smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1873

The potatoa famine in ireland was no
where lelt more severely than in that
part Of the country where the following
story is told as a true tale.


In small village on one o. the most
barren districts Of the west OF Ireland.
there lived a very poor widow whose sole
inheritance from her husband was two
healthy girls of the respective ages of
three and five. Painfully anC by the ut
most effort she had contrived % pass two
years of her sorrowful widow hood. Bad
and scauty food. obtained onlF by labor
too great for her delicate frame. had at
last thrown her upon her sick bed, and
death. in pity. removed her in a few days
and without great suffering from her
earthly troubles. . The poverty Of the
whole parish was so great that nothing
could be done for the poor orphans. All
the neighbors with the utmost desire TO
help. were too famine stricken. and
heard their own children too often cry in
vain for bread, to assist others.


eli the children could only be got to
Kilburn.n n village some miles distant,
said one OF the neighbors, after the poor
mother had been buried. ga brother oi
their father lives there, and he could not
possibly refuse to take care OF them."


But matters are as bad there rs here, "
replied another. land fear they will be
no better of there"


at cannot be possibly worse than here,
for nothing but starvation stares them in
the face. II we send them to their rela-
tions we have done our duty. We can
not possibly keep them here"


So carrierswho was going near to
Kilburu. as an act Of charity took the
two girls-Lizzie was seven now, and
Mary was fiye-in his cart with him.
The timid children kept very quiet and
close together. Towards noon they
reached the spot where the cart would
turn off. The man lifted them out, and
pointed TO the left. and bade them 60
Year: 1873

NEWFOUNDLAND ASKS REcPROcITY.-
Frederick Cartier, OF the Newfoundland
Provincial government, has recently
visited Washington for the purpose of
negotiating a reciprocity treaty between
his government and that of the United
States. similar to that established with
the Dominion Of Canada. He claims
that the merchants are generally absorb
ing the whole OF the Newfoundland trado
in fish. seal oil and iurs, in consequence
of the ability of the former 10 export
them TO the United States duty free
while the latter. not being in the compel
led 10 sacrifice the amount Of duty. He
claims that the free introduction of
American flour and pork into Newlound-
land will enable this country TO compete
with Canada in furnishing her with pro-
visions, and that if the treaty goes into
effect the United States will derive the
additional advantages of her fishermen
being permitted TO load and dry their fish,
and her seal hunters will be able TO dis
charge their cargoes at st. Johns. Mr..
Cartier is confident of the success of his
project.
Year: 1873

Bring them up in the way they
should go.


Give them good substantial, COM
mon school education.


Teach them how 10 wash and iron
clothes.


Tesch them how to cook Il good
meal of victnals.


Teach them how To darn stockings
and sew on bnttons.


Teach them how 10 make their own
dresses.


Teach them to make shirts.


Teach them to make bread.


Teach them all the mysteries OF the
kitchen. the dining-room and parlor.


Teach them that dollar Is only q
hundred cents.


Teach them that the more they live
within their income, the more they
will save.
Teach them that the further they
live beyond their income, the nearer
they get to the Poor-house.
Teach them TO wear calico dresses,
and TO do it like queen.
Teach them that a good, round, rosy
romp is worth fifty delicate consump-
tives.
Teach them to wear thick, warm
shoes.
Teach them to do the marketing for
the family.
Teach them to foot up store bills.
Teach them that God made them in
his own image, and that no amount of
tight lacing will improve the model.
Teach them every day, hard, practi-
| cal common-sense.
Teach them self-reliancc.
Teach them that good, steady,
| greasy mechanic, without a cent. is
| worth dozen oil-pated loafers in
hroadcloth.
Teach them to have nothing to do
with Incorporate and dissolute young
| men.
Teach them TO climb apple-trees, go
fishing, cultivate garden, drive road
team or farm wagon.
Teach them the accomplishments
music, drawing, painting-if you have
the time and money to do it with.
Teach them not to paint and pow
der.
Teach them not TO wear false hair.
Teach them to say no, and mean it
or yes, and stick to it.


Teach them to regard the morals, mot
the money of the beaus.
Teach them the essentials of life
truth, honesty, uprightness-then at &
suitable time let them marry.


