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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-07-21

The LIVES OF CUSTER AND Ills Or.
FICERs INsURED.-Gcneral Custcr. with
five OF his officers, were insured in the
New York Life Insurance Company of
that city rs follows: General Custer
$4,000, Captain Yates $4,000, Captain
keough $4,000, beae1ant Calhoun
$4,000, Lieutenant Critten6on $4,000,
and Lieutenant Porter $1,000; in all
$4,000. As these assurances were eff
lected under n special provision made
by the company named for the benefit
Of army officers there will be no trouble
about prompt settlement of the claims,
Notwithstanding they were killed in bat.
tic with Indians.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-07-21

lV'Confiicting reports from the war
in the East continue. The Baltimore
S'n of Tuesday thus sums up the news
from tina. quarter. The mort important
is the Turkish claim to splendid Veto.
ry over the Servians under Tehernayefr
which the Servians pronounce a fabri,
cation. Other victories and defeats are
claimed, but each side gives the other a
sweeping contradiction-Th Montene.
grins have advanced into Herzegovina
ana threaten Mostar-It is again assert
that thc'reports Of Turkish barbarities
are exaggcrations. The most horrible
atrocities continue to be reported how
ever. In Bosnia, it is stated, the Turks
are cutting women and children to pie.
es, throwing them in the air and catch.
ing them on their bayonets.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-07-21
NEWSPAPERS
OF TIE
u MITE D STATES

complete list % American Newspaper nun
herring more than eight thousand, With Gsseis
icer Of all The towns spd cities in which iheJ as
published Historical and Statistical Skeiebes
Of the Great Newspaper stsblisbmenis-iius'
pal Newspaper Buildings Book Of 300 Pages
just issued Mailed, post paid, 20 any address
for IS cents. Apply Unclosing price, 10 SUPER
inttsdent of lhe New spsrer Pavilion Ceo'tnpNl
Gtounds Philadelphia, or American News Co.
New York.
EVERY ADVERTISER NEEDS IT.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-07-21

tvMr. w. X. Wilson and wife. Of
TINS city, are taking an extensive trip
including the northern lakes. Toronto
and the Centennial. Mr.. Wilson. who
Is member Of the Young Mems Chris.
liam Association of this city, was in at
tendance on the association convention
~ Toronto Cumberland Nc,os, July IS.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-07-21

tYOne of the most violent wind and
rain storms VIC have ever known, passed
over this city last Tuesday evening,
considerable damage resulted. A por-
ton Of the roof of Mr.. w. T. Stewards
barn was blogn oil, also portion Of the
roof OF the residence of Hon. Charles j .
Faulkner. a number of siadc trees on
our streets were considerably broken
jlaytinsbafg Statesman, Jnly 10.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-07-21

~ 1t appears that San Francisco
now claims population OF 273, 900. an
increase the past year Of about $4,000.
This estimate gives San Francisco rank
with New Orleans, Cincinnati, Balti-
more and Boston. It's trade has increas.
ed at rate even greater than its popu.
lation, and owing to the vast grain crop
shipped thence every year, it has be.
come leading American city in export
trade.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-07-21

Ia \ pleasant surprise party greeted
SIR. ID. X. Taylor lson Of our respected
fcllow-townsman, Mr.. Simon Taylor
and family, at their residence in Mobiles
vile, Indiana, on tho evening Of the
18th inst, on the occasion Of Ken's
thirty-sixth birth day. Handsome pre-
sents, the Ledger says, were bestowed,
and everything was lovely.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-07-21

W The individual who called tiyht
boots comfortable defended his position
10y saying they made man forget ali
his other miseries.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-07-21


t9 The present is said TO be the
hottest Summer for cighty-six years
The mercury continues to range from
90 to 100 degrees.
TVGov. Hendricks, Of Ind, emphat.
ically denies the statement that differ
ence had arisen between himself and
Gov. Tilden at the Saratoga conference.
lie said they differed on immaterial
points, but in the main were in perfect
accord.
tV Il is said the earth is now whirl-
ing through the tail Of a comet, and
that is why it is SO hot What a long tail
that comet seems 70 have. Bull. Sun.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-07-21


