davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-08-15

LIKE A BRAVE MAN.-John
Wetzel was one of the boldest pio-
neers Of West Virginia. "a man
absolutely without fear" the chron-
icles of those times call him. The
manner of his death was worthy Of
that eulogy. In the pursuit of his
occupation, that of hunter and sur
veyor, he often undertook long Jour-
neys alone along the Ohio rivera
reckless proceeding, when time and
place are considered-and was never
accompanied by more than one or
two friends. One day while return
ing In canoe with one companion
from an excursion to Middle Island
creek, he was hailed by a large
party of Indians and ordered to put
ashore. Without making any reply
he headed the boat for the middle of
the stream and with his companion
made effort to escape. The Indians
fired on the instant, and one of the
bullets struck WetZel in the BODY.
Seeing at once that the wound was
mortal, he ordered the other man to
lie down In the canoe, aud then
though his life was ebbing fast.
with renewed vigor he pulled for the
opposite shore. The Indians fred
another yolley but without effect,
and before they could reload the
boat was out of range. WetZeI OK
pired soon after reaching the bank,
and was buried on high ground by
his companion. His grave may
still be seen, marked by a rough
stone on which is traced in rude
characters, 81. W., 1887"
GENERAL GRANT" General
Grant was" says General Horace
Porter in Nc U,we'S Magazine, "with-
out exception the most absolutely
truthful man l ever encountered in
public life. He was not only truthful
himself but had horror of untruth
in Others" An anecdote illustrates
this trait.
One day while sitting in his bed
room in the White House, where he
had retired to write a message to
Congress-, card was brought in by a
servant.
An officer on duty at the time,
seeing that the President did not
want to be disturbed, remarked to the
servant, Say the President is not
in.n
General Grant overheard the re-
mark, turned around suddenly in
his chair and cried out to the servant {:
"Tell him no such thing I don't
lie myself, and / don't want any one
to lie for mep'
What pity we do not have in
public life more men like General
Grant In this respect!
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-08-15

CAME Too LATE.--Ips a great
pity" said the convicted burglar to
his lawyer, "that you couldn't have
made that closing speech of yours at
the opening of the case"
I" L don't see that it would have
made any difference.n
"1t would, though. Then the
jury would have been asleep when
the evidence came in and I'd have
stood some show.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-08-15

ONE day the children were having
an object lesson on the blue heron.
The teacher called attention to his
small tail saying: "The bird has no
tail to speak Of" The next day she
asked the scholars to write descrip
tion of the bird, and little German
girl wound up by saying: "The blue
heron has a tail, but it must not be
talked about.n
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-08-15

Mr.. BUNTING" said the doc
tor as he left his patient to speak to
her husband, 81 am afraid your
wife's mind is gone" Husband Tin
no way startled)-I am not surprised,
for she has been giving me piece
OF it almost every day since we
married, and that's fifteen years
ago.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-08-15

/" WHY don't you work? Don't
like it, 1 suppose"
" Like 1t? Why, boss, work with
me is passon, vice. That is Just
the trouble. The moment 1 COM
mence to do a. little l cannot leave
1t alone, and it grows upon me like
drink, opium or lawn tennis. That
Is why have to make an effort and
leave il entirely alone.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-08-15
n ERVY.AU PaDa.D

NERVY.A" Papa.o
She knelt beside the detected fig
ure and fondly kissed the dropping
head.
Papa can I not keep the wolf
from the door with my singingP"
He was without hope, although
smiled.
My child" he sighed, "your
singing would keep almost anybody
else from the door, but the wolf Is
pretty nervy, you know"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-08-15

WIFE ito unhappy husband)-I
wouldn't worry, John it doesn't do
any good to borrow trouble. Hus-
band - Borrow trouble? Great Ce-
sar, my dear, / amt borrowing
trouble I've got it to lend.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-08-15

81 WANT to see the boss of the
house," said the peddler to Mrs. Dar-
Icy, who had answered the ring.
Pm sorry" she replied as she
gently closed the door, "but baby's
asleep just now"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-08-15

COULDN'T TELL.-Miss do Thum-
per (after playing her favorite
"piece")--How do you like nv
new piano, professor?
Professor Won Musik-I do not
know, mees. l neffer played on 1t.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-08-15

ONE billion dollars in United
states silver certificates, laid end to
end, would reach distance of 114,-
2S9 miles, or nearly five times
around the earth.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-08-15

A WOMAN says that man can
suffer death at the stake with the
dignity of martyr, but he cannot
chase after his hat in a public road
without looking ridiculous.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-08-15

