smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1874




It has long been a disputed Question
whether the Arctic Ocean was an oner
sea, and whether at the South Pole
there was land. The late Lieut.. Maury
had an ingenious theory that opposite
to land We would always find water,
and hence If there was an ocean about
the North Pole there must be q conti-
nent at the South Pole. This theorv
has seemed to have been confirmed By
many discoveries of land IN the south
ern hemisphere, and among others of a
stretch Of coast line which has long
borne the name of the g Wilkes Antarc-
tic Continent" Z" which Wilkes claimed
to have seen in January, 1910. Its ex-
istence has often been called IN ques-
tion. The letter which we publish
from Lieut.. Hynes, of the Challenger,
to DR.. Hayes, shows that no such land
exists; that Wilkes saw, in fact, moth
ing but icefelds and icebergs.


Thus we see one problem after an
other solved with the greater accuracy
and perfection of scientific appliances
but is not often that a whole continent
is so suddenly bowled down, as it were
but one of a set of ninepin5, on the
general plan of progressive science.
Notwithstanding, however, that the





over the land of Wilkes, yet we must
believe that land does exist IN the vicin-
Ity of the South Pole for otherwise,
while whatever ice might be formed
upon the sea, icebergs could not be Gre
ated, inasmuch as land is necessary, the
iceberg being fragment of the glacier,
which Is always of mountain origin,
and, according to the best accounts,
ieebergs are more numerous and larger
in the Antarctic than in the Arctic seas.
The truth is, We know too little about
either of these dreary regions of the
earth. In the interests of commerce
neither of the poles are likely to prove
of greater value than for the capture of
whales, sea elephants and seals but to
science they are of infinite Importance,
and in the new awakening of geographi-
cal exploration they cannot much longer
be simple myth to the ignorant and
wonder to the wise. ."-Ne5C York Her
OZH
Year: 1874

the Government of South Carolina as "the
worst Government in the world-In knav-
cry and corruption as bad as the Tweed
regime. with density ofignorance to which
the old New York ring was q stranger
Year: 1874

We can scarcely credit the report that the Levy
Court intend to commence the erection Of the
Washington Street Bridge so early as this. Where
is the use of hurrylng up on improvement OF this
character II would ccrtsinly be better TO deter
i. little WHILE to see whether it is absolutely ne
cessary 10 the wants OF the people; or whether
It will not add another hundred thousand dollars
TO the taxes to be collected during the next year.
II business was fourishing IN the county we might
afford the expenditure better. But in the depres-
sed state OF trade in this city and county we doubt
the expediency of mourning the outlay for worl;
that, like the 18th Street Market House. may
prove to be many years in advance OF its require
lnent, and be found 10 require rebuilding about
the time that it is actually needed.
Year: 1874

OK THE SAFE SIpK.--In these times OF dcpres.
sion, when the whole country is calling for econ
omy In the public expenditures OF the nation it is
best to be on the safe side. We, therefore, feel
sratified that Senator Salisbury adhered to the
position he took in favor of reduction of the
Presidents salary TO the old rate Of $4,000 We
cannot See the necessity OF throwing the peoples
msney away, at any time; and even the old rate
just now would be largely in excess of the value
Of lie services rendered. The GAzKTTE does not
zee the necessity for the increase; and hopes al
some future day TO record the fact that the Pres
dsntG salary has been reduced to the Old stand
ard.
Year: 1874

his tendency to error was the soldiers
honest sincerity of purpose to MAINTAIN
the right If General Grant would not
forfeit this esteem, and he bears nothing
ripper in the full sheaves of his fame let him
be Just to Louisiana Let him be Just to the
South. Let him remember the burdens that
rest upon that people-burdens which even
under the brightest auspices make re-
construction sad and weary labor.
Let him give the freeman of Louisiana a
freemans right in the choice of his rulers.
And having done this let him throw the
weight of his Office and his name in favor OF
q national convention Of peace and recon-
struction, representing all the States, to
assemble in our centennial year, to consider
the grave and burning problems resulting
from the war, which have brought us scandals
in Louisiana, that may tomorrow bring US
scandals in Wisconsin, California and Massa-
chusetts ts-problems of reconstruction, rights
of labor, race, railway and class monopoiies,
State rights and finance. We cannot ignore
these problems. We cannot settle them by
the sword. The revolution in Louisiana is
only despairing prayer for their settlement.
Public opinion points the way, and it is for
the President to lead it.
Year: 1874

