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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-03-01
Agreed ON the Agricultural Bill.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-The house
and senate conferees on the agricul-
tural appropriation bill have agreed on
the differences between the two houses.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-03-01
B,rocrotk1yn Z CITY Hail scorched.

BrOOk1yn CITY Hail ScOTched. .
BROOKLYN, Feb. S7.-Fire did $4,000
damage to the city hall. Although the
entire building was flooded with water,
it is not believed that any Of the records
either in the comptroller's department
or in the city clerks Office have been
destroyed.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26
POETRY
BEAUTIFUL HANDS,
JAMES wHITCoMB RILEY


oh, your rhands-they are strangely fair |
Falr-for the jewels that sparkle there
Fatr-for the wichery of the spell
That ivory keys alone can tell;
But when their delicate touches rest
Here in my own do loye them best,
AS clasp with eager acuuisitive spans
MY glorious treasure of beautiful handsl
Marvellous-wonderful-beautifuh handsl
Ihey can coax roses to bloom in the
strands
Of your brown tresses and ribbons will
twine,
Under mysterious touches of thine,
Into such knots as entangle the soul,
And fetter the heart under such control
AS only the strength of my love under
stands
My passionate love for your beautiful
handsl
AS remember the first fair touch
OF those beautiful hands that l love so
much,
| seem to thrill as / then was thrilled
kissing the glove that found untitled
When L met your gaze and the queenly
bow
AS you said to me, laughingly, Keep
And dazed and alone in dream stand
kissing the ghost of your beautiful
hand.
When first loyed in the long ago,
And held your hand as told you So
Pressed and caressed it and gave it a
kiss,
And SAID, 81 could die for hand like
thls!'
Little dreamed loves fulness yet
Had to rlpen when eyes were wet,
And prayers were vain in their wild de-
mands
For one warm touch Of your beautiful
hands.
Beautiful hands ! Oh, beautiful handsl
Could you reach out of the alien lands
Where you are lingering, and give me
tonight
Only touch-were it ever so light
My heart were soothed, and my weary
brain
Would lull itself into rest again
For there is no solace the world COM
mands
Like the csress of your beautiful hands.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

n BUSIN ESS-LIKE PROPOSAL
I" a good story is told Of an English
minister who lived about seventy
pears ago." said Uncle Dave. We
may call him Smith, and he was q
bachelor. He resisted many per,
suasions to marry, which his friends
were constantly making, until he
had reached tolerably ripe age,
and he himself began to feel the
need Of, or, at least, began to have
new ideas of, the comfort Of being
nursed with woman's gentle CARE
| Shortly after entering one of the
circuits a maiden lady, also of ripe
years, was strongly recommended
to him, and his friends again urged
that he would better get married,
representing that the lady named
would not refuse to accept him,
Notwithstanding his eccentricities.
DO you think tho'?" said the
dominic, for no had very percep-
tible lisp. "Then I'll go and thee
her"
He was as good as his word. His
ring at the doOr-bell was answered
by the serving maid, 18th NTH p.
within ?" briskly but calmly asked
the lover.
Yes, sir; will you kindly walk
imp"
No, | thank you. Be kind
enough to thay to NTH p. that I
wish to thpeak to her moment"
Miss u. appeared and repeated the
invitation to walk in.
"No, thank you. I'll thoon ex-
plain my bitheneth. Pm the new
Methodith preacher. Pm unmar-
ried. My friends think I'd better
marry. They recommend you for
wife. Have you any objection ?"
Why really, Mr. Sm--."
" There, don't anther now. Will
call thith day week for your reply.
Good day."
On that day he appeared at the
door of Miss P.'s residence. 1t was
promptly opened by the lady her
self:
" Walk in, Mr.. Smith,"
Cannot, Madam. have not
time. Start on my circuit in half
an hour. Is your anther ready ?"
Oh, do walk in, Mr. Smith"
Can't indeed, Ma'am. Pleath
anther me. Yeth or mop"
" Well, Mr.. Smith, it is a very Sc
rlous matter. / should not like to
get out of the way of Providence"
perfectly understand you NTH |
L. We will be married thith day
week. l will call at thith hour
Pleath be ready, Ma'am."
He called on that day week at that
hour. She was ready. They were
married, and lived happily several
years."
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26
NUMBER 81.

