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The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-03-06
THE DA UGHTER- ".

az never, never will forgive him.
said old Mr.. Remington, solemnly de-
posting his great gold spectacles in
their green leather case.
"Nor 1, either" sobbed Mrs. Rem
ington, needless of the unwonted disor.
der of her cap strings. "To marry
that bold, dashing city girl without SO
much as waiting for our permission"
"But you know. my DEAR" sugges-
ted the old gentleman, Eve couldn't
have given it to him if he had waited
half a century,"
Certainly we should not" said Mrs.
Remington. emphatically. "To think
of our only child treating us SO cava-
lierly, Abel-the only one we've got in
the world"
"He has made his bed and must lie
on it," said the old man sternly. 1 will
never receive his gay bride here, and so
/ shall write to him Immediately. We
are scarcely fine enough for a Fifth av-
,enue daughter-in- law"
As he spoke the old man picked up
a crumbled letter that he had thrown
on the floor in the first paroxysms of his
anger, and smoothed out its folds with
a mechanicL touch.
"Why, only think Of it, Abel" said
Mrs. Remington, "Mahala Buckley
served for six weeks in this girls cou-
sins family, and she says Evelyn Sayre
can smoke a cigar just like a man, and
used to 60 skating with her dress all
tucked up to the top of her boots, and
drove a barouche, with a groom sitting
behind, and"
"Bless my SOUL" said the old gentle
man, his breath nearly taken by the
catalogue of enormities. "Bless my
soul, you don't say so. And our
Charles is married to this Amazon"
So the old couple sat in the roomy
porch of the capacious old farm house,
with the Michigan roses tossing little
pink billet doux into their laps, in
scented showers, and the delicious
odors of the fresh mown hay coming up
from the m~eadow-flats by the river, as
miserable an old couple as you want to
see
Meanwhile, Mrs. Charles Remington,
a bride of three weeks standing, was
making herself supremely happy at Nj
agara. She sat on a fallen log, among
the delicious shades of Goat Island,
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AZ HI We DRANK MY LAST GLASS"
BY LOUISE S. UPHAM.

No, comrades. 1 thank you, not any for me;
My last chain is riven, henceforward I'm free!
L will go to my home and my children tonight
With no fumes of liquor their spirits to blight,
And with tears in my eyes, I will beg my poor wife
To forgive me the wreck l have made of her life
al have never refused you before - Let that pass,
For I've drank my last glass, boys,
1 have drank my last glass!
Just look a. me now, boys, in rags and dlgrace,
With my bleared, haggard eyes, and my red, bloat-
ed face!
Mark my faltering step and my weak palsied hand,
And the mark on my brow that is worse than Gains
brand;
See my crownless old hat, and my elbows and
knees,
Alike warmed by the sun or chilled by the breeze
Why, even the children will boot as l pass
But I've drank my last glass, boys,
Ihave drank my last glass!
You would hardly believe. boys, to look at me now,
That a mothers soft hand was once pressed on my
brow.
When she kissed me, and blessed me, her darling,
her pride.
Ere she lay down to rest by my dead fathers side
But with love in her eyes, she looked up to the sky,
Bidding me meet her there, and whispered, "Good-
bye
L uiH do it. God helping! Your smile l let pass,
For I've drank my last glass, boys,
have drank my last glass.
For ia spent my last sixpence, and landlords won't
wait
On a fellow who's left every cent in their till,
Al ....l L. L.. 1~1 &l,;r p,r- 90 GIL ..
Oh! the torrnents I felt, and the pangs l endured
And ! begged for owe glass-just one would have
cured;
But they kicked me out doors II let that too pass,
For I've drank my las: glass, boys,
have drank my last glass.
A home, my pet Susie, with her soft, golden hair,
saw through the window, just kneeling in prayer.
From her pale, bony hands, her torn sleeves were
strung down,
While her, feet cold and bare, shrank beneath her
scant gown;
And she prayed-prayed for bread, just a poor crust
of bread,
For one crust-ou her knees. my pet darling plead,
And Heard. with no penny to buy one, alas!
But I've drank my last glass, boys,
lave drank my last glass.
~ cuSit, my uaiLihb LN WE -ctu.
Though ~fainting with hunger and shivering with
cold,
There. on the bare floor, asked God to bless me
And she said, Don't cry, mamma. He will! for
you see,
I Jeiiere what I ask for,r Then sobered. I crept
Away from the house; and that night, when 1
slept,
Next my heart lay the Pledge You smile! La it
pass.
Blu. I've drank my last glass, boys,
have drank my last glass!
3 darling child saved me! Her faith and her
love
Are akin to my dear sainted mothers above,
/ vii, make her words true. or III die in the race,
And sobsr I'll g. to my last resting place;
And she shall kneel there, and, weeping, thank
God
No drui.kani lies under that daisy-strewn sod!
Not a drop more of poison my lips shall eer pass,
For I've drank my last glass, boys,
have drank my last glass,
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There are more than one thousand
different kinds OF pills in the United States.
Some Of them are worthless and injurious.
others are good and beneficial. Old DIR. Par
sons invented the best anti-bilious pill We ever
saw or heard Of. They are now sold under
the name of Parsons Purldtipe PiNs.-ICom.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-03-06

