smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1878

How Two MINNESOTA TRAMPS WERE
DISPOSED OF.-The intelligence was re-
ceived in this city yesterday, that a
farmer, whose name could not be learn
ed, residing at WOlcott, little station
situated between Faribault and Med
ford, on the Iowa division of the Chica-
go, Milwaukee and st. Paul railroad,
had administered lesson to two trlmps
that by reason of its severity will never
be appreciated by them in this world,
but will have wholesome effect in de-
terring others from attempting similar
crimes. The two tramps above men
toned, under cover of the darkness,
entered wheat field where a self bind
ing harvester had been at work during
the day, and deliberately piling the
newly cut grain about the machine,
prepared to cremate both grain and
harvester. Unfortunately for the sue
cess of their plans, the owner, whose
suspicious had been aroused during the
day, happened with double barreled
shotgun just as they applied the torch,
and with an impartiality which did him
credit, gave each the contents of a bar
rel. Result, two dead tramps and
little damage to the grain. The farmer
hurried to Faribault after the deed and
gave himself up to the authorities, but
instead of being detained, was told to
go back to his farm, and if another such
attempt to destroy his property was
made, to serve the perpetrators in
like manner.-St. Paul (Minn.) Pioneer
Press.
Year: 1878

oficeholders or Spectators, should by
all means acquire habits of economy,
learn to save. So surely as they do this,
so surely will they beable to accumulate,
so surely will be in situation to ask no
special favors. Every man wants to
learn to look out for himself, to rely up
on himself. Every man needs to feel
that he is the peer of every other man,
and he can not do it if he is penniless.
Money is power, and those who have it
exert wider influence than the desti-
tute. They are more independents. Hence
it should be the ambition of every
young man to acquire and to do this he
must learn to save. This is the first les
son to be learned, and the youth who
cannot master it will never have any
thing. He will be a menial, a depend
ent. --..rs
Year: 1878

At the last sesion of the logisla- ture Fishback said the people of Sc bastian were all opposed to scaling our debt and in favor of repudiating the fraudulent part of it. Milor is said to have told the members that we were "all the other way" Fish back leads all other candidates by upwards of three hundred votes Miior is to far in the rear of all as scarcely to be considered in the race. We hope Sebastian county win be understood now.--Ft. Smith Independent.
Year: 1878

Little Rock Democrat

 The following statement of the deaths in Memphis each day, since the yellow fever became known, is made up from the record of the board nr health, and other sourcea:
Year: 1878

In order to remove any possible mis-.
understanding we would state that we
Will willingly publish short articles from
the Democrats in this vicinity when
couched In friendly terms, and meeting
any question fairly. We will abuse no
one, nor will We permit the use of our
columns to Republicans or Democrats to
do so.


We will insert Democratic caucus and
convention notices on the same terms as
those Of the Republican side of the
question. "


We did not come to Jamestown to lead
any special crusade, neither to regulate
politics nor morality, but if opinions of
ours are assailed by any article, as a
matter Of course we will reply, using the
abilities given us and every fair means to
come of best in the questions discussed.


We prefer not to get into any wranele
but to fill the ALERT with live matter
that shall induce immigration and the
advar cement of this country.
Year: 1878

Our correspondent 'G. b." courteously
differs with us in regard to the observance
of Sunday, as periodical day of rest,
and might be said to have made a partial
point against us upon the question of the
seventh day vs.. Sunday the first day. Be
this as it: may, it being matter of tbeo-
logical dispute among sincere men and
women who recognize the keeping of one
day in seven. We do not propose to be
lead into theological discussion. ...


Our friend acknowledges however that
II agree with you that all men (and also
beasts) ought to have periodically day
Of rest; he thinks however that we are
weak in claiming a Difference to the
observance of such day and religious
exercises, and says that "the only way
* x IS TO have it enacted as law, and
then you can claim its observance" &c.


If G. 3. wants any more, or stricter law
for the observation Of the first day of the
week, he must be very hard to suit, we
are perfectly satisfied with it, but prefer
to urge the voluntary and courteous observ.
ance by our citizens, rather than that of an
enforced one by law. We suggest to our
correspondent and others taking that
side Of the question, that they read Chap
ter -Four, from Sections 81 to 54 of the
Revised Penal Code of Dakota Ter, and
they will find LAW enough to thoroughly
satisfy them. a a.. .a..


