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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-11-14

SPRINGFiBLD, Nov. lO.-Our peo.
pie are very much rel iced over the
result OF tue el.cIi1n Some Of them,
of c. 80, do mot like il because tbeir
choice OF candidates for county cfii.
ces vera defeated, but We ware all
united on the district men. Our COL
cred people, all bu. one man, voted
for MIR Wilson.
Mrs D;nges, of Stephc Ds City. Va,
and Miss Sallie Webb, Of Friend hip,
MI, are she guests OF Mrs. DR.. Grit
fifth.
Mise Lucy Y ,un", OF Summit Point
W. Va, aud Miss Hattie fferi. s, Of
Luurel, Md, are visiting al Mrs.
Guthrie'4.
Rev. J. w. Wolfe, OF Greenviil+.
Va, was 10 town several days last
week, and preached FIR Rev. Dir.
Locke last Sunday night week.
Miss Lucy Rees spent several
weeks at FernDale recently.
Miss Margaret Fleming. of Wash
ington City, IS visiting her friend,
Mrs, Wilson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Upton Martin, OF
Cumberland, came over last Tuesday
TO spend ten days with friends here.
Sir. Martin is now engage in the pas
sengsr service of tie w. Va. Cen, raj
Railroad, and can only get of occa-
sionally. Like tho rest Of our boys be
is always glad 10 get back to the plaOi
where he spent the happy days OF his
childhood.
Mrs. Sallie Neville returned last
week from visiting her sisters at Hy-
sltsv.lIe and Reisi ersiown. She Ia
having a good stable erected on her
farm doEn the Valley, in place Of the
barn which was burned last winter.
Mr.. Wm. Newman has been quite
III for several days.
Rev. L. NJ. Lyle, on account OF his
failing health, hes decided TO transfer
TO the Georgia conference. Ia view
OF this fact our third quarterly con-
ference very reluctantly accepted his
resignation as pastor Of Springfield
circuit, ADD made Rev. w. +. Locke
preacher in charge and confirmed she
appoin' msnt by the Presiding Elder,
of Rev. Oscar Lnsby as junior preach.
err.
There is quite a good deal OF sick.
ness ia Frankfort, aud DIR. Griffith is
spending most Of hi, time there.
Mr. George N Beall. Of Frostburg.
was the guest Of Nr. Newton Guthrie
last week. GUESS.
We are sorry 70 learn of the sud-
den death OF our old friend Dir. Das
vii W clifford which occurred near bis
home last Friday.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-11-14

fmaSJ TsES Sept 23rd.
Ms @. W. Combs. OF Humboldt. TenR
former resident Of this place, has reeenti :
fallen heir to half a million dollars le,t bv
ner Scotch grandfather She has forwarded
proof % Der relationship 10 the lawyers aud
VIII receive her inheritance to-day 49, Rive.
ping Mail and E&PresJ New York, Sept.
23td, 1890
We are Mrs. Combs' LAWYERS and by her
SEEING orr advertisement became the agents
Of her good fortune. We have a nun Ger Of
similar claims in or baads aud expect %
gan them. II yonf anccefofs came from the
old coua ~ write us and inclo p IS ceau Tor
reply. There sre more than half a billion
dollars IN Great Britain I, slone. unclaimed,
Which rightly belong 70 eopie 10 ihe Uhi-
I'd States.
KuecrEkN Clans AaEscY.
81 Pearl Street, New York.
Oct. ~, 1s09-6i.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-11-14
NASHVILLE, Trsx March as, 1890.


