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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-11-11
Pre-Adamite Man-Curious Discovery

G. Tonski, Swede, moved from Blu
chanan county, Missouri, last spring,
and opened up farm In. the northern
edge of Brown county. Two weeks
ago he commenced digging well, and
at the distance Of forty two feet struck
some cedar poles, five inches thick,
which lay acroes the we'll like cordu-
roy road. Removing these after con-
siderable work with Ratchet, as the
narrowness Of the well prevented the use
a larger tool, he struck a similar OBJ
struction foot lower down. Not dis
couraged, the placky Swede went to
work Oh the second obstruction, and final
ly succeeded in removing that also
Some Of the poles were as solid and
sound as when first put down; others
were petritied, and part Of it was SO
rotten as to crumble to pieces as soon as
suruck by the air. Under this second
layer of wood was found four human
skulls, partly decayed, stone axe, two
stone spear-heads, large stone pipe
bowl, stone mortar, and two earthen-
ware kettles, one of which was broken
by the Ratchet in getting away the
wood. Three feet below this splendid
stream of water was struck. Mr.. Tonskl
boxed these relics up on last Tuesday
shipped them to the Historical Society
at Gottenburg, Sweden.-Kaaasds i'd
2,OcUfo 10
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-11-11
By resolve of Congress
AMOS SOPER

For his gallantry at the seige of Plattsburg.
The inscription told the story The
old man was 76. He says that twenty
young fellows, only two Of whom were
over Is, formed themselves together and
offered their services to the United States
General in command at Platts burg; they
were supplied with some old muskets,
and on the 18th of September, 1914, in
the simple language of the old man,
they "did the best they could His
work was done SO we'll that on the 18th
Of September, 1926, the musket, with
the above inscription, was given him as
a tribute of the nations esteem.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-11-11

A HIGH noteAOne of a thousand dol
lars.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-11-11

Snow fell at Laramie and Cheyenne,
Tuesday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-11-11

Republicans. in Roman. 90; Democrats, in
Natic, 173: Independents, in SMALL CAPS. g.
There are II to elect next year. The asterisk
CD indicates members of the present Congress,
reelected; the C. stands for colored.l
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-11-11

The terms Of twenty-five Senators expire on
March 3. 1875, and elections have been, on are
to be made fol-, the succeeding term as follows:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-11-11
In Luck.

A handsome inheritance has come to
some lucky heirs residing in Iowa and
Nebraska. Three generations ago a
wealthy and public-spirited citizen who
was Mayor of Norwich, England, died,
leaving to the municipality large sum
of money upon the condition that in
the third generation of his family the
accumulated interest on the sum do
mated to the city should be paid to the
heirs of the donor. The defendants OF
this generous and eccentric man were
well aware of the provisions OF his last
testament, and accordingly have kept
trace of the funds. Lately. the last heir
OF the second generation died, and the
third generation, who are residents Of
the United States, have been notified to
appear on the Oath of November and
claim their property. The amount in
herited is about $4,000 American
currency, and will be divided among
several people. Representatives Of
these heirs came East last week and
sailed for Europe from New York on
Saturday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-11-11
NEW HAMPSHIRE-3
Elects III March, next year.

y
OREGON. .
George 4 Do10 80
PESNSYLVANIA-2i.b &th
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-06-26

ADULTERATIoN OF TEA. While much
has been said, and often justly, of the del.
oterious ingredients sometimes entering into
the composition Of ale aud beer and alec.
holic liquors, it is disagreeable to reflect that
adulteration is also finding its way into the
most harmless articles of domestic use. The
New York Times refers tuSan endless vari-
city of foreign substances which are used for
the purpose of increasing the bulk or improv-
ing the color OF tea. 10 Japan the art of
adulteration seems to be still in It's infancy,
as so-called "grcen tea" of japanese growth
can be had in which analysis fails to de.
tect any artificial coating on the leaf As
a rulo, however, the Times Gays all the greer
teas sold in the New York or any other
market, as well as the pearl.colored and
other fancy shades which iud favor with
Western tea drinkers, are simply products
of art, with the remotest possible resem-
blance TO tho leaf as nature makes it. Leaf
buds picked in spring are supposed to fur,
nish the raw material of what is known as
green tea. But In the first instance the
leaf thus gathered is not of very bright
green, and no matter how carefully the pro
cess Of drying is performed, the color must
become greatly dul!ed. But the tea-drink-
ing nations of the west demand that the
dried product shall have briliancy of
color such az nature never knew. To sat-
isfy this demand the Cinnamon has recourse
to pigments, and since be must paint the
tea, be is much moro likely to select infe-
rior varieties Of the autumn and dark -leaved
gathering than the true green leaves for
the operation.
The English Court of Queens Bench has
lately decided that tea colOred, as in niue
cases out of ten green tea is, with Prussian
blue and gypsum, must be given to the
public with plain intimation Of its true
character, otherwise the dealer must incur
the prescribed penalties of the law against,
adulteratioD. 1t is thought that this decis-
ion, along with several of similar kind on
the same subject, will havo The effect of
driving altogether from the Eoglish mark ct
the adulterated Chinese teas. With the
English demand interrupted, the American
market will be more exposed to frauds than
before. AS we pride ourselves on our sa-
gacity in detecting imposi,ions, we ought
to exercise it on the question Of how dry
leaves can be made TO look brish. green
or pearly gray by natural process 1t
would seem as if nothing 10 the way Of ilu-
ids at any rate, is safe from adulleration
except water. Bali SIN.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-06-26

