davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-01-13

ARREST OF ALLEGED PASSAGE THIEVES.
detective COOmeS on Monday evening re-
covered an OYercOat and talma both fine
garments which had been stolen out of pas
>agcS. They had been put in pawn and from
Inc description of the men who spOuted them
MI. Coomes telegraphed a description OF the
men 10 the various precinct station houses
from which Lieut.. NOOnan. of the second
precinct. arrested two men who nave been
identified as the thieves, and are now III iail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-01-13
NHEITD iE ~

SHELLBARES
FORTY ~ >HEiS GENUINE NEM YORK
STATE HICKORY NUTS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-01-13
RATSTNS

PHTSTNS
nEHESAS. LONDON LAYERS. EALFNyTAS
MATS AND SULTANAS.
taE'r- IN Quarter boxes -,-....-..-.... a. cents.
Fancy brands. quarter bpNe-... ~
Good kalslu-. Is cents, or lt- for. q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-01-13

DINORCFD.-Judgc Wylie, in the Equity
Court, made q decree yesterday divorcino-
Sarah T.. VI. Fee from the bonds of matri7
nlony with VIM. Fee, giving her the custody
Oh The child and right 10 resume her maiden
nalne OF CLANCY. She states that they were
married I'm ,,ne Arundel county. Maryland
in October, 1856, and charges cruelty ana ue-
strtlon. MeSsrs, Moore and Newman APP
Eeared for plaintiff, and NJ. Anderson tQ9k
tie testimony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-01-13

SATFsOF REAL FSTATE-Mondav after
noon. ny i.atimer s. Cleary. auctiOneerS for
Bowling ami Norris. trustees. the ,;->tOry and
basement brick dwelling IN the north side of
L. street. between III and +th streets. to Saml
POikinhOTn, FOR $50, foT John L. Given and
W W. Cox trustees. part lot =. in square L.,
and Improvements a frame uWtilIng', 10 Il.
H. Warner, for $50.
b. Ross Perry. trustee. has sold lot >.
square 2is, 10 senator Thurman. Vi ONO, ior
siOsO.
]. T. Wormley, real estate brokGf and
auctlOneer. sold at auction on Monday for
Nicholas Happ, trustee. the northern mart Of
lot D. IN DaNidson,s subdivision in square ga
10 the Commissioners of the Eret-tnnan's
savings and Trust COnTany for - ~, AMI
yesterday he sold BY auction for George W
Stickney, trustee. lot lj3, in BoUshton and
Aoore : subdivision .! square 80, 10 John II
Cook, for sue.
OFFICES or TIE CoECoEAN ART GAL
IkhI ELEtIED-The Board Of Trustees OF
the COTcOTtn Gallery of Art held their annual
meeting al the gallery last evening and the
ioilOWlnS ofhceTs and committees were elect
ed for The ensuing year President Lame. VI
Carlisle vice president. DIR. J. C. Hail. tr,45s-
uTsT, George W Riggs. secretary, Anthonv
Hyde; curator OF The IN, gallery, W. MacLcoi;
assistant curator. W. = B8rbar.n. ianif0r "
y. Darrell. CommitteeS-On fina1ce NeS.r..
CIV Riggs. III. ID. Cooke, and j. &. Ncfiuira.
on the bUiliing. MeS>rS. Anthony Hv,ir. i
e. Hall ami Charles VI. Mattheay~: ON yTor.'s
OF arr. Mes>r. William T. Walters. j. 4.
Mcclure, ami G.. ". Rigs.
RRoTHFFHOoD or THE UNION - The
Grand Chief % Washington. Geo. T. Efn-
mons has Installed the following officers of
NaShiLgtun Circle. No. .. Of iniS order: 4.
W. T. ". n vEey- c JET, l.. ". Siocmak <
er- q. p. X l. Hunter Hon. Her. j L. Cross:
W. OF D., jos cannon. Also. the following
esfeeTS 81 Mt Vernon CaFc!e. No. j: e. w
III. 4. MOOHie- 4. J.. W. h. Sickle: .. T.
VIM II. Sibley: Treasurer. j. Morrow: n r.
W. ~. Butler: II. :. n. y. l.. Smith: n. II
VIM Lacey W. {. j. CclumJue; W. W,
III Robinson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-01-13

y VERDICT OF e Nor GUILTY. IN THE
LION CAsE.-This morning, in the Criminal
court. Judge Macarthur, the trial of the ease
OF Edward L. Leon, charged with man
slaughter in producing an abortion on Susan
y. Mclaughlin. was resumed. and after a
number OF witnesses for the defense had Denn
examined the jury found verdict of not
guilty-MessTS. Barrett and Browne for IN
defense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-01-13
weather Probabilities To-day.
OFFICE OF CHIEF SIGNAL OFFlCE
WASHINGTON. Jan. -. II <

