smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1879

Trade i'm manufactured goods is


playing some queer pranks now-a-


days. A man or company may


work hard. expending much time


aud money in perfecting some article


of general use, and suddenly find


that elsewhere some one has been


at the same work and can sell the


results for less money. A few years
ago England was the only country


which manufactured cotton prints


for export, while the idea of any
one competing with her in her home
markets was laughed at as bit of
insanity; but to-day American
prints are being worn by operatives
i'm English cotton mills, having been
found to be prettier and cheaper.
Now we hear that agents of Ger
man cutters have been to Sheffield,
heretofore the acknowledged center
of the cutlery trade of the world,
and sold their goods at prices which
the home manufacturers could not
underbid. Sheffield will continue
10 make knives and scissors, and no
American will be foolish enough to
hope that the English print works
will be closed, but the illustrations
which we have given of the fluctua-
tions Of trade will show the Ame"i-
can farmer that businesses which he
mournfully considers more profta-
BILE than his own are subject to
drawbacks and dangers which the
agriculturist never knows. Bread
stuffs and food materials of every
kind are always in demand and
have a tolerable uniform value the
world over. No competition, no
new farming community that may
be developed, can ever afflict farm
ers with clock out" such as work
ers in the trades are constantly eX-
periencing, nor in tremendous fail
ures like those which are constantly
startling the commercial world.
The overstocked manufacturer can
not eat his surplus knives or prints,
nor can the locked-out operative
dine on his tools, but i'm the worst
season the farmer is sure at least of
a full stomach and a roof over his
head. Sensible is he i: instead of
grumbling at his lot he makes the
best of it and realizes that in the
long run he is better off than many
whose occasional success he envies.
N. Y. HerGld.
Year: 1879

In an article on the late George L.


Hilliard, of Boston, the New York
Times says of his domestic unhappi-
ness: Ellis marriage was a most
striking instance of temperamental
incompatibility. Both he and his
wife were both amiable, estimable
and affectionate, but totally devoid
of sympathy one with the other.
They could no more coalesce than
oil and water; and yet each made
heroic effort during forty years to
this end. They separated only two
years ago, their common friends
having decided that separation was
the best thing, as the authors grow
ing ailment rendered any lack of
spiritual or mental concord too seri-
Gus to be longer endured. The ILL
assorted couple had great respect
for one another; but any approach
to harmony was simply impossible.
In the first years of their marriage
they had son, and his loss was an
aflliction from which the father nev-
er fully recovered. 1t very rarely
happens that so excellent and ad-
mirable a man and woman as Mr..
and Mrs. Hilliard have been are
hopelessly prevented by radical diff
ferences of constitution and disposi-
tion from making one another happy.
Year: 1879

When the Philistine goes to the
church fair and sees the minister
draw the Shakespeare, the minister's
wife the set of furs, his daughter the
piano, the senior deacon the horse
and carriage and the sexton a barrel
of flour, be comes away sadly conf
dent that he knows why the heather
SO furiously rage together.
Year: 1879

The two most precious things on
this side of the grave are our repu-
tation and our life. Bnt it is to be
lamented that the most contempti-
bic whisper may deprive us of the
one, and the weakest weapon of the
other. A wise man, therefore, will
be more anxious to deserve a fair
name than TO possess it, and this will
teach him so to live as not to be
afraid to die,
Year: 1879

Republicans of Maine, your State calls up
on you to come forth in your strength and
do your duty. In country, town or village,
bear in mind that there is an imperative be-
hest for you to bend your utmost energies to
the work of making the coming route of the
Democratic -Greenback coalition as complete
as possible. That obligation begins noac
and ends only upon the closing Of the polls
nett Monday. Every vote will tell in raising
the figure of the Republican majority. Do
not fail to make every effort to secure it.
Be sure to bear in mind that the verdict Of
Maine on September Sth will be watched for
eagerly throughout our land, and that it is
incumbent upon every one of you to do his
best to make the overthrow of the fusionists
most overwhelming. Let them be convinced
by the logic of the ballot box of the fact that
the voters of Maine want no more of them
and theirs, that they are branded before the
people as the empires and charlatans OF fl
nance, and that their petty schemes and
soft-shelled combinations will fall far short
of the end which it is designed they should
achieve. Maine has decided to send these
pinchbeck politicians and their clap-trap
demagoguery to the rear. Let no Republic
can fail to do his utmost to make their COM
ing lesson as severe as possible.
Year: 1879

