smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1877

had ever lodged there before. The
bear couldn't get him, but neither
could he get the bear. He had nothing
to shoot with, neither food nor drink,
and yelling at a bear to clear out and
go home has no effect in this rarified
atmosphere. The mouth of the crevice
was ten feet long, and Smith could
look out over his trail for forty rods or
more, no matter at what point the bear
was. The animal was walking up and
down before the ledge, probably fishing
for plan by which he might get some
thing better than roots for dinner, when
the miner caught sight of three Indians
creeping along on the trail he had made.
They had, perhaps, followed il for n
mile or more, and must have known
that the bear had the first claim. The
redskins had just come into view when
they saw the bear, the bear saw them,
and Smith saw the whole thing, and
was willing to go one better.


The meat under the greasy dcer-skin
worn by Indians ranks next to white
mans meat, and these Western bears
are always ready to take the ''next best
thing" This bear looked in on Smith
in despairing manner and then made
a bee-line for the redmen. They fired
at him once piece and then. turned
and ran, and after about three minutes
waiting, Smith crawled out and made
, 40 time until his breath gave ont.
Year: 1877

y few days ago, says corre>pOn-


dent of the Cincinnati Enquirer, a man


named Mon gomery Smith, hailing


from st. Louis, had two singular and


narrow escapes rolled into one. He


left a camp about thirty miles up the


Black Hills to bring letters here to post,
and in trying TO shorten the distance a


little he lost the regular trail and got


into bad bit of country. While hunt
ing for the trail he came across fresh
signs of Indians, and while hurrying
out of the neighborhood he ran directly
upon large brown bear which was
sleeping on the sunny side of thicket.
The thicket was on side hill, Smith
was going at good pace when he
turned the clump. The bear was 80
near when the man caught sight of him
that there was neither time to halt nor
chance TO turn out, and bruin was
cleared by flying leap. He made Il
stroke at Smith as he went over, inflict-
ing a slight scratch on one leg, and then
set off after the miner with the intention
of masticating him for dinner. The
flight led over broken ground, up and
down ridge, and then along the base
of broken ledge.


knowing that the bear would soon
Overtake him, Smith had his eyes peeled
for some place of refuge, and he found
good one. Close to the ground was a
rift in the ledge made by part of the
rocks settling down orcrumblingaway.
He saw it when only thirty feet away,
and the bear was not hundred feet in
his rear. There was no time to guess
whether the crevice was big enough to
bear in after him. or so small that the
victim would be there overtaken and
devoured. He had dropped his gun to
aid his flight, and running at full speed
crevice head first, raking enough hide
off his shoulders and back to make
pair of baby shoes. The bear wasn't
ten seconds. behind him, and as Smith
reached the back end of the cave, which
was not over six feet deep, the bear
put his head into its mouth and tried to
work in his body. This he could not
accomplish, owing TO his stout shoul-
ders. but for quarter of an hour
Montgomery Smith was doubtless the
worst frightened man in North Amer
lea. There was room enough for him
to turn around in, but he was compelled
to lie at full length and look into the
frey eyes of a bear which could get
within four feet of him and wanted to |
come nearer. Bruin didn't give up
trying until he had sadly cut and
bruised himself against the stones, and
his snarls and growls put more relig-
ious thoughts into Smiths head than J
Year: 1877

How true is it that good name is a
capital in itself. Such capital, like
every solid accumulation, is not bnilt in
day, but is the result of years of con-
tinuance in well-doing. No man can
hope by squirt of good nature or hon.
orable dealings to acquire an enviable
reputation which is implied in the pos
session of 'good name" Little
things done and observed in a series of
years, the trifles of which life is made
up, if done conscientiously, are what
contribute to the result, and win for a
man the confidence of his fellows; and
when one has thus acquired this good
name, men seek him in business. rely
on his word and prefer his goods. Such
a capital is within the reach of the
poorest. 1t commands confidence, and
helps one in securing all that is desira-
BILE in life, and as it is to be acquired
without outlay, does not depend upon
birth or influence for its attainment. II
is wonderful so many prefer to travel
by crooked ways, which, though they
may seem short cuts to success, do not
lead in that direction at all. Let every
young man strive to add good name
TO his other capital
Year: 1877

