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The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-09-14
MORRIS. L. LEVI.
,ROBATE NOTICE

DR0BATE NOTICE.
In matters of the estate of EnOch Shoemake
deceased.
Notice is qereby given that on or before the
9Th day of October, 1876, there will be filed in
the office of the circuit court of Mahaska cOun-
ty, Iowa, the final settlement and petition for
discharge of John J. Else administrator of the
estate of Enoch ShOemake deceased, and the
same is set for hearing on the 1st day of the
next term of the circuit court, to be begun and
held in Oskaloosa, on the 10Th day of October,
1876, hit which time objections can be made to
the approving of said settlement and granting
the prayer of said petitioner.
WILLIAMS & NCMILLEN, Atty's
nj JOHN J. ELSE, Admr.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-09-14
srprEMRER SESSION. 1876.

Proceedings of the Board OF Supervisors
OF Mahaska County, Iowa.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-09-14
Plenty of good Coal and Timber ia
the immediate vicinity.

Material for building furnished at OskalOosa
prices. For further particulars apply to
s. A. McEVENY,
Dealer in all kinds of lumber, shingles, lath
doors, sash, blinds, and pickets; sole agent for
the celebrated western enamel paints.
81 Tracy. Marion county, Iowa.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-09-14
Adam Eehlinger,
A Rare Chance

/ Offcrmy homestead on South street for sale,
containing two lots, and new two story house
with eight rooms, built substantial, OF first
class material ami well iiuished also summer
kitchen and wOOdhOusc, large cellar and cistcrn,
verandas and gas fixtures. This property is
very desirable ard well located will sell ut
bargain and on easy terms. Address
J. +. KLEIN,
45 Box 312. OskalOOsa, Iowa.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-09-14
Sewers, Win A, goods for Poo

| Farm. l
Same, goods for pauper.
Shaw, Ann, bridge timber. Q
Shroyer&PhelpS,g goods for pauper 2
| Shroyer & WeatherS, " I"
Sneak, j H, corn for Poor Farm. Is 0
Scott, d, medical services for
| prisoners
Same, medical services for Lee. 80
Sullivan, E P,work on Poor Farm 5
Sandiland, WA, wood for paupers
Sales, S, oats for Poor Farm. 13
Shaw, w H & Co, merchandise
for Poor Farm. ............... 10 0
Stafford, E, medical services on
pauperS ............... II 3
Stewart, William, work on bridge
and grade. 81
Same, director of Poor Farm. 10 0
Schee, VIM F, work in bridge
matters. 4S z
Thatcher, David, trustee Oskaloo-
sa township, 500. ............. Is
Thatcher& Co, lard for Poor Farm 2
" meat for paupers. 81 l
Turner, C. II, work on bridges IL O
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-09-14
EDUCATIONAL.
Oskaloosa College,
COURSES OF INSTRUCTION.

This institution embraces the following Depart
mentS:
Bible, Classical, Scientific, PREPARA-
TORY, NORMAL, COMMERCIAL, and
MUSICAL.
The New York herald., 1876-09-17
THE POSTAL COMMISSION.

CoNcLUsIoN OF THEIR SESSION IN THIS CITY.
The commission tho railway postal service, which
has been in session here for several days concluded
their laoors yesterday in this section They have
vasscd tho OF the New York postal and
the disposition of the ralrosd managers to make i'm
proved mail facilities Yesterday morning Mr. E. D.
Wooster had a long hearing before the commission
His interview was supplementary in Its nature TO Mr.
vanderbilt's statement Wednesday last
Mr.. George Jones, Of tho New York Times, appeared
before the commission in the afternoon. His state
ment had reference to the subject Of fast mail trains
He expressed tho opinion that for number OF years
past Adams Express Company had been doing what the
government ought to have done If the latter is to
maintain postal service the system ought TO be as
enectual aud nearly perfect possible
The Introduction Of fast msil trains had been great
benefit and Improvement to the public generally as
well newspapers The hours OF starting tho fast
mail trains a little too suit commerce.
delay of half AN hour would have been better.
Al recent meeting OF all the papers OF tho Asso
ciaed Press Of New York State there was but one
pant Of Inconvenience injury TO business by
Of the fast mali service The first suggestion Of miro
ducing this form OF postal service did from
the New York morning papers, as has been stated.
Prior the establishment of such service publishers
used to distribute papers by the old express plan They
adopted the last mail service instead because 1t was
both quicker and cheaper News agents have now
gone back to the old mode. Mr. Jones be-
ievcd the commercial benefits OF the fast
mail trains to have been beyond calculation The
satisfaction was general while they running and
there great chagrin when they stopped Pub
fishers constantly in receipt of letters from
country and from the West tho subject Of the fast
mails, inquiring II they likely to be rc-cstabshed.
1t appears to bc the impression at Washington that
the postal service should support itself lie thought n
should not be expected. We should never have set
tied great Western country we have had we not
extended the postal facilities mt loss TO the govern
ment In those sections the government has under-
taken to carry country papers free OF charge.
Great Britain undertook TO establish cheap mail
service, which loss TO the government for
eral years, but now Is remuncraivc In France the
postal the fastest their benefits in
caculable There two fast mail trains daily the
route from Paris 10 Mnrseiles aud one on the Geneva
As to the hour OF starting the recent fast mail
trains from New York. he was informed that It was
fixed as was simply to avoid Interference with other
.fra
The New York herald., 1876-09-17
EAST RIVER BRIDGE.