The fuller accounts of the Fall River disas-
ter, though they show that the loss OF life was
not as great as was at first feared, must in
crease the pity and indignation OF
the public. The details of the
agony in the mill, the leapng
of the children from the windows, others snf-
focated in smoke and burned beyond recogni-
ton, form picture of horror upon which it
is not wise to let the ina agination dwell. In all
of the Fall River churches yesterday sermons
were preached upon the calamity, and what
spiritual consolation could do for the sur
vivors was done with tender sympathy. The
civil authorities have also given all possible
been bereaved


The story of Matthew Dillon who first dis
covered the fire. shows that the managers and
owners of the mill are to a great extent re-
sponsble for the result. Fires, it appears,
are not uncommon, and are pro-
duced by the fric ion of the betting
amid so much oil and infammable
material There was no water to quench
the flames, and they spread through the room
with extreme rapidity In few moments
escape from the upper story was cut
of, and then the panic followed. This
testimony, to the effect that proper provision
for extnguishing fires was not made, is Of the
utmost importance, and the Coroner's in
quest, which is to be held to-day, should leave
nothing undone to discover the whole truth.
1t is time that somebody should be made an
example of.
Year: 1874

The French and American Theatres.


The influence of Camille is still felt in
French dramatic literature, as will be, clearly
seen in the letter from Paris which we pub
lish to-day, descriptive Of the latest plays. 1t
is difficult to find new drama which does
not deal with those evils which are usually
forbidden topics in respectable society. M.
Louis Leroy, in "La Chute" has 'much
of sorrow and more of sin, and
horror the soul OF the plot" and these phases
of adultery are not made less disagreeable by
the reconciliation Of the husband and wife
just before the curtain falls. Nine. Louis
Figuer contributes sensational play entitled
''L Enfant," which is of the same nature as
'.La Chute" only a little more tragic and
illogical. The particular importance OF such
dramas to the American public is that if they
succeed in Paris they are certain to be
brought out in our large cities. 1t is
singular that people will sit coolly in
a theatre and observe actions and listen
to thrilling conversations concerning subjects
which they are bound not to discuss in their
parlors. When clergymen go to Paris they do
not consider it unclerical or improper to go to
Mabille to see the cancan, but We do not wish
our theatres to become similar places of in
diligence startling example of this
tendency to look upon stage morality as
something entirely distinct from social mo-
rality was lately furnished in the pro-
duction of "La Timbale d'Argent'' at
the opera boufe. Ladies and gentlemen
were invited in this piece to look upon inde-
cencies of plot and action which no
person could refer to in drawing room
without risking the danger of being put out
of the window or kicked into the street. For
tunately, the good sense of the management
caused its withdrawal after the press had pro-
tested against the outrage on good So
ciety. But did good society protest suf-
iciently? We think not. 1t is an affectation,
which is becoming dangerous hypocrisy, to
consider indecency in public amusement
harmless, while in private life it would not
be tolerated for a moment Society cannot
successfully make these delicate distinctions;
If it encourages and sustains vulgarity in art
it will suffer from it in reality.
Year: 1874

The PECULIAR DOCTRINES Of Mrs. Woodruff
ARE to have practical trial in a new free love
society which is to be established on the
Island Of Valcour, in Lake Champlain. Our
correspondent at Winooski, Vt, who has
talked with the managers Of the association,
gives full account of the enterprise. There
appears to be, however some financial trouble,
which may end in disaster to the free lovers
and save the island from the desecration of
such an experiment
Year: 1874

The NEW YORK PLoTs. Upon the capacity,
the fidelity and the zeal of the New York pilots
depend not only the safety of millions Of
dollars, but also the good condition of our
harbor. The character and habits of these
remarkable men and the laws under which
they engage in such perilous and responsible
service are described in an interesting article
to-day. Their life is rugged romance of the
sea, and yet its thrilling events are scarcely
known to the public.
Year: 1874

