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The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-12-14
To REJECT A POLL.


The statute under which the Board
acts, is so framed as to prohibit the re-
lection of votes cast at any poll or voting
place, there shall be received by the
board the statement Of any supervisors
of registration or commissioners of elec-
ton, confirmed by The affidavits of three
or more citizens, of any riot, tumult acts
of violence, intimidation, armed dislur-
bance, bribery, or corrupt influence, which
prevent or tend to prevent fair and
peaceful vote of all qualified voters enti-
tied to vote at such polls, the board shall pro-
ceed to investigate the facts; and if, from
such statements and afidavits, they shall
be convinced that such causes did not
materially interfere with the purity and
freedom Of such election, or prevent a
sufficient number of qualified voters from
voting, to materially change the result of
the election, then such vote shall be can
vassed and compiled. ..... -.
But if they are not thus fully conviuc-
ed, it shall be their duty to examine
further testimony in regard thereto; to
that end they shall have power to send
for persons and papers, and if, after ex-
animation, the board shall be convinced
that such acts of violence, intimidation
ETC., did materially interfere with the pur-
ity and freedom of the election at such
poll, or did prevent sufficient number
of qualified voters from registering or
voting, to materially change the result of
the election, then the board shall not can
vass or compile the votes of such poll, but
shall exclude it from their returns.
sHoT-GUNs BEAT REGISTRATION.
Nothing can be more simple-more
just than these provisions. They are,
for the reason before stated, inadequate
to secure the administration of a complete
remedy, for it may be fairly said that if,
by reason of violence and intimidation
committed in the interest of any political
party, that adherents of another are re-
| strained from voting through fear, an
equitable remedy, if practicable, for the
outrage, would be to count in favor of
the injured every vote they lost. The
ascertainment of this being, however, diff
ficult, the statute of Louisiana has pro
vided only for the rejection of the votes,
and it is worthy of romark that the most
fragrant cases submitted to the Board
haze, as proven, occurred IN the parishes
ahere the Republicans registered the pote,
sohich soosld undoubtedly hare been cast
but for Intimidation aud violence, largely
exceeding the registered votes of the Dem
| ocratic party. saaa & m uai
THE BOARD DBEYED THE Law. 4ol
We have thus alluded to some Of the
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-12-14

iT X. LACEY,
w. ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Office with John +. Lacey, above Boyer s.
Barnes store, Oskaloosa, Iowa. All kinds of
legal business promptly done. Collections made
ma dconYeyanceing done.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-12-14
w.

GEO. BAUGH, WILLIAM p. HELLINGs.
pAUGH & HELLINGS,
- ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
agents. All legal business promptly attended
To. Collecting and ceuveyancng made special
ty. Information regarding the value of country
or town property in this State turnlshad free of
charge Office in Exchange Block, on High St.,
OSkaIOOSa- Iowa.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-12-14

j ia W. ANJs ItSUN, -
l. ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW.
Office up stairs in glass front, south side.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-12-14

This well established and popular newspaper,
The Old Reliable of this section of the West, in
yites the attention of the reading public, as they
are about to make up their subscription lists for
the coming year. to the claims it presents to pub
liz
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-12-14

w ATTORNEY AT LAW.
OSkaloOsa, Iowa. Particular attention given TO
collection of all kinds of claims. Office with W.
). KENwoRTHY nISm3pd
, 1876-11-03
A Pocket in a Shirt.

This morning a gentleman entered
a shop on Fifth street, and asked the
clerk:
What is the price of knit under
shirts with breast pocket? He added:
travel good deal and carry
large amounts of money, and l think
the idea Of pockets an excellent one,
and l am surprised that some one
had not thought of it before.
Really, sir, replied the clerk, I
think myself it would be good plan
but / am sorry to say we have none,
and did not know there we're any
made.
You did not, said the customer.
Well, that's singular. They are ex-
hibited in your own window, and
caught my eye as was passing.
You must; be mistaken, said the
clerk, ! know every article in the
store.
But ! am not, persisted the gem
tleman. Step around and see for
yourself.
The wondering shopkeeper did as
requested. He stepped briskly to
the front window, looked around, and
then looked at the gentleman, then
coughed, and acted as though he had
n sudden pain in the stomach, then
rammed handkerchief in bis mouth
and stepped back behind the counter.
Well, exclaimed the customer, tri-
umphantly, amt they there?
Ye-yes, said the clerk, appearing
as though be had 6shbone in his
throat, they are there sure enough.
But, sir, those undershirts are not
for men, and those pockets are-and
at this point he dived under the coun-
ter and disappeared, willie young
lady clerk standing near smothered
a convuIsive giggle in a cambria
handkerchief, and started off with a
very red face on important business
to the rear part of the store.-[Cin-
cinnati paper.
, 1876-11-03

