smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1875

the shearins effect Of the Aange upon
the rail. The skin upon his person
was not broken, but the tlange broke
the tissue Of the flesh on the top Of the
legs, and leaving its mark distinct.
Mr.. Ayerill, if carefully attended, will
get along. This is the only case on
record where car has run over a
mans leg leaving the bones perfectly
unharmed.


A CHEERFUL ATMospuERE.---Let
us try to be like the sunshiny member
Of the family, who has the inestimable
art to make all duty seen pleasant all
self denial and exertion easy are
desirable, even disappointment not so
blank and crushing who is like brac-
ing crisp, frosty atmosphere through
out the home, without q suspicion CT
the element that chills and pinches.
You have known people with whose
influence you felt cheerful, amiable,
hopeful, equal to anything' 0. for
that blessed power and for Gods grace
to exercise it rightly | do not know
more enviable gift than the energy
to sway others to 80; to d!tfuse around
US an atmosphere o. oscheorfulness, piety.
truthfulness, generosity, magma
nimity. 1t is not matter Of great
talent! not entirely a matter Of great
energy; but rather Of earnestness and
honesty and OF that quiet, constant
energy which is like soft rain penetrat-
| ing the soil. 1t is rather grace than
gift and we all know where all
grace is to be had freely for the asking:


WHAT AN COOP FoR?-Remembcr
the parable of the talents-ouo had
ten, another FIVE another two and an
other one. So it is among men Of to-
day. Our talents may be compared
with money, with education, acquired
art, natural gifts or with an opportu-
nifty to do good. If we use our one,
two or five talents to the best Of our
ability, we shall be accepted and earn
the approval of II i'm who judges right
eously. Are we so living to-day that
we can ask OF hope for Gods blessing
on the course we are pursuing? This
is our right, our privilege and our
duty. We may count our passing
moments as unimportant, and they
may appear uneventiul. But time
flies, and we must fly to keep up, or
we shall be left behind each second,
like the tick of clock, makes its rec
ord. We do not recognize this until
we come into mic,dle life or old age,
when our time has been fritted away;
we are punished IN hell OF regrets
for lost time and lost opportunity.


IoNcE killed birds in my wanton-
ness-God forgive me-merely to test
nv skill with the rifle; but received
a bitter lesson. While once passing
through the woods carelessly fired
at bird, caring only to discharge my
gun, so as to make my next fire sure.
| wounded bird which sat upon the
fence. | felt guilt-strlcken at once,
and tried to catch it. Failing in that
I thought it would be humanity to
shoot it. Before | could load my rifle
it fiutlered across the field, where |
followed it, and found the painting
sufferer at its nest and the blood drip
ping upon its young. My cruelty
flashed upon Inc in all It's naIedness,
|. and cyinged under my reflections like
guilty butcher that | Was.
Year: 1875

No MoTuER.-'She has no mother.
What a volume Of sorrowiul truth is
comprised in that single utterance, no
mother. We must 90 down the hard
rough path OF life and become Injured
to care and sorrow in their sternest
forms before we can take home to GU!
own experience the dread reality-no
mother - without struggle and a
tear. But when it is said of a young
girl, just passing from childhood to-
wards the life Of woman, how sad Is
the story sumed up in a short SEN
tence? Who shall now check the
wayward fancies? Who shall now
bear with the errors and faiIings Of the
rotherless daughter? Let not the
cup of sorrow be overNowed by the
harshness Of your bearing, of your
sympathizing coolness. Is she heed
less Of your doings? Is she forgetful
of her duty? l. she careless Of her
moments? Remember, oh remember
she has no mother.


And the poor boy, too, with none
to care for him or to administer to his
comfort. You see him sportive with
his companions, perhaps rude, may be
at times wicked. He has no mother
to warn and chide him-no, no mother
to shed her softoning influence over
him, and dcsolation Of spirit that
no tongue can express. He is turned
out in the world to battle its storms
alone, and when pain and woariness
press him, no words Of pitying sympa.
thy fall upon MS ears, no soft hand
soothes and supports him. Remom-
Der, Oh remember he las no mother
Year: 1875

THE GOLDEN RULE AND THE RULE
OF CODA few days ago gentle
man of this city received by mail a
check for $500. He deposited it in
his bank, and went down into the
street, there to be met by rumor
that sent him back in haste. Just
twenty five minutes had elapsed.
The teller's little door was shut.
The money had gone. Had it been
stolen? Was the banker a swindler?
No; he had failed. About the same
time a merchant received large
quantity of goods one day near the
close of business hours. He made
some commonplace excuse for not
making immediate payment, and
promised to send check the next
morning. The first announcement of
the morning was that he had failed.
He had the goods, but the real owner
was without his check. Was the
merchant thief9 Ought he to have
gone to jaiil Not at all. He had
merely suspended. He was unable
To meet his obligations. Two young
men were recently brought into one
of our police courts on charge OF
stealing shoes from a Third avenue
store, They were decent in appear
ance, and it was believed by some
that they had been driven to crime
by want. Had they failed, or had
they suspended! Or was it because
they were unable to meet their obli-
g.tions. Not at all. They were
thleves-common thieves-very com
mon thieves. They wee sent to the
penitentiary for two months.-New
York Triiune. ..iat .l
Year: 1875

prints the following as an "origi-
nal" composition, the production of
a pupil in one of the primary de-
partments of the Watkins Union
School


A turtle is a reptile. 1t has
head like snake am little sharp
tail and four claws like an alligator.
The rest of him lives inside the
bones so / don't know what he looks
like.


The bones are outside and are
called the she'll.


They live great many years.
They are very ugly and stupid and
l don't think yon could tame them
if yon tried all summer.


suppoie they are good for some
thing but l don't know what its is.


1t is fun to catch them.


In some countries but not in this
they keep them round in houses to
kill bugs. t


\ turtle has no teeth but it don
make any difference, for there are
bones in their mouths and can hold
on to a stick all day if yon stay and
pull.


l don't believe they ever die
hardly. l don't know how l should
go to work to kill turtle unless l
smashed him with big hammer.
The shells are real pretty when You
have boiled the turtle partly out.
They live all winter like bears with
out nothing to eat l don't see how
they do it. 1 think they are awful
homely. Their eyes look as if they
we're set in up side down. They
mostly stay in the same place.
1t takes them long while to get
anywhere.


There are great many kinds OF
turtles and some are good to est.
This is all l can think of about
turtles.
Year: 1875

CONCERT FOR ST. VINcENT's HoNE. Our
readers will be pleased see by advertisement
fifth Page that concert will shortly be given by
of the most distinguished amateurs of this city
under the direction of Professor Colignon, for the
benefit OF st. VincsntB Home.
Year: 1875

SEAsoNABLE GROCERIES AT WHOLESALE
One of the most extensive and progressive Wholesale
grocery houses in the city that recently established
by Messrs. Nicholas Burke and Philip Thompson, under
the title of Burke Thompson. Both gentlemen have
had long and varied experience in the grocery busneSR
the former as proprietor probably the largest retail
grocery the city, whose immense business was built
up entirely by himself and Mr. Thompson one of the
managing in the old house of Smith & McKenna.
with this experience developing natural aptitude for
the business ample capital at their command the
new house Its with the full strength
of manhood and at took place among the leading
houses the city. In another column present our
readers with advertisement calling attention to the
large stock of staple and fancy articles which they
have on hand. They also have full supply of AtmOres
minco meat currAnts citroD, almonds, etc especially
desirable daring the approaching holidays and the
Of new Wines champagne, krug soda, whlskies etc all
Of which they will dispose Of at the lowest market
i ratea. -
Year: 1875

Ample capital, practical knowledge, large
experience and familiarity with the tastes of the people
are necessary who would build up and retain q
large business in any city. These Mr.. VIM. Hogan
has and therefore it is that hs splendid shoe store 90
and Cl Canal street. well patrOniEed by all classes
of our citizens.
Year: 1875

BURSErr's FLAvoRING EXTRACTS. - The
superiority these extracts consists in their perfect
purity and great strength. They warranted free
from the poisonous oils and acids which enter into the
composition of the Fictitious fruit avsrs in the
market They not only true to their names, but
are 80 highly concentrated that comparatively small
quantity only need be used.
Year: 1875

season if afordit At Christmas and New Years


If at any time of the year. every should have as
we'll made and elegant pSir of shoes be found.
These in large quantities and of all sizes and styles
be bought of wm Hogan Esq so and lO Canal street.
Year: 1875

COOP FARE.-Those who visit the theatres
balls, al wish to enjoy good supper. as well as
visitors city who desire to live comfortably and
economically will do well to visit the saloon of Mr.
Richard McCloskey, Nos. 20 and ~ St Charles street
he gives the best of everything in the most attractive
style and at reasonable prices The eating saloon
will be open all hours of the day and night from this
time forward during the season
Year: 1875

Christmas and New Years are coming The
boys want red top boots the girls button boots the
ladies-wen, they want something nice, anyhow and
can't tell exactly what it till they all the stock so
pser Japtilias had better send them all off to VIM
Hogan'a 90 and lol Canal street, and let them suit
themselves Nr HoganS goods all fresh, his work.


men are the most skilled and his prices remarkably
In
Year: 1875

We remark the fact that the Grangers of three
line, Talbot, and Dorchester-who resolved a
few days ago that Church property should not
be exempt from taxation, had a prompt support
for that opinion in the message of President
Grant
Year: 1875

our almsheuses and iails. When, in certain
sections of the United States, you find only
seven per cent. of the people, above the age
OF ten years who connot read and write,
and discover eighty per cent. of all the
crime chargeable to these sections is com
mltted by this ignorant seven per cent. it
will not do to deny that ignorance has a
most intimate relation to crime. The
statistics Of pauperism likewise show that
the iliiterate and ignorant crowd our poor
houses, and avery small proportion of the
inmates of these institutions have had any
OF the advantages of education VIII it be
said the State has no interest in the sup
preston of an evil that is the prolific source
OF so much misery and vice? Crime and
paupcrism are burdens which the State has
to bear, and to make use of every preventive
Of these evils is the dictate of good policy
and humanity.


There Is, however, more urgent reason
why the State should compel the education
of all the children within her jurisdiction.
1t Is patent to every observer that where
there is an aggregation of the ignorant and
criminal classes, the laws regulating suffrage
are frequently violated The most effective
remedy for this pernicious evil is the school.
1t is the nursery of the good citizen regu-
lates his will and action by certain fixed
principles, informs and disciplines his mind,
and excites and fortifes his selfrespect.
Receiving his education at the hands Of the
State, the child learns to look upon her as
his bcnefactor, and with the increase of his
intelligence there is corresponding growth
in his respect and veneration for the Com
monwealth from whose beneicence he has
so rich an Offering That man must be an
migrate, who, taught by the State and hav-
ing his mind enriched by the stores from
her bounty, will use the gifts thus bestowed
in corrupting her counsels or undermng
the faith of her people in the sanctity or
efficiency of her laws The lesson of the
common school is love of country and
obedience to authority. Can the time and
attention of those entrusted with govern
ment be employed upon a subject more
vital to the interests of society than to
secure the education Of every child within
the operation of its laws, and [ sincerely
trust thai from the wisdom of the Lesisiia-
ture viii be evolved some plan that VII at
least gather the neglected children of the
Commonwealth into institutions where,
jointly with the contributions of charitable
people, she canprovide for their maintenance
and instruction.
Year: 1875

and help adorn human nature. Is not.
therefore, the interest, pride and patriotism
of every American engaged to make the
Centennial in its proportions and grandeur,
a true reflex of the intelligence, genius and
habits of our people, the magnitude of our
resources and the benefits of our institu-
tions2 This is the scope and intention of
the celebration, and if we mistake not, the
sentiments of the people of the country,
every State and Territory will be re
presented in the exhibition in the manner
that will best display its wealth, industries
and characteristics, and with the more COM
prehensive view of making the Centennial
truly national and American That the
products of foreign countries will be largely
represented, is assured by the number and
character of the nations that have signifed
their intention to contribute, and the
liberal appropriations they have made to
provide for suitable display. There has
been no abatement Of zeal in the efforts of
the gentlemen in charge of this National
undertaking, nor any cessation in their
labors to difFuse proper understanding of
its purposes and uses No apprehension
Of failure has ever seized them, neither
have they been disarmed by unfriendly,
and at times unjust criticism nor deluded
by plausible suggestions that might have
turned them aside from the supreme OBJ
ject for which they have striven. To their
talents, dignity Of character and untiring
energy, the country will be indebted for
large measure of the success of the Centen-
mai, and in what remains for them to do,
these qualities should Danish distrust and
command for them confidence and support.
The work upon the buildings intended for
the exhibition, is progressing rapidly, and
the structure in its architecture and pro-
portions will be "A credit to the nation. The
space to be allowed has been carefully all
lotted to each country, and ample provision
made that the articles exhibited will be
properl y and fully displayed, while every
facility will be afforded for the examination
of our own products Philadelphia is
enlarging her accommodations for the enter
tainment of guests, the neighboring cities
afford innumerable opportunities of a like
kind, the extensive park where the Centen-
mel buildings are located, is every day
adding to its natural beauty, with the con
tributions of art with which public and
private liberality is adorning its avenues,
and the welcome accorded those who attend
the exhibition, will be in keeping with the
traditional hospitality Of the people of
Pennsylvania, and We trust will reflect
honor upon the whole nation.
Year: 1875

The education and maintenace of the
soldiers orphans will continue to elicit
your sympathy and aid. No object should
make more successful appeal to our con
sidcration, than the condition of these
unfortunate children, whose future will be
shaped and usefulness largely determined
by the instruction they receive from the
State. A number Of these orphans, dis
tinguished by good conduct and mental
qualities that adapted them TO the calling
Of teachers, have been transferred upon the
expiration Of their terms, from the Orphan
to the Normal schools of the State, where
they are being fitted for that useful occupa-
ton. What the State should do to obtain
employment or a means. of livelihood for
the residue Of these children who are in
need ofaSsistance, is matter, / feel assured.
You will not think unworthy of attention.
Year: 1875

The necessity of an Insurance Depart
ment, and its utility, have been clearly
shown, since its creation, by the discovery
of a number Of unsafe and insolvent com
panies that were doing business in this


State, one of which resorted rot only to
fraud but to the crime of forgery to deceive
the public. The published assets of these
companies, in some instances amounting to
hundreds of thousands of dollars, upon
examination melted away to worthless
securities, the very possession of which
was convincing proof of an intention to
practice frand. The protection of sound
companies, the retention at home of the
capital invested in insurance, the interests
OF the insured and the honor of the State


alike demand the exposure Of these
fraudulent companies and the enactment of
Il general law SO stringent in Its regulations
that it will be impossible for adyenturers,
under the cloak Of an insurance company,
to rob the public. Every facility for the
detection Of imposture should be afforded
those charged with the examination of
these companies. The immense interests
involved in this business Of Insurance are
entitled to the utmost protection the State
can extend to them, and It's inquiries should
be so thorough that no form of deception
can elude its scrutiny. \ more ccmpre-
hensiye law, also, for the incorporation of
insurance companies should be passed and
made to embrace all classes of insurance.
and no company should be allowed to
organize, or exist, did not give the amplest
guarantees Of solyency and good flith.


ra g THE NEW CoNST TUITION


e One of the ehcouraging signs of the
times is the growing disposition on the part
OF citizens to give more serious attention TO
the science Of government and measures
for the purification of the channels of
administration and law. The most pregnant
mischief, however, OF our political system,
aud tor which no remedy has yet been
found, is the diaiaclination of men of
character and influence to devote small
portion of their time to educating a correct
public sentiment, and TO the selection of
men for otfice who viii fitly represent that
sentiment. IL is considered one of the first
advantages we possess under our form of
government to be permitted to vote for
those who are to make and administer eur
laws. lfcompelled by any arbitrary power
to surrender this privilege we would do so
only with urhves, Yet how many citizens
discharge this most important duty with as
much Indifference aad as little investigation
as to the merits Of the candidates as they
meet the ordinary requirements of their daily
llie. This unconecrn begat brood of
distempers whose malign influence years
ago reached the dearest franchises of the
people of this State 1t became evident
that reform. must be had in many of the
fgnetIeIls OF government in some places
authority was stained and in others needed
support abuses in Legislation had grown


ntolerant the will Of individuals aud
localities was enacted into law corporations
that were the creatures of the State became
more powerful than their creator, and cities,
through special Legislative grants were rulel
Year: 1875

Tie brief statement of the finances here
with submitted is made to embrace the
details of most interest, and ! invite your
attention thereto with view to a more
intelligent apprehension Of the discussion
that f,llOws - -
Year: 1875

Horace Russell, the chief assistant of Dis
tricAttorney Phelps has resigned his position, alleging
ss the cause his recent Ill health and his inability from


that cause to take part in tho pressing work OF As Fan
Ia Mr. Phelpss letter accepting the resignation me says
"Whe regret most deeply the necessity which leads TO
Ills step accept it in the frank spirit in which 1t
IL rendered in order that the work OF the Office may be
carried on but with the Distinct understanding that,
soon as your health viii permit you will resume your
position and work Your services have been most yaiu-
able and can only yield TO the circumstances which de
pTIve OF them temporarily, because am confident
that at an early day You will be able to take your place
again among US"


Joseph Bell formerly assistant TO the United States
D,srie Attorney and recently partner 0f Judge
Hilton. has been appointed by MI Phelps to take Mr.
Kussells place, aud has accepted the position.
Year: 1875

Grarnl Opening of the Concert Season.


The concert season will be inaugurated in
this city on Thursday night next, on which
occasion a grand musical feast will be given
at Assembly Hall by the choir OF the Second
Baptist church, one Of the most cultivated
amateur musical organizations in this city.
Among the many attractions offered for that
evening will be the inimitable performances
of the wonderful Barnabee. Hear what one
of the great New York dailies says of him:


"BuL how shall we paint Barnabee-the
greatly original and inimtable Barnabee {!
Like most good things, he must be seen TO be
appreciated. Power, pathos, and Infinite
humor are seldom so finely blended in the
construction of single mortal, and the man
to whose lot they fall has priceless fund OF
entertainment for his felow-men, always
ready to be drawn upon at sight, and prepared
to honor the draft. He sang nothing
MODERN but breatbed new and undresmed-
of life into the old songs, which we have
often heard, but seldom heard sung. Barna-
bee took the audience by storm, and they re-
turned the compliment vigorously, being un.
willing to let him eff till be bad rtappeareu
as often as patience and good nature would
a1lOH,'
Year: 1875

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT SYCLE BROTHERS
store will be closed on THURSDAY and FRIDAY
coming, on account of holiday. Ladies wishing 10
visit their place Of business will therefore call on
them In the first part of the week!
Year: 1875

The author Of this is not known, but hc
or she is certainly wise man or woman:
Would you show yourself really good 10
your daughters? Then be generous to
them in a truer sense than that of heapinc
trinkets on their ncckS. Train them for
independence first, and then labor to give
it to them. Let them, as soon as ever they
are grown up, have some little money, CT
means of making money, to be their owr,
and teach them how to deal with it, with
out needing every moment somebody to
help them. Calculate what you give them
or will bequcath to them, not, as is usually
done. on the chances of their making
rich marriage, but on the probability of
their remaining single, and according to
tho scale Of living to which YOU have
accustomed them. Suppress their luxury
now if need be, but do not loave them with
| scarcely bare necessaries hereafter, in strk,
ing contrast to their present home. Above
all, help them to help themselves. Fit
! them to be able to add to their own means
| rather than to be forever pinching and
economizing till their minds are narrowed
| and their hearts are sick. Give all the cu,


ture you can to every power which they
may possess. If they should marry after


all, they will be the happier and the better


for it. If they should remain among the


million of the unmarried, they will bless


you in your grave, and say of you, what
|


his surviving child, My father cared that


l should be happy after his death as well


as while was his pet and his toy"
Year: 1875

"Get out of the way what are you good
for? said cross old man to little bright
eyed urchin, who happened to stand in his
way. The little fellow, as he stepped one
side, replied very gently: They make
men of such things as we are"
Year: 1875

New USE FOR WIFE.-The friends of a
wit expressed some surprise that, with his
age and fondness for the bottle, he should
have thought it worth while to marry. "a
wife was necessary" he said. "They began
to say of me that drank too much for a
single MANI