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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-24

THE RIGHT KIND or AN INvEsTIGA-
TON Senator Davis, of West Virgin
ia, must be striking pay dirt More
than year ago lie asserted in a speech
in the presence of Mr.. Boutwell,, Ex-
Secretary ofthe Treasury, that for years
q forced balance had been made to the
books in the Treasury Department, and
that discrepancy Of OF least 5000, 000,,
600 existed. Mr., Boutwell, made no re-
ply. Mr.. Davis was afterward placed
in charge OF Select Committee to o.
verhaul the books and accounts of the
Treasury. On yesterday he arose in
the Senate am asked leave to have his
committee sit during the recess. In
the course Of his remarks he said that
the fact would be fully established that
deficit OF 5000. 100000 or more did ex.
ist in the Treasury according to their
own books. This is the kind of an i'm
vestigation that investigates. The coun.
try wants more Of it. There is no Clio
yer nonsense about Mr.. Davis.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-24

READY FOR ANY EMEEGENCY.-The
practical result Of the recent commuui-
istic uttcranccs and gatherings in the
leading cities has been the general n.
Weakening orthe authorities TO the nccc,.
sity for being always prepared. In
Philadelphia. for instance, the police
force now drill weekly. and the field
officers Of the second brigade, National
Guard, have received orders to have
their men we'll in hand. so chat in case
ola sudden call they may be assembled
promptly. The men arc TO be kept ful.
~ equipped and in case Of cali each
man IS required TO supply himself with
one days cooked rations. Rosterbook.
containing the names Of the men in the
various commands, their residence ant
places Of business. arc to be kcp'
IN public places no the ormories so Their,
may be no delay in getting the mer
together in case Of trouble.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-24

RECEPTION or GOVERNORS AT MOUNT
VERNoN.-Gov. Holiday, Of Va, and
Gov. Matthews, of West Va. have ac~
copied invitations from the vice regents
Of the Mount Vernon Association to
visit the Home of Washington on the
18th Of June. The annual council Of
the association will then be in session
The board Of visitors, the advisory com
mttee, delegations Of members OF Com
gress, and other distinguished guests
are also expected TO attend, as the oc.
casion will be ore OF unusual interest.
Gov. Matthews has sent TO the vice-re-
gent of West Virginia. with his accep-
lance Of the invitation. liberal dona.
ton TO the Mount Vernon fund
CtarIcSto,on W. Td.,) Free Press.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-24

A CouNrERFErrER on THE RAMPAGE.
A special to the Richmond Dispatch
from Harrisonburg. Va. says: IA
stranger has been here Within txenty-
four hours passing counterfen money
upon some Of our people right under the
noses Of the United States authorities
The money passed was new looking
FIVE iolIar notes on the Bank o: Han
over, Pennsylvania. dated in 1862. This
counterfeiter came here from Moorefield
West a-.keeping himself as far as pos.
sible in the mountains. lie is white
man, about five feet ten inches high.
thin visage. has red moustache and goa.
tee, and is thirty or forty years old. He
was riding brown horse when he came
into aarrisonburg."
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-24

