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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18
Indians Surrender

CHEYENNE, w. T., April l6.-News
from Spotted Tail Agency, says =
About a thousand northern hostiles
made n formal surrender of their
arms, ponies, c}c., to General Crook
at the post yesterday. Their entry
was very dramatic. Encircling Spot
ted Tails camp, and discharging their
guns in the air, called forth the whole
force of that Chief to greet them,
after which their head Chief deliver
ed short speech before Gen. Crook,
indicating his desire for peace by
laying his riAe at tho Generals feet
Among the Chiefs surrendcring are !:
some Who Touches the Cionds" nn.l
ssRoman NOsc.o.
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soRRowFUL SEARCH.
u ls PrQlQn0ed Among the Debris Of
the oll-fated Southern Hotel.

ST. LOUIS, April l4.-Anothc body,
supposed to be that of a man, was Ia
ken from the ruins this afternoon, but
was SO badly burned that it cannot be
recognized. A considerable amount
OF property IN the shape of jewelry,
silverware, ETC., has been unearthed,
and restored to owners. OF course it
is in q badly damaged state.
The body found this afternoon is SO
badly burned that it is impossible to
distinguish the scx, but it Is beloved
to be the remains of q colored nurse
girl of Mrs. Clark, named jackson.
Three-quarters of valuable dia-
mond necklace belonging to Mrs.
Munster, was among the jewelry ia
ken from the ruins to-day.
Seven of tho fifteen unaccouted for
guests reported to-day.
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WHAT | KNOW ABOUT vEsETINE

II. r. STEVENS, ESQ.,: y
Dear Sir--i have had considerable experience
with the VEGEriNE. For dyspepsia, general
debility. and impure blood, the pEaEriNls is SUI
pefior to anything which have over used. 4
commenced taking NEGETISE about The middle
Of last winter aud, after using q few BOTTLES. il
entirely cured mo Of dyspepsia, and my blood
never Was in SO good condition as at the present
iime IL will afford me pleasure 10 give any
Iurther particulars relative 10 what | know
about this good medicine 10 any ono who viii
call or address me at my residence, 3sG Athens
Ffeet. Very respectfully,
MONROE PARKER
.Sti Athena 81 rapt
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18

LOUISVILLE, April A--A Maysvillc
special states that Charles Ramsey,
Thomas Harris anil one Barley have
been arrested ut Ripley, Ohio, for
the murder Of Chris Howard, a Ken
lucky farmer, some time ago. The
proof of guilt is said to be very con-
vincing. Howard was dubbed to
death.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18
ku-klux Arrested.

ATLANTA, Ca, April I4.-Scven
white citizens Of Ogilthorpe county
have been arrested by the Deputy
United States Marshal on warrant
sworn out by Luke johnson. They
were taken under the Ku-klux act
and brought to this city. They
waived an examination before the
Commissioners, and gave bail in the
sum of 500 each to answer.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18
Ordered to Yieid up.

COLUMBIA, s. C., April N.-Gov.
Hampton to-day addressed note to
the Chambcriain o4iieiala requesting
them to turn over their offices to
their successors, subject to the decis-
ion of the Supreme Court, when the
court shall have been filled by the
election of q Chief Justice on the Oath
inst
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18
Robbed IN Broad Day

BosToN, April lG.-Caas. Corey
this morning purchased nine thou
sand dollars in U. s. Bonds and was
followed to his store by three men,
two of whom engaged his attention
while the third stole the bonds from
Gorrcy's coat which was hanging
near by. No clue to thieves yct.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18

BALTIMORE, April III. w. Nor
ply alias Mackeyhes, have been ar
rested, charged with swindling by
sending circulars through the inail to
various sections, particularly the
West.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18

had held themselves aloof from him,
while many of them had been loud
est in their dcnunciations Of him.
lilo asks nothing further from them
and does not propose to recognize
any further claim upon him for ST.
lencc.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18
Gained Fifteen Pounds Of Flesh.

