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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-07-19
MADISON TOWNSHIP library.


The citizens Of Boone township are
Inctified that will attend to Township
business on every Saturday, and II Is
necessary that persons having business
with the township shall come on that
lday.
The library will be kept at A. Ru-
ldolph's store, in Portersville, for the con-
lvenience Of citizens, and persons who
have books belonging to it, are request
ed TO return them, that they may be
properly registered:
CHRIS. RuDoLPH,
Nav g. '78-y. Trustee Boone TIP.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-07-19

~
~ able tracts
No. $50 acres Of good land IA Hall township.
within mils Of the Air Line, a. prices that vi " su'
you All timber.
No. $50 acres q 90 Cd land in Hall township. FOR
y 50 per acre. The oak timber on = worth double
the price.
No. 34-l2o acres Of unimproved land,
at the crossing of tile Rockport and Air
Line Railroads near Huntingburgh,
with enough timber for fire wood on II
to pay for II.
No. s4-An eligible lot IN good locality, with Inn
prcvemenss upon II, In the town Of huntingburg-
No. $50 acres Of finely tImbered land in Marion
township Dubois county cleared. has on II small
|lor house is well wafered. and underlaId with coal
about miles from Jasper and lays well ~ make nice
farm. tl0 per one-half cash, balance on ume
NO $40 acres in Spencer county. a. the CROSSING
o. the Railroad and the Ferdinand and nae r"na. y
Iacres cleared good house, barn te. plenty o. goo.
water about 200 fine fruit plenty of COAL Cheap
Las ESQ; half cash. balance In year.
80 loo43 acres OF land east ~ Shot creek bridge
Loo Jasper and Huntingburg road--cheap % $500 A.
X. -l23 acres in Spencer County. on Dale sns
dnand road miles from ST. Henry and miles IRON
Maria Hill, aud miles from FerdnAud. y" acres 2
I'd land Gne brick building rooms and cellar
two rood barns; plenty q water; two good orchards
good timher- &C.. &C. cheap
CLEMENT DoA~E offers his services
Ito the public for the sale or trade
of real estate. without making an,
charge to parties employing him, I'M
less sales are effected, and then a reason
able commission Il expected. Persons
having real estate 10 sell will find this
desirable mcaas ofreaching the purchas
ling public.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-07-19

| am Just In receipt Of TWENTY-FIVE eases
~ Mcn-', i.adics and childrenS' Shoes. IL
the best Spring styles. and ~ rRlcFs
LOWER mas FvER. Come and see me.
Mems Cali shoes. warranted nj $l.5O 10
$40: Wumcn's Fine Kid Side and
Front Lace. warranted at SLIGO 10 SITS
per pr. Childrcns' shoes al 25c 10 Sl.OD
per pa. / always keep the largest stock
In Huniingburg. and prices lower than
lin the cities.
HENRY LANDGESEBE.
,~flt 1879
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-07-19

SpousIng, cuttevIng, Roofing and lob
WORK promptly Intended 70. Call and
examine stock and prices.
QfkA N: WgnDolom rnnv
New-York tribune., 1878-04-27
MR.. VANDERBILTS TRIP TO ENGLAND
REPORTS THAT HE INTENDS TO ESTABLISH NEW
STEAMSHIP LINE.

REPORTS THAT HE INTENDS TO ESTABLISH NEW
STEAMSHIP LINE.
William II. Vanderbilt will sail for England
to-day the steamship Britannia of the White star
Line II was Tmored downtown. yesterday,
that Mr.. NandeTbts trip to make
arrangements for the establishment of new
line ocean steamers run in connection with
the Ncw-IOrk Central Railroad Samuel +. Bareer, a
director OF the New York Central Railroad will accom-
pany Mr.. Vanderbilt. IL stated at the
Office of the White Star Line yesterday, that
contract had been made between the White Star Line
and he New-YOrk Central Railroad for Onc.half the
European freight carried that road, and that Mr.
Vanderbilt had busin with the managers OF the
steamship line which called him TO London.
when called upon by n TRIBUNE reporter, last night
Mr.. Vanderbilt said that he was going TO Europe for
pleasure and recreation and not especially business
When asked II the establishment OF steamship line
object OF his journey he said, "This s old story
revived, concerning which have nothing TO say"
one OF the umOrs OF the day that Arrangements
had been made with John Roach 10 build steamship tor
the new line Mr. Roach said last evening that he had not
spOEen with Mr.. Vanderbilt in regard 10 the pro
posed steamship line for six or seven months. They
had n conversation at that time, and Mr.
vanderbilt sought TO interest him In the project NJ
definite conclusion, however. reached, and Mr
Roach said lie supposed the plan had been dropped
unwlse ht the present time.
New-York tribune., 1878-04-27
DISSrvsION AMONG RIFLEMEN.

