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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-10-27

t-SThe Democratic party struggled
against odds in Ohio and Indiana. It
had to confront unlimited resources OF
men and money. 1t had to meet an nn.
principled organization,re ready to sacrifice
every great public interest to carry its
own seltish ends. For the FIRST time
since the organization Of the Republican
party, the Democracy pass the critical
period Of the October elections without
the influence Of q depressing popular
current against them.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-10-27

a WONAS's TONGUE Cur Our.-Or-
TAwA, Oct. 1.-THE Citizen OF last eve.
ming says that two young men entered a
school house in Ramsay, after tho pupils
bad been dismissed for the day. and
without any explanation. seized the mis-.
tress. She attempted 20 scream. when
they gagged and outraged her. Know
ing both the men, she threatened to
bring them TO justice, ADD they seized
her again and cat her tongue out.
She fell 20 the floor unconscious and
the rutiians escaped. Some time after
ward the woman recovered her senses
and cfawled toward the blackboard. -
Here after much struggling Sue managed
TO write on the board TIC names Of her
murderers and brief account of the
affair. ~ last, weakened from the loss
oi blood, she fell TO the floor and expired.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-10-27
Romney. Hampshire County. west va October q. ls76

but you young folk. in whose hands
mes Inc moulding OF the century SO new
y born. see 20 it that the summer sun
SHINE OF 1876 falls upon a social aud in
aus.r.ai prosperity, multiplied an hun.
dredfoid. freed from the drink curse.
not subservient 20 Mammon, reverenciur
its Saobaths. happy people whose C Cd
is the Lord. '-Neso York Observer.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-10-27
South Sranth antslliseneer.
RoMNEY. FRIDAY. OCT. ~. 1876.

Mr.. Robert Simpson Of Monroe
county. Missouri, is said to possess a
gouri in which he carried twelve dozen
Of eggs TO market last week. This must
be little ahead Of Jonahs gourd.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-10-27
cyan ALBANY minister said in a re-

~An Albany minister said in re-.
cent sermon; "What is the tendency OF
the present fashions, in reference TO as
sisting or retarding the race for saliva
tions Our beloved sisters are many of
them so apparreled that they can hardly
walk. much less run. There seems to
be tremendous pullback somewhere"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-10-27
UNITED STATES MAIL LINE
FROM
Green Spring Run 20 Romnev

INUE subscriber having changed The running
Of his daily line Of Stages (Sundays excep-
ted from PdttersOn's Creek TO Green Spring
Ran, will leave each morning Green Spring
Run upon the arrival Of the accommo-
dst.on train, and leave HCmuey - A. NJ, each
morning and connectnR with tke western bound
"ccommodation train { =. VI. By this line, dis
tncc between Green Spring Ran and Romney is
01tlS3 miles, shortest route Passengers may rest
assured thai on the part OF the proprietor eve
ly attention wiil be paid 10 their comfort All
packages entrusted TO me will be attended to.
ISAAC PARKER.
August 10, 1873.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-10-27

rE No lady was ever less respected
by being accused ofpossessing too much
modcsty, yet thousands have lost the
respect Of all good people by having too
much boldncss, tho she meant no harm.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-10-27
MU LII MS HOT Ell.
Moorcfcld, West Va,
JOHN WILSON, proprietor.

fINhE undersigned having purchased the good
4 "ill and fixtures Of MULLINS HOTEL,
takes tiis method OF informing his friends ard
ihe public generally that he is prepared 70 ac-
c'mmodHie the public in II manner which can
not fail 10 please.
a First Glass Hotel, having all the modern
improvements, and is furnished throughout with
new and splendid furniture. The TABLE is al.
ways supplied with the best the market affords.
GOOD stable attached TO the premises. Faithful
and olliging servants ALWAYS on hand Ia socnrs
comfort 10 guests.
E9- TERMS MCDrnATE.
JOHN WILSON.
Moorcfcld, June o, 1871.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-10-27
South Branch Intelllgenoer.
William Harper, Editor.
O8ice, Corner Hahn and Gravel Lone Sts.
EoMsEr, WEST VIRGINIA.
T 4 n NJ s [:

TWO DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS per
annam-or TWO DOLLARS, ifpaid in advance.
NO paper will be discontinued, except at the
been settled.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING
The rates OF advertising are, for a square item
nnes) or less, OsE poLLARASD FIrTY CESTs for
three observation-disclosures ones in the same propor-
ton. Each continuance 3TB cents.
Quarterly, half yearly. and yearly advertise
ments nsei TED at liberal reduction on the above
tRtes.
Yearly advertisers disseminating during the
yenr will he charged regular rates.
No advertisement 10 be considered by the mont tn
or year unless specified on the Manuscript or pre-.
'iousiy agreed upon between the parties.
Resolutions OF associations, communications OF
limited interest, and notices Of deaths exceeding
TEN LINES will be charged ten cent? per line.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-10-27

ITLittlc drops Of rain brighten mea..
dows, and little acts Of kindness brirh.
ten The world
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-10-27

% \ medical journal states that "A
pebble carried in tie mouth excites the
salivary glands 70 act with such energy
that thirst Is not felt.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-10-27

FINIlE undersigned would respectfully inform,
L his friends of the county of Hampshire, that
lie IS prepared to do sStlrVeVin1 {, upon the
shol test notice. Ofice-the one occupied by Dr.
.. II. Lupton, Romney, Yves; Va.
March ., 1866. A MONROE.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-10-27

Lri'eSs.--A tablespoonful Of black
pepper put in the first water in which,
gray amt buff linens are washed vii,
Keep them from spotting., It will also
generally keep tho colors or black or
colorcd cambricks, or muslins. from run.
ming. and does not harden tho water.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-10-27

observation-disclosures In il worst
form may DO cured AFTER Other medicines
have fAiled. by drinking wheat 6our stir.
red IN water madc TO tho consistency OF
cream With the four. 1t may be advi-
sable TO add pinch or salt. or the -four
may be eaten in its dry state. Tho
same effect is produced in cases Of chro.
mic diarrhga. - 49, ia
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-10-27

"a Republican campaign soLg:
Sing n song Of sixpence,
Pocket full Of cash
We can fool the negroes
And buy up the white trash,
When tho elections over,
If we the victory gain,
We can get our money back
BY stealing it again.
Waterloo Observer, oct. II.
~ What do decent Republicans thinI
IF Blaine's calling the Southern Repre-
scntatiycs in Congress "scamps?"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-10-27

VIae Liuc..Stock Jo,aWa1, in answer
TO an inquiry as TO tho cause OF cows
losing their cud, and how tho disease is
TO be treated, says; The loss Of the cud
is not disease, but rather symptom
OF either an approaching disease or one
already existing. When observed, give
solution Of eight 10 twelve ounces &C
Gianber's salts in a quart Of warm wa
ter to which add an ounce OF bruised
caraway seed, or On ounce OF ground
ginger.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-10-27

BorrLss AND JAns. Musty bottles
or jars may DO sweetened with lye or
dissolved soda. Let either remain In
them short time. then dry and scald
them. They will not become musty il
a little salt be kept in thcn,.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-10-27

Zoo SArcg.--Boil four eggs from
eight TO twelve minutes. Then lay thcm
in pan OF fresh water. and let them re-
main Gill quite cold. Peel OF the shells
aud take out tho eggs. Chop the yolkg
and whites separately; mix them light.
ly into half pint Of melted fresh but
ter, made IN the proportion Of quarter
Of pound Of butter 70 two large table.
spoonfnls Of Hour, aud four Of milk aud
hot water. Add some powdered mace.
OF nutmeg. Egg sauce is eaten with
boiled fish and poultry. Instead OF milk
or water you can use. for melted butter.
some OF the water IN which chicken or
turkey was boiled. or some veal gravy.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-10-27

To KEEP BurTER.-A correspondents
says: ours is to wrap each churniny
separately. in n rag dipped in strong
brine. and to pack 1t in a bnrrel or box
OF dry salt. taking caro- to keep it cover
ed with the salt. 1t does not become
too salt, and is as good in winter as
when new"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-10-27

80 WASTED, at this Office youth to
learn the Printing business:
September :, 1876.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-10-27

How TO WASH VEGETABLES.
tables should never be washed until i'm.
mediateiy before being prepared for il.g
table Lettuce is made almost WORTH.
less in fIayor by dipping in water some
hours before being served. Potatoes
suffer even more than other vegetables
through the washing process They
should not be put in water till just rca.
dy for boiling.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-10-27

WDry meal we'll mixed with rcsi
pepper has been found a cure for hog
cholera.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-15
TEIEGRAPHIC NOTES.

