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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-10-02

tempting feast was laid in honor Of the oc-
easiou. FANNIE was quietly, tearfully
happy through il all, yet so wearied with
th9 unusual excitement that Madam said
tia, she must see the girls 'Peace Offering
that night. Tho frsI thing she saw the
next noruiog Was a fne large trunk, 40
lying upon IL card, 'For Miss FANNIE
CoMsrOCK, from her teachers and school,
mates. Hlving opened l., she saw il was
packed full Of neatly folded garuients; but
she had not time to examine It's con tents
until after breakfast, When they left her e.
lone with her wonderful gift. There were
pretty dresses and sacques, u fine new Ina,
aad parasol, gloves aud ribbons, cuffs aud
collars, andergarments In abundauoe-in,
deed everything which young schoolgirl
could possibly need. Every one OF Mad D..
ans two hundred and ten pupils had con.
tri5uted from her choicest and best, 10 fur
nish a complete outfit for their less favored
mate. At the very bottom YVES a we'll fill
cd writing desk, aud album, contsining sll
their pictures, and pretty purse contain
ing five dollars, and the following nots from
M,dam
My DEAR CHILD-This shall be re-
ceipt in full for all expenses, during what.
ever time you may choose to remain in the
seminary, which l present to you as sin
oero token of my love and respect.
JENETTE GAIN.
They found her OF dinuer-lime on the
floor, surrounded by bcr new treasures .cry-
ing like baby but i; did her good. She
was soon able to resume her studies, and
was ever after treated with kindness and
consideration, even though all her hair came
out ard left her head as bald rs her face,
SO she had to wear queer cap. like wig Cor
many weeks. When the long vsc1,ion ar
rived BELLE carried her of TO her boaut.
full home on the Hudson, where, for the
FIRST time in her life, she was surrounded
with beauty and luxury on every side, and
was treated as loved and honored guest.
1t was not long before the hateful wig was
| cast aside, and FANNIE's head was covered
with q prolusion of dark auburn cuyls, which
were iGdccd a crown Of glory that made her
plain face almost beautiful.
Gentle, loving and beloved by oil, she
remained in the seminary until she gradu-
ated with honor, after which Madam offer
ed her tho position of head teacher, with a
most liberal salary, which she gratefully &c.
cepted.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-10-02

sS-TnE words in the English language
are compound of several languages. The
language may be looked upon as compli-
cation, both in words and expression, of
various dialects Our law terms are deri-
we'd from the Norman, our military terms
from tho French, cur scientific terms
from the Greek, and our stock of nouns
from the Latin, through the medium of the
French. Nearly all English verbs are Ger.
man, and nearly every noun or adjective is
taken from other dialects. The English
language is composed of 1873 words Of
which G,132 are from hte Latin g ,312 from
the French, LOGO from the Saxon, 2 $50
from the Greek, 69l from the Dutch, oil
from the Italian, LOG from the German not
including verbs), 90 from tho Welsh, IS
from the Danish, sc from the Spanish, so
from the icelandic, 81 from the Swedish,
81 from the Gothic, l6 from the Hebrew,
J. from :ho Teutouic, and tho remainder
from other languages.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-10-02


AN UGLY REPoRT.-Tho Fincastls Her.
ald says: A letter from one of the party
Of 30 citizens who left this County for
Kansas last Spring gives most distressing
account Of things out there. The writer
emphasizes the fact that times arc hard and
says that the chiuch bug, drought, aud
grasshoppcrs have lcf the country complete.
ly bare, with a-gloomy prospeo: for fall
seeding, on account of sho latter which are
80 thick that one can hardly locomote for
them. Besides these evils, which to some
extent may be considered periodical, tho
climate does not suit Virginiaus.
Moral let Virginians stay at home.
With the same enterprise and industry they
can do as well in their native State as any,
where in the United States.
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South 8raush gatelIissneer.
RoMNEY, FRIDAY, SEPT. 25, 1874

