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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-14

ES- man with wooden leg has dis
tinguishrd himself His name was not
Wegg, but Professor De lIoune lie has
amused the citizens Of Montgomery, Ala
bama, by some limitations Of Blondin -
Having his wooden leg grooved he walked
tight rope suspended thirty foet above
the pavement, stopped in the middle and
delivered speech, unsluug small cook
ing stove from bis back and proceeded to
cook a few eggs, Invested himself Of all en-
cumtraoccs and performed some gymnasiic
feats, and then made bow aud descended.
All Of which was witnessed, says the Mont
gomery dJcertiser, By gaping multitude
Of people and very much edited they must
haze boon
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-14

a YOUNG MAN KILLS HIMSELF BE-
CAUSE lie Is DISCARDED by HIS SWEET
HEART. We learn from parties who were
present the particulars Of suicide, under
most distressing circumstances, which oc-
Cured IN Ilem township, in this county
on Thursday night OF last week. 1t seems
young man named Spencer, a resident of
Noble county, bad been paying his address
es to young lady of Salem township
named MILESTONE. Matters had SO far
progressed that they were engaged The
relatives o. the young lady, it is stated
were opposed to the match, and interposed
every obstacle TO the contamination Of the
marriage. a short time since two young
men, either maliciousy or through sport,
wrote dsrepu'able letter concerning the
young lady, signing Sponcer's name 10 it,
and counteTfeitng DIS handwriting as near.
y as possible. This letter they purp1sely
dropped where Miss MILESTONE would be
sure to find it. She did fnd it, and, as was
natural, was very Indignant at Us contents
Ga the evening Of The suicide he made
bis usual visit, but was cpldly received :;
was Informed Of the letter aud dismissed
as an unworthy sutton lie protested his
innocence, aud declared ho knew nothing
Of the letter; but she babe him 20, telling
him she never wished TO sec him again
II remarked, If that is the case will
kill myself and left the house A mo-
ment after she heard the report Of pi..
toI, but being alone with ouly her moiber
aud sister, she was afraid TO 90 out, and
awaited the return Of SIR Whetstone, who
was absent. On bis return search was
made, and young Spencer was found few
yards from the house with a bullet hole
through bis heart, and dead enough
Marietta Register.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-14

INJUN MEAL.'-Ina late debate 10 Con-
gress on an Indian appropriation bill Of on
ly 81 ,3l4000 for the subsistence Of the
Yankton Sioux, Mr.. Beck made the point
that we were paying teachers, farmers, and
millers, in many cases where there were no
SCHOOL,, no scholars, no farms Being
challenged for some data on which he bas.
ed such charge, be gave the following
pointed illustrations from the record Il
find that for the Crows we Appropriated
gil 600 to pay teachers, millers aDd FAY
mers, while they had but one school in upe-
ratiOu, and only nine scholars there, and
there were no farming operations going on
The Fiatbeads had one scaool, and VIC we're
appropriaiing Sl2 500 for teachers and far
mors here. The Bauuocks had no school
at all, and yet We were appropristing for
bysician, teachers, and others employed
at the expense Of the government, as
much as $4,000 year. And there arc
many other cases Of appropriations Of this
kind made for tribes that bad no schools.
where you could not catch children enough
with lassn 20 bring 10 more than half n
dozen. | ask Why should you have a set Of
men, appoiutees oi Senators, and generally,
| am sorry TO say, their friends and kins.
men, going there to d,moraliza the Indians,
and draw money which might be better
expended
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-14

Esr To save coal in open CRATES is sug-
ges'ed the use ri solid bottoms in ordina-
~ fire-grates II is asserted, that in any
tire.pl'ce not excessively small, plate of
iron placed upon the CRATE will halve the
consumption Of coal, reduce the smoke, aud
leave a cheerful free burning FIRE. Quite
sufficient air enters through the bars, no
poking is necessary, aud the fire never goes
out till tho cnal is consumed Any house
holder can try the experimant.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-14

sST SMILE COSTS the giver nothing, yet
it IS beyond price to the erring and releut-
ing, the sad and cherries, tho lost and for
sakeH. Itdisarms malice, subducs temper,
turns enmity to tove, revenge to kindness,
aud paves the dark est paths with gems Of
sunlight. a smile on the brow por'rays
a kind heart, pleasant friend, m affection.
ate brother, a dutiiuI son, and happy
husband. a smile resembles an angel of
paradise.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-14
The Inauguration Ball Supper