The late action of the American Rifle Team
OF 1877 in arranging for the selection of the American
team tins year, not only TO have resulted I'D
conflict between the and the National ke AssOca-
ton but some OF OF the team Itself
have expressed their dsapprOva Of such action Messrs
HYDE and Jackson claiming that the precedent has been
established. that the Palma is to be shot for by team
selected under the auspices; of the association viii not
bind themselves 20 the action OF the team, ana there
fore send IN their designations L. G. Bruce expresses
the views hut says lie "Wl stand ny thc slalu-
ard. and not desert the team"
The Turf. Field and Farm contains, this week, an eX
tract from a letter John Rigby, OF the Irish Rfe
Team, dated april l3. III which lie states that as the
Irshinen have been to America three times 10 shoot III
matches he believes that the next Ic match should he
across the water and then there would he good pros
pee; OF good Centennial Trophy match III 1879 POI
itcs and tile chances OF war Win RUSSIA nc says, a
kOrb all our attention at present
New-York tribune., 1878-04-27
CITY GAS AT LOWER RATES.

The gas contracts for one year from May !,
1878, were awarded yesterday by the Gas Commission
These contracts are under the law, which enables
The commission 20 begin the contract at period they
choose Following the names OF the contracting cor
pOa tiouS and tee prices awarded for furnishing gas
lighting exngushmg and repairing the lamps IN the
districts named:
New York COMPANY all lamps south o. GTandst at SZ
Manhattan Company, for all lamps between Grand and
Thirty ourthss Sl2 each metropolitan Gas C0mlahy iG
mari of The lamps between ThirtyOurth and ScYenynnih
fs so per lamp New York Mutual Gas Company Tor
mart of lamps between ThtgiOurth and SeNenynnth
ss Sl6 GJ each GOnkcrs Gas COMPANY Tor seECntVtW'
iamuS AZ Riverdaic the Twenty fourth Ward s3 eac
Uarrem Gas Company or the lamps between seventy Dntst
opd Harlem River al $50 per lamp New-IoTG and NewJ er
fey Globe Gas Company, FOR 500 lamps between seventy
ninth.st aud Harlem River. S2O per lamp
Under these contracts il will cost $l59OOo less e
lirlt the streets OF Ncw-Nork in 1873 than in 1877.
New-York tribune., 1878-04-27
STABBED WITH A BAYONET.

A report was received at the COrOners Office
yesterday to effect that Antoine Claveloux. age
twenty-five had died at No. 20 South Ffthave, from
the effects Of wounds inflicted by a sword bayOnct in
the hands OF Jean Baptste Gorut Oh December H. 1871
Coroner Eu ger found the funeral taking place. This
was delayed while he made his examination He found
that CavelouX manufacturer Of artificial leaves, lad
been suffering from affection of the lungs is
wife, mother and younger brother lived with
him. On the floor beneath them lived GOrut.
4 GuaTrel took place between the two men. because
some one frequently left front door open Gorut at
length tad vcIoIx that # he left the open again
ne would get a taste of "a sword bayOnct." On Decem-
Der H. CavclOux was going down stairs when he was
met ut the bottom by GOru Some words cnsucd ana a
lttle son of GOrut handed his father sword bayonet
Claveloux attempted to escape but rs lie passed Gornt
he received two with the bayOnet, one IN the elbow
and one III the back. GUrut arrested The next day
and taken before Judge Duffy, who committed him. On
March 6 he was brought before the Court Of General
sessions and discharged.
CnvelouXs wounds did not at first appear to he dan
reruus subsequently, however, inflammation set III, and
Dnarruty aggravated the lung disease. On Wednesday
he died and physicians in Attendance considered us
death due to Of the wounds but dd net report
the case to the Coroner until today when the underta
kcr informed them C could not barry the body before the
Coroner was informed OF the death. The post -m0rcm
examination showed nothing 10 indicate that death had
been caused by anything Oh her Ihan consumption IL
/, the opinion OF Deputy Coroner GOdschmdt that the
wounds may have hasteued the mans death, but can
not be considered as the immediate cause.
New-York tribune., 1878-04-27
WORK ON THE BRAZIL RAILROAD.
RETURN OF TIE STEAMSHIP ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
nE TILE ANfFRICAN WORKMEN.


