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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-23
Knowledge IL Power.


This is nation of enlightened free.
men. Education is the corner stone
and foundation of our government.
The people are FREQ to think and act
for themselves, and that they may act
wisely it is necessary that they be
well-informed. Every individual gain
increases public gain. Upon the health
OF the people is based the prosperity
OF nation, by it every value is in.
creased, every joy enhanced. Health
is essential to the accomplishment of
every purpose while sickness thwarts
the best intentions and Hottest aims.
Unto US are committed important
health trusts, which we hold not mere
ly in own behalf, but for the benefit
of others. In order that we may
be able to discharge the obligation OF
our trusteeship and thus prove worthy
of our generous commission, it is nee
essary that we study the art of pre-
serving health and prolonging life.
IL is OF paramount importance to
every person not only to understand
the means for the preservation of
health, but also to know what reme-
dies should be employed for the allie
Walton of the common ailments OF
ife. Not that we would advise every
man under all circumstances to at
tempt to be his own physician, but we
entreat him to acquire sufficient knowl-
edge of his system and the laws that
govern it, that he may be prepared to
take care of himself properly. and
thereby prevent sickness and prolong
life. In no textbook will the people
lind the subjects of physiology and
hygiene, or the science of life and the
art OF preserving health, more scien.
tifically discussed or more plainly
taught than in the peoples Common
Sense Medical Adviser" by r Y
Pierce, NJ. d., of Buffalo, N. Y. It ia
volume of over nine hundred large
pages, illustrated by over two hun
dred and eighty-two engravings and
colored plates is elegantly bound in
cloth and gilt, and is sent postpaid,
to any address by the author at the
low price of one dollar and fifty cents
per copy. Nearly one thousand copies
havealready been sold, and the pres
ent edition, which is revised and ell.
larged and more especially adapted
to the wants of the family, is selling
very rapidly. threats Of all the com.
MOI diseases and their remedies, as
well as OF anatomy, physiology, by.
gieve, human temperaments, and
mauy other topics of great interest to
all people, and is truly what its au
thor styles it, medicine Simplified.'
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-23
WitchitAW Inundated

KANSAS Cry, Mo-, May 10. The
Little Arkansas River has raised rap
idly within the last twenty -four hours
and about 4 o'clock this afternoon it
broke over its banks at Wichita, Kan,
and is now rapidly flooding the town.
One half of the town is now covered
with water, In some places three feet
deep. The merchants and families
are moving their goods. The side
walks are afloat. The bells are ring
ing, and a general feeling of appre-
hension is manifested. 1t is raining
now, and the river is fast rising.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-23
Lynchinx in Ken,ucky,

CAIRo, Ill, May 22.-On Sunday
night party Of disguised men went
to the Jail at Blandville, KY, and
with drawn pistols demanded and re-
ceived the keys. They then seized the
negro Levi Pile, who attempted to
outrage and murder Mrs c.. II. Pile.
last week, and tied rope around his
neck, tied him to mule and dragged
him away to the woods. Nothing
further is known except that his
dead body was found hanging to a
tree with several bullet holes in it
and his clothing burned of.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-23

Here is another illustration show
ing that all women are not constitut
ed alike: A San Francisco man told
his wife that he was tired of her, and
she obligingly poisoned herself. A
New York woman, when she discov-
cred that her husband was tired OF
her, raised frightful wart on his
head as large as goose egg, and then
eloped with q handsomer man. In
selecting wife you want to choose
the San Francisco style of woman.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-23
The RussIane are IN no Hurrv.

LONDON, May PA Ne,cs Buchar.
est dispatch says every day makes II
more obvious that the Russians are
in no hurry to cross the Danube. All
present indications tend to the I'm.
preston that no crossings further
west than Hirsova are intended to be
attempted before early in June, and
probably not before the Gar reaches
army headquarters about the 7th
proximo. thus enabling him to wit
ness the crossing of the main
column, .-.e0u.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-23

