smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1875

There are thousands with princely
incomes who never know a minutes
peace, because they live beyond their
income. There is more happiness
among the working men in the world
than among people who are called
rich.
Year: 1875

"How old are you:" was the polite
inquiry of Fourth Ward (New
York cencus taker to a lady member
of the family he was visiting official
ly. 81 am old enough to put the
mop handle ovcry yer head till yell
see more stars than is in the 'strono-
my, darn ye! screamed the lady in
reply, and he moyed rapidly towards
the sidewalk,
Year: 1875

Now that the hot season is really upon US
we begin to grumble, in shame-faced man
ner at first, at the excessive beat. We have
scarcely got through snarling at the cold, and
have had insufficient time as yet to get accus-
toned to new vocabulary of expletives dtted
to the season. Some there are who are always
prepared, who hold that the Internal climate
is as variable as our own, and who conse-
quently have an objurgatory epithet pat to
the lips whatever degree of temperature the
mercury may mark. But these are foolish
fellows, having no warrant in theology, nature
or tradition, for their contradictory belief 1t
will take at least one week for most of US to
forget our ardent longings for summer and
our railing at the cold. By that time we shall
be mplorng wind from off the icebergs and
seeking the shades of the mountains.


The hot season always takes us by surprise.
Last year 1t surprised us by not coming at all.
But it seems minded this year TO atone for its
neglect by an added warmth of greeting. 1t
is not to be wondered at that between lovers
like the Sun and Earth the first embrace at
ter long arrangement should be fervid
one. We ought to pardon much in consider
alton of that. Indeed remembering our bit
ter experience of the winter, our earnest de-
sire for the summer sun, we ought to submit
without frown or grumble heat even
which shall compel everything except the
trees to 60 al fresco.


1t is pity during the hot summer now be-
fore us that those who are compelled to pass
their time in the city cannot change their
houses as they do their clothes. One ought to
be able to move, on the approach OF the
warn term, from the thick-walled winter
home to dwelling as airy as seaside suit
and as open as basket hat. The perfection
of luxury will not have been reached until
this change of tenements is possible. How
ever we can manage to live without great dis
comfort in the houses we have framed to
keep out the winter cold. If we do suffer
little from the heat the summer makes ample
amends with its flowers and fruit. Clad in
the thinnest of suits and keeping the coolest
of tempers we can endure the blazing sun of
August even without distress.
Year: 1875

THE ingenious French have contrived
novel way to impress the baabaric mind. M.
de Brazza, who has charge of the expedition
to Senegal, carries an electric battery in his
pocket communicating with two rings on his
hand and with other apparatus scattered
about his person. When he shakes hands
with savage chief that chief will be very
much astonished, for an electric shock will
run up his arm and he will see lightning
playing about the head of his visitor. Nat
urally he will think he is being interviewed
by the devil, and will be ready to consent to
anything in order to get away.
Year: 1875

ABOUT this time look out for cholera reme-
dies and like cheerful literature in the news
papers. For the next four months we shall
be cautioned against eating anything we
want to eat and drinking anything We want
to drink. Even the temperance organs will
join in the cry against cold water. The grav-
est objections will be advanced against un-
ripe fiuit, and to the Journalistic mind all
fruits are unripe except winter apples. An
onslaught will also be made upon meat, and
the editors, after partaking literally of roast
and boiled, will go to their sanctums and
write articles in advocacy of vegetaranism.
1t is only in winter that we can eat and
drink what we please.
Year: 1875

1t seems that the grasshoppers are degen-
Grating as fast as some people would have us
believe the human race is. The present crop
lacks the strength and industry of its ances-
tors. and isn't going to do much damage af-
ter all. But as scare it is an unqualified
success, for it has frightened governor of
Missouri into calling upon Providence for aid.
Year: 1875

In Texas they are killing off the few re-
naming Republican ofice-holders by starving
them to death. When man calls for his
salary he is told there is no money. So he
resigns and goes where there is money; and a
Democrat is appointed in his place. The
plan is very ingenious and Democratic.
Year: 1875

We do not read anonymous letters and cemmuni-
cations The name and address of the writer are IN
all Indispensable not necessarily tor publication
but as guaranty of good faith.


We cannot undertake to return or reserve commu-
nications that are not used
Year: 1875

We will give a TICKET Of ad-
mission to BARNUM'S ROMAN
HIPPODROME to any Person who
shall purchase Clothing of us to
the amount of TEN DOLLARS be-
tore May 81, 1875.


