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The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1878-03-14
Sunday-SehOol Lessons.
FIRST QUARTER. 1873.

FIRST QUARTER. 1873.
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SECOND QUARTER, 1873.
Apr;l 7-Josiah's Early Piety., Chron. u: L o
Ami 1.-THE Scriptures Found o.,x %
and Searched: $685.. enron. S 90 q q
April 81 Jeremiah in Prison. jeremiah S * z
Aprii N-The Rechabites. Jeremiah Solz-is
Nav 5-The Captivity OF Ju- 20. -,
may an nA..ne e.'n Daniel 1; SIT
May - -Die"ni Daniel 2:36- As
- ;, 10 LI,he Fiery Furnace Daniel 321-27
June 2-lhe Handwriting on ~, 20, a,
the Wall. Daniei o'AAoA
June s-Daniei An o Daniel 6:l4-2S
,D Zen .Mvass;.b's Kingdom. Daniel 2: 9 Il
June 3-The Decree of Cyrus. y enron. 90 20 -
Jnne 3O-Review of the Lessons Tor the quarter
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1878-03-14

Said . lady, "has made itself indispensable IN
our kitchen. Our biscuits, cake, wafiles, NUT
inns and such like things, with its aid, are u
ways enjoyable and good. We would not be
without It in our family. We have used It for
over fifteen years, and II has never dissppoint-
Al M vet 4t.4F
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1878-03-14
J. N. HARRIS & CO., Props,
Vegetine
FOR DRoPSY.

CENTRAL FALLS, R. L, Oct. 10, 1877.
DIR. H. r. STEVENS
il is pleasure to give my testimony for your valuable
medicine was sick for long time with DROPSY, ur
der the doctors care He said it WATER between
the HEART and LIVER. received no benefit until
taking the yEGETINE-in fact, was grow
ing worse have tried many remedies they did not
help me. vEGET1NE is the medicine for DROPsY. l
taken thirty bottles in all. perfectly welneyer
felt better No feel more thankful than do.
am dear sir, gratefully yours,
A. ID. WHEELER
vEGETINE. When the blood becomes llfeless and
sagnant either from change Of weather Of climate
want of exercise irregular Diet from any other cause
the vEGETINE Will renew the blood, carry off the pu-
trd humors cleanse the stomach, regulate the bowels
and impart q tone Of vigor to the whole body
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1878-03-14
THE SCIENCE OF LIFE

lished n Il standard medical work the hest In The
English language written by physician Of great ee
rience, to whom was awarded gold and jeweled meoa
BY the National Medical Association 1t contains beauu
m and very expensive steel plate engravngs Three nu
dred pages more than so valuable prescriptions fof ~
extensive and successful prat tce Bound In French
cloth; price only 81, sent by mail. The London Ldnca
says No person should be without this valuable boL
The author 10 noble benefact0r" An illUsrated sam
pleeent to all receipt Of cents for postage Inc w
thor may be consulted all diseases requiring sKl
and experience. Address
Dr. w. II. PARKER. No. Bulhnch-st Boston
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-03-16
HORSE NOTES.

Ephraim Simmons has sold to Edward Stokes
bay Hly by George Wilkes, for 81, 500
Newbold Morris, tho owner OF Fleetwood Park, has
toll possession Of It, as the lease formerly held
by the Messrs Dxtsr has been cancelled.
William Lowell has sold his bay gelding Barney
Kelly to u st. Louis gentleman for 800
Charlie Rand has purchased buy mare by Handle
toniaa fifteen HANDS high, which he has named Lady
Finder
The Now York College OF Veterinary Surgeons, No.
2O6 Lexington avenue. commenced its spring session
March 13 There Is hospital for sick and injured
horses and other domestic animals. with veterinary
surgeon constantly attendance. FREQ advice Is given
Wednesdays from two till four P. NJ, by Professor.
A. Going and Saturdays by Robert N. Finlay, " 8.
Thomas Il. Skinner is secretary and d. 9. Comssook
treasurer OF the college. This IL valuable nstitu
tion especially for those who have work horses that
they depend on for their livelihood.
Thomas Eagan Co. have taken the track at West
Side Park, Jersey City, lease OF five years, and
intond to put Il in order and g,ve trostng and
ming meetings.
G. G. Hopkins, Of FIatbush, has sold TO down.
town merchant a superb saddle horse, bred in Ken
lucky. on private terma
Brewster Il Co., of Brooms street, are finishing
road coach for MIR. F. A. Schermerhorn, full rcgula-
ton pattern, which will prove an accession TO the
Coaching Club when they have their spring turnout
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-03-16
THE OPERATE FAILURE.

