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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-04-21
FOREIGN NOTES.

LONDON Tuesday, April 20. 1880.
The World says: The Queens health and spirits arc
unsatisfactory Her Majesty suffers almost constantly
from violent headaches.
The race for the Prince Of Wales Cup at the EPSON
Spring Meeting to-day was won by Lord WltOn'S Cradle;
Rngman was second The race for the Great Surrey
Handtcap was won by ID. Miners Magdalene; Zanonl
was second Tne Westminster Stakes were won by e. j.
Leievres Tristan, Fugitive second. No American norses
ran IN these races.
Tho inquiry by the Board Of Trade into the Tay Bridge
disaster was reOpened at Westminster yesterday for the
hearing of technical and scientific evidence. The proofs
supposed been found yesterday in support OF the
theory chief engineer ana protector OF the Drue
Sir Thomas Bouch that the train went on the track De-
fore the bridge Te will doubtless be examined here.
MONTREAL, Ont, April 20.-The Bank OF Montreal has
declared o dividend Of per cent for the half year.
ROME, April 2O.-A dispatch to the FdutHa from
IeChorn reports that signOr F1renZoDl. author or
pomphlet entitled "Gaubald, the Ungratcfu," has
been assassinatcd Several attaeks had before Deen
mado upon his life.
ST. PETERSBURG, April 2O.-The seml-ofical Bereg
publishes programme Of the Revolutionary Executive
Cnmmittee Tie publication OF this document by the
Bcre1 jnnugurates % new method, which the editor an-
nouces hc Intends pursue AGAINST the Revolutoniss
PARIS April 2O-In bis circular to tho French repre-
sentatlyes abroad explanatory OF his foreign policy,
Premier De Freycnet saws lie has wish 10 change the
Motley which has prevail ed fOr several years. ana WHEN
IL especially policy Of peace and c0nclllaliOn Inc
Senate and Chamber or Deputies VIII reasschole tCoy'
OTTAWA Ont, April 2O-In the latter part OF NOVem-
Der last men, who came TO this city Ostensoy Tor
the purpose OF buying horses for the United States mar
ket succeeded swndng the Bank OF Montreal out OF
e2 OOO nv means OF n forged draft on the Exchange
RonI 0f Nnw-YOrk Yesterday Chief Sherwood received
n from PhiluiClDha TO the elect tnat one OF
the swndlers, named Smith, had been arrested there
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FORELGN NEWS.
ENGLISH POLITICS.

