smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1877




There is thing of which i want Ia
speak, and that is of the behavior Of
girls toward young men who are not
lovers but simply friends. Let me tell
you plainly that our sex were not
meant 70 be woOers- The custom pre-
valent among a certain class of young
ladies of asking, directly, or indirectly,
the attentions of young gentlemen is
not an admirable custom. "My son."
said lady to me, not long since, ''is
much prejudiced against young girl,
whom 1 admire, because she is con-
stantly sending him notes, inviting him
to be her escort here and there, and
planning to have him with her," A
modest and dignified reserve, which is
neither prudery nor affectation, should
distinguish your manner TO gentlemen.
Too great familiarity and too evident
pleasure in the society of young men
are errors into which no delicate and
pure minded girl should fall.
Year: 1877

| say that To open the study and
practice of medicine to wOmen-folk,
under the infallible safeguard of a stiff
public examination. will be to rise in
respect for human rights to the level of
European nations, who do not brag
about Just freedom half as loud "a we
do, and to respect the constitutional
rights of many million citizens, who all
pay the taxes like men, and by the con-
tract with the State, implied in that pay
ment. buy the clear human right they
have vet to go down on their knees for.
But ii will also import into medical
science a new and less theoretical,
but cautious, teachable, Observant
kind of intellect: it will give
the larger half of the nation
an honorable ambition and an honor
able pursuit, toward which their hearts
and instincts are bent by Nature her
self: it will tend to elevate this whole
sex, and its young children, male as
well as female. and So will advance the
civilization of the world, which in ages
past. in our own day, and in all time,
hath, and doth, and will keep step
exactly with the progress of women to-
ward mental equality with men.-C.


Reg,Ig
Year: 1877

above upon the hook have a peculiar
water, which Il hungry trout is utterly
unable to resist: while one may, on the
other hand. cover the whole hook and
part of the gut with a worm stiffiy
strung on without motion, and the same
trout will let it be carried past him by
the current without winking.


There is a great science in batting.
and it chiefly rests in the skill of having
the worms lively, and with the extremi-
ties left dangling. The bait is often
carried over little fall into a smooth,
deep pool allow il to sink, and all the
while il is doing so these four ends of
the two worms are moving about in the
clear water in much too enticing way
for any chance trout to resist. When
you have bite, do not pull at all, but
strike your fish, as it is called; this is
done by motion of the wrist, sharp,
short, abrupt; not jerk "a motion
which is commenced sharply, but ends
almost instantly and abruptly. | can
liken it only to quick movement of the
hand in bringing 4 foil, in fencing,
from tierce 10 carte. Ii is done by bring
ing the finger nails, which are down.
ward, holding the rod, suddenly 20 the
left and upward, moving the end of the
pole upward and to the left some one or
two feet. Having struck thus, you
will in most cases have captured your
fish. Be in no hurry to land him; that
is a simpler thing to do; you can do il at
your leisure, stepping back TO sure
foundation should you be in an uncom-
Portable position in reaching TO make
the east, or make any other disposition
that you desire before raising your fish
gently from the water, thence to your
creel. The great mistake often made
by those who do not understand this
sport is to pull the moment they have
bite: the result usually is to see the
trout wind himself round about some
limb overhead, or if he fail to be hooked
which is often the case in pulling, To
see the bait and hook in the same posi-
ton, causing a loss of time, patience,
and too often temper, especially when
you feel confident that there are other
trout in the pool ahead, and become
aware of the fact that you have got TO
make a splash and dash and complete
exposure of yourself to get at your
dangling line, SO that you may fish in
vain in the same pool afterward. Re
member that trout are very shy, and
once having disturbed them, it is use
less to fish for them.-HaTer's Maya
zine.
Year: 1877

Always, if possible, fish down a
stream. There are many reasons for
this, among others the following; In
fishing up stream the bait is continually
coming home To ones feet after every
east, and the nearer it approaches the
person the less chance of a bite. The
contrary is the case in fishing down
stream; the bait is carried by the cur
rent away from the fisherman, and his
chances of capture are each moment
increased.


