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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-10-05

Milton's blindness was the result Of
overwork and dyspepsia
One Of the most eminent American
diyines having for some time been com
PEELED TO forego the pleasure Of reading,
has spent thousands Of dollars in value,
and lost years Of time. in consequence
Of getting up several hours before day
and studying by artificial light. His
eyes never got well.
Multitudes Of men and women have
made their eyes weak for life By the too
free use Of the eye-sight, reading small
print and doing fine sewing. In view
Of these things, il Is well TO observe the
following rules in the use Of the eyes:
Avoid all sudden changes between
light and darkness.
Never begin to read or write or sew
for several minutes after coming from
darkness to a bright light.
Never read BY twilight, or moonlight,
or on very cloudy day.
Never read or sew directly in front Of
the light or window or door.
II Is best 10 have the light fall from
above obliquely over the left shoulder.
Never sleep 20 that, on the first wax
ing, the eyes shall open on the light Of
q window.
Do not use the eye-sight by light %
scant that il requires m effort to dis
criminate.
Too much light creates glare, and
pains and confuses the sight. The mo-
ment you are sensible Of an effort 10
distinguish, that moment cease and take
. walk or ride.
As the sky i blue and theearth green,
il would seem that the ceiling should be
. blush tingc. and the carpet green, and
the walls of some mellow tint.
The moment you are prompted to rub
the eyes, that moment cease using them.
DR.. Hall.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-10-05

An enthusiastic Prcnrhmsn- named
L. Plongeon has been exploring the RI.
ins Of lucafan, and hn< made some dis
coveries which put Stephens, Norman,
and his other Predecessors completely
In The shade In letter that We find
In the Boston advertiser ne tells az
conversation with an intelligent Indian
native, wherein he WAS informed that
there was very old house called the
Akab-sib, and in thar house writing.
which recited that a day would come
when the inhabitants of Saci would con-
verse with those Of Ilo (Merida) by
means Of cord, that would be stretch
ed BY people not belonging to the coun-
try
This seemed TO be q description or
prophecy Of the telegraph, as the local
tiles mentioned are 20 leagues apart.
The traveller was naturally skeptical,
but some months later, on arriving at
Chicken. he inquired about the Akab-
sib, which means dark and mysterious
writing. He was diBected TO il and
found Il contained 10 rooms. The slab
on which the inscription was said to ex-
ist was at last discovered, and having
been carefully washed wonderful rev.
citation met his eyes They were in
white on black ground. We quote:
MRS lie Plongeon stood by nv side,
studying the characters as they gradu-
ally appeared more and more distinct.
To our establishment, we soon discover
ed the cord mentioned by Chable. II
started from the mouth Of 4 face (Which
represents the people Of Saci), situated
near the right hand upper corner Of the
slab, then runs through is whole length
in slanting direction. and terminates
al the ear Of another head (the inhabit-
ants Of Ho). The inclined direction Of
the cord Of line indicates the topograph-
ical position Of the respective cities.
Saci (valladolid) being more elevated
above the level of sea than Ho (Meri-
da)- But imagine now our amazement
at noticing the strange fact that the
mode Of communication that Chable
ignored was-by means Of electric cur
rents Yes, Of electricity. This fact is
plainly indicated BY the four zigzag
lines, representing the lightning. com
ing from the four cardinal points
and converging toward center near
the upper or starting station, and also
by the solitary zigzag seen about the
middle ofthe cord-following lis direc-
tion-indicating a halfway station.
Then the electric telegraph. that we
consider the discovery par excellence Of
the nineteenth century, was known Of
the ancient liza sages 5000 or 1000.
years ago. All, Mill novum sub sol
EN-, And in that slab we have a clew
TO the deciphering Of the Mayas inscrip-
tions-an American Rosetta stone"
The writer refers his readers to
photograph Of the stone which he has
BY way Of confederation. but we fear
that, even il veracious, his judgment Is
not equal 10 his archaeological enthu-
siam His story Is very Interesting,
whether true or ialse-lincinnaf Ga
zefts.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-10-05


