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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1875-10-14
Vol. XXI. Whole No. 1880. No. 30.
Use Of Stimulants by Women.l

very iaIge majority of the ladies OF my
own acquaintance on the other side, who
are a fair sample perhaps of the ladies liv-
/ ing in London society, have acquired the
habit of using wine, table beer, stout, and
frequently whisky ana brandy, to a large
extent. thuk, owing to the mistakes on
the part of my own profession in the ad-
vice which they have given. The result is
that the babies OF the present generation
are never sober from the earliest per iod of
their existence until they have been wean-
| ed. This is shocking statement for me 10
make, but | should not be doing my duty
mere unless were to make it as broadly
and strongly as that. lt is a simple fact.
The mothers blood, practically, is entirely
IN common with that of the child. You
know perfectly IL a mother takes even an
ordinary dose OF such medicine as castor
oil, II will very often affect the baby more
than it affects the mother; that one has TO
De exceedingly careful in prescribing for
mothers simply on that ground. Now,
what does that simple fact with which all
you mothers are familiar show? Why, IL
shows this that the soothed condition OF
the body after the mother has taken half "a
pint OF beer IS really the first stage of
drunkenness in that child. When hear a
mother telling me that whenever she takes
"A little whisky and water or brandy and
water because the child is fractions and
she finds that her milk agrees with it bet
ter, am obliged to ask her if she knows
what she is doing; il she knows that she
Is simply making herself the medium for
distillng into her babes system almost the
whole OF that spirit which she takes into
her own; and whether she is aware that
that soothed condition of the child Is really
the first stage OF drunkenness The fact
i. the baby Is only the infinitely more sen
sitive extension of the mothers system;
and Is more likely than any other part of
the mothers system TO receive the things
which are injurious that are taken through
the medium of the mothers diet. Well.
now, ladies bear that in mind when you
are told to take wine, or beer, or brandy;
understand tnat you are merely distlliug
that VINE, spirit, and beer, into your Chiid'S
frame; that the very mold which that child
IS to preserve for the rest of its lite is be-
ing constructed out OF blood that is alco-
hoized-out of a condition of the system
In which intoxCation is the real, substan-
tai eIment for the first twelve months of
It's growth. | ask those ot you who may
have thought il your duty to recommend
young women who DO not know better
than to take those things whether that is
not grave and important fact for you to
think oE-lDr. Edmunds, in Health Re
former.
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Forcible Entry.
FROM the Burlington Hawk I've

FROM the Burlington Hawk Rye
1t happened out on South hili. nine
thousand miles from Maple street. The
man said II We located il an, where nc4r
Maple street bed cut our lung, ont. aud
although we dearly love the truth. W,
love our lite more, and have therefore
violated the truth at least seycnlv-iive
times in locating this item. in order to
save our liic, which is dear To IN
munitv that we love 10 serve. Wei,
the mans wife had taken no the car
pet in the bath-roop the day before. aud
put all the crooked tacks in saucer
and put IL on chair. II is "A marvellous
thing why women will always save
tacks that come out OF the carpet, al
though il Is matter OF record that oIt
OF the countless millions OF tacks thus
laid by, not one was ever used again
save in the soles OF the bare masculine
feet. They, the tacks, not the feet, are
slowed away in saucers up on high
shelves, In dark closets, and in all sorts
OF fout-oi-the-wav and uuheard of places
And on these dusty perches they remain
until the cOrroding hand oil time, and
dust, and spider webs, and dead tlie-.
aud flakes of whitewash, and old bits OF
rosin, and chunks of sealingwaX, and
old steel pens, and similar accumula-
tions, have filed the saucer 10 overflow
ing, when il l. taken down and thrown
away by the woman, who petuiantly
wonders who under the sun pat ali that
trash in he saucer and stuck it up here.
And nine times out OF ten she charges
the crime on her husband. The tenth
IN I.Eiura. : rho bir..I ntrl
And always, before the saucer of crook
il stuck around for three or tour DAYS ON
chairs and in corners Of the room, spill
ing out occasional tacks on the carpet Of
every bedroom in the house which fill
the masculine soles with agony, and
darken The air of the bedroom with mar
tislic but iorclble profanity. Nothing
is SO painful as crooked tack in the
middle of ones foot. A broken heart
doesn't hold half SO much anguish, and
a boil is blessing in comparison.
This man who lives so far from Maple
street had a splendid bath, and when he
had rubbed his skin into a glow with IA
crash towel as rough as pigs back, he
gathered his socks, and backing up to
the only chair III the room, sat down to
put them on.
Every tack i'll the saucer saw him
coming down.
Every last tack smiled in anticipation
of the denoument and stood on lis
head aud reached for him.
Every last solitary individual aud coll
lective tack fetched him, got him and
held to him.
He dropped his socks and rose from
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OPHELIA.