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD:-
In regard TO the ''oporatic scandal" Mr. Adams Is
incorrect In somo OF his statements which appeared
in the HERALD OF yesterday. When Mr.. Adams arrived
a, the Academy saturday at the matinee no found
tho whole chorus already dressed and part OF the
orchestra wiling to enter the Academy and take their
places usual, and tho remainder at the point
going into the hall when thoy informed that
there was to BIO no performance. The motive which
actuated Mr. Adams IN refusing TO have the doors
open best known TO himself In regard TO tho
tickets, the proceeds OF those sold were employed
reJecming part OF those disposed Of Saturday at
tue box window, and the balance amounting to $22s,
SIN due, WIS TO be furnished by Nine. Pappenbeim
ana Mr.. Adams Immediately on learning OF tho de-
Icency that LADY at once sent TO Mr. Specht the
OF STA, beng the hall (hcr share) OF the amount
when was without delay used 10 tho further redcmp-
ton OF tickets Mr.. Adams has positively refused to
mako good half OF the deficiency, and
tickets to that amount still remain unredeomod
". h. SPECHT.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-03-16
A FOREIGNERS EXPERIENCE.

C. Ottenhoim, proprietor of the Mohawk hotel, cor
OF Spring and Washington streets, was arraigned
at the Tombs Police Court yesterday the charge OF
converting to his own use money belonging to
William J. wolvers. The anldavits state that Mr..
Wolvers arrived Now York from Holland April 80 Of
last year. On landing at the pier he was met by
Openhem, who invited him TO put up al his hotel.
Glad to meet fellow countryman WoIvers accepted
the invitation although he had previously intended to
go to another hotel Alter being properly domicicd
wolvers handed Otteuheim for safe keeping $3.50,
taking receipt for tho same he remained guest OF
the hotel about three months
On the 9th of the following June, having deter
mined to try his fortunes In Minnesota no went. ac
companied by Ottenheim, to Broadway railroad
ofico TO buy a ticket for ST. Paul. On the way tnoy
met stranger who accosted Wolvers and said he had
a warrant Tor his arrest He exhibited u shield, and
stated he detective, aud that his name was
SauderA Wolvers demanded 10 know the Cause OF
his arrest when he told him that he was charged with
having left Holland without paying his creditors. He
said he would take him before consul. Be-
Ing unacQuaintod with American laws or Gus
toms Mr. Wolvers accompanied his custodian
without further inquiry Ottenheim also went along
He took them to the City Hall. walked through the
corridor lew times and reported that the Consul
loon. In latter place he expressed sympathy for
Wovers and offered TO let him go tor 500, provided
he would 60 out OF town, change his name and never
come back. Cad TO be released Wolvers assented
and told Ottenhclm to pay the man the amount out
OF the $3.50 which he bad on deposit. soon AFTER
ward he started for the West lie settling their ac-
count OttcnEeim deducted the 500 mentioned
and $3.50 for the tnreo months board,
giving Wolvers draft for tho balance
on the Germanta Bank. Wovere went to St. Paul,
an Ia the OF time the draft came back to be
protested The loss OF the money left him destitute,
and alter suffering many hardships he made his way
to Chicago in cattle train Arrived there no told the
Holland Consul about his case, ana after some cor
resp0ndence with the New York Consul Wolvers came
TO this CITY. He claims that Ottenhelm offered 10
compromise by paying his faro 70 Holland aud giving
he refused.
The prisoner held In 81 900 ball. The bogus de-
tectivc ID still ut large.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-03-16
THE MATCHBOX MURDER.

