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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1882-10-20
Rouem on RArs.

Clears out rats. sice. ro@chs>. nis..
ants. besi-bnss sksaks. chipsnsnks. co
piers. l5s.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1882-10-20
Attention, IG'mcrs

] AN selling Different Brands of high Grade
l. Fertilizers this season, wig
j. Turner'S Ammuniatcd Phosphate !:
} >. Reese 4 Co. Dissoi. Bone Phos /:
Al'o. new brand Nob>9ue Guano;
The Rssin Sea Island Guano;
An" Parks & Cos Phospha,cs.
Please call md .xamne for Yourselves "a TO
quality @, gods and prices Tie Turner phos
phate Will be sold ar Cash only, ur Wheat
The otaer brands cash ard titns, am al n
agent Tor The Richmond Ch 'mpicn Gr,in and
Fer;iiizer Oriii--ibe only PueiiiFe Force Feed
Drili know at, and will he g, ID reasonable
Es> nc, also stllitg The Jouts Scales. Chain
Pumps. Expansion Rahhrr Buc,Set) aud the
cucumber Pump, Fish Bros. Wagons. Loui.
ook Boggies. am prepared TO give YOU
spltnlid Bargains. But l d (, not prupose 10
eel TO one maa any lower price than aao.hrr
for Ills would not be honest. unless the goods
are Different
VIII Ie pleased 70 have y Continuance OF nv
Old custom "ad great many new customers
this season,
Thankful Tor your pas. favors | earnestly
ASK yonr tutdre patronage
GEO. ". SiIUCKEY. A..ut
Ronney sept. /, 1892
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1882-10-20

In Patrick county, Va, where the
dearth of provisions recently excited
public attention, there was sold on the
l4Ih inst. at public auction 1882 a.
cres OF land, having on it several set
Elements and apple orchards, at about
. per acre. On the same day there
We're sold at auction eleven tracts of
land IN the same county, containing
respectively from sixty TO three hun.
u'cd acres, on several OF which there
arc settlements and orchards aud in.
uic"'lons OF IRON ore, the whole being
I "Do11 800 acres, at an average OF a,
bout one dollar per acre
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1882-10-20
A TEACHER.

Gen. B. i Butler, democratic can.
didate for governor Of Massachusetts.
opened his campaign in Boston on
Monday evening last with two speech
es one at Faneuil Hall and the 9TH
er at Music Hall. Both meetings we're
very large and Enthusiastic, and the
General was in fine condition. He
said It was the liver and harbor bill
and other kindred excessive appro-
priations Of the public money that
caused republican defeat in Ohio,
and he predicted a democratic tidal
wave at the November election.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1882-10-20

The democratic mass meeting al:
Fort Defiance, Augusta county, last
Thursday week, was attended by =
800 people, despite u heavy rain
Speeches were made by Judge If. G..
Allen. Hon J Randolph Tucker and
John Il. Harris, Coils. G. +. o Ferral
and James II. skinner, and others.
Demond u, and take 10 other iron
preparation except Brosu's Iron B.t.
tees u is hs best
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1882-10-20

With regard to the French harvest,
the Standards Paris correspondent
says that it turns out that although
the total quantity,namcly IL, 500. 900.
exceeds by more than nine million
hectolitrcs the production of an aver
age year, the quality is - far below
the average "A 20 mi IKE tie actual
value Of the yield less than that Of an
average year
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1882-10-20

The true autiiote 10 the tef cts 81 nias,ns 10
Hcstetier's Stomach Bitrere. This medicine III
one OF the most popular remedies OF an sge O
successful proprietary specifies and is 10 ion
mense demand wherever on this C,,iiaent 10
yer and ague txisis, A ~ih~g isssful three
times dav 10 The best possible I.r.psra,ive Tor
encounieriDg a m-inrious atmosphere r~guls-
ling tie liver, aud invigorAting the stom ,ch.
For sale by all Druggists and Dealers
generally.
October 6. 1882. ~.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1882-10-20
wEsTVA. UNIVERSITY.

The next Session Begins september
9Th. 1882. Ten Separate schools in
eluding school Of history md school - Eng.
iish Fall cO.Trse5 In Law and urdi. n %.
ieniing throughout tho session Enlarr .i IA.
dtiirs Tor stney Of PhTsich sciences AMI SCI.
enthc ARncnitufs-cOmplete tqgipped chem.
CO. is1Dr~o'y Thorough coGtses 10 A. Gent
aud Modern languages aud lis,ta,nfs T.,,
books ~ cost. Necessary sxpsnses Mt over
SiS =. For catalogues AID other lofoun,.
loo, ADDE'S
W. l.. WILSON, President.
AOrssntowu, West Va
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1882-10-20
~ OTicE.

