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Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-09-19

HE'D been waltzing with his host's
daughter and was in the corner
repairing damages. Here he was
espied by his would-be papa-in.law.
" She's the flower of my family,
sir" said the latter.
$50 1t SEEMS" answered the young
man "pity she comes off so, amt
1t t?' he continued as he essayed an
other vigorous rub at the white spots
on his coat sleeve.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-09-19
NUMBER II.

THOUGH he may write farm bal
lads the rest of his life, Will Garlic
ton will be known best to the next
generation for his " Over the Hill to
the Poorhouse" and {" Betsy and I
are Out" so that it is interesting to
learn how little pecuniary reward
he received tor the notable poems.
The Betsey and 1" he contributed
to the Toledo Blade while he was
salaried writer on that paper, and
received therefor merely " editorial
encouragement" and the other,
contributed to Harper's Weekly,
brought check for thirty dollars.-
The poorhouse referred to in the
poem is the one near Hillsdale Mich.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-09-19
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.

TWO miles east of Falling Spring,
Il Greenbrier county, w. Va, l4O
acres, with dwelling and out buildings,
nearly all level. Over 100 hundred acres
cleared, In good state of cultiva ating,
adapted to farming and grazing. Close
TO churches, school, mill and postoffice.
Good fruit and water. For further in.
formation call on or address James n.
VIM. N. or S. f. MYLEs, Falling
spring, w. Va. April lift.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-09-19

PRINCIPAL to new apprentice)-
Has the book-keeper told you what
you have to do in the afternoon
Youth-Yes, sir. 1 was to waken
him when saw you coming.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-09-19

HUNGER and ill-temper are con-
vertible terms. Never discuss an
important or delicate matter before
break fast.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-09-19

TEACH a child to read and YOU
have given him the key to the treas.
ure house of knowledge; teach him
to love reading and you have opened
for him the door.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-09-19

He (sympathetically)-You have
a bad cold. She (huskily) / am so
hoarse that If you attempted to kiss
me / couldn't even scream.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-09-19

"THERE be three things" says
Bacon, which make nation great:
A fertile soil, busy workshops, and
easy conveyance of men and goods
from place to place.o
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-09-19
HARNESS. HARNEssi

DUT up on short notice. Of good goods
IL and warranted. Repairing a sDe-
cialty. w. p. WINALL.
In rear of Lewisburg p. q.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-09-19

If you know how to spend less
than you get you have the philoso-
piers stone.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-09-19

GEMs.--Prosperity unmasks the
vices; adversely reveals virtues.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-09-19

BIRD never few 80 high, says q
Dutch proverb. but 1t had to come
to earth for food.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-09-19

I" How did you get the title Of gen.
erai p" asked hero-worshiping
girl.
Ct! cut my way to it," was the proud
reply.
son the fed ?n
"No in Bill Virgins hotel. There
was only two men in our town in
kentuckey that had been in the
army at all, so we cut the cards to see
which should be general and which
tcoIOneI.,D
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-09-19
NTSGEHNAWE9Ns.
The Arizona Kicker.
THE PosTMAsTER, MAYOR, sENA'
TOR, AND EDITOR.

