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South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-11-17

CHLoRoFoRM DD IT.-Dr. Goldsmith
of Rutland, Vermont, relates an Incl
dent occurring in his army experience,
illustrating the power of chloroform in
detecting feigned contraction of the
limbs. While in Jefferson Hospital
there came n man who had run the
gauntlet of several hospitals, having
been discharged on the ground that a
contraction of his arm, which was bent
up so that it nearly touched his shoul-
der or breast, was incurable. 1t was so
rigidly and firmly fixed that could not
with any strength land the doctor is a
"heavy weight y which seemed to me
not to risk the breaking of his arm,
straigbten it. directed the nurses to
watch him at night, and go to his bed,
side, and suddenly try to straighten it.
They uniformly reported that they were
unable to accomplish the desired result.
He was then allowed to pass out and visit
all the rum shops at will, in the hope
that under the influence of alcoholic
stimulants the case might be solved, but
it found no solution. then put. him
under the influence of chloroform, and
as sson as the chloroform began to act
his arm was Strengthened out, and tied
a board on the back of It, and when he
awoke and looked at his arm, he said,
Well, doctor, suppose will have to
go back to my regiment p I,replied,
p" That's just where you will have to go,
my friend" He went.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-11-17
The SWedes in Maine.

In manners the Swedes who have set
tied in Maine are said to be modest and
retiring, but noticeably kind, obliging
and courteous. To strangers they show
the politest attentions, and tender them
the warmest hospitalities. They are al
so kindly considerate of each others hap
piness and welfare, and train their child
rem into strictest habits and morality,
obedience and politeness. Their dress is
at present strange mixture of American
and Swedish costumes. Those who re-
tain the national dress wear wooden
shoes, made long and low, painted black,
and with high heels and pointed or turn
ed up toes. The dress of the men does
not otherwise di-Sser from the various cos,
TUNES seen in our own country, save that
they are of somewhat antiquated patterns.
The costumes of the women and children
are quaint and queer enough. The wo-
men and girls al wear hankerchiefs
made of the mic 'S+ ~ilk, folded with great
care over their heads, and tied firmly but
softly under their chm, looking very odd,
to be sure, but at the same time both SEN
sible, pretty and comfortable. A long
narrow apron is also an indispensable
appendage to complete toilet. The
dress itself has generally straight, full
skirt, with one or two tucks, plant
short, round waist, and short, straight,
sleeves. The little children look funny
enough clad precisely Ike father and
mother. The painted, vested and coat
ed little boys, and the nice little maidens
in long dresses, narrow aprons and ker-
chiefs, demurely and soberly tied under
the chin, present the appearance of
dwarfed editions of manhood and woman
hood. Some of the ladies' have dispens-
ed with the kerchief, and supplanting
their places are successfully y-attempted
chignons, surmounted by fiat straw hats.
Quite number of silk dresses, few
gold chains and some nice jewelry were
also conspicuous. 1t is to be remember
ed that these colonists are by no means
poor, but brought with them deal of
baggage and money.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-11-17
Drinking Leather in Tea.

After the many revelations recently
published on the adulteration of tea, our
tea drinkers ought to be prepared for
worse news than that they are, according
to the discovery of q French savant,
consuming a quantity of leather in their
favorite beverage, sufficient in the course
of year, for the manufacture of a stout
pair of boots. The consumption of this
wholesome article of food is not confined
to the drinkers of "he tea, but includes
even such as indulge in the most costly
and genuine qualities, supposing them
to mix the beverage with milk or cream.
1t is to this most innocuous of drinks
that we are indebted for the addition to
our cheri she'd evening draught of an
ingredient proverbial for its indigest-
ibility. Tea leaves contain portion of
tannic acid, which in the liquid state is
suspended in solution. Milk, on the
other hand, contains a proportion of
white of egg, and the two constituents
being the main ingredients of leather,
readily combine on mixing the fluids,
adding by the globules or leather-like
substances which they form to the opa
city of the compound liquid. We do
not apprehend that this discovery viii
deter any of our readers from taking
their accustomed allowance of tea. 1t
may possibly, by the scientific explana-
ton of the process, even add a new
relish to their enjoyment. At any rate
they onght to be thankful to learn what
excellent powers Of digestion they are
gifted with, enabling them to digest
shoe-leather, though even this may be
no novel intelligence after the convinc-
ing demonstrations furnished by their
butchers.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-11-17

