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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-02-06
A Tame Butterfly.

One cold, bleak November morning
when the sky. the air, and all nature wore
that sullcn anddesponding look SO peculiar
Ia our climate at this season. lady. who
for the first time had risen from "A bed of
sickness, went into an adjoining apart-
ment, where She perceived a gay aud 6cau-
tiful butterfly in the window. AstonisheI
NJ finding this creature of flowers and sun
shine In so uncOngenial Il situation. She
watched its movements aud operations. A.
the sun came out for a bright, brief space.
II iluttered joyously about the window
and Impaired 10 the sick room an air of
checrilIlness and hope. Toward evening.
however. the tiny creature drooped IN
wings; the lady then placed il in a glass
tumbler on the mantcl-pircc. During the
night hard frost came on. and the room
was IN consequence very cold. In the
morning the butterfly lay IN the bottom of
the tumblcr. apparently dead. The invalid.
grieved that her gentle companion of the
previous day should so soon perish made
some effort 10 restore its fragile existence
She put ii on her warm hand and. brcathin"
upon It.. perceived il give signs OF relurn-
ing animation; She then once more placed
IL in its glass house on a rug before the fire.
soon the elegant little insect spread ont It's
many-colorcd wings and flew to the
window, where the sun was shining bright
ly. BY and by the sun retired and the
window-pancs getting cold. the creature
sank down on the carpet again apparently
lifeless. The same means were used to re-
store animation. and with the same success.
This alienation of life and death went on
for many days. till at last the grateful lit
tie thing became quite tame. and seemed
Ia be acquainted with its bcncfactre,S.
When she went To the window and held
out her finger, il would. OF its own accord.
hop upon il sometimes il would settle for
an hour at time upon her hand or neck.
when She was reading or writing. 1t, food
consisted OF honey; a drop OF which the
lady put upon her hand when the butter
fly would uncurl its sucker. and gradually
sip il up; then it usually slipped up a drop
of water in the same way. The feeding
took place only once in three or four DAYS.
In this mannerits existence was prolonged
through the winter and part Of the follow
ing spring. As il approaches the end OF
lis career its wings became quite transpar-
cnt. and it, spirits apparently detected. Ii
would rest quietly in it, crystal palace
even when the sun was wooing il 10 come
out: and al last, one morning in April. {
was foundquite dcad.-Oytr Dumb AnimaL.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-02-06
CURRENT NEWS.
WARRINGTON.

The senate Committee ON Commerce have
agreed TO report fayorably on Mr.. Vests bill
givisg the Secretary OF War full control over
the channel Of the mouth of the Mississippi
River. where dredging by the United States
Government j. in progress. The bill author
lie, him 10 prescribe binding regulations. any
violation OF which will be punishable by the
United States Courts.
Secretary Richardson denies the report that
he intends 10 resign.
Mr.. Blake and Miss susan b. Anthony re-
Gently appeared before the Judiciary Com
mittee Of the New York Assembly, and argued
in favor Of woman suffrage. and against tax
alton without representation.
Mrs. DIR. Guthrie recently appeared before
the House Committee on judiciary in oppose
ton to the enfranchisement Of women i'm the
District Of Columbia and elsewhere. She
held that the ballot i'm the hands Of woman
would demoraizc society, undermine the
State. and tend to detract from the finer
qualities Of her sex. and consequently destroy
woman, usefulness a. mother, wife and
citizen.
The PoStmaster-General has instructed the
Postmaster al Austin. Texas, who tSle-
graphcd for explicit directions in the ease. 10
deliver all mail matter addressed 10 the Gov
ernOr of Texas 10 Richard Coke; but all
mail matter addressed 10 "Gov. T.. j. Davis
or II. J. Davis, Governor Of Texas" to +. j.
Davis; and similarly in regard to other State
officers.
An Associated Press dispatch of Jan. -
says that the President is preparing. and will
soon deliver 10 Congress, a message contain
ing full statement Of facts attending federal
proceedings in Louisiana.
The President has nominated Gen. Thomas
Van Buren,. formerly Chief Commission TO
the Vienna Exposition. a consul TO karagwa,
Japan.
Northumberland Sheridan was before
the House Committee on Military Affairs re-
Gently and expressed his opinion that a re-
duction Of the army would imperil the peace
of frontier settlements. He ridiculed the idea
Of influencing the Indians by moral suasion,
and thought the present peace policy Of the
Government could be most efficiently and
cheaply administered by the War Depart
ment
A Washington dispatch ofJan. y says: A
full Cabinet meeting was held this afternoon.
at which the proposed message by the Presi-
dent TO Congress in reference 10 Louisiana af-
fairs was fully discussed. and il now seems
doubtful whether such message will be pre-
sented the condition Of affairs in that State
not having materially changed since the last
message was delivered.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-02-06

