smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1876

The Niagara Falls Gazette of this week
gives the particulars of a curious case of
poisoning which occurred in that city a
few days ago. The wife of prominent
merchant was suddenly taken i'll short
time after SUPPER and her symptoms
growing more and more serious, DIR. Rice
was summoned. He Immediately detected
symptoms of poisoning, and upon ques-
tioning into the character of the food the
lady had eaten for supper learned that none
of the family had been able to drink the tea
that had been served that evening, on ac-
count of a peculiar taste which rendered it
nauseous and unpleasant. The singular
flavor was first noticed by a daughter of the
lady referred to, but not until her mother
had drank half cup of the concoction.
The doctor Immediately made an investi-
cation into the contents of the tea-kettle,
and found that a good-sized cigar stub had
been boiled with the water that had subse-
quently been used in making the tea for use
at supper. Upon making this discovery
the dangerous condition of the lady became
apparent, and most strenuous efforts were
made to save her life. For some time it
was feared that the poison would battle ev-
cry effort of medical skill, but a strong
constitution finally triumphed, and at
length the lady, who had sufferered terri
bly,, was declared out of danger. The
cigar stub which caused all the trouble had
been carelessly deposited on the hot water
tank of the stove by the husband of the
lady, and had subsequently been accident
ally knocked in the tea-kettle without at
tracing any notice.
Year: 1876

George Snowdon, who was one of par
ty of five that startedaway from here about
two months ago for the Black Hills coun
try, returned yesterday, well satisfied that
the gold regions are most too warm eli
mate even for one who has spent some OF
his life in the sunny South.


Besides this, his reports as to the gold
prospects is not in keeping with the glow
ing accounts received from Cheyenne.


He says if there is any gold there it is in
very small quantities, and not sufficient to
tempt him towards starvation and the risk
Of being killed by bloody redskins. Flour
is very scarce, and bread is twenty-five
cents loaf, and starvation loaves at that,
as the principal loafing that is done is not
done at the bakery.


One man, he says, at Custer City, who
owned a lot with two houses on it, ceuldn't
sell the real estate for $12.


It is estimated that there were not in all
more than two hundred men in the place,
the most of the inhabitants having gone
either to the Big Horn country or returned
home.


He saw great many hungry days and SO
did all the rest. Many who have not the
means to get out of the Hills are waiting at
Custer for the first chance that presents it.
self to go out with returning trains the best
way they can. It was no uncommon sight
to see a disgusted miner ask in the most
pitiful manner for some way to get out
with those who were returning.


This side of the Cheyenne river he was
attacked suddenly by Indians, and one Of
his horses killed instantly. Nearly every
thing they had was left in the retreat. He
thinks if the whole train had remained they
could have resisted the attack successfully,
but he being in the rear of the whole train
the remainder of the party went ON and
left him to get away the best way he could.
The men who talked the loudest of. their
prowess as Indian-fghters, were the first to
cut sticks and run. One man, who had a
Spencer rifle and was armed to the teeth
made the best time in getting a long dis
tance between him and danger. Another
man had to relinquish his coat to the heath
en-, and all were more or less demoralized
when they got away. Mr.. Snowdon says
he wouldn't give five cents for his life be-
yond Red Caion.-Laranass Sentinel.
Year: 1876

It may interest our readers to know how
meats are kept for the English market dur
ing voyage across the Atlantic. The
principle is extremely simple, and it involves
no chemical process or applica ton of any
kind. To keep fresh meat sound and sweet
during the ten or twelve days needed to
cross the ocean it is necessary merely to
keep it dry and cool, without freezing it..
This was the entire problem before the ia
ventor, and he has solved it by purely me-
chanicsl means. The meat being in one
part of the refrigerator and the ice in an
other, fan, worked day and night by a
small engine, keeps constant stream of
all passing over the meat and the ice al
ternately. This is the whole process, and
there is no secret back of it. OF course, the
air from the ice keeps the meat cool, but
not SO low as the freezing point. If, in
passing through the meat chamber, the air
takes up the slightest moisture, this is nee
essarially condensed into water as soon as
it reaches the ice again, and it flows away
in runaways at the bottom of the ice cham
her - .-
Year: 1876

