smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1878

Orlendorff as linguist We came to anchor
at length opposite the city, and distant about
three fourths OF a mile from its docks. Foreign
vessels are not permitted TO 90 TO the wharveS
hut must anchor out in the stream, on account
OF local reasons OF various kinds.


SCENES IN THE HARBoR.


Our anchor finds the bottom in about ~
feet OF water, and our steamer is instantly
surrounded by boats with awnings over them,
whose proprietors beSeech us i'm eloquent
terms and in strange language TO employ
their services. 1t is a repetition of the scene
at any large American railroad station on the
aacks Gt train only instead OF
boats resemble the covers erected over
the long old fashioned Virginia market wagons
az nome. They look nice and cool to ride in.
Motel runners who rush on board with printed
cards contribute to make the scene one of
curious animation and afford us material for
comparison with our own hotel customs The
dlnerence is only in the language. Amid all
TINS din we ia ke breakfast on the boat. after
which we are introduced TO our Consul Gene
RAJ, M: Hall, who has come aboard to offer his
compliments. We then send our luggage off
IN the boat, and afterwards go ashore i'm a
steam launch and land at wharf where We
pass through gate and wait a few moments
In large room where the port officer usually
Scrutinizes foreign arrivals. We are not how
ever subjected TO any delay on this account,
ana an I'm IN another minute get in cabs holding two
PEI sons each, and are driven about mile to
The Hotel y Restaurant Pasaje, Gale del
Prado ,parque de Isabel la Catolica,' (whatever
ana wherever that may be.) We notice as We
are driven along the streets the great activity
Of the little Cuban horses attached to our cabs.
The Hotel Pasaje is situated in pleasant
street, fronting pretty. park. The house is
built in the Moorish Romanesque style of
architecture; with lofty ceilings wide halls,
spacious saloons, handsome columns, large
with tiled floors, in which we are no sooner
located than we feel at home. We find to our
great comfort several English speaking ser
us feel at home. SVN
Year: 1878

LONDON, April pa special dispatch to the
Times from Berlin says: A number of Ger
man bankers who were induced To meet here
10 consider the practicabiity of floating
another Russian loan have unanimously re-
fused TO engage in the work"
Year: 1878

The INVESTIGATION of Paymaster Cutter
was continued by the committee on naval
affairs to-day None of the charges aoainst
Mr. Cutter have been sustained thus faT. and
tneIe Is scarcely any doubt of his complete
Year: 1878

THERE is nothing un-Christian
Or sardonIc in felicitating ourselves
upon escaping the terrible scourge
whose daily progress In the South
and Southwest is 30 faithfully and
dIstrssslngly portrayed in our tel
egraphic columns. We, in South
ern California, are too apt to un-
dervalue the blessing Of health,


whose unobtrusive but invaluable


presence is SO universally apt to be
disprized. That we should do so Is,
however, perfectly natural, and is
in keeping with the scriptural
aphorism that the "healthy know
not of their health, but only the
sick" 1t ia much to be a refuge
and sanitarium for the whole peo'
pie of q continent. Our own health


Is not only good, but the fame Of


the hygienic properties OF our air


has penetrated all quarters of the
globe. Occasionally, at long inter
vals, we have a visitation of small
pox, but this Is nearly entirely
confined to that portion Of our pop


ulation which rejects the precau
tion of vaccination. We can very


we'll, however, support u little


smallpox once in ten years con


sldsring the multitude of epidemic
from which We are protected by


the salubrity of our climate.
Year: 1878

CHICAGO, August pa Times
reporter has had an interview with
leading Socialists and Working
men in this city, and they utterly
repudiate Kearney. They say he
is ignorant of the principles they
profess to he devoted to, and has
neither dignity of speech, deeency
Of manner nor the cultivation
which they look for in leader.
Year: 1878

New YORK, Aug. s.-A meeting of the
committee of creditors of Bishop & Co..
grOcers, Cincinnati, appointed Yesterday
with power, was held to-day; after long
discussion the committee decided to reject
Bishops offer to pay forty cents ON the
dollar They then resolved to accept
Bishops offer of surrender of all assets of
the firm and of the individual members
thereof. and to grant the firm full dis
charge in consideration. A committee
will be appointed to take charge of the
assets and wind up the whole concern
Year: 1878

