smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1871

A CURIOUS CUsToM-It was the custom
in Babylon 500 years before the Chris
tian era to have annually an auction of
the unmarried ladies. In every year,
on a certain day, each district assem-
bled all it's virgins of manageable age.
The most beautiful were put up first,
and the man who paid the highest price
gained possession of her. The second in
personal charms followed her, and so on,
so that the bidders might crafty them
selves with handsome wives according
to their purses. There may yet remain
IN Babylon some for whom no money
was offered, but the provident Babylon
ians managed that. When all the
comely ones are sold the crier orders the
most deformed one to stand up, and
after demanding who will marry her for
a small sum she is adjudged to him who
is satisfied with the least; and in this
manner the money raised from the sale
of the handsome serves as a portion to
those who are either of disagreeble
looks or that have any other imperfec-
ton.
Year: 1871

BUHsA-As NERCoTIC.-A narcotic
used by the inhabitants of Central Asia,
known as Buhsa, is prepared by the
Kirghises by rubbing millet to pulp
with water, and after diluting this with
still more water, and occasionally with
mares milk, the mixture is poured into
a large stone jar, tightly corked and
buried in the soil. 1t is left for ten
days, and after being taken up, the fluid
is transferred to glass bottles, which,
after being corked, are left standing,
few days, when they are ready for sale.
A large amount of carbonic acid is
formed in those bottles, which escapes
when they are uncorked. The taste is
tart and spirituous, and is offensive be-
fore one is accustomed to it. owing to
the presence of fusil oils. This drink is
very popular, but rather intoxicating,
and it's use has been forbidden by the
Russian military authorities.
Year: 1871

A STEAMSHIP LINE between New Or
leans, Havana, Vera Cruz, and several
ports on the Mexican coast, is about to
be established at New Orleans, the foun-
ders of the company have resolved not
to depend on Congress for a subsidy,
but to rely on the large and increasing
trade of the ports of the United States
on the Gulf of Mexico, and on obtaining
a favorable market for the produce of
the Mississippi Valley. This project, it
is asserted, can hardly fail to yield large
profits, and is an instance of how much
better such matters can be conducted
without aid from the Government.
Year: 1871

ADVENTURES OF A PARIS BALLooN.-A
balloon which left Paris recently with
two passengers and a great bulk of cor
respondence, was seen the same day to
pass over Brussels. The persons in
charge had been told by the chief of
the Aeronautical Department in Paris
that with the force of wind then blow
ing their progress would be about five
leagues per hour. Two hours after their
departure they were over Brussels, but,
relying upon the information they re-
ceived, they believed they were not
more than ten leagues from Paris, and
therefore feared to descend, lest they
should fall into the hands Of the Ger
mans. They continued their course,
but in less than an hour they came
within sight of the sea. The balloon
was then 1900 metres from the earth,
but the travellers, perceiving the peril
Gus nature of their position, imme-
diately cut open the silk in various
places. The descent was made with
fearful velocity, and when the car dashed
upon the earth the two travellers were
thrown out, but although they tainted,
they were not seriously hurt. One
packet of dispatches was also thrown
out, but the balloon, with the remain
der, after being relieved from their
weight, Immediately rose. 1t was ulti-
mately seen to fall into the sea.
Year: 1871

AN old farmer was out one fine day
looking over his broad acres, with an
axe on his shoulder and small dog at
his heels. They espied a woodchuck.
The dog gave chase and drove him into
a stone wall, where action Immediately
commenced. The dog would draw the
woodchuck partly out from the wall,
and the woodchuck would take the dog
back. The old gentleman's sympathy
getting high on the side Of the dog, he
thought he must help him. So putting
himself in position with axe above the
dog, waited for the extraction of the
woodchuck, when he would cut him
down. So an opportunity offered and
the old man struck, but the woodchuck
gathered up at the same time, took the
dog in far enough to receive the blow,
and the dog was killed on the spot.
For years after, the old gentle
man, in relating the story, would al
ways add: "And that dog don't know
to this day but what the woodehuck
killed him."
Year: 1871