FISH IN JAPAN.-Mr. Brooks writes
from Japan that the national food is
fish. There is not an ocean or river
creature that the Japs do not eat, even
sharks, and the uglier the more appetiz-
ing. And most OF the fish sold are not
dead fish, but living, jumping, wriggling
fish. You buy an eel all squirming.
The fish-market men bring their fish to
market in water tubs, and the fishermen
keep huge bamboo water fish tank on
each side of the junks, into which they
throw the creatures that they haul or
in. So much is thought of the fish
here, that on a certain festival day every
family that has had a boy born during
the year hangs out great painted fish
to boast of il.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-11-17
A Trasedian,s Little Joke.

One of the noblest tragedians Gu the
stage, Charles Young, was an irrepress1-
BILE ftIrceur in private society, and con-
stantly playing, with imperturbable grav-
ity, the most whimsical pranks in pub
lie. He undertook to drive Charles
Matthews (fls) to Cashioburyy ON visit
to the Earl of Essex. Having passed
through the turnpike, and paid the toll,
he pulled up at the next gate he came
to, and, addressing himself most politely
to a woman who issued from the toll
house, inquired if Mr.. -, the toll-tak-
er, whose name he saw above the door,
happened to be in the way. The woman
answered that he was not IN the house,
but that she would send for him if the
gentleman wished to see him particu-
larly.
Well, I am sorry to trouble you,
madam but 1 certainly should like to
have few minutes conversation with
him." replied Young.
Upon this the woman called to little
boy Tommy, run and tell your father
a gentleman wants to speak to him."
Away ran Tommy down a straight,
long path in the grounds of nursery
and scotsman, the entrance to which
was close to a turnpike. Young sat bolt
upright in the tilhury, solemn and silent,
to the astonishment cf Mathews, Who
asked him what on earth he wanted with
the man. --e-- H..
''I want to consult him on a matter
of business" replied Young.
After some five or six minutes the boy,
who had entered the building on the ex-
treme end of the path, reappeared, fol-
lowed by a man putting on a jacket as
he walked, and in due time both of them
stood beside the tilbury. The man
touched his hat to Young.
"You wished to see me, sir ?"
"Are you Mr.. -?"
"Yes, sir.
"The Mr.. - who is entrusted to
take the toll at this gate ?"
"Yes, sir.
"Then YOU are precisely the person
who can give me the information re-
quire. You see; Mr.. -, l paid six
pence at the gate at -, and the man
who took it gave me this little bit of pa
per" (producing ticket from his waist
coat pocket), "and he assured me that
if 1 showed it to the proper authorities
at this gate, should be allowed to drive
through without payment. "
Why, of course p" said the man,
staring with amazement at Young.
"That ticket clears this gate +? Then
you do not require me to pay anything
here ?"
"Nol Why, any fool"
"My dear Mr.. -, I'm so much
obliged to you. Ishould havo been SC
sorry TO have done anything wrong, and
therefore, wished to have your opinion
on the subject. A thousand thanks.
Good morning, Mr.. -"
And on drove Young. followed, as the
reader may easily imagine, by volley
of imprecations and epithets of any
thing but a hattering description SC
longNas he was within hearing.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-11-17

VERY lady writing from Chi
cago says, one of the saddest features is
the suffering among women in delicate
health. 1t is estimated by responsible
physician of our city that five hundred
babes were born on Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, after the fire amons the
sufferers. Forty were born in Lincoln
Park on Tuesday. Events of the most
heart-rending character are being
brought to light. One poor woman on
the North Side was in bed with babe a
few hours old when the house caught
FIRE. The inmates in their fight forgot
the poor woman and her babe. She rose
from her bed, raped sheet around her
self and child, and made her way to the
street. There she was found dead, with
the babe in her arms.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-11-17

coming to after steaming short distance,
the ship was headed for the feet, and
only came to anchor when within hail of
the flagship. The rest 1 have told you.
As tne result Of that days work, I
was sent home, on the sick-list, and from
that day to tn :, young man." turning to
me as be spoke, 6 | have never been inside
divers dress, and never intend to be
again" -HET9R
As the old man approached the nonclu-
sion, he grew quite excited, as indeed had
his listeners, and as the tones Of his voice
died away, the wind outside, gathering
fresh fuzzy, seemed to shake the old house
to its very foundation.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-11-17
Tale ola Kite.