III. II. STEVENS, ESQ.,: -
Dcar Sir have had dyspepst:. IN its worst
hundreds OF dollars worth of medicine without
obtaining any relief. In September last COM.
menced taking the VEGEIINE, since which time
gests well, and have gained fifteen pounds of
flesh. There are several others in This mace,
taxing tho SEGETiNE, and all have obtained.
Teilef. Yours truly
THOMAS T.. MOORE
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18

President Julius II. Seelye, AM
hers4 College, hos donated all of his
salary while a representative in Con-
grcss from Massachusetts,, to tho town
Of Amherst, TO be expended in laying
sidewalks throughout the village.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18
Gloomy Prospects.

CHARLESTON, s. e., April l3.-Thc
heaviest gale and rain storm known
since 1854, has prevailed here during
the past twenty -four hours, and much
OF the lower portions of the city is
submerged. Accounts from all sec-
tions Of the interior give gloomy re-
ports Of planting prospects.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18

The Reformed Episcopal Church
numbers sixty clcrgymen and fifty
parishes. with about 1900 commune
cants. The Bishops arc Drs. Cheney
and Fallows, of Chicago; Nicholson,
of Philadelphia, and Cridgc, of Brit
ish America.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18
TURKISH rREpARArroNs.
Great Rise in Breadstuds Every
where.
Turks Throwing Bridges Across
the Danube.
Progress Of the war.

LONDON, April 1.-The Times corr
respondent at Cettinge represents that
the Turkish army has been able to
enter the country of Miredits. The
fighting so far has been confined to
the territory of Satirima. The losses
have been small on both sides. A
movement of the Turks is expected
toward Gazausko, which fortress
needs provisions.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18
GOOD EVIDENCES.

Mr.. ii. r. STEVENS: - 'S'@' /
Dear Slr-Tho two bottles OF vnaErlyE fur
great benefit. 's" wa,
For long time she has been troubled with
dizziness and eostiyeness; these troubles are
ho ~. entirely removed iy the use of yEGErINE
~ WA also troubled with ly spepsa AMI gon
cta' esa.l A-'s .,t-s greatly beneitt,i.
THOMAS GILMORE.
l.lll. Madam. a4r.,t
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4 Failure.

LIVERPOOL, April H.-Lockhart &
i1cmpster, commission merchants and
metal brokers, and insurance agents,
have failed; liabilities not ascertain
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18
4 Rebel Sues the government.

WASHINGTON, April A. Gen. G.
w. Custis Lee has instituted an &C.
ton for ejcctment and for tho recoy-
cry of the Arlington estate devised
to him by his grandfather, w. Park
Gusts.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18
FEEL MYSELF a NEW MAN.

Mr.. II. r. STEVENS: 1850 = A9'''
Dear Sir Through tho t,tlvfeo and earnest
persuasion OF the Rev. Ii. S. Best ii this place.
nave been taking NrGEriSE for yspo,sia, OF
which have suffered for years. t' -
nave nsed only two hotties. and already feel
myself new man. Respectfully,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18

Mr.. Carlyle says that young men
should be shut up in barrels and kept
somewhere out of sight until they
have passed their 25th year, because
it is about this time that they s'attain
to their maximum of detestability."
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18

ST.. PETERsBURG, April 1.-THE ru.
NOR published in the Berlin Kreuse
Zeitung that instructions were sent
the Russian charge d'affairs at Con.
stantinople to declare war against the
Porte is unfOunded.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18

A Lancaster (Pa.) tailor states that
he recently measured q boy not quite
IL years old, whose breast measured
fifty-eight inches, waist sixty inches,
and hips scventy-two inches in cir
conference.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18
hcppcrs Coming.

OMAHA, April Ia. - During tho
warm weather of the past few days
tho grasshoppers have begun to hatch
out.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18
srARy1Na TURKS.

