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Milford chronicle., 1885-02-27

But when Reuben, clasping Daisy
still, held out his hand, the farmeIl
grasped it hard.
Il doubt was an old fool. Reuben P''
ne sad; "but I'm not too old TO learn %
and Reuben, over the dainty sumner
mat was presently served, told them
now his violin had won him fame and
gold-more than Uncle Josiah had
imagined a man could earn in ten wears
have an offer to go abroad, Uncle
Reuben said; "and if I accent II 7
must sail next month. May I take
Daisy ?" 'N'
"Yes, lad. You've kept your prom
ise-Ill keep mine."
Il, You are my guests this week. and
then am free till we sail, so we NAV 90
nome for the wedding" Reuben said.
And Uncle Josiah, with inward mis-.
givings about the boy, yielded to Daisv's
pleading face and consented to tbe
arrangement.
A week of sightseeing, shopping.
intense happiness, with three of the con-
certs where Daisy's heart was divided |
between love and pride, and then away |
to the farm.
There was quiet wedding, and Aunt
Folly wept over the long separation TO
'ome. but the little bride had no mis-
5ivlngs when she turned her face from
ler old home to cross the wide ocean
With her husband. And Reuben. In
lis greatest triumphs, when crowned
leads were bent to listen to the voice Of
us genius, would ever turn his ewes to
mere IN some quiet corner. he knew
)aisy, too, listened to his violin.
Milford chronicle., 1885-02-27
Profits Of Literature.

Some idea of the profits of literature
may be gained from the fact that an
author generally receives from the pub-
Usher but 10 per cent. on the retail price
OF the number of copies actually sold
AS most books do not sell more tbsn
d,OUO copies, the author gets, provided
the book cost 81, 5000; or $3.50 if it cost
SI.6O. A successful novel may sell
TO- ,0OO even 10000 copies or more. and
such novelist has a chance of some-
thing like recompense, for his labor. But
successful novelist is one author in two
hundred, perhaps five hundred. And
even he, or she, gets far less than is
commonly y supposed. Mrs. Stowe re-
celVed, 1t IS said, owing to untoward cir
cumstances, only some $4,000 or
81, 00O from "Unole Toms Cabin"
which has, probably, had a larger sale |
tnan any work ever published. The
'Innocents Abroad" earned for Mark |
Twain only about 500, 600. although he |
was credited with thrice that sum. So |
popular a series of books as 'American
Men OF Letters, and "American States
men" will not have an average sale of
more than 5000 to 8, 500 copies. AtS12
per copy, the authors would not 0et
more than 1915 Or S437; and vet five or
SIX months must be required to do one
Oh the volumes properly. This is a
much smaller compensation than the
most ordinary clerk or salesman would
receive. Indeed, it is not equal to the ]
wages OF a common mechanic. Conse. {
luently only those who are in indie &
circumstances, or who sun
'ort themselves by other means. can 0
ford the luxury of literature. Author
hip ought to bring a good deal of
ionor, since the emolument is SO stary- Y
Dgly slender. y
Milford chronicle., 1885-02-27
SOMETHING HAD GONE WRONG.

Jones entered his Office and sat down
at his desk in very pronounced and
emphatic manner.
What's the matter?" inquired his
partner, something gone wrong ?"
Wrong" repeated the exasperated
man. 81 walked the floor with a CRYING
baby from midnight until 6 o'clock ans
morning, and as left the house the
nrst person met was Smith. who said
with an idiotic smirk 'Ah old man
you look rather tough. Out with tbe
boys again last night?' Some men make
me sick. Detroit Post.
A BAD DAY.
Its bad day for the race, remarked
Podsnap to McSwilligen.
"Well, you are not going to get of
that old gag about the human race. are
yong asked McSwilligen, derisively.
Indeed 1 am above such business. "
replied Podsnap.
What race do you mean, then ?"
'Ihe suns rays; it is a bad dav for
them on account of the clouds being so
thick. Derrick.
THE MODERN VIEW.
Sunday School Teacher: "Now, john
~, is it wrong to steal ?"
Johnny: eyes, num-"
"Why is it wrong ?"
"You might get caught. oil Cgty
~
Milford chronicle., 1885-02-27
Pulling One WAY.

