smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1873

The frank and sensible letter of the President
Of vassar College to THE TRIBUNE has attracted
siderable attention TO the subject Of the dress of young
people attending school The general impression seems
he that reformation in this direction could be judi
cously begun in the public schools On this point The
Mflraukee Sentinel says:


In institutions under the control OF faculty some
restraint be placed up0n the freaks OF dress that
operate dsadvant of the poor but ia public
schools we must depend wholly the good sense OF
parents In these, however there Is too oaen evidence
Of something approaching design 10 MOI tify the pride
children whose parents unable 10 clOthe them IN
garments rich and fine" II not such design is evnced,
there plain evidence Of bad taste for no parent sends
children school who IL not cOgnzant OF the fact that
many children attend the school in whose homes
the question of comfortable clothing and necessary text
books is very matter. To wound these children,
whom dgent hands and loving hearts have attired in
the best that limited could Afford Is 80 Tar from
being evidence of good 10 be evidence OF
ausite snObbishness. Not this alone. Such acts
far hurfu distinctions based solely on the
advantages OF wealth, and carry these even into the
region where the state has s0lemnly pledged itself 10
secure poorest advantages of education OF equally
easy access aud value TO both poor and rich
Year: 1873

GREENLAND's ICEBERGS.--A letter to the
New York Tribune from the Suniata, at
Upernavik says: 'The great number (sever-
al hundred) of isebergs now floating within
sight of the vessel is one of the most magni-
ficent spectacles of nature, and they appear
and throws its slanting rays upon them,
clothing them with the most variegated col
ors. Added to this is the beautiful effect of
the many little cascades formed by the melt
ing ice, which it would seem ough. to de-
crease the bulk of the berg very rapidly,
though the fact is that icebergs melt very
slowly. In south Greenland the bergs are
acted upon very sensibly by the temperature
of the atmosphere being above that of the
sea water, and frequently large pieces detach
themselves from an iceberg and fall into
the sea with tremendous noise resem-
bling the simultaneous report of several
large guns, filling a large space sur
rounding the berg with fragments, aud
threatening danger 10 anything within its
vicinity. In north Greenland these explo-
sions are more frequent, on account of the
greater number of bergs, which are not acted
upon by the heat Of the snn to such degree
as they are by the water Salt water is Il
much better solvent of ice than fresh water
and the atmosphere being colder than the
water, tue portion underneath the water is
reduced mole rapidly than that above. When
tissure has been formed the berg often splits
apart. or in time loses its equilibrium and
the sea for great distance, followed by a re-
port as Of clapping of hands. The report
caused by the exploding berg increases with
its size.
Year: 1873

We have not adverted to the econo-
my of time resulting from having tn
ground plonghed before winter and
ready for second ploughing early in the
spring but this is point worthy of
attainment under any circumstances.
Farm operations depend very much for
their success on "taking time by the
forelock," and keeping work well
pushed forward and to have all the
stubbles ploughed before frost sets in,
must be comfort to any farmer
Ansericnn Agriculturist.
Year: 1873

A New Orleans paper Of the 10Th says that that
city is in the worst condition financially Of any
city in the country. A hundred thousand bales
Of cotton must be brought In before Its emboFrass
ments can be relieved; and cotton, unfortunately
comes in slowly. The fifteen city banks which
for thirty days showed no sign Of resumption on
the l9.h The officers claimed to I've waiting fOT
the New York banks TO resume, while the facl
seems to be that New York and the Western
centres are waiting for New Orleans to pay them
what she owes.
Year: 1873

The foundation Of domestic happiness
is faith in the virtue of woman the
foundation of political happiness is con-
fidence in the integrity of man temporal
and eternal, is reliance on the goodness
Of Providence.
Year: 1873

How difficult it is, with the very best
intentions, for n woman who lives in the
world to steer entirely clear of suspicion
or Misrepresentation, unless there exist
between her and her husband frank
and cordial understanding.
Year: 1873