LONDON, April IA dispatch
from Belgrade says: at is stated in
official circles that the Turkish army
is suffering greatly from want of pro-
visions, and In some places is threat
ened with starvation. 1t is fully ex-
pected there will be massacres of
Christians when the Turkish soldiers
are reduced to desperation by priva-
tions.
RESERVES TO DE CALLED OUT.
LONDON, April IA Bucharest
telegram says that at the Cabinet
council yesterday it was decided to
call out reserves.
A Conslantinople dispatch says
Montenegrin delegates had final in
terview to-day with Safvet Pasha,
who declared that the Porte had re-
jected their demands. Subsequently,
the Grand Uizier telegraphed Prince
Nicholal that the armistiop had ended
and would not DO prolonged,
FURTHER NEdoFIATIoNs.
A st. Petersburg dispatch state that
a grand council is being held there.
The Cabinet regards the Turkish cir
cular as q complete rejection of the
protocol, and therefore declares the
Porte's proposals to send q special
plcnipotentiary to st. Petersburg for
further negotiation is useless. Mon
tenegr0 will defer q resumption of
hostilities until Russia's final decision.
The Minister of War has ordered the
calling out of the entire military dis
trict of St. Petersburg soldiers on the
22d inst.
MUST PREPARE TO LEAVE.
LONDON, April IA Paris dis
patch says it is ia stated several Rus
sian coAspls in Turkey have received
orders to prepare to leave the coun,
try.
TURKISH PREPARATIONS.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, April 13.-The
Ievant Herald announces that rein.
fOrcements have been sent to Turkish
forces In Vilajet on the Danube. Six
war vessels will be ordered to Sulina
on the Black Sea, and five frigates te
cruise In the Mediterranean.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18

mated at its par value of the stock by
him or her held, if the same should
be rendered OF less value or lost
thereby.
Sec. Z. Should tho taxes voted in
aid of any railroad under the pro-
visions OF this act remain in the treas
ury more than two years after the
same have been collected. the right
to them by the railroad company
shall be considered forfeited, and the
persons paying the said taxes shall be
entitled to receive from the county
treasurer the amount by them paid
to the said railroad company, in
which case the persons paying the
said taxes shall be entitled to receive
back only their proper pro rata share
thereof remaining.
Sec. s. Nothing contained in this
net shall preclude any taxpayer who
may have contracted with q railroad
for whom taxes may have
been voted under the provisions of
this act to pay his tax thus voted, or
any part thereof, in labor upon the
line of its r0cd in pursuance of the
terms and conditions stipulated in
the notices of election in lieu of q
thereof in money. from pre-
to the county treasurer re-
ceipt from said railroad company,
duly signed by the president or man
aging director thereof, specifying the
value of the labor performed by him
hereunder and from having the same
credited by the county treasurer on
his tax in aid of said railroad with
like effect in all respects as though
the same was paid in money to the
said county treasurer, and when such
receipts have been presented and
thus credited by the county treasurer
they shall have the same force and
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18
KECUKUEK HACkETT 5
house were paid for by the city. i
gives the names of

who he promises, if immunity is CIV
eli them, will swear to the truth Of all
his statements. He also presented
all checks and kept memoranda of all
his transactions, alLof which will be
placed at the disposal of the State.
The five persons named are X. ID. Bar
Der, ex-senator Jas. Pierce, Alexan-
der Frear and William King, Twced's
former Deputy Commissioner of Pub
lie Works.
Shortly after the publication of the
secret accounts in July, 1871, Tweed
says
FRANCIS N. BIxBY AND ES-sHERIFF
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18

New YORK, April l4.-Cable dis
patches say the Gar himself will join
the army on the Gath inst.
1t is reported that the Russian ad-
vance troops have already crossed the
Prnth.
Breadstufis at Liverpool are strong
and general rise has taken place on
all classes of this commodity.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18

LONDON, April l6.-The Telegraph,s
Vienna dispatch remarks, ut 10 feared
that Austria will not be able long to
remain an Indifferent spectator. The
attitude she is preparing to assume is
one of defensive neutrality. The in
fluence Of the Russian Sclav commit
tees extends almost to Austria's from
tier, and Austrian statesmen who con-
slider its vicinity q permanent peril
are bent on checking its progress, and
taking steps to annihilate its effects on
the Sclav population"
Tho Daily Nescs st. Petersburg cor
respondent telegraphs that the "war
feeling here is intense. There was
never such q popular war as this will
be. We have no brag, no buster, NO
excitement in the streets, no process
sions, no singing, no shouting, but
quiet resolution Is depicted on every
face, and is manifest in cverybody's
language"
PARIS, April l7.-Several papers
protest against and deny the rumors
of disturbances between France and
Germany. They declare that their
relations are unaffected by tho eastern
question and are entirely pacific.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18
MUST PREPARE TO LEAVE.

