smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1874

\BEECHER.-On the Sd, Henry
Ward Beecher, at a prayer-meetinn
in Plymouth Church, gave a retro
spect of his life, closing as follows.
81 have had many experiences such
as all men have had of sorrow and
defeat in my public life, but not one
too many when looked at from the
other side. But of one thing. nv
dearly beloved, be fully assured.
my greatest joy shall be assured
when l stand in the presence of the
revealed God, and when YOU come
up we shall shake hands in an
eternal blessed reunion. l shall
ever be by the side of NV loved
Savior, as whose servant | have been
conscious of devoting my best
energy, my best strength and best
mind. l have worked with single
eye to the advancement of knowI-
edge of Christ's grace among men.
and no man shall take from me tins
honor. What is III the future | care
not; 1t is in the hands of our Uni
versal Pastor. | can leave everv-
thing in the hands of the Lord
Living or dying let us take up again
the staff of work and grid up anew
our loins, and the Savior will lead
us forward until we meet in the
Kingdom of the future"
Year: 1874

There is good deal of amusement
in the following magical table of fig
ures. 1t will enable you to tell how
old the yound ladies are. Just hand
the the table to a young lady, and
request her to tell you in which col
umn or columns her age is contained;
add together the figures at the top of
the columns in which her age is
found, and you have the great Sc
cret. Thus suppose her age to be
seventeen, you will find that num-
Der in the first and fifth columns;
add the first figures of these two col
INNS. Here is the magic table:
Year: 1874

DoGs.-I am always afraid of dogs
shall come to learn our language.
If ever they do, they will cut us en-
tirely. Everything seems clever
and uncommonplace in a language
OF which you know but little, and
that is why we appear such clever
and interesting fellows to dogs If
they knew our language well, would
any dog set out a public dinner?-
Arthur Helps.
Year: 1874

rs NOT MORE ANXIOUSLY AWAITED
II by the Astronomers and Scientists of the
world than is the transit of goods from Eastern
Marts to the White House Clothing Store by
the hundreds of customers of
Year: 1874

then. Were the male teacher held to as
strict account as would be female, the
profession would be cleared of it. Were
a female even suspected of tippling, pub
lie opinion would as effectually guard
every school house against her as the
cherubim and flaming sword at the gate
of Eden guarded the way to the tree of
life against fallen man. Though ages of
custom have SO used the public to the
habit in man, that popular opinion allows
or excuses it in him, it is difficult to be-
lieve that it is worse crime in. her than
him. Were it considered as disgraceful
in him as in her, and punishment as
swift and sure to follow him, the youth
would be safe from any influence toward
forming the habit in the example of the
teacher. The extreme susceptibility OF
the young mind to influence, exerted
often when and where we are not con-
scious of it, calls for the greatest care
that our own personal example should
be such as not to lead to their forming
any evil or disagreeable habits; but as
far as itS influence goes be wholly ex-
erted for the advancement of the grace
full and the good.
Year: 1874

Selishness, when it is punished by the
world, is mostly punished because it is
connected with egotism. A man may
help himself to an exhorbitant portion
of the good things of this life, il he will
only keep quiet about it, and not obtrude
himself upon peoples notice. The cat
takes the best place in the room, and
nobody grudges it to her, because her
purring satisfaction is not loudly OBJ
truded ON the company. But to bask
like cat in the warmest place. and
scream like parrot, will never do, NJ
Year: 1874

While Jock Merrill officiated as bar
keeper in the Pacific Ocean House sa-
loon, many amusing secenes were
enacted there. a story is told of him
which is not without relish Of genu
inc humor. One night q cadaverous
looking. stranger walked up to the bar
and coolly asked for a drink. He asked
for whisky. Jock, who is somewhat
of q genius though irritable at times,
placed the bottle on the counter. The
stranger poured the untamed liquor
into his tumbler until he had nearly
filled it to the brim. lie drank it down
with all the practiced ability of an old
topper. He then stood for moment
before Jock, glancing earnestly at him,
and informed him that he had no
money. Jock petualantly asked the
cheeky stranger why he had not re-
ported his impecunious condition be-
fore drinking. The stranger replied
that he was afraid that if he had done
so he could not have obtained his bit
ters. Jock thereupon stepped from
behind the counter and vindictively
kicked the heather off the premises.
A well-known mariner, Captain H-a,
was an interested spectator of the ludi-
crous proceeding. The moment Jock
had returned to his place behind the
bar, the Captain stepped up and called
for drink. He was served as
promptly as the stranger, Jock wait
ing upon him with all the suavity
common to his calling. Captain H-a
having drank his potion, turned his
back to Jock, raised his coat-tails and
exclaimed, "Go ahead, Jock; Td just
as soon pay for it this way as any
other" Jock called it square, and the
jolly Captain had his drink for moth
ing
Year: 1874

