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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-04-18
South airantI, 3utrlliarnrcr.
HoMNEY, FRIDAY, APRIL lsNs79.

AMERICAN IsoS FoE CHrSA.-A ship.
ment of 200 tons of American iron was
lately made by the Thomas Iron Co. to
fill an order from China This is said to
Toe the first American iron ever sent to
that market
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-04-18

According 10 an experiment made with
potatoes and corn last season, Low Mr.. s.
Il. West, Columbia. Ct, and reported in
the Ohio Farmer by VIM II. Ycomans.
the butt ends Of potatoes and the kernels
of corn from Che butt ends of the cars
each produced crops that were materially
better than where the opposite course
was pursued. In the case of the pota.
toes, the stalks from the butt ends were
much the larger and more forward ut
the first hoeing. The increase in tho
corn was some, twenty per cent. ia favor
Of the butt end kernels.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-04-18
The Democratic Caucus Impor

by the air
The Democratic Caucus Tmpor-
( tut Actto" on General Lcyhiution-
I P,r",e1 Democratic lI4IJe.to dv
Rep'esc"hoi,ce Stephens.
WANHiNGroN, April "a brief eau
ems of 1eaocrutic Representatives was
he!d today t. take action which would
permit the Introduction and considera-
ton OF certain financial measures during
+ tue present session Mr.. House. OF Ten
nesscc. presided. Mr. Kenna. Of ". Va.
offered arosolution, which was adopted.
that the House should not adjourn over
( Monday next, but hold Il session to
allow the Introduction of bills in the
usual manner and the placing OF i'm
/ porlant legislation in The line Of pro
gress without unnecessary delay. Mr..
4 Stephens, OF Georgia, then offered the
following resolution, with the request
chat j, Dc read and laid on thc table for
. The action of a future caucus:
"A,s,icd That the aim, and objects
/ 90 'hc democracy Of thc United States.
as Tar a. we, choscn hy them as mem
u,r- OF the present House OF Represeu-
iilveS are entitled To he considered as
tAc true opponents OF those AIMS and
objects. are directed with singiene,s
Of purpose to the restoration of Con,ti-
'ution-I liberty, and with it the rc,torA-
ZION OF peace, harmony ami prosperity
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-04-18

lntlammatory rheumatism, il is said.
can be cured IN a short time by the follow.
ing simple method which we extract FROM
a medical publication: Half an ounce of
puyerzed saltpetrc put in half pint OF
sweet oil. Battle the parts affected, aud
a sound cure viii speedily follow. -Ex.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-04-18

Why, and where has she gune?'
No one knows why; and as she was
only a child whom Mrs. Newton took
from an orphan asylum to hiring up. she
says she shall not take any trouble TO
find her. She surmises that the girl
has gone to London
Il am sorry, very sorry said Mr..
Thorn, thought(ully, his handsome face
wearing n vexed look. That girl is an
heress, and | am her guardian. had
just tracked her here, and now to have
lost her again is very provoking. A
drove up from town | cannot possibly
think of starting back to-day. won
der il Mrs. Newton could accommodate
me over night?'
1t was soon ascertainet that Mrs.
Newton could accommodate hiin as lon.r
as he chose to remain. but the next
morning that gentleman, accompanied
by Frank Desmond, set out ON his re-
turn.
SO late was 1t on the second day OF
their drive, when the gentlemen reach
Ell the city, that little could be done that
night towards hunting up the runaway
heress, and he invited Desmond to
'P''' ''N ''''.'"S WIN H''n a. SOiue
pi"e VI amusement
A''e' ",hinS Iuey sauhtered into the
Strand. In no hurry TO he present at
the opening of the play, the gentlemen
walked slowly, talking gayiy Of society
news. but scarcely noticing the people
they passed. But near Wellny street.
where there was slight break in the
crowd, the lonely figure OF girl stand.
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4" c'o'',' mp "'""O"' "VV'"cVed
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't'' " !u''H oNo.'''''1'o,' % triumph
an" 81" P'i'o "e SP'""S 'o'""t" ana
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last words
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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-04-18

