smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1879

asked how ho was; he did not, however,
deign to reply to my question, but gave an
other horrible yell of, 'Much he cares for
that now."


AT last he turned toward me, and began
Jabbcring in tone, at the same time slow
ly advancing toward me; !, however, fix
ing my eyes on his, remained perfectly still,
and after short time, to my great delight
for had no wish TO to make closer ac-
quaintaincc with him), he returned to his
old pOst-thc corner Of the carriage furthcst
from me.


A few minutes after he had done so, we
arrived ut Il station; put my head out of
the window, and tried to open the door,
but the door was fast. l then called
''guard, but no guard came. The whistle
sounded, and of we went again. My friend
in the corner was now asleep, or at least
he appeared to be 80, and thinking l could
not do better than follow his example,
took another pull from my flask, and re-
composed myself to sleep.


When | awokc, the madman was bending
over me, feeling my pulse, and muttcring
something about taking a little blood from
me.


remained perfectly quiet, and fcigncd
to be asleep; he brought forth case of in
strumcnts from his pocket, and took lam
Get out of it; he then began to turn up my
shirt sleeve, in order, suppose, to bleed
me- now did not know what to do;
had no wish to be blcd (pcrhaps to dcath)
by this mailman, neither did like to pre-
vent him, lest he should become dangerous.


lie had now finished turning up my sleeve,
and was on the point of opening vein
and while was considering whether /
should submit quietly or hit him between
the eyes, the train began to slackcn speed.
My friend returned his lancet to the case,
and the case to his pocket, hastily pulled
down my sleeve, and, stretching on the scat,
began to snore auG.5ly.


remained quict,unt! until we arrived at
the station, when looked out of the win
dow, and was heartily glad to find that I
had arrived at my destination.


got out of the carriage as quickly as
possible, and calling porter, l asked him
ii he knew the gentleman inside. He told
me that he did very well. He was doctor,
who had been mad for many years, but was
perfectly harmless. He was allowed by the
railway officials to travel in n third class
carriage whenever he wished, and was in
the habit of taking short pleasure excursions
now and then. was very glad to get rid
of the gent, as think anybody in my posi-
ton would, and am happy to say that 1
never since travelled with madman in
third-class railway carriage
Year: 1879

Cleanliness is surely next to godlincss.
l do not think an individual can be physi-
cally unclean and morally pure. One of
the greatest causes of skin diseases Is the
lack of the use of water. There is ct all
times and under all circumstances a she'd
ing Of the epithelium of the skin. 1t comes
off in scales which If not removed, will
close the pores Of the skin and prevent the
free respiration that is constantly taking
place. One of natures modes of disposing
Of her surplus heat and waste matter is by
sending them out through the pores of the
skin. In fact so essential is this to the
physical economy, that if the body be COW
cred with coat of varnish for even Il short
time death will occur. Flom this you will
observe how important it is for US to keep
every pore open. TO do this VIC must
bathe. l will not stop TO speak of the
benefits to be derived from the employment
of Turkish or other baths, but bathc regu-
larly and often. Every man, woman and
ohld should bathc twice week at least,
and oftcner when the employment followed
is such as to render it necessary. Now it
may be strange, but most people don't
bathc once month on an average, and one
that no good comes from it. While spong-
'iSo SiiS u oSiA oiA 10 DCttSl llOO DhIillIS
at all, yet it is not as beneficial as it should
be. 1t is not necessary that you have
bath room, with all the modern convenience
cs. All you need is warm room and Il
few gallons of water, some soap and a
sponge. 1t requires no skill to use them


Use the bath if you would preselYc your
health. remember of hearing doctor
tell a patient to take a warm bath. The
patient aftcrward said "That's the fust
water that has touched my back in sixteen
years." Tho man that will not wash him
self oftcncr than that is brute. Physical
ly we are nation of invalids. We can
never he aught else as long rs we antago-
nizc all the laws of hygiene by our daily
lives. The neglect of cleanliness is one of
the most tlagrant causes of dcscasc. Then
keep your body clean, and my word for it
you will instinctively lothe and abhor all
that is vile and filthy. A physically i'm
pure man or woman is an object of aver
sion to everybody. Regard cleanliness us a
cardinal virtue. ....
Year: 1879