1 can hardly venture to give advice to
the young wife, but I was at a wedding
where the bridegroom's father advised
the newly-married pair to pull together
and told the story Of the man fbat
brought his new wife to a log hut All
ready to live in, and how he took a rome
which was to be used to pull backlogs
into the house with a horse, and threw it
over the house and asked his wife 10
take one end while he took the other
and then told her to pull it over the
house; she pulled he said pull harder
now, says he, come and take hold wifi
me. Nov, he says, you see how easy
when We both pull one way.
Milford chronicle., 1885-02-27
Not a Pleasant Story.

A Washington dispatch says the
United States Senate, in its last execu-
tive session, consummated one of the
grossest outrages upon West Point and
the army which it has perpetrated at the
present session. A cadet, who was about
to be found deficient short time since.
resigned to escape the disgrace. He al
once, through social influences exerted
there, secured a nomination from the
President as Second Lieutenant The
Senate had full knowledge of the case
and still confirmed him. As a result tbe
young man, who could not maintain
himself as cadet, takes rank in the
army two years ahead of those cadets
whom he left in his own class to strug.
gle through their course
Milford chronicle., 1885-02-27
TIE SLETqH EIDE

Kind Providence the snow had sent.
And softly blew the breeze,
The night sought out Deacon Dent
To see if he would please
Allow his daughter darling Kate,
The saucy little she,
Frepare herself and trust to fate
cor rather trust to mel,
While we went dashing, hearts aglow.
Der the crust Of the new-laid snow.
He gave consent'with twinkling eye,
And Kate was ready soon;
So to the sleigh we quick did HE,
And by the light Of moon
Our steeds like sleuth-Aounds break away
Impatient Of control,
While we as hunters in the fray
Which stirs the very soul,
Dash onward, onward, onward, still
Nor pause ere reaching Bailey's mill.
Dear Kate loved her many years,
And well she knew it, too;
But seeking council Of my fears,
knew not what to do;
Yet stay, hurrah mid ring Of bells
And fields Of ice so vast.
I'll own my love, as Cupid tells
Me, then all dangers past;
So whilemy heart to mouth uprose,
unto her straight did propose.
Eyes, Jack, said she; II will be thine;
I've loved you long and WE'LL"
And placing one fair hand in mine,
(Ob, bliss too great to tell D
She wound the other round my neck,
While brighter shone the snow,
And earth and sky seemed void Of speck
As when she whispered low:
There's nothing like a sleigh-ride, desr.
Providing one You love is near r'
HENRY j. SAVAGE.
Milford chronicle., 1885-02-27
Built on the Frog Plan.

The st. Louis Republican savs:-At
ktrksville recently United States Deputy
Marshal Wheeler for Il what he calls "a
frog man. This individual, he saws. is
shaped very much like frog. His feet
are OF the frog pattern and he inmps
from place to place just as is the habit
OF the frog. He does not sit upon chairs.
but squats upon all fours, as the mem,
bers Of the frog family do. The man il
about forty-tve years old, is unusally in
teiligent and wears a full beard. The
Marshal learned that there had been
another child in the family, also a male,
similar IN all respects to the one Just
described.
Milford chronicle., 1885-02-27
The United states Congress.

The Forty eighth Congress has a total
OF 325 members, of whom 1893 are Dem.
ocrats, 100 Republicans, 6 Mahoneites
8 Independents, and 2 Greenbackers.
The Democratic majority over the Re.
publican is now 73, and over all 60. In
the next Congress the Democrats will
have a majority over the Republicans Of
81, and over all AZ. There will be 2
Mahoneites in the next Congress. Out
Of the 325 members of the Forty.eighth
Congress only 1872 were elected to the
Forty-ninth. One hundred and eleven
Of these were Democrats, and SO Repub-
licans. The Democrats in the Forty
eighth Congress have a majority of the
IN twenty-five States. In
the Forty-ninth they have majority in
'neteen.
Milford chronicle., 1885-02-27
That Little star.