COLUMBIA S. c., April 14.-The State Legislature
adjourned sine die this morning.
GLOUCESTER, Mass, April 14.-hnxiety is felt here
for the safety the fishing schooner Kearsarg Capt Bur
chell, of this port.
BosroN. April 1.-THE creditors of Whiting, Nc
Co have refused TO accept 90 cents on the DOLLAR and
will put the firm in bankruptcy.
HALIFAX April 1.-THE steamer George Shattuck,
here the 4th for ST. Pierre arrived here this
morning, all WELL being detained by Ice.
BUFFALO, April IA Tug Association, with q
capital OF $l35OJ representing ~ tugs was formed here To-
day. Capt George II. Hand chosen Superintendent
between New Ravens here today the former
by Of to l. Tho game was witnessed by 5000
people.
OTTAWA, April 14-The ice jam on the River
eau broke this mornng and carried away two Dri dngs
Packs bridge one OF the piers OF the bridge was
badly damaged by ice
HALIFAX April 14.-Prfnce Edward Island harbors
are still closed by but some OF them VIII shortly open
when largo quantity Al ~
Winter, VIII be exported.
MACKINAw, Mich, April 14.-The recent warm
and rains effect tho ice and there -
every appearance Of early breakup The Straits Oh hac
nav viii undoubtedly DO open In 10 days, or sooner.
Albany. April IA newlease by the Delaware
and Canal Company OF the Albany ana
bracing supplemental agreements defining those made In the
original lease
MONTREAL, April 1.-THE baby farming bust
this city, 10 attracting considerable At
fsnton The OF Health het meeting and discussed
ths gray Nun Hospital only 80 survived The con
the Board that babies should Dc
supped with pure milk at stated intervals and that their
nsars that Ii the egtmato children belonged 70 Mon
tresi and that a. sent from the United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-15
PLANS OF THE EXECUTORS.

wIIAT.MR LBBEY AND JUDGE HILTON PROPOSE TO
Do-NEGouATIoNs FoK-A NEW PAgTNFg IL THE
FIRM-THE woRKINGwoMEN's HOTEL 70 BE COM
PLEIED.
A reporter of THE TRIBUNE called last even
ing on William Lbbcy, Mr. Stewards business partner
aud of the executors of his WILL and converted with
him as TO the probable changes ia the firm. Mr. Lbbey
said that Mr. Stewards death had made a vacancy in the
firm which il would necessary MI at early day.
Negotiations were in progress for that purpose, but
nothing could be made public for day or two fun
statement would be given to the public early next week
For himself he would not feel warranted in continuing
the business unless arrangements were made and
Mr. Stewards vacant place filed But matters were
making favorable progress, and the rm would carry
on the business.
Judge Henry Hilton stated 10 TRIBUNE reporter last
evening that he had intimate knowledge Of all Mr..
Stewards benevolent schemes, and that these would be
fully carried out by Mrs Stewart and himself He de-
clned however, state what they were, further than
that the Working Hotel on Fourhaye would be
COMPLETED The improvements at Garden City, Long
Island the Grand Union Hotel at Saratoga and the
pet mills at Glenham, New-York, he added, viii be
finished Only short time before his death, Mr. Stewart
had expressed wish to have the Womens Hotel as he
called IT, completed practicable. Designs for
the furniture have been made and the building will be
put in complete order early day. Mr. Stewart was
in the habit of saying that 1t to the women OF New
York lie owed his fortune, and he anxious 10 pro
vide cheap and comfortable home for those who might
need it. There few unfinished houses NJ Garden
CITY, Long Island about $50 adding to the
Grand Union Hotel at Saratoga.
Among the persons 10 whom Mr. Stewart has left leg
acies the following may be mentioned: George b. But
ler who receives $4,000 was the attorney OF tho firm
ut the wholesale house. at Broadway and Chambers ST.,
and all checks, drafts, &C., signed by hin. John
H. Hopkins was the principal bookkeeper, A. X +.
Cooper the foreign correspondent, and George H. HS-
gins the check drawer at the place. f. j. Dennng
has been connected with Mr. Stewards business for about
16 years. His wife niece OF Mr. Stewards guardian
Mr. Denning promoted from one position 10 another
until about six years ago. when he made superin-
tendent OF the feminist. retail store, and this
position he has held ever since that time.
John I. Greer is head bookkeeper in the Tenthst
store and has been connected with the business Of Mr..
Stewart for about years Mr. Dodge has had charge
Of Mr. Stewards real estate matters. Hugh Conaor
the trusted porter at the wholesale house, and VIM p
Smith the principal servant OF Mr. Stewart at his
private residence, and nursed him through several
attacks OF sickness.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-15
A. #. STEWARDS WILL.

