smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1876

f'men generally have the heft O. the work


then, you know what she did you kin


do for little SPELL


"But l have gathered up and burned


everything 1 can fnd," was the hopeless


answer.


"Look at yon chip-yard just a-fomin'


with the incest kind O chips" he yelled
out.


"Ihave been burning them so long as
could find any worth gathering" said
| Becky.


'Ive no time to fool away awaitin' on
| cally, whinin' wimmin when the harvest
is as yaller as gold an hired men await
in fur me to lead out" said Jack, rs he
strobe off nearly bursting with impor-
tance.


And this morning, too, sha sat a few
minutes on the porch with mist of tears
dimming her eyes, but only for a few
moments Jack needed another castiga-
tiOn. Should she give it to him Fright
before all those hired men, too?


They were to have a boiled dinner
that day-pork and vegetables, whole
potful, and Becky knew just how to cook
such a dinner, and knew how much
husband Jack delighted in such formida-





dished on four or five plates and tur-
reens She scratched round like mother
hen, and got little basket of chips and
started fire under the pot. Before it
quite began to boil the transient little
blaze wavered and grew shorter, and
licked out its feeble bluish-gray tongue
less and less, and then it whispered, and
died down and went out in smoke, and
there hung the laden pot full Of dead
hopes and no dinner.


Cold baked beans, and pie, and pud-
ding, and bread and butter, fianked the
tureens and plates that were steeming
with the bounteous repast. Jack began
to serve the plates. The meat wouldn't
hold still to be cut, and the vegetables
slipped and bobbed about, and were as
hard as when they came out OF the
ground. Everything was raw, merely
warmed a little on the outside. Then
again the husband gave vent to his
modification by using language border
ing on the profane.


Becky said never a word. She waited i
On the table and talked to the men
about their wives and children, and was
calm and smiling and gracious. There |
was no look of cunning in her tace-she |
was a lady who scorned to do anything |
bold, or course, or rude. She was driven
to this artifce in self-defence; she did |
not want to humiliate her husband, but
to make him see that the time had come
for definite action.


That afternoon boy hauled load of
wood and cut it at the kitchen door.
That fall workman built wood house
for Jack Punderson. A nice summer
kitchen and wash-hOuse were attached to
it and loft was over head, good place
to hang clothes to dry during wet spell,
or in cold winter weather, and capital
place to keep the wheel,
and reel and swifts. With that wood
house standing there Jack had no excuse
for not having good wood, and kindlingss,
and chips and shavings on hand at all
seasons. And with the example and in
fuence of that energetic little vile be-
fore him and about him all the time ANY
1ne can see that there is good deal of
outcome and manliness in that big broad
shouldered man, Jack Punderson.-Ohio
Farmer
Year: 1876

| Washington, Cor. n. y. Tribune


| think | have not indicated some of
! the causes which make occurrences like
| the late riot in South Carolina possible.
! First, the dread of a negro uprising,
and the widespread, almost universal
suspicion of the freedmen, when in
fuenced by the advice of bad men /;
second, the fact that the negro is not
| considered quite as good as white man,
and an infringement on his rights not
quite as serious a matter as though a
white man is the victim third, the lax
administration of criminal law in many
parts of the south which prevents crime
from being properly punished. These
three causes prepare the way for the
desperate with his pistol and his shot
gun.


Affairs like that at Hamburg generally
arise in this way: The negroes, putfed
up with their own Importance, neglect
some courtesy which they have been ac-
customed to show the white people, or
perhaps they are insOlent or insulting;
or drunken white man insults a negro,
who does not take it as representatives
Of his race were formerly obliged to,
meekly. The result is bad blood and
threats. if not fight. The negro arms





friends to assist him, when, in the eyes
of the lawless class which / have de-
scribed, and perhaps of Others, he be-
comes dangerous and must be put down
at all hazards. Then there is a fight,
and the negroes being worse armed than
the white men, and unaccustOmed To
handle weapons, suffer most. When
blood has once begun to flow, no one can
tell where the trouble will stop If
white man is killed, his comrsd's are
furious for revenge, and in their frenzy
shoot down unarmed negroes, who are
trying to escape, or even helpless prison
ers. This is substantially the history of
the Hamburg riot. 1t was a disgrace to
South Carolina, where it occurred, and
to Georgia, from which state some of
the murderers went. If Gov. Chamber
lain would send some good detectives to
Augusta and Hamburg, find out who
were the white men who were engaged
in the fight, and convict and hang them,
he would do an inestimable service not
only to his own state but to the whole
south.