NOT CORRECT. II. has been stated by
some Republican Journals ths. McEnerv
was newer inaugurated Governor Of Louisi-
ana and that, consequently, Mr.. Penn had
no right to act as Lieutenant Governor.
The truth, however, is that kellogg and
McEnery were inaugurated on the Same
day by rival Legislatures. Both appealed
TO General Grant, who finally sustained
Kellogg, and that is what makes all tho
difference.
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LOVE ONE ANOTHER brothers, sis {.
ters, did you ever try the effect which lit
tic acts of kindness produce upon your cir
Gle We love to receive littlo favors our.
selves; aud how pleasant the reception of
them makes the circle
Little acts Of kindness, gentle words,
loving smiles, they strew tho path of life
with flowers they make the sun shine
brighter, and the green earth greoner-
and lIo who bado us love one another looks
with favor upon The gonte and kind heart
ed, and he pronounced tho meek blessed.
Brothers ! sisters loyo one another,
boar with one another. BE kind to the
little ones-they will often DO fretful and
wnywnrd. BE patient with them and amuse
them. How often whole family oflitlc ones
ere restored to good bumor by au elder
member proposing some new play, and per-
haps joining in it, or gathering them a
round her while she relates some pleasant
story.
Never be unkind to one another, never
be ashamed to help any one, and you will
find shat though it is pleasant to receive
favors, yet it is more blessed to give than
to receive.
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FRO BE CONTINUED. !

OF grapes, tho MartinsbUrg Ladepen-
dent Gays, they suit dyspepsia if eaten before
breakfast. We always thought SO and
the juice Of grapes taken before AID after
dinner makes you strong, asst adds strength
to your constitution. - RIrk, Gozetts.
Nevada City, California, is proud Of
a citizen who has been married two times
snd never paid cont 70 the officiating
minister.
An up country paper offers TO give re-
coip.cd bills 10 oil lie Subscribers who pay
up Generous 70 q fauIt
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AN OLD HoRsE.-The Hagerstown
TUice a. Week says that Mr.. William Kew.
scr, one of the oldest residents of Washing
ton county, owns horse:that was So years
old last spring, aud is driven to town from
mile in tho country almost daily. The
old veteran still looks as if he were good
for another decade.
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EFTHE Chinese rebel against the sew
ing machine, because they say, it choapeus
labor aod deprives their tailors Of work.
AZ Hong Kong, several Chinese tailors, who
lately undertook to use machines, we're as
5aulJed and expelled from the native com
munity. In America, Chinese cheap labor
IS opposed and ridiculed. 10 China, Amer.
can cheap labor, BY machinery, is equally
rcpudiaied.
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Never be angry with your noighbor
because his religious views differ from yours
for all The branches Of irco do not lean
the same way
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EVAN Iowa editor recently announced
that carlain patron Of bis was thieviog as
usual. j. was written thriving.
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South Branch Intelligencer.
William IIarpor, Editor.
Ofce, Corner Ifain and Gruuel Lane SIS,
RoNSEY, wrsr VIRGINIA.
a r X NJ s..

TWO DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS per
aanrm-or TWO DOLLARS, If paid in adyahce.
30 paper will be discontinued, except ut the
'p0o1 Of the publisher, until all a;rearsges have
tter settled
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TERMS OF ApyrRTISTNu ::

Tire yates of advertising are, for a square item
nesl or less, ONE DOLLAR AND FIrrY CENTS for
.alel eFtions-larger ones ia The same proper
ION ZACH continuance 37l cents.
Quarterly, half yearly. and yearly advertise
uru's ted alta liberal reduction on the above
rates.
}eor'y advertisers disseminating during the
,e4r viii lie charged regular rates
reimbursement to be considered by the month
O. ,al unless specified on the Manuscript or pre-
cousv agreed upon between the parties.
solutions of associations, communications OF
limited interest, and notices OF deaths exceeding
rs Lras viii be charged ten cents per line.
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u. S MAIL LINE
Green Spring Run to Romnev

cr.h.r having changed the running
.t'. line ~ Stages Sundays cxccp-
a'.rsor Creek t. Green Spring
'raFc each morning Green Spring
tlr arrival Of the accommo-
ana leave Eomucy at A. NJ, each
COMP cling with lhc western bound
ton train r. 50. By fis line dis
Green Spring Eun and Romncy IL
short".t route Passengers may rest
80. nu ile part cr Tire proprietor eve.
T' b." -.l 90 their comfort All
trusted ~ use VII. bc attended TO.
ISAAC PARKER.
.Ht ~, lel5.-Iy.
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bni cannot leave this branch without referring
Briefly to another State in the South, scarcely
less oppressed than Louisiana. / refer TO
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1874-07-06
IHiddieto vyn items.

