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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-04-09

Coz. TOWNSEND WEST VIRGINIA.
We have just learned that our esteemed
friend. Col. George y. Townsend. late of
New York. has east his lot with the good
people of West Virginia. This STATE,
little known and less settled and devel-
oped, is in reality one of the richest ia
the Union in natural productions, espc. .
cially in valuable minerals and mines.
We understand that Col. Townsend is
the legal adviser of one or more railroad
companies there. Better selection could
not have been male. Well versed in
railroad law, Of analytical mind, OF keen
perception, quick execution, tircless en-
ergy, and immense administrative abili-
ty, he is just the man OF all others 10 d.
rect, create and deyelop--a sort of com
pound Keely motor.
But really Col. Townsend has struck
the right spot. anil his companies have
also struck the right man.
A hundred or two of like men scatter.
ed over the State, and soon she Will be
recognized as one Of the most promising
and prosperous States in the Union
Washington News Bureau.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-04-09
SYMPATHETIC DISEASES,

NJ s ylss 6 s reeay mus, 40, 30 overlooked ia
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-04-09
Grant or Tilden I?

1T will be 10 your Interest 70 drop me pos
Il tai card for circulars before bayina uachiu-
cry, 6c sell the following, all Of which I
warrant az cidimci, or no sale
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-04-09

lioEEIBLE FATE OF a GuOUL.-In-
diana furnishes the most horrible case
on record. Gordon Trues lale, hand.
some South Bender, had q desire to pro-
cure q collection OF human skulls, being
an amateur phrenologist lie dug
down into the grave of Sarah Platts, cut
the flesh around The neck, ani placing
his foot on the breast OF the corpse,
wrenched the head Off by main force.
He disjointed and threw away the lower
jaw. lie poisoned his nose with some
of the matter from the corpse. and his
head swollol up until missions had TO
be male in his nose and forehead to
prevent the skin from busting. His
eyes actually decaycd and became sight.
less, AMI the odor was 50 horrible that
attendants were at first obliged to flee
from the house and afterwards handle
him with gloves. He confessed his
crime AMI died in awful agony. As
soon rs the breath left tho body il was
placed in the coffin, but It swelIed so rs
70 burst off the lij, and the remains
were hurried TO The cemetery in the
night and buriod.-HayrAorn Gio5e
The Johns,own (Pa) T,iJme SAYS
thai orders haze been received et the
railroad machine shops in Altoona Tor
The building of cighty.ninc locomotives.
or these eleven arc Of class + two Of
class G, passenger locomotives. an,lra.
cite coal.burners; six Of class T.. Tor
the Richmond and Danylle road six
ty class |, Moloes, and ten class X.
passenger. Taken 10 connection with
the repairs TO locomotives, and The fill
ing Of the new orders, the mqcEincst and
other mechanics and loborcrs will he
kept fully employed tbo whole year.
a severe rain, hail and wiud s.orm
visited Wheeling, on last Sabbath after.
noon, resulting in the destruction Of
considerable property. The roof Of lbo
Riverside Nail Works was blown off,.
the stceplc Of the Third Presbyterian
Church was blown down, ard three
story frame addition Of Bcltz's carri-
age factory was totally destroyed a
lumber, Of minor losses orc also re-
ported No lives lost
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-04-09
f OR S A LIE
GOOD SECONDHAND
E N o. q "a r. g .
Boilers and Machinery.

