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The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-05-22
BRIEF MENTION.

BRIEF MENTION.
ONLY 200 of the 5000 words of .bo.
Bible are o in any sense obsolete.
IT would take a train of cars 500 mill.
long to load the 1873 wheat crop OF Min
nesota.
SOME of the finest monuments in En-
gland have been built by penny snb-
scriptions.
IT will startle some people to know
that the parasol of the season contains .
dagger in the handle.
IHE yearly crop of sponges NAV he.
estimated at $500, 600, of which the.
United States sponges one-half.
THE number of hares and rabbits mr.
duced annually in Great Britain in said
to be 80, 900, 600, supplying 40, 900 tons
of food.
THESE are the days in which she saws
81 don't care; 1 wish I was dead pr
and he alphabetically %rejoins.
Hang the bonnet! You're never
satisfied"
IcEnANDERs are beginning to seek
homes in the United States. They re-
semble the Scotch in appearance, and
are a bright, Clearly, healthy-looking
class.
A DEED was recorded in Blue Earth
county, Mimi, on the 18th nit, the
grantor of which, Catherine Mayotte.
is said to be one hundred and eighteen
years old.
MANY of the new railroads in Europe
have not proved SO profitable as their
projectors anticipated, and new railway
enterprises are meeting with but little
favor from capitalists.
Few know the great value of the
cheese sent to England by the United
States. During three months ending
March 81 the value of the cheese re-
ceived from America was 50, $40, 23O-a.
gain over the corresponding quarter of
last year of more than S400, 600.
FATHERS of families may be interested
in the fact that the importation of South
African diamonds in this country has
averaged five millions q year for the
three years. At present diamonds
are cheaper than they have been for ten
years. and pearls are dearer.
"PLANr trees, plant trees, Messrs.
Changers, and farmers in general" says
st. Louis Democrat, "and many of
your grievances will vanish of them
Your lands will become more
your districts more saiubrious,
your landscapes more picturesque, and
pocket-books and k-books more
interesting inside"
THE Government botanist, who is
surveying in Australia, mentions, in an
official dispatch, a fg-tree which in size
ar surpasses the far-famed trees in the
Yosemite country. This tree three feet
rom the ground measures $50 feet in
circumference, and at % feet-where it
ENDS forth giant branches-the trunk
measures so feet round.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-05-22

The Anti-Monopolists of lows have issued
a call for a State Convention. to be held at
Des Moines, for the nomination of State Off
GERS.
VIM. W. Eaton received the Democratic
nomination fer United States Senator from
Connecticut, which is equivalent to election.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-05-22
FySA yCIAL AND yyDESTRI4L.

The city debt of New York shows all in
crease of : 4 ZOO, 900 for the month of April.
The great Eastern metropolis manages to in
crease its municipal burden about as fast as
the national debt is paid off.
The Master Mechanics of the United States
held an interesting session in Chicago last
week.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-05-22

ESGLASD has n witty poet in Hood
but America has one W(h)ittier.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1874-12-10
A Strange Dream Fulfilled.

Rev. l.. w. Lewis, in his "reminiscences
of the war, published in the Texas Chris
tian Allocate, relates the annexed remark
able instance as literally true. The battle
referred to was that of Prairie Grove, in
Northwest Arkansas, fought December
z, 1862: p I..-. a- tI-#
ga curious fulfillment of dream occur
red at the battle under my own eye. A
man by the Hame ofJoc Williams had told
dream to many of his fellow soldiers,
some of whom had related it to me months
previous to the occurrence which | now
relate. He dreamed that we crossed a
river. marched over mountain, and
camped near church located in wood,
near which terrible battle ensued, and in
charge Just as we crossed the ravine he
was shot in the breast On the ever
memorable 9TH of December, 1862, as we
moved at dOuble-quick to take Ourplace in
the line of battle, then already hOtly en-.
gagged, we passed Prairie Grove Church, a
small frame building. belonging to the
Cumberland Presbyterians. | was riding
in the flank of the command, and opposite
to Williams, as we came in view OF the
house. THAT is the church. Colonel, |
saw in my Dream said he. | made nc
reply, and never thought of the matter
again until in the evening. We had broken
the enemv's line, and were in full pursuit
when we came upon I. dry ravine in the
wood, and Williams said: Just en- the
other side of the hollow was shot in my
dream, and will stick my hat under my
shirt Suiting the action to the word as
he ran along, he doubled it up and cram
med it in his bosom. Scarcely had he adj
justed it before mimic ball knocked him
out of line. Jumping up quickly he pulled
out his hat, waved it over his head and
shouted: 'Hm all right!' The ball raised
black spot about the size of mans hand
just over his heart, and dropped into his
shoe - O..
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A Bulldogs Mistake.

