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Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-05-28
For Prosecuting attorney.

TO the Voters Of Greenbrier County:
/ hereby Announce myself a candi.
date for Prosecuting ATTORNEY of your
county, subject to the method adopted
by the Democratic party for selecting
candidates, and earnestly solicit your
support. Respectfully,
JOHN A, PRESTON.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-05-28

JOHN DAVIS ARBUCKLE desires us
TO announce him as candidate for re-
election to the Office he now holds
Commissioner of the County Court.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-05-28
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For House Of Delegates.

ALIEN. MCVEIGH MILLER requests
us to announce him rs one of the can.
didates to represent Greenbrier county
Ill the House of Delegates, subject to
he action of the Democratic primary
election.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-05-28
Saturday, June 10Th, 1896,
TERMS OF SALE :

Bond with approved security has
been given, as required by the decree
in the above named cause, by the said
Special Commissioners.
JONATHAN MAYS,
May 2S-4w. Clerk.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-05-28

| am candidate for Prosecuting
Attorney, and subject to any method
adopted by the Democratic party of the
county for making nominations. If
elected | will do my best.
HENRY GILMER.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-05-28
Lime! Limei

HAVE about 5000 bushels Of first
! class wood-burnt rock Lime Tor sale.
All orders left at Moore q Rittenhouse q
store will have prompt attention.
July 25-tf. 7. &. GuHEEN,
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-05-28
For County Commissioner.

We are authorized to announce J. ED.
BROWN. of Anthony's Greek district,
as a candidate for the office of Commits.
sioncr of the County Court of Green
brier, subject TO result of the Demo-
cratic Primary election.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-05-28

We are authorized to announce S. II.
NICKEL as "a candidate for the Office
of Sheriff of Greenbrier county, subject
to the result of Democratic conYen-
ton or primary election, and if elected
John Ii Crawford and John G. DIVER
will be his deputies.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-05-28

DIR. SOPHIA &. DAVIS, a Southern
woman OF culture and refinement
and a physician Of growing Ieputa-
ton, has been elected city physician
of Augusta, Ga.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-05-28

CleCIlOI.
HAVING fully conferred with large
number of leading and active Demo-
Gratis in every portion of the county,
many of whom have not heretofore sup
ported him as against other friends, we
hereby announce Col. Il. +. HARLOW as
a candidate to represent the people in
the next House of Delegates. None
will deny that he is one of the most
competent, faithful and deserving citi-
Zens, and his legion of friends urge that
he will again consent to the use of his
name in this connection, with the as
surance OH their part that they will Sc
cure his nomination at the primary
election and his triumph at the polls, as
partial and just reward and recogni-
tlon OF his unseltish and valuable SER
vices rendered his party and the public
with discretion and ability,
MANY DEMOCRATS.
In reply to the above card l hereby
announce myself candidate to repre-
sent the people of Greenbrier county
in the next House of Delegates. If
elected | promise honorable and faith.
fui service 1t will not be within nv
power to make personal canyass of
the county. b. +. HARLOW.
We are authorized to announce JAS.
+. CLARK as candidate for the House
of Delegates, subject to the result of
the Democratic Primary election or
Convention.
We are authorized to announce DIR.
WIN. II. MCCLUNG as candidate for
the House of Delegates from Green
Drler county, subject to the action of
the Democratic Primary election or
Convention.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-05-28
For Sheriff.

respectfully announce myself can.
dldate for the office Of Sheriff of Green
brier county, subject to the decision of
the Democratic primary election, and
solicit the votes of my friends. If am
elected, Mr.. i. f. McClung, of Meadow
Bluff district, and Mr.. Dayid Tuck
willer, of Lewisburg district. will be
my deputies. G.. S. PEYToN.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-05-28

We are authorized to announce &.
SCOTT LAREw as candidate for the
office of Assessor of the first or lower
district Of Greenbrier county, subject
to the result of the Democratic Primary
election, when held.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-05-28

JUSTICE A. b. BECKwITH has been
indicted by the grand jury of Wood
county for hanging the negro James
Sherman up by the hands and per-
hitting a photograph to be taken of
him at "A preliminary hearing of
Sherman recently, at which time the
negro stoutly refused to be photo
graphCd.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-05-28