IMPORTANT TO PERSONS VISITING New
YoRK,-One of the best kept and most
convenient Hotels for Merchants and others
to stop at when in New York is the Grand
Union Hotel, nearly opposite the Grand
Central Depot, kept on the European plan
you therefore only pay for what you get.
Everything is first class, and prices mod
crate, adapted to the stringency of the
times You save the expense of carriage
hire, and by leaving your baggage check
on the counter of the Hotel, your baggage
will be delivered in your rooms, fifteen
minutes after the arrival of the cars, free
of expense. We advise you to give the
Grand Union a trial.


Legal Blanks, ofall kinds for sale at
THE ARGUS OFFICE
Year: 1878




from the effects of the warm weather and are de-
bilitated, are advised by physicians to take mod
crate amounts Of whisky two or three times during
the day In little while those who adopt this
advice frequently increase the number of drinks"
and In time become confirmed inebriates A bev-
erage which will create thirst for intoxicating
liquors, and which is intended especially for the
benefit of debilitated persons, whether at home or
abroad, Is DR.. Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic. Con-
tanning the juices of many medicinal herbs this
preparation does not create appetite for the
intoxicating cup. The nourishing and life sup
porting properties of many valuable natural pro-
ductons contained in 1t and well known to medical
men have most strengthing influence. A single
bottle of the Tonic will demonstrate its valuable
qualities. For debility arising from Sickness ovel
exertion or from any cause whatever, wineglass-
full OF Sea Weed Tonic taken after meals will
strengthen the stomach and create an appetite fol
wholesome food. To all who are about leaving
their homes, we desire to say that the excellent ef-
fects OF DIR. Schenck's seasonable remedies, Sea
Weed Tonic and Mandrake Pills, are particularly
evident when taken by those who are iniuriously
affected by change of water and diet. No person
should leave home without taking a supply OF these
| safeguards along. For sale by all druggists.
Year: 1878

State Printer Expert Magic has turned
a greenbacker and is roaming around over
the state making greenback speeches and
drawing his little six dollar day out OF
the state treasury, with conscience appar-
emily as clear as your average reformer.
Just how long the governor intends to keep
this man in Office. negleoting bis work and
drawing his pay 10 direct violation Of
law. is a matter that ought to receive the
attention of the people and press Of this
state Wen0nG Inder,
Year: 1878

It will be seen that the amount
Of taxes collected, after making
deductions for lands bought by
the State, and for the collectors
commission, is about SO per cent.
of the total amount which the
tax books call for.
Year: 1878

bucket descended, in it a man with a
lantern.


"Halloa, mattel" he cried, as he caught
sight of my white face in the focus of his
lamp, what the deuce are you doing
here?'


In another moment / was standing in
safety on the further side of the bridge
l owed my rescue to the unexpected
visit of the chief engineer of the line,
who had come down 10 see with his own
eyes the manner in which the bridge be
haved in heavy gale, and had driven
with the engine to the arthest accessi-
bic point of the platform.


What's comforting glass of brandy and
water that was Of which l partook by
the warmth of the engine furnace and
how exhilarating the run homeward on
the swift, shrieking engine.


was in Dolbadarn in time for dinner
after all. AS sat down to the cheerful
meal with friends who were discussing
the light, ordinary topics of the day, j
looked about me, wondering if l were
really here in actual corporeal presence,
or if my life had ended in that last rush
of water, and were only dreaming, "for
in that sleep Of death what dreams may
come!"
Year: 1878

lis not the girl with the roguish eye,


And ripelips like cherry,
That watches all the passers by,


And with each one is merry;
That still is false, and still is fair,
4 loving heart should tie to
For she is as tickle as the air,


And will not do to tie to.
She gives 4 side glance and looks down


Her heart seems in futter,
And at her smile or at her frown


Your thoughts you cannot utter.
She smirks, and seems all tenderness,


Perhaps she gives sigh, too;
Heed not her signals of distress


She will not do to tie TO.
She has smile for one and all;


