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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-12-01
Not Used to that Sort or Ammunition.

A miner. with q revolver in each
bootleg. and gallon of California
whisky under hi, LAS. was iluuziug
i1 che streets II Dcltvo1d CITY. Ig the
BlcS Hills, when suddenly stranger
happened t1 brush against him. out
came % pistol from the right boot. and
up WeHt the right arm with 90 flourish.
o. Now look yer, every body Boz tlI~ ser
-u -h; look a. me and crawl I'm
Wild Cat Tip, from Bear Gg.ch. Git
OCT here, q half "a dozen of yer, and
form a line of battle, cause / can't
hold ON to this yer hammer much long
e-; so trot 'em Outr Some one I'm the
crowd fired pistol FRI The air, and sim
u.t1ne0u-ly rotten egg struck Tip be-
tween the eyes. I'm murlerodtv ho
yelled dropping his pisto. and falling
heavily On the ground In "a moment
be came to himself, and, s.raightcn.
iuC Up, remarked plliufivlly, " BOYS,
let me see the CALDER of that gun wha,
shoots er-s.'-Itrgini1 (Ncg) Egter.
PRISE
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-12-01

>Irr-r,' r.a--.. sFlhlcau-llage-.I
~ hairtrT r.mf- olt 90 th.- clal-. 10 seems
Oh ll- - fr. trTk lr-t lmparraCr- ttaf The
ORGANS 20 rr.I'ir opinion NJ iea-f should no
seize this ouuurtunIfT o. fan partisan -errI-
melt. n l- "a time when parti-ln- need o.
summon their eau.iur. their reason and f1tir
.eu-c OF far pIaF 20 4Il their di.cs.rr1srf.
. we ara, o. arrive al au Ilf- i-tnf opinion
and tu-f moral -fI-e = events. A. fnfF
fa.-. lu re-tr4 O. luui-iara. which D. fhe
crucial point. We fortunately have TIE ma
teriaI fDr tn.ersa.t candid opinion . the
disposition Ui .ll.r- there. Two ECars a-o
tii- winter Rep lHI.eau Congress lent d
strong committee 20 Investigation O. THAI
~'afF fo satisfy The country ~ % the reaf
stale n thing. which hal .roEn 10 nuf =
two Governors. tso L.Ei-iafures. and fps
state buFtruiltri- celt-uGire iu arms. We
reprinted Yesterday morning. fha impre--
-iur- brought Hark hf the ReplhIiean mem
her- ~ fhlr con uif.ee. huf - tire subject
D. .'lA Ners fre-a. ant TIE EJnffirra .esrls
10 De- one ~ tl' i,a journals sIfa a memory
E'lt- 'hrA your YEAR. .C tse- a-uin o. rfelr
totle chief points 20 that tesiissorv.
The election 20 i,-- On Loui-iana va
properly cnarae'-rizei - President Grant
POI message a. "a gigantic fraud. T ard
tue eject fral hnfe = fhe state va thrown
ouf tf tor-re--. D. what the fraud con-
sisted o. EtII shown iy senator Csryaerfer-s
" '. r''.aAll- rs D. -n-lll lt4
~ h.h i.rigrnlur Board. or Demo
,IA'ir l'.'n Board. took The returns =
-aI 20. Dor Tee Which gave NcEnsrg
''..' aiN hfH-- .a-"s3 vote. and -
,-.-ri tin cooked them up thai thfY EaFs
h'i'-- $50. Naif- and MrEnerE 49,.
tlNfl- were fhu- tempered with tF
ltA faic fu.ian'' Board which
-' i ii- i.r-tl- af.-1. II Or had teen
.--i- i'a "-'y ministerial Iowei o. count
f,lt' and which hu- tloItutlg u.urT.ed
t.-. l"Nff-- Nlih-ut tlr evidence - a-iu-
Ii.."o- % fraud h-.T- slal-it-et-
pa, PM -''-, alu nI-i elet aleu Gov.
I" power
i''a. j. ruHllrln Returning Board
-'-'.- lnai ihe i.rIa'a.irans thrUu- Illr
~" l14 been '- inundated aud
it ii'm fle polls. AL they probably bad
tA.fut-'h -h M Poster rather
followed the zane oalr-t.
--l-ini Pa wholesale the l0eaI vote The
EhtN p A.. ~ 1.fitr- uCw Re-
81 'hii.iilAif fur o. lce- President
. a. 't Ht"r-e p Loar auf w. u.
rtt' i Naitt. ,-f- ihaf Oh. Returning
.AA'N '.c.lt keri nui ~ pnNer The
h' we're In iir rgal majority. tlecii--
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-12-01
4 Conductor who was Living Within
His Salary.

