smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1878

having been hurriedly written, and
lis broken and soiled condition led
Judge Leonard to suspect that it
had been carried some distance by
a negro to be secretly mailed. At
ter writing other letters and wait
ing anxiously for replies, he became
convinced that the parents of the
lady were not acting in good faith,
and he determined to visit Cuba.
A week or two before his departure
he called on the President, and, in
forming him Of his trouble, the lat
ter wrote to the consul general, re-
questing him to ascertain, if posi-
bic, the situation and whereabouts
Of the lady. In due time the Judge
received a cable dispatch from
Havana informing him that his
sweetheart had been sent to a plan
tation. He then determined to 20
to Cuba. he called on the Spanish





minister at Washington, and, max
ing known to him his trouble, OBJ
tanned a letter from that official to
the captain general of Cuba, recon-
mending him to do whatever was
proper to aid Judge Leonard in his
delicate mission. The Sympathies
Of Nine. Mantilla were also enlisted
in behalf Of Judge Leonard, and
that lady wrote such a letter as a
lady would write in such a case,
urging the captain general to do
everything possible to unite the
lovers. With these letters Judge
Leonard sailed for Havana, where
he duly arrived. Nothing was heard
from him directly till yesterday.
when friend received a letter writ.
ten by him from Havana on March
9TH, in which he said he had seen
the lady in presence of her parents.
No details as to the success of his
mission were furnished, but from
the general tone of despondency
pervading the letter his friend be.
lieves he failed to obtain the con.
sent of the parents to his addresses
to their daughter. The announce
ment of his death was a painful
surprise. Judge Leonard was thirty
two years of age, and was born a
Chester, Penn. He graduated a
Harvard in 1867, studied civil Law
in Germany, and received the de
gree Of Doctor of Laws from thJ
university at Heidelberg. He wa
a widower, and has two childrel
now at school in Germany.
Year: 1878

Twenty Thousand People
old ard young, every week. It is just to say
that the patrons of the WESTERN
METHODIST belong to tho best class Of
community.


We desire our business men to make note
Of the above facts before completing their
advertising arrangements for the coming
season.


We use our best efforts to keep our columns
free of all irregular and irresponsible adver-
tisinsi for many good people seeing an ad-
vortisemsnt in paper, especially their
church paper, take it as guarantee of re-
'pOnsibility. Such confidence should not ts
abused when it can be helped. We want,
therefore.
Year: 1878

This evening the fair for the benefit Of
the German Catholic Church of the s,crsd
Heart, commences in the Institute Hall.
As this church is such beautiful addition
to the churches Of our city, and was com
mensed and built in such poor and hard
times; it deserves and surely needs the
patronage Of every well-nesnins citizen
Al the fair very elegant vestnent cbasu,
BILE valued at about 800, will be voted for
by the respective congregations.
Year: 1878

REL L.


G. DAY, ESQ, DEAR SIR:-The tone
of the article to which you sign your
name and which is published in the Re
publican of Thursday, comes very near
to insolence, charity would cover, the
multitude of your sins of ignorance, and
sweeten the disgust which intelligent and
deep feeling men, have for your pratings
about subject, which they know, you
do not comprehend. They have read
your platitudes about morals; your ad-
vice to..restrain, and disavow, what you
are pleased to call unlawful, and revolu-
tionary acts, and ideas; and have been
convinced that you "hang on to the tail
end" of that party, in society, which un-
truthfully and hypocritically assumes a
superior morality. They know you well
enough, to know, that you do not despise
the crumbs which fall to the sycophants,
who secure the crimes against humanity
because the guilty have become rich by
their SHINING.


If you "have never been of the sort
which ran with the multitude, or clung
to parties for gain," how comes it that
you are the public advocate and defender
of those who can see no just course of
complaint, or wrong done to those whom
suffering has made desperate? If you have
no AK to grind, why keep your "littie
hdtchet," so prominently upon the public
grind stone? Ifyou have no motive but to
do good, please tell us what.. t..sweetens the
compliments of the half dozen men, who
praise your


You claim to being in the advance of
parties, is simply ridiculous, so much so
that it becomes funny.