SAVE much trouble and get more
light out of lamps by taking care of
lamp wicks. The first object to be
attained toward getting well
lighted lamp is to get free flow of
oil. The wick should be held by
the fire and thoroughly dried before
using. By this means it will quickly
absorb the oil, and the flow is not
impeded. Another way is to soak
in vinegar and then dry 1t thor
oughly. This prevents smoking.
Oil will not flow through a dirty
wick. and without good flow there
is little light. Foul wicks should
be boiled or washed In soft water
and soap, then rinsed and we'll dried.
The reservoir of the lamp should al
ways be kept filled. If the oil is
low the flow is imperfect, and the
wick becomes charred. The lamp
will then give poor light and emit
a disagreeable smell. A little atten-
tion to lamp wicks in the first in
stance will save great deal of trou-
bic and Inconvenience.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

DRINK SUFFICIENT WATER
" A reason," says physician, why
L often prescribe one Of the mineral
waters for my patients, and have
them take it daily i'm considerable
quantities, is simply to give them
sufficient water. 1t is an error COM
mitted by many otherwise sensible
and intelligent persons that drinking
much water interferes with diges-
tion. One of these persons said to
to me lately:
Il rarely drink a swallow of wa.
ter; cup of coffee with my break
fast, a cup Of tea or chocolate with
my luncheon, ard an after.dinner
cup of coffee again with my dinner,
that is practically all the LIQUID /
take,' (this with an air of conscious
rectitude.)
To begin with, tea, coffee, choco.
late, or beer, wine and the like, are
not substitutes for water, which is
one of the most important of all
substances required for the nourish-
ment of the body. Don't drain a
half-pint glass of iced water lust as
you sit down to eat that is palpa.
bly, injurious; but do have a big
glass Of water that has been boiled
and cooled brought to you on wax.
ing, and by the time the bath and
toilet have been accomplished and
breakfast is to be taken, the waite,
will not be an interfering AGENT
About three pints of water day
should be regularly taken; FULLY
this Is needed by the system"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

HE WANTED Fred
erick the Great enjoyed joke, even
when the fearful uncertainties of a
great battle were pressing upon him.
At the crisis of the Seven Years.
War one of his soldiers deserted.
He was captured aud brought before
the Emperor. Why did you leave
me? ?" inquired Frederick. "Sire,"
replied the trembling man, "your
affairs are growing so badly that 1
gave them up" Very we'll Just
remain until Tomorrow" said the
Emperor lit was the eve of battle, }
land if they do not improve, let
US desert together.n
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26


HENRY WARD BEECHER's AID.
VICE TO HIS SON.-From q letter
once written to his son by the ia.
nous preacher, we take the follow.
ing wise hints, good for all young
men--and young women, too.
You must not go into debt
Avoid debt as you would the devil.
Make it a fundamental rule: No
debt-cash or nothing.
Make few promises. Religiously
observe the smallest promise. A
man who means to keep his prom.
lses cannot afford to make MANY.
BE scrupulously careful in all state.
ments. Accuracy and perfect frauk.
neSS--no guess work. Either moth.
ing or the accurate truth.
When working for others, think.
yourself out of sight, seek their in.
interest. Make yourself necessary
to those who employ you, by indus
try, fidelity and scrupulous integ
rity. Seltishness is fatal.
Hold yourself responsible for 6
higher standard than anybody else
expects Of you. Demand more
S'"'SV'i tiloi any DOuy eApeClS OIL
you. Keep your own standard high
Never excuse yourself to yourself
Never pity yourself. Be hard
master to yourself, but lenient tC
everybody else.
Concentrate your force on your
! own business do not turn off. BE
constant. steadfast and persevering.
The art of making ones fortune is
to spend nothing; in this country
any intelligent and industrious
young man may become rich if he
stops all leaks and is not in a hurry
Do not make haste; be patient
DO not speculate or gamble
Steady, patient industry is both the
surest and the safest way. Greedi
ness and haste are two devils that
destroy thousands every year.
Lastly, do not forget your father.
and your mothers God. Read of
ten the Proverbs, the precepts anG
duties enjoined in the new Testa
ment."
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