The Old Dominion Steamship Richmond,
which sailed from Philadelphia for Brazil in February
with material and supplies the Madeira and Mamore
Railroad arrived at this port yesterday on her re-
turn. She brought passengers Colonel jamie
SOD one of the managers of the road, and Dr.
Townsend and Mr.. McKibben, all OF Philadelphia,
who went TO Brazil with Mr.. Collins, Of the con
tractors. Captau Lima, who formerly commanded one
of the Pacific Mail steamers also returned as passenger
having been taken sick with malarial fever in Brazil
Ii stated that the mechanics and laD0rels or the
road upon their arrival in Brazil were Obliged 10 erect
rude buildings and tents for shelter before they could go
OH shore With the exception OF supplies they were MOD
cratcly well provided for. When the steamer sailed from
san Antonio which is 400 miles up the Amazon River
dissatisfied because OF the small supply OF provisions on
hand. They assured that supplies were on the way
from the United and would soon he plentiful The
work grading for the rOadbed had already begnn Dut
there was delay the powder for blasting had not
arrived. The MeTcCdita, which was the hrst
OF which created apprehcDsiOns as to Ier safety
had unloaded her cargo when tic Richmond arrived at
san Antonio. and taking III wood ~ ballast. Shc
sailed the following day. IMarch 2 and after touchlng
At Para where she took i'll coal sailed from there on
April g. She has not been heard from since. lie kcl
sailed from san Antonio on March 70 ana stopped
at Para leaving that port April H. she stopped at
Barbados April Is, and left there the next daV.
CAPTAIN John Kelly Of the kclmOnd, stated that sew
era Of WOTkmcn had been attacked with the b1caG
bone" or Para fever but were recovering nom H. III
thew became accImatcd before the wet came on
thought there need be fear OF spread oil the
fever Captain Lima had sent lot Of supplies up TO
san Antonio Para, and n vessel had arrived there
last sunday with supplies lie thought that the Mercc-
dIta might be expected TO arrive here any day.
New-York tribune., 1878-04-27
ONE OF TwEED's FRAUDULENT CONTRACTS

In the suit of William Nelson, jr, against
the CITY, tried before Van Brunt, in Supreme Court Cir
cult the jury found verdict for he City The suit
for Sj4 OO0 the balance claimed to be due contract
for scwerpipc. of which quantity worth TlS0000 un-
der the contract price, was delivered The Ctys de
fence and the only question tried, the claim that
the contract was fraudulent that the plaintiff had
ranged MS hid with Tweed the principle Of unbal.
auccd BIDS by which while his bid seemed to be lowest,
the kinds Of pipe which lie charged the high prices
were the ones called Tor The testimony OF Tweed before
the Aldermens Committee. that such arrangement
was made through William King, was not available, and
thourh II was rmOred that King would testify hc was
NOT called the evidence resting the circumstances Of
the case In summing up, Corporation Counsel Whitney
maid high compliment to his associate, T. II. IacOmbr
Tor nis skill in preparing tie for trial The jurors
were out about an hour.
New-York tribune., 1878-04-27
ENBARRASSMENTS IN BUSINESS.

