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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-02-15

THr Rerae dies Deur Mondes SAYS
that in Alsace the consumption Of
brandy has increased more than ten
fold during the last ten Years, aud
there is proportionate increase In
drunkenness. North German brandy
il imported by the Aisaeians free Of
duty.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-02-15

JOSEPH Cook says: In Boston the
question is, before admitting a man to
society, Have You written book = in
Chicago, How much are You worth Y
in San Francisco, Who owns yen, the
railroads 81 the SAID lotst' and in
Washington, Are you likely H. h. 70,
eieeted2 '" Mr.. Cook observes that the
state 4 this country demands civil,
service leagues,
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-02-15

breach Of contract, and has now sued for
damages on account Of falling from the hack
OF an elephant while In Illinois two years
ago She received salary Of 500 per week
during her travels
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-02-15

The Selma (Ala.) Times alleges that
n 1O-ycsr-old negro girl fell headlong
through trestle in that city distance
Of fifteen feet, and remained stuck
headforemost in the mud until relieved
by an OPPORTUNITY arriving man, and
was not in the least injured.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-02-15
4 Medical Opinion on kissing,

Promiscuous kissing has been inf
finitely more productive Of disease or
various kinds than the public ese-
dream Of, and il is practice that should
be diseountenanced. The people should
confine their kissing propensities to
members Of their own families, and
even then it is not always safe. -Medi-
cal and 6urgicd Reporter,
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-02-15

TIE Austrian Government is going
to officially investigate spiritualism, to
find ont whether it is responsible for
the increase of lnnacv.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-02-15

CATTLE valued ut sl3, 500, 600 are now
grazing in what was six years ago ALSO
Iutsly Indian country IN Texas,
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-02-15
Determines,
Spinal and
Chronic Diseases,

ncsnensia. asthma, Angina Pectoris, Chlorosis,
LOSS Of Voice. Rheumatism, Rheumatic aout,
Liver Disease all kinds of Sexual Weakness,
Diabetes, Headache, Nervous Irritation Of tho
Brain, Bronchitis, Catarrh Disease Of the Heart,
Ernptivc Diseases, convnlsions Hys,cria, Ncu-
ralvia, Thrush, Convestion OF Spleen. Irritation
Of Stomach, Diseases of Kidneys, liberation and
Displacement of the Womb, Morbid Appetite,
Wakefalncss, General Debility, Weak Spine,
Nervous Depression, Difficult Rre.thins with
pain In the Lungs, Weak and sore Eyes OF Every
Description, Noise In the Head. Discharges
from the Ears, Cancers, Tumors, Tapcw,rm.
Piles, Suffering, Pimrlcs on the Face, varicose
Veins, Impotence and Steriltv.
Dr. Fishblatt has devoted ?, years to the study
and treatment Of Chronic Diseases. and his vast
experience In the hospitals In New York, where
he has successfully treated over in,oaa cases Of
Chronic Catarrh, Scrofulons diseases and dis
eases of the Gcaito Urinary DREAMS, has given
him reputation that Is world wide.
Dr. Fishhlaft never publishes certificates Of his
cures, or the names Of his patients, except by
their express permission, a. he considers tho
secrets of tho consulting room sacr>dly CONT
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-02-15
YOUNG N EN-

Who have become victims Of solitary vice, that
dreadful and destructive habit which annually
sweeps to an un.imely grave thousands Of young
men OF exalted talent and brilliant intellect who
might otherwise have entranccd listening Senates
with the thnndcrs Of their eloanencc, OF walked
to ecstasy the living Tyre. may call with fun con-
hdcncc.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-02-15
Or. Fl6HaIATT

Has discovered the greatest cure in the world for
weakness IL the hack and limbs. Involuntary
discharges, impotency, general debility, nersans-
ness, languor, confusion of ideas, ralritatien Of
the heart, timidty, trembling, dinness of sght
or giddincss, diseases OF the threat, nose or
skin. affections Of the liver, lungs, stomach or
bowels hose terrible disorders arising from
solitary practices, more fatal to their victims
than the songs Of the sirens to the mariners OF
Ulysses, hliIhtins their most radiant hopes or
anticipations, rendering marriage impossible.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-02-15

A MAINE woman, Miss Ellen Lord, Of
Portland, has held for several years the
chnir of Greek nj Wellesley College.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-02-15
Or. FlSH6LATT,

Graduate Of one Of tho most eminent Colleges Of
the United States, has effected some Of the most
astonishing cures that were ever known: many
troubled with ringing in the head and ears when
asleep. great nervousness, being alarmed NJ
certain sounds, with frequent bushing attended
sometimes with arrangement III the min l, were
cured Immediately.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-02-15
MARRIAGE.

