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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24
Wheat Growing Improbable.

The Wisconsin Jefferson county,
Union goes for wheat farming rough
shod. There is some truth in the
first proposition, and the latter is es-
sentially correct. II says:
"Wheat-growing has nearly ruined
this section of Wisconsin. It has de-
stroyed the fertility Of one of the best
soils that ever the sun shone on. II
has introduced a vast army of insects
which now stand ready to destroy
other crops. Worse than all, it has
struck the farmer himself with a
mental blight. Like intemperancc, ii
steals away his brains, making him
totally oblivious to his own folly.
The culture of grass and corn, and the
raising of beef pork, butter and
cheese, is the remedy for our impov.
erished farmers. Dairymen are get
ting rich, grain-raisers are getting
poorer every year. The profits that
come from grass-culture are not ex-
cessive, but they are sure, and besides,
the farmer is not selling out his farm
by the bushel."
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24
cAucusEs ON the COMPROMISE
BILL.
Indiana Republicans Sustain
Morton.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.-The repub.
lican members of the senate had 9
caucus this morning on the joint
committees bill for counting the cleo.
toral vote. The bill is not to be made
the subject of formal caucus action
or dictation. There were very few
speakers.
The democratic senator's had sim.
liar caucus. Nothing was said in op.
position to the bill.
Senator Morton has received dis
patch from Indianapolis saying, "at
q caucus of the republican members
of the legislature tonight, your
course in Withholding your consent
from the compromise plan, was unan-
imously approved" Opposition to
to 1t was decided and earnest.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24

COOP REAsoNs.-"They say you
have left the--church and joined
the one over on ---- street."
Eyes, that's So" was the answer.
''Didnt like the preahing, eh?"
"Oh, the preaching was good
enough, and the pew rent wasn't toe
high, but they are queer set up
there. Most any Of them will lend a
man $40 If he's pinched, but it ISM
3 days before they come poking
around and want it back. want to
get somewhere where the brethren
are more absent minded, or where
they won't walk a mile in a heavy
rain without an umbrella to remind
me that times up"
"And you like il 2"
IL think shall. / borrowed SIG
of q member nearly three weeks ago,
and he hasn't said anything about il
yet
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24
Chief Engineer Of the Lake Shore
Railroad Suicides.

CLEVELAND, Jan. 2O.-This morn.
ing the dead body Of Charles Collins,
chief engineer of the Lake Shore &
Michigan Southern Railroad, was
found in his house with appearances
of having been lifeless "a hours. A
revolver was held fast in his hand,
while razor lay near by on the bed.
1t was case of undoubted suicide by
shooting. 1t is supposed that anxiety
on account Of the late accident at
Ashtabula had made him deranged.
Mr.. Collins family was absent at the
time.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24
Missouri ADJUSTMENTS

ST. Louis, Jan. IA special from
Carthage, Missouri, gives a brief &C.
count of riot at Webb City, ycster.
day. 1t appears that a notorious fcl.
low, named Bud Blunt, was arrested
for a violation Of the city ordinances
and was lodged in the calaboose.
Subsequently he was released, and in
a spirit Of revenge, he, with his
brother and a large number of fol-
lowers, procured several guns and
pistols and opened fire on the citizens,
promiscuously. Some two hundred
shots were fired, and several persons
badly wounded, including two Of the
rioters. Several houses were fred
into, two horses killed, and two men
severely beaten. Great excitement
prevailed. The citizens rallied and
ten rioters were arrested and will be
prosecuted to the full extent of the
In
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24
From New Orleans.