Her heavy silken lashes
Above her bright eyes slowly fall


As she her quick glance flashes,
She seems to love, or love the best


The one she chances nigh to,
Beware Of her, and cease your quest
She will not do to tie to.
Bat when you see maiden bright


And full of tender graces;
Upon her countenance the light


That dwells in heavenly faces;
Modest in thought, and all your speech
Scarce ready to reply to;
Oh, then, your eager arms outstretch-
For she will do to lie to.
You want, in one you make your choice
Ofmodesty the leayen;
The low, sweet accents of voice


Which brings you nearer heaven.
When you have found her, bend the knee
And make her yours-or try to;
For trust me, friend, there cannot be
A better one to tie.
Year: 1878

"Church Union.'l


We ought to take care to select
honest men for all public offices, and
then we ought to treat them with
sufficient respect to keep them hon,
est. Unsupported charges of cor.
ruption will breed corruption quick
er than almost any other thing. A
man who is constantly called THE
will be very likely to become a THE
in the end A servant who is never
trusted will seldom be trustworthy
The most unscrupulous men are liza
BILE to become weary Of well-doing
if they are always libeled and cal
umniated alike whether they do wei
or i'll. Men who try to do their du
ty and are generally slandered for il
are in imminent danger of falling
for they are subject to a double
temptation, one before and one be
hind, and are likely to learn to de
serve the defamation at last. Ap
plause for we'll doing is one of the
sweetest and most effective agen
cies of virtue-it is an influence tha'
always makes for social order. Il
is getting to be almost a badge o
disgrace for man to be elected tc
public office in this country-in thi.
land of boosted self.government
where such a choice should be q
badge of honor and a pledge Of
courtesy. A sad day for America
it will be when the best men al
stand aloof from the polls and say
"No, | cannot afford to be elected
for | have a good name, and ! have
a wife and children who love me and
who would suffer to see me abused
| cannot accept your nomination.
Already there are good men who say
this, and already our politics are sui
fering for it. When that time com,
es in this country, and it seems to be
Fastening on, when all men shall
say it, free government will be a
failure utterly, at least for such peo'
pie as we, and the American repub-
lie will perish from the earth. Let
US be wise in time.
Year: 1878

J. NJ. Harper Esq, of Colfax, Whit
man county W. T., appears in the Ga
-ettc in a historical and descriptive arti,
ticle respecting his county As large
area Of Nez Perez county bordering
Whitman is similarly situated, only
with better timber advantages, we
clip from his article the following.


located my present claim, June 7th
ls7o-nearly eight years past. There
were then about twenty settlers in this
large county, but they kept coming
slowly and steadily until the last two
years, which have equalled or surpassed
all the previous immigration. During
the summer Of 1871 this (Whitman)
county was cut off from Stevens county.
Our present boundaries are about forty
five miles north and south, and about
seventy eastan west. Something near for
tyfiye miles square Of this tract is gen
eraly susceptible Of cultivation, and
will furnish a claim of one hundred and
sixty acres for eight thousand settlers.
This tract is bounded on the north, east
and south by similar grade of land.


The timber question that seems to be
the great barrier in the minds of so
many, is an obstacle much easier sur
mounted than a great many first antici-
pate, from the fact that the country is
skirted on the east by a mountain range
of ineXhaustable timber, Of the best
quality. Snake river glides down our
southern border, which annually brings
down an abundance of all linds of tim
ber usually found in the mountains.
The farmer can take a load of produce
to the river for shipping, and on return
load with wood or fencing, thereby max
ing freight both ways, Then there
have already coodly number availed
themselves Of the kind offer of Uncle
Sam in regard to the raising of timber
and many others will do the same,
which in the not far distant future, will
give an ample supply The fruit ques.
ton is also doubted by many. I have
no conscientious scruples in asserting
that this is at least an average fruit
growing climate. There are several
orchards in this country already begin
ming to bear, and as far as | know are
as productive as could be expected I
have eight acres in orchard have ap-
pies, peaches, pears, plums and cherries
all bearing this past Summer except
the pear. As for vegetables, the repu-
tation Of this country is good suffice it
to say that it is superior in both quanti-
ty and quality to the Willamette Val
ley, except the lower river bottom near
Portland
Year: 1878

