smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1874

Fatal as the white shark is to the un- armed, those who carry weapons of de- fense very frequently cope with and master him :; even women, undaunted by their teeth, have been known to stab and destroy them in their bath. One day, little boy about eight years old happened to be washed from a catama- ran which was managed by his father, who was thus early initiating him into the hardships of the mode of life which he intended him to pursue, and before he could be rescued from the turbulent waters shark drew him under, and he was seen no more. The father lost not moment, but calmly rose, and placing between his teeth large knife which he carried sheathed in his summer band, plunged beneath the flashing waves. He disappeared for some time, but after 8 while was occasionally seen to rise, and dive under the pillows, as if actually engaged with his formidable foe.. After Q while the white foam was visibly tinged with blood, which was viewed with sensation of horror by those who could only surmise what was going on under the water. The man was again seen to rise and disappear, so that the work of death was evidently not yet complete. After some further time had elapsed, to the astonishment of all who had assembled on the beach fer 0 considerable crowd had now col lected-the body of 8 huge shark was seen for few moments above the white spray, which it completely crimsoned, and then disappeared. An instant later the man rose above the surf and made for the shore. He seemed nearly ex- hausted, but had not a single mark on his body, which bore no evidence what ever of the perilous conflict in which he had been so recently engaged. He had scarcely landed when an immense shark was cast upon the beach by the pillows. It was quite dead, and was immediately dragged by the assembled natives beyond the reach of the surf. As soon as the shark was drawn to a place of security it was opened, when the head and limbs of the boy were taken from his stomach. The body was completely dismembered and the head severed from it, but none of the parts were mutilated.
Year: 1874

NaS lt CIle CnlIno or a tiny Dou That came 80 sweet to my dreaming ear Like the sllvery tones of 6 fairy's shell That ne winds, on the beach, 50 mellow and

 clear, When the winds and the waves lie together

 asleep,

 And the Moon and the Fairy are watching

 the deep,

 She dispensed her silvery light,

 And he his notes as silvery quite,

 While the boatman listens and ships his

 oar,

 To catch the music that comes from the shore

 Hark the notes on my ear that play

 Are set to words-as they float they say

 "Passing away passing away!" But no; it was not a fairy shell, Blown on the beach, so mellow and cleat Nor was it the tongue of silver bell Striking the hour that filled my ear,

 AS lay in my dream, yet was it chime That told of the flow of the stream of

 time!

 And plump little girl for pendulum

 swung

 GAS you've sometimes seen, in a little rin z That hangs in his cage, a canary bird

 swing);

 And she held to her bosom budding

 bouquet.

 And as she enjoyed it she seemed to say

 "Passing away! passing away!" Oh how bright were the wheels that told Of the lapse of time, as they moved around

 slow; And the hands, as they swept OCT the dial of

 gold,

 Seemed to point to the girl below,

 And To she had changed in few short

 hours;

 Her bouquet had become 8 garland of

 flowers,

 That she held in her outstretched hands,

 and flung

 This way and that, as she, dancing, swung In the fullness of grace and womanly pride, That told me she was soon to be bride Yet then, when expecting her happiest day, In the same sweet voice heard her say

 Passing away! passing away!" While gazed at the fair ones cheek. a shade Of thought or care stole softly over Like that by cloud in summers day made Looking down on & field of blossoming clover. The rose yet lay on her cheek, but it's flush Had something lost of it's brilliant blush ; And the light in her eye and the light on the wheels, That marched so calmly round above her, Was little dimmed as when evening steals Upon noon's hot face yet one couldn't but love her, For she looked like mother whose first babe lay Rocked on her breast, as she swung all day, And she seemed in the same silver tones to say: "Passing away! passing away!" While yet looked, what change there came Her eye was quenched, and her cheek was wan; Stopping and staffed was her withered frame, Yet just as busily swung she on. The garland beneath her had fallen to dust The wheels above her were eaten with rust; The hands that over the dial swept Grew crooked and tarnished, but on they kept; And still there came that silvery tone From the shriveled lips of the toothless crone (Let me never forget till my dying day The tone or the burden of her lay): Passing away! passing away!"
Year: 1874