BITTEN BY SNAKE. On Thursday
evening Mr. james j. Jones, of this city,
was bitten on his right foot by largo moe.
casin snake Of the "spread head" species,
IN Amherst county, and before he could
reach home the foot and ankle had swollen
twice the natural size, and his sufferings
were so Intense that mis- life was thought to
be endangered. Mr Q. 9. WingGeld being
Informed Of the occurrence, appeared upon
tho scene, where a crowd had already assem-
bled, Il applied his maidstone 10 the wound
It's effect was immediate aud highly graft
flying, removing both the poison aud the
pain, and reducing the swollen limb to very
nearly the natural size. Mr.. Jones was
walking about tho room yeslerday, aud ap-
pareotly suffering but little Inconvenience
L.yHchbu5g (Ia.) Nc,os, 10th.
The NATIONAL DEBT 1t is said that it
would require a direct TAX Of 957 per capita
for tho entire population Of tho United
States 20 pay oG tho national debt. Itsll
our currency were equally distributed, we
would have for each man, woman and child,
about sl7.
ANOTHER COMET.-Tbo coming comet,
which is already visible IN the constellation
Camelcopard, in right ascension about 7
hours and doclination about 20 degrees
Dorth,is expected by astronomers to become
exceedingly luminous in the last week Of
July and the FIRST week Of August 1t is
anticipated that its brilliaDcy will far sur
pass the Donati come, Of 1858. II was FIRST
visible in the early morning, but it is now
also visible before midnight Comets we're
once considered precursors Of great calam-
ities, and some in our own age, who still
retained superstitious ideas, spoke Of the
comet Of 1853 as bringing warning Of tho
civil war. /, is to be hoped that the comet
oflS74may no, be a'premonitory symptom
Of domestic convulsionsor foreign bostiIIties.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-06-26
The Laughing Plant.

The London Garden copies from Pal
graves work on Central and Esstere Ara
bia, an account Of plant whose seeds pro.
duce effects similar to those Of laughing
gas. II is native Of Arabs. A dwarf
variety of Omsn attains TO height of from
three to four feet, with woody stems, wide
spreading branches aud bright green foliage.
Its flowers are produced in clusters, and
are Of bright yellow color. The seed pods
are soft l. woody ir texture, and contain two
or three black seeds Of tho sizo and shape
Of French bean. Their flavor is little
like that of opium, and their taste is sweet !;
the odor from them produces sickeniDg
sensation aud is slightly offensive. These
seeds contain the essential property Of
this extraordinary plan. aud whcn pulver.
lied and taken in small doses, operate upon
person in a most peculiar manner. He
begins to laugh loudly, boisterously; then
he sings, dances, aud cuts all manuer Of
fantastic capers. Such extravagauce Of
gesture and mauners was never produced
by any other kind of dozing The effect
continues about an hour, and the patient
is uproariously comical.-When the excite
ment ceases the exhausted exhibitor falls
into deep sleep, which continues for an
hour or more, and when he nwakens be is
utterly unconscious that Any such demon.
stratious have been enacted by him. We
usually say there is nothing new under the
sun, but this peculiar plant, recently dis
covered, os it exercises the most ex,raor-
binary Influence over the human brain,
demands from men Of science careful iu-
vestigation.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-06-26