On Thursday afternoon the carrier rope was brought
the New York tower and made fast. The work
OF bringing II to Tho anchorage at Cherry street
menced yesterday morning 'bight' was attached
to the cable and then IL connected with the
"traveer" qrope. The lashings then cut and it
rushed along the 'traveler" tilf the weight OF the
sack stopped Its further progress The manila ropc
attached 10 tho cable taken the houses
the New York anchorage the steam drum Two
stationed on the roof OF No l73 South street,
and there eleven men at and the anchorage
to guide the rope. when the steam drum at the
Cherry street end set in motion the immense cable
was drawn along slowly, but without hiDdrance, and
those stationed the different housetops guided IL
clevcr, that hitch in tho working occurred. 1t
took but hour to make aud undo the requisite fast
enings and bring this cable safely to tho anchorage
The remainder. Of the day was spent in
drawing il "taut' and fixing 1t in secure
position. 1t was not till six O'Clock last
ming that it firmly fixed in the "sockci" that
is to hold 1t permanently. Mr. Harrington feels highly
graihed at the successful manner IN which this large
cable has been brought across and congrauates him.
self and his workmen thereon. Tho five other cables
which support the loot bridge will be brought
singy, but may be week before the first
of them is ready. When these cables are brought
and fixed position the great work Of stretch
ing the main cables Will commence
The New York herald., 1876-09-17
THE PLYMOUTH COLLISION.

The court OF inquiry convened by order OF tho Navy
Department examine the facts Of the late collision
between the United States steamer Plymouth and a
German bark has completed its labors and adjourned
The Plymouth while under way in charge of a regular
pilot, coIdcd with German bark, the strength OF tho
tide carrying the soop-o-war down upon the latter
ald causing cons dcrablc damage To both vessels.
The court composed OF Commodore Guest
President, and Captain DO krait ana Commander Ram
sey, United states Navy, members The result OF
s iabors completely cxoncrates Captain Barrett (com
manding) ard the officers OF the Plymouth The court
found from the testimony that the accident
an error OF judgment OF the pilot though 1t adds the
danger might have been avcrcd had there been
speed the ship. As the speed developed the
shIps maximum. this IN no sense reflects upon the
personnel Of the vessel Tho Plymouth is now at an
chor the Battery, with ores banked and will sail at
nine O'Clock to-day for Philadelphia, therc to assume
in her turn duties we'll performed by the rigatcs
CoDgi css ana Hartford.
The New York herald., 1876-09-17
AN ENGLISH TOURIST IN sERvIA.

