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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-12-09
The Parting Of tho Ways.
by q. HERBERT SASS.

Thus fur, my calm-eyed friend, thus far 20
gether
Along the devious road,
Through the broad belts of shade and sum
mer weather,
Our lettering steps have trod;
And now before US, hidden In the golden,
Luminous autumn haze,
The dreadful moment crOuches unbohOlden-
Tho parting Of tho ways.
| know it turks there, and our eyes shall soc 1,
Ere yot II week be gone;
Though our reluctant feet may shun and ilco II
silent II presses on.
The threads of life, 80 strangely intortwisted
Shall he iinwOyen soon;
Passing like down, blown where tho night
wind listed,
Beneath the incOnstant moon.
We have been friends. Perhaps, indeed, a
glimmcr
or something tenderer still
In either heart, now brighter and now dim
Has tiickcrcd up, until
Touched into tremulous bloom, a rose II
blowing,
In shy, uncertain life
But who shall stoop ana pluck and woar 1t,
going
Into the outer strife2
We are not as the men of old. Existence
IL not the simple thing
II was to those who loved In that far distance
Whereof the poets sing.
Life presses on iIs In u thousand phases
The old world never knew;
Love ronms no more among green dells,
where daiscs
Drink In the morning dew.
You are no Hero, and | no Lcander.
The world that girds us round
Has no room now for words that melt and
wander
In vague mclOdous sound.
Y tlpIDh I al Hnhraw
Tho dark-cycd maid he won,
We cannot tempt the Laban of our Present
Till tho long task be done.
For uS no shadow on LIES solemn dial
Goes back To give us peace;
There Is no resting place In the stern trinl
lntil the heart-thrObs cease;
We cannot hold time fast, aud bid him bless US
And not for us the sun,
When shades fall fast, and doubts and woes
Cypress us,
Stands still In Gibeon.
And 80, though hearts bleed, and eyes oil. un-
whiting,
49, With tears That must not flow,
We grasp not the sweet hOpo before us Hitting,
But bravely let IL go.
Nay! one word that friends and comrades
proven
Might not ,undoubting speak,
Let the threads part until the web, unwOyen,
Around us fall and break!
Perhaps, in that dim future now before us,
Through MI your mortal scaith,
My voice may blend for you in that grand
chorus
OF Duty, Love and Faith.
And surely all my life must be moro tender,
Passing henceforth for aye
Through the soft shade of this supreme sur
render
Unto the perfect Day.
ood-byc, then; but II life and lifes denials
BE not an idle dream,
There yet shall come the guerdon Of these
trials
Beyond the things that seem,
When all this loss shall be but as q glamour
Of trouble pass away,
And far above Earth's transient gloom and
clamOr
Loves balm heals Loves delay.
-Scribnsr.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-12-09
Twickenham Ferry.


Oho-ye-ho! Ho-ye-ho. who's for the ferry?
The briar's in bud, the sun going down,
And I'll row ye so quick, and I'll row ye so
steady,
And it's but penny to Twickenham Town.
The ferryman' sslim and the fcrryman's young
And he's just soft twang In the turn OF bis
tongue,
And he's fresh as pippin and brown as a
borry.
And tls but penny to Twickenham Town.
Ohio-ye-ho! Iioi-yeho! Ho-ye-ho! Ho!
Oho-yc-ho! HO-yc-ho! "Im for the fcrry;"
The briars In bud, the sun going down,
And H. 3 late ne IL Is, and l haven't a penny,
And how shall get me 10 Twickenham Town?
She's rose In her bonnet, and oh, she look'd
sweet
As the little pink Hover that grows in wheat.
With her cheeks like rose and her lips like
And sure urea and you're welcome to Twiokep.
ham Town"
Oho-ye-ho Hoi-yc.ho! Ho-ye-no! Ho!
Oho-ye-ho! Ho! you're too late for the ferry,
The brair's In bud, the sun going down.
And he's not rowing quick, and he Is not
rowing steady,
You think twas journey to Twickenham
Town.
''Ohoi and Oho," you may call as you will,
The moon Is arising on Patersham Hill,
Aud with love like IA rose in the stern OF the
wherry. ..
There's danger IN crossing to Twickenham
ohoi-ye.ho! Hoi-ye-ho. Ho-ye-ho! Hot
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-12-09
Feeble Ladies'.