IT is said that the gown of the
Czarina of Russia recently crowned
at Moscow cost 100000, and that
she wore on the occasion 81 900, 900
worth Of jewels.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-05-28
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

PURSUANT to a decree of the CIR
Il cult Court of Greenbrier county,
made at the April term, 1896, in the
chancery cause of r. b. Holt vs.. AMI
Hager ct ais, by which the undersigned
was appointed a Commissioner in the
room and stead of II. +. Dennis who. by a
former decree had been appointed n
Commissioner to make sale OF the land
in the bill and proceedings mentioned,
L will, as such commissioner, on
Saturday, June 10Th, 1896,
at IL O'Clock a. M, IN front of the Lew
is0urg Hotel, in the town of ewisburg,
offer for sale, atpublic auction, that val.
liable farm of SO acres, situated about
two miles southeast of Lewisburg, ad-
joining the lands of Gillespie and others,
and being the same land on which the
defendant, AMI Hager, now resides. -
1t has on it good buildings and a very
fine orchard of improved fruit.
Terms OF SALE:
Cash in hand sufficient to paw cost of
suit and expenses of sale, and as to the
residue of purchase money a credit of
six months will be given, the purchaser
giving bond with good security, bearing
interest from day of sale.
THOS. II. DEN MS,
Special Commissioner.
Bond with approved security has
been given, as required by the decree
In the above named cause, by the said
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-05-28

Boiling, SPOTS & Co., Complainant,
VS..
NJ. Mclaughlin and others, Defend.
ants.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-05-28

We are authorized to announce j.
MICHAEL CORRELL as a candidate for
reelection to the office of Assessor of
the first or lower district of Greenbrier
county, subject to the result of the
Democratic Primary election or Con
yentiOn
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-05-28

STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA.
~ GREENBREIR COUNTY, S.: At
rules held in the Clerks dice of the
Circuit Court of Greenbrier county, on
the first Monday in the month of
Nav, 1896.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-05-28

MCDOWELL county has instructed
,r Watts for Governor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-23
Princeton's Team We're in Every Way
Yale's Superior.
TIGERS TACTICS N TEE Big GAME
Coming Handicap Road Race Of
the Printers.
CURRENT SPORTING NOTES

The big Four met on the gridiron Sat-
urday. and about $1,000 persons were spec
tators. Prtnceton's Tigers covered them
selves all over with glory by defeating their
old-time antagonists of Old Eli.
Harvard travelled down to Philadelphia to
give battle to the young giants of the Uni
Versfty OF Pennsylvania. and, after a stub
born fight. were overcome. Both games
were described in a postscript edition of
The Star. The results Of the leading games
follow:
At Manhattan Fieid-Princeton. "a: Yale,S
Al franklin Field-Uniyersity of Penn
syivania. 8: Harvard. q.
Az Hanover-Dartmouth, 10; Williams, O..
At Harrisburg-Carlisle Indians, 4S; State
College. o.
At West Point-Cadets, 10: Brown. G.
Al Easton-Lafayette, IS; Wesleyan, O.
At University of VirEihia-University of
virginia. o; Gallaudet College, o.
AT Madison. Wis.-University of Wiscon-
san q: University Of Minnesota, o.
AT Pittsburg-Pittsburg Athletic Club o.
Greensburg. o. "
At Maryland Oval-Universlty of Mary
land. o: Maryland Agricultural College. O.
Squadron, S. i''e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-23
WEYLER SAYS "WAIT."
He Processes Himself Highly Pleased
With His Cnm n0irn

mp01EM.
The first definite announcement from
Captain General Weyler since he has taken
the field in person in the province of Pinar
del Rio. Cuba. was secured by the cor
respondent of Ell Liberal Of Madrid, in an
interview with the captain general at Jaca,
near San Cristobal. Saturday.
Gen. Weyler asserted that he was highly
pleased with the results of his campaign
in Pinar del Rio so far. He announce ed
that he expected to remain to conduct act
i've operations in Pinar del Rio province for
fifteen or twenty days longer. adding:
wait until Christmas. BY that time we
shall have dealt a mortal blow to the reyo-
luton"
When asked about the whereabouts of
Antonio Maceo. Gen. Weyler replied that
he was southwest Of the railway line, and
that he always avoided an engagement
with the Spanish troops. even when he oc-
cupied an advantageous position.
In closing the interview. Gen. Weyler
praised the department Of the troops in his
command. He also expressed delight with
the success of s:pain's internal loan.
A dispatch to the London Standard from
Madrid says the government has intimated
to Gen. Weyler that. for reasons interna-
uonal and political, 1t will not be expected
of him to return to Havana until he has
achieved decisive victory over Maceo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-23
A Club Of Clakkn,ntes

