smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1877

Up to the period when colt has q
full set of teeth the peculiar character
of them is q good indication Of the age
Of the animal. After that the age of the
horse is indicated by the wearing down
Of the teeth. When colt is year old
he has cut ~ nippers and l6 grinders.
During the second year the permanent
teeth begin to appear and the nippers
become worn. During the third year
the milk or first teeth fall out and are
replaced by permanent teeth, which are
larger than the first ones. The grind
ers are also increased to six in each jaw.
AT 5 years the mouth is complete. Af-
ter years no precise reliance can be
placed on the teeth as an indication Of
age, as it is obvious much depends on
the manner Of feeding the horse. II he
is pasturcd to any extent the teeth be-
come worn down sooner than II he had
been fed on soft food.
Year: 1877

The Richmond State says correctly that
Mrs. Jackson should be sacred from the i'm
pudent intrusion of these "interviewers. I"
When they invade the presence of ladies
and the sanctity Of private life, it is about
time to put down the brakes
Year: 1877

One of our exchanges tells of man who
at his death bcqucathed to his widow ten
thousand dollars as wedding gift in the
event of her second marriage What refine
mcnt Of cruelty to throw temptation in
widows way like that
Year: 1877

PEANUTs-As we are in the midst of
planting time for peanuts, and as we have
received inquiries from several parties as to
the method and policy of making them a
specially for reason given, We venture to
publish another article upon the subject of
the cultivation cf the peanut, particularly
as it differs in some respects from the arti-
cles already published. A friend in Horny
County. fthiS fate, writes us as follows:


The peanut is a profitable crop in this
section, and is worth from 81 25 to 50 so
per bushel, according to quality and hand
ling. Sandy loan suits them best, and shell
lime and surface from the hammock are ex-
cellent fertilizers The land should be pre-
pared by thorough breaking. and laid off in
thirtyinc checks. Two peanuts should
be planted in each check. Shell before
planting and select the seed. Cultivate
with sweeps entirely, and as much upon n
level as possible. running the burrows both
ways, and using narrower sweeps as the
punches branch out. Chop through twice
with hoe Keep the land as level IS pos
sible. Any time after the middle of April
and before the 1st of June is the time for
planting When the leaves become spot
ted, in the fall, the crop is ready to be har-
vested, and, if the nuts arc dug before frost,
the tops furnish the finest kind of forage for
Chat can be seen, there will be left in the
ground enough to fattcn at least one hog to
every acre. From forty to fifty bushels per
acre is fair crop in this vicinity.


We think from what we have published
that peanuts, where the soil suits, must be
a remunerativc crop. We like that idea of
the refuse fattening the hogs. IF our far
mers only knew it, how easy it would be for
them to grow their own meat. Five acres
of red oats to the mule and one acre of pin
ders to the hog for $50 pounds of bacon
needed, with potatoes, chufas; peas, and
little corn, will make any farm in South
Carolina sef:sustaining, and give the farmer
his cotton crop as net income. But these
little things are too troublesome. They de-
mand too much Of our time, which we cant
spare from the cotton crop. Hence most of
us plant cotton to excess, and grow poorer
every ycar.-AIKEN IN Ncws und Courier.
Year: 1877

Some folks are very charming at even
ing parties, but surprise them in the
morning when not looking for company,
and the enchantment is gone. There is
good sense in the following advice to
young ladies:


Your every day toilet is part of your
character. A little girl who looks like a
''fury" or a ''sloven," in the morning, is
not to be trusted, however finely she may
look in the evening. No matter how hum
BILE your room may be, there are eight
things it should contain: q mirror, wash
stand, soap, towel, comb, hair brush, nail
brush and toothbrush. These are just as
essential as your breakfast, before which
you should make good use of them. Pa
rents who fail to provide their children
with such appliances not only make q
great mistake, but commit sin of omis-
sion.


Look tidy in tbe morning, and after
dinner-work is over improve your toilet.
Make it rule of your daily life to ''dress
up" for the afternoon. Your dress may
not, or need not, be anything better than
calico; but with ribbon or some bit of
ornament, you can have an air of self-re-
spect and satisfaction, that invariably
comes with being well. dressed.