1t is very exciting, says Hilo letter, but
the sea was not very rough. The surf.
board is rough plank, shaped like coffin
lid, about two feet broad and from six to
nine feet long. The men, dressed only in
malos, carried their boards under their
arms, waded out from the rocks on which
surf was breaking, and, pushing thei,
boards before them, swan out to the first
line of breakers, and then, diving down,
were seen no more till they appeared as a
number of black heads bobbing about like
corks in the water. What they seek is a
very high roller, on the top Of which they
leap from behind, lying face downwar1s on
their boards. AS the waves speed on ana
the bottom strikes the ground the top
breaks in huge comber. The swimmers
appeared posing themselves ON it's highest
edge by dexterous movements Of their
hands and feet, keeping just at the top of
the curl, but always apparently coming
down hill with q slanting motion. So they
rode in majestieally, always just ahead of
the breaker, carried shoreward by its
mighty impulse at the rate Of forty miles
an hour, yet seeming to have a volition of
their own, as the more daring riders knelt
or even stood on their surf-boards, waving
their arms and uttering exultant cries.
They were always apparently on the verge
of engulfment by the fierce breaker whose
towering white crest was ever above and
just behind them; but just as one expected
to see them dashed to pieces, they either
waded quietly ashore, or sliding OFF their
boards, dived under the surf, taking ad-
vantage of the under tow, and were next
seen far out at sea, preparing for fresh ex-
ploits. The great art seems to be to mount
the roller precisely at the right time, and
to keep exactly on its crest just before it
breaks. fe#
Year: 1876

Experiments as to the penetrating power
of eolored light shows that the blues are
visible half league off, and should not be
used as lighthouse signals. White, red
and green lights can be seen the farthest.
The green looks like white light at dis
tance, and should never be used only in
contrast.
Year: 1876

the necessary weakening Of his force before he had
determined the position ard condition OF Crooks col
umn, grievous error which exposed the columns
to be beaten in detail BY the Napsleonic tactics and
strategy Of Sitting Bull Readers Of the HERALD who
aware OF the serious check TO Crooks column.
could scarcely fall TO see the danger by Terry
when he divided his army INTO three parts
and separated them by impossible ravnes,
mountain ridges and swollen rivers The slaughter OF
Custer's force rendered inevitable by the
in which was handled, unsupported by any adequate
body of troops The great danger that threatens
the expeditions Is that Sitting Bull, flushed with this
immense victory Custsr, may suddenly assault
Crook and overwhem him by sheer weight Of num-
bers There wide space Of ground occupied by the
between Crook aud Terry. and there Is consid-
cradle danger hat neither will Il 10 unto
their forces Such the history Of the Indian TO
the present time.
Year: 1876

Mover since the time Of the rebellion has there been
such a warlike sentiment abroad among the people a.
that which yesterday found expression all sides
garding the bloody battle Of the Little Horn River.
The result of the fight to the troops
under the command Of General Custer seemed be
garded on all sides insult TO the people, and
another argums in support OF the charges OF puerlty
brought forward against the administration In the
treatment Of the whole Indian problem. The denun
Citations expressed all sides against the policy which
allowed life and liberty savages more amenabe
TO our civzao on the buiaoes OF the plains
loud and earnest Arguments in the shape of this
latest outrage have been furnished in plenty to the
govern mcnt aIl pointing to the utter futilty Of any
but arbitrary measures with the redskins. The das
tardy Of General Candy and his cocouncillors
At the peace in the Lava Beds q crime which
in no other country the world would have been toll
Grated or allowed to go unpunished. Arguments in
this key heard from all sources yesterday, and
the day wore and the confirmation OF tho news
obtained the sentiment OF revenge grew stronger and
more pronounced.


