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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-09-27
Catarrh Can't Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they can :
not reach the seat Of the disease. Catsrrh
is blood or constitutional disease, and in
order to cure il you have TO take internal
remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally. and acts directly On the blood and
mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure is
no quack medicine. 1t was prescribed BY
one Of the best ply sicians in this COUNTRY
for y ears, nd is reg ular prescription. IL
is composed of the best tonics known, com.
biued with the hes. blood puri hers, acting
directly on the mucous surfaces. The per.
feet combination of the two ingredients IS
what produces such wonderful results in
curing cstsrrh Send for testimonials free.
F. J. CHENEY b CO.. Prop Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists price 75c, Sep. l3-lm
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-09-27


SPLIN FIELD, Sept. 23.-Grace
school. Mr.. w. ID. Seaman teach
er, and larkcr school, Mr.. Tay.
Tor Johnson teacher, commenced
last Monday.
Our scbool in town will begin
October IL.
Mr. and Mrs. Fields, DR.. Grif.
nth and Miss Maggie Guthrie
have returned from Baltimore.
Rev +. L. Griffith p. reached an
excellent sermon OF Sunday. l,
Was plain and practical. Mrs.
Thomas Kuy kendall and children
spel.t list week with her parents
at Okonoko.
Misses Jennie and Mollie Park.
er and MIR. Lon McAlear weat 10
Cumberland today. Quite mum
Der, OF our people will attend the
Centennial there this week.
Mr.. r. p. Middleton drove to
Washington last week.
Major Bristor. of Martinsburo
was here last Thursday, and clos.
ed negotiations for the sale of Mr..
Hugh Simpsons large farm to
VIM. Monroe, of Fairmont. Mr..
Simpson is thinking Of moving to
Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Halves, who has been quite
unwell tor some time is Gonzales
cling, and is now visiting her
friends in the country.
X h. Guthrie returned from
the East last Friday, very much
improved in health and is now bu.
sy opening and marking his new
stock of goods.
Madam Rumor says we will
have a wedding before long. Can
you g uess who it will be?
Prof. j. j. Cornw ell was in
town Saturday. GUESS.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-09-27
Sw ept by the Tide of Popularit,

10 me topmost pinnacle OF success. Hos,e I
terra Stomach Bitters stands a shining proof
OF what genuine merit. backed by the living
force OF proven facts, can attain. The
North and South American ontinenis, Eu>
rope, Australia the West Indies Guatemala
and Mexico have all contribu'ed. wide pat
rouage and testimony of the m ost favora.
Die kind-but unsolicited-to swell the
reputation OF this sterling xemedy Among
the maladies for which the most convincing
public AMI professional testimony proves
that 1t Is benign curative, are chilis and
fever, bilious remiiient, dumb ague and
agu e cake, dyspepsia, liver complaint, ner-
vousness, debility, kidney and bladder COM
plants IL mitgates the iniimities of age,
hastens convalescence. has tendency TO
prevent Ill consequences from exposure and
exhaustion. Persons Of sedentary habits
and lahorious occupations will find II an
ever useiul tonic. Bep 6-;m
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-09-27
County News.

N. Il MmLs, Sept. 10 Farm
ers have been thrown back very
much by the rainy weather. w.
5. Alkire had about 100 bushels
OF buckwheat ruined by the wet
weather and others damaged
Dorie MoreIaud left Monday
for Romney where he will attend
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-09-27
Snow fell in tho! Alleganies Sunday
Electric Bitters.

