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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-22

tS' Rev. Dabney Ball, ID. d., n
prominent minister Of the NJ. f. Church
South, died on Friday morning the 18th
inst, in Baltimore from heart disea Sc
DIR. Ball was born in Fairfax county.Va
in 1921, and was therefore in his 57th
year.
He began his theological studies with
his brother, Rev Franklin Ball, of the
New York Conference East, and has
been in the ministry some thirty years
lie first joined tie old Baltimore Con.
ference, and tho first year Of his timer
ancy was at Westminster, Carroll county.
After the division of the church he u
nited himself with the NJ. +. Church
South.
During the late war he entered the
confederate army, and was on the staff
OF Cen. j. +. b. Stuart, with the rank
Of major. lie is represented to have
been brave man and gallant soldier.
Some six or seven years ago Mr.. Ball
suffered severely with rheumatism, and
took trip to California for the benefit
of his health. Daring his ministry Mr..
Ball was pastor Of several of the city
churches and various circuits in Nary
land and Virginia.
At the time of his death he was pres
iding elder of the East Baltimore dis
trict, NJ. T., Church South. Mr.. Ball
was an earnest and logical preacher.
and possessed thorough knowledge of
church discipline. Mr.. Balls wife died
last May. lie has two daughters and
one son living.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-22

IV Part Of The late wars inheritance
whichIfcll to the people of the adjoiping
section of West Virginia, were lawsuits
for property coniiscatcd by partizans of
either side. Several of these suits have
been running through the various courts
now for about ten years. General Kel-
ley, amongst others. had one against
John L. Peerce, Esq, Of Mineral county.
1t appears TO us that the General got
Judgment several times, and had it as
often set aside. The latest reversal was
given the other day, by Judge Hoge,
who has grant ed new trial. The Kew.
ser Echo says it is reported that the
plaintiffs will carry their cases into the
United States Courts, if necessary
CumLerlond Ne,os
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-22

SoUTu ATLANTIC CoMarERe,.-Itap
pears that the United States do not
send TO all South America. Mexico in
Guided. more than $50, 100000 worth Of
goods per annum, while our imports
thence are about SO 100. 600. An yet.
in 1876. England sold To Mexico and
the South American States 100000, G95,
and France S62,396,543. The same
merchandise is manufactured in the u
nited States AMI can he sold cheaper
The only means by which we can COM
pete with England & other commercial
rivals in this trade * to revive u true
spirit Of individual enterprise and es-
tahlish direct steam communication with
tho principal South American ports on
tue Atlantic and pacific coasts.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-22
tNHon. John z. Honso. Of Tonne

tS7 Hon. John +. House, Of Tonnes
sec, one Of the best and ablest men in
Congress, said in the debate on the 13h
inst. that Southern representatives
should be permitted TO discuss ques-
lions OF public policy without having
tue fact that they had participated in
the war flung Extensively into their faces.
They nad fought like men, and had,
since the surrender, behaved like men
lie did not deny his love for his section
and for his people. The man who did
not love the spot where his mother
rocked his cradle was unworthy Of any
country 10 is to be hoped that this
wcll-timed rcbuke will have its effect
upon Northern Republicans as
well as Democrats.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-22
A Nine on Fire.

The following reference 20 the fire in
the Butler, Colliery. near Pittsou. Pa.
from the Scranton Republican. is of in
interest;
On the hills leading 10 IL can plainly
be seen immense volumes or steam ri s.
ing upwards, caused by the intense heat
escaping from the numerous caves in
the ground, and coming in contact with
the cold air en- the outside AS We mp.
proachcd. the cracks in the ground fore
told heavy working OF the heated
mass and although nc first We were not
intent upon. yenturing further, the nu-.
nerous adventures. caused as to fol-
low. Our route brought us over the
most dangerous approaches. and each
scene that was presented as We gazsd
down the fiery depths foretold an ex-
tensive body OF burning debris. Al
some OF these openings, which have
nearly caved in, the volumes of heat
and sulphur which rushed out made it
impossible for one to stay there long
with safety, and We were forced TO
change our location numerous times to
be freed from the heated atmosphere.
The extept Of the Gre 10 supposed TO be
eight acres and all the area is one burn
ing mass. with the rock to n white heat
to the surface at many of the openings
where the rock crops out. The, ground
is covered with cracks. and from APP.
pearaDce is settling down. as the huge
pillars Of coal underneath are consumed
The site o. the fire when it first broke
out, was among old workings which had
been abandoned years ngo, and while
the loss is not great as Yet, "a the coal
consumed. would not have been taken
out, it is now an established fact that
the fire is steadily burning other valua-
ble coal beds whica it will he neces ,ary
TO project, aud contract has been made
by Conrad, civil engineer. who will at
once put TO work q small army of men
and endeeyor TO cut around 1t. Tie av-
erage depth OF the coal from The surface
is about fifteen feet, and the shelly ma
lure Of the rock above the coal, is tie
present cause for the numerous openings
and continued caving in. Mr.. Conrad S
method will be to commence nj the sur
face and excavate down to the coal n
long channel across that part which
communicates the burning district with
the main bed Of unworltcd coal. This.
if successfully accomplished, will result
in retaining The fire To its present To-
cation and it will eventually d C out.
The place is visited by hundreds Of
people daily, AMI while tho existence of
such fearful volume OF fire is regretted,
the sight presented il worthy Of a visit.
Since writing the above We have been
advised that the large trench 10 he ex-
cavated will measure twelve hundred
feet. the depth av,raging from CT; III eel
to thirty-iiye feet. f.su ..r
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-22