Married persons, or young men contemplating
marriage, aware Of physical weakness Toss Of
procrcativc powers. impotencyl, nervous debility.
or any other disqualihcations, speedily relieved.
lie who places himself under the care Of DIR.
Fishblatt may rclieionsly contide In his honor
rs gentleman and confidently rely upon his
skill rs 4 physician.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-02-15
TAKE PARTICULAR NOTICE.

DR. /. addresses all those who have injured
themselves by improper indaigsnoes and solitary
habits which ruin both mind and body. uniting
them for business, study, society or marriage
These are some OF the sad and melancholy effects
produced by the early habits If youth, viz:
Weakness In the back and limbs, pain In the
head, dimness " sight, loss II muscular power,
palpitatlon uf the heart, dyspepsia, nervous irri-
liability, arrangement ri the digestive functions,
debility. ennNnmnflnu etc.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-02-15
DR.. FISHBLATT

Has removed his Institute and Residence from
Burlington Ia Cedar Rapids, Iowa, No. isT Iowa
Avenue, two doors west al Van Buren, Street,
four blacks from Depot, ahere he can always he
consulted free,
These sho reside ii distance desiring the
doctors services, and cannot uaii during these
days, Viii reoeiye prompt attention through
mail hy sr'tlsv s'ataGg s'sA s ..se, A.. 90. .ns-
Ing stamp. Address
:. N. FlSHHlATT, M. D.,
Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-02-15

WHEN man says "cold ms blazes" he
means hot as ice. Take him rs he
means.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-02-15
ORGANIC WEAKNESS

Immediately cured and full yigor restored This
afiiiction-which renders life a burden and mar
riage imlossible-is the penalty paid by the VIC
tim Of improper indulgence. Young persons arc
too apt to commit excuses from net being aware
Of the dreadful consequences that max cnsue.
Now who that understands this subject will deny
that procreation IL lost sooner by those falling
into improper habits than by the p,udentg Be-
sides being deprived OF the pleasure Of healthy
offspring, the most serious and DESTRUCTIVE
symptoms Of both mind and body arise. The
system becomes deranged, the physical and
mental functions weakened, loss Of rrocres'ive
power, nervous irritability, dyspepsia, ralpita-
ton Of the heart, indigestion constitutional de-
bility, wasting OF the frame, cough, oonsump-
ton, decay and death.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-02-15

Persona i.inca III health Ia aa.,ar.ra pre-
tenc .rs who keep them tritiing month after
month, taking poisonous and injurious conn
pounds, should apply immediately.
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-22
THE CHURCHES.

Protestant Episcopal Convention.
PHILADELPHIA Oct. 20.-A toIday's session Of
the Protestant Episcopal convention, after the
house of deputies had been called to order
message from the house of bishops stated that
they had concurred in the message relative to
the appointment Of joint committee on the
dusy of the church on the subject OF marriage.
Mr.. Bates of Delaware presented report
of the joint committee on church incorpora-
tions and the tenure of church property that
the board of trustees in each diocese and that
a joint commission appointed by the general
convention be retained. The report was made
special order for Monday.
The report Of the joint commission on the
prayer book was taken up.
Rev. DR.. Huntington of Massachusetts, Of
fered resolution which was adopted as fol-
lows:
'sThat the order of arrangement in the pray
or book be changed in such manner tha t the
proper anthem and psalter shall follow i'm
mediately after short office of prayer fer
sundry occasions, and the collects, epistles and
gospel follow instead of precede the office of
holy communion"
The house Of deputies then considered the
reports OF the committee on amendment. An
olaonuAnonC W al aoi0 shO pEoposihg reuuc-
tien in the nuh.ber of deputies from each
diocese, which the committee had reported as
inexpedient was first considered and finally
rejected and the committee discharged from
consideration of the subject.
Article 5 was next considered. 1t provides
that no new diocese shall be
formed which shall contain less than six
parishes or less than six presbyters nor shall
such new diocese be formed if thereby any ex-
isting diocese shall be SO reduced as to contain
less that II parishes or less than II presDyters.
The amendment was to substitute twelve
for "sIx'' and 'twenty-four" for twelve"
After discussion the report of the commission
was not agreed to. The convention then after
the appointmt mt of some committees adjourn
ed till Monday.
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-22
Bicknell Family Reunion.