Meath where the lilies on the placid stream,
Like : m upon Night bosom siar-like CLEAN,
,iy troubled heart shA.l rest;
And weeping willow, De- niiug DER my tomb
shall keep thr secret Il IN silent gloom
Iha; shroui, my aching brea.i.
stream thou art warmer than hi. princely
heart.
Kinder art thou thsn the cold ruthless part
- pitilrss he plays;
Nainly and OF I've b'ni In prayer above,
But vainly praying for his tardy love
o cheer Iny lonely days.
At early morn I've bent the knee in prayer,
Ny orison- have tlled the twilight air.
Through all the vanished years;
And still 4 suppliant unanswered.
In silence wait hi presence TO draw nigh.
And stay the starring tears.
Yet must tarry. and uuloyed repine.
stsll hope 'gainst hope to call the guerdon mine,
And deem it still afar.
Mine BE- the loss. his loss maybe. but gain;
For ali too well low. to cause him pain,
Augat Of his life 10 mar
In silence have loved and worshiped,
And silll IN silence viii | seek bed
Deep IN the chilly stream.
Hear;-brcaking anguish for my lin atone,
aud NV secret e'er shall rest alone
Meath where the lilies CLEAN.
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The Value of Good Newspapers.

EMERSON di>courSes in this wise:
'Shpw Us an intelligent family OF
boy, and girls, and we shall show Won
a iami where newspapers and period.
lcHl~ are plentiful. Nobody. who has
been without these silent private tutors.
can Know their educational power tot
good and tor evil. Have YOU never
'hou2ht OF the inuumcrable topics OF
discussion which they suggest at the
breakfast table, the most important
public measures with which, thu, early,
our children become iumiliarly ac-
qnhnted; great phiIanthIopic question
OF the daN, to which uucou>ciou>ll their
attention is awakened, and the general
spirit Of Intelligence which is evoked hy
these qu,et visitors; ANYTHING that
mike, home pleasant, cheerful and chat
ty, IhIHs the haunt, of vice, and the
Thousand and one avenue, of tcmpt4-
ton, should certainly be regarded,
when We consider it, influence on the
mad Of the young is a great moral aud
social blessing
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1875-10-14

SWIMMING FOI; \ NAGER.-Miss Beck
wths feat OF swimming from London
bridge To Greenwich was on Saturday
ecliP>ed by that Of Miss Emily Parker who
swain from London bridge To BldckwaiI.
distance OF nearly seven miles, in one hour
and thirty-hve minutes thus winning bet
OF jO( 10 3Ot laid against her The swim
mer is a sister TO Henry Parker, the cele-
orated swimmer, and is just under fifteen
years Of aye. Taking the water little to
the east of the bridge at 80 on the first OF
rather slow ebb, amidst the cheers OF
thousands of persons, the fair swimmer at
once commenced a steady chest stroke,
which she maintain ed to the finish. lmmc-
diately after the start the row boats, to the
number of about 100 crowded round the
;" INNER. and, despite the efforts of the
Thames police, remained - close To her
durlug the whole journey at times 10 cause
her >I'uc !lltle Inconvenience Al 40
Harry Parser "utcI- the water and SWAN
with his sister Ia Black wall Pier. which
was reached at : 70. The swimmer on re-
turning on board the steamer was cheered
She did not seem at all exhausted but re-
p"tt"diy kissed her hand in response to
the hearty cheers with which she was
= ccted. Daring the whole OF the Journey
the crews of the vessels that were passed
q DIVIDED the rigging and heartily cheered
the swimmer London Times.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1875-10-14

AN AFFECTING SCENE.-During the re-
cent war poor fellow was brought in with
his right arm dangling like an empty coat
sleeve at his right side. 1t bad been shat
tered near the shoulder, and apputation
was pronounced unavoidable. He bore
the painful operation without a groan or
murmur. although cold drops Of agony
stood on his trembling flesh An hour or
two alter his arm was amputated he called
the surgeon to his side and said:
IL should like to see my arm if you have
no objection"
None in the world replied the sur
geon, ''ii you desire it,"
The anputated limb was brought to hIm
and the poor fellow pressing the cold hand
in hi, left, exclaimed with tears i Ia his
eyes:
Farewell old friend. You and l have
been tOgeth many a day. but now We
must part. You were always a good friend
to me, and shall never find such anoth-
er."
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19oetrp.
The Heritage.

