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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-09-19

The RICE CURE.-Dr. HALL says that
lit ought to be extensively known that or
dinary boiled rice, eaten with boiled milk,
is one of the best remedies known for any
form of loose bowels. It's efficacy is in-
creased If il is Drowned like coffee, and
then boiled aud eaten OF intervals of four
hours, taking no other food or liquid what
ever its curative virtue is intensified if no
milk is taken with it, and tho patient viii
keep quiet in a warm bed then it becomes
az almost infallible remedy.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-09-19

a CERTAIN CURE FOR CoIDs. "A rem
edy never known TO fail Three cents
worth of rock candy three cents worth of
licorice; three cents worth of gum arabic
Put them in quart of water simmer
them till thoroughly dissolved then add
three cents worth of paragoric, aud like
quantity of antimonial wine. La, it cool,
and sip whenever the cough is Troublesome.
Ii is pleasant, infallble, cheap and good.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-09-19

The Mississippi legislator who was
caught stealing q lot ofclo,hing from a room
10 the Laclede House, st. Louis, represents
Lowndcs county, or will when he gets out.
His name is Charles Mauss, and he is
white caIpet-bagger.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-09-19
couth Branch Inteligencer.
william Harper, Editor.
ME-, Corner Main and GraUel Lane SIS.
RoMSEY, WEST VIRGINIA.
T Il II NJ S {:

THREE DOLLARS per annnm-or TWO
LIARS AND FIFTY CENTS if paid in ad-
nlce
TERMS OF ADVERTISING
The rates of advertising are, for square item
.,s,l or less, One DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENTS for
s,ss insertions-larger ones in the same proper
u, Each continuance Thirty-seven and n half
ants.
0,,rterly, half yearly, and yearly advertise.
,.atin:etteG at a liberal reduction on he above
,l,es.
Yearly advertisers disseminating during the
"a, viii be charged regular rates.
advertisement 10 be considered by the mon In
q. year unless specified on the Manuscript or pre-
T,.,,y agreed upon between the parties.
2s,outions of associations, communications Of
mite! interest and notices of deaths exceeding
LINES will be charged ten cents per line.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-09-19

-PRfNCE Iturbide, who died recently in
Paris, left will giving all his property to
a woman, Pauline, at one time a cook
The Princess Theresa Iiurbide, sister Of the
deceased, IS about to commence an action
with view Of breaking tho will. She as
serts that he was uuduly influenced by the
woman Pauline. The whole Of the will is
ia tho handwriting Of the testator.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-09-19
ry On Thursday of las. week MIR Josiah

S On Thursday of last week, Mr.. Josiah
Baughmsn, of Kellersbure, Armstrong
county, Pennsylvania, met with a sudden
ana terrible death in the following manner !:
While engaged in putting down a we'll, he
had put very heavy blast, which failed to
ignite from some cause or other. Mr.. Baugh.
man looked down to see what was the mat
ter, when, without minutes warning, the
blast went off, and taking off the entire
head Of the unfortunate man in an instant.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-09-19

To TELL Coon Foes. If you desire to
be certain that your eggs are good and fresh.
put them in water if tho butts turn up
s hey are not fresh. This is an infaIlible
rule TO distinguish good egg from bad one.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-09-19
A Genuine Snaik Story !

In Fayette county, near the line Of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railroad, there is famous. Rat
tle-snake den, which has always been a source
of terror and of fear to those who have looked
over into its precincts, as we'll as to those who
have even heard Of the fearful revelations regard
ing the size and the number of the venomous
reptiles which infest this poison-sricken cavern.
In numbers, their name is legion, and in age,
size and downright radcalism, there are no fig
ures or names to represent them. short time
since, two daring young men resolved TO make
an experiment by way Of forming some insight
as regarded their numbers, and clothing them.
selves from bead 10 foot in suits Of thick buck
skin, (such as our friend Donnaly uses to make
his best gloves,) with large sharp knives in
hand, they sailed forth into the poison infested
region. They entered, cutting and slashing, the
snaiks rafting, Kissing and striking at their ad-
versaries, and when these enterprising youths
landed on tother side, their buck skin clothes
were a sight TO see As a snaik would strike
bis fangs would be deeply and firmly implanted
in the buckskiu, and of would go his head, by
a well directed blow by the hand and knife By
making a fair count, IL was found that two hun
dred and forty snaik heads were attached to tie
clothes Of one Of the party and one hundred
and sixty heads firmly fastened TO the other -
More would have been secured but IL was not
good day for snaiks Any one who does not
believe the foregoing true story will be convin-
ced Of its entire correctness by enquiring at this
Office for the name Of our informant.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-09-19

