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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10
The East st. Louis war.

ST. Louis, July 3.-The coroner's
inquest in the case Of Deputy Mar
shals Neville and Converse, killed at
East st. Louis on Sunday last, COM
meuced this morning, and after q
good deal OF wrangling II was decid-
cd that Mayor Bowman should not
have counsel present and that the
City Attorney should be excluded
aud testimony taken In private, not
even reporters present.
Mayor Bowman and several depu-
ties went to Belleyille, this morning,
and gave bond to appear for trial
when called upon.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10

The Keosauqua Democrat tells, in
the following, how anxious some peo-
pie are to work: "Farmers tell us
they have never known farm help to
be so scarce as it is now. One man
who wants six hands has been for ten
days trying to secure that number,
but without success. He says it is al.
mort impossible to get the fellows
laying about town to 60 to work, and
II one is induced to 60 into the cour.
try, he will work only until he gets
two or three dollars ahead, and then
quit. having no regard whatever for
the interests of his employer, and
seemingly no thought or care for the
disappointment and loss he incufs.-
As for tramps, they won't work an
hour, and are entirely out of the ques.
ton. 1t agrees with them better to
beg and steal. What farm help there
is in the country, we are told, is of the
very poorest quality"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10

A correspondent Mt Abba, Iowa,
writes us to say that an old rattlebrain
announcing himself as "Hon. Jesse
Harper, of Illinois," is making long
and very windy speeches i'm that state
as a "Greenbacker," and desiring to
have us state who this man Harper is.
In reply we would say that "Colonel''
Jesse Harper is republican sorehead,
of Danyille, III. There Is nothing
really bad about the old codger that
we are aware OF, but greater blath-
erskite In politics never opened his
mouth In politics. The thing he is
most anxious for is q nice fat office.
II the republicans had gratified him
in this respect he wouldn't have de-
serted to the Nationals. That's ALL
Chicago Journal.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10
WEEKLYLIsr


OF United States patents issued to
the inventors Of Iowa, for the week
ending June Is, 1873, aud each pat
emit in the list will bear that date.
Reported expressly by telegraph
for the COURIER, by A. H. Evans &
Co., Patent solicitors, Washington,
d. G.
w. McMillen, West Liberty, fence
posts.
R. W. johnson, Fl. Dodge, clutch
ee.
A. G. Mcintosh, A,alissa. grain
binder.
Isaac Truman, Smithland, grain
separator.
E. H. Huffman, Oskaloosa, graining
tool.
Lamson & Brotherton, Waverly,
vehicle top adjuster.
w. w. Lunger, Anamosa, clips for
neck-yoke.
w. B. Vanvleet, Vincennes, stock
cars.
G.. w. Wimple, West Union, horse
boots.
TRADE MarK.
c. A. Arheman, Davenport, bittere.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10
Announcements.

EDITOR CouRIER.-Sir Please an
nounce my name % . candidate for
Clerk of the Courts Of Wspello coun.
ty, lows, subject to tho republican
convention. ]. d. MINGUs.
EDITOR CoURIER.-Please announce
that will be . candidate for the Of
flee Of Clerk OF the Courtsof Wapello
county; subject to the decision Of the
Republican nominating convention.
M. J. BURNo.
The undersigned will be . candi-
date before the Republican County
Convention for the ofElce Of Clerk OF
! the Courts Il. ,. WALxsa,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10
,MlscEMyAN9.
TIR Eb.

Here lies an old woman who always was tired,
For she lived In house where help wasnt hired
Her last words ON earth were: 'tDear friends,
am going
Where washing aint done, nor chhrning nor
sewing; Il
And everything there will be just to my wishes.
For where they don't eat there's no washing OF
dishes.
Ill be where loud anthems will always be ring
ing,
But having no voice, I'll get rid Of the singing.
Don't mourn for me now, and mourn for me
never,
Toledo Blade
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10
Delays are Dangerous.

