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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-09-12
WEEKLY COURIER
WEDNESDAY MORNING. SErr. L., 1877
STOP the SLAUGHTER.

The most fearful railroad accident
Iowa has ever had was that of the
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific,
eight miles east of Dts Moines, on the
night of the 2Sth of last month. We
feel that it ought to have been avert
ed, and that proper care would have
avoided it. A tremendous torrent Of
rain bad fallen of which both the To-
cal officials of the road and those in
charge Of the train had full knowl-
edge. These sofHcials must have
known from the nature of the ground
for miles, along in the region where
this accident happened, that ii was
dangerous ground in time of flood.
Everybody acquainted with the to-
biography of that country knows the
track follows down small stream
from the prairie into the valley of the
Des Moines. the sroad crosses this
stream great many times; that the
face of the land is rough and full of
rsvincs discharging the rain fall
gathered by them into this stream,
and, therefore, in such dcluge it
was an imperative necessity in the
exercise of prudence that the track
men should have given this portion
Of the track, in time of such a rain,
the most careful and frequent exam
ination. In addition to this the train
should have been run very slow.
Conductors should have standing Or
ders to run trains slow in all such
places in time Of and Immediately
following flood.
Had the track been properly sur
veyed by the trackmen, the defec
causing the accident would have beef
discovered, and had the train beef
creeping along slowly as it should
have been, the injury to the tract
might have been seen in time: al al
events not more than the engine anG
one car would have gone into III,
chasm. 1t is no excuse to say tina
trains would not be able to make tim
il they slackened their speed in time
Of these sudden floods. The fearful
loss Of life constantly occurring b.
these accidents, where the train goe
plunging along at fearful rate owe
such dangerous portions Of the track
Of railroads, demands any and a
necessary sacrifices to avoid then
and the slackening of speed even q
the cost of failing to make connee
tons is one of these sacrifices.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-09-12
DISTRICT COURT.
In Van Buren, County.

In Van Buren, County.
Commencing on the LIST Monday of January,
and the I'd Monday of August.
nu WapelIO County.
Commencing on the 3rd Monday of january
and the 9Th Monday of August.
In Davis Gottusy,
Commencing on the Sd Monday of February,
and the 9TH Monday OF September.
In ApDanoOse County.
Commencing on the LIST Monday of March, and
the LIST Monday Of October.
In Wayne County.
Commencing Oh the 4th Monday OF March, and
the Sd Monday of October.
In Lucas County.
Commencing on the 2d Monday after the 9TH
Monday of March, and the LIST Mondayor Novem-
Der.
In Monroe County.
Commencing on the 4th Monday after the 4sll
Monday of March, and the 3rd Monday OF Novem-
her - "
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-09-12
Agricultural Fairs for 1877.

FISHER, sec, SPRING
field, Sep 17-22
Iowa Cedar Rapids.I shaffer Fairfield Sep l7-2l
eb-Lincoln-D II Wheeler. Plattsmouth, Sep "a 20
OgegoY- Salem L NJ Waite, Salem. .. Oct Sill
Michigan Jackson.J PIhompson Detroit, Sc l7-E1
Exposition Kansas City. No,
DL Hull, Kansas City, Sept 1922
onsin-Jancsville-W w Field Mad
District Fair-Frcmont, Neb, IF EllicE,
Fremont, Oct 3-j
Industrial Exposition. 81. Louis, Mo-,
Sept. l0-Oct G
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-09-12

Mothers who have weak and irritable
children, can secure health for the children and
rest FOR themselves by using Dr.. Pitchers Casto-
ria. 1t contains no morphine or anything injr>
rious, 1t is rs pleasant to take as honey, and 10
certain to cure Wind Collie, regulate the bowels
and eXpcl worms. For Tcething children there
Is nothing like CaStoria. ~
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-09-12
CIRCUIT COURT,

CIRCUIT COURT.
In Appan0oAe County.
Commencing on the LIST Monday of January, and
the ID Monday of August.
Ira Wayne County,
Commencing on the 4th Monday Of January.
and the 18th Monday of August.
I'm Lucas County.
Commencing ON the ed Monday of February and
the I'd Monday of September.
I'm Monroe County.
Commencing on the 4th Monday OF February,
and the ith Monday of September.
I'm W0peil0 County.
Commencing on the I'd Monday of March, and
the jrd Monday of October.
l0 Van Buren County,
Commencing on the dth Monday after the q,
Monday of March, and The LIST Monday OF ncto.
Der.
In Davis County.
Commencing on the 9Th Monday after Inc I'd
Monday of March, and the 3rd Monday OF No
ycmbcr.
WITNESS oar hands this LIST day of August
1877. .sSSkFlI q. KNAPP
District Judge.
ROBERT SLOAN
aug 21dSWfW CirCuj, Judge
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EVGuIaSTsNG nE.saEErv,E

