smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1874

1t appears that the scalpel was first
used on the connecting bond between
the Siamese Twins on Monday, when
1t was plainly demonstrated that cut
ting the bond of union would have
caused death. A despatch from Phil.
adeIphia saws that the work of the
previous days was confined to taking
casts, photOgraphing, embalming, and
examining the viscera, which were
found not 10 differ from those of ordi-
nary beings, the heart, liver, spleen
and digestive canal being well devel-
oped in each. Approaching the band,
the lower portion of the ensiform carti


lage of the breast-bone in each Joins
by doubling or bending out, making
almost long union with distinct
joint at the central point Of union on
which the bodies hinge freely. This
joint is similar to, but not so compli-
Gated as, that at the elbow. The cir
cumference of the band at the small
est part is nine inches, and the chins
Of the twins, when as far apart as pos
sible, are eight inches from each other.
On Monday the skin of each body was
cut through posteriorly, and thrown
back from the band and adjacent
structure, exposing the rectus muscle
Of each. Abdominal sections were
made, and the question whether Sc
verancc could have been made safely
in life settled in the negative with
almost certainty. The lining men,
brances Of the abdomen in each were
found to enter the band and form
pouches, overlapping each Other at
the centre Of the band. What was
most peculiar here was the presence Of
two such pouches from the body of
Chang, the upper one shorter than the
lower, but each tapping one from
above and the other from below the
single pouch Of Eng. Holding the
hrst joint of the foretinger between the
thumb and finger of the other hand
will give an exact idea of the arrange
ment of these pouches. A line pass.
ing down the centre of the band would
sever all three of these prolongations
and open the abdominal cavity of each
OF the twins. If the knife had been
used in life death would therefore
probably, if not necessarily, have re-
suited. The examination also show
ed that there was circulation through
the band, Is is seen from the passage
OF the injecting matter used in embalm-
ing The abdominal organs lie close
IN contact with these pouches, but are
not contiLu Us into them. To morrow
the most important investigation will
take place. by making deep section
INTO the band, with 4 view of ascer-
tanning the umbilical connections bear
ing on the physiological Inanifesta-
tions i'll the fetal life of such beings.
The report TO the College of ply ST.
eians, on Wednesday night, for which
invitations are issued. marked Private
meeting for the advantage of the iel-
lows of the college onlv," will be
verbal one. The formal written re-
port Is to be prepared subsequently
for publication in the Medical jour-
nal.
Year: 1874

To the Editor Of the Americdn


l have waited some time hoping to
see IN the .1mericdn u more thorough
reply TO DIR. Grindle's ESSAYS on 1.-The
Woman Suffrage reform" While there
IS much truth in those ESSAYS, there
are also illogical conclusions or infer
ences that ought not 10 pass unnoticed.
Those conclusions are the more mis-
chlevous from the apparent candor
with which they are written. and the
known candor and intelligence of the
writer.


pass over essay No. / , as that has
been already answered by A. +. G.,
and proceed TO his physiological
Reasons" which prove difference in
the sexes; a fact which we were all
ready to admit without the reasons"
Still think that the mental difference
Is more educational than natural. But
his argument is aimed at proposition
which has never been advanced by the
advocates of female suffrage. 1t is
not proposed to unseX the woman. Let
IA woman vote and she is woman still.
Let lady vote and she is lady still.
She can put her little slip of paper in.
to the ballot-box without any very
masculine effort, and return to her
household or school house duties with
at least as good relish as if she had
been drudging at her monotonous labor
through tue day. She will be in no
wise personally changed by the act.
except that she may be somewhat in
vigorated by the recreation; and pos.
sibiy che may have an increased feel.
ing Of self-respect, feeling that she
is part and parcel Of the human race.


But perhaps the DR.. thinks that the
promiscuous mingling Of the sexes at
elections would tend to corrupt the
manners Of the females. But l cannot
see how her mingling with the men on
that particular day Of the year, should
have such an effect, when there is the
same ningling on the hundred and one
other occasions, where we zee the
presence of ladies smoothing down the
rOughness of masculine manners. In
most Of the public gatherings, whether
religious, moral or scientific, (where no
voting is DONE majority of the crowd
are females. And in some social and
moral organizations where voting is
done, the sexes are on An equal foot
ing; and l have often found the female
portion the more efficient workers.


