davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1879-09-20
A Project Killed.

Official proceedings of the Limekiln
Club, as reported in Detroit Free Press:
Mai. Ahbury Congreeve gained the
floor and the recognition of the Chair
and SAID he had matter of great inn
portance to communicate to the Club.
He had long been of the idea that PARA
disc Hall should be connected with Il
gymnasium for the use of colored peo-
ple only, and he was willing for one to
lake a liberal amount of stock in 4 prof.
ect of the kind and become II liberal
patron. He believed that muscular de-
velopment meant long life, and it had
pained him to discover that the colorcd
people of Detroit had of late years en-
tireiv neglected muscular development,
and that death was busy in their ranks.
"Gem m'len," replied Brother Gardner
rs he pushed up his sleeve, 90 lie got
muscle huff to frow 4 tramp over two
fences an row of 'tater-hills, an | got
it all at de wood-pile. Right in dis room
are ober 10 members who am above 60
var ole an in de bes' of health. We
heyn't los but one member by death i'll
ober two vars, an green apples was de
cause of dat. We doan' want any bet
ter health, an we doan' want mo- mus
Gle. If we do we kin secure it ut de
wood-pile, in de garden, or by handlin'
de brush. De man who keeps hissclf
clean, goes to bed airly, has solid food
an lets whisky alone will live jist us
long as de Lawd intended he should, an
dat's long 'nuff for any body. If Brud-
der Congreeve wants more muscle L kin
git him job of unloading II sand-scow.
We will now strike de triangle, raise our
voices in song, an den walk de scv'ral
ways to our homes, grateful dat catfish
hev got down to six cents per pound, an
thankful dat de price of whitewashin'
remains firm an dc market steady.n
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1879-09-20
SHADOWED.

The robins in the maple build
Their dwelling, as of old;
Again the breaking dawn is thrilled
With love in music told,
And sunny fields, by no man TILED,
Are brave i'm cloth of gold.
The summer wears her former grace,
Her sweet winds wander by;
We miss no beauty from her face,
No glory from her sky;
And yet-ah yet-each pleasant place
In shadow seems to lie.
The rapture of the blue birds note
Hath now its minor strain;
The very robins tuncful throat
For us hath edge of pain;
The perfumed Zcphyrs DER us float,
And sigh n sad refrain.
Last year-ahi some were with us then
To breath soft summer air,
Now passed beyond our utmost ken
Beyond our loftiest prayer;
Our hearts were well ll-nigh broken when
God took them to his care.
Lift us, o, Father, ever kindi
To SUBMITS more divine;
Let us no more be deaf and blind
To look and voice of thine;
In darkest ways still may we find
Thy beams of light to shine.
So shall we bear these summer days,
Nor deem our griefs they mock;
So shall our tears be changed to praise,
Our souls, mid sudden shock,
Or slowly pressing troubles, raise
Their psalms to Christ, the Rock.
E. Sdngsfer, ia the Christian Union
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1879-09-20
THE YEIIOW FEVER.

On the 9th, at Memphis, there were a0new
cases and 10 deaths from fever.
On the 10th, nine deaths from fever and 16
new cases were reported at Memphis. Liberal
contributions to the funds of the Towards
were coming in from various cities.
on the 1lth there were eight deaths from
fever and II new cases at Memphis. Four
members OF the Houck family have died ut
Buntyn Station, the only remaining ones be-
ing two children, both convalescent.
ON the 18th at Memphis there were IL
deaths from fever and u new cases. Jay
Gould has contributed "A second 5000 to-
wards defraying the expenses of the Howard
Association. A telegram to the National
Board of Health reports five new eases of
yellow fever at Morgan City, and two mild
eases in the infected district of New Orleans.
ON the 18th there were four deaths from
fever at Memphis and 30 new cases. For the
week the number of new cases was 1872; {;
deaths, As, Total number of deaths to
date, $40. A suspicious type of fe-
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1879-09-20
The Russian Peasantry.