Murray Lanman's Florida Water has often
been styled the Everlasting Perfume" 1t is in.
deed true that it's de ightful and refreshing fra
GRANGE fingers for many lays around whatever
1t touches-unlike the ordinary perfumes, that
leaves no trace of their nom en- tary stenc save
the stckly, heavy odor of rancid oils. Buy ers
shonld always esE for the Florida Water prepared
by LSnmnn a kamn NHW York l.dE I'M
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-09-12
TERMS OF THE COURTS
I'd Judicial District Of Iowa
Fer the Years lSSS-S9.

PURSUANT TO LAW, We, the undersigned
4 District and Circuit Judges of the % Judicial
District of Iowa. do hereby order that the terms
of the District aud Circuit Courts in and for said
District, for the years ISIS and 1872 be he at the
fplI npf 70.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-09-12

The republicans of Marion County
have nominated for the Legislature,
Ex-Gov. VIM. M. Stone and 9. L.
Snow, Esq.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-09-12
When he was through,

Farmers will find, when they are in
the city, ono Of the most convenient
Wagon Yards and Feed Stables on
Main street few doors above Law
r,nce & Gamers. Call and see.
aid wifi
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-09-12
S4EClAL NOTICE.
"a - "a II ~.

To all who ate suffering from the errors and 10
discretions of youth. nervous weakness. carly de
that will cure yon, FREE OF CHARGE Tint
great remedy vas discovered By n missionary i
south America. Send cell addressed enyelop
to the Rev. JOSEPH T. INMAN, StGtioa d, Bib
EcaLse Nc,c York iAlo9d&WSjr
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-09-12
REPUBLICAN, MASS MEETINGS.

HON. WM. II. ALLISON,
United States Senator, will address IL O
people upon political topics at the
following times and places:
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-09-12

looked under the bed as was her
wont. Her vigilance was rewarded
AT last. He was there. There could
be no mistake, she saw the back Of his
head and the outlines of his FORM
Miss johnson did not scream, nor
faint, nor make any unusual noise.
Instead Of which she seemed greatly
pleased, aud hummcd tune in joyful
measure. Miss Johnson went on
with her undressing as though her
heart was free from every care. Her
hair was adjusted, loops and strings
were united. about one hundred pins
were taken ont of mysterious places,
dimity and calico were shaken Off,
the lamp turned down, the window
opened for free circulation ofcool air
and Miss Johnson modestly disap-
peared under the snowy sheets. Did
she sleep? OF course not From
the position of the bed the man was
necesitated to make his exit on the
front side. AS soon as the burglar
thought the occupant of the bed asleep
he essayed TO leave his hiding place
to gather up his plumber. Miss john
son was waiting and watching with
eager interest for the appearance of
the mans head at the side of the bed,
Slowly, and with snake like motion
the body moved. tuft of hair was
seen, and then the head came out.
Quick as a flash of lightning Miss
johnson grabbed the thief by the two
ears and held him fast. The fellow
could not use his strength to eNtricate
himself, and Miss johnson gave him
no time to wriggle out, but forcibly
beat the head against the floor, rails
ing 1t as high as the bedstead would
allow. Finally she rested and gave
the fellow piece of her mind. lie
protested that it was all mistake
and appealed to her sympathies, bu,
he explained and appealed in vain
The humping process was kept uT
until the burglar howled so Justify
for help that the attention of passers
by was attracted to the house, and s
few determined ncighbors rushed il
with clubs and hatchets, thinking by
the outcries that murder was being
committed. Miss johnson has, as We
have intimated above, become he
roine. Visitors pour in to see her
Women who have been somewhat re
lax in their search for man have
redoubled their vigilence, and now
look under the bed every night with
a secret longing that they too, may
catch their man. We hope they may
all be rewarded according to theil
longings. and at the sametime be a:
successful as Miss Johnson in secur
ing the object of their search.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-09-12
Lightring's Terrcrs.