years. and be poorer than when he CON-
menced. Few. who have enjoyed the
Injuries OF home, and the pleasures Of
civilized society. could tolerate even a
thought of the privations Of miners
life. There are many here who have
''immense fortunes. which only need
developing" The mines are located at
some distant poine& they are too poor 10
develop them; they would sell an interest
cheap only this morning 1 was approach.
ed by gentleman. who owns a mine
worth thousands. perhaps millions, but it
is down in n. Mexico, and he had not the
money to purchase an outfit to 60 there
and work it. He wanted to get CON-
pany Of two or three with little CAPT.
tai to 60 down with him. Icould have
q half interest for $50. Did not accept !;
too good an offer for the money. If l
knew things were as he represented,
would certainly go, as in few years
l might rank with Sharon, Jones &c.
There is no doubt Of there being
plenty Of the precious metal here; but
it is in the rock-much OF it deep in the
earth, and it requires vast amount Of
capital to take it out. Many good dis.
coveries are no doubt made by poor
men. who are not able to develop them,
occasionally they sell for fair price.
but oftener for mere nothing.
If,here are any in Hampshire, who
have their attention directed this way.
they had better take cold bath daily,
for few weeks, and remain where they
are; that is, if they think Of coming
here to make money. For pleasure
seekers and sight see-ers this is certain.
ly good place. or will be two months
later. 1t is now to foggy to see much.
and l would think rather damp for in
valids. 1t rains almost daily. Those
affected with lung diseases are the on
ly ones | believe who are materially
benefited. There is much beautiful
scenery which one only gets a glimpse
Of at this season Of the year, when the
clouds raise from the mountains. Fare
at the hotels is as reasonable as in east.
crn cities, good boarding can be had ut
from So to 81 per week. This city is
rs quiet rs any have ever visited, have
not witnessed a single instance OF row.
dyism, and though whiskey is sold ut
nearly, if not all the hotels. and at in
Vulnerable saloons, have seen but one
man unier its influence l noticed
many Of the business houses open on
Sunday, which would look strange TO
many eastern people; its the custom on
the frontier. The city is beautifully
situated on slightly rolling piece Of
ground, streets wide with stream of
water flowing OIL either side Of the prin-
cipal ones; it contains many elegant
buildings. and some as fine churches.
externally as have ever seen. Those
having few hundred dollars TO sGuan.
der in pleasure, will certainly &c pleased
with visit here. The seeker for re-
munerative employment will certainly
he disappointed; those who think diff
ferently can satisfy themselves by max
ing the trip. Experience is sometimes
the best school to attend. | have con
sumed more space than | had Intended.
so will close. j. w. COOPER.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-24

WThe Harrisonburg papers mention
two cases of lock jaw which have just
occurred in that vicinity. Albert Nit.
chell, Is years old, died Of lock jaw
Sunday last, caused by cutting his foot.
A little daughter of Mr.. Jacob Kagey,
is lying in n critical condition with the
same disease, caused by running q
splinter in her foot.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-24

THE PEACH GIELD.-A Philadelphia
Times correspondent, writing from Mid
dletown, Del, says that the recent cold
snap has not affected the peach crop in
the slightest degree, for no peach will
now fall for any hailstone unless the
hailstone be as big rs its kernel and
such of the buds as are yet unshed he j..
long TO the most hardy varieties. Tic
puts the yield of the elev en- peaohgrow
ing counties at 100000 baskets.
Singularly enough, in some sections a
full orchard can DO seen alongside OF
one entirely barron.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-24

VThc General Assembly Of the
Presbyterian Church in the L States
more commonly known as the South
orn Presbyterian Church-convened in
Knoxville. Tennessee, on Thursday Of
last week. Rev. DR.. J. Il. Graham, Of
Winchester, is the clerical delegate, and
Ruling Elder James Kuykcndall OF
MoorGcld, the lay delegate. from the
Winchester Presbytery. The body is
composed Of men eminent for p icty and
ability. Over $50 delegates are present
making probably the largest assembly
Of this body ever convened.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-24

EVThe Wheeling Register says that
farmers in Mason county are blowing
up their wheat and will plant the fields
in corn. The Hessian fly is doing the
damage.
TIE GRAIN MAEKET.- Wheat has
advanced two cents since our last re H.,
port, ana millcrs on Monday we're will.
ing to pay SlIO FOR choice article
Winchester Times, Mqy p.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-24
CATAR r
IS IT Durable?