..:ANTIocH, ILL, Dec. /, 1s74.
- M VIE has fr 1ons time. .been a terrible
sufferer from Rheumatism She has tried many
physicians and many remedies, Tne only
Iiis,ent ~,H nS an sseo,ead 20 sa his has cnred
her an, dois, tbef se, ~ a,i..d its sale
- an WINS "N"' ''''- ~ w n RING
-,., .
THIS IS sample OF many tnousana testlillo-
mails received, OF wonderful cures efieeted oy
the Centaur Lininent' The ingredients OF
this article are published around each bottle
It contains Witch Hazel, Mentha, Arnica- ROCK
oil, Carbolic, and ingredients little known II
is an indisputable lact that the .Centanr Llni-
ment Is perfor ming more cures Of swelrngs'
M san s,a, so,s . sUps So than
, 1876-11-03

Some Of the San Francisco wife
beaters had better emigrate to Lon
don, where the sympathies of the
law appear on the side of the hus-
band in any case. A London wo.
man with a babe in her arms pro-
voked her husband so much that he
SHE'D knife at her. 1t killed the
baby, entering two inches deep into
the head. The jury acquitted the
father by rendering a verdict of sac
cidental death" " and severely repri-
manded the mother for having aggra-
vated her husband.
, 1876-11-03
THE WEEKLY ARGUS.
PACIFIC SLOPE NEWS.
WASHINGTON TERRITORY.

WASHINGTON TERRITORY.
A steamtug is to be built at Sea-
heck as soon as the new bark gets
out of the way. The same architect
will design and model her with a
view to speed and power.
Can't. Peterson, of the bark Mon
tana, while lying at Seattle some
months ago, was fined $500 for not
having his lights up after lark. As
the captain was less to blame than
was at first thought, upon a proper
representation of the facts to the Sec
retary of the Treasury, $3.50 of the
fine was remitted.
Lopez Island contains 13,6OO acres
of good agricultural land, of this,
$500 is occupied by actual settlers.
Potatoes are the principal product,
next come hay, grain and other veg
etables. There are large numbers
of excellent cattle on the island and
some 1900 sheep. The pasturage is
excellent and the climate SO favor
able that stock can Craze most OF the
winter.
OREGON.
Out of the six churches in the
Dalles, only three are now supplied
with ministers. A consolidation OF
all the forces would be an advantage
to all concerned, especially so dur
ing the winter months.
A big horse was brought from
Philadelphia by Major Bruce, OF
Benton county. He is 173 hands
high and Z feet several inches in
girth.
Astoria expects to have ten can
neries in operation next season.
Five wagons, containing as many
families, passed through Roseburg
last week for Portland. They were
from Arkansas, and will settle in
Marion or Multnomah counties.
J. W. Ranoff, of Lane county,
shipped 100000 pounds of hops to
Portland last week. 81 -1 =.
, 1876-11-03
CUT THIS OUT.
W. AAo W -
It nay save Your liz.

There is no person living but what suffers
more or less with lung diseases, coughs. colds
or oonsumDtion, yet some would die rather
than nay Is cents for a bottle of medicine that
would cure them. DIR. A. BosCHEE's GER
MANsYRUP has lately been introduced in this
country from Germany. and its wOnderous
,.unes asfonish every one that tries Il. II you
doubt what We SAY IN print, cut this out and
iase IL to your druggist.
and get a sample bottle for 10 crnts and try IT.
D. Wo doses vii relieve you. Regular size IS
emts- "a
, 1876-11-03
Pitchers 90
Castoria.