Among all classes, with whom Custer was An i'm =
men.e favoritc OF his dash and vim, much
regret expressed, and the Indian policy Of Gen
sral Phil Sheridan tavorably spoken Of


To the large community OF readers whom the Gen.
eral addressed through his sprghtly magazine articles
the news OF the Little Horn disaster must havo been


great shock for 1t is only short time since one Of
his thrilling articles appeared in print To hundreds
who knew nothing OF his military record General
Custer was n brilliant cavslryman, who delighted to
scout the broad prairie search Of Wild adventure
To these well those familiar with his remark
able record personally acquainted with him, thu
news was depressing The magnetism Of the man dis
covered tor him a warm sympathy among the people,
SO his cruel end thousands recognized personal
loss as well national disaster Persons whose mind.
Inclined them 20 beyond the fact OF great
loss were eloquent in denuncaton of the adm nstra
ton seemed to be the opinion oisome that the
Custer into the aght relying on the arrival OF
aid that had been promised him. In supporting the
were against supposition that he would have pted
himself with such small force. against such large
body of Indians without counting on aid


A gentleman who served with General Custer during
possibility that Custer had not calculated meeting
so large force, and that he hoped by vigorous move
me mt to surprise and defeat the enemy But the de-
tails OF the light meagre that proper esti-
mate of the dead warriors conduct could be arrived
at aud consequently all the opinions expressed were
but vague theories.


ON one position all SCENE agreed--to wit, that the
policy Of the government should be made of deadly
treseherous Indians OF the plains
Year: 1876

foycaments within reasonable supporting distance
and the inference Is that the engagement which
sultsd In the l


Al = .at..s MASSACRE OF CUSTER


and his command must have been hsrcely fought and
verysudoeny decided by overwhelming force OF In
dams The Indians full a. wei armed the SOL
dscrs and, oatnumbering them they do it is to be
ieared they will take the offensive and take
Dfthe detached commands before aid reach them.
Year: 1876

T1LToN's LEcTUaE.-Theodore's lecture
will no doubt draw crowded house in
Richmond. There are many people who
will be glad even to see him, and OF course
everybody who, has any curiosity wants to
hear him sneak
Year: 1876

The Sultan is amusing himself; he is
taking advantage of the armistice to
give himself over to debauchery of an
oriental character. On Sunday last, a
night entertainement took place in the
harem, the description OF which, sup
piled to US by a Turkish lady, reads like
u chapter from the arabian Nights.''
We have a detailed account of what
took place on the occasion referred to,
and if we are to take the statement of
the Turkish lady to be correct, it was an
exhibition which was little in keeping
arch. The lady in question says on Sun
day morning the rumor was circulated
:hat Mourad was dead. 1t was soon
discovered to be false. Abdul Hamid
had taken walk in the forenoon with
his brother, and it was observed that his
health had greatly improved. In the
evening the good news reached the pal
ace. and great barem .fete was or
ganized. The $500 wives of the Sultan
took part in the solemnity. Four or
chestras, each composed Of 800 musi.
clans. sang eastern songs, partly classical
and partly vulgar. The women all wore
uniform tunic, corresponding with the
colors of the division to which she be-
longed. Five hundred young females,
from twelve to twenty years of age.
then performed on trapezes suspend
ed in the palace, initiating the feats of
Leotard. and for some time the Sultan


watched the entertainment with obvious
pleasure. He then gave the signal for
the dancing to commence, and in the
scenes OF extravagant riot which follow
ed 1000 women, half of them in male
attire took part. Figures of the most
Objectionable character were INDUCED in


before the Sultan, who did not leave the


banqueting-hall before early morning.
Year: 1876

A painful sight was presented last
evening at the Union depot, one once
seen can never be forgotten. 1t was a
child, evidently about five or six years
of age which besides being blind deaf and
dumb, and an idiot. was afflicted with
another terrible infirmity. This was
habit of putting out its eyes and cheeks
and darting out its tongue, at the same
time Kissing like a snake. 1t was a
shocking sight to see that pale faced
child, sightless, dumb. and uttering such
horrible noises while its father stood by
masticating food for it, and its mother a
pale, homely clad country woman, held
down its hands. When it puffed out it's
eyes and cheeks it was hideous to be-
hold. The parents of this terribly atfiict-
ed child were on their way to Kentucky
from Northern Texas. The monstrosity
was the result of fright caused by put
fing adder. The mother has three heal
thy, good looking children, none of
| whom were the least deformed-K. c..
Times
Year: 1876