THE LOGICAL CoNCLUsION.-He
was leaning dejectedly against a
lamp-post, contemplating immensi-
ties, when / accidentally brushed
against him. "Look out!" he ex--
claimed. DON'T you dare dishturb
me-" Why not ?" asked, turn
ing, as l recognized his voice.
'Caush Pm in the shentre Of the
unicorn-no, I mean un-vcrsh," he
explained, thickly. &C" How did
you find it out ?" 1 asked, admirinp
his egOtism. "Go way, foolish
nan, before you pre-pressipitate
chaos" he expostulated. First
tell me how you know you're in the
centre Of the universe" insisted.
" Amt everyshing revolving around
me ?" he demanded, Indignantly.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26
THEY saw

THEY say
That good size for man is exer-
else.
That dogs can't talk, but they can
carry tails.
That the man who has his price is
never bargain.
That a willing prisoner is a man
locked in slumber.
That when girl is married, she is
no longer missed.
That ship is like book when it
is outward bound.
That the baseball player is the
power behind the thrown.
That compliments cost nothing,
but that many pay dear for them.
That the shorter q man is, the
longer he is in getting his coat out
of pawn.
That it is not necessary to use a
dead language to talk a person to
death.
That the most likely place for a
fisherman to get bite is at the mouth
of the river.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26
He was a Scholar.

There is an old legislative story
that the men who heard it are never
tired of telling. The Philadelphia
enquirer reports that the incident
that gives it its foundation occurred
in the days when Senator Thomas,
ex-Sherif Connell and Congressman
John Il. Robinson of Delaware were
all young and budding members of
the lower house. In the same body
were two Democrat members who
were we'll known to verybOdy.
One of them--since dead-repre-
sented a downtown ward. He was
man brimful of Irish wit and rep
artee' There was hardly a speech
made in the house that did not call
forth from him some bright remark
The other Democrat came from an
uptown district. He was more of a
worker, and less of hand at the
game of repartee. These two Demo
Gratis hated each other for some rea.
son or other, probably because each
was Jealous Of the others peculiar
talents.
One day "Jack' Robinson was
making one OF his usually vigorous
speeches, and In the course of his
remarks he wound up sentence with
Vox populi, vox Del"
AS he uttered the familiar quota.
tion, the uptown Democrat turned
to his rival and exclaimed, "Say,
you're so blamed smart, l bet you
don't know what Vox populi voz
Del" means.
"Oi'll take yez," was the quick
answer.
After the speech the two walked
out together, and the uptowner said
" Now. come, what did that quo.
tation mean ?"
Why, In union there is strength. -
retorted the quick-witted down.
towner.
" Confound it, here's your ten,'
said the equally ignorant uptown
rival. "Putting 1t on the same
level, l didn't think you knew it,"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

THERE are many shining qualities
in the mind of man, but none so
useful as discretion. 1t is this in
deed, which gives a value to all the
rest, and sets them at work i'm their
proper places, and turns them
to the advantage of their possessor.
Without it, learning is pedantry :;
wit, impertinence and virtue itself
looks like weakness; aud the best
parts only qualify a man to be more
active to his own predjudice.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

The best wearing, most stylish, and
the greatest value of any $500 Mems
Shoes on the continent.
Best calfsSin, dongola tops, solid
leather soles, with all the popular toes,
lasts and fastenings, and Lewis Cork
Filled Soles.
Each pair contains paid-up Acct
d Gent Insurance Policy for 300, good for
90 days.
Wear Lewis Accident Insurance Shoes
once and you win never change. The
insurance goes for "full measure"
Talk with your dealer who sells Lewis
Shoes.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

CIRCUMSTANCES ALTER CASES
The late Judge Smell was very fond
of croquet playing, says the Wash
lngton Star, and when not busy with
his official duties could most always
be found, with mallet in hand, en-
gagged in his favorite game. One
morning while presiding over the
Police Court a young boy was brought
before him, charged with playing
ball in the street. The policeman
who arrested the boy swOre he had
caught the boy i'm the act.
Fine the boy five dollars" said
the Judge. "This ball playing in
the street must be stopped"
The boys father was present, and
suggested to the Judge that he
would like to question the policeman
a little before the fine was imposed,
so Judge Smell ordered the police.
man into the witness box again.
After a little close questioning, the
officer finally admitted that the bows
were playing ball in a vacant lot and
this boy had knocked the ball cut
into the street.
" Make that fine two dollars, Mr..
Clerk" said Judge Smell; "the
case is not so bad as I thought 1t
was"
"But, your Honor" said the boys
father, "not long ago, up on Twelfth
Street, | saw game of croquet in
which a high court official was en-
gagged, and ] saw that official spite
fully knock his opponents ball clear
across the street, and"
Take off that other two dollars,
MIR. Clerk; / don't believe this boy
was doing wrong, after ALL" And
the Judge lay back in his chair and
laughed heartily as he remembered
what whack he gave his opponents
ball in the game referred to.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26
SOMETHING YOU WANT