yield Of lard is estimated al pounds perhog,
am aggregate decrease Of i6,0o0,0o0 pounds,
equivalent TO $4,000 tierces.
A singular and fatal accident occurred al
the Gibson House, in Cincinnati. ON Jan. %.
Captain John johnson, man scVenty-iour
years old formerly "A steamboat builder, had
put his head into the elevator tower through d
window. and was looking down, when the
elevator came down and sheared his head on.
leaving the hcadlcss trunk on the loor Of the
hail.
The Iowa House organized, Jan. %, by
clccting John II. Gear, Republican, speaker,
on the one hundred and forty-second ballot
the Anii-monopolists were given the remain
Ing Offices. The Republicans have the chair
men Of all the standing committees, the rest
of the committees TO be equally divided.
The Postmaster at la Cygnc. Kansas. while
on his WAY home from his Office ON the night
of Jan. -. was waylaid by two ruhans,
Knocked down. shot. and robbed Of about
II 200. Ills wounds are not considered fatal
The official canvass Of the Iowa State cleo
ton gives Carpenter (Rep.) for Governor a
majority Of 23,4S}. Total vote for Governor
lS5.1S4.
\ Denver (Col.) dispatch Of Jan. > says
Intense excitement has prevailed throughout
the city and Territory since the receipt OF the
news Of the removal of Governor Ebert. the
Secretary and Surveyor-GeEcral. Their,
seems to be bitter opposition 70 the confirm
alton OF McCook A. Governor. 4 request q
retain Governor Ebert, signed by all but tive
Of the Republican members Of the Legi>a'
ture. was forwarded TO President Grant 70.
day. The impression prevails among nom
politicians that the nomination Of an out>id,
party for Governor would meet with less OF
position.
Al Aurora. Ind, on Jan. y. seven persons
were reported a. lying at the point Of death
from having eaten fresh pork affected b,
trichina. The unfortunate persons Were Mr.
Henry Trainer and three children and Mr.
Benter and two children.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-02-06

Page McCarty. VINO killed John y. Morde-
cal in duel in Virginia in May last, has
been tried and found guilty Of ''involuntary
manslaughter." and sentenced 10 pay fine of
five hundred dollars.
At Galveston. Texas. on Jan. "a. while the
trial Of J. b. Helm for the murder Of John
Ferguson was in progress. son Of the muir
dered man approached the prisoner. and,
pulling out a'revOlyer, shot him dead on the
spot.
\ special to the Louisville C0Nrier,Iour-
nal says that a street fight occurred in Lib
erty. Casey county, Kentucky. recently, be-
tween the Napicrs. Mloores and Rays. in
which Levy Napier was killed and James
Napier badly wounded. one Of the Moorcs
was also wounded. but the Rays escaped I'M
hurt. Mr.. Wood, the town marshal, while
attempting 10 quel the disturbance. had a
leg broken. Thirty-ive shots in all We're
fired. The fight was the result Of su old
grudgc between the parties.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-02-06
FOREIGN.