A girl with fine sensibilities cannot
help feeling embarrassed and awkward in
ragged and dirty dress, with her hair
unkempt, should a neighbor come in.
Moreover, your self-respect should de-
mand the decent apparelling of your
body. You should make it a point to
look as well as you can, even if you know
nobody will see you but yourself.
Year: 1877

Whenever fly, or other insect, a small
flying seed, quickIime, dust, or auy other
minute object, gets into the eye, do not
adopt the common habit of rubbing or
even of washing with water, but gently
raise, or get gentle hand to raise for
you, the eyelid, and bend the head forward.
In keeping thus the eyelid elevated, and


the eye quiescent for few moments, one
feels the flow of tears starting from the
organ which seldom fails to bring along
with it the cause of the pain, or at least to
carry it toward the corner of the eye next
to the nose, from whence it may be re-
moved by a fine handkerchief folded to a
point. If this operation is not sufficient,
then finger ought to be passed frequent
ly, yet gently, over the eyelid, from the
exterior corner of the eye to the interior
corner, by which means the substance is
made to descend toward the lachrymal
glands, from where it may be drawn by
fine hair pencil. If the irritating sub
stance still remains, then we are further
instructed that the upper eyelid must be
taken as before, and kept elevated as
much as possible, and the eye being then
turned toward the nose very fine camel's
hair pencil, dipped in cream, oil, or per-
fectly fresh butter (without an atom of
salt in it, remember), must be introduced


between the eyelids and the body of the
eye, beginning atthe exterior corner, and
ending at the interior corner. If the fine
hair pencil is not successful you will be
almost sure to succeed with one rather
larger. Should all these efforts fail,
which is extremely unlikely if they are
properly performed, do not set to work
rubbing or washing the eye, as you must
obtain professional assistance. Be sure
to bathe the eye frequently in cold water
as soon as, and for some time after, the
irritating substance has been extracted.
Year: 1877

In spite of the example set by Scott
and Goethe, let me observe that nothing
interferes 30 much with brain work as
over-eating. The intellectual workman
requires nourishment of the best quality,
but the quantity ought always to be we'll
within the capacity of his digestive pow
ers. The truth appears to be, that while
the intellectual life makes large demands
upon nutrition-for cerebral activity can
not go forward without constant supplies
of force, which must come ultimately
from what we have eaten-this kind of
life, being sedentary,.is unfavorable to
the work of digestion. Brain-workers
can not eat like sportsmen and farmers
without losing many hours in torpor,
and yet they need nutrition as much as
if they led active lives. The only way
out of this difficulty is to take care that
the food is good enough for a moderate
quantity of it to maintain the physical
and mental powers. The importance of
scientific cookery can hardly be exagger-
ated. This is one Of those matters which
people can not be brought to consider
seriously; but cookery in its perfection
the great science Of preparing food in
the best way suited to our uses, is really
the most important of all sciences, and
the arts. The wonderful theory that the
most ignorant cookery is the most favor
able to health is only fit for the dark
ages. 1t is grossly and stupidity untrue
A scientific cook will keep you in regu-
lar health, when an ignorant one will
offer you the alternative of starving or
indigestion. -Hamerton.
Year: 1877

PRESIDENT SEELYE the other day in
his speech at the Congregational Festi-
val in Boston told how at Calcutta he
was the guest of cultivated Hindu
gentleman, on the occasion of brilliant
social festival.


"But among them all no females were
present. We were welcomed very cor
daily by the host, who was very Guilt
vated man, judge of the high court at
Calcutta, who spoke English as well as l
did, but who was, with all his culture,
devout participstor in this service OF
idolatry. In the course of OuF>conVersa
ton, 1 asked him why he did not take
his wife out with him when he went to
ride upon the Madam (the Madam being
a superb driveway in Calcutta, where at
the close of each day the wealthy resi-
dents, with magnificent equipages, are
seen, but among whom no woman OF the
better class would ever appear with her
husband) His reply was at once: She
does not wish to CO. Which l suppose
was the literal truth. She had not
thought that it was possible for her to
appear in public with her husband, and
no Hindu would think of such thing"


