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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1877-08-11

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Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-02-22
GENERAL NEWS.

Professor Swing says that common sense is the
best guardian sugel any young man can have
around.
For the 'pring bonnet great mary flowers
will be used, especially in wIeaths and hslf-gar
lands.
Grenadines are more largely imported in dark
coors than they have been for many seasons. The
fayorite coors will be dark blue, brown, myrtle
green and gray.
The shock from the firing of the so ton gun at
Shoeburyness, England, recently, caused bottles
to fall off glass shelf in the window of house
sixteen miles distant.
Mr. Albert f. Webster, the young writer who
died recently, and who had so much Of bright
promise in his pen, WAS engaged to be married TO
Miss Una Hawthorne, the elder daughter of the
novelist.
"The famous American crocodile tanner. Swone'
Is the attraction Of Paris at present. He appears
in aquarium seventeen feet square, and tr-
umphs over eight huge ciocodiles, one of which
(in the sdyerisements) is almost eight feet long,
tail included.
Fall River is overhowiDg with orders from South
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-02-22
POLIIICAL.

The democrats in the House are still .parriDg
for wind.-1rib4he.
Senator Christisncy of Michigan is spoken of as
the possible successor OF Judge Davis on the Su-
breue Bench.
The ILois State Board of Agriculture has
passed a resolution king that the Agricultural
Department at Washington be represented in the
Presidents Cabinet.
There are still two men in the United States
who are in favor of the Springfield Republicans
patent notion that this thing should be settled by
havirg President den appoint Gov. Hayes his
Secretary of State. One OF Them lives in Gram
eicy Park. The other-wtll, Charles Francis
Adams wishes he didn't live at all. - Tribune
The Richmond dispatch, democratic journal,
give such vie and moderate advice AS the fol
lowing: aud now it is let 10 US to submit
gracefully to the decisions of body to which we
APP ealed to save us from usurpation and outrage
Whatever temporary ebulhtion of passion may
now be manifested, we venture TO predict that all
will end Ia a proper and decorous acquie.cen in
the result We venture further with delight
com, lacsncy to anticipate that the Southern men,
bers OF Congress will be conspicuous for their
high sense Of honor and ptoprety in the excite
meuls ut the hour
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-02-22
TO LET |.

nNEHALF OF a Two Story House on Court
~ Street. Inquire a. "i3 COURT STREET"
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-02-22
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In Richmond. lst inst Geo. II. r. Gorden tC
Miss olive " s.dglev, both OF Bow doinhar;.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-02-22
Dtfn.

In this city, 18th inst Capt Aaron G. Higgins Of
New York, formerly OF Oraud, Me-, aged ST years.
Nrw York paper please copy.
In Brunswick, 2lst in l., Capt. Jesse Snow, aged
81 year..
In Bath, 20lh inst, Charles H., son of Capt. John
and Susan Crooker, aged 26 yrs, II mon hs. Fun
raj rom hi, iather's res ldence, Thursday, at IL
O'Clock r.. NJ
10 year 4 mOnbs 2lst n t. Nelson b., son OF Will
liam a, L. uisa Ii. AnIhoine. aged l3 years.
In Lewiston, Ilth ms Fresidie 4 son # VIII.
liam r., and Mrs. Almeai q. Darrell aged years,
10 days.
I Durham 18th inst, Nathaniel Parker. aged 95
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-02-22
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ST. GATHERINGS. ONT, July 3lst, 49,

ST. GATHERINGS, ONT, July 3lst, 1876.
II. V. PIERCE Nj. ID.
have used your Favorite Prescription, Golden
Medical Discovery and Pleasant Purgaiive Pellets,
for the last three months and find my self what
shall ssy)-"mdde neW again" are the only
words that express it. | Was reduced to q skele-
ton. could not walk across the floor without faint
ing, could keep nothing in the shape OF food on
my stomach. My selt and friends had given up all
hope, my immediate dealh seemed certain. l can
nevel be too thanh ful to those who recomme nded
your III, dicnes for now live to the surprise Of
every bt d, and am able TO 10 my own work. l
de ire to make this statement In order that those
suffering may not despair until they have given
your remedies trial Yours respy,
+lt Mrs. WIN. ID. RYCKMAN.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-02-22
TAXES FOR 1876.