MR. HARPER: Having met the new Board of
Regents OF the Deaf, Dumb aud Blind Institu-
ton, appointed by Governor Jacob, during their
late meeting here, we happy 10 be able to
say they are a body OF Intelligent gentlemen,
who, we doubt not, will act solely for the best
Interests OF the Institution. We understand from
good authority, that the Board have determined
10 make some changes in the government Of the
Institution. Under their action all the offices
and position will become vacant after the first Of
July. The Board will meet again the 10Th
Of July, to fill all vacancies for year,, and
we learn they have Determined to elect a Stsrcard
and Il GoUerneSs, which two Offices will be new
10 ;his Institution. Both these position are i'm
portant ones and we hope there will be appli-
cants for these positions possessing the peculiar
and requisite qualifications necessary TO the har-
mony and good government of the Institution
and pupils. II would seem TO US that an init
mate knowledge of and skill in the sign language
would be one of the important requisites - but
this, as well as all other qualifications, we can
safely leave where they belong-to the judgme emit
of the Board who with and every other good
citizen Of the State will feel deeper interest in
the success of the Institution than in the success
of any applicant for place in it, IS
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-06-26

$4,000 PURSE OPEN TO ALL HoRsEs.-
The Pacific Jockey Club Of San Francisco
has determined to offer a purse of s25 900
for running race Of four miles and repeat,
opcu to oil horses in the world. The race
IS 20 come of at the new track uoar the Cen
trail Park on Nov. 9Th noxt. Tie first horse
IS to receive 3d. 900, tho second $4,000,
the third $4,000, and tho fourth 81 900
Three-yoar Odds arc to carry 90 pounds,
four-yoar olds l0l, 6ve-year ODDS 10 aud
six year.old5 and over ia. All horses
from cast Of the Rocky Mountains are to be
allowed 81 900 each, and horses from Eu-
rope 81 800 each
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-06-26

EE The case Of the State Of West Vir-
ginia against II. S. WALKER, late Public
Printer, for alleged overchargcs in doing
the work of the State, camo to halt in
tho Circuit Court at Charleston, on Friday
last. 1t appears from the Wheeling In.
teHtgencer'S correspondent that WALKER S
attorneys demurred to the States decara-
ton, and Judge SMITH decided that the
declaration was sustained. But he also de.
cided that WALK Err S pleas were good which
set up tue fact that his bills have all been
certified and audited as provided By law.
The State took leave to amend its pleading
and the case goes over until the November
term. The case as now decided allows no
action to 60 behind the certificates of tho
officers approving WALKERS bills. Said
official certification is supposed to be final
and exculpatOry. Fraud therefore will have
to be established upon the State officers for
approving excessive bills and also upon
WALK Err for drawing greater sums of mon
ey from the Treasury than were allowed by
law. The prices charged and collected by
WALKER are so far in excess Of those al.
lowed by law, that they establish the ALE
CATION Of fraud beyond doubt. The dc.
cision ofJudgo SMITH is regarded as dan
gerous one, for the reason that il gives su.
preme authority to Auditing Boards As
matters now look the State Of West Virgin
Ia can whistle for her $50, 1000"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-06-26
South 8ransh antslligeneer.
ROMNEY, FRIDAY, JUNE 90, 1874.
HT The Senate, on Friday last, in ex-

ET The Senate, on Friday last, in ex-
ecutive session, confirmed, by one majority,
the nomination of Gen. EDWARD NJ. Nc.
Cook to be Governor of Colorado Territory,
vice S. II. GILBERT, removed.
c% PRESIDENT GRANT will visit the fam
lily of Col. SAVANNAH Charleston, this State,
soon after the adjournment of Congress.
EB-Ar Terrebonno parish, Louisiana,
the Grand Jury recently made a prcsonta
tioD,in which they stated they had examined
certain papers, Il found the accounts correct.
Twelve of tho sixteen jurors were unable
to write, and made their mark to this val
liable certificate.
ETI T appears that the so-called viudi-
cation of HAYES, the late Treasurer Of Kan.
sac, seems to have been whi.ewashed Job.
While the State did not actually loso any
of the money paid out of the treasury,
HAYES did, contrary to law, invest the
funds of the State for his private use, hav-
ing the money drawing interest in. New
York banks while be refused to cash State
warrants on the ground that there were no
funds in the treasury.
s@-THE largest fire that has ever zen
place in Berryvillc, Clarke county, Va, &C.
CURED on Friday nigh. last, destroying the
extensive sumac & bark mills of Nj. Pulliam
Esq, together with his dwelling, wagon
making aud blacksmith shops, and the
dwelling Of Mr.. p. j. AFFLIcK About
twelve hundred dollars worth of bark was
also burned with the mills. The loss oil
MIR. PULLIAM ia estimated at from Sl2, 600
to $4,000. Mr.. AFFLIcK' S loss of dwell
ing, &C., is estimated at $4,000.
s@rTHE Supreme Court of Indiana has
returned verdict of SO 900 damages a.
gainst saloon keeper of Clifton tor selling
liquor TO drunkard. The com plainant was
the wife of the victim.
EP 1t is stated that the cholera has p.
peared in New Orleans aud fears are enter.
tanned that 10 consequence Of the late foods,
and the soggy condition of tho country, il
may spread and become unusually yirulent
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-06-26