Everybody is wondering why the BAZAAR
is selling their goods so cheap. The reason is
they must clear out their Spring and Sum
mer goods to make room for the immense
stock of Fall and Winter goods which they
will soon receive.
Year: 1874

These periodicals constitute wonderful mis- cellany of modern thought, research, and criti- reviewing is found here, and they treat of the leading events of the world in masterly articles written by men who have special knowledge of the matters treated. The American Publishers urge upon all intelligent readers in this country a liberal support of the Reprints which they have so long and so cheaply furnished, feeling sure that no expenditure for literary matters will yield so rich g return as that required for sub- scription to these the

 Leading Periodicals of Great Britain.
Year: 1874

Prospectus for 1874. While retaining the prominent characteristics which have long made Every Saturday favorite journal for the Preside and the Railway, the forthcoming Series will embrace several fresh and attractive features, among which may be
Year: 1874

when their property was taken fro &
them.


An attack on the Potter law was
made by Judge Lawrence. He said he
thought the Potter law was calculated
to so alter the railroad charters that
there would be very little if anything
left of them of any value to the COM
panies.


At the conclusion of Judge Law
rence's speech the court adjourned till
this morning.. when the arguments will
be continued on behalf of the roads.
by Judge Spooner, who will be followed
by George B. Smith. Attorney Gen.
eral Sloan will probabl v speak on Tues
day and the decision will hardly be
reached before the last of the week.
Year: 1874

DE 1T RESOLVED, BY THE COMMON
- Council of the City of Los Angeles, as
follows:


SECTION !. That section three of Resolu-
ton entitled GA Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Los Angeles to provide
for the protection of persons and property in
said city from damages by fire." adopted May
7, 1874, be and the same is hereby amended SO
as to read as follows:


The boundaries of the respective districts
shall be as follows, to wit:


LIST. District No. of the General Fire Linn
its of the City of Los Angeles shall comprise
and embrace all that portion of the General
Fire Limits bounded and described as follows,
to wit: Commencing at the intersection of
the center lines of First street and Fort street,
running thence along the center line of First
street easterly to point opposite to point
in the north line of First street distant two
hundred feet easterly from the east line of
Los Angeles street; thence at right angles
northerly and parallel to and 200 feet distant
from said east line of Los Angeles street to
the center of Requena street; thence easterly
along center of Requena street to the center
of Alameda street; thence northerly along
the center of Alameda street to its intersec-
tion with the center of Marchessault street;
thence westerly along the center line of Mar
chessault street to it's intersection with the
center line of New High street; thence south
erly along the center line of New High street
to its intersection with the center line of Tenn
pie street; thence westerly along the center
line of Temple street to the center line of Fort
street; thence southerly along the center line
of Fort street to the point of beginning.


I'd. District No. of the General Fire Limits
of the City of Los Angeles shall comprise and
embrace all that portion of the General Fire
Limits of the City of Los Angeles not included
within the boundaries of District No. as
above provided.


SEC. 2. The Clerk of the Common Council
shall certify to the adoption of this resolution
and cause the same to be published one time
each in English and Spanish in the Los An
geles DAILY HERALD and La CrOnicd, res pect-
lively, and thereupon and thereafter this reso-
luton shall take effect and be in force.


| hereby certify that the foregoing resolu-
ton was adopted by the Common Council at
its session of August 6, 1874.


