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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-08-28
The West Virginia Historical and
Antiquarian Society's Ef.
forts to Save 1t.
An Appeal of the Society to the
Teachers and School Chill
dren of the State.

To you and to all liberal minded
citizens OF West Virginia. we ask you
to aid us in saving from destruction
one OF the grandest monuments Of
antiquity. Wonderful structure rear
ed by race which has persisted from
the earth leaving not q sentence OF
recorded history behind. Who we're
they We shall never know. Con
temporary history furnishes no aid,
for they were isolated from all the
world beside. When was tue Mound
reared None can answer for it
may have been old when the Pyra.
mids OF Egypt we're being built and
Cleopatra's Needle WAS being fash.
Toned.
To save il we have devised III.
merous plans, one Of which Is to ask
the teachers and pupils OF the State
to aid US. There were last year.
1873, 064 pupils enrolled in the schools
and 5,49l teachers were employed.
II they will give US bat q few cents
each, we will save the Mound, and
certainly the scholars CT orr State are
those who have the greatest interest
in the preservation of this historic
and Antiquarian monument.
The plan Of work is this: The
Society is now sending to County SUI
perintenients blank subscription lists
| with circulars, etc., which will be
placed in the hands OF every teacher
in the State, ond the teacher is re-
quested TO make q contribution him
self and on the day 6xed, collect from
the school in which he is employed,
carefully entolling the name of every
pupil who contributes with the amount
of the contribution. These lists will
be returned to the Society to be pre-.
served In it's archives.
The 10Th day of October is the an
niversary OF lbe battle OF Point Peas
ant. That falls on Saturday. And
all teachers whose schools are then in
session, will make their collection on
Friday the 9th OF October, which is
the nearest school day TO the ami
vsrsary Of the great historic battle,
The 10th Of November Is the ami.
verssry Of the murder OF the Shawnee
Chieftsin, Cornslalk, at Point Pleas
ant. 81 Of the schools will then be
in session and in all of them. which
we're not open in. October, the collec'
ton will be made, on the anniversary
Of that event.
Teachers and all concerned will re-.
oeive full instructions relative to the
nett cd OF procedure aud it is hoped
that there is not a teacher in the State
that will not aid 10 the laudable work
The Mound once in our possession
will never moro DO In danger OF do
molition, hut will be preserved to be
studied and admired by generations
yot unborn. Will you aid usl IL Is
hoped that you will, and II 50, We will
not only save The Mound TO pOsteriiy,
but AZ the same time gather aud pre-
serve n library and historical cabinet
that shall hereafter be the pride Of
the State Earnestly asking your 50
sistance to the extent Of what you
may be willing TO give.
We are Humbly Yours,
Is. H. OXLEY, Chairman,
a. K. GIBBEEs, Secretary,
X. d. ROLLER,
l.. w. WILSON,
T. L. BRoUS.
J. +. Cork.
JOHN 2. HALE,
VIRGlL a. LEWIS,
3. w. BYRNE,
HrBJcrs Of EJec1ttiUe (omniRec
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-08-28
REUNION OF Elk CONFED
RRATES OF HAMP.
SHIRE COUNTY.

The 9th annual Re- Union OF Ex.
Confederate Soldiers OF Hampshire
county was held st Camp Moorehea.i.
near Romnay, on August 20, 1891.
for the election o. officers TO serve for
the next year and the transaction OF
all other business pertaining to the
association.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: Presideni, I o..
A. Monroe; 1st v;ce President,
David Fox; End Wee President,
Simon Rudolph; 3rd Vice President,
David II. Wright; Recording Secre.
tary, Wm. Montgomery Correspond.
iDg Secretary, John 8. Pancke
Treasurer Joseph A. Pancake
Chaplain Rev. g. w. Finley. ID. d.
EXECUTIVE CoMMrTTEE; VIM H.
Malonsy Jacob Pultz, M. +. Po-
ling. 8. II. Williams. V. n. Polling.
Alter the election OF officers o
committee. consisting OF one mem.
Dor from escn Msgisterial District of
Hampshire county and two members
from Mineral county, was appointed
by the Association TO select. purchase
or lease grounds for a permanent
place to hold our annual re. unions.
The following lie the com mittee:
Bloomery District, b r Mcdonald I;
Capon Z" BF Kump I;
Gore Thomas Scanlon |;
Mill Creek Simon Rudolph !;
Sherman b F Maloney /;
n
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-08-28

The Weet Virginia Historical aud
Antiquarian Society is making com.
mendsble effort TO save from des,ruc-
ton the old relic Of past generations,
The Mound from which Moundsville
gsts its name. Read their letter in
another column.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-08-28
RELIGIOUS.

