davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-07-16
The HerOism of Common Life.

Did it ever strike the reader how much
heroism is required to make the work OF
the world 90 on in spite of heat, in spite
of cold, in despite of wind, rain, sickness,
Discrimination, and all the obstacles
which exist and continually arise to the
prosecution of any plan, the fultillment of
any endeavor
Had we, any of us, nothing to do but
consult our own desires, attend to our
own wishes, we should soon find that
enough. We should accept the fate
which cast us in a world where every
want was supplied with becoming forti-
tude, and consider that we had plenty to
do in providing for our personal comfort,
escaping annoyances and nursing our
tingeraches and headaches.
But, instead of this easy state of
things we are turned into world where
everything has to be wrested by perss
tent effort and the force of will from cir
cumstances arrayed against it; where
every one is engaged in a pitched battle
with fate and the combined forces for
whatever of good can be got out of life
and for life itself All the old stories of
the dragons that guarded the treasures
Of the earth recur to the mind, and nc
quire new significance in the light of
the modern conflict of intelligence with
natural phenomena.
The vast machinery of our social life
is a new Juggernaut which rolls over and
mows down indiScriminately whatever is
not able to bear the pressure, whether it
be feelings, affections, or men and women
The necessities of the case fortunately
take us out of ourselves; we have no
n N
our individual aches and pains, or wants
ana wishes We move as part of sys-
tenn. We wake up in the morning with
the whole current of will and being set
in the direction of certain line of duty
or the accomplishment of particular
object. and we allow no minor fact to in
terfere with it. Cold or heat are disrc-
garded bodily pains forgotten or reso-
lutely set aside, and by.and.by we find
we can control our own forces as Ger
tainly as we can control the forces Of
nature, and almost make ourselves well,
as some few, by perpetually nursing
their ailments, make themselves i'll.
This heroism which rears and feeds
and clothes and shelters US; which
builds our railroads and bridges and
grand public editiees, which adapts to
our use the productions OF nature and
delights US with the beautiful and per
manent in works of art; which is SO
common that il has ceased to be q mat
ter of thought or interest, Is the best of
all proofs that there is something inner.
entity good and noble in human nature
something that the hardest circum-
stances tend to develop and that no
amount OF ll-usage can destroy. 1t is
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-07-16
Making Good Hay and Poor Hay.

Hay is dried grass. Hay ofprime quail
ity is made OF grass cut and properly
cured at that stage of growth when the
leaves and stems contain the largest
amount of available nourishment. Both
theory and the opinions derived from the
experience of the great majority of intel.
ligcnt and observing farmers concur in
fixing the true period to cut grass, when
i'll full blossom, or while the bloom Is
falling" At this period most grasses have,
SO far rs can be Judged, obtained from
the soil and from the atmosphere the
greatest amount which they will have at
any stage of growth which is of value as
food for animals. These elements exist
nj this period in the most valuable form
The changes which take place subse-
Queutly are chiefly within the plant A
part of the starch, sugar, gum, alhumcn
soon goes TO assist IN the formation OF
seed, and a part to constitute woody
fiber, which is indigestible and OF lit
tie value as fodder. OF hay cut at
later stage cattle will doubtless
eat less. Some infer from this that
ii will spend better but the true rea-
son why they eat less is, because the sys-
tenn can digest and assimilate less. The
actual benefit derived from hay Is in pro
portion to the available nutriment con
tanned in il. All domestic animals that
subsist on fresh grass will make more
growth, muscle and flesh when fed with
grass than with any other food, which
shows conclusively that it abounds in
tihrin and other albuminous compound
which are of far more importance than
starch. gum, etc. because flesh must be
formed as the framework or substratum
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-07-16

young wife. Two months ago she died
having devised $4,000 to Mr.. Miller in
gratitude for his act of forbearance in
1854. Mr. Stebbins said he had spent
much time in his search for Mr.. Miller.
Finally, hearing of person with his
initials in saddlery firm on Broadway,
he had written to ascertain whether he
was the agent of the little people in
1864 In conclusion he informed him
that large lot of lumber formed part
of the property devised to him, requested
him to take it away. and told him as
soon as his identity had been established
his draft for 100000 would be duly
honored.-N. Y. Sun
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-07-16
Pet Spiders.

writer in the american Naturalist
gives an interesting account of his eXpe-
rience in tanning pair of spiders Of the
genus Lycosa These spiders never build
Il web, but wander for their prey hiding
under stones or burrowing in the ground.