| said in the beginning of this letter
that the riot at Hamburg, and similar
ones, could not be prevented by military
interference. No one ever knows when
an affair OF this kind Is going to occur,
and when it does happen it is over be-
fore troops could be used. A larger
force of United States soldiers is now
tationed at Columbia, S. c., than at
any other point in the south, except on
the Texas border, and yet governor
Chamberlain could not have used one OF
them on that fatal Saturday night if he
had bad them all in Hamburg.


Il. Il
from what | have said about the rela-
tions between the two races in the south.
The mistrust of which have spoken is
general in its character and not indi-
vidual. Personally, in ordinary bus
mess transactions and in their inter
course with each other, the whites and
the blacks enjoy each others confidence
to a wonderful degree, and there is moro
harmony and good feeling than could be
expected when the radical change in
their relations il considered
Year: 1876

grin IO--s Wounded Russian Omcrr.


London Daily News.


The Montenegrin method of making
war is very primitive. A Russian Off
Ger, who visited their country, and
studied it, tells us that a Monteneerin
never sues for mercy and whenever one
or them is severely wounded, and it is
impossible to save him from the enemy,
his own comrades cut off his head
When at the attack of CiObuck, a small
detachment of Russian troops was COM
p"lled to retreat, an officer of stout
make and no longer young, fell on the
ground from exhaustion. A Montene-
grin perceiving it, ran Immediately to
him, and, having drawn his vatagan,
said: You are very brave. and must
wish that ! should cut off your head
say "A prayer and make sign eff the
cross" The officer, Mortified at the prop
Osition, made an effort to rise, and re-
Joined his comrades with the assistance
OF the friendly Montenegrin. They con-
slider all those who have been taken by
the enemy as killed. They carry out of
the battle their wounded soldiers on
their shoulders. Arms, small loaf of
bread, a cheese, some garlic, a little
brandy, an old garment, and two pair of
sandals made of raw hide, form all the
equipag: of the Montenegrins. On their
march they do not seek any shelter from
rain or cold. In rainy weather the
Montenegrin wraps around his head the
Sfrookd Ca shawl of coarse cloth), lies
down on the ground and, putting his
rifle under him, sleeps very comfortably
Three or four hours of repCse are suite
sufficient for his rest and the remainder
of his time is occupied in constant exer-
tiCn. 1t is impossible to retain them in
the reserve, and it seems that they can
not calmy bear the view of the enemy.
The tactics of the Montenegrins are CON
fined to being skillful marksmen. A
stone, hole, a tree offer them cover
from the enemy. Firing usually in a
PROSTATE position on the ground, they
are not easily hit, while their rapid and
sure shots carry destruction into the
closed ranks of a regular army. They
have besides a well practised eve tor
judging of distance, and thoroughly un-
d,r,tand how to take advantage of the
ground. OF course it will ALWAYS be
difficult to employ such warriors against
regular troops.
Year: 1876

Left-there nobody's daughter,


Child of disgrace and shame
Nobody ever taught her


A mothers sweet, saving name
Nobody ever caring


Whether she stood or fell,
And men (are they men p ensnaring-
With the arts and the gold of he'll
Stitching with ceaseless labor,


To earn her pitiful bread;
Begg ng a crust from neighbor,
And getting curse instead
All through the long, hot summer,
All through the cold, dark time.
With finge, hat numb and number
Grow white as the frost's white rime-
Nobody ever conceiving