Wewill guarantee at the same
time that the goods purchased are
Sold from 10 to 20 PER CENT.
LOWER than can be bought of any
other dealer in the STATE.
Year: 1875


Dame fortune is said to be tickle,
And this, we believe to be true,


She drives out with chariot and horses,
And often comes plainly in view,
When 10! all the men in creation,
Will iranticly follow her train,
And call her ''the pride of the Nation"
Just simply her favor to gain.
Some few succeed in their wOOing,
She stops though she's rs blind rs can be,
And see! she is lavishly strewing
Gold dollars like sand by the sea.
Though some count her fayOrs by millions
Yet never cOntented are they,
And others can count them by billions,
Yet still We are needy'' they say.
They CAM get enough Ofearth's mammOn,
With all of their hustle and stir,
But strive with the rest of their CANON
To ride in the chariot with her.
But alas. soon they find they'r mistaken,
She drives Off with speed like the wind,
And leaves them alone and forsaken,
Far away III the distance behind.
Then letus not be in q hurry,
For riches and honor and fame,
For if we do get in IL furry,
Well find It's but labor in vain.
The world was not made in minute,
And wealth is not gained i'll day,
So remember all you who would win it,
There's profit sometimes in delay.
Year: 1875

from the people Of Louisiana The Nc
Emery government, though covered with
fraud, would have been inaugurated with.
out federal aid. The Kellogg government
was set up and imposed upon the State
by the executive department of the federal
government, This might occur in any
State, North as we'll as South. The people
OF Michigan were law.abiding people, but
it would take several regiments to impose
upon them government OF this kind, and
more than ali the army of the United States
to make them love such government. The
argument. he urged; in behalf of seating
Mr. Pinchback would revoiutionizs every
State government IN the Union. Such
principles could not be sound; the argu-
ment began in fallacy and ended in absurd.
ity.


He behaved the President was clear of
any such intention, but he had to act with
out having all the evidence before him, and
the Senate, and besides, he (Christiancyl,
did not think the President had very s0urd
legal advice, and it was not strange that
he erred, under all the circumstances. The
President had called in vain upon Congress
to relieve him. The time might come when
the poisoned chalice now being admins.
tered to Louisiana might be administered
to other States. It had been urged that
Louisiana was entitled to two Senators
there, and upon this ground, Pinchback
should be admitted. According to all the
evidence before the Senate the majority OF
the people of that State were opposed to
the Kellogg government, and, therefore,
opposed to Pinchback. They would prefer
to be not represented than to be misrepre-
sented.


1t is said tonight by leading Senators
that vote on the Pinchback case will be
reached on Tuesday next.
Year: 1875

Ihe paper hanging machine exhib-
tied at the Vienna Exposition isa
novelty in mechanical contriyances
not often exceeded. A box is made
OF tin, sufficiently long enough to Ie-
celVe roll OF paper, and of depth
and breadth sufficient to contain a
paste roller and the desired quantity
OF paste, the case being nearly square
ne case roller revolves on pivots in
the ends of the case, rests on an in


clned hinged flap, and bears on the
paste roller. Before the paper is
placed In the case a metal rod is in
serted IN the centre to give the paper
additional weight, TO keep it steady
and IN place, and an adjustable head
bears against the end of the roll of
paper to prevent longitudinal motion.
The paste roller reyolves in the paste,
the friction against the paper baing
sufficient TO cause it to revolve when
the paper is drawn out. A pressure
roller, which may be covered with
Ieit, receives the face side of the paper
The paper is placed the case, and its
end is hooked into the bent. In hang.
ing, the machine is raised to near the
ceiling by means OF a handle amt
pressed against the wall; the paper
releases itself from the hooks, and. as
the machine is brought down, the
roller presses the paper to the WALL
The machine is used for papering over
mead, and for putting on strips of
bordering in a similar manner.
Year: 1875

While as is well known, our rowers and
rifemen have been arranging to have with
us during the Centennial year the best men at
their work whom Europe can produce, and
that various other Of our sporting interests are
active in the same direction, it is gratifying
to learn that friendly nations across the
water are already taking the initiative and
mean to put us to our best in still another
direction. BY advices from Mr.. Wilson King
the American Consul at Dublin, the ques-
ton of sending over cricket eleven to
attend the Exhibition is being agitated in
good quarters. Eleven gentlemen Of Ire
land" is the project, and the hope is to have
them men Of high social position and skilled
cricketers. 1t is almost idle to add that
these gentlemen will receive here as hearty a
welcome as did our rifemen in their land,
and that the friendly expressions Of those of
our cricketers who have already heard Of the
plan but suggest what is in store for them
from the moment they land on our shores
Should picked elevens from England and
Scotland also come, they, too, would find
Brother Jonathan in his best vein, and have
reason to always remember with pleasure his
bounteous hospitality.
Year: 1875

consecrates custom into q law, MS sacred as
an enactment, the running of President for
a third term is an unlawful act John


