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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-03-20
Gossip About the AstOrs.

The New York correspondent of the
Cincinnati Gazette writes: William Ii.
Astor Is upward of eighty. He and Peter
Cooper are among the oldest of our native
residents-but what "A difference in their
purposes i'm life, These men can remem-
Der the changes of seventy years, and could
give a series of very interesting reminis-
cences. They a recall to-day when the
site of Stewards downtown warehouse
was near the Jail limits, and when a pond
of thirty acres covered what Is now the
Sixth ward. Aston al remember the
time when his present abode was a COW
pasture two miles out of town /; when his
father bought wild land up there for $500
per acre, and let IL out for enough rent TO
pay taxes. That land Is now worth $780,
600 per acre. All this long life has been
devoted To the care OF an estate and TO get
ting rich. richer, richest. Twenty-six
years ago his father died, and that which
had been prospectively his own passed at
once into his legal possession. The estate
was then estimated at $20.000.000 and il
has since then trebled in value. When his
father came to this city il contained a num-
Der of wealthy families. such A. the Stuyve-
SAINTS, the Rutgers, the Jaunceys, ETC., but
they were all distanced on the road TO
wealth by the newly come German emil
grant.
For many years Astor's residence was in
Lafayette Place. next door to the Aston
Library. and about a half mile from the
land office in Prince street: but last wear
he moved up to Fifth avenue, so as to be
near his o The old mansion had be-
come lonesome since the death of his wife,
and there was probably a fear of robbers,
for the basement, the first floor. and the
second story windows Were protected by
iron bars. Those on the first floor were
constructed so as to slide back. and thus be
concealed during the day time. but at night
the house was like "A Jail, except that il
kept thieves out instead of in. Near this
man-ion stands st. Bartholomew Church.
where the great landholder has attended
service for many years, and where
he Is now frequently seen. As to
the effect of religion upon him. if
ii be judged by his deeds of charity. il Is
very light. | am glad TO see that his son
John Jacob has contributed $500 TO the
general effort i'm behalf of the poor. This
i the first time that | ever heard of the
family doing anything in this cause, and
the sum j. equal to one-tenth of the daily
income OF the estate. In reply 10 the
claims Of charity such men as Aston may
reply h a the poor people should keep
away from New York. But II poor peo-
pie did so. 1t would make a vast difference
with the Astor estate. 1t is because Of
that rush which brings so many people
here (mostly poor, OF course). that this
property i 50 valuable. Take away the
people and these rocky THAT
Were would be worth no more than any
other wild land. A more rcpulsive spot
than the original site of this city l. sell
dom seen, and the concentration of an inn
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-03-20

GENTS WANTED. Something entirely new.
"A Address Philadelphia Novelty Manufacturing
Co., Goa Franklin Street. Philadelphia, ga.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-06-23
EQUALLY GOOD FOR MAN OR BEAST

EQUALLY GOOD FOR MAN OR BEAST.
This Llniment has earned for itself reputa-
ton unequalled in the history of external ap-
plicatlons. Thousands who now suffer from
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, &C., would find i'm
mediate relief from all their pain by using this
certain remedy. II is equally effectual in Cuts,
Burns, Scalds, Stiffness of the Neck, Sore
Throat, Swellings, Inaammations, Frost Bites,
Pains in the Side and Back, Bites Of Spiders
or Stings of Insects. One rubbing will in all
cases give immediate relief, and few appllca-
tions complete cure. On account of its pow
erful penetrating properties 1t is beyond doubt,
the sUREST REMEDY for the most trouble
some diseases to which horses and cattle are
liable II cures Scratches, Old and Fresh Cuts
and Sores, Chafes produced by collar or sad
die. Injuries caused by nails or spllnts enter
ing the flesh or hoofs, Bruises, spralns, Swee-
ney, SPAWN, Thrush, and all diseases which
destroy the boofs or bones of the feet. Fnll
directions accompany each bottle. Prepared
only
by Crawford az FObcS.
141 Market Street,
| 29bly PHILADELPHIA.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-06-23
Sheep Raising.

