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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-05-15

The Land Of the Aighans" (for The
termination stan is for aiands Or
'country') y = very little known conn
Try; about $50 miles from north to south.
ana 4IO miles from east 10 west. Ills
bounded on The north by Turkestan. east
py fashawur aud Scinde. provinces Of
inuia south by Bolechislan. and west bv
the Persian highlands Of Khorasssn.
"Aighan. i Persian name: the inhabi-
tants styie.fhemselyes .Pusfanchrfp fplural
oi Iushtul aud they speak the Pusbtu
ions. '''''''
Inc country is singularly wild and
broken In the northeast is the enor-
nous range in The Hindoo Koosb moun-
tains, whose summiis are covered With
perpetual ice.. " bile in the east Are thu
parallel chains Of the Soliman mountains
which divide IL from India. These
mountains have but three practicable
passes BY which to reach the gres. v.l,ev
of the Indus. and the fertile plains ~ In
ola and while this rock barrier VII nra-
sent formidable obstacles to Lussisa
advance into the latter country. the -
sent an equally formidable one ~ .he
English IN their attempts TO Aid A fgbsn.
istan. and prevent il being overwhelmed
by Russia, In case the hosti,ities which
have begun, develop into war between
England and Russia, and struggle for
The Afebans are powerfully built peo-
pie, with high cheek bones aud large
noses. and other features which remind
one OF the best specimens OF the Ameri-
an indians- They are noted for their
love OF independence and Equality for
heir attachment TO old customs ana aim
PIE healthy mode Of life. for their free
hospitality and martial spirit. So il will
1e seen thatstheir great mountain land.
= = reality mighty fortress between In.
i'a and the west north, garrisoned bv
ms warlike and liberty loving people
slves Russia foe BY no means to Be az.
'piseu' especially when the Afghans have
4. y ~. power OF England, anxious for
ne safety Of her Indian empire q their
back 'Ae's
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-05-15
Mr. Holman on the Admfnisfra-
tiOn.

The Hon. William Steele Holman savs
tne Administration is moving sufficjeDfiv
fast with relation to the Offices ana sh.s
any one who would have matters hur-
req tnin4s more Of persona, interests
than Of the pnblic welfare. aThis 4 !
grea. pig Government. be says. .and !
great many things have to be considered
celore any move Is made An improper
appointment i public calamity, and Il
II DETER 10 move slowly. Ii Il much
more Important that good appointments
shouid DC made than to bother about
"he'ner or not this or that man Is allow
ca 70 retain his Office few months. Il
I Only question Of . few months. and
tiils delay Is for the best public Interest !.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-05-15

When Mr.. Vanderbilt was about n N
pssr oe'ore the recorder. 10 hear the will
o. n!s isiher read, i occurred to him that
mistake OF any kind af that critical
moment might cost him $50 100000 or
soo,u.uvoc, which money might be ac-
CURED BY the disinherifed. He there
lore gave Mr. Evarts $4,000 10 20 into
court and sit beside him. ready with bis
W.T. and hi brains. II those remarkable
characteristics should be needed m de-
tense Of the great heir. Mr.. Evarss ssid
everything was All right and walked out
o. court with his hslf-s-hundred- -thous-
Gnd.-The Current
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-05-15

