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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-01-23
An open Letter. 1t Speaks for itself

Mr.. EDIToR: Having read in your
paper reports of the remarkable cures
of catarrh, l am induced to tell "wha at
l know about catarrh," and I fancy
the "snuff" and "inhaling-tube" ma
kers (mere dollar grabbers) would be
glad if they could emblazon similar
cure in the papers. For 26 years
suffered with catarrh, The nasal
passages became completely closed.
"Snuff," "dust," "ashes," sinhaling-
tubes" and "sticks," wouldn't work,
though at intervals would sniff up
the so-called catarrh snnf, until be-
came valuable tester for such medi-
cines. 1 gradually grew worse, and
no one can know how much / suffer-
ed or what q miserable being l was.
My head ached over my eyes so that
l was confined to my bed for many
successive days, suffering, the most
intense pain, which at one time last
ed continuously for 1853 hours. All
sense Of smell and taste gone, sight
and hearing impaired, body shrunk-
en- and weakened, nervous system
and constitution broken,
and l was hawking and splitting sew
of the time. prayed for
death to relieve me Of my suffering.
A favorable notice in your paper Of
DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy induced
me to purchase . package, and use it
with DR.. Pierce's Nasal Douche,
which applies the remedy by hydro
static pressure, the only way compat-
ible with common sense. Well, Mr.
it did not cure me in three
fourths Of q second, nor in one hour
or month, but in less than eight min
utes I was relieved, and in three
entirely cured, and have re-
80 for over sixteen months.
While using the Catarrh Remedy, l
used DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery to purify my blood and
my stomach. also kept
my liver active and bowels regular
by the use of his Pleasant Purgative
Pellets. If my experience will in
duce other sufferers to seek the same
means of relief, this letter will have
ito purpose. Yours truly,
8. ID. REMIcK.
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are not strong enough to prevent
Enormous Cold Disco vsey in oo,or.

Enormous Cold Discovery In oolor-
ado.
PUEBLO, Jan. H.-One Of the rich
est discoveries was made the 18th In.
slant, at the Ranta mines, . short dis-
lance west of this city, by Mr.. Mum,
an old proprietor, who struck lode
from which essays the enormous sum
of l2,6O0 in gold and LOO in silver
per ton. There is great excitement
in the camp, and everybody is rush.
ing to the scene of the new discovery.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-01-23
Tho Turkish Less at soh,pks

Tho Turkish Less At schlpka.
LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE official ac-
count Of the capture of Schipka Pass
states the sum total as follows: Four
Pashas, $50 officers, 25,000 prisoners,
and 81 guns captured. n
The Russian loss in killed and
wounded was 5.464 men,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-01-23

Out of 50 votes in the Ohio House
of Representatives, last Thursday,
there were so votes for and only
votes against the following resolu.
ton:
ResolUed, That common honesty,
true financial wisdom and justice to
the Taxpayers of this country de.
mand the immediate restoration OF
the silver dollar TO its former rank O.
. legal tender for all debts, public
and private.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-01-23
~. louis Market

ST LouIs. Jan. 90.
BY Telegraph
Wheat--cash easier futures better
No red 81 l234 cash. l lax Feb, L..
IT'S Mar, No. 4 81 O4.
Corn-higher; As cash and Jan,
4l3s Feb.
Rye-dull; SO bid.
Whisky-$l.O3.
Pork-dull; $ll 90 cash and Feb
Lard-dull 81 15@25.
Oats-better; 25 cash, 253s Feb.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-01-23

