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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-02-13

HsS~IN an account of the marriage cere.
monies of the E.quimaux given by DR..
HAYS, he says: "Tbe match is made by
the parents of the couple. The bridegroom
must 60 out and capture a polar bear as
an evidence of manly courage and strength
Then be Is told he can marry, if so incin.
cd aud like most bachelors he is generally
so inclined He sneaks behind the door
OF his iDamorata, and when she comes out
he Founc,s upon her and undertakes to
bear her away to his dog. sledge She
screams, bites, kicks, and breaks away from
him. lie chasos her, and the old women of
the settlement come out with frozen strips
OF seal skin and give her a thwack. After
running the gauntlet Of these Ole women,
she falls down exhausted aud surrenders.
The bridegroom then lashes her to his
sledge, aud whipping up bis dogs, they fl y
over the frozen Snow, and the wedding is
c)nsummatod.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-02-13

The egg story which we are about to
relate Is so apparently an Regeneration,
that we are almost inclined TO refuse to
chronlclei il; but we are assured the statement
we will make il Of facts which are sustain-
ed By testimony OF a reliable character:
a hen-belongng to Mrs. NJ. f. Van
vac,cr, who lives three miles from Charles
town-was placed 10 coop to be fattened
preparatory to killing, laid Hirty-tro eggs
in nine days, as fellows: . on Wednes-
day, Jan. 81, on Thursday, on Friday,
on Saturday, on Sunday, on Mon
day, on Tuesday, ttceloe on "Wednesday
and on Thursday, ooh Tue twelve
laid on Wednesday are in our possession
all Of them of ordinary size and with hard
sheil--and will be exhibited at this Office
for few days. As soon os this wonderful
hen commits suicide-on which she seems
to be Lent-aud is Iaid out, we will give
the particulars of the post norton. -
Chdr(cStOEH Free Press
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-02-13

ACCEPTABLE TO PARSONS. The mar
rage custom of celebrating golden aud sill
yer weddings has been SO burlesqued by the
introduction Of tin, wooden, aud oven paper
weddings, that it is proposed to abandon
such celebrations altogether and to substi-
lute an entirely new custom. 1t is this ::
That the groom shall renew his fee TO the
oihcl'ting minister at every anniversary of
his wedding as an expression of the fortune
which be obtained in good wife. This
would doubtless be eminontly agreeable to
parsons; but would they be willing to 70
turn fees la which the husbands have en-.
countered bad bargains. LynchJuyg Rep.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-02-13

About two years ago, says the Nelo-
Gr1 DatLy, young lady of SomerviIe, n.
j., accidentally ran needle into the bottom
of her foot. All efforts 20 extract j. prov.
ed unavailing at the time, and, it ceasing to
trouble her, the circum stance was forgot
ten. On Sunday week, prickiug sensa-
ton was felt in one Of her arms, and upon
examination the point of the needle was
discovered, and it was quickly drawn out
with the thumb aud fuger. The needle had
thus passed through the entire system with
out causing any unpleasant consequences.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-02-13
South Branch Intelligencer.
william Harper, Editor.
OT.c Coruer Main and Gra0el Lane SIS,
RouxEY, WEST VIRGINIA
TER VI S ::

TWO DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS per
anrum-or TWO DOLLARS, if paid in advance
40 paper will be discontinued, except at the
option OF the publisher, until all airearages have
been settled.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING
The rates Of advertising are, for square item
lines, or less, one DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENTS for
three insertions-arger ones in the same proper
ton Each continuance Thirty-seven and q half
cents.
Quarterly, half yearly, and yearly ADVERTISE
meu's inserted alta liberal reduction on the above
rates.
Yearly advertisers disseminating during the
wear will be charged regular rates
Noalycrtsemcnt to he considered by the month
or wear unless specified on the Manuscript or pre-
y.1us,y agreed upon between the parties.
Resolutions OF associations communications Of
limited interest, and notices of deaths exceeding
Isy LiSEs viii bo charged ten cents per line.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-02-13
NN- Honsekeeners will

~ Housekeepers will be sorry to hear that
the price of coffee is likely TO advance, and that
even the present unusually nigh figures will pro-
badly be increased. The cause is "A short crop
in the two chief coffee producing countries
Brazil and the East Indies. Importers often try
to invent reasons for the failure Of prospective
crops hoping thereby to Tighten buyers into
paying better prices, but this time the scare ap-
pears u have q foundation in fact
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-02-13

IT Minnesota railroads have been civ.
en- 1920 OOC acres Of laud. This Is more
than one quarter o. The State.
FL Ooe can judge something Of the pa.
iieDcc of Hoosiers from tho statement Of
on Indiana paper that twenty men band
led over thir'y Eve cords Of wood to got az
a rabbit, which escaped after all
IL Why arc young ladies at tho break
iug up Of a party like arrows Because
they can't 60 of without beau, and aro
all 10 a culver all they get one.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-02-13
Daring Robbery.

