smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1879

reason why their number shov i'd not be in
creased that are free fro. "A this objection.
Good music enlivens 7 % scene, while men,
women and children roam at will through
the green fields ,r recline at ease in the
shade OF some overhanging tee. To spend
the Saba "a thus is no insult to the laws Of
either '4od or man. It is far preferable than
to f,pend the day in narrow room of al
dusty city, where the atmosphere, is sitting
and all the surroundings suggestive of the
ceaseless toll that makes the remainder Of
the week an endless treadmill of labor,


Under proper influences the Sunday ex-
cursion can be made an important factor in
the elevation of the laboring classes. 1t can
be surrounded with religious forces that
could not otherwise be brought to bear upon
those who participate. short discourse in
the open air at one of the numerous lakes
that surround the city, or service of song
and praise, would attract many hearers
would bring many within the sound Of
the gospel who might otherwise remain
strangers to the blessed tidings. It. seems to
us, therefore, that it is the. duty of the re-
ligious element to encourage the excursions
of working men on the Sabbath to respect
able places of resort, and to surround them
with such influences that will tend to the
enlightenment and Christianization of the
masses. No better field for evangelism ey-
lists. We do not think that he who spends
| the Sabbath day amid the groves-God's
| first temple-commits any greater sin than
he who, while attending church in the
morning, idles away the rest of the day in
reading fiashy literature, or in talking
business or scandal with his neighbor. In
communion with nature there are constant
suggestions of something that is elevating
and restful, and he who fails to improve by
day spent in the woods is incapable of ad
vancement. i


Here, then, is rest for the week
of labor. By the expenditure of q
small SUM workingman can 60 to
some suburban retreat for day, tax
ing his family with him, and derive that
rest and recreation he so much needs. II
properly conducted these excursions are
highly beneficial, for they afford means Of
intercourse between neighbors that could not
otherwise be obtained. They afford change
of scene, fresh, pure air, and are capable Of
being made occasions for mental culture and
social development. The puritanism that
denies to the poor the privileges that the
rich are able to command is not religion
I fo. ,;o4x 1E-oI -
the fields on the Sabbath day and though


no harm of it. If the religious elemen


wishes to correct the abuses of Sunday ex
cursions let it go to work nationally abou


it, and not seek to deny the poor breath


ing spell for one day in the seven unles


it can offer them some compensatin|


privilege.
Year: 1879

THE Business Union ought to consolidate
with the Chamber of Commerce. There
never was any real occasion for the two
bodies as they are largely composed of the
same persons, but having been organized, the
Business Union has several projects in hand
which need attention. The Chamber of
Commerce cannot very appropriately inter
fere and the Business Union appears to have
lapsed, no meeting having been held for two
months. The Chamber of Commerce is GER
tain to have weekly meeting and can have
as many called meetings as desired. By a
little effort it might be possible to ascertain
why some projects supposed to have been in
augurated some months ago, have not borne
fruit. One organization can do better than
two in these matters, and especially so when
the second one lies dormant.
Year: 1879

The summer season has come, the air is
pure and balmy, the fields and woods are
clad with verdure, and all nature smiles with
Joy. It is season when humanity is wooed
from the noise and dust of the city to revel
in the cool shades of the woodland, to float
upon the placid bosom of some quiet inland
lake, or chase pleasure through pasture and
meadow. A few in every community can af-
ford to take a rest of few weeks from the
cares of business to find relaxation in the
dolce far niente that finds its realization
among pastoral scenes to those who are Pc
cuniarily comfortable. But by far the great
or part of the population of our cities find
no such rest Their lives are lives of con-
stant toll. Day in and day out they labor at
thealathe or at the loom; with trowel, pick or
spade, and find but a brief rest on the Sab
bath. But that rest is not complete.
It does not give them that change
of scene which is necessary to perfect rest, an
their limited means forbids expensive pleas
ures. They are debarred from the churches,
for these have become the resorts only OF
the rich or those who can dress in resplend-
ent attire.