Please tell us, how farm feet and in
ches-you are ahead of us. And tell us
how you would cure the ills we suffer,
condense your very profuse thoughts; and
it may be that thing will be rebutted by
other thoughts, "as living, and PRACTICAL"
as those you cultivate.


And if you would accept advice, please
do not deal in gaming slang, about a
show of hands; this subject deserves bet
ter of you in whom 'brains, and moral
force" play so effectively.


Evidently you aim your last expression
of "living, and practical thought"(?) at
some one whose dissent from your views,
has become known to you; If so please
do not mistake the man, and accuse
him wrongfully. l have never before
thought it worth the trouble to criticise
your labors; and offer to do so, only hop
ing, either to convince you of an error, or
to prevent your misleading another.


Respectfully,


VALE.
Year: 1878

t. The democratic Convention which was
adjourned from Worcester TO Boston met
on Wednesday,. the 25th inst. IN Faneuil
Hall aud nominated full straight demo
cratic ticket headed by Hon, Josiah o.
Abbott for Governor. There are Hcw
three tickets before the people Of that
state, namely, the regular democratic, the
republican, aud the Butler ticket, The
democratic Convention at Boston very
properly repudiated the proceedings q
the Butler mob at Worcester, and placed
the democratic party of that state IN tnelr
proper relations before the people Dy
nominating ticket of reliable demo
Gratis as the true and regular representa-
tiyes Of the party Whatever may b'
the result of the contest in the Old Bay
state this fall, at least one thing is very
certain, that the honest aud straight for


ward democrats of the state do not pro
pose to give way, or form any alliance will
the element Of which Ben Butler is tn


fitting exponent and chief representative
Buffers withdrawal from the republican
party does not make him . democrat by


long ways, and the democracy Of Massa
chusetts repudiate any connection wit


his candidature. t.. taea
Year: 1878

Both the Democratic and Republican
State conventions were in session yester-
day, the former at Syracuse and the latter
at Saratoga. The notable characteristic
Of the Democratic convention was the
adoption ofa platform in which the fuau-
cial plank is as follows: Gold and silver
coin, and paper convertible at the will OF
the holder into coin, should constitute the
only currency. 1t was hoped by the enc
mies of democracy that split would arise
and the party become divided upon local
interests, but the convention did its work
without dangerous disagreement, and the
party will undoubtedly be united in its OPP
position to the Republican party.


The convention at Saratoga also present
ed much more harmonious appearance
than had previously been predicted. 1t
is understood that Senator Conkling yield
ed 80 far as not to make his reelection to
the United States Senate prominent
point Of the canvass. and the admiuistra-
ton party iu turn refrained from requiring
any special endorsement at the hands OF
the convention. The financial part Of the
platform adopted. insists that the green
back, instead of being dishonored aud de
preclated, shall be made as good as homes
coin. and that our currency shall be mad'
the best currency by making all parts o
it, whether paper or coin, equivalent, con
vertible, secure and steady" The mastery
ingenuity of seeming to say great dea
and mean nothing, certainly was never bet
ter exempIifed than by the phraseology o
their platform. Both sectioRsOf the partl
profess to be satisfied with the action o
the convention aud have joined hands t
contest the issue with the democrats.


There is every reason to suppose on tn
state ticket the democrats will be the win
nsrs, but the Infamous partizan districtin
of the state may at the same time give tn
republicans majority in the legislature
New York for years has presented tn
spectacle OF republican majority in th
legislature while the democratic msjorit
on the state ticket ranged from thirty
6fty thousand, The solution Of such a
anomoly is TO be found 10 the swipGliI
manner of making Hp the representativ
and senatorial districts without regard


right or justice, and in refusing TO redi
trict from year to year knowing the resu
would be democratic legislature and Il
election of democratic United Stat
senator 10 place of Mr.. Conkling.


