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Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-02-13

Judge OF my amaZement to hear
my elegant customer eXclaim
You've got me dead to rights, wot's
the use o. chinnin'?' and then the
mask fell, and l could see what q
sleek-looking, deep villain he was.
You see, sir" said the rough man
to me, in a tone of apology, 'this is
Diamond Dick, the downiest cuss in
the business. l know his lay, and
saw him come in here, and | think
you'll say It's mighty lucky | did =.
What he paid you may look all right,
but you'll find something crooked in
it. Anyhow, he's wanted for three
or four other jobs in as many cities. ,
To say l was astonished is to draw
it very mildly. / was so dumb
founded that L lost my head COM
pletely.
Just let me see the cash he gave
you,' said the detective, and l handed
it over.
Just so,' he said again; 'I'll just
take charge of this until we get to
the Office, and,' putting his hand
into the villains pocket, 'Pll just
take charge of these sinners also,
then you'll know they are all safe.'
And he transferred money, jewelry,
and check into his own pocket.
My former customer was surly,
and had nothing to say. OF course,
had to accompany them to the po-
lice station. bade my clerk call a
carriage, and we all entered. A short
drive brought us to the central Office
over which the mayor or his repre-
sentative presided. The cells were
in the basement, the Office on the floor
above.
The carriage halted. Under III
structions from the detective /
alighted and entered the office, to
await until he locked his prisoner in
cell down stairs, prior to making
formal complaint. AS l closed the
door of the room heard the carriage
drive away.
l waited five minutes, ten, fifteen,
thirty, an hour! No business was
transacted, and knew l was an OBJ
Ject of curiosity through the room.
had noticed door leading out of
it on which was a sign "Chief of
Police" Heartily out of patience,
aoIuptiy uldue my way into the
presence of the dignitary, and de-
manded when he was going to give
a hearing to Diamond Dick, and
asked the whereabouts of the de-
tective.
The chief stared.
/ explained.
The chief laughed.
l became angry.
Then he grew serious.
My dear SIR said he, you are
the victim of as smart q pair of
swindlers as there is in the country.
The villain and detective are pals, |
and your money and diamonds are,
l am afraid, lost to you forever. II
am very sorry, and will help you all
L can, tho there is little chance, for
these rascals, 1 am sorry to say,
stand in with some of our men
they have played the same game in
other cities in the country, and we
have not been able to catch them
yet.'
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-02-13
Words OfEWisdOm.

When clouds are heavy blessings
come.
Loss of sincerity is loss of vital
power.
'Tis pitiful to court a smile when
you should win a soul.
Without poetry and art the spirit
grows weary and wooden in this
earthly cline.
Midnight is the noon of thought,
when wisdom mounts its zenith with
the stars.
To be without sympathy is TO be
alone in the world, without friends
or country, home or kindred.
We need to cultivate every infu-
ence which tends to assist us in the
contemplation of the beautiful and
true.
We have two lessons to teach an
enemy who despises us-to value
himself less highly and us more
worthily.
Very often the world does not
know that girl is accomplished I'M
til it is so announced in writing up
her wedding.
Correction does much, but encour-
SSolhtub bOSS ISIlCOuTaRo-
ment after censure is as the sun af-
ter a shower.
Thou shalt know by experience
how salt is the taste of another's
bread, and how sad a path it Ia to
climb and descend another's stairs.
Sentiment is divine quality i'm
planted in our nature for the pur-
pose of ennobling and beautifying
the condition of our existence.
Let us, then, be what we are, and
speak what we think in all things
Keep ourselves loyal to the truth and
the sacred professions of friendship.
The very bondage that we curse,
and seek in fretful mood to break
and burst, may keep us in the orbit
that is traced by an overruling
Providence for our good.
1t has been we'll said that no man
ever sank under the burden of the
day. 1t is when to-morrow's bur-
den is added to to-day's that the
weight is more than he can bear.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-02-13
NUMBER 38.