The April term adjourned on Satur
day last. The trial Of persons accused
of misdemeanors occupied the largest
portion of The two weeks Of court
There was but two jury trials during tho
term. We give below the disposition OF
causes not heretofore reported. A con-
siderable number Of old State causes
were continued the Defendants having
eludeL arrest:
State vs.. Chris Menker, selling liquor
not guilty.
State Of Indiana W.. Daniel Day, con-
tempt of court; Defendant failed 10 ap-
pear, and MS bond was adjudged forfeit
ed
State ex rel. John Gramelspacher vs..
Isidore Schumacher, quo warranto
dismissed by agreement At defendants
costs
Jos. Fritz petition as guardian Of heirs
OF J. f. b. Widmer, deceased, TO sell real
estate, continued on his motion.
Frank Behrens et al. vs.. Christina Mil
Ter, et al. partition ordered; John l..
Bretz and Bruno Buettner appointed
commissioners TO sell at public sale.
Anna Fremm, ct al. vs. Town Of Hunt
ingburg continued by agreement
Cumberland Telephone Co. vs.. Alois
Gramelespacher; judgment for plaintiff,
$50 20.
Thos. Smith vs.. John S. Camp. ct a.,
change of venue from Warrick county,
continued.
Frank Behrens vs. Louisa Behrens, ct
al, complaint for deed, judgment for
plaintiff and ]. L. Brett appointed com
to execute deed.
William Reutepohler, admir- Of est. of
Henry Richter. dec, ordered to sell real
estate 10 pay debts, at public sale.
Mathew Metzner, CT al vs.. George
Bauer, ct al. affidavit and motion for
change Of venue from Judge filed, and
AFRO DYER, Of Evansville, appointed to
hear cause on l4th day of next term.
Eliza j. Denbo Tvs. John w. Denbo,
John II Capl;nger vs.. J. p. Romineer
Fl al. judgment for defendants, and 60l
days given plaintiff in which TO fle hill
Of exceptions.
Mary J. Payne vs. ). N. Morgan ct a.,
Judgment for plaintiff
Gerhard Niehaus W. Adm'r OF, ess. oil
John w Snoddy. et 81. continued.
G.. L. Williams W. Rosrd of Commits
,ioners dubois County, judgment for
John Grsmelspacher ct 81. vs. p. Kun
iel, et al. dismissed.
George Burger. Sr. vs.. J. w. Snoddy's
state. et al continued.
Town OF Bird-eyev~. Gen. Mcdowell:
dismissed at defendants costs.
Anna Fromm ct al VS.. Henry Meyers.
I AL. tor damages. trial by court and
AIKEN under advisemcns till next term of
onrf.
Vim. Glenn ct al. vs.. Alois Gramels-
'acner, venue changed to Spencer
onnty.
Paul Kunkel Va. A Gramelspacher and
n. Pleasant; judgment for plaintiff.
nd new bond filed.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-05-15

At his home in Crawford county, Wm
Dewitt, OF measles, March 10th. 1855
swcetly fell asleep IN Jesus age % years
8 months and "A days
Bro. Dewitt left kind and devoted
wife, and two beautiful children. lie
was an aflrcIonaie husband. loving
father. an obeiient son. an honorable
citizen aud an accommodating neigbhor
lie was professor of religion. The
following Iines Of Tie immortal Wesley
are appropriate:
"Wccr not for dear Willie. deceased;
Our loss n his immortal gain;
a soul ont cf prison il released,
And freed from Is bodily pain:
With songs LEI ~ follow his flight,
And mount with his spirit shove,
Escaped 70 the Mansion Of light,
And lives in the Eden of love-
4.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-05-15

Mackey i said 10 be the richest man
in the world. His fortune Ia estimated
~ $2T5 100000 Following come Roths.
child, $2Ov,O000O0; Vandcrbuilt, $175..
100000 and the Duke Of Westminster,
$S0U000O0. Poor Jay Gould comes
further down III the scale struggling 10
make both ends meet from an income Oh
S50.o0O,O0O.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-05-15

For square, 10 lines or less, week, 81 OK
Each subsequent insertion, 75 cts
Longer advertisements at the same rate
A fraction over even square or Squares
counted as square. These are the terms
FOR transient advertisements IA reasoDa-
BILE deduction will be made to regular
advertisers.
Notices OF appointment Of admins
traitors and legal notices Of like character
to be paid in advance.
ANNOUNCING CANDIDATES.
For Township Officers, each $l.o0
For County 4" 2.50
For District, Circuit, or State, 500
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-05-15

President ID. J. Mackey OF the = W.
4 r. Railroad Company Va n th;s c;,v
49, saturday makl2g some preliminary
arrangements IN the matter of beginning
WORK on The proposed line OF railway
between this city and Worthin9fon. II
y expected that work will begin Monday
All along The line. and Mr.. Msckev hopes
y nave the cars running 10 Worfhinc-
ton ~ July 4. The timber for the
bridges has been purchased and carren.
tiers are 81 work sf Evansville getting Il
in shape. Davies County Democrat
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-05-15

