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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-01-19

IVA pedagoguo told one ofiis school.
ars, son Of the Emerald Isle, TO spell
hostility. 'IIo-o-r-s-e, horse" began
Pat. Not horse tility," said the teach
err, "but hostility" Sure" replied
Pat, can didn't ye tell me the other day
not to say boss? Bs jaters, it's one
thing wild ye ono dey, and another
the MKT"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-01-19

CE"Ah, Ponto, old fellow how the
lumbago, and how's al At home?" Bet
ter thanks. I'm bachelor Just ut pre-
sent-wife's visiting the mother" "Ah,
then you're q hsh out o water" Pre-
cisoly-hot water"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-01-19

~A farmer who had sent bale OF
cotton 20 q warehouse instructed the
merchant 70 have the same sold. The
merchant complied with the request,
and tho staple was disposed Of. The
farmer, upon examining his statement,
was heard muttering to himself "Dray-
age, wharfage, mistakoage, storage. leak
age, weighagc,--well, Ill take the bal
ance out in fghtage."
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-01-19

jF"An athletic specimen o. the Emcr.
aid Isle called on wharingef FOR job.
"Ihe toop o the mornin' to ye, Mister.
I've beer told that yero in want Of
help" 1--WE but little to do replied
r., with mercantile gravity. I'm the
very boy for yees It's but little care
about doing-it's the money I'm az
ther, sure T"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-01-19

HS'"Will yOu have a small piece Of
the light meat, or a small piece of the
dark?" asked Bob'5 uncle, rs ho carved
the turkey at dinner. "TlI take largo
piece of BOTH" answered Bob.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-01-19
YOU NG AMERICA ON
THE WAR PATH.
Polling & Harmison

'AkB great pessurs in announcing to their
4 friends aud the general public, that they
have just completed their
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-01-19

~ Exclusive Doctor "I am pleas.
cd to say Mrs. Fitzbrown, that shall
be able 10 yaccinate your baby from
very healthy child OF your neighbor,
Mrs Jones"
Mrs. Fitzbrown 80, dear doctor, /
could not permit that We do not care
TO be mixed up with the Joneses in any
way"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-01-19
w HAT PAYS.

IA fS every Manufacturer, Mercbao, ".
Il ensnis, Inventor, Farmer, or Pro,s,sl,r',
man To keep informed on all the imorore,...,i
and discoveries OF the aye. ''''as
pys the head OF every family TO in,rol,,.
into his household rewspaper Ina, 4. ,s..-
tive, one that fosters u tas,s for inyes,;'.s,ts'
ana promotes thought aud encourages sI,ss,.'
ion among the meinbers. ''''''
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-01-19

U'The vicar OF Coniscliffe, Darling
ton, England, adyertises in the Newcas.
tie Chronicle for q schoolmaster little
master should play the harmonium, con-
duct the choir, and take charge Of the
church stoves, clock, lamps, &c, abons
els might DC added TO his stipend
The New York herald., 1877-08-29
THE FORGERS.
MYsTERIoUs MOVEMENTS ABOUT THE oILsEY
HoUsE--wEsroN BA1LED.

