davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-07-06
The Cheerful Voice.

The comfort and happiness of home and
home intercourse, let us here say, depend
very much upon the kindly and affection
ate training Of the voice. Trouble, care
and vexation will and must of course,
come; but let them not creep in our voices
Let only our kindly and happier feelings
be vocal in our homes. Let them be so,.if
for no other reason, for the children's sake.
Those sensitive little beings are exceeding
ly susceptible to the tones. Let us have
consideration for them. They hear so
much we have forgotten to hear for as
we advance in years our life becomes more
interior. We are distracted from outward
scenes and sounds. We think, we reflect,
we begin gradually to deal with the past,
as we formerly wildly lived in the present.
Our ear grows dull to external sound. it
isturned inward and listens chiefly to the
echoes of past voices. We catch no more
the merry laugh of children. We hear no
more the notes of the morning bird. TIE
brook that used to prattle gaily to us,
rushes by unheeded--we have forgotten to
heed such things; but little children re-
member sensitively and hear them all. Mark
how, at every sound, the young child starts
and turns and listens; and thus with equal
sensitiveness does it catch the tone of HUI
man voices! How were it possible, there
fore, that the sharp and hasty word, the
fretful and complaining tone, should not
startle and pain, even distress the sens-
tive little being whose harp Of life is so
newly and delicately strung, vibrating
even to the gentle breeze, and thrilling
ever to the tones of such voices as sweep
across it? Let us be kind and cheerful
spoken, then, in our homes.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-07-06

A GOOD baking powder may be made as
follows: Take tartaric acid five parts,
sesqui-carbonate of soda eight parts, and
potato flour sixteen parts. Dry them per-
fectly, mix pass through sieve, and keep
free from moisture.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-07-06

FLOUR MUFFINs are made by using one
half cup of cutter, one half cup of sugar,
two cups of milk, three teaspoonfuls of
yeast powder, rub thoroughly into a scant
quart of flour, and a little salt, bake in
muffin rings.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-07-06

BRoILING MEATs.-When meats are
brolling On gridiron over hot Goals, the
sudden heat applied sears the outside,
which shuts in the juices, and the rapid
application of heat soon cooks the meat
through, if in moderately thin slices.
Those who never broil their fresh meat,
fish our poultry, do not know the excel
lence of a properly cooked dish of animal
food.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-07-06

For CANKERED SORE MoUTH,-Pul-
verize equal parts of borax and sugar to
very fine powder; take up little on the
point of pen-knife, and blow it into the
mouth of nursing child.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-07-06

CURE EOR RHEUMATIsM.-Take one
egg, beat it we'll, put it into one-half pint
of good cider vinegar, shake well, then add
one-half pint of spirits of turpentine.
Battle parts affected. and rub we'll with
the mixture morning and night.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-07-06

For SCALD FROM STEAM OR WATER.
-Molsten the spot with water or milk.
and apply fine salt, as much as will ad-
here. This will usually prevent blister.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-07-06

MUNICH CREAM PUDDING.-Stir in one
quart of rich milk when boiling, four oun-
ces OF corn starch dissolved in a little cold
milk when done. stir in five well beaten
eggs with seven ounces of sugar, a little
salt, favoring to suit the taste.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-07-06

GRAHAM BREAD.-One pint of yeast,
same as used for white bread stir in
pint Of warm water and little salt, then
add Graham flour until you have a thick
batter. Bake fifteen minutes longer than
the same size loaf of white bread. It will
rise much as other bread.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-07-06

ONE CRUST APPLE PIE.-Line your
pie-dish with the pastry, then quarter your
apples, fill your pie dish with them, sweeten
with sugar and bake until the apples are
tender, not until they go fine; then take
out OF the oven, beat the whites of two
eggs too stiff froth, sweeten with one tea
Spoonful of sugar, spread it over the pie,
place it again in the oven, and brown
lightly.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-07-06

INSTANTANEOUS EMETIC.-Two tea
spoonsful mustard mixed in warm water.
For child with Group, it relieves at once.
A tablespoonful of lard warmed and given
is also an instantaneous emetic.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-07-06

To MEND CH1NA.-Take very thick
solution OF gum arabic in water, and stir
into it plaster of Paris, until the mixture
becomes of the proper consistency. Apply
it with brush to the fractured edges Of
the china, and stick them together. In
three days the article cannot be broken in
the same place The whiteness of the ce
ment renders it doubly valuable.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-07-06