\ PRErrY EXPERIMENT That the
common air which we breathe is sub
stance having weight, can be shown bv
filling glass goblet full or partly full
OF water, and then placing over it piece
OF firm paper or card-bo If the hand
Is held firmly upon the paper, the glass
may bo turned bottom upward and the
hand removed without any water being
lost That is, the paper rests upon the
air and prevents the water from falling
out OF the glass A bowl or cup of china
will, of course serve for the purpose, but
the experiment appears to better odyan-
tasc with a tumbler Or glass vessel that
permits the water to be seen supported
by the air
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-04-18
Farmer ~ nouso-Ixccpcr

The most suitable times for telling
timber, as regards its good qualities, is
III mid-winter dnd in midsummer.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-04-18
TERMS OF ADVERTISING :

The rates Of ndyerts'ur IRE ror 4 sraare Zen
t""5I or .,-7, VsF holLtU AID Fury Cams ior
lrr, Insertions larger lncs In the ann, nro,.,.r
uou. tecu continuance 3Tl cents
Quarterly, half yearly, and yearly advertise.
nirn,s inserted at liberal reduction on the above
rates.
Yearly Ndyet u5er' disseminating during the
year viii hoe charged regular rates.
NoaiTer15cment 20 he considered by the mon IN
cor }err unless specified on the Manuscript or pre-
.loual, agreed gpon between tn. parties
Erso'vuons "f associations. communications Of
.HIio' interest ,.utt notices of deaths extetdinr
iaN rH.s w.l Doe charged Eve cents por line
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-04-18
South Branch Intelligencer.
w lillian Harper, Editor.
Office, Corner Main AMI Grd0eI LoaeSs
RoMNEY, WEST VRGINIA.


Two DOLLARS AND FIFTY CEvTs r..
ennwn--or TWO DOLLARS II pad in advance
80 Tnper will he discontinued, EXCEPT 1T liz,
.'""" %. '1e publisher, until all .lrearages have
gruu settled.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-04-18

The Howard Association Officers are
now burning all the tents used in Chat
tanooSa, Memphis, New Orleans, and
other points during the yellow fever
epidemic.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-04-18

To DsHg s N.D BnoT. fou ~ir.
PEl-oN- lake few slices CT .cu dr.
ed beet put Co boil .u aqlHrt OF wafer
or @ .itt.e more wash taJ tablespoons.
'Hl a' o.. @. p1t tin Ui'I thr beef arI
SIMMER .owy 900 tue rice has ho.cd
very ieuder. put Boo more water, if me-
ccssary. while boiling; when done tatu
out Toe reef and ado one or two spoons
iui Of rica sweet cream; boil two or
three mIuu'e pour 90 bowl. and when
cool 10 is ready for use.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-04-18

10" ro PuErAEE CEEgY rOR a..
ELE.-IO three pin'- Of chopped celery.
boil two eggs bard. ma-l tba yolk. with
q broad b.aied knife add one small GOO.
-pOonfuI OF SALT fle same 81 mustard.
one-ha.I iea-poonlul ofpopper. anil two
iaHIe-p 11uslui of sweet Dll or salad yi' (.
m.N aiI together thoroughly. sdl ivo
'ab'o-poousfui of vinegar chop tho
whites pt tlc eggs Cue tbeu mis- tUo
celery and dressing 90 together 81
sou chop some COLI chicken anJ adI 20
10 you w.ll h.ge clickcu alad.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-04-18
HorcE.

F|"TTTUN UaI DDuI HnI
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-04-18

WWl Sour MASH four large bill
ed potatoes very iue. add one wc.1aat.
cu egg. butter. celery. salt bolt % Pine
Of mi'.t and turu with pint of po'a'o-
vaior. boiling bot. on 'hc mix,urc. -tir
l '.0 stua apd ,sI B, to ,4e tsbi.
Immediately In.sIsa very nice soup.
all gsr. c.JugmI.nI
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-04-18

Milk pliut for fences or barns j. made
by mixing water lime with skim mill, to-
2 proper consistency ~ apply with o.
brush. IT will adhere well % wood
whether smooth on rough 20 brick NOR
tar or stone, where oil has been pr.y-
ousiv used
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-04-18

Mitchell horse hniment Gum cam
phor, 2 ounces oil origanum, oil sassa =
fras, oil NORWOOD, each ounce spir-
ITS OF turpentine, ounces alcohol, /
pint. Mix. The best known for strains,
bruises, lameucss Of any kind, where %
good Luimcnt is wanted
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-04-18