When the tragic story of Gustav Koch's death be-
came known TO the authorities Detective OConnor,
OF the Eleventh precinct, put upon the case with
instructions 10 arrest the man who dealt Koch tho
murdcrous blow with the heavy match SAFE Detcc-
tive O'Connor proceeded to Hoboken last Wednesday
eve ming and sscertained the residence OF Braun
bauer, the alleged murderer. The officer disap-
pointed, however, in not finding him at home the
wife OF Koch's assaant declaring that her husband
had gone to Hackcnsack Tho officer remained
close TO the house all night, and early
yesterday morning he was rewarded for his long vigil
by seeing the OBJECT OF his search entering his house.
Detective OConnor follower quickly aud took Braun
bauer custody, who betrayed great alarm Braun
bauer IL married aud is the father Of eight children,
and hitherto no has borne good reputation as u
pcaceabe citizen. The officer had great difficulty in
Inducing him to leave hts house, as his wife aud chill
dren almost frantic with grief ~ the terrible mis-
fortune which had beiaen them. The officer used all
his tact to induce his prisoner to return to this city,
ana hnally succeeded, after much trouble When
ragncd before Coroner Flanagan, yesterday, he re-
fused TO make any statement Tho wIio OF the de-
also bctray ed much shield the prs-
oner from the legal consequences of his act She
maintains that the blow was struck In passion, with
out any murderous ntont and that her late husband
aud h,s assaiant had boon good friends Braunbauer
held by order OF the Coroner to await result
Of tho inquest next Tuesday.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-03-16
BASEBALL NOTES.

There will be match at baseball played this after
the parade ground at Prospect Park. The two
nnes will DO selected from the prominent players
who have yet left for The various cities in which
they will DO located this season Captain Ferguson Of
the Chicago club, with four or five OF his best mon,
will take part In the contest.
The Boston players reported for duty yesterday in
Boston. They will 70 into training Ia the gyinnas ium
well as upon the ball field.
The eight Chicago players who reside in this vicinity
Will leave for Chicago next week.
Manager Cammeycr, OF the Union Ground and
Arthur Cummings, tho curve pitcher are making ar
engagements Tor strong co-0perstive team to repre-
sent Brooklyn this season.
The Louisville CLUB have resigned from the league
and turned Their grounds over TO amateur club.
The Chelsea clue mas been recognized and Will be
known In the future the Brooklyn club, Brooklyn
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-03-16
THE EXPOSITION COMMISSIONERS.

WASHINGTON, March 10. 1878.
The following honorary commissioners to tho Paris
Exposition were commissioned by tho President to.
day
Frederick Smythc New Hampshire; A. l.. Coolidge,
usetts Lew +. Morton aud Andrew u. White,
New York; George W. Childs amt W. W. II. DAVIS
Pennsylvania; Edward II. knight, District Of Co,um-
bia; william A. Moore, North Carolina; I. NJ Sat-
ford, Tennessee; James IL. Smart Indiana; Edwin
Cowies, ONO; Benjamin +. Gallup Illinois; s. T.
Merrnl, Wisconsin; William Seligman, California
Carl O. T. Meyer, Dakota; Austin savage Idaho, ana
John A. Tonner, Arizona
ADDITIONAL APPOINTMENTS
Tho President to-day appointed sylvester Water
house, of 81. Louis NO.. Assistant Commissioner 10
the Paris Exposition, and tho following Honorary
Commissio ners:-W. H. Steele Of Wyoming; Edward
Evans, Of Washington Territory; II. +. Woolonor, OF
Montana, aud q. II. Bennett, OF Utah. This COM
pletcs tho list OF Assistant and Honorary Commas
aiau
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-03-16
PLYMOUTH PRAYER MEETING.

