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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-17
Sale ofPostase stamps and c cards

WASHINGTON, July 9.-During the
twelve months ending June 30, 1878,
the issues of ordinary postage stamps
by the Postoffice Department amount
ed to SIS, ,46S,6lS as against SIS, ,lSl,-
676 the preceding year. The Issues
of newspaper stamps increased from
81, ,0OO, Cos to 81 ,O93, ,S45. The Issue of
stamped envelopes and wrappers in
creased from "a 4,6l6,932 to .A,9O5, TIA,
and the issue Of postal cards from
about $l7O,OOO,OO0 to 500, ,O63, 600.
The total amount Of increase issues
for sale to the public was 1895, ,169
or per cent ~ compared with the
previous year.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-17
Massacre in New south wales

LONDON, July ia telegram
from Sydney, New South Wales,
dated July IL, states that two tribes
of natives have risen against the
government on the island of New
Caledonia, and massacred l25 whites,
including women and children. They
have also captured two military
posts,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-17
John No Melican Man.

NEW YORK, July lO.-Sec'y Sherman
was in consultation several hours to-
day with sab-Treasury officers.
A Chinaman to-day made applica-
ton to Judge Choate of the U. 8.
District Court to become q citizen.
The Judge denied the application un-
der the decision of Judge Sawyer of
the U. S. Circuit Court Of California
in the case of All Youp.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-17

is evident, we think, that the
ssrtration is contemplating seri-
cutting of the Gordian knot
atter of resumption, at very
lay. Secretary Sherman is now
sew York and beyond question he
rs there to look over the ground and
fix as well as he can for the decisive
step. We believe the country is ripe
for it and that the Secretary will be
able to make such showing as to in
sure confidence, SO that resumption
will come and bringno shock whatev-
er to the country, but on the contrary
will Immediately bring aid and life to
our commercial interests.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-17
New YORK Communists.

New YORK, July l0.-At a meeting
of Communists last evening, Alex.
Jones made an address in German,
and his special points against Bis
marck and in favor of revolution in
Germany were greeted with deafen-
ing shouts and clapping of hands
The resolutions adopted, call upon
our brothers in Germany to use
every effort in the coming election tc
send representatives of labor to the
German Parliament; to boldly def,
intimidation and to agitate for the
overthrow Of militsryism, even tho
prison and exile be their only re.
ward.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-17
The Independence Murder and
Suicide.

DUBUQUE, July lO,-The CorOner's g
jury in the shooting case at Iudepen-
dence, in which Shaw killed the girl
Sherwood and then himself, brought
in verdict in accordance with the
facts already given. Excitement over
the affair still continues there. Evil
dence has been ELECTED leaving NO
doubt that it was Shaw who commit
ted the murderous assault on young
Toman last February. 1t is also be-
lievcd and the evidence strongly con-
firms it that the girl knew Shaw was
going to kill them both and that she
assented to it. Shaw had q remarka- g.
BILE influence over her, and he doubt.
less persuaded her to die with him.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-17

The receipts of the United States
government from import duties for
the first eight days of July show an
increase of $43l ,S79 over those of the
corresponding period last year. The
increase, this year, in internal reve-
nue. receipts for the same period is
S215,754,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-17
OTTUMWA, IOWA, JULY II, 1873.

to hear him; that she was glad there
were some people who had a good
opinion of her; that the Rev. DIR.
Smoothtongue had told some of the
church that very week, he wished
there were few more women just
like her.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-17
WASHINGTON.
APPOINTMENTS.

WASHINGTON, July l0.-The Presi-
dent, to-day, appointed John l.. Fris-
bic, of Michigan, U. S. Consul at
Rio Grande, Brazil, and David J.
Leonard, Receiver of Public Moneys
at Morrison, La, rice j. s. Ray, sus-
pended.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-17
A CaJesburg TraRedy.