Mothers may have rest a bd their babies may
have health, If they willluse Castoria for Wind
Collie, Worms, Feverishness, Sore Mouth, Group
or Stomach Complaints. 1t is entirely veg
etable preparation, and contains neither min
eral, morphine, nor alcohol. 1t is as pleasant
to take as honey, and neither gags nor gripes.
Or. Z. DimOch, of Dupont, o., says:
"Iam using Castoria in my practice with
the most signal benefits and happy results"
This is what every one says Most nurses
in New York city use the Castoria. 1t is pre-
pared by Messrs. J. B. Rose Co., 46' Dey
street, New York, successors TO Samuel Pitch
er, N. ID. S06m
, 1876-11-03
Copy OF Telegram received by
SHERMAN & HYDE:

New YoRK, Sept. 20, 1876.
Received the highest award for
sympathetic, pure and rich tone,
combined with greatest power, as
shown in the three styles-Grand,
Square, and Upright Pianos-which
show intelligence and sOlidity in
their construction, a plant and easy
touch, which at the same time an
swer promptly to its requirements
together with excellence of work.
manship.
The New York herald., 1876-03-11
TIE FEAST OF PURIM.

Yesterday tho last holiday OF the Jewish cccosastt
cal year. and known the feast Of Purm, not ccL
ebratcd the sabboth began shutdown. The festiv
itics thus unavodably postponed will take place to-
night, when sport is anticipated. Tho feast which
is celebrated by the Hebrews throughout the world by
masking and merry making will be very generally OBJ
served in tins city Tonight there will be masqVerades
at all tho east side halls and extensive arrangements
have been made for the entertainment Of the
guests Tho poorer classes OF Israelitcs club to-
gethcr TO celebrate the Purim feast while their
more wealthy and fashionable brethren observe II
much after the Of New Years Day OBJ
servancc While tho lower classes mask and dance AZ
public halls the arstocratc Hebrews 60 abroad aItred
IN dominocs, and visit their friends AT every house
bounuu board Is spread. 'and they give them drink
in vessels Of gold ho vessels being diverse from
anothcrl and Royal VINE IN abundance Much merri-
mcnt occasoned by the advent OF masked visitor
10 the paror speculation Is rife as 20 hts Identity aud
often he escapes with his incOgnto undiscovered
Among tho viands the hOspitabc mahogany "a
placed, by way Of ornament, baked cfgy Of Haman.
tho favoro OF tho Persian King Artaxcrxcs Ill. whe
sought 20 extern mate the Jows who remained IN Pcr
sa at the end Of their captivity Among the religious
exercises are tho reading Of the Mcgah Esther, the
distribution Of aims among the poor Jews and Gentiles
alike and the exchange OF presents from men 10
and women 20 women Tho festivities will last until
Tuesday, when thoy will be brought 10 close by
grand reception ~ Delmonicos at which will congre.
gate the members OF tho aristocratc Hebrew element
in New York The festive season will be Immediately
succeeded by the Passover
The New York herald., 1876-03-11

by a member OF the committee which had endorsed its
late occupant Whether Mr.. Bass had been sent for 10
be converted into Secretary Of War or TO advise the
President and the Council regard TO the prosecution
OF Marsh, he lMr. Blackburn) did not know The Ex-
ecnlive, The gentleman from New York and the Lord
only did know. II that gentleman wantod Marsh de
aimed why did he suggest II TO the President 10
tho Attorney General TO stop himy That gentleman
had the committee room, asserting by mis- silence
tho discharge of Marsh, had other member
OF the committed Whether he tMr Bassl had acted In
good had illustrated his appreciation fair
Treatment he (Mr. Backburnl willing leave the
House and the country 10 determine He repeated that
charge OF the witness (Marsh after his cross-ex9mna
ton and that he the witness leave the with
out making single objection
Mr.. BASS insisted that the record Of the committee
bore out his original statement tha the committee had
held only two meetings prior to teegTaphing for
Marsh, those meetings beng on the I'd and 10Th OF
February As 10 the suggestion about his advising The
Attorney General or the President 10 stop the escape Of
Marsh, he regarded it as too absurd to require
answer. The only tribunal In the world that
had jurisdiction OF Marsh was the Committee on
to the authority OF the House. The witness
had been discharged before any republican
member OF the committee had any knowledge OF IT,
How could the republican members OF the committee
have known when the Chairman left the committee
with the witness what directions be
TO himy Dcnuncations had been hurled in this House
by the gentleman from kentucky at the hcaa OF the
Secretary of War, and the charge made that he had
fought to shield himself behind tho dishonor OF his
family when, as every other member OF the commit
tee knew, the struggle had been made on his part
10 avoid their dIshonor and to shoulder the burden
himself.
Mr. BIScKBuRS said he was glad 10 know that that
sentence had gone record, aud that he (Mr Black
burnl stood before the House and the country one
who had done all that an honorable man could do TO
shield from criticism aud censuTc innocent woman.
The gentleman from New York was welcome TO stand
before the country ne did now, striving to shield
from punishment guilty man applause from the gal
eres and sneers from the republican side othe House
The New York herald., 1876-03-11
EVENING SERVICES.

