smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1879

SIZE COULDN'T Do IT.-The lady
mentioned in these dispatches of last
Sundays Commercial as having entered
into an agreement with ber husband to
hold her tongue ten minutes in each
quarter hour for one thousand, one hun
dred and thirteen consecutive quarter
hours, failed in her task. At 3 o'clock
on Tuesday afternoon she was complete
ing her nine hundred and seventeenth
quarter hour, and her hackers were feel
ing sure that she would win, neighbor
lady returning from a shopping expedi


tion passed along the street in front Of
the window wearing her new purchase,
beautiful shawl. Now the lady who was
holding her tongue should have tightencG
her grip at this supreme moment, and
concentrated her thoughts on something
else than this new article or dress belong
ing to her neighbor; but it is said that the
ruling passion is strong even in death, and
that ingrained habit is unconquerable,
and these axioms were proven in this in~
stance, for the tongue-holder, unfortun-
ately for herself, leaned over and whisper
ed in the ear of lady by stander: w hat
a horrid shawl2' She Immediately saw
her mistake, but it was too late. The
judges at once declined in favor of the
husband, the crowd filed slowly out of the
building, and the first match on record
of tongue holding against lime was over.
One lady at least in Wilmington will Mt,
tend church this summer in last years
bonnet. The husband is investing the $40
he saved in strong plug tobacco. He
says he never before enjoyed such peace
and quietudeas during the past nine days.
And now the other married men Of Will
mington are hoping that the tongue hold
ing fever may become an epidemic, and
strike the country with emphasis.
Year: 1879

ONE of the women withdrew in hurry
from the New York walking match be-
cause her husband pa id attention TO the
other woman in the hall. She said she
wasn't going to make fool of herself
pounding sawdust with her heels when
she ought to be pounding him.
Year: 1879

THE women in Kansas vote at the
school elections. AT n recent election at
Usage City one woman went up to vote,
but before she got through telling the
judges what a time her Willie had with
the scarlet fever when he was only two
years old it WAS time to close the polls,
and she had forgotten to deposit her ballot.
Year: 1879

NOTHING is so painful at this season of
the year, as the disheartening spectacle
ofa nine -year-old hen, looking through
the fence at man digging a garden,
while she exercises her rugged legs and
incisive claws on the plank walk, jlst
keeping in practice until the garden is
ready.
Year: 1879

A VIRGINIA City woman was so taken
with Lawrence Barrett that she made up
her mind that if it was boy, she would
name it Barrett, but it was twins, and so
her husband named them Grin and Bar
rett.
Year: 1879

The Philadelphia LEDGER" of this
morning says j. c: Blizzard, of Dover,
Delaware, came to that city yesterday
to buy wagon. He went to the Bazaar.
Ninth and SAMSON streets, and while
there a stranger came up and asked
him what he wanted. Being told that
it was a wagon, he said he could take
him to a place where he could find one
that would suit. He was then conduct
ed to stable in Miles street, but
there was no wagon there, and it was
reported that it was out. A second
stranger now made his appearance, and
he and the other engaged in an angry
discussion about wagon which had
been driven from the stable and was re-
ported to be broken. Upon leaving,
Blizzard returned to the Bazaar, and
was followed by one of the strangers,
who told him that by reasons of the
quarrel with the other man he could
not buy horse from him which lie
wanted, and said that if he (Blizzard) J
could get the animal for $l25 he would
pay $40 for it. Unused to the ways of
swindlers, Blizzard did as directed, and
then found that no one wanted the
horse from him at any price.
Year: 1879

4 CABINET DISCUSSION TO BE HAD TO-DAY-TIE


PRESIDENT PROBABLY To HOLD THAT 1HE


MODE OF PROCEDURE Is WRONG.


by TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.I


WAsHINGrON. Feb. 2i.-Ihe report that the Pres
ident will veto the Chinese bill comes from such
sources tonight TO leave no doubt Of its accu-
racy. The question will be considered at the
meeting of the Cabinet tomorrow. The message
with which the bill will be returned to
the House will set forth in strong terms the idea
that proper regard for National honor demands
strict Observance Of all treaties until they are modi-
fed by the usual methods recognized among nations
holding diplomatic relations with each other. II
will also maintain that the bill violates the tradi-
tonal principles upon which the Republic is
founded.
Year: 1879

largely attended meeting of the Committee on
Organization of Tammany Hall held last
ing. which general talk had to the '.situa-
ton this city. AL the district leaders reported
that everything in the most perfect condition
within their several precincts. Then discussion
in relation to the advisabilty Of organizing
grand reception to John Kelly upon his return to
New York. A committee of twenty-four Zone from
each Assembly district) was motion, appointed
to make ali the necessary arrangements in the mat
ter. This committee will meet this afternoon at
four o'clock TO organize and transact preliminary
business. Mr. Kelly is expected home by Tuesday
Year: 1879

recount of the vote for Alderman in the Second
ward OF Newark was begun last night, and it was
found that the democratic candidate. Mr.. Daniel
whellock. was entitled to more vote than pre-
viousy allowed him in the First district This will
probably give him the scat. Tho count will be
cluded tonight.
Year: 1879

NEW YORK, January 27.-Yarious evidences are cited by the Commercial Bulletin, to show that there can be no question that the industrial, not less than the commercial situation, is steadily improving hereabouis, and

 that the outlook for the coming Spring and Summer, as regards employment for the laboring class, is more prOmis- ing than 1t has been since the panic. The revival of building enterprises, under the combined stimulating inhu- .ences of cheap money, cheap material and low wages, is also noticeable. Movements of that kind are announced as under way ia many of the great cities throughout the north and north

 west. Mosl of the great manutactur

 ing establishments centering in and about New York are doing satisfac- tOrily, and if the scale of wages Is down Co the aute-war leYel, there is a corresponding reduction in house rents, food, clothing, and other necessaries of life, and the condition of the mechanic and working classes at this moment is better than it has been for years They have fairly turned the corner of hard lime, and have reason to look forward 10 an improvement of their position, the more especially as there are now no longer any strike movements worth mentioning in any part of the country, while trade interference between em- ployer and employ6 has about ceased, and the communistic nonsense encOur- aged by political demagogues previous to the elections last autumn, has died away with the sober second thought of the great body of the American people. which, as heretofore, is always right and never wrong.
Year: 1879

Randall holds no political opinion with me
or with the Southern democracy. He is for hard
money, while we favor liberal issue OF government
paper; he favors high protective tariff, while we of
the South are for free trades he is opposed to aiding
the South to build up her waste places by granting
10 us such moneyed favors as have been extended
with a.lavish hand to the North and the West.


prominent Southern man who approved these
sentiments in energetic terms asked what was to
become of such members OF his party, North and
South, as did not agree with them?


1--WE shall have to slough them of" he replied.
"we can do without them; let them CO." And
in point Of fact while there arc not lacking
moderate conservative and wise Southern repre-
sentatives and Senator's considerable proportion OF
"the South in the new Congress seems to be more
determined to do its own sweet will than TO
take counsel with the Northern members of the
party. and that is at present the princpia reason
why it looks here though tho democratic rule in
Congress would be short lived.
Year: 1879

tho act creating the college which prescribes the
qualification of the student This law college is
department OF the university. Just the Toland
Medical College is part of the university. In
the act establishing the university the only
qualification necessary for student is to be four
teen years of age and OF good moral character.
All the facts snow that the petitioner comes
within the statutory provisions Of the law. The
only objection to her admission is that she Is
woman. / cannot what right the directors of
Hastings College of Law have to exclude her from
the bencts aud privileges OF the college because she
is female. find nothing in the law to justify such
exclusion. When the Legislature .dcsignateo who
shall be admitted the directors have power to
superadd qualifications" As to the propriety of adj
mitting women to the college the Court expressed
no opinion. the Legislature having decided that
women may practise law.
Year: 1879




We have the language Of the flowers, the
fan, the handkerchief and so on, and now
we shall have tie language OF the broom
which is intended more especially Tor the
ladies


Taking it in the hand properly shall
sweep the floor


bringing 1t mp over the shoulder. brush
end tOremOst-LoOk out it's loaded


Holding IL across The person. love an
other.


