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QUAIL ON TOAST SCARCE.
Louisianians G ding Slow on a Delicacy That
May be Poisoned.


May be Poisoned.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH.
NEW ORLEANS, October 6.-The game
season in Louisiana opened October 1.
There is one uncertain feature this season
about shooting that is likely to cause some
demoralization-the cotton worm. 1t has
been the worst season for cotton worms since
1874. They have come by the millions, and
brought their families to the fifth genera
ton with them. 1t has been big fight be-
tween them and the planters, but the latter
have finally won. In some sections the crop
has been cut down 40 per cent but gener-
ally the number of worms have been kept
down by steady battle against them with
paris green. Never has so much been used,
or with such good effect, and enough poison
has been scattered over the Southern cotton
fields in the last two months to kill every
body in the world.
During cotton worm season the game, and
particularly the partridges, become wonder
fully fat feeding on the little insect. They
find him loaded this year-welI loaded,
with arsenic, and the result has been to kill
off nearly the entire crop of partridges as
well as worms Entire focks of them have
been found dead in the fields from eating
poisoned caterpillars. 1t is greatly to be
feared that this game has been completely
annihilated in certain districts, and even
where some of the coveys have escaped
and the hunter has chance for some sport,
there is most unhappy suspicion attached
to the game, that it may be poisoned. In
the country districts the people have given
up the idea of eating any insectiverous
game until the poison season is we'll over,
and it is impossible to prevail upon the
hungriest tramp to indulge in "quail on
toast"
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UNDERWEAR.

Gents Merino Undershirts and Drawers,
worth 40c, at 25c.
Gents Fancy Scotch Wool Shirts and
Drawers, worth 81, at Toe each.
Gents All-Wool Shirts and Drawers,
Scarlet, White, Gray and Natural Colors,
75c set, sold elsewhere for 81.
Gents Genuine Vicuna and English Ok
ford Shirts and Drawers in new and desir-
able colorings at 83c each.
Gentlemen's Lambs Wool Shirts and
Drawers at 83c each.
Full line of Gents Norfolk and New
Brunswick Shirts and Drawers ranging in
price from 81 to 81 %.
Try the Thomas Shrunk Knit Underwear
for Ladies and Children.
Ladies' only 69c, 73c, 99c and 81 "a.
ChIldren's only Zoe, Bic, Ac, 45c, 49c and
sec.
Ladies' White Merino from 39c up.
Children's White Merino from lie up.
ALI sizes in Youths Scotch Wool at 5Oc
suit.
All sizes in Youths White Merino at SOC
a suit.
A nice line OF Ladies' Camel Hair at 5ec
each.
A nice line of Children's Camel Hair
from 16c up,
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DANuGER { SHOENBERG,
Sixth St and Penn Ave.
oc7
oFFIcIAL-PITTsBURG.
INo lnl1

mo. 1Ol.1
AN ORDINANCE = LOCATING FORD
N street, from Deyilliers street to Granville
street.
Section 1-Be it ordained and enacted by the
city of Pittsburg, in Select and Common Coun-
ellis assembled, and tits hereby ordained and en-
acted by the authority of the same, That Ford
street. from Devilliers street to Granville street,
be and the same shall be located as follows, to
wit: The north line of said street shall begin
on the west line of Devilliers street at a dis
tance of 1854 feet south from the south line of
Enoch street; thence extending in westerly
direction parallel to the said Enoch street
distance Of 226.T feet to the west line of Swee-
neys alley; thence extending in a southerly di-
rection along the west line of Sweeneys alley
distance of 5.46 feet; thence extending In
westerly direction and parallel to the said
Enoch street. and 27l feet southerly therefrom
q distance Of 134 feet to the east line Of Gran
vile street, and the said Ford street shall be OF
a width of "a feet.
Section 2-That any ordinance or part OF
ordinance conflicting with the provisions Oh
this ordinance be and the same is hereby re-
pealed, so far as the same affects this ordi-
nance
Ordained and enacted into law in Councils
this 9th day of September, A. D., 1851
H. p. FORD. President Of Select Council.
Attest: GEO. SHEPPARD, Clerk Of Select
Council GEO. l. HOLIDAY, President
of Common Council. Attest: GEO. BOOTH,
Clerk of Common Council.
Mayors Office, September u, 1857 Approved;
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mo. 1Ml


