davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-01-11
Gems

Notwithstanding the almost universal taste
for gems, and the desire to possess them that
has animated the rulers of the world as well
the men most famed for opulence, there
no history of them written in English
until the year 1862, when one Thomas Mich
OILS, " sometime of Jesus College, Cam
bridge" performed that pleasant duty.
Master Thomas had certain notions about
gems that in our day might be called curious
For example, writing Of the diamond, be
says: '' 1t will make men rich and eloquent ;
it will preserve from thunder and lightning
it viii create dreams, keep men chaste,
(think of that) hinder fascination, stop
witchcraft and make men invisible. If a
/ true diamond be put upon the head of a wo-
man without her kpouksdge, it will make
her in her sleep, if she is faithful to her
/ husband, TO cast herself into his embraces,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-01-11
Further Language from Truthful
James.

.>lE'S FORD, sTANIsLArS..
1870.
40 1 sleep; do I dream
DO l wander aud doubt:
Are things what they seem,
Or is visions about
T. our civilization q failure
Or is the Caucasian played OUT
Which expressions are strong.
Yet would teebly imply
some account OF a wrong
Not % call it lie
A. was worked If ON William, my pardner,
Which his name 4, was W. Nye.
lie came down 70 the Ford
ON the very same day
Or that Lottery, draweI
by those sharps al the Bay.
And he says 20 me, Truthful, how =or- 30
I replied. It is far, far from gay
" For the camp has gone wild
on this Lottery game
And has even beguiled
Injin Dick by the same.
Which said Nvc u me, Iuiius is plltu
10 You know what his number IS. Jatnc- +"
replied -
81 +, 8, i- his haud
Which he -tartei-aud drew
Out q list, which be scanned,
Then he ~only Went for his revolver.
Win language can not command
Inen said. William Nyc'~
Buthe turned upou me
And the look in his eve
Was quite painful % see.
And he say. " lou mistake. tins poor lniu
protect from such -harps a- Won Doe "
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-01-11

rock along with his mother, Dame Isabel
Lauder, Lady of the Bass, whence for
many months they set their creditors aud
the laws of Scotland at defiance. The
Lords of Council. scandalized at this con-
tempt of court, issued a proclamation,
threatening the laird and his mother with
the highest pains and penalties of the law
if they did not quietly surrender. Ulti-
mately they quilted their fortress, and
proceeded to Edinburgh, where they qui-
etly arranged their debts with their cred
itors
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-01-11

RATIO BETWEEN THE SIZE OF THE CHICK
AND TIE EGa.-According to a German
author the chick at the moment Of escap-
ing from the egg, weighs about two-thirds
as much as the original egg. If, there
fore,it IS desirable to have strong and large
chicks, it is necessary to see that only the
heaviest eggs are hatched. The average
weight of hens eggs may be estimated at
about ten to the pound some weigh con-
siderably more and others much less than
this proportion. BY pains in selecting
large eggs, 1t will be possible, according to
the usual theory of selection for bree de-
ing, to secure a race of chickens of large
size
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-01-11
Last Year.

The violets blossomcd where she trod
Last springtime by my side;
The lilies rose and talked with heI.
She shamed the roses pride.
Her eyes were blue, her step wac light,
Her smile was bright as day;
I loved buaner, prayed for her,
thought OF her alway
J loved my love, and She was fam
The angels loved her too;
For they stole down one autumn night,
And hid her from my vicS.
Vow violet> blossom at her head.
And lilies grow above her;
And winds are soft around her grave,
A. though they,.too, iid love her.
T. e.. "
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-01-11
FERNS FOR ADVERTISING

ForOne square of II tines or less OF Ncnparci
type one Insertion, sl00; tor each subsequent in
sertion 25 cents Unless the number of in ertpns
are marked on the advertisement iC~ill be contu1n
ed till ordered out. Liberal discount made to mel
chants aud )thers advertising by the year.
rebate and Commits sioneT's Notices 81 ael
For notices Of Liberations. Estrays the fot n, q
tionand Dissolution of Copartnershtps, &C. l.5
each Tor three insertions If sent by Mall IN g
money mustaccOmpany thel etter--
NOticestn news columns, 10 cente peTiiT each
Insertion, but charge made of less than so cents
Notices of Deaths and Marriages inserted gratis
/ but attended Obituary Notices Poetry WILDE
charged by the rate of five cents per line.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-01-11

