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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-13
J0TTING

The snow storm was much heavier
east Of the Mississippi river than it
was in Iowa.
Our readers will notice change in
the advertisement of John Morrell
e Co., pork packers of this city.
Those who did the fighting during
the war seem to have the least to say
about the terms of peace.-iSt. Louis
Times.
The Postmaster at Melrose offers
$50 reward for the capture of the
thief who robbed the Postoffice at
that place.
Fairfield is in bad fix,-the DEM
ocrat says, "there won't be ice
enough in that town, next summer to
make a poultice."
There is trouble in the Fairfield
Public Schools between citizens and
the Superintendent, about changing
text books too often
Tice guessed we'll for once. His
prediction was "from 9Th to 18th Sc
we're storms in places" This seems
to be one of the places.
Zorn, the Burlington Moan agent"
has been bound over to court to an
swer to the charge of "using the u.
s. mails for swindling purposes"
Schwabkey's Band will give a
grand concert at Eddyville, next Fri
day evening. Several parties from
this city will attend the ball follow
ing the concert.
Josh Billings has given additional
evidence of his individual good sense
He says: 81 will never purchase
lottery tickets as long as can hire a
man to rob me at reasonable wages"
There is a bill pending in the legis-
lature to de-marshalize Iowa cities
where chief of police is desired
What untold agony could be averted
if the legislature would only hurry
up little !-Hasckeye.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-13

Abraham Lincoln was born Feb.
IL, 1909, and to-day he would be, if
living, 6S years old. The same fell
spirit that cut short his valuable life
at the age of 50, is still at work down
South under the policy; notably at
this time its doings are disgracing
American civilization at New Or
leans.-Ddily Feb. 18th.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-13
schuRz the REFoRmER.

For many years DIR. James G.
Whitehill has been Secretary Of the
Board of Examining Surgeons at st. |
Louis, Mo. On Mr.. Schurz taking
the place of Secretary of the Interior,
he had German friend who wanted
this place and Schurz was determined |
he should have it. This friend is DR.. |
Phillip Weigel, "who has been one Of |
the most stalwart adherents of that Sc
lect little body Of patriots ana reform
ers who constitute the Schurz and
Preetorius party in Missouri. In 1868
he nominated DR.. Preetorius, now the
editor of Schurz's paper, the Westliche
Post, for mayor. In 1864 he and
Preetorius were at the head of tho bolt
from the state republican convention
and sent the Missouri. delegation to
the Fremont convention at Cleveland
in opposition to the Lincoln conven-
at Baltimore. Weigel co-operated
with Precious and Schurz in fight
ing the new constitution in 1865, and
in opposing the enfranchisement of
the negl oes, in 1868. In the latter
year the same crowd fought the Grant
movement and in 1870 bolted the re-
publican state convention and Joined
the democrats in the ,Gratz Brown
movement. In ~ Weigel was an ar
dent Greeley and Brown man, and in
IA led the Schurz senatorial campaign
which resulted in five votes for the
statesman. All that Weigel had to
to recommend him to the position
was his political activity" against
which Mr.. Schurz has raised his voice
SO often. He no had army record
whatever, and his political achieve
ments constituted his sole claim tc
this recognition. The reorganization
Of the board, which the Interior De-
partment was 50 anxious to consum-
mate, consisted simply of the removal
of Whitehill and the appointment of
Weigel. That was the only change
made"
DIR. Whitehill had been q noted
Surgeon in the rebellion, who won
the very highest distinction and
against whom there never was nor
is not now, the shadow of any wrong
conduct. We knew him personally
in the service and he was man above
all suspicion. The first intimation
that he had of change was the re.
ceipt of the following letter from
Schurz's henchman, the commissioner
Of pensions:
Department of the Interior, Pension
Office, Washington, d. c., AprilM,
1S87.-DEAR Sir: In the belief that
the interests of the service demand . |
change in the board of which you are
Secretary, and without in any way
questioning your professional fitness
or integrity, have to ask that imme-
diately upon the receipt Of this
you tender your resignation
as an examining surgeon. Very re.
spectfully, your obedient servant,
j. A. BENTLY, Commissioner.
James 9. Whitehall, NJ. d., Secreta-
~ Board Of Examining Surgeons,
st. Louis, Mo.
This surprised DR.. Whitehill and
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-13

nov 20 77-d&w1y.
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Sr. Louis, Feb. IL.

