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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-17

REPORTssscurrent now everywhere
have it the Eads jetties are success.
They may have a present success, but
our convictions at first. t.werenot favor
able, and success cannot yet be accord
ed the plan, nor until a few years shall
have given reasonable test.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-17

Now COMES the Hon. VIM. Easton,
of Kansas, a member of the demo-
cratic national committee and says
plainly that democratic editors all
over the United States, were bought
up with Tilden's money preceding his
nomination. 1t did look very much
like that here in Iowa. There was a
remarkable falling into line here for
"old usufract" in a very short space
of time.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-17
Wants to start q party.

PHILADELPHIA, April lQ-Cornell
Jewett has started for Warrington to
perfect the proposed American cable
organization, to secure IN indcpen-
dent cable in the interest of the Gov
ernment and people. He also propo-
ses . conservative party 70 support
the policy Of President Hayes and
the resumption of specie payment
upon the basis Of gold and silver dol
r 4.s-e 81 sg.#spg&E IS
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-17

C0NsIDERABIiEp physic. was injected
into Cleveland politics at the recent
election. The republicans nominated
DIR. Wilson, homeopathic, forpolice
commissioner, and the allopaths were
80 mad that they. rallied against him
and defeated him by l47 majority,
though the rest Of the republican tick
ct was elected.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-17
DR.. buckingham Of Ohio, who wa

DR.. Buckingham Of Ohio, who was
appointed by Governor Young one
Of the Commissioners to investigete
the disease known ss hog cholera will
soon have his report ready for sub
mission. His examinations show
thus far that the digestive apparatus
Of the animal is seldom, If ever affec-
ted, consequently IL ID . misnomer to
call the disease cholera. It IL the res
piratory organs that suffer most,
while In many cases worms arc prov
ed the principal cause Of death.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-17
horrible Confession.

FONDA, N, Y, April ll.-San, Stem
burg, awaiting execution on the 18th
inst, for the murder Of Jacob s. Par
ker, at Amsterdam, Nov. 18th, made
q full confession last night. He says
he committed eleven different mur-
ders, the first when only IA years old ;
also to innumerable bdrglsries, rob-
berries and incendiary free In and
around Amsterdam. The story is
horrible in the extreme, and nsarly
oil corroboratsd He says he nur.
dered Parker.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-17

E The vigorous Waseea (Minn.) Her.
aid says; "The hod-carrier and
whiskey-guzzler of the uptown He'll
Box says he has done $l07 60 worth
Of job work In the last twenty -eight
days. He simply lies like { horse
thief. Besides, what little work he
has done he has borrowed the tyne
with which to do the most OF IL.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-17
CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, April 10.
Two Senators were added to the
committee on Mississippi levees.
voorhees, offered q resolution d.
recting the committee on pensions to
report bill granting pensions to SOL
diers of war of 1872, their widows
and orphans. He will call it up on
the 3Oth inst.
A bill for the relief Of Job q. Nc
Burney gave rise to debate, Davis, of
w. Va, claiming that the report of
the Secretary of the Treasury De-
partment showed an actual defalca-
ton of over $50OOO,0OO and Dawes
contending that it was but an appa-
rent deficit, growing out of the mode
of accounting by the Treasury De-
partment, for all uncollected revenues
HOUSE.
ONeil presented remonstrance of
9 large number of merchants and
manufacturers against the passage of
the tariff bill as vitality injurious to
to the business interests of the coun-
try. Referred.
The following bills were referred /:
By Fuller-authorizing the issuing
of Treasury notes, taking greenbacks
and National bank notes, prohibiting
the contraction of the currency and
repeating the internal revenue laws.
By Turner-making it illegal for
any member of either House to act
as general advisory attorney for GER
tain corporations and patentees.
Also q joint resolution directing the
committee on Civil Service Reform
of the two Houses to inquire into the
propriety of limiting executive pa
tronage by constitutional amend
ment also the propriety of adopting
some new method of keeping the ac-
counts of the federal government.
By Potter joint resolution pro-
posing q constitutional amendment
providing that after 1880 there shall
be but one session Of Congress every
two years, unless when Congress shall
be convened by the president. The
House then went into Committee of
the Whole on the pension bill.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-17
Accidentally killed Five Men.

