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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-08-19

Ii crazy Democrat delivers himself
OF an insane u,terance, the. whole Dem.
ocratic patty is straightway held respon.
sible How would the Republicans
like 10 be collectively called 10 account
Tor Guiteau's crime P Especially, how
would the stalwarts like 10 shoulder
bis sins They should learn a lesson
OF forbearance toward political oppo-
ncnts by the charity that has been ex.
tended TO them in this instance. -Ler.
iHgton IateHigencer.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-08-19
Soutl. asrantlt 9ntsllissntrr.
ROMNEY. FRIDAY, AUG. 10, 1881.

CORN GoIsa UP.-The long -coniinu-
ed drouth In Illinois and in some sec
lions OF the adjacent States has caused
rapid advance in the price of corn.
The growing crop has already been Sc
riously injured, and unless i, is soon re .
freshcd by copious rains, the yield mus.
fall far below the average. At Chicago
on Friday last, corn for delivery in Sep
tember advanced from 57i TO 500 and
closed at 5ot. Wheat CLEO advanced 2
cents bushel.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-08-19
TERMS OF ADVERTISING {:

The rates Of advertising are, for an inch or
less, OSE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CESrs for three
inserions-lnrser ones ia the same proportion
Bach continuance 37b cents.
Quarterly, half yearly, aud yearly advertise.
meats inserted aliberal red uction on the above
Yearly ad7ertisers disseminating during the
year will be charged regular rates.
Reimbursement TO be considered by the month
or year Galess specified on the manuscript or pre-.
'iously agreed upon between the parties.
Resolutions OF associations, Communications of
limited interest, and notices OF deaths exceeding
TsS tISEs will be charged i've cents per line.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-08-19

with one end concealed In her dimpled
hand. Each gentleman eagerly drew
and compared lengths with his neigh.
bors. ami then they exclaimed in tone
OF disappointment, All alike!'
Certainly replied Rhoda, demurely.
How could be the partner of either OF
you when am already engaged for the
first game OF croquets'
The gentlemen took the joke good
naturally. aud went Off in quest OF 9th.
er partners.
That little coque.tel' mentally eiac-
nlated Mr. Rivers. i never noticed be-
fore that she was so much admired, she
seemed such shy little thing
But this gentleman was doomed 10
make several discoveries in the course
Of the day, one Of which was that he
folt certain unpleasant sensation In
tho region OF his heart when RhoLa's
smiles were showered too indiscrimi-
nately among her admirers, and that his
own attentions, hitherto carelessly be-
slowed. had deeper meaning than he
was himself conscious OF lie noticed
that his courtesies were now accepted
or declined with the same saucy indif.
ference which greeted her other adorers
lie wearied Of the day and rejoiccd when
he found himself once more seated i'm
his carriage, with Rhoda beside him,
their faces turned homeward.
WELL said Rhoda. this is the last
picnic OF the season! / shall 10 half
sorry to return TO the city and settle
down 10 propriety once more
That will not reGoire much exer-
IN nj spI har fri
ously, If you can return to ii as easily
as you left it,
VIVA, do you mean p demanded
Ehoda. half angrily.
Have you forgotten that you attempt.
ed 10 pick my pocket on the journey2
Obi laughed Rhoda. 1T was you
who were trying to rob me. only by
some legerdemain you managed To get
both hands into your own pocket before
You emerged into the light
/ But you really did steal something
from me, Rhoda. I was unconscious of
1t at the time. but | have discovered my
loss since. Give .me an equivalent for
1T, aud will promise not To make the
theft public Then he added, more Sc.
riously, You cannot want two hearts :
A ssucy reply rose To Rhodas lips.
but something in that earnest gaze put
it TO flight.
Il don't think you have been any
more honest than L. she faltered. Il
have missed
But the rest OF the sentence was lost
as her lips we're smothered with kisses.
Then you do love me, Rhoda, after
ali. thought you were Indifferent
And | thought that, after you had
stolen my heart, you had merely played
with it for a while, and then thrown it
away
Whom dill you first care for me,
darling
Il believe ii was when I first found
my hand in your pocket, although I
wished then that might never sec
you again
"A lew days moro ended Rhods's visit
10 BellevilIe hut she did not return
home alone. Mr.. Rivers declared il
woald be necessary for him to accom-
pany her to prevent her from making
arrests on the cars. lie said that sue
bad taken him prisoner at their frs,
meeting, and had had him i'll chainseyer
since.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-08-19

