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Report accepted.

On motion, it was ordered that the
auditor draw warrant on the special
cash fund of 1879, for $50, and one for
S65 on the general revenue fund, in IA
yor of VIM. B. Watson for said safe and
table.
Board took recess until 2 O'Clock pm.
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2 O'CLOCK P. NJ
Board met. Quorum present.

Board met. Quorum present.
On motion, it was ordered that VIM.
Cone, be, and is hereby authorized to
have the platform of the jail repaired
and the four rooms whitewashed, make
and put on new esp to Courthouse
observatory, whitewash the ceilings
of the two upper jury rooms, make
and put on window stops and wash the
windows, clean out the Courthouse of
all dirt and rubbish in the upper rooms
for $3.50 and also to remove the safe
and table from VIM. B. Watson's Office
to the County Treasurer's Office in the
Court. house, for the sum Of So. so and
the Clerk is authorized to draw warrant
on the special cash fund of 1879, for the
above amount and deliverth warrant on
the completion of the contract ; and that
order for 81 appropriated at last meet
ing be rescinded. tgffr
On motion. Commissioner Underhill
was requested to make written state
ment of his objection to the bond of j.
B. Jordan, as Collector, that the same
may be returned for his consideration.
wish Mr.. Jordan to get Three Thousand
Dollars more security on his bond, on
property held in this State, over and above
all Constitutional exemptions before
can sign il.
Signed, JOSEPH UNDERHILL,
On motion, the accounts of The FLOR
IDA AGRIcU1TURIsT were taken up, and
in accordance with arequest from Mr.. G.
Codrington, committee was appointed,
consisting OF Joseph Underhill and M.
N. Voorhis, to confer with said @. Cod
rington, and make necessary corrections
and report at next meeting of this Board.
Approved.
On motion the following bills were al
lowed and ordered paid, viz:
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The Citrus Tribe.

We have devoted much more space
than usual in the last few numbers of
this paper, to orange culture, and the
diseases to which they are subject
Not that there was any more cause
for alarm now than before, but the
capital invested in this fruit is so
large that injurious diseases or insects
may result in the loss of thousands
and hundreds of thousands of dollars.
1t is necessary, therefore, that those
embarked in the industry should be
well posted on everything that may
be injurious or beneficial to it, and be
prepared for eventualities. An Or
ange grove requires constant watch
fulness at all stages of its growth,
and any neglect may be followed by
serious consequences. 1t is so valu-
able property that those in charge
should be gifted with great powers
Of observation. The articles we are
giving should be carefully preserved
for future references; few of our
exchanges are copying them,a and this
will make back numbers of THE FLOR
IDA AGR1CULTURIsT the more valu-
able. Those who are interested in
the subject should lose no time in
subscribing, as we only print extra
numbers by request.
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9 O'CLOCK P. NJ

O'CLOCK P. NJ.
Board met. Quorum present.
Rondof James B. Jordan, Collector of
Revenue, was presented for approval.
Laid over until o'clock a. M, 18th.
On motion, the accounts of The FLOR
IDA AGRICULTUMsT were taken up and
laid on the table.
On motion. it was ordered that the re-
port Of w. A. Cone and Joseph Under
hill, committee appointed to examine
the bridge over Deep Greek, built by
Captain Vincent Kirk, be accepted and
filed.
On motion, the contract with Captain
Kirk for building bridge across Deep
Greek was taken up for consideration.
On motion, it was ordered that Cap
tain Vincent Kirk have warrants drawn
or the Treasurer of the county, out of
the special cash fund assessed for 1879,
to the amount Of $3.50, and the balance
due on contract to be paid on the COM
pletion OF the abutments of said bridge.
Board took recess until 9 o'clock a.
M, 9TH October.
9 O'CLOCK A. NJ, 9TH.
~ASu' NkuOl RAOoOA"
On motion, the Collectors bond, was
taken up for examination, and after re-
view, was laid on the table.
On motion of MN. Voorhis, the Treas
urers books were taken up and exam
ined. The transactions being small, the
settlement was postponed until the next
quarter ending January /, 1880.
On motion, the Assessors books were
taken up for review.
Board ordered recess until 2 p. m.
q O'CLOCK p. NJ.
Board met. Quorum present.
Continued review of the Assessors
books. ,....
Board adjourned until 9 o'clock a. m,
9th.
itf.f 9 O'CLOCK A. M, 9TH.
Board met pursuant to adjournment
Quorum present.
Continued the review of Tax books.
On motion, it was & g q
RESOLVED, That the county. will not
hereafter pay the Inspectors and Clerks OF
electlOns, as it is not necessary and is not
customary; and that Messengers bringing
III returns OF elections be paid Genus per
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Advertising Hates:
Rates for advertisements furnished on
application by letter OF III person.
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This constitutes, as Tar as we can
gather, the entire land owners. x.
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Orange Ridge Agricultural and
immigration Society.