The Detroit Free Press tells this story "A Canadian fisherman, named Touliers, we'll known along the wharves as being part owner of fishery near Fighting Island, relates an adventure which he and his comrades had with 8 strange fish. In drawing in their net the men observed an unusual commo- tion among the captured fish, some of which leaped out of the water and ap- peared greatly excited. The men thought they had caught a large sturgeon, and this belief was soon strengthened by their catching sight of a fish of extra size, which swan here and there with great swiftness. When the net had been drawn in so that the movements of the big fish were con- tracted, he lashed the water to foam, rushed here and there in great excite ment, and it was soon evident that it was something besides sturgeon. The net was finally drawn so near the bank that the fish could be plainly seen, and Touliers declares that if that fish wasn't a shark no shark can be found in the sea. He sailed the ocean for many years, and is familiar with the sight of man. eaters. The fish became furious in its actions as it found itself being drawn in, and Touliers, taking skiff, sought to kill it with spear. He suc- oeeded in inflicting wound, but not in disabling the fish, which nearly over turned the skiff while rushing around. It finally became entangled in the net, and freed itself by inficting damage to the amount of $50, besides letting out the catch of fish. After getting clear of the net it dashed about in very cratic manner, once almost driving ashore, as if blinded or much confused. If the fish was not shark it was at least stranger to the fishermen of this neighborhood, who believe they have seen every species of the finny tribe living in fresh water."
Year: 1874

The Mayor and City Council of Terre Haute, Ind, had narrow escape from death the other day. They were ex- amininp a new six-foot sewer, and were passing through it with lighted can- dies. when the foreman of mill above, not knowing that they were there, be- gan to let off steam through waste pipe emptying into the sewer. For tunately there was some trouble with the valve and he let down the lever to attend to it, thus giving the party time to escape. But for this circum- stance the deluging of the sewer with hot steam, at 100 pounds pressure, would have killed every member of tho party.
Year: 1874

No meeting OF the Board OF Health was held
yesterday, there being no quorum in attendance.
The reports of the week show the work done in
the several bureaus OF the department. 1t states
that in no former year since 1868 has the rate of
mortality been so low and the general state OF the
public health so favorable in the opening week OF
midsummer beginning the third quarter of the
year. In the four weeks preceding the last there
was an average OF 46625 deaths each week. and in
the twenty-six weeks or hall year, ending the 27tn
OF June, there were 49, 1876 deaths, average OF
5o6.3s deaths weekly. The following is a COM
parative statement or Of contagious diseases
reported at this Bureau for the two weeks ending
JULY T. 1874
Year: 1874

The first picnic of the season given under the
auspices OF the st. Michael r. G. T. A. B. So
ciety took place yesterday afternoon and evening
at Lion Park, 10th street and Eighth avenue
The attendance was large and everything passed
OF pleasantly. Tne proceeds were for the benefit
OF the Catholic Protectory at Westchester.
Year: 1874

Uhe Cantnes Doomed that Humanity


May Enjoy S.ife and Liberty-Remedies


and Treatment Suggested.


The intense public feeling on the nydropnopia
question REMAINS mistaken despite the learned
Jheorizing and elaboration OF the subject by the
oi.y's MOTT honored physicians. Theory in this
instance, seems likely to be 'thrown to the dogs"
90 long as the hard fact remains that one OF the
mostterrble deaths imaginable may come from
che bite of rabid aaimal The citizens
OF this metropolis do not care for logic or
for an exegesis on the causes OF TINS terrible
~ temper; 1t is enough for them TO believe that
ulere may be such u malady. ''Some dogs have
ysydrOpnobia; all may have IT. therefore all are
Gangerous"-this Is the extent of ali logic on the
hydrophoba question. THIS morning more than
hundred wretched CANNES Will suffer the
death penalty. The sighs in their behalf will De
few and liant, Tor opinion is undivided regarding
she relative worth OF animal and human Lille. This
canine sacrifice Is offered to propit-
ate the public sentiment which has taken
too strong hold IN the metropolis to
be dislodged by reason or feelings OF pity The
people, looking with desperate intentness on this
struggle between tality and the rights Of
humanity, turn down their thumbs-as they did in
the days OF the Casars-and decree that the dogs
must die. The tone OF pubic opinion may be seen
Eom day 10 day by the letters TO tle HERALD, an
tnstamenu OF wnlca is 10 be found below.
Year: 1874