The express train was bowling along
at the rate of forty miles an hour on the
Toledo, Wabash and Western railroad
near Huntingdon. Indiana, the other day,
when the whistle sounded the air brakes
crcaked, and the cars were set back with
shock. The passengers ran forward
to learn the news. The grimy fireman
lay on the ground with broken arm
and bruised face. and in the grass
near him was u little girl about three
years old, with torn dress. She had
been running along the track. and the
brave fireman in leaplng forward tc
save her was thrown aside and badly
injured. The child was terribly fright
ened but uninjured,
Year: 1876

The fair is over and the fat hog is wal
lowing in the mud again. the same as
though he hadn't week ago been the
center of an admiring crowd, and had
his back scratched with some of the
highest priced parasols there are in the
village.
Year: 1876

Remarkable movements are going on
in the inner ring of Saturn; great chan
ges in density. accompanied by appa-
rent extensions and contractions in its
width. This is supposed to result from
continual collisions of the small satellites
forming the ring, indicating that the
planet is still in an incomplete state,
and giving a clew to the true process Of
planetary development.
Year: 1876

On floor in Danbury home lies
little pile of sewing. Five months ago
the head of the house wanted chair.
and seeing but one handy he dumped to
the floor the sewing which lay on it.
His wife asked him to PICK it up. He
said he wouldn't do it. She told him
that as he threw it there it could remain
until he got ready to pick it up. She
would never touch it. And there it re-,
MAINS 4 memorial to individual spirit
and united folly.-lDanbury News,
Year: 1876

The census-takers of the Young Mems
Christian Association, of Jersey City,
report that there are thirty five saloons
to each church in that city" Why Il
church should have so many saloons is
something we can't understand
Year: 1876

Elderly men hold on to public positions
in England with tenacity not equalled
in this country where men come into
prominence sooner and go out of sight
with equal rapidly. Gladstone is now 66,
and is as vigorously ct work with his
studies and essays as he was twenty years
ago. Disraeli is in his seyentieth year,
and yet shows all the alertness and stami
ma Of budding manhood. English modes
Of life are SO different from ours. The
careful attention paid TO oat Of door exer
clse, and the healthy holding back children
to their sports and simple food until they
are matured in body and brain, has some
thing to do with this vigor shown in the
autumn Of life. The precoclous child.
on like hot house plant, IS sell
dom seen in the leading families of Eng
land.
Year: 1876

The tramps who have marked opt lunch
routes through Indiana ssy that you can,
go ten miles In that State without finding
somebody who has just been left $500. .OOl
by the death of an uncle in Germany, and
that very man Is the one who eats sorghum
molasses on his pancakes instead Of maple
syrup.
Year: 1876

Act No. 11S, of the House, introduced BY
the Hon. Charles Byrne, of this city, abolishes
the Board of Park Commissioners, forbids the
levy of Q park tax, and RENTS all powers and
functions of said Commissioners, and all con.
troll over parks and park funds to the City
Council It is short bill, but it will take
from the weary shoulders of city taxpayers
about $780, 900, imposed by means Of corrupt
influences in spirit of wanton disregard fol-
the rights of the citizens, and the will of her
Council


Whether or not the bill needs modification
is question which can perhaps be best de-
termined by the City Council. The park tax
is not included, under that name, in the Or
dinance by which other city taxes are now
levied, but in the budget there is included an
item of $4,000 described by the single word
"park. This sum is probably needed for
payments to be made on mortgage notes
given by the Park Commissioners to the
vendors Of the "Foucher" lands, which con-
stitute the new City Park.


If the City Council had the authority to





they would be precluded by the mortgage
which the vendors Of the new park hold upon
the old City Park. After the proceeds of the
park tax had been turned over to the Park
Commissioners and by them paid to the
vendors to an amount already in excess of the
real value of the new park, an act was passed
requiring the city to give mortgages on the
old City Park in security for the amount re-
naming unpaid on the new park.


The city is placed in very awkward pre-
Foucher property to the vendors, counting
al that has been paid as total loss, nor IN
financial condition to pay the reminder of
the park debt, relieve the old park from
mortgage and acquire full title to the costly
property for which it has no use. The ven-
dors have strong legal hold upon the city, as
it was intended that they should have, by
those who invented and en- .ineered the City
Park scheme.


