smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1876

THE CENTENNIAL.-A gentleman from this
vicinity now in Philadelphia writes that "hun-
dreds will come to the Exhibition too early.
Quite number Of the tuildings belonging to
the Centennial will not be ready for occupancy
for two weeks, after which the goods must be
put in and arranged, requiring still longer
time. A prominent merchant informed me
that he did not think that there would at any
time be any lack of Accommodations, the re-
sources in that direction are so immense. Me-
chauics get good board for 50 per week. Lodg-
ing houses have been fitted up in which good
single beds can be had from thirty five to fifty
cents. Sirloin steaks are furnished for twenty
cents. and other things in proportion. Tickets
on the horse cars from any part of the city to
the Centennial grounds are sold four for
twenty-five cents. Carpenters work for 81. so
day, and laborers for Sl5O, but the supply is
equal to the demand. People about to build
cheap houses can pick up many good ideas
from the different buildings put up by the
different states and nations. In the evening
you will see all the nations represented on
Chestnut st. As yet have been unable to see
the buildings erected by the state Of Maine
Year: 1876

THE project of funding the national debt is
continually obstructed by those legislators
who, strong in the opinion of their own wis
dom and quite regardless Of the teachings Of
experience, estimate the value of govern
ment bond much higher than do the capital
lists and bankers who have to deal with
them. If the capitalist suggests a five per
cent. bond the Congressman is quite sure
that tour-and-a-half per cent. can be nego-
tiated; if the capitalist thinks he can manage
four-and-a-half the Congressman favors a
four per cent. should the capitalist look ia
vorably upon the four per cent. tae Congress
man suggests three-sixty-five. Meanwhile
the country continues to pay six per
cent. interest on much of its Indebtedness.
Year: 1876

How TO EAT AN APPLE.-There is no fruit
more serviceable to the people than apples
They contain sugar, gum, much malic acid and
some valuable mineral matter. 1t is true that
apples often produce indigestion and flatulence,
but generally the ca1se is in the manner in
whch they are eaten. Apples contain great
quantity of .fred air, and if eaten hastily the
air passes into the stomach, becomes heated,
expands, and causes flatulence in persons with
weak digestion. Such persons should choose
fresh, mildly tart apple, then scrape it to fine
pulp, aud thoroughly mix it with saliva before
swallowing. If it is too troublesome TO scrape
the apple then it should be chewed till every
cell is broken down and the air is liberated.
Pbysiologically, the apple acts as stomachic
by prompting digestion, and when taken in the
morning it becomes laxative. Its action on
the liver is favorable to the health of this
organ. 1t also corrects the evils of too much
and too highly concentrated food.-Herald of
Health.
Year: 1876

OLD members of the House begin to fear
that the session will be extended into the
Fall, the appropriation bills are so far behind
This neglect of public business will not be
reliShed by the country, but, looking from
partisan standpoint Republicans have no
reason to complain, for every day the session
is prolonged adds to the demonstration of
Democratic inefficency.
Year: 1876

Following the established usage, hereby appoint,
by and with the advice and consent of the Executive
Council,


Thursday, the Twentieth Day of April


Next,
as a day OF PUBLIC HUMILIATION, Fasting AND
PRAYER; and earnestly recommend that the day
be observed in manner befitting the solemn pur-
pose for which it is set apart-the strengthening of
our allegiance to Him in whose hands are the welfare
of men and the permanence of states.
Given at the Council Chamber, at Augusta, this
thirty-frst day of March, in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy
six, and of the independence of the United
States of America, the one hundredth.


SELDEN CONNOR
S. j. CHADBoURNE, Secretary of State
Year: 1876

We do rot read anonymous letters and communi-
cations. The and address of the writer are in
all cases Indispensable not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty of good faith


We cannot undertake to return CT reserve conrnu-
nications that are not used
Year: 1876

PARIS does not feel happy over the ru-
mored marriage between the daughter of the
French minister at Berlin and the Count de
Talleyrand-Perigord, a grandson of Prince
Talleyrand. The Count, who lives on an
estate in Silesia given to his grandfather by
the first Napoleon, is thorough German in
feeling, and led a German battalion to his old
estate in France during the war of 1870
Frenchmen look upon him as traitor, and
denounce his marriage to French woman.
He comes fairly enough by his reasonable
proclivities, for his grandfather betrayed
every cause he espoused.
Year: 1876