GALEsBURG, Ill, July l2.-About
four o'clock this morning Mrs. Spsul-
ding, divorced wife of Martin O'Con-
nor, shot him with q revolver, the
ball entering just over the heart. He
died in a few minutes. She then
shot herself fatally, but is not yet
dead. Jealousy is the cause.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-17

Our attention has been called to a
communication in the Ottumwa Dem
ocrdt, Of July 4th, headed "In bad
taste" and signed Taxpayer" which
is intended to reflect upon Capt. T.
NJ. Fee. We will just say at this time
a few words touching that article:
First, the author should have the
fairness and the boldness, making
such personal attack, to not sneak
under an assumed name. Stab not in
the dark like midnight assassin, but
strike like an honorable foe.
We heard the remarks of Capt. Fee
in the convention, and we well re-
member that he referred to the judges
who have been upon the bench in this
district in terms acknowledging their
high standing and ability, and with
becoming modesty, expressed his de-
sire and his intention to inaugurate
improvements whenever he might
find an opportunity to do SO. If this
was in bad taste then is the complaint
made just; if not, then does the COM
plant, as is doubtless true, come OF
political bias and desire to make po-
litical capital against Capt. Fee. We
have not any figures upon the subject
as to Capt. Fees receipts as Prosecu-
tor. All we have to say concerning
that is, that if Capt. Fee has done
anything wrong in the amount re.
ceived by him; if he has taken one
cent that did not justly and properly
belong to him, it will be proper and
right and in the interest of Justice tc
show it.
Let it come; lay on and spare not
A charge is made in plain words
that Capt. Fee "inaugurated a prac.
tice with thegrand jury whereby true
bills were found on the slightest pre-.
text, &C." This is very grave charg.
and the author is libeler. Come ou
from under cover, Mr.. Taxpayer, ant
substantiate this charge you hav.
made or confess that you have falsified
as you have. But, says taxpayer, a
one time, touching this charge, 9Th,
grand jury protested and in his Fees
face ignored such work." Come on
again, from under cover, you libeler
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-17
RiQ lron.Ciad

LA SpEzzA, Italy. July 1.-THE
Dsndalo, one Of the most powerful
iron-clads in the world, was success
fully launched here to-day. She will
be armed with l00-ton Armstrong
guns, carrying projectiles Of Z, 500 lbs
weight.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-17
EETS@NI NIlsINsaqGI GIgmASss
S,l|||'l!k||(5||jI||IEy 4 ] g
ENGLAND
Preparing to Strongly
Garrison Cyprus.
Whereat Other European Ma
tions are Dissatisfied.
The President Administer the
Grand Bounce
To Collector Arthur and Naval
Officer Cornell, at New York.
FOREIGN
TURKEYS DOWNFALL,

VIENNA, July lO.-The Berlin cor
respondent of Montag's Post, fre-
quently the mouth-piece of Bismarck,
says the downfall OF Turkey, is now
unavoidable in consequence ofthe in
flux of Western ideas.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-17
Arraying for the Fight.

CINCINNATI. July 1.-THE follow
ing Congressional nominations were
made in Indiana, yesterday: Thos
M. Brown, republican Fifth District
I. r.. Cobb, democrat, Second dis.
trict; John Studaker, greenbacker
Twelfth district.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-17
Gen. brakes Admirable Conduct
From the oskaIoosa Herald.


La the rush of convention and press
day, last week, we omitted to say
what was on our mind in reference to
Gen. F. M. Drake, of Appanoose who
was before the convention for the
Congressional nomination. He came
here with three counties pledged. to
him, and reasonable hope OF help
from others. During the time pre-
ceding the canvass his conduct among
the delegations was such as won him
hosts of friends. He showed what
true republicans are made of, and il
the friends of Mr.. Cults had insisted
upon his doing so he would have will
lingly Withdrawn his name from the
contest, and allowed the convention
to choose between Mr.. Cults and Mr..
Sampson. This he would have done,
not because his cause was weak, as ii
was not, but because he stood ready
to make any sacrifice for the good OF
the party. But as Mr.. Cults would
not allow his name to go before the
convention the General maintained
his candidacy and went into the con.
vention against the strong popular
feeling for Mr.. Sampson and even
with such great odds against him Sc
cured the handsome compliment OF
thirty-two and one-half votes. Ii
will also be remembered that it was
Mr.. brakes motion that made Mr.
Sampson's nomination unanimous
and in his subsequent speech he
showed his tue worth by his grace
full acquiescence in the will of the
convention, and paid the highest COM
pliment to his successful rival when
he said that if any other man than
Judge Sampson had been opposed te
him, he would have received the
nomination himself-which was true
Gen. Drake has left an excellent i'm,
preston on the minds of Sixth Dis.
trict Republicans, and has warn
place in their remembrance.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-17
Tramp Shot,

