smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1877

The long summer day had crept
slowly away, and it was nearly five
o'clock. The hours at the railway
station were marked as by some gi'
gantic clock that told the laggard
minutes by screaming whistle and
changing bell. The 4:30 accommoda-
ton had gone east, the western ex-
press due here 4:55, had thundercd
through the village, gone on overthe
great viaduct, and disappeared round
the vast curve beyond.


So one counted the hours by the
trains-Lydia by namc-a girl of the
best New England type; quiet, and
yet with an immense capacity for do
ing and daring, should love and the
occasion demand. The local freight
would come next and then-then she
would see him again.


She laid aside her work, put some
split zephyr vanity upon her head
and went out towards the railroad -
As she approached.tho station she
saw her bpther,-tile station, master,
opening the little freight house on
the farther side Of the track. BY this
she knew that the local freight would
stop this time. Her heart beat the
faster and she quickencd her step.


On reaching the passenger station
where the village street crossed the
railway, she looked up and down the
line and then crossed over and turn.
ed to the left and walked beside the
track toward the freight house.


To understand all that took place
on this occasion, and to fully appre,
ciate her consummate skill in con.
trolling the events so quickly to
crowd upon her, we must study the
construction of the road 1T this point.
The Main Line for more than u mile
to the right, or toward the east, was
perfectly straight and comparatively
level. To the left or west, it crossed
a deep valley by lofty stone viaduct
and beyond the valley it curved to
ward the north and mounted the hill
by long grade. Just east Of the
passenger station a branch road en-.
tered the Maine Line, and there was,
as supposed, u cross-ovcr switch. Be.
yond the passenger station, on the
west, was a short siding ending in a
small freight house, and directly op,
posito was another siding with a
freight shed and coal yard.


Lydia walked on past the freight
house, and, crossing the side track,
found a large Hat rock beside the
way, and there under the shade of an
ancient apple tree, she sat down to
wait till her lover should come,


He comes! she heard the three long
whistles sounding fur down the line
and a bright blush mounted her face.
The train would stop. That was the
signal for the station master. Her
brother came out of the freight house,
spoke pleasantly to her and then
walked on towards the switch at the
hcad of the siding.


Suddenly the main track before her
began to sing in sharp metallic mur.
murs. Tho train had entered that
section of the road and he was near
Then there came the sound of escap,
ing steam, The engine was moving
slowly down, and the steam no long
or employed, was bursting with a
loud roar from tho safety valve as il
impatient of delay.


With II jar that shook the ground
the immense freight engine rolled
past her, and the engineer, leaning
out of his window, nodded to her us
he slid past. Then the cars in long
procession came into sight and moved
past with slowly decreasing spcCd.--
Four brakGmcn busy at tho brakes


A 1
Year: 1877

The foolish small boy conspicuous
ly hangs his shirt on a bush, and
slides down the bank into the water;
whereas the sapient urchin carries
his intimate garment down the bank
with aim and deposits it under fiat
stone. Youth is none too early to be-
gin learning wisdom.
Year: 1877


on the switch frame. What had hap
peneds Two tiny pufis ofsteam rost
from the engine. II was standing
alone on the track.


M Twas moving backward. II
4 wa beginning toFolldowHthe grade
IL was moving faster and faster.--
/ There was man omit her lover,


IayoIuntarily She spread out hel
lhaods and let them fall to her side
three orfour times in succession
the signal to put on the breaks,


How foolisbl He cannot see me,
band''


She leaned against thes switch
frpme,and shook with fear and ago.
my,


The brake was broken.


Swiftand swifter rolled the dis
shled ar fxaa coming down the
track gaining speed at every rod.


She sprang to the middle of the
track and tried to shout to the en-.
gineer of the train at the station
She made the motions to back down
out of danger. Her tongue Glove to
the roof of her mouth, and her cry be.
came an inarticulatc groan.


Onward came the car. She could see
her lover upon it frantically waving
his arms from right to left. What
did it mean? Her brain seemed to
be on fire. She could do nothing but
gaze on the advancing car in dumb
horror


Ali The passengers Could she
not save them?


With u violent wrench she open
ed the switch again, and stood hold
ing the bar in both hands. Better
so.-better one life lost than a dozen.
Her feet seemed bolted to the heground.
She must stay and see him killed,
and by her own hand.