EDITOR Teller - Either our Coun-
ty Treasurer or the board Of Trus-
tees OF School District No. Of Nez
Perce county mistakes the interpreta-
ton of the school law Of this territory.
In his report he assumes that we have
violated sec. a Of this law, in not re.
porting to him, accounting for and pay
ing over into the county treasury, dona-
tons and monies collected from special
tax, authorized alone by the voters of
School District No. |. The section of
the law to which he refers. as we un-
derstand it, only refers to such monies
as are subject to apportionment among
the districts of the county. We find
no provision in the school law. author
izing the collectors of School Districts
appointed by the trustees in each dis
trct to collect tax levied by the voters
of that district for its exclusive benefit
aud use, to pay said monies into the
county treasury. nor is said money sub
ject to like disbursements with county
school monies. The duty of the board
of trustees in each school district and
Of the collector appointed by such board
are specifically defined in the 2Sth sec
tion Of the school law and the several
subdivisions thereof, and nowhere is it
made the duty of either the board or
the collector to either account to, or
pay over monies donated to the district
or collected from special district tax, to
the county treasurer. There being no
law for doing so, and these monies pot
being "public school mon;es,' y subject
to control Of county officers, il we Jay
them into the county treasurer. section
I Of the school law which exempts
from the percentage, the duties Of the
treasurer, would rot apply, and he
would have the right to claim 3 per
cent for custody, and disbursement Of
same. as in case Of other monies coming
into his hands as county treasure.
Why our county treasurer and our
selves should differ in the construction
Of the school law may arise from the
fact he has uniformly opposed ami
voted against district tax, and has
not taken as deep interest in that meth
Cd of supporting our school, as have we
and hence has not studied that portion
of the law as attentivelv as We have en-
deavored to do. At the proper time
we shall make our showing aud account
ing, and to the proper authority.


Respectfully yours,


j. Q. MONKEY,


II. .. ADAMS,


L. WIGGINs,


Trustees of school district No. Nez
Dorco conntv
Year: 1878

HEALTH, Coop LOOKS AND COMFORT De
NASD Ir.-Whst 1t iS universally admitted that the
caption CT this notice 10 absolutely true as applied to


set OF good natural teeth it both sad and aatonsh


ing to how careless most people in reference
the matter and how they will, month sitter
year after neglect to have their teeth
TO- infAlliby ebtaling in few yeara great suffering
and expense besides the loss part OF their
good looks for fse teeth dear they are
look well be halfss comfortable the tcsth
nature beatows. The propositions for tn above
90 we'll known and generally that 1t


waste of words TO say nything further that part
Of the subject object being merely remind
our readers OF tter duty themselves and
pending on them Five inmates day in cleaning
the teeth After meas and short visit every
dentist, suoh . gentleman for instance DR.. G J.
Friedrichs corner st. Charles AID Girod streets. will
ensure to any one at comparatively. light expense,
sound set OF natural tOeth for life. We mention DIR.
Eriedohs not only because he stands in the forefront
OF the profession OF the most skifu
plished prasoners in the United States bnt because
having known him long and having had much work
done by him, the writer and does recommend him
to the readers OF the MoRSING STAR careful pains
taking aud conscientious dentist and q kind and
afAble gentleman. There are. oheerfully admit,
many cheaper men, that is lower priced but In don
tistry in other things, cheapnGss quick poor
and careless work. DR.. Fredrichs prices reason
able and with reference to the chAraoter of his work
much lower than of the cheap OF mon for
his will stand for decades while theirs need retouoh
ing almost every year. But " hether one goes to Dr.
Friedrichs some other really good dentist of whom
we would warn our readers however. there are very
few let advice to for teeth, be beeded
by all and acted on at once.
Year: 1878

The following letter has appeared in the
Freeman Sir Perhaps the following
extraordinary occurrence may interest some
of your readers A few days ago some
men were cutting turf at Narrahmore bog,
county Kildare. They had just reached the
bottom floor of the hole when blaze of
fre Crushed up under the mems feet and
kept burning for long time. The smell
which came from it was very sickening,
resembling that of gas escaping from leak.
A similar thing happened in nearly the
same place about three years ago. Perhaps
some of your readers would be good enough
to offer some explanation on this extraOr-
dinary matter, which has created no small
surprise in the neighborhood. am, sir,
yours truly, JOSEPH THOMAS.
Year: 1878

