smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1874

Pretty conclusive evidence that the
commercial business Of the country
was, upon the whole, conducted on
safe and conservative principles, Is
afforded by the fact that. while Of the
co., coo mercantile firms which, in
round numbers, there are in the Unit
ed states and Canada, there are from
5000 to 10000 failures every year, yet
the failures Of 1873 did not exceed the
latter number. OF course the panic
had q severe effect upon mercantile
business In the reduction Of sales and
profits, and it is also true that some
OF the mercantile failures were very
heavy ones while the aggregate
amount of suspended paper was great
er than in ordinary periods; but, with
tbs hopeful prospects now visible IN
trade, It is believed that the ultimate
loss by commercial paper will not
greatly exceed the loss sustained in
ordinary years.-Pftts5Wrg Com B'eT-
ci1l.
Year: 1874

A Cincinnati Coroner sat on the
body of William Harris, and decided
with becoming solemnity that VIII
liam had died from an overdose Of
laudanum. This was entirely satis-
factory to everybody except Harris.
He put in an appearance ar the sta
tion-house the next night and char
acterized the entire proceeding as
false, and one calculated to dam
age his reputation. And now that
coroner is hunting for somebody else
to swear that corpse upon.
Year: 1874

A very comical conclusion to a very


ordinary theft took place in Paris re-


Gently. A sneak thief entered a gentle


means of false keys, and proceeded to


ransack drawers and closets in search


of valuables. To his disgust, he found


neither jewels, money, nor any portable


valuables SO he finally concluded to


treat himself to new suit of clothes.


Accordingly, he selected a nice outfit,


including shiIts, stockings, and under


wear, laid them out on the bed, and
proceeded to remove his own garments.
Just as he got to the critical point,
when his own clothes were off and the
new ones were not on, he heard some
one open the outer door of the apart
ment. He scrambled under the bed in
all haste, and while lying periu there
he heard the new conner prowling round
the room, opening drawers, etc, and
finally heard him depart. He then
crept out, but what was his horror to
find that the second individual had been
a brother thief, and that not only the
clothes he had been about to put on
were gone, but his own suit as we'll.
While he was in the midst of search
for some other garment, he was again
by the opening of door, and
this time he popped into a closet. This
last arrival proved to be the owner of
the apartment, who, finding his furni-
ture in disorder and his wearing apparel
gone, proceeded to search for the male
factor, and soon discovered the poor,
criminal in the closet. He
summoned the police and gave him into
custody, and the unfortunate fellow
was conveyed to the station-house,
wrapped in blanket, and piteously
declaring that he had stolen nothing
that, on the contrary. he had been
robbed, basely robbed, OF all his cloth
Ino
Year: 1874

The Mount of Olives has changed
hands. The Countess de In Tour
who lives at Jerusalem,
has bought and handed it over to the
French Government. She is now erect
ing a convent on the spot where our
Saviour prayed. The prayer is in
scribed on the stone wall around the
court yard in thirty-two languages.
The Countess is lady of immense
wealth, and is as queer as she is wealthy.
She lives in an old cottage of oriental
style, with only a tortoise shell eat and
Il brown dog for her companions.
Year: 1874

Perfect health demands that the
clothing about the neck should be very
moderate in quantity, and worn SO
loose as to prevent the slightest COM
preston. The great error frequently
committed in clothing this part OF the
body consists in wearing such an
amount as to overhead and weaken the
throat, and thus render it susceptible
to cold, or in wearing it so tight as to
retard the circulation of the blood to
and from the head. Great care should
be exercised upon this point, as the ar
teries and the veins leading from the
heart to the brain are situated IN the
neck that slight compression there
serves to check the flow of the blood.
Many cases of congestion of the brain
and headache are partially or wholly
caused by too tight collars and cravats.


