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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-06-20

Peter swingler, colored, was hanged 1t
Chambersburg, Penn, on the Jth, for the
murder Of John Anderson In December last
The Duke Of Argyll has arrived in this
country on visit 70 his eldest son, the
Marquis Of Lorne, Canads's Governor-Gen-
erzl. The Duke l. accompanied BY young
er son, Lord Walter Campbell, and his two
daughters, Ladies Elizabeth and Mary
Campbell
Felix Mccain was hanged II Norwich, y.
r., on the 9Th, for the murder Of james NJ.
Hatch in December last
At Rochester, n. r., on the 9Th, Peter Pc
tiers, Prussian, killed his wife and AFTER
ward committed suicide.
The " iock-outr At the iron manufacto-
ries In Pittsburg IL over. and work has been
resumed. The manufacturers were finally
forced into accepting the terms proposed BY
the workmen.
Charles b. Fiield. VIM o. Pinkham and
WIN. q. Rowel, three well known young
men OF salem, Mass, were drowned on the
sth BY the cApsizing o. . sAil-boat-
A terrible riot took place on the 9th II
Mcintosh, Liberty Comfy, Ga, . station on
the Atlantic and Gulf Railroad, between a
party Of negro excursionists from Bryan
County and those belonging TO the place. 7!
began in fight between two negroes,
whereupon John Randall, Captain Of
negro militia company from Bryan
County, part or the excursionists,
ordered his company 70 charge,
which they did. bayoneting every body with
In reach. The Captain himself killed one
man BY running him through with his
sword There was intense excitement a
this outrage. The Liberty County negroes
rallied, and driving the military company
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-06-20

An organized movement for the settle
ment uton Western lands Of the poor Irish
Catholics OF the Eastern cities has been
started in New York City, some Of the lead
ing Catholic clergy and laity being its spcn-
sors- The plan adopted j. to organize a
joint stock company, with capital Of $780,
coo cash. with which TO purchase large tracts
Of land, which will be subdiyided into quar-
ter sections. each alternate farm to be sold
10 colonists on such terms a. will enable
them In few years, by prudent manage
ment, to obtain clear title. II Is also said
that a similar movement IL contemplated
BY Mr.. William T.. Dodge Of New York City,
and other wealthy gentlemen. for the bene-
fit OF poor Protestants-
The official statement Of the National Cot
ton Exchange shows the cotton movement
for the nine months ending May 81. as com
pared with that Of last year: Receipts 1t
United States ports, AT. sO7 bales, against
l,I96,06 last year; total shipments by rail
overland to Northern mills direct from pro-
ducers, 1885. against 2s.,9i6; total rail
shipments overland to Eastern delivery
ports, 6,24s. against 3ss,ii0; takings Of
Northern mills from all sources, ,262 ,s22.
against 1,O-a.oO7. The foreign exports Of
cotton during the nine months we're 3,3o5,-
100 bales, against 3,is6, 464, and the rail ship
ments to points in Canada direct from pro-
ducers, 1900 bales, against 2,S4l.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-06-20