There is not an atom of conceit in
our composition, but we would be
less than human if we did not feel q
bit proud over such occasions as last
Wednesday evening, when the brass
band turned out to serenade the ed
itor and the proprietor of the Kicke,
(who Is ourself,) the Postmaster,
(who Ia ourself,) the Mayor of this
town (who is ourself,) the Senator
from this district (who is ourself, !
and kept up the music for half an
hour before taking advantage of our
offer to come in and have a drink.
Six years ago we struck this town
with tender feet and not dollar in
our pocket and were obliged to sleep
under wagon on the public square
the first night. For the first six
monthsanybody could kick us and get
away unrebuked. For the first SO
days we did not have a change of
shirts, and it was ten months before
we owned a gun. We thought of
all these these things as the band
played After the Ball. and we
looked like Roman Senator as we
stood on the front steps Of the Kicker
Office for the boys to blow and take
nip with us. We can he forgiven.
It's great country for man with
ambition and perseverance.
The Angel of Providence hovered
over this town last Tuesday after
noon, and If anyone had been look
ing skywards about 8 O'Clock he
could have plainly made out her
rustling wings and Lonsdale cotton
robes. AT that hour, as we were on
our way from the Postoffice to the
Mayors Office (see above paragraph, J
Colonel Jim Tubbs, owner of Bald
Head Ranch, stepped out of the
Shady Dell saloon and pulled on us
with a gun. We instantly sprang
back and pulled our gun and opened
fire on him. That is, we pulled the
trigger, but the gun did not go off.
The Colonel was in the same fix,
He snapped at us six times, but not
a cartridge exploded.
We had snapped four times nj
him before we recognized him and
knew that mistake was being made.
Colonel Tubbs, who was than half
drunk, was waiting around to pep
per a man named Pearsall, who sold
him blind cayuse two weeks ago.
The cobwebs In his eyes brough,
about this mistake. We recognized
the Colonel the instant we saw him.
but there was no time to ask for ex-
plantations. 1T was our business to
shoot, and to shoot hard and fast,
but the angel of Providence decreed
otherwise. Neither one of the guns
would shoot, and sorrowful tragedy
was thus averted. Colonel Tubbs is
one OF our oldest and best friends,
and we admire him above any man
In the locality. If we had bored
Six holes through his carcass, as we
certainly intended to do, we could
never have forgiven ourself.-
Ten minutes after explanations had
been made the guns were tried and
every cartridge exploded. Such
q thing never happened before, and
may not again, and Colonel Tubbs
joins with us in donating the sum OF
700 towards the erection of Metho.
dist meeting-house in this town as 9
recognition of the finger of Provi.
dence.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-09-19

A T j. K. Bell'sy you can get q good
"A Gum Suit, Umbrella and Over
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-09-19

A BOYS fishing-pole was fastened
to the root of tree on the river bank
and he was sitting in the sun playing
witb:his dog, idling the time away,
as he had been fishing all day and
caught nothing.
Fishing?" inquired man pass.
ing.
Yes" answered the boy.
Nice dog you have there. What
is his name?n
Fish,
Fish? That's queer name for
a dog. What do you call him that
for ?n
"Cause he won't bite"
Then the man proceeded on his
way.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-09-19

JOHNSON, Omohundro d Co. Re-
gent Shirts, white, unlaundried, at H.
T.. Bells.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-09-19

JOHNSON. Omohundro & Co.'s Crys-
tai laundried. Colored Shirts. at H. L.
Bells.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-09-19

AT III O'Clock on Sunday night
last some critter whose identity is
unknown to us began pounding on
the front door of the Kicker Office.
we nave our bedroom in the office,
ana were quickly aroused, supposing
II 70 De summons from the secre-
tary OF the vigilance committee.
Aa we opened the door the man de-
manded that we go to the Postoffi ce
ana see IT there was any mail for him.
Ae postmaster of this town we are
willing to do all In our power to ac-
commodate the public and excite
and MAINTAIN a brotherly feeling for
the Postmaster General, but after
holding the Office open for six hours
on Sunday we refused to be turned
out at that hour of the night. When
we stated the case to the unknown
he whipped out big knife and
started in to carve us up. We for
tunately had shotgun at hand and
used II.
1t was loaded only with fine bird
shot but from the way the critter
ambled of we feel quite sure he was
dlsgusted with the contents. We
wish to say right here and now that
aiter we get to bed, especially on
sunday night. and more especially
after IL O'Clock on Sunday nights,
we are not going to turn out. dress,
ana walk five blocks to the Postof-
nee to accommodate anyone. We
Will get up to attend q lynching or a
connagration, but the chap who
arOuses us for any other reason must
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-09-19

Last Sunday we rode over to Jack
mans Hill to pay fraternal visit
to the editor and proprietor of the
WGtchn'dn, q weekly established last
month. From the three copies of
the paper which had reached our of.
nee we had made up our mind that
MIR. JudsOn was not the man for the
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-09-19

JOHNSON, Omohundro & Co. g Re
gent Shirts, white, laundried, and Crys-
tai Shirts, white, laundried, at H. II.
Bells.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-09-19
SOMETHING YOU VAET7

JOHNSON, Omohundro & Co. 3 Giant
Coats, at III. II. Bells,
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-09-19

JOHNSON, Omohundra g Co. 3 Giant
OYershirts, extra long, at H. T. Bells.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-09-19

JOHNSON, Omohundro & Go. g Tiger,
Regent, Conqueror and Monarch Over
alls, extra length, at FL. T. Bells, Lew
isbufR, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-10-17
Good Democratic Prospects.