MYsTERIoUs MOVEMENTS ABOUT THE oILsEY
HousE-wEsroN BALED.
Nothing was, developed yesterday In regard to
the forgery cases. but few iacts long known TO those
who were intimate with the inside and detective work
connected with them were picked up by the HERALD
reporter An effort 10 beng made to dsrove the
tions that certain at present honorable positions
had something to do with these iorgerles Dsprovc
hardly the proper word, for yet nothing has beon
proven against hom in this particular case. Certain
ether transactions il which they have had interest
ave been Investigated, and the gentlemen do not
como forth from the crucble as pure might be ex.
pected Those who hold that gentlemen, who arc
also officials, have had something to do th the re-
cent iorgeries only uer but claim that the inference
Is justified by previous conduct OF those suspected
Against the theory Of their guilt in this particular
wick and clock" Cannon IN tho d,amans
'hign officials" and Financial gentlemen" had any
desire to forge check for s64 600 for any otner
the street have properly presented and done in
much less time than 1t took TO complete this
jo1 C1no, ,v sad oe susceptible 90, Of
employ OF the New York Lie Insurance Company
were often durug the winter of 1876 in company
with Gcssner at Chris OConnors billiard rooms In
Union square, and in sono quarters the suspicion is
strong that these young men gave the gang Of forgers
information as TO the numbers OF the checks, and also
loaned the $500 900 check from which the signatures
were traced.
srRAGuE's QUARTERS.
Sprague Is at the GiIsey, whcrc was confined all
day yesterday with Mr.. Knox, Of the nrm Of Fulcr-
ton, Knox Crosby, tho lawyer TOR the New York
oousn OF Mr. and the Whole
matter seems to be family affair, neither
Mr. Jayne Mr. Knox will say
word about how they are progressing whether they
progressing or not. fhe Gscy House proprIetors
should to II that the place Is turned into JAIL
for IL might be nconvencnt to answer suits such as
the Fh Avenue Hotel IS TO DC Gallo upon contest
shortly Tor having locked up Mr. Weston.
WESTON BALEp.
The star chamber poculartics Of the Tombs Police
Cocrt again INDUCED yesterday by Judge
Duffy, who, for Bcmc reason known only TO himself,
excluded all IRON tho room except his clerks when
Weston, the alleged orgcr IRON Chicago, brought
The prisoner was admitted 10 $1,000 bail, his
bondsman being Thomas H. Burias. Wcston then
at hts release. He declined making any statement.
The New York herald., 1877-08-29
THE VISITING GOVERNORS.

A meeting OF the Chamber OF Commerce was held
yesterday for tho purpose Of making arrange
mcnts or the reception OF the Governors of tho
States the occasion ol their visit here week.
The following gentlemen were appointed committee,
with iull They will to-day at the Chamber
OF commerce Building samuel ID. Babcock, G. s. Coe,
Henry n. spauidng, b. B. sherman, g. NJ Frey, j. d
vermiye, J. A. Stewart David Dows B. G. Arsold, G.
W. Lane, s. B. H. vancc. W. Coriiss John D Jones,
Martin Bates, Frederick s Winston Sam.
ucl b. RuggIcs, X. F. Shepard, w. II.
Fogg, George Opdyke Eugene Kelley, Il: B. Claf-
lin Il. S Jaffrsy, James NJ. Constable, William H.
Lee, samuel Mclean, c. G. Baldwin, O. NJ Bliss A. c.
Ricnards. Il. @. Robbins, william n. Osborn, Charles
l.. Tiffany Joseph ). Lowery James ". Eiwell, Am.
brose snow, Charles H. Marshall, Joseph II. Brown,
William u. sloane, John Il. Halt, William Libbcy, Fred.
crIck kuhnc George I. Hope, Benjamin s. Wolcott
James ralcott, Francis G. fhurber. John T. Agncw,
Henry NJ. Taoer, William II. Appleton, 4. C. Cowiin
Royal Phelps, Marshall o. Roberts, Heary g. stcbous,
Horace Porter. Jesse Selgman, Jackson ). Schultz.
William orion, L. J. N. stark, William T. Dodsc, Ed
win d. Morgan, James M. Brown. Cornelius Wander
bilt, Theodore Roosevelt A. A. Low, William IL
Guion, Herman Hortz and Frederick A. Conkling
The New York herald., 1877-08-29
SIX BUILDINGS BURNED.