They are large and stout, and covered
with hair, and some of them as the ia
rantula, are formidable insects indeed
The pair in question were confined in Il
cigar-box, covered with pane of glass,
through which their proceedings were
watched. Spiders do not ordinarily man
fest social qualities; but these, after
their first fear of each other was over
come, became exceedingly friendly In
the beginning of their acquaintance both
were timid and shy, but in the course of
IA week they had established most ami
cable intimacy They would chase each
other about the box, first one and then
the other beng the pursuer They
would meet together in mimic battle,
rearing on their hind legs with the fore
legs of each resting on the others head
and body and distending their jaws,
seeming on dire mischief intent And
after moments harmless encounter
they would drop their feet again and run
away from each other, like a couple of
playful kittens.
The only time they exhibited absolute
illtemper was when their daily draft of
water was given them. In their eager
ness to quench their thirst they would
often crowd and jostlc each other, and
then one would, like enough, turn mad
and drive the other away. Their owner
upplied them with water by means of as
whalebone fringed into a brush at one
end This would hold a drop or two.
After the first two or three lines of drink
ing from this fountain the spiders would
run for it the instant it was introduced
into the box, and, rising on their hind
legs, resting their fore legs on the whale
bone, they would suck it dry Spiders
are supposed capable of enduring long
fasts from food and drink; bat, in this
instance, they were always ready to Stake
their thirst at least once day
They were amply supplied with flies,
which they would capture something as
a cat catches a bird. They would creep
to within an inch of their victim; then,
standing motioness "A moment, throw
the body forward the length of the hind
legs, which would remain fixed. They
seldom missed on the first effort; but if
they did they would repeat the attempt
until successful, After eating they would
clean themselves off with great precision,
first brushing OIL the body with the legs,
and then the legs with the jaws and
palpi. When all was done, the minute
heap of dirt which they had accum.
ulated in front of them would be pushed
away with the fore legs.
On one occasion Il common house
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-07-16
A Fortune uur One Kind Act.

In the spring of 1864 Mr. Barnrm or
gained an exhibition tour OF his little
people through New York and the East
ern States Gen. Tom Thumb and his
diminutive wife were the stars of the
troupe, and Mr.. William l.. Miller was
the manager. Having exhibited at Bur
lington, Vt, the troupe came by boat to
Whitehall, n Y. one Friday night in
June, and took quarters in the principal
hotel in that oldiashioned village, The
tour up to that time had been eNtraordi
narily successful and Mr.. Mller's cash
box was wclltilled with crisp green
backs.
On Saturday the General and his
twenty-five pound wife felt disposed to
rest after their extended travels, and
kept their rooms. Mr.. Miller, who is
fisherman and can cast a fly against the
wind with Peter Gin himself, set out to
explore the Whitehall brooks for
speckled trout. Before quitting the no
tel he took his cash-boX into the little
Generals room and left it in his care,
with a warning to keep his eye on it, and,
in case of his going out to leave it in
charge of the assistant manager of the
troupe.
Early in the afternoon the General and
his lady went out for walk, forgetting
the cash-hoX, and leaving the room door
open While they were gone a chamber
maid entered the room, opened the cash.
box, took out the coutents-nearly So 900
and took French leave.
At five r. m Mr.. Miller returned with
string OF trout, and having occasion to
use pen and ink went TO the cash. box,
where those articles were always Kept.
To his dismay he found only pen and ink
where he had expected to find $4,000.
HURRIED questioning of the little people
developed the story of the temporary de
scrtion of the room, and in a few min
uteS the desertion of the servant girl was
made equally manifest.
Mr. Miller sought out the Sheriff of the
county, and in short time fleet purSuers
were on the track of the dishonest hand.
maiden. Before bedtime the Sheriff re.
turned with the dust.hcgrimed and
trayel-worn girl, who had walked and run
over fifteen miles. She was tired and
penitent, and voluntarily confessed that
she had stolen the money,
In cNtenuation of her crime she said
that she was about 10 be married and
desired a wedding trOussCAu, Going into
the Generals deserted room size saw the
money box, The temptation was too
much for her and without stopping to
consider the possible consequences she
opened the box, took the money and He'd
Being asked what she did with the
money. she produced all but about 5000
OF It, saving that she had lost that sum
She was so distressed. and seemed 50
Contritc, that Mr. Miller, after some In.
