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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-07-28
An Interesting Bit Of unpublished
History.

Tho following curious dispatches, never b.
fore printed (says = Washington telegram),
we're sent by Mr.. Stanton to the Hon. Edwards
pierrepont about month after the assassina-
ton OF Mr.. Lncolr. They are interesting ~
evidence OF very different phase Of the OK
element in Washington At that time from any
which has been caused by the attempt on the
life OF President Garfield:
WAR DEPARTMENT, May ~, fs65.-1O:O5 p. N.
TO the Hon Edwards Pierrepont, New York:
have written to-iight 10 retain you and Cutting
aud Brady, or any one else You msy desire 70 have
and tho of the Tribune for Gree ey's perss
tent efforts, the last four weeks to Inc t. assaslns
Ia finish their work OF numbering me.
pIesse give tho mnttsr your immediate
attention on receiving the letter, sud secure copies
Of oil the 7ritnnes printed since tbs night OF the
Presidents murder. and get the names o. the own.
Nrs. 1pr0pose 10 prosecute crfminAliy and also BY
evil suit. for shall not allow them 70 have me
murdered and escape responsibility without strug-
WAR DEPARTMENT, May 10 --5:2U D. m.
The Hon. Edwards piorrepont and The Hon. e. B.
Cutting, New York:
have proof Of express personal malice against
me by Greeley. and believe establish . COM
bination between him and others which may end IN
accomplishing my death, ~ II did against Mr. LIN
coin and Mr.. Seward. Ibis IL my reason for distin-
gushing his from others Of general yitupera-
ton. EDWIN nj. STANTON.
The second telegram was sent in reply to one
which contained an intimati0n that it might be
indscrett 10 make such N arrest % the one
suggested by Mr.. Stanton.
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TAKE PARTICULAR NOTICE.

DR. r. addresses all those who have injured Them
selves b. improper lndnlgenccs and solitary hAbte,
which ruin both mind and boly, unfi ting them Tor
Of the sad and melancholy effects produced by the
early habits Of youth. viz: Weakness in the back aud
limbs pun iii the head dmness Of sight, loss Of
m,sscu ar power, Daptaion u the heart Dyspepsia,
nervous irritaliity, arrangement of the digestive
functions. debility, consumption, &c.
rE- S.-Al correspondence will receive prompt
attention. Address
Il. N. F1SlIRLAT-r, NJ. d.
Surgical and Medical Institute,
29n.6 IsMrlim. tom, Iowa.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-07-28
PLATFORM OF PRINCIPLES
Or THE NATIONAL GREESnAcK.TA RoR PART,
ADOPTED AT MARsuALLrowN. JUNE q 1881.

Or THE NATIONAL GRkESnAcK.I.ARoR PARTY,
ADOPTED AT MARsnALLrowS. JUNE 2, 1881.
1. The right 10 make and issue money Is q
sovereign constitutional power To be MAIN
tanned by the people for the common benefit.
We demand the abolition Of all banks Of issue
aud tho substitution Of full legal-tender green-
packs in lieu Of their notes.
2. We oppose the lciundinc Of tho national
debt or the issue Of Understanding non-taxa-
bic bonds upon any ptetext, and demand the
payment aud destruction Of those outstanding
/ the earliest possible moment,
8 We demand \ gradual In, omc tax where
y capital shall bear just share Of the publ.
burden.
4. We regard the act substituting a railroad
commission Tor laws governing freight rates IN
his State q fraud procured by the railroad
companies through Republican Legislature
md demand its repeal. While We favor liberal
national appropriations for the creation aud
Improvement Of waterways, We demand laws
protecting the people Of Iowa from discrimina-
ion. pooing, watering Of stock, drawbacks or
,clates. aud MI unjust charges on the part of
faiiroaGs, until such time rs the people, who
,u,lt most Of these roads with land grant,
.axos and subsidies shall own and operate or
FULLY control them.
g. We demand n revision of our palent. right
laws, placing y tair limit upon the ROYALTIES Of
Inventors. and protesting tho people from IN
justice.
G. We demand that all land grants forfeited
by reason Ut the non-fnillment If conditions
hy rsltroad companies shall BE- at once reclain,cd
hy the Government. and h.nccio,th that the
pubic domain te reserved exclusively for homc-
st,ad.rs or nc aal .ttlcrs.
I. We demand absolutely democratic rules
tor the government Of Congress aud STATE
legislatures, placing all representatives 0f the
p oplc upon an equal footing, aud taking from
al committees VITO power upon proposed
legislation.
\. We dcnounce m most dangerous thu re-
,,ris,,ons al the tight OF suffrage IN many States
anu is alo itlon III the District OF Colnmba,
md demand equal political rights fer all men
and women.
=. Believing that all questions affecting the
public interest should lie decided hy the people,
We favor the submission 81 the piol osed COLI
stitutional amendment To the popular vote.
10. We demand that ali ballots ia tins State
>hall be- Of uniform sigc. color and material,
md that each party having state organizes
,on shall have one IN, mb.r on the Election
Board Of each township precinct
II. In the fnltheMLcc OF these ends. We ask
tie cooperation ~ all ncE aud women with
iut regard to previous party atiiiation or
r,eil dice.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-07-28
Tsss NAN o, AlnLIn.
trhe sons lawrence HARRIET sinss In the play.l