VIM. F. Harrity, chairman OF the
Democratic national committee, says
he is very hopeful Of Democratic sue
cess this fall. In an interview he IS
quoted as saying:
"The recent victory in indianapolis
appears to be giving great deal Of
encouragement to Democrats all over
the country. There is every reason
to believe that McGill will be elected
Governor of New Jersey, and that the
Democratic ticket in New York State
will be successful. If the Democrats
should be victorious in these States,
and it seems very probable that they
will be, these victories in connection
with constantly increasing evidences
of business prosperity will encourage
Democrats in every State to enter into
the presidential campaign with the
hope and confidence that their party
will continue in control of the national
government
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-10-17
A charlestow Wedding.

a beautiful home wedding took
place at 7 o'clock Thursday evening
in Charlestown at the residence Of
Judge Frank Beckwith, brother of the
bride. The parties were Miss Mary
E. Beckwith, daughter of the late
George H. Beckwith, and Mr.. Thomas
Lee Shirley, prosperous farmer of
Middleway district. The ceremony
was performed in the library by Rev.
W. L. Gravatt, rector of Zion Eplsco-
pal Church, in the presence of as
sembled relatives and friends. The
library and parlor were beautifully
decorated with cut flowers and potted
plants. The bridal party entered the
library through an archway, the SIX
groomsmen preceding the groom and
his best man, Mr.. James Grantham,
who were followed by the maid OF
honor, Miss Scollay Page, of CIarks-
burg, W. Va. Then came Miss Eloise
Beckwith, the little daughter Of Judge
Beckwith, the bride following on the
arm of Judge Beckwith, who gave
her away. Mendelssohn's march was
rendered on the piano by Mrs. Beck
with. The bridesmaids were Misses
Charlotte Nelson, Of Warrenton, Va,
Annie Lloyd Baylor, of Charlestown,
Carrie BAYLOR. of Atlanta, Ga, Mat
tie Shirley, of Middleway, Jane c.
Moore, of Berryville, Va, and Katie
Aisouith, of Charlestown. The grooms-
men were Messrs George W. Packet,
Stanley w. Shirley, H. L. Alexander,
J. G. Shirley, Jr., DR.. ]. L. Luke and
J. A. Eyster, Jr. The bride wore a
gown Of white satin, trimmed with
| Duchess lace, with veil and orange
blossoms, and carried a cluster Of bride
roses. The maid of honor wore white
silk, trimmed with chiffon and carried
La France roses. Mrs. W. H. Steph-
enson. of Baltimore, cousin Of the bride,
and Mrs. H. B. Baylor, Of Atlanta,
sister of the groom, attended the mar
rage. The bride received a hand
some collection of presents. After
the ceremony a reception was held and
a wedding supper served. Mr.. and
Mrs. Shirley left over the Baltimore
and Ohio for trip to eastern cities
! Spirit.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-10-17
Spoiled His Wite's Beauty.

Ben Turner, an oil-well pumper,
employed on the Ludolph Farm, op-
posite Sistersville, W. Va, committed
an awful crime Thursday at midnight.
Turner was employed on the night
shift, and little before midnight went
home to luncheon. Mrs Turner was
up and had his meal prepared, and
greeted him gleefully. Turner gave
no indication Of anger, but spoke pleas
antly to his wife; after few minutes
he drew a pint flask from his pocket,
and pouring most of the contents into
a tin cup, tried to induce Mrs. Turner
to drink it. The wife, thinking it was
something good her husband had pre-
pared, was about to take it, but hest
tated long enough to ask what it was.
This delay seemed to enrage Turner
and he dashed the fluid, which proved
to be sulphuric acid, into his wife
face and fed. Mrs. Turner turned
her head and caught the acid on her
head, ear and the side of her face
The effect was quick and terrible, and
Mrs. Turner rushed from the house
screaming for help, DR.. A. B. Well:
arrived in half an hour, and applied
neutrahzing remedies, but not TIL
Mrs. Turner had suffered the most
excruciating agony, and was horribly
marked for life. Some of the acid en-
tered her ear, and burned the drum
away. Mrs. Turner was very hand
some woman, and was much liked by
the oil men, many of whom showed
her courteous attention, though no I'M
propriety was ever limited at by The
neighbors. Turner is supposed tc
have been jealous. He has disap
pealed, and, if he ever returns, lie vii
receive rough usage at the hands o
the oil men Whereabouts.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-10-17
Bidding for the Canal.

