smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1875

How many women enjoy the de-
lights of culture and at the same
time fulfill her duties to family and
household? Perhaps it is not assum-
ing too much to say that in making
known the existence of such a prob
lem we have already taken the first
step towards its solution-iust as a
ships crew in distress take the first
step toward relief by making a sig
nal which calls attention to her
needs.


The next step-after having, as
we say, set cur flag at half-mast-is
one which, if all we hear be true,
should come easily to women in
council, namely, talking. And talk
ing we must have, even if, as in the
social game called Throwing Light"
much of it is done at a venture. In
that interesting little game, after a
few hints have been gwen concern
ing "the word, " different members of
the company begin at once to talk
about it, and suggest and hazard
descriptive remarks, according to
the idea each has formed of it; that
is, they try, through the dark, to
"throK hight" As the interest
increases the excitement be-
comes intense. Many of the ideas
expressed are absurdly wide of the
mark, but even these help to show
what the answer is not; and often,
by their coming in contact, light is
struck which helps amazingly. And
so in regard to our problem, we have
the hints; then why not begin at
once to think about it, and talk
about it, and suggest, and guess,
and throw light with all our might?
No matter if we even get excited,
say absurd things, say utterly pre-
posterous things, make blnnders.
BlundeRs are to be expected. Let
them fiy,right and left; by hittingto-
gether right smartly they may strike
out sparks which shall help us find
our way.


We have all heard of the frank
country girl who said to her bashful
lover, "Do say something, if it isn't
quite so bright" This, doubtless, is
what every woman, if she expressed
the sincere desire of her heart, would
say to me; and it is to comply with
that half-expressed wish that / have
gathered up, from chance observa-
tion, chance reading, and hearsay,
some ideas bearing on this subject.
Suppose We begin by looking about
us, and making clear to our minds
Just what this state of thing is,which
because it hinders culture, many
deem so unsatisfactory. After that
we may consider its causes, and af-
ter that, the way, or ways, out of it.


A few, very few of our women,
are able to live and move and have
their being, literally regardless of
expense. These can buy, of skilled
assistants and competent supervisors,
whole lifetimes of leisure; with these,
therefore, our problem has no con-
cern; the larger class, the immense
majority, either do their work them
selves, or attend, personally, to its
being done by others; "others" sig
nifty that inefficient, untrustworthy,
unstable horde who come fresh from
their training in peatbog and mead
ow N cook our dinners take care nf
our china dishes, and adjust the nice
Year: 1875

HE subscriber offers for sale, on
reasonable terms, his house and lot Also two
other lots, situated on the South Ridge Road,
about twenty rods south Of the corporation line.
Also other lots upon the height of land command
ing beautiful view of the lake, and country
around Lands conveniently situated may be
added to any Of the aforesaid lots II desired.


1317h. JAMES PHIILIPS.
Year: 1875

country press for its labors, does not come with
in the scope of standing by the party. If we are
to continue fiddliDg let us make the dancers pay.
Farmers have Oranges for their protection, and
every profession has its rules and regulations,
the main object of which is to make those for
whom they work pay. Why should not news
papers do the samei As rule, the world esti-
mates man according to the value which he
places upon himself. If newspaper publisher
is satisfied with the success of his party or his
candidate, he viii have his satisfaction for his
pay.


1t is time that every country paper that is
published as a legitimate and permanent busi-
ness, whether it has patent or a home outside,
should take firm stand on this question. Don't
say that this or that paper has done so and so,
for we have all done so and so good deal more
than has been good for us; but let US stick our
stake, and stand to it, that we will not do and
so any longer.
Year: 1875

Mr.. Motter has introduced into the House a
bill entitled "An Act to Encourage Persons or
Corporationsin the Protection of Valuable Lands
against Floods and foundations" The gist of
the bill lies in the first Section, which is as
follows:


SECTION l. Where any person or corporation shall for
the purpose of protecting valuable work Of public
lands in the State Of Kansas by use Of dixie. piles nip
shall be permitted ont upon said Improvements
nifty per centun Of all taxes to be paid by such person
men into the County Treasury of the County in which
such work shall be performed PrOrided That this
hanks 50 dsiance Of al least one mile and
the said s.aoas. Of fsy sh-i h.-o been .st.-
prorded further that the benefits Of ts act shall not e1.
tend beyond period of five years to any such
corporation.