CURE FOR GRAvEL.-Sweeten your tea
with equal parts of honey and sugar. New
er has been known to fail. If possible Sc
cure honey made from clover-blossoms
instead of wild flowers and bnckwheat.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-07-06

PUFFET.-One quart sifted flour, in
which rub two teaspoonfuls cream of tar
tar; butter, size of an egg; two teaspoon
fuls powdered sugar; two eggs beaten :;
mix very smooth and add one pint milk
and one teaspoonful soda dissolved in a
little boiling water. Bake Immediately.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-07-06
LEVY BIOS

Have a splendid assortment Of Bed Spreads
and will sell you White Bed Spread at 49c.
CoIgates premium Soaps at &c cake.
Machine Needles Sc and &c each.
Drexels splendid Cologne at 25c. a bottle.
Photograph Frames at SC. each.
Linen Table Cloths, yards wide for $l,00.
Linen Napkins only soc doz=n.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-07-06

DRIED FRUIT.-In view of the prospec;
lively large crop of fruit, and in view of
the increased demand and high prices
which will be probably brought about by
the Eastern war, we advise every family
who have an orchard to make preparations
for drying large quantities, both for mar
ket and winter use. By the use Of the
process of furnace drying, the operation
is independent Of the sunshine, and it is
said that the fruit thus dried is much SUI
perior of that sun dried. Apples dried by
furnace heat always command the highest
market price.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-07-06

FARMERS will find at G. T.. WELLER'S
+ Boot, Shoe, and Hat Store, complete
stock of heavy Broeans and Pillow Shoes, at ex-
ceedir ely low prices. ap6
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-07-06
HIS BAR

MIR. "A. NJ. SIMPSON will be glad to serve
vi his friends at G. l.. WELLER'S Boot
and Shoe Store G oods made to order.
an6
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-07-06

THOR PILLOW CASE LINEN, IRISH LINEN
BIRDS LINEN, BLAY LINENS,
LINEN DRILLS and DUCK go to
mavl1 W. H. WELLER'S.
The New York herald., 1877-10-21

SPECIAL NOTICES..
SfxNMERTSG CCKED BY P,.0F EssU1 M0sscNoP
Din six lessons at t3i Cambridge place. Brookiyn Once
1ura s so 4, z to sP n. Reference given
N,AMAR INDIEN-A LAXATIVE FRUIT LoZESGE,
agreeable takes specific remedy tor constipation and
its onsequenccs. GRILLOS II kuo Ranbuteau. Paris
N,HE NOSE MACHINE APPLIED rU THE NOSE FOR
hour daily directs the soft cartilage which
consists than an Ill formed quickly shaped
e. perfection los. sd free pattern post Si
ALEX ROSS 2fs High Holtcrn. London England ROSS
Depiiatory lair Destroyer. 81.
U,HE INVENTORS POPULAR AGENCY.-PATENTs
filed for S3O this includes government fees all the
papers and drawings: Send FOR circular. H. PALMIERi.
Manager. Office 239 Broadway, New York
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-14

Nm A for him self. he was responsible 10 the con
.slue ey of b . dis rlst and 10 The organization
of his part, fJr specified political trust now 10
his hands. and he did not see now ne oo"i'
change his 20 / 10 sfti iations without dshonor-
ing ,;s respop. Utilities aud DO raging those who
had trusted him.
"Bu. you muss not understand" said oibaen'
.sthat deem IL my duty TO keep up fsotious ep.
position 10 your administration. On the con-
trsry, shall, in my seat In Congress-, support
your policy IL carried ont you have out''ned H.
And IL, in carrying II out, You incur the hos'lh'y
OF some OF your own people-ss have no douos
YOU will-whsa the battle begins shall not be
far from yonr ride"
This IL Substantially all that passed between
she President and Gibson on the subject OF q
Cabinet position. ! sm not sure whether Hayes
said anythisg when sherman asked: "Wby can't
Won come with usT' But, ut all events. know
Gibson so=ld have had department III he had
A. O. BUELL..
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-14
CITY AFFAIRS.
LABOR SPEAKS.
Mass Meeting of Mechanics and Labor
Ing Men.

