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Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-09-17
NUMBER II.

CoMPos1ToRs are supposed to be
able to decipher all kinds Of hand
writing. On this point Mr.. Robert
Clark, the Edinburgh printer, used
to tell story. Professor Lindsay
Alexander came into his office one
Friday with the manuscript of a SER
mon. You must let me have proof
OF this tomorrow" he said. Mr..
clark told him the time was too
short. He must give them a few
days longer. "No," he said "I
must preach this sermon tomorrow.
1t is a special sermon. wrote it
ten years ago, and now l can't make
out a word of it.U
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-09-17

THE recent scandal in Berlin re-
calls the story Of Scheninger's APP
pointment as body physician to
Prince Bismarck. At their first in
terview the Prince lost his temper
and growled, Don't ask so MANY
questions," to which Scheninger
replied, What you need is horse
doctor; he asks no questions" Bis
marck scowled, and presently pulled
the hell wire. The doctor was in
doubt as to whether ne was not to
be shown out into the street. But
the command was, L" Fetch the doc
tors things from the station.n
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-09-17

A MAN OF MANY OCCUPATIONS.
Rev. Mr.. Bedell, who used to preach
Methodist doctrine in Calhoun Co.,
Georgia, was what is called "a Jack
of all trades" While he was living
at Newton, it is related of him that
young runaway couple, seeking to
get married, came to the ferry at
that place and called for the ferry
man, when Bedell responded to
their call and put them across the
river. While doing so, the young
man inquired for a blacksmith, as he
wanted some repairs made on his
buggy. Bedell replied:
81 am blacksmith, and will re-
pair it,"
The young man next inquired for
hotel to stop at. Bedell replied:
Come with me. / keep the ho-
tel, and will accommodate you"
The next inquiry was for the clerk
OF the Court of Ordinary, in order
to procure marriage license. Be-
dell answered:
81 am the clerk and can issue you
a license"
He finally inquired for a minister
to perform the marriage ceremony.
The man of many occupations was
again equal to the emergency, and
informed the would-be bridegroom ;
" am a minister, and will per-
form the ceremony for YOU"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-09-17

A BUCKS County, Penn, school
BOY wrote the following composition
on "City and Country" the other
day: "The City-Trollie cars, Slop
carts, blind Alleys, Big Rents and
the Hog Combinee and all his chill.
dren. The Country-Purtty Blue
Skys, Ducks swimming in Our Big
Pond, Chickings in our Barnyard,
and the sweetest of all, the golden
sunset back of our Schoolhouse,
down the lane, then we all know it's
time to 90 HOme.D
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-09-17

APPLAUDING A SINGER.--One
can never be too careful, says Lon
don writer. / was one night at
theatre in Lisbon, sitting in the
stage box with some friends and lis
tening to comic opera performed
by Spanish travelling company
a young soprano came on and sang
very prettily. AT the conclusion of
her song | hammered vigorously on
the hoor of the box with my stick
in token of sincere approval. The
actress looked at me reproachfully,
and hurried from the stage without
even bowling.
You are severe" said friend
she sang fairly WE'LL"
Il liked her singing" | replied,
rather startled by his remark, "that
is why l applauded."
Then they began to laugh, and
asked to have the joke explained.
In this country" said my friend,
when a person sings or acts re-
markably bad, and absolutely ex-
hausts our patience, we hammer on
the floor with sticks to make the
management and artist understand
our displeasure."
At this remark felt more foolish
than l usually do. l could not ap-
plaud when the lady returned, be-
cause then the audience would take
me for fool, while now they might
take me for severe critic; / could
not go round and explain to the
pretty soprano, because of deficiency
Ill Spanish vocabulary. was forced
to let the matter remain in statu ouo.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-09-17

IN ARIZONA" And what NAV
be the principle industry of the ter
ritory?" Wal, stranger, in win
ter they mostly set on the east side
o. the house IN foller the sun 'roun'
t. the wes'; m in summer they set
on the wes' m foller the shade roun'
t. th' east.O
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-09-17

"PAsTE this up in your mind"
says Punch. Let you be ever so
pure, you cannot associate with bad
companions without falling into bad
odor. Evil company is like tobacco
smoke; you cannot be long in its
presence without carrying away a
taint of it.D
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-09-17

.t MIKE" said the superintendent,
" there is a dead dog reported in the
alley between Illinois and Meridian
streets. l want you to look after
Its disposition" An hour later the
Intelligent officer telephoned: "I
have inquired about the dog, and
find that he had very savage dis
pOsitiOn.N
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-09-17
ATTENTION, EVERYBODY.