There were several good stories told
az the conductors banquet last even
ing. but the one that created the most
laughter was that which was related by
Conductor McElroy, from Pennsylva-
MA. He said that a conductor on an
Eastern road was approached by
seedy-lOoking individual who wanted
% set free ride, as he didn't have
any money.
"Au right" said the conductor. $50
forward into the smoking car, and IN
liN YOU al right
soon afterwards the conductor ap-
peared In the smoking car 90 collect
fare from the passengers. He took up
fare from every body except the dead
beat and another man, who happened
90 be the superintendent If the road.
TIE Superintendent noticed that he had
overlooked this man, and asked him
why be- bad done &C..
Why, that's q conductor" was the
reply
"His appearance does not indicate
u. Look at those clothes" said the
Superintendent.
"Well," said the condu tor, "he
can't help thar. He's "a conductor on a
. Western road, and be Is one OF those
/ fellows who try.n 90 live within their
salary; and that's what be has come
to-
This was satisfactory 20 the Superin-
tendeut, and the man Obtained his ride
without further inquiry. Mr. McElroy
stated that there was nothing personal
in the story Omaha Bee.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-12-01

New York Consumes the most ovs
ter-, lu proportion To popu. ltion, OF an
Che cities of the country, and Washin -
ton comes next, while Baltimore, viii ch
PACKS and ships most OF any, falls far
behind In consumption.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-12-01

james Bradley, aged Is, residing
in Angus Township, Bay County, Mich,
set "a trap-gun in the woods for game.
While visiting the place on the 'Yilow-
ing day his foot caught in the strings
of the trap, discharging the gun, and
he received - buckshot in his side,
which caused instant death.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-12-01

Etrh- - tecf Fianof - tae-t frla Irls-r
mfttosl- Hrd -Eai1ft lf.-bli-ifs EiI tat1s ras
rtolcs $40 . t1-st 80 I- f-t krrales-. y
sl.lrrh iAe a. r-itl.lu l-ial -hth slccsecs
GO power ig .f- add
The Morning herald., 1876-02-28
ChG7scery Suit.

At New Castle on Friday and Saturday
before the session of the Orphan Court an
important case in chancery was tried. The
suit is brought by the heirs of the late John
Harris, deceased against John A. Harris,
his son, for the recovery of 1000.
The main points of the case are as follows
The parties are ship carpenters The late Jno
Harris, however, has been dead since 1873
being then in his 9th year. Previous to
his death, his son leased the shipyard of
his father, which was then at Water and
Orange sire cts, and afterward sub-let t,pay-
ing TO his father, in the meantime, several
thousand dollars. The property was con
demned by the city about two years ago o,and
John Harris, however, contends that he
paid the father in notes for everything,
which is shown by the books ofthe deceased
kept in his own handwriting
Tho case was argued before Chancellor
Salisbury and Judge Walhs. Bayard and
Pepper for the defendants, and Bird and
Smith for the plaintiffs. No decision has as
yet been rendered.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-28
The Route to Cht,tcoteaO,se.

The Worcester R. r extension has beer
completed to the bay, and is now in run
ming order. A pier extending out into the
bay 200 feet, has been commenced and will
lie rapidly pushed forward. This pier will
he well and substantially built, 20 feet wide
with at the end in the water. 70 feet
long. On one arm of the T will be the de-
pot, which, like all the others, will be of q
substantial and comfortable character. The
width of the pier will admit of two tracks, so
that cars may be left on one for the oyster
men to load direct from their vessels, thus
saving the expense of hauling, which item
amounts to a considerable sum during a
season. Chincoteague will now have open
to her good markets for her immense guam
titles Of fresh fish and oysters, besides being
able to obtain her provisions, &C., from
city markets at a low rate OF freight, which
will be of inestimable value to that Island.
Passengers also can now visit Chincoteague
without the tedious process Of hack riding
over miserable roads, at great saving.
The company contemplate many improve
ments during the coming year, which we
shall duly chronicle for the information Of
our readers.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-28
A Church Street Ro,v.