Prof John NJ. Langston, one of the
most distinguished colored men Of the
country, has the following to say, as
we find in the Davenport Gazette con-
corning the present National Admin
istration: v. Ds -o-- "A.
1--WE have tested during the past
twelve years the other method of re-
construction. We have SO far sue
ceeded as to establish in the minds of
the people and the public Judgment
Of the country the late amendments to
the Constitution. But peace in the
South, reconcilement of the dominant
classes of that section, the restoration
of well ordered industry, the conse.
quent social and political condition
inviting to immigration and capital,
has not been established. Nor has
the negro been so far secured in life,
liberty and the enjoyment of. his
rights and privileges as to feel himself
secure against intimidation, violence
and murder in times of political ex-
element.
The use of the army in his behalf
has not accomplished this result. 1t
has seemed rather to aggravate this
condition of things. Nor have we up
to this time been able to eliminate the
facts, circumstances and questions
connected with reconstruction from
national politics, and having settled
this great and fundamental work,
drawn our political lines and orga-
nized our parties under principles and
measures having to do with the ma
terial, financial and industrial inter-
ests Of the country.
And in this connection it is to be re-
collected that Hayes was inaqgurated
with the House of Representatives
against him, a very small Republican
majority in the Senate, and large
number of the people Of the country
in doubt as to whether he had beer
legally elected.
Under these circumstances it was
called upon to organize his Admins
tration, TO re-announcc and illustrate
the policy Of the Republican party
with regard to the mode of manag
ing, and, if possible. settling for al
time the difficult questions connected
with the reconstruction of affairs il
the South. He announces the pacifi
policy, / think, with the largest pos
siblc wisdom and sagacity in doins
so sustaining the promises of his part.
and meeting the demands of the pub
lie mind. And, as already intimated
1 believe that if wisdom and prudence
and courage and decision, shall char
acterize his future conduct as Presi
dent of the United States, peace, goot
order, prosperity, reconciliation AMI
general happiness will come to tn
people of both sections and all classe
of orr cOuntrv'
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-23
Castoriia.

complete substitute for Castor OIL, without Ito
unpleasant taste or recoil In the throat. The re-
suit of 20 years practice by Dr. Samuel Pitcher,
Of Massachusetts,. s.t5f "a -
Pitcher s Castoria lie particularly recommended
for Children 1t destroys worms. assimilates the
food aud allows natural sleep. Very eticacious
In Group, and for children Teething. For Colds,
Feverishness. Disorders of the Bowels, and
Stomach Complaints, nothing is so effective It
is as pleasant to take as honey costs but IS cents
and can be had Of any Druggist.
This is one OF many testimonials: ,.st 4 i
nCoHNwALL, Lebanon Co. Pa, March II, ~.
Dear SRI have used your CastoYie In M
paacnlcs dSi some time lake great pleasure n
bic and agreeable medicine. 1t IL particuiarlv
oda2fed 70 children where the repugnant taste Of
Castor Oil renders 1t so difficult to administef.
.4S Il. A. ENDEkS, II. D.
Mothers who try Castoria will find that they
can sleep nights. and that their babies will be
healthy. e ss a,.s..s..-.a a..
J. b. ROSE 4 CO., New York.
r May 81 8mw.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-23
PREPARING TO CROSS THE DANUBE,

LONDON, May the 22.-The Dailu
1elegraph's Rustchuck dispatch dated
on Monday, has the following. Great
preparations are being made by the
Russians for an attempt to pass the
river between Rahova and Metropolis.
They have brought down by rail to
the bank, pontoon bridges, and small
steamers, and are erecting large for.
tiflcatiOns at Islatz and Turner Ma
guirehi. A continual concentration
Of troops in the direction of Simnitza
is observable. The Turks are fully
prepared to resist the attempt.
The 1'elegraph's dispatch from Tur.
eukai, on Monday evening, reports
FoRTy-sEvEN RUSSIAN BATTAL1oNs,
three battalions of artillery, and some
cavalry have just arrived on the OBJ.
posite side Of the river at Olenitza
and an attack is expected daily.
The -Neacs' Galatz special says yes.
terday the Russians crossed in boats
from Ibrail to Ghiaco and burned thu
latter place.
The Russians have dismantled theiI
Barboschi Notifications, considering
them of no further use, as from Ibrai
to REM the river is sufficiently pro
tected by strong batteries and torpe
does,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-23
A Reign Of Terror In Missouri and
g.a Arkansas.