Special to the Hawkeye.
SHELL Rock, Iowa, July 9.-This
afternoon some tramps at this place
became SO incensed at being put off
from a freight train that they attack
ed the conductor, w. Ill. Daniels, with
stones, whereupon he shot and fatally
wounded one of the tramps.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-17
ISUUMAN ATROCITIES,

LONDON, July lO.--A Constantine
pie dispatch says Fawcett, returned
from Legas, repOrts intense suffering
among the population south of Ro-
dophe Mountains. He relates numer-
Gus horrors perpetrated by Bulgari-
ans and Cossacks, and sometimes by
regular Russian soldiers, whose de-
sign seems to be the determination or
dispersion of Mnssulmen and Chris
tians favorable to them. In Domadeo
district 53 villages have been plunder-
ed and burnt by Russian and Bulgar-
ian troops Within the last two
months twenty villages there have
been equally laid waste and burned.
In the district of Haskieos and in
Philopolis district twelve villages
have been burned, and in numerous
villages there has been wanton de-
struction attended by deeds of un-
heard of barbarity The cases of
men and women deliberately burned
alive have been frequent. The viola
tion of the young has also been very
frequent. Nothing more horrible
than the particulars of this report can
be imagined. Its veracity rests upon
the official authority Of one of the
most respected of Her Majesty's SER
wants and of men employed by him
upon his conviction Of their perfect
trustworthyness.
Fawcette intends to lay his
report before the English, Austrian
and French ambassadors with a view
to sending out commission Of en-
quiry to the spot and endeavor to put
an end to these excuses which dis
grace humanity.
LONDON, July 1.-THE excitement
regarding the Anglo-Turkish alli-
ance has not subsided, and there is
much agitation among political par
ties in England. At present only
a very small majority OF the opposi-
ton favor directly challenging the
Governments policy. Lord Harting-
ton, Liberal leader, will to-day in
the House OF Commons. call for
papers and information on the Anglo
Turkish Convention, and when these
are produced, the opposition will de-
eide what course to take.
PARIS, July l2.-The French people
continue alarmed about England's g
new acquisition in Turkey. The
Republic Franchise describes the
convention as detrimental to the
interests of the Mediteraue an pow
ers ami offensive to the dignity of
members Of the Congress. That
journal personally attacks Lord
Beaconsfield, and expresses the hope
that the Congress will insist upon
having the treaty submitted to it en-.
tire. The press shows the greatest
irl litation, though all are not so abus-
i've as the Republic Frdncatse.
LONDON, July n.-In the House OF
Commons this afternoon, Stanley
Secretary Of War. in reply to ques-
tion, said that 10000 troops, Indians
now at Malta, and three battalions ol
British infantry will occupy Cyprus
BERLIN, July ll.-News, and espe.
cially from France. seems to indicate
that public opinion regards the
Cyprus treaty as seriously effectine
the private interest Of these nations
Great Britain Takes Possession
CoNsTANTINoPLE, July l2.-Mr
Barring of the British Legation, tool
possession of Cyprus yesterday il
the name of Great britain
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-17

WE publish elsewhere an editorial
from the Davis County Republican,
edited at the home of J. B. Weaver,
by the Hon. J. A. T. Hull, republican
candidate for Secretary of State. Mr..
Hull was in the First district, resi-
dent of Van Buren county, when Da-
Wis county was in that district, and
knows of 'Weaver's career there. At
terwards removing to Bloomfield Mr..
Hull has had personal knowledge OF
Weaver's doings in this district. Mr..
Hull was also the personal friend OF
Mr.. Weaver and knew him well. He
writes very plain, unvarnished tale
concerning the man, and from the
very handsome manner i'm which he
does it, there is the apparent fact all
through it, that he writes in sorrow
and bearing not one whit of malice,
He omits some minor ofiice-seeking
history of the man. We remember
when he sought and was nominated
Presidential elector while holding
the federal Office of Assessor, and wa.
obliged, later on, to resign, because
Ineligible. Then we remember too
how one or two parties of his town
have been bulldozed by him to refrain
from being candidates for certain of
fees because Gen. Weaver wanted an
office from that county, as he always
did, and nobody else must be candi
date because it would prejudice his
chances. He has been worse than the
seven-year itch, i'm his seeking office
and since he worried out the repub
lican party to crafty him and it die
not crafty him to his liking, he i.
now, at the very first opportunity, af
ter the greenbackers, nationals, de
mocracy, or 'any other man. to scratch
down his everlasting annual office
seeking itching. If James b. Weay
er had only been gratified in his de
mands for Office from the. republican
party, we think the public judgment
with very little dissent, would say
that he would now be most enthusi
astic, riproaring, shouting republican
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-17
Mr.. Thomas d. Jones, of Syracuse

