smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1875




BAILEY's MIsTAKE-The Danbury
man wrote from Europe. pathetically
''You have seen pictures of shepherds
with the proverbial crook in their hands.
| didn't t.think party could be a shep-
herd without this crook, any more than
q man could be leader of an orchestra
without pair Of pants. | was glad
that the first man whom / saw tending
sheep carried one Of those crooks. |
didn't know what crook was for, but
always believed it was a badge Of the
occupation, whose origin / could not
fathom, handed down from century to
century since the time when sheep were
invented. Imagine my genuine disgust,
when saw this shepherd use the sacred
crook to secure the straying animals BY
catching hold of their hind legs and
tripping them up. The awful truth
came upon me like a fash. and sai
down heavily. a brOken-hearted man
l had thought it a beautiful emblem
and it proves to be hind leg snatcher
Thus fOated the wind from anOthe
sweet vision Of youth. | must haE
more salary. or / will sink into an ear
ly grave, ] fear. !"
Year: 1875

INFANTS IN HEAvEN.-Beautiful is
an infant whatever way we picture it
to ourselves. Beautiful in the cradle.
Beautiful upon the parents knee. Beau
tiful awake or asleep. Beautiful at play
in the corner Of the room, or under the
shade-tree before the door. Beautiful as
lamb in the Saviour's arms. Beautiful
at the font of baptism. Beautiful be-
meath the coffin lid Yes, beautiful even
there, in the loveliness of death with
hands folded peacefully-with brow like
moulded wax-eyes closed in sleep, per-
chance to dream with lips so grace
fully composed. as if to say, Il murmur
not, and with its entire face radiant
with smile, which is the imprint Of its
dying vision


They crowd around me, now, the 81.
lent, solemn forms of myriads of mourn
ers Ye who have counted the stars of
heaven and the sands of the sea, draw
near and tell the number Of those Ra-
chels in whose eyes shine, deep and
lovely, the "sweet sorrow" for their iu-
fant dead where is the family that is
not divided-part on earth and part in
heaven? ? Where is the parent that does
not visit, with tears, some little mound
under the willow Where is the pa
rent that does not, in some lonely hours
which memory loves. look up to heaven
with folded hands, and exclaim, half in
sorrow, "Can l bring him back again ?
| shall 90 to him. but he shall not re-
turn to me y
Year: 1875

GAME LAWS OF VERMoNT.-UndeI
the game and fish laws of Vermont, it
is unlawful to take woodcocks between
the first day Of March and the first day
Of August; partridges between the first
day of March and the first day of Sep
tember. 1t is unlawful to take the eggs
Of the above mentioned birds at any
time. 1t is unlawful to kill any wild
deer, buck, fawn or elf, except in the
months of September, October, Novem-
Der and December. or to catch any mink,
beaver, fish or otter, between the first
days of April and October, or to kill
any Of the animals mentioned in this
section at any time by poison. The tax
ing Of trout is permitted by law only
between the first days of May and Sep
tember. and during that time only with
hook and line. The taking of wall-eyed
pike and perch between the first day Of
April and the first day of June is pro-
hibited and of black bass between the
first day of June and the first day Of
August. and of white fish and shad be.
tween the first day of October and the
first day of December.
Year: 1875

WATERING PLANTS IN SUMMER.-See-
ing the other day, very intelligent
person sprinkling mot watering, bed
of flowers at 10 o'clock in the morning.
under bright sun, we were moved then.
and now, to say that not only was the
time and labor lost, but in case of deli
cate plants with surface roots, actual In
jury might have been done. The theo-
ry of watering plants is this: The
roots are to be thoroughly wetted with
out leaving any standing water this.
well done. will answer the purpose for
several days where the plants are in the
ground. 1t should be done on cloudy
days or at evening. The mere sprink-
ling Of water on the surface does no
good the water does not get down deep
enough, and besides, in a hot sun, the
evaporation cools the ground 50 as TO
threaten, If not injure the more sensi-
tive plants. What is best. is to mulch
plants with the short grass cut from the
lawn, or dry dust from the street win
answer give 50 much water and such
protection that there shall be no quick
evaporation. So far, this year, we have
had no severe drought for plants having
deep roots, but in this and next month,
we may expect dry weather. 1t is be.
low. and not on the surface, that water
is needed and beneficial Procidence
/ Journal.
Year: 1875