In regard to welfare of newspapers
and communities, we believe that it is the
duty of all leaders of the people Gas news
papers are to certain extent,) that they
shall always stand prompt and fearless on
the side of morality and observance of
law; to say nothing Of the religious con-
victions Of their editors and publishers !;
and also belive as matter of policy, con-
victions left out, that it pays best to do
so. .., -.....


In regard to observa nee of any other
day than Sunday or first day, the law
says that any .one who uniformly keeps
another day of the week as holy time"
shall be protected in the observance of
it; mark the term, HOLY TIME. 1t also
requires them mot to interrupt or dis
turb other persons in observing the first
day Of the week as holy time"


Having the law on our side of the
question, and the Legislature of our terri
tory in the same chapter declaring that
"the first day of the week being by very
general consent set apart for rest anc re-
ligious uses", we cannot think that our
well-meant paragraph is in the least
.'preposterous'' No, Sir. '.'"e
Year: 1878

DEAR EDITOR JAMESTOWN ALERT:


Relying on your promise that you will
accept in your newspaper, articles express
ing opinions opposite to those expressed
IN your editorials-I allow myself to
address to you the following remonstrance: ::


In one article Of your first edition
headed observance of Sunday" you say
on occasion of the establishment Of a
Sunday school: "Let us continue this
movement by the support of all our citiz.
cns' also paying to Sunday as a day of
rest from labor a due observance, and
EVEN THOSE NOT BELIEVING IN THE D1.
VINE COMMAND TO RESPECT THE SEVENTH
DAY, LET THEM RESPECT THE FEELING OF
THOSE WHO DO" The sentence in small
capitals is the one object to-


| object to it not on account of its
curiosity, that the Divine command y as
yourself have cited it, speaks of the
seventh day, j. e. Saturday, while you
mean Sunday the first day of the week;
ana furthermore, / agree with you that
all men <>and also beasts) ought to have
periodically day Of rest-but must
protest against the preposterous idea
that, BECAUSE some believe in command
to be Divine; others, that do not, ought
to keep it out Of respect for their feeling
What would you say if few would
urge to rest on Saturday out Of respec,
for his feelings and to work on Sunday
he would have for his opinion the verbal
text Of the Scriptures you believe in, and
same the example Of Jesus Christ: would
you not call such q proposition preposter.
ous' but do not you claim the very same
thing for the feelings Of those that hold
your opinions!


# your feelings are those of the major.
Year: 1878

lty of tho people, then certainly they
ought to be respected by the minority;
but the only way to establish which is
the will Of the majority-is to have it


enacted as law, and then you can claim
its observance out respect for the will of
the majority, but not because some body
believes it to be ''Divine command. The
views about "Divine commands" are too
different; what one creed takes to be q
dogma of the greatest importance, another
congregation will declare to be arrant
hefesy-and therefore il Is best for the
peace of the country, and also for the
welfare of newspapers (at least as long
as they are not sectarian) to speak IF it
as little as possible. G. B.
Year: 1878

The story is told in Rome that not many years ago Victor Emanuel and Roman cabi- net maker happened to shoot simultaneously at the same hare in forest just without the city. Neither knew the other and both claim ed the hare. They lost their tempers, and re- sorted, in manlike way to their fists to settle the question. They knocked the cabinet ma- ker down, and bore off the spells But the next day Victor found some strange shot in the hare's body, and at once had the cabinet maker searched out, and summoned to the Quirinal Of course he felt rather uncomfor- table at seeing who was his late antagonist, but the king put him at his ease by declaring that the only fair thing was for them to eat the animal between them. Accordingly they dined together in very jolly mood
Year: 1878

&amga Can't be made by every agent every mouth

 EfeAsEh in the business furnish, but those will NTH ing to work can easily dozen dollars EUOU day right in their own localities. Have no room to explain here. Business pleasant

 and honorable Women, and boys and girls do as well as men, We will furnish you complete Outfit free.