The greatest novelty Of the season i to be the


Queen OF May on skates, and floral entertainment,
to be given at Assembly Hall next Friday night
at clock. Prices Of admission same rs ut any
other skating assembly. i.sfls g.
Year: 1871

The size of these creatures may be
imagined from the ia It that the fiippers
and feet are one, in crawling over the
sand, leave track of two irregular
grooves, three or four feet apart, as
though great wagon with cog wheels
had been driven over the ground. 1t
is an easy matter to find turtles nest
by his track. She comes oUtt of the sea
and travels far upon the beach to lay
her eggs in the sand, digging hole a
foot and half or two feet deep for the
nest. Prof. Hart, who was In Brazil
with Prof. Agassiz, says that he saw
turtle deposit one hundred and l0rty-
three eggs in one of these nests. The
eggs are all laid at one sitting, then COW
cred up closely with the sand and left
to hatch. The eggs are rather larger
than hens eggs, round and covered
with a tough white skin. The Brazili-
ans eat the eggs, and also the flesh of
the turtle. The creature is captured in
a curious way. Two persons go behind
it, and taking hold of the shell, turn the
animal on its back, in which position it
is at the mercy of its captors, as it is
impossible for it to turn over on its feet
again. The hunters are obliged to creep
up behind it cautiously, for as soon as
it is alarmed, it thrusts its fore paddles
into the sand and throws it behind, so
thatif the pursurers do not quickly
close their eyes they are likely to be
blinded.
Year: 1871

One of the saddest scenes at Chica o
was that of woman kneeling in the
streets with crucifix held up before
her and her dress burning while she
prayed. While in this attitude Il run
way truck dashed her to the ground.
Year: 1871

a condensed PHILOSOPHY of farnsiug''
your land before it is hungry.
rest it before it is weary, and weed it
before it is foul.


MILDEw.-To remove mildew from
clothing, take handful of salt, half a
eupful Of soft soap, rub on the cloth and
expose to the sun. 1t will come out
with one or two bleachings.


To CLEAN PAINr.-To clean nsint
with ut soap, use Powdered French
chalk and hot water. 1t adds to the
whiteness of the paint without iniurino.
1t. When soap is used, add little SAL
aratus to the suds, wash with flannel
cloth, then rinse and wipe with linen
cloth. F. 7


GRAHAM BREAD.-Stir a sponge of
tine flour at night, using a teacupfnI of
warm water for sponge. In the morn
ing take q pint or more, wettinr, paIt
milk; to this add half or tvo-thSrls
teacupful molaSses into which is beaten
toa foam a half teaspoonful of soda
Into this stir the sponge and graham
flour enough to make as stiff as into
tins, and set in a warm place to rise for
the oven. Let it get pretty light. if ID
takes two hours, which il often does.
This makes two losves. We like it
well baked-an hour or more.


How TO Pre- ERvE EGRAPEs.-Ase sea-
sonaoie suggestion in regard to preserv-
grapes through the winter, Is made in
one OF the agricultural journals, which
says that they can be kept perfectly
plump, sweet and fresh, UNDERGROUND.
They should be gathered as late in the
fall as possible, ON clear day, and
placed in box eight inches deep, and
a layer of. the grape leaves IRON the
vines at the bottom, then a layer OF
fruit, then leaves again, until the box
is full: Let the lid be nailed tight, and
bury deep enough to escape the frost.
and in the spring they win be as fresh
us when first picked.
Year: 1871