NJ. KREMER,
Year: 1874

They have engaged as foreman of this de-
partment, one of the most experienced Book
and Job Printers In the country; and the
presses will be superintended by Skilled
Pressman from one of the largest offices in
New England
Year: 1874

A new clue 10 the hitherto unexplained mys-
teIy Of th Nathan murder 10 New York seems
10 lie discovered in the shape of bloody shirt
found in the closet Of The carriage house attach
ed 10 the Nathan mansion. One of the workm
who have lately oeen engaged in demolshing
the building preparatory TO the ere ciion Of a new
one stumbled upon this significant trophy of the
work with new zeal to find out who committed
the deed
Year: 1874

rested Jesse POmeroy at venture, ana nc mas
confessed the deed. He gives no reason for
the murder; it seems to have sprung from
mere brutal impulse and though he is alarmed
at the consequences of his crime, he shows no
appreciation of its character. A year and
half ago he was convicted and sent to the
Reform School after cutting and mutilating no
fewer than seven children, and he had only
been released few weeks son probation"
lacking still five years of the age when he
would have been legally discharged, when ms
old propensities returned in greater force than
ever and he advanced from mutilation to
murder.


The mania Of Jesse Pomeroy is not an un-
common form Of mental disorder. We have
heard of a lad of imperfect intellectual devel-
opment who was decent enough IN his be-
havior except for one thing he had habit
of taking small dogs, cats, birds, or other
animals to secluded spots. and tearing them
limb from limb. Their tortures perhaps did
not afford him any especial qualification, and
he could not have given an explanation OF his
cruelty. Hereditary tant of insanity Is very
apt to show itself in a mania for taking LIE.
Sometimes it assumes the form of tendency
to suicide. Often it is q hOmlcdal I'M
pulse directed against young children; and
the books mention numerous cases OF women
who have caused themselves to be put under
restraint because they were conscious OF this
terrible insane impulse and distrusted their
ability to control it, There can hardly be a
doubt that Jesse POmerOy is subject to this
form of mental disease Whether he is filter
for the asylum or the gallOws may be dill
cult question to answer. Insanity does not
always imply responsibility, because an IN
sane impulse is not always an uncontroliaDie
impulse, unatics often retaining not only the
ability to discriminate between right ana
wrong, but the power to choose between right
and wrong, which is quite another thing.


When Pomeroy was asked what he thought
ought to be done to him for killing the child,
he said, "I suppose l ought to be put where
50 can't do such things" Perhaps the au-
thorities can explain why this sensible con-
clusion was not reached some time ago. After
the Chelsea Outrages in 1872 it must have
been clear to every scientific observer that
the boy was no more fit to be at large than
mad dog. He was evidently afflicted with the
most dangerous form of insanity, and whether
we consider him responsible agent OF not ne
was equally a proper subject for restraint.
To turn him loose, after a short detention at
the Reform School, merely because his be-
havior had been good while he was under
constant surveillance, was an outrage upon
the community and the boy himself.
Year: 1874

We continue to hear of fresh talk in New
York, and fresh efforts in Albany, for legis-
lative reorganization of our Police and other
departments. The pretense is that this is
sought in order to make them bipartisan.
The reality is, that it is sought in the sole
interest of the less reputable wing of the Ad-
ministration party.


But no matter which wing of the Admins
traton party wants it. The case would be the
same if some wing or another of the Democ-
racy were working to the same end. 1t is in
any case q thing to be let severely alone.
New-York asks of the Legislature, as to the
details of its municipal government, only one
of two things Let us alone; or, Unite our
hands. Leave us with such make-shift gov
ernment as we now have, are accustomed to,
and can worry along with; or, take off your
hands altogether and let New-YOrk govern
herself, getting then just such government,
good or bad, as she is fit for and can deserve.
We are no admirers of the wretched patch
work of municipal government which We now
have; but bad as it is it is better than being
turned topsy turvy now, in the interest of a
faction of the party in power, only to be
wrangled over and probably upset again next





faction may then be in power. This imperial
city deserves to fulfill some higher
function in the economy of the State
than merely to furnish the camp
plunder for the riotous sOldiery Of the
successful army. The Administration party
is successful now and wants to use us. What
ever party is successful next Winter will want
the same thing. We do not think it worth
while to enter into the details of the plans
which are urged at Albany. 1t is not so much
the details to which we object as the whole
rotten system itself. We do not want any
party administering on our effects for its uses
If we are not to be permitted to govern our
selves, at least let us alone.


