davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-08-28
How Journalist Became Millionaire

The Washington correspondent of the
Chicago Post and Mail writes Not long
ago the papers Of the country were filled
with accounts of the steamer Faraday and
the new cable she was landing on the coast
OF New Hampshire. This calls TO mind
the history of a young journalist of this
city, and repeat il as of interest. The
young man referred Ia came here soon af-
ter the close of the war. 10 correspond for
the Chicago Post and Albany Journal. He
was very young and inexperienced, but a
good telegraph operator. Failing 10 Sc
cure the news he wanted by personal OBJ
s,rvation and investigation, he adopted a
method which was as novel as IL was sue
cessful. He could read the Morse alpha
bet by sound. This was his stock In trade.
Upon il he operated. and for months was
recognized as one of the most clever and
enterprising news-gatherers at the Capt.
tai. And all without any labor on his
part. He would rise late. stroll down TO
the Capitol about noon Gust when the 9TH
er correspondents were sending off their
dispatches). wander into the telegraph
Office. listen TO the click of the wires, and
then write and send a telegram containing
all the important items the other men had
gathered. Ii was easily done and emf
mently successful. Complaint was made
of him. but II was unavailing. He over
reached. however, and fell. The WASH
ington Treaty was beinQ considered in ex
ecutive session Of the Senate. The doors
and windows were closed; but nothing
could hinder our hero. He climbed TO the
top OF the building, crept over the Senate
Chamber, and, lying fiat on his face, short
handed every word Of the treaty as il came
from the lips Of the clerk and arose to the
ceiling. He sold il TO the New Y ork 71ib-
une. The New York Times correspond
ent was angry, and exposed him, and his
papers dismissed him.
Unwilling to be idle, he set his active
brains at work inventing telegraph instru-
ments. When the French cable had been
laid, he had been commissioned TO report
the event. He boarded the cable ship and
watched the operations Of the telegraph
ers. The method was this A needle, like
that OF a compass. swung on pivot. The
current of electricity coming over the wire
moved it TO the right or left. A deviation
to the right meant a dot TO the left.
dash. Thus the Morse alphabet was used.
The movements Of the needle were so
slight that mirror of great magnifying
power was necessary tori its profitable read
ing. Even then but fifteen words could be
communicated in minute. Our hero
thought he could do better. So, as said,
he set his wits TO work, and. after two
years hard labor, has just produced his
machine. BY 1t he can take fifty words a
minute. or more than three times the num-
Der that could be received by the old pro-
cess. A company of New York capital
lists has been formed to operate the patent.
and our hero is millionaire, and but
twenty-five years old.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-08-28
An Arithmetical Dog.

The gentleman who witnessed the event
was short time since on visit TO Scot
land, and during one his Of walks he came
across some men who were washing
sheep. Close to the water whore the ope-
rations were being carried on was small
pen, In which detachment of ten sheep
were placed handy to the men for wash
ing. While watching the performance
his attention was called TO sheep dog ly-
ing down close by. This animal, on the
pen becoming nearly empty, without a
word from any one, started off to the main
body OF the flock and brought back ten OF
their number. and drove them into the
empty washing pens. The fact Of the
dog bringing exactly the same number of
sheep AS had vacated IL he looked upon as
a strange coincidence mere chance.
But he continued looking on. and, much
TO his surprise, as soon a. the men had re-
duced the number to three sheep. the dog
started off again and brought back ten
more; and so he continued throughout
the afternoon, never bringing one more
nor one less, and always going for fresh
lot when only three were left In the pen,
evidently being aware that during the
time the last three were washing he would
be able to bring up fresh detachment
Land and Water.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-08-28