BY JAMES Russell LOWELL.
The rich mau's son inherits land,
And piles of bricN, aud stone. and gold;
And he inherits soft white hands,
And tender flesh that fears the cold,
Nor dares 10 wear garment old;
\ heritage, 4 seems to me.
one scarce would wish TO hold in fee.
The rich mans son inherits cares;
The bank mly break, the factory burn,
A breath may burst hi. bubble shares.
And soft white hands could scarcely earn
\ living that would serve his turn,
4 herii age. u seems to me,
One would not wish TO hold IN fee.
Wha, does the poor mans son inherit;
stout muscles and sinewy heart,
he ,lthy frame, hard Ter spirit;
king Of two hands. he does his part
In every useful toll aud art;
\ heritage. II seems to me,
\ king lHi4 4ht wish 10 hp,d in fee.
What does the poor mans son inherit!
Wishes o'erjo,ed win humble things,
A rank adJudScd by toil-worL merit,
Content hat from enjoy ncnl springs,
A heart that in hi, labor sings;
4 heritage, n seems TO me.
\ King might wish to hold in Zee.
hat does the poor IN IN son lnherus
\ patience learned by being poor;
Courage, n sorrow come. 10 bear IL;
\ iclioS feeling that is sure
To make the cute Ist. bless hi. door;
\ heritage. IL seems to me.
\ King might wish e. hold in fee.
o rich man'> son, there i, Il toll.
And with all on r level stands;
Large charity doth never soil.
Rut ouly soften, son wuite hands
This i the best crop from this lauds-
herltrg It seem, 10 me,
Worth being rich TO hold IN fee.
% poor mans son. scorn not thy state:
here = worse wearine>s than thine.
In merely being rich and great;
Ioi only give, thee soul TO shine,
And MAKES Tcst fragrant and benign;
A heritage, II zee H. 10 me-,
W Orth b lns poor 10 hold IN fee.
Both heirs 10 The same six feet Of sod.
Are equal in the earth At last.
Both children Of the same dear God.
Prove uuc 10 your hrir>hip vast
By record Ola well Il lci past
\ heritage. Il seems to ne.
Wei worth iiic 10 hold IN lee.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1875-10-14

A clergyman, meeting little boy of
his acquaintance, said, This is quite a
stormy day, my son?' Yes. sir answer
ed the boy. this is quite wet rain The
clergyman, thinking to rebuke such hyper
boie, asked II he ever knew OF any other
than wet rain i never knew personal
~ OF any other, returned the boy. but
have read in a certain book OF time when
It rained fire and bnmstOne, and guess
that was not very wet rain
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1875-10-14

Limit Your Wants.-Limit your wants,
estimate their cost, and never exceed it
taking pains always to keep it inside of
your Income Thus you will secure your
lasting independence. Young men think
OF this. A great deal of the happiness of
your lives depends upon it, After having
made your money, spend it as you choose.
honestly but be sure you make il first.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1875-10-14

"A man who had spite against
neighbor, took advantage of the latter's
death and burial to write on his tombstone
with red chalk, the following epitaph:
Here lies his body For his soul
You'll have to search deeper holev'
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1875-10-14

No, gentlemen OF the Jury, thurd cred
an eloquent advocate the other dav in
Denver Court, this matter is for his honor
to decide, who sits there sleeping so beau
tifnlly." His honor opened both ewes and
his mouth and said An owing to your
narcotic speech SIR
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1875-10-14

A country paper speaking of catch
Of fishes says some of them were ''slap-
pefs Snapper" is the comparative of
the word ''whopper." As: positive 'whop-
per- comparative 'slapper.' superlative
'soca adulager'
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1875-10-14

When a Missouri engineer ditched his
:rain ne family asked: did it kill any one
who parted his hair in The middlef" They
answered that three such We're lying dead
Then die happy" he sighed, and was
seen no more.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1875-10-14

With wicked intent the Detroit Tribune
says: "A circus stopped In Rhode Island
last week and canvsssed the whole State,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1875-10-14

Learn thoroughly what you do learn.
be it ever so little, and you may speak it
With confidence A few clearly defined
facts and ideas are worth whole library
of uncertain knowledge.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1875-10-14

Marriage is the one thing in which a
mistake is lafal. In other affairs expert
e,cc NAV profit one, but in marriage wis
dom lies in foIethougbt.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-09-10
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
John Brady is Killed at Rochester.
The Lillyhridge Barn also Destroy
cd.

