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ALE og Enhver der matte have
III Nogst at fordre paa Boet efter
afgangne Planter William PIasket
indkaldes herved med 8 Maaneders
Varsel at anmelde og bevisliggj0re
deres Krav for undertegnede Ret.
Frederiksteds Skilteret, st. Croix
den l5de Mai 1876.
G. SARAUW.
, 1876-06-01

A NOBLE WOMAN wealthy lady of
New York has signalized her name ard
and done her sex lasting honor by an
act of beneicence which can scarcely be
overpralsed. Tourists ascending the
Hudson river have observed on the
high banks at West Point command
ing structure, which has been pointed
out to them as Cozzen's Hotel and
visitors to this classic region have not
failed to sojourn for period within its
walls. A short time since its popular
proprietor died. and since that time the
hotel has been unoccupied, NO suitable
successor having been found. Now,
however, a change comes over its desti-
nies. It has been purchased by the
lady to whom we have referred. to be
converted into hospital, or sanitarium
rather, for convalescing patients in the
New York hospitals--those who are re-
covering from fevers or other illness.
, 1876-06-01

A SAD INCIDENT AT THE FLooDS.-The
floods, which have caused SO much
havoc among property in New England, !,
fortunately caused but little loss of life
compared with the fatal results of SIM
lar events. One OF the saddest Incl
dents in connection with the late dis
asters occurred at Taftsville, Conn. 1t
becomes necessary to strengthen the
approach to the west side of the dam,
and men and material were ferried
across the river in boat at q safe dis
tance above the dam. Two trips had
been made, and George Blackman, a
young man about twenty-five years old,
was returning alone.
While he was crossing, great mass
of beams and timbers from the ruins
above foated down the river and closed
about the boat. He tried desperately
to escape from it while 1t bore him
steadily toward the dam, but he was so
surrounded that he could not. He
struggled terribly till within hundred
feet of the fall, and then dropping his
oar, rose to his feet. Tie helplessness
of his situation was plain, but he made
no sign, and as the boat yielded to the
impetus of the swifter current near the
brink, he gave no cry. The boat shot
over the dam. he still standing erect.
and both were lost in the furious waters
beneath. The boat re appeared farther
down the stream, but the man who met
his death so bravely was never seen
again. To add to the horror of the
scene, his wife, standing with hundreds
of spectators on the shore, was witness
of all the horrible tragedy. Mr.. Black
man was a 1aan of fine character and
highly esteemed. He had only recently
married. his wife being a daughter of
Rev. r. P. Stanton, of Greeneville.
, 1876-06-01

People WHO oADvEn11sE.-The Boston
Post says: !: People who advertise are
smarter than those who don't, better
looking, too, nine to ten. This ID nat
ural if not logical. Advertising is an
indication of intelligence and looks.
At all events the world believes in those
who advertise, and it plants its dollars
in their pockets. Slch are live people
and in these days nobody wants any
thing to do with any but your live men
and women. Our advice to everybody
except in m6trimcny--is to advertise.
1t is sure to return largely, increase
your reputation as business man,
make hosts of friends, and add to the
number of shrewd and sensible people
in the world, of which there has never
yet been an overstock.
URBAN1TIEs OF TRAvEL.-As the train
Opped for ten minutes, and that in
dividual who goes along tapping the
wheels with his hammer was passing
rapidly by the smoking car. one Of the
windows was hoisted and torrent of
tobacco-splt was elected which COM
pletely deluged him. The machinise
paused for moment, and, wiping some
of the streams from his person, said to
the offender:
Mister. what part of the country
did you come from?"
Me?" said the splitter, puckering
his lips for another expectoration. "I
came from Kansas
~ thought so," said the machinist,
" for if you had lived in Massachusetts,
or Connecticut, they would have had q
water-wheel in your mouth long ago.
Boston Bulletin.
, 1876-06-01