The taxes for 1876 remaining unpaid mu, be paid
within the next fotr weeks. The ioperty of de.
lnquents will forthwith be advertised for taxes,
and old ifthe taxes are not paid forthwith. The
Trea urer and Collectors Office will be open on
MONDAY. WEDNESDAY, and SATURDAY
of each week. or receipt oi taxes. The Collector
Will out the remainder OF the week making costs
for those who have not paid
So To avoid Costs CALL AND PAY before
being called on.
SAMUEL W. LANE, Collector.
Aguusta. Feb. IL, ISL febl3-t3w
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-02-22
Rpight asthr Lode Star

of the North shine forth tie teeth that have been
re ndcred beautiful and healthy with the odorous
SOZODONr, which also sweetens the breath and
causes the gums to assume a ruddy hue, which
forms a pleasing contrast with h teeth.
f,.nol-+eod,y wIw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-02-22
From p. N. Bob6sh, esq, of wareham, Ma

7
GAS a remedy for lung affections, | consider
DIR. WIsTARs FALsAM or Villa HERRY the par
excellence of all tne numerous patent medicines,
and never fail to recommend it to my friends who
may he afflicted Nv mother and sister have
both made use of the BALsAM, and the effect has
far exceeded our most sangnlne expectations,
completely esoring the former to the surprise of
her numerous friend-, OF hard, dry cough which
had nearly bloken her down. One has ouly TO
try this excellent remedy TO become convinced Of
it, manifold virtues"
50 cents and 81 a bottle. Sold by all druggists.
f,b2l-teod& Wlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-02-22
Dudley ID. Fields Brother on Gov.
Hayes and Accepting the Result.

Dr. Henry M. Field, editor of the Evangelist
aud br,tber OF Cor gressman Dudley d. Field, so
consl icuous advocate of The democ atic 81 c
in the present cont oversy, writes in reference to
the Irot able result
''Of course the end is not yet, but the result is
foteshadowed d in the decisions already given; and
do but re feet the general opin ion here when
express my belief mat on the b OF March Gov
efDor Hay es If Ohe will be inaugurated as Pres
deni OF the United States. | regret that there
should be any doubt a. 20 u election although il
is fair question, whether in any result there
would not still remain doubt. In such case,
outsiders like my self, who cannot spend ludr bnlte
time ia ascertaiuing how the people OF lh, or that
Stale voted, cannoi do Otherwise thar ACCEPT The
de cIsioD Of the Commission 10 which the whole
matter has been ietcIled. We should submit 10
the decision, whatever il was whether IT gave US
one Governor or the othei-hm oil New York, or
him Of OHIO. But as it is likely to be the latter,
II will be q satisfaction 10 the religious people of
the country TO be assueH tnat this high office will
be hed by q man OF the puIest character. On
this point hear but opinion from all quarters.
Chief Justice Wsne told me that be had known
Gov. Hayes ever since thy we've young men to-
ettber; that more upright man does not exist
and ihs lie has ability for any position. Certainly
be has behaved in this prolonged contest with
reticepce and oikni'y that inspne universal re-
spect, al might well core c.liae opposition. Obey
log he Bible rule, 10 sutmit 10 the po ers that
be, We feel II the part Of religious duty to accept
the one who Is placed n office. not grudgug y
but sincerely and loyalty, giving him a hearty
suppo I, and thus TO unite with all good citizens
in lsboring for the welfare OF our common coun-
try"
Grand Duke Alexis is six feet one or two inches
10 hight aud weighs not less than 200 pounds.
His face is hsnd-ome, of the blond type, with
English side wbiskers. His figure would be called
fine, though not graceful in its proportions, an
be resembles nothing 60 much as good specimen
of the English gentleman.
By the di.misssi Of the music teachers in the
schooIs OF Brook, ., that city is saving $4,000
Year.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-02-22

Adamson's Botanic Balsam. A never failing
remedy for Coughs colds, bronchitis, inflammation
of the lungs, Group, whooping cough sore throat,
Asthma, and all atft cIions Of the Lungs, which
terminate in Consumption and death, Price 80
cents. feb2lt&wlw.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-12-21
Dancing.

