davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Thomas County cat., 1886-02-18
A DARING BURGLAR.
Eseapsdes Worthy Of the Famous jack
Sheppard OF Yore.

1seapsdcs Worthy Of the Famous Jack
Sheppard OF Yore.
A burglar named Hackett exhibited
abilities that were worthy of MIR. John
Sheppard. He had been arrested on
suspicion of participation in a very
daring burglary, and also for an assault
on policeman named Storey. He was
locked up in one Of the cells
of the Marlborough Police Court,
secured by one of Chubb's patent locks
and two outside bolts. When the iailer
went to the cells to take the man before
the sitting magistrate at eleven in the
morning the bird was flown. On the
Derby Day that year the policeman
Storey saw him in q chaise cart going
over London Bridge. After long pur-
suit and dreadful fight he was cap
tured, and received sentence of fifteen
years transportation at the Old Bailey.
At Newgate he made another attempt
to escape, but his plan was discovered
He was then conveyed to the Model
Prison at Pentonville, where he was
detected cutting through the bars OF
his prison. Extra precautions were
taken in the case of such q noted
prisoner. They proved to be in
vain. On Sunday evening Hack
EFT went to divine service in
the prison chapel. He had managed
to conceal about him the sheets and
rope of his bed, the spring of the cell
door fastened into Jimmy" and a
metal weight. AS soon as he entered
his compartment of the chapel-which
seems not to have been overlooked by
any of the prison warders, as ought to
have been the case-he forced up the
flooring, got under the gallery, broke
his way through zinc ventilator, and
gained small closet. He then got
through a window, over parapet wall,
along which he walked until he climbed
the roof the Governors house. six feet
above the wall. He then got rid of his
convict clothing-always the surest
means of detectiOn-except shirt and
trousers, and succeeded in sliding down
a gable-end wall into the street. The
following evening he sent the follow
ing letter to the Governor of the Jail:
George Hackett presents his compli-
ments to the Governor of the Model
Prison, Pentonville, snd begs to ap-
prise him of his happy escape from the
Jail. He is in excellent spirits, and
can assure the Governor that it would
be useless for his men to pursue him;
that he is quite safe, and in few days
intends to proceed to the Continent
that he may recruit his health. All
the Year Round.
Thomas County cat., 1886-02-18
DIDN'T THINK.
The Importance of Giving Full AttentiOn
to Whatever One Has to DO.

The Importance of Giving Full Attention
to Whatever One Has to DO.
Down in the fire-room of a big steamer
that was lying recently at the wharf in
New York young man was told H. do
certain piece of work in connection
with the pumps. There were two pupaps
close together in the room; one was
for feeding the boiler, the other to use
in case the ship should take fire. This
latter one was capable of throwing a
volume of water as large as mans
body.
The young man, who had been en-
ployed on the ship for three years, and
had always proved himself efficient and
reliable, was the Only person left in
charge of the fire and engine rooms.
After the order was given to attend to
the work necessary for the engine
pump, he removed the esp from the
fire-pump. In moment he discovered
his error, but the force of water was so
great that he could not replace the cap
on the pump. Without a word he ran
to the deck, jumped ashore and took
the cars for his home in another State.
The water soon filled the hold of the
vessel, and in spite of every effort the
steamer sunk. Thousands of dollars
of damage was done to the engine and
furniture of the cabin and state-rooms,
and the vessel was prevented from sail
ing on the usual date, thus causing an
other loss to the owners. and great in
convenience to the public.
What do you suppose was the mans
answer to the questions as to the cause
of the accident? 81 did not think"
You see. he had not learned. when
little boy. to give his whole attention
to the work in hand. whatsoever
thy hand findeth to do, do with all thy
might" And to do with all the power
of which man or woman is capable,
it is necessary to give full attention
when a child, whether it be work or
play; if it is worth doing at all. it is
worthy of the whole attention. Never
make Il did not think an excuse for
stupid action. 1t is the part of wisdom
to think.-Ch,istidn Uaion.
Thomas County cat., 1886-02-18
WHY SEEDS FAIL.