This remedy Is becoming 30 we'll knc wn
and so popular as to need no special men
ton All who have used Electric Bitters sing
he same song of praise.-A purer medicinel
does not exist and it is guaranteed to do al
that Is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure
all diseases of the Liver aud Kidneys, will
remove Pimples. Boils. Salt Rheum and 9th.
er affections caused by impure blood. " i'll
drive Malaria from The system and prevent
as we'll as cure all Mslsrial fevers.-For cure
OF Headache, Constipation and Indigestion
try Electric Bi,ters-Entire satisfaction guar
anteed or money refunded Price so ceuts
and 81 per bottle at r. l.. Van Devanteri
drug Store,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-09-27
Are We to Have Another War :?

some political prophets aver that we
soaii- BE thst as IL may. the battle waged
by medical science against disease will never
cease unui we arr We at that ntopisn epoch
wnen the human family shall cease TO be
afiicted With bodily ailments One of the
most potent weapons which the srmory Of
medicine furnishes, is Hostetter's Stomach
bitters, which is of special utility as family
remedy, az II is adapted to the immediate re /.
lief and ultimate cure OF those disorders o
the stomatch, liver and bowels which are o
commone occurrence Indigestion, bill
iousnesss and constipation are inseparsble
companions, and these ailments are COM
pletely eradicated by the Bi,te,s. But the
remedial scope OF this superlatively wholei
stme and genial medicine takes 10 also ner
vous ailments, rheumatism and kidney
troubles: its action in these, as IN the other
o.2pl ANTS, being characterized by une.
ua!ed thoroughIess. Jan 4-ly.
TIE sugar trust denies the report
that IL has plecod a GIG OO0 00r
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-09-27

Holland is preparing to folio W the
example of nearly all other Europe.
an countries and levy q heavy duty
on American farm prophets in retail
alton for our tariff on her manufac :
lures. Thus is the American farmer
protected!
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-09-27
MA RRIED,

At Paw Paw, Sep. IL, 1899. by Rev. r
kolb, DR.. J. W. Shull, of this county, Il
Miss Margaret A Hiett, of Morgan co unity.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-09-27

Gen. Malone opened his campaign
in Virginia at Abingdon Monday.
He was opposed by Hon. Jno. w.
Da MEL.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-09-27

might well suppose that the celebration interesting event
had just begun Day after day. there steady business to
bis store al 49 Centre st. and will and busy while
hoe OF other dealers asleep or in
ude These facts weknown and are
full arguments favor dealing Mckee The reasons
for the superior esteem which this by the public are rot
difficult to find 1t is of the oldest,
hshed houses all this econ noted deang
Keeps othing but the best goods and sells the living profits
Mr. McKee's filed the largest beselected and
cheape stock of choice -
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-09-27

school. Misses May Hiett and
Marth, Edwards will start home
Monday, to Berkeley county.
They have been visiting in this
neighborhood since the co-opera-
ton. Mrs. Lucinda Wolford fell
from wagon and sprained her
arm very lady. DR.. j. w. Shull
was married to Miss Maggie nie,t
OF Paw Paw last Wednesday. -
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-09-27
THE MARKETS.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET !
Thureday. Sen 10 1880

I'll
Thursday. Sep. 10, 1889.
Cattle are so!d at these figures live weight
Hogs are sold at net weight, that is 40 Der
eht(generally) of from live weight. Sheen
are sold gross, that is live weight, o. moth.
ing off.
AT CALvERTON YARDS.
Prices Of Beef Cattle this week ranged AZ
follows: Best Beeves at4 90 S4l5 those
gea orally rated first quality, 3 STA 81 90.
medium or good fair quality 90 a So All
and ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and Cows
GOA So 81 per loo ibs.
VI the Cattle received 900 came from Penn
eylvania, 40 from Maryland, 1894 from
virginia, 2C5 from Ohio. 900 from Illino a
l22 from West Virginia, and 42s head from
Ny. Total receipts for the week were
$3.50 head against ,s79 last week, and :9Is
same period last year.
OF the offerings $50 head were sold TO Bal.
tmore butchers. 260 to country dealers and
30 to Eastern buyers. Total sales for
the week ] go head against 878 last week A
l245 bead same period last year.
SHEEP AND LAMBS There Is a small In
crease in the number of the receipts over
last week, and an improvement ia the gene
raj quality Of the offerings. There 10 A
fairly good trade reported for all kinds OF
good stock ct shade advance in prices
Good stock Sheep are Ia very good demand
We quote butchers Sheep at 2 a "A cents Der
ID. and extra at a cents per 10 gross, and
Lambs a. q cents per 10 gross. Stock
Sheep sell at 50 90 a 4 90 per head. Re
oeipis Of Sheep and Lambs this week, T..
253 head
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-09-27