In an article on the Russian peasantry
the lfOlrd observes that the chief peas
ant in Il village sometimes has more
power than any man in the Empire eX-
cept the Gar. He has the power, for
instance, of ordering II culprit to be
logged, right which is denied by law
to any other public functionary or citi-
zen in the Empire. Further, Il majority
of the peasants in 4 commune can SEN
tcnce one of their number to be beaten
with sticks, and there is no appeal
against the sentence, and the commune
can still sentence Il man to Punishment
to Siberia for life. This sentence has
been passed for such petty offenses us
stealing handkerchief or little honey,
or opening brandy shop without the
permission of the commune. In the
Government of Samara Il man was SEN
fenced to he banished, together with his
family. Shortly after, however, the
Senate, to whom the case was referred,
decided that the man should he per-
mittcd to remain in his village, on the
ground that his health would not permit
of his going to Siberia. The case of the
mans wife, however, was not consid-
cred; and the sentence was carried out,
so far rs she was concerned, though she
was innocent of any crime, and had been
directed to 90 To Siberia merely in or
der that she should not be separated
from her husband.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1879-09-20

eral motive of the National Liberal party j.
to realize more fully than has ever yet beer
done the main object OF a Government by tn,
people as expressed i'm the Declaration of In.
dependence and preamble of the Constitution
of the United States; that to secure these
purposes a new party is necessary to admin
lister and reform the whole National and
| State Governments. The principles enunci-
ated are-equal and exact justice to all men,
of whatever state or persuasion, religion or
politics; peace, commerce, and honest
friendship with all nations, but entangling
alliances with none; the support of the
| State Governments i'm all their rights
as the most competent administra-
| tors of our domestic concerns and
| the surcst bulwarks against anti-republican
| tendencies; the preservation of the General
Government i'm its whole constitutional
yigor; freedom of religion, OF the press, and
of persons; protection of the habeas corpus
and trial by juries impartially selected. La
Dor reforms of various kinds are asked for
and legislation against tramps condemned
Reforms in the currency, in the use
and occupation of lands, female
emancipation, universal compulsory Sec
ular education, the election of all
public officers directly by the people,
the repeal of all Sabbath, sumptuary and
temperance laws are also demanded. Hon.
Elizur Wright was reelected President.
Among the principal speakers were Col.
Robert G. Ingersoll, Prof. Toohey of Boston,
and Elder Evans, the Shaker, of Lebanon,
n. Y. The President Of the League was au-
thorized to call Convention at his discre-
tion, TO nominate candidates for President
and President in 1880.
Prescott J. Pillsbury, the defaulting CASH
Ter of the Lawrence National Bank of Law
renee, Mass, has been given minimum sem
tence of five years imprisonment i'm the
Lawrence Jail.
Maj. Cayagnari, who was killed at Cabul
was a man Of marked ability. He was the son
of a GenOese who settled i'm London after the
overthrow of Napoleon 1. He entered the
military service of the East India Company
in 1913, and was admitted to Companionship
i'm the Order of the Star of India in 1877.
During the late war he was always Mt the
front when there was any fighting to be done,
and ut the close of hostilities he negotiated
and signed the treaty Of peace. In person
Maj. Cavagnari was small, slight and deli
cately formed.
The Portland Journal of the 10th, pub
fishes official returns from the Maine cleo
tion, with the exception of 20 small
towns and plantations, with the fol-
lowing result: Davis, Republican 6S,-
OH; Smith, Greenback, 47,OSS; Garcelon.
Democrat, 2l,1S1; Republican plurality
over Greenback ticket, 20,924; over
Democratic ticket, 1851. As far
as heard from there have been 81 scattering
votes. Returns from remaining towns will not
essentially change the result. The figures
given above show that Davis lacks 56S votes of
having a majority and the choice of Governor
will therefore devolve upon the Legislature.
Gen. John A. Logan delivered a political
speech at the Opera-house, Des Moines,
Iowa, on the 18th.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1879-09-20
THE HALCTON DAYS.

Where are the halcyon days?
The seasons come and go
Flower-fruit-snow
And bitter cold-till lol
Upon the blossoming we gaze.
Filling with beauty all the ways,
Again the Spring is here;
Again the Autumn sere;
Again the Winter drcar,
Nor either stops or stays
Or brings these tabled days.
But care comes with the Spring
Care doth the Summer bring,
And Autumn, following,
Finds meath the misty haze
Heavy the touch she lays
Finds care within her fields,
Blighting the good she yields.
Nor Winters icy shields,
Nor Summers sunny rays,
Fer bring these happy days
Or keep the earth from carei
And seasons, foul or fair,
Alike her presence bear
Whate'cr their changing phase
On all the burden weighs
All, all do sorrow know,
Flower-fruit-snow
The seasons come and go,
Nor bring the halcyon days.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1879-09-20
A BIG CASH ACCOUNT.
Receipts and Expenditures Per Capita oi
Population from 1860 to 1880.