"EST VIRGINIA. To WIT AT rules held
w In the Clerks Office Of The County Court
OF Hampshire county, on the FIRST Monday in
July, 1875.
Isaac llaincs, Plaintiff,
as.
Felix II. Davis, Defendant,
In Debt with Attachment.
The object Of this suit Is to recover OF defe1-
dant the sum offsry dollars, with interest from
18th April, 1874. and TO attach the estate Of
defendant, especially his interest in (being one
undivid third Of lot No. in Romncy, aud
in lot adjacent TO said town, devised TO him
by the will OF Francis Davis. decd, and to
subject the same TO the payment of said sum
and interest and the costs of this suit.
AMI IL appearing by affidavit that the said dc
PENDANT, 7. X Davis, does not reside in this
State IL is ordered, that said non reside nj de-
PENDANT is required 10 appear within four weeks
after the date Of the FIRST publication hereof and
do what IL necessary to project his interest in
this suit. Teste,
c. S. WHITE, c. c. c. nc.
july IL 1876
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-07-21
A PLEASANT RETREAT.

-. e.. TABB,
rs now ready to accommodate a few guests %
II Hsrlmaosville, on the Allegheny Nounia'n'
d uripg this Summer.
July Is, lsT6.-3t.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-07-21

GsV The great stallion race, at Phila-
delphia, on Saturday last. between Judge
Fullerton and Smugglcr, is described as
one of the finest ever trotted in this
country, the fastest time on record be.
ing made. The attendance was slim.
The match was for purse of $4,000
There we're four heats, the second being
a dead heat. The remaining three we're
won by Smu2gler with ease. First heat,
time 217I second heat, 21S, third
heat, 2.17 fourth heat, 2.2O.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-07-21
$6OO,OOO.

ihos. L. Porter, Ex-Cov. ky., Cen'i. Manage,
POSITIVELY NO PosrPONEMENr,
rs VIC will have series OF Grand Draw.
ings and can not establish tho pre-.
ccdent of postponing.
LIST OF GIFTS:
One Grand Cash Gift 49,. 100000
One Grand Cash Gift 49,. 10000
One Grand Cash Gift 49,. $4,000
One Grand Cash Gift ...... 10000
One Grand Cash Gift go. 10000
One Grand Cash Gift $500. 5000
so Cash Gifts Of 81 900 each $4,000
100 Cash Gifts Of 500 each so, 900
100 Cash Gifts of 400 each 10000
100 Cash Gifts of 500 each 10000
200 Cash Gifts OF 200 each AZ, 900
600 Cash Gifts OF 100 each co., 900
10000 Cash Gifts of II each 100000
Total, 11,l56 Gifts. All Cash, 100000
PRICE OF TICKETS:
Whole Tickets Si2 Halves SG-Quarler
S3-9 Tickets, Si0o-274 Tickets, S3oO-lGi
Tickets. s5oo--ohl Ti,ke,s, $1,000. 100000
Tickets at Sl2 each.
Hon. 4. n Taylor, Mayor Of Frank fort. the
entire board Of City Councilmen, Hon. Alvin
Uuvail late Chief Justice Of Kentucky md other
distlng uished oiiiz-ns together with such disin.
tercsird persons ~ the ticket holders presen,
may designate will tuperin.end the drawing.
Remi.tances can DC made BY Express, DRAFT,
Posiollice Money order or Registered Letter.
made PAYABLE 10 KENTUCKY Cash DlSTRi.
BUTTON COMPANY.
All communications, orders for Tickets, aud
apoilcitiois. SHOULD bs addressed to
HON. TliOS. 4. PORTER.
General Manager, Frankfort, Ky.
July 81, 1876.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-07-21

In Wheeling, on Monday last
apples sold az low as fifty cents per
barrel, aud five cents per peck.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-07-21
Price, Tccnfy-Fre Cents.
Newspaper
Adve rtising

