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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-06-11

WORMS IN HoRsEs.--A correspondent
OF the Massachusetts, Pioughman says |:
l once had valuable animal in such
bad case from worms. that / kept him
out or sight from shame. A friend.
however, suggested that feed him ten
bushels of buckwheat, and watch tho re.
suit. This ! did in lieu of any other
provendcr. and before long he began to
improve, and by the time the ten bush.
els were consumed he would hardly bo
recognized rs the same horse, SO fat and
sleek had he become--and had no worms
afterwards.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-06-11

CURE FOR NEURALGIA.-A friend OF
ours, who suffered pains from neuralgia,
hearing of a noted physician in Germa.
ny who invariably cured the disease,
crossed the ocean and visited Germany
for treatment. He was permanently
cured after short sojourn, and the doc
tor freely gave him the simple remedy
used, which was nothing but a poultico
ana tea made from our common field
thistle. The leaves are macerated and
used on the part afflicted as poultice.
while small quantity Of the leaves are
boiled down to the proportion of a quart
to pint and small wine-glass of the
dccoction drank before each meal. Our
friend says he has never known it to
fail of giving relief. while in almost eve.
ry case it has effected q cure.-Er.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-06-11

ASTIDoTE FOR PoIsoN.-We find the
following recommended: If a person
swallows any poison whatever, or has
fallen into commissions from having o.
verloaded the stomach, an instantane.
Gus remedy, more efficient and applca-
BILE in large number of cases than any
half dozen medicines we can now
think Of, is heaping teaspoonful of
common salt and as much ground mus
tard, stirred rapidly in teacup Of wa
ter, warmor cold, and swallowed instant
ly. 1t is scarcely down before it be.
gins TO come up, bringing with IL the re-
naming contents of the stomach, and
least there be any remnant Of poison,
however small, let the white Of an egg,
or teacup Of strong coffee be swallow
ed as soon as the stomach is quiet, be-
cause these very common articles nulli-
~ larger number of yirulent poisons
than any medicines i'm shops.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-06-11

Ia The Ohio republican convention
met at Columbus on the 2nd inst. and
nominated for Governor Gen Ruther.
ford b. Hayes. Thomas L. Young, of
Hamilton, was nominated for Lieuten.
ant Governor. The platform declares
that 1.-The observance of Washington
example in retiring at the close of a sec.
ond presidential term will be in the fu.
ture' as ithas been in the past, regarded
as fundamental rule in the unwritten
law OF the republic" 1t also approves
the public school system and opposes
any division Of the school fund, declar-
ing that there should be no connection,
direct or indirect, between Church and
State.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-06-11


E-9 Missouri is about to solve the
grasshopper problem by eating the
eaters. AT an experimental feast at War.
rcnsburg, in that State, TO test the
cooked locust question, the compa.
ny were served with grasshopper soup.
which tasted like chicken SOUP" but
was better; batter cakes mixed with 10.
Gusts; and baked locust-plain hoppers
without grease or condiment. The meal
was closed with dessert q lu John the
Baptist-baled locusts and honey, and
the enthusiastic reporter who partook
of the repast says:
We believe this is the first attempt
Ut putting this insect to its hest use. and
the result is not only highly satisfacto.
nv to those brave enough to make the
attempt, but should this insect make
his visits oftener and cause greater de.
struction, future generations will hail its
presence with joy. 1t will be Jubilee
year-likc mamma in the wilderness or
quaIls in the descrt-food without mon
ey and without price. Now, dear read
err you may shrug your shoulders and
smile, but hcnceforth we shall esteem
&rasshoppers as luxury to he classed
with oysters, trullles, mushrooms. etc"
The Fredericksburg He,Yld in speak
ing OF the Missourians turning the
gTH5shopper TO a practical use, says -
we have seen the Indians eat the grass
hopper, and they ate them with great
gusto. They roast him first as coffee is
toasted, and then pulverized him into n
sort of meal, with which they mix acorns
also pulverized, and then bake in fat
cakes. The Indian mill consists of n
large fiat rock into which holes have
been drilled few inches deep, and a
stone serves as pcstlc.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-06-11

tVThe following Is said 70 be all
there is Of the cooks secret for produ-
cling those worldrenowned potatoes serv-
Ell Mt Moons Lake House, Saratoga
Springs, every Summer Peel good-siz-
cd potatoes, and slice them as evenly AZ
possible; drop them into ice water
Have a kettle Of lard. rs for fried cakes.
and very hot. Put few at time into
towel, shake them about to dry them.
& then drop into the hot lard. Stir them
occasionally; and when OF a light brown
take them out with = skinner. II pro-
perly done, they will not be 1t all grea-
sy, but crisp without. and mesly within.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-06-11

