smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1878

IT is said that there is one word In
our language which is never pro-
nounced right even by the best schol
ars, and that is the word wrong. 1t
is only fair to observe, however, that
there is another word which is never
pronounced wrong, and that is the
word right.
Year: 1878

Much has been said as we'll as writ
ten, and many opinions exE ressed on
this question, but We feel the subject is
SO important as to call for additional
suggestions regarding it. All in the
following in regard to Oregon, applies
with equal force to this Territory.


The first requisite to person pro-
posing to emigrate to a new country,
with view to improving his condition
in life. is good health. Although the
climate of Oregon is SO favorable as to
insure exemption from diseases prevail
ing in other States and promises relief
in certain bodily troubles, the chances
are that immigration will prove mistake
in the case of confirmed invalids COM
PEELED to work for a living. For no.
where mote than in o strange land
among strangers. is there a need of the
bouyancy of spirits enabling one to
bear up under disappointment and
hsrdship's which as rule, belongs only
to q sound body.


Elderly persons and persons beyond
the active years of life, and without
that adaptability to circumstances be-
long to them, will also run considerable
risk in emigr sting. unless possessed of

means. To such, old communities usu-
ally afford better opportunities for self
support than new ones. whore the strue-
gle for success in life calls fer moro on
ergy than pertains to middle age. Sim
gle men are obviously much safer in
taking their chances than persons who
have to provide for others. Heads of
families. especially. even if strong in
body and not too advanced in life,
should carefully weigh the possible con.
sequences of emigration. both to them
selves and to those whose future will be
fashioned by their own.


No one should think of emigrating to
Oregon without sufficient means for
self support for at least short time af-
ter reaching here, for suitable employ
ment Immediately after arrival caunot
always be relied upon, and there is
nothing more discouraging to the new
conner than to become the subject of
public or private charity. This eau
ton applies particularly to heads of
families. who would be cruelty derelict
in their duty to expose those depending
on them to them to the risk of destitu
ton on arrival.
Year: 1878

The Chinese have habit of carrying
material for alcoholic drinks about with
them in the form of powder called Kim
tsu, for the preparation of which cer>
tain manufacturers have obtained great
celebrity. The powder is made from
wheat or barley. with or without GER
tain aromatic herbs. which has been
Subjected to fermentation and then pull
verised. Rice is also used to make u
liquor after a similar process. A spoon
full of the powder mixed with water
gives drink which is greatly in request
in the Flowery land.


IT was thoughtful Eastern
edit9r who, when his wife died
rather suddenly, the other day,
added to the notice Of her death
that no suspicion was attached
to himself. However, some pret-
ty strong circumstantial evi-
dence made some such remark
advisable, if not a absolutely neces-
sary. Besides it is an editors
duty to "mold public opinion.


Why is a crow like a political
gathering? Because ne IS a
caw-cus.


The Cincinnatians deny that

the fouuders of their city were
the defendants of Ham. The
very idea makes them bristlc
with indignation.
Year: 1878

A few years ago, III working to estab- fish new communication between shafts of mine at Fahkin, the capital of Dalecarlia, the body of miner was discovered in perfect state of preserve tion, and impregnated with vitriolic water. It was quite soft but hardened on being exposed to the air. No one could identify the body; it was merely remembered that the accident by which he had thus been buried in the bosom of the earth had taken place above fifty years ago. All inquiries about the name of the sufferer had already ceased when decrepit old woman, supported on crutches, slowly advanced towards the corpse, and knew it to be that of a young man to whom she had been promised in marriage more than half century ago. She threw herself on the corpse, which had all the appearance of bronze statue, bathed 1t with tears, and tainted with joy at having once more beheld the ob- iect of her affections. It is easier to conceive than trace the singular contrast afforded by that couple {; the one buried above fifty years ago, still retaining the appearance of youth; while the other, weighed down with age, evinced all the fervency of truthful love.
Year: 1878

The American boat Nautilus arrived in England. The crew, consisting of two brothers, William and Walter An drews, of Boston, left Beverly, Mass, June 12.

 ls They give very interesting account of their perilous and adventurous voy- age. For few days after leaving the American coast they experienced fair weather, but this pleasant state of things quickly changed, and fogs, wind and rain prevailed for considerable period This was very trying, and they were sub- iected to a great deal of hardship. Their bedclothes got quite wet, and for four weeks they had to sleep in their wet clothes.

