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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-10-06
Sharpening Edged Tools,

The Mark Lane Express copies the fol-
lowing recipe for sharpening edged tools,
from German scientific journal, for the
benefit Of farmers, mechanics aud laborers
at has long been known that the sim
plest method Of sharpening razor is to put
it for half an hour in water 20 which has
been added one. twentieth Of its weight OF
muriatic or sulphuric acid, then lightly
wipe it of, and after two hours set it,son n
hone. The acid here supplies the place Of
milestone by corroding the whole sur
face evenly, so that nothing further than a
smooth polish is necessary The process
never Injuries good blades, while badly har-
dened ones are generally improved by it,
although the cause Of improvement re mains
unexplained.
"At length this process has been applied
to many other cutting implements. Tho
workman, at the beginning of his noon
spell, or when be leaves it in tho evening,
moistens the blades Of his tools with water
acidulated as above, the cost Of which il
almost nothing. This saves the consump-
ton Of time and labor in wbettipg."
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-10-06
Fiendish Outrage in Monroe
County, West Virginia.
From Tie Monroe Register.

Captain L. +. Watts-who has a store
and bar at AldorsoH's Ferry-havinr had
difficulty with young man named Snun-
ders, living at Mr.. George V. Pcrry's, A.
bout a mile distant, employed two nero
men, (named John Lee RandoTph and
Pleasant PRICE,, to whip Saunders and af-
ter giving the negroes wbiskey enough 10
make them drunk, they repaired TO Mr.
Pcrry's for the purpose Of carrying out
their design When they got there they
were Informed that the young man was not
10 the negroes remarking that they did
not believe u, and would 90 back and bring
rcintorcemcnts, which they did, taking with
them two white men, named respectively
Anderson and kcadlc When they return
ed, they broke into tie house, Knocking
Mr. Perry down, aud ono Of the negro men
badly beating him. while the other caught
his vife, and after tying her to the bed
post, by her hair, outraged her person in n
brutal manner. The two white men SET
ting 10 tho wood pile, near the house, all
'ho while, hearing the cries for help and
rendering no assistance warrants were d..
sued for tbc arrest Of the parties Auder-
son made his escape, Keade was discharg-
cd The negroes were lodged 10 jail on
wednesday night last Great excitement
exists 10 the ncighborhood where the occur
renee took place, aud il was with great diff
ucuity that ono Of the young Perry was
prevented from shooting The parties con
ccrned. From tbe indignation existing a.
gainst Watts IN the community, Cor having
employed the negroes to whip Saunders,
and resulting as it did, il became necessary
TO lodge him in Jail, also.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-10-06
How to flt a solar to a Horse

The plan adopted 10 the West, which VIC
are assured by mon who have been long in
the collar business, does not injure the col
lar in the least, is 10 dip il in water until
the leather is thoroughly vet, then put il on
the horse, keeping il there until it,becomes
dry. II is all the better If heavy loads are
10 be drawn, "a that causes the collar to be
more evenly fitted to theneck and shoulder.
II possible, she collar should be kept on
from four 10 Eve hours when IL will be per.
fectly dry, aud aotain the Same shape ever
afierward and a. it is exactly Gtted 10 tho
form Of the neck, will not produce chafes
nor sores on the horse neck - our Dumb
IninnL
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-10-06
1 Wonder Why.
by moPE ARuoR.

| wonder why this worlds good things
Should fall in such unequal shares
Why some should taste of all the joys,
And Others only feel the cares
| wonder why the sunshine bright
Should fall in paths some people tread,
While Others shiver in the shade
OF clouds that gather over head
] wonder why the trees that hang
So full OF luscious fruits should grow
Only where some may reach and eat.
While others faint and thirsty go!
Why should sweet flowers bloom for some,
For Others only thorns be found?
And some grow rich from fruitful earth,
While others till but barren ground
I wonder why the hearts Of some
O'erhow with JOY aud happiness,
While others go their lonely way
Unblcssed with naught of tenderness
! wonder why the eyes OF some
Should ne er he moistened with a tear.
While others weep from morn till night
Their hearts all crushed with sorrow here
An well we may no; know, indeed
The ways, the whercforcs Of each life
But this we know-there's One who sees
And watches us through JOY or strife.
Each life its mission here fulflls,
And only He may know the end
And loving Him we can be strong
Though storms of sunshine lie may send.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-10-06
A Big Tree-Is it the Largestp

