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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-07-10
The Plulnage Of Humming-Birds.

We may admire the elegance of form
and the quickness of motion of these
birds, but the dazzling splendor of their
plumage, resembling that of FURNISHED
metal or polished gems, changing with
every change of position, has charm
for the dullest observer and a fascination
for the more sensitive. The wonderful
change in color that takes place, accord
ing to the position of the light, from
brilliant green, through the brightest
golden tints, to Intense velve 'y-black, or
from black to emerald, or ruby, or Grim
son or flame color, reminds one of fairy
land, or the tales of the genii. Where a
metallic luster prevails, the plumage is
always composed of feathers so shaped as
to appear to have the form of scales. The
| birds vary in respect to the parts that
| have these feathers. While most have
them on the throat, many have them on
the breast and head; others have them
also on the back; some have them on the
| wlng.coverts or tail; and few have
them on nearly all parts except the long
| wing-feathers, which are generally of q
purplish- brown. 1t may here be asked
what causes the gorgeous metallic
luster of their plumage, and tho
rich, changing tints of the various col
ors, representing every hue of the rain
bow, purple, amethyst, fiery crimson
brilliant ruby, radiant topaz. emerald
green, resplendent blue and glossy violet
which, in certain lights. often CLEAN will
a refulgence that almost dazzles the eye
They have been attributed to variou
causes; but it appears to be the condi
tion OF the surface of the feathers tina
produces the iridescence. The surface
striated or has minute burrows, like tn
nacre or mother-of-pearl of the hdttOt'
and other sea-shells, which decompos
the light-absorbing part and retiectin
part; and the color of the reflected ligE
depends upon the angle of the incider
ray to the surface and varies as the angl
varies. In one direction of the incider
, ray the light win be wholly absorbe'
I; and, none being reflected, the surfac
! will appear intensely black. 1t wi
! readily be perceived that every NOV,
!. ment of the bird produces more or less
/ change of color. Even the heaving {
: the breast, in breathing, sometimes pr
duces perceptible changes. - Populc
Science Monthly for July.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-07-10

ONE RosenbacK has recently gained a
verdict of $50 against the owners of the
Hudson River steamer Drew for the loss
of his valise, which he left locked up in
his stateroom, The company defended
the suit on the ground that the placing
of the valise in the stateroom was in vio-
lation of the printed rules of the boat,
which required that baggage should be
But the court held that the articles in
the valise were necessary for use in the
steteroom; also that the printing of rules
did not constitute valid contract
Hence the verdict. 1t will be gratifying
to travellers to know that they are nj
longer required to place their baggage
where they cannot have access to 1t il
order to secure protection from thieves
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-07-10
Public Debt Statement.

THE following statement shows the condi-
Tor, nf fin. snuhlic debt JulV [.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-07-10

"A seasonable hint as to the laws OF
health for those who wish to cool them.
selves off" too rapidly may be derived
from the example Of an unfortunate man
in ST. Louis. Suffering from profuse
perspiration, the man in question, who
was a barkeeper, cliInbed into a great
ice-chest used for cooling lager-beer. II
cooled him so effectllally that when he
came out he could NOT regain any warmth
at all. In fact the sudden checking OF
the Precipitation had been fatal expert
ment, and in few hours after leaving
tho ise-chest the p00r man died.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-07-10

THE worst Of maniacs-money-ma.
MACS. ..a
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-08-07
Books, Magazines, &c.

