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Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30

ACCORDING to statistics recently
furnished to the Medical We,os by
DR.. James Wood, Of Brooklyn, of
all the patients applying for treat
ment at the chief dispensary of that
city, no less than ten per cent. are
tea -drunkards
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30

MADE A PROFITABLE BUSINESS.
| have just heard of two Louisville
rivals who have disposed Of their
quarrel in profitable way. at first
they determined to fight for the
girl. 1t was to have been pistols for
two and lunch for the survivor.
For few days matters looked des-
perate, but a woman who can't make
up her mind which of two lovers
she prefers isn't worth the trouble it
takes to load gun. Whichever of
the two she married, she would
probably hunt up the other fellow
before the honeymoon became a
waning crescent. Now, there was
a third aspirant, wealthy and
gouty old biped, and he offered the
youngsters gOodly sum of money
if they would both retire and give
him a chance. The money was ac-
cepted and divided share and share
alike. 1t would be folly to waste
precious gunpowder over a bit OF
feminine bric-a-brac as brittle as
that. 1t was a good bargain for
all except the "old biped."
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30

Poor FELLOW" They tell me
these big sleeves are going out"
Well, Pm glad to hear 1t. l
live in a fiat, and when my wife and
/ spend an evening together, l have
to sit out in the hall"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30

CUsToMER-So you sell these
watches at five dollars each. 1t
must cost that to make them.
JeWeler-It does.
Then how can you make any
money?
Repairing them.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30

Observation-Disclosures (about to have
his leg removed, cheerfully)-Well,
doctor, Pm afraid that ] won't be
able to go to any more dances.
DIR. Knifer-No. After this you
will have to confine yourself to
hops.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30

"THERE was girl sat beside me
in the car to-day who had the pref
tiest foot | ever saw" "Did she
have pretty face" 81 can't tell
you; l couldn't see over her
Slapyps -
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30

PEOPLE get wisdom by expert
ence. A man never wakes up his
second baby to see it laugh.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30
ATTENTION, EVERYBODY.

"Eare now prepared to do TIN
" WORK of all kinds. Nothing
but irst-class meterial used. Satisfac-
tion guaranteed. Give us a trial and
be convinced that we mean what we
say. ROOFING and SPOUTING a
speciality. Shop in the rear of Law &
Handley's.
MCCLEARY & DARNELL,
Aug. 25-1y. Lewisburg. w. Va.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30

THE JAPs AS JoKERs.--The
japanese are a very polite people,
but they sometimes like to play a
joke, in roundabout oriental way,
upon the men of the West. In the
days of the Second empire, Baron
GrOs was sent to Japan to demand
the opening of certain ports to
French commerce. Among the rest
he named to the japanese minister a
certain city. The japanese func-
tionaires smiled so broadly when he
preferred the request that the French
ambassador asked them to tell him
what gave them SO much amuse-
ment but instead of answering the
japanese ministers said:
1--WE will open the port in ques.
tion, my lord, if France in her turn
will open certain port to u.s."
"What port is that ?" asked the
Frenchman.
"The port Of Liverpool"
But, your excellencies" (augh-
ing,) "Liverpool is not a French
port, but an English one."
EYES," answered the japanese,
land the port you named is not in
Japan, but in Korea"
The French ambassador was com.
PEELED to admit that the joke was
against him.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30

THEY went to a picnic last sum-
mer. "You see," he explained, as
he showed her the wishbOne of a
chicken at luncheon, you take hold
there and I'll take hold here. Then
both make a wish and pull and,
when it breaks, the one who has the
bigger part of it will have his or her
wish gratified." "But don't know
what to wish for" she protested
"Oh, you can think of something,' -
he said. "No | can't" she replied
81 can't think Of anything / want
very much" "Well, I'u wish fol
you !" he exclaimed. "Wiu YOU
really?" she asked. Yes.'
"Well, then, there's no use fooline
with the old wishbOne," she inter
rupted, with glad smile "you car
have me.o
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30

BE pure, but not stern have moral
excellencies but don't bristle with
them.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30

A MAN may not like the fashion
of his nose, although he follows it.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30