The Importance of electing our Represen-
tative ticket in this city must not be under
estimated. This Winter, certainly, when
the subject of State valuation comes up, we
want ex-Mayor Butler to represent the inter-
ests of Portland in the Legislature. lie Is
thoroughly informed in the matter, has
made careful study of the subject, ana
will present it in the most clear and con-
yincng manner to the consideration OF his
fellow members There is not man in the
city of Portland so well equipped for the
work o1sone who can handle it to better ad
vantage. If the city consults its true inter
ests it will elect Mr. Butler. This is mat
ter that concerns every business man ana
all the property interests of Portland.


And with Mr.. Butler we want a solid Re
publican delegation, a delegation that will
be united, that will be in sympathy with
him, that will, acting as unit upon ques-
tions affecting the city's welfare, make its
influence most powerfully felt. OF course
the Republican party also wants the Repre-
sentatives there because they are Republic
cansr That too is a reason why it is desira-
BILE for the city to send them there. The
next House will be Republican, and if the
Portland delegation is in political sympathy
with the majority it can exercise wider
and stronger influence, and command
more favorable response to its appeals OF
demands That is the reason why, apart
from political considerations, the city
should send solid Republican delegation.
We do not underrate those political consid-
erations. They are of the utmost impor-
tance. We trust no Republicans underrate
them. But, naturally, they only appeal to
men in the party The other consideration,
that upon which we have dwelt. appeals to
all citizens, and should have weight with
them when they go to east their votes.


The ticket has now been completed by the
nomination of Mr.. Nathan E. Redlon, man
whom all who know him will recognize as
worthy of it. He is mechanic, a mason by
trade, and is held in high esteem by his
fellow-craftsmen as well as by all others who
know him. He has been member OF the
City Council, wherein be served to general
acceptance, and is familiar with the inter-
ests and needs of the city. AS representa-
tive of the mechanical industries of the city
he can do excellent service in the Legisla-
ture.


Now let us go to work for the ticket and
give il q rousing majority next Mouday.
Year: 1879

The Republican victory in California is
sweeping. The Republicans carry the State,
electing their candidate for Governor and
three Congressman certainly, and the pro-
liability is strong that they have elected the
fourth. This not only means that the
Republicans control the State but means
also that if by any chance the Presidential
election is thrown into the House the vote
of California will be given to the Republican
candidate. A victory of this nature is
good omen for the Republicans of Maine.
Let us respond to California with astr;umph
as decided as her own.
Year: 1879

The Republican voters of Portland should
take especial care that their names are on
the voting lists, and the names as well OF all
the Republicans they know. A little time
and attention in this direction may work a
great deal of good
Year: 1879

Now we find out what vote for Garcelon
means. "a vote for Garcelon is vote, IN
its collateral effects, against Central Despot-
ISM" So says the Bangor Commercial
But the Commercial is so given to Jestlng
that we can't always tell when it is in earn
Year: 1879

We do not read anonymous letters and commun-
cations. The name and address of the writer in
all Indispensable, not necessarily for publica
ton but as a guaranty of good faith


We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
munIcations that are not used.
Year: 1879

THE Belfast Journal asks a question;
What do the real old fashioned Democrats
of Maine suppose have become of their par
ty friends from other states who have been
accustomed to lend their presence and voices
in aid of the election? Not one speaker OF
any prominence in that class is here. There
has been talk that scores of them would be
in Maine-but not one has appeared. Why
is it? The reason is plain. They all see
what ninnies the soft money Democrats OF
Maine are making of themselves and de-
cline to risk their political regulations with
them. This fact of itself should warn DEM
ocrats to keep out Of the trap.
Year: 1879

Republican voters abroad, who are regis
a word for you. Our citizens go to the polls
next Monday to administer lasting rebuke
to Greenback pretensions. We must make
our majority as large as possible, and to that
end we call upon you 10 come home and
place your votes in the ballot-box on that
day. The opportunity is one which should
enlist the cordial cooperation of every legally
qualified Republican voter who holds the
right of suffrage within our borders. There
fore, Republicans abroad, see to it that you
realize the duty incumbent upon you to
spare one day from business that your vote
may be counted in Maine upon the side of
the majority against the fusionists, and in
favor of sound political sentiment and finan-
cial honor.