RELGIoUs.-There will be Basket Meeting at
Ebenezer, three miles east of Romney, common
cling on the Bird Saturday in September, (present
month and will protr acted into the following
week.
E. b. DUNCAN, Pastor.
September IL 1874
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-09-19

AMOS FINK, farmer residing near
Lancaster Pennsylvania, raised from seven
teen acres Of wheat an average Of forty five
bushels TO the acre. This extraordinary
largo yield is hard 10 beat.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-09-19
n D TICE
To stockholders in South Branch
Railway Company.

AORk having been commenced on the South
w Branch Railway, the Stockholders are
required to pay second instalment OF 10 per
cent on each share of their stock subscription
on or before .he 10th day of June next. Also,
10 per cent. on each share thereafter to be paid
monthly until the subscriptions are paid
1t is to be hoped each shareholder will bear
the above in mind and, also, that prompt pay.
ment will be expected
JOHN c. HEISKELL,
Treasurer Of South Branch Railway Co.
Romney, May 30, 1873.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-09-19

-WENDELL PHILLIPS says that Gran,
wants third term in order to make anoth.
CT million.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-09-19

@ A MAN who had been to a crowded
ball said be was fond Of rings on his fingers,
but he didn't like bellies on his toes.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-09-19

"A CONDUCTOR on the New Haven aud
Northampton Road, while taking fares the
other day, was asked by an old gentleman :
What do you do with this ere morey you
get Of the passengers az don't have tickets 2
Put j, 10 my pocket answered the good
nstured conductor. Just what thought,
said the inquisiive old gentleman, return.
Jog TO his newspaper.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-09-19
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
Joseph G. Pancake,
as.
Stephen Smiths Admir-, &c.,

stephen Smiths Admir-, &C.,
In CHANCERY.
pY virtue of a decree rendered mt the April
- term, 1873, of the Circuit Court of Hamp-
shire county, West Va, the undersigned, a spe-
cial commissioner in this cause, is directed after
publication in the South Branch Intelligencer for,
six successive weeks to state, settle aud adjust
tine account of Samuel Cooper, Administrator of
Stephen Smith, decd, to ascertain the debts
binding the estate of said deceased, and call be-
fore him the creditors OF said estate and also 20
ascertain and report of the real estate of which
the said Stephen Smith, decd. died seized and
his title thereto and the value and annual value.
and state such other matters he may deem peril
rent or any of the parties interested may require.
To Samuel Cooper, 1dm'r. and all the
creditors Of Stephen Smith, deceased,
TAKE NOTICE,
That on the Bird day of October, 1873, at my
office in Romney, | shall proceed to carry out
tie directions of the above rected decree. at
which time and place the creditors of said Ste.
phen Smith and all others interested are required
TO present and prove their liens upon the lands
in the bill mentioned before me, and all other
parties interested may attend for the protection
of their interests Given under my hand as
special commissioner as aforesaid this Goth day
of August. 1873.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-09-19
SURVEYING.
,NulNSIDNER'S NOTICE.

''NINSIDNER,S NOTICE.
.'n \ Haywood,
a's Rjgovay,
N IN ChGnccrU.
ID '"r Circuit Court Of Hampsbire
April Term 1873, this cause
Undersigned, a special COM
''l Tor The purpose, who wss
1 Ie amounts and priorjtv of
''.r"t Of The said defendant
'HI Boo thc bin and proceedings
value and annual value Of his
interested will, therefore,
TlEE N0UCE,
Day Of September. 1879. nj the
a}'on 6Flournoy, in Romney.
proceed 90 carry out the direc-
fer''ed decree, al which time
rs interested may attend for
.HaIr interests.
JAMES PARSONS.
l.,g.a, Special Commissioner.
and opened, choice lot Oh
s-, Misses city made Shoes Of AID
LhL'oN PArrE & PuGu
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-09-19
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
William Hutchinson, Complainant,

William Hutchinson, Complainant,
as.
@. Vanorsdell &c, Defendants,
IN Chaaceyy.
DY decree rendered at the April Term Of IN q
I'D Circuit Court Of Hampshire county, West
Va the undersigned. Special Commissioner in
this cause, is directed
LIST. To state settle and adjust the accounts Of
James Il. Powell, late Sheri Il and as such COM
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-09-19
Farmer and House Keeper.

