smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1871

A strange occurrence is reported from
the island of Jersey-the kidnapping
of Frenchman by French detective
officer. 1t appears that during the war
last year the man who has been kid
mapped engaged himself as a substitute
for one who had been drawn for mill
tary service. He was paid for his sub
stitution the sum of 1000 francs. This
money he deposited for safe excepting in
bank at Paris, but instead of fulfilling
the engagement he had made he left
France, and took refuge at jersey,
where he had since been employed at
laboring work. Presuming on the res
toration of peace as an immunity from
danger, he wrote to Paris two or three
weeks ago for his money to be forward


ed to him. His letter gave the long


lost clue to his place of abode, and de-
tective officer was sent after him. Land
ing at Jersey with the wife of the man
who had been victimized, the detective
and the woman proceeded in cab to
st. Mary's parish, where, unrecognized
by him, they identified their man.
Next day the detective went in a cab
alone, and introduced himself to the
man as the owner of a small cargo in a
vessel lying in st. Aubia's Bay. He
had, he said, quantity of damaged
goods on board that he wished to have
landed, and having been recommended
to him as an industrious man who
would suit him, pressed him to accept
the job. After some demur, which was
set aside by the promise of good pay,
| the man agreed, and accompanied by a
| fellow laborer, at whose house he lodg-
| ed, he proceeded with the detective.
| On their arrival at the town the two en-
tered hotel, where brandy and cigars
were supplied. After drinking for
some time they entered the cab and
proceeded to the pier. On the way
thither the detective pretended to be
i'll, and stopping the cab he gave the
second man half franc, requesting him
to go back to town for powder at 6
druggists. Before the man could re


turn he had recovered, and ordered the
cab to drive on. At the pier-head 6


boat was engaged, and the two put of


to the Small Roads, where was lying 6


pilot cutter that the detective hac


previously engaged. Getting alongside


the passengers were put on board, the


boatmen paid, and in few minutes the


captor and the captured were sailing


with fair wind for France.


ONE single county in Tennessee is an
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Year: 1871

They are making a ticket punch at
Colts armory at Hartford, Connecticut,
used as detective on horse and steam
cars. Whenever a ticket is punched
spring bell is rung, a number is regis.
tered on dial in a small stout case
like that of a watch, and the piece Of
card or number punched falls irto a
receptacle prepared for it, where it is
kept until it is removed by the proper
authorities. 1t is said to be compact
and curious piece of mechanism and
tells its story as does the dial of a watch
HUB-BUB--A Boston boy.
Year: 1871

At Buffalo, last Sunday evening, the
Frpress says, most singular phenome-
non was observed. AS viewed from
a crrtain point the sun appears to sink
into the waters of the lake, and presents
beautiful sight on all ordinary occa-
sions, but at the time referred to, Just
at the moment the sun appeared to
float as if it were a ball of fire upon the
surface of the lake, it suddenly as
iron and the sides had run down, the
whole form evidently magnifed totwice
its usual size. Directly in the center oi
this body of fire was plainly visible the
form of ship as if sailing in and g
part of the sun. The like of this was
never before seen in that locality.
Year: 1871

1t was only a few days before the
great fire that the President of one of
the heaviest of the English insurance
companies (the Imperial, of London
was in Chicago with view to establish
ing an agency here, but was so i'm
pressed with the precariousness of our
situation that he declined to yield to
the temptation of high premiums and
do it," said he; "you have some fine
buildings, but you have them surround
ed by very bad ones. The first time
circumstances combine against you,
your whole city will burn up" This
experienced underwater had hardly
time to get out of the country before
his prediction was terribly VERIFIED
| Chicago Tribune.
Year: 1871

no where to sit. or if they have. they have no
line clothes. They are not willing when they
go to church to be reminded that they belong
to the poor people. The church is no place
for distinction of classes. 1t is dead level.
Year: 1871

THERE is nothing in which the States OF
the Uniou differ from each other more than
in the adequacy of the provisions made for
the instruction of children and the efficiency
OF their school systems. The following table
shows tho sum of money expended for edu-
cation in each State, for each child of school
age:"
Year: 1871