THEY NEVER Do IT.-Anxious
Wife: Really, Doctor, am afraid
my husband Is going into decline.
Doctor: Impossible, madam he is
an office-holder.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30

THE man who has sold himself
thinks everybody else is for sale.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30

DON'T SNUB THE BOYS.-DOn't
snub boy because he wears shabby
clothes. When Edison, the inventor,
first entered Boston he wore pair of
yellow linen breeches in the depth of
winter.
Don't snub boy because of the ig-
nOrance of his parents. Shakespeare,
the worlds poet, was the son of "A
man who was unable to write his
name.
Don't snuba boy because his homeis
plain and unpretending. Abraham
Lincoln's early home was a log cabin.
DON'T snub boy because he
chooses an humble trade. The au-
of Pilgrims Progress" was a
tinker.
DON'T snub boy because of his
physical disability. Milton was
blind.
DON'T snub boy because of dull
ness in his lessons. Hogarth, the
celebrated painter and engraver, was
a stupid boy at his books.
Don't snub boy because he slut
ters. Demosthenese, the great ora
tor of Greece, Overcame harsh and
stammering voice.
Don't snub him for any reason,
Not only because he may outstrip you
in the race of life, but because it is
neither kind, nor right, nor Chris
| tian
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30

SECRETARY TUURBER'S STORY
MIR. Cleveland trusts more to his pri-
Vate secretary than he ever did, and
more then any of his predecessors
did. 1t is common thing to hear
one official telling another that Mr..
Thurber has informed him as to the
Presidents probable action, and the
forecast is accepted as entitled to as
much weight as if the words of the
President were being quoted. AS to
what Mr.. Thurber thinks of his en-
larged responsibilities, his own way
of answering is very good. A De-
trOit friend wanted to know how he
was getting along, and whether he
had been as successful in the Office as
he anticipated.
Well" said Mr. Thurber, 1" /
think | may say, as old Captain Ter
williger, Of Detroit, that have been
in measure successful. Old Cap
tain Terwilliger was well-known
character in Detroit. He was
missed from his accustomed haunts
for time. When he turned up
again some one asked him where he
had been. He replied that he had
engaged in the manufacture of sas-
sidgc' in the upper part of the city,
but was now out of the business.
What was the matter ~ asked
the other. Weren't you Success
full? -
In a measure | was successful, ,
said tho captain.
"'What do you mean by that p in
sisted the other.
'Well,' said Captain Terwilliger,
L put 81 200 into that sassidge fac
tory. At the end of six weeks |
didn't have dern cent, but l know
the sassidge business
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30

SUFFICIENTLY REWARDED.-The
latest joke at the expense of the
French Society for the Protection of
Animals is to the following effect ::
A countrynan armed with an i'm
mense club presents himself before
the president of the society and
claims the first prize. He is asked
to describe the act of humanity on
which he founds the claim.
:" saved the life of a wolf" re-
plies the cOuntryman. 81 might
have easily killed him with this
bludgeon," and he swings his weapon
in the air, to the immense discom-
fort of the president.
." But where was this wolf?" in
quires the latter; what had he done
to you? ?"
&" He had just devoured my wife,"
was the reply.
The president reflects an instant
and then says: My friend, l am OF
opinion that you have been suffi.
ciently rewarded"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-05-30

A PRACTICAL EXAMINATION.-
This story Of well-known bishop,
which reached me the other day,
seems good enough for publication.
says London Truth: The bishop
was one day examining batch of
deacons for priests orders. After
the theoretical part Of the examina-
tion he said to them:
Gentleman, you have passed a
most excellent examination in
theory; should now like to see you
do something practical. shall 90
into the next room and personate q
sick man. You will come in, one by
one, address me as sick parishioner,
and say something comforting"
When his lordship had retired, the
candidates were in some confusion,
and nobody cared to begin; but at
last mad Irishman volunteered to
be first. He entered the study and
approaching the bishop, who was ly-
ing with woebegone air on a sofa,
thus addressed him.
"Oh, Anthony, Anthony! the
dhrink again Shure it will be the
death Of ye! Turn from your evil
ways before it's too late, and be a
man."
This is said to be the last time that
the bishop held practical examina-
ton.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-12
MIssIssIPPrs sENATORsHIP.
Gov. stone Candidate to Succeed
Senator George.