Such a wondrous kite to hyl
Tinted paper-six feet high.
Nothing small would Go for him
Boy I tell of, Boosting Jim.
Biggest kite Of all the lot
Miles Of strongest twine he got.
Small ones &c ! certain height:
HIS he'd send clean out of sight.
Down the street, one day in FAN.
Went our jim, kite, string, and all.
Kite ~ his comrades shout in JOY,
Where are you going with that boy z
All was ready soon, ard-Ehew.
Ger the trees the giant few, ..-..
Nhisking Jimmy from the ground,
Just SIS If he weighed pound.
Up they sailed, close to the moon,
Heard the man there sing tune.
Foreign lands Jim saw and knew
Tartary and Timbgctoo.
Met a comet IN his flight
Silver tail, Just hike lite.
Couldn't starve, you we'll might say,
Up there in the Milky Way.
Across the sea he few, and then,
Fondly sighed for hense again.
s'Smaller Kites are sale, he said;
Popi he woke an in his bedl
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-11-17

On WE11s.-One of the chief causes
for the cessation in the flow of oil wells
is the accumulation of parafine. Tor
pedoes discharged with dynamite, or
other explosive compounds, have been
used for years as means Of removing
the paraffine. This device, however, not
only failed to remove the difficulty, but
even increased it sometimes by wholly
stopping up the wells. 1t is now pro-
posed to burn out the paraffine by means
of oxygen, which is brought in contact
with it by means of pumps and pipes.
The fire Is commenced at the point near
est the surface, and is continued down
ward and out into the lateral crevices,
wherever the paraffine is located.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-11-17

WOMEN VOTERS. names of severa
women were inscribed on the voters re-
gister in New York. Mary A. Leland
writes describing the courteous treat
meat she received at the registrat tion
Office of Nineteenth District of the Six
teenth Ward. Learning that Victoria
A. Woodruff and Tennie @. Clafiin had
registered their names, Mary A. Leland
determined to follow their example.
The registrars referred to the Constitu-
ton of the United States, and not finding
any Introduction of female registration,
politely acceded to the request of the
lady aspirant to the privilege of suffrage.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-11-17

THE ENGLISH STRIKE.-The Newcastle
engineers resumed work after a five
months strike. You may, says an Eng
ligh correspondent, almost say it was
settled in five minutes. Mr.. Joseph
Cowen of The Newcastle Chronicle, and
Mr.. Philipson, town clerk, found them
selves all at once endowed with the re-
suisite cleverness and good sense,
coupled with an intimate knowledge OF
what both sides would insist on and
what both would coneede. The men go
to work on a 81 hours timetable from
now to Jan l, 1872, then the niDe hours
pure and simple are to be the rule.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-11-17

POTATOES. kept in pits over winter,
select dry spot, cover with dry straw,
and then throw over it three or four
inches ot soil. Let them remain so until
winter is about to set in. Then put on
another layer Of stra'O, six or eight inches
thick, and cover with soil as before. This
middle layer of straw, acting as dead air,
will do more to keep out frost than a
foot of solid earth, and saves great deal
>f hard work.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-11-17

The SUFFERERs.-Rev. E. B. French,
Chairman of the Relief Committee,
Hartford, Wis, in acknowledging the
receipt of remittance, states that the
losses in Chicago cannot compare with
the northern conAagrations, which des-
troyed whsle families and their posses
sions, and MANNED hundreds for life.
Many hundred families are, he says,
thrown upon the public for help until
next harfest.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-11-17

WATCHING THEM.-Forty thousand
dollars was collected on passengers bag
gage at New York during the last year,
being a larger sum than has ever been
collected before on such goods in one
year. This is the result of the examina-
ton which is considered so obnoxious.
1t is estimated that in nine cases out of
ten the owners of such baggage would
smuggle through the goods thus dis
covered and taxed, and cheat the govern
ment if it was not for the inspectors.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-11-17

