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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-01-23

Mr.. AND Mrs. PARTINeToN IN
MAINE.-The Maine MIR. and Mrs.
Darlington are still on deck. Ono
lady just returned from Boston, in
forms the neighbors that she rode
'upstairs In refrigerator and had her
clothes washed at 8 foundry a
Maine man recently rose In a munic
ipal meeting and solemnly announced
that for reasons unknown to bims Ell
he wished TO resign. an oh lady in
Bath recently mortified her relatives
intensely. At grand dinner she
overheard lady guest politely an.
swer TO the Wielder of tho cary ng
knife that 1T was immaierial which
per,ion she had A luscious slice was
passed to her, and our old lady after
an appropriate glance. guessed that
she would have a small hunk OF n the
immstedal/
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-01-23

DID Nor Do MIRAcLEs.-A little
town near Providence boasts church
whose pastor, besides being an clio.
quent preacher, is q msu OF stalwarl
proportions. At one OF his evening
prayer meetings the services we're dis
turbed by two young men, who audi.
bly, scoffed at everything they saw OF
heard. Finally the pastor remon-
stratsd with them on their behavior
and asked them why they attended
the meeting.
we came expecting to see miracles
performed iWpudently replied one OF
the rsscnls. leaving the desk and
walking quietly down the aisle, the
pastor seized one after the other by
the collar, and as they disappeared
out Of the door, remarked: we
don't perform miracles here, but We
do cast out devils
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-01-23

A STORY OF HANNIBAL HAMLIN.-
In Hannibal Hamlin's early days, at
certain caucus 10 Hampden, the
only attendants we're himself and q
citizen OF large stature.
MIR. Hamlin bad sone resolutions
to pass which beh an by representing
that they were presented TO a large
and respectable gathering Of voters.
Hold on cried the other man. we
can't psss that for II amt truer II
amt large and respectable caucus
There's only two ofus.
You keep still brotherl' com
manded The willy Hannibal, it's all
right. for you are large and am re-
spectacle. You just keep stili.'
So the resolutions we're passed
without further demur.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-01-23

HER REGARD FOR PROPERTY. "A
gentlemen on cycling tour stayed a
night at a prim old lady's cottage,
tho iuns being full. He was very
deaf, and took care to impress the fact
on his hostess, with ms ructions that
g me one must enter his room to
wake him at particular time in the
morning. Waking OF himself some
time later he found that the old lady,
with cieditahle regard for propristy,
bad slipped under his door note in.
scrihed: Sir, it is half pas. seven /
-Londcn It'd Biy.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-01-23

ONE PRACTICAL GIRL.-'Mary, will
you put your hand In mine and walk
with me down the stream of lifepaske p
Young man. whose confusion show
ed in his metaphors, Of Dw,ghtvi'le
girl. The latter'is one of those prsc-
tical, common sense women thai we
rIn aero once or so in life time,
aud she replied:
Never mini asking such foolish
questions, Tom; just say simply tina:
there is chance for me- And some
bow or other he felt the answer filed
Ito bill, Ri ghnmton Leader.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-01-23

VERY RICH. INDEED. -Impecun-
ious Prince-'is Miss Bullion very
iich2/
Friend VERY. Why. prince, she
has enough money In her own RICH,
tn pay up all your dabts and srll
have enough left to buy her wedding
rousseau.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-01-23
KEEP POSTED.

IF you want good newspaper DUR
ing the session OF the Legislature suh-
scribe for the Charleston Daily Ga.
zelte. 1t gives all the news. l.
owns the Associsted Press Franchise
which gives q decided advantage in
printing the latest and most impor-
ant happenings. A full report will
be given each day Of tue Legislative
proceeding Price fifty cents per
month. The Weekly Gazette. niue
large columns to each page, only
81. 90 per year. Address
The GAZETTE,
Dec. 26. Charleston, w, Va
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-01-23

Bridget. did you hear the door
beiiY' Yes. num- Then, why
don't Won 90 10 the door?' 'Shure.
mum. don't be expeetin' ony body
10 call On mo. It must be somebodv
: 10 see yersilf.'
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-01-23

How good of you 10 come, doc
for; didn't expect you this morn /.
ing No. bat ! was called to your
opposite Deighhor, poor Mrs. Brown
aud bought ! might as we'll kill two
birds with one stone
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-01-23

s HORACE j say David, how old do
~ suppose Miss Jones is? Her
Aaul says she is only twenty -one.'
DAVID lvho koows little OF bssi-
Dss-) - Aw yes; marked down from
lhirts three; to be disposed OF O. a
bargain, doDpt you te,?'
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-01-23
WIT AMI aUMoR.

