smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1874

TwEFD's NoN-APPEARANCE IN COURT yester-
day engendered and gave currency to o rumor
that he had taken 'sleg bail and absconded.
It was known that he had left the Island; it
was seen that he did not appear in Court,
although great deal more time had elapsed
than was necessary for his arrival; and it was
not known, except to some half dozen people,
how he had "failed to connect" between the
two places Out of the conjectures for solv-
ing this mystery arose the rumor of his
escape, which few from mouth to mouth
for few hours. 1t seemed to derive con-
frmation from the nature of the writ of
habeas corpus which requires the production
in Court of the body of the prisoner in whose
favor it is granted. He was merely brought
into the vicinity, and not produced, because
the District Attorney had given notice of his
intended motion to quash the writ, and until
that motion was decided by the Court Tweed
and his counsel could not know whether he
was entitled to it or not. Had the motion to
quash been denied Tweed would have been
Immediately brought into Court; but the
granting of the motion extinguished the writ,
and the prisoner was spared the mobilization
OF being made public spectacle Of for moth
ing.
Year: 1874

WEsToN's SUccEssoB.-Weston is about to
have successor. Another pedestrian is
anxious to try the feat of walking five
hundred miles in six and half
days. The new aspirant to pedestrian
honors is Professor Judd, well known
in sporting circles for his feats of strength
and endurance. Last night he gave an exhi-
bition of what might be expected from
him. He is evidently resolved to make
serious effort to accomplish his
proposed task. His wonderful powers
Of endurance will be severely tested, but
he feels equal to the undertaking. On
Monday evening he will begin his walk,
and his progress will be watched with
interest by all lovers Of athletic sports. The
track was surveyed and properly laid out
last night under the supervision Of
the members of the Athletic Club.
A committee of gentlemen has been
organized to see that the programme is
fairly carried out Should Professor Judd
succeed in accomplishing the proposed dis
tance we understand he will be made the re-
cipient Of handsome purse.


GAR1pALpI's PESsror.-The Italian Cham
Der has shown pfaiseworthy enthusiasm in
voting unanimously urgency in granting q
pension to Garibaldi With all his faults this
war-scarred hero must ever remain one of the
noblest figures in the history OF United Italy.
He was the man who never despaired. His
achievements in the cause Of Italian freedom
read even now like Eastern legends; and the
time must como when the march Of the thou
sand will be regarded as fabulous. Probably
good luck more than genius contributed to
many of his great successes; but his was the
all-conquering faith that gave Fate chance to
work wonders for the freedom OF his native
land. Ingratitude to such man would be a
national disgrace, and we hope the hearty
recognition of his services by the representa-
tives of the Italian people will induce the
proud old man to accept some return from
the nation for the many services he has rem
dered to his country.
Year: 1874

The recommendation to discontinue the
Brooklyn Post Office because Brooklyn is "a
mere appendage of this city," and because
there will thus be saved $4,000 to the de-
partment, is somewhat startling and not
highly creditable to the intelligence OF the
special agents who make it. Brooklyn had
population in 1870 Of 800, ZOO, and her popu-
lation is certainly not less now. II is true that
q very large number of persons whose homes
are in that city are occupied in commercial
and other enterprises in this city, and go to
Brooklyn only to dine and 60 to bed. But
then Brooklyn certainly has very large per-
manent population that never comes over the
ferry, or comes to this city no oftener than
the same GLASS in Poughkeepsie OF Albany. If
we put the population to which Brooklyn is
only q dormitory at half it will be
an extravagantly large estimate, and then we
shall have left city of two hundred thousand
inhabitants; and it is gravely recommended
to deprive such city of Post Office.
Poughkeepsie, with population Of twenty
thousand, shall have Post Office; but
Brooklyn. with four hundred thousand, shall
not have one, because two hundred thousand
of the number cross the river twice day.