The Cumberland (Md.) Mars says that dar-
ing robbery look place on Sunday evening the
LIST inst, about one mile from Mann's Choice
Station, on tire Bedford division Of the Ponnsyl-
yInia railroad, at the residence Of Hugh Wertz
and his sister Camille, be bachelor and she
maid. They reside in an old double log house
fronting the public road, are well advanced in
years, with no servants or other companions,
and by industry and economy have accumulated
considerable money and land On Sunday eve.
ming gang of disguised men knocked at their
door and entered without ceremony, and one Of
them was in the act Of striking Mr. Wertz when
the latter, being man OF nerve, knocked lin
down, when another Of thc robbers knocked
Werlz down with a club The desperadoes then
seized Wcrtz and his sister and lied them with
cords, ard both were Threatened with being shot
If they moved or made an ou,cry Tie house was
then rausactcd, and money aud bonds TO the e.
mount Of s2. 600 stolen together with q quaint.
ty Of clothing. elk dresses and bed covering
when they departed. They afterwards stopped
10 thc house Of Nr. John Vert, a relative Of
Hugh, eight miles from The residence Of the lat
ter, aud took two Of Dis horses, and rode or --
The scene Of Che robbery IS twenty-eigbt miles
from Cumberland. Rewards have been offered
Tor lbe detection OF the robbers, but at last ac-
counts they bad not been arrested, although the
horses have been recovered
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-02-13

re- Gen. L. b. Maxey, the new Texas Sena-
tor, is Kentuckian by birth, graduated at West
Point, was lieutenant in the Mexican war, and
major general in the Confederate army. lie is
an able lawyer and fluent speaker.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-02-13

III We read that recently lady had
several hundred dollars worth Of point
lace clipped OF her clothing by au adroit
ihiefwhic she was at church singing Strip
me Of the robe Of pride clotbe me in bu-
miliiy.'
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-02-13

Tine Sacrament of the Lords Supper will be
administered in the Presby terian Church at
Romney on the 3Td Sabbath of February tl5th. }
Preparatory services will begin Friday, 18th, at
o'clock, =. ". G.. w. FINLEY.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-02-13

o
THE PoTATo ONION. r. KEEP, of
Maine, says, in Vermont Farmer - The
most striking popularity of the potato on.
ion Is that 1t wants to be planted or get out
IN the fall instead of in the spring. All
who have used il have learned the Difficult.
ty OF keeping it through the winter, and
preventing its either growing or rotting.-
We must dry the best we can before taking
them IN then house them in the chamber
as long as they are safe there from hard
freezing; then remove TO the dryest part
OF the cellar, and In spite of all We can do
they Will grow or rot before We can set
them out IN tie spring, and if planted after
new roots have started, the process disturbs
their growth and diminishes their size.
Now, the French people here who have
cultivated and raised these onions more
than any others, have long been in tho hab-
1t OF preparing their lands aud sottiag them
out IN the fall. 10 this way they make
sure OF their seed, which might otherwise
be lost by rot, for we never find an onion of
this sort hurt by winter freezing in the
ground, but find them we'll started to grow
when the snow goes off How this would
be where they do not have much snow and
much frozen groo5d, cannot say, but this
IS always The case here Ifthey can-haxa
highly manured land, aud the benefit os
their first start in growth, they will grow
to good size.
Another thing not generally Understood
Is that the smaller the seed tho better tho
growth. We break the clusters apart, pick
out the largest to cook, aud plant the small.
est, and the French even cut them 10 two.
This may seem an anomaly in scientific cuI.
ture, but 1t is the case in this one thing
the "wee bits" make tho largest onions.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-02-13

r. \ Ffouch photographer has invent.
cd process by which be roproduoes land.
scnpos 10 colors which nearly approach
those Of nature
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-02-13

ES-A special lightning train between
New Orleans and Mobile, one hundred AMI
forty -ooe miles, made the ruu 10 two hours
aud ffty-two seconds.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-02-13

