smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1873

A NEW USE FOR STREET sPRISKLERs.-lt is
suggested that the street sprinklers can be made
an effective sanitary agent with very little
trouble, and really the wonder is that nobody
has thought OF it before. 1t is found that by
mixing in the water the salts OF sodium and
calcium, the rapidity Of the evaporation is ar
rested and the streets are rendered damp enough
for hours to lay the dust. and rendered much
more comfortable on hot day, while the at
mosphere is less humid. This effects great
SAVING IN water, and is in other ways beneficial
The utility can be carried step farther. how
ever, as it would be easy and practicable 10 dis
tribute with the water some simple and power
fu disinfectant which would gradually percolate
into the beds OF filth beneath the cobble stones,
and destroy one source Of disease. The idea is
certainly worth the attention of the health
boards in all cities and towns.
Year: 1873

Mr.. JOHN SMITH has just made us friendly
call. He had just returned from Kalamazoo
where he came into possession Of very valuable
information to the farming community, and,
being aware that we take lively interest in all
new and valuable improvements which lessen
the labor and toll of the work OF the farm. be
hastened 70 put Us in possession OF his new &C.
quirements Of knowledge, which he feels fully
assured may be relied on, as he derived all his
information through reliable and trustworthy
sources.


1t appears that while IN Kalamazoo be fell in
with Joseph Jones, worthy ard influential
resident Of that place, who informed him (Smith)
that he had just returned from visit at Detroit
where he met gentleman named Brown, who
was just up from Buffalo, who had made the
acquaintance of one Prof. Bibbins, who learned.
while on brief business vsit to New York.
that distinguished English gentleman had ar
rived in that city by the last steamer, and on
which q very intelligent Scotch land owner Lad
also embarked for America, who in a confden-
tial conversation informed him (the English
mani that while in Liverpool the principle OF a
new invention. which was destined to work an
entire revolution in the routine OF farm work,
had been explained to him by distinguished
parsonage, who had derived his information
from clerk in one Of the great commercial
houses of that city. who had overheard a con-
versation on the Importance OF the new inven-
ton by an ex-Cabinet Minister and a member
Of Parliament while trausacting some business
with his principal, which Was to the effect that
a countrymsn had discovered the new principle,
the Government on the condition tina. he made
public his new discovery. We feel under deep
obligations to Mr.. Smith, and hope be Will call
again.
Year: 1873

To he Editor ofate Commercial:


The annual election Of School Commissioners
is at hand, and needs he attention of all good
citizens. There is not more important part of
the public business than the management of
the schools, and it is great and grievous error,
when, through neglect of those who are most
interested, the charge OF them falls into the
hands Of mere politicians, or Of irresponsible
men.


No field of service for the public good offers
less temptation to engage in II for selfish ends |,
or better opportunity for sef-sacrifcing efforts
for the good Of Others But let the people in the
several Wards use their best Judgment IN the
selection OF conscientious, faithful and compe
tent men. to fill these posts OF trust,-not of
proft,-and support them in raising and keeping
the schools at a higher standard Of efficiency
than they have yet attained. 1t is very pleas
ant thing TO have commendation from the Gov
ernor and the Legislature for our "Model School
System !" but 1t is better thing to do our best
to make the schools real power OF good in the
community, 30 that the children Of to-day may
hereafter rise up and call them blessed.


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Year: 1873

ANOTHER ASCENT BY PROF. DONALDSON - HIS
BREAK-NEoK PERFORMANCES AT GREAT ALTI-


TUDEs.


Prof W. H. Donaldson, the great aeronaut
voyager of Reading made another ascent in his
Magenta on Monday afternoon. He had been
long delayed by inolement weather, but he fin
ally determined to make his voyage which he
did, although the elements were threatening at
the time, A Reading paper thus speaks of his
performances in mid-air


'' 1t was the most interesting and graceful
ascension ever witnessed in the city. While as
cending, the intrepid aeronaut waved his hand
kerchief to the multitude, with the most perfect
ease and grace, and upon reaching an altitude
of several hundred feet be revolved round
and round, and gracefully took his seat upon
the bar. After short rest the aeronaut pro-
ceeded to go through the most frightful gympas-
tic feats While the balloon was making it's way
to the clouds, and when a Thousand feet in the
air, Donaldson placed the bar under his back
and with hands and feet extended, presented a
picture frightful in the extreme A few moments
later, and he performed one OF the most reckless
and blood-curdling feats ever attempted by man.
From the position Of lying on the trapeze he
dropped backward, head first, and caught himself
by his toes, and thus hanging, head downward,
he assembled high in the air still waving his hand
kerchief to the horror-etricken multitude below