At the usual Friday prayer meeting at Ply
mouth Church, last evening, Mr. Beechcr took
his text from tho thirteenth and fourteenth
verses OF tho thirteenth chapter OF Romans,
aud spoke briefly than usual. The words in tho
text, "Put ye tho Lord Jesus Christ" were not to
be taken literally us YOU would put garment 1t
TO put on Ills spirit OF meeKpess gentleness ana
purity and make one's self beautiful In the eyes OF
God. Garments were put on to protect ones self
from the weather and to beautny the person, and
people were often pointed out MS being listing ushed
by the wearing OF beautiful apparel. SO every ono
should cultivate the Christian graccs and become
beautiful In mind and spirit that they would be dis
tnguished for that Also The disposition virtues
Of Christ were to DO put and would beautify
their possess0r lar beyond all earthly garments.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-03-16
DEATHS.

BERGER-At Astoria, Thursday, March IA, JAMES
H., infant son OF William N. and Mary h. Berger
aged months.
Funeral VIII take place Sunday, 18th inst, at one
o'clock r. NJ, from residence of parents, I'd av, near
broadway, Astoria, N. Y.
BURNETT lin Jersey City, March ID, 1875 Captain
SAMUEL Il. BURNETT, aged "a years.
Funeral from Residence Of his father, Captain
Charles Burnett 2l3 S,h st., Jersey City, on Sunday
afternoon at half-past three O'Clock Friends are in
vitcd.
CLEE-On Thursday, March IA. WILLIAM CLRE, In
the Both year OF his ago
Funeral to take place IRON his residence, No. 31s
W ost 3yth St., on Sunday, ut one +. M.
81 John IN b. papers please copy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-03-16
HEBREW CHILDREN's PROTECTORY.

The Ladies' Deborah Nursery AID Chd's rrotcc-
tory has located at No. 204 East Broadway. IL
Jewish charitable society, organized Tor tho pur-
pose OF taking charge Of poor children from two 10
six years Of age whiic thor mothers at worx
Applications Tor reception Will be received on ana
alter next Wednesday, 20th inst, by tho committee
In attendance. The Inauguration and the reception Of
tho bcrs and their friends by the lady managers
will take place on SUNDAY and Monday, 24th aud 25th
insts from eleven A. N. to SIX T. NJ.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-03-16
A WILL ANNULLED.

The jury In the suit brought In the Supreme Court
Kings county, Long Island, before Judge Pratt, by
Edward Austin Buck against Mrs. Elizabeth luck, to
SGT aside the Will Of John Buck, rendered q verdict
yesterday IN favor OF the paintn. Tho deceased lett
estate worth $4,000 10 his second vile, Mrs.
Elizabeth Buck. Tho plaintiff was a child by the first
WHO OF the testa,or and alleged that The testator was
OF unsound mind
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-03-16
PEDESTRIANloM.

The Land and Water OF March q referring to the
late wonderful pedestrian performance OF Howsc,
says:-"rhe only blot that mars this wonderful per-
Torrance is that the track not authenticated by
the judges and whom We went up on Monday
had boon laid down Tor Stanton's bicycling. There
Is no doubt, however, that the performance mar
vcous one, aud II is much to be regretted that those
officials who managed the affair did take the ordi-
nary precaution to have such an important point
QnttIa
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-03-16
CUSTOM HOUSE UNIFORMS.

Custom House employees arc somewhat exercised
over tho now Uniform The cap which has been
adopted IL somewhat like tho broad crowned nat cap
OF the Russian officer. IL Is handsom mo by
any means, and no doubt many OF the inspectors Will
dislike to wear IT, Somo OF the inspectors. II Is I'M
deTstood, are seeking n change OF position IN order
to uvOil wearing the Uniform
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S692 $50 &c. which is an astonishing discrepancy.
Judge Larremore said he would not Tx the amount Oh
the bond unless Mr. Law the assignee, would iurnisn
full and complete affidavit OF tho reason oil the grea
discrepancy between nomiD Al and real assets ana
the nature OF the assigned properly.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-03-16
BUSINESS TROUBLES.