 The business pays better than anything else We will

 bear expense of starting you. Particulars free write and sec Farmers and mechanics, their sons and

 taught and all classes in need of paying work at

 home should write to and learn all about the WorK

 at once, Now is the time. Don't delay. Aduress'

 1y44 TRUE O., Augusta, Maine.
Year: 1878

The art of advertising is being brought down to decidedly fine point; and when an agent sends you an inch advertisement to insert at your very lowest rates and accompanies it with six inch local notice, which he wants put in for nothing, you can't help but admire his acreage of check" and wish you had gun that would shoot hundred miles, and kill the fellow you are thinking of, without taking aim
Year: 1878

A person who was looking at house the other day, said he couldn't afford to pay such rent, "Well, look at the neighborhood," re- piled the woman, 'you can borrow hat-irons next door, coffee and tea across the street, flour and sugar on the corner, and there's a big pile of wood belonging to the schoolhouse right across the alley"
Year: 1878

A shrewd patent medicine man has been chasing Alexapder H. Stephens around for three months, trying to draw bead on him with pocket camera. He wants him for a preface to his advertisement to illustrate 'ebe- fore taking"
Year: 1878

To one quart OF flour add two Tea
spoonfuls Of DoOLEY's YEAST POWDER,
sift thoroughly, put in little salt, and
RIB tablespoonful Of lard or butter
through the flour; use enough sweet
milk for soft dough, roll ont and cut
with round cutter; fold over like q
turnover, wetting the edges with milk
10 make them adhere; wash over with
milk TO give them q gloss, place In
pan so they will not touch each other,
and bake fifteen or twenty minutes.
They are. delicious. ai. '..
Year: 1878

THE SLEEPING BEAUTY.-The second re-
presentation OF this beautiful spectacular
pantomime was given at the matinee yester-
day at the Theatre to large audience. The
scenes were beautiful beyond description,
and the only regret is that the want OF space
will not admit of the mention OF each and
every one who generously aided in this
labor Of love. 1t would be great plea
sure especially to speak Of the little ones
who so gracefully personated the fairy
flowers, but they must take the will for the
deed
Year: 1878

A CITIZEN OF THIS STATE IN DISTRESS
The Banner Of Liberty, OF Libertytown,
Md, publishes an account Of q stranger,
giving his name as John Forrest, q ship
carpenter, of Richmond, who was taken
sick in that place and received aid from its
citizens. Forrest stated that he had been
blown up on his vessel, and since that time
had been subject to spasms. Everything
seemed to indicate that the man was what
he represented himself to be, and the SYM
pathy expressed for him was very general.
This is written alone for the fact OF allow
ing his friends to know Of his Whereabouts
Year: 1878

That is the principle that runs through
poor human nature. However GOOD men


may be, ortry to be, yet, according to the
opinion OF the world, they are not to be
trusted to have the exclusive settlement OF
matters OF difference between themselves
and others. Sir, there will be found great


deal OF human nature in the adjustment oi
this debt difficulty. The gentleman from
Petersburg, who addressed this House on
yesterday In advocacy OF this bill, said that
itonly suspended the payment OF fuii IN.
terest to some future time; that it did moi
Year: 1878

They incur tremendous risk who
sojourn or emigrate to reside in districts
where malarial disease is prevalent, with
out medicinal means of fortifying their
systems against the periodic scourge. The
danger to bilious subjects. and to those
who lack bodily stamina. is particularly
serious. A preventive and curative agent
of known anti-malarial efficacy should be
frequently used and constantly kept at
hand by such persons; and Oh none can
they rely with such certainty of protection
and aid as Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
This grand specific roots out every vestige
of the malarial poison from the system and
endows it with an amount of vital activity
and repelling power that nulli6es the in
huence of miasma. It also prevents and
remedies disorders of the stomach, bowels
and liver, which are particularly prevalent
in malarious regions. and is an incompara-
BILE general invigorant.
Year: 1878

Before you begin your heavy spring
work, after a winter of relaxation, your
system needs cleansing and Strengthening
to prevent an attack of Ague, Bilious or
Spring Fever, or some other Spring sick
ness that will unfit you for seasons work.
You will save time, much sickness and
great expense if you will use one bottle Of
Hop Bitters in your family this month.
Don't wait. See other column.
Year: 1878