DR.. Heber Newton told his hearers
Sunday that the hymnal for children IN
the Sunday-school of Science may be
expected to give such a modern render.
ing Of old hymns as this:
Twinkle. twinkle, little star.
don't wonder what you are.
You're the cooling down Of gases
Hardened into solid masses
Milford chronicle., 1885-02-27

IN the absence Of any Instruction, we win
make make as above In ordering give full desorin-
guessed at " %
Parties unknown to us, ordering goods will
pc required to remit us one-third me yal1a
before we ship them, the balance to be maid 'ue o1
delivery. ~ De Paiu on
Send for price list.
BALTIMORE TwINE AND NET Co.
VIM. j. Hooper. 81 Son
6 s. CALVERT ST., BALTnoRE, Nd
(Mention this paper.)
Milford chronicle., 1885-02-27
CENTRAL HOTEL.
wILLOUHBY sTINE.
Proprietor.

wILLOUHBY sTINE. ProprI.,or
This hotel has been recently purchased, and
mas oeen newly furnished throughout. II is
my intention to erect two story addition Ia
the house as soon as the weather will permit.
ana viii endeavor to give the people of Mil
io5d MOTEL managed on frst-class principles
Inc present hotel Formerly Union Hotel
vii be torn down next fall, when new and
nIsi-class il building will be erected. Everything
IN tue sleeping apartments. table on reading
room, VIII be carefully attended to as a long
experience IN the hotel business has enabled
me lne 70 cater to the wants Of hotel guests. a
ifee mack will run to and from the depot for
the accommodation Of guests.
apply at the Office. '
Milford chronicle., 1885-02-27
THE JOKER'S BUDGET.
STRAY JOKES FOUND IN THE uu,1op
Gus COLUMNS OF OUR EXCHANGES.

iiaFa ,6 Iimes tnO JOke)-Snlllvan's Horse
The Boss Plumbcr-Au Rducn1iopoI ria..-
The Sleigh Bells-Liked the place. ~.
Milford chronicle., 1885-02-27
DR. G. W. s1PPLE,
DENTIST,

Full upper and under Sets of Teeth Ceither
Justs or s. s. Whites which are the nest in
proportion. -s' "OlA IN
Preserving Natural Teeth specially. Ex-
Avenue, Dover, Del. '''iOi
Milford chronicle., 1885-02-27

q, Parties ordering Netting or seines, will give
SVe I1e lengIn % and depth required when on lines
i the Seine is to be 100 wards l5ng ana InIs io
deep when on lines, as per diagram No. /. / -eo'
Milford chronicle., 1885-02-27
'EFaS.

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Her is wideiv
a ,l,ly, Hymns f6r
stands. "a Mora
We Lambs y
5C3hldreh's
q 99 Iill IA ste. An
% per dozen.
Milford chronicle., 1885-02-27
6 NEW

Get Success
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4l illci-
hose of the
REL. and
the World
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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-10-02
A NEW PURCHASE AND NEW IN.
DUSTRY.

Mr.P. Zimmerman has purchased from
ID. e.. Evans, Esq. the property known IA
Minneopa Falls. The purchase contains
fifty four acres of ground, including the
falls, and IN everyone in this locality IL
aware, it is beautiful and romantic spot,
one of the most charming in the whole
northwest. The question has been 50
often asked what"Zim" intended to do
with the property that we have enguired
into the matter and our information il,
that he will establish Il creamery.
"Zim" il somewhat aesthetic in his taste
and butter made from the milk of cows
is hardly rich enough for his blood, so
he proposes, as we CLEAN 1t, to place
nothing but goats in his dairy. There
is no question but what Mr.. Zimmerman
will make the Falls attractive, even u ne
has to get u white elephant, pair o.
monkeys-in fact a whole menagerle Wi
be forthcoming if the people cannot DE
properly entertained with less.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-10-02
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE
Mapleton,