The outrages by tramps-and we fear
they are not all by tramps-have be-
come so frequent and alarming that the
law is Intellectual as a preventive. The
scamps too frequently escape, and when
they do not the laws delay is too great
to infuse any terror among them at the
present time. In quiet way people
are arming themselves to an unprece-
dented extent. and in some localities
women are becoming expert shots. 1t is
a deplorable state of affairs, but self-de-
fence is the first law of nature.-St. Al
bans MeSSen0er.
Year: 1875




WHY SOME PEOPLE ARE PooR.-Cof.
fee, tea, pepper and spices are left to
stand open and lose their strength.
Potatoes in the cellar grow, and the
sprouts are not removed until the pota-
toes become worthless.


Brooms are never hung up and are
soon spoiled.


Nice handled knives are thrown into
hot water. .ta sEaa


Rags, string and paper are thrown in
to the fire.


The -four is sifted in wasteful man
ner, and the bread pan is left with the
dough sticking to it.


Clothes are left on the line to whip
to pieces in the wind.


Tubs and barrels are left in the sun
to dry and fall apart.


Dried fruits are not taken care of in
season and become wormy.


Pork spoils for want of salt and beef
because the brine wants scalding.


Bits of meat, vegetables. bread and
cold puddings are thrown away, when
they might be warmed, steamed and
saved as good as new.
Year: 1875

A BEAUTIFUL PIcTURE.-During his
plea in the Tilton- Beecher case, Judge
Porter drew the following beautiful pic
ture: Husband and wife, you know,
gentlemen, never grow old to each other.
We see upon one whom we all honor and
love turning to Judge Neilson) the
marks Of maturing years and advancing
age. / have not the pleasure of know
ing the lady who has been chosen as the
light Of his dwelling, but know that
she does not see him as | see him she
sees him in the health and flush of young
manhood, with the glory of youth upon
him, and to this hour. his age is that on
which he pressed upon her finger the
marriage ring and he, while be may be
looking upon one whom time has touch
ed with some Of those changes which
time leaves upon the faces Of us all--he
sees her as she came before the clergy
man who solemnlzed their marriage
rites, fresh and beamiDg, glowing with
youth and bright as the morning star"
Year: 1875

parsOn some few years ago,
One morn before be breaches.
Goes 70 his closet and takes down
An ancient pair of breeches.
They have not been worn for many a day;
They with dust and cobwebs filled
While some hornets in their reeesses
Have been inclined TO build
The parson draws the breeehes on;
Puts on his coat and beaver;
Then takes his cane and starts for church,
Thinking his sermon over.
The hymns are sung; the prayer is made;
He starts to read the text,
But stops the people wondering look
To see what's coming next
lie gazes round above the throngi
Raised his hand on high;
But quickly brings it down again
With a slap upon his thigh.
fIe forward steps then back again;
Then says, or rather sereeehes,
"The grace of God is in my heart,
But the devil is in my breeches."
The congregation stare around.
They think the parson crazy
He takes his hot and cane and leaves
At a gait by no lazy.
His pace he keeps, up hill and down,
Until his home he reaches;
lie then, within his chamber locked,
Quickly takes of those breeches.
Year: 1875

motion, and operate them without the
aid Of steam. From there he will fly
over to New York, and after getting
couple Of sandwiches and pocket flask,
will depart for Europe by the air line
route.
Year: 1875




New York State has a population of
about 100000 one eighth of the whole
population of the country. She begins
to realize that she has only two Sena-
tors, the same number as Florida or
Rhode Island, and casts about for some
scheme to secure her share of power in
the Senate. A New York paper sug-
gests that each State shall continue to
have two Senators, and all that have a
population of over three millions shall
have an extra Senator for each addition
al million. For the present only New
York and Pennsylvania would be bene-
6ted by such a plan. AS the vote of
ten States against the measure would
defeat it, it is entirely useless to begin
to agitate it, with any hope Of its sue
cess before the country. Another plan,
which would be more likely to meet with
acceptance would be the division Of the
larger States. The large States have
this advantage, that their Senators car
ry weight of influence in the national
councils in some measure proportioned
to the magnitude of their constituencies,
and sometimes greatly out Of proportion
to their personal worth aud ability.
Year: 1875

HARMONIOUS CoLoR CogTRAsTs.-The
Journal Of Education gives the follow
ing list of harmonious colors, which will
be found very useful in selecting wall
decorations or eolors for any purpose.
Bed With green.