 On many days they could take no sleep whatever, and were worked so hard by reason of the bad weather that they could scarcely eat or drink anything. For eighteen days they never saw the sun and could take no observations. They passed many shoals of whales and experienced some danger from them. They were often so close to the whales as to be able to touch them, but hesi- tated to do it through fear of having their little boat upset. They spoke sev- eral steamers and sailing vessels and ob- tained some observations.

 On July 1st the seas ran mountain high, putting thelr little craft in immi- nent danger and imposing on them the most strenuous exertions and the most sleepless vigilance. This continued for number of days till the strain on their bodies and minds became very great, but they bore up cheerfully and over- came every danger.

 They underwent during portion of the time some really terrible weather, and at one period were literally between life and death. Their chronometer was broken and rendered entirely useless, and they encountered tremendous diff culties and dangers. July 26th was de- cidedly the worst day of their voyage, the weather being very tempestuous. During the whole of the voyage such sleep as they were able to get was very disturbed and was more like sort of continuous stupor. This was, perhaps, the most trying ordeal they had to go through, as they felt the fatigues of the voyage much more keenly through the want of rest. Neither of them had ever crossed the Atlantic before. Sometimes they had to lie to for many hours with the drag out and throwing oil overheard. On July 18th they took the first obser- vation they had been able to make for eighteen days.

 When they made Scilly light they were very much exhausted. William seems to feel the strain most Walter looks better, but has bad hand, caused by so much steering. The whole pass age occupied forty-five days.
Year: 1878

Some time in 1877 soldier stationed with the cavalry in Texas died very sud denly, and was buried with military honors by his comrades and the spot carefully marked. On his person was discharge, which he had received the day before for physical disability, and 8 letter from his mother in England, and one evidently from his sweetheart, but Signed only by her first name. These .were carefully preserved by the lieuten- llant of the company and forwarded, with a letter of sympathy, to the bereaved mother in England. In due course of time the letter was returned to the Uni ted States dead-letter office as undeliv- erable, the mother not being at her for mer address. It was then opened, and, after an examination, returned in its open condition, with the suggestion that the contents would enable the English post officials to discover the person it was intended to reach but in due course of time it came back the second time as unbelievable. The letter was then turned over to one of the lady clerks in the Dead Letter Office, who, on reading the contents, with womans instinct, divined that the collie who wrote the one letter and the Miss L- spoken of in the mothers letter were identical. What is technically termed "letter of discovery" was addressed to the suppo- sititious lady at the address in Scotland post-marked on her letter. This letter, on reaching that office, was forwarded to Londcn, whither the young lady had gone, and the Dead Letter Office here has just received reply from her, with thanks for the diligence displayed in en- deavoring to secure the delivery of the letter, stating that it was the first they had heard of the soldiers death, and giving the present address of the mother of the soldier, to whom the original package has been forwarded, making Its fifth trip across the Atlantic Ocean.
Year: 1878

In Philadelphia horses are attacked with disease that closely resembles hay fever. The symptoms are slight run ming at the nose, a swelling of the glands, with short, racking cough, accompa- nied by fever. have attended num- Der of cases during the past few weeks, says veterinary surgeon to reporter, but none of them have proved fatal, or is there any promise that they will. This disease is somewhat similar to the hay fever with which man is afflicted. A case which had recently was milk mans horse, which has rather severe attack, and fell down on the way to the depot. The horses become very weak under this disease, and the fever causes them to become greatly heated. In the stables of the street-car companies with which I am connected, there have been few isolated cases, which have been taken in time. Any horse is liable to the disease, and it has its inception in the changes of the atmosphere. It is nothing more serious than very bad cold and when the horses become af- fected they should be attended to at once, and given plenty of fresh air and rest. This has been very healthy sea- son among the animals, and there is less sickness than has been known for years at this time, notwithstanding the hot spell. I do not apprehend an epidemic like we experienced few years ago when the epizootic wave struck us. It is a fact that horses which are left out in the air over night, and then placed in the stable in the morning, are more liable to catch the influenza than those which are left in the fields both night and day. It is the sudden transition from the fresh to the warm air of the stables which causes sweating, and produces this disease, in measure. While it is in- creasing in Philadelphia, yet the cases | are few and far between. 4.
Year: 1878