Indiana was manipulated in the san
way for Mortons benefit, and our ow
state to a large extent to accomplish


like purpose in favor of the republican
Year: 1878

We notice that an assurance comes from Adj
1ninisraon circles that the Collector OF the port Of
New York, General C. A. Arthur. is to remain undis
turbed in his office aud The performance Of his duties
President Hayes Such have been the efforts D various
quarters TO obtain his removal that he has been
brought cOnspicuOusly before the whole country,
and. although his trials may have subjected him
to much annoyance rejection. he and his friends
cannot but be grateful at the result No common man
could through such furnace and escape unharmed
To him the crucible has only been an instrument for
bringing out fully character that Is as pure as
gold No secret intrigue. public commission no rival
foes, ali the weapons used against Him. nave been
successful Standing to-day, he ever has the most
courteous the most popular the abest Collector of this
great port now let him have peace.
Year: 1878




1t is learned at a late hour tonight that the
Board waxed that the President was Obliged 10
summary end the session 10 prevent open rupture.
Key who has hitherto been passive factor In the Cab
fnet discussions took very active and positiye
part in to-day's debate He took very decided
ground In opposition to Sherman and McCrary
These two WORTHLESS were eager TO interfere AT
once-favored putting down what they were
pleased 10 term mob violence In New-Oreans and re.
precision Of the retel spirit by the srong arm Of the
Year: 1878

military If necessary Kew opposed this doctrine vgor
ousy and asserted that the affair State aar and
that neither the President the Cabinet, nor Congress-
ought interfere with the of the law in Louisi
The discussion heated and may result In


change in the Cabinet Indeed. Key intimated tnat II
the old policy OF Federal interference to be revived
he could not remain In the Cabinet.
Year: 1878

A letter was received yesterday from Sec
retary Sherman by Appraiser butcher. nstrucng him
to request the resignation Of five assistant appraisers
The resignations forwarded TO Washington last
night Mr. butcher states that there is no cause for
complaint against the appraisers but the changes
made by the REORGANIZATION OF the department
Year: 1878

From The Cincinnati Gdzstte.
General Ben Butler has ready resolution
20 declare that the House lost confidence III the ad
mmistraon OF the Treasury Department This Is TO be
fred OF after the passage OF the Bland bill This Is good
Then Secretary sherman declare that he has lost con
1dence IN tie House Then the confidence VIII be even
He gbt preface IL with decla that he never nad
much confidence in General Butler.
Year: 1878

WHY NOT CIRCULATE IT


iBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.


WASHINGTON, Feb At is unfortunate that
Senator Bayard's delivery is not moro attractive,
and that Senators on both sides of the silver aues-
tion could not have been induced to listen to him
to-day, for his speech was one Of the soundest and
most effective that has been read in the
Senate since the present debate began Mr..
Bayard showed statesmanlike comprehension
of the whole subject and of its bearing
upon the interests of all classes of people, laborers
~ well as capitalists; and he presented his facts
Year: 1878

IRY- -TFLEaRAPH THE TRIBUSE.l


WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-'riIe House Com NIT tee on
Pacific Railroads has changed its report once agreed
upon in regard to the Northern Pacific Railroad. 1t
now proposes that instead of requiring the Northern
Pacific TO construct it's main line to Seattle and the
branch from that point across the Cascade Noun
tains it will declare by bill forfeiture of the
branch grant and restore the lands withdrawn there
ON 10 settlement except the odd sections on the Pny-
alIub branch and that is confined to twenty miles
on each side OF the construction line instead OF forty
miles as by the original grant.
Year: 1878

Tien-Tsin, the scene of this great calamity,
is city Of about 100000 people sixty-ve miles south
east of Pekng II is the junction Of the River Peho
with the Grand Canal and the port Of Picking
Ii formerly place OF great wealth and extensive
trade
Year: 1878

