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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-10-19
627 81 ACRES,
on the drains OF North River. One tract Of
1876 Acres,
on same drains. One tract Of
1874 ACRES, on same drains.

10 4 ACESES, on same drains.
One tract of 100 Acres.
One tract OF POP Acres on North ri.
yer drains.
One tract Of o. Acres on North ri.
yer drains.
One tract Of GO Acres.
One tract of AZ Acres on Elk Horn
Run.
One tract Of IL Acres on Tear Coat.
Some Of said land is in good state Of Guilt
walton, and part Of il IL valuable Timber Land
The parts upon which the widows dowers is as
signed will be sold subject to it.
TERMS OF SALE:
One-lhird Of the purchase money cash, The
balance 10 one and two sears, with interest
from day Of sale, the purchasers 10 execute bond
with good security for the deferred payments
and the legal title retained az a farther security
SAM'B. l.. FLOURNOY,
X. w. DALEY, Jr..
Special Commissioners
Sept 20, 1877 IDS.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-10-19
1--WE find the following paragraph

1--WE find the following paragraphs
in our recent exchanges:
Samuel Stickney, Of Waterloo, Iowa.
Rugged a girl so hard that n revolver
in his pocket was discharged. seriously
wounding a boy who was passing tho
gate where the pair stood.
Men who complain Of hard times.
when asked TO subscribe for home
paper, should bear in mind that those
from whom they borrow il also feel the
hard times.
ETA loan Of 100000 has been ne -
gotiated by Governor Mathews for the
use OF the State, with the bank OF
Wheeling. for the term OF six months,
at 3 10 per cent.
tS'A young man out west while
counting his girl put his arm around her
waist and lacerated his finger with a
pin. lie came near dying OF lock Jaw.
Let this be a sad warning.
II According to the Oakland Repub.
bcaR, Hon. II G.. Davis raised over three
thousand bushels OF oats on his lands
near Deer Park this season.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-10-19
SNYDEIt'S
CURATIVE PADS!

sure cure for Torpid Lirer and all diseases
arisirg therefrom, LUG, Kidney, Spine, Bnd.
der, Womb, aud all Female Diseases. CHlIIS
Anu FEVER. Costiveness, Dy,pepsid, Head.
ache ache Our Liver, Lung aud AQue Pad g.:
Weakness. SO. We send them by mail free On
receipt OF price. Address f. +. SNYDER L
CO, Cincinnati a.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-10-19

How PRAIRIE Docs GET WATER.-It
has always been n subject of curiosity
and inquiry rs TO how and where prai-
rie dogs, living on the prairie far away
from any river or stream, obtain their
water. Mr. +. Leech, formerly of Mer.
Ger county, Pennsylvania. and from
tiersman Of experience, asserts that the
dogs dig thoir own wells, each village
having one with n concealed opening.
1t matters not how far down The water
may he. the dogs will keep on digging
until they reach it. lie knows of one
such we'll two hundred feet deep, and
having a circular staircase leading down
to the water. Every time dog wants
a drink he descends this staircase,
which. considering the dist ance, is no
mean task. In digging for water, the
animals display as much pluck as in re.
sisting the efforts Of settlers TO expel
them from the land Of their progenitors.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-10-19
Work for All

Intheir own localities, cauvassing for the FIar.
sIDs vIsITon, (eninrged) Weekly and Monthly.
Largest Paper 10 the World, with Mammoth
Cbromos Free. Big Commissions 10 Agenls.
Terms and Outfit Free. Address
p. y. viCKERY, Augusta, Maine.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-10-19

WEH week in your own town. Terms
eu)lDO and IS outfit free. II. BALLETT 4
CO., Portland, Maine.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-25
Democratic State Convention.
PROSPECTS OF A VERY FULL
REPRESENTATION.
Special to the Star.

Special to the Star.
COLUMBUS. o., July 25-9 A. M.-Large
numbers OF delegates to the Democratic
State Convention are here, and the pros.
pect is that the Convention will be by
no means a small one. Last night was
busy one, friends of the candidates
being on hand and energetically at work
for their favorites. The talk was all
about Governor, candidates tor the other
positions being almost lost sight of.
Converse will lead, but it is not believed
he will increase alter the first ballot.
Bishop is believed to be next in
strength, and Rice, Potter and Vance
have each good following; and Rice is
d strong second-choice man. There is
as little talk about platform as about
the places on the ticket after Governor.
THE MORNING SESSION.
COLUMBUS, July 25.-Tne Democratic
State Convention began its session tn s
morning. There is a large attendance,
every part of the State being represent
ed. Hon. Warren p. Noble, OF Tifin,
was elected Temporary Chairman, and
made telling speech, and Col. W. L.
Brown, of Youngstown, Temporary Sec
retary. The Committees on Resolutions,
Permanent Organization, Crelentiais 8
and on Selecting Central Committee
were announced, and the Convention
adjourned un il 80 p. NJ.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-25
Third Edition
THE LATEST
National Associated Press to the star.

