smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1876

We print this morning two commune
sntiona in relation to tho Democratic
nomination for Governor. Our col
smns are open to Reasonable oxtcnt
FOR tho discussion of tho claims OF lead
ing members Of tho Democratic Con
aervativo party. though we. tho DEMO
cRAr. Ia the champion Of no special can
dijata
Year: 1876

Stage Manager Thorpe testified aS
follows ut an investigation before Fire
Marshal Ready, yesterday: | WAS ON
the stage, and first saw the fire in the
lower part of Il drop or scene that hangs
from the rigging loft, near the centre of
the stage. Ii WAS then Il mere handful
of fire, and had Just caught. There
must have been three or four men in the
flies at the time. Mr.. Weaver, master
carpenter, and one of his assistants went
up to put the fire out. saw the assist
ant climb out on the groove and try to
reach the drop which WAS on fire. but.
before he could do So the fire was com
municated with the other scenes and
drops, and i'll less than II minute. the
whole WAS one mass of flames The fire
must have caught from Il border light,
which Is placed between the borders.
There were four of those lights on the
stage; they are all protected on top bv
Il TIN covering, ventilated with circular
iron hoops and wires. They were call
ed the safety gas buffers, and of the
latest improved pattern, and such as
are used in all tirst-class New York
thcaters. Those were the only lights
there were between the borders. There
was one that was up in the dome which
was protected 10y globular wire serene
We did not allow the use of matches.
smoking or any open lights on the stage
except when used in ii play. The gas
was lighted 10y electricity, and we used
no hand lights except in case of accident
to the electric wires.
Year: 1876

About half-paSt , o'clock. Chief Nev-
inS of the fire department and two sub
ordinatcS passed over the trembling
floor of the hallway toward the inner
doorway. They were several times
driven back 10y the flames and smoke.
but finally succeeded in getting as far


IL the inside door. just beyond the box
office. Inside the door, the flooring
had fallen in. leaving Il deep pit of fire
and flame, from which Il dense smoke
and steam aSccndcd. Clinging to the
verge of the demolished flooring. with
hcr hands claSping the frame work of
the door in Il desperate grasp, was the
body of Il powerful woman, who had
evidently fought hard for life, and
would have escaped, had not the floor
ing given way beneath her. Her cloth
ing was almost entirely burned off, and
the features 50 blackened that she was
But, of course. little
could he accomplished until daybreak,
and ii was not till then that the full cX-
tent of the disaster was even suspected.
As soon as the tiremen really got to
work among the ruins, however, it be
came apparent that Il great number OF
dead dodieS were before them, and,
from sunrise on, the work ofeXtricating
them WAS prosecuted without any in
terrnption. y large proportion of the
victims were found in pile in the
basement, where they had fallen to-
gethcr from the galleries.
Year: 1876

The Commissioner informed me that
the Swiss manufacturers have come to the
conclusion that it is useless longer TO CON-
pete with Americans in the making of
ordinary watches. The improvements
which the American makers have made
in machinery for the manufacture of the
former class of goods are so extraordinary
that there is no chance for foreign trade.
but in chronOmeters, said the Com
missioner land in large class of deli
cate work for which machinery cannot be
prepared and which must be made by
hand, weare still far in advance of your
wOrkmen here" And in proof of this
there are number of polite young men
to show one the marvellous watches which
have come from Geneva. One of these
is gold hunting-c case watch with minute
repeater, chronograph, perpetual calendar
and phases of the moon. The calendar,
which is combined in very skillful man
ner, so as to require the least possible
power from the main train at the change
of day, has a small sunken dial which
shows when it is noon and when mid
night, and another sunken dial opposite
showing the leap year, and the first, sec
ond and third after. A rare specimen of
workmanship is gold watch which
strikes the hours and quarters voluntarily.
This and others are among the wonders
shown by Dodallet of Geneva Some of
the watches are so small that they may be
placed in a penholder, and one almost
needs microscope 10 find out the time of
day by them.-PhiladeiphtG Cor. Boston
Journal.


