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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04

A RECENT decision of the Supreme
Court Of the United States has fully
settled the question of the power of a
State to regulate the tariff Of railroads.
The Chicago Tribune says:
"The decision of the United States
Supreme Court in the case of the
Chicago. Burlington & Quincy Rail
road against the State of Iowa, fully
atfirms the principle laid down in the
Chicago warehouse cases, viz: That
all quasi-public corporations are sub
iect to legislative control as to their
charges but it also applies this prin.
ciple to railroads in novel and i'm.
portant way. OF course the principle
Is sustained that no state can impair
the obligation of q contract, but thu
construction of this rule is very diff.
ferent from that which the railroads
have cndeavored to put upon it under
the Dartmouth College decision. The
railroad charters are contracts but
unlike private contracts, are subject
to the constitution and laws OF the
state which issues them. In the case
of private business transactions the
Courts decide what is reasonable
when a dispute arises in the case Of
public contracts, or charters, the state
may fix the maximum charges, be
yond which it is unreasonable, and
hence unlawful to go. The state cal
only be barred from this authority by
express stipulation of the charter i
grants. At the time the Burlington i
Missouri River Railroad received it,
charter from the state Of Iowa (and
this was the case in HANDY, it might
have demanded that the state fix 9
permanent limit to charges and make
it part of the charter; and If thu
state had refused to do this, the Com
pany applying for the charter nigh
have refused to build the road. 1t ii
possible that permanently fixing rate!
in the charter might have prevented
the state from interfering at some
future time, though the Court does
not say absolutely; but the company
having failed to secure this concession
has no right to resist the Legislative
authority to determine its charges
We do not know of railroad com
pany that has maximum rate fixec
by its charter, and the decision in thu
Burlington case will cover all ths
other railroad corporations"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04
Can't Do Business.

ALBANY, July 2.-The Royal Cana.
dian ms. Co., of Montreal, has been
suspended from doing business in
New York, by Supt. Smyth, on &C.
count Compartment ofeapital caused
by the st. Johns fire,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04

THE Chicago Tribune says that the
Secretary of the Chicago Life Insur.
ance Company has sloped with a
large amount Of the funds belonging
TO the Company.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04
coycrna,ant Bonds.

New YORK, June 3O.-Government
bonds ars stronger and higher. A
million and three-anarters of four
per cents were taken YESTERDAY. chief
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04

Brother Moody refused to purchase
beef on Monday morning, because it
was killed on Sunday. The next day
the butcher refused to sell beef to
Brother Moody, because 1--WE don't
take Ia6QeY EARNED ON SUNDAY
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04

w. S. BENHAN, late of the Newton
(Iowa) Free Press, has purchased the
Grand Haven (Mich.l Herald.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04

LONDON, July 3.-Soy's spinning
and weaving factory In Rouen,
France, burned, throwing 253 EN-.
ployees out of work.
II. Clason & Co., merchants trad.
ing at Bombay, Liverpool and Stuff.
CART, have failed. Liabilities report.
ed at 100000.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04
BULLY for Ohio.

COLUMBUS, O., July 3.-Old farm
ers say the wheat crop this year is
heavier than ever before known in
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04

LONDON, July ?.-SimnitZa and Blu
charest dispatches remark upon tn,
dilatory tactics of the Russians since
they crossed the Danube. The posi-
ton they occupy is fortunately ad
mirable for defense and the time al
lowed by the Turks has enabled then
to bring men and guns enough to de
fend it. For two days the situation
was critical, but now, by occupying
hills in force, the Russians have prac
tically gained immense advantage.
Concerning the despatch of flee
to Besika Bay, the supporters of gov
eminent say the Mediterranean flee
is for the representation and protec
ton Of British interests. Those wht
doubt the pacific declarations of gov
eminent argue from this movement
that the intention is to keep the Rus
SLAMS out of Constantinople by force
If necessary.
A correspondent at Simnitza, who
is strongly Russian, sharply criticizes
recent operations. He says the re.
treating Turks were not promptly
followed, and though O crossing was
effected on Wednesday, it was only
Saturday that General Skabeleffyr's
Cossacks went to learn the wherea-
bouts of the Turks. Meanwhile the
bridge was incomplete and the Rus
sian force was liable to attack in flank
from Rustchuk and Metropolis. Ac-
cess from Simnitza to the place of
embarkation over a difficult track
down steep bluff, and no attempt
was made to improve the commune
cations. Troops on the Turkish bank
are living precariously. A generals
dinner has to be sent from the bag
gage wagons on this side. There is
no accumulation of provisions or
ammunition at Sistova. Sanitary ar
rangements of the Russian camps are
conspicuous by their absence the at
mosphere at Simnitza is poisonous
and the water supply abominable.-
This correspondent draws damag-
ing comparison with the German in
fantry in many particulars and says a
finer army than the Russian was new
err seen, but its very fineness makes
more conspicuous the defective tactic
mot hn1a anA rvo N uap,nnto
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04
Storms.

