smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1872

She was a mystery to her fellow
travellers in the third class cars. She
was el identity accustomed TO the first,
by the instructive movement she made
for the strap by the windows; she was
as evidently uraccu stoned to hard
work, by the whiteness and smallness
Of her hand /; for she drew off her glove
inadvertently-a light, kid glove, soil
ed certainly, but of perfect cut and
quality-and showed her small. fair
hand, with marks round her fingers as
if they had the habit of rings. She
wore large waterproof cloak, to the
efiectual concealment of her dress.
which, however. cracked and rustled
underneath like silk and she had the
unmistakable air Of high-bred lady /;
and though her face was so concealed
By thick Shetland veil there was no
telling what her features were like, vet
she was certainly young, and every
thing about her seemed to pre-suppose
beauty. Altogether she was an ano-
maly her whole manner and style diff
fering so strangely from the place in
which she found herself, and from the
companions consequent.


Presently the train slackened. then
stopped at Three Danes station, and
the anomaly was observed to shrink
farther back in her corner. and TO hold
her head bent little down. On the
platform was footman in green and
gold-the Hancock liyery-standing a
step or two behind tall, handsome
looking rnan, both scanning the train
as it passed. Outside the station was
a carriage with a pair of bays, the like
of which are not often seen.


There's Hancock's bays said a
rough farmer lad, seated opposite to
the anomaly.


.Belike my lady's coming down. re-
tured his father, To whom he had spok-
en-. Il see her go up yesterday


AS he SAID this, the footman running
along tine line turned his eye, into the
carriage, and nodded supercilliously to
Hodge; and Hodge and his son pulled
their forelocks and said Good morn
ing. sir quite respectfully.


Ii the anomaly had not worn SO
thick veil Hodge would have seen her
smile.


MY lady doesn't seem 10 have come,
Sir john then said the gorgeous crea-
ture in livery, touching his hat and
his master answered quietly. so it
seems come to meet the next train
as if he did not care much about the
matter. But in his own heart he was
tuning savagely blaming her for not
telegraphing if she had been prevented
coming; blaming her for stupidity,
careIessness, indifference, and all mani
ner of evil things. as men do when
they are angry, and before they can
vent their wrath on the offending train.
Meanwhile the train went on. At
Year: 1872

n QUESTION FOR GRANARIANs.- Tile
Hudson Register deals humorouslv with
question of grammar as follows:


"A searcher after truths write, to ask
which is dramatically correct, to saw the
house is building or the house is being
built; the street is paving or the
street is being paved?' There is a wide
diversity of opinion upon this subject;
but we incline to favor is being built
Tor tho following reasons: Suppose YOU
wish to express another kind OF an idea,
would you say, for instance, johnny
is spanking or Johnny is being spank
ed? The difference to you may seem
immaterial, but it is matter of consid-
cradle Importance to Johnny; and it il
probable that, if any choice were given
him, he would suddenly select the
former alternative. You say again that
the missionary is eating Certainly
this expresses very different and much
pleasanter idea than the form, 'the mis-
sionary is being eaten;' and the sensa-
ton is very different for the missionary,
too. We have consulted several mis-
sionaries about it, and they all seem to
think that the two things are somehow
not the same, no matter what the gram
marians say.


But ii is to be confessed that there are
occasions when the difference in the
form is not so marked. You assert, we
say, that Hannah is hugging, which,
by the way, would be very improper
thing for Hannah TO do; it would be
positively scandalous, Indeed. Precisely
a similar idea is conveyed if YOU say.
Hannah is being huggcd, because it is
peculiarly of the act that it is hardly
ever one sided; there is no .elfshness
about it. And it is the same with kiss
ing. Jane Is kissing and her mother
ought TO know a. out it if she isis
exactly as If we should say, Jane is
being kissed;' > and the sensation is the
same. although none of the grammars,
BY single inadvertence, mention the
fact. 1t will not be necessary, however,
tor our correspondent to attempt to
prove these last mentioned facts bv
practice. He must take our word for
them. Unless he does o, we shall
answer no more questions in syntax for
him or any one else. Our duty is to
conserve the morals of the community,
not to start people to playing private
games Of Copenhagen."
Year: 1872