Governor Brown of Maryland last
week opened three bids for the States
interest in the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal. The States interest, which is
offered for sale, amounts to 500, 0O0,-
600. Messrs. John K. Cowen, JOS
eph Bryan and Hugh L. Bond bid
$4,000 in cash, and presented $780,
600 bond, executed by the American
Banking and Trust Company. This
bid is suppose to represent the Balt-
more and Ohio Railroad Company.
The Washington and Cumberland
Railroad Company submitted paper
signifying its Willingness to take the
canal upon the terms set forth in
chapter 1S5 of the acts of 1890. This
act was in effect lease of the canal
to the railroad company for ninety nine
years, renewable forever, the canal
towpath to be used for the bed of a
railroad. The consideration mentioned
in this lease was an annuity Of SIS, OOU
to the State, redeemable for 100000
payment of the bonds of 1878 and IN
terest, payment Of % per cent OF the
face value of the construction bonds OF
1914, payment of a judgment fol
$4,000 on the wharf property at
Cumberland and of $4,000 for labor
claims.
The third proposition was one sub,
mitted by Mr.. Richard c. Kerens, Of
st. Louis. Mr.. Kereno is director
of the West Virginia Central and
Pittsburg road, and it is assumed that
his bid is in the interest Of that COM
panv, Just as was the lease to the
Washington and Cumberland road
Mr.. Kerens makes a conditional Offer
of $4,000 for the States interest
The condition is that the State shall
in effect wipe out all the liens on the
property by having it sold at public
auction under the decree passed by
Judge Alvey on October 2, 1890.
No action was taken on any of the
bids, nor is it likely that there will be
any.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-10-17
TEST AFTER TEST.
DEMONSTRATES ITS TRUE WORTH.
As n Household Remedy II IS Unsurpassed.
Acts ike a Charm. II Is Reliable.
LIGHTNING HOT DROPS.

The day has come-the dawn OF
new era has been passed. Medical sci
ence no longer gropes in the dark.
Each succeeding day sees farther strides
being made into that most mysterious
of ali fields, that of dealing with dis
ease. and success is but moment re-
moved. New discoveries are being
made daily and suffering humanity Is
reaping the benefit. One of the latest
is the remedial agent, LIGHTNING
HOT DROPS. 1t has been tested time
and time again and in no instance has
it proven aught but highly successful.
Its merits were first accepted with fall
tering faith, now, since it has demon
strated and sustained Its excellence,
thousands of households keep 1t to the
exclusion of nearly every other medl-
cine. The long list of ailments and at
Aictions with which it successfully COM
bats only serves to the more strongly
intrench it in the hearts and faith OF
the public. These claims are not idle
assertions but in every instance are
backed up by actual results experienced
after thorough and convincing test.
A book of information on the uses to
which LIGHTNING HOT DROPS has
been successfully put will be mailed
free on application to the Herb Medl-
cine Co., Of Springfield, o. Here is a
long list of ailments that have sue
embed to this marvellous remedy
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-10-17

We think the suggestion Of the
Wheeling Ne,cs that Governor Mac
Corkle is about to go over to the Re-
publicans is an absurd one. The Gov
ernor probably hasn't any such idea
in his head. Nevertheless there some
ground for the insinuations of the
News, for the Governor has been hob
nobbing entirely too much with Re-
publicans. We are not an advocate
of bitter partisanship by any means
but in our opinion Governor MacCorkle
has overdonethe thingin his efforts to
conciliate the Republicans and get in
to their good graces. When he APP
points a Democrat to position Of any
sort it is mild, inoffensive Democrat.
When a Republican is to be appointed
he seems to hunt up the most vigorous
partisan he can find. Democrats gen.
orally are on to these little tricks and
the Governor popularity is not grow
ing any in his own party.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-10-17
DIED..