The CURSE Of most countries in which a
large half civilized population is found is the
want of sanitary regulations. Jamaica has
been ravaged by smallpox, no doubt because
Of the neglect of vaccination by the negroes;
but our latest news from Kingston announces
the abatement of the disease.
Year: 1874

The WoMEN's TEMPERANCE UNION held
meeting last evening in this city, at which
proposal was made that the praying movement
of the West should be adopted by the ladies
present. Only six, however, responded to the
invitation, and better plan for advancing
the cause was adopted. Praying in private is
more efficient than praying in barroomS,
Year: 1874

They have engaged as foreman of this de-
partment. one of the most experienced Book
and Job Printers in the country; and the
presses will be superintended by a Skilled
Pressman from one of the largest Offices in
New England. sa
Year: 1874

feature of the Convention was decided
success. From a business stand point,
however, it would take very powerful
magnifying glass to get up much of view.
The fact is every one had probably found
business enough at home and came there to
have a good time If this be true, they
were exceedingly fortunate in selecting the
place. It would be impossible for men to
do more than the Minneapolis fraternity
did to make a delightful occasion for those
present. The cigars were good, the hall
was better, and the banquet was best OF all
except the ride.


The address Of Mr.. II. ?. Hall was pro-
nolnced excellent by all who heard it. The
poem selected and read by Mr.. W. A. Croffut
could not possibly have been improved on.
The responses to the toasts after the ban
quet, upon the whole, were the best we ever
listened to. The drive around dbwn given
by the livery men was delightful and, if
we remember right, we enjoyed It fully as
much as if we had paid for it-


None who took part in Me occasion will
ever forget it.
Year: 1874

the inventive genius of our age and
country. With all the extortion and rob-
berry that has been practiced under the sys-
TEN as it now exists, we are vastly better
! off than if we had not encouraged inven-
tions at all. It will be a very difficult mat
ter to strike the happy medium that shall
on the one hand offer sufficient inducement
to. stimulate inventive genius, and on the
other, deprive it OF the power of becoming
an engine Of extortion aud robbery in the
hands OF unscrupulous men.


We are glad that Mr.. Brown has intro
duced this resolution. if it haTe no other ef-
feet than that Of drawing afention to this
subject. Let us have Il thorough fiscnssion
of the matter, and in the multitude # coun-
sci we shall probably find that NJ dom that
will produce just and equitable LAYS upon
this subject.
Year: 1874

element through which the business of the
world is to be redeemed from its prostitu-
ton to corruption, and its, departure from
the legitimate uses for which it was born
to serve the world. We have started upon
a mission that reaches into the great future
and will effect unborn generations Every
success we make will be milestone dis
closing the line Of our march, - .
Year: 1874

We call attention to our compilation from
the report of the Commissioner Of Statistics
in this ISSUE We have been to a vast
amount Of labor in making this abstract,
believing it to be not only interesting but
profitable to our readers. 1t contains some
very valuable information. Look it over.
Year: 1874

1t is said that one Of Barnum's monkeys
died the other day from chew of tobacco
given it by fellow who was fooling with
it, Now wont Mr.. Darwin stop insulting
people by trying to prove that men could
ever have descended from such creatures
as that.
Year: 1874

We are now before the world, and 80 far
Is our external working is concerned, open
to its criticism and in order to maintain
its respect we must act wisely, judiciously
and honestly in oil the relations we sustain
to it. We hold in our hands : mighty pow
or that may be used IS the reformatory
Year: 1874

Charley, did you ever hear it said that il
person found four-leaved clover and pui
it in their shoe, the first gentleman or lady
the person walked with would be their hus
band or wife? No-never heard of it be-
lore. Well, found one and put it in m,
shoe this morning, and you are The first on
| have walked with | wonder if it is true:
We wonder what the result was
Year: 1874

Did you ever notice how long it takes
q boys hair to dry, when he has run
away and gone in swimming? It is
painful to be boy, with mother who
is constantly in fear lest you be brought
home from the river on a board. The
boy is commanded not to go in swim
ming, and he swears he wont, but he
lies like little cuss. He thinks he
will go in and not get his hair wet, and
no one will know it, buT just as he gets
ready to come out of the water a big
boy " ducks" him, and then he swesrs,
and when he crawls in the back window
at 10 o'clock at night, his mother, with
press board hid in the folds of her
dress, is the first obstacle he encoun-
ters. Does she believe him when he
tells her he has just been over to i'm
my Lynde's practiciDg with the /" Fl St
nine" of a Sunday-school class No !
She feels of his hair, finds it wet, smells
of it and finds it musty, and finds his
shirt wrong side out. Then she spits
on her hands, and with the press board
so works upon his tender sensibilities
that he goes to bed with his hand on his
aching heart, wishing he was half-Or-
phan, and he dreams he is a stern
wheel boat, running backward, and that
he has collided with barge loaded with
benzine, and set it on fire. The best way
for a boy to get along, at this season of
the year, is to have his hair shingled.