REsUscITATGON OF DROWNED PERSONS
- The Massachusetts Humane Society has
issued a cord with these directions for re-
storing persons apparently drowned "Con-
vey The body to the nearest house, with head
raised strip and rub dry wrap 10 Blankets;
initiate the lungs by closing the nostrils with
thumb and finger and blowing into The
mouth forcibly, and then pressing with
hand on the chest. Again blow 10 the mouth
Il press on the chest, and so on for ten min
utes, or until nc breathes. Keep tho body
warm; oxtremIties also. Continue rubbing (;
do not give up 50 iopg as thore is any chance
of success.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-06-26
Fightingin spain-A Son of Hen
~ Of Bourbon Killed at "a. Head Of ii, Troops

~ q BOURBON Killed at fAe Head Of las Troops
LONDON, june lS-The Times has q
special dispatch from Madrid, reporting
that on engagement had taken place at AL
cora between body of Carlis,s under
Prince Alfonso, brother of DIN Carlos, aud
force Of Republicans, in which the former
were defeated. The loss of the Govern
ment troops wes ten killed and eighty. FIVE
wounded. The number Of casualties on
the side Of the insurgents was much larger.
Auong the killed was Don Enrique, son
of Henry of Bourbon, who fell a, the head
Of a body Of Carist zouaves.
The Times despatch also says that Mar
shall Concha, commanding the Army of the
North, expected to open the attack upon
Estelll to-day.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-06-26

SS-A correspondent Of the Baltimore
Sun at Hagerstown, under date of the l 9Th
inst, writes that "duriDg the last few days
the bodies of one hundred Cor federate sol.
dierS who fell at the battle Of South Noun
tain have been removed from the field and
reinforced 10 Washington Cemetery here,
under direction of the trustees, Msiors Geo.
Freaner and II. X. Douglass. Their names
are unknown. There were also rein;crred
there colonel Of the twelfth Alabama
regiment, DR.. Braddoz, of that regiment,
and a. II. Mills and G. s. Berolay, of Ten.
aessoe."
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-06-26
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
II. n. & j. Payne,

IA. 4. az j. Idyhc,
vs..
Trdeis Iayne's Adm'', &c.
DY a decree rendered in this Chancery cnuse
ID AT the June Term 1874, of the Sohnty Court,
the undersigned, Commissioner, is directed
LIST. To state, settle and adjust the accounts OF
William u Powell, Sheriff, Committee Admin
is;Ia;cr OF Travis Payne, deed
End. To call before him all the Creditors OF
the said Travis Payne, d, TO present and
prove their debts or demands against the Estate
of the said Payne, decd.
All persons interested will, therefore, take no.
tice, that on the 2Iih day Of July, 1874, at my
Office in Romney, W. Va, shall proceed TO car
ry out the directions of the above recited decree
SAM'L. IA FLOURNOY,
Commissioner County Court Hampshire Co
June II, lS74.-5t.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-06-26
Gro. p. RownLL & Co.

conduct an Agency FOR the reception Of ndver-
tisements for American NEwsPAPERs-the most
complete establishment of the kind in the world.
Six thousand Newspapers are kept regularly on
hle, open to inspection 10y customers. Every
AdUeTtiss1eHt is taken at the home price Of the
paper, without any additional charge or commits
sion. An advertiser in dealing with the Agen-
cy, is saved trouble aud correspondence making
one contract instead o. dozen, a hundred or q
thousand BOOK Of eighty pages containing
lists Of best papers, largest crculations religious,
agricultural, class, political, daily and country
papers, aud all publications which are specially
valuable to advertisers, with some Information
about prices, is sent FREE TO any address on
application. Persons at distance wishing 10
make contracts for advertising in any town, city
county State or Territory Of the United States
or any portion Of the Dominion Of Canada, may
send concise statement Of what they want, to
gether with copy OF the ddgeTfiseBent they de-
sire inserted, and will receive information by re-
turn mail which will enable them TO decide
whether to increase or reduce the order. For
such information there is 10 charge Orders are
taken for a single paper as well rs for list for
single dollar readily as ior larger sum.
Offices Times Buding),
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-06-26