ST.. LOUIS, May 2l.-Thc Republican
this morning calls editorial attention
to the fact that an organization of
lawless men exists in several of the
border counties Of Missouri and Ar
kansas call themselves "Ghouls," but
one more familiary known as ku-klux
whose chief purpose is to run and
protect small Illicit distilleries in the
the mountains and kill or whip or
otherwise punish all persons who op-
pose them, or show any disposition to
enforce the laws. There is reign
of terror in these counties.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-23
Church alo,un Over

LoGANsroRT, Ind, May 2l.--The
most severe storm for years visited
Marion, Ind, on Sunday. Houses
were unroofed, trees uprooted, and
fences destroyed. A brick church
nine miles north of Marion was de.
molished, and at the time was filled
with people attending Dunkard SER
vices. The roof was uplifted, and the
walls foil in burying the inmates
The scene that followed was terrible
Ono young man was killed, and ten
or fifteen seriously injured.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-23

The New York World-leading
democraticpape in the country-says
Of the murder of Republicans in
mississippi: "Ihc wound which Miss
Cornelia Chisholm received was neg
lected, and she died yesterday of gam
creme. The courage and devotion to
her father which she exhibited won
the admiration of the whole country,
and her death adds darker shade to
one of the bloodiest tragedies of
Southern life" With a Democratic
paper speaking SO plainly of this foul
outrage, it would seem that some OF
the policy papers among the Repub-
lican press in Iowa, could begin to
express an opinion on the subject.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-23
Drowned.

CEDAR RApIns, Iowa, May ga
young man named Walter Dupey and
q woman named Annie Blide, while
out rowing, on the lake, last, night,
were overturned and probably both
drowned. Two companions in an
other boat saw the boat capsize in the
distance and could find nothing of the
bodies. The affair is rather mysteri-
nuR
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-23

CHICAGO, May 90.
BY Telegraph.
Wheat-weak; 81 $50 cash, 553s
June, and 56s4cJuly.
Corn-steady at 1880 June, and
5l3sc July.
Oats-steady at 4Oc cash. ~
Rye-lower at 7O@7lc.
Barley-nominal.
Pork-weak and lower at $13 rs
cash, and IL So July.
Lard--steady; 50 221a cash, and
8 32T June.
Whisky-$l OF.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-23
the CHISHOLM MASSACRE.

AZ "ln this tragedy OF real life the ele-
ment of chivalric respect for woman
on the part of the assailants is lacking,
and the Difference due wounded and
brave man is nowhere manifested.
knowing that there were women and
children with Judge Chislom. the
mob fired volleys up the stairway ;
knowing that the Judge was danger
ously wounded and helpless, the mob
surrounded his house with threats
that he should never leave the place
alive: seeing women. wounded and
bleeding, struggling against infuriat-
ed men, only one man raised his hand
in protest or defense. Knowing that
a young girl lay wounded and help
less, not one among the mob volrn-
tered to seek surgeon or render as
sistancc. This is the chivalry OF
Kemper County, Miss.
While this chiyalric element is lack
ing on the one side, the hcroism OF
the participants on the other side so
overshadows all else that VIC almost
forget the mcancr incidents of the
drama. Within the last few days the
American people have turned tender
ly and protectingly toward the young
heroine, holding it privilege tt
speak their admiration and expires:
their sympathy. But the tragedy il
complete. The young girl, whost
courage and devotion would hav,
commanded the admiration of even :
Sioux Indian, failed to receive at tn,
hands of her fathers political enemie
the treatment that a wounded soldieI
would receive in any hostile army il
the world. She died-just how ant
why the American people will no
soon forget. In every heart there j
a monument to the memory of Thu
brave and devoted girl. ...l.
And this is local self-govcrnmcnt
This is the protection which grea
nation extends to its citizens! Thi
is the end of our growing pictures O
a just and firm government, where al
men are free and dare to exercise thu
rights Of Inter Ocean.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-23
1t is stoutly asserted by those who
fully endorse the Presidents southern