ANTI. SWEARING AsSoCIATION.-The
Miners Journal says An auti-swearing
association has been formed at Harris
burg by the crew of the shifting engine
Richmond, of the PhiladelpLia and Read
ing railroad. By the rules o. the associ-
alton, a fine of ten cents is inflicted fox
every oath uttered by member. We
should like to see moral courage enough
displayed lor the formation of several
such societies tn this borough. In New
port, Kentucky, swearing on the streets
costs dollar an oath. We believe
there is law in this state imposing a
similar fine for this offense, but whoever
heard of it being enforced And yet
why should it not bel Why should our
statute books be filled with laws which
are thus permitted to become null aud
void Far better repeal than allow
them to be thus repeatedly and shame
fully violated.


1t may be only a conceit of ours, bus
we are daily impressed with the idea
that there is more shameless. open pro-
family and blasphemy in orr streets and
places of business than ever before, at
least within our recollection. 1t will
not, perhaps, exercize any influence upon
the minds OF the profane to say what We
propose doing IN the next sentence, but
with the hope that it will possibly induce
some young man 20 pause and reflect for
a moment. we will pen it: Profanity,
whether on old or young lips, is an abom-
ination in the sight of God. 1t has neither
sense nor reason for its indulgence. 1t
is the indellible evidence of depraved
and vulgar mimi. and no one who as
pires to the title of gentleman has a
right to infict it upon others.
Year: 1872

There are elegant weddings transpiring
every night in New York. The other
evening the most brilliant affair of ths
season vas consummated Ten thou
sand dollars were expended for flowers
alone. A large room in the house was
set with tank the size of the apartment,
which was filled with water to represent
lake. Shrubs and choice cxotics bor-
dered TITLES fioated upon it, and tiny
boats fashioned Of flowers were drifted
upon the tide. Every door was removed
from the house, and garlands of roses
with trailing vines supplied their places.
Even sets Of chairs and sofas useless, of
course) were fashioned of camelias, and
the floor was deeply strewn with choice
floral carpeting. Within an arbor con-
strueted of orange blossoms, figure in
white velfst gave her heart, or its coun-
terfeit, to another figure in full dress
Perhaps the two will find sufficient bliss
in the thought of the spleudor of their
wedding to last them couple of years.
But. I'm thinking. people in these times
who will throw awaw so much for an
hours triumph of mere display. will find
their boat a wreck, before life together is
half crowned. There are not enough Of
the dear old-fashicned weddings now-a-
days. The necessary aim for the young
men is, first rich, then marry. Is the
word help meet obsolete I wonderl The
age would not be so fast, nor so free in
license and practice if we could slip back
into our grandfathers' ideas about court
ing and matrimony- Don't you think SO
good people Good night.
Year: 1872

An Irishman took the contract to dig
a public well. When he had dug about
twenty five feet down. he came one
morning and found it caved in-flled
nerly to the top. Pat looked cautiously
around and saw that no person was
near, then took off his hat and coat,
hung them on windlass, crawled into
some bushes and waited events. In a
short time the citizens discovered that
hat and coat OH the windlass they sup
posed that be was at the bottom Of the ex-
cavation. Only few hours Of brisk dig
ging cleared the loose earth from the
we'll. Just as the eager citizens had
reached the bottom. and were wondering
where the body was. Pat came walking
out of the bushes and good naturedly
thanked them for relieving him Of a sorry
job. Some of the tired diggers were dis


gusted. but the joke was too good to al
low any thing mare than hearty laugh
which soon followed.
Year: 1872

SuUN evil speakers. Deal tenderly
with the absent, say nothing to iuAict a
wound on their reputation, They may
be wrong ard wicked, yet your knowl
edge Of it does not obliye you to disclose
their character, except to save others
from injury. Then do it in way tina,
bespeaks spirit of kindness to the alb
sent offender. Be not basty TO credit evil
reports. They are often the result Of a
misunderstanding or evil design, or they
proceed from an. exaggerated or partial
disclosure Of facts. Wait and Iearn the
whole history before you decide, then be-
lieve what evidence compels you to. and
no more. But. even then. take heed hot
to indulge the least unkindness. else you
dissipate all the spirit Of your prayer for
them, and unnerve yourself for doing
them good. rA7 -
Year: 1872