THEY have dumb pianos in London
for the benefit of those who wish to
learn Thalbergian lingering; and our
experience teaches us that they make
better music as a general thing than the
other kind.
Year: 1874

rails, and was never accused of shooting
other peoples chickens or hogs.


AS the improvements at the house as
| we're iraugurated at the shop. The
rambling Old building was straightened


up and frightened up. the fences were
proper season, and an air of comfort
pervaded Tonyis corners.


Tony went to church regularly and
always took the whole family; and at
church he made much of little things.
He devoted more attention to keeping
his children quiet than to the sermon.
The children always had their pennies
to put in the contribution box, and the
day the baby accomplished the feat of
dropping bright five-cent coin in the
box without grabbing for the other
coins already in was an hour of triumph
for Tony. There was something pathetic
about these little oddities that appealed
to all the tenderness the re was in peo-
ple's hearts.


In time, Tony would have been indig-
nant had any one asserted that he was
not a member of the church. He
wasn't clear in his mind as to when he





into his home, new thoughts into his
mind, and new sentiments into his
heart People said there was a great
change of heart, and, as Tony was
proud of the evidences of such change,
the people were probably right. The
movement with Tony was steadily pro-
gressive. He groped blindly at first,
but in time the resolution of the man
and his versatility of talent showed in
good works.


He was now spoken of as Mr.. Hard
scrabble, and be neighbored with all the
people. He didn't get above his work,
but he took his work up to higher
plane. Mothers never objected now to
their sons lounging about Tony's shop
The boys liked to be with Tony, and
even the men were rather glad when
made it necessary to go
to the shop.


The great change in Tony's life was at
first attributed to the reformatory in
fuence of prison discipline But, in |
good time, people saw with clearer eyes.
He commenced living better life, not |
so much as a matter of conviction as to |
please his wife. Under this influence |
his convictions were reached and the |
man was aroused. He. .IEad the better |
life and clung to it. Tfa ole now un-
derstand that the in az fused to
work the great chan <o>'< Z Hard !
scrabble was his wi - e speak
tenderly of her, remi - she
was and what she il
Year: 1874

This great apostle wrote upon many
subjects. Health was prominent among
them. He published work under the
title of 90 Primitive Physic or, an Easy
and Natural Method of Curing Most
Diseases" From his simple rules the
following are selected:


Pure air is very important.


Tender people should have those who
lie with them, or are much about them,
sound, sweet and healthy.


All persons ambitious of good health
should be as clean as possible in their
house, furniture and clothes.


The great rule in food is to suit the
quality and quantity to our digestion.
All picked, smoked, salted and high
seasoned food is unwholesome.


Nothing conduces more to health
than abstinence and plain food, with
due labor. For studious persons, about
eight ounces of animal and twelve of
vegetable food IN twenty-four-hour is
sufficient.


Water is the most wholesome of all
drinks, most quickens the appetite and
strengthens the digestion. Strong, and
more especially spirituous liquors, are
certain though slow poison. Expert
ence shows there is no manner of danger
in discontinuing them at once.


Coffee and tea are extremely injuri-
GUS to persons with weak nerves.


Tender persons should eat only very
light supper, and that full two or three
hours before going to bed. Such per-
sons ought to retire to bed invariably
by nine o'clock, and rise from four to
five in the morning.


Walking is the best exercise for
those who are able to bear it, and rid
ing is the best for those who are not
able to bear walking. We may
strengthen any weak part of the body
by constant evercise. Thus the lungs
may be strengthened by loud speaking
or by walking up an ascent, the diges-
ton and nerves by riding, the arms
and hands by strongly rubbing them
daily.


