals in
Iowa, is estimated at $2,323,64l.
The potato is great staple in Iowa. In
1874 the yield was 7,590,040 bushels
an increase of 1,923,39O bushels. EST
mating the area at 10000 acres, at this
ratio of increase the crop for 1875 reach
ed 100000 bushels, producing reve-
nue. of $2,25O,OO0,
Here, then, we have revenue from
leading products as follows:
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Centennial Exhibition
philadelphia, Pa.

TNHIS GREAT INTERNATIONAL EAHlBl-
/ TION. designed to commemorate the one
hundredth anniversary Of American lndepcn-
dence. will open May 10Th. and close November
lnth lS.6 Al nations ofthe world ana all the
states and Territories of the Union Wlll partIcl-
pate bringing together the most comprehensive
collection of art treasures. mechancai lhNeh-
tons, scientific discoveries, manufacturing
tural products ever exhibited. The grounds de-
voted 10 the Exhibition are situated on the line
OF the Pennsylvania railroad, and embraces Tour
hundred and flrty acres of Paramount Park, all
highly improved and ornamented, on which are
erected the largest buildings ever constructed,
five of these covering an area Of fifty acres and
costing 81 200. The total number of buildings
erected for the purposes of the Exhibition Is over
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Wabash
Fast Mail Route.

The WABASH LINEis seven hours quicker than
any other route from KeOkuk TO Indianapolis,
Cincinnati. Fort Wavne, Toledo, Detroit, CleNe-
land, Buffalo, New York and Boston
puIImsn,s Slecpers and elegant Day Coaches
are run through 10 Toledo and Cleveland without
change. connecting with through cars TO New
York and Boston.
y The WABASH Is equipped with the ImproTeo
- Aromatic Air Brake and Miller Couplers. The
track is laid with steel rails and is acknowledged
: TO bc the best in the West.
Ask for Tickets via KeOkuk and the wabash
Line.
w. l.. MALCOLM, J. >. LALARIs'
Cien'l Pass'r AGt, Gcnl West II ASt,
- Toledo. ~. LOUIS.
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From dispatches from various portions
of Missouri we learn the following facts
in regard to the fruit crop of that State
The apple crop viii be abundant. 1t was
supposed that the peach crop was killed,
but it is now believed that about half a
crop will be realized of that fruit. The
cherry, pear, grape and other fruits are un-
injured, and will produce as usual, large
crops.
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Total. -. 81 ,9o4,3Sl
In less than twenty years Iowa will pro-
duce sufficient to feed the world, it she
continues to increase according to the ratio
of the past two decades. What she
most needs is cheap transportation to
market As it now is, it requires nearly
one fourth her product to get the rest to
market.
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Keokuk 81 Des MOineS Railway
A. TIMETABLE.
No. 147

- Keokuk with the Toledo, Wabash Il West
ern. the Toledo Peoria q Warsaw the Chicag
Harrington ~ Quincy and the Mirsissippi VAL
Iey& I.s.ern Railway, ana the Packets On the
Mississippi liver.
AT farmington, with the Burlington& South
i ern Railway. .
At EIdon. with the chicago, ROCK lsland q
p Pacific road. Southwestern branch.)
!. At OttHmwa. with the Burlington Il Missouri
! River. and the ST. Louis. Kansas City and North
ern raj 'rOads.
~ AT EddyvilleTransfer, with the Central Rail
roam of Iowa. ,
Aides Moines and Altoona, Win the Chlcago
z Rock Island IL Pacific road.
At Des Mones, with the Des MONIES ana or
Dodge Railroad. =, -,
q At Grand Junction with the ChlcaSoS NorIh'
Z western railroad.
AtFort Dodge, with the Illinois Central road
SLEEPING CARS ON ALL GEO. H.H0GkllG
LaLS.IN .. w
JOHNGlNlN, Supcrlhlthoel
Gnl Ticket Agt.
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Notice.
u. S. INTERNAL REVENUE
Special Taxes
MAY l. 1876. to April 30, 1877.