A 1ro, the cause Of which was unknown, broke out
yesterday afternoon ut NO. $50 Eleventh avenue, a
frame ono story stable. The building and contents
being exceedingly innammable the flames spread rap
IDLY, hrst taking brick three story house, No $40
West Forty-sixth street. The IRE department was
on The spot, and made every effort 20 subdue
the flames, but II WAS not until four other
houses bcsides those mentioned had been damaged
tuat the hre wus got unuer control ana put out
During the IRE charles Ackerman, u member OF Hook
AMI Ladder Company No. was struck by = Isliing
chimney from No. $50 Eleventh avenue. He received
severe scalp wound aud sent home John
holines lost horse, wagon and sleigh, valued at
5000 aud Patrick Duly horse valued at $15U The
remainder oi the live stock was saved.
Following are the buildings damaged aud the own
ers:--Staoe No $50 Eleventh avenue less $500; BRICK
dwelling No SAP West Fortysixth street. loss $500
stable No DOL West Forty-sxth street, loss 81 500 all
owned by John W. Bocknorn and ul y insured; dwell
ing house No. 6l2 West street. loss $500;
dwelling house No 574 West Forty seventh street. oss
500, both owned by Marv y. Fctters and fully In.
snred; No. $50 Eleventh avenue loss $500 owned by
=. L. and J. Rarcrly aud insured.
The New York herald., 1877-08-29
BASEBALL.
CINCINNATI vs.. HAHrfoRD-THE cINciNNATrs
WIN BIZ TREMENDOUS BATTING

CINCINNATI vs.. HAKTFoRD-THE CINCiNyATIs
WIN BIZ TREMENDOUS BATTING.
There was q small attendance At the Union Ground,
Brooklyn, yesterday TO witness the tenth and prob.
bly, the last OF the season between the Hartford
and Cincinnati clubs The Hartiords wcrc AGAIN short
the services OF Ferguson and holasworth both being
confined their bsds> York made his appearance
for the 1rst time the lSth when nc was In urcd
MaIoney, Of tho defunct Memphis Reds, played In
Holds worths place ~ centre 1eld The uncertainty
of baseball was PLAINLY shown in this game,
the Cincnnatis, who we're evidently hold too cheap
coming oil vic,ors by overwhelming score, to the
great surprise OF not only the Harfords, but all who
we're presouL The visitors batted ike giants, CON-
pie,ey routing the Hartords and making them exert
themselves In a manner in which they have not done
before since they nave brcn Brooklyn. Tho game
opened well for the Hsrlfords, who scored a run IN
each inning up 10 the fourth. when they received
their nrst whitewasu. Tho Cincinrats scored q
run IN their first inning an error by MaIo-
ney and splendid base running by Pike. AT tho
close Of the third nnug tue score stood ~ to IN
favor OF the HaItfords, with four base hits Tor tho
homo club and but for the vsitors In the fourth
inning however, the CinciuDas did tIcr hcavy
work, batting Larkin a. hc was never hit before N
Broosiyn, making ninc clean hits ana scoriLg nIhc
runs, i've OF wh.oh were earbcd 10 the nith innng
PIKE made "a clean nome run long bail over tho
aGios stand, boug abon tho longest fly bah bit on
the ground this season. The Harftords made slight
rally ~ the eighth inning scoring thrco runs
anu might have scored had not Dccn that three
good Dltcrs struck out when their we're most
needed la Tho last nall ol tho eighth inning The Cin-
ciunats added two more TO thcir score MannirR
getting base cal led balls ana scoring Jones'
throe base hit over York's head Jones scoring on
Goulds hit Tho HarIords we're weak IN contrc Hold,
The New York herald., 1877-08-29
STRIKERS ARRESTED.
WASHINGTON. ID. O.. !

WASHINGTON, H. O.. August rs, 1871
The Post Once Department has reports OF the ar
rests by special agents Of number OF loading strk-
crs for obstructng and the mails upon the
Pennsylvania New York and Western railroads
The conviction of nine rngleadsrs has been secured in
the United States Circuit Court OF Philadelphia, SEN
tcnce 10 DO pronounced next Saturday. Judge Cad
waader held upon the trial that tho defence made by
the strikers tina, they offered objection 10 the pass
ago OF the locomotive and mail car. was
not n mitieated circumstance, tho view being
that the lawful contract was for the
trans portation Of The maiis upon passenger trains
any interference with the trains upon winch mails
were carried rendered the parties liable. Judge
Drummond has made the same ruling at Chicago. So
Is settled that the strikers have rendered them
serves liable 10 prosecution IN the United Sics courts
IN all whcro they interfered with the regular
running Of passenger mail trans
The New York herald., 1877-08-29