MABEL Ito her young man)-But
you must ask papa for his consent.
Young Man (very shyly)-Oh,
certainly Your--papa--has-I-
observation-disclosures ?
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-08-15

AN Irishman's definition of wit |:
L" Wit is the lava which comes from
the mouth of lively crater
..s
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-08-15

Sissy Mamma, does demi-toilet
mean half dressed, like Mrs. Rob-
ins Is when she comes here to din
ner?
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-08-15

DON'T fail to call on D. X. InomaSS MAJ
- before buying your To0acGGo nam "
Cigars, either in large or Small q'"'
tiles.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-08-15

JOHNSON, omohundro & Cos TIgs[, ngsr,
Regent, Conqueror and Monarch over. YER
alls, extra length, at Fl. T. Bell'' Low"
isburg, w. Va.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-08-15

JOHNSON, Omohundro q Co. y NC
gent Shirts, white, unlaundried' AZ H.
Il. Bells.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-08-15

JOHNSON, Omohundro s. Coz ne
gent Shirts, white, laundried, ana GryS- S
tai Shirts, white, laundried, az III
Bells.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-08-15
SOMETHING YOU WANT |

JOHNSON, Omohundro q Go. . ulah'
Coats, at II. L. Bells.
JOHNSON, Omobundra u 20. 8 "iaii'
Oyershirts, extra long, at Fl. L. Bell b.
JOHNSON, Omohundro Il Co.'S Cfys-
tai laundried, Colored Shirts at d. l.
Bells.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-03-07
TO BE Needed NOW.
In the Spring You are Always
Run Down.
This VIII Tell You Just What to
do for Yourself.
And Just Why You Should Follow Tx.
nelly This Plum.

In the spring everybody needs to think about
nklng a spring medicine. Not only Is this n
common practice, but u worry necessary md
h%calthiul ono, It Is u fact which physicians nc
knowledge aud tho people rccoguiEc generally,
that n sprIng tonic taken during the months OF
March, April and May Is moro conducive TO tho
restoration OF health, IN cases OF thoGc who nro
sick, than auy other course OF treatment that
could possibly DO adopted.
IT'S further understood by everybody that even
for those who call themselves we'll, II Is very
Important ut this SehSon OF tho year, II they
would maintain good health and v!sor. to take
aspiring remedy to strengthen aud inyigora,c
the nerves, tono up the action OF all tho organs.
and thus, BY creating a healthy condition OF
the nerves. blood, stomach. liver. kidneys and
bowels. assist Nature IN tho efforts she always
makes In the spring TO cleanse, purify and In
ylgOrate the system.
In tue spring there are q great many and Inn
potiant changes going on In tho body. Perfect
health cannot be maintained while tho system
Is closgcd and tho organs sluggish, aud tho per.
sou has a languld and weakened feeling, with
more or less nervouSnoss and debility.
Now In regard TO what you should take. Tho
best spring medicine, Endorsed and recommend
cd by physicians, dsugGlsts and tho people. Is
d.. Greeue's Servura blood and nerve remedy.
In proof OF this, thousand, OF testimonials are
being constantly published In the papers. The
following 10 from Mr.. Eta Sumner, OF Good
ellis, Mich:
81 havo been afflicted she says, with ncr.
ynIlG Hnhi1Itv for n pnar Nc nNFyaa tvnrR HnTl-
plctoly Frustrated, aud I suffered at the slight
est Excitement, with great headache. Al lines
| was entirely overcome By this disease. l
would stny In tho house alone, aud dcspise the
sight OF my own people.
MY entire nervous system was shattered, aud
my life was a worrinent land burden to me. I
wa, advised TO try DR.. Greenc's Eetvura blood
aud nerve remedy, aud while OIL the first bottle
began to recover. Ny friends were very much
surprised.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-03-07