The Senior Club of thelslase of 81. Cen
trail High School, was rreaourgarnized Friday
evening last at a meetinse held at the resi-
dence OF Miss Isabelle Jordan. ISL street.
The club was organized during the years
1924. when its members attended the
central High School and has been success
fully conducted. The business of the club
was transacted. after which the election OF
omcers look place. which resulted in the
following: President. J. Henry AItschu;
vice president. Miss Isabelle Jordan: score.
tary and treasurer, John Brawner. The
prizes IN the games were awarded to Mr.
Frank Butts and Miss Minnie Sipe. and sec
ond prizes to MT. III. Tennison Bonner and
Miss Elizabeth Dawes. Among those pres
ent were the Misses Ethel Prince, Bertha
Morrison, Elizabeth Dawes, Edith Marean.
Pearl Potter, Isabel Jordan, Sallie Mason.
Minnie Sipe. and Messrs. William A. Page
}: Henry Aitschu. Paul Prince. John Draw
ner, II. Tennison Domer, Frank Butts
Ralph Warfield. Joseph Solomon. Phiiin
Tindail and CLliS. Storm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-23

noticed that the majority OF the dashes
were made through Murphy: who was
as If he was child. Soon became ap-
parent that Murphy could not stand the
pace. The attacks of thes PR4ncetun backs
and the severe handling he received from
fierce rush laid hfm owsYnd 'Wrenched his
shoulder. Then It was thak he rad to be as
sisted of the gridiron. While Hurston took
his place. II Murphy was easy Tor Church
pluckily against great odds and there
after the Tigers ripped open the right end
Of the line for big gains ,a
The conflict between therivat guards was
who has developed WONDERFULLY this year.
faced the muscular Chadwick sand q battle
royal resulted. Chadwick at first succeed
ed In breaking through his opponent, but
it was about an even thing Armstrong
played by far the best game of the year.
and had Murray. Yale's weak spot, at his
mercy. The latter could neither break
through nor block, and was invariably a
mark for Princetons push plays.
Another walkover was the contest be-
tween Galley and Chamberlain. The latter
was never in the game with his vis-a-vis,
felt sorry for him. Right here in these
three center positions. therefore. Yale was
weak enough to lose without any other
faults. Brokaw. at Princeton's left end.
through. and was far more effective in pro-
vidtng Interference than CQnnor. The lat
ter. for an Inexperienced player, did well,
but he was clearly at sea when it came to
scientific foot bah.
Back of the Lane.
Back of the line barring Fincke. Yates
weakness was apparent early In the first
half. Fincke's passing was excellent. and
he caught punts. making only single nun
But whenever he tried to run with the ball
he was nailed In his tracks by the Prince
ton ends. Benjamin, the best of Yale's half
backs, fell far below the expectations of his
coachers. who hoped that he would make
some long runs. He did accomplish some
pretty good plays. but he started so slowly
and ran so high that he was easily tackled
Whenever he hit the line he appeared to
stop short, as If 1t were useless to struggle
OH, which was in striking comparison to the
rushing of Hinkey, who. though much
lighter. was harder to down. Hine didn'
most constantly. and had little or no chance
to punt. after the Tigers stopped kicking.
His tackling was good, but he let many op-
portunities go by.
When Benjamin and Hine were hurt. they
were succeeded by Van Every and Mills, re-
spectlveiy. Mills did better work than Hine
In breaking through the line. but he soon
lost his vitality. Van Every was useless
and did nothing, although he was sent in
to the line and around the ends about a
dozen times before the game ended Hinkey
kicked much better than anybody expected
and though he lacked the weight and build
he pluckily took his chances with the line
His tacklfn4 was up to the mark and wha,
little Interfering he had to do was all right
But 1t was remarked on all sides that Il
the country by placing him at full back
Wnere ne was next to useless.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-23
Min. Entries
Whitc,va.hed the e. H. $.