Those languid, tiresomc sensations
causing you to feel scarcely able TO be
on your feet; that constant drain that
is taken from your system all its elasti,
city; driving the bloom from your
cheeks; that continual strain upon youl
vital forces; rendering you irritable and
fretful, can easily be removed by the
use of that marvellous remedy, Hor
Bitters. Irregularities and distractions
of your system are relieved ut once
while the special cause of periodical
pain is permanently removed. viii
you heed thisl-Cincinnati Saturday
Ni1ht.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-12-09

There Is one field where educated
women are in demand. That is the
home. The educated woman Is the
hest wife, the best mother, the best
house.keeper, the best economist.
The coming men" could afford to
pay all the expenses of full train
ing for their future wives merely for
the greater good they would receive
from them. Six years of hard study
are well invested, If for nothing more
than to he able to answer Il Il thous.
and questions which curious young.
sters will he asking In few years.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-12-09
Gilhooly lives down ON Galveston

Gilhooly lives down on Galveston
avenue not far from milkman.
Yesterday he met the milkman. and
taking him off to one side asked him
seriously, "Wasn't there q fire in
your barn early yesterday! l had n
great notion to rush over to your as.
sistance.' "Why, there wasn't no
fire about the barn." said the milk
man, his eyes sticking out like door
knobs: "what made you think SO 2"
Nothing, except / saw you pump
two buckets of water right quick. and
rush into the stable with them where
you milk your cows. "-Gaipeston
News.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-12-09
The Care Of GrindstOnes.

The exposure os the stone to the
sun has tendency to harden 1t.
And if one part he left in the water
hobitually it will grow soft, and will
wear away faster than the other. II
the trough be put upon movable sup.
ports in the frame, it eau be adjusted
To the stone without much loss of
time.--American Agriculturist.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-12-09

The army officers over 81 years of
age, whose retirement can be made
by the President under the law, are
Generals Mcdowell and Ord and
Quartermaster General Meiggs, none
Of whom are willing to be put on the
retired list that other men may be
promoted to thsir places,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-12-09

There are nearly ten thousand news
papers and periodicals printed and
published in the United States.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-21
s9s RIoon'ti'ID Sin'es.
HOUSE, FARM AND GARDEN.
Great Works IN oIdsn Times.

Wendell Phillips thinks the ancients
attained perfection In some arts, the
knowledge Of which has been lost In
our time. 1t Is certain that those most
familiar with steam power and modern
machinery are puzzled to explain how
the grand structures of the ancient
world were erected. Builders say that
no modern contractor could erect the
great pyramid in Egypt, and lift the
gigantic stones at the summit to the
height Of four hundred and fifty feet.
A recent visitor to Baalbec, and the
ruins of Baal, doubts IL any modern
architect could rebuild the temple In its
ancient grandeur. Three huge stones,
sixty-four feet long, thirteen high and
thirteen wide, stand In wall at the
height of twenty feet Nine other
stones, thirty feet long, ten high and ten
wide, are Joined together with such
nicity that trained eye cannot discov-
er the line of juncture. ti
A column still stands in the quarry
mile distant which is complete, with the
exception that it is not detached at the
bottom. It's sixty-nine feet long seven
teen high and fourteen broad, and one
cannot under stand how it can be sepa-
rated at the bottom from the quarry
without breaking. The ruins of this
vast temple inspire respect for the
genius of former ages.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-21
Good Advice.

II you keep your stomach, liver and
kidneys in perfect working order, you
will prevent and cure by far the greater
part of the ills that affiict mankind in
this or any section. There is no medi-
cine known that Will DO this as quickly
or surely as Parker's Ginger Tonic.
which will secure perfectly natural ac-
tion OF these important organs without
interfering with your daily duties. See
SO Al
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-21
A Good Housewife.

The good housewife, when she is Civ
ing her house its spring renovating,
should bear in mind that the dear in
|nates of her house, are more precious
fhan many houses, and that their sys-
Eems need cleansing by purifing the
blood, regulating the stomach and bow
Ills To prevent and cure the disease aris-
ing from spring malaria and miasma,
|and ahemust know that there Is moth
ing that will do II SO perfectly and surely
hs Hop Bitters, the purest and best Of
|medicines. - Concord, AZ. II. Potriof5l2t
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-21

eJLydia +. Pinkham's Vegetable
compound revives the dropping spirits;
|invigorates and harmonizes the organic
Functions; gives elasticity and firmness
|to the step, restores the natural luster to
the eye, and plants on the pale cheek of
beauty the fresh roses OF life's spring
|and early summer time. SOFT
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-21
A Large Farm for Sale.

