smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1877

nefarious work. It had been dropped
after using it, accidentally perhaps, in
the bed clothes which in the struggle had
found it, no mark whatever upon it to
implicate any one, friend or stranger.
Even the footprints of the villains had
been obliterated by the rain that had fall
len at daylight.


There was but one chance Of ever ar
riv ing at the truth, and that was through
Priscilla, should she ever regain her
health. Miss Peyton's nephew as sole
heir took possession ofherproperty which
in a short time he offered for sale, nes
groes as we'll as land and houses.
bought Priscilla for nominal sum. i
was influenced in my purchase partly
by compassion and partly by a
desire to have in my possession SO faith:
full and ttustwol thy servant as she had
proven herself to be, and during all her
after life she ever sustained the reputa=
tion Miss Peyton had given her for pos
sessing those eminent qualities. When
she first passed into my possession
she had not yet recovered from her
wounds and for some time afterwards
was much in doubt if she would ever do
so. With care and nursing however, she
finally got well, but of course was forever
dumb. I was SO anxious to ascertain
what she knew of that te1 1rible nights
work that as soon as could do so,
commenced to teach her the deaf.mute
alphabet, and in a few months she be.
came so proficient as to readily answer
any simple question. It was at this time
that she gave us all the information she
had in regard to the murder.


Gro BE CON1INUED.)
Year: 1877

of cloth yesterday to sell you-a bit I'd
come lucky BY"


Swat to ma haus-you brought il
here? Wy, l never see you before in
ma life! Tell me vaat you mean?"


So the man repeated in emphatic
words, how that he had come the day
before with a roll of cloth, how that he
was going to sell it, and that they were
talking about the price when they were
interrupted by policeman passing along
the street, and "you know" he added, !,
"I left the cloth just here and went out
the back way through your house and
yard" But so monstrous an imputa-
tion upon his reputation the Jew could
no longer resist.


"Judith, my tear" he called out at
the top of his voice to his daughter.
"Judith, my tear, fetch policeman; !;
here is railway porter who has robbed
his master, and wants to bring disgrace
upon a respectable tradesman" And
Judith hied herself out into the street
in apparently hot pursuit of minister
of justice. There was no time to be
lost. The terrified railway servant per-
formed strategic movement down the
street in the opposite direction, leaving
behind him forever his ill-gotten spoils
in the possession of the tender-hearted,
scrupulous Israelite.-Londoa PGper.
Year: 1877

I can mention q score of women land
men, too, for that matter but let them
go, for once who pride themselves on
their ill-health according to their own
account, they are never we'll never in
robust health. The other evening, in
a crowded assembly, was compelled
to listen to long catalogue of the ills
to which flesh is heir, drearily enumer-
sted by lady for the entertainment of
a gentleman :'She never expected to
be we'll again. The doctor said her
nervous system was completely gone. I"
Curious to see person who had lost
her nervous system, yet was able to en-
dure with fortitIde the heat and eI-
citement of a ballroom, l looked at
the speaker attentively. She was q
pretty little woman, with bright eyes,
black hair, rosy cheeks, and the coun-
terfeit presentment, at least, of excel
lent health. We concluded that she
thought it interesting to be a semi-in-
valid, like the schoolgirls of the last
generation, who used to eat slate-pen-
ellis and sip vinegar to make themselves
pale. While many ladies think that
sickness is interesting" and genteel.
there is no doubt that a morbid desire
for sympathy is at the bottom of half
the useless complaints in the world. 1t
is sweet to be pitied, and the cheapest
way to get pity is to tell over your
troubles. So there are some who are
forever retailing affections. Some of
them are real enough. But for all
human woes there are compensations,
unless we wilfuliy shut our eyes and
refuse to recognize them. One trial
may be ours, or two, or six, or seven,
yet we have Joy and glsdness to bal
ance it or them, and We are not crushed.
By needless iteration in the ears of the
kindest listener, we may double the ex-
tent of our misfortune. If speech is
silver, silence is golden, as regards the
inevitable vexations, defeats and calam-
tiles of life.
Year: 1877

honored husband. and we live upon his
salary In modest, cozy fashion, but
very happy.


