smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1872

We have taken the pains to in


quire into the fIuit crop for this


season in different parts of the


State. and from all the information


we can gain, Nashville is likely to
handle more dried fruit during the


approaching fall than any other
season since the war.


Our people throughout the coun-


try have become fully awake to the


fact that this is very important
source of revenue, and they are
preparing more and more dried
fruit every year. ~.


The peach crop Throughout the
State is fully abundant and as fine
as that of last year, which was an
excellent crop. The yield of ap-
Piles is immense--larger than for
many years, and those Of our mer-
chants who make dried iruit a spe-
ciality in their trade get news from
all quarters of d general intention
to dry great deal


1t is aquestion a of great interest
to the farmer, how much he will
realize for his fruit crop. We may
safely say that dried apples will
bring a return OF not less than
five cents per pound-a very neat
profit ), while dried peaches, if
prepared with care and cut in
halves, as, by this means, much
more of the rich flavor of the
1eaches are preserved, and they
from one to two and a
lalf cents more per pound than
( cut in smaller, pieces, Not less
han hundred and fifty thousand
lollars' worth Of dried fruit was
handled in this market during the
,astitwelve months, which shows
he Importance Of the crop. Our
merchants here, willingly receive
ruit at the ruling price in the
,lace Of currency for their goods,
I is an article in the commission,
inc, the handling Of which our
callers are beginning to court
last season the increase of the
mount handled here, as compared
nth that of the previous year..
yas fully twenty per cent; and if
S much more may be SAID of the
pproaching season, our merchants
lay feel gratifed.-Nash. Banner.
Year: 1872

The London Globe publishes a
which is an illustration
of the danger of relying upon
circumstautisl evidence, even
when it approaches positiveness.
A gentleman went to a British
Museum with an order to have a
case opened containing some valu-
able medals for his Inspection


He examined particular medal,
which was supposed to be unique,
it to the tray, and after
talking some time with the custo-
dian was about to leave when the
latter discovered that; the medal
were missing. 1t was searched
for everywhere, and could not be
found, when it was suggested that
the pockets of the visitors should
be examined. To this he obj &C.
ted, and a policeman was sent for.


However, before he arrived, the
medal was found to have slipped
between the tray and. the bottom
of the case. When asked why he
had refused to be searched the
culprit produced medal
from his pocket, the exact coun-
terpart of that which was In the
case, and said his object had been to
verify the authenticity of his own,
which, being Identical with the
missing one, would have convicted
him of the theft. @ &
Year: 1872

was looking at the superb view
! to the west,zI l heard rustling a.
round to the other side of the
steeple. i looked around, and
there was Benjamin P. Gum
creeping up the side of that spire
in a balloon, in which was the
doctor and the tabular estimates
of the losses Of his company from
| the Tontihe system As soon as
Gum reached the ball he threw
his graphing iron into the shin
giles of the steeple, and asked me
at what age my father died., and
if any Of my aunts ever had the


consumption or liver complaint


Without waiting to reply, | slid
down the steeple to- the ground,
and took the first train for the
Mississippi Valley. Intwo weeks


l was in Mexico, / determined


to go to the interior, and seek
some wild spot In some, elevated


region, where no Gum would ev-
er dare to come. Igot on a mule
and paid a guide to lead me to the


summit OF Popocatipetl. We arriv-
ed at the mountain foot at noon.
We toiled upwards for about four
hours. Just before reaching the
top, I heard the sound of voices,
and upon rounding point of rocks
who should ! see but Benjamin P.
Gum, seated on the very verge
of the crater, explaining the en-
dowment plan to bis guide, and
Supplying him with a mortality
table, while the doctor had the
other guide a few yards off exam
lining him to see if he was healthy!I
Mr.. Gum arose and said he was
glad to see me, because now he
could talk about the policy with.
out fear Of interruption. In par
oxysm of rage / pushed him back
into the crater, and he fell a thou
sand feet below with heavy thud.
As he struck tbs bottom l heard
a voice screaming out something
about "nonforteiture;" but there
was a sudden convulsion of the
mountain, a cloud of smoke, and
| heard no more, D.