The entire stock of satables was prepared in
New York 10y Torhillon, who for many wears
acted as chief de cuisine at Delmonicos aud who
because q his great capacity and benevolent
face is regarded as the father of the Society of
Cooks in that city. His establishment, where the
supper was prepared during the past week pre-
sented most curious appearance. Counters
tables, shelves, hooks, and every available place
on Which anything could be laid or hung was
occupied BY viauds Of all kinds. Here was a
mountain Of boued turkeys, there another of
pates Of all kinds. Barrels boxes and packages
covered the floor, while the mighty maitre de
cuisine strutted about giving directions occa-
sion"lly indu'ging in a laugh " hich made jelliss
and ornaments fairly shake
The amount Of provender required was sim
ply enormous. as may be evidenced by the fol.
lowing list Of dishes:
10 600 fried oysters.
x 600 scrlloped oysters.
5000 pickelcd oysters
80 boned turkeys Of 2 log each
- roast turkeys about , lbs each.
loo roast capons, stuffed with truifles
? saddles Of mutton about 100 lbs each
40 pieces spiced beef, 40 los each
200 dozen quailes lar1cd and roasted
100 game pates, 80 los cach
800 tongues, oruamenied with Jelly.
200 hams, oruHmented with iplly
30 salmon. baked, Nontpelier butter
100 chickens chaud et frod
400 partridge5 Washington stylcD
p hoars heads, stuffed and ornnmen ted
80 pates de foie gras. o lbs each.
1000 head cheese sandwiches.
3 OoO ham sand witches
% 600 beef tongue sandwiches
500 punches celery.
30 barrels salad
, barrels lettuce
$50 chickoos, boiled for salad
600 pounds Of HOLSTERS boiled for salad
C,ooo eggs boiled for salad
barrel Of heels
800 lOayes Of bread.
s, 900 rolls
- cases Prince Albert crackers.
600 pounds Of butter
300 Charlotte russes ] lbs each
700 moulds wire Jelly
200 moulds blanc mango
500 gallons ice cream. assorted.
200 gallons ices assorted.
900 pounds mixed cakes.
$50 largs cakes ornatnenfed.
go large pyramids, assorted.
- barrels Malaga grapes.
~ cases oranges
barrels apples
400 pounds mixed candies.
10 boxes raisins
200 pounds shclled almonds.
800 gallons claret punch.
300 gallons coffee
200 gallons tea
100 gallons chocolate.
Besides these there we're oil vinegar. lemons
and trimmings Of al sorts The cost ofall thi
il is ne get difficult 20 determine For the bs
king and preparing alone SO, 900, and for tn
7 hire Of dishes s. 200, with srcakage and dam
age 70 be made good, have been paid Wl,i
Wy'oH RJujiican.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-14

DisArPorSrRD hsria,srs -'Bir Arp. IN the
Rome, Ga Comn,oemi gets OF the following
on disappointed Of.ce-seekers
1iUeatioa Company The disappoint-
ed aspirants for municipal Offices are re-
questcd to meet on the new bridge 10 night
at II to consider their peculiar condition.
Committees on bread and house rent and
tobacco will be appointed. A good Gus
sin man can iud temporary employment.
a few stars and uniforms will be offered
Tor sale AZ low fgures. The question Of
settling in East ROME spd organizing o
town counoil with plenty Of Offices will be
considered 40 address on the uncertain
~ # Oh earthly calculation will be de.iv.
crcl.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-14
TERMS OF ADVERTISING