Gov. stone a Candidate to Succeed
Senator George.
Jackson, Miss, March lin an inter-
view Gov. J. NJ Stone to-day announced
himself as a candidate for the seat in
the United States Senate now occupied
by Senator George. Senator Georges
term continues till March, 1893, and it is
understood that he will not be a candidate
for reelection. Gov. Stone says he stands
on the democratic platform of 1892 be-
lieving it broad enough for all democrats.
This is all he says in the way of announc-
ing his position on the financial question.
He has always been classed as a Cleveland
democrat on that question.
1t is believed that both Congressman
Allen and Money willal so be candidates.
They are pronounced free silver men.
It is not known whether Senator Nc
Laurin will be a candidate or not. He is
announced as a candidate for governor.
An effort is being made to induce him
to enter the race.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-12
FIRE IN a MANITOBA NINE.
Two Men Die From suGOcatiOn and
Eight HIVE Narrow Escmpes.

Eight Have Narrow Escapes.
Winnipeg Man, March 1.-THE sultana
mines shaft house at Ratportage took
fire in the drying room this morning
Two miners are dead and eight others
were almost suffocated to DEATH The fire
is supposed to have been started by pipe
in the pocket of a coat hanging on the
wall. Fireman Johnson noticing the fire,
called man to assist in putting it out,
but all ran, being afraid of explosives in
the drying room.
Johnson rushed into the burning room,
removed two boxed of powder and then
tried to save the building.
The fire started at O'Clock and till 1890
o'clock no effort could be made to assist
the men in the shaft. AS soon as the
ruins were sufficiently cooled, it was
found that the timbers lining the shaft
We're blazing and water was then directed
on them, but in the excitement the greater
portion of the water fell useless down the
shaft. The flames were soon eXtinguished
by firemen from Ratportage
Mr.. Motley, assayer at the mine, and
Foreman Johnson descended the shaft and
found six men on the first level, apparently
all suffocated. They descended to the low
er level and found three more, but they
were in better condition than the others,
and efforts We're begun to raise the miners
The first three raised were suffering badly,
but were resusitated after a short time
with medical services. The fourth man,
John Lagire, was very low when brought
to the surface and died shortly after. The
others were in a critical condition when
brought to the surface, but all recovered
but r. B. Ericsson.
The air shaft ignited and caused a sue
tion Of air from the bottom Of the shaft,
thus deprlving the men of fresh air and
also causing the smoke to descend the
shaft. When found all the men were un-
conscious and leaning against the side of
the shaft. The building was completely
consumed, but the loss is fairly covered
by insurance. The fire did not affect the
min proper, and work continues.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-12
WHITE OAKS NINE FIRE.
hescuers Reach the Imprisoned
Miners, But Five Are Dead.

Rescuers Reach the Imprisoned
Miners, But Five Are Dead.
Sorocco, N. NJ, March 11.-Further de-
tails of the fire at White Oak are to the
effect that the entire plant of the mine
above ground has been consumed. The
mill alone which was a considerable dis
tance from the shaft, escaped. of the
men entombed in the mine Will
SON. Davis and Baxter were married.
White, another of the imprisoned men.
Went to work for the company only yes
terday and was doing his first days shift
"nen the fire closed the shaft and cut
OF communication with the surface.
~, mere were several narrow escapes.
Inree men, Keith, Gallagher and How
sdte' were on the sixth level and made
'Nelr way through the fire by lying their
coats around their faces and rushing
trough the air shaft to safety. They
were only slightly scorched.
george Wilkinson, who discovered the
i,Ie, was going down the shaft in a
oGcket. The fire broke out above him
"Hen ne was at the ninth level and the
age dropped to the thirteenth level.
eHIowlng him out and stunning him. He
-Vsdlhed consciousness, however, and
oHhDed the ladder to the air shaft and
escaped
,9orocco. N. NJ, March II, 10 p. m.-Late
@ @o1is afternoon the fire in the mine was
eoJten under control and the rescuing
PARTY brought out the imprisoned miners.
awe Oh whom We're dead.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-12
PRIZE FIGHTING IN LOUISIANA.
GLOVE CONTESTS ALLOWED UNDER
THE LAW.