New York. May pa fire broke out
this afternoon in the Moulding Mill
of John S. Yoomis, at the corner of
Baltic and Nevins streets Brooklyn.
The flames spread rapidly, and damaged
the property to the extent of about
$40, 900; $25. 900 being lost in stock and
machinery, aud the balance on the
building. The property was fully in-
sured.
Providence, r. l., May 29.-Free-
man & Francis stable has been burned,
loss 10000, insurance $4,000 on the
stock, and $4,000 on the building.
Ten hacks and about 60 horses were
brrned.
WASHINGTON CRY, May 2s.-Post
Offices established. Atalanta, Yakima
County, W. T.; Ceder Grove. Whatcom
County. W. T. Postmasters appointed,
Newton R. Barber, Corvallis Oregon;
Benton County, Oregon. Isaac N. Eos.
ter, Jewell, Clatsop County Oregon; S.
NJ. Martin. Zana, Polk County Oregon.
New YORK. May 2S.-The efforts to
stop liquor selling yesterday were a
perfect failure. There was open defi.
ance everywhere. Thousands of places
including Gardens.' Music Halls, were
open as usual, only 81 arrests were
made for violating the law.
The grain export trade was surpris-
ingly brisk on Saturday. Charter en-
gagements are reported to the amount
of $1,000 bushels of grain from this
market; IL, 900 from Philadelphia and
"a, 900 from Baltimore. The unantici-
pated activity attributed among grain
merchants to the combined influences
of two causes. prospects of war in Eu-
rope and the rise in the gold premium
New YORK, May 2S.- Another acci-
dent occurred at PottsvilIs yesterday.
Two were killed, three of those in
jured in the recent explosion will die.
New HAVEN. May 28.-On Saturday
night burglars opened the safe of J. B.
Kibbey & Son, 316 and 31S Chape! St..
and carried away $4,000 worth of
jewelry.
New YORK. May 29.--Lucky Baldwin
arrived here from Chicago where he has
been dangerously i'll. He is still poorly.
james Fl. Latham is still detained
here by serious illness.
LONDON. May GA Berlin dispatch
states that the Porte has indirectly noti-
fed the powers that it will on no
account consent to a two months armis-
tice.
A Berlin corresT ondent telegraphs
that the Servian militia number 100, 600
infantry and 100,00 cavalry, with 300
pieces of artillery ready for action.
Their hospital utensils have been pur-
chased at Vienna.
The Southern Sclavonian journals
freely assert that the Selvian Govern
ment supplies the Bulgarian insurgents
with arms and ammunition, and also
sends tlem experienced leaders.
The Bulgarians are occupying the
Belka1hasse.
SALoNIcA, May 2S-Four more Turks
who took part in the murder Of the
Consuls have been sentenced to death,
and thirteen were sentenced to various
terms of penal servitu 1e-some for life.
, 1876-06-01

A GOOD mother was trying to explain
to young hopeful the other day about
fighting against the devil. After telling
the little fellow who the devil was and
how hard he was to resist successfully,
he turned round and said : Mamma,
I'd be scared of the old devil. but if I
was to come across one of his little
devils I'd knock the stuffing out Of
him.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-03-08
Moro scandal.

CHrcAeo, March 4.-The part which
Geo. Z. Robinson, of Baltimore, and
Geo. A. Armes have taken in the Bel
knap disgrace, has led to an cxamina-
ton of the army records, which
shows that they both lost their places
in the army through their own scam
dalons practices upon charges pre-
fcrrcd by superior officers, and after
q formal court martial and not
through the instrumentality of the
late Secretary. George Il. Robinson
was captain in the 10th cavalry and
was arraigned before a general court
martial at st. Louis Oct. 25th, 1874,
on charge Of fraud against the Gov
eminent, which fraud consisted in
drawing his pay repeatedly for the
same months. The full proceedings
Of the court show q series of frauds
extending over two years Of time,
practiced not only upon the Govern
ment at New York, Philadelphia,
Baltimore, Galveston and other points,
but for false charges for goods and
medical practice. Robinson also did
not hesitate each time he drew his pay
to commit perjury. The court found
him guilty, and passed the following
sentence: "And the court does there
fore sentence Captain Geo. Robinson
of the Tenth Cavalry to be cashiered,
to forfeit to the u. S. all pay and al
lowances now due or to become due
and to have his crime, name, place of
abode and punishment published in
and about Philadelphia and st. Louis.
Geo. A. Armes was also Captain
in the 10th cavalry, and was tried be-
fore court martial ut Leavenworth,
Kansas, March 10th, 1870, and was
dismissed from the service by COM
mand Of Gen. Sherman. The court
found him guilty of conduct unbc-
coming an officer, his offence being
the exhibition of obscene pictures to
female servQnts at the post. Armes
was also guilty of other offences. such
as lying, in which he was regarded as
q proficient.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-03-08
I0wa.sCOndcnsed.