Mr.. Mayor Oakley Hall appeared on Satur-
day night at the meeting of Harlem citizens,
who olamor for an underground railway, and
startled those present with the announcement
that such road as they contemplate cannot
be built without capital. He also stated, what
is equally true, that "capital has utterly re-
fused to take hold of" like projects. But he
did not explain, what is as undoubted, th'f
capital has been deferred less by fear that The
railway will be unremunerative than that it
will be inevitably msmanaged. Before any
great enterprise of this kind can hope to sue
ceed it must pay tribute to the powers which
misgovern us, and it is fear of interference
with their plans by politicians that restrains
capitalists from favoring such investments.
Projectors of railways in New-YOrk will cont
mand capital enough whenever they can cora
mand confidence, and that must be very diiii-
cult until Mr. Hail and his City Government
are reformed.
Year: 1871

II seems time to call halt Here comes
dreadful rumor from Washington that Miss
Winnie Ream, on the strength of an alleged
success with a statue of Mr. Lincoln, not yet
publicly unvailed, is to be forthwith awarded
a commission for another statue" either of
"Admiral Farragut or Gen. Thomas" adds the
dispatch, with that touching naivete which
always distinguishes Washington utterances
on Art Are there not sane men enough left
in Congress to stop this folly9 We hope Miss
Ream has made a respectable success OF her
Lincoln-thOugh surely the public as yet knows
of nothing making it reasonable to entertain the
hope-but at any rate we prefer to await
verdict from less suspicious sources.
This country is not without sculptors OF
recognized genius and established fame. To
say nothing of Powers and Others now
abroad, it was discreditable that work, de-
manding the best inspiration of our first
MASTER should have been given, not to Quincy
Ward, or Launt Thompson, or some other
sculptor from whom the public knew what to
expect, but to young girl whose best known
productions, up to that time, were reDulsive
libels upon the eminent men whose features
she undertook to reproduce. We shall heartily
rejoice if Miss Ream shall prove to be the
Coming Woman, who is to do for Sculpture
what Rosa Bonheur has done for Painting, and
we shall delight to be among the first in cele-
brating her triumph. But we prefer not to
take il on trust and, above all, not TO take it
OH trust in reports from a city that cherishes
such Art as disfigures Washington, or from
critics that glorify the monstrositieS of Mr.
Clark Mills.
Year: 1871

The European Conference on the Black Sea
question meets in London tomorrow. Russia
enters it with positive demands and fixed
purpose from which. as long as the secret
treaty with Prussia (of whose existence
there no longer remains any doubD
continues in force, she will probably
not be driven by the strongest argu-
ments or threats. The former allied and
signatory Powers, on the contrary, are divided
in sentiment-Turkey, herself the most nearly
interested of all, declaring her indifference to
the result. 1t is not difficult to imagine the
end of the discussion at least Of the Black Sea
question, which from the first declaration OF
Prince GortschakOff has been settled to Russian
satisfaction. 1t is not improbable that other
issues may come before the same Congress,
notably that of Luxembourg neutrality, and
possibly that of peace in France, and the dis
cussion aud settlement of these may prove
more difficult. They are certainly of more
vital Importance to European peace and pros
perity.
Year: 1871

There is an earnest of further Government
economy in the consolidation of the Internal
Revenue districts which will be gladly hailed
by all but the displaced Offce-hOlders and
we have sufficient faith that the patriotism
of some of these will lead them to
recognize that the curtailment of the privl-
leges they have long enjoyed is not viola
ton OF their rights. Decapitated ofice-holders
have vague theory of this kind which we
have never been able to appreciate. The con-
sOldation thus far in this State does away
with four out of seven districts in Pennsyl-
vania, two have disappeared, and in Ohio one
This, of course, is not the end of this i'm
portant work. The taxes have been largely
reduced, and it is necessary that the cost of
collecting them should also be reduced
Year: 1871