To reassurc the timid and nervous
in this season of thunder-storms
some calculations and directions for
security, which, from the frequent
occurrence and unusual severity of
these storms. might not be unaccepta-
BILE to some of our readers, are given.
There are 10000 chances to one against
an individual being killed in this
way in the whole year. But as there
are, perhaps, ten of these storms in a
season, the chances of being killed in
any one of these storms is as 100000
to one. AT the worst, there seemsto be
half a million chances againsta timid
lady having her terrors realized, ac-
cording to the doctrine of chances.
If she lies down in her fright, as she
is likely to do, on either bed or hair
mattress, these chances in her favor
are multiplied to at least a million.
Another consolation is that she has
little to apprehcnd from flash of
lightning which she has leisure to
sec.
AS light travels 90, 2G0 miles in a
second, and sound only l,l42 feot in
the same time, you may easily coll-
pute the distance of the electric dis
charge. If 4.62 seconds, or six heart
beats of the pulse, elapse between
the Lightning and the thunder, the
discharge is a mile off. To guard
against possible damage on its near
approach, you may inSulote your bed
or chair by putting their legs on
glass. Feathers and hair afford great
security. There is also less danger
after the rain has begun to fall ccpi-
ously than before, because mois,
atmosphere serves as conductor for
the electric fluid, diii'nsing il, and con.
vcying it to the earth. A man who
is wet, being a better conductor than
a tree, which cannot be so thorough
ly wetted, ought not to stand under
one; and animals. on account of the
moisture of their bodies, are always
better conductors than trees. But
though wrong to stand near Il tree,
you will be very safe q little beyond
the extent of its branchcs--a position
which ought to be chosen, as the
higher object will take the Lightning
wood, wool or silk. The middle of a
room is safer than near partition
and this. than near an exterior wall.
A building is better protection than
a tree but barn or stable contain
ing wet grain or hay is worse than
the open field. Sitting on horseback,
or in carriage, is dangerous. To
overcome excessive alarm at light
ming not only conduccs to comfort,
but enables orc to contemplate at
ease by far the most sublime spccta-
| ,lo IF at,,,a
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-09-12
The Greenbackers.
Davis County Republican.

DoVh OOuuSy xbcPuplkCdHs
ID. p. Stubs spoke here last Satur-
day. He started out by saying that
he would talk to the people as q law
yer would talk to q jury, and from
what we heard Of his speech we be-
lieve he did it. A more ingenious
case of pettyfogging it would be hard
to imagine. He confined his remarks
to abuse Of the Republican party. In
this, his speech was rehash Of the
Democratic speeches of the past ten
years, and abounded in falschood.
On the currency he has different
theory from other greenbackers, in
sound, but not in fact. He pirates of
gold and silver, and leads the people
to think he is in favor of the use of
metals, but when you pin him down
it is only at the pleasure of the Gov
eminent, and not at the pleasure of
the people. His illustration of the
money of the world was most ridicu-
lOus. No one who has sense enough
to travel, would expect the coinage Of
one nation to pass current everywhere
but the coinage of nation will buy
letters Of credit anywhere. lie show
ed how dishonest he is by stating
that he saw all the iniquities of the
Republican party in 1868, and yet re-
NAMED in the party, actively seeking
for Office and making speeches in ia
vOr Of Republicanism up to 1872. He
was wilfnlly lying then or now
Which? In either case he is very
unreliable leader. He did not know
Just how the currency question would
be regulated. Did not want all the
bonds paid in currency-that would
make too much. The only thing he
was clear on was abuse Of Republi-
cans, capitalists and bondholders.-
He fairly wcpt over the woes of the
poor farmer, and any one knowing
Stubs could hardly stand this exhi.
bition of demagogism. A man who
invests thousands in tax titles, who
has bought up mortgages and taken
the farms of poor mon for a 1.-THE OF
their value; who has grown very
wealthy in such practices, is very
poor man to set up the snitlle over
the woes of the poor. He then de-
nonnccd the Government for erecting
public buildings and other works of
public improvement, by which labor.
ing men are given employment.
When he was through,
GEN. J. u. WEAVER
was called out, and cordially endors.
ed Stubbs' financial theories, opposed
the resumption act, denounced Salnp.
son on the silver question, favored
the immediate imitation of the curren.
cy, drew the usual picture of the sol
% dov 10 Ii l.on rs n n 4
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-09-12

The above meetings will be held at
Z 80 o'clock p. m. Where the local
committee desires change to an at
afternoon meeting, arrangements
should be made before hand with the
speaker. JACOB RIcH,
Chairman Republican State Com.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-09-12

HON. u. II. SHERMAN
Will address the people upon politi-
cal topics at the following times and
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-29
Letter from Highland.