A most unfortunate man, a resident
of Murray county, Ca, has, since the
war, accidentally killed five men,
The first was slain by an axe slipping
from his hand and striking the VIC
tim on the head; the second he
drowned by snagging and sinking q
boat in which the pair were crossing
a stream the third was shot through
the brain, being mistaken for tur-
key the fourth was killed by tree
he had chopped down, and the fifth
was killed at log-rolling. He was
put on trial for his life on several oc-
casions, but each tin was exonerst-
ed from all blame. He is peacea-
BILE man, simply the victim of a chain
of unhappy circumstances.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-17

THE bill for the removal of the U.
8. District Court from Keokuk to Bur-
lington, it will be remembered, pass
ed the Senate sometime since. The
House Judiciary Committee have re-
ported adversely upon it, and so it
will die this sessionlagain.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-17

THE Pacific Railroad bill reported
by the Senate Judiciary Committee
and stoutly advocated by Edmunds
and Thurman, passed the Senate the
afternoon of the 9th inst. by vote of
40 to 10.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-17

As our reporter came along Water
street last night, shivering with the
chill night air, and drawing his over
coat tightly about him, he thought,
"now is the time for colds and
coughs" but if poor mortals only
knew whata certain cure DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup is, how few would long
suffer, and then it costs only twenty
five cents.-Sandusky (Ohio) Register.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-17
WASHINGTON.
INCOME TAX.

WAsHuNGToN, April 1O.-Ways and
Means Committee to-day decided by
. majority in favor Of An income tax.
The yeas were Tucker. Sayler, Rob-
bins, Harris, Burchard and Gibson, 6.
Nays, Noyes, Wood, Garfield, Banks,
Kelley and Phelps, 5. The details Of
the measure have yet to be prepared.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-17
THE BOSS"
Goes to His L0ngl Home
He Dies Without q
Struggle at High
Noon. Y,
And Last Says Guardian An
gels Will Protect Me-"
NEW YORK.
Fifty Million nond SOLD.

Fffty WILTON BondS8oId.
New YORK April 1.-THE Sec'y Of
the Treasury this afternoon complet.
ed his negotiations for placing fifty
million 41a's for resumption purposes.
The contract is made with the last
syndicate, who take the bonds at psr
and accrued interest and ~ per cent
premium in gold. The syndicate
will take ten million bonds immed-
lately and each month for the bal
ance of year.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-17

THE annual conference of the Nor
mon church at Salt Lake has just ta-
ken place. Thessnew President, Tay-
lor, has commended himself to the
saints by rendering an account of
tithes received. These amount for a
year to 100000.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-17

SpR1NaFrELD, April represent
ative Irishmen last evening adopted
resolutions eulogizing Gen. Shields,
the soldier and statesman, thanking
Gen. Butler for his manly and elo-
quent effort in behalf Of an old hero,
who should have needed no stronger
passport to Office than the wounds he
bore ON his body.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-17

LET it be recorded that the demo-
cratic House committee on Privileges
dismissed the case of contest by
O'Connor (dem) for the seat of Cain,
(rep.) sitting member from South
Carolina. This is the first case this
session where the republican has won.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-17

An Iowa farmer had poor health,
and his wife undertook the manage
ment of things herself. She now
raises beef and pork for market. feeds
the stock and attends to them with
her own hands, plastered her house
herself, and is gradually managing
to pay oil mortgage on the farm.
Besides all her numerous duties, she
also finds time to read newspapers.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-17

THE democratic House has been
styled the Confederate House. Note
its action in defeating the battle-scar-
red veteran Shields with a Confeder-
ate general, and say if the appellation
Is not deserved.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-17
THE REsuMpT1oN ouEsrroN.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE Sem
ate finance committee will next Tues
day dispose Of the specie resumption
question aud will probably report ~
q su bstitute for the House bill, prop
ositiou, the main feature of which
will provide that all legal tender
notes outstanding on the first day of
July, next, shall be receivable for Gus
toms, dues and all other obligatiens,
except where otherwise explicitly
stipulated. This will, it is claimed
establish practical resumption by
bringing U. S. notes at par with gold.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-17
STEAMER WRECKED.

