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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1892-04-21
plrrYpAr AND rIpPYroE.

All day long they come and go
Pittypat and Tippytoe,
Footprints up and down the hall.
Playthings scattered on the Hoe
Fingermarks along the wall,
Tell-tale streaks upon the door
BY these presents you shall know
Pittypat and Tippytoe.
How they riot at their playi
And. dozen times day,
In they troop, demanding bread
Only buttered bread will do,
And that butter must be spread
Inches thick with suyar, tool
Never yet have I said: mo,
Pittypat and Tippytoe"
sometimes there are griefs to sooth,-
Sometimes rufiled brows to smooth
For-I much regret to say
Tippytoc and Pittypat
Sometimes interrupt their play
With an internecine spat;
Fiel oh. fle 10 quarrel so,
Pittypat and Tippytoei
oh, the thousand worrying things
Every day recurrent bringsl
Hands TO scrub and hair TO brush,
Search for playthings gone amiss.
Many murmuring to hush,
Many little bump to lSissi
Tifa's indeed n fleeting show,
Pittypat and Tippytoe!
And, when day is at an end.
There are little duds to mend,
Little frocks are strangely toiu,
Little shoes great holes reveal.
Little hose but one day worn,
Rudely yawn at toe or heeli
Who but you could work sucn woe,
Pittypat and Tippytoe!
But when comes this thought to me;
''Some there are that childless boz
Stealing to their little beds.
With love | cannot speak,
Tenderly | stroke their heads,
Fondly kiss each velvet cheek
God help those who do not know
a Pittypat or Tippytoel
On the floor, along the hail.
Rudely traced upon the wall.
There are proofs in every kind
OF the havoc they have wrought.
And upon my heart you'd find
Just such trademarks, il you sough
oh, how glad am It's so,
piitypat and Tippytoel
Eugene Field, in Chicago News.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1892-04-21
Forty Natives Killed

CALCUTTA, April ls.-The Lushals, who
have been harassing the British line OF
communications between Lungle and DAM
agir, attacked the British campat Tuichong
ON April @. After four hours fighting they
were repulsed with 40 killed. The same
party attacked Capt. shakespeare's column
on April and the Talthuama stockaGe on
April 8. Tho Lushais were defeated on
each occasion. The British had only five
wounded.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1892-04-21
Smoke 10 Keen OF Frost.

Experiments were made during the
winter at the Paris Jardin d'Acclimation
in Paris, France, in producing artificial
clouds as protection against frost. A
series OF vinewood fires were lighted,
emitting columns of black smoke, which,
according to the inventor OF the method,
ought to have been converted into
thick stationary fog, raising the temper
ature by four or FIVE degrees. s.-New
York Journal.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1892-04-21

TERRIBLE FIRE IN TOXIC.
Six Thousand Houses Burned and 800
Lives Lost,

LogDoN, April l3.-Dispatches from
China to-day say that great damage to
property and u heavy loss of life has re-
suited from fire in Toxic last Sunday.
1t is reported 6,0O0 houses were destroyed
and 50 lives lost. There are also number
of persons missing
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1892-04-21
Only for Visitors.

Miss Breezy (of Chicago)-lIow
many times have you been at the top
of Bunker Hill monument?
Miss Beaconhill-I was never There;
I live in Boston. .-Jestor.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1892-04-21
Tho vi.ihle snnply of arnin

NEW YoRR, April lo.-The visible supply
If grain on Saturday, April 10, as compiled
by the New York produce exchange was as
follows: Wheat, i2,O5d,OOO bushels, in'
crease SIS 900 bushels; corn, 0,9760OO BUSH
els, decrease $4,000 bushels oats S,22lOOo
bushels decrease 1000 bushels rye l,Ol7OOO
bushels decrease 10000 bushels barley
1872 OO) bushels, decrease 5000 bushels.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1892-04-21