On Thursday night last this vicinity
was visited by Il severe rain storm, ac-
cOmpamcd with much lightning. No
dam; &c was done here. further than the
''WaIling out" caused by the rapid flow
Of the water. Farther east in this coun-
ty, however, the storm seems to have
increased in intensity, and resulted in
the obstruction OF lite and property. We
anneNthc account OF the St. Joseph Ga
zctte, rs being more complete than any
we colld obtain by hearsay:
y Rochester the storm is reported to
have Teen terrific, there being scarcely
an intant'a iutcrInis*ion between the
flashes, and the rain falling in torrents.
Aitc' the storm had subsidCd some
particSpaSsing along the road about
ouc-foUth Of Il mile north OF Rochester,
found tie ~l.feIess body of John Brady
on the ground; ne lay on his back, with
his hanls folded over his breast and his
features as calm as if sleeping. His
death, while evidently instantaneous,
had lrllEir Is carefully arranged III
tnrm ash prepared by loving hands for
burial. lis hat had been torn IL shreds
and lay I few yards from him. Mr..
Brady was & MAI about forty years Of
ace, 4 carpenter by trade, and was
wclI-kntwa TO many of the citizens Of
this and adjoining counties. We be
licve he ias two daughters residing il
this city, and L son who lived with him.
During the same storm the fine barn
Of Mr.. LilybriHme, situated One-half mile
west of Rochester, was struck by light
ning and entirely consumed. This WAS
probably Of the very best barns III
Andrew COUNTY; was new last spring,
and sufficiently valuable t. carry an i'll
suronce 4 two thousand dollars, Mr..
Liilybri6.e also loses heavily by the
destruction OF the contents OF the barn,
which. we understand. was wholly I'M
insured.
A~yaluablc horse belonging to Mr..
John HozO, en- route from Kansas 10
Iowa onavisit. was killed during the
same storm between Rochester and I'm
ion Star.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-09-10
Weakly anG Sick Persons.

Many persons who are weak and
sickly at dis season OF the year are at Il
loss to know what will restore their
health. 1t has lately been found by eX-
p~erience that the use of Speer's Port
Grape Wine when taken in moderate
doses is one of the best reStoratiyes
known. Physicians, clcrgymcn and
temperance advocates should encourage
the use of the Port Grape. Wine, and
thus aid the cause OF temperance and
moderation. It is especially recon-
mended to families for It's purity, cx-
quisitc flavor AMI healthy properties.
Medical men certify to It's valuable
medicinal powers. Mr.. Speer has been
for years engaged in preparing and per-
fecting this wine, and il requires u four
years process before it is fit for market.
N. Y. Baptist.
Our druggists haye procured some
direct from the Vineyard. 1t is excel
lent for females to use, especially for
those with nursing infants.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-09-10
Toilet Sets at Mrs. BuSkirkS.

Mr.. j. M. Boyles, living about three
miles east of Whitesville, in this county,
has had some sale bills struck tor the
sale of his personal property on the 18th,
and is making preparations 10 start
with his family for Oregon about the
Goth. He expects to locate at Cool Bay.
He has been Il resident OF Andrew cOun-
" for about twenty-four years, and was
a very worthy industrious man. Success
to him.
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School Meeting.
persons

