davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-12-21

Hydrophobia has Of late been extraor-
dinarily prevalent in London. Hardly
a day passes, says the Lancet, without
some fresh cases being recorded, and
the attention Of the medical profession
has been closely directed to the nature
Of this most terrible disease. The data
thus far gathered are valuable, not -
much as establishing new facts, but IN
corroborating and shedding more light
on some which have hitherto received
little notice. From the conclusions now
reached II appears that sharp distinc-
ton Is drawn between mental hydropho-
bia and the genuine disease. An adult,
when bitten bv il dog supposed to pc
rabid, passes through period Of intense
mental perturbation, suffering all the
aconics Of doubt, apprehension and
forcboding. THESE mental disturbances
induce symptoms closely resembling
those Of the genuine disease. The mani
fcstations Of hydrophobia in men are
pervcrsions Of the nervous centers, and
disturbances OF the reflex center and
highest physical organs. The former i
tolcrably uniforn,ithe latter extremely
variable. There il a remarkable varfa-
ton in the period Of incubation. The
disease may he latent In the system for
as long as three years. This accounts
for the outbreak Of the disease in appa-
rently healthy dogs. The popular ices
that 4 person once bitten has peculiar
liability Of developing the disease At IN
tervals Of seven years after the occur
renee Is sheer nonsense. Three years
seems TO be the longest period Of incu
baton known.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-12-21

Lien me yer umbrella minnit!"
Such was the exclamation Of Jones as
he rushed into the Office Of Squire Lick
single, yesterday.
Certainly, certainly" said the
Squire. laying down his newspaper
and taking a fresh chew Of iine-cut,
. glad 10 accommodate YOU" and he
opened drawer in his desk and began
rumaging through his legal forms and
blanks.
Jones darted into the corner, seized
the green bingham relic and was pre-
"Stop, stop, stop!'' said the Squire,
raising his hand majestically; "not SO
fast young man. Wait till ] make out
the necessary papers"
Jones dropped the umbrella. On his
corn, of course. After pumping his lame
foot up and down, and tying hard knot
in his countenance, and undoing II
again, be echoed:
The necessary papers?''
EYES," said the Squire, sternly,
sthe necessary papers" and he contin-
ued his search among the blanks.
The right one found, he filled il out
in jiffy and handed it Jones to sign.
As Jones read the paper his knees
knocked together. II was mortgage
on his house and lot as security that he
would return the umbrella in good or
der within fifteen minutes. He faltered:
"Wh-why, Squire, only want 70
borrow your umbrella to run across the
street with. III fetch it back in two
seconds!n
The Squire showed his spectacles up
over his bald spot until they formed two
sky-lights in his intellectual roof, and,
looking Jones full in the face, said;
"You only want TO run across the
street. You'll return it in two seconds.
Young man, than's what they all say
take no stock in il. Man wants but
little here below, but, by the Coed
Samaritan, when he wants his umbrel-
la, he wants it. i have known people
in my time who have listened TO the
song of the siren, who came TO borrow
umbrellas, until she had transformed
them into a people without an umbrella
between them and the pelting storm. l
am not one of that kind. have lived
long time. have accumulated for
tune. Why? For the simple reason
that I have not spent my substance in
buying umbrellas. That umbrella
which you hold in your hand is certain
" not Of uncommon beauty, nor j. i Of
great value. 1t is simply gingham
umbrella. A green one at that. But
il answers the purpose for which, etc.
have had it since was boy. WhyP
Because no man, neither the san of man,
has ever taken it beyond the range Of
my vision without first signing over his
) estate that he would return it in good
condition. 1t may not seem neighborly,
but it's business. Here is the mortgage,
there is the umbrella; without beats the
rain OF heaven. You have your
choice;' and the old man resumed his
newspaper.
: Jones thought Of his wife and babies
, and the pleasant home that was all his
own. Then he looked at the rain that
was pounding at the door and windows,
, as If 10 got in out of the wet. A glance
at his new overcoat, and Jones was de.
cided.
"I'n risk J" he said, and, stepping to
/, the desk with measured tread and slow,
he clapped his name to the mortgage,
and was Off with the umbrella. OIL CITY
y Darx,et
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-12-21