Sr. LOUIS, Feb. IL.
BY Telegraph
Wheat-higher; No. 3 red 2OA
bid cash, l 20L@21h Mar.
Connective at Az cash, Al Mar.
Oats-steady at 243s cash, PAX Feb.
Rye-5lR cash, 50 bid Mar.
Whisky-$1.O 3.
Pork-$l0 50@75 cash, 10 so bid
March.
Lard-steady at 81 90
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-13
CATARRHAL AFFECTIONS +,

Eyes; liberation and Inflammation Of the Ear:
Ringing Noises in tho Head Sore Throst; Elonga-
Headache, Neuralgia, Dizziness, Clouded Memory.
Loss Of Nervous Depression Of Spirits AT,
remedy according 20 directions which accompany
each bottle, or will be mailed to any address on
Each package contains DR.. sanfords Improved
lnhaling Tube, with full directions for use in Al
cases. Price el.00. Sold by all Wholesale and Re.
Canadas. WEEKS & POTTER, General Agents
and Wholesale Druggists, Boston, Mas.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-13
THEssALY ANNExEs HERSELF.

THEsSALY ANNEXES HERSELF.
ATHENS, Feb. S.-The members of
the provincial government of Thes-
sally have addressed a proclamation
to the Hellenic government declaring
Thessaly annexed to Greece and en-
treating the protection of the mother
country.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-13

Representative Hamilton, of Lee
county. has introduced good bill
in the House, viz: To require tramp
ing advertisers, who get up signs, ad-
vertising sheets, business directories,
ETC., and invariably swindle those
who patronize them, to take ont IL
cense. This 10 right and we hope it
will pass. Newspapers pay taxes,
help to build up towns and the bust
ness thereof, and they should be pro-
tected from the raids of the dead
beats who get up pretended Cuisines
directories"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-13
s''lColLINS'I
v0LTAIC PLASTER

Affords the most grateful relief In Rheu-
matism, Weak Spine. Local Pains, Ner-
Sous Affections. Local Rheumatism lilo
Douloureux, Nervous Pain, Affections OF
the Kidneys, Fractured Ribs, Affections
Of the Chest, Colds and Coughs, Injuries
Of the Back, Strains and Bruises, Weak
Back, Nervous Pain Of the Bowels, Cramp
In tho Stomach and Limbo, Heart Aztec
lions, Enlarged Spleen, Bruises and Pune
lures, Rheumatism of the Wrists and
Arms, Asthma, Gout, Local and Deep
seated Pains, Pain in the Ghost, Stitch In
the Back, Pain in the Hip, Varicose or
Enlarged Veins, Cricl In the Back and
Neck, Pain and Weakness In Side and
Back, Hoarseness. Sore Throat, Lunbago.
Whooping Cough, Sharp Pains In the
Breast. Heart Disease. Quinsy, Diabetes
and for Lamencss In any part OF the DOdy.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-13

OHIoAeo, Feb. IL.

OHIoAso, Feb. II.
by Telegraph
Wheat-opened steady, closed ex.
cited and higher; 81 0594 cash, l O622ss
on bid March.
Corn-steady but higher; al asked
March and April, 432s May.
Oats-firmer; 23s cash, Mls Mar
Rye-5l1l.
Barley-462.
Pork-easier; $40 rs cash, 10 271s
Mar, 10 421s April.
Lard-easier; steady; 81 20@22R
cash Z 321a Mar, Z 42k April.
Whisky-1 O3.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-13

NEW YORK, Feb. IL.

NEW YORK, Feb. IL.
BY Telegraph.
Wheat-shade stronger; No. 2
spring 81 25h April.
Corn-quiet and steady; 47@59 for
western mixed.
Oats-steady, unchanged.
Pork-quiet; $ll 25@5O.
Lard-lower; 81 57H.
Whisky-$1 O81a.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-13

According 10 Secretary McCrary's
report the militia force of the Z. S.
is about 4, 200, 900. One-halt of these,
mobilized into such soldiers rs Sher-
man marched to the sea with, and
they could whip the balance of the
world.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-13

The Davenport Democrat says that
a member Of the Legislature who was
in Davenport last week, and who is
we'll posted in things that are going
on at Des Moines, expressed the posi-
tive opinion that the present Legisla-
turc would repeal the wine and beer
clause.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-13
A Kirkville correspondent of tn
Eddyvillo A1yerfise,. saya.

