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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1883-05-11

The heating apparatus contract for
the Charleston, wv. Vn.) Court house
and Postolllce is awarded Bartlett, Hay.
ward & Co. of Baltimore, for S7.oiS.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1883-05-11

Fine lands in Putnam county, Florida.
worth SO an acre two years ago, are
now selling for S2J.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1883-05-11

The signal service station on Pixies
Peak is 1000 feet above the level Of
the sea. IL is constructed OF granite
laid in cement 20 resist the furious
storms.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1883-05-11
South Branch Inteillecncer.
William Harper. Editor.
Office Corner Main and Crosei Lave SIS.
RoMNEY, WEST VIRGINIA.
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TWO DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS ser
anunm or TWO DOLLARS II paid in advance.
No paper will he discontinued except o. the
option ofthe publisher ,untii all airearsges have
been settled.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING
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less, ONs DOLLAR AND Fvrr Cssrs for three
inser;ions-lsryer ones in the same proportion.
Each continuance 3f4 cents.
Quarterly, half yearly, and yearly advertise
meats inserted At liberal reduction on the above
Yearly advertisers disseminating duriog the
year will be charged regular rates.
No nd vertisement To be considered bj the month
or year unles: specified on the manuscript or pre-
,i,rsly agreed upon between the parties.
Resolutions Ot associations, comm unicAtions Of
limited interest, and notices Of deaths breeding
TxS LIsss will ~ charged fts cents per Nee
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1883-05-11

Several days ago Caleb Shachlcford.
aged 81, OF this state, was married TO
Miss Kelly Mcdonald, sge G3, Of Gull
pepper
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1883-05-11
ID r. T.. II WELT LEY

u Il. IL II W T. L l. r 7,
Physician and Surgeon, =
HFFERS his professional services 10 the pub-
lie Office. at McDowels brick store.
house, where he can he found, when not profes.
siorGiy enSaged, day or night.
Romnsy, Marck %. lss:3 If.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1883-05-11
Professional Lard,.
Dir. Il. w. DALEY,

Dir. II. w. Daley,
HAS removed to the house so long occspi
/ Ly the late Mrs Susan Jacob. OEce thv
occupied by the TAT. y. r. Lupton, where
he can lee found by those needing his services.
unless Professionally engaged elsewhere.
tomney: April 8, 1881.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1883-05-11

Colt breaking should begin at the
birth OF tho colt, because lac then in.
stincsisely shows hil fear or ,imility
Of man, which should then be compile.
tely djssipated..
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1883-05-11

Ungfound grain should he fed TO
fowls st night, because IL Is slowly di-
gcsted and ollie up the long interval he.
tween sunset and morning better than
soft food.
National Republican., 1883-02-15
QUICK WORK.
A Patent Attorneys House Robbed, tho
Thief Captured, and Goods Recovered In
n Few Hours.

Patent Attorneys House Robbed, tho
Thief Captured, and Goods Recovered In
Few Hours.
The residence Of De witt c. Allen, promi-
nent patent attorney of this city, at No 1904
II street northwest, was robbed yesterday by
n colored servant girl during the absence Of
the family in the Afternoon.
The girl, by name Georgia Walker had
only been in the house for about two weeks,
having been recommended by washerwoman
in whom Mrs. Allen had implicit confidence.
She secured about 5000 worth of iewery be-
longing to Mrs. Allen, and several dresses and
other articles of wcaringapparel the property
of Miss Jennie Chappell, sister of Mrs.
Aliens.
The neighbors saw the girl leaving with a
large bundle of goods about y. M, but did
not suspect anything wrong.
The case was reported to the police, and
Sergeant Teeplc and Officer ShanlSs were as
signed TO work it up. After Investigation
they learned that Georgianna Walker was tho
thief, and she was arrested at dance at Kings
hail. on Tenth street, near NJ She was taken
to the sixth precinct, when she confessed to
stealing the articles and told the officers
where they were TO be found. The officers
went to her home, in Majors alley, and re-
covered all of tho goods but the watch and
bracelets. Later in the evening Lieuts Greer
and Arnold went to a haunt of Georgianna's
in Swampoode and recovered the watch and
bracelets. The officers concerned deserve
some credit for the way in which the case was
worked up and the thief captured.
National Republican., 1883-02-15
The rrlnI Of Gcorrc NmIss.