We understand that the whooping-
cough is quite prevalent in the towns around
us but that no cases have proved fatal. Some
families use nothing but Johnson's AnOdyne
Liniment. Our Doctor. however. says q little
ipicac, to produce vomiting, would be an ad-
vantage.-lCom.
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FooLIsHLY spent, money pad for children's
shoes not protected by SILVER TIPS. Two
weeks Ia about the time it takes a smart, ac-
tive child to ventilste he toe of n shoe.
SILVER TIPS the only preventive.-[Com.
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We call attention to the card eff Allen
Broomhall for Agents to sell the popular
work of Hon. ID. c. Cloud, Monopo-
lies and the People"
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-03-06

WHY is a selfish friend like the letter
P?-Because, though he is the first in
pity, he is the last in help.
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BUILDING FELT tho tar, for outside work
ID and inside instead Of plaster. Felt carpetings,
&c. Send two scent stamps for circular and sam
pies. C.. j. FAY, Camden, n j.
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Hack, Hnck, Cough, Cough

Cough is asymptom by which various diseas
e conditions of the throat, bronchialtubes, and
lungs manifest themselves. But whether it
arises from the irritation produced in the
throat and larynx by taking cold, from an at
ton, or from various other causes. nothing
will allay it more speedily nor cure it more
permanently than DR.. Pierce's Golde Medical
Discovery. 1t does not matter whether it be
q recent attack. or a lingering cough. the Dis
covery is in either case equally we'll adapted
for its relief and permanent cure. In fact, it
will cure a cough in one-half the time neces-
ssry to cure it with any other medicine. and
it does it. not by drying it up. but by removing
the cause. subduing the irritation. and healing
the affected parts. No time should be lost in
commencing the use OF n proper medicine for
the relief Of a Cough. for unless this course Is
pursued. serious aud dangerous disease Of the
lungs ID liable to result.
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DOCTORS SOON LEARN ITS VALUE.
BUFFALO, n T.. Dec. Is, Is

bCrrhLo, ~ L. ~ ~
DIR PIERCE For the past ak months l
have used your Golden Medical Discovery in
my practice. and in that time l have tested its
merits in severe coughs, both acute and chron-
ic, in chronic dIsease OF the throat, severe
cases OF bronchitis. general arrangement OF
the system. constipated condition OF the bow
els. and wherever u thorough alte alive has
been indicated In all ca-es l have found it
to act gently yet thoroughly and effectually in
removing the various diseased conditions; and
bringing about h healthy action throughout
the system Yours f~raternslly.
II l. HALL. NJ. d.
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"I DON'T believe much in the Bible"
said a collegianto an old Quaker. "Does
thee believe in France 2" eyes, I do.
I eve saw it, but I have plenty of
proof that there is such a country"
"Then thee does not believe anything
unless thee n thy reliable friends have
seen it," "No, be sure I won't" "Did
thee ever see thy own brains?" "No."
"Did the ever know anybody that has
seen thy brains ?" "No." "Does thee
believe thee has any brains? ?"
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-03-06
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Go TO RIVERSIDE Water Cure. Hamilton. III.
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EVE N ACHE