We devote much space to,day to
Machinenen, who lay before our readers
theiri respective claims. Readers will
judge for themselves of the merits, and
then buy whichever machine they like
The excitement grows out of the trial of
Mowers had on James Spenslcy's mead
ow last Saturday, for the premium for 1870
to be awarded by the s. W. Wis. Indus>
trial Association. Perhaps this trial was
attended by as many people as any ever
had in the county, and of course compe-
tition was lively, and dissatisfaction prev
aent The chief complaint we hear is
because the premium for 1871 is not to
be awarded until the time Of holding the
fair, in September. On this point we
disagree with some of our friends, and
only on this point shall we express an
opinion concerning the disputes growing
out of the trial. 1t seems to US a mis-
take not to have awarded the premium
for 1870, at the time of the fair last fall,
and this mistake has undoubtedly led
the Association into making the mistake
of having a trial now for 1871, and not
awarding premium until September. OF
course the committee could not do any
thing different under their instructions,
they had no discretion. The executive
committee ordering the trial is the only
responsible party, and if, as some think
it was a mistake, they should be held
blameless as they certainly did what in
their udgement was best
Year: 1871

across this paragraph are to understand there
by that II is sent with hope that they may
become subscribers, All being thus served
who will send us l.25 by or before the LIST of
November will be credited with one years sub
scription. No one need fear being charged sub
scription for papers thus sent them unless VIC
are ordered to continue. All papers sent
without orders are free
Year: 1871

WITH next weeks Tribune we
shall issue in supplement form, a history Of
Of the Iowa county Bonds, by Moses N
Strong. tits a comprehensive paper, and
will reward a careful perusal by every
citizen Of Iowa County
Year: 1871

GRANTS POLICY.-In commenting on the dispatch assigning Crook to Arizona, The San Diego Union implies that 1t means that President Grant has abandoned his policy of fighting the Indians with Quaker guns. This in- ference does not necessarily follow. Show us one word of official record to the effect that Stoneman had anything put in his way of fighting the Apaches to the utmost, were he so disposed? :? The only impediments ill his way were entirely self-imposed. Grant S peace policy is not rightly construed. The eastern people are incapable of understanding 1t through ignorance, and the people of the long-sufering west are too enraged and injured every way to do justice to the President. But the subjecS Is such complicated one that 1t requires more space to set forth than these columns will admit During the late war, the people said ''let's fight it through" and then talk about it. We never heard any one charge Grant with any disposition to shirk or quibble about that fight. Now, give him full hearing on this. He said of the old army of the Poto- mac that it failed because 1t had never been allowed to fight its battles through" He allowed 1t to do so, however, and the people we'll know the result Let him be permitted to fight the Indian question through, and several others, and perhaps it may "suit Crooks" as we'll.
Year: 1871

There is considerable excitement among the peo
pie Of Paterson on the subject Of fire; 30 much So
indeed, that the matter was made the subject Of
considerable legislation at the meeting or the Board
or Aldermen on Monday night A fire limit was
no frame buildings can hereafter be erected; I;
another hook and ladder apparatus was
ordered to be purchased, company organ
ized, ana 1000 feet OF additional hose were ordered
committee was authorized 70 inquire iuto the ex-
pediency OF purchasing two or more additional
steamers, and the Fire Committee was directed TO
ascertain the plans and cost Of IRE tower and
alarm bell These things, TO he sure, are far behind
the age IN city the size Of PaterRo but they would
probably not have como up for o long time yet but
for the late disastrous nres IN that ctu
Year: 1871

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-


SIR-Ought persons just recovering from small.
pox be permitted to ride in the street carss think
not, although 1t may be hardship to those unfortu.
nate persons. ask this question, because to- day
had occasion to travel on Seventh avenue car and
woman, just recovering from smallpox stepped
aboard q little above Canal street. Ol course there
was q regular skeddadle for the platform when she
entered the car To permit such persons TO ride in
The TO invite the spread OF the disease through
the city. Yours, very truly nj
Year: 1871




A gentleman advertised for boy to assist
him in his Office, and nearly fifty applicants
presented themselves to him. Out of the
whole number he in short time selected one
and dismissed the rest.


81 should like to know said friend,
on what ground you selected that boy who
had not single recommendation.