STAUNToN, NAn Feb. 1i,-'rhe trial of
George Amiss for the murder of John Burner
commenced here to-day. Leila Lester, keeper
of the house where the tragedy occurred, tes-
titled that Amiss kicked open the door of IL
room where Burner and Fannie Lewis were
q scullle cnsucd and pistol was fired.
Fannie Lewis ran between the contestants,
and Amiss pushed her away. Burner came
out of the room, said he was shot, and witness
helped him to the hotel, At the close of the
examination OF the witness scene occurred
Owing to remark made by tho prosecuting
attorney MIR. White, senior counsel for the
defense, declared that he would quit the case
graspcd his hat, and in grcaj excitement left
the court room, The case was adjourned un-
til tomorrow, when ii is thought Mr.. White
will rcappgal.
National Republican., 1883-02-15
ARMY AM NAVY

The United States steamer Alaska has been mt
out OF commission at the Mare island hayy yard
The Swatara, which Is to go on a cruise TO the
West Indies, will be Inspected at Norfolk, Va TO.
day. $50 w.
The United States steamer Yantic has arrived at
Vera Cruz; all well on board. She expected TO
sail for Galveston.
Ihe United states steamer Ranger will be docked
AZ the Mare Island navy yard without DELAY and
her repairs VIII be pushed to completion.
Rear. Admial Cooper, commanding the North
Atlantic station, reports the Tennessee at St,
Ihomas jan. -, from Bassetere, 81. Chrlstophers
AZ the latter place the customary visits were ex.
eh9nged with the governor and other officials,
ana me reception OF the vessel was especially
cordial. All tie -four and most of the food con-
aimGd on the island comes from American ports
Lhe tennessee was 70 remain nt ST. Thomas until
Cruz '''''"
Comdr Wildcs, commanding the Yantc, reports
" ihe ,NuNy department, under date Of Belize,
British Honduras, Feb. ?, that he visited Great
Corn lsland, where large quantities of cocoa
nuts are raised for export, and banana cultivation
lS now being carried on Capt Wildes also Vis-
itfI itI MOSQUITO reservation, aud had an interview
WIN lhe authorities IN regard TO the kidnapping
OF Mosquito indians by Que Rawson Monaslerio, a
shnniu,di ana alleged citizen Of the United
clul report TO the State department.
Lieut. John S, Abbott, Master r. II. AIoIean
ana Enslgns y NJ. Potts and ". l. Chambers have
been ordered TO special duty IN the Navy depart
iI, IinetgI ~. II; nhsIey 70 lhe receiving ship
colorado Ensign Henry o. Gearing to duty at the
naval academy, first OF March Naval Cadet D. q.
GsAntuer to duty in the dpughtlng room bureau
steam engineering; Comdr 7. Il Harrington de.
Mehed lIom me naval academy, nineteenth In
slant ana ordered to command the Juniata NJ
Alexandria, Egypt, per steamer of twenty. first in
Slahli Passed Assistant Engineer j. Il bingham
from the coast survey steamer Hassler and ordered
TO dVy at me navy yar1 Mare Island, California T;
ASSISTANT Engineer T. Il. Warburlon from the
mare Island navy yard and ordered q The Hass.
leri Assistant Engineer f. C. Bieu from tho NIinn
department. 80 '''S -'"''
National Republican., 1883-02-15
ASHES AND RUINS.
Two Newspaper Offices Destroyed by Fire
Other Structures Ituined-The Losses.