LONDON, April ia Paris dis
patch says 1t is ia stated several Rus
sian coAsnls in Turkey have received
orders to prepare to leave the ooun-
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18
Anotl,ev MOLLY NNagulre to be HUNG

louisville, Ps., April l6.-Jack
KehOe, . Molly Mcguire, this morn
ing was sentenced to be hung for the
murder OF +. w. S. Langdon, corr
mitted at Apdenried in 1869.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18

LoNpoN, April 1.-The Neui Free
Press says the Turks have commenced
throwing a bridge over the Danube
at KQlafat.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18

PARIS, April IA, p. m.-There was
q thorough panic ON the Bourse
shortly after opening to-day, but a
quieter feeling prevails now.
A st. Petersburg telegram says war
is regarded in official circles as ine-
vitable, but Russian military meas
ures do not indicate an immediate
opening Of tho campaign. 1t is be-
licved that Austria will make an eff
fort at pacification, but success is not
thought probable.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18
TOWNSEND

further says that if the Attorney
General accepts Tweed rs a wit
ness for the people no will find him
as faithful to the prosecution as he
has been to his associates and confed-
crates in tho ring frauds.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18
About the War.

WASHINGTON, April ia telegram
received at the navy department yes
terday, from Lieut.. Commander Hen
~ II. Gorringe, commanding the
United States steamer Gettysburg, at
Constantinople, refers briefly to the
condition of affairs there. It states
that war is imminent, and announces
that the Russian embassy was to leave
COnstantinople to-day.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18

LONDON, April 14.-Turkcy's quar-
rel with tho Meridites is owing to
their refusal to furnish the usual con-
tingcnt for war against Montenegro.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18

LONDON, April 14.-Turkish and
Russian securities have reached the
lowest point touched since the out
break of the insurrection. Russians
were 4 per cent. lower to-day,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-07-02
rsaehess and ssudsass.

The Gold Hin schools closed fer the
term last Friday. The examinations were
satisfactorily concluded. hut the teachers
were somewhat annoyed BY . great many
students remaining away 10 avoid their e1-
aminations. This action IL much 10 be
regretted. a. Il will be . detriment 10 pu-
pills when they start in again next ssPten-
Der. A working grade Of the schools will
be made from tho papers furnished by
these examinations. and those who lodged
tho trial last week will DO compelled TO
undergo the ordeal before they will be per-
mittsi To proceed. Some Of them will feel
greatly chxgrined In being put behind
their classes when school commences
again. The teachers employed at tho
close OF the last term were a. follows;
High school-Professor Van wagenen.
Prinsipal II. 7. Baker, Assistant Princi-
pal; Grammar Department, Miss Mary
Mcdonnell Old Grammar school. Prsfes-
sor ]. q. Bray /: First Primary Depart.
ment. Miss Marian Lincoln Second Pri-
mary Department, Mas Iona Smith |;
Third Primary Department, Miss N. Nc
Gill and Miss Cassie Henderson. The Di-
vide school has three teachers. with Miss
o. l.. Taylor as Principal and Miss Laura
Holman and Miss Libbio Salkeld. assist
ants. Lower Gold Hill School. Professor
A. II. q. Davis. American Flat School.
Miss Lou Davis. The annual election Of
teachers will take place on the 18th OF
July. There will DO few II any changes.
Most % the teachers will spend their vaca-
ton out Of town. Miss MeGin will go To
California. Professors Van Wasenen and
Davis and Miss Lou Davis will favor Lake
Tahoe. Professor Baker will retire to his
Summer retreat ON American Flat.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-07-02
Tn. rour.A 1. GELD Hin.