BLASTS FROM RAMS HoRN.-
a ffectation is trying TO make brass
pass for gold.
A lie never stops running when
truth is on it's track.
When the world can't understand
man it calls him a crank.
1t costs about as much to be stingy
as 1T does to be extravagant.
Truth often knocks at the door of
him who hath ears to hear.
How easy it is for law man to
prove that luck Is against him.
We sometimes pray for more grace
when what we want is more grit.
The preacher who does not practice
all he breaches, breaches toe much.
A self-made man generally spoils
his boy in trying to make him like
himself.
The things which do the most to
make us live happy cannot be had
for money.
1t is hard to understand why un-
assuming people are apt to wear
squeaking shoes.
If you want your boy to stay on
the farm don't make him work with
the dullest hoe.
When one man is heating q fur
mace for another he never thinks
about the price of coal.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-02-13

A GOOD CRoss-EXAMINER.--A
short time ago large factory, fitted
with the most modern appliances,
including the electric light, caught
fire. and despite the most strenuous
efforts of the fire brigade, was almost
demolished.
The next day a newly appointed
member of the force was des-
patched to the spot, with a view of
ascertaining how the fire originated.
After closely interrogating the mana
ger of the factory, he asked to see
the man who was responsible for the
electric light.
The manager stated that the elec-
trio switches were under his. sole
control.
Policeman" Then you are the
man that lights up the electric AFFAIR.""
Manager" That is So"
Policeman (bubbling over with
excitement)-" Now, be careful how
you answer my next question, 'cos
if it amt satisfactory, it will be took
as evidence agin ye. When you
lighted the electric light last night
where did you throw the match ?"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-02-13

A REVISED VERsIoN,-It hap
pened in Sunday School. The SUBJ
ject under discussion was Solomon
and his wisdom. A little girl was
asked 10 tell the story of Solomon
and the women who disputed the
possession of a child. She timidly
rose up and answered: "Solomon
was very wise man. One day two
women went to him quarrelling
about a baby. One woman said,
This is my cbild,' and the other
woman said, No, this is my child.'
But Solomon spoke up and said,
No, no, ladies, do not QUARREL
Give me my sword, and will make
t'0ins of him, so each of you can
have one pD
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-02-13

MINIMIZING OUR VICEs.-" Have
you over noticed" asked a philo.
sophie Broadway shoemaker Of the
Rambler, the other day, 1.-THE ten
dency of the majority of men to
minimize their vices, even while
not concealing them? Ninety-nine
men out Of hundred who go to a
saloon to drink will respond when
invited, '1'll take 'little' whiskey
or little brandy The same man
will ask for 'smalr cigar. If he
gets into brawl he had .Iittle'
difficulty, and when he starts off
with some roistering friends 1t is to
have a 'little' time. He wants a
Bit of tobacco, or forty drops of
absinthe. You find the diminutives
are invariably used when describing
or discussing something that is sort
Of reproach to ones conscience
never In speaking of those things
which are credit to a map. Then,
the tendency is to the other extreme.
The church was overflowing,' the
sermon was 'unapproachable,' the
bride was a Venus We are queer
creatures, and we love to deceive
ourselves. Wasn't it Nathaniel Cot
ton who said, Yet still we hug the
dear deceit Indeed we do"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-02-13

LOVE must have expression, or it
will die. 1t can be kept forever,
beautiful and blessed as at first, by
it's constant utterance in word and
act. The more 1t is allowed to flow
out In delicate attentions and noble
service, the stronger and more satis-
flying and more blessed 1t will be.
The house becomes home only when
love drops It's heavenly mama. in it
fresh every day; and the true mar
riage vow is not made once for all
at the altar, but by loving words,
helpful services, and delicate atten-
tions to the end.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-02-13

CALLED BACK.-A commercial
traveller for London firm secured
an order for 1000 in the west of
England, and, as it was not duly &C.
knowledge, wrote a letter to the
firm calling special attention to 1t
and saying, thought you would
consider such an order quite feather
in my cap"
In reply he received this note from
his principal, We have filed your
order, and inclose for your cap the
one feather you require"
After about fortnight came an
other letter from the firm: "The
people who gave you the order for
fl, 900 have failed, and we lose
the goods. We have this day sent
to you a bagful of feathers for you
to fly home with, as we do not want
you out on the road for us any more -
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-02-13