A singular case Of arsenical poisoning
recently occurred in Colorado. A young
lady mysteriously became ill., Her aD-
petite failed, her face became CHASTITY
pallid, her features bloated, and the
lower limbs swelled. Her body was
racked by intense pain, and finally her
condition became 30 uncomfortable that
she almost longed for death. The ply
sician was satisfied from the signs that
she was suffering from poison, but the
most rigid investigation failed to reveal
the methods by which she had received
the poison. One day the doctor saw the
young lady's wash when il came home,
and the singular luster Of the linen
struck him az remarkable. He seized
upon this rs possible clew, and upon
interviewing the negro wasberwoman,
discovered that she used arsenic i'm her
starch Then the whole case was plain.
The patient WAS afflicted by arsenic
poison produced by absorption
Year: 1879

The following record will show tho changes in the
temperature for che past twenty-four hours in COM
parison with the corresponding date of last year.
indicated by the thermometer at Hudnuts pharmacy
HERALD Building. No. 2ls broadway
Year: 1879

would undoubtedly form a part of his annual mes
sage to Congress. and tho general interest which the
construction OF an interoceanic canal had already
aroused would insure the early attention of Con-
gress to it.
Year: 1879

That the Democratic Conservative
party of the State of Louisiana in Con-
vention assembled, do hereby reiterate
all the pledges contained in the party
platform adopted in July, 1916, and
particularly the following, to-wit:


eve hereby pledge Our party to the
satisfaction of all tie legal obligations
issued by the State Of Louisiana; to the
most strenuous efforts in the direc-
ton of reform and economical admins
tration of the government, especially to
the abolition of all unnecessary public
offices to The reduction Of the fees and
salaries of Office to the standard of a
fair remuneration; the consequent re-
duction of taxation to the lowest posi-
BILE limit commensurate with the neces-
sary expenses of the government and
the preservation of the public faitll, and
the c1rtailment OF The DAN Vigorously large
patronage OF the Chief Executive of
the State"
Year: 1879

IT seems probable that Chancellor
William NJ. Smith will be appointed
supervisor of the fifth census district
Of Tennessee. We are glad to learn
that General Walker, the distinguished
and able head of the census bureau,
is not likely to go outside Of Memphis
to make this important appointment.
While this is not a political Office, its
duties and results may possibly have
some bearing in a political way at no
distant time. We are aware that the
Republicans claim that Memphis be-
longs to them. This idea grows
out of the efforts and the claims
Of VIM. NJ. Randolph, and Others
of this ultra class. We are
perfectly willing at any and all times
to see this question left to the people
and would ask for nothing but fair
returns from elections and the census
takers. We confess that from COM
mercial less rather than political con-
siderations we should have preferred
to see Democrat appointed supefyi-
sor of this district. However, we
feel assured that a liberal, nom -parti-
zan Republican like Judge Smith will
be found not only competent, but fair
and faithful in the discharge of the
duties of this Office. The pay is
rather nominal for the work and re-
Sponsibility, yet it is possibly an
object as well as the honor of
holding the office. Judge Smith is
not the man to abuse a trust for
the benefit ofa party. In fact, he has
been SO very non-committal and quiet
for many years that we almost forgot
his party conviction, it being entirely
oyershadowed by the excellence of
the man. Whilst Republican to the
extent that he doubtless votes for the
national ticket and tacitly endorses
the leading measures and policy ofhis
party, he has had too much good sense
and good taste to dabble in local poll
tics or to make himself offensive to
any class or party. IfGeheral Walk
er cannot find it in his conscience to
appoint an efficient and worthy Dem
ocrat, like Colonel NJ. d. L. Stewart,
for instance, then it is to be hoped that
he will do the next best thing, by ap-
pointing such a gentleman as Judge
NJ. w. Smith, who will be acceptable
to many Democrats as we'll as to the
better and more intelligent class of
Republicans. We are satisfied that
our representatives in congress are
doing the best they can in regard to
| this matter.
Year: 1879

