The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-08-15

land. The betting YVES 10 10 against her
previous 10 the race, and her hackers are
supposed TO have made . nice thing out Of
II.
The final decision Of the German Govern
ment onthe religious questions At issue with
the Vatican has been communicated TO the
latter. II Il a. follows: All Of the exiled
clergy who ask permission will be allowed 10
return 70 Germany. The May laws will be
tacitly suspended, provided the clergy obey
the common 'sw, and all fresh nominations
are to be submitted 10 the Government. The
Pope Il satisfied with these terms.
The cholera II said 20 be prevailing At
Monterey, Mexico. over 100 deaths from the
disease having occurred.
The Consolidated Bank Of Montreal. Cam
ada. was forced 10 suspend on the 3lst,
owing toa heavy run. Many poor people
will suffer.
The Porte has finally given in TO the de-
mands OF the Great Powers, that Tewfk
Pasha. the new Egyptian ruler, shall have
the important prerogative accorded to his
predecessor of negotiating treaties with for
eign nations.
Bishop O'Brien. of the Catholic diocese
Of Kingston. Quebec, died suddenly on the
LIST.
The U. s. steamer Enterprise took a
prominent part in the grand naval review
At Cronstadt. Russia, on the 30th ult.
A destructive fire occurred AZ Hamilton
Ont, on the night of the LIST. The McInnes
Block and several banking houses were COM
pletely burned out Loss about $50 900.
Two boys were seriously injured by falling
walls.
Half score OF what are designated as
"obnoxious publications." have recently
been suppressed in Berlin.
Fourteen persons were killed by the ex-
plosion Of powder magazine at Duralgo,
Spain.
Gross Encouragement ischarged upon the
officers OF the suspended Consolidated Bank
Of Montreal, and large stockholders an
nounce their intention Of prosecuting the
Directors for issuing false statements re-
garding the banks condition.
The New York Graphic Of a recent date
says: ave have received from corre-
spondent in the City Of Mexico letter Civ
ing an inside view Of the present condition
ent has exceptionally good means for know
ing what Is going on. He holds position
which brings under his eyes information AT
once the most extensive and the most
accurate. He informs us that the
condition Of the country, from a
political point Of view, is most deplorable.
He gives many reasons for the belief that
President Diaz contemplates a coup d'efdf
and the proclamation Of himself A. Dictator.
He adds that Diaz-who, our correspondent
insists. Is real patriot and an honest man
lis being led towards the act which he con-
templates by the advice Of those in his con-
fidence. Our correspondent also believes
that the coup d'etdf will be successful
A family named Monette. consisting OF
seven persons, OF Port Neuf, Quebec, were
poisoned from eating bread which had been
standing in the same place with Paris green.
Three are dead.
King Cetewayo's army Il broken up, his
nation dispersed, and he himself a fugitive
with price put upon his head. Zululand
will probably be divided into three or four
separate principalities, each under the rule
Of an independent noble. Cetewayo's broth
er, Cham, will receive his own territory I'M
der this arrangement.
Five persons were killed and II seriously
and 40 slightly injured by railway accident
between Nancy and vezelise, France, on
the 4th.
The steamship Louis Davis, from Ant
werp for Naples, was wrecked during fog
on Ushant, France. Twenty-one persons
were drowned
A severe rain and hail storm occurred In
England on the night OF the I'd, doing great
damage TO crops in Bedfordshire, Newman
ties. Live stock was badly injured in some
places. In London great quantity OF glass
was broken.
GENERAL.
The gross earnings Of all the railroads OF
the country for the last year were $40, l0s,-
36I, against N72. 9o9, 272 for the preceding
year. The gross earnings Of the railroads OF
the Western States were SOS, 81, 2.5. against
$193. 80 SIG for 1877: net earnings, S77,a5s,-
20, against -, cs5, 243 for 1877. The divi-
depds paid amounted TO 81, 34l ,222. against
$ll,556.l62 for 1877. The earnings from
freight, mails, etc, were s1GO, $50. IDS, and
from passengers, 80, ea5. $50. These figures
are from Poor's Manual.
The convention OF the National Cotton
Exchange will be held in New York on the
18th OF August, instead Of in ST. Louis. APP
prehension Of quarantine obstruction Il the
reason for the change.
Fanny Davenport, the popular actress, has
just been married to Edward n. Price, hne-
looking young actor who supported her dur
ing her recent tour through the country. Mr..
Price had inst been freed from former mat
rimonisl yoke, his first wife, known on the
stage As Miss Kittie Baker, having secured
divorce from him as alleged without any