TIHOSE who have suffered from Me ysYfoua ana cr,.
= plicstod forms OF discsse assumed by Cstarrh and
nave tried many physicians and Without relief
or cure, await the to this with
ABLE snIlety And well they may for disesse thss
destructive TO health as Catsrrh. Bronchtis Asthus
oughs end serious and frequently fatal affections a
but neglected Cstsrrh. Other sympahetic sSsetions
OF smell may be referred 70 As minor but
hemseiyes but as nothing compared with the DANCE.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-24
South 8ranei, gntellissnrer.
RoMNEY. FRIDAY. MAY. "a. 1878

VThe commissioners appointed TO
adjust the boundary between West yir-
ginis and the old State will meet at
Winchester, Virginia. on the 4th OF
June.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-24
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Mo ADVERTISING AGENT can insert IN
IN advertisement in our list Of twcnty-six
STANDARD wEEKLiE5 at ten dollars line
without losing money. Those advertisers who
want to obtain the best possible circulation
without expending more than from $50 TO $40
should address GEO. r. RowELL 3 CO.. 10
Spruce ST., New York.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-24
A COMPLICATED CASE,

ocn.lepen, Ny seso Ia briefly Is follows Ihsye had
verify: E9r nine years had no, brs.tssd i ts1ssuss
ono nostrL had droppings In the thrcat, very bad
cough asthma 80 bad as 20 be obliged take remedy
,Dr night before being able 20 lie down and siee1,
~ umes 90 fun Of catarrhal mstteT % iniure my
sense OF nearing and compel me 20 no several
IN the night 70 clear 10 and mT thfost before couid
.ee..rsa one Of these has en-
Pksyo.Ds RADIolL CuRn. Ny hearing 10 fully restored.
hnye 10 nethmatc symptoms, no cough, droppfnF ~
.ns thro.t, no headache, snd n svery way better
tnan nave been for years. could feel The eeeta Of
Toe CuRH on apostle, kidneys, and In fart
sven part o. my system. What hs been done IN m3
ease wholly the effect OF the RADICAL CuEs,
,Ysry IsspeetfailZ G. II. IAWRKNcR-
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-24
1T CAN Be CURED,

can be cured Thsre 10 no doubt about IT, The I'm
y msdiate relief Afforded by sAsroRD's RADICAL
nav foIov nasisisns 1u, Slight evidence Of xhss
inerused matter that hss lodged the nasal
mn. ,.ndSed and healed the entire msmbrs
sututonay its action 10 that OF powerful purifying
agent. dsstroying In is course through the systsn
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-24

G7A FAY to Agents csnvassino for the Fire.
W ! sidr Visitor Tie ma and Outfit Free. Ad
dress p. y. VlCAEKY Augusta, Maine.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-24

OS Fancy Cards, Snowflake, namask. As
~s) sorted in % styles, with name, 10 cents
Nassau Card Co., Nassau, N. Y.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-24

~ MIXED CARDS, with name, 10 cents
III Agents outfit 10 cents. l.. JONES a
CO., Nassau, N. Y.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-24

90 MIXED CARDS, Snowflake, Damask,
OtI &c. no two alike, with NAME 10 cts.
J. MINKLER b co, Nassau, N. Y.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-24

30 The worm is in the bud Of the
Colorado wheat
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-24
OURS FITS!

When ] say cure do not mean merely to
stop them for time aud then have them return
again; ! mean radical cure. I am q regular
physician, and have made the disease of
FITS, EPILEPSY OR FALLING
SICKNESS
a LIFELONG study. warrant my remedy to cure
the worst cases. Because others have failed is
no reason for not now receiving a cure from me
Send TO me at once for n TREATISE and a
FREE BOTTLE of my intaiible remedy. Give
express and postosiice. 1t coats YOU nothing
for trial, and will cure you. Address DR..
Ii. G. ROOT, 1873 Pearl ST., New York.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-24
PIANO 'iss' ORGAN

Concert Grand Pianos, cost 81 900, only Si25.
Superb Grand Square Pianos cost 81 II 90, only
S255. Elegant Upright Pianos cost $500, on :
ly Si55 New Style Upright Pianos, SIl2 so.
Organs S35. Organs IL stops, S72 So Church
Organs, l6 stops, cost $500, only Sis. Ele-
giant 1915 Mirror Top Organs only Si05. Ire.
mendons sacrifice to close out present stock.
New Steam Factory soon to be erected. News
paper with much information about cost of Pia-
nos and Organs, SENT FREE. Please address
DANIEL f. BEATTY, Washington, N. ].
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-24