A correspondent informs US that "tbere
Is poplar tree standing on the premises
Of SIMEON r. HUFFMAN, Muddy Creek,
Grcenbrier county, that is the most re-
markable in the State. Some Of its branch
es are almost ike trees. 10 has been an
object Of great curiosity FOR ages. This
huge tree was measured and found 10 be a.
bout twenty. seven feet in circumference,
close e the ground This makes nearly
pine feet 10 diameter. The tree has some
signs Of decay, and It's foliage is less lively
than that Of small trees, yet wo are quito
Confident that Il will stand = quarter Of 8
century longer. This patriarch Of the for
est, calculated By al the data applied to
the age Of trees, would appear 70 have hv-
ed 90 best two thousand years, aud perhaps
even longer. This is the largest treo that
We know Of 10 the State. How Is that for
big "- Grecnbrier independent
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-10-06

all, seizes the can in his hand the weight
descends, indeed, but not on the death
dealing oil. No, down il goes through tho
Office floor, down, down, like an evil spirit,
TO give back dull metallic echo from tho
stones Of the cellar beneath,
We are saved
Joe johnson, the prisoner, was hanged,
but his brother remains UNPUBLISHED by the
law, for he stabbed himself with a knife,
aud thus escaped the hangman's rope.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-10-06
South Branch 5ntelliaemeer.
R0MNEY, FRIDAY, OCT. 6, 1871.
Don't Let Mother Do Tt.
BY CARRIE ALTON.

Daughter, don't let mother do it'll
DO not let her slave and toll
While you sit, useless idler,
Fearing your soft hands to soil.
Don't you see the heavy burthens
Daily she is wont to bear
Bring the lines upon her forehead
Sprinkle silver in her hair 2
Daughter, don't let mother do it
DO not let her bake and broi
Through the long, bright summer hours,
Share with her the heavy toll
See, her eye has lost its brightness,
Faded from her cheek the glow.
And the step that once was buoyaut
Now is feeble, weak and slow.
. Daughters, don't let mother do it
She has cared for you so long,
Is il right the weak and feeble
Should be toiing for the strong?
Waken from your listlcss languor,
Seek her side to cheer aud bless;
And your grief will be less bitter
When the sods above her press.
Daughters, don't let mother do it
You will never, never know
What were home without mother,
Till that mother lieth low
Low beneath the budding daisies,
Free from earthly care or pain
To the home, so sad without her,
Never TO return again.
--RuTdL Nctr Yorker
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-10-06
Ring Worm.

This disagreeable affection may be easily
and speedily cured as follows Upon re-
firing at night apply poultice of damp
gun powder to the part affected. General
ly one application is sufficient, but if, on
the following night, there are no positive
indications of cure having been effected,
apply again, and the eruption viii speedily
vanish.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-10-06
To Tell Good Eggs.

Put them in water; if the butts turn up
they are not fresh. This is an infallible
rule to distinguish good aud bad eggs.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-10-06
Farmer and House-Keeper.
How to Sweep a Rag Carpet.

In sweeping n rag carpet be careful TO
brush from width. l have often been com.
plimented for the smoothness of my car
pets, when in reality they were no smooth.
er than many Others. The secret lay in the
manner of being swept.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-10-06
Cure for Earache.

Put little black pepper in some cotton,
dip in sweet oil and insert in the ear. This
is one of the quickest remedies known.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-10-06

L'Hc BrightEYcs Father, I have got
three tongues, haiu'tI?
fafhcr--No, dear you have only one.
H'tfe BrightEges--Yes have.
FoMcr-Well, where arc they2
L'Wfc Bright Eycs-One ia my head
and two in my shoes.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-10-06

What Is the difference between a wag-
on tire aud a hoop-skirt2 One eucirclcs
the fellOes, the other don't.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-10-06
South Branch Intelligencer.
william Harper, Editor.
DFrs, Corner Nam and GrqCeI Lane SIS,
RouSFY, WEST VIRGINIA.

THREE DOLLARS per annum-or TWO
COLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS if paid in adj
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-10-06
IENMs a ADVEnrIsINa

TERMS or ADVERTISING
crates Of advertising are, for a square (ten
css, ONE Dollar AyD FIFTY CENTS for
ur stous-ar-er ores in the saue proper
... H..u,a.ti ounce Thirty-scven and half
rriy, half yearly AID yearly advertise
-..u.. inserted alta liberal reduction on the above
.ary advertisers disseminating during the
..trs .' Dee charged regular rates.
N.utsertisemrnt To- be considered by the month
or wear unless specified on the Manuscript, or pre-
t....'v agreed upon between the parties.
resolutions Of associations, communications of
limited interest and notices of deaths exceeding
1913 l.>ss will ue charged ten cents per line.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-10-06
NIantIIn- Making.
Cutting, Fitting, and Making.