LONDON, April 1.-THE steamer
Childwall Hall, from Liverpool for
Bombay, has been wrecked at Sagres,
Portugal. Twenty-seven person have
been saved as far as known.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-17
THE CONGRESSIONAL CAUCUS.
Selection OF the National Republi-
can Committee.

oosOSsOO Ot vV0 W0t00U9b H0pO0vt.
can Committee.
WASHINGTON, April 1O.-A Repub-
lican caucus was held tonight in the
hall Of the House of Representatives
and there were about llO Representa-
tives and upwards Of 25 Senators.
Blaine and Conkling were not among
the number.
Representative Hall presided and
Conger acted as Secretary.
The caucus appointed the follow ing
gentlemen q National Republican
Congressional Committee, the nomi-
nation of each member being made
by the respective State delegations:
Maine-Representative Hale.
New Hsmpshire-Senator Rollins.
M ASA b u etts-Representative
Crapo. =,
Rhode Island-Senstor Burnside.
COnnecticut-Representative Waite
New York-Representative His
cock.
THE CIVIL SERVICE GAG.
Senator Sargent offered the follow
ing preamble and resolutions:
WHEREAS, The restoration of the
Democratic pal ty to power would be
. great national calamity, to avert
which ell patriotic citizens should put
forth their best efforts and
WHEREAS, Nearly $4,000 Republi-
can officials throughout the land un-
derstAnd themselves to be under or
ders from the President to abstain
from participation in some Of the
necessary steps in this great work,
therefore,
Resolved, That the President be re.
quested to rescind his order forbid
bidding the participation by officials
in the executive branch Of the civil
service, In meetings, caucuses con-
ventions and committees Of q political
character.
Resolved, That the Secretary of
this meeting transmit copy Of this
resolution properly authenticated to
the President.
Senator Sargent addressed the eau
Gus on the subject presented by him,
and was followed by other gentlemen
who spoke with much earnestness
against the above order Of the Presi-
dent, and Of the injury which has re-
suited to the Republican party by its
enforcement, the Democrats reaping
large advantages.
There was . general concurrence
in the proposition presented. The
debate was mainly confined TO the
proposition of Senator Sargent, and
with merely incidental references to
the President, but not alluding to his
Southern Policy.
On motion Of Senator Edmunds,
the resolutions were referred to the
Congressional Committee, with pow
er to confer with the President on the
subject.
On motion of Representative Price
it was resolved that the chairman OF
the caucus be authorized to appoint
eleven members Of the House to con.
for with such COMMITTEES 10 may be
selected by the Republican Senators
with view to consultation with ref.
erence to questions that should prop.
erly be considered at the present ses
sion.
The proceedings OF the caucus were
Enthusiastically harmonious and an
adjournment took place after ses-
sion Of two hours.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-17
RUSSIA WILLING To RE pJ,ACATrn

RUSSIA WILLING TO BE PLACATED.
LONDON, April l2.-Right Rev.
George Augustus Selwyn, D. D.,
Bishop of Litchfield, is dead.
The tone of comments on the polit.
ical crisis is much more hopeful.
The conviction is that Russia is pre-.
pairing to accept Germany's help to
get out of the present dead leck, by
such concessions as will secure q
meeting of the Congress.
Prince Gortschakoff's reply to Lord
Salisbury's circular, and the circular
to which 1t was annexed, were only
published in st. Petersburg Thurs.
day.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-17
THE PRESIDENT CALM AND SERENE.


WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE presi-
dent does not seem the least disturbed
by the action Of the recent republi-
can caucus. Those nearest him So
cially and politically, say there is NO
probability whatever that he will, as
requested by the resolution Of Sena-
tor Sargent in caucus last night, re-
scind the order forbidding participa-
tion in political cAucuses of officials
in the executive branch of the civil
service, and those friends do not
think 1t probable that any such re-
quest will be made by Congression-
al committee, though they may con-
fer with the President on political
affairs generally in view Of the. ap-
preaching election. They say the
president never declines to listen at
tentively to suggestions. but when be
makes up his mind as to the rightful-
ness Of any measure he adheres to it.
Republicans in Congress for the
greater part endeavor to avoid di-
rect issue with the President, howev-
er much they disagree with him in
some of his political measures.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-17
-FOUR THOUSAND HOMES BURN ED.

