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Connecticut western news., 1878-09-05
Explosions Tn Flour Mills.

A flour mill owner relates the follow ing experience I have condenser in the mill that separates the fine -four. The spout leading from the condenser in the elevator, through which the fine flour passes, clogged up. The spout is on the grinding floor, just in front of eight run of stone. One of the millers was with me. He put his lantern on the floor, I standing about four feet from him, and the same distance from the lan- tern. The man put one hand into the hand-hole, and with the other he grasped the spout, when all at once the -four started down, forcing itself through the joints, about one quart in quantity, and fell about ten feet in spray. It imme- diately ignited and made report like a pistol, with much force and intense heat There was blue blaze reaching from the floor to the ceiling, fourteen feet high and ten in diameter, and lasted sev- eral seconds, burning the mans eyelids and winkers, and one of his wrists. At the same time I was thrown back against one of the curbs of the stone, my head, whiskers and eye-winkers being consid- erably scorched. Fortunately there was no opening to conduct the blaze to the upper stories or dust-room, or we cer- tainly should have had more serious explosion. Itignited more like gas than powder. Ifeel that much caution should be used in moving with lantern where there is much fine dust; nor would I enter dust-room with light since my experience.
Connecticut western news., 1878-09-05
American Luxurles in England.

A foreign letter says |: Six years ago ice was such rarity in London that extra charges were made at the hotels if a glass of ice-water was called for, and in most cases the guest had to wait until some could be sent for. An Englishman at that time considered ice-water un- healthy, and looked with amazement at Americans who persisted in calling for it. It was then not kept at the taverns, and it was seldom required. Now the walters ge around at the hotels with bowls of cracked ice and supply all the guests, without extra charge. That it is recent innovation is evident from, the fact that all the drinking houses in the city of any character have cards ex- tending across their windows with the word {" Ice " emblazoned in large black letters about fifteen inches long. It is evidently paraded as an attraction to cus- toners American whisky is also new card in their windows. While dining in restaurant the other day young Eng lishman came in and called for '" 8 go" of American whisky. They brought him about half-tumblerful, which he, swal- lowed down raw, His red nose and watery eyes gave evidence that he was not stranger to this kind of drlnk. Turning to the bill of fare, we found the following rates A go''' of brandy, one shilling Ga half-go" of brandy, sixpence; "a go !" of whisky, sixpence :: '"a half-go"l of whisky, three pence ; ."a go of gin, four pence, and "a half half go," two pence. Gin is the favorite drink of the topers, but whisky is com mencing to rival it. Ice wagons are also to be seen in the streets, labelled New foundland ice. It is of immense thick
 ness, ranging from fifteen to twent- inches, and as clear as crystal.
Connecticut western news., 1878-09-05

woman will ever have any claim upon it. Your small men are in this room, and I'll wait outside for you. Oh, don't apologize. That is what I have been doing for the last ten or fifteen years, you know"
 Presently Clara opened the door. Bobby is awake, and calling for Uncle Dick" she said.
 "What is it. Bobby ?"
 Couldn't you live with me and Dicky and mamma, and tell me about crocken- dyIes evely day?'
 "I should like it of all things, Bobby, if mamma will let me. I've asked her several times already"
 ooh, please, mamma, let Uncle Dicky come! He knows such nice crockendyles and ings. Please let him, mamma p
 GA little child shall lead them,' ," said Uncle Dicky, under his breath.
 "Richard," said Clara, "eight years ago I was a selfish, ambitious schemer, utterly unfit for you. Now, at least, I can appreciate your worth, but"
 "Robby," said Uncle Dick, "when an alliance is desirable between two great powers, and conditions are difficult to settle, an envoy extraordinary is com missioned to facilitate an agreement. And I think, on the whole, you are the most successful ambassador I ever heard of
Connecticut western news., 1878-09-05
Bismarck'S Shirt of Mail.