rhe sons lawrence Barrett sings In the play
Oh there AhoM' yon heather hill.
Where f0otiA comes but rarely,
There u hOuNe they 70 ID out ollll.
Whsre dwsls the man a. Atrlto.
lie .oTc r.At o. hoddeH gray.
Hta hand vas hard vi labor.
Hut stiii hu had 3 hamely way
O'a,sndtn' By his neixhbof.
III. hurry laugh mads men sejcicA
His words the neghborn guidedi
TIE little ba,rni~a loved hie vcice,
And IN hls smile cOnhded;
The words tD.tiAy that left his lip
Became deed tO.inGFfUWi
MDut. man the friendship u bic nh
Would lllt the heart o. sorrow.
He waa na' loud, no Va NJ rsoud,
lie Jacket u lArnins eaisly,
Aud yet ye'd plck hin lraee crowd,
The honest man o AlYlie.
His wealth u was NO n bic land.
Il vAs NJ In The city,
A mint o hoaos waa Ii his hard,
He heart milne o pity.
He'a dead aed eous, this psiacs q vile,
Muta . his bury laneht.ri
But Oh! The music o. hts life
That hides 9th N lang After.
Ha memosy ltves, the man may 6lA
ThHt Fingers bright and lOulu',
Just like star loat frAe tho eky,
Whose ray survives bid ruia.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-07-28
DIR. EsHBLATT.

Graduate of one Of the most eminent colleges Of the
u s. his effected Of the most astonishing cures
til; we're ever known: many troubled with ringing
the head and ears when asleep, great nervousness,
being alarmed at certain sounds with frequent
hushing attended sometimes with arrangement Of
the mind were cured ut once
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-07-28
ORGANIC WEAKNESS

Immediately cured and full vgor restored. This a.
niclion--wllich renders life burden and marriage
Impossible the penalty paid By the victim Of i'm
proper indulgence. Young persons are too apt to
commit excuses from not being aware of the dread
full consequences that may ensue. Now who that
understands this subject will deny that procreaaon
ii st sooner ly those falling into improper habtsl
than ~ the prdrEt: Besides Icing deprived Of
the pleasure of healthy offspring, the most serious
and bBs>Elk uGrlyE symptoms Of both mind
ana body arise The system becomes deranged, the
ply riea AMI mental functions weakened, loss 81 pro
creative power. nervous irritahiity. dyspepsia, pal
piat;on OF tae heart indigestion, constitutional de-
tiIlty, wasting " the frame, cough, consumption
decay and death.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-07-28
4 CURE WARRANTED.

Persons ruined in health by uliirsriied pretenders
who keen them trifing month after month taking
poisonous and Injurious compounds, should apply
| Il nA0
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-07-28
FISHBLAT1
MAR RACE.

Married persons or young men contemplating mar
rcge aware Of physical weakness oss OF
powers, impaenc. nervous debilities, or any other
disqualification. speedily relieved. He VINO places
himself under te care Of Dr. Fishba att may religious
Ii confide iii his honor NJ gentleman, and conn
dent,y RELY upon his kki1l g 4 physician.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-07-28

lvE had enough III kisses, I've got
enough oi love! oh, give me back my
old SLOUGH lat my comfortable glove
take of this coat that fits 50 tight oh,
Ia me muss my hair there's balm III
Gilsai yet hope, God bless the hap
py pair T.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-07-28
NERVOUS and CHRONIC
DISEASES.