"She does not wish to go" to the polls
is lot a conclusive argument against te-
male suffrage.-1he Independent.
Year: 1877

WASHINGTON, ID. C., November 22-
The Senate committee on privileges and
election this morning closed the evidence
in the kellOggSpotfordc case and decided to
make up their report after hearing one
half hours further argument from each
side, these arguments To take place this
afternoon Immediately after the adjourn
ment OF the Senate. The vote in the COM
mittee this morning, though not on motion
of the question, was indicative that the
final vote in the committee will be six to
three in favor Of seating Kellogg.
Year: 1877

A TINES reporter, who has heretofore been
opposed to having hogs kept OF the streets, Is
now prepared To make any kind of statement
that will cause them TO be penned up. While
crossing Shawnee street yesterday afternoon,
he was thrown to the ground by two hun
dr-d FOUNDER rum ng between his legs much
10 his modification and The. amusement of
those who saw The occurrence. We like hosS
IN Their place, but think Ihey look better
dead.
Year: 1877

GENTLEMAN who wished to express a peck
of apples TO n friend in New York, day be-
fore yesterday, found that the cnsI OF such a
transaction would be just even three dollars.
He sent the apples.
Year: 1877

1T would not be the hardest thing in the
world Ia have the center of Delaware street
from Second Ia Fifth, raised abouf two feet
with macadam aud such movement would
certainly meet he hearty appreciation OF all
the business men ON that street
Year: 1877

Mr. ISAAC CoRLErTE, who was some time
ago injuTs 10y being thrown from his wagon
on Broadway, i not yet well nor likely to be-
for some time. He has been confined TO his
home south OF this city for over two months
Year: 1877

THERE seems To be some inclination on
the part of the chairman Of the committee
on claims, in the council To want Ia know
why some bills are so much larger than they
should be. There is more true economy in
this than in any other movement that could
be suggested.
Year: 1877

shall report upon, and providing that the
commissioners appointed by the President
to report upon the exhibition at large, shall
he also designated, and the assistant COM
missioner-ceneral to perform the duties OF
commissioner general in case OF The latter's
death or inability, and, in conclusion, strik-
ing out the provision for an exhibit by the
executive department of this government
Year: 1877

Hackney Is having his warehouse
on the Ievee moved further back from
the river, raising the foundation six
or eight feet above the old site, aHd
otherwise fixing it so that it can De
easily converted into an elevator.
Year: 1877

- Church Howe was IN town sever
a days last week and it was amusing
10 the boys to watch his trueuIent or
gan grinder trotting around after
him. 4 dog i very truly said to be
the most faithful OF our domestic ami
mall
Year: 1877

They had big hail storm cut on
Middle Creek. one dav last week.
which they think had the effect Of
killing most Of the young gra=shop-
pers about that locality
Globe.


0 give us q rest
Year: 1877

The house Of Wm. WhittOn,
OAK Greek Seward county. Neb-, was
burned s few days ago and two Of his
little sons perished in the flames. The
cause Of the shocking affair was the
breaking Of q kerosene lamp knock
ed of the table on TO the floor.
Year: 1877

A young man of eighteen or twenty, a
student in university, took q walk one
day with professor who was commonly
called the Students friend, such was his
kindness to the yonng men whom it was
his Office to instruct.


W hllc they were now walking tOgeth-
er. and the professor was seeking to lead
the conversation to grave subjects, they
saw pair of old shoes lying in the path,
which they supposed belonged to poor
man who had nearly finished his days
work.


The young student turned TO the pro-
iessor, saying, .Let us play the man a
trick. We will hide his shoes and con-
ceal ourselves behind these bushes, and
watch to see his perplexity when he cam
not find them"


"My dear friend answered the pro-
fcssor, "we must never amusc ourselves
at the expense of the poor. But YOU
are rich, and may give yourself much
greater pleasure by means of this poor
man. Put crown-piece, if YOU have
them, in each shoe, and then we will
hide ourselves


The student, luckily having two
crown-peaces, did so, and then placed
himself, with the professor, behind the
bushes hard by, through which they
could easily watch the laborcr, and see
whatever wonder or joy he might OK
press.