Minister white reached Berlin on the 9th
and was cordially welcomed by the German
Press A. an appropriate successor TO Bayard
Taylor.
The Australian and European Bank OF
Melbourne has suspended on account Of q
large part Of It's capital being locked up in
land It's thought depositors win be paid
in full.
Trustworthy advices from the City Of
Mexico, according to the New York Graphic,
state that there Is reason TO believe the
country Is on the verge OF serious trouble.
The dissatisfaction with the present admin
istration il increasing daily. In the capital.
however, the opinion generally prevails that
President Disz Is quite strong enough to
crush the various factions arrayed against
him. There Is an openly expressed wish
among many ofthe citizens that Diax should
not leave the Presidency At the end Of his
term Of Office, but should proclaim himself
Dictator.
The Turkish Government has informed
the Powers that the refusal OF Aleko Pasha,
Governor Of Roumania, to wear the fez. was
violation Of the engagements between him
and the Porte. The Government will wait
until East Roumelia Is evacuated, when 1t
will summon Aleko Pasha TO wear the fez
and hoist the Turkish nag. II the demand
IL not complied with. the Porte will request
the Powers 70 sanction Aleko's removal, and
will send . body Of Turkish troops to occu-
Nv the Balkans.
In consequence Of the growth Of the Rus
sian and French armies, and in view Of the
increase OF the revenue by taxation, the
German Government II considering the adj
visibility OF increasing the army, for which
purpose Bismarck has asked perpetual
grant from Parliament.
A Accompany Of Mexican infantry At Piedras
Negras mutinied on the sth. on account OF
not receiving their pay for six months past.
A number OF the men forced their way across
the river to Eagle Pass, but several were shot
and killed during the emeute.
Alexander Soloyirff, who attempted the
assassination OF the Emperor 81 Russia on
the 14sh OF April, was hanged on the 9th.
The famine in Cashmere is taking It's
course, and the people are reported dying
By hundreds.
The eruption Of Mount Etna has ceased
but the volcano continues 70 give forth
smoke.
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the gate suddenly lifted setting the water
wheel In motion, in which Mr.. d. was caught
and literally wedged so as to stop it. His leg
was broken, and while being rescued his other
leg was badly cut by an axe. He is in dread
full condition.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
j. M. Fogg of Fairfield, who lately formed q
produce business in that city, received word a
few days ago that his partner had absconded
with about $4,000 of the company funds, and
no clue has been received of his whereabouts.
WALDO COUNTY.
The reservoir dam of Ira d. Cram on the
Kingdom river Ia Montville, went out on the
night of Dec. Sd, taking. in its downward
course. the dam at Grams mill, including
stOne-work and timbers, washing out the dirt
under the abutments to a ledge not known to
be there. From said mill the water washed
away the bank on either side thirty feet. So
strong was the current that the rock in the
dam, and about five rods of stone wall on A.
washed out and carried down to the large
Kingdom bridge. From Grams mill about ten
cords of stove wood, fifteen thousand slaves,
beside lot of shingles, headings, etc. The
damage in tine town of Montville Is about
$4,000.
YORK COUNTY.
On Sunday last Mr.. Alexander Shapleigh of
Eliot and his wife and daughter were thrown
from their carriage by the running away of
their horses. All were severely injured, es-
pecially Mrs. Shapleigh, who was picked up
nsensible, having sustained blows on Der head
and back, but fortunately no bones were brok-
en-.
Major D. K Hastings and A. o. Pike. esq.,,
of Fryeburg, have recently bought the valua-
BILE Willard estate in Alfred, and there are now
over thirty men engaged in cutting aud hauling
oak from their new purchase. Messrs. Hast
ings and Pike have maize $4,000 contract
with parties for cutting, hauling aud loading
shocks On the cars, which makes business un-
usually lively this winter in Alfred.
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STATE NEWS
ANDROscoGGIN COUNTY.


Wednesday night Col. John M. Frye of Lew
iston, father of Representative Frye, rose from
bed, and fell on the floor, unable to help him.
self. He remains in a low condition.
Henry Austin of Winthrop, aged 10, under
took to commit suicide 10 Lewiston the other
day because young woman refused to love
him. He bought some laudanum, swallowed
some of it and then made loud proclamation
that he was about to die. An emetic saved
him only to make more trouble, for Le after
wards bought q cheap revolver and flourished it
iu the face Of his mother by way of informing
her that he was about to take dose of cold
lead. She very sensibly sent for a policeman,
who confiscated his revolver and stock of laud
anum. 1t is to be hoped that when he makes
third attempt he will be permitted to succeed.
HANCOCK COUNTY.
Capt. Sparrow of the schooner Guerrilla of
Orland, loaded with potatoes, had arrived at
Salem and disposed of his cargo, and with his
crew Of two men had retired TO their hunks in
the cabin and were asleep. During the night
prying open and entering the door of his cabin.
He awakened his mep, one Of whom, (Gilpat-
rick was grappled by two Of the robbers, and a
fight for life commenced. The Captain from
his berth got sight on one of hem and fred
his revolver, hitting the robber in vulnerable
place as he threw up his hands, staggered and
cried Justify. HIS comrades carried him on
deck and made their escape. 1t was lucky
and timely shot. The Captain is quite an old
man, and had considerable money with him.
They are all armed now, and the crews of Or
land vessels ditto.
On Christmas day Capt. Charles OTcutt of
Brooksville went into the woods near his house
to get stick of timber. Having secured it he
started back with the stick on his shoulder.
When within a few rods of his home he slipped
on piece of ice aud in the fall his head struck
the ice and the stick fell across his forehead,
cutting through the skin and probably fractur-
ing the skull. He was UNCONSCIOUS for some
time, but finally revived sufficiently to crawl
to the house. He died Saturday.
LINCOLN COUNTY
Henry f. Msnk, while partially deranged,
left his home in Wadoboro, Dec. 18th, without
the knowledge Of his family. About week
afterwsrd, Marks son found him in Jefferson.
He had evidently been without shelter several
nights, and was terribly frost-bitten, his hands,
feet and nose being frozen. 1t is not expected
that he will recover. He is man between 60
and 70 years of age.
OXFORD COUNTY.
As Mr.. James Durgin was fixing some ma
chinery under his mill at Brownfield Tuesday
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An Old Boat With n Sad History