Inc Columbus. 8 c., Register. savs !:
what i " become OF nss With the
morphine habit making host or lisrs
,he quinine habit ghostly band or ner rs-
less would be suicides the tobacco hsb-
II giving " tendency to cancer and
what not The whisky habit taking peo-
PIE by crooked wsys 10 early graves
ne money habit filling the country with
avaricious speculaf0rs. thieves and bank
robbers; the ofilce seeking habit tuning.
honest people away from homes, work
% getting an Office. il does seem We ara
generally 10 bad way.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-05-15

The knowledge Of God is gained a. 4
knowledge Of man is gained by living
much with him. If we only come across
q man occasionally and in public. and see
nothing Of him in his private aud do
nestle life, we cannot be said 10 know
him.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-05-15

For the first loo miles out from New
Jersey the ocean dcepens only three feei
Ia mile. or 800 feet in all. while Is miles
farther out the water Is 5000 feet deep,
and 20 miles out II Is ~ miles deep.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-05-15

Faoli News
On last Saturday several persons
among whom were William Walters and
Moses >tarritt procured = jug OF whisky
and went 10 Walters residence where
they engaged in gambling. A dispute
arose between Walters and Starriit IN
the course Of which Walters shot Siarritt
through the body. After being wonnd-
sd Starritt walked TO the residence OF
David Stockinger but died within few
minutes after his arrival there Aner-
wards Walters was seen ia company
with one Bledsoe near Blcisoe's resi-
dence, and pistol shot was heard in the
direction Of the place where ihcy were
seen. Bledsoe failed TO come home and
alter short search HE body was found
with pistol ball in the brain which haa
apparently produced instant death.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-05-15

The Virginia Democratic State Con-
vention has been called for July 20. "a
nominate Governor aud other state.
officers. The Republican State Conven-.
ton nae been called for July ~ Tor the.
same purpose.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-05-15

Senator Stanford is authority for m,
statement that General Grant reaper
alton Is largely, If not altogether. due h
the use Of red clover tea. This was re-
commended to Mrs. Grant from "a many
sources that she wished il tried. The
telegraph told how the doctors finally
permitted It's trial, but only as matter
q form and as IAN old woman's remedy !"
They administered II for week ani then.
- they supposed, dropped IT, Bot tie
family was convinced that Il had done
,hc patient good, and continued 10 give
i without the knowledge of the M, -
clans. Granite improvement j. said Ia
date from the time its use was begun. II
III this il true, the doctors should add
'ed clover tea 10 their list or specifics
instead Of despising II as heretofore.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-05-15

Al paint and putty cover the mistakes
AM blunders 81 the carpenter. % the
grave does those Of the rhysislan.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-05-15

Two slips met in fog. skip ahoy T.
Val skip's dot y Helmet. = wss tha re-
ply. -Hel-mif you, too
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-05-15

Topeka. Kansas, has a Democratic
Mayor FOR the first time 10 its history.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-05-15
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY, AT JAsrER,
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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-01-01
It May Save Your Life.

Habitual constipation OF costiveness
ia the fruitful source of innumerablS
ills: the first of which is impurity of
the blood, and as natural cOIse-
quence, the action of the heart, liver.
the stomach and kidneys is disorder
ed. 1t is unreasonable then to expect
"A return of health while the cause of
these troubles exist, viz: Constipa-
ton or Sluggishness of the bowels. 1t
is the habit generally adopted to re-
sort to Salts, Castor Oils, Calomel,
etc., which only afford temporary re-
lief, leaving the bowels in far worse
condition after the effects of these
medicines have passed of. DR.. Solo
mons Bitters move the bowels to n
healthy action, not acting as it were
mechanically. but they stimulate the
secretions, and in healthful and
natural manner expel all impurities
without weakening the body. They
increase the appetite, and cause the
body to take on flesh, thus the system
is nourished. and by their tonic ac.
ton on the digestive organs, regular
stools are produced. 33.5t
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-01-01

j. w Rand, of the firm of Rand &
Co., Minneapolis, is in town soliciting
orders for making picture frames. He
has samples of fine line of goods and
is prepared to furnish anything in the
trade at reasonable prices. He will
call at every house and office in town
and requests all to examine his goods
and learn his prices whether they pui-
chase or not 29-tt
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-01-01
Lands for Sale.