DulTlpS ,lS IA hFr prgNiDuS character ~
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-07-16

The visit of the Emperor Alexander II
England has led to the issue of q now
and vexatious press regulation in Russia
the newspapers having been forbidden to
publish any news about the journey. 1t
Is true That according, to law no news
paper Is TO take any notice of the doings
or intentions OF the Car before the Gov
eminent passenger speaks of them; but
hitherto II has been the universal custom
10 puollsh all accounts of an imperial
tour or festival after the MesseSger had
once announced that it was about to take
place. This was the case when the Car
went to Austria, when he met the other
Lmperors at Berlin, and even during the
marriage festivities at St. Petersburg.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-07-16

evidence sufficient of natural nobility
which may be put in the scales apainst
all the facts which show natural do
pravity.-HearM and Home.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-07-16
If. %. IF.
RAILWAYS
READY RELIEF !!
The Cheapest and Best Medicine for
Family Use in the World!
ONE 5O.CENT BOTTLE

~~~~
WILL CURE MORE COMPLAIN AND PREVENT
THE SYSTEM AGAINST SUDDEN ATTACKS OF
RPTDEMICS AND CONTAGIOUS DISEASES THAN
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS EXPENDED F0H
OTHER MEDICINES OR MEDICAL ATTEND
ANCE.
THE MOMENT RAILWAYS READY RELIEF rs
APPLIED EXTERNALLY-0R TAKEN INTER.
NALLY ACCORDING TO DlRECTl NS-PAIS
FROM WHATEVER CAUSE. CEASES TO EXIST.
1MPORTANT.-Miners, Farmers. and others rcsid-
Ing in sparsely settled districts ~here it is difficult to
secure the services of Il physician, RAILWAYS
READY RELIEF is Invaluable. 1t can De used with
positive assurance of doing good all where
pain or discomfort Is eypericuce il seized with
Influenza, Diphtheria, Sore Throat Bad Coughs,
Hoarseness. Bilious Collie, Inflammation of the Bow
els, Stomach, Lungs, Liver, kidn Us with Group,
Quinsy, Fever and Ague; or with Neuralgia, Head
ache, Tic-Doulour ux, Toothache, Earache; or with
Lumhago, Pain in the Back, or rheumatism or with
DarrhGa, Cholera Morbus Dysentery; or with
Barns, Scalds Bruises; with strains Cramps or
Spssns. The application of RAILWAYS READY
RELIEF win cure you Of the worst of these COM
plants in a few hours.
TNenty drops in half n tunlbler OF water will In .
few moments cure CRAMPS. sPASMS, SOUR SToM-
ACH, HEARTBURN. SICK HEADA CHE, DIAR-
RHFA, DlSENTERY, COLO, WIND IN THE
BOWELS, and all INTERNAL PAINS
Travellers should always carry bottle OF had
WAYS READY RELIEF with them. few drops in
water VIII prevent sickness pains from change OF
water. 1t IS better than French Brandy or Bters as
. stimulant
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-07-16

FEARFuL-the amount of money thrown,
away in not buying shoes protected by SILVER
TIPS. Parents be Use and insist that vour
shoe dealer 81 ould keep them.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-07-16
Sold by Druggists. Price, so Cents.
DR.. RAILWAYS
PILLS!

Perfectly tasteless elegantly coated with sweet gum
purge. regulate, purify cleanse d strengthen RAD
W Al ) PILLS tor the cure of all disorders OF the
stomach, Liver Bowels. Kidneys, Bladder, Nervous
Diseases ierdnche tonstip ton Costlyeness, lndl-
gestion Dyspa psia Biuusness Bilious Fever lntarl
nation Of the Bowels, Piles, aud all Derangements OF
the Internal Niscera Warranted TO effect positive
cure, Purely Vegetable, containing mercury,
minerals or dcleerpus drugs.
s%-0hserve the following symptoms resulting from
Disorders Of the Digestive Organs
Constipation. Inward Piles, Fullness OF the Blood
IN the Head, Acdity Of the stomach Nausea, Heart
burn, Disgust Of Food, Fullness of Weight in the
omach Sour Quotations SHAKING or flutterlng at
the Pit Of the stomach, Swimming of the Head bur
ried and Difficult Breathing, Flutering at the Heart,
Checking or sufocatng Sensations when in LYING
Posture, nmness of Vision, Dots Webs before the
Sight Fever aud Dull in in the Head, Deficiency OF
Preparation, Yellovncss OF the Skin and Eye, Pain
In the side, Chest. Limbs. and Sudden FlasAes OF
Heat, Burning in the ri sh.
\ few doses Of RAILWAYS PILLS viii free the
system from all the aboye-named disorders.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-07-16
Price 25 cts per Box. Sold by Druggists.