Mr.. James Mclaughlin, Dem. has sue
ceeded Mr.. James Taylor, Rep. as post
master here. The cause-a Democrat,
administration.
Mrs. Sarah Quinn, of Wells, was II
town Tuesday on business.
Chas. Ware is building barn for G
q. Spaulding 24x30 feet.
Mr.. James Little il moving into town
Mrs. j. S. Rev has returned from hel
Lake Superior trip.
Mr.. Geo. Stevens took first premium
on his team at the Garden City fair fol
"team for all work." which was de.
served premium, as his team are beau.
ties, as well as well matched.
Mrs. w. N. Plymat has been to Fari'
bault for week.
Mrs. Francis Davis il visiting her par.
ents and relatives in this vicinity.
Mr.. Hugh Quinn has bought the
Schweitzer dwelling opposite T.. A.
Fosters former residence.
Miss Katy Wagner, one of Mapleton's
best young ladies', was married to q Mr..
Lawrence Of Mankato, Tuesday, Sept.
18th.
Commissioner GainOr's little boy broke
his arm quite seriously, being broken
very near the elbow joint.
Mrs. Nellie Wentworth visited her
Mapleton friends last week.
Our new hardware opened Wednes-
day, all ready to suit anybody in quest
of goods IN this line.
Rev.T. r. Quayle will preach on Sum
day next sermon in celebration of the
in-gathering of the harvest.
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Lake CRYSTAL.

Last Monday was an extremely busy
day i'm town; our grain market attract
ing farmers from distances of II to Ii
miles.
Steam power threshers are becoming
quite common. Only few years since
much prejudice against them existed
among the farmers. This seems to have
been largely overcome.
Wednesday was fine day for the
Pleasant Mound fair, and several of our
citizens took advantage of it to attend.
The public school in this place opened
on Monday last with an attendance OF
one hundred and eight, being 25 per
cent greater than the first days attend
ance last year.
VIM. Bender, whose hand was severe
ly injured in threshing machine cylin-
der some week or ten days since, was
relieved of one of the injured fingers by
amputation on Wednesday. He was de-
sirous of saving the finger, but the bone
was 80 badly crushed that it would have
been useless if saved, and so wisely
concluded to have it removed.
j. l.. Washburn. of Mankato, was in
town on legal business on Wednesday
Justice Thorne imposed several fines
last week, on parties VINO had made too
free use of intoxicating liquors. Much
wholesome restriction, it is hoped, will
be the means of inducing those who will
indulge to do 80 with moderation, at
least.
Mrs. j. /. Monks, of Watertown, Da
kota, is visiting with her parents al
Edgewood farm.
NJ. S. Dassett, of Madelia, was in town
last Friday.
Mrs. ii. G. Howard returned from hel
visit to Vermont last Monday.
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REAL ESTATE SALES.

John G. Noe reports the following sales
made by him during the past ten days:
John Harrington, Of 1t. Paul, to John
Schooner 40 acres i'm sec. % of Rapidan,
for 500.
Mrs. A. ID. Manson, Of st: Paul, to ID;
l.. Rose brick house and lot on Broad
street near Lincoln street, for 81 go.
Noah Webster to John ii. Ray, lot on
Parson street for 800.
John Hughes to John IL. Ray, one
acre adjoining Prof. Searing's place, fol
s., 900.
II. T.. Christensen reports the sale o
Lot 2, block rs, Mankato, to A. ID. Cram
Sl625.
~ of lot, 2 block 8, Mankato, to JOIN
LorentZ, $3.50.
ia of lots and Z, block "a, Mankato
Ia Mrs. Robel, 500.
Lot !, block 3, North Mankato, Ia Car
+. Forsberg, $50.
Lot 8, block 5, North Mankato, To Crit
| FIJI Owens $50,
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CITY COUNCIL.