Words Of Advice on the Proper Keeping
The proper keeping of seeds has
much to do with their termination.
While there are many seeds of peren-
malls that should be sown as soon az
ripe, it is different with ANIMALS and
biennials. The carrot, parsnip and
most other garden vegetables are in an
unnatural condition. Cultivation has
caused these to produce roots many
times larger and much more succulent
that in their wild state. The seeds of
these when self-sown as soon as ripe.
produce degenerate plants, which have
reverted to the natural state, and are
no longer useful. In the experiments
of Prof. Buckman and NJ. Vilmorin on
the improvement of the carrot, radish,
etc.. from the degenerate forms known
Is weeds, it was found that keeSinp
the seeds dry during the winter and
sowing them in spring was an import
ant agent in restoring these plants to
their useful condition. Rest, suspended
growth for time, has an important in
fluence in keeping such plants in the
artificial condition produced by cult
vation. The manner in which seeda
arc kept during the winter has much to
do with their value at sowing time.
We should keep in mind the fact. that
seeds are not . collection of fragments
OF vegetable matter, like . lot Of shoe
pegs. They really contain living
plants-hving. but IN . state Of sus.
pended snimation-dormank-Ameri.
eoS Agriewltwrist.
Thomas County cat., 1886-02-18
PIANO KEYS.
Handsome Pieces Of Embroidery Used o.
Covers for the Keys.

Handsome Pieces Of Embroidery Used On
Covers for the Keys.
Ornamental covers for piano KEYS
serve to keep out the dust, and every
one who can play at all knows the ad-
santage of a well-dusted piano and
how prejudicial this said dust is to the
notes. Handsome pieces of embroid-
ery are now to be seen on keys; q
specially handsome one recently ex-
hibited vas made of white satin and
plush. On the satin was worked a
flowing geometrical pattern in gold
thread, and in the middle. in black and
white silks, music scroll. The lines
and spaces were marked out in the
fine black (or dark blue) silk and q
few notes were put between them.
The whole had q border of one and
one-haf inches in width, in white
plush, all round. Other key covers
not so difficult to make, and with
nearly as handsome an effect, are all
plush of color to correspond or con-
trast with the piano back and the colors
in the drawing room. Along this a
pretty spray of flowers or fruit is
worked in crewcl silks, such as black
or dark colored plush and a spray of
Virginlan creeper leaves. Bramble
leaves, berries and fruit have beau
tiful effect on the pale blue or green
plush. If neatness and quaintness are
preferred to more elaborate embroid-
cry, repeat the black notes on white
satin with black velvet. Those ladies
who would like a motto better than
any other design will find many suit
able for the purpose. Quilted satin is
rich and handsome, and requires after
the quilting is once done, but little
dainty work. Most of the covers are
only laid along the top of the keys, and
are the exact size of them; strip could,
however, easily be sewn along one side
and fall over to protect the edge If the
keys. Feathers tackled closely down
are warm and soft-looking, especially
if the colors and shades of color are
properly arranged. For a school room
pianofOrte, patchwork properly lined
would have the same effect as the more
fanciful drawing room elegancies; or
even colored flannel lightly wadded-
one layer only of wadding-may be
made ornamental by means of little
embroidery in feather and other fancy
stiches.-N. Y. Graphic.
Thomas County cat., 1886-02-18
"HIDE.YOUR.EYES."
A Chinese Play and Game-SOng Worry
Similar to Some American Games.

a Chiness PLAY and Game-SonR yery
Similar to some american Games.
.1 you hr;obt red-cheek.d
=, ~, ....
ii''le Chihe'o sil' oi'""0u .o. oyo''
and the rest OF the payers 1eli INTO ilhe
with their hands held open in cup
shape behind them, while Wong Hay
circled around the line lightly touching
- - .l,e ,ossod I'd
INC open n"lio "' s ,ut:~ @ ,:S ~
Grooming In peculiar Cninese silly
song tone the following little game
song, much as American children sing:
'sTread, tread the green grass" or
Screen gravel, green gravel, how green
the grass grows
Come maidens all. and stand in line.
The Med oIeue sImr now # flies t,es away - 'e
TO the Eastern iand-the land of day.
,rsnds, Ills the lantern least Ninth moon CON-
Now. maidens. lift your fower-like
hands,, ~ :,
10 10y 1ow' whom they now called
'iue- our-Eyes wong nay ho"
sang ~ ~ o,..
I"e: bower. '""''e'-s"'"'1' VIII" "A ''
And open this four-hngered fiowerV'
Meantime, as she sang, she had drop
ped into one of the hands the little
pledge-a thimble or some little keep
sake selected for the occasion, much as
American children use a button in a
similar game At the words: ''Maidens,
Thomas County cat., 1886-02-18
GREAT BRITAIN.
The Reason Why Egypt is Necessary to Her
Political Importance.