The fourth annual reunion of the Bicknell
Family Association was held Friday evening
at the United States Hotel in Boston. About
ness meeting was held in the parlors, at which
the report of the treasurer was read and ac-
cepted. Committees were appointed to raise
funds to publish the family history, for which
a great mass OF material is now in the hands of
the historian. Arrangements were made to
celebrate the 25Oth anniversary in 1885, of the
landing of the Bicknells in America. The
following officers were elected President,
Thomas W. Bicknell, LII. D., of Boston; one
vice president each from Maine, Vermont,
New York, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Illinois,
Wisconsin, Iowa, Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio,
New Brunswick, Missouri, Texas, California,
Minnesota, West Virginia, Connecticut. Dis
trict of Columbia, Nebraska, Kansas, Michi-
tary, Alfred Bicknell of Boston; recording
secretary, Miss Maude NJ. Bicknell OF Mel
rose; treasurer, Robert I. Bicknel of East
Weymouth, historian, Quincy Bicknell of
bingham, who gave . report on the genealog-
ical history of the family. After dinner was
disposed of the president, Thomas W. 'Bick-
nell, gave very interesting account of his
journey TO California and a sketch of Rev.
Simeon Bicknell of Wisconsin, the most prom
iuent member of the family, who died during
the past year. Remarks we're also made by
Rev. DR.. Wyman of MelroSe, q l.. Bicknell Of
Weymouth, Alfred Bicknell of Maiden, Ed
ward Bicknell of Boston. Letters were read
from England and Germany, containing facts
in relation to the family Among the most
prominent members present were Thomas w.
Bicknell, LII. D., of Boston, William Bick-
nell OF Buckheld, Me-, Alfred Bicknell of Bos-
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-22
WASHINGTON.
Alabama Claims.

WARRINGTON, Oct 20.-A legal gentleman
here says that the Alabama Claims Court will
perpetrate some very strange material in the
form Of decisions on the construction of Ger
tain points in the law under which they are
proceeding. He says that not only are the
claimants of the first class for damages done to
vessels and cargoes &C., by Confederate cruis-
ers, being opposed by government counsel in
the interest OF the treasury and to prevent any
wrongful payments out of the remaining funds
of the Geneva award, but they are objects of
special opposition by some Of the claimants OF
the second class, because iG is for the latter's
interest that as many first class cases (Which
are to be paid in full before any of the second
class are to get any of the money! shall be re-
iected by the court. There will thus be more
money left for pro rata distribution among the
second class claimants who receive judgment
from the court. and he says one of the points,
"a new Importation as he characterizes it,
on which the opposition is being made to some
of the hrst-ciass cases is in Vhe claim that the
term thigh seas as used in the law, means
out side OF a line four miles from shore, while,
in fact, the term, "high seas" has been per-
manently fixed by law as outside the low water
mark. The four-mile idea is said to have been
brought over from the other side of the water,
but the fact that there are many cases before
this court for damages done close along the
shore of Maryland andVirginia and the Caro-
llnass makes the question of the Justice or le-
gallity OF this construction of the term "high
seas q matter OF the greatest Importance.
Mail Clerks Attending Conri.
The superintendent of the railway mail ser
vice, issued general order yesterday, instruct
ing employees that when railway postal clerk
are subpenaed by United States Court thes
are entitled to their actual expenses but not to
per diem or mileage, and that they will re-
ceive the regular salary of their grade during
the time they are attending court 1t is the,du-
ty OF the remaining clerks on the line TO keep
up the run of the clerk or clerks so absent,
without expense to the department if possible.
Miscellaneous.
The charges preferred by Washington
junk dealer that there were frauds in the late
sale OF old material at the Norfolk navy yard,
have been investigated by Secre tary Chandler
and not sustained. The naval advisory board,
in their report to Congress, will recommend
the construction of number of new war yes
sells
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-22
FINANCIALLY TROUBLED.
A Firm That Has Made an Assignment
Cannos Bring voluntary Petition for
Insolvency.

