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

THE new state Of Colorado votes on
the question Of woman's suffrage next
October, The now constitution Of
thc state lnakcs provision for such
an election. Female orators viii
abound there next autumn. Woman's
rights seem to flourish best on the
virgin soil Of the country.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24

NASHVILLE, Jan. l9.-James F..
Bailey was elected u. s. Senator to-
day, on the Tad ballot, getting 65
Votes. Key had s., Bate Z votes.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24
FOREIGN.
Foreign war Inevitable.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Jan. 1S.-The
Grand council of the empire met to-
day. The first three hours of the sit
ting was occupied by the reading of
a statement Of the events which oc-
CURED since the outbreak of the in
surrection in Herzegovinaia. Mid
hat Pasha then made a long speech,
in the course of which he gave
an account of the Turkish counter
proposals and concessions which the
Porte, in spirit of Cancellation, had
made upon points where the consti-
tuition would not thereby be affected.
He dwelt on the gravity Of the situa-
ton; spoke of the departure of pleni-
potentiaries possibly of war; hor-
rors attending it; injury it would do
the internal affairs of the country;
impossibility of procuring funds
for war; and the fact that
Turkey could not rely upon
any alliance. Several speeches fol-
lowed, the most noteworthy being
made by the Greek and, Armenian pa
triarchs. All speakers repelled the
idea of accepting the European pro-
posals. Midhat Basha again pointed
out the gravity of the crisis and dis
tress which would result from war.
After hearing all the speakers the
council unanimously rejected the
proposals amid shouts of "Dcath be-
fore dishonor."
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24

The BOSTON forger, Rev. Winslow,
/ is not to be found in England since
! tho renewal of the cxtradition treaty.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24

New YORK, Jan. 19.-The Herald
editorially is enthusiastically in favor
of the Committees plan.
The Suns Washington correspon-
dence says Lutterell would be for the
bill if he could be convinced that the
power conferred on the tribunal
would enable it to probe all these
Returning Board frauds to the bot
tom,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24

LONDON, Jan. 1S.-Thc Daily Tele-
graphs Pera correspondent reports
the Christians present at the council
were even more opposed to the con-
cessiOn than the Turks. The dangers
of the situation were fairly laid be-
fore the council by the Sultan's BROTH
er-in-law, Ahamond Damad, as well
as by Midhat Pasha. Safuet Pasha
dwelt upon the peril Of Drawing
Europe, and remarked that the Rus
sian squadron now in the waters of
the United States might stop the
transmission of arms and ammuni-
ton which had been ordered in that
country for Turkey. Two hundred
and thirty-scven dignitaries and Off
cials were present at the council. A
protocol of the proceedings was
drawn up, to which all who took part
i'm the council offered their signatures.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24
noa, alectsd sens

N00p EtO0f0d Senator.
BosToN, Jan. l9.-Judgc Geo. f.
Hoar was elected u. 8. Senator on
the fifth ballot.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24
Disastrous Effects Of War Rumors
on ENGLAND

LONDON, Jan. lS.-Private advices
from Russia continue to afford strong
evidence of injury done the mercau-
tile community by apprehensions of
War. One firm of cotton spinners,
employing 1900 hands, has lost so
heavily since Russia assumed q war
like attitude that the establishment
would have been closed had not the
firm obtained assistance from gov
ernment which was unwilling such
catastrophe should involve so large a
number of employees.
Gortschakof has issued q circular
to the Russian representatives abroad
expressing his belief that Turkey
will reject the conference proposals.
declaring that Russia cannot under
take warlike policy because Europe
would not support her and might
form coalition against her.
1t is understood that one or two
millions pounds of Turkish paper
money will be.issued.
The Lancashire cotton trade has
Internationally rejected the opera
tives conditions because they would
result in general advance of wages.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24

LONDON, Jan. 19.-The Times, on
the failure of the conference, says it
is not to be assumed that a decision
for peace or war will necessarily be
made at once. Perhaps the dissolu-
ton of the conference marks the be-
ginning of new phase, in which the
western powers will be, for time,
inactive, and the imperial courts will
once more concern themselves with
business. The daily Ne,cs says, with
the break up of the conference ends
the old-fashioned policy which has
been accepted by Turkey as a hered-
itary responsibility on England.
Henceforward Turkey must pach up
its credit the best way it can and
fight its own battles.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Jan. l6.-Both
Houses Of the General Assembly bal
lotted for u. s. Senator to-day. A,
II. Garland was elected.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24
1riefltema.