And then have seen them return to
their domestic duties, their public acts
having no tendency to "robe woman
with the qualities of man; diminish
her modesty," or any of the other
transformations which the Dr.. fears
will upset the equilibrium of our race,
and produce generation Of semi-de-
mons. On the other hand the physio-
logical argument would seem to be that
the cheerfalness produced by the re-
creations and sociabilities of election
day, will tell favorably on the charac-
ter Of the next generation. And a.
woman's sphere is enlarged, there will
follow - consequence correspond.
ing expansing Of views, and in some
Year: 1874

The LIQUOR TRAFFIC. The liquor
traffic has fallen upon troublesome times
What with the praying women at the
West. and Gov. Dingley hauling the
Sheritfs over the Goals at the East for not
enforcing the l.ws; with the corporation
of Trinity Church, New York. clearing out
all liquor sellers from its buildings in that
city, and the Methodist Episcopal Church
pursuing similar policy with its proper
ty; with the State Constables harassing
the dealers in Massachusetts as they have
never done before, and with the general
awakening interest all over the country in
the contest for the suppression of iutcm-
perance, it seems as if the traffic must, by
all these combined assaults, be driven into
closer quarters than ever before. That
the contest will be 4 long and desperate
40 NO person can doubt, and that the
CAUSE 0l tciipti ou~~ III wiz, luStino vic
tories in it only so far as public sentiment
is brought to sustain il, is equally clear.
The most encouraging aspect of the con-
test at the present time is the fact that
whole communities are arraying them
selves against the evil, making public
opinion before which the keepers of liquor
saloons and greggeries abandon the traffic,
and what is equally important. strengthen
ing those who have been the victims of in
temperance in their efforts to reform. Out
of all these indications the friends Of TEN
perance may gather faith to believe that
they are to see the great evil against which
they war very much circumscribed, and
in many places, we hope, entirely abolish
ed.-BOston Journal.
Year: 1874

An ambitious young lady was talking
very loudly about her favorite authors
when literary chap asked her if she liked
Lamb. With look of incffable disgust,
she answered that she cared very little
about what she ate, compared with know
ledge.
Year: 1874

the vide field OF the drama can offer,
have led in popularity. This Is not con-
elusive evidence OF an exalted popular
taste, but such an Inference is a fair one. The
failure OF the comedy theatre to retain hold
upon the public, in place Of opposing this infer
ence, confirms it; for, while its tone and dircc-
ton wore good md wise. it Was popular, and the
public rejected it only when 1t had nothing but
mediocrity to offer. It ia q healthy symptom
that the verdict Of tho people Of Chicago has
generally been against what is impure upon tho
stage, as the summary shows, and that the
so-called popular entertainments have so far
been hold above any suspicion Of immodesty. In
this and in ether respects, the annual summary
Of amusement matters is gratifying as it relates
to the past and encouraging as it points to the
future An opera-house and museum arc
within the possibilities of the next year, and the
experience Of the past indicates that Chicago
will hencoforth be second to no city in America
in its encouragement Of the dramatic and
musical arts.
Year: 1874

1T meeting held recently in London By the


friends Of temperance, John Bright gave express


sion to his viows On that important question
What ho said on that occasion deserves to be