Read FALSE AND TRUE"

Send one letter-starp to RADWAT Co, No. x
Warren street, New YORK. Information worth thou
sAndx viii be se1tyou
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-07
MAIL ROUTES.

Leave MartinsEiIis Monday, wednesday,
and Friday att am
Arrive at Patrick Q. H. by6pm
Leave Patrick o. II. Tuesday, Thursday,
and Saturday ct sm
Arrive at Martinsville BY 6pm. 80
Bond required with bid, $500.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-07
NAIL ROUTES.
VIRGINIA.
(CO,stiHUsd from Regular EditioR.)

Arrive at Wilcox's Wharf by y m
Leave Wilcox's Wharf Wednesday aud
Saturday ct p m
Arrive ct New Kent o. H. by pm.
Bond required with bid, e400.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-06-19
How the President Wrote his Famous Ri.
nancial Memorandum.


washington Telegram to the New York Tribune.I
So much has been said in regard to the
circumstances under which the Presidents
late memorandum wac prepared aud given
to the public, that tie Presidents own
statement in regard TO II will be interest
ing. He says that early in the session. be-
fore the passage of tie first Senate bill by
the Finance Commi. ZEE, he YVES called upon
by at least fol.y Senators ard Representa-
tives, who asked him tor his opinions on
the currency question. and IN order that
there miget be no mlstsae ABOUT what he
thought, he concluded to put his ideas in
writing and did it one day after finishing
his official duties. The ne4v dav, when
the usual number of members OF Congress
called to talk with bin On financial topics,
he showed them this paper. 1t was not,
therefore, true. be said. that the memo
randum was written wi+ni1 a few days OF
its publication, or at the suggestion Of Sem
atOr Jones. II was seeu by great number
Of members before the passage of the cur
rency bill that was vetoed. As the debate
in the Senate dragged lTs SLOW length along
the President thought OF sending message
to Congress based upon the ideas he had
written down on this paper, but it was
postponed from time to time, and finally
the passage of the first hlll made it unnec-
essary. In wiring his veto message he
had no occasion to set forth bis plan in ex-
tenso but simply to state his objections.
During the session of the conference COM
mittee the President was again repeatedly
called upon for statement Of his position,
and he again produced the paper he had
before shown. The copy was given to Sen.
ator Jones at his own request. The Presi-
dent always considered 1t a private paper
until he had the copy made for Mr.. Jones,
and never originally intended it for pub
IcatiOn
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-06-19
Death of COchise.

A telegram from San Francisco announces
that Cochse, the famous Indian chief, dled
on Tuesday last, in Arizona. He had been
sick a long time, and feeling satisfied that
he was afflicted by witchcratt, he refused
20 let the doctor administer to his wants.
Illness had reduced this once powerful man
a,most 10 a skeleton. Cochise was head of
the Covotoros. a branch of the Apache
tribe, numbering about 1000, and occupying
the White Mountain district in Arizon a.
He and a few others survived treacherous
massacre bv United States troops, and
thencetorth' he was one OF the bltterest enc,
mics OF the white man. Little effort had
previously been made to paclIy his 1oilo"'
ers. for down to 1870 no government omcer
had visited them or sought to improve thelr
condition. In that year Governor Sanord,
Of Arizona. went among them, and in his
report said: II am convicted that the
CoCotoros tribe, which / visited IN the
White Mountains. could he made perlna-
neutly peaceable and friendly Wlth-lhe
whites if a good man could take charge OF
and remain constantly in the midst OF them
to encourage and aid them in agriculture
and supply their pressing necesslties.
During the year in question, the Apaches
were left without food or raiment " the
neglect of Congress. and they accoroipgH
became restless and predatory. In !c'l
y
leo against CUcbise, who was regardeG as
responsible for the outrages committed oy
his tribe Secure in his mountain reeesses,
however, be set at defiance the power e1'
erted for his capture. An effort was accord
juCly made to negotiate with him. MT.
JetforGs succeeded in finding him, ouo the
chief refused to 90 to the Indian agency at
Canada Alamosa, OF the Rio Grande. whefe
a conference was desired. He said he was
afraid Of the scouting parties III Arizona
and New Mexico and would not leave MS
stronghold except accompanied by MS
women and children. Another effort was
made at tie instance Of superintendent
Pope to treat with him, but General crook
intervened and took the matter IN his own
hands. Owing TO the wise measures adopteG
by the latter C"chise at last relented. ana
promised TO live at peace with the wnloe
settlers.