Other Structures Huined-The Losses,
BUFFALO, N. Y, Feb. 4.-Early thism morn
ing fire broke out in the Weber block, a
brick building of four stories, next TO the
postoilicc. The fire originated in the top
floor, which was occupied by Hentz Bros,
jewellers, whose machinery and stock, valued
at $4,000, was destroyed insurance, $4,000.
The Sunday Times and other,tenants, including
n drug store and a restaurant were partially
burnt or damaged by water. The total dam
age will amount to $23,000 and is mostly
covered by insurance. Incendiarsm is sus-
pCctGd.
OGDENsBURG, N. Y, Feb. IA fire broke
out fhis morning at Z o'clock in the book
binding establishment of Robert Henderson,
in the upper story of tho Ogdcnsburg journal
and Republican building. The flames were
confined to the bindcry, but tho journal office
below was thoroughly soaked with water,
demonstrating the printing of the journal in
the Weekly 1dudnce office.
y NEW YORK, Feb. IA fire occurred to-
day in the laundry over the Union League
club. Half q dozen girls working there es-
capped to the street in safety. The damage was
small.
CLEVELAND ONO, Feb. 1l.-The stock in
J. q. Pctteo & Co.'s straw hat and bonnet
manuActory was destroyed by fire to-day.
The loss is not stated but is believed to be
large
STAMFORD. Conn, Feb. 14-Collender's
sovcn-story billiard factory was burned to the
ground tonight The total loss is estimated
at S225,O 900. The fire is still raging, and other
buildings in the immediate vicinity are in
danger. One hundred and twenty-five men
were employed in tho factory. The fire orig
mated in the varnish room, by spontaneous
combustion, mt lli5 p. m.
National Republican., 1883-02-15
PROBABLY A LIE ABOUT LANeTRY.
The Charge That Ho Claims 10 be the Fa-
ther or n Good Saying That was Old
Years Ago,

uher OF GOou snyng Ihnt was Olti
Years Ago.
Mrs. Lengtry's husband is queer sort Of a
m an" said Count Bozenta, Nine. Modjeskas hus-
band, TO knot Of friends at the Southern on sun.
day afternoon, after the wrestling match. "When
/ was last in London they were telling strange
story In the clubs about him, which was very
funny. Langtry owns some property In Ireland,
and appears that his agent wrote TO him, saying
that the tenants demanded lower rents, aud had
threatened TO resort to tho shotgun policy to secure
them. Mr. Langtry seized pen and paper and
wrote back as follows: Deal Slr-You may soy 10
never intimldate me? Queer consolation for The
agent, wasn't lt2"-SL LOuis Post. Dispatch.
Mr. Langtry may be very brilliant man,
but the above incident does credit rather TO
his aptness to make use of tho good things of
Others, than to his originality. Another Iiish
landlord, long years ago. expressed the sem
timont and in much more forcible language
than the husband of Mrs. Langtry has done.
Hon. Jero Black made n very clever applica-
tion of the story at tho time the electoral
commission bill was pending. II appears that
n friend of his, meeting him one day on the
avenue, asked If he couldn't bring some in.
fluence to bear on democratic members to pre-
vent them from passing the bill. The sage of
York pushed his wig about FIVE degrees fur.
ther over in northeast by north northeast
direction back of his left ear, and then, shak-
ing his head gravely, began TO explain, 81
don't think it can be prevented" said he. 81
have reasoned with about every democrat In
the house, and done my best to convince them
that they would surrender everything by
passing the measure, and it don't seem to do
any good. Most of them appear TO be con-
WINGED that am right, too, and they generally
admit tho force of the argument, but nva-
riably they wind up by sayingstheir constitu-
ents want to avoid all possibility of trouble,
and 1t would be the everlasting political death
of every one of them Co fail to heed this wish.
have got pretty tired of hearing this argu.
ment, and latterly have been telling them
the story of the Irish landlord who employed
an agent to collect his rents. This agent
went about his business, but soon
returned with the report that the tenants not
only refused to pay, but threatened to kill
him in case he persisted in his demands. "Go
back, said the landlord, "and tell these men
that they must pay and that their threats, as
against your life, have no terrors for me-"
1t seems that Mrs. Langtry's husband has
learned to tell the story, and is making rcp-
utation on IL.
National Republican., 1883-02-15
Police Court Notes,