PARkERsBuRG, Pa, July "A ter
rible storm in this vicinity yesterday
unroofed houses, blew down barns,
etc. Damage unknown. Its course
was southeast across a thickly settled
country.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04
T0RNADOES
Go Through Indiana and
Ohio.
Houses Blown Down-A Mum
Der Of People Killed,
Immense Damage to Crops, Etc
Two Men Precipitated Over nj
asara Falls.
Steamship Burned at South
Pass.
Public Debt Reduced Over
Three Millions.

ClNtlNNAIl, July L.-AS duflccS
come in from points remote from
telegraph stations, it is evident that the
storm of wind and rain on Saturday
night was even more destructive Of
life and property than the previous
one. Its path seemed to have been
through the counties of Indiana, and
Ohio lying little south of the centre
of those states.
AT Waverly, Indiana, about nine
O'Clock, the storm struck the residence
of Geo. DRESSER, blowing it entirely
away, leaving fruit cans in the cellar
undisturbed. Dressler was found
near by with his feet laceratcd, and
chest badly injured. His wife and
two children, five and three years
old, were killed outright. Another
child twelve years old died yesterday
Another child of nine years received
scalp wound, had an ankle disloca-
ted and is not expected to live.
The residence of James Armstrong
near by, was blown down, killing
one child and another has since died
Near st. Paul, Indiana, a number
of barns and dwellings, also church
and school house, were entirely de.
stroycd. Michael Michesteck was
killed and Mrs Kicker fatally injured
Buppenlotz was injured internally,
John Lewis had his collar bone bro.
ken.
At Jolly, Indiana, new church
was utterly torn to pieces. The far.
mers lose very heavily.
| larra MI n, har n 20 4 tla vxyaro l. ! II
ed, fences leveled, barns and out.
houses destroyed in the vicinity OF
Columbus, Ind. The lowest estimate
of the damage is $4,000.
| FURTHER ACCOUNTS OF THE TERRIBLE
WORK OF THE STORM IN INDIANA.
INDIANAPOLIS, July 2.-Anothel
destructive wind storm passed ovel
the central portion Of Indiana Satur.
day evening. Near Franklin the
house of Mr.. Drummer was demol
ishcd, killing the entire family of five
persons, and the house of Geo. Fresh.
Ter also was torn to pieces, killing an
entire family of six persons. Cattle
standing crops, barns, forests and
orchards suffered severely.
In Morgan County several houses
are reported as blown down and
many injured. Two children have
since died. A school house was car.
sled across the road into cornield
and the school furniture scattered foi
halfa mile. One house was bespat
tered with mud, supposed to have
come from stream half a mile away
as no rain accompanied storms. Corn
waist high was literally torn ,t
shreds, and plowed ground was car.
ried away. The storm was quarter
to half mile in width.
Near st. Paul, Michael Mecherlick
and Mrs. Kicker were killed and 9th.
ers injured, with great damage tc
houses and crops.
In Wayne County two persons who
had taken refuge in bridge, were
killed by falling tree crashing
through and across their buggy.
The train east bound on the Pan
Handle Railroad, this morning ran
into tornado near Kingstown, a tree
feel across the forward end of the
postal car crushing it, but doug no
other damage. A severe thunder
storm prevails here and westward.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04
PAN ANGLICAN COUNCIL.