BosroN, Oct. 20.--Some interesting questions
were raised yesterday In the Suffolk County
Insolvency Court, Judge McKim on the
bench. On July 31st last, Macomber & Green
wood, boot and shoe dealers at 1913 Summer
street. became financially embarrassed through
their relations with Shaw Brothers. They ac'
cordingly made an assignment of all their
property, for the benefit of their creditors,
which was to be distributed without prefer
ence, to Ferdinand A. Wyman, the assignee
of Shaw Brothers. A meeting of the creditors
was held and an advisory committee of sew
en- was appointed to look after the affairs of
the concern The bankrupt firm finally be-
came dissatisfied with the manner in which
the assignee was conducting the affairs OF the
firm, and wishing to be adjudicated bank
rupts, about a month ago fled voluntary pe-
ton in the insolvency Court on the ground
that they had right to do SO by reason of
certain clauses in the assignment. Judge
McKim heard the testimony of Mr.. Green
Wood, one of the firm. and ruled that after the
assignment by Macomber & Greenwood they
could not file voluntary petition in iDsolven-
cy, as the creditors are the only parties having
any interest in the property after the assign
ment
It seems also that some of the creditors were
likewise dissatisfied with the proceedings under
the assignment and several petitions were filed
by them against the firm. Some time ago
petition was entered in the Middlesex court, on
the ground that one of the members of the
firm was resident of that coun ty. This pc
tition, however, was discharged. At'the meet
ing yesterday Judge McKim heard the evil
deDes on the petition of Jacob Osborn of Pea
body, oHe Of the committee OF seven, and or
dered warrant of insolvency to issue. A. e..
Donnison appeared as counsel for the firm,
and Hon. G.. FL. Bruce aud s.. w. Morse for
Assignee Wyman and the creditors.
Forty Eight Eaonrs Given in Which TO
Make a Proposition.
A meeting of the creditors of Rhodes & Co..
commission merchants in boots and shoes, was
held this afternoon. The firms liabilities ag-
gregate $4,000, $121, 900 of which are in
notes payable. The meeting voted to allow
Mr.. Rhodes forty-eight hours in which to make
q proposition of settlement. If at the ex pira-
tion of that time a satisfactory proposition is
not made, the creditors will petition the debt
ors into insolvency.
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-22
POSTAL MATTERS.
Repcss of Assistant Postmaster General
Haiaon-A Good Showing and Intere.,-
ngsuggestions Presented.

WARRINGTON, Oct 81 The report of AS
sistant Postmaster General Hatton states that
the whole number of post offices June 80,
1883, was 47,S63, an increase Of 1852 during
the year. The largest increase Q72) was in
Dakota. Increase in number of Presidential
offices during the year, 1872; whole number in
this class of offices, 2163; removals and suspen-
sions during the year number SIG. For the
first time in the history of til Postofice De-
partnlent the salaries OF Presidential post
masters will be equalized and placed upon
basis 9f the gross receipts of their offices. Ad-
ditiosal clerical force is imperatively needed.
The aggregate sum Of annual salaries of the
2l95 residential postmastmasters amounts to
$5,I5A000 and with favorable Surroundings
tie adjustment OF salaries of the Presidential
pnstmssters for the next fiscal year will cost
"a, ,0o1s000. Beyond the benefits of the free
deilsery as at present restricted is class of
tou7fs in deBsely populated portions of the
co 4sy which it is belived conld be served by
carriers with benefit to the people and economy
to the de partment. These are towns within
short distance of one another which have not
sngly the required qualification of population
or gross revenue. The law should be amended
so as to authorize the department to extend
the system to such places by establighing it at
disseminating other offices or substituting for
them inexpensive branches of the main Office
from which carriers should serve the surround
ing localities. The carrier service meets the
general demands of business and social life
but fails to meet the despatch required in the
delivery of letters Of exceptionable importance
and out of this want of more speedy delivery
have grown up in several large cities private
enterprises which are now conducted in COM
petition with this service and are diverting
from the legitimate revenues of the depart
ment thousand of dollars yearly. 1t is suggest
ed that special stamp be provided which
when affixed to letter whether by mail or
local in addition the ordinary postage stamp
shall be regarded by the office addressed as
emitting the letter to immediate delivery up
to 10 O'Clock p. M, and to provide for their
delivery it is suggested that boys be employed
and required to procure receipts from the par
ty addressed or some authorized person. In
view of the excess of receipts of postage on
local matter alone over the cost of delivery
(S1 OBJ ,894) it seems that the time has arrived
when postage on local letters at Offices where
the carrier system is in operation shall be re-
duced from two to ore cent.
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-22
THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON, Oct. q.
The indications for New England to-day are
fair weather in the northern portions, partly
cloudy weather and local rains in the southern
portions, northeasterly wlnds,slight rise follow
ed by falling barometer, followed by rising
temperature.
Special bulletin says the temperature has
fallen in New England, in the Middle, South
Atlantic States and Gulf States, Tennessee,
Ohio valley and lower Lake region, and has
risen slightly in the upper Lake region, upper
Mississippi and Missouri valleys. Northeast
erly winds prevail in New England, Middle,
South Atlantic and Gulf States, Tennessee
and Ohio valley, eastery winds in the Lake
region and upper Mississippi valley. Local
rains have fallen in New England. Middle,
South Atlantic and Gulf States, Tennessee,
upper Mississippi and Missouri valleys Slight
ly warmer weather with local rains is indicat-
ed for Tennessee, Ohio valley and Lake region
on Monday night and Tuesday.
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-22
LoRNEs SUCCESSOR.
Preparations for the Reception of Cana
da's New GovernOr-GeneraI.