1t allows persons who construct the works
their taxes by such work. Any man, association
of men, bridge or railroad company, who con-
struct Ievees, dykes, ripraps, to protect their
own land or property, if such works are one mile
or rmore in extent, they escape the payment of one
half their taxes, in consideration of such work
As there must be certain amount of revenue
raised, the consequence will be, the balance of
the taxpayers must pay an increased tax, to
make good that deduction If railroad Comma
ny is taxed $4,000, it may pay $4,000 by pro-
tecting its own property, and the people of the
County must pay 81, 1000 more than they other
wise would, to make up that amount. 1t is
simply taxing the people of the entire County
for the protection of private property, and max
ing the County party in carrying on the i'm
provements. We have no doubt that land along
the Missouri River needs protection, and the
owners would hail this law with decided approv-
al. But we doubt whether the people of the
balance of the County would relish paying for
the improvements.


Mr.. Bridges sends us copy of the bill, and
wishes to hear from his constituents in every
part of the County, so that he may vote so as to
represent a majority of the people, should the
bill reach the Senate. We publish the first sec
tion, in order to let the people know what the
proposition is. The comments are our own, and
are intended as our response to his request.
Year: 1875

Y The Kansas House of Representatives
have passed bill regulating the prices for State
Printing, which, if it becomes a law, will make
it impossible for any man to do the work. In
many cases, the prices are fixed much less than
hands can be hired to do the work for, to say
nothing of q fair profit for the Printer. The
new law makes it the duty of the Secretary of
State to furnish the paper-which is simply
opening up broad avenue of jobbery in that Of
fee. The prices need reducing, but lot of men
have taken it in hand, who have no more knowl-
edge or discretion in the matter than so many
tree-frogs. 1t is to be hoped that the Senate
will consider the subjectin spirit of justice and
common sense
Year: 1875

u Our correspondent, "Guy Fawkes," this
week treats of delicate but important subject
We think he is too sweeping in his assertions, for
we believe that the proportion of virtuous wo-
men is greater than his statements would lead
one to believe. Still, there is no doubt that the
crime Of which he treats prevails to fearful ex-
tent, and is increasing at an alarming rate. His
profession places him in position to know more
about it than the majority of the people.
Year: 1875

II There are not over four Republicans cleo
ted to the Missouri Constitutional Convention
Missouri is more deeply in the mire than in the
Slavery days preceding the Rebellion. Old man
Apathy has tight grip upon the Republicans of
xLat Stota
Year: 1875

II The last number of the Fort Scott Sentinel
end Pioneer is neutral in politics But it takes
occasion to remark that we can be persuaded
with the sum of 5000. Yes, that's what we
charge. But the Sentinel 5c can be had by any
political party for whole campaign for about
ESQ. Only mere matter of value, you know.
Year: 1875

STILL BETTER.-A friend in whose judgement
we have great confidence, has suggested that he
thinks our military position is one in the caval-
ry, and not in the infantry. That just suits us |;
for if there is anything upon which We pride our
self more than upon our military valor and our
disposition to shoot or stick something, it is up
on our horsemanship. We are, in that case, en-
titledto almost two years back pay for our horse.
That will be several hundred dollars more. We
are just making money hand over fist Another
fat lead that this opens up, is the chance of get
ting pay for horses lost in the service. We know
men who served in the army, who have been
putting in horse claims ever since Whenever
they get hard up, and can no longer borrow or
steal few dollars, they make out claim for a
horse lost in the service, swear to it, and divide
with some honest claim agent who succeeds in
diddling the Government out of the amount
We would like to engage Dan. Siuclairs horse
for the next campaign.
Year: 1875

- -,------- ActA-- HSos-SN.
We al have waking visions-I have mine,
And being young. and fancfful, and counted fair,
I sometimes dream Of love;
And md sitting al alone, and musing still,
II my still heart could wake to life,
How would love, aud how be lovedi
For I am weary OF fdolatry.


NV soul is faint within me while think
OF AL the fierce, strong passion
have seen ana known-resistless in its might,
As some rock-cleaving stream
would be loved in ealmness
Trusted, and not feared.
He whom love should be my king
ana not my slave.
do not ask that be be proud and cold,
But calm, and grave, and very strong;
= KING, Ike saul among the sons Of men,
He must not trrnble at my slightest froEn,
Nor shHddeF If another meets my eye:
Nor must he, liEe a vassal, crave my smile
Glad in the dust before my feet to lie
For an weary Of servility.


would not rule nor would yet be ruled
scorn the tyrant as scorn his slave
There is a love Of sweet equEity:
The love God gave and smiled upon,
For 1t was very good.


He whom love must be my king,
But must be his queen,
And he should yield me as my tribute due,
The reverence had earned.
Not only by my womanhood, but by all gentleness,
Long suffering, the patient sweetness
Only love can teach;
For looking me he should feel and know
That peace and rest should follow after toll.
In me his heart should in such safety trust
That be should have no need Of spoil.


40 not claim Tor him the worlds applause,
The blaze OF heraldy, the pomp of fame;
His deeds the annals OF nations pride,
His name upon the lips of men,
But must feel his power:
Must know he could be what earth's heroes sre:
/ could not love him were ne not great.
His hand must be both safe and strong;
A hand to shield, to trust, to lay my own within;
To stake my life upon.
A hand that might have fought with Hercules,
Yet would not harm the worm in his path
For tho the heart Of woman loveGh oft
thing she doth unwiIliugly despise,
IT is a pitlful, imperfect love, that hath not
For It's cornerstone the rock of Faith.
His heart must be most tender and true:
heart that loves, and pities, and befriends
Earth's suffering children, whether high,
Or yet among the lowly and the poor,
And he must love perfectly.


If from the first fruits Of my hearts fair wealth,
bring an Offering for a loYe-croWn made,
He must not mock me with paltry love,
Nor stoop to cheat my soul


If ever should meet such man,
This king only dream Of and never see;
Then could sit most meekly az his feet
very child before his goodness and his power
And while he stopped 70 kiss my shining hair,
Or smooth its clusters from their clinging rest;
sweet urspoken language in his touch
Would lift my dark eyes to the dark Of his,
And, as in fair Judea, when the world was young,
Sarah, with reverence, said to Abraham,
My lips would call him Lord"
Year: 1875

g 'tAmoug the old stories which are
very old, and still current in some
shape, are those of the order to stuff a
pitcher, that had served as a bolster.
with feathers by way of making it
softer; that of the simpleton who,
wanting to cross the river In a hurry,
preferred to ride into the ferrS-boat
and not alight that of the man who,
going TO inquire for sick friend, was
told by his widow, ALAS, he's gone =
and simply replied, If he return, will
you say called That of him Who
when called to task for usurping his
hail-porter's functions, and saying mot
at home with his own lips, proceeded
70 pick quarrel with his visitor be-
eause he doubted his word, though he
would have believed his slaves that of
the host whose guests enjoyed 8 col
Jared head so much that they vowed
that they would dine with him next
day, upon which he went to his butcher
and ordered another head of the same
pig, which is worthy to figure side by
side with the Irish spirit-merehant's 5
advertisement, that he had still on sale
a small quantity OF the whisky which
was drunk by his late majesty in Dub
hn."
Year: 1875

The Postofice department. has de-
oided to Permit samples of sugar to be
sent through the mails long enough to
test the question whether they can be
carried without damage to other mail
matter.
Year: 1875

THE last phase of the assassination
pastime in Havana is for desperadoes
to hire hacks, and, driving furiously
through the streets, they blaze away
with their pistols at their enemies as
they pass them. thus continually elud-
ing pursuit.
Year: 1875

THE recent emphatic order OF the
French government for the enrollment
of all French citizens subject to military
duty includes Frenchmen between the
ages of twenty and forty. Heavy pen
olties follow noncompliance with the
order. Frenchmen subject to military
rule in this country are ordered to reg
lister themselves at the Office of the
nearest consul.
Year: 1875

tHE miners captured in the Black
Hills country by the military and
brought into Cheyenne, have been
ordered to be released upon their
promise that they will not again enter
that section until permission is given
by the government.
Year: 1875

The C0mercial List, always sound
and conservative, ventures in modest
way to assume the mantle of prophet
although considerably prefacing its
remarks with the disclaimer ain
these days it is risky to set ourselves
up as a prophet. Our forte Is in re-.
cording facts, not in writing romance,
hence VIC prefer to adhere to our cal
ling" But forgetful of this expression
OF preference for confining itself to the
domain OF fact, it gives the following
opinion in relation to the spring trade,
which, coming from so sound source,
ought to inspire, cheerful feeling ins
the hearts of those who have felt de-
spondent in regard to the future to
trade:


The most that can safely be done is
to study the indications as they present
themselves to the careful observer and
draw such conclusions therefrom as the
premises appear to justify. Following
this rule the next spring trade promises
to be large and profitable, and calcula.
tons are being based on that anticipa.
tlons by most business men. During
the first week of the year an immense
amount of capital is thrown into cir
culation by the payment of dividends
and interests. In all parts of the coun-
try this cannot be less than $500, 900,
ooo, representing the profits of the last
years transact .ons. Though much of
this will doubtless find investment in
speculative channels, large proper
ton will be employed in mercantile
and industrial enterprises, thus impair.
ting new impetus to business gener.
ally"
Year: 1875

A DOUBLE CoNTRAsT.-I have seen a
beautiful face when in repOse, every
feature of which was cut in the most eX-
ouisite lines, with a moulding which wa-
perfect, and tints which were delicate
and rich As / looked upon it at rest,
/ said it was pericct-the face of most
beautiful woman. She spoke, ut length
and the words were coarse and unintelli.
gent How the beauty fled, as the tinis
of a rainbow die when cloud comes over
the sun


have seen another face, less beautiful,
and yet not ugly. | thought it pleasant
face, though not specially symmetrical
But when she spoke, the light of geniou-
and culture tipped the outline of every
feature as the light of the sun sheds
back the lustre of its golden rays to tingc
with beauty the margin of the evening
clond How every feature glows with 2
regal beauty, which defes imitation; ara
how far such beauty Outranks mere
] physical beauty,
Year: 1875

The party in Canada who have favored
arnexatiOn TO the United States are said
to have abandoned that project, wing VAN
10 the recent triumph of the reform
party, which has obtained control Of the
government and the emoIumentsthereof.
The annexationists now sing with much
feryor, "God save the queen"
Year: 1875

The German and Irish elements have
fallen off nearly fifty per cent, and the
Scandinavians and Italians have shown
equally great proportion of decrease.
Among the most desirable classes of i'm
migrants are those from Russia; they
usually bring money with them and set
tie upon public lands. They generally
so to the far west, but considerable
number Of families are expected soon in
South Carolina. .r
Year: 1875

bs Mary Gray and her sister lived to-


Getherin one house ia shat old maids


paradise, West Chester, Psnnsy1vania,


and they two q lived alone. When
either visited friends the other stayed
at heme t. keep house,. It was Mary


Gray's turn, and she left homes on q


visit the other day. The next day the
sister was found dead in the bed.


Friends of the sisters advertised the
death and the time Of the funeral in
the burough papers, and tried every
means in their power to find out
where Mary Gray was. 4 In vain. The
funeral took place ona advertised time,
and Mary Gray's sister was put de-
Gently under the ground. Tho next
day Mary returned from her visit and
was surprised to find nobody at home
and everything SO quiet about the
house. Then she was told that her
sister wac dead and buried. Her sur
prise aud grief were great She said
lshe was visiting q fsnily only Z mile
aud aihalf from West Chester, but tho
family did net take paper and she
was, of course, entirely fgnofant of
what was taking place in her home.
Every family,howeyer humble, should
take at least one. .pewspapsr.,4sa
Year: 1875

From the SaE Francisco Chronicle


Miller while of training, O'Clock
every morning. He then walks two three miles, at
the rate Of hve miles hour, being warmly dressed
ito prevent getting chilled first encountering the
morning air. He is then rubbed down with coarse
towels bathes in fresh cold water for minute So
IS rubbed down again and is dressed in dry clothes
After half hours rest he eats a broiled chop and
stale bread and drinks two cups Of weak tea with
very little sugar and milk He never uses tobacco.
After his breakfast has dgested he pounds and bruises
his trainer and bis trainer pounds and bruises him. IL
is not considered essential that trainer should be


natch Tor his pupithat is the pupil does not think
Mer's trainer has not expressed an opinion There
thirty ''holds in scientific wrestling and
many 'stopsn to prevent falls An hours rest sue
ceeds the mutual bruisng and pounding and then Mr..
Miller eats his dinner, which consists Of piece OF
roast beef mutton, steak chop If preferred
only the middle of the piece, where 1t is rare and
juicy, being eatenl. good mealy potato little cab
bage cauliHower, and, perhaps, tapoca pud-
ding He drinks glass OF ale with his dinner Then
Mr. Miller after hours rest Indian clubs
and dumbbes and the spring board, and if he feels
exhausted during his exercise drinks glass Of ale
sherry His supper consists Of stale toast weak tea
and soft boiled eggs The evening given up rest
light amusement and conversation He goes to bed at
nine o. clock
Year: 1875

BS- NOTICE TO CAPTAINS or VESSELS ENTERING
TIE PORT or NEW YORK AT NIGHT-The NEw YoRK
HERALD adopted distinguishing Coston night signal for
use board the HERALD yacht showing while burn
ing red green red changing from the other
in succession and be several miles distant Cap
upon SEEING this signal will obige by pres
pairing any marine they may have for The Ship News
Department Of the HERALD


Persons desrous Of communicating with vessels arrfv
Ing York do addressing such vessels
of HERALD news yacht pier No ! East River New York
received from all parts Of tho world and promptly de-
Iivered. Duplicates required
Year: 1875

Messrs Cary Birmingham and Power deny that their
names we're appended with their sanction, tho
communication in yesterdays HERALD under the head
Of ,Tammany Discipline They assert that they knew
nothing whatever oi the communication until they
II in the paper
Year: 1875

despatch from Copenhagen announces the death OF
Count Aoltke Brogentried who was appointed Foreign
Minister the nth or June last The deceased came
Of an old Danish family, and considered one OF the
rising statesmen of the country.
Year: 1875

spin 8 long yarn about it, but the upshot was that he confessed to me that it was his hand which struck me down ten years ago.

 It was always my opinion that he did it., said the wife.

 "And mine too," continued Ryan ''but there was no proof, so held my tongue. He was sopenitent and broken down that I could offer him no reproof, even If l had been inclined to. He worked nobody's ruin so surely as his own, for he never did any good by his prating; he was just clever enough to make mischief, but had not the brains to work himself into any position in the trade societies, so he lost his work again and again, until ho became what I saw tonight. He is coming to the yard to- morrow"

 Will you give him work, Robert9' ~ "Why not, Polly? I think the man is not too bad to mend. There are the materials of decent man in him, if he will only give up drinking At all events l will give him a chance; I think it is only doing my duty to do so.''

 Morgan gave up his drink, and went to his work, and by following the advice of Ryan, and seeking Divine help, he shortly became happy and contented Christian man. He may never be so prosperous as Ryan; but however hum ble his lot, hewill never regret that night when he met the man he had wronged, and received from him a helping hand and Christian forgiveness.
Year: 1875

Up to the year 1948 even physiologists supposed the only important function of tho liver was to secrete bile. At this date Bernard announced to the scien- tifc world that he had discovered ill the liver a new function, that of form ing sugar, and proceeded to show it by experiments. The variety of sugar secreted is the same as that found in the urine in diabetes; but it is not, like that, passed out of the system to it's great in

 jury. Indeed, it is not even passed into the bile duets as part of the bile; but it is passed through the liver, and emerges with the venous blood in the hepatic vein. Bernard examined the blood in all the other parts of the body and the tissues, and found no sugar in any of them except what could be traced to the liver; and he traced it from this organ to the heart, then to the lungs, true that the portal vein, which empties it's contents into the liver, may contain sugar if it is taken in the food, but if none is taken in the food than none is found there; whereas the hepatic vein does contain sugar, whether any is taken in the food or not. Indeed, to be sure IllaG Ine sugar WaS uOG ueTlfeu IfOm Ine food, most of the experiments have been made on carnivorous animals, in the food of which no sugar exists. The kind of sugar formed in the liver re- sembles glucose, or the sugar resulting from the digestion of starch. The quantity is small. It ferments readily, and is destroyed in the animal economy with great facility. The use of the sugar formed in the liver is not well known. It almost always disappears in the lungs, and probably serves the same use as the sugar taken as food-viz.: the produc- tion of animal heat. The liver is known also to produce some other changes in the blood not yet very well understood.