fort where the Marshal was imprisoned have
been arrested.
The statement OF the sugar crop Of the
Island OF Cuba for the past year shows that
1888 per cent. Of the total exports OF sugar
and molasses went 10 the United States, or
was taken by the United States.
II Is now known that the Spanish Republic
has been formally recognized by England,
France and Germany. Russia hesitates to
recognize the Republic. The Spanish Gov
eminent has thanked Germany for taking the
initiative in this movement.
Marshal Bazaine arrived ut Cologne on the
18th, where he was TO remain few days
awaiting the arrival OF his children. He de-
clares that only his wife and brother-in-law
assisted him TO escape. Eight persons have
been taken into custody, charged with assist
ing the prisoner TO escape.
Dispatches from Ottawa, Canada, 18th, re-
port that extensive bush fires were raging in
that vicinity. Near Ay liner the fire extended
for distance of three miles, and the village
was threatened with destruction.
The New York Freemoa's Journal claims
TO have positive knowledge that the Madrid
Government has agreed TO cede to Germany
in consideration of her assistance in putting
down the Carlst insurrection and the revolt
in Cuba, the island of Porto Rico. 1t is also
stated that the reason of Admiral Polo's
resignation rs minister to this country was
on account of his refusing to sanction the
agreement.
ABayonne dispatch of the 18th says: The
Csrlist chieftsin Tristany has captured 10 d,
Urgel, sixty-seven miles northeast of Zerida
The fighting was desperate, and losses OF
both sides heavy. An immense quantity o.
stores fell into the hands of the Carlists.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-08-28
A Honeymoon Overcast

a letter from Newburgh. y. Y. Aug
IL, says: At ll:3O O'Clock last night Fred.
Stewart, hailing from no place in particu-
lar, but last known as "A Jcrseyman. was
arrested in this city on the charge OF steal
ing horse IN Bergen county. y. j :, some
time in the month of July last. and selling
IL AT Athens, Pa, some time during the
present month. After disposing of the
animal, as alleged. for $3.50. Stewart went
10 Paterson, y. j. and on THURSDAY even.
ing last was married. after short acquaint-
anceship, To young lady of very respect
able family, who, il seems. was entirely
ignorant of his antecedents. They went.
after the ceremony, 10 New York City.
thence 10 this place, arriving here ON Sat
urday. The young couple (Shewart is
twenty-four) pat up at the Odell House.
remaining there until Monday. when they
went 10 live at a boarding house on the
hill. On Tuesday night the Paterson
Chief of Police, John Il. Rice. having ne
ceived information of Shewart's where
abouts, arrived here in company with
Charles Day, the man 10 whom il was
claimed Stewart sold the stolen horse.
With Chief Forsyth. of this city. they
went to the boarding house last night in
quest of tine alleged horse thief. He was
found in bed with his bride Of five days.
Chief Forsyth knocked at their door. and
in few moments he appeared. partially
dressed. He was taken 10 the room where
Rice and Day were. and the latter prompt
ly identified him as the party Of whom he
day bought the horse. Stewart was
then put under arrest. His bride was In
anguish when she found out what had
been done. This was the first intimation
she had that her husband was even charged
with criminal practices. She went into
commissions, and for time serious results
Were feared. But by the kind attentions
of the family she recovered and became
calmer. This morning she took leave of
her husband, and the scene was a very az
fecting one. Her griefwas most poignant,
and tears started 10 the eyes OF the behold
ers of the sad spectacle. All the money
she had remaining. after paying their
board and her own fare TO Paterson. was
forty cents. and this she invested in
breakfast for her husband. He and the
officers took one train for the place where
he had sold the horse, and she took an
other for Paterson. Having married in
haste, her repentance at leisure CON-
nenced very early in the honeymoon
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-08-28
FOREIGN.

1t has been ascertained that the plan for
Marshal Bazaine's escape from the island OF
sainte Marguerite was arranged some six
weeks in advance. The Marshal refused at
first to fly, but finally, owing TO failure to
obtain some modification of his sentence
yielded. He sailed from the island in the
steam yacht Baron Ricasoli, belonging TO an
Italian company. The prisoner refused to
employ y French vessel. Ne was accompa-
MED in his flight by his wife and brother.
His place Of refuge is not known. Some per-
sons say he Is in Spain. The domestics at the
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-08-28
:" Would my little Ezra" asked fond

-" Would my little Ezra" asked fond
mother, like to be a missionary, and go
preach TO the suffering heathenY" Tears
bright pearly drops Of feeling-gistened
in little Ezra's eyes rs he murmured !:
No, wouldn't; but Id like to be on the
pcrlice long enough 10 put a tin root on
the big lummux that stuck shoemaker's
wax on my seat to- day at school,"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-08-28

wAsHINGrOH.