Cutting, Fitting, and Making.
Was HoUsEE 81 SISTER base received
.H- and SUMMER
STYLES FOR DRESSES. &c.
Calls from former customers and new
nE confident. chat iu uratncs and exc
"1rt #av v..l hs able tJ give sBG.-
n. IHo.r charges uili be reasonable.
n'r oct 2- ls-0-W
, Do" Iscst portnbIC Circu-
lar saw Mills.
Tue Best portable Flour g.
Grain MILLS,
hc BCst Wool CnrdinE
Machines,
The Best Sorghum Mills.
made bv IRA HART. st Clarksburg
west va. These article. 8re sold ON better
0-e really superior tO any articles Of
r class made Past
formation may hc had Iv applying
lcJ lll I5tU.-u
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-10-06
ALEX. MONROE,

ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Romncy, Vest "a,
nIFEGS his professional services to the citi-
: zcns OF Hampshire and the adjoining Coun-
nes. All business entrusted to HIM will receive
prompt attention.
Eumuey, April II, lsGS.-tf.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-10-06
SURVEYING.
DIR TOWNSEND CLAYTON,

IChNPECTFULLY offers his professional SER
u.s to the citizens of Springfield ard the
grounding country. His residence is the one
".. y occupied by Or. Alternately, where he
~n ue found, unless professionally engaged.
springfield, Aug. Is, 1869
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-04-15

CAMP DArE CnErK.-They are having \ big court martial down at Camp Date Creek Wish the Court would bring Indians to just ice as well as white men. Many of our citl- Ten, believe that Camp Date Creek is far more ornamental than useful, and we think so. too, in so far as the force there has laborcd to hunt and chasiise murderou. Indians. We mean the Cavalry, for, under :be new ruling, Infantry are looked upon AS good for nothing but 10 do post work. Perhaps the ruling Is correct, bu, we recollect time in the histo- " of thi, section, when Infantry troops did pretty effective scouting and fighting, under Captains Anderson and Thomp-on, I.icu,en- al, Barr and other officers.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-04-15

ATTENTION CATTLE.--The commandin, officer at Fort Whipple has caused copies of the following notice to be posted in town for your enlightenment, we presume:
 FoRT WnlprLE, A. T., April l2, 1871.
 Five days after date of this notice. all ca.. tle found grazing or ,respassing on this Post or at the Government Hay Stack, will be ,lo,
 The italics in the word shot are ours, hay. Ing purchased them from Delegate in Con gress Mccormick, and all who dare think different sil be shot. But, seriously, those five days grace will soon be up. and we al. wise our citizens to read the notice to their COWS, SO ss oput them on their guard against being shot, which they certainly will be, in case they attempt to nibblc anything green around Fort Whipplc of which there is i'm. minent danger, as the Po,; is not fenced in. and as it is quite apparent tha, cabbage head. have commenced to sprout, thereaway. Take care. "cattleS."
 The foregoing set us to thinking, and our mind evolved the iollosing: When C. |.
 
 ledge in this country, tep, bar in Prescott. his motto was Horns, but no jaw. bone" which was good. so far as 1t carried man, and we know that the horn portion of it car- ried several men far into the realm of earth quakcs. But, here is a different kind of n man--a Government officer, at that, who wants no horns "in his or around the Gov ernmen, post he ha, the honor to command, for fear, we presume, that something would get "hooked.n Whither are we drifting, and how long will IL Ice before President Grant. or some other man, issues an order, 10 the effect that all Arzonans wishing to feed from the public crib must not attempt io do SO from any trough in ths Territory. Whining ton, California, being the only legitimate Government; soup house between san Fran cisco and santa Fe But, joking aside, town cattle have caused the people of the post lots of trouble, and will do so asain fl their own. eas do not keep them away.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-04-15

M,ssaclusErr,' OK, SdInner, has been gored. and below VIC give what the Massa chusetis Senate thinks of the matter;
 R,,o,s,f, That every invasion by one de partneuty of the Government of the prerc; siiye oi another, tend, to defeA, thc fundS- mental principle of constitutional govern meut that i, shall be government 0. law and not Of men
 Rss@rsi, Tbst the people of MassAehu. setts have seen with alarm the recent st. tempt, unhappily suoocssfgl by ;he President of the United States, not officially proclaim. ed bu, notorious and ayowed by its support er,, ,o dictate the organization and appoint
 mert of ,hc Committee on Foreign Relations in the Senate of the United States. RtD(cei, Tha; the Senatc's submitting to | dietAtion of the Executive in the appoint men; of ske Committee on Foreign Re'a- | ,ions, implies a .ubservieacy which d;squaii i iics tha, branch for the independent per ! fo'mance O. its constitutional duties, c. sn pervise nominations and treaties lad beior'
 tue Senate by the President, snd threatens
 the removal of great bulwark against Tx
 ccuiiyc usurpation
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-04-15
PRESCOTT.
SUMMONS.

