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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-08
Judging By Appearances.

When Maine was district Of Massa.
chusetts. Ezekiel Whitman was chosen
to represent tho district in the Massa.
chusetts Legislature. He was an &C.
centric man and one OF the hest law
yers or his time. lie owned a farm.
and did much work on his land; and
when the time came Tor him TO set out
for Boston. his best suit Of clothes was
suit OF homcspnn. His vito objected
to his going in that garb, but he dill
not care.
81 will get nice suit made rs soon
rs reach Boston. he said.
Reaching his destination. Whitman
found rest at Doolittle's City Tavern.
Let it be understood that he was a
graduate Of Harvard, aud at this tavern
he was ut home As he entered the
parlor OF the house he found several la.
dies and gentlemen assembled, and he
heard the following remark from one
of them:
"Ah, here comes countryman OF
the real homespun. Here's fun"
Whitman stared at the company and
then sat down..
Say, my friend. are you from the
country?" remarked one of the gen.
tlcmen.
'Ya-as," answered Ezekiel with O
ludicrous twist Of the face
"And what do you think Of our citye''
asked one of the ladies.
Its a pooty thiclly settled place
anyhow. It's got a sweepin' sight oil
hous'n in it,"
And good many people too"
"Ya.as. should guess So"
MANY people where you come frome'
| "Wal, some"
PLENTY of ladies', SUPPOSED"
"Ya-as. fair sprinlklin'."
And don't doubt that you IRE quite
beau among them" Nr
Yes, bcaus 'cm home. tew meetin'
and singin' skewl."
Perhaps the gentleman from the conn
try will take glass OF wine?',
"Thankee. Don't keer If do"
The wine was brought.
'You must drink toast"
80 git cout cat toast, never
heard Of such a thing as drinkin' it
But can give you sentiment"
The ladies clapped their hands; bu
what was their surprise when the s.ran
ger, rising, spoke calmly and clearly
as follows:
Ladies' and gentlemen, permit m,
TO wish you health and happiness, will
every blessing earth can afford ane
may you grow better and wiser in adj
vancing years. bearing ever in mine
that outward appearances are deceit
full You mistook me, from my dress
for country BOBBY, while I, from til
same superficial cause. thought yo,
were ladies and gentlemen. The mis-,
take has been mutual"
He had just finished when CalcI
Strong. Governor of tile State, enteret
and inquired for Whitman.
"Ah, here am, Governor. Glai tc
see YOU"
Then turning to tue dumbfoundec
company, he said:
Il wish you very good evening"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-08

EVA Covington Ky, paper tells this +,
"A country merchant visited the CITY
a few days ago, and purchased from n
dollar store table castor. which he
took home with him. and after putting
a tag on IL marked 'sl4 male Il pres.
ent TO Methodist preacher. whose church
his family attended. Tho reverend
gentleman took the package home with
bin, opened 10 and examined the con.
tents, The next day lac brought the
castor with tag attached) back to the
groceryman, and said TO him Il am too
poor in this worlds goods to afford 10
display so valuable castor on ms table
and. II you have no objection I should
like to return It and take Si4 worth Of
groceries for my family in its stead.
The merchant could do nothing but nc.
quiesce, bat fancy his feeling"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-08
Y EGETINE,
POLICE TESTIMONY.

BosroS, Nov. 49, 1878.
Mr. u. r. stvens.--
Dear Sin. during the past Eve venrs have
bed ample opportunity n judge OF the merits
OF Vegeiine. w wife has used N Tor COM
piHinis aiten1ipg lady Of delicate health, with
more beneficial results tran any thing else
which che ever tried haze given IL 10 my
children under almost every circnmsisnee, at
tending a large family, AMI alwavs with mark
e3 benefit have taken ~ mvself with such
Ere't benefit that cannot fnd words 10 express
my unqualified appreciation II lie goodness
While porTorminy nv d1tie' AZ n Police OF.
Ger in Ibis city IL has been ny lot 10 fan in
with great deal 81 sickness unhesitstinpiy
recommend Yegetine, and 7 never knew Of =
case where ~ did not prove All that vas claimed
for TO- Particularly IN cases n dehilipted or
impoverished state 81 the blood its effects are
really wonderful AMI for all complaints aris-
ing from an i'm nuTe state of the blood il ap-
pears 70 work like charni--apd do not be-
lieve there are any circumatf nce5 auder which
NeReiiue can he used 9Th Injurious results
and 10 viii ALWAYS afford me pleasure to give any
further Information as to What know about
Vegetine
WM u. HILL, Police Station 4.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-08
Rheumatism QuiehIy Cured.