BILE loss to tho material interest, Of tho
country, that tho act was finally 70.
pealod-and thon repeal would have
been impossible except for tho holp OF
tho Republicans.
Again, whom tho question OF tho tariff
was taken up, instead OF observing tho
pledge, Of the platform and proposing
n square tariff ior.rovonue bill. tho Dom.
ocratic majority started out with a
patchwork Of compromises and mako.
shifts, and cano out with u senate
spawned, trust.bogotton mongrel,
which was finally passed aftor nearly
n yoar OF haggling and h%ucksloring, dur.
Ing which tho business Of tho country
was ut Il standatill Of suspense and tho
pooplo wore aching In every bone and
SNOW to got ut tho men who so betrayed
their intorosts, violated authority and
plodso and made puppets Of national
welfare aud party integrity.
Tho pooplo got thoIm In November
and buried thom under such n wayo OF
wrath, disgust and condemnation that
low Of them will over riao to tho surface
Of public lifo again. But they seem to
have learned nothing from the cata.
clysm by which they wero engulfcd.
Tho second session Of Congress but
added to Its monument OF i'll fame.
Though tho treasury was on tho verge
OF bankruptcy; though the country was
on tho bring Of national population.
suspension Of gold payments, a fall to
tho silver standard and tho universal
calamities which would inevitably on.
sue; though tho President and tho soc.
rotary OF tho treasury mado suggestion
after suggestion aud appeal after appeal
for simple aud easily authorized means
OF preventing such catastrophes; though
tho long autIoring business interests
pleaded for relicf-for au opportunity
oven to breathe-theso men refused to
liit a hand. but answered every appeal
with n jeer and every prayer with 4
threat; and il il had not been for the
determination OF Cleveland and Carlisle
to savo tho credit Of the nation aud to
protect the money OF the people, despite
Congress. wo should to-day DO in the
midst OF a panic in which TOW members
OF the late Congress could venture home
without risking n reception by an in.
turiated mob.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-03-07

Surveying parties aro at work on tho
ship canal between Lake Erie and tho
Ohio river. That work completed and
tho Nicaragua canal in operation. thore
would DO a superb waterway past
Wheeling from tho great lakes to tho
Pacific const.
This Is by no mean a wild dream. It
is in the highest sonsc n commercial
possibility which would mako n good
return on tho investment, Wheeling
Is deeply Interested in both OF these
great projects aud ha, overy reason 20
contribute Us she can to their success.
The heavy iroights are carried more
cheaply by wator than by rail, as cheap
as rail transportation has como to be.
The railroads would not DO hurt by the
waterway. For that matter, in good
times the railroads cannot meet tho
freight demands on them,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-03-07
If The Democratic party doesn't keep
Lsnt. who should?


There is ink on the pale faced moon.
Some giddy persons think there may be
blood there soon. Paul B~ourges, author
of .'Cosmopolis" and other entertain.
ing books, came to this country, looked
US over Tor about elk months, and then
wrote a book on us. This was his
"3utre Mer." We owe him something
ior, devo:ing to US so much more than
the ordinary time.
Mark Twain took decided exception
to some Things in "0utre Mer," and
Mark went Tor the F%renchmau. This
woke up another Frenchman, known to
the world us Max ORAL, who rays in
effect that our Mark zee. no shentle-
man" Gu. of all this i. is that a duel
may come. Ii it be a French meeting
on the field OF honor NJ. Bourget may
continued TO write engaging books. II
itbe n meeting under the American
codc-well, Mark will tell us in his
inimitab!e way how ne was drawn into
il. how much he regrets that NJ. Bour-
get ia lost to the world oiliterature, aud
from il all will draw some Of those phil.
osophical deductions which arc tho de.
ligt. of bis later yeara.
Tho incident may even serve as G
topic for one OF those af,er.dinner talks
with which the versatile Mark il won,
TO bind as'witE n spell
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-03-07
AvIorouY Fon THE pEopLE.
Tho Dlg Patent Decision Burlos Patents
Already Dsnu.

Tho nlg Patent Decision Burios Patents
Already Dead.
New fork Special 10 Phldiephid PresL
Whether 1t 10 groat victory for West.
inghouso and other anti.Bell interests
or not, IL 10 u decision which will DO OF
immense service to tho pcoplo Of this
country. 1t puts an Ond to that scandal
Of tho patent Office by which It was pos.
Hibio to maintain for moro than four.
teen years tho Edison patent In the In.
forests OF tho Boil people, although no
patont was granted until 1892. Tho Ed.
sou patents worO not patents nt all I'M
I'll that yonr thoy wcro moroly applica.
tions for patents, which by thalmystor.
ious and sufficient influence Nlich has
made 1t possible for tho Boil people to
sustain themsclvo, against all odds
wore hung up In tho patent office Tor
fourteen years, tho Bell people at tho
same time having rs great an advantage
n. though tho patents wero Issued.
When two years ago they wero issued
1t wna expected that the life OF them
would DO for seventeen years. or. In
other words, by this mystery Of influence
or management OF this great monopoly
would DO ablo to control tho patents for
thirty.one years instead Of sovonteen.
That they arc now unable TO do this,
that tho monopoly 80 far a, patents arc
concerned Ia broken, that the fold OF
telephone business is ope to such cap.
ital rs choose to embark In it, all these
things nre duo to tho persistoncy and
the firm conviction with which tho In.
~teresls represented by the distinguished
lawyers in this case main.ainod their
ground.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-03-07