Upon reaching an altitude OF half mile, Dom
aldson was seen mounting the rigging Of his ba-
loon when he proceeded TO dress himself. His
actions were plainly visible through a strong
Held glass. The process Of putting Of panta-
looms, vest and coat while standing upon ba-
loon ring, half a mile high, is a sight as novel
aud interesting as it is reckless and dangerous.
The balloon took Southwesteriy course and
when last seen entering heavy rain cloud it
had encountered q different current and veered
around to the Northeast


The balloon lighted at South Bethlehem, and
the Prof. took the cars for home at once, where
complimentary benefit was given him at Mish-
ler6 AcAdemy laat night He here related his
experiences in his aerial voyage.


Prof. Donaldson is preparing to make trans
Atlantic voyage, and will start in early summer.
Efforts are being made by the business men Of
Norfolk, Va, TO have the ascension made from
lat city.
Year: 1873

AN EFFORT TO ESTABLISH CHURCH IN WILMINGTON.


Tie Swedes in this city and vicinity are about
to purchase the chapel at Sth and Monroe
streets, lately occupied by the West Presbyteri-
an church, but now used as a carpenter shop.
The proposed church will be of the Evangelical
Lutheran denomination. 1t is the purpose OF the
Swedes to raise all the money they can among
themselves, but they will be compelled to rely
in part, upon the people of our city. They have
come here, for the most part without MEANS
not be slow or sparing in their contributions in
aid Of such laudable enterprise as church ex-
tension.
Year: 1873

The GRANDEUR OF SoNG.-God has made
the whole earth vocal with sweet sounds.
The untraveled forest echoes the notes of
the wild birds, and the habitations of men
are made glad by the songs of the domes-
icared feathered minstres. But above all /,
the human voice, which combines t. e highest
charms of sweet sounds with the inspiration
of thought, is given for no ordinary purpose
of human pleasure. Its whisper of affection,
how grateful; its expression of religious de-
wilton, how exhal.ed; its soace in trouble,
how dear; its participation in joy, how un-
speakable Vocal music IS the heritage of
all classes. The palace may be furnished
with instruments of superior tone and work
manship; but the cottage may vie with the
palace in the rich tones of the voice, and the
extent of its compass. So, while the difficult
score of some elaborate piece may be executed
with finished exactness by the inmate of a
palatal mansion, winning the commentator
of courtly auditors, tie simple song of the
peasant GIRL as honeward she comes from
the meadows, shall win the silent admiration
of those whose progress is arrested as they
listen to the voice whose liquid notes intoxi-
cate the ear The language of song is the
language of heaven The deep emotions
that stirred the soil of lsrael's Shepherd King
could only find fitting expression in words to
which bis harp could form an accompaniment
and lis voice in psalmody give utterance.-
E. s. Metcalf, u, The Dec. Folio.
Year: 1873

The intelligent horse says the Ttlf Field
Farm, very often sympathizes with animals


in distress. About year ago, a dog was
set upon by crowd of cruel boys, and pelted
with sticks and tones. The poor dog had
given no offence, but this mattered not. H.
tried to escape from his tormentors, and had
nearly succeeded in doing so, when stone
hurled with great violence struck him on the
fore leg, bruising the flesh and tracturing the
bone. The animal howed pteously, but
none Of his prosecutors went to his relief
Having injured him. they turned coldy and
carelessly away and left him to his fate. The
dog limped into the stable of Mr.. Edward
Fitzpatrick, moaning piteously. In one of
horse, of more Than ordinary intelligence.
The distress of the dog seemed to move the
heart otthe horse pity. lie bent his head,
caressed the canine, and inspected the broken
leg. Then wi h his fore feet he pushed some
clean straw into one corner of his stall and
made soft bed on which the dog was induc
ed to lay himself down. A close and
afiectionate intimacy was at once established
between the horse and the dog. The horse
was being largely fed on bran mash, and one
day when receiving his feed thinking the dog
might be hungry, the equine bowed his head
caught the canine gently by the skin of the
neck, and with his teeth lifted him into the
trough or box. The dog fell too with a
hearty will, which shows that his hungsr
was great, and that his gratitude was equal
to his appetite. Days and weeks passed ,
and the dog and horse continued firm friends
The bran mash fed them both, and the in
valid grew strong and fat on the wholesome
diet. AT night the two animals thus
strangely bought together slept in the most
loving manner. The horse would arrange a
soft bed for the dog, and then lay down and
tenderly encrcle the canine form with one of
hes fore legs. 1t is seldom that such a
beautiful and authentic incident is brought
10 our notice The horse showed for the
unfortunate dog more of that feeling which we
term humanity than did the dozen lusty
youths who were presumed to walk in the