THAT diminutive wit and story
teller, Marshal P. Wilder, recently
cOnvulsed q crowd. Among his
yarns was the following: 81 was
coming down in the elevated to-day,
when big, sour-looking chap got
in. Across the aisle sat q gentle
manipulating young fellow mind
ing his own business. The sour-faced
man did not like the looks of his
neighbor, and after making several
wry grimaces, the nice young man
retOrted by saying, You look as If
you wanted to eat me.' Icouldn't,'
replied the sOur-faced one, for I'm
q HebreW.'O
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-02-13
A Trick Exposed.
HOW LIFE WAS PUT INTO A DEAD
MAN FOR a PURPOSE.

One Of Daniel O'Connell's earliest
displays of acuteness happened
shortly after he was called to the bar.
In an intricate case where he had
been made junior counsel more as a
compliment to the family than from
any other cause the question was
that OF the validity of q will. The
instrument was drawn up in proper
form, and the witnesses swore that
1t had been legally executed.
One Of them, an old servant was
very loquacious, and O'Connell, in
examining, allowed him to talk on
hoping he would say too much. The
man had already sworn that he had
seen the deceased sign the will.
Yes," he continued, {" l saw him
sign it, and sure there was life in
him at the time."
This expression was repeated so
frequently that O'Connell was led to
believe that it had some peculiar
meaning. He fixed his eyes upon
the old man and said, gravely:
"You have taken a solemn oath.
before God and man, to speak the
truth and the whole truth. The eve
OF God is upon you. The eyes of
your neighbors are fixed upon you
also. Answer me, by the virtue of
that sacred and solemn oath which
has passed your lips, was the testa-
tor alive when he signed the will?"
The witness was struck by this SOL
emn manner of address. His lips
quivered, his limbs trembled, and
he faltered out the reply:
"There was life in him 7"
The question was repeated in a
yet more impressive manner. Again
he trembled forth his stock phrase.
Finally, by dint of clever leading
and suggestion, O'Connell drew from
him the fact that a pen had been
placed in the dead mans hand, and
the legatee himself had guided it and
traced the signature. But to meet
the exigency of legal questioning, a
living fly had been placed in the
dead mans mouth. Thus was I" life
in him" at the time.
DURING a recent court-martial
trial held In New Mexico, a colored
sergeant was callad to testify against
a lieutenant, formerly his troop COM
mander, now charged before the
court with intoxication and neglect
of duty.
"You say that the lieutenant told
you to march the troop down to So
and-So's ranch, and there go into
camp?" asked the ejudge-advocate.
"Yes, sah," replied the African
sergeant.
Well, from previous testimony,
1T seem that your troop went that
night without water"
No, sab; we didn't git no wa.
tab"
Well, how was thatP There
was plenty of water at the ranch.
They didn't prohibit you from get
ting water, did they?" asked the
judge-advocate.
"Oh, no, sab Dey weren't no
pro'bitin bout it. Dey was water
dere, but dey JUS wouldn't let us
hab it,"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-02-13