You are mistaken, said the gentleman,
she had great many. He wiped his feet
when be came in, and closed the door after
him, showing that he was careful. He gave
up his seat instantly to that lame old man,
showing he was kind and thoughtful. He
took of his cap when he came in, and an
swered my questions promptly and respect
fully, showing be was polite aud gentlemanly,
Gle picked up the book which had pur-
posey laid upon the floor, aud replaced il on
the table, while all the rest stepped over it or
showed it aside aud he waited quietly for
his turn, instead Of pushing and crowding,
showing that he was honest and orderly
When / talked with him, noticed that his
clothes were carefully brushed, his hair in
nice order, and when he wrote his name, |
noticed that his finger nails were clean, in
stead of being tipped with jet like that hand
some little fellows in the blue jacket. Don't
you call those things letters Of recommenda'
Year: 1871

4 woman who does all her own work, who
has very little means at her command, and
who besides, is the mother of several small
children, none of whom are able to help her,
or wait on themselves, but on the contrary,
require constant attention, often has weary
moments of utter encouragement Her
thoughts run somewhat 10 this way " | am
completely tired out, yet my work is not half
done. meant to have accomplished so much
to-day but | had bad kindling, and the fire
has been poor in consequence then the baby
has been cross, and the other children noisy
and boisterous, and having them indoors all
the time this cold weather is so tiresome to
them and to me. Then there are little stock
ings to be knitted, and shirts for husband to
be made--dear me, do not see where | am
going to find the time to do them But that
is not the worst of it. My darling children
are so neglected; | can't possibly spare the
time to train them Alright and when see
other peoples children so quiet and orderly,
and so neat and well dressed, il makes me feel
bad. am afraid my children will turn out
miserably. 1t is seldom can stop to correct
them as | should and it is only on Sunday
afternoon that ] ever can gather them around
me to talk to them, tell them story, or APP
pear like a real, true mother to them" Dear
mother, be not discouraged That little Sun
day afternoon talk, the distress which you
display in your countenance whenever your
child utters an evil word, or acts unkindly
and the prayerful desire on your part to dc
them good, will have its reward. Those little
quiet, peaceful talks will be as grains Of mus
tard.sced sown in good ground, which, al
though the seed is so small that il seems in.
visible to the human sight, shall spring uT
vigorous, strong and irresistible. If you dc
the best you can, depend upon it you shall
be rewarded


Again | say, be not discouraged. Those
children who are brought up in refinement
and luxury, who have servants to wait upon
them, and have every want and whim graft
fed, are not always the children who make
the strongest and noblest men and women
Those little ones, who are partially neglected
through an actual want Of time on the part
Of their parents, aud who have to rough it a
little are apt, in time, to fight manfplly the
battle Of life. Not that | would advocate
bringing up child to trough it," where cir
cumstances make different course possible.
But do say there IL comfort and hope for
the weary, distressed and discouraged mother
who does all she can, and more than her
strength really warrants her in doing, for her
Children Hearth and Home.
Year: 1871

the cottage for some beer What long time
the woman kept me, to be sure. thought IT
would never come. But very soon after, Mr..
D. drove up in gig, and he brought me
to the gate.'


And so this account Of your adventures
being brought to a close" his father says
we discover there were no adventures 10
tell"


" No. papa, nothing happcnod--.nothiug
particular, | mean"


Nothing particular II they could have
known, they would have thought lightly in
comparison Of the danger Of the jib-boom's
end and the main.top.mast.cross. But
they did not know, any more than we, Of the
dangers that hourly beset us. Scme few dan.
gers we are aware Of, and we do what we can
to provide against them but for the greater
portion our eyes are blinded that we can not
see. We walk securely under his guidance,
without whom not sparrow falleth TO the
ground and when we have had escapes that
the angels have wondered at, we come home
and say perhaps, that nothing has happened
at least nothing particular. II is not well
that our minds should be much exercised about
these hidden dangers since they are SO many,
and so great that no human art or foresight
can prevent them. But it is very well that
we should reflect constantly on that loving
Providence which watches every footstep of
track, always balancing between time and
eternity; and that such reflections should
make us both happy and afraid-ufraid Of
trusting our souls too much to an earthly
guide or earthly security happy from the
knowledge that there is one with whom we
may trust them wholly, and with whom the
very hairs Of our head are all numbered
Without such trust, how can we rest or be
at peace but with it we may say with the
Paslmist, will both lay me down in peace,
and sleep, for thou, Lord, only makest me to
dwell in safety :"
Year: 1871

