smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1875

third turns it out fine flour. II thus
passes from one trough to another, occu-
pying nearly an hour in the process.
The women, mostly young, and some of
them quite pretty. work with a coquet-
tish meITinient, keeping perfect time
with their music, throwing their bodies
forward together, so as to bring nearly
their whole weight upon the mill. Their
long glossy hair, which is kept very
clean, is tossed freely about their necks,
adding much to their grace and beauty.


One room of each house is devoted to
grinding and baking, the latter process
being even more curious than the former.
A smooth slab of slate two feet square is
fixed in the large fireplace and heated
by Goals. The hand is dipped into a
thin dough of the consistency of cream,
and then rubbed quickly over the stone,
this being repeated four or five times,
till cake is formed covering the entire
stone, yet no thicker than tissue-paper.
Only a few seconds are occupied in the
baking, when the bread is taken off and
the operation repeated, till few quarts
of dough are manufactured into perhaps
thousand tortillas, one Of which would
hardly make mouthfJl, but the thou
sand would cover the floors of five large
rooms. These sheets are made into rolls,
a dozen or more being rolled together,
and are then eaten literally by the yard.
Year: 1875

A NEVADA lass having received an
offer of marriage from a young merchant
who had been in the neighborhood but
short time, replied: '.Well I don't
know. Girls are scarce about here.
What are yon worth
Year: 1875

Last Tuesday, about II o'clock,
the cry OF fire" was borne upon
the air, and as always is the case
when that fearful alarm is heard,
every body wanted TO know
"where 2" OF course the idea of
an item Of a sensational character
struck us, and following the gaze
and direction taken by others, we
took our bearings and started for
the upper end Of the town, whore
from all the indications, tho fire
was evidently dong its work of
destruction; but before reaching
the scene, tho fire had been extIn-
guishcd by few colored men who
happened TO be close at hand. The
house was tho property of VIM.
Daniels, and the damage sustain
ed Ia consequence will be replaced
by an expenditure Of some fifteen
or twenty dollars. The origin OF
the fire was owing to some defect
in the chea5 construction Of a sheet
iron chimney-common!y denomi-
mated a stove pipe, which passed
through ceiling and root. 1t is
unnecessary to again warn our
people against al danger Of fire
so long as they persist in setting
up such fire traps. When our
town shall have been laid in ashes,
then perhaps, we may all realize
the danger and provide against it,
by building safe and substantial
outlets for our smoke.
Year: 1875

HENRY Griffin takes umbrage at
this paper for making mention OF
the numerous buildings going up
in our town, and ignoring the fact
of his putting up bran new resi-
dence. We acknowledge the over
sight, and express our satisfaction
at the efforts being made by the
colored people to substantially
identify themselves in our midst.
Henry is good mechanic, and is
putting up a nice dwelling, and one
which will add much to the appear
anco Of the town. A great many
OF our colored people throughout
the county are securing t!t.es to
lands and improving them. In
tact ,ho coIored people seem fully
to realize The fact that they must
work out ,helr own salvation, and
cooperate with the southern peo-
pie, who arc ana always have been
their only true friends.
Year: 1875

Hereafter no Legal Advertise.
ments will be inserted in the TINE,
unless payment is made when hand.
ed in. 1t requires money to carry
nn our business and we are com.
PEELED to adopt the cash principle
This rule will not be dcviatcd from
IN any case.
Year: 1875

As subscription lists seem to be
IN order why not start one for the
purpose of having our streets clear
ed OF rubbish. The filthy condition
OF the streets is a disgrace to the
citizens Of Osceola. Who will take
the lead ia this matter?
Year: 1875

"A young lady of Brooklyn
Heights woke up with u terrible
dream the other night. Sho dreamed
that a young man with soft beard
was pressing hls lips against hers.
When she woke she ionnd that it
was only the cat. She was mad
then.
Year: 1875

but careful measurement will doubtless
give a superior elevation to the latter
lake. 1t may, however, have a lower
surface level than Lake Albert, and yet be
tributary to the Nile through the Bahr-
el-Ghazal.