WAsH1NGTON, JIM 10 II < Z
Eor the middle states and the To- .,er Ia 20
region generally rising temperas' -nre cloudv
weafher. rain sleef and snow foIloyraI 70
night by rising barometer orisk and posi-
Div west to north wind. CLEARING and de-
sidedIy colder weathe--.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-01-13

CANDY. toNE TON ~ STOCkE
Made 10 SlanSon a Co. NV Na-aH
Choice JreaTp NNturez.........F sUr pounds tHr S.
bIohtu Candy Fresh '.....-..- >IN pounds ..I
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-01-13

LIE BAR AsSJ CITATION OF the District last
NJ; 1lVcte' the following officerS-R T.
I ITIill'h' resident; L. j. Durant and II. II.
t.' vice presidents; w. +. Mattingly.
n .,urer; j. +. Hanna, Secretary; Eno@h
.otten, J. J. Coombs, T. j. Durant, w. b.
Webb and J. G.. Payne directors.
VICTORIA Woodruff at Lincoln Hall to-
night-her only appearance. She stops at
..WiIlart'Sv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-01-13

THE CELEBRATED EMILY SOLDENE, with
her English Opera B0ufic company. com
nlence brief engagement at the National
1hc;ttcr next Monday evening. Miss Sol
u"Hr hrst regular appearance on the boards
TOOK place Just 1--WE years ago. and She has
itcn Tor AZ Least two of those wears racpr-
nized as one of the leading singers of op.ra
ROUTE. and has gathered around her "a com
lahy OF ability, both a. comedians and sing
CTS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-01-13

FTNFEAL or JULIAN G.. HOLLAXD-Tnc
lun' raj OF the late Julian g. Holland took
place NcSielpay afternoon. from his late resi-
dcncc ON ! street. The paI-bcarerS-McSsre.
topeIhayer. Baker. Mcintosh. Mudd HoI-
ih@Nlc5td amt + arquhar-werc all young IN al
about The age of the deceased. The services
were conducted by Rev. Dr. Elliott. OF the
mnrch Of the Ascension, and the remains
were inferred in the family lot i'll GlenwOoi
Cemetery.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-08
Good Nature.

Good nature is one of the most precious conl-
modites life, both to the possessor and to
all that come in contact with him. One may
own an ''exquiste picture, and vet, locked in
his house, its beauty is sequestered, and few
derive Any pleasure from it. ! One having pre-
cious STONES may flash a moments admiration
upon spectators, but good nature brings hap
piness to scores and hundreds, and the best of
it is, that it takes nothing from the pcssessor.
There is so much care ihilife, so many that
are victims OF low spirits, SO much of sorrow,
so many that are languid through sickness or
grief, or watching, or want, that any one who
can throw ray of light upon their spirits is q
benefactor indeed Good nature is the most
practical Of all kinds of benevolence. 1t gives
itself forti, without measure. It chimes like
the sun, into all places, high and low alike. It
elimination. 1t allays strifes, pours oil upon
friction, lightens the tasks Of life, and dffuscs
a cheer and glow which wine eannbt give, and
all this, too, while the cause Of all this blessing
is himself blessed above ALL - =
Some men are good-natured in spots some
are good-natured when they have their own
way, or have fallen Upon some good luck !;
some are good-natured in company and cross
at home. Now and then we find a real son Of
light-a hero of the hsrainous heart; one who
shines forth always like summer upon all every
where; whom all men bless when he comes
and all miss when he goes. Such men ought
to wear crowns. They do. Grateful thoughts
love and joy from the crown. They wear uu-
consciously, but a hNndred hearts place it upon
their heads, and they so crowned with light
all their days.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-08
He Knew His Age.

