smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1879

We redouble our exertions, and the
whales, finally yielding, follow their
wounded companion and fling them
selves on the shore, where they lie wal
lowing in the shallow water. With q
cry of triumph, which is borne back
from the women who stand on the cliff,
all the boats are rowed for the shore,
each striving to be first to commence
the fight. With a final cheer the men
drive the boats in among the fish, leap
out and begin to strike right and left.


threw away the lance and attacked
the nearest with my long hunting knife.
Selling hold of the monsters fin in spite
OF its struggles, l plunged the knife
repeatedly into its heart. Its exertions
and plunges we're ipcessant, frequently
lifting me off my feet and throwing me
under water. / managed to hold on,
and kept striking till, with a supreme
effort, it turned on its back. Similar
encounters were going on all about me |;
with wild cries and oaths the men
struck and hewed at the whales as if in
furiated, regardless of bruises and the
waves that swept over them every mo-
ment. While recovering my breath and
looking out for another prize, received
tremendous blow from the tail of one
behind me was stunned for mo-
ment, and on recovering found 1 had
been placed in one of the boats. Quite
satisfied with my exertions, sat still
and watched the strange combat, al
ready closing, as the poor stupid fish,
ignorant of their strength, fell easy vic
Tins TO their determined enemies. The
sight was strange and striking. The
cloudless sun was shining on the waves
of the bay, which was of a magnificent
blue except over large patch dyed
red with blood. Here each wave showed
a streak of crimson as it washed over
the glistening bodies that had lately
swan lords of the deep. Behind a mar
row beach rose the steep cliff, down
which were running the women and
children, their shrill cries rising above
the shouts of the men and the roar of
the waves. Gradually the tumult
ceased, except where whale in the last
throes wrapped itself in a cloud of
bloody spray and deluged the men who
stood by watching. .-LippinoOtts Mag
dzine,
Year: 1879

A young man woke with the kiss Of morn,
Carol and sing, light-hearted boy
On the woodland echoes his song is born
What is the world but love and Joy?
Singing be twines for his dear loves breast,
Bluebell and violet, daintily pressed;
Tenderly fondled, lightly caressed-
Carol and sing, oh, dreaming boy


ANTI-sTRoPHE.
wasp got up at the break Of day
Tenderly spread the plaster on;
And he opened the session the good old way,
Pour on the arni,a, till it is gone,
And lie stropped his bodkn with anxious


care
He whet ed his edges, keen and bare
Till he cleaned like steel in the morning air
Ring for the arnica Pour 1t on


CATASTROPHE.
Bun for the doctor Run like sin
Put on some mud till the doctor comes;
This is the hole where the probe went in;
How it burns, and throbs ike hundred


drums.
Yell like madman mutter and growl,
Trample the violets rave and howl
Scatter the bluebells-love may scowl,
Shrek for the arnica here it comes.


-Blrlinqton Hnl1keye.
Year: 1879

At the cremation chapel in Gotha,
the only public place for cremation in
Germany, the remains of one Stier were
burnt, in accordance with his last will
and testament. The burial service of
the Protestant Episcopal church was
performed, as prescribed by the church
authorities in Gotha. The body was
first conveyed to sort of chapel or hall
and placed over q particular spot. A
hymn was then sung; a sermon
preached, and a choral chanted by a
choir of boys, after which the body was
lowered into the furnace to slow music,
the clergyman pronouncing a blessing.
" Earth to earth was of course not re-
cited. Friends of the deceased were al
lowed to make speeches. The vault, a
low and narrow apartment, filled with
gas previously ignited, was heated to an
extraordinary degree. In one hour and
a half the coffin and body were con-
sumed. In another two hours the vault
had sufficiently cooled down to allow of
the mourners entering and collecting
the ashes in urns, which were deposited
in an adjoining columbarium. In the
funeral sermon the clergyman declared
that there could be no objections to Gre
nation on the part of the Protestant
church, although it was true that the
custom ceased and burial took its place
when Christianity began to prevail,
about thousand years ago.
Year: 1879

After all, fame is but phantom.


Riches does not mean happiness.