A special dispatch from Boston 20 the
New York Times says:


Talk of new third national party move.
ment is heard here. The Globe Of tO.mOr
row will print an article from information
gathered from prominent men Of the State
on the subject. II hears that among the
rank and file OF those who voted in Massa-
chuset.s with the Democratic party this
talk Is indulged in. These men argue that
the mission of the Republican party is
ended, and that it is useless to try and res
urrect the Democratic organization. It is
apparent to them that the contests in the
future can not be fought on the old basis,
and that the recent election has demon
strated that the time has come for . new
party to rise up and attract, by it's honesty
of purpose and sincere desire to promote
the hig hest welfare Of the nation, the best
men who have hitherto acted with the Re-
publican and Democratic parties.


These men claim, with much show of
logic, that the two great parties of the past
and present have fought all the fights they
can, and the success for one or the other in
the future will be matter of luck, depend
ing largely on which is afflicted with the
more internal dissensiOns, and which makes
the fewer mistakes. They think that the
men who went into the Liberal Republican
movement will readily join the new party.
They have hopes of securing the best ele-
ments of the Democratic and Republican
parties and particularly young men, who,
as thew assume the duty of citizenship, can
now see no particular reason for joining
either organization.


They have not fully considered the ques-
ton of platform. but believe in-tirst,
hard money and an early resumption of
specie payments; second, civil service re-
form which ehall in the fullest sense be an
application of the ordinary rules of busi-
ness in all the offices of the government;
third, an economical administration Of pub
lie affairs which will keep the rates OF taxa
ton to the lowest point; fourth, short legis
lative sessions and the abolition of special
legislation. except in extreme cases. These
points, cheap transportation, and some
other topics, have been considered, but, of
course, the ideas formed are as yet crude
and measurably undeveloped. The men in
the movement say that they mean to push
forward and perfect an organization, and
they hope to receive much encouragement.
Year: 1874

From the days of Rome's infancy We
have been taught that in union there IS
strength, and that pull altogether will
accomplish more than multitudes OF spas
modic and ill directed efforts. The philoso-
ply condensed and crystalized in this propo-
sition never received stronger illustration
than in the manner the tickets for the last
gift concert of the Public Library OF Ken
tucky are going off. There is SO strong
pull altogether for them tina. before the
twentieth of November there vii! every
one of them be sold
Year: 1874

At the last election in Tensas parish,
Judge III. r. Steele. our efficient district at
torney, received more than 5000 votes for
the Office Of police juror Judge Steele and
Mr.. Gillespie each received the unanimous
vote of the people. The Judge has been a
member Of the police jury for several years,
and the people voted understandingly.
Considering the Importance given to this
Office by the people, We regard this - the
highest compliment which he could receive
st their naturalization Journal.
Year: 1874

on the platform and striking the reading desk She was
very favorsbiy received by the audience.


man In the audience, at the close OF the adaresss
asked permission 10 put SONIC questions 10 Elder vance
The Elder replied that public discussion was not per-
mtted but that the questiOner would write on paper
his question IL would be gladly answered The man re-
linqlshed his purpose with much reluctance ana dis
content Tue afternoon session closed with an ad
dress by Elder Evans, In which he ayowed BELIEF IN
Eddy's, aud the Manifestations at the house OF Dr.
Phelps In Stratfori Conn. He quoted from the Blole
by OF proof OF his assertions OF the possoity or
materialized spirits. .f ...