@ A note to the editor of the New
Haven Register from Washington, says
:" The republican members of the House
are suffering terribly with the chill
Blaines since the very unwise speech of
the gentleman from down east 1t is the
universal remark that he is beyond polit-
ical resnscitation, and that raking open
the dying embers of the rebellion, will
give no party warmth
Year: 1876

-. ..... -..su1s5pH eG-i.s, ,lfreI nnee montns'
attendance at school had only been able
to learn nine letters and eighteen num-
bers. They have no idea of the soul or a
future state, and though they speak of a
superior being, q man questioned on this
point did not know whether It was good
or an evil being. He was afraid Of It, nor
did he pray to it. When death occurs
the body is wrapped in hide and buried
by the men, who dig . grave with their
hatchets and pointed stakes. No women
are allowed to be present at the inter
ment. Nothing is put into the grave,
nor Is the spot ever visited. An offering
Of food Is made to the dead, with the ad-
duration, aye dead person, take We this
food" but the viands are then divided
and consumed by those present. They
have no ida of stealing, and polygamy
and polyandry are unknown. Though they
marry their sisters they never marry the
elder sister, and there is no marriage GER
emony beyond a presentation of food to
the parents of the bride, who have no
choice in the selection of her husband.
the subsection Of women being complete.
The eldest male Wedda is regarded with
patriarchal respect, but ali others
are equal, caste being unknown.
Very little information Is 10 be de-
rived from their language, except that 1t
seems to be agreed among philoloQists
that it is the only savage language which
is Enthusiastically Of Aryan origin.
Year: 1876

The announcement that the Italian
Government will impose an income tax
on the allowance given by the Pope to
the cardinals and on the stipends Of all
persons connected with the Papal Court
has created great excitement at the Vati-
can. A coAsistory was called to consider
what steps should be taken under the
circumstances.
Year: 1876

A famous usurer Of Paris being on his
death.bed, his confessor presented q
silver cruci6x to him, with . view to
awaken him to q sense Of his situation.
The dying missr. after examining the
cross with the most minute attention,
suddenly exclaimed; "6ir. I can lend
you but q very small sum on such a
pledge
Year: 1876

From the virgins Chronicle.


Last night Billy Wood went up into
his Law Office with an important letter
which had Just been put into his hands,
and finding the place in darkness began
to scour around for some matches. He
stumbled over q spittoon, banged up
against the stove, upset an ink bottle and
finally came upon the lucifers. Lifting
his right log until the knee was on q
level with his stomach, he scraped a
match along his pants and then stood on
his tip.toes to light the gas. Turning on
tho illuminating fluid. IS he supposed,
he flirted the match over the top Of the
burner and then il went out. Another
match went skipping along the leg Of his
pantaloons, and again he attempted to
light the gas. but no 60. Then he got
apile Of law-books (Hittell on Evidence,
Grants Legal Forms and the Revised
Statutes of Nevada) and standing up o
little higher, attempted to arrange the
gas fixture. Just then Judge Whitman
came in, giving vent to sacred remarks
and prayerful ejaculations, such as men
make when they feel like whipping the
whole world.


BILLY, that blasted Gas Company has
shut of my meter"


Of the law books, That's what must
bsthe matter here" and rushing out to
The place where the meier usually stood,
they found it gone. Then they got can
dies and spent two hours making out the
necessary papers to sue the Gas Com.
pauy for 81. 500 damages.
Year: 1876

Cuba is q cemetery for Spanish re-
cruits. Unlike Falstaffs ragged regi
ment, who were good as food for pow
der, these poor boys who are enlisted II
Spain and shipped off to crush the IN
surrection in Cuba are killed by the
diseases incidental to the country before
they have chance of facing the enemy
The mortality is as great or perhaps
greater than that which cursed the
federal army on the peninsula. Malaria
fever "gathers them in" The othcia
records at Madrid and Havana may be
able to show how many stout fellows
have been swallowed in the swamps Of
Cuba, but in no other way can the thou
sands of victims be told off. The Mad
rid government is evidently tired Of
frittering away human life in this way
Martinez Campos is appointed to com
mand the army, and the order to fire Is
to be given all along the line. 1nsur'
rection is to be wiped out. Campos has
only to give the order, and quick,
presto it is done. It is as easy IS lying.
Sixteen thousand troops from Madrid
are on the sea, and twenty-four thou
sand more are to follow, and with those
on the ground the spirit of free Cuba is
to be crushed. We have been hearing
this for years. Men have come and
men have gone back to Madrid, but the
war goes on. The insurgents have go1
commander who is never idle. Hlt
name is Gen. Disease.
Year: 1876