ONE HUNDRED AND FOU9r II IDITlCN
Containing complete list Of all the towLs in
the United States, the Territories and the Do
miDiou OF Canada, having population greater
than 3 900 according to The lsst census, together
with the names Of the newspapers having tbs
largest local circulation in each Of the pscrs
named Also, n catalogue e newspapers which
are recommended IN advertisers as giving great
est value in proportion 10 prices charged. Also
NIL newspapers ia the United States and Csnada
printing over 5000 copies each Issue. Also, al
the Religious. Agricultural, Scielfse sDd Ne
chanical, Medical, Masonic, Juvenile Edu0a-
'ionsl, Commercial, Insurance Real Estate Law.
Sporting, Musical Fashion. and other speeial
class journals very complete lists. Together
with n complete list Of over 600 German payers
printed in The United States. Also, an essay
upon advertising many tables Of rates, showing
the coat Of advertising in various neSspapers,spd
every thing which beginner in advertising
would like to know. Address
GEO. y. HOWELL & Co.
II Park Row. New York
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-07-21

~ In one of the trotting races at
Detroit, Michigan, on Saturday last, Mr..
BrownwelPs stallion, George, from Pc.
ru, Indiana. gave out and died. lie was
valued Mt $4,000 On Monday Gilt
Edge, owned by VIM. w. Alexander, Of
Chicago, who also took part in race,
and valued at $4,000, died.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-07-21

~ DR.. Peterman, the celebrated Ger.
man geographcr says The Centennial is
n great achievement cclipsing all former
achievements Of that kind in the old
country.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-07-21

~ President Grant and suite passed
through Cumberland on Monday last en-
route from Deer Park 70 Washington.
The party took dinner at the Queen
City Hotel There we're about two hun.
dred people at the depot, but, it is said,
there were no demonstrations Of enthu-
siasm or even formalities of reception.
EEMrs. Enamel Emmett, OF this
county, who was thrown from her horse
and severely injured, short time ago,
IS improving.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-07-21

SOLID WEALTH:
100000 IN GIFTS!
GRANpEsr SCHEME EVER PRE-.
SCENTED TO THE PUBLIC,
a FORTUNE FOR ONLY sia
TINE KENTUCKY Cash DISTRIBUTION
l. COMPANY, authorized by special ACT ~
the kentucky Legislature, for the benefit Of N. ,
PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF FRANKFORT viii
have the hist Of their serics OF Grand Dravips,
at MAJon HALL, 10 the City Of Frankfort. Nv. on
Thursday. August 81, 1870,
on which occasion they will distribute 10 m.
iiekeei-holdis the immense sum Of
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-07-21
Salt.

a German dalryman found, after many
trials, that with two ounces of salt doily
his COWS gave the most milk. The careful
chemist and farmer, Boussingault, once fed
SIX steers Tor thirteen months in two lots
giving the same kind oftoddcr and water
to each, but giving one lot one ounce and
an eighth daily. ana to the other none. A
remarkable difference was at once manifest,
Inc frst lot were all sleek, smoothcoated,
and in perfect condition; the other became
rough, NANCY and i'll. conditioned, and ench
weighed at the end of the test 11O pounds
less than those that had been supplied with
salt Many other similar results might be
cited, but these are sufficient to induce
those who still doubt the value of salt for
al Kinds OF farm stock to test the matter
for themselves
Not only is salt an agreeable and need
ful article offood, but it is in some diseases
almost specific remedy. For those para.
site diseases to which sheep are yery sub
ject, such as the liver rot, dukes in the liv-
crJ verminous bronchitis, (worms in the
bronchial tubcs,) and worms in the stomach
and intestines, salt is an unfailinp remedy,
us well as an cilectual preventive. The
irritating worms which sometimes intcst
the rectum OF Il horse are removed at once
by an injection of Il solution of one ounce
OF salt in quart of water. But it is as n
constant addition to the food that il is
most useful as prescrvative of the health
OF our domestic animals.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-07-21
Pruning the Crane,