The north. half of Section II and the
north half of the south east quarter
same section, in town q range L.,
Town of MartelD is for sale on easy
terms. SMITH & HACGEN.
55-tf
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-01-01
Prescriptions carefully Compounded.
Burhyte's Block, Main Street.
Ladies' Medical Advisor.

A Complete Medical Work for Woman hand
somely bound in cloth and illustrated Tells
how to prevent and cure all diseases of the sex,
by treatment at home. Worth its weight IN
gold to any lady suffering from any of these
diseases. over 10000 already sold. Postpaid
only so cents. Postal Note or 2-ct stamps. Al
dress NUNDA PUBLISHING CO., Nunda, n. I.
26-9m
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-01-01

A AAa AAAin presents given away. Send us
Witt IlIlIIcents postage, and by mail you will
sUUVget frees package Of goods Of large
that will at once bring you in money faster than
ANYTHING else in America. All about the S2OoOoO
in presents in each box. Agents wanted every
where of either sex. of all ages for all the time
nv snare time only, to work for us at their own
homes Fortunes for all workers absolutely as
sured. Don't delay. HALLET 81 CO., Portland,
Maine.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-01-01
An Important Verdict.

After a careful investigation of the
case the unanimous verdict of the
public is that X. N. Avery's store is
the place to buy Christmas goods.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-01-01

WANTED "A situation as engineer.
The applicant is thoroughly CONVEX
SAINT with the care of engines aud
boilers. Testimonials of character
furnished. A. j. BARRETT,
Trimbelle, Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-01-01

The finder of fitch fur muff lost on
Thanksgiving day will oblige the own
CT by leaving the same at this office.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-01-01

fine wooden worsted sock for %
cts. pair at Abraham'S
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-01-01

Did you see those bear skin coats at
Abraham's One Price Clothing House!
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-01-01

For SALE.-Twenty-tiv cords of
good oak wood. Inquire at this office
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-01-01

Watch the date on the address tag
attached to your Journal and rene~
before your subscription expires.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-01-01

Photograph albums in great variety
and at very low prices at the Model
Pharmacy. fremont Block.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-01-01

All notices for publication in the
JOURNAL should he handed in as early
as Wednesday noon.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-01-01

Return presents at less than whole.
sale price at Sigler & Travis drug
store.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-01-01

Buckskin flannel, the best heavy
underwear in the market, at Abra-
hams.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-01-01

Wines and liquors of the ptlrest
quality, for medical use only, at the
Model Pharmacy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-01-01
RIVER FALLS JOURNAL.
RIVER FALLS. WIS. JAN. /. 1885.

Children's and boys overcoats a
speciality at Abraham's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-01-01

lall Almore money than at anything else by TAX
WkWing an agency for the best selling book
VIZ" out Beginners succeed grandly. None
fail. Terms free. HALLET Book Co., Portland,
Maine.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-01-01

RIVER FALLS JOURNAL.
RIVER FALLS. Wis. JAN. l. 1885.
-
Children's and boys Overcoats
speciality at Abraham's.
fine wooden worsted sock for %
cts. a pair at Abraham's
For SALE.-Twenty-fve cords of
good oak wood. Inquire at this office
Did you see those bear skin coats at
Abraham's One Price Clothing House!
Return presents at less than whole
sale price at Sigler & Travis drug
store.
Buckskin flannel, the best heavy
underwear in the market, at Abra
hams.
Wines and liquors of the pIrest
quality, for medical use only, at the
Model Pharmacy.
All notices for publication in the
JOURNAL should he handed in as early
as Wednesday noon.
Photograph albums in great variety
and at very low prices at the Model
Pharmacy. fremont Block.
Watch the date on the address tag
attached to your JOURNAL and rene%
before your subscription expires.
The finder of fitch fur muff lost on
Thanksgiving day will Oblige the own
or by leaving the same at this office.
An Important Verdict.
After careful investigation of the
case the unanimous verdict of tie
public is that X. N. Avery's store is
the place to buy Christmas goods.
WANTED situation AS engineer
The applicant is thoroughly CONVEX
SAINT with the care of engines aud
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-02-13
A Big FIRE.
Factories Fired by Cars Fallinn
from Bridge.
Two Lives Lost and Great Pecu-
mary Damage Caused,