I know it was wrong. [ know
I-bad no right to kill Gum in that
manner; but be forced me to do it
in selfdefense, and | hope his aw-
ful fate will be warning to other
insurance agents who remain a.
moDg US.
Year: 1872

: There is nothing more diff
cult for a sane man to under


stand than why people will com
NIT, suicide. The. problem is
rendered still more perplexing
by the fact that many suicides


grow out of causes which are
considered the most trivial
Only a little while. ago a girl


plunged into, a ,watcry grave


because she had warts. a man


hung himself because his wife
had her hair cut off in spite of
his opposition. Still later, a


West Virginia man became his
own hangman because his din
ner wasn't ready promptly, and
within few days young girl
il. Maine swallowed poison be-
cause her lover started on a
weeks trip without kissing
her. As these victims must
have been enthusiastically en-
dowed with brains, and so
sensitive that their lives were a
burden, their cases suggest the
possibility that among the odd
Yerdicts of coroner's jurics, we
may yet have to record that Of


justifiable suicide.
Year: 1872

WHERE ARE THE GIRLS THE
Montreal Witness says that in that
city there are several thousand
surplus women, and yet it is next
to impossible to procure female
servants. Advertising is of no
use, and the intelligence offices
have refused to take the names of
applicants for help, as they can
not be furnished. No wonder the
query is put in so despairing a
tone. We imagine, however, that
if the editor of the Witness should
advertise for a wife instead of a
servant he would find out very
shortly where the gl-ls had gone
TO,
Year: 1872

The Dor GAME-Each player
must be provided with pencil and
paper. Let one of the party read
aloud, distinctly, not very fast,


and, as he or she reads, let each
make a dot for every word read.
"Easy enough to do that"-is il?
Try. Probably at the first trial
not one of ten boys or girls will
succeed in following a moderate
reader accurately, even for a single
page. When the page is read,
count the words, and let each play
er count his dots, and see who
has been accurately up to time
Year: 1872




COMMON SENsE.-A Cincinnati
paper timely remarks that 'if the
money which is annually contri-
buted by the mechanics of the
Northern States to the support Of
trades unions, instead of being ap-
piled to promote discomfort among
the workmen at home, was devo-
ted to assist such of their number
as are desirous of securing home
stead for themselves, and an en-
larged sphere of action for their
children in new country, but
have not the means of their own
to accomplish this, then would
they not only be doing work
which would benefit them as a
class, but they would secure the
sympathy of the great mass of peo-
pie who believe in the largest free
dom ior the mechanic and laborer
"a freedom which is Incompatible
with the tyranny to which they
submit willingly IN the trades un-
ions, and from which they would,
to a man revolt if it was attempt-
ed to be exercised by government" "
WHY, we ask, should any man
with pluck and enterprise remain
under the tyranny of trades un-
ions when the wayis opened for
him to apply his energies in a way
which is sure to meet generous
reward?
Year: 1872

Two woman sat together at sunset IN the
porch door Of white cottage that stood
under its ancestral tree" among lis fields
Of wheat and corn, like poets vision of a
quiet resting place for son weary suffering
human soul


And one Of these two women had eyes u
see, cars to hears, and heart to feel and
appreciate it all. She was tall and stately
lady, apparently some thirty years Of age
not exactly handsome, but with grace Of
air and manner peculiarly her own. The
careful toilet, the nameless AIR Of elegance
and luxury, the nameless air Of elegance
hands betrayed the city dame. Whhc tho
weary glance in her dark blue eyes, which
even the quiet Of that sunset hour could not
drive away, showed that time had not dealt
gently with her and her hearts's idol but
had thrown them. scattered and ruined, al
her feet


Her companion was some fgc years her
junior, and many times prcttier-a little
round faced, apple checked woman, with
dark blue ewes and dark brown hair, and a
rounded figure that was set of u the best
advantage by the afternoon dress Of tinted
muslin that she wore.