FRESH TROUBLES IN LOUISVILLE.
LOUISVILLE, July 25.-No disturbance
here up to P. NJ. The strikers are Wis.
iting all working shops and call upor
the employees to cease work. There are
three thousand five hundred citizens
including the police, under arms. The
Louisville, Nashville s. Great Southern
L. & c. Short-line, o. & NJ. and j., NJ. &
j. Railroads are all strongly guarded.
Trouble has broken out anew on the
first named Road, the mechanics de-
manding fair treatment on the part Of
the labOring men. No trains will leave
on this road to-day. The Mayor has or
dered all retail liquor shops closed.
The street-car drivers of Main,
Fourth avenue and Preston street
routes struck to-day. They demand
fifteen cents per hour. The officers oil
the Main-street line have acceded ia
their demand.
TWO FURTHER ADDITIONS TO THE
STRIKERS.
PITTsBURG, July 25.-The Ft. Wayne
& Chicago and A. V. Roads have joined
the strikers, and apparently no attem pt
Will be made to remedy the matter. The
citizens are quietly making some arres ts
OF tramps and suspicious characters,
but as far as can be learned not a sing e
st iker has been molested. Governor
Hartranft passed through the city at 8
A. M, en- route for Harrisburg.
THROWN OFF THE TRACK
NEW YORK, July 25.-The Pacific ex-
press on the Erie Railway was thrown
from the track near Oswego this morn
ing, the mob having removed some OF
!he rails.
PASSENGERS SPEAK.
ERIE, PA, July %. Passengers
blockaded here have issed card ex-
pressing their indignation at the rail
road companies for abandoning their
trains, and thanking the strikers and
citizens for kindnesses rendered them in
tleIr dilemma.
COLUMBUS PEACEFUL,
COLUMBUS July 25-2P. M.-Governo
Young nas arrived. He says there is no
danger OF any more trouble in Ohio, and
II there should b., he thinks there is mil.
ltary enough to suppress any outbreak,
Columbus Is very quiet, and mas as
sumed its usual look.
NO STRIKE YET.
DETROIT, Julyl25 5-The Michigan Cen.
tral hope to ward of the trouble. There
Is no strike here as yet. A large meet
ing OF railroaders Is called for to-night.
The police permit no gathering in the
streets, and all Is quiet.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-25
Almost Every Railroad City and
Town in the Same Fix.
Town In the Same Fix.
TO-DAY'S NEWS FROM ALL ALONG THE
LINES.
PHtSburg Determine that Peace
Shall be Maintained.
Cincinnati Authorities Equal to
the Great Emergency.

Specials to the Star
BUFFALO, N. T., July 25-All quiet,
with ample and well-organized force to
quell any disturbance. Mail went out
ON the Erie Road. Phe Lake Shore and
Buffalo & Junction Roads will send oui
passenger trains this afternoon. There
were attacks on the East Buffalo Depot
last night, but the rioters were dispersed
with sore heads.
THE OHIO q MISSISSIPPI.
SEYMOUR, IND, July 20. A bout sixty
passengers were left as Seymour last
night by order OF the Off icials of the o. &
NJ. Road, aud the coach in which they
came from Vincennes was cut Oft, and
the engine and mail car went on into the
city, arriving at 1928 P. NJ. There has
been no outbreak here, and every thing
is as quiet as Il church-yard.
VINcENNEs, IND, July 25-At a con-
sultation held by the strikers and the
Master of Transportation resolutions
were adopted instructing a committee
to draw up a-statement Of the wages re-
ce,ved By each of the classes of work
men represented i'll the strike, and SUBJ
init the same to Judge Gresham, OF the
United States Court AT indianapolis. IL
will be Two or three days before any,
thing definite Is decided upon.
VINCENNEs, IND, July 25-9:00 A. M
E. Ii. Graves and other .. & M. officers
met the committee OF the strikers last
evening at o'clock. The men want the
ten per cent. reduction rescinded. E.
IL. Graves spoke favorable, but not de-
.cisive. z. A. Beecher will present the
matter before Judge Gresham, OF In
dianapolis, when an authoritative an
swer will be given. 1t ls thought the
mems proposition will be acceeded to.
All is quiet. No disturbance is antic:-
pated. No trains are moving, except
the mail trains, with only mail Car.
National Associated Press to the Star.
ST. LOUIS CITIZENS oRGANIzATIoN.
ST. LOUIS, July 25-3 A. M.-The
Mayor has just issued proclamation
inviting the aid of citiz,ns in favor OF
law and order, and appointed Gen. A.
j. Smith commander Of all such volun-
teer forces.
1t is feared there will be trouble this
morning at East St. Louis. The mana
ger Of the southeastern Railroad de-
clares he will move freight train out
to-day, and il the strikers interfere he
will call on the United States troops for
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-25
AUCTION SALES,
BY JACOB GRAFT s. co.
Large and Well Assorted Stock Of
Custom made
Ladies' Suits,
OveFskifts,
and Jackets.
AT AUCTION.
AUCTION SALES.