Bs barsfoi ooan Tor CotrT~,s vo,-.,. -. -.
- - s sortoless Initiation. Sold hY All hols
GOD Csnsdss snd - WEEKS n POTTER Prnri s,ess
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-10-11

left was recovering from spell of sick
ness. Mrs. Collins, on the contrary, has
had good health and is reported " in
good spirits"
Mr.. Evans, who came back for the
same reason that brought about Mr..
Slifers return, says there was good
deal Of Sickness there when he left, but
the arrival eff The provisions on the eve
Of their departure had the effect Of
cheering up the men. The worst"
said he is certainly over. What IS
wanted now to take the road through are
money and men We have got over
that part Of the road which the English
declared was impracticable and could
not be built"
An incident is related by Mr.. .5lifcr,
which shows the ease with which man
may be lost in the Brazilian forests.
One Sunday last summer three lians
started out III the woods, sayii., they
were going to hunt. They did not re-
turn, and although search was made
for them in every direction they have
never been heard Of since. The theory
that they may have run away is not
entertained, for the reason that they
left all their effects behind them.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-10-11
Humorous.

The Oldest inhabitant-a circus Joke.
A miss take Getting married. Dan
telsonWAe Sentinel. Not if you marry Il
widow.
I'm Il yard wide and all wool, is n
Kentucky way Of describing u high
state of hilarity.
If second thoughts are best it is wrong
70 make men pay damages for breaches
Of promise to marry.
The hot spell killed thousands of fish
cs in Western rivers. To avoid sun
stroke fishes should wear something
damp on their heads.
have seen men who had worn out
their vices, and supposed, Of course,
thnt they were living Oh their virtues. 80
Josh Billings.
A Missourian relates that when his
powder-mill blew UP the mortgage on
il came down uninjured in II corn-hcld,
and had to he paid, while the insurance,
falling into the sea, was lost.
There is more tnadultcra:ed ia over
the capture Of one solitary mosquito
on the inside of the netting, than in cir
cumventing the million and ninety
nine On the outside.
A Mississippi judge was just saying
that no one but Il coward would carry
pistol, when his own fell from his
pocket and was discharged, and tie bul-
let hit u lawyer in the les.
When a young man has learned to
consume cigarettes III M artistic man
ner, by eiecting the smoke through his
nostrils, life is no longer barren ideal
ity, but rs real rs \ bar Of soap.
1t requires great moral strength and
tenacity of purpose to enable man to
sleep till seven III the morning, when
M industrious ily has decided that lie
had better get up at halfpast four.
A doctor went out for a days hunt
ing, and OH coming home, complained
the lie hadn't killed anything. That's
because YOU didn't attend to your legit-
innate business, said his wife.
People who kaye been to the springs,
the lakes, and the seasides are now
opening the front window-shutters and
coming in from their summer-retreats
On the back stoops Cincinnati Break
fast Table.
II the Co,aier-Joundl is not mistaken,
IL failure On tic part Of parents to
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-10-11
Fat Man Redwood 50 Pounds.

Mr., CnAs. II. DANFoRrtl, 81 Main ST.,
Buffalo, writes rs follows: 10 THE
PRorRlEroEs On AilANs ANrI-FAT:
GenHtmen--Some three months since |
commenced the use of Allans Anti-Fat.
The first week lost two and one.quau.
or pounds; the second week two
pounds; the third week three and one.
half pounds; and the fourth week
nearly three and three-quarter pounds.
In about the above ratio, my weight
decreased until | had lost 80 pounds.
now weigh loo pounds, and feel healthy
and strong.
BIfFILO. A. y, June 24th, 1873.
Gentlemen Yours received. Ny loss
OF flesh has been permanent to date.
Yours. Y. Il. ID.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-10-11
A Burmese Monkey.
Fraser's Magazine.

