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Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1873-06-25

SINGULAR CAUSE OF FIRE.-A legal
gentleman in one of our large Eastern
cities, upon entering his office one sum
mer morning, found the loose papers on
his table just starting into u flame,
which surprised him greatly, as there
was no fire in the room at the time,
neither was 1t apparent how it could
have isnited from any external cause,
the windows being closed This hap
pened several mornings in succession,
but one morning he arrived at his office
earlier than usual, and succeeded in de-
tecting the origin of the fire. Sitting at
the table, he felt burning sensation
upon one of his hands, which gradually
increased until it became insupportable,
ana looking at the window through
"hich the sun was shining, he noticed
,hat one OF the panes of glass had bub-
Die or naW IN 1t, which served to con-
cen'rate the rays of light in the same
manner as burning glass, and with
sufficient power to ignite paper in few
moments. The dangerous pane was at
once removed, and with it the cause of a
Mysterious conflagration.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1873-06-25
miscellaneous.
q. p. R. R.

nN AND AFTER SUNDAY, MAY 4, 1878,
" Trains will leave OGDEN ns follows:
5 40 p. NJ. Daily Passenger Train for Reko
flor Carson and virginia., Sacramento
Marysyille, Redding flor Portland, Or.l
stockton, Merced (for Yosemite) Upton
tfor Los Angeles) San Jose and San Fran.
cisco.
; 100 p. M. Daily Through EmigIant Train
for Sacramento and San Francisco.
T. II. GOODMAN,
General Passenger AID Ticket Agent.
A. n. TowNE, General Superintent. my6-tf
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-08-01
WAIT AND SEE.

When my boy. with eager questions,
Asking how, and where, and when,
Taxes all my store Of wisdom,
Asking Ger and DER again.
Questions Oft to which the answers
Give TO others still the key.
said, to teach him patiesce,
"wait, my little boy, and see."
And the words taught my darling
Taught to me lesson sweet;
Once when all the world seemed darkened
And the storm about me beat,
In the "children's room" heard him,
With a child's sweet mimicry,
To the baby brothers questions
Saying wisely, "wait aud see"
Like an angels tender Gliding
Came the dsrlings words to me,
Though my Fathers ways were hidden,
Bidding me still wait aud see.
What are we but restless children,
Ever asking what shall be ?
And the Father. 10 his wisdom,
Gently bids US "Wait and see.r
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-08-01
re- Some cans of fruit that I put up

kF Some cans of fruit that I put up
last year fermcnted and spoiled. in cor
versation with lady not long since. who
is skilled in the ART of csnniug fruit, learn
ed two or three items that arc valuable-
The cans should be filed full and sealed IN
at once, then turned upside down, aud stood
upon their beads, 50 to speak, until they
are cold IL none of the syrup escapes Il
Is certain they arc alright; lift does run
out, half turn even of the screw will make
everything secure. have for several years
put up fruit without sugar, and fiod that i.
Keeps just as well as with sugar, and though
nearly all the recipes contain from half n
pound to pound Of sugar for every pound
OF fruit, | shall use no sugar this season in
canning. For jollies, jams, aud preserves,
OF course sugar is Indispensable. Those
who are new to the business will find tina
u the glass can is set on very wet cloth.
removed from draughts Of air, boiling hot
fruit may be poured in it without Injury
Placing silver spoon in the Jar, and pour
ing the fruit upon il, is also a preven,iSor
OF breakage. A tin funnel just fitting Into,
the mouth of the jar 10 an Important item
iu facilitating the process. II costs TWEEN
ty cents, and saves great many times that
amount in patience, fruit, and time.-Nr..
HHnnt6ee IN Hearth and Home.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-08-01
EETomatoes are beoin;no "a ,sddor