FAILURES AND MEETINGS OF CREDITORS.
The schedule Of and liabilities OF the shoe and
leuther Arm OF William A. Ransom Il Co. was yestcr-
day nlcd IN the Court OF Common Pleas. Tho follow
ing Table gives the aggregate Of the partnership and
individual liabilities and assets:-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-03-16
CHEATING TIE REVENUE.

Custom House officers yesterday seized, on the
steamer Colu nous, IRON Havana, $50 cigars and In
the Post Once. box OF iewery. valued about $50
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-03-16
EXCISE COMMISSIONERS.

The Board of Excise Commissioners during the past
week granted Iorty-seven licenses for which
coved 81, 500.
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Very respectfully.
T. u. MORGAN,
JOHN TAYLOR JOHNSTON.
PARKr GOODWIN,
HENRY u. MAkQuAND,
n. NJ BECkWITn, lComm,t,aa
d. w. PINCilOT.
JOHN n. SHERWOOD.
CHI ARIES s. SMITH,
ROBERT q DUN,
ROBERT GORDON,
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Total Teal). I3I ~
The nominal asseLs Of The drm are stated ~
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THE ORPHANS EXCURSION.

The orphans connnedin the Roman Catholic orphan
asylums In the city had gala day yesterday. Some
time ago $50 Of the children we're treated to an
curs,on with such. beneficial results that Conmis-
soner Thomas s. Brennan obtained tho consent Of the
sisters OF charity who have charge Of the orphans
u the three asylums to allow all to 20 on
grand excursion, and having done 90, at once
set to work to make the arrangements, which
we're yesterday carried out with the most complete
success
Through the courtesy Of tho trustees Of 81 Johns
Guild thor floating hospital placed at his disposal
and Mr.. whitman H. Knapp. owner OF the steam pro-
pedier Edward Webster, kindly furnished tho use Of
his vessel for the occasion without charge. On the
excursion yesterday $50 children. ranging from three
to fourteen OF age cared tori OF this num-
bcr 4b0 boys were from the asy ium on Fifth avenue,
500 grls from tue asylum Madison avenue ana 200
girls from the Prince street Asylum.
The barge in low OF the steamboat left Fifty first
street about ten O'Clock ana proceeded down the East
River, rounded The battery up the Nortn River
far as Mount ST. Vinccnts Academy. Tue boat then
rotrsccd her course and deposited the ovcrjoyod
children at the wharf from which they starred at
seven o'clock. All reached the Asylum by hali-past
seven y. NJ, not single incident having occurred
during the day 10 mar the pleasure OF the trlp.
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THE HOUSE OF BISHOPS.