From this brief review the reader will
observe that Stanley's present expedition
embraces a thorough exploration of the
lakes Albert and Victoria and their re-
spectiye basins that his circumnavi-
cation of the Victoria Lake has been
fruitful of interesting discoveries and
results that his establishment of the
metes and bounds of the Albert Lake
will probably be attended with very in
teresting discoveries and, finally, that
in the ultimate task before him he has
the high reward for this expedition, i'll
view of the complete solution of the
problem of the Nile sources. In any
event, at the close of his labors in this
great field of geographical research, he
will have achieved enough TO link his
name and the two public journals con-
cerned in this expedition in the roll of
public benefactors, to whom the world
will be indebted for the opening and the
revelation of the Hitherto sealed books
of Central Africa. York Herald
Year: 1875

Scarcely has the news come to us of


Stanley remarkable explorations around


the great Lake Victoria Niyanza, directly


under the burning equator, before al
most equally interesting news comes
from the frozen Arctic regions, by the
return of the little British vessel, the
Pandora, which left England three
months ago to try to make the Northwest
Passage from Baffin's Bay to Behring's s
Straits, discovered by Sir John Franklin
a quarter of a century ago, the attempt
to follow which cost him his life. The
record of this little vessel, of the dangers
which she encountered and the manner
III which she escaped them, reads almost
like fiction. Although she was constant
ly among the ice-6oes and exposed to
danger, she met with no mishaps, made
her passage with remarkable swiftness,
and returned i'll safety to England. The
object of her commander was not TO reach
the highest possible northern latitude,
but TO make the Northwest Passage, and
this object he would probably have ac-
complished had he not found his further
progress effectually stopped by solid
wall of ice across Bellot Strait, mt the
very point where McClintock, his Old
commander, was stopped Mt the time he
discovered the Franklin relics. He took
the same route as McClintock, crossing
Melville Bay in safety after leav-
ing Upernavik. Thence he en-
tered Lancaster Sound, visited
Beechy Island, where Ross i'll
fated vessel was lost twenty-five years
ago, thence sailed through Peel Sound,
and kept on to Bellot Strait, where he
found the impossible icy barrier which
induced him to return to England rather
than winter there Although foiled in
his attempt to make the Northern Pas
sage, he penetrated to the south along
the coast of Prince of Wales Land fur
ther than McClintock had done, and
even reached King Williams Land,
where no vessel but Franklin's has ever
been before. The details of the voyage,
therefore, will be looked for with great
interest, and may perhaps throw some
further light upon the fate of Franklin.
The indirect results of the expedition are
even more interesting than the direct,
since the Captain of the Pandora was
successful in finding letters at spot
previously decided upon from the other
two English vessels, the Alert and Dis
covery, which are in quest of the open
Polar Sea. The news from them is
highly encouraging. The two vessels
arrived ut the Carey Islands July 27, and
then left for Smiths Sound. They left
Upensk July % and Cape York July 25.
The best news from them is that the sea-
son was an open one, and that all were
well, so that if nothing adverse has over
taken them they are now far on their
way to the North Pole. The great Polar
mystery, therefore, may yet be solved by
these daring English navigators.
Year: 1875

MERCURY


is now rapidly approaching the sun,
and will soon become invisible. The
planet can be distinguished from fixed
star only by it's bright red color and the
huctuating light which seems to be pc
culiar to this planet. When near the
horizon it generally keeps up continu-
Gus twinkliug," not unlike that OF the
stellar orbs. Several eminent astrono-
mers never saw this planet, and Copper
nicus himself is said TO have lamented In
his dying moments that he was never
able to obtain a glimpse at Mercury.
For many evenings the planet Mercury
may be seen after sunset in the western
heavens, low down toward the horizon.


VENUS,


which has been visible in our morning
sky for several months past, will soon
make her appearance as an evening
star" On Thursday, Sept. %, Venus
was situated in her superior conjunction
with the sun. This planet is now grad
ually receding from that luminary to-
ward the east, and will soon present a
magnificent appearance in our evening
twilight.