Mass Meeting Of Mechanics and Labor
| Ing Men.
In accordance with the notice given
o large number OF mechanics and labor.
ingmen of the city met at the hall Of
the Washington Artillery, No. 0 Perdi.
do street, last evening. The hall was
quite filled with representatives OF all
the industries and trades of New Or.
leans.
Mr.. r. J. Conerly opened the meeting
and introduced Mr.. Archibald Mitchell
as President.
Mr.. Mitchell then explained the o b.
ject Of the meeting. They, as mechan-
les and workingmen, desired to refute
and expose the falsity OF Packard i
claims, that the workingmen and labor
ers OF this State supported him. Pack.
ard had declared that while the aristo.
cratic classes supported Nichols, the
working classes all supported him.
This was wholly false. They, the work
ingmen, the bone and sinew OF the land,
desired to contradict this. They knew
that Packard was defeated, that Mich
oils was truly elected Governor, and
they would oppose anything, any at
tempt to force Packard on them. They
were suffering enough already from the
oppression and trouble that the bad
government OF the last eight years had
brought on the State.
Mr.. Louis Adam was elected asisecre-
tary.
Mr.. r. J. Conerly then addressed the
meeting He thought that the laboring-
men OF Louisiana and New Orleans
were suffering more from the present
condition of affairs than any other class
OF the community. There was no work,
no employment OF any kind. nothing
doing. The best and most skilled me-
chanics were idle, not from preference,
but because they could get no work to
do. Let the President OF the United
States but withdraw the few troops now
guarding at the State House, and all
would be we'll. The capital, now locked
up in the banks, would seek employ
ment and all these men idle have work
to do.
Mr.. G.. Jewell then addressed the
meeting on the situation in d most
touching speech. He was native Of
Connecticut, but had lived Ia New Or
leans thirty wears, and during all that
time had never suffered SO much from
hard times as he was suffering now
Never, In his remembrance, were times
harder and business and work more
PROSTATE than now. He could not send
his children to school because he could
not buy shoes for them, and he and his
family were literally starving.
Mr.. Jewell also read a long letter
which he had addressed to Gov. Haw-
ley, u member OF the Commission, as
native of the same State as he. In this
letter it was shown that Nichols was
elected Governor, and that the laborlng
classes OF New Orleans recognized him
alone and Insisted on and demanded the
full recognition Of the Nichols govern
ment Is the only hope Tor themselvesfn
the future. With the establishment of
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-14
A FIRE AND A PANIC.
A Concert that Came Very Near Having
Fatal End.

A Concert that Came Very Near Having
Fatal End.
little more and The quiet town Of Algiers
would have furnished one Of those terrible and
hesrtrending itoms that have Of late gwen sin
lister illustration TO Brooklyn and st. Louis.
Last night fair ard concert were given for
the benefit of Mount Oiivet Church, of which the
Rev. Dir. Fontsine i, pastor. somethipg over
four hundred 'fair women and brave men, we're
present, enjoying life az only youth can when
dancing and music give the signal. At the mo-
mont when enjoyment Was at its utmost the large
chandelier suspended at The back Of the stage
fell with crash. Happily nobody was crushed
by the ponderous fall, but the whole scenery and
surroundings Immediately took fire.
Miss verrett, one OF the amateur performers
at tho concert, was burned along the arm and
shoulders. and general panic followed the
rising Of the flames. A young man, whose name
we could not assertion, becoming wild with ex.
element and apprehension lesped from the
window, which is two stories high. and broke his
arm. As usual, in such circumstances the panic
stricken crowd made mn insensate rush for the
door, tho hindmost pressing and pushing with
such vehemence that many Of tho foremost fell
and we're trampled upon. As yet no serious iDju-
| ries have been asosrtained.
The panic would h ave been followed. no doubt,
with more disastI ous results had it not been for
tho GOODNESS and presence Of mind Of the leader
| OF the "Mo gan Brsss Band,' Mr.. Charles
Brownlse, who, upon seeing tho immipence OF
the peril, Immediately u,ed his band to strike
up. thus dsveriiDg the attention OF tho orazsd
crowd, and avertiDg the principal danger.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-14
THE END APPROACHES.
The Compromise business Exploded.
The Early withdrawal Of the Troops and
the Election Of senator.