WE are now prepared to do TIN
" WORK Cf all kinds. Nothing
put frst-class meterial used. Satisfac-
tlon guaranteed. Give us trial and
be convinced that we mean what we
say. ROOFING and SCOUTING a
speciality. Shop in the rear Of Law &
Handley's. as -.
MCCLEARY q DARNELL,
Aug. 25-1y. Lewisburg, w. Va.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-09-17

WHERE WoMAN's TIME GoEs.-
" Please state to the court exactly
what you did between eight and nine
O'Clock on Wednesday morning.
said a Juvenile counsel to a delicate
looking woman in the witness-box.
" Well" she said, 81 washed the
three children and got them ready
for school, and sewed button on
Johnny's coat and mended a rip in
Nellie's dress. Then / made the
beds, watered my plants, busted the
parlor and set things to rights,
cleaned the lamps, combed the ba-
by's hair, sewed a button on one of
her shoes, swept out the hall passage
and brushed and put away the chill
dren's Sunday clothes; cut and
brought the vegetables from the gar
den, wrote note to Johnny's Sun
day'school teacher asking her to ex-
cnse him for not being at school on
Sunday; and sat down and rested
for few minutes before the clock
struck nine. That's ALL"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-09-17
Notice.

HAVE returned home to remain
this fall and winter. Ihaye located
In DR.. s. III. Austin's office, op Main
street, to work at my trade. Work
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction.
Also still continue my Oculist business.
viii call on any parties who desire
Glasses, if they will let me know.
have also added to nv line of busi-
ness repairing of all kinds of Sewing
Machines. Also all kinds of material
Tor them on hand. All work guaran-
teed. Bring on your machines.
Very respectfully,
j. A. LOWE,
Oct. 24-tf. Jeweler & OpticIan.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-09-17

"WHo was that fine-looking gen.
tieman at the door, Jane?" "I
don't know, mum. 1 told him that
he had called at the wrong house."
How In the world do you know he
did ?" Because he had no bill to
present, num-
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-09-17

YEAsT.-Did you ever notice how
busy the bees are and how indolent
the wasps appear to be?
Well, / can't say that ever no.
ticed 1t, bnt 1 have often heard of
the busy bee" and Of the "wasp-
like waist.n
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-09-17

AN UNFoRTUNATE ORATOR.
Thomas Bartlett, of Vermont, was
renowned for his flights of elabo.
rately rhetorical oratory, and seat
in Congress was the special goal of
his ambition. When he was elected
a story Of how he had been silence d
by an audience of college boys got
around, and, on the occasion of the
new members first appearance, the
House was prepared to receive him
in anything but a serious spirit
Rising to indorse proposition
which had just been vigorously at
tackled, he began to declaim, i'm
pressively:
"Sir, were it not for the rules of
the House, l would pour upon the
opponents of this measure the vials
Of my wrath"
He got no farther. Mr.. Polk, of
Tennessee, was upon his feet in Q
moment, moving, with every ap-
pearance of eager interest, "that
the rules be suspended, and the gen.
tleman allowed to pour !"
Such disconcertIng burst of laugh
ter followed that the unfortunate
orator could only subside wrathfully
into silence and his seat.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-09-17

HE has kissed her several hum
dred times. hugged her till his arms
ached, sworn eternal devotion until
he is hoarse, and after it all she coyly
and doubtingiy ssks, "Do you love
ma?O
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-09-17

AN editorial notice of a woman's
grocery store reads as follows: "Hsr
tomatoes are as red as her own cheeks.
her indigo is as blue as her own eyes,
and her pepper as hot as her own
temper.N
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-09-17