THURSDAY and FRIDAY, July % and 27,
morning at and afternoon at 2!H O'Clock, at
NO. 70 West Fourth street, Pixies Opera Build
bng, VIII be sold a large stock Of Ladies'
Linen and Percale Suits, Overskirts and JACK
cts, in different styles, all manufactured for
she regular retail trade, of the best goods and
In the latest styles, being the stock of large
wholesale and retail house. All goods war
ranted in perfect order, and sale positive This
Sale is worthy the attention Of persons wish.
ing good outfit. jy25-2t
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-25

Eleventh and Walnut streets, where
speeches are being made. In conversa-
tion some Of the ringleaders disclaim all
intention OF creating any disturbance,
their object being simply to stop all la
Dor by lair means, and say they were
not responsible for the disgraceful acts
committed last night. About seven
OF the Mayor for volunteers for the pro-
lection OF the city.
There are now three full regiments
thoroughly organized-two regiments Of
infantry aud one caValry-and a battery
OF artillery to patrol the city, COM
manded by old Confederate and Fed
eral army officers, General Basil Duke
assuming command. Several large fac.
tories and machine shops closed up in
consequence OF the strikers quitting
work.
ICONTINUEn ON TuIRnpAoEI
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-25
NOTICE.
Administrators Sale.

TN PURSUANCE OF AN ORDER granted
i by the Probate Court of Hamilton County,
ohio, will offer for sale at public auction on
I'll U RSDA1, August %, A. ID. 1877, at 2
O'Clock p NJ, upon the premises the follow
ang described real estate, situated in the
County of Hamilton, and State OF Ohio to-wit:
The following described real estate, situated
in Corrys subdivision (Corryviller beginning
at the northeast corner OF Madison and Cory
streets; thence south twenty-five (25) feet to
James Riley lot; thence cast one hundred
Sl0O) feet to the beginning, and being the same
property conveyed to X Fecker by Thomas f.
CORY, by deed, recorded III Book n o. 34O, Page
No lO2, Of the Records of Hamilton Z UNITY,
0hio. anu afterwards conveyed to August Il,
4ecker.
Appraised at s2,70O. Terms of Sale-One-
Ralf cash on day OF sale. and the balance in
SIX and twelve months, secured by notes and
mortgage on the premises
HENRY F. HECKERT,
Administrator Of Aug. Ii. Fecker, deceased.
June 25, 1877. je25-5tw
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-25
WANTED

w young man, who has had twelve years,
experience in general store; speaks English
ana German; wages no object; city or coun-
tr. references furnished. Address q. Nj. L.,
DO Poplar street, city. jy23-3t
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-25
LOST,
FOR SALE.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

w WANTED-TO sELL-Custom made side
w lace shoes for ladies at 81 rs; also misses
Ft III SO, at N GOLDSMITH'5 Cheap Shoe
Stole c. 4a West Fifth street. iv25-lf
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-25
ADJUSTMENTS.
Geological Garden !

Visitors can spend the entire day examining
She constantly increasing SPLENDID COL
LECTION of this most instructive and beau
Eiful Garden.
second Grand Promenade Concert
and Hop,
WEDNESDAY, July 20, 1877.
GRAND ILLUMINATION Of Buildings and
Grounds.
Concert from until 1880 P. NJ; Dancing
from 80 until 1870 p. NJ.
Street cars will run until A. NJ.
NO EXTRA CHARGE. 25c (the usual gate
Heo) viii enable all to participate in these IN
GREA ED ATTRACTIONS. 1t
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-25
THE OLD WORLD.
National Associated Press to the Star.