As to the economy, it seems to us very
cloudy. Can the Post Office authorities Of
this city distribute and collect letters in
Brooklyn at less expense than the Post Office
authorities in that city can2 And will it not
be necessary to pay rent for sub-Post Offices
over there in as great degree as rent is paid
now? If Brooklyn people can get their
letters any cheaper than now there is at least
one point in favor of the project. II they
will then get all their letters from this city at
the rate OF city delivery only, instead ofat the
United States rate, they will be the better for
it; but will not that difference against the
Post Office on every letter somewhat affect the
supposed economy of the change? 1t would
only take a delivery of 100000 letters be-
tween Brooklyn and New York to swamp the
proposed saving by the loss Of one cent
on each-that is by the receipt Of the
city rate of two cents instead of the United
States rate of three cents. Between two such
cities tho interchange of correspondence
must be greatly in excess of 5000, 600
letters year. 1t is, perhaps, nearer
12,0O0000 and thus the change, instead
of an economy would represent loss-the
loss, perhaps, on this one head Of 800, 00O.
1t is argued as reason for the change that
the service in Brooklyn is very defective. If
the New York postal authorities can perform
the same service more effectively than the
Brooklyn authorities can this is an excellent
reason for making some changes in the Brook
lyn authorities. It is easy enough to roast
chestnuts without burning ones house down.


On the general principle that it would be to
the advantage Of the two cities to have their
governments consolidated, such recon-
mendation as this would, perhaps, meet with
extensive acceptance and even receive the
assent Of many Brooklyn people as step in a
good direction; but urged for the reasons
above given it has the appearance of cover
for some scheme Of jobbery or some political
manoeuvre.
Year: 1874

To business man the question Of adver
tising turns upon single point: Win 1t pay? Z?
With the great share of liberal and progress
sive men, who are enterprising and thrifty in
their business, this query has been settled in
the most practical way. They are found ad.
vertising in every way which their shrewd
judgment approves as profitable. Some mel
say, have been in trade here twenty years /;
it is time was we'll known among men. What
is the use Of advertising my business? To
such men we feel like saying, when they put
their question to you in triumphant sort Of
way: "Are you more sagacious and better
business man than A. T. Stewart9 His name
and his trade are household words throughout
the land. Hundreds of thousands know them
where thousands know you. Yet Mr.. Stew
art is constant, systematic and extensive ad.
vertiser. He does not feel be is so we'll known
he need cease telling the people that he still
''lives and deals in merchandise" If a mans
neighbors never changed; if the world never
moved, why, then a business man would hold
his trade, if be was an honest dealer. But so
long as our people come and 60, like the
ebbing and flowing tide, man, who has need
to be known, has need also to proclaim his
presence therefore he has need of, or would
find profit in advertising.


Ifa man says agree that it is profitable
to advertise, the next question is still more i'm
portant to him, which is, how to make his in.
vestment with the largest profit. Herein
many liberal advertisers make a great mistake.
They seem to reckon that if they put out an
advertisement and dollar in money it is not
very material where the two 60. They have
no method in the business; they have not
studied the matter as they have others in their
business affairs they do not find out where
they can put dollar with the largest profit
and the surest and safest returns. Why not
do this in advertising as in buying and selling
-four, groceries, dry goods, stoves, tinware or
any other commodity? There is vast deal


in the time and manner and place in adyertls'
ing. No shrewd man would advertise Bibles
and hymn books in the Police Gazette, laces
and fine linen in the Coal Circular, or jewelry
and fancy goods in the Iron Age That
wouldn't pay Ifa man is to advertise in
paper, be wants to know several things: Is
the paper read, by whom and how many peo-
pie? 1t is material what class of people read
a paper, as we'll as how many. Many man
who wants to advertise fails to see this point
clearly, and, therefore, misapprehends the
economical or profitable aspects of the case.
He says the Daily Beggar will take my ad.
vertisement for so much. Very we'll, if that
paper gets it, the price is dear, for the obvious
Year: 1874

own people, decidedly. Slavery was curse
to any land, and the South should have had
sense enough to recognize the fact"


HOW THE CONDITION OF THE STATE CAN BE


IMPROVED.


