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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-04-10

DEsPERATE ADvENTURE ~ NEw YoRK-The
New York Times of Yesterday week gives au ac-
count Of the desperate adventure Of a lawyer,
y. B. Morris, of Watertown, n. Y. AT half past
six o'clock on Thursday night, while the gem
ueman referred TO was standing at prominent
point on Broadway, he was accosted 10y young
woman, who related most piliful tale of power
ty aud begged the sum of two dollars 10 keep
her and her mother from being turned into the
street by rapacious landlord Mr.. Morris was
willing TO give the desired amount but the wo-
man insisted on him accompany ing her in order
to verify her statement. What subseq uenily
took place is given in the victims own statement:
eve went east from Canal street. and
turned into side street, aud after u while
we came 10 house and assembled two or
three steps, and entered Il narrow hallway.
There the woman opened door and asked
me to walk In aud wait until she could al
wise her mother that some one was coming
TO see her. la front of the fire, aud nearer
TO it than the lounge, was n cottage bed
stead. "You will have to sit on tho bed
SIR said the woman, Gas there are no
chairs. will take Of my shawl and go at
once omy mother" A. the woman sug-
gestion, | sat down on the bed about two
feet from the foot, the woman standing in
front of me with her shawl ia her hands
Hardly bad | seated myself. when sue
sprang upon mo like tigress, throwing
the shawl over my head. A. the same
moment | felt my feet graspeG by some one
under The bed. | then felt that ! had to
struggle for my life. | had $500 10 mon
ey in my pockeibook, draft for $3.50 and
$500 watch in my vest pocket. could
not see, as my head was completely envel.
oped in the shawl but f,lt q strong pull
at my watch chain, and aftcrward | felt a
hand in my pocket where my money was.
| made tremendous effort, and succeeded
ia throwing the woman over the foot Of the
bed | then sprang up and freed my feet
and rushed to the turtle! corner OF the
room. There the woman again attacked
NE, but Knocked her down, and then taxi
ing a large pearl-handled silver noun ed
knife from my pocket, | swore that if any
body attacked me again | would put q bu'-
let through him. | then went to the door,
and to my as;ouishmant... found it licked,
bolted AMI barred. l drew the bolt AMI
took down The bar, but could not unlock
the door, as the key was gone. Finally /
broke of the catch Of the lock with the bar
and found myself at liberty. aftcrward
went back over the ground with q police
man, but was unable TO Identify the house,
though | did my best to do SO.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-04-10

EF'TnE great twenty mile trctIiug race
at Oakl'ud Park, San Francisco, on Sat
urday afternoon last, between MATTE
Howard and JOHN STEWART, was won by
tho latter in fifty.nino minutes, three sec.
onds. HOWARD was almost neck aud neck
with STEWART at the close. During most
of the race HowARD was ahead from six to
ten lengths, but was finally beaten.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-04-10

ES- a DUEL was fought near Montgom-
cry Station, Mississippi, on Saturday last,
between ARIsTIDEs BIENvENUE and T. Is
PHILIPS, with double barrel shot guas,
loaded with single ball, at forty PAGES BIZ
ENYENUE was killed at the frs, FIRE, beiug
shot through the brain. Philips was not
hurt
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-04-10

HOMICIDE by BoY.-A young son,
aged fourteen, Of the Rev DE-. HARRIS,
an Eqi.coPalian clergyman, Of Astoria, /
l., has killed his playmate, son Of Dr..
VAN TYtE, Of that place, by striking him
in The temple with his fist. The victim was
but thirteen, and Doth ooys IL previously
been good friends. The blow was caused
by an aggrnva'iou on the part Of VAN
lyle during game. The hoy was knock
cd seusoIess, and rapidly dropped I'll he
dicd, twelve hours after. The distress Of
young HAnRrs is very great, as he intend -.
ed no serious injury
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-04-10

- a man named DGvNrsov engaged
~ quarrel with another named DowNEY.
at S'las city, California, on Monday last.
wheu DowNEY shot DGSSIsov, who died
ir few minutes. Jealousy and an Apri
fol- joke Jed 70 The lata. quarrel.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-04-10

When young farmers wife made her FIRST
boys pants precisely the same before as behind,
the father exclaimed: "6oodness he won t
know whether he's going to school or coming
home"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-04-10