A worthy servant of uncle Sam,
Surveyor Goldsworthy has been glad
dened by the arrival of bouncing
boy. Boys are needed in Southern
California, and this is one more, and
Of good stock. U


A private letter from q friend in
Northern Illinois just received, says:
81 have just got home from the Post Of
flee, brushed the snow off my clothes,
thawed the frost out of my ears and
fingers, and set down to read your let
ter and the copy of the HERALD you
were so kind as to send. 1t makes my
mouth water to think of the garden
vegetables and fruits you are enjoying,
and when go to filling up the stove
with coal, Ivow that before another
winter comes around, I'll be with you
in Los Angeles, away from frost and
storms.u
Year: 1873

A GENTLEMAN LATELY FROM
IA the east is desirous of making an ar
rang ,ment with some one In or near the city,
enga red In the cultivation of semi-tropical and
other fruits, for the purpose of gaining prac-
tical knowledge Of fruit raising. Am not
afraii of work and will devote my whole time
and attention tothe business. Good references
Address, stating where an Interview may be
had Lock Box 463. p. U. del2d2wl
Year: 1873

nA- 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
new one of DESMOND. They say there Is no
comparison between the two.
Year: 1873

This morning. if the highly considerate
Sheriff redeems his word, William III. Tweed,
after settling his business affairs, will appear
sentence will be interests great many. The
remaining friends of Tweed console them
selves with the hope that the ideal municipal
burglar will not have to wear the convict s
garb for more than year, and not have to
part with more than two hundred and fifty
dollars from the proceeds of his daring frauds.
The question whether or not separate SEN
tence shall be passed for each offence in the
Indictment is to be argued to-day by the op-
posing counsel, and His Honor will then de-
eide whether the trial has been big cry of
indignation and little wool Of punishment or
otherwise. We know that to the ordinary cit
izen years consorting with convicts, as
fellow convict, is as much to be dreaded as
any increase of that term; but to man
deadened to loss of honor as Tweed every hour
of sentence is worth fighting. Macrobius,
the Roman, wished 'sto cancel at three score q
life of fame" because s1ife is ended when our
honor ends;" but Tweed and those who ad-
miro him are not SO NICE But the pity cry
Of such as these appeals to no feeling which
justice can respect. Perhaps, when the SEN
tence which the case imperatively demands
has been passed, we may hear something con-
cerning the document which was handed at
the beginning Of the trial by the prisoners
counsel to the presiding Judge. II has been
limited round that it contained reflections
upon the propriety Of Judge Davis trying the
case, and if it comes within the scope of
contempt of Court we may hope to hear
something concerning it. The unanimous
approval by the honest public Of the verdict
reached in this case is encouraging to Judge
and jury, and justice to the end is now
demanded. The only things which can stay
sentence are the failure Of Tweed to appear
when called for or the issue of stay of pro-
ceedings covering ON arrest of judgment by
Judge Of the Supreme Court Which is the
more likely2
Year: 1873

The IcE BLOCKADE OF Our CANALS Ls-Our
State canals are locked up by the frost for the
winter o fortnight earlier than last year,
arresting the passage to the seaboard Of mil
lions Of bushels of grain and thousands of
tons of other Western products. These masses
of freight must therefore be trans erred to the
railways or held over in the boats till the re-
opening Of our canal navigation in the spring.
In either event heavy losses will fall upon the
shippers, and, to make the matter worse the
railways will no doubt, as usual, promptly
adopt their winter schedule of increased
freight charges, to the prejudice of producers
and consumers. Nor is it secondary evil
resulting from this early winter embargo
upon our canals that from forty to fifty thou
sand persons are by it thrown out of employ
ment. There never was such an opportunity
for volunteers for Cuba.
Year: 1873

THE OUTRAGE ON THE AMERICAN LEGATION
AT MADRID. riotous and threatening
demonstration by the Madrid mob at the resi-
dence Of the United States Minister in that
city followed close upon the angry interview
between General Sickles and the Spanish
Minister for Foreign Affairs, and although
the government prudently intervened to sup
press the outbreak it was no doubt melted
by the demands made on behalf of the
United States in the virginius affair. The
suspicion arises that the demonstration must
have been prompted from official quarters, or
it may have been the overexuberance of the
delighted rabble who were glorying over
the butcheries at Santiago. The United