Eg Tomatoes are beginning to reddcn,
and we shall soon have the pleasure Of
picking them from our own vines. Our
first mess shall be stuffed, for they 20 far
Their this way than any other, and are per.
fectly delicious. The stem end of the to-
mato is cut of, tho inside scooped out,
mingled With bread-crumbs and seasoning ,
then put back again, the cover put on, aud
the whole baked in pan Then we will
have tomato toast, breakfast dish. For
this peel and cook tho tomatoes in their
own juice, then add butter, salt, Q little
pepper, and cream or milk thicken slight
ly with -four, toast the bread, and cover
each slice with the prepared tomato. Gus
sic says he will make some tomato figs this
summer. They are fussy things to make,
but exceedingly pleasant. The tomatoes
are first preserved in sugar, pound for pound,
then spread on plates and dried in the sun i.
The juice is poured over them every little
while, and they require frequent turning
until they are quite dry.-U.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-08-01
How Gordon Saved Sheridan's
Life.
Life.
[PAiladelphia Pre-, Letter. ]


In Georgia heard an incident in connection
with Lieutenant General Sheridan, which Little
Phil. will read with some surprise, and lay down
the paper with some grateful feelings toward the
gallant soldier who saved his life The night
previous TO the surrender Of Lee, al Appomat.
tox, Gen. John B. Gordon who commanded
Sionewsll Jacksop's old corps, General Fitzhugh
Lee commanding the cavalry, and General Long
street held consultation with General r. f.
Lee At this consultation it was agreed that
General Gordon should try the Federal strength
on the following day. Sheridan was in com
mand opposite Gordon. In accordance with the
programme, Gordon made his demonstration the
next day and was met by Sberidan's cavalry.
which he gsllsnuy repulsed, but finding Sheri-
dsa well supported by large numbers Of infautry
fell back and sent this Intelligence 10 General r
E. Lee. Upon its receipt General Lee ordered
the sriDg to cease, and displayed the white flag.
under which the surrender was subsequently,
made. During the cessation Of hosulites. and
while Generals Grant and Lee were in consulta-
ton, General Sheridan, with large retinue Of
officers and men-about one hundred in all-was
seen approaching General Gordon's lines. or
course this cavalcade as IL came dashing across
the plain, challenged the attention Of Gordon 8
entire force. CHANGING to turn his bead, General
Gordon saw long, lank Mississippian within a
few yards Of him deliberately training bis cooked
rife on the approaching horsemen. Gordon
dashed At The marksman and rode him down
with az exclamation more emphatic than refined
What DO you mean, sirg' thundsrsd the
irate Gordon don't you know firing has csas.
ed by my order p
81 know, Ginsral," replied Mississippi. a. he
gathered himself up, "but thought il were A
ridgment scOmin agin as, and jist sighted that
short.lsgged fsar thar, and if 700 hadn't come
up I'd fetched him from Wbsr be sot, and he 3
been powerful heap Of good TO the Yanks."
That man was One Of the best shots 10 the di.
vision, add never failed TO kill bis object when
deliberate aim VISA had. Gordon turned 10 meet
Sheridan, and Buchanan Reads hero has never
known how near bis life came TO going out with
tss rebellion
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-08-01

In an editorial on the negro leaders OF
Louisiana, tho New Orleans Picayune
says: their declaration 10 this, and no.
thing else I'VE are citizens, gentlemen,
equal under the Constitution and the laws /;
but we are not satisfied you must be hu-
inflated, degraded, or we shall not feel
safe it is easier for you to come down to
our standard than it is for us to work up TO
yours; at any rate, We have you on the
rack, and veil still turn the screw We are
sorry iOdeed that these representative men
Of the negro should have so wsutonly and
effectively killed the unifca,ion move.
ment; but they ha We done it, and the fu-
neral is theirs
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-08-01

DAsTARDLY OUTRAGE.-An outrage of
revolving character is reported by the
Chambersburg (Pa.) Public Opinion rs
having occurred in the neighboI hood of
Frederick's Mill, in tina. county, on Satur-
day last, in which it is alleged a certain
Indian Doctor named Vance and his In.
pill, named Dunn, committed an assault up
on young girl about nine yeare of age, an
adopted daughter of family named Whit
more. They enticed tie girl away from the
house on the pre,ense Of going fishing, AID
when they reached the creek the doctor, it i.
charged, proposed that they 60 swimming,
and undressing the girl himself he turned
her over to the care Of Dunn, who took her
a few yards away and there accomplished
his fiendish purpose. They were arrested
and in default of 1000 bail were commit
ted to jail to answer at the next term of
court.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-08-01