August returns OF the Department Of Agri-
culture show an Improvement in the pros
poets Of the cotton crop in all the large cot
ton States except Louisiana
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-08-28


The closing price Of gold in New York, on
the 10th. was 100 SIS.
The night express train which len Boston
for Montreal on the evening of the 18th. via
Passumpsic and Southwestern Railroads,was
wrecked near Richford, vt,and the engineer,
fireman. conductor, roadmaster, and little
girl were killed. and fifteen persons injured.
The cause of the accident was the washing
away of a bridge over branch of the Missis-
quoi River. Through some negligence OF EN-
ployees the train was not tagged, and the To-
connective was precipitated into the stream,
the express car ran over the engine TO the
other side. and the baggage and smoking cars
were telescoped by the fourth car and sec
ond-class passenger ear. The fifth and sixth
ears, frst-class, and II Pullman car were I'M
injured.
At business meeting of Plymouth Church,
Brooklyn, held on the 14th, resolution was
adopted asking the Examining Committee to
report " at as early date rs possible consist
ent with the best interests Of truth and JUS
tice.' Mr.. Beecher is to 60 TO the White
Mountains for few weeks recreation.
Following is the comparative cotton state
ment for the week ending Aug. Is:
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-08-28

Minute Loaf Cake.-ll cups sugar. /.
cup butter, cup of milk. 3 cups of flour.
2 teaspoonfuls cream tartar. ] Of soda ;
nutmeg.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-08-28

known lawyer, and formerly Commissioner
Of Patents, on Aug. l started with his son, q
lad ten years old, on an extended excursion
In a small open boat. They reached Elmira,
N. ", in safety, and had proceeded down the
Susquehanns rs far as Conewsga Falls, York
county, Pa, when the boat was wrecked and
father and son both drowned.
An accident to an excursion train on the
Trenton Railroad, near Edinghsm station,
Pa, on the 18th, resulted in the death OF five
persons and the serious injury Of fourteen
Others. The accident was caused by mis-
placed switch, causing collision between the
passenger train and coal train.
The Massachusetts, Republican State Con-
vention is to be held at Worcester on Oct. I.
According to the Brooklyn Ayg~s of the
ieth, Moulton's suppressed statement in re-
ference to the Beecher-Tilton affair was then
in the hands Of the printer. and would appear
in the papers Of the 22d. Mr.. Moulton
is reported to have expressed himself
in the following language: 1.-The world
now knows that my honor has been
impugned, and shall publish my statement
In full. exactly as IL WAS written at irst.- IL
is understood that the report Of the Plymouth
Investigating Committee will be made on the
same day. Morris & Pearsal, Tilton's at
torDeys, have notified Mr.. Beecher Of the
commencement of an action against him, and
were referred by him to his lawyers, Messrs.
Sherman a Sterling.
The Pennsylvania Republican State Con-
vention, held at Harrisburg on the 18th,
nominated A. G. Olmstesd Of Potter county
for MISUNDERSTANDING, Harrison Allen OF
Warren county for Auditor-General, Col. X.
b. Beath of schuylki county for Secretary
Of Internal Affairs, and Judge Paxson for
Judge Of the Supreme Court. The resolu-
tons eulogize Governor Hartrsnft. and re-
commend him as the Republican candidate
for President in 1915: favor protection to all
industries; denounce the reciprocity treaty I;
favor free banking and return to specie pay
ment "at the earliest practicable day" A
resolution indorsing General Grant in the
event Of his candidacy for the third term
was voted down, with loud shouts Of disar.
proval.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-04-24
ERMs $500 PER ANNUMIN ADVANCE.

Two young women have been elected to
tne charge of departments in two excellent
lnstltutions-Miss Rice at Antioch, being
Matnematical Professor, and Miss Mary B.
Read, Professor of German and French in
missouri State University. Both ladies thor
ousnly prepared their positions, by study here
ana IN Europe" There must be som, mistake
about this. "'''"o
McDanieps Cora Linn died on Tbusdav.
Sne wasfour years odland won twieb la,t war
in eight meetings. She was entered for the
Fordham and Jocky club handcap, and
Westchester cut at the Jerome park spring
meeting" This item is a fraud on the face of
it: no coman could do as much.
''Clara Barton Post G. A. r., of Warren.
have engaged for Memorial Day Rev. A. j.
Canbield of Chelsea, as orator, and the Shrew
bury Band" That sho,cs the ertraragance of
a ,coman. hiring clergyman and brass
band just for her orn amusement.
Miss Martineau, Miss Eliza Meteyard and
Miss Frances Brown, authoresses of note, all
OF them over seventy, and the last ninety, are
said to be in Paris, in good health, and vigor-
ously at work." We don't believe IL.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-04-24