TERRIBLE MURDER. The postmaster
ROBERT w. CARPENTER, Of Blaelshoar,
on the Atlantic and Gulf rnilroal Georgia
is under arrest for waylaying and murder.
ing bis nephew, WALTER l.. Cole, mer-
chant, for his money. The account states
that the murder took place at eleven in the
evening, as Mr. Cole was returning bono
from paying n visit to bis intoudod bride.
Ho was shot in tho back, his brains bat.
tered out, aud throat cut from ear to
car. The murder was detected by search
ing and securing all tho guns in town.
CARPENTER S gun was found with tho stock
broken, bloody and with human hair on ;
further search Of his premises, his Ianla
looms were found sccrotod in the garrof,
quito bloody, and bis boots, DO, in the cell
ar. Tho popular excitement against CAR
PEWTER was so great that lie bad to be re-
moved TO another prison for safely.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-04-10

ES The California Legislature has been
making some Investigations Into the land
frauds Of that State. Though The subject
was ouly entered upon, it was proved that
thousands ard thousands Of acres of land
had been obtaiued througil a systema tic
course of swinding By an organized band
of laud thieves, aud that in many instances
Government ficials must necessarily have
been accomplicas in the robberc5. Not
oir!y has the Government been dcfraulcd
In this way, but settlers, who owned i'm
proved firms have been driven from the m
BY these operations. In one instance, says
The Sacramento Union, ga settler lost o
most valuable Homestead by the forgery
add back dating Of Indian scrip that pur
ported to have been located on the land be-
fore the settler. The investigation showed
that the Indian had been dead and buried
not less than FIVE years before the date
the issuance Ct this forged scrip" FJr.
gerry, perjury and bribery were freely used
iu these Transactions, aud the honest farm
ers appear to have beer as numerically
Aeeced as in other States and Territories
the same deserving class have been plum.
dered by laod grant, railroads, and the
Interior Department.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-04-10

r. The street movement in temperance
Is IN full blast at Wheeling, having been
~ progress three days up 20 our latest adj
vice. The company which moved on tho
encmy's works on Monday was composed
Of thirty-two ladies. They visited several
Of the leading saloons, aud sang and pray
ed there. They we're as a rule generally
treated with respect, but did not mako
much apparent Roadway 90 Cuu'J Ners
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-04-10

EEAttbe Louisville, Kentucky, Public
Library lottery the prizes having been
scaled down % per ut. ticket No. 5j,.
l0l drew the capitol prize Of Sl67, 800 ;
No. 81, l0l drew $4,000 No. 22.332
drew SIS, 900; No. 9G4 drew SIS $50 /;
No. SSH drew sl3.125; Ms. 3.57I,
1890, 1921, 1896, 40 SIS, 1850.
each drew $500 Two young men Of
Memphis hold oue-ientb, and a club OF for
~ bold one fifth Of The ticket which drew
the capital prize.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-04-10

A youth 10 town, who is always hungry,
was asked why be had such a hankeIiug for VIC
tuals. 'I was born just 20 dinner ume. and
I've been hungry ever since, was ibe quick
reply.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-04-10

ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ron q ks.
HELEN CRAGEo, 90 attractive young
school 'clcbcr was kissed against bcr will
BY conductor On the Chicago and North.
western railroad She caused him TO be
arrested on o charge Of assault and battery,
and he was food and discharged from bis
position. She then won't ror the railroad
company, and has just received one Dhous.
and dollars damages, lLo circuit court Of
Sank county Wisconsin, ruling a. mat
tcr Of law that the company was liable to
tho plaintiff for actual Somages occasioned
h. The wrongful act Of tie conductor Now,
leg railroad companies take warning, and
employ no conductor Of ycbemcn4 or oscu.
iatory pTopcnsiiios.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-04-10