here is no class Of people to whom
this old adage applies with more pro-
priety than to farmers. There is a
whole page of sayings of similar i'm
| port. "a stitch in time saves nine,"
"Once done never forgotten" "Nev-
er put of until tomorrow what can
be doue to-day ETC., all of which are
intended to impress the idea of pune
tuality.
If one arises in the morning con-
fronted by the fact that there are q
half dozen things awaiting his atten-
ton, that must be done before the
work laid out for the day can be COM
menced, ii is at once an annoyance
and delay results probably in carry
ing over to the next day portion of
the task assigned for this and making
everything go the harder for the fric-
ton.
The best time to do anything is at
the first convenient opportunity that
offers after the doing becomes ne
cessity. We would not have man
leave bayfield, and go mile or two
for tools and appliances to replace q
broken tooth in a rake, but we would
have him replace it before the rake
was again taken to the field. A strap
or string may serve to repair broken
harness for the time, but the farmer
should no more think of continuing
its use in an unsafe condition than
a sailor should think of putting to
sea for new voyage with the Jury
mast he had rugged with which to
make port after bis spars had been
carried away by gale.
Neither should he neglect to keep
close attention to everything about
the premises. That gate-post is an
inch from the perpendicular to-day
not sufficient to attract general atten-
ton. 1t will require but little labor
now to put it in place. Don't wait
till it leans six inches and the gate
touches the ground, requiring much
effort to swing it. A loose nut may
be discovered by an examination,
which, if left to itself, will result in q
breakdown at very inconvenient
time and place. The horses shoe
may be tightened now, if the necessi-
~ be observed, with little trouble;
delay may cause serious injury.
To do things promptly and at the
earliest moment will make just the
difference of allowing you to drive
your work ahead in accordance with
your proposed plans--or to be driven
to do your work at a Disadvantage
If you can choose your time, and
plow q field when it is just in the
Fight condition, you gain-if you are
compelled to plow when too wet or
too dry, because other work is driv-
ing and you have no choice, you will
lose and go with every department of
farm work. If you will keep ahead,
we'll; If not, your work will keep
ahead of you, and when the season is
over you will have labored more and
accomplished less, than your neigh
Dor, who has learned that delays are
dangerous, and does everything in
season.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10
e. s. Sampson.

The Congressional convention at
Oskaloosa, nominated the gentleman
whose name heads this article, as the
choice the republicans for Con-
gressm4u. He is not a new untried
man, but is now serving his district
second term in congress and has
shown himself faithful, honest and
able public servant. In his course in
congress he has always faithfully rep
resented his district and the verdict
in October will surely result in re-
tanning him as our representative
On the silver bill he was always and
consistently in favor of making ii q
full legal tender and so voted; on
the currency question he voted to
make the law clear and explicit that
the present volume of the currency
shall be maintained. On all ques-
tions he has proven himself in hearty
accord with the best sentiment of the
district. As a man, as a public off.
cial his record is above suspicion
He will make an active canvass-will
become thoroughly acquainted with
the people of his district during the
campaign and have the endorsement
of his course in the shape of at least
three thousand majority in October.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10

Mrs. ELIZABETH Triton keeps re-
iterating her guilt, and the reason
therefor can only spring from the be-
lief in her mind that people don't be-
lieve her, or else she repeats for the
same cause that any other dazed in
diyidual does likewise.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10

THE Keokuk Gate city has the fol.
lowing item that will make the dem.
ocrats squirm:
Mr.. Baker, editor of the Charlton
Leader, democratic, and who was d
member OF the Legislature, explains
that ne and every democratic mem.
ber OF the General Assembly, save
four, voted for Craig for warden. That
they thought he was a good and hon
est official. That this was precisely
what republicans thought, and they
had no reason to suppose or suspect
| the contrary.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10
cHlcK-A.DEE,

Now, my little chick-a-dee,
Sing pretty song for me,
Sing, my bird. a merry song,
For my love is fair and young
Fair and young, and good and true,
Sing, my bird, as II ye knew
She had named the wedding day.
Ahi she could not say me nay,
Ira 10 Ia! If could sing,
How I'd make the echoes ringl
TIA 10 Ia! the echoes ring,
But for joy cannot sing.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10
nHnWn ad

SKAwHEGAN, Me, July 5.-While
bathing last evening, Osgood Wiley
attempted to rescue his son who got
beyond his depth, and both were
drowned.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10
The Great Race.