| How, then, shall the poor enjoy the rest
of the Sabbath in such manner as not tc
offend the divine law and at the same time
afford them that rest which is necessary TO,
their physical and mental well being Sun
day excursions to the country afford one
means which is at once rational and harm
less, and possess the additional requisite Of
being inexpensive. The clergy has con.
demned these excursions as sinful--as &
dissertation of the Lords day. In part theil
condemnation is merited, for all excursions
are not conducted on right principles
Many depend for their happiness upon the
unlimited flow of liquors that is permitted
These are pernicious, and the SUNDAY GLOBE
unites with the pulpit in opposing them
But there are others-and there is no good
Year: 1879

HE decoration of the graves of soldiers
who fell in the war of the rebellion was gen
orally observed throughout the country on
Friday. Thousands of dollars were expended
in floral decorations, brass bands and other
extravagances, yet if the people who helped
to pay for these things were asked to con-
tribute to the support of the widow or
orphans of one of the soldiers who perished,
the chances are that the applicant would be
turned away empty handed. Allow us to
make a sober inquiry. Would it not be a
better evidence ofappreciation for those who
sacrificed their lives for the cause of the
union to provide for those they have left be-
hind than to squander hundreds and thou
sands of dollars in decorating the places
where they sleep their last sleep?
Year: 1879

IT is surprising that there should be so
short-sighted a policy in any quarter as to
oppose the construction of the market house
The matter is well in hand but as it cannot
be constructed in size and style commen-
surate to the city without an expenditure
above the authorized issue Of bonds, dis
position is manifested to cut it off entirely.
This would be a woeful mistake. Within
three months of its completion, it will not
only pay the interest on it's cost, but bring
a handsome revenue besides. 1t is the one
building which the city can erect and obtain
a direct reimbursement for the outlay. We
hope the council will settle the matter favor
ably on Tuesday.
Year: 1879

WHAT with summer vacations and lectur-
ing tours in winter, the parishioners of our
popular pastors have little time to get ac-
quainted with them. During the past year
Henry Ward Beecher has occupied the pull
pit of Plymouth church not more than a
score of times, and yet he receives salary
double that of any editor in the country,
who occupies his desk seven days in every
week tho year round. Such are some of the
inequalities of life.
Year: 1879

The saloon keepers of st. Louis say they
spent seven Thousand dollars to defeat the
bill for the introduction of the bell punch
in Missouri. We can hardly believe the
statement, for the average Missouri legislator
can usually be purchased for "a cocktail in
the morning."
Year: 1879

The committee would call the'attention Of
the board to the significant fact, that of the
levy made by the city authorities for tho use
Of the board during the current year, and
which alone should have realized, upon the
total valuation Of the city property, S2S, ,O0O
the board has thus far received only the sum
of Sc, 1888. Iii


The committee on property have reported
the absolute necessity Of a new building to
replace the Vine street school house, and for
the Third precinct of the Fourth ward, and it
will also be necessary to open several addition
al rooms in the schools already established.
Your committee would also suggest to the
board the proprlety of providing sufficient
funds to purchase the ground and build the
foundations for a new High school. Enough
more MIGHT be provided in 1880 to complete
the building by the time the lease for the
present quarter expires. The law not only
clothes the board with the power, but devolves
upon it under the soIemnity of an oath, the
duty of calling for SO much money, within
| the limit prescribed as the board deems neces-
| sary for the best interests Of the schools Of
the city, including the leasing, purchase and
erection of all the necessary buildings


Your committee estimates that it will require
during the ensuing year, to meet the neces-
Year: 1879

ished. How are they to be pupished2 Who
is going to punish them, and how long are
the troops to wait at the agency for it to
be done2 | will direct Crook to throw
into the agency all the supplies he possibly
can. as the only course left open.
lSigned] P. Ell. SHERIDAN,


Lieut. General"


Since the receipt of the above dispatch
from General Sheridan, he has been
directed by General Sherman to withdraw
the troops under General Merritt and order
them to their proper stations, leaving at
the White River agency only a sufficient
number of men to guard the government
property. The troops now at the White
River agency belong to the department of
the Platte, and will, under this order, with
the exception of those left at the agency,
return to the respective stations in that
department. The force will be con-
centrated at some point in the Southern
Ute Reservation to conduct operations
against that tribe should they fail to de-
liver up the parties engaged in the killing
of Major Thornburah. General Mckenzie,
the 4th cavalry, will pro-
baby be placed in charge of the latter
force.
Year: 1879

