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The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1876-04-07
THE NOVELTY WORKS,
One of the Largest Manufacturing
Establishments in the West.
A Source of Pride to Every Citizen
of st. Joseph.

We wonderit the people of St. Joseph
generally are aware what au extensive
interest exists in the very heart of the
city; an interest which already stands
at the head Of our great manufacturing
enterprises. Of course we refer to the
Missouri Valley Novelty Works. This
great and growing enterprise is the re-
suit OF st. Joseph's inventive genius,
and is therefore decidedly home inter
est. 1t isbut Il few months since we
first heard of the IIarrisop Patent Com
bination Kitchen safe, Il simple article of
domestic furniture, invented and patent
ed by Mr.. j. Il. Harrison Of this city. 1t
took so we'll with the people that
Il prominent capitalist took an interest
in it, and the Missouri Valley Novelty
Works was organized for the purpose of
manufacturing of safes on Il large scale.
Success followed, and other capitalists
joined in, and to-day it is one of the
strongest institutions in the West. Mr.
+. NJ. Mahan is President, j. c. Ogden.
Secretary and Treasurer, and j. Is. Har-
rison, Superintendent. The Directors
are V. b. Buck, +. NJ. Mahan. j. c. Og-
den. and j. B. Harrison. Mr.. Charles
b. Alderich is foreman of the works,
and is one of the best and most compe-
tent mechanics in the country.
Lately, the building has greatly en-
larged. more machinery has been added
and new featuse, the
MANUFACTURE OF COFFINS
on an extensive scale has been introduce
ed. We lave lately visited the estab-
lishment, and were greatly surprised
and pleased at the beauty and finish OF
cotlins and caskets they are making. So
perfectly is the machinery used, that the
work far exceeds that from the very
best houses in the East. Rosewood i'm
itation and solid black walnut are the
styles manufa cturcd, and these OF every
kind are turned out with a rapidity that
will be sufficient to supply the entire
demands of the West as soon as the
trade is fairly established. As speci-
men of the perfection OF the work state
that by patient process. the impression
of the wood is taken in pains, and trans
fered to the coffin the grainer is at work
upon, so that the granting is actually the
imprint of the wood he desires to imi-
tate. In this way man can grain a
coffin every five minutes, and his work
is perfect into the bargain.
But we lave not time or space to en-
ter into minute description of this
wonderful establishment. 1t should be
visited By everyone, ,andMr.Mahan orMr
| Harrison will take pleasure in showing
visitors through. The ndertakers o
the Northwest wsll also find it to then
advantage to give it their attention ant
patronage.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1876-04-07
ALBERT E. HEAD.
Jumps Through a Window in the
Second Story of a Building.

On Monday night Albert f. Head, son
of B. j. Head who resides near Gra-
ham, in fit of mental arrangement,
came to the conclusion that there were
parties in the upper chamber ready to
take his life. He sprung through the
window carrying the sash with him and
landed in snow bank some twelve feet
below. He was dressed in his night
clothes and bare feet, his father and
brother who had been watching his
movement from below, ran out and
saw him rctreating. They followed his
track to town and woke some parties
who pursued him and captured him at
the barn of Henry McRoberts. lie was
very much chilled and feet slightly fro
zen, having made acircuit of three miles
in the most terrific snow storm we ever
witnessed. He has been in an insane
condition for several months, and on
this occasion imagined that the entire
community had combined together to
put an end to his existence. At the
present writing his fears have abated
but otherwise his mind is in about the
same condition ithas been for months.-
Graham Headlight.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1876-04-07

of which we spoke some time since,
has all vanished.
The tiitieth anniversary of the union
in the bonds of matrimony of Rev.
Anthony Clcmmens and lady was du-
ly observed at the residence of their
son, near Tangcant, Linn county.
Quite a pleasant time was enjoyed by
all. Mr.. Clemnscns has given up his
intention of returning to Missouri
next summer, and will stay at least
one more year in Oregon.
Since we commenced writing this
communication, we learn that three
new steamers from New York will be
here by the first of Nav, to take the
place of the line of which we spoke,
that ply between Portland and San
Francisco. This news gave satsfac-
ton to our people, especially TO the
travelling public.
Mr.. Editor, in your country do Won
have any mud. or is it all sunshine
and plenty Of dust? The latter we
seldom knew in March in your blus-
terry country.
Items Of interest are scarce, and
we feel somewhat nonplussed to
find anything of interest to write.
Political matters are assuming O
busincss-ltke air. Republicans, Dem.
ocrats. and Independents, will place
state and county tickets in the field
Some counties already have their
tickets out ready for the contest.
AS ever, yours, very truly,
II. w. MAcK1E.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1876-04-07