AT meeting of the creditors of Wilson g.
Grec dry-goods dealers at Nnthst and Broadway,
Yesterday the composition of 80 cents on the dollar III
notes of three SIX Dne twelve and fifteen months
accented by creditors representing clans to the amount
of 75 900 and opposed by two creditors whose claims
aggregate $4,000 The total liabilities are S9G500
Discharges in bankruptcy granted yesterday by
the Registers, 20 Theodore Emery. Henry Ivey and
George C. Lee OF the firm Of Emery. Ivcy Lee dry.
goods iobhers OF No. 359 Broadway; William B. Petite,
hndcf of NO 44O West Thirty fOurthst, and Lewis W.
Walton dealer ia sewing machines. at No S62 Broad
way. 49,.
bankrupt and Yesterday filed his schedules with Reg
iser Allen The liabilities are shown to be about 49,
563 contracted by the Ten Axe Eyck Manufacturing
Company, Of which he was copartner. The assets
merely nominal ,--- A. , -
Assignments for the benefit OF creditors were filed yes
terday by James Smith to James Carroll, by Willis T.
Dewey to BENJAMIN g. Davis, by Patrick C. Quile 10
Jobn H. Colender and William G. Ross and by Edward
r. Blanchield TO william l.. Gardner. Mr. Banchhed
states his liabilities at Sl5,SS2 80 and his assets al
$2,6l5 SO.
New-York tribune., 1878-04-27
4 NEW POSTMASTER WANTED.
WHY TIE PEOPLE OF DoBEs FERRY DESIRE a
CHANGE.

WAY THE PEOPLE OF DOBEs FERRY pEsilh
CHANGE.
I'm the village of Greenburg, more famlllaily
known by ts old name of Dob1s Ferry two iauhes h'o
in trouble Some time ago 1t was noticed that h"""lN
Alderman the village Postmaster. anA ttcn the sexton
of tue Methodist Church. and Mrs. Marshall, vile Oh
Jon Marshall carpenter frequently visited the church
together ON week days. The subject being Drough o
fore the church authorities, they were both re-
led from membership. Mr.. MaTsnaIl, however,
secuted the idea OF anything hfinE %fong Ini ~
oconaintances and was selected bY The Woriingmcns
t e late charter election, as heir ciuddatc lor
ircsidcnt of the village He usually 81 nus Ms even
iugs his friends; hnt on Ntutsula, ~
Iev brief absence from home. creiurncd ucNlcctty'
e found M Ackcrinan with his wife III her chilh3cf
lie dragged AckcIman to the floor sai down upon nm
aad beat him on his head ana lace uul lie pr
sad spectacle, and cTied ont 20 Justify iol quarter ahu
attract the attention OF ncGhbors ana
policeman, WHO entered the house ana saved MIN iio
further violence. , -,
AckcImam, and said to Mrs Ackerman: "Iin sortS
Say anything unpleasant to y0u but I've got To 30 II
the X, Pye Just caught your husband with my VIC
and have beaten lnu pretty badly for IT. so You Huu
his beauty somewhat spoiled, yOull Know the CAUSE
Of it,"
Mrs. Marshalis maiden name Georgiana Drake
and she is the Ste-daUghtcr OF Jonathan A btIEEs
ieWecr Of this city She first married TO william
Jackson man of high social standing. she pore Eiiu
who bOIu deaf and dumb, and Is now nearly
twenty years Old. Mr. aud Mrs. Jackson MADE an eH-
haustcG, they returned 10 this city, NY jackson appea
his relatives for assistance which was refused except
on condition that he would abandon his wife, whom tey
considered too cXtravagnnt Mf jackson hity Aleluu @
Marshall who was Il wiGOwer about six years ago. uldef
the belicf that her first husband was dead. those
who acquainted with Mrs Marshall say at lOr Two
years she has shown signs OF dsOfdcrtu III
tellect
New-York tribune., 1878-04-27
PRIyATEERS FOR RUSSIA.
VESSELS IN THIS COUNTRY WHICH COULD BE MADE
AVAILABLE.