TO the question, "How can the political and
social condition of South Carolina be improv-
ed ?" many prominent gentlemen, as they view
the question from various stand-points, give
different answers. All unite in the belief,
however, that the first great need of the State
is a better education of the masses. Good,
honest and educated men, Of no matter what
party or color, must be elected to office, immi-
grafton must be encouraged, and, if possible,
a more amcable relation, at least III business
matters, be established between the different
elements which go to make up the population
of the State. The accomplishment of the
latter result lies entirely with the white ma
tves. 1t is true that Northern thieves and
adventures have done much to corrupt the
State government, and lead the negro voters
into evil ways it is true that carpet-bag
administrator, pretending to be Republican,
and elected by Republican voters, in four
years increased the debt of the State $1O,OOO,-
900, but, at the same time, it is none the less
a fact that the white natives of South Carroll
M have done much to keep honest, indus
trious Northern people from settling in their
State, have checked immigration by the aid
of which waste lands could have been made
valuable and barren estates rendered fruitful.
If the Palmetto State is to be redeemed from
its present deplorable condition, men Of all
parties must aid in the good work. The re-
sponsible majority of the Republican party
must see to it that none but competent men
are elected to office, that the outrageous legis'
lative expenses be reduced, the taxes cut down,
and when collected devoted to the improve
ment of the State, and not lavished upon the
favorites of profigate Governor At the
same time, the intelligent and educated por-
ton of the Democracy must join with the
honest men of the Republican party in what
ever reform they may undertake. The cry.
"Better native thief than carpet'bagger,"
must be heard no more, and Southern gentle
men must try not to forget that they, have
among them natives of other States who are
possessed of the same fine feelings and instincts
as themselves.
Year: 1874

How MULES CAME INTO FAsHIoN.-Few
of the farmers of this country are aware what
a depth of gratitude they owe George Wash
ington for the introduction Of mules into gen.
eral use for farm purposes.


Previous to 1888, there were very few, and
those of such an inferior order as to prejudice
farmers against them as unfit to compete with
horses in work upon the road or farm. Con-
se9uently there were no jacks, and no dispo-
sition to increase the stock; but Washington
became convinced that the introduction of
mules generally among southern planters
would prove to them great blessing, as they
are less liable to be injured than horses by
careless servants.


AS soon as it became known abroad that the
illustrious Washington desired to stock his
Mount Vernon estate with mules, the king Of
Spain sent him jack and two jennets, from
the royal stables, and Lafayette sent another
jack and two jennets from the island ofMalta.


The first was gray color, 16 hands high,
heavily made, and of sluggish nature. He
was named the Royal Gift. The other was
called the Knight of Malta; he was about as
high-lithe, fiery, even to ferocity.


The two different sets Of animals gave him
the most favorable opportunity of making i'm
provements by cross-breeding, the result of
which was the favorite jack, Compound, be-
cause he partook of the best point in both the
originals. The General bred his blooded
mares to these jacks, even taking those from
his family coach for that purpose, and pro-
duced such superb mules that the country
was all agog to breed some of the sort, and
they soon became quite common. This was
the origin of improved mules in the United
States. There are now some of the third and
fourth generation of Knight of Malta and
Royal Gift to be found in Virginia, and the
great benefit arising from their introduction
to the country are to be seen upon every cul-
tivated acre in the southern States.
Year: 1874

1g- Apples have been found to contain a
larger amount of phosphorous or brain food
than any other fruit or vegetable, and on this
account they are very important to sedentary
men, who work their brains more than their
muscles. They also contain the acids which
are needed especially for sedentary men, the
action of whose liver is sluggish, to eliminate
efete matters, which if retained in the system
produce inaction of the brain, and indeed of
the whole system, causing jaundice, sleepiness,
scurvy, and troublesome diseases of the
skin.
Year: 1874

The FOLLY OF PRETENCE. God made
you half fool, it is better that you should
seem to be half fool than that you should


make believe that you are wise. All AMI


mails are willing to seem what they are. An
ass is always willing to be thought an ass
and he honors God in it. An owl is always
willing to be thought an owl; and he fulhlls
the functions given to him, even if he does
look wiser than he is. And man should
be willing to be Just what God made him.