Little Jessie Ramsey, OF Clinton
only nine years old, has attended the
public school rs consecutive days,
without being once tardy.
The Germania Benevolent Society,
of Burlington, celebrated the twenty
fifth anniversary Of It's organization
on the Goth ult.
Mrs. Rollins, of Cedar Rapids, has
brought suit against druggist OF
that city for $4,000 damages for
carelessness in filing prescription
The young ladies of the academic
department ofthe Visitation Academy
at Dubuque, gave highly intellectl,'
al and musical entertainment on Tues
day evening.
Five boys, whose ages range from
IL to 10, ran away from their homes
in DEBORAH last week, and struck out
for the Black Hills. Ono Of them
stole 500 from his father.
Mr.. Allen Smith, of Dutch Creek
Washington county, buys wedding
suit. takes out license to marry
concludes 10 suicide, swings from q
beam in the barn, is cut down, and
still lives.
The manager of the Dubuque coun
ty poor house is in trouble. Foul
hundred and twenty dollars for thu
feed of two horses for three months
exclusive Of hay and other like bill
paid to himself, displease the tax pay
crs
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-03-08
From the Daily Of Mar. Q.
FATAL IfAILROAD ACCIDENT.
A well-KnOwn CitiKsm OF Ottumyya
Rum Over ana Killed BY
Ahn G,ava

Run over and KILLED BY
tho Cars.
This afternoon this community was
thrown into fcvcrish state of excite
mcnt over the rumor that Phinncas
III. Niles. a well-known citizen of this
place, had been killed by the cars. A
reporter started out OH tour of in.
quiry, and after time found a man
who knew of the circumstance, and
from him learned that Mr.. Niles. was
killed as above stated at WOODBURY.,
q few miles west of Charlton. 1t
seems that while ut or near Wood
burn Mr.. Niles climbed down to un-
couple the engine from the train, and
while in the act Of pulling the pin,
slipped and fell to the ground, and
was run over. The body was brought
down, we understand, at A 40, by the
passenger train, but we have no fur
Their particulars than as given above.
Mr.. Niles has lived in this city for
several years, and was formerly a
passenger conductor on the Iowa
Central. After he left the Central he
was clerk i'm the grocery store Of O.
X. Abels, and only recently obtained
a situation as brakeman on tbs G. b.
&c q. Mr.. Niles was a sober, indus
trious man, and was a gentleman in
every sense Of the word. He was
formerly from Michigan, we believe,
and has no relatives in the city except
his own family.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-03-08

The GATE City says that foNsome
time past man named John Brady
has kept saloon at Saverton, seven
miles below Hannibal, on tho ST. i.
X. Il N. ny. lie had in his employ
a bartender named Bradley, who
was very obnoxious to the laborers
on the work. Friday afternoon there
was a row, in which Bradley took
part. That night the saloon was SET
on fire. Brady, the proprietor, was
inside, drunk and asleep. Ito was
rescued hefarc tho building was ell.
tlrely burned down, but before he
could be gotten out he was literally
roasted alive. lie lived until Avt
O'Clock the next morning, when HI
died, There IL much excitement over
the affair. ~ " - y
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-03-08
The Mex icap RevelutionisssC Cleaned
Ont.