To CURE HIccoUGH.-A small piece of
loaf sugar will instantly stop the most
troublesome hiccoush
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-11
Club purse n ZOO nrst horse $780, second horse sao

FIFTH pAY-FRpAY, APRIL Is
FIRST kAcE-Handicap Hurdle Race: two mles /,
weights to appear the day before the races Club Qrs
SU nrst horse $S5o second horse $780, third horse $50
$500; first horse $3.50 second horse 500 third horse $50
THIRD RAcE-Two mile heats for all ages; Club pirse
Si rst horse 500 second horse $780, third horse SO
SIXTH DAY-sATURDAY, APRIL 49,
rIRsr hAcE-The Fortuna take, for fies three years
oia Soo entrance p p, with $1,000 added; second
Il w NJ Conner's b. Sunrise. by Planet dam Ultima,
q W Cottrilrs b. sallie Watson, by Daniel Boone.
dam Maggie q, by Brown Dick.
w Cotrills b. Saiie Kellar, by Daniel Boone, dam
a George Cadwalladers ch ( vandalla, by vandaI,
s. George Cadwalladersb b. T. The Pet by vandaL, dam
Magenta, by Mahomet. "
SECOND RAcE-Consolation purse, for horses that
have run and not won during the meetings horses beaten
once allowed lbs twice, 40 lbs three times or more
Is lbs mile; Club purse S505 horse $3.50 Sec
ond horse 800, third horse $50 -
THIRD RACE-Four mile heats, for all ages Club purse
SzU rst horse $1,000 second horse $780, third horse
S2U winner OF Congress Stake at Mobile Ala. lbs.
extra. -
For the four-mile event there Will, in all proba-
bity, be five starters, comprising London, Flora
Mclvor, Wanderer, Frank Hampton and Fannie M.
IL Is expected that London and Cape Race will
come together during the meeting to decide an
outside bet OF So, 500 now pending Altogether the
races promise to be interesting, and under more
favorable circumstances would create something
akin to excitement. AS it Is racing in New Orleans
VIII be something akin to whistlng through
graveyard
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-11
YOSKVlLLe POLICE COURT.
Heavy swindling I'm Pianos

For some time past man VINO sometimes gives
the name OF Richards, but more frequently that of
Grey, has been victimizing pianoforte makers and
dealers in the following manner:-He would en-
gage furnished room In respectable house, then
get piano at q rent OF $40 month"; and IN few
days or week at the most 1t was sold to per-
son for half its value Among the victims this nice
simple little game-0ne thar pays, however, pretty
handsOmely-are Charles J, Belts, 1873 Broadway;
Calvin A. Munger, IS University Place; and Adam
who are only tenth propaSly Of those who haye
been swindled, made application to Justice
Coulter for search warrants on Thursday, and
the result was that four pianos, all OF the
value OF $4,000 were recovered at various places
Thomas Drew. Of 80 Carmine street. one OF these, in
whose possession was found one OF the pianos was
arrested by Sergeant Phillips and Onicer O'Connen
Of the Court squad, and arraigned on o charge OF
larceny. He denied the same and claimed that he
gave 5000 for the piano. In default Of $4,000 bail
he was committed until this afternoon, when an
examination VIII be accorded him.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-11
JEFFERSON MARKET POLICE COURT.