All! why had she not thought Of it
before?


The cross over SWITCH Could she
reach it in time she might save him.
She snatched the key from the switch
and ran with frantic speed up the
line. She never knew how she open
ed that switch.


With means and cries she threw
herself across the line and began to
run down the other side. Could she
reach that switch boGoretho car2 Its
roaring rllng'fn' her ears. Painting,
with almost bursting bosom, she
reached. the switch, opened it and
stood clihging to us the car came
laundering over the viaduct.


She looked up at her lover upon
the car. He had seen and understood
the change in the switches. His cur,
helpless though it. was, would cross
over to the down track, and roll
harmlessly along the level line till
its force was spent, He was saved,
and by her ready wit and skill, the
passengers in the train were also
saved.


She had saved him. Love had
been he inspiration.


Great heavens! what's that? The
expresSl The down express was
coming!


All was in vain. He was lost
She saw him throw up his arms in
despair. The very plan she had de-
viscd to save him would be his de-
struction. Better far tohave thrown
him off the siding as she had intend
ed. Now he would meet n more
dreaful death, and the destruction
would include scores of lives instead
of a dozen.


All this flashed through her mind
like as lightning, She felt her knees
give way beneath her, and she clung
to the switch in despair, She shut
her eyes to hide the coming disaster.


lIarkl The whistle on the express,
They had seen the imminent coils
ion, and were doing their best to
avert it.


She, too, must do something. With
a bound she sprang to the next
switch, tore it open, and stood pant
ing and moaning beside it with the
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Year: 1877

A butcher sold sailor a ham on
credit, but finding in a few days that
he had gone to sea, he growlcd, off
I'd known that he wasn't going to
pay for it, I'd charged him three
pence more pound forit, the rascal"
Year: 1877

The factors and planters interest are
too near identical to think for o mo-
ment that the recent resolution Of the
National Cotton Exchange looking 10
the sale of cotton at lie net weight,
will ever have the sanction OF any Of the
Southern Exchanges. The practice
may be q very commendable one when
applied to the Liverpool market, but
10 change the rule after forty years
practice in this country would not only
prove q drawback TO business, but one
which 1t would require years 10 inau-
gurAte, to work satisfactorily TO any Of
the interested parties. That the cotton
buyer has to pay for large amount OF
iron and bagglng, 'tis true, yet the
planter has it to do, and TO tax him
with the total amount, would not only
be q great hardship, but decrease the
profts Of crop, which at best, rarely
p6ys anything like handsome divi-
lend. The New Orleans Times says on
this subject:


The great objec ion 10 the introduc-
lion Of this system into our markets,
however, is that BY so doing we would
greatly increase the allowance which
would necessarily have to be made for
lpss in weight. This allowance, under
the system Of supervision and inspec-
ton, in operation at this port, has been
reduced TO o minimum. Should we
slow the bales TO be stripped in order
20 ascertain their net weight, the
amount of loose cotton and pickinss
would be more frightful than was the
case before the present restrictions
we're placed upon the trade. Our "city
crops" instead of amounting TO twelve
Or fourteen thousand bales, would reach
the enormous sum OF thirty or forty
and even fifty thousand bales. Could
more unjust rule be established than
such an One' 1t would not benefit the
buyer, but on the contrary would in.
sure certain loss to him, and would
be the means Of working . great injury
TO American planters. We trust that
our exchanges will gave no counten'
snce to this proposition, and that the
convention now assembled at Green
brier will take some steps to negative
this movement, should measures look
ing to the execution of the resoluti on
be taken"
Year: 1877

THE consumption of gas in Steuben-
vile is not more than one-half W hat IL
should be. Probably if the price is re-
duced to reasonable standard the stock
holders of the Gas Company will pocket
better dividends than they do now
SteubenviHe Gazette.