The race of mankind would perish did
they cease to aid each other. From the
the moment some assistant wipes the
death damp from the brow of the dying,
we cannot exist without mutual help. All,
therefore, that need aid have q right to ask
it of their fellow -mortals. No one who
holds the power of granting it can refuse it
without guilt.
Year: 1878




A merry shepherd boy was one
bright spring morning Watching sheep
in q green valley between woody hills.
and he was singing and jumping for
Joy.


The king of that country, who was
out hunting, saw the boy, and beckon-
ing to him said, "What makes you Sc
merry?"


The boy did not know it was the
king, and replied: "Why should /
not be merry? Our noble prince is no
richer than I am"


"Indeed!' remarked the king; "Nov
tell me what you have"


The boy replied: The sun shines
for me in the blue sky as pleasantly as
for the king, and hill and vale are GOV
cred with grass and flowers as much fol
me as for him. I would not
lose my hands for thousand crowns
and my eyes are more precious 10 m,
than all the kings treasury. Besides
I have all I need, for I want no more
than is necessary; I eat every day a.
much as need, I have clothes to cove
me, and 1 receive for my work ant
trouble as much money as require
and can you say that the prince has
more?'


The king smiled, told him who he
was, and added, You are quite right,
my good boy, and you can now say
that your king agrees with yon.
Remain always as happy and content
ed"
Year: 1878

A veteran farmer told us few days
ago of method of relieving choking
COW. which was new to us but which
he assured us was unfailing. 1t is wor-
thy of trial at any rate. A round stick
two or three iEces in diameter. and six
inches long rs pnt into the COWS mouth,
like bit into horses mouth, string
is then fastened to each end of the
stick and tied to the horns, or mp over
her head. This forces her to keep her
mouth open and allows the gas which
forms in the stomach and is the cause
of the severe pain and rapid swelling
which accompanies choking in COW
to escape. The effort also Of trying to
free her mouth Of its unusual incum-
brance is the best help toward freeing
the passage Of the throat. If the trou-
BILE is not removed in this way, the COW
may be kept alive until help is obtained
by trying other measures for he relief.
In such cases time is Of great impor-
tance. He assures us he has seen his
plan tried in many cases. and in none
had it failed Of u complete cure in less
than half on hour. -S'saA''
Year: 1878

In stacking clover at least six quarts
of salt should be scattered through ev-
cry ton as it is laid up 1t is important
that the center of the stack botto !,
when the rails or poles are laid, should
be raised twelve or fourteen inches
higher than the outer edge. There is
nothing in hay making that pays bet
ter than to make good stack founda.
tion, especially for clover hay. In
building the stack keep the center solid
and high, and the outside comparative>
ly loose, and rake down well. If one
desires to veptilnte use a sack, say
eighteen inches in diameter and four O,
five feet long, fill it with chaff or some
light material, place it upright in
the center on the foundation of the
stock and build up around it. As the
stack rises the sack must be drawn up,
leaving hole in the center from the
bottom to top which should be proper
ly capped over to prevent the rain from
getting in. In conclusion, the writer
is prepared to admit that hay made oi
grass after the seeds and stalks or fully
matured, will last longer than thai
made as suggested above. Old straw
or brush still longer-perhaps longer
han the cattle,
Year: 1878

It is great mistake to set up our
own standard OF right and wrong, and
judge people accordingly. 1t is a great
mistake to measure the enjoyment OF
others with our own; to expect uniform.
ly Of opinion in this world; to look for
judgment and experience in youth; to
endeavor to mold all dispositions alike;
not to yield in immaterial trifes; to
look for perfections in our own actions;
to worry ourselves and others with what
cannot be reminded; not to alleviate all
that needs all alienation, as far as it
lies in our power; not to make allow
ances for the infrmities of others; to
consider everything impossible that we
cannot perform; to believe only what
our finite minds can grasp; to expect to
be able to understand everything. The
greatest of all mistakes is to live only
for time. when any moment may launch
us into eternity.