Herr Maurus Tokai, the celebrated Hungarian writer, gives an Austrian journal the following disclosures con- cernin Bismarcks shirt of mail. In the beginning of 1866, when the feeling be- tween Austria and Prussia had become 8 very bitter one, ayouDg Hungarian mag nate desired an audience of Bismarck. The same young man, Baron, was known in his native country as a very eccentric parsonage. He had not paid single farthing of taxes during the long reign of absolutism his lands had been left uncultivated to save his being obliged to pay any. On being admitted to Bis marcks presence he stepped up to the latter, and informed him he had invented 8 shirt of mail not only bullet proof but also not unpleasant to wear. The Chan cellor smiled, upon which the magnate observed that he wore such shirt, and requested Bismarck to test it's powers of resistance. The Chancellor is not man to be trifled with and, seeing he had rot fool before him, seized his revolver and fired five shots successively at his visitor. The latter remained unharmed and immovable, while the bullets struck him and fell to the ground Hereupon he showed the Chancellor his invention, It was shirt of many folds, sewn to- gether. The elasticity and denseness of the staff gave it such power of resis- tance. The Hungarian nobleman now advised the Chancellor to accept his in- vention, and, when the latter inquired what was to be the price of it, he said, "Beat the Austrians. '" sWe shall do that in any case,' replied Bismarck. Some days after this Brind made an at- tempt on Bismarck's life, firing five shots at the latter at distance of two or three paces only. The newspapers stated that the Chancellor appeared quiet, cool, and even smiled while being shot at. Not one of the bullets had hurt him. A month later Bismarck had kept his promise-the Austrians were beaten.
Connecticut western news., 1878-09-05
FASHION NOTES.

Lace will be all the rage this fall.
 Plush fabrics will be much worn.
 Caravan cloth will be much worn.
 Blue is the favorite color for coat ings.
 -Bonnets will be worn of larger size.
 Velvet will be used for trimming dresses. 'a -Lustreless silks are the most fash ionable. @
 -Tinsel threads crop out in many new fabrics.
 Felt bonnets are to be embroidered with gold:
 Every lady arranges her hair to suit her face.
 Composite costumes are as fashiona- ble as ever.
 Timers red is the new shade of gar net or maroon.
 Felt hats will be more popular than ever, this fall.
 Flowers ot fur will be among the winter novelties.
 -shooda cloth is the new name for Indian cashmere. a--Gold braids and gold embroideries are to be revived. .....
 Lace mitts are worn at the moment on all occasions. .
 Feathers in Cashmere colors are among the novelties. .- .. ..-
 -Plaids will be much worn in the first weeks of the fall. 4 ..s. Suits of English coatings are made all of one kind of goods. ..... -- 1-Egyptiea and Pomeaoesen are two fashionable dull shades of red.
 -Silver-gray satin will be trimmed with gray pigeon feathers.
 Black velvet dresses are to be trimmed with peacock feathers. White satin will be trimmed with peacock and pheasant feathers.
 The fur flowers of the present season are light, airy, and charming. - Short and demi-trained dresses are equally fashionable for street wear.
 --Trianon hats and pGnier costumes are worn by few elegdsstes in Paris.
Connecticut western news., 1878-09-05
Yellow Fever Statistics.

From the settlement of New Orleans in 1722 to 1794 there was no instance of yellow fever-a fact, the more wonderful when 1t is remembered that New Orleans was in easy communication with Hay ana, where it had been prevalent 300 years before. From 1794 to 1797 the disease continued, the average mortality being one in fifteen.
 For number of years the proportion of deaths from yellow fever was over five per cent The year 1917 was con- sidercd 8 bad one; the percentage of deaths to the total number of cases was 36.86. The years 1922 and 1841 were very fatal in the latter 1895 cases out of 15, GOO subject to the disease were re- ported. Previous to 1920 the average mortality of yellow fever over other dis eases was 1 in 29. O3 from 1920 to 1880, 1 in 31.74; from 1880 to 1940, in 32. In 1922 the deaths out of the whole pop ulation were l in 53.a6; in 1S41, in TIP of the entire population. In 1922, '33 and Al the largest number of deaths in. one day were respectively sO,- 53 and 60; in 1S47, 95. During the epidemic of that season the interments were 4,167, of which 2,272 were from yellow fever.
 But all these figures appear insigni1- cant compared with those of 1853. Dur ing that epidemic the total deaths were 12, 2,151, of which 9,O46 were of yellow fever. The greatest number of deaths in any day was the 254 for August 22, from yellow fever, with a total of deaths of 2S3. The population of the city at the time of that epidemic was estimated at 80, 900. and of those who were unac- ,limated at 30, ,0OO, thus giving mor- tality of one out of less than three, a rate much greater than that of the great plague in London, where the deaths of a year were 6O,OO0 out of population of 5OO,OOO.
 Thus far there have been about twenty epidemics of the yellow fever in New Orleans during the past seventy years.
Connecticut western news., 1878-09-05
A Useful Paste.