Receipts and Expenditures Per Capita of
Population from 1860 to 1880.
Washington Cor. Chicago Tribunel
The Chief of the Bureau of Statistics
has recently been engaged in tabulating the
amount Of estimated and actual revenue and
expenditure of the Government for each
fiscal year from 1860 to 1878, inclusive. The
estimates OF the receipts by the different
Secretaries of the Treasury varied from some
S5,000,0O0 less than the actual receipts i'm
1850 to $162, ,032 ,620 more than the estimates
in 1866. For the last eight years the Secre-
taries of the Treasury have annually over
estimated the receipts of the Government.
On the other hand, since 1865, the Govern
ment has had each year large excess of
revenue over payments. The smallest
amount received per capita of population
within the period named, 1860 to 1878, was
Sl.29, i'm 1861. The largest amount received
per capita Of population for the same period
was S1573, in 1866. The following tables
represent the actual receipts and disburse-
ments of the Treasury, in gross and per cap
ita, from 1860 to 1873, exclusive of the
amounts received upon loans, and payments
on account Of the principal and interest on
the public debt:
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1879-09-20
To Colonel Peter Bellinger:
At the Flats, October Is, 1776.

GLASS MILLsTONEs.-The new Ger
man method of combining pieces of glass
in the same way rs the French buhr, and
similarly grooved on their surfaces-and
which, it is claimed, grind better than
the buhr millstones- regarded by the
Manufacturer and Builder rs an impor-
tant discovery, in view of the fact that
they work more easily, and do not heat
the flour as much us is the case with the
French buhr stone. The present mode
of producing these stones, which will
doubtless be improved, is to cast blocks
of glass, of from six to twelve inches
wide, in Il shape similar to the French
buhrs, but more regular and uniform.
They are connected with cement in the
same way, and dressed and furrow-cut
with picks and pointed hammers, though
it is believed that diamond-dressing ma
chimes might be advantageouslya applied.
The statement is that these millstones,
made thus of Jumps of hard glass, do
not wear away faster than the buhr
stones; the grist is drier, and looser,
and the hull more thoroughly separated
from the kernel, than is the case with
other stones.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1879-09-20

YER is prevalent at Concordia, Bolivar
County, and two deaths have occurred. The
State Board Of Health, by request, has for
warded physicians and nurses to that point.
On the Nth, at Memphis, there were five
deaths from fever and but one new case re-
ported.
On the 18th, at Memphis, there were 10
new cases of fever reported and eight
deaths. Six new cases were reported at Con-
cordia, and there had been three deaths.
Neighboring towns have all quarantned
npainst Cnncordi,
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1879-09-20

VIRGINIA MIXED DPICKLEs.-One-half
peck green tomatoes, twenty-five medi-
m-sized cucumber, fifteen large white
onions, one-half peck small onions, two
large heads cabbage, one pint grated
horse-radish, one-half tcacup ground
black pepper, one-half pound ground
mustard, two ounces turmeric, two
ounces cinnamon, two ounces celery
seed. Slice the large onions, cut cab
bage rs for coarse slaw, quarter cucum-
bers lengthwise and cut in pieces an inch
long. Mix together and salt (add the
little onions whole) with two quarts of
salt; mix thoroughly and let stand
twenty-four hours. Strain off the juice,
put them in vinegar and water, half and
half. Let stand day or two. Strain
again rs dry rs possible; add the spices,
pour over it one and Il half gallons fresh
apple vinegar boiling hot; do this three
mornings in succession, using the same
vinegar each time. The third morning
add one pound of sugar to the vinegar,
and boil. This is excellent and makes
four gallons.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1879-09-20

GENERAL j. l.. GEDDEs, writing in
the Io,Ca 4gracult"raI College Qnarterly,
says, with much truth-what perhaps
some humane persons have not thought
of-that the attempt to draw II horses
head from its natural angle by the con-
stant restraint of the check-rcin is II
very cruel thing. "In throwing him
self into the collar the horse will always,
if not prevented, project his head for
ward, the action aiding him greatly in
his work. And indeed, it may be safely
asserted that the greatest results from
the exercise of the horses power in any
way, can only be attained when the ami
NAL has umrestraiued use of his head
and neck.''
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1879-09-20
EXPENDITURE.