'SoLD.'-Some years ago French law
yer aspired to represent bis department iu
the Corps Lcgislatif He was firmly per-
suaded that the Empire, already rather tot.
tering, stood in need of his natural elo.
quencc. He therefore set himself to scour
the surrounding country, stopping even in
the SIN Hest hamlets TO make speeches aud
trear the electors II happened to be har.
vest-time, and in one ofhis peregriuations
be saw in the neighborhood Of large vii.
lage some peasants working 10 Geld.
Good day, ny fine fellows cried he /;
when the peasants left of work FORA mo-
ment ard raised their hats TO him. Trs
very hot continued he; will you have
something to drink p Don't mind if We
do, sir was the ready reply. There hep
pering to be little inn close by, they made
their way in and we're soon enptying bar.
rel OF beer. While the peasants were
drinking, our candidate got up On a chair,
from which he addressed them upon the
ensuing elections. His audience listened
a,tentively, aud he elected from them re-
peated marks of appreciation. 'Ab,' said
he to himself, the money for that beer ia
well spent.' Aud as he was paying for it
about forty francs-he said by way of
farewell, well, my good fellows, l think
you will vote for me? The peasants Dyed
each other with establishment, and ore
cried, vote but we can't vote for you.
We are all Belgians = They were day Ia
borers who had come to the neighboring
village for the harvest.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-08-01

JET DAVIS AND HIS CoLoRFD FRIENDS. Dur
ing the late visit Of the Hon Jefferson Davis TO
this city while he was being called on by crowds
OF respectable citizens. and receiving manifesto
lions Of respect from hundreds OF prominent and
worthy ladies' and gentlemen Of the city. there
occurred little episode Of a very pleasing char.
acier One night during hi1 stay st the Plan.
tiers House he was seren AIDED by some colored
people who were formerly his slaves. After their
dnIcet strains bad ceased, Mr.. Davis called them
INTO hi9 room where, after cordial greetings on
both sides AMI a little chat about old times he
made each handsome present. Atanother time
during his stay he was called on by an "old
aunty' who had been the nurse of his eldest
child The affection that the ex.slaves NANTES.
ted for their former master and the interest
which lac manifested for them and their future
welfare were really affecting st. Loui, Chris
fan Adrocate
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-08-01
BY THE SHORE OF THE RIVER

Through the gray willows the bleak winds are
Here on the shore, with its drift-wood and
sands:
Over the river the lilies are waving,
Bathed iu the sunshine OF Orient lands;
Over the river, the wide, dark river
Spring time and Summer are blooming forever
Here, all alone on the rocks, am sitting,
Sitting, and waiting-my comrades all gone
Shadows OF mystery dresriiy fitting,
Over the surf with its sorrowful moan
Over the river, the strange, cold river,
All must wait for the Boatman forever2
Wife and children and friends were around me.
LABOR and rest were as wings to my soul;
Honor and love were the laurels that crowned me:
Little rocked how the dark waters roll,
But the deep river, the gray, misty river,
All that lived for has taken forever
Silently came black boat DER the pillows
Stealthily grated the keel on the sand;
knstiing footsteps were heard thro' the willows,
There the dark Boatman stood, waving his hand.
whispering, al come, DER the shadowy river;
She who Is dearest must leave thee forever
Suns that were brightest and skies that were
bluest
Darkened and paled in the message he bore.
Year after year went the fondest, the truest,
Following that reckoning hand to the shore.
Down to the river, the cold, grim river,
Over whose waters they vanished forever.
Yet not in visions Of grief have wandered
Still have toiled, tho my ardors have flown,
Labor is manhood: and life is but squander
Dreaming vain dreams of the future alone
Yet from the tides of the mystical river
Voices of spirits are whispering ever.
Lonely and old, in the dusk am waiting,
Till the dark Boatman, with soft, muffled oar,
Gldes DER the waves, and hear the keel grating
See, the dim, reckoning hand. on the shore,
Waiting me over the welcome river
To gardens and homes that are shining forever
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-08-01