EAsroN has reason to be pround of
her convicts. as they seem to be men of
the keenest sense of honor. The Free
Press Gays that on Monday evening last
one Jack Shipman, well known thief,
escaped from Jail under the following cir
cumstances: 1t appears that this orderly
individual was permitted to exercise
himself in the corridors for fear that by
close confinement iu his cell his health
might be impaired, and society lose one
of its most valued (?) members. Quietly,
calmly, and collectedIy he walked to the
door and opening the paddock with a
piece of wire, walked out hanging the
lock outside the door. He met little
son of the deputy warden in the entry.
and picking up the little fellow carried
him to the saloon of Valentine Messenger
where he purchased for him lot of sweet
meats; then took him up in his arms
again, carried him across the street to the
court house steps, and told him to run
home. Jacks escape in the meantime
was known, and party started in pur-
suit of him. When Jack left Messin-
gers he went to the Pine Tree Tavern.
where he whiskied. After procuring as
much tangle foot as he thought was good
for him he returned to the Jail, knocked
at the door, and asked the warden, Mr..
Malone, ''if he didn't think it was about
time to turn in" The warden thought
it was and admitted him, and when his
pursuers returned Jack was all snug in
bis little bed.
Year: 1872

Eicher, noted horse thief, recently
captured at Newton, Iowa, is also some
what celebrated violin player. The other
evening the marshal Of Newton took his
musical prisoner to dance and had him
fiddle. The marshal stepped to one side
to get glass of beer. and the result is
that a reward Of SlOO is offered for the
apprehension of his orchestra.
Year: 1872

The gentlemen who constitute the
various committees appointed to make
suitable preparations for the grand peace
reunion, to be held in Louisville on the
1lth aud l2,h Of September, have goue
about the work in good earnest, and
there Is every reason to hope the reunion
will be a most happy and cordial one.
An organization was effected 90 Satur
day, permsueut officers chosen the com
uittees enlarged and specific duties as
si-ned them. The number Of prominent
and substantial citizens who have taken a
very commendable Interest in the enter.
prise afford ample assurance that it will
not be allowed to fail because of lack
Of zeal aud enthusiasm in It's behalf
aud we are satisfied that our LIBERAL
minded and hospitabie citizens outside
Of the immediate organization viii not
fail to encourage aud sustain those on
whom have been imposed the severer
duties which are incident to a successful
contamination of the design.
Year: 1872

Hardly second in importance to any
announcement Of aeeessions TO the Lio


eral rauks IS the letter Of Gen. Banks
of Massachusetts, Not merely because
of the character of the writer, as puo-
lie man. but also because Of the reasons
assigned for his preferFing Greeley 10
Grant, DO we regard this concise appeal
to the better nature of the eou9ssg a
circumstance of good omen. 1t Is very
significant; aud it will be followed by
effective campaign work, for General
Banks is one of the best speakers in
New Eagtaad sa-s--


The ground on which General Banks
places his opposition to General Grant
is his belief that the Presidents policy
is adverse to the union Of the sections
aud the people upon the basis Of civil
and political equality, and thar the Lib


eral prospectus offers the only sure means
of attaining an end which he declares
has been the hope of his political life
Year: 1872

A New York schoolboy defines lady
to be "a growed up girl who doseu't cuss
nor swear


Old maids are said to be rare in China,
but rare old China is frequently found
among old maids.


It is said that the light of match
will frighten wolf; but love match
sometimes fails to keep the wolf from the
door.
Year: 1872

Let the youth who stands with the
glass Of liquor in his hand consider
which he had better throw away-the
liquor or himself.


A California conundrum: What is
the difference between a sneer and an
earthquake? One is an inuendo and the
other is an end Of Inyo.


"Why did he not die 2" is the title oi
new novel We have not read the
conundrum, but believe the answer tc
be- Because be refused to take BIZ
medicine.
Year: 1872

The City Counci has already expended the
water department appropriation and now proposes
to take the money appropriated to Christiana and
Vandever Avenues from those proposed improve
meuts and add it to the appropriation for the
water department.


As $50 900 have already been expended IN this
department in the first seven months of the year,
there is a probability Of their reaching, at the
same rate, a state Of Indebtedness that will not
little surprise our people when the accounts are
closed in January. 1t must be remembered that
the whole appropriation of twenty thousand dol
lsrs is exhausted but the debts contracted by the
department remain unpaid to an untold extent.