= IN FRANKLIN LODGE, No. 353, \ A.
4 OF. ~ a. NJ. meets first Saturday in
= ZACH month, at 10 A. NJ. All brothers In
. good standing are iraiernully invited to
us. jos. L. BENNETT " NJ
L. MCFADDEN. ScC'y.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1876-04-07
SOCIETIES..

|sga.,. T o. .. F.-Suyannah Lodge, no.
a3E; L. II, savannah, Mo, meets every
EVENING, ut Odd
fhFH Fellows Hall, ,northeast corner
Public Square. All members of the order
fd standing, visiting the city, are cordially
III t. meet with us.
j.. q. HONNOLD, y. g.
K. BRYAN, Scc'y. 29G
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1876-04-07

|lN i STANTON, AuctiOncer, will attend
all calls in this line with proInptncss and
action. nol5m3
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1876-04-07
Reconstructed,

Reconstructed.
In wagon made of willow
Wheeled once little maiden,
Ringets shining on the pillow;
Rolling homewarl treasures laden;
Like n boat upon the billow.
Ten years have fed. All, how missed her
When We left the village school!
But che said she'd be my sister
As We fingered by the pool;
And passionately kissed her.
Ten more fretting years renew it
Little wagon made of willow;
Loving eyes are bent to view it,
Loving hands adjust the pillow,
And we've fitted rockers to IL.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1876-04-07

"LETTERs. of administration were
granted to James L. Blair on the estate
of Francis Z. Blair, Jr.. deceased. val
ued at $780,"
The st. Republican copies the above
and takes occasion to pay the memory
of Gen Blbdr splendid and well deserv-
ed tribute. As Chairman Of the Military
Committee of the Honse at the begin
ming OF the war, member Of Congress,
three terms, a General in the army, and
afterwards United s, a&es Senator, he.
had the same opportunities to make
money that others seized upon and be-.
came rich thereby, but he died, as BEN
TON his friend and great exemPlar died.
q poor man. Only 5000,
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1876-04-07

The reidence of Mr.. Spinner, on the
West Savannah road, near the Andrew
county line, caught fire on Tuesday
night, and was bnrned to- the ground.
A valuable Newfoundland dog rushed
iato the flames and was burned to
death.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1876-04-07
MT. Calvary School Exhibition.

Mr.. EDIToR:-I was at grand
Etiquette at the Mt. Calvary School
House, March 31st. The patrons OF
that District took al active part in
exhibiting talent, good morals and
refinement. This gave credit to their
society, and the actors planted bright
laurcls on their brows, which should
be long remembered. 1t is to be hop
ed that such branches of education
and enterprises will Scs.-'aught
throughout the length and breadth Of
our land, as they are leading factors
of refinement and social reform, and
promote the advancement of cduca-
ton, industry and economy. That
benevolent society designs applying
the proceeds of their exhibition to
benevolent purposes by purchasing
books for their Sabbath School at
that place. AS have not space to
enter into details upon their pro-
gramme, l will copy the same:
Singing, by the Choir.
Grafton, by Dillon Bales.
Declarations, by James Rhoadrs, Jessie
Richardson and John Tilson.
Dialogue-Gentlcman or Monkey.
Singing, by Mr. j. Rhoades and Miss Matte
Taylor.
Declarations, by Miss Alice Tilson, Miss l..
Rhoades and Miss Belle TilsOn.
Dialogues-A Sell-Fashionable Dissipation
The Beggar Boy--That Naughty Boy-Don't Be-
lieye What You Hear.
Defamation, by Miss Matte Taylor and Miss
Molir Kellogg.
nialogae, Beware Of Widows.
singing, by the Choir,
Reading Western Blade" tTheMt Calvary
NewspaperD by Miss Matte Taylor,
Declamations, by W. w. Aldrish, James
Kellogg and e. W. Kellogg.
D.alogurs-IeminA' Noyel-Itagged Dick
A family not to pattern after.
a Sermon, Rev Wright Of IAdana, by Ross
Gee.
DiaicCIes-Appearance very Deceitful-How
to manage an Acting Charade.
Singing. by Miss Matte Taylor.
pialOgucs-Natural Selection-Old Times
Gone Blythe Bet
Defamation, by Dillon Bales.
Singing, by the Choir.
Second Scene-Minstels-was very diyerting;
all of which was conducted In splendid style and
was highly entertaining.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, years ago,
sent letter to the post-oflice Of a lady's
fair at Pittsfeld. On the first page he
wrote:
"Fair lady, whOsoc'e 'er thou art,
Turn this poor leaf with tenderest care,
And hush, oh, hush, tly beating heart
The one though lowest will be there"
On turning the ''poor leaf" over there
was found one dollar bill with some
verses. beginning:
Fair lady, lift thine eyes and tell,
If this isnOt truthful letter,
This is the one ~ thou lowest well,
And nought (0) can make me love 1t better"
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1876-04-07