Undoubtedly the company might OBJ
tain greater profits, and city councils
should give this subject attention. In
Canton, also, consumption of gas is not
over half what it should be, and it seems
impossible to secure reduction. Some
time since the Canton Gas Company
made proposition to our City Council
by which reduction in price to private
consumers would be made. This reduc-
ton is desirable, and we hope the Coun-
Gil will soon make satisfactory arrange
ment for the benefit of all concerned
We never could see the propriety of the
city getting very cheap gas, and private
consumers paying an increased price in
consequence. The city's gas bills are
paid by all the taxpayers in the corpor-
alton, while each private consumer pays
his own bill. Assuredly there is no good
reason for discrimination against indi-
vidual consumers. Let us have square
deal all round. ln41rPg
Year: 1877

w ITO arc indebted 10 us for pROvls-
IONS or PIIOSPIIATES, VIC would respect
fully call attention, that your bills arc due
on or before the first of November. Wo
arc depending on you for payment AT
ONCE, to enable us to meet obligation
made to assist you, and which are due at
that time.


In order for us, as we'll as you, to main
tain our credit, il is necessary to meet our
promises promptly.
Year: 1877

What unceasing torture arises from in- ternal bleeding, external and itching spiles. The vain endeavors to obtain even partial relief has discouraged the millions who suffer, and they have borne their agony in silence, thinking there was no hope for or even prospect of a cure. Notwithstanding N the total failure of the many remedies heretofore offered for the cure ot piles, and the picture of agony resting on the face of those who had tried the various remedies but in vain, let them cheer up. Briggs Pile Remedies are the result of uneeasing study and experimenting. the ne plus ul- trs of medical science, and in every res pect safe. scientific and reliable for the cure of piles in every form. old by s. s. Cunning.
Year: 1877

They had delicious ideas of taste and beauty,
those Cypriot ladies of the olden time. We
have never seen more beautiful jewelry than
they wore. Their earrings were of thousand
forms.


They wore necklaces in many shapes, aud
some of the ladies of ancient Kurium, when
they wished to pay vows TO the temple by good
lnck gave their necklaces. We say by good
luck, for thus it happens that we have become
heirs to them, and know that they wore neck
laces Of fine gold beads, of beads and agate, of
alternate beads and drops of gold, of enamel,
of heavy links Of gold, and of agates cut in
long shapes mounted swith gold caps. finely or
namented, and having agate pendants with
gold setting. The children of those days seem
to have worn little bracelets OF delicate chain
work. with round gold button at the clasp.
There are several of them here.


Objects in enamel are numerous, and clos
onne enamel was one of their favorite styles of
ornamenting jewelry. There is a pair of heavy
gold bracelets on which the gold bands forming
the cloisons remain, but from which the en-
amel has disappeared. In fact, the enamel
has mostly vanished from all the specimens of
cloisonne work, but in a few it remains in a
disntegrated condition, while in one of the
gold necklaces from which the enamel has
nearly vanished one little fragment remains,
giving the clear translucent CLINT of vitrified
substance, and showing that the entire neck
lace must have shone once with the lustre of
emeralds. 4 ,large pendant, set with an eye
like agate, is a splendid specimen.


And there are some things herein silver which
were they perfect, would ravish the eyes of our
lady readers, and over which some of them
who love art will bend in delighted rapture.
These are silver belts worn by ladies of Cy-
prus in the ancient years. Within the past year
or two fashion has prevailed among Ameri-
can ladies OF wearing broad metallic belts of
Cypriot make. Delicately engraved in pat
terms, inlaid or overlaid with gold they are ex-
ceedingly beautiful. From brief examina-
tion of some of these, we were struck with the
idea that when they were made silver was
more precious than gold, and that the gold
which shines out of them was used for color to
set off the beautiful patterns in silver. Do not
imagine, dear madame, from our account that
you will see shning,silver belt.the zone of an
ancient Venus, when you visit the museum
But you will see rows of rough, dark ashy-
looking fragments the glow of the ancient
spelndor showing through the decay The
slender form of beauty once surrounded by this
belt of rare and delicate workmanship, which
retains to-day the contour of the form it encir-
cled, is dust of the old island of Cyprus and
the old metal zone is almost dust as WE'LL
Wm' c. Prime in Harper's Magazine for august.
Year: 1877