Mr.. Thomas ID. Jones, of Syracuse,
New York, has, by very simple in
vention, go improved the process of
making flour as to have realized from
the sale of privileges of his patents
during the year past about 81, $50 600,
and there seems to be ne limit to the
sum he is likely yet to receive in this
country and abroad. The invention
consists simply in using diamond
quartz in the face Of the stone instead
of the mill picks now in use. Flour
can by this process be not only made
far cheaper, but from No 2 wheat as
fine quality of flour can be produced
as has hitherto been made from No.
l. The invention is perfectly simple,
its application easy and practicable,
the only wonder being that it was
not discovered long ago.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-17

BRICK PoMERoY says he is willing
to take by the hand any man who is
for the accomplishment of the "grand
object of wiping out an unlawful, un-
necessary and unconstitutional nation
al debt" And General Weaver saws
he goes for paying off s70O,O0O,0OO of
bonds in greenbacks and for the ahate-
ment Of the taxes for couple ofyears
and paying the expenses of the gov
ernment with greenbacks he issued,
and yet have a trinity of money, in
which trinity the government is to
Nedeem the greenbacks at its option;
%k+her words, to redeem them the
only knows when or whether at
at.
hon:!ly difference between Brick
save yer appears to be that the
.ioh' kes out boldly for repudia-
.nous he latter comes up on the
" "neA of it. Is it any longer a
gal l'epS at FL. Clay Dean goes for
..ie ~ endorsement by the democ-
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-17

Inc amount OF money, paper ana
specie combined, in this country at
the present time is approximately as
follows:
Legal tenders S34G, ,6s1 ,0l6
Fractional currency 1868, $50
Old demand notes 62,297
National bank cur'ncy notes 3D., ,655 $3.50
National bank gold notes ,432, 10
Subsidiary silver coin 10000, 900
Standard silver dollars 5000, 900
Gold coin 00,000, 900
Total $945, 1855 ,O97
Estimating the population of the
United States at 45,OOO,0 600, this makes
per capita of s2l for each man, wo-
man and child. As to whether or not
this is sufficient for the demands of
business, the Chicago Inter Oceae-
the leading differentiation, soft-mon-
ey paper of the West, universally
quoted by greenbackers as good finan-
cial authority-says:
"Under the modern facilities OF
bank checks and clearing houses it re-
quires in currency only about per
cent of the business transacted each
day to settle the exchanges, so that
we have currency enough for
daily transactions. The daily
transactions probably do not
amount to more than One-half of the
currency we have, so that the busi-
ness could be increased to thirty-three
times its present volume without in
creasing the currency dollar. There
is money enough, and largely more
than enough now, to give ready facil-
tiles for all business which is likely to
be done for long time to come"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-17
Howard Has a Fight with the In.
Clan4.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 10.-A dis
patch received at army headquarters
here from Gen. Howard, dated Head
of Birch Creek, July Sth, says he
found the Indians in force on height
near the head of Bull creek. He ad-
vanced two columns, one under
Throckmorton, consisting of two
companies of artillery and one of in
fantry and a few volunteers, and the
other under Bernard, consisting of
seven companies of cavalry and TWEEN
ty Of Robbins scouts. Howard ac-
companied the latter column. Ber-
nsrd's scouts notified him of the vi
cinity of the hostiles when the caval-
ry moved forward at q trot over
three Foot hills, each over a mile in
ascent. The Indians were strongly
posted on rocky crest. One COM
pany was left with the pack train and
the others deployed and advanced
handsomely under heavy fire. The
ascent is described as sleeper than
that at Missionary Ridge, but not q
man broke ranks though many sad
dies were emptied and many horses
killed. The enemy driven from this
position to another height in the rear
of q greater elevation and crowned
with natural defenses Of lava rocks.
In twenty minutes this position was
also stormed from different sides at
at once and rapid pursuit commenc-
ed of the flying Indians, who absn-
doned horses, provisions, ammuni-
ton and camp material. The hos
tiles made for the thick timber crown
ing Blue Ridge and made another
stand, but we're again dislodged and
pushed four or five miles further in
to the mountains. The rough coun-
try and great exhaustion Of men and
horses caused cessation of pursuit
for to-day.
In this engagement five enlisted
men were wounded and about 20
horses killed. 1t is impossible to
state the loss of the enemy. Their
women and children and best horses
were moved before the fight began,
apparently in the direction of Grande
Ronde, and the hostiles fled in that
direction. The officers and men be-
hayed in the best possible manner
throughout the affair.
SAN Francisco, July lO.-A Port
land dispatch just received here fro m
Wallala, under date of the 9th, says,
tonight some five or six families
arrived from Lower Yokima, having
been notified by friendly Indians to
leave the country as the Hostiles were
expected to cross the Columbia aud
raid that whole region.
The following was received from
Pendleton:
Gen. Howard left Pilot Rock at 6 q.
m. July Sth, going toward Willow
Springs. Scouts reported to How
ard, this morning that there were
about $50 Indians at or near Willow
Springs, and Howard pushed for
ward to meet them and probably ere
this has engaged them.
The following is from Umatilla 9th
A letter received from Pendleton
July Sth. by Gov. Chadwick says:
Gen. Howard attacked the Indians
at Beasley's Mill. The hostiles were
about 400 strong. Howard repulsed
them three times and is still fighting.
He captured from four to five hun
dred head Of stock together with
provisions and ammunition. Fifteen
wounded, two mortally.
(Signed) r. B. KEENY.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-17