'Durang's Rheumatic Remedy the
great ISTEnNAL ME1IcISE. will positive.
ly cure any case OF rheumatism on the
face of the earth. Price 81 bottle, six
bottles. s.. Sold by all Wholesale and
Retail Druggists. Don't fail to send
for circular to Helpenstine & Bentley,
Druggist. Washington, ID. G.
Oct. -, 1877.-26w.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-08
VyTEG ~ H VIZ C1INI a
u NV he SIT1-
1877. MOrGGRf07O1. 1878.

FINN'S IurhiUion of Learning, under the
4 Presidency Of Rev J. r. THOMPSON. A NJ
's entering upor = new erA Of prosperity Dnr-
ing the ~pfiur Term iust closed the Attendance
q. students wss increased over C5 PER cent u
1Is l'r1" end SCHOLARLY Faculty. heauuf1!.
0'f.'hfIi ard moral location ample Scie itfc
'ni lni'17rp hictl Apparatus Library con-
sNni'7 Gro wing curriculum n the most tho
rough character q standard of scholysbip slr.
t'-s"f nv o American Institution 81 Iparaiog
Irs EyrsvgE3 'Bg fgs7 thau M any other
...0' known 90 oTJrd equal advantages The
.hI term begins Sept 5th ia Winter term
INJURY % aoi Spring term March 9th FOR
Information, catalogues, &c, address the
President
GEO. g STURGISS.
Secretary Of Regents.
Tu1ty 90 1Q--
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-08
Yegetine

works in Tie hnman system in perfect harm on
with natures laws, aud while IL is pleasant to
the ttste genial Ia the stomach. and mild in lie
influence on the bowels, Il is absolute in its &C.
ton on disease, aud lie not a vile. nauseous Bit
ters purging the invnlid ibto false hope that
they ore being cured Yegeine is q purely
Vegetable Medicine, compounded upon scienli-
&c PRINCIPLES IL IS Endorsed 10y the best ph ysi-
clans where its virtues have been tested. Is re-,
commended ouls where medicine is needed, aud
is not mixture Of cheap whiskey sold under
iho cloak OF Bittcls.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-08
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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-08

DOUGLASS SuPERcEDEAs.-The keyser
Tribune OF Saturday last states that
the Supreme Court of this State has
granted a supercedeas in the Doug
lass case. The writ is returnable in
April. and its effect is Ito suspend oil
proceedings in the case until the SUI
preme Court hears the argument for a
new trial. w. II. II. Flick. counsel for
the prisoner. came here 10 have the writ
served upon Prosecuting Attorney Rey.
nolds. on Friday. Mr.. Flick has given
the case good deal Of study, and be-
lieves the judgment will be reversed.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-08
Suatt arsnrh Sntfllistnftr:;
RoMNEY. FRIDAY. FEB. 8. 1873.

~ The superintendent of q factory
in Canada, which manufactures paper
from wood. says that the process is now
so much improved that the paper can be
made ready for use in six hours after
the cutting OF the tree.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-08

where they now reside. having no fears
OF mosestation from Mr.. Enpo:, Who
choked to death during an encounter hc
had With tho end Of q rope in the hands
OF an infatuated pcop'e among whom be
had been living. away on the Western
border. ~
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-08

OUR BoYs.-Tcach them seIfreliance
teach them TO make fires. teach them 10.
saw and split wood, teach them. every
day. dry. hard, practical common sense.
teach them how to darn stockings. te ach
them how 20 eat what is set before them
and be thankful; teach them how to
black their boots and take proper care
Of their clothing; teach them how TO
say no. and mean i. and yes. and stick
to it. teach them TO wear their working
clothes like kings, teach them that stea.
dy habits arc better than riotous living.
teach them that the further one goes be.
yond his income the nearer he gets TO
tho poor house teach them not TO have
anything TO 90 with Incorporate and
dissolu'e young men; or with idle or
frivolous young men.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-08

l5TThe New York Graphic IS very
complimentary to Col. I. II. Sharp.
formerly of the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road, and thinks the Long Island rail.
road will prosper under his manage.
ment.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-08
ANDREW w. KERCHEVAL
COuuso at Inv,
HTIRYEXING.