Drop GlNGER OAKE.-One Gun Of mo-
lasses, baif a cup Of butter, half a cup Of
water, three cups Of -four, two teasaeop.
iu.s Of ginger, one Of soda. Drop with a
spoon on butlcrod tin.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-02-13

Why POTATOES RUN OUr.-A New
ork farmer says, "Some one asks wby
1t Is that potatoes so soon run out. There
arc two grand reasons. There are but few
potatoes in bill that are fit for seed. Some
are overgrown, coarse, rank, and will not
transmit the original quality. Others arc
undergrowD, and not full developed seed.
q potato OF medium size, perfect 10 all it's
parts, with change Of ground, will produce
ITS Ike, ad inlioitum. One other reason.
cutting potatoes between stem and seed
end continually, is wrong. II requires tho
stem aud seed end 70 make perfect seed
II cut cut lcngthwise. Single eyes will
run out any potato. There IL 20 other seed
that will bear muiila,iou like the potato
tue only wonder Is, that il does not run out
complotcly-Ifairic Farmey.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-02-13

HAsrY RUsK.-Two eggs, one pint Of
Hour, one cup Of sugar, one cup Of milk,
one desert spoonful Of butter, one teaspoon
iul OF soda, two teaspoonfuls Of cream Of
tartar. To be made up aud baked immo.
diately thereafter.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-02-13

WALNUr5.--Ssveral thousand pounds
Of walnut kernels hayo been shipped from
thc North Mountain section Of this county
Some families have supplied themselves
with their groceries in this way. This has
a feature Of enterprise about IL, and we sue.
gest that che next crop be utilized in this
way, instead OF letting them rot in tho old
helds and woods. Walnut kernels are us.
Cd tor COMPRISING oil, and for confection
purposes, and find ready sale and bring
high prices. - Shenandoah Herald
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-02-13

II a man writes to q Cincinnati paper
suggesting that tho hogs should be fed with
charcoal for a week before killing, which
he thinks would abato the smell when
their fat comes TO be boiled.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-02-13


Our ELANYELs The value of flannel
next to the skin cannot be overrated. 1t
Is invaluable to persons of both sexes, and
all ages, in all countries, in all climates, at
every season Of the year, for tho sick and
the well-in brief, cannot, conceive of
any circumstances in which flannel next TO
the skin is not comfort and source of
health. Ii should not be changed from
thick to thin before tho settled hot weather
OF the summer, which, 10 our Northern
States, ia not much before the middle of
June, and often not before the FIRST Of July.
And the flauuels for the summer must not
be three quarters cotton, but they must BIO
all wooden, if yo1 would have the best
protection.
la the British army and navy, thoy make
the wearing of flannel point of discipline.
During the hot season tho ships doctor
makes daily examination of tho men at
unexpected hours, TO make sure that thoy
have not left off their alnnels - Die Le,oiS.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-02-13

ESTho California State Prison don It
pay expenses. There are 93l couyicts, Of
whom G3l ore engaged 10 cabinet making
fJr a contraction at lyIty cents pr diem.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-02-13

TO- The world is a looking glass, and gives
back every man thc reflection Of his own face
Frown az 10, and 10 Will in turn look sourIy up
on you. Laugh at it, and with it, and it is a
jolly, kind companion.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-02-13
Farmer and House-Keeper.

kgAN exchange gives the following
simple remedy for toothache, on the priu-
ciple of no cure, no charge for the advice
1t any.of your readers suffer from tooth
ache or neuralgia affections arising from
teeth in any stage Of decay, they may ex-
perience relief, instantaneous and perma-
nent, by saturating a small bit Of clean cot
ton or wool with strong solution of ammo
MA, and applying it Immediately to the af-
fected tooth. Tho pleasant contrast iu-
stsntly produced sometimes causes a fit of
laughter, although a moment before extreme
suffering aud anguish prevailed. l hsvo used
the remedy for over one year, aud have ob.
tainei sutiieien,proof to warrant publication.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-02-13

go Two masked men entered he house Of
VIM. Hutton, % farmer in Fairfield county. Ohio,
ON Monday night OF last week. one Of them
stood over him iu bed with a club, and made
him disclose where bis money was. They took
$500 and q gold watch and escaped although
pursued by The whole ncichborhood.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-02-13

Ec-Ihc largest counsel fe, on record was
paid by james u lngersoIl, The convicted Ring
ohairmaker Bospont SG5, 600 in his trial. The
bulk % tbc money went to ex-Judge Fullerton
aud Mr. Bool-Nec IorL Sun.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-02-13
SOUTH 3raneh 5jntelliseneer.
G o D. S G A II Il.