Some years ago new FIRE company
was organized at Reading, and the members
one evening thought they would have 4
little innocent fun at the expense of Hop
kins, their president. They decided 10
rush round with the engine TO Hopkins
house after dark, to throw up their ladders,
pull out their hose, climb on his roof oud
scare him with the belief that bis dwelling
was on fire. But that very day Hopkins
moved out Of the house and Presbyterian
clergyman moved in, without the company
being aware Of the change. SO about eight
O'Clock they dashed cut, and went through
all the movements, getting 90 the roof and
splashing water around, and creating q ter
rife disturbance generally. A rival com.
pany, noticing what was going Oh, also
buried to the scene, and Without under.
standing the joke, attached their hose TO
plug, smashed in the front windows. and
began to empty a two inch stream on the
family Of that PresbJ terrain clergyman.
They squi,ted into all the rooms, split IN
the window shutters with an axe, broke
down the front door, ran out the furniture.
tore of the shingles, and bswled through
trumpets until the hired girl bad convul.
sious on the kitchen stairs. The first COM
pany tried to explain, but the oew corners
thought an effort was being made TO get
them out OF the way, and fight epsued .
and presently iremen we're sliding of the
roof, and pelting down the cbimueys, and
bleeding over the entry carpet, and having
boisterOus encounters With spannors and
brass horns on the stairs. And The next
morning that Prssby lerian divine and his
family moved out. They said tbs place
seemed to be too animated and, sensational
for quiet domestic circle. They wanted
a house where there was calmness and
peace; where they could have more secu-
Tity for their privacy and pianos, and for
their front doors and shingles, aud peace Of
mind and window sashes.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-08-01

STRIKE AT DEER PARK HorEL-For lack OF
help the comforts of the guests of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Companys Deer Park Hotel
were somewhat seriously intcrfered with on Sat-
urday. barkeeper having been discharged by
The management, appealed to his fellow EN- ploy-
ees for aid in wreaking vengeance upon his per
secutor, with such effect that all the help of the
house, including cooks, solutions and pretty w al
ter girls, went on a strike just before the time
Tor serving dinner, leaving the guests to take
their meals from the hands of a few clumsy car.
penters who stood by the hotel in the pinch -
The discharged and striking employees left the
house in body and congregated about the sta.
ton house, where they made things lively for n
time expressing their opinions and intentions a.
to grievances and modes Of redress so plainlv
lh"t the management sent to this city for po-
hceman to do duty al Deer Park At last ad vi
ces some of the rebelious help had been induced
TO return, while Others had gone away, and all
is quiet on the mountain top CunaJ. Times.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-08-01

The Newport (Ky.) Leader announces the
death OF Aunt isgcr. colored woman, in the
country near Alexandria. She was probably the
Oldest person in the United States, being 1872
years old, having been born on the 2lst of March
lI5l' She was native of Virginia, and was
brought to Kentucky at early day by Lewis
Wilco1en. She died of old age For the last
twenty years she has been blind
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-08-01

@There should stand, during the heat
ed term, in every kitchen bucket of cop
peras water. With this unhealthful and
disagreeable odors may be promptly sup
pressed. A saucerful of tho water placed
In musty room, or one in which mouse
has died in the wall, will absorb the i'll
smell and prevent any bad effects arising
from 1t. a pail of lime. water is en- excel
lent thing in ones bathroom. This will
quickly remove any unpleasant odor from
vessels which is used to rinse out. We
need at all times to take precautions against
disease; and especially when O possible
epidemic may overtake US we should rigid :
y observe every law Of life and health.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-08-01

Several prominent citizens Of Indisnapo-
It's vouch for this story "A Mr James Shepherd
lost his right footat the ankle joint some months
ago by railroad accident. While amputation
was being performed pet dog watched the ope-
ration closely, and in seeming great distress that
her master should suffer so. Afterward the dog
gave birth to litter Of puppies, every one Of
which was born with the right fore foot just at
the ankle, missing
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-08-01

Essex county Virginia, reports ghost that
throws stones and other articles at inconvenient
times and makes, under the very noses of the
would-be Investigators, foot-tracks which are OF
peculiar appearance, aud of width entirely dis
proportiona.e to the length
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-08-01

-Endeavor to take your work quietly. Anx.
iety aud over action always the cause of sick
ness and restlessness We must use our judg-
ment to control our excitement, or our bodily
strength will break down. We must remember
that our battle is to be won by strength not our
own. 1t is battle that doe. not DEPEND upon
the swift nor the strong
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-08-01