There Nill he q Baptist Association
hell NJ Hechanlcsburg this county
on Wednesday aud Thursday the 2nd
and 5rd days Of septembaI next.
Meeting to- commence az hcif past
nine o'clock in the morning. Intro
ductory sermon at II o'clock by Rev.
". r. Powell. all are invited 70
come Delegates will please be ca
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-08-28
Merit Wira.

We desire TO SAY to our citizens, that for
Fears we have heen selling De. Kings New
Discovery for Oonsumption Dr.. King New
L!fe Pills, Buckleu's Arnica Salve and r..
leoiric Bitters, and have never handled rem
edies that cell ~ we'll. or that give such I.
Universal satisfaction. We DO not hesitate
10 guarantee them every time, and we stand
ready to refund the purchase price, II salts.
factoy results do not atteud their use
These remedies have won their great popg.
larity purely on their merits. Williamson
nd Diller, Druggiste.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-08-28
New Dress Fabrics

Many surprise the DeDar,n
Kea manifest simply instance
IIor est Textures Little Prices Efec-Wondeu Increases
" 80 81 - tlE NV ol.;i.n: vi 30, -, =.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-08-28

Hon. Lloyd Lowudcs, OF Ale
gany county, declines to be ca rs
-didate for the republican nomi ma
ton for Governor.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-08-28
PLAiDS AND STRIPES.

PLAiDS AND STRIPES.
20 pieces striped Dress Goods al 20
and 25c, double width, all new
styles.
Fancy Plaid Serges a. Soc, 30 inch
30 different colorings.
Fancy PIsid Suitings at so, com
ising all the latest eft cts.
One lot figured Dress Goods at i5o
cap a. 25c.
40 inch Sacking Flannels soc.
Oh inch Sacking FIannels Csc.
DOMESTIC BARGAINS.
Prints 4 5, 6 AMI &c.
Outing FlanDels, 10, IL and 15c.
Home Made Flanels, Csc.
Canton Flannels, 6, 8 and 1Oc.
Tailed Fisnnels 20. 25, IS & 500
Bailadsvalc Flannel, so 10 O and$t
NENy EATT Cnnr1S Ar
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-08-28
PLAIN DRESS GOODS.

Double width Cashmeres 12Ic.
thirty different shades.
36 inch Henriettas only Csc, 20
shades cheap at 35c.
All wool plain Serges, 40 inches. in
Is ehades at Soc.
All WOOL Henriettas at Soc, 40 inch,
oil new shades, worth CSC.
All wool Henfiettas at 75c. 46 inch,
bought them 20 sell at 90c.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-08-28
PRESERVE THE MOUND,

The MANN 9th Mound at Mounds
vile, one of the Greatest Pre-
historic Monuments of this
Continent in Danger
of Destruction.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-08-28

Are broken down from overwork or household
cares Browns Iron Bitters
rebuilhs the system. aids digestion. removes eE-
coss Of bile. aid cures malaria. Get the genuine
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-08-28
KondaIi's SPAWN Cure.

sHXRwoop. Nd. May z. %
D.. r.. J. KrxDAfr Co.:
Geuts--AtsDut three years ngO I wrote TO you
rbout q horse owned VINO had q SPAWN. fused
SIX yIttlcs Of your kcndnirs SPAWN Cure, and 10
mode a complete Cure. have recommended 10 to
otacrs who have usod ~ with like success-
MK1 ANNIE Y. E1unkMou
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-08-28
BLACK DRESS GOODS.

BLACK DRESS GOODS.
All wool Black serges, so and Coo
Ali wool Henrietias at 50c., 40 inch.
We pride ourselves On tets value.
Stripes and Plaids at zoe in lack
spd "r!tes and Black and Grey.
SIZE Iarp Henrietias at 500
81 Zoe 81 80, 81 rs and s2 %.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-08-28

Br oaE W T tHggu
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-08-28
KendaIl'S SPAWN Cure.
KendaIl's SPAWN Cure.