But drive out no more wrapped in
India shawls, leaving all such luxries
to my cousin Elizabeth, the heiress,
who was married at the same time as
myself, our aunt insisting upon giving
a grand entertainment to celebrate the
double wedding of the Misses Elizabeth
Rushinpton-
Year: 1877

The spider is wiser than the bee. The
former sucks poison from everything,
and the latter honey. The former isn't
robbed and the latter Is.


Mrs. Stowe says we never know how
much we love until we try to unlove.
To a man who has tried to quit smoking
this needs no argument.- Yonkers Ga
zette.


When a man has no design but to
speak plain truth he may say great
deal in q very narrow compass.
Year: 1877

From a St Louis correspondence of the San Francisco Post:

 But the newly discovered mines will not alone suffice to cure the evil. Ii will do no good to dig the precious ores in Arizona or elsewhere without the means of transporting the products of the mines to market and supplies to the miners. We are not sorry to see the energy with which your capitalists are pushing a railway into the heart of Arizona, because it will convince the whole country that there must be a transcOnunental highway through the .southwest-frOm the Mississippi to the Pacific. The southwest needs and de- mands such road, and we expect to see it built in the next three years, ad- ding immensely to the whole country, and benefting San Francisco as much as St. Louis by giving to her a new channel of commerce free from extor- ton and discrimination. For this re- suit the country is becoming both earn est anI unanimous.
Year: 1877

This process of working ores, was all the rage a couple of years ago. T.

 was regarded as perfection, and the lucky Fryer thought millions q cheap price for hIs right-in fact he would

 not completely sell out al any price. Money was no object to him. II has

 been about a year since we have seen

 mention of the process, until now il appears again as adopted by the gov ernmeGt of Chile,n and that the gov ernment will immediately apply it to the working of the ores of the govern ment mines of that country, and that company in New York is formed with 8 capital of several millions to operate with It under the patronage of the Chilean government. This process is proven failure by American miners, although received by them with much favor and thoroughly tested It cost many earnest and honest miners much time and money, and it is pity that 1t should now be used 10 bilk others.
Year: 1877

TIE CITIZEN OFFICE is now Letter than ever supplied with job papers, and Is pre- pared to do better and cheaper work than is done elsewhere in Arizona. The bill bead and letter papers are the very best and they will be printed 10 order at very small profit; also have a great variety Of cards which will be printed and sold from fSeo per thousand rpTsrds.
Year: 1877

FROM the Washington Star; People who are criticising General Howard so sharply because he can't run as fast as Chef Joseph, should remember that in results he has done about as well as dId Generals Crook and Terry in the Sit, ting Bull campaign. Neither of these able Generals was able to catch up with Sitting Bull, who escaped into Canada with most of hIs original force.
Year: 1877

patch from Columbus, Ohio. says the
Democratic caucus to nominate oandi-
date for United States Senator last
night, after balloting till near midnight,
adopted a proposition to vote blank in
open session Of the Assembly and make
no nomination.


The following resolution was adopted:


"We, the Democratic members of the
General Assembly in Ohio, in caucus
assembled, hereby pledge ourselves to
work both individually and uuitedly for
the success OF the Democratic men and
measures during the ensuing summer
and fall campaign. AS we were fraudu-
lently counted out OF the Presidency 1t
is incumbent on every Democrat in the
State to exert his influence for the sue
cess OF the Democracy"


Having sworn each other to secrecy
the caucus adjourned. The small Try had
charge Of the caucus, hence the great
secrecy attending 1T.


Pendleton's friends are much cha
grinned and disappointed at his failure
to secure the n OminatiOn.
Year: 1877

The time is last approaching when
the able-bodied citizen will HE himself
away to the Cincinnati Ball Park and
enjoy the recreation of Witnessing games
Of baseball. Cincinnati has always en-
joyed the reputation Of ratroniziug lib
orally the National Game" and in fact
won National reputation by the ex-
p|oits OF the famous ted-stocking Nine,
that carried triumphantly the pennant
0! victory To every city of Importance in
tie country.


