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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-03-04
Washington,

THE President has approved the act to
authorize a retired list for privateS and non
commissioned officers of the United States
army who have served for thirty or more
years.
UNDER the terms Of a new %extradition treaty
with Great Britain, just submitted to tho
Dominion COVE. nmelt for approval, default
ing bank officers and others charged with
similar offences from the United States will
no longer be able 10 find an asylum in Canada.
INTERNAL REVENUE COMMISSIONER EVANS
has been charged with maladminstration OF
his office, violation of the civil service rules,
and misrepresentation of property. His &C.
cuser is William Howard Mills, n treasury
clerk and former clerk in the revenue bureau.
WHILE under alcoholic influence young
Butler Malone, son OF Senator Malone, ere.
ated a disturbance at Wclcker's hotel, where
his parents are stopping, and finally shot a.
q colored porter, the bullet piercing the
mans forefinger. Malone was arrested and
gave bail.
THE coinage of minor coins-one and five.
cent pieces-has been suspended.
THE medical library and museum con.
nected with the surgeon-generals office
is to have a fire-proof building erected
for the storage of valuable books, documents,
etc, at q cost of Ss2OO,0JO.
THE Congressional committee of inquiry
into the jeanette arctic expedition has made
a report blaming no ono and praising every
body.
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LATER CONGRESSIONAL NEWS
Senate.

SSAaoSCs
The Senate passed tho Texas Pacific for
feiture bill, Mr.. Blair, Of New Hampshire,
and MIR. Bowen, being the only Senators who
voted against it. The bill forfeits and re.
stores to tho public domain the lands
granted in 1911 to the Texas Pacific Rail.
road company to aid in the construction Of
their road. The bill had passed the House,
md went back to that body with the
Senate's amendments added thereto. $3.50 Mr..
Plumb reported the post Office appropriation
bill, appropriating s53, sl9, 900, an increase of
s3)O,0W over the bill as passed by the House,
and 3 ,279, LTD less than the estimates.
House.
Mr.. Holman introduced a joint resolution
requesting the President to open negotiations
with the French Republic with a view of ne.
gotiating q new convention with that govern
ment for tho establishment of another French
and American claims commission, which
shall have ample jurisdiction to reopen. ex-
amino and finally determine all claims which
were filed before the late commission under
the convention Of January Is, 1851 Mr..
Bennett, from tho committee on elections.
submitted a report on the Iowa contested
election case Of Frederick against Wilson,
accompanied by a resolution declaring Fred.
erick entitled to tho seat. e Consideration
of the river n harbor appropriation bill
WAS resumpd
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The life Of 1000 persans is now equal
in duration to ina: of 100 persons pre-
v~iously, and 1000 births will now keep
up the growth of the worlds population
as we'll as loo births used to do.
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CONNECTICUT, In proportion to population,
still holds the lead in inventive genius, nav
ing taken out $50 patents last year, one for
every GA persons in the State.
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Wealth has its cares as well as poverty.
Well try the wealth care for a change.
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LAURA ScHIRMER, the pretty Boston comic
opera singer, has been in Italy studying 1or
Tour years, but will come home anu slns III
New York with McCaull this summer. En-
MA Romeldi is another American singer just
back from Itaiy who wants to sing u lou OF
the dramatic roles in Italian opera
A VERY rich old lady went to hear Mr.;
with him that when she went home she
changed her will and provided that $1,000
should be given to him upon her death.
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the delay, 1 Speu up lne Toau.
l was now almost facingthe wind.
All at once, sharp and quick, Ifelt the
finding snow o. my face. The wind
moaned through the ~l,ailess branches
on either side of the road. The snow.
flakes whirled madly here and there
Even in my excitement l vas able ia
realize the rHct that never before had
l seen in England SO fierce a snow.
storm, or one which came on so sud.
denly. And, like myself, Philippe was
abroad. and exposed to its full fury.
Heavens she might lose her way, and
wander about all night.
This fear quickened my steps. ]
forced my way on through the mad
storm. For the time all thought OF
Sir Mervyn Ferrand and vengeance
left my heart, AL l now wanted was
to find Phi,ippa; to lead her home, and
see her safe beneath my roof. "Sure-
~" I said. as l battled along, "she can
not have gone much further"
l kept Il sharp look-out-if, indeed,
it can be called a lookout; for the
whirling snow made everything, save
what was within q few
feet Of me, invisible. J
strained my ears to catch thu
faintest cry or other sound. l went
on, flashing my lantern first on one
and then On the other side of the road
My dread was that fhilippa, utterly
unable to fight against tho white
tempest, might Je crouching unde'
n of the banks. and if so, 1 nigh
pass without seeing her or even at
tracing her attention. My doing 81
on such a night as this might mean
her death.
On, why had she not come a
promised? Why had she gone Il
meet the man who had so FOUL.
wronged her? After what had hap
peDed, she could not, dared los lo''
him. An for a dreary comfort l re
cal. ed the utter bitterness of her &C
cent last night when she turned II
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BETRAYAL OF GORDON.