w Est VIRGINIA. TO W.T. AT rules held
w in the Clerks Office Of the Comfy Court
Of Hampshire, on the 6rst Monday 10 April, 1919.
John Blue & Anne L. his rife, Piqtphfs
vs..
Nimrod Attire & Nary T.. his rife,A. Il.
UhLcys and Susan T.. his rife, Ctoyies
y. Wuhcys and ReJecco his rife, U'Dl.
4. KuykcndqH and Jcmjma his pyS,
Daoid For, HaRnoh Fol, VILLAIN Y
Fo1 and RcLecca Far, DcfeadaHh,
IN CHANCERY
The objects Of this suii are 10 sssgn 70 Re-
becca Fox, widow o. Vause Fox, decd hef
dover In about 2 900 acres Of timbcred land 20
said county, and 20 divide the residue o. faid
laod among those entitled thereto, Or ifpartton
cannot be made, 20 sell The same ard divide ias
proceeds among those entitled 20 IL.
And 10 appearing By affidavit that the 5c'en-
dsnts A. l.. Wilhers snd Susan =. bic wife.
Charles " Wiihers and Hebecca bis wife, spd
David Fox, do not reside in this State, u is or
dercd, that they DO appear here within ore
month after due publication e this order sra
30 What is necessary TO protect their Interests IN
this suit Tcste,
g. s. WHITE, Clerk.
June ~, 1871. st.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-06-26
Notice 10 Creditors.

Notice 10 Creditors.
To the Creditors of John A. Gross, decd.
IN Pursuance OF decree of the County Court OF
Hampshire County, m ode in a cause therein pend
ing 10 subject the real estate OF the said JOHN A
Gross, dec d., 10 the payment OF his debts, YOU
are required 10 present your claims against the
said John A. Gross, decd, for adjudication to
Samuel L. Flournoy, Commissioner, AZ his Office
in Romuey, W. Va, on or before the 25ih day OF
July, 1874. Witness, c s. White Clerk Of said
Court, this ! tn day Of June, 1874.
G. S. WHITE, Clcrk.
June Il, lS14.-7t.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-06-26
NorIcE 20 CaEDIToRs

ANVIINE 10 ONEUI HUNS
To the Creditors Of Travis Payne, decd:
in pursuance Of decree Of the County Cont
OF Hampshire County, made in a cause therein
pending TO subject the real estate of the said Ira
Wis Payne, dec d., 10 the payment Of his deb "a
you are required to present your claims against
the said Travis Payne, deed, for adjudication
to Samuel l.. Flournoy, Commissioner, at his
day Of July, 1874. Witness, c. s. White, Clerk
OF said Court, This llih day Of June, 1874.
G. $ WHITE, ChrA.
juno j, lsT4.-7t.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-06-26

H. johnson and others, Defendants,
- In CHANcERY
DY decree Of The Circuit Court of HAMPSHIRE
ID county, rendered at its April term, 1874,
this cause referred 10 the undersigned a
Special Commissioner appointed for The purpose,
mo was directed TO ascertain and report,
LIST. The Estate, real and personal, OF which
Edward Trickle died seized and possessed
End. In whom the title to said real estate now
is and how said title was derived
Bird. The value and amount of interest held by
each person noy having the title to any Of
said real estate.
4th. Who the heirs OF the said Edward Tickle.
if any are, the interests derived by them from
the said Edward Trickle, and TO whom said in
terests have since passed by purchase or descent
9th. The rents aud profits OF the said real es-
tate since the death of Edward Trickle, by whom
received, how held, and by what authority.
9Th. What estate of the decedent came into The
hands OF his personal representative
eth. Any other matter that either party may
desire or the Commissioner may deem proper"
AL persons interested will, therefore
TAKE NOTICE,
That on the 18th day Of July, 1874, at the Office
OF Armstrong Daley, in the town OF Romney
West Va, ] shall proceed to carry out the direc-
tons of the above recited decree.
&. WOOD DALEY,
Special Commissioner.
June &C. lS74.-5t.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-06-26

WIN. Perry, Esq, OF this place as Special
Commissioner, recently sold 70 Com. Roger Per
~, the old Gaines mansion house, on this side
Of The river, opposite Cumberland with near three
acres Of land attached, for $1,000.