Not that he should not desire to increase, to
augment, his talents not that he should not
put his money out at interest; but man VINO
is ignorant had better admit himself to be
ignorant. A man who is not genius had
better not think himselfto be genius. A man
who is poor had better think he is poor. A
man who is unskilled had better admit that
heis unskilled. Whatever you are, while you
strive for greater excellence, stand on that
which is true and right, and do not make your
self out to be more than you are. do not at
tempt to put on guises and pretences,, IN the
vain hope of winning praise. A man talks to me
in such way that 1see through him IN mo-
ment. He is trying to make an impression
on me about himself, or about this, that, or
the other thing and the moment The door is
shut say, "What fool he was to think that
could not see through him!" And yet l
go straight to my neighbor's and try the ,s same
trick; and when I am gone he says, "What
fool! And he goes to his neighbor and does
the same thing! Your character in the COM
munity is thing fixed definitely, and your
reputation generally will be what your char
acter is Men see through your shams. They
accommodate you, and call you what they
think you want them to; they call you a pea.
cock or an eagle or any other bird, as thecase
may be, to please you but they laugh as soon
as your back is turned for they know what
you are. If you are jack.daw, they know
it. And these weaknesses, these dishonesties,
these corrupting pretences, after all, win but
very little. 1t is false coin that you give, ana
you get false change as we'll as false goods.
1t is far the best thing for one to attempt to
be real, and to be willing to appear at just
what he is worth.-H. ". Beecher.
Year: 1874

reason that no equivalent is rendered for it.
If a man says to dry goods dealer "What
do you ask for broadcloth ?" and the answer
is six dollars, the inquirer proves nothing ny
saying, ut is too much I can buy cloth tor
four and half dollars" What is the quail
ty? That is the test. Very likely the six
dollar cloth is the cheapest. A lady goes In
to a store and wishes to see silks; they are
three, four or ten dollars yard. 81 can buy
them cheaper" she says. Is it any reason
why the seller should reduce his price? There
is likely to be great difference in value, as
we'll as price, between dealers. 1t is just so
in advertising. The paper which has large
circulation, and is popular as family paper,
and is read very largely, is cheaper for an ad-
vertiser at double or triple the price than
paper which has not half the circulation, and
is almost worthless at any price.
Year: 1874

A plot to blow up u street car filled with
lady members of the Temperance Legaue is
reported to have been discovered recently at
Rock Island, Ill. Some distauce south of
she car line, between Rock Island and Mo
line, boy discovered piece Of twiue, which
he followed to culvert underneath the horse
railway Ia the culvert was can filled with
blasting powder and candle, SO arranged that
pull from the string would bring the candle
in coutact with the powder. The temperance la
dies of Moline chartered cars aud visited Rock
Island ou Thursday, and the Rock lsland la,
dies r, turned the visit Friday. The design had
evidently been to blow up one Of these parties,
but had somehow not been carried out.
Year: 1874

A BooK-PEDDLER visited Mark Twain
at home to get his subscription for
new work, of which he carried copy.
He found the genial Mark hoeing in his
garden. He was kindly received, and
asked to take seat, He took u seat
The seat was on top of fence, the up
permost rail of which was sharp. He
was not happy when he sat down, and he
got no happier as he remained. lie re-
maired there, too, very long while, and
Mr., Twain was very kind. He talked to
him about the book and its author, whom
he knew; about the pictures and the
letter-press, and then he branched oil
into other and very deep literary sub
iects, of which the agent knew nothing.
After an hour or so Twain Hospitality
asked the agent into the house, and then
he talked to him some more. The agent
was getting very tired and very hungry.
Twain excused himself for momentn
and staid away an hour, during whicr
time the agent suspects he took his
dinner. He came back, and was still
very kind and talked again. II was now
nearly 0 p. m, and the agent had come
about II a. m He had had nothing TO eat,
and not word had been said about sub
scription. lie grew desperate and asked
Twain IL he would subscribe. think
/ WILL" drawled Twain, but not to-day
come tomorrow and we will talk about
It," The agent decamped, and he now
swears-though he had u nice time, and
Twain IL a good talker-that no VIII
never 60 back again no, never
Year: 1874

/
and Daughter.


