smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1877

prairie between the foothills and the
snow mountains. They were absent
Eve days, and on their return they
stated that the first days journey
was a hard one owing TO the dense
underground Of brush, but after that
the country was open and travelling
easv.


They estimated the distance Of the
first snow mountain from Quilcine
by the way they travelled, to be from
II 20 90 miles. They were not on a
prospecting tour, but their expert.
ence is Of value as showing the near
approach Of these snow mountains to
tide water as compared with Cassiar
or Cariboo.


Mr.. Hartley, the gentleman who
discovered gold in New Zealand, and
who lives within FIVE miles of Olym-
pia at the present time, was out a
few years since on a hunting and
fishing tour in the vicinity of Lake
Cushman. He is a practical miner
and geologist, and stated that the
southern slope of the Olympic range
presented a similar appearance to the
rich gold-bearing district of Now
Zealand, that the country was more
open and the timber much less in
size and density than the northern
slope. He found valuable deposits
of iron ore, and gave it as his opin-
ion that the range was rich in min
erals.


In order to make thorough ex-
ploration of the range, party should
be organized who will first open a
road from the bay to some point in
land, where camp should be estab-
lished with supplies, having ready
communication at all times with the
bay. From this camp exploring par
ties should proceed in various direc-
tions, and thoroughly explore every
foot of ground. Travelling 16 or 20
miles day with sack of -four and
piece of bacon on your back is not
prospecting; although many old min
ers seem to think that no one can
prospect who does not go half starv-
ed, half-6tted out, and wholly ex.
hausted when night overtakes him.
A man to prospect to insure success
should have nothing else to do, either
to pack provisions or to cook them.
Three reliable men with Indians as
servants, can produce better results
in one season if they go properly
equipped, than a score of men who
will start out with a weeks provis-
ions, tramp over a great extent of
country, and return when their food
is out.


Parties should go out prepared
for a three months stay; and if du-
ring the season they will thoroughly
prospect an area of FIVE miles square,
they will effect better results than
parties who have or may travel from
the Pacific coast to Hoods canal and
hurry through in the least possible
time. Parties should be formed to
operate simultaneously from the
point we indicate, and from the
western slope by way of the Skoko-
mish.


The evidence of mineral wealth
in the Olympic group, and in fact in
the foot hills from Hoods canal to
Cape Flattery, is very positive; but
as yet the whole region is a terra in
cognitio-no one has visited it or
explored it, and no one can assert
that it is not as rich as the richest
gold fields in Australia or Cassiar,
and we advise those of our citi zens
who have had experience in Cassiar,
to look into the subject and get up
parties to go into the Olympic
mountains this spring.
Year: 1877

The influence of the Imagination in
the stimulation of disease has often been
proved. 1t was in France, we believe,
that an experiment was made upon a
soldier, who, being condemned to die
for some infraction of military discip-
line, was handed over to the scientists
as living subject. He was placed in a
hospital, and told that all around him
were patients suffering from smallpox.
Although this was not true, the man
was soon taken violently sick, and dis
played every symptom of the disease.
Instances tending to establish this re-
markable domination of the mental
faculties over the body are not rare,
and story is going the round of the
newspapers which may be cited in this
connection:


A young man in New York went in
TO drug store and asked for fifty cents
worth of strychnine, The druggist
gave him harmless powder, and he
swallowed it. He then explained that
his affections hsd been bllghted, and he
had taken the poison to kill himself.
The druggist told him there was not
fifteen minutes life in him, and that he
was beginning to fade about the eye
already. The youth sank to the floor,
and the sweat streamed from his brow.
He was becoming very sick mentally
and bodily, and appeared to be dying.
The medicine man became alarmed at
the effect of the dose, and examined the
IT from which he had taken the pow
der. 1t was "sugar of milk" sure
enough-perfectly harmless, and yet it
was producing spasms AS last resort,
the young man was informed that he
had taken a very harmless powder,
bushel of which would not kill. The
information put stop to the dying
business; he revived, got up and walked
out of the store disgustsd, promising
however, to give the coroner an early
job. 1t was the opinion of all the by
ISLANDERS that the mere Imagination Of
poison in his system was killing the
youth.
Year: 1877