FLoGGrNG IN THE BRITISH ARMY
An English journal states that last year
in the English army Al cavalry soldiers
were fogged, who received 1871 lashes
in all. In the infantry SO men received
4,647 lasbes, in the artillery Al men
$3.50 lashes, and in the engineers one
man % lsshes, while in the militia no
case of fogging occurred. Thus, in the
cavalry, for example, each of the unfor-
tunate culpits drew as his share 4S9
strokes Of the cat, and fraction.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-11-17

SE1zD.-Eighteen hundred sheep and
six horses brought through from Cana
da by Rugg & Mcfarland, were seized at
White River Junction, by Customs
officer, for under-valuation. The train
on which they were loaded had backed
oyer from West Lebanon and was about
to start. Twelve carloads were seized
ar Ra=l,sasv.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-11-17

Here is now field for rivalry: A
Lanoesville man, eighty-seven years old,
was born when his father was seventy
eight, and he wants to know if there is an
other man living whose father was born
one hundred and ixty-five years ago.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-11-17
NO. 80.
Puioyn,eut Of Life.

IT'S not for man o triie. Q is brief,
And sin is here
An age is but the falling Of Leaf
A dropping tsar. 49,. .ef1-
We have no timc 20 sport away the hours
All must be earnest In g world like ours
Not many lives, but only one, have we
s. FraiL heeting mani ---0
How sacred shoald that one hfe ever be-
That narrow spani
Day after day filed up with blessed toh,
Hour after hour still bringing in new spoil !
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-11-17

IRoN.-At a recent meeting of the
London Society of Civil and Mechanical
Engineers, one of the members. Mr..
Dawson, remarked that if wrought iron
work was always immersed in boiling
hnseed oil before leaving the manufac-
tory, and afterwards painted with four
or five coats of the best oil paint, it
would effectually keep the iron from
corroding for many years.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-11-17

THE FENIAN OATH.-The following is
q copy of Fenian oath, found on the
person of prisoner "In the presence
of God I do solemnly swear that I will
do my utmost to establish the national
Independence of Ireland. and that / will
bear true allegiance to the s. G. OF the
1. R., and Will obey the orders of the
officers of the S. G. Of the ]. r. So
helm me God"
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-11-17

A Colorado man has organized COM
pany for catching wild horses and tam
ing them. and it pays well.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30

The National Commercial Convention held
its final session yesterday. The Baltimore
American says:-''The committee on Finance
and Taxation reported against direct taxation,
in favor of the abolition of the income tax and
the collection of revenue principally from i'm
ports The latter clause gave rise to discus
sion between the Protectionists and Free Ira
,les, but the convention adopted the report OF
its committee. The resolution asking that the
cotton tax be refunded, and another asking for
the same action regarding the taxes on coal oil,
iron and other products, were adopted. 1t was
determined to memorabilia Congress for an ap-
preparation Of public lands in aid of general
education. Reports on Foreign Commerce,
Shipbuiding and Navigation, State Inspections
aud Mail Agencies were adopted, and the con
rention then adjourned The merchants of
Baltimore, last night, after the adjournment,
gave banquet to the members of the conven-
ton. The entertainment Was an elegant
one Many speeches were made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30

a ''pIivilege' case was before the Supreme
Court Of the District of Columbia. yesterday.
COL William G.. Sherrod, while serving as u
member of the lower House Of Congress from
Alabama, and while the House was in session,
Was served with process in suit, in assump-
sit. He filed plea in abatement claiming his
privileges as a member of Congress, relying
upon the sixth section, Article l. Of the Con-
stitutioa, common law, and parliamentary law.
70 this plea demurrer was filed. and on that
"a argument iI answer was heard yesterday By
R. NJ. Corwine, counsel for Sherrod. The
opposing counsel submitted brief, and the
case was held under advisement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 80, 1871.
1t is stated that a conference has recent!