Blue with orange.


Black with warm brown.
Violet with pale green


Violet with light rose.
Deep blue with golden brown.
Chocolate with light blue.
Deep red with gray.


Maroon with warm green.
Deep blue with pink.


Chocolate with pea green.
Maroon With deep blue.
Claret with buff.


Black with warm green.


The summer resorts are flling.up.
Self praise Il unsaV0ry.
Year: 1875

While the thunderstorm of yesterday
afternoon was raging at distance of
apparently a couple of miles from this
place, singular freak of nature took
place in the striking by lightning of the
depot, and the striking and killing sub
sequently of ]. H. Boyer, the postmast-
er and blacksmith of this place. At
about o'clock in the afternoon, at
which time not cloud obscured the
sky overhead or stood between the sun
and the town, terrific fash of light
ming, followed by deafening peal of
thunder, struck the wires of the teAe--
graph Office and set it on fire. The DAM
age done to the telegraph apparatus was
most complete, the wires being tern to
pieces and the different instruments be-
ing almost without exception distorted
and broken and completely wrecked
Immediately after the stroke, John H.
Boyer, who was in his shop at the time,
ran out in the street toward the depot,
where some boys had been playing. He
approached them rapidly and said:
"Why, boys, ] thought some of you had
been struck. was frightened on ac-
count of you" He evidently had it in
his mind that the terrible shock might
have frightened his family, as he start
ed toward his home Immediately. When
within about fifty yards of the house,
from the front window of which his wife
was anxiously watching his approach.
another vivid fash of lightning dazzled
the eyes of all, and ere the thunder had
ceased rolling, the naked body of the
unfortunate nan was seen to be lying
prone upon the ground. A number of
people, among them his wife, rushed to
the spot, and SO horrible was the situa-
ton that it was not until he had been
carried to the house that full appre-
citation was had of the terrible death
which nature had inflicted upon him
An examination of the body, from which
every vestige of clothing, not excluding
even pair of cowhlde boots, had been
instantly torn, showed that the subtle
and fatal fluid had first struck him on



the top of his head, whence, though the
skull was left apparently intact, the hair
had been burned off for the space of the
size of silver dollar Thence the fluid
had run down the side of the face, as
was shown by clearly cut track, to the
shoulder, and thence to the heart, where
1t apparently had spread all over the
body.


The terrible power of the fluid was
shown by the presence in the ground,
on the spot where the unfortunate S
body had been picked up, a hole of
eight feet deep by actual measurement.
The clothing of the deceased was found
to have been shredded and when first
discovered was On fire, while the silver
watch he carried had been driven into
the ground, and when lifted up, it was
found that the works had been fused into
a shapeless metal. The scene at the
house of the deceased, who leaves a wife
and three children to mourn his loss,
was painful beyond power of words to
describe, and those who had been led to
the spot through Gu iosity could not re-
main. The affair has created the pro-
foundest sensation in the town, where
the deceased was both loved and revered
by all who knew him in either public OF
private life.-From the .Siiour Cits
(Ioaoa) Journal of July l6.
Year: 1875

Sensitive bather to bathing attendant
-"Now listen: If l am to be drowned,


or nearly so, want it to be distinctly
understood that | am not to be stood on
my head, or rolled on a barrel, or any
such ridiculous exhibition made of me.
If cant be revived without any of these
performances, prefer to be left alone -
Year: 1875

The prosperity of Louisiana is rap.
idly on the increase. The State has not
for twenty years had such prolific
crop of rice and sugar as this year. For
the first time, too in the history OF
the State, the corn crop will more than
supply the local demand, ana there
will be surplus to sell. The prospects
of New Orleans are steadily brighten
ing. also. The President of the Cotton
Exchange of that city, who has just made
an extensive trip through the North,
saws its trade and business will compare
iayorubly with that of any Northern
cItv ne visited. Taxation has been re-
duced one third, and the State debt has
been considerably diminished.
Year: 1875

