smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1875

Our TELL-TALE LRs.-I have no.
ticed that the lips become more or less
contracted ID the course of years in
proportion as they are accustomed to
express good humor and generosity or
peevishness and a contracted mind.


Remark the effort which moment of


iil-tempemper or grudgingness has


upon the lips, and judge what may be
expected from an habituaI use of such
movements. Remark the reverse, and
make a similar Judgment. The mouth
is the lankest part Of the face: it
can't in the least conceal its sensa.
tions. We can neither hide ill-temper
with it, or good we can affect what
we please, but atfectation will not help
US. In a wrong cause it will only
make our obeerVers resent the en-
deaVOr to impose upon them. The
mouth is the seat Of one class of emo
tiOns, as the eyes are Of another or,
rather, It expresses the emotions, but
in greater detail and with more ire
pressible tendency to be in motion, 1t
is the region of smiles and dimples,
and of trembling tenderness; Of a
sharp sorrow, or full breathing joyi
of candor, of reserve, of anxious care,
or liberal sympathy. The mouth, out
of its many sensibiIities, may be fan
cied throwing up one great expression
into the eye-as. many lights in city
reflect broad lustre into the heavens.
Year: 1875

NOVELTY IN SURyEYING.-The delicate
chemical balance has been added to the list
Of surveyors instruments. By the aid of
this instrument. the number of acres in an
irregular shaped surface may be accurately
computed. The method by which this is
applied is simple enough. The plan Of the
desired territory having been frat measured
and reduced by scale to paper, is then cut
out and carefully weighed. 4 portion of the
same paper-that is, paper OF the same weight
and thickness-is then cut to size that viii
represent one acre, and its weight recorded.
By dividing the weight of the paper which
represents, in outline, the whole sections sur
yeyed, by the weight of that which repre-
cents the number of acres and fractions Of sn
acre in the whole This way of measuring
surface gives less trouble, less calculation,
and less liability to error, than any other
cssT method.
Year: 1875

DESIGNATING GRAvE.-An act of out
rageous and hideOus vandalism was recently
perpetrated upon the remains of Gen. Howell
Kinds, buried in GreenVille, Mississippi The
vault which contained his coffin was broken
into, his body taken out and his right hand
cut off. For this strange and unnatural crime
no other motive can be found save the super
stitious idea that a certain bone in the right
hand of q dead man is powerful !" charm "
for conjuring. No ring or other valuable
was upon the body when buried, and there
fore no mercenary motive can De assigned FOR
this desecration OF the graye-Dothing could
have inspired the deed but the horrible infat-
uation Of the con njurer.
Year: 1875

WHY STEINBERGER WENT TO TIE NAVI-
GATOR IsI.ANDs.-AIl the void and the rest
of mankind have heard how Colonel A 3.
Steinberger was Transported from San Fran
cisco TO the Navigator Islands in a mau-of-
war belonging TO the United States, taking
with him couple Of bronze cannon and
lot OF second hand mnskets. On arriving
there he at once reconstructed the Govern
ment, establishing two Kings, who are TO
bear sway alternately, and making himself
Prime Minister for life, with handsome in
come of the public revenue; and Steinberger
will certainly take care to collect it. The
mystery of these proceedings has puzzled the
curious very much, and some have seen in
them the symptoms of a deep political intri-
que. The truth is that Steinberger was sent
away in this style to get rid of him. He is
an old army officer, and was Quartermas-
ter or something of that sort ont on the Pa
cific coast when Sam Grant, as S.einberger
still likes TO call him, was sent out there
twenty odd years ago. lie is very talkative
fellow, knows lot of stories about Sam, and
tells them with dramatic effect. One Of his
fayOrite narratives is how Sam had the deli
rum tremens one time going down the Co
lumbia river, and jumged overheard from
the steamboat TO swim ashore, a mile or so
away, and was fshed out with difficulty.
OF course, such stories as these are not agree
able TO our h0nored President, and Steinberg-
er, whom he once loved, became a bore and
terror. His feeling was heightened cOnsid-
erably by the fact that Steinberger was given
to iutimating at times that he was still the
holder of pecnniary obligation for about
$3.50 of money lent to Sam Grant in those
early days, and which would now amount to
a neat little sum if 1t were to be paid, princi-
pal and interest. No patriot can deny that
these facts afford sufficient reason for get
ting rid Of Steinberger, and for sending him
off TO the South Seas in a Government yes
sci. The chanse Is that he will presently be
killed and eaten by the people he has under
taken TO govern and that will be the end of
old Steinberger and of Sam Grants affliction.
-Nstc IOrk Stnl.
Year: 1875