One a. Force Griffith & Wedge Por-
table Engine Crnlar Saw MIL, 81. 500 co
One 20 Horse Griffith z Wedge Por-
table Engine 4 Circular Say Mil, I,4oo co
One Ball Williams Double Surface
Planning and Matching Machine, 500 90
One Power & Tainted Single Surface
Flaming and Matchipe Machine 400 90
One Rogers Foot MOTiicing Machine,
(ncu5 50 CO
One Iron Frame Swing Cutoff saw
new 40 90
one Diss,on's DonOis GeaFed Saw
GUNNER. Is o.
wita Governor, 500 90
Oue Is Horse Stationary Engine,
with Governor. 500 90
One 5 Horse Stationary Engine.
Boiler aud Fixtures, 200 Or
and Fixtures. 500 90
Ore 20 Horse Dempfel Flue Boiler
and Fixtures, 40 90
One 25 Horse rempfel Flue Boiler
snd Fixtures 400 90
Ore pair % horse Cylinder Boilers,
Froai end eooassiioas. 500 co
One 45 Turbfne Water Wheel, wish
Gearing and sharing, 400 o.
.lso lot of Eogiues Boilers Wood work
ing Machinery, Pulleys, Shsfiing, Beliing. Cir
culsr Saws. &c, &c
Address,
w. w. McKAIG & SON,
Cumberland, Nd
April Q, 1ss0.-4w.
Sas- Can Get Low Frcights.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-04-09

Affections of inc Eye. Ear. Throat I.arss srt nr,-.
ehisi iuccs Ehica N m.ry eSscs accompany scsS.s
ef Tho mucous membrane - tie ceusc OF an ,s
properly ind tAc tn1 scnce os the L ApCNI eng
rcricet Freedom fsoas ;hem Cannot DC reasoaaby -.
10 IS but three ycnrs sirrn sANFOrD-s RAut..,.
line v !, nss fonad iis way roe iAe 90 California All
Glars 90 be- tho most facccssft prcfsr.'tNn ~ ~.
thorough treat ,ht 81 atsrr evcr csisu nou,,. 1
fact VIII Ia deemed OF more ir1n0rfcsre wie . ~
sa"icd with the t,ntcincnt that rhia I'VE wears owe,
20 olIcrCnt remedies for Cattrrii lave i,.~- ~
esir. and tc-day, win one twn grcrriios fses..
names cannot DO recalled by tha bcsaf5sired s,e
Giet. Advertising slccrrt in forcing -. Ssih
but, unless Tho remedy rcs~rs- undOuhtcd rn-r,ec
mcritcd Vbscrrlty. - Nv
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-04-09

Each package 81 s.lNroEDs RADICAL CUTE cs,.
ttins lr. Sanfords Improved Inhaag Irhr NJ, ~
u,Tccticns for iis rsc n al cases l1icc ti sim
III nosssnle ard i:s crkstts and a.alcrs rous
Ter, General Agents and Wholesale DrngEst. Boston
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-11
brooklyn Eagle.l

Al00Oo U14O ASCO0SOI1OS.
els this the barroom?" asked strapping
looking fellow in coonskin cap and a butter
nut suit as he eyed the piles of glasses and
glittering bottles.
Certainly, sir; what'll you have, sir?' an.
swered and inquired the white aproned atten.
dant.
81 reckon not" responded coon skin, glanc-
ing around suspiciously "Where's the bar
rels you sit on?"
"We keep the barrels in the cellar"
"Where's the gang sittin' around the stove
nd ready to waltz up at the sight of coin?"
"We don't allow any sitting around here.
When gentleman drinks he goes out"
Where's the man with his eye gouged
out?' demanded coon skin in whisper.
"We don't have such parties here. Can !
do anything for you?"
"Ain't ye got any odd noses somewheres?''
asked the visitor with a worried expression.
mo, we haven't" responded the barkeeper
firmly.
in directly?" interrogated coon skin after a
short pause.
"Don't know any such man. If you want
antlling, ask for it''
"But the fellow who shoots the glass out of
your mouth without spilling the plsen; where
might he be?'
Perhaps you'd better go away from here.
think you'd better get out"
"Say them words again, pardner. That
sounds like it, That's NATURAL
Get out, or I'll throw you out"
"Oh, now you're whisperin', stranger! Sing
1t over to me! Club me- once or twice. Put a
bullet through this nigh lung! Put a skewer
through that left kidney Of mine. You're a
shoutin' now. Gimme some judgment SUM-
rise. Talk to me again. Why didn't you de-
clare yourself at once, pardner? Why did ye
hold back? Throw me the tan bark"
And he poured out an allopathic dose and
downed it, paid for it and walked off.
A Montana man can't enjoy his whisky in a
barroom that doesn't in some way remind him
of home,
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-11
THE PRESS.
BATH LOCALS.
Through the Snow Drifts.
FRIDAY, Dec. 10.