Nashville, Tenn:
Gantleman-In reply to yonrs. quirinR
OF my health at the present date, will say
an well, having hId bnt one spell ofill.
ness since my last testimonial OF 1899: lh 4
was bilious fever last august, bad quit
irklng Mcrobe Killer for a5out FIVE mont his.
having had no need for II. ! broke co my
fever and started 10 work the FIRST Of Sep.
iember and have not lost a day from Illness
Of any kind. ] nov feel as slough wAI
entirelg cured, but through fear OF another
atisek ! continued Ss use OF IL through this
disagreeab'e weather. Ny lungs are surely
10 good condition AZ { play frst b. fat cornei
10 BsXiers frs, Tenu' Reeimsntal Band.
and feel no bad effects from It, Any one
knows IL requires power from the lungs 10
use this instrument. ! cheerfully recon-
mend IL to all Of q weak constitution like
myself have used fifteen jugs and have
experienced nothing bus the best OF results
and can safely say It's not Injurious to tn 4,
system, but on the 9th y hand gives tone and
Vigor. Very Truly,
VIC. HAwRrEs,
For sale by e. Russell h Bro Romney.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-11-14
Take Notice.

WEare now prepared TO do grinding and
saving ataoy tins, having put tha "Wii-
sou mill" ia thorough repair and RAINING
order.
r. wIRGMAN,
S26-3t J. q. ARNOLD.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-11-14
is l5. I .ss sas g. Ss ss Il!

DIR. JOS. Weller. the Dentist
DE- WGLLgR g ny Dentist, bscsuse be does
good ard honest work and charges me auch
aoDgnArg races. re inserts Gold. Silver
Bone. Cement snd white FHlings; aiso, puts
10 CroWn add Bridge Work. Dr. Weller
Will visiT Pkrl eNrs - a disttnee wHea ns
QuEsfED. Omce over S1rrver's Drug Store
Baltimore Street, Cumberland, Nd
Many Persons
Are broken down from over0ork on household
cares browns Iron Bittcrs
gehuilds fho system aids dirr4tion removes e0-
trraof tfir and rifrIas ~ .IieIr "a fr1
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-11-14

HAVING removed 20 shs once seoupiss
IA ~ The la,e Dr. Snytker, may Be fsun6
bere - Az times, nlghs 81 day, ukpn nat
Professionally engaged
Though pfacilciug n binndhns af hTs rtsQ'
fession, be will give esps elsf at{.et,- 81
opfsllts SCR gerry.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-11-14
l. s II,
N OTICE.

IT is ordered. that general meet
ing OF. the Shareholders of the North
River Turnpike Company be he'd OF
McCauley's S,hool-bousn, in Sherm an
District, ,on the first Sal urday in No
ember, 1890, at ten o'clock.
ED F. FRYE,
Oc'. IL, 1890. Secretary.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1890-07-07
HALEY. IDAHO, MONDAY. JULY 7, 1890
Mount (: Carol! +: Seminary.
The Dread

rs A.
LITERARY PERIODICAL.
Of % quarto pages (including
cover) published bv the
Dread Society Of
MT. CARROLL SEMINARY.
As the organ and exponent
of the Institution from which
enenates, THE DREAD aims to
set forth plainly and fairly its
merits, and the facilities 1t
offers those seeking u desirable
place to acquire u thorough
practical education. Such be-
ing its aim. it is obviously the
Interest Of every patron, and
all seeking Il school to patron.
ize, to receive THE DREAD.
Address, Financial Manager,
Mt: arroll, Carroll county, III.
AMI sample copy free.
As an advertising medium,
THE DREAD has few superiors
outside the largest cities.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1890-07-07
Enactune A.
r a. W. Sinner, Principal and Proprietor.
Assocat Principal
Mount Carroll Carroll County, uli

THIS Institution has opened its 37th
L year under the same President. Ite
success with it's Conservatory Of Music
scarcely has peer. Its location is de-
'ightful. Access easy, being Oh the c.,
NJ. & St. p. Rv, a line Of nearly G6OO
miles, opening communication with all
parts of the country.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1890-07-07
Illinois.