An ORDINANCE SUPPLEMENT-
n to an ordinance entitled IAN ordinz
prantin0 certain privileges to the Pitfsh|
Oakland and East Liberty Passenger Ral
Company" approved June q, 1889 authorii
a change in the route Of the same and gran
the said company the right to use electricii
a motive power.
Section 1-Be it ordained and enacted bJ
city of Pittsburg, in Select and Common G.
ellis assem- bled, and it is hereby ordained
enacted by the authority Of the same, That
Pittsburg. Oakland and East Liberty Pas
ger Railway Company in addition 10
powers and privileges Granted in an ord1nf
to which this is supplement-. shall have
right to use an overhead system Of electr
as the motive power for the traction OF pro
sion of its cars over the route designated,
vided that the system used shall not hiI
prevent or interfere with the crossing o.
tracks by other street railways and the OF
ton of the same and in case any such eros
or crossings be made the said company
bear one-half Of the expense OF mafntai
the same in such manner as the Chief OF
Department of Public Works shall direct
Section 2-That the time heretofore graz
said company In which to complete Its ]
shall be extended to one year, ana work
be commenced within 30 days after the appr
of this ordinance.
Section S-The route. as defined in sald o.
nance. shall be changed to read as follows.
The said company shall have the right 70
with double track Atwood street, from II
avenue to Bates street; thence BY single II
along Bates street to Ward street; thence
single track along Ward street to Era
street: thence by single track along Fra
street to Boquet street; thence By single u
along Boquet street to Atwood street; thf
by single track along Atwood street to b
street.
Section 4-The style and location Of all D
used by said company shall be Subject .
Public Works.
Section 5-The city resolves the right
direct the removal OF all overhead wires u
giving the said Pittsburg, Oakland and
Liberty Passenger Railway Company Is NOR
notice.
East Liberty Passenger Railway Comp
shall carry on their cars policemen Of the,
Of Pittsburg, when on duty, free Of charge.
Section 7-Before this ordinance shall col
effect the company shall file an acceptance
the route as designated by the said ordina
and release any grants heretofore give
place a double track on Boquet street.
Secnon S-That any ordinance or part Of
dinance conflicting with the provisions Of
SO far as the same affects this ordinance
Ordained and enacted into law in Coui
this 9th day of September, A. d. 1855
II. p. FORD, President of Select Com
Attest; GEO. SHEPPARD. Clerk Of Al
Council GEO. l. HOLIDAY. Presiden
Common Council Attest: GEO. Boo
CLERK of Common Council
Mayors Office. September Is. 1889. Apnro,
WM MCCALLIN, Mayor. Attest: RoBF
Assistant Mayors Clerk.
Recorded in Ordinance Book, vol. 4 paret
10Th day Of September, A. D. 1850. ock;
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lNo. nI

A M OHDlNANOE-AQ Lr1OELlELNN III
~ opening Of Albion street, from Iio.
street TO Fairfax street.
Section 1-Be is ordained and enacted By {
city Of Pittsburg. in Select and Common Con
ciIs assembled. and 1t is hereby ordained a
enacted by the authority Of the same. In
the Chief Of the Department. Of Public Wor
be and is hereby authorized and directed
cause to be surveyed and opened within 90 d1
from the date Of the passage Of this 0rdlnan.
Albion street, from Tioga street to FART
street. at width Of 40 feet. in accordance vi
an ordinance locating the same. approved Ju
28. 1893. The damages caused thereby and q
benefits to pay the same to be assessed and e
lected IN accordance with the provisions Of
act of Assembly Of the Commonwealth Of Per
sylvania. entitled, San act relating to stree
and sewers in cities Of the second class 4
proved the 18th day Of May, A. d. 1852
Section 2-That any ordinance OF part 81 {
dfnance conflicting with the provisions Of q
ordinance be and the same Is hereby repeai<
so far as the same affects this ordinance
Ordained and enacted into law in Counc
this 9th day of September, A d. l884
II. p. FORD, President Of Select Coun<
Attest: GEO. SHEPPARD, Clerk Of Seit
COUNCIL GEO. l. HOLIDAY. President
Common Council. Attest: GEO. BOOT
Clerk of Common Council.
MAYORS ONCE, September 13 1883. Approvt
WIN. MCCALLIN. Mayor. Attest; ROBET
OSTERMAIER. Assistant Mayors Clerk.
Recorded in Ordnance Book. vol Z, page !
3Oth day Of September. A. d. 1852 oc41
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no. 1o0l