A Russian bulletin of the eoth says the
blockade and bcmbardment u Ple,nA con-
tinue. Information via 81. Petersburg Il "a
the encct thai hostiliiie< In Asia Minor have
been resumed. The first division 81 ths
Russian Imperial Guard has passed
through Rcumania and the passage Of
the second has begun Communica-
tion has been effected between
Osnan Pasha and the forces on the way %
relieve him; the rcsictnaiing Of PIesna 4
therefore expected soon. A Con~tantinople
correspondent states that In well informed
circles there it's said the Porte win not ac-
cept mediation while single Russian SOL
dier remains on Turkish scil.
II was reported from constantinople that
. terrible battle was fought a Bicla on the
3i~t, In which the Russians were terribly
beaten, with loss OF 400 killed and sou
wounded.
A Vienna correspondent says. The en-
counters near Biela on the 3lst are said 70
have been greatly exaggerated by the Turks.
According 10 information received here they
were drawn batsle~, and the forces engaged
not large.
The Russian account Of the recent fight
ing at Biela claims that n the close Of the
engagement they held all their positions
Three infantry divisions Of the Russian
Guard reached Biela on the 18th, one Of
which will remain in thar neighborhood
while the others will be dispatched 10 Pisv-
ma IL h stated that the Russian and Rou-
manian Losses before Pieyna exceed Is 90
killed and wounded. The Turks have sue
eecded in revictualing the garrison II
Pleyna-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-10-05

Mr.. j. +. Fields relates Of an aged
Bostonian a very piquant little story.
The venerable gentleman had never
read Shakspcare's plays, and was ad-
vised to do 30 during the winter then
approaching. In the spring the giyer
q the advice casually asked II he had
read any Of the plays. Yes. ne had
read them all. .'Do YOU like thems"
ventured g.. feeling his way anxiously
TO an opinion. "Like them replied
the old man. with effusive ardor; :. that
i not the word. sir. They are glorious,
sir. far beyond my expectation. There
are not twenty men in Boston. sir, who
could have written those plays"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-10-05

irst ballot, BY an almost unanimous vote.
The platform deals mainly with state Affairs,
and has no alusicn 10 National iinanecs.
The platform adopted BY the Maryland
Republican State Convention heartily COM
mends the efforts Of President Hayes 20
.restore = Just and saluiary Goyernrnenl
Throughout the south. and the kindlicst re-
lations among all IL inhabitants"
The New Jersey Prohibiticnists have nom
mated State ticket, headed BY Rudolphsls
Bingham for Governor. At44
The New York State Grcenback Conven-
ton, held on the 3oth, nominated ticket
headed BY Francis 4. spinner fer Secretary
Of State. The indianapolis platform was
adopted without change.
John Rhode was hanged 1t Newcastle,
Del, on the 3lsf, for the murder OF James
Temple.
Two trains on the New York Central Rail-
road collided near Rome, on the 2ist, on ac-
count Of . misplaced switch. Wm- Hem
erickson, fireman. Joseph Durlin, brake
man, and j. c. TAnnard. mail agent, were
killed, and several others more or less in
jurcd.
Inc SiAifm0ut savings D4uA VI NtN ttih
recently suspended, and the President,
sherman Bredweil, has been arrested for
illegal diversion Of the funds.
The business portion Of the cityo Key
port, n. j., was burned on the night OF the
alst. Loss about Sls0,ooo; insurance about
$4,000.
The Republicans Of New Jersey have NOM
mated william A. Newell for Governor. The
platform heartily approves the policy Of
President Hayes, and favors the early re-
sumption Of specie payments.
A wilkesbarre (Pa.) dispatch OF the s5th
says that the striking miners have finally
agreed to accept the compromise offered by
the mine owners, and work will probably BE-
resumed immediately throughout all thai
region.
Gen. Mcclellan has accepted the Demo
cratic nomination for Governor Of New
Jersey.
The First National Bank Of Cortland, y,
r., was recently robbed Of package con-
tanning bonds and ether securities valued Al
100000, belonging to private individuals
No clew 70 the thief.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-10-05

"A lady asked . little boy how NJ
liked the new baby. " don't think she
agrees with me,r he replied. "Why
doesn't she agree with your 80 don'l
know he said; q but 4 couldn't bear
70 Sc mother kiss herr
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-10-05

The Massachusetts Republican State Con.
vention, held on the 19th, renominatcd Gov
Rice. The resolutions are strongly com.
mandatory Of the Administration Of Presi-
dent Hayes, favor resumption Of specie pay.
ments II date not later than that nov fixed
BY law, and oppose al further grants Of
land Or money q subsidies to private cor
porations.
The New Jersey Democratic State Con.
vention, held on the 18th, nominated Gen.
George b. Mcclellan for Governor on the
The daily gazette., 1877-05-26
Senator Morton's Letter