[Spec ally Reported for the Commercal.l
The ladies' held their weekly Temperance
prayer meeting last Thursday afternoon in the
Presbyterian church,
The Diamond State Cornet Band appeared in
their new uniforms last Friday evening on their
way down to Dover, where they spent their
Fourth.
The building and loan association met Thurs
day evening, and money sold at per cent. This
is the lowest premium for which money has
been sold at all.
W. j. Lingo is preparing to construct a dwell
ling house for q. E. Hukill, Esq, on Cass st.
Tie woman who was found dead on Fri
morning near Derricksons Corner, and who was
killed by lightning during the storm, was buried
on Saturday.
Although no programme had been fixed upon
for the proper celebration of the Fourth, never
abe less the day was not suffered to pass without
the usual number of h0ps and nishaps. About
p. NJ on Saturday, as rhos. Scott and Harris
Mcdowell were riding up Broad street in an
open buggy the horse took fright, and ran away,
throwing out the occupants, but doing no harm
to them or the buggy.
Robt. Morris, L. l.. D., instituted chapter of
the Eastern Star Order, on July 4th in the Ma
sonic Hall of this place. Those eligible to mem
bership are Master Masons and their wives, sis
ters, mothers, and widows. MIR. j. o. Roberts was
elected Worthy Patron. The new chapter was
named Alpha Chapter, No. l.
Some of the coored people had high time of
it on the Fourth, holding high carnival on An-
dersOn st.
The Cornet Band of this place will give a
Promenade Concert and raspberry festival,
on Tuesday and Friday of this week, in the
Academy Grove. An ample platform will be
constructed for those who delight to dance.
OBSERVER.
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1874-07-06

FURTHER PARTICULARS HOUSES UNRooFED, TREES
UPRoorED AND BROKEN DOWN. CROPS SCATTERED
AND THE FRUIT ORCHARDS INJURED.
The Elkton Wing furnishes additional particu-
lars of che storm which passed over that town
on Thursday night, the track of which it says
was about one mile in width. About 81 o'clock
the storm rose to a hurricane swapping the shade
trees in the streets like reeds. Tho FELTON,
House, on the corner of Bow street, near the de-
pot, kept by Mr.. Clemson, was entirely unroofed
the roof being raised thirty or forty feet above
the building and carried to the corner of Bow
and High streets, where the greater part of ii was
deposited in the yard of Mr.. John Hogg, in its
flight, passing over the dwellings of p. g. Strck-
land and W. J. Alrich. One of the large willow
trees in the yard of the National Bank was
snapped off few feet from the ground and laid
across Main street. The tops of many of the
shade trees are much broken, one of the flying
branches carrying away the sign over the front
mean to replace and the streets the next morn
ing we're blocked in all directions with large
branches torn from the trees on the sidewalks.
Great havoc was made among the trees in the
lawn of Mr.. Bratton, on east Main street !; one
of the naples being torn up and hurled thirty
or forty feet from where it grew.
At Holly Hall, MIR. BarrolIs residence, sever
al large trees in the lawn we're demolished, and
in the track of the storm the wheat in shock and
stack was generally blown and scattered about
the fields. The growing corn is injured consid-
erably, the largest of it being snapped off at the
ground, The peach and apple orchards in the
track of the storm have suffered severely, many
of the trees being entirely destroyed.
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1874-07-06
FIRST EDITION.