4 LL persons ind-bted 10 the ,sta,s n m.
- tate Luther q n"vln rse hefsby f,g,if 1
To- ci'n- 20 sRfd aud 'sJ her isdVitsda. ), hy
'bF ls' ut lsi"''-r htu. Al ssr-.os h.yias
ei"trIS agsirs' said e-inic Will ,,r,-ti &C..
properly 'GihrO'icniet tor ptynslf.
mon \ "a GfNEVAN.
Adn'r. OF La,her UlnegAn. d.. g.
sept. :. lS5Z.-im.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-26
Dredging .eT OIstsra.

The oyster fishery in these localities
Is scarried on In two ways either by "t0ng
ing" or dredging" The first method,
being confined to small areas and TO
limited number of fisherman, and sus-
ceptible OF use but in shoal water, need
not be considered. The second
method Of taking the oyster il as fol-
lows: The implement used is called
dredge or scrape, and resembles a large
iron claw, the nails representing the
teeth Of the-'redge. TO the back a
this claw, or the dredge, is fastened .
bag Of iron meshwork, large enough TO
hold two or three bushels. When the
dredge is dragged along the bottom
the teeth or claws dig up the oysters
and ahells, which pass between them
and into the network behind. The
action is somewhat like that of a har-
row. The dredges vary greatly in size,
being from two 10 five feet across the
mouth, and of greater or less weight,
according to the depth Of the water in
which 1t is intended to use them. The
dredging vessels vary in size from FIVE
to thirty tons, and all use two drodges.
When on the oyster ground the dredges
are dropped, one from each side, and
sufficient amount Of line paid ont to in
sure the taking" Of the teeth [; the YES
sci is then kept under easy sail and at
moderate speed until the drelges are
full, that being indicated by the strain
on the dredging line and by other signs
known to the fishermen The instru-
ment is then hauled IN by means OF
small winch, the contents emptied on
the deck and the dredges put over
again. This is continued nntil the ves-
eel is near the edge Of the bed, when
the dredges are recovered, the vessel
put about, and dredging resumed in an
opposite course. While the dredges
are in the water the mud, sand, sponge,
grass or other debris brought up, are
separated from the oysters, and together
with all oysters unfit for market, thrown
back into the water. The limits Of the
dredging ground arc not accurately de-
fined, and the vessels frequently drag
large numbers of shells and oysters be-
yond the boundary Of the beds. The
dredge. especially when full, scts as
scrape and carries before it much that
would be collected in the network at
tachei TO it had that receptacle been
open. After "culling" the oysters, or
separating them from the old shells,
those shells arc thrown back again, aud
with them many young oysters.-Pop's-
Tar Science Monthly.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-26
An Unlntentional Thief.

A tourist was standing the other even
ing in one of the shsdowy arcales of
the Coliseum at Rome, when he was
somewhat brtsquely hustled by pass
ing figure. With q quick inssinci he
clapped his hand to his watch pocket.
His watch was gonei He darted after
the thief, who turned sharply round, at
the same time olutching 8 watch.
"Give mo that watch !" A dash-the
stolen property was recovered. The
startled robber disappeared and Tho gen.
uemAn vent home to boast of his ad-
venture and his prowess. What was
his CONSERVATION, on entering his bed.
rocm, 20 find his own watch, which he
had forgotten TO put on. staring him in
the face from the mantelpiecel lie
had been the thief, and ahe other
wretched man had stumbled over him
in the dark, and when overtaken ard
stopped was merely clutching his own
watch, which he had mot Tho nerve 10
rescue from tbe tourist. That tourist il
now known to an admiriug circle OF
friends IS the Bandit Of the Coliseum,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-26
Stuffed Kittens in Favor.