DErRoIr, Jan. l6.--T. w. Ferry was
to-day reelected U. S. Senator, by the
unanimous Republican vote in the
Assembly.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24
IOWA AGRICULTURE.

We CLEAN from the report of the
Secretary of the State Agricultural
Society, the following interesting
items in relation to Iowa agriculture
in 1876:
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24

The increase Of area in 1876 is per
cent, or 10000 acres. In many sec
tions the rainfall in June delayed the
necessary cultivation, and fostcred an
extra ordinary growth of weeds. In
September storms were also disas-
trous. On low, wet ground, the crop
was poor, and, in some cases, not
worth harvesting; while in other To-
calities the hopper did much damage.
From all canses the crop was lessened
in yield and impaired in quality
There was evidently great loss from
a careless system of cultivation. Too
much area is planted and too little
cultivation. The crop being Of vast
Importance to the state, tie object
should be to get the greatest quantity
from the least acres.
The corn product of the entire
country is estimated at 1900 0,O00, 600
bushels. The product Of Iowa in
1876 averaged 35 bushels per acre,
giving total yield of l50,OOO,OOO
bushels. Taking the increased area
planted and allowing for the decrease
ed product from causes named, the
product for 1876 will be equal to that
of 1875. The comparative price of
corn, December lst. since 1872, has
been: 1872, Is cts; 1873, 81 cts; 1874,
43 cts; 1876, ~ cts; 1876, 35. For
several years our exports have not
reached per cent, while it has been
reduced below l per cent. The pres
ent large yield will affect the price
in market and on the farm, and
should stimulate farmers to convert
corn into more marketable shape, and
thus secure more remunerative pri-
Snc
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24


The increase of planted timber has
been from $500 acres in 1863 to 65,-
$40 acres In 1875.
The Secretary deyotcs considerable
space to birds and insects, and strong
ly recommends Legislative action for
the protection of all birds and the
destruction of all noxions insects.
Upon the whole, with all the dis
conraging features of the agricultu-
raj department of industry, the re-
port shows that Iowa is not likely To
suffer from famine, and that it is a
good State to live in and remuncra.
tive one to the farmer who will cnl.
tivate his land to the best Of his abil.
lity, and seek to get the greatest
lamount from the least possible acres
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24
s HERD pGoDrCTS,

In 1870 there were in Iowa 369,Sll
milch cows, yielding q, ,5l2, ,l79 pounds
of butter, LOST, TAI pounds of cheese,
and 6SS,S00 gallons of milk sold.
These have been increased W3,7l2
cows, producing l0,350, ,36l pounds of
butter, 100000 pounds of cheese, and
2,Gl6,6O0 gallons of milk--or total
increase in diary products of 81, ,50O,-
600; and the quality has also increas-
ed from the lowest grade to the best
in the world, demanding and recciv-
ing the grand gold medal at the
great Exposition at Philadelphia.
This branch Of industry is assuming
immense proportions, and shows that
Iowa is coming rapidly to the front
rank.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-24

Iowa stands at the head Of the list as
a hog-growing State. The crop has
been decimated by disease, which
has batlled all attempts to eradicate it.
1t is suggested that the General AS
sembly provide means and a COM
mittec to thoroughly investigate the
disease wherever it is manifest in the
State.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-12