Yale College has made Gen. Sherman
Doctor of Laws.
Year: 1876

IT is quite easy for any Chapei-street
merchant to verify the truth of the follow
ing Interesting statement concerning a
strange annual visitation of honey bees to
the store in Streets building, which for
the last thirty years has been occupied by
DIR. G. b. Whittlesey, the we'll known
wholesale and retail druggist Every year
since the store has been occupied by its
present tenant, at about this season, il has
been regularly visited each pleasant day by
hundreds of busy bees, which fly in and
out, apparently on some errand or quest
not to be accounted for by any circum-
stance or condition of the premises. They
never sting any of the clerks or customers,


but buzz among the boxes and packages,
and tumble and hum against the show
cases and great bottles on the shelves, go
ing from one end of the establishment to
the other with an apparent earnestness
borrowed from their sense of toll amid
happy clover haunts, or where flowers of
fragrance and sweetness blossom for the
especial benefit of bees. These not alto
gether unwelcome visitors from some un-
known and probably distant hive are not
enticed TO this place by sweets, because
there are no drippings of translucent
sirups tinct with cinnamon" or other de-
lectaDle commoulty upon Wnlcn they can
feed, or which they can carry away.
Some of the bees make their call without
ever returning TO their home. They wan
der on uncertain wings up and down
the store, in and out of the open door,
as though their mission were to
"see Rome and die" for they grow
weary after day or two, and appear to
fail in strength until they perish. Every
week the young men gather as many dead
bees from the counters and shelves as
could not be contained within the bulk of
generous double-handful. There has
always been more or less speculation as to
where the bees have their home, and
what occult motive brings them every
year, like faithful pilgrims, to this partic,
ular repository of potasheS, chloride of
lime and other infragrant chemicals, dye.
woods and things Of the kind. But one
solution of the mystery has as yet been
Year: 1876

The Custer National Monument Asso-
citation, of which Gen. Sheridan is Presi-
dent, have issued the following circular;


MONROE, Mich, July n, 1876.
To the Soldiers OF the Nation;


Custer has fallen. The gallant chief, the
ideal soldier, the warm-hearted comrade, has
gone. The Nation mourns his loss, and
gratefully acknowledges the debt she owes
him. Here at his home whore his dust is
to lie, comrades in arms and admir-
ing friends all over the country have de-
termined to erect a monument that shall
speak as worthily as bronze or marble can,
the honor which soldier and civilian alike
award to the true hero. Believing that
every soldier who has fought under or with
him, or for the cause in which he gained the
bright luster of his fame, will count it a
privilege to give some substantial tribute TO
his memory, the Executive Committee Of
the Custer National Monument Association,
led by the suggestion of many Of your old
comrades, have determined TO establish a
fund auxiliary to the general fund of the
Association TO be made up of con ributlons
OF one dollar each from (it Is To be hoped
every soldier In the Union. These contrlbu.
ions may be sent by mall TO 7. n. Wing,
Cashier Of the First National Bank Of Men.
Year: 1876

THE Secretary of the United States
Treasury has stopped the coinage of trade
dollars at Philadelphia and Carson City,
and ordered the San Francisco Mint to
coin only sufficient to meet the actual ex-
port demand. The mints will be run to
the full capacity on subsidiary coin and
the necessary gold coinage.
Year: 1876

AT an interview between President Grant
and Senator Robertson of South Carolina the
President said he regretted the necessity
which required him to order troops to South
Carolina, and in taking this step his purpose
was simply to assist the state authorities in
enforcing the laws and according to every
citizen full measure of protection. He as
sured Senator Robertson that the troops
would not be permitted in any manner or
under any pretence to interfere with the elec-
tions, or be used to influence any class of
voters in the expression of their feelings by
means of the ballot. A sufficient force will
be sent to the state to insure the public peace
and protect alike Democrats and Republicans
against all attempts at intimidation or undue
interference. He further assured the senator
that no law-abiding citizen has anything to
fear from the presence of United States
troops, and whether the troops will be re-
quired TO leave their garrsons will depend
entirely upon the conduct of the people of
the state themselves. The troops are sent to
protect all the people, and not to oppress any
class or to interfere with any party. Sena-
tor Robertson will leave for South Carolina
in day or two, and sought this interview in
order that he might be able authortatively
to inform his constituents of the views and
purposes of the President. The senator says
he apprehends no collision between any por-
tion OF the people and United States troops,
and expresses the conviction that the elec-
ton will be orderly and quiet. He speaks of
United States Marshal Wallace as very dis
Greet and cool headed man, who is not likely
to perform any act calculated to work injus-
tice to any party. The marshal is a native of
South Carolina.
Year: 1876