Miss Grundy.' writing from Saratoga
TO the Washington Star, mentions one
lady there who has three hundred dress
e., and maids TO care Tor them. Her
ioilcttes, worn only once each, are chang.
cd thrice a day. u would be a little
hard on her II the season should last q
hundred and one days. she would have
to grin and bare il, we suppose.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-08-19

People who happen to get hold OF any
gold coins should remember that il any
Of them are slightly worn five cents for
every grain less than the standard
weight is the loss they sustain on them.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-08-19

Paper betting is used with success in
tue machinery hall of an exhibition now
held in Japan. IL is said that the belt =
ing made OF paper has been tested, and
found TO be much stronger than that
made OF ordinary leather.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-08-19
Court Directory for 1861.

Circuit Court for Hampshire county frs,
tuesday IN March 4!h Tuesday in May aud 3rd
Tuesday in September.
County Court the Isl Tuesdays in January.
April AMI October, and the last Tuesday in july
Circuit Courts.
Hardy, 3rd Tuesday in March aud 9Th Tve,.
Day IA May, aud LIST Tuesday IN October.
Mineral. -, TUESDAY in Nay aud September
and i'h tuesday IL November
GrAhI, lst Tuesday in April and June an6 Sd
Tuesday 10 October
Fendtelon, 3rd Wednesday in April aud June
aid let Wednesday in November
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-08-19

From bis G. acres lot Mr.. JAMES n.
GalIaher cut twenty tons OF bsy-clover
and timothy mixed. lie isn't an agent
for any fertilizer company, but he'll
tell thoce who want TO know how he
did it. Pretty good amateur farming,
NC should say CharEesiowr Free Pren.
4 ug. IS.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-08-19

The Mt. Airy, North Carolina, Post
says that Mr.. Henry q. Lewis. q young
scientist OF considerable celebrity, has
discovered tim ore i'll Surry county, the
only tin-ore found in the United States.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-08-19

Capt. EccLEs, of the Wheeling Fire
Department sues the Register for defa-
nation, and names his damages at fic-
teen thousand dollars. lrc
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-08-19

Chris. Jennewine says that since he
caught 80 many catfish in Cheat with
sleeps liver. that that excellent bait Is
now on tLe rise. - Ayrgmio,ca lost.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-08-19

Sixteen sheep, belonging TO Mr. Geo.
Cockrill on the farm of James VI. Brown,
Esq, we're killed by stroke Of light
ming on Monday week.-B.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-08-19
Or. 9. "a. FUN oENggRC.

Graduate Of Bellevue Hospital Medical College
OF New York Class Of 1867 So
( MYERS his Medical and Surgical services TO
- 'he'peorle u Romney and lie surrounding
Country, night or dag
Can be found. whe1 mote professionally engq-
CESS Tie Office OF the late Or J " Snyder,
COR '' bis res.iyncc, IN The west snd Of sowu.
Homuey Jan 1S 1891 TT
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-08-19
South Branch Intelligencer.
william Harper, Editor.
OR:e, Corner Main and Grarel Lane SITS
RoMNEY. WEST VIRGINIA.
7 Z II NJ s :

TWO DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS per
annum-or TWO DOLLARS II paid in advance
No paper will be discontinued except at the
option oithe publisher, until all arrearages have
been settled
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-08-19

Recipe for Scratches i'm Horses. -
Take dog fenel or wild chamomile.
and make poulticc. Boil it until IL
is strong, take the straw ont. thicken
it with bran and apply while warm.
l always put away some for future
use. II has been used for rhenma.
tism aud proved to be a success.
A tlin coat Of varnish applied TO
straw mating will make IL much
more durable, and also keep il. look
ing fresh aud new. White varnisb
should be used on white mating.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-08-19

Matrimony. says a quaint writer. is o
Furnishing tree, and cradles are the fruit
baskets.
Man wants but little here below and
lie can get that quickest by advertis-
ing.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-08-19

A double-headed snake has been cap
tured in Lee county. Va. So says the
Clinch Valley Nc,os.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-08-19
DIR. L. u. WELFLEV.