We " W ~ pcah 10 your
ootherp Remember the fifth com
andment, Martial"
"Well, / can't help itw spntted
htty. "We a-e cramped and cornered
d hardworked enough already, aren't
without taking boarders for cc,.Lren
n week. Aud II is bad enopzgh to
I've pieced caIIet and mended cur.
ins aud brokass1dged crockery without
her peonpe iKdiug it out. No,
h .Alartha, hush!" reiterated Mrs. Mills.
X Ne don't get chance to earn money
ery day. Four gentlemen, at three
4 llars week apiece, makes twelve
0ellars. And twelve dollars il twelve
dellars. It's just as l tell you, Martha.
4pu must give up your room"
.'Nly room isn't fit for a squirrel to
Gltep in."
''And go to Aunt Betsy Billingses to
sleep while Mr.. Belford is here"
Dlatty tossed pretty head, all a.glit-
ter with shortcut auburn curls.
'I won't" she repeated. az won'tl
Iwon'tl'
~ expect" composedly went on Mrs.
1ills, "theyll be here tomorrow morn
ing Doctor Pounce and Mr.. Lasele
viii have the parlor, Mr.. Cushing will
occupy the big bedroom and Mr.. Bel
ford will have your room. They'll
Qrobably arrive before breakfast. /
amt you to catch half dozen broilers
I'D shut 'em up in the three .cornered
cpop, so they'll be handy to kill first
hing in the morning. I'll mix up some
blscuit, and there's the blackberry jam.
lh told the city folks like jam with
their breakfast"
u "But, mother" cried Matty, "there's
HIM! We're expecting Jim every day
land what's is poor Jim to do2"
"Jim can make out most any way"
aid Mrs. Mills, indiirerently.
s''My only brother!" pleaded Matty.
AAnd the only son you've gotl And
he's been ont West year"
'I'll risk Jim," observed Mrs. Mills
"P'r'aps he won't come. And if h,
docs, he'll manage somehow. dom
feel as if I'd oughter lose this chance o.
making little money"
'Mother-"
''Now, Martha, you hush, an dc
jcst's tell you. My minds made up
an / don't calculate to change itp
Natty Mills went down to a Certain
fayorite nook of hers behind the barn
where the little brook gurgled away un
der the branches of a superb old butter
nut tree, and INDUCED herself in hear
~ cry.
s'As II, she sobbed, sit wasn't ba,
enough to be poor, without exposing on
poverty to all the old ministers in tn
co1ntryl wish there wasn't any con
sentionl / wish it met somewewher
elsel Iwish | had succeeded in gettin
Graythorn School to teachl i wis
mother hadn't put all her money in tn
0rszier's Bank the week before
b1okel wish l was man like jim
end could so out to seek my fortune
inetead of staying at home and econc
Sing coppers and washing dishes an
Pu(ting patches on old garments On
ching Pm determined on-I won't @
neaf the house all the time those boars
IN are there. II mother will take ZEN
A. must wait on 'em herself. An
ocIther will consent to use a cent
wretched money they pay. And
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1892-04-21
Saya a na.s ~S.p.: ~ DK' io~je, ,'s;is nj WIN


Mounds werS S'ti Under Sei9sgif1i, .. oa,v,,
great number of houses were swept away.
MOBILE, ALA-rhe rombigbee river at
Demopols has risen $ feet since. and the
river is now within - feet of the high water
Of 1874. Every railroad is washed out and
nearly all the wires are down Every bridge
in the country is washed out, and much
stock has bccr. lost. II now looks as If this
food wonld be greater than any before.
LITTLE Rock, ARK.-Reports are being
hourly received from all sections of the
State TO the effect that rivers are rising rap
idly and oyerilows are also momentarily
expected to occur. White river is higher
than it has been for two years, The Arkan'
sas is coming up very fast. Trains are stIl
DELAYED from two to six hours on account
of tile washouts which occurred "a week ago.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1892-04-21
A GIRLS WAY.

pY HELEN FORREST GRAVES.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1892-04-21
TWO HUNDRED DROWNED.