they may prove better adapted than ito
teaching, to which so many turn.
DIPLOMAS are conferred on those
completing satisfactorily any Of the
prescribed courses.
MEDALS are presented those who at
tain superior excellence in the
Conservatory Or Art Course.
Among the distinguishing features OF
this lnstttutio" is the aid given to
WORTHY GIRLS Of MARKED ABILITY with
but small means to gain = preparation
fer usefulness. We can safely cay there
is no Institution in the country that gives
the ''helps" and encouragement to de-
vrlop superior womanhood given .
MOuntCarroll Seminary.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1890-07-07
For Healthfllness it is Remarkable

Only one death among the students in
20 years-but two in the history of the
school {35 years)-both from chronic
ailments, for which they were under
treatment when they entered the insti-
tuition. Such II record of health among
SO large a number is rarely found.
Expenses moderate, for the accommo-
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1890-07-07

datiOns furnished. The courses over
study are extended. Tho work done ia
required to be thorough and prao.
tical. Its CONSERV OF
MUSIC ranks among the best West or
East.
Its Art Department is Superior.
The NORMAL DEPARTMENT IL
excellent and it's graduates readily conn.,
m"nd the best positions, many occupy
ing prominent places in some of the
first Schools, Seminaries and Colleges
of the West. A department Of STEM
ographv and Typewriting meets
the growing demand for young women
in this line of work. There they may
become fitted to Office work to which
The sun., 1890-01-21
Colder To-day.

The storm reported in the lake regions on
increased in energy and by rain from the
tic coast and in the upper lakes from Michigan
east over Canada High winds prevailed in the lakes
and the coast from Hatteras northward blowing
from the southwest the middle Atlantic coast and
from the south on the New England coast The storm
WAS preceded by warm wave. Tho temperature in
the Ohio valley during the morning reached nearly eo0
while In the Mississippi valley ana Northwest a cold
wave was making rapid strides eastward At st. Vim
cent Minn II was 3G' below This wave should be
felt in modified form in this city to-day. Dense fog
hung along the coast line.
In this city the highest Government temperature
$50, lowest 42o; average humidity IS per cent wind
brisk southwest
To-day promises to be fair and cold Wednesday
slightly warmer, becoming threatening.
Tho Thermometer at Perry's Pharmacy in THE suH
building recorded the temperature yesterday folowB
3A NJ 40; A. NJ. 4s9; 9 A. NJ. 500; II NJ. 5js; $3.50
p NJ. $50; 9 p. NJ, 500; Up. NJ. 46o IL midnight 42s
Average, 4s1S'. Average on Jan. 20 1854 273s'.
SIGNAL OFFICE FORECAST TILL r. NJ TUESDAY.
For Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. fair In
southern light rain snow in northern portions;
westerly winds; colder
For Massachusetts,, Rhode Island, and Connecticut
fair colder Tuesday and Wednesday; westerly winds.
For NeO TOrk, eastern IenHsypantd, Aeo JeTN
gev and DetdUdrG fdfr and cOldtT: loesterV iOiidS
For the District OF Columbia Maryland, and Virginia
colder; fair Tuesday. with northwesterly winds.
For western New York and western Pennsylvania,
generally far except light local SHOWS on tho lRkeBI
westerly winds; colder.
The sun., 1890-01-21
The DuIke OF Aosta.

ROME, Jan. 20.-The Chamber Of Deputies
reassembled to-day. The President announced
the death OF the Duke OF Aosta and spoke
warmly in praise OF him. The Chamber then
adjourned as a mark OF sympathy for the royal
family.
Prlnce Jerome Napoleon and his son have
arrived in Turin to attend the funeral OF the
Duke,
BERLIN Jan. 2O-Emperor William is much
affected Mt the death OF the Duke OF Aosta. The
warmest friendship existed between them, and
the deceased Prince. They corresponded reg
uarly. At the, time Of Aosta's marriage, to
William regretting that his friend was about to
marry an hereditary enemy OF Prussia. and he
found IL difficult 10 offer heartfelt conRratula-
tiOns. but he could not resist. nevertheless, to
wish him every happiness.
The sun., 1890-01-21
JOT1INGs AB0UT TOWN