Charles White, whose arrest while in the
act of robbing the ladies' dressing rooms of
the Theater Comique was mentioned in THE
REPUBLICAN,, was given thirty days in each
of two cases of petit larceny and committed
in default of $1,000 bail to answer to tho
charge of burglary. Appeals were noted in
the two cases of larceny.
Charles Robinson was sent to Jail for q
month for stealing mouth organ from boy
named VIM. Crowley.
Iephanah Lunsford was fined $5 for rais-
ing disturbance on the street.
Richard Burk crippled tramp, who
claimed to belong to Cincinnati, pleaded
guilty to n charge of vagrancy, but gave his
personal bonds to leave the city.
Miss Tiny Thelicl was fined $40 for steal
ing pair of slippers from Mrs. Lathorn, by
whom she was employed as dressmaker.
Thomas Jackson, n colored driver, was
charged by Maj. King with cruelty to his horse,
but the evidence failed to sustain the charge
and the case was dismissed
j.. j. Davis forfeited So on the charge of
wasting Potomac water in house No. 9l3 NJ
street northwest
National Republican., 1883-02-15
BY LAND AND SEA.
Death on the Rail collisions and Other
Accidcuts-Damnrc 10 sLI,Dlnp,


Accidcnts-Da Damage 60 shipping.
Los ANGELES, Cali, Feb. IA freight
train left the track near Sumner yesterday.
The fireman, A. w. Sproulc, was killed and
two other persons were bruised. Two engines
and six cars were wrecked and 81 lot of cattle
wcrc killed. water spout, which threw up
earth on the track, caused the ccidcnt.
AURORA, ILL, Feb. ll.--ln tho heavy fog
this morning two freight trains on the Chi
cago, burlington and Quincy railway coll
lided on u curve between Plano aud Sand
wick. Both engines and fifteen or twenty
cars were wrecked. An engineer, named
William Rogers, is probably dead beneath the
wreck. There arc no particulars yot regard
ing others. The operator at Sandwich is said
to be responsible for the accident
CINC1NNATr, Feb 1l.-Ihis evening col
lision occurred ON the Cincinnatic Northern
railway, q few miles from the city, between
Avondalc junction and ldlewild in which
John Roberts lculorcd was instantly killed (;
Isaac NJ. Knight, Russell II. Manning, and
Daniel Anderson were scriously, but not
fatally injured The latter is well known
merchant. Ono Of the trains colliding was
of the Cincinnati Eastern railway. The track
of the Cincinnati Eastern joins that of the
Cincinnati Northern at Avondale junction,
and the fault is plainly with the Cincinnati
Eastern. rs their train was wild, and had been
ordered to stop at Avoudalc junction, but pro-
cceding against orders, the collision occurred.
LONDON, Feb. 1.-two fishing smacks
have been lost ut Yarmouth, and their crews,
numbering fourteen persons We're drowned.
GLOUCESTER, Mass, Feb. li.-Fcars are en-
tertaincd for the safety of the schooner Willie
and Joyce, now twcnty-scvCn days out from
Fortune hay for Gloucester. Vessels which
left Newfoundland in her company arrived
here fortnight ago She had Il crew of seven
mon, part Of whom belonged in Gloucester.
The British steamer Rhcola from Cardiff
for New York, before reported returning is
leaking. Her crew refused to do duty. Her
hulwarks and stanchings have been dam
aged.
The German ship Frederick, from Bre.
man for New Orleans, has taken refuge mt
Plymouth. She has lost sails.
The British steamer HISTORIAN, at Gree
mock, from Portland lost ifty-siX head of
cattle ON the passage. Many Of the crew wero
frost bitten.
The tug which had been sent in search of
the British steamer Quebec, Capt. Gibson,
from Portland Jan. /, for Liverpool previ-
ouslyecportcd passed disabled has returned
to Queenstown. The tug failed TO find the
missing steamer, and await further orders.
She reports fearful weather outside.
National Republican., 1883-02-15
Beating II bartender.
Pcck's sun.