To-riblo Loss OF Lifc at Columbus, MISS,
by the Floods Of Lust Week.
Mruruls. Tr>N. Apr. li-Ia,e reports
from Columbus, Miss, says that at least 200
negroes were drowned in the floods Of last
week. a errl. deal OF cotton has been des'
troycu.
J,.N.,S. Nes The Tombigbce river is
falIur The number drowned ~ l2j, and
when the waters subside it is thought other
bodies will be discovered 1t will be several
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1892-04-21

: ~ wv IT UUs
clarcd MIatty Mills.
"AIartha, hush I"
'rcprov we'd Mrs.
. Mills, holding up a
yellow forclinger
of chiding. ais
that the way to
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-07-15
THE INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK

As the days pass by the flood of pub
lie sentiment still continues to rise in
favor of Hon. Knute Nelson for the
Republican nominee for the governor
ship. At the present writing county
conventions have been held in Is
counties which have representation
in the state convention of 181. OF
these 167 delegates representing Is
counties are instructed for Nelson,
with seven uninstructed but favoring
him, and seven from Nicollet coun-
with Lieut.. Gov. Ives as first choice.
This almost unanimous sentiment
distributed as ii is over the entire
state, is surely indicative of the hold
which Mr.. Nelson has upon the party,
causing him to be regarded as the
strongest man that could be selected
to lead the Republicans to an old
time victory this fall While the
friends Of other candidates named
are actively at work in the interests of
their fayoriteS it now looks as though
Mr.. Nelson's name would be the only
one presented to the state convention.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-07-15
Veterans Return to Washington.

The Grand Army Encampment at
Washington in September will be the
occasion OF the reunion of thousands
OF veterans who parted in that city IN
1865, after the Grand Review follow
ing the sun ender at AppomatoX and
the capitulatiOn of Richmond. Again,
after lapse OF q years, thousands of
veterans will march down Penn
sylvania Avenue to be reviewed again
again by the President of the United
States, members Of his Cabinet and
other distinguished personages 1t
will be a spectacle seldom equaled in
the magniticence of the display and
in the number of men participatin
Excursion tickets to Washington via
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will
be sold by all the roads in the west at
exceedingly low rates. The chief de-
light OF the trip to Washington will
be the journey via the Picturesque
Baltimore and Ohio, which crosses
the Allegheny mountains and for 250
miles traverseS territory fraught with
the most thrilling incidents of the
war. For more detailed information
as to time of trains, rates, and sleep
ing car accommodations apply to L.
S. Allen, Asst. Gen. Passenger Agent,
The Rookery. Chicago. Upon appli-
cation, Chas. 0. Soul, Gen. Passenger
Agent, Baltimore, Md, will send free
of charge handsomely Illustrated
Guide to Washington. 1td&w
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-07-15
CYRUS w. FIELD.

In the death of Cyrus w. Field yes
terday was closed the life of one of
the most remarkable men of the cen
fury. one who did much to improve
the condition of mankind. Mr.. Field
was one of most remarkable family
descending from goodold Puritan stock
and retaining many Of the traits Of
character, as regards tirmnesS, etc..
that marked that rugged class of peo-
pie. When ID years old Field went
to New York and commenced work
for A. L. Stewart at 81 per week, and
at the age of thirty-three had gath
cred together sufficient wealth so as to
retire from a mercantile life. Though
wealthy he did not cease his labors
but simply transferred Them to a
wider sphere, His labors in the con-
struction Of the Atlantic cable are
we'll known. After tWelvelong years of
hard labor, during which ne sacrificed
his fortune, success smiled upon him
and his great gift was bestowed upon
the world. His life was such that
the world was better because he liv-
ed, as few men have done more to aid
the progress of civilization than did
he. Sad indeed it was that such a
life should close in the gloom and dis
appointment that his did, but such is
the strange fate of humanity. His
memory, however, will be cherished on
ly with gratitude, land the result of his
LIES work and its effect upon the
world will be greater and more sub
stantial monument to his memory
than any that can be erected by hui
man hands.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-07-15
Half Rates to Washington via B. & O.
r. Il.

For the National Meeting of the
League of American Wheelmen at
Washington, July 18th TO Goth, the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad will sell
excursion tickets at rate of one fare
for the round trip. Tickets will be
sold at offices Of the company and Of
fees of the principal roads of the
west, July 10th and 18th, and will be
valid for return journey until July
oath. Bicycles of passengers will be
carried free of charge. The Balti-
more and Ohio has been designated as
the official route to the Meet by the
officials of the League of American
Wheelmen.
For full information as to time of
trains and rates of fare apply to L. S..
Allen, assistant general passenger
agent, The Rookery, Chicago. Upon
application, Chas. 0. Scull, general
passenger agent, Baltimore, Nd, will
send free of charge a handsomely il
Illustrated guide to Washington.
1td&w
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-07-15