Siuce the dismcmberment of the old
nine, however, her laureIs in this regard
have withered somewhat; but, thanks
to the energy and pubic spirit OF Hon.
j. l.. Keck, she has not altogether lost
her reputation for close attention 10 this
class of field sports; and it is confidently
hoped that the putting into the field of
the nine engaged for this season Will
place her very near Tie head OF tue COL
umn again.


" is a matter of copgratulation that
Year: 1877




ing for Mercy.


National Associated Press to the Star.


New YORK, March 20.-A special to
the Herald from Beaver City, Utah, says
in regard to the rumor OF petitions for
the Communication OF John ID. Lees sen.
tence TO Imprisonment. for life, that Gov.
Emery, now at Salt Lake, declines 10 in
dictate what course he would pursue
should such a petition be laid before
him.


Owing to the inadequacy of provisions
for the safe keeping of prisoners at
Beaver, United States Marshal Nelson
applied to Gov. Emery for squad of
federal soldiers to guard Lee and anoth-
er squad to execute him. This led to a
spondence with Gen. Sherman who
was willing to accede to the, first re-
quest, but, in regard to the latter, said
he did not regard it as part OF the duty
OF the army to execute d process OF the
civil Courts.


The request was made because it was
feared it would be difficult to secure
deputies who would be willing to shoot
Lee, he having large number of sons
aud grandsons, who, it is rumored, have
threatened to Kill any person who might
participate in the shooting. Several
residents, however, have expressed
their willingness to be deputized as spe-
cial Marshais for tnis emergency, and
think they would not be molested ON ac-
count OF their participation in the exc
cution.


Lee was brought from Salt Lake City
to Beaver in wagon about two weeks
ago, accompanied only by the United
States Marshal and District Attorney,
and reached Beaver safely, though lit
tie late, owing to storm. AS Lee is
well known there would not seem to be
much sympathy felt for him among the
people, who could easily have rescued
him at any point on the road.
Year: 1877

Joe Goss was the center of an admir-.
ing throng at Burlington yesterday. So
many and so frequent were the applica.
lions to visit him IN jail, that the jailer
brought MIN out on the porch in the al
ternoon and gave everybody a peep.
Joe took it philosophically and said he
"'Oped the bloody prosecution Wouldn't
succeed in making him stand a new
trial. In this 'ere bloody country fell
ler didn't know what was going TO hap
pen to him." He complained bitterly
about his friends going back on him.
Year: 1877

The Grand Opera House was we'll filled
last night, with au appreciativc audience.
The play was elegantly mounted and dressed
The acting was very good and gave great
pleasure TO those present.


Sergeant Buster is not rare i'll large cl-
ties, and indeed We may say the entire
range Of characters are those to be met
with in everyday life. We are pleased to
say that the company gave great satisiac-
zion and were rewarded with success.
Year: 1877

1877 NEW YORK. 1877

 The different editions of THE SUN during the next year will be the same as during the year that has just passed The daily edition will week days be a sheet of four pages, and Sundays sheet of eight pages, 56 broad columns; while the weekly edition will be sheet of eight pages of the same dimensions and character that already familiar our friends

 THE SUN will continue to be the strenuous advocate of reform and retrenchment, and of the substitution of statesmanship, wisdom, and integrity for hollow pretence imbecility, and fraud in the administration of public affairs. It will contend for the government of the people by the people and for the people as op posed to government by frauds in the balot-box and in the counting of votes. enforced by military vio- lence It will endeavor to supply it's readers-a body now Dos far from million of :souis-with the most careful, complete, and trustworthy accounts of cur rent events. and will employ for this purpose mn. merous and carefully selected staf of reporters and correspondents. Its reports from Washington espec- doubtless continue to deserve and enjoy the hatred of those who thrive by plundering the Treasury or by usurping what the law does not give them. while it will endeavor to merit the confidence of the public by defending the rights of the people against the en- croachments of unjustified power

 The price of the daily SUN will be 55 cents sunday sa6n SS g Ssay post p"d or with the year, post paid.