Respect yourself, if others do not.


A scolding wife is a terrible aflliction.
Modesty nowadays is very rare bird,
Truth is sharper than a two-edged
sword.


Prosperity follows in the trail of hard,
honest work.


An hour well spent is worth week
frittered away.


AS a rule, puppies make more NOISE
than full-grown dogs.


What lis law without JUSTICE What
is justice without mercy?


You will often find as true friends in
rags as in silks and broadcloths.


Never confide secrets. Lock them up
in the storehouse of your own memory.


No matter how much sense a man
may possess, he eau stand a little
fiattery.


Jealousy and envy are the hidden
rocks on which many stanch vessels are
wrecked.


The fates are oftentimes very cruel.
But for every cloud there are two warm
rays of sunshine.


Happiness is something we are all
looking for. When found, introduce the
stranger to your neighbor.


Homely people are nearly always of
pleasant disposition, and pleasant dis
position is the best of companions


The kaleidoscope of time shows many
changes, but none more wonderful than
when a just man conquers his enemies.


Punctuality is a good trait in any
bodys character, and frequently leaves
an indelible impression upon ones
memory.


Some men are of the opinion that the
world owes them a living. This is an
error. You must make the world give
you a living. g.-NetO York Express,
Year: 1879

Muskrat farming is a rural industry
in Iowa. A good pond or marsh well
stocked is said to yield profitable re-
turn after two years, the trapping being
done in winter, when there is plenty Of
leisure, and affording much amusement
to the younger members of the family.
Year: 1879

Indians in Utah have been induced to
lay aside their blankets and put on the
dress of civilization, and to go to work
with shovels on a railroad. They had
been accustomed to loiter around the
stations of the Utah and Northern road,
doing nothing. Negotiations were
opened with them by the builders of
the road through an interpreter, and
about a dozen we're prevailed upon to
take no shovels and attack sand-bank.
Year: 1879

Prof. Purnell, President Of Delaware
College, delivered very interesting
and highly instructive lecture OF
words and their History" before the
young ladies Of the Wesleyan College
on Saturday evening last. The lecture
occupied an hour and a-half in its de-
livery and was highly appreciated. The
speaker considered the history of ma
tions in connection with the existence of
words. For illustration he took the
invasion of Britain by the Normans and
the subsequent subjugation Of the wild
Saxton. Those races have amalgama-
ted but in the language that has come
down to us over the vicissitudes of the
past we find many words that speak to
us Of those early days.


For instance the word "Curfew. +"
This is pure Norman and its originatinn
comes to US and carries with it historic
Norman, fearing the wild ungovernahle
nature ofthe people, over whom he had
assumed conquering power, decreed
that all lights should be extinguished
at the ringing Of the curfew, On the
other hand the word "King," title
synonymous Of all that is grand and
magnificent, is of Saxon origination.
1t was adopted by the willy Norman. In
its native tongue, it was applied todesig-
nate a chief of a particular clan or
tribe. This William knew and also
recognized the fact that were he to use
a Norman word implying complete
control over the whole Saxon people
the pride of their wild natures would
revolt, and in common cause banded to
gether would raise such revolution
that would sweep him and his power
frsm supremacy and drive him back to
his northern home. In this William
displayed his wisdom.


The Saxon ana the Norman gradual
ly became reconcilea SO that when tht
kingdom of France was invaded by
William, the two warlike races on al
equal footing, fought side by side,
against common enemy, and paved
the way to complete national miscege
nation. The speaker in a like man
ner brought out other illustrations
which went to show the intrinsic value
of words as a medium of historical in
formation. He closed with an eloquent
issertation on the beauty and power
of the English language and prophesied
the coming of the day when it would
become universal in its use.
Year: 1879

(AsorHER OUTRAGE upon an editor is
Iportsd to-day In our local columns,
mi what makes It worse is that the
Aitor assaulted represents himself as
g very embodiment of the virtue,
Ibriety and intelligence of the city.