New ORLEANS, Jan. 23.-The re.
publican House committee this morn.
ing reported that they had examined
60 Of the 66 members of the House
present, under oath, relative to Pinch
backs charge that Souer had bribed
members of the House to vote for
Kellogg as Y. s. Senator, and every
one declared emphatically he never
received any consideration for his
vote. They believed improper influ-
encc was attempted but neither by
Souer or Kellogg.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24

A dispatch from Greenwood, Miss,
says: ''The Yazoo, above this place,
is gorged and completely blocked up
for some miles, holding within its
compass of ice and snow, a large
steamboat laden with cotton, which
is actually frozen in. The passengers
walked ashore, leaving the boat fast
in the ice, an event unparalleled in
this latitude. The snow lies twenty
inches deep on a level"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24
From the Boston Globe,

A negro was found dead in Geor-
gia, having fallen and broken his
neck while stealing chickens from a
high roost. He was a class leader in
Q church, and his pastor, in preaching
the funeral sermon, was bothered by
the question Of where the soul Of the
dead brother had gone. Hills we'll
known piety," said the preacher, "in-
dicates that he died a christian; yet
there are circumstances connected
with his death which are perplexing.
II, after he fell and before he struck
the ground, he repcnted of his sins,
there can be no question but that he
is now in glory, but there icas mighty
little time. for him to think about IL.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24
Going for servia.

LONDON, Jan. ia Vienna corrcs-
pondent Of the Daily Telegraph says
it is fact that the Porte on Tuesday
last informed Servia that he would
on no consideration renew the armis-
tice, but would march on Belgrade if
Seryia did not treat directly with
Turkey for peace before March L.
Prince Milan is known to have ex-
pressed himself strongly IN favor of
such peace.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24
Hurrying up war Material

LONDON, Jan. 19.-The Deutsche Ze-
itung reports that Russia has sent fresh
orders to the United States for large
quantities of arms and ammunition,
and has requested Austrian contrac.
tors for cartridges to hurry deliver.
les, but they will be unable to make
deliveries before the date originally
fixed.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24

AS soon as Frelingnuysen go,
through with his compromise speech,
the democrats proceeded to elect Nc
rherson over him to the Senate
mats what they will do with Conk-
,ns one Of these days. Then New
lork' New Jersey and Connecticut
"n nave been reformed solidly into
m.,,. '"',raoc camp by the George
William Curtis, New vi Uc,..,
Q ,aaa, o' nawiey kind Of political
+ teachers. But then there isn't diflsr-
) ence enough between Repub,icanssm
J. and Democracy in these s,a,a'
;. quarrel over. 10
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24
The President.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2O.--Col. T.. A
Burke, of New Orleans, sent to Wash
ington by Gov. Nichols, visited tn,
president this morning accompanied
by the democratic delegation in Con
gress from Louisiana. The presiden
In answer to inquiries to-day repeat
ed that he was not prepared to recog
nize either state government pending
the congressional investigation, but
was prepared to suppress distnrban.
ces and preserve peace.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24
Mothers.

Castoriais the result OF 20 years experiments
by DR.. Samuel Pitcher. of Massachusetts,. It 10 .
vegetable preparation as effective as Castor OIL,
but perfectly pleasant to the taste. 1t can be ta-
ken By the youngest infant, and neither gags nor
gripes DR.. A. j. Green, Of Koyston. Ind, says /:
sIRs:-I have tried the Castoris and can speak
mighty OF Its merits. 1t will, / think, do away
entirely with Castor Oil; 1t fs pleasant and harm.
less and 70 wonderfully eficacious as an apefient
ana laxative. 1T Is THE VERY THING.
The Casteria destroys worms, regulates the
Stomach, cures Wind Collie, and permits Of natu-
raj, healthy sleep. tits very eficacious in Group,
an for Terthing Children. Honey Is NOT pleas
anter TO the taste and Castor OIL is not 80 certain
In its effects Itcosts but IS cents in large bottles
J. b. ROSE Il Co., 40 Dey St, New York.
Nov % 3mw 4 change
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24
Perished hal the Elamea.

ST.. LoUIs, Jan. 19.-The German
Protestant Orphan Asylum, ten miles
from here, burned last night. One
child of six years persisted in the
flames. Loss unknown; insurance
$4,000.
The loss by the burning of the Ger
man Orphan Asylum last night is
about $4,000. Another child, named
VIM. Renner, is missing, and it is
feared he was also burned to death.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24
Miles Of Corn.

The Davenport Gazette says that
one Of its most active grain merchants
has been on trip to the corn regions
along the western section of the Chi
cago, Rock Island & Pacific road, and
for fear that some people may be
worried over the prospects of short
age in corn, he furnishes the follow
ing figures concerning the quantities
i'm store at % few of the railroad sta
tons he visited. Here are the statis-
tics:
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24
Ent1an.