At the session there the largest audience
The disturbing element In public assemblages was pres
In larger force and there several Interruptions
In the form OF questions protests to the statements
advanced by the speakers Elder Evans occupied near
ly the whole session with address the purpose OF
which to show the character and intent OF his sect
The Elder old man, with mental and physical facul
ties unmpared. He said that in their belief there were
TWO orders new earth and new heaveo
In regard TO property the land would De
the property OF the peyple Cooperation In
labor would exist in the earth In the heavens
members Of the sect were ce0ates because they
working to establish principle and necessary to
illustrate that people could live lives OF celibacy and
still e0neuted and happy. The Mosaic laws good
The clergy pretty roughly handled by the speaker
He thought they living the fat Of the land with
out yielding q just return. Then came plea for
ackno edging woman to be mans equal. He would let
justice and IL his directions followed no married
man woman would be permitted to hold any Office
Lot them at home and care for each othef Let
class OF PiatOuic ceibates I'LL the Offices.
Year: 1874

At the Church of the Savior, in Fifty-seyenth-
ST. Elghthave, yesterday the Rev. James NJ Pull
delivered sermon upon the "Superority OF Man
hood" The object OF the address show that
character is often unoonsciOusly affected by an IDEAL
aud point the false and true ideals Tho text was
taken from Ephesians iv., 13 "Till all come in the
unity OF the faith and Of the knowledge Of the Bon
God unto perfect man, unto the OF the statue
OF the fulness Of Christ"


One OF the greatest evils OF present civilization is
the thought complication which grows up and is stim-
uated IN overcrowded communities. Toe result OF
this complication. which makes IL evil. is first the
specializing OF business, and as consequence follow
sad and with truth excel in any special


line be must devote himself 10 that but the kind OF cx-
ceenee thus gained costs too much when 1t is gained
al the expense OF a lack OF excellence in other
equally important things. 1t is the thought
q price for our special exeelences. In order to be
really aud truly perfect may indeed give his
attention to special occupation, u order that he may
excel In that but oil such special directions power
should be built upon the broad basis of a whole and
symmetrical character Mark. therefore, the evil which
specially point olt II Is that In specializing bust
there Is tendency also specializing character
80 that we speak OF merchant OF trader as one who
Is good business man. and who stands high the com
munity for his good business character. as
thonga there were real and substantial dif.
ference between business character and any
OF character at the bottom 30 speak OF the pro-
fessohs. man who is good lawyer with whom a
We are learning do It INDEPENDENTLY OF hts char
aetfr as man. 81 OF the PHYSICIAN OF tho clergy
man. SO OF most every profession and every trade or
business in which meu engage The evil OF our ciyiiI
zsuon Is that in specializing occupations We arc learn
sight Of tina. common sense, l., &c ronndej mtoerai
character without which anliooi can I.ycr ex,st AMI


morning 81 should attempt recall yoor mind. 70 tue
Fundamental conception OF The manly ciaracteI.


since the ambition o; the young lged 4.
likely TO be diverted from M Issue ly ts
OF the soeie!y IN wnen they move. the more
imperative that the true saoul De be-
tOle the mad ciesiy, aud CATFISH A0f sght of
Year: 1874

To the Honorable, the County Court OF the
county of Placer, State OF California: The
Grand Jury for the November term of said
Court 1874, would respectfully report as follows:


We have examined all thu ca ses brought to our
notice, and have found three indictments, one
for burglary; one for buying personal property,
knowing the same to have been stolen; anG one
for grand larceny, and ignored the rest.


We would further report having visited the
County Hospital. an although the buildings
were in good con tion, and the accommodations
ample, yet we would recommend to the Boar7
of Supervisors the endeavor to keep the
roundings OF the Hospital and the out buildings
in somewhat more cleanly and sanitary con-
dtion. We also found, upon examination, that
the Assistant County Physician had been quite
slack and inatteiitive to his duties of visiting
and attendance upon the sick, now at the Hos
pital, and would suggest that those whose duty
it is to attend and care for the INDECENT sick
thereat, Immediately in atten lance, be more
careful a1d promp in the future.