At the Jefferson Market Police Court yesterday
before Justice Cox. Clark Wheeler was charged
with obtaining SIS by false pretences from Red
mond Reilly, of 3O7 Madison street. The evidence
showed that the complainant was about going to
Boston in search OF employment and met the pris-
oner on the steamer, at the wharf, wh0 by
promises OF an engagement on arriving in Boston,
induced him to loan him SIS and then stole away.
Wheeler was committed In default OF $500 to
answer.
Henry Johnson was charged with stealing 500
from a money drawer in the store OF Washington
Hadley log Sixth avenue. The complainant tes-
titled that he saw him in the act, and he was COM
mitted to answer.
frederic Marviie and Dolly Bird. Of ITO Macdougal
street, were charged with stealing a quantity OF
silk and of ladies' clothing all valued at $50, from
Maria Reed, residing at the same place. They
were held to answer
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-11
BROOKLYN COURTS.
SUPREME C0UaT-SpECIAL TERM.

The Board OF Education In Court.
Before Judge Pratt
The argument was heard yesterday In the matter
OF the application OF Thomas Prossen for q perma-
nent Injunction to restrain the Board OF EducatiO
from applying $41, 900 which had been appropriated
by the Joint Board to any other purpose than
erecting school house in the Twenty-hrst ward.
The Board, it seems had determined to build in
another ward. Mr.. Britton, for the Board, con-
tended that such action could only be maintained
by a suit OF the people through the Attorney Gene
raj. Mr. Britton argued that the petitioner had
shown no facts warrantng such interference and
that by the act OF 1850 the Board OF Education had
entire supervision and control OF the manner in
and 1t was entirely within the discretion OF that
Board how IL should be expended. The only re-
strction upon them Is that they cannot infringe
upon the General Fund" for the benefit OF the
Especial Fund" rice versa. Itfoliowed that they
had right to determine whether moneys consti-
tuting the special fund should be expended for the
erection OF school house or two, and 1t Is no
part OF the duty OF the Joint Board OF Aldermen and
Supervisors to specify the special purposes for
which the school moneys are to be raised nor has
Ii the power to control the action OF the Board OF
Education. The exercise OF such power would be
q usurpation Of its functions and reducing the
Board OF Education to the position OF mere execu-
tive agents OF the Joint Board, and would practi.
caly transfer the duties and powers ofthe Board OF
Education relating to the control and management
OF the Common School Department OF the city to
the Joint Board.
Counsellor Campbell, for the petitioner, held that
the Legislature had passed an act authorizing
taxpayer to bring an action OF this nature. The
counsellor condemned Mr.. Britton's argument on
the special and general funds as fauacous aud
stated tnat the Joint Board had designated the
manner in which the money appropriated was to be
expended and it was the duty Of the Board OF Edu-
cation to do In this respect as the JOINT BOARD nau
directed.
Judge Pratt reserved his decision.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-11
COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS.
An Italian Stabbing Case-Disa greemcnt
of the Jury.

of the Jury.
Before Recorder Hackett.
The great part OF yesterdays session OF this Court
was spent in the trial OF case OF elonious assault
and battery. Andrew Bressant was charged with
stabbng Dominica Longinotti on the Goth OF No
vember, 1871, at his saloon In Spring street. 1t
seemed from the testimony OF number OF Italians
who were examined that they were drinking
together and that the complainant invited Bres-
SAINT TO join them, at the same time catching
hold OF his beard and saying, "You are
q nice looking gentleman, although you have
the look OF a Jew lie Immediately apologzed
and said he did not mean to insult him. A
man named FRANKIE took mold OF Longnotti, and In
the scuiiie Bressant stabbed LOngine til with small
knife, INJECTING wound ID the breast and three
In the abdomen, one OF which the physician swere
might have proved fatal. longnetti was confined
to bed for one month, and was unable 10 work for
four months. The accused proved by respectable
witnesses that he was coniectoner, and that his
reputation .or peace and quetness was very good.
The jury were unable co agree, and His Honor dis.
charged them from the further consideration Of
the case. 1t was understood that seven OF the
jurors were In favor OF convictng the defendant OF
an assault with intent to do bodily HARM while the
other five wanted 10 acquit him. ON motion OF Mr..
Howe the accused was permitted To 60 on bail.
Grand Larcenics and Assaults.
George Covel pleaded gully to the offence Of
grand larceny. On the 18th OF March he stole
clothing and jewelry. the aggregate value OF which
was $155, the property OF George F. Haws Ill East
Eighteenth street. He was sent to the state Prison
Tor three years and six months.
John Hoehn, against whom was similar charge,
admitted his guilt The allegation was that on the
18th OF october he stole piece OF silk worth $40,
the property OF 0verton & Coifax. The sentence
was Imprisonment in the state Prison for three
years.
Thomas Rice, who was indicted for cutting Ann
Hogan W the head With butchers kllie. plealed
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-11
SUPREME CCuRT--CHAMBeRS.
Court Officers Getting Thor Pay.
Before Judge Barrett