ROMNEY, FRIDAY, FEB. IS, 1874.
New-York tribune., 1874-03-07

preston that there Ia vast amount or mp0sture hpo"
which II Is tho supreme duty Of the hour 10 expose s"u
extermnate Now. venture to submit. ~ one ii''hs
and working In tbis6ed Of weldOing that, mt tho pons
where we now stand IT much urgent to discover
,he hungry and feed them or tho naked and cothe them
coming upon the detection of imp0sture by the Wsy ~
10 speak. exposing and eliminating 1t In the process
will be quite time to indulge IN these wholesale sla
men e. when they have been justified by suficifntiy
broad induction Of fcts 10 which induction, seems w
M the Committee should steadily apply themselves In
aid of those VINO look To them for Just such bgbt.
There danger. too, OF bringing tho most deserving
q, suffering poor into suspicion by nasty reflections
ot our oP2 W. hoar IL said again and again that
woman has been detected here. and FAMILY yOnicr'
o. tI recent of relief from two or three different organ
zatious The fact supplies good Argument IN iayOf OF
lust such system OF supervision "a the Commttee OF
mony used 10 point an insInudtOD that, ia az 81
clses the rJctpcnt3 OF hop have been guilty OF lHos
fure or fraud Not IN such case out
Of hundred believe. Take my own parish as afford
ing proof how utterly grogudless ana uiyuat suGh az
may ne d hc anat 10 noor wo nen weekly
while many OthcIS-lneD, wOlncn anu cIIuoh- tlo
aided by S. Marks Mission on TOmpk uh er
the charge OF the Rev Mr. Nulty and Mr KioDhtn LN
Missionary; hut case, perhaps, do we profess 90
sdpply all the needs of these poor people my .eo
fore nave TO resort very often 20 similar ree sOcioue
m put m tney ag pC, reIIiv mn u the spaces in Doe AZ
heaied Cash Valus OF Relief" ssrlking falr OaancS
m t M , sccrIained ncces.ifias personal Ior domestic
of those aiicd; shall he prepared TO taik 0re
ineligeuty ABOUT tho at present. Loosely -"leso" i
suffer r,rnarl, or two Of more general but still
nate kind Let /. be remembered always tnat there
is a good dea Of suherng abroad wnich can mover oe
tlDulael IL nactuateS at time like this almost da'4
and we must deal with it, judciousy. but kindly accord
ing 10 the exgency hour. ana through pefsoha
contact mainly, for machinery Is Dllnl and u"eldstlc
There is suffering not only among those VINO sustain
some sort Uf formal connection Win our Orgahl%el
Christianity, among those whom religious people dro
accustomed t. call respectable poor DuI ainpis
the technically, and sometimes utterly dsrespectaolo
poor rnly Of wuOm lOug since drifted away RON
our churches for watch seem very suostaht4
60 said dsres pee able poor aud which no mere Vi
.In,s ,viiI ever re unoyp j. H. RYLANCE,
~ Rector OF -. MARKS Parish.
No IL LtvingsJ JI, place, Feb. 2i 1874
New-York tribune., 1874-03-07
THE cuALLIs LIBEL PROCEEDINGS

The trial of Victoria C.. Woodruff, Tennie
c CaflIn and James II Blood for alleged libel upon
Luther c. Chals was continued Yesterday in the Court
of General Sessions before Judge Sutherland j. C..
Williamson testified that 1900 copies Of the paper con
tanning the alleged libel printed. A. j. COmstock
testified that ne had bought copy at the Office of the
defendant Portions Of the paper OF Nov q 1871, In
which the article published, were read by MI Full
ierton TO show the motive OF the defendants. The
prosecution here rested. Mr. Brooke asked for the dis
hrgc OF Blood the ground OF Insufficient evidence
but IL was denied The opening address Tor the defense
by Mr. Brooke occupied little time. After speaking OF
the evidence he proposed TO introduce. the aegedibe
ous article was read by hun 20 the jury. The truth OF
the article he said he would fully prove and show that
there was no malice in Its publication. Much trouble
was experenced by the officers in gaining the attend
ance Of certain Witnesses the defense sudden bus
compelling the temporary absence OF many Of them
from the city.
Tbe first witness called Alexander Il. Barber OF
OH CIV Penn. lie present at toe masked bah at
me Academy OF Music IN January. 1872 and met Mr..
Cbais there number OF times during the evening" he
and ms friend had a the second tier, and Chals
Tassed i'm and out during the evening tue door being
anen most of the time and the box entirely open in
front. wine was served the box Robert Cunning
ham reporter testified that when IN the office OF Max
we'll Co In BrOadst, after the ball, he met Mr..
On als and Mr Maxwell, and some Jokes were passed
the purport Of which he dd not understand nj the pub
ncatiOu OF the article. which explained everything In
the absence other witnesses Tor the OSlChse tBt
Court adjourned till this morning.
New-York tribune., 1874-03-07