THE EbEcfkIC CANDLE.-The expcr-
iments with the Jab,ochkoff electric can.
die at the West India docks, Lime house
London, were completely successful.
A large tent had been erected covering
an oblong space OF 10 # by eighty feet,
in which four ordinary lamp posts had
been set up, each having a simple spher.
ical globe of opal glass surrounding the
disk in which the kaolin and carbon
candles were fixed. The electricity was
generated by steam engine of and
a half horsepower. When the connect
ing wires were placed in circuit, the four
candles flashed out brilliantly white
light that was rnomentarily binding.
Notwithstanding the opal globes that
materially yelled the intensity or the
glare. At distance of twenty or thirty
feet from the opal lamp it was possible
TO deciphcr the riiinutest notes fnintly
traced with n hard pointed pencil. When
sixteen gas jets with powerful reflectors
were lighted. and tle electric candles
were extinguished, the effect was mary.
ellous. They seemed TO shed the faint.
est glimmer around. and it appeared ns
if yellow glass had been placed in the
lamps so jaundiced was the sickly hue
they cast in comparison with the white,
ness Of the other light. The NEXT stage
was the illumination Of = large wares
house with only three candles burnt in
ordinary lamps with rough tin refectors,
and without any opal shades to soften
the light. The glow OF the .incandes-
Gnt kaolin was in this case so fierce
~ 2nesple turned away from it like
OWL s1plight. The illum-
nation 49, perfect. Except
where black shadows fell sharply deiin-
ed from interposiDg beams and pillows,
every corner Of the warehouse was pen.
etrated with light. One gentleman had
brought with him card OF patterns In
different textures and every conceivable
tint. Placed where the rays from one Of
the lamps fall directly on them, the
green's, blues, yelows. reds, puppies and
and even tile most delicate tint Of straw
color, we're as clearly distinguishable rs
in daylight. AMER this, there was an ex.
pertinent intended TO show the POSSIBLE.
ty Of unloading ships at night. One
candle was placed in a common street
lamp on the wharf, and one fixed in p
hand lamp, With a sufficient length Of
insulated wife to enable il 20 be carried
about the variOds parts Of tho ship. On
deck, in the hold. and from end TO end
Of the vessel, this lamp was borne with.
out the light fickering for q second.
Wherever IL was placed, every object
for yardsround aboutwas clearly defined.
Az the same time the light on the wharf
was $50 powerful and widely difTused
that the labor OF unloading the ship
might have boon carried on Without di,.
7 ficulty
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-22

DR.. Tut has bssn ep.
gagged In the practice q
medicine thirty years, and
for a long time was demon
gtrator OF anatomy In the
Medical College of Gsor-
Ria, hence persons using
his Pills have the Ruarsb-
tee that they are prepared
on scientific principles,
and are free from all
qu9ckery.
He has succeeded IN
combining 10 them the
heretofore antagoois'bs
qualities Of a SfySaRThrS.
fag,psIRsffVs, asds per.
OIIsR Tonic.
Their first apparen, e.
feet Is TO increase the ap-
petite by causing the food
10 properly assimilats.
Thus the system is nOuf.
ished, and by their t0as
action on the digestive Or
gans, regular and healthy
excavations are pfoducsd.
TheTnpidity with which
fsysoHs fsks on eSfA,
while under the inhuenfs
OF these pills, Of Itself 10
dicstcs their adaptsbility
20 nourish the body, and
hence their efficacy IN car.
ing nervous debility mel
ancholy +, Dyspepsia, was,-
ing OF the muscles, sag
Rishness of the liver,
chronic constipation, and
sngth 10 the system Sold
Murray Street, New TOfh.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-22