THE PREMIERSHIP YET IN DoUBT--AN AUSTRIAN
VERY MUCH STIRRED UP-DEMERARA SUGARS.
LONDON, Tuesday, April 20, 1880.
The London correspondent Of The Manches-
ter Guardian Says "The Liberal leaders have not at
tempted to make any arrangement about the Premier
ship. They await the Queens summons. The Govern
ment not expected resign until after the middle OF
the week. The belief grows that the Right Hon. George
J. Goschen will succeed Lord Lytton VIoeIoy Of In
da."
The World announces that the Austrian Ambassador
to England Count RarolyI has determined TO resign II
Mr.. Gladstone becomes Premier.
Mr. Borthwlek. proprietor Of The Morning Post Is to
be knghted.
The London correspondent OF The Edinburgh Scotsman
says he understands that the meeting OF Parliament
tne Government will be asked TO give information con-
cernnG the charge which the Treasury Department st
Washington has preferred against Demeara planters,
namely, that they have employed colorinR matter to
dye darker the sugar made In that colony
After the Cabinet Council to-day Lord Beaconsneid
will 20 to Windsor and have an audience with the
Queen The Liberal leaders held conferences yesterday
Lord Harrington had an interview with Lord GRANVILLE
Mr. Gladstone Was visited by Lords Granville, HartnR-
tOn SebOrne and WOverton The leaders came TO geo
era understanding regarding the course 10 follow When
the Queens summons arrives.
At tho meeting or the PriVy Council yesterday Loro
John Manners Mr.. AsshetOn Cross and Sir STAFFORD
Norhcote invested with the Order OF the Bath and
was knighted and Mr. H. 8. EOrthcoe, membereect FOR
Exeter was created Companion Of the Bath.
The condition Of the Earl OF Scarborough s much inn
proved
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STAY OF PROCEEDINGS FOR GREENFIELD.
Utica, u. Y, April 2O.--Judge Merwln today
Greenfield, the wife murnerer
A NEWSPAPER TO BE SOLD
TOLEDO ONO, April 2O,-The Iofedo CoMmer1al I,
sold at private sae by the assignee james NJ
bFo"n' CROPS NOT BADLY HURT BY FROST.
AUGUSTA, Ga.. April 2O.-Ihe recent Irosts IN thls
section OF Georgia and In south Carolina nave hod Oeen 80
destructive rut and vegetables as was AZ hrst a'
tcipated -,,1 ~ DAMP SroCK
MONTREAL, April 2O.-Ihc Bank or MonTeal
stock fcl per cent to-day the announcement o. per
cent semi dividend the lowest ever declared Oy ha
institution.
THE crNcrNNATI WIDOWS, HOME FAIR.
CtNCTNNATI, April 20.-Ihe final renort OF tne
anarers OF the great recently held In Music Hail for the
benefit q The Wldows Home just made shows the net re-
'''p'' A CuINAMAN on THE sCAFFOLD
SAN FRANCISCO, April 20.-Ah Lee, q Chinaman
esch asserting his nnocenco and RtTibutng the murder
10 his cousin, who Ia now IN China.
BUCHOLZ AGAIN ON TRIAL.
RpIDGFpoRT Conn.,, April 20.-lhe new Bucholz
today The SSa esek gus O Inc asn snne
Hotel In NewYOrki ana several others
BASE BALL MATCH AT TROY.
Troy, N Y, April 20.-A match game OF base
ball was asI Batm0rS cub Il resulted in an
easy victory Tor the Troy Club By score OF II 10
A SUIT FOR FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS DAMAGES.
TRENToN, n. j.; April 2O-A suit Was begun 70.
wanna and western Railroad for the rscovery OF
THE MAY FESTIVAL CoNCERTa
CINCINNATI April 2O.-Ibe sale OF seats tor the
Nav festival began to at auction Th ehoee
$ seaate C receipts today were s7 1850
LARGE CASES COMPROMISED.
CHARLEsToN. s. G.. Anril 29;@Lhe cases against @
~ eo ton specuOns In York were not hoard to-day
the understanding IL that stationery nss oeen enected
ST6O.OO0 ~ ..... .. ~.
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OTHER DAMAGES IN MISSOURI.

MANY PARTS OF THE STATE SEVERELY VISITED
HALF OF LICKING DEsTRoYED-LosS OF LIFE
EVERYWHERE.
ST. LOUIS, April 20.-Tbe storm seems to
have extended very large part OF the state Great
destruction Of property aud loss otlre occurred within
n radius Of nfty miles OF Jefferson CITY. Tic house OF
Mr. Baker five miles from that city, was totally de-
stroycd aud the whole family swept away I'm It, njurlng
them severely. The house OF Mr.. George Spuhr was
totally wrecked the Sides and roof being lifted from tho
ground hocr leaving the family unhurt Tho house OF
Mr. Wade was blown down and carried q considerable
distance, and Joseph and Vlrgio Wado were injured.
Mrs. John Zimmerman. living Wade's. had her hip
crushed The farm building OF Mr.. Myers was torn to
pieces and Henry Eggers had his lex broken ana Mrs
Autweler badly hurt. EnOs Gordon was lliteu IN
the air aud carried distance, but was not injured
II IL reported that great damage ana lOss O Ie Oc
CURED az RussellvIlle. hrtyiYo miles southWest OF
j. crson CITY, In Morgan County, but nothing dcun
ttg has been received from there. , ,.
In Galloway County an immense amount OF uaWaGe
A report from Texas County says: The town OF Lick
Ia very badly up nearly oneat the placo DelhB
destroyed, but no details have been reoeivedI
AT Gray's Creek, four miles from Jefferson City log
house was blown into deep cut on the MISSOURI anu
Pacific Railroad ut this point, ana passenger uhin
rOm the West into It, The engine was thrown lntO
tue ditch aud the engineer, james mcCourS, auu Ine
fireman, James Murphy. were severely wUundeH; ,,..
special 70 The Republican from California, MOnleau
County, says that storm did great Injury 10 the prop
erty and killed and wounded number Of people III tne
southern part Of that county Tue storm nfst srncx %
the hit town Of BarTetsVile destroying almost every
house there there then passed down th9 Va9y koMtn
North Moreau demolshinG nearly all tho buildings IN
It's track The following Is partial list OK hSse Eno
Green, Reuben Routon, 9rs sc6aaer' JACK HeTgs
Harter Several others were killed. ana twenIy
and thirty wounded. but their names were not ascer
talned.
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suffered severely by the storm Of tho leh inst Alarse
portion Of the new building was unroofed and the
old university building used az q dormitory was
wrecked the western portion OF 1t being eveled 70 the
ground. The students just escaped in time Many OF
the budngsiu the city were badly damaged, ana minor
casualties are reported
The damage at Ell Pdso, Ill, win aggregate many
thousands Of dollars.
special from Janesvie Wis., says that fer ten miles
along the track of the evidences Of destruction OF
property which would take over ke10OOOO
to replace. Churches, dwelling houses barns fences,
Orchards etc., much damaged, and some persons
received dangerous injuries.
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WHY BERNHARDT FAILED.
NOT TIME ENOUGH ALLOWED FOR REHEARsA