A special meeting Of the council was
held Tuesday evening To receive and act
upon the report of the street commits
sioner on sidewalk repairs.
Upon roll call Aldermen Boegen, Fow-
Ter, Davis, Zimmerman. McMurtrie,
Pay and Theissen were found To he pres
ent.
The report of the commissioner was
received, and upon motion of Alderman
Fowler was adopted.
A. j. Anderson presented petition
asking that his liquor license be trans
ierred To Muller 4 MunsOn. The same
was read and on motion the transfer was
granted.
b. NJ. Bangs petitioned the council for
a license 10 operate roller skating rink
at the corner of Second and Cherry
streets. On motion of Aid. Pay the same
was granted.
T.. VI. Pope on behalf of trustees
presented TO the council the matter
of improving grounds for Il public
park, and on motion of Aid. Davis the
matter was referred to committee on
streets and alleys. Council adjourned.
Last evening the regular meeting was
held aldermen Boegen, Davis, Fowler,
Zimmerman, McMurtrie, Pay, Parry,
and Theissen being present.
The city attorney in behalf of the city
and J. III. Ray, +. NJ. Pope and VIM.
Thomas, trustees for parties contribu-
ting to the purchase of fractional block
II, to be by them improved for public
park TO he known Us Lincoln Park, pre-
scented a contract to the council provi-
ding for the conveyance of said tract to
the city in fee simple after certain inn
provemements are made thereon, the
city to reimburse said trustees for the
improvements, the sum not to exceed
$1,000. The city authorities were author
lied to execute the proper papers for
such conveyance.
A petition was received from proper
" holders along Grove street, praying
for the vacation of the sOutherly thirty
feet of that street, and the vacation was
ordered by resolution.
Reports from the several city officers
were received and placed on file.
A plat of Hinckley's subdivision OF
lots 6, Z and i'm block NJ was received
and rejected.
Plat of Mitchell's subdivision of the
south half of block II, Van Brunt's adj
ditiOn was received and adopted.
An amendment To section nine Of or
dinance relating to hacks, was offered and
passed on its second reading.
Chairman of street committee report
ed an examination of Hickory street
grade, and that the work was satisfactO'
rily done. He recommended that the
contractor be paid in full. Carried. He
also reported satisfactory completion
of fifth street grade and recommended
payment of sub-contractor.- Carried.
The mayor was authorized to continue
the extra police as long as in his judg
ment seems necessary.
On motion of alderman Pay city engi
neer was authorized to survey Mankato
Park for u public park.
On motion of alderman Boegen actor
on report of street commissioner Oh
sidewalks To be rebuilt, was postponed
4 number of bills were allowed ant
council adjourned.
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PERSONAL.

| DIR. VIM. Lewis has returned TO spend
the winter with us.
Rev. j. N. Liscomb il in attendance nj
conference this week.
III. p. Jensen and wife are i'm the east
for visit with relatives.
State Superintendent Kiehle was
among the visitors TO Mankato yester-
day.
Mrs. j. X. Mead left Yesterday to Wis
it relatives in Green Bay, Wisconsin, for
several months.
Geo. G.. Chamberlain. at one time part
owner of this paper, now of Jackson, was
IN the city yesterday.
Geo. Norton, Esq, an old resident of
Mankato, now of Grand Forks, ID. T., is
in the city visiting friends.
Mrs. A. A. Stone, of Sacket's Harbor
N y. aunt of Rev. y. C.. Hudson. this
city, is here visiting her nephew.
DIR. Prees and wife of Lake Crystal
departed for Cincinnati, Ohio. yester-
day, where they will spend the winter.
Prof j. Il. McCleary and family ar
rived home Saturday, and he is engaged
in an institute ut Blue Earth city this
week.
Miss Anna Brett, of Green Bay, Wis
consin, niece of Geo. f.. Brett, Esq, is
here visiting her uncle and other rela-
tives.
County Superintendent wilkins, of
Rice county, was in the city Tuesday
and visited our various educational in
stitutions.
Hon. Jos. Bookwalter arrived in the
city Monday evening, and went to his
home in Vernon where he will remain
for the present.
Mr.. Chas. Wanemaker and family, of
the new village at Madison Lake, left
Tuesday evening for Golden City, Color
ado, where they intend to make their
future home.
w. b. Smith, Esq, returned from the
east Monday morning, after two
weeks sojourn in the eastern cities,
purchasing stock of goods fol his cloth
ing Emporium.
We have the pleasure of announcing
to the public that o. f. Richards, Esq,
of Butternut Valley, brother to j. b.
Richards of the firm of Frink 4 Richards,
has entered into the employ of Pond
Brothers of the b. o. J.. &. H., and he
invites all friends and former neighbors
to visit him at their place of business.
Mrs. Judge Brown left last week for
an extended visit to friends in Missouri,
and she writes back that she arrived safe
at her destination, feeling even better
then when she started. MankatO friends
are pleased at tins marked improvement
and hope she will return fully restored
in health.
Andrew J. Ecksten one of the promi-
nent business men of New Tim, with his
family, were in the city Wednesday, on
their way home from visit to relatives
in Minnesota Lake. Mr.. Eckstein is a
graduate of our Normal school, and is
such one as the institution may be
proud of.
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COME AND SEE THE FUN.