THE legislature of South Carolina
adjourned on Wednesday oflast week,
after thirty days session. The most
important measure of the session is the
act to provide for the settlement of
the debt of the State in accordance
with recent decision of the Supreme
Court, which was passed by an over
whelming majority in both houses.
This is regarded as a great victory for
the n-repudiationists, and virtually
takes the debt question out politics.
Year: 1879

THE election ofschool visitors in ten
wards comes off tomorrow. One visi-
tor is to be elected in each ward, and
two in the Sixth. We are not aware
who the candidates are, except in one
or two instances, but hope that good
men will be ready to serve. The peo-
pie should turn out and vote for such
citizens as they desire to see fill posi-
tions on the school board.
Year: 1879

Mr.. J. I. SETTLE, of Panola county,
Miss, and the most eloquent, able and
scholarly of all the colored men in
the South, favored the LEDGER Office
with call to-day. He was a candi-
date for seat in the Legislature
OH the Democratic ticket al
the November election, but had the
misfortune to share defeat with the
rest Of the nominees, amongst whom
he was conspicuous for the great abil
ity in his advocacy of the party that
honored him with its confidence. He
Is on his return to his horoe in Sardis
after a business trip to Ohio.
Year: 1879

It is provided by the Act CT March 3d, 1879, that the tenth census shall be taken and completed during the year 18S0 This act requires re port of the chief products of agricul- tIrc during the year ending June In view of the requirements of the law and the great importance of ac cura:e statistical information relative to agricultural, it is deemed highly desirable that farmers should pre- pare themselves in advance to give the information with promptness and accuracy. It is recommended by Nr Walker, superintendent of the census, that all persons engaged in agriculture make notes from time 10 time of the quantity and value of the several crops gathered and the num- bcr of acres planted, in order that when their statements are m lde to the enumerator, they may be of the highest possible value. Every farm CT in Arizona sEonld see to it that himself and ncighbors take an inter est in the matter, and preserveAaa accurate account of all the grain and other products raised, as the statistics of the Territory are the pest history of its growth.
Year: 1879

The news comes to hand to the i'm rort that the Southern Pacific Rail road Company intends 10 push its road eastwardly during the next twelve months at a rapid rate It is now quite certain that we shall have q southern railroad connection with the Eastern States within two or three years. What change thIs will make in favor of San Francisco. The extension of the Southern Pacific means the opening of new sources of trade for California. Valuable mines will p0ur their wealth into this city, and a vass mineral district will draw supplies from California; and then follows commerce with Mexico by means of lateral roads, which will greatly aid San Francisco.-S- 7. Gull
Year: 1879

The rustic whose gingerbread is
annually stolen by the elephant
was at the circus last week, and
this time when the appetizing COM
fit was suddenly snatched from his
hand, he shook bis fist at the hugh
thief and yelled while the tears
coursed down his cheeks: "Darn
yer, ye double tailed fool, give that
back here or I'll knock yer two
front teeth down yer old throat
Cleveland Voice.
Year: 1879

An auctioneer lately indnlged in
the following little bit of the pa
thetic: Gentlemen. if my father
and mother stood where you do,
and didn't buy these boots-these
elegant boots-when they are GO
ing for one dollar, l should feel it
my duty as q son to tell both of
'em that they were false to them
selves and false to their country"
Year: 1879

This is the season of the year
when the ardent college graduate
applies for the editorship of the
great daily, and afterward accepts
a responsible situation as the driver
of q street car.-Chicago Times.
Year: 1879

A man asked for admission to a
show for half price, as he had but
one eye. But the manager told
him it would take him twice as
long to see the show as it would
anybody else, and charged him
enthusiastically Night.
Year: 1879

MRS. GOULD, AN ocToGENARIAN, BURNED TO


DEATH ON FIRST AvENUE-A GERMAN


woMANs STRUGGLE WITH THE POOR WOMAN.