VrnA CRuz February 2G, via. IIa-
vana, 3.--As steamer was leaving
Vera .Ernz, kilograms were received
from the interior of Mexico annonnc-
ing the triumph of the Government
at all points. The different revolu-
tfOnary plans published show that
there had been no understanding
among the rebel leaders. The Gov
eminent had asked loan Of $500, 600
from merchants of the capitol, which
was Immediately granted and the
money placed at President Lerdos'
disposal.
A reception and ball OF the resi-
dence of Minister Foster on Wash
toms birthday, and was attended by
the President and a member of the
Cabinet and the foreign Legation and
piitr of society.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-03-08

CINCINNATI, March 6.--It having
been stated in this a. ms, news dis
patches, that Washington capital
newspapers, Of yesterday, contained
a statement that money had been paid
to Mrs. Rclknap to secure the pay
mcnt Of a claim Of the Bowler estate
or Of the kentucky Central r., Hon.
Geo. II. ,Pendleton, executor of the
Bowler estate and President of the
Kentucky Central r. r., this p, M,
sends telegram TO Hester CEmer,
Chairman aftho Congressional Com
mittcc, stating that from his relation
with the estate aud railroad referred
to, he prcsumcs- lac is the person al
lnded To. Ifsuch Is the fSct, he pro
nannces the story absolutely false in
every respect, and requests the Com.
mittee TO investigate the case imme,
diately, announcing that he Is read,
to start for Washington on the drs
train 10 be examined IN regard to th'
matter,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-03-08


Joshua Simmons, merchant and
postmaster of Coatsville, Mo, on Sat
urday last, while in Lancaster, Mo-.
shot and killed citizen Of the latter
place by the name of Hamilton, a sill
versmith. The shooting occurred in
a billiard hall, and the report comes
to us that the killing arises from sup
posed or real intimacy on the part of
Hamilton with the wife of Simmons.
Hamilton was formerly from some
part of Iowa. Mr., Simmons is report
ed to be most excellent citizen, and
wealthy. Hamilton does not bear a
very good character rs our informant
says. Hamilton had threatened the
life Of Simmons and making some in
sulting remark to Simmons the latter
drew his revolver and commenced
firing, lodging four balls in the body
of the deceased, who died in five
minutes. Three revolvers were found
on the body of Hamilton. 1t ia re-
ported that Hamilton has family
somewhere whom he has left, at least
he has no family in Lancaster.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-03-08

Seven reasons why Henry NJ, Fair,
the s'boss' implement man sells more
goods than all the other houses in the
city.
lst. He has the best goods in the
market.
End. lie sells them cheaper than
any other house.
Sd. He warrants his goods to give
satisfaction,
4th. he misrepresents no goods,
9Th. When he sells You plow that
does not scour or work well, he will
take ii back and refund your money
9th. He keeps none but the bes
statesmen, who arc perfectly reliable
It'll. lie deals fairly and squarcly
with every body and treats all alike
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-03-08
MORE nELKNAP NEWS.

MONDAYS kilograms bring start
ling intelligence in regard to the Bel
KNAPP matter From what We know
and have heard about General Belk-
nap the recent news is reasonable
and likely. What in the name of
common sense and reason. would
General Belknap insist upon Marsh's
going before the committee if he was
guilty of the great offense charged.
After he had learned what Marsh's
testimony was, and got from his wife
the truth, he completely broke down.
Was totally unnamed and prompted
by the real nobleness of his character
could not bring himself to escape
through the disgrace of his dead wife
the mother of his child and her sister
the present wife. Let the whole
truth eome--it must come whether
Bclknap would have it so or not. II
was thunderbolt TO his friends, who
had known him so long and so favor
ably and they cannot believe his guilt
until forced 10 do so.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-03-08

THE MARQUIS OF SALISBURY, at o
musical festival in England, said that
the voices of English women We're
best fitted for singing Of any in the
world. The difference between Eng
lish and American voices has been
remarked, the latter being thinner
those of British singers. This defect,
mainly due to our climate, requires
care and cure. But what improve
ment might We not expect from lungs
strengthened by such balms as HALLS
BALsAM? II heals those slight in
Examinations that are the pest of tht
singer, and make. conversation I'M
pleasant to speaker and nearer. Price
xl.OO per bottle.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-03-08