image of their God Nay, it look the poor
victim of mans persecution to its heart an2
home, and tenderly nursed The same back to
health and strength.
Year: 1873

The newspaper is just AS necessary to tit
a man for his true position in life as food or
raiment. Show us ragged, barefoot boy
rather than an ignorant one His head will
cover his feet in after life if he is well supplied
with newspapers. Show us the child who il
eager for newspapers. He will make the
man of mark in after life if you crafty thai
desire for knowledge Other things being
equal, it is rule that never fails. Give the
children newspapers.
Year: 1873




A full board was present yesterday
afternoon. a8s


The Mayor reported $35 received
from fines and other sources.


The Marshal advised the purchase
of six lanterns for the police; and that
the nuisance on Spring street near the
stables, would bel abated. Accepted
and adopted.


The City Attorney in the. case of
DubOrdieu, advised arrangements for
an appeal, If it was rendered necessary
by the decision Of the Supreme Court.
Ordered.


The Board Of Public Works reported
that they had ordered the parapet on
the culvert of ninth street; and ad-
vised that Mrs. Stearns be notified
that she is encroaching on Main street
with the fence she is building; and
also those persons contiguous to her.
They also reported that they had re-
ceived proposals for grading ninth
street, and that Handley's bid was
the lowest-$8OO; they advised that the
bid be accepted, and the work compile
ted in one month from the date of
contract. They announced that they
had received notice from Dunkleber-
ger, Mallard and Scott, that they are
willing to grade their fronts.


The report was accepted and the con-
tract ordered to the lowest bidder,
provided he looked to the property
owners for pay.


An ordinance was passed to provide
for sidewalk on the south east side
of Spring street, between Market and
First, and bids ordered.


The1application of r. M. Widney,
for q railway franchise was reported
back from q Special Committe, with
the recommendation that it be granted.
The report was accepted and the Com
mittee discharged.


An ordinance was then read for the
above franchise. The road is run
from the conjunction of Main and
Spring; along Spring to First; down
First to Fort; down Fort to Fourth;
down Fourth to Hill; down Hill to
Fifth; down Fifth to Olive; down
Olive to Sixth; thence to the property
of T. w. Temple. The road to be COM
pleted in one year; the applicant to
pave and macadamize the road. The
rate of fare never to exceed ten cents,
and the road to pay an annual tax Of
$40 for each car. The applicant to
have the Main street franchise, pro-
viding it should become null and void.
The ordinance was referred to COM
mittee for further consideration.


The Committee on Land, to whom
was referred the petition of J. M.
Griffith, advised that it be granted.
The report was accepted and deed
ordered.


A petition for defining the limits
and grades of Hope street from Temple
to Fifth; Charity from Temple to
Sixth; Second from Hope; and Fourth
from Hill to Hope; was received and
ordered carried out.


A petition asking for the opening of
O street on the crest of the hill, be-
tween Hope and Charity streets, was
received, and the City Attorney Or
dered to draft an ordinance in con-
formity with the grades and lines of
the street.


The City Surveyor was instructed to
define the line of Alameda street
through the property of Mr.. Coronel.


Other important matters were
reached, but after the departure of the
HERALD reporter. -
Year: 1873

THIRD and last arrival of the latest
styles in Millinery Goods from the East, at the
New York Store; as to so per cent. given to all
purchasers at the Great Closing Out Sale.