The 81. Charles Hotel rotunds last night pres
septed the most animated scenes. The exciting
evenings Of the winter Of 1876 were wildly
brought TO mind. when throDgs Of anxious poll
ticians merchants and ciizgns Of oil classes met
| there to discuss the stirring events OF tho day.
The all-absorbing question OF the hour was the
| news that the Com mission has determined TO
submit tho following plan of adjusting the knotty
| question OF our dual Legislature:
II proposed that tho Niobols government shall
remain intact in far ss all its State officers are
concerned; as alec the Senate, which may increase
its present membership at any time by the vol-
untary accession Of such Senators Enthusiastically
elected, who have heretofore absen cd them
selves. The House, which until now has pre-
rented the greatest obs scle to an adjustment, 10
10 preserve it's present organization. but oil the
members who cave bsen seated on contest are to
yaoate their seats. in order to be placed on the
same footing with their opponents. The House
will then consist OF the mem bers known to be
elected according to The returns Of the commits
! missioners OF election. The contested seats are
to be passed upon by the Committee on Eec-
tions and Qualifications OF the House rs now organ
ICED.
This plan, so far rs we have been able to
learn, meets with favor at the hands Of con-
servatives Of all shades or opinion. The Radi-
| Gals, as they are informed Of this new turn oil
affairs, lsok blue and, M usual, loudly don ounce
Pre- sident Hayes and his Commission. II IL now
believed that the troops will be Withdrawn in a
few days, and that the election Of United States
Senator will speedily take place.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-14
lEGsslATsyE TOPICS.
several Mills signed and unpOrtnst Ones
MI

several Mills signed ana u,npOrtast Ones
Acted Upon.
Gov Nichols comm no lied 10 the Senate yes
terday that he had signed several bills. which
will be fox Il in our report Of the proceedings Of
chat body. There was also an interesting deba 70
In the Senate IA the bill authorizing persons &C.
sused Of crimes ~ testify in their own behalf.
La the House, the bill authorizing the inhabis-
ants of UArrulton W sansl ter such animals ~
are absolutely necessary for their consumption.
Was also passed.
Tho anestien of the 81 sing up Of st. Joseph,
Notre Dame, Dsl9rd aud other streets, came mp
again TODAY, and, at or long discussion, passed
the II use m sn amended i'm.
The clos ng Of ia 80 streets has long been y
yeTsd question, aud was the result OF the susrl-
tlalous 10 isaiuu viii b originated in the Chat
tAnooga Rsilrosd robbery, aud by which the Rad
ical Legislature assumed to grant the Chatta.
n0ngA Company the 'lgbt TO the entire batture
sroin Cana street to CalIiope.
Tho comp ny not sadsf d with occupying the
ground 10 lib rally bestow d II on them, went 80
FAR ~ TO close up several streets and do other
things equally oppoxous. Tho matter being
Ana ~ brought b fore the Supreme COURT, even
that Radical concern found IL impossible for them
to sustain the co npany In their extraordinary
claims, and decided that the streets were the
property II the people and of wilton no legisa-
iure could divest them. The City Council f1r
some reason, however, has failed so FAR to com.
pei the company 10 reopen the streets necessary
10 commerce.
The exception made In the operations of the
bill passed by the House yesterday we're, ss
far ~ we could Judge, IN Difference TO the wish
of number of our merchants, who asked that
che New Or,eans, 81 Louis and Chicago Rail.
road be not disturbed in their occupation Of De.
lord street. This occupation, however, liz mol
due to Apy legislation, but seems to have been
tolerated by che city in the interest of commerce
aud at any time the city chooses the distractions
can be removed. In the case Of North Market
..I.1 - thA lt,.pns
deemed OF too insignificant = nature 10 require
the removal OF the 0Dstrn0tlons. ,sass
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-14
HEAVY THIEVES.
Eight Hundred Dollars worth of Ma~
elsinery Disposed Of.

For several weeks past gang Of thieves have
been raiding the paper factory on Liberty street,
between airod and julia and have succeeded In
carrying away, at different times, over eight hum
bred dollars worth Of ma ehaery.
The case WAS placed In the hands OF Special
MoDonough, who has been steadily working the
matter up and has finally implicated gang Of
Youthful thieves led by one Frank Lyons. Afde
davits we're sworn out against Lyons and his
gang, and before several hours elapse some OF
them will be in custody Lyons yesterday hesr~
ing that the police were after him gave New Orr
leans the cnt direct, leaving for parts unknown.
Further Developments show that there were
some negroes also engaged in the stealing, MS one
by the name OF VIM Jackson WAS arrested In ths
act Of selling some Of the booty to junk dealer.
The factory and its contents were In charge OF
Davidson Hill. and they arc the genslemsn
who msde out the affiiaviis.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-14
fAsDsSG THE TIGER.
A Negro Gambling Hell smashed by
the Police.