were consoling themselves with the idea
that, at all events, there was no birch
used at Mr.. Bonnycastle's, quite losing
sight of the fact that as there are more
ways of killing a dog besides hanging
him, so are there moro ways of teaching
than posteriori. Happy in their ignor.
ance, they all went fast asleep, little
dreaming that Johnny was already 80
far advanced in knowledge as to have
tolerable comprehension OF the mystery
of the cane. As for Johnny, he had cried
himself to sleep, at least six hours before
them.


The next morning Master Jack Easy
was not only very sore but very hungry,
and as Mr.. Bonnycastle informed him
that he would not only have plenty OF
cane, but also no breakfast, if he did not
learn his letters, Johnny had wisdom
enough to say the whole alphabet, for
which he received a great deal OF praise,
the which, if he didnot duly appreciate,
he at all events infinitely preferred to
beating. Mr.. Bonnycastle perceived
that he had conquered the boy by one
hours well-timedseverity. Hetherefore
handed him over to the ushers in the
school, and as they were equally empow-
cred to administer the needful impulse,
Johnny very soon became very tract
able boy.
Year: 1876

A short trip through NIcollet, Slbley,
and part Of Brown counties has con-
vinced me, says q correspondent, that
the grasshopper question is OF much
more serious importance than our peo-
ple suppose. In drive OF thirty miles
I did noe see a furrow turned. Vacant
houses and deserted farms are not infre-
quent. Those who remain cannot possi-
bly, hold out much longer. Many OF
them are actually facing starvation.
Unless change soon comes our western
counties must be depopulated. The
crisis is reached. Thepeople have strug-
gled for their homes and farms during
the last four years of devastation by this
terrible scourge, but they cannot hold
out much longer. The issue is now posi-
tive, simple and well defined. Shall the
country be occupied by the people or
the grasshoppers They cannot both
inhabit the same country much longer.


II the greater part Of the eggs de-
posted shall hatch out, there will be
grasshoppers enough to devour every
green thing in the State of Minnesota
next year. The deposit Of eggs is prob.
ably hundreds OF times greater than it
has ever been before. If they shall de-
velop into full grown grassboppers, and
remain in the State, the result is fearful
tocontemplate. lam satisfied that if a
universal raid were made npon them
wherever they are, Immediately upon
their beginning to hatch out, disaster
might be averted. But action must be
prompt and in every part of the region
infested. do not believe that men can
be driven out by grasshoppers, ii q
combined effort is made with deter
mination to win.


Now, as to the theory OF the eggs be.
ing destroyed by the red worm. l in
vestigated this matter. and while it is
unquestionably trne that the worm is at
work, yet at the present rate of destruc.
tion it will absolutely amount to nothing
at all. For every egg destroyed there
will be thousand left, speaking within
bounds at that. So, too, some OF the
eggs are rotting. but the decrease from
this cause will alone be enthusiastically
small in comparison with the whole num-
Der deposited.


It is possible that very unfavorable
weather in the spring might destroy and
prevent the eggs from Matching out. 1t
is also possible that favorable winds
might drive them away as soon as they
are able to fly, but these are contingent
cies that cannot be taken into account in
deciding the question "Men and
brethren, what shall We do to be savedT
Year: 1876

The House murder trial suggests one
lesson to married couples to which We
draw their attention. It is dangerous
to domestic peace, as we'll as the life Of
each, for both husband and wife to keep
handy loaded rerolverss especially when
onnubial jars are frequent.
Year: 1876

The tie which bound a Detroit
youth to lawyers Office was severed
yesterday and his parents were happy.
They wanted the boy to make a great
lawyer but he was getting along too
fast He pursued his studies with an
ardor that cast a judicial shadow over
the household and caused considerable
neighborhood talk. He got trusted
for candy and repudiated the bill on
the ground that he was a minor. He
bought dog and went into bankrupt
cy. He borrowed a pair of skates and
de6ed the owner to get out writ of
replevin. He borrowed fly cents and
then made the lender his assignee.
But the worst of it was in the fam
lily. He had legal name for almost
everything and his desire was to prove
to his parents that he was just absorb
ing dead loads of law. If he wanted
potato at dinner table he would
remark