Rely upon it, that upon your teach
ing depends in a great measure tht
veal or woe of their after life.--Chrfs
tan Standard.
Year: 1873

England, short in her grain crop
has recently been looking for supply
from Russia since things looked SO
unfavorably here during the panic.
1t turns out that Russia has no grain
to spare, so that it appears that we
shall find market for our surplus
grain throughout the entire continent
of Europe. All things force us to the
conclusion that although we have had
our little financial furry, that the year
will close with us in a heyday of pros
perity. Mark what we say, and see ii
the result we predict is not verified.
Year: 1873

his Friends.


(From the sioux City Journal y:
In all that has been written or said
in regard to the horrible affray at
YanktOn, the story of Wiptermute.
one OF the principal actors, has not vel
appeared in print, and as q matter OF
justice to all, we submit the following
as it is given-in substance-by his
friends to a reporter of the Journal,
who failed to obtain audience with
Wintcrmute himself:


They say that from the time General
McCook first struck Wintermute in the
saloon until the evening of the next
day, Wintermute was in q demented
state, having been stunned by the
blow; that he was not conscious OF
what was passing, or responsible for
his actiOns-in proof of which they
refer to his returning to the meeting
and interrupting it, and using the un-
natural language he did there, and
saying he had been badly whipped,
etc. 1t is also said that McCook's Ian
guage was insulting, and unbearable
as it could be before the encounter
that as gentleman il was very hnmil-
iating to bear such treatment from one
who was physically so much larger
and stronger and that any one wonld
be justified In seeking redress after
such all encounter, even though in
possession Of his faculties, and that
McCook's attack was nnca,led for. and
npprovoked.


Instead of waiting for him near the
hall door, As stated by the press gen.
orally, it is said that Wintcrmute took
the same seat he had occupied when
he was first at the meeting, and that he
could not see the General approach
through the hall at ALL and there was
no shot fired in the hall. and that he
could not see McCook until he was in
the courtroom where the meeting was
being held.


They further claim that McCook
came to the hall the second time arm
ed, and that by accident. the first shot
was fired by some one, unk nown, near
the door, which reused Wintermute.
who was sitting near the door, and
who suddenly arose, and as he did so,
drew his revolver and fired, missing
McCO0k, and then advanced and fired
the second fatal shot, labering under
the impression that Gen. McCook was
firing at him.


To substantiate this they bring re-
sponsible persons to say that before
the affray had fairly begun, ball was
heard to pass over the heads of the
crowd, and that the same lodged in the
end OF the room directly opposite the
door.


They also state, that contrary to re.
peatedly published statements, Win
termute was not, and never was can
didate for the office of Secretary of
the Territory, or any other office. since
his residence in the Territory. 1t is
also claimed for him that he was a
man possessed Of high sense of hon.
or and untarnished character.


His friends deeply deplore the sad
aud terrible ending of the affair, and
say--ah, how truly that whisky was
at the bottom of it all.
Year: 1873

FURNITURE OIL.-Mix half pint of


olive oil with one yound OF soft soap.


Boil them well, and apply the mixture
| to your oiled furniture with O piece of
| dry cotton, or wool. Polish with a


soft. dry flannel.


A SAFE HAII-DREssING.-T fol.
lowing is from the "Year Book of


Pharmacy" tor 1872: Oil of cocoanut
twelve ounces; castor oil, three
pounds. Melt the cocoanut oil, and
then add the castor oil; agitate until


they are thoroughly mixed, aud then


add strong alcohol, four pints.


FoR BLEACHING MusLIN.--One Is
| chloride OF lime to forty yards of
| muslin; soak the muslin in soft water
over night, melt the lime in pot of
water, then put the muslin in for half
| an hour: then rinse il three times (:
soak in soft water over night. then


hang out to dry.


To POLISH TINs.-First rub your


tins with dry cloth; then take dry
-four and rub it on with your hands j;
afterwards take an old newspaper and


rub the flour of, and the tins will shine
! as we'll as If half an hour had been
spent rubbing them with brick dust
powder, which spoils the hands.
YEAsT.--Take three large potatoes.


CRATE them, pour on them one quart of


boiling water, add to them ono quart


of boiling water in which one hand
fni of hops have been boiled; half a


cup of sugar; the same of salt. and


two-thirds of cup of yeast. Bread


made with this yeast will never sour.