Gov. NEwBoLD, in his message, at
ter stating the fact that the highest
irdicial tribunal in the land had set
tied the question Of the RICH. of the
state to legislate for the regulation of
railroad tariffs, and further that he
thought the exercise of that power in
Iowa, was proper and called for, said,
speaking of our present law upon the
subject:
Nevertheless, / believe it wise that
a thorough examination be had into
the working of the details of the law,
and such notifications made therein
as may seem for the best interests of
both the people and the railroads"
Gov. Ncwbold is himself farmer !;
he has been for years one Of the FORE
most advocates in the state of the en-
actment of railroad tariff laws, and
he now says that he believes careful
revision Of the law should be had
This calm and dispassianate action
on his part, is worthy of the attention
Of those who SO strongly fought for
the law. Now that the right of the
state to enact such laws, is settled, we
believe. and indeed we know, that
there is room for thorough revision
of the law.
1t will be remembered that at the
time of the passage of this law many
of the strongest supporters of the
right of the state to legislate in such
matters, were very strongly opposed
to the law passed, and many of these
opposers we refer to, were farmers. It
was urged that no fixed rules could
be laid do wn to govern in such cases
at all times-thst fixed rate is not
suited to all years. For instance take
it in the north part of Iowa; last
year the wheat crop in northern Iowa,
was very light, this year tits very
heavy, and it is evident to every man
that a railroad, dependent in part,
and good large part too, for its
earning, in the carriage Of the wheat
crop ought not to be required to
transport it for the same price
each year. 1t does not accord
with the common sense of any
body that the roads can afford to
carry a lean crop at the same rate
that they can an abundant crop. The
carriage of railroads varies with
years on account of the variance in
crop years. 1t is not just or right to
make corporation or anybody else
work without q fair compensation.
We have always believed that a scale
ought to be fixed, above and below
which the rates should not 60, and
then commissioners appointed to reg
ulate these according, to circumstan-
ces. a4
Since writing the above, we see by
Gov. Gears inaugural, that he favors
the commissioners plan.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-01-23

Hayti is quiet, and the coffee crop
Is in fourishing condition.
1t is claimed that 1900, OOO in the
late Confederate money 10 lying, in
the vaults ofthe Bank of England.
The Kankakee, (Ill.) Gazette wants
Congress to get some kind of money
that q man can scoot off to Canada
with.
The temperance movement 10 in
deed sweeping all before it. In
Southern Illinois Democratic politi-
clans have begun to lecture. &
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-01-23

A temperance newspaper asserts
that there are in this country 100000
habitual drunlards, and of this num-
Der more than FIVE per cent, are fc-
mSlea.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-01-23

Austria seems now, for the time
being, to have come to the aid of
England in regard to the terms of the
settlement of the Turco- Russian war.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-01-23
Not Wholly q Bankers Country.
ChtNnpn pnnt

The New York bankers propose to
try to whereas and to resolve out of
existence Bland's silver bill, and the
demands of the West for it's provi-
sions. 1t is, however, q game at
which two can play. with the chances
in favor of the people.
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END OFTHE OTTOMAN.
Sulelnlan Pasha's Army Evil
IDENTIFY Surrounded by the
Russians.
40, 900 Refugees Taken Care Of
by the British Minister at
Constantinople.
FOREIGN.
IN A BAD BoX.

LONDON, Jan. 1S.-No news has
been received from Sulieman Pasha
yet. Harmanli, where the Russian
troops are said to have arrived, 10 an
important point on his line Of retreat
to Adrianople. If the Russians have
gained that point before he was there,
there is no reason to doubt that he
has not only General Gourko's pur-
suit to beat back but will be takcn in
flank by a column marching from Es-
kisaghra. Harmanli stands directly
in his front. Suleiman Pasha's force
includes the division he brought from
Bulgaria, the garrisons of Sofia and
other towns up to Mich and Chaker
Pasha's army from Kamarkli. All
however are by this time badly bro
ken and weakened by their hasty re-
treat and frequent encounters with
their pursuers.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-01-23
A THREE DAYS Fight.

LONDON, Jan. pa Russian Off
cial dispatch from Kezanlik Of the
10Th says thai Gen. Gourka fought Su-
LEHMAN Pasha from the 18th to 18th.
The Turks were finally driven into
the Rhodope mountains. their loss
was 1900 killed and 5000 prisoners.
Forty-nine guns also were captured.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-01-23
The London Economist of Sept. I'd,

1876, said.
If, at the present moment, America
would become silver country, the
interest and principal of her obliga-
tions would be paid in silver. The
evil, of course, would not be what the
circumstances Of the mar
ket would now suggest. SILVER
WOULD NOT BE AT 50 PENCE
PER OUNCE IF AMERICA WAS
A COUNTRY WITH A SOLE SILL
YER CURRENCY. SO LARGE A
DEMAND AS HER COIN RE.
QUIREMENTS WOULD SEND UP
THE PRICE VERY RAPIDLY
PERHAPS TO ITS OLD AMOUNT.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-01-23
IMPORTANT LETTER
From q Distinguished Physician.