Father, file my claim against that
potato and I'll prove the indebted
mes this afternoon


If he wanted bread he said:
Mother, get me out writ of at
tachment for piece of bread
1t was expected of him that he
would build the morning fires, but no
sooner had he gained an insight into
law than he said to his father:
I'm going to move for a change of
venue unless some other arrangement
is made


He moved for a stay of proceedings
if asked to go to the grocery, and if
chided for being out late at nights he
replied:


File your declaration and give me
chance for jury trial.


When he was in a good humor he
would sit and regale his mother with
stories about how Old Chancery was
going up town one night and met Old
Equity and asked how Decree was get
ting along. Old Pleading and Excep-
tions came along just then, and the
young lawyer would slap his leg and
add:


If Indictment had only beeu there
he'd whaled the whole crowdr
The other day the long-sufering faith
er severed the tie. He was trying to
bear up, hoping for reform, but as
he sat down to the tea table his son
frightened up and remarked:


The defendant will now be sworn.
Now, sir did you or did you not come
out of a Griswold street saloon at IL
o'clock this morning, wiping your
mouth on the back of your hand :?
Tell the jury all about it sir


It was little too much, and the
boy doesn't study law any more. He
plays with the wood pile in the back
yard.-Detroit Free Press.
Year: 1876

Two years ago young man married
girl with such a fiery red head
that he had to look at her through a
smoked glass. But she is even with
him now. Since married his nose has
become such bright scarlet that she
uses smoked glass, too.-Moristo,o's
Herald
Year: 1876

PERFECT SLEEP-The sleep of per-
feet rest is dreamless-a kind of sleep
not produced by laudanum, chloral or
any other drug. Remember this,
young people, at the beginning of
your lives. Do healthy work enough
to weary you, and you will sleep a
healthy sleep, and be doubly sure of a
good old age.
Year: 1876

In the rural districts of Portugal
the women work in the fields from
early childhood sharing to the full the
toll and fare of the men. Yet more
healthy, comely and contented race of
women is not met with the wide world
over. No pale, thin, careworn mat
rons or maids are found among them,
but almost without exception, they
are vigorous in frame, strong and lythe
in step, and cheerful and winning in
countenance. Something Of this is to be
ascribed to the feeling of security and
independence that comes from sure
tenure of their homes, which, though
rented, are retained for generations on
comfortable terms. Something is ow-
ing, too, to genial climate, and to
the comparative ease with which the
necessities of life can be provided.
Yet the fact tends to show that with
identical habits of living, the physical
powers of men and women should be
equal.
Year: 1876

AT the coming Centennial Newspa-
per Exhibition at Philadelphia it has
been decided to display copies of an
tique journals and other curiosities of
newspaper literature. To this inter-
esting collection all persons having
ancient, quaint, or curious specimens
are invited to contribute; and should
the response be as hearty and general
as we hope to find it, to be not only
leading trait of the Newspaper De-
partment, but also one of the salient
attractions of the exhibition as whole.
All having the ability and the will to
aid on the project should transmit
their consignment without delay to
the Philadelphia Office Of the News
paper Exhibition, Ledger Building,
ITO South Sixth street, Philadelphia.
Whilst on view, these exhibits will
have attached to them labels designat-
ing by whom they are contributed,
and all consistent care will be taken
to preserve them from damage. Af-
ter the close of the Exhibition they
will be again at the service of their
owners, or, in the absence Of diff
ferent instructions, will be transferred
to some historical society or museum.


During the late war there were
many newspapers issued which illus
trated the straits in which their pub
fishers found themselves. Pink, blue,
and yellow sheets, wrapping paper, and
many other substitutes were pressed
into the service. Specimens of these
now possess curious interest.