published in our issue of last week. but
was unavoidably crowded out by more
pressing matter.
Letter from Highland.
Doe HILL, VA, May Goth, 1877.
spell of cold weather seems now indeed
to have come to a close, and the earth
into closer contact with the sun. The
corn planters were thrown back consid-
erably, but seem to think, as has ever
been the case with them, that "the seed
time has not failed" Stock raisers who
have been in the habit of ranging their
cattle in the mountains west of us, in
taking them off their farms at the usual
time, which is about the 1st of May,
were ahead of the season this year. Not
withstanding the remarkable stringen-
cy in monetary affairs our village Is be-
ing improved to limited extent. DIR.
Jones having purchased the large un-
finished dwelling house, formerly owned
completing it, which when it is finished
will make very comfortable residence.
Mr. Carichoffe intends building dwell
ing-house as soon as he can procure the
necessary material. He has already i'm
erection of fence with which the usual
mode of fencing town lots, is quite out
keeping. Mr.. Hoover has also been en-
gagged in throwing around his lot what
is known as the zig gag plank fence.
The first quarterly meeting for the
Monterey circuit was held at this place
on the 5th inst. The presiding elder,
Rev. J. L. Gilbert, was present, preach
:-, oc 1o ,,c,,o1lu 6ooc uoru oh1o n n
interesting sermons. A camp-meeting
committee was appointed who will sci
about making arrangements for the ST.
ron Grove Camp-meeting at once. The
meeting was held there last year-the
first camp meeting which has been held
in the county for a number of years. II
was perfect success. A Sunday School
and Temperance picnic will be held al
or near our village on the third Satur.
day in June. Some of the temperance
present. A Council of the Sons of Jo-
months ago with about fifteen members
1t now numbers about fifty. Poor en-
couragement for its opposers. The peo
pie of this county Though considerably
chagrinned at the result of the presiden
Cldl COuutluS III udN0 UCCOu1o SOIud-
what reconeiled to the situation, since
the administration has SO far exceeded
their most sanguine expectations in it
leniency toward the South. The result
of it is that our mechanics and farmer
have gone to work with renewed vigor
Our tannery under the proprietorshil
of Mr.. Hamilton Wilson is in full blast
Parties will find it to their advantage
to purchase their leather of him.
Prof. Bucher's school will close in
few days with the usual ceremonies
Prof. B. is native of Pa. He came int
our midst about eight months ago an,
bought the school buildings at this place
He has rendered perfect satisfaction bot
as a teacher and citizen :; we would lik
to have more such.
Flour is high and scarce in this coun
try, but we will fall back on corn.
| ULRIC.
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DRUGS AND MEDICINES.
VEGETINE
WILL CURE
SCROFULA,
Scr0fulous Humor.
VEaET1NE will eradicate from the system ev-
cry taint OF Scrofula and Scrofulous Humor. It
mas permanently cured thousands in Boston and
vicinity who had been long and painful sufferers.
Cancer, Cancerous Humor.
The marvellous effect of vEGETrNE in case Of
Cancer and Cancerous Humor challenges the
many Of whom are prescribing YEaETINE to
their patients.
Canker.
vEerrNE has never failed to ctre1 the most
index1ble case Of Canker. sii 5dt
mercurial Diseases.
ea4s 4 81. 5s:s. :|s:s i Fais dsgss
Pain in the Bones.
In this complaint the VEGETINE Il the great
remedy, as it removes from the system The pro-
ducing cause. b4f
Salt Rheum. 7i.7 =.
tainiy Yield to the great aiterstivs effects Of
VEGETINE.
Erysipelas.
vEGETINE has never failed to cure the most
inveterate case Of Erysipelas.
Pimples and Hum0rs on the
Face.
Reason should teach us that blotchy, rough
or pimpled skin depends entirely upon an inter-
nal and no outward rsas can boe
purifier.
1nmors, Ulcers or Old Sores
Cleans the blood thoroughly with VEdETINE,
and these complaints will disappear.
Catarrh.
can be obtained through the blood. VEGETINE
Is the great blood purifier.
CONSTIPATION.
VEaE71xE docs not act a a cathartic to de-
bilitate the bowels, but cleanses all the organs.
enabling each to perform the functions devolv.
ing upon them.
Piles.
VEGETISE has restored thousands to health
who have been long and painful sufferers.
Dyspepsia.
If vEaErINE is taken regularly, according to
directions, certain and speedy cure will follow
its use.
Faintness at the Stomach.
VEGETINE is not stimulating bitters which
creates q fictitious appetite, but gentle tonic,
which assists nature to restore the stomach to
healthy action.
Female Weakness.
VEGETINE acts directly upon the causes Of
these complaints. 1t invigorates and strength
ems the whole system, acts upon the secretive
organs and aIays inflammation.
General Debility.
In this complaint the good effects Of the vEGE-
TINE are realized Immediately after commencing
to take it, as debility denotes deficiency of the
blood. and -VEGETISE acts directly upon the
blood.
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4lIss
POE II R Y.