There are some Christians who seem to for
get that they ever loved the Saviour but
there are others in whom that love deepeus
and becomes more feryent as each year passes
over their heads Ii any Of you are at fault
in this, do not give sleep to your eye-lids to-
night till you have renewed your espousa


love, Perhaps to-day you are not quite cold
to him. Do not tiatter yourself on that ac-
count for he has said, | would thou vert
cold or hot. 1t is just lukewarmness that
be loathes most Of all, and he has threatened
to spue the lukewarm out of his mouth, Oh,
to be always full Of love to him You will
never get any hurt by working for him then !
your work will do you good. The sweat of
labor will even make your face the fairer.
The more you do for souls, the purer, and
the holer, and the more Christlike will you
be- if you do it with him. Keep up the habit
of sitting at his feet like Mary, as well as
serving him with Martha. You can keep
the two together; they will balance each
other, and you shall not be barren or unfruit-
ful, neither shall you fall into the backness
which the sun is apt to breed. Oh, for more
nearness to Christ, more love for Christ, and
closer communion with him Did you no.


tce what the spouse said "Tell me, U
thou whom my soul oveth, where thou feed.
est ?" | suppose her object was to 60 and
feed with him. Look to the feeding o.
your soul, Christian When man says
" | have a hard days work to do, | shal
have no time to eat" you know full well that
he is losing time where he thinks he gains it


for if he does not keep himself in good repair
he will sicken by-and-by and in the lonl
run he will do less than if he gave himse


due pause. So is it with your soul Yol
cannot give out vital energy which yol
have not got in you healthy and vigorous


and if you have not got power from God il
your own soul, power cannot come out of you
for it is not there-Rer. c, II. SPurgeon.
Year: 1871

If person swallows a poison, instead ol
breaking out into multitudinous and iuco.
herent exclamations, dispatch some one for a
doctor. Meanwhile run to the kitchen, get
half glass of water in anything that is
handy put into it teaspoonful Of salt and
as much ground mustard stir il an instant,
catch a firm hold of the persons nose, the
mouth will soon Ay open, then down with the
mixture, and in second or two up will come
the poison. This will answer in larger
number of cases than any other, If by this
time the physician has not arrived, make the
patient swallow the white of an egg followed
by cup Of strong coffee, because these null
lify larger number Of poisons than any
other accessible artiele,l as antidotes for any
poison remaining in the stomach.
Year: 1871

0J- You who are tender-hearted, and who
want to be true, and are trying to be, learn
these two things from our text never to be
discouraged because good things get on so
slowly here and never to fail to do daily
that good which lies next to your hand. Do
not be in hurry, but be diligent Enter
into the sublime patience of the Lord BE
charitable in view of it, Be earnest in the
faith of it. God can afford to await why
cannot we-since we have Him to fall back
upon Let patience have her perfect work,
and bring forth her celestial fruits. Trust
God to weave iu your little thread into the
great web, though the pattern shows it not
yet When Gods people are able and will
ling thus to labor and wait, remembering that
one day is with the Lord as thousand years,
and thousand years as one day, the grand
harvest of the ages shall come TO its reap
ing, and the day shall broaden itself to a
thousand years, and the thousand years shall
show themselves as perfect and finished
day Geo Mcdonald.
Year: 1871

Il never love those salamanders that are
never well but when they are in the fire Of
contentious. | would rather suffer thousand
wrongs than offer one. have always found
that to strive with superior is injurious
with an equal, doubtful with an inferior,
sordid and base with any, full of unqaet.
ness.--B Bishop Hall.