Hamilton as index cIurk.
An address on The Power of Habit will be nsde by
W L. stowolL 81 D., at the Young Mems Institute, 222
Bowery this evening
Cornelius Vanderbilt sent 81 200 to Secretary VIM R
Stewart OF tho Washington Memorial Arch fund max
ing the total now tBs ISL II.
The hearing the charges against two Dock Commits
siOnOrs went on yesterday before Mayor Grant The
prosecution hopes TO finish its case to-day.
Catherine Brady. cook tor many years In the Brewer
House Broadway and Twenty eighth street died Of
heart disease yesterday in the Kitchen, sho weighed
over 80 pounds
In front OF n Bible HOUSE yesterday fohu MEG aged
l5years OF j4t West Thirty street. fell on tie
seat OF his Wagon tho wheels Of which passed his
body. lie 10 at Bellevue Hospital with severe injuries
Saloonkseper John Schmidt OF 1894 East Fourth
has been missing since Jan, 10 lie Is - years Old stout
and dark lie wore old suit Ot clothes aud black
felt hat and rubber boots His family think he has be-
come demented.
The New York police were asked yesterday to look for
DriscolI OF New nRyeD The boy left his home last
Thursday and supposed 10 bo here looking for work
as a tool maker.
Policeman CbrystO of the Thirty seventh street sta.
West Twenty eighth street yesterday The police AAy u
was LETT there by medical student The skeleton WAS
taken TO the station house.
Peter CRhiL Philadelphia Stonecutter taken TO
saloon First street suffering FROM injuries
the stomach resulting from a kickng lie lad received
from some unknown person win whom he had quar-
relied.
A. The annual meeting of the stockholers OF tho Con-
SolldAted Gas "mnany hed Yesterday afternoon al tue
compAuy once Fifteenth street and Irving place these
trustees were reelected: Charles ROomS ThoDaB x.
Les o1Sss SsfsI zGlbSs.r TaSI1I Es';r hSyrisS1
~ fIA "a 49, H11dSS a. O'-~''-- w w
The sun., 1890-01-21

pities for abuse Of power, and for favorine
tlon had been organized And q franohise Sc.
II was these. consideIations and the con.
SsS %bcS should at ONE and lie same so
provide for a complete and scientific solution
oi the rapid transit problem. while protecting
anu maEinG lie exploitation Of VSr Great sti pSbiic
need by the leaders Fl RoIit5iGa nSRrty impos.
prsssn seS ThlSS hs Gl iRe
arc business men, deeply Interested IL tho wei;
cd. The entire people know and can complain.
sto 4 they yGDdST Sqnt th TO- SSGFo only tGS SS
and the Great Spirit would know TO
whom ~ these iupSStions Tould be intrnsted;
prosecute the most exhaustive and Systematic
Inquiry into ali the facts. After the Commits.
Ties. This preserves intact the essential prin-
SD S O. tho s pass arS o
llcations form part Of the terms Of sale. The
Commission has the right to appoint engineers
eordSe Go fSS 'fo' pSn IS
stead @ Of being ugsr1 granted in peerpetuity;
Gears SsR soyh so that ef The Sfssd city N whole s haS
the benefit Of the reverslon. on the explra-
tion oI the term. The Commissioners are re-
bonds, SO as to. prevent any watering scheme
such a. occurred in tho case OF the Broadway
road. Tho measure throughout is drawn with
q single eve to .afTordinR the city the relief 1t
requires and simultaneously protecting COM
mon interests. 1t is drawn with the utmost
austerty of purpose. No individuals can pos
sibly be benefited to the preference or ex-
clusion OF others. = 1t is In no sense u po-
litical measure. 1t has been submitted
to a large number OF skilled legislative
draughtsmen with a single eye to making 1t
rs nearly complete as possible. am satisfied
that any suggestions the Mayor may make to
the committee Ito which the bill may be re-
ferredl. and which shall really tend to improve
the measure and make IL moro perfect. will
meet with no opposition. II the Mayor and
his friends desire It. they can have the hearty
cooperation for tho improvement of the meas
ure of all who took part In drauRhting 1t. Ulti-
mately. there need be no, difference be-
cept on the question Of the method by WHICH
the Commissioners are to be appointed. The
Mayor will undoubtedly demand that he shall
have carte blanche on that question. We think.
though. that il is better that the Legislature
shall submit the names OF the Commissioners
to the entire community along with the bill
itself. A good bill with bad or incapable Com
missioners would be OF no use. The best Com
missioners could do nothing with bad bill.
Tho best thing is to have both a good bill and
good Commissioners. and let the entire public
see what are the powers to be intrusted to the
Commissioners and to whom 1t Is proposed to
intruSt these MOWERS"
The sun., 1890-01-21