If the brook is large enough-and
even in very small ones-if practicable,
it is ALWAYS best to wade in the bed of
the stream, as by this means one can
keep the bait in the water for long dis
tances without making a east, which in
the localities am speaking of, almost
always, unless skilfully done, ends in
ones seeing ones tackle fast TO some
overhanging bough or bush overlapping
the stream. Again, in fishing up stream,
il is impossible to keep the bait station
airy i'm any spot one may desire to cast
in, unless by standing upon the bank,
and the chances of capture are thus
greatly decreased; while in fishing
down stream one can not only hold the
bait in any one spot, but by a motion of
the arm conduct it in any given direc-
tion-sink it toward the bottom, draw
it up stream, to the right or to the left
to tempt the hidden trout, the motion
of the running water upon the bait Civ
ing one complete control of it by the
slightest motion of the arm. To he sue
cessful in this sport, first give up all
idea of using artificial flies: there is
usually no chance to cast them, and
very few fish will rise to them, and
then only, usually, at early morn or
sunset. Use a light but very short
jointed pole, not over twelve feet in
length, with fine delicate running gear
and small compact reel; small hooks,
ganged upon silk-worm gut, of any
make that one prefers, there being great
diversity of opinion on this matter
among fishermen. The Limerick hook
has nearly gone out of date, and how it
was endured so long is a mystery. The
Kirby and Aberdeen have taken its
place. Put no lead upon your line at
any time: il kills the artistic and ma
tural motion of your bait. Use. as the
most killing bait yet discovered. angle
worms, and these may be much i'm
proved by being kept few days upon
clean moss in an uncovered. large
mouthed bottle, that they may scour
themselves. In batting, do not pay the
slightest attention to whether the point
of your hook is covered or not; it is of
small consequence, or, rather, it is more
deadly and better not to be covered
than otherwise. The trout does not
ni5ble, he darts: he takes, as a rule, the
bait at once, or leaves it severely alone.
You will find no more taking bait the
year round than angle-worms, although
grasshoppers at certain seasons are very
killing. In batting, take worm by
the middle and pierce the hook through
a small portion, say half an inch; then
put on another i'm the same way at the
same time. If the fish are very small,
half worm treated in this manner will
do; but trout has a large mouth, and
large bait no doubt attracts. The
dangling ends Of the worms placed as
Year: 1877

Among the Huzarehs "a people of
Asia-th following is the way we'd
dings are managed


The suitOrs of the maiden, nine in
number, appear in the field, all I'M
armed, but mounted ON the best horses
they can procure; while the bride her
self, on beautiful Turkoman horse,
surrounded by her relations, anxiOusly
surveys the group of lovers.


The conditions of the bridal race are
these: The maiden has a certain start
given, which she avails herself of to
gain sufficient distance from the crowd
to enable her to manage her steed with
freedom, so as to assist in his pursuit
the suitor whom she prefers.


On signal from the father, all the
horsemen gallop after the fair one, and
whichever first succeeds in encircling
her waist with his arms, no matter
whether disagreeable or to her choice,
is entitled to claim her as his wife.


After the usual delays incident upon
such interesting occasions, the maiden
quits the circle of her relations, and,
putting her steed in hard gallop, darts
into the open plain. When satisfied
with her position, she turns round to
the impatient youths, and stretches out
her arms towards them, as if to WOO
their approach. This is the moment
for giving the signal to commence the
chase, and each of the impatient youths,
dashing his pointed heels into his
courser's sides, darts like the unhooded
hawk in purs lit of the fugitive dove.


The racecourse is generally extensive
say twelve miles long and three in
width - and as the horsemen speed
across the plain, the favored lover be-
comes soon apparent by the efforts of
The maiden to avoid all others who
might approach her.


On d certain occasion, after two
hours racing, the number of pursuers
was reduced to four, who were all to
gether, aud gradually gaining on the
pursued; with them is the favorite,
Uul, sldc HIS sc ioAio IN
his speed, and as she anxiously turns
her head, she perceives with Gismay the
hapless position of her lover; each of
the more fortunate leaders, eager with
anticipated triumph, bending his head
on his horses name, shouts at the top
of his voice, 81 come, my Peril 1 am
your lover"


But she, making sudden turn, and
lashing her horse almos: to fury, darts
across their path, and makes for that
part of the plain where her lover is
vainly endeavoring to goad on his
weary steed.