JOHNSON, Omohundro & Co. 's Giant
Goats, at I'll. Il. Bells.
JOHNSON, Omohundra & Co. Is Giant
oyershirts, extra long, at III. Il. Bell 3,
JOHNSON, OmOhuDdro & Co. 3 Crys.
tal iaundried, Colored Shirts, at III. Il,
Bells.
JOHNSON, Omohundro & Co. 8 Re
gent Shirts, white, unlaundried, at H
L. Bells.
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gent Shirts, white, laundried, and Crys
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Bells.
- JOHNSON, Omohundro & Co. b Tiger
regent, Conquoror and Monarch Over
aiie, extra length, at II. T. Bells, Lew
is0urg, w. Va.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

WITHERBY-I have invited Cas-
tleton around to New Years dinner.
Mrs. Witherby--But he was here
Christmas to dinner.
Witherdy-Whato of it?
Mrs. Witherby-I am afraid he
will recognize that turkey.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

THEY had been discussing the pro-
nunciation of " oleomarg arine, )" and
finally agreed to leave it to the
waiter, but he hedged. "Sure,"
said he, 81 have to pronounce it
BUTTER or lose my job"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

PRINCE B1sMARK, it Is said, has
curious superstition connected
with the number three and appa.
rently not without reason. He has
served three German emperors; hc.
has fought in three wars he has
signed three treaties of peace; hr
arranged the meeting of the three
emperors and established the triple
alliance
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

TEACHERs-If one servant girl
could clean two rooms in two hours
how long would it take two servant
girls to do it? Little Girl-Four
hours. Wrong. 1t would only
take one hour" "Oh, 1 didn't
know you was talkin' about servant
girls that wasn't on speaking terms. -
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26
Lumber, isshs, Shingles, sssatGags, %.
JAMES H. HOKE,
DEALER IN
WHITE Pine. EENiuGE AND OAK
LU MBER.

HE will FIJI orders at reasonable
IL prices. STEAM SAW-MILLS
at Hart's Run, Greenbrier county, and
PInlap, Allegheny county, Va.
JommissaIy Stores Kept on hand.
Postoflices- White Sulphur Springs
Greenbrier Co., w. Va, and Gala
ghan's, Allegheny Co., Va.
Feb. 2S-ly.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

AN eccentric citizen of Philadel-
phia was once met by a man who
asked him the way to the sheriff's of
fee. He responded: Every time
you earn five dollars spend ten dol
larS,D
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

WHERE a woman" says Mrs.
Partington, b" has been married with
a congealing heart, and one that beats
desponding to her own, she will
never want to enter the maritime
state again.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

CoNFUCIUs says: They who know
the truth are not equal to those who
love 1t; and they who love Ii are still
below those who find delight In the
practice of 1t.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

A MONTANA minister who spoke
OF the golden pavements of heaven
Is to be tried for heresy by jury Of
silverites.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

If you would convince man that
ne does wrong, do right. Men will
believe what they see.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

SPEECH is silvern; silence ia
golden giggling Is brazen and laugh
Ing Is often ironical.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

I'D give anything for your voice."
said an auditor to an ambitious anna
teur vocalist.
"Glad you like it," replied the
gratified tenor.
cit would be so useful in my busi-
ness"
What are you engaged in?"
Pm fish peddler."
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

DAsHAwAY-WelI, Uncle, / sup.
pose you will have roast chicken fol-
your New Years dinner, eh?
Uncle Ebony No, sab. It's q
leetle cold and de chickens dey doan'
roos' outside any mo-.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

CHARITY loses its benign infiu.
ence when heralded by ostentation.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

PUT not your trust In money but
put your money In trust.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

GOOD character is excellent So
curity.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-28
BRIEF NEWS ITEMS.