From the French of Carl Rive, 1914 1656. Hove thee still, nor Time in flight Can dull the VOWS made that night. loved thee, then, so strong and true, And now pledge that love anew The coming year. (God make 1t brightO Not for thy beauty do plight F. My only troth; nor for the sight Of eyes that rival heavens blne-

 I love thee still; Not these alone my praise invite Thy simple self it is. An! might strive fore'er with words, too few And poor this pleasing task to do! Come darkness, precious, or come light,

 I love thee still
Year: 1878

The San Francisco Post says An ingenious tailor of this city got 8 lot of empty pop bottles, put one of his bus mess cards in each, then wrapped up every bottle separately in poisoned tenderloin steak and threw them into the bay from the ferry-boats, one by one. He naturally supposed that the meat would be swallowed by sharks, that the poison would kill the latter, that the fish would float ashore, be cut open, the bottles discovered, the fact reported by the newspapers, and an original and effective advertisement se- cured. That was precisely what hap pened. Day before yesterday yacht ing party picked up an immense shark not far from Alcatraz. In it's stomach was found one of the bottles alluded to, and the card it contained handed to re- porter of this paper. The name of the clever merchant it contained-wil be published at our regular advertising rates. if so directed by him. See terms on inside page.
Year: 1878

just discovered that one of the bars in the window had been loosened, and could be taken out and replaced at will He inferred from this that his unfortunate son had been in the habit for some little time of climbing out through the window at night and roaming about the yard, q privilege that he greatly enjoyed, al- though it was seldom allowed him. On the night of the burglary, we all agreed, he must have been crouohing in the bushes that filled the yard, and when the burglars left their jimmy on the sill after opening the window, or perhaps dropped it accidently, he must have picked it up, regarded it as novel and pretty plaything, and crawled away with it. ~, .r... ..... f...... -..-... ...

 The farmer assured us that his son meant us no harm, when he came into the room, but, on the contrary, was overjoyed to see us, being very fond of strangers, and wanted to be fondled by us. He had blown the light out, he said, because his son was an unfortunate boy, and he did not wish him to be seen by any one outside of the family. He and his two daughters then bade us good night, and we drove quietly back to the telegraph office, and spent the remainder of the night, not in dreaming of hairy men and hobgoblins, but in wondering whether our last dispatches reached the office in time to get into the paper.

 The jimmy did all we had promised for it. Farmer Thompson brought it to New York the very next day, and the po- lice soon made up their minds who owned it. It was found that the man they settled upon and two others, both known, had left the Grand Central Depot on the day before the burglary at Judge --'s, and they were tracked to the town. Other evidence was found against them, they were arrested, one of them turned States evidence, and the other two were tried and convicted, and are now in Sing Sing Prison. For the next twelve years these two burglars will have cause to remember Judge --'s silver plate and ! the burglary "up to Thompsonses."
Year: 1878

The fair of the American Rifles at
the Institute Hall that has been in pro.
gress for nearly two weeks will posi-
lively close to night and all persons in.
terested in the articles to be chanced
of should be on hand. The parties
interested in the butcher tools should
have all their votes handed in by eight
O'Clock this evening So as to cause no
unnecessary delay. The drawing and
counting Of votes will all BE- done by
disintrrested parties.


The complimentary hop to be given
tomorrow night will start at s O'Clock
precisely and positively no person, lady
or gentleman, will be admitted without
a ticket.


The fair thus far has been partially
successful and we have no doubt that
this being the last night our citizens
will turn out strong enough to make it
completely so aud thus show their in
terest and appreciation of ofhaving good
military organization which we take
pride in saying the American Rifles are.