1t is stoutly asserted by those who
fully endorse the Presidents southern
policy, that it is the very thing to en-
sure the rights OF the colored race of
the South; that its result will be the
destruction of political differences
upon the color line, and bring peace
and good order through political
division, which shall divide parties
upon ordinary political questions.
discarding caste, prescription and as
sassination. The opponents of the
policy hold that the result will be
nothing of the kind, but that whatcv-
err Of peace and quiet results from it
will be at the expense of the subjuga-
ton Of the colored man, his servile
acquiescence in the demands of his
old master, the destruction of his
manhood and his rights as free
American citizen. We beg, therefore,
that all those who are SO holly con-
testing this difference among Repub.
licans, more or less foreshadOwing
Republican dissension, whereat Dem.
ocrats are greatly delighted,-that
they consider two things. One is
this: that thousands upon thousands
of as good Republicans as the party
could ever boast of, hold to the con-
flicting opinions above stated, some
upon one side and some upon the
other. 1t is true that the old Liber-
ais almost universally adopt the pol
icy, and yet earnest, steadiast Repub-
licans by the thousands, who have
never faltered, do think the President
right, and even some representative
colored men agree with him. In view
of this, it is not worth while, it seems
TO As, to fiercely attack each Other
with bitter words. Another thing te
consider is this: that in reality ther'
is no principle involved in the differ
ence between Republicans, if We cal
believe the intention of either sid'
as they declare it. Both sides claim
that the colored race must and shall
be protected; that the blacks mus
and shall have their rights. 1t lis
\ therefore, not the result aimed al
about which there is q variance nc
real principle is involved in the dis
custom as to what should be thu
status Of all people in the south, blu
the variance arises as to the means o
arriving at one and the same result
The means being used the Presiden
dignifies no higher than an expert
ment, trial putting southern mel
upon their promised good behavior
It is true that it seems next to imposs
ible TO many that the Presidents pol
icy should lead to securing the right
Of the eoIored race, it seems so to us
and vet we must admit that homes
men claim it will lead to good results
1t is not then, we repeat, differ
ence ON principle, bnt on means to ON
end. which all seek. The difference
therefore, among Republicans, wi
seek settlement properly in the resi-
of tho experiment, which we mus
await q reasonable length of time, an
s,ot seek such settlement in angry dis
: pafstiop or by the passage Of resolu
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-23

As an offset to the movement
against Fred Douglass, some Wash
fngtonians with a sense of the ridicu-
lous have petitoned Mr. Corcoran
s'that the portrait of John Randolph,
of Roanoake, be removed from the
Corcoran art gallery because he once
said of Washington that it was city
of 'hacks, hotels, prostitutes, and
magnificent distances and also that
the picture of Henry Clay be removed
because he once said, on windy day.
that Washington was the actndies'
place in the country, both IN Congress
and oM of it, Such base reflections
on this beautiful city should be Sc
vereiy reprobated.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-23
A deacon in one of the Newburgl

A deacon in one of the Newburgh
churches was deeply interested in the
sermon last Sunday uight. lie sat in
the corner Of his pew, two little boys
came next, and beyond them was a
sharp-visaged woman. He leaned
back, rested his arm on the back OF
the seat, touched somebody's hand
and supposing 1t to be o child's fist
covered it with his own and pressed
it. Suddenly the lady in the pew
shrieked: "You had better look out
III slap your face !" and the bewilder-
ed deacon received singing blow
across the mouth. The deacon sought
refuge in the open air, and the con-
gregation gossiped after the bcnedic.
fion,--P Providence Journal.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-23

PARIS, May 2l.-An Odessa letter
in the Politchse Correspondence, says
since the fall of Sukumkaleh, panic
reigns, not only at Odessa, but all
along the Black Sea. All confidence
in shore batteries and torpedoes has
been lost. The Governor of Odessa
has endeavored to calm the public
mind by issuing proclamations.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-23
ao,.ah on = praacher.