NEW YORK, July 3.-Many turf
men have left this section for Louis
Vile to be present at the great race,
July 4. between Ten Brock and Mol
lie Mccarthy.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10

TOLEDO, July 5.-The democrats of
the 9th district in convention At Def.
ance after q prO,racted session nomi-
mated on the 37th ballot W. d. Hill
Of Defiance county for Representative
in Congress.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10

THE Daily Chicago Ne,cs Company
have bought the Chicago Evening Pos
and it will be merged into the Ne,cs
The Ne,os will not be changed in size
or style, except itw will be improved by
this new acquisition.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10


these men wanted to investigate and
find fraud, could tell them ,chere
and ,chom to investigate and where
to find it. Applause and laughter. ]
1t is not fraud they are after. II fthey
wanted to find fraud they would 60
to that prince of frauds. in Grammer-
cy Park, and there they would put their
hands on it. Applause and laugh
ter. And, gentlemen of the conven-
ton, whatever our individual views
may be with regard to the admins
tration of President Hayes, we, one
aud all, know he was elected Presi-
dent of the United States Applause i,
and that, as Republicans, we will
unanimously defend that title from
all revolutionary attacks
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10

CHAMPAIGN, Ills July 3.-The Re-
publican Con invention of this Con-
gressional district renominated &.
Cannon yesterday.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10

Says the Inter- Ocean: 1.-THE climax
of Cancellation is in the attempt to
reverse the decision of the court-mar-
tial of General Porter upon the testi-
mony of rebel generals. Porter did
not offend them in the hour of battle;
his sword was in its scabbard, and his
guns We're stacked while the Union
army contended in the unequal con-
fiict. As they hate Pope, SO do they
love Porter. One of them speaks of
General Pope as fraud in epaulets,
and he could have added that he did
too much shooting in our direction
Porter has made full arrangements to
have this valuable testimony on hand,
while the government has made no
efforts to procure its witnesses or ar
range to pay their expenses"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10

fs. jerks says: "Butler is just
u ssautiful; when he smiles he's per-
fectly lovely. He isonly horrid when
he tries to look important
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10
Ready for Sea.

NEW York, July 5.-The steamer,
j. b. Walker, for ConstantinOple, ia
now ready for sea, At New Haven,
will, cargo Of war material, valued
at $2,OOO,OO0.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10

A question asked in a late issue ot
the Commonwealth we have never
seen answered by any of the gold ad-
vocates anywhere, or at any time.
They say that resumption will unlock
ever SO many millions of gold, which
will flow out among the people. They
ask us how an enlarged issue of paper
money would find its way into circu-
lation, unless we had more to sell
than we have. In return we ask:
How will the gold find its way out!
Will there not be the same difficulty
in the way?-Legai Tender Greenback.
I That's easy: Just as the demands
require it; just as your paper money
must come out, if issued. But when
gold or silver dollar does find its
way out, it will be dollar and not
the baseless fabric of a dollar, worth
only what the iniquitous gold gam
bier may say it is worth. Bloomfield
Democrat.
Tim Walker is right and he did an.
swer that question very easily and eff.
fectu ally. 1t is most singular that
men cannot or will not see, that no
power on earth can make absolute
money pass at par, or what is the
same thing, buy the same amount az
specie, unless that paper money be
redeemable i'm coin. Besides, if such
absolute money were to be issued al
the dictations, as to the amount, OF
Congress, it would vary with every
Congress. If we had lot of fellows
in Congress who We're impecunious;
who had their homesteads mortgaged
forall they are worth by reason of tteir
improvidence in living, they would
want lots of greenbacks, and would
want money to pay off their mort
cages, such as we had at one time dur
ing the war, when greenbacks were
worth only about 40 cents OH the dol
lar.
1t is singular that men cannot dis
cern that stability is just what brings
out capital from its cover and induces
it to engage in the various business
enterprises, while instability renders
it shy and obstructs its employment
in business. This is just as true ol
capital as it is true of the sailor who
ventures in calm sea, but stays in
port when the angry waves are rag.
ing.
Money has largely sought employ.
ment in loans on long time, for years
simply because its owners were un.
willing to embark it i'm business i'm the
unstable financial condition Of the
country. The further issue of ire.
deemable paper money would intens.
sify this state of things and make il
all the worse for the laborer to find
employment, while on the other hand
the getting down to a stable specie ba.
sis does just the reverse and sets the
wheels of Improvement, of commerce
of business, in motion, and so gives
emDlOVment To labor.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10
nenoc,atic convantlon-

