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FoR REAL Estate AprRAIsrn The
aiane Of Mr.. Thomas II. Green j. an
nlounced ia to-day's -,Courier" 10 a eau
didasc fer Real Estate Appraiser. at the
October election Tom. j. one of the 90
ahead y"ung men of Patoka TIP. who
bas ideas ofi,is aws. aud has been raised
on farm aud sheuls he Ike elected I've
will uNIoestionabiv npiraise the real g..
tate At what Zee {linl. il Is worth. re-
Sardsess 81 others OPINIONS. The lists
are still opcn. aud
The contest Nlictcss- en-. We brave!-
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having accepted the can .ef the Shiloh
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For COnnty Recorder.

rive are authorized 10 announce g
y. JuTT, n candidate for Recorder %
Dubois county AZ the ensuing Octobel
election.
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nrWe are authorized 10 announce w.
Il. PIRKLT. asa candidate for surveyor
OF Dubois county AT the ensuing October
election.
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For Real Estate Appraiser.
For County Treasurer.

rT We aie authorized TO announce
JAMES j.. SprRLoCK as a candidate fpi
County Treasurer at the ensuing Octo'
Der election.
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The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-09-04

eyes," nodding her pretty head
eyes, that was mammals name," said
Nell.
"Where is she?" Edgar asked,
drawing her child closer to his heart.
SIN Heaven" she answered, her lips
~quivering, and, adding, "Papa, too"
she dropped her head on Edgar's breast
and sobbed. mamma left us when
we were across the ocean and papa not
long ago, at Mrs. Browns. May 1 stay
with you, please? See, I'll give you
this"
She drew from her bosom the little
bag and placed it in his hand, Fido ex-
pressing approval.
No further proof would have been
necessary, but in the bag Edgar found
the wedaing-ring, marriage certificate,
and a little locket containing the like
ness OF his brother and two locks of
hair, one raven, the other sunny-hued.
"You look like papa, L thing" Nell
said, "and Fido thinks SO, too, l know.
See how he licks your hand and looks
up into your eyes. May we stay?"
Forever, my child. L ain your
father now"
A cry of great Joy escaped the hearts
of both Nell and Fido. All the past
wa forgiven; and, in time, sweet little
Nell blOtted from her uncle's mind and
heart all memories but those loving and
treasured. Mrs. Brown vas sought
and found. Through her he obtained
all necessary information concerning
Charles Austin. His body was placed
in the family vault, beside his parents.
\ few years more, and beside him lay
the wife, for whom he had forsaken
home, friends and country. Next to
Nell, Fido retains the affection of Ed
gar Austin, who declares that his
tFido's) nature is more noble than most
mems; and, if he could only speak, his
intelligence would surprise the world.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-09-04
THE LONE WIDOWS SOLACE.
BY LOUISA +. UPBAM.

Yes, she sat there alone, with the daintiest cap
Perched atop of her soft brown hair;
The deep weeds of mourning. though sombre as
night,
But rendered the widow more fair.
She thought of her welded ones grave far away,
Meath the cypressIreeis evergreen shade,
And wondered if she wouId not happier be
When sne by his side should be laid.
Then she sighed, as she looked at his vacant chair
BY the hesrthstone, waiting him still;
And she wondered i: ever another guest
That long-honored place would fill.
And she sighed, when crschled the coy wood-hre,
That she nov must enjoy all alone;
For :. the blessings that ye have received, freely
give"
Was a fayorita theme Of her own.
Then she thought of her neighbor across tie way,
Who mourned his departed wife;
Aud she sighed again, hut not for herself
For the darcoR,S desoiate lie!
He was chastened, though why she never could
tell;
Who in prayer WAS 80 gifted as he?
And in singing . soui-stirring psalm or hymn,
Who seemed nearer heaven to be:
The while She unused thus. the deacon, too, thought
OF a lesson he had learned in his youth,
To {" love I'll his neighhors as well as HIMSELF
And he asked. "Have / done this in truth -
Another old adase arose i'll his mind:
"What ought To be done to-day,
Defer not till Tomorrow" He started at once
To comfort poor lone Widow May
In comforting others, Cur griefs may grow less;
The deacon forgot all his own!
In all hat was said. only one text he heard:
" It's no; good that man dwell alone!'
If only he dared and his hear beat fast,
For the widow his suit might decline:
"would yoU-or might that Is, now, l mean
Your home r. so lonely-and TiRc.'"
And the widow flushed as his eager eyes
His meaning at last made plain;
And 0nc lonely house, where once there were tfo,
Gives token he wooed not in vain.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-09-04
TIE LANGUAGE OF STONES.