To THE EDITOR OF THE LONDON MORNING. Posr:-
SIRl have just returned from n fortnighps tour in
servia, and as have not any newspaper during
that period naturally very interested In reading
the in the English papers and the comments
thereon. Most of the kilograms from Belgrade, espc-
cialy those from French sources are rdicuously
true Tho is that the lighting during the last ten
days has been small SCALE and that no decisive
advantage has been gained by the Servans in fact
Saturday last 1t was question whether the Servian
troops would stand their ground before Alexnatz ard
ouy by the great exertions OF thor officers
they did The number OF Turkish
corpscs which tell into the hands OF the Scrvians
$50 during the lighting OF Friday and Saturday
last These were burned under the superintendent Of
Russian medical officer. The Servian loss less
killed. they fought to great extent under
The number OF their wounded IS very great Between
Scmcudria and Parachin counted nearly 200 the
road returning TO their homes gong to the ambu-
lanccs at Semcndria or Belgrade. The great majority
Of these were wounded in the fingers OF the left haud.
am sorry to say thai there is doubt that two
thirds OF these wcunds are sclt-inncted The chief
doctor Of the Russian ambulance at Jagodna, and also
English surgeon there, whose name for obvious
reasons cannot give, both assured OF this II 10
very difficult TO bring charge OF this sort
homo TO man, rs of course these wounds
only be seii-infc,cd in the heat Of action,
and as the Russian doctor said UT not the business
OF medical man TO give up these culprs 10 justice,
however strongly lac may suspect them" As Tar as
ascertain there have been thiriy-sevcn men shot
for this offence should think that peace would be
eagerly accepted by the Scrvans with the exception OF
small war party nj Belgrade but the option for peace
has passed out Of their hands IL Is Russia
which is hghtng the Turks on Servian ground. Rus
sian Is now spoken everywhere. The Scrvan officer
appears have retired into private life, and his place
taken by the Russian Impcrceptbiy Servia 10 be-
coming mere Russian province. i! shc
expects to get rid OF this incubus as easily as
she got she VIII be rricvousy mistaken. Only yes
tcrday saw twenty-five Russian officers in Uniform
land at Dubravtz from the Danube steamer. Convey
anccs we're waiting for them, and they drove of at
once TO the front. was tod by Servian gentleman
on board the steamer that very small proportion OF
these officers so through Belgrade for reasons best
known 10 themselves. | afraid that this a very
dslonied letter, but. as vouch for tho truth OF
what have SAID, perhaps you will think 1t worthy Of
insertion. Your obcdent servant c. +. ID.
GRAND HOTEL, VIENNA, August 81, 1876.
The New York herald., 1876-09-17
MR.. GLADSTONE ON THE TURKISH
OUTRAGES.
From the London Telegraph, Sept al

From the London Telegraph Sept o1
Mr. Gladstone has been invited to join an Influential
committed. now forming, whose object Is TO compel
the government to its attention the Bulgarian
atrocities and to take due steps the recognition Of
the independence OF Ssrvia He has replied as fol-
ows:-
HAwAnprS. Sept >. 1870.
sRI write hssty line is with pleasure that
nss for the 20 q
tho same end Yours faithfully and Soedienily nsroxr
II. II. TAYLOR. Esq. London W. J.
In reply TO an invitation from the eenwch Liberal
Association the Right Hon. gentleman also writes to
tho following cGcct:--
In like this do not delay single post 30 say
n be s %ss.S a. win
think II should be meeting OF the general com ana
men progress should nothing than national
in order make the attainment OF its objects far ~ may
be both certain and SAFE
Mr. Gladstone arrived in London Sunday night
no Will, our Woolwich correspondent writes, COM
pletc his pamphlet on tho Bulgarian atrocities and
place in the hands OF tho publishers Wednesday
night after which he has expressed his willingness TO
hold himself at the command OF his constituents Tho
latter being chiefly OF the artisan class general feel
ing prevails in the borough of Greenwich that
the meeting should take place, as before on Black
heath, on Saturday afternoon about two O'Clock, no
pubic room hall in tho district being anything like
adequate TO accommodate the large numbers naturally
anxious to be present II i be decided to hold tho
meeting Blackhcath It will be necessary to obtain
the consent Of the Metropolitan Board OF Works,
and to suitable huspgs, with accommodations
for the press, &c On the occasion OF Mr.. adstonc
addressing his Greenwich constituents on Blackheath
before, the open air meetings were ateuded by some
20 600 persons. No hall the borough afford
conmodation for more than ]. 900
On this subject have also received the following
letter.
To EDITOR DAILY TELrGRAPu
sR-At mcefing Of tho Executive Committee Of the
To M ss ks @ e. to
the constituency the Eastern question Mr. Gladstone s
reply that invitation addressed to Mr. Whale the Homo
Secretary whc being the Continents mad arranged
with in his absence) has just reached In 1t
he ~ shall be ready to attend meeting at Green
with respect the Bulgarian without delay
May therefore, inform tho public through columns,
that the council OF the association has nt once been
o Wednesday evening (September 81, to
Tor Mr. Gladstone to ADDRESS
the constituency.-I am, sir, yours obedienty,
K. DAVIS.
2I3 BuRRAGE ROAD, Plumstcad, S. f., Sept. T. 1876.
The New York herald., 1876-09-17
ROSH HOSHONAH.
THE JEWISH NEW YEAR-coMMENcEMENT OF

THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FOR A
SOLEMN TINE.
The jewish New Year has come round again. To-
evening 1T begins and carries with feelings
emotions and sentiments which bind, with an iron
chain, the Jewish hearts into one common accord
However diversified the mode OF life may be, however
cstrangcd n jew might have become from the habits
and customs of Jewish religious life, however long be
may have been severed from his corelg ion istswith
the entrance OF the lawful days. he is reminded of the
common bond destiny aud mission OF his race Tho
day changed its character, and marked
than In modern times. 1t has passed through pro-
OF evolution, but only in form. It's essence and
spirit have remained the same /. has been tho
raIyng point OF the year for the awakening OF reigi-
Gus yearnna and longing. That same shofar which
gave the day It's original appeation, 'day oil ALARM "
blown yet TO day every jewish temple and syua-
goguc throughout the world and It's discordaut sounds
convey yet 10 day symbolic appeal To the soul,
inwardy, to forget for spell the passions
desires usts the chase after interests that
be secured beyond the grave and fix our attention
upon the world ideai, spiritual and immortal Not
wthstanding this stability OF the ideal, there has been
change in the observance OF The day change in tho
conception OF lis purport change IN the religious
PHILOSOPHY OF which 1t Is the embodied symbol, which,
n superficial observer, would let 1t appear to-day as
unlike It's prototype as modern dwelling to
ccnt domcic To the mind OF the orthodox Jew II Is
the beginning Of the day or days OF judgment which
all tho sins of the past month must be repentcd OF
and forgiven. And very httncly this closes with
the Day OF Aonemcnt ten days later Dur those days
no Jew who Afford to pay tor pew or stting
Would be without them. Though he might not enter
the synagogue again Tor the rest OF the year ho would
not mss New Year and the Day OF Atonemenl Men
who have been indifferent religions matters for
eleven months resort TO the synagogue, and par
cular to the location OF their sttings They scout
the idea Of borrowing pew, Tor they intui,ivey know
that The owner needs himself and Will occupy at
least two occasions Now. says the Jewih Nessen-
Ger. fourishcs the stern critic who cannot cnjuro
mediocre preaching, aud who insists with character
stic seifasscrton, that as he pays for two
every year they ought 10 lie first class literary proGuc
ticns Perhaps do not altogether realize the fact;
but the Jewish place OF worship Is not what 1t used
TO bc-the cyncsurc OF all eyes tue spot dear for
IT'S associations 10 successive generations, tho
abode OF peace. simplicity, gen,ioness and
love, the raying place for thoughtful and
deyout attendants aud participants IL has
The New York herald., 1876-09-17
CHURCH OF THE DISCIPLES.


The Rev. George H. Hepworih arrived the city
yesterday, and to-day VIII open his fail campaign in
the Church OF the Disciples In inspira-
tion on his heart he went month ago TO St. John,
n. b.. where he has continued ever SINCE dong won
derfu work for God. The local papers unsparipg
IN his praise perfect stranger in the place. he was
invited to preach first in church then in another,
until soon there was no church capable Of accommo-
dating the people. Halls hired and theatres
opened aud nearly every night in the week during his
stay there he preached TO vast audiences and very many
were converted under his labors The Christians OF ST.
John have unanimously resolved that he must visit
them again next summer II all OF our city pastors
would spend their vacations in this way they might
light fro all this land which the frosts and
SHOWS OF winter and the sultry winds OF summer could
not quench. Mr. Hepworth comes TO his people re-
inyisoratcd In body for the work before them, and
better fitted spiritually, because OF this last thirty
days service IN 81. john to DO grcnter execution
the enemy. Mr.. l.. 7. Thatcher will his place
as director OF the Disciples music and Mr.. Arnold,
who has been playing pastor and superintendent and
every thing else to keep the machine IN working order
during the summer. will DO relieved OF some of his
work and resume his position as assistant, which is
hardly less responsible than that OF his chiefs.
The New York herald., 1876-09-17
THE FULTON STREET PRAYER
MEETING

The nineteenth anniversary of the Fulton Street
MONDAY Prayer Meeting will be celebrated Saturday.
tho 23d inst, at twelve The usual place OF meet
ing being small being for tho throng that attends
this anniversary, Will be held, az IT was year ago.
in the Middle Dutch Church. Fourth street. corner OF
Lafayette place Representative clcrgymcn Of tho
different evangelical denominations VIII take part in
well other standard hymns will add to the interest
of the occasion. Programmes illustrating the history
OF the MONDAY meeting will bo distributed among tho
audience.
The New York herald., 1876-09-17