The thrpb of that warm, young life,
Nobody ever believing


The strain Of that terrible strife!
Nobody kind words pouring


In that orphan hearts sad ear,
But all of us ignoring


What lies at our doors, so near
q sister down in the alley,
Pale, with the downcast eye,
Dark and drear is the valley,
But the stars shine forth on high!
Nobody here may love thee,
Or care If thou stand OF fall.
But the great, good God above thee,
He watches and cares for all.
Year: 1876

ANOTHER set of blood relations of A
L. Stewart have announced themselves
from Ireland, The Begleys claim to be
first cousins, and say they will not put
up with any fooling AMI will have exact
iustice done them
Year: 1876

4 Y eminent physician SAYS that sweet
oil i not only an antidote to the bite of
a rutlesnake, but will cure poison of
any KIN |, both on man and beast" The
pati,rt must take spoonful of it inter
naly and bathe the wound, for cure.
To cure a horse it takes eight times as
much as for a man. A pint of whisky is
also -,uod for snake bite"


II il given on the authority of New
Orleans paper that there is in that city
hog with its ears so far back that he can
non bear himself squeal.
Year: 1876

ONE of the best things said Of William
T. Garner since his heroic death in trying
Faid good salaries and gave proper vaca-
ton to his clerks, and when any of them
fell sick in his employment he sent the
check regularly when the pay day came
round. This is the kind of obituary that
Year: 1876

WE are getting in our vengeance on
the Indians, after all. A young lady
visited the fort near St. Augustine,
Florida, few days ago to see the In
dians camped there, and, in learning to
shoot a bow and arrow, accidentally sent
whizzing arrow into the side of the too
confiding redskin. An army with pam
niers would crush Sitting Bull.
Year: 1876

THE condition of the English and
Scotch operatives in the mills is growing
wsrs", and the reduction of wages islike-
ly to become general. This will be fol-
lowed by strikes and great suffering, and
in the end the workmen will be worsted.
The business depression is so severe it is
to be feared that only starving labor will
revive it.
Year: 1876

How To MAKE MISCHIEF. keep your
eve on your neiRhbors. Take caro- OF
them. DO not let them stir without
watching. They may do something
wrong Il vow do. To bo sure, you
never knew them to do anything very
bad, but ii may loo on yonr account
they have not. Perhaps IL il had not
been for yonr kind care they might
have dlsgaced themselves long ago.


Then do not relax in your efforts TO
keep them where they ought TO be.


Never mind your own buslness,-that


will take care of itself. II you find
any symptoms Of any one passing ont
OF the path of duty. tell every one else
that you may sec, and be particular TO
see a great many. II is good way to
circulate such things, though IL may
not benefit yourself, or any one partic-
ularly. Do keep something a-going;
silence il dreadful thing. 1t is said
there was silence in heaven for the
space Of half an hour. Do not let any
such thing occur on earth. IL would
be too much for this mundane sphere.
Year: 1876

The statement in our local columns, OF
the selling Of, at least questionab ly, good
beef, by farmer of Brandywine Hundred
will be read with particular interest by
the public. If the story is true, certainly
measures should be taken by the proper
authorities to punish the man who would
knowingly place such meat on sale. We
commend the case to the Board Of Health.
Year: 1876

The IAily edition Of the "New York Her
ald' is conceded to be the "Greate.t News
paper of the Age" both in point of circula-
tion and popularity.


The Weekly edition of the N erald," a.
10 evidenced by its large and constantly
increasing circulation, holds the same
rank among the weekly newspapers fthe
country.


We are determined to spare neither
money nor labor in still further improving
our Weekly edition. In all that Is nece sas.
ry to make e up q great newspaper, worthy
Of Its worldwide reputation.
Each number of the weekly will contain
q select story ard the latest news by tele
graph from all parts of the world up to the
hour of publication. .t


WEEKLY HERALD.