Undoubtedly the human conscience,
and especial the boyish article, recOg-
nizes a broad difference between the
theft of growing crOps-Of apples on
the trees, for instances, or corn on the
stalk, or melons in the field-and that
of other species of property. The sur
reptitious appropriation Of the former
class of chattels Is known in common
parlance as Choking" while the gra-
yer term Stealing" describes the same
process in other cases. The distinction
may arise from a feeling that, so long
as crops remain rooted to the ground,
they are natures, not mans, and that
nature can't be regarded as forming
business contracts with some individ-
uals to the exclusion Of others, or In
fact as accedlng to any of our human
distinctions OF meum and tu,m, however
useful we find them. Ethical philOsO-
pliers may refuse to concede the sane
ton of the popular distinction here
alluded to between Choking" and
stealing; but, after all, ethics is not u
deductive but an empirical science, and
whata are morals but "A collection of usages
like photography and orthoepyS How
ever that may be, it is the duty of the
writer in this instance merely to call
attention to the prevalent popular senti-
ment on the subject, without any at-
tempt to justify it.--Scribner.
Year: 1877

Chatting idly with the druggist, my
attention was attracted to girl who
hesitated moment at the door, and then
came in with rush, as if desrous of en-
tering before she could change her mind.
Going to the dark end of the shop, she
beckoned the druggist to move toward
her, and then carried on with him an an
mated conversation in whispers. What
she asked he evidently at first refused to
give; then, though she tried to conceal
her face, it could be seen that she was
pleading with him-explaining, prom
ising; then, with apparent reluctance and
many injunctions, he made up and gave
her a little package of powder, which, af-
ter paying for, she thrust into her bosom.
Then she hurried out, still aVerting her
face, which was curiously red and pale
by turns. "That girl wanted arsenic,
said the druggist, in explanation Of the
singular scene, (which of course | did
not give her. She wants it to poison rats
with, she says. Couldn't understand why
she should be refused it without doc.
tors order, and wouldn't give her name
aud address. Finally, on her promising
to be very careful in using it, and not to
let it fall in the way of any human be-
ings, gave her what she believes 10 be
arsenic. When she takes it she will be-
come dreadfully sick; she will immediate
ly repent and want to live, and she will
live and not try suicide again. see two
or three women of that sort every week.
If | didn't give them something they
would go on and find some of the idiots
abounding in our business who would be
more credulous or less conscientious. All
she needs is the lesson that a severe fright
will give her. Woman shrinks from phy-
sical pain, and if she takes poison it is
usually in a moment of passion or de-
spair, and in the majority of instances no
sooner has she swallowed it than the love
of life reasserts itself"
Year: 1877

THAT politeness which we put on, in
order to keep the presumptuous at a
proper distance, will generally succeed
BUTT is sometimes that these obtrusive
characters are on such excellent terms
with themselves that they put down their
very politeness to the score of their own
great merits and high pretentions, meet
ing the coIdness of our reserve with RI
diculous condescension of familiarity, in
order to set us at ease with ourselyes.-
Cotton.
Year: 1877

LONDON MAYFAIR has most excellent
story about the manager Of an aquarium.
His wife induced him to go to church,
where he fell asleep. The minister was
reading the first lesson Of the day, which
happened to be the first chapter of the
book of Ezekiel. AS he proceeded in
the description Of the wonderful beast
which the prophet saw in the land Of the
Chaldeans, by the river Chebar, the aqua
rum manager moved uneasily in his seat,
Every one had four faces, aud every one
had four wings" The aquarium mana.
ger rubbed his eyes, and the preacher
went on, "And they had the hands of a
man under their wings on their four
sides, and they four had their faces and
their wings" The aquarium manager
was now wide awake. Gas for the like
ness of their faces, they four had the face
of man and the face of lion on the
right side, and they four had the face of
an ok on the left side. They four also
had the face of an eagle" The aquarium
manager was now standing up, his wife
vainly pulling at his coat-tails. "Name
your own price," he cried; 81 will take
the thing"
Year: 1877

A teacher of Sunday schoolin the in
terror Of New York, was impressing up
on the scholars lesson in connection
with The death of one of their number
She told them that little Amy was now a
saint in heaven. Whereupon one of the
girls spoke up and said;


'She will get plenty of preserves while
she is there"


Astonished to hear her make such a
strange statement, the teacher question
ed her to ascertain what could have put
the idea in her mind. 1t was finally
traced to the following question and an
swer IN the catechism.