TO BE CONTINUED
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

IL you are suffering with low and de-
pressed spirits, loss Of appetite, genera.
debility. disordercd blood, weak constil
tuition. headache, orany disease Of bill
ious nature. by all means procure a bot
tie of Electric Bitters. Yon will be sur
Iprised to see the rapid improvement that
will follow you will be inspired with
new life; strength and activity will re-
turn; pain and misery will cease, and
henceforth you will rejoice in the praise
of Electric Bitters. Sold at fifty cents
a bottle, by Mehringcr Bros, Jasper. 8
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03
A Great Discovery.

Mr.. VIM. Thomas. Of Newton la. saws
MY wife has been seriously affected
with cough Tor twenty years, and
this spring more severely than ever be-
fore. She had used many remedies
without relief and being urged to try
Dr Kipsrs New Discovery. did 50, with
most gratifying results. The first bottle
relieved her very much, and the second
bottle has absolutely cured her. She
has not bad 50 good health tor thirty
years
Trial Bottles Free AZ Mehringer Bros
Drug Store. Large size Si.o0. g.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

The largest stock OF wallpaper ever
brought to this county has just been re-
|ceived by Jacob Gosmann al his Book
and Stationery Store. Ranging in price
from 8 cents to 80 cents a roll. have
also an improved trimming machine, and
will trim All wallpaper for those who
wish il. Also large assortment O
window shades at from Si25 TO 81 % {
pair with fixtures complete; also ths
Aurora spring balance shade rollers
Please give me call and convince your.
selves. JACOB GosMANN.
Feb. l3, 1885 - Am.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

az Through the intelligent fore
thought Of her late husband, Mr.. Joseph
Troxler, who had his life insured in the
Masonic Mutual Aid Association, Mrs.
Mary Troxler this week received 81, 500
from that organization. This provident
sum will enable her to establish herself
in business so that she may live com
fortably now that her bread winner Is
taken from her. This should be an ex-
ample to other heads OF families. The
wife who has husband who thinks so
little OF her as TO fail to provide for her,
should lie be taken from her, is TO be
pified- unless che should be one OF that
kind who hate societies so much As 10
keep her husband out OF them in order
TO have peace in tho family.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

W Tomorrow il the last day Of Lent
and there have been solemn services all
this week at 81. Joseph's church, Faith
or Fidelis bringing vividly before his
congregation the sufferings aud closing
scenes in the life of Christ. Many have
inquired Why this week is SO solemnly
observed. The Evansville Courier says
il il called Holy Week, because IL Il
specially devoted to the closing scenes
in the life Of the Lord Jesus Christ. II
i often called the Week OF Sorrows. In
the earliest period OF the church all bust.
ness was suspended In order that person.
might quietly commemorate the tragic
death OF Christ. Many pardons were
granted BY the Christian Emperors dur
ing this time. hence it was then called
Golden Week."
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

GRADING. --T The citizens on Seventh
street have determined not 10 be behind
aud have circulated petition and OBJ
iained 70 II the signatures OF nearly all
the property owners on the street, ask
ing Tor the grading Of that street from
McCriIlus to Hendricks street. The
Town Trustees will act upon il 1t their
next meeting. aud the contract will prob
ably be let this month sometime.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03