According to appointment, a
number of the members of the above
society met at an agricultural picnic
at Major Owens, on Thursday last.
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RESOLVED, That the county, will not
hereafter pay the Inspectors and Clerks OF
customary and that Messengers bringing
In returns of elections be paid cents per
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ltF.f 9 O'CLOCK A. M, 9TH.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Quorum present.
Continued the review of Tax books.
On motion, il was u d
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-07-11

A COLUMN OF GRAssHoPPERs.-
dense column of grasshoppers, full half
mile wide, were crossing the road lead
ing to the North Carson mine on the 3Oth
ult. Their course seemed to be nearly
due west. They filed the air, in places
absolutely obscurins the sun, while on
he ground they were at least an inch
deep. Superintendent Gould was driv.
ing out about 9 o'clock and attempted to
cross-cut the invading body, but for
nearly an hour it was no go. The swarm
struck Gould in the face, almost blind
ing him, and his horse reared and plung.
ed in a manner that betokened Il general
and speedy smash up of buggy, horse
and driver. Gould, of course, backed
out, but at length, with handkerchief
over his face and his whip OH his animal,
he made the trip. At noon the hopper
army had almost entirely disappeared
Carson New Tribune.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-07-11

We bespeak for the following article,
which we clip from the Macon RepuJE-
can. careful and considerate reading
IL our farmers would get rid Of that
restless spirit, that results from the vain
belief that in some other State or terri
tory there is a better soil or climate. or
fairer skies, they would be contented.
Let them resolve TO eXpend little
more effort in making their farms and
homes attractive. Your farms can be
made valuable by continued improve
ment, from year TO year. Plant orns-
mental shrubbety, set out good fruit
trees, clean up the premises, have good
fences, aud more particularly around
the houses, give good coat Of paint or
whitewash to the buildings and sheds
Have rose bushes and towering shrubs
in the front yards. Give attention TO
the garden, lay it out in nice order. A
few attentions given TO the home and
farm will make IL much more valuable,
and so attractive that the owners could
not be induced 70 part with IT, This
idea that there is better country, a
fairer land. q more productive soil, or
more salubrious cline is largely an IL
fusion. Plant your stakes where YOU
are, make permanent, pleasant attracs
tive home. and spirit OF contentment
and enjoyment will como TO you, that
will make life happy until the messen-
ger comes that will guide you TO a land
where all tho loved cues meet in a
Home at last
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-07-11
JoHN IRvIN ELLIOTT, Of Allegany Co

JoHN IRvrS ELLIoTr, of Allegany Co.,
Nd, the boy who was poisoned from
handling the head and rattles of veno-
nous snake, as noted in our paper recent
ly, has since died, after days of intense
agony. How the poison was communi-
Gated to the lad is a mystery, since he
was not bitten, nor scratched, and could
not explain how no became infected
After death the body became spotted a
bout the neck and near the throat, and
great quantities of pus were found in
various parts of the body.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-07-11
A TnorsAxD DOLLAR WOODEN RAIL