A Prophetic UTTERANCE. -Amongst
the circuit judges elected by the South
Carolina Legislature on Thursday Of
last week was the Hon. a. y. Aldrich
as judge OF the second circuit. Judge
Aldrich occupied n judicial position in
South Carolina for many years, but in
1868 wns deposcd from the bench by
the military authorities at that time rul.
ing over that State. In retiring from
the bench Judge Aljrich then said +:
The indignity put upon me is Of lit
tie moment, bat it almost breaks nv
heart TO sec this grand old State humil
lated through my poor person. But,
gentlemen be Of good cheer. I see
tho dawn Of n better dav. The great
heart Of the people OF this land beats
true 20 constitutional liberty; and il
God spares my life / will yet preside as
a Judge In South Carolina courts with
my crminc unstaincd Mr.. Sheriff, adj.
iourn the court while The voice Of jus,
ticc is st0cl'
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-22

LEA method OF engraving on glass
with electricity has been described by
NJ. Plante. A concentrated solution Of
nitrate of potash is poured upon a plate
Of glass or crystal until the surface is
covered with it. a horizontal plati.
mum wire connected with one OF the
poles of secondary battery Of fifty or
sixty elements is placed in the liquid
along the edges; then holding in the
hand the electrodo insulated except at
the end figures and characters Of any
kind which may be described with the
ends on the glass will be found TO he
clearly engraved.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-22

EYNThe United States Supreme Court
decides in the case Of the Ohio and
Mississippi Railroad Company vs.. Me-
Carthy that the company having con-
tracted TO forward cattle from East st
Louis to Philadelphia, il is responsible
for the transportation over the whole
route, "a well upon the tracts Of other
companies ~ upon its own, and that
railroads, unless forbidden TO do so by
their charters, have the power to con-
tract for shipments the entire distance
the freight is to be carried over connect.
ing lines.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-22
vrbe pope is said 70 ..vs d;o

20 The Pope is said to have died
worth $4,000, 900. 'most Of which is in
the hands of the Rothschilds, at Paris.
IL this statement is true, his savings
must havelkeached the respectable sum
of s75o,9Q04a year. All things consid-
cred, it is n9t 50 strange,t that, there are
Cardinals who ale willing TO take the
place of the lonely prisoner Of the Vat-
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-22
re- Thirty.odd years ago a child va,

~ Thirty"odd years ago child was
born in Welsh poor-house. A few
days ago 'thesscharity-boy, since the he.
70 of many strange adventures and vic.
issitudes, dined with the Prince of Wales
and received an ovation from the Roy.
al Geographical Society. Was there e.
yer any wilder romance than the life OF
Stanley?
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-22
Farms I! Homes

DOR SALE In Central and Western Missouri
H. and Southern Illinois, at less than the
improvements are worth. Those places hnes
been purchased at forced sales during the "haii
times OF past two years, hence can afford To-
sell them al very iop prices, on time to suit buy
ers, with moderate rate OF interest. Titles Der.
feet, and possession given at any time, Send
for full descriptions. W. r. LEONARD, s2J
Pine ST., ST. Louis, No.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-22
FOR THE SPRING OF 1878.
TUE undersigned has much pleasure 10 offer
j ing the present stock u
g Fruit frees

which are ~ the bet quality, and embraces all
the we'll established prieuss an4 soins o. The
novelties Of The day
Apple trees ~ ca each or S1s Der hundred
Peach trees " etc each Or sl3 per bundled
Plum irees, CrT'nee trees. Grape Vines Of the
oest kinds well rooted a. moderate prices
also offer lOe he Rrst time this spriDg those
celebrated Early petch, y. Alexander, r. Bea-
uice + Louisa, and r. Rivers. al from kinds
ripeniog from the lfth % 10 tie 2gnd Of Jniy
10 our own grounds he past year 1871
] bave no hesitation 10 sis Ting 10 ny friends
that these are The sarlies, and best early peach.
IS in The United States, p cis. cacf.
I will also furnish Orange HEDGE piepts a.
S27 81 per 10000 SIS for Z. ooo. or sc Der
$50. Hedge plants must be ordered before The
10th ofMarch, and one hair cash with order
Please order earl as can fll ali orders IN or
dered soon.
JOHN y RANNFIS.
Feb 1878
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-22