There is Il superstition, which origin
| atcd, it is said, III Poland, with regard
to the choice of gems for wearing. It
is that the month of the nativity of
| every individual has a mysterious con-
| rection with some of the known precious
| stones. From this follows the proprie-
ty, in the selection OF presents, or for
wear. OF the adoption OF those jewels
belonging to the month which fate is
imagined 10 have made significant. To
illustrate this, one born in the month
Of January shouid wear garnet or ja-
cinth-those stones being understood
to belong by their fated character to
that month. Subjoined is the list for
the year:
January-Jacinth Or garnet. Con-
stancv and fidelity i'll every engagement.
February-Amethyst. Peace of mind.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Courage and sue
cess in dangers. April-Sapphire and
diamond. Repentance and innocence.
May-Emera!d. Success i'll love. June
Agate. Long life and health. July
Comedian and ruby. Forgetfulness.
August-Sardonyx. Coniugal felicity.
September-Chrysolite. Preserves from
folly. October-Aqua marine or opal
Misfortune and hope. November-To-
paz. Fidelity and friendship. Decem-
ber-Turquoise or malachite. Success
and happiness in life. According to the
proverb, He who possesses a turquoise
Will always have friends
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-09-04
FIDO'S CHARGE.

In an upper room of d miserable
clearinghouse, a man lay dying. Be-
side him, her hand clasped in his, her
ear strained to catch the low words of
the rapidly-sinkihs man, was a little
girl of eight years. On the opposite
side of the bed, his head pressed close
to the sufferer, was an immense New
foundland deg. Through the long
night he had remained thus-a faithful
watcher-while little Nell slept. At
early dawn a token of Fido's uneasiuess
awakened her, and she sprang up to
catch the feeble tones.
"Little Nel, papa wants to speak to
you," he whispered-"and you, too, my
faithful Fido."
In an instant the dog moved around
the bed, and stood beside Neh, the
eyes of both eagerly gazing into those
OF the speaker.
"Here :" drawing from his bosom a
little leather bag, he placed it around
the child's neck, saying: "Look to it,
Eide, old fellow -
The dog understood him. The little
bag was smelt and licked, and Fido
turned TO his master with eyes iull OF
intelligence.
"Take care Of Nell, Fido," the man
whispered, his voice growing fainter.
Then, hiding the little bag beneath her
dress, he said
Don't let her see it; keep it. 1t is
mammals ring and some papers. Give
her anything else she wants, to pay
what We W her, Fido." He placed
the child's arm around the dogs neck.
"Take care-mind her, dear old fell
lowi hiss-papa-good-by-darling
God, bless-care-" Then a deep sigh
escaped his lips, as NelIs warm kisses
were pressed there. Terrified, she
called:
"Papa, open your eyes, Speak to
Nell again"
When no answer came to her, a wild,
terrified cry, followed by a piteous
moan from the dog, brought the land
lady to the room.
WHATS it 2" she asked, in a
sharp, shrill voice.
"Another speD, i suppose"
She stopped az she saw the closed
eyes and pallid face. Then quickly
stepping to the bed, she placed her
fingers on the brow and wrist, with an
awed expression on her bard face. She
said:
dead for certain. IL come awful
student. II I'd thought it was SO nigh
I'd have hustled him off to the hospital.
just my luck! And how am L to be
paid?"
She glanced around the room as if in
search OF something to pounce upon.
Fido's eye vas upon her. AS she ap-
preached Nell, and laid her hand
upon the child's shoulder. he drew
near, a slight sound of distrust escaping
him.
What's the matter with you? I'm
not going to hurt your MISTRESS" the
woman said. Turning again to little
Nell, she asked:
"Did he leave nothing ?"-she was
going to say "to pay me" but hest
tated the presence of death somewhat
subdued her, and she continued: "No
wishes-I mean, didn't he say nothing
about what he wanted done"
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-09-04

In one of the Indiana Congressional
nominating conventions, last week, the
final ballot was: Whole number of
votes, 1872 ; necessary to a majority, 80;
A. B., 81!; c. D., S0!. 1t was de-
cided, after debate, that 81! was a
majority" and the nomination was
declared. So, again, in a of the
Iowa district conventions, this week,
the final ballot was : Whole number of
votes, 1874; necessary to a majority,
G3; E. F., so S0-266; G. H, Sc
1926: scattering, 4. It was decid-
ed again in this case that the fraction
(90-266) carried with it the nomination.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-09-04

TEXAS can't get much ahead of Mas
sachusetts. In Texas eight men ont of
ten are /" Colonels," but in Massaehu-
sets, nine men out of ten answer prompt
II when a person shouts Professor"
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-09-04

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The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-09-04

Did you ever see a child that did not have
! holes through the toes of its shoes. II Won
did they were protected by SILVER TIPS.
They never wear through at the toe. Try
them.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-11-26
A Dog on the Witness Stand.

