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The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-02-27
HOW THEY "FOOLED" A STRANGER.

A stranger from the mountains came slowly riding
down, H --...
And stopped to get his dinner in Montezuma town.
And his rough-haired, raw-boned, played-out, tired
and hungrylooking steed,
He sent out to the stable to recuperate with feed.
1t wasn't such . fancy horse-his joints were very
And his legs hung outeaeh, side of him like oars
upon . barge.
And the stranger who came riding that nag to Mon.
Had no exalted opinion Of his qualities, presume,
But when they went to chatting him-those sports
across the Range
That he should get his dander up is nothing very
strange. 10 -.
And when thsy talked of betting that they had a colt
That could beat bis horse, he bridled up with Gen.
HAItho'I don't much keer to run, 1 never let q
banter . ..
Bluff me while have horseiesh that can wak or
So if you've got a runin' hoss, or a dozen, trot 'em
And ri try to make it lively, even If nary a red I
win." @
Then like wifd-fre spread the rumor, throughout
that mining town. urt.s -.
That they'd caught a 'sreeny' mapping, and would
do him up SO brown,
That twould make his head swim, maybe, for they
entertained no doubt
OF their open-and-shut ability to clean that stranger
"a out. I.r . ...
From ffty-doIlar greenbacks down to Montezuma
They staked their money lively. with a reckless "let
And they gathered up their bronchos and every nag
they had,
almighty bad. -ar
Then straightway that stranger started with those
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-02-27
Trichina SpiraliS.
fcincinnati Letter to Chicago rribr

tCincinnati Letter to Chicago Tribune.I
Two of the victims of trichinosis at
Aurora, Ind, have died from the effects
of the poisoning, and the bodies have
undergone post-mortem examination.
The victims are Henry, second son of
Mrs. Threnart, the German lady in
whose family the infected pork was first
eaten, and Mrs. Benter, the wife of the
German Methodist minister, who came
to nurse the smitten family. Prof.
Sutton conducted the post-mortem ex-
animation, and submitted portions of
the flesh of both the victims to q
thorough scientific examination. He
says that after an attack of trichinosis
the posion still remains in the flesh fer
years, ready to develop disease when
this flesh is eaten or taken into the
stomach, but after hogs recover from
hog-cholera they are fattened and sold
to our butchers, and the meat becomes
n of the principal articles of food in
the West, under the form of bacon,
sugar-cured hams, etc. He concludes,
therefore, that, if the trichina is a cause
of the hog-cholera, which is now pre-
waning " kitdt cAsoue Ia sOLuC pdfLo
of Kentucky, there r o D of the
usual signs accompanying it. None of
the carcasses of cholera hogs show any
signs of the trichinn, while those Of
which the human victims partook as
food exhibit as many as $4,000 to the
cubic inch of flesh. The microscopic
examination of portionsof Mrs. Benton's
flesh and of the boy Threnart developed
the startling fact that millions of the
trichins were seen alive, coiling and
uncoiling in the tissues.
The fact has created a profound SEN
sation throughout that section of
Indiana in which Aurora is situated,
and, taken in connection with the deaths
named, has completely killed the sale
Of pork. Experiments made with the
infected pork show that 1876 degrees
Fahrenheit will destroy the worms ; but
as it requires 212 degrees to boil water,
meat thoroughly boiled would be harm
less. But the question is, who would
eat meat, no matter how much it was
that was known to have been in
with trichinR.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-02-27

the door with a flourish, and out stepped
Squimps.
"And I'm going to live with Miss
Mandy Liza forever |" cried Jake, when
he came among us, his face Lit up with
q glory as if he were departing for
heaven. fr g.
Would Amanda Liza dress him in a
blue coat and brass buttons, and make
him her coachman at good wages? All,
what q rise for poor Jake Amanda
Liza was his saint, his angel, the hem
of whose garment he touched rev-
erently. There was no commonplace
element about such love as this, and
Jake would be content to let down her
carriage step and look after ponies all
the days Of his life, we thought. And
that was the last we saw of him at the
Squimpses.
But years after, when I was travelling
In Australia with my husband, MI.
Smith and myself were invited to the
ranch of one of the magistrates there,
whose broad estates covered miles of
mountain and meadow, and who owned
almost literally "the cattle upon a thou
sand hills" In the ladyof the mansion,
a delicate and dainty parsonage, 1
recognized with a cry of surprise and
delight my old school-mate, Amanda
Liza ; but 1 did not know the portly
dignitary upon whose arm she hung
until 1 heard her laughing Whisper
"Ohl Jake, don't you remember old
Squimps?"
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be We Y ia. ".
DEAR SIR-Your favor is Just received. I
intended to have written to you several weeks
since concerning the Improvement in my
health, which is o very apparent. / have
used one bottle Of Fayorite Prescription with
the best results, although I will admit / was
somewhat discouraged after its use Cor Q
short time only. I took it under very disad-
vantsgeous circumstances-having the super
vision Of the house and during the season Of
"house cleaning" / was obliged, through the
i~ncompetency Of help, to DO moro than /
ought, and, Of course, suffered dreadfully,
lifted when l ought not to have raised my
hand, and did all / could to bring "order out
Of chaos, but upon laying aside all cares
and continuing the remedy find after using
less than one bottle to be so much benefited
that / have discontinued the use, with no re-
turn Of the symptems Of which l wrote you. /
have suffered terribly, and what added to my
distress was the consciousness Of not procur-
ing relief from ordinary sources, at times it
seemed about impossible. to stand, so great
was the distress. All Of those severe neural
gic pains have disappeared, they were 80 bad
at times I could hardly walk without some e1-
ternal pressure. They seem to have left me
like magic, suddenly, and have had no return;
all other symptoms have been removed. The
severe weakness and faintness have disap-
peared. and l can coup stairs with comparative
ease now. l would have informed you ere
this Of my improvement, for I appreciated it,
but / was fearful It was only transient benefit
l was receiving, but / think sufficient time has
elapsed to consider the beneficial results per-
manent. Accept Of my best wishes for your
future success and your kindness in advising
me. Very truly, MRs. NJ. NErrIE SsYDER.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-02-27