Question. Why ought the saints to
love God?


Answer. Because, He makes, preserves
and keeps thems
Year: 1877

Not long after the stealing of Charley
Ross, little son of Henry Dochmucler
ofSt. Louis, was stolen. The father had
but little property and was unable to pay
the expenses of an extensive search: but
he shrewdly hit upon plan for accom-
plshing the object effectually. He read
the newspaper carefully, and whenever
he saw an account of the finding of a
supposed Charley Ross he sent to learn
ifthe boy was not his lost one. At length
two years after the kidnapping hesaw an
account of stray boy in illinois, and, on
going there, he found what he had been
so long in search of. The child's hair had
been dyed, and he had changed much
through sickness and deprivation, but
there was no doubt as to the identity
He had been stolen by wandering beg
gars, who had made his pretty face profit
able in exciting sympathy. The father is
now prosecuting the supposed kidnap-
'perS. 1f.'r.
Year: 1877

All that Is mortal of Edward NcCsbe


will rest in the kindly bosom Of the earth


before tho sun sets this evening. It Is not


often that one is called upon to notice the
death Of q man so gifted and cultured as
the gentleman We write absut.. An accom-


plished scholar, . learned lawyer, true


patriot-he has left many mourning friends
to bewail his untimely death. It is true,


ike other brilliant men, bis grand intellect
was in human casket, and that which was
human was not in all things perfect, but
truth, honor. courage and manliness COM
bined to mark him as q man among men.


They who knew him for years can testify
that from his lips never came an expression
that was taunted with either impurity or
mslice. He was good, because evil was not
iu him. The simplicity Of his faith in the
divine was oLly equalled by its fervor and
force. OF all the writer ever knew, he was
the most unselfish-to give the light of his
bright mind to another, without counting
the Inconvenience, was to him at all times q
pleasure. The poor who knew him adored
him as munificent benefactor; The bale
legged gamin and unkempt little girls who
infsst the offices of Philadelphia, always
were kindly talked to and dismissed with
advice that was richer than the benefac.iou


frequently bestowed upon them. We
firmly believe that these deeds have already
pleaded in bar of venial offences, and that
be now enjoys the reward which has been
promised to the pure of heart.
Year: 1877

We lay before our readers a map Of
that part of Europe which will be the
scene of opening hostilities between
Turkey and Russia. The eyes of mil
lions of people are likely to be directed
to this part of the world for some time
to come, and the result of the conflict
will be looked for with eager interest
TIE map, obtained by us from the New
York Tribune, will afford food for study
to those who desire to keep track Of the
two armies, and who wish to be posted
upon their future movements. The first
line of Turkish detenses runs near the
right bank of the Danube river from
Chervctz to Silistria, while the Russian
army occupied Kischenef, a railroad
town between Odessa and Jassy, as shown
on the mae. The second line of defcnses
at which the Turks are intrenched is in
the Balkan range of mountains, and


there they are strongly fortified, and it


will be difficult to dislodge them,
as the country is rough and un-
broken and forms great rampant,
which will have to be surmounted be-
fore COnstantinoplc can be reached. The
map also traces the two boundary lines
of Russia-one before and the other
after the Crimean war. The Danube is
guarded by Turkish feet, which will
cooperate with the land forces.
Year: 1877

At last passage was made, and one
by one, weak, but still alive, the five
men were borne on brawny arms to the
light Of day. This was yesterday after.
noon. Hundreds of thousands all over
the land wept with joy. In London the
Year: 1877