NOT TINE ENOUGH ALLOWED FOR REHEARSALs-
ANOTHER VIEW OF THE MATTER.
PARIS, Tuesday, April 20, $780,
NJ. Perrin has summoned the Judicial Com
mtee Of the Theatre Frauoas to consider Sarah Bern
hardps breach OF contract Sarah Bernhardt charges
NJ Perrin with not having enough rehearsals for
LAventurierc" to which she ascr'bes her failure. In
her lSstss - II Perrin Sarah Bernhardt says: You
forced me TO play when I not ready. You allowed
me only eight rehesrsals the STAGE and the piece
was only rehearsed entire could not decide on
appearing before the public but positively required
1t ana what foreSsw happened. The result OF the per-
fOrmance surpassed my fOrebOdngs One critic asserted
that played the Vrginie Of" DAssommoir" instead Of
the DoId OE0rtnde Of EAventuriere."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-04-21
OCEAN TELEGRAPH CABLES.


The London correspondent of Tho liverpool
Courier says; The manufacture Of the Auglo-Anert-
can Company's new cable Is nearly completed 1t
will be laid by the old steamer Scotia The new French
Cable Company is now negotiating terms which tend
to the entire surrender or its position as an indepeD.
dent concern Mr.. John Pender and other members OF
tue English companies arc now in Paris conducting
the negotiations"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-04-21
SYRACUSE CONVENTION.
TILDEN NOMINATED FOB pREsIpEyr.

IILDEN NOMINATED FOR PRESlDENE 3s
NO COMPROMISE WITH RsvoLr-rHs ovRRruAns
OF THE KELLY CONVENTION DIsRE0ARDKD--THu
TRrENDs OF riLpKs IN ovsswHxExIxa xkyoH-
ITT-A PLATsoRM OF FRAUD
The friends of Mr.. Tilden we're in an over
whelmIng majority at the Convention at Syra-
euse yesterday, as was shown by vote taken
early in the session. The Fraud cry was
started in the opening speech Of Mr.. Faulkner,
was taken up by each succeeding speaker, and
formed tho burden of the resolutions which
were adopted at Q late hour last night. Many
members of the Convention were surprised By
resolution in the platform. inserted, it,s said,
after the friends OF Tilden had learned their
full strength, urging his nomination by the Gin
cinnaG Convention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-04-21
A FINE FISH SHOW.

BERLIN. Tuesday, April 20. 1880.
The International Fishery Exhibition in this
city was opened at IL o. by the Crown Prince
Frederick William. The ceremony was attended by
Prince Frederick Charles, nephew Of the Emperor.
members OF the Federal COincil, the ROichstag and
Diplomatic Corps. The exhibition Is complete n nearly
ali its details, and presents very hne appearance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-04-21
A POLYGLOT FETE AT THE VATICAN.
ROME, Tuesday, April 20, 1880.