This will be memorable day
among the Masons of Los Angeles
county. The memory of st. John is
dear to every man, whether he be a
Mason or an outsider. His virtues
and attainments have commended
him to all ages, all sects and all ma
tionalities. The celebration of his
anniversary to-day should be sacred
with all churches and people who adj
mire morality and love their fellow
man. In this spirit, we trust, MEM
bers and non-members of the Order
will view the ceremonies and join in
the exercises in person or in spirit.
The brethren here have made every
preparation for the proper observance
of the day. An eminent orator has
been invited, appropriate music has
been secured and an imposing process
sion will be made. The celebration
will close with an elegant banquet in
the evening, where the invited guests
will have social reunion which will
long be remembered by the partici-
pants.
Year: 1875

Gay" writing to the Louisville
Courier-,Jounal of how money is made at
the Treasury Department, says: Take
one dollar treasury note and look at it.
There il fine steel engraving of Wash
ington-the man, not the city, in the
middle of the note. In the left hand
corner there is "The Landing OF Colum-
bus" There is fine lace-work for the
denomination, and the note has a lace
work border. Different artisans make
these designs. 1t is not all the work OF
one engraver, for each one has his
speciality. No engraver can make two
plates exactly alike, no more than the
same man can paint two portraits so
alike but what there will be some little
shade or line in one that does not exist
in the other. So, after the engravers
make designs for the notes and the
Secretary has accepted the design, the
plate being of hard metal is subjected to
a cylinder of solid steel, the metal of
which is softer than the plate. The
cylinder is laid on the plate and sub
jected to a pressure of from one to twenty
tons. As the plate is depressed SO are
| figures and characters raised on the
cylinder, which then undergoes a har-
dening process, and the plates for the
notes are taken from the cylinder. From
these all our notes ere printed. BY this
process every note printed is exactly
alike and counterfeits can be easily de-
tected. These plates and cylinders car
be used constantly for three months
when the plates are retouched by skillfu
| vorkmen. who have an apartment es
peeially devoted to their branch Of work
In this room there are many beautiful
specimens of fine steel engravings, TO-
our country took the prize at Vienna fo
such work.
Year: 1875

who will not suffer you to be tempted
above that ye are able; but will with the
temptation also make a way to escape,
that We may be able to bear it," Once
more he turned the leaves and read, He
that overcometh, the same shall be
clothed i'm white raimcnt; and / will not
blot out his name out of the book OF life,
but / will confess his name before my
Father and before His angels" BE
thou faithful unto death, and l will give
thee a crown of life."


John closed the book and said, "Ah,
where could we find such inspiring
words of counsel and comfort? They
put new vigor into me. Never, never as
long as live shall forget this, my first
teetotal birthday, and 1 do pray that
every Christmas we may yet be spared to
see may find us all more precious to each
other than ever. You have made this a
happy Christmas indeed to me, wife and
children, and / shall see how much can
do henceforth to make Christmas and all
time happy to you."


Father" said Arthur, presently,
"there is one text you ought to have
spoken for us just now. l think we've
got it quits deep down into our hearts,
though"


"What is it, ArthurF


"This, father: 'His more blessed to gice
than to receive"


"Ah, that's beautiful text to have in
your hearts and to practice in your lives,
my lad-a text for Christmas and all
times, for you and everybody else, if the
world is to be made bright and happy as
our little world at home here is tonight u
Year: 1875

The trade dollar which has been intro.
duced i'm the coinage of the United
States promises to be of great value to
the country. 1t is handsome coin un-
like the Mexican dollar, 1t is of uniform
size and weight, and the pure silver in
it exceeds in value that in either the cid
American dollar or the Mexican dollar,
and is about the same as that of the Ja-
panese ven. The Chinese have assayed
Il. and finding it really more valuable
than the Mexican dollar, have given it
the preference. In japan, the Oriental
Bank, an important corporation, has Off
cially announced that it will hereafter
be received in the ordinary course of
business at par with the Mexican dollar.
The design Of the trade dollar was not
only to supplant the Mexican dollar, and
thus save tax of from five to seven per
cent. upon the commerce of the United
States with the Orient, but likewise to
afford an outlet for, the silver bullion
product of the Pacific States, and both
of these ends are likely to be attained.
The British merchants in China have
fought strenuously against its introduc-
ton in that country, but without sue
cess, and IL is only question Of time
when London merchants doing business
with China and japan will employ the
new coin for their transactions.
Year: 1875