There will be II. trotting and running
matinee at the Lake Crystal Driving
Park on Tuesday, Oct. 9th, at o'clock
sharp.
National Rules Ia govern the trotting.
The celebrated trottine horse "Col.
White" of Minneapolis, will he pitted
against Ed. Weaver's PAGER of Mankato
and Lake Crystals favorite horse
"Startle" for the first race.
The second race will he Il hot one
The contestants will be "Pat Moss and
"Billey X" of Mankato, and BELL Ba.
shaw" and "Rosalie" Of Lake CRYSTAL
These races are for blood and fast time
will be made.
| By order of COMMITTEE.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-10-02
THE WINNING TEAM.

In the pantomime race, the original,
the only Tony Denier's Pantomime
Troupe and Rife combination of star
specialties. Three complete shows all
in one, presenting G. w. Ravel with
superb specialties, and introducing the
extremely funny Denier burlesque
pantomime "The Wild West" Humpty
Dumpty among the Indians, or Buffalo
Bills last Miss" Operate orchestra.
Military Band. Prices 30, 50 and 7bcts
Seats now on sale at Griebel's shoe store
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-10-02
Good Thunder.

Better weather than we have had sc
far this fall, cannot be wished for. A
few more days and all the threshing viii
Inc finished.
Mrs. VIM. Graf is very sick. DR.
Trenkler, of Mankato, is treating her.
J. G. Graham's new store building il
up and already looks well. We need
more such improvements in this town
Ed. Grant preached in the S. ID. A
church last Sabbath. Work on the new
church began Thursday. The discussion
between Ed. Hill and w. +. Jamison
To begin Nov. LIST, and last five evenings
il looked forward to with considerable
interest. ALLEGRO.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-10-02

The Mankato Pipe Co. are now taking
orders for cement stone sidewalks for
delivery next spring. The blocks OF
which the walk is composed are hex
agonal in shape, and can be made of any
color desired. They are as durable as
stone and much cheaper, and are large
ly i'm use I'm ST. Paul and Minneapolis.
The cost of this walk will be $l.75 per
square ward laid, and all blocks which
become worn or cracked by reason of
defective workmanship will be replaced
first three years.
In order that the blocks may be sufii-
GENTLY hardened and exposed before
laying, they should be at least four
months old, therefore. parties desiring
the best sidewalk i'm the world should
send in their orders now.
IL +. n. MERRILL, Supt.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-10-02
A Great Surprise

IL in store for all who use Kemp's Bal
sam for the throat and lungs, the great
guaranteed remedy. Would you believe
that it il sold on its merits and that eacl
druggist is authorized TO refund YOU
money by the proprietor Of this won
derful remedy if it fails to cure you. j
T.. Seidle has secured the agency for it
Price 50 cents and u. Trial size free.
| oct, mtsS