"YOUNG man." said the merchant
to the prospective Office boy, "are
you fairly we'll educated ?n 81
be-" replied the boy proudly.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-09-17

If an express train, moving at the
rate OF forty-five miles an hour, were
to stop suddenly, it would give the
passengers shock equal to that of
falling height Of fifty-four feet.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-09-17

HENRY Ward Beecher made good
point when he said that some people
seem to think they were made on
purpose and everybody else by acci.
dent,
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-09-17

The advantage Of living does not
consist In length of days, but In the
right Improvement of them.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-09-17

" WHAT Is it to fish ?" he repeated.
"Oh, you just sit and sit all day
long," And then ?" "And then
YOU lie.O
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-09-17

"EvERY cloud has silver Iining,n
and many man wishes his pocket
book was good-sized, healthy
cloud.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-09-17

THE only safe way Of dealing with
duty Is to perform 1t at once,
" What thou doest, do auickly.n
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-09-17

AN opened letter at the dead let
ter office read as follows: "Seyen
years is rather long to kort a gal
but lie have you yit, Kate"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-09-17

INFLUENCE, good or bad, comes
not from the opinions a man DOS.
sesses, but from the character he
has formed and the life he leads.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-09-17

THOSE beings only are fit for soli-
tude who like nobody, are like no.
body, and are liked by nobody.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-09-17

BEECHER said we might as well
ask Why should trees cast a
shadow ?" as Why should evil ex-
lat 2D
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-09-17

He CLIMBED THE GATE.-It has
long been admitted by the great ma
jority of maiden ladies that bache-
lors do not know much. IF thew
did, the ladies argue, they would get
married, but that, Of course, is an
open question. But a South Side
bachelor recently made an exhibition
of himself, which rather proves the
charge, says the Chicago Chronicle.
He boards with a family which
takes care of him, but while he was
out of town few weeks ago the
family went away on visit, and
sending him the key, told him to
keep bachelors hall for few weeks.
lie started in but couldn't stand the
quiet of the big house, and after a
fortnight invited one of his chums
to come out and smoke a pipe with
him. The boys got out to his resi-
dence along toward midnight, and
the householder, to the utter amaze
ment of his friend, climbed over the
gate into the yard and started up the
path. His friend followed suit, and
when they reached the door he
asked
"Say, Jack, why didn't you open
the gate?"
" Well, old man." said Jack, "the
lock Is broken, and the folks tied il up
with rope when they went away"
Well, why don't you cut the
rope ?" asked the friend.
" BY George, / never thought Of
that" said Jack, after a pause. L
have been climbing over that bloom
ing gate for two Weeks.n
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-09-17

ERROR will slip through a crack,
while trnth will get stuck In door
way.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-06
NEW MEXICO NEWS.

The United States court ia nssesslon
at Las Vegas.
Mrs. Geo. Curry and the children are
visiting the old home at Lincoln.
The Brotherhood of Railrond Trainmer
will give mask ball, in K 4on, on the
Gath of this month.
Married, at Ration, November l, 1896
Mr.. John B. LaBrue, of Ration, and Miss
Laura L. Sleeper, of Catskill, Rev. E.
Burch officiating.
Chas. Harris, who was 30 severely
wounded some two months ago by being
accidentally shot, is getting about on
crutches.-Raton Range.
Ilfeld loaded out 5000 sheep yesterday,
sold to Nebraska parties for feeding pur-
poses, and will load another train load to-
day, says the Ration Range.
In the district Of buquerque, the two
cases of the Territory vs.J. Edward Priest,
charged with robbery, upon motion of
the defendant supported by his affidavit
in compliance with the statute, the cases
were continued for the term. The de-
fendant was arraigned on each one of the
indictments and pleaded not gully.
Silver City was the scene of killing
on the evening of election day. The
colored men, who had sold out to the
Democrats, got into quarrel over the
spoils, one claiming that he had not re-
ceived a proper division. Bitter words
passed between them, when shot was
fred and a bullet first passed through
the arm of boy and into the body of
one of the men who had sold his vote.
Last Saturday night, Hon. Casimiro
Barela, of Colorado, while addressing a
Democratic meeting at Hohne, about
twelve miles from Trinidad, was shot at
six times. The shots we're fred from out
side the building where the meeting was
held through window. One shot took
effect in his jaw. The wound was quite
severe, but not considered serious. A
man named John Hoyle was arrested fol-
the despicable crime, says the Ration
Range.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-06
THANKSGIVING DAY.
The President Of the United states
Issues the Annual Call to the
People.