TO REMOVE FLY SPncs FROM PAINT.
INes WITHOUT INJuRrNo.-Dip a soft
rag in finely powdered and well sifted
Spanish white. and rub the surface of
the canvas gently with it. This will re-
move the smoke, dust, and grease. Then
wash the surface with barely tepid, clean
water 10y means of a soft sponge and rub
the surface dry by means Of n piece of
soft channels leather. The colors appear
as fresh rs when the painting was new.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-06-11

To DHEss CoCoANUTs.-In selecting
the nut, shake it, to see il the water is
abundant. If not, do not take It. It
has lain 50 long that the water is absorb
ed. and the nut may be disagreeably
tainted. Make holes through two ofthe
eyes in the end Of the nut and pour
the water of and save It. Then break
the nut with n hammer. peel out the
pieces and put them in cold water
Pare of the brown skin. and CRATE the
white meat, letting it lie up light on the
dish II you are 70 use IL soon. III not,
pack it away in n can aud place Il where
it is cool.-Science II Health.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-06-11

ANOTHER GREAT SALE OF SHORT.
HorNs.-The sale OF General Sol. Mer.
odth's herd, of short-horn cattle took
place at Cambridge City, Indiana, on
Monday Of last week. and attracted a
large number Of noted cattle breeders
from all sections of the country. as well
rs several noted short-horn breeders from
Cheshire, England. The first animal
sold brought $4,000, and following this
came one which was struck off ut So. 100
then came one for $4,000; another for
$4,000 another for $4,000. and so on.
The total number sold was 53 animals,
and the grand total proceeds Of the sale
were S43,975. Average per head OF all.
$S29.7J.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-06-11

A CURE FOR EARAcHE.-There il
scarcely any ache to which children are
subject so bad to bear. and difficult to
cure, as the earache But there is a
remedy never known to fail Take n
bit of cotton-batting, put upon it pinch
of black pepper, gather it and tie it, dip
in sweet oil and insert into the ear. Put
flannel bandage over the head to keep
1t warm. 1t will give immediate relief.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-06-11

FEVER AND AGUE.-Take n wine
glass of the best brandy. morning and
night, together with quinine pill. This
must be repeated each alternate day.
commonly known as the swell day'')
until the paroxysm subsidies. Knowing
from experience the difficulty in treating
the above disease, 1 can safely recon.
mend this course to all afflicted.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-06-11

SrNBuRS.-The most simple and effi.
cacious remedy. and one that will not
lnjure the skin, is to wash the face in
buttermilk on going to bed at night,
spread an old cambria handkerchief we'll
saturated in buttermilk over the part
affected by sunburn. and in a few dnys
it will be quite removed.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-06-11
From the Printers Circular.
Delinquent Patrons.
A PLEA FOR THE COUNTRY PRES.

A PLEA FOR TIE COUNTRY PRESS.
Dedicated to the Maryland Editors Association
by the Author, who was formerly Mary
land Editor, aud whose 6rst service was
performed nearly forty years ago.
Delinquent patron, don't you know
That you're a hardened sinner,
To let your papers printer 60
So oft without his dinner?
While seated by your glowing FIRE,
BY his gcand art made wiser,
How caa you harbor the desire
To play the part of mser
Think how your editor doth toll
With tired and aching fingers
How scanty oft his midnight oil,
As for your good he fingers
Own mp, Delinquent Yon must feel
A, times, as one found robbing
The printers children Of their meal
lIark Don't you hear them sobbing?
Shame on the wretch who has the means.
And yet pays not the printer,
Even amidst the gloomy scenes
OF chill and stormy winter
Let snch the poisoned garment wear
OF Nessus, sung in story,
And lxion's wheel become his care.
To turn till he's beached hoary
Or set The wretch TO roll The stone
OF Sisyphus, 10 fable,
To tug away at IT, alone.
As long as he is able
When he has rolled il up the hill
As Oft rs it role down II.
Metbinks he'll beg to pay his Bill.
With compound interest on III
Washington, n. G. J. T.. Syopap,s,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-06-11

~ The Lynchburg (ya.) Republican
says gentlemanin Amherst county, has
been offered by Northern company
S450,0o0 for his farm, on which there is
supposed to be both copper and iron.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-06-11
South 8rane1 9ntelligeneer.
RoMNEY. FRIDAY, JUNE IL. 1875.