In the times when the political warfare be-
tween Wings and Democrats waxed hot and
relentless there was town out West in which
the two parties were so equal in numbers that
the variation Of single vote, one way or the
other, might be q matter of most serious con-
sequence. OF course on both sides sharp eyes
were open and watchful. A yotAg man came
to the polling place OIL election day and offered
his vote. 1t was his first appearance in the
character of an elector, and he had The inde1
pendence or audacty to differ politically with
his father. His father challenged his vote.'
ION what ground?" demanded the presidL
ing officer.
= He amt twenty-one.
g am tWentv-one,n asserted the YOUTH,
emo you ain't," persisted the father; ''yoh
won't be twenty-one till tomorrow"
II say will" cried the youth. IS was
born on the 18th day of November. It's
down so in the Old Bibe.'
s'Then it's a dod-rotted mistake" said the
old man. You weren't born till the moan
ing Of the 18th of November, can swear"
'sHow can You swear:"
sHow?" repeated the father. Indignantly;
"Goodness gracious! wasn't thar"
ssWell,'' returned the son, with proud deli
ance. ss'wasn't there too?"
1.-The young man votcd.-Boston Courier.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-08
-
Anecdotes of Henry Clay.

Mr.. Clay's knowledge of human nature was
thorough and profound ; and he was able te
put it to llse at any nloment, as The following
anecdotes will show.
On a certain OCCASION he met all old hunter
who hiad once been his supporter, but who af
forwards went against him on account of his
vote on q certain bill in Congress.
: Have You = good rife, my friends" he
asked Of the h,lnter,
~Yes.''
ssDoes it ever flash in the PAM"
g 1t never did so more than once,'' the hun
ter answered. proud of his weapon.
= Well. what did you do with it.; you did
not throw it away, did you?" continued Mr..
Clay.
mo, picked the flint, tried it again. and
brought down the game.''
$ Have I ever flashed in the pan except On
the Compensation bilE?"
No, can't say you have"
"Well, will you throw me away 2"
No; iii pick the flint and try you again. -
So the hunter grasped Mr., Glay7a hafid and
gave him his vote. ~
At another time Clay was visiting back
woods county in Kentucky, where the man
who could fire the best shot stood highest in
esteem, and the man who couldn't fire at all
was looked upon with contempt. IIe was can
wasting for votes, when he was approached by
some old hunters, one of whom told him that
he would be elected to Congress, but that he
must first show how good shot he was.--
Clay declared chat he never shot with any ri
file except his own, which was at home. =
''No matter. Here's Old Bess,'' answered
the hunter, handing him a gun, land she
never fails in the hands of marksman. She's
put bullet through many squirrel at a hun
dred yards, and has let daylight through many
a rea-skin at twice that distance. If you can
shoot with any gun, you eau shoot with odd
Bess.' .
A target was set up, and Mr.. Clay aimed
!" Old Bess'' at il. He fired fundamentally,
but the ball struck the bull's-eye in the centre.
g A chalice shot u chance shot!' cried his
opponents.
S'Never mind,' he answered. g. You beat
it and then will.''
No one could beat it, and Mr.. Clay had too
ratlch sense to try against Nicholas.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-08

Preliminary steps are b'ssing taken Rgestao-
lsh system of exchange Between the Cooper
alive Societies of Great Britain and the Patrons
of husbandry in this country. 1T is proposed to
exchange the manufacturers of England Tor
American products, and thereby save the large
percentage now paid to midalemen in both
countries. The English societies propose to
freight their own ships with their manufac-
tures. and to receive in return the wheat. cot
ton and other productssof this country onsuch
terms as will be equitable and economical. 1t
is urged that by this course a much greater
quantity of American produce would fad its
way to the English markets than under the
present systen1i,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-08

PosTAL.-A new post office is established at
Grove Hill, Page county, Va, on the route
from Luray to the Shenandoah IFpn Works,
with James P. Carpenter as postmaster. AL
SO at Haymakertown. Botetourt county, Va,
on the route from Fincastle to Tirker's Knob,
with ]. G. Gardner as postmaster. Also at
vandalia, PittsElvania county, Va, on the
route from Danyille to Martinsville, with J.
w, Hutcherson'as post master. At Glouces-
ter Court House,. Va, A. r. Davis is appoint.
ed postmaster,. uice G. B. Hebble resigned
William f. Edmonds is appointed postmaster
at Brick Store, Lee county, Va, yice W. Il.
Edwards.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-08
Washing down a Methodist.