OF RHEuAATIsA OF TWENTY YEARS STANDING.
Never in my life have had SO much pleasure in do
ing any thing as in giving this certificate to the
world, and hope 1t may be the cause of thousands
Of my fellow creatures being relieved from that
dire disease, rheumatism. My wife has been afflicted
with 1t for twenty years, most OF the time suffering
excruciatlng pains In every part OF her body Hav-
ing no appetite whatever, she was reduced to al
most me skeleton So violent were the pains that
she seldom could sleep without taking large doses
OF opium. Every joint was swelIed very much, and
her knees, hands, and neck, covered with large
Jumps. She could do no kind of work the sineWs
and muscles being SO hard and contracted that her
llmDs were drawn together so that she was obliged
to be IN bed constantly In this condition she had
Deen1or twenty years, without ever getting anyre-
lief from every thing she used. until she com
menced the use of Il. g, FARRELL'S ARABIAN
LINIMENT, the first bottle of which produced a
great change She has now used five bottles, and
the swellings have nearly all gone down pain has
entirely left her; she sleeps well and soundly is
more feshy than ever she was in her life; has an
excellent appetite, aud spins and sews all day
BY the use OF few bottles more she mnst be as
well as ever she was. II any one doubts this won
derful cure, he has only to call at my residence
near Peoria, and learn the circumstance from my
wifes own lips, or he further inquire of any OF
my neighbors.
Year: 1878

WASHINGTON, Nov 29.-The report of
the secretary of the navy says the navy is
considerably improved; thirty-four vessels
are now In condition, six nearly ready for
sea, thirteen more needing repairs, but
with the amount appropriated asked for
all necessary work can be done on them.
Iu case of necessity 81 war vessels can be
put in service. His estimates are $l4,-
562, ,0e0, of which $7,35o,O00 is for the pay
Of the navy. There has been commend
able economy in the expenditure of the
appropriation, aud there is no deficiency,
Rapidly increasing exports demand more
vessels to keep pace with the great agri-
cultural and other developments of the
country. Commerce must be guarded
on seas or it will inevitably suffer.
shall adopt such measures as shall put
the country in position to reap the full
benefit Of its commercial enterprise and
secure the profits of the carrying trade
which appropriately belongs to US by
such means aud fostering care as the govern
ment alone has power to give them our navy
should have, such strength and character
given to it that it will be able to furnish
protection to our commerce wheresoever
it may be needed. The remainder of the
report is devoted largely to an account OF
the condition of the various navy yards of
| the country, the naval academy and tor
pedo service suggestion regarding training
schools for boys, etc.
Year: 1878

lumber depredations and says: We cannot
close our eyes to the fact that anything
like complete success in suppressing un-
lawful practices is impossible unless the
efforts made by this department for the
protection of public property meet with
the hearty co operation on the part of the
legislative branch of the government. Ac.
tual experience enables me to say that
want of such cooperation has been and
will always be an announcement to de-
predators to persist 10 their lawless opera
tions and to defy the authorities. The
secretary recommends such legislation as
will preserve and enlarge the timber-bear.
ing lands of the country.
Year: 1878

Very little was known about this cele-


brated remedy until Mcguire the great
family medicine man of st. Louis placed
it before the public in a shape to reach
everybody. 1t is certain and speedy
remedy for all complaints that arise from
inactivity of the liver; one dose will bring
relief and one bottle will make one feel
like a new person. This isno patent med
icine, but general family remedy pre-
pared By one of the best druggists in St.
Louis. Be sure and ask your dealer for it.
Year: 1878

MAUCH CHUNK, Pa, April 5.-Between four
and five O'Clock this morning an oil train ran
into the rear end of a freight train on the Le-
high Valley Railroad, near Slatington. The
collision caused the explosion of the engine
attached TO the oil train, and set fire TO several
cars OF oil, which were completely destroyed,
together with a small iron bridge on which the
ears were standing. A short time afterwards
an oil tank exploded, scattering the burning
oil in all directions. Three men were fatally
and ten others severely burned. The wind
was very high and carried the flames to the
depot and wooden bridge, which were de-
StrOyed. Steamers and assistance were sent
from Mauch Chunk, but al 1890. however, the
fire was considered under control.
Year: 1878

A STRANGE STORY.-A case of poisoning
has occurred i'm Newark which has attracted
the public attention by the statement of the
victim She is a young married woman
named Louisa Mueller, living at No 1S3 Court
street. The woman'S ante -mOrtem statement
was to the effect that on Monday night she
was taken sick after taking dose of cough
medicine, and her husband gave her some
Schnapps. She then went out and was fol-
the streets and overlook her at the corner of
Springfield avenue and Howard street They
put cloth over her face and then threw into
her mouth some drug that rendered her un-
conscious. When she revived she went home
and was taken sick and commenced vomiting
blood. To this statement she would not swear
Ii is believed to be a case of suicide caused by
family difficulties. The police have inveSti-
gated the case, but have failed TO find any evi-
dence to SubStantiate the woman's story Ills
the opinion of the physicians that she will die
TN. Y Herald kth
Year: 1878