The Revised Statutes of the u. S., Sections
32s2 3s4T, 1928, and 1928, require any person en-
gagged in any business, ayocation, or employ
ment which renders him liable to Special Tax,
TO procure and place conspicuously in his cs-
adjustment or place of business a Stamp de-
noting the payment of said Special Tax for the
Special-Tax Year beginning May !, 1876, before
commencing or continuing business after April
30, 1876.
THE TAXES EMBRACED WITHIN THE PROVISIONS
OF THE LAW ABOVE QUOTED ARE THE Fol-
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Any person, so liable, who shall fail to comply
with the foregoing requirements win be sub
ject TO severe penalties.
Persons or Firms liable to pay any of the
Speciai Taxes named above must apply to John
Lofiand, Deputy Collector OF Internal Revenue
nj Oskaloosa, Iowa. and pay for and procure the
Special-Tax Stamp or Stamps they need, prior
10 May ]. 1876, and
Without Further Notice.
ID. ID. PRATT.
Commissioner of Internal Revenue.
OFFICE OF INTERNAL REVENUE,
Washington, ID. G, February LIST, 1875.
Mar23k8Ok Apr20k27
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control them. The testimony oil our best cltl-
gems. of all classes, establishes the fact, that
CHERRY PICTORIAL will and does relieve and
cure the affecting disorders of the Throat and
Lungs beyond any other medicine. The most
DANGEROUS affections of the Pulmonary Organs
Weld TO its power; and cases of Consumption.
cured by this preparation are publicly known,
so remarkable as hardly to be believed, were
they not proven beyond dispute. As a remedy,
it is adequate, on which the public may rely
for full protection. BY curing Coughs, the
forerunners of more serious disease it saves I'M
numbered lives, and an amount of suffering not
to be computed. 1t challenges trial, and con-
vinces the most sceptical. Every family should
keep it on hand as protection against the early
and unperceived attack of Pulmonary Alice
tons, which are easily met ut first, but which
become incurable, and too often fatal, if neg
lected. Tender lungs need this defence; and it
is unwise to be without it. As safeguard to
children, amid the distressing diseases which
beset the Throat and Chest of childhood, CHERRY
PEcToRAL is invaluable; for, by its timely use,
multtudes are rescued from premature graves,
and saved to the love and affection centred on
them. 1t acts speedily and surely against ordi-
nary colds securing sound and health-restoring
sleep. No one will suffer troublesome Influ-
enza and painful Bronchitis, when they know
how easily they can be cured.
Originally the product of long, laborious, and
successful chemical investigation no cost or toll
Is spared in making every bottle in the utmost
possible perfection. II may be confidently relied
upon possessing all the virtues it has ever
exhibited, and capable OF producing cures as
memorable as the greatest IL has ever effected.
PREPARED By
Or. ]. C. AVER 4 Co.. Lowell, Ma.s.,
Practical and Analytical Chemists.
SOLD sy ALL pRrGossTs xyExywHxxE.
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Robes, Blankets. Betting,
BAY HORSE.

p. S.-He manufactures the best and
latest style of harness of Pittsburgh oak
leather and warrants all his work to give
satisfaction. 81
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THIS standard article is COM
pounded with the greatest care.
Its effects are as wonderful and
as satisfactory as ever.
1t restores gray or faded hair to
its youthful color.
1t removes all eruptions, itching
and dandruff. Vt gives the head
cooling, soothing sensation of great
comfort, and the scalp by its use
becomes white and clean.
BY its tonic properties it restores
the capillary glands to their normal
vigor, preventing badness, and max
ing the hair grow thick and strong.
AS a dressing, nothing has been
found so effectual or desirable.
A. A. Hayes, M. D., State AS
sayer Of Massachusetts, says, 1.-The
constituents are pure, and carefully
selected for excellent quality; and
| consider it the BEST PREPARATION
for its intended purposes"
Price. One Dollar.
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For Sale OF EXCHANGE,
will sell the entire north half of block Z,
west OskaloOsa. together with the improve
mCnts, consisting of the large
Brick Livery and Feed Barn.

formerly run in connection with the st, James
Hotel,) 56X6O it. and two stories high. There j:
ample accommodation fora large number oil
horses, and it is at present doing a remunera
tive business.
The lots have front on the Central II. r. OF
Iowa, of 1856 feet, running west on Liberty stree
the entire length OF the block, to Mill street. OF
which there has recently been erected a nea
and commOdious frame house, with other i'm
provements, which will be sold with the prop
erty if desired
The lots fronting on the railroad afford splen
did location for Il commission warehouse OF
lumber yard, and in connection with the large
and substantial brick building, Costing origin
ally $500 o. affords an opportunity for a planning
mill or carriage and agricultural mandatory
seldom offered to the enterprising citizens o.
OSkalOOSa.
This property will be sold on very easy terms
just money enough down to secure it, (the bal
ance can remain for years if desired, or will bt
exchanged for farm. In the mean time the
public can always be accommodated with plen
ty of stable room and feed, ut the usual low
rates, by calling on the subscriber or his agen
on the premises.
26-tf E. III. LoNGsHORE.
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Ayers
Cherry Pectoral,
For Diseases of the Throat and Lungs,
such as Coughs, Colds, Whooping-
Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma,
and Consumption.