The three others instantly check their
career; but, in the hurry to turn back,
two of the horses are dashed furiously
against each other, so that both steeds
and riders roll over on the plain.


The maiden laughs; for she well
knows she can easily elude the single
horseman, and that she will reach the
point where her lover Is.
Year: 1877

The story is told of an intelligent
man who many years had sat under the
preaching of an eminent minister. This
mans sickness at last brought him
under the ministers personal care,
when the man was found entirely ig-
norant of the way of salvation Seek
ing the cause of this ignorance, the
minister was told, ''FOr years | have
not heard Sermon why ex-
claimed the other, Il have always re-
garded you a one of my most atten-
tive listeners But said the man,
while sat respectfully, and appeared
to listen, the fact Is, my thoughts were
far away, for my habit was to spend
the preaching time each Sunday in
planning out my next weeks work
Year: 1877

The young owner of the island, culti-
waited hundreds of acres and raising


enormous crops of cotton and sugar
| used to build schOoners in a ship-yard
of his own, and imported slaves directly


from the African coast, selling to his


neighbors such as he did not want. He


was unmarried. Perhaps no one of the


daughters of the ncighboring planters


could be persuaded to share the lonely


life which could hardly have appeared


attractive in any woman's eyes; per-


haps he preferred life of freedom and


independence. However that NAV have


been, he was in the habit of going oc-
casiOnally to Africa himself, and of
who disposed in this way of their
prisoners of war.


During one of these visits, Willie en-
gagged in bargaining, he was struck
with the grace and beauty of the chiefs
young daughter, child of ten years
old. He proposed to buy her, but she
was a favorite child and her father
could not part with her. Persuasions
were for d time unavailing, but at
last the savage father, unable to resist
the glitter of the white mans gold,
agreed to part with his child on condi-
ton that she should be treated with
consideration and brought up as be-
comes a kings daughter. The planter
promised, and, strange to say, he kept
his word. She was kindly cared for
and well educated, and in course of
time became the planters lawful wife.
She had, according to tradition, with
the exception of dark skin, none of
the usual negro characteristics. Her
handsome features were regular, her
hair smooth, her presence dignified and
Her husband seems
never to have regretted his unusual
course, and her influence over her cap
Year: 1877

In the expressive language of the


Indians, the month of September is


known as the moon of turkeys Early


i'll September the males collect together
by themselves, and the hens and Young


ones in another flock, and continue SC


for some time; all the while, howe -er,


moving about in search of food. In


their travels they often reach the banks


of considerable rivers, where they all
JOIN in company. Crossing river is to
them an undertaking of serious magni-
tude. They first betake themselves to
the nearest eminence, and there often
remain whole day, or sometimes two,
as if for consultation. During this
time the males are heard ''gobbling,'' y
calling, and making much ado, and are
seen strutting about as if to raise their
courage to pitch betitting the emer-
gency-a line of conduct Initiated by
the female and young. At length
when the weather appears to be settled
and all around is quiet, the whole party
mounts to the tops of the highest trees,
whence, at signal, consisting of a sin
gle cluck, given by a leader, the flock
takes flight for the opposite shore. The
old and fat birds easily get over, even
should the river be mile in breadth; :;
but the younger and less robust fire.
quently fall into the water-nOt to be
drowned, however, as might be imag-
ined. They bring their wings close to
their body, stretch out their tail as
support, stretch forward their neck.
and, striking out their legs with great
vigor, proceed rapidly toward the
shore; on approaching which, should
they find it too steep for landing, they
cease their exertions for few moments.
float down the river until they come to
an accessible part, and by violent
effort generally extricate themselves
from the water. The tame turkey is a
direct defendant from the wild, and
there is little difference i'm the duality
of the flesh,
Year: 1877

ordinarily the distinctive pearl
oyster resembles the common so rt but
IS usually about three inches in Diane
ter; the pearls are most generally con
tanned in the shell, but sometimes they
are found in the thickest and most
fieshy part Of the creature. A single
oyster will frequently contain several
of these beautiful objects, and it il on
record that one has been known to con
tain as many as 80. On our Am erican
coast the species producing the pearl
has long been found in the Gulf Of Cal
lfornfa, adjoining both American and
Mexican territory. These pearls are
of excellent water, or lucidness, but
generally irregular in form.
Year: 1877

HEsITATING UPON THE BRINK.