Beware Of swindlers reddling
cheap pianos. A couple Of men
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-09-27
Ill "A R, I'D w A ne "

Cumberland which unusually complete and ELEGANT
and exceptionally fine respect the splendid Guns
ana sporting Goods exhibited There nothing that
cannot be had hereRepeang Rides Single Barrel
uzze and breech loading ShoGuns of American eigm
makes; Revolver Hunting Knives all kndo
Belts. Reoadng Tooa in Displayed for sale a.
prices that bring the nooe sports of field and
Of every Luntsr, be lie rich poor.
Especial attention gwen Farmers Hardware and those needing
anything in this line money calling addressing
JOHN A. NICK EE.
No 40. ST., Cumberland Md
ET Country orders promptly filed "'
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-09-27
Many Persons

Are broken down from oyerwork or household
cares Browns Iron Bitters
rebuilds the system, aids digestion, removes ex-
cess of bile and cures malaria. Get tho genuine
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-09-27
CLAREHONT STOCK YAKDs,l
HArrrnnnn O. m Nnnn

Arrivals Of Live Stock At Claremont Stock
Yards via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for
the week ended Sep. 22-2s3 cars, COO.
tanning 2449 Cattle, 1874 Calves, 2790 Sheep
and Lambs, 7, $50 Hogs, and ls Horses.
Shipments 10 New York, Pbiladelpbia &c
1882 Cattle, 10 Calves, ,22O Sheep and
Lambs, ,703Hogs, aud 10 Horses.
All Hogs and Sheep sold in these Yard =
are gross weight. Receipts lhis week 33l2
bead against zoos last week. Fair 10 good
Hogs sold At IS 10, and heavy ct 81 80 ;
roughs At 81 90 per 100 ibs.
Receipts Of Sheep 800 head, With sales At
At per lb. and Lambs from to 9
cents per ID
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-09-27

The sugar trust denies the report
that 1t has placed a Sl6,00O,0OC
m orr gage On It's property.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-09-27

Ex- President Cleveland has been
suggested az the succ ssor in Con
gress Of the late :. :. Cox.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-09-27
Fall Of 1889.
q q q
We have Just

reed large stock of Rubbers Of ali
kinds and our purpose is to be able to
tit everybody and at the very lowest
prices.
We would invite your attention to
our well selected line of Boots & shoes.
We carry the largest and best as
sOrtment of clothing and our prices are
lower than any other house in comfy.
Having the largest and most COM
plete stock of merchandise, we can as
sure you we can always offer you the
greatest inducements to deaf with us.
All kinds of pro-
duce taken in exchange
GOr,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-09-27
Ayers SarsapariIla,

Or. J. G. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Price 81; ak bottles, >s. Worth ss bottle.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-09-27

4. III. e.. Pancake.
ROmney, West Va.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-03

Dr.. J. B. Griswold has returned from
visit last.
Mrs. w. B. Tallman, Of "A Centre-st.,
Is visiting IN Missouri.
Mss Mary Heimbacher, Of Waterloo,
Ont, IS visiting at Dr.. DrOstes-
Mrs. f. W +. Carpenter is visiting
Mrs. +. W. Wthey. OF College-sve.
Mrs. Quine, of North Front-st., is on
her way west for e visit in California.
Mrs. G.. II. Allured, of Ionia, is visit
ing Rev. and Mrs. John Donnally, lG6
Jsmes-st.
Mrs. Ida Austin and Mrs. c. Snyder.
OF this city, have gone 10 Cincinnati for
a week visit.
Ar. and Mrs. Thomas F. Carroll have
taken up their quarters IT the Living
stone for the winter.
Miss MartIne, of Kenosha, Wis, is the
guest Of ner sister, Mrs. J. A. Gonzales,
az the Warwick, and Will remain
through the winter.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-03
TOWN TOPICS