If the Legislature can afford any relief it
should be rendered without delay. We regret
that the repeal Of the Park tax and Park
board will not undo the mischief that has al
ready been done or relieve the city from the
contracts into which it has been forced under
the arbitrary dictation Of speculating and
swindling Legislature. Relief by legislation,
joined with persistent litigation, must come
at last, SO far as protection against further
robbery is concerned but restoration of
what has been wrongfully taken from the
people is not to be hoped for.
Year: 1876

An article under this heading in the BULLE-
TIN Of Friday morning, we regret to learn, has
been misconstrued by some of our friends
into an approval of the course Of the Mayor
and as censure of the action Of the Council.


We hasten to say that nothing of the kind
was intended. The purpose of the writer was
only to note the facts in the matter.


Our purpose was to present summary
statement without attempting to discuss any
tax or appropriation, but to show what the
city must pay and the means she has of pays
ing The motive was to show briefly the
pressing necessity Of legislative action for the
relief of the city, as is clear enough from our
concluding sentence, which was as follows:


Such is a condensed statement of the re-
sources and prospective expenditures of the
city government, which constitutes about as
strong an appeal as can be presented for such
immediate legislation by our General Assem-
bly, as will remove part of this crushing and
destructive load.
Year: 1876

It is now evident from the action of the
Committee on Elections and Privileges in the
United States Senate yesterday that the hopes
Of Mr. Eustis for seat in that body are ex-
tinct The finding of the committee that
there existed no vacancy from Louisiana, and
the vote on that question makes it most appa-
rent that Louisiana can not expect, at least
higher house of Congress.


| This action was not entirely unlocked fer.
1t was just such as might have been ex-
| pected from such an intense Radical body.
Notwithstanding the fact that the Sen
ate had delayed their decision in the Louisi-
ana Senatorial case for years, and the legal
election of Mr.. Eustis, they, in keeping with
their past record, seem still determined to
leave US without representation.


Although Mr.. Eustis can not now have
hopes of securing his seat, this does Lot bode
of success to Mr.. Pinchbacks aspirations
The report current for some days past, that
the dusky African would be seated on prinaa
facie case. only to be unseated in order to
give the Governor the opportunity of ap-
pointing Senator, will hardly stand the test
of even casual scrutiny.


That body Republican though be,
should SO far forget its own dignity as to
pander to the petty ambition Of a local exc
cutive, is not probable. They desire only the
success Of their party, and this could not be
in any manner augmented by the seating and
unseating of Pinchback.


No evidence is required to convince any
reasonable mind that the Senate is and has
been determined to preserve q Republican
majority, and the blank vote of Louisiana at
this juncture will be more effectual in attain
ing that end, than the seating of a man whose
past career has been stained by course OF
conduct revolving to even Republican tastes
We can not and do not believe that Pinch
back will secure his seat, and what he still
more desires, the emoluments pertaining
fherafo
Year: 1876

163 CANAL STREET January, 1s16.
We respectfully call yeur attention to our Annual
Clearance Sale of all WINTER GOODS which we
offer at ENORMOUSLY REDUCED PRICES.
All Winter Goods must be sold regardless of cost
and desirous to effect a complete clearance by
the LIST of February.


In this connection we beg TO inform you that since
the first of this year WE DO NOT CHARGE
GOODS TO ANY ONE. All goods purchased of u.s.
we require payment in the stere on delivery or
approved bills payable presentation at office To
this rule there is POSITIVELY NO EXCEPTION.
Many Of ord customers whom we have been
in the habit of charging goods to- may find this not
agreeable but after careful consideration have
adopted this system of conducting our bus ness and
feel confident that by this means make it
direct object of saving to all who desirous of
economizing in their purchases for cash. Thanking
you for past favors, we beg to remain,


Respectfully,


NJ. L. BYRNE & co.


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Year: 1876

Chicago Tribune: The ladies in Paris wear
Ulsters, just as the men do here. A fashion
correspondent writes "The listers are in
variably gray, and, instead of a fitness behind
beneath the strap to make them set well, they
are now cut in regular gored Gabrielle fashion,
hanging loose in front, under large wide
belt, and enjoying as many pockets and as
much buttoned roughness as the manifest
Ulster of EN- ALL"