Among the great
discoveries of modern
science, few are of
more real value TO
, mankind than this eff
/, fectual remedy for all
( diseases of the Throat
and Lungs. A vast
trial of its virtues,
throughout this and
other countries, has
shown that it does
surely and effectually
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RAILROADS
Chicago, Rock Island
&PaCifC R. R.

Trains connect al Grinnell, both East and est
with trains of the Central Iowa line. Also at
Des Moines with Keokuk & DcS MONIES H. H.,
for all Western points.
Trains connect at EldOn with trains OF the
Keokuk & Dies Moines Il. r., for all points in
Kansas and Northern Missouri.
Tickets for sale via this road at all principal
ticket offices.
A. NJ. SMITH,
III RYDDIE. Genl Pass. Agent.
Gpn'l Stunt.
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Bucki1ag CHAINS Dye
FOR THE WHISPERS.
This elegant preparation may be
relied on to change the color Of the
beard from gray or any other I'M
desirable shade, to brown or black,
at di~cretion. 1t is easily applied,
being in one preparation, and quick
ly and effectually produces a per-
manent color, which will neither
rub nor wash off.
Manufactured by r. p. HALL & CO.,
NASHUA, N. H.
Sold BY all Druggists, saa Dealers in Medicines.
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Or. ]. C. AVER 4 Co.. Lowell, Ma.s.,
Practical and Analytical Chemists.
SOLD sy ALL pRuGossTs KyExywaxxx.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-03-20
Rather Mixed Up.

The Golden Pule copies q story from
the Boston Traveller to the effect that
Rev. Mr.. Murray, its editor, bore upon
his stalwart shoulder to his office n huge
branch OF tho old elm, and complains
that siuco the appearance Of tho story hc
has been terribly beset by relic flends
for pieces Of the wood whereupon the
business manager OF tho paper states,
"that Mr.. Murray wishes to use oil tho
wood himself /; second, that Mr.. Muir
ray has given it oil away and, third,
that Mr.. Murray never got a piece Of
the old elm, that he WAS out Of town
that night, that the old elm is still stand
ing, and that the Golden Rule Office is
burned to the ground, 80 that there is
no use in coming around besides he
had had it sawed into wooden mallets,
with which ho will brain every man,
woman or child who attempts to ascend
tho Office stairs for any purpose other
than subscribing for the paper, SC help
him George Washington.
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since 1 have reflected upon tho matter,
my moral sense has once more asserted
itself, and is outraged. l state the mat.
ter as fairly rs I can. I have been to
picnics myself, rs n married man, and
made myself agreeable to the lsdics.
Well. in Persia this might have cost me
my life, or the expense OF n scco"d est1h'
lishmcrt. So far there il every excuse
for Simpson. But, on the other hand,
the astounding factremAins that theroarc
four Mrs. Simpsons at Bussoa. When
ever I look at his quiet, businessllke
face, or hear him talking to my wife and
the girls about Persian scenery, this
revelation Of his strikes me anew with
wonder. OF course I have not told
them about his domestic relations it
would bc too great shock to their re.
spectiye Systems ; yet the possession OF
such secret all to myself is too hard to
bear. and I have, therefore, laid 1t be-
fore the public. The whole thing rc.
solves itself into n rulc.of.three sum.
II even a quiet, respectable fellow like
Simpson, residing at Bussora, has four
wives, how many wives-well, I don't
mean exactly that but how much
queerer things must people do who are
not so quiet and respectable as Simpson,
aud who live still further oft
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-03-20
The Origin of the Investigation.

The following is given by Il Washing.
ton letter as the origin of the Belknap
investigation: While in search for
house for his family 10 December, B.
Il. Lewis, OF Alabama, was referred to
G. o. Armcs, n real estate agent. Dur
ing their search for house Mr.. Armes
in conversation stated to Mr.. Lewis that
he had formerly belonged to tho army,
but was dismissed through tho enmity
of Belknap; that il he had the assistance
Of member of Congress he could in
sixty days develop facts TINT would
force Belknap to resign. Mr.. Lewis
rendered his assistance, and they subse.
quently had several interviews. Mr..
Lewis, being impressed, sought the al
vice OF Mr.. Randall, who advised that
the facts be brought.beforo Mr.. Clymer,
chairman Of the committee 'ou expendi-
turos in the war department. Mr.. Lewis
and Armes sNw Mr.. Clymer, and the
latter gave list OF witnesses, includ-
ing Marsh. Afterwards Mr.. Clymer
thought ArmeS was acting in bad faith,
rs the secretary said Armes had pro,
posed, il he we're restored to tho army
md certain other conditions complied
with, hc would drop the matter. Mr..
Lewis said il Armes were seeking only
to levy blackmail Of course they could
have nothing to do with it, but advised,
rs Armes had furnished the names OF
witnesses, that they be called and exam
ined, which was done.
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Did Not Want II.

