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The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-04-27
task when you shake like the leaves to

task when you shake like the leaves to
carry water without spilIing.
Authors may write about the courage
of soldiers in battle, but l think if they
had it all so deathly still and dreadful,
without drum beat or bugle note, they
might not be drawer than we women
were. But it was all of the good mercy of
God As the Book says: " If it had not
been the Lord who was on our side when
men rose up against us, then they had
swallowed US up quick when their wrath
was kindled against u.s."
The rest OF the story is soon told. The
Indians attacked the stockade that after
noon, but the men fired accurately and
rapidly among them, and we women kept
their guns loaded, and the red skins lost
many in killed and wounded, while on our
side not a person was hurt.
In less than forty-eight hours their lead
er, a renegade white man by the name of
Simon Girty, became discouraged, and
they all stole away through the great for
ests. We afterward found out that when
we went to the spring we were within
short rifles shot of more than six hundred
warriors.
Two days after, this same army of In
dians fought and defeated the Kentuck
ians in the bloody battle of the Blue
Licks, in which more than sixty of the
best men on the Borders were killed,
among whom were Col. Todd, Col. Trigg,
Maj. Harland, Capt. Gordon and the sec
ond son of Col Daniel Boone. So you
see, if we had fallen into their hands, the
Indians would have made short work
with us.-Iroing L. Beman, in Christian
Uni0n
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-04-27
ElOped With Il Richer Girl.

DURING the winter a Brooklyn miss OF
fourteen years, named Frazier, has been
visiting Oil City relatives, who board
with a family named Whitfield, South
Side. Miss Frazier is an orphan, de-
scribed as comely and intelligent, though
still wearing dresses of a length becoming
to one of her years. When she will have
attained her majority, she will inherit
money and property to the extent Of $50
900. In the family with whom she and
her friends board is a son, aged twenty
four, who, after learning of her clrcum-
stances, and having the inside track as 1t
were, won the affections of the child
heiress, planned an clopement and mar
riage, which was clandcstinely cOnsum-
mated hast week 1t is needless to say
that the friends of Miss Frazier are much
gricyed at the denouCment, and attach
blame to themselves for not exercising
closer surveillance over their young WIS.,
itor, whose head was turned by the words
and pleasing address of her witty suitor,
who was engaged to a Miss Rivers, the
day of the nuptials having been fixed, and
the trousseau of the expectant bride made,
Miss Rivers, learning that Whitfield had
played her false, turned pale, placed her
hand on her left side, closed her eyes,
and fell in a swoon. Very romantic, But
she has recovered-will not pine away
and die; on the contrary she has an
nounced her intention to bring suit for
damages, and will no doubt exert herself
10 make furnace on earth for Whitfield.
That he is unprincipled is illustrated in
| his treatment of Miss Rivers, and that he
| is a shrewd calculator may be inferred
from the hand that he played with Mrs.
Whitfield nee Miss Frazier.-7ttuso1Ae
| LPal Herald.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-04-27

been dressing dolls for sale; the sun
looked in at her window, and it made her
glad. There was the little girl who was
recovering from an illness; because the
sun shone she was allowed to ride out in
her little carriage, and it made her glad.
There were the children of the school
who had had their treat that day. They
had had tea and buns in the field; and
afterwards had had all sorts of fun in the
fresh-cut hay Because the sun had
shown the grass was not damp, so there
was no fear of their taking cold. But still,
little children, the sun is kind to us, even
though it should go behind a cloud, and
the rain shoul, fall; for if there was no
rain, the grass or the corn would not
grow, and there would be no hay for the
horses and no corn for us to eat.
But about little Ernest. He, too, had
been very glad because the sun shone.
He had been playing in the garden the
greatest part of the day. He whipped his
top, or trundled his hoop, or threw his
ball. But what should make him so tired
before it was bedtime? In all that he
had done he had only pleased himself.
He had not even held a skein of silk for
his mamma, or played at peep-bo with
his little baby sister, or brushed fly off
her face as she lay asleep in the cradle.
He could not, like the sun, have looked
back upon the day, and thought how
many people he had made glad by doing
something for them. We must not sup
pose such a little boy could not make him
self useful. He might have fetched his
mammals thimble, or her work, if she
had left it in another room. And when
his papa came home, he might have
brought him his slippers and the news
paper And if you, my little friends,
were to try during the day how much you
could do to make people happy, though
you might he as ready for bed when bed
time came as little Ernest was, you would
not wish the time to fly away faster than
il docs Cs,-EarIV DdUs
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-04-27
A Sermon of Buddah.