Personal and Literary.
Whittier will be 20 next month.
Miss Mary Anderson is going to
France next year, there TO study art.
Kate Field has been giving her lee
ture on Charles Dickens in London
with success.
The Harpers paid Longfellow 81
600 for /" Keramos," which Is about $40
line.
Mrs. Elizabeth r. Elicit was not a
genius, but she made 100000 through
her writings.
The London Society Of Compost
tors have a library o1over 1000 volumes,
which are circulated among the men,
beers.
viii Carleton, author Of "Farm
Ballads is lectnring an the Eastern
States, and j. favorably spoken Of by
the press Of that section.
DR.. Edward Hammond Clarke, the
author Of the book " Sex in Education
died in Boston on the I'd. He was grad
uated from Harvard College in 1871,
was formerly Professor Of Materia Med
lea Al the Harvard Medical School, and,
NJ tue tiiAtt va Hts bEtAhs "1- 1h wv
seer Of Harvard College.
DIR. DE villiers, who Is preparing
for publication by engraving and pho
Biography fac-simile edition Of Guten-
bcrg's Bible, has discovered in the
course Of his researches Gutenberg
signature on the back OF a letter Of in
diligence dated 1854. An exact fac
simile is being prepared, and II will be
printed with a pamphlet tracing its his
tory and giving many particulars in re-
gard to the origin Of printing.
The London Times in an editorial on
Stanley says: at will be remembered
10 the honor Of the press that the fina
discovery Of African geography was
made by newspaper correspondent
IL is easy for the world at home to avail
itself Of the result OF the enterprise dis
PLAYED in the descent Of the Lualaba
and 70 criticise the methods employed
but we must acknowledge the admira
bic courage Of the gallant explorer.
man might as well allow himself TO b
dropped from balloon into the mid
die Of the Atlantic in order TO see wher'
the winds and currents would carr,
him. The undertaking Of Mr.. Stanle.
was in all respects a launch into tn
dark. The grand result deserves all tn
honor that we can render the man.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-12-21

There are 10 glass-furnaces in Pitts
burg and its vicinity, 80 Of which are
now in operation.
A Christmas beef, weighing BIB
pounds, goes from Kenton County,
Kentucky, to the Cincinnati market.
Henderson, Ky, has II tobacco
stemmeries that shipped last year,
mostly to Liverpool, 1922 hogsheads.
The pineapple flavor furnished to
ice creams and candies is reported as
produced from butyric ether or acetate
Of butyle, both produced from coal tar.
"A Stockbridge, Wis, Indian far
mer planted eight quarts Of old dent
corn last spring, and harvested crop
OF 500 bushels Of sound corn from the
same.
A. Cole, Of Oconto, Wis, raised
from ] pumpkin seed this year, %
pumpkins, aggregating also pounds in
weight, the largest one weighing 2lO
pounds.
Kangaroo hides are an important
article Of export from Australia. They
makethc most pliable leather that Is
known, admirably fitted for boot-lcgs,
gloves and riding-whips.
The largest number Of bushels aver
aged per acre in corn in any county in
Illinois is given TO Schuyler, which is
81, while the smallest number is given
to Mason County, and drops down TO 20.
The English manufacturers seem to
have given up all hope Of ever again be-
ing able TO supply the American mar
ket with their goods, and have become
thoroughly Indifferent about our re-
quirements.
"A seed-man Of San Francisco, who
has just returned from Oregon and
Washington Territories, tells Of new
kind Of wheat there which has three OF
four heads on a single stalk, and which,
they assert, yields As high As 100 bush.
els 70 the acre.
-Pcmmican, the favorite food in the
coolest parts Of British American, i
made Of buffalo meat and fat. The
meat is thoroughly dried in thin slices
and then pounded almost 10 powder
with clubs or stones. Ii l. next put in
70 bags of buffalo hide, and mixed with
IT. own weight Of boiling fat. Thi.
compound II wonderfully compact, and
very small quantity i enough for :
meal
AT the Exposition in Paris mex
year a special jury will be appointed 4
investigate the several recent electrical
inventions which may be presented fol
competition. The most sanguine cx
pectations are entertained in France 81
the complete victory Of electric ligh
over the old-fashioned gas illumination
which il is predicted will soon be alto.
gethcr abolished and superseded by tn,
better and cheaper product Of modern
science.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-12-21