IVA package of $500 bills amount
ing to $4,000 were stolen from the cash.
room of the U. S. treasury in Washing
tou on the 2nd inst. Whether the rob.
berry was done by employees or by "vis.
itors" remains for the present, deba.
table question.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-06-11

tvA couple were married few DAYS
ago in Shenandoah county Va, the groom
eighty years of age and the bride only
sweet sixty nine.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-06-11

EXCELLENT BRINE FOR BUTTER
Three pints of water, one pint Of salt
boil it until the scum rises then beat
up the whites Of eggs, two are enough.
and boil all together. and take off the
scum again. II will keep frkin ofbut-
ter sweet all Winter.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-06-11

~ In collection OF Chinese plants,
ON exhibition in the great glass house Of
The Naturalization Gardens i'm the Bois
oc Eoulogne. Paris. is q dwarf oak that
is nearly 100 years old. II is about 20
inches in height, its trunk nm inch in di-
ametcr, and its roots will hardly al the
hollow Of n mans hand. II is in dwarf
Jag plants that the art ofthe Chinese az.
r.eIlt1rist is mos: strikingly manifested.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-06-11

FURNITURE VAENIsH.--Equalp parts Of
turpentine, linseed oil, and copal var
nish. Mix them we'll together, and rub
on the furniture with a flannel cloth.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-06-11

"A LINE WmrEwAsu THAT Will.
NOT RUB orr.-One-half bushel Of uu.
siaked lime. one gallon OF salt. to 2 lbs.
oil taliow, water enough to make Of .
consistence to brush on.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-06-11

a SCRAP BooK.-Every farmer should
keep book in which to paste agricul.
tural scraps. Every one, in reading n
paper. will sec things which he will wish
to remember. lie will, perhaps. see
suggestions. the value Of which he will
desire 10 test, OF hints which he will
want to be governed by in future opera.
tons. And yet, after reading the pa.
per. he will throw it down, and will pro.
baby never see it again. In such n
case nil the valuable articles will be lost.
To prevent such a loss. every reader
should clip from the papers such arti.
cles as he desires 70 preserve, and paste
them IN a scrap book. Such n book. At
the end Of year or two, will be very
interesting and valuable.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-06-11

10 There IS one noble means Of A.
yenging ourselves Of unjust criticism il
Is by doing still better, and silencing Il
solely by the increasing excellence Of
our works. This is the only true way OF
triumphing but If instead Of this. YOU
undertake 20 dispute, TO defend. or 20
criticise by way Of reprisal, You involve
yourself in endless troubles and disoui.
etudes. disturb that tranquility which is
so necessary to the successful exercise
OF your pursuit, and waste in harassino
contests that precious time which YOU
should consecrate to your art CmoUa.
20 Seven female Clerks have been ap-
pointed in the postonlce in New Orleans.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-06-11

TS"The Cumberland Times says A
letter recently received in this city from
VIM. Wickard, Esq who is on n visit to
Atchison. Kansas, states that the &C
coonts Of the ravages Of the grasshop-
pers have not been overdrawn, in fact
he was not prepared for the scene which
he behold. lie states that they can be
scooped up by The bu5hel.
TY'Thcre is seldom n line OF glory
written upon the earth's face but n line
Of suffering runs parallel with it and
they that read the lusuous syllables Of
the one. and stop not TO decipher the
spotted and worn Inscription Of tho 9th.
or get the lesser halfof the lesson earth
has TO give.
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1875-07-29
MINNIE EsoTA.