On the morning of the 18th of
January, ultimo, we left Lewisburg
accompanied by our better half, to
attend the 11th annual convention
of the Nationalal Press Association
at st. Augustine, Florida, to which
we had been appointed as one of the
delegates from the Editorial Associa-
ton of this State. AS promised last
week, we shall now endeavor to give
the readers of the INDEPENDENT an
account of the trip with our impress
sions of the country, though we feel
that our powers Of description are
altogether unequal to the task.
From Ronceyerte to Washington
the point of rendezvous for the dele
gates from the Eastern and Middle
States-we travelled over the Chesa-
peake & Ohio Railway, which, by
the way, is one of the best equipped
railroads in the South, and, under
the able and efficient management
of Mr.. Ingalls,, the President of the
Company, is doing an immense and
ever increasing business, and is now
recognized as one Of the great trunk
lines of the country, with connec-
tions all through the Eastern, Wes-
tern, Northern and Southern States.
Much of the road has been double
tracked, the bed all laid with the
heavy rails and there is no road in
the country over which the traveller
goes with more safety, ease and COM
fort.
After a pleasant ride Of a few
hours we arrived at the National
Capital, where we remained as guests
of friend until about 4 p. M, Fri
day, when we started South. These
two days in Washington were spent
In looking on at the proceedings of
Congress and the Supreme Court and
taking in the sights of the Nations
Capitol City, now everywhere rec
ognized as one Of the prettiest and
most attractive in the world.
No city In America, New York
perhaps excepted, has as much to
show to interest and instruct the
visitor. The government has ex-
pended millions of dollars in beauti-
flying the city and improving its
grand avenues, streets and public
squares, and days may be profitably
spent in visiting the Capitol, the va
riousI department buildings and the
many institutions established and
maintained at public expense, such
as the Botanical and Geological
Gardens, the Fish Commission, the
National Museum, the Smithsonian
Institute, the Navy Yards, the Bu-
reau of Printing and Engraving,
where our paper money is made, the
many statues with which the city is
adorned, and last, but not least, the
great Washington monument q
plain, white, granite shaft, forty feet
square at the base and rising to q
height of $50 feet.-Don't fail to
visit the monument when you 60 to
Washington, and If you do not care
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-02-13
CONCORD STATE NORMAL SCHOOL.

OFFERS unequaled advantages to
~ young ladies and young gentlemen
desiring to become teachers. The town
is beautifully located on rolling
plateau, 1850 feet above the sea-
Tuition free to Normal appointees. A
handsome residence for young ladies,
under the management Of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. s. Adair. Large grounds with
beautiful grove and lawn tennis court
for out. door amusement of the young
ladies'. Students can enter at any time
Fall term begins Wednesday, Sept. 18th.
For further information and catalogue
address
JOHN d. SWEENEY,
Prin., Concord Church, W. Va.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-02-13

A MINISTER in Florida had been
laboring hard to raise money for a
church. Finally, friend from the
North sent him the last hundred dol
lars needed; and the day he received
it he was presented with a son and
heir. The Sunday following the
congregation shook with suppressed
laughter, when the poor man, think
ing only Of the donation, thanked
God for the small succor that had
Just arrived.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-02-13

IF you cannot be happy in one
way, be happy In another and this
facility of disposition wants but lit
tie aid from philosophy, for health
and good-humor are almost the whole
affair. Many run about after felicity,
but they are like an honest man look.
ing for his hat while 1t is on his head
or In his hand.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-02-13

THEY sat in the twilight and
talked of the past. Hiram" she
was saying, "just twenty years ago
tonight 1 first became aware that
you kindled a flame i'm my heart"
" Yes, Anastasia." "Tbat,n she
unused, refiectively, {" was about the
last kindling l know of your doing,
Hiram" He did not speak for a
long time. When he did, it was
concerning something else.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-02-13
MISCELLANEOUS.

Editorial Cores pondence.
Grand Outing OF the EditOrs--Ride
through Florida on a Train
of Palace Cars.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-02-13

MEETING OF THE NATIONAL PRESS
ASSOCIATION AT ST. AUGUSTINE
THE QUAINT OLD CITY WITH ITS
GRAND HOTELS-THE PONCE DE
LEON AND THE ALCAZAR-SAN
MARCO AND THE SEA WALL
PALM BEACH AND THE ROYAL
PoINCIANA--FLoRIDA, ITS CLI-
MATE, FRUITS AND FLOWERS.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-02-13
A Parable.