"A young lady at Bayfield,, Illinois, while
situng under tree in the yard, suddenly saw a
huge rattlesnake approaching her. She scr cam
cd with terror, and the snake was at once killed,
but the young lady never got over her fright,
saying she could feel the hot breath Of the snake
on her cheek. This caused a constant and in
describable terror, and in few days she died
of fright.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-08-01

To CLARITY Pickles. Horse raddish
seems to be specific for this purpose. A
lady here, who is highly successful with
her table, says she enjoys happy state Of
feeling whenever she thinks how secure she
IS against the Duisance of white specks on
her pickles, maDgoes, catsnp, &c Sho
chanced on remedy, and its complete ef-
hcaoy has been verified by repeated trials
IL IS simply putting little horse.radisb
into the jar The white scum dces nos
gather afterwards, and if present whom the
horse-radish is put 10, il soon sinks down
as sediment, leaving tho vinegar quite
clear. Il E.rchanqc
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-08-01

The Girard estate, 10 PhiladeIphia, is
appraised at So, 100, 900 TIE gross rem
tai IS s32O,3OO anuuslly, being nearly 0
per cent. The taxes paid amount 20 $685.
272.
Why is philanthropist like an old horse ?
Because be always stops at the sound Of woe.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-08-01

As remarkable cure the SoxtIside VTrginian
relates that child 10 that neig hborhood was
bitten 10y moccasin snake The parents i'm
mediately caught young chicken, and from
under its left wing, near the heart cut a small
piece of flesh, and then applied the chicken 70
Tue place where the child was bitten. Instantly
Inc quicken was taken sick, and in few mo >
ments died Upon examination it was discover
ed that the flesh Of the chicken had turned to a
deep green. The child began at once to recover
rapidly. Another chicken was caught, similar
piece was taken from it, and applied as before.
The chicken was Immediately taken in the same
manner as The other, but recovered in few DAYS
The child's recovery after this was rapid and she
is now in perfect health
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-08-01

The value of the -four aud wheat exports
from California to Atlantic and foreign ports for
the year ending June 2o,h is SIS, 1852, 600. The
value OF the entire wheat crop last year was
SIS, OOO, Geo.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-08-01

Unuerited prosperity has attended my
rteps ever since that eveutful day, but pei-
Their prosperity nor wealth can efface its
memory from my heart, nor restore my
withered locks to their own raven hue.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-08-01

PAVING HORsE.-To prevent horse
paving in tho stable, lie or strap the legs
together just above the knees, so thoy viii
stand about natural, say xix or eight inch
o. apart. IL will not 10 the least ineopvc.
nience The horse 10 lying down or rising
and will prevent this annoying habit. -
PdrkeTsJurg Gazette.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-08-01

Az EXCELLENT Lawn some Of The western
states the law especially provides that mothers
shall control The children. This would he an
excellent law TO have in some her States. where
very often the children control the mothers.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-08-01
TERMS OF ADVERTISING

TERMS OF ADVERTISING
The rates of advertising are, for a square ten
lines or less, One DOLLAR AND Fifty CENTS for
three insertions-lsrger ones in the same proper
ton Each continuance Thirty-seyen and half
cents.
Quarterly, half yearly, and yearly advertise
ments inserted nj q liberal reduction he above
rates.
Yearly advertisers disseminating during the
wear viii loo charged regular rates.
N0aaycrtisemcut "a be considered by the month
or year unless specified on the Manuscript or pre-
yiously agreed upon between the parties.
Resolutions Of associations communications OF
limited! interest, and notices OF deaths exceeding
4.NLlSEs will be charged ten cents per line.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-08-01

FfsHEREfAs's Luck A f.biof .1.
oursiOn IL reported to have ended thus :
After half days fishing last Saturday.
returned late at nigbt, having walked ,hir-
teen miles lost q 500 watch. spJainsd
my thumb, spoiled $40 pair Of pants By
sitting 90 n lunch, and caught a two,
ounce founder
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-08-01
Farmer and House. Keeper.

ES Pulverized charcoal spriukled over
dressed poultry, after the animal heat ia
expelled, will preserve it from spelling for
same time in hot weather.