EXCELLENT talk to Democrats by the Bel
fast journal: The hard money Democrats
of Maine have an opportunity at this election
to make record of which they can be proud
in the future. The Greenback plants simply
humbug and delusion. Nobody respects
it, nobody believes in it, nobody will hear of
it after this year. 1t is simply party expe-
dent for the purpose of the hour. But
there will be other and quite as dangerous
schemes, and just as unreasonable, brought
out in the future to boost into office the
Democratic managers. You have been and
will be asked to support these absurdities in
the name of Democracy. When thepurposes
Of the leaders ask you to assume all these
shapes to further their ends, can they ex-
pect you to go with them? OF course not.
You might owe something to the Democratic
party if it were true to'itself and it's prin-
ciples. But you owe higher duty to your
country and its welfare. Stand by them,
tten, and don't be wheedled, and twisted
an turned, just to place in office set OF
men who have no higher incentive than de-
sire for Office
Year: 1879

HONEST Truth: The election of the Re-
publican ticket in Maine this fall will be
worth many million dollars to the tax pay
ers of the country! 1t will inspire new con-
fdence in business affairs by ensuring stead
mess of values and putting a quietus upon
reckless speculation. 1t win be worth all
the effort that can be devoted to it from this
time forth.
Year: 1879

WE do not know how much Gre
dence is given to editorials like the fol-
lowing. Eastern bondholders' organs
haYe been telling this same story for
three years past. But the Philadelphia
Times insists that


The general and substantial revival
of business is unmistaksble on every
hand but most persons fail to note the
growth of thrift until they are brought
face to face with it in their everyday
transactions. The advance in SILK
goods has been very decided during
the last ten days, aud cotton and 9TH
er goods of prime necessity have been
steadily advancing also. The general
aspect of trade, and especially the
trade that supplies the great mass OF
the people With their wants, points TO
q certain and permanent advance in
prices, proving that the demand Is rap
idly growing and that the ability OF
consumers to purchase is steadily in
creasing. This condition Of the mar
ket cannot be Iu any degree specula-
tive. The marts of business where
consumers of fabrics deal have none
of the qualities of gambling stock
markets, and the one explanation of
increased demand and increased pnce
Is the increased prosperity Of the eoun-
try. Unless all signs are to be at iault
we may look for stesdy advance OF
prices, not only for silks and articles
of luxury, but for all other goods
which enter into the daily wants Of the
community. 1t is quite probable that
the cheap prices OF the present will
not be known again for ten or twenty
years to come, as the country was
never better prepared for long caree
Of the most healthful prosperity.
Year: 1879

THE Supreme Court of Tennessee de-
clares that the Legislature had the
right and power to abolish Memphis,
and by bare majority the court holdP,
further, that the "tax.ng district" is
not the city of Memphis and cannot be
sued and sold for the debts of Mem
phis. The Supreme Court of the
United States Is about to discuss and
determine the same issues. II wal de
eide, as did the court of Tennessee,
that the,city might be anuihilated but
that creditors could not be cheated by
change of the name of the corpora
ton. That must become extinct and
the legislature should meet and bury
it out of SIGHT forever.
Year: 1879

The hue and cry raised against Gov
ernor Roberts that the credit of the
State has been or will be impaired by
reason OF his veto Of the appropriation
bills is the sheerest mons :nss. The
money is in the treasury vaults TO meet
and discharge the interest on the State
debt to fall dus ia July, and the Leg
islature has been convened on the tenth
instant TO make the necessary appro-
pristion to pay it TO the creditors OF
the State. There is nothing in this to
create alarm or distrust.
Year: 1879