u llc, Mike,I hesr you're on
Ike. so I sm, i strnck for fewe
hoeYs.' Did you succeed?' Indeed
CD. I'm not working at all now.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-01-23
ITO WEAK MEN

eonssing from the elects Of youfbfui oFroTu sariy
decay, Waating weakness. lost manhood, eto, win
sena = vAluabie trostise fssaled containing fun
k-sNoniAta tor rome euFc BNAM q eharas. A
epl9ndid medical WorE should - rasd By eynry
uaan who r. ncrv0ua aud dobihtatsd. Addross
&rOfs y, Q, ROWLER, Moo0un. Conn.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-09
THE BUSTED BOYCOTT.
An Effort to BE Made to Get 1t in
Force Again.

CHICAGO, Dec. S--Speaking of the
sale and acceptance of Chicago q Alton
tickets, a member of the board of rul-
ings said today that it was fragrant
violation of the agreement entered into
by the Eastern roads last winter. Every
company that subscribed to that agree
ment pledged itself to give thirty days
notice before withdrawing from it. The
Erie not only failed to give such notice,
but broke a promise made by one of its
representatives last week that no action
should be taken until after next weeks
meeting. so says Vice Chairman Don
aid, of the Central Traffic ASSOCIATION.
IT is reported this evening that the
Baltimore & Ohio and the Niagara Falls
Short line have fallen into line with the
Erie, and will Immediately restore tariff
relations with the Alton. Strange TO
say, the board of rulings does not ac-
knowledge itself defeated even yet.
The other roads will be asked to defer
action until a conference can he held
with the higher officials of the Erie, in
the hope that the boycott may be
patched up and again put in running
order. Every effort is being made to
turn the tide. General Passenger Agent
Eustis, of the Burlington, has been
called upon to furnish the board of
,ulinge with detailed statement of
how, where and by whom the agreement
made by the board with his road was
broken. 1t is now practically settled
that the Eastern agents will receive
commissions from all the Western
roads for the month of December and
thereafter.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-09
KANSAS MORTGAGES.
Eastern Holders Get the Little
End of Deal.


BALLsTON, n. Y, Dec. S.-A meeting
of the holders of mortgages of the Ne
braska 81 Kansas Farm Loan company
residing in this vicinity has been held
to consider what action is proper to take
to ascertain the true nature and valid
ity of such mortgages and the present
status of such loans. The company had
its offices in Red CiOud, Neb., and Al
bany, n. Y, and obtained money from
parties i'll this section and sent it West
for investment in farm mortgages,
which 1t took from the settlers at ten
per cent per annun and assigned
them to their patron, the latter
to receive seven per cent. About
100000 was thus placed i'll the hands
of this company for such investment.
Some doubts having arisen of late as to
the validity and present tenure of these
liens, this meeting was called to take
action thereon. About fifty of the mort
gage holders were either present in per-
son or by counsel or proxy, representing
$4,000 of these loans.
Letters from county treasurers and
other officials and also from owners of
the mortgaged lands in Nebraska and
Kansas were read, setting forth that no
taxes or interest had been paid by the
mOrtgaSOrS III many INSTANCES IrOH the
date of the mortgages; that also in many
ether instances the property thus mort
gagged had been sold for taxes and pur-
chased by J. A. Tulleys, of Red Cloud,
vice president and treasurer Of the COM
pany. Some of these tax sales date as
far back as 1883, and in no instance had
the mortgage holder been notified of
such sale. This fact was first aScer-
tanned recently by writing to the differ
ent county treasurerS.
1t was admitted at the meeting by the
cOmpany's representatives that Henry
Clark, ot Albany. n. Y. formerly presi-
dent of the company: Mr.. TulleyS and
A. l.. Wiley are no longer interested in
the company, but have sold their stock,
and that the company has no money
and no office. A representative of the
mortgage holders will be sent West to
investigate and report what further
action is necessary. By the terms of
the assignment to the mortgage holders
the company guaranteed the payment of
these mortgages, principal and interest.
1t was also admitted that 10 per cent of
the mortgagors had surrendered their
lands
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-09
SALTWATER NEWS.
A Hatchet Thrown at C Boy-Othcr
Events of q Day,