ST. LOUIS, May 22.-John G. Simp-
son Of Oregon county, this state was
convicted in the u. s. District Court
yesterday of illicit distilling, the jury
finding him guilty on all five counts
of the Indictment. Sentence is defer
red by the court, Simpson is fifty
years old, and was county Judge for
two years and has been a Baptist
minister 20 years.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-23

WASHINGTON, May 2l.-A severe
storm accompanied by thunder and
lightning passed over this city, last
night, doing considerable damage in
the northwestern section, Houses
were unroofed, fences, trees and telc-
graph poles blown down and car.
riages and wagons overturned and
demolished, s#
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-23

Whitelie Reid, who roosts where
Horace Greeley used to reign, has the
following silly lie Of Iowa Republic
ans, and of Hon. Geo. w. McCrary
particularly:
"The much talked of opposition tx
the President in Iowa is narrowing
down to the office-seekers and Con
gressmen, and even then no name!
are given. We are told the wood!
are full of men filled with the tgrav
est apprehensions,' but afraid to come
out. Secretary McCrary says thu
whole opposition party in the State
is confined to the wire-pullers."
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-23

There has been good deal of un-
necessary fuss made about the call of
Chairman Leighton, which is couched
in substantially the same terms as the
one of last year, written by the same
man, and which seemed to meet then
with general Republican appreciation.
But times change and men change
with them. Besides we Judge that
the journalists making the most op-
position to the call, are opposed to il
for about the same reasons that Grant
said Sumner didn't like the bible, to-
wit: because he didn't write il.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-23
Tho Graphic Discovers a mare.

Tho Graphic Discovers a Mares.
Nest.
NEW York, May 22.-The Graphic
has dispatch from Washington to
the effect that the postponement of the
extra session of Congress was due to
the discovery of conspiracy on the
part of Congressman, of both parties,
headed by David Dudley Field, to
Introduce resolution declaring Til
den the honest President-elect and
Inviting him to take his place in the
White House,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-23
Chamberlain Don't Want ONCE

SVuSOoVtUtU OOTV want OuIC0.
WASHINGTON, May 19-On Monday
last Secretary Sherman rendered the
appointment of Solicitor of the Treas
ury to Ex-Governor Chamberlain at
the instance of the President, who
also urged its acceptance. The Gov
ernor declined, however, on account
of professional engagements regard
cd as more advantageous, profession
ally and pecuniarily. He, however,
had an interview with the President
to-day, and leaves tonight for South
Carolina to close up his private bust.
ness. ----
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-23

VIENNA, May 22.-The Presse saws
no promise concerning the neutraii-
cation of Little Wallachia, has ever
been given or demanded. 1t was on.
ly with respect to Servian neutrality
that Austria expressed certain wishes
which have been complied with.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-23
Fiery Devastation. .

WATERFOWL, May 1S.-Harrowine
accounts of suffering and destitution
come from the burnt district in Gin
ton County. A large tract of rich
farming country is swept clear Of
buildings, fences, trees and stock
Crops putin the ground were destroy
ed. People are utterly destitute, help.
less and without resources,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-23
New York Market.
| By Telegraph.

BY Telegraph. 3.l,N.
NEW YonK, May q:
Wheat-dull and lower to sell. NO.
2 Chicago 81 80; do. milwaukee, 80.
Corn--heavy and lower. New west
ern mixed 6O@64c; old do. 64@67c. !.
Oats-Quict. Mixed western and
state Al @68c.
Pork-heavy ut $l49O.
Lard-heavy at 30 SO.
Whisky-$l liz.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-23
Heavy Fighting at Kars in which
the Russian Forces are
sa Repulsed.
Roumania Declares Her indie.
.a pendence,
The Russians Preparing to Cross
the Danube. y
But the Turks Will Make a Stou,
Resistance. -..
TURKISH ATROCITIES.

BUCHAREST, May 1S.-In the Turk.
ish Village of Turtokai there is quite
q Christian element, though subor.
dinate in numbers to the Turks. On
the night Of the 10th, the latter made
q general attack upon the Christians
The males were put to the sword
Many Of the elder women shared the
same fate, and the younger were
brutally outraged. Cries OF the vic.
tins were distinctly heard by out.
posts of the Roumanian army, and
the tale is further corroborated by
reports of two Bulgarians who es.
capped slaughter.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-23
WILLIAM WANTS TO SEE EIsMARK.

New YoRK, May 22.--Thc follow
ing special is published:
BERLIN-It is officially announced
that Emperor William has recalled
Prince Bismarck to consider the stu
alton in France and the probable eff
feet of change of ministry upon the
relations of France and Germany.