IT is absolutely essential to Mr.. Tilden's
success that he shall receive the united sup
port of John Morrissey, John Kelley and
James O'Brien, and the ignorant and vicious
men whom they lead; for he cannot possibly
carry the state of New York unless the city
gives him great majority. The people of
this country will not care to owe president
to the voice of the brutal and degraded
masses which make up the Democratic ma
jority in the city of New York.
Year: 1876

CONGRESSMAN BANNING is now held in
the West to be the most eloquent man on
this continent The peroration of his sera-
made speech in Cincinnati at the time of his
reelection is said to have moved his audience
to extravagant enthusiasm. 1t was: II have
barrel of punch. invite you to help me
drink it." The man evidently knows how to
reach the hearts of his people.
Year: 1876

In Cincinnati Banning's bar'l of punch
disputes the honors with Tiden's bar'l of
money. There are men who would spurn a
money bribe who are not yet proof against
of tumbler of punch.
Year: 1876

We DO not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations. The name and address of the writer are In
all cases Indispensable not necessarily for publication
out as guaranty Of good faith.


we cannot undertake to return or reserve commu-
nications that are not used.
Year: 1876

New YORK, November l2.-The Her.
aid has the following interview with
President Grant at Washington, last
night Upon being asked what his solu-
tion was of the present situation, he said
promptly: "Everything now depends
upon a fair count" The charge of cor
ruption and fraud made against the Re-
publicans by their POLITICAL opponents
was then discussed, and he said: "Poli-
ticiaus in the South may investigate
all sorts of atrocities, and even be parties
to them to the extent of committing
murder and nothing much is said or
thought about it, but when fairness in
elections according to the lawful plan is
insisted upon great complaint is made
and there Is charge OF untairness."


He went on to say that in order to be sat-
isfied as well as to have similar convic-
ton carried TO the minds OF
the American people that there
would be tair count Of the
vote for the electors IN Louisiana.


He had made up his mind some days
since to invite to go to Louisiana certain
public men of irreproachable character
and responsibility, whose opinions and
Judgment would carry conviction to the
whole American people. 1t was not
done as a counter movement TO that OF
the Democrats under the call of their
political managers, which latter action


however, he understood, was in
compliance with the request of the people
of Louisiana He seemed to feel that
the end in view tavoring justice and


honesty would be subserved by this
course. Incidentally he remarked that


the sending of troops into South Caro-.
lima and the Southern states had pro-
duced good effect, and has maintained
the peace. When the present troubled
condition of the public mind was refer
red to, he said that he did not anticipate
any trouble, if proper precautions were
taken in time. All ltnat n rupture OF the
peace needed for its prevention was
frmness, promptness and decision, as


well as having force enough a. command
to nip 1t in the bud. Here the Presi-
dent reflected tor moment, and review
ed an important epoch IN our national
bistory-in the case of Buchanan in 1861
he said III a temporizlng, vaclllstlng
and undecided policy had not been fol:


lowed there would not have been civil
war and Its disasters. At one time, had
he acted with decision, he might have
stopped the whole thing with brigade
of troops, but he waited until the magnl-
tude of the disturbance had got past his
control" "Do you anticipate trouble in
the South, Mr.. PRESIDENT" l asked.
"Oh, no." he replied, with smile. 81
have made it a rule through life never
to anticipate trouble. lnever look for 1t
until 1t comes, but believe in being pre-
pared for it and having the means st
command to check it." A reference to
the result OF the Presidential election
brought from him the opinion he has
invariably expressed that Gov. Hayes is
the fairly elected President, but that it
is matter of duty and propriety to
submit to the result as it will be honestly
declared upon the counting OF the votes
Year: 1876