The hop tea must cool before being


mixed with the other ingredients.
CLEANSING LAcE.--Point, or any


Kind of kind lace, may be cleansed


easily by soaking it in preparation


of sapoline and warm water. II this


is not procurable, ammonia may be


used with almost equal effect. Let it
soak until ready 10 rinse In pure warm


water, then lay it on the ironing-board


over clean linen, and iron lightly on
the wrong side with a cool iron. At


terwards pin the lace on the linen


covered board, insert pin in every


open loop to keep the pattern clean.
Year: 1873

President Grant and his cabine
were present the other day at the
transfer of the remains of the late Sec
retary of War, John A. Rawlins, from
the receiving vault to their last resting
place in Oak Hill Cemetery. George.
town.


After the burial, the President plan
ted all evergreen over the remains of
his late chief-of-stafi, which was =
touching evidence of respect from the
Chief Magistrate to as brave and chiy-
alrous spirit az ever lived.
Year: 1873

A great deal is said and written


about farmers homes; how to make


them attractive, and how to keep tho
boys Oh the farm. Little Of it proves
seed sown upon good ground, import


ant subject as il is. It needs expert
ence in this as in othermatters to make
correct decisions as to the elements
necessary in farmers home and life
TO make them attractive to YOUTH


Having just passed the meridian be-
tween youth and manhood, think


myself qualified to name some Of the
true elements of success in this line.


In the first place, young boys should
not be overwOrked, for nothing will
sooner or more certainly. ALLEVIATE
them from home and the farm. Be-
lieying both to be only places Of toll
and confinement, they seek at their
earliest opportunity for some more
congenial sphere of labor, and leave
the farm and home to degenerate.
Boys should have time for recreation,
and when they work, such work as
will interest them. They should be
allowed full advantage of all school
privileges, with means for study, and
willing assistance at home. Books,
papers, etc, of proper--not at all se-
rious-character should be provided,
and taste for study and reading thus
early inculcated, engaging their minds
and keeping them closed to the gilt
tering illusions of the world. The
house should not be made prison, but
place of unlimited freedom in proper
games and amusements, with the fash
Of laughing eyes to light its rooms, the
Goals of affection to warm its hearth,
mirth and wit to cheer the occupants.
At the table instead of grim silence let
the thoughts have vent converse upon
matters of general, personal or public
interest Il discuss the topic points of
the day, and the affairs Of the FARM
Keep the house and grounds, after
they are tastefnlly laid out, in thorough
repair let order and neatness prevail
in both, and keep the daily, monthly
and yearly work systematically ar
ranged and performed. Educate the
children in religious as we'll as secular
affairs, and seek 10 instil habit of
regular attendance upon divine SER
vice. Solicit and engage the fullest
confidence in all matters, either of
great or little Importance. Preserve
unity in family relations, letting no
bad example of the parent meet the
eyes of the children, and show dis
Greet liberality of opinion in all mat
ters. The girls may do good deal
toward keeping the boys at home, for
II they try to make the indoor affairs
interesting, pleasant and agreeable
which is the natural sphere OF her sex
the boys will appreciate their Efforts
aud he more contented at home.
Year: 1873

For the third time Edward $. Stokes
is on trial for the murder of Fisk. The
prosecution claim to have better and
more convincing evidence than hereto
fore. The result may be considered
doubtful simply because the current
Of justice has become so corrupted In
the great city Of New York. 1t is,
however no'ieeabiy true that of late
justice has been dispensed in that city
with more rigor than 1t used TO be.
However the issue may be, II ia Ger.
tain that throughout the country judg.
ment of guilty, BY the public opinion
has long since been pronounced, and
is still adhered to. One thing Is Ger.
tain, that should conviction ensue, nc
executive interference need be feared
on the part OF the Governor.
Year: 1873

THE Protestant Alliance, now in
session at the city of New York. has
an immense attendance. The numbers
have become so great that il ia found
necessary to divide the body, and have
various sessions at the same time in
different places in the city. A contin-
nally growing interest is manifested,
and the meeting is likely to prove the
nost.important assemblage of Protest
ants ever held in this country II it
shall serve to break down all denomi-
national chickering's and want of per-
feet harmony between them, il will
serve q good end.