T,r rshblatt has dsyg1ed ~ years 70 the study and
treatment Of Chronic dreases, End his vast expert
encc in the Hospitals in New York, wners NO nas suc
cessfully treated 10,0j0 cases OF Oh. I'll
Scr fulous diseases, and diseases OF the
nary Organs, has given him reputation Wla0n ~
xaar MI Ia
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-07-28

now came IN froM the garden, and him
they sternly Intercepted. while some of
the moro impetnous bodily accused him
of the murder Of the unfortunate Mira.
Curtis. His frightened face, his con-
fOsion, his incoherent utteranccs, his
trembling denials were only 30 much
against him. Besides. he knew scarcely
any more English than his wife. and
later, when calm. his story Of the traveller
who had stopped at his house, was re
ceived with disbelief and derision. Poor,
friendless, and stranger, things looked
very dark against him.
Weeks passed, his trial came; he wal
sentenced 70 be hanged.
Re&. Mr.. Marshall, rector Of 81
Johns Church, Brookdale. a villag,
some two hundred miles distant from
Haywood, WAS in his study. one Septem
her morning. in the year 1873 He VA.
suffering from an attack Of intinenz,
which he had taken the night before
while ON . visit TO sick parishoner
Consequently, complying with his wife
writing, Mr.. Marshall was lazil,
stretched on the lounge in front Of
cherry fire. His eight years old son
Tom, was in the room, every now an.
then running up to his father, with som,
request. At last one was: Papa, IL,
Saturday: how shall l spend the day
Wish had kite DO you know hoy
to make one, papa"
81 used to, Tom. don't know
whether have forgotten or not. Civ
me the newspaper en- the table, please
and the scissors. Then run out in tn
woea shed and get me some Of thos
sticks on the shelf, also hammer an,
some small nails. Stay. don't be in suel
hurry; ask Hannah to make it'll
flour paste.
Tom hurried away, and while waitin,
for him to return. his father glance,
over the columns Of the newspaper h,
WAS cutting. II was one that his friend
Mr.. Brown, 81 Haywood. Ind sent him
His eyes CHANGED 10 fall upon tl,es
words:
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SECRETARY HLAINE's REPLY.
WARRINGTON, ID. G.. July %.

IT is a remarkable fact that the centre
# population Of the United States has
advanced in a straight line since 1890,
due west from Baltimore,
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-07-28
A TOUCHING LETTER.

Mr.. aslaasaonc - Mrs. Garfield.
LONDON, July ~, 1881.
N aine, Secretary, Washington:
eao'e text OF note, date 2lst, from Mr..
Gladstone to Mrs. Garfield. Original by dis
patch Tomorrow:
LONDON, July u, 1881.
Yen Will, am surc. excuse mo, though personal
stranger for addressing you by letter To convey
YOU the assurances II my own feelings and those
terrible attempt 10 murder the President Of tho
United states, in form more papahle At least than
that Of messages conveyed BY telegraph. Tho-e
sympathy, aud ait.rward u joy and thankfuness
nlmoet comparable, and, venture 70 say,
nny second 70 The strong emotions o. the
head. Individually / have, k. me leg
you IL believe, had my full share in the
sentiments which have possessed the British nation
venture 20 think is an e,er-growine senee II har-
nony ard mutual respect and affection between the
two countries, and Of the relationship which from
year H. year becomes . more and more practical
bond ~ union between HItthey have also drawn
much uf their strength from tho cordial sdmira-
ton of the simple haroism which has marked the
personal conduct Of the President; for have not
yet who'll. lost the capacity Of apprecating such
example ~ Christian faith and manly forttuae
Tins sxemplar. picture has been made complete by
your own contribution 70 ~ noble and touch
ing features on which only forbcar 10
dwell because / am directly addressing .ou
heg 70 have my respectful compliment.
and eongra 'mlations conveyed to the Presi-
dent and To remain, dear madam, with great o.
| teenl, your most faithful servant,
W. T. GLADSTONE.
sEeRk1Ak BLAiNE's REPLY.
MAsHIS0ToN, ID. G.. July 70.
L,weil, Minister, London:
| have aid before Mrs. GARFIELD the note Of Mr..
| Gladstone, Just received by cable. ] requested
| by her 10 cay that, among the many thousand
manifestations Of interest and expressions of SYM
patty which have reached her, none has deeply
touched her heart than the kind words Of Mr. CAD
/ stane Ills own so icltude and coincidence are re-
ceised with grstitde but far beyond this she rec.
oguxes that Mr.. Gladstone rightfuy speaks for the
peapl. of tue British isles, whose sympathy in
1 this national aud personal affection has been .
i quick and sincere that OF her own countr,nen.
Tier chief pleasure In Mr. q xdstone's cord 81 letter
il found in the comfort which 1t brings has.
hand. The President 10 ch-ered and soaced on bis
painful aud weary way 70 health by many messages
IL sympathy, which, In his returning strength. III
tai.ls receives and most gratefully appreciates.
| BLAINE, Secretary
Il
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This accounts LOT the thorough manner in which
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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-01-02
yate residences baskets were hung upop tho
ofi-knoos to indicate that :he ladies' were
Thanks.