National Associated Press to the Star
}, WANTS PEACE.
! PARIS July 25.-It is reported that
Turkey has sued Tor peace, and that
Russia will not treat until she holds
Constantinople.
lf CHRISTIAN MASSACRE.
1t Is telegrapheu from Cravoura, near
Ralzig, that the Turks are mass acreing
abe Christians without mercy. A dis,
YAtch from the Greek Enbassa or at
tonstantinople asks for prompt assist
Face, as otherwise not man will be
jstt. An E 'glish war sloop, with Aus.
Arian steamers, left Immediately to re-
tlive the fugiliYes.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-09-28

We have clipped an article from the
Vicksburg HERALD on the subject OF
"negro suffrage" which, however, is
too long for our columns this week. Il
aboundS In plain truths, clearly and
bravoly spoken, and declares what 10
In the miudsa aud hearts Of three.fourths
Of the American people.--[Columbus
Democrat.
Then let our Columbus friend open
up on the question. We have every
reason to hope that this issue will be
squarely presented 10 our next LsRlsIa.
ture, and It iS proper for the press to
give forth no uncertain sound. IgnO.
rant suffrage has been the bans Of the
South, and 10 the danger to bs feared
in the future.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-09-28

viii be greatly gFatihed Hith the de-
olsion Of mF felioH.cIlizana II not,
Why then ] win endeavoF to "bust up
things and play hi generally.
/ will further slate, that as ! do not
care q d-n for the negro, only go far
as I can make him instrumental In
electing me 10 Office, If / shall be de-
feated In this contest, If 3 few hundred
Of the w0olly-headed "cusses' should
be killed In any little misunderstand-
Ing growing out Of the coming election,
| shall feel amply rewarded Tor ell the
trouble and expense I have suffered In
forming my party, and conducting
this canvass. Respectfully,
GEN. LYCURau5 BL0WHARD.
?. S.-Lf any Of the citizens fail to
understand the meaning Of the name
of our new party, you may say:
Let. Radical means to raid upon, root
around and swindle and steal ali you
can from everybody.
I'd. Conservative. To conserve your
interest by applying all you steal TO
your own use.
Bird. Democratic. To lend respecta-
bility and Q show Of honesty and fair.
ness to the party.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-09-28
I B Is WASHINGTON.

TIE Asdsl Rssm sf ths PalsBs once d
FIaass-ssvSFaI Valuable hiutsls De.
Slrsysd.
WAsHINGroN, Sept. a. before
noon q Ore broke 0utin the conservatory
above the model room Of the patent ONCE
building, and at 1880 the entire upper
part OF the west wing OF the building front.
Ing on Ninth street was In flames, aud the
hFe creeping along between the ceiling
and roof towards the north wiag Of the
main building, on 2 street. The bremen
have succeeded In getting their hose into
the upper widows Of the main building,
but the tre 10 not yet under control. Many
models have been destroyed, and clerks
and others are assisting the hremen In
removing the models and records 10 q
place OF safety. Much excitement exists.
The land office is directly under the por.
lion where the dre IL raging, but Il ls
thought the valuable papers and records
will be saved and the ire confined TO the
upper stories. All the fire engines Of the
District and several from Baltimore are at
the scene OF c~Onfagration. The latter
reached here from Baltimore in about 30
minutes.
LATER.-.F street OF the Patent Once
was saved; the upper stories OF 9th and @
streets were Quilted; the upper part OF the
building, the loft under the roof, was most.
ly filed with immense piles OF papers and
documents from the Bureaus In the lower
part Of the building, while the upper
story proper, under the loft, contained
probably the finest collection Of models In
the world, which It is impossible to re.
place, as many Of them date back to the
early days Of the Patent Office. There
was also on this floor large numbers OF
maps, etc These being In wooden cases,
the hre spread rapidly from n 10 the
other. The floors OF the building are on
brick arches, and consequently the lower
part OF the building was not reached by
tue nTe, but the water played sad havoc
with the books and papers below. The
relies OF Gen. Washington, and the orig.
lnal Declaration Of Independence, were
saved. Many other articles were carried
from the model room. The origin Of the
Hreis unknown, but 1t probably caught
rom the early Fall fires In the ONCE.
Green q Osb0rne's livery stable, close by,
was burned. II is asserted positively
that this was the work OF an Incendlary.
There are half q dozen people missing,
supposed to be lost. Engines from Alex.
andria and Baltimore have arrived. The
IRE ragged from l to 3 O'Clock.
LATBsT.-Chlef Clerk Lakewood, OF the
Interior Department, states that the Ore
originated from spontaneous combustion
among q lot Of non-pAtented chemical ma.
terial stored In the attic OF the 9th street
wing. The damage to the building is va.
ri0usly estimated ct $4,000, while that re.
sultlng from the loss OF models aud other
Valuables is almost ~incalculable. Many
clerks are at work tonight asserting rec.
ords and drying papers which have been
injured by water. Arrangements have
been made to construct a temporary roof
for the building, and the debris 10 being re.
moved preparatory to Its construction.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-09-28
Letter FROM Gen. BIowhard.