tractors TO keep up tho supply. They
were naturally opposed 70 THAR ielow-workmsn, be-
canss willie tbs majority stood out they could obtain
good prices onc OF tho strikers moved, amid great
confusion that the strike DO abandoned, II wass
loss OF time and money Thcy ought 10 Keep at work
the quarries refuse sell 10 the contractors.
This motion was opposed on tue ground that II stone
were au srred the sell would be great
that the contractors would never be prevented from
Obtaining ali needed material.
one Of the quarrymen hcre asked that all men who
had sold stono should stand up SO that they could
decide between friend and foe. Nobody stood up.
A gu arryman proposed vote OF thanks TO the
backsmiths for helping them to hold out, which was
carried. ff
report was received that blacksmith ou the
Bulls Ferry road and two the Paterson plank road
men VINO were connected with carriage shops were
sharpening tools for the quarrymen who work
ing. and committee OF four was appointed visit
them and against their doing the work.
Tho meeting then adjourned
The New York herald., 1877-08-29
THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION

The Committee on the international Match held
meeting yesterday, at which various portions OF the
arrangements for that event discussed II
reported that arrangements had been made for pro-
vidng TENS for the American and English teams, and
that the British desired 10 remain perfectly quiet
Till after the match complaint was likewise re.
ported Sir Henry Haord that the time assigned
by ingc Committee TO the team for practice
is insufficient A committee appointed 70 confer
with the commanders 0i the First and Second d,vs-
IONS NG. N " AS TO the postponement OF all mili.
tary practice TIN alter the great match, to allow
additional facilities tor practice 10 all the
Persons who will be unable to be present ut tho
match still fnd ample opportunity Tor seeing the
teams shooting by visiting Creedmocr during to-day
any other of the days assigned for team PRACTICE
tl THE IRisH-AxERICAN MATCH 4tte.
To-day a team from tho lrish-Amcrican Rife Club
will 60 up to q Grecnwich Conn.,, TO shoot match at
short range with similar organ ization In that city.
The New York herald., 1877-08-29
EFFECT OF THE HEAT.

Between four and FIVE O'Clock yesterday afternoon,
in Newark an unknown man, apparently a laborer,
WAS found lying on the sidewalk the corner Of Mu
berry and Centre streets In state OF inscDsiblity
from tho effects ol the heat He was removed 10 the
First precinct station, where he remained last ngnt
still nscnsIble aud exhausted that doubts are enter
tanned Of his recovery There was nothing about him
TO lead 10 Identification.
An uoknown man found lying IN an uncon-
scious state last evening In Grand street ana sent to
Chambers Street Hospital, whore he subsequently,
died The cause OF dcath was ascertained to pe the
excessive heat He apparently about forty years
ol age stout buiid dark hair, blue overalls, gray
wooieu snirt, black vest straw hat and low shoes.
The New York herald., 1877-08-29
NOT FOR REDUCED WAGEs.

Messrs. Stachelbcrg l. Co., cigar dealers, state that
the strike among their hands wss not the result Of
reduction OF wages, bat was caused by a demand Of
the hands for tho dismissal Of ono Of their number.
who was obnoxious 10 them. The nrm refused to
comply with The demand, whercupon the men asked
TOR increase OF wages amounting to 81 per ], 900
cigars. The nrm also refused this demand About
forty Of their mon then struck.
The New York herald., 1877-08-29
STRIKING QUARRYMEN.

A meeting Of the striking Guttenburs quarrymcn
was held at Donohue's Hotel Bulbs Ferry road, Wost
New YORK, N. j., last night. John Padden acted ms
chairman and John Nolan as secretary. Complaints
made that some of tho men who ought 10 speak
freely were silent because they we're working
They had stone whcn thcy had quar-
red on hand, and they enablcd tho con.
The New York herald., 1877-08-29
THE COAL OFFICES.