EDINBURGH July 3.-The Presbyte-
rian council opened to-day. A ser.
mon was preached by professor Flint,
of Edinburgh University
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04

PORTLAND, Oregon, June 2O.--The
latest reports from the scene of the
Indian outbreak, says the tribe
known as the River Snakes, killed
John Richie, Of Mt. Idaho.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04

ERzERoUM, July 3.-The siege OF
Kars was raised to-day. The Rus
sian forces are now retreating toward
the frontier.
The sortie from: Kars on Sunday is
represented as one of the most bloody
and desperate struggles of the war
The Turks fought with great gallant
ry and the damage they inflicted was
immense.
In the battle of Zerwin the Rus
sian loss was about 1000 men. The
Turks are greatly elated over their
successes and represent that the Rus.
slams are in an utter state Of demoral.
iztion. Great activity is noticeable
all along the Danube and another
crossing is in preparation near Bal
are below Rustchuk.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04
SIMNITzA. June 30.

A special from Shumla says it is
estimated that upwards of 200 women
and children have already been killed
by the bombardment of Rutschuck.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04

VIENNA July 2.-That detachment of
Cossacks reached Tcrmovathes seems
more probable than the report which
indicates that Tirnova had been occu-
pied in force, as according to official
Russian accounts the bridge where
heavy material necessary tor large
force advancing into the interior
could be transported, was only COM
pleted Sunday night. Tirnova was
occupied after nine hours battle.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04
PARLIAMENT APING THE AMERICAN
CONGRESS-.

LONDON, July 3.-The House of
Commons was, last night, the scene
of one of the most extraordinary and
unexampled occasions on record.
Three Irish members having an alter
cation with government kept calling
for division of the House and made
use of other parliamentary fillibus-
tering tactics all night, the session
not ending till o'clock, this morn
ing.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04

SAN FRANCISCO, June 29.-The fol-
lowing from the front the 9th :
"T4ieltenant Taylor's body has not
yet been found, Those buried were
in such advanced stage of decompo-
sition as to be unrecogniaable, All
arms and equipments were taken by
the indians, and most of the bodies
scalpel. The number Of murders
thus far qscertaiped is one woman
two children and - men ip addition
to the SO soldiers of Col. Perry's com.
maHd killed and missing in the late
fight. Details Of murder gre horrible
in the extreme. There are several
women at Mount Idaho, wives of set.
tiers, who narrowly escaped Cir were
rescued after suffering most terrible
outrages. The result of reconnois-
sance l:sc9EeTed the indians camped
across Salmon river about L. miles
from this camp. As nearly as coIld
be ascertained they have about 1900
warriors. They have no lodges with
them but large amount of stock WIS.,
iale alagg the river bank. The coun-
try 10 Of o moot wild apd rugged
character, rendering it extremely din
cult for troops to travel. It is Gen
Towards intention to move camp
inst beyond the scene of Col. Perry's
recent engagement, about miles
distant,apd ifpossible TO- morrow will
get artillery il position ON ihis side
of Salmon river and endeavor to
reach the enemy. Col. Perry goes
4 H.
hasten forward the advancing column
of troops now 6nrobte fGr 1T I4aGwai,
They should overtake us tonight. If
the Indians remain at their present po-
sition an engagement will take place
or Friday at latest, No
further news from Slate creek, where
Lieutenant Trimble is stationed with
his company. No intelli gence of any
outbreak among ether Indians in this
vicinity.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04
MARLBOROUGH.

MARLBOROUGH, N. Y. July 2.--This
place was visited yesterday afternoon
by terrific storm. Fences, barns
and outbuildings blown down. Sheep
and cattle were killed. A house own
ed by Patrick O'Brien was destroyed
and part Of Main street, with a costly
wall, was undermined. Much dam
age done to fruit.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04
THE INDIAN WAR.
--latest Particulars Of The Situation
I'm Hahn TARrlfArH.

In Idaho Territory.
PORTLAND, Oregon, June 29.-Col.
Wood just received the following
dispatch from Gen. Howard, dated
June q, s As a. M: Eve have over
taken Joseph, who is well posted at
the mouth Of White Bird creek
Chief White Bird is in charge Of the
entire united bands Joseph is fight
ing. The chief Indians are bold and
waiting for us to engage them. Lieut.
Trimble and volunteers are at Slate
creek. Our headquarters tonight
will be at the mouth of White Bird
creek. Most Of our dead are found
and seventeen have been buried. We
rescued a citizen named Manuel,
wounded and starving. Rains are
very troublesome and roads and trails
bad. Tfoapg N best Of spirits and
ready for decisive work.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04
Tho Pona very ILL.