The spectacle of the contest between Fisk,
ir., Stokes, and Josie" has been one of such
serene and undisguised comfort to an admiring
public that it is pity it should be withdrawn
for even the freshest novelties. Mr.. Stokes, it
is announced, has received as compromise
and settlement, very large sum of money
But why should there be any compromise
Why should the warrior, smarting from
his first defeat in Loves dangerous camp, pay
money to his hated rivalq "Josie" has been
the constant companion of his cares and coun-
sells for years can it be that she knows too
much about the process of stealing a railway
to be crossed, even in her crueest mood 7
Why should there be this sudden anxiety in
the late clustering brave to sink out of the
field, carrying his "gum shoes" with him, if
only his mistress and his successor
will have the kindness not to tread
upon him as he goes Mr.. Stokes says he
has received liberal payments, but is not yet
satisfied we exhort him to prosecute his guest
for satisfaction while the present meek tenn
per of the discarded lover holds. "JOsie" says
she has most startling tales to tell;-we be-
speak for her the attentive hearing to which
her undoubted familiarity with the great sub
ject fully entities her. Messieurs ct Madame
the stage waits. On with the play
Year: 1871

The Bonapartist organ in London and the
Prussian organ at Versailles are both trying
to persuade the world that Bismarck is
secretly negotiating with the Empress for
restoration of the imperial dynasty, as the
only means for bringing about a conclusion
Of the war. II is not unlikely that the Prus-
slams may resort to some such scheme if the
existing French authorities persist In refusing
to treat but at present the frankness with
which the intrigue il avowed eonvinces us
that it is not in earnest. The Prussians hope
TO frighten the French Republicans into
treaty as the only means of avoiding u
Bonapartist restoration; and the exiled I'm
perialists are pleased with the plot whether it
be real or sham one. The surrender of
Paris. either through pressure of famine OF
stress of politics. is their best hope.
Year: 1871

HOW TO PAY TIE N1TION4L DEBT
TO the razor Of TAe Trtbune.


SIR: Your encouraging letter of Dec. 30
was duly received


The question Is: How 10 discharge a var debt
without burdeDing the pcoplel"


Our Congress wisely decided that, practically the mill
tary age was between % and IS. Very good and per
fecty sound in theory for between these lies the
greatest military vgor and ability to render the service
This them established class from which to draft the
men of war With just much prOprety, they might have
established paying class OF whom should that class
consi II all the property in the United States in 1860
had been equally divided among the people, there would
have been about t0 TO each Exempt all persona who
have exceed that amount and from all those who
have above it draft the sinews of war The logic
good in this case in the former. Lot how this
would operate. Money rules, and wealth ia but the pro-
duct of ignorant many accumulated into the hands
OF the crafty few


In the first place the poorer class would he forced into
the army a usual, and the richer class, being called
upon to furnish money would have instituted less Law
ish expenditure. The would have been prosecuted
more vigorously TO the end and, when there would
have been immense National Debt hanging like "A
milestone about tho laboring mans neck. Thus
the war,taX would be paid, not out Of the
National Treasury any more than the military ser
vice but out OF the pockets Of those who had
more than an average share. War, thus administered
would have direct tendency 10 bring about Liberty
Equality and Fraternity; and we might with the rapture
of the poet eXclam. Yea, carnage is thy daughter"


have now laid before you the outlines Of my scheme
and omtting much dr8pery, have held up the naked
truth thinking your phlOsOphic mind would be
captiyated with clear view Of her solid parts than with
anv amount OF silly conccament. Should refuse


10 take any stock In this concern, have still another
scheme for paying the National Debt In about five years
without imposing cent additional tax upon the peo
pie. You must take stock in that. Yours.


Anam0sa, IOCd, Jan. 7, lS7l JAMES X. fRIsBIE.


Comments BY The Tribune.