SUPPOSE.
BY PHOEBE CAREY.
Suppose you're dressed for walking
And the rain comes pouring down,
Will it clear off any sooner
Because you scold and frown?
And wouldn't it be nicer
For you to smile than pout
And make some sunshine in the house
Where there is none Without
Suppose your task, my little man,
Is very hard to get,
viii it make it any easier
For you to sit and fret?
And wouldn't it be wiser
Than waiting, like Ounce.
To go to work in earnest,
And learn the thing at once! E
Suppose, my little lady,
Your doll should break her head,
y. Can y0u make 1t whole ~ eSy1ng ~
Till your eyes and nose are red?
And wouldn't it be pleasanter.
To treat it as joke;
And say you're glad twas dolly's
And not your head that broke.
Suppose some people have horse
And some coach and pair,
Will it tire you less while walking,
To say "It isn't fair7"
And wouldn't it be nobler,
To keep your temper sweet,
And in your heart be thankful,
That you can walk upon your feet?
Suppose the world don't please you,
Nor the way some people do,
Do you think the whole creation
Win be altered just for you?
And isn't it, my boy or girl,
The wlsest, bravest plan.
Whatever comes. or doesn't come,
To do the best you can?
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Stanntotl Spectator.
RATES OF ADyR11me.

of 81 90 per square Of eight lines or less for ~
first insertion, and so cents for each subseouent
insertion.
~ A liberal discount will be made on advW.
tisements published for 8, 6, or U months.
BILE the advertising rates.
~ Obituaries, Announcements Of Candidates
for office, and all communications Of q personal
or private character, will be charged for as ad-
vertisements,
Address -ssStaunton Spectator" Stanton, VI.
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DRUGS AND MEDICINES.

DR.. G.. 8. WALKER,
No. los, Main Street,
Onde5 B. NJ. Czinedinst's Photograph
Gallery,
Keeps always on hand, n good assortment ct
DRUGS, MEDICINES, DYESTUFFS, LAMPS
TOILET ARTICLES, &C.,
~ At reasonable prices. %EN
~ &-PRESCRIPT carefully
compounded, giving them personal and con-
slant attention. jan2
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HOTELS.
HOTELS.
NERICAN HOTEL,
STA UNTON, "a.
Chanxe of management.
N. M. @ A r. i ME- L L ,
tor.

The management of this Hotel has changed
hands and is now being put in thorough repair
being remodeled and refurnished.
Situated near the Chesapeake 4 Ohio Kali.
road Depot and accessible to the business par'
of the city, will make it desirable f0r tfansi.
ent visitors and especially for the Travelling
Commercial men.
1t is well ventilated and delightfully."- cool IN
summer, which will make 1t a pleasant resor'
for those seeking comfort and health.
~ Terms will be moderate and special rates
will be made for Commercial men.
Omnibusses to and from the Hotel free o.
charge. A4- Livery Stables attached to tht
Hotel. janS-ly
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TAILORING.


r A. LEONARD,
q. CUTTER AND TAILOR,
Opposite J. W. Alby & Co.'s Clothing House,
NEW STREET, STAUNToN, VA,
offers his services to the public and is prepared
to guarantee perfect fit lin all cases.
W. All Work Warranted, Wa
He was formerly Cutter at the Merchant Tail
oring establishment of Nieol's, l4S Bowery and
Ill Nassau St.. New York. mayl-3m
TAILORING! TAILORING 1.-THE CO.
i partnership heretofore existing between
Graves & Sprinkle has been mutually dissolved
and the business will hereafter be conducted
Dy P. B. Graves.
He has reduced his prices for cash, and will
do all kinds of work pertaining to the Tailor
figures 80 low that no one will fail to be satis-
fed. He has removed his shop to Court
House Alley, and invites all his friends and the
public generally to give him call.
nov 30 p B. GRAVES.
DARE & SPRINKLE,
ID FASHIONABLE TAILORS,
New ST., next door to Mrs. Scherers Millinery
Store, and doors from Loebs Corner
Staunton, Virginia.
All work in our line executed with neatness
and dispatch. Special attention paid to cut
ting repairing and Cleansing. aug 6f
JOSEPH HAMMERS,
FASHIONABLE TAILOR,
Shop In Bruce Building, next door to Glenn e
Store,
AUGUSTA ST., SrAUNTON, VA.
~ All work done cheap for cash. decl4-ly