The meeting Of the citizens Of Savan-
nah 10 nominate School Directors. to be
elected the l1th inst, called to order,
and elected :. Z. Scciv, President, and
j. G. HonnoId, Secretary. Capt. Mer-
Ger stated that there were four Directors
to be elected. On motion of Capt. Mer-
Ger, a committee consisting of Judge
Rohrer, Capt. Mercer. Il. NJ. Danford,
Sam'l Frodsham and ". l.. Sargent,
was appointed to retire and consult. aud
present to this meeting the names of
four suitable persons for the Office of
School Directors OF this Di>tric5. The
Committee. atter consultation, presen-
ted the names of W. 5. EarlS,. j. A.
Sanders, Abe DObbs and 3. NJ. Dan
ford. On motion the action OF the Com
mi;tee was adopted and the gentlemen
named were declared the nominees Of
this meeting. On motion, Capt. Mer-
Ger, Perry Buis and Sam'l Frodsham,
were appointed a committee to see that
tickets were printed. On motion the
Secretary was instructed to furnish the
papers with a copy ofthese proceedings.
On motion adjourned.
S. Z. SEELY, President,
JIG. UONNOLD, Sec'y.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-09-10

y large stock of Srhool Requisites at
Coopcr-N Grecnlee's; such rs Books,
Writing Paper, Copy Books, Plain
States, Rubber Cushioned Noisele>s
States, Reward Cards, Notices, Book
stops, Pencils, Pens and Holders, Inks,
Chalk Crayons, DC, Adopted Series of
School Books to Districts. changing
from Wilson's and National, Ut Intro
duction and Exchange Rates. 47w5
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-09-10
Something New and Beautiful.

At the Weat-End Millinery Establish
mcnt Mrs. Busll:rk received on Tues
day last 4 splendid assortment OF Ladies
and Misses Hats. She has also Il full
line of Millinery Goods and Notion, open
for the insoection OF the ladies. and will
be continually receiving additions to the
same. no45tf
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-09-10
Sunday School Picnic.

BoLcKow. No, Sept. 9TH, 1875.
ED. REPUBLICAN Our Picnic and
sunday School Celebration for Barnard
Circuit, to be held on the old Camp
Ground. on September 18th, is postpon-
ed to the 18th.
A general invitation is extended to all.
ISAAC CHIVINGTON,
Pastor
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Collars and Cuffs at Mrs. Buskirks.

IIardy's Liniment, 50 successfully Us
el in the eur Of Big-IIcad and Fi>tula,
by Uncle Dave Moran a4d others, for
ale by l.. q. Wilkcrson.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-09-10

We can't say we are just exactly sat
isfcd with the way Stiles & Hardy do
their advertising. They don't advertise
much in the papers, and yet they are
selling q heap of goods, and candor
forces is 10 admit they have a fine store.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-09-10
ED>lNDlLE. Mo-. Sent. s, I,

Mr.. EDrroE:-By the request of Dr.
\. b. Brown and other friends, l viii
preach in his place at eleven o~'cIocl,
md also in the evening, the .hird SAB
bath in this month. Subject in fore
loon, Second Coming of Christi" in
he evening, Work Of the Holy Spirit
MOSEs WILSON.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-09-10

You viii find al the School Books
"@opted by tie County School Board at
!. &. WIlkerSon's, where they can lie
lad at Introductory and eXchangepriccs
nOlI3t
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-09-10

Fall Styles Of Millinery Goods Just re-
ccived at Miss Thompson's call and en-
aE.inc them. nol6tt
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-09-10

Pure Cider Ninegar-bcst kind-can
now he had at the Savannah Meat Mar
i;et, South side octhe Square. nofI
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-09-10

FHE firm of Poston & Austin, of The
4 Rosendale Mills, Rosendale, Mo,
was dissolved August IS, 1873. The
business will be settled 10y either party
at the mill office. The business must
be settled Immediately, and the debts
paid.
POSITION & AUSTIN.
Rosendale. Sept. 8, '75-4w.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-09-10

For pure Drugs, Chemicals, and
school Books, 20 to L. G.. Wilkersor,
successor to Sargent d Wilkcrson.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-09-10

All kinds of School Books used in tie
county are kept by l.. G.. Wilkerson.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-09-10

Farmers bring in your wood and sHb-
scrlbe for the REPUBLICAN.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-09-10

Fisher & Dailey's iiog-Cholera Mix
ture. for sale by l.. G. Wilkerson.
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eandrfr Go. Rfpublifan.
LOC4L BREVITIES.

New Hats at Mrs. Buskirks.
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\ lot ofoli papers tor sale at this Of
ice for 80 cents per 100.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-09-10

For first-class job work of al kinds
call ut the REpCHLICAN oilice.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-09-10

Beautiful Ribbons at Mrs. HUskirks.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-09-10

\ new lot OF fancy stationery at
PURNIANCE'S.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-09-10

Ladies Neck Ties at Mrs. Buskirks.