Eddyville Advertiser says:
John Holloway had q collar. bone
oroken by the falling of bucket of
dirt. He is getting better.
JACOB McGlothlin's house was
burned on the I'd inst. He saved his
goods. Some insurance.
Albert Foster was found dead last
Monday morning. He was subject to
spasms, and was supposed to have
died from suffocation.
Johnnie Gilmore, aged nine years
aied Tuesday morning, ofspinal affec-
l. Marshall's team ran off and broke
the buggy badly. Nobody hurt.
The protracted meeting 10 still GO
ing on, with fair success. The pros
pect is good for week yot.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-13
0rruuNAIIT1 .@nnr

The winter of 1890 surpassed
the present one in mildness. Farmers
plowed every month Of the season,
and NO snow fell until Feb.2. twas
followed, however, by q cold, back
ward spring, with q snow storm in
May which killed the returning swal-
lows.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-13

&, England is snubbed. The Porte
says to the British feet, keep out of
the Dardannelles. Once,' says the
Porte, the English were our allies,
but they failed us in our hour of
great need and henceforth the Rus
SLAMS are our friends.
This is . big move on the map of
Europe. Bismarck evidently ap-
proves it and, as consequence, the
growl of the British lion is not to be
regarded in. the future as heretofore.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-13
10 YEARS A SUFFERER.
From Hon. Thao. P. Bouevt, Bristol. r. I.

Messrs. WEEKS POTTER: Gentlemen, Feeling
thoroughly convinced or the efficacy Of SAMvoRDS
RADICAL CURB DOR CATARRH, am induced to drop
you line to say that although have been ecsp.
tical q all the nostrums advertised as "radicl
such relief and ultimate % that Of SANfoRDb.
have been afflicted with this dreadful disease
couId be Induced to psrscvere with any until t
read the letter OF Mr.. HENRY WRLLs, and can
truthfully say that after using nve or az bottles
ties. Hoping that others similarly aflicted like
myself will be induced to make the trial ana Gen
tlemen, very truly, etc. THEO. r. BO0EKT.
BRIsTOJ,. II, T., July ~. 1871.
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invented by personal enemies OF
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-13
THE SULTAN WON'T LET THE BRITISH

| 1880
FLEET APPROACH CoNsTANTINoPLE.
LONDON, Feb. 1.-THE Daily Ie1e.
graph has the following dispatch:
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Sunday night,
Feb. lO.-The Porte has refused a
tirman, permitting the British fleet to
come to Constantinople, on the
ground that if the Sultan allows it
Russian forces will probably occupy
the city.
The Pail Mall Gazette says it was
known in all embassies in London,
this a. M, that the Porte had refused
to allow the British feet to approach
Constantinople.
A Cabinet council was hastily sum-
moned, this morning.
1t is said negotiations are still pro-
seeding for obtaininga firman. The
whole British feet remains in Besika
Bay pending the result of negotia-
tiOue.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-13
1T MIGHT HAVE BEEN.

lONDON, r0O. 11.-1n0 6eWl-OmCl6l
journal De st. Petersburg yesterday,
commenting ON the despatch of q
British fleet, says: As far as Russia is
concerned we think this measure
ought not to make her deviate from
the course she has hitherto followed.
Long before the last incidents which
now bring an English fleet unto the
walls of Constantinople that eventu-
atty was foreseen and was made the
subject of instructions to the Russian
commander-in-chief. If we are we'll
informed these instructions directed
that in case the Ottoman capital
should be occupied by Imperial
troops and if British fleet should
appear before the city, that It should
be received with all the consideration
due to q friendly power, and that il
the necessity for protecting the lives
and property of British should
cause troops to be landed
there it should be regarded
as welcome auxiliary for the main
tainance of order, as long as their ac-
tivity was confined to that purpose.
Now that the English feet 10 approach
ing Constantinople, and has there
given rendezvous to fleets of other
great powers, we may assume that the
same courtesy will be maintained be-
tween the naval and land forces of
different states as if they should have
met on Turkish soil 16 months ago.
This measure was proposed by Russia
and refused by the cabinet of London.
How much bloodshed and suffering
might have been avoided by the &C.
ceptance of that proposal.
A Berlin dispatch to the Times says
Russia has declared her resolve to re-
annex Bessarabia despite Roumanias
protest. The latest dispatch from
G onstantinople says there is no news
of the British fleet yet.
LONDON, Feb. lin the House of
Lords this afternoon Lord Derby
said "the difficulty regarding the en-
try of the fleet to Constantinople,
would, he believed, soon be over
come and that the other powers had
asked for firman permitting their
vessels to enter British waters"
LONDON, Feb. H. A dispatch from
Constantinople OF the 10th, says: at
is reported that the Sultan has invit-
ed Grand Duke Nicholas to spend a
few days in Constantinople.
Safet and 6advik Pashas will 20 to
on Tuesday to negotiate
o treaty Of peace with Generals Ignti-
of and Nelidoff, formerly Ambassa-
dor and First Secy. Of the Russian
at Constantinople, respect
lively.
LONDON, Feb. ii, 3p. MIN the
House of Commons this afternoon,
N0rthc0te said, "There il some de-
10y in the fleet going up to Constsn-
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-13
Motion For q New Trial for Ander'