Washington, Nov. 6.-The president
to-day issued the following Thanksgiv.
ing proclamation:
By the president of the United States:
The people of the United States should
never be unmindful of the gratitude they
owe to the God of nations for his watch
full care, which has shielded them from
disaster and pointed out to them the way
of peace and happiness. Nor should
they ever refuse to acknowledge with
contrite hearts their proneness to turn
away from Gods teachings and to follow
with sinful pride after their own devices.
TO the end that these thoughts may be
quickened, it is fitting that on day
especially appointed we should join to-
gether in approaching the throne of
grace with praise and supplication.
Therefore, I, Grover Cleveland, presi-
dent of the United States, do hereby
designate and set apart Thursday, the
26th day of the present month of Novem-
ber, to bs kept and observed as day of
thanksgiving and prayer throughout our
land.
On that day let all our people forego
their usual work and occupation, and, as
sembled in such accustomed places of
worship, let them with one accord render
thanks to the Ruler of the universe for
our preservation as nation and our de-
liverance from every threatened danger;
for the peace that has dwelt within our
boundaries; for our defense against
disease and pestilence dutiag che year
that has passed; for the plenteous re-
wards that have followed the labors of
our husbandmen; and for all the other
blessings that have been vouohsafed to
us.
And let US through the mediation of
Him who has taught US how to pray, i'm
plore the forgiveness of our sins and a
continuation of heavenly favor.
Let US not forget on this day of thanks
giving the poor and needy, and by deeds
of charity let our offerings of praise be
made more acceptable in the sight of the
Lord.
Witness my hand and the seal of the
United States which have csused to be
hereto affixed.
Done at the city of Washington this
4th day of November, in the year of our
Lord, one Thousand eight hundred and
ninety-six, and of the independence of
the United States of America the one
hundred and twenty. first.
(SeaD GROVER CLEVELAND.
By the president:
RICHARD OLNEY,
Secretary of State.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-06
SANTA Re ROAD IN TROUBLE
Kansas Courts Appoint Receiver fol
the COmpany's Property IN
That State.
SUIT COVERS The ENTIRE MAIN LINE
Railroad Company Will Doubtless En-
deavor to Transfer the Case to the
United States Courts Officials
of Road Not Surprised.

Topeka, Nov. 6.-The bond of Charles
+. Johnson, appointed receiver. of the
Atchison, Topeka 4 Santa Fe railway
property in Kansas, has been fixed at
$750,O00.
The court that appointed the receiver
orders him to enter into an agreement
with the officials of the railroad company
| to operate the line within five days, and,
! if at the expiration of that time the COM
/ pany fails to enter into such an agree
ment, the receiver is directed to take
charge of the rolling stock and operate
the line.
1t is estimated that the com pany owns
$2O,OOO,OOO worth of property in Kansas.
The suit covers the entire main line,
which owns all the real estate.
It is understood that the company's
tirst move will be to ask that the case be
transferred to the United States court.
General Solicitor A. A. Hurd, of the
Santa Fe in Kansas, refuses to talk about
the case.
This Is the first case ever filed in Kan
sas under the alien land law and it's re-
suit will be watched with great interest
by capitalists and big corporations.
Receiver johnson ia Republican state
senator-elect from Jefferson and Douglass
counties.
Judge Louis Myers, who appointed the
receiver, was elected judge four years
ago on the Democratic Populist fusion
ticket and reelected last Tuesday. Here.
tofore he has made no decisions of note
worthy character.
A. A. Hurd, solicitor for Kansas for the
Santa Fe railway system, said to-day re-
garding the receivership: "The COM
us, although the fact that the receiver was
appointed by Judge Myers without notice
to any party in interest is a surprise.
Although this suit is brought ostensibly
in the name of the state, under what is
known as the alien land law, passed in
1891, it is really for the purpose of fore
ing the payment of private claim. A
man named Mabie has claim of $4,000
or $4,000 for injuries received in fill
nols against the old Atchison, Topeka Il
Santa Fe Railroad company and has been
seeking to compel the present company
to pay the claim. The matter has been
pending before special master in the
federal court for long time. The at
torney for this claimant, Hurd asserts, is
practically the instigator of the suit
Continuing he says: II do not appre.
hend that the company can be put to any
serious inconvenience or expense by this
litigation or that Mr.. Keelsr will be able
to collect his claim any sooner because
of it,"
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-06
state ticket is elected by overwhelming
majorities. The congressman, number
ing II, are all Republicans.