I ONE OF THE MANY WoRKMEN reduced to
the verge of starvation by the masons' strike
in London was found the other day by his wife,
lying with his throat cut from ear to ear, i'm the
wretched roem they and their five children Oc-
cupied. His endurance was exhausted. Mean
while, the Germans imported TO take his place
60 cheerily and comfortably on with their
work
Year: 1878

SITTING BULL GETTING HIS WAR PAINT
READY.-Lieutenant Colonel Smith, Deputy
Ottewa, and says there is no doubt that Sit
ting Bull has large number of Indians with
him, and as soon as his ponies are i'm proper
condltlon ne is likely to swOop down on the
aboutS for the purpose of raiding and annoy


ing the United States government. The
mounted police are too much scattered to
prevent the intended movements Of Sitting
Bull and his followers. A few horses may be
stolen from Canadians, but further annoyance
ne does not anticipate to the Canadian authori
Year: 1878

SEVEN of the late employees of Col Polk, ex-
doOrkeeper OF the House, received discharges
written to-day and dated yesterday The men
singled out were those whom Polk had reason
discharged ones went to the sergeant at arms


who Is acting dOOrkeeper, fOrinStructiOns and
he advised them to pay no attention
10 the discharge, inaSmuch as Polk violated
tempt to usurp the functions of an office
tweHty-four hours after he had been turned
Year: 1878

INDIAN FUNDS.-At the meeting of the Sen
ate committee on territories this morning fur
ther consideration was given to the question
of the jurisdiction of the committee in the pend
ing investigation into alleged corrupt uses of
money by Indians in holding on to land grants
as against territorial legislation. While the
committee is about equally divided as to the
legal right into the premises, it is believed
probable that majority will favor the power
to overhaul these charges.
Year: 1878

IHE EXCURSION TO CHEsTER.-The party
which leaves here tomorrow to witness The
steamship launch at Chester will be a very
large one. 1t will leave in special car over
the Baltimore and Potomac railroad at 9:30
tomorrow morning. The party will include
the President, all the cabinet, quite number
OF congressman, and large number of others


EX-SECRETARY SAWYER ACQUITTED.-This
afternoon, Judge Wylie, in the Criminal Court,
directed the jury in the case of SAWYER
Haines and Barstow, charged with conspiracy
evidence on which to convict, and 1t was done
Year: 1878

MRS. ROBERTS" who has charge of the
eating house for the benefit of the poor in the
District, made convincing argument before
bia this morning. in favor of material aid to
her very Iaudable charity: so convincing that
the committee unanimously decided to offer q
resolution giving her fifteen hundred dollars.
TO be paid in weekly inStallmentS of one hun
dred dollars each.
Year: 1878

aloog said channel, to where it intcrsects
the middle of the main channel OF Snake
river thence, southerly, along said chan.
mel OF Snake river, to where it intersects
the forty fifth parallel of north latitude
thence east along said parallel, TO where
it interScets the meridian thirty-scven
degrees and thirty minutes west; thence
north along said meridian to where it
intersccts the crest Bitter Root noun


tains, thence, northwesterly, along the
crest of said mountains; to where it in


tersects the thirty-ninth meridian west,
thence, north along the said meridian To
the boundary lire Of the British Posses
slons; thence, westerly along the line Of
the British Possessions to point one
marine league west from the mouth of
the middle channel of the Straight Of
San Juan de Fuca; thence, southerly,
a distance Of one marine league west
from the east shore of the Pacific Ocean,
to the place of beginning-including all
the islands and paris of islands within
said boundaries; within the jurisdiction
OF the United States,
Year: 1878

IT TURNS OUT, as the result of the
late election are closely scanned, that
the Democracy will find it exceedingly
hard, if not entirely impossible, to con-
troll the..next House. The Greenbackers
and Independents will be the balance
of power. If they go with one or the
other of the old parties, they will con
troll the organization and legislation.
We may look for desperate exertions on
the part of the Democracy to control
the organization.