CoLuNHfA, Ala. July e.. is53
DIV. n. ]. krEpALf. %.
oonts-t hsyo snecfuoiiy removed ono case q
bone spnyin With your Kcnaaiis Spayi.i Cure.
lcEecrfulb recon mend 10 t. az.
Respectfully. T.. G. ExIsnr
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-14
VEST POINT on THE YORK.
Bean-EaG and Donkey Parties, Tablesux
&C, at the Terminal.

Bean-Bag and Donkey Parties. Tablesux.
&C, at the Terminal.
WEST POINT. VA, August 13.-Although
comparatively little known consequently not
half Appreciated, this delightful summer re-
soft has enjoyed most prosperous season
and its guests many pleasures totally I'M
known 10 those who seek summer vacation
and recreation among the mountains or at
some more formal resort. Ever since its
opening the Terminal Hotel has been filed
with a merry party, all Of whom dread the
approach OF their day 10 60 home. expressing
IN the highest terms their appreciation of the
many pleasures and delightful entertainment
enjoyed.
The past week has been the most brilliant
one known: every day is marked by some at
tractiye entertainment. Wednesday night
the young ladies Of the 'IenninaN gave
donkey party Miss Ashley Miller, of Rich
mond. winning the first prize handsome
basket o. fruit and cut flowers Mr.. Carroll
Miller, by pinning the tail where the head
ought 10 be" carried off the booty"
handsome lemon penetrated by gorgeous
stick Of candy.
Friday night the guests were treated TO
most enjoyable series of tableaux which dis
played marked talent and reflected much
credit upon tho Young ladies in charge Sat
urday evening Miss FERGUSON. OF Richmond.
gave bean-bag party, which was participated
ia by all. young and old. Mr.. @. Il. Powell
was the fortunate winner of the first prize.
an oxydzed ink-stand. the BOBBY" being
awarded Miss Juietto Hoskins. of the Point
In the morning melon feast WAS rendered
the adiesb by Mesdames E.A. Saunders. Dr.. X.
l.. Brown and John A. Curtis.
In the evening sailing party was given by
the young men to the following young ladies:
Misses Ashley Miller. Mary Dodson, Kate
DOdson. Matte Westwood, Hunter Fergus
son and Mamie Williams: Messrs. T. T.
Lamb, C. Il. Powell. J. 7. Turner, George
Lindsay, n. b. D'Oyley, j. NJ Gatewood.
Walker, all most ably and becomingiy chape-
roned by Mrs. X. M. Balm, of Waco, Texas.
During the evening delicious refreshments
were served, and about midnight the party
returned. pronouacing this the most enjoya-
bic event OF the season. SACK.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-14
4 SUDDEN DEATH.
Miss Alice Shields Parker Died at Her
Home Yesterday.

One Of the ssddest occurrences, which has
happened in this city for a hong time was
the sudden death OF Miss Alice Shields Parker
al the homo of her mother at 720 east Frank
lin street yesterday evening at 730 o'clock.
About an hour previous 20 her death the
Young lady was apparently in the enjoyment
Of fullest health. and surrounded by loving
friends and had the promise of a long life OF
happiness,
4 few minutes after o'clock in the after
noon. while attending 10 her usual household
duties. she was taken sick and rapidly grow
inc worse died in the time stated. Medical
aid was summoned and everything possible
done for her relief out without avail.
The attack was entirely unsupported, and
the shock OF her desth completely prostratod
her mother whose only daughter and loving
coupanion she was. The mother, Mrs K. 5.
Parker. is a sister Of Mr. \. W warrington
treasurer of the Richmond and Potter burg
railway. The young lady has large con
nection in the city. besides two brothers,
MessrS. J. ". and ". ]. Parker.
The young lady WAS IN apparent perfect
health up 60 the hour Of her death, and the
announcement Of her speedy end was no less
q shock 10 her friends than her family. She
was a member Of Monumental Episcopal
church. and her funeral will DO conducted az
the residence by Rev Hartley Carmichael
The interment will be made at Sh0ckoe Hill
cemetery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-14
THEY TOASTED TIE QUEEN.
Sir Waiter Raleigh Lodge, Sons OF 81
George. Enjoy Themselves.