RUsToHUCK, July 12.-Several Bulgar-
IONS have been arrested, charged with
assisting the Russians and fomenting in
surTection, and also with distributing
petroleum to fire the town. Up to June
% there were in Rustchuk roo persons
killed and. wounded by bombardment.
The Russian Cavalry are at Chipka Pass.
NEW York, June IA special from
New Orleans says Wells has received a
letter from John Sherman which he states
is very bitter against the people fer violat-
ing what he says was the terms of agree
ment; he further says the letter scouts
all danger to himself as an accessory, but
that the matter will only serve to show the
people IN their true light.
LONDON, July, 2,-Bombardment OF
Rustchuck was recommended Tuesday,
during which the Russians attempted to
take the town by assault but were repulsed
after two hours fighting.
The resignation of Earl Beaconsfeld
was never contemplated
New YORK, July l2.-Members of the
Syndicate have advices the I. S. pei
cent, loan opened IN London at 1929,
per cent. higher than here.
A London dispatch from Alexandrs
says force with "a cannons and fourtee,
thousand Remington rifles is leaving
Aderya for the frontier.
The King Alysumia expressed willing
ness to resign in favor of Alamyo, son o
the late King Theodore.
Ex- President Grant and party, arrived
here this morning from Wiesbaden, the,
were received at the station by tn
American consul general and a reception
committee. American residents hoisteC
flags in honor of the occasion.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-12
important Evidence TO be used against
Brigham Young.

SPRINGFIELD, I'll, July l2.-Capt. John
Tobin, formerly a resident of California,
later of st. Louis, and still later of Spring
field, will be one of District Attorney
Howards' principal witness to prove
Brigham Youngs personal connection with
the massacres of the Gentiles. His name
is mentioned in Lees confession. He tells
long story which is in substance that
having gained the confidence of Brigham by
aiding the Mormon immigrants, he was
appointed instructor of territorial militia,
which position he resigned because squads
of cavalry were used as avengers.
Subsequently he undertook to guide
party of three strong outspoken anti
Mormons to California, but the party
was overtaken by a band of mounted
MormoDs led by Brigham Young, Jr., who
compelled him to stop, under pretense
that they were going to California to mis-.
represent Mormonism. They finally pro
ceeded, but we're continually dogged by
Mormons who at length fred on them as
they were epcampiDg at night. The party
were left for dead, and the Mormons
taking their horses, rode away. Sixty
hours afterwards the Z. S. mail wagon
and party, en-route for San Bernardino
took them up. but two died, soon after
He claims to have important documentary
evidence of plotting against the govern
ment and the Gentiles by Brigham oung
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-12
After Forty Years

OF married life, Mrs. Susanna Vosburg,
of Pleasant Valley, is now applying for a
divorce. from her husband Isaac W. The
parties were married in Stockport, Columbia
county, N. Y, and have resided in Pleas
ant Valley fince 1860. Among the many
allegations set forth in her petition, Mrs.
Vosburg alleges cruel and inhuman con-
duct, stating that such cruelty has been
frequent since her residence in this state,
but of late has become worse and more
violent" She sets forth several instances.
giving dates when he assaulted heron
one occasion. throwing his open pocket
knife at her with such force. that if 1t had
struck her in vital part, it would have kill
ed her. In addition to assaulting andbeat.
ing, checking. ETC., she alleges that he has
applied the most obscene and vile
epithets." The petitioner states she is
now 90 years of age, in i'll health and be-
coming infirm, and that her husband S con-
duct toward her has caused her great
mental anguish and suffering, and is GER
tainly underming her health" She prays
for divorce and alimoDy. This applica-
ton was fled in the District Clerks Office
on Tuesday afternoon. p.-Da". Dem.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-12

~There will be a sociable in the
lecture room of the NJ. E. church this
evening.
B9Neson Freeman refused to pay 81
tax on his dog. Magistrate Swander
taxed him $5 for so doing and he paid it.
BIBinding of every description done
at close figures at THE ARGUS bindery.
All kinds of printing cheaper than else
where in the three cities. First class work
guaranteed. IT,
RgYou are foolish to squander your
money for cheap aud worthless tln-types,
when you can get the best photographs
at 50 per dozen, at Charles Pea1s, the old
stand, Wells street. l2d3t
R9PTwo of the nine tramps registered
with Magistrate Swander this morning,
are NJ. P. Thompson and wife, Ills.
There's one woman that won't stay at
home and let her husband go all the time
alone.
The stringent tramp law recently pass
ed has not had the effect to lessen the
number of tramps nightly gathered by the
police; neither will it unless enforced. A
stone pile and ball and chain is the thing
| desirable.
E@Ef1and & Young have sold their
temperance billiard hall to Baker & Hill,
who will strive to keep up the reputation
it has enjoyed under the management Of
the former firm. They are both young
men and have many friends among the
boys
EG~Installation of officers of Moline
Encampment No. 1873, |. o. o. f., oe-
Cured last evening at their lodge room
conducted by D. g. P. w. P, Cole.
! Following are the officers: G. P, j. E.
Taylor; FL. P, August Almgren; s, w,
P. Nelson; S., FL. Hannecke; T., j.
Tufiey; J. W., Donald Stewart.
RsAThe board of health met last even
ing and organized, electing W. s. Entrickin,
President, and DIR. j. w. Morey, Secre-
tary. Lots were drawn for the long and
short term, Drs. Klingberg and Vessel
getting the long term, 2 years. and Morey
and Entrikin short term, Il yearl En-,
trikin and Kiingberg we're appointed q
committee to draft rules and regulations
for the government of the board. Certif
cate forms for births, deaths and bura
,, permits were adopted. The board vii
take sanitary cruise around the city mex
Saturday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-12
scHENcx's SEA WEED TONIC.