The poor man soon finished his work.
and came across the field to the path
where he had left his coat and shoes.
While he put on his coat he slipped one
foot into one ofhis shoes. Feeling some-
thing hard he stopped down and found
the crown. Astonishment and wonder
were upon his countenance. lie gazed
upon the crown turned il round, and
looked again aud again; then he looked
round on all sides, bnt could see no one.
Now he put the money in his pocket
and proceeded to put on the other shoe
but what was his astonishment when he
found the other crown! His feelings
overcame him. He fell upon his knees,
looked up to heaven and uttered loud
and fervent thanksgiving, in which he
spoke of his wife sick and helpless, and
his children, who by some unknown
hand would be saved from peri,hing.


The young man stood there, deeply az
fected, and with tears in his ewes.


'Now," said the professor, "are YOU
not better pleased than if Won had
played your intended trick q


ooh, dear sir" answered the youth,
''yon have taught me alesson now that |
will never forget. feel now the truth
of the words which never before nm
derstood-'It is more blessed TO give
than to receive = Selected.
Year: 1877

Why is it that persons are SO slow in
recognizing the truth of the proposition
that alcohol in the human system, even
in moderate quantities, is a poison, aud
that the only sensible and safe course to
pursue is to abstain from il altogether;
Even though they may always succeed
in controlling their appetilcs-rontimr
to drink moderately themselves, which
is seldom the case. they seem entirely
oblivious TO the fact Oft fearful liability
of transmitting to their offspring diseas-
cd and uncomfortable appetiles. There
is no question but that inebriety. both
in the use of intoxicating drink, and
tobacco, is frequently hereditary. Lea
all reflect upon their responsibility
touching this matter Christim Stand
ard and Home journal.
Year: 1877

In Ready Made Clothing I am
proud to say, fear no Competor, 1
care not who he Is! Let any man
who wants a Suit OF Good Clothing
come to me, aud I shall convince him
that he can select from a Good.
Prime, New Stock, better than from
q stock which has been culled.
Year: 1877

There does not seem to be any
near prospect of a settlement OF
the Calcasieu log imbroglio. The
laws delay" is illustrating itself
among the poor settlers and caus-
ing untold and indefinite hard
ships. From reports we are inclin,
ed to believe that the United States
Commissioner specially charged
with the temporary adjudication of
affairs is giving satisfaction locally,
as also the appraisers appointed Ivy
the United States courts; but a
deputy, named Gainey is causing
considerable annoyance aid unne-
cessary delay among the litigants.
The present prosecution, Or: more
properly, persecution, is entailing
great miseries upon the majority of
the people in Calcasieu. The law,
strangely enough, empowers set
tier to cut only such timber as may
be necessary to the erection OF his
homestead abode. 1t is obvious
that in order to make this home
stead capable Of atfording susten-
ance the land must be cleared, and
where settler is prevented from
thus clearing his lands, there
are 20 means of arriving at the sup
port necessary to the maintenance
Of himself and family. He is mere~
ly privileged to build his little cab
in and possibly some adjoining ten
ements, and the act does not allow
him to cultivate more than the lit
tic ground thus cleared. 1t is OBJ
vious that such an act would be
construed widely, and that the
settlers would consider themselves
entitled to cut more timber, that
they might have an opportunity of
cultivat:ng soil sufficient to sup
port themselves and their families.
It has been a favorite scheme of
successive Administrations to open
up such a war against the timber
men, and after imposing much
hardship, to let the subject lie fat
and undetermined. The present
war is within the programme, but
it is operating seriously to the de-
trimen: of poor settlers and grim
starvation stares many in the face
This is aggravated by marshals OF
the type of Gainey, and it is alike
to the interest of the GoverDmen,
and Of the logmen that the matte


should be brought to a speedy set
tlement.
Year: 1877

Thcfollowing were the receipts and shipments
Of the leading articles OF produce in this city
during the forty Eight hours ending at O'Clock
on Monday morning, and for the corresponding
time last year:
Year: 1877