lie following is the experience OF q
lady whose name is withheld, but who
has distinguished herself in literature,
and made worldwide reputation:
In those times cared little for polka
or varsovienne. and still less for the old.
fashioned Money Mush,' or Virginia
Reel and wondered what people could
find To admire in these slow dances. But
in the soft floating Of the waltz found
q strange pleasure, rather difficult to in
telligibly describe. The mere antici-
patton fluttered my pulse, and when my
partner approached to claim my promis-
ed hand for the dance, felt my cheeks
glow little sometimes. and could not
look him in the eye with the same frank
gayety as heretofore.
But the climax Of my confusion was
reached when. folded in his warm en-
brace, and giddy with the whirl' strange
sweet thrill would shake me from head
TO foot, leaving me weak and powerless,
and really obliged to depend for support
on the arm which encircled me. If nv
partner failed from ignorance, lack of
skill or innocence, to arouse these, TO me,
most pleasurable sensations, did not
dance with him the second time.
4 sm speaking openly and frankly,
and when | say that / did not under
stand what felt, or what were the real
and greatest pleasures l derived from
this so-called dancing | expect to be be-
lieved. But if my cheeks grew red with
uncomprehended pleasure then, they
grow pale to-day with shame when |
fbi1,lr Of al l. 81,
motions engendered by the magnetic
contact of strong men that | was enam.
ored ot-not Of the dance, not even Of the
men themselves.
Thus L became abnormally develop
ed in my lowest nature. grew bold
er, and from being able TO return shy
Chances at first, was soon able To meet
more daring ones, until tie waltz became
to me, and whomsoever danced with me
one lingering, sweet, and purely sensual
pleasure, where heart heat against heart,
hand was held in hand, and eyes look ed
burning words which lips dared not
speak.
"A this while no one said to me, You
do wrong; so dreamed Of sweet words
whispered during the dance, and often
WV 'AiiS oAChC a. bbi ~ VI JOY Eu htSCll-
bable, yet ovcrpowering when my mind
would turn from my study TO remember
a piece of temerity Of unusual grandeur
on the part Of one or another Of my cav.
alters.
Married now, with home AMI children
around me, can at least thank God
for the experience which will assured y
be the means of preventing my little
daughters from indulging in any such
dangerous pleasure. But, if n young
girl ,purc and innocent in the beginning.
can he brought to feel what have felt,
what must be the experience Of n mar
ried women? She knows what every
glance ofthe eye,every bend Of the head
every close clasp means, and knowing
that reciprOcates it and il lead by swift
ter steps and surcr path down the
dangerous, dishonorable road
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-12-21
Carboline.

is now presented to the public. without
fear of contradiction rs the Best Resto.
ratiye and Bcautifcr Of the Hair the
world has ever produced. IL PERFORMS
what others can Only Claim for their
preparations.
IL is sn elegant Dressing, removes
Dandruf, cleans tho Scalp, prevents the
Hair from falling out, restores Hair on
Bald Heads, restores the hair to its o.
risinal Color, makes it grow rapidly,
will not stain The skin, contains not "a
particle OF Lead, Silver, Sulphur or 9th.
er deleterious drugs. IT is Natural
Product Of the earth. containing the
elements required by the Hair TO feed
upon. a fair application will show its
restorative qualities. Docs not require
months Of continued tsc before you can
perceive any result. Sold by all Drug
gists. dec. Z.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-12-21

A LITTLE ERRAND FOR COP. ellen
stood on the doorsteps with very tiny
basket in her hand, VIXEN her father
drove mp and said. i am g,ad you are
all ready to go out, dear; came to
take you to Mr.. Lees park to see the
new deer
oh, thank you pspa but can't 60
just this time. The deer will keep, and
we can 20 Tomorrow ] have very
particular GRAND to DO now,' said the
little girl.
What is it, dear?' asked her father.
oh, it's TO carry this somewhere, and
she held up the small basket.
Her father smiled and asked, who is
the errand for, dear2'
For my own self, papa but oh no
| guess motifs little errand for God
papa
Well, will not hinder you, my little
dear said the good father tenderly.
Can help YOU any?'
No, sir, / was going to carry my big
orange that | saved from desert TO old
Peter
Is old Peter sck?'
No hope not but he never has any.
thing nice; and he's so good and thank.
full Big folks give him only cold meat
and broken bread and thought an or.
ange would look 80 beautiful and make
him so happy! Don't you think poor
well folks ought TO be comforted some
times as we'll as poor sick folks papa?'
Yes my dear, and | think we often
forget them till sickness or starvation
comes. You are right; this is a little
errand for Col. Get into tho buggy.
and will drive you 10 old Peters and
wait till you have done the errand. and
then show YOU the deer. Have you n
pin, Helen?
Yes, papa here is enc
We'll, here is two dollar bill for You
to fix on the skin Of the orange. That
will pay oil Peters rent for two weeks,
and perhaps this will he little crrand
for God too said the gentleman.
Little Helen who bad taught wise
man a lesson, looked very happy as her
small fingers fixed the fresh bill on the
orange Tile Watchman.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-12-21
South 3raaeh 9ntelliseneer.
ROMNEY. FRIDAY, DEC. .2l, 1877.
Rnckul,eat 10 a natire off Asia