ALA " ALA, Dec ~, lSlS-


EDITOR STATESNAN-. ir: The suggestion in
YOUR issue Of last evening in regard to tie
Christmas tree for the little ones would h..
gladly taken up, We're it not for the fact, which
must be made known, that the kind hearts Of
many of our lib raj citizens have been taxed
during the past two months by the demand
made upon their packets for repairing and i'm
proving the church and rectory. II behores Us
to acknowledge that TIE response to our call
was in every instance noble and willing one
Much. therefore, as | have the interest Of the
Sunday School at heart, and would wish the
little ones a tree burdened with presents, | am
loathe as the saying is, - to ride willing horse
to death" Yet there is pleasant time in con-
temptation. We have procured the Court
House, and propose a sociable ENJOYABLE, as
well Il refreshing happy Christmas evening.
Meanwhile the ladies are soliciting for dena
tions Of fruit. cake, &c, and Will not forget to
call at the STATESMAN Office. / know you are
not in the habit of keeping cake at the office,
although, peradventure, a recent wedding
might have sent you some, which We would
not ask nor W n you to give us for the world :;
vet if you cannot give cake. know You have
plenty Of pie always at hand Yours, with
thanks. The RECTOR
Year: 1878

EN- THE DISTRICT COURT OF rHE


Second judicial District Of the State Of Nevada in
and for the County Of ormsbyLester Haskell plaintiff
Sarah N Haskell defendant. Action brought in the
of the Second Judicial District of the State
Of Nevada in and for the County Ornsby and the
plant fled in said County of Orsby in the Office Of the
Clerk said District Court The State Nevada sends
greeting to Sarah M Haskell defendant You hereby
required appear action brought against by the
named plaintiff in the District Court Of the Second
Judic al District of the State of Nevada in and for the
County of Ornsby, and to answer the complaint filed
therein "a copy OF which accompanies this summons)
exclusive Of the day Of service after the
service of this summons-if served within this
county served Of this county but in this District
within days otherwise within forty daysOr judg
by default will be taken against YOU The said action
brought dissolve the bonds Of matrimony existing be-
you and said plaintiff the ground of adultery,
an alleged against you by said plaintiff all of which is
fully and specifically set forth in the plaintiffs
plant file in my office. And you hereby
notified that you fail to appear and the said
pant above required the said plaintiff will apply to the
Court for the relief demanded in his said complaint


~. Given under my hand, and the Seal of the Dis
j trct Court of the Second Judicial District Of the


State of Nevada in and for the County Of Ornsby
+-' this 18th day of November, in the year Of our
Lord thousand eight hundred and seventy eight


ALFRED HELM Clerk.
TRENhoR COFFIN Attorney for Plaintiff


nOvI430d
Year: 1878

He is rich who is poor enough to be
generous.


To extol ones own virtue is to make a
vice of it.


About a pint of tears go to every
pleasure, taking the world over.


Who has not known ill fortune never
knew himself or his own virtue.


We must not contradict, but in
struct him that contradicts us for a
mailman is not cured by another rum
ming mad also.


Every man has something to do
which he neglects; every man has
faults to conquer which he delays to
combat.


Have the courage to speak your
mind when it is necessary to do SO, and
hold Jour tongue when it is prudent
that You should do so.


Truth is torch, but one of enormous
size so that we try to sling past it in
rather a blinking fashion, for fear it
should burn us.


Character is always known. Thefts
never enrich; aims never impoverish
murder will speak out of stone walls.
The least admixture of lie-for exam
pie, the smallest mixture of vanity, the
east attempt to make a good impress
sion, favorable appearance-will In
stantly vitiate the effect ; but speak the
truth, and all nature aud all spirits
help you with unexpected furtherance.


1t was finely said by Socrates that
the shortest and most direct road to
popularity is "for man to be the
same that he wishes to be taken for. u
People are egregiously mistaken if they
think they can ever attain to permanent
popularity by hypocrisy, by mere out.
side appearances, and by Disgusting not
only Their language but their looks.
True popularity takes deep root, and
spreads itself wide but the false falls
away like blossoms for nothing that is
false can be lasting.
Year: 1878

took out faded bouquet. She trembled
as she did 50.


"Untie it unite it r. said Monsieur
DescOudraies.


She united the bouquet, and found the
note which had been hidden there forty
two years Both of them remained
silent. l wished to go, but Monsieur
Descoudraies rose.