TmSKiSG.-It is only by thinking that a
man can know himself. Yet all other knOwl-
edge without this is splendid Ignorance. Not
3 glance merely, much close examination
will be requisite, for the forming of trne
opinion Of your own powers. Ignorance and
self conceit always tend TO make you over
rate your personal ability-as slight degree
of knowledge may make timia ssii.a pass
upon himself too humble Judgment. 1t is
only by thinking. and much impartial obser-
walton, that man can discover his real dis
position. \ hasty temper only supposes itself
properly alive; an indolent indulger iHiag
ines he is as active as any one; but by close
and seTere examination each may discover
something nearer the truth.
Year: 1875

An exchange puts it thus pertinenily or
impertinently, as readers may determine ior
themselves: "Grant has been guilty OF the
great indiscretion Of taking three honest men
into his cabinet, and this is likely TO give him
trouble" It cannot be urged against Grant
that such indiscretions have been his rule.
Year: 1875

The suns not sleeping in tho shade
Earth's rnvsrso for slnmher made,
Mid the myriads Of the night
Upward speeds pearl of light.
And the soul divine in man,
In the Lords eternal plan,
Wakes in life's heroic strength,
Wakes and brings its day at length.
Not sound along the shore
Meets Ticondcrogas roar,
Lost itself DER wooded hill,
Mingled, il as silence still.
Still as creeping hunters tread
Whom the panther track has led,
Still as traitors subtle breath
In the presence near of death
Still as children bustling fast
Till the inner gate is passed,
While but one II sword did draw
And waved it back and then, Hurra
Twas the suns young glory made
Morning bright from mountain shade,
Twas the might of hosts in one
Met the splendor of the sun.
Music thrill'd and cannon spoke
Signal of submission broke.
Scarlet coat and glittering gun
shone with light Of trophies won.
'Tis not now the blood we shed
Saves the glory of tho Jnnl
No, soldier but the throb VIC share
Gives the mighty day IN heir.
Year: 1875

Some ingenious observer has discovered
that there is a remarkable resemblance
between baby and wheat, since it is
Graded, then thrashed, and finally be-
comes the flower of the family.
Year: 1875

1t appears that this customs district is not to
escape from the retrenchment policy entered
upon by Secretary Bristow. Expenses are to
be cut down, salaries reduced and officers dis
charged in all cases where such measures are
practicable. The Portland Custom House
could not hope to escape the general cutting
down. If any such hope was cherished it has
proved fallacious. Orders came to the Custom
House last Saturday to discharge one deputy
collector, one weigher and gauger, and five in.
spectors, and TO cut down all salaries not fixed
by law twenty five per cent.


The news has of course created great conster-
nation, and conjecture is rife as to whose heads
will fall. Each man in the service fears on
waking up in the morning to find his CORY locks
in the basket. 1t is not yet definitely known
what officers will be dismissed. Many conjec-
lures are hazarded, but they have absolutely no
foundation. The officers will soon be relieved
of their suspense, for the order is to be carried
into effect as soon as practicable. The last of
the week will doubtless settle the fate of the
anxious ones. Lack of appropriations is given
as the reason for the measures taken. The
dismissals and retrenchment are in accordance
with the line of policy which the government
is pursuing throughout the Treasury Depart
uant
Year: 1875

HOTEL IMPRovEMENTs.-Thep proprietors of
the Preble House have just completed their
new electric alarm and now the guests of the
house can order whit they wish without calling
boy.


The proprietor OF the City Hotel has just
placed large $25 cigar case in the Office. 1t is
quite an attraction.
Year: 1875

AcoIDENT.-Yesterday morning one of Nc
Quade's two holse jggers was passing down
franklin street, laden with fish for the smoke
house, when the harness broke and the jigger
ran upon the horses. They started to run and
in some way the pole broke short off, breaking
one of the horses hind legs The jigger then
left the street and the injured horse struck a
tree, breaking another leg, and had to be
killed. His mate was thrown heavily on the
sidewalk but was not seriously injured. The
driver was thrown from his SCAT but escaped
with slight injuries.
Year: 1875