The Chinese students in our East
ern colleges wear petticoats, which are
strikingly feminine In appearance.
The Rev. Thomas Vim, Of Henry,
H., Il about to sail for Japan, In the
interest Of Presbyterian missions.
The Boston School Committee has
adopted an order authorizing the. Com
mitiee on Night Schools 10 organize a
Latin school Tor girls in that city.
The salaries Of the Philadelphia
school-teachers have been reduced 10
per cent. Municipal rcformcrs generally
commence with the schools.
The Germans Of New Haven have
petitioned the Board of Education for q
separate school, where their children
may be taught English, so that they may
be able to attend the public schools.
The Seventh Day Baptists are pros
ecuting missions in Europe with consid-
cradle success. They have lately organ
lied church Of Is members In Haar-
lem, Holland, and have other congrega-
tons in France, Italy, Switzerland,
Prussia, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and
ViGAt III At0Ans
AT recent meeting Of the School
Superintendents belongingt 10 the North
eastern Ohio Teachers Association the
plan Of teaching arithmetic 10 children
Of was generally disapproycd-at least,
in numbers higher than 10. The ques-
ton was finally decided BY vote in fa-
vor Of adopting 10 as the rule 10 be
practiced by young pupils.
Miss Inez White, Of Delaware, O.
who graduated in the class Of rs at the
Ohio Wesleyan Woman's College, i
now following classical course in the
Ohio Wesleyan University, the two in
stitutions having been united last Sep
tember. The Woman's journal bragg
that Miss White cooks, washes dishes
makes beds, sews, and scrubs for an en-
tire household. and has no difficulty IN
keeping up with her classmates.
The Episcopal prayer-book ha'
been translated into the Sioux language
An edition has been printed interleavet
with the English. The Sioux language
is melliAuous, and well suited to pnr
poses Of devotion. The responsive sery
Ice Of the Episcopal Church is well re-
ccived by those OF the Sioux who gathe
for worship, although the men do no
very heartily unite in theresponses. Tn
squaws make good the lack Of servic'
Of the male Indians, and are heard Yer.
distinctly.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-12-21