 The WEEKLY SUN, eight pages of 56 broad columns. post paid. ''

 The benefit of this large reduction from the pre- ual subscribers without the necessity ot akin mn clubs At the tme if any of our friends choose to aid In extending our circulation we shall be Rrate- tu 10 tnem and every such person who sends us ten or more subscribers from place will be entitled to one copy of the paper for himself without charge At one os dollar year. postage pa the of size of the sheet and the quality of it's contents we are confident the people win consider THE WEEKLY ana we trust also one of the very best. 36 6w

 Address, THE SUN, New York City, NY
Year: 1877

Within the last ten years the progress of discovery in every department of knowledge has made a new work of reference an imperative want.

 The movement of political affairs has kept pace with the discoveries of science and their fruitful appca

 on to the industrial and useful arts the fence and refinement f social life. Great wars and consequent revolutions have occurred involving tonal changes of peculiar moment. The civil war oi own country, which was at its height when the last volume of the old work appeared, has happily been ended. and course of commercial and in- dustrial activity has been commenced. Large acces- aiOnS to
Year: 1877

The work has been begun after long and careful preliminary labor, and with the most ample resources for carrying it on to successful termination.

 None of the original stereotype plates have been used but every page has been.a
Year: 1877

In prepal ing the present edition for the has accordingly been the aim of the editors bring down the information of the latest possible dates, to furnish accurate account of the recent dscoy. cries u science of every fresh production in iitera- ture, and of the newest inventions in the practical arts, well to give asuccinct and original record of
Year: 1877

Forming in fact new Cyclopadia, with the same plan and compass as its predecessor but with far greater pecunary expenditure, and with such improvements in its composition have been suggested by longer experience and enlarged knowledge.
Year: 1877

with maps, showing "The Stars of Each Month n which will be likely to surpass in inter any series on popular science recently given to the public

 AMUsEMENT and INSTRUCTION, with FUN and FRdr rc and WIT and WISDOM, will be mingled as heretofore and St. Nicholas will continue to delight tbe vonno and give nleaSure to the old -
Year: 1877

The man who does not sleep. Saunders
now resides near PaTkesburg. O. oom--
time In 1861 or 81 Saunders enlisted In
the Fouth West Virginia Volunteers. For
several years he had not slept 1T all, 80
he said. But it becoming known directly
IN camp that he made such pretensions, it
aroused the curiosity OF many OF the men
and otficers.and they set a watch upon him
The Colonel and many others lost great
many nights sleep In eudeaY Yoring 10 en-
trap Saunders, but during the whole time
he remained a member OF the Fourth he
was never caught asleep. lie stood
guard night after night, and week amer
week, paid by sleep-he soldiers TO take
their turns. but was never caught mapping
He hauled coal several weeks In success
lon, only stopping long enough to eat aud
change horses. and plowsd In the fields
with five or six stalwart men until he
wore them out completely, but never
seemed 10 tire.


During the year of 1868 he went to
Philadelphis and was examined by the
leading physicians of the country. They
sat up with him in relays Of five, night and
day, and kept up an almost constant
stream OF conversation with him, aud at
the termination OF twenty-nine days dis
chargedhim with a certificate, but could
give no explanation of this freak OF nature
Many stories of the untiring energy AID
activity OF this man are told, and all agree
who know him that this autIpode OF Rip
Van Wrinkle is the most seepiess man thev
ever met.


Mr. Saunders Is now about flfty-six wears
Of age aud says that he has not known
what sleep is for eiytren yeats He him
self cennot account for ii, as he SAYS the
change Ia his physical organization occur
red within three days, and that he never
was sick in his life. and took medicine but
once, and that was when he had catarrh,
about three years ago. He is hale hearty
man, and bids we'll to live many years
yet. He is conscientiously opposed t.
making q display OF himself. or no doA.
he might long ago have been before the
public as one of the human curiosities OF
the world. ..-Kennebcc journal.
Year: 1877

II apologize for saying you could
not open your mouth without putting your
foot in it," said the editor, sternly regard
ing the hor.ewhip she held over his head
Il solmnly assure you that when said it
l hsd 10 idea Of the size OF your foot"
Year: 1877