Call at our Drug Store and get tria
bottle of DIR. Kings New discovery
free of charge, if you are suffering with
q Cough. Cold, Asthma, Bronchitis
Hay Fever. Consumption, loss of voice
tickling in the throat or Lungs This
is the great remedy that is causing SO
much excitement by its many wonder
full cures, curing thousands ofhopeless
cases, Over one million bottles OF DR.
Kings New Disc very have been used
within tbs last year, and have given
perfect satisfaction in every instance.
We can unhesitatingly say that this is
is really the only sure cure for throat
and lung affections. and can cheerfully
recommend it to all, Call and get a
trial bottle free of charge, or regular
size for 81 90.
Year: 1879

Senator ConkIing's speech in Brooklyn is
not giving entire satisfaction to his party,
especially to its older and cooler heads.
While they generally admit that the cam
vass in New York cannot be confined ex-
clusively to local issues. they know very
well that it should not and must not be
devoted wholly to issues of national
character, There are many matters of
domestic concern in which the people of
the state are much more deeply interested
than they are in the waving of the bloody
shirt and stereotyped diatribes against the
South
Year: 1879

No toilet is complete without SOZO
DON'T It combines ali that is needed tc
keep the mouth and teeth healthful. an6
imparts delicious fragrance to the breath
Its use should never be intermitted, as the
mouth, needs to be kept pure and clean,
and by nothing better than SOZODONT
can this be affected.
Year: 1879

The prevalence of malarial diseases in
county and town indicates a danger to
which we are all exposed. These diseases
are easy to contract and hard TO eradicate.
But Warmers Safe Pills neutralizes the
poison and cures them. And they are
equally effective against all bilious tToub-
los
Year: 1879

is common complaint. If you feel SO,
get package of Kidney-Wort and take it
and you will at once feel its tonic power.
It reuews .he healthy action of the Kid
neys. Bowels and Liver, and thus restores
the natural life and strength to the weary
body. Get box and use it at once.
Year: 1879

No use of having the chilis. no use OF
headache, ,or anv of the ills that come from
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
q new person. Try it and be satisfied.
Year: 1879

Frank Miller's 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




Another Missouri county is
engaged in trying to repudiate
its debt. Franklin county issu-
ed some bonds in aid of a rail-
road a few years ago, but con-
cluded it had made a poor move,
and that it would save money
by never paying them. The
creditors, however, decided to
see if the county couldn't be
made to keep its engagements,
and appealed TO the courts.
Judgment was rendered in fa-
Ivor Of the creditors in the Uni
ted States District Court, and
later, as no steps were taken by
the county officers toward rais-
ing the money, second appeal
was made to court to see If they
'couidnt be forced to take some
action. The commissioners
were lhcreupon ordered to levy
"a tax to pay the judgment a.
gainst the county, but this did
not prove sufficient to produce
the money. The commissioners
not only refused to levy the tax
but they have now gone to Jail
for contempt Of court. The
creditors are watching with
some interest to see how long
the. commissioners will stand
the imprisonment before they
conclude to obey the court.
Year: 1879




When does a daugh:er appear
so attractive as when showing
her love to father or mother-as
when employed in tightening
their cares or relieving their
burdens? 1t would be far from
wrong to say to a young man
who is looking with some degree
ofinterest for ii life companion:
Would )you know what kind Of
wife she will make upon whom
now you nave your eye? Ask
what kind of a daughter she is.
II She is indolentIy selfish, Feay-
ing care and work to her mother
If She is unloving
or undutilul--bewarc Of her
she is not unlikely to make you
happy. Ii she is an affection
ate and sclf-denying daughter,
if she is intimate and cofidcntial
with her parents, you have in
that the best promise OF happi-
ness in the future. The eye Of
mother and father, bcaming
with delight as it rests upon a
daughters form, moving lightly
in their presence, is an unSpok-
en- recommendation Of untold
value.
Year: 1879