Professor Lucklnan's orchestra OF
eight pieces will furnish first class
music for the hop.


The Bridgeport murderess, Mrs AL
exander, is well behaved in the Connec-
tiout State Prison, and has been as
signed to making children's clothing.
Year: 1878

Insects must be looked after now. The
clusters of eggs of the Tent Caterpillcr may
easily be seen against the sky in a dull day;
they are to be looked for as a ring about
of an inch wide, near the ends of the twigs.
Cutting and burning one of these destroys
about 500 caterpillars. Canker Worm
has unfortunately reached places where it
was not known few years ago. The in
sects come out of the ground in early
spring-sometime in February in warm
time--ascend the trees to lay their eggs,
from which will come a devastating brood
that will take every leaf They are easily
kept down, as the female is wingless, and
has to climb up the trunk. A barrier ap-
piled early, and kept in good condition,
will stop them. There are numerous con-
trivances; the simplest is band of stiff
paper applied closely to the trunk, to
which is applied pine tar or printers ink.
These must be examined every few days,
and the application renewed if not sticky,
as sometimes dust and the bodies of dead
insects make bridge for the living insects
tie cross upon.
Year: 1878

E'oes and LamJs.-Light feeding of grain
is preferable for ewes at this season. Too
much corn meal will be positively injurious.
Half pint of corn day will be sufficient,
alternate with a pint of wheat, bran, or
whole rye. A mixture Of one quart of salt,
and one ounce of sulphur, placed in box
where the sheep can always reach it, will
be beneficial. Early lambs with their dams
should have warm pens in sheltered parts oi
the stables during the coldest weather
Such pens are very useful for ewes that re
ject their lambs.
Year: 1878

Rich Manure can only be made from rich
food. Animals add nothing to the manure
If we feed straw, we get back as manure
something less than the straw we feed, and
straw alone is very poor manure. If we
feed oil cake meal, corn meal, bran, and
similar rich food, to mature animals, they
consume the starchy and fatty portions,
while much of the nitrogen and phosphates
60 into the manure heap along with the
straw or hay eaten, which give the needed
bulk to the manure. The more nitrogen
the food contains, the richer will be the
manure. 1t is thus that the statement
made by chemists, that the manure made
by feeding a ton Of bran, or linseed, or
cotton seed oil cake, is for some soils worth
more than the food itself, can be salts.
factorily explained.
Year: 1878

Grinding Feed is profitable. Ground feed
goes farther in use than whole grain.
Where the money can be afforded to pur.
chase a mill, this can be done with profit
where 10 head Of stock ase A.rt 4 mill
that will grind 1000 bushes Uc.ore it needs
repair, can be bought for $50, or less. There
is saving of 400 bushels in the shape of
toll, and the time of going to mill besides.
This latter will be about equal to the time
taken upin grinding at home, and there
will be left the value Of the 400 bushels oil
grain for the $50 spent. and the mill can
be made as good as new at small cost.
Year: 1878

Manure being the first thing needed, the
fertility of the orchard may be brought up
by generous application of barn-yard
manure, spread upon the surface, and turn
ed under by shallow plowing. In the
absence of sufficient manure, then green
crops, buckwheat, or clover. may be sown,
to be turned under, with application of
lime, or ashes. Having provided for the
soil, then pruning may be considered if the
variety is known to be desirable one. In
pruning an old, or any other tree, it should
be done with definite object. If branches
have been broken, or are partly decayed
if the head is so crowded that light and all
can not enter; if limbs cross and chafe one
another; if the head is quite one-sided, OIL
if for any other reason a removal Of por
ton of the top will be beneficial, then usC
| the saw.
Year: 1878

Time and Means Of Pr,ning.-The prefer
able time is when severe weather is over,
and before vegetation has started, which in
the Northern States is generally the latter
part of this, and the first part of next
month. Use pruning saw or other mar
row-bladed saw, with tho teeth set wide ;
smooth the wounds with drawing knife,
and then cover them with melted grating
wax, or thick paint.
Year: 1878