Sir Waiter Raleigh Lodge, sons OF ST.
George. Enjoy Themselves.
After the regular business last evening, Sir
Walter Raleigh Lodge, No, 50, Sons Of st.
George. the officers and members and friends
had a social gathering, and most pleasant
time was spent
After partaking Of the many good things Of
beneft TO the inner man. the following toasts
were drank
The Queen responded TO by musical honors.
those present heartily singing God Save the
Queen"
The President of the nited States" then
received a hearty recogntionfromt the Worthy
Chaplain, Rev. Aaron Jones whose remarks
brough. forth much applause.
The Order of the Sons of 81. George" was
the next toast and WAS responded 70 by Fast
President John }. Gam who forclby Nus
trated the benefits of the order in the United
States but more especially what knghsnmeh
have received through it in Richmond.
1lr X. j. Cole sang with excellent effect
maggie May" and Mir. Chilyer rendered with
a pleasing voice the "Old Oaken Bucket"
The important toast of the evening was
responded 10 10y D d. W ) 2. II. ". Hey.
II was Cur Absent Brothers Mr.. X; Cole
amused the auditors with Farmer Dobson's
Expert" and Mr. John j. Gam rendered one
OF Mrs. Caudls's curtain lectures. Mr.. II,
W. Davies sang Rule Britannia" and Alr.
= Z Watlen made an elaborate speech
There were many beautiful floral decora-
tons, and the hall presented very pretty
sight. Ii was the wee smR hours when the
guests departed. and all present said that 1t
was one If the most enjoyable soclables ever
held by the lodge
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-14
THE PRESS CONVBNTION.
They Want "A Cfedltable Showing at tho Tx
position-Other News.

position-Other News.
RALEIGH, n. c., August lS-The North
Carolina Press convention in session at " ms
ton to-day adopted resolutions asking our
commissioners TO the Worlds Fair to
do all il their power TO make q
promising their aid in the success OF the great
Southern Exposition 10 he held in this
city. J. A. Thomas of the l.ouisburg Times,
was elected president for the ensuing year
and ] Is. Sherrille secretary. The assOcia-
ton went on an excursion 10 Stoneville. on
the Roanoke snds.Southern. this afternoon.
and returned to the grandeSt banquet ever
given in the State, and will excurt 10 Wilkes
boro tomorrow The next convention meets
in Charlotte.
Bostick the negro who brutallv murdered
jerome Currie..Of one of the best families Of
Moore county, this State, recently near Jack
sons Springs aud wounded two negroes in
the fight. was caught to-day near keyser and
lodged in Richmond Jail The whole country
was aroused TO ind him. and great excitement
prevails 1t is feared that tonight he will be
taken from Jail aud lynched. However, the
Monroe Light Infantry have been notified 10
be in readiness at all hours.
Mr. George f. Pell associate editor of the
State Chronicle, has purchased the Nadkin
Valley News Mt Mount Airy, this State. and
leaves here Saturday to take editorial charge
Of the paper. which will be enlarged and
otherwise improved.
Ben. Bostick, the negro who murdered
Jerome G. Currie -and one farm hand and
wounded another negro near Rockingham
last Friday. was captured nine miles from
there to-day He acknowledges the deed and
says he committed 1t IL anger, but felt no re-
morse
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-14

among tho prisoners. This, however. can
scarcely he avoided. when four to five men
are confined in ono cell. ana
only one guard is allowed 10 every
100 men. In the Ohio penitentiary each con
Wet has q separate cell. and there are twelve
guards 10 each squad of $50 prisoners.
The cost of feeding, clothing and guarding
tho Virginia conyicts was nineteen cents per
capita last year, while that OF Ohio was about
forty-nine cents.
The ventilation of our penitentiary is n
great factor in the prevention OF disease. and
Yesterday there were only about six con-
yicts in the hospital department
The kitchen was also visited. and the visI-
tors were pleased with the food and the man
nor of cooking. The bread, especially, was
commented upon, and two loaves were given
them by Captain White for shipment to Co
lumbus.
After short visit in the superintendent :
Office during which Secretary Newman gath
cred all the data they desired, the members
OF tho board returned to tord's Hotel
When asked later IN the afternoon regard
ing their visit they did not seem particularly
enthusiastic over the discipline or conduct Of
the prison. and regretted that superintendent
Moses was too much engaged to accompany
them in person through the institution.
Warden Il. f. Dyer, of the Ohio peniten-
tiary. who accompanied the Board of Mana
gers III THEIR NloiI 10 lub EholeIu plloOn9' was
born near DanYille. in Henry county. At the
age OF nineteen he emigrated TO Ohio and has
been an active participant in the conduct OF
affairs in that State for many years.
In 1879 be was first elected by the Board OF
Managers as warden, and again in 1890 he was
reelected.
He IS a strong Cleveland man for the Presi-
dency and il positive OF the reelection Of
Campbell for Governor. Campbell. he said.
is a winner, and. while his record is not for
big majorities. he always gets there. He has
been elected three times to Congress first by
q majority Of ono vote. then by ten votes, and
the third time by a majority Of two votes -
and this was all IN a district which was 1000
Republican"
Mr.. Dyer read in the TINES yesterday of
death sentence passed upon a criminal IN
Ohio. and said he would have to be at home
by the DIST 10 execute him. L ofhciated IN
six executions last year he said. and had
no mishaps, am growing familiar with the
business"
The warden is a live representative Ono
Democrat and is thoroughly familiar with
prison statistics.
He was surprised at learning that the re-
hgious services at our penltentiary were gwen
without cost. He stated that the state Of
Ohio paid 900 annually for all the preach
ing his prisoners received.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-14
PRINCE WILLIAM.
Cruel PreRcher-Empty Jail-LegisIative
Talk.