The gentlemen who now control every depart
ment of the city, We're lavish IN their censure Of
the Democrats when In power, and evidently
thought, as they intimated, that they could run
the machine more economically but practical
test seems to reveal a state of facts entirely TO
the contrary.


We believe there has never heeu Cou nci that
has used 80 much money Oh the same work as
the present one and have no doub. that nearly y
every department will be found TO have ex-
hausted its appropriation and run deeply in debt
before the close OF the year.
Year: 1872

lhe Commercial complains OF the unkind-
meas OF the Council toward it, How strange is
this. Mr.. Hayes gave it two line advertisement
when he announced himself candidate tor
Mayor-that certainly ought TO have Influenced
It. Generosity is always admired III nen seeking
public favos. The singular part of the matter is
the coincidence which followed this act of the
Ring candidate It Is in the fact that the Two lines
produced two hundred and odd votes Well
we'll, measure for measure Is sometimes hard
dealing and especially when poured out as in this
case by the public. But as it was announced in
some way that Mr.. Hayes would not be candi-
date for Council again We wish him a safe repose
in the arms Of retirscy.


But what has this matter got to do with the
Commeresafs attempt to conceal, cover up, keep
IN soeysnce and finally deny the late frauds IN its
own party Very little indeed. and yet that pa
Per lets out its grlef over the treatment Vt the
council and plainly gives it's readers 10 infer that
it feels an Indifference toward that body, but IT
will support the Republican candidate for Mayor
nevertheless.
Year: 1872

Look out for a report smoothing over and e1-
planning away the late ballot box stufing frauds
The matter is iu the hands Of committee VIII"
deem themselves able and willing to serve thsn
party 1t almost any sacrifice. and we are quite
sure they will prove expert whitewsshsrs
Year: 1872

BADLY BURNED.-A man named Ellis
was badly burned near Whiskytown one
day last week. He had kinded fire and
lain down with his back to it, and falling
into heavy sleep, the clothing caught fire,
burning the back and shoulders severely
lie was brought to the county hospital for
treatment
Year: 1872

The men employed In dredging at the Cunard
dock, Jersey City, drew from the bed OF the river
Yesterday afternoon the head OF man. The flesh
was greatly decomposed but the hair was at
tached to the skull. 1t will be remembered that
the tuQboat Davenport was destroyed at this
place by an explosion and five lives were lost. A
two OF the bodies have not been recovered the
conclusion is irresistible that this head Is that OF
one OF the Victims The County Physician was no.
tI1eds
Year: 1872

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-It can he posi-
lively stated on good authority that Judge
Brady has not signified any intention To
so to New Orleans at the present term of
the United States Supreme Court, and it is
pretty certain that he will not do so unless
requested by the President, who, as head
of the political department of the Govern
ment. is more especially charged with the
political reactions between the States and
the general Government. It is understood
that tue Supreme Court does not regard
itself as having any power over the ques-
tion whether Judge Brady should or
should not go to New Orleans. and as his
going there at all at this juncture, at the
request of separate parties, or from his
own volitlon, might have the appearance


of distrust of the two Judges already on


or near the spot, he would be very re-
luctant to take such a course, however
willing to do anything in mis- power to aid


in settling the unhappy difficulties which
exist, Ez- U-rE.- s-Errg -r
Year: 1872

| Ever since the establishment of the signal sta
tions throughout the country and the daily pub
lication of the weather reports, their appearance
has been looked forward to with avidity by
large numbers of persons, many at first from
mere curiosity, and by others who had an inter-
est in being posted and placed confidence in
their reliability. The importance of these re-.
ports are now appreciated by every intelligent
person and by their instrumentality the ship
ping interests ofthe country have been vastly
beneftted.sA E1SE51GgE8 r. 0SYA


But while this is the case, comparatively few
persons know the manner in which the observa-
tions are taken and the instruments useed. vs.
terday afternoon a reporter of the CHRONICLE
visited the signal station in this city under the
supervision Of Prof. John K. Payne, and, were
fortunate in finding him at leasure, who i'm
parted the desired information. In the expla-
nation of the working of the various instruments
we are. indebted to the courtesy of Mr., Sperry
Howard Smith, former assistant of Prof
Payne, who is on terms. of closest intimacy
with 'old Probs."