And for the comfort of the hungry politicians
at Albany we add,-what any sagaciOus polti-
clan will tell them,-that whoever undertakes
this Winter to make party capital out Of Albany
meddling in New-YOrk municipal government,
stands three chances of losing to one of gain
inc nv il
Year: 1874

read the routine business" before signingf
Possibly softening of the brain. M


We do not credit the report that ne is to be
appointed Judge Of the Court OF Claims. nor
that he is to be Minister to Vienna or Berlin,
or Notary Public. AS for the judicial posi-
ton, he has already been Judge of Probate,
and his ambition in that direction is satisfied; ;
he will not go abroad till he has seen the Ma
tional debt paid in half dollars and ten-cent
pieces. And to be Notary Public is only q
trihing promotion, and would hardly pay him for
making the change. No. The Great Minister
stays at the head of the Department OF FL
nance. Let us rejoice that the Department
has head who can sign his name with such
ease and rapidity. and be content We must
not be too exacting. So long ~ Mr.. Sanborn
collects the revenue and turns half Of it into
the Treasury, and Mr. Richardson signs his
name to The routine business" we should not
COMPLAIN,
Year: 1874

The bill for promoting the immigration of
Russian Mennonites to this country has for
several days occupied the morning hour in
the Senate. Many of the Senators know and
care very little about the question, and are
rather inclined to vote for the bill to oblige
Mr.. Window. There are many things which
may be said to prove the desirable character
of the population which this measure is in
tended to attract to this country and it is
therefore possible that the majority may be
induced by this consideration alone TO pass the
bill, without regard to the ultimate results of
the precedent which would be In this way es-
tablished, and which seems to us q
thoroughly bad one. The advantage to be
derived from the addition to our population


would be no sufficient compensation for the
pernicious example thus set of legislation for
Year: 1874

1t is always pleasant to read of rewards given to
good actions and 40 we note that which hath come
to gentleman of the timely name Of Blossom. 'ris
now many years ago-mOre than twenty-that this
Blossom, blooming in Washington, wooed 20 the
ways of uprightness and selfrespect young man to
whom wine was q familiar demon. Blossom took
him from the roadside mud. Blossom gave him q
pleasant home, Blossom counseled him, and at last
reformed him entirely. Then the young man went
West-which was the eminenty proper thing TO do
and disappeared forever from the vision of Blossom.
But Blossom was not forgotten. few months ago
he saw newspaper advertisement inquring his ad-
dress and having responded. was informed that the
young man he had reformed was dead and had left
HIM small remembrance of S100O,OW-all his prop
erty It's this sort of anecdote that preserves the
journalists belief in human nature, and his hope for
the continued existence Of Sunday literature.
Year: 1874

On Wednesday the body of boy four years
of age was found by the water side in South
Boston bleeding from a multitude of wounds


There were eighteen stabs in the region of
the heart. The hands were cut, as if in the
little fellows attempt to ward off the blows
of the murderer. The throat was slit and


one eye was nearly cut from its socket.
FoOtmarks in the mud seemed to prove


that the child had been led to the spot by
some older companion, who must have lifted
him down from the wharf where the prints
first appeared and the condition of the body
showed that the murder had been committed
but a very little while before its discovery-that
is to say, in broad day. There was no trace of
the criminal, except the unrecOgnized foot
marks and the mystery might have remained
forever had not the Boston police chanced to re-
member that a certain young gentleman in their
city had an unpleasant habit of enticing
little boys into lonely places and there subject
ing them to various forms of torture, with the
knife, ropes end. &c, They accordingly ar
Year: 1874

pears upon its surface, it might be
styled bill to perpetuate the authority of the
present officers; and, if it is to be passed, it
should only be on the distinct understanding
that this is good thing to do, and fair to the
various parties in interest.
Year: 1874