Gradually for years more perfect
freedom and harmony has grown up in
the Protestant world, and this meeting
of eminent Protestants from all parts
of the world and interchange of views
must have strong tendency to fur
ther this reform.
Year: 1873

The Icelanders are beginning TO
emigrate quite extensively to the Uni.
ted States. They are said to resemble
the Scotch in appearance, and are a


bright. clean, and healthy looking
class of people.
Year: 1873

Some people are We think, foolishiy
advocating "a return 10 specie pay
ments at this time. The reason that
we have come down so near il, chat
now in the disturbed condition of the
finances, the step might be taken with
but little more trouble arising from it
than we now experience. We cannot
but think that this is very erroneous.
The trouble now is that the public
confidence is wanting. 1t il this want
hatreally makes most OF the difficulty.
With such q feeling abroad. is it
not fair to conclude that this want OF
confidence would be greatly enhanced
We believe that if resumption was
now commenced 1t would only add
fuel to the flame, and everybody
would distrust everybody, becanse
doubtful whether they could weather
the pressure.
Year: 1873




to-day. would like TO go 10 the
stockade. feel that IL | criminate
other parties it weuld not amount to
anything.


SEE 1T TOO LATE NOW.
that our chief men were not at the
bottom of the affair, and that they did
not take such prominent part in
massacre as the young men. | am
young-I know but little. When
| see anything with my eyes know
it.


All the presents they received had
no influence on them, and they suspect
ed Candy and the commissioners of
treachery, and got up big mad"
Boston then made long harrangue,
In which he tried to show that Jack
had no share in the massacre, and that
he had worked very hard in keeping
the young men quiet. He appeared
to lay all the blame on Bogus, and also
said that Bogus slept In the white
camp the night before the massacre in
order to disarm any suspicious Gen.
eral Candy might have had about their
intentions. Bogus thought Candy,
Meacham, Gillem, and Thomas were
powerful men, and that their death
would satisfy them. cWhen they saw
Dyer coming in place of Gillem they
decided TO kill him also. When Bo-
gus came in, the evening before the
massacre, he told Riddles squaw he
was going to kill the four, and she
said, "Go and kill them" 81 am tell.
ing what | know to be true; nothing
more"


CAPTAIN JACK THEN WANTED
Scar-faced Charley turned over 10 his
place, so that he could live and take
care of his family. This modest re.
quest rather amused the spectators
and, to Jacks disgust, did not receive
Year: 1873

notice Of the contents Of packages carried
by them, they must have right to refuse
TO receive packages unless their contents
are known. It would be unreasonable to
require them in that case TO accept as con-
elusive in every instance the information
given by the owner, they must be at liberty
whenever in doubt Os to the exact right
of inspection Of the contents as Condi-
tiOn OF carriage. But the doctrine which
would lead to such course Of business
would cause great Inconvenience and sell
dom accomplish any good. Fortunately
the law Is not 80 unreasonable and does
not enforce such doctrine, and tho con-
clusiOn Is that the carrier Is not chargea-
bic with notice Of the contents OF pack
ages and should not be held liable for an
act done without his fault.


No. 1903, State Of South Carolina eD rel
Wagner O.. Treasurer Of Charleston Co.
The question in this case was whether
tho tax officer was bound 10 accept the
bills OF the Bank of South Caroline In
payment Of taxes, the allegation Being
that by its charter the bills Of the bank
were 10 be receivable for oil dues to the
State. The County Treasurer answered
that the bills were Issued In 1901, and
were in aid of the rebellion, and were
therefore not legal tender; and secondly,
that the clause Of the charter under which
payment was rendered had been repealed.
The first question was found by the jury
in favor OF the bank, but the Court held
that the clause requiring the State to re.
ceiye the bills for taxes was subsequently,
repealed. This ruling is sustained here
and judgment affirmed.


TIE POSTAL CAR CONTROVERSY.


The Postmaster General has prepared
a letter to the railroad presidents, ex.
pressing his readiness to appear before
the Senate special committee, and at the
same time they shall be present to state
their arguments on that particular ques.
tiOn.
Year: 1873

THE LATE EXECUTIVE ORDER Of the
President prohibiting all persons In the
government service from holding local OIL
state offices will shortly be so modified In
respect to poStmasters that any Of the lat
ter who receive less than 81 900 may hold
local offices. As the order now stands nc
postmaster whose salary exceeds 5000 car
hold local Office.
Year: 1873

The New York Express gets of the
following:


TOT dream Of milestone abou' your
neck is sign Of what you may expect il
you marry an cxtravagant woman.