notes from associations in cities Of redemption,
aud upon which balances no interest shall be
paid
Ia the House a bill to incorporate the
Washington City ADD A,lantie COas, Rail-
rod Company, the route 10 commence at
Georgetown, thence TO the eastern branch
OF the Potomac, 10 Uniontown, aud thence
ey the most feasible route 20 the Chesapeake
bay. a bill TO relieve General FiTZHUGu
LEE Of his political disabilities was passed.
" . -
LAwLEssNEss IN Recommendations amidst
Charlottesville Governor Of Missouri in a re-
cent message to the Legislature Of that State,
makes very ur gent appeal for the enactment
OF law to employ secret police force to put
down lawlessness. The Governor reveals a sad
history of the condition OF things in Missouri
when be says.
80 far as the ordinary councils ere CO,
oerncd the machinery provided by your
predecessors for the enforcement Of the
laws are ample, but you, in. common with
the people Of the State, are aware IF the
/ fact that certain bands Of outlaws, in their
disregard of all legal aud social obligations,
bave been for years past and still sro a.
mong u, rObbing and numbering with i'm
punity, aud defying the locsl oficers resd-
ing 10 the vicinitics where their crimes
are committed These desperadoes one day
enter and rob a bank, aud in cold blood
shoot down the cashier. Next they visit
an Agricultural fair in one of the richest and
most populous counties Of the State, and
Utmost 10 tho midst OF Thousands of men,
women and children, rob the safe contain
ing the treasure Of the association, shoot a
Young woman, and make good their escape,
Soon again We hear uf them in adioining
sister States, robbing aud numbering A.
non they reveal their presence in No, en-
ter a town containing population of hun.
dreds, rob bauk, aud shoot one of its eff
GERS. Soon after they stop railroad train,
pass through all the cars, rob the passen-
gers, apply their pistols to the heads of the
mail and express agents, aud under the
threat OF instant death if they refuse, fo.ce
them TO open their safes and place their
valuable contents in their hands. Ooly a
few weeks intervene until we hear of them
at the hour OF l o'clock ia the morning with
prisoner iC their possess iop forcing the
Keepers Of public ferry across the Mis-
sour river to transport them from the uor, h
to the south side Of the a,ream, aud the
following morning their prisoner cf the rre-
cediUg night is found a corpse in the pub
nc road, riddled by their murierous bullets.
len days do n OF intervene until they are
found in pursuit of the officers of The law
III st CHR COUNT, and the next news is
that they have killed the deputy sheriff of
the county, aud wounded, perhaps mortal
! ", detective, who was with him."
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-04-10
STOCK FARM

10 Mineral County, West Yirginia. with view
Of improving the stock of Cattle Horses Sheen
&c. They will breed, train break aud handle
Horses On reasonable terms be prepared q, fII
orders Tor Horses, Durham Cattle. CTtsvrld
sheep, Berkshire Iogs, &c, on short notice
20 Particular attention paid ~ treatment az
all diseases Of tbe Horse, Casuating sc.
J.. Nandiver offers biz services 90 the pcopIe
o. Mineral and adjoining counties &c Auctioueer.
April Do. l81i--iv
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-04-10
BURLINGTON, MINERAL COUNTY
VEST VIRGINIA.
Vandivcr & Bro.
LIVE STOCK AGENTS.

A FTER eight years experience in the Blue
a Grass region Of Kentucky, with Guc stock
ave comc.ul-d % nslAnLL.h q
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-04-24
San Diego Items.
From the Union of April 22d.

From the Union of April 22d.
The feeling among the people is de-
cidedly averse to any further taxation.
They want crest" for while. The
coming city election will be decided
on the issue of retrenchment.
This is the anniversary of the COM
mencement of work on the Texas and
Pacific Railway at San Diego. Ground
was broken on the railway lands one
year ago to-day. The grading of the
first section was completed yesterday.
A telegram from Mr.. Taylor, Acting
Agent of the Pacific Mail Steamship
Company at San Francisco, to Capt.
Dozier, states that passengers for the
East must go to San Francisco to take
the steamer for Panama, as none of
the Companp's down steamers for that
port will stop here for some time.
The crops in the Sweetwater country
present a splendid appearance. J. Il.
Mcfarland brought in magnificent
specimen Of barley from his ranch
yesterday. 1t averages six feet in
height, and some of the heads are six
inches long. His barley will be ready
Ito cut in from three to five weeks, and
will yield from 60 to 70 bushels to the
acre.
Further encouraging news comes
from the Bladen mines. Messrs. J. M.
Tiernan and Thomas McAuliffe came
in yesterday afternoon. They report
. lively state of affairs at the mines.
The shaft on Gen. Dewey's claim has
been sunk thirty-SeVen feet, at which
depth the ledge is eighteen inches
wide. growing better as the shaft goes
down. The Indications point to the
development of a very important min
ing district in that section.
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-04-24
Pacific Coast Items.