At present the pretty face was almost
| spoiled by n querulous Disconnected expires
SION. She was contrasting her own hand
/ plump and small, but certainly rather brown
with the slender white fingers of her city
friend, all glittering with rings. "Jusl
/ look at the two - she exclaimed THAT
comes of making butter and cheese, and
sweeping, and dusting, and washing dishes
and making beds all the time That man
! told the truth that said that w0man's work
was never done. know mine never is
Oh, dear, dear To think that you, Mar
raret, should have married city merchant
and he as rich as a princess in fairy tale
and here | am planted for life, plain Mrs
Hiram Parke, and nothing in the world to
compare with you. am sick of being only
a farmers wife"


Margaret Won Howth looked down at hel
grumbiing little friend with a sad smile


Jenny, it seems to me, as we SIT here IL
this quiet place and look out over all these
/ pleasant fields that are your own-it scen'
to me that you are almost wicked to tall
like that"


81 dare say, you would never like i
Margaret. You would never wish TO change
places with me"


perhaps not Would ycu not like t
change with me?'
Year: 1872

The Philsdelphia Ledger, understands that the
T. S. Mint at that city is now employed in
melting up one million one dollar pieces. for the
purpose Of converting the product into pieces Of
large denominations, principally INTO double
eagles. 1t is reported that twenty millions OF
these smallest gold coins are to be melted up
This is an indication most unfsv orsble to . re-
turn to coin circulation. The double eagles to be
made are to be used as counters for the exchange
OF large sums between bankers and bullion
dealers They would scarcely at ell enter into
| circulation even if paper was at par with coin
The movement at the Mint il one directly away
from resumption of specie payments.
Year: 1872

s0- On the eve., of the destruction OF
Matthew Rogers, barn some weeks ago
Somebody undertook to fix our village
pump, they accordingly tore out the old
pump investigated the well, found out
what was the matter, covered up the hole
with few boards, and so left that enter
prise, probably until we have another fire.
Whose property is to be sacrificed before
anything is done for our preservation.
Year: 1872

The best known substitute for plaster
ing. 1t is equally good for sheathing or
plastering, aud has not the offensive odor
of tarred or resin board


1t is a perfect non conductor Of heat
and cold. 1t will save its cost in fuel in a
short time. Wall paper will adhere to it
without discoloration, or peeling off, as no
greasy substance is used in its preparation.
1t will not increase your insurance, be-
cause it is not saturated with any inham-
mable substance. Rats or mice will not
touch it, owing to chemicals used in its
preparation.


1t is affected neither by heat, cold, fros'
or dampness. 1t makes house cooler in
summer and warmer in winter.


For sale by PHILIP LAWRENCE,


39tf Mineral Point, Wis.
Year: 1872

eG~ We have heard from the town OF
Cydc. One Of her best citizens, and a
life long Democrat, called in our office and
informed US that there were no Greeley
Republicans in the town, but that many
old time Democrats had openly avowed
their intention to support Grant. Our in
formant said there are few Greeley men
in the village of Ayoca, but that there are
more Grant Democrats than will make it
even.
Year: 1872

EA- A stable belonging to Patrick
Powers of The town of Arena, was entered
by thief one night last week, and set
of new buggy harness stolen therefrom
At last accounts the thief was uncaught.
Year: 1872