A grand pathological fete, or polyglot.
Academy, was held at the Vatican on the 18th nst in
honor of the cxaaton to the throne Of Pope Leo KILL
The diplomatic body, nobility archbishops, etc. were
present The scholars of the Propaganda rected pOems
In ynine different languages, extolng the Pope.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-04-21
THE. KELLY CONVENTION.
rr rs IGNoREp BY THE TrLpEN MEN

ri is IGNORED By THE TTLDEN MEN.
uSsuccEssruL ovERTUREs FOR HARMoNY-DRLE-
GATES TO CINCINNATI AND PRESIDENTIAL ELEc-
TORS APPoINTEn-A SPEECH BY Mr.. KELLY
The Tammany Convention at Syracuse was
attended by delegates from tbree-fourths OF the
counties in the State. The Convention made
overtures to the Tilden Convention for har-
mony, but the latter body ignored the Shake
sneare Hall Convention. Presidential Electors
and delegates to Cincinnati were appointed,
and resolution supporting the two-thirds rule
was adopted. Mr.. Kelly was received with
great applause, and addressed the Convention
resolution calling upon the Democracy to de-
nounce the action Of the other Convention with
reftrence to the overtures for peace was re-
iecfed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-04-21
IN ILLINOIS AND WISCONSIN.

STATE UNIVERSITY SUFFERS INJURY-oVER
100000 OF DAMAGE NEAR JANEsvILLE
CHICAGO, April 20.-A special from Cham
paign Ill., to Ths Tines says that the State University
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and said that tho Republican party was due IN
good part to that movement. The present move
ment against Tiden, he said is just retribntion.
+. A. Lawrence, of Queens County, offered reso-
luton appealing TO the intelligence of the Democ-
racy of the State to condemn the contemptuous
spirit with which the Convention of Faulkner; Ap-
gar g. Co. had rejected the overtures OF this COh-
George Miller, Of Albany. thoroughly dep
recated the passage of this res%no TEo
resolution was undignifed, and unworthy OF
such BODY as this. He was tired of hearing OF
these controversies. Mr.. Mllers speech made q
strong impression on the Convention, and tue
resolution was laid upon the table by decided
majority. -, r-
ton adjourned sine die
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-04-21

THE PREMIERSHIP YET IN D0UBT-AN AUSTRIAN
VERY MUCH STIRRED UP-DEMERARA SUGARS.
InNnoN TnesdaY. Anrll 90, 1880.
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THE LOSS THAT town ABOUT 100
THE STORMS RAvAGE THREE STATES.
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TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

STAY OF PROCEEDINGS FOR GREENFIELD.
UTICA, y, Y, Auril 20--Jud0e Merwin to-day
yrantei a STAY OF proceedings in tue OF Nathan
irepn hrll. The wife muTnerer
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-02-20
Magnificent Watch
FOR 50 col

TINE most Beautiful Cheap Watch which the
Il Science and pauper labor Of Europe has
ever produced is the lannon's "GENEvA GEN
GOLDEN CHROSOMETER" 1t is not gold.
nor heavy gold plate" as n. Y. dealers claim
it to be, but is such an exact imitation that no
one but an expert can distinguish il from the
purest metal, except by chemical test They
are stamped lib H." will not tarnish under
two years, The movement Is Of the latest str,e.
OF the greatest accuracy, and each and every
purchaser receives our written eusrentee that
they will remain in perfect order with fair
usage Tor two years. They used extensive
ly on railroads aud steamboats, where accurnte
time 10 required. For all practical purposes
they are in every way equal to a solid Gold
Watch costing $3.50 tone hundred and City
dollars
These Watches are now being sold at .SSI2
each 10 n. I. and are quite a sacrifice at that
price. You have doubtless seen them adyertis-
cd in prominent papers at that hgure
BY special arrangements we are now closing
ont a large stock at prices just sufficient TO paw
import duties. freight. etc
@FOR ONLY 81 81 we will mail one OF
these Genuine GENEVA GEM WATCHES;
TO any address in the w. 5. This includes n
bandso me exact imitation gold chain Of nobby
pattei n. Ladies styles "GEM" Watches, very
beautiful with tasty linked neck chain at same
prices. Two watches and chains for S.. No
further discount no matter how man, YOU or
der. Sent g o. D. if desired and 81 is sent
TO insure express charges.
b. After this stock is exhausted we can
not furnish the same watches for less than sJ2.
and as the stock will be closed cut very soon.
you should lose no time in securing one.
ES Send any Atlanta friend 10 our flee to
examine the watches If you desire. Address.
MICHAEL & CO.,
Sole Southern Agents,
ATLANTA, GA
86> This is rare opportunity for Jewelers.
and Spectators.
tDon't fail to mention this paper whom or
dtring.) [Jan. % 1880. i'm.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-02-20
Fresh ArriraJ Of
Millinery
AND Straw GoODs.