The papers state that Mr.. II. G. Abbott,
of Yassalboro', Maine, fenced off ten acres
of land, so poor that nothing but white
and yellow weeds grew upon it, and turned
upon it fifty sheep and kept them there for
two seasons. They ate up every green
thing. In the spring of the second season
there sprang up green coating, showing
that grass was coming so fast as to induce
withdrawing of the sheep the third season.
The result was crop averaging two tons
to the acre on one portion. and two and a
half on the other, of the best quality of hay.
The weeds had nearly all disappeared.
This is another proof of the favorite infu-
ence exerted by sheep on farming land.
This subject is worthy the attention of
farmers in the back country, where sheep
can be kept without danger from dogs and
where sheep husbandry can be made profit
able. If the placing of sheep on poor land
will produce such results as are here given,
certainly there can be no way by which the
farmer can better improvehis poor fields,
il such he has. Sheep can be well kept
where cattle would find it difficult to get
living. Wool does not always bring a
high price, it is true but this, with the
lambs and sheep sold, will add to the in
come.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-06-23
Agriculture.

Agriculture is the most certain source of
strength, wealth, and independence. Com
merce flourishes by circumstances precari-
Gus, contingent, transitory, almost as liable
to change as the winds and waves that
watt it to our shores. She may well be
termed the younger sister, for, in all emer-
gencies, she looks to agriculture both for
defense and supply. = Cotton.
The first three men in the world were a
gardner, ploughman, and grazier; and
if any man object that the second of these
was a murderer desire he would consider
that as soon as he was so, he quit our pro-
fession and turned builder Cooley.
In ancient times, the sacred plow. en-
ployed the kings, and awful fathers Of
mankind. d.-Th0nlson.
In the age of acorns, antecedent to Ceres
and the royal ploughman Tnptolemus, a
single barley-corn had been of more value
to mankind than all the diamonds that
glowed in the mines of India.-H Brooke.
Trade increases the wealth and glory of
a country but its real strength and stam-
ina are to be looked for among the cultiva
tors of the land. LORD Chatham.
In moral point of view, the life of the
agriculturst is the most pure and holy of
any class of men pure, because it is the
most healthful, and vice can hardly fluid
time to contaminate it and holy because
it brings the Deity perpetually before his
view, giving him thereby the most exalted
notions of supreme power, and the most
fascinating and endearing view of moral
benignity. JOHN RuSseJ.
The farmers are the founders of civiliza-
tion.-Daniel Webster.
And he gave it for his opinion, that who
ever could make two ears of corn, or two
blades of grass, to grow IL pom spot of
ground where only one grew before, would
deserve better of mankind, and do more
essential service to his country, than the
whole race Of politicians. .-lSWUt
Command large fields but cultivate small
Ones Virgil
The frost is Gods plow, which he drives
through every inch of soil in the world,
opening each clod, and pulverizing the
whole.-FulLer.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-06-23
Household Suggestions.

If you are buying crrpe is for durability,
choose small figures.
Save your suds for garden plants, or for
garden yards, when sandy.
If your fat-irons are rough, rub them
with line salt and it will make them smooth
Wood ashes and common salt made COM
pact with water will stop the cracks of a
stove, and prevent the smoke from escap-
ing.
To clean Drowned porcelain kettle, boil
peeled potatoes in it. The porcelain will
be rendered nearly as white as when new.
To ascertain whether bed be damp OF
not, after the bed is warmed, put glass
goblet in between the sheets, and il the
bed be damp, in few minutes drops OF
wet will appear on the inside Of the glass.
Honsekeepers should know that small
piece of paper or linen, moistened with
spirits of turpentine, and put into bureau
or wardrobe for single day two OF three
times is a sufficient preservation against
moths.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-06-23
Meac Pension Lar.

TNDER an act OF Congress approved March 8,
1873 widows of officers who were killed. or
died OF disease contracted In the service are now
entitled to 500 per month for each OF their chill
dren.
The guardian of a minor child of a soldier who
heretofore only received $500 per month pension
Is now entitled TO $40. per moth.
Soldiers who receive Invalid pensions can now
have their pensions increased to any sum or rate
between S8. and sl8. per month
Soldiers who have lost their discharges can now
obtain duplicates.
Fathers and mothers who lost sons in the serv-
ice upon whom they were dependent Tor support,
can also obtain pensions.
The Undersigned having had over ID years ex-
perlence In the Claim agency business VIII attend
promptly TO claims under the above act.
Call on or address
LEWIS POTTER,
Attorney for Claimants,
New Bloomfield,
2Otf Perry Co., Pa
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-06-23

aB- Powdered nitre is good for removing
freckles. Apply with soft rag moistened
with glycerine.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-06-23
Never K1IOICN to FNiL!
TAAONPSON'S
Fever & Ag1Lc POlCderS
FOR THE
PERMANENT CURE OF CHILLS AND FE-
YER, DUMB AGUE, OR ANY FORM
OF INTERMITTENT FEVER!
The Greatest Discovery Of the Age {!