The Reason Why Egypt is Necessary to Her
Political Importance.
The interest which England has in
the southeast of Europe, and the con-
Germ which she may feel in the dynas-
tic mutations and territorial redistribu-
tions of which that corner of the world
is the scene, are indirect. It is there
fore necessary that she should not, and
is is to the last degree improbable that
the will, repeat the mistake committed
by Lord Beaconsfield eight years ago,
and attempt to assert herself as DAN
ubian Power. But in the true East,
the Asiatic East that is to say, her
stake is paramount, her interest most
immediate, her concern absolutely
vital. What, even in these latitudes,
affects her supremacy or the develop
ment of the power of the Anglo-Saxon
race generally, she can not afford to dis
regard. The very considerations which
should induce her to adopt a waiting
policy in Europe should suffice to keep
her on the alert, ever vigilant and ever
ready to be active in Asia Unless
England is prepared to sever herself
from other Anglo-Saxon communities.
to take no part nor share in those great
Eastern enterprises in trade of the An
glo-Saxon race, she must be the undis-
puted mistress of Egypt. That is the
only country on the globe possession of
which will enable Great Britain to hold
out q hand to and to keep touch of the
men of her own kith and Kin, who have
interests similar to or identical with
her own in the Eastern seas. This. in
outline, is the real meaning of that
policy which the late Lord Beacons-
6eld surrounded with SO many undi-
gested conceits regarding those places
Of arms we were to establish on our higk
road to India--Fortnightly.
Thomas County cat., 1886-02-18
HORSE PARALYSIS.
A Dangerous Affection Which Demands
Immediate Treatment.

A Dangerous Affection Which Demands
Immediate Treatment.
Paralysis in horses almost invariably
affects the hind limbs, and is due to a
disordered condition of the sciatic
nerve. The attack is generally very
sudden and occurs when the animal is
in harness, the first symptom being
weakness in one hind leg, which will
be thrown out toward the shaft or traces,
accompanied by knuckling of the fet-
lock. The first thought that usually
occrVs to the driver is that the animal
must have stepped upon something
that has injured its foot. Unless the
horse is stopped and active treatment
begun at once the other leg will gener-
ally be affected in short time. when if
the attack is severe the animal will fall
upon its launches and can not rise.
Upon the first appearance of faltering
and knuckling the horse should be
stopped and covered with blankets so
as to keep the loin and hips warm. The
hip quarter and gaskin should then be
rubbed briskly for short time. Call
in the assistance of some strong men,
and after removing the patient from
the shafts place blanket, robe or
strong piece of canvass under the belly,
well back toward the hind legs, and let
one or two men take hold of it on each
side to help support the animal, which
should be led carefully to the nearest
stable. Any attempt at hurrying will
aggrayate the complaint, and if the suf-
ferer falls the chances for recovery are
very much diminished. CaA in a vet
erinary surgeon at the earliest possible
moment. In the meantime, after
reaching the stable, apply water as hot
as it can be borne to the loin, hip and
thigh. A little mustard added to the
water will increase its stimulating
properties. AS a remedy give a half
dram of nux vomica in pint of milk
night and morning. Paralysis is some-
times mistaken for spinal meningitis.
A horse suffering from the latter COM
plant, when he is placed upon his feet
by means of sling, can support him.
self, while in paralysis it is impossible
for him to bear his weight upon his legs.
The fact should be borne in mind that
it is of the utmost importance to stop
the animal and take him from the car
riage, if upon the road, the instant any
indication of faltering or knuckling is
Y. Herald.
Thomas County cat., 1886-02-18

this, for instance, that rolled from your
pocket the other day. Is the habit of
smoking useful to body or soul, Bertf
Is it ornamental? Isn't it considerable
trouble to acquire? and will it not be
EXPENSIVE and often inconvenient to
Yourself and disagreeable to others af-
ter it is acquired? Is it anything, after
all, but chain, my boy?"
Bert said nothing; he only threw the
cigar into the fire and walked away.
But he answered rather curtly day or
two later-though no one but Ralph
understood him-when companion
invited him to smoke: mo. thank you.
have one more dog-collar than have
any use for hanging in my room now"
-Eate ". Hamilton, in 8. s. Visitor.
Thomas County cat., 1886-02-18
sPARRows AS FOOD.