1t is proposed in England to provide
separate cars for the accommodation OF
ladies travelling alone
Year: 1874

The Vermont Legislature is sorely
puzzled over the question of the dispo-
sal of Senator Morrill's back pay, which
he placed to the credit of the State
treasury. The latest proposition is
that it be appropriated TO the founding
of fish-breeding establishment near
the centre of the State.
Year: 1874

COwPER's THREE HAREs.-Cowper's s


three historic hares, Puss, Tiney, and


Bess, are among the most interesting


OF domesticated creatures. These hares


differed in their dispositions one from


the other. Tiney was reserved and


surly Il; Bess was full of frolic and drol-


lery, but did not live long. Here is the


poets own account of Puss, who evi-


IDENTIFY became a privileged character {:


''Puss grew familiar, would leap into


my lap, raise himself from his hinder


feet, and bite the hair from my temples.


He would suffer me to take him about
IN my arms, and has more than once


fallen fast asleep upon my knee. He


was Ill three days, during which time /
nursed him, kept him apart from his
fellows that they might not molest him
for, like many other wild animals,
they persecute one of their own species
that is sick-and by constant care, and
trying him with variety of herbs, re-
stored him to perfect health. No
creature could be more grateful than
my patient after his recovery, senti-
ment which he most significantly ex-
pressed by licking my hand, first the
back of it, then the palm, then every
finger separately, then between all the


fingers, as if anxious to leave no part of
1T unsaluted; a ceremony which he
never performed but once again upon a
similar occasion. Finding him ex-
tremely tractable, made it my custom
to carry him always after breakfast into
the garden, where he hid himself gene
rally under the leaves of a cucumber
vine, sleeping or chewing the cud until
evening; in the leaves also of that vine
he found favorite repast. / had not
long habituated him to this state of
liberty before he began to be impatient
for the time when he might enjoy it.
He would invite me to the garden by
drumming upon my knee, and by look
of such expression as it was not posi-
BILE to misinterpret. If this rhetoric
did not Immediately succeed, he would
take the skirt of my coat between his
teeth and pull at it with all his force.
Thus Puss might be said to be per-
fectly tanned, the shyness of his nature
was done away, and, on the whole, it
was visible by many symptoms, which /
have not room to enumerate, that he /
was happier in human society than
when shut up with his natural COM
panions."
Year: 1874

trains, or ever being compelled to augment


their speed and increase the wear and tear of


tracks and rolling stock to reach the points Of


meeting in time. When this great work is
completed the cost of transporting grain by
rail from Buffalo to New York will
be less than seven cents bushel. At least
thrice the amount of freight can be moved
over these new double tracks as over the pres
ent tracks of the New York Central. OF
course so shrewd man as Commodore Van
derbilt has not constructed this gigantic work
IN the expectation that it will be idle and
when it is finished the New York Central will
have the ability to carry as much freight be-
tween the great lakes and the seaboard as oil
the existing lines put together. But the colos-
sal business which these double freight
tracks will do cannot possibly 60 to Balti-
more or Philadelphia or Montreal, and only
small fraction of it to Boston. So that if Van
derbilt and the Central directors have not
made stupendous miscalculation, New York
is in no permanent danger of losing the grain
trade unless the city should fail to supply
cheap facilities tor the transfer Of freight to
ocean-going ships.
Year: 1874

The prevailing storm has been one of the
most violent gales Of the autumn, and, we
fear, has been prolific of disaster. It was re-
ported in the Sunday evening bulletins, and
the lake ports were then warned Of the violent
winds which yesterday swept the waters of
our inland seas. Judging from the published
Geographic reports this tempest has extended
its cyclonic disturbance over the whole lake
country and the region east of the Mississippi
River. Heavy rains have fallen, and, no
doubt, these will go far toward compensating
for the long and desolating droughts of the
summer and fall. This storm comes at
a time when heavy deluging rains and terrific
typhoons have been visiting other parts of the
earth, and we shall be anxious to hear the full
extent of its destruction. Fortunately the
lakes were forewarned of its approach, as also
were our Atlantic seaports, in time for the
mariner to prepare for the danger. Indeed,
as we suggested last week, the snow storm was
the harbinger of the storminess that we are
now experiencing.