MOST OF THE ESTATE TO HIS WIFE.
. MILLION TO JUDGE HILTON, WHO Is APPOINTED
TO CLOSE THE PARTNERSHIP FFAIRs-THE COM
PLETIoN OF THE CHARITABLE PLANS LEFT WITH
MRS. sTEwART-LEGACIEs TO MEN OF FAITHFUL
BUSINESS SERVICE AND TO HOUSEHOLD sEh-
yANTs-AN ANNUITY TO THE MISSES MORROW
IEeACIEs TO THE KINDRED OF MRS. STEWART
JUDGE HILTON, MRS. STEWART, AND MR.. LlBBEi
MADE EXECUTORS.
A. T. Stewards will was filed in the Surrogate >
Office Yesterday afternoon. 1t is dated harch ~
1873 and has two codicils-one of the same uate as
the will. and the other signed on the following
dav The will itself bequeaths all the property and
estate of every kind to Mrs. Stewart and her herS
and assigns forever but gives to Judge Henry Hilton
who is appointed to close up Mr. Stewards partner
shin business and affairs 81, 100000 for his ser
wees and as a mark of regard. Mrs. Stewart, Judge
Hilton, and William Libbey are appointed
executors The first codicil directs the
payment to George b. Butler Oh $Zo'-
OOO to Messrs. Hopkins, Cooper, Dennng'
Green, and Higgins 10000 each, and the Messrs.
Rice, DeBrot, Roe Dodge, Conner, and Armstrong
So 600 each. These gentlemen, Mr. Stewart say g.
"have long and faithfully served me IN my busi-
ness affairs" To eight servants $4,000 is glven'
In sums ranging from $4,000 to $500. An an
unity of $4,000 and the use for life of the
house in East Thirty-ninth-st. in which they
live are given to Sarah and Rebecca Nor
row. friends of Mr.. Stewards early days. 10
the wife of Judge Hilton is given $4,000.
The second codicil directs the payment of $1,000
each to Charles P Clinch, Charles j. Chnch, Anna,
Julia, and Emma ClInch, and to Sarah Smith, the
wife of ]. Lawrence Smith, and her daughter-all
kindred of Mrs. Stewart. In a letter to his
wife dated March 20, 1873, which accom-
panies the will, Mr.. Stewart wrote that he
depended on her to carry out his chanta-
BILE plans if his life should not be spared to COM
plete them He left to her in this letter the recogn
ton and reward of the services of the employees VINO
had served him long time, but for whom no speciai
provision had been made, and requested that to
each person who had been in his employment for
20 wears should be given 81 OO0 and to each person
of 10 years service $500.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-15

Turkish rule that Russia, though not able 10 come
to their aid Immediately, will neither crush them
nor permit them to be crushed by othersi why 10
it that even the official Irads is allowed 10 lmpule
to Austrias partiality for Turkey the Preseh.
distress and danger of the insurgentsi Ana "na'
is behind the proposal of The MoscoW Gazette that the
Turkish troops be withdrawn from tho heid' anu
that Herzegovina be either coded to the frlnce VI
Montenegro or placed under his protecton' Inc
last is probably of all possible proposals or solutions
the one that would be most hateful to the TURK. IL
is perfectly true The Gazette insists that oil nope
of putting promised reforms in practice is futile
while Turkish troops remain in tho province 10
encourage Mohammedan fanaticism. 1t was known
to be true when Russia gave IN her adhesion to the
Andrassy note What has happened to make IL
expedient that so much truth, so long suppressed,
should now be toldi
am afraid il will be found that l have asked
more questions than have answered in this letter.
but cannot help that. To some OF them, as re-
marked just now, no positive answer can De gwen
and it seldom happens that q journalist VINO deals
with Russian matters, above all with Russian poicy
at given moment in the southeast of Europe, can
safely indulge in definite assurances predictions
Still, it will appear think, that enough is known
to throw some doubt the wisdom OF the line
Austria is taking; enough to make it clear that the
closer she draws to the Turk the less support Is se
likely to get from Russia. She has been bullying
Seryia with considerable success; stopping the
march of Servas troops, but not preventing the rails
ing of the loan which was topay and feed them. She
srewarded for herpans by the publication of letter
from the Car to Prince Milan. who had requested
his "paternal advice" in which the Car expresses
his hope that the Prince will avoid making any
trouble so long there is any chance that great
European conflict can be avoided, but assures him
that should further complications arise" Seryia
will lose nothing by having waited. There could
not be a more distinct intimation thatsn the CzaTs
opinion the true arbiter of this dispute is Russia
and not Austria. Were Russian finances only in
better order, the chance of postponng the great
European conflict would be considerably less than 1t
is. Bat fresh Russian war loan would be an c1-
pertinent which the most daring fnancier might
hesitate TO propose.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-15
MIR STEWARDS BUSINESS sAGAcITY.