The Republican party has become the
minority party of the country. Will 1t
respect the will of the majority! or
will it furthe- conspire against the peo-
pie BY the declared voice of the ballot
toA, the Democracy of the country speak
The will of the American people. VIII
President GRANT respect this voice? Or
will he, with the bullet and bayonet, at
tempt to defy the people, who, IN a he
public, are professedly the rulers!


repetition of the LOUISIANA usurPa-
lions of 1872 and 1874, may result IN
The overthrow of free government ano
the institution of military despotlsm
Tins Is the supreme moment of the ma
Lion, peril.
Year: 1876

sides of the old st. Louis, the world
applauded the act, and Austria grace
fully complied, although our gallant
commander was in charge of a miser-
able wooden hulk that could have
been blown to atoms in an instant by
the fleet and forts that surrounded
him when his demand was made. This
is the right spirit and such should be
the policy of all governments, and
more particularly of the United States
whose interests are more widely ex-
tended than those of any other nation
on earth. In the first place, our navy
has never been large enough, and there
has never existed at the seat of the
government that positiveness of char
acter which renders all nations respec-
table and makes them respected. This
affair at Salonica will open the eyes of
all nations and may, and we trust will
promote proper action towards af-
fording protection to citizens in for
eign ports, whether in an official ca
pacity or merely as private individu-
ais. Protection of subjects at all haz-
ards is the best evidence of the
strength of governments that can be
afforded.
Year: 1876

The Chinese question has assumed
shape that renders it imperative upon
every citizen to in some degree partic-
ipate in an effort to give the reforma-
tory movement on this question an
impetus in the right direction. The
Express, which would rather follow
its natural instincts, and as usual
rather adopt billingstate slang than
logical argument-which it does not
appear to be able to comprehend
condemns the reformatory movement
just inaugurated in such manner as
plainly shows its truculent disposition
and displays its mercenary instincts.
There is sort of soiled kid glove aris-
tocracy connected with that concern
that cannot be compared legltimately
to the wolf in sleeps clothing, but
may be more properly designated as
an assumption of the role of jackass
with lions skin. The ears will stick
out. When it throws it's contemplate
inuendoes about, concerning the char
acter and status of those who have in
augurated the anti-Chinese movement
it shows the paucity of its brain and
the dishonesty of its principle. The
Express does not recognize the fact
that it is the laboring class that suffer
the most from the presence of the Chi
nese, and demonstrates its inherent
weakness when it denounces the la
boring classes as it does. Whose slave
is this immaculate journal? A laborer
is said to be worthy of his hire. Such
serf as our contemporary is laboring
only under the lash. Let us all be
logical in discussing this question.
There should be no hot-headedness on
either side; but for the sake Of de-
cency let us be cautious and
discreet in all We do, and
in addition to what we have sug-
gested, in reply to the slurs of our CO.
temporary We will remark that the
irresponsible" parties who have been
taking the initiative in the matter of
reform have from the beginning of
their efforts adopted a policy that is
most alphabetically calculated to pre-
vent outrage and protect property and
life. An incendiary sentiment has
ever been uttered by the "dresponsi:
bic" movers in this matter, and those
who are supposed to be the originators
of the movement ask those who are
considered responsible to unite with
them in the effort to carry out their
programme. There is no dark lantern
arrangement about the office, and
the earnest cooperation of the property
holders in our community is asked for.
Our contemporary may howl as it will
there is logic in the movement that
will be heard and felt.
Year: 1876

The Record Union has u fear of
Chinese riots in San Francisco and
elsewhere, and in reply to such sug-
gestions the Stockton Herald very ap-
propriately responds as follows:


All history affirms the deduction of reason,
that when human passions break over the
restraints of law the effort to redress griev-
ance. real or imaginary, 1t goes beyond the
immediate cause OF complaint and at once
creates numberless ills, much more grievous
than that against which unlawful remedies
are sought. Should the existing popular pre-
judice against the Chinese find vent in vio-
lence instead of rational and legal measures
for relief. the evil that oppresses us would
only be more firmly fixed, while others in
nnitely greater would be found in the demor-
alfzation of the public mind, the destruction
Of the safeguards OF law, and the subsection
OF life and property to the mercy of the mo b,
that element that exists in all societies, and
that has the hope OF gain without the fear of
loss from tumult and disorder.