freight train standing on the railway
bridge across the Raritan river, at New
Brunswick, N j., was run into by another
freight train Some oil cars were thrown to the
ground and set fire to two factories near the
track. A brakeman and laborer were burned
TO death, and losses aggregating nearly $780,
600 were caused by the fire Following are
particulars:
Shortly before 3 A. NJ an extra freight train
from Philadelphia, owing to broken truck,
stopped upon the bridge over the Rari-
tan river for repairs While waiting,
the through Southern freight, which
lett Philadelphia at 1889 p. NJ.
came dashing along through the city,
ana not until he was within 800 feet of the
caboose of The extra train did the engineer
see II. Brakes were applied, but to no purpose
Inc engine of the Southern freight struck the
caboose OF the extra train, telescoped it, and
then struck an oi-tank car of which there
were four attached to the extra.
An explosion Immediately followed, and
the wrecked and burning oil were thrown
over and down from the high bridge to the
streets below, The ,ignitcd oil ran through
the streets into the Raritan canal This be
ing covered with ice, the oil ran over it and
down the canal to the allpaper manufac-
turing establishment of Janeway q Co.. set
ting fire to it, The flames were soon beyond
the control of the frerncn. and the building
was totally destroyed, and seven dwellings
opposite were Quilted
In the meantime n building used as q box
factory by the Consolidated Fruit Jar com
pany, situated directly under the railroad
bridge, had been set on fire by the burning
OIL, and was entirely consumed The flames
next spread to the main factory Of the Consol-
ldated Fruit Jar company. Here the fire
men battled bravely, and, although they
could not save the building. they prevented
he lire from spreading to the larger build
ings Immediately adjoining. BY o'clock the
local firemen had the fire under control and
were thankful to receive the relief that came
from Trenton in the shape of two fire engines
and hose carts. All this time the woodwork
of the railroad bridge had been slowly burn
ing
Engineer French and Fireman Harrison. of
the Southern freight, jumped from their en-
glne when they saw a collision inevitable and
escaped with "A few bruises The brakeman ON
the front end of the train. Frank Dumas of
kenslngton, Pa. failed to Jump, and was
carried down in the wreckage to the street
where he was roasted to death. His body
was recovered, Charred mass of flesh. I'M
recognizable except by an amulet worn
around his neck Patrick Doughertv. ir. n
young mechanic, entered the burning build
ing of Janeway q Co. in search of his tools
and lost his life.
The total loss will be not less than $3.50. 900
Between 600 and 100 workmen are thrown ont
of employment. Two of the cars that were
hurled into the street contained nineteen
horses. These were roasted to death and
added to the horrors of the scene
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-02-13
Foreign.

GILBERT CUNNINGHAM, alias Dalton, slls.
pected of completely in the recent explosions
at the Tower of London and the houses of
parliament, was examined at Bow street DO.
lice court, London. Strong evidence tending
TO show that he caused the explosion in the
Tower was given. When arrested in the
Tower after the explosion, the prisoner had
refused to give any account of himself In his
luggage had been found detonator, used in
the explosion of dynamite.
SINCE the recent dynamite explosions many
employers in London and other English cities
are discharging their Irish employees. One
OF the largest publishing houses in London
dismissed from its employ every person of
Irish birth.
THE London police arrested another man
believed to be an accomplice of Cunning
ham, charged with causing the recent dyna-
mite explosions.
The French have captured the coal mines
OF kelung from the Chinese, sustaining a loss
OF sixty killed and wounded. The Chinese
loss was heavy.
PORTUGAL has annexed both banks of the
Congo river, Africa, and the contested coast
line
A BRITISH convoy sent TO Kassala was
attacked by Arabs, who were repulsed after
losing $50 Of their number. The conyoy's
loss was fifty killed