spread abroad and to DO acted upon by all who
have the cause Of temperance really at heart.
It will boar repetition at every temperance
meeting that shall be held Lerenfter. The adyo-
Gates OF temperance in England. like some
advocates Of temperance in this country, want
men to be made yirtuous by an act of the Lcgis-
lature. Alr. Bright says that such legislation is
impossible in England; that if Parliament we're
to pass such laws as many of the friends
OF temperance asked for, it would have
to repeal them in week, and the
whole City OF London would be In a
state Of riot and instruction. He might
have added that, if such legislation could be
passed, it could not be enforced. 1t would fail
to accomplish what it Was intended to do. Bet
ter than all the legislation in the world is what
Mr. Bright recommends as means OF curing
intemperance. He would make drinking un-
fashionable. Ho would banish vino from every
t"1Ao ~sAtA oFCAJ dolSC 3Ot ~ AEL u
Parliament, but by the force Of public opinion.
Let people of character, those who give tone to
society, ceaeo to purchase or use liquor Of any
kind. Make drunkcnnoss social crime. E1-
clnde the drinkcr from society. Mr. Bright him.
self has not bought or used wines or spirituous
liquors since 1889; and he says that, although
the step cost him some Inconvenience
he does not regret it, II all the
prominent men In England would do likewise
there would not bo much need for the inter-
ference of Parliament. The contagion OF their
example would soon spread among tho large por-
tion OF the population who take tho rules OF
their action from those above them.


II, added to this a knowledge Of tho real na-
ture and Of the effects Of alcohol on the human
system we're disseminated among the people,
it would be hard to estimate the num-
ber Of converts to total abstinence. II
the masses could bo made to realize that it ia
not by mere figure Of speech that alcohol is
made poison II they could be convinced that,
Year: 1874

A correspondent of the Kingston
East TennesseedH, who has been along the
line of the Cincinnati Southern rail
foad, thus describes the inhuman treat
ment to which prisoners are subjected
IN that section of the State:


Whilst at Montgomery, the old
county seat of Morgan county, l met
a man near the old jail, and In conyer-
sation with him asked how many per-
sons were In that institution. He re-
piled that he was the only one. / asked
him how he could be prisoner when
he was walking about at his pleasure.
He replied that he had been sentenced
for few months for violating tLereye-
nue. laws, and that the court had 50
much confidence in his honor that they
gave him the key and told him to 60
and lock himself in jail and use his
discretion as to how much out door
exercise he should take, and upon con-
sulting his feelings he found that he
could enjoy much better health by
walking around 70 the railroad camps
during the day, and lodging in the jail
at night. He boards with Mr.. John
Scott, about half a mile from the jail,
and goes there regularly for his meals
Year: 1874




The planters and farmers of Georgia
are largely adopting the one-third plan
that is, to plant one-t third of their til
liable land In small grain, one-third In
corn, and one-third in cotton. The
plan is working admirably, so that In a
year or two more they will be indepen-
dent in regard to bread and meat, both
of East Tennessee and the West. For
a long period East Tennessee has
found a ready market for its surplus in
Middle Georgia. The demand there
has already been diminished by in
creased home production, and our far
mers are feeling the effect to some ex-
tent in the presant low and unprofta-
bic price of wheat. This decrease vii
steadily 90 on, and In few years, un-
less we diversity our industry by build
ing up manufactures and large addi-
tional home consumption, the surplus
products of our soil viii be left rotting
on our hands.


The subject is worthy of serious con-
sideration, though it is hard to bring
the average East Tennessee mind to the
contemplation of anything beyond the
immediate present.
Year: 1874

THE Washington correspondent OF
theLouisviLIe COurier-JoWrndIstates that
Senator Robertson, of South Carolina,
has been seeking an interview with the
President for the purpose of stating to
him that he has been entirely imposed
upon by Patterson in reference to the
alleged troubles in that State, that there
have been no real conflicts or disorders
there for long time. This corrobor-
ates the statement of Henry w. Purvis,
e the Radical Adjutant and Inspec-
tor General of South Carolina,
who said to a correspondent of
the Neac York Herald few days ago:
"South Carolina, though just on the
verge of an exciting election, IS more
peuceabye to-day than she has been at
any time since ApriI, 1861. The little
scare in Columbia a few nights ago
was caused by the excited imagination
of an old colored woman, who trans
formed car load Of colored excursion
lists into phantom train of Ku-Klux.
And the story of the horrid Georgia
han arose from a man riding in rapidly
from the country to get a doctor to
visit his sick wife"
Year: 1874