Grand Marshal Stevenson has issued his
proclamation Of the order Of exercises to
Be observed In Gold Hill upon tho ioiss
anniversary Of American Independence.
II will be found In full in our advertising
columns. The procession viii b COM
posed Of all the organizations that have
signined . willingness 10 parade, and .
very good display will be the result. The
procession will form at II O'Clock. The
frst division will form on Main street:
the right resting ON tho Intersection Oh
Telegraph street. The second division
will form ON Main street. the right resting
ON blanchard street. As soon ~ formed.
the PROCESSION will move from tho place OF
forming through Telegraph street 70
BI.nchsrd street |; down Main street to the
Gold Hill Foundry. whence the procession
will countermarch to the depot. nsre
the literary exercises will lake place under
the direction Of the President OF the Day,
Hon. ". n. Hall. followingis tns order;
Music by Washington Guard Band. prayer
by Rev. T. II. Medrath. America. by
The children. music by tho band. reading
Of the Declaration Of Independence by J.
W. Crawford. Star SpAngled Banner" by
the Volunteer Cleo Club. reading the
poem by W. @. Hyde. song by the Gold
hin G,ee Club. moro music BY the band.
and the Grafton by Hon. John Yuls. After
this the "a Red. White and Blue will b
n the benediction will be said and tho
audience will be dismissed 70 celebrate the
rest Of tho day In the manner that suits
them best. The pavilion will Be large
enough 10 accommodate all. One Of the
important features. Of the procession will
be the school children. who are expected
10 turn u In force. Ice cream, lemon.
ads and other refreshments will be poo
vided for the children and will 10 served
to them upon their arrival at the pavilion.
The patriotism 81 Gold Hill Is fully
aroused. We are determined TO have =
grand time.
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n.,,..... m,.r.pr.......,e..

Enron GoLp HILL NEws within tho
columns Of your valuable and widely cir
culated paper = number Of miners would
like TO insert the following. which relates
10 Misrepresentation concerning the off,
cial management Of the Justice mine:
An article appeared in the Virginia Fooi-
lqIi Of June Gath. entitled Justice coer-
cion." We would state for the benefit and
Information Of all concerned in the afore-
said article that II IL . fAlsehood that should
not DO noticed by any rational or intelli.
gent person who IL acquainted with. or
familiar In any way. officially or other
wise. with tho working Of the Justice mine.
In the first place, II Is o notorious false
hood that Silver City IL nearer the Justice
than Gold Hill. and. in the second place.
II says all the men lived In Silver City.
which is . compound fAlsehood, when you
consider that out Of six hundred men and
over employed In the mine, only about
twenty-five or thirty belonged in Silver
City ct any one time, . fact which cannot
be disputed. The article further says:
Presumably. tho foreman and soms
clearinghouse keepers Of Gold Hill have
entered Into an arrangement"
Now. Mr.. Editor. the writer Of this arti.
Gle. and hundreds Of others, are prepared
10 certify to the contrary II necessary I;
and TO your correspondents personal
knowledge. . certain prominent citizen OF
Virginia City very recently made improper
advances to Mr.. Dave. the aforesaid fore
man, I'm which the intelligence ofice broker
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-07-02
rhe De frees Mae.

A correspondent writing from Tusearora
District speaks very highly OF the mining
prospects in that section. Among o'her
principal mines, he sPeaisof the De Frees
which adIoins the famous Grand Prize.
lie says The four-stamp mill Of the DE
Frccs Company has started up ON ore from
tho mine. tho average assays OF when Is
sis2 In silver. Two hundred tons OF ore
are also being shipped to the Leopard mill
At C~ornucopia. 4 prominent millwrisht
from San Francisco Is ON tho ground for
the purpose Of selecting . site for the i'm
mediate erection Of . ten-stamp mill,
which will be so constructed that ten adj
ditional stamps can 10 added at ume
without much extra expense. Inc NV
hoi.ting machinery IL en- route. With II
msrs rapid progress eau In made aud
greater depth attained than with what Is
NOW used.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-07-02
A Horrible Hand.

One Of the supplementary features oil
the grand Gold Hin celebration OF the
com ng Fonrth OF July will he the Horri'
BILE Band. And II will be intensely hor-
rible. Some Of the most diabolical in
siruments known 10 ancient or modern
musical science have been procured,
and will be handled by tho most thor
ough artists In that line. II will IL no
scrub fish.horn and coal oil can affair.
but tho quintescent deyilishness Of
scientifically bedevilled music. or music
bsdevilisd. There arc "a 81 them and
they know how to do II. They are pro.
fessors Of tho art. Hank blanchard
provides the band wagon, and wants
TO hsri.kari himself every five minutes
because he IL not good enough OF q must
clan to e. line tho gang" From what lit.
tie We have listened to Of the practicing oil
that band. IL will do. The Overture
from Murphy" can't DO beat.