DANCING. G.-To-morrow evening the dancing
public can pay their. money and take theil
choice. The Mechanic Blues give dance al
CITY Hall, with music by Chandler. The EN-.
aid Boat Club give ball at Lancaster Hall
the same evening. Both parties will be large
and will have good time. Take your choice


Raymonds assembly at Lancaster Hall was
postponed last Eight owing to the storm.
Year: 1875

THE SToRM.-A hard snow storm set in at
noon yesterday, and continued until about six
o'clock last evening, when the storm changed
to rain. About two inches Of snow fell. The
Boston steamers did not run either way owing
to the storm. There were several heavy snow
slides on the street last evening but no damage
Is reported. When it began to snow people
thought they saw prospect for sleighing on
Thanksgiving Day, but alas, their hopes were
bl;ghted, and unless we have snow storm TO-
day the stable-keepers will not reap large har-
vest Tomorrow.
Year: 1875

THANKsGIvING.-Young men about to visit
home to pass Thanksgiving, should carry a
present to mother. A breakfast shawl is lust
the thing that seems most acceptable at this
season of the year. Davis & Co., make spec
ialty of these goods, and have large assort-
pent.
Year: 1875

AT the present moment, the London
Saturday RevieW argues, it may cer-
tainly be doubtful whether in this
country capital punishm ent is so pow
erful deterrent as it should be, and
the reason is simply that the chances
are all in favor of the murderer. To
say nothing of the stupidity of the
police, there are mad doctors, maudlin
journalists, weak judges, sentimental
juries, and imbecile Home Secretaries.
The murder may be as clear as any
thing can be, but all sorts of excuses
are suggested. The poor fellow was
mad--indeed, the mere fact that he
killed anyone is proof of madness
or he was provoked. A man has bad
wife; she is shrill, drunken, unchaste!
Her husband cracks her skull, as the
best way of silencing her. Should the
poor man be hanged for that? Ger
tainly not, we should say, if you are
of opinion that wives should be put to
death without trial, at the discretion
Of their husbands, for bad temper and
looseness of conduct. This week there
has been case of this kind in which
tho murderer has been spared, and the
result no doubt will be that good
many other wretched women will be
put to death for offences which, how
ever aggravating, have not hitherto
been supposed to require such disci-
pline. The odd part OF the matter is
that it is the very people who pride
themselves on their tender-hearted-
ness and anxiety to save life, who are
the chief agents in encouraging MUIR
ders by advocating the principle that
murder may be committed with inn
punity. If a man cannot get on with
his wife he can leave her; it is GU
rious development Of humanity that
he should be authorized to kill her.
Year: 1875

The Virginia City, Nevada Enter


prise tells it this way: almost any
day about the time of changing shifts,
whole fiocks of Piute boys, from six to
ten years old, are to be seen collected
about the Consolidated Virginia
works. They are on hand to gobble
up the contents of the dinner pals of
the miners who are coming out of the
shaft. Almost every dinner pail con-
tains something, and many come out
with their contents almost intact. AS
the miners, to the number of hundreds
pass away from the works they empty
their dinner pals upon some conve-
nient plank, and the "little Injunsn
sail in. 1t is a curious fact that these
little redskins are equally as IMPROVE
dent as their elders. They take no
thought for the morrow, or even for
the next hour. When they have
stuffed themselves till they cannot
hold another mouthful, they seem to
consider themselves fixed for life. At
such times they can be seen pelting
each other with the choicest of food.
One ragged little thief, the seat of
whose trowsers drags the ground, will
fire away at an equally ragged COM
panion with a slice of delicions ham
as large as both of his hands. The
"little Injun" thus assaulted returns
the fire with chunk of pound cake,
while he himself is made the target
for mince pie, blackberry tarts, cheese,
bread and butter, sausage, hard boiled
eggs and all manner Of first-class pro-
visions. AS they dodge about the
timber piles brisk fire is kept up in
all directions, the missiles being such
articles as we have described. Not
even one "little Injun" thinks of fill
ing his pockets with food and carrying
it home to his hungry little sister or
bleer-eyed, decrepit old grandma,
shivering in the sagebrush hut among
the neighboring hills-not one "little
Injun" has the least idea that he will
ever again be hungry.
Year: 1875

The board of harbOr masters have been
officially notified by DIR. White, president
Of the Board Of Health, to report at once to
that office the arrival Of all vessels from
below that have been subject to quaran-
tine, also the distric, and post at which
they lie. so that they may be examined by
the district physician, refumigated if neces.
sary, and . careful watch kept over them
while in port.
Year: 1875