ABOUT a year ago a man named A. w. Full
lie moved to Atehinson, Kan, and lived
alone IN the house with his daughter-at
least everybody thought so. They lived in
pretty good style and appeared eminently re-
| spectacle. Some of the neighbors felt dis.
position to he neighborly, and one OF them
called toscrnpe mp an acquaintance with the
young lady. Fullic told the visitor that she
was afflicted with epilepsy and seeing a new
face always threw her into fits. And she left
without seeing the girl. The father was
always seen about the house, and the neigh
boring women got an idea into their heads
that there was some sort Of mystery connected
with that family. One day they heard screams
over the way, and then these sharp cared
women were certain that Fullie was beating his
poor epileptic daughter


Things continued in this way for several
days, screams being heard almost daily, until
the good folk could bear the suspense no
longer. SO they opened their hearts to the
police of the town, and told them what they
had seen and heard, and a detective was in
structcd to shadow the house and its occu-
pants. One day Fulle went out of town, and
then 1t was thought II would be healthy to
investigate. They found the girl within, and
told her their mission. She was timid and
tlustered and starty-evidently uneasy about
something, but she did not fly into fits. She
stated that her father had gone to Kansas
City to get work, and would not be back for
some days. They started 10 go down into the
cellar. She forbade them going, but they
broke the door open and went The cellar
was dark and stiflingly close. In one corner
Of the cellar was nearly naked woman
shackled and chained. By her side was
dish containing some bad-looking meat
and hard bread. The explorers had
arrived at the heart of the mystery and
plucked it out of the dark cellar. The woman
said she was the wife of Fullie and
the step-mOther Of the girl. Her husband
said she was crazy, and had kept her chained
there year. She denied the charge Of in.
sanity, and was glad somebody had come to
release her from her dungeon. She was
brought up into the light and looked pale and
haggard, but showed no crazy signs. The
girl was gone when the ascent of the cellar
steps was made. She had been suddenly
seized with a fit-Of leaving. The woman was
taken to neighbor's house and washed and
dressed, and came out a very respectable
looking lady, as gentle as a lamb and as SEN
siblc as any other woman The mystery was
solved. The epileptic young lady has, left the
town, and neither she nor her tender father
have returned to welcome the restoration to
reason Of wife and step-mother, nor to accept
the congratulations which the indignant peo-
pie of AtchinsOn are waiting to shower upon
them when they show their handsome faces
within the borders OF that municipality.
Year: 1874

CONCERT AT TRINITY CHURcg.-Eureka
QuartetIe and the choir of Trinity church
will give musical entertainment at Trinity
church tonight. The reputation OF that
popular club and the satisfaction given by
their TWO recent concerts is guarantee that
a pleasant time may be expected.
Year: 1874

EXTENSION OF THE SESSION OF THE LrGIsLA-
ruRE.-The House Of Delegates passed q
joint resolution yesterday for the extension
OF the present session not more than thirty
days. The senste will probably net upon
the resoluiion toaday.
Year: 1874

It is lamentable fact that the inventors
of labor-saving machines rarely reap the
reward which is due to them. 1t too often
happens that labor and brains are COM
PEELED by want to surrender to capital the
material advantages which by right should
be secured to the inventor. While the in
ventor of the sewing machine can not be
said to have shared the fate of his less for
tunate brethren, it is yet true that the bulk
of profit arising from this labor saving
invention has Injured to the manufacturers.
To continue in the enjoyment Of such easy
money making upon the product of an
other mans brains and the actual neces-
sites of the poor working classes, these
capitalists are petitioning Congress for an
extension of what is known as the Wilson
patent, which is the contrivance for feeding
the machine.


1t is to be hoped that a prompt denial
will be given to this petition. Should the
patent be permitted to expire, competition
will soon reduce the price of sewing ma
chimes to $l2. or at most so. The poor
working women will be benefited. and the
wealthy manufacturers can easily dnd new
Sources Of profit.