The Act Defining Prize Fighting and
Providing for the Punishment
Thereof Declared "a Piece of Leg
fSiative Fraud and Mendncity.
Prize Fighting, Therefore, "A Le-
ultimate business and Domestic
Industry Under the Special PrOtec-
lion of the Law.
New Orleans, March 1.-THE case OF
the state vs. the Olympic Athletic Club
In an attempt to annul the charter OF
that club has been decided in favor of the
latter to-day by the lower courts. The
effect OF this decision will be to permit
glove contests to take place.
Judge Fighters decision is as followsi
Il am called upon to interpret and en-
force act No. 25. Of the statutes OF 1890.
The title of the act reads AN act defining
the crime Of prize fighting. and to pro-
vide for the punishment thereof in and
out Of the state of louisiana.
The act embraces two sections and a
provisio. Neither of the sections defines
the crime Of prize fighting. nor does the
proviso tell US what a glove contest is.
The former mot dehned) is forbidden
and punished, the latter is. under cer-
tain conditions. permitted, and by impli-
cation encouraged.
Having. under instructions from the
supreme court, excluded all expert testi-
mony as to the distinction between these
differently designated methods Of pugil-
ism, and referring only to the facts proved
In the one case and IN the other. l find
that a prize fight IS a glove contest with-
out gloves, and that glove contest is
a prize fight with gloves. In each case
there is a duel with fists ana there Is
a prize. In each case there is the same
danger to limb and life. the same maim-
ing and shedding of blood, the same bru-
tally.
Il conclude, therefore that the act en-
titled An act defining the crime of prize
fighting and to provide for the punishment
thereof in and out of the state OF Louis-
lana is piece of legislative fraud AMI
mendacity. II neither defines the crime Of
prize lighting, nor does IL provide any
penalty for the same which cannot be-
evaded by the mockery of covering with
gloves the hand of the gladiators. That
a glove contest Is as brutal and danger
Gus as a prize fight was clearly settled in
the case Of Lavigne VS. Andy Bowen. On
the whole / find that prize fight In Louis
lana Is a glove contest, and that glove
contest is a prize fight. It logically fol-
lows, that there being no prohibition OF
glove contests in this state, the same be-
ing legalized and encouraged under cer-
tain conditions, which the prize fighter
willingly accepts. prize fghting is now
what IL never was before the enactment
Of statute No. Is Of 1890, legitimate bus
iness and domestic industry, under the
special protection OF the law. while be-
fore the passage of that statute II would
constitute the crime OF assault and bat
terry, and in some cases Of manslaughter.
Judgment for the Olympic Club"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-12
SUFFERING IN NEWFOUNDLAND.
Clothing and Provisions From New
England being Distributed.


Clothing and Provisions From New
England Being Distributed.
ST. Johns n. T.. March 1.-THE goods
for the relief Of the suffering poor of St.
Johns, which were brought here by the
steamer Grand Lake. from Boston, few
days ago. have all been landed and stored
free Of cost, and were being distributed
to-day. The opinion Of the committee in
charge Of the distribution is that the
quality of the goods was never excelled In
St. Johns. The amounts for distribution
in the outports are being carried to their
destination by the railroad companies free
of cost
The number Of destitute families IN St.
Johns is increasing daily and the reports
from the outposts are to the effect that
the people in many localities are in utter
destitution.
A dispatch from a small settlement on the
southwest coast. signed by the parish
priest, was received here to-day stating
that forty families were starving there,
and there was nothing to give them.
The dispatch also asked that assistance
be sent them at once.
This same condition exists in nearly all
the districts. There are about $500 fami-
lies in St. Johns and it's suburbs in dis
tress, and they are being assisted by the
relief committee as much as possible.
At a meeting Of the clerical relief com
mittee held to-day, resolutions Of thanks
to the good people Of Boston and of New
England were unanimously adopted for
their haste in replying to the appeal for
assistance from this place with such
magnificent donation Of food, which was
badly needed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-12
MORE FIGHTING IN COLOMBIA.
CATRINA GARZA KILLED ny a
LIEUTENANT.