We had the pleasure last evening Of spending q
few moments at the bazaar now in progress at the
Calvary Baptist church. The spacious lecture
room was filled with the elite Of the city, and the
many beautiful young ladies present leHt an sd-
ditional charm to the occasion, they being always
ready to attend to the many wants Of these who
wished to purchase Of the numerous articles Of
fered for sale. We will not attempt description
OF the many beautiful articles that adorned the
thing the heart could desire, from q tea-strainer
to the most beautifully. ARRANGED doll we ever
Sonng and oiS Who Tish 70 I nn,cbsss ho,iSsY IGsy
gifts, TO give them call, as we feel assured they
will be amply repaid for their trouble. All the
tables were well pstronized, and especially the
supper-table, which fairly groaned beneath Its
load Of choice viands.
Year: 1875

SwINoMIsH.-Our La Conner
correspondent writes us that
harvesting las begun and bust
ness of all kinds is rushing. He
IS being SO crowded by work
that he had not time for a more
lengthy communication, but
promises one next week.
Year: 1875

Shooting ScRApE.-A couple
ofGermans, after drinking freely
all forenoon, got into dispute
yesterday in one of the down
town saloons. 1t was apparently
amicably settled and they went
of, together. In the course of
the afternoon they put in an ap-
pearance at John Pinells, where
the dispute was renewed. Alb
usive language was used on both
sides and several times they
tried to fight, but were separat-
ed. Finally one Of them drew a
small revolver and fired at the
other but without effect, the slug
striking him in a slanting man
ner and lodging in the lapel of
his coat. The pistol was imme-
diately wrested by the barkeep-
er from the assailant, tearing
his finger in the guard during
the struggle. No arrests made.
The man that did the shooting
bears a rather bad name, having
but recently been released from
'ail in Olympia.
Year: 1875

In the Nebraska Constitutional Convention
a proposition is nndcr discussion, with n
probability Of its incorporation into the now
Constitution. submitting to diroct vote Of
tho people tho election Of United States scn-
Year: 1875

WILD Ducks CoMING.-It is said
that wild ducks will be more plentiful
in Maryland waters the coming season
than they have for the last ten years.
Already the Susquehanna flats are
lined with them and those who profess
to know state ttat good shooting may
be expected.
Year: 1875

Says writer on canaries "In this way
| answer the question of how | had such
luck with birds Simply by allowing the
birds to attend to their own affairs, and by
letting them understand their mistrcsscs
would never harm them. Also, by aceus-
toming them to plenty of light and air and
company rather than, as commended in
books, keeping the cage in a kark room for
fear of frightening the birds. Make just
half the fuss directed in bird books over
the matter and you will have double the
success in raising birds. Never give them
sugar, but all the red pepper they will eat.
1t is the best thing for them. And if your
bird feels hoarse at any time put piece of
fat salt pork in the cage, and see how the
little fellow will enjoy it, and listen for the
result. Give him flax seed once iii while,
and if he appear dumpy occasionally give a
diet of bread and water, with red pepper
sprinkled in. Open the cage door and give
your pets the freedom of the room soon
they will come at your call and fly to meet
you whenever your voice is heard. | had
one who came regularly to my desk as
sat writing each day, and disputed with
futtering wings and open beak my humble
right to the inkstand. And when [ had
reasoned him out of his mistaken notion
he would perch himself on my pen-handle
(no very comfortable proceeding for me)
and watch gravely as | wrote. | have
many time also discovered him in the act
of eating off the corners of my paper, even
to the title of my article. Another thought
nothing of trotting about on my head and
shoulders, and even hoped under my
throat to nestle against my chin. He would
take his bath as [ held the cup in my
hand. Another would fly down or up
stairs to me whenever | called him, and
many a time when l have been out he has
welcomed my return by flying down the
stairs and singing at the top of his voice
all the while, until, at last, perched on my
shoulder, he would accompany me to my
ROOM
Year: 1875