The State Register, heretofore
strong in its confidence of Mr.. Beech
cr's guilt, is evidently under convic-
ton. Hence it says:
"We agree with the Cincinnati Ga
zette that Henry Ward Beecher and
his powerful army Of legal talent, and
his hosts of warm aud admiring
friends never succeeded in doing half
so much to clear him in the public es-
timation as Henry {. Bowen. This
man Bowen was supposed to be GUS
todian of tremendous secrets. This,
indeed. was the burden of insinua-
ton i; but when brought to the front
and requested to tell all he knew, he
failed utterly, and fled precipitately
from the face of those he was forced
to confront. Thus Beecher has been
aided materially by his worst enemy.
1t was a great mistake that Beecher's
lawyers did not put Bowen on the
witness stand.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-03-08

EcoSoMy.--In these close, hard
times economy ought 70 be The word
in every house, It's not economy to
use adultera,ed Baking Powder at a
high price or cheap Saleratus, when
d. b. DeLand & Co.'S Best Chemical
Saleratns can be procured at only a
slight advance over inferior brands.
Try Best Chemical Saleratus and You
will ever use il we know from cy-
perience. ,H i
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-03-08

II viii be TO the interest of farmers,
before buying their farm machinery,
TO look through the immense stock of
Flows, Cultivators, Harrows, Stalk
cutters, Corn planters, etc, sold by
Henry NJ. Fair, on Main street. This
stock is not only the largest and most
complete Of its class ever brought to
Ottumwa, but has been bought ex-
tremcly low for cash, and will be sold
for cash or good notes, at lower
prices than was ever known in OF.
tumwa. m7-4tw,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-03-08
From the Daily Of the I.

From the DaiIy VI tite =
The first awning of tho season made
its appearance this morning in front
of Holman's I'd street Restaurant.
10. Ray last night found four fell
lows stealing ride in freight car
going west. They were bound for
the Black Hills, and two of the par
ties were nearly frozen. They were
taken out, warmed up comfortably,
and ordered to "git' Immediately
They got.
Hon. j. II. Merrill came uowh
from Des Moincs to-day. lie Will
return Monday. Mr.. merrill IS
making very highly honorable rec
ord as q Legislator. lie is esteemed
as among the very best members of
tho Senate and universally respected
by his fellow Senators. Senator
Merrill's influence in favor Of any
measure is sought after
on all hands. He is an honor and a
power in behalf of the county he rep
rescnts.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-03-08
AGenial RESTORATIVE.

Hostetter's Stomach Bitters are emphati-
cally genial restorative. The changes
which this great botanic remedy produces
In the disordered organization are always
agreoably though surely progressive, never
abrupt and violent. On this account it 10
admirably adapted to persons Of delicate
constitution and weak nerves, to whom the
powerful mineral drugs are positively iDju-
rous. That 1t initiates those processes
which result In the rc.establishment Of
healthfnl vigor is conspicuously shown IN
cases where it is taken to overcome that
fruitful canse Of debility, indigestion,
coupled, as it usually is, with billiousness
and constipation. Through digestion, reg
ular evacuation and abundant secretion are
results which promptly and invariably at.
tend its systematic use. II lie, besidess the
best protective against malaria, aud first
dinretic.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-03-08

CARRIAGE PAINTING. - Armstrong
e johnson call tho attention of all
who have work of this kind TO the
special attention and care which they
bestow upon it. Their colors and
yarnishes are the hest that can be
procured to give that beauty and
durability which this class of work
demands. and Mr.. Armstrong. from
his long experience in carriage paint
ing is able to turn out work second
to none i'm the State also, the con-
slant aim shall be TO improye,and our
customers can rely on our best efforts
to please them, both in regard to fin
ish and durability. Whess YOU have
work OF this kind please give us a
call. m6-d3t w3t.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-03-08

"Hans we're you gets dot wan devil
corn planter wat yon plants your
corn nit last Year, II wants one
schust like him, Ha ha ha you make
mistake in him dat is dc Vandervier
corn planter, sold by Henry NJ. Fair,
he sells dem sheap too" m7-4tw