In Boston o lady has been quite e1-
tensively engaged in preparing kittens
for tbs art market. She is studying for
the medical profession, and while de-
irving profit from her present pursuit,
learns something from her work in pre-
pairing the little animals for Etufiing.
The first stuffed kitten that she saw
was imported from Italy, and as an ex-
pertinent she essayed the work. A
gentleman friend contrived machine
which chokes six kittens at once. and
he is so tender.hearted that he turns
his bead during their dying struggles.
The lady prefers to leave this part Of
the work TO others than herself. She
recently stated that a single firm had
purchased from her ISL stuffed kittens,
and that she had prepared over 500 in
all for the market. At times kittens
of desirable size become so scarce that
it is difficult TO fill orders without q
systematic canvass OF the cat populA.
ton Of the section in which she lives.
The favorite colors are Maltese, gray,
and black and white, but all colors ap-
pear to find admirers 1t is curious
business for lady, but it pays, and her
work is appreciated by those who are
in search Of pretty novelties.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-26
Through the "Holy Days.

Glad the light of Christmas comes,
Merry is tho Christmas feast,
Through thousand happy homos,
North aud South and West and East;
Blithe the song tho traveller sings,
Blithe tho wish tho revelor says.
Lifting hearts to happier things
Through the Christmas holidays.
Other dear desires wore ours,
Few fulfilled and many lost
Though we catch, in rarer hours,
That which we have longed for most;
Life hath found fuller measure,
Whom we tread forgotten ways,
In the sudden s.ros1 of pleasure,
Through the Christmas holidays.
In the future we shall see
Much to promise and forget
There are tendencies that be
Which we cannot fAshom yet;
Still a song the traveller sings,
Still a toast the reveler says,
Trifing with familiar things,
Through tho Christmas holidays.
Dora Goodais.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-26


ting in the Saginaw valley, the greatest
increase this year is in the Mississippi
valley.
a sanguine and imaginative writer
predicts almost incredible marvels
which electricity il expected 10 accom-
plish before the end OF the twentieth
century. Chops and steaks will be
cooked by the electric spark. The
fruits of tho earth will be multiplied
behind colored glass. Fruits and yege-
tables will be grown all the year round,
winter and summer, day and night. We
now take our air and water raw, and
through these two clements come all
disorders and contagious which afflict
humanity. In the future water will b
distilled and purified from all germs
of disease, while air, cleared OF
all noxious qualities, will be adj
mitted to glass-coyered streets and
dwellings. Houses and places Of bust
ness will be situated in immense in
closed edidces, the air of which will be
wholesome and delightful to tho sense
of smell. Summer and winter will be
abolished, as the temperature can be
controlled by artificial means, and all
parts Of the globe will become equally
inhabitable. Day will have no attrac-
tions over night, for the artificial lights
will be more pleasing than the sun.
The air will be nsvigated, and the
great cities be situated on beautiful hill
tops With the great motors shortly TO
be discovered, huge mountains can be
leveled, while the ice packs around
the two poles can be liquefied and made
nAvigable. Wild as this seems, it ia,
as the New York Hour suggests, scarcely
more 80 than the present marvels Of
gas and water, telegraphs and ocean
cables would have been to an English
man Of the time Of Queen Elizabeth.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-26

The great lumber-psoducing regions
of the Northwest are divided into three
distinct districts, known as the Missis.
sippi valley district, the Eastern Michi.
gan and Huron shore and the Lake
Michigan. The first named, embracing
tho territory drained by the Mississippi.
ST. Croix, Chippewa, Wisconsin and
other rivers produced last year 2,00O,.
O00, 900 feea Of lumber and o50, 900. 600
shingles. The second district, inc.uj-
ing the Green Bay shore, Cheboygan.
Manistee, Lndington, White lake,
Muskegon, Grand Haven ard Wolf
river, yield about The same amount,
while Eastern Michigan, taking in the
Saginaw valley and Huron shore, pro-
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-26

The fund for the monument TO Gar.
field at Cleveland may very likely reach
800, 600 in time. 1t is now about s72,-
GOO, Of which Ohio has given nearly
100000 and the rest of the Union about
$4,000; and of ohio's portion about
$4,000 was contributed by Cleveland.
Expectations are raised that the relics
constructed from the wood, cloth and
other material used around the cata-
falque will net handsome sum for the
building fund, to which the proceeds
are to be devoted. These relics have
lately appeared in several cities, includ-
ing New York, and are advertised for
sale, the authenticity of each memento
being duly certified.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-26
weight Of a Million Dollars.