YOKOHAMA, March 23.-A fire in
Toxic, on the night of March 17th,
destroyed upwards Of four Thousand
houses. Estimated damage 1000, 600.
One life was lost. The burnt district
is to be rebuilt of stone. Lalge vol
untary contributions to the relief of
sufferers is made in addition to Gov
ernment aid. There is general indig-
nation at the refusal of British Courts
to punish the English merchant who
in violation Of law smuggled opium
here. 1t will be the subject of inter-
national protest. The diplomatic
corps pronounce it fragrant viola.
ton of the treaty.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-17
Bishop Andrews Feminist Women
Preachers.

New YORK, April l0.-Bishop An
drews, of New York, Methodist Con-
ference, has decided that the licensing
Of women as preachers is against the
doctrines of Wesley. The disappoint-
led advocates OF the new departure
have taken an appeal to tho General
Conference Of the Methodists of the
whole country In 1880
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-17

1T is said the reason the Rev. DIR.
George F. Seymour .will not accept
the Bishopric Of the Episcopal Dio-
cese of Central Illinois is because he
can Seymour money where he is.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-17

Now V0FK B1UN0 t0t HO3ONNptl0n.
NEW YoRK, April 1O.-Secretary
Sherman WAS At the SUBJ Treasury
this morning, and was visited by .
number Of we'll known baukers. ()ne
bank president said in an interview
yesterday that the Secretary was as
sured OF the cordial cooperation Of
the banks In his efforts for resusump-
kSAu
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-17
THE CHINESE FAMINE.

HoNG KoNa, March 13.-The fam
inc distress is unabsted. Gov. Hen
messy gives ton thousand dollars of
public funds towards relief.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-17

SCHOOL TEACHER COMMITS MURDER.
TORONTO, April 12.-At Myersburg,
last evening. Bertha Wynnc, aged Is,
was killed by school teacher named
Shannon.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-17
LET HIM BE coNcrI1Arrp.

WASHINGTON, April 11.-Gen. Fitz
John Porter has applied to the presi.
dent for the appointment of board
to reconsider his case with particular
to new testimony that could not be
had on his former trial. The Presi-
dent is considering what action he
will take in the matter.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-17

WaooaOnu0otto.
FALL RIVER, April 1O.--6. Angler
Chase, treasurer Of the Union Mills,
10 said to be q defaulter for e48O, 600.
Banks and other corporations are oil
secure 90 far % heard from,
Union Mills have been attached bv
Henry Pearse, private banker Of
Providence.
Chase, the defaulting treasurer. in
q letter to the directors, ackn owledg-
es @48OOOO defalcation. Some Of
the directors are said TO be on mill
paper.
The Five Cent Savings Bank, Of
this city, Of which Chase 70 President
is said to be secure, but they are ex-
acting thirty days notice from de-
positors.
The defalcation has been going on
for years: Recently paper Of The
Union Mile has been scattered freely
though regarded good by banks.
The corporation ID IN old one and -
It has been erecting . new mill lately
the surplus paper afloat did not at
tract attention. Ysstsrday, some Of
the paper went to protest in Boston,
New York and other places. Il II
believed large amount was sold IN
New York, Providsnce, New Bed
ford, Boston, Lowell, Taunton, and
other places. Much Of the paper has
strong endorsement and It 10 believed
that between the assets of the Mills
and directors all claims will be met.
Chase, the defaulting treasurer, oc-
cupied high social position, Is about
58 years Of age, and has been resi-
dent of Fall River since 1892. He
Was member of the House In, 1856,
Ind Of the State Senate In 1867 and
1868. Besides being treasurer Of
Union Mills, he was president Of the
second National Bank and Of the
Five Cent Savings Bank.
Blggers and Mere of1t.
FALL RIVER, April l2.-An savings
banks Of the city to-day are exacting
70 days notice for sums above 800.
The directors Of Union Mills are
till engaged at their work. The de-
alcations up 70 this time amount to
)5l0O 600. 8
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-17