Near Leetown, October 9, 1895,
OSCAR THOMAS, infant son of B. F.
and Bette Wagely, aged 9 months and
16 days
At Middleway, October, 7, 1895,
Mr.. SAMUEL LEWIS, aged rs years.
September 80, 1895, at her home at
Sample Manor, Nd, Mrs. MARY JANE
MYERS, aged 62 years and 6 months.
In Berkeley county, October 3, 1895,
Mrs. John ROBINSON, aged 50 years.
In Msrtinsburg, October y, 1895,
Mrs. MARY ANN STRoUss, aged n
years, 10 months and IA days.
At Martinsburg, October 8, 1895
Mrs. JOHN MoRIARTY, aged 50 years.
September %, 1895, at Big Rapids,
Michigan, Mr.. CHARLES D. VAsBURG,
formerly of Martinsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-10-17
Confederate Memorial Hall.

Mr.. Charles Broadway Rouss, mil
lionaire merchant of New York city,
but native of Virginia, donated $780,
900 towards the establishment Of a
Confederate museum and memorial
building, upon the condition that the
city securing the location of the build
ing guarantees another 100000. This
latter condition Mr.. Rouss, however,
has receded from, and will erect the
building himself He desires, however,
to have the endorsement Of the Con-
federate Veterans and the Daughters
of the Confederacy. To this end, Gen.
Thomas L. Rosser, distinguished cav
airy general of the Confederate army,
will deliver an address throughout the
South, which Will be illustrated by
stereopticon views Of the battles Of the
war during a most interesting period.
The charge for admission to the lecture
will be nominal, the object being mere
ly to realize enough money to pay nec-
essary expenses. General Rosser Is
expected to deliver the lecture IN
Lynchburg at an early day, under the
auspices of Garland-Rodes Camp OF
Confederate Veterans, and the Lucy
Nina Otey Division Of Daughters Of
the Confederacy. The lecture will
probably be given here on or about
the 18th instant.-Lynchburg Ne'rs,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-10-17

AT the Farmers National Congress
at Atlanta on Monday resolution
was offered, requesting the President
of the United States to call an inter-
national congress of all the nations
willing to unite in the equal use of
both gold and silver, The free silver
advocates offered an amendment de-
claring for the ratio Of l6 to l, but by
a vote of 25l to 104 the proposition
was rejected. The farmers know what
sound money is, though some free coin
age men try to convey contrary I'M
preston.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-10-17
What I!

The odd spectacle of Democratic
Governor whose sole defenders are
found among Republican newspapers
is presented in this State. -Four years
ago the name of MacCorkle was fire
brand among Republicans, and the En-
glish language, rich though it is in all
forms of speech, was inadequate to ex-
press their contempt for its owner.
But the years have brought change
and MacCorkle is now name that Re-
publicans like to conjure with and
Democrats avoid. The situation has
been brought about by the Governor
himself who, although elevated to his
present position by the Democratic
party, has seemingly forgot his friends
and courts his old enemies. Rumors
that he was about to leave the party
that honored him were frequent early
in the year and were then vague. Now
they have taken on such semblance of
truth that even his few apologists
among the Democratic newspapers are
stumped. Is he already a Republl-
can . WIeelin0 Ne,US.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-10-17
A Household Treasure.

D. W. Fuller, of Canajaharie, n. Y,
says that he always keeps DR.. King
New Discovery in the house and his
family has always found the very best
results follow its use that he would
not be without it, if procurable G.
a. Dykeman, druggist, Catskill, n. Y,
says that DR.. King New Discovery Is
undoubtedly the best Cough remedy
that he has used it in his family for
eight years, and it has never failed to
do all that is claimed for it. Why not
try remedy so long tried and tested
Trial bottles free at all drug stores
Regular size SOC. and $100.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-10-17

While in Chicago, Mr., Charles l..
Kahler, a prominent shoe merchant of
Des Moines, Iowa, had quite serious
time of it. He took such a severe
cold that he could hardly talk or nav
igate, but the prompt use of Chamber
lain's cough remedy cured him of his
cold so quickly that others at the hotel
who had bad colds followed his example
and half dozen persons ordered it
from the nearest drug store. They
were profuse in their thanks to Mr..
Kahler for telling them how to cure a
bad cold so quickly. For sale by
Gibson, druggist.