The fewer clothes anyone uses by day
or night (provided he is kept warm), the
harder he will be.


Exercise should never be taken ON a
full stomach, it should never be eontin,
ued to exhaustion, and when we are
done, we should be careful not to cool
off too suddenly.


The f1esh-brush is highly beneficial,
especially in stimulating part which
is cool and inactive. Cold bathing is a
great advantage to health. 1t prevents
many diseases, promotes respiration,
accelerates the circulation of the blood,
and secures against colds.


All violent and sudden passions dis
pose people to acute diseases. Slow
and lasting passions, such as grief and
homeless love bring on chronic dis
cases.
Year: 1874

wonderful instrument of modern inven-


ton, the spectroscope. Strange as it


may seem, this instrument, when turned


toward luminous body like the sun,


no matter how distant, can tell with GER


sodium, magnesium, barium and iron


has been ascertained. Hydrogen is also


prominent ingredient in the suns at


mosphere, if we may so call it. Imme-


diately outside the atmosphere, or


bright surface, there is layer of red


hot hydrogen, called the chromosphere,


rising here and there into those protu-


berances we spoke of, and occasionally


bursting out in jets of flame tens of


thousands of miles high. Below this


we have the photosphere, region con-


tanning metallic vapors along, probably


with numerous deposited cloud-parti-
cles of these vapors, which form, as if
were, small centers of radiation. To
supply the waste of heat caused by this
radiation, the surface of the rhotos-
phere is kept in constant agitation by
convection currents, the cooled portions
sinking down and warmer matter being
heaved up. It is believed that these
upheavals cause the facule, and that
the spots are produced by a down-rush
of comparatively cold matter from the
chromosphere into hollows of the pho
tosphere.


One thing specially remains to com
plete the wondrous story of inanimate
creation. We refer to the heat residing
in the sun. How was it produced
This heat, in which our globe partici-
pates, had its origin in force. Particles
of matter rushing into violent collision
produce heat. A concentration of ne
bulae on great scale gave the sun that
amount of heat which is still conserved
for the benefit of the dependent plane
tary bodies. It whatever way heat is
produced, it is ultimately to the sun
that it is due. Every bit of coal was
once vegetable substance grown by |
The suns heat, and this store of heat |
we disengage by fire to give us warmth
as well as to move machinery. The |
heat from an ordinary fire, therefore, is
directly traceable to those tremendous
forces which brought together the ma
5erials of the sun. But will not the
heat of this grand luminary
De in process of time expended
the suns heat will ever die
,ut is point shrouded from finite in
elligence. As yet there is no appear
lnce of decay in the suns benefcent
Energy, and we may be perefectly at
,ur ease on the subject.
Year: 1874

"A Dresden paper says that seven
teen experimeI is have been made dur
ing the previous year, with invariable
success, in the hospitals of that city, to
infuse Ian bis blood into the human
subject. In the first case tried the pa
tient had long suffered from pulmonary
disease, and the immediate effect of
the operation was to raise the pulse
and impart a sense of greater strength.
Year: 1874

At the opening of the Kings County Court OF
Oyer and Termner, yesterday, DstrlctAttorney WINS


low moved that the trial of exDeputy Tax-Collector
GILL; who is charged with embezzlement, be begun. Gen.


Tracy and another person appeared for the accused but
as the former engaged in the trial Of James Dunn
in the City Court he moved that the Gill case be post
poned for the present. Distrct-Attorney Wnsow op-
posed the notion said that this the only one OF
this class of cases now ready He did why other
counsel could procured. He desired to conclude
all officials before the term closed Judge
Daniels said in fact that tho counsel
actually engaged in the trial Of another he would
postpone the for few days Gen. Tracy said that
isaao Badeau was an important witness for the de-
fense and they could not proceed without him, and as
sick the ease might as well go over Tor the term


The case was then adjourned until July when
ing to the Dlstrct-Atorney Baieau will also be tried
before the Judge and in the extra Court OF oyer
and Terminer, which Will be extended until August
Year: 1874

Money was quiet and easy on call at and per
cent Prime mercantile paper was a shade frmer
at 81 to a per cent.


Government bonds have been dull aud IN tone
about steady. We annex following quotations cur
rent AT the close: