smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1879

No one seems to know where he came from,
and it was only by careful investigation that
they could discover where he went to. He en-
tered the town of Red Rock. Penn, as if casually,
from nowhere and going pretty much every
where, for he was evidently intoxicated"
Over his shoulder hung a bag containing eight
quart cans of nitro-g -glycerine. according TO this
singular story, and he trudged on, amiably
and evidently with the very best intentions.
Suddenly he slipped-and large quantity of
excellent nitro-gl glycerine was wasted. One can
would have done exactly as well.
Year: 1879

The Science Of Health says: "If farmers
would avoid suddenly cooling the body
after great exertion, if they would be care
full not to go with wet clothing and wet
feet, and if they would not over.eat when
in that exhausted condition, and bathe
daily, using much friction, they would have
little or no rheumatism"
Year: 1879

1t is we'll known that horses and oxen
sleep standing, and it is also known that
some horses never lie down when well. 1t
is a common belief, too, that when horse
lies down in the day time he is sick. But
this is not always so, as we have known
horses to do this habitually. A horse is a
helpless animal when lying down, and
frequently Injuries himself in getting up,
and especially when the flooring is wet.
Year: 1879

1t is said that if chickens are allowed to
run in the orchards the prospects for good
crop are made better. The insects have
more to do with weakening the trees and
emasculating the fruit than many have the
least idea of. All of these more or less in.
habit the ground, and in all stages are sub
jected to the searching eye of the fowl.
Year: 1879

A farmer who treats his land we'll and is
truly diligent and painstaking in all things
need never complain. He is sure of a
comfortable living, and in prosperous times
he can accumulate. His farm once paid
for, even though it be small, is, if properly
managed and kept up, a mine in itself,
from which he can always dig the precious
metal. The matter of the very first i'm
portance is that the land should be well
fed
Year: 1879

The following rule in plowing is recon-
mended: "Never turn up over one or two
inches of unfertile subsol in one season ;
and, when so turned up, the land should
receive dressing of manure"
Year: 1879

OvERLoADING THE SToMACH.-I wish you
would have n. II. Paaren give the proper
treatment for a horse that has accidentally
got chance to eat all the grain it wants; l
had one to get to bin of shelled corn the
other night, but did not hurt herself; if
she had, | would not have known what to
do. Under circumstances related, it would
be proper to administer, with as little delay
as possible, aromatic stimulants and tonics,
in repeated doses such as the following {:
Take one ounce each of the aromatic spirit
of ammonia, tincture of Jamaca ginger,
and compound tincture Of gentian; mix,
and give such a dose, mixed with half a
pint of water, according to the urgency Of
| the case, every hour, or every two hours.
| Apply smart frictions with straw or stiff
brushes over the whole Abdominal surface,
| during twenty minutes, every hour. Give
| injuctions per rectum, of lukewarm salt
water, not to exceed two quarts, every
hour; and keep the horse in motion during
the intervals between carrying out the
| above directions; but under no circum-
stances should be moved faster than brisk
walk. If the horse wants to drink, let him


have, not to exceed half gallon at time,


of linseed tea. Then, in the course of
three to six hours, if all severe symptoms


are overcome, the above medicine should


be discontinued, and instead thereof nj y


be given some simple tonic. such as an


ounce of tincture of gentian in half pint


Of cold water, which may be repeated every


four hours during a day or two. The food


should be given in small and gradually in.


creased quanty, aud the first few rations


should consist of bran mashes.
Year: 1879

The farmers of Berks county are think
ing of undertaking quite extensively the
manufacture of broomcorn, and made it
the theme of discussion at the last meeting
of their agricultural society of Reading, Pa.
Year: 1879