Another appeal comes from
loyal Kansas for money TO as
sist in feeding the negro immi-
grants. The appeal says 5000
have been settled and perma-
nently fixed. The appeal also
suggests that some OF this negro
migration should be turned into
other States. How would Mas
sachusctts do? We have had no
doubt from the beginning of
this negro migration, that it is
a well devised political scheme
to affect the ratio OF congress-
ional representation in the re-
port of the next census.
Year: 1879

The property owners of Mount Vernon have
within the last few days made an earnest movement
in favor Of securing rapid transit communication
between that pleasant, healthy and hourshing viii
lage and this city. At meeting of the Citizens
Association, held few days SINCE committee, con-
sistng of Messrs p. L. Mcclellan James IL. Jenkins
aud Joseph S. Wood. was appointed to arrange for
meeting of property owners TO sign petition
to the Board of Supervisors for the appointment OF
commission to lay out route for
rapid transit railway to in connection with those
to be constructed in the annexed wards north of the
Harlem River Mr. Wood stated that the gentlemen
who build the roads in the upper part of New
York ready and willing to continue the road To
Mount Vernon; that to connect with one spur OF
the city road only about mile would have to be
built while to connect with tho spur OF another road
about four miles OF road would be necessary. In re-
sponse to an announcement that Judge J. o. Dykman
of Supreme Court. had consented to visit Mount
Vernon to administer the oath to the signcrs of the
petition the effect that they arc householders and


taxpayers lfty being requredl lO7 promptly appeared
and expressed their earnestness In the matter. and
passed vote OF thanks to Judge Dykman for at
tending the meeting.
Year: 1879

SKATING.


Yesterday was the opening day for the lovers OF
the delightful open air OF skating. Pretty
after the baseball season closed tho necessary
arrangements for flooding the grounds were made
About week before Christmas the water was
turned and ice formed in the carly part OF the past
week. Not. however, until yesterday it suf
icienty solid to bear the hundreds Of visitors who
usually attend. Everything passed off to the entire
satisfaction Of those who were upon tho ice. well
the of elderly ladies and their attend
ants who occupied the shelter building both day and
evening. With the grounds and buildings bril-
lianty illuminated. with elegantly dressed ladies
ice. with the merry ring OF laughter and the chat
ting of happy youths scene that was truly en-
chanting was presented to Wow at the entertain
meut last niuht.
Year: 1879

There skating in Central Park yesterday.
and but few visitors. Owing to the snow which fell
the ice when it wet there will be no good
skating until coating freezes over. which will
be in few days il tho temperature continues low
for that time
Year: 1879

OHE-TRIRD of the time allotted 10 a
session of the Legislature has elapsed
willie. Let US be thankful that they
have done nothing orse;but-~ell we
will not predict what devilment will
be accomplished in the next fifty days.
On for some phiIanthropist to write
Smallpox" over the dcor Of the
ate capital!
Year: 1879

Cellars under houses are generally
poorly ventilated, for most of them do
not have at any time the direct rays ofthe
sun-thc chief OF all healthy hYglenc in
fuences. There are very few that are
not damp enough TO accumulate mould.


The cellar, both in town and country,
is the depository both of fruit and vegeta-
tion, more or less of which are always in
process Of decay. Rat holes frequently
connect it with cesspools or other sources
of miasma. Rubbish ia aptto accumulate
in 1t, either interfering with its proper
cleansing or directly increasing the i'm
purity OF lie air.


Now what would be thought II beneath
every house, instead OF cellar. there
was an open pit that was constantly ex-
haling poisonous vaporsp Aud yet prac-
tically cellar such as we have described
which must engender impure air, is jus'
this.


Its air come up into the house through
the cellar way, or through the cracks III
the floor, or through the air pipe OF the
furnace, not only when the furnace is
supplied with air from the cellar, but
quite often through cracks and loose
joints in the cold air box.