|Lk-F. G. MATTEsoS supplies our citizens
with fresh MIX every morning Il evening.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1876-04-07
There is Dew for the Flow'ret. /.
BY THOMAS HOOD,

There Is dew for the flow'ret,
And honey for the bee;
And bowers for the wild-bird,
Aud love Tor you and me!
There, are tears for the many,
Anu pleasures for the few;
But let the world pass on, dear.
There's love for me and you'll
There Is care that will not leave us.
And pain that will not flee;
But on our hearth unaltered,
Sits Love, tween you and me!
Our love, II meier was reckoned,
Yet good it is and true;
IT'S half the world to me, dear,
It's all the world to yo,ll
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1876-04-07
AT'TORNE EYS.
BAKERY, &c.

&. SHEDRlCK, Eagle bakery, con!es-
tionrry and restaurant, west side OF the
r.. Parties furnished ON short notice. y,
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1876-04-07

"LET no gnilty man escape" The
evidence in the trial of Postman, Rush
& Co.. of Chicago, for whisky frauds,
reveals the most positive proof of guilt
on the part of defendants. 1t matters
not how respectable or honorable men
may hitherto have been, we insist that
the heaviest punishment should be in.
flicted for defrauding the government
out Of its rightful revenue.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1876-04-07

NJ NASONlC.-Savannah Lodge, No. Il ,
L. WI \. +. Il \. NJ. meets every thir,;
4 saturday in each month at O'Clock p M
"a u brothers in good standing are trater-
invited to visit Us.
l., Il. NJ. DANFORD, W. NJ.
Nv. JOY, Scc'y.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1876-04-07

|fANNAlI ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER, No
=. Meets in rcgular CpnvOcntion on the sec
Thursday of each month, ut I PM, and Oh
n Thursday ut 10 AN. All Companion
\! Arch MLsOns are invited to meet with us.
W. $. WELLS, lip.
|BRAYTON, Sec'y. nols
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-06-24
THE COURTs.
The Uses Wf Saetrepolitans

In the case of Heintz vs. Lynch, hon.
est John Lynch, in the Sixth District
Court, the people have had an oppor
tunity to speak through jury concern
ing Metropolitan interference with the
rights of citizens.
The facts in the case, as shown by the
petitioners evidence, ETC., are as fol-
lows:
Lynch owned some property in Hurst
Vile, in the upper part of town, which
he leased to one Chas. HeiDtz. Together
with his family he went and lodged with
Heintz for several months and, as the
latter complained, neglected to pay his
board and lodging. Result. a suit for
1919 against Lynch. Lynch, in revenge,
called in those State troops, the Metro
politans, and dispossessed and effectu-
ally routed Heintz
Apparently Heintz did not like the in
reference OF the Metropolitans, re-
belled and brought a suit for. damages,
saying that his premises had been spoil
ated, his crops destroyed and disposed
of, and his goods generally injured and
destroyed. A jury, after hearing the
evidence returned O verdict against
Lynch for $500, thus showing the value
Of Metropolitan interference.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-06-24
TAKE BACK THE MEAT AVE.
I DIa 1t with a brick.

About o'clock this morning dispute
arose at the corner OF Lafayette and
Galvez streets, between two gushing
females pamed Catherine Riley and
Honora Clarke, which terminated In the
latter being assaulted and cut In the
left side OF the head with a hatchet in
the the hands OF the former. The
wounded woman was conveyed to the
Charity Hospital for medical treatment.
Mrs. Riley was arrested and locked
up in the Central Station, where DEM
oCRAT reporter visited her and CLEANED
the following particulars: That some
months ago Mrs. Clarke had Mrs. Riley
thrown into durance vile forthe larceny
OF pulIet. The case was never tried,
and Mrs. Riley was released on bonds.
Since that time these two females have
not lived on very intimate terms.
and it appears that this morning these
two women's sons went to the sawmill
for the purpose OF gathering some chips,
and while there the boys entered into q
free fight. During the encounter Mrs.
Riley's boy, Frank, was cut In the head
Mrs. Riley, fearing that her beautiful
boy was getting the worst OF the fight,
came to his assistance; at the same time
Mrs. Clarke came UP to reinforce her
youngster.
The two women then had a .set-to,
and, as stated by Mrs. Riley, young
Clarke, thinking that his mother was
likely to be the vanquished party,
grabbed brick for the purpose OF let
ing Mrs. Riley have it. but the missile
missed it's intended work and caught
Mrs. Clarke on the Uranium.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-06-24
The Young Man Of the Herald.