I dissolve 8 piece of alum the size of 8 walnut in pint of boiling water to this add 8 couple of teaspoonfuls of four, made smooth in a little cold water, and few drops of oil of cloves, letting the whole come to boil. This paste will keep months. put it in glass jars used for canning, or well-cleaned black ing bottles. I use half inch bristle brush, which costs but few pennies. This paste is handy for domestic pur- poses as we'll as for scrap-books.
Connecticut western news., 1878-09-05
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 O curious EAmei AnG wheeler we snElc. child, or whether we fUxl
 We must each play in turn. Tho1Eh Ee scsrcely may learn De nlz of the game fin the cards are thrown d0Eas
 Ts queer hzrTy-SkzrTy,
 F1l of bother and xorTy. FOr earA player comes in xith some trick of his owns
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Connecticut western news., 1878-09-05
SCENE, A CHICAGO COURT District

SCENE, A CHICAGO COURT District Attorney-You have testified, MT. Law renee, that you consider the defendant a law-abiding citizen MT. Lawrence have :; and do so consider him. Dis trict-Attorney-You know that he has been gambler? MT. LIawrence-I know he has. District-Attorney-Doy you con- sider 1t exactly proper to call profes- sional gambler a law-abiding citizen ? MT. Lawrence-So long as the District Attorney allows gambling to be carried on in the city without restraint of or punishment by law, I consider it per fectly proper to describe professional gambler as law-abiding citizen.
Connecticut western news., 1878-09-05
TWO ROBBERS.

When Death from some fair face Is stealing life away, .'e All weep, save she, the grace
 That earth shall lose to-day. When Time from some fair face
 Steals beauty, year by year, For her slow fading grace Who sheds, save she, tear? And Death not often darcs
 To wake the worlds distress While Time, the cunning, mars
 Surely all loveliness. is Yet though by breath and breath Makes all our fairest prime, .r Men shrink from cruel Death,
 But honor crafty Time. t-.
Connecticut western news., 1878-09-05

AN ADM1N1srRAToR's CR1ME.-It is al- legged that Troy Dye, the Public Admin istrator of Sacramento County, Califor- nia, who planned the murder of A. M., Tullis, had spotted two other rich old bachelors upon whose estates he was anxious to administer. The San Fran cisco Chronicle says ' Given three or four years time, with skillful journey men thugs to execute his internal orders, he might have destroyed the tax-paying population of his county, and realized 8 handsome fortune from his hideous trade"
Connecticut western news., 1878-09-05
European Agricultural Prospects.

MT. James Caird writes to the London Tunes as follows "The agricultural returns of Great Britain show a small increase in wheat and barley and de- crease in oats. The acreage of wheat has increased 50,OOO. Estimating Ire land at slight increase, the total acreage of wheat in the United Kingdom is 8, O,OOO. The new crop is fully up to the average and better than for some years. It will yield II, 800, ,OO0 quarters, leaving 13, GOO. .OOO quarters to be drawn from abroad The French wheat crop is believed to be below the average, and the French will be buyers instead of sellers. The present prices will proba- ply be maintained, or orperhaps be slightly increased, but there will be no scarcity. The potato crop will be about the same in extent as last years. There is less dis ease than for several years past at the same period. Young cattle have in creased 40, 500 and lambs 263, 1000.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-10-11
~ shrper C0uff1
Ireland Items.