The rates of advertising are, for a square item
liuesl or less, ONE DoLLAK ASH FIFTY Cents for
three observation-disclosures ones in the same proper
ton. Each continuance Thirty -seven and half
cents.
Quarterly, half yearly and yearly advertise
ments inserted at liberal reduction on the above
rates.
Yearly advertisers disseminating during the
year will lie charged regular rates
Nondyertisement TO he considered 10y the month
or year unless specified on the Manuscript or pre-
yiousy agreed upon between the parties
Resolutions OF associations communications of
lmite,! interest, and notices of deaths exceeding
lEN LiNss will he charged ten cents per line.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-14

za- On the cth met ia the Criminal Court
Of Baltimore city, the jury in The case Of Jesse
W Uppercu, charged with the murder Of his
aunt, Mrs. Wheat, rendered a verdict Of not
guilty, after being out one hour The verdict
was received with cheers and the released pris-
oner was warmly congratulated
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-14

GINGER BEEE---Take three pounds o.
crushed sugar, two ounces Of bruised gin
ger, one ounce Of cream % isrier, one.halG
plot Of yeast, and four lemons sliced Add
four gallons Of boiling water TO The shove,
LEI u stand four dsys, and then bottle, tax
Jog care - bsve good corks snd securely
tied down.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-14

WISE jelly -Por an invalid with
whom acid does not agree, wine Jelly :.
preferable, VIZ: Doe paper gela'ine pour
one pint Of cold water upon Is psd LEI it
dissolve then add one pint Of boiling va
Ter, stir i, we'll ADD add one pint Of vine
then one half pound Of white sugar. Put
It IN moulds, add set 10 a cool place for an
hour or two.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-14

ER~T The Pacifc Rural Press says -
Take large head Of cabbage, strip of tho
outside leaf, and slip of the bud fouud a.
tho root of the leaf Take this bud, aud
simply set it in rich dirt, like suy other
plaDt. The result will BIZ a foe growth of
early cabbage plants, with hoads hrger
aud sounder than can DO raised ia tho ordi-
nary way
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-14

E4y The Hartford, Coma Times was
lately shown curiosity in the shape Of a
sewing machine made entirely Of wood -
l' was Whitfield out Of ordinary pine With
an ordinary jack-knife, by deaf aud dumb
boy who resides in Massachusetts, a ma
chine vas left az the home of tho boy by
on agen', and tho lad made q counterpart
OF The machine, even to the minufost point,
and did IL wholly with a Jack kuife
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-14

teS~Tbe English Ndicoi Times says /:
In case Of a.lrge1 fraud, tried at the
Hull police court last week, medical evil
dencs was adduced 10 certify 20 The nature
Of The drugs supplied by a quack involved
IN the proceedings The mixture which
he modeshly designated ~ the Elixir II
Life was shown u be wstcr containing sui
phurlc ac'd, while tho theological ointment
which 30 vru!ed as a reproduction # the
'Spikenard With which Mary anoiDted the
feet Of Christ consisted simply Of co Goa
nut gtoase
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-14

PicKLED ONIONS. -Tske onions, pare
and split them part open, not 70 that they
viii come spaft; lay them in weak sale
and water over night, then put them ia
jar, scaid some vinegar mot boil, - Il kills
the vinegar With cloves add pepper grains,
ADD pour on the onions while hot They
viii be &, for use IN day or two.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-14

Day-lt il said tbst Governor GEARY died
from the effects Of bsir-dye, the sugar Of
lead, which IS The principal ingredient in
such nosirums, having poisoned the scalp
aud affected the brain
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-14

re- Eleven cases n spotted fever are re-
ported IN King and Queen, nssr stephens.
',il", Va, ten u which have proved fatal
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-14

r. Calling guns, that FIRE four hundred
shots per minute, with range Of over one
thousapd yards, and which weigh only one
hundred and twenty Eve pounds, are now
being made 90 Cots Armory, Hartford,
Connecticut.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-14

PAIST.-To get r.J Of the smell Of oil
paint, plunge handful Of bay into pail
Of water, aud let IL stand 10 the room new
ly pointed
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-14
Farmer and House Keeper.