Eee Arthur s PhiioFic's sz-0c cabinets.
Ths T. A :. Assoc atom held = reg s.
ul4r meeting yesterday aiteEnooa-
Mr.. A. Il. Everts has gone ~ Ch.cago
au business. She glll return sAllrd-y
TIE Dauxnsars u Keoex4A meet so-
u.ght IA Odl-se.lOss H4A ~ tbs iQHeE
1leek
Superintendent Watson s putt ng the
burned 0us telephone exchange lA
order a. 1rAld HAgel4-
Company B, GrAnl Rapids glarl,
viii ooeu the social .easoa WITH = hop
next wednesday evening.
John Vanierveen AID Clara Peggrem
we're married az the county clerk s
once yesterday by Justice Hydon.
Peag. II. bridge was closed 10 IN
tr4ftlc except foot p.ssse gers Yesterday
ulti the work u rep-llk4na . CON
pleted.
sidney Athr.dge aud P4tr,ck Hart
nett were arrested By Detectives smith
and Gates yesterday GA 5aso.cl)A VI
robbery.
The second street Methodist church
Eu give Ehel annual cnarch social
tbs evening, and pleasing musical
snd Literary program viii DC provided.
Mr. z Raven, prominent banker
OF owen sound, OItauO. = IN the city
fQr a few days Y.-iung Ms brother, A d..
A Raven. Of tne star Furniture Com
ptuy.
Iue monthly meeting OF those inter
estrd iu divine healing wIl be held
40 " bellal," Jl Baxtcr-st., az : 80 this
evening All Interested are invited 10
b. present.
Papers have been dled appealing the
ease ug }ll-. Nellie Porter IN which she
obtained $1,000 damages against the g..
q ~. NJ K. for inlur.e. received in
aI CHUNG front 4 tram AZ the Lake
oaJ.c crossing.
A new suit was commenced in the
superior court Yesterday by the Van
den B00gert brOtCers against William
Alden smith Tor tvesuass on the casc
upon prOta ses. They clam % be dam
aged ~ the extent OF 5000.
The ladies Of the advisory board OF
tne Emerson Home sOllcit orders for
PLAIN sewing children's OnGerclOthes,
and genera. mcndiug for gentlemen a
specially Orders may bc left with
Mrs. +. A. Moseley, corner Prospect
and Cherry-sts.
During the month Of September the
Grand Rapids Business College enrolled
over eighty students. This popular
school OK learning s rapidly coming 20
the front under tn direction of Prof
Parish, and that gcutieman's friends
Will DC pleased 10 learn that the col
lege's prospects were never brighter.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-03
THE GOSCH TRIAL
TIE Jury Secured and the xvi.
dence.
SIyCLnRS STORY OF TIE SHOOTING
Fks Eri.I DSass CEs~d-OmeeE sin
sa=sr Te1is Aboat ths arrest snd
sAsotiEs -Clo.s Coatsst -
ths Defense.