There fresh Information yesterday at the
Pennsylvsna Coal Office in this city regarding the
threatened strike among the miners No anxiety Is
felt tho OF the strike tho belief seems
prevail that most OF the mon already ANXIOUS to
rccommencs work. There 10 no tear Of any slut OF
coal in the market. since the men have not SUFFICIENT
RESOURCES TO held out long There was news at tho
Delaware and Hudson Coal Offices In regard to the
prOgress oil the strike
The New York herald., 1877-08-29
INJURED ON The RAIL.

Henry Mott sixty years Of age residing at Canarsic
Long Island, while walking the Track OF tho Man
haitian Beach Railroad, near East New York, ycster-
day afternoon, struck by the engine OF tie 2:44
down trnin and received a compound fracture OF tho
leg bcscs being severely injured aUout the hold He
was removed to ,ho Brooklyn CITY Hospital
Mr.. Mott died from the effects OF mis- injuries at q
lale hour Lust nigh.
The New York herald., 1877-08-29
LABOR TROUBLES IN COURT.

CHICAGO, III, August 2S, 1877.
H. B. Plant, receiver o the Northern Illinois Coal
and Iron Company, Lasae, has filed an answer in the
United States Court she petition Of the miners who
asked ier arbitration en- their alleged grievances He
makes general dental OF all the charges contained IN
the petion, snd says he does not zee why he should
be compelled TO pay more than men all over the coun
willing tu work Tor.
The New York herald., 1877-08-29

Colonel John Bodinc also shot, but did not take In
the FIRST range finish his at the last ana II
WAS not asccrtainsd what record he had made
The New York herald., 1877-08-29
and Cassidy fell below his mark in right nsla Follow

Umlire-Mr Kenny. Time Of game-Two hours and
thrty-hve minutes Runs earned-- --Hartiords 0; Cn-
cinnals 8. First base by errors-Harttords 4; Gin
cinnatis s. HHffF nf
The twelfth and last game of the mpionship series
between tho Bostops and Lousviilcs at Boston re-
suited IN another victory for the Bostons. making
eight out Of the twcve Following Is tho score:-
Boston. ................ 3 0 0 o O-4
Louisville. .............. o o o 0-3
Umpire-Mr Sumner.
AT Syracuse the Stars defeated the indianapolis
Club by the following score:--
Star. ......."...... o -
indianapolis. ........... 0 0 o 0 U o.
In game al Rochester tue Rochesters defeated the
Auburns by a score of TO O.
The Manchesiers beat the Rhode Islands at Provi-
dencs by score Of toll
At Buffalo Chicago White Stockings defeated tho
Bula.os by a score OF Ito
To-day the Hartfords and Indianapolis play on the
Union ground Brooklyn; Chcaeos and Stars at Syra-
cusO.
The New York herald., 1877-08-29
PIGEON SHOOTING.

SWEEPSTAKES MATCH AT NEWPORT.
NEWPORT, r. l., August 2s, 1871
After tho great swoepstake match oil yesterday on
the grounds Of the Narragansett Club several smaller
sweeps we're arranged, the summaries being as fol
lows:- r eaUDI a r.n
FIRST MATCH
NARRAGANsErT GUy CLuB GROUNDS, NEAR NEWPORT
r. l., August 21-Handicap gweepstako, IS entries,
mi Out
The New York herald., 1877-08-29

The State team of Louisiana IN ns practice yestcr-
day showed a great Improvement upon former rec
ords Mr.. Dudley Scph really accomplished the
phenomenal Of 2i7 out OF possible 225 but,
unluckily, one Of his buls-eyes WAS made on the
wrong target, and this mishap leaves him with clean
record OF 2l2 SO that he leads fsd from right to
lett beating General Dakin ny two points, The team
total counting four membersl 1877 out oil possible
900 the individual average being 1884, Following are
the scores -
The New York herald., 1877-08-29
CRICKET.
ST. GEORGE vs. STATEN IsLAND--JUHIons IN