CANPBsLL's GAZETTEER OF MissorM.-Ar
advance copy OF this great book has iust reached
u, and We hasten to present aoine OF its merits
10 our readers: Ii is undoubtedly the best book
on topography, geography, history, etc, OF
our State that has ever sppeared. Above all thls
is the fact that II is faithful exponent of the t-
ent of Missouri III every branch Of its ''maAe
up" The articles written for 1.-THE editorial
work-,he printing, engraving, binding, etc
all was done in Missouri and the result is one Of
which to be proud.
The general articles contained in this volume
We're written by men OF experience and scieutinc
attainment, warranting their excellence. To
the articles on the different counties, cities, VII
ltge,, etc, two hundie3 and seventy Ssentl.iiicn
from all over the State contributed, cnsurins
correct, and As minute as the scope OF the TJra
would permit account OF the different localities.
There must be many of our readers VINO Would
appreciate this volume, not only for an account
oi our own county, but Tor the general iniorin.-
tiou about our whole state 10 be- found within its
covers and not collected in any other shape,
The book Is n large octave of over 500 pages, wed
printed and well bound. Ii Is furnished TO sub
scrbers for 81 90 per volume n cloth, other bind
ings at correspondingly higher rates. To an act
i've agent this work would stvlh 10 alyrI a lLlS
chance. Who will Try II?
THERE is much in an artistic way in the ha-
gust Aldine, which will delight the lovers OF the
beautiful. Nothing more graceful or charming
has ever been seen in IN Amrican magazine thar
the full page picture called ''The Village Beau
ty," drawn and engraved by theemnent Frenes
artist G. Metals. The flowers and shrubbery
by which she is surrounded, thu naturalness ci =
the drapery in which she is clothed, the rusi'-
path she treads, the innocent expression OF her
face, all combine to make u rare and lovely pic
ture. This work has been engraved N deiicale
and exquisite style resembling -tank -hote' en-
craving. MIR. j. ID. Woowdird contributes &c
ries OF grand and bold pictures of the PslisateS
of the Hudson, some O: the most striking scseety
in America. The iuil-pagr pic'nre OF "a
Pinnacles of the Palisaties iisiiiasstse ahu 81
id in appearance, and viii giyeIhe reader nr' s.
idea 0ftlese great towers.
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VOL iii. NJ 42.

etors of the International leave the ze-
bra in the Park, as New York can i'll
afford to lose it. We are ereditably
its owners the sum of $4,000 in gold.
Their five tents will be stocked to reple-
ton with magnificent living animals,
rare and wonderful curiosities, NOR
strosities and relics They have also
engaged Mile DeGranville, the Lady
with the Jaws of Iron, who so recently
appeared at Niblo's Garden in Leo and
Lotus. The lady is the most remarka-
bic performer that we ever remember
of seeing, and will certainly astonish
our country. cousins. The circus
troupe engaged must be really great
for we are tod that ii far surpasses the
one employed by this company last sea-
son, which was among the best we ever
witnessed. Such performers as the Lee
Family, Luke Rivers and the Leslies,
bead the list. Over $50 persons are
lployed in the various departments of
senormous travelling caravan; $50
horses are required to transport it from
place to place, and over 20 wagons are
brought into use; their daily expenses
almost reach $1,000. Now if any one
can tell us how this stupendous undelta-
king can be made TO pay, we would be
obliged to them, for we'can't see it, but
suppose the propriet6rs can, for they are
all gentlemen of business tact and ex-.
perience and plenty, Of wealth to back
them. A rare treat is in store for olr
Western and Southern friends, for we
lesrn that this mastodon show will COM
nience its tour atLouisville, Ky.-[New
York Herald,
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Rosendale Items.

The rains OF last week greatly encouraged the
farmers oil this locality. They now look for more
than halt cropof corn; before the rain they did
not expect that much.
DIR. Mullenix Is getting ready to visit southern
Kansas. Our people must look well TO their
health until the Doctor returns. L. Cobb will
do what he can for suffering humanity during
the Doctor's Absence assisted in all the particu-
lar nice jobs Of the profession by William
Thompson. With this help, We can spare the
Doctor for a short time only.
Mr. f. Harding, brother of William Harding.
who was Killed short time ago by Durfee, leaves
this morning for kansas; thence, in 4 few days,
to his home in fennsy ylyania. Nothing has yet
been heard Of Durfee.
&. W. Samuel md q fine, large mule stolen
from his barn, three miles west OF this place, on
sunday night. Milton Whiford and others
tracked the thief through Oregon, in Holt coun-
iy, but up TO last accounts had not succeeded in
capturing him. II they should succeed in get
Ting their hands on him, we would rather be in
the mules place than the thief's.
We had another beer cxcitemerf, in town last
saturday night. Linn beer is too strong, and
he should weaken il with some of.Farnard' ; for
n-rOd whisky, spoken Of hast week Iy your
EnlcSow correspondent We Co MI bei,eve
barnard has any whisky, or ever hss,s any, that
wotld Inahe as much noise TO the pint Is Lam 5
brrr. -
T.. e. Bellchamber, well known in this yicin-
It's, was shot At Waldron, Mo, by "a man named
Mike Bralv, july -, from the effects Of which
he died thrxf day, later. We are unnbae 10 give
the facts Of the case. Brady is now in Platte
county jail. w.
kuscaIaie Aug G.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-08-07
The Great International Caravan
Coming August II.