Mrs. Ellen Could who had lived to the advanced
age of eighty years, was burned to death yesterday
afternoon at No. s33 First avenue. She was remark
ably smart for her years and attended to household
duties up to the moment of the accident. She had
been engaged sewing in the forenoon. About two
O'Clock she went about making preparations for her
lunch. She was in the act Of toastng bread ut the
stove when her clothing ignied. She must have
NAMED in the considerable time without rais-
ing alarm, her two flannel petticoats were
subsequently found behind the door badly burned
Finding that the flames increasing despite her
efforts to extnguish them, she rushed from the
room into the apartments adjoining. occupied by a
Mrs. Garens, German woman The latter at the
moment seated at the table near the window,
with her eight months baby in her arms. She
screamed with terror at sight of the burning woman
who, in frenzy of agony, rushed toward Mrs. Gar
ems and implorcd her assistance. Mrs. Garens, how
ever, was appalled, by the awful sight and unable to
move. She could not recover her presence OF mind
to act with promptitude in the alarming emergency


WRAPPED IN FLAMES.


The clothing OF the unhappy old woman blazed
around her, and the flames almost screened her from
view As IL to make the spectacle still appall
knife she had been using in the preparation OF the
afternoon meal Finding that her condition
desperate she flung herself Mrs. Garens, placed
her arm about that matron's neck and dragged her
into the hallway. That lady helpless to
render any assistance to the poor woman. Her
great anxiety was to her infant from
being burned in the close embrace Of
the aged woman. who rapidly being
roasted alive. Three times Mrs. Gould dragged Mrs.
Garens the length of the hallway. until at last il
looked as IL both women and the infant would meet
"a common fate. Mrs Garcns made frantic efforts TO
get away but the clasp Of the old lady set in
desperation and death. She relaxed her hold
until she dropped dead burned to crisp, at the head
OF the stairs. Every particle OF clothing
sumed upon her person and her face burned beyond
the power OF recognition.


MARROW ESCAPE.


Mrs. Garens dragged herself into her room in
a fainting condition. She badly singed about
the face and arms, and her hair rendered crisp
by the flames. The infant rs well, was scorchcd in
several places and its clothing burned. The
of Mrs. Garcns at last brought two TO the
of the burning The rooms were filled with terri
BILE odor of burned hesh, aud smoke filled the
corridor. The men procured water and dashed 1t
in all directions. thinking that the premises
fire. At last they realized the situation. and helped
to convey the charred remains of Mrs. Gould from
the entry into her own apartments, where they
waited until the arrival of Coroner Croker, who
granted certificate of death.


The deceased was born in westmeath, Ireland,
and the mother of ten children. She came to
this city fifteen years ago, where she has since
sided with her children.
Year: 1879

The hearing in the Vanderbilt will case was re.
sumed yesterday morning before Surrogate Calvin,
and Mr.. Lord continued the cross-examination Of
DR.. Van Buren. The autopsy was again taken up.
and the Doctor questioned on it, item by item.
Witness admitted that all Of the ailments disclosed
must have shown diseased condition Of the blood.
The dry routine of technical questions again
put in operation. The court room thiEned out. and
ex-Judge Comstock soon fell asleep. Witness said
there nothing positive to show the bad condition
of the Commodore's blood.


O. Taking into consideration the condition of the
Commodore. as disclosed by the autopsy and keep
ing in mind the questions that been put to you
already, do you to say that all these things do
not show that his blood was in an unhealthy condi
ton? A. There is nothing in all this to produce
condition of the blood which could name.


Mr.. Lord asked how all the conditions specified
would affect the general health of a man. The Sur
rogate said he thought IT was evident that person
affected with all these diseases could not be consid
cred in perfect health.


Mr.. Clinton-We stand upon our original objection.
that If person is in i'll health he can't be well


Mr. Lord next inquired what would be the effect
health. The witness replied. II should think It
would make it very poor. sir.''


Q. Do you mean to say that If in q where the
brain had not been examined there found dis
ease In every other part of the body, that there
would be nothing the matter with the brain? A.
may make many men feel very miserable but 1
never knew Of case where they made man insane.


The question known tho "long question was
next asked and provoked the usual long discussion
After many OF the points had been eliminated from
it witness was allowed to answer. aud he said that.
assuming all the hypotheses In the question, he
should not consider them indicative of insanity.
This concluded witness cross-examnation by Mr..
Lord.