Before | had flashed the second bottle, l
could sleep with n quiet mind. and cat with a
ready and refreshing appetite. / hare taken
three bottles and am entirely cured OF all my
SuCctlngx Ihavc found DR.. Greene's Ncryura
blood and nerve remedy to be exactly what 1t is
represented.
II cannot speak hall highly enough OF It. T
chccriully and earnestly recommend It TO every.
one afflicted with disease. wha, gives people
absolute confidence in 1t. Is its being the dis.
covcsy OF one OF our best known mud most sue.
ceSsiul physicians"
No remedy In the world 10 so sure TO bring
back bloom aud color to the wan and faded
checks. the orilllancy 10 the hollow aud bag.
gard eyes, the lightnesS and elasticity 10 the
weak and weary steps. the strength aad vitality
to the nns,runc. shattered aud worn-out nerves
II Is, indeed. the greatest OF all spring mcdl.
cine, for II makes the sick well and strong.
Ill not a patent mcdiciue. hut the prcscrIp.
ton of the most successful living specials, in
curing nervous aud chronic diseases. DR.. Greene,
OF IS West Fourteenth street, New York Gifts.
lie has the larscNt practice IN the world. aud
this grand medical discovery ia the result, OF his
vast experience. This great reputation OF Dr..
Greene Is a guarantee that his medicine will
cure, aud the fact that he can be consulted by
anyone, at my time. free Of charge: personally
or By letter. gives absolute assurance OF hts
wonderful medicine.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-03-07
"a BLACK CHAPTER ENDED"

The fifty-Thira Congress- More Fool Than
K~nnvc-IIcnry wnttcrson, the Loading
Democratic Editor of tho SOUTH, Pays
His Respects In scorchins Language.
LouiIrilte CouriG Journal lDonJ
Two years ago the life OF the Fifty.
third Congress began under conditions
which could hardly havo been moro
favorable. Yesterday it ended in fail.
ure which could hardly have been moro
complete.
1t began with the confidence OF Il
greatmnjority OF thcpeop!e OF the United
States. 1t ends with scarcely enough
friends for pall-bearers.
II began with authority from n mighty
upheaval OF the popular will. 1t ends
in population by even Il nigh,icr up.
heavel Of popular disgust.
1t began with tho Democratic party
elevated to such ~ opportunity us it
had not had for over thirty, years. !.
onds with tho Democratic patty in.
volved in us dire q wreck al ever bci-!i
a Congress.
1t began with thechance to make suro
a lasting and glorious future for tho
Democracy. 1t ends with the Dcnoc.
racy deeper in the morass OF doubt, dis
s%enslon, confusion and impotence than
ever before.
truly is the record which it leaves
ono that shall perpctuate its na,nc for
all timo in the annals which shall toll
TO future generations tho story oil the
nations ordeal and aparty's misfortune.
Tho bo1t thing TINT can DO said Of tho
Fitty-third Congress is that it was more
fool than knavc. II wanted to do
right. but 1t could never agree with
itself as to what was right. Represent
ing II party which mad boon ont OF
powor for nearly Il third Of n century,
a party which had accordingly become
essentially an opposition party. ON.
bracln. all tho m~uititudinous and incon.
sisicnt elements which thu. implios-it
was intruated with authority ne n result
OF tho deterioration. u%qurpation. mis-.
rulo and corruption OF tho Republican
party. Composed OF such varying con-
stituents. it was inevitable that, with
tho roins Of power at last in its hands,
overy faction should seek to seize them
and do tho driving, with tho fore.
doomed result. unless thoro was in Com
gross or in tho white house some power
strong enough to dominate and unto
tho party'- n%ntagonislic factions IN ono
clearly defined policy aud direct them
TO its unsworvink execution. Lacking
such Il force rs that, IN these day, Of
many small mon aud no big leaders, tho
only hope for tho party in Congress- was
to DO tru. to tho party in convontion-
to follow faithfully tho chart marked
out for IL in the national platform.
But there wus nOithor loadorahip nor
loyalty 10 the platform. Although tho
platform plollgod tho repeal OF tho Silor.
man act it was only after long monthp %;
desperate Ullort, resulting in incnlc,iln.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-03-07
can newspaper would DO regarded as tho