We also visited the County Jnil and found
the quarters Of the prisoners as comfortable as
the situation and somewhat crowded condition
of the Jail would permits the food wholesome
and abundant We would call the attention of
the Honorable Board of Supervisors to much
that is Objectionable in the County Jail, by rea-
son of the damp and unwholesome condition OF
the Jail itself, and owing to its small and limit
ed capacity; and would suggest such improve
ments rs would secure better, more roomy, and
healthier quarters for prisoners in the future.


We also examined the books and records of
the different county officers. and found them in
a very neat and apparently correct condition.


We are under obligations to the county Of
fcers. whose duty it was to assist us in our
labors, for their cooper ltion and endeavors to
dispatch the business brought before us. and
return thanks for their assistance. All Of which
is respectfully submitted,


E. NJ. K1NsTRY, Foreman.
Year: 1874

FIFTH and last Gift Concert in aid of the
Public Library Of Kentucky The management
have determined to have the drawing of the
Fifth and Last Gift Concert of the Public Libra
ry of Kentucky. on the 30th day of November
next We believe now that all the tickets will
be sold, and that the drawing will be full one,
but whether al. are sold OF not the drawing will
nevertheless certainly come off on the day ap-
pointed.


The special object of this card is to call a
meeting of the ticket-holders at Public Library
Hall. on the 2Oth Of November, to make arrange
ments in connection with the committee appoint
Ell by the Trustees to'superintend the counting
Of the tngs representing the numbers of tickets
sold. While there il no actual necessity for the
presence of ticket-holders, As under our ar.
rangements the interests OF nil are equally cared
for, yet at the same time would greatly prefer
that as many OF those interested as can. would
attend this meeting. and see each for himself how
perfectly fair and impartial the distribution must
be. r


Every arrangement has been made for the
drawing, but little more than q month remains
for the sale of the remainder of the tickets, and
whatever is done must be done promptly.


THos. E BRAMLETTE,


Agent and Manager.
Louisville Ky. Oct. -, 1874. as
Year: 1874

PARTIES from the valley inform us that the
farmers are as busy as bees, putting in their
Summer fallow and plowing. Old ground. that
is that which has been cultivated, plows very
WELL New ground was hardly wet deep enough
by the recent rains to be worked to advantage.
previous to the heavy rain this week.
Here in the hills the ground is in excellent
condition. and the farmers are improving the
opportunity, by working all their available force
in getting in their crops.
Year: 1874

The faces of our landlords, which had been
stretching out at such a frightful rate for some
two weeks past that the BARRIERS were seriously
contemplating rise in the price of shaving
have contracted wonderfully during the past
week, owing to the rush Of people to our town.
consequent on the meeting of the Grand Jury
Supervisors and the courts, all of which have
been in session during the past week.
Year: 1874

WE acknowledge receipt Of complimentaries
for the Grand Ball and Entertainment, which
came off at the Forest House in Forest Hill. last
evening. It would have done our heart good
and doubtless our body, to have joined the good
people of that famous town in their festivities
but il happened to be our publication night and
we could not leave.
Year: 1874

BAsr-BALL.-The game OF baseball is being
again revived By the boys Of Auburn. They
were out last Sunday on the green. practic'ng
this, their favorite game. The spectators were
estimated by some as high as one hundred


We wonder how many were sitting beneath the
droppings of the holy sanctuary in the mean
time? .t
Year: 1874

Nothing else has operated so unfavoT-
ably on our estimation of the affair as
the course that Mr.. Beeeher and his
friends have chosen to pursue. Were
the case as bad as TiltOn makes it out
or even half as bad, which would be bad
enough to make a fatal ending-then
we should expect Mr.. Beecher and his
friends to act just about as they do. If
there is nothing very serious to be al
legged aud proved, then the conduct of
the defense is not the least Of this bun
die Of mysteries.