HOW HE BORE THE NEWS OF THE REFUSAL OF A NEW
TRIAL-A CONFESSION EXPECTED.
The intelligence of the refusal by the Supreme
Court of new trial for W. L. Udderzook was
communicated to him in his prison cell at West
Chester shortly after the motion for the new
trial was denied. He met the tidings with the
same strong and stold manner, says the West
Chester Ne,os, which has characterized his de-
pertinent from the beginning of the dreadful
ordeal up to the present day. 1t is true he
eyinced some disappointment, yet he fought
down any and all exhibitions of regret and weak
ness, If there were any to rise in his bold, in
domtable bosom.
in his cell, aud with him passed over half an
hour in conversation. The subject was broach-
cd by Udderzook, who
EXPRESSED SOME DISAPPOINTMENT
at the Supreme Court. lie said he had looked
forward to their decision with great hope that
he would be given now trial. Mr.. Perdue
told him he had not visited him
for the purpose Of telling HIM the sentiment
of the people in regard to his being guilty or
not, but he deemed it his duty..to sayto him, that
in all probability the day for his execution would
be fixed by the Governor at an early date, and
he most sincerely enjoined upon him to prepare
himself accordingly.
The prisoner spoke Of an
EFFORT TO EFFECT PARDON
to which Perdue replied that he would not labor
for such, unless he, Udderzook, promised to fit
himself for eternity. He told him in this great
and necessary work no one could be an agent
the labor must be accomplished by himself, and
he hoped, sincerely hoped that he would begin
at oLce and continue until he had made peace
with God.
The prisoner spoke of his strong desire to
live, saying that lie had fond and devoted
wife, and group of interesting little children,
all that IL man could wish to live for.
Said he,
4'IT Is HARD TO DIE, AND LEAVE MY FAMILY"
lie referred to Mr.. whitney's course, and CEN
aurcd him bitterly for not producing the valua-
BILE testimony in his behalf which was placed in
his control in Baltimore. Before leaving
the cell he again spoke of pardon,
but his counsel gave him no cause to
hope for such being granted and to the con
trary urged him TO prepare to meet his unhappy
and terilbe fate. Mr.. p. told hm that in the
matter of presenting his case before the pardon
board there could be no argument that would
slIrmount the voluminous testimony which had
been unclaimed around him from the beginning
to the end. The whole of the testimony tOO
against him
HAD NOT BEEN rnoDUcED
or brought out at tho trial. Samuel JelIeris, the
inn keeper ut Jennerville, did not state the fact,
that he, Udderzook, had come back to the hotel,
and paid the board bill for himself and compan-
ion. Othor evidence also, as damaging against
him, was also to be had, and which was not
known by the Commonwealth 3 officers at the
time of the trial.
Udderzook looks haggard to-day, and it is evi-
dent that he il suffering more mental anxiety
than at any time since his arrest. His wife is
considerably broken down under the sad news
from the Supreme Court.
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1874-07-06

AsuowER OF BEgrI.Es-ARsENIo FOR THE POTATO
nUa-soME MORE DATA ON THE INSECT PEST
QUESTION, FROM OUR wIscoNs1N coRREsPoN-
DENT.
Especial to the Commercially
BAEARoo, saulS Co., Wis, July 1.
Since my last communication in regard to the
potato bug, an excitement was created among
our citizens by slo,cer of Beetles, which rat
tied upon the roofs and sidewalks like hail.
The new conner may be half brother of the
Colorado Beetle, ar it il somewhat similar in
general appearance. 1t is II novelty in this
neighborhood. l enclose You specimen. In
their descent the beetles were accompanied by
Il shower of rain. This carried them into cs-
terms aud general overhauling ensued. 1t is
stated that one of our saloon keepers
caught peck IN wash tub.
The beetles were very tenacious Of life,
and were lively after being immered in water
for over week. There must have beon myriads
of them. Where they came from, and III which
direction they were vending their flight, is a
mystery. Itisalso stated that an army of grass
hoppers have invaded one Of the western coun-
ties of the State. From these facts you may
comprehend that the western Granger hns to earn
his bread by fighting insects, AZ well as by the
sweat Of his brow.
Mr.. McNIaran. living near the neighboring
town Of Fgirield, left an open vessel containing
a mixture Of Paris Green and flour, by the rosd
side. One OF his neighbors cows partook of
the same, and was found dead IN her owner
yard upon the ensuing morning The previous
c1ening, two or the children partoolS OF the milk
aud were siclsened by the same. Upon examine
ton tho reminder was found to be creamless
and dscoloied
Professor b. of tho State College, has exper-
imented with common arsenic as remedy for
the potato bug. A tablespoonful to bucket of
water, sprnlled ON the plants liz said to he an
cilectual remedy. 1t gives the greatest satsfac-
ton applied IN tho above manner, and only re-
qnres renewal on account of a largely increased
growth Of the leaf. II does not seem to be az
simulated by the plant, to affect it in any 9th
er way, unless applied too strong. AS arsenic
only costs ten cents per pound and Paris Green
fifty, the former article is recommended by its
cheapneHs. When used dry, add 20 or 30 times
the weight of plaster, or 10 parts of flour. 1t is
hardly necessary to state that arsenic, owing to
its color and appearance, is dangerous article
to be left living around loose. A word to the
wise ia sufficient. SAMUEL s. GRUBn
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Fire at Kenmett Square.
DESTRUCTIVE EFFECTS CT THE sToRM-sTABLEs
AND sToREuoUsLs BURNED.