The most fashionable jewelry is Of
gold m three different shades, red, vel
low and green. A little platina is
often added to increase the effect of the
mixture. Transparent enamel is most
ly blue; 1t Is now made in the Byzan-
tine shades, and when used for the
mounting Of precious stones furnishes
a glowing background ON which their
relief IS very prominent. The heben,
heather and moss shades viii be pre-
ferred to any other for the shooting
season, also for walking and travelling
dresses.
Year: 1874

Gov. Browns earnest protest against
9 Federal interference in Gibson county
will be heartily endorsed by the people
of Tennessee. This State is amply
able to take care Of herself, and to
punish all lawless parties within her
borders-when she can catch them.
Year: 1874




The Republican majority in Maine it
now appears is greater than in any off
year since 1868, and exceeds that of
last year by from 1000 to 5000. Both
parties have however put forth their
strength, for although about $4,000
more Republicans voted than in 1873,
the majority is only as stated above.
The returns from the Congress districts
also show party loyalty, Speaker Blaine
being accorded a majority nearly as
large as in the Presidential year. The
turmoil in the South has evidently put
all other questions out of sight, and
revived the party spirit of other days.


Cincinnati Commercial.


The political effect of the troubles
in the Southern States is seen in the
sudden check of the reaction which
was to carry the Democratic party into
power with yell. Everybody counted
on a reduction of the Republican ma
jority in Maine and the possible defeat
of one or two Congressional candidates.
Instead of that the Republicans sweep
the State by an increased majority
over 1873, and elect nearly all their
candidates.
Year: 1874

We publish this morning the address
of the Democratic State Executive
Committee, devoted mainly to discus
sion of the Civil Rights bill and the
question of responsibility for lawless-
ness in Tennessee. Though depreca-
ting and condemning these acts in
strong and emphatic language, it fixes
the responsibility when justly belongs,
upon the Radical agitators who have
been and are now trying to create
. disturbances in the South out of which
to make political capital We hope
this address may be carefully read by
all fair-minded men in the Northern
States, whether Republicans or Demo
Gratis. They cannot but admire the
tone of moderation and respect for the
laws and the constitution which is
breathed throughout every line. 1t
counseIs, under every and all circum-
. stances, obedience to law and reliance
upon peaceable remedies. The earnest
appeal to the people of the Northwest
must command their attention and
arouse their sense of impending danger
from this bill, which, In its enforce
ment, must destroy the last vestige Of
constitutional liberty.


Full justice is done the black race, IN
the address, and we hope they will
attentively consider its calm, wise sug-
gestions in regard to their real inter-
ests. The suggestions about organiza-
q ton and harmony, and the Just COM
pliment paid our nominee for Governor,


will meet with universal approbatiOn
Year: 1874

The protest of Gov. Brown, sent yes
terday to the President of the United
States, must necessarily attract great
attention, not only in our own State,
but throughout the country. Although
our State authorities, and especially
the Executive, are making most
earnest and successful efforts to
arrest and bring to punishment the Of
tenders against the laws, yet the United
States Marshal is, we learn, arresting
men who have been indicted IN the
State courts and apprehended by the
State authorities, and taking them in
chains to Memphis. What is to be the
result of all this? Is constitutional
rule at an end? Are there no REM
nants left of the doctrine so dear to
the founders of the repubhc-the doc
trine of self-government? What is
now happening in the South may,
IN a few years, happen in some
Northern State. When the bull
warks of liberty are gone, where
is the safety for personal or po-
htical rights, either in the North or in
the South? If our liberties are to be
destroyed by the bayonet, may they not
lose theirs IN the same manner? May
not the poisoned chalice be returned to
their own lips?


Let all lovers of constitutional hber-
ty be aroused to a sense of the danger.
In the name of the people of Tennes-
see, both white and black, Republican
and Democrat, we thank Gov. Brown
for his manly and noble protest.
We earnestly trnst that Gen.
Grant, as President of the
whole people, and not of mere par
ty, will look at this question in its true
light, and will not trample the laws and
constitution under foot at the bidding
Of corrupt partisan officials. He now
has it IN his power to show that he has
a regard for the rights of the people,
and for the constitution Of his country
Year: 1874

Rumored Escape of Marshal Baxaine.