For founder Give one ounce powder
ed alum on the tongue every day as long
as there is any lameness. This will new
or fail 10 cure IN a few days Keep tho
horse at work after first dav
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-20

He had no marks on his face or hands
but his body was burned with hot irons
and burning Goals and he had been
kicked, beaten and bruised no consider
ably. The Chinaman says he had
divulged their secrets and had suffered
accordingly. Next time he would fare
worse, and here the informant made q
significant motion With his hand to his
throat. The Chinensn was in bad sew
eral days but is now better.
Eureka Sentinel The Inca Company,
of TEN Pahute, are in fair way Of re-.
suming operations at an early date Mr..
George Russell. one OF the owners. with
Mr.. VIM. Skaael, of Chicago was here
last week TO make the necessary prelim-
mary arrangements, and Messrs. Cald-
well and Service have fve-stamp mill
on the road from San Antonio District
Several fine streams Of water have been
developed IN Ticksbod Mountain, Chris.
Schroeder having run in a tunnel of &c
feet on the Eagle Spring and attained
dow of eleven thousand gallons per
twsnty.four hours from this spring alone.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-20

90
DR.. Pebbles, the lecturer, says he saw,
recently, salt strewn on doorateps in
New Orleans. He asked what it meant.
and the reply was: at is consesrated
salt, to ward off the demoniac charms OF
the voudous. There are 90, 900 of them
in New Orleans, and they work magic,
put spells on people, produce bad luck,
and even death" He made some in.
vest'gation of the subject, and among
the prcfessed voudou priests whom he
found was an old. oddly tattooed negro
called DR.. John. "This man," he says,
"left Africa in 1889. He confessed to
having had thirty wives Previous to
the civil war he was rich, owning OF one
time Fifty slaves. Many prominent men
of the South had faith in his magical
powers. Such men as Slidell and GEN.
Beauregard used to consult him. When
Ignorant people came, he used cards and
crystals; but with the higher classes he
simply employed his second sight, gift,
making at times, it is said, startling
revelations" DR.. Pebbles describes how
hs visited voudou camp. where negroes
danced and chanted around Gagged
serpent, and boiled the claws Of birds.
the scales OF fish, the fangs of snak Is.
and other things for charms. He is q
spiritualist. and believes that voudouism
is low form of spiritual manifestation.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-20
irregular methods are tolerated in ,b,

Irregular methods are tolerated in the
West. Two men started from Minneap-
oils on the same train carrying conflict
ing deeds TO q piece OF land in sioux
Falls, and each resolved to get his docu-
nent recorded first. As they approached
that city one Of them climbed upon the
engine. slipped the coupling, left the
train to take care of itself, and rushed
on, securing record Of his title half an
hour in advance of his rival, who had to
wait for another locomotive.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-20

Grant showed suitable sslf-respect il.
o. Western paper says, he refused to
shake hands with John Mcdonald at
Chicago. The man WAS one of tho con.
victed members of the St. Louis whisky
ring, . scoundrel Of the lowest order, and
the friend Of Major Babcock, figuring ia
the "Sylph" dispatch. Mcdonald has
since married the woman indicated by
Bsbcock's signature "Sylph," and there
- ample reason for Grants curt, ~
don't know you, and / don't want TO
know YOU" when Mcdonald offered his
hand. Now. il General Grant would
only cut Babcook. -lSpringdeld Rep.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-20

The Chicago Tribune, for ono column
. year. receives $26, 900. Tho New York
Herald receives for its lowest price COL
umn, $39, 1923, and for its highest, $24S,-
900. The New York Daily Tribune. for
it, lowest. $27,7 94, and Tor its highest,
$S5,64S.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-20

There is some excitement in Stanis-
iaus county over quartz leads found
abost thirty miles from Modesto. The
usual experts" have visited the locality
and given /" Aattering accounts" Mean.
while, the Stanislaus farmers will SOW
from 100000 to 465,00O acres Of wheat
this season, very sensible thing to do.
Tbs quartz may pay; the wheat will.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-20

The Ute prisoners will be taken to
Washington for trial. If the train on
which the Indians travel should happen
to meet with an accident, and the reds
all sent to glory, it would be the means
Of saving the Government great deal Of
eYnanaa
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-20