The Captain-Gencralo Of the Spanish forces in
Cuba has asked for additional rcinforcements
from home.
The latest dispatches from Penang report
that the Achne>c continue 10 make desperate
resistance 70 the occupation Of their country
by the Dutch. They recently attacked the
principal position held by the invaders, but
met with repuls-. The Dutch army has
been reinforced.
A Paris dispatch Of Jan. - says that the
Government has issued an order forbidding
the sale of the OpiHioRe Ndtioadie.
Madame Parepa-Ro,a, the well-known sing
or. died in London on the night Of Jan. -.
A cable dispatch states that the SANTANA
Bay Company has negotiated in London a
loan for $4,000, 900. and a. part OF the ncgo-
tiation the company agrees to take up the
HIartmount bonds. which had been repudiatcd
by the Baez Government.
The English Parliament was dissolved. on
Jan. %. by a royal decree.
\ London dispatch Of Jan. % says that
Gladstone has issued an address 10 his con-
stituent- al Greenwich, asking for reelection.
and announcing that the Queen has been
pleased 10 accept the advice Of her ministers
to dissolve the present Parliament Immediate
~. and summon new one To meet on the 9Th
Of March. 1874. In biz address Mr.. Glad
stone gives a. a reason for this measure that
since the defeat Of the Government upon the
Irish higher education question. by concur
rent efforts Of the leaders Of the Opposition
and the Catholic prclacy in ireland, the Gov
eminent ha. not been possessed Of sufficient
authority TO carry out great legislative mea-
surcs. It, experience during the recess Of
Parliament ha- not indicated that any im-
provement in it, position was probable.
The marriage Of the Duke Of Edinburgh
and the Princess Marie Of Russia was celc-
brated with royal magnfccnce at the Winter
Palace in II. Petersburg on Jan. %.
4 Carlst report via Bayonne, Jan. %. SAYS
santandcr and PortugaIite surrendered un-
conditionally 10 their forces on the I'D inst.
and that the entire battalion with 600 rifles
and two cannon fell into their hands.
Intelligence has been received in London Of
the death Of DR.. Livingstone in the interior
Of Africa, which occurred IN June. He died
Of dysentery while travelling from Lake
Bembe to Unyanyenbe. Iii, body had been
embalmed. and was being conveyed to Eng
land.
A London telegram Of Jan. % says: Writs
Of election for the new House of Commons
were promulgated last night. and orders were
also sent to Edinburgh for an election Of the
sixteen Peers representing Scotland in the
Upper House. Mr.. Nolan. Secretary Of the
Irish Amnesty Association. announces his in
tention Of contesting the election Of Gladstone
in Greenwich.
Dispatches from Padang. Sumatra. an
nouncc that kratan. the principal stronghold
Of the Achinesc. has been captured by the
Dutch forces, with a small loss.
While the express passenger train from
Edinburgh for Glasgow, scotland, was rum
ming at great speed, on the morning Of Jan.
q. Il came in collision with another express
train. Sixteen persons were killed. num-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-02-06

The Chicago Daily Commercial Bulletin
II Jan. % publishes an estimate Of the pack
ing Of the West for the past season. Returns
from 20 points received. and II additional
estimated. give the total packing Of hogs TO
date 100000; estimated for the season 5.3Ol.-
ooo. Packed At these points last season 5.j2G,-
go hogs. Packed this season equal 10 l.77i.-
oe0 Of last years average weight. Estimated
decrease in average weight 10 per cent. show
ing decrease Of l73,OO0.O00 in the aggregate
weight. The decrease In the production Of
hams. shoulders and sides Is estimated at
100000 pounds. The falling of in the
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-02-06
An Important Medical Question.

I'm capital case lately tried before tn,
supreme Court of Massachusetts. medicd
evidence was given on one side >howin.
that IL was impossible To distinguish witt
certainty human blood from that Of a horS,.
and, on the other side. evidence was givcl
showing that the difference between thcs.
two kinds of blood j. distinctly revealed
by the microscope. The remarkable fac
here involved presents itself in the light Il
the investigation made by eminent men Il
science in Europe, and with concurrent ~
suits, showing that. though there are. be
yond question, differences of size deter
minable by careful micrometric measure
mcnt-the human corpuscles thus appear.
ing to be on an average. larger than those
of the horSe-yet. even in fresh blood.
these differences have been found 80 Sigh
a. To be recognized only with extreme dit.
ficulty. In human blood the corpuscles
are seen To vary from 1900 10 5000 in m
inch. the average being $500. I'm hors,
blood the same variations exist. the aver
age being 4.G0O-so that very small human
corpuscles and very large horse corpuscles
might be placed side by side and found
equal in size. This i in fresh blood. In
dried blood the differences are almost blot
ted out. so that il has been universally
agreed that. when blood has once become
dry. IL is not possible TO distinguish with
certainty the blood of one mammal from
that of another.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-02-06

\ movement Of Ice in the Buffalo River. on
Jan. -. caused by the high water. carried
away the bridge over Ohio street in that city.
taking a number Of vessels down stream.
which in their rapid course carried away the
lower part Of Plympton', elevator. and in
fictod serious damage 10 the City and Niagara
elevators. and completely demolished the
sheds Of the New York Central Railroad Com
pany. The loss !, estimated AT a million of
dollars.
The Maryland Editorial Association have
adopted resolutions requesting representa-
tives in Congress TO use every proper innu-
ence TO obtain a repeal ofthat portion Of the
postal law forbidding free exchange of news
papers and free circulation in counties in
which published.
A telegram from Wilkesbarre. Pa. Jan. %.
indicates that the coal operators and miners
will compromise on the basis Of last years
wages. and that work viii be- speedily re-
sumcd.
Following i the comparative cotton state
ment for the week ending Jan. %
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-02-06

The Prcsbytery OF Weston. Texas. AZ.
asking for more ministers. There ar,
many places destitute of religious services
and efforts are being made to supply them
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-02-06

"A little boy named Bliss. Of Ann Ar
Dor. Mich. while playing with a sharp
knife. undertook 10 amuse his friends by
drawing II across his throat Accidentally
he reversed IL. and cut frigh;tul cash in
his neck, nearly causing his death.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-02-06