Yesterday afternoon, about two o'clock,
Church street, between Ninth and Taylor
streets, was the scene of a great deal of
excitement, and a disgraceful street fight,
the result of family quarrel. It appear
from what we can learn of the affair, that
Il portion of the family of Mike Kelley, who
lives at Eigth and Church streets, went up
to the residence of Thomas Blakely-the
two families being related-and q disturb
ance was created which resulted in per-
sonal encounter between Kelly and Blake,
which attracted large crowd in few mo-
ments. Both parties were badly beaten
about the face, and the fight might have re-
snlted seriously had not All. Wingate and
George Poundre interferred and after
separating the combatants took them
home. There was no police about the
neighborhood at the time, which is not sur
prising, as the force is limited and the,
beats Of each officer very long.
But subsequently Kelly was arrested and
given a hearing before Mayor White, who re-
quested him to pay the costs, and furnish
bail for his future good behavior. 1t seems
that Kelly was drunk and beat his wife,
which caused the quarrel.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-28
IN african OthelL0.

The readers of THE HERALD already
know the particulars Of the murder COM
mitted at Charlestown last week.
Houston, the offender, since his incarcera-
ton has been quite communicative in a way
regarding the affair, and has made several
confessions. He says that there was a
colored man in the neighborhood, who his
wife thought more Of than she did of him,
and that he could not bear to know that her
affections for others were greater than for
himself. As to his attack upon his son, he
does not talk of, but 1t is claimed that the
father supposed that the son knew of his
mothers predictions for others. Houston
does not claim that his wife was criminal in
her conduct with others. This is one story
which he tells, but he has made several
Others of rambling character. The gene
raj imp ession seems to be that he was
under the influence o. liquor and feared that
his wife and son had wronged him. His
case will be reported to the grand jury as
soon as it meets.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-28
n EAILKDAD CASE,
The ". and n. Cok.pa,sv's Difficulty.

The ". and r. Co'tapa'sy's Difficulty.
On Saturday morning at II O'Clock, Judge
Bradford, presiding At the US. Circuit
Court, heard the petition Of William NJ
Candy, Receiver of the Wilmington and
Western Railroad Company, requesting the
court to advise him concerning the suit OF
D.. j. McMan,s, assignee Of the late An
drew Cranlish, against the company
Cramlish's claim is for about 26 200, a
balance due him, SO it is alleged, for the
construction of the said road, and 1t is now
pending in the State courts.
W. G. Spruance, Esq. represented the
Receiver, and after reading the petition,
stated the facts of the case at length, and
expressed the opinion that the suit should
be defended, and should not be allowed to
go to judgment in deianlt of defence.
Mr.. Bates, for the bondholders, thought
the suit involved so large an amount that
there should be defence of the suit, and
coincided in Mr.. Spruance's remarks.
Mr.. Harrington, for the company, sug-
gested reasons why the defence should be
made by the W. u W. K. r. Company,
rather than by the Receiver.
After somewhat heightened discussion,
the Judge announced that he would give
direction to the Receiver to defend the suit,
in the name Of the company, without In
structing him, in any particular, as to
whom he should employ. r-
The Morning herald., 1876-02-28
Wind Rain and Snow,

I CHARLES, Mo-, Feb. a. A terrifi
and rain storm passed over this place
Pt25O o'clock this afternoon, striking
rorthern part of the city and travelling III
P'hern direction down Main and Second
f's sweeping everything everything in
fay.
EovIDENcE, R. l., Feb. 27.-A light
commenced falling at 6 P. NJ, and still
|'nues. The temperature is above freez-
0nt and the weather is growing milder
aprospect ofrain.
FfALo, Feb. PA severe storm pre-,
NTH. section, accompanied by thunder
"2h'nlny. The ftorm extends west as
s'hlcago. There is no telegraph1c
A1n'catlon with points west of Omaha
Fs'o the storm which probably extends
eiarwost,
The Morning herald., 1876-02-28
TEMPERANCE.
Meeting at the Institute Hall,

The usual Sunday temperance meeting
which was held yesterday, was attended by
about Two hundred persons; 1t was organ.
lied by calling Rev. Mr.. Bristol to the
chair.
Rev. Mr.. Wells in his report stated that
he had obtained several additional names
since reporting last, and the total number
of sigDers to his pledge was now 500, OF
whom % were ministers of the gospel.
Mr.. Wills report was filed up with in
teresting incidents connected with his efforts
in obtaining names to the pledge, and was
listened to with considerable attention.
When he had concluded, Mr.. Pickels sang
hymn. Mr.. Brisbane then stated that in
stead of fhe usual speaking, there would be
an opportunity for all to say what they
pleased. Rev. DR.. Osmund was then in
troduced and spoke in an interesting man.
ner for several moments. He was followed
by Rev. Mr.. Fields who made a few re-
marks concerning the temperance cause
After some more speaking The meeting ad-
journed.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-28
Usss. Boat Clubs.

