smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1874

Owing to the peculiarity of our climate,

 climate fn which fruit may be dried as

 rapidly and with as little expense as in

 any other country, the system Of drying

 This may strike those who have thought

 but little on the subject, and who have

 had no experience, as strange proposi-

 tion; but, to the practical man, the man

 who has dried fruit in the sun, and kept the same any length of time before dis posing of it, and to the merchant who has

 been dealing in sun-dried fruits, and had

 box after box returned to him, it is very plain and easily understood. In whatev- CT country you dry fruit in the sun, expos ed to insects, they will deposit more or less eggs upon it. If that country be a cold one, like the Atlantic States, for instance, the cold weather generally sets in so early that these eggs are not matched out In the Fall, and the fruit is consumed before the warm weather of the following Spring, and the consumers are none the wiser for having consumed with the fruit millions of insect eggs. In this State, however, these eggs hatch out in the Fall, and very generally destroy the fruit before it is re- quired for consumption. Our dealers gen. orally understand the danger of dealing in sun-dried fruit, and many ofthem have suffered by so doing, and we, in the line Of our business, have also had little expe- rience which we will relate. While Secre- tary of the State Agricultural Society, we made an exhibition of some of the pro- ducts of our State at the International Ex- position at Paris. At the State Fair of 1866, Briggs Bros., the extensive orchardists of Marysville, exhibited number of boxes of dried fruits of various kinds, put up in 0 good shape for commerce. The fruit it. self was in splendid order, and attracted general attention at the fair, and we solic- ited and obtained the whole to send, among other articles. to Paris. After the fair some two months elapsed before it was time to forward the goods to New York, and the boxes remained in safe place, undisturbed. When ready to ship we opened one of the boxes, and found that the fruit had turned to a mass of worms. Not one box was found but was in the same condition.

 The peculiarity of our climate, therefore, requires that our fruit be dried by artificial means, or that all the sun-dried fruit to keep or to ship be put through some pro- cess by which the insects eggs may be Kill ed. Unless subjected to some process that will effect this, it is neither safe to the in- dividual or good policy to ship it out of the State or to sell it to those who desire to keep it for Winter use.-[Sacramento Rec ord.
Year: 1874

e We are indebted to Messrs. PUN.
phrey & Young of the Pioneer Book
Store for a large quantity of Eastern
illustrated papers. From the liberal
manner in which those gentlemen re-
member the printers, we are forced to
the conclusion that they know how to
keep book store.
Year: 1874

On Friday evening, as Conductor Car
news train, of the Illinois Central, was
passing through the timbered region OF
Central Grove, a. flock Of wild turkeys
were noticed running along the track
considerable distance ahead of the engine.
The conductor stationed himself on the pl-
lot, and as the train approached the birds
they took to the wing, rising directly IN
front of the engine. For a few seconds,
which seemed like minutes, there was a
most exciting race, but the train was too
much for the birds, and as it caught up
with them the sInoke-stack knocked three
or four of them to grass, and Dir. carney
caught one, a monstrOus gobbler, by the
legs, and so strong was the bird that he
made such a struggle that it was only by
desperate efforts Mr.. G. could retain his
place on the pilot with one hand and hold
the bird with the other. He succeeded at
last in getting him safely back in the bag
gage-ear, where it was found that his tur-
keyship weighed twenty-five pounds.
The bird is fat and IN fine condition for
Thanksgiving Day, and for that day he
will be served up with oyster stufiing.-
D,lb707Ls Times
Year: 1874




A railroad brakeman locked up a mus
cular servant girl in the pantry OF De
troit clearinghouse for joke the other
night. He is not able to see where the fun
comes in Just now, nor any thing else,
either, for that matter. When the lndig-
nant girl got out she went for that car
coupler like tigress for pet lamb. She
took him by the hair, jerked him on the
floor, blaeked his eyes, stood him up ana
Knocked him down again, smashed his
nose all over his face, bit of "a corner OF
his ear. dislocated two Of his fingers, kick
ed him in the ribs until they were DlaGk
and blue, and left him the most utterly
JemoraIized railroader in the Northwest.
He looks as if he had been through two
collisions and has his ideas about fooling
with Norwegian girls. and they are based
onpersonal experience, 100 We e. IoLgo.
to state in the proper place that the young
woman finished up her work by raising
her victim by the slack OF bis pants anu
pitching him into wood-box.
Year: 1874