The Mussalman and the Muscovite are
face to face. All Europe is looking on,
and awaiting anxiously the next move.
England has deserted the decayed Empire
to its fate, and yet Russia dares not strike.
This hesitation on the part Of the Car,
whom, it has been all along supposed, has
been waiting for just such an opportunity,
has upset all the calculations Of the theorists
1t has been offered in explanation that the
Sultan is no mean antagonist even for the
Emperor of all the Russia's. This may or
may not be true, but better theory it seems
10 us is, that Alexander may we'll hesitate
before he takes such tremendous leap
He may lead his troops to the very walls Of
Constantinople, may occupy the palace Of
the Sultan, but remain there be never
could, The world would be in arms be-
fore the end came, and the most disasteroas
war Europe has ever witnessed would be
the result of the brief triumph. The bal
ance of European power is too delicately
poizcd to allow the immense prestige of
such a victory to Russian arms, and it is
the terrible uncerteinty Of the result Of the
victory itself that causes the Russian to
hesitate, and we'll it may.


Latest advices point to the conflict as in
evitable. The result will be more tremend-
Gus than many of us imagine.
Year: 1877

Spring Is trying season. Indications Of sickness
should at OF ce be attended to. Fatal diseases
may be caused by allowing the bowels to become
constipated and the system TO remain in 3 disor
dered condition, until the disorder has time to de-
velop itself. An ounce Of prevention is worth a
pound Of cure, is an old and truthful saying.
therefore, we advise all who troubled with the
complaints now very observation-disclosures indi-
gestion, dsordered liver, want of appetite,
OF feversh skim to take. without delay, Schenck's
Mandrake Pills. We know OF no remedy so harm
less and decisive IN its action It at once strikes
at the root OF the disease and produces a healthy
tone to the the system. People need never suffer
from any disease arising from disordered condi-
ton or the liver If they would take this excellent
medicine when they feel the first indications Of
the malady. Families leaving home for the Sum
mer months should take three or four boxes Of
these pills with them. They have an almost in
stanianeons effect. They win relieve the patient
Of headache in one or two hours, and VIII rapidly
ly cleanse the liver Of surrounding bile. and viii


effectually prevent bilious attack. They are
sold bv all druggists 1925
Year: 1877

Bells Life in London says: 1t is no.
table that during the last fortnight there
have been four winners in England by
American horses, and they all inherit the
blood OF Lexington, which may be as good
a sort to follow as the Beadsmen or King
Toms, and those who can get at Umpire
and Preakness may have reason to find
this good judgment. Talking Of Ameri-
can horses reminds one that the authorities
Of shows might make some useful classes
confined only to horses bred abroad or in
the colonies. Many people want to know
what some Of the imported ones from Rus
sia and Germany are like. and there have
been horses hunted this year in England
from both America and Australia. The
idea Of getting horses from the United
States ought to be taken up with a deal OF
spirit now, for there is no knowing how
soon We shall want them for the army, and
the horse trade on the continent, from
whence se have been having supply, viii


be very much changed by coming events
Year: 1877

One Of the German scientists recon-
mends the use of sawdust in mortar as su-
perior to hair in preventing cracking and
peeling of under the action Of storms and
frost. His own house, exposed to pro-
lOnged storms on the seacOast, had patches
of mortar to be renewed each spring, and.
after trying without effect a number OF
substances to prevent it, he found sawdust
perfectly satisfactory. 1t was first
thoroughly dried and sifted through an or
dinary grain sieve to remove the larger
particles. The mortar was made by mix
ing one part Of cement, two of lime, two
Of sawdust and five of sharp sand, the saw
dust being first well mixed dry with the
cement and sand.
Year: 1877

"a wise son maketh a glad father, " and
a prompt paying subscriber causeth an edi-
tor to laugh,


''Folly is Joy that IS destitute Of Wis
DOM" but a delinquent subscriber eauS-
eth suffering in the house Of a newspaper
maker.


can the ways Of man are clear IN his
own ewes, except the way the delinquent
subscriber hath in not paying for his news
naner. sBetter is a little with righteous
ness" than a thousand subscribers who
fail to pay what they owe.