In the district court yesterday the action
of Mary Z. Caprou VS.. The City Of saltwater,
for Sl,001 damages for breaking her right
arm 10y falling on q defective sidewalk nearly
year ago, was given to the jury shortly arier
noon, and when the court adjourned last
evening the matter was still in the hands of
the jury. The case of John kerwin vs.. D.
NJ. Sabin was dismissed on motion of the
defendants attorney, and stay of proceed
jngs was granted for thirty days. The action
of Edward Dahl VS. The Chicago, st. Paul
Minnea polls & OmahaR abroad was also on
trial The plaintiff seeks to recover damages
in the sum Of $500 for the killing of his horse
on railroad crossing near Lake Elmo.
The chamber of commerce held all enthu-
siastic meeting last evening and completed
its organization. Messrs. +. A. Phinney, c.
NJ. Mcclure and C. l.. Dixon were appointed
committee 10 secure members. Many have
already joined, and communications have
been received from parties desiring TO estab-
lish manufacturing industries in the city.
The annual meeting for the election of Off
GERS will be held on the 18th inst.
A lad named Albert Seeker was struck in
the face with a Ratchet, cutting him very
seriously. last night at the Atlanta skating
rink. 1t seems that Capt Briggs. one of the
proprietOrs OF the rink. was pounding with
Ratchet when some one threw a SNOWFALL,
which struck near him. He Immediately
turned and threw the Ratchet, with the above
result. He was arrested and locked up.
The First Baptist church in this city,: re
Dullt nearly q year ago al a cost or So,Oo0, was
dedicated last evening. The afternoon was
devoted 10 a recognition service, and in the
evening a large congregation attended the
dedicatory exercises. An excellent sermon
was rendered by Rev. W. W. Dawlev, OF Min
neapolis The church is a handsome and
tasty building, and was beautifully decorated.
Warden Garvn stated yesterday that the
night school at the prison for illlterate con-
victs was progressing favorably, and over
seventy convicts are in attendance. These
are taught reading, writing and other studies
and the hours set apart for school are being
improved industriously.
Wilkin county contributed three to the
prison population yesterday. They were II.
a. McNeal and Patrick Carney, burglary in
the third degree. two years and six months
each; and Walter L. May grand larceny in
the second degree. six months.
The teachers and scholars of the Saltwater
high school adopted resolutions of respect
yesterday to the memory of Miss Eta Nc
Bride. formerly an efficient teacher in the
school, who died recently in South Caroline.
Antoine Deragisch recently appointed
his commission yesterday, and will take
charge Of the postal affairs in that office
today.
The ladies of Ascension parish will give
their annual Christmas sale this evening al
the home OF DR.. W. H. Pratt. on Myrtle street
A. S. Menam, prominent lumberman oil
Quincy, H., who spent last summer in Still
water. is in the city for few days.
The jury in the Caprom VS.. The City case
disagreed.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-09
R. M. NEWPORT & SON
INVESTMENT BANKERS,
Lean money on improved property IN St
Paul and Minneapolis
At 6Per Cent ssDn or Before
New Pioneer Press Building. st. Paul.
Reeve Building, Minneapolis.
Duluth Wheat.

Special to the Globe.
DULUTH. Dec. s.-The market opened here
strong and active, May and December cd
vancing Sac above yesterdays close, and cash
going up l2c. Prices continued to rise till
noon when May had advanced 5sc and De-
cember SAC above the opening Before l
o'clock there was q decided falling off to
about Isc above the opening. The cause of
the early strength was the firm cables. The
trading was confined chiefly to cash and
May the latter being especially active. The
decrease of wheat on passage was reported
to be S.344O00 bu. The close was dull at 4 C
to SIC below the outside prices of the session
and 1c over yesterday for cash and Decem-
Der. and 5sc advance for May. as follows:
No. hard, cash. 91Ac; December, 9l2c;
MAY, 91Ac. No. 1 northern. cash, S94c;
December, s9l2c; May. 964c. No. 2northern,
cash. s314c.
Receipts-Wheat, 2l2, 400 bu; fax, 1854 bu.
Shipments-WheaL 100,33I bU; fax, 355 blu.
Cars Inspected Il-Wheat-No. 1 hard,
A.; No. / northern, 10; No. 2 northern. 81 /;
No 3. II; rejected. 5: no grade, 81; total,
333 Flax-15. Cars on Track-Wheat-St.
Paul & Duluth, Is; Northern Pacific, IL;
Great Northern. As: c.. ST. p. NJ. o.. 81;
total IS. Corresponding date last year. 1Se.
Flour Statement-Sbipped: Northern Pa
cific 750 bbls; Omaha, AS bbls; Imperial
mill, 1852 bbls: Duluth Roller MILL 29l7
bbls. Produced: Imperial mill Il. 92S bbls
in store 49, 56 bbis; Duluth Roller mill, :. 650
bbls; in store, 2,4I6 bbls; total in store, 49,
or bbls
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-09
RunlDlcS.