' AND AGUE cured for ffy cents. There
is not q remedial agent in this world that will euro
Fever and AgHe. end all other MaIarious. Bilious.
Scarlet, Typhoid. Yellow. and other Fsvers (aided by
PILLS. 20 quick as RAILWAYS
Fifty Cents Der Bsttle.
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MODERN MEDICAL DIscovERY.-I is
claimed that disease, with few excep-
lions, has been conquered by the re-
search and intellect of enlightened men /;
and yet a noted professor of New York
admits hat " of all sciences, medicine
is the most uncertain" and that "thou-
sands are annually slaughtered in the
sick room" Certain "schools" of
medicine are in existence. one of which
"makes the patient ILL.," in order to
claim a cure +; and another administers
"sugar-coated bread pills." relying
upon nature to effect her own cures.
DIR. J. WALKER, of California, m old
and respected physician, tried both
modes of treatment and both failed. He
then appealed to natures curative
herbs /; and now enjoys rugged health.
He has given the benefit of his discovery
to the world, in the shape of VINEGAR
BIrTERs, and since it's introduction has
sold a quantity almost large enough to
make a small harbor, or to float the
"Great Eastern" Its curative proper
ties are attested by grateful thousands.
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b I isufs.Ai sti.
Catholic Benevolent Union of viz.
ganfa. al
ND DAY.

SECOND DAY. 1.
[Spccia, telegram to the Dispatch.l ID
NORFOLK, June 1.-THE Catholic Beneyo.
lent Union of Virginia met this morning at
1890. apd proceedings opened with prayer
by Rev. Father McKeefrey, of Fredericks-
burg. Atroll.call Rev. F. Janssens, of Rich
mond, reported absent yesterday, answered
10 his name.
hlr. Reilly presented the name of j. Y,
Reddy to fill vacancy in the delegation from
the Beneficial Society of Richmond caused
by the continued absence Of r. L. English.
SO ordered.
letter was read from Henry S, Buckles,
vtce-president of the Irish Catholic Beneyo.
lent Union of the United States, expressing
regret nj not being able to attend the meet
ing of the Convention, and urging the adop-
ton OF measures TO facilitate immigration by
securing responsible agents, &C., and for the
protection OF immigrants from the grasp of
land sharks, who beset them at every turn.
Mr.. Reday, of Richmond. was elected as
siStant secretary. to act during the session of
the Convention.
In accordance with the action of the last
annual convention recommending the soce-
ties of this Union to appoint some one TO
prepare memoirs of the early history Of the
Catholic Church in their respective neigh
borhoods Rev. Father JanSsens. in the alb
seuce of Hon. A. VI. Kelley, read an elabo-
rate memoir, compiled by the latter gentle
man and himself, giving large amount Of
valuable and most interesting information
connected with the history of the church in
Virginia - especially Richmond from the
earliest colonial times TO the present day.
Mr.. Latham, Of Alexandria. submitted Il
similar memoir by William F. Carne, re-
lating to s.. Mary'S church in that city.
A lengthy discussion ensued upon the dis
position to be made Of the memoirs, and it
was finally decided to incorporate them in
the regular procecdings-ayes, IA noes, -
Afterwards made unanimous.
The report OF the Secretary was read and
adopted.
Messrs. 2. O'Connor, Lovitt, and Reilly
were appointed Il committee to whom all
resolutions shall be referred.
Mr.. j. O'Connor introduced an amend
ment 10 the constitution embracing al en-
dowment plan for families Of deceased men,
berS Of the Union. Referred.
A number Of resolutions were introduced
and refcrred--among them one urging the
importance Of change of the mode of re-
presentation to the National Union so that
delegates thereto may be elected by State
Unions; and another requesting secretaries
of local organizations to forward annual lists
Of deceased members in ORDER to have spe-
!cial masses and services in their behalf.
Invitations were extended and accepted to
make an excursion to the navy-yard, naval
hospital, and down the river this afternoon;
also, TO a concert tonight at the Opera
House.
Adjourned to 10 A. NJ. tomorrow. 2.
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nom tht dltesa M,Gie6 tlies RaYs rs .aitnfu1lp.