In the spring the maiden's fancy
Turns to thoughts Of making hay.
With matrimonial view she
Flirleth much and plays croquet.
But the young man does not tumble,
And. with mercenarv view,
lie considers that it's cheaper,
En nau hoa rfl Con. ann thar fyxn
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-17
Plenty of Money.

The amount of money, paper and
specie combined, in this country at
the present time is approximately as
follows:
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-17

LONDON, July I.-In the House of
Commons this afternoon, Stanley,
Secretary Of War. in reply to ques-
ton, said that 10000 troops, Indians,
now at Malta, and three battalions of
British infantry will occupy Cyprus.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-17


Perhaps not more, but l would
have you do somewhat differently.
You can make some equalization.
Be as sweet aud angelic with Bridget
~ you are with your deacons as
mild in the nursery, where only God
and the children hear you, as you
would be If the Maternal association
were here. Show . little Of your
deadness to the world and heavenly
mindedness when the new fashionA
come. Stop taking the Guide to
Holiness and give the money
to Bridget as her rightful
due, Don't furnish up the parlor
with any more religious show till
you've given her as good wages as
you'd think yourself deserving if you
were in her place. Don't 60 to sin.
gle meeting when che will lose more
by your going than you will gain.
Don't say any more to the church
about sanctifcation here below till
you've made your own family think
such thing is possible. Learn to be
just before you even aim at perfec-
tion; learn to be patient before yop
think you have reached il; and be
sure and take the opinion of those
who know you best before you come
to q settled opinion on the subject.
Don't think I'm prosecuting you,
wife, or anything Of the sort. Pm
glad you're . pious woman, and that's
one reason why l married you. Ev-
cry man likes to have . good wife
l want little Of your piety myself ;
and the children wouldn't be the
worse for some, nor Bridget neither.
We aren't deacons, nor ministers, nor
saints, but we should like to be treat
ed in . sweet, heavenly way some
times, and perhaps 'twould make US
better. I'm sure II would make us hap
pier, and You too. Suppose you try to
give us . little more family piety.
This 10 my first sermon; and I hope
it will be productive of good. There's
no company here, so I won't pretend
that 1t has been preached from q
sense of duty, but because feel out
of patience and just like speaking my
whole mind"
Well, what did Mrs. Simpkins say
lin snswer2 This only, that she wei
glad there was one In her own family
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-07-17

BERLIN, July n.-News, and espe-
cially from France, seems to indicate
that public opinion regards the
Cyprus treaty as seriously effecting
the private interest of these nations.