Moving IL along near the cciling--I see a
cobweb i'm the distance


Sweeping the floor very industriously-
My sweetheart Cometh, and he will consid-
der my usefulness when hc observcth me
busy


Striking yiciously with thc stick cnd-Hc
is my husband, and he needs correcting
hand.


Handling very carefully and tenderly--
Brooms have gone up, and you can't get
one FOR less than 25 cents


Putin . away I'm the corner brush end up
j know very little about the care Of
brOJms.


Putting n string TO the handle and hang
ing on nail know all about it.


Throwing The old stub over The backfcnce
"a ucw broom sweeps clean.
Year: 1879

Charleston Courier: The Chicago re
publican politicians are Just now in a terri
bic stew over the Grant boom, which is to
occur there on the 18th of next mouth.
They are afraid of OVERRIDING the job. and
the little fellows and big fellows are pulling
against each other. There is no doubt
now but that carpet will be laid on the
street from the hotel to the theatre, for
King Grant to walk upon. That much
has been settled, aud the details of the
boom can be arranged at any time
Year: 1879

Frank Millers Harness Oil and Backing
is pronounced by the trade generally to be
the best manufactured. The grade of
these goods is always standard aud their
reputation unsurpassed anywhere. The
firm is one of the oldest In the country and
has the largest trade in its line. DIFF
Year: 1879

No use of having the chills, no use oi
headache, ,or any of the ills that come from
a disordered or inactive liver. One bot
tie of this old and reliable family remedy
will cure the most stubborn case-will
relieve the system and make you feel like
g new parsoa. Fry it and be satisfied.
Year: 1879

of all descriptions are relieved at once. and
speedily cured by Kidney Wort. 1t seems
intended by nature for the cure of all
diseases of the kidneys caused by weak
ness and debility Its great tonic powers
are especially directed to the removal of
this class of diseases. Try it to day.
Year: 1879

Three of the crew of the steamship
Intrepid, Captain Soutar, had very


exciting adventure at the Greenland


sea fishery this season. During the


time that their vessel was fast beset


among the ice, three of the crew


Thomas Royal, Wolverhampton; James


Winter, Peterhead, and William Mui-
ligan, Dundee-set out one day to pay a


visit to the ship Perseverance, of Peter


head, which lay apparently about four


miles distant. After walking about
two miles il was seen that the distance


between the two ships had been mis-
judged, and that in reality they were
six miles apart; and the dangerous


nature of the journey began to dawn
upon the seamen when they realized


how far they were from any vessel,


the sealing clubs being the only weapon


with which they were armed. They
deliberated whether it would not be


the best course 10 return TO their
ship. One OF the trio insisted on max


ing the journey, while the others were
of the opinion that they should give up
the attempt. In the midst of the de-


bate she bear with one cub arrived,
and as she was fast coming up between
the men and their ship, the only chance
of escape was to run on the hope OF
reaching the Perseverance. When the
men took to their heels the bear quick
ened her pace, and in a short time was
close upon the sailors. To attempt to
face the animal with their clubs was
useless, and, accordingly, one by one o


the men took portions of their clothing
and threw them on the ice. In this way
the progress of the bear was retarded,
as Bruin stopped to snuff and tear at
each CT the articles "a She came up to
them. By this stratagem the men
were enabled to keep little ahead for
about two miles. They had parted
with most of their clothing, one OF
thJ M had but his pants, cravat, and a
wOOllen shirt upon him. He had re-
famed possession of his club, and fas-
tening his cravat to the end of the
weapon, he raised il as signal of dis
tress, and fortunately the attention of
the crew of the Perseverance was at
tracted to the perilous position of the
three seamen. Several of the crew of
the Perseverance, Immediately set out,
armed with guns, and, after running
about mile, they came up to the three
just in time to save them, as they had
almost no clothing left, and were ex-
haustcd with the chase. Tho bear aud
her cub were so close behind the res
cUers that they had no difficulty in dis
patching them with sveral bullets. The
following morning the three sailors re-
turned to the Intrepid. They were
escorted part of the way by number Of
tlie crew of the Perseverance, and the
male bear having beeu seen in the vi
cinity, apparently on The lookout for
the She bear and her cub, he was like
wise killed.
Year: 1879