TFHERE are no diseases so debilitatlng in
Il their effects upon the constitution as the
above, and none more difficult to cure by the
usual modes of practice. The Fever and Ague
Powders will effect a cure in cases of the long
est standing, as well as prove a preventive in
the forming stages of disease. Being purely
Vegetable, they act with certainty on the dis
ease, totally eradlcating it from the system,
and preventing return at any future period.
Why waste your money and health In trying
every medicine you hear of, when Thompson's s
Fever and Ague Powders have never failed to
cure the Chills in any case.
REASONS WHY THEY ONLY SHOULD BE
USED:
Their Reputdtion Is Established. - Thousands
of testimonials have been received, showing
that these Powders have performed miracles in
curing cases of long standing, many of them
considered hopeless.
There is no Risk in Taking Them. They
contain nothing injurious, and, therefore cause
none of those lingering diseases so often the re-
suit of the many nostrums of the day. Physi-
clans recommend them as far superior to Qui-
nine, or any other known remedy, for they leave
the system in healthy state, and the patient
beyond the probability of relapse.
BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITS. = The
genuine are put up in square tin boxes, with
"Thompson's Fever and Ague Powders'
stamped on the lid, and the signature of
"Thompson IL Crawford on the Wrapper
No others can possibly be genuine.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-06-23

{ ALL KINDS OF Printing neatly
4 executed at the q" BLOOMFIELD
I TIMES" STEAM JOB OFFICE.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-06-23

gB- There has been no rain in Georgii
for thirty-dve days, and the drought is Sc
riously affecting the crops.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-06-23
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

We invite communications from oil persons who are
Interested in matters properly belonging to this de
partment.
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PRINTING
National Republican., 1874-05-15
THE DISTRICT IN CONGRESS-
APPROPRIATIONS IN
WHICH THE DISTRICT Is INTER

DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS IN
WHICH THE DISTRICT Is INTER
ESTED.
The House yesterday, while the deficiency bill
was under consideration, allowed the following
amounts for the District: For the payment of
navy pensions, $4,000; for salary of deputy COM
missioner of pensions, $500; salary of medical
surgeons, s., 400; to pay John W. Wright for rent
Of building corner Of q and Eighth streets. for
one year. $4,000; for the Soldiers and Sailors
Orphans Home, to be expended under the direc-
ton of the Secretary of the Interior, $ll, ,35097
provided that hereafter child or children shall
be admitted into said home except "the destitute
orphans of soldiers and sailors who have died in
the late war on behalf of the Union Of these
States" as provided for in section three Of the
act entitled TAN act to incorporate the National
July 25 1885, and provided further. that no child
not an invalid shall remain in said home after
having attained the age OF sixteen years; for the
the Insane in the District Of Columbia, being
deficiency for the service OF the present fiscal year,
$11 3Je; for the Columbia Institution for the Deaf
and Dumb in the District Of Columbia, to enable
the trustees of the Institution to pay the amount
vet due on the purchase Of the estate known as
Kendall Green, SO, ,55E. 70, to Be expended under
the direction of the Secretary of the Interior.
For expense incurred in alterations and improve
ments made necessary by the change of grade of
Eighth street, in order to provide IN entrance for
the mail-wago1s to the courtyard of the general
post office, &, 5,6333I, and to pay for grading OF
Streets around the Department, $3.50. To pay
superintendent of free delivery In the Post Office
fourthclass clerk and the salary allowed by
law, s70o For rent Of house 7l5 street North
west for Post once Department, s4,8SS.ss, and
hereafter contract shall be made for the use of
aPprOprIaton s iir Fhpi have Yys aaSS sa
For cOntllQipg impE6rcments and buildings at
the Botanical garden, $1,000 For improving the
Capitol grounds, and for sewers and street-lights
for same, 50 OG0,
National Republican., 1874-05-15
~ rJ.E
TRADES UNION.
AN EIGHTHoUR MASS MEETING TO BE