The Bethel Military academy eleven de-
feated the team of the Eastern High School
at Warrenton, Va, Saturday by So to o.
The Easterns played creditable game.
but were unable to stop the rushes OF
the Academy boys. who outweighed them
by an average Of twenty pounds. Taylor,
left half back, and Mathews. quarter did
the best work for the academy, while
Smell full back. and Capt Maupin. left half
back. played the best game for the Eastern
High School.
Center. Linger: right guard Sperry: left
guard. Bell: right tackle. Icarione: left
tackle, Evans; right end, J. Maupin: left
end. Lee; quarter, Morley; full back, Smell;
right half back. s. Maupin (captain), and
left half back. Todd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-23
Texas Not Seriously InJured.

Capt. Glass has reported to the Navy
Department that the Texas had not sui.
fered to any extent by her recent sub.
merging and that the machinery is in good
order. 1t is expected that the Texas will
be ready for service within q week or ten
days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-23

brakeman who was hurt in a railway ac-
cident Saturday morning. stated in The
Star, and who was thought to be fatally
injured, was much better yesterday. At
Providence Hospital. in Washington. where
he now lies. there are hopes for his re-
covery.
Drevlttes.
Capt S. B. Davis will deliver an address
to the Sons Of Confederate Veterans to-
morrow night.
The November term Of the county court
began this morning.
During a fight on King street Saturday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-23

Eight a large pane of glass in the front of
simpsons store was broken.
An interesting entertainment will be Civ
en- at the Opera House tomorrow night for
the benefit Of Del Ray Chapel
The Ancient Order of Hibernians held
meeting yesterday afternoon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-23
| earn to ride
gracefully.
CCE.UMBIA-erer the
Standard of the World.

The correct seat is as important
wheel as it is on horse. Improper posi-
ton is even injurious to your physical
health. You can't learn to ride haphaz-
ard We have provided an immense rid
Ing school. with courteous competent in
structors, who teach i'm the privacy of
indoors the gentle art of correct riding
ard it costs but little-so little-to learn
weli-at 22d and streets.
Tusic Every Evening.
Take Metropolitan Cars.
JH.r1 Bicycle Ca
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-23
PRINTERS ROAD RACE.
1cn-Mfie Handicap Event ON the Con.
duit Road.

The printers in the government printing
Office have arranged for ten-mile bicycle
road race over the Conduit road on Thanks
giving day. to follow the road race of the
Arlington Wheelmen. There are twenty
three entries. all limited to tthe printing
office. The handicapper9for, the occasion,
Mr.. David Moran. has performed his duties
as follows: IN =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-23

That collar wouldn't cut your
neck like saw if you had sent your
laundry to the Yale. Remember
next time. SI4 10th st. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-23

1t Is reported at Buenos Ayres that the
Bolivian congress-, in secret session. has
authorized a loan to increase the arma-
ments Of the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-23
state Department to Investigate.

Mrs. ii. p. kersey, mother of Matt Ker-
sey, who Is supposed to be locked up in a
CUBAN prison. has received letter
from Secretary Olney, In which he states
mat the department has forwarded all the
papers in the case to the consul at Gebarra
with instructions to investigate the matter
thoroughly and take such action as is nee
essary for keTsey's release. Among The
papers transmitted by the State Depart
ment We're the letter written by young
Jersey from Baltimore November Is 1885,
to his father. advising him mat the tug
Mascot, of which he was chief engineer
nae been purchased by the Trinidad Tow
ing Company and was about TO sail Tor the
Island OF Trinidad, and the affidavit Of s.
M douglass, who stated that he saw MIR
Jersey confined in Spanish prison in
Gebarra. Cuba. on the oath day of April
last. kerseys family and friends hope for
good results from the Investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-23
Churches Yesterday.

ihe services in the various churches
were well attended yesterday and the
sermons interesting At the Second
presbyterian Church last night there was
an exceptionally large congregation present
TO hear the farewell sermon of the pastor.
Rev. +. n. Rice. His discourse WAS elo
quent and touching, and was listened to
attentively by those present Mr.. Rice
VIII leave for Atlanta toInorroM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-23
Sporting Notes.