New YORK, May 5.-A Salt Lake dis
patch states the feeling aroused throughout
the United States by the testimony at Jno
D, Lees trial relative to the Mountain
Meadows massacre has led the Latter Day
Saints to appreheDd the arrest of Brigham
Young and other heads Of their church
accused of sanctioning the COM omission of
that horrible crime The Saints have
determined to resist any movement against
Brigham Young by federal authorities and
to this end they are secretly arming and
drilling Orders have been privately issued
by military commanders of the famous
Nauvoo legion, requiring that organization
to be in readiness for active service on the
2Ist of the present month. Night meet.
ings and drills are going on in Salt Lake
City itself and it is reported that Brigham
Young asserted within the last few DAYS
that the Mormons, who have been driver
so often and SO far, will be driven no lon
ger. Four boxes of breech loading rifles
were shipped last week to the southern
settlements from the co operation store a
| Salt Lake City.
Year: 1877

Spring is trying season. Indications OF SICK
ness should at once be attended to. Fatal diseases
may be caused by allowing the bowels to become
constipated and the system to remain in dlsor-
dered condition rntil the disorder has time to de-


veloD ilself. An ounce of prevention is worth a
pound of cure, is an old and truthful saying.
Therefore, we advise all who are troubled with the
complaints now very prevalent headache. indiges-
ton, disordered liver, want of appetite nausea, or
feverish skin, to take, without delay, Schenck's
Mandrake Pills. We know of no remedy so harm
less and decisive in its action. 1t at once strikes
at the root of the disease and produces healthy
tone to the system. People never need suffer from
any disease arising from disordered condition OF
the liver they would take this excellant medicine
when they feel the first indications of the malady-
Families leaving home for the summer months
should take three or four boxes of these pills with
them. They have almost instaneous effect


They will relieve the patient of headache in one oil
two hours, and will rapidly cleanse the liver o
surrounding bile, and will effectually prevent
bilious attack They are sold by all Druggist
Year: 1877

WASHINGTON, May 5.-No trouble was
anticipated by army officers on account of
the failure of appropriations, since it was
expected the bill would be passed early in
the session, but the postponement of an
extra session was a great surprise to them
and nearly every bureau chief in the war
department sees some difficulty ahead, all
of which they mentioned to the secretary
of war this morning. Sec'y McCreary has
directed the paymaster general to prepare
statement showing the number of meu
whose terms will expire between July
aud Oct. Is. Such statement will be sub
mitted to the president. and the subject ol
an extra session will again be considered
by the cabinet on Tuesday next.
Year: 1877

Catarrb in its extent and destructive force stands
next to Consumption, and is closely allied to it;
for In certain constitutions the transitions from one
to the other is only question of time. is there
fore singular thing that those afflicted with il
should not make ii the object OF their lives to rid
cannot in the chronic stage effect cure, even
bring the system rnder its influence fully. In
many such cases the bones and cartilage of the


nose are eaten away the organs of hearing Of see
ing, and of tasting, affected to be rendered


useless, The uyulva SO nlongated and inhamed to
| Droducea constant and distressing cough. The re-


turn to health must necessarily be slow under the


most favorable circumstances, when seriously af


cied; but as the evden of its great value daily
comes to hand, we become more and more satisfied


that there does not exist of Catarrh that car
not be cured by iudicious aud persistent use O
| SANFoRDs RADICAL CURE FOR CATARRH The re


lief in every case obtained from the first dose is
indication of whatit will do when the system Ii
| brought constitutional!y under its influence.
| SANFORD S RADICAL CURE Is sold by all whole
sale and retail druggists throughout the United
| States. Price 81.
Year: 1877




Present events would seem to in.
dicate that the Eastern troubles
WILDE brought to speedy close BY
the discontinue and defeat of the
Turkish forces. Everyone seems to
be deeply Interested in the progress
of the war; but since England's pro-
clamation of neutrality, the interest
is perhaps something akin to a feel
ing recently expressed by a fellow
who, after going up the Sound from
here and returning, said there was
nothing up there to entertain him
during his stay, except that house
burned down and left family desti-
tute. s t.n ia.nF ~