HlUSjci0J1 and Surgeon,
( (FfGR- hia profjs5iona, services to the pub
= , iic Office the one occupied hy the lat,
r. N'ma"I r. Inr'or. where ne can be found
zion not professionally engaged, dag or night
Romney, FEB. II, ls5l.-If
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-08-19

TUE undersigned would respectfully in form
hsir.nr1s OF the county ofIamp shire. that
~ rrepHredto DO SuI'V ewing upopthe
'.'i'e'i notice. ONce-t5e one occupied by The
Dr. Lupton, Romney, Wsst Va
h'f.h 7G6 A MONROE
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-03-09

DEATH OF FERNANDO W GOD. Hon.
Fernando Wood, member OF Congress
from New York, who died at Hot
Springs, Arkansas, February 18th, was
born of Quaker parentage in the city
of Philadelphia, June II, 1872 his
father removed to New York in 1920,
where Mr. Wood has since resided
when 10 years Of age he commenced
business as shipping merchant, in
which he was entirely successful, re.
firing with an ample fortune in 1850
he was three times elected Mayor Of
New York, serving in that office dur.
ing the years 1855, sc, 81, 81 and 'G2.
He was earlier q member of the House
of Representatives than any other
member of the present House, having
served as such in the years 1S4l, 42
and '43 he was elected to the Twenty.
seventh, Thirty-eight, Fortleth, Forty.
first, Forty.second, Forty.third, Forty.
fourth, Forty.fflh and Forty.sixth Con.
gress as Tammany Democrat. Mr.
Wood had been suffering much during
the Winter from rheumatism, and q
month since went TO Hot Springs
hoping to be benefited by the cura
tive properties of the waters there
The Springs were of no benefit to him
and his physicians entertained nc
hopes OF his recovery from the begin
ning.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-03-09

As STRANGE AZ FIcTIoN The Phil.
adelphia Record says An attorney
of this city has undertaken the task Of
discovering the legal heirs to the half
million estate left by the late Rev. Geo,
II. Pool, who died Of smallpox on Long
Island, recently. Rev, Mr.. Pool came
to this city in 1876. and preached in
several Methodist churches, after.
ward connecting himselfwith the Pres.
bytcrian denomination, when he was
made pastor Of the Fourth church.
lie then boarded on South Thirteenth
street, where he remained until he lclt
the city In this city are books and
papers belonging to him. Among the
papers are copies Of deeds to lands in
Cook county, Ill.,; Albion, Mich to
lands in Missouri and other Western
States, and letters relating to the same,
He also owned u cottage at Sea Grove,
N. J.. building lots in Chicago and in
Patterson, N. j. coal lands in Penn.
sylvania and u gold mine in North
Carolina. At the time OF his death he
was engaged IN a law suit for lands es.
timatod at $4,000, and suit in equity
for a patent right in which $50, 900 are
involved, Mr. Pool was one of those
exceedingly retlcent men who would
never speak of his family affairs and
there is an Impression that Pool was
au assumed name"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-03-09

I'm New ApPoRrIoNMENT.- The
bill passed by Congress provides for
3l9 members, AN increase of 26 over
the present membership, and gives 10
now members each to the North and
to the South This will make pretty
large House, and that It may be even
larger the second section of the bill
provides that the Representatives Of
States admitted to tho Union hereafter
are TO bo in addition to this number.
II the House could be considered a
training school for statesmen thcre
might be some reason in paying so
many men for going TO Washington
and looking on while a few do the work
Of Legislation. That is about the way
It is now, and under the present bill, If
it becomes a law, It will be more So.
Adding to the numbers of the House
by no means adds TO its wisdom or
effectiveness. Heretofore Pennsylva.
MIA has had but 27 members, but under
the new apportionment we will be en-.
titled to 2s, gaining one member. The
States OF Maine, New Hampshire and
Vermont lose one each. This is yisi.
bic sign Of decay in New England.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-03-09

How NoBLE.-We notice how senti.
mentally the organs in the Grow. Bayne
districts rejoice over the election Of
Senator Mitchell, and assume il TO be
victory over the Cameron Oliver
Beaver faction No "kickers" were
ever more handsomely deceived, and
the member Of the Legislature who
lacks the brains to see the sell, should
resign his seat and 90 home, and cover
the balance Of bis salary back into the
Treasury. The Radical Legislator
must be very stupid if he does not
know that all the difference there was
in the nomination of Oliver and Mitch
ell is, that the former was nominated
in Senator Cameron's parlor at Harris.
burg, and the latter in his parlor at
Washington. IT, however, the "loyal
millions" of Pennsylvania are satisfied
with such"cheap John" lodges, we will
not complain, except so far as the acts
of the parent may in after.Iifc reflect
upon the child Tho sell is too cheap to
be initiated by the offspring.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-03-09