There was another tremendous crowd in both halls
the Hippodrome last night, and hundreds turned awaI
from the doors. The choir particularly strong
about $50 young ladies and many gentlemen
assisting Mr. Sankey The opened
with the singing OF tho ninety second hymn,
''Oh, think OF the home over there" aud
then Mr. Moody announced that there would be
prayer meetings to-day Association Hall at twelve
O'Clock and eight O'Clock IN the evening; tomorrow
there would be meeting at the Hppodrome at eight
O'Clock A. NJ three o'cock 7. NJ. and eight II. VI. ON
March 30 and 80 convention Of ministers would bs
held IN the HppodrOme 10 last two days. meetings
from twelve TO and to i've during tue day and
preaching In the evening.
Mr. Sankcy sung the hymn commencing, lone more
day work for Jesus days loss work for mo, and
then Mr.. Moody gave the lecture Of the evening
Heaven. IL was the same as that given AT tho foul
O'Clock meeting but somewhat ampliiicd and illustrated
with telling anecdotes II seemed TO be OF his best
efforts, and his description of the preaching and
life OF Paul OF Tarsus almost liiclika
lie concluded by hoping there would be great rcforma
IN this country soon for II very much needed IT,
the love OF money and the OF this earth
fast bringing II TO ruin. The meeting concluded
with the singing OF the hymn. waiting and Watching
for Me" meeting OF boys from fifteen TO sixteen
held in OF the smaller Immediately after the
general meeting, at which about 25O boys pres
ent Last ght the regular Tor tho boys meet
ngs, but they Will be held every evening hereafter.
The New York herald., 1876-03-11
A wANDERER FOUND.

AT an early hour on Thursday evening last, young
and interesting looking girl TO siagger and fall
the OF Fourth and East Fourteenth
street. She picked up and carried into the Arng-
ton House. When sufficiently recovered she gave her
name as Julia UtIoy, fifteen years old She said she
had accompanied her parents who about 10 visit
Albany, as lar as New York city, and who pass
camc suddenly I'LL subsequently she
moved 20 Bellevue Hospital and there stated
that her parents resided In Railway, y.
j., but that they had Just sailed for Europe on
Of tho outgoing steamers whose she could not
give. Yesterday afternoon reporter OF the HERALD
visited Railway aud learned from the mother OF the
girl that she had been missing three weeks and that
they had offered rewards for information regarding her
Whereabouts without any response, and supposed her
lost Mrs Utlcy declares that her daughter is insane
ana Is anxious 10 place her in Asylum Her insanity
IS supposed 10 be due 70 excessive study.
The New York herald., 1876-03-11
PLYMOUTH PRAYER MEETING.

The prayer meeting at Plymouth church last night
well attended usual owing to the fact that
business meeting to follow IT, and also because
many prominent members Of the church, including
Mrs. Henry Ward Bcccher and Mrs Colonel Bcecher,
engaged IN attending the fair for the Maynower
Mission which was In progress an upper floor. Mr..
Bccchcrs talk bricior than usual and consisted OF
effort 10 show the that men are continually
falling into by confoundng devotion or the offering OF
praise to God with religion. The latter was part
OF religion he said, but 10 love God and
your ncighbor yourself was all He pleaded for in
noccnt amusement and social intercourse, which, he
said merely 20 be considered as simply com
patblc with religion but as actually developing 1t
Plymouth church had been from It's foundation cher
ishing spirit OF gcniay among It's members, and 10
that fact Il owed much of the community OF sentiment
which had strengthened IL and enabled II TO pasi
through troubles which would have shattered other
churches 10 pieces Al the close OF Mr.. Beechers ro
MARKS Tho andienco adjourned Up stairs en- masse.
The New York herald., 1876-03-11
PROVISION FOR MRS BELKNAP'S
BROTHERS
From the Chicago Tribune, March s.