few days since there might have been seen
lying at Portland Pier, and old, odd looking
schooner rugged boat, hailing from one of the
Chebesgue Islands. She is called the Gipsey
Girl, and is boat of about eight tons burthen.
She is open aft and forward. She has very
small cabin, about six fee. square, the entrance
a single door without the usual sliding hatch
On the 4th of September, 1910, Mr.. George
Carter, sail maker, took charge of this boat
for the purpose of taking pleasure trip among
the islands. Mr.. Carter was accompanied by
five young ladies, two named Ilsley, two named
Plummer, and one Thurston, all of whom were
intimate friends and of the highest respectable
ity. After sailing while he anchored the
craft off Little Hog Island, in about seven feet
of water, leaving the sails up. He went ashore
for some purpose, the ladies remaining aboard.
During Mr.. Carter's absence, squall came off
the island and struck the boat in her heIpless
condition. The terrified young women ran into
the cabin, which, in few moments became
their tomb 1t was thought if there had been
an opening on the top of the cabin, in that
depth of water, they might have reached the
top. The remains of the victims of this pain.
fol disaster were recovered and inferred in the
Eastern cemetery, where the stones, which
mark their resting place, may be seen.
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May Belle Sherman walked her 80 n
IL hours at Biddeford.


May Belle Sherman walked her 50 miles 10
II hours at Biddeford.
Major Shorey, of the Bridgton News, took a
position as clerk in the warehouse department
Of the Custom House yesterday.
Chief Eogineer E. M. Foote of the Portland
Steam Packet Company, is lying at homo quite
i'll with the epidemic influenza.
Driscoll will commence his walk at Ports
mouth, Monday. of 400 miles in 100 hours, rest
ing % hours
Judge Virgin said in charge to jury the
other day that "some persons who are entirely
disinterested cannot tell the real absolute
truth if they try, because they have not got
mind enough TO comprehend and understand
and then relate it, while others have not got
the honesty to do it,"
1t was Mr.. Frost, not Ross who was called to
fix the combination of tie Eastern Express
Co.'S safe. When he could not discover the
combination the company sent for Mr.. Ker-
shaw, the builder, in Boston. He failed to find
the combination as we'll as Mr.. Frost Mr..
Frost was then asked to take the door to pieces
which he succeeded In doing last avening. Mr.
Frost is thorough workman and under stands
his business perfectly.
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The Trains.

The storm yesterday made some little differ
ence in the arrival of the trains and mails, but
as general thing, after the plows had remov-
ed the bulk of the snow, the following trains
had little difficulty.
The morning train over the Ogdensburg ar
rived 30 minutes late, the morning train over
the Rochester 40 minutes late, that over the
Boston & Maine 45 minutes, and the Eastern
hour and 50 minutes. The Maine Central,
and the Grand Trunk from Island Pond were
on time. The Montreal regular train VIII ich
left Island Pond as a Specialize regular
trains not waiting-arrived here about 5 D. m. !,
hours and 80 minutes late.
The Frauconia laid over. The Eleanora
stayed in New York. The John Brooks re-
NAMED in Boston. The New Brunswick,
bound west, put in to Eastport
The Portland & Worcester mail train was 2
hours and 40 minutes late; the Portland &
Swauton train about 2 hours late, and the ever
ing Boston train over the Maine about on time.
The wind blew very heavily and very cold last
-.
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MUSIC AND THE DIANA.
THE 1111puT1AN OPERA.