CHICAGO, Jan. 2O-Keene, Cook &
Co., stationers and booksellers, on
State street, failed. Liabilities 500,
coo; assets nominally much larger.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24
Cone Back On n.

HARTFORD, Jan. 23.-In the Senate
to-day the resolution passed last week,
endorsing the Congress joint commit
tees plan to count the vote for Presi-
dent, was recalled from the House,
re-considered and tabled. The plan
is regarded less favorably than when
first announced.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24
Expression Of Public Sentiment on
the Compromise Bill.

gtu0 SOtUptOWu80 0ebI.
New YORK, Jan. 23.-A petition to
Congress in relation to the compro-
mise plan for the electoral counts in
circulation at the Union League Club
and elsewhere in the city. The petit
TONERS make substantially the follow
ing suggestions First, that the con-
stitutionality of the proposed act
should be formally passed upon by
the Supreme Court second, that the
judges of the Supreme Court should
not be members of the commission If
prior adjudication by the Courts can
not be obtained !; third, that the posts
assigned to the judges COMFORTS nei-
Their with the dignity and impartiali-
ty of the Court, nor with the rights
Of the people, nor with the principles
and safety of the country's institu-
tons. Petitioners ask that Congress
will not involve the judges Of the Su-
preme Court in any manner with the
pending contest until the Court shall
be called to act on the question in its
judicial capacity.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24
from New orleaus.

New ORLEANS, Jan. 20.-By order
CO Gen. Augur the State Librarian,
who was dcposed by Nichols yester-
day was reinstated to-day. Barton
left the republican House to-day and
was sworn in in the democratic
House.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24
Thev Endorse II.

ST.. LOUIS, Jan. 22.-The Merchants
Exchange adopted a resolution with
but one dissenting voice favoring the
compromise bill and urging their
Senators and Representatives to sup.
port the same.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24
ruInTy-roURTu BALr.o

SPRINaTlELD, Jan. 23-Logan 50
Anderson 80, Washburn 8, Ilaincs 2,
Hay 2, Marshall |, Parish l, Rcddick
|, Trumbull l, and Buckmaster i.
Adjourned till tomorrow.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24
Approves IL.

BosToN, Jan. 23.-Ata large meet
ing to-day the electoral compromise
] plan was heartily approved.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24
M>,., .laveav eonator,

TRENTON, Nd, Jan. 23.-John r
Mcpherson was to-day chosen u. s
Senator, by one vote over Fred X. T
Frelinglysen, present senator.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24
''VEGETlNE. /"

Says Boston physician, "has no equal rs o
blood purifier. Hearing Of its many wonderful
visited the Laboratory and convinced myself of
Its genuine merit. 1t is prepared from banks,
roots and herbs, each of which is highly effect
I've, and they are compounded in such manner
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24

The Presidents message having
been read, Mr.. Wood, of New York
oiiered resolution referring it to a
select committee of eleven to report
whether the President had exercised
any unwarranted authority in the use
Of troops.
Mcssrs. Kasson, Hale, and Wilson,
of Iowa, objected.
The Speaker overruled the obiec.
tons, but on dilatory motions by Mr.
Kasson the resolution went over.
The House then adjourned, when a
Democratic caucus occurred
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24

The total amount of gold taken nm,
be 100000. ' y
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24

WAsIIINGToN, Jan. 2O.-Thc investi.
CATION regarding the acts of the dis
trict police commission, was continued
to-day.
r. ii. Ball testified that Maj. Rich.
ards requested him, as brother Ma.
son, to inform Murtagh that unless
the attacks of his (Murtagh's) paper
upon the police force were immedi.
ately discontinued certain scandals
would inevitably be brought out
which would damage Richards and
Murtagh and benefit nobody. Muir
tagh had denied the charges and
threatened to make it warmer thar
ever for the gamblers and theil
friends, and Bali and Lloyd reported
his answer to Richards, who thereup
on said, "Well, these things must bt
brought out"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24