From the Chicago Tribune, March s.
gentleman we'll known in this city, intimately
acquainted with the family Of Mrs. Belknap-he Tom-
linsons-tes how IL that General Bclknnp made
the acquau OF his first wife and her sister, Mrs
Bowers, his present wife During Sherman's campaign
in Georgia Of Mrs Belknap's brothers, who wcrc
both in the Confederate SERVICE captured, and,
prisoners Of war; placed under charge Of General
Bcknap, Provost Marshal The sisters visited
him. interccdc for the parolng Of tho
brothers. IL does not appear that they sue
cecdod, but 1870, when OF the young
a clerk at the Spencer House, Cincinnati,
and the other travelling for wholesale house. oLc
oil them received tho appointment OF post trader
at FOrt Mcdowell Arizona, said 10 be at that time
the most profitable trading post at tho disposal
Of the secretary Of War, ana as to which Of tho
Tomnson brothers said they expected TO make
S1lO 600 year out Of H. The appointment OF an ex-
Confederate TO this position connected with the army
excited no little comment at Cincinnati at the time
and there talk OF somc job connected with t-es-
peciay without II people AT a loss account
for the appointment since one Of tho Tomlinson broth
ers who shared IN the PROFITS, besides being an cx
Confederate, reported TO have killed three men at
Harrodsburc. Kentucky
The same gentleman incident illustrative
OF Belknap's character. During the Belknap and
some OF his command boarded Mississippi steamer
coming up from Vicksburg The boat was so crowded
with passengers that the tables at meals had be set
and cleared away about hail dozen times aud passcn
gers had wait sometimes hours for their turn a
the table One morning, about nine oclock, BckUap,
after having waited while exclaimed, "By Cd,
nobody shall have breakfast until my officers and my
sell get ours He called a squad of soldiers INTO tho
cabin 70 stand guard the walters with orders TO
The New York herald., 1876-03-11
A TRADERS STORY.
[From the Chicago Times.l

AS far back as 1863 Jerry r. Cooper who now
resides In Chicago, at No so Langley avenue, went
the plains, as many boys have done before
him, IN quest Of adventure, and moved by pass on
that he had long ic TO behold that part Of tho world
As to be expected he much that opened his
young eye 20 The wickedncss OF mankind and was
made familiar with the tricks OF which he never before
dreamed and which were the common practice out
there. Ancr varied career, Cooper In 1865, found
his way Omaha. He with the sully expedition
into Minnesota, and came back, at Omaha getting into
the Office OF Colonel Taylor, who was superintendent
of northern agency In 1866 Taylor was relieved
and H. b. Denman went into tho position. Soon after
ward 81 600 900 worth OF goods to be purchased
for the Indians IN New York. and Dcnman was ap
pointed one OF the board to receive them. Cooper
went TO New York to assist but, ho says was such
farce that he threw up in disgust and Omaha
declaring that lac would have nothing to do with IT.
The goods were nothing like the sampcs-werc Inferior
In every respect aud we're
NEvgE EXAMINED ny TIN BOARD,
but accepted as matter of course. THIS. s case
showing h0w these purchases OF stores were made In
1sGs Cooper was made agent ut Fort Laramie did
not remain there long the Indians were ali hostile
at the time and there necessity OF his occupy
ing the post he wrote In 10 this elect. and was
The New York herald., 1876-03-11
WHO is THIS !?

Prom the Utica Observer
Shortly after the first inauguration Of President
Grant in 1859, certain New Yorker addressed a let
ter 10 an officer who held high rank In the army
during the war, saying in substance, "lf you VIII
procure my appointment TO the position Of
will pay you the OF $40, 600" The officer in ques
ton not engaged in that line Of business, and felt
justly indignant at becoming the recipient OF such
scandalous proposition. lie made reply TO the let
ter, which was soon followed by unavang persona
appeal But, CHANGING 10 be in Washington shortly
after, ho met Orvle +. Babcock and thinking 1t was
proper that the President should know what efforts
had been made TO procure lucrative Of
fee through purchased influence he lad be-
lore Babccck the facts in the case. Babcock
appeared moro interested than surprised He
wanted To the letter II shown to him, and he
sad, after reading IL carefully :'GIve mo this letter
You don't want IT, and do" Thinking that Babcock
desired 10 exhibit II to the President the army officer
readily complied with the request He went away
satisfied that the wouldbc briber would be made to
weeks later he overwhelmed with surprise at lnd-
ing that the man who had offered 500 900 for Office
had been appointed by Ulysses 5. Grant to that very
position. -Four months later this excellent representa-
tive OF civil service reform overtaken in rupt
practices and forced 10 resign his place We have
purposely outlined the in such way to prevent
tie identification Of the parties connected herewith.
But we have forwarded by mail 10 the proper
mtoe the OF the officer who received the offer OF
500 000 and OF the Official who made the Offer, who
appointed, and who subsequently betrayed his trust.