In the amount of payments for 1869, ST.
100000 paid for the purchase of Alaska is in
cluded.
The payments for 1879 include S. SOC, 900
paid under the Halifax Fishery Commission
award.
The payments for 1880 include 81, 500, 900
estimated as necessary under the act for the
payment Of arrears of pensions.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1879-09-20

"IN pursuing my theme, should like
to cover more ground, but" "Buy
shoes big enough for your feet, and you'll
do it," was the impudent suggestion
from the crowd, and the orator adjourn
ed his remarks until a more refined
au dience could be present.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1879-09-20
PITH AND POINT.

If mems morals were half as stiff as
their shirt collars, what would the
world do for sensationsp
a MONARCH of the seize-The Sheriff.
The Boston transcript says it is easy
enough in the evening to get up in the
morning.
81 NEVER saw such delicious oys-
ters,' said Smythekins. "What, new
er?" said the oyster. He was forked ON
The spot.
TIMELY WARNING.
Young men and girls, you by night
Inspect the silent stars
Orion, Saturn, Venus bright
Beware of watchful Mars.
st. Louis Times Journal
ONE of party of six Highland Dis
trict boys who were spending their va
cation at Kennebunk sent the following
expressive letter: awe dug Il wood
chuck out of its whole; it was Il skunk;
we slept in the barn that night. .''-Boston
Journal.
DID YOU ever notice the downward
plunge of a young lady's jaw when she
gives utterance to one of those "ands"
that serves as convenient resting places
in her speech while awaiting the brain's
catching up with the tongue? Boston
transcript.
AND now 16 or II new stars and COM
cts have been discovered. If this thing
isn't stopped pretty soon, the young
t;onia tour Stn ~nu h,, b hoff MI ~ LIZ nn,t n % ha
able to get home before midnight. Give
the children rest-BOston Post.
"WHEN young man has learned to
wait, says writer IN the bos1on
yonr9, i Is ne mas mastered I'M i G 5he IN narueSs 't
lesson. lho9eu ne mus, anu lnis 'ruth
Eo,,nn par nn uv hat o.lIe1 Tt' :" t,le % h;s rrI I
49,; yJG; n'i nnd iho , t,aans h;,,, ~ 'a o;t;no 81
llIii,S' anu 9Ic hoIP' nm '"o
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1879-09-20

A LITTLE boy being asked, "What is
the chief end of man?' replied: "The
end what's got the head on"
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1879-09-20

THE rewards of the truly virtuous are
inherent in their own lives, and are none
the less enjoyed, though they are I'M
known to all the world.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1879-09-20

Gov. SPRAGUE's mansion Mt Canon
chet contains 92 rooms.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1879-09-20
To Cornell pieder bellinger
al de flets,
The translation is

Z
SIR-YOu will order your battalion to march
Immediately to Fort Edward, with four days
provisions and ammunition fit for one bat
tie. This you will disobey (at) your peril.
From (your) friend.
NICHOLAS HERKIMER.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1879-09-20
The Champion SpelIer.

The Oneida On. Y. Historical Society
has secured the following order in the
handwriting of the Revolutionary Gen
cral Herkimer:
Ser you will order your bOdellyn to merchs
immiedeetleh do fOrdeward weld for das
brofiesen and amonieschen fed for on betell.
Dis you will disben your bcrril-from friend
NICOLAS HERCHHEIAIER.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1879-09-20

-, ST. LOUIS Tor reference, who have used
6Appies in their families:
f1eF. ID. A. LOOMS, NJ. D., Laryngitis.
Hos. THOMAS RICHEsoS, Dyspepsia.
JAMES DASERI, as N. sd. Chronic rheumatism.
T.. NICHOLS, SIG Franklin Ave-, Gastrody ynia.
HORACE STONE, sI9 Locust ST., Catarrh and
Chronic Liver Troubles.
CHAs. II. Buck, $40 N. Main St, Chronic ChiIls
JosErH c. CABOT (hrm Of Chase & Cabotl, Chronic
Malaria.
JNo. S. GRIFFIN, Mercantile Agency, Acute
NeuraIQia
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-02-08
Weaveryille, February 8, 1870