ROME, July 1.-The Pope was SO i'll
yesterday and to-day that many bish-
ops who were about to leave Rome
postponed their departure.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04
KEEN T.,

KEENE, July 2.-Sunday afternoon
tornado struck the woods in Surry
passed through the south part of Gill
sum and spent itself on Sullivan.
Twenty barns and sheds were blown
down in Gilsum and chimneys, tim
Der and fruit trees Frustrated.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04
CAN'T HAVE GERMAN HORSES

BERLIN, July 2.-The Russian Gov
eminent having ordered the purchase
of 10000 horses, Germany will issue
a decree prohibiting the export of
horses from the Empire. 1t is semi
officially stated that this measure will
be solely on the ground of internal
economy and not for political reasons.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-04
Reliable Evidence,
q V II s
Health, Strength
AND APPETITE,

Ny daughter has received great
benefit from the use ii EEGETIsE.
Her declining healtl, was n source
pi great anxiety toall her friends.
4 few bottles uf NEGETINr re.
stored her health, strength ani
appetite.
y. II. TtLDEN,
Insurance and Real Estate Agt.,
No. ~ Sears BaildinP,
Boston, Mass.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-07-06
ra, ssllgm -nll.ea cea.rs,sr.y.

The New York Tribune of June2lst says
 A well-known kotel proprietor of this city stated yesterday, that the Saraioga hotel difficulty was the result of a quarrel ai the Grand Unlon Hotel last Summer between Mrs X. T. Stewart and Mrs. Sellgman. Mrs. Stewart, it was said, Was insnlted hy ,lIe latter lady, and in consequence has given orders this season that no Jews should tx ent ,rtained al the Grand Union. Several Hebrews stated last niggt that they believed this was the real cause of their exc 'usisn.
 The Evening" Post says There seems tn be no dnub, now that the anti. S.ligman or der was a broad and distinct one. drawing the line of hospitality of the Grand Union Hotel upon line of race or of actual or hereditary religious fifth. The proscripiisc spirit of winch it s believed e b, the result. will not be tolerated in this country |, seems to us that inc act of exclusion when necessary. should lie leve!ed at individuals and not at the race. There are pieniy ui vulgar rich, who are offensive Co persons neither rich nor vulgar, aad who d. nnI be- long to race so ancirnt as the lsrasliics. Can they be characterized properly ly their national sntecedents and so exciudedi The good sense and justice of the people cv- erywherc must condemn the action of Judge Hilton, in so far Us il k leVeled directly at the exclusion of class because they belong to particular rac- of people. The person al part of the quarrel has its amusing side. The advantage so far seems Co bo with the banker. The merchant-lawyer'S attempt to prove that because q mani k liberal or hcicTo doX in his faith, that he is stherelarc Of class objecti Dnal in manners and character. Is simply piece oi shrcwd special pleading. which has no ya'us when the facts arc known. In Nev York City. ,hs I,r.rlitcs who attend the Reformed Synagogue or is- ten tD Professor Adlers bri' iiali disSonrscs are well known to be among the m,>t cuiti- vated and redned of tAeir people. The Sel
 igmans posses fine business reputation. sni it was the extension of their activity in that respect. amin mtted doubtless by mark ct loyalty to Republican institutions, which has not beea special characteristic of the chief representative on the Atlantic coast of another great Hebrew house, that secur- ed to the German American firm their large position on the Treasury syndicate. One thing is quite certain, and that k, that the activity of the Seligmans in placing our bonds has had the effect of largely extend ing the circle of those investing in them Either on the public or perS 'nal side of the controversy. the position of Judge Hilton seems to us uneuvi1ble and untenable.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-07-06
caIoa,.lHs In o.llfo.Hi..