Ep Buckwheat ia a native of Asia,
and was brought TO this country by the
earliest settlers. 1t was cultivated by
the Dutch along the Hudson as early as
1926, and afterwards in the settlements
OF the Swedes or the Delaware. From
these sections its cultivation spread o.
yer New York, New Jersey and Penn
sylvania, wherever clearings were made,
and buckwheat cakes and wild honey
at that early period were n common and
much appreciated dish. The three States
named have since been great producers
of the grain, and its cultivation is ex.
tending so rapidly through the North
and Northwest that the present annual
yield exceeds 30,O0O,0 900 bushels
Germantown Telegraph.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-12-21

"a One single look. a cheerful smile
or sympathizing word. which costs rs
nothing TO be5tow may inspire with fresh
courage the gloomy and dospondent.
Each blade Of grass and humble flow
or has some office to perform. and each
evil thought exerts It's baleful influence
upon the character, while our nobler
impulses, II acted upon, make US bet
ter beings.
Little things often lead to great re-
suits.
A kind word Of advice given in ihc
right spirit may turn The evil course OF
a bad boy TO a right one. and those
words be ever remembered thankfully
as saving him from unknown misery
and Gin.
70 The stanton papers pay spleen.
did tributes 70 the purity Of character
and personal worth Of The venerable
John Wayt, Of that town, who died on
Wednesday Of last week, AGED so wears.
lie was a Ruling Elder in the Freshly
terrain Church, for many years a leading
merchant in Wayucsboro, and subse-
quently 10 Stanton occupied respon-
sible positions in Banks and Trust Com.
panies. The Tipdic0for concludes its
notice OF him by remarking that his in
tegdiy was spOtlcss; bis heart gentle
and kindly bis intercourse with men
marked by that universal courtesy which
came from love Of his fcllowmen, and
his service to God was spread over his
whole life
e. There are y glass factories in the
United states, with a capital Of So
100000
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-12-21
No Time like the Old Time.
BY o. W. HOLMES.

There is no time like the old time, wi hen
you aud i were young.
When the buds of April blossomed and
birds Of springtims sung,
Tho gardens brightest glorics by sum.
mer suns arc nursed,
But. oh! the sweet. sweet violets, the
flowers that opened Grst !,
There is no place like the old place
where you ard were born,
Where we lifted first our eyelids on the
splendors OF the morn!
From the milk.white breast that warmed
us, from the clinging arms that bore,
Where the dear eyes glistened Ger us,
tina. will look on us no more.
There is no friend like the old friend.
who has shared the morning days,
No greeting like his welcome, no HON.
age like his praise
Fame is the scentless flower, with gaudy
Grove of gold;
But friendship is the breathing rose,
with sweets in every fold.
There is no love like the old love, that
we court,d in our pride,
Though our leaves are falling. falling,
and we're fading side by side.
There are blossoms all around us with
the colors of our dawn,
And we live in borrowed sunshine when
the light OF day is gone.
There are no times like the old tines
they shall never be forgot
There is no place like the old place
keep green the dear old spot!
There are no friends like the old friends
may Heaven prolong their lives
There are no loves like our old loves
God bless our loving wives.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-12-21
WE - Il VI Is GIN n
u ~ I VIC ~ 8 II y -,
1877. JOyC0HfolCR. 1878.

NUS IorGtuGon of Learning. under the
Presidency OF Rev. !. q Thompson, 81.
'h. '.HF uran new era Of prosperity Dur
..' Spring Term Iu,' clcsod ibo attendance
|..'5 wns increased over 90 per cent 10
'.fs and scholarly Faculty teauifu'.
HnnHrN Apparatus a Library con
FrHHiuE curriculum 1f ODE mas' tho
.'. character. standard NJ rchDIarship sur.
D.. 700 American institution OF learning
t.. hyr-ssrs tRy 1859 than of nuy other
l.' known t1 afford equal advantages The
t. 'a-u begins Sept oh tha Winter term
.'""f 3. aud Spring term March 9th For
..'rntiJa, catalogues, &C., address Tie
Ir.s.Iaa'
GEO. G. STURGISS.
Secretary OF Regents.
July ~, 1871.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-12-21
aETESYTrYING-