On Wednesday, Mr.. Spears was before
the Police Court, charged with keeping a
vicious dog, and the animal was ordered
to be killed. Subsequently, however, the
execution of the sentence was suspended,
as the evidence upon which he was con-
victed was &c parte, and new trial grant
ed. The case came up again Friday morn
ing, and a large number of persons testi-
fed as to the good character of the dog,
and the whole matter resolved itself into
the fact that he had scared the gentleman
who complained of his attacking him by
rough play Nevertheless, to make assur-
ance doubly sure, at the request of his mas
ter the dog was put upon the stand to tes-
tify in his own case. On being asked if he
would bite any one, he uttered peculiar
noise and shook his head He was then
asked if he would bite if his master set
him on, and he replied in the affirmative
by nodding his head. When asked if he
would bite the court, he replied in the neg
ative. Several other questions were asked
him, and his answers and actions exhib-
tied the greatest Intelligence 1t is need
less to say he was honorably acquitted
Richmond Fa) Enquirer
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-11-26
A Mother Saves her Child from Being
Devoured by Cougar.

On the bank of the Clear Fork of the
Brazos river John Selman and his family
were sitting in their little cabin, enjoying
the comforts of brillian fire, when their
dog set up fierce barking, Mr. Hewitt,
who lives with Mr.. Selman, walked out to
see what was the matter, and discovered a
large cougar. Mr.. II. stepped back to get
a gun, leaving the door open, intending to
return In a moment
But their morning visitor did not choose
to wait for his return, and followed i'm
mediately into the house. The first intro
duction the intruder gave himself was to
leap upon little child, taking hold of its
neck with its monster teeth, inhicting some
very severe wounds. Mrs Selman, the
mother Of the child, grabbed it and released
it. The animal then made an attempt to
recapture the child from the mother, and
Mr.. Hewitt, who is gifted with uncommon
size and unusual strength, knocked the
monster down and kicked it under the bed.
Mr.. Selman had got hold of gun by that
time, and as the cougar came from under
the bed he shot it, the ball entering the
left side of its neck, ranging back, and
coming out through the abdomen but this
only infuriated him more than ever
He then leaped up on the bed, tearing
the bed and bedding The door had got
closed during the fracas, and the wild ami
NAL having become dissatisfied with his little
prison, like a lion in a cage, leaped from
side to side of the room, upsetting the
chairs, table and other furniture, at the
same time uttering the most terrific screams
Imaginable At last Mr.. Selman got hold
of another gun, and shot it through behind
the shoulder. 1t then jumped at the fire,
grabbing its mouth full of live Goals, and
stood there and growled until Mr.. Selman
opend the door, and Mr. Hewitt took it
by the tail and dragged it out into the
yard, where it died 1t measured eleven
feet nine inches in length
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-11-26
A Bitter Bit.

Some five or six weeks ago Young man
named Charles Perrin, twenty-three wears
old, and carpenter by trade, fell in love
with good looking girl whose parents live
on Orchard street. Charles has red
hair and freckled face, and although the
young lady treated him courteously when
he called at the house she had her mind
made up that she could never wed red
headed man. After an acquaintance of
three weeks he asked her to become Mrs.
Perrin, and was greatly taken down when
she told him that she couldn't think of
such thing. Charles then sought to have
the old folks put in a good word for him,
but they declined to interfere. He con-
tlnued his visits, perhaps hoping to soften
the girls heart, but Thursday evening the
crisis came. He went to the house with a
bottle of acid in his pocket, prepared to
spoil her beauty if she did not give him
favorable answer. There was no one at
home but the girl and her mother, and
Perrin first wanted the girl to take walk
with him. She refused to go, and he asked
to see her alone. She also refused this re-
quest, and the lover had just got ready to
draw the bottle from his pocket, when
something bit him. He thought it was
dog, but it wasn't. The cork had worked
out of the bottle, and his coat tails were
turning brick color at the rate of yard
minute. The acid wasn't content with the
coat tails, but struck out for flesh, and in
about minute the young man was dane
ing around the house as if to escape a bull
let. Shouting and whooping, he got out
of doors and threw off most of his clothing
and rolled in the mud, and it was some
time before any one could find out whether
he had snakes i'll his boots or had sat down
one a brad awl. He was so badly burned
that two men had to help him to his board
ing house on Fifth street, where physi-
clan dressed the burns There is a good
deal of laughing at his expense, and if he
makes his appearance at the house again he
will be arrested, as he told one of his friends
in advance that he meant the acid for the
girl.-Detroi Free Press
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-11-26
Woman's Virtue.