Is now the most conspicuous planet in
the heavens. About 8 o'clock In the
evening he may be seen upon the south
ern heavens in the beautiful constella-
ton Sagittarius His motion is toward
the east or direct, and he may be easily
recognized by the reddish light with
which he shines. Mars is now plainly
visible throughout the entire night.


JUPITER.


The "giant planet" Jupiter is at
present very unfavorably situated for
observation. Friday, November 9th,
Jupiter will be situated in conjunction
with the sun, after which he will become
visible upon orr eastern sky as Il ''morn-
ing star.


SATURN.


What has been said of Mars will APP
ply to the planet Saturn, as they are sit
uated only short distance from each
other, Saturn being in Capricornus, the
next constellation east from Sagittarius.
Saturn shines with pale white light,
and will not be mistaken for fixed star.
The rings of Saturn may be perceived
through an ordinary astronomical tele-
scope.


is now in the constellation of Leo, in
good position for telescope observation,
but cannot be perceived by the naked
eye unless its exact situation is known.
When seen through an instrument Of
sufficient power the planet viii show a
sensible disc. It shines like a star of
the sixth magnitude, with pale blue
light.


NEPTUNE.


This far off sentinel of the planetary
system cannot be seen with the naked
eye. Even by using good telescopes no
observations can be made on
this planet at present. It appears as a
star of the eighth magnitude, and one
can recognize this orb only by detecting
its motion, which is very slow.
Year: 1875

such authority as l can find, and do not
feel disposed to question its appropri,
ateness but upon one point all must
agree, and that is the strangeness and
the beauty of this natural pillar, that has
stood solitary watch over this distant
plain for hundreds of centuries, Drawing
a million wintry blasts, and defying the
gnawing of seas, to be seen at last and
admired by civilized mankind.
Year: 1875

CHICKEN CHEESE. This is 80 nice that
everyone who eats it once likes it again.
Boil two chickens till tender; take out
oil the bones and chop the meat fine;
season to taste with salt, pepper and
butter; pour in enough of the liquor
they were boiled in to make moist; mold
it in any shape you choose, and, when
cold, turn out and cut into slices. It is
an excellent travelling or picnic lunch.
Year: 1875

ESPECIALLY ASSORTED FOR SCRAP
BOOK KILLJSTRA7TONSA AND DRAW


ING CLASS COPIES.


A large collection OF pictures of different
Lies and on almost every conceivable sub
ject have been put up in an attractive envel-
ope and are now offered at price intended to
make them popular in every sense.


Envelope No. i containing so beautiful en-
gravings) Is now ready, and will be sent, post
age paid, to any address for ONE DOLLAR
liberal discount to agents and teachers.
Year: 1875

They have engaged as foreman of this de-
partment. one of the most experienced Book
and Job Printers in the country and the
presses will be superlntended by Skilled
Freshman from one of the largest offices In
New England.
Year: 1875




THE making of books has come to be
serious evil, and from present appearances
there will not be in few years buildings
enough in the world to contain the volumes
published. The Rev. John Weiss has just
thrown out hint which promises to be OF
practical value in stopping the flood OF
printed matter. He tells of Frenchman
who, well advanced in years, had violent
attack of cholera in 1865. Before that time
he had been rather stupid, but manifested on
his recovery literary ability and published
volume of poems. 1t is poor rule that won't
work both ways. If now we could only have
good smart run of cholera in this country
some of the scribblers might be cured of their
mania, and cease to write. 1t would be like
ly to quiet some Of them.
Year: 1875

The situation OF affairs in france IS men-
acing. For the first time since the executive
power has been entrusted to marshal McMa-
hon there is decisive majority against him
in the assembly. The constitutional project
submitted by his ministry appears TO be ac-
ceptable to none of the parties which are
striving for the mastery. The President with
a momentary inclination towards parfhnenta-
ry government, accepted the resignation Of
his ministers and endeavored to form a new
cabinet. The endeavor was unsuccessful,
and it is probable that the defeated ministers
will resume their portfolios.