ia too bad that there is no place in
city where virtuous editor can go
drink his lager beer in peace with
\ having his chair pulled from be-
kath him, and his mug of beer thrown
Ito his face. This is another outrage
bon the liberty Of the press that will


doubt be resented in an appropriate
anner by the virtuous editor Of the
Every Evening"" In this assault 1t
ans that even the presence OF two
representatives. Of music and one OF
9 military had not the power to
othe the savage feelings OF the
ate citizen who would dare assault


editor while he was quietly eating
Iapper soup and drinking lager. W.
ggest the calling out Of the Dupont
hards Immediately.
Year: 1879

II A story is told of a man in Chesirs,
lass, who always walks from that
bwn to Pittsfsld to save his fare. One


by he carried to one of the banks


5000 in coupon bonds which he wanted
j have converted into register bonds


eclaring for FIVE years he had kept
hem between the feather and straw
3cks on his bed, and he had not known
That good nights sleep was in all


lat time. 1t is also related of him
hat he became so harassed over his


honey matters that he attempted to
lang himself. A kind hearted neigh
Dor cut him down in time to save his
Ilfe, and when he had recovered he
Sent his benefactor bill for fifty cents
Ior spelling a good halter which he
Had cat in saving the miser's life.
Year: 1879

Senator Chandler, is overwhelmed
with letters thanking him for his
speeches in the Senate. A business
man in Michigan wrote: 81 see that a
Washington paper claims that you were
drunk when you went for the fraud
AMI violence patriots the other day.
If that is 'the way the old thing
works with you, Michigan wants you
to get drunk every day on the same
kind of whisky" Judging from the
hearty delight expressed about the
same speech in other parts of the coun-
try, this is the prevailing Republican
sentiment.
Year: 1879

lFROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT ]


WASHINGTON, ID. c., June %, 1873.


To THE EDITOR OF THE NEW NORTHWEST;


a little more fOOlishness and grabbing
and hair-splitting among Congress men
has disappointed these who hoped for
an adjournment Of Congress this week.
1t would be wrong to charge the respon-
sibility Of all the foolishness Of this ses-
sion upon either party, for both are GER
tainly more or less to blame; but it is
certain that so much petty squabbling
was never crammed into one short ses-
sion before. The time was, suppose,
when Congress came together to con-
slider the best interests and greatest
wants of the country, and to devise
means of meeting them; but in these
latter days the interests OF political par
ties are the ends aimed at. IL is one
constant struggle for Que party to get an
advantage over the other, no matter
how it is gained, whether by falsehoOd
or gross Misrepresentation, or by down.
right fraud. One half the speeches
made in the houses of COngress-and
there is an endless flow Of gab-are in
sincere harangues, whose authors know
their own statements to be unfair and
untrue. The people at large really care
very little for parties. 1t is the men
that live by politics who make all the
fuss. and for selfish ends strive to keep
alive sectional hatreds and all sorts Of
animosities and prejudlces. The coun-
try is in a reasonably sound condition,
notwithstanding the loud warnings Of
revolution and new rebelliOns and
smashing Of constitutions. There would
be a much firmer feeling in business
circles if Congress would go away and
stay away for nine months or year.
Perhaps not one in ten of those who
read this has ever stopped to think what
the result Of all this will be-where this
Indifference Of the people and activity
aud scheming of the politicians will
eventually lead US. Doubtless greater
proportion than nine out of every ten
expect that this great republic will cell
ebrate its second Centennial.


Speaking Of the National Centennial
reminds me that the regents of the
Mount Vernon Ladies' Association,
comprised Of regents from the various
States, have just held their annual ses-
sion and made a report Of what has been
done about the old homestead Of Gen.
eraI Washington. During the year end
ing June 1st there has been ll,OOO Wis
itors, 2,lO7 of which were there during
the month of May-the largest number
ever received in that month. There are
under cultivation eighteen acres Of corn,
eight Of rye. seven Of oats, and ten of
Year: 1879

If Adam had been created a boy in
stead Of a fulI-grown man, he would
have elubbed all the apples off from that
tree before the serpent had chance TO
get through the fence around the garden.
Year: 1879