The treatment of the vine the first ynor
is not to let but one shoot grow, and pinch
one off about the last of August So tln
wood will ripen up to stand our winter
better. About the last ofNovcmbcr or the
ilrst OF December, take the vine from the
trellls, trim 1t, and bend it downand cover
1t from four to six inches deep in the earth.
and leave them in this condition until th,.
first or middle of April. Then I uncover
the vines and wash them off clean with soap
suds, or use force pump which answers a
good purpose to wash the dirt off and IA
moisten the buds so they will develope
more evenly. This should he done fire.
quently until they are well lcaved out.
The second year let two shoots grow out
and treat them in the same manner AS the
first year. After the third year you have
encouraged the growth of the vine to its
fullest capacity in length say eight or ten
ieet which should never be allowed to ex.
tend farther than this on any condition
whatever, for fear of letting it overbear.
have always adopted the spur mode of pru-
nlng the vine us it appears to me the most
reasonable, and that is to cut off in the fall
the present seasons growth of the wood, to
the third eye OF each spur. This is the
manner that have always practiccd since
the cultivatin of the vine, and have becn
very successful in getting good fruit. III
thlnk the vitality OF the vine requires more
wood, l let the end branches extend little
farther at the time of pruning, but often
make mistakes IN getteng too much bear
ing WOOD than otherwis -E,rhange
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-07-21
How TO Spend Week Mt the Centennial.

The exhibition commissioners are in
defatigable in their efforts to make the
show success and to spread correct infor-
nation before the people. The following
is extracted from u recent circular under
the above heading:
Take room near the grounds and COM
mence on the first day by entering on Bel
mont avenue, turn to the right and you are
in the main building, with days work
before you and trip around the world.
Still keeping to the right, we enter Chilli
and the Argentine Republic, which with
Peru and the Orange Free State from the
first section, and contain much that is OF
interest. Then the old nation of China and
Japan, with curious exhibits of bronzes,
straw work, silk and mattings. Next Den
mark, then Turkey and Egypt, followed
by the beautiful pavilion of Spain and the
exhibits of Russia, Austria, Hungary and
the German Empire united, and one fourth
of the days work has been accomplished.
We are now in tho centre Of the building,
and if tired can rest and listen to the music
of Gilmore's band, or push on to the ex-
hibits OF our own country, which occupy
fully one-fourth of the main building. On
arriving at the extreme end, go up in the
gallery and view the wonderful vista which
extends for nearly half mile before the
eye.
Returning, we leave the United States
and passing through Mexico, the Neither
lands, Brazil, Belgium and Switzerland,
reach France and England, where hours
can be spent with pleasure and profit
Then passing through Canada, Australia,
Sweden, Norway and Italy, we have reach
ed our starting point, and the bell chimes
give notice that it is six o'clock, and time
to close. Tired, we go to our hotel for u
rest, and then if so inclined spend the
evening at Operti's Garden, or 60 down in
the city and visit Independence Hall, and
thus has passed the first day. The second
day should be devoted to the Machinery
Hall, the Shoe and Leather Building, the
Glass Factory, and the buildings in the vi
cinity. The third day visit the Art Gale.
ny and its annexes, the Photographic Gal
larry and the Carriage Building, with a
look at Judges Hail. The fourth day can
be pleasantly spent by visit to the Gov
eminent Building, the Woman's Pavilion,
the Model of Paris and the State Build
ings. The fifth day can be given to the
Horticultural and Agricultural Buildings
Devote the sixth day to an examination
of the smaller buildings. Then take u
boat up the Schuylkill, visit the Zoologi-
cal Gardens, Paramount Park, the Wissa-
hickon, and spend the evening at the Aca-
deny of Fine Arts, and the week has pass
ed with both pleasure and profit.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-07-21
The Largest City in the World.