BRENTsyuLE, August 13-lSpecial. w.
T. Wine. missionary Baptist preacher. in
whom some of the people had confidence. be-
heying him to be good man, was tried before
Justice w. W. Buckley Monday and fined go
for numerically beating little boy ten wears
old, who is bound TO him until he is twenty
one years old. When the boys back was
barred for the Justice TO inspect the bruises
the bystsnders became very much incensed,
owing TO the dreadfully bruised appearance
OF the little fellows back Ii appeared in
evidence that Wine had kept tho 10y tied
with his hands behind him two nights pre-
Slo0s 10 the day OF the trial TO prevent his
running away. After the trial the boy ran
of. Wine says he loves the boy and punished
him only for his own good and that he is very
bad and hard 20 control
Mrs. James H. Reid and her son Willie. for
merly OF Alexandra city. but now of lower
Prince William, returned home yesterday from
short visit 10 their relatives and friends in
md about Brentsvilie. Mrs Reid is highly
accomplished lady.
The criminal expenses in this county have
bseh exceedingly small for the last year.
There has not been a prisoner in Jail even Tor
petty ohense for more than twelve months
quite number Of gentlemen in this county
seem 10 have the Legislative bee in their
bonnet" The candidates already mentioned
are Captain X. II. Tyler, present representa-
I'VE MAJOR ). Il. Purcell. ex-representative:
Ut John ;. Powell. ex-representative. and
Colonel Edmond Burkeley. who held office
uIder Tie United States Government during
Sieseiands administration. They have ali
Doeh once holders, and they are willing 10
eeIFo their dear peole again.
Captain Taylor has letter from Gov
candidate. -''-- ~ "ss'4 70
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-14
NOKfOIh.
Pilot observation-disclosures Mems Agency
Goods Attached.

Goods Attached.
NORFOLK, VA. August l3.-lSpecial The
Pilot Association of this city yesterday ten
dered the Business Mems Association fish
ing cruise upon their flagship William
Starkey. and number Of prominent bust
ness men, III charge Of Captain o. T.. Edwards.
left last evening for the Chesapeake to be alb
sent three or four days.
The School Board met at the Office Of the
superintendent IN the Landmark building
last night, and transacted large amount OF
routine business. Quite discussion arose as
TO the right of the reporters to lie present. II
was suggested that there would he no
objection to their remaining if they would
submit their reports 10 the superintendent
for his approval. Ii was maintained by the
friends Of tho press that the newspaper men
were properly present. that the meetings are
public meetings until 10y resolution they are
declared otherwise. This opinion prevailed.
merchants and business mems CONNER
cial agency was organized last night with
seventy members. Several organizations have
recently been perfected in all the larger cities
OF the State
Some weeks ago Il party arrived in this city
and rented a commodious store on Main
street and placed therein a large
stock of clothing. Over the street
was hung 10 the breeze large banner bearing
the following sweeping declarations: "S67. 900
worth OF goods at 40 cents on the dollar. No
bankrupt assignees or trustees sale; no fire
stock" To-day the goods were attached. and
the doors closed and the stock placed in the
hands OF the sheriff 10 settle S7.750
due Nathan Rosenfelt. Of Philadelphia,
William Briggs was arrested this morning
by the police charged with robbery in Peters
burg, be will be taken 20 that city by Chief-of-
Police Eans. OF Petersburg, to-day.