FRIDAY, Dec. 10.
The swedenborgians will have dance at
Music Hall on Christmas eve.
Mr. McRitche purser of the Tallapoosa, U.
8. N, was in town yesterday.
The ship Marcia Greenleaf is having her
sails bent and leaves for New York the first of
next week.
The police ball last light was not so fally
attended as IL might have beeu had the tickets
been placed at lower figure.
Private German in Mnsic Hall Monday
night.
Last nights storm made fine sleighing.
The entertainment given by Helen Potter's
Pleiades at Columbia Hall last evening, the
first of the Phi Rho course, was success. The
hall was well filed and the programme proved
smooth and pleasant.
Rev. A. 8. Ladd of Portland will preach at
Beacon st. Church Sunday morning and at
Wesley Church Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. Camell, the stevedore, yesterday killed
a hog which weighed 626 pounds. He claims
that he has fed the hog on an average but one
quart of meal per day.
The fog horn doomed last night.
Yesterday was good day for smelt fishing.
Monroe is cutting up large number OF old
boilers for old junk.
d. S. Harris has purchased the promising
colt Gus.
Sparring exhibition at Columbian Hall Mon
day night
Dance at the engine house No. 2, s. F. E.,
this evening.
Mr.. Dan Pembroke oficiated acceptably as
floor manager at the police ball last evening.
The g. A. R. have published paper in the
interests of the fair called "The Advance
Guard"
Cutter, the sail maker, is busy as a bee. This
makes good showing for shipping.
At Geo. Smiths saloon is fine collection
of copper and silver coin.
DR.. g. w. Price is an artist as we'll as healer
of the sick.
In Farr & Pages are the prizes for the G.
A. r. ticket holders
Over 500 tickets for the G. A. R. entertain
ments have thus far been sold.
More snow this afternoon.
A boy named Campbell was severely cut by
broad axe while picking up chips at one of
the South End yards this morning.
Tradesmen generally claim that business the
past week has been better than during the
same time last year.
Mr.. Leroy Mitchell has move d back from
Boston to Bath
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-11
SCIENCE WINS!
ASplendid Surgical Operation-Successfu
Result and Wonderful Recovery.

SURGICAL OPERATIoN.-Th operation of litho-
tony removal of stone from the bladder, one of
the most severe and critical operations known to the
science of surgery, was successfully performed on
Tuesday upon Mr.. Henry H. Pitts merchant of
this city, by Dr. David Kennedy Several friends of
the patient witnessed the operation. Mr.. Pitts has
suffered several years from this difficulty, but it
was only week before the operation that he was
made aware of the real cause of his complaint.
REcovERY.-Mr. Henry H. Pitts has recovered
from the effects incident to the operation the clos
ing OF the wound being completed on the 18th day.
His general health is good-better than it has been
or years. while he is perfectly free from all those dis
tressng symptoms the disease with
which he suffered Had this and similar cases used
DR.. Kennedy's ''Favorite Remedy in the early
stages of the complaint the formation of stone would
have been prevented. "Favorite Remedy" also puri-
fes the blood cures Constipation of the Bowels, and
all those diseases and weaknesses peculiar to Fe-
males. This wonderful medicine is now for sale by
all our druggists 81. bottle
dec7 TTh&S1m&w1m
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-11
$500 Reward!