There is no modern fashionable no.
tion quite so absurd as the generally
received idea that to be beautiful and
attractive woman must possess a wan,
spirituele face and and figure of sylf
like proportions-a fragility in nine
cases cut of ten the result of disease.
By many fashionable bellies it is con-
sidered special compliment to be
spoken of as frail ,,and delicate. They
forget that the naturally delicate face
and petite figure are very different
from the pale and stricken IA
ces that meet US in the city thorough
fares, look cut from the luxuriant car
riages of wealth, and glide Ianguidly
through our crowded drawing-rooms.
If disease were questionable, as it
ought to be, not lady in the land
but woui,. lake every possible pgecau-
tioa t. secure the fresh blooming face
and wcll-rounaed figure that only
health can give. Ladies should ro-
member that much as gentlemen may
profess to admire the face and form
paled and emaaiated by disease, when
they chooso u wife tney prefer "a
blooming, buoyant-spirited woman.
DR.. Pierces Fayorite Prescription is
the Acknowledged standard remedy
for female diseases and weaknesses.
It has the two-fold advantage Of cur
ing the local disease ard imparting a
vigorous tone to tho whole system.
1t is sold by druggista.
Year: 1879

THERE was time in our Jour.
nalistic career in which we aimed


to be blackguard, within certain
personal and dilettanti limits. For
the four or five years last past we
have aimed, instead, to let every
rough fellow who commands ad-
jectives of the gutter to get ahead
Of us-and to get away ahead of us.
Distance, lately, has been nothing
to US In this line. 1t rather lends
enchantment to the view. There
does not live to-day single black
guard in California to whom we
would not raise our hat and cheer
fully admit that he 10 our superior,
and lmmeasurably our superior
that Is to say, In that line. We no.
tice, In q number Of our local con-
temporaries, series of inn pertinent
comments upon our attitude upon
the new Constitution. One Of
these journals state ths fact that
Year: 1879

OUR contemporary, the Erprss,
says that we re-echo opinions Of
the Sacramento Record Union
with regard to the projected new
Constitution of California. We
swear by Matthew, Luke and John
that, since we learned that the de-
bates of the Constitutional Conven-
ton were to be interminable, we
have not opened single copy OF
the Record Union, nor have we
read line written about the sup
posititious new organic law by that
journal. We were perfectly aware
that our patience would be tried to
the extreme without anticipating
details. One reading of this
precious instrument - the new
Constitutior-satisfies us that, if it
is adopted, California will be sur
rendered to people who want
money and will be abandoned by
those who have it.
Year: 1879

Our morning Democratic neighbOr ac-
cepts disaster with excellent grace. To it
the uses ofadversity seem to be disciplinary
and most excellent, for at no time during
q rather dreary pilgrimage of less than two
years has it clothed itself with such an air
of meekness and resignation to the inevita-
BILE as at the present moment. In referring
to the Syracuse explosion, which is rife with
disaster to the Democratic party and its
alma mater, the great and good TLDEs, it
seems to be duly impressed with the SOL
emnity of the funeral it is now attending.
1t indulges in such sad utterances as
these :


The Democratic State convention which mot
40 Syracuse, N. Y, yeste rday, accomplished its
work ia manner which reflects nothing but
discredit and disgrace upon 1t and the great
party which II was charged with representing.


We have nothing but words of condemna-
ton for it as whole, and the men who, In
part composing 1t, have contrived, through
their blind partisan and personal malice, to
seemingly totally defeat the grand object it
had in view-the conversion Of the State to
Democratic ideas and principles.


1t Is not our purpose to enter into discus
sion of the motives which caused the leaders
of the two contending factions to commence
the intestinal warfare which eliminated so
disgracefully yesterday. We do not propose
to express any opinion as to which of the sides
was wrong, or which was right That was
question for the convention to decide in u
manner satisfactory to all, We are constrained
10 look only at the results Of the meeting and
to Judge by them. Under the circumstances
the only comment we feel called upon to make
Is that the Syracuse convention has, TO all ap-
pearances, frittered away q splendid political
opportunity.


The spectacle presented Of a Democratic
convention dividing into two hostile factions
on u question Of personal preference and then
Year: 1879

To The Editor of the National Republican!