LITTLE Rock, July 5.-The Demo-
cratic State Convention reconvened
this morning and on the fifteenth
ballot, Gov. Miller was nominated
for reelection.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10
.when creek Meet. c,e.k .

DAVENPORT, Ia, July 2.-In a con-
flict between q large band Of tramps
and some thugs and thieves who At
tackled them at Astoria, on the G. B.
y O., yesterday. the tramps killed and
fatally wounded three oftheir adver-
saries.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10
n.rI rsIa ~ ~

BETnLEHEM, N. T., July 5.-Hon.
j. G. Sinclair, Of Bethlehem, has
failed; liabilities probably over 800,
600; assets nothing.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10

There's many fossil
Who sits near the door-sill,
With tears. bitter tears in his eyes;
And he'll wait long ut home,
For the trade that won't come,
Because he will not advertise.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10
r~o o,rls nrn,..n>-,

HUNTsylLLE, Ont. July 3.-Two
girls, Wilbemena Hammond and
Mary Murton were drowned to-day
while bathing.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10
All There Is Of 1t.

VCHICdgU ITIDuHe,J
Watterson says Hewitt's q traitor,
Hewitt says Watterson's 3 wnss;
Which of the twain speaks the truth
Nobody careth n cuss.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10
Run Over.

MEMrsIs, july 5.-Msj. vii. O.
Woodson, who was run over by q
street car last night, died at IL 30 a.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10

DIR. Bulls Blood Mixture by it's
wonderful restorative influence puri-
fies and enriches the blood and in
duces good health.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10

Tis sweet when the berries are ripe,
And the lily pads bend meath the snipe,
To sit ut your ease
With your fair Eloise,
And give the musquito a wipe.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10

save t,k.l the Chicago Tribune: "The
ton, a,cltats of Ohio are having very
though ok with their County Treasur
When ane Stark County Treasurer has
gal tene ated and run away with $65, 900
the en-, democratic Treasurer of Butler
toned ~ has embezzled $l25,OOO The
ssu .sut nocratic Treasurer of Auglaize rar
off with $4,000. The democratic
4 Treasurer of Holmes stole $4,000
The democratic Treasurer of Clermont
lit out with $780, The democrat
ic Treasurer of Coshocton 'mizzled
with $4,000. The democratic Treas
urers of Ottawa, Defiance, Van Vert
Ashland, Crawford, Henry, Licking
Wyandott, Wayne, Allen and Bel.
mont Counties have all proved de.
faulters, and now comes dispatch
from Cincinnati which says:
In examining the affairs of the firm
of Jacob Spears & Sons, who recently
made an assignment in Paris, Ky, il
has been ascertained that the Seniol
member of the firm, who is also Treas.
urer of the county, is in arrears to the
Treasury SIS, 1000. The money will be
paid to the county by his bondsmen
1.-THE obviously proper thing for the
Ohio democrats to do is to elect re.
publicans as County Treasurers, as
very few men of that political per.
suasion have ever been embezz}ers OF
county taxes in that state" ~
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10
FOREIGN.