N ORDINANCE-AUTH IT
a opening Of Amber street, from Penn q
nue. to Baum street.
Section 1-Be it ordained and enacted by !
city Of Pittsburg IN Select and Common Coz
ellis assembled, and it Is hereby ordained !
enacted by the authority Of the same. II
the Chief of the Department Of Public We
be and is hereby authorized aud directed
cause to be surveyed and opened within % d
from the date of the passage Of this ordin1n
Amber street, from Penn avenue to Han
street, at width of 50 feet, In aecordanco vi
ordinances locating the same, approved Mar
2 1885, and March p, 1889. respectively. 7
damages caused thereby and the benef
to pay the same to be assessed and collect
in accordance with the provisions Of an act
Assembly of the Commonwealth Of Fsnns,
vania. entitled, "An act relating to streets Al
sewers in cities of the second class" approx
the 18th dav of MAY, A. d. 1883.
Section 2-That any ordinance on part Of or
nance conflicting with the provisions Of q
ordinance be and the same is hereby repeal
so far as the same affects this ordinance.
Ordained and enacted into law IN Coune
this 9th day of September. A. d. l6e2
HI FORD, President Of Select Goun
Attest: GEO. SHEPPARD, Clerk of lSel
Council. GEO. l.. HOLIDAY, Preside&t,
Common Council. Attest: GEO. BOOTH, Gle
of Common Council
Mayors ONCE. September 12 1859. Approv
WIN. McCALLIN, Mayer. Attest: ROBE
OSTERMA AIER, Assistant Mayors Clerk
Recorded in Ordinance Book, vol. ], page
Goth day of September, A D. 1889. ocE
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{ SHOBNBBRG' 5
POPULAR STORES,
Sixth street and Penn ave.
MILLINERY.

Our Millinery Parlors (second foor) are
devoted exclusively to the exhibition Of
Trimmed and Untrimmed Millinery. All
the newest and richest designs and effects in
Trimmed Hats, Bonnets and Turbans. Over
100 different and distinct styles in trimmed
pieces now on view. In Untrimmed Hats,
Bonnets and Turbans, everything that is
new in both Felt and Wool and all shapes
and shades. An endless variety of Feath-
ers, Wings, Tips, Pom Pons, Ribbons, Jet
Ornaments and Bands, and all at popular
low prices
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mo. sal


AN ORDINANCE-AUTH III
"A opening Of Finance street. from Hon
wood avenue TO city line
Section 1-Be it ordained and enacted By +
city of Pittshurg, in Select and Common Cou.
els assembled, and il is hereby ordained a.
enacted by the authority Of the same, That Il
Chief of the Department. Of Public Works I
and is hereby authorized and directed 20 cam
to be surveyed and opened within 90 days fro
the date Of the Passage Of this 0rdinanc
Finance street, from HomeW0od avenue 70 Il
city line, at width Of 40 feet In accordan|
with an ordinance locating the same. appr0Tl
January 5, 1889. The damages caused therct
and the benefits to pay the same to be assesss
and collected in accordance with the provision
of an act of Assembly Of the CommonUe1I|
Of Pennsylvania, entitled, An act relating
streets and sewers in cities Of the second class
approved the 18th day Of May. A u 1889
Section &That any ordinance or part
ordinance conflicting with the provisions 4
this ordinance be and the same Is hereby II
pea1ed, so far as the same Affects this ord
nance
Ordained and enacted into law in CouncI
this 9th day of September, A. D. 1889
ii. p FORD, President Of Select CouDcI
Attest: GEO. SHEPPARD, Clerk Of Seic
Council. GEO. l. HOLIDAY, President
Common Council Attest: GEO. BOOT
Clerk of Common Council
Mayors Office, September Is, 1889. Approve
WIN. McCALLIN, Mayor. Attest: HOBEH
OSTERMAIER, Assistant Mayors Clerk
Recorded in Ordinance Book. vol. ., page Il
30tn day Of September, A d. 1882 oc+E
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Royal Kersey Overcoats.

For to-day we will offer the imported
Royal Kersey overcoats, medium weight,
silk-faced, Italian lining and satin sleeve
Innings, sizes from SO to 48 breast measure;
regulars, stouts, fats and extra sizes for
S13. We positively guarantee this coat
sells at other stores for S25 Our price for
to-day is $13. When you enter our store
ask for the S13 overcoat. P.C.C.C,.
Cor. Grant and Diamond sts., ODD new
Court House.
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GLOVES.

We offer this week the following specials
in Gloves-each one veritable bargain:
Ladies' Shook Kid Gloves. in black,
brown, tan and slate, and worth 81; we will
close them out at 75c per pair.
Ladies' 4-button Real Kid Gloves, an ele-
CANT quality, in black, brown, tan and slate,
a regular 81 % glove, for 99c pair.
Ladies' 8button Mousquetaires, and worth
81 %, for 79c pair.
Chil1ren's Kid Gloves, new fall shades,
at SOC pair. Also full lines Of Ladies' Merino
and Children's Cashmere Gloves. both in
black and colored, at 24c to Soc pair.
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THE COUNT is HOME AGAIN.