The constitutional project submitted en-
braced three propositions: the passage of a
bill creating second chamber; provision
that the Septennate shall be maintained un-
til 1880 in the event of McMahon's death be-
fore its expiration; provision that the two
chambers shall provide the form of govern
ment which shall succeed the Septennate.
The propositions were not directly brought
before the Assembly, the ministry being de-
feated on parliamentary point. The As
sembly refused to pass vote of urgency on
the constitutional project, and decided that
the army bill should be considered first.
Legitimists, Republicans and Imperialists
combined to form the opposition. The Le-
gitimists oppose the project from principle;
the Republicans distrust the monarchical
tendencies of the Assembly, and desire the
defnitive establishment of the Republic be-
fore the organization of the Septennate; the
Imperialists have everything to gain and
nothing to lose by delay. The combination
had in itself no political significance, and the
factions are as wide apart to-day as they
were two weeks ago.


2 A dissolution of the Assembly and an ap-
peal 10 the people wodld seem to be the nat
ural course to pursue; but none Of the parties
desire this. An appeal to the people in
France is dangerous thing; for it may re-
suit in revolution or civil war, and French
property holders desire quiet for the restora.
tion of business and commercial prosperity.


OF all the factions which divide France,
the Imperialsts alone gain by delay. The
others grow weaker every day. The disaster
Of Sedan is already half-forgotteu, but the
memory of the military glories of the first
Empire can never fade from out the minds of
Frenchmen. This feeling of admiration for
the founder of the Bonaparte dynasty isnot
confined to the army, but seems to be shared
by the small landed proprietors throughout
the couDtry. The trading classes also, hav
ing in mind the substantial benefits resulting
to them from the establishment Of a brilliant
court, sigh for return of the imperial regime
The men interested in business desire
nothing so much as stable government,
whatever its form and the empire promises
stability. 1t is very probable that the young
man at Chiselhurst who inherits the tradi
tions of the Empire and the name Of its
founder may yet be recalled to France, and
that ere long the gilt eagles will resume their
perches on the standards of the army and
the golden bees besprinkle the trappings Of
state "a
Year: 1875

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations. The name and address Of the writer in
ali cases indispensable, not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty OF good faith.


We cannot undertake to return reserve COM
nuncations that are not used.
Year: 1875

The Spanish word bonanza, which has
lately come into use in connection with the
wonderful discoveries ia the Comstock lode
is puzzle to most Eastern readers. The
California papers give iE substance this ex-
PLANTATION: For three centuries the Span
iards monopolzed all the great silver mines
of the worl1, and they learned all the uncer-
tainties of digging for argentiferous deposits.
When they were working in large body OF
rich ore they said the mine was in bonanza,
akin in etymology to our "boon," and in
meaning to blessing: and when, on the other
hand, the miner was searching at great ex-
pense and in disappointment in the barren
vein stone that would pay, he said the mine
was in borrdscd, or storm. a
Year: 1875

rho announcement that the President has
offered Mr.. DelanO's place to the Hon. Iacia-
riah Chandler would he incredible were IT not
matched by so many similar incidents N Cen
Grants astonishing career With the single
exception of the nomination of shepherd as "a
District Commissioner after Congress had
abolished the entire District Government Ill
order to get rid of him, this would probably
be the very worst appointment Gen. Grant
ever made. Yet there is something SO gro
tesoue about it that in the first
shock of surprise the people will for
get to be properly indignant. :" What . Old
"Zach Chandler" is the general exclamation
this morning; "that : just like Grant : and
so, instead of getting angry, we find ours Ives
wondering how the Michigan BOanerges viii
conduct himself in the Department aud the
council room, and whether the President will
find hm an agreeable companion, and what
be will do with the swinding Indian Agents
and timber rings, and wat the people OF
Michigan, who fancicd they had got rid of
him, will say when they see him III the Cab
met. Nevertheless the choice is "a gross out
rage. The personal unfitness Of Mr.. Chandler
for any high place in the public service Is so
notorious that il would be folly to ignore it.
His unftness for the Department of the In
terror, honeycombed as it is with frauds and
scandals. is simply monsiIous.