In the atmosphere experienced here during the
summer months, the lethargy produced by the heat
takes away the desire for wholesome food, and fire.
quent perspirations reduce bodily energy, particu-
larly those suffering from the effects of debilitata-
ting diseases. In order to keep natural healthful
activity of the system must resort 20 artificial
means. For this purpose Schencks Sea Weed Ton
ic is very eectusl. few doses will create an ap-
petite and give fresh vigor to the enervated body
For dyspepsia, il is invaluable. Many eminent
physicians have doubted whether dyspepsia can be
permanently cured by the drugs which are gener-
ally employed for that purpose. The Sea Weed
Tonic in its nature is totally different from such
drugs 1t contains no corrosive minerals or acids
In fact 1t assists the regular operations of nature
and supplies her deficiencies. The tonic in its ma
ture much resembles the gastric juice that it il
almost identical with that fluid. The gastric juice
is the natural solvent Which, in healthy condition
OF the body causes the food to be digested; ant
when this Juice is not excrcted in sufficient quantf
ties indigestion, with ali its distressing symptOm
follow. The Sea Weed Tonic performs the duty o
the gastric juice when the latter is deficient
Schencks Sea Weed Tonic sold by all Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-12
The Orange TROUBLES in Canada

MONTREAL, July 12.-The expressions
of the crowd are awakning painful ankle
ty. Young Blrtons intend meeting their
brethren returning from Cornwall at the
depot and escort them home. 5000
or 5000 Of a motley crowd are opposite
the orange hall, St. James ST., threatening
the oraDgemen, who express indignation
at the manner in which ribbon men line
the streets, as if to intimidate them; the
orangemen affirm their intention to keep
their bargain, but it interfered with iu
coming out of church there will be blood
shed,
MONTREAL, July u. j. c. Hackett is
the name of the man killed. He is sup
posed to be from Toronto and is protes-
tant. Three persons are wounded; the
great lacrosse player, Geroux, and 3
painter named Boom, dangerously; the
third, a woman, is wounded in the leg
This riot occurred In an attack by the mot
on two ladies wearing orange colors while
coming from church. Three men, of whom
| deceased was one, attempted to rescue
| them aud they were attacked and pur
sued; they took refuge in store room
where, it is said, Hackett fred a shot a
the crowd. when revolyers were turnet
upon him and ssome SO shots were fired
The excitement IL increasing and tn
streets are crowded, but it has just begsl
raining and the storm may disperse th
crowd.
MONTREAL, 1870 P, NJ, June r.
Trouble is just beginning; two men hav
been killed and about Is shots fired: tw
women got in a fight because one suatche
from the bosom Of the other an orang
lilly. This occasioned a general row.
man with a check suit who had been e;
pecially prominent was pursued into
store, shot three times in the head and il
stautly killed. The police are now iutel
fering and troops have been ordered to /
in readiness in various places of the Do
minion.
: MONTREAL, 2:30 P. NJ, July 12.-Tf
/ rain is over, crowds are out again, son
j shots haye been fired but no collision
: Prominent politicians are trying to qui
: the Irish Catholics but the latter, it is sal
. intend to have a demonstration to-nigh
t this will cause trouble.
MONTREAL, 8 P. NJ, July 12,-Tl
: whole volunteer force, including field ba
: teries. have been ordered out The e
! I element is increasing. 1t is rumored Il
. Catholic union men are all being supph
. with arms and ball cartridges.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-12
Little HANDS Mustn't Handle.
A MAXIM MISS MITCHELL, OF VASSAR, COM
MENDED TO THE WRONG BOY.