We grant, As has recently been said.


that an open fire is incompetent to


heat our houses;" but we believe il can


be made such an important factor i'm the


culture of children that we have no


hesitation in urging others to try it. In


houses that are wholly warmed by fur


mace, the family circle is likely TO be-


come impaired. The children take their
| friends 10 their own rooms, and the
-mOther rarely becomes intimately ac-
quainted with their associates. Around


wood fire all naturally come together;
what interests one, comes in little


while 10 interest all, and the children
learn to be open and free. The fire


warns the heart as well as the body.
\ wood fire lit early in the evening
when the children are home from


school is all that is necessary. When


the boys get used to coming in from the
cold and snow to find cheerful hick-
DRY fire blazing on the parlor hearth,
with the room not too nicely furnished
for them to use, they will not want To


leave ii for any outside attractions. The


moment the familiar whistle is heard


in the evening, let some kindling wood


be thrust under the logs. The pleasant


sensation produced by blazing fire, if
repeated every day, winter after winter.


amounts to great deal of happiness in


a boys lifetime, and will never be for
gotten. Ii is difficult TO oyerestimate


the value of this central gathering
place for the whole family. Wood fires
are not dusty, and when used not for
heat, but for cheer. and only in the
evening, are not costly. The moderate
heat of furnace or stove is sufficient
for the parlor by day, and but little
wood in the fireplace is necessary to
make it comfortable At night. Indeed,
the register often has TO he turned off
and the doors have 10 be closed to keep
the heat of the house from rushing into
the parlor. The wood fire ventilates.
AMI thus. not only are the feet kept


warm, but the head remains cool. Half
- N'AN " hANh'AN "OOb id-t> Al-
month, and we use it on Sundays after
church, and on other days if we have
friends for dinner. or the children are
to be at home. In spring and fall an
open Fireplace is particularly useful.


Everyone knows how the furnace is
disliked in moderate weather, but by
using at such times the wood alone, the
desired heat i obtained and far more
than the cost saved in the coal that
would be burned to waste. If the fire
place is painted black, there will be
good background for the red flame, and
the brick-w Ork will not be made to look
shabby by the smoke. Let it be Il good
hearty blazing fire or none at all. Bet
ter to save in fine furniture. or in rich
desserts, than put ON logs >paringly.
Brass andirons are the best, for they
never wear out, and the labor in keep
Ing them bright is much exaggerated.
The wood should reach clear over both
andirons. \ lot Ofcorncobs will make
Il hot, quick blaze, just before the chill
dren 90 up to bed, and will make their
slumbcr all the Sweeter.-Scrbaer.
Year: 1877

Once more the year its fulness pours
To cheer the heart OF toll;
Once more we take with gratitude
The blessing OF the soil
hear the children laugh and sing
They pull the grapes together;
And giadness bresthes from everything


In this October weather.
The winter days were long and dark.
The spring was slow to come;
And summer storms brought fear and doubt
To many a humble home
But rain aud sunshine had heir will
And wrought their work together.
And see. we heap our baskets still,


In this October weather.
Nv heart has had its winter, too,
And lain full bare and gray;
did not think spring would come,
Much less summer dsy.
How little did dream that life
Would bring us two together.
And should be happy wife


In this October weather.
Doubtless the frosts will come again,
And some sweet Eopss must die;
But we shall bear the passing pain.
And smile as well as sigh =
Nor let us cloud with fears Of i'll
This golden hour together;
FIR God is in His garden still


In this October weather.


-Sribner's MONTHLY.
Year: 1877

Don't think you are performing your
full duty in this world when you pull
yourself into your shell and waddle
around like mud-turtle.


Don't think that out of the millions
of women who perambulate this globe
there isn't one good enough to be your
wife.


Don't think If ycu resolve to lead
your turtle life that any of these mil
lions will banker after you so badly
that she will 90 gouging down in the
mud for you.