in speaking recently of the rumors about the
intended purchase and fitting Of ycsscl in this
try Russian privaeers, in ease OF war between Eng
land and Russia, prominent representative of the
shipping trade stated that there number or last
steamers in tie United available for the purpose
mentioned by removing their upper deck cabins, and
increasing Their sail capacity, they would make excel
lent pTyatcers Among these was the new iron steam
ship City Of Oregon, which lately sailed from hs port
for Portland, Oregon, and reached her destina
ton in hity-four days, which was considered
remarkably quick passage. There were also
the iron ST, nInshIps CITY Of savannah
aud City OF Macon. Of GarTisOn5 savannah Line; the
City of Rio dc Jdneiro. and CITY OF Para Of the new
Brazil Line the City OF Washington, ana the wooden
steamships City OF Merida, city OF Vera Cruz, aud
CITY OF Ncw-YOrk of AleXaudres Line, all OF which are
noted for speed. Next are the iron steamships
Pennsylvania, OHIO, Indiana and Illinois, Of the
American Line from Philadelphia to Liverpool. These
vessels could be purchased lawfully during peace bst
as declared, the President IN obedience
TO the treaty between the United states aud England
would obliged to issue the proclamation of neutrality
and then the furnishing Of equipment Of any character
to either OF the begerents would necessarily he
stopped. 1t was thought that Russian agents could
work IN the United states by loading vessels with coal
and other supplies and clearing them ostensbiy for
some port when they were beyond the Jurisdiction o
neutrality laws they could transfer their supplies to
vessels waiting 10 receive them.
New-York tribune., 1878-04-27
DOWNTOWN SOCIAL CLUB.

wELI-KNOwN BUSINESS MEN INTERESTED IN IT.
For long time downtown business men
have desired clubhouse their places of business
This desire has resulted in the formation Of the Down
Town Association" having for its officers men well
known in business circles. The old Merchants Ex-
change at Nos. 80 and 50 Pine-st. has been leased
for the use of the club for ten years, and II
has been thoroughly remOdeled On the highest moor
are the Kitchen seulleIy, steam dryngrOon, Laundry
aud rOning room and the two stOre-rO0ms The 'front.'
portion Of the floor below is divided into
nye bedrooms. On the third floor in front
and rear are sets of three large rooms
each On the same floor are bathrooms etc. Ine
main dinng-rOOm 40 by 80 feet Is the eastern side
OF the second floor Liquors and wines may he served
10 members by card but the rules are stringent that
nothing to be sold the bar on the FIRST moor are
10 be the reading grOOm, telegraph and messenger msu
ens and gold and stock indicators In the rear Of the
first floor is large luuclrOOn with circular counter
at which hasty lunches may be served. -
The club numbers about 400 members, and It's officers
are President, b. g. Arnold, OF b. g. Arnold Coz vice
President s. d., BabcOcE, President OF the Chamber OF
Commerce; Treasurer Charles NJ Fry, President OF
the Bank of NeW-YOrk; Secretary. r. ID. Perry Oi
johnson. Perry d Co. Ii was intended TO nave the
formal openng OF the clubhouse Thursday, but II was
pOstpOned until Monday next
New-York tribune., 1878-04-27
RuFFIAYIsM IN NINTH.AvENUE.

Alfred w. HarcOmbe, of No 27S West
Twentv-afth-st. noticed young woman, gaudiy
dressed and somewhat intoxicated, on Ninthave, yes
terday afternoon, and had Just passed her when two
rufans attacked him, asking him why he looked at the
woman One Of them struck him In the face ana DOM
then fled officer Armstrong OF the sixteenth Precinct
attempted to catch the men when the woman tried to
,etain him The two and the woman were finally
arrested aud taken before Justice duffy. The woman,
who gave her naeas Mary Kelly shot and severely
wounded, about year ago, by ber lover, one Nhr,'
~ tbe attempted suicide aud is IN State Prison
she is only nineteen years old. One OF the ruinais
Td..ries ee claimed to have married her two weeks
ao rbc other John Kelly. said he her brother.
lee and the woman were fined % each; Kelly was as
eha
New-York tribune., 1878-04-27
OBITUIEY,
WILLIAM ENARTS