The Carroll Institute and the Washington
Athletic Club bowling teams will meet for
the first time this season at the Carroll In
stltute alleys this evening, being a regular
scheduled game of the Bowling League.
John s. Johnson. the cycler, and Tom
Eek. bis trainer and manager. were sus-
pended at Memphis. Tenn, owing to an old
trouble at Portland. Greg. johnson may at
once train for skating
Jem Mace, once the greatest fighter, ar
rived IN America Saturday night on the
Etruria He will remain in New York for
several days: He is in good condition, and
win not need much training to get himself
ready FOR his boxing expedition with Prof.
Mike Donovan In December
Norman w. Cabot of the, '9s CLASS of Har-
ward was on Saturday hight elec ted CAP
taln OF the crimson foot abalt team of ~.
CABOT Is only twenty years of age, but
Harvard eleven. '"i 5ol " >-o
The game of basket ball which was ia
nave been played Saturday night between
the carroll Institute and iW. VI. l. c. was
postponed pos until tomorrow. night. The game
VIII De called at o'clock ain the Carroll In
fantry will lineup wittsi theh same team
that defeated the CARROLL Institute last
year with the exceptfon'of McQuade. the
crack right back
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-23
Mt. Pleasant Athletic Club,

The Mount Pleasant Athletic Club has
been organized with the following officers:
II. j. Warthen, president; H. c. Snyder,
vice president; A. c. Kellogg. treasurer: W.
B. Crowell. secretary. The board of di-
rectors are r. H. Young, M. Appleby, VIM.
II. Holmead, G. l.. Fisher. G. W.-Cox, H.
Nichols. The club room. which is located
at nos Park street, has bean handsomely
furnished. and the future of the club looks
very bright. Among other enterprises the
club will endeavor to form a basket ball
team for matches with other local clubs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-23
Arrested by Accident.

Yesterday afternoon while Officer Atkin-
son was securing the country looking for
the tramp McDevitt. who had escaped from
the station house, he accidentally ran
across colored man named William Light
foot. who has been wanted by The police for
several months on the charge of Stealing
lot Of fsh from William Studds LIghl-
foot started 10 run, but when he saw The
sunlight on the officers gun ne concluded
10 remain where he was. He was taken
to the station house. He was fined 81 in
the police court this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-23

The biggest surprise. though. was the
easy way In which Church disposed of Can't.
Murphy Of the Blues. Murphy had been
picked to give Princetons star tackle a
close rub. and the Tigers themselves ex-
pected to see Church with his hands full.
But the moment Princeton began to bang
the Yale lias for constant gains, 1t WIS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-23

There was a special meeting of the Dis
trict Basket Ball League Saturday evening
at the Light Infantry armory to take some
action on the course of the Washington
Athletic Club in the game last week with
the Queer Wheelmen. which the umpire
gave to the latter organization and then
left the hall. The accused club was repre-
scented by Messrs. Martin and Akers, and
the other delegates of the league clubs
were represented. The league finally de-
cided to expel the Washington Athletic
Club. and this was done. J. S. Robinson
was elected treasurer. to succeed MIR. Mar
tin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-23
Police Court.

Mayor Thompson this morning disposed
of the following cases: Oliver Brooks
charge, drunk in the street, fined s.; sam
uel Lowery, white, charge, living in adul
terry with Eliza jackson, colored, fined y,
Eliza jackson, colored. charge, inuecen
conduct: hned s.. Charles Armor, charge
drunk at station house; case continued
William Lighttoot, coIored, charge, slear
ing nsh from william otuuus, nned 81
Morris Simmc and George Carter, coiored
drunk and disorderly; Tired 50 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-23
Daughters of America.

Friday night next in Good Templars'
Hall there will be another preliminary
meeting looking to the organization in this
city of branch of the Daughters of Amer
lea, to be known as Mt. Vernon Branch
The council Will be instituted the FRIDAY
following