SPECIAL MEETING AT WHICH THERE WAS
NOT A QUORUM.
special meeting OF the American House OF Bishops
Of the p, otestant Episcopal Church held yesler
day afternoon NJ Grace Chapel, Foustccnth street,
between Third and Fourth avenues. Owing to tho
absence OF a large number OF bishops who are attend
ing the Pan-AnglIcan Episcypae at Lambeth, Eng
land, there was not a quorum present, and no mat
ters OF importance were acted upon. Tho
meeting was presided over by the senior
bishop, Smith, Of ntucEy, and Rev. DR.. Tatiock,
acted secretary. some of the other bishops In st
tendance Williams, OF Connecticut; wilmar, Of
OF A ALBANIA; wnpplc Of Minnssots Howe Of South
Carolina; Young OF FLORIDA; Green, OF Miss,ssi pp;
Whttingbam, OF Maryland; Clarke, OF Rhode Island;
Seymour, oil Springfield, liz White, OF Virgins I;
Huntington. Of Central New YORK; Paddock, of Mas
sach usctts; Gillespie. OF western Michigan; Aoaren
OF illinois, Brown, OF fon du Lac; MiiIy OF
Maine; Lay, Of Eastern Maryland, aud talbot,
OF Indiana The Bishop OF tue Diocese oil
Now York, Row. DR.. Potter was abseuL the proceed
tngs were opened shortly after noon, wnen the COM
munion services we're celebrated, the sacrament being
ad III mustered by tho Right Revs. Bisnop smith, OF
kentucky. Whittinsham, OF Maryland, and Green, Of
Mississippi
Tue meeting, though not strictly secret one, was
held with closed doors. When II was found
That four moro members needed "
to telegraph to the other bishops remaining
In the United States, and this Immediately dono.
some OF the mem Ders expressed the belief q SUI
hcient number would be mere at ten A. N. Today 10
enaDc the house TO transact tue business that may
come before IT, others, however, feared that quo
rum could not be 80 easily obtained, ana that tue
meeting would come TO end Tor The present.
lnQuify - 70 what would 30 aens IN The ease Of
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-29
The MAYORALTY CANVASS.
From yesterdays Graphic ]

From yesterdays Graphic
II is now understood that Mayor Ely 10 out Of the
field. He has Il is said, abandoned all hope Of being
renominated. Mr. Ely entered upon tue discharge Of
the duties of Mayor with the ''best Intentions" he
had his mind fully made up to improve the local gov
ernmsnt. But unfortunately ne was nominated and
elected under system OF implied political pledges
The men that backing him for tho nomination
Two years ago promised that the ofnces should be
6lied by certain persons, and when Mr.. Ely was
indicted into odcs no found that he had no
liberty OF action. Every man chosen IN the way
that ne will find himself In the condition Of
powcrisssness In which he now 10 and has besn
The importance OF the coming Mayoraity canvass
lies In ih:s-that tho next Mayor will have the APP
pontment OF nearly all the important local of1osrA
On him Will devovs tho selection OF the persons who
Will practically run nearly all the dspar,m OF the
municipal govern msut. Naturally. rammany Hall
wants 10 control Tho patronage. Its worry existence
depsnas upon Il. as Tsmmany Hall IS first and last
an onice-h oidsrs league M Ely oanno. see MS way
OF his reeisctiop hs offices would TO filled, and hence
Mr. Kelly and The Tammany magnatss have, u Is r..
ported. turned their hopes toward Augustus Schel,
who at the present moment il slated Tor the psmina
ZION.
republican didae will be a simple tender to the
Tanmany machine, as General Dix two years
as some persons Imagine Mr. Kelly has Kept his men
well together. but he has had 10 offend great many
persons. The ''Outs" Always outnumOer Inc ms
And the "outs'' in this case have many Of them
personal grievances TO avonse The great liquor In
terest will iorgei thar when Mayor Ely about
to remove the Police Commissioners Tor harassing
its members John Kelly ana Tammauy Hall came os
tenta,ousy TO the front IN defence OF the incupated
0iicals and that they were acquitted through his
aud their influence. he liquor Interest has been one
Of the mstnstays Of Tammany Hall IN the past, but
present moment there good reason tor think
ing that is temporarily cstranged. The liquor
VIII think OF their own interests before they do or
those OF Tamminy Hall, ana they Will Try to teach
that OrgaL izat0n u Lesson. st
The ammany leaders doubtless imagine that they
have the republican machine In complete control In
all probability they have. But the great bulk Ut
pnbllcans will not follow The machine next ta. They
propose vote and act IN such 10 givc this
city good ayor tor the next two All told, tho
outlook is promising. Our citizens irrespective OF
party, alive the necessity OF doing something
10 i'm prove the pal COVER ment and first
step thcy are going TO Try 10 elect strong man
pledged solely 70 good government-to the ONCE Of