NOTHING has contributed so greatly
to bring Pinkertonism into dispute
with the whole people, as did the late
trouble at Homestead No matter
what people may think as to the po-
sitiOn assumed by the workmen there,
they all unite in condemning the law
less use of civil authority by private
means. With our well organized
militia there is now no occasion to
call upon forces outside, for protec-
ton. They may be called private
watchmen, but when Winchesters are
put into the hands of men who are
not backed by authority of law it be-
comes dangerous proceeding and
contrary to the spirit of our institu-
tions. The difference in the mode
with which the Homestead men re-
ceived the Pinkertons and the militia
ought to be an object lesson for the
entire nation.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-07-15
Opportunities.
ing.

How many there are waiting for the
coming OF a great opportunity, while
little opportunities stand thick all
around them. The men who received
the great rewards were theImen who
did little things we'll. David was
only shepherd boy, SO he who has
been faithful in that which was least
was made ruler over many. How
many Say: ''If l could only live my
life over again." but they cannot and
it is folly to look backward with vain
regrets. Rather let US look forward
and take the little chances that come
our way and try to improve them.
Let the women reach out and grasp
the many opportunities within their
power, and benefit mankind by max.
ing their biscuits of HorSford's hon
est, healthful baking powder.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-07-15
GARDEN CITY.

Maj. Evans went to Mankato yes
terday.
Messrs. T. B. and James Church
were in Mankato Tuesday.
Prof. McBride's house is being treat
ed to a new coat of paint.
Mrs. Shaw and Miss Clara Boynton
were in Mankato Wednesday,
Fri Evans, of Minneapolis, spent
Sunday with parents in this place.
A new boy arrived at Frank Fair
child's house last Friday.
There was small dancing party at
the holl last Friday evening.
Several young people from this place
picniced at Minneopa Falls last Sun
day.
Miss Nellie Loring is visiting her
cousin, Miss Annie Loring of this
place.
Mrs. Alice Washburn and daughter
called on friends in this place one
day last week.
Mrs. Cram. an old resident of this
place, visited at Mr.. Parker's last
week.
There will be an ice cream festival
on the lawn at Mr.. e B. Parker's
next Friday evening. Everyone
cordially invited.
Mr. and Mrs. e. P. Evans, and Mes
danes Shaw, Marvin and Thurston,
of this place, spent Thursday with
Mrs. H. @. Howard in Lake Crystal.
Mrs. Swami, Of Mankato, and heI
daughter, Mrs. Brandenburg, of Cleve-
land, Ohio, visited the son of the for
mer, and other friend, at this place
last Friday.
Our good neighbor, Mr.. Blake, will
remove to Watonwan county in the
near future. He is one who will be
greatly missed, both in the neighbor-
hood and in the church. We trust
that his new neighbors will appreciate
| him.
Miss Myrtle Oliver has been elected
principal of our school, with Miss
Mamie Campbell as first assistant
and Miss Laura Edgerton as second
assistant. Miss Oliver graduated
from the State Normal at Mankato
this year with high honors and Miss
| Campbell comes to US with excellent
recommendations from the schools
where she has taught. Miss Edger-
ton holds the school over from last
year. Under these circumstances we
| feel assured that all who attend our
school for the next nine months will
be under the best of teachers. While
we find no fault with our late teachers
we express the hope that our school
may again be brought to It's old stand
ard as one of the best ia the county
outside of Mankato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-07-15
THE COUNTY BOARD.

The terms of three members of the
county board expire. this fall, they
having served the four years for which
they were elected. The retiring men,
bers are Charles Dietz, Hugh Ed
wards and Nicholas Brules. Neither
of these will be candidates for re-elec-
ton, and it will deyolve upon the
people Of their respective districts to
choose their successors. The Office of
county commissioner is an important
one and should be flied with the very
best material in the county. Bust
ness men of sound judgement, impair
TALLY, integrity and who have been
successful in managing their own af-
fairs, whether farmers or town peo-
pie, alone should be considered elegi-
bic to election. The three retiring
members have filed the bill and just
as good men should be put in their
places.
Mr.. Dietz states that he will be a
candidate for the Democratic nominal
tion for treasurer, and he will prob
ably receive it, as no one else is
known to be candidate.
1t is reported that Mr.. Edwards
will be candidate for representa-
tive before the Republican county
convention. He would make strong
candidate.
The friends Of Mr. Brules have also
mentioned his name as a Democratic
candidate for representative. That
party could go far without doing bet
ter.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-07-15