POSTAGE FREE,
Year: 1876

errors, is what the proper meaning Of the
insinuation is, but We feel all safety in
the results, and will let il rest alone with
the pride and patriotism Of the Democratic
party, knowing they will give love Of
country preference over the bitterness Of
personal or party prejudices.
Year: 1876

Docs the Moruingu Reiuru and Honesty
aud Peace truly dawn? /. il tact thS,
it is darkest just before Ike day. Truly il il
now darl; enough to have Il splendid sun
rising within the next few hours,


For sixteen years the night of blood and
hate has lowered over OEr most unhappy
country for sixteen years the dove of peace
has not settled her weary wings within our
borders. The words Of Grant Let us have
peace" have been a mockery,a deluson and
snare. lie has not even kept the word OF
promise to the ear, and periodically the clash
of arms and the CLEAN of bayOnets startle
the lovers of law, order and peace. We appeal
to the people without reference to parties, to
stamp with the seal of their indignation, this
most wanton violation of all law and all
right; and to pronounce once for all that the
civil shall be superior to the military power,
and that elections shall be free and equal.
Let the SEVENTH Of NOVEMBER usher
in the glorious day.
Year: 1876

"As forme, will train with no party,
will march under no flag, will step to no
music that doesn't echo from one end of the
Union to the other" These were the brave
patriotic words of Senator Baysrd, at mon
ster mass meeting in Csoper's Institute,
New York, a few evenings since. They
come like apples of gold on plates of silver
in contrast with the Dead Sea fruit that the
incendiary orators of the Radical party are
offering in their efforts to incte sectional ha-
tired. Thank God Senator Bayard's utter
ances are those of Democrat, and the true
sentiments of the Democratic party, which
is striving to bind up the wounds of an af-
hicted country and restore her people to
prosperity while the leaders of the Radical
party are inhaming passions, preaching dis
cord, and teaching disunion Which is the
party to vote for?- Clinton Democrat.
Year: 1876

An honest and economical administration
will restore confidence to the people, and
business will begin to revive. Peace, good
order and harmony will return, and we will
again be a united and happy people. Vote
for Tilden and Reform.
Year: 1876

Sing a song of sixpence,
Pocket full of CASH
We can fool the negroes
And buy up the white trash.
When elections over,
II we the victory gain,
We can get our money back
by stealing il again.


Waterioo Observer.
Year: 1876

At a meeting of the Park Commissioners
yesterday morning il stated that Corporation
Counsel had given an opinion that lie work Of paving
the roadway in Washington square was divided between
the Department Public works and the Depal Of
Parks and consequent ynetLer could do II alone The
pavement will therefore remain at present II was
decided 20 continue lho work now ia prog eCt ~ thing
the Oor IA the Museum Of Natural History. The report
10 be laid before inc Board of Aldermen with reference
10 TIE GiseOntnuaEce OF work public Improvements
was not ready for presentation, AMI all action III the
matter has been accOrdInsY pO.lpOncd.
Year: 1876

To do this 1t Is necessary that You should inhale
FRESH and PURE AIR In the rooms you daily and
nightly occupy.


danger of contracting coughs colds and their prob
ably attendant evils, by purchasing and using the
Year: 1876

THE sudden illness of one of the jurors in
the trial Of Mollie Maguires, in Pottsville,
Pennsylvania, has caused delay in the
trial of this case for several days, but with
the seeming improvement Of the sick juror,
y prospect for its early resumption, until
death ended his sufierings on Wednesday
night, was entertained. This will cause a
further idelay in the case until July, and
the whole trial will in all probability have
to be heard again, which will cause q loss
of time the Commonwealth cannot well
afford,
Year: 1876

SINCE the defeat of the faction to which
the Commercial belongs, that journal has
had sore head, and grows at everything,
even picking out typographical error in an
editorial Of this paper yesterday. 1t is a
sad condition for that paper, and we would
prescribe Blaine police for it's sore head
Year: 1876