The progress of the present gale seems to
have been from west to east along the lakes,
and this progressive sweep over our Atlantic
seaboard needs to be carefully watched by
every exposed seaman. 1t will, doubtless, be
by heavy SHOWS and the rough,
biting blasts of winter.
Year: 1874

into Central Africa, distance Of twenty-five
hundred miles. The Doctor carried out
his instructions as an oculist, served his i'm
perial master, and was thereafter informed
that he must embrace the religion Of the
"Prince OF all Believers" AS q matter Of
policy he consented Five days after he had
surrendered the faith of his fathers he was
killed by King Hassien. ''because he might
renounce the faith of the prophet of prophets"
Such man was this late King Of Darfour.
His demise, however sudden, however violent,
is a blessing to mankind. For many years he
stood barricade between barbarism and
civilization, causing the death of numerous
men who would pass between these equally
resolute adversaries. That he is gone we may
all be thankful that Darfour is acquired to
the domains Of the viceroy is the harbinger Of
better future for the countries surrounding
the sources of theNile.
Year: 1874

RETRENcHMENT AT WASHINGTON. The
House Committee on Appropriations, in
making up the annual appropriation bills for
the ensuing fiscal year, stick to the policy Of
retrenchment; but nevertheless, the legions
Of the lobby expect this time to be masters of
the last opportunity for the outgoing men,
bers Of the expiring CONGRESS.
Year: 1874

A HERALD CORRESPONDENT ARRESTED IN
SPAN.-The Spanish news is interesting to-
day, independently of that which relates to
the Virginius claims and one of the most
painful reports is that of the arrest Of the
special correspondent of the HERALD and his
imprisonment by the republicans. No cause
for this arbitrary act is given, but it is no
doubt utterly unjustifable, and, if the uncon-
frmed rumor be true, we trust soon to hear of
bis liberation by the Madrid authorities.
Year: 1874

The Lives Insured by the Society are carefully
selected in different parts of North America and
Europe, furnishing, by this broad field of opera
tions, an additional and exceptional safety to the
Policy holders. The assurances are made only on
the Mutual Principle. The Surplus Premiums are
returned annually to the Insured.
Year: 1874

Qua Growing SPRING CRoP-From all
parts of the country we have hattering reports
of the appearance of our crops, particularly
corn, aud if no untoward event happens before
harvest the yield will probably be one of the
largest gathered for many years. We have
taken some pains to inform ourselves of the
prospects of this important crop, and our in
vestigations have demonstrated one fact which
farmers would do we'll to consider. 1t is this,
that fertilizers have had no small share in pro-
ducing the result, and in giving that vigorous
appearance which the stalks and leaves have
thus far shown.


Among the fertilizers which proved their
value on this crop, the Sun GuanO" bears a
most conspicuous part. Although a new arti-
Gle, and only in the first season of its career,
it's effects have already proved the promises of
its manufacturers. We are glad to be able to
speak thus favOrably Of the Sun" because
farmers should appreciate the action of its
manufacturers in offering them SO valuable a
manure at so moderate a price. There were
many farmers who through disappointment and
loSsby reason of unpropitious seasons, felt that
they could lily afford to buy the high priced
phosphates they had hitherto used. To be
sure there were other low priced fertilizers 10
the market. But as these were largely adul-
terated with sand and clay, discerning farmers
naturally gave them a wide berth. They knew
very we'll that it would be as good policy TO at
tempt to fatten cattle on saw-dust, as to ferti-
lize land with sand; or to extract sunbcams
from cucumbers as to expect fertility to result
from these sand adulterated articles. To far
mers Of this class the introduction of the ''Sun
fuano'' has been boon OF great value, and
we shall always take pleasure in aluding to its
merits.


The importance OF good crops to the country
caunOt be overestimated The influence of a
bounteous yield of breadstuffs is felt 10 remote
quarters of the globe and the scarcity oI
abundance of the cereals is a subject which poll
tcal economists discuss with gravity worthy
of its Importance. The balance of trade
among nations is often determined by propi
IioDs agricultural seasons, and when we take
into consideration the momentous question.
involved, we should feel thankful at the prom
ising prospects Of our spring crops.-BreGk
lroter Light.
Year: 1874

ACT amend the relating Patents, Trade


and copyrights


Be enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives
the United States Of America Congress assembled That
shall maintain action for the infringement
copyright unless he shall give notice thereof by
the Immediately following, il it be book; il
cOmpOsitUn print, cut engraving photograph
painting drawing chrOmO statue stauaTy model
intended be perfected and completed work of the
inscribiuR portion thereof
which the shall lie mOunten, the following


by A. b. in the office OF the Librarian of Congress.
Washington his option the word COpyTKh
with the the copyright entered and the
by whom it taken out; Opyright ls by
A. b."