WE undersigned would resrecifIlly,inforn
h' friends Of the county OF Hampshire that
DID. ~ prepared 20 do surveying upon the
'".. nD.i.n. OHiae-thc oua occupied By DR..
I1p'1n. EomHcy, West Va.
March Q, 1866. a. MONROE.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-12-21

t-s For durable and cheap paint for
house floors dissolve one ounce of glue
in quart of warm water and thickcn
with paint. After putting this on go
over it with coat or boiled linsoed oil
II will be dry and ready for use in two
hours.-SouhsrR Farmer.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-12-21

IU''The best way 70 cure a crying
child, says advertisement, is 20 buy it
a baby carriage. That's right keep
the baal rolling.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-12-21
South Branch Intelligencer.
William Harper. Editor.
Office, Corner .udin and Ora eel Lane SIS.
RoMSEr, WEST VIRGINIA.
TERMS:

TWO DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS ner
aunnm-or TWO DOLLARS II paid IN advance.
No PAPER will he discontinued except at the
option of the publisher, until all arresrages have
been settled.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING
The rates of advertising are for a square ten
ltnes) or less, OSE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENTS for
three insertions-larger ones in the same propor-
ton Each continuance 3T3 cents.
Quarterly, half yearly. and yearly advertise
nents iuser tee at liberal reduction on the above
rates.
Yearly advertisers disseminating during the
year will be charged regular rates
No advertisement 10 be considered by the month
or year unless specified on the Manuscript pre-
viously agreed upon between tho parties
Resolutions OF associations communications of
limited interest, and notices Of deaths exceeding
Ten LINES will be charged five cents per line
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-12-21
WRats may be banishsd by cover

10 Rats may be banished by cover
ing the floor near the rat hole with
thin layer of moist caustic potash
When the rats walk on this il makes
their feet sore. these they lick with their
tongues, which makes their mouths sore,
and the result is that thoy not only shun
this locality. but appear TO tell all the
neighboring rats about it, aud eventual.
ly the house is entirely abandoned by
them.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-12-21

STAIR CARPETS Stair carpets should
alwaps baye strip Of paper put under
them, ht and over the edge ofevery stat
which Is The part where they frst wear
out, ia order 90 lesson The friction Of the
carpet against the boards beneath. Tie
strips should be within an inch or two
as long as The carpet is wide. and about
four OF five inches in breadth. 40 "A 10
lie a distance from each stair. This
simple plan, 50 easy Of execution. will
we know. preserve a stair Garnet balf
as long again as it would Last without
the strips OF paper
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-12-21

Cold IN TIE HEAD.-This can lie
cured at once, if taken care Of AT the
very beginning. Dissolve a tablespoon
fll of borax in pint Of hot water; let
it stand until it becomes tepid snuff
some up the nostrils two or three times
during the day, or use the dry powdered
borax like snuff. taking a pinch as of'cn
as required. At night have handker
chief saturated with spirits of camphor
and place it near the nostrils, SO as To
inhale the fumes while sleeping.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-12-21

DRIED BEEF.--lIeat milk and water
about one half OF each and thicken
with a beaten egg and little -four;
when nicely boiled add the beef. which
Of course should be sliced az Thin "A
possible, and Immediately remove from
the FIRE, IS the less il Is cooked the bet
ter itthe beef is very salt 10 will need
freshening little in hot water before.
going into toe gravy, but II not. il will
season u just righ, without fresheninp.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-12-21

IVA Good Hay Cutter will save its
cost IN one season. Hay or straw is
not made more nutritious. but il i
more easily masticated when chafed ;
and saving Of exertion is equivalent
70 saving Of food.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-12-21

rSr Straw, when cut and mixed with
two quarts Of corn meal TO the bushel.
is equal TO the same quantity OF the
best hay,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-12-21

~ Cheap work should be done by
cheap labor. One skilled man, super.
vising. can direct several common labor.
ers or boys, and save money.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-12-21

CRUsT FOR MEAT PfEs.-One quart
OF sifted -four, three tablespoonfnis Of
good firm lard, we'll chopped ia. two and
one half cupfuls q sweet milk. one tea.
spoonful OF soda, vet With a very little
hot water and mixed IN with the milk
two tesspoonfuls Of cream Of tartar, sift-
ed into the dry -four; little salt work
quickly, and not very stiff