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Year: 1873

RA- The tide of immigration is steadily set
ting in, and the first thing eastern people do
Is to throw away their New York Hats and buy
a new one of DESMOND. They say there is no
comparison between the two.
Year: 1873

LITTLE Rock, August 2l.-Advices
from Perry county state that after the
eonstable's posse who were endeavoring
to arrest Maneese and his party for their
attack upon Mathews and the super
visors of the court, had dispersed,
Maneese and his gang with a crowd
of about thirty men, entered Perry
vile and took possession of the court
house, swearing they would kill forty
men for the killing of Pigg. Super
visors Price and Holmes, for fear of per-
sonal violence, left the town, and are
now in the city to lay the facts before
the governor. They declare it is unsafe
for them to return without protection.
1t is understood that Adjutant- General
Bishop will leave for the scene of dis
turbance in the morning.
Year: 1873

THE State Grange has designated the
Favmers' Union as the Grange organ, in
stead Of the ADVANCE, which thus becomes
the Grange Decline.-G Goodhue County Repub-
lican. ssc- ..5 :


Now won't the Republican please tell the
truth once in while just for the sake Of
variety. We can conceive of no reason
why it published the above falsehood ex-
eept it be a little petty malice toward The
GRANGE ADVANCE, because the Republicans
subscription list perhaps has been grow
ing less ever since the establishment OF
the ADVANCE. The falsehood repeated in
the above extract was undoubtedly first
given currency by the editor Of the Farmers
Union, but had been corrected by the St.
Paul Press, and The GRANGE ADVANCE. be-
fore the Republican was published But
the Republican was so tickled with the idea
that The GRANGE ADVANCE was to" become
the Grange Decline" that it could not give
up the blessed hope all of sudden. and so
it published falsehood. Perhaps by next
week it will be able to retract the lie. We
shall see. In the mean time, much as we
dislike to blast the Republican new born
hope that the ADVANCE is in decline, the
truth compels us to say that every working
day of the week swells the subscription
list of THE GRANGE ADVANCE. Thanks to
it's brave and earnest friends.
Year: 1873




MEssRs. ED1roRs II notice an invita-
ton in your valuable paper to farmers to
write for its columns. Thinking something
from Valley Grange would be acceptable
1 will try my Impractical hand in the art.
Valley Grange is in running order. Our
last meeting passed off very pleasantly and
agreeably to all present. The Grange pur-
poses to meet the first Monday evening in
each month in the school house in District
No. II. Members Of other Oranges are COR
daily invited to attend. By the way, it is
very amusing to hear the remarks made
about the Oranges by some people who are
dependent on the farmers for the money
they make. Not long since one Of these
sage individuals remarked: go let them
work, they will come to naught soon. The
farmers are too ignorant, and too selfish to
combine" Brother farmers, let US brighten
up our intellects by meeting in the Grange
Year: 1873

The ebulitions Of spleen and jealousy
exhibited in the last issue Of the Goodhue
County Republican, towards the ADVANCE is
one OF the most contemplate and drivel-
ing efforts have ever met with of one pa
per endea voring to injure another. The
editor Of that paper must be compound
of malignity, jealousy and hate, that I
should hope for humanity's sake would be
very seldom found. 1t is villainous COM
pound, and all should give it a wide BERTH
He should remember that s'Lies, like
chickens, come home to roost.'' By the
way, Mr.. Editor, the Secretary Of the State
Grange owes it to the friends of the AD-
VANCE and the "Order'' generally to re-
buke the editor of the Farmers Union for
making garbled statement Of the pro-
ceedings Of the State Grange, in not pub
fishing the resolution Of the Grange in re-
gard to official organs. Bro. Abernethy
must not let jealousy take possession Of
him, and we will help our mite to support
his paper as we'll as the ADVANCE, as we
need them both we must '' dwell together
in unity"


Do right, be just, and fear not. "United
we stand, divided we fall.'' Let us always
tell things as they occur, then nothing or
nobody will be misrepresented heart
burnings and ill feeling will be unknown in
our Order May peace be our heritage.