from the duties w6ic6 they 1kaSse rs saitnfuI,y
and entertaininglv performed during the
winter, and they were not disappointed, for
the farewell articles Of the eiiress. Miss
Emily Minnigerode, Of Richmond; the re-
porter, Miss S. Wright, of Louisville, Ky.
and The critic, Miss Bessie Austin, Of Savan-
nah, Ga., were all characterized by the same
piquancy and good taste which have made
The reading of The Soirfe during the winter
The most entertaining feature Of the even.
Jugs entertainment.
A we'll conceived and excellently written
response was then delivered by Miss M. Q.
Dunovant, on behalf Of the newly-elected
corps.
An entirely new feature in theeNerciSes of
the schools here was introduced last night.
This was an exhibition given by the pupils
Of the cali>thenic class Of their proficiency
in this exercise. About fifteen young ladies,
dressed in picture. que and appropriate cos
TUNES. marched upon the stage, each carry
ing rair of dumb-bells, and went through
series Of exercises in the most perfect or
der. and Keeping time to the music Of q
piano.
Professor Carr. who has charge Of this
class deserves much credit for the manner
in which lie has trained young ladies. Whilst
none Of the exercises they performed were
violent. yet they are we'll ca lculated a bring
into rcQui>i,ion every muscle Of the body,
thus promoting health and giving the young
ladies freedom and ease Of movement. The
audience We're delighted with these cxer-
ci>eS, and seemed to regard them as the
most entertaining feature of the evening.
II * pleasantly cool this morning, and
heavy clouds are hanging around our city,
threatening down-pour of rain every min
u!e. MAX.
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PORT OF RICHMOND. JUNE l l, 1874.

PORT OF RICHMOND. JUNE IL, 1874.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Wyanoke, Couch, New York, merchan-
disc a nd IA ,seugers George W Allen 20.
steamer j. W. EYerInan, falt, fniiiacipna,
merchandise and passengers, W. +. forter
,le.mer Eliza HancoX, Clifford, Sorloik' mes-
chandise and passengers. l.. b. Tatum, aVenL 49,,
Bark Galveston, liohnen camp, Ne" ! orS' III oa'-
last +. y, Noting Co.
SAILED.
Stearren Transit, Trayers. Baltimore, Hiefcnah-
disc and messengers, L.. b. Tatnm-
BARK Sessy symons, City Point, TO nnish so'o'hf
ne srsooner Louise A. Orr, Or, City Point, 10 mn
ish lGAding -four forRio.
CLEARED FOR THIS PORT.
Schooner Agnes Rcppner, Lynch, Phiadeiphia,
'' sehoo BON w Ct McNaushion, Barns fhiladei
shia, June TO-.
MEMORANDA.
.-r,vad 1T Sarfo!x June 10, schooner FAR, Ahof-
,noton frS,a North Carolina tor inns port u
rrvcd 1t philadelphia June 10, ssh00hers .; o.
HarreI, Johuson, and Ann i~ioeiI' h"''e"'
hepce. lima O schoors r j. s. WINS,
| Ingers0 oil, hence s,,,.s,sr arrived at Norfolk
nm THURSDAY iyesterdayl ana ieit 10. n cnnrrs-
Uh 1fridayi at A. a. The aoo'e II, mnsas
,Iou Nth the steamer Eliza Ha3eo Sn,o MD "'~D
a on I ,iua hciween Norfolk and Richmohu'
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LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
France.


PARIS, June I'm. NJ. Scbncher and
Testelin went to-day to the Office of LIE Pays
newspaper on behalf Of cx-Mayor Clemen-
clan, who was delegated by the Republicans
TO demand armed reparation for violent
article published in that Journal. The edi-
tor, Paul Cassayrac, was absent, but has
since announced that he will make q public
statement tomorrow.
4 dispatch from the Spanish frontier saws
that numerous bands in Basque provinces
have revolted against Don Carlos demand.
ing peace. Don Carlos has ordered that
upon their capture they shall be shot.
England.
LONDON, June lin the House of Com
mons to-day, Bourke, Under Secretary of
Foreign Affairs, in reply to question from
John iSimon, said that the draft of the code
sent by the Government Of Russia for
consideration by Congress upon inter-
national law, soon 10 assemble at Brussels,
related to the exercise of military authority
in an enemy's camp, distinction between
combatants and non-com batantS, the various
modes of warfare, reprisalS, and treatment
OF prisoners. Bourke added that the British
Government had not yet decided whether it
would send delegates to Congress.
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Telceraphic Summary.