HgA FEW daily applications of castor
oil will, i, is said, cause warts on horses to
disappear.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-14
South Branch Intelligencer.
William Harper, Editor.
Office, Corner Nam and GrdCei Lane SIS =.
RoNSEY, WEST VIRGINIA.
T Y Z NJ s

THREE DOLLARS per annum-or TWO
DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS if paid in ad-
vance.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-14

r. Faith Is the name Of The way that
leads from darkness inl0 light
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-14

eF Put tho strongest minded woman ia
bonnet shop, and &c viii instantly turn
her head.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-14

CANNON BALL TREE Among the plants
Of Guinea one OF the most curious D. can
uon-bali tree. I, grows % the height ~
sixty feet aud Us f1wara are remarkable
for beauty and fragrance being ola beau.
nful crimson, appearing in large punches
aud oxhaling rich perfume The fruit
resembles large cannon bale hence ihc
name. However, some sag % has been In
called because " the poise which tie bali
makes in bursting FROM he shell domcs-
nc utensils ore made, and the contents COO
tain several kinds of scids besides ,ugar
and gum, and furnish toe material Tor max.
ing nn excell,ut Jriuk 10 sickness. Bot
angular as % may sppoar, Obi. pulp, when
10 a perfectly npe state, Is very filthy snd
che oior from 10 is exceeding unpleasant.
A CHANoE IN AFFAIRS -Ato letting
Of pauper' recently, % Trenton. y g., a
respectable rlI wbitc lady' vas bid ioby a
colored man.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-14

eay Temperance mott0-Fight Tor The
right ADD never get tight
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-14

Too MANY ny HALF.-Au Eoglish na;-
uralist says be has discovered no less than
fifty four distinct species Of Aeas.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-14

GG-A Sheriff 90 Florida v ho was ca lied
upon io resign, wrote back Your cam-
INJUNCTION i. received, stating that ny re-
sigoatiou will meet The approval Of tho
Governor 10 does not meet mine
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-14

SPRUCE BEER Take six pounds Of su
gar, four ounces Of essence Of spruce, eight
ounces q yeast, and ten gallons Of water,
mix thoroughly and botde il Immediately.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-14

Among tbc -addest opisod,s Of the
late storm ia Miuucsota, according 20 a
Westcru paper, was tho freezing Of the
hands, nose, forehead, everything except
tho cheek, of lie insuDncs ageDt.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-14

The Duluth scboolmas,ers bold birch
bark receptions & hickory switch soirees.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-14

UsU or THg TOMATO. The Cberaw Is.
G. J Gazette staies, that 10 addition 10 The
advantages ~ the tomato for table use, The
yiue j. Of great value as food Tor cattle, e.
pgciaily for COWS. II is said that COW fed
on tomato vines viii give more milk aud
yield butter Of finer flavor and 10 greater
abundance, than aoy other long feed ever
Tiei. Il il thought, too, that more good
food Tor cattle, and az less expcnce, can be
raised on a given quantity % ground plan
Ted with iomsioet, than from any other veg
eta5.e known in the Southern country.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-14

The frauds upon the Bank Of Eoeland
seem 70 be as vast as they are mysterious
Two millions Of dollars is now said 10 bo
tho amount Of the frauds.
EyIF ycung men could but te prevail
ed upon 20 believe that the calling Of a me-
cbsnic is as honorable 90 that Of a merchant
or professional mac in the estimation Of
those whose good opinions j. Of COY val
ne, there would be less crowding after
clerkships 10 stores or positions to sweep
out lawyers Office.
zs- What should a man DO when bic boot,
leak. Take 70 bic pumps, Of course.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-14

Besides these there were oil, vinegar, lemons
and trimmings Of al SORTS The cost Of all this
ID is ne get difficult TO determine. For the bs-
king and preparing alone $40. 900, and Tor the
hire Of dishes S. 200. with srcakage and dam
age 70 be made good, have been paid Wash.
pgioH Rypjiiean.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1873-12-18
The Good of It.
A CYNIC'S SONG.