This is logical and discreet; and we
believe that the popular sentiment of
our State will endorse this utterance to
the fullest extent. In connection with
this subject, reviewing the matter in
q dispassionate manner, the San Fran
cisco Call makes the following re-
marks that are eminently appropriate:


"Nothing is more certain than that the peo-
pie have the cure of all popular evils in their
own power, when they choose to exercise it,
Conviction is gradually gaining ground that
to employ Chinese cheap labor is TO eventuate
In the ruin of the employer; this is true
particularly as to certain kinds of maniac
uures, in which, after the workman has
learned the trade, he sets up for himself,
andhavlng been able To underbid the whit
eman in seeking employment can of course
undersell him in the race of competition.
The example set by the Einstein Brothers
In discharging the Chinese laborers from
their shoe factory, to make way for white
men, finds imitation in the Dnnicke
Brothers who have addressed circular
to their patrons, advising them of the substi-
tuition of white for Chinese labor in the cigar
making business. Who nextp'


Germane to the subject we find the
following in the Vallejo Chronicle:


"All the Chinese formerly employed in the
woollen mill, with one exception have been
discharged, and that one Will go this week.
Fifteen white hands are now employed in the
mill the greater part of them boys, who are
paid the same as the Cinnamon were receiv-
ing. IL is said the boys are able TO do as
much work and do 1t better; but they are a
picked lot.".
Year: 1876

SOME of our Democratic contempt.
raries claim that BRIsTow is the
strongest candidate for the Republi-
can party. We agree on this propo-
sition and hope he will receive the
nomination. The Democracy want to
meet foe worthy of their steel. The
better the opponent the more honora-
BILE the victory.
Year: 1876

BY a reference TO the diagram IL will be that
wall separates the male wing the centre This wall
is OF brick about loot thick The basement OF the
east end Of the wing used store room the nrst
door divided into three The 'front.' portion OF
It being used as smoking room and room for the
repairing Of shoes The balance Of the floor wac ce-
eupied by cots Tor tho OF the inmates The first
door Of the west end Of the male department used
n. . llnIl In- III :. ~ 90 M NJ
Year: 1876

love to rove in the shady grevc.


When the gentle zeph! rs are boating;
love to sit at the social board,


Where buckwheat cakes are smoking;
1 love to gaze at the golden blaze,


Where Sol the west is adorning:
But this love far better than all


To lie abed in the morning.
That poets should sing of the joys of Spring
Is not in the least surprising;
But can't conceive how one should weave
sonnet to early rising,
Though Franklin of old was a sage, I am told
can't go with him in scorning
The blissful scenes in the land of dreams,
While lying abed in the morning.
Let those who choose retire to snooZe


When the chickens to rocst are going,
And rub their eyes when forced to rise
At chanticleer's dismal growing;
They lose the sight of the gorgeous night,
And spend their days in yawning-
To midnight damp, I'U burn the lamp.
And lie abed in the morning.
Year: 1876

AN Omaha journal says that an old
man fell asleep in Council Bluffs
church the other Sunday, and his nose
got wedged into the book rack so
tightly that he could not get it out.
After he had thrashed about and
snorted good deal the sexton releas-
ed him by splitting open the rack.
Year: 1876

AT one time Daniel Webster had a
difficult case to plead, and verdict
was returned against his client. One
of the witnesses came to him and said,
"Mr. Webster, if l had thought we
should have lost the case, l might
have testified good deal more than
l did" sit is of no consequence" re-
piled the lawyer, "the jury did not
believe word you said"
Year: 1876

Tho season Of 1876 is rapidly drawing TO closo
The League campaign this season was not as success
ful had been anticipated Tho following table
shows the number of games that have been won and
lost by the eight professional clubs which formed the
League