EXPENSIVE preparations are being made
at Cleveland, Ohio, for the coming session of
the Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythas of
the World on the 18th and 18th of next
month, which is expected to be one of the
grandest and most imposing demonstrations
ever held by any order in this country.
Although one of the youngest of the popular
secret orders, being now in its fourteenth
year of existence, the Knights of Pythias
claim to have upwards of sixteen hundred
lodges in the United States, with a member
ship of over one hundred and fifty thousand
Knights, and relief fund which is at all
times open to the demands of worthy
members or their families in case of sickness,
distress or other misfortune. Assurances
have been already received that wel[drilled,
uniformed divisions will be present from
nearly every city of the Union, and that the
occasion will be grand and successful pa
geant The first day will be devoted to re-
ceiving and escorting visiting brethren, Or
ganization of the Supreme Lodge and a
grand parade; the second to a prize drill,
dress parade, and award of prizes, the cere-
monies closing with banquet in the even
inn
Year: 1877

IT is several months since anything was
heard of Stan ley, and there is, naturally
enough, some anxiety felt for his safety.
When last heard from he was in one of the
most dangerous portions of Africa, where
every prospect pleases and man is uncom-
monty vile. The latest news conveyed the


Intelligence that he was about to attempt to
solve the MYSTERY that surrounds the Lualaba
river, and to decide whether or not it is iden-
tical with the Congo. The climate of the
portion of Africa through which such an in
vestigation would lead him, is said to be sim
gularly unhealthy, besides which there are
Year: 1877

A lady in the suite of the Princess Of Wales.
when that lady and her husband visited Con-
stautnople, speaks of dinner with the Sultan
as being very good, and in the European style,
but as very dull affair." 1t was the first time
that the Sultan had ever sat at a table with la
dies, or that any of his ministers, except the
grand vizier had sat in his presence. There
were twenty at the table, twelve of whom
were Turks, who looked frightened and aston
shed, and dared not speak.
Year: 1877

we 10 not read anonymous letters and communi-
calons' The name and address of the writer are in
all cases Indispensable not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty of good faith


we cannot undertake to return or reserve commu-
nications that are not used.
Year: 1877

however that the greater share OF that responsibility
rested with Taylor ior falling to operate with hearty
good WILL


GEORGE o. CANNON


The name oil this young apostle - so frequently oe
the Apostolic delegate OF Utah 10 Congress that but
little need be said OF him al this time. he Is man
OF very good ability polished in manners and anabie
Brigham's confidential secretary, and probably knew
the prophers will IN later times better than any other
man. He Is &C usp 10 John Taylor, the chief Of the
apostles and he WILL no doubt, sustain his uncle 10
the best OF his ability


BRIGHAM YorNG.


II Is needless TO say much Of this young apostle. he
Is the oldest living OF the deceased prophet and
had It been possible his father would have made him
the son was very unpopular with the community, and
he did not press him upon the people,


JOSEPH y.


This is a remarkable piece OF human nature out of
which 10 make apostle OF Jesus Christ. He
was nephew OF the founder Of Mormonsm. and as
such came IN for share OF consideration. He Is the
most unpopular OF the apostles has wretched tem-
per- is igntest and the very perfection OF fanatic
He is returning with Pratt from England, to attend the
October confcrDnce and II the new arrangement does
not suit hun, he Is cure to blaze away Brigham could
hardly control him. II there Is The shadow OF an
excuse for urging the restoration Of the Smith dynasty
he rs sure to bo the spokesman.


ALBERT CARRSGToN.


Though the last OF the apostles he Is by means
the least OF them. dc was born in Royalton Windsor
county, Vt, In 1873. He graduated at Dartmouth
law in Pennsylvania. He removed to Wisconsin and
engaged In mining until 1874 Three years before this
he Joined the Mormon Church in Wiota Wis.,
to the death of Smith He won't with the
saints to Utah, and after he got settled Salt Lake
became the private secretary OF Brigham and held
that position Tor twenty years He is an excellent
scholar and very quiet man. He was OF great ser
vice to the prophet In his literary labors and was
reward Tor his iaithfulness.