4 A GOOD FARM 0FsABOUT THREE HUN
IA DRED ACRES more or less ln Perry
County. Pa, heavily set with Pine, White Oak
and Rock Oak Timber. together with choice
irulIs. Mountain water conveyed In pipes 20 the
door OF the dwelling
M For further particulars call at this once.
August 10. lssNtf
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-21

anine the Splendid assortment for sale by r
MORTIMER. You can suityourseliIn style and
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-21

9BWe have recommended for many
years past the preservation of such
wood as may be expozed to the weather
BY using crude petroleum. Rustic work
has thus been rendered ten times as dur
able as without application. 1t is equal
ly useful for wooden labels and stakes
A writer in the Rstrm Nc,o Yorker says
he has made experiments for the past
five years with the best results. He
dips the labels in the oil, or throws them
into pan containing it. Writing with
common lead pencil will last for years.
Lables buried in the ground show no
indications of decay. t3M
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-21

az Durin g q recent boring for water
In the Wimmera district, Victoria, a
tree was passed through for distance Of
six feet at a deph of 25O feet. Several
fruit stones were brought to the surface.
At some period of the worlds history
grove of trees is supposed to have occu-
pied this subtesranean spot, and the
great depth of earth now covering the
remains of the vegetation indicates a
vast lapse of time since it fiourished.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-12-21
Some Uses of Charcoal.

Charcoal laid flat while cold on burn
causes the burn to abate Immediately;
by leaving it on for an hour the burn
seems almost healed when the wound is
but superficial. Tainted meat surround
ed with it is sweetened Strewn over
heaps of decomposed pelts or over dead
animals, charcoal prevents any unpleas-
ant odor. Foul water is purified by it.
1t is great disinfectant, and sweetens
offensive air, If placed i'm shallow trays
around apartments. 1t is so very porous
that it absorbs and condenses gases rap
idly. One cubic inch of fresh charcoal
will absorb nearly 100 inches of gaseous
ammonia. Charcoal forms an excellent
poultice for malignant wounds and sores.
In cases of what is called proud flesh it
is invaluable. 1t gives no disagreeable
odors corrodes no metal, hurts no texture,
Injuries no color, is simple and safe
sweetener and disinfectant. A teaspoon
full of charcoal in half a glass of water
often relieves sick-headache. 1t alb
serbs the gases and relieves the distended
stomach, pressing against the nerves
which extend from the stomach to the
head. 1t often relieves constipation,
pain or heartburn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-29
NEW YORK.
Funeral Of the late General
TOrbett.

New Yong, September 29.-The
remains of general T. A. Torbett az
rived this morning from Florida Op
the steamer Western Texas, under
escort, and were conveyed to the city
hall, where they lay In state In the
governors room until ten o'clock.
The room is heavily draped in mourn
ing, and tho easket containing the
body enclosed in a heavy bog, and
over this is placed a handsome black
pail. Members of the Old Guard
acted as a guard Of honor. The fol-
lowing pail bearers met the body at
the city hall: General Daniel E.
Sickles, Alex. s. Webb, general Geo.
B, Mcclellan, j. B. McIntosh,
John M. G9ssett, Chauncy McKeeyer
general W. +. SIN ith and admiral r.
F. Wyman. At 1890 the remains
were placed in the helrse drawn by
four horses, and escorted by the old
guard and detachmentof six soldiers
of the regGiaF army conveyed to
Trinity chapel where the flEcral
services were held, Atthe conclusion
of the services the remains were taken
to the Pennsylvania railway depot,
jersey City, where they were received
by the Fourth regiment, New Jersey
national guard, which Yillactas escort
from New York to Philadelphia.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-29
THE LOUISVILLE JOCKEY
CLUB
And the Case Oft. G. Moore, who
Shot Col. NJ. LEWIS Clarke,

LOUISVILLE, September 29.-Itwili
be remembered that at the fall meet,
ing of the Jockey club in 1879, T. G..
Moore, a well-knOwn turfman, after a
quarrel with Col. NJ. Lewis Clark,
shot him, for which be was expelled
from the track. The following, re,
garding the matter, explains itself;
ITO the Executive Committee Of
the Louisville Jackey Club.-Gentle-
men-0n account Of The condition Of
the family of 7. G. Moore, caused by
the action of your committee in retir-
ing Rim from the turf, and from assur-
ances of apologies and regret for his
conduct, l desire to have justice tenn
pered with mercy, and request that
you will restore him to the privileges
Of the turf. Very truly,
m. LEWIS CLARK, JR., Pfes't."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-29