That for recording and certifying
writing for the assignment OF copyright the Librarian
Congress snail from the to whom the
dollar said Tee either certificate of the
under OF the Librarian Congress- and all
shall be paid the Treasury OF the United States
That in the construction Of this act the words En-
craving cut and print shall be applied only to pictorial
illustrations wOrka connected with the fine
prints labels designed be other articles
shall entered under copyright Jaw but
hereby charged with the
the registry Of such prints labels in conformity
with :he regulations provided by law copyright OF
that there shall be paid for recording the
print label not trade mark six dollars which shall
OF furnishing OF the record under the
Of the Commissioner Patents to the party entering h
|


That all laws and OF laws inconsistent with thG
foregoing provisions be and the hereby repealed


SEC S. That this act shall take effect and after the
day Of August, eighteen hundred and seventy-four.
| Approved, June Is, 1874.
Year: 1874

By request, write you this week and as

 substitute for the usual light from these

 parts which illumines your columns. For

 the past ten days we have talked and

 thought of little but thunder storms and

 the tornado. Great sympathy is felt for the people of Salisbury and the storm worn

 country hereabouts. It was rellet to see

 once more the face of the CONN. WESTERN

 NEWS! for from the various reports which

 reached us we feared you would be unable

 to issue the paper that week, and we longed

 to hear from the seat of war among the el-

 ements. We who live in the central and

 eastern parts of Sheffield have been highly

 favored during the storms of the past week we have yet roofs to shelter us and the

 crops are not injured badly but in West

 ern Sheffield much damage was done;

 whole gardens are swept away to enrich

 the meadows below; grain IS in places to-

 tally destroyed and fruit trees stripped of

 their uit......During severe thunder

 storm last week tree was struck by light ming near the Creamery in EssternsShef- field. Some men who were at work upon

 the road near by felt the shock so greatly

 that the road overseer was literally brought to his knees In these days of peril and death it seems as if every reasoning han and woman would voluntarily bend the knee to the Power on high that speaks in thunder tones of the uncertainty of life and the surety of coming death. When blazing fires are consuming property, men are anx- ious to insure their homes when death comes to them they are ready to beg for mercy and expect when they are ready to be saved, High Heaven will graciously await it's judgmeit......O week ago last Sunday the funeral of the Rev. J. c. Hoyts infant child was attended at the parsonage. Rev. MT. Townsend officiating. On On Thursday last we attended the burial of Miss Belle Allen, only daughter of Hen ry Allen of this village. Her life of but 22 years was short but contained much suffer ing A victim of consumption, she gradu- ally wasted away; and as her body grew weak her faith grew strong, and her spirit rejoiced to go from earthly friends to it's rest in heaven. Her memory must be i'm mortal in the hearts of those who have witnessed her patient suffering and her trust in her heavenly hope...... The M. E. Society arc holding a series of society meetings and debating the question of par sonage building. At the last meeting it was voted to sell their new lot to Myron Andrus and adjourn the meeting until some other plan could be matured This society seems very hard to please all around, but it is hoped they will agree upon parsonage somewhere, for the old house is unfit for use. In this town as we'll as in other places, we have many Pharisees who thank
Year: 1874