How the Little English Invaders Can BG
Utilized to Advantage.
When Paterson spOrtsmen run short
of other game they have been COM
PEELED to shoot English sparrows, and
sparrow pie is no longer an experiment
in this city. but dish Eelished by all
who have tasted it. One of the letter
carriers is an enthusiast on the ques.
ton of sparrows, and devotes most all
of his spare time to getting sparrows
ready for the pot. He says that they
make the best eating and are dainties
of the first order. The principal SPAR
row eaters are, however, to be found
among the English residents of this
CITY, who come from the home of the
sparrow and know all about him. Que
of these in writing on this subject SAYS:
'.Many things are necessary for spar.
row pie; and the chief of these is first
to catch your sparrows. The sparrow
likes best the neighborhood of rick
yards; and the artfullness and dexter
ity with which he will hang by his feet,
throw the whole eight of his little
body on to an ear of wheat and carry
it off is one of the things that are rarely
observed, though they are well worth
observing. Naturally they are as un.
popular with the farmer as is the barn
rat. Sparrows are much too artful for
any trap. 1t is almost idle to set nooses
or lay clap nets for these birds. The
sparrow catcher's method is known as
bat-fowling. For bat-fowling four
sportsmen are the proper number.
The second bears lantern at the end of
a pole, toward the light of which the
birds fly when suddenly aroused from
sleep. The other two hold and rattle
close against the roosting haunt of the
birds wide-mouthed net, made like a
shrimping net but considerably larger;
and into this the sparrows dash, bewil-
dered by the noise and dazzled by the
light
Speaking Of the different methods Of
preparing the sparrow for the table,
the same correspondent says: 'But
there are other ways of cooking a spar
row than to boil them with beefsteak
under crust; and in every way he re-
pays the trouble of the cook. Roll q
piece of bacon over his breast (not too
large piece, toast him in Dutch
oven, and so serve him hot. School
Noys know this, although they are often
obliged to dispense with the bacon.
Or, another way Curry a dozen
sparrows, and serve them with the
proper gravy in a rampant of rice. In
fact, when you have once understood
how dainty a bird well-fed sparrow
is, dozen worthy modes of presenting
him at table will occur to you. Has
not book been written detailing q
hundred methods of cooking the po-
tato? One way may be recommended
as excellent: Cut enough off the end
of a large potato to enable you to
scoop a receptacle for your sparrow.
Place him therein, as Izaak Walton
said, 'tenderly,' with appropriate ad-
juncts to your taste. Lutte on the head
of your potato again with flour and
water. Use your judgment as to time
of serving, and this baked potato will
astonish your guest. ''-Paterson ~. J)
Press
Thomas County cat., 1886-02-18
HOME. FARM AND GARDEN.

If there is one time more than an.
other that plants can be given stimu-
lants to advantage, it is when they are
in bud, ready to break out strongly in
bloom.-Toledo Blade.
The pleasure to be derived from
the gardens is by no means measured
by their size. A well filed bay win
dow may contain more real interest
than large greenhouse; q quarter-acre
garden than . ten-aore park.-RIroI
NesU Yorker.
To strengthen and clear your voice
you might try the following: Beat to-
gether the white of an egg and the
Juice of a lemon, and add sugar to
TASTE Of this mixture take > spoonful
from time to time. Honey, sharpened
with vinegar. might be tried night and
morning.
Any time after the wood has ma
tured will answer for securing cuttings
of currants and gooseberries. The cut
tings should be about six inches long.
and cut off smooth at the base of the
bud. Bury them in the open ground
or cellar, not allowing them to become
too wet or dry. covering with straw If
in the ground.-Trcy Times.
The Bee-Keepers' Journal says that
bee-keepers have a new grievance, it
seems If there is q cider-mill near 3
hive of bees, the bees 60 to the mill and
soon become regular old soaks. Many
of them fill drunkard's graves. while
others contract habits of idleness.
hanging around all day drinking and
talking politics presumably, just like
the lords of creation.
London Garden says that ''the
sooner the notion is dispelled that
roses, in order to make them grow
vigorously, must be cut back to mere
stumps, showing two or three buds, the
better" The florists of the United
States long ago ceased to cut close, as
they have ceased the pruning of trees
into the thin, umbrella form Supposed
to suit the moist climate of England.
Sweet Tea Biscuit.-One cup of
sugar. two cups of flour, one-quarter
pound of good, clean lard, pinch of
salt, one tablespoonful of baking pow
der, milk. Mix well together all the
ingredients except the milk, which
must be added last in sufficient guam
tity to make stiff dough. Roll the
dough out until a quarter of an inch in
thickness, and cut it into shape with q
biscuit-cutter. Have ready brisk
oven and bake fifteen minutes.-BoStOD
Budget.
Thomas County cat., 1886-02-18
liMEkILN CLUB.