SIR: viii you please state why the call for
contributions to the General HOOP family fund
is being sent up with such n boom in THE
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN rs well as other Re.
publican papers2 Had not the loyal people of
this country, if they have money to give away,
better raise fluid for the thousands of poor,
half-starved and neglected widows aud or
phans of loyal men rather than contribute to
make rich the family of a disloyal man? 1t
looks that way to an old soldier, any way, and
one who does not believe that one penny can
be given by loyal man or woman to the
HOOD fund without sin and ngratitude. Now
one more question only: When the Republi-
cans of the District so much desire Republ-
can in the place of Captain PHELPS on the
board of District Commissioners, why is the
name of WILLIAM DICKSON put forward for
the positionY INQUIRER.


As our correspondent seems to be "in pur-
"suit Of knowledge under difficulties,n we
take pleasure in contributing to his enlight-
enment on direct application, as in this in-
stance. THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN pub
lished the appeal to the public for contri-
buttons for the benefit of the HOOD orphans
in the cause of humanity. While our feel
ings toward the father while living might
have led us to demand his execution as q
traitor, when Providence removed him and
left family of innocent children depend
ent upon the charities of an uncharitable
world the mantle of our dislike for the
parent did not fall upon their unoffending
heads, and hence we published the appeal
made for succOr in their behalf in the nam e
of common humanity which attaches to
Christian civilization.


In reply to our correspondents second
inquiry, we can only say that we think he
is luboring under confusion of names.
Mr.. WILLIAM DIXON, n highly respectable
and worthy citizen of Republican procivi-
ties, has been named in connection with
the Commissionership, but we have not
heard the name Of Mr.. WILLIAM DICKSON
who is a worthy man aud Democrat, used
as a successor to Mr.. PHELPS. We make
answer to these interogatories that our re.
pected correspondent may be enlightened
according to the best of our knowledge and
| belief
Year: 1879

SIR: The Post of the 11th says:


During the war Of the rebellion the Democrats
in Congress were far more liberal than the Rep0b.
licAns as the record of their votes will show IN
making provision for the pay Of the enlisted men
In the Union army.


/ do not call attention to this for tho purpose
of disproving 1t, because 1t would be waste OF
time to attempt to contradict all Its falsehoods
on this subject. 1t ought, however, to have
speeches of Vallandigham, Voorhees, and
tho rest in Congress on the subject. The prin-
cipal object have in noticing it is to call at.
tention to the conclusive argument that such q
statement furnishes, that this world Is not gov.
erned by the special and direct interpasition OF
Providence in our day at least, because if il
were, the author of the statement would be
struck dead like certain other liars mentioned
in the Scriptures. Colonel Ingersoll ought tc
add this to his other illustrations in tho future


CITIZEN.
Year: 1879

UNTIL yesterday the Post has never enter.
tanned doubt as to the ability of the Demo
cratic party to elect its Presidential candidate
in 1850. The action of the New York Demo-
cratic convention at Syracuse yesterday places
the whole matter in dark uncertaiuty.-FOsi.


While this is frank confession of COM
ing defeat to the Democracy, it betrays n
sad knowledge and appreciation of the
signs of the times and the real temper OF
the loyal American people. Since the extra
session of Congress the indications have
been unmisIakable that the people who OPP


posei secession and rebellion during the
four years of war have determined that the
destinies of this Nation shall not again pass
under the control of party which plotted
for its overthrow. Without the bolt in
New York, that State would not have
elected ROBINSON. The danger behind such
a result would be too great to be hazarded.
Year: 1879

WITH POTTER behind ROBINSON on the
Democratic ticket in New York it really
wears the Kangaroo look. POTTER is by
far the most Of a man, and the comparison
should not 1atter him much.
Year: 1879

OUR most excellent and highly esteemed
German friend and patriot of the Washing
ton Sentinel reads us quite solemn lecture
on our criticisms of Secretary SoHURz and
some ofhis political idiosyncrasies To this
we make no objection, for we know that
our contemporary means well. But 1t is
evidently laboring under misapprehension
of fact when 1t charges upon THE Ma
TIoNAL REPUBLICAN, as we understand its
Language, the application OF the epithet
Year: 1879