Mr. Frisbie profiered us a plan for ektin-
gushing the National Debt without taxing the
People. We agreed to consider what he had
to say, without any faith in it. 1t is accord
ingly given above. And now comes our turn.
We DO not know that we shall be able to con-
vince Mr.. f. that his is the project of a fool
as well as knave, but we will make the
attempt quite sure that, should he dissent
from our conclusion, he vii! stand in a small
minority.


l. The key of his position is his assumption
that "Wealth is the product of the ignorant
"many, accumulated into tho hands of the
crafty few."-Suppose this were true, can
you imagine that those smart enough thus 10
get everything ara not smart enough to keep
tf If they are, is not your scheme manifest
Year: 1871

lished the guilt of the offenders The policy
of President Grant is, a positive one; it has
been repeatedly announced in public docu-
ments; and no intelligent army officer can
plead ignorance of its purport. If Gen. Stone
man, or some other prominent officer who
attempts to nullify that policy, should be
properly punished for his insubordination,
there would doubtless be fewer offenders.
The peaceful policy with the tribes in the
Indian Territory has been too successful to
cause us to wish for a return to that relent-
less and murderous one which exterminated
the Piegans and neither reformed nor
frightened any of the other Rocky Mountain
tribes
Year: 1871

We print herewith a second article on Salt
from the Superintendent of our State Salt
Works which will be read with deep interest
although part of it only enlarges and con-
firms the scientific and practical testimony to
tho purity and preservative excellence of New
York Salt already given in our editorial col
umns. 1t seems to us absolutely conclusive as
TO the excellence of New-YOrk Salt, whether
applied TO curing Meats or sailing Butter.
Year: 1871

UfsTsrolIHH BESEyOLEST.-POorp people want work
more than they do aims. How much better would IL DE
for our milionaires TO get up Eome nagniceht puOc
improyement-or pushi ahoadIsmarty those already
cOmmenced-tEat might .employ thousands OF poor
lsborng men, and dozen fifty thousanddol-
lar contributions in paying the interest on several mil


lions Of city bonds issued for the purpose Of raising
money for said improvements. Who seconds the mo-
tont IN l. hcrau-


Comments By The Tribune.


Is it not amazing, in this day of light and
knowledge, that one who has access to news
paper columns can mislead the blind after the
above fashion!


The misfortune of thousands of poor labor
"ing men" is just this They persist in seeking
or pretending to seek, work where IL is not in
stead of going (or staying) uhere IL IS. They
are needed to fence new farms, for themselves
and others, out of the great Plains or Prairies
or to hew them out of the primitive forests
and to improve and cultivate more thoroughly
the farms already begun. They are needed to
mine Coal, and dig Ore, and smelt Iron, and
80 produce from Our own soil the Metals and
Wares we now import from Europe. Instead
of doing such work, whereby the present and
prospective wealth of our country would
be signally augmented, they see fit to
crowd into the cities, where they go whining
about for work as beggar might
for cast-off clothing. and complain that they
cannot find it where it is not and should not
be They might as well hudde on the top of
Mount Washington, and telegraph down that
they were suffering intensely for food and
clothing What The Herald proposes is to
support and confirm them in their evil ways,
making them parasites and dependents ever
more. Since the downfall of Baron Hauss-
mann and his master, this sort of philanthropy,
political economy, or whatever you please to
consider it, ought to have been decently buried
for ever
Year: 1871

The Government Storm Signal Service an
nounced on Saturday night that severe storm
which has been raging west of the Allegha-
MES would appear on the Atlantic coast to day,
and the warning was published and posted in
the various news rooms. This is the most
striking illustration we have yet had of the
Importance of this branch of the service.
Year: 1871

A concert for the st. David's Benevolent
Society is to be given at stenway Hall tomorrow even
ing and admirers Of Welsh music will then have an
opportunity Of hearing OF the old Cymrie ballads
Year: 1871

he was satisfied, and he shook hands
and kicked the bulldog down stairs.
The editors and proprietors, seeing
that all was safe, Immediately
climbed the lightning rod and soon
appeared at the window, where they
were introduced to Smith, with the
remark that they had returned from
the North Pole and the cline of cum
durango somewhat unexpectedly, in
order to surprise their relations.