Mr.. Chandler was one of the last of line
of politicians developed during the war, when
very loud and rhetorical loyalty was supposed
to cover multitude OF imperfections, and to
fit a man for any place of honor and emolu-
ment on this planet. The sIme era of head
long excitement, when public affairs were man
aged by the emotions rather than the intel
Year: 1875

there Is probably too much sagacity In
the counsels of the Vatican to force
an issue which may result disastrousy'
The experience Of tho last few years has
shown that the medieval Spain has passed away
We cannot as yet very heartily congratulate
Europe and the world upon the new SPAN
which has succeeded the old, but it has at
least this much of likeness and sympathy with
the spirit of the age, that it can never again
be absolutely governed from Rome. There Is
still great deal of fervent religion and Dlihd
faith among the people. The priesthood Is
still active and powerful. But the proof that re-


gious question is not sufficient OF itsclfto makea
revolution successful is shown in the fact that
the Carlists could accomplish nothing import
ant or permanent, even while they had tie
rncOncealed support of the Church, and were
only opposed by the Republic under the Leaf
OF such goddess heretics IA Figeras and Cas-
telar. 1t is not likely that the counseors OF
the Pore have the fatuity to suppose that they
can either bring Don Carlos i'll triumph to
Madrid. or Alfonso in penance-slirt TO koine,
by any paper fulminations.
Year: 1875

1t has become the fashion to abuse John
Kelly. He holds no Office, is Il candidate for
none, is known 10 want none. Evidently he Is
q dangerous man. SO he is called Boss"
Kelly; the papers compare him to Tweed, and
every form of ingenious libel is skilltully used
against him. Mr. Kclly's patience is at last
exhausted, and he gives notice that he intends
after the election To hold his libelerS response
blc We are 10 ap0lOgist for Mr.. Kelly.
If it can be shown that he has done
wrong to the city, either i'll his past
official relations OF III his present work
as a most efficient political manager we shall
certainly be among the first to denouncc him
and demand his punishment. But the proof
might as well precede the sentence. Until
Mr.. Kelly is shown to be guilty OF some
thing, ne has right TO resent the pcTpct-
ua abuse to which he is subjected.
Mr.. Kelly leads Tammany. The difference
between him and the leaders of the Custom
house seems to be that he is much more skill
full and successful. He has made great i'm
provemcnt in the character Of the men raised
to Office by his party, and the judges he has
helped to choose are certainly among
those in whom the public now place
higa confidence. If he has done wrong,
cut with it. Till then let him have credit
for the good he has done.
Year: 1875

Senator Conkling's speech at Albany Will
hardly regain for him the influential posi-
ton in national politics which he occupied
when he appeared in the New ork
canvass as the mouthpiece OF an
apparently securely seated administration nor
will it add strength to his party III the
pending campaign. There is little in
this speech which partisans OF less
note have not before said quite
as forciby and with no pelceptblc effect upon
the great mass of voters who lave their faces
set In the direction of Reform, and are not to
be turned from il by sneering criticism of steps
already taken with that object, much less by
faint praise of this Reformer or dsparagement
of that one For once MIR. Conkling evidently
has little faith in his own efforts he merely
talks to I'LL his appointments There in''s: lee
better work than this for the Republican ticket
in this State or its cause will be lost before
the battle is fought
Year: 1875

ABOUT HATING.-Hate not, it is
not worth while. Your life is not
long enough to make it pay TO cherish
ill-wi,l or hard thoughts toward any
one. What if that man has cheated
you, or that woman has played you
false What if this friend has for
saken you in your time of need, or
that one, having won your utmost
confidence, your warmest love, has
concluded that he prefers to consider
and treat you as stranger Let it
all pass. What difference will it make
to you in few years, VIXEN you 90
hence to that undiscovered country"
All who ill-treat you now will be
more sorry for it then than you, even
in your deepest disappointment and
grief, can be. A few more smiles, a
few more tears, some pleasure, much
pain, little hurrying and worrying
through the world, some hasty greet
ings and abrupt farewells, and our
play will be ended, and the injurer
and the injured will be led away and
ere long forgotten. Is it worth while
to hate each other?