HORACE WHITE tells the New York
World that ''If the House passes the
silver bill there will be no use in max
ing a campaign" Mr.. White recog-
nizeS the fact that such move would
simply mean the reputation of the
financial plank Of the Chicago plat
form, and the direct commitment of
Democracy to the free coin
age craze, and everlaStingly bury
it at the polls. However,
the trend of events shows the Dem
ocratic party to be so strongly i'm
pregnated with the free silver idea as
to render its being trusted with pow
er, a most dangerous thing for the
best interests of the country.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-07-15
FOR SCHOOL BOARD.

The annual school board election
occurs Saturday, and it is attracting
less attention than it should The
members whose terms expire are l..
G. M. Fletcher in the first precinct;
Geo. M. Palmer in the second, w. w
P. Mcconnell in the third, and G. P.
Williams in the fourth. These are
excellent men for the position and
have served very satisfactorily. They
are well posted upon school affairs.
We do not know whether they will &C
cept a reelection, but if so the school
district cannot do better. The voters,
ladies as well as men, should show
their interests in school affairs by vot.
ing.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-07-15

II is said that Mr.. Cleveland seri-
ously objects TO the organization of
Frances Cleveland" clubs. Mr.
Cleveland should remember that he
owes much Of lis present popularity
among his supporters IN the influence
of Frances Cleveland, though this in-
fuence will cot be able TO save him
from the great wreck into which he
will plunge next November. Possibly
it is the gloom Of impending disaster
that causes him to object.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-07-15
McCLEARY GAINING STRENGTH

AS the day approaches for holding
the congressional convention for this
district, Prof. j. Il. McCleary is de-
veloping unexpected strength and
his nomination is practically assured.
Starting upon his canvass compare
tive stranger in politics, he has de-
veloped rare Judgment and exhibited
great strength. 1t was said of him
that he would make a weak candi-
da' rat he had had no acquaint-
an, lith public affairs and had not
the ndstling qualities, which the Re-
publican candidate would need. But
his canvass has proved that those
making such assertions did not know
their man. OF one thing the Repub-
licanS of this district can rest aSsur-
ed, with Mr.. McCleary as their can
didate, he will lead a canvass the
like of which has never been witness
ed in this part of the state. He has
grown in strength from the day he en-
tered the field for the nomination,
and for an intimate acquaintance
with public questions, and clear and
concise manner in placing them be-
fore the people, he is eXcelled by few.
if any. The fact that he has entered
the field and has worked his way to
the front in spite of obstacles that
would have discouraged less agrees
i've man shows persistency in the midst
of difficulties, and the power he has to
put into the official duties that de-
volve upon a man in congressional
life.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-07-15

A GENTS WANTED-Male and female, old
"A and young, $500 to $500 per day
easily made, selling our Queen Plating Outfits,
and doing Gold, Silver, Nickel, Copper and
Brass Plating, that is warranted to wear for
years, on every class of Metal, Tableware,
Jewelry, etc. Light and easily handled no ex-
perience required to operate them. Can be car
same as grip sack or satchel. Agents are
making money rapidly. They sell to almost
every business house and family, and work shop.
Cheap Durable. Simple and within reach of
every one. Plates almost instantly, equal to
the finest new work. Send for circulars &C.
QUEEN CRY SILVER & NICKEL PLATING Co.,
4leod&wtf EAST ST. Louis, ILL.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-07-15

II is somewhat curious that the
free trade journals should all COM
mend the trade reports of the leading
mercantile companies, which report
the condition of trade az most -four
ishing, and then turn around and
condemn the Mckinley law, alleging
that it depressed the business inter
ests of the country. They are not max
ing reputation for consistency by
so doing, to say the least.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-07-15

In the great political shuttle that
has been going on of late, who has
heard anything Of Dan Lamont? AT
the Chicago convention, there were
several of Cleveland's old cabinet
members present, and any number OF
ex-officeholders, but Lamont's name
did not appear among them. Is it
possible that this important and
most popular relic of the Cleveland
administration has lost all interest
in politics?