Don't PRoHmIT.--We notice that
Senator Plumb, of Kansas, is not salts
fed with the prohibtory experiment
in his own State The wicked Kan
sans 90 to Missouri and fll themselves
and their canteens with Intoxicating
fluids. lie proposes TO put an end to
this sort Of inter. State traffic by an
amendment to the Federal Constitu.
tion, prohibiting the manufacture, sale
and importation of all Intoxicating
liquors, except for scientific, medical
and mechanical purposes This saving
clause is a little like the old farmer
who built a very high fence around hi:
turnip patch for the purpose of keep
ing the boys out, and put in two pair
Of bars, and chalked on them "Boys
don't climb over this high fence yoU
might get your necks broken" The
old man soon discovered that the boys
utilized the bars and mounted the fence
and the turnips disappeared all th,
same. So, after tho Senator gets hii
amendment through, everybody il
Kansas will become scientific"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-03-09

Tue New CABINET. President Gar
field has ornamented his bureau with
the following statesmen, all, of course,
of the Radical persuasion:
james @. Blaine, Of Maine Secretary Of State
William Window, Of Minnesota, Secretary Of
the Treasury.
Wayne Macvsagh. Of Pernsylvani', Attorney
General.
Thomas L. James, Of New York, Postmaster
General
Samuel J, Krkwooj, Of Iowa, Secretary Of the
Interior.
Robert 4. Lincoln. Of Illinois, Secretary Of War
William H. Hunt Of Louisiana, Secretary Of Tho
Navy.
Messrs. Blaine, Window and Kirk
wood are now Senators from their re.
spective States; Mr., Macy cagh is q
prominent lawyer, and son,in.law Of
Simon Cameron; Mr.. James is Post.
master at New York Mr.. Lincoln is
a lawyer in Chicago, and don't amount
to much neither does Judge Hunt
Take Blaine and Macy Vesgh out Of the
Cabinet, it will be the weakest Cabi
net job ever put together James is
Conkling's man, and Lincoln is Lo.
gans, so as to keep boosting the
Grant "boomn for 1884, MacVeagh il
independent, while Blaine, Window
and Kirkwood aro Garfeldors and as
Hunts business is principally regula.
ted By the tide, it makes little differ,
enco what his views arc, except so far
as to keep his eye on that horrible
ghost-"a Solid South"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-03-09

VINO IS He when the new Sena.
tor was elected at Harrisburg on the
23d ult,, the inquiry was in almost
every ones mouth, "Who is John /.
Mitchellg Since that time-uide the
Cameron organs--he has not been dis
covered to be truly great and good
man, and just the kind Of man Cam.
eron would prefer as his associate in
the Senate. The great difficulty seems
to have been that Mr.. Mitchell was
dwarled, so to speak, by comparison
with the great scholars, orators and
statesmen, Oliver, Beaver and Bayne,
who had been previously prominently
named for the position. A mans great.
ness is usually measured by compari.
son with others, and no wonder Mr.
Mitchells light has not shone brightly
when placed in contrast with such pre-.
eminent talent.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-03-09

General Garfield Is said to be the most scholar
ly man elected to the Chief Magistraoy Of the
country in many years. He Is said to be also a
man Of great natural ability and insight, quick
to adjust himself to the circumstances by which
he finds himself uuounded.-Ciiatoa RspuJH.
can.
There's richness for you. We won,
der whether the editor in question
ever read the report of the Poland
Committee on the Credit Mobilier sub.
ject For Scholarly man to be
taken in by a Massachusetts shovel,
maker (Ames) and Chicago street.
grader (De Golycr) looks little thin
But that kind OF schooling may have
improved the mar, and he may make
an excellent President, although he is
in mighty bad company. We hope
President Garfield will bo an improve
ment on Congressman Garfield, and
that no Congressional Investigating
Committee will be necessary while hc
remains in the White House.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-03-09