Mr: Editor:-Thc grape vine Il
sill in running order; daily dis
patches come regularly; local items
are plentiful. Sewing wheat is the
order Of the day BY farmcrs. We
Judge from i0dicatlsns the amour,
Sown in this part Of the county will
compare favorable with former ears.
Our fall school commenced Sent.
-, with Miss Emma Hope as Teach.
cr. We predict that we will have an
a,nteresting school, ss she 10 said to
have al the qualifications requisite
for teaching.
Inc first Quarterly Meetiug Of the
Utwell circuit NE. Chsrch. this
year. will be held Ct Otwell Octo
Der 10 and 90.
Mr.. @. s. Kendall has commenced
work on the M. X. Church AZ this
place. We understand the building
uommutee expect to inclose the
house this fall.
3. I. Potter has returned sftcr !
a; .,.g canvass in Pike county il the
i pt Of the National fat Money
!. sr.y' II is said he did not induce
s .'' nationals to adopt either the Ea.
~ Q! 'le bug he made to soar so|
n,gh 20 his last letter to the CouRrxR.
n: says he Is qnito an orator since
:. u's return. X Is said in his media.
am T"s ne Is often heard repeatinc:|
!, Eagles or Bugs Rats. Mice--Na.
~ .ona's. Glorious Nationals! / Mill dje
n '"ou CusIsrlAS urA TREE.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-10-11

PArSTINc.-Mr. L. Withcrs has moved
70 Jasper, and Is now prepared to
take contracts for painting of all kinds.
lie feels confident he can give satisfac-
ton, and only asks fair trial. When
not at work he may be found at his resi-
dcnce in the Bohncrt property.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-10-11

TA very pleasant dance was
given at Schuhmkcher's Hall in hon
or Of Miss Lizzie Egg on last Wed
nesdsy evening, it being her birth
day. Every thing passed off fine,
all enjoying themselves. May the
new year she now enters upon be
her most prosperous one.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-10-11

UTA couple Of young ladies Of
this town thought to have some fun
last Monday night by wrapping
sheets around them and wandering
over town. They succeeded in scar.
ing few small boys before a crowd
Of larger ones appeared, and then the
ghosts had to run. One little chap
shot one Of them with niger killer,
but to no effect. Fine badness, girls.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-10-11

There will be meeting At the
Courthouse tomorrow night, to begin
the subscriptions. Come ont and
help start It. Now or never. II may
be finished here in six weeks il We
act promptly.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-10-11

rMr. A.skrempp brought on last
week fine lot Of Ohio river fish, and pro-
poses to have fresh fish to sell every
Tuesday. enough 10 supply the demand,
during the season.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-10-11

u Hcppnef Is prepared to make up
in latest style all kinds of gentlemcn's
clothing, and warrants satisfaction. lie
is regularly in receipt Of Buttcrick's
asbions-the standard of the world.
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NOTICE TO EyIRYBODY.

WHEREAS my wife, Thresia ,Stcnf.
~ tenagcl, left my bed and board, on
September 9th, 1873, without any cause
or provocation, and says she will not
i've with me any longer, now this Is to
warn all persons not TO trust or harbor
her on my account, as l will pay no
debts Of her contracting whatever.
Francis STESFTExAGEL.
Oct. 18th. s78-3w- 4M
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EIaE.-On Thursday OF last week
the house Of Joseph Merikel, q
worthy carpenter in 6chnellville in
this county, was totally consumed By
firc. A large number Of men gather
"a rs soon as the flames were discov.
cred, but The fire had gained such
Roadway and spread so rapidly that
notiling Of the household furniture
scarcely could be saved, aud even the
baby in the crib bad it's lace nearly
burned before it was rescued. A dc.
iective flae is supposed to have been
&c cause. Mrs. Nerixel was in the
garden digging potatoes At the time,
and was surprised by the flames
bursting through thc.roof. The loss
ls estimated at about $1,000, upon
which there is probably light insur.
ance.
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ADMINISTRATORS SALE OF PER
S0NAL PROPERTY.

U4l0lSTkATOR'S SALE OF PER-
SONAL PROPERTY.
NOTICE Is hereby given that the IN.
~ dersigned, Administrator OF the
estate of Julian Buechlcr, deceased.
will offer for sale at public outcry. Al
the late residence Of the decedcnt. in
Jackson township, Dubois county,
Indiana. on
THURSDAY, October 24th. 1878.
al the personal property or said estate,
consisting or one horse, cattle. two
cows, eighteen head Of hogs, sheen. a lot
OF poultry. farming implements, house
hold and kitchen furniture aud various
other articles.
TERMs:-Sums Of So and under, cash !:
over % credit Of six months will be-
given. the purchaser giving notes
bearing interest from date, waving
benefit of appraisement laws, with good
freehold surety, to the approval OF the
ANTHONY DRAcII, Admir-.
WIN. A. TRAyLoR, Atty.
Oct 4th, 1678-3w.
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EXTRA SPECIAL NOTICE.
TEsTiMoHy or REv. P. .. WILLIE coYigcrox.
KENTUCKY.
Smiths Tonic Syrup.
The Best aud safest Remedy for Chlils and
Fever, or Fever and Agne.