as an improper match, were earnestly
tried, but in vain; the health OF Lady
Caroline was evidently impaired, aud
the family at last confessed, with 4 good
sense that reflects honor ON their un-
derstanding as well - their hearts,
that it was possible to prevent but
never to dissolve an attachment; aud
that marriage was the honorable and in
deed tie only alternative that cOuld So
cure her happiness and life" When
Lady Caroline was taken by uer friends
from London TO Bath, that she riigat 0e
separated from her lover, she wrote. it
is said. the song of Robin Adair," and
set it to plaintive Irish tune that she
had heard him sing. Whether written
by Lady Caroline or not, the song is
simply expressive OF her feelings at the
time, and rs it completely corrobOra:es
the circumstances just related, which
were the town talk OF the period though
now little more than . family tradition,
there can be no doubt that they were
the origin of the song.
Year: 1879

"Last week while Z. j. Campbell, OF
North Carolina, was engaged digging
wild ginger on the side of the Roam,
about one and half miles from Cloud
land Hotel. he found the nest of gray
eagle secluded IN a fallen tree
top under the cliff of the mountain,
containing one young eagle. "hiie
examining the nest and its contents,
suddenly he heard loud noise, and
before he could ascertain what 1t was
the Old eagle had struck him in the
face with bill and claws, and taking a
circuit through the air, alighted on a
tree about 200 yards distant, but IN
plain view of the nest. Again the
narent bird made an attack, aiming at
his head. but he avoided heI, and she
struck him on the arm, making slight
wound. She returned to her post oil
observation, but as soon as he attempt
ed to touch the nest containing the
young eagle, she made a third attack
when Mr.. Campbell struck her with a
stick and brought her to the ground
where, after a severe struggle he sue
eeeded in killing her. She measured
seven feet two inches from tip to tip OF
her wings. The male bird was not
seen. The place was wild, unfre-
ouented part of the mountain. 1t has
generally been supposed that the eagle
always built her nest in the clefts oil
the rocks, but this one had her nest in
fallen tree-top, some feet from the
ground, but in spot seldom visited by
man. This bird is the one known a
the gray or bald eagle.
Year: 1879

when l am lying pale and dead,
.onle not dear friends, around my bed,
And pour your loss in deafenei ears
And wash my needless face with tears.
what thrill OF hope or tenderness
VIII beat beneath my burial dress
What look OF gratitude arise


And lift tho lid of sightless ewes


What loving voice escape those lips.
From which no speech or language slips i?
Alas cannot rouse AMI say


IF We lament me will stav."
Speak while hear, and while long
To feel your love is true and strong,
While peace can soothe my troubled Lrow,
Wait no. TO miss me; hold me nowl
Set not your kisses on my cheek.
Nor on my mouth, too cold to speak;
And in your fruitless grief forbear


TO shed that sweetness on my hair.
In fe i long to feel their breath,
But what are kisses worth to Death?
Like blossoms dropped on ice and SHOW,
Like songs when howling tempests blow,
wasted gift, vain caress
That might have been power TO bless.
4 longing answered all in vain,
touch that death must needs dsdain,
That might Z life with joy endow,
Oh If you Kiss me, kiss me now
Remember not when am gone
The deeds did or would have done,
How ruch / loved, how vainly stroye
To find an answer in your love
Nor 70 L H., l.
Since neither life Eor love endures
Say not with I, ars and cries and prayers
Would that we showed her tendererer cares.
Had patience with the faults We knew.
C.uns TO the Leart so warm and true,
That Eow We weep with hopeless pain
And know Will never come again"
Oh. breathe not then the useless vow;
Bat If You love me, love me now.
Nor, standing round my wintry grave
Too late to serve me or to save,
Fling on 1t sll you have to give,
"At last her fOllies We forgive :"
An angel might repel with scorn
Such speech of poor repentance born,
Might weep to see such Lev.te pride
Pass co!dly by cofiin's side.
No. If within your hearts there be
\ hind but slumbering thought of me.
4 memory Of the vanished past,
OF hope, of peace and love at last,
A speechless prayer, a silent sense
That sometimes speaks in my defense,
That saws -0ur life is not too long,
And We, perhaps, We're sonnet mes wrong"
Oh lis en- to that pleading voice
And bid liy ng heart rejoice
II late remorse or grief allow
Forgiveness, then forgive me now.
Year: 1879