An indianapolis bcggar goes about
selling his wifc's wedding-ring TO buy
bread for his children. He has already
sold scventy-iivc of il.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-02-06

lssi. ls7s.
Net receipts Tor past week
all L. :. ports. ......... l5, s5 l53, 80,
Total receipts from sept !
10 date ali L. = ports. ,, 81, g07 2,O.6. So
Exports Tor past week
from all ports. ......... lli,421 q. le2
Total exports 10 date nom
All poris i. .......-..... l.23i.eot l.Iis.osl
stock now on hand at all
L. :. ports . 2a5.s 57 $50 ,e5s
Stock now hand at all
interior towns ....,... 1885 q 81
Stock at Liverpool ......... 81 800 st5, 90
stock of American aiioat tor
Great Britain. .........--. $1,000 2t5 V0
Farmer. the cook Of the >tiner family. in
New York. four members Of which lost their
lives BY the burning Of their house. has been
arrested pending the inquest Of the Coroner
silver plate known 10 have been i'm the house.
and jcwelry belonging to the dead. cannot be
found since the fire. and robbery and murder
are now insinuated in connection with the
terrible affair.
II. Bridgct's Church in New York City,
was recently fired in two places by incendia-
ries. but fortunately discovered before the
flames had gained much Roadway. The po-
lice authorities charged the act upon the
Commune. a. threats against churches and
school-houscs. and especially all Roman
Catholic institutions. have been frequently
made since the Tompkins square riot
Chief-Jusiice James Thompson. of the SUI
preme Court Of Pennsylvania. fell dead in the
Supreme Court room. in Philadelphia, while
arguing a ease. on Jan. 2s
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1874-05-27

The Vincennes Sun has the fol-
lowing, which shows that it is
profitable to raise good stock; even
if it costs more to get started:
Less than a year ago, MIR. Har-
mon Robinson, of Steen township,
one of our most enterprising farm
ers, went to Kentucky and invested
O considerable amount In blooded
cattle. Some of our old fogies
laughed at him, and thought he had
FOOLS brain. Mr.. r. beng man
of sense, paid no attention to the
fossilized croakers, but told them
to wait for results. He has man
aged his cattle carefully, and is now
able to show some results which
viii indicate that he has exhibited
sound discretion in his investment.
He has now six calves four weeks
old, which he can sell for one hun
bred dollars per head, and in the
course of two years he will, from
the increase of his cattle, pay for
them, including the expense of
transportation, feed and interest on
the amount of money originally
invested
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1874-05-27

The temperance crusade in East
ern Massachusetts has taken a some
what conservative turn. The
women do not consider the move
ment chiefly from religious point
of view. and therefore do not en-
courage street singing and praying.
They rather go among the saloon
keepers and talking with them ear
nestly on the subject, urge them, in
all womaniy ways to discontinue
their traffic. This method, they
hold can be conducted calmly, qm
city and continuously, as would any
other reform. Pledges obtained in
this way will not be broken on the
plea of having been given when
under exitement; it is fair, square
work, receiving the respectful at
tention of all men.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1874-05-27

sz3a. Set& ID 8n-i-I2t4Bs wfgfxf
The bull stood on the railroad track,
Wear where some eAtfie fed: go -
HastAil stuck strAighs above hts back, a
And dust WAS on his head;
There, fierce and .fuli OF ngft'' appeared
] A proud and buli-like form,
When low rumbling sound was heard,
Like a muttering thunder storm.
And as the deep, hoarse, rumbling sound
Nearer and nearer came, -
He still stood there and paved the ground
That little bull was game.
Tire other castle all seemed scared-s s9As
He stood with proud disdain, .s.s..-e.
When, dashing up the track, appeared
A swift on-coming train.
leave, Ieave." an old COW cried a.give way
He snuffed and paved the dust,
And horned the ground, as II to say:
"I1i ditch that train, or bust,''
"Leave" once again the old COW cried
He gave another snun,
And twisting up his tail, replied:
''Iin made Of sterIer stnf." ~
sfHoot. boot, hoot. hoot.' the steam now
= Missed;
The bull, ..he would not go,r
But gave his tail another twist, isf't assk I.
And bent his head down low. t
- Z" -.
There came sort OF sullen crash
The bull-s.O, where was her
Go, ask the section boss for nash, @tf
And then, perhaps, you'll see.
With hools, horns, bones, flesh, hide, and
hair, ---
That railroad ditch was full ~ .-s- +
But the only thing THAT persisted there"
Was that young Durham bull.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1874-05-27
Piesure.s.s Civili.asie..