When court opened yesterday morn-
- the Questioning and cross-qGesaon-
.ng or the candidates TOR the Jury was
continued, Mp. KnAppen conducting
tne questioning for tne people AMI NJ
tA-rneld representing tic defense.
fho prisone- occupied 4 prominent
position INSIDE the ra.Ang, a1J listened
alteauye-y ~ ta5 proceedings. Allel
Gosca = n0g typ.cal murderer .u sp-
pearance, nor does he bear the hard
ened look of lesser criminal lis
eye, index q rather mild character aud
as features are regular and pleasing.
4rs. GOsch sat near h.m. She bears
the marks Of sorrow on her face aud
her eyes, which arc large aud pathetic.
look AppeaIngly from one 10 another
Taken ali IN all, Mr.. and Mrs Gosch
look like quiet, industriOu, people who
have been overcome by some great
misfortune. The prisoner wore new
suiLof black ana blue shlrt, his wife
being attlrcu n a terra Gotta gown OF
ordinary material.
The court room was we'll
filled with spectators, grangrrs
and city residents being pres
ent in about equal proportions. A
number OF would-be Jurors mad been
downed when Frank w Curtis present
cd a certificate from h.s family physi-
cian stating that Mrs. Curtis had been
III for Two WEE X ana that he had been
unable 10 secure a nurse Tor her. lie
WAS excused.
When Jacob Reynolds had been ques-
toned, both sides eXpr,- sd approval, ,
but after an Omlnous pause tine defense
objected ana Jacob was shut out.
it VAS Just twenty-five minutes Of y
when approval was expressed with
jacob Haynes, the twelfth Juror. u
10 TINS time the del, nse mad made
twenty-Slx peremptOry challenges and
the prosecution had made eleven per-
emptOry and fourteen for cause.
The following Is the jury rs II stands:
Jacob Haynes, Paris; Jacob Reynolds,
Fourth ward; Andrew Hood ST., Grand
Rapids; Edwin Bassett, Alpine; Jeffrey
{. Maynard, Walker; Patrl ok Malone,
Cannon; Chas. \. Green, Nelson; Val
entine Greenawald, Eighth ward; Eu-
gene BlOdgett, Paris; Robert Hardy,
Lowell, Geo. ;. NanWest, Vergennes;
Frank BoyntOn, Byron.
Sudge Burch occupied a few moments
IN admonishing the jury, after which
they were turned over TO the tender
mercIes of Court Officers COwan and
Lamoreaux. A recess until p. In. was
taken.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-03
STEELE CO. EMBEzzLEMENT.
Frinnds OF Broad Claim to Have Proven
His Innocence

Ever since the bill of particulars was
fled in the steele Packing Company
embeziemens case, the friends OF Mr..
Broad have been at work looking over
the books and tracing out the various
entries upon winch the charges are
based. They claim % nave been sue
cessful IN traighteniug out matters
and have accounted for all OF the TENS
except $500 They are very confident
that t1,ey VII also be able to clear up
the other CHARGES.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-03

F.lr Wezfaer FsilS~e.d - EAl2-
WAsHIssToS, Ocs 3-Ecr Lower
n gaa, fa.n preceded by TAR "eaIh-
sr. gatly xaFuers soutneriy w-nas-
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-03

We have opened our first exhibition
of New Fall Goods 70 make to measure.
Home and Foreign makes of best wool
ems are extensively represented IN
styles that are rich, handsome and al
most exclusive with Us.
In order TO introduce our superior
styles of tailoring we Will guarantee
you a saving OF s. 70 SO on each suit
or overcoat. style, work and trim-
mings the best, and every garment
warranted TO fit. We extend a special
invitation TO all 20 come and see our
magnificent display Of cloths.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-03
Buy your blankets at the
"BEE HIVE"
Is and so West Bridge-st.
Great Jubilee Performance Tonight
Iast Time of Pompeii.


Last Time of PomPeii.
Immense double program Of fire
works for the benefit of the citizens
who became responsible for the neces-
sary guarantee and procured this great
spectacle for Grand Rapids. Niagara
Falls and Pompeii tonight, marvel
Gus sight.
The Best in the Land.
Such Is what every one says Cf
Quaker oats, after a far trial has been
given them. These oats are unexcelled
tor pancakes, bread, pOTrdge, etc.
Ask your grocer for them.
Shawls and cl0aks at the
"BFE HIVE"
IS and so West Bndge-st.
Quaker oats are the best.
500 given away at Van Horns pool
rOom. Come and see how II Is done.
For carpets, rugs, window shades,
draperics or curtain poles, 60 10 the
Winegar Furniture Company.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-03
New yarn at the
"BEE HIvE,"
IS and So West Rridge-st.
Try quaker oats.

For fine oak sidohOard for S1q, 20
10 tine Vinegar Furaitare Company.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-03

Immense double progsm Of Ere
NarSs -or che benefit 0f tne CitlTens
Fno became responsible for che neces-
sary guarantees ard procured tns great
Pectacle for Grand Rapids Niagara
ff-.s aud Pompeu tonight, a marvel
cus EEht
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-03

DO YoU use Quaker oats2
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-03

Beeeaani'a P.ns cures sick Headache.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-03

For an = yaut antique oak finish
threc-p ccc Bedroom -Utc for SIC go ~
tao Vinegar Furniture Company l23.
I25. l21. 10 south Div.s.Ou-st.' corner
OF Cherry-st.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-03

500 given away at Van Horns pool
vOom. Come and see how u Is done.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-03

Al persons having bills against "The
Last D4vs OF POmpe.4' should present
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-03

Quaker oats are the best.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-23
An Experience in <>rkAn sas.
From the Chicnno Herald.