George s. Marsh assistant passenger and
ticket agent of the Milwaukee, is in the city.
P. b. Groat, general emigration agent of
the Northern Pacific, went TO Chicago last
evening.
W. W. Finley left last evening via Omaha
for Chicago.
p p Shelby traffic manager of the Great
Northern, has returned from a pleasure trip
TO the Pacific coast; He was present az the
formal opening of the Great Northern's new
line, the Seattle q Montana road. The
new line runs from Seattle to Westminster,
distance of 40 miles. The celebration was
in the form Of an excursion of all the promi-
nent people of that section, some 80 in all.
The opening of this line is considered as
great deal of importance 10 the people OF
Seattle, as il is new eastern outlet which,
in time. will be very beneficial TO them. Mr..
Shelby said he was highly pleased with the
great improvements that had been made in
Seattle since the old town was burned. lie
thought that it was destined To be the second
city OH the Pacific slope.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-09
Winter Excursions.

"The Burlington" has now on sale
excursion tickets, at greatly reduced
rates, to all the principal health and
pleasure resorts of Florida, North and
South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee,
Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana. Texas,
Mexico, California. and to Hot Springs,
Ark; Las Vegas. New Mexico; Eureka
Springs. Ark; Prescott and Phoenix.
AriZ. Tickets to all these points Will
be good from three to six months from
date of sale, and with liberal stOp-Over
privileges in most cases. The fast time,
sure connections, luxurious accommO-
datiOnS and unrivaled service of 1.-The
Burlington" are well known, and make
it the favorite route for tourists. For
tickets, rates, sleeping car accommoda-
tons, and any further information. call
at city ticket office, No. 164 East Third
street.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-09
FINANCIAL.
New York.

New YORK, Dec e-The market today
acted more ike general bull market than it
has for some time. but there was one weak
SPOT and that was the Gould shares, espe-
cially Western Union. That the NanderDllts
are ranged oil the side of higher figures the
course of that stock seems to leave little
room for doubt. London did not do much
today but there was no selling orders OF I'M
portance from that center as far as could De
seen but the West was again buyer TO some
extent of its favorites, though. with the ex-
eeption of Chicago gas, none of them was
prominent in the dealings, and the rest OF
The general list rose only small fractions.
The industrials we're again remarkable for
strength. and Sugar advanced on the report
of an increase in the dividend; it reeeded
again on the declaration of the usual
amounts. Distillers, however, were very
active and decidedly strong, scoring the
largest gain for the day. The opening was
quiet and firm, and while the market dis
PLAYED disposition to advance II was met III
the early trading by continuation OF the
pressure upon missouri Pacific and Northern
Pacific preferred, which in the former oc-
casioned a loss of per cent. The decline
made no further progress. however. and
while Western Union became the weak stock,
the rest of the list broke away from 1t. and
prices steadily mounted. though only in the
few stocks mentioned was the improvement
of any particular Importance.
Even Western Union closed with only a
fractional loss. Canada Southern was the
special feature. dcllNllN DSlllS SOH-Slulug
unusual for that stock and its advance was
steady and rapid. while Michigan Central, on
smaller transactions, kept pace with it in
strength. The rest of the list failed 10 de-
velop any special feature of note, and the
strength remained unimpared till the close,
which was active and strong at the highest
prices of the day. The important gains in
clude canada Southern, Michigan Central
and Distillers'. each la, and Lackawanna
per cent.
The POST says: Today's curious market is
explained BY q consideration of the position
in which the bear operators have recently
placed themselves. They have put out large
amounts of shorts stock in few quarters,
without making the least impression on the
general market. There can be but one out
come OF such situation. The raiding of
the Gould stocks today. especially the spas
modic attack upon Western Union, did not
lack evidences of desperation. The efforts
to spread broadcast gloomy sentiments on
these and other properties were naturally all
the more strenuous. in view of the unex-
pected buoyancy developed in other
quarters of the market. This occa stoned the
apparently Ierplexing movement iii prices.
One or two special groups Of stocks at times
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-09
CONVENTION POSTPONED.
Anti-Subtreasury Alliance to Meet
After Feb. 23.