vEGETINE
Is the great Blood Purifier.
vEeETINE
VIII cure the worst case of scrofula.
vEeETINE
recommended by physicians and apothecaries.
vEeETINE
H Sse elected some marvellous cures in cases Of
vEeETINE
Cures the worst cases Of Canker.
vEeETINE
Meets with wonderful success in Mercurial dis
vEeETINE
VIII eradicate Salt Rheum from tho system.
vEeETlNE
Cures the most inveterate cases Of Erysipelas.
vEeETINE
Removes Pimples and Humors from the face.
vEeETlNE
Cures Constipation and regulates the bowels.
vEeETlNE
Is valuable remedy for Headache.
vEeETINE
VIII cure Dyspepsia.
vEeETlNE
Restores the entire system to healthy condition.
vEeE Inc
Cures Pains in the Side.
vEeETINE
Removes the cause Of Dizziness.
vEeETINE
Relieves Faintness at the stomach. !
vEeE TINE
Cures Pains In the Back.
vEeETINE
EGectually cures Kidney Complaint.
vEeETINE
Is effectiye in its cure Of Female Weakness.
vEGETINE
Is the great remedy for General Debility.
vEeETINE
Is Acknowledged by all classes OF people to be
the best aud most reliable blood purifier In
the world.
vsgstins Is Sold BY all Druggists.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24

4 F>SJ"NANSs y Nss6SS "a SsAS 'o"PA SsAANi
Court Off the bench, in work extra
judicial, are very much like other
men, and SO the committee thought,
1t seems, when they selected them !;
taking great care to very nicely adj
inst political matters. Thus fourteen
members are absolutely provided for
by the bill and if there is any corrup-
ton fund to be used, the field is Wild
ened in which to SOW. Next we will
suppose the bill passed. Then the
Justices of the Supreme Court Sc
l6cted by the bill, enter upon the du-
~ Of agreeing upon fifth man.
Right here II is important to note that
all is given away irrevocably when
the law passes, into the hands of the.
commission, becanse it permits no re-
call Of the power delegated and pro-
yides only sophistical glossary, that
congress may revise the action
Oh the commission, provided both
houses agree to do so, thing ont Of
INC question: because if Hayes sue
eeeds the Senate wont want to review
the action of the commission and so
with the House should Tiaen win ii
This latter provision is simply so mo Ia
ny words employed to express :.
without single particle of vitality IL
them. placed in the bill to figure on,v I,
90 q constitutional savior. shoula
the four Justices fail to agree on the
fifth, then they might consent to aui-
city east lots. ,..5 ...
IL they should absolutely decline to
agree, and we apprehcnd this might
be the case. unless Clifford and Field
had their way, then the bill fails and
what is the result? 1t is this: The
republicans have by solemn act o.
their own, law passed by repub
lican Senate and signed by republi
can president, virtually acknowledg
ed that the president of the Senate i
q cypher in the count and that il
congress lies the whole power. Thi
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24


on being ratified by both houses.
But decisions of this commission
are binding unless both houses re-
verse them. 1t is court invested
with judicial powers to decide on
law and facts with the right of appeal,
not to another court, butte Congress.
The power to count is either politi-
cal or judicial power. If political,
the political department alone must
decide it. If judicial court alone
can decide it, and appeal must be to-
ken to another court and not to Con-
gress. The bill i'm selecting the
Judges by circuits, chosen because of
political antecedents, instead of by
name, sets up a harmless little sham
that deceiyes nobody.
There is no power to 60 behind the
screens of the election Of electors If
certified by proper returning or can
wasting officers of q State. The State
courts cannot do 1t, nor can Congress,
nor can the United States courts.
Electors are to be appointed in such
manner as the legislatures of the
State prescribe, that is final and bind
ing on oil parties, and this without
regard to the question whether votes
are to be counted by the President of
the Senate or by the two Houses.
For Congress or this commission
to 60 behind decision of the
State returning officers woul6
would utterly subvcrt States Rights
in favor of Congress, which would
decide whom the States had elected.
As well might it decide ON the cleo
ton Of Governor and other State
officers. Hardly democratic lawyer,
six months ago, would have said that
either house could 60 behind the re-
turns, and perhaps not one now would
deny that proposition. Last years
bill did not allow the considering of
other certificates than those from the
States. The bill of 1900 provided
against going behind the returns,
conceding that the two houses may
count the vote. The question arises
what papers the President Of the
Senate, in the presence of the two
houses, may hand to the tellers. The
electors in the several states are TO
seal up their votes and lists made mp
by the Governor, and enclose them to !
the President Of the Senate, endors-
ing the names of the electors upon
the backs Of the envelopes. He isl
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24
New York Times.