Quincy Adams spoke of two terms as our


common law" 1t is 50 clearly this that


to violate it now is the infringement of a


sacred precept of our liberties. 1t would


be the first step to the Empire, and in that


path the first step unresisted and successful


is ALL 1t may be said that the President is
not responsible for the acts of Methodist
Convention and a somewhat lively mercurial
Bishop fluent in speech. But the Presi-
dent is responsible to the country
that no scandal shall fall upon his place,
that no wrong shall be done to the constitu-
ton, that no profane hand shall touch the
ark of the covenant of our liberties. He is
more responsible for the Boston Convention
than Bishop Haven. In such time and before
such peril silence is a crime. He should
have said, and at once, with fervid speech,
that the introduction of any religious ques-
ton into politics was crime. He should
have said with anger that the attempt to
keep any President in power by religious
fanaticism was treason to the very spirit
of our liberties. He should have reminded
these Needless priests and laymen that it
was their business to save souls, and that the
naming of his name in such a canting rela-
tion as candidate for President on the plat
form of true Christianity was an insult to
him, as well as to the flag which he served,
and which is the emblem Of no nobler right
than the liberty of religion. This is what
Grant should have done. On the contrary,
he has made himself a party to this nomina-
ton, and permits his name to go to the coun-
try as the leader of religious crusade as
the new Cromwell, who would violate
the constitution to become the pro-
tector of tho Protestant religion. No
President ever did an act more deserving of
severe censure And we shall hold the
democratic House as altogether unworthy if
it does not exhaust its rights and preroga-
tives as the representatives of free people
to oblige this military sphinx-who after rul-
ing US eight years, because we were grateful
for his prowess, would now rule us to the
end of his days by the aid of religious
fanatics-to show a decent respect for the
constitution, the laws and the sacred tradi-
tions of our government.
Year: 1875

The IILUsTRIoUs FUGIT1vE whom New
York is letting slide from its memory like an
evil vision has been seen through the
stars. The police are supposed TO have been
hunting heaven and earth for him, but
an astrologer says he is hiding in New
York basement. The improbable part of the
story is that there is a number Of women
about the place and that his whereabouts are
vet secret
Year: 1875

THE METHODIST CLERGYMEN do not all take
kindly to Bishop Haven's prayerful nomina-
The series Of interviews with clergymen Of
that persuasion which we publish to-day
does not indie te wide acquiesccnce in the
manner Of Bishop Haven's nomination but
good many Of them plainly leave the door
open for quiet action in that direction. It
may be that the Bishop is looked on more as
a marplot than man in erroE This view
Of the case is particularly suggestive.
Year: 1875

The WHrskEY FRAUDS are gradually ossum-
ing their proper proportions. The impulse
for several people who have felt the lash of
the law to tell all they know will eventually
mark the furthcst verge Of the conspiracy,
and then il will be the fault Of the law if any
guilty man escapes. An ugly coincidence Of
dates for General Babcock is pointed out in
our Washington despatch.
Year: 1875

THE SKATERS, who have been disappointed
once or twice by the short stay Of the pre-
vious cold snaps this winter, may get their
straps and runners in order, and look out
for the ball.
Year: 1875

clans will regret. as we do He supposes
that God could convert one, but he never
knew Of case but if the reverend gentle.
man will only bring home to that wicked
class the truth Of his saying, that "one with
God is majority, he will hear of more con-
verted politicians than he could count in
the longest day Of the year. 1t is worth a
trial
Year: 1875

DEATH AND DEFECTIVE DRAINAGE. Else
where we print an article which sets forth
the great injury to health and consequent
loss of life resulting from the wretched de-
fects in the ventilation and sewerage of
our most crowded tenements. While the
grasping rapacity of landlords and con-
tractors will account for the faults in
construction it must be admitted that
popular ignorance is most to blame
for allowing the faults to 60 unremedied.
If the poor who huddle and perish in the
poisonous dens could only know for them
selves the dangers they run and the diseases
they invite we are certain that matters would
soon change. But those who suffer most
from these causes are the most apathetic
Meanwhile the Board of Health, which has
Mt last placed itself abreast of the progress in
the science of hygiene as regards new build
ings, should see to it that they have their
hands strengthened 50 as to compel q reform
in the old.
Year: 1875

On the last day of its recent session at
Louisville, KY, the National Grange
Transacted the following business:


ResOired, That in the sense Of the National
Grange the following suggestions are applicable
to the present wants Of our Order:


As the closing scenes Of this long and labo-
rious session approach, as the memory of pre-
vious sessions and the many glorious achieve
ments of the Order return TO us, we look forward
to the future. We are deeply impressed with the
truth that we must at all times preserve q vital
spirit of fraternity Between aTanges and indi-
vidual members OF this Order to best maintain its
vigor, success and perpetuity This and the nature
OF our solemn obliRn'i ion should ever be borne in
mind. We have promised to aid and not injure
our fellow Patrons; therefore, the good name Of
brother or sister should be as precious to each
one Of MS as ie our own. HaTshness has no place
in the principles Of our order. Ite mission Is one
OF peace, gentleness and goodwill. Therefore.
In the discussion or application Of our principles
we bold that all asperity and violence dfe out Of
place and should ever be avoided by our members.
We also hold that the Interpretation Of any law
of our Order which works manifest Injustice to
any member is at fault, and in all applications Of
our laws and regulations we should always re-
member that the Grange is organized for the
comfort, convenience and welfare of every
worthy member. We trust that our members
everywhere will renew their pledges of fealty
to this noble brotherhood, endeavoritg especially
Sraep Of no ppTpose Spe sba V eo0sopy
strive TO secure entire harmony, goodwill and
vital brotherhood among ourselves and TO make



deavor to suppress personal, local, sectional and
national prejudices, all unhealthy rivalry and all
selfish ambition


These are not idle words but vital principles
which will give life and permanence to every
Grange throughout the land If our members will
but emulate each other to exemplify them in
their words and actions


Resolutions were also adopted-requir-
ing the Secretary to have printed $4,000
copies of the proceedings of this session,
and send TO each State Grange as many
copies as there were subordinate Oranges
July, 1875, under direction of the Execu.
tive Committee, and not less than ten
copies to each State Grange Master; in.
structing the Fiscal Agent of the Order in
New York TO transfer certain stocks,
amounting to $4,000, to the Executive
Committee of the National Grange, to en-
able that committee to pay the various
donations to the State Oranges; instruct
ing the Worthy Master to continue cor
respondence with English cooperative
societies, extending friendly greeting tc
all such organizations.
Year: 1875

BRoGGs, who lives in Elliott's Southern


Addition, ran across the item the other
day that lat night horse would refuse
to step on or over the body Of a man lying
in the road, but, as if impelled by instinct,
would stop and remain motionless until
the matter should be investigated" Grave
doubts as to the truth of this statement
arose in Broggs' mind, and TO settle the
matter for himself he resolved to give the
thing practical test. Now Broggs has


no horse, but does own a very intelligent
and frisky young mule, so he thought It
Just as well to try the experiment with
him. There is II narrow lane leading from
the clover patch TO the water-trough, and
he sent his little son Bobby 10 open the
gate and turn out the mule; meanwhile
Broggs lay down full length across the
lane, assuming an apparently lifeless atti-
tude. Themule had been keptin the past
ure all day, and consequently was very
thirsty, so he came waltzing down the lane
at great rate, and everything denoted a
fair trial of the test. And so II was; but


not exactly as Broggs would have de-
sired, although il confirmed him in his
skepticism. When within yard or two
the mule perceived the PROSTATE form OF
his master, and with an explosion OF sound
which was compromise between the
shrek Of a locomotive and the yell OF a
Year: 1875

In Baker street car yesterday some
men were talking about the nerve OF
William Tell in shooting an apple of his
sons head. To vex an old lady who
was listening one of the men said; THAT
was Mr.. Tell; but what did his wife
herg' "I'n bet hundred dollarsm
called the old lady in an excited voice
"I'll bet a hundred dollars that she sat up
half the night before patching that boys
trousers so he'd look decent TO go outs
Detroit Free Press,
Year: 1875

there IS never any news, and if two men
are seen in eager discussion of some
matter Of apparently immense import
ance, and if one happens to be near
enough to oyerhear the subject Of con-
versation, be sure that one Of them is
plunged in despair or killing with enthu-
slasm at rise or fall Of halfpenny in
the price of pound OF tobacco. There
are not even fashions for them to talk
about; young men and old dress alike,
but the younger men wear exceedingly
tight boots, and when they take their
walks abroad it is obvious that they do
so in considerable discomfort. The
young men, however, have one oecupa-
tion more important even than wearing
tight boots-that of making the very
mildest form Of love known among them.
The process, indeed, is carried on in so
platonlc manner and with so much
proper feeling that | doubt il even the
strictest English governess would sind
anything to object to. The young gem
tlemen pay their addresses by simply
standing in front OF the house occupied
by the objects of their affections. while
the young persons in question look down
approvlngly from the upper windows,
and there the matter ends
Year: 1875

L,oR sALE-LEAsE AND FIXTURES OF A LARGE,
IT class Store Sixth avenue between Thirteenth
Fifteenth streets west side cheap to cash customer
Address A. D.. box 1885 Herald Uptown Branch Office.
Year: 1875

RARE CHANCE.-FOR SALE, THE LEASE
n Stock and Fixtures Of well established Liquor store
in of the best downtown locations doing good
rent low must be sold In consequence sickness Apply az
345 East Twenty ninth street.