WE will pay the above reward for any case Of
Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia, Sick Headache, Indi-
geston, Constipation Costiveness we cannot cure
with Vests Vegetable Liver Pills, when the oi-
rections are strictly complied with. They are
purely Vegetable, and never fail to give satsfac-
pills, 25 cents. For sale by all druggists Beware
of counterfeits and limitations. The genuine manu-
factured only by JOHN @. WEST & CO., "The Pill
Makers" 181 g. 1873 W. Madison St., Chicago.
Free trial package sent by mail prepaid on receipt
of cent stamp, sep6deow&weow1y
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-11
SAM'L BUDD

I,1o1 Broadway, cor. 24th ST.,
New York City, invites atten-
ton to his superb assortment
ofgoods for gentlemen's wear
selected abroad specially for
hrst-class trade, and unequall-
edfor richness, style or beauty
Dress Shirts are Mr.. Budd's
specially. Customers pro-
nounce them the best made.
Special orders for goods
made here or in Europe
promptly attended to.
An established reputation OF
over twenty years guarantees
honorable dealing.
nov3O eod3mos
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-11
PROF. EDIS0N'S
P0LYF0R NJ .

After much persuasion, Prot. Edison has been
prevailed upon to give to the world his truly wonder
ul discovery for aeviating pain For years he suffer-
ed from neuralgia pains, unable to find any remedy
among the hundreds which he tried that would give
him permanent ease Finally he became con 5inced
that he must become his own physician and seek,
by experiments, for the desired relief. He had
taken all tho wsn known sadatives, which gave only
tempory relief and produced nervousness, loss of
appetite, &c. lie now sought for combination of
such remedies as would, by outacard application.
cure him of his distress and at the time not be
injurious to his system.
Trials and experiments followed this determine
tion until he at last produced compound which
by application, entirely subdued all pain and al
lowed his system to recuperate, and throw off the
disease
To his discovery Prof. Edison gave the name
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-11
European Ticket Office.

Cabin and Steerage Tickets by the
Cunard, Allan, Inman, White Star and
Auchor Lines of European Steamers
sailing weekly from Boston and New York For
further particulars call on or address
II. r. MCGOWAN, Bookseller,
no2 Asse CONGRESS- STREET, DIT
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-11
Wit and Wisdom.

"The nearer the Bohn the easier the trans
lation,' as the student remarked when he con-
cealed under his coat translation of Virgil
ere he departed for the recitation room.-Cin-
cinnati Saturday Night.
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-11

"Have you seen my daughters baby?" in
quired fond grandmother of friend. "Oh,
yes-but it is so small, so very small, was the
reply. "This was to be expected, for you
know, don't you. that she was attended by a
homeopathic doctor?" replied G. M with a
toss of her head.
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-11
Portland and Worcester Line.
PORTLAND & ROCHESTER, r. r.

WINTER ARRANGEMENT.
On and after Monday, Ocf. rs.
Eeesss.seesses $50, Passenger Trains will leave
EaI-Ns1.5Po ortIand at 7.2O n. M, and
1.S5 p. mn arriving at Worcester
at 2.15 p. m. and 7.3O p. m. Returning leave
Union Depot Worcester, at 7.3O a. IN. and II l5 a.
m, arriving at Portland at IL p. m. and 6.IO o.
m.
For Clinton Aver Junc., Fitchburx.
Nashua, Lowell, Windham, and Ep.
ping at 100 a. mn. and .2J p. m.
For Manchester, Concord and points North at
Las p. m.
For Rochester, springvnle, Alfred, Wat
erboro and Sac0 River.5.2O n. M, .2J
p. M, and (mixed) at 6.4J p. m. Returning
leave Rochester at (mixed) 6.45 q. m, 1l.O0
(mixedl $50 a. M, lilo p. m. and G. 10 p. m.
For GOrhaM, Saccarappa, Cumberland
Mills, Westbrook and Woodford,s.
at 5.2O n. M, l.25, $40 and (mixed) 6.4J
p. m.
The lao p. m. tt ain from Portland connects at
Aver unc. with u o0sac Tunnel Route for
the West and at Union Depot, Worcester, for
New York via Norwich Line, and all rail,
via springfic also with N. ". d N. Il. n,
X. wSteamer Maryland Route'O for PhiladeI.
phia, Baltimore, Washington, and the
the West.
Close connections made at Westbrook juno.
tioD with through trains of Me. Central r. R., and
at GrandTrunk Transfer, Portland, with trains
of Grand Trunk r. R.
Through tickets to all points South and West. at
Depot offices and at collins 3 Adams, No. 20 Ex-
change Street.
j. W. PETERS, Gen. Ticket Agent.
GEO. P. WE L, Supt ocf6dtf
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-11