IN Maine, a man once got too much
Of the ardent aboard, and was put into
a coffin TO sleep of the effects Of liquor.
When he awoke he sprang out in haste,
exclaiming, "GlOry to Gideon The
resurrection morn has come, and Pm
the first man on the ground ~
Year: 1879

When Frank Stoddard returned to
New York the next day after his part
ing with EliDor Norton, his heart was
full Of bitterness toward his mother for
destroying bis happiness; but be fully
meant 70 treat her as respectfully and
kindly as he possibly could. All that
vas best and nOblest in him had been
reused by Elinor's appeals, and. though
be could not possibly crush out the an
ger he felt at the wrong done him and
the woBan he loved, be still felt that be
could hores.ly try TO cultivate that
Year: 1879

In the Government of Volhynia, Russia,
justice appears to be administered after a
very-peculiar fashion. The wife of we'll


to do peasant addressed herselfto the Court
of the district with a complaint against her
husband, charging him with beating aud
torturing her, and with keeping her in the
cold without food until she had nearly died
Of starvation. He had bound her stark
naked N post id the street and requested
the passers,by tn strike her, which he did
himself each time they refused to do So
The brute had even fastened her down to
the ground and in such a position had heap
ed stones aud heavy weights upon her body
until one of her arms had been broken.
When the wie's accusation was brought be-
fore the tribunal, the man took fright aud
did8ot appear TO answer the charge and
neither his absence nor contempt Of Court
prevented the learned Judge nom coming
10 an immediate decision The wife -bea'er
was found "Not guilty" on the plea that
the husband has lls perfect right 10 beui
Year: 1879

bis wife if he so chooses, and it cannot be
permitted to wife to ignore the authority
of her husband. On the following day the
husband, emboldened through the generous
acquittal by his Peers turned the tables on
his better-half by bringing counter COM
plant against her before the same Court,
which promptly declared against the un-
fortunate woman, and by its salutary judg-
ment she was actually Aogged publicly there
and then on the spot, in the most shameful
manner.
Year: 1879

Our country is getting to be fearfully alarm
ing, the average life being lessened every year,
without any reasonable cause, death resulting
generally from the most Insignificant origin. At
this season Of the year especially. cold is such
common thing that in the hurry of every day
life We are apt to overlook the dangers attending
it and often find too late. that a Fever or Lung
trouble has already set in. Thousands lose their
lives in this way every winter, while had Bos-
shee's German Syrup been taken, q cure
would have resulted, and a large bill from \
Doctor been avoided. For all diseases of the
Throat and Lungs, Sosches's German Syrup
has proven itself to be the greatest discovery OF
It's Kind in medicine. Every Druggist in this
country will tell you Of Its wonderful effect
Over $50. GOO bottles sold last year without q
single failure known. febleov
Year: 1879

The New York Star is making great
specially of the Glover report. It has
printed it in full and is engaged in firing
slugs from it into the Republican ranks
day after day. In response to the charge
that the Glover report was ignored By
the House the Star says: "The HOUSE
of Representatives never did refuse to
print the Glover report but ordered It
printed, and G. NJ. Adams, Clerk Of the
House, who was implicated in some Of
the facts discovered by Mr.. Glover ~
fused to obey this order"
Year: 1879

Since the beginning OF the year the New
NoiA Lar DIspcIsaIy Aa, treated 500 cases ILc
experience Of The D,pcusary thus far has justified the
trustees DO the establishment OF dental department,
j having been Of great the poor living The
West side Of the city where much OF the work pertain
Ing to TINS branch has heretofore been performed by
persons not educated IN dentistry. The poor class,
are very uegectiu Of their teeth and 10 consequence
are great sufferers This department and other recent


improvements necessary to maintain The efficiency Of
the Institution. have been attended with increased
outlay O money, aud tAe treasury is In need OF funds