A QUEER DUEL.-It was at dinner
Of Waterloo, n few OF theiry younger rela-
tives and the scion of an ex king, on n
visit from his home in America, and to
whom our friend owed his introduction to
the circle. Some question arose about
bravery, whom the young members Of the
company were electrified to hear the
venerable and heroic EXcelmans gravely
and seriously declare that "men were all
towards in the dark" The General
smiled at their expressions of dissent, re
marked that il was very much like youth,
and proceeded to tell the following anec-
dote in support of his strange declaration:
There was n young hot head in the EN-
peror's service, vino, burning for action
and his duties for the time afio-ding no
opportunity, at last resolved to fight a
duel, and accordingly, choosing to con-
sttue some remark or other Of an old
superior officer into an Insult, challenged
him. The old soldier, waving all con
siderations of rank, agreed to meet The
young man, but on the following unusGal
terms: The time should be night, the
place a room, in opposite corners Of which
they We're 10 stand the seconds, having
placed thoir men, were to withdraw out
side o! the room, taking the ecaudles with
them the word should be given from
without, when he who had the first fire
should discharge his wcopon, and the
seconds, bearing the lights, should imme
din!ely rush in. These strange conditions.
were accepted, the time arrived and the
seconds placed the parties as agreed upon,
Withdrawing Immediately and leaving
tbci" men in the dark. The word was
given, the fire was heard, the door was
reopened and there stood the elder Of the
two upright in The corner, his nayersary's
ball having entered the wall 50 close TO
his head that the escape seemed little less
than miraculous. Ii was now the old
so,dier- turn to fire. They were again
left in the dark, the word Vas again given
from tho outside, and, iustautaucou-ly
with the discharge the seconds rushed in
and found tho challenger pro>trate Gpon
the floor, not having yet recovered him
self fICm bis trick to avoid the tall, which
ON examination, it was found must have
Killed him. The young man was covered
with confusion, and the seconds were
owe whelming with the eXprc+-ion of their
scorn, when the veteran stopped them.
'Not so fast, my young friends, said he,
you will grow wiser. Where do you
suppose | was ct the first fire On my
bands and knees in the corner but ma
foi +! was up quicker than he Par dieu
Mes.ieurs, we are ali cowaids in the
dark = 1t was alluward whispered to
our triond chat the story was an actual
tUct, and the elder OF the PARTIES was no
ether than tho brave Excelmaus himself
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-02-08

MAKING LUMBER FROM STHAW.-A
person named 5. II, Hamilton, of Bush,
nell, Illinois, has been in this city for
two or three days past, with samples Of
lumber, which has attracted much alton
ton among the lumber men and which,
ii it possesses all the virtues that are
claimed for it, Is one OF the most impor.
tunt inventions of this kind ever brought
to notice. If it is success it will form u
new era in tho art Of building. To make
| hard wood lumber out Of common wheat
straw with all effects of polish and finish
which is obtainable on the hardest Of
black walnut and mahogany, at rs little
cost as clear pine lumber can be manu-
| lactured for, is certainly wonderful.
Such are the claims Of Mr. Ham lton for
tho straw board lumber which he has
been exhibiting in this city, ard The
samples which he produces won Id 90 far,
toward verifying his claims. The pro-
cess OF manufacture, rs explained by
Mr.. Hamilton, is rs follows: Ordinary
straw board, such as is manufnc tured at
any paper mill, is used for this purpose.
A many sheets are taken a. are required
to make the thickness OF lumber desired.
These sheets are passed through II chemi
cal solution, which thoroughly softens up
the fiber and completely saturates it.
Tho whole is then passed through sue
cossion Of rollers, dried and hardened
during the passage, as we'll as polished,
and comes out of tho other end Of the
machine hard, dry lumber, ready for
use. Mr.. Hamilton claims that the
chemical properties harden in the fiber
entirely prevent water soaking, and rend-
er the lumber combuslible only in very
hot fire. The samples which Mr.. Ham
ilton exhibits could hardly be told from
hard wool lumber, aud IN saving it the
difference could not be detected. 1t is
susceptible ofa very high polish, and
samples OF imitation Of marble, mahog
any ETC., were shown, which might
deceive the most experienced eye. Not
ShlJ uoe1 hi' ii"llltlpl Ci"'Hl Il F""7A
tute Tor lum Der in sash, doors and blinds
and finishing stuff, but also as substitute
for black walnut and other woods in the
manufacture OF all kinds or fine furniture
coflius, etc, and also an excellent ,uhsti-
tute for marble N marble top tables,
mantle pieces, bureaus, etc. He claims
Tint II will not warp in the lcast. Mr..
Hamilton is hesoritting with parties
here, with view of establishing manu-
factory IN this city 70 making the various
artieea Of building material tor which
lumber is suitable. - O5hk0yt IFIs,
AOrihmcsfeIR.