but If she ho otherwise to turn away from
him. "
The earliest little sketch or trea tise extan
4 on precious stones was writtan by Theo-
4 phraStns the disciple and friend of Aristotle
The earliest historical annals of the Jews,
Egyptians. Hindo0s, Greeks, Romans, Mon
tezumas, contain frequent and particular
mention of gems, especially diamonds, their
shape, value color, etc. Homer mentions
the earrings of juno as eontainieg shining
gems and in poem by Orpheus, written
at least four hundred years before the Chris
tim era. the supernatural powers of gems.
IN which the Greeks had implicit belief, are
mentioned.
The origin Of precious stones has been
written by Plato, who supposed that it was
the vivilying spirit abiding in the stars.
which, longing to form new things, converts
the most vile and putrid matter into the
most perfect objects lie describes the dia
mond as being found like kernel in the
gold, and supposed to be the pursst and no.
bIest part which had become condensed into
Il transparent mass.
The Romans, wien they conquered Greece
and Egypt. took home with them the passion
for gems, and carried it 90 a stupendDus
pitch. the patFieians vieing with each other
in extravaganee Plipy declaims against
the extra vaganee of the age, and especially
against the fashion of leweled drinking cups
Lucan mentions the meeting of Cesar and
Cleopatra in hall of tOrtOise shell, studded
with en- efa!ds and topaz Cleopatra IS said
to have dissolved pearl of the value OF one
hundred and fifty thousand golden crowns,
in vinegar, in the presence Of Antony. and
70 have drunk 1t of. CR-ar Is sand to have
paid q sum equal to $3.50, ,0U0 for single
pearl. The feliow-drOp tO the pendant des-
troyed by Cleopatra was sawn IN two by COM
mand OF the Emperor Augustus, and used T.
adOrn the statue Of Venus
Caligula adorned his horse with q collar of
pearls, and PlIny mentions that be had seen
Lolita Paulina the widow of Caligula, COW
cred head, neck, ears and fingers. with
strings 0t pearls and emeralds, valued at
$4,000 coo our money, plunder ollected by
her grandfather. Lollius. from al the princes
of the East And as this was on no very
grand occasion, but merely at a private din
ner party, it may be concluded that the dis
play exhibited but a small portion OF her
iewelry. The description recalls Sedley's
lines
such ropes Of pearl her arms cucumber,
such loads OF stones her fingers freight
They tremble with the mighty weight"
The shoes of Heligabalus were studded
with gems, and the statues of the gods bad
ewes of precious stones. One of the largest
diamonds in the Russian treasury is known
to have formed the eye of an idol of an east
ern temple, and was stolen by an European.
who had become priest of the shrine.
\ particular stone was supposed tc be sa-
cred to each month, and they were called
Zodiac stones These are set together in an
ornament called an amulet so as to be sure
to have the one corresponding to the partic-
ular sign or month of the year The order
= nc 80
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-01-11

The golden sentences at DeIpbos
Know thyself. Nothing too much. Fly
contention and debt.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-01-11

This superstition Is evidently cornectei
with the twelve stones in the breast plate of
the High Priest. and even still exists. II 6
jews had a tradition that when. the Day
Of Atouement, the High Priest asked the
Almighty forgiveness for the sins of the
whole nation, if they were forgiven, the
stones IN the [ rim and Thummin shOne most
brightly if the contrary. they became
black
According to Boetius, IN his work * De
NatuTe Gelumarum, the ruby Is sove-
reign remedy against the plague and poison,
it also drives away evil spirits and bad
dreams. Inc -iacInth if worn on the finger.
procures sleep, and brings riches, honor and
wisdom The amethyst dispels drunkenness
excellent gem , and sharpens the wit. The
ruby rcstTains passion and fiery wrath, al
is a preservative from lightning the ems.
raid discovers false witnesses by suffering al
teration when II meets with such persons; tho
sapphires procures favor from princes the
chrysolitc cools boiling water and assusges
wrath.
Certain stones were also supposed to sym
belize the Twelve Apostles
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-01-11

90 There, safe we shall abide,
And sweet VIII be our rest
And every longing satisfied,
With full salvation blest.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-04-21