NO single diseAse hAs cntaed more suffering or
~ hnstened the breaking up OF the constitutlo'
ofhcsrinZ, the human Yoice, the mind, one orr
and someN Mines All Yield to its destructive influ.
atacfs cyery vital force, and breaks mp the
robust OF cotetitutions. Ignored because but
b, quacks ard charlatsns, those suffering II
y have little hope to be relieved OF II this siu
oil the grave. time, then, popular trea'
mcnt o1this terrible disease By remsdieS Within thu
reach OF all passed 10 bands At once competent
method adopted by ~ sanford In tho preparation
81 hs RADioAh CurE mas won my heaftX approval:
sy e snsssss ~aep s sns az sG IA
disease, viz, the dcidUed blood, while i heals the
liberated membrane by direct application 70 the
rules and unless the vital forces are too far ex.
hausted, must, in the great majority Of cases, enect
se..a... >. ..- o. -. Gro; gEARp Mp Mp.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-01-23
LONDON, Jan. 1S.-Minister Lay ard
has given assistance to 10000 refu-
gees within five days.

LONDON, Jan. lS.-Minister Lay ard
has given assistance to 10000 refu-
gees within five days.
sKoBELoFF ENTERS PHILL1PoPoL1s.
A Russian official dispatch announc-
es that General Skobeloff entered
Phillipopolis on the 10th, and extin-
guished the flames in the Bulgarian
dwellings fred by the retreating
Turks.
HARD TERMS FOR THE TURK.
A special from st. Petersburg says
that . person who helped to draw up
the armistice condition says that they
are such as are not likely to be ac-
copied by the Turks.
THE PEACE NEGoTIAToRs MEET.
A Pera dispatch has the following
It 10 said that the Grand Duke Nicho-
las, accompanied by his staff and Gen.
Ignatieff, met the Turkish delegates
Friday morning at station on the
JambouH railway. The Grand Duke
had advanced to meet the delegates
because of the difficulty on the road,
and courteously invited them to re-
turn by carriage with him.
THE POPE Wants TO KNOW.
"A Constantinople correspondent
telegraphs under date of Thursday
evening: II. am assured that the
Council of Ministers to-day decided
to order the Turkish Am bassadors at
London and Vienna to request the CO.
operation as to the protests recently
made by Austria and England, and
to ask how far Turkey may count up
on the support of those countries"
Another correspondent at Pera
states that the Turkish delegates met
Grand Duke Nicholas at Tirnova
Semenli and preliminary notes were
exchanged. The Grand Duke then
announced that he had decided to
TREAT ONLY AT ADR1ANoPLE,
which should be Immediately evacua-
ted. The delegates having assented,
orders were telegraphed to Djemil
Pasha to
EyACuATE ADRIANoPLE.
Upon this decision being ccmmuni.
Gated to the foreign consuls, they tele-
graphcd their Ambassadors for in
structions and were ordered to remain
and protect their countrymen.-
Djemil Pasha then prepared to retire
upon the fortified lines before Adri-
anople, where reinforcement are now
concentrating.
The Russians will probably arrive
at Adrianople in two days, Tirnova
Simenli being 35 kilometers there
from. Negotiations will then begin.
1t is generally thought here that the
wIsEsT POLICY FOR TURKEY
is to make peace at once. The Tines
correspondent says that Queen Victo-
ria has telegraphed the Sultan, who
was already acquainted with the &C.
ton Of the British government, that
she had herself urged the Gar to
make prompt and honorable peace.
KAZAN EVACUATED.
A Shumla dispatch says the Turks
have evacuated Kazan, south Of Os-
man Bazaar. The Russians hereby Sc
cure another Balkan Pass.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-01-23
WEEKLY COURIER,
MORNING, JAN. 2S, 1877.