LONDON, July 3.-Advices from
Bosnia report there are 10000 Turk
ish troops in Bosnia and Herzegovina
and 10000 between Novibazar and
Pristina. The Austrian army of &C.
cupation will muster 14l,OO men,
owing to the hostile attitude of the
population Of both provinces, but no
military resistance is anticipated. The
instructions from the Porte to Turk
is plenipoIentiaries in the congress
authorize the latter to consent to the
occupation of the latter and Herzcoo.
vina by Austria, on conditions that
the duration of the occupation
be previously determined. the
strength Of the army Of occupa-
tion fixed and the occupation confined
to certain limits.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10
arut.I Eioht poatnonae,

New YORK, July 2.-Ryan and
Dwier have agreed to postpone their
fight from the 25th inst. to August 10,
on account of late assault ON Ryan.
All the money is up.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10

The Corning Gazette says: Every
!, greenback lodge in Adams county OBJ
y lined its charter from Brick Pom
AS'A,,,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10
A Fire

CINCINNATI, July g. Schencks
mammoth warehouse together with
it's con tents. Al Vevay, Ind., burned
yesterday, loss $4,000. Insured in
Phgnix, Brooklyn, Niagara, North
American and Franklin companies.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10
THE BOAT RACE

LONDON, July 3.-The folio wing il
the programme Of the 4-oared race
at henly, in which the American,
row, july 4,h:
l :W-The first heat of Stewards
challenge cup, in which Columbis
college, Of N. Y; Dublin University
crew and Sahwaecaemettes, are en-.
tered.
At 2 o'clock the first heat of visit.
ors' challenge cup, in which Columbia
college crew is entered.
AT 3 30 the second heat of Stew.
ards challenge cup.
AT 30, "a heat of visitors chal.
lengo cup. The final heats are to be
r0wed July 5th.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10

The question is under discussion, in
Ohio, of supplying medical colleges
with subjects at the expense of "the
tfamps."
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10
Mortgase Notes Wanted

l will purchase some long time
notes secured by real estate mortgag age.
wtf o. M. LADD,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10

MEMPHIS, Tenn, July 5.-About III
O'Clock, last night, Maj. w. o. Wood
son, agent of the Associated Press,
was seriously hurt while returning
home from the fireworks exhibition.
While long line of street cars pass
ed rapidly down a grade he attempt
ed to jump on one Of the cars but
missing the car stop he was thrown
on the track, and the car Immediate
ly behind was on him before it could
be stopped. 1t is feared his injuries
will prove fatal.
TORONTO, Ont, July 5.-Three men
entered the Receiver Generals Office
at Toronto street yesterday and en-
gagged the teller in conversation,
while confederate stepped into the
vault and stole $4,000 in 81 bills, ST.
100 in 81 and 5000 silver; no clue to
the thief.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10

QUEEN VICTORIA was crowned
June 2Sth, 1888, and has therefore en-
tered upon the 41st year of her reign.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10

New ORLEANS. July 5.-The Potter
committee heard F. A. Walfiy this
morning, who testified that he was
clerk Of the circuit court and u. s.
Commissioner, and says he attested
most Of the affidsvits before the re-
turning board. The original afiida-
Wits we're borrowed from him from
time to time, by republican counsel
and the same had not been returned.
He said he had brought along all pro.
tests, afiidavits, ETC., made before him
alec some he had discovered and
which he thought should be on file il
the office of the Secretary of State
The papers include the original pro
test of d. A. Weber, with interlinea.
tions, which witness thought were ev.
identity made after the original DRAFT
was made, being in different ink and
handwriting. Adjourned.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10
RE-cnRlsTEN1NG THE PANDORA

HAvRE, July 5.-The ceremony ol
re-christening James Gorden Bennet's
steamer, Pandora, as Jeanette, was
performed to-day, in the presence OF
Mr.. Bennett, MIR. Starley, Capt. De-
laney and many other Americans.
After the ceremony a lunch was
given on board and many toas,s to
the success Of the expedition were
drank. Mr.. Bennett sails for New
York in the St. Lawrence SATURDAY..
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-10
BILLIARD MATCH.

Jacob Schafier, of Chicago, and
VIM. Sexton, of this city, have COM
pleted their arrangements for . bill
lard match to be be played in Chica.
go, st. Louis and this city. The re-
naming one thousand dollars of the
stakes was deposited yesterday.