tiny man, with fingers soft and tender,
AS any lady's fair
Sweet eyes Of blue a form both frail and slender
And curls Of sunny hair;
A household toy, fragile thing OF beauty
Yet with each rising sun
Begins his round Of toil-a solemn duty
That must be daily done.
To-day he's building castle, house and tower,
With wondrous art and skill;
Or labors with his hammer by the hour,
With strong, determined will.
Anon, with little loaded cart he's plying
A brisk and driving trade;
Again, with thoughtful earnest brow Is trying
Some books dark lore to read
Now, laden like some little beast OF burden,
He drags himself along;
And now his lordly little voice is heard in
Boisterous shout and song;
Another hour is spent in busy toiling,
With hoop, and top, and ball,
And with patience that is never-failing,
He tries and conquers ALL
But sleep at last o'ertakes my little rover,
And on his mothers breast,
Toys thrown aside, the days hard labor over,
He sinks to quiet rest;
And as i fold him to my bosom, sleeping,
think mid gathering tears,
OF what the future may in store be keeping,
As work for manhoods years.
Must he with toll his daily bread be earning
In the worlds busy mart;
Lies bitter lesson every day be learning,


With patient, struggling heart?
Or shall my little architect be building


Some monument OF fame,
On which, in letters bright with glory's gliding,
The world may read his manner
Perhaps some humble, lowly occupation,


But shared with sweet content;
Perhaps a life in loftier, prouder station,


In selfish pleasure spent.
Perchance these little feet may cross the portai


of learning's lofty fame;
His life-work be 10 scatter truths immortal,


Among the sons Of men.
Year: 1875

Denver lrlDune.I


This mornings dispatches announce
the passage by. the Senate of the United
States of the bill for the admission OF
Colorado as a State. This announce
ment will, we believe, be read by the
people of our Territory with very general
qualification. Some amendments were
made by the Senate, in which it will be
necessary for the House to concur bofore
the bill can become law. But it is ev-
ident from the vote upon this bill that
it is regarded as a party measure. And
all the amendments were very readily
agreed to, and exactly the same amend
ments were made to the New Mexico
bill, and agreed to with equal readiness.
Hence, it is altogether probable, as the
bill has been considered in caucus, and
been made the subject of private confer
ences with members of the House, that
these amendments have been finally
agreed to as forming the basis on which
the Republicans of both houses could be
united in support of the measure. Hence
tile ready concurrence OF the House IN
Senate amendments can be confidently
expected. During the last days of the
session any measure can be called up
without suspension of the rules: so, II
the friends of the measure are at all
alert, they can easily secure action
on it.


The amendments offered by Mr.. Ed
munds, postponing the calling OF the
election for members of the Constitu-
tional Convention until the first of next
September, and the election for the rati
fication of the Constitution until July
1876, do not work 50 great delay as
may seem at first view. They do moi
postpone the commencement OF the wori
of forming a State until July, 1876, bu
simply delay the completion of that worl
until that time.


If the election for members of thu
Constitutional Convention be called tht
first of next September, it is not at al
probable that the necessary notice coule
be given, the election held, the Conven
tion meet and complete its work, and b'
ready to submit the same to the people
for ratification at q much earlier dat
than the first of July, 1876. So all tn
delay caused will be measured by th
time that will elapse between the pas
sape of the act and the first of next Sep
tember-six months. And, certainly
that is infinitely better than an indefinit
postponement. =,


And even if the first election could b
called Immediately, the Constitutions
Convention could not be convened unit
next summer. And it would be hardl
practicable to hold such convention i
this Territory in the summer. The rel
resentatives of the agricultural district
could not attend at that season withou
serious injury to their personal Interest,"
The convention, in fact, in any even
would probably not be held until mex
fall or winter. So the delay. will reali
be less than six months, II, indeed,
will practically amount to any thing a
! all. The effect of the other amendment
can not be very great for good or ill. A
any rate, let us rejoice in thc.prospect
becoming a State upon almost an
| terms.