States Minister, il is stated, was about to
leave Madrid, but was induced to remain
through the efforts Of the British Ambassador,
Year: 1873

The friends OF Charles A. Gernln, who has ust
died In consequence OF injuries which he sustained
on the Third Avenue Railroad, are anxious that
messengers who witnessed the occurrence OF the
accident will give all the Information they can
Fast Filty.nrst street at ten O'Clock IN the lore
noon, so that a full investigation may be made
relative TO the sad affair.
Year: 1873

WILL THE PRESIDENT WAIT FOR CONGRESS p
1t is reported that an extension of time has been
or will be granted the Spanish government for
an answer to the ultimatum Of President
Grant in regard to the Spanish outrages con-
nected with the seizure Of the yirginius, and
that the time may extend to the meeting of
Congress (first Of December). When the
British government, during our late civil war,
demanded the delivery of Mason and Slidell,
taken by one Of our naval cruisers from
British ship on the high seas, seven days were
allowed for an answer. With this example of
reparation before him President Grant should
be encouraged to act as promptly with Spain.
Year: 1873

After the execution, 1 intended or
ganizing force for the purpose ofstart-
ing for Columbia, probably for Lapwai,
seeing and talking with as many chiefs
as possible while en- route. l knew that
the prompt execution of the Mo-
doe outlaws would facilitate peace.
have a tendency to quiet the Indi-
ans all through the country. The Indi-
ans all know that we have captured the
Modocs, and they will quick ly learn the
news if the death penalty is inflicted.
The achievement would result in mutual
benefit to both Indians and whites.
With the prestige the troops have gain
ed, we could do great good by such a
campaign.
Year: 1873

a BOUT THREE HUNDRED AND SIXTY
"A of these beautiful lots still on hand, and
We viii keep them open at the present LOW
PRICES aud LIBERAL TERMS Of payment
for a short time longer. All who would avail
themselves OF the present advantages must
not delay closing negotiations, for when once
the prices are advanced we do not propose TO
reduce them again. Call and get plots and
make thorough inspection of the property
without delay.


DOX0H0 & BULKLEY,


my25 SO Madison Street
Year: 1873

to whose assistance he could apply.
Strangely enough, he was directed to
Jersey City station and the ticket office
of the Pennsylvania railroad. He could
not buy ticket for seven dollars, and
hainr fnld this hv
Year: 1873

She is perfectly willing TO help. She tells
her mother she wOHid Just as lief stay home
q week as not, and informs her teacher,
with semi triumphant air, that che has to
stay at home next week to help clean mousse


The carpets are to be taken up first, and
that girl, delcately reared though she be,
bravely sits down in the middle of the floor
and reads a paper, while her mother and
the hired girl take out the tacks and make
frantic efforts to use the same form OF com
mon prayer that the head OF the house uses
when his boots don't come on easily IN the
morning.


The carpet is rolled Up and taken out
into the back yard and hung on the clothes
line to be busted. Now that girl comes out
strong, and shows the latent energy that is
in her. She seizes an old broom and starts
toward that swinging carpet with an air
of determination. On her way she spies
her friend Kate passing, and goes off to
the side fence to talk about an hour and q
half abOut-well. about whatever girls do
talk about under the same circumstances.
Then she goes into the house and eats
her dinner and complains of being tired.


In the afternoon che begins dusting and
arranging the books in the bookcase. She
finds, pretty soon, one Of Ouida's novels,
and sits down on the floor to read, while
the ink, from a bottle she knocks over
when she throws her duster on the table +,
runs all over the parlcr curtains stuffed
under a chair near by. Her mother finds
her here, and sends her into the parlor to
gather up her music ready tor to-mOrrOws
campaign. She gets along well enough
with the finger exercises and marches,
but presently she comes across Don't
be Angry with Me Darling" that
Robert gave her last week, and be-
gins to hum it. She opens the piano
to find the key note to be certain she
can take the high note nicely, and begins
to sing. 1t don't sound well without the
accompaniment that Robert thought so
sweet, go she sits down and begins to play.
While she is practicing Robert comes along.
He hears her. He stops. He enters. She
stops. He wants to hear that sweet song.
Came in only for that. She is too hoarse.
She COULDN'T think of singing with her hair
tied up in tOwel-but she does.