A boy named Streck, aged about
IA, was fatally injured by the bursting
Of grindstone in the cutlery works at
Canton, Ohio.
Lizzie Kloepper, aged IL, daughter
Of Henry Kloepper,of Fort Wayne, Ind,
was fatally injured by falling into ket-
tie OF scalding water.
-Emma, aged II daughter Of Wright
Lancaster, Of Richmond, Ind, stepped
backward into an open cellar-way at
her fathers residence, and struck upon
her head on the lower step. A large
metallic ornament upon her hair ribbon
was forced into her skull, causing a Sc
rious, and probably fatal, wound.
The family Of William McGlothlin,
living on East Fork, Boyd County, Ky,
went to neighbours, leaving no one but
child or years old at the house.
The door Of the structure, ms Is the case
frequently, opens outward, and Is fas-
tened by long latch-string. The child,
in playing about the door, in some way
got the string looped over its head, and,
pushing the heavy door open, it was
swung out over the high doorstep, and
when the family returned the little one
was hanging BY the latch-string dead.
Recent suicides: Ohio Mrs. Jane
Bohnert, near Tifin; insanity. John
Reifenstein, farmer, near Ada; financial
troubles. Philip Leber, farmer, aged
55, at Hunts Corners, near Sandusky
insanity. VIM. Rylestine, aged 80, near
Dunkirk insanity. Miss Sadie Mccall,
aged 80, daughter Of Rev. ii. Mccall
at Malvern; insanity. A young mar
named Rifienspire, near Kenton; finan.
cial troubles. w. w. Learned, Bos
ton drummer, nj Observation-Disclosures
james Allen. at Burgen. John A
Long, at Danvillc. III. III. Mcdonald
at Greensboro. Michigan Orrin Car
ter, aged 30, at East Saginaw. q. r
Weber, at Detroit; jealousy .-Friti
Zomhcimer, at Wheeling, West Va.
George s. Parsons. conductor on tn,
Texas and Pacific Railroad, at Kauf
man, Texas; Edward A. Manice, ;
wealthy lawyer, New York City.
Shooting accidents: Benjamin
Parkinson shot and killed himself In Ad
ans County, Ind; Monroe vickers
aged 10, was shot and killed by hi
brother while hunting near Elwood
Ind; Sam Parkison, .Jr., aged n. sho
and killed himself at AIuncie, Ind.
Thomas johnson shot and killed him
self while cleaning gun, near billiard
o.; Walter Van Lennen, aged 10, sho
and killed himself with q pistol, Il
Evart, Mich. Thos. Crawford, aged IL
was killed BY the discharge Of guI
while placing It in wagon, a
Richland. Mich; Charles Waymoth
was killed BY the accidental
discharge Of gun which he was carry
ing down stairs, at Frankfort, Ky; Ar
thur $. Thompson, of Nashua, n. III.
was killed by companion while gun
ming, near Bradford, Conn. Augnstu
Fitch, aged 10, was killed by his broth
cr's gun while the two were hunting
near Waterford, Conn; DIR. j. q. ID
Wolf was killed BY the discharge Of hi
gun, ut Mount Pleasant, Iowa.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-12-21

Jules Ferry, the French Republican
leader, Is said to be threatened with in
sanity from the excessive use Of hair
dye.
A confidential clerk Of the Roths-
childs, in Paris, lately abscondcd, after
robbing his employers Of over $500, 900.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-12-21

when q girl begins to take an IN
,~rest IN the arrangement Of young
800 recEtie. Il 4 an infsllible sign q
something more serious tnsn s's'ei'!
gard.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-12-21

Religious exercises have been pro-
'hioited in the New Haven public schools.
There are upwards Of 10000 Sun
day-schools in the United States, with
about I, 00O, 900 scholars.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-12-15
Alarrio9es.

On Wednesday evening the 18th in
slant. by Rev. J. &. Bowman, at the
residence of Mr.. John Myers, near Shep-
herds,own, Mr.. CHARLES HENRY
WRIGHT to Miss MARY ELIZA,
BETH WEIS, both OF this county.
In Baltimore, on Nov. II, 1877, by
Rev. DIR. Laftvere, JOSEPH ID. BA-
KER, of Frederick City, to EMMA N.
CUNNINGHAM, daughter OF the late
William ID. Cunningham, Of Berkeley
county, West Virginia.
On Wednesday evening, November
%. at the residence of the brides pa
rents, in Baltimore, by Rev. ). Nj. Hart
sock, NATHAN Ii. LANGDON, for
merly of this county, to ROSE f.,
daughter of William l.. Nelson.
Dec. 9th, at the Lutheran parsonage,
Martinsburg, w. Va, by Rev. L. NJ.
Cutler, SMITH NJ. VANMETRE and
Miss MAGGIE J. PFTZEl!, both OF
Berkeley county, w. Va.
At the residence OF Geo. 7. Walters,
ESQ, December 4, 1877, by Rev. NJ l.
Cutler, JOSEPH b. THATCHER aud
Miss ELLA X. WALTERS, both OF
Berkeley.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-12-15
t6r Blsnop ELecrEp.-Rey. James