TN THE DISTRICT COURT. THIRD JUDI. cial District, in and for the County of Yava. pai and Territory Of Arizona.
 N. Wormscr, r. II Wundcrlich, A Wer;hel. incr and E. Block partners under the firm name aud style of Wormser X Co, paintlf., t, Henry Clifton defendant.
 Action brought in the District Court In and for the County Of Yavapdi and Territory of Arizona. Tue Territory of Arizona sends greeting to Henry CiiftoD, defendant,
 You lre hereby summoned and required to ap. pear n an action btoughi against you by the above named plaintiffs, in the District Court of ihc Third Judicial District In aud for the county oi Htvapai, and Territory Of Arizona. tO answer tbe complaint filed tbercin, la copy Of which ac- companics this suiDmou, within twenty days lex. elusive o the day of sct,icc after the service up on you oi this summons, if .crycd .n thi. county. bat ,i scrfed cut Of the county and in the Terri tory, tbeD within forty days and iG .eryed out of thc Territory, tscu within twenty day.. or jodg. meut by default ~,il be taken again.t you, accord ing to thc praycr of said complaint
 Ihis action is brought to recover the sum of .iH nnndred t~cnty-,wo aud 9l.l0D dollars ln Uni ted State. gold coin amount of principal and iu. terr', claimed to bc due upon your two cerlsib ptonii-,o'y nO.c., executed and given by you 70 tue noorc named plaintiff at Prescott, Yayapai county, Arizona. one % tLe ijih day Oi March. ls43 for t~o hundred .eycuty-seycu and i5iDl d"!i4r-, with interest ai two pcr cent. ter month from date tll paid and tLe o.het oD ihe I'd day of Fcbfaar! l"so, i1' ;~o hundred eighty aud 29 IOl do'iars with in.vres; al iso per cent. per month from date ;!!! ilid. All Of which ls more full, sho~u and sct forth Tn Tue complain; herein, to Shich reference hereby made
 Aud you are hereby notified tlat if you fail ,c appear aud au'Sef Co complaint as aboyc required ihe plauin, NiL take Judgment by default s.ains you igf s4ld suiu of siE hundred ihirty-tSo ant 9i.lOo dolIsrs fsc249 gold coin, and for cost and disbursements iu ta.. behal! eIycnded
 Given under ny hand and ;he seal of the Dis fici CoufI ,Lis i5Ih day Of January. A D ls7l
 KD W WELLS,
 H. ianI!.3 Cirrt D!slrict Court
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-04-15

JAWS GRANT, mai! contractor on the route from san Bernar,lino to Prescott, has proved himself faithful public servant by the reg ularity with which he has transported mails, etc, over his route, and it pleases Il. to know tha, the service will soon bc increased, and that, then, he will have chance Co make q little money, something he has not done by carrying the mail weekly, for the price paid him. Then too passenger traffic will m crease, and hc is preparing to accommodate and take advantage of t.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-04-15
DIED.

/ In Prescott, April o, of liver complaint; Robett Ppstle, native of England, aged 50 years. r.> - i..1.+'t .,.-...s. ',#'. ,, % Decea.ed was we'll and favorably known all over this Territory and New Mexico, and hundreds of friends will mourn his untimely taking of. His remains were followed to the grave Monday last, by a large number of peo' ple. He leaves a wife and two children, who have the sympathy of this community in their hour of affction.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-04-15
The Ainer.
Local Intelligence.
PnEscorr. April i5, 1871.

T HT'7NVE I' sN I'' '"I '0' H'
 To Drn PArroSs.-Not having the time necessary to call upon all persons in this Vicin' ;,, wbo are indebted to us, for subscription, advertising. etc.. and being hard up for cash, .,udve II. ". Flcury has kindly consented to ...i., us in making collections, and we here bv empower him to take all the money. goods, e,c that may be tendered him, for the Mrs. yu. Having said this much, We request our ,uppprters to look out for the Judge, and be rrcnarcd to comply with the just and right f1l demand, he will make upon them. Per sons owing u., who reside out of Judge Flcu- rv'. circui,. can send in their checks, by mail, or private hand.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-04-15