A farmer near Detroit had big bull
dog. which had behaved /" up several
noble specimens of his kind, and had never
yet met his match in the pit or in the road.
The farmer was proud of his canine high
ness. and willing to wager his broad acres
upon Bulls mastership. Bull had a par
ticular spite against stuck-up, pampered
city dogs and all travelling ours that came
his way. Those who knew him were care
full to circle around the fields and strike the
road again at a safe distance. Bull was the
four-legged king of the highway. e.
JIM. French's wild ANIMALS went home
to Detroit the other day, and French took
them to his farm, on that same road, to
wiEter. A lively panther, in being trans
ferred from one cage to another, broke
loose from his keeper and ran. He took
the road. He first looked into black
smith shop and glaredat the forge fire, and
showed his teeth to the smith. The smith
hurled red-hot horse shoe at him, at
which the animal scampered off. The next
sign of life on the road was the farmers
house. Bun evidently thought he had
soft thing in despised city dog. lie went
over the fence with a bound and caught
the panther. The farmer placidly watched
the proceedings from his porch. 1t was a
lively fight-so lively that the combatants
could not be seen through the cloud OF
dust that they raised. The farmer became
little anxious. AT length all was silent
and the dust blew away. There lay Bull
frightfully clawed and stone dead. He
was pulled out of all dog shape. The
farmer saw the other dog trotting off I'M
scratched. and thought it very strange.
He soon knew all about it, though, when
the menagerie men came looking for their
pet. They succeeded in catching him a
little way on. 1t would be interesting to
know what Bull thought about two sec
onds after he caught the panther. g.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1874-12-10


A PRovIDKNTIAI. MAN.-This title now
justly belongs to physician who has add
ed to the list of mediciHes new remedy,
which appears to include all that IS most
valuable in the old pharmaeop9ia, and not
to include any of the drawbacks with
which the so-called specifics of the Facul-
ty are chargeable. The Providential man
is DIR. JOSEPH WALKER. of California,
whose VINEGAR BITTERs have achieved,
in the short space of two years, degree
of popularity never before attained by any
advertised preparation in this country.
We have too much confidence in the
shrewdnessi of the American people to
suppose that this sudden. and surprising
celebrity is the outgrowth of delusion.
Indeed, we have reason to know that it is
founded ON innumerable and well anthem
ticated cures of almost all the bodily ills
that flesh is heir to. Not the least among
the merits of the famous Tonic and Res
torative. is its entire freedom from alcohol
as well as from all mineral drugs. 1t is
composed exclusively of rare vegetable
extracts. -H -- So
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1874-12-10
SmOthered i'm a Coffin.