t6r Blsnop ELecrED.- James
A. Adhesion, of Newark, New Jersey,
was selected as Bishop of the new Do
cese of West Virginia, a. the Episcopal
Convention held at Charleston, this
State, last week. Rev. Mr.. Meade, OF
Charestown, this County, was elected
by the Clergy, but not confirmed by
the Laity. He is native of Maryland
and a son of the late Judge Eccleston,
a nephew of the late Archbishop Ec-
cleston, of the Catholic Church, and a
brother-in-law of Mr.. S. NJ. Shoemaker,
of Baltimore. DR.. Eccleston is indoors
ed by a number of prominent men
known 10 Our people, as man well
qualified, in every respect, for the re-
sponsible and arduous duties Of the Of
fee TO which he has been called. He
was elected Bishop of the diocese OF
Iowa, some two years since, and de-
clined to accept, Bishops White, OF
Virginia, and Lee of Delaware, speak
of him in the highest terms of praise.
He seems to be the right man.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-12-15

tS During our late visit to Charles
town, among the business men we found
our old townsmau. Geo. II. Hagley, ia
king the lead in the Shoe trade. He
moved from Duffields about FIVE years
ago, since Nhicb time be has built up a
line trade, and is now in bis own store
on Main street, one square west OF the
Court House. He keeps very large
stock of Goods, consisting of an endless
variety of Boots, Shoes, sud RuLbers,
Hats and Caps, Underwear and No
iions, Tobacco, Cigars, &c, sc. Be
sides this he keeps force of hands en-
ployed on custom Boots and Shoes. For
good work and low prices he is quite
celebrated. His old friends about Shep.
herdstown may find it to their benefit
TO examine his goods.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-12-15

r@ The CEMETERY FAIR.-The Fair
for the benefit of Elmwood Cemetery
promises to be the event of the ap-
preaching Christmas Holidays. The
ladies having it in charge will do all in
their power to make it a success, both
financially and socially. For fear that
some persons in the community may
not have been called on for contribu-
,ious, they take this method of inviting
all TO lend their aid in this cause of gen
eral interest. They will also be most
happy to receive contributions from old
friends and former citizens Of Shep-
herdstown, who live elsewhere.
The Fair Will be held in Mr.. David
Billmyer's Hall, and will open on Christ
mas Eve, Dec. Path. The Young Mems
Christian Association having very kind
" given the use of their Hall, the Fan
ry Department of the Fair will be open
ed there OH Friday evening. Dec. goth.
Fancy articles sent in previous to that
time will be received by Mrs. B. +.
Harrison. Those sent after that will
be received at the Hall. Other contri-
buttons may be sent to either member
of the Executive Committee.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-12-15

tT CIrY CoUNCIL-Monday even
ing, Dec. 10, 1877, Council met at the
hour appointed, Mayor Fleming presid-
ing, and quorum OF members present.
The minutes of the previous meeting
were read and approved. The follow
ing bills were presented by the street
committee and ordered to be paid
Jno. r. Ray, SLIP; Jeptha Winter
moyer, $l4OO; Lee Williams, a1.6O
]. Brunswick, $3.50; John Stevens,
$3.50; Gregory Bri,ner, S5s.o6; Ben.
Cephas, &C.,; J. P. A. Entler, $4,000.
A bill OF 5000 in favor of Jno. Ii. zit-
tie, for printing, was also ordered to be
paid. There being no other business,
on motion the Council adjourned to
meet OIL the second Monday in Janua-
~, 1873, at 7 o'clock, p. NJ.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-12-15
Chris Mn "a s I.
CHRISTMAS!

lfAGRUpER'S is the place TO buy your
vi Fancy Goods for the Holidays. Toll
ct Sets, Cologne Bottles. Boquet Holders,
fire assortment of Box Paper, beautiful
and novel; Pipes, Cigar Holders, Cigar
cites and Cigars in great variety. would
call special attention to my Whitmous'
fine French Confectionery the best in
the country; put npin Fancy Boxes it is
a nice present always appreciated; also
by the pound or ia lots to suit; always
buy the best and you will always be pleas
ed. DO not forget the place-Drug store
nearly opposite the College.
Il. l.. MAGRUDER.
Dec. Is, 1877 If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-12-15
E;SE.iIsI.Y ED
lS2:s