7fNHE undersigned would respectfully inform
bic friends Of the county Of Hampshire, that
ne is prepared 70 do Sur vcVinU upon the
3hpitest notice Oifce-the one occupied by DR.
u. Lupton, Gomney, West Va.
March Q, ] $50. a. MONROE
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-08

Giees HeaM, Strength, and Aypette.
Ny daughter has received great benefit from
The use Of Vcgeiine. Her declining health was
q source Of great anxiety to all her lends
few bottles Of the Vegeline restored her health,
strength, md appetite v ~. T1LDEN,
insurance and Real Estate Agtti No 40
Sears Building, Bostoa, a&5s-
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-08

MAMMOTH TREE.-The same paper
says: Elijah Rinehart, of Patterson's
Creek, had his hands 10 saw down q
large hickory tree on his premises one
day last week, that was a 'whopper.'
The reason for saving it down was to
secure some large blocks for 6 special
purpose out ofthe bntt. -Four men were
a day and half telling this giant hick.
ory. The stump measured IL feet five
inches in circumference, and after Sc
curing the heavy blocks for purpose
named, there was IL four horse loads OF
fire wood hauled away, and Ia large
brush heaps made of the branches.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-08

RATHER DIE THAN MARRY IIIM.-Ka-
lie aaun, q hand some girl OF Is. left her
home in Hoboken and came to reside as
servant in Blocker street, this city,
to escape the persecution of her mother
who wanted hor to marry j. Reisser, =
boarder i'm the house. In order to
carry out her purpose. the old woman
bad her daughter taken to Hoboken on
a charge OF lstceny. alleging that she
had stolen $500 from her trunk, and
then offered 10 withdraw the prosecution
if she would marty Riesser. There was
a great scene in court, and tie girl said
she would rather die than marry the
man Of her mothers choice. She was
held in 5000 bail. which was furnished
by her employer.-NewY York Sun, 23d.
FEMALE SociErY.-You know my
opinion of female society, said John
Randolph. Without it we should dc
generate into bruies. This observation
applies with tenfold force TO young men
and those who are in the prime Of man
hood. For, after certain time Of life,
the literary man may make shift "a
poor one, grant, to do without the so
cicty of ladies. To young man moth.
ing is so important "a = spirit OF deyo-
ton, next to his Creator, to some anna =
bic woman. whose image may occupy
his heart AMI guard it from pollution,
which bcscts it on all sides. A man
ought TO choose his wife as Mrs Prim-
rose did her wedding gown. for qualities
that war WE'LL" One thing at least is
true, that il matrimony has its cares, ce
libacy has no pleasure. A Newton or
mere scholar may find employment in
study; man of literary taste can re-
ceivc in books powerful auxiliary. but
a man must have bosom friend and
children round him to cherish aud sup
port the dreariness Of old age.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-08
July 20, 1877.
ST. 200 Profit on 500

'rde any day in PUfs and CgVs. Invest ac-
.'TIioI 10 your means. $40. $50 or 100 ia
STOCK FHULFgrs. has brought small footune
'' DE rreful investor We advise when aud
.F 'p orSatrs sAFELy Book with fnH infor-
motion '.tfro. Address orders by mail and
..agaph o.
TBAXTECIS * co,
Bankers & Brokers, Il Wall st. y. Y.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-08

EC,'A FIVE year old tot, who had al
ways closed her prayers at night with
And God help Katy to be good girl
opened her eyes on that point one night
in green apple time, and said, very de-
cidedly, 4 amt a going to say the rest.
for don't want to be dood dirl; want
to cat green apples anil swallow en-.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-08

A nice lot o. ladies and gents "ATctic" over
4 shoes just received aud Tor sale, at very
reduced prices by
GlLKE~ON. PUGU & VANCE.
Wee. -, 1871.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-08

VA clergyman in Brunswick. Ca.
has been arrested for marrying white
man 70 n black woman.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-08

LEMON CREAM.-Beat tho yolks OF
eightcggs light and mix with them eight
tablespoonfuls Of sugar. the grated peel
OF one lemon and the juice Of two, ono
wine glass OF wine; simmer but not
boil--until 1t thickens; take of aud stir
in the beaten whites OF the eggs Pour
over slices OF sponge-cakc. and serve
COLL.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-08
Farmer and House Keeper.