When deScasc has urdcripind the health, and
thc physical system has become Frustrated a
stimulmt that will not only strengthen. but re-
move the cause, should be Immediately restored
to- Mental distress Is also fruitful source of the
breaking down OF the constitution, and tae raya-
ges OF this enemy to health are truly aiarmng. 49,
For all such maladics Hostctter's stomach RiI.
tiers have been found unsurpassed. BY acting di.
rcctly upon the digestive organs, they remove the
heavy, disaerc,ahle feeling after eating, So often
complained of by persons OF delicate tempcya.
meut M soon as digestion In restored, the pa.
tent finds his strength increasing, and his gener-
al health improved
Thousand OF PERSONS certify thnt IL may be rcII.
cd on in all cases OF weakness or nervous debility
attendant upon sedentary habits. The gencraIi-
y of Biters are 80 disagreeablc 10 the taste that
they are Objectionable to a weak stomach. This
is not the case with Hostettcr's Bitters which
will be found mild and extremely pleasant, Bal
samc plants, barks and roots contribute their re-
storative jntces to render It soothing and strength
ening. Its basis IL the only pure stimulant which
has becn produced, containing noJHsu Oh, or any
other dele!crious element. The mort careful and
skilful chemist have aRaly zcd the Bitters, and
pronounce them harmless. Thea 10 scientific testi.
mony; bat the testimony OF the hundreds of thou.
sands who have experienced the preventive and
curative effects Of the GREAT vEakTAELs TONIC
and ALTERNATIVE oT modern times IL still more
conclusive. In Fever and Agne, Dyspepsia,
Bilioasness, Nervous Complaints, Chronic Com.
plants and general debility 1t Il nearly iniaGbe
as anythingin this ialble world can be.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-04-21

MUsICAL.-TheP Philharmonic So
ciety. with the aid of some of the
best musical talent from the adjoin-
ing towns, will give a concert which
it il said will be the best thing in
the musical line, We have had. On
Thursday evening, April 9th, in the
Baptist church. Having been burn
ed out. they are deserving of encour-
agement, and if greeted with full
house, will, at a future time. give an
for the benefit of the
Library Association. Every seat
should be filled. The very large
audience, whieh we learn, greeted
this body of singers at Independence,
will warrant us in the opinion that
they will be duly appreciated here.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-04-21

potter POWER PRESS. We have
been absent the greater part OF this
week at Chicago, purchasing new
Potter Power Press. This has in
volved no slight expense, and If our
delinquent subscribers will come up
and pay the amounts due US, it will
be of great help TO Us. We have
for some time desired to add new
press to our office, but could not see
our way clear. Our circulation has
reminded us for months past of the
actual necessity for an easier way to
work off our large and increasing
edition. Our new press will be In
operation as soon as 1t can be shipped
from the mandatory at Norwich,
Conn, which will require about four
weeks. We expect to enlarge soon,
and make other changes in our office,
but of this, more in the future.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-04-21

ENCOURAGING.-A large area OF
wheat and oats has been sown, and
we are having the right kind oil
weather to give to it strong healthy
growth. Every direction we tuin,
the prospect is truly encouraging.
Every acre of cultivated land in this
vicinity is beirg put to use, every
house, ready for occupancy in the
city, is filed, so far as we know, and
more could be rented. New dwell
ings are going up in different parts
of t0wn-the burned block will soon
be replaced 10y one far better. Labor
ers, mechanics and business men are
all busy. And now all that is need
ed is, That we shall, as one man, look
to and work for our united interests,
each one fairly and bonorably doing
his part; If this is done. we conf
IDENTIFY believe our city and township
will double in wealth and population
within the next four years.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-04-21

QUICKER TIME.-It is reported
that the Central road contemplate a
change of time on or before the first
of the month, making the time 10
Chicago shorter 10y several hours, and
from Sioux City to Chicago in "a
hours, passing our place about 5 p,
NJ, and arriving in Chicago at seven
the next morning. This will make
it quite convenient for business men
along the Iowa Division. They can
leave home in the evening and be
ready for business the following
morning in Chicago. The Central,
when once walked up is hard to beat.
They have been putting substantial
repairs to the track and bridges, and
the cars, track and entire equipage
of the company are in good coadi-
ton.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-04-21
Normal Schooi,