Eighteen republican Senators are
for the silver demonstration bill and
thirteen against it.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-01-23


prevails here In consequence of re-.
port that Russians are between Uhum
kopri and Keshan, ten hours march,
hence orders have been received from
Stamboul to resist any ADVANCE
Troops are expected from Smyrna
and the Dardanelles.
MORE SUFFERING.
A special from Shumla says the
smallpox has broken out there and in
surrounding villages. A number of
refugees are arriving there from Be-
brova and Osman Bazaar. Many die
on the road from cold and hunger.
LONDON, Jan. GA Vienna dis
patch says Russia has taken the fate
of Roumania, Servia and Montene-
gro into her own hands aud none of
them will be represented in negotia-
tions with Turkey. This IL causing
much ill-feeling at Bucharest, while
the Servians arc bending their ener-
gies to occupying before the cessa-
ton of hostilities az much as possible
of the territory known as Old Servia,
which they intend to claim as their
compensation.
A Constantinople dispatch states
that the whole district of the Rourga
has been
DEVASTATED BY BASHI BAZOUKs
and Circasians, who slaughtered the
inhabitants and burned the villages,
while Russian official dispatch, from
Tiflis, says Gen. Komaroff's detach-
ment from Ardanutsck stormed Ar
terra on the 18th.
THE TURKS LOST
heavily and the Russians slightly.
Another Russian official dispatch,
from Kezanlik, of the goth, says Gen.
Strukoff reports on the 10th from
Mustafa Pasha, twenty miles north
west of Adrianople, thata
PANIC PREVAILS AT ADR1ANorLE.
The Turkish government and garri-
son have withdrawn after exploding
the powder magazines and ammunition
depots. Reports of the explosion
were heard at Gen. Strukofrs head
quarters.
FIRES AND CIVIL DISTURBANCES
had broken out, and representatives
of five different nationalities have
come to Mustafa Pasha to entreat
Gen. Strukof to hasten to Adriano.
pie and restore order.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-01-23

unlimited amount of grecnbacks, say
two billions. Such Inconsistency and
political demagougeism needs no
comment.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-01-23
Live Stock Mark ct
By Telegraph

By Telegraph
ST.. LOUIS, Jan. %.
Hogs-Receipts 1900 head !; opened
firm, now easier; packing 50 $685.
O5. -
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-01-23
FROM
SEVERE AND CHRONIC CASES OF

CLEVELAND, O., Dec. 26th, 1876.
Gentlemen-I desire to make a statement re-
garding the effect of your Curative upon me.
suffered intensely for two months with Seiatic
Rheumatism, and naturally tried all the RENE
dies could hear of, the Curative among the
others, but found no relief; was persuaded
finally to give your Curative thorough trial,
by one who had been cured. l again COM
menced applying the Curative In earnest, UNI
der his direction, and in weeks time ! was
free from pain and well. ! firmly believe every
case of Rheumatism will yield TO Lawson's
Curative. but 1t must be used freely and per-
sistently, as you direct.
JAMES H. BROWN,
... "H 18th Ward.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-01-23
SCARED AT THEIR OWN SHADOWS,


CoNsrANTINoPLE, Jan. 18.-A re-
port which was current here to day,
that the bulk of Suleiman Pasha's ar
my had passed through the enemy's
lines and arrived near Adrianople.
proves to be premature. Nothing is
known Of the position of Suluiman's
army.
A Cabinet council to-day deliber-
ated upon measures for the defence
Of Constantinople. Two squadrons
of Cossacks having arrived at Tirno-
va Semenli to escort the Turkish
peace delegates to Kezanlik, the
Turkish commandant at the former
place believed an attack was intended
and blew up the railway bridge.
BURNING EVERYTHING BEFORE HIM
LONDON, Jan. 18.-A Russian off,
cial despatch, dated Kezanlik Jan. l6,
says a reconnoitering party of drag
oons has brought information that
Suleiman Pasha is at Phillipolis and
has given orders to burn everything.
Tartar Bazardjike and Phillipohis
are reported to have been burned.
Intelligence from the Danube says
the thaw of ice continues and com.
munication Ia most difficult.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-01-23
Chicago Tive stscA IA rA@,
by Telegraph