Ata meeting CT the American society vi
Civil Engineers committee (held IN New
York, on the bursting of the Williamsburg
reservoir reported that they had examined
tho remains of the dam and found defects OF
the greatest character, indicating that the
work had been done By inexperienced per
The nlatrorm of the Farmers Convention
hold ot indianapolis declares that the goiu'
hoeis fallacy should be abandoned. IL ca'is
for nm unlimited issue OF Government CUT,
rencv and the withdrawal OF all Danh auu
local currency. A full State ticket was nou'
mated. r,;tv fo,.
fa,ol abortion, has committed suicide:
car containing live oysters ana loDsteas
arrived at Ogden Yesterday, anu an attetnpt
will be made to propagate them IN Greai ealI
A Havana letter dated June 9Th says a
quantity of Remington rifles lately received
ut that place from New York, Intended lot
the new militia in Cuba, have been sent 10
The SYNOD of the Reform Church, held
in Poughkeepsie, yesterday took action uh'
favorable to the proposed union with Inc
PRESBYTERIAN Church. and adjourned.
The steamboat explosion on the Volga
near st. Peterst.urgh, killed FIVE persons
Eleven haye since died, and it is estimated
that fifteen riere drowned. u:.:ox
A misr,ilaced switch caused co'l E,Id
with cas- standing on side track az Mlu'
dletor., n. j., yesterday, killing two WORK
| mey. . ,.,a,donc,
Seyenty-iye delegates are In attenaane 8
J -, tho Master Carbuilders Convention, IL
session at Cincinnati. sts b;o,
The bow of the Dean Richmond Is ny.
ond drv below Hudson. Her passengefsan'
freight have been transferred.
/ The sixth annual Episcopal Convention =
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FROM Clarke County.
g.. .....I.c. of u. Richmond Dispatch.

..E-E ...I"!C" 81 -" Eichlhphd D!SpalC'.J
B1KEYvIILE. VA. june 9th, 1874.
G.ut .rcun Court OF Clarke county, Judge
I..... Hr-idnr. held L session of two
~. a.. ending III saturday last. The grand
...:. -lMuleu,d to appear on the frst Gay
y, lie term. found no Indictments. nor were
a-, rmG.;.iti;It- made OF any violations OF
:. -.
,..a~ Mostly was here on the first day of
e.. -. III. and ciaim,d that Re would defeat
'.a' ,.,"E.a:iyc nominee for Congress. he
-" ... II any support worth mentioning
B.. 49,. ,uutir- OF Clarke, Frederick, aud
"--.,;. This i certainly true Of those who
.f,. ...fWr!:o identified their interests with
IT, ,,:..~.'a;lye party. Colonel MoSby dis
@t.,> ,ail- i Radical. but claims TO have
..1.eac~ with Tic Administration. If the
q" .", i TO influence the Administration 1t
y. 4 be better 10 support an out.and-out
t. ed. II Mc-bl,> Influence, who dis
C''., political utilization with the Radical
;s..'g c4G make Us comfortable under the
:. ..a.-d ccuntcnancc Of GRAFT, then the
H.. "Hr" Ot the most uucompronl>iDg Rad
- "a The district ought 10 make Us SUI
J.. -4s.y ""ppy.
a.. sAr. Mostly rtckonS without his host
"-'.. % concludes that the people OF this
J'.'lct a." ready 10 sacrifice the memories
@ past for ID" purpose Of falling into
j.' lait ia, Grant L. setting for them. The
L. ,a':! D.! The great Ulysses will pass away
"A' 'ce .tIonc Of lis Havana, but principle
4@3 ".> Tough time, and our people are
-. tIiAled 10 sing l;eans to those who
= .j d-,IOy them.
TIE Usual ceremonies Of decorating the
o. - O.! The Confederate dead were per
: ,"aa Yesterday evening at the Old Chapel
s.. HI county. Many Of our noblcst spirits
".e -! III The late struggle have restin g
-@r t.erc, ana our citizens annually 10
"".' "a themselves ard the dead by scatter
H. " memory blossoms" over their graves.
%" wheat in This county is unusually
J '"Gl,lAg WHEREVER fertilizers were soWn.
:.,s. u l. i (" contamination devoutIy to be
N.~"'d That wc may have an abundant
--latest. G.. n, L.
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Naval Matters-ContestedE Election, dc.

Especial telegram to the Dispatch.I
PORTSMOUTH, VA, June 1l.-The United
States frigate Colorado is daily expected here
from Key West to so in the dry dock for re-
pairs.
The Radicals who are contrasting the sue
cess Of the Conservative ticket at last cleo
ton commenced their suit before Judge Hill
to-day. -Four witnesses were examined, and
twelve are to follow.
The Radicals base the contest on fraud,
and have employed L. II. Chandler, of Alex.
andria, and Judges Pitts and Foster, of Nor
folk. Messrs. Holiday, Croker. and Muir
daugh are conducting the defence. The
trial will last several days.
The steamer John Sylvester, of the James
River line, having been thoroughly refitted,
reached here to-day from New York in nine
teen hours. She leaves for Richmond to-
morrow