The plan would be Objectionable il
all that could be said against it were
that it seeks outside of the Constitu-
ton what the Constitution itself pro-
vides. Add to this objection the
damage done to the Supreme Court
and the discomfort and distrust that
will follow the ultimate decision, and
the impolicy Of the pending measure
will be too apparent to be denied"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24

81
Throckmorton's resolution direc-
ting the military committee to In
quirc into the removal of troops from
tho frontier, and whether sufficient
for guaranteeing safety there remains
and how many troops are at Wash
ington was defeated, yeas-I42, nays
81. Not two thirds vote in the affirm
alive.
Mr.. Frye introduced bill estab-
fishing court for the trial Of con-
tested elections for President and
Vice President. 1t provides that any
eligible person who has received a
vote for President may contest the
election, and that the court for the
trial of such contested election shall
consist of the Chief Justice of the
Supreme Court and six Judges Of the
Circuit or District Courts, selected by
the Chief Justice. Referred.
Mr.. Hunton moved to suspend the
rules and pass a joint resolutiorfor q
constitutional amendment making 1t
impossible to pay any claims for
property lost, damaged, etc, during
the war except its possessOrs were
loyal to the Government. Lost yeas
l25, nays ~; not two-thirds.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-08-13

Corn active but lower; No Mixed at Al "a Ale for
cash AZ 4l1e for August;e1s q 41s for September;
Al @ At October. Oats active, firm and higher;
No at 26 "a 264c cash 25c for September: 255 "a 26c
October. Rye stronger at 80 "a SIC. Whiskey is
steady and unchanged. Pork quiet Job lots at is so
q go. Lard nominally unchanged. Bulk Meats
Hogs higher for shipping grades; prices range at
4 rs q 5 20. Cattle unchanged.
Receipts-5,000 bbls HOUR 30 900 bush wheat, 49,
600 bush corn. 1000 bush oats, O,OOO bush barley
100 bush rye, 500 hogs, 100 cattle.
CINCINNATI,Aug. 11.-Pork nominally unchanged
Lard is quiet and firm; current make at y So bid,
at 5;clear ribs at clear sides
at II. Bacon is dull aud shade lower; shoulders at
q strong in sdei a 50 St
weaker with lair demand; refined granulated at Tia
powdered and crushed III q II.
common at so q rs; light at 5 90 a 25; packing
so e no; butchers at 90 "a 10; receipts of 100
head; shipments 5S5 head.
CLEVELAND, Aug. 1.-THE Petroleum market is
steady at 11ac for standard White.
CHARLESTON. Aug 11,-Cotton dull Middling up
lands at IL a 111c.
NEW ORLEANS, Aug. II. Cotton easy; Middling
uplands at lie.
NORFOLK, Aug. 11.-Cotton is quiet Middling up
lands at 105c.
AUGUSTA, Aug. 11.-Cotton is quiet Middling up
lands at lie.
NEW YORK, Aug. 11.-CottoD quiet; Middling up
lands at 11ac.
SAVANNAH, Aug. II. Cotton firm; Middlipg up
lands at lie.
MOBILE. Aug 11.-Cotton nominal; Middliug up
lands 1850.
GALVESTON, Aug. 11.-Cotton is dull; Middline
uplands at 1Osc.
WILMINGTON, Aug. 11.-Cotton nominal ;Middlins
uplands at 111c.
LOUISVILLE, Aug. 1.-Cotton is dull ;Middling up.
lands lie
MEMPHIS, Aug. 11.-Cotton is quiet; Middling ur.
lands at 105c.