son.
New ORLEANS, Feb. Gin the Su
perior Criminal Court . rule of con.
tempt against Deputy Collector Tom.
linson, U. 8. Commissioner, w. G..
Lane and Deputy Marshals E. S
Wurzburg and Chas. Steele, was con.
tinued until Monday, at2 O'Clock.
On motion of Cullom and Castillo.
NOS, of counsel for Thomas G. Ander.
son, 1t was ordered that the ATTY,
General show cause on Wednesday
the 18th, why new trial should not
be granted upon the ground:
First-That the verdict ia against
evidence.
Second Contrary to law, as more
specifically set forth in bills of ex-
ception taken during tho trial, now
on record and made part Of this
motion.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-13
HOME FROM THE WAR,

LONDON, Feb. 8.-A special from
Larnim says: The Greek army is re-
turning home. Its loss during the
war was three wounded and one pris-
oner.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-13
TIDAL WAVE

has swept the coast of Peru. Calais
moles have been severely damaged.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-13

Farmers will do well to call on j.
L. Taylor & Co., and get 9 supply Of
Forsha's Cure for Hog Cholera. 1t
Is guaranteed to cure or money re-
funded.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-13
HOUSE.

The House, by a vote Of 126 to ll9,
tabled the motion to reconsider the
vote of the House, last Friday, by
which the Alexandra mill bill was
lost. This disposes of the bill.
Mackey introduced a bill prohibit
ing the Secretary of the Treasury
from purchasing any bonds for reduc-
ton of the national debt until q strict
compliance with the provisions of the
law shall require it.
Leonard presented q concurrent
resolution of the Louisiana assembly,
expressing satisfaction with the poll
cy of the President.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-13
WEEKLY COURIER,
WEDNESDAY MORNING, Fee. 12, 1877.

A model Of the New York Postof-
flee is to DO exhibited at the Paris
Exposition. 1t consists Of $4,000
pieces, and has occupied the time Of
one man six hours q day for eight
years, to construct Il.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-13
FOR
SICK HEADACHE,

Brought on by disordered state of the
stomach, it is the most eifectual remedy
ever produced. 1t is taken internally in
small doses, as well as applied externally.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-13
Hard on the pemocracy.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8.-Vice Presi-
dent Wheeler and Speaker Randall
are strictly enforcing the rule prohib-
iting sales of liquor including lager
beer in the Capitol.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-13
Live Stock Market
By Telegraph

ST.. LOUIS, Feb. IL.
Hogs-Receipts 200; steady light
80 5O@75, packing to fancy $3.75@95.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-13