LIE OllafN OEEhAs
We do not know how we can add anything
to the many excellent descriptions and criti-
csns of the little people at Music Hall, pub
lished by us from day to day for some time past
as we clipped them from our exchanges. 1t is
delightful, even to man or woman who has
passed many of the mile.stones in life's jour-
ney, and in whose memory there remains but a
faint recollection of those wonderful tales that
charmed his childhood, to see once more the
creatures of the imagination brought before
him in propria persona. The opera, or what
ever it may be called, is nothing more nor less,
as far as the drdnadtis DerSong is concerned,
than a realization of the day-dreams of child
hood. The ladies and gentlemen are entirely
free from any of those peculiafitias that some
times attach to liliputians and often strike the
spectator disagreeably. They are all bright and
sprightly and the ladies quite pretty. AS has
been said they are not great singers, bat they
done by Miss Qoigley and Admiral Dot is really
remarkable. The contrast between Col. Orr,
the giant, and the liGte people is one Of the
secrets of the adaptability of the imagination
to the mimic scene. Such is especially the case
in the scene where Jennie climbs on his shout
der and where Admiral Dot and himself appear
as the gems d'a7naeS. Misses Bolton and Kirt-
lsnd-the latter very pretty dancer-Prince
Louis, General Totman-a Maine boy born in
Richmond-and S. E. Houghton are all excel
lent. We could not begin to enumerate the
many taking features of this opera; it is enough
to say the evenings entertainment was charm
ing. The performance concluded with the farce
of Toodles, in which Admiral Dot gave some
brilliant acting, and it will be repeated at to-
nights performance. There can be no purer,
more enjoyable entertainment for children thar
this and the many merry laughs and happy
faces last night showed how thoroughly thew
appreciated it The audience was com posed of
our very best people and there is every indics-
ton of crowded houses to-day. The sale of
tickets for this matinee is already very large.
NOTES.
The Temperance Union will hold their usual
Sunday evening meeting at Congress Hall,
commencing at O'Clock. Able speakers have
been engaged All are invited.
The tickets for the Barnsbee performance
next Saturday, will be for sale on Monday, at
Stockbridges. Tickets ten cents for children
under Is years of age.
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Rev. D. G. Bixby has resigned the pastorate
of the Baptist church in Searsport
Rev. Lewis Goodrich, late of Warren, will
supply the Congregational pulpit at Lowell
Centre and Village for the ensuing year.
Ministers will be granted no more free passes
on the Maine Central railroad, but cards will
be issued emitting them to half rates.
Rev. E. Manson. recently of Bath, has re-
ceived and accepted call to the Free Baptist
church in Gardiner, and has entered upon his
PASTORAL duties there.
Rev. s. p Merrill has resigned the passionate
of the Baptist church in Wsterville, and ac-
cepted call to the psstorate of the Baptist
church in Biddeferd. Mr.. Merrill has been
pastor of the Watervilie church for lie years.
AT meeting Of the Bachus Historical Socie-
ty in Boston, recently, Rev. 81. S. Burrage Of
Portland, editor of lions Advocate read
paper on the development of Anabaptism in
Switzerland, in the Reformation period, and
Rev. DR., Smaller read paper in watch he re-
viewed the answers given by the early Baptists
of Maine to doctrinal questions at their associa-
tional meetings.
At meeting of New Haven clergymen on
Monday, Ex-Pfesident Woolsey read paper
on the Greek words aion ard dionios, on the
Interpretation Of which depends the doctrine of
the duration of the future punishment and re-
ward, the point at issue being whether the
words mean "epocL" or eternity" DR..
Woolsey gave long dissertation on the deri-
walton of the words and the changes which
have taken place in their use. The conclusion
which he has reached after careful investiga-
ton is that the words refer to an amending fu-
ture life of happiness or misery. There is
nothing consoling 10 this.
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Brief J ottings.

Clear day, yesterday, after the storm. Mer-
curry 100 at sunrise, $50 at noop, wind west.
The Liliputain Opera is in Biddeford Mon
day night.
May flowers in bloom may be seen in Carl
ton Kimball's show window to-day.
1t took from 430 p. m. until p. N. yester-
day, for team to get through to Portland
from the Ocean House.
There was considerable sleighing on the
street yesterday, and the hors cars were on run
ners for the first time this winter
"Full knee-deep lies the winter snow, and
the winter winds are YEARLY sighing," writes
our correspondent A. T.
Officers of Lgonia Lodge were installed by
District Deputy Grand Master, Il. p Cox, last
night. LigOnia Lodge has the largest fund in
the Order in the State-$26, 900.
The Ontario arrived from Liverpool yester-
day morning at o'clock. She brought nine
cabin and seven Storage passengers, and 1900
tons of cargo. She had hard passage and
was all iced up
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-04

The Yorick Club gave their first entertain
ment-as mentioned in yesterdays PREss-in
Ridlon's Hall. Wednesday evening. This club
has lately been formed and is composed of
about dozen young gentlemen OF this village.
with George Agey, Jr,, AS business manager, j,
I'll. McAlman stage manager, and c. e. Rolfe
Treasurer. Their programme consisted of min
strelsy, qaadruple clog, aughable farce en-
title1 the Intelligence Office" lin which local
hits were numerous and provoked much APP
plause) and pantomime. Vocal and nstru-
mental music was furnished by the Yorick
quartette, and the orchestra played excellent
ly. The hall was crowded and the club was re-
quested to repeat the entertainment, which
1t will do at no distant day. The proceeds
of the entertainment went to the aid CT the Vii
lage Improvement Society.
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superior Court.