Enter to Gen. Garfield his confidential ser
want, G. Washington. George.-"General
here's another of them there Office hunters a
comm, sahl Shall I set de trap?"-N. Y.
Com. Advertiser.
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-11
1,eibio Co. "a Cocoa. Reef Tonic.

"My patients derive marked and decided
benefit from it," says Prof. j. M. CARNocHAN
NJ. D., Prof. Surgery, New York Medical Col
lege.
For bad taste in the mouth bad breath, heart
burn, pains in the stomach and bowels, indi
gestion, constipation, fatulency. it is endorsed
by leading physicians
For biliousnesss, malaria, dyspepsia and de-
bility it is highly endorsed by the most emf
nent physicians
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-11
EVERGREEN CEMETERY.

SUPERINTENDENT's OFFICE, Nov. 13, 1880.
OWNERS of lots in Cemetery and parties having
~ lots in charge who desire special care of same
Tor the season of 1881 should notify the Superin-
lots should include dressing which must be placed
upon such lots before covered with snow
Per order of Trustees
PATRICK DUFFEY, Superintendent.
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-11
MIR. &. III. SMITH,

The representative Of ths Norsross Regulator Co.
may be seen for q few days at A. n NOYES Il
SONS, IL Exchange street. dss9 d8r-
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-11
To be Let.

On and after Oct. L, 1850, the
premises now occupied by F. D.
Bailey & Co., Nos IS & 81 Ex-
change st. Apply TO
HENRY DEERING,
No. 81 Exchange ST.
my27 diff
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-11
The Power of the Press.

In no way is the power of the press more
surely shown than in the universal knowledge
that has in less than year, been diffused
throughout fifty millions of people of the won
derful curative properties of that splendid
remedy Kidney Wort. And the people from
the Atlantic to the Pacific have shown theil
intelligence and their knowledge of what is in
the papers, by already making Kidney Wor
their household remedy for all diseases of the
kidneys, liver and bowels, Herald.
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-11

e. N. FRESHMAN & BROS,
Advertising Agents,
1855 W. FOURTH ST., CINCINNATI.
Estimates fur Send for Circular.
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-11
Eastern Railroad,
FALL and WINTER Schedule.
COMMENCING OCT. 18th, 1880.

Trains Leave Portland
"A. nm. Daily Might Express from Bangor) for
Saco, Biddeford Portsmouth, Newburyport, Sa-
lem, Lynn and Boston. special Pullman Sleep
ing Car will be ready for occupancy In Portland
at p. m. (Week days, and at
IL p. m. Sundays, and will be attached
to this train. Passengers have q nights rest
and arrive in Boston at $50 am. in season for
all morning trains South and West.
$40 N. nm. Daily except Sundays. For Boston and
way stations With parlor car arriving at 115 pm.
Loo p. mn. Daily except Sundays for Boston and
way stations, with parlor car, arriving at s. 80
p.m in season for Sound and Rail connections
South and West.
For Portland, leave Boston,
7.g0 a; M and 1880 and 100 p. M, arriving
In Portland al 1905, and IL D. M
The m. train runs daily
Throngh tickets TO all points South and
We-t at lowest rates at Depot Ticket Office Com
inercial street, j. NJ. French, Ticket Master and
at the Union Ticket ofice, K. A. waldron, Agt.,
40 Exchange street.
Pullman Car Tickets for seats and
aerihs sold at Depot Ticket Once.
LUCIUS TUTTI.E,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent
d. W. sANBORN, Master Transportation
oc1S dtf
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-11

Miss SAwyER's SALvE for 25 cents is the
hoe
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-11
TO LET.
TO Rent.