Preparations for the Reception of Cana
da's New Governor General.
QUEBEC, Oct. 20-A farewell address on the
part of the citizens was presented to Lord
Lorne this evening. His Lordship made a
lengthy and eloquent reply. A special train
arrived here tonight with the Supreme Court
Judges and federal ministers to take part in
the reception to Lord Lansdowne.
The Marquis of Lansdowne, who succeeded
the Marquis of Lorne as Governor-General of
the Canadian Dominion, is expected to arrive
here tomorrow on the Allan line steamship
Crcassian. He is accompanied by the Mar
cLioness and her brother, Lord Claude j. Ham
ilton. The latter expects to remain in the Do
minion only about three weeks. The father of
the new Governor General was Lord
Shelburne. who was the eldest son of the for
mer Marquis of Landsdowne. The title of the
present Marquis. as the Oldest son of Lord
Shelburne, was Lord Clanmorris The title,
therefore, which he now bears is his second.
In 1869 the Marquis married Lady Maud Eve
lyn Hamilton, the fifth and youngest daughter
of the Duke of Abercorn. Lord Lansdowne's
acceptance OF the vice.royalGy is, it is said due
to the utter failure of his Irish rents and the
decreased value of his English property. He
inherits large landed property in Southwest
Cork and Kerry. the ancient patrimony of the
O'Sulivans which was confiscated and grant
ed to Sir William Petty, his maternal ances-
tor, a Cromwellian soldier. His appointment
as Governor-General is unpopular with the Ca
madam Irish, as his agents have, for some time
borne the reputation OF beinG very severe with
the tenants.
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-22

the giits were from the United States Govern
ment as return for their kindness to the Rod
gers crew, and to all shipwrecked white men,
and should other white men be thrown among
them shy kindness shown them will be reward
ed Ihe articles gave great satisfaction.
Lieut. Storey says he believes the body of Mas
ter Esstnam was seen on the ice shortly after
the k9dgeIs crew left. Four men claim to
nave zen 1t Off the entrance to st. Lawrence
Bay. They said the body had papers on it and
small pistol. Putnam had pistol, and it
was fne only frearm he carried. The body
was Tuch swollen and covered with furs. He
lived they thought, some time after drifting
on, saa finally starved to death. His sledge
was By him and the bones of several dogs.
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-22
YELLOW FEVER.
Mortality at Brewton, Ala.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Oct. 2O-The experts
sent to Brewton, Ala, by Surgeon General
Hamilton of the marine service to make an in
vestigation of the epidemic at that place. have
reported by telegraph that the disease is yellow
fever. Up to yesterday there had been 81
cases and 13 deaths. DR.. hamilton saws this is
a very high rate of mortality.
United States Consul Kelton at Mazatlap.
Mexico, in communication to the Depart-
Dent of State, reports tnat the yellow fever
still exists at that port, though the deaths daily
decrease.
HAVANA, Oct. 20-Eighteen deaths from
yellow fever occurred here the past week.