STRANGE INSTANCE OF PREsENT1MENT.
"A gentleman who: is temporarily absent
from home and stopping in the city, relates
to us that after retiring to bed night before
last, and before going to sleep, he seemed all
at once to be in a room at home. Every.
thing about the room seemed as real and
tangible as if he were that moment in it. 1t
could not be dream, because he had never
for moment lost his consciousness. Upon
q bed in the room lay his brother. and lean
ing over the bed stood his mother in great
seeming distress. All day yesterday ne
could not Danish the incident from his mind,
and last night came the sequel. He receiv-
ed q letter from home saying that his broth
or had fallen from high window, and ever
since had lain in an unconscious state in the
room which he had so plainly seen the ght
before, and that his mother had scarcely lett
his, bedside. We have this information
from gentleman Of intelligence and a dis
believer iu- -sH spiritual manifestations.
Year: 1872

"WA1TER PA European correspondent
of the Syracuse Journal relates the following
touching experience:


I have just had an experience which
leads me to subject on which l have
thought deeply, viz: Foreign walters"
A volume might be written on the subject


These walters are fsarfully and wonderfully
made. would like to anatomize several of
them and choose my own subjects They
know no such word as 'haste." No matter
how soon the train leaves. the same tiresome
formality must be passed through before one
can satisfy the cravings of the appetite
After ordering food in seven different Ian
guages and waiting some time, fork will be
placed before you. You have ample time to
examine the fork, ,minutely--also to clean it.
AT the proper time . knife is brought, and
you begin. cheer up! Then che walters
assemble in convention, bold several prize
Year: 1872

the belief that the madam's great invention


would prove success. He was politely


bowed out, and passed down the stairs
When he reached the bottom he stood for


moment pondering on the deceits of the
world and of the tickle fair'in particular.
Just as he stepped into the street he felt
something strike him on the head, and heard
a peal of silvery laughter from the window
above. He, picked up the soft missile, with
which he had been struck. It was lot of
cotton rolled in paper. And this the part
ing salute that the tin bust girls gave the
bashful Chronicle man.. i n ~; iSs;:
Year: 1872

CURIOUS TMeRApHIc FAcTs.-In the
working of the telegraph some curious facts
have been observed. A message sent through
land lines and under sea cables, travels
quicker to the place which has the longer land
line than to the shorter From Amsterdam
to London with greater speed than in the
reverse direction; the reason being that on
the English side is a wire OF one hundred
and thirty miles; then a cable of one hun
sdTed and twenty, and on the Dutch side a
cable of thirty mi'es This difference how
YER, can be ractifed by scientific contri-
vance. Another fact arrived at by observa-
tion is, that on wires stretched east and west,
the speed is decreased every day about noon.
The cause we are informed is not clear; but
it is supposed to be due to the diurnal varia-
ton in earth currents. 1t is fact that gut
to percha decays rapidly, and becomes brit
tie and porous when exposed to the light, but
under water appears to undergo no change
whatever. Gutta percha when it is sunk
into the sea for twenty years, shows no sign
of decay, which must be regarded as con.
dition in which nature comes to the aid of
mechanical and electrical science.


Many attempts have been made to devise
tell-tale to show whether a watcher has
gone his round faithfully during the night;
but not many have succeeded. Among the
latest and best is the one now in use in the
Penitentiary, Lausanne, invented by Mr..
Cauderoy, which effects its object by elec-
tricity. A disk Of paper divided into twelve
hours, is setin movement by clock work. A
number Of electric magnets a1e fixed in front
of the disk, and these are connected in the
usual way with buttons or keys placed in
different parts of the building. These but
tons indicate the stations on the watchman's
round, and he is expected to push at each
one as he passes it. The push excites the
electro magnet and releases apricker, which
starts forward and makes q hole in the pa
per disk. This disk may be placed in any
part of the building-in the Inspectors Of


ice or Governors room; consequently, any
neglect or evasion on the part Of the watch
man is Immediately detected
Year: 1872

One of the most singular accidents in the
annals Of the railway occurred in this city
Yesterday morning startling the staid old
town out of its propriety and furnishing
material for conversation during the succeed
ing twenty-four hours. .a..
Year: 1872

The following address has been issued bv
the National Democratic Committee


To the People of the United States:


The October elections arc over They en-,
able US to form tolerably accurate idea of
the true political situation in the country.