from the Pail Version Of the Sutra Pitaka.
AND what are the six means of dissi-
pating wealth? Strong drink, young
man, and theater going, and evil compan-
ions, and dicing, and wandering about the
streets at night, and idleness-these six
bring man To poverty.
There are six evils, young man, in be-
ing addicted to strong drink-poverty,
strife, disease, loss of character, shameless
exposure Of the person and impaired fac
ulties.
Six evils attend on him who wanders
about the streets at night. His life is in
danger, his wife and children are un-
cared for, his property is unguarded, he
falls under the suspicion of frequenting
places of evil resort, false rumors circu-
late concerning him, and sorrow and re-
morse follow in his train.
Six evils wait upon him who thirsts
after worldly amusements. He is ever
crying: Where is there dancing? where
is there singing: where is there music?
where recitation? where conjuring?
where public shows?
Six evils wait upon the gambler. If he
win, he begets hatred; if he lose, his
heart is sorrowful. His substance is
wasted, his word has no weight ina court
of justice, his friends and his kinsmen
despise him, and he is looked upon as
ineligible for marriage-for men say a
gambler is unfit to support wife.
Six evils attend on him who associates
with bad companions. Every gambler,
every libeltine, every cheat, every rogue,
every outlaw, is his friend and com
panion.
Six evils attend upon the sluggard. He
says it is too cold and does not work; he
says it is too hot, and does not work; he
says it is too early, and does not work ;
he says it is too late, and does not work
he says, 81 am hungry" and does not
work; he says, Il am full" and does
not work; and while he thus lives, ever
negecting his duties, he both fails to ac-
uure new property, and that which he
possesses dwindles away.
Some friends are only boon companions
some are hollow friends; the true friend
is the friend in need.
Sleeping after the sun has risen-re-
venge, malevolence, evil communications
and avarice, these things bring a man to
ruin.
He who has sinful friends and sinful
companions, who is devoted to sinful
practices, the same is ruined in this world
and the next.
Gambling, debauchery, dancing, and
singing, sleeping by day and wandering
about at night, bad companions, and av.
arice these six things bring man to
ruin.
Woe to the dicers, to them that drink
strong drink; whose follows wickedness
and honors not the wise, he shall fade
like the waning moon.
He that drinks strong drink is needy
and destitute, ever thirsting with un'
qucnchable thirst; he plunges into debt
as one plunges into water, and will quick
ly bring his family to nothing.
Poverty overtakes him who says, 'Tis
too cold, It's too hot, tits too late, and
neglects his daily work; but he who per
forms his manly duties recks not straw
for heat or cold, his happiness shall moi
decay -Cotemporary Recsen.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-04-27
NUMBER IS.
gor noung Readers.
WHAT THEY SAY.

WHAT does the brook say, flashing its feet
Under the lilies blue, brimming bowls,
Frightening the shades with its tender song,
Cheering all dropping and sorrowful souls:
1t says not: "Bc merry" but deep in the
wood,
Rings back: Little maiden, be good, he
good!"
What does the wind say, pushing slow sails
Over the great, troubled path of the sea;
Whirlng the mill on the breezy height,
Shaking the fruit from the orchard tree:
1t breathes not: BE happy" but sings loud
and long:
&C bright little maiden, be strong, be strongl'
What says the river, gliding along
Toits home on far-otf oceans breast;
Fretted by rushes. hudcred by bars,
Ever weary, but singing of rest:
1t says not: BE bright!n but. in whispcrings
grave:
: Dear little mai zen, be patient. be brave"
What do the stars say, keeping their watch
Over our slumbers, the long, lone night;
Never closing their bonnie bright eyes,
Though great storms blind them, and ten
pests fright:
They say not: :" Be splendid" but write on the
blue.
In clear, silver letters: Maiden, be true!'
Susan Hartley, in 81. Nicholas for May.
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repugnaut to our republican ideas and insti-
tutions. do not believe the citizens of this
Republic desire their public servants to serve
them without fair compensation for their
services. The sum of $4,000 does not defray
the expenses Of the Executive for one year,
or has not in my experience. 1t is now one
fifth in value what it was when fixed by the
Constitution in supplying demands and
wants.
Having no personal interest in this mat
ter, have felt myself free to return this
bill to the house in which it originated with
my objections, believing that in doing SO
meet the wishes ard JUDI gment of the great
majority OF those who indirectly pay all the
salaries and other expenses of the Govern
ment. U. S. GRANT.
Executive Mansion, April Is, 1876.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-04-27