We learn that the proprietors Of the
Great International Caravan, that Gre
ated so much excitement last summer
in the New England States. will this
summer Still further increase their le-
viathan exhibition. On visit to Cen
trail Park, one day last week, we found
nearly two thirds of the great collection
of animals now there was the property
of the International Caravan. The ze-
bra just received is certainly a great
treat to the student Of natural history
and is entirely unlike the quagga or
wild ass, which has beeen repeatedly
passed off rs the simon-pure ze-
bra. Our Park Commissioners should
uso every -endeavor to have the propri
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-08-07
From Monroe Township.
EMISESCE, July 81,

| f1MlSESCE, July 81, 1874
EDITOR REPUBLICAN-The inhabit-
ants of Monroe yet thrive and are made
to rejoice again, from the fact that after
so long period of dry weather, a CO.
pious rain has relieved the anx-
ious minds Of the people who were de-
sirous of the appearance ofthat aqueous
element. Though too late to be any
great advantage to the growing crops,
yet it was welcome by all. The
corn crop, owing to the continued
drouth, will not yield more than one
third of the average crop. Taking into
consideration the scanty yield OF last
years crop. it will eventually cause
hard times with some who depended to
n great extent upon this crop for their
subsistence.
Farmers are generally through with
harvesting and are spending their time
in listening to the voice of the grass
hopper-as "Paetor" teaches us they
have voice; though, from our stupid
| ity perhaps, we never heard their sweet
and harmonious voice. However, the
voice of the croquet mallet (Pretori-
cally speaking) is heard in the land. and
the Purfessor, &. W. Jenkins. can beat
any one in the county playing that scien-
titic game for three bits a side in three
straight heats; provided you let him
keep tally aud never disagree with
him.
Castle Grange, Of this vicinity, isin 4
very prosperous condition. and contains
about sixty-five members. They in
stalled officers at their last meeting
The following is list. rs near rs We
can find out from others: Master. Vim.
Parker: Oversccr, A. Kelley; Lecturer.
ID. NJ. Evans; Steward. J. Moshbur@er; !;
Assistant Steward, J. Ruby; Chaplain,
E.Jenkens; Treasurcr.F Snyder; Secrc-
tary, I. j. Kelley; Gate Keeper. l..
Dickson; Ceres. Miss l.. j. Kelley
Flora, Miss T.. Gordon.
Mr.. Cyrus lIeren, Of Savannah. was
visiting ms many friends in this section
Sunday last Cyrus has many friends
in this vicinity who would be pleased
to see him oltener.
Money is very scarce, and n general
complaint ofhard times is the cry of the
people. We understand that at Il stock
sale last week milch cows sold for SO,
and other stock proportionateiy low.
The chapter written by "An Old
Ciiizen," and published in the ANDREW
COUNTY REPUBLICAN, giving 4 brief
and correct history of the county and
narration of important events which have
occurred therein. are read with deep
interest by all. The articles alone are
worth the subscription price Of the RE-
PUBLICAN.
May Your rewards be rich and the RE-
PUBLICAN live to see its filtieth volume,
is the wish of u. KAY.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-08-07
From Empire Prairie.

EDITOR REPUBLICAN-We have been too busy
ever since the Fourth TO look after items of any
kind. Our spare time has been occupied try
Ing TO keep cool, The Thermometer has ranged
all the way from I0o TO cremation, in the
shade.
Wheat, oats and hay are about all harvested
and stacked. We never had Il better time for
such work, nor u worse time for other crops.
We need rain very much. Corn Is very badly
injured already, and If We do not get rain soon
corn viii be legal tender in this region. =
We had the pleasure of meeting Mr.. Politician
few days agO. lie was looking hungry ~
avaricious; was very rrticent. We could
tell whether he was Republican, DemOc4
public offices in the State and county should
be filled with honest men who had never before
held Office, and who We're not acquainted with
ways that are dark and tricks that are vain,
which the present incumbents are peculiar.
Now, Mr.. Editor, We know of one honest man
in Andrew county, but mOdesty fOrbids that
his name should come before the public, lest
some new party should spring up to the confI-
sion Of all the other parties and choose him for
their champion: or, that L. T. Barnum might
want him 10 exhibit as one of the rarest curiOsi-
ties TO be found in the Statae Of Missouri. just
be patient Mr.. Politician. and wait until after the
sth of August; then you need not be so afraid 10
show your colors.
Our base ball club, the Mohawks. played a
match game with the Lone Star Club of King
City, in which the latter WAS beaten.
We chave one marriage and one death to record
this month. Frank Dick 10 Miss Ella Nugent,
married on the 2jth of July.
Died, on the 25th instant, after lingering ILL
ness, sarah, wife of John Gibson.
Pop AUGER.
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and earnest in trying to carry out the
principles of the order. and from this on
they are determined to steer clear of all
entangling alliances. There is only q
small minority that have been trying to
mislead them. and they are spotted" :"
There are great many that do not un-
derstand the principles and objects Of
the order, both in and out oft.
Even as intelligent man as Judge
McLain is misled to believe that we
take an "oath or pledge to oppose all
kinds monopolies, political steals, and
political rings" when we are pledged
to nothing of the kind except we are not
to knowingly wrong or defraud one
another or allow it to be done by others.
Further than this, we take no obligation
that refers to any ones affairs but our
own. Strictly speaking, the pledge we
take is not Il secret, and if that Judge
had asked any Patron, he could have
been better informed FARMER.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-08-07
st. Joseph District Camp Meeting
ofthe M.AE. Church South. e..