The surrogate--In answer to several questions you
have said that diseases always have influence upon
the mind; do you use the term 'inAuence" as indi-
eating any weakness or impairment of the mind in
these auswcrsY


Upon Mr.. Lord saying that this question would
raise prolonged discussion, the Surrogate withdrew
IL and dismissed the Witness


AT three o'clock the hearing was adjourned.
Year: 1879

The people living near Aquebogue, L. l.. are deeply
interested in the temperance of vessel wrecked
opposite there fifty years ago last October 1t
the brig Mars, from the West indies with cargo of
sour molasses for the manufacture Of New England
rum. The vessel could not be ioated, and, being
copper bottomed wreckers paid good price for her;
but before they commenced to strip her terrible
storm buried her out of sight in the sand. The
wind and waves Of the winter swept the sand away,
that she is now exposed to her second deck and
number Of things have been carried to be kept
A souvenirs by the residents of the place.
Year: 1879

NEW YORK, Feb. ~, 1879.
To THE EDITOR THE HERALD


In view Of the recent order Of the Postmaster Gen
eral disseminating the agencies for the sale of post
age stamps in all the large cities of the Union after
March 81 the following points may be of some
interest to the public. particularly those who from
convenience. have been buying their stamps from
the agences:-


There are at present in this city about seventy five
of these agencies. selling altogether annually about
$1.000,OO0 of stamps, upon which they allowed
by the government commission of one per cent or
about $40, 900 year lthe figures give think in
excess of the actual amount; this amount divided
among seventy-fve agents will give average of
Sl33 80 paid yearly to each for aording the pub
lie the convenience of getting what stamps they may
require without having to go the General Post Office
for them and there waiting in line half day perhaps
to get to the little windows at which stamps sold
That do not exageratejn this last item let any in
terested party into the department Of the General
Post Office where stamps sold in larger sums
than 81 and the line of people awaiting their
and he will notice the length of time they have
to wait before being served.


Now, if this is the state of affairs at present, what
will it be when these seventyfve agencies abol-
shed? 1t will result either in there being
putting the public to the Inconvenience annoy
ance and delay OF going to the General Post Office for
their stamps. where where twill it will be be absolutely
employees to attend to that department. In
either case it will cost the government
not less than the amount paid in commissions to
these agencies, while will merchants and the
public generally incalculable delay and inconven-
ience Some years ago purchasers of stamps in sums
of 800 and upward were allowed commission of
Ave per cent that was abolished and agencies
established allowing them two per cent their pur
chases This was continued until JEWELL admins
tration. when the commission reduced to
per cent. and now worthy Postmaster General,
in the interest of economy called abolishes this
altogether. Truly. Mr.. Editor. you might well say
this is one cent economy. petition is in cir
cuation requesting tho Postmaster General TO revoke
his order where it applies to New York. which mer-
cants and others would do well to sign. CURIOUS.
Year: 1879

A Serious Runaway-The Lumpkin Murder


Case.


Special to the Sentinel: H


NEW CASTLE, Ind, July 2S.-Mrs. Elizabeth
Payne, wife of Charles Payne, a well-to-do
young farmer, was thrown from her buggy
this morning by runaway house, and sus-
tained quite severe injuries. At the last re-
ports she was still unconscious.


The colored camp meeting, which has been
In progress in the fair ground here for the past
two weeks, came to a close last evening, and
the numerous colored ministers and their
dusky brethren have dispersed


The trial of John NJ. Lewis for the murder of
Monroe Lumpkins, in which they have been
reading the evidence taken in the preliminary
trial before justice of the peace, assumed a
more interesting phase this afternoon when
they commenced to examine new witnesses.
Much interest is displayed by the citizens, and
a large crowd is in attendance at the court
room all the time, of which the ladies are quite
a conspicuous feature.
Year: 1879

FALL RIVER, Mass, July Is lin view of the
recent and continued disturbances by the
strikers, Mayor Lindsay leaves for Boston to-
morrow to consult with Governor Talbot and
see If SOME arrangements can be made TO se-
cure better protection of property and citizen
an object desired and called for by men repre-
senting ct least two-thirds Of the tax paving
property owners in the city.
Year: 1879

blown of, both charges having entered his
head and face. There is no cause given why


McAboy should have ended his life by suicide,
as he was a well-to-do farmer, was out of debt,
and apparently living happily with his family.