A LIVELY Court SoENE.-Boyle,
prosecuting attorney, and Martin,
counsellor at law, were opposed on a
trial in st. Louis Police Court. Mar.
tin tried to prove by witness that
Boyle had offered to drop the prosecu.
tion for $40, whereat Boyle jumped to
his feet and applied several opprobrious
epithets to his adversary, among Others
that of "pig sticker." Martin retorted
by calling Boyle liar and scoundrel
and picked up and held aloft an ink
stand, .hecontcntsof which ran down bis
arm but he did not throw it, Boyle
encountered this by drawing a revolver
and aiming it at Martin, but he did not
shoot. For some moments there was
breathless suspense in the Court room
Then those IN range Of the inkstand
and revolver hastily sought safer
ground, while Deputy Sheriff leaped
upon Boyle, and without much resist.
ancc disarmed him. The Majesty OF
the Court vindicated itself by fininl
Martin $40 and sentencing Boyle tC
pay s25 and spend ten days in priso n
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-03-09

acknowledges last act is as
criminal as his first, per Sherman, Mrs.
jerks and Eliza Pinkston. He took
his seat as President although never
elected, and his last act, after receiv.
ing 100000 of the peoples hard earn.
ings, was to VETO the three per cent.
funding bill passed by Congress. The
efforts made by a Democratic Congress
was 70 reduce the enormous interest
on the Federal debt, to put us as a Ma.
tion on an equality with England, Ger.
many, France and Italy, as borrowers
of money. But now the high rates Of
interest will still continue until there
is a majority OF Democrats elected to
Congress. We suspect that Hayes had
1000 worth of six per cent. bonds
in his pocket when he wrote his veto.
There nro thousands of mon in the
penitentiary who have not committed
ten per cent Of the crime that Hayes
did
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-03-09

Too BAD.-The Washington Post
says lfthc new President is inclined
to be frank and candid, he will tell
Congress and the country that, with
all our seeming greatness, we occupy a
contemplate position in the family Of
nations that we have no pretense to
any power on the seas that we have
not a fort, a gun or ship OF war that
is Of any more power than the toy
forts, guns and ships which the children
play with. Before the Radical party
came into power our Naval vessels
wore found on every sea, and our mer-
chant ships sailed everywhere, and
next to England, we commanded the
respect of the world, as a commercial
and Naval moving people. Now, we
are unknown on the high seas. Our
rotten vessels being too frail TO make a
trim
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-03-09
THE VEW sENlTOR.


Tbo editor Of the Williamsport Sun,
who has been personally acquainted
with the new Senator for many years,
says:
In these days of political rivalry and
jealousy ii ia better to be dark horse
than prominent candidate. This as
sertion was pretty well ,ubslantiatcd
by the election fsongressman John /.
Mitchell Of this district to represent
Pennsylvania in the United States Sen.
ate for the next six years. Mr.. Mitchell
isa man who has not any great amount
of knowledge Of his own to spare for
the benefit Of the public, nor has he u
facility for expressing IN his language
the knowledge of others, consequently
he has slways had but little to say ia
the House Of Representatives. He has
been in fact sort of nonenity as tar
as any real benefit to this section of the
country is concerned. In truth, no has
been an accidental public man all along,
His first nomination for Congress was
brought about by the fight in this
county between Theodore Hill and
Henry Johnson. Hill would have been
the nominee, but failed to carry his
own county and then turned round and
defeated johnson by nominating Mr..
Mitchell. The greatest good, or the
happiest result, of Mr.. Mitchelps elec.
tion, is the fact that both factions are
satisfied, The Cameronites, because
they feel that the Grow men have boen
whipped and the Grow men because
they think that the Camerons have
been threshed Mr. Mitchell will not
cause Mr. Donald Cameron to quake in
his boots for fear Of being overshadow.
cd, but will, in oil probability, prove
as acceptable to his colleague as a stick
Of candy would be to a small boy.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-03-09

RADICAL lMPUDENcE.-In the closing
hours of Congress, Hayes friends in
troduced q bill in the House amount
ing to $3.50 for the purpose o.
paying the MacVoagh Commission,
composed OF five Radical political cx
perts, who were sent TO New Orlean.
in 1876 by Stanley Matthews and hi,
brotherin.law, Hayes, to help John
Sherman, Eliza Plnkston, and Mrs
jerks, steal the Tilden Electors IN
Louisiana. Thoconspiratossuccee
and now want the people to pay the
bill. For sublime impudonco there j.
but one case equal to il on record
When the devil took our Savior on q
high mountain and offered to sell him
the whole world Il he would put him.
self under his jurisdiction.