1t is stated that a conference has recently
taken place between ship-owners and shipping
merchants and agents of the District of Column
bia in relation to forming joint stock company
for the construction OF floating and dry docks
and marine railway for the repair of vessels
1T was generally admitted that the inconveni-
ence, delay, and expense Of sending vessels to
Baltimore for repair, should be overcome by
those most interested in the matter; that the
project of establishing this facility was feasible
and would be profitable there seemed to be no
doubt in the minds of those present. Several
favorable locations were mentioned, and it was
determined to have further conference on the
subject The place for the operations of such
a company is Aleeaut1,9a, where every facility
desired can be obtained-deep water-plcuty Of
room--contiguity to the District cities-cheap
property. Let attention be directed to this
CITY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30

The financial article in the Baltimore Sun, TO-
day, says The L. S. Treasury now holds
nearly ninety-6ve millions of gold coin. al
though no interest is payable until November,
BY which time, at the present rate Of accumu-
lation, fifteen or sixteen millions more will
have been boarded, swelling the Treasury coin
balance to one hundred and ten to twelve mil
lions. The propriety Of holding 81 large a
sum when it might be used to reduce interest
on that amount Of debt and brig down the
price Of gold, or more properly speaking, bring
up the credit Of currency, Is questioned by
some and complained of By many
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30

We ssa il stated that considerable anxiety
- islt in England in regard to the butter ques.
lion, and the large dealers in london and the
seaport cities are looking aLea5 for Dew mar.
kets from which to draw their supplies Den,
mark, Norway and Sweden. ~ ;slso the rich
dairy districts of SeAleswig and tlnlstein, will
afford some relief, although net sufficient Ia
the demand, and it seems likely that consider
able American butter will he wanted in Eng
land the present season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30

Two of the candidates for the Legislature in
this State, from Rockingham county, Col. C.
T. O'Ferrall and George f. Denale have come
out in cards declaring themselves in favor of
repudiating the State debt. \ letter frsss
Harrisonburg speaking Of this movement ss,ss:
This measure is undoubtedly popular With
great many people in the Valley they claiming
shat as the federal government: by tnrre de-
stroyed the old State government and set up
military province in its place, and compelled
the adoption of the present form OF govern
are no longer responsible tor the old debt.
They also say that as the federal government
torcibly deprived the people Of the largest part
Of their property, they are relieved from the
payment OF the debt. Ia this section matters
begin to look serious tor the holders of the
State bonds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30

The Georgetown Courier says IAN effort
+. making in the Great Valley OF Virginia to
construct harrow guage railroads, particularly
in Jefferson and Berkeley counties, So as to al:
ford cheap and speedy shipment OF the rich re-
sources of that segion by the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal TO this town and ready market
MIR. McCurdy, ui the enperprising firm of
McCurdy 4 Duke, Char!estown, West. VA,
assures us Of the feasibility and great economy
Of the plan "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-30
iCOMMCNICATED

~ i meeting 81 the Conservative voters OF
Jefferson Township, held at Convaescent Camp
Friday afternoon, }. Il. Johnston, Township
Superintendent. was unanimously elected chair
man. J. G.. Roach acting as Secretary. The
meeting proceeded to ballot for delegates to the
Senatorial Convention, to be heldn Alexandria
on the 4th day of October at II clock, when
the following gentlemen were elected J. {.
Roach. W. T.. Carter, and }. K. Johnston.
The meeting then proceeded to ballot for dele
gates 10 The County Convention to be held on
the 9TH Of October at - clock, to make the
nomination sor the House of Delegates. which
resulted in the choice of John Wilson, W. f..
Carter. j. C. Roach. j. Il. Johnston, }. w.
Graves and Francis NJ Mills \ resolution
was offered By j. &. Roach. that L committee
o. two be appointed By the chair, whose duty
it shall be 20 Use their influence in bringing to
the polls all Conservative voters on the day OF
election. The resolution was adopted AID the
following gentlemen were appointed as that
committee w. t. Carter aud Geo. Hyde.
The delegates to the Senatorial Convention
were instructed to support the candidate from
Alexandria as long as there is. in their judg-
meni. any chance for his election, and then
unite on the next highest man. NO further
business being brought before the meeting. it
then adjourned sine die. &c. Roach,
September % Secretary.