1t is pervading vice among men-of
doubling the virtue of woman. To US it
looks not only an outrage to good taste,
but betokens besotted nature, and passions
that would disgrace beast. The idea of
dragging woman down to mans point OF
virtue, is repugnant to the feelings, so
utterly at variance with truth that they
ought not to have a place in civilized
society We would wish to impress upon
the character of women of our land, that
if what they charge were true. this fair
world of ours would be perfect hell The
women Of our land are as far above those
who make these assertions as the heavens
are above the earth Our women are the
highest type of purity and virtue, and any
craven who would drive them from this
high estate, deserves the execrations of all
good men.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-11-26
DIDN'T LIKE IT.

A stranger, about as broad through the
shoulders as a table, was eating free
lunch in Randolph street saloon the other
day, when three roughs came in. They
seemed to take an antipathy to the stranger
at first sight, and it wasn't long before one
of them remarked that he could lick any
man who ever wore red hair. The strang-
er glanced over that way, but said nothing.
"And | can lick any man with wart on
his nose," observed the second The
stranger chewed away on his crackers as if
he didn't hear, while the third man ex-
pressed himself ':just aching to knock
the bugle off some country galoot." Even
that didn't move the stranger, and finally
one of the trio walked over to the table,
looked at him in contempt, and deliberately
spit on the strangers boot. He fingered
to drink the remainder Of his beer, and
then got up, gave himself gentle shake,
and proceeded to knock down those three
roughs in very violent manner He
waited for them to get up, and as they
dropped into chairs to analyze their feel
ings, he quietly inquired. 'Wcll, how do
you like it as far as you've got p They
couldn't have heard him, for they got up
and walked out without saying word.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-11-26
USEFUL HINTS.

A lady writing to the Country Gentle
man, thus recapitulates some of the val
liable suggestions she had the good sense
to learn from her servant girls. She
says:
The other day Mary was ironing, and
asked for piece of sandpaper to rub her
irons on. | was astonished that | never
thought of it before 1t is so nice re-
moves every bit of starch or anything else,
and makes them so smooth
One girl told me that old corsets make
time is convenient size. They are ready
made and much better, when unfolded, to
take hold of anything with than made
holder, and much easier to wash Just
throw them in with the brown towels, as
you happen to get during the week, and
they come out clean and ready to use again
Another girl pours hot water on the
blades only of steel knives, and they wipe
easily and do not need drying
Another one told me the best way to
keep hams and dried beef was to pack it
in dry salt. We have tried it several years,
with perfect success An old salt barrel
is convenient. Set it in some COOL dry
place put quite thick layer of salt in the
bottom then pack in the hams, using the
pieces of dried beef if you have eny, for
chinking cover with salt, then hams and
salt again, till the barrel is full. There is
not the least danger from insects, if the
hams are smoked and the beef dried and
put away early, before the flies come
around and they are much nicer to han
die than when put in ashes or oats, or any
thing of that kind.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-11-26
A New Industry in Maine.

Among the latest industries established
in Maine is that of collecting and drying
sea-moss, which is followed in the town OF
Kittery. This moss is collected in dories
in the neighborhood of White Island and
Whales Back. Two men go in each boat,
and with rakes made for the purpose tear
the moss from the rocks at half tide 1t is
taken to the breaches, where large beds are
constructed by taking up all the large rocks
and leaving only surface of pebble stones.
These beds contain from ten to three hun
dred barrels. If there is no rain sea wa
ter has to be thrown ON the moss, and the
sun bleaches it from the dark green color,
first to beautiful poink and then to a clear
white. 1t has to be turned occasionally
and made the same as hay. After it is
thoroughly dry it is packed in barrels and
shipped to Boston, where it finds a ready
sale at six cents pound. Immense quanti-
ties are used by brewers