The boat clubs of this city are beginning
to agitate the preparations for the coming
season, but there has rs yet been nothing Of
an official or definite character accom-.
plished. There is a proposition to consoi
date the older clubs, the "Undine" and
Pioneer" clubs, into one, which is crea-
ting considerable interest among those
who are interested in the sport. If this
takes place, the contest for the season, will
of course, be between tho reorganized team
and the Bachelors. 1t Is said that If the
consolidation takes place, some of the mem
bers of either Of the two former clubs will
join the Bachelors. What the name of the
new club will be is not known, but the old
name" +" Undine" will be retained, probably
Everything now, however, is undetermined
and uncertain, and it is quite as possible
that the consolidation will not be effected as
otherwise.
The regatta for the seasen, 1t is said,
will be the most interesting ever contested
In this city.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-28
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS,

be grand International Rife Match will
place at Creedmore, Long Island on the
ofseptember.
be statue of the la tie Secretary Seward
Rogers, will arrive in America by the
Of June.
be Western wheat market is reported as
arkably weak.
r. Freeman, a prominent banker, OF
hilton, Ontario, was run over yesterday
killed.
ev. Mr.. Green, prominent clergyman
ondon, Ontario, has been committed to
ID trial for forgery.
Thomas Church at Belleville; Onta-
was destroyed by fire yesterday at a
Of $50 900.
he Rev. Mr.. Coggshall resigned, yester-
pay the pastoral of St. Georges Evan
tal Church of Pawtucket, Rhode Island,
With his wife is to be received into the
|holic cummuRion. His late congrega-
part with him with many expressions
fegret.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-28
Mtsos L0cdts.

Board of Education meets tomorrow.
Chesapeake shad have made their ap
pearafce In our market.
The annual meeting Of the Hope Loan
Association will be held tomorrow evening
The annual meeting of the Star Loan AS
sociation will be held on Thursday evening.
The steam tug John E. milford has been
hauledupon the ways at Moors' Ship Yard,
for the purpose of undergoing repairs.
The annual election for three of the Del
aware Fire Insurance Company directors,
to serve the ensuing year will be held to-day
week.
During the week revival meetings will be
held in the Scott M. E. Church, 7th. and
Spruce streets. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to all.
The Active Base Ball Club of Reading
has been reorganized, with the following
players: Messrs. Lovett, Ressler, Warren,
Goodman Dillon, Heifert, Stott, James, and
Gilroy.
There will be preaching in the West Pres.
byterian Church every evening this week.
Revs. Mr.. Thomas, of Chester, and Mr..
Dale, of Media, will assist the pastor, Mr..
Otis. The public is cordially invited to be
present.
The Quickstep Base Ball Asso did not
meet on Saturday, but fixed upon Tuesday
evening, as the time for holding their meet
ing of organization, when it is POSITIVELY as
serted the stock will be subscribed and
officers elected.
The Wilmington Literary Association, a
sketch of which appeared in the HERALD
sometime since, will move into their new
qua uarters on Market street above Tenth,
lbout the first of next week. The club
house will be partially furnished the pres
ant week.
The Christy Senate, an association of
gentlemen who make Mr.. Christy's segar
store at No. East Second street their head
quarters, have subscribed SOL OF to the
Centennial fund for the erection of our
State building. This swells the amount to
more than 81 900, nearly half the sum re-
vuired:
els that the Thousand and One Nights
Waltz, >" said friend at the Opera House
on Saturday evening. "Certainly not" "
said we, why do you ask'" "Because it
certainly has been played here somewhere
about that many nights" The criticism
was eVluenCly JuSC. why WoH OuT VI
chestra learn some new tunes!
The directors of the Institute are now
considering the project of reconstructing
he lecture room, so as to form frst-class
auditorium, with raised seats and cushions,
etc.; also enlarging the stage and furnish
ing it with scenery. Another plan is to use the
large hall for the library and reading room,
md change the present library room into
stores, business Offices, etc.
On Friday evening the steamer Reading
arrived at the wharf Of Messrs. Conrow &
Son, with cargo consisting of 712 tons of
ice; and on Saturday morning the schooner
A. G Paige arrived with cargo of 10
tons. Both vessels are from the Kenebeck
river, Maine. They are now being unloaded.
Conrow & Son have purchased about so, 900
,ons of ice, which will be shipped and stored
here as soon as possible.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-28
Peta01aaL.