Those who think the present pro-
prietor OF the New York Herdtd does
not know anything about polo playing
reckon without their host. That young
man has a long head; ii he lives. and
does not live too much at one time, ne
will make the Herald q greater paper
than 1t has ever been. His love oil sport
does not prevent him now from exer-
cising the most strict personal super.
vision of the vast establishment, and
giving studious and careful direction to
its tone and management He is by no
means insensible to the weight OF the
great influence and interests left under
his control, and he only follows In
herited traditions in seeking to make
great newspaper, rather than being
mentor or a preacher.
Yet he is q kindly fellow, and I do not
think it will be an unhappy day for Miss
Ida Nav fis it Ida or Edith? one or the
other). when she goes quietly to church
With him. and returns his wife. Few
vo,inr men could stand the test OF his
Enormous wealth and power. which
have been placed entirely unfettered in
his hands: almost infinitely greater
tam that held by any Prince Imperial
or heir-apparent. He, at least, has not
used them to the injury OF others, as
manv. even older men, would. On the
contrarv. he has exhibited, in enlarging
his staff and adding. to the resources OF
the Herald, extraordinary sagaclty. iore-
sight and judgment, and some Time IN
the future will, II l can read Physi-
ognomy, do more than this.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-06-24

ALBANY, June 1S.-Henry Richmond.
OF Buffalo, a son OF Dean Richmond,
has been staying at Congress Hall for
several days in the prosecution OF q
peace mission among the opposing
Democratic elements here. The affec-
ton which all parties entertained for his
father has served to secure for Mr.. Rich
mond at least,a a thoughtful considera.
tion among the disaffected leaders, and
intimations point strongly toward
general liarmonizing All whom he
visited claimed to be anxious to sink
personal feeling in order to secure the
man most likely to be successful in No
vember, but the question OF who that
man Is was not definitely settled. Sena-
tor Herman was here some days ago.
and used his persuasion to secure the
same end, and not without success, 1t
the vague intimations made by promi-
nent Democrats may be taken to mean
ANYTHING. The ticket with Tilden on 1t
at st. Louis may be supplemented by. o
gubernatorial ticket with one OF the
present disaffected on it here. That
unity and zeal is necessary to success is
freely admitted, and little hope OF re-
tanning the Liberal vote, except by the
exceptionally strong ticket at st. Louis,
is entertained.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-06-24
Memphis Appeal.l

memphis Appeal
A number of our best citizens con-
yened at the Office OF Judge Brown yes.
terday evening to hear the report Of
Capt. John COwdon on the subject OF
the gateway to the sea, and the reclama-
tion OF the Mississippi lowlands.. Judge
Brown presided over the meeting ana
Richard Rawlings acted as secretary.
After the reading Of the report, whlcn
was adopted, Col: A. J. Kellar and .. !.
Camp were appointed q committee 20
superintend the publication OF the re-
port In pamphlet form. Capt. Cowdon,
n his repOrt. discusses and shows the
impoesibflity Of ever obtaining an out
iet 81 more than twenty feet of water by
anv ,svstem OF dredging at the mouth Of
the Mississippi. He also shows that
uerpefaAi perrnanency cannot be claim
ed for any canal that may enter the
Nieeieslppi from the east side. He
elaboratoly discusses the -jetty system
in Europe a. there. applied 1t is utterly
unlike the Mississippi, and cannot Sc
cure the water this valley requires. He
next discusses the Baratarfa Canal,
showing that It Is the only route that
will be permanent and reliable, Afford
ing "a much water as any other Ameri-
can port. Capt. Cowdon closes his re.
mort BY showing that only by the outlet
svstefll can the lowlands be reclaimed.
Cant. Cowdon has given much time to
the investigation Of this subject. For
wears he has, through the columns OF
the Memphis press, labored to impress
ia importance upon the public MIND:
and his report should be carefully read
bv every resident Of the great Missis-
sfppi Valley.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-06-24
CITY ITEMS.