THE opinion obtains that the st.
Louis Republican is partner of E.ds
not only in the big bridge but in the
jetty business, the latter sham main
tanned that the Mississippi may remain
mare clsusum and that the wealth of
the continent may never change its
course across the continent. The Re
publican was given $25, 600 stock in
the bridge company. II was entitled
to this stock. 1t prepared the public
mind for the inception of the mighty
enterprise. The stock WAS issued to
the newspaper and when the bridge
changed hands the new owners sought
to nuilify the stock and avoid the
contract with the Republican because,
as was alleged. it paid not dollar for
this stock aud only devoted its pages,
as was the duty of the newspaper, to
the advocacy of the erection of the
bridge. The case came before learn
ed judge who properly held that


Public journals use their columns
and their influence for the legitimate
purpose of earning money, and this
fact is well known to the community
at large. l. was absolutely necessary
for the bridge company to have means
of reaching the public ear, and neither
the company nor the public expect this
facility to be granted to them gratui-
tously, nor is it likely that the public
at large Is, deceived by such use of the
public press.


The stock held was given for brain
work and manual labor and for ink
and use of type and press work, and
$25, 900 was not great sum to be paid
for the achievement of such q task as
this accomplished By the press of st.
Louis.
Year: 1879

TIE press of the South as represent
ed by our exchange list, and to the ex-
tent that the modest and timid newt
papers have uttered opinions, is al
most an unit in opposition to the brig
sdiers so-called. Reagan is wisest OF
them when he says that Congress must
not adjourn till the appropriation bills
are passed. If the army is not main
tanned the North will believe the brig
sdiers dissolved it in order to precipi-
tate another rebellion.
Year: 1879

SECRETARY SHERMAN says the whole
Understanding debt could now be
funded in four per cents. If the bonds
were subject to call. The Secretary
has submitted q statement showing the
revenue receipts for the month Of May
to have been about three millions larger
than for April. OF this amount about
one million was owing to the extra de-
mand for tobacco stamps under the
new law, but for the other two mil
lions he gave no reason beyond the
general improvement of business.
Year: 1879

We are grzvely told that the diminu-
ton of the assessed value OF property
in Texas is due to the extinction OF the
immigration bureau. LeadviIle has
done more to advertise Kansas and


Colorado than bureau could have ac-
eomphshed in : century. The whole
power Of the Northern and Southern
press has been devoted to this purpose
and = bureau would have rs1isted and
Year: 1879

The coolest bld for tie presidency
which has yet been made was that of
John Sherman, who, in letter TO II
friend in New York, said to have been
war Democrat, told him how he
would conduct the canvass il nOmi-
mated. His plan would be to unite
the war Democrats with the Repubh-
cane, and thus bring together all the
elements of the country that upheld
the national authority during the war,


'not for the purpose of irritating the
s 'uth, bat to assert and maintain the
supremacy of the national authority"
Sherman is satisfied that the Republl-
can candidate will In no event carry
s )uthern State, and he has thus hit
upon the only plan that promises sue
cess in the next canvass, tO-wit., the
union of the North against the nth
He proposes to iaise the war and sec
tional issue In it's worst form. He
would unsettle that which has been
s.ttled, would revive the bitterness Of
the past, and divide the people by
geographical line aud not on measures
and principles. Bat the Secretary of
the Treasury is not singular in this po-,
sition. p aine and Chandler and Lo-
gan and all the stalwarts of the party
are endeavOring to make up the issue
of solid North against solid South,
but if successful they will clear the way,
not for themselves but for Grant and
the bayonet. Ii the old war issues are
to be revived, which We can not be-
lieve, who is so likely to become the
representative of the war idea as
Grant.
Year: 1879

National Associated Press to the Star.