Sr. PAU, July 21.-Ne~s Is received in
this city that mixed train ON the u. r
railroad, consisting OF twenty-five ears,
went through the bridge acro~s the. Mis-.
sisippi, at Brainard, this morn
ing, killing tive persons. The bridge
is about eighty feet high.
The following special, to the "Pioneer-
Pres" is all that has been received from
the railroad accident at Brainard:
''Since this morning the railroad officials
throw every obstacle in the way Of obtaing
news 1t is impossible TO say what was the
direct cause of the accident whether car
Jumped of the track, As stated by paSsen-
ger, or whether the train was too heavy for
the bridge. The train went down near the
middle OF the bridge the engine and for
ward part Of the train backing into the
break at the rear part, and piling ON top
OF the wreck OF the bridge, and the cars are
almost total loss. The dead are Engineer
Petrokin, the fireman, q. NJ. Aiken, an In
dian woman md her sister. The injured
PERSONS were Mrs. NJ. Warren, Mother Ty-
ler, a woman OF White Earth, hurt on the
head and chest; Miss johnson, Of Motley,
skull fractured and hip broken: Miss
Maud Gray, slightly bruised. These per-
SONS went from the top OF the bridge into
the river. The caboose struck ON a pier
and was broken in two and left A. J. Saw
yer, OF Duluth, DR.. Il. A. Lloyd, of Water
wit, Michigan, and a stranger from Moose
head, among the debris ON the top OF the
pier, where they remained till lowered by
ropes. Sawyer was hurt in the face, Lloyd
hurt in the face, stranger not seriously.
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1875-07-29
CENTENNIAL BOARD.
| It Iet Yesterday afternoon at the Academy
NJ aeianee R0oma.

1t Nst YESTERDAY afternoon at the Academy
Of Science Rooms.
The Centennial Board OF Leayenworth
County met at the Hall Of the Academy Of
Science yesterday afternoon.
H. NJ. Aller was chosen temporary chair
man, and s. Hastings, Secretary.
A permanent organization was made by
the election of the following officers:
President, H. NJ. Aller; Vice President,
Jacob Winter; Secretary, T. Sinks; Treas
urer, F. Wellhouse.
Georgs 7. Anthony, Esq, a member Of
the State Board, made a statement Of the
objects Of the county organization.
On motion an Executive Committee was
elected, composed Of one member from
each township, and from each ward of the
city: For Fairmount, Dr.. Coffin; Stran-
ger, James Orr: Tonganoxie, H. Rice; Del
aware, y. Hastings; Sherman. ]. Jewett; !;
Reno, c. Duncan; Esston, A.C. Chase Al
exandria, J. Medill; High Prairie, c. Car
new; Kickapoo, NJ Van Vinkle.
First ward, w. Mcneil Cough; Second
wand, John Richards; Third ward, John
Wilson; Fourth ward, A. Caldwell.
A motion was made and carried, to cor
rect the list of the Roard made at the last
meeting 20 as read, for Tonganoxie town.
ship delegates, Henry Rice, James Bald
win.
On motion, the Secretary was instructed
to inform the State Board that our County
organization is complete, and ask for in
structions.
A committee Of three, consisting Of DR..
Sinks, r. J. Brown and James Larimer,
was appointed to draft bylaws for this
body.
Adjourned to meet on Saturday, July 81,
at ten q. m.
S. HASTINGS, Sec. pro TEN.
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1875-07-29
HEIGHTENED swEErs Ess.
unsuspectiag Citizens till Preyed Upon BY
Designing Knaves.

unsuspecting Citizens till Preyed Upon BY
Designing Knaves.
Las, Sunday evening another raid was
made by the sneak thieves, the locality suf-
fering this time being the North Esplanade
above Miami street. The residence Of Mr..
Guy X. Potter was entered, and new dress
coat appropriated; nothing else was taken.
Col. L. q. Terry's house was visited, bu.
nothing stolen. +. Hensley's residence came
next in turn, but naught is missing there
from, the thieves being frightened by the
screaming of Mrs. McNulty. At the
residence of Mr.. J. c. Ketche-
son an episode occurred which should
be warning to all burglariously inclined
individuals. When the thieves entered
there the noise awoke the proprietor, and
instantly divining the cause, seized his
revolver, and sailed forth in pursuit. The
robbers however, being both. cautious and
prudent made good their escape, not for
getting, however, in their fight pair Of
pants, the property of J. Ii. Ketcheson.
The windows Of the residence OF Col. An
thony and Mr.. Cochran were tried, but not
forced. Further up the Esplanade, above
PottawatomIe street, the houses of Measrs.
Woodwork, Dixon and Hackhush were
entered, but nothing, 50 far as ascertaiDed
taken. Mr.. Charles Helm, residing at the
corner of Third and Miami streets, was de-
prived Of apair Of pants and a jack-knife
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1875-07-29
COLONEL ANTHONY.
His Condition st Last Aeeounts- Continued
90 Compression Of ths Artery.