An explosion, followed by an inunda.
tion, occurred ten days ago Nine men
were imprisoned behind column of coal
one hundred and twenty feet thick,
which had fallen with the first shock.
There was a mystery about their fate
but the warm hearts of the south Wales
cOlliers decided swiftly that if sturdy
arms could unravel that mystery ere toe
late, it should be done. Work was begun
and willing hands were superabundant
Night and day the toll was unremittinr
and so it went for week before the first
ray CT hope WAS given to the tOilers. As
the time rolled on the interest grew, and
London held its breath in anxiety 10
learn the tate of the imprisoned or en-
tombed. At length on Thursday last
suiiicieM progress had been made to open
communication with group of the men
five in number, the other four having
wandered away to other parts of the
mine. Now came the awful moment
Brave, tireless, ceaseless. and sleepless.
the rescucrs worked inch by inch to theil
brethrenin the living tomb, guided only
by their knockings from the gloom. As
the rescuers worked onward the voices OF
the men in the dark could be heard
singing their Cymric hymns. Tears OF
Joy wclled down faces black with coal
dust at the solemn sounds that told them
that God was strengthening the hearts oI
their comrades to endure till they could
be saved.
Year: 1877

A young man of eighteen or twenty,
a student in university, took walk
one day with professor who was COM
monty called the students friend, such
was his kindness to the young men
whom it was his office to instruct.
While they were now walking together,
and the professor was seeking to lead
the conversation to grave subjects, they
saw pair of old shoes lying in the
path, which they supposed belonged to
a poor man who had nearly finished his
days work. The young student turned
to the professor, saying, ''Let us play
the man a trick. We will hide his
shoes and conceal ourselves behind
these bushes, and watch to see his per-
plexity when he cannot find them"
E'My dear friend" answered the pro-
fessOr, eve must never amuse ourselves
at the expense of the poor. But you
are rich, and may give yourself much
greater pleasure by means OF this poor
man. Put crown piece, if you have
them, in each shoe, and then we viii!
hide ourselves" The student, luckily
having two crown pieces, did so, and
then placed himself, with the professor,
behind the bushes hard by, through
which they could easily watch the la
bOrer, and see whatever wonder or joy
he might express. The poor man soon
finished his work and came across the
field to the path where he had left his
coat and shoes. While he put on his
coat he slipped one foot into one of his
shoes. Feeling something hard he
stopped down and found the crown.
AstOnishment and wonder were upon
his countenance. He gazed upon the
crown, turned it round, and looked
again and again then he looked round
on all sides, but could see no one. Now
he put the money in his pocket and
proceeded to put on the other shoe
but what was his astonishment when
he found the other crown! His feelings
overcame him. He fell upon his knees,
looked up to heaven and uttered loud
and fervent thanksgiving, in which he
spoke of his wife sick and helpless, and
his children, who by some unknown
hand would be saved from perishing
The young man stood there, deeply
affected and with tears in his eyes
''NOw," said the professor, fare you not
better pleased than if you had played
your intended trick ?" ''Oh, dearest
SIR" answered the youth, "you have
taught me a lesson now that | will


never forget. l feel now the truth oI
the words which l never before under.
stood-'It is more blessed to give thar
to receive. .n-SeIected.
Year: 1877