Negro Gambling Hell smashed by
the Police.
For years the Third Precnc. has been infested
with negro gambling bells, and 80 successfully
have they been 1un that the proprieors have
been able 10 lay by ortunes.
The class OF people who have been furnishit 2
the & Id 10 enrich these tbievipg proprietors are
the unfortunate negro roustaua us who make
their money by tho sweat of their brewp, and
who are enteed into these places by sharpers
who are ever on the leves TO catch their victims
when they discover they have money In their
possession.
Capt. Kelly, since he has been in command Of
the Third station, has made ii his business to
ferret out such Places close them and arrest all
p rites engaged In the game. Some few days
ago he 81 sed The dens OF John Nesbit No.
tossman street, and Louis Cignoni, corner oil
st. Pc er and Burgundy streets YESTERDAY
sergt. Demo, acting un Ter orders from Capt.
Kelly, raded the gambling hell OF Kobt. sul j.
VIZ atiss Nash, oniPsttrl street. be weea ON |
fortj three Deg oes, who were engaged In vari ms
sorts Of chance games. The following are the
names Of the nO4roes arrested.
ETJohn Ol~less, Jacob -ulv4n, Ohss. Will ms,
Dav Johnson, York Powell, John Wallace, Wal
t r Harper, Edward MoNeai, Alex CLARK, Wliam
GaHaway, Etienne Sierra phin, allen Sanford,
Irwin, John Griffith. Gen. Williams, Wm. Brown.
Henry Deacon, Andrew Jackson, Oliver Irwin,
Henry Mitchell, onesime Jaqnet, jim Brown,
Moses Page, Charles Williams, Flank Thomss 8.
George VIII field, Alex Hurt, Taos. And 3rson,
John Thomas, Frank Rider. Frank Smith, Hill
Mcdreen, Hugh Leach, Vim. spicer. Vim. Bur
mott, Geo, Ester, John Ford, Thomas Harvey,
George Williams, John Allen, I'd. Washington,
John Landry All Of the accuse were arrsigned
before Judge Mlltenberger Of the Third Mum
cipa! Court The proprietor Sullivan WAS seut
to the Parish Prison III default OF $500 bonds
and the balances in default OF $50 bonds.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-14
A BLOODY NIGHTS WORK.

Two Negroes While Under the Influence
OF Liquor have n Carving Match.
At quarter to IL O'Clock last night bloody
ARRAY took place in front OF barrel-house known
as the "White Light" at the corner or Custom
Charles Johnson and Frank Howard alias Dandy
Frank, we're the actors.
During the difficulty both men drew knives
and started tn each other after the most APP
prove style; Howard received two cuts, one in the
left hand and terrible cash across the breast,
while hts antagonist received at his hands five
CHASTITY cuts, one OF which it Is said will prove
mortal. or Johnson's cuts three are in the left
side, one four inches in length in the back while
the fifth almost encircles his neck. This last
wound Is the one that is thought to be mortal, the
knit, having nearly
SEVERED THE JUGULAR VEIN.
II was learned from parties who were present,
that these men were in the barrell-house drink
ing, and both were In liquor. After i'm
bibing together dispute arose as to who
should pay for the drinks This led to harsh
words. and it was greed between them that they
should adjourn to the street and settle the
affair.
They had no sooner reached the banauette
than they both drew their knives aud started at
their murderous work with vim, resulting az
above stated AS soon as 1t was thought by the idle
crowd, who stood calmly by and saw these men
Wy W c0oh UtuoE, tuhb DlDDu euOuRH
had been spilt, they separated them and Re-
moved them into the barrel house, where it was
then discovered that they had
BOTH RECEIVED WOUNDS
An alarm Was suddenly given that the police
were coming, and Toward, taking in the situa-
ton, rushed ont Of the room and made his escape,
going in tire direction OF the river.
Officers D,nvilier and Miller had then arrived,
but too late to capture their man.
Johnson wss conveyed to the Charity Hospital
BY Captain Bachmin, where he was examined BY
the phJsiciap Of the ward, who declined TO give
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-14
CITY AND POLICE ITEMS.

PEprERgp WITH BIRD SHoT.-At o'clock FRI
day evenings difficulty occurred at the corner OF
Vslence and Chestnut sire, tn between two me-
groea. John Stewart and Joseph Collins, which
terminated in the latter being shot in the head
an6 severely wounded with BIRD shot.
HIGHWAY RoBBEHY.--James Washington was
arrested at $40 o'clock Thursday evening and
locked no in the eyenth prscncs Stat ion,
charged byJ. l.. Braekere with highway robbery.
Arthur Courcele IL again in trouble; this time
charged by one Of the fairer sen with trespass
AMI sssault and battery.