Lr. RnrsN, Me,.rs. Goldwatcr, Wer,h he'mer, and the mail party, arrived from Camp Verde about the middle of the week Corporal Finn who had charge of the mat. party, fell behind the escort a short distance. when Indians tried to cut him oH, but he put spurs to his horse and escaped. The savage. set the grass on fire
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-04-15

Az Arizona woman--Mrs. K. Neachsm, of tAI' ,oWn,-recenty travelled alone, in bug ey, from Ehrenburg to Date Greek, n distance os about li0 miles, and arrived home several d'F. ,so, III good health and spirits. This tAraggh dangerous Indian country.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-04-15
ARIZONA STAGE LINE
 r-a.,--.S M ----~ t-'s tt ..rt .' .. .. .' = es ..>- La Paz to Prescott.
urauIar wr.kIy Trips,

S.ras RegaIar Weekly Trips, YG11fA A by Stage with tho Nal, win be made between Ia Pa1 and Prescott, t0ar. hor,s rssenger stage will leave La Paz every Saturday, ropneeug with the the California end Of the line from San Bernaniin0 arriving at Mickehbnrg on kondays aud ai Prescott on Tuesdays Passengers re' ,,rnlng will arrive at La Par Fridays conuecng ~ith tho stage California that departs Saturday morning
 Packages, &c.. forwarded on reasonable terms tae ,z",4s>~ JAMES GRANT, Conrs,or.
 Prescott October le,s. ..< z. .:...t 'f
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-04-15

,... .I" fosTSAsrER---O. Allen, one of Pres .t '1 ''aese and best citizens, has received
 , appointment of Postmaster at this place. :" v''tef appointInent could not have been I,''e T, lro'n the ranks of the dominant party. ' VII Keep the office at his store, south 'Aa Of Nontezuma street, - <.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-04-15

Ma. McCARTHY, who, for a long time past, has had charge of the Big Bug Mill and Mine. and who has made both institutions pay. has been in town several days past, get ting things in order for the departure of his wife and family for California, where they purpose Co pass few months He will ac- company them some distance on the road, and retarn again to Big Bug. We have it from MT. Gray, one of the owners of the Rig Bug property, that Mir. Mccarthy Is one of the most practical, industrious and faithful mill men he has ever known, and that but for him, Bis Bug would not have been the sue cess it certainty is. It, therefore, gives US pleasurc to thus publicly commend MT. Me Carthy, and hope for bis safe and speedy re- turn. This country needs many such men.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-04-15

"sASrs stage arrived early Thursday af- ~'.'oa' with six passengers, large mail a4a considerable express matter. Among 'He passengers we're Captain Brent, U. & n amy, t"ho goes io Camp Iiuaipai) and ". "' hslinss. Jsdge Y. II. Cartier, A. Frank, 'oa AF' Cole stopped at Wickenburg.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-04-15

D. HENDERSON < BRO, have just added new and bcag;.fn centre counter ,o the at. fractions oi their fine store. This counter vas made by Wilson i lia.ki,., and reflects credit upon them a, wotkmcn.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-04-15

LltrThSAsr THOMPSON, sud ,hc Band of 'Ae Ihfd Cavalry, passed through town last AsN' on their way 10 Camp Verde. Lieu ohah' Thompson is Regimentsl Quartermas- ter O! the Third, and has, by this time, taken eai'ec Of government store. at the Verde.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-04-15

DEtp.-The boys had q lsmon;sbie time, last week, over the unaaimated corpus of Captain shoap's old dog ------, who had Jus' passed in his cheeks" The Captain V" very much affected orer the loss of his came friend and companion, which was one of 'Ae hrot American dog explorers of Central Arizona
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-04-15

ISDiASs have lsen rather lazy the past week, although several partie. Of them have been seen. When Nr. Hellipgs Ieit Phoenix, the air was filed with rumor Abou, the,r having attacked trains, bu, nothing definite was known
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-04-15

U'GVsrEB--The Committee sent out from tucson, to interview Gen. Stoneman. upon '4s 'hd'an question, met him at Florcnce, '''sea matters oyer, and rciurBed home mad and dissplrited.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-04-15

Jos. MELVIN has leased hi. ranch property oa ;be Rio Verde, and settled in Prescott, frpn whence he will occasionally go forth in ,o the mountains, to prospect for gold and sl'er bearing ledges.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-04-15

GENUINE Illinois Democrat six Feet in night, "and bull; in proportion" sr. lived here several days ago, and intends 10 'emaih He is brother of sam and Jake Nlle,
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-04-15

p,a Ns NAsr'~-Jobn G. Campbell, one of .ts' 's''''s oldest, richest and cleverest mer- ,,a , started for California and the East on Voyage ....t.. '.,.''''- ''' ~