! The Georgia State GeolOgist reports
that he is generally taken for a revenue de.
teetive, and finds that character somewhat
uncomfortable, but the moment he us
closes his real object 'eVery fellow comes
back with his pocket full OF rocks, and
wants to know If that's what want. !
met one man who thought he had lead
petroleum and silver all on about one hun
dred acres. The State Is exceedingly rich
but every farm doesn't hold fortune"
Year: 1874

AFTER a careful examination OF the mat
ter. DIR. w. Adams concluded that though
the cicatrices of superficial wounds may
disappear, those in which the deep layer
of the skin has been cut through in early
life generally increase in size as the person
grows older.
Year: 1874

ESPECIAL DESPATCH TO THE HERALD By CABLE
LONDON, Nov. 6, 1874.


The Times, commenting editorially upon the
recent democratic victory in the United States,
Says:--


1T is fortunate that at present there is no
serious issue raised between the parties on
Union or State affairs as revealed by the cleo
tions. 1t gives occasion for some anxiety to
know that when Congress meets in March the
new House will be controlled by large dem
ocratic majority. Yet, in spite Of all this,
General Grant will remain in Office till 1877.
:, NOT AMENABLE TO THE POPULAR voTIc.


s'There is no power in the constitution to
change single member Of the admin
istration. Such situation is not induci-
BILE here, where we have an amenable gov
ernment rather than the approval of
particular men or spirit of opposition. The
discredited Ministers would retire from Office
before the meeting of Parliament. An
attempt to maintain a similar state of affairs
would be passionately resented in France;
yet it is borne in America without remon-
strance the victors patiently waiting the
fruits which are to be found in their success
sion to the federal government. The events
of the week betoken the condemnation Of
Grant


BuTLER's FATE.


sThe rejection of General Butler is, perhaps,
attributable to his resentment against the
President when using his influence at last
years election to secure the governorship of
Massachusetts.


CITIZEN DyTRUsT OF POLITICAL PARTIsANs.


The Pail Mall Gazette says


ssThere is no doubt but that profound dis
trust of men such as Cameron, Conkling, Nor
ton and Butler had taken hold of the mind Of the
people who were otherwise contented to vote
with their party. The most important result
of the contest is the complete success of the
democratic party. The democratic reaction
in the South wrecked the prospects of the re-
publicans south of Mason and Dixon's line,
and seriously injured it elsewhere. The fact
is clear that the majority given in favor of the
democratic candidates constitutes q serious
warning for the next Presidential contest. The
attitude Of the republicans resembles very
much that which was assumed by
the liberal leaders in England in the month
ofFebftary last-viz., to accept the success
of their political opponents with fortitude,
disbelieving that there is permanent change
in the sentiment or principles of the people.


THE VERDICT ON THE INDICTMENT.


s'The verdict Of the country is protest
against third term for Grant against the
policy Of the administration toward the South
against the management of the finances
against the salaries bill, and the failure Of the
frauds investigation. Some OF Grant blunders
are irreparable; others retrievable."


The Standard says in leader this morning
much the same thing as the Pail Mall Gazette


The Morning Post estimates the democratic
majority at from sixty-four to seventy-four
The editor says :-"Grant might have averted
the result by opening his lips. The assertions
of others, partisans, were not sufficient to
make the people believe his earnestness in
abandoning the idea of third term"
Year: 1874