All the members of the Normal
School are actively engaged in the
appropriate work of the mouth. The
number of teachers i'm attendance
has increased to 102, and the interest
Is undated.
On Wednesday, Mrs. Randall clos.
ed most interesting aud successful
course of instruction in Reading and
Elocution, and we feel assured that
her stay among the teachers of Black
Hawk county, will be long remem-
bered, not only because of the value
of the instruction, but also because
Of the pleasant social relations be-
tween herself and all in attendance.
Prof. Allen is giving new spirit to
the whole work. He has a peculiar
faculty for maintaining an active
interest in all the branches of study
under his immediate charge. Histo-
ry, Civil Government, Geography
and Spelling, have received his
special attention this week. 1t has
never been our privilege to witness
so systemmatic, condensed, and at
the same time, comprehensive a
presentation of these subjects. His
tory, so often dull recital of words,
Is so divided, and the subjects so
classified as to make the study one of
the most interesting. What may be
said of one branch is equally appli-
cable to all others under Prof
Aliens charge. I've
The Model School, under charge of
Supt. and Mrs. Nye, is accomplish
ing much practical good. In this
school, the instruction given the
teachers, is applied. While Nor
NAL School gives the Teacher much
knowledge and discipline, yet its
chief purpose is not attained unless
it results in better methods of i'm
parting instruction. AS the Teacher
instructs the class in the Model
School, the good and bad points of
methods of teaching are noted by
critics who report their observations
to the School at the close of each
days sessions, thus showing all the
best possible results. We are now
able to pronounce the school pro.
gressive success. Tho teachers are
most energetic in their efforts, and
all feel that this Is the most valuable
preparation month Of their lives.
In view of these results, can we
hesitate about the propriety of a
State Normal School? Nay, more
Of the imperative demand for such
an institution; Northern Iowa
needs training school for teachers.
The voice of the Association of
Principals and Superintendent con-
firms this opinion and points to
Iowa Falls as tho place for such
Will our next legislature give us
all endowment appropriation?
ANON.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-04-21
New York View of Senator Har Ian's
Speech.

NOV bGLh lew OL 5tEHtol DaL ldH y
Speech.
The New York Times thus reports
the contest of Mr.. Harlan with Mr..
Sumner: Dir. Harlan spoke in re-
ply to both Messrs. Sumner and
Schurz. His speech had in some
parts n rather partisan character, and
was effective beyond general expec-
tatiOn when he took the floor. He
pinned the cause and the object of
the speeches so fast to their authors,
that the attempt to escape was futile.
The cause was the personal disap.
pointment of the two Senators and
the object was to undermine and
prevent any attempt to renominate
Grant for the next Presidential term.
For the first time in the debate, MIR,
Schurz lost his temper, and appeared
uneasy. Mr.. Harlan alluded to the
removal of few postmasters in Mis-
souri,. Mr.. Schurz interrupted to
deny Indignantly that he was infiu-
enced by any such motive. Mr..
Harlan turned this to good account
by saying that he had not drawn
any conclusion of that kind, but
the Senator had drawn the conclu~
sion for himself, and he had no donbt
it was the conclusion Of the country.
Mr.. Schurz again tried q sarcastic
repartee, to the effect that Mr.. Har-
Ian judged bis motives, and the mo-
tives of the Senator from Massachu-
sets, by the motives of other men.-
And why not, inquired MIR. Harlan,
were those two Senators alone i'm.
maculate, and alone to be influenced
like other men? -
Sumner and Schurz interrupted
to day, both Morton and Harlan,
and were about as much discounted
by the reports, rs were Morton and
Howe by Schurz yesterday. Mr..
Harlan was twice interrupted by APP
plause. Mr.. Harlan, at the coAclu-
sion Of his speech, moved to lay the
resolutions on the table. Sumner
and Thurman both tried to make
some complaint, and Sumner wanted
to make another speech, but Harlan
refused to withdraw. The vote was
taken by yeas aud nays, and the res
oiutions were laid on the table by
80 to lG. But four Republican Sena>
tors voted in the negative with the
Democrats. They were Sumner,
who had refused his assistance to
the Republicans of Connecticut
Robertson, whose influence for peace
i'm his own State is illustrated by the
recent proclamation.of the President;
Schurz, who has given Missouri into
the hands of Democracy, and lost
even their support, and Patterson,
who tried to carry the election in
New Hampshire by stumping the
State in opposition to the annexa-
ton Of San Domingo. Wilson sat
in his seat and refused to record his
vote with either side.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-04-21