If the following account is true, London
is no longer the metropolis of our planet.
That distinction belongs to the japanese
City of Jeddo, which correspondent OF
the Boston I1aceler thus describes:
But what shall say ofthis greatest and
most singular of all cities? / cannot give
you an idea of it; it is so unique, so UNI
like everything except itselfand so impos-
sihlc, as you will think.
1t is situated on the western shore ofthis
charming guilt, twenty miles wide by TWEEN
ty-iour long. 1t stretches twenty miles OF
more along beach of semicircular form,
with its horns turned outward, and along
which IL street extends, crowded with
blocks of stores and houses, and tceming
with moving crowds, while shop-kcepcrs,
artisans, women and children seem equally
numerous within doors and at the doors.
Indeed, n dozen or fifteen miles might be
added the city in this direction, since
there is nothing but an unbroken success
sion of towns and villages for this distance,
which are as populous and well-built as
the city itself.
In crossing the city from the shore to the
western outskirts, have walked two miles
and a half, and then proceeded on horse
back for ten miles farther, making twelve
and half, while in other places il may be
wider. According to the lowest estimate,
the city covers an area equal to seven oil
the New England farming towns, which arc
usually six miles square. And all is trav-
ersed by streets, usually wide, well.con.
structed, perfectly neat, and crossing each
other at right angles streets lined with
houses and stores as compactly us they can
be built, and crowded with movable and
stationary masses as thick as in Washing.
ton Street, or New York Broadway, at least
for considerable distances.
The population is estimated generally
at three millions, which Mr.. Harris, oul
minister, thinks is no exaggeration. Fol
my part, Judging from what l have seer
when have gone into the city and cross
ed the city from side to side, should bt
willing to add as many millions more fol-
the living, moving masses seen from sun
set, and everywhere the same, fairly seen
beyond computation.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-07-21
VARIETIES.

"A man being asked, as he lay summing
himself on the grass, what was the height
OF his ambition, replied, "To marry Il rich
widow with bad cough"
-"Science,' says DR.. Holmes, is good
piece Of furniture for man to have in an
upper chamber, provided he has common
sense on the ground floor"
"A Duluth assessor says it is positively
amazing how cheap property becomes as
he passes up and down street. 1t falls
seventy per cent. whenever he enters q
house.
III there is anybody under the CAMS.
ter of heaven that have in utter excres-
cence,' says Mrs. Darlington, sit is the
the slanderer, going about like boy con-
structor, circulating his calomel upon hon
est folks"
"A little boy, a few days since, while
coming down stairs, was cautioned by his
mother not to lose his balance. Ills ques-
tion which followed was a puzzler "Motl,
er, i'll should lose my balance, where would
it 60 to 2"
1t is said that Daniel Webster never
was guilty ofpaying back borrowed mon
ey, and il this fact was what made him IA
nous, we know ola thousand men who
will in time become bright stars in the
galaxy of fame.
"A minister travelling through the
West some years ago asked an old lady on
whom he called what she thought of the
doctrine of total depravity. "Oh," she re-
piled. ~ think it is good doctrine, if the
people would only act up to it."
-Customer-"How much for the lilies
of the valley 2"
Florist-"Five shillings bunch"
Customer -"Too much"
Florist, (blandl) Dwell, madam. il
you will have the lilies of the valley, YOU
must pay the vally of the lilies"
"A wit was dreadfully bored by stupid
fellow who persisted in talking to him on
natural history. "Thesc is the OYSTER" at
last said the bore; "What's your notion as
to the idea that the oyster is possessed OF
| reasons" l think it may be true" said the
wit, because the oyster knows enough ia
keep its mouth shut"
"A Towanda, Pa, sign reads thus -.
"John Smith--teacher of cowtillons and
other dances-gramar taut in the neetest
manner--fresh salt herrin on dran-likc.
| wise Godireys cOrdial-rutes sassage and
other garden truck-N. b. A bawl on fri
day nite-prayer meetin chuesday-also
saline sngn by the quire."
John Ross, of Warrenton Junction, SAYS
"In the month of September of last year |
bought $50 ewes from Tennessee This
Spring sold my crop of lamps and wool
for $3.50. The ewes cost me $40, and the
pasture, wntering, and grazing them was
between $50 and $50. | made clear profit
of ninety per cent. on my investment
"A million little diamonds
Twinkled on the trees;
And all the little maidens said
IA jewel, If you please! |"
But while they held their hands outstretchpd
To catch the diamonds gay,
million little sunbeams came,
And stole them all away.
| st. Nichol,@ Jo, Jaty.
-"Wcll, how do you like the looks Of
the varmint? ?" said South. westcr' to @
'down-E Easter who was gazing with round.
eyed wonder, and evidently for the first
time, at huge alligator, with widc-oper
jaws, on the muddy banks of the Missis
sippi. "Wa'al," replied the Yankee, "ht
amt what yeou may call u hansum crittcr
but he's got great deal of openness when
he smiles"