faotorly ascertaiced Mr.. Martin has since sati'neu
THE TRIBUNE that 1t was wholly nction - a.,
IL appears from his card above. ana also roin ns
statements. that tho information "a W the aIegea
whisky frauds the hands Of the Government ong
before the SanbOrn contract mauc ana hoioro
law was passed. Sauborn made no " discovery WIN.
entitled btm 10 record the claims as part OF ma
Mr. Martin argued that the informer originally ne
was authorized To transfer the claims TO mr sanDou %
without the consent of the Government but thIs
did not appear clear 10 him wheh " was suEsVr
that his information was lodged when there was III otco
another law which did not give u lniOriners pLoHhJ
age Onefth as great "a that paid to SanDorn re nr
col for less than ten per cent OF the whole cain h
had broken this contract with the dnverninent =,
transferred its information TO man Who eouiu Nv w.
per CEN he collected.
When this was stated Mr.. Martin. who Is an impeuVus
old gentleman a man Of commanding anu Veinj
appearance and cOury manners. looking aclinS NJ hna
speaking more like "a cergymln than the popudl .uo
of "a nrving iuformpr-brOke Out with the relnlfh lhN
the most ni0ultOuS feature OF the law giving ctnuVa
his contract had not been noticed lie staleu that
tue of 1872 giving SPECIAL contracts NJ oV To-
was ssed lhe one authorizing eties to anV lhOrr
was annulied. This had the effect OF placing ~ %
formers under the m0ety system at the mercy VI '1
three special agents. SanbOrn, Clark ana CaIPo'i y;
Stnb0rn has managed 70 encroach on the , %
al the others aud has obtained q nOnopOY ol tnc III
formers business IN the lhVerndl Revenue & $50
Jayne has tine non s1aIc Vi inc Sc'NuiOo a." Wv
Mr. Martin called attention to error in the Original
article which stated hts claims amounted 10 ,o
The fact was he said that they represenec sOOOo(o
IL ne could collected the taxes under ti ho.lS
SYSTEM he would have been emitted 10 dpOu' sVJOV
To a. 5O0NOO Uldcr the SanhOrn contract tht enOLUr
ment claims would nave given Sdupoih S'Ouov'',
OF conrsc only small traction of the claims Couu ever
nave been collected for nnetcuths 0i lt "hsht mV"
against whom Martin lodged his information were o"""-
rupt. 49, 49,. ,,,o.o r,,s
for the statement the article submitted TO IHE Ilb
1872 that Aartn Lai met the persons 90 ~
tar Fifth Avenue Hotel MI Martin rephCu thdl &c h'u
seen SauOOFn there, but never MT. BultF.
New-York tribune., 1874-03-07
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

The Board of Supervisors met yesterday
afternoon Supervisor Vance III the char peremp-
tory mandamus ordering the audit of the bill OF Patrick
Stuart and others for s,659 for the service OF tax
notices, was complied with. The Committee on Armo-
rice aud Drills presented report setting forth that the
bill OF Jacob Weber for work on the Central
Market Armory had been examined by experts, who
had decided that go 81 proper amount 10 be
paid. The original bill s2i74 Al. On motion OF
Supervisor Kehr, the action OF the Board auditin g
the bill at about 5000 was rescinded The
report OF the Committee civil Courts, iu regard
the power or authority OF law for the Board OF Estimate
and ApportoDmeDt 70 include In its nal
mate the several items OF 10000 for city and the
OF $2o0o for the county special nces
unanimously adopted. This report states that the
Committee, upon careful investigation of the whole
subject clearly Of the opinion that powers
ferred TO do lot exist ia the Board OF Estimate and
The Board then adjourned.