Tie trustees Therefore hope that their efforts will not DO
Year: 1879

timent to prevent the slightest open demon
strations of i'll will. In this crisis Russia
need only raise little finger to overwhelm
the British forces in Afghanistan with a
ruin as complete as that inflicted by the
Zulus in South Africa upon the Twenty
fourth regiment. All the Afghans need
is competent commander. Suppose
Russia should send them such a man as
General Ghourka, whose brilliant achieve
ments in the Balkan country exhibited his
genius for the sort Of war that could be
waged with this splendid Afghan cavalry
war of rapid movements and of the de-
livery of overwhelming blows that might
seem almost to fall from the skies. Russia
need supply no more than that one man she
need not send a gun nor spend a dollar, and
thus easily she could overwhelm an expe-
6ition the destruction Of which would rout
the Ministry. Yet she refrains. Would
England do the same in the same circum-
stances? In the light Of her history it is
not entirely certain that she would?
Year: 1879

The conviction became general yesterday,
among those Senators and Representatives
who have heretofore believed that Congress
would complete all absolutely necessary
legislation by the 4th of March, that it cam
not be done and that an extra session is in
evitable. There has been so much recent
delay and there have arisen so many new
causes of delay on several appropriation
bills, and there are such strong differences
between the Senate and the House as to the
jobs engrafted into bills by the Senate, that
there is little or no hope of getting through.


The necessity for an extra session has
become SO generally accepted that the
President conferred yesterday with leading
republican Senators as to the fittest time
for calling it. The conclusion to which
their advice pointed is that it would be wise
for the President to issue his proclamation
at once on the day following the adjourn
ment, summoning the new Congress to
meet after an interval of ten days. We
hope this will be accepted us sound view
Nothing could be gained by postponement
The appropriation bills ought to be passed
before the close of the fiscal year, and
time enough should be allowed for
deliberate legislation. Neither the Presi-
dent nor Congress wishes to be confined in
the malarial atmosphere of Washington in
the hot months Of summer. 1t is better
that the new Congress should assemble at
once and complete its business while the
weather is yet cool. If it should be re-
garded to-day as q settled conclusion that
there is to be an extra session that will be
good reason for dispensing with all hurry
and thereby avoiding the jobs which are
SO apt to be smuggled in and slip through
amid the tumult and distraction OF the clos
ing days Of short session.
Year: 1879

Subsidy.


The House of Representatives did one
thing yesterday which rebounds greatly to
its credit 1t rejected the Senate amend
ment to the Post Office Appropriation bill
granting subsidy to John Roach's line OF
Brazilian steamships by vote OF 80 yeas
to 157 nays. This is a magnificent tri-
umphant vindication of the character OF the
House for honesty and economy, and for
sound judgment as well. This vote goes
far toward atoning for the errors of this
House on the silver question and other ques-
tions connected with the currency. 1t is but
justice to say of the present democratic
House that, in spite OF its theoretical errors
on questions of finance, it has been remark
ably free from completely with corrupt jobs,
and that it has been sincere, consistent, and
successful in maintaining sound principles
of economy. The House has reason to be
proud of its record on this great head OF
legislative duty.


All the tears lie in an onion that will be
shed over the humiliating disappointment
which has overtaken John Roach and his
lobby. All the money they have expended,
all the intrigues and man@uvres they
have been so industriously prosecuting,
have gone for naught Next to John
Roach himself the person who has
the greatest reason to be mortified,
at this decisive defeat is Senator Blaine,
who made himself the great national cham
pion of this subsidy and OF the order OF
ideas on which it was defended. We
warned him that he was falling into mis-
take, but the warning was not needed. His
vivacity and facility so greatly outrun his
caution and foresight that he is perpetually
doing things in haste to be repented of at
leisure. He does too many things which
evince his inability to anticipate the
sober second thought and deliberate
judgment of the public mind. All his
most striking efforts since he has
been Senator have betrayed this lack
of forecast. He made n vehement speech
against the Halifax award, but the award
was paid with the general appreciation of
the country. He took the strongest ground
against the Chinese, and his views are
almost unanimously repudiated in his own
section of the Republic. He was the vigor-
Gus advocate of the Brazilian subsidy, and
we behold the result. Slower, more taci-
turn and less brilliant men have better
chances for intrenching themselves in the
solid confidence of the public. Mr.. Blaine
has yet to learn the meaning and value Of
"a wise and masterly inactivity"