The camp-meeting which was to
have been held three miles south OF
ROsendale, will be held eight. miles
east of Savannah, between Platte and
Bedfordchapels, commencing August 20.
Opening sermon alto O'Clock, am. by
Rev L. F. Linn.
Let all come prepared to canrp who
can. Those who have agreed to camp
will not undertake to accommodate the
promiscuous crowd. They come to en-
joy the meeting and not to enslave
themselves. Hencewe have made sat-
isfactory arrangements with Mr.. Con-
way, of Roserdale, to keep a boarding
tent for the accommodation of those who
come unprepared to camp, where good
plain meals can be had at thirty cents q
single meal or seventy-five cents per
day. There will be a feed yard. Will
not many find in convenient to come IT,
covered wagons, with provisions cooked
and coHee-rot?
No confectioneries, soda-fountains,
lemonade stands, or hucksterage, al
lowed within two miles of the camp
ground.
We come togetheE}not to feast, but TO
live plain and harltaE,hile we work for
the cause of Christ.
Brethren of other churches are cor
dially invited to participate with us.
J.F. MONROE.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-08-07
Fillmore Items.

Recent rains have frightened the
prospects Tor the farmers.
The City Council met last week and
appointed Geo. f. King Collector and
Treasurer Of the town; Padgitt, Mar
shal.
James Kelso, m aged and respected
citizens of this place. .'died on last Mon
day. He was sick but short time.
Mrs. James NJ. Kenyon has gone to
Colorado in search OF health. She will
remain about two months.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-08-07
From Rochester.


EpiroR REPUBLIcAS-IIIve You heard ..the
scInda.!'' IL So, why? Ii not, why not?
Since our last We have been favored with sew
eral refreshing showers that were Of incilcula-
bic benefit TO ine farming portion Of the coInnu-
nifty.
The picnic given by Rochester Lodge |. o. q.
T., came oil saturday last al Snowden's grove
The day WIS iiHe, good crowd was in attend
ance, au't We believe II general good time was
had by all.
Political waters are becoming agitaied
Speaking in this connection reminds Us. oI the
fact that we have heart the name Of Wm. NJ
Shank, favorlbly spoken Of As candidate Tor
the Office Of Circuit Clerk ut the ensuing fall
election. Mr.. shanks has the name of prrpar-
ing the best papers in the county; aui If elected,
would bring the experience of many wears prac-
ticr 10 the Office he WAS called upon to ILL
In your Issue Of July 81, We noticed an article
purporting 10 be written by certain ''Aeno-
phen,, tby the way the writer had better learn 10
spell Xenophon properly before he attempts to air
his limited stock OF knowledge under the guise of
classical name), in which Mr.. " W. Booher Is
assaiied in both an unj just and ungenerous man
ner. Mr.. BO0her needs no yindicaiiOn from us.
His past record will completely vindicate him
from all charges, of whatever nature, that can
be brought against him by any person, aciuated
By Whatever motive. .,Xenophen,, says that
thought the people We're indebted to him for the
honor conferred on them by his long esidence
among theIn.' In this statement there Is not
one word OF truth, as every one Can certify who
heard the gentleman speak upon the occasion re-
ferred 10. He again charges Booher being
.'in the tad-pole state yet A td,pole is an EN-
bryo frog. Frogs are particularly great ON a
level jump, and W. W. Boohcr can jump into
the Office Of County Clerk oil Andrew county,
before "Xenophen'' can secure a position as dog
peltec OF the city of ST. Joseph, where dogs are
pelied at 81 cents per head aud stealtngs thrown
in. In conclusion, If Mr.. Booher desired to let
the people know that he expected 10 become Il
candidate for Office ut the coming fall election,
he had right TO do 81, aud Il was none OF "Aen-
ophen =, business. II he desired to state to the
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-08-07
SAVANNAH, MO-, FRIDAY, AUGUST Z, 1874