ST. GEORGE vs.. STATEN IsLAND-JUEIons IN
THE FIILD.
One Of the most interesting cricket games Of tho
took place Hoboken yesterday tho occasion
being the first match between the junior elevcns OF
the St. Gsorge and Staten Island clubs The contest
ants ranged from nine to eighteen years OF age and
the boys gave great promise Of future excellence IN the
cricket Hoid. The ST. George Club could only muster
eight Of their Junior eleven but the Staten Islanders
had full team hand with some TO spare two OF
which they lent to tho St George Club. The latter
eeven went to tho bat first, and they ran up the
score 10 a. with tho loss Of but wlckets Her
Dor, Campbell leading the score with 16, 10 which
Griswold OF the Brooklyn Poytechnics. added H.
Tho Staten Islanders, IN their last innings we're
put out tor ~ only, Durand's being the best
score. In the second innings OF ST. George they
ran up 80, for 4S OF which IL. Campbell batted
finely In the second innings OF the Staten Island.
ers they ran up the good score oi A. OF which Dnrand
made Is and Fowler Y, not out The neldipg OF
Haven and Blackwell on the part OF ST Georges
was noteworthy. also was Campbells One bowling.
The following 10 the score =
The New York herald., 1877-08-29
THE SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY.
NO REIGN OF TERRoR.-CoNTINUANcE OF THE
srR1KE-roo MANY MINERs-Dus1NEss STU
ALTON AND POLITICS. ta1aa9 lG
BEAVER MEADOW CoLLIERs RETURNED TO
woRK-CoAL COMBINATIONS.

sTR1KE--roo MANY MINERs-BusINEss STU
wLKgsBAKKE, Pa, August ~, 1871
II has been matter OF wonder among Intelligent
people OF this region TO the whence tho
respondents OF certain city newspapers derive tho
curious ir formation contained in their epistcs. We
have read OF rotous and disordcrly acts which
never committed and OF q deporable condition OF
affairs business and social, that never cxistod. The
mystery does not In the fact that such thiugs
written by the perpatcic communicates aforesaid,
but In the which poured forth this amazing
mood Of alsenoods During the period covered by the
railroad difficulties tho people oi tins city read in
some Of the PhladcIpha ana New York papers tnat
perfect reign of prevailed here, and doubtless
tho sensitive aud creduious outside Of this Immediate
vicinity picturcd to them the OF Wilkes
barre as rum ing blood aud lighted at night by the
angry glare of inceudiary con1agrat,ous Now, this
sort Of reading beyond doubt much more thrilling
and blood curdling than plain tale OF uncvcntiul
places. but some regard ought 10 DO paid 10
the requirements of history Some years hence, when
tho incidents OF this eveniul period are written to
tuke their place the literature OF the the truc
and the false will have become 80 intcrwoven that IT
will DO difficult II impossible TO separate them un
less the imprint OF falsshood plainly marked when
Il should bc before the sancti,y OF ago renders it
unava,ling. Tho truth is that there have been no
riots at wilkesbarrc. Even during the most excited
days of the ralroad there were no outrages
perpetrated but personal assaults, and there was
remarkable absence Of ntoxication and disordery
conduct on tho part OF those engaged in the strike
Unlawful deeds perpc rated, 1t is true; for the
stoppago OF trains causing loss and inconvenience to
both corporations and private citizens, was unlawful,
as was also tho Intimidation and other means used 10
prevent those men from working who were willing,
bu, thorc was nothing morc A constable roughly
The New York herald., 1877-08-29

The shooting OF The American team yesterday sur
passes any practice that 10 record as having beon
made by the OF any ono OCCASION.
Sevcn OF tncr members made 200 or more points, and
the captain. General Dakin, is sgan back TO mis- old
record OF 2l0 Tho total out oi neld ot ten
marksmen 10 $40 out OF possible 800. tho ind'-
vdua average being POS out of225 Following arc the
scores.-
The New York herald., 1877-08-29
DUDLEY sELpH.

The members oi the amateur khe Club. who are
competing ior places the team that Is soon to 90 10
Canada shot yesterday a. Crecdnoor with The follow
ing resultB:- ff .-a t.-s.l...t