THE New York Democratic platform IS
more remarkable for its redundance of
Words than for its advertisement of ideas
aud principles. 1t is sophistical, hypocrital
and delusive in expression, and is only in
tended to deceive and mislead. II makes
war upon the power and right of the
Federal Government to conduct and
protect the election of its own Off
GERS. This is for the Southern and New
York city markets, 1t declares against re-
Viving the issues of the war, but has no
word Of rebuke for the rebellion nor for the
rebel brigadiers who in the last session OF
Congress not only revived but attempted to
reverse the issues and results of tile war.
The platform, like the Democratic party
itself is simply fraud. 1t may, however,
be good enough to be used without party
10 make II effective.
Year: 1879

Ia DR.. Prices Unique Perfumes,
each particular character can find an
appropriate odor. For the clergyman
and orator, his refreshing and fragrant
Floral Riches; for the brilliant and
witty, his charming Evening Violet ;
for the sedate and robust, bis per-
sistent Locust Buds; for the lady of
fashion, his captivating Meadow FtoaO-
ers; for the young gentleman, his
delicate Lily of the Valley; for the
young lady, his sweet Pet Rose. We
know our friends by their voice; way
not recognize them by their sweet
and particular odor?
Year: 1879

A CROWD of hazers passing through
the streets of Meadyille, Pa, the other
uay, were greeted with a rain of rot
ten eggs. Good! The students of
the country do not seem to look at
tnis matter in a right light. Do they
ever think what it requires to make q
hazer? Take equal parts cowardice,
brutality, black guardlsm, falsehood,
sneakishness and ruffianism; boil in
the Kettle OF barbarism until the mass
Is reduced to a solid; into every bov
Weighing hundred and twenty five
pounds cram one hundred and twenty
four pounds and fifteen ounces, and
the result will be hazer of the highest
description.
Year: 1879

DAN VOORHEES, now saws that re.
sumption was due to the Democrats.
We are now looking for some man to
claim that sinners are to be saved by
the sacrifices Of the Devil One would
be as true as the other.
Year: 1879

ITO PHILADELPHIA


PENNSTLVANIA RAILROAD.
THE OLD ESTABLISHED ROUTE AND SHORT LINE


between


NETWORK AND PHILADELPHIA
sixteen Through each way daily three depots IN


Phi.adeluLil. two IN New York
Double Track the most improved Equipment and the
Year: 1879

The wood seasoning company, recent
ly organized by Col. Barrett, in this
,ity, il at last ready to reap q practical
benefit from their new purchase. The
works are in the brick building on
Tatnall street, = portion Of which is oc
Gu pied by Tslley & Co. A description
of the machinery was given in the RH-
PUBLICAN q short time ago, in which
article We stated that as the machinery
then stood the test WAS unsatisfactory.
The arrangement consists of q great
iron box into which steam is forced.


Heretofore the dissatisfaction was
caused by the great distance the steam
had to travel which caused it to turn into
water before it reached the tank thus
not giving the required degree Of tenn
perature. This defect has been obvi-
ated by the application Of heat to the
pipes which serves to keep the steam
cry. The lumber for seasoning is run
into the box or trucks and then the
} box is made perfectly air tight. The
steam is then turneod on and air ia
also forced into the seasoner. The
process is said to bs highly satisfac.
tory.
Year: 1879

A Detroit lawyer, famous for bis wise
and candid opinions, was the other
day visited by a young attorney, VINO
explained: was admitted to the bar
two years ago and I think know
something about law, yet the minute
arise to address Jury / forget all
my points and can say nothing. Now
I want to ask you if this dosn't SHOW
a lack ofcoufdence in myself and how
can I overcome it! The wise attor-
ney shut his eyes and stu6ied the case
for a moment before answering: My
youog friend, if it is lack of conh-
dence in yourself it will some day van
ish but if it is a lack Of brains you had
better sell out your office effects and buy
pickaxe and along handled shovel
But how am I to determine anxious
" asked the young man. I'd buy a
pickaxe anyhow and run my chances !
whispered the aged adviser as he
moved over to the peg for his over
coat.
Year: 1879