We may not be able TO remedy the evil
in full, but we may reduce II TO mini
mum by such ventilation as is possible;
by the use of dsinfectants; by frequent
cleansing; by keeping vege-
tables and rubbish out OF the cellar; by
sbolishing the cellar water closetj by
having the floor thoroughly cemented,
the walls we'll painted and whilewasbed,
and the beams overhead Iathed and
plastered.
Year: 1879

The editor Of the London Times, after
observing that probably not Que in twenty
OF the persons who indulge In boating on
holiday can swim, proceeds to tell bis
readers how to acquire this accomplish.
ment, Nothing .he says, is more easy.
When the air is out Of a body liz owner
sinks; when the air is IN lac body its
owner 1oats. Let anyone slowly draw
his breath as he draws IN his legs and
pushes forward his arms, retain 1t while
be Is preparing for the stroke which ie TO
propel him, nd slowly allow II TO 90
through bis lips as his arms are passed
from before bis head to his sides and bis
legs arc stretched out. The action OF the
stroke should not be quite horizontal,
but should be made on slight incline
downward The real reason why people
take weeks TO learn how to swim IL be.
cause swimming professors either do not
know or do not choose to teach tho phil
osophy o. breathing 40 sa 10 render tho
body buoyani, would engage 10 make
anyone tolerabe swimmer In An hour,
unless he IL congenital IDIOT.
Year: 1879

We observe that eastern capital IS being attracted toward several of the towns and cities of California for the purpose of establishing manufacto- ries of various descriptions, ami we wish to remind the men of wealth, that no more eligible point could be selected ia this Territory, for e judi cial investment than Phoenix. With our position as the center of g great agricultural section, the entrepot for all the northern country, we offer un- usual inducements to capitalists to establish manufactures in our midst, as we are confident that they could be made to pay wiIh profit to their owDers. Phoenix would increase in wealth and population, and all who would contribute to it's advancing prosperit-. would meet reward com msnsurate wilE the aid they give us. A woolen mill 8 sugar mill and others would be a success from the start, ss we have every facility at hand for Ihe establishment of such.
Year: 1879

Not many months ago the country was shocked at the discovery that

 President Hayes served up to his guests something strong under cover of the orange. Far seeing people felt at the time that the weight of such an example would affect the morals of the nation. And sure enough, though the seeds sown have been long in fruItion, it has come at last At the Castleton, Ind, camp meeting last Sunday, an unscrupu- lous fellow did thrifty basiness in selling large popcorn balls, in each ot which was cleverly concealed small flask of whisky. The thick speech and unsteady walk of some twenty or thirty youngsters gave the thing away, but as the rascal had cleared out his entire stock with big profit he cared little for the exposure. It is presumed he will attempt to work the Action, the neighboring camp grounds in the same way.
Year: 1879

By s letter recently received from Charleston, the Citizen gets the infor- maticn that the Tombstone mill is turning out bullion more rapidly than ever, that is to say bar a day of over &2,0O0 each; alse that the develop ments in the mine CTough Nu0 are showing better and better, and the management are particularly well pleased with the outlook.
Year: 1879

A gentleman residing in the southern
portion of the city has pet coon--an
animal so cunning and misohievous that
he has to keep him chained up as gen.
eral thing, though every few days be is
released to have gombol with the chill
dren, for whose benefit he plays all
sorts of "circus." He is kept in good
shape, with tub of water to bathe in,
and everything else necessary. A day
or two ago the family heard little hound
pup which they are raising crying most
piteously in the back yard, and ran to
see what the trouble was, but were
brought to standstill by the tableau
presented when they arrived at the
coon's headquarters. The sagacious an
imal. after playing with the pup Q while,
had suddenly discovered that he needed
a bath, and carrying him to the tub had
given him one. When the spectators
arrived, the coon was seated on the edge
of the tub, holding the pup with one
hand and rubbing the water off with the
other. When he had got him dried to
his satisfaction, he inspected him care
fully, and finding either too many feas
or too much dirt, plunged him into the
tub again. The pup expressed his dis
satisfaction by giving utterance to the
liveliest yells and struggling energetic
ally, but his captor paid no attention to
his objections, inspected him again. gave
him another dousing, and was picking
feas off, when some of the ladies watch
ing his operations interfered.-[ Saora-
mento Record Union.