At last the Supply bill has passed both
branches of the Legislature, and has been sent
to Conference Committee. In the Assembly
it was not thought worth while to take vote
on the Senate amendments; the whole bill
was turned over to the Joint Committee. No
man can tell in what shape this much-dis-
puted bill will come forth from the Committees
hands. But it is clear that the clause
removing the Capitol Commission is most
in danger. 1t is even said that
if the Conference Committee, a majority Of
whom are considered unfriendly to the meas
ure, should allow it to remain where it is,
that important bill could not pass the Assem-
bly,. 1t is worth something to get the Supply
bill so far on its way to the Governor; but it
is unfortunate that a reform in the Capitol
building business looks more than ever hope
less.
Year: 1874

By deplOrable and inexcusable casualty in
Brooklyn yesterday two men, at least, were
killed and six were wounded. This is one of
those accidents which are the direct result OF
carelessness, but for which the persons re-
sponsible will be vainy sought. building
was to be reconstructed the supporting tim
bers were sawn asunder without sufficient
"stays," and the whole shell came down in a
heap of ruin. There is an official in Brooklyn
whose business it is to see that such work is
done with due regard to the life and limb of
those employed. He knew nothing of what
was going ON. Why mott The builder admits
that he did not apply for permit to make
the alterations. Is he. therefore, the only per
son responsible for this cruel loss of lifef
Year: 1874

So far as we can see, the proposition Tor f The
repaving of Fifth Avenue with asphalt IS rea-
sonable and free from jobbery. If the pave
ment can be made as good as that part which
has already been laid opposite the north END
of Madison Square, it will be the most
creditabe piece of paving work the CITY
has enjoyed for many year. The provisions
of the bill should certainly be guarded with
all care, but it seems good thing to perfect
and pass and there is no such opposition to 1t
here as some members have represented.
Year: 1874

The labor troubles in Pennsylvania and the
depressed state of the iron industry there are
explained in the letter on another page. The
dullness is plainly due to the decreased de-
mand for iron caused by the general depression
of trade. This in turn led to disagreements
between workmen and their employers, which
are daily becoming grayer. No permanent
improvement, however, can be expected in
this state of things until the general business
of the country revives. Then iron-smelting is
likely to enjoy greater degree of prosperity
than any other industry, and good feeling
will follow among all engaged therein.
Year: 1874

May Moving is so near at hand that the
report on city rents, printed on our fifth page.
will be found timely and of interest. 1t must
be admitted that rents have come down some
what since last May. This is specially true OF
the more expensive dwellings, extravaganza In
living having been partially checked by the
hard times. In the middle-class rents, how
ever, there is not so much decline, though
the conditions of leases are said to be easier.
Taken altogether, the outlook for the house
hunter this Spring is more favorable than
usual.
Year: 1874

At a five in large city, while The
upper stories OF a large dwelling were
wrapped in smoke. and The lower stories
all aglow with flame, n piercing shrek
told The startled fremen there was some
one still iu the building in peril. A lad.
der was quickly raised, until it touched
the heated walls, and diving through the
flames and smoke a brave young fireman
rushed up the rounds on his errand of
mercy. Stilled by the smoke, he stopped
and seemed about TO descend. The
crowd was in agony, rs lie seemed
lost, for every moment OF hesitation
seemed All age. While thi; shiverIng
lear seized every behOlder, voice from
the crowd cried out Cheer him cheer
him :" and a wild "hurrah" burst from
the exiled spectators. As the cheer
reached The fireman he started upward
through the curling smoke and in few
moments was seen coming down with a
child in his arms. The cheer did the
werk. How much we can do to help the
weak ones who are struggling with
temptation. er almost fainting in their
efforts to do good 10 others. Don't find
lault with your brother in his trial, but
cheer him. Give him 4 word that shall
urge him on his way. and if you can't
help him in any other way, give him 4
cheer.
Year: 1874

A Louisville woman threw man out
of doors, and policeman took him to the
lookup, when he proved to be burglar.
The next morning the citizens made her
present for her 'heroic repulse of burg
lar when she said she thought it was her
husband, who had come home drunk, that
she threw out of doors. Shed "a bin scared
to death if she'd knowed it was burglar.