Mr.. GODDARD Paulin. Of Santa Claus.
Spencer county, Ind, hearing Of DIR. j.
+. Dunbar's success here in treating dis
eases of the eye, ear aud catarrh troubles
brought his son George here for treat
meni. lust nine days ago he was blind
and hadIo be led BY the hand bad been
blind for eight years. lie informed the
Dr. he had spent over 5000 (six hundred
dollars) on him: he had employed the
best medical skill TO be had and il was a
signal failure: he had even sent TO Eu-
rope and different parts of the old conn
try for medicines and still they failed 10
reach his case. Aftcr the Dr. had made
an examination Of the young man, he
informed Mr.. r, what could be done,
and III he gave satisfaction his bill would
be so much. and If he could not do him
any good il would not cost him any
thing. To-day the young man can see.
lie has recovered in sight in both eyes !;
he says he can not find words 10 express
his feeling for DIR. Dunbar in bringing
him TO light again, aud for his superior
skill over all others. The DIR. will re-
main here until Friday and will be At
Birdseye April 4th, aud remain ten days.
If you have any trouble In his line 20
and consult this great speciality before he
leaves. We are glad to state the DIR. has
been crowded with work here and II
has been boon for the suffering.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

PERSONAL MIR. John &. Wilson, who
lives near Madison. Jefferson county,
father or n. III. and Miss Libbie Wilson,
n. visiting his children al Huniingburg.
ne Il an old line Democrat. The good
book tells Us strain up child IN the way
ne should 20, and when he IL old he viii
not depart from it, and his Democratic
training accounts for Nets cleverness,
and before Clevcland's administration IL
ended. we shall expect TO see the Dr.
training with his father politically.
Mr. Jas. A. McCariy, Of Boone town
ship. went through JASPER Monday, on
his way Chatauqua county, Kansas,
where be expect TO make his future
home.
Mr.. johnny Krodel goes to Evansville
this week 10 take position as bar ten
der IN the saloon Of Mr.. Charley Platz,
where he will be glad to shake hands
with his Dubois county friends when
they visit the vile.
Cant. w. Daniel expects to move 10
Owen boro on April 10Th. and 60 into
the hotel business there.
DIR. Dunbar il having a big run, aud
the Daniel House has the appearance al
most OF an infirmary.
Dr. w. II. Sherrod, the veteran Mexi-
can soldier and Democratic wheel horse,
OF JefIersonvillc, passed through jasper
wednesday on his way TO Mr. w Sner-
rods in Boone township, whose son IT.
vim is very low with consumption.
Mr.. Wendell May came down from
T.ouisyilIc 10 visit his family Saturday
last. and remained with them few days
preparatory 10 their moving 70 Louis
vile. where lie has a steady job.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

Nrw BnicK-yARp. The demand in
Jasper for brick this Spring has com
plcicly exhausted the stock on hand, and
40 brick buildings can be erected until
more are burned This hss given rise 10
The organization OF = new company for
making brick, composed Ct Messrs. Isl
dore Schuhmachcr, John Geier. jr.. and
Joseph Kroft, and t.,ey will begin mould
ing next week al the north end of Mill
street. Mcssrs Kroft and Geier are each
skilllul workers in the business. and will
have charge Of the yard, while Mr..
Schuhmachcr can attend 10 the making
of business contracts. We predict for
the firm a large measure OF success. as
they are All pushing men, and there i an
Increasing demand for brick Jasper
now needs good building contractor.
who thoroughly understands his busi-
ness. and is willing 10 make contracts
for brick or other houses, and furnish
every thing complete.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

~ The Assessors met tuesday 10
agree upon . uniform rate Of assessment |
and adopted rate on some things, but
no minutes were kept Of transactions,
and therefore we could not obtain the
rates for publication. The Assessors are
now At work. Get your schedules ready
for them.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

REvrvAL~-A revival is being expert
cnced In the M. 4. Church at Hunting
burg, and many are experiencing JOY al
the outpouring OF the Holy Spirit. The
Engllsh and German members are work
ing together for good, and great results
are anticipated. SO far there have been
ten accessions 10 the church, several have
been converted, and The blessed work is
progressing.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

MARRIAGE LICENSES The following
have been Issued BY Clerk Gossmann
since our last report:
John r Harris and Minnie II. Hays.
Jos. K. Picon aud Sarah X. Taylor.
Jas. Schum and Anna NJ. Hollinder.
N. Senninger aud Caiharine Baunlein.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