Thomas A. Edison Has Returned From His
European Trip.
NEW YORK, October 6.-Thomas A. Edi-
son and his wife arrived here to-day on the
steamer LIE Champagne. Mr.. Edison looked
in perfect health and said he had pleasant
time. He left at once for his home In Menlo
Park.
Among the other passengers were Mrs. ..
S. Grant, Prince de Brancassio and wife,
Miss Frelinhuysen and Comte Sola.
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TO CLOSE OUT.

We have several broken lines Of Ladies
prices low enough to make them interesting
for any one that desires winter garments.
They are all perfect goods, and we reduce
them because room is more important to us
than odds and ends.
Our first number is Ladies' Scarlet
Merino Vest, one-third cotton, and H. N.
L. s. reduced from 85c to 65c each.
Ladies' All-wool Ribbed Vests, white and
colors, reduced from 81 to 60c.
Another lot, same quality as above, with
Il. N. L. S. reduced from 81 80 to 81, white
and colors.
Ladies' Camels' Hair Vests and Drawers
all-wool. reduced from 81 % to 81.
Ladies' Natural Wool Vests and Drawers,
all-wool, reduced from 81 rs to 81 25 each.
One lot Boys Gray Natural Wool Col
ored Merino Shirts, Drawers and Pantalettes,
at 25c for all sizes in stock.
We have on the Gents Counter several
lots Winter Underwear, marked down low.
One lot White Merino Shirts and Draw
ers, 81, reduced from 81.
One lot Gray-Mlxed. Merlno Shirts and
Drawers, 81, reduced from 81.
One lot White All-wool Shirts and Draw
ers, 81, reduced from 81 30.
One lot White All-wool Shirts and Draw
ers, 81 30, reduced from 81.
One lot London Tan Merino Shirts and
Drawers, 75c, reduced from ST..
One lot Striped Merino Shirts and Draw
ers, 81 30, reduced from %.
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NATURAL GAS In NEW YORK.
Residents of Angelica Much Excited Over a

Residents Of Angelica Much Excited Over q
Small Strike.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH
ANDovER, N. Y, October 6.-Natural
gas was struck to-day at the well being
drilled near the village Of Angelica, ALLIE
gany county, by the business men OF the
place who wish to secure cheap fuel TOR
manufactures.
Present indications are that the flow will
be very heavy. Drilling will be continued
for oil, and other wells will be started at
once. The town is much excited.
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Cloak Department.

Here is where you can find the newest
styles. Large assortment and lowest prices
customers understand; the crowds tell the
tale. Come and look for yourselves. Head
quarters for ladies, misses and children's
cloaks, suits and dresses.
CAMPBELL & DICK, Fifth avenue,
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English Box overcoars.

Just received from our factory for to-day's
sale, 460 new patterns of gents English
box overcoats, which we have marked to
sell all the way from $40 to $18. Some are
made from smooth goods, while others are
the rough-faced materials. Remember to-
day is special overcoat day at our store.
P. G. G. G., cor. Grant and Diamond sts.,
opp. the new Court House.
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A BOON FOR HOUSEKEEPERS.

The Keystone Beater, now on exhibition
and in full operation at our stores, is attract
ing Widespread attention from housewives.
1t is an ingeniously contrived article, and
is surprisingly useful one for the purpose
for which it is designed, namely, for beating
eggs. whipping cream, etc. It is operated
by member of the Philadelphia Cooking
School, who is constantly surrounded by
crowd of interested spectators. Every
housekeeper, whose arms have ached after
manipulating the usual makeshifts for
beaters, should examine this one. ALI are
invited.
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Aufrechf Stands AInne.

When you want fine photograph of your
self or family patronize Aufrecht's Elite
Gallery, SIC Market street, Pittsburg.
Cabinets 81 per dozen; proof shown. Bring
children; use elevator.
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SN0WST0RM IN NEW YORK.

Communication by Wire Destroyed for
Twelve Hours.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE D1sPArcH.1
LoCKPoRT, N. Y, October 6.-Snow fell
here this morning to the depth of two
inches. 1t was very damp, and destroyed a
large amount of vegetable matter and apples
still outstanding.
Trees were broken. as also telegraph and
telephone wires, destroying communication
for IL hours.
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The Black Silks-We Rave the Bargains
Here
Waiting for you to see-be sure to come for
them. JOS. HORNE & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
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Cheap Photoeraph. n1u.t Gn

9. A. Smiley & Co. have the fine trade Of
this city in gentlemen's hats D
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A Positive Facj

FRAUENHEIM & VILsAcK's Iron City
beer grows in favor every day. Phone 1856.
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DRIVEN FROM THEIR HOME.
Colored Family Turned Out of Their
House by a Mob mt Midnight.