Probably in Chicago there is more business
done in working bartenders than anywhere
else, and when one of them gets beat every
body laughs at him. Opposite the criminal
court in Chicago is row Of saloons, and when
one bartender gets beat he stears the beat onto
tho rest. The other day fairly dressed man
came in and asked for drink. After disposing
of it, he leaned over the bar and conllden-
TALLY told the barkeeper that he had no
money, but he expected friend in from
Peoria at 3 o'clock, and would drop in and
pay. He was too respectable looking TO
thump, and so the bartender Just looked at
him in disgust, and he went out. A little af-
ter o'clock the man came in with a friend,
and with his thumb and finger in his vest
pocket, he said, smiling, 81 suppose you
thought l would not come round again"
The bartender smiled, and said Sir, / knew
you would come back. / can tell q gentle
man when / see one, aud | said to myself,
that gentleman is good for all he calls for"
The man thanked the barkeeper for his conf
dence, and said it was pleasant these days,
when there We're SO many beats around, to feel
that business men had not entirely lost conf
dence in everybody. Then he called for
drinks, and he and his friend took good,
square, everyday sort of full glasses, and alter
he had wiped his mouth aud asked what
brand of whisky that was and said they
would take one more, he said TO the barten-
der, came in to tell you that my friend
from Peoria did not arrive. i expect no will
National Republican., 1883-02-15
ST. VALENTINES DAY.
Increase Ina the business OF the City POST
Office Yesterday.


"NIr. Bell" said REPUBLICAN reporter to
the superintendent of the Washington city
delivery, chow is the valentine tradeT
Very large, and growing rapidly"
" Is this year much larger than last? And,
If so, by what percentageW
"It is much larger this than last year,
which, in its turn, was greater than 1881.
cannot tell you the percentage, but in 1879,
on the thirteenth of February, the receipts at
the office for stamps for local purposes were
about $50. Yesterday, Just four years after,
it was $201. To-day the receipts, judging
from present appearances, will exceed that
sum-"
"Can you tell which class of valentines is
in eScessW
"The sentimental, very largely. You can
tell, generally, the character Of the valentine
by its envelope. Judging from this the comic
ones are n very small fraction only of the
others. There are fewer comic ones this year
than last, fewer last year than in 1881, aud SO
on for several years back. AT this rate the
manufacturers Of comic valentines will soon
go out of the business"
'Iave your carriers been increased for to-
days extra wOrkW
ooh, no. The carriers have had large
amount of extra matter to handle, consider
ably over double the ordinary quantity, yet
they have been able to do their duty"
"The change of postmaster has not affected
the efficiency of the officer"
Not bit. Everything is moving as
smoothly under Mr.. Tullock as under his pre-
decessor, and in fact he has made some inn
provements that simplify and tighten the
labor Of the men,"
Inquiries put to the booksellers, and other
establishments where valentines arc sold,
elected tho information that the proportion
sold OF comic to sentimental ones was very
small, and growing smaller every year, Not
only the ratio of decrease is great, but the
actual falling off is prodigious, Even those
sold are generally less hideous than in years
gone by. The comic valentine will soon be
numbered among the things that were, and
let us hope with il will go the bad taste that
prompts to the sending.
National Republican., 1883-02-15
EAST WASHINGTON.