The letter ofSenator Morton as re-
ceived here as indicating his purpose
not to take direct issue with the
Pres sident's Southern policy, though 1t
is as thorn in his side. Also that
Senator Morton will do all he can to
get Kellogg into the Senate, but that
he has not much hope of success.
The daily gazette., 1877-05-26
PRESIDENT MACMAH0N DE-
u FENDS HIS COURSE, -

PARIS May 20, President MacMahon
visited the Exhibition buildings to-day
Oonvers,ng with Commissary General
Kranz aud others,:he, said "'rhe rumort
OF the postponement Of the Exhibition will
open May l, 1878. as announced. / am es-
pecially desirous OF protecting the freedom
and security of this great enterprise" Al
a reception yesterday OF, the Eysee the
Pre- sident said 81 am conscious Of hasine
fulfil lied a great duty. l haye'remained' and
IistiH remain absolutely within the bound,
of legality. 1t is because 1 am the guard
ian OF the Constellation that acted as
havd. To attribute to me an intention" O
assailing the Constitution isoa misconstruc
ton of my character. The country will soor
com pfeheud that my sole aimiisi the saliva
ton Iof France and the government she ha,
aiteh herselfu The Moniteer announces
that Important changes hot judicial authOri
ties are approaching. 1sAHi p8 ,H5ba9
The daily gazette., 1877-05-26

81 TIE, POINT BREEZE RAcEs.-There
was "a fair attendance at the closing ,ra-
ces at Point breeze yesterday. The 2 SO
race was one-sided d, affair the brown
three straight heats; time, 2 2s, 2,SO. 2,s7.
Sadie, Bell won second money and Mol
lie third, In the ,free-for-all race lren
was distanced in the first heat. Adelaide
was awarded first money. The winning
time was; 2.22, 2.22. 2.24, 2.26A, 2.25, Az.
Thennfnisnad race OF the 2.29 class wa 8
decided in favor OF Lady Khdeer; time.
The daily gazette., 1877-05-26

aelphla and New York Exchange fur
AN regular DepOsitors without charge.
The daily gazette., 1877-05-26

The coronel g. inquest IN the Saratoga
launch case at Chester, Pa, adjourned last
night without rendering a yerdict. Ths
mayor has called meeuHR of citizens for
this evening to aid the families OF The VIC
tins of the disaster.
The daily gazette., 1877-05-26

The ii We internal revenue districts, which
now embrace Nav Y lrk city and l. ,ng
Island, will be consolidated ,i1to three dis
tricts after Juue 80.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-23
VagabOlsd Dick.

A chill December day was draw
ing to its close. The keen wind
swept with wild rush across the
hills, and catching on its wings
shower of floating flakes, flung them
with sudden fury into the faces Of
the passers-by, who covered before
the gust, and hurried on their home
ward way.
All but Dick; poor, shiftless Vag-
abond Dick, who shufiled along, his
mittenless hands thrust down deep
in his pockets and the streamers on
his tattered coat fluttering in the
wind like flags of distress. He was
in no haste to reach home why
should he be? He knew very well
there was little fire in the broken
stove, and only bit Of corn-bread
in the cupboard; that the feeble
babe moaned ceaselessly in its era
die over which little Annie kept ver-
virgil and that Jennie's face, white
as the pillows it lay among, wore its
old look Of hopeless waiting. He
was lingering on the way, waiting
for the darkness, that he might not
see the look Of utter despair which
would creep into her hungry eyes
when he returned to her again emp
ty-handed. "He had done his best
and vfailed," he muttered under his
breath; and, to his credit be it said,
he had fought for work faithfully all
the weary day; but the few that
wished for help could employ that
which was more trustworthy fol
who would believe in such sudden
reformation2 that the drunkard, the
idler, in a word, the vagabond OF
the past, reused to new life by his
feeble babes plaintive cries, and the
haunting look of sorrow in his wife's
sad eyes, had determined to make
one more effort to shake of tht
chains which Incidence and crime
had bound around him; to be ono,
moro . man. HE had done hi
best and failed" 80 it was no ordin
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-23
Facts for the Curious.

Ninevah was IA miles long, 8
miles wide and 46 miles round,
with a wall 100 feet high and thick
enough for three chariots abreast.
Babylon was so miles within the
walls, which were rs feet thick and
100 feet high, with 100 bronzen
gates.
The temple Of Diana at Ephesus
was 100 feet to the support to the
roof. 1t was 100 years in building.
The largest of the pyramids is
4S1 in height and s53 feet on the
sides. The base covered IL acres.
The stones are about go feet in
length, and the layers are 20S. It
employed 350,OO0 men in building.
The labyrinth in Egept contains
500 chambers and 12 halls.
Thebes, in Egypt, presents ruins
81 miles around, and contained
$50, 900 citizens and 400, 900 slaves.
The Temple Of Delphos was 50
rich in donations that it was plum
dered Of s5O,0O0,OO0, and the En-
peror Nero carried away from it
200 statues.
The walls Of Rome were 12 miles
around.
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Ihe old sione aridge.