PARIS, August 1l.-There is great
excitement in the city in consequence
of the intelligence that Marshal Ba-
zaine had escaped from the Island of
st. Marguerite some time during Sum
day night. The details of the manner
in which he succeeded In getting
away are unknown, except that he
used rope ladder, and got on board a
vessel bound for Italy. The night was
dark and stormy.
Year: 1874

The following touching incidents are told of the Pittsburgh disaster

 A little girl was seen floating past or the roof of building, when it began to sink. She shrieked, and a man, whose drowning was only question oi time, standing on cooper shop which had been overturned, reached forward to save her. He lost his balance, fell and both were lost.

 A young and beautiful girl in her night clothes, with her long golden hair streaming in the wind, was seen tc stand on her knees in the upper cham Der of floating building engaged in supplication. The house struck against a solid brick building, and for a mo. ment its mad course was stayed.

 Instantly she was seen to rush to the window and stretch forth her white arms into the night, as though mutely appealing for help. One moment and the building had fallen, and was whirl. ing on into the mad, seething vortex. and she was seen no more.

 The last woman found was young mother. Close to her breast she held her young babe in 8 grasp so tight that 1t was several moments before it could be unloosed from her embrace. Her face and that of her child was not mu- tilated in the least.

 It seems as though death had come upon them in their sleep, and they had passed passed away without struggle. Others were discovered in positions which told that they had not yielded without struggle. Strong men were found with the clothing torn from their bodies, save few shreds; women and children were found in all attitudes and positions, some with the agonizine throes of death struggles written plain ly on their faces, some with hands cut and bleeding from having come in con. tact with nails and splinters in their vain grasping for life.
Year: 1874

CURE FOR A THOMAS soon as dis covered, take some spirits of turpen- tine in cup, dip the finger in it, and then hold the hand near 8 hot fire till dry then dip it in again, and repeat for fifteen minutes, or till the pain ceases. The next day, with sharp knife, pare off the thick skin, and you will find something like honeycomb filled with clear water open the cells and the felon is gone. If the felon is too far gone for turpentine, oil of orig anum, treated in the same way, will cure. If too far advanced for either to cure, the felon will still be benefited, as it will be less painful. Never draw it.
Year: 1874

A break was discovered in one of the large reservoirs of the Bliss Brothers. at Indian Hill, and in the absence of any other application at hand, R. H. Bliss threw the two hundred and twenty pounds of his own flesh and blood into the gap, and held the water until it was drawn off by the gate.
Year: 1874

For the rich with few children it may do to buy shoe without Tips, but those who are blessed with little money and many children it is ruinous to buy any others than SILVER TIPPED Shoes.-Gom.
Year: 1874

CT? Two years ago you came to me at midnight, saying, Elizabeth, all let ters and papers concerning my difficult ties with MT. Beecher and MT. Bowen are burned, destroyed; now don't you betray me, for have nothing to defend myself with"

 "Do you believe that ?" said he.

 '.I certainly did, implicitly" I

 "Well, let me tell you-they all live; not one is destroyed.

 If this was said to intimidate me, it had quite the contrary effect. I had never been so fearless, nor seem so clearly before with whom I was deal ing. Coming to me little later, he said, "I want you to read it /; you will find it vindication of yourself. You have not stood before the community for five years as you now do."

 Reused still further by the wicked ness hid behind so false a mask, re- plieds Theodore, understand me, this is the last time you call me publicly to walk through this filth. My character needs no vindication at this late hour from you. There was time, had you spoken out clearly, truthfully, and manfully for me, had been grateful j; but now shall speak and act for my self. Know also that if in the future I see scrap of paper referring to any human being, however remote, which it seems to me you might use or ..per- vert for your own ends will destroy it."

 "This means battle on your part, then," said he.

 "Just so far," replied.

 I write this because these words of mine he has since used to my harm. The next morning went to my brother, and told him that now I had decided to act in this matter; that I had been treated by my husband as nonentity from the beginning, a plaything, to be used or let alone at will that it always seemed to me was party not little concerned. I then showed him card l had made for publication.

 He respected che motive, but still ad. vised silsaoe on my part I 1yisldsd te