The Democrats at the recent election
in Louisiana carried that State by over
10000 majority. They elected .hirty.ons
Senators and .ssventy-sx members of the
Assembly, while the Republicans only
elect Eve Senators and seventeen Assem-
blymen,
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-20

Articles OF incorporation were filed at
Reno the 18th of the Western Nevada
Railroad, marrow. guage, from Wadsworth
to Walker Lake, ffty-five miles in length.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-20

Montana must be the prize wheat
country OF the world. At \ late Terri.
torial fair, James L. Ray, of Lewis and
Clarke county, was awarded FIRST preni.
un for the best acre of wheat, being one
hundred and two bushels to the acre.
This il believed to Be ths largest yield of
wheat on record.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-20

The liar may succeed for time, but
Justice 10 sure to oversize him. A Chi
cago man told the burglars around his
bed that be hadn't a dollar. but when
they put candle to tbs soles Of his feet
he shellsd out $l59.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-20

If the reporter of the Silver State tells
the truth, Mr.. Sharon informed tina. in.
divldual that he would be candidate for
reelection to the U. 9. Senate.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-20

The total valuation Of property in
Washington Territory for 1879, 10 $2l,-
02l 1892, against $18. 979, 436 in 1878.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-20

It looks as il Kellogg would be oustsd
out of his seat in the Ssnats and Mr..
SpoGord put in his place. If the latter
gentleman is entitled to the seat, it is
certainly nothing moro than justice to
unseat Kellogg and place Mr.. Spofford
in his seat in the United States Senate.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-20

A German has discovered what won't
German discover?-that 20 per cert. of
men and II per cent. of women miss rail-
road trains. But that German should
remember that woman's back hair al
ways wants fixing just at the critical mo-
msnt, while the men generally have very
little if any hair to trouble them.
-
T0ysi TnyStt nj Gno1p,r,,
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-20

This time it is the Reverend DR.. ". G..
Veal, of Texas. He attempted to seduce
q young lamb of brother Mason and is
expelled from the Masonic Order. When
We have such examples as Brother Veal,
and other reyerends before us, it is GER
tAinly not strange that the larger portion
Of tho masses have very little faith in the
individuals who shout from the pulpit
and tell them to reform.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-20
NEW TO-DAY.
NOTICE TO All.

L have Reduced tho Prices on Gro
ceries and Provisions, Wines and
Liquors, Cigars and Tobacco, ETC.,
as stated i'm the following Price List.
GROCERIES, AND PROVISIONS
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-20

Tho Carson Appeal is publishing
fables, and they are TO the point.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-20

Mr.. Moody says no Christian settles
MS debts at ffty cents on the dollar.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-20
Ilietl.

At Frisco, Utah, December 9th, Mrs. Daniel
Cadigan, native Of Glanmire, County Cork
Ireland, aged 40 years.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-20

The agitation is still kept up in West
Ireland.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-20
SATURDAY. DECEMBER go, 1879

Ar amendment to the Constitution has
been introduced in the House, declaring
that polygamy shall not exist within the
limits O. the United States. If this
amendment is adopted We do not believe
that it will amount to anything in put
ting stop to polygamy. for Mormon
will then enjoy the same privileges as
the Gsntiles and keep his mistreBsss "
and concubinea." II the Government
wants to destroy this practice of polyg.
amy within the territory under its juris-
dic.ion, the Constitution will have to be
so amended rs to make it q penal offense
for married man to cohabi, or live with
any other woman except the one which
ne has been lawfully welded to. Look
ing upon this subject impartially, we do
not distinguish any greater degradation
in a Mormon having from one to thirty
wives, and providing for them and their
children, than we do in married GENTLE
who lives with and supports several
prostitutes, neglecting his lawful wife
and children, barely supplying them with
enough to keep body and soul together,
while he furnishes his "mistrssses" with
any and everything which their fancy
may desire. Which is the worst?
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-20
Marriea.

At Phoebe, Nevads, December 18TH by Justice
Juliu. Hoffman, L. Lytle to Miss Sopbronia
Willett.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-20
San FnANc1sco, December 1e.