GRAm-We note little improve
ment in the price Of wheat since our
last report choice lots bringing Sl2O
ON Monday. Corn and oats remain un-
changed viz: 80 cents per bushel for
corn, and 80 cents for OATS Wncles-
FER Times oTtie 20h.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-22

GIANT IIoRsEs. Il he Maysville (Ky.)
Bulletin says that FL. Morton. of Aber,
deem, OHIO, shipped to Boston lately a
To- Of nne horses, among them two 2rays
four years old, twenty hands high. The
two weighed $500 poun Is. They were
purchased for an ice firm in that city.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-22

I-yMaj =. j.. Dlpdr.rc, Of Winchcs.
Ter has been appointed Chief Engineer
of the baltimore Hampton and Tow son
VOW. railroad N
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-22

EVCongress has appropriated S6,5se
10 pay John A. Thomson. of Jeffer.
son county, claim allowed by the Treas.
ury department for losses. Incurred du.
ring the war.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-22

TUST received, ~ Gilkesou, PUgH vance's,
- besutiful lot Of Calicoes, which are beiag
sold ~ very moderate 6gures.
Rompey, Feb d, 1878.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-04-03
Lively Rtt,sa1cu1,.

A lively runaway occurred on Washington
avenue yesterday morning that created quite
sensation for some time. A team of horses
attached to a large wagon stood down on
First avenue south, in front of Brackets
block. The owner, Mr.. Fitzpatrick, had just
piled on the wagon a huge load of light
chicken coops. The horses became fright
ened and started up the avenue at lively
rate of speed. At the intersec-
ton of Washington avenue the an
imals concluded to go down town.
Accordingly they turned quite suddenly, and
in SO doing upset portion of tn, load of
coops in the street. The racket only in
creased their speed and they shot down the
avenue at terrible rate, leaving continu-
al string of chicken coops after them On
the way the wagon collided with, and con-
verified into kindling wood, two fine carriages,
narrowly missing several Others. P.
J. E. Clementson's boot and shoe
sign was wrecked and innlly
the runaways brought up in front of Egolf s
confectionery store. During oil this time a
young son of Mr.. Gilpatrick's was seated on
the tongue of the wagon, between the horses,
holding on for dear life and utterly unable
to extricate himself from the predicament
in which he was placed. Fortunately the
lad escaped injury, but he does not care to
indulge in that kind of ride again.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-04-03
British" Victoria Club Song.

Though parted from our native soil,
By countless leagues of land and sea;
Though here we meet in alien land,
Dear isle we II e'er remember thee
Well keep the memory ever green
Of Britain's flag and Britain's Queen.
SECOND VERSE.
st. Andrew and st. George combined,
Shall still remain our crosses twain:
The Rose and Thistle interwined,
Shall here, as there, her fame maintain,
And keep the memory ever green
Of Britain flag and Britain's Queen.
THIRD VERSE.
If thunder clouds o'erfrown the State,
Britons can do what they have done
Sure that, united, soon or Late
They IL welcome the returning sun,
And keep secure in laurels green
Their British flag, their British Queen.
FOURTH VERSE.
No foreign wrong can harm our isle
The dearest home that freedom knows
No Wanting foes our name revile,
Nor mar the peace of our repose-
While Britons keep in memory green
Their British flag, their British Queen.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-04-03
Free Dispeusarv.

One of the best charitable institutions or
gained in the city of late is the cottage hos
pital free dispensary. It is now fully organ
lied, and has a physician in attendance each
day from 1880 to II M. to give gratuitous
advice and medicines to any case applying.
The result of the first years effort in this di-
rection shows that 29O prescriptions have
been made, and the necessary medical advice
given free, to nearly as many outside patients.
1t is the desire of those connected with the
hospital that all who need shall avail them
selves of the privileges thus offered. Often
parents and friends are deferred from send
ing for physician because of the expense,
and the sick suffer thereby. If the sick can
not come to the hospital their friends can
apply for them for the advice of physician,
and receive medicines any day but Monday
from 11:3O to II M, at the hospital. grand
good work has been accomplished, and it is
hoped it will be a long lived institution.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-04-03
Z. IL. c. 4. Report.