The Sunday Afternoon for Aprl
SAYS 4. Though shalt love the Lord
thy God with all thy heart and with all
thy soul and with all thy mind This
is the first and great commandments
Love is lie. II is the fulfilling OF the
law of our being. Only as we worthl-
" love do we truly live; only when
we love with q perfect affection that
which is perfectly worthy of our atfec'
ton do We attain unto the supreme
good OF life. Concerning these truths
there has been no dispute +; all that is
deepest in man has affirmed them with
the most unhesitating faith. And
therefore the first great commandment
of the law has almost the force OF a
truth of reason. Men have always been
ready to join in this confession u
need to love some one with heart and
soul and mind" But when you have
denied God conscious personality
what have you done with the deepest
sentiments Of human nature out OF
which our highest morality springs
You have cut them up by the roots, Of
trampled them underyour feet. y OF
cannot, if YOU try, love with all you


heart and soul and mind any being
that cannot love you with heart an'
soul and mind. Personality IN Go'
is the correlate of morality In man


The word personality is one ove'


which men quibble, but the thing
is precious. A God that cannot low


rs is q God that we cannot love.
Year: 1879

\The Hmleian Miscellany has the
f fAlowing letter, which was sent from
a country Quaker to his friend in Lon
dom -


Aiend John.-I desire thee to be so
kind\ps to go to one of those sinful
men ~ the flesh called an attorney
and les him take out an instrument
with Aeal fixed thereunto ; by means $
whereof we may seize the outward
tabernacle of George Green, and bring
him before the lambskin men at west
minister and teach HIM to do as be
would be Pone by and SO l rest thy
friend in dbe light. NJ. G.
Year: 1879

A certain physician in this city,
whose practice is almost entirely
among the poorer people has the re-
putation of driving hard bargains with
the patients, and it Is said, always re-
quires them to pay his fee before CIV
ing them his recipe, and if the money
is not forthcoming he will tear 1t up
and go away. The story is told OF
him that short time since he was
called to attend sick child whose
parents reside in teuement-houst
On arriving at the house, not wishing
to exert himself more than was neces'
sary he stopped at the foot ofthe stairs
and called, "whose child is sick W
there q Mime said the mother com
iny to the head of the stairs. "W el
bring me down two dollars" said tn
doctor. The money was brouhgt the
doctor then inquired the symptoms
which being told, he said, son. give
it q dose of castor oil, and then wen
his way..-Boston Traveller.
Year: 1879

The fire tax which this country pays
is something enormous. Probably
from one third to one-half OF the an
nual increase of the wealth goes to
ashes, making good times bad and
bad times worse. If there were no
insur rance against fires there
would not be so many 6res.-Boston
Herald. 4
Year: 1879

There are many persons who have 9
prejudice against home made furniture,
and would prefer their rooms to present
a bare and empty appearance rather than
resort to the many contrivances which
economy and taste might suggest. For
instance, one can make q very pretty
wash stand by buying common pack
ing box, have shelf fitted on the in
side of the lower part for brushes, shoes,
etc.; cover the top With cretonne, and
around the edge arrange q lambrequin
Of the same, cut in points and finished
with lace or fringe. Have frame made
to extend about three feet above the top
of the stand, over which drape curtains
of cretonne, and finish the same as lam
brequin. The effect is charming. Then
the satisfaction of having accomplished
it yourself by displaying little ingenui-
ty viii amply repay for the time it may
take.


There are numerous ways of chang
ing an ordinary cane seated chair into
really elegant parlor furniture. Put 8
castor on each foot, and revarnish it.:
then tack piece Of strong crash from
the top over the back and seat, which
fill with moss or hair; to produce thick
pad, lay double quantity over the top
of the chair. Then tack another piece
Of coarse crash over the whole. Final
~, finish with any material you may
fancy, and complete by tacking fringe
around the edge. An exceedingly shah
by chair thus renovated will present q
most ornamental appearance. Bands OF
embroidery on the back and seat aid
materially in imparting finish to these
chairs.


1t is these trifes that impart an air OF
comfort and ease 10 the homes Of some
persons, while others with ten times the
expense will never make their houses
anything more than "houses filed with
furniture"