Found in n Greenwich Street Lodging House,
He Tries TO Escape Over tho Roof
After long hunt by the police for James
slocum. who killed his young wife. Ella Per-
kins Slocum. in their little room in n tenement
at ia Roosevelt street on the night before
New Years. was captured yesterday in stable
in the rear OF 109 Greenwich street. Slocum
was formerly base ball player and is giant
In size He killed his wife partly because he
was jealous of Greek John" who lived on the
same floor with him. but he had been fighting
before he went TO his room on the night of the
murder. He killed his wife by knocking her
down with a hatchet and then hurting heavy
crockery at her head,
Mrs. Slocum's father. Patrick Perkins Of 13
Cherry street, was instrumental In aiding the
detectives in finding Slocum. Slocum was
traced to Wilkes barre, then to Brooklyn and
finally to lodging house at 105 Greenwich
street. Detective Mullin Of the Oak street po-
day night After Slocum entered the house
and went to his room Mullin slipped out and
informed Detectives Canayan and Carter. The
three officers aroused Slocum BY their noise in
going pD stairs and he burst cut Of his room,
clothed only In an undershirt. ran up stairs to
the fire escape in the rear. He climbed down
to the first floor and jumped into the yard a
distance OF nearly twenty feet, climbed q high
fence. and disappeared.
The detectives waited until daylight when
they searched the stable and found Slocum
hiding under the straw and pretending to be
asleep, He was committed to the Tombs with
drunk when he killed his wife and didn't know
what he was doing.
The sun., 1890-01-21
BRAZIL WANTS Il LOAN
Count FIEueiredo Goes to Europe to Bor-
IO,OOO.OOO.


row SIO,OOO.OOO.
PARIS, Jan. 2O.-Count Figueiredo, Presi-
don't OF the Bank OF Brazil. has just arrived
here from Rio Janeiro. He comes as financial
agent Of the Provisional Government to nego-
tiate loan of $4,000, 900. Of which he expects
to secure $7.Co00O0 in France. tho Bank Of
France taking a large portion. and the re-
mainder In England.
Count Figueiredo says Brazil was never in
better condition financially then whom he left
Rio.
To meet it's immediate obligations the Gov
ernment has issued 4 per cent. bonds. and re-
ceiyes the most gratifying announcement
from the people. Tho army pensioners have
agreed to give one days pay every three
months toward paying the national debt. The
PENSIONS given widows and orphans by Dom
Pedro's Government are continued
The Minister OF Finance proposes TO con-
tract for the construction OF submarine cahle
between Brazil and the United Statc4. A Pres
idential mansoniislto be built at cost OF s5OO.-
000
The Government hns notified Dom Pedro
that 1t will buy his palace and other property
to prevent Its depreciation. The palace Will ue
used as O national museum.
Count Figueiredo declares that Gen; Da Fon-
SEGA becomes moro popular every day., ie
asserts that the character and extent OF tho
riots OF Dec. 10 have been greatly exaggerated
Some city men and privates OF the Second In
fantry. instigated by tneir officers, ran through
tho streets, shouting IN favor Of the monarchy.
day By the Council Of State. All were set ut
liberty except two army officers who were the
instgators Of the outbreak p.,.o
and Is commissioned by the Provisional Gov
ernment to visit him for the purpose OF arTanE-
ing for the disposal OF his private property n
his wishes.
The sun., 1890-01-21