He ANNOUNCES HIMsELP AN INDEPEND.
EHT CANDIDATE FOR ANY OFFICE AND
CLAIMS TO Be THE HEAD OF THE RADr-
CAL. CONSERVATIVE. DEMOCRATIC RE.
PUBLICAN PARTY.
Editor Of the herald:
DEAR sIR-You will please cay to
the people Of Warren county through
YOUR paper, that l am an Independent
Candidate for State SenStor, Constable,
or any other Office within their gin, al
the ensuing November election. l am
willing to serve my county In an capac.
ity where honor and profit will &C.
crue TO me without risk OF injury TO my
person.
l will say 10 my fellow-citizens, that
at what supposed TO be the wish OF a
very large majority Of the tOhile voters
Of this county, l announced myself q
candidate for Office, subject 10 the de-
cisi0n of the Primary Election of the
Democratic party, and Was pledged to
abide BY the decision Of the people, Ia
that election ;..but owing 10 the lgno.
rance and stupidity Of the white voters
| was badly beaten therefore | feel
thoroughly disgustsd with Primary
Elections, and the white voters In par.
ticular.
It is true l opposed the Negroes right
10 vote In the Primary Election, for The
reason that l thought | Was sure 10 re.
ceiVe the nomination, If the whites
alone were allowed to vote, but the re.
suit proved that I was deceived aud
mistaken. l therefore at once pro.
ceeded to sever my connection with
the Democratic party, aud created q
new one that ls bound 10 be acceptable
to all classes, without distinction of
race, color, or previous condition. It
is known as the Radical Conservative.
Democratic Republican party, of
which l feel myself the honOred head.
| want, and must have Office. And 90
the white people OF the county have
JAILED to appreciate my great abilities,
l am constrained to appeal to my
Colored friends to place me in . posi-.
ton from which l can reap honor and
profit.
Aue pIatIOTm Of my party, q par
tlcularly Of myself, is: The wishes of
the people, as ascertained, must be car.
Fied out to the fullest extent; and |
will here emphatlcally state that the
best way-and, In feet, the only correct
way-to find out the wishes OF the peo.
pie ls, II Q man be q member Of the
Legislature, let him ascertain the larg.
est amount that any Of his constituents
VIII pay for bic vote upon any measure
they desire to become 9 Law OF the land,
or II he be an Executive or Judicial OF.
icer Of the State or county, the largest
amount Of money paid to the officer for
a favor to be granted them by 3 party
or parties asking It; or Ia courts, TIE
litigant who will pay the largest amount
for 3 decision III his favor, will surely
Indicate what is the Law or the justice
In the case.
/ feel that | am an honest man, and
stand square upon the platform Of
principles which | here announce. I'll
| am 80 fortunate % 20 be elected, |
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-09-28
Thlers's ManIFasto.

PARIS, Sept. 2l.-The papers contain the
manifesto OF the late ex.President ThIors,
said to have been found among hls papers'
addressed to the electors OF France, IL
Justihes the proceedings OF the late
Chamber OF Deputies and praises
the moderation and wisdom dia.
played BY its members. II explains n,
Thiers'spreterence for republican govern.
menti founded on the conviction that q
monarchy 10 impossible. II describes the
existing situation as iu~tolerable, there
being q republican constitution and al an.
tt-republican administration. Il strongly
protests against the crisis Of the 9Th Of
May, and proclaims the sovereignty Of the
nation, and lie power; TO resist 's power
Will be usurpatl0n. II demands freedom
detection and freedom Of the press.