state ticket is elected by overwhelming
| ma jorities. The congressman, number.
ing IL, are all Republicans.
QHANDLEB's CANT.
Concord, N. Ex-senator Chandler says
editorially in his paper, the Evening
Monitor: "The people have no more de-
cided for gold mono-metallism as per
manent money system than for single
silver standard. They have said they
would not adopt the latter now at cost
of national honor. They have equally
declared that they will not continue the
existing gold standard, but will return to
true bimetallism as soon as they can do
so while. preserving the national honor"
MIoH1aAN's VOTE.
Detroit, Mich.-The remarkable run Of
Mayor Pingree, governor elect of Michi-
gan, is perhaps the most interesting
feature of the Michigan results. In spite
of all kinds of opposition, both within
and without his party, the Detroit mayors
plurality will exceed that of the Mckinley
electors by $4,000 to 10000 votes.
The returns on congressman are now
established facts. The Republicans elect
10 of the II. Exceptions are the Sd dis.
trict, in which TODD (Democrat) is elect
ed by 400 to 500 plurality, and the 9th
district, in which Brucker (Democrat)
wins by about 900.
CoLoRADos VOTE.
Denver.-Late returns from the state
show that Bryan's vote is not far from
100000; MoKinley's, $4,000; scattering,
1000.
Adams, Democratic.Silver Republican
candidate, receives 10000 plurality over
Bailey (Populist-Silver partly.
HOW MISSOURI STANDS.
St. Louis.-According to the latest re-
turns there will be in the lower house 81
Dem ocrats; 26 Republicans; l2 Populists;
10 doubtful; II not heard from.
There were II of the 81 senators voted
for. OF those the Democrats captured
II, which, added to the 6 holdover Dem
ocrats, will give them II senators, as
against 16 Republicans and l Populist.
The Gfgbe. Democrat (Repuklicen) con-
ceded that the Democrats have elected IL
of the Is congressman in Missouri. The
8Rcongrsssnen elected by the Republi-
cans are from st. Louis.
The presidential vote In St. Louis is all
in and stands: Bryan, 50,276; Mckinley,
65,845; Levering, 200; Palmer, 1877; Bent
ley, "a. McKinley's plurality, 1869.
Congress Missouri, Sd district, A. M.
Dockery, Democrat; 5th, William s. Cow
herd, democrat; 9Th, David A. DeArmond,
dem ocrat; 7th, James Cooney, Democrat;
18th, M. E. Benton, Democrat, elected.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-06
MURDERER CAPTURED.
The Killer OF Lackey ana Two other
New Mexico sheep Men Caught
Near Alam0sa.

Trinidad, Colo, Nov. 6-Deputy Sheriff
John Green has been notified to 60 to
Alamosa and get Ricardo Valdez, wanted
at Las Vegas, N. NJ, for years for the
sheep men, In 1887, also for the murder
of George H. Stutman, of East Las Vegas
in 1890.
Valdez has eluded the officers for some
time. II was thought that he had left the
country, but Deputy Green stumbled on
clew about three months ago.
Through the assistance of the officers
at Alamosa, he found that Valdez made
headquarters in Rio Grande county. A
reputation has been out since 1880 for
Valdez. It is thought that he will return
to New Mexico without further proceed
ings.