The body of young man was found
floating in the river at the foot of Broad
way this morning. 1t is supposed to be
that of one OF the men recently drowned
in the Miami River while boating. 1t is
clothed in check shirt and dark clothes.
The Coroner has been notified.
Year: 1876

WASN'T PoISoNED..-Several weeks ago
we published an account of a supposed
poisoning case--a wcllto.do old farmer
living in New Castle Hundred, near Bear
station, died last March and after he was
buried his son went before the Corner and
made sworn statement that he believed
his mother had poisoned his father, and
that she was accused of living in disgrace
with farm hand named Phillips, from St.
Georges. The body was taken up some
time in May and the contents of the stomach
analysed by Prof. Rand, of Philadelphia.
Prof. Rand completed the analysis about
a week ago and concluded that there was
no poison in the stomach, so the jury
rendered a verdict last Thursday that the
old man cams TO his death by typhoid
fever, The jury, when il was called
together on Thursday, examined number
Of witnesses, and several of them testified
that Phillips had boasted about his having
a soft thing with woman in the neighbor-
hood, who was keeping him also that he
wanted to get slow poison to put an old
man out of the way. Phillips is considered
a notorious liar, however. lie is rather
fine looking, Suspicion in the neighbor
hood rests strongly against him,
Year: 1876

1t takes but little to dam tho current of
a mans happiness in this world. Many a
bridegroom, whose future was all roseate
with happy promise, has been suddenly
hurried into tho valley of woe by protru-
ding peg In the sole Of one of his wedding
boots.
Year: 1876

The st. Louis W,shtcLc Poa( Carl Schurz's
paper of Saturday last thus paws its res.
poets to the Democratic party: Every
opportunity of the Democrats is at the
same time their embarrassment The
party cannot show itself without its real
form and substance. 1t cannot open its
mouth without scorching it. 1t cannot do
homage to the truth without damaging
itself 1t cannot refer to the history Of its
glory without evoking tho memory of its
disgrace. Two souls inhabit its breast.
neither of which has the courage to part
from the other. IN fact, such a separation
would be equivalent to its own dissolution
and one can scarcely imagine that it would
give up "A fault which involves the giving
up of its whole being, Hess, 60 and be
executed ! said q pastor of GieSsen to the
condemned murderer, whom, as q former
school, mate. lie had been chosen to bring
to repentance and resignation it's the
only favor you can do me in return ! We
fear that the DemacrCtic Hess is in nc
hurry to comply. And yet, the end of any
and all Democratic policy is and remain:
the coad'tO StHe qua non of a new, good
departure. Aparty which--to 90 back nov
for the present-pQminated prominen
leader IN the war against the South, upon
a platform that branded the war Us
failure a party which afterward uniteC
itself with the Independent movement fo
tho solo pHrpose of betraying it, and o
laying everywhere its own cuckoo-eggs il
the all too generous nest prepared for them
a party which means one thing at tn
South and an entirely different thing il
the North, one thing in the East an,
another in the West party which in on
place cries for hard money and in anothe
dandles tho rag baby on its kpees; whicl
rides the Free-school nag here, and cook


Irish and Catholic porridge there-such


through through shabby and cheatin


party has no longer the shadow of a righ
to existence, before the tribunal of SCUM


political morality, and to join in the cry 70


Reform n its name is nothing but tn
shallowest hocus-p pocus and trickery."
Year: 1876

The mslignsnts of the Radical party
literally assassinated HORACE GREELEY
when IN became the candidate of the
Democratic party for the Presidency.
With q devilish malignancy and an in
genuity of SANDER unhesrd of before
they drove that honest man to his grave
They have tried the same infamous
course with Mr.. TILDEE, but he causes
their ISLANDERS to rccoil upon their own
heads.
Year: 1876

WE see that Senator THURMAN is an
nounced, in Grafton paper, 70 speak in
that town next Friday. This Is sll
wrong, Judge THURMAN cannot be
present, however much it would delight
him to be, and it is not fair to him or 10
the people TO announce him, when it is
certain he cannot be there.