'INHE undersigned has recently returned from
l. the East and has opened at the brick build
Tag formerly occupied by Mr.. Saml. J. Bowles,
which has been newly fitted up, a nice lot Of
choice Millinery Goods.
HATS, Trimmed and Untrimmed;
All kinds Of Trimming for Hats;
All " White Goods,
Such as Wash Nets, Illusions, &c. Also, gen.
eral variety Of Artificial Flowers, DC.
HOLIDAY GOODS.
In addition, have received u nice lot OF
Candies, Nuts. Toys, and various a,tcles for
holiday presents.
IL you wan; bargains, call early nj the Brick
Shop, opposite the Courthouse.
LOUISA HOUSER.
Romuey, June. G. 1879.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-02-20
To Farmers!

.fr
THE undersisnsd. hsviag permsnently ioca-
Il ted 10 Romney. offers for sale the follow
ing agricultural implements, &C.:
Steam Engines, portable and stationary. The
Celebrated Traction Farm Engine 70. / q
Cooper Co Pony Circular Sawmiiis. Thresh-
Ing Machines, Turbine Water Wheel, Mowers
ReaEers. Horse Hay and Grain Rakes, Lion
Center Draft Clover Huiiers. Grain Drills, Sui.
Ky Cultvators, Plows. Pan, Feed Mills, Cider
Cattle Scales. &c, &c.
Also. Agent for Hampshire, Mineral Il Hardy
Counties, for the Best Fertilizers on the market,
Pure Animal Matter, viz: Russell, Coe q Far
mers Choice. Also, nything in ray line Call
Tor and you shall be supplied promptly and on
the most reasonable terms. Terms TO suit Ii G
times and to meet competition.
Every implement warranted TO give saiisfsc-
ion. Give me call before purchasing else
where.
GEO. w. SHOCKEY, Agent.
H1-I am also Agent for the Peabody, Wheel.
ing. w. Va, Insurance Company.
Romney, May Is, lS79.-ly.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-02-20
It H H H o - -
Double Buggy.

NHE orpenheim Double Bragy, chsnresb,s
II in amoment by one motion Of the hand.
from neat handsome singie 10 n doubie seated
-FOUR passenger Bugsie. Boston Journal OF
CommtTce says: I'VE predict FOR this vaina.
- bic double buggy sn,e uneouaIed in The his
tory Of Carriage Improvements
sc'eatihc AmeSic1S" says "Sure IN time
!" TO suPerseis ALL other shifting Seats
Introduced by II II CarsIxadon.
OF heyser Mineral County Descriptive Circu-
airs q stio all.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-02-20

II tuuu YlAh. combiniaf sni srsrsfiug rnsry 7fisrs
n go rast sun 49, afsrg sdraata ~ rtfai Win
- fsllf lasHterrtrnt Isrrt rrofi dgifs pro rsaca
A.9qestasuis ~ 90 ~ sierra cl1eni.f sih CO.'S ~
lass s irrF 20 sfrsrf r sffef fssiirGa rfs~ H
LAf .4iflI = CO. q s.0t1 stf-et. $50 lais.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-02-20

An urchin, who begged a penny of an
old topper IN vain, rewarded him with
this advice: Don't you carry that nose
OF your,n near to 10 powder fac'try, or
they might play the hose on to yer"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-02-20
Ny PHILOSOPHY.
Z. n. RUSSELL