out here that the government cannot
accept the invitation to formulate
counter proposals. The question
must be settled by the powers jointly
In Vienna, where only . telegraph
ic summary has yet been received,
the most serious deduction is that the
hope heretofore held out from st.
Petersburg ofa renewal of Confer
ence negotiations is not confirmed by
GortschakoF . circular which says
nothing about England's condition
for going to Congress without some
such concession. On the part of Rus
tia no step can be taken towards q
peaceful settlement. The suddenness
with which the circular was tele-
sraphed to London during the de-
bate OF address to the Queen excites
remarks. A special edition of the
Times containing it was issued about
8 o'clock on Tuesday night. Sir
william Vernon Harcourt and Lord
Henry, Llberals, distributed papers
in the House Of Commons. The text
OF the circular was published in orig
inal French and the inference is that
the circular was specially framed
with . view of influencing public
opinion and was hurried into the
hands of members of Parliament in
hope Of influencing the vote ON the
address.
Turkish authorities at Tenedos re-
quest instructions from the Porte in
view Of the Decentralization of Brit
ish marines to guarda depot Of war
on the island.
Prince Lucien Napoleon Murat is
lead.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-17
THE RUSSIANS STOP TURKEY FROM FOR.
Trying.

SAN STEFANo, April 1l.-Grand
Duke Nicholas and Generals Gourka,
Skobeloff Nepokoi.chitzky, Shouva-
loft and Levitzky, with . large stat
and escort Of SO cavalry, yesterday,
visited the principal defensive works
lately commenced by the Turks be-
tween San Stefano and Constantino-
pie and then embarked ON board the
yacht, Lividia, for the city.
The erection Of these defenses has
GREAT INDIGNATION.
Grand Duke Nicholas has obtained
an order to stop it. 1t is rumored
that Osman Pasha ordered the con-
of the works without the
knowledge Of Reouf Pasha, War
Mininister, and at the instigation of
Laysrd, British Embassador, who is
accused Of trying to bring on q war
between Russia and England.
The dispatch Of Turkish reinforce
ments to Thessaly has been counter
A telegraph cable has been
laid through the Dardanelles to Car
tel, affording direct communication
with Europe without passing through
Russian stAtiOns.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-17
EN- GLAND.

LONDON, April 9.---In the House OF
Commons, to. might, the debate on the
address to the Queen in reply to her
message was continued. Sir Wilfred
Lawon, on behalf of the Rad icals,
moved an amendment of which he
had previously given notice, contest-
ing the necessity of calling out the re-
serves. The amendment was rejected
by 3l9 to GA. B.
The Marquis of Harrington, w. E.
Foster and many other Liberals ab-
stained from voting, Gladstone and
Bright supported the amendment.
The amendment proposed by Sir
George Campbell, praying her Majes-
ty to accept the preliminary confer
ence suggested. by Germany and OBJ
tain from il isolated action while de-
claring that England is ready to sup
port the other powers against the
spoilation of Roumania, was with
drawn. The address was then agreed
to without division.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-17
WANTS TO KNOW WHAT
ENGLAND WANTS.

WANTS TO KNOW WHAT
ENGLAND WANTS.
ST. PETERSBURG, April u.-Gorts-
chakoff7s circular to ambassad dors &C.
companying his reply to Lord Sale
bury's circular regrets that the letter,
besides criticising the treaty Of San
Stefano did not say what the British
Government desires. He believes
that II Lord Salisbury will make
standing Of the situation may be
reached. As to q Congress, the cir.
cular says: "Russla can only reitsrate
the declaration that each power, Rus.
sia included, would have full lihert,
of appreciation and Of action"
Regarding Bessarabia and the two
years occupation of Bulgaria the ul
innate effect Of GortschakoG's circu
lar is not resssuring. It 10 pointed
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-17

Omaha has noticed that whom her
river is muddy her milk and beer II
the same, and she calls it q cufions
dipensation Of Providence.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-17

VIENNA, April l0.-The Hrienden-
blatt says peace can only be main
tanned by Russia modifying the treaty
Of San Stefano, in conjunction with
other powers. The Presse considers
that England has already gained .
moral victory for herself and Europe.