CocoA-Nur PrE.--Grate ono large
cocoa-nut and add one pint OF milk.
four cggs-beateu separately ta-
blespoonful Of rose.watcr. two table
spoonfuls OF butter. sugar TO the taste.
two tablespoonfals OF corn. starch. nut
meg to taste. Line tho tins with pastry.
pour In the mixture and bake at once.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-02-08

ConS DopoERs. Ono quart OF corn
meal, a tablespoonful OF lard two eggs.
q tablespoonful of salt; scald the meal,
with the lard In Il, with boiling water |;
covl with little milk; add the cggs.
beaten light: beat very hard for ten
minutes, make them thin enough with
cold milk to drop oil the spoon and re.
tain their shape in boiling lard; serve
hot. Have the lard boiling hot when
you drop them In.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-02-28
NUMBER so.

terest i, to all. Suddenly, on returning
from a lunge at tierce, the Count threw
open his guard; whether designedly or
not never knew, but his opponent saw
it, and, quick as thought, thrust for the
undefended spot De Vautrin did not at
tempt to parry, but, by dexterous
half-wheel Of his body. received in his
arm the point intended for his heart.
and at the moment struck his own foil
hilt-deep through the cavalryman's
broad breast. A convulsive shudder
passed through the soldiers frame, and,
strengthening himself at his full height,
he fell backward from the table into the
gloom, which opened to receive him
like grave. -asFg*-s xs@m
/ shalt never forget the dull, heavy
tliud Of his body as it smote the floor.
Lemoyne assisted the Count from the
table, and bandaged his arm with his
handkerchief.
Z Having hung his coat over his shoul-
ders, Count de Vautrin advanced to the
proprietor, and, putting his purse into
his hand, desired him MOTTO call the po-
lice for ten minutes. Having done
which, he politely bade us good morn
ing, and quilted the saloon in company
with Lemoyne. We examined the ILL
fated Major, but he was stone dead. The
weapon had passed directly through his
heart. Ro. VI
Two days afterward left France, nor
have ever revisited it since :; but were
to live thousand years should new
er forget the awful solemnity of the
scene associated with my last dinner in
| Paris.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-02-28

"A COOP, PLAIN PIE CRUsT.-Sift |
quart of flour into a bowl chop into the
fom; (using chopping-knife) pound
of good firm lard; chop until very fine;
pour in enough iceswater to make stiff
dough, and work it in with your hands;
flour your hands; work your dough into
shape !; handle it quickly and as little as
possible; -four your pastry-board. and
roll out your dough very thin; always
roll from you; have ready pound OF
good butter that has been washed in 2
or on 8 waters to rid it of salt; spread the
dough with butter; fold it up, then roll
it out thin again spread again with but
ter; fold again, and repeat the opera
ton until the butter is abused up.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-02-28
The Hygiene Of the Voice.