DETROIT, Mich, has a case of genuine
leprosy. The victim, one John
McCarty, is a native of Buffalo, and for
many years has been afflicted with the
fatal disease. His scalp, face and
hands being covered with large scales
having the appearance of dried Goldfish,
which on being removed reveal a mass
Of leprous irritation sickening to be-
hold.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-02-27

It seemed that Amanda had learned
of Jake's mishap through some stray
newspaper, where the well-known name
of the virtuous and vengeful Squimps
had met her eye. She comprehended
the situation, and came to the academy
to plead for her old friend.
We waited the news of Jake's fate
breathlessly, nodding and whispering
among ourselves. For there would be a
trial or something terrible, Of course
we hardly knew what. Squimps was
away all the afternoon, the classes were
d~emoralized, and we stood idly gazing
out of the window at four O'Clock, when
a carriage came up the drive. To our
amazement Jake sat on the box, elate
and erect. He sprang down and opened
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-02-27
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The marriage ceremony is performed
curiously by the Esquimaux. When a
boy kills a polar bear, it is considered
sufficient proof Of his ability to main.
tain a family ; he is therefore told to On
and catch a wife. Watching his oppor.
tunity at night, he pounces on a victim
and attempts to carry her of. She.
however, struggles and shrieks until She
has collected around her q proup of
sympathizers. She then turns mon
her captor, and bites and scratches
until he is compelled to release her
then she darts into the crowd and at
tempts to escape. The expectant bride.
groom follows her, but not unmolested
All the old women take couryes of
dried seal-skin and 1agellate him nm
mercifully as he passes, making at the
same time every effort to arrest him in
his course. If, despite these little i'm
pediments to matrimonial bliss. he
should catch his victim, the biting and
scratching scene is renewed, and, in all
probability, he is compelled to release
her, and the chase, with its attendant
discomforts, is resumed. Should he
overcome all obstacles, the third car
ture proves effectual, and the victim.
ceasing her struggles, is led away amid
the aeclamations and rejoicings of the
assembled multitude.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-02-27

THE Athenians who put q boy to death
for killing a bird, because the act indi-
Gated a cruel disposition, would have
dealt more harshly with Patrick
Naughton than did the Cincinnati Police
Court, which sentenced him to six
months Imprisonment for burning a
dog. Naughton. an engineer on the
Little Miami Railroad, was standing
idly by his engine fire when the unof-
Tending brute was thrown up to him by
somebody. Holding the dog in one
hand, he opened the door of the furnace
with the other, and tossed the animal
into the flames. Then he closed the
door. His excuse was that he was alb
sent-minded on account of the strike.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-02-27

HEARING REsroRED.-A great inven-
ton. Send stamp for particulars to GEORGE j.
Woop, Madison, Ind.
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To HAVE the money needlessly spent every
year would give substantial comfort 10 almost
every person. To nave the money saved by Duy,
ing SILVER TIPPED boots and shoes would
buy each parent every year a new pair OF shoes.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-02-27