Jerry Sullivan, George Roust. John
Cadiff, Abraham Rosenstein, four
youths ranging from sixteen to twenty
years OF age, were pulled at the corner
Of Cont and Burgundy streets, by on
Ger Devlin, and lodged In the Third
Precinct, on the long charge-danger-
Gus and suspicious.
Edward Walker was, at the request OF
r. s.. Scott, arrested at the eerneF oi
3fuR s9u coliseum streets, aud inn
INJURED in the Second Precinct, charged
with being O dangerous character and
having property in his possession sup
posed to have been stolen.
About half-past one O'Clock Saturday
morning, an unknown white man at
tempted to enter the house at the cor
ner Of Louisiana avenue and st. Charles
street. On the approach OF the officer
the would-be burglar fed. Several shots
we're fired without effect.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-06-24

IAlDany AERu5.l
Rutherford b. Hayes took q seat In
Congress December. 1865, and was re-
elected at the close OF the term. He
ont making the slightest impression.
His mediocre abilities were recognized
by placing him on the Committee on
Private Land Claims and the Committee
on Library. Ohio was represented by
such men as Schenck, Delano, Bing-
ram. Ashley, Shellabarger ; all OF whom
made their mark during the exciting
reconstruction period-but Hayes was
never heard or thought OF. He was the
most infinitesiinal quantity that ever
took seat In Congress. SO slight an
impression did he make that, when his
nomination was announced In koches-
ter, q fellow member OF Congress
actually inquired who he wasl
Hayes was first nominated for Gov
ernor In 1867. The opposing candidate
was Allen Ct. Thurman, the present
United States Senator. The Republi-
can majority In 1866 was 1905; IN 1867.
Thurman reduced that majority to 1888.
with Hayes for his competitor. In 1868.
when Hayes was not in the Held. the
Republican majority went up to. Al, 42s.
In 1869. Hayes was renominated, this
time running against Pendleton, who was
nominated at q very late date, anu yet
his majority was only 751e. After that
the Republicans dropped man who
was SO dead a weight; and the result
was that their majorities went up again.
reaching 34,268 in 1879. Last year, In
order to placate the Liberals, Hayes was
taken again. He had the advantages OF
religious hatreds, of the financial issue,
and OF being the candidate. OF every
body and everything opposed to Ais
and yet he had a plurality over the lat
ter Of only 5544. ~.
He bartered the appointments for his
district. while in Congress, in perfect
contempt sof the rules for securing a
pure civil service; and in all things has
always behaved like an ordinary ma
chine politician, Of the regulation pat
tern.
And it is this man. without record
as statesman, without enthusiasm as
leader, and who owes his successes to
his opponents, that is now brought for
ward to quiet the Reform Republican
sentiment of the country, and to APP
pease the wrath Of the anti-Administra-
tion masses of the party!
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-06-24

Letter to the New 1ork Tlm60l
Three days after the failure OF the
Government to pay the interest On its
obligations he made his chief ounuCh .
present of 100000 francs, but ordered
the sum paid from the public treasury.
At one time he amused himself In his
harem for days at time, then won't to
building palaces, then passed agreeable
hours In counting over hts gold At one
time he took it into his head 70 nave
some wild beasts, and wanted some
tigers. Agents we're sent on at once.
Fearing to cause his majesty some dis
content, they sent off emissaries in every
direction, with orders to purchase With
out delay, and the result was the arrival
of fifty superb tigers ut about the same
time. But no sooner had they arrived
than the Sultan concluded that lions
were better suited to his palaces; the
tigers were exiled into Asia, and the
agents were once more sent out TO pur-
chase lions. Fifty OF these beasts ar
rived, but after looking at them two or
three times his majesty had q fancy Tor
parrots. As soon as this Was known all
the merchants in ConstanfinOple or
dered parrots, and in the end the city
was filed with them. The cargOee that
arrived too late were sold in the shops
over 100, 900 OF them. Tt was the Minis
ter OF Finance who had to pay the bills
for all these fancies, and this Will show
why Turkey is bankrupt. All this time
the Sultan was piling up his private
boards.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-06-24

Court, IL cannot be conceived how Judge
Lynch can order any interference with
the city's right and duty to comply with
the decree which orders that no wharf
duties shall be levied upon vessels land
ing at this port in excess OF the amount
necessary TO keep the wharves iE repair
against the city may have awakened a
tartar, and IL Is not at all improbable
that it may lead to question OF the
validity OF the lien which the wharf
bonds purport to have on the revenues
derived from the wherves.