Work on the Salinas and Monterey
narrow-gauge railway commenced
Wednesday.
Rich developments are reported at
the Pine Flat quicksilver mines in So
MONA county.
tits said an unusually large gold yield
is expected this season from the Lewis
ton District in Trinity county.
A new Joss House was dedicated at
Weaverville, Trinity county, last Fri
day, with the usual Chinese ceremo-
MES.
John Marco, Of Gold Hill, Nevada,
on Saturday evening last shot and Sc
verely wounded his wife, and after
wards killed himself.
Five tons of cheese have been sent
to market from the Petaluma cheese
factory, which only commenced opera
tions about four weeks ago.
The Eureka and Palisades narrow
gauge railway is pushing ahead. About
a mile of the road is already built and
the engines and cars are all on hand.
A convicted murderer named Grant
attempted to commit murder in the
Nevada county Jail on Saturday by
cutting an artery in his arm. His OBJ
ject was frustrated.
A bill has been recently introduced
into Congress directing the Attorney
General to introduce proceedings to
establish the title of the United States
to San Buenaventara mission lands.
Colusa county expects to harvest a
bigger crop than ever before.
Joseph Averon is planting about
twenty-five acres Of bottom lands In
hops at Sequel.
1t is estimated that over forty new
buildings will be erected in Reno dur
ing the coming Summer.
Will Green, of the Colusa Sun, has
Just received for the use of the farmers
of Colusa county, fifty sacks of cotton
seed. The experiment of cotton rails
ing will be tried in Colusa.
But little stock has been lost in Sur
prise valley, Siskyou county. Large
quantities of hay, the accumulation OF
years past, were at hand, and saved
the life of many head of stock.
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-04-24
San Bernardino Items.
From the Argus of April 22d

From the Argus of April 22d.
Green peas are becoming quiteplcn-
tiful.
The recent high wind demolished
number of pepper trees in this vi
entity.
We hear that the proposed May
day celebration has been abandoned
on account of the prevalence of scarlet
fever.
The scarlet fever seems to have
gained fresh vigor since the late rains,
and is becoming quite prevalent. Our
medical men seem to know Just how
to manage it, and the proportion of
deaths so far has been extremely
small.
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-04-24
gus Angelss aterala.
Der Drummer.

Der Drummer.
Who pits Dup a. der post hotel,
Und dakes his ovsdcrs on der schell,
tlnd nit der frau!e' ms cuts n schwel?
Der Drummcr.
Who vas Id gone into mine schtore,
DrOWS down his bundles on der vlOOr.
IND nefer schtops to shut der dole:
Der Drummer.
Who dakes me ply der handt und say:
- Hans Pfeiffer, how you vas to-day?"
Ind goes for peesnis right away?
Der Drummer.
Who says der tings vas eggstra vine
IL Nrom ShermOny, absud der Rhine''--
Und scheats me den times out of nine9
Der Drummer
Who dells how sheap der goods vas bought;
MOorch less as vot gould imbort,
But lets dem 60 as he vas short ~
Der Drummer.
Who warrants all der goods to suit
Der customers ubon his route,
Und ven dey comes dey vas no goot?
Der Drummer.
Who comes around ven been Oudt
Drinks CUP mine bier and eats mine kraut,
IND kiss Katrina In der mOut?
Der Drummer.
Who, ven he comes again dis way,
VIII hear vot Pfeffer has to say,
Ind NIT plack eye goes away?
Der Drummer
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-04-24
Farms for Sale!

OOACRES FIRST-CLASS, IN
CO cultivation, with the best artesian
we'll and reservoir in the county. miles east
OF Nietos Depot. 5000. Apply to
oc3Otf.f j. b. HOLLOWAY. Gallatln,
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-04-24
yas General Average Plan adopted.
PROSPECTUS:

4ROSEsE N4OSS
We cooperate with the Manufacturers and Importers of Da
monds Watches Jewe, Silver Ware and other Fancy Goods
in such that enables place the hands OF the Public
Goods Of the above kind without exposing the profits
by the Importers Jobbers Wholesale and Retail Dealers
1t only by this and novel plan Of general sale
that the Public enabled to this kind OF Goods at their
value other words at small advance the original
production This equitable plan decided by the
Manufacturers Importers and Jobbe for the sale OF their Goods
1heGoodsap putup the following manner for Disposition
Each cooperative in the general average sale places in small
Strapped such Goods of value he desires then
the entire number Of Strapped Boxes from the different
ve universally mixed thus placing within the reach of the
purchaser which costs only One Dollar the most valu
purchaser will personally be allowed select
from number Of Strapped Boxes desire
they will be entitled to the contents thereof whether the value
the articles great small without any additional charge
Each Box contains Goods Of value that the purchasers will
ceve equivalent for their and receive valuable
Gold Silver Watch Diamond set OF Jewery Diamond Pin
Ring other valuable article by the purchasing of single
Box, the cost of which will only be One Dollar.
Skating the House has secured for tho
sale these Goods which will continue for three days only The
Rink will be open TODAY, April 3d. at 10 A. NJ and remain
open each day until P. M.
HENRY MENAGER. ActuarV
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-04-24
PIoughIng and Grading.