49,
Through life's mutations
-, Onward move,
And all gradations
Or fortune prove
To-day. in, sunlight
Tomorrow, shade,
] NICE. all cha3ges--
Or none afraid.
I take tue pleasure
So freely given.
' In toll or leisure,
Thanking Heaven.
Whateer the sorrow,
Wha,e.er the JOY,
K No care.I borrow
That shall annoy.
4 live for duty.
Yet always fnd
Flowers OF beauty
For heart and mind.
Whittier my pathway
Daily leads.
There's constant bounty
For daily needs.
Sometimes in sadness
walk alone
And then in gladnese
Forget TO moan.
The dark hours flying
Reveal the day.
The clouds but shallow
Tie burning ray.
Be mine the power
To cheer the sad.
The happy spirit
To make moro glad.
Oh that my words
And deeds could prove
TO my fellow mortals,
That God is Lowell
Still TO be faithful.
Gentle, true,
All that is noble
/ would pursue.
A grateful spirit
10 me be given,
And / shall inherit
A daily, heaven!
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-02-20

teE debility, Loss OF Memory. Indisposi,iou
70 Exer,ion or Business, Shortness It Breath
ELonb'ed win tho nehts of Disease, Dimness Of
vision, Pam in. tue Back. Chest, and lead.
bnsh o' Blood 10 the Head, Pale conference
u iteie symptoms are allowed 10 go on. very
itqseully EPi'eptir fits aud Consumption fol
low. " hen the constitution, becomes affected
II requires the aid o: IA invigoratfnv medicine
to suensthen and tone up the system hich
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-02-20
Helnsboid's Buchu
INVIGOIATEs THE STOMACH.

Ard siimsl-ies the torpid Liver. Bowels. snd
Kidney TO healthy action. 10 cleansing the
blood II ~ irnparihes. and impar;ihg new life
sud yig1r 70 tbe whole sysiem.
single trial will te quite scfficient to cor
vince be most besitatinz Of iis valuable rene.
disi qualities
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-02-20

!. Jones says it isn't the color of he,
hair that troubles him in choosing q
help-mate. The color of her money i.
what interests him vastly more.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-02-20

DOEsog, gAsr ~ A.R1KSS ~ "
Nov. q, lS79.--3 N.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-02-20
W.T. AND IIUn1oIs.

An Irishman was accused Of stealing
q handkerchief Of fellow traveller. but
the owner. on finding it, apologized to
Pat, and said tina. It was a mistake
"Arrah, my jewel rctorted Pat, .sit
was a two sided nistake--you took me
for q thaif. and J took you for !. gen.
t.cmau." ~
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-02-20

A new feature in business at thisFniace ;s
our &c. Counter, which we have Just open-
ed, where you will find many useful articles
that cannot be bought elsewhere for three,
times the money. ~ s1. I'D
We are also Agents for the celebrated
Excelsior Stove Works of Baltimore. and
can sell good Cook Stoves from $40 APP
Those who are in need Of Stoves will do
well to call and examine catalogue
Highest cash price paid for Oats, also for
Furs, Deer and sheep skins
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-02-20

we have concluded to close out our large
stock of winter Calicoes. and i'm order to do
SO we will, for the next thirty days, give rs
yards for one dollar, or 6 Id cts. per ward
We have also reduced prices of Sugar g.
Coffee; brown sugar as low as Sl-3 cts per ID.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-02-20

A little Oil City girl observed her mo-
ther measuring cloth by holding It UP to
her nose with one hand and reaching out
TO arms length with the other. She as.
sumed thoughtful aspect, and, after
cogitating moment, asked How can
you measure cloth that way? Can you
smell yard ~
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-02-20

ss Bargains in Beached and Brown Mus,ins
all kinds of DressG Goods:
= Table Linens n Towelin
CassImeres, CassneHs, James Kerseys
$" Boots and Shoes;
= Hats & Caps, both nd & Gentlemen.
All housekeeping Goods. )
I'D DO not delay purchasing
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-02-20

a little girl was asked by her mother.
on her return from church, how she
liked tie preacher. Didn't like him
~ ALL" was the reply. Why ask
ed her mother. Cause he preached
Till he made me sleepy, and then boiler.
cd so loud ho wouldn't let me go to
sleep
a smart American girl calls young
follow OF her acquaintance 'Honeysuc-.
klc, because he's always hanging over
the front fence.
"a movement in wool"-A "cOlored
brother" scratching his head.
Some doctors arc very disagTceable
creature, tclug always out Of patients.