Some of our worthy colored brethren Of the
Baptist persuasion he'd baptlsnr clown at the
creek last Sunday an11 che cefenhoAiy attracted
very large crowd of persons. Mrs. PitfaAn's
colored servant-girl was very anxious to- be
present, and, as it was not her Sunday out, she
Slipped away from the house while the dinner
was cooking, and went around in her working
clothes.
Her interest was so intense that she stood
close to- sAe minister, who was in the water,
while the ceremony proceeded. After six or
seven had been dipped, the clergyman, filled
with enthusiasm, seized her and pulled her in
to the water She resisted, but the minister
imagined that she was merely afraid OF the
celdness of the water, so before che could en-
plain the situation he soused her under. She
came up spluttcring and exclaimed
What are you doin'? Lemme go, tell
you'll,
But he exerted his strength and sent her
'sker -chuck - below the surface again. She
emerged, clawiny the air wildly and shouting:
"G'way from here! Don't you chuck me
under ag'in, yot, nigger!"
But tie clergyman was memorable and he
plunged her under third time, aEts held her
there FOR minute, so as to let it''soak in and
do her good, Then she came up and struck
a draggled mermaid cut in ebony, she shook
her fist at the astonished pastor, and shreked:
sob, I'll fix you; III burst de head often
you, you ordinary trash! sousin' me in dat
dere creek and nearly drownden me, when
you knowed we'll enough all de time dat Use
a Methodist, and bin crissened by dem OATS
yer betters, and knows more about religion
dan all de Baptisses dat ever shouted, you mis-
able black scum! and me got de rheumatic
nough to set ne crazy! o. III see what dc law
kin do for you! I'll have you rested dis very
day or my names not Johanna john
son, you wooly-headed hermit. You hear
mel"
Then Johanna went home to redress, and
the ceremony proceeded MISS Johnson is
now persuaded that the Baptists are not any
better than Pagans.-By Mae Adler.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-08
Breaking News Gently.

He entered the ladies' sitting room at the
Central depot, walked up to woman whose
husband had left the room about ten minutes
previously, and calmly inquired
MADAM, your husband went out to see the
river didn't hp?''
'sYes--why?'' she asked, turning pale in an
instant.
'.He was q tall man, wasn't he?"
HE was" she replied, rising up and turn
ing still paler.
Had red hair ~
s'He had-oh! what has happened?.,'
weighed about oEe hundred and eighty
pounds?' ''"'
"Yes-yes-wlere is he--where is my hus-
band ?'' she exclaimed.
'sCouldn't swim, could he 20
s:He's drowhed-my husband is drowned e
she vailed. ~.
stranger.
.s!.Where is my hus5and-where is the body?''''
she gasped. -
tis!Do not get excited, madam. Did your
husband have on gray snit?''. ~
h'sYes-oh! my Thomas! my Thomas!"
''And stoga boots ~
ssI,et me see him-let me see him ~ she
cried.
sCome this way, madam. but do not get ex-
cited. There, is that your husband across Tic
street at that peanut stand?'
"Why, yes, that's him; that'smy husband!'';;
she exclaimed joyfully. II thought you said
he WAS drowned. '.'i"
mo, madame, J did not. I saw him buy
ing peanuts and I'helieved it my duty to say
to yor, that peanuts are not healthy at this sea-
son of the year!''
He slid softly out, and she stood there and
cheWeu her parasol and stared after him as II
he we're menagerie Oil wheels Detro't Free
Press.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-08

For the Valley ylrginian.
The Sewer.
Sewer. what rare seeds do you SOW.
AS over the earth you come and go7
"They are the seeds
OF holy deeds,
Which God in Heaven,
10 men hath given;
They will make of the heart, a garden fair,
With flowers growing sweet and are
This shining seed in shape like dove.
Is the germ Of that wondrous tree called Love,
A Paradise,
With sapphire skies,
Unmarried by strife,
It will make of life;
In all those upper realms of bliss
There is found no fairer tree than this"
II believe Love is sweet, and rosy flowers,
Were the first to bloom in Eden-bowers,
It grows SO tall,
That great and small,
Can climb on its branches, strong and broad,
To the loving mercifu1 heart of God,'
"And this is Hope, wondrous vine
Whose tendris, the gates OF Heaven twiAe,
Castles Of air.
Its branches bear,
And in its flowers OF STARRY gold,
The young, bright visions OF life behold
This seed OF Faith is hard to sow.
1t grows, where only Love will grow,
Its buds OF blue,
In sweetness strew.
The way the dear Lord Saviour trod,
And if followed, will lead one straight to God"
The fairest flowers OF all to see,
Are the snow-white flowers OF Purity.
All maidens fair,
These blossoms wsar;
And in their hearts, like Stainless snow,
Or stars OF silver, they climb and grow" i.
Humility, Virtue, Patience strong,
am sowing here, and there along.
All do not grow;
And some grow slow;
Some hearts are nothing but rocks and stone,
And some with briars are overgrown.'
Sewer, have you not some rare seeds,
Holding all germs OF holy deeds:
There is vine,
OF growth divine,
Which plant with care, if plant can,
In the heart Of woman, child, and man."
Under its boughs, the weak find rest,
In it's leaves, the sick are healed and blest;
Who drink of the wine,
From this sacred Vine,
That treasure shall fnd OF worth, unpriced,
The Pardon and Love OF Holy Christ
M. D.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-08