The Young Mems Christian association
has, according to the report of the secretary,
performed the following amount of work
during the month just passed:
Number of religious services held in the
rooms Observation-Disclosures. G.
Meetings held out of the rooms ... 4e
Average attendance at daily prayer-meet
ing.................... 81
Average attendance at teachers meeting. &c
Average attendance at gospel meeting. -. 27s
Average attendance at Yoke-fellow meeting q
Average attendance at reading room $685.. II
Situations obtained Observation-Disclosures.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-04-03
Maa.,k anderson.

This evening Minneapolis amusement
loving people are promised rare treat.
Miss Mary Anderson, the charming young
Coincidence, appears at the Academy of
Music for the first time. That q crowded
house will greet her appearance we do not
hesitate in asserting, for Miss Anderson's
fame has long since reached this city.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-04-03
SALTWATER NEWS.

The st. Paul and Duluth train leaves q
O'Clock ?. Y. instead Of o'clock Z. \.
Messrs. Oscar Hohenheim and Julius "a
honyi, Of st. Paul, paid US flying visit yes
terday. ts@ 49,, - - s. r.
Louis Albenberg and Ludwig Kahn are
both receiving large consignment of dry
goods from the East. Mr. AlbenberR was
East and personally selected his wares, and
IS prepared to offer to the citizens one of the
finest stocks of dry and fancy goods ever in
this city.
That horse that had his tongue pulled ont
some weeks ago by Foss, is still alive. He
is fed by Cruel and such feed as he can
after the. trial, which takes place
very soon, when he will be used as a living
witness to the great crime that was perpe-
trated on him. Let no guilty man escape,
The concert of the Hessian military band
was very well attended in point of numbers,
as well as by those who know how to appre-
ciate fine music. To say the least it was q
treat that the citizens of Saltwater have
never before had the pleasure of enjoying.
The whole programme was success, but we
cannot refrain from mentioning the cornet'
solo, which was rendered with SO much pre-
cision and clearness that it was encored, after
which he played Sweet By and By, which
brought down the house. The little postil-
lion also had to be repeated.
r. NJ. Coles, the champion Of the working
men g movement, made a speech to a large
audience on Monday night in front of Isaac
Staples store. His chief object was to inn
press upon the minds of the people that
they should vote for Hiram CaIkins for
Judge. In his argument he stated that Mr.
CalGns was the most learned of all attornys
in the city-that he was the only man
fit to sit on the bench, in fact he says Mr..
Calkins is an honest man. He never
would steal as others have done. To tell the
truth, says Coles, he don't know enough to
steal. During the speech, he was frequently
interrupted by parties in the crowd throw
ing rotten eggs He accused Fayette Marsh,
ESQ.,, of being the guilty party, stating that
no gentleman would do such an act, and
threatened to shoot if it was not stopped.
The Election.
AS the result of the city election, John S.
Proctor, Rep9 for mayor, had 225 ma
jority.
F. E. Joy, Rep.) treasurer, 172 majority.
G. E. Norgord, (Rep) judge of municipal
court, "a majority.
Associate judge-Theo. Van Tasel, Rep.)
"a majority.
First ward, Daniel Elliott, (Dem.) 80 ma
jority. Second ward, Samuel Mathews,
Dem.) IS majority. Third ward, A. Hospes,
(Rep.) 46 majority. A Democratic gain in
the city council of one member.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-04-03
Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO, April 2.
FLOUR-Firmer but not quotaby higher, good
demand.
GRAIN-Wheat, excited, higher and unsettl ed !;
No. Chicago $1.14; No. Chicago gilt edge 1.1OA |;
regular l.11h cash; L11H01111 April; 1.135s0
l.13A May; sales L1111.H May; No. 2 Chicago
LOG. Corn, fairly active and shade higher at 42c
cash and April; 44c May and June; sales 4Sss 044sc
2slc cash and April; 27hc May. Rye, good demand
and prices shade higher 1t Soc. Barley, good de-
mand and a shade higher at Acc.
PROFESSIONALISM, unsettled and generally low
er at $9.35 cash; 9.s21l09s5 April; 9.4b09.47h
May; 9.6o@962A June. Lard, unsettled and gem
orally lower at S7.17h cash and April; 7.25D7.27H
May; 7.32h@7.35 June. Bulk meats, firm and I'M
changed.
ALOOHOL-33c.
RECEIPTs-22,OO0 barrels -four, 1876 900 bushels
wheat bushels corn, 900 bushels OATS $500
bushels rye, $500 bushels barley.
SHIPMENTS 900 barrels -four, 219, 900 bushels
wheat, 4S5 600 bushels corn 900 bushels oats, IT,,
600 bushels rye, 5000 bushels barley.
CLOSING PRICEs.