DESTRUCTIVE EFFECTS OF THE sroRM-sTABLEs
AND sToREHoUsLs BURNED.
KENNETT SQUARE, July 8.
Last evening about o'clock one of the most
severe thunder storms that we have expe-
rienced for years passed over the Borough
new stable Of George Gawthrop, and
in few moments the whole building was
in a blaze. Mr.. Gawthrop succeeded in getting
his horses out, but everythin else in the stable
was consumed, six tons OF hay having been put
in the building within few days.
The loss is about $500, partly covered by in-
surance.
On the West, adjoining Mr.. Gawthrop, was
the stable of Mrs. Maria Jane Chandler, occu-
pied by r. W. Bamarl, which was also consun-
ed, one wagon and about one ton of hay being
in this stable. Loss about siOO, partly covered
by insurance.
Next on the East was the Stable of Mrs. Iliif.
which was destroyed. Loss about @400 1t is
also insured, but for what amount we could not
learn. Directly opposite across the street from
the above named buildings, stood the large
and commodious stlble of Edwin Brosius, in
which were six head of horses, but fortunately
they succeeded III getting them all out. The
stable had just been filled last week with new
hay. In one portion of the building was stored
large quantity of stone ware, Mr.. Brosius
being an extensive manufacturer and dealer in
stone and earthen ware. His loss is from 81,
500 to $4,000, partly covered by insurance in
the Chester County Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
1t was only by the greatest exerton or the part
of tho citizens that the large building used
by Mr.. Brosius for the manufacture
Of his ware was saved. At one time it was
thought by all that it must burn, but Fortunate
ly at the right time the wind seemed to veer
around a little to the northward, and by keep
ing the building thoroughly drenched with water
they were able to save it and keep the fire under
control.
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Killed on the IsaIIrond.

FATAL ACCIDENT AT MDDLErowN--A MAN KILLED
by THE CARS.
i. H. 5. Peters, a man about IS years of age,
residing in Philadelphia, left his home on the
morning of July 4th in company with his son,
t1 visit his mother in the lower part of Delaware,
whom he had not seen for about eight years.
Arriving at Mddletown on the noon train, he
r..ppei OF to speak with some one and
attempting to get on the train
whale m nption, he was thrown under the ears,
aud so horribly mangled that he died about l. !.
O'Clock +. NJ. Both his legs were cut or lie
leaves wife and four children.
Alparlndant Mills OF the Delaware II r., gave
me bldy in charge of G. W. Wilson, undertake
er; TO be dressed, put in ice. and sent to Phlla-
u 'lpha ON the evening train. puty Coroner
i,lenl held an inquest when verdict was
'nlHfa IN accordance with the above facts.
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CLOSE OF THE SCHOOLS -EXERCG3Es IN SCHOOLS
NOS. 10, ii, AND 10.
The closing exercises in all of the public
schools were completed on Friday, with those in
Nos 10, II, and 15 All these are Of the primary
grade except one division in No. 10, which is un-
der charge of Miss Emma Griffith and Miss Ella
lIcIntire and is of the Grammar School grade.
The exercises at No. Is were attended by sew
eral members of the Board of Education, in
cludiGg Messrs. W. j. Morrow and ii. NJ. Jen-
kns, the Committee of the School, Col. b. r.
Heisler and Chas Baird. The condition of the
school appeared very satisfactory, the children
bright cheerful, and interested in their studies.
The exercises began in the lowest grade room,
and closed in the Grammar School ROOM All
were neat and orderly, and prettily trimmed with
flowers, showing the thoughtful attention OF the
teachers, aud serving, no doubt, to cultivate a
taste for the beautiful i'll tho pupilg.
lady remarked to us that she thought sufli-
cient credit was not given to the laborious eff
forts made by tho teachers i'll the primary
schools, who have so much of the hard prepara-
tory training to impart. They take the children
at the very first, and patiently prepare them for
the High School much depends on this, and
yet it is only the results shown in the advanced
departments which are generally noticed and
commended. There is much of truth in this.
Let us be just to the primary schools.
CORRECTION.
In our report of No. 1, on Friday, the name of
Charles A. Hickman, who received the third
prize for scholarship, was msprinted, being Civ
en- as Dickens. We make this correction.