~ The largest stock OF clothing ever
offered In Dubois county. will be sold
at auction BY Henry Sermersheim during
Court week. commencing April 27th, and
continue day and night till entire stock
is sold out.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

n-vThe Indiana Legislature, as pre-
dicted by the COURIER when the special
scssion was called. is likely TO set the
full forty days allowed, and from present
progress Of legislation will probably be
called together again. II II is neces-
sary to pass the appropriation bills,
But we hope Gov. Gray, will not call
them together the second time. The first
call was bunder, the second would be
little less than crime. They should be
permitted to retire to private life.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

G-y250coal miners are out on a strike
al Evansville against a reduction by the
bosses Of wages for digging from 81
cents to cents. Only II to 2 cents Is
paid for digging Ia The Pike county
mines. and this has forced the prices
down al Evansville
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

6TThe steamer n. X. Springer, from
Cincinnati 10 New Orleans, sunk last
Monday 1T Waterproof, La. The boat
and cargo Is tofal loss. An the pass
engers, among whom werc quite a num-
Der from Evansville and vicinity, were
taken of safely by the steamer Matches,
The Springer ran into the bank at 4
o'clock ia the morning, and sprung alcali
u several places. She was valued Al
$35O OOn and insured for S25. 900, and bad
on board at The time 400 tons offreighi
aud 30 passengers.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

The BEST SALvE In the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe-
yer Sores, letter, Chappcd Hands. Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
aud positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired. II Is guaranteed TO give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
IS cents per box. For sale by Mehringer
Bros, Jasper.
Feb. eth, 65.--Iy.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

Attention Is directed to the card
of Mrs Gasser, in another column. She
is carrying on The business At the old
stand. aud hopes by strict attention and
fair dealing 10 do large share Of busi-
ness She l. also agent for the famous
Clipper harvcsters. and will sell them on
a long credit. whore well secured.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

or Kendall and King. let out Of jail
by the Supreme Court, gave $4,000 bail
last Friday, for their appearance AZ Cir
Gull Court, 10 answer the charge Of mur-
der. III witnesses continue TO have con-
vcniently defective memories, or move
20 Canada In the interim, no doubt they
will appear and have an casy trial.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

6T Clothing, hats. caps, boots. shoes,
children's fancy suits, together with a
complete line Of furnishing goods. will
be sold AZ Henry Sermersheim's nam
moth auction house during the April
term Of Court.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

GTThe town board ought TO pass an
ordinance establishing fire limits. Eight
cen houses were burned IN Oakland last
Friday, and 100000 lost. BY the neglect
70 have such regulations there. Too
many frame buildings.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

REMOVED Mr.. j. B. Sahm has moved
his shoe shop 10 Mrs. Erny's house on
the Public Square, next door TO Zocller's
where he will be pleased to have all call
who want good work done on boots-or
shoes. He warrants all OF his work. Il
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

MARRrED,-At Portersville. on sun
day, March Goth, 1885, by Rev. ]. H.
Myers, Mr.. JoHN II. HARRIS and Miss
MINNIE HAYS, both Of Boone township.
ssMsy they live long and prosper
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

John Kuebler has opened new shop on
Main street opposite the Jail. where you
can ret AL kinds Of smithing done ia first
class style. Give him call.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03
JASPER COURIER.


April fool!
--Pnt on your hat and 90 TO school.
April opens balmy.
Easter next Sunday.
Good Friday to-day.
March went out like lamb.
THE school house gates need fixing.
Mrs. Cooper's school has thirty live
scholars.
Pay your taxes and COURIER sub
scription.
Solemn service in all Catholic
churches from now till Easter.
Roller skating is beginning TO dwin-
die as the weather gets warm.
"A pleasant Mite at Mrs. Ritchie's on
Tuesday night
PLANT your potatoes; the moons all
right.
Women are busy cleaning up gar
dens now.
--Lampert has the largcst stock OF new
buggies IN the county.
--Junker has just received large as
sortment of all colors of Cashmeres, &c.
Bring us your job work. We will
printit promptly.
UJGo to II. G. Fink's for fresh con-
fectionarys Of alI kinds.
Capt M. Fisher has our thanks for
apportionment maps of the State.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

rrI will sell nv stock of clothing
fifty per cent. below cost IN order 70
close business during Court week. Il.
5. 0ermersheim
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