God they are not as other men are'-that they pay so literally of their means for charitable purposes, forgetting the com mand not to let the right hand know what the left hand doeth; and they think all others backsliders from the faith who do not come up to their standard in dollars and cents; the widows mite given in humility did far more good than the rich mans of fering. If the church would give not to be seen of men, we. believe more good would be accomplished. Two festivals are to be held here this week-one by the Episcopal ladies will be given at French's Hall on Wednesday evening, where Superior re treatments are promised with plenty of strawberries. The ladies of the M. E. Church hold a strawberry festival and fair at the Town Hall on Thursday evening, where the substantial good things of life will be offered freely, but not without price. All who know the president of thls society can trust Mrs. Curtis to provide a good entertainment of this kind. Follow ing these feasts we are to have feast of reason and flow of soul,' for on Friday evening of this week the celebrated bio Lewis is to lecture in the M. E. Church, up on the subject of temperance. We prom ise for him full house and rejoice at his coming, for Sheffield, like her neighborlng towns bears the curse of rum. One tip pier told us the other day cure for drunk

 enness. He said the juice extracted from cabbage leaves would counteract the effect of liquor and break drunken stupor in a few moments. If this be true, we would recommend to our acqualntances who must drTnh, that they immediately plant their cabbage garden for constant use and carry with them bottle of this valuable juice to insure them safety when abroad. Perhaps it might be better not to make cabbage heads of themselves by first drink ing liquor!, This is not moonshine, but comes only from A STAR.
Year: 1874

THE NEW CoMEr.-Of the new comet recently discoYered heading this way, it is asserted on what authority is uncertain, that 1t will pursue course very similar to Do nati's comet in 1858, being at first visible

 morning and evening in the north and later in the evening alone. It will descend rap idly toward the southwest until about Aug ust 1st, when it will be nearest the earth and most brilliant. The comet was first discovered in this country by Lewis Swift of Rochester on the evening of June Slh.

 He describes it as near the 'Cameleopard's s breast quite bright with tail about half degree in length. MT. H. M. Parkhurst writes that it was first discovered by M. Coggia at Marseilles on the 17th of April.
Year: 1874

Which they will sell at prices that will make it an ooJect for their numerous friends on the line of the Connecticut Western Railroad to give them an early call, and to make their purchases from their full and varied Stock,
Year: 1874

Travellers passing through portions Of
Mississippi, and coming in contact with the
hollow, long haired sons of its sandy soil


who stare curiously at strangers wearing
store clothes. would hardly believe the No.
tives Of that State to be the most polite
people on earth, not excepting the inhabit-
ants Of Paris, who are little else than polite
Democrat are to be credited, all polite


people must yield the palm to Mississippi


politeness. That paper says:


That neighborhood near the head Of


Washington street was startled from its ac
customed Sabbath stiffness last Sunday.
morning by the report of two pistol shots
fired in quick succession, which upon in.
quiry developed the fact that murder had
been attempted. 1t seems that as some
ladies were coming through the gate from
Sunday school, Barney Strutter, q negro,
suddenly turning corner, to prevent COM
ing in contact with them, stepped close to
the fence. A friend of the ladies saw, and
conceiving it to be an insult by the negro
not giving the inside Of the walk to the
ladies, took the first opportunity offered for
correction, which was directly after the
affair, when he did as above stated.


1t does not appear that the ladies noticed
the outrage, but a gentleman who was
following them felt grossly insulted. He
was a man who evidently knew WHICH side
of the sidewalk should be given lady, and
to a man endowed with the intellect he
possessed, the position OF fence made all
the difference in the world He expostulated
with the unconscious offender, and used the
only argument with which he was familiar
the pistol. By good luck he did not murder
the man he was reasoning with. although
the Handsboro Chesterfield did his best at
shooting. Visitors walking in the proper
streets of Hands boro should remember and
keep to the right, especially if the fence is
on the left.
Year: 1874




Dissolve two pounds of soap in
three gallons of water as hot as the
hand can bear. To this add one ia.
blespoonful of turpentiue and three
of aqua ammonia, the mixture to be
well stirred. Soak the linen clothes
in this two or three hours. taking
care to keep the boiler tightly closed.
Then wash and rinse in the usual
way. Add for the second use of the
preparation, half as much turpentine
and ammonia as az first. Both of
of these possess strong detersive
qualities without any injarious effect.
The smell of both will disappear by
the time clothes are dry. The use
OF this mixture makes rubbing on the
board unnecessary and will not re-
move the color from calicoes.