The advantages to the public of
such gathering are manifest to de-
gree which renders elucidation unnec-
essary, and the opportunity to do a
very useful act is placed within easy
reach. A single copy of some senile
broadsheet may not be of much worth
to its proprietor, yet in conjunction
with others it will make up worthy
collection. Many people there are
who, having preserved such curiosi-
ties for years, can turn them to little
or no practical account, and it is not
too much to hope that the response CIV
en- by such will be ready and general.
Without loss to themselves, they can
materially benefit visitors to the Great
Centennial Exhibition and apprecia-
bly, advance patriotic movement.
Year: 1876

A. ZACH. CHANDLER will have great
deal to do as manager of the Presidential
campaign, would it not DO well for him,
suggests the World, to resign his place
as commander-in.c chief Of the Sioux lndl-
ans? He has already won sufficient
glory in that capacity, and proved the
ability Of the Interior Department to
whip the War Department every time
In a square fight.
Year: 1876

The railroad authorities at once applied
to Governor Beveridge, of Illinois, 10
preserve peace. lie at once telegraphed
To the sheriff of that county to arrest any
and all persons that were engaged in
stopping trains, and if the sheriff was un-
able to do so, the governor would send u
guard of 100 men to his assistance, and n
company OF
Year: 1876

WE have received lengthy and
communication from Peters
burg, Grant county, on the political
situation in the Second Congressional
District, and would very much like to
publish it, but unfortunately it is written
on both sides. Correspondents should
understand that this rule is Imperative.
As you respect and appreciate the one
term sentiments of Gov. TILDEN, 80 re-
spect and remember the "one side
plsnk in tho platform of newspapers.
Year: 1876




Spectal Correspondence At The Tribune


ISLAND WILD, Wis, Aug. 26.-The State OF
Wisconsin can boast more beautiful inland
lakes than any other section Of country Of the
same area in the United States, and the faircst
gem Of all is the glorious sheet OF water that
surrounds Island Wild. This beautiful
retreat is located near Burlington, Wis,
and about 26 miles west of Racine,
on the line Of the Western Union Railroad. It
was discovered some years ago by a few choice
spirits, who are now charter members Of the or
ganization ycleped "Gideon's Band" They
we're struck with its extreme beauty and adapt
ability as cozy retreat from the cares that In
lest ones life in the city during the summer
time, and they ''carried the news " far and near
to kindred spirits. A permanent club or Or
ganization was formed, and the name of ssGid-
cons Band +" assumed.


THE LAKE AND ISLAND


are SO supremcly enchanting in their sylvan
beauty as to merit the name OF "the Fairy
Home" The waters are clear and pellucid as
crystal with clean, peDblY bottom, and the
grayeleu beach extends up the banks to the
fringe of woodland. The sunsets arc grand beyond
the dream OF the most imaginative poet and Us the
shadows gather over hill and vale, and the stars
blink sleepily down, when the night winds stir the
quiet waters and whisper through the sombre trees
the scene Il magnificent in the extreme The island
is fitting jewel for such surroundings md is COM
posed Of about three acres Of picturesque land
scapes, high and airy, and covered with luxuriant
wealth Of shady trees. The property was held
without title By German, who presumed that he
was the tndisputable owner, and on learning that
Year: 1876

THE KING AND QUEEN TO MAKE TOUR
ABRoAD-HAs IT RELATION TO THE EAST
ERN QUESTION


Especial DESPATCH TO THE HERALD BY CABLE


ATHENS, Jan. l, 1876.
Their Majesties the King and Queen Of
the Hellenes propose to quit the capital and
travel abroad during the months of the
coming spring.


THE QUESTION OF THE EAST.
The Athens journals say that the intended
journey has relation to the Eastern question.
Year: 1876

The non-sectsrian educational bill, introduced in the Legislature of New Mexico during the session just closed, by Mir. Armijo, was brought to final vote on the l7th instant and defeated, the vote standing 10 to H. We do not know the features of the bill, only that it placed the school system of New Mexico on the road to the posi- tion occupied by the regular common schools of our country, prohibiting the introduction of religion of any kind in the pubic schools, and we are very sorry to learn of the defeat of the bill. The best men and some of the best Roman Catholics of New Mexico favored and worked for its passage. The New Mexican newspaper did itself honor and credit by its sd- vocacy, but without avail.

 Tue members of the House, (whsre the bill was defeated, who so faith fully endeavored to raise New Mexico to it's proper position, by voting for this bill, are worthy of remembrance and We sincerely hope they will not become discouraged from this one de- feat.

 While the bill was defeated in the House, it is stated that upon joint bal lot of the whole Legislature, there would have been majority in its favor.