A THOUSAND DoLLAE WOODEN RAIL
wAY.--We have heretofore described
the 10 inch military railway used at
Woolwich Arsenal. England hut the
nArrowest gauge and cheapest railway
"a yet brought out is that of ID. -. James,
Yisalia, Cal. Two stout bars OF wool
so laid as to leave groove between
them, form the track. On this track q
wheel With bulge in the middle OF its
periphery that ITS the groove is used
The wheel having broad hangc at each
side Of tho bulge. One Of these wheels
placed at each end Of plank forms the
car. II IL alleged that twelve miles an
hour can be got out OF wooden rail
way OF this construction; and that It's
carrying capacity is very great Tho
sost Ia sstimated ct one thousand dol
lara . milo.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-07-11

For shining example of border civil
lization it is only necessary to refer to
the official information received ut Wash.
ington which shows what the white
thieves have been doing for the Red
Cloud Indians. Seven hundred horses
have been stolen from these indians in
a few weeks. The Spotted Tail Indians
have lost several thousand hories in the
same way within the past two years, and
yet the Indians continue peaceable.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-07-11

A SHOWER OF FIRE.-Major Williams,
OF West Kansas. who keeps the Rail.
road House, gave Journal reporter the
following interesting account OF phe-
nomenon that occurred at the common nee.
ment of the storm on Wednesday morn.
ing, about | o'clock l retired about 10
o'clock on Tuesday night. had been
in bed asleep about two hours and a.
half when was awakened by an outer
door slamming violently. as if burst
open by something heavy thrown against
it. hurried to close it when. on look
ing out, saw n sight which can new.
er forget, and which was so strange that
I never could have believed the like if
hadn't seen IL.
The air sill about the house 81 emed to
he perfectly full OF balls OF fire raining
down from the clouds, the brightness
OF which even the vivid flashes OF light.
ming could not hide. called my wife
TO witness the wild and terrible scene,
and VIC viewed the phenomenon for al.
most five minutes. One hall OF fire fell
about twenty PAGES distant and about
the size Of pigeons egg, which was Wis.
ible quite q while. I marked the place
where it fell as nearly as possible from
where l stood. but on account Of the
wind, which blew almost with tue force
OF hurricane and the rain which had be.
gun TO fall. did not venture outside
This morning. however, about 6 o'clock,
went out and looked around carefully
for q long time for what might he left.
but Icould end nothing.-KunsdI CIR
Journal
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-07-11

A merchant in San francisco, wishing
to make friendsin Napa Valley pecu-
liarly unique present, sent him a case,
lust received from the United States Fish
Commissioners, containing 100000 spec
killed. trout eggs, for propagation. The
next week he received alettor, which said:
Ever 80 much obliged for your box OF
roe. II tasted pretty we'll boiled. but,
the next time would rather have the her
rings themselves
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-07-11
South 8raneh antellisenen.
ROMNEY, FRIDAY. JULY IL, 1879.

Sergeant FINHEY, of the signal SER
vice, who has been investigating the ter
ribiy destructive cyclone which occurred
in Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri seve-
raj weeks ago, win make report show
ing that he visited thirty cities & towns
in the States named, surveyed the entire
ground, and discovered traces Of eleven
distinct tornadoes, two of which prevail
ed on the 10Th and nine on the 3Oth
of May.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-07-11

A TERRIBLE BURNING ACCIDENT *
RICHMOND, VA.-One Of tue most shock
ing burning accidents that has happened
in that city for many years occurred at
tho residence Of Mr. Thomas Boiling. on
West Franklin street, at a late hour on
the night OF the 3rd inst. Miss Lou Dol.
ling, daughter Of that gentleman, in en-
deavOring 70 light taper with a piece
ofpaper. communicated FIRE TO her dress.
and Mrs. Thomas Boiling. Jr., in an ef.
fort to extinguish the FIRE, vas enyelop-
ell 10 flames. The cries Of the two la
dies brought TO their assistance the hus.
band OF the lsstnamed lady, and Mr.
Hudgins q boarder in tiv house. Those
gentlemen made every effort to save the
lives Of The two ladies'. and in so doing
tho hands and arms OF Mr.. Boiling were
50 badly injured that he will probably
lose the use Of them. Mr.. Hudgips was
severely burned about the shoulders and
breast. Miss Lou Boiling was shock
ingly burned, from the effects OF which
sue died the next day, after the most
exerutiatiDg safsring. Mrs. Boiling
was also seriously injured. but will
probably recover. The deceased was
about % years old. Mrs. Boiling is a
daughter Of the late Pat Henry Ayleu.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-07-11