cosISerox. Ky. Nay n.
There mas not been for many years In this country
such general complaint about ehills and fever This
depressng disease y now prevailing IN many portions
hentcky and elsewhere where the people have long
nafieref themselves that they wcr. entirely exempt
from ~ influence. To those who are thus afflicted v.
wish 20 recommend Ssrmr TnSic srmrr believing II ~
be The very best remedy exfant. Every one We hn..
heard Of nsinE. upon IL IL the very hghe
terms We have lately used u IN our fsmiiy with
marked success The ingredients simple. and the
consultation whatever II the directions. which always
accompany every bottle. carefully followed II viii
u nine cases out Of ten result 10 permanent cure.
We take pleasure In recommending this medicine 90
the subjects ~ this disease everywhere sincerely be-
esng that the use Of will verify every word say.
ror sale by FRIEDMAN BECK. Jasper. Ind.
Jan. ". 1s7s--ly.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-10-11

1.-THE election in Jasper passed
of very quietly and large vote was
kollod. Everybody was hopeful, and
in good humor, as they ought to be
on election day.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-10-11

The following picture represents the
general appearance Of the successful
candidates watching the joyful depart
nre Of the Salt river boat Welman.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-10-11

FRESH OYsTERs.-The big, fat, fresh,
juicy, Maltby baltimore oyster, for sale
by the can, or served in any style you
want, at A. Krempp's. Give him a call
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1.-THE name OF d.. WeIlman.
Republican candidate for Congress,
was placed on the Democratic ticket
issued from this Office, with the dis.
tinct understanding that Mr.. Cobb's
name should appear on the Rcpubli
can ticket. Whether Mr.. C.'s name
did appear on any portion ofthe Re-
publican tickets we have not learned.
4 not, We have the consolation that
the Democratic Of Dnbois can afford
to be generous.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-10-11

u Rottst's 2 for cents Cigars, for
sale at the New Drug Store-better
than any 2 for cent cigars in town.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-10-11

TJohn M. Striegle got three
votes for Sheriff OF Hall township,
and Grandfather +. \. Eckert got 2
votes for Sheriff Of Bsinbridge town
chip.
Mr.. w. A. Trippett received 2O7
votes 10 Huntingburg, for Senator
from that township, and Mr.. Burton
got "A for prosecutor there. The
BOYS will have their fun ut elections.
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smith American Company Organ,
with eight stops, knee swell, and bcauti-
ful tone, for sale at the COURIER OFp,cE.
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JASPER COURIER.

p,Ep.--On Tuesday, Oct, 5, 1878,
Smrm HorKISs, aged Q months, child
Of Jonathan and Sarah Hopkins. Of
Madison township.
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SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.
e.. =. 4 >. w. RAILWAY.
Change Of Time August 1:th, '7S.

The Cincinnati. Rockport a Southwestern Railway
Company have put In connection with the trains
through line 81 stages from Jasper Hunin Sta
uon. carrying passengers mail and express.
leaving Jasper daily except Sundays. Al 30 D. m.
arriving n kockport n 9 80 p. m.
al Il 30 a. m.
Leaving Huntingbnrg daily except sundays al 10 =.
N. and 30 p M; arriving at Rcckport at 20 A. IA.
and 20 m,
arriving Il Hnn'lnrbnrr AZ 30 and 10 .. m.
Connecting Rockpor with daily packets for Evans
vile a 8 80 m. and for Louisville at 100 a. M
Packages ~ ~ kinds. valnahles and money re
eeptea of 70 Az points, on low rates. on application
ALOls GRAMELspACHEE Agent
Al Jasper. ~ the Po~t-Ofiice.
Fare % Rockport s2Oo- Round trip tickets good
until used ~ 80. n. q. BRA SHAM. Sup't.
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MD INLN Copy N Pretfiesi. Cheapest. and brst
~ hILI ~ Paper IN the World, Address Tidal
Nave. wadsworlh, Ohio Oct. s--iw.