Two prominent members of the Calumet
Club were down in Arkansas last fall on bust
ness and one day took notion to go out on a
deer nuat They were in the neighb1rhood of
CarhSle, where the game is usually pretty
abund mt; 50 procuring the services of a guide
they sailed forth to kill their first buck After
Statlonlng the club men in likely position the
guide made grand detour to round up the
game. In little while along came handsome
doe; she stood looking into the double -barreled
guns for few seconds with that ar
Of mild curiosity so affected by all de r. and
was about to bound away when the gums re-
ported and the doe fell dead. Both IN EN- mpad
out to claim the prize, but two widey-sepa-
rated wounds convinced them that each one
owned a half interest in her. While they stood
congratulatng each other little girl came
running up, and, seeing the dead deer, began
crying bitterly. Pres 9ntly lank native saun-
tered along and joined the group.
'S'pose We think ye're in big luck. eh?' said
the man, after contem plating the doe for few
minutes, and following mis- remark with heavy
trail of nicotine.
why, yes, we had thought So" one of the
hunters nervousy ventured.
Meantime the girl was Jbbing as if her heart
would break. and between gaspS the Chicago
nlmro IS learned tat they had shot her pet
deer Both stood a<haSt, and one limited he
would give anything TO square it.
settle weth Their gal, not weth me " said the
native; ''ther critters bern, not mine!" Thu
club men then consulted and agreed not TO gi,e
over 20 for the deer.
How much do you want us to pay you little
girl?" asked one
Shf raised her tear-stained face, thought a
minute, and then soobed: Bout 81 cash,
recken, oh pap?''
Then followed another outburst They gave
her SIS, glad to settle so easily, and let the old
man carry off the deer. They went back to
their hotel without waiting Tor the guide, but
whea he showed up and ~ told their story
he called them the biggest, blankest idiots in
forty counties, and Swore that tn y had been
worked. They werr out SIS and fine fat doe;
there wasn't tame deer n the comfy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-23
How Horn Tackled Sunset.
Prom the Nem YORK star.

Apropos of the Homecoming of Hon. s. S
Cox, recall story ecently told me by Hon.
William Dickson. of Washington. about q funny
verbal set-to which the New Yorker had with
ex-CongreSsman Roswell G. Horn, the famous
Michigan Joker Horr made a great reputation
forIiuShing down and deriding opposition ar
guments, and was looked up IN as almost in
Vlnclble by his brother republicans until he
chanced one day to lock horns with the gentle
man from the Ninth New York The story is
this, as near as l remember:
1t was during the Forty-fourth congress, in
the course Of DEBATE, that Horr brought
laugh from the galleries by referring to the
scant physical proportion of New YorI's Sun
set 1t was rather an unfortunate aiIuson for
the warrior Of the Sagiuaws
Cox looked at him a minute, then turning
quoted: Why should the spirit of mortal be
frame and continued: why should there be
proud flesh in this House? Ii Goliath or Dan
Lambert were here they would critcise a
man like Mr. Horn about his girth. There is,
MI Speaker, no disability under the law in a
man being sma |. The constitution forbids a
man oelnS member of this body under a GER
tam age, but it does not say that he must be
SIX feet high or two yards IN girth.
represent large men fighting men, good
men, ana they have never Thought of taking
my altitude My constituents have never
seemed TO Think that blubber was intellect, that
meat meant manhood, or that layers of lard
over abdominal muscles made GladStones or
Websters
We're called upon to write Brother Horr's
epltaph. concluded the smiling Cox, Il should
borrow from the Swee Sin er of Michigan and
LORD Byron, and in mournful numbers write:
Here lies the body OF Congressman Horn,
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