"The oldest inhabitant does not re-
member winter that began so favorably
as the present one. To plow on the last
day of the year, with the weather like that
of May, while the COWS are pasturing on
the meadows, is, for the Eastern and
Northern States, something remarkable.
Fortunately, there has been little harm
done by the extraordinary mildness of the
early winter; and much of the spring work
has been put in a very forward state. This
is great help; farmer, unless he can be
ahead of his work, must labor under many
disadvantages. OF all men, the farmer
most lives for and works for the future.
lie plows and sows, months before he
reaps. His young stock always appear to
him as the future matured animals, and it
S of these that he thinks, and not the
young creature which he feeds and nurses.
lie must plan for years ahead; when he
breaks up a sod he has in his minds eye
the field again in grass five or six years
hence, and the work of all those years is to
insure a good meadow then. No man
needs to be more patient than he, nor to
wait more cheerfully for good or i'll, he
knows not which, that may befall him.
And now that winter seems hardly to have
begun, we are already anxious about the
spring, which will be at hand in month,
and planning what shall be done about
this or that. The management of properly
regulated farms should be planned, once
for all. There should be no changes, ex.
cept those regularly recurring which ar
rive year by year, and which follow one
another as orderly as the changes of the
seasons. The great fault of American
farming is this constant desire to change
We change our farms as we would change
the fashion of our coats. We rarely thinl
of them as homes which our children shall
occupy after US. 1t is the same with ou
stock, crops, and manner Of farming. A
the fashion comes up, or any new thing o
idea is talked about, we cast aside, or leav
the old, and take up the new. We do no
take time to learn the value of what W
have, or that there is good in every thing
five only persevere and bring it out. w
take up dairying, for instance, trying a
the popular breeds of cows, and leave tina
to take up hops, tobacco, or fruits. The
we go to grain growing, and finally begi
to think the West, or the South, or orang
growing in Florida, is more desirable, an
try to sell out; in the meantime we Civ
no heart to our business, and that nece
sarily languishes. There are many excel
tions, but this is the rule. We hear


talked over wherever farmers gather, an
read Of it in reports of farmers clubs, an
conventions. This is improbable. II
farmer should be conservative, steady, p
tient, persevering, and contented, if /
would be a successful and happy ma
While the whole world depends upon hi


for food and clothing, he can never fail


have profitable employment, or find


market for his crops. The best farme
are those who discovers what their farr
are best fitted for, what they can do Il
best, and persevere in that-year by ye
becoming more proficient, more expe


enced, and more successful.
Year: 1878

Rcnooating old Trees.-There is popular
notion that trees get into an unproductive
condition through neglect of pruning,
and that a thorough pruning is all that is
needed to restore them to healthful and
fruitful state. This is mistake. While
pruning is usually needed, this is not the
chief want of the trees. They have been
brought to their poverty by starvation, and
their great need is food. This being sup
piled, pruning, scraping, and other treat
ment may come in to aid
Year: 1878

OIL Cake is the refuse of the manufacture
of linseed and cotton seed oil. Many thou
sands of tons Of it are made in this country
yearly, but it is almost all exported to
England, where the farmers feed it to
fattening animals for the sake of the
manure. The use of this rich food is to be
highly recommended, and were it properly
understood and appreciated, not ton of it
would leave this country.
Year: 1878

There are great many reports reaching
us from all over the country, and even
from Canada, that the warm weather OF
December started the buds-and the
Colorado beetles-and that the cold snap
following it is likely to do great deal Of
damage to next years fruit.
Year: 1878

THE PRESIDENT met with an enthusiastic
reception in Chicago yesterday, on hls tour in
the northwest There was a grand parade of
fremen and a general turnout Of citizens. A
salute from the battery at the exposition
greeted the arrival of the train, and an i'm
menSe concourse OF citizens cheered Justify
throwing their hats in the air and enthusiast
cally calling for the President. The partv
took carriages from the depot for the Grand
Pacific Hotel. but SO crowded were the streets
that the distance of half a dozen blocks was
not accomplished for nearly an hour.