A CORES pondcnt at Donaldson writes to
the Pottsville Journal as follows about a
wonderful piece of mechanism: Talk about
that great apostolic clock which was on cx-
hibition in Pottsville some time ago, and
which is now before the public at some
other place 1t cannot compare with the
wonderful piece of mechanism which has
been made by man of our place. This
also is in the shape of clock. 1t is a
tank to represent the sea, and in it is large
whale as natural looking as life. A ship in
distress appears on the sea, and the crew
are in the act of throwing a man overheard,
The whale comes up out of the water, and
as its head appears its mouth gradually
opens until it reaches the man thrown out
of the ship, when it suddenly swallows him
up. No deception is practiced. The man
passes down the whales throat, and the
whale sinks into the tank Simultaneously
a figure representing an angel appears in a
cloud and hovers around the place where
the whale appeared. After the lapse Of
three-quarters of minute the whale reap
pears, and gradually opening his mouth
casts the man out upon the shore. At this
the angel and cloud disappear, and fgnre
representing God appears near the man
This scene of course represents the Bible
story of Jonah and the whale.


In the same case is figure representing
Captain Jack, of the Modoc Indians, who
was hung by the government, striking on ;
bell the seconds he had to live before execu
ton. Suddenly a door opened and groul
of Indians march around him. They ther
pass out through another door, which open
for their exit.
Year: 1875

A curious anatomical discovery is said
to have been made by doctor in Japan.
He SAYS that the cheek bone of the Japanese
is double in many cases, instead of being
single structure. The additional bone is
united to the other by suture, and it is
believed to be peculiar to the Japanese race
Year: 1875

The following from the Meridian
Homestead is addressed to the white
men of Lauderdale county, but it is
just as applicable to Warren, Kinds
and other counties, and We hope cv.
erybody will deeply ponder the
words of the Homestead


Men complain OF hard times, high
taxes, depreciation OF values, want Of
confidence. etc., etc., the result of
Radical misrule and extravaganza /;
and il they would be free from these,
if they would restore confidence, re
duce the taxes and bring back the
era Of good feeling, of quietude, of
security, of prosperity, they must rise
and hurl from place and power the
reckless miscreants who have nigh
ruined the country.


There must be no quibling, no
shutting in the ranks, no dodging or
cringing. The issues must be met
firmly. The man who falters in this
hour of peril and danger is traitor to
the best interests Of his country. of
society, of his own kindred, and must
be made to feel the odium which such
conduct Justly incurs.


You cannot serve God and nam.
mon, and what is worse you cannot
refuse to serve either. There are to
be no neutrals in this contest. You
must rally to the peoples flag, the
flag Of freedom freedom from high
taxes, freedom. from the spoliations Of
public plunderers, freedom from want
and disquietude, or you must crouch
beneath the folds Of that flag which
is borne by tho enemies of our race,
and which the emblem of hatred and





corruption, of spoils and plunder.
To one Of these standards you must
rally. 1t will be too hot for you to
occupy any ground between-yon
cannot endure it. Decide, therefore,
at once, and come up TO the Conven-
ton on the Oath. and let that Con.
vention, by its numbers and its en-
thusiasm, forecast the mind and spir
it of the Democracy Of Lauderdale,
aud then let every man lay his per-
sonal aspirations and his ambitions
upon the altar Of his country, and
without regard to the past. renew our
vows Of fidelity to our beloved State.
Year: 1875

The Co.oPERATIvE NEws.-This


is the title of weekly paper devoted


to Agriculture and interests OF the


Order of Patrons Of Husbandry,


which is to appear in this city, next


Thursday under the editorial man.


agement of Judge j. B. Robertson.


1t will be printed in the highest style


of the typographical art, and besides


Agricultural and Grange matter,
will contain full reports of the mar
kets, telegraphic news from all quar-.
ters and complete directories of the
National, State and parish Oranges.
The corps of writers already engaged
upon the columns of the Co,Opera-
tive News are men of culture and
talent in their several branches,
while at the head Of the "Matrons
Department" will preside one of the
most gifted and accomplished ladies'
of our city. The subscription books
of this new paper were only opened a
few weeks ago, but already arc fill
ing up by thousands Of the names OF
the best people in all of the six
Southwestern States, so that there
can hardly be doubt about the pa
per proving great success. We
will welcome its advent. as this city
needs first class agricultural paper
such as this must prove, and that it
will be of great service in Develop
ing the resources OF our State and
those adjoining, there can be no ques-
tion.-N. 0. Daily Times June %.
Year: 1875

A fourteen-yeard old girl in Sandy
Hill, N. Y, eloped with school boy
got married. and returned home with
bin to be forgiven. She was soundly
spanked by her mother, and the hus-
band on his way out Of tho house was
kicked eighteen times by her father.
They had never read anything like
that in novels.