The exceedingly narrow escape from be-
ing buried alive land it was a case of
smothering in. a eoffin) experienced by a
young woman in Montreal, last week,
ought. perhaps to go far towards neutral
iZing the opposition which the cremation
lists are encountering. 1t appears that the
lady was taken suddenly i'll, and, after two
days sickness, was pronounced dead by
the attending physician. Three days af-
terward the body was observed TO be in a
remarkable state of preservation, but the
funeral was proceeded with. When the
procession arrived at the cemetery the
coffin was removed to the Morgue in order
to crafty the wishes of bosom friend OF
the deceased, who had come a long dis
lance to take a last farewell. The request
was complied with, and the coffin-lid I'M
screwed, when, to the horror of all, the
corpse was found to be lying on its side,
the head twisted around facing upper
most, the grave clothes disarranged, while
the left arm was drawn up as though to
support the body, as if the unfortunate
woman had been leaning on it in an in-
eifCctual and terrible struggle for breath.
The scene was heartrending in the eX-
IRENE. aud the unfortunate husband Of the
deceased gave way to the widest mani
festations of grief. Another gentleman,
with bis wife and her sister, who had been
burying child, happened to be present !;
the ladies were so overcome by what they
had seen as to become hysterical. They
were speedily removed to a hotel where
restoratives were applied. 1t is supposed
the deceased had been lying in trance,
and was brought to life through the jolt
ing of the hearse while on the road to the
cemetery. The name of the victim is sup
pressed for manifest reasons, but there ap-
pears to be no reason for doubling the
truth of the report. .. .... -. F.. a.
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an increased glare over the heavens. There
was little or no thunder. When the vio-
lent and destroying gust came, IL lasted, il
is said. no longer than minute and a
half. Then followed such torrents of rain
rs are rarely seen, and but little time
elapsed till almost the entire population OF
the town was on the streets. Flight. con-
fusion, CONSERVATION and wailingl There
was no sleep IN Tuscumb.a that night,
save the sleep of death.
- EXTENT OF THE LOSS.
Ny sketch, necessarily hasty and desul
tory, has given no adequate idea of tbelo;s
or Of the suffering which would follow but
for the generosity of sympathizing CON-
munities, whose contributions have al
ready begun TO arrive. 81.
The poor and the well-to do have lost
by the disaster, but the poor are in this re-
spect in the majority, and their effects hay.
ing all vanished at the beginning of winter,
they have nothing to depend upon in fu-
! ture of need. find the town and country
in very poor condition, and on thiss ae.
count, think the more aid will have to
come from abroad. Money. especially, is
required to rebuild for winter, though
provisions and. clothing are needed as
well. 1t is an exceedingly moderate est
miate to say that the loss to property, rea
and personal, could not be repaired witt
less than $3.50, 900.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1874-12-10
Changing the Color Of Flowers.
An Il vxrites kEE7loNxa,-s ,,f q Violet

color when eXpoSedto the fumes of a cigar
assume green tint, all the more decided
IN proportion TO their original brightness.
Tins Is well eXcmplified in the case of the
violet thlaSpa, or iberis umbellatta. and of
the lulienne, or heSperis matronaliS. The
alteration Is due to the ammonia OF tobae-
co. Starting from this point. the Italian
professor, l.. Gabba. has-aS we learn from
the J0e17satof the French Central Soejltz,
Of Horticlttsrs-madea series OF expert
ments in order TO determine the effect of
ammonia on the colors of various plants.
Pouring a little ammonia into a III lte. and
placing funnel over il, the professor in
sertS the flower in the tube of the latter.
In this way blue, violet, and purple flow
ers become OF fine green color: deep
carmlne-colored fiowers, such as ninkS.
become black; white blossoms. yellow
and so on: but the most curious effects arn
produced on parti-colored flowers, such rs
red and white, when the former color Is
changed 10 green and the latter becomes
yellow. Another remarkable example WAS
that of the fuehsias with white ana red.
flowers, which became yellow, blue and
green. When the colors have been thus
changed, if the blossom be dipped in pure
water il will retain the artificial color for
several hours, and will afterwards return
gradually TO its natural tint. Another
curious observation of Professor Ca b. is
that asters, which are naturally without
scent, acquire an aromatic odor under the
influence of Ammonia. The same flowers
of violet color become red when sprink-
led with water containing nitric acid and
if enclosed in a wooden box and exposed
TO the action OF hydro-chloric gas. viii in
six hours become of fine cafmine color.
which they willpreserve if first dried in ]
dark place and kept dry in the shade.' -
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1874-12-10
Two Little Girls Captured from the
"A o. Indians. .a

The following is an extract from an Off
cial dispatch of Colonel Miles. Itreters to
the girls whose rescue from the Indians
was announced some time ago:
During the fight two white girls were
recaptured from the Indians. 1t appears
that these sisters, Adelaide and Julia Ger
man, aged five and seven years, respective
ly, were captured in Kansas en- route from
Georgia to Colorado. They state that
their father, mother, brother and one sis
ter were murdered, and that they and two
older sisters were kept prisoners. They
have no positive knowledge of their sis
ters' whereabouts. Their story of woe and
suffering is simply too horrible to relate.
They were almost naked and nearly
starved. They are ROW under the charge
of Surgeon Waters, and will receive every
care and attention. and when strong en-
ough to endure the journey will be for
warded to LeavenwOrth. /" L most earn
G tly recommend that ample annual pro-
vision be made for these children by the
Government out OF the annuity apprepria-
ton for the behefit of the Cheyenne In
dams" General Pope, in forwarding this
statement, heartily cOncurs in Colonel
Miles's recommendation,
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1874-12-10
Practical Charity.