A MAXIM MISS MITCHELL, OF VASSAR, COM
MENDED TO THE WRONG BOY.
Rather good story is told in connection
with visit which the Rev. Mr.. Chadwick
paid to Nassar college a few years ago.
Mr.. Chadwick, who is widely known as an
expounder of the Unitarian doctrine, is
extremely youthful in his appearance. and
his smooth, fresh face and slight figure
have gained for him the sobriquet of the
boy Preacher" Having been requested
by several of his parishioners who had
daughters at Nassar to visit them, he com
piled, and at the invitation of the lady
principal dined in the large hall with the
students, and was shown to a seat at the
right hand of Miss Maria Mitchell, the
| professor of astronomy. Miss Mitchell is
not partial to boys, and paid no attention
| to her neighbor, VINO was presented to heI
as Mr. Chadwick, until he ventured to re.
mark that he would be very much pleased
to visit the observatory of which Miss
Mitchell has charge
We'll, you may come to the observa
tory" she replied
But | would like to go over it,, con
tinued the reverend gentleman.
You may go over it, too, but yol
mustn't touch anything; Touch not!' i
the rule there" replied Miss Mitchell
shortly, and resumed her dinner.
Mr.. Chadwick looked blank for mo
ment, and then took in the situation, AM
with twinkle in his eye resumed tn
attack
Il would like to find you there, Mis-
Mitchell"
"Oh, I'm TOO busy to see any one, sh
returned, without looking around,
! Some few minutes afterward he mad
some remark about his church and hi
parishioners. Miss Mitchell surveyed hir
: a moment with stare Of profound aston
ishment, and then said with characteristic
J coolness:
IF you are John Chadwick, you ma
: come 10 the observatory, and l aoiU b
there. IN Y. World
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-12

Those logical Republicans who think
that Packard was elected governor if
Hayes was elected president, and that
Hayes was not elected president, if
Packard was not elected governor. are
getting noisy in Ohio, under the lead of
that old war-horse of the party and pres
ent representative of 'stalwart Republi-
eanisn," Ben Wade. They mean to give
Hayes black eye in the same artistic
manner as the Iowa convention did. aud
have accordingly arranged that their con
vention, which meets on the 25th inst
shall not adjourn without resolution in
dorsing HAYES policy being introduced for
them to vote doWn.-Erehange.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-12
The Train wreckers in Missouri.

ST. Louis, July 12.-Later adyiees from
Waynesville, Mo-, say late yesterday
afternoon the counsel for the train
wreckers moved for a continuance which
the judge granted, 1t is said there were
ten men engaged in the diabolical deed
and that it will be proved in the trial that
they intended to murder every person on
the train. They had clubs in readiness
to brain those who were hurt too badly to
run, and designed to shoot all who at
tempted to escape. The bodies were to be
piled in the wreck, the torch applied, and
all evidences Of the crime were expected
to be destroyed by fame.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-12
orangemen Doo1de not to Parade.

New York, July 12.-The Orange Il en-
of this city have abandoned public parades
as a part of their celebration of July IL,
and will content themselves to-day by an
excursion; dancing will be the order of
the day and evening; the opening grand
march being dedicated to President Hayes.
1t is expected nearly all the grand lodge
officers will be present and deliver short
addresses, and that the festivities will be
participated in by full 1000 Orangemen
and their friends.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-12
ST. Lonis Market.

ST. LoUTs. July IL.
wheat-Lower; No . fall p Aug; No 9,
cash; / 1254 Aug.
Corn-Lower: 4s5z bid cash; 4sA July.
Oats-Dull; 33 bid.
Rye-5s.
Whisky-1 0Sk.
Pork 10 so.
Lard-Easy; s T5-
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Reeeipts 2,500; unchanged.