A CYNIc'S SONG.
Some men strut proudly midst honors and
gold,
Hiding strange deeds meath the shadow OF
creep along, Drawing hunger and cold.
To keep my heart taintless. as well as my
so-so-where is the good oft?
Some clothe bare Truth in fine garments of
Fetter her free limbs with purple and state;
With me, let me sit at the lordliest boards,
"I love" means lore, and al hate" means
But-but-where is the good ofit9
Guests dattering round them, and duns at the
door:
crouch by myself at my plain board and fire,
Enjoy what pay for, and scUIn to have more.
Yet-yet-where is the good oft?
Some gather round them phalanx of friends,
keep my heart close for the few that Heaven
sends,
Where they'll find their names writ when
lie in my shroud!
So-so-where is the good oft?
Some toy with love-lightly, come. lightly go !;
blithe game at hearts-little worth, little
cost;
staked my whole soul, hope and peace on one
A life 'gainst an hours sport We played, and
Ha-ha! Where was the good of it4
MORAL, ADDED ON HIS DEArH-BED.
Turn the Past's mirror backward! Its shadows
removed,
The DIM Inis;md confused mass grows all softened,
I have worked-1 have felt-I have lived-I
have loved,
And each was step toward the mount now
Thou, God-Thou saw'st the good of it!
Woods Household Magazine
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1873-12-18

The Danbury Nesos says: Among the
large number gathered at the horse sale,
Friday, was Col. H., who is, as our DAN
bury readers well know, very deaf
Alongside of him stood a young man,
stranger, engaged as was the Colonel, in
watching the sale. During a lull he
turned to the Colonel and politely OBJ
served: "A pleasant day" The Colonel
saw the movement of his lips, but of
course heard no sound, and not wishing
to lose what might be matter of vital
interest, he said, Whats thatT at is
a pleasant day" repeated the young man,
suddenly realizing the dreadful insignifi-
canoe of the statement. 81 did not quite
hear you," explained the Colonel, lean
forward with anxiety. The young man
turned very red, and looked as if he was
about to descend into the bowels of the
earth. II said it was a pleasant day."
he again stammered, raising his voice
and shivering at the sound. The Coloners
hand went up to his ear, Really. sir"
he said in bland manner, II am afraid
you will have to speak little louder"
The young man grew redder than ever.
How gladly he would have turned and
fed how bitterly he regretted not keep
ing the information to himself. But the
Colonel stood waiting; and raising him.
self by his toes, the old man shrilly
screamed: at is pleasant day" The
Colonel heard this, and promptly coin
cided, and the young man retreated amid
the encouraging smiles of the populace.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1873-12-18
WHOLE NO. 1887.
Another Democratic Blundsr.

The stupidity against which even the
gods war unvictorious has apparently es-
tablished itself for the session upoh the
Democratic side of the House of Repre-
sentatives. They began by indorslng the
Salary Grab in caucus and allowing the
Republicans to take the start in denounc-
ing it. Yesterday they followed up thelr
first blunder by another OF equai ma
grancy Mr. Cox offered resolution Ior
the recognition of the billigerency OF tne
Cubans and ask that the rules De suspend
ed for its consideration. The motion
was lost by strict party vote, the Dem
ocrats voting unanimously with Mr..
Cox. They made 4 grave mistake when
they acted on the belief that their con-
stituents cared nothing for the Salary
Theft They make another when they
think their supporter desire recognition
of Cuban belligerency.
There is a small but very noisy portion
of the Democratic party in New York
who are always in favor of war and every
measure which can lead to it. They rely
for expression upon few gentlemen VINO
are in favor of anything they can make
a speech about. But the masses OF the
Democratic party no more desire to IN
terfere in this Cuban matter than the
masses of the Republican. Most people
everywhere, of both parties, wish our
flag respected on the seas, and the lives
of our citizens guarded upon land. They
would much rather see this accomplished
without war than with it. They do not
care to see our Government putting its
fingers into the cogs of a machine which
will end by taking in the whole body.
The only people who could logically, de-
mand interference at any cost. are those
sincere abolitionists who think that the
destruction of slavery in Cuba is an
object SO desirable as to justify any, iiie-
gaiity or sacrifice by which it might be
accomplished. But these considerations
are hardly such as would commend
themselves to Mr.. Cox and his friends
They simply imagine that Cuba Libre
is a popular issue to make with the State
If they knew a little more
of popular sentiment, they would see
they are running before they are sent.
and if they had not utterly lost all poiltl-
cal sense they would discover that they
are playing directly into the hands OF
Gen. Grant-Ne,o York Tribune.