"A iust weight and balance are the
Lords but that which is due upon your
newspaper belongs to the publisher thereof.


rBetter is dry morsel and quietneSS
Herewith" than long list Of subscribers
who cheat the printer.


Better is the poor man that walketh IN
integrity" and payeth his subscription
than the rich man who continually telleth
thy ''deviln to call again.


Judgments are prepared for Soorners,
lasting punishment tor him who payeth
not for his newspaper.


''Hope deferred msketh the heart sick, y
is prOverb sadly realized by the publisher
who sendeth out bills.


"a righteous man hateth lying, hence
an editor waxeth wroth against the sub
seriber who promises to cal and settle on
the morrow, yet ealleth not to settle.


ut biteth like a serpent and stingeth
like an adder, when the adder gets
through adding up the amounts due from
his subs
Year: 1877

Taste in the small accessories of the toi
let is more cultivated year by year among
our countrywomen. Elegant silk stock


ings, delicate, fsneiful handkerchiefs and
neekties, to say nothing of the extravagan-
cies under the name Of lingerie, take a
large share of fashionable woman's spend
ing money. OF course those who have less
will not be satisfied without at least ap-
preaching the luxuries of Others above
them. Embroidered silk stockings are


hardly called for so much as the Isle thread
in shades to match those of the dress
light blue, rose colored, lilac and violet /;
the same being repeated in stockings for
children. Clocked stockings are no longer
in first taste. Handkerchiefs in lawn with
fine, thin silk borders almost as sheer, in
rose, sky blue and pale violet are pretty
cheap, and refined looking. Smyrna lace
has the same run that Cluny did ten years
ago, and is seen everywhere, from the in
ner garment Of lady to the parasol, and
the collars about her neck; but it is in no
way ht for the finer uses Of the toilet, and
should be confined to useful undercloth-
ing, and in finer qualities to trimming lin
en- lawns, on which it is very well placed.


The extravaganza with which children are
now dressed is startling. The writer saw
led into large store, the other day, boy
Year: 1877

WHILE "rhe shaughraun," the play
that is to be performed at the Opera
House tonight, was being played at Den
yer the other night, just before the famous
wake scene the actors were assailed with
shower Of rotten eggs from the gallery
There was great commotion among both
audience and actors, one of the latter
stepping before the fOot.lights and offer
ing reward OF SlOO for the arrest oil
each OF the unsavory disturbers, and
three Of them were nabbed. The outrage
was perpetrated by Irishuen, who felt
a;grieved over the irreverent parody oil
the wake.
Year: 1877

The Meriden Conn. Republican tells
this story Zone cold morning last week
DIR. Wilson drove up to a house on
Crown street and left his horse without
hitching it. The horse waited few
moments, and his master not returning
he began to dance double shuttle, pre-
sumably to get his feet warm. Finding
this rather monotonoHs he started up
toward Olive street, keeping up kind
of Kentucky breakdown. When he had
gone several rods he cramped the buggy,
backed and turned round as neatly as
though guided by q skilful driver and
pranced back to the hitching post. Here
he waited about five minutes and then
started toward Main street, going
through several kinds of PAGES. Near
the corner he stopped and turned round
as skilfully as before, and frightened
boy who had tried to stop him almost
out of his wits by pursuing said boy with
open mouth, and bent back ears, as
though his usual habit was to eat every
small boy that he came across. He then
continued his antics until he reached the
hos5e where he had been left, and when
DIR. Wilson came out he was standing
at the hitching post as demurely as
though he had never thought of leaving
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