court OmeerS 0ctUAnk RYE
Before Judge Barrett.
1t has already been reported In the HERALD that
Comptroller Green refused to pay certain Court
officers for services performed from the 1st OF May
to the 18th of June 1872 The OF refusal was
that he did not appoint them, as he claimed he
had right to do. Colonel James Doyle and Cap
tain Thomas Feeley, two ofllcers OF the Superior
Court, accordingly applied in this Court for writs
OF peremptory mandamus, directing the COmptr0l-
Ter TO pay the amount oil their respective claims.
The matter has been pending in the Court for some
time, through various points OF defence interposed
by opposing counsel Judge Davis passed favor
ably upon the cases when brought before him. and
yesterday Judge Barrett gave final order direct
Ing the writs to issue. Following this decision
other applications Of similar character will be
speedily made and the result will be that the
Court officers will not be kept much longer out OF
their pay for services between the dates specified.
Decisions.
Nolen ct al vs.. Cotton ct al.-Writ of assistance
granted.
Davis VS.. Fishl0ben.-Upon the merits the mo-
ton for an Injunction Is denied and the temporary
Injunction Is dissolved, with $40 costs.
In the Matter OF the Application Of A. II. Vail, an
infant to sell, Gc.-Ordcr granted and bond ap-
proved.
Dumas vs.. Dumas.-Referred back.
Burns VS.. Wright.-Memorandum Tor counsel.
In the Matter OF the Petition OF Davis.-M0tion
denied, without costs and without prejudice.
In the Matter OF the Petition OF Georgna r. Cur
tbs ct al, Infants, to sell Real Estate.-RepOrt con-
1rmed and order granted.
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HORSE NOTES.
graveyard

w. r. Babcock's stable OF racehorses passed
through this city yesterday, on their way to Mon
mouth Park, to be trained for the coming cam
paign. The horses came from Pr0vi-
dence, where they have been Wintered
WELL All the horses are in robust
health and just In the right shape to 60 into strong
work. The stable comprised the well known four
miller Hembold, Conductor. Ethel Sprague, Hattie
O'Nei and Ransom, the latter bay colt by Aste.
roid, dam Banner, three years old, and looks as II
he Will make u race horse.
RACING IN NATCHEZ.
FAIR GROUNDS, March 20-DaSn Of two miles.
f. Harrisons g. h. Tom Corbett.. I
Il. Harrisons Oh. e. Sir Rufus. ........-...-....
Mr.. Dannemans CHI. G. TangleiOot. =
Time A. 0O
SAME DAY-Mile heats.
Il. Harrisons CHI f. Belle Buckle. ............. I
Mr.. WarWick's b. h. Tom feathers ............ 2 y
Time 1:47-14SI.
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Mime. Hazards Sale.

Another very attractive art and miscellaneous
sale is set down for next Wednesday evening, at
the rooms Of Nine. De H. Hazard No. so Union
place. 1t is TO consist Of statuary and various ar
cles OF vrtu from the Tuileries, together with
venirs and antiquities collected by their present
possessor during long residence abroad The
statuary includes nine pieces, sculptured by Nine.
Hazard herself. Among these are to be found
"Abandonata" group OF three figures in rare
Cr thra marble Ia Pace Gensrosa n also group
a beautiful single figure in Cristola; "Summer''
and Autumn" two single figures; "Rustic Fe-
lcity." also two single figures, and several mccall
lion portraits. The jewery consists of thirty-sx
lots; but perhaps the connoisseur will be most in
terested in the antiquities ana the souvenirs, OF
which there are many valuable and unique ex-
ampleS.