The termination of the railroad war has not
been as speedily followed as was anticipated by
an increase of the passenger tariffs between
tho East and West Standards have been so
unsettled by the long conflict that the authori-
ties find it difficult to bring them back to a
peace basis; but the conference heid IN fi'lla-
delphia, few days since. probably effected a
q COMPROMISE between the two reads. Com
modore Vanderbilt has been interviewed in re-
gard to the chances Of another war, with an al
lance of Baltimore and Philadelphia against
New York.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-08
NO. Is.

convention of editors from Washington, Bal
timorc, Richmond. Alexandria and Lynch
burg, at Rawley Springs, inaugurated the sea-
son Thursday night with an amateur dramatic
entertainment, followed by a ball. Large
numbers of citizens of Harrisonburg and the
surrounding country were present and enjey-
ed the occasion. The editors were received t..
most kindly way. They have been invite
to extend their visit to the White Sulph =
Springs
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-08
The Changers Of Culpeper, say that willis

The Changers Of Culpcper, say that whilst
they cannot, as Patrons of Husbandry, hold
political conventions and nominate candidates,
because the Grange is not political or party
organization; yet, they feel it to be their du-
tv. as members Of the Order, to support for
both Houses of the General Assembly OF Vir-
einia, men who will pledge themselves to
stand unflinchingly by the industrial interests
Of the county. Such men will receive their
support. That among these interests none IS
more important than sheep husbandry' ana
they demanded of their next representatives:
in the Senate and House Of Delegates OF Vir-
eiuia. that they will use their best efforts to
procure the passage of a law for the protec-
ton of sheep against dogs. While all this is
enough, the Changers, as Changers, had bet.
ter not NEEDLE with politics.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-08

ORIGIN OF THE KIss.-It is to wine-lrink-
ing, says an examiner Of antique records. TIL
we owe the origin of the. kiss. After Mice,
Mus caught his wife sucking his finest viii
through the bung-hole of the barrel with
straw, the custom became general in Ror
for the husbands to kiss the lips of their wiv.
that they might discover the quality of til .
der recommends this plan to the serious a.ta.
ton Of all careful heads Of families.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-08

A meetingsof' German miners was held at
.Hazeltown on Saturday, when large majority
voted to 90 to work. This'is considered arrac-
teal settlemento Of the mining troubles IN the
Lehigh REGION. There is a disposition on the
nart Of the miners generallyto goto WORT on
the operators terms:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-08

There are 1000 converts and motiasteries
inhabited by 81 200 monks and nuns in Belgi-
UNI. The income OF the religious orders in
that kingdom is one hundred millions of dol
lars. Gern1sny is poor and German financiers
would like TO get hold or the money, on the.
ground that Belgians are true Germans and
dishonesty usurped such pile Of money.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-08

THO THE PUBLIC.-The undersigned having
i purchased the interest Of Mr.. F. O. Hydenrich,
in the Tin and Stove business heretofore conducted
by them, takes.this method OF informing the public
that he is now prepared to do all kinds or +
ROOFING, GUTTERING, &C.,
And manufacture Tinware of all descriptions. He
will also keep constantly handan descriptions OF
Stoves, including the best patterns OF
COOK, PARLoR, = OFFICE STOVES, CRATES, &c.
He respectfully asks continuance OF the patron
him. a. GRubERI.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-08

Count Won Arnim has been convicted Of alb
stracting State papers of the character OF pub.
lie deeds entrusted to him, and has been SEN
fenced to. nine months imprisonment. The
Court dismissed the charges of embez-lcment.
and offences against the public order.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-08

An chronological poet in Cofeyville, Kan.
isinspired to- the following
Should millions into millions multiplied be-,
With ten million times ten million more,
'Twonld scarcely represent milionth Of
The grassiaoppers that pass our door.