HERBALIsTIc REMEprEs.-In former
days, if a member Of the household be-
came indisposed, the family-head, under
instructions from the gray haired dame,
went to the forest or the field, to gather
herbs or berries, from which were quick
ly made i~nvigorating extracts, which ere
many days brought the patient safely
around, and saw the family gathering
once more without a missing member.
How is it now? The slightest indispo-
sition brings the "family physician"
with his handsome carriage. He feels
the pulse, examines the tongue, looks
very grave, writes a few lines of hero
glyphics, charges a big fee, and leaves,
only to return the next day and find his
patient m~ercuralizsd sufficiently to be
really sick. A week or two of attend
sncs follows, and therein lies the secret
of wealthy physicians" Compare the
physique of the present age with the
past, and the story is complete. Read
er, discard chemicals and try herbs. If
you are i'll, try the great herbalistic
remedy, DR.. j. WALKERS VINEGAR
BIrTERs. 30
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The Greatest Farmer I'm the West.
John Wentworth, Chicago, wishes
those desiring improved cattle, horses,
sheep, hogs, fowls, mules, etc, to write
to him for his circular.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-02-27
Mason d Hamlin Cabinet organs In
Russia.

These instruments are making their
excellence known to the sovereigns of
Europe as well as those of America.
London alone has had nearly one thou
sand of them since the beginning of last
year, and the London Choir mentions it
as significant that n of the best por-
traits Of the Russian Princess, whose re-
cent marriage to the Duke of Edinburg
is somagnifcently celebrated, represents
her as playing on n of these popular
American organs.
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i VIC ASoAe " A4es "a eAS NA
poem ON the jolting seat of the old
wagon, though Jake was silent the rest
of the way, looking furtively now and
then at the girl beside him, and being
very attentive to old Dobbin. Poor
Jake! Amanda Liza had shot up clean
out of his reach since then, and what
we wanted to know was whether the girl
would remember him now in the days of
her elevation.
A wealthy uncle, a splendid home,
and money on her own account-ah no
wonder we had not seen Amanda since.
"They touched her off like a sky
rocket, and she vanished" said Jake,
ruefully. bad
Had she vanished for good? Then
poetical justice was a myth, and
Amanda's patched shoes and faded
dresses were not more worthless than
she. W. waited. We watched the
windows furtively. We pricked up our
ears at every ring of the door-ben, but
weeks passed, and the golden coach-and-
six in which our Cinderella was to ar
rive did not rattle mp the drive to the
Squimps Academy.
I think we had almost given it up,
and Amanda Liza's base forgetfulness
and ingratitude were becoming an old
story, when n day at noon Jake came
rushing in among us, hot and shining,
and holding between his thumb and
forefnger a dainty billet. He looked
like an embodied "hurrah" at that
moment.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-07-16

Speeches came next In order, Masters
M Jenkins, ,T McCants, r Smith and
Jas. Gilmore. "The Ghost" by Mas
5pers T Fielder, W. w Aetstonc "a and
Misses Collier and sfhompson was b
good: thing. GA Plantation scene'p,'
waa splendid. 1T was performed By
Masters w MILESTONE. T Fielder, T
McCants and E Williams. It pro-
daced oatbursts of laughter and ap-
p1anse. The exercises of tie day were
now brought to close by speeches
from the following young gentlemen,
Masters Hugo Sheridan, Tommy Col
lier, Eugene Williams, Willie Whet-
stone, Tommy Haigler, Tommy Fielder
and an original speech by Master
Clarance Holman. This speech shows
much thought and vas we'll delivered.
1t deserves more than a passing notice
on account of the unique ground taken
by the speaker. He denies the unity
OF the human race and advocates the
new geological idea of distinct centres
of creation, Wig: The Caucasian,
African, Mongolian, Malay and In
di1R. Caucasian the. highest in point
Of intellect and eiHilizatIoa. The negro
the lowest in graas: These views are
sntagonistic to the present teachings
of Theology. The entire performance
did credit to both pupil and teacher
.9s is juss, however, to say that Master
Tommy Haigler deserves credit and
ppaise for. ease and grace in speaking.
The exercises having closed the audi
ence was invited 10 partake of snmp-
tuous dinner, prepared for the occasion
by the ladies. These mothers and
daughters of St. Mathews know now 20
cater to the appetite. 1t was dinner
worthy Of the occasion and tie people.
The repust ended, the multitude turned
homeward well pleased with the pleas
ures and enjoyment of the day.
ETOWA.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-07-16