can newspaper would DO regarded as tho
rank mcnnncsa Of nn offensive parli.
San.
It would DO a pleasure to doiond
a Congrc,u Of tho United States, Domo.
cratic though II were, against such an
assault; but tho record makes defense
by anybody impossible. 1t 10 all that
tho Democratic Courior.Journ says OF
1t, aud that Is about all that tho Eng.
lish language will oxprosB.
II wo Obliged to have such a
Congress always, 1t would be bottor 10
have mono. Thoro Is no redemption
for a Congress that Is. as Colonel Wat.
terson says OF tho F%iity.third, "moro
fool than knave."
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-03-07

To.Sldnr Governor MacCorklo will
appear in ths Opera House to discuss
the Nicaragua canal project. which
comes go close to West Virginia. The
chamber Of commerce invites every.
body to be present. With tho aid Of
large colored maps the governor makes
the subject SO clear that everybody
understands it. Those who hear the
matter discussed tonight will DO we'll
repaid.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-03-07
AMUSING NOTES.

A etory is told OF Mgr. Midland, the
predecessor Of Cardinal Desprez in the
archbishopric OF Toulouse. He was
passing one day through tho pig market
when 4 man. shouted at him: "rhere
are only priests and pig, in this place"
The abbsy. as hc then was. stopped and
said to tho man: "My frienrI. are you
n priest?" "Not l." returned tho other.
Then" said tho abbey. you naturally
are the other thing."-London Globe.
lIamilton-"How high docs Phinton
say the waves were on that last ocean
trip OF his" Halnil-"Well, l haven't
heard him say for two weeks. but judy
ing from the way they were growing
then | should say he estimates them
about two miles high at tho present
time."-ChicGco Record.
"Trimmins has a first ratio voice"
said the critic at tho concert, "but he
always comes in behind time" "Yes,"
replied the man who lends money, II
guess it's force Of habit. Trimming
notes are always overdue. ~ Washington
Star.
He-lf you would but say yes, Aman.
da, my love, 1 would treat you like an
angel. She-I believe YOU. Nothing to
eat and less &c wear! No. Mel-&oGdd
Hcek.
Jamesou-Why do you advocate long
engagements so earnestly? Simson-.
The longer they're engaged the less
tlmo in which they'll DO married.
Chicago Record,
"Nas old lIeavvioot pleased with his
daughters selection OF n husband 2"
"Oh. yes. he knew he would have omc
thing to boot in the bargain."-lntcr
Ocean.
Parker-I would join the CHI urch if it
wasn't full OF hypocrite,. Tue ker-Oh,
you nre mistaken about that. There's
always room for ono more.-Lik.
"My poor yabbit's deadw allow
sad" Papa killed my poor ynboi. in
back yard!" "Oh, dear!" ~ hal
taters wiv my poor yabbit. Boston
Budget.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-03-07

wnEKL,Na. MARCH :, 1898.


Speaking OF the ISrELLroExcER's COM
ments on its position with regard to the
direct tax-which position had u sort OF
Acknowledgements flavor
-ths'R Register makes a mighty effort to
reconcile itself to itself. Yesterday It
said:
The Register did not and does not approve Of
the policy which divided the money among the
states, but. since thc division has been made.
we have taken the ground that West Virginia
shonld not be cuGltcd out OF her share OF the
fund. henco The Registers approval OF the West
Virginia resolution. which prevents this.
This isn't to the point at nil. Four
years . the Register thought 1t would
be the righ. thing for West Virginia to
refuse to take the money. Here is what
it said on March 81. 1891:
The Register opposed the Direct Tax Refund
Ing bill frou The start. on the grounds stated,
and-tI would have been a credit to West Viz
giniA and nm NAnoic worthy 10 be followed by
the portion credited "a West Virginia. and thus
put the stamp Of its dlapproval on this lOotIng
z Otthe t~reaSiry. But siuce the legislature dld
not pos urssso much Spartan virtue and accepted
tbe money. tbs REGISTER advised. and still ad.
viScs. O. the best method of dlSpOSing OF Il, that
IL be used fOg tho Improyement OF COUNT roads.
Having accepted this uuearned money. that,
iaous opinion, is the best Use Il cat be put 10.
The idea OF the Register was then
tina: West Virginia should have spurned
the offer OF the filthy lucre, and that
without any regard to what other states
did. The two positions cannot be made
TO tiovetaiI and the Register may as
we'll give up the Job.