The real issue in this canvass is not
so much low tax and high tax" as
some may suppose. These terms are
often misapplied in a narrow sense.
Their true meaning in this canvass,
or their use, rather, is to distinguish
the two wings of the party. One
wing is in favor Of an immediate
and final settlement by the legis
lature upon such terms as
can be obtained upon ne
gotiation. This policy carried out,
would lead TO much higher rate Of
taxation than the ether, which would
certainly never admit of a higher basis
than fifty and four, while many would
oppose even this, Hence the terms
high and low tax, although not liter
ally correct, convey a meaning. But
the central issue which rises above
all others, and is not affected by Judge
Witheys decision or dependent upon
any other issue, is submission
to the people. This might be done
with satisfaction, either in the way it
was done in August, 1879, or in the
form of single constitutional amend
ment. The people woald pass upon
it in either event, and il the pEoposi-
ton should pass it would afterward
be made to take effect.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-29
MILlIORs OF EN-.
CatsrplllarS lnlurin5 the Forest Trees
An Unexpected Enemy TO tho
Woods of Arkansas.

Little Rock Gazette, 2Sth.l
A peculiar liGd of caterpillar has
appeared in the woods around Little
Rock. There are millions of them,
and while they eat nothing but the
leaves of the trees, they leave nothing
behind but skeleton leaves. They but
recently put in an appearance, and it
is to be hoped their visit will be a
short one. The worms are about half
an inch long, but seem much longer
from the ripping extensions in which
they indulge Their color is pink,
white and black, put on in stripes,
and, as far as looks are concerned,
they are artistic. This does not COM
pensate for the leaves devoured by the
intruders. Major G.. p. G. RumbOugh,
of Little Rock, was in the woods yes
terday, and says that the enormous
quantities Of these worms at work on
the trees is alarming. Several per-
sons have spoken about the caterpillar
incursion, and on all sides the report
comes that the new enemies to the
trees of Arkansas are constantly on
the increase, and it is feared that the
damage will be irreparable The leaves
OF tree are its lungs, and the
worms make a clean sweep Of them
The appearance of the tree is pecu-
liar, when covered with aR army of
caterpillars. They are similar TO the
army worm. and one gentleman yes
terday said that they we're identical
with the terrible m9rauders which
caused such terrible destruction in
the crops not long since, in the east.
This can hardly be possible, however,
for these worms will feed on nothing
but the leaves on the trees. Their
preferences are for middle-sized trees
of any variety whatever, and the leaf
less branches present a peculiar APP
Dearance after a horde of caterpillars
has gone over them. When one goes
out IN the woods, no matter in what
direction from Little Rock, and stands
perfectly quiet, he can hear small bits
of twigs falling, end a continued tick,
tick, tick, on the ground of the par
Sicles of leaves and twigs dropped by
the worms.
One gentleman who lives south Of
Little Rock asserted that he was
obliged to cover his well, over which
che branches OF tree hung, with
blankets, 10 keep the well from being
ruined; and another gentleman
seraped four bushels of caterpillars
from the trees in his orchard.
Nobody can prophecy the result of
the invasion Of the south by such an
enemy. but it is to be hoped that the
caterpillars may shortly become but
rerfies and BY away.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-29
BY CABLE.