val ogMr. w. VIC. Ds. McC, aud
Capt. NJ osthe, Turpansins Rsgi5np.
Our ne11plensaas surprise wasa abpftIe
Of good Ga caaiaee, handed Us bs our
kind dieoasidssaee fsiena MI. VI. ". w
G, Yao, ,haa aerseted is nn5epheash a
bugg? ssas, forour special beAeist slf
course this act was duly appreciated
by us, being rather dry
The fsh were soon Prepared and,
in the pan, under the supervision Of
Capt. II and j. r. G, VINO were elected
masters Of the culinary department.
The skill displayed by thase gentle
men, in frying fish, showed that they
had travelled, and that one was rs much
Cook as the other. After which q
few Of Mr. Zeiglar's boards were put in
use. Baskets were brought, up by their
respective owners, and soon, we had
spread one of tie best dinners that
ever glsddened the heagh Of man at q
mill pond. We all faaed bo1ntiflaly,
every one seeming to enjoy thiaaBelves
and the DINNER, more especially wan
that delicious peach pie, fsom Mr. w.
W. G"s basketenjog By MI. Dinner
being over we were treated again to q
basket Of very ane. peaches, frclnsthe
orchard Of the same. 5s
After all these bleasiags, spnge who
had gene to bed the night before at
II O'Clock, and gotten up at ~, to. go
to the pond, enjoyed q map" on the
ground, while eshers induJgea them
selves in q game Of whilst" and joke
occasionally. The morning passed off
very rapid, and with expressions of
much enjoyment by all, on the coca
sion, we parted with the hopes ofsoon
making up another. PARTY.
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[Eon THE onAseEpune T,MEs.l

Mr.. EDIToR.-Will you be so kind
as to give place in your columno, to o
short detail of one of the most pleas
ant little social parties. that has ever
assembled on the banks of old Cav
Cav, since the rescue of Mot. Floyd,
from the hands of the Florida refugees
by his Sister, Hurricane Nell"
A very kind invitation from my
young friend Charlie" took me to
Farnum's Mill. July 7th, and to my
surprise found "Charlie" at his post
below the mill, playing havoc with the
little ring eye Perch, with the indefa.-
igable fisherman, Mr.. VIM. p and Mai.
j. w. D, who had already taken out
twenty perch piece, and much lar
ger species than those caught by our
young friend. understood on my
arrival, that some of the party had
"taken on" e little too much cherry,
before breakfast, and not having nay
morning "cap" as yet. I was able to
judge, found all heads pretty level,
though little more talking than
usual (saying what was FIVE bottles of
whiskey and six chickens for three
mems breakfast.) I at once took my
role and seat in the boat with friends
S. D. d and Frank j, the latter using
the paddle with much skill, showing
that he had been raised on the waters
of Edisto.
After fishing all over the pond, we
succeeded in catching fine string of
trout and jack. BY this time Major
d, the fisherman of the day, gave us
to understand that we we're needed at
the mill, or atleast the fish, that $50
had caught. A few strokes with friend
Jspstldle brought us safe to tbs, log
landing, wha re we found that our psrty
had increased in number, by the arri-
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-07-16

There is q very stsonEpyesanptson,
that this County has been swindled
out of5asl eesst 900, in the last
eight ysars inS various asSs. Now,
gentlened Of fhe Tax unioas. do your
duty. Evidence TO convict somebody
can be furnished by The bnshel.
Branchville taxpayer hit the nail
on the head, but entirely too soft.
ANOTHER TAXPAYER. (
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-07-16
TIE CAMPAIGN.

Il is generally admitted that the fall
elections will be holly contested by the
che party in power. Tothemit it is not
the question of political interest, it is
purely individual and collective gaiu
to all who wear the badge of radical
Office. The dupes who raise them up
are not whit better off, on the con-
tfary they are indirectly heavy losers,
being obliged to bear their portion of
the COST of such rule. All kinds of
argument, specious and rigmarole will
be used to induce them just once more
to reinstate the party; Any erroneous
impression will be thrown upon the
Taxpayers movement to invest it with
reasonable intent. In reply to this,
We inform any and all who claim a
right to know how the taxes arc dis
bursed, to enquire about the Taxpayers
organization, and see if it is not hon
estly and purely nonpolitical, and for
the salvation ofthe State. The taxpay-
ers claim only what every one knows,
that the radical leaders now in power,
and those seeking office, are short of
the requisites to govern, namely hon
esty and capacity. They are capable
of but one thing, that is taking care of
themselves. Who disputes this? Not
their own press read the structures on
the rottenness ofthe government from
every journal of the party. Not the
northern press which has in quest of
truth, sent here to see, and writes eter-
nal disgrace in unmeasured denuncia-
fion. bot the colored people; at every
corner they gather in knots and handy
names of defaulters as freely as any
other fragrant occurrence. No proof
is wanted to convict q horde of officers
who have violated law at every point,
and yet law is impotent to arrest the
-a>A.1.AA A.A4iA.a1>cl>aan .Iudaas Mahar
Carpenter and Mackey are all free to
use the judicial chair to launch just
denunciations where they apply, yet
all is in vain. What then is our duty?
plainly to watch the enemy, and ut
every point to block his game. Ifthis
iB worth the effort, you may always
find the TIMES open to communica-
tions. 1t is your business, and ours !;
Send us the notes, faith we'll prent EN-.
What we want is facts, we mt your
cooperation, your subscription, and
your help. The TINES is dependent
alone upon the oppressed Taxpayers
and flying their flag adopts Nelson's s
motto Every man is expected to do
his duty"