Three mauihs SEQ delegation wss sent oat from New Haven, Coanegtlcui, io report upon the desirsbleness ol immigi A'ing io this State. They have made their frIof,, and in it tbey recommend that eoioay be formed Io settle ia San isernaniiao Csnniy. The particular iracs that they have ssleeicj contains 600 acres, owBed by 'he fAeihc C lass Land Co. whch they hays wiilidISsn n fiom the market to be reserved far ihc besle- iit of the colony until January I, ioss. Thls track lies one mile north uf ths Southern Pacific RalIFaad, six miles squidisisat if''ln C ,ltsn an San R .rnsnlinn. sixty ini.cs fr'in Los Angeles. aud forty m.les in a straight liac ff,,in the ocean--iust far enough Co l'e free from tue fogs and stroag winds sp pr. V aleut on the eoAsi, yet receiving the benefit of the sea breeze. Nhieh bioa. every day from 70 A. N. to oPn. Tie railroad eom' paay agrees to locate dcpo, st Ile nearesi pnsnt f 1T the benefit of this ealony. The Committee have consented io act as agsni for tue Land Company, and the price ei the
 land is si0 (goldl per acre for ,he whole track for ten acres, S.75, cash, balance s'1 in one, two and three year. at 10 per cent. But the Committee, having been al some expense issuing circulars advcTtising, Tisi- ting California, surveying. etc. have decided to charge for lots on Semifropic avense so per acre tn cover such expense. and have also decided to purchase 70 acres in the cen Ire of the tract, io lay oui park and donate to colony; and io divide the balance nf the forty acres iato business lots, donating lots for churches. schools and Tablio hall, and io charge enough To cover actual east of land and expenses for laying out the same.
 This colony is the result of the labors of the "Caliiornia Immigrant Union" of this city, of which Wm. II. Martin is iie gon- erai agent. The Odd Fellows Home and Orange Grove Homestead asljpins the New Haven colony on the west. and is under the con,r,l of W. E, Lyon, Grand Secrstary.- San Francisco Call.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-07-06

BLACK DIAMOND STEEL woRKs.-Messrs. Park, Bro. & Co, Pittsburg, arc engaged in making series of experiment on Siemen's new direct process for making steel. The apparatus used is Siemens rotary pudding furnace, in connection with Siemens re- generative furnace The ores used are Lake Champlain and Iron Mountain. They are submitted in the puddler to the direct action of the reducing gases from the gas furnace. The success of the process has not yet been fully learned, but we have favorable reports of its working in England. It is said the most phosphureted ores made good steel. The experiments are being conducted by Mir. siemens, a nephew of the celebrated metallurgist.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-07-06
woopRrrF scrKsrIrrc ExrrpIrIox.-we

WOODRUFF SCIENTIFIC ExPEDITIoN-We have received copy of pamphlet describ- ing an enterprise which bears the above. The plan is to charter q steani vessel and carry load of professors and students around the world on two-years' cruise of scientific study and observation. The plans arc all laid and the ship will sail from New York city October 1, 1877. Among the men who will embark we notice Prof. B. c wil- der, of Cornell; Prof. W. c. Harlow, of liar ward; Prof $. l. Smith. of Yale, and half a dozen others. The enterprise is under the management of MT. James Woodruff and General Daniel Macauley, of Indianapolis. Indiana. We believe that applications for students places in the floating university are still acceptable and full information can he gained by addressing the managers atthe place named.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-07-06

ORIGIN oF PErRoLEUM.-M. II. Byasson has been ied by the following experiment tO give q scientific explanation of the for- nation of petroleum: If mixture of va DOT of water carl,onic scid. and sulphureted hydrogen be made to act upon iron heated t0 white heat in an iron tube. a certain quantity of liquid earbuTets will be formed. This mixture of carlureis is comparable io petroleum. The formation of petroleum can thus be naturally explained by the act ton of chemical fhrces. The water of the sea- penetrating into the cavities of the ter reStrial crust, carries with it numerous ma- teriais, and especially marine limestones If the sub'errauean cavity permits these new products to penetrate to d.p'h where the temperature is sufficiently high, in con tact with metallic substances, such as iron or its sulphurcts, we have formation of carbarets These bodies will form part of the gases whose expansive force causes earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, etc. Petro- leum is always found iu the neishborhoed of volcanic regions, or along mountain chains. In general it will he moifei in its properties by causes acting after i.s formation. such as partial distiilation, etc Petroleum deposits will always be accompa- nied by salt water or rock salt Often, and especially where the deposit is among hard aEd compact rocks 1t will be accompanied by gas, sucl as hydrogen, sulphureted hy- drogen, carbonic acid, etc. Revue Indus triele.