The monkey is not generally popular
us u domestic animal, yet do not fear
to assert of the representative Of the
genus to which | now refer that he is
capable If winning the heart Of the
most inveterate monkcy-hater. Of n
constitution SO delicate that he cannot
be safely transported even to India from
his warm southern forests, the little
Gibbon monkey may be seen M perfect
ly happy freedom in the south Of Bur
nah, and when taken and trained rs Il
home pet, no more engaging animal Is
To be found. He is not, indeed, free
from the mischieyous propensities of
his kind land some Gibbons are very
mischievous), but they are certainly
less obtrusive and are ceunterbaIanccd
by many attractions. The tiny body is
entirely covered with thick coat Of the
softest wool, either black or creamy
white, out of u fringe of which the bead
cd eyes peer wistfully; unlike his more
plcbian relations, lie has no vestige Of Il
tail, and his arms are of immense length
in proportion to his body. The grace of
his movements, and the suppleness and
power Of his limbs are absolutely umex-
ampIcd, carrying him at n giddy pace,
with perfect fearlcssness and consum-
mate case, from branch to branch OF the
loitiest trees, or along the caves Of
houses. And when with this beauty
and grace are combined the most shy
and retiring disposition, the most cling
ing and afiectionate heart, the winning
ways and plaintve noises almost of Il
child, he must have mn incradicahle
aversion to monkeys who il not won to
affection for the Gibbon. Seen, as
have seen him, set to play with com
monkey, he Is for all the
world like II child Of an aristocratic
family, who, having been reared away
from all contact with the world, has
been PIT down by the side Of some rude
village schoolboy, whose familiarity is
MS hateful to him rs his coarse iest3 are
repulsive and unintclliglble.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-10-11
Maxims ior Yonng Men.

Never DO idle.
Never gamble.
Mako few promises.
Always speak the truth.
Drink no intoxicating liquors.
Keep good company or none
Live up to your engagements.
Never speak lightly of religion.
BE just before you are generous.
Never borrow if it is possible toavoid
it.
Good character is above all things
else.
Never listen to idle and loose CONVEX
sation.
Keep yourself innocent if you would
be happy.
Make no haste to DO rich if YOU
would prosper.
Ever live misfortune cxccnted) with
in your income.
When you speak to any person look
him III the face,
Save when YOU are young and spend
when You are old.
Never run in debt unless you sec II
way 10 set out again.
Your character cannot bc essentially
injured except by your own acts.
Good company and good conversa-
ton are the very sinows Of virtue.
When you retire to bed, think over
what yeu have done during the day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-10-11
Consumption Cured,

An old physician, retired from practice. having
hld placed in his hands by an East India mission.
aFy the formula Of simple vegetable remedy,
for the speedy ana permanent cure FOR consnmp.
ton, bronchitis, catarrh, asthma, ana ali throat
ana lung affections. also a positive and radica.
cure for nervous debility ana all nervous con-.
plants, after having tested It's wonderful curative
powers IN thousands Of cases, has felt ii Ills dnty
to make it known to his suffering fellows. Actu.
ated by thsmotive, and a desire to relieve human
suffering will send, free Of charge, to all who
desire IT this recipe, with fun directions for pre-.
pairing and using, in German, French, or ENGLISH,
Sent by mail by addressing with stamp naming
this paper, ". W. sherar 1i9 Powers Block.
Rochester, n. Y.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-10-11
A MISUNDERSTANDING Yapor

Is generated by the action oil the suns rays
upon damp decaylng vegetation, stasnant pools
and marshy, low lying tracts, The true nature OF
this miasma is by no means clearly understood,
but there are two facts in relation TO it that are.
The first is, that the periodical frycrs which it
breeds are OF the most yirulent type Tho second
Is that these maladies are rarely cured, although
they may be ameliorated, by the ordinary rene
dies employed to overcome them. The true anti
dote 70 the effects Of miasmG il llostctter's
stomach Rtters. This medicine is one OF the
most popular remedies damage OF successful pro.
pretary specifies, and il in immense demand
wherever on this continent fever Aud agJe exists
wine glassfnl three times Il day il Tie best pos
slbe pToparntive Tor cncoanteriag Il maIarlOuS
atmosphere, regulating She liver, anu mvigomting
the stomach.