There is in the city of New York an edu-
cational and industrial society, conducted
by women, which asserts itself as worthy
institution, not only for what il proposes,
but for that which it accomplishes. Ii is,
that is to say, practical organization.
There is a vague notion in the minds OF
many that women, as class, are not
gifted with business capacity. That they
are ideal, emotional in their character, and
these only. We shall not stop to make
our argument upon this, as we believe,
mistaken view, but present, in brief, some
evidence of what in this particular case
they have done, the testimony of facts.
The prime objects of this society were to
give employment to women and to inn
prove the service of the household, two
distinct but cognate ideas. In all our
cities there are large number of women
who are actually earning but scanty sub
sistence. To improve their condition is a
laudable desire but there are also very
large proportion of families either really
or supposedly dependent upon servants
for the working condition of the house
hold. To give better service, then, Is one
mode of improving the condition OF
women, the employer and the employed.
The society began by giving employment
to women in sewing. So far so good, but
this did not meet the entire case. Instruc-
ton was then given in bookkeeping, and
classes formed for the training of govern
esses. - .- .- Hl .efl.s.7 or. q e.
After a while it became certain that
these measures did not occupy the whole
field. The society undertook to train
girls in the knowledge of house-work.
During the last year there have been in
structed and sent to places of employment
1900 seamstresses. 200 domestic servants,
houskeepers, etc, ninety-five boOk-keep-
ers, fifty-four photographers. And in the
meantime these pupils have been furnish
ed with pleasant rooms, books and music.
This is charity which is perfect in con-
ception and wise in the working out 1t
fits persons for useful labor, and then sets
them to work. 1t is said, and with a good
degree of truth, that American women
avoid domestic service. But, if they can
be taught how properly to perform it, they
will at once secure good wages and gener-
Gus treatment. 1t is possible that some
women are Indifferent to the feelings and
welfare of servants, but, on the Other
hand, there are many who are dominated
by them. What is wanted is, knowledge
and self-respect in the domestic, and kind
ness and appreciation on the part of the
employer. which latter will almost invari-
ably be secured by the former. The New
York society has entered upon a work
worthy Of all commentator, and its sue
cess appears to have been satisfactory.
Win the example, on both sides, find APP
proval and imitation ?-ProUideace r. ~
TO7tyu1L
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1874-12-10

The farce ended when the anxious parent
took the little creature to an imaginary
doctor in the audience, and was brought to
realizing sense of his weakness while
there. Gold dug by the handful was made
scorching hot IN Che pockets of the finders.
and then particularly Susceptible youth
was made to personate Henry Ward Beech
err. He pompously buttoned his coat to
the chin, struck theatrical attitude, and,
in measured tones, took his text from the
ssthirty-first chapter of st. Luke: They
shall Nv to the mountains of Hepsidam,
where the lion roareth and the whang-
doodle mourneth.''' This he followed
with pious exhortations, which were cut
short in full flow by word from the lady
in charge. The party then found pigeons
in their clothes, and afterward pulled their
cheeks to whistle, but the fiat had gone
forth and no sound could be made. Next
the troupe turned soldiers and exchanged
volleys with an army of F'renchnien. They
loaded and fired, then fought with dubbed
muskets. and finally, at touch from Miss
De Montford, fell dead or grievously
wounded. One poor fellow, with a bay.
onet thrust in the side, pressed his hand;
to the wound and writhed as if in agony
The mutilated men were next made &c
arise and limp about as if just Gonzales
cling, but as the music changed they insen'
sibly quickened their motions and soon
were dancing frantically to the great
amusement of those watching them. The
! final experiment was making each subject
Imagine himself marketman, in specia
line of business, and forcing them to cry
at the same time the merit of their wares
] The audience remained attentive to thu
last; and when the final bow was made
few could think that two hours had sc
quickly passed.
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IndispItable Evidence.