T0ERsONS WISHING CITY LOTS
il ploughed or graded can leave their
orders at No. -, ssrnsr Of Third and Fort
streets. marSi-tL
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-04-24
FRENCH NURSERY.

ORANGE, LEMON, ENGLISH
" Walnuts Chestnut Olive Trees, Vines
and Cuttings, OF the best variety, for sale On
'smeda street, half mile frsm the depot.
s9-2u ]. N. VTGNH.
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-04-24
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
DR.. M. s. JONES,

FORMERLY OF ST. LOUIS, Mo-,
Il has locatad In Los Angeles. where he
will give hfs special attention to diseases of
the Eye, Ear. Nose and Throat.
OFFICE Spring st., opposite Temple Block.
feb25tf
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-02-28
NOR SALE OR RENT,

THE HOWE DRUG STORE, on the East aid,
OF the Fable Square. Applyto
Ansd2m FLINT Il GRAHAM,
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-02-28
The New Remedy forfsupture

y InOst ITlIOfIHNt hNtH lIUH, SVIu " Ht EIdtIlc
Truss Co , No, Cs3 RrGadu ay, New fork City. II
retains rupture absolutely in a. comfort, day
and Eight at all times. under ali circumstance
whatever in any care, and should meyer be taken
of duIirg the hort time requisite TO effect a per
manept cure. ant by mail. Circ 1lars free. IN
druggist or physician ~ Ii order tbs truss fo- 20
without chSrge.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-02-28

james II. Starr & Son. Marshall; Norris, sleepe
3 Jones, Waco II. M. Truhcart, Galveston; g. X
Johuf. d Co. Austin; j. ID. Giddiugs. Brenham; NJ
Leoscan. Houston. sepswu
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-02-28
ISAAC sTEES. Observation-Disclosures J. T. BLOuST
CTEEN & BLOUNT,
GENERAL LAND AGENTS,
Hamilton, Texas.

WIN act as Agens for Mon resident Land owners
ia any part OF Texas will attend o he purchase
and sabdvlding and selling Of lands sold for taxes,
aud perfectiuK titles.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-02-28
PAVING EMPLOYMENT

For all having spare time Something new and
fast selling 80 fancy article, hut nece~rity to all
cissses OF people, actually sayisg money to buyers
Brriners honorable; dav or evening" pleasant; no
You will miss your best chance you fall to write
for full PARTICULAR and v. laable tamges to
y. 4. HUTCHINSON d CO.,
81 Louis Missouri
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-02-28
Darts from the Devils

A beck Just issued exporting .hc "rerson -"
that have appeared in the new York ne Ssplrcrs
tn cir history ard .esson. Stylish Nans fully ex.
tifu women, .andestised meetings. how fus,rs-
ted. The history Of the goodrich tragedy, the re.
suit Of o "pg spnAlr Deeiription of tying Broad.
receipt so cents. Address Unique Printing Ilouec
10 Nrs Street New York
Smyrna times., 1874-09-02

HOUSEHOLD DUTIES Without advising you
to become domestic drudges, young ladies, we
earnestly recommend to your consideration the
practice OF all necessary household duties.
One ofthe most prolific sources of matrimonial
difficulties is the lack of knowledge on the part
OF wives of the duties of housekeeping. In
these days there are hundred young ladies
who can thrum piano to one who can make
a good loaf of bread. Yet a husband has so
much of tho animal in his nature that he cares
more for good dinner than he does-so long
as his appetite is unappeased-tO listen to the
music of seraphs. Heavy bread has made
many heavy hearts, given rise to dyspepsia
hOrrid dyspepsia, and its herd of accompany
ing torments. Girls who desire that their
husbands should be amiable and kind should
learn how to make light bread.
When a young man is counting, he cant
live at home. Or, if he has to 60 a distance
to pay his addresses, he usually obtains good
meals at hotel or an eating house F.; but when
he is marrid and gets to housekeeping, his wife
assumes the function of his mother or his land
lord and it is fortunate for her If she has been
educated to know what good table is. Those
who are entire dependent upon hired cooks
make a sorry show at housekeeping. The
stomach performs a very important part in the
economy of humanity, and wives who are for
| getful of this fact commit serious mistake
| Even the lion may be tanned by keeping him
we'll fed ; and the true dignity and munifcencC
of the housewife is stored in her arder rather
than in her wardrobe, though, unfortunateI
too many ladies' bestow far more time and at
tention upon the latter than upon the former
Hrs. SlUtSShoim.