Madame De Lorgerel took his hand,
and said: "You are right. We must
not let this memory Of youth in our
hearts pass before two old faces like
ours. Let us avoid anything so redicu-
lous, which would degrade the noble
sentiment which will perhaps make us
happy the remainder of our lives. Do
not return for some days"


Since that evening, Descoudraies and
Madame De Lorgerel scarcely ever quit.
ted each others society. There exists
between them a sentiment such as ]
never before beheld. They go over to-
gether all the minute details of that love
which twas never explained nor expressed.
They have thousand things to tell each
other; they love in retrospection. They
would much like to be married; but
they dare not, SO much does ridicule
often mar our purest wishes.


n. B.-Young ladies, always unite
and well examine any anonymous bou,
quet you may.receive, for lover is more
agreeable at twenty than at sixty; and
forty years OF expectation is really nc
inkaI
Year: 1878

To make beautiful counterpane for
the bed, with very little expense, buy
two and three quarters yards of fine
unbleached ten-quarter sheeting; fasten
in quilting frames in the same manner
as bed quilts were fastened in former
days. Then, with common sail needle
or very coarse yarn needle, draw candle
wicking through the cloth in any design
previously drawn upon the cloth with a
lead pencil. To follow the lines of the
flowers, stars, wheels, crosses or what
ever the designs may be, draw or sew
the wicking through with the coarse
needle in small stitches, leaving it quite
loose on the upper side in little uniform
loops. When the pattern has all been
worked il in this way by the wicking cut
all the loops on the upper side with
sharp scissors. Rather q homely bed
spread it now looks to be, but take it
from the frames and shake it we'll, and
you will be surprised at your own work.
The wicking will form itself into little
tassels, which, however, may need a
little trimming and evening with the
scissors if this is the first attempt; after
little experience the stitches can be
made very even and true. But how
yellow and frail it looks. Then dip il
in cold water and lay it on the snow or
grass to bleach, two or three days, OF
until very white. After this the cloth
will be sufficiently thick and the tassels
of wicking shrunken in till they are firm
as embroidery and the appearance upon
! the bed is attractive and beautiful.
Those who do not know how they are
made would never suspect from what
ordinary materials they were put togeth
er. If the stitches are put in at the dis
tance of an inch apart all over the sur
face, in uniform way, the whole has
very pleasing effect when finished, ant
it is well for inexperienced persons t.
try this way at first and the more com
plicated pattern afterward.
Year: 1878

Many odd bits of time are allowed to
to go to waste which, if improved, would
produce astonishing results. History is
is full of examples of those who have
risen to eminence by simply using in
proper manner leisure moments. A
person can become proficient in a sol
ence or language by snatching fifteen
or twenty minutes day and applying
himself to it. How often is heard the
remark ST would like to read that
book, or become acquainted with that
language or science. but I have not the
time" And yet those very persons
spend three hours day at their meals
There are few, if there are any, persons
who have not half an hour day which
they may call their own. That half
hour rightly used throughout the year
will store the mind with large amount
Of useful knowledge. Let no one, then,
falsely assert, 81 have not the time,
but speak the truth and say. II am
too lazy"
Year: 1878

Memories on which we dwell
Are they those that, well defined
By their crystal clearness, quell
Saddest longings Of the mind?
Or which, softly indistinct,


Full Of shadows as in dreams.
BY their mystic beauty link


Reality TO that which seems?
Faces on our way through life,
Haunting every step we take,
Some that help us through the strife,
Some we love for their own sake
Are they those on which are stamped
Energy Of thought and will;
Action that is never cramped,
Working always, restless still?
Rather those DER which are thrown
Cleans Of mellow, tender light,
Winged grace Of heart and soul,
Charmed sense Of conscious right.
Artists that we CHOOSE apa4t
From the few who high are set,
just because their lesser art
Quivers o'er a dead regret
Are they those who. firm OF hand,
Try the veil of life to raise,
Though they know the spirit-land
Never may reward their gaze2
Rather those who by touch,
Or subtle, silver CLEAN,
Show the sunlight thoughts that rush
Out of some fantastic dream.
Chords from out some well-worn strain,
Struck at random when alone.
Often shadow forth pain


Drifting into deeper tene.
Voices, musical and sweet,


Sunlit with emotion rife,
Like the touch Of angel-feet,
Thrill across our inner life.


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