The Hartford Courant salutes new pot,e
who was evidently born, not made, and who
addresses Nilsson in the following madden
ing strain:
~Ihou, who dost, with proud and unmatched smile
Brilliantly assault, at places separate.
The shining rival rank Of those immortal nine,
Surely, how to present thyssK Madonnawise and
elevate ne
From pure allies above, some hint is thine"
we have nothing to say about these verses,
further than to record our earnest belief that
they come nearer that anything ever written,
with the exception of some of Walt Whit
mans favorite odes, to expressing the poetry
of hydrOphobia, ~ Nwo~s
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-04-24

DOES ADVERTISING PAY?-There Is no In
stance on record of well sustained system of
judicious advertising failing of success.
"My success is owing to my liberality in ad-
vertising. "-Bonner.
4 advertised my productions and made mon
ey."-Nicholas Longscorth. s--
Constant and persistent advertising Is . sure
prelude to wealth.-Ssephen Girurd.
'sHe who invests one dollar in business should
invest one dollar in advertising that bushes
"A. 4. Stetcdrt. r 10 ...-. ......
"Without the aid Of advertisements 1 could
have done nothing in my speculations / have
the most complete faith in printers ink. Ad-
mum
Advertising has furnished me with a COM
petence. Amos Laurence 80
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-04-24
BRICKS AND CURBSTONE.

DROPOSALS will be received until FRIDAY, Nav
Il 1st, for the delivery Of three hundred thousand
more or less Of good hard burned best quality side
walk Bricks. To be delivered from time to time as
may be required for use by the Street Department
Aso for the delivery of three thousand lineal teet
more OF less, Of Granite Curbstone, to be cut s
inches top 6 face and q back, end joints kept full
at least inches down, ana to be from "16 to 20"
deep, the Stone to be delivered the Street as re-
quired by the Street Commissioner.
The right to reject any all bids is reserved. Ad-
dress proposals 30 CHAIRMAN
Committee on Streets, Sidewalks and Bridges.
ap13 dt1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-04-24

Stair Builder.
II. r. LIBBY, Lo. 252 Fore Street, cor.
Cross ST., in Deleno's Will.
G. l.. HOOPER, Cor. York & Maple
Streets.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-04-24

Il JUST arrived and for sale, from Iowa,
N< Thirty-f ur Head of good, young sound
TN Horses, suitable for Livery, Stage and
49, Farming purposes. Can be seen at IS w.
Dedham St., Boston. D. COLEMAN.
apis dim
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-04-24
CITY ADVERTISEMENTS.
SCHOOL AFFAIRS.

NNHE Superintending School Committee of Port
Il land will meet the Principals OF the Grammar
Schools at the School Committee Room in the City
Building, Saturday Aft, rnoOn, April
25th at 8 o'clock, to consider the matter Of the
length of the afternoon sessions of the Grammar
Schools. Parents and citizens interested are respect
fully invited to be present and express their views
Per order of the S. S. Committee.
j. w. COLCORD, Secretary.
The usual May vacation in the public Schools will
commence on Monday. April 9th, and continue one
week. Per order of the s. S. Committee.
ap22d3t j. w. COLCORD, Secretary,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-04-24

OVER tenement in House No. ia Spring Street.
~ Inquire Of MATTOCKS g. FOX, So Middle
Street. 80 fe4dtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-04-24

1.-TWO Gentlemen and their wives and two or three
Il single gentlemen can be accommodated with
pleasant rooms and board at 70 Free street. oc7tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-04-24
IN BANKRUPTCY.
Assignee's Sale of Ladies' Boot
and Shoe ManufaCtOry.

HAVING been duly authorized by the U, S. Dis
III trict Court for the District of Maine to sell at
private sale the machinery, fixtures and appurte-
nances in the Ladies' Boot and Shoe Mandatory
Newbury Street, in Portland, recently occupied by
Norris Hull & Company, we shall receive sealed
bids for the same until O'Clock p. M, FRIDAY,
April 24th. 1874. Arrangements can be made for a
long lease of the building which is well adapted to
the business, being 30 100 feet, supplied with gas
steam and Sebago water, having three stories and
now in good order for machine sewed work. The
purchaser can have the refusal Of completing the
work now on hand at tariff rates. The city of Port
land has voted exemption from taxation. The As
signees the right 10 reject any and all bids.
The bids will be opened at the time specified, and
until that time will be considered confidential Fur
ther particulars can be obtained by application to
the Assignees. The establishment will be open for
examination until the time appointed for opening
lids CHARLES P. MATTOCKS,
' GRANVILLE c. TYLER,
Assignees in Bankruptcy of Norris, Hull & Co.
ap20 Wv
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-04-24

To Let.
MYTH BOARD, large pleasant rooms. Suitable
w for families or single gentlemen.
At 81 Free Street. jn24#1w thep tt
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-04-24
Wood and Granite Blocks.