" Darwin has practical supporter
of his theory in the shape of the first
gorilla ever tanned and now in London.
A small party dined with him not long
ago and We are told that Monsieur Go.
rilla behaved like any courteous diner.
out. except that his conversation was
not brilliant, and that at ono point in
the meal he calmly extended his paw
and removed from his neiRhbor's plate
to his own some pretty little kickshaws.
which particularly pleased him. He
drank claret with his steek. lounRed in
his chair between the courses, and
cracked his walnuts and took his after
dinner glass of port with the most
graceful ease. He is very particular
about his food, and always takes hot
rum and water, sweetened with honey,
before retiring. Darwin ought to be .
happy man.
Year: 1874

SrRAYEo-A small red and white COW
rather more white than red-with .
rope around her horns. A liberal re-
ward will be paid for the return Of said
COW, or for information Of where she
may be found, on application at this
Office.
Year: 1874

The remedy, in the opinion of the commit
tee, is within the reach of taxpayers.


The committee have full confidence in the
Justice and in the ability of the General Gov
ernment. They entertain the confident ex-
pectation that the memorial of this conven-
tion to the Congress of the United States,
and through Congress to the nation, will open
to us a way of delverance.


But whilst the committee feel great conf.
dence in this opinion, they are also deeply i'm
pressed with the necessity for action on the
part of the taxpayers themselves. Every et-
fort to secure the restoration, or the enforce
ment Of their rights within the State, and
through the machinery of the State govern
ment should be exhausted. There must exist
thorough organization, and active, untirlng
and disciplined effort. Vigilance, hrmness,
perseverance,, must characterize and control
their conduct.


Rcsolrcd That this convention hereby request
the General Assembly that they will amend, SIM
plifv and abrdgc the tax laws Of the State; eSpe-
cally that they will so amend the law as to secure
fair and equal assessment of property, and to ell
able any citizen who has been over-asscssed to ap-
ply to the courts for redress before he is forced to
Day the tax,
Year: 1874

Mr. Armistead Burt submitted the follow
ing memorial to the Congress of the United
States, which was adopted:


To the Senate and HOUSE of Representatives Of


the Congress Of tic United States:


The memorial Of the tax paying and other
citizens of South Carolina respectfully show
eth:


That upon the reconstruction of the State
Government, and the admission of Senators
and Representatives into the Congress of the
United States, it was doubtless intended by
Congress, as it was expected by them, that
they would become partakers Of the rights
enjoyed by citizens Of the United States and
of other State Governments. The history Of
the country teaches that taxation without
representation is tyranny; our revolutionary
fathers combined to resist such tyranny and
we feel assured that it was never the intention
of the sons of those men to allow this very
system to be fastened upon any oftheir fellow
citizens. 1t has, nevertheless, come to pass
that the Government established in South
Carolina, under the legislation of Congress,
has been made the instrument Of effecting
this monstrous oppression. That department
of the State Government which exercises the
taxing power is administered by those who
own a mere fraction of the property of the
State. Seven years have elapsed since the
reconstruction of the State Government; and
during that period, of the property taxed,
majority of the members of the Legislature
owned no part whatsoever, and the remaining
members owned so little that their pay as
members counterbalanced their entire interest
as property holders The result is that those
owning the property have no voice in the
government, and those imposing the taxes no
share in the burden thereof; the taxes have
advanced yearly until, in many cases, they
consume more than onehalf of the income
from the property taxed. The annual ex:
penses of the government have advanced
from 100000 before the war to s2,500,000 at
the present time. The following comparison
of leading items of expenditure will best ex-
hihit the change:
Year: 1874

legislators. The result is, that the duties of
their high Office are discharged under influ-
ences and responsibilities necessarily adverse
to the independent administration of justice.
The jurors, moreover, are selected by three
officials, of whom two are the appointees of the
Governor. The consequence is, that the de-
feat of an obnoxious litigant may be made
certain by the selection of the jury. Or if no
special object be contemplated by these off,
Gals, the choice is frequently made, simply
for the small pay, of men who are unable to
either read or write In either case, the ends
of Justice are defeated.