some private secretary. Col. Williams and
made some important accommodations con-
eeTning the forest lands OF the State In the
Mr. Whlppo, moved the appointment OF q
special committeo Of eleven e consider all
Democratic Leader Sheehan had the matter
laia oyor 70 await the receipt OF the committees
Mr.. King introduced resolution calling for
a worry searching and detailed report as to the
ment, and religious. training in oil Institutions
that receive state aid.
a fuss oyer the rules was expected in many
pickle on the subject. Republican leader Fish
bowed low at the antaRonistic chieftain To-
time to have it out, Mr.. sheehan took the
house into his confidence to say that Mr..
Es9 had DTSsy aSSSy hat IL Il TGg'TSS Mss SS sGs
s9 bSToTSas %as T n to GnnS 9Fa the
journ. and the Speaker, before putting the
motion. remarked incidentally, You won't he
despite Mr.. S6eehan's Withdrawal d of H the 'TS mo:
tion TO adjourn, he put 1t and declared It car
rted.
Mr.. Acker. who speech last year killed Sax
tons bill, temperIng In measure the laws OF
libel 50 far as they affect newspapers. seems
gether ut fault for misleading stories. He has
prepared u bill which he VII soon Introduce,
Code: 'O " 'A0 = '""'
n person whS s.iiuy ssa,,s deliver, or t.sn.t. by
uy means Whatever 10 tho managing editor, pub
Usher, or reporter OF any paper magazine pubcAto
periodical serial for publication therein any false
corporation is guilty Of misdemesnor '''''A VI
Bills were introduced to-day as follows:
TS1S aha. saponf that sSs Of
who with tho present Board shall constitute Board
Of Education The Appoin shall bo resdents of the
First Second and Fourth districth Hereafter tho
hoard shall Consiat OF Commissioner each Of
the eight districts
ssna,ST
gent laws for the sale Of venison.
By Senator Misunderstanding the employment of
Pinkerton or IKE de,ectyes in the State.
by senator birkett-for AddonA Brooklyn Police
Justice and empowering Police Justices to designate
from their number certain Justices to act central
criminal court whose duties defined In the bill
BY Mr.. Page-PreventinE the taking of nSh from the
Hudson River by any means ut angling shAd her.
ring sturgeon and smelt are excepted:
BY Mr.. Giobs-Amendng the act for the employment
of women AMI children and providing for the appoint
ment Of eight female deputy factory Inspectors
BY Mr. kurth-To appoint three extra Police Jus
tees in BROOKLYN; also authorizing tho Gravesend
Board of Health to sell certain unused sewer property
BY Mr. Whipple-CreatinR a state Board of i've klec-
or
The sun., 1890-01-21
Murder in Warrington.

WASHINGTON, jan. 20.-Edward L. Nc
Clellan. a carpenter about SO years old. walked
into police station tonight and gave himself
up saving that he had killed Henry Benton.
There had been bad feeling between the men
for some time. caused by Mcclellan being fire.
quently in the company OF Bentons wife, from
shoemakers shop of Benton's tather-in-law in
South Washington this evening whom Benton
McClellans story Benton. who had frequently
declared an intention to do him up seized MIN
had in his pocket. Mcclellan freed himself.
and. drawing his revolver, shot Benton IN the
breast. and then fired four times more ut him
as he staggered out of the shop. Benton died
almost instantly. He had been frequently in
the hands OF the police and bore bad reputa-
fiOn