HELD.
The central committee Of Trades Union met
last night at Mechanics hall Mr.. J. +. White
more in the chair, and J. E. Nugent secretary.
NJ. ]. Curry and w. H. Harvey were admitted
as delegates, to fill vacancies in the representa-
tion from the brlcklayers' association.
Mr.. Maher, from the committee on arranging
for o mass meeting, stated that the members of
the House OF Delegates had been spoken to on the
subject, and no objection was made to allowing
them the use of their hall next Monday evening.
He also stated that Congressman had been in
vited to speak on that occasion.
One Of the members was opposed to any mem
Der of the House OF Representatives addressing
the meeting. He thought their services could be
dispensed with.
Mr. Robinson thought that the eIght-hour
movement originated in the National Legisla-
ture, and it was now enjoyed in all tho Govern
ment workshops Some of the strongest speeches
he had ever listened to advocating eight hours
had been made in the Senate and House.
The report was received and funds appropriated
to make the necessary arrangements.
Delegates from the bookbinders' and plRsterers'
associations stated that their societies had made
appropriations for the relief OF the bricklayers
now on n strike.
Mr.. Herman said the painters were willing, and
would assist the bTicklayers as far as possible.
Mr.. Robinson stated that the stonemnsOns had
at q special meeting, contributed $50 for the re-
lief OF the same organization.
The question OF holding a mass meeting was
resumed, and next Monday night fixed as the
time, when similar ones will be held in other
cities and towns throughout the country.
The meeting then adjourned.
National Republican., 1874-05-15
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

The House was called to order at tho usual
hour, and the proceedings opened with prayer.
Mr.. Dyer introduced q bill in relation to tho
responsibility Of railroad companies in cases Of
accidents, providing that cause Of action shall
survive after the death of the plaintiff. Referred
to the Committee on Laws and Judiciary.
MIR. Underwood introduced the petition Of Jas.
ToUles Referred TO the Committee on Indebt-
cdness -. ..-- .. 90 o.
Mr.. Brewer offered o resolution requesting In
formation as to the authority Of the Board OF
Public Works to permit the Baltimore and Po-
tomac Railroad Company to leave stock cars In q
filthy condition on the public streets. Referred
TO the Committee on Railroads. -
Mr.. Robertson introduced n bill for tho relief OF
Brasher Beander. Referred to the Committee on
Claims.
Mr.. Urell, from the Committee on Appropria-
tions, reported back House bill making an appro-
pIiation Tor the pay of assessors. Read second
titne. 2
A message was received from the Governor,
transmitting Information in answer 20 resolution
requesting to be informed ''by what authority OF
law tho Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
havelald track along / street northeast across
First street and Delaware avenue" Read and
referred to the Committee on Railroads.
On motion of Mr.. Boswell the House went into
Committee Of the Whole to consider the new code,
Mr.. Urcll iD tho chair.
After reading for some time the committee rose
and the House a-touE1ed.
National Republican., 1874-05-15
DISEASES OF THE HEART.



DA COSTA.
The third Of tho Toner course Of lectures was
delivered last evening, at MsrinsNs hall, by Prof
Da Costa, to large audience. Prof. Henry in
trodnced the lecturer in graceful and approprl-
ate sFecch. The lecturer commenced by speak
ing sf the muscular action q the heart and the
destructive Influence which all our strains and
violent exeFtions exert upen IT,. These evil in
huences are often brought about by mental emo
tions.
1t fs familiar to all Il you that parties who
suffer much from indigestion are often troub ublod
with palpitation and functional beating. There
is generally pain In these cases. 1t Is sometimes
in the region OF the heart, and Is felt shooting
through the arms and other portions Of the body.
The respiration does not appear to change, but at
rate OF one hundred and twenty beats n minute.
i will tell you what causes this over action and
what is rs dire results. Tobacco is o narcotic,
nervous structure OF the heart generally superin-
duces in it functional disorder. This is not in
reality caused by the use of tobacco. but 1t
the abuse of IL.
Tea drinking holds n prominent place among the
stimulants which create . functional disorder of
the heart, in some cases OF which, If the parties
continue its immediate use, 1t will certainly as
sumo n more rigid nature, and at last result in
death. Long ensagements rank next to tea in
this respect. Many cases have come under my
immediate supervision where young men, who
have been engaged for years to young ladies of a
sentimental and filtration turn OF mind, have ac-
tually contracted the functional disorder, which
has eventually lead to their death.
The oVer-action and over-excitement of fever
patients before they have became sufficiently re-
vtved from o long course Of fever has often re-
suited In tho most aggravated disease. Let the
heart overwork itself while in state OF weakness
following a fever, and you create not only per-
sistent functional disorder but an organic disease
OF the most alarming and serious type. These
functional diseases are in reality the starting
point OF the actual disease which leads to serious
consequences and generally to death: Tho chief
organic disease from oyer-exeEtfOn is enlargement
Of the heart.
Its the nervous clement that is first mt fault
and creates functional trouble. This trouble
and unless this is remedied serious results must
naturally ensua. He considered rowing and base
ball not injurious in any respect unless It is
ried on in an immoderats manner, and In conclu-
sion hoped that his audience would have learned
the great necessity Of being moderate in all our
exercises, temperate in our diet, and control our
passions
National Republican., 1874-05-15
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