In the Executive Department, all these
evils culminate. 1t is openly asserted and be.
leved that offices are the subject of barter
and the manner in which such Offices are adj
ministered proves that qualification has little
influence in the appointments. In matters
under the control Of single individual, it is
difficult to prove corruption but there is one
state Of facts that always stands for proof: A
large expenditure of money by an official,
who is without any estate and receives but
moderate salary, establishes beyond doubt
that the money must come from some irregu-
lar source. On this principle, the two Cover
nors elected under the present constitution
stand condemned in public opinion. To de-
tect and punish these crimes is impossible; ;
the Governor controls the avenues of justice
Indeed, the entire system is one of fself:sustaln-
ing and selfprotecting corruption.


In most Of the States, there might be some
chance of redress through the ballot box. But
here, again, the State government interposes
an insuperable barrier The elections are con.
Quoted by persons appointed in the interest OF
the officials, and the returns are under the alb
solute control of the parties in power. Under
such circumstances, voting is form and elec-.
tions a mockery.


Suffering under such grievances, and des.
pairing of relief from this government your
memorialists come respectfully to your hon
orable body for redress. The government
which thus oppresses US was virtually estab-
lished by Congress and while we believe they
did not foresee the evils to which it has given
rise, we cannot doubt that they will assist in
removing them, so.soon as they are satisfied
of their existence. All that we have asserted
is capable of proof; but knowing as we do
that the evils of which we complain are GER
tain in their existence, and are more likely to
increase than diminish, your memorialists
most earnestly ask your aid in providing the
proper remedy.
Year: 1874

THE SECOND CoMMIrTEE OF :INvRsr1G ALTON.
The joint committee Of the Senate and House
of Delegates to investigate th condition of
affairs in the basement Offices had meeting
yesterday morning in the office of the Regis.
ter Of the Land Office, and determined to
meet again this morning at 10 O'Clock at the
same place, when they will proceed first to
Investigate the condition of the deposits re-
quired by law to be made by foreign insur'
ance companies doing business in this State
All insurance agents interested in the in
yestigation are invited to be present.
Year: 1874

TlcLEs at less than the original cost; as the DOLLAR
STORE is closing out their stock for the purpose Of
changing business. Itwonld be to yorr interest IN
call and examine for yourselves, IS goods are sold
at great sacrifce. DOLLAR STORE,
<is.S corner or Ninth and Main streets.
Year: 1874

MRTEoRoLoaIoAL.-T following table
shows the state of the thermometer for the
month of March, the observations being
taken at sunrise each day. Also, compare
tive statement with the same month last
Year: 1874

EDITOR OF Tug PREss: IL there ever has
|, been time since 1860, when the democracy
have good reason to congratulate themselves
and to work together. IL has now arrived. we
have an overwhelming majority In the state
We have the control Of matters. II we are
only true to ourselves. Let 1t be eonsidereu
the duty Of every true democrat to endeavor
TO purdown di.sen sions. discountenance d.
visions, combinations and coalitions. We see
In some counties that the democracy. where
they are in the minority. manifest dlsposi-
ton to combine with our late enemies, to con-
troll county matters. The first thing to do Is
to get our state properly represented py gooo
and true democrats. This done. 1t viii be
easy to remove our county Ills The greatest
trouble we see ahead. Is with some who have
heretofore been classed among our leaders
and who seem to think they have no sho" IN
the democratic party. and are trying to form
a new party" as they call it. while IT'S SIM
pv combining the late adical-brndle-and-
sore-head- Broooks-nien together. Such men
are Joined to their idols. and we say let them
go and steer clear of them. See that they
lead hone of our good men with them; they
may succeed in few counties. But We can,
ought and MUST run and elect straight dem
ocratc state ticket. There are some true ana
good men. who have heretore affiliated with
republicans and have shown by their works
that they are disgusted with radical rule. and
are willing to assist in the noble and glori-
Gus work of redeeming our state from its late
downtrodden condition, and place 1t on a frtfi
foundation, bacsd on the will of the people,
fairly eAprrssaHat the ballot-box. To such
we extend the light hand of fellowship. and
say" go with as-snd we will do thee good"
Let US march together under the good old
democratic banner to peace and prosperity
To those who have heretofore worked with
us, and who, for their own selfish ends, seem
disposed to leave US and join our late enc
mics. hoping thereby to place themselves In
position, we say depart, srring brothers. in
peace, and prophesy that they will call upon
the rocks and hills to fall upon them and hide
them forever from the gaze of the good peo-
pie of the state. 1t is not supposed that the
farmers move is strong enough to grasp with
state politics. but can and will have a salutary