His Condition st Last Accounts Continued
-. Compression Of ths Artery.
1t viii be eleven weeks, tomorrow night,
since Col Anthony was wounded. He is
still confined 10 his bed. The wound is
healed. The collar-bone has united, and is
nearly as strong as ever. The only trouble
now, is the aneurismal tumor. 1t is three
weeks, ast Friday, since compression vas
begun. This has been constant, with two
exceptions of rest Of two days each, when
the flesh became indamed. Compression
was again resumed Yesterday. The surgeon
says the tumor was originally three inches
By two md ons hak isches, and hat it has
reduced in size antl 4 i sow no larger
than a small sized almond. He is positive
that continued compression Of the artery
inside, the collar-bone, With starvation
diet, will effect permanent cure. The 10
cation Of the bullet has not been discover
ed, nor.has there been any evidence indica-
ting where it lodged. 1t is hoped that ~
next ten days will determine the question
favorably. If not, it is plainly evidea,
that TIE rubclavian artery will have to b
igaAsA inside the collar-hoae. Il l. aasureI
81 ~ o6ouu0knne cd mD1o GuEeuSno1
|saI 49,
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1875-07-29
IMPORTANT
To the TravellnR Public.

Ii is the duty of all persons before start
ing on journey, To ascertain by what route
they can reach their destination with the
least trouble, and il there are two or more
roads leading to the same point, to decide
which is the safest and pleasante>t TO tray
el.
We take pleasure in stating that the Chi
cago * Northwestern Railway is the oldest,
and several miles the shortest, between
Omaha and Chicago. Within the past two
years the road bed has been put in admira-
bic condition, and almost the entire line has
been relaid with steel rails.
The depot in Chicago iscentrally located
and as their trains arrive there thirty min
utes in advance of all other lines, pasen-
gers can always he sure of making eastern
oonaections. For all points in northern
and northeastern Iowa, you should purchase
tickets via Marshall, Cedar Rapids, or
Clinton. For points in northern Illinois or
Wisconsin, via Fulton; and il you are GO
ing to Chicago, or east, YOU should, by all
means, purchase your tickets by the Old
Pioneer Route
THE CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN.
You will find on all through trains Pull
man sleepers, new and magnificent day
coaches, and the best smoking and second
elass cars nov on any road in the United
States. .ts LEgEfg
Particular information, with maIs, time
tables etc, may be had at any Of the
through ticke: Offices in the west, or upon
Personal or written application.
}. III. MOUNTAIN, Western Travelling
Agent, Omaha, Neb., or to
w. IL. SrESNErT, General Passenger
Agent, Chicago.
-teh2a-M 80 4 - - ----------
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1875-07-29
BOLTS AND BARS.
The vsry Reverend Dr. stins Playing Cheek.
ers With His Hose st tho County Jail.

The vsry Reverend Dr.. Slime Playing Cheek.
ers With His Hose st tho County Jail.
The Very Reverend DR.. Slime is in trou.
BILE again, and is now figuring conspicuous.
ly in police circles. Yesterday morning,
about three o'clock, Charles DeNoyer, po-
liceman, saw man gliding along seeming.
ly anxiously to hide himself in the shadows
of the buildings on broadway. The officer
followed the skulker, and captured him op-
posite the German Catholic church, On
Broadway, between Usage and Miami streets.
The individual in question had a chick. n
under his coat, which he had evidently
captured in his nocturnal rambles
He marched his prisoner to the police
station, and upon the slate marked in
letters both plain and bold, "Dr l. J. Slime,
larceny" The Doctor was then escorted
down stairs and left to his own meditations,
or to preach his theology to the inmates OF
the Jail, Just a. he saw fit. At the police
court, yesterday morning the charge Of lar
ceny was preferred against him, and be was
taken to the county Jail in default of the
bail required. Mr.. Kern, the grocer out
pal sufferers from the dspredations Of the
sneak thieves, upon hearing of the arreat of
Slime, had asearch warrant Issued, and Of
fces Goddard and Grover made an ex-
animation of the residence of the Doctor, but
no stolen property was found therein. The
officers reported, however, that they found