STORE corner Federal and India Sts Also rooms
- at No. ~ Federal St., bath room supplied
with rot and cold water. nov300tf
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-11

Nincompoopiana: Young Milkington Sop
ley "a follower of Postlethwaite' )-"A-you,
were not at the Cimabue Browns last night
Miss Diana?' Miss Diana (who does not like
Esthetes)-"No. Were you?" Sopley-"Oh
yes, indeed" Miss Diana-"And was it a
pleasant party?" Sopley-"Most consum-
mately sop Miss Diana-"And were you
very much admired?"-London Punch.
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-11

"What luck did you have fishing yesterday,
Breckenridge?'. asked Galveston gentleman
Of we'll known impecunious character who
owes everybody. "Splendid! While 1 was out
on the wharf twenty men with bills called at
my house to collect money ''-Galveston News.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-03
Fair Haven.

The Recent Loss of Oysters-Trying IO
 Save Some From the Wash.
 Saturday was busy time with the oyster growers of Fair Haven. Most of them were down on the beach with their gangs to the number of about 15O men trying to save what oysterd they could from the heavy sanding caused by the terrible storm Friday night. Oysters have not suffered to such an extent from the sand for great many years. The loss sustained by the Fair Haven dealers, as mentioned already, is quite extensive, being estimated at from $12, 900 to $20,0o0, and may exceed even that amount. It will be shared to some extent by every dealer in the place, but the ones occupying the ground the farthest out in the Sound will be the heaviest losers. In some places they were buried nearly foot deep and in such cases the oys- ters will prove total loss.
 The new singer-Miss Carrie Lake of New Haven-introduced into the First Congrega- tional church choir yesterday afternoon as supply, made 8 very favorable impression up on the congregation, all of whom were highly pleased with her efforts. Her voice is fine soprano and possesses much volume and pow CT. Sho sang at quite..a disadvantage yester- day, the voices in choir and the organ being unfamiliar to her, but withal she gave entire satisfaction, and the committee are to be con graduated upon securing so gifted singer.
 At the First church this evening the pro- proposed settlement of the pastor will be con- sidered.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-03
PresidenrIal Candidates

Paoh. the well known college photographer of New York; has just returned from Wash ington after weeks absence, having secured sittings of the leading statesmen there for the Messrs. Harpers. Through the kindness of Secretary John Sherman, Mir. Pach WAS rendered the use of the Government gallery connected with the Treasury department, on the grounds of the White House. Sittings were secured of the President and each of the members of the Cabinet, and the following Presidential dark horses, viz, Senators Bay ard Blaine, Thurman, Edmunds, Gen. Gar
 field, Senator David Davis, Judge Field, Sec retary John Sherman, Hamilton Fish and
 Gen. Hancock. An hour was agreed upon and appointed for each of the gentlemen. With one or two exceptions all the notables were on time. MT. Pach gives pleasant rem | iniseences of the sittings. Senator Thurman thought any picture would do, but Mr. Pach l explained that the Messrs. Harper use and | print direct from the negatives on wood | made for the special purpose. All the gentle men were invited into the dark room and given explanations of some of the photo graphers' state secrets. Senator Blaine re- mained two hours in the dark room and went so far as to attempt the development of the plate himself, but made an utter failure and declared it was not his sphere. He told an amusing story in his inimitable style and iu- variable success to the brother dignitaries who were present with him. With Senator. David | Davis in the dark room, little space was left | in which to swing around the circle Secre- l tary Sherman was the tallest man of the par | ty, quick as a flash and in haste to get away to keep another engagement. The President l and Cabinet sat also individually AS matter l of courtesy to MT. Pach, the studio being on
 the White House grounds, and the faces were taken just before or after their sessions for | managing the Ship of State.