fleet in county matters in keeping chronic
otfice-seekers from taking entire control oI
OF their county affairs But it is oul
bounden duty to keep up our organization a;
democrats, and not lose sight of its grea'
principles. We have had surfeit of radical
rule. We have certainly had sufficient expe'
rience in combinations and coalitions in tht
last two years to sec that there is no good fol


us in them. Organize. democrats. drill anC
be ready for the coming battle, next fall
| KNOW EACH OTHER. Scourge traitors from
the camp. We have willy foe, which will


be aided and abeted by some of those who
have heretofore worked with us. but who. lik,
Benedict Arnold. have gone to the enemy
| We think the state executive committe,
should meet soon and start the work rigor


orously. We hope i; will.
Year: 1874

EDITOR OF THE PREss:


II Is highly essential that vel look well to
our interests In the Fall Elections, as time,
money, character and the prosperity OF our
people are involved to great extent In prop
er selections OF officers. would suggest, rs
one whose interest is identified with this class
of citizens, that we meet in council at Oliver
may suggest itself. for the purpose ofexpress-
Ing more united sentiment. In regard to our
political interest Let the wisdom of that
council be such as will insure more harmony
In the future among the farmers than there
has been in the past. UNITED We stand, di-
vided we fall" Remember in Il multitude of
council there Is wisdom. Let judicious Sc
lectons n. made from tins class of citizens
regardless of past political differences 1t
matters not whether Democratic. Conserva'
tive or Republican. DO away with prejudice
and let reason govern. We do desire to be
represented by persons whose purity Of char
acter and love of freedom and advancement
Of science and knowledge will secure to us
the rights and privileges Of freeborn Ameri-
cans. Those who will use their best efforts
to lessen the taxes and reduce the salaries Of
public officers, and use their influence for the
promotion Of internal improvements; and
chccrfully endorse that corrupt officials must
not and cannot longer govern us. luo think
that ability and intellect can be found compe-
tent to I'LL the county and State offices In the
farming class. Let convention be the last
remedy. FARMER.
Year: 1874

The milky aud lukewarm Democrats
who are holding with the hare and run
ming with the hounds, those who desire
10 get into office and are anything and
everything at certain times and in certain
piaces-who are for a third party in this
place, a rag tag and bob tail party in
that place, and a Democratic party in an.
other place-are dangerous men to an
honest, firm aud solid organization. They
are ready, with hop-skip.and jump, to
go with anybody or to do anything to
catch votes; and the way for people to
act is to let this class of people severely
a!one. or 60 and get a large broom, and
do come tall sweeping st Lonis Times


We desire to call particular attention
to the above, as an excellent portraiture
of some persons who are trying to orga
nizc third party. They are chronic of
fee seekers. Thomson had his house
put in complete order some two weeks
before the nomination was made, with
the determination to run anyhow. My
Lord OF Granville rM be a candidate
for Congress These aspirants are all
things to all men. aud are willing to
have a platform Of their new party cal
culated to suit all classes and conditions
Of men. Our people will take the ad
vice OF the Times, and let them " severe
iy aione," and more, We have got large
broom, and in tho fall the people will
sweep them off among the political rub
bish that has been gathering for years,
to be forgotten. The slab at the head
Of their political graves will bear the in
scription: The new party victims
gone where the woodbnc twineth."
Year: 1874

cT When Wilcox finds he cannot
be leader in the democratic party, he
attempts to organize new party. We
hazard The assertion that he will finally
conclude, that it is better to be live
dog than dead lion
Year: 1874

We find In the Fayetteville Democrat, the
following extract from q Washington corre-
spondent Of the l3th Of July:


The Brookites have on foot some plan for
their movement which will
probably be set In motion today.