Victoria dispatch of the 18th says much
anxiety is felt there at the condition of affairs
near kamloop, where the Government agent
Usher was killed, by half-breed outlaws few
days ago, as previously reported. Since the
last report the outlaws have murdered herder
named John Kelly at Stump Lake. They arc
now surrounded in Lighthouse at the foot Of
Douglas Lake, in Nicola Valley. They have
repeating rifles and the settlers are poorly
armed. The indians are fearfully excited and
an Indian revolt is feared.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-10-14
A Few Facts AhOus Tunncls1.

There are in the world about 057 rail-
road tunnels; total length, 291 miles.
They are divided as follows; Great
Britain, lac tunnels and S71 miles
France, 259 tunnels and 50 6-10 miles;
Belgium; 20 tunnels and 4.07 miles
Germany and Austria, 270 tunnels and
5li miles; Italy, 76 tunnels and 19s
miles; Switzerland, tunnels and 4.0s
miles North America, lis tunnels and
3S miles; South America, ~ tunnels
and miles OF English tunnels, the
most noted for magnitude and difficulty
of construction is the Kilsby, on the
Northwestern Railway, length II miles
cost 81 10000 chiefly from nearly a
fifth of its length being in quicksand
saturated with water. The longest tun-
mel in England is three miles. The
Nerthe tunnel in France is nearly three
miles long, and cost $2,090,076; the
Blaizy tunnel, q miles. The largest
tunnels in Germany are between Often
miles, 20 tunnels of various lengths, the,
longest 5000 feet. The longest and most
interesting tunnel in Switzerland is the
Hanenstein, II miles long. The one of
chief interest in Italy is the Mount
Gents, II miles in length. The princi-
pal tunnel in America is the Hoosae
Tunnel, which is AZ miles in length.
The Mount Gents Tunnel is the longest
railway tunnel. Mining tunnels.-There
are many of this class of tunnels, some
of great length and Importance, as lin
Germany the Freiburg, "a miles; the
George, at Clausthal, 10s miles; the
Joseph III, at Schemnitz, 81 miles;
RTohlschenberg FreibuTg J, 8 miles;
of Nevada, one of the great achieve
ments in this line of the century.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-10-14
A Boys Ambition.

A few days ago Justice of the Peace
took his little son on an excursion. The
lad interviewed the man at the wheel,
and gathered much information relative
to the business of steam-boating. Pres
entlyhis father Joined him on the hur-
ricane desk and asked him how he was
enjoying himself
First-rate,' was the enthusiastic re-
ply. "I'm going to be a steamboat,
man, papa"
"All right, but you will have to study
navigation, astronomy and divers other
sciences, i'm order to become good one."
The lad said nothing at the time, but
appeared to be revolving the difficulties
of the case in his mind. Perhaps half
an hour later he remarked, with much.
gravity
"Papa, 1 guess 1 won't be steamboat
man I'd rather be Justice of the
Peace you don't have to know any
thing for that. Mannheim Sentinel,
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-10-14

pick upa book and begin reading ar.
immensely long extract.
The colored justice sat blinking and
showing evident signs of dlstrust Of his
own ability to comprehend, for half an
hour, when suddenly he said
" Mas'r John, Is yo-is yo gwine ter
read in all dem books dat way ="
Well, your honors answered the
lawyer, blandly, " wished to call your
attention to large humber of opinions
pertinent to the case.'
Mas'r john" continued the sable
trial justice, "pears like de mo- yo'
reads outen dem books de mo- clouded
like gifts in my min. Now Mas'r
John, reckons dat / better decide dis
case on de equity.an' justice on 1t. SO
just lef dem books alone N come on ct
me-"
The lawyer did so; but in telling the
story the next day he said, "Confound
his equity and justice. That niger,
decided the case dead against me after
ALL"
Evidently the colored justice was
determined not to be overawed by too
copious use of law books.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-10-14
A Negro Justice.

A GEORGIA colored justice showed
IA wit and sharpness in trial where
white lawyer was trying to bull
doze" him.
1t appears that white lawyer was
called to plead for one of his clients
before this ebony justice, and not fancy
ing that the negro had any mind of his
own, prophesied an easy victory for
himself.
So when it came his turn to plead, he
sent to his library for very large
number of law books, and, arranged
them on the desk before him, began to
search them and turn down leaves in
each one.
When he had thus marked about
two dozen fat volumes, he began his
plea, and from time to time he would