Dr.. j. Whitefield Ward lectured in
New York recently on the " Hygiene of
the Voice" He briefly described the
mechanism of the human musical in
strument, and said that Of all the differ
ent parts none is so interesting as the
larynx. In discussing the hygiene of
the voice, DR.. Ward said that there are
many agents which more or less. inf1u-
ence the voice, the four principal of
which are climate, dress, diet and exer-
else. Change of climate will undoubted-
ly for time exert some slight deleteri-
Gus influence on the larynx, but this iu-
huence is. greatly overestimated. All
clothing should be loosely attached to
the body. The present fashionable style
of dress is decidedly unhealthy. The
chest and abdomen are unnaturally
confined, the lungs and other organs
thus being prevented from acting in
normal manner. The dress should be
worn high in the neck, and the sensible
female artist avoids as much as possible
appearing on the stage in full dress.
The throat should not be wrapped in
comforters, boas, ETC., chest-protectors
should not be worn, and the feet should
be gilarded against wet. Food sup
plies nourishment and warmth, and the
| article of diet which has the
special property of producing heat
in the body is fat. The diet of
the singer should be bland as well as
nutritious. Of the different kinds of
meat, venison, turkey, roast beef and
lamb are the easiest to digest. Cooked
vegetables, unless too highly seasoned,
,.re easily digested; but cabbage, Gu
cumbers, and such like should be avoid
ed. Parsley should be invariably dis
carded. Dinner at noon, followed by
light tea al nightfall, is a rule which, if
rigidly adhered to, will be a safeguard
against all ordinary attacks OF indiges-
ton. In order that acts of singing be
properly performed, it is absolutely
necessary that the stomach be nearly
empty. Alcoholic beverages should not
on any consideration be indulged in by
vocal artists, for they destroy freshness
| and vivacity, and produce a peculiar
hoarseness and cough easily distin-
guished by the practical ear.
For the proper Development OF the
vocal chords there are several rules
4 which must be observed. The exercises
\ must be regularly and systematically
practiced; they must always be within
The register; they should never be push,
H ed to the point Of fatigue; they should
never be, sung too loud; they should
never be made use of when the vocal
organs are attacked by cold, mo matter
how slight, and they should De prac-
ticed while standing upright, SO as to
allow, of free play of the lungs and
accessory vocal organs. Bodily exer-
! else is especially beneficial to the singer;
!. In concluding his lecture DIR. Ward said
that learning to sing correctlyis learn
ing to be healthy. sneaf} ai
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-02-28

reading together there the forest floors,
iIr,nnd ner honlesick heart stole rosy ease,
Il when warm winds are blown from spicy
shores . ggfri.1 !
10 one long sailing on the lonesome seas.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-02-28
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LOVE IN DLENESS.

gben first she met him, she was half forlorn,
Weary of aimless life and empty days,
psgrettiIig that she ever had been born,
And wondering whittier led her idle ways.
Wben first she met him, walking in the wood,
she saw all heaven painted IN his eyes;
sndaenly earth seemed sweet, and life seem
ed good
With deeds worth doing under shining
rias
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-03-13

BECAUSE the editor of the UNION is
connected with no chnrch or temper.
ance organization, some of the so.
called christian temperance folks take
occasion to denounce him on every OPP.
portunity without theslighest provoca.
ton, Surprising the Masons or Odd
Fellows were to fol low the example
set by these over Jealous Temperance
men, how long would public opinion
tolerate the existence of such societies?
Perhaps it has never occurred to these
venomous critics of ours that we do
as much to advance the cause Of tenn
perance-and more to-than they do.
BE Just. ladies and gentlemen. and do
not '.steal the. livery of Heaven to
serve the DEVIL
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-03-13

+ is extremely gratiiying to rs to
be able to state that the opposition
to the railroad in this county has al
most completely died out; Of course
there are a feW-not more than half.
. dozen-chronic grumblers who have
oct 70 have something to growl about
and the railroad furnishes them as
good q topic as any---in fact it Is a
regular bonaza to. them, Now, that
the bill granting the delinquent lands
to the railroad has been signed by the
Governor and has become law, we
can see nothing to hinder the project
from being complete success, and we
hope active operations on the road
will soon be commenced. ~.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-03-13

The news from Europe is conflict.
ing; one day the telegraph informs us
that England and Austria have form
ed an alliance and the prospects are
decidedly warlike, but the next day
every thing has quieted down and
Austria and Russia are on the best Of
terms. One thing is certain
England is jealous Of. Russian su.
premacy'i in the east and were=she as,
sured Of Austria's support would not
hesitate to precipitate conflict. Rus.
STA is backed by Germany and does not
propose to be dictated to BY England.
Permanent peace is not secured by
any means although active hostilities
are suspended for the present.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-03-13

JUST because a person abstains from
the use Of intoxicating liquor, is no
sign that he is any better than his
neighbor who may take drink oc.
casionally. A man may be what is
called a temperance man and at the
same time be mean, stingy, deceitful,
dishonest and dishonorable; while an.
other man who is fond Of his glass
may pc q free. generous, open-hearted
sort Of a fellow, one who would give
his last dollar to aid a friend; in our
short life we have know many Of both
classes referred to. We arc not max.
ing an argument against temperance.