DECEMBER CIVIL TERM, 1878, BoNNEY, j., PRE-
SIDING.
FRIDAY.-William Kohling VS.. Charles P. Ea-
ton. Action on an account annexed to recover for
clothing Account in set off filled. Decision re-
served.
Larrabee for plaintiff.
W. K. Neal for defendant.
G. W. r. Thaxter VS.. E. II. Dunn. Assumpsit on
an account annexed to recover for labor performed
for defendant in the making of harnesses. Account
in set off filed. Decision reserved.
W.K. Neal for plaintiff.
L. B. bennett for defendant.
John SWEET, admir-, VS.. Geo. 81. Preble. Assump-
sit upon three promissory notes. Defense-statute
of limitation. On trial.
S. c. Andrews for plaintiff:
Thomas & Bird for defendant
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The maid that pleased him most, twas the
one that dressed her hair with WAX FLOSS.
Prepared only by Caswell & Co of Boston !;
proprietors of Caswel & Co.'s SLIPPERY
ELM IOZENGES, for Coughs, and Caswelps
NEW" ELIXIR, for the Blood. For sale
by all druggists.
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Municipal Court.

BEFORE JUDGE KNIGHT.
THURsDAY.-Hugh Mcclure. Intoxicaton. Fined
So with costs. Committed.
John Moore. Larceny. Fined 81 with COSTS
Paid.
Thomas Kirby and Dennis Mccarthy. Malicious
mischief. Fined So each with costs. Committed
FRDAY.-Thomas Rooney and Patrick Donovan.
Fined SO each with costs. Committed.
Seth Libby. Intoxication. Fined SO with costs.
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BOGUS CERTIFICATES.

1t Is no vile dragged staff, pretending to be
made of wonderful roots, barks, &C., and puff
ed up by long bogus certificates of pretended
miraculous cures, but simple, pure, effective
medicine, made of well known valuable RENE
dies, that furnishes its own certificate by its
cures. We refer to Hop Bitters, the purest
and bert of medicines. See Truths and
Proverbs, in another column.
dec30 d&W1W
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-04

BowDoN CoLLEGE.-General Chamberlain
since his return from Europe has been moving
theoretically to secure a large endowment fol
Bowdoiu College, of which he is President.
Mr. Henry Winkley of Philadelphia has just
sent him $4,000 for this purpose, and we un.
derstand that he has been assured of very gen.
erous and immediate aid from other quarters
SO that there can be no doubt that the College
will be greatly strengthened in its effectiveness
1t is said also that considerable legacies to the
College have been written in several wills late
u made.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-04

E. 0. BAILEY & Co. sell this morning at IL
o'clock at Mart on Plum street, twenty Port
land built Sleighs. They are built and trim
med of the best of material and warranted by
the manufacturers. The sale is positive and it
will be fine opportunity for any one in want
of Sleighs to attend the sale
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-04

RARE SIGHT Cap. Day, light-keeper ST
Seguin, was in town yesterday, and said =
never saw such a sea at that point as during tie
gale of the Oath ult. A curious and rare sight
were wild geese picked up close to the light.
house, that were actually drowned, and must
have been dead, when found, about enc hour.
In fact, blood flowed when he cut their threats.
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The CADET BALL.-The Cadet ball was at
tended by large aud brilliant party last night
There were sixty couples on the floor, and a
large number of spectators. Sergeant f. L.
Mosely was floor director, assisted by Sergeant
Dow, Corporal Gibson, priva ties Ilsley, Pickett,
Hazeltiue and York, and honorary members
Perry, Elwell, Rogers, Dyer and Moxey. The
reception committee were Capt. Winslow, Pres
idsnt FL. G. Eaton, Lieut.. Colcerd, and A. E.
Chase, Esq There were fourteen in the order
OF dances, and an excellent supper was served
by Mrs. Patch of the st, Julian.
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THE balance of Jewelry and Silver Ware No.
247 Middle street will be sold at 10 O'Clock this
morning. At 2.30 p. NJ. the fixtures will be
sold, consisting of fine Wall and Counter Gases,
Sofa, Desk, Regulator, &c. See notice in auc.
fion cu1umn