In round numbers the following table
represents the weight Of million dol
ara in The coins named:
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-26

The Mail aud Express claims that
before the end of the next half century
New York city will be the best built
city in the world. The space Of Man
haitian island is 20 small that there is
no room for . poor structure perma-
nently. Land is too valuable for any
but buildings of tho first class. The
work Of reconstFucting the lower part
of the city has been begun on a grand
scale, and Is moving forward with rapid
strides. Besides the new barge Office.
the new produce exchange and other
fine buildings already completed, build.
ings planned or In course Of construc-
ton within FIVE minutes walk Of the
barge Office are to cost not less than
81, 600, 900. The structures now in
course of erection on the island will
cost s55, 600, 900.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-26

Governor Neal, of Idaho, says with
reference TO Mormonism that the gov
ernment must go right at IL now and
cut it ont by the roots. If not ii will
have TO be put down at the end olthe bay
onet. He says: Already they think
they can defy the United States, and
/ have seen a mob Of 10000 Mormons
in Utah march by the Federal court when
it was in session, and hoot in derision
Of its authority. I have seen the flag
borne covered with insulting notices.
and I have seen it dragged in the dirt.
We must meet this thing now or IL will
cost bloodshed to pu. it down"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-26

The San Antonia (Texas) Egpress re-
ports a remarkable mortality among
drove of sheep. Mr.. Sawyer, who is
large sheep-owner in Medina county,
drove a flock of $500 sheep out of
PleRsanton in apparently good con-
dition. Tho drove had hardly got
thirteen miles from town before 1915
died almost instantly. Whether they
were maliciously poisoned or not is a
question of doubt, but certainly the
vultures that devoured the carrion
dropped dead on the ground. Some
argue that the sheep fed on the deadly
SIENNA berry, but this is mere conjecture.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-26

When the late General Fitzpatrick was
in Chill during bis first term as United
States minister, Henry Meigs, the great
Peruvian railroad contractor, who.
while waiting to close his contract with
Peru, had become bankrupt, asked Kill
patrick to scrape together every cent he
had and lend ii to him. Against his
family's advice the United States min
lister drew sl,7OO from the bank. Dor.
rowed a hundred dollars to live on.
until his instAllment of sAlary was due.
A month later the contract with Meigs
was made and he sent Fitzpatrick a
check for $4,000. He also offered
him s25, 900 year as manager, but an
other American accepted while he
hesitated, and. as he said, made the
greatest mistake Of his life.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-26

A book with loose leaf should Be
bound over 10 keep Tie piece.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-26

"And TO think that, after ell, my un-
lucky mistake in burning Rose Daven-
ants invitation instead OF Agnes Les
ter's should have produced such delight
fnl results |" exclaimed Mrs. Chester
tho day after. "Four people made
happy for life by . ohance-a mere
chance7 But" she added, seriously, els
IL not something more than Just lucky
chance9"
eyes," exclaimed her brother, who
happened to overhear the remark - he
and Rose entered the room together; II
shall never believe in what the world
il pleased to call chance again. 1t
could have been nothing lea than a
kind Providence that prompted you 10
make such ircby mistake +
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-26

The American Palace hotel to be
erected on tho Victoria embankment of
the Thames in London, between the
river and the palace of Whitehall, is to
be nine stories high. accommodate
1900 guests, be managed by Leland, of
the Delevsn house, Albany, the walters
and barkeepers American, the capital
100000 or E4O0, 900. furnished by
Englishmen with whom the idea, suR-
gcsted by their liking hotels in this
country, originated. 1t will not be run
for American travellers exclusively, but
it is expected that Englishmen will
patronize it.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-26
TOPICS or THE DAY.

Henry Clay's grandson, Henry Clay,
who went ont with an Arctic expedition
a year ago and was grounded on the
icebergs by Howgate failure, concluded
to go mp aud find the pole himself, but
after travelling several days by dog
team, concluded that the pole is we'll
enough where IL is, and cane home.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-26

duced about 1,1OO.0OO.OO0 feet. Al
though there has been an unusual cut
ting in the Saginaw valley, the greatest
increase this year is in the Mississippi
valley.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1882-10-11
Blasting Coal with Compress
Lime.