I'm THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SEC


OND Judicial District of the State OF Nevada in and
for the County Of Ormsby.-James Gettys plaintiff vs.
Mary Jane Gettys defendant Action brcught IN the DIS
trct Court of the Second judicial District OF the State OF
Nevada for the County Of Ormsby and the com
plant filed in said County Of Ormsby, in the office OF the
Clerk of said District CourtThe State Of Nevada sends
greeting to Mary Jane Gettys defendant You hereby
required to appear action brought against you by the
abve named plaintiff in the District Court OF the Second
Judicial District of the State of Nevada in and for the
County of Ormsby, and to answer the complaint MED
therein IA copy of which accompanies this summons)
within ten davs exclusive of the day of servlcel
after the service you OF this summons-n
served within this county; if served out OF
this county but in this District, within twenty days,
otherwise within forty daysor judgment by default Will
against The said action IS brought 10 OBTAIN


decree divorce disSovng the bonds OF matrmony eX
sting between plaintiff and yourself on the grounds OF
yor having COMMITTEES adultery in the latter part OF the
wear D. 1874 and in the early part of the year A D.
two certain persons, named in COMPLAINT, at various
and diverse times and places and at various ana diverse
times and places down to this date with various Other
persons that to the exact times and places OF SAID
various adult cry, that plaintiff is uniformed he
in the State Of Nevada and upon 1ur-
ter grounds that had the time of your marriage
with plaintiff former husband living in Colorado by name
plaintiffs complaint. And you hereby notified that
YOU fail appear and the said complaint as above
required the said plaintiff will apply to the Court for the
re- demanded in his complaint.


Given under my hand the Seal OF the instruct Court
of the Second Judicial District of the sta OF Nevada In
and for the County of Ormsby, this fifth day OF June IN
the wear of our Lord thousand eight hundred and
seventy nine. ,,,Dc,,.,r C,,


r CoFyry Attorney n Plaintiff. jet
Year: 1879

RECENT arrivals from the new mines of Silver District confirm previous ac- counts of th'. extent and value of the ore deposits. The existence of so much rich ore on the surface and above ground is unparalleled in the history of mining. A town has been laid out at Norton's Land ing on the Colorado river, just 4115 miles by measuI ement from the mines. It is right at the old ferry-house of Duf7s Ferry. It is now probable that the ferry there will be put on again. Mr. Jos. Stein went up to look at the new mines. He says there has been little exaggera- ton in statements of the quantity of ore in sight up there. Its quantity can only be judged from assays that have been made; most of these have been big. Of a lot from the Red Cloud, now at the river waiting for the steamer, 10 sacks sampled 1lS0 ounces silver per ton; and three assays from other sacks yielded 1000 to I0,S60 ounces per ton. Hughes has now six men at work breaking up ore 70 be sacked and shipped; 800 sacks have been sent up to him by land. The most pressing want of the District is transpor- taticn Teams will have to be sent up there by steamboat, as there is now no practicable road from here 10 the mines From there to Norton's Landing good road can be made by few men in one day. Ore is now being packed down to the river by the dozen or so burros taken in by prospectors. Professor Siebeck has just erected substantial assay-olfice of stone, and expects to have his hands full, as much of the ore is something new to the boys. An assay was made by him lately of groupings that look like thoroughly burned cinder, ard have been considered worthless. They yielded at the rate of Sl45 per ton in silver This kind of ore occurs in great quantity, and will receive attention as soon as the excitement caused by ores so much richer subsidies. The rich body Of the Red Cloud continues to improve as work progresses. Work has been started on the Nellie Kenyon, an extension of the Red Cloud which shows the same crop pings of ore along its entire length. Norton and Millar have struck it very well on some of their claims Accompany of Mexican miners are taking out good ore on the Trinidad Good accounts come from all the new finds.