"UNCLE TOM"
Year: 1873

VOOuHUE, DcC .1St, 1Clo


EDlroRs OF THE GRANGE ADVANCE:


Having taken your excellent paper since
its first issue, and as like it very much,
have helped to spread it among the Patrons
and farmers here. l like the stand you
take on the great question of the day,
Who shall rule-the laboring masses or the
moneyed few? desire to contribute what
I can to help in the good cause. 1t seems a
good time to be thinking something about
law-making, just now, and see that the
Grange in Featherstone is not quite satis-
fed with last winters law in relation to
cattle and fences. Now had hoped that
this question was at rest, and we should
be allowed to try and see how it would
work to let every man take care of his own
cattle. They seem to like that part of it,
but want division fence. Now if I un-
derstand it, one Of the objects of that law
is to save the expense of fencing, or throw
it on to those who want a fence. Now to
explain, if own twenty head of cattle. and
my neighbor B. has nothing but his horses,
which he keeps up all the time, he says
he wont raise cattle, and his wheat, oats
and barley will not come on to my land and
why should he be compelled to fence to
keep my cattle off his land? get the
profit on the cattle, not he. Why should
he build the fence? But says one, it is the
line what Of it? will not few stakes
tell us where it is? But I may want the
feed there for my cattle in the fall very
we'll then, should put up the fence myself,
as I have the benefit of it and not my
neighbor; if my neighbor wants to pasture
next to me we may mutually agree to put
up fence. But pray tell me by what
right can l claim that the law shall oblige
neighbor B., who does not want fence,
to help me to make a pasture for my cattle.
But says another, good line fences make
good neighbors. Will it not do just as
we'll to have them. around my cattle as to
have them just on the line and here is
the saving; we can fence in what cattle
we want cheaper than we can fence our
whole farms. We have had division
fence-law, and has it made division fences?
No. Go all over the country and not one
fourth Of the farms have such fences.
What is the reason? Why the scarcity of
timber. Will it be any plentier? Not very
soon think. Why then shall we not try
the new law we have tried the old one,
and we have no line fences that are worth
the name in two-thirds of the county.
Why then try to 60 back. to the old plan of
trying to make B. help to take care of AS
cattle. But am reminded that this letter
is getting long. Yours truly,


4|/ E. G. WRIGHT.


-Whitcomb and the Republican both say
they did not mean II. 70 We paee.
Year: 1873

We give portion of the address Of Mr..
Dennelly before the State Grange, in this
issue, and will give the rest in the next
Let no one fail to read this energetic and
eloquent speech.
Year: 1873

LONG BRANCH, August 81, 1878.


The memorable August storm, 80 unusually Sc
we're and protracted cut the Long Branch season
In two at the middle, and although there has been
great revival during the hot weather of the past
ten days, the life and spirit OF the first half has
never been thoroughly revived since the rude in
terruption. Some OF the hotels already show in
dications Of q clearing out and next week viii
no doubt take away many Of the families who have
been here since the commencement OF the season.
Nevertheless the new arrivals are not inconsidera-
BILE, and the weather Is the most delightful that
has been enjoyed here since the early part OF June.
From present indications September will be most
enjoyable month at the seaside; neither too warm
nor too COOL and as the accomm odatons at the
hotels are much better than during the more
crowded time, people will display good sense who
determine to spend the next four weeks at the
Branch. September and october are, indeed, in
the opinion oil many, the most delightful months OIL
the twelve here and many OF the cottage residents
are accustomed now to extend their summer
journ on the beach up to November. The days are
not so oppressvely warm as In July and August,
and the evenings are especially beautiful. There
is no doubt that q large number of persons will
soon discover the attractions OF Long Branch In
these later months OF the season and viii either
the Branch as the closing up OF their round OF
visits.


GAY TIME AT THE OCEAN HOUSE.


so far as the ocean Hotel IS concerned, one
might well have supposed the season to have been
at its nelgnt yesterday ana to-uay, from Tue num-
ber Of the guests and the gay time they nave been
enjoying. The hop last night, for the beneht OF
Professor Ruttledge, VINO has acted as Master OF
the Ceremonies during the season at that hotel,
was unusually successful Tne rooms were
crowded, the costumes exceedingly elegant the
company unexceptionable, and what was better
for the beneficiary, the subscriptions reached
the handsome amount OF 81, 500. Yesterday there
was an excursion OF Philadelphians to the East
End Hotel and some fifteen hundred persons re-
mained over until this evening. Last night they
were out on serenading tour, visiting tne ocean,
States and the Metropolitan, Cs well as several
private individuals, including the President, Mr.
Childs and Mr. John r. Chamberlain.


THR PRESIDENT AND HIs FAMILY


will probably remain ct the Branch until the last
week OF September, but President Grant viii visit
washing ton next week. Commissioner Van Mort
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