The National Democratic Committee feel
impelled to say few words to the people of
the United States in regard to these results.


In Georgia we have to recount so unexam-
Piled victory for the Liberal ticket as to take
her out of the list of doubtful States, and
practically to pronounce 10 advance the deci>
sion of at least 125 votes in tue Electoral
College. To this it is only necessary to add
sixty votes to elect Greeley and Brown.


In Pennsylvania tie distinguished Chair.
man of the Liberal Committee eloouen,lv
characterzes the method by which the result
OF the election there was accomplished. We
commend his statement to the thoughtful at
tention Of the country.


In Ohio, despite most unprecedented gains
for the Liberal Democratic ticket, the Grant
managers have succeeded at the election by
reduced majority, having brought to the
polls their entire reserve vote.- Had our
Democratic friends in certain localities shown
the same earnestncss and activity and record
ed their entire strength, they would now be
exultlng over brilliant victory


In Indiana the Democratic and Liberal
forces have achieved decisive success over
Pennsylvania tactics, most unscrupulously
employed by the administration and its allies.
thus showing that free people. when
aroused know their rights and dare maintain
them. Indiana has fairly demonstrated that
she can neither be 'bought nor bulled'


The moral Of these results is that victory is
in plain view for our national ticket and that
energy and courage will assure it, 1t ismore
than that; it we mean to preserve free ipsti-
tntions on this continent we must assure it.
The event in Pennsylvania on Tuesday last is
the most appalling political catastrophe that
has ever taken place in this country. Should
the system through which this catastrophe was
wrought be fosted on the other States. it
rings out the doom of freedom in America
sad contrast surely, that the city in which
our Republic was born, amid the anthems of
free people, should now be the first to toll
the knel of its dying liberties. 1t is for the
free unbrought people of all the States to
calmly review the fearful crime against sutf>
rage in Pennsylvania and to decide whether
its enthronement shall occur within their own
borders


For the first time the system of free gov
ernment and the sanctity of the ballot are on
trial in the United States From this hour
forward they dwarf all other issues


Let our friends in each of the States catch
Inspiration from the heroic conduct of our teI
low>cltizens in Georgia and Indiana. and from
now TIT November let the struggle be increas
ing for liberty and unt1nted ballot-box in
the interest OF reform and good government.


AUGUSTUS SCHELL,


Chm Nat Dem Committee
Year: 1872

PuzzLE.-The following is an enigma. sup.
posed to have been written by Mr. Canning,
which for time baffied the skill of all Eng
land to solve:


"There is word of plural number,
A foe to peace and human slumber:
Now any word you chance to take
BY adding IS" you plural make;


But if you add an IS" to this,


How strange the metamorphosis !


Plural is plural then no more,


And sweet what bitter was before"
Year: 1872

The DELAWARE TRIBUNE, for this week. pub
lished to day, contains the full report in a col
lectol form, of the great Sabbath School Jubilee
Copies can be had at our business Office Price
five cents
Year: 1872

NEWARK, August 25.-The Newark
Industrial Exposition is now finely pro-
crossing. The variety and display Of
the goods exhibited is in every way
creditable to the home production oi
the State. The daily attendance Of
visitors is large.


A raid was made by the police late
last night on the only faro bank in this
city. Immense excitement was created,
and several shots were fired, but mo-
body was hurt. The proprietor OF the
establishment and a large number OF
persons on the premises were arrested,
many Of them highly respectable. The
majority of them were admitted 10 bail
Year: 1872

For the relief
and cure OF all
arrangements In
the stomach, Hv-
er and bowels.


They are a mild
aperient, and an
excellent purga-
.tive. Being pure


ly vegetable, they


contain no mer-
curry or mineral
whatever. Much