~
After Feb. 23.
WASHINGTON. Dee. 8.-W. S. Neal
lister, chairman of the national eXecu-
tive committee of the Anti-Subtrcasury
Alliance, who has been making a tour
of the states wherehis party is strongest,
found awaiting him here letters from
his fellow committeeman urging him to
postpone the date for national conven-
ton called to meet at Memphis, Tenn,
Dec. 16. This call was issued from In
dianapolis upon the refusal of
the supreme council to receive
the pfotest of the Anti-Sub-
treasury party, and make the
same a part of the record. 1t had pre-
viously been determined, in the event
of such action by the supreme council.
to perfect a distant organization, with
the object of restoring the Farmers
Alliance to its original state of fidelity
to its constitution. The proposition to
postpone the convention until a later
date was acted upon by Chairman Nc
AIlister, who tonight issued the follow
ing:
To members Of the Antl-Subtreasury Al
lance: In obedience 10 urgent requests from
many member of the Anti-Subtreasury Al
lance, the national convention called TO
meet at Memphis, Tenn, Dec. IL, is hereby
postponed to a date which will be hereafter
named. W. :. MCAL1sTER'
Chairman for the Committee.
The reasons for this action were given
by Mr.. McAlIister in an interview as he
was taking the train tonight Tor his
home in Canton. Miss. "W hen our call
was issued" he said, "the supreme
council had taken no action OH the third
party question. Subsequently it APP
pointed twenty-five delegates TO the
third party conference set for Feb. % at
st. Louis, Mo. Notwithstanding this
action the National Alliance leaders are
denying that it is their purpose to turn
the Farmers Alliance into political
party. The result of the st. Louis con-
ference will determine their real pur-
pose in the premises. and hence the
propriety of postpOning our national
convention"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-09
THE ERIE'S MOVE.
1t Cannot BE Com PEELED to Keep
the Agreement

NEW YORK, Dec. S.-The Erie rail-
road today served formal notice on the
Trunk Line association that they had
withdrawn from their agreement made
last spring and will, on the 10th inst,
resume their former relation with the
Chicago s. Alton railroad, selling tickets
and checking baggage over that road.
The joint committee of the Trunk Line
association and the Central Traffic asso-
citation will meet next Monday TO pass
upon the matter.
Commissioner j. F. Goddard, of the
Trunk Line association, said today that
the proper course for the Erie road to
have pursued would have been TO have
brought the matter to the attention of
the passenger committee before issuing
notice Of withdrawal. When asked
whether the agreement would now be
abandoned, Commissioner Goddard
said: Il presume so, but whether the
roads will all go back to their old rela-
tons with the Alton is another matter"
This is considered by some to be a
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-09
Government and State Bonds.

Government bonds have been dull, hut
firm. State bonds have been dull and steady.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-09
GERMANIA BANK.
(sTATS BAHK.l
PAKD az CAPITAL. $500. 200
Surplus and undivided profits, S55. 900.
II. B. STRAIT WILLIAM BICKEL.
St.I.OuiS Produce.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 8. - Flour unchanged.
the close yesterday. fell back and lost SEC
and subsequently the market became strong
and closed 120sSc over yesterday. No. red
cash, 945s694s4c. December, 0il2 a 9i7S C,
closing at 9i5sc bid; May, 99I20Sl. O0ls. clos
ing at 99s4c. Corn firm. and closed A0l2c
higher than yesterday; No. cash, 42@142l2c {;
year, 1890 l07sc, closing at 40s4c bid; Janu-
ary $3.50 soc, closing at 4Oc; May. 4O14@ Il sc.
closing at 40s4G0407sc. Oals firm to strong
and higher: No ,. cash, &c; December SIC
nominal; May 327S033c closing at 33c bid.
Rye No. 3. S2Iac. Barley quiet: Minnesota,
5-066c Hay strong; prairie, S. q 1850;
timothy, Sill .5C@l5 Bran firm, east track,
sacked, S361S5c Flaxseed higher at soc.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-09
TILLMAN HAS A PLAN.
South Carolina Liquor Traffic to
Be Restricted.

COLUMBIA, S. c., Dec. S.-The house
of representatives has passed the Childs
bill to prohibit the manufacture and
sale of spirits in South Carolina. except
under certain restrictions. The bill
now goes to the senate, in which body
1t is expected to receive twenty-five out
of thirty-fve votes. Gov. TilImam has
plan of his own to diminish the liquor
traffic, namely, to take away from the
municipalities the revenue derived from
licenses, which he recommended in his
annual message. so that there is doubt
as to his approving the bill should it
pass. In this case it will scarcely be
possibly to secure the necessary two
thirds vote in both houses to pass the
bill over the governors veto.