Warren Avenue (Boston) Church tower.
Piper has lately stated that the little girl
met her death by being caught in a trap
door while ascending the tower, and that
she was nearly dead when he found her
He says that through fear of being accused
of numbering her, he denied all knowl-
edge of the matter.
A DISPATCH from Leavenworth OF the
22d, says that the Cheyennes had broken
up into small bands for marauding pur-
poses, and were scattered through the Big
Horn country. In a fight with one of
these bands on the Goth one Indian was
killed and two miners wounded. Another
dispatch says that a man, his wife and
three children had been murdered by
Indians at a place 100 miles from Custer
City.
The Egyptian army are retiring from
Abyssinia.
The Hungarian Ministers rendered their
designations, on the 24th, in consequence
Of the disinclination of the Austrian Gov
eminent to consent to the establishment
of u Hungarian National Bank. The
Emperor declined to accept their resi- igna-
tions, and directed a re-conference with
the Hungarian liberals.
A WASHINGTON telegram of the Gath
says Gen. Belknap had lately written a
letter to friend, in which he denied in
tlat ba haI Il
fessiOn concerning the charges against
him relative to the Fort Sill post-trader-
ship. On the 24th, his counsel filed with
Secretary Gorham a rejoinder to the rep
lication Of the House in the impeachment
matter. He denies that he was Secretary
of War until after a committee of the
House had investigated his official con-
duct. He also states that Mr. Clymer had
said to him on the 1st of March that, unless
he (Belknap) should resign his position
as Secretary of War before neon the next
day, he (Clymer) would move his i'm
parchment in the House; that he yielded
to the intimation thus given that lie
might avoid protracted trial before the
Senate. This alleged agreement on the
part Of the Chairman of the Investigat-
ing Committee, it is urged, should estop
the House from prosecuting the impcach-
meut
THE Iowa Independent State Conven-
ton has been called 10 meet at Des
Moines on the 10th of May to select dele
gates TO the Greenback National Conven-
ton at indianapolis. The Wisconsin
Greenback Convention is to be held at
Madison on the same day and for a like
purpose.
THE City National Bank of Chicago
on the Gath. The assets are
said to be about $1,0OO,0OO. The liabiIi-
lies are placed at somewhat smaller
irure
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-04-27
Busy, but Not Useful.

81 WISH it was time to go to bed, y
said little Ernest, one day, after tea; Il
am SO tired; mamma, let me sit on your
knee and hear one of your pretty tales"
His mamma kissed his cheek, and
stroked his head, as she inquired what
it was that had made her little son so
weary.
1t had been fine day; the sun had
risen in the morning, and no cloud had
crossed its pathway through the heavens
all day; and now it was near the west,
where it sells, and if it could think as we
can, it might have looked back upon the
day as having been well spent, and 1t
might have tried to count the many peo-
ple whom it had made glad by Its shin-
ing. There was the poor women IN the
lone cottage in the back lane who had
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-04-27
Animated ShOt.Guns.