Capt. Butler an irate cosomplite
gives this lively description Of the
process by which our Northwest is
prepared for civilization: place on
the river q steam boat of the rudest
construction: wherever the banks are
of easy ascent build drinking house
of rough logs; let the name of God be
only used in blasphemy and language
be medium for the conveyance of
curses. Call hill bluff, a valley a
gulch, fire fly a tightening bug, a
man a cuss, three shanties a city,
Let every man chew when he isn't
smoking, and spit when he ISM asleep,
and when dozen men are killed it is
lite rally no murder and your new
land will be thoroughly civilized.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1874-05-27

Preserving Lemon Juice.-A lady
writing from Beloit, Wis. under the
date Of May 2, refers to the request, in
a late number of the r-Ocean, for
q method of preserving the juice of
lemons, and sends US the following:
To pint of lemon juice, free from
all the seeds, add pound and half
of white sugar; boil ten minutes, strain
through white flannel bag. or fine
wire strainer; bottle and cork tight.
The pulp of the lemons, cleaned of
the peel, can be boiled with the Juice
pint of water, and the water added to
the juice, etc, before straining.
This will keep long time in dry,
cool place. Two large spooniuls in a
glass of water make a fine beverage,
and it is nice to flavor puddings, pies
and sauces.
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p
First Presbyterian church-Fift
street, bet.Soa 1ain and Walnut.
Rev. 1. N. HuGhee, kaetor. Services
ct 1880, .. M sd 2 y m. sabbath
o' g. = z dSs : E oosn~ E;a,sA ara
Mulberry streets, Hew. X. Turnban,
Pastor Services every Sabbath at
1870 a. IN. and z p. m. Sunday School
Pearl f's Street It. n n r. ohurchlBroad-
way, Pearl and Front streets. Rev.
N. Gillian, Pastor. Services at 1890
a. m. and z p. m. Sabbath School at
Up. m
Grace M. f. Church Broadway
and Seventh streets. Rev. 4. n. Me-
Kaig, Pastor. Services at 1880 a. m.
and Z .. m. Sabbath School at 9 a. III.
Friends Whitewater NORTH of
Depot. Services 1919 m. Sabbath
School at 9 a. m.
Friends Hicksites) Broadway and
Eighth streets. Services at IL a. m.
Sabbath School at 8 a. m,
Friends (Orthodox) Fifth street,
between Walnut and Market. Ser
a. m. Mission Sabbath School at 2
st. Paul's Episcopal Church =
Broadway and Fifth streets. Rev. }.
b. Wakefield, Rector. Services at
School at 9 a. m.
First Baptist Church-Eighth ST.,
between Main and Broadway. Rev.
at 1890 a. m. and Z p. m.
Christian chnvch 0afe CanfraD-
Rev. A. j. Latin, Pastor. Services
at 1890 a. m. and 8 p. m every Sab
bath. Sunday School at 9 a. m.
New Jerusalem Church-Corner of
Franklin and Walnut. Services at
1890 a. IN. and $50 p. m.
st. Pauls Lutheran Church-South
Franklin street. Rev. Wickemeyer,
Pastor. Services at 10 a. m. and Z p.
m. Sabbath School at 2 p. IN.
German Luthuran Church-South
Front street. Rev. Lowenstein, Pas
tor. Services at 10 a. IN. and p. IN.
Sabbath School at 2 p. m.
St Andrews Catholic Church
South Pearl street. Rev. Father
Hundt Mass ~ a. m, High Mass %
a. IN. Sunday School at "a p. IN. Yes
pers at : p. m
st. Mary's Catholic Church-Cor-
ner Franklin and Broadway. Rev.
Father McMullen. Mass 8 a. m,
High Mass 10 a. m. Sunday School
at p. IN. Vespers at Z p. IN.
African M. f.. Church-Corner of
Market and Marion streets. Rev. j
Mitchell, Pastor. Services at 1890 a.
IN. and p. m. Sabbath School at 2
p. IN.
African Baptist Church-Corner of
Sixth and Market. Rev. Nimrod
Lewis, Pastor. Services at 1890 a. m
and p. m. Sabbath School at p. m.
Progressive Lyceum-Lyceum Hall
at 2 p. IN.
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A local paper says that q reviva

A local paper says that q revival
in jamestown, Chautauqua county,
q short time ago. one of the breth
zen got the s,power" and made .
very impressive prayer, . part of
which was the following: .Oh,
Lord, feel like giving every poor
man in this place a barrel of -four,
and barrel Of pork, and barrel
Of salt, and q barrel Of pepper
oh, but that's too much pepper"