THE QUICKEST ATLANTIC PASSAGE
The new steamer Arizona. which passed.
Sandy Hook n: half past FIVE, June L.,
arrived ut Queenstown ut twenty min
utcs past on ;hc morning Of June %.
The actual running time was Z days .
hours and rs minutes. the fastest trans.
atlantic trip on record. This is hour
less than the time Of the Britannia, in
August, 1877.
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Very Important.

From the Shephsrds,own Register. June I'll
Mr.. JNo. II. ZIrTLk-You publisbe,l
in your paper some two weeks ago, re-
marketable cure Of Hydrophobis, and
the weed the negro man used was sup
posed to be "Chick Weed" send YOU
an old book, 1.-The Farrier," published at
Winchester, Va, in 1918, by j. Foster,
where you will find at page 40, tho fol-
lowing uses of "Chiek Weed" If YOU
think proper to publish it for the benefit
of humanity, you can retain the book
for that purpose. c. M. ENTLER.
June 10th, 1879.
POSITIVE CURK FOR THE HYpRopHo.
BIA.-Mr. Valentine Kettering, native
of Germany, but who for fifty -four years
has been resident of Peunsylvania. has
communicated to the Ssnlte OF Pcnnsyl.
wanna sure cure for the bite of a mad
dog-the remedy is a. follows: Take
the herb called red chick weed when ripe
or in full bloom, gather and dry il in the
shade !; reduce it to powder give small
tablespoonful one time To grown per-
son in beer or water, the weight whereof
must be one drachm and one scruple ::
the same dose for a child, but il must bo
administered at three different times
also bo eaten upon bread, With butter.
honey or molasses; a large spoonful for
a beast, the dose weighing two drachms
and one scruple. The herb must be cut
fine and mixed with bran, when used
green for q beast when given TO swine,
mix the powdered herb with any kind of
meal in little balls. 1t has been given
ut the distance of many weeks from the
time of biting, and has never been known
TO fail. The same red chickwoed is an
excellent cure for cuts and wounds on
the human body to be used as follows ::
When green, mash it, drop of the Juice
into the wound and bind the herb, so
mashed on. The proper time to SOW the
seed of this herb is in the beginning of
April. and it must be sown thin.
This plant is known iii Switzerland or
Germany, by the name of baucheil roth.
er meyer, or rother huinerdarn, in Eng
land, & red pimpernel; and by botanists
1T is called anmagdiiies.
NoTE.-The editor and publisher OF
this work most earnestly recommends
the cultivation Of the Red Chick Weed
to every person who owns but spot of
ground large enough for "a garden. Tho
incompatible virtues OF that herb should
recommend it TO every person. No one
who Is liable to be bitten by q mad dog.
or by any poisonous serpent. spider and
other reptile. should by no means be
without it. Several Yeas past it has
been raised in the neighborhood of this
place. (Winchester) anil invariably used
where it is known. as q remedy fo- the
bite Of mad dogs snakes. OF the most
poisonous kind, and spiders and where
cure could be known To be effected in
a short time, it has never. as we have
heard, and we have inquired very dill
gently. failed to complete cure almost
instantapeously. We have been credi-
bly, informed that it has, in few hours
effectually cured the bite OF mad dog
after the hydrophoba had commenced
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South Branch Intelligencer.
William Harper, Editor.
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We are in need Of money. All per.
sons knowing themselves indebted for
subscription 20 the "INTELIIoEScER, or
Tor advertising or Job Work, will please
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tend for our friends here at home as we'll
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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-07-11

a singular elopcment story comes from
Liberty Hill, Tennessee, where Levy
Maus.y sold his sheep TO elope with q
Miss Vandergrif, employing one Lawson
to assist him in his nefarious operations.
But Mrs. Mansey discovered the plot.
stole the sheep money aud ran away with
Miss Nandcrgrff's brother, whereupon
lawson cloped with the girl, leaving
Mansey behind with three children.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-07-11