ANIMATED, not because they kick, like
so many of the guns our readers are IA
miliur with, but because they swim; be-
cause they shoot themselves Oft, not acci-
dentally, like ordinary guns, but pur-
posely; because they shoot to kill, and to
eat what they shoot; more remarkable
still, because they lead themselves with
water, which they live in and shoot
their game in the air, which they can't
live in.
They are about six inches long, and
the naturalists call them to.rotes jacutat0r.
They look very much like perch, only
more beautiful. Their general color IS
greenish above, and greenish slvery gray
below. Across the back are four dark,
brown stripes, shaded with green. Those
who have seen them flashing through the
water, speak with enthusiasm of their
lovely and ever r-changing hues. No won
der they are favorite with the pet-loving
Chinese, who keep them in jars, as we 90
gold fish, and amuse themselves by tempt
ing the fish to display their skill by dang
ling fly over the water.
The toxotcs are natives of the waters OF
Java. but have been widely distributed
throughout the East as an ornamental
nsh. 1t is said that their aim is so accu-
that they can bring down an insect from
the height of three or four feet above the
water.
This fish has near relative, ohetodon
rostratus by name, which inhabits the
Chinese seas and rivers "a beautifully col
ored fish, which may be called an ami
mated rifle, from the fact that 1t shoots,
not shower of drops, like the toxotes,
but single drop, bringing down its game
with wonderful certainty and precision,
In this fish the jaws are prolonged into
sort of heak, which serves as rite bar
rel In other respects it resembles the
scaly shot gun above described.-&. Nich
olas. for Hay.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-04-27
MARTYRS.
MY child, whose soul is like fame
Within crystal altar lamp,
Bends DER an ancient book, its name
Obscured by mildew damp;

MY child, whose soul is like fame
Within crystal altar lamp,
Bends DER an ancient book, its name
Obscured by midew damp;
And. tracing down the yellow leaves,
Where quaint and crooked letters stand,
Her breath comes quick, her bosom heaves,
Hard shuts the eager hand.
d" Mamma meet the lifted eyes
That softened, shine through gathering tears
:. God surely gives them in the skies,
For all those dread, ul years,
g Some sweeter thing than others have,
To comfort after so much p ain;
But, tell me- could we be as brave
Through fire and rack and chain:
- I'm glad there are no martyrs now
Blithe rings the voice, and positive.
:. All, love-" my own heart answers low,
THE martyrs ever live.
. A royal line in silk and lace,
Or robed in serge and hoddcn-gray,
With fearless step and stcadfast face
They tread the common way.
'' Than dungeon bolt or folding blaze,
Their cross unseen may heavier press,
And none suspect, through smiling days,
Their utmost bitterness"
g Some sweet thing surely God must keep
To comfort said my little one;
They thank II i'm now if tender sleep
Comes when the day is done"
Gods angel Sleep, with manifold
Soft touches, smoothing brows of care
Dwells not beyond the gates of gold,
Bee use no night is there.
-Mdrgaret E. .SaRgster, IN HarPer'S Magazine
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-04-27

At the last annual meeting of the
American Pharmaceutical Association,
particular attention was called to the
Wholesale adulteration of essential oils, a
pure article being the exception. Oil of
turpentine appears to be the favorite adul-
teration, in some cases merely enough of
the genuine essential oil being added to
give it the desired flavor. French oil OF
almonds is frequently made from peach
kernels Wax is largely adulteratcd with
parafline; but the worst specimen of wax
reported on was composed mainly of some
peculiar earthly substance, which had
been made to assume the proper appear
ance by dipping into melted wax. Castor
oil is usually adulterated with lard and
croton oils.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-04-27

"A physician boasted at dinner that he
cured his own hams, when one Of his
guests remarked: Doctor, I'd sooner
be your ham than your patient
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-04-27
The Toledu Chronicle.

THE CHRONICLE is published at the County seat
Of Tama, of the largest, richest, most central
and populous counties in Iowa. tits the oldest
paper in the County and one of the Oldest in the
State--havng been established in 1856. Its circu-
ation being large and constantly increasing, makes
it very desirable advertising medium for business
men and manufacturers wishing to bring their
goods and wares to the notice Of the people OF
Central Iowa.
Advertising rates made known on application.
JOB PRINTING
Of every description executed with neatness and
dispatch. Special attention paid to
PRINTING IN COLORS.
Your favors earnestly solicited
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-04-27

--Thiriy-four Governments will be rep
resented at the Centennial,
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-04-27

-Mistresses show more consideration
for their servants than is generally sup
posed. Not long ago Mrs. Fidgitt was
heard telling Mary Ann that she had been
securing the whole house tor her.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-04-27

The Boston Coroner's jury, which In
vestigated the death of the late DR.. Has
kins. brought in this cauiiously-worded
verdict: =" We, the jury, find that the de-
ceased came to his death by accident, or
otherwise, and that he might have died by
suicide"
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-04-27