Mr.. Stewart introduced q special feature in
the dry goods trade of NewYork and the which
attended 1t furnished evidence OF his business
city, Until within few weeks before his death it was
his practice to read every letter received by the firm
About eight years ago letters began In frequently
from ladies living in the country requesting that samples
Of different classes of goods might be sent them for In
specton To these applications Mr. Stewart directed
particular attention should be paid. Many packages Of
samples were different parts OF the country the
firm always paying the postage and in time the samples
we're returned with a money Enclosure to pay for the
goods ordered. Mr. Stewart foresaw that Immense
trade could built up by paying attention 90 orders for
samples and with this view he advertised extensively In
all the principal newspapers throughout the country al
ways adding, Examples sent free by mail on applica-
ton" The result that in short time no found II
necessary to appoint TO take charge Of
that branch of his business. In short time
the country retail orders increased TO great extent
that four appointed TO look after their
proper execution and shipment and they have continued
TO increase until the present time About twenty clerks
ind difficult at present to the retail correspond
ence and attend to the filing Of retail orders by letter
The receipts OF the firm from this alone exceed
years ago the amount received from retail mail
orders 10 stated to have been over half q
million dollars and that amount was vastly
Increased by the passage Of the law fixing the postage
thirdclass mail matter cent for two Un
der this Mr. Stewards customers could order pack
ages of dry goods not exceeding four pounds In weight
and have them sent through the Post0nice at very
trining charge. The people In the far West, the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-15
GENERlL FOREIGN NEWS.
sTEINBERGER'S TROUBLES.

STEINBERGERS TROUBLES.
THE SAMOAN KING SAID To HAVE BEEN BANISHED-
sTEINBERGERs EFFECTS SOLD.
SAN FRANCIsCo, April 14.-The accounts
concerning senberges troubles in Samoa arc very con-
icng Additional private letters received by the Ada
May aud statements Of by that vessel are to
the effect that the people and the legislature after
senbergers arrest depOsed the King, banished him 10
neghborng island and demanded steinbergeTs release
This was refused and the British man-ofwar Barracuda
brought the King back TO the capital bat tue people de-
clined to acknowledge him. Il Is reported that the
people earnestly desired the release OF the Premier ana
were auxiousy looking for the arrival OF the United
states steamer TuscIrOra 70 effect that purpose The
personal property Of StenberSer had been sNd tue pn
cipal purchasers being the officers of the Barracoua
The steam launch presented TO the Government Of Samoa
by the United States included in the sale. IL is
stated that the English residents OF the Islands de-
Sire the anne xatiOn of the Samoan colonies, which VIII
be accomplished IL the United States 60 not Interfere
and that Mr. Foster The American Consul, backs up the
British residents against his c6untrymen; that the
whole trouble arises from the interference of stenDeger
with British designs. and that the natives nave great
faith in the Americans, and desire their protection
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-15
THE TAMMANY SOCIETY ELECTION.

The Tammany politicians are discussing the
election of sachems 10y the Tamuany society next Mon
day evening The opposition to william walsh County
o1c, is very strong on account of the detection last
Fall and bis refusal support the nomination of John
Fox for Senator few OF the leaders are In favor OF
retaining Mr.. Walsh conciatory measure to unite
the disafected elements for the Presidential campaign
Mr. Walsh is strong supporter Of John Morrssey, and
helped 20 carry the Senate district for him. It's also
well known that he has retained Mr. Morrsseys fiends
O., tho Countv Clerks Office Mr. Walsh has been IN poor
health for several months and his friends claim that he
will be Obliged to retire from active participation IN
nnlitcs and will therefore decline to be "A candidate.
No serious opposition has been made TO the rensnng
~ sachcms and other officers OF the Society, and there
"a very little doubt OF their reelection