SAN Francisco, Oct. 22-The Metropoli-
tan Temple was packed last night with the
wealth and sturdy yeomanry of San Fran
CISCO congregated in grand compliment
ary and congratulatory benefit to DR.. Kal-
lOch on his first reappearance on the ros-
trum. When it is considered that the
tickets OF admission were 81 the large at
tendance was extraordinary. He said it
was reserved for him to expose the head
and front organ and tool leech and cor
morant Of municipal corruption, bribery
and greed, so long San Francsco's disgrace.
1t was for this he was assassinated. The
pretext that the assassin was moved to his
cowardly deed by words that had been
spoken and published thousand times be-
fore, and that at the worst were only carry
ing the poisoned chalice to his lips that lie
had been daily administering in demoni-
acal doses to standered men, suffering wives
and heartbroken mothers for years, will
commend itself TO no unbiased mind. He
was frequently and enthusiastically ap-
plauded.


After apologizing for the brevity of his
speech, Kalloch asked the question, "Am
not in danger yet?'' He said 81 have
taken my course after due deliberation.
LAY dlltT udy Jut OllIOillClt udu UcCu LOuT-
ing out ON me the foulest and filthiest Ii
bells that the infamous scavengers could in
vent or monopoly money pay for. Their
agents were in New York, Boston and
Kansas Money was poured out like water,
and the telegraph groahed beneath the
calumnous burden transmitted along its
wires.


"The authors of this internal crusade knew
that would strike back. Applause For
ten weeks they had threatened to destroy
me, and they knew my answer, which was
invariably You have destroyed many,
but you shall not destroy me-. [Applause. ]
IF you attack my character shall attack
yours, shall fight the devil with fire, and
] shall beat you on your own ground and
with your own weapons Great applause. ]


II felt that it was due to the men who had
been assailed before me and might be as
sailed after me, to the interest of the city.
surrendered to the sway of pirates and
privateers, to civilization, to humanity, to
MY conscience and to God to make this
answer. Applause. And you know that
was as good as my word. | did not say
what have been reported as saving, but l
said what intended to, what felt that l
ought to and what l would have said if
had known should die the next minute
tor it." Great applause.
Year: 1879

The pioneer singers will have rehearsal
this evening in the small hall in Turner
Hall under the leadership .of Professor
Barus.


The West End Rolling Stock Company
meet next Thursday evening in the hall in
the basement of st. Anthony's Church, on
Budd street.
Year: 1879

Thirteen hundred persons enjoyed
the dinner prepared by tho Demo-
cratic Club of this place, for the ben
eft of the hundreds who came to town
last Wednesday to witness the pro-
ceeding Of the County Democratic
Nominating Convention. We have
this from good authority Ya@0o
city HeraId.


This is the way the Democrats of
Yazoo City received the delegates and
attendants at their County Conven-
ton on the 25th and this the spirit
with which they have opened the ball
in the Banner County. There is no
reason for defeat in the contest inau-
gurated with the determination thus
evinced to succeed The people are
desperately resolved; and they mean
that the county shall not be plunged
again into the slough of Radicalism
under an alias.-Warjon.
Year: 1879

The corn crop we fear has been some
what injured by the dry weather. But
refreshing rains have come this week,
and all kinds of vegetation greatly reviv-
ed, and the face of the planter wearing Il
smile that is charming to behold.


It is our private opinion, however,
based upon large experience in farming,
and careful observation of the crop, chat
the corn Of our county has suffered more
from want of work at the proper time
and sufficient in amount and for want of
thinning, than from dry weather. We
will never make large crops of corn again,
unless we fertilize more, plow deeper,
hill higher, hoe better and thin properly.
The corn is generally sacrificed for the
cotton; aud il is too sensitive a plant to
stand it. Corn is exacting, and demands
attention in the right way, and at the
right time, to make any thing like a
large yield. We abuse the weather too
much for our short corn crops. -Macon
Beacon
Year: 1879

The police board Of New York sent q
vote of thanks to the police of Boston,
thanking them for their aid in capturing
the Hull murderer. Nota word, however,
to the reporter whose shrewdness and
quick action really shared the assassin.
But the thanks were due somebody, and
it is gratifying to know they were accorded
If there had not been little good detec-
tive sense outside of New York, the blood
of an innocent man would probably have
been shed, and the annals ofhorror graced
by crime more revolving than the mur-
der itself. M o. Democrat.