people certain reasons why he was as much enti-
tied 10 the Office any other man, he had right
to do SO ,and it was none of "XenOphen's" bus
mess. II he desired to state 10 the people some
Of the qualifications he possessed for the Office he
soueht--this is u free country-he had right 10
do so, and it Was none of ''XenOphen's" buisi-
ness; so that whatever BOoher has said in time
past, or may say in time TO come, in regard TO
himself or his prospects, it can certainly be no
ones business but his own, and the less inter-
ference by 'Nenophen' into affairs not his: own,
the greater will be the regard entertained for
him by all well disposed persons, US well as by
PR.ErOE.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-08-07
Musical Entertainment.

A-vocal and instrumental concert
will be given at the Presbyterian
church. Friday evening; August Ii.
commencing at s o'clock, Admission
ID cents. Proceeds for the benefit OF
the Sabbath-school.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-08-07

VIM. Dean and - Shtpheru, scOrerS.
+. L. Crissy, umpire.
Owing to the darkness, the Mohawks Were
prevented from finishing The tenth inning, so
closed the game with one man out.
J.F. MONTGOMERY,
p Sec'y Mohawk Club.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-08-07
Base Ball,

Corrected game Of base ball, played at King
City, Mo, July %, ls.i, between the Mohawks,
OF Empire Prairie, Mo, and Lone Stars, Of
King City, No. The score was as follows:
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SAVANNAH DIRECTORY.

itrertisenenfs in this column, fifty cents per line
for one ycG,, Including the general head. Those
rho advertise ia this coiGian are reliable and
siraiqht tforrcGrd in their respective cdilings.
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HARDWARE, sc
PHYSICIANS,

TAR. G. ii. DAVENPORT having located in
- Savannah, offers his professional services
ID the citizens OF Savannah and vicinity. Office
t his residence on Main street, one block east OF
the Square.
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BAKERY, &c.

q" G. SHEnRICk, Eagle bakery, cenfec-
III . tonery and restaurant, west side of the
square. Parties furnished on short notice. %
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SOCIETIES.

,ss1.sss< r %. y. F.-SavanHah Lodge. No
S L. Il, savannah, Mo-, meets every
93S TUESDAY EVENING, ut Odd
Fellows Hall, ,northeast corner
ofthc Public square. All members Of the order
IN good standing, visiting the city, are cordially
invited to Meet with us.
j. G. WALKER, y. G.
q. E. PAUL, Sec'y. e9H
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-07-05

stancy to preach the faith, he was afterwards
stretched upon gridiron over a fire, and tor
tured in many other ways, as were likewise
his companions. After bearing all these suf-
ferings courageously and gladly, the ninth
OF October, Dionysins, now more than a hun
dred years of age, together with the others
were beheaded. There is tradition that he
took up his head after it had been cut off, and
walked with it in his hands a distance Of two
Roman miles, He wrote admirable and most
beautiful books on the divine names, on the
heavenly and ecclesiastical hierarchy, on mys-
tlcal theology, and a number of Others"
The Able Darras has published a work on
the question of the identity of Dionysius of
Athens with Dionysius, first Bishop of Paris,
sustaining, with great strength and cogency
of argument, the Affirmative side. The au.
thenticity of the works which pass under his
name, although denied by nearly all modern
critics, has been defended by Mgr. Darboy,
Archbishop of Paris.-Editor Catholic Ford ]
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Carran was struggling for an illustration
OF his clients innocence. "It was clear as
Fat this moment the sun shone into the
court)-clear as yOuder Gun beam that now
bursts upon US with it's splendid corrusca-
tions." Broughan,, Whom the writer saw in
q similar dilemma" was vocferating to the
jury that something was no more like some
thing else than-.than -"the coat upon
your back" Had Brougham been in Cur
rams place he would have ignored the sun
beam.