His Influence has since been powerful tor
good. and il is now feared that trouble VIII
follow in selecting his successor. On TINS
account Superintendent Dudley. OF New
Neyico. intended waiting among the Coyo-
-aros nntil the matter was decided. There
are rbree candidates: first, the splrltualist
or medicine man who ranks next to C0chise;
whose name is Skin va; second, huck ei
Zee. the war chief. who is great trieno OF
the wbites. and third, Cechlse's eldest son.
named Tuch la, who is very large ana pow
erful. but Is also irresolute and lazy; ~ Is
deemed unlikely that the latter could GOV
ern his tribe without first having she"n MS
prowess in raiding. Still, he is the favorloe
OF Mr.. Jeffofds, who has had long expeflehc.e
among the Apaches, and is quailted 10 esq
mate the merits OF the rival warrlors.--'e'o
York Tribune.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-06-19
CnuIdust EOoI Ur. Casaidy.

H. Cassidy, a wealthy New Orleans mer-
chant, was induced, on Saturday, to accom-
pany q stranger, who accosted him in
Broadway. to bankers TO get coupon
cashed. They went to place in West Broad
way, and ascended fight of stairs to a
room, on the door of winch was the sign
"Jones g. Co., Bankers" NJ Cassidy Gus
pected no harm until be entered the room.
Then the peculiarly of the furniture struck
him as lot suita ole for bankers Office.
The usual pleliminaries Of the ''bunco"
game were performed. and after winning
some crisp bank notes, the stranger asked
Mr. Cassidy ito try his luck" Mr.. Cassidy
pulled out revolver and said: '!You
scoundrels! You brought me here to swim
die me. Clear out, or Ill shoot you both
like dogs. II you ever speak to me upon
the street, I'll shoot you on sight"
The rascals fed, one through a panel
door into an adjoining room ana the other
ran into the street and around the nearest
corner. Mr.. Cassidy then left and called
at w. Crossman g. Co.'s wholesale brush
store where he related how the rogues had
tried to swIndle him. The confidential
clerk of the house accompanied Mr.. Cassidy
- Jones g. Co.'S, but the door of the estab
lishment was locked. A placard upon the
door read. CLOSED for the day Ner
York Tribune, June Is.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-06-19
A Noble Act.

The citizens of Shreveport are about 10
discharge debt of gratitude by an act
that reflects credit alike upon themselves
and upon the object to whose memory the
debt is due. A subscription is being raised
for the purpose of placing handsome iron
railing around the grave OF the lamented
Lieutenant E. A. Woodruff United States
army, whose remains are now resting in the
cemetery of this city.
1t is known to most of our readers that
this gentleman. under whose direction the
great raft in Red river had been success
fully removed by means OF government
appropriation, voluntarily came down from
the scene of his labors during the height OF
the terrible epidemic of last fail. and al.
though entirely unscclimated, with self
devotion beyond all praise, gave his whole
time and largely of his means for the ben
eft OF the sick, the dying and the dead.
After laboring night and day in -he cause
of humanity, he al length Eel a vic.iIn to
the scourge. A brave Christian gentleman
he died az he had lived, yielding up his
valuable life to the God who gave i with.
ont murmur at the divine dec1ee.-Shrete
,l0rt Times
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-06-19
The Caprors of the virsinius Rewarded

The Capf0rs of the virGinius Rewarded.
The following promotions and rewards
have been conferred upon the officers and
crew Of the Spanish man-ot-war Tornado,
for the capture of the ''f.ibustering
steamer Virginius. in Oct0 Der, 1873:
Captain COmmaaaant of Frigates Don
DionisiO Castillo = Asensio, to the rank of
colonel Of marines. -
Second Commandant Of First Glass War
Ship Don Fdustino Alvargonzalez, to the
rank of lieutenant colonel of marines, with
salary, but the title not to antedate ap.
pointment.
The white naval cross to Lieutenant Don
Enrique Pardo Y Moilet. .-
The red naval cross to Leutenants Angel
Ortiz Monasterio and Don Ricardo Agasino
Martinez.
Lieutenant Don Bernardino Navarro Y
Canzinares to the rank of captain Of ma
ripes.
The white naval cross to Pavmaster Don
Miguel Fontera y Dopico, likewise to AS
sistant Doctor Don Andres Medina Y Con
zalez. likewise to the Chaplain Don Jose
Velez = SAM.
The specially hired first engineer, James
Mockabee. to rank as naval Lieutenant.
The silver cross of naval merit is awarded
to the 9uartermasters. sailmakers and
sailors of the said ship.-Diari0.