Robert sighs as the song ends and she
proposes game of croquet. They 60 out
and play croquet till tea time.-Te,re
Huute ErDypSs,
Year: 1873

The literature of the law is not often EN-.
bellished by such productions as the fol
lowing petition, which was filed in St
Louis magistrates Office few days ago. II
is sufficiently explanatory:


Plaintiff states that she is by birth and
education cOlored lady, by the vicissi.
tudes of mortality a widow, and by profes
sion washwoman: that the defendant is a
white young man of elegant leisure, whose
sole occupation consists of keeping a bill
lard saloon; that on or about the nrst day
of August, A. ID. 1872. said defendant con-
tracted and agreed to pay to said plaintiff
the sum of five dollars per month for and
in consideration that said plaintiff sh Ould
do the washing of said defendant, and keep
his hose, drawers. shirts. cuffs and collars
in the best possible condition. SO as to CON-
pare favorably with his elaborate toilet.
gold watch and chain, finger rings and cuff
buttons, and furnish a resting place for his
diamond pin upon shirt-front of !mmacu-
late purity.


That said plaintiff has fulfilled on her
part each and every condition precedent,
thereby enabling said defendant to pass
Unrivaled among his gentlemen and lady
acquain tances during the period OF nine
calendar months, the most spotless, un.
wrinkled and thoroughly washed man in
st. Louis. That said defendant, although
often requested to pay for such washing.
did, 563 times. answer in words to this et.
feet: u will pay yOu very soon, but have
not the change to-day That said plaintiff,
believing from the earnest and female-like
countenance Of the defendant that he would
pay her as soon as he could realize said
change from his billiard saloon. continued
to wash for him until the expiration OF said
calendar months.


That she then demande., the sum of $4s
in payment for said washing and defend.
ant stated that she might sue for it and get
a Judgment if she liked, as it would do her
no good; that he carried all his money.
which he boasted was q large amount. in
his pockets, and that there was no cOnsta
bic an st. LOnis swiftlimbed and smart
enough to get it: that during said time
said defendant had failed to pay the plain.
tiff said sum agreed upon. or any part
thereof, and that defendant is now indebted
20 plaintiff in the sum Of $45; wherefore
she prays Judgment.
Year: 1873

WILL THE YOUNG LADY WHO CHANGED FROM


w Broadway TO Twenty-third street car going east
at the corner OF Broadway and Twenty third street
tween sH and 10 O'Clock on Saturday evening please
give the gentleman her address watched her until
out OF sghtf Address q. +. b.. Herald Uptown Branch
Year: 1873

Some of our Philadelphia friends, whose SEN
sitveness we are sorry to wound, seem angered
at THE TRIBUNE for speaking consciously
of their great railway corporation. They are
good enough to say that better things and
kinder words were expected from us. Surely,
they must have been inattentive readers of
these columns If they have not by this time
learned that not more steady is our faith in
that great system of social economy which
Pennsylvania cherishes, than is our antagOnism
to any and all schemes having for their aim
a monopoly of transit. We contributed not a
little to forcing the NewJersey companies to
loosen their hold, apd we sincerely regretted
that, after the grasp was loosened, the folly was
committed of surrendering their franchises to
an alien corporation, which is building up mo-
nopoly far worse than theirs Such is the cor
pOration which, nOminally local and Pennsylva-
MAN, now claims to dominate this whole land.
Except that its stock is not technically
in our market, and it is not directly
amenable to our laws, it is more NewYOrk
corporation than Philadelphia one. To say
nothing of its readiness at all times to absorb
any superfluous funds in Wall Street, it will not
be long, if its span of life be not rudely





wharves, and depots, and palatial stations
across the Hudson will make its presence more
papable. Our Philadelphia friends, in view
of the enforced silence of their own press,
ought to thank us for independent criticism
on q corporation which is SO grossly neglect
ing them.