The Old Stone 8ridge.
The arch ia fallen, the roadway, too,
IL sunk in places ana fallen through,
And the walls 1T the sdcs haze, stone by stone,
BY frost and fTeshct been oyeT,hrown;
And many crevice, and rut, and ridge,
Cut up and disGgure the Old Stone Bridge.
With retter road and bridge more new
The tide OF travel have now 70 do
B,r still beneath IL the bright brook brswls
With flashing eddies and waterfalls,
And dragon fly, water fly, wasp and midge,
Bask at the base of the Old Stone Bridge.
remember the freshet that swept il away
As well NJ IL 1t were yesterday.
All night through the gorges the tempest had torn
Its shrieking path, and the rising morn
Had revealed the great trees fallen in ranks,
And the brook a torrent o'ertopping it's banks
The meadows were flooded, there was naught seen
To tel where the old Stone Bridge had been,
when We though. Of the miller's cabin and mill
That had stood 80 long at the foot of the hill,
And, running along the brow Of the ridge,
Found them gone too, Al well as the bridge.
, remember how frantic my father appeared
How we worked at the raft, and at length were
stoercd
And poled by the men through the waves and
To yon gray hammock, whose willows still lift
Their weepers aloft, and which then stood
A dripping island amid the food.
The miller. his wife and daughter we found
,ncng the dank willows, safe and sound,
j - morning 'hc icss of a little one
lat had aoated afar in IL, crib alone
q hirlei away 10y the waves unspent,
rs the mill and the cabin 20 pieces went.
hst vsbaie tem cher, ard, "a swiftly sank
the r.ouat ain -orrcut from 6aak 10 bank,
The h'tle voyagsr We esviai
N his sianch pine craiie afoa' O. TIE tide,
And moorcd to yon oak that s'ill lays hare
It's thick-twisted roots on the north bank there.
The bridge was the ruin you now behold;
But still love to sit by its archway old;
I still love TO linger and loiter alone,
with memory, over each mouldering stone,
And to watch the dragon fly, beetle and midge,
Glance and bask at the base Of the Old Stone
Bridge.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-23