We will describe the uses of the different in
.struments in usein rotation: 5E8R8
THE BAROMETER.
This Instrument is used to weigh the air and
may be compared in its action TO pair of scales;
for just as the column of air over any given
place becomes greater or less, so does the bar
ometer rise or fall. A low barometer shows
that trough exists in the atmospheric ocean
overhead, while high reading is evidence that
an atmospheric wave has rolled up above us and
as the disturbances of atmospheric equilibrium
are of first importance in predicting coming
weather, SO is the barometer the main stay Of
the weather observer,


THE THERMOMETER


is in its workings familiar to all and needs no
lengthy description. Taken in connection with
the barometer, it is altogether indispensable to
any well furnished post Of, observation. .TE


" @sA. THE HYGRoMErEK -
measures the humidity OF the air and consists
of two thermometers, one of which is kept
damp by piece of muslin communicating with
cup of water and hence is known as the "wet
bulb" The reading Of each thermometer is
taken and the humidity deduced by means of
a table. When the air is perfectly wet, as in
the case of heavy fog, the two bulbs will read
alike and the humidity will be 100. Could all
the moisture be abstracted from the air the
humidity would be zero. Variation, of hu-
midity occur between these two extremes a
Year: 1872

The above named firm having determined to
close up their business in this city by the last
of this month desire all that wish anything in
their line should call Immediately. All who
have work in their hands are requested to call
and getthe same before the close of the month.
south of McClung & BettertOns. xiil712w.
Year: 1872

Peter Kern is receiving every day fresh Nor
folk Oysters in kegs, which he offers by the
quart to the public He has o superior ice house
and keeps his oyters fresh. They are of the
best quality and packed for his special trade.
Year: 1872

The Postmaster- General has decided that
are liable to the Government
for the value of registered letters lost in
their offices. This rule has never before
been applied to the larger post,offices, and
there is a. high legal authority against its
Year: 1872

The House Committee ON Post-offices
and Post roads have overruled the Post
master General in relation to the charge
of double postage upon prepaid matter,
and have decided that his is straiIedcon-
struction of the law, They will report a
bill to settle the matter and get around his
deeision.44 Washington Telegram, I19th.1eia
Year: 1872

The question of giving the assent of Con-
gress to the proposed subscription of 5000. 900
on the part of the District of Columbia to the
Piedmont and Potomac Railroad, was elabo-
rately discussed in the Senate of the United
States, on Wednesday and Thursday last. The
bill was passed by vote of % ayes to l9 nays,
with the following amendment to the original
bill: THAT no part of the said subscription
by said District shall be paid until one million
dollars shall have been subscribed by private
parties and actually paid in cash, aud expended
in the construction of the road. And prori-
ded further, That said Piedmont and Potomac
Railroad shall enter into bond in the sum OF
$500, 900, with good and sufficient individual
surety, to be approved by the Governor of the
District of Columbia and the Secretary of the
Treasury of the United States, sufficient for
the repayment with interest of the money sub
scribed to the capital stock of the said company
by said District, if the said company shall fail
to complete the said road for the running of
cars within three years of the acceptance Of
the 100000 to be subscribed by said District.
And no part of said subscription shall be paid
until said bond shall be given, approved, and
filed in the Office of the Secretary of the Dis
trict of Columbia"


To the people of the District this is most
important bill The road will intersect the
Manassas branch of the o. i A. K. X. some
so miles west of Washington, pass through the
counties of Page and Rockingham in the Val
lev, strike westward to the Ohio river, forming
a direct channel of communication with the
great thoroughfares leading to ST. Louis. The
corporators are greatly indebted to the untiring
efforts of Senator Lewis for the passage of the
hill
Year: 1872

1t is said that the town bell of Saratoga can
be heard at distance of twelve miles, When
the city belle goes to Saratoga she cannot be
heard quite so far, though she is often very
loud
Year: 1872

CURE FOR CoLD.-Inhale hartshorn through
the nostrils six or eight times minute until
relief is obtained. Then after an hous or so,
repeat again. This remedy is much used In
France, and we have always found the use OF
it attended with good results.