Senator Bayard, who has been in town
for the past two or three days upon profess
sional business, returned to Washington
yesterday.
Ex-Governor Groome, Of Elkton, Nd,
will be married on Tuesday next, to Miss
Alice Edmundson, of Baltimore. The we'd
ded pair will Immediately start on tour
through the South.
Manager Mishler has frequently, this
season, says the Beading Eagle" pre-
sented flrst-class entertainments in Allen
town, and the people Of that city have ten
dered him a benefit Oh Wednesday next,
when the Redpath Opera Company will
produce tho "Spectre." The benefit will
be very brilliant affair. Manager Mishler
is well known in Wilmington, and has many
warm friends here. He expects to visit our
city with the Redpath Csmpany.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-28
FOREIGN NEWS.

''Nh OF Schoonbeck, saxony, has
n'''ed and hundreds thrown out ol
homes.
''o'" dispatches late last evening
'"at the intcrnmcnt of Carlists by
N = "as led to the discovery of a num-
french dcserters in the insurgent
'"cy will be tried by court-mar.
" '"SN night; none of the projects of
"aa resigned because of the retire
NJ. Buffet.
"s, ALFONSO has returned to Tolosa.
''e dispatch from Rome says discov-
l., -, '''n made ola great fraud upon
f." l' ''s'' The Kings signature has
o"o D'S'a to a bill for 100000 francs or
,o, marquis Martessage of Milan has
,r r., j." '''al he is the guilty one, and
in u'S'a ", bills for greater amount
''0'ation. He Is uuder arrest.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-28
THE FLREMENS' EFFORT

A Card from the CelteA,.tat Associatto,..
At the request of the Firemens' Centen-
nial Association, we publish the following
WlLNISaroN, Feb. 25th.
Ats stated meeting of the Firemens'
Centennial Association held Wednesday
evening 23d, it was deemed proper and
right and Just 10 the association, that our
object should be placed before this commrl.
nifty in its true and proper light, having
been the subject of calumny and attacked
by two men OF brief and undeserved author
ity, at stated meeting Of cur City Coun.
Gil held 18th ins.., when the question of
granting donation to our Centennial fund
was before that body by the member from
the Ninth ward, Martin Farrell, and the
member fron, the Second ward, H. McTn-
tire. 1t is true that the attack was
by parties who have bat little
influence in this community yet we feel
their attack keenly, and the publishing
committee were Instructed to prepare this
communication aid have the same pub
li~hed in all the daily papers Of our city.
1t is well-known fact that the State Com
mission were accomplishing but little ard
their efforts were likely to prove failure
unless some active acquisition should come
to their aid. The fremen Of this city see
ing this, the question at once arose with
them: Is Delaware, like other States, to
have building upon the Centennial
grounds or not? Viewing the matter as
every true and patriotic citizen should, we
resolved with the aid of the State
Commission and that Of her citizens that
there should be a building, and Delaware
one OF the old thirteen represented in the
Centennial Of American independence; this
building to Re known as Delaware, the
Diamond State House, to be for the benefit
ofthc Commission and the rest of our people,
not Tor few lcunging and ambitious fire.
men, as the gentleman alluded to want to
have this community believe. Our sole
object is for the reputation of our State
and the benefit ofour entire people, nothing
more, nothing less, We have met with such
encouragement that we can say to the 9th
and Second ward gents, that we have
now every assurance that the house will be
built Notwithstanding your opposition to the
city donation, and we shall welcome either
of you under its roof, and to enjoy its con-
venientces if you visit the Centennial
auo VIC az dlu ASSURE YOU GudG Iuc Dullulur
is intended for the comfort and conveniences
OF the people of this State, where her sons
and daughters can meet and exchange
greetings at the arrival of her Centennial
year. In conclusion we would say to our
citizens of both city and State, come
forward each and do your part
to the extent you may feel able to contri-
butte, that building may he erected on
the Centennial grounds, in Philadelphia,
that will be worthy of you as Delawareans,
and save our people from the modification
that will await us all there if our State
should not keep house there as well as sister
States.
Committee-Wm- H. Blake, A. D. Van
dine, j. Crawford.