The Latter Then killed by the Fol-
lowers of the InsurEent Leader.
The Dead Omcer' Raised To the
Rank of Lieutenant Colonel and
to lie buried with the Honors Due
20 an Officer Of That Rank
New York, March 1.-THE Herald's
special cable from Panama says. "Ad-
vices We're received here late Saturday
night of the landing Of an armed expe-
dition and a desperate battle at Bocas
del Toro. The rebel expedition came from
Port Limon, Costa Rico. and was led by
the notorious Mexican revolutionary in
citer, Catrina Cara. He bad with him as
heutenants Pereira Castro Sifoner Mole
ana others. An attack was made on
Quartet at 4 o'clock I'm the morning. and
the hghting continued until 6 o'clock. 1t
is reported that Garza was killed Lieut.
Lopez, who in turn was killed by the
rebels. Reports received here indicate
that many were killed on both sides. Re
Inducements We're sent from Panama at
midnight on an express train. They left
the train at Colon and there embarked on
steamer and were hurried to Boca del
Toro. 1t Is also reported that fifty men
were landed at Boca del TorO from the
United States cruiser Atlanta.
Gov Herarango has issued a decree
declaring the department of Panama in
a state Of seige. The functions of the civil
courts have been suspended. A steamer
which arrived at Colon from Carthagena
Saturday brought many political prisoners
who have been lodged in jail. a further
consignment Of arms and ammunition
has been received from New York"
Panama, March 1.-THE Star and Herald
says Gov. Arrange yesterday issued a pro-
clamation, stating that severe measures
would be adopted by the authorities TO
prevent further bloodshed IN the depart
ment Of Panama. The proclamation also
says the governor has in his possession
plans Of the enemies Of the republic, and
that inexorable punishment will be dealt
out to such persons as may hereafter at
tempt to create disturbances. The COVER
nor congratplates the soldiers of the Col
ombia battalion upon the bravery and gall
lantry displayed by them in the engage
ment at Boca del Toro.
a decree has been published, declaring
the department in a state OF siege, and for
bidding the gathering Of groups Of more
than three persons on any of the thor
oughfares, the opening Of places of amuse-
ment and the holding Of public meetings.
The authorities will exercise discretion as
to preventing private gatherings.
More troops have been despatched to
Boca del Toro.
Advices from Bogota say orders have
been issued by the government raising the
rank Of Lieut. Lopez, who is said to have
killed the outlaw Cara, at Boca del
Toro, and who was himself killed by the
rebels, to that of lieutenant-colonel, and
that his funeral win be conducted with
the military honors due that rank. II Is
expected that the governments Of Mexico
and the United States viii pay the rewards
offered by those countries for the capture
Of Cara, to the mother Of Lieut.. Lopez,
who was dependent for her support upon
her son.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-12
KNOCKED oUT IN ONE RorND.
sIavin does In the Harlem Coffee
Cooler in a Jiny.

London. March 1.-THE fight between
Frank p. slavin and Frank Craig. the
Harlem Conee Cooler" which took
place at Central Hail. Holborn. this even
ing. SYas quickly decided. slavin defeat
ed his opponent in the first round
The han was crowded. Shawn and Craig
entered the ring at $3.50 O'Clock. ana we're
received with great applause. When time
was called both men SPARED cautiously
for fully thirty seconds. and then Slavin
got home lightly on the head This led to
a rally. during which Slavin got in a
couple Of heavy blows on Craig's ribs. on
breaking away Slavin swung with his
right. and catching Craig with the back
of his fist on the jaw. knocked him down
and out.
The sudden conclusion of the battle.
which lasted barely two minutes. created
great excitement among the spectators.
Charley Mitchell and Ted Pritchard act
ed as seconds for Slavin. and Craigs in
terests were looked after by Jim Bevan
and Bill Natty. Nize and Corrie acted re-
spectively as referee and time keeper.