DROPOSALS will be received until FRIDAY. Nav
Il 1st, from parties who desire to contract with the
City Of Portland for laying Wood Pavements for
the ensuing year. Proposals must state tine price per
square yard of pavement laid the kind of treatment
proposed, if any, and name of pavement to be laid
the City to make all excavations and furnish sand for
foundations.
Also, from parties who desire to contract for
Granite Block Pavement to be laid the en-
suing year Blocks to be 6 to 8'long so to 81 Deep
to wide; state price per square yard Of pave
ment laid. The City to make all excavations and
The Committee reserve the right to reject any or
all bids. Proposals to be addressed
CHAIRMAN,
Committee on Streets Sidewalks and Bridges
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-04-24

A SMALL place. three miles from Portland, pleas
"A antly located on what is known as the Fore
side road, consisting of story and half House
with ell, good barn with sheds attached together
with ten acres of good land. Said buildings are in
good condition as to wood work. The above desra-
uars inquire at 21 Merrill corner of Turner st1 eet
Portland. j. A. WEIGH.
mill eOd2m*
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-04-24
For Sale.

A TWO Story House in good repair. Containing
"A finished rooms. Convenient for two families.
.nr,. Enquire at 55 York st.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-04-24
HOulSe for Sale.

A II story House on Bracket Street, near Pine.
"A 10 rooms, convenient for two families. Lot
large enough to build another house. Price $4,000.
Apply to VIM II. JERRIS, Real Estate Agent.
ap14 d3w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-04-24
Farm for Sale.

IN Buxton, situated on the main road leading from
l. Moderation to Gorham Corner one and one-half
miles from Moderation Village. Also near Water
mans Mill. Farm of twenty acres well divided into
pasture and tillage. Good soil, well situated for
crops this year. with fences in good repair. Also
well watered. Good house, barn and work shop.
The above will be sold on very low terms. For
further particulars enquire of
GARDINER FLOOD,
apr14d3W* Standish Corner Me
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-04-24

ST. Louis Journal: Young journalists
should bear in mind the fact that, next to
hsh, boiled eggs afford the greatest amount of
brain Lateral. Intellect on the half shell
may thus be placed within the reach Of the
humblest itemizer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-04-24
For Sale,
For Sale.

HOUSE 107 Cumberland Street. Enquire at the
Ii House from to O'Clock P. M, or at 20 Com
lnercial Street during business hours Of
mh30eOdH j. B. DONNELL.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-04-24
REAL ESTATE.
SUMMER HOTEL FOR SALE.
FOR SALE.

Little Chebeague-The Most Beautiful
Of all the Islands of Case0 Bay.
1t contains one hundred and for
A<ISA-N ty acres of land, thirty of which is
HmTHA-R covered with beautiful Grove.
kLG 9Gi2 The balance is the very best Of TIL
EEazzz3lzsE1 lage land. The buildings consist Of
The Sunny Side Hotel,
large new house, completely finished and furnish
ed throughout; large barn and house, bowling
alleys, ice house, and dancing floor in the grove
never failing well Of good water: The location OF
this Island, with its advantages for fishing and boat
ing its beautiful grove and building, renders it one
of the most desirable places among all the Islands
for picnics and parties.
For further information apply to VIM, SENTER
No. 81 Exchange St., Portland. mc9eodtt
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-04-24
EDUCATIONAL.
NOTICE.
N OI1CHI.
U. s. INTERNAL REVENUE,
SPECIAL TAXES.
May ], 1874, to April 80, 1875.

The LAW of December "a. 1872, requires every
person engaged in any business, avocation or en-
ployment which renders him liable to SPECIAL
TAX, TO PROCURE AND PLACE CON.
sPICUOUSLY IN HIS ESTABLISH.
MENT OR PLACE OF BUSINESS
STAMP denoting the payment of said SPECIAL
TAX for the Special Tax year beginning May 1, 1874,
before commencing continuing business after April