These the men whom rests the responsibility
OF guiding the affairs Of Mormondom. Will they do 1t
collectively as the man power did 1t alone, Is tho
question with the SAINTS to-day.
Year: 1877

-Tbe danger of a civil war in France
hon consenting to form \ cabinet composed
OF republican members. II seemed at one
time that he In his obstiuacy would not
yield, but he was forced to do it. 1t is
barely possible that it is but calm before
the bursting of terrific storm, as it is evil
dent the Presidents will is not with his
act
Year: 1877

The contending armies of the Eastern
war are awaiting the results of the tall Of
Pleyna Probably they will be Obliged to
go into Winter quarters soon on account
of heavy fall of snow. There are rum"rs
of peace.
Year: 1877

An accident attended with the most
extraordinary circumstances occurred
on the Northern Central Railway, near
Troy, Pa, Sunday night. A tramp
named James NJ. Bowers was walking
on the track toward that place. Beiag
tired and hungry, he sat down by the
side of the railroad and fell asleep.
When he awOke he attempted to get up,
but, as he said when discovered. found
that he could not use his legs. He had
thrown them across the rail in his sleep,
and a train had run over them. One
was nearly severed below the knee, and
the other was broken. No train was in
sight, nor had he heard the noise of any
train passing He took his knife from
his pocket, and cut the skin and flesh
that still held his one leg, severing it
entirely. He says he lay there unable
to move, wholly conscious and suffering
the most intense agony, for at least an
hour. Finally he heard a train ap-
preaching. He had match in his
pocket and newspaper. He lighted
the paper when the train came in sight,
and signsled by waving it. The en-
gineer saw the light, and stopped the
train. Bowers was taken on board, and
carried to Troy. He never lost con-
sciousness, and, when doctor was
summoned, who pronounced another
amputation of the severed leg necessary,
Bowers refused to take any anesthetic,
and coolly subjected himself to that
operation and to the setting of the
bones in his broken leg. He was re-
moved to the COunty-house, and it is
thought he will recover.-New York
World.
Year: 1877

tEkk1' > SlLENSL'
he DOES NOT INDICATE WHAT HE WILL DO-MANY,


HOWEVER, THINK HE MAY COUNT TnE VOTE IN


AN EMERGENCY


IBY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUEEl


WAsHINGTON, Jan. 3.-There are number
Of prominent Republicans in both houses who still be-
eve that President of the Senate will himself count
the electoral votes in the Senate and House fa TO
any agreement 10 their respective and JOINT
powers over the count These gentlemen assert that all
the precedents cited would have no applicability to
when the whole constitutional scheme for elecng
Pesden should be in danger Of being thwarted and nu
lifted through the political antagonisms OF the TWO
branches Of Congress II such an emergency should
arise they say the President OF the Senate would De
justified assuming the power exercised by his first pre-
deceor IN counting the votes OF which he Is the custo
dian.


In reply the argument that this is too great power
10 be placed in the hands OF man. they say that IL Is
~ liable to abuse than that OF receiving the re-
turns The Pres OF the Senate might make false
or una wfu count, but he might also destroy the re-
turns n he were disposed 10 betray his trust and tnus
prevent any count being made. Mr.. Ferry preserves
Discreet silence 10 his view OF his dutes ~ ~
taken for granted all sides that an agreement Is
arrived by the houses he will carry II out put III
ease OF failure to one has any authority lot
saying what his course will be- He probably has not yet
determined the question for himself.
Year: 1877

IBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUSEI


WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-The Democrats have re-
cevednews from Florida and Louisiana to-day which they
encouraging Their friends in Florida have tel
egaphed that Mr.. Drew, the Democratic Governoreect
OF that State has been inauguraed without opposition
and that the Democratic Legislature will also DE organ
zed 1t IL reported that they expect the Legislature 10
declare the electoral vote OF the State not TO have been
legally cast for Hayes and Wheeler. and TO send
rial to Congress 10 that effect Some OF the Democrats
think that as the power OF providing for the manner In
which the electors shall be appointed is conferred upon
the Legislatures OF the States protest OF this kind will
have weight with the Joint Convention when IL meets.
II is hardly probable, however that It will be held that
Legislature which into existence after the Electo
raj College bad exercised s functions aud longer
exists enact any legislation affecting what that col
lcee has done.


The reports from Louisiana received by messen-
ger and to the effect that the House Committee
action OF the Returning Board and favor Of the theory
that the State carried for Tilden and Hendricks,
than was made before the House Committee which visited
that State In 1879 The Republicans the other hand,
think that the testimony taken before the Senate Com
mttee will be conclusive and will show that but for the
Intimidation and violence In the Dudozed parishes the
State would undoubtedly have gone by decided majority
for Hayes and Wheeler