William Evarts, son of William VI. Evarts,
died at Washington yesterday. He was twenty-s"ven
years Of age Several years ago he graduated at
Yale College and atcrward went to China where he
tered the American house Of Russell Il Co. There
prospects that he would finally become member OF the
firm, when malarial fever seized him. Recovering
from that he suffered from pulmonary attack, and
went to Los Angeles. California. hoping the climate
would restore his health Th~.was about two months
and half ago. Receiving little benefit in California. he
started for home carly In the present month Mrs
Eyarts and ynumj jer went to Omaha 10 meet him,
and on the way Washington the party iJuod by
Secretary Evarts. William Eyarts the third Of
the Secretary of State. and esteemed young man
of special promise. The funeral viii take place Mon
day at the summer home III Windsor VI
New-York tribune., 1878-04-27
TOBACCO FRAUDS ON THE REVENUE.
EXECUTIONS FOR $1jO,O00 LEVIED on THE sToCE

OF c. II. LILIENTHAI.
Two executions for about Sl5O,OOO were
levied Yesterday by the United states Marshal upon the
tobacco and other stock Of Christian II. Lientha at
his tobacco factory. No. rs Barclayst. The e1ecu-
tons issued upon judgments rendered recently IN
the United States Supreme Court In that have been
pending years Action begun in 1865 by the
Government against Lilienthal for ALLEGED frauds IN
making internal revenue returns on inanniaelipeu m
tobacco. 1t was alleged that during seventeen
months, from August 1, 1866, when TIC inter
nal revenue act of July 49, 1866, took
effect Lientha manufactured large quantities OF 10
haceo, which he returned taxable at 10 cents per
pOund when he knew they taxable at 40 cents IL
was also alleged that from April TO May l, 1867 he
had large quantities Of tobacco removed from Lis fac
tory for sale. for which return was made; 6OOOO
pounds were entered in the books as sold. which were
not sold. the purpose of the transaction being II was
alleged enable Leuhal to return tobacco Tor taxa
tOn sold in his monthly returns before the new law
increasing the rate of taxation went into operation
Decision was rendered against Llienthai in the Dis
tiict Court an appeal TO the Circuit Court met the
came result and the present decision OF the supreme
Court on the final appeal confirms the hodines OF tue
courts below II is sad that the entire cost Of the pro
ceedngs to this point with fees has amounted TO more
than $3.50 900. The marshal levied upon GOOOO pounds
OF tobacco IN the factory IN various stages OF manuac
tuTe The factory itself in Barclayst Is sald belongs
% IiliCutbals wife
New-York tribune., 1878-04-27
THE ESTATE OF BARNEY WILLIAMS.
, SETTLEMENT WITH HIS SISTERS AND rnEIR chill
DREN.

Barney Williams, the well-known actor,
whose real name was Bernard OFlahertv lett by
his will an ample provision for his WIFE, aud then left
number Of legacles amounting to about SlCo'ooO his
daughter Marie O'FlaheTty, was left $4,000 ana then
came egaoies to his sisters. Mrs Kelly and Mrs. Bevns
with reyersons 10 their children and to his elder sister
Eliza OFlaherty Among the hgacieS was $4,000 TO
the fund for building the Catholic Cathedral HIS per
sonal estate, after deducting SPECIFIC legacy TO ms ms
widow, Marie X. O'FahcrtY, was only So3Ooo % ms
real estate was much larger His legaces 10 ms sisters
were of doubtful validity owing 10 technical Opecti0hs
Judge John H. Brady his executor, ana MS WIDOW
his eXecutriX.
Instead OF wasting the estate in suits the widow ana
daughter agreed with the sisters and their children OF
full age 10 give TO them the real estate Vaued AT T3Z
ESQ and S5 600 i'm cash for full release OF their Claims
Two OF the children OF one OF the sisters were sun
minors and to apply to the Court Of
its approval. The matter referred to David Is Os-
don he finds that the legaces to the sisters Were
void and view of that fact the arrangement was ar
and even generous the part of Mrs OIidhtrty ana
her daughter and shows at length what seems 10 e the
proper division of the real estate and personally so
gwen to the sisters. Judge Van Worst, IN supreme
Court Special Term, gave Judgment yesterday ID accord
ance with the referees report