Some years ago, a number of gen.
tlemen visited the mountains of
Colorado for the purpose Of fishing.
Among the party was bishop of an
Eastern diocese of the Episcopal
Church. Fishing was the sole occu-
patton and amusement OF the visi-
tors; so when Sunday came, rs there
was nothing else to do, the laymen
of the party got out their rods,
preparatory to casting a line. But
they were in quandary as to the
bishop. They did not want to hurt
his feelings by leaving him behind,
nor did they want to offend his re-
ligious principles by inviting him to
go fishing on Sunday. Finally, one
of them plucked up courage and told
him of their dilemma, whereupon
the good man said that he would tell
them of happening in his earlier
life which he thought rather apropos.
"Some years ago." he said, when
had charge Of the affairs of a par
ish, was awakened about two
O'Clock one morning, and upon in
quiring who was there, heard a mans
voice reply that he was there with
Miss Blank, and that they wanted
to get married. 1 reasoned with
him about the untimely hour, but to
no avail he meant to get married
right then and there. So I put on
my clothes and gown, and went
down stairs and began the marriage
service. Everything went along as
dictated in the service till 1 asked
the man, wilt thou take this woman
to be thy welded wife?' to which
he replied, What'm / here fur p"
They waited for the bishop.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-02-13

SOME people take trouble, and a
good many more leave 1t for those
who come after them.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-02-13

VERY CAREFUL.-Thec carefulness
of some cOlored people not to say
anything directly against the char
acter Of their neighbors, was illus
trated by the old story of a man
who wouldn't say that Sambo stole
chickens, but if he was a chicken,
and Sambo was about he would
"roost high" Here is another
story to the same effect:
A gentleman stopped at a cabin
where an old negro woman lived,
and while waiting for one of the chill
dren to get bucket of fresh water,
entered into conversation with her
concerning her crop prospects.
81 did hab fo' or five hogs,n said
the old woman, but da's dWindled
down till | amt got but one now"
Somebody steal them 2"
l neber talks bout my neighbors
am l doan like ter say what become
ob de hogs. Ineber makes mischief,
l Doesn't"
"Did the hogs die ?"
The mister died but yer amt
gwine ter git me ter say nothin' agin
my neighbOrs. De man what libed
up dar is dead now, and amt gwine
ter cay nothin' agin him. De hogs
disappeared away from heah while
dat man was libin'; but amt gwine
ter say nuthin' agin him."
"Do you think he took them ?"
Mister, dat mans dead, an l
doan wanter say nuthin' agin him
but lemme tell yer, while dat man
was libin, he was powerful stun.
blin'-block ter hogs"
The Delta independent., 1896-04-29
A DRlGMr HOTEL
TIE OsA -. Jaass New the View
~. James.

TAS OsA d. Ja0ss New the View
%. Jasaes.
Those who have occasion to visit Den
yer are to be congratulated on the re-
opening OF the st. James hotel, the old
favorite hostlery Of the Colorado people.
1t is now under the management OF Fred
W. Bailey. an efficient and successful
hotel man OF indianapolis, and brother
Of Judge NJ. ). Bailey OF Canon City.
Under the supervision OF Mr.. Bailey the
hotel has been made new in every respect:
new plumbing. new heating plant, new
lighting system, new carpets, new beds,
new draperies. new dishes. in short every.
thing new, fresh and clean, and as bright
- new pin. with absolutely the best
table in the city.
When in Denver don't fail to try the
new st. james, and be surely convinced
that all We say about this house 10 true.
II you stop there once you will certainly
do % again, because Of its central and
convenient location, reasonable and fair
rates. with camplete and perfect service
throughout.
The Delta independent., 1896-04-29
crauiOrd culliMas.

special Correspondence.
April q, 1896.
A sing baby boy arrived at Ed
McCulleys last week.
DR.. G. W. Lauffer 10 In the neighbor-
hood fixing up sverybodys teeth.
Mrs Ong 10 building an addition to
her dwelling house and also another
building. She is preparing to furnish
meals to the weary traveller this summer.
W. B. Carter and family have moved
to Delta.
Joe Boyce came in from Delta and
gathered up his stock. He will summer
in Silverton and come back here rsxt
winter
A. r. Pesrce brought up GOO fruit trees
from Delta last week and 10 after another
load this week. He says that fruit rails
ing b the only thing there 10 much
money 10 and many othcrs are following
his example.
Dick Pacs. Of Moutrose. once . resi-
dent Of this place, was in the neighbor-
hood visiting children and friends and
and looking after his farm.
.GRrnHs.-