1t is very lucky to dream that you pay
for thing twice, ever afterwards you will
probably take care to have your bills re.
ccipted.


For n person il embarrassed circum.
stances to dream that he is arrested isyery
fortunate, for it is warning for him on
no account to accept bill.


10 dream Of fire is sign SO that-ii
you are wisc-yop will see that the lights
in your house are out before ycu 60 tc
bed.


To dream that your ncse is red to the
tip is au intmatlop that you had better
cave brandy for water.


To dream Of having great number oi
servants is--madness.


To dream Of bear b,.okens mischief,
which your vision 6hOws you is bruin.


When fashionable young lady dreams
of filbertS. is o sign thatiher thoughts arc
running on the colonel.


If you dream Of clothes, is warning
not to go to law. for BY the rule Of con
traries, sou will be sure Of a non suit


When young lady dreams Of coffin
it betokens that she would instantly dis
continue tight stays and always 60 warm
ly clad in wet weather.
Year: 1873

accomplished, or sure that another day
will do it. Fatigued they are, but
amused with their round, and full of
pleasant thoughts aha words. Everything
"favors them," because they carry in their
disposition and manner tho assurance OF
pleasant treatment. Such buyers find
always just the things they want about
them, in furniture, wardrobe and kitchen.
The world is smootheo for them, not
simply because they arc good,tempercd,
but because they let their good temper be
evident, and are thoughtful for all persons
with whom they are brought into contact.
And there are men of a like pleasant ex-
perience. These have learned the proper
way of treating things and persons-not
demanding but reguestipgMnot crOwding
themselves through the world, but watch>
ing faeile openings, and gliding through
them.


There are business men and women
who make fortunes siGply by civility,
Their wares or their services are no better
probably than the stcck in trade of their
clusty ncighbors. Bat, having under.
taken any business, or once adopted
profession, they are wise enough to
know that whatever is to be done success
fully must lie done with good glace and
with good will. They do not show by
their behavior that they consider anybody
Ia intruder, but act in tho, persuasion
that everybody may be made friendly.
They do not treat people as tho ugh they
were in hurry to be done with them at
cnce and forever; but as though even a
casual caller may be cultivated into an ac>
quaintance and made constant customer.
To neglect tho small courtesies of life is
to ensure neglect for yourself. And the
reason that soms persons are successful is
that they invite strangers to become
friends by civility, while others repel
even riends by the want Of courtesy.
Year: 1873

Somebody wrote to the editor Of pa
per in Norristown to ask how he would
"brcak an OK" The editor replied as
follows: IF only one cx, good way
would be to hoist him by means Of long
CLAIM attached to his tail, to the top of a
pole forty feet from the ground. Then
hoist him BY rope tied to his horns to an
other pole. Then descend on his back n
FIVE ton pile driver, aud if that don't break
him, let him start country newspaper
and trust people for subscription. One Of
the two ways win do,t sure"
Year: 1873

Its no use, the poisonous hair prepara-
tions have had their day and done their
mischief Now comes along NATURE S
HAIR RESTORATIVE, a perfectly clear ar
ticle. which restores gray hair and keeps
the head in healthy condition. See ad-
yertisement
Year: 1873

The wife of Socrates was said to be a
great scold. Had her husband furnished
her with Renne's Pain Killing Magic Oil
to cure painful toothache and headache,
she would, no doubt, have been one of the
best women of that age, and prevented him
from being homesick.
Year: 1873

ToILING AND MoTLING. those whose
lot it is to labor, there are few trials more
terrible than the loss, even partial, of mu
cular power. Muscular power is the la
boring man S capital. To lose this is to
lose his all. In one sense, indeed, every
laboring man loses his strength. The very
act of laboring is simply the giving out OF
strength. But where there is sound
health, there is taking in of strength also
namely through food sound health im
plies sufficient digestive power and thi'
renders available the strength stored VI
| in food. Without this, it cannot be mad'
available. That an industrious laborer i
not in want of food itself may be taken 70
granted. The cause of his failing strength
then, must be looked for in the want Q
sufficient digestive power. DIR. Gottlie
Fisch's Bitters was compounded to remed
this very short coming and experlenc
has proved that it is just the thing to do it


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