Editors Dispatch Permit me through
your valuable paper TO return thanks 10
tnosc klnd.bearted gentlemen who f,,r-
nsshed the boys at the asylum with srlsu.
ana Christmas dinner. When I SURVEYED
the quantity and variety OF the viands and
CONNECTIONS placed in and about each bo, a
plate J. asked myseIf the question (baying
some anatomical knowledge of the size Of
the organs destined TO receive them, II say
] asked myself the question, rs II possible
that ore boys stomach can hold all ibis
turkey and tongue, ham. fruit. and plsiuI
cake. candy. nuts. apples, &c. !n and 1
asked Mr.. Gill, the superintendent, the
question (because did not think II posi-.
ble), and ne said, "Oh. yes; that little pale
face boy there can mold II ALL" ! am clad
to say no doctor was sent for the following
night. BY the way. no medical man can
estimate the gasronomic powers OF Ihe
average boy. In behalf OF these City or.
phan boys have TO ask Heavens Oest bess.
lngs for the year 'Sl upon the 5earis and
homes OF the contributors to this dinner.
w. w. PARKER,
President Male Orphan Society.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-01-02

Brief HemS.-Tbe new city ordinances
which were ordered by the Council TO be
prepared have been printed and will be sub
mitted 10 the Council AT The next meeting.
They were prepared by City Attorney Me-
Rae.
Sleigbs Of every description were on the
streets yester rday. and MANY persons from
Richmond took advantage OF the fine drives
IN this city.
The public schools will reopen Monday
morning.
The term OF office Of Judge French be.
gan Friday. The next term OF the Hu.t-
ipgs Court, however, will not be held until
the third Monday OF this month.
During the month ending Friday there
were 90 deeds recorded in the clerks office
Of the HUstinga Court and l3 marriage
licenses issued-l0 white aud coIored.
Under the reassessment OF property in
Dale. Matoaca, and Clover Hill districts,
composing about one-half Of the county OF
Chesterfield. the landbooks show total
valuation OF S93.9O5.1 .13 in comparison with
the old of 81, ,493, ,044 65, as against S1,5,6,-
9S9.7S under the ola assessment, or u de-
crease Of assessment.
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The aaerdic Phaefon Company.
Washington post.l

4 certificate OF incorporation under thu
act Of Congress was filed Friday in the re
corder's office here by the Herdic PhaetOu
Company. The purpose rs stated to be the
transportation Of passengers in the District
Of Columbia upon such streets, avenues.
ard routes as NAV be chosen. The term OF
existence Is placed at twenty years. The
stock is to be $50, 900, In s,ooe shares OF the
par value OF %. The trustees for the first
year are Simuel q. Eberiy, Of this city ;
Andrew ID. Hepburn. of Philadelphia; A.
b. Middaugb, Of this city; aud James ID.
Potts, OF Philadelphia, The cabs are already
running on Pennsylvania avenue from the
Treasury to the Capitol.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-01-02

HANDSOME TESTIMONIAL TO WORTHY
OFFICER-CANE-P PRLsENMTION AT THE Me-
TROP0LITAN IR9E.W WORKs FRIDAY.-On Fri.
day at 1 O'Clock (dinner-hOur) the ma
chinists employed at The extensive estab-
ishment OF Messrs. William +. TanDer q
Co., Of this city, assembled around their
popular foreman, MFR. James Sherry, and
presented him, through Mr.. Humphrey
Calder. one Of their number, beautiful
gold-headed cane as O token Of their affec.
tion end esteem.
Mr.. Calder spoke in feeling terms OF the
regard in which Mr.. Sherry was held by
those under his command. Mr.. Sherry
was taken comp.stely by surprise, but re-.
piled 10 highy-sppropriate manner.
The cane bears the following inscription ::
"James Sherry, from the workmen under
his charge, December 81, 1880"
We learn that Mr.. Thomas Hayes, the
master boiIer-maker OF this establishment.
received a similar testimonial ut Christmas
from the men in his department.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-01-02
Philadelphia 6treet-Car Manage
menl.
philadelphia TiNes.l


The managers OF the stTeet-railway com
l,psnies have labOred strenuously to keeJ
their tracks clear, and on toe main streets
have succeeded; but the ears are frequently
blockaded, and runs that are set down on
the schedule to be done in one hour are
rarely accomplish, d in two. The snow
scrapers and sweepers have been working
emittingly for nearly week. but the
difficulty now Is that the snow banks ON
both sides OF thetracks are so high that the
machines are almost useless, aud the snow
rollslback on the fails nearly as fast as it Is
swept of. The night cars are always behind
time, three and four hours being required
10 make trip that under ordinary cireum.
stances would be accomplished IN fourth
6 the time. The lines on many Of the
smaller streets have ceased running alto.
GeIher,.Gnd are not likely to resume opera
ions until tbaw sets in.