rr.Et ST. ELMO, ILL.,, July S, 1874.
II. V. PIERCE, NJ. D., Buffalo, n. VI
wish to add my testimony to the wonderful
curative properties of your Alt. Ext, or
Golden Medical Discovery. / have taken
great interest in this medicine since first
used it. / was badly afflicted with dyspepsia,
liver deranged and an almost perfect prostra-
ton of the nervous system. SO rapid and
complete did the Discovery effect perfect
cure that it seemed more like magic and
perfect wonder TO myself and since that time
we have never been without a bottle OF the
Discovery and Purgatiye Pellets in the house.
They are. a solid, sound family physician in
the house and ready at all times to fly to the
relief of sickness-without charge. We have
never had doctor in the honse since we first
began the use of your Pellets and Discovery.
i have recommended the use OF these medi-
cines in several severe and complicated cases
arising from, as l thought an impure state
of the blood, and in no one ease have they
failed TO more than accomplish all they are
claimed TO do. / will only mention one as
remarkable, (thOugh / could give you doz-
ens).' Henry Roster, ftIrniture-dealer, of this
place, who was one of the most pitiful objects
ever seen, his face swollen out of shape, scales
and eruptiOns without end, extending 10 his
body, which was completely covered with
blotches and scales. Nothing that he took
seemed to affect it a particle. FINALLY Undue
ed him to try few bottles of the Golden Med
ical Discovery, with daily use of the Pellets,
assuring him it would surely cure him. He
commenced its use some six weeks since,
taking two Pullets each night for week then
one each night, and the Discovery as directed.
The result is, to-day his skin is perfectly
smooth, and the scaly eruptions are gone. He
has taken some seven or eight bottles in all,
and considers himself cured. This ease had
bafiled the skill ofour best physicians. Messrs.
Dunsford & Co., druggists, of this place, are
selling largely of your medicines, and the de-
mand steadily increases, and they give per-
feet satisfaction in every case.
Respectfully, w. II. CHAMPLTN,d
-.ss .tlsr-5r-.4E u Agent Am. Exp. Co.. Z
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1874-12-10

THE GREAT FAvoRITEl-The popular
hill Cure of the age!! Composed of pure
and simple drugs, Wiihoft's Tonic has long
held the highest place in the long line Of rem
edies for Chills and Fever. 1t is not only An
t-Periodic but is Anti-Panic, for ii curtaiIs
the heavy expense OF doctors visits, where
friendIv calis are all itemized in the account
current. A penny sayef is penny gained,
and saving It in this way adds to health md
comfort. Try Wnhofl's Tonic as certainty
and you will never regret il. WHEELeGK,
FINLAY & Co, Proprietors, New Orleans.
For SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
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The Prettiest Woman in View York, Mi

K, wen known in our fashionable society for her
distin0ce appearance and beautiful complexion, was
once sallow, rough-skinned girl chagrined at her
red, frecked face She pitched into Hagan's Magnolia
Balm and is now as pretty in complexion as she is
charming in manners This article oyercomes reckles,
tan, salowness, moth patches, ring marks etc, and
makes one look ten years younger than they Mag
nola Balm for transparent complexion, and Lyons
Kathairon to make the hair plentiful luxuriant soft
and delicate have no rivals. The Katharon prevents
the hair from turning gray eradicates dandru and is
the best and cheapest dressing in the world.
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Quaint Letter from MIR. Lincoln.

The Binghamton IN. " Times prints
a copy of an original letter of President
Lincoln, now in the possession of Hon.
Henry r. Mygatt, of Oxford, in that State,
to whom it was given by the confidential
clerk of the Secretary of War soon after it
was written. 1t reads as follows:
.s..H EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON, Nov. II, 1861.
Hon. Secretary Of Var; .-
MY DEAR SIR: / personally wish Jacob r.
Freer of New Jersey to be appointed colonel for
a colored regiment, and this regardless of
whether he can tell the exact shade of Julius
Casar's hair.
Yours, truly, A. LINCOLN.
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Caution.

q On account Of the popularity of the
Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machines, par
ties have been largely engaged in ,pur,
chasing old and secondhand machines OF
that make, and Imposed upon The public
by selling them IS new machines. The
Wheeler & Wilson Company begs to ad
wise the public that any one desiring t
buy their secondhand machines can b.
supplied by that Company direct, on bet
ter terms than others can afford them
and be assured of what they are buying
Address 10 -t.. -r
WHEELER & WILSON MFG CO.,
coz Rr,n nNrAN NFv Ynrr