Thomas Nash, an insane white inmate oft
asylum, escaped from that place Monday
night, and since that time he has been wander
ing through the streets of East Washington
Sergeant Marks and Officer Barner overhauled
him at No. 200 First street northeast and
after considerable difficulty placed him in the
eighth precinct, and from there ho was con-
veyed to the asylum.
Mr.. Charles Wood, the East Washington
jeweler, was arrested last night on charge of
receiving stolen jewelry from boy. The case
will be heard in the police court this morning.
One of the recent applicants at the eighth
police station for work on the old canal was
colored man who claimed to be 03 years Of
age He said "Boss, can sling piclaxe an
shubbel yet"
The Washington Light Guards removed to
their new armory at odd Fellows hall, south
east, last evening. The company now NUM-
bers nearly fifty muskets.
A number Of East Washington ladies and
gentlemen propose to start lodge Of Iolan-
thes, new benevolent and social organiza-
tion, in a few days. Several lodges of the
order are In existence in Baltimore,
National Republican., 1883-02-15
FINANCIAL FAILURES.
A Number OF Firms Go ndcr--NVorIsmen
Thrown Ont OF Employment.

PITTsFIELD, Mass, Feb. 1I.-Wm. II. May
paper manufacturer in East Ice, has failed,
owing about S20,OOO principally to New York
parties. voluntary petition in insolvency
was filed.
READING, PA, Feb. 11.-Owing to extreme
dullness in trade in one of the Reading hard
ware company's foundrics, employing $50
hands, closed to-day until April. Ono hum
dred and fifty of the 75O hands employed at
the Philadelphia and Reading railway car
shops have also been indefinitely suspended; (;
and Wilson's spectacle factory and Ble Penn
Hardware company, employing together over
$50 hands have closed for the week.
PITTsBURG, Feb. H.-The failure last week
at Moundsville, w. Va, of the Kloman Iron
and Steel company has EMBARRASSED the firm
of Andrew kloman d bro, operating the
Superior Rail mill ut Allegheny City The mill
is running but meeting of the creditors is
called for Friday, thg'siXteenth instant. Tho
statement of assets, and liabilities have not
been made public
National Republican., 1883-02-15
THE GRAND DOG SHOW.
Large Number OF Entries OF Champion
Dogs Made.

Dogs Made.
The entries of champion English setter
dogs for the coming bench show are the
largest ever known to be made in any similar
show in the world. The dogs entered in this
class are: Leicester, Thunder, Plantagenet,
Don Juan, Prince, Emperor Fred, Foreman,
and Coin-all of the very best specimens, and
it Is safe to say such u galaxy of stars was
never seen before; champion English setter
bitches are Fairy ii, Petrol ii, Bellies Pride,
and Blue Belle; champion Gordon settlers,
Lady Gordon and Bob champion Irish setter
dogs, Biz, Berkeley, and Arlington; champion
Irish setter bitches Lady Glare and Juno !;
champion pointers, Sensation (not for compe-
titionl, Shot, Knickerbocker, Bravo, Donald,
and lie Guy; champion pointer bitches,
Dutchess and Water Lilly; champion field
spaniels, Benedict and Success; champion
cocker spaniels, Hornell and Flirt IL; cham
pion fox terrier dogs, Curate and Joker;
champion fox terrier bitches, Tussle and Gpp +,
champion collier dogs, Marcus, Guido and
Ayrshire Laddie; champion collier bitches,
Meg, Lass o. Lawrie, Flora, Jersey Lass I;
champion pugs, George, Roderick, and Ellie.
National Republican., 1883-02-15

board for few verbal changes. These have
been made and the report will probably be
transmitted to congress as soon as the secre-
tary returns TO this city. While the quos-
tion Of continuing the board until the return
of the other survivors of the Jeanette from
Siberia has not been acted upon by the Sec
rotary, 1t is pretty well understood that the
board will not be discharged until these men
have been examined in relation to the alleged
De Long-Collins difficulty which matter will
then be made the subject of supplemental
repOrt
National Republican., 1883-02-15
A Telegraph Union,

Mr., William Henry Smith, general agent
OF the press associations, was in the city yes
tcrday. He looks upon the consolidation of
the Western and Mutual Union managements
as highly advantageous move for the associ-
ations no represents He is informed that
the leases and other papers necessary TO n
transfer of the Mutual Union lines to the
Western Union company weTe signed and
passed before the injunction proceedings were
commenced to sCop tho consummation of tho
agreement.