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, 700To BE Elk
PENDED.-The Presbyterian Church
in this city is undergoing repairs and
renodeling to the amount of over
one thousand dollars. and Pipe Or
gan, costing some seventeen hundred
dollars, has been ordered to be placed
in the church. The church, when
finished, will present an entirely
new appearance both inside and
outside. An Orchestra, for the organ
and choir, 16x22 feet will be added to
the rear of the church, the gallery
will be taker out, giving room for
sixteen seats additional, and vesti.
bule will be built in the front, with
stairway, giving all excellent en-
trance. The organ is a memorial
gift by one of the members of the
congregation. 1t will certainly be a
very fine one and such o gift as
Western congregations are unaccus-
toned to receiving. 1t is ordered
from Buffalo, n. V. Messrs, Derrick,
Felgemaker & Co., makers. This
church occupies n conspicuous, as
well as central location, and the
improvements and additions being
made speak well for the society, and
evidence common dable iiberali.y and
enterprise.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-04-21

THERE is in the possession of Mr..
Charles X. Lard. of Fairmont, Ind,
q German Bible, Luther's translation,
printed with wooden type, in the
year 1884, and is consequently 337
years old. 1t is an heirloom in the
family from the Fatherland. The
family tradition is that it was several
times buried during the prosecutions
of Germany. This is one of the old
est books in the United States, and is
valued very highly by It's possessor.
Journal.
We don't expect to beat this item,
but can do our level best to come up
to it. Our townsman 6. III. Behm-
Ter has German Bible printed on
the same type, in 1865, which would
make it 206 yea rs old.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-04-21

r. r.. FARE.-The Northwestern
Railway company has recently re-
duccc the fare on its Omaha line:
From Cedar Rapids to Chicago. there
has been a reduction of ST. reduc-
ing the fare to Sll,45. From Cedar
Rapids TO Chicago the fare is $500,
instead of So, 40.
This will cause q reduction from
this place, but we do not know as
to the exact amount.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-04-21

THE b. G. II. & NJ. RY.-Work on
this road north, is to commenc &c
Immediately. Delegations from
along the line as far as Mason City,
went down to Cedar Rapids last
Monday, at which time the necessa-
ry aid was pledged and the inten-
tons of the Company definitely
settled. The contract for the grade
woik far as Rockford, some 45 miles,
has been let to d. w. e. Rowley, of
Cedar Rapids, and the building of
bridges to Doves & CO., of the same
place. 1t is the intention Of the
company to make Mason City this
wear,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-04-21

CHANGE.-C. A. circuit, we are in
formed, has bought out the entire
stock of furniture of Hall & Gamer
Oh, and will remove the goods next
door south of Crosby & Greggs, oppo-
site the old stand. Look out for new
advertisement, and full particulars
next week.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-04-21

NEW York. Aaril ~.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-04-21

r. r. PRoJECT.-TheP arkersburg-
ers are growing lively over r;uject-
ed railroad southwark through their
town. The general agent of said
road is now i'm the Southern States
arranging for Southern connections.
When the line is completed, the Du-
luthers will have direct line to New
Orleans, through the following large
cities: Nashua, Swanton, Parkers-
burg and Wadaloup.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-04-21

MILLINERY.-Miss Anna McNally
returned yesterday from Chicago,
with complete stock of millinery
goods. Having taken great care in
her selections, she has no doubt of
suiting her customers and "a many
more as desire TO call on her,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-04-21

CONFERENCE.-The Marion 7rt-
June complains Of the hardness OF
the Sabula, Ackley and Dacota Rail-
road Company, and the vagueness
of their reports and promises, and
demands fulfillment of promises
made, &c. We have heard, on good
authority, that the above railroad
project is a dead one, and that this
line, when built, will he turned from
Marion down to Cedar Rapids where
1t will stop. There are good grounds
for belief that this will be done.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-04-21

On Tuesday night of last week !,
Evans Williams and his wife, living
five miles west of Eddyville, in
Monroe county, were brutality as
saulted and shot, and perhaps both
MORALLY wounded, by their neigh
Dor, Smallwoed Thonnpson. A diff
Guilty bad existed for some time
between Williams and Thompson,
about a tine fence. Williams and
his wife were passing quietly along
near the fence in dispute, when
Thompson arose from a place of CON-
cealment, and shot them both down.
Thompson was arrested and released
on 81, 500 bail.