question asked was where his vestments FOR
lack OF these he obliged to take back seat SO
that hollow ritual is in some places OF moro consc
quencc than verify OF belief But where there is little
within there is usually great display tho outside
Trinity church is TO be extended twenty feet, at
cost OF s35 ooo not because It does not now accommo
date the people, but because rtualism dema nds q
cathedral Tor the Church. p" and ritunlism has given u
slOo,0 900 marble altar to this And, should tho
approaching Convocation not sanction the proposed
81, 100000 cathedral up town. this would answer
all purposes for n while
The pous Psalm.st prayed .'Rcmember not the sins
OF my youth my transgressons," but II he were a
candidate for political Office in these days he would
include his sins from baby yhood for they would bo
hunted up and remembered against him.
In all times Of pcrplexty and doubt or fear In the
hour OF deep afiicion and trial, 1t Is well TO keep in
mind the precious promise OF God, al will never leave
thee forsaxe thee" Do not all Gods merces in
the past well all His pledges for the future give
full ground TO the that He Will provide for tho
presently And in this confidence may not the soul be
rest' Let your constant prayer DO for more trust
HIS providence that He will for and supply all
your needs
Some ,hcolegian has made very important discov-
cry and published tho in book. His discovery
is that heaven is not endless and that eternity is a
mistake. This a fitting and logical companion to tho
mistake OF believing that there Is n hell Though
falling short Of the wishes of all those who want to
religion ''shown up" 1t may comfort some Of them
know tha. Christians lkoy to get through with
their happiness sooner or later
Dost thou ask when comes this hourf
'Tis when He can aid thee best;
Trust Ills faithulncss and power
Trust in Him and quiet rest
Suffer. hope and calmly wait;
Jesus too late!
1t is easier to go to heaven now than Is to 60 to
the Penitcnary. All that man has TO do is 10 stand
in prize ring and be pounded to death by bully,
Walker, the Philadelphia puglist did, Of whom it was
said that
None knew him but TO love,
None named him but - praise.
And II, as the reports us, hs died
Safe in the arms Of Jesus,
Safe In His gentle breast;
There by His love o'ershaded
Sweetly mis- soul now rests,
might well give up at once, for thero is no
more virtue in leading moral life than giving full
rein to the baser passions and becoming brute and
bully. Religion has not had greater bnrlcsque for
many a day, and Episcopal minister was found to
give the sanction CT his presence and of church service
TO it
The New York herald., 1876-09-17
NEW YORK DAY AT THE CENTEN-
NAL

The Centennial Commissioners have set apart next
week tho period for the residents or the Empire
State 10 visit the Centennial, and Thursday 2lst
inst, Governor Tidcn will hold his evce there 1t is
probable that during next week the grounds and build
ngs at the Centennial Exposition will be crowded To
meet the exgencies of the situation the Pennsy lvana
Railroad have temporarily reduced their rates ior
hftecn-day return tickets from s. 10 -. which are
good for all trains except the Washington limited
press and at tho same time round trip tickets, good
Tor one day. will be issued the rate OF 81 or S.
cordipg 10 the trims designated ut that price.
The New York herald., 1876-09-17
MINOR ACCIDENTS.

Robert Murphy, aged twelve, OF No. 55' we@
Thirty-second street, by Engine No 2 On
the Hudson River Railroad at Thrty-sxth street and
Eleventh avenue. yesterday and had the toes oil his
right foot cut OF. He sent 10 Bellevue Hospital.
Jsmcs Lawier, OF Thirty-third street and Nintn
avenue, was thrown from truck at Canal and Mercer
Streets receiving Two sesere cuts on his face.
Timothy Lcahy aged twent y-eiaht fell from truck,
the wheels passing over ms body HIS injuries are
considered serious. Removed TO Bellevue Hospital
The New York herald., 1876-09-17

become . fashionable building, each congregation
seeking to excel It's neighbor, provided an adequate
mortgage can be secured. Elegance OF exterior com
tort IN internal appointments, count for everything
The reformed Jew has very different conception OF
this day from that held by his orthodox brother. To
him, according the yewis Tunes. New Years Day Is
the symbol OF change IN The etcrnallv mmovable IL Is
the signal Tor grand religious community whose root
Is imbcdded in tho remotcst past and whose members
ARE distributed all over tho habtable globe, to assem-
BILE and bow the knee before tho Great Father OF the
Universe acknowledge His Majesty and, sinking for
time the interests that tie down to the dust, lt
lhcms oil YES 10 henYcn
The New York herald., 1876-09-17
THE DUANE STREET FIRE.

An estimate of the losses by the Duane street fire,
made yesterday, mako j. Bcrbechcr n Co.'s loss
sl50 600 The building. which is owned by thc'vernon
estate, was damaged to the extent OF $4,000. The
occupants OF the fourth floor suffered but little lose