Yesterday, August 10Th, . series Of
interesting experiments took place In
the workings Of the Wharnclifte Silk
stone C0llieries, near ShetIield, the
object being to test the new method
Of winning coal l,y the use Of COM
pr SEED lime. instead of blasting pow
der. The experiments, which were
witnessed by the officials Of this and
other cOll;erics, took place In the
Parkgate Seam. A hole about three
inches in diameter aud four feet dee,,
VAS drilled through TIE solid coil
and clt'aned ont, perforated! iron
tube was then inserted. and the lime
cartridge thrre inches long put in.
When the lime hal becl rumnied
home aud the hole made up, a force
pump was used to inject water into
the bottom Of the tube. Simulta-
ncously with the Injection Of the wa
ter the reading process began, and in
thirty minutes about ten tons Of coal
came down almost In an unbrOken
mass. Of the whole Of the fall, not
more than six per cent. Of the coal
was small, much smaller percentage
than under the old system. 1t Is AN
ticipated that compressed lime will
eventually supersede the use Of blast
ing powder, and thus revolutionixe
the system Of winning cOal.-L.OnelDm
Times.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1882-10-11
Star Route Bribery.

WASHINGTON, Oct. V.--FOrell,an
Dickson, Of the Star Route jury. has
sent the following communication IL
District Attorney COrkhill:
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6.-GeCrEe j.
COrkhiIl, ESQ., u. :. District AttOr-
ney: Dear Sir am informed that
you have been ordered by the Alto =
ney General to hand to II. II. Wells,
Esq, afiidayits fled by myself and
others in your Office, IN which certain,
persons are charged with having tried
to corrupt the jury in the Star Route
case. am also informed that you
have complied with this order. !
write for the purpose 1T protesting
against your action and that of the
Attorney General. Most serious
charges have been made against
agents of the Department of Justice
creatures of tie Attorney General
and nothing could lie more absurd
than to allow that Department IL
investigate these cilarg :. The At
tOrney General should lie unwilling
to investigate charges SO nearly touch
ing his official conduct: and the fl.
that he wishes to take cha, ge Of the
investigation is the best reason that
he should not. The investigation:
might with equal prOpriety be left
with the defendants, or their attOr-
Ee!S. or to the persons charged with
having offered brides, ar t. the jurors
suspected of having accepted them.
The investigation should lie made
under the direction of the court be-
fore whom, the case was tried and by
the Attorney for this district. 1t
should b.. rs open as day, and all par
ties should have, not only an OpltOrt,,-
nifty Of being heard. but Of hearing.
FUr one l demand that this investi-
CATION be taken out of interested
hands. am. sir, very respectfully
yours, lSignetl) WV. DICKSON.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1882-10-11
Blow Out the Light.

An exchange gives some hints and
oInlatiOn which, may I've useful, a.
follows: "Persons whose business
does not make It necessary for them
to be out late ut night would lie sur
prised In y nights walk to observe
the great number of residences In
which q lamp Is kept burning all
night. The practice IL in some cases
necessary on account of sickness In
the family. but 1t Is nevertheless very
hurtful. No matter how carefully
they may be attended, kerosene
lamps throw out q gas which IL p.,is.
onOlis. When q light Is left burning
the windows Of the room are usually
closed, because II lett open the light
would attract flies and mosquitoes.
The flame Of one lamp turned down
low requires more oxygen to keep It
burning than IL consumed BY two
adul, persons. The light FROM the
lamp b also injurious to the eyes, and
possibly to this fact may he traced
the constantly increasing prevalence
Of eye diseases. The best way is to
keep lamp ready to light In ca.e Of
emergency during the darkness, with
matches conveniently beside 1t. The
eyes need rest ~ well ~ the brain
and muscle and they need darkness
In which to lind It,"
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1882-10-11

LIVERPOOL, Oct. 1O.-ROberts,
Williams 4 TO-, timber merchants
and saw mi proprie.ors, will 20 in
to liquidation; liabilities, GlSO, OO0.
BERLIN, Oct. 1O.-Wiiiian,, the
youngest son If Bismarck. is raised
to the rank Of Government Counsel
lOr.
COLCMBUs. Ohio, Oct. lO.-The
weather is pleasant. Everything in
dictates large vote will he pulled at
the State election to-day.
LONDON, Oct. 1O.-North Stafford
shire csal mine owners accetled to
the application Of miners for an adj
vance of ten per cent. In wages.
Twenty thousand men were affected
by the decision.
ST. JOINS, n. H.. Oct. 18TH
steamer Neptune arrived ut Cane
Race this morning and took on board
the passengers Of the Herder. The
Neptune will return to st, job IL
and await the arrival Of the steamer
Gilbert, which will take the Herder's
passengers to Europe.