A good story is told Of Mr.. James G.
Fair, one OF the four stockholders who
control the celebrated "bonnnza" mines
ut Virginia City, Nevada, aud who is
supposed to have an annual income IRON
that source OF several hundred thousand
dollars year. A theater troupe which
recently performed in Virginia city
visited the great mines, Mr.. Fair, who
is the superintendent Of the mines, ut
tired in his well-worn blue flannel min.
ing suit, escorted the visitors through
tho different levels. On reaching dny.
light ouce more, one Of the company
offered q four.bit piece to the oblig.
ing guide, with the remark: " Here,
my man, wc are muck obliged to you. :"
The astonished superintendent declined
the coin. "0hl take it, said tho visi.
tor, "and got drink for yourself. !"
"Thank You, I don't believe want it, "
said Mr.. Fair. "But, why not 7" was
the rejoinder. "Whnt reason have
you \" "Well," replied Mr.. Fair,
"there is no particular reason, except
that have six hundred and forty thou
sand dollars in tho bank up there on the
hill that I can't for the life OF me think
how to invest"
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Fashion Notes.

Bows, sashes and loops are placed
on appropriate parts OF the dress all
HbihiDl.
"Pull back" skirts AM bustles a la
HOttentot, are de rigcur in tho world Of
fashion.
French chemiyes are OF the sack
shape, with sleeves cut with the body OF
the garment.
Partisan lingerie rivals in cheapness
the productions Of american garments
for underwear.
Percale, cambric, calico and lawn will
take the place OF linen and batiste for
suits next summer.
Black silk sacks will be worn for street
wraps, cut very lorg and OF similar
shape to those now in vogue.
The new calicoes and cambrics for
spring wear have plain grounds show
ing stripes, checks, .plaids, and dashcs
Of color.
For millinery purposes there arc
basket woven, granite woven, and sergo
silks III cream aud all other fashionable
colors.
The latest thing in thimbles is q cap
piece of agate, onyx, or crystal inserted
iu the top Of the usual rim OF silver or
gold.
White and cream colored cashmere
dolmans are shown for evening wraps,
covered with elaborate designs i'll tinsel
braids.
One deep, long pocket, either plated
or gathered, appears on the left side
OF nearly every imported costume this
spring.
Gros grain ribbons will bo used in
trimming bonnetS, but serge and basket
woven ones arc also shown for that pur-
pose.
Box plated ruftles and flources arc
preferred by modistes for stylish suits in
course Of preparation for Easter Sunday
md after Lent.
Basques with Continental waistcoats,
worn over deep, round overskirts, and
long princess polonaises, are both fa'
vorite styles for making up calico
dresses.
Fastidious ladies' choose French per-
Gale, corresponding in weight with
Lonsdale cambric and French cambria,
in preference 10 any other material for
their lingerie.
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Something about Erergrecns.

Eversreens, says the Agricu7urist,
are very useful for their timber. their
cheerfulness in winter, and especially
for the fact that as wiud.brcaks they are
as effective in winter as in summer.
They are less planted than they would
be were there not a general idea that
they are difficult to manage. For gen.
crai utility We place first the white pine,
n native which is always beautiful, grows
with fair rapidity, and its wood is more
generally useful than that OF any otaer
tree; the supply is annually diminish
ing, while the price is increasing. The
next most desirable species Of pine for
the planter is the Scotch pine. This
makes itself quite at home in this coun-
try, and adapts itself to a great variety
OF soil. Its wood is about as valuable
MS that Of tho white. Norway spruce is
the most generally planted Cyergreen in
this country. 1t is one OF the best for
screens, as it is hardy and suitedto near
" all situations; its wood in Europe oc-
cupies the Same place that white pine
does in this country. Arbor-vitT is n
native species, also valued for screens;
it is more dense than the Norway spruce,
and is of rather slower growth. The
wood, incorrectly called white cedar, III
durable. Red cedar was ut Que time
highly praised as Il desirable evergreen,
but its popularity has waned, and it IL
at present justly regarded rs inferior to
those We hayo named.