Don't think you escape the greatest
ills of life by "going it alone" just
think of having to talk to yourself when
you want an appreciative audience, and
sewing on your own buttons and darn
ing your own socks.


Don't think Adam wouldn't have
gone into the apple business if he had
lived an old bachelor. He engaged in
that during his courting days and never
amounted to much until he married,
settled down and went to work.


Don't think because he had a little
trouble in his family and raised bad
boy that you run the same risk. They
didn't have any houses of reformation
to put boys into then, or pententiaries.
They have now.


Don't think you will live in the men,
ory of posterity much if you pass
through life like 0. When you are
gone there will be no one to sigh for
you. The best way to keep your name
and memory afioat is to leave half a
dozen rafting boys who will make
"Rome howl" in the neighborhood, give
the police something to do, and keep
your name prominently before the pub
lie.


Don't think you are happy because
you don't have to listen 10 infantile
nocturnal solos and orchestras. You
have, nevertheless, TO listen to that cat
concert on the back shed and contribute
your boots to it in spite of yourself.


Don't think you would enjoy having
miniature edition of yourself gouging
your eyes, pulling your whiskers, and
daubing candy, etc., all over your hair.
It's just next to going to the circus.


Don't think you can't "afiord" to
marry and assume the responsibilities
incident thereto. You will find your
present expenses quite sufficient there
for, provided you marry woman who
has more sense than You have.


Don't think you will necessary have
to 'take care" of the wife you marry
In eight eases out Of ten if wives didn't,
by their better sense, stake care" of
their husbands they would go to the
d-uce.


Don't be prowling around like bear
escaped from menagerie, expecting
that some enterprising woman will turn
up and take you in. As a general rule
they don't do il that way.


Don't waddle around until you turn
gray and then expect some gushing
girl to open hospital and take you in
as her special ward for the sake of
wearing your name and what little
property you may have.


Don't fool. Come down to business.
Take your full part in life. Take some
sister in out of the cold. Wash your
face, brush your teeth, pare your finger
nails, dust up your wardrobe, set your
eye on some girl with level head and
60 straight for her. If you mean busi-
ness, and are a clever fellow, she'll
meet you about half way.
Year: 1877

Lord Chesterfield says that the Duke
of Newcastle lost half an hour in the
morning. and spent the whole day
running after it. This is a true
expression of the career of busy
but inefficient man. He who j.
always driven, always in a hurry,
always late, and always with defici-
encies to be made up, is very likely to
be alwav failure. II is well known
that the responsibilities of society are
best and most easily discharged by those
who estimate the value of small pOr-
tions of time, who do things strictly in
their proper sense and place, who pro
vide against contingencies, and distri-
butte their day in reference 10 what l..
as well a. TO what may be required OF
them. m.-.Idcob Bjgeio1r.
Year: 1877

As the willy subtility of him who is
intent on gain, so the abrupt brutality
of him who has gained enough. Be-
ware lest the thirst of luere should
Green into mind which had hitherto
admitted nothing but the love of truth
and an anxiety to deserve well of all
man
Year: 1877

Thousands OF housekeepers are annoyed
and yexed because they cannot get good
yeast. This is the reason why the California
yeast cakes are becoming so popular wher.
ever they are known. They recommend
themselves, and those who have been pre-.
yously bothered to keep yeast on hand find
these cakes always ready for use, and save
themselves great deal Of time and expense
The advertisement can be seen in another
place, and the best evidence OF their merits
is shown in the fact that the prOpretors Of.
fer to send samples free by mail to all who
wish to try them. Another evidence OF their
worth is shown by the increasing demand
for them by the wholesale grocers OF San
Francisco. II your grocer does not keep
them, tell him to order them from any whole.
sale dealer; or packages can be sent by mail.
The man who Is at the head Of the firm man.
ufacturing them is an industrious, hard.
working man, and deserves to succeed, and
he does wherever the California Yeast cakes
become known.
Year: 1877