The discover Of an alligator nine feet
.ong IN the Monongahela river, at Pitts
burgh, has excited public curiosity 10
know whore 10 came from Probably
The last run Of the colored exodus. FOL.
lowing mp bis dinner trail.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-07-11

RATs.-We clean our promises OF
these detestablo yermi in by making q
whitewash yellow with copperas, and
covering tho stones and rafters or tho
cellar with a thick coat Of T. In every
crevice where rat might tread we put
crystals Of tho copperss, and scattered
tie same in the corners oft floor The
result was perfect stampede OF rats
and mice. Since that time not foot
fall Of either rats or mice has been heard
about the house. Every spring a coat
OF the yellow wash IL given 20 the cellar.
as purifier, as we'll as rat oxtermina.
tor. and no typhoid, dyseniery, or fever
attacks the family. Many persons de-
liberately attract ell the rats in the
neighbOrhood by leaving fruits and veg
etables uncovered in the cellar and
sometimes even the sosp.scrsps are left
open for their regalement. Cover up
everything Satable in tue cellar and
pantry, and you will soon starye thsm
ont. These precautions, joined TO tue
service Of good cat. will prove az good
a rat cxterminator as the chemist can
provide. We never would allow rats TO
be poisoned in our dwelling they arc
so liable 20 die between the wal Is, and
produce much annoyance Exchange.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-07-11

MISTAKEN KISDNEss TO IlohsEs.--
Many drivers water their horses on tire
road as often as opportunity offers
The horse finally wants no more. but tho
driver wishes to make the water useful
to the animal and pours il on bis legs
lin order TO cool his feet But what is
tho result OF such sudden cooling and
wetting? The horse will be attacked
with Rheumatic pains and his thighs will
very soon become stiff. In consequence
thereof. instead Of refreshment, the an
imal has received torture, all done
with cool intentions.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-07-11

The New York Nstos says onion juice
will allay the pain Of mosquito bites
Most people will let EN- Itch.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-07-11

~ NN A MONTH guaranteed.
aE ES q Sl2 q day ~ home made
AEP 80 by the industrious -
Capital not requi red
We will start you. heu. women, boys and
girls make money faster at work for us than at
ANYTHING else. The work is light and pleasant,
.ui such anyone can 90 right AT. Those
sho are wise Who see this notice will send us
their addresses at once aud see for themselves.
cosby Outdi aud terms Zee. Now il the time
Those already NJ work Are laying mp large gums
% money. Address TRUE CO, Augusta,
Maine. June -, 1879.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-07-11

A GOOD WAY TO RENovATE OLD RAG.
CARPETs.-Old rag carpets can be paint
ed for dining room or kitchen wear
And they will last good many years.
have one | have nsed two years and 10
gets better. washed my carpet and
pasted thick cloth on the holes with
-four paste. lacking them with needle
and thread to hold them more firmly
Then I spread the carpet down where I
do not have to go Till it dries. paste
tho carpet with Hour paste. rubbing it
we'll with rag or brush. Then let /;
stand day or so to dry. when paint.
It requires two coats at first. letting it
get thoroughly dry before using. aud a
new coat after that whenever you think
it needs it. | wash my painted cafpet
with some kind OF milk in warm water,
or dishwater. This gives it glossy ap-
pearance and docs not spoil the paint
1 don't know exactly the amount it will
take, but think three gallons at least
for two coats on thirty yards Ee.