A fine saddle mare for sale.
gentleman desires q CLERK ship.
See adyerscment Of Seneca stone.
See advertisement Of Thos. Russell.
See ordinance of the Board Of Health.
New spring goods at T. N. NaudaIn's.
Massachusetts Republican Association.
New books at W. H. & u. H. Morrison's.
Rafie for horse and buggy this evening.
Republican Central Com nittes meets this even
ing.
The building corner Tenth and D streets for
rent.
House and lot No. 2l2 street northwest for
sale.
semLannual session Of the Grand Lodge, I. o.
@. T.
See the entries for the Ass race on Wednesday
next. 49,. .r---.. o..
railroad.
Sealed proposals for doing work for the Board
OF Health.
Novelties in fancy silverware at N. W. CALI,
Bro Co.'s
Brsun's famous autotypes of Paris on exhibit
tion at Ware n Ohoate 4 Co.'S.
Geo. Truesdell will sell on Tuesday, Juno 10, at
$50 p. m, Q valuable and uell-imprOved country
residence near Arlington, Va.
National Republican., 1874-05-15

Robert Roberts, an Englishman, has tried
numerous ways Of getting living during the
past ten or fifteen years. He was once medl,
cal student, once teacher, twice policeman,
and finally he became q soldier. A military
life was too monotonous, 90 Mr.. Roberts soon
perience, however, had given him an idea as to
q new method Of procuring subsistence, which
he speedily put into practice. He presented to
several yictuslers documents certifying that he
was q recruiting sergeant, and was billeted
upon them. Some Of the inn keepers paid him
not to infict himself upon them. Mr.. Roberts
ingenious scheme did not work long, however
He was arrested, recognized as a deserter, and
he will not ply any Of his many callings for
sometime hereafter.
National Republican., 1874-05-15
FUVERAL or arBS s1roo6.

The remains OF the accomplished wife of Gen.
Edward NJ. McCook, Governor of Colorado, was
buried yesterday from tho residence of her friends,
Gen. Morgan l. and Mrs. Smith, No. 14ls K
street. There were present, among others, Presi-
dent Grant, Postmaster General Creswell and
Secretary OF War Belknap. The pall-bearers
were Admiral Reynolds, Senator Chandler, Col.
Bacon, Generals Whipple and Babcock, MIR.
George Alfred Townsend, Mr.. Riddle and Gen.
Smith. The floral decorations were superb. The
body was deposited In the chapel OF Oak Hill
cemetery, awaiting removal to Steubenville, Ohio.
Rev. DR.. Watkins, Of the Church Of tho Epip-
hany, read the service.
National Republican., 1874-05-15
REAL ESTATE SALES.

Messrs. Latimer & Cleary, auctioneers, have
recently sold the following property: Lots 1o3 and
lO4 in GIberts subdivision Of square e75, to Benz.
Van Horn, for $3.50 Also q fine four-story resi-
dcnce on Fourth street, near Maryland avenue,
being on lot 0. In square $50, to James A. Brown,
for si0,5oo. Lot a. In square 40, improved by a
two-story framo. situated on Fifteenth street, be-
tween Rhode Island avenue and R streets north
west, to James A. Hagan, for 81 1850; and west
half OF lot /, in reservation lettered A, and
improvements, consisting of q brick residence,
and situated on Missouri ayenue, between Four
for IS, 500.
| Thos. E. WaRgaman, real estate broker, sold
yesterday lot "A, square 3os, TO Thos. Z. Evans
Tor 001 =