FROM all that we are able to learn Of the
Sacramento Medical and Surgical ILtlrmary
we believe 1t to be reliable institution and
worthy OF public confidence. The advertise.
ment can be found in another place. The
men at the head of the institution appear to
be gentlemen, who will do all that they can
reasonably be expected to do They do not
promise to raise the dead or do any lmpossi.
blity, but we believe them all the more
worthy of confidence that they make no ex.
trayagant claims.
Year: 1877

DURING thunderstorm few evenings
since young woman seated at a sewing
machine, in house on Wylie avenue,
was frightened from it by peculiar dem
onstrations of the electric fluid, which
seemed to fill the room, and made hiss.
ing sound as it played upon the steel
work of the machine. After the storm
had subsidized, it was noticed that the
glass in the room windows was cracked,
but no crash had been heard or flash OBJ
served.-Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette.
Year: 1877

CRIPPLEs are favored above all men in
Florida, where the laws provide that nc
man who has lost an arm or leg, no
matter how or when, or from what cause
can be taxed for any business he may en-
ter into, always excepting the liquor
business.
Year: 1877

tinued to grow into friendship; and my visits to her uncle Ross were very ire quent, until at length l offered her my hand, which she accepted.

 A few months rolled on, and the we'd ding day arrived. We were married As soon as the congratulations of the hour were passed and quiet seemed to be restored again, servant entered bearing in her hand a large envelope addressed to Mrs. Minnie Jarvis.

 She opened it-a piece Of paper with the following words, met her gaze:

 ''I herewith present you with deed of all that tract of land adjoining your uncle Ross.' Accept it as bridal present, if nothing else, and may your union with my son be full of joy and sunshine, without cloud to obscure your pathway thro' life.

 Your father Gin law,)

 JACOB JARvIs.'

 We have now been married for sev- eral months, living at the old home stead of my father, and l am sure l shall never have to regret the hour l met my angel in the wood.
Year: 1877

As long ago as 1857 company in the West began the manufacture of build ing paper, and now it has three large mills that turn out 16 tons per day. The paper thus manufactured is a thick, hard. pasteboard, wound in rolls of 25 to 100 pounds each, and usually 32 inches wide. While it is being made it is subjected to an enormous pressure, which congresses the flores into a solid body. The sheet becomes absolutely air-tight and as paper is a non-con- ductor of heat, it resists the action both of heat and cold. A building lined with it resists the entrance of heat in Summer and cold in Winter. In case of fire the paper sheets do not burn so easily as wood on account of their hard ness and solidity. This queer building material has been tried in cold and in warm climates, and found to work ad- mirably in all conditions and cir cumStanceS,
Year: 1877

All men who are married-all hus- bands-come at one time, sooner or later, to point in their lives where they have to decide whether the amen ities and courtesies and sweetness which characterized the early days of their affection shall be continued, or whether it shall be put aside. To some of us, perhaps, this time has come, and we have not decided rightly, and harsh ness has crept into that which has been perfect melody, and there has been chronic discord in our family circle. The time comes now to us again right here, now, at the suggestion of your pastor, to recall those sweeter days and and reform your conduct, husbands, if you have lapsed from that sweet era. Forbearance is the key note of married life.--Good Words.
Year: 1877

If any one wishes to grow heshy, a pint of milk taken before retireing at night will soon cover the scrawniest bones. Although now a-days we see a good many fleshy females, there are many lean an lank ones who sigh for the fashionable measure of plumpness, and who would be vastly improved in health and appearance could their figure be rounded with good, solid flesh. Nothing is more coveted by thin women than full figure, and nothing will rouse the ire and provoke the scandal of the "clipper builds" as the consciousness of plumpness in a rival. In cases of fever and summer com- plaint, milk is now given with excellent results. The idea that milk is ''fever- ish" has exploded. and it is now the physician's great reliance in bringing through typhoid patients, or those in too low state to be nourished by solid food. It is mistake to scrimp the milk pitcher. Take more milk and buy less meat. Look to your milkman, have large-sized, well-filled milk pitchers on the table each meal, and you also will have sound flesh and save doctors bills.
Year: 1877