A guileless boy was deluded the other
day into picking up the handle OF gslvan.
ic battery. He yelled Justify until they
shut her on" and In describing his ser
salions he said he could taste green per-
simmon all over himself
Year: 1877

movement is now in progress in Brooklyn for the
establishment, OF soup house, wncrc tho worthy poor
can obtain relief Tickets are to be sold TO all bcncvo


Icnty inclined citzcus, and they will distribute them
among those whom they know TO be deserving.
Bread and soup Will be sold very cheap to those who
are not entirely destitute Relief Association tho
Twentieth ward has opened its subscription lists for
the winter and is doing good work among the needy
Year: 1877

Fifteen years ago company or club of
amateurs were indulging at Long Branch
in matinee performance Of comedietta
when some one came 10 with the direful
news of the disaster at HBul Run" The
words thrilled the audience. We were
walking on the piazza when two young
ladies, with a scared look, asked US where
the bull was, and which way did it run?
Year: 1877

The exact sciences may demonstrate
the precise distance Of the most remote
star, and make the phases Of surrounding
worlds familiar ss household words, but
no amount Of figuring viii ever be able to
indicate where the stone that woman
throws is going to strike.
Year: 1877

4 NN0UNCE the introduction of a plan Of
IA ordering Clothing and Underwear By
letter, to which they call your special attention.
They viii send on application their improved
and accurate
Year: 1877




Yesterday afternoon, about o'clock,
Joe Pinckney, alias Jim Blake, a motor
ious thief, who has just served out
three years sentence in the Penitentiary
entered the store of Mr.. in. Hesse and
stole ham. While the rogue was in the
act of walking off with his plumber he
was discovered, and the alarm was given
Officer Grafton, who was on the beat,
gave chase after the fellow, who dropped
the ham and made off as fast as his legs
could carry him. After race for at least
ten blocks, the thief arrived at the
Rutledge and Broad street pond, and,
being closely pursued, dashed into the
water and defed the officer to take him,
threatening that if he came near
him lie would kill him. Officer
Grafton then drew his revolver, and told
the fellow to come out or he would shoot
him. The negro still maintained his at
titude of defiance, and the officer fired
at him. The ball took effect in Blake's
head above the ear, glanced around the
skull, and came out through his hat on
the other side, without inhicting any
serious injury. Not relishing this sort
Of business, and fearing that thel next
shot might not strike so impervious q
part, Blake waded out and quietly con-
sented to 90 to the station house, were
he is held for examination by the Mayor
to day.
Year: 1877

A disaster is reported from CobocOnk,
County of Victoria. Late one afternoon
last week, son of Mr.. ]. Campbell, saw
deer crossing small lake in the neighbor:
hood of his fathers farm. The lad resolved
to follow the animal. Away went the deer
across the ice at full speed, and after II
rushed the boy, who was very ilcci-tootcd.
Suddenly, and when about four hundred
yards from the shore, the ice began to
crack. Still the boy ran on All ut once
the ice gave way under him, and down he
went. lie managed to keep himself from
being drawn under the ice, but failed TO
find any strong enough 10 bear his weight;
and as effort after effort failed the daring
youth saw that all he could do was to en-
deavor to reach rock about fifty yards oil.
BY the dint of the most strenuous endeav-
ors-by half running and half dragging his
body through the ice-the heroic boy
reached the rock. All this time he had
been crying for help. When he reached
the rock he renewed his cries with greater
vigor. He was heard by his parents, who
rushed TO the lake side. The night was
bitterly cold, yet time and again did the
gricfstricken parents attempt u journey
over the ice, only to find it give way, and
themselves thrown in the terribly cold
water. What was to be done? Father and
mother, wringing their hands, rushed along
the lakeside in vain hope that they might
find boat, Neighbors, also, engaged in
the search. The boy sat on the rock for
several hours; the shades Of evening still
found him there, with no hopes of being
rescued; his cries for help became fainter
and fainter His parents saw him make a
signal with his hands, and then observed
that he fell into the water. All was over;
the boy was sitting on the rock fer hours,
drenched to the skin, and had perished
through sheer exhaustion in the sight of
his parents, who werepowerless to save him,