House by a Mob ut Midnight.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.i
CADIz, O., October 6.-Last night, about
midnight crowd of about 20 men went to
the residence of James West, leading
colored man. West was absent, and the
mob drove his wife and children out of doors,
demolished the furniture, and then literally
tore down the house.
The identity of the perpetrators of the
outrage is unknown.
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The Greatest Lot of Live Dress Goods Bar.
gains Ever Shown
Are in this immense dress goods department
for this weeks sales-you Will like them.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores,
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FRAUENHEIM & VILsACK's Iron City
beer grows in favor every day. Phone 1186.
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G. A. Smiley & Co. have the fine trade Of
this city in gentlemen's hats. d
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China? If so be sure and examine the stock
at the china store of w. P. Greer, 622 Penn
avenue. opp. Library Hall, Pittsburg.
MwF
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Positive Fact.
G. A. Smiley & Co. have the fine trade of
this city in gentlemen's hats. D
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Because of the fine work made at Aufrecht's
Elite Gallery. SIG Market street, Pittsburg,
at lowest prices,
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Monday, October =,
A Positive Fact.

Remnant silks below cost.
KNABLE & SHUsTER, IS Fifth ave.
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The Greatest Lot of Live Dress Goods Bar.
gains Ever Shown
Are in this immense dress goods department
for this weeks sales-you will like them.
Jos, HORNE & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores,
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Stetson's Renowned Hat,
Do You Paint

Always to be had at G. A. Smiley & Co. IS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-11-23
FOR LITTLE PEOPLE.
HER THANKSGIVING DINNER.

Poor little HOnora Mutually,
At the close of the Thanksgiving Day,
Vas standing in front of her alley,
A-watching some children at play.
der gown was Il wonderful garment,
An patches from shoulder to hem,
And her hat and her shoes-well, / beg
you'll excuse
Any further remarks about them.
Bat poor little Honora Mutually
Had face just us bright as could be,
And no flower in meadow or valley
Was ever as pretty us she.
And SO thought an old woman, who, passing,
stopped moment to smilingly say:
"Why, bless your dear heart, am sure you
have had
A very good dinner to-day"
" fis. indadc," said Honora Mutually,
4 did; for my friend Mrs. Down
Had hape of sweet taters that Sallie,
Her sister, baked lovely and brown,
Wid-oh, maam, if you could but have seen
The latest and foinist of hins,
And they Civ me the gizZard and neck OF
that hin,
And all of the sweet later skins"
Margaret Eytinge, in Harper's Young PEG.
pie.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-11-23
LITTLE GRANDMOTHER.
She Was Always Knitting and COuntir
the Stitches.

She Was Always Knitting and Counting
the Stitches.
Matte Bigelow was called "Little
Grandmother because no one ever saw
her in the daytime without her little
French cap or ball of yarn and knitting
needles. And she was always knitting
and counting stitches.
If any one asked her question she
was just as likely to say: zone, two,
three, four, five-in a minute, please"
and after answering, she would COM
mence again: six, seven, eight" and
so on.
Matte lived near the great Missis-
sippi river. In the spring, when the
freshets came and the river overfowed
its banks, Mr.. Bigelow would often
have to move his furniture and family
before the flood came.
One day Mattie's father and mother
went away from home, leaving her in
charge of her little brother Stephie,
who was only three years old.
There had been some signs Of fresh
ct, but as Matties father expected to be
back in an hour or two. he did not think
there was any danger in leaving Matte
and Stephie in the house.
Several times on their way back Mr..
and Mrs. Bigelow were told that the
river had risen suddenly. When they
got near home they found their house
surrounded by water, which was up
nearly to the second-story window.
Mr. Bigelow got a skiff and padded
over to the house, and before he got to
the window he heard somebody saying:
Gone, two, three, four-don't cry,
Stephie; five, six, seven, eight-papa
will soon be here; nine, ten, eleven,
twelve-be good boy"
1t was Matte counting stitches and
watching over her little brother.
When her father called her to the
window and lifted her and Stephie into
the skiff, Matte said:
Thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, sixteen
am so glad you have come, papa; sew.
entecn, eighteen, nineteen, twenty-five
water came in so fast downstairs l
brought Stephie up here, and we
couldn't get down again. &c. Kettle
we'll, in Our Little Ones.