DUBLIN, September 29.-Parnell
addressed the land league here. He
commented favorably on the proposal
to give the tenant farmers perpetual
leases at fair fixed rents, in hope that
in their, then position of rent chargers
the landlords would be frequently in
duced to sell an interest to the tenant.
LONDON, Septcmber29. "a dispatch
from Ragusa says that three Turkish
officers arrived at that place Tuesday
and go aboard the feet tomorrow.
Professor Brown has presented his
report to the privy council on the
Texan cattle fever He concludes by
saying, " 1t is clear splentenic fever Of
Texan cattle is not the same disease as
splentenic fever prevalent in Great
Britain.
A correspondent at Candahar says.
1T is mistake to suppose the coun
try is completely pacifed. Ayoob
Khan's victory gave great impulse to
fanaticism. The Mollahs are every
where preaching fresh rising, and
urging that the defeat of Ayoob Khan
by General Roberts we're owing to the
reliance the Afghan leader placed on
his regulars and their desertion at the
critical moment.
A dispatch from Berlin says the
result Of Bismarck 5 recent correspon-
dence and interview at Friederichsruhe
with skilled economists and CONNER
cial experts, is the projection of bill,
to be presented probably at the next
session of the Prussian parliament,
aiming at the formation of a state
workingmen's assurance and mutual
assistance society, to which labOrers
and employees will be bound to CON
tribute. The system will be tried in
Prussia.
PARIS, September 29.-Jules Jac-
quemart, an eminent engraver, is dead.
GENEVA, September 29.-Colonel
PedoVilla a member of the appellate
court, aud president of the court of
assizes, Canton of Ticino was mur.
dured by peasants at Sigirona, near
Lugano.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-29
The Genus Tramp.

The summer just past has been
marked by the ALMOST total absence Of
the tramp The ledger-book at the
stationhOuse, where the names of all
those accommodated with a place to
sleep thers are registered, does not
show exceeding twenty-five names,
and many Of these were friendless
women or sick and disabled laborers.
The approaching cold season may
bring along a flock of these birds,
who have perhaps heard of the happy
state of feeling of our people,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-29
CLARKsyILLE.
Democrats DenOl;uce au Outrage
on Judge Alvin EgNwISins.
Specialize Courier Journal.l

Special to Courier Journal.l
GAINESVILLE, September 25.-As
Judge Alvin Hawkins, republican can
didate for governor, was coming from
the depot to tho hotel last night, some
bastard threw spoilt eggs into the car.
riage, some of them striking Judge
Hawkins and his companions. The
whole community is sterribly indignant
at the outrage, and at the close Of
Judge Hawkins speech to-day, Hon.
d. n. Kennedy, democrat arose
upon behalf Of the citizens Of Clarks-
vile, regardless Of politics, cylor, or
previous condition, and denounced the
perpetrator as a scoundrel, too coward
" to show his face. The police are
making strenuous eiiJrts to arrest the
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-29

COLONEL John Il. Savage, of Nc
Minnville, is in the city to-day. He
has recovered from recent illness, and
proposes to make a few speeches in
West Tennessee, and possibly in other
parts of the state. There have been
SOME mistakes in regard to his ap
pointments, but will be none from
this on. He spoke Monday at Col
lierville, yesterday at Moscow and will
speak at Covington tomorrow, Thurs
day, and at Ripley Saturday, 0cto-
Der End.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-29

THE nomination ef Col. F. B. Rag
land, an honored citizen of Browns
vile, for the state senate, seems to
give general satisfaction. He is a
man of great experience, having served
several times in the legislature and
filed many high trusts, and entertains
broad, liberal views. A legislature
made upof such men would comprom
Use and settle the state debt upon
terms that would be approved of by
the people at the ballot box, and thus
take the question out of politics for
ever.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-29
KlIIed IN a DIiIIlard saloon.

CHARLESTON, S. c., September 20,
Mr.. P. Griffin was shot and killed
at Abbeville courthouse, yesterday, by
Charles dOClung; both white. They
quarreled while playing billiards, and
Griffin drew knife, whereupon Nc
Chung shot him in the head and
breast.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-29

scamp, and shouldhe be discovered he
will doubtless meet with summary
punishment. 1t is the impression Of
many that the act was done for pOliti-
cal effect.
The republicans to-day nominated a
negro named j, W. Page for the legis-
lature.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-29
AppoInted appreme Judge.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, September 20.
Governor Cobb appointed II. w.
someryillo supreme judge in place Of
the late Judge Manning,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-29
A RnnamaY.

The danger of leaving teams stand
ing uDhitched was demonstrated this
morning. A horse attached to a wagon
ran away, and, circling two or three
blocks, started at broakneck speed
down Adams street. AT the corner Of
Second a little giFl was crossing and
saw the approaching team just an in
slant too soon to have reached hor-
rible death.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-29
Announcement.

A the solicitation Of numerous friends !
n announce myself candidate 10 represent
shelby county in the lower house Of the next
Legi lature, subject to the Democratie CON.
yention, to be held November ,0th.
rs rs JOUN n NfogL
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-29

THE democrats of the first district
OfSaD Francisco last night nominated
Gen. W. S. Rosecrans for Congress,
and the gallant old hero will doubtless
be elected