Dom Pedro is of commanding stature,
being six feet three inches higt, strongly
built and well proportioned. His manner
is extremely winning and gracious, and
his kindness OF heart and strong love OF
Justice have secured him the enthusiastic
love of his subjects. A life-size photo,
graph of the Emperor will be placed on
exhibition at the Centennial.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-04-27

WASHINGTON, April +, 1876.
The President OF the United States begs to ex-
press his great satisfaction in learning of the safe
arrival of his great and good friend, Dom Pedro
de Alcantara, IN the United States, and extends
to him u sincere and friendly welcome on his own
behalf and on behalf of the people Of the United
States JOHN l.. CADwALADER,
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Your favors earnestly solicited.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1876-10-12
lSencrnl Carl khurtZ ON the
Know Nothing Charge ay sinst
Gov. Hayes.

AKRON, o., October 9. - In his
speech tonight Gen. Carl Shurtz, re-
ferring to the charge Of Know Moth
ingisrn by the Democratic press against
Governor Hayes, say: "Thi4 is AN
utterly reckless charge conversed
with Governor Hayes about the re-
Harts concerning this matter, when
saw him three weeks ago. The whole
thing IL based upon nothing hut .
careless routine answer by Governor
Hayes Secretary to "a complimentary
letter. think | have answered sim
liar letters in similar way dozens OF
times in my life. TO charge Cover
nor Hayes with Know Nothing scnti-
ment- is the greatest absurdity that
GaG be imagined. Everybody know
Ing him will confirm what say. As
a foreign born oitizon who loves his
rights as dearly Us anybody, do not
hesitate to declare, II there il any man
in this country i'm whose hands !
would consider my rights safe ~ In
my own, that man Is Rutherford b.
Hayes. shall, therefore, vote to
make him President with feeling OF
the most absolute safety.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1876-10-12

A friend recently at De- Moines
gives US this sub-tance Of private
conversation with Governor Kirk
wood, in which the old War Governor,
abiding 70 Hon. Hiram Price and
speaking OF his candidacy for Con-
grcss and Of the necessity Of Iowa
having the benefit OF his experience
and influence in public matters, said
that had II moi been for Hiram Price
it would have been impossible for him
(Kirkwood) to have put tho Iowa sol
diers into the field. That ut the time
when Iowa bonds were offered for
eighty cents on the dollar and no one
would look Mt them; when himself
and some others had done all they
cOuld-bad borrowed every available
dollar i'm the banks Of Iowa, giving
their individual paper ~ security to
the last cent Of their ability, and more;
when the last recourse was totally tx
hausted, there were still several rsyi.
mcnts to feed and get ready for service.
At his wits end he then sent one
night at eleven O'Clock for Hiram
Price To come to his rooms at the Bur
It's House, sat down by him and frank
ly told him the situation, concluding
with, What can you do for us?"
Said Price, ~ will feed and care for
these men myself" and walked out.
And Price did feed and care for them,
added the Governor, and the Second
District owes ii to itself to elect him
to Congress for this one act II for
nothing else.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1876-10-12

in as much as Murphy, at his Upton
speech quoted an old editorial in the
Mu-catine Journal censuring the
vote of Mr. p. upon Union Pacific
matter, the following letter from the
Editor of that paper, read by Mr.. Price
at Davenport Saturday night, will be
observed with interest:
II have just learned Of Murphy's
false statement at Clinton. He did
not read the Jouranrs editorial here,
nor even refer TO IL. When ] first
heard he was using 1t | made refer
ence To 1t In the Journal Of Monday
last by using thi- language:
AT the time We wrote that editorial
we honestly thought Mr.. Price did moi
fairly answer the question put To him
but he has since met the issue .quarely
His offer, publicly made ut Wilton. u
giUe ten MO,lsand dollar. to any man
who would produce evidence to con.
meet him with the Credit Mobelicr
either directly or indirectly, il
sufficient to show that he challen.
ge- the closest investigation
II Mr.. Murphy or the Tribune know
Of such evidence let them make |,
public. II not, lot them cease theil
contemplate in.inuations.'
| And will further add, that I All
fully satisfied, from E.ore careful
examination Of the subject, that ,hes'
il no act or vote OF yours which, wher
rightly understood, justifes tin
suspicious expressed In the editDria
| Of 1874. JOHN MAHIS."