The 10 o'clock mail train yesterday
morning, going west. was over an
hour late, caused by the wreck OF a
freight train nine miles east of Dnr-
ham.
The State docket for the January
term of Durham Superior court num-
beers 50 cases. Court opens on the 18Th
of January and the number will likely
be considerably increased by that
time. There is only one case that will
likely consume much time. Most OF
them are for minor offences.
On The goth of December there was
a small fire in the basement of II. NJ.
Rosemond K Co. II was soon eNtin-
guished. resulting in not very heavy
loss. They were insured in the agency
of Mangum and Boone. and the loss
was satisfactorily adjusted ana the
money. within five days after the fire,
paid. This was pretty quick work
The city has been rem arkablN quiet
since Christmas,
The MAYORS docket was small again
Yesterday Two parties plead guilty
ON charge of an ARRAY and were fined
s 90 each and costs. One unfortunate
who had taken roo much corn lotct
pScaued under me Christmas amnesty
rule
!. L. ~taui,,v. administrator Of John
T. Sfar ley. has instituted suit against
The DuE.ja ana Northern Railroad
for the killing Of his interstate some
weeks ago. FIXING the charges at $40.
coo. The plaintiff is represented by
Hooue. Merritt 4 Bryant, and Fred. \.
Green MIR Stanley, it will be remem-
hered. was knocked off the track just
opnosite the Commonwealth Mill,
about o'clock al night and died from
the injuries six hours after.
Christmas day ten marriage licenses
were issued, and on the Goth four more.
Fourteen in two days makes a pretty
GOOD record i'm the matrimonial busi-
ness.
There was Il small fire out OF tlallS
rnad f,Eo miles from the city, yester-
dav morning about nine O'Clock. ne
old Proctor mansion on the ID. and y.
road was burned 1t is not known how
the fire originated. The loss IS some
fonr or five thousand dollars, on which
there was no insurance. The house
was occupied bv Wiley Sears, tcol)
Two runaway couples came III wed
nesday morning from Eion College
and were Joined in wedlock before the
evening tain bore them home. They
,,ere .ia,rcr H. Wilkinson and Miss
Daisy Thompson. and 7. \. .lames ana
Miss EMMA l.. Wilkinson. he heg'S-
tor of Deeds office was found. licenses
obtained and in the afternoon al the
residence Of Esquire j. {. WILKINSON
they were married. 1t was do"n'ieSS
a delightful Christmas to them
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-28
uR. SAVERS CAVES nis VIEWS.
The View Tartn Bill Mo- Likely to BE-
come Law--RussianG Gold Loud.

WASHINGTON. Dee. 81 EN-Gov-
crnor SayerS, of Texas, formerly chair
man of the Appropriations Committee
of the House, was asked to-day his
opinion ON two points
/. Whether the new tariff bill was
likely to receive the support Of the
Senate and he adopted by the PrcSi-
dent?
2. Whether the report Of the alleged
loan by Russia was probably true and
what the effect would be if this Gov
ernmcnt should accept Sl0o,000,eo0 in
gold or any part OF II. on any terms.
from the Cars Government?
lie replied:
cannot see how the Senate could
adopt the measure even as an emer-
gcncv measure. nor eau ! see how the
President could fail TO veto it He
would probably be glad to have the
popular loan bill enacted into law
\s for the russian loan, I will say
that believe it would cause a greater
sensation throughout the civilized
world than anything HAT has happen
cd in a long While In my judgment
the discussion that has grown up in
Europe over the Venezuelan message
is nothing toNvhat the otherWould start
if found to be true. And | am inclined
to think the story is we'll founded in
its main facts Russia is England s
/ greatest enemy; we are as Il Nation
| connected with the Russian Govern
ment by sentimental ties. Not only
/ did that power show herself friendly
| to the United States during the late
| civil conflict; she feels grateful to us
| for purchasing Alaska from her at Il
| time when war was threatened be-
tween England and herself. She was
then situated just as France was when
| Napoleon sold Louisiana to the United
States. If war should eventually come
| between us and England, which ] do
not now foresee, Russia's 100000 reg
ulars and vast resources would be OF
| gigantic assistance to us. France, as
| Russia's friend could not side against
us. even if she were not, as she IS,
| friendly to MS. She has little interest
| in this matter Of the Monroe Doctrine
| anyway.