And now we suppose Smith will
be mad because we have told this
story about him, and he will be COM
ing down to interview us IN wars
magnificent stern array with fresh
bulldog. But it will be in vain. We
have rented an office in the top OF
the shot-tower, and have planted
torpedoes and spring guns all the
way up the stairs. We warn this
incendiary Smith to beware.
Year: 1871

The season for explosions of steam
boilers seems to be upon US. The
Westfeld is not forgotten until the
Ocean Wave is crowded upon our
attention, and this is closely follow
ed by scores of less important but
not less dangerous explosions, in all
parts of the country, east and west,
north and south. - strange as it
may be, in most cases no reason can
be assigned for these proceeding
as though it was decreed that fear
full losses and damage should re-
suit so often and so unexpectedly.
But our purpose is local, and not
a general one, and we pass on to the
subject.


On Monday morning, about half
past nine O'Clock, one of the three
boilers used to run the machinery
at the Massillop Paper Mill, located
in the southern portion of this city,
from some unaccountable cause, so
far as we can be informed, exploded
her sides, bursting out both in front
and in the rear. The mill proper is
located on the east side of the fur
mace and boilers, and, fortunately,
no damage was done to the main
building, in which some twenty men
are employed. The fireman, a col
ored man by the name of Harvey
Goens, the only man in the way of
the explosion, who was standing i'm
mediately in front Of the furnace,
was thrown considerable distance,
badly scalded by the steam, and
struck on the head by portion. of
the boiler. The man lay little..less
than dead for some time, until he
could be removed, and a physician
summoned, when he was kindly
cared for, and removed to his home,
in West Massillon. The shrieks of
the injured man, just after the acci
dent, were terrible; and all, felt
sympathy for him, knowing how Sc
we're were his injuries, and how
much pain he suffered.


The shed built in front Of the
boilers was thrown all over the yard,
in a miscellaneous condition, and
the stack was severed in two, half of
it going up in the air, and then
alighting ON the shed roof, while
the lower portion of it was blown in
front of the fireplace, carrying de-
struction and almost death in its
track. The other two boilers were
uninjured.


Mr.. John Silk, the Superintendent,
went to Cleveland this Tuesday,
morning, to make arrangements for
having the boiler removed, and a
new flue and boiler placed in the
position the old one occupied. The
mill has been very successful and
prosperous, and though making only
straw wrapping paper, had a ready
sale for all they could manufacture.
This accident will stop the Mill, but
only long enough to repair the dam
age done.


Mr.. Goens, under the care of DR..
Barrick, is getting along as well as
could be expected, and as it is be-
lieved no internal injuries were sus-
tanned, the patient will soon recover.
l-Massillon American.
Year: 1871

From the Adams County (Wis.) Press.


A warrant was issued last Thurs
day Sept. IA, for the arrest of two
men and woman in the town of
Easton, for the most shocking and
inhuman treatment of little boy
some eight or nine years of age.
Out of respect for the relatives and
friends of the accused, we, for the
present, suppress all names.


The circumstances, as related to
us by several persons, are about
these: h-4


The little boy who was so cruelty
abused, is the child of the woman
of a former husband, and the strang-
est part of the story, and what
seems almost incredible, is that the
unnatural mother has been the NOV
ing spirit in inflicting upon her
child all the horrid cruelties he has
endured.


Parties who have examined the
person of the boy say that the skin
of his back is literally cut into
shreds from the whipping the boy
has received with a heavy iron wire
so that there is scracely a fingers
breadth of sound skin upon his per-
son from his neck to his heels; that
the poor boy has been branded
with a hot iron upon his neck and
different parts of his person, and
forced to hold live Goals in one
hand until the flesh and muscles
are scorched and shriveled up;
that his mother has stabbed a nee
die or other sharp instrument into
his scalp in almost innumerable
places, until it has become iniamed
and the hair is falling off; that, in
addition to all these sufferings,
the abused child has been made to
eat his own eXcrement.


Such are the reports, and II the
statements are half true, they form a
story of such strange, unnatural,
inhuman and devilish atrocity as
scarcely has parallel in civilized
society. When brought to the no
tice of the public, the authorities
promptly took the matter in hand,
though it was with difficulty that
the neighbors of the guilty parties
were deferred from visiting summa-
ry justice upon them.


No doubt the reports are exagger-
ated to some extent; but the affair
will probably soon be legally inves-
tigated, and the truth made known