GrJ. B. Junker has removed opposite
Benkert's blacksmith shop. where he is
prepared 10 sell goods a. cheap as eve,.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

pDon't fail TO attend auction At n.
Scrmersheim's during Court week. You
can have goods at your own price.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

WFGen. Grant and JEFF Davis, the two
very active opponents IN the civil war.
are now both lying At the point Of death,
and the long roll for the march 70 etcrni-
" OF the old soldiers Is being beaten.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

PREAcnING. Rev $. y. Anderson
will preach In the NJ. II Church. In las
per, on Saturday night At n o'clock, and
Sunday morning At l0i O'Clock. The
public are invited.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

HC Miss Friedman wil open new
millinery store on the Public square IL
q few days. Look out for something
nice.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

NJ For good and cheap sewing ma
chine, call on Leo Spayd and purchase
one OF the renowned Crown machines,
which for durability and good work
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

FoR RExr.-A good business room
on West 9th street, formerly occupied BY
q photograph gallery. Has large sky
light. Inquire at Courier Office. II.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

OILent is over, and what world Of
pretty bonnets and dresses will now sup
plant the dull colors.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

rGoing. going. going. gonel snd
that's the tune you will &c; good clothes
by at II. 5 Sermarshei ms Court week.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

rvPcte Seacat informs US that the
railroad hands have not been paid here
for January yet Hard times for them
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

nJFor the largest assortment of cook
stoves and garden implements in the
county and at the lowest figures, call on
Leo Spayd. IT,
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

rThc 2Oth inst. will be the last day
for the payment OF the county taxes OF
1884, without the addition Of 10 per cent.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

uA complete slaughter OF goods AZ
the auction Of Henry Sermershein du-
ring Court week.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

UOur thanks are due Mr. Griffin for
copies OF the Louisville Commercial,
which he delivers 10 our citizens daily
now at two cents copy.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

uMr. G. w. Riley started to the In
sane Asylum Wednesday, to deliver there
Charley Miller.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

AZ II. &. Fink has just received fine
lot OF oranges. lemons apples, bananas
and cocoanuts.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03
MEAT MARKET I
JOHN R. CHRISMON

Has opened in the Post-oflicc building
III Jasper meat market, where he will
supply customers with the very best the
market affords for cash. Open every
day except Sunday. He soliciis the
patronage Of everybody, and by having
ihe best Of meat will endeavor 10 merit 1t.
Persons having fat beeves, calves or
sheep 10 sell, viii find II 70 their inter-
est 10 call on him.
Farmers coming 10 town are invited to
call and take good roast or steak home
with them. Feb. 20, 1885 IT.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

Now il your time 70 subscribe !os
the COURIER.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03


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THROUGH TIME CARD.
EXPRESS. ExPKEss. EXPRESS.
Ly JssPrR $50 am. II s05 am. 0:20 pm
Ar EyAssviLLE 10 80 90 pm Opm.
Ar i0usviLLE u ;35 pm. T:lo pm. LOO am.
Ar ST. iouis Z. .55 pm. 500 am.
Train arriving at Louisville az As NJ. makes direct
with trains on G. o.. Tor White Sui
phur Springs, Staunfon, Richmond, Wash
ington, baltimore, philadelphia, New York,
and all principal cities Of the East.
Trains 3 and have Pullman Palace Sleep
ing Cars between 81. Louis and Louisville.
THE NOTICE ofFmigranis s especially Invited 70 the
advantages onered'by this Line
THIS Is THE SHORT LINE TO ST LOUIS
This Line connects at st. Louis in the Union Depot
with trains OF all roads leading West. Northwest and
South -gest.
All trains are run SOLID between Louisville and 81
Louis. For full information concerning Road. Cars,
Tickets &c. call upon write 20
GEO. n. EVANS, Asst to President.
JAMES s. CAkk, G. T. A.. Louisyilles Ky,
A. BENNETT. Agent. Jasper.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1885-04-03

Capt. M. Fisher has our thanks fol
apportionment maps of the State.