ChloA9O live 9tocA IA rAes
OaIoAso. Jan. 90.
BY Telegraph
Hogs-Receipts $1,000 head quiet,
rather weak; heavy mixed packing
50 1903 So, light bacon grades 8 900
) 80, shippers 3 95@4 o..
Cattle-receipts 1000 head; duh ;
weak, lower. ~
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PURCHASE PEACE ArAsy PRICE

VIENNA, Jan 2l.-A special from
Constantinople says the opinion dali
ly gains ground that in consequence
Of the threatening aspect Of internal
affairs. especially in the capital, the
Porte will be compelled to purchase
q cessation of hostilities at any price.
Three hundred thousand refugees are
fleeing to Constaptinople.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-01-23
From Dakota.
FEARS OE TRnuRIE

ST. PAUL, Jan. lS.--A Bismarck
spe ,ial to the Pioneer Press says that
the Indians are collecting in the Milk
River country, and possible trouble
is feared. Kelley, Gen. Miles chief
scout, has gone from Tongue River
to look them up.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-01-23
The Most Painful Case OF Rheumatism
which ever came under our
notice 10 cured.

CLEVELAND, OIL
DALI Cornell St., 18th Ward.
LAWSON CHEMICAL Co.:
Gentlemen-In the winter of 1874 and 1875, I
was confined to my house for nineteen weeks
with Rheumatism In my back and hips, from
which suffered severely. tried several rem.
edies, was treated by two physicians, but oh.
tanned no relief. "Lawsoi's Curative " was
highly recommended to me. and ! used two
bottles, and found immediate relief 80 that
was able to 60 about my usual business, which
/ have been able to pursue ever since. take
pleasure In recommending it to all afflicted
with that painful disease.
JOHN Fl. POWELL.
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UyIyERSAL SITTsvACrIoy.

nENTLEMEN,-w We have sold eANroRD's RAnY.
VI GAL Cum for nearly. one year, and can say
thet gave such universal satisfaction. We have
to learn the frst complaint yet.
cnt medicines, but your preparation meete the
wants q thonsands, and We think those aftiicted
suffering will be relieved. We have been In the
drug business for the past twelve years constantly,
and sold everything for Catarrh, but youra leads all
the rest II you ss6 proper you can uee this letter
or any part 81 II that you Wish
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Drug, books and
Stationery, Warrington, Ind. Feb. q, 1875
Each package contains Dr.. SanfordS Improved
lnhaling Tube, and full directions for use In all
casea. Price. Sl00: For sale BY all Wholesale and
States and Canada. WEEKS 4 POTTER, General
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A YANKTON BANK FAILS,

YANKToN, Jan. lS.--Mark NJ. Par
mer's private banking house closed
doors to-day. Liabilities, $4,000,
which Mr.. Farmer claims can be fully
met by the assets.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-01-23
PREPARING TO MOVE.

The government and the Sultan
will quit Constantinople IS soon as
the Russians reach Tchstaldja, sta
ton on the Adrianople railway, Is
miles from Constantinople.
A Gsllipolis dispatch says panic
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-01-23
sANF0RD'S RADICAL CURE

MAY safely claim to be one Of the few popular
Nl remedies receiving the apprcvN q medical
mend II but uss Ii IN teir fsmil!eS In preference
g any 81 the preparations usually prescribed ~
Ton are aware, !. said distinguished city Ply:
sician. that my Obligations to tho Mass. Medina!
or prescribe tho Radical Cure but since received
20 much relief from the use OF It myself, amer
vately advised it, use. and presume have sent to
your store no less than one hundred Of my patients
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-01-23

A special from Shumla Gays the
smallpox has broken out there and in
surrounding villages. A number of
refugees are arriving there from Be-
brova and Osman Bazaar. Many die
on the road from cold and hunger.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-01-23
KAZAN EVACUATED,

A Shumla dispatch says the Turks
have evacuated Kazan, south Of Os-
man Bazaar. The Russians hereby Sc
cure another Balkan Pass.