Much money is wasted in the too
rapid combustion of coal, especially
when the heating apparatus is fur
mace in the cellar If this is left to the
management of servants, they will
keep the fire-box full, and all the dam
pers open, with the grate-bars red hot
below, and the thermometer among the
eighties in the rooms above. This is
too hot for health, Injuries doors and
furniture, uses up the furnace, and
wastes fuel. In running a furnace for
the last three years, we have found
''pea cOaln which is the screened refuse
of the coal yard, an excellent regulator
of the heat, and great saving in the
coal bill. 1t is often thrown away in
the coal yard, and when sold, can gen.
orally be had at half the price of fur
mace coal, OF less. 1t contains as much
carbon as coal of larger size, and if the
combustion is properly regulated, will
go Us far in heating house. For all
that is consumed there is a reduction
of One-half in the cost. But it is of
special service in the regulation of the
combustion of the cOarser coal in mod
crate weather, or during the night,
| NuCn a lONCl 10 atoAS
for the sleeping rooms. Ordinarily, a
furnace need be visited but three times
day to keep up a comfortable warmth
in the rooms above. Beginning in the
morning at six o'clock, the ashes are
well shaken down, fresh coarse coal is
added, and thin layer of pea coal on
top of this. This process is repeated
at midday, and at nine or ten in the
evening, on retiring for the night
More of pea coal is added at the last
visit, to check the combustion for the
night. In the morning the whole mass
of coal in the fire-bOx is completely ig-
nited, and there is good fire to begl
with. More or less of the pea coal il
used, according to the temperature O
the weather. 1t is the best regulator
of combustion we have ever tried, anC
saves from quarter to third in thu
expense of heating for the Winter
This is an item worth looking after il
these hard times.-American Agricul
| fUriSt
Year: 1877

On this subject "Faith Rochester," in
Agriculturist says:


have been looking at my little girls
teeth, and neither she nor l can tell eX
actly which ones belonged to the first
and which to the second set. This leads
me to regret that have not kept mem
oranda of all such matter pertaining to
my children's development. l have
seen book advertised, especially de-
signed for this purpose, and | think
young mothers will do well to provide
themselves with one on the first ap-
pearance of "a babe in the house, 1t
should be kept private, and every i'm
portant physical change noted, with its
date. Facts of this kind are sometimes
of great service to the family physician
when called upon to prescribe for some
member of the family. Parents often
try vainly to remember just when some
accident happened, OF some childish
sickness, which proves to have far
reaching and unforeseen results. 1t is
quite interesting to observe the dental
changes of child. The coming of
each little tooth in the first set, is Il
great event in the family, but to the
CiiiiQ lIC plOCOcS VI oCSOnu OCClh-
ing is deeply interesting. Here is a
little girl by my side who feels more
pride over ii vacant place among the
front teeth of her lower jaw than oveI
any other feature of her face. She is
sure now that she is growing up like
other children and she watches every
day for the coming of her first ''secOnd
TOOTH" Her sister, who never had any
difficulty at all about getting her first
set of teeth, used to complain yeal
ago of great uneasiness in her jaws
when the new double teeth are pressing
through. You know, probably, that
the first set of teeth has only eight
double teeth Tor molars,) and the child
gets one more of these grinding teetl
on each side of each jaw, or four new
molars, when it gets its second teeth
The "wisdom teeth" come later in life


and sometimes with considerable pain
Some dentists and physicians think it {
matter of great Importance that chill


dren should have a plenty of bone


forming food all through the growing
years, and investigation has convinced
them that children fed on plain diet
Year: 1877

He had read about blue glass, and
believed i'll it, and was determined to
be the healthiest man in town. "Have
We any blue glass in strips for win
ders ?" inquired he as he rushed into
glazing shop. 1--WE have, SIR" was the
cheerful reply; '.just the thing, as rec
ommended in the PleasantOn theory"
"Wall, then," said Bluey, 'I'll take
enough for four winders." He paid
the money and departed, while the
glazier chuckled, Good thing for us
fellow, the blue glass craziness." Bluey
kept on. He went into an opticians
and bought a pair of blue goggles to
wear on his eyes. He dropped into a
hat store and ordered little round
piece of blue glass put in the top of
his hat, in place of the usual tin ven
tilator. He then partook of dinner
of blue fish, at restaurant with sky
light, dipped his fingers into a blue
glass finger bowl, and refused to drink
anything until the waiter hunted him
up mug with blue glass bottom.
The day was now spent, and going
home in a blue light street car, the blue
glass man, meeting his children at the
door, refused to kiss any but those hav-
ing blue eyes, sat down in blue chair
to read a copy of the blue laws of Con-
necticut, and got into such fit of the
blues that he took some blue ink, and
writing in his will that at his death the
glass in his coffin should be blue glass,
and his monument be made of blue
granite, he grabbed revolver and blew
out his brains. -EGchGnge.