The annual report of this Company is now
before the public, and, as a matter of general
concern. is worthy of attention. We have
room for but some cursOry remarks upon it. In
our judgment the document is q very alarm
ing one, both as to the parties pecuniarily in
terested and the public. AS to the former, it
is perfectly obvious that for them, after
scraping off the very thin varnish of ostenta-
tious rhetoric as TO the past and the future,
there is an ugly reality beneath. The great
part of the report is an exposition Of the rea-
sons for the failure of the Company to make
its leasehold interests "pay." Some are in alb
solute ruin and decay, such as those three
hundred miles of forest hidden railway from Sun
bury to Erie. Others, like the newly-acquired
New-Jersey property, are by no means
coming up to expectation. 1t is difficult
to evolve precise results from figures
purposely confused, but thus the matter seems
to stand. With total net income from all
the New-Jersey propertyOf less than $3,0O0000,
there cannot fail 30 be balance on the wrong
side of the account, when the enormous rent
or guaranteed interest and other charges are
taken into view. We should not wonder If
Col. Scott were willing 10 cancel his leases.
Year: 1873

One hundred and ninety Chinese laborers
are employed in the Beaver Fails Cutlery
Works. near Pittsburgh, Penn. Ten white
men were discharged because they refused to
teach any part of their handicraft to the
almond-eyed Asiatics who had been imported
to give cheap Chinese labor to the cutlery
makers. ThereupOn there was much popular
indignation, which, however, has not taken
the form of bodily violence or assault. Only
one distempered individual of a sanguinary
turn of mind has ventured publicly to recon-
mend "making mince-meat" OF the bashful
strangers; and this was under pressure
of great excitement superinduced by
series of fervid resolutions. How to
get at the cure of this Mongolian evil
was problem demanding not only the highest
craftsmanship but the subtlest political
economy. So an industrial organization
known familiarly as the EcOnomites-was called
in to prescribe. The Economics diagnosed the
case, if we may be allowed the expression, and
reported that the Cutlery Company had violated
no law in hiring the Chinese, and that they
were obliged to mix some very cheap labor
with their more expensive sort; the works had
not paid expenses under the old plan this new
experiment was tried with the hope that it
might preclude the necessity of closing the
factory altogether Thus far the Economics.


Next, the citizens, greatly disappointed with
the moderate report of the Economics organ
lied a mass meeting, or, as it is called, "a
popular demonstrations The local orator
who led off on this occasion said that nothing
since Fort Sumter was fired upon had created
such an excitement among the citizens as the
arrival of one hundred and ninety Mongolans
at the Beaver Falls Cutlery Works. "We,n
he observed, suggestively, care not here to
violate any law of the land but to establish
"our rights as American cititizens." He did
not believe the Cutlery Company would tear
down their works and houses and 20 away.
But he did believe that ave should soon hear
"of the Great Eastern, in the Pacific Ocean,
sailing back and forth in this nefariOus
"businessp This prediction caused sensation,
in the midst of which a series of unique resO-
lutions were reported and adopted with en-
thusiasm. Let no man mock at the stammer-
ing utterance Of these men-labOrers and un-
cultured craftsmen struggling for voice. They
have a grievance which we ought to discover
and. if possible remove. One resolution said
that however the statute-b0ok might be silent,
there is a law craven on the hearts of
"Christian men which no human power can
ever repeal, guaranteeing that the Christian
domain shall never be usurped by the hea-
"then.p Another high resolve was as follows


Resoiped That we. citizens of Pennsylvania, liv-
ing where all should dwell In equity and harmony and
az Chinese labor s oontraband against citizen labor
deprocato all such labor dangerous 10 peace aud
safety.


These resolutions only show the helplessness