John Sherman, in the Cabinet, Gov
Noyes, Minister to Paris, and Stanley
Matthews, in the Senate-these are
the visiting statesmen who went to
New Orleans year ago, to give the
Returning Board the comfort of their
presence, and the encouragement of
their sympathy and advice. Harlan,
on the Supreme Bench, and Wayne
McVeagh offered high mission
these are members of the Louisiana
Commission, Now look on the other
side-Anderson, Of the Returning
Board, on trial, and his conviction ex-
pected tomorrow; Wells in Jail and
vainly seeking 100000 bonds, and
the administration tells them that
they cannot expect either sympathy
or active help. If the men who en-
couraged the Louisiana board were
worthy of reward, could not the
board itself receive q single word of
good cheer, of friendly assurance, of
earnest confidence in its integrity
Cincinnati Times.
Anderson was convicted yesterday,
and Wells will be in a few days, and
all the rest. For that matter sentence
might as well be passed before trial
as after, such farce are judicial pro-
ceedings in their cases.
1t will be remembered by every
body that the Board of Canvassers
had power under the laws Of the
State to throw out poll books when
ever they found that from terror or
other cause no fair election was held.
Under this law several thousand
votes or pretended votes were thrown
out, which gave the State to Hayes
and Packard by several thousand.
The indictments upon which the
members are now being tried are not
for this act of theirs at all, but for
changing, as is alleged, a few hun
dred votes in Vernon Parish, q change
not necessary at all to carry the State
for the Republicans. 1t does not
stand at all to reason that they raised
the returns when there could not
have been any earthly object for it,
since more than enough were thrown
out to carry the State. Anderson
stated that he knew of no change in
the returns. 1t is evident that the
Vernon returns were at some time
doctored, but we will bet our last
dollar that if such change was made
it was done for the purpose of in
volving the Board and was done
without their knowledge.
This Vernon business was some-
thing that Tilden's private secretary,
Pclton, had at one time in Washing
ton during the contest as to who had
been elected President. There has
been vile set-up job in this matter
on the Returning Board, and we do
hope it may be brought to light.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-13
THE SULTAN
Won't Allow the British
Fleet to Approach
COnstantinOplc
Which is In. 0ultin' to johnny
Bull.
Secretary sherman Issues q
Manifesto.
In Regard to the Conviction Of
Returning Board Anderson.
FOREIGN.

The Iowa House Takes Action on
the Silver Question.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-13

LONDON, Feb. 9.-The Times ap-
proves the Governments action in
sanding a portion of the fleet to Con-
stantinople. 1t says all danger of q
renewal of war between Turkey and
Russia is now over. The Russians
are practically masters of the situa-
ton, and nothing remains for us to
be concerned about except due set
Element of the terms of peace and the
protection of our immediate interests
Russia is now under honorable pledge
not to advance further. Should she
do so under any pretext, she would
arouse the suspicious and excitement
of this country, of which the last two
days have afforded some dangerous
premonitary symptoms. But if she
will Loyalty restrain her forces, even
without the limit fixed by the armis.
tice, there is NO reason why the con-
ditions of a permanent peace should
not be temporarily discussed and de-
liberately determined at q Congress.
The 6lst regiment leaves to-day for
Malta.
1t is stated that the Russians have
CAPTUED 10000 MEN
including twenty Pashas and LOCO
cannnn din rin u the war
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-13

A full line of those celebrated
Quaker City UnIaundried Shirts at
$l.25 pc or 500 per n doz., at
C. G. WARDEN Il Sons.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-13
SANFoRD'S RADICAL CURE.

1T II fact that can be substantiated By Tie most
l. respectable testimonials ever offered ID favor
q any proprietary medicine, that the RAD!cAI
slant and permanent relief No matter OF how long
standing. or how severe the disease, the nrst dose
scctoSe q oSe ~ M n nncs ri
IN IT, ability to do all that 10 claimed for 4. The
testimony OF physicians, druggists, and patiqnte 10
evidence 10 in point Of respectability superior 70
any eyer before obtained In favor OF Q popular
feel proud Of the position this remedy has attaiued,
Ind believe 1t worthy OF it's reputation.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-13
A STORMY CONCLAvE.


ROME, Feb. 9.-The newspapers
narrate circumstantially a stormy
scene at Fridays congregation of car
dinals, cardinal Manning, at the head
of the extremists, wishing the con-
clave to meet at Malta. Even words
of Schism were nttered
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-13
AN INSANE FREAK,

FLORENCE, Feb. l.-After the fu-
neral service of King Victor Emanu-
al on Saturday, an Orsini bomb was
thrown among the returning crowd
and five persons were slightly woun-
ded. The police with difficulty pre-
vented the lynching of the person
who threw the bomb, who is proba-
bly, insane.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-13

ST. PETERsBURG, Feb. 1.-THE
Agence Russo repeats its declaration
OF Saturday, that the entry of fleets of
the powers into the Bosphorus, at a
moment when peace lie being negoti-
ated, will imply full liberty of action
for Russia. 1t says If the presence of
fleetsis necessary for the protection
of Christians, the duty belongs
equally to Russian troops.