A correspondent Of the Rural
New Yorker describes his method
of setting strawberry plants, by
which he did not loose three hum
dred out of ten thousand plants.
After having selected hardy plants,
he placed them in pail and COW
cred the roots with water. He
planted them as soon as possible,
taking singly from the pail. His
instrument was planting trowel.
He has also found this method sue
cessful in planting seedlings, ever
green's, and small plants- ~
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airy defeat, you will perceive, that
was driving him homeward this
night empty-handed, heavy hearted,
hating God and man.
In this bitter mood he crossed the
bridge, climbed the hill, and strobe
along the frosty road, the bleak
commons stretching wide on either
hand, the wind shrieking dismally
in his ears, and the twilight falling
rapidly. Just then sleigh passed
him by, so closely that the gallant
steeds spurning the road with scorn-
full hoofs, covered him from head to
foot with a shower Of snow, and
through the misty veil Dick caught
a glimpse of well-dressed, COM
fortable-looking man who drew the
warm robes closer around him, and
casting a glance Of utter contempt
upon the poor ragged pedestrian,
touched his spirited horses with the
whip and few on his way. 1t was
the second insult Barton Moore had
offered him this day, and as the
sleigh swept by, he clenched his
fists with a savage oath. How he
hated him. This wealthy, honored
man, the pride of his townsmen, the
hope Of his church, the friend of the
poor and the distressed as he had
been styled, and yet, in the days
gone by, these two had been school
mates and friends; had shared the
same sports and studied the same
books; the Damon and Pythias
of the village school. Then Barton
Moore had been a poor lad, strug-
Cling bravely against poverty, igno-
rance, and the dishonored name his
father had bequeathed him, while
Dick, nursed in the lap Of luxury,
the idol Of doting parents, the heir
to vast estates, seemed destined to
know the smiles Of tickle fortune.
Years went by. The boys grew
to manhood and entered on life's
duties with hopeful hearts, and one
night the great house on the hill,
Dicks boyhood home, was all ablaze
with light and full of the fragrance
of flowers and the glory of song,
and Jennie June, the sweetest and
fairest of the village girls, placed
her hand in his and promised to love
and care for him till death should
part them; and then the bonds that
bound the schoolfellows fell away
Barton Moore could forgive his
friend that he had borne away one
by one the prizes at school, the lau'
rels in his profession, but there was
one thing he could not forgive
The love of Jennie June was the
one boon he had craved above al
others, and when his talented school
mate succeeded where he had failed
| there had worked in his heart almost
unconsciously to himself, a deadly
hatred for his former friend.
He had his revenge. Only yeal
had passed by when the great house
on the hill was in the hands Of al
auctioneer. There had been fail
ure, and Dick, honorable to the last
gave up all, and taking a tiny cot
tage, removed thither with his bride
He had still his profession, in whicl
he promised to attain distinction
and with youth, health and love
they were as happy as twain coult
be; so a few glad years went by
then the demon of ambition entere'
into Dick Selby's soul. He was hon
ored and beloved, he held Offices o
trust, but others were more honored
took precedence on all occasions 0
public importance, and Dick, fille'
-. - - a. -
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the warm room. A word to his
wife, and in few moments delic-
ious meal was spread before the
bewildered Dick, who, completely
overwhelmed by this sudden change
Of affairs, had no powor to speak.
AS the warmth penetrated his chill
ed frame, and the fragrance of the
choice food greeted him, a picture
OF his starving wife and little ones
in their dreary home rose before
him, and the tears fell unchecked.
In a moment Barton Moore's hand
was on his shoulder. "Take cour-
age, dear Dick; we will care for
them next" he said, diverting his
thought; and Dick, faint with long
fasting, needed no farther urging.
Meanwhile Mrs. Moore, whose
womanly heart needed no further
suggestions, was packing a large
basket with innumerable dainties
calculated to please an invalid's
palate, and in few moments more
the two men were walking side by
side down the frosty streets. Into
his old-time friends listening ear,
Barton Moore poured the story of
his penitence, and his new resolves
for the future; and as they clasped
hands in the moonlight, all the old
bitterness and hatred passed forev-
er by, and they felt that to them
Christ had indeed come, and hence
forth would rule and guide them.
And a Merry Christmas indeed
was that which followed. In a
pleasant sunny room, where flowers
bloomed, and warmth and frag-
rance cheered the heart, Jennie lay
upon sofa, drinking in the joy
and gladness of the blessed day,
while Dick, strong and manly as of
old, sat by her side and painted
bright pictures of the future, which
they would share together.
And the prophecy was fulfilled.
Love and care brought back the
rose to Jennie's cheek, the light to
her eye. There were dark places
in the future for their feet to tread,
but Barton Moore's helpful hand
assisted them over, and after few
years, Dick, leading man in his
profession. honored, happy and
wealthy, was able to repay che old
debt.
But there was one thing which
he never forgot. In the darkest
hour of his life, a friendly hand
bad saved him, and henceforth he
became the friend and helper of the
of the erring: tender and patient
with the weak and sinful, and when
in after years Barton Moore heard
for the first time the story of the
terrible temptation which had as
sailed poor Vagabond Dick on that
winters night, he was ready to
grant forgiveness for the dreamed
of deed, and to thank anew the
kind Providence which had soften
ed his heart and saved himself and
loved ones from dreadful fate.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-23

Bay,ies Great Merchsntile College, Ksckuk,
Iowa, on the Mississippi. Nireteenth year.
About sirty dollars pay 40 expenses. for Mem
bership, board and stationary. Book-keeperr,
Ss.%ss EsEss S2ssssSs sssa Rsse.d
fsf redueed Good stusstcos. No yscssion'
Doa't fsiI 70 sddsss frof. Miller Ksohus ioyss'
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CENTENNIAL REDUCTION
In Advertising.

Three thousand. two hundred and ffty dollsrs
worth Of newspaper advertising, AZ publishers
schedvle rates, given for 800, and three montns
,,ote accented in payment from advertisers OF res
,ona,hilify. A printed list, giving name, charac.
tcr. actual Daily and Weekly circulation, and
Schedule Ratos Of Advertising, sent free 70 any
address. Apply 10 Geo. y. Rowell 8 Co., News
paper Advertising Ass"'e' ~ ~ a7a.
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,'.s j. B. FUTILE,
Attorney at Law
Office in Hitchcock block, Alpena, Mich.

"a, J McTA VISH, M d.,
Physician, Surgeon, &c. Office front room over
Bostwick's drug store. Sc