The old reliable Watch and Clock En-
porium-HutchinSon' old Stand-No. IS
Queen St, MartinSburg, West Virginia.
Having determined TO keep pice WIN the
times and sustain the character OF the Old
Reliable Iewclry Store, respectfully in
form my customers ami the pubic gener-
ally, that | have just returned from the
Eastern cities with 4 very large stock OF
fine Watches, Clocks, Jcwelry, Silver and
Plated Ware, Vases, &C., winch were pur-
chased direct from the factory. Persons
dealing with me will save ut least - per
cent, as | deal direct with tire minufac-
turer and not with jObber. This enables
me to sell % per cent. cheaper than any
other house. AS you will see, save the
jobbcrs profits. | would call special at
tention to my Silver and Plated Ware for
Holiday Presents. This ware is unique
and varied in design and finish, embracing
all the latest styles Of Vases, Casters OF
any size, Salt Cellars, Knives, Forks and
Spoons in endless variety. Great many
rhings too numerous TO mention. We'd
ding and Engagement Rings, Bridal pre-
SCENTS, &c. Full supply or Ladies Cold
Watches, Chains and Necklaces of differ
ent styles. Also celebrated American
Watches from $40 up; warranted hne time
pieces, and viii be sold cheaper than the
same can be bought ut any Flrst-class
Jewelry Store in the large cities. Call
and see me before purchasing and save
money. All goods warranted tirst'class
or money refunded. Watches, Clocks and
Jewelry Repaired aud Warranted. En-
craving done to order. All goods sold at
nv store, such as Silverwarc, &C., will be
engraved free of charge. Call early and
secure bargains. Will take great pleas
ure in showing goods, whether you buy
ornot. Very Respectfully,
H. ). HYDE,
No. IS Queen ST..
Martiusburp, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-12-15

CLARKE COUNTY CLIprINGs.-The fol
lowing sales Of land in Clarke County,
Va, have recently been made t: The En-
ders farm, PIG acres to John Coleman,
at S2O35 per acre; the ''Glen Owen
farm, belonging to the estate of the late
Edward Mccormick, 225 acres, to Pro-
vince Mccormick, at S25 20 per acre /;
the Allen Williams farm, 225 acres, to
James +. Tyson, at $50 per acre; A
acres of land near the White Post, be-
longing TO the estate Of the late +. W..
Massey, at s75 pei acre; tract of 81
acres, belonging to ]. IL. Crebs, TO John
ii. Williams, at FIG per acre; the home
place of Champ Shepherd, ?97 acres, 10
Garter Shepherd, Catherine Cas,leman
and Mrs. S. &. Shepherd, at So 50 per
acre; the Wolf Marsh farm, belonging
TO the estate of the late Is. Ashby, POO
acres, to Alexander Earle, at $50 30 per
acre; the Aldridge tract, containing 2lO
acres, to John W. Mccormick, at SIG
Der acre, and tract of $50 acres adj
Joining the White Post, to DR.. Sum
mcrville, at PIP per acre, both belong.
ing to the estate of the late John Alex
and.r; tract of ia acres, belonging
to the estate Of w. q. Everhart, to
James b. Everhart, al SIT per acre.-
Courier.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-12-15
Rag GoDEY.-Tbis old TIME honored

Rag GopEY.-Tbis old TIME honored
periodical is already out for January.
The publishers have fulfilled their prom
Use commencing with this number by
irving a pattern with each number dur
ing the year 1878. With the January
number commences new story, "The
Hoodlun Band" Now is the time to
Subscribe for this book at the beginning
of the year. Price S.. per year. Ad'
dress Godcy's Lady's Book Publishin g
Company, Philadelphia, Pa.