A Chinaman and his lantern are in-

 seperatble. Let him start on any jour- ney which is likely to occupy him until sunset, and his lantern will be the first article that he lays out to carry with

 him. Even on the brighest moonlight night he considers it his duty to provide himself with artificial light; and it is a curious sight at large fire at night to see the crowds which fill the streets, every man with his lantern held aloft. Although the practice owes it's rise, no doubt, to the absence of any system of public lighting for the streets and high ways, the lantern has it's use in day

 light; suspended over doorways and

 along the fronts of shops, it declares the surname of the proprietor within, in huge characters, and no respectable domicile is without one. Indeed, all lanterns, whether carried in hand or otherwise, are inscribed with the sur names of their owners; so that while walking in the street at night man can always discern that his friend whether Jones or Robinson, is ap- preaching, long before his figure is discernable. Official persons show their titles on their lanterns, not their
Year: 1877

Many man, raised from poverty and obscuritv to wealth and honor, can trace his rise to civility; 1t is sure to reproduce itself in others, and he who is always polite will be sure to get, at least, as much as he gives. We believe it was Macauly who defined politeness to be benevolence in small things. The French, who are nothing unless satiri- cal, declare politeness to be the zero of friendships thermometer.
Year: 1877

Youth! whose ingenious spirit just and kind, Leoks from that gentle eye, that open brow, Wilt thou be ever thus in heart and mind. As guileless and as merciful as now7 Behold this streamlet whose sweet waters

 wind,

 Among green knolls unbroken by the blow, Where wild flowers WOO the bee, and wild

 birds find

 Safe nests and secret in the cedar bough. This stream must reach the sea, and then

 no more

 Its purity and peaceful mood will keep, But change to bitter brine and madly roar Among the breakers there and toss and leap, And dash the helpless bark against the shore, And whelm the drowning seamen in the deep.
Year: 1877

for the steady use of dry fodder and hay
during winter


There is no period when grain can be
given with greater profit than November
and December, because It Is Of the utmost
Importance to retain what of flesh and
vigor has been laid up during the grazing
season, by generous feeding and shelter,
preparatory to entering the last half of
winter. This is always the trying half
for such beasts as are not housed and
regularly fed during the entire season
marked by the absence of good grass.


AS stated, approaching spring is the
trying period for all stock that has under
gone exposure during the winter. The
appetite fails, because the stomach tires
of the homely fare, damaged by exposure
during winter, for which some degree of
relish had been maintained through ex-
pOsure to a bracing, dry atmosphere.
Farm stock, if it receives the care to
which it is entitled, will, from the 1st OF
March to grass, be housed and fed at
night and in stormy weather. Stock so
kept will shed off early, and give good
account of itself during the entire sea-
son. If these precautions are not OBJ
served, it will ordinarily take the months
of May and June, en- good pasture, to
put the stock in the condition it should
be in IN the 1st of May.
Year: 1877

Mrs. Jane G. Swisshelm writes to the
Pittsburg Commercial:


A lady met me this morning, saying,
"did you see that receipt for curing n.y.
drophObia in yesterdays paper" Ihad
not seen it. ''Well," she continued, cit
is just the cure I wanted you to write
about two or three years ago-the old
Chester Valley cure. It never was
known to fail, and was used in hundreds
of cases in the eastern part of the state.
I remember hearing of it as long as
can remember anything. have told
people, andttOld and talked, and no one
would mind me. I tried to get you to
write a. letter about it, and now you
must, for people will not believe. They
will read'and forget all about it,"


In her old home in Chester county,
Pennsylvania, lived a German named
Joseph Emery, who used to be sent for,
far and wide, when any one had been
bitten by rabid animal. He went to
his patient carrying something under
stood to be root, which he himself dug
in the woods. He MIXED pint of milk
fresh from the COW, put the root into it
boiled itand gave tito the patient, fasting;
made him fast after taking it; gave
secondhand third dose on alternate days,
and never failed in efecting cure. In
some way which she has forgotten his
secret transpired, and the root was known
to be eBecampane.


Themedicinal properties Of eIecampane
are very powerful. Milk itself is a
specific for many poisons, and while the
medical faculty know no cure for this
terrible disease we should open every
avenue of light into the dark subject