Brother Gardner Proves That Brains Car
Not BE Pitted Against Drink.
When the meeting opened in due
form Brother Gardner announced that
the Hon. Profile Livermore, of Arkan.
sas, was in the ante-room and waiting
to address the meeting. The subject OF
his address was: "Has the White Man
Passed His Zenith?" If there were nc
objections he would be brought in.
Prof. Wintergreen Davis didn't pro-
pose to object, but he would like to be
informed of the meaning of the word
zenith. He had attended twenty-one
different ward caucuses and had clerked
in a wood yard for three weeks, but he
had never met with the word before.
There was deep silence as he set
tied down, and Brother Gardner
scratched his bald pate until as if the
friction would start fire.
''Zenith," he finally said, ''why, ar
mo- dan surprised at your ignerence.
Ebery Guild pusson in dis kentry orter
to know all about zenith"
Eyes, sir, but de word breaks me
up"
"Zenith am a drefful easy word"
continued the President, as he looked
up and down the hall in a nervous
manner. "You didn't git zenith an
either all mixed up, did you?"
''No, sah."
"When anybody says that Samuel
Shin, fur instance, has passed his
zenith dey can't be tooken up for SIAN
der. 1t means-it means"
He waited so long that the Rev. PEN
stock arose and said:
''Misser President, it means dat he
has passed his best pint. Zenith am
de highest pitch"
Brudder Penstock, sot right down
dis minit" exclaimed the President, as
he used his. gavel in a vigorous man.
ner. "Who axed you to riz up an
'splain bout zenith? When dis chair
can't stan on one leg an 'splain any
word in common use he will confess his
ignorance an call fur help! l shall
fine yor two thousand dollars fur dis
turbin' dis meetin', an Prof. Davis will
now be brung in"
1t was evident to all as soon as he
entered the room that the Professor
was ''off." He grinned and bowed and
scraped, and finally took a chair near
the stove. When Giveadam Jones
went over to him and asked if he was
i'll, he replied:
shay I'll fight you two rounds
for twenty-five shents!"
He was drunk! As soon as Brother
Gardner realized this fact he ordered
him removed from the lodge. The
stranger was assisted down stairs into
the alley, and hasn't been seen in De-
troit since. From the splashes of mud
on the right board fence, and the dis
tance between his tracks, it is believed
that he left in hurry.
''Dis am but another proof" said
Brother Gardner as he took his seat.
''dat when you pit brains agin whisky.
common-sense agin gin, or intellect
agin lager-beer, de liquids am bound
to 60 under de wire length ahead
Detroit Free Press.
Thomas County cat., 1886-02-18
VICTOR HUGO.
The Great Poets Love for His Little Grand.
children.

children.
Mile. Jennie seems to have been like
the little girl in Longfellow's nursery
rhyme, when she was good, she was
very, very good, but when she was
bad, she was horrid. Once she had
been naughty, and her mother had to
deprive her of her dessert. Victor
Hugo said that IL she could not eat
any he would not. Now, the poet was
like healthy child in his fondness for
sweets. Unfortunately, Mile. Jennie
was no better the next day, and again
the poet kept her company in her de-
privation. A third day the little girl
trangressed, and the poet had no des-
sert. The third evening, as it hap
pened, Mile, Jennie fell asleep early
and was taken to bed before the fruit
was placed on the table. The mother
besought the poet to eat his favorite
fruit. 'No," said the grandfather, II
shall not eat any. A man must keep
his word always, even when he gives
it to his granddaughter" His grand
children called him "Papapa." He
was very fond of playing innocent
tricks on them, and to this end he had
invented q game of cherries. in which
he TOOK q double share for himself
while pretending to make an even di-
vision. lone for me, one for you, and
one for me-" and then pause, after
which he began again. zone for me.
one for you, and one for me-" 0ener-
ally it took the puzzled child minute
or two to denounce the fragrant injus-
tice of this Saturday Revie0.
Thomas County cat., 1886-02-18
FOR OUR YOUNG READERS.
WISHES.

Ono day a lonesome hickory-nue
AT the top of a waving tree.
Remarked: I'D like to live in shell,
Like q clam, beneath the sea-.
And inst at that time clam observed,
WAY down in the tossing sea:
I'd love to dwell in a hickOry-nut
At the top Of a lofty tree.
Thus both of them wished. ana wished,
and wished.
Till they turned green. yellow and blue:
And that, in truth, is just about what
Mere wishing is likely to do.
-Harpers Young People,.
Thomas County cat., 1886-02-18

"A loving couple were recently mar.
ried in the eomposing-room Of . news
paper at Rockbridge, Vt. The cers-
mony was performed By the editor. ube
q also . preacher.
Thomas County cat., 1886-02-18

Some enterprising American ha.
been stufing the London papers. one
Of which says that when . journalist
dined with Vanderbilt te (the editor)
invariably found one thousand-dol!aI
greenback under his napkin IN +.
4tjbNMa.
Thomas County cat., 1886-02-18

I'm Portugal nowadays the ballot
takes place in the churches, and The
box generally stands between pair a
ninfe.