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Constitutional Amendments Proposed.


Editor Greenbrier Independent:
Responding to your request to sug-
gest amendments to our organic law
deemed desirable, with brief argu-
ment in support thereof, i have the
honor to submit the following:
LIST. No railroad corporation shall
issue any stocks or bonds, except for
money, labor or property actually re-
ceived aud applied to the purposes
for which said corporation was
created; and all stock, dividends
and other fictitious increase Of the
capital stock or Indebtedness of any
such. corporation shall be rOid.
Such provision will prevent fraudu-
lent burdens upon the earnings OF
the railroads in the form OF watered
stock and needless bonds, the fruits
of which always go to favored
classes, and are paid for by the
masses-its patrons. This is com
mendable feature of the constitu-
ton of Nebraska and other Western
States.
End. If any railroad or other cor
pOration shall, either directly or in
directly, contribute money or other
thing to any campaign fund, or to
the election Of any person to Office,
or to the carrying or defeating of any
proposition submitted at any cleo
ton, such corporation shall be fined
hn e..
cretiOn, may impose for such crime
not less than 81 200 nor exceeding
$4,000; and the officer, agent or
other person participating for such
corporation shall be prosecuted for
felony, and, upon conviction, be i'm
prisoned not less than five years i'm
the State penitentiary.
No argument is necessary to prove
the propriety of such an amendment.
Bird. The verdict Of two-thirds or
three-fourths of any jury, agreeing
upon any issue involved in any trial,
shall prevail.
AS it requires the concurrence of
three of the four Judges on our Court
Of Appeals, and two of three arhi.
traitors, to determine case, surely
the same policy should govern the
action of jurors, who are, as a rule,
less capable of deciding cases.
Hence, no one or more ignorant,
stubborn or corrupt jurors should he
allowed to defeat the ends Of justice
and fairness.
4th. All real estate shall he re-
assessed for purposes of Taxation each
succeeding five years, beginning with
the year 1900.
Ten years is too long a period be.
tween such re-assessments, for ohvi-
Gus reasons. G. 7. SMITH.
ROncererte, Apr. 20th, 1897.
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Col. JOHN S. MosBY, who went
to the University of Virginia last
week to witness the students pre-
sentation of the burlesque operetta,
1.-THE Flirt," which was written by
his son, John S. Mosby, Jr., was Sc
riously injured on the afternoon Of
the 23rd in a driving accident, and
is being cared for at the infirmary of
the University of Virginia. He was
driving with lady a mile west of
the University, when the horse SHE'D
at passing train. Colonel Mosby
caught at the reins and fell from the
buggy. he received wound over
the eye; whether from the horses
foot or otherwise, is not known
The wound is both painful and dam
gerous, though immediate serious
results are not expected. The eye
has been taken out and he is now i'm
proving.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-04-29

COMPLICATED AND AMBIGUOUS.
Marshal Field, the great Chicago
merchant prince, wa- in Washing
ton recently. Being asked il he
cared To make statement for publ
cation concerning the tariff bill, he
replied: No, except the one gen.
eral remark that it is the worst tariff
bill | eyer saw, not only as regards
the rates Of duty imposed, but in the
complicated and ambiguous methods
of imposing them. There is scarcely
a line in the bill that will not have
to be interpreted by the Supreme
Court
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Hon. JOSEPH w. BAILEY, of
Texas, leader of the Democrats in
the House Of Representatives., has
accepted an invitation to deliver the
commencement address at Roanoke
College on June 10th. 1t is ex.
pected that Mr.. Bailey and Senator
Wellington, Of Maryland, who will
address the literary societies on June
18th, will be among the speakers at
the alumni dinner on the afternoon
of commencement day, June 10th.
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TAXATION WON'T BRING Pros.
Says eX. Representative
Clunie, Of California: 81 am in IA
vor of allowing the Republicans alb
solute sway and full scope in the
making Of tariff. The freer they
are left to work their will the quicker
will the country repudiate their acts,
for hold that prosperity can never
come from taxation, bat only from
a REIMBURSEMENT of our financial sy>.
tenn that will put silver back to it
old footing Of equality With gold. g"
Yes, let them hav- rope aud hey
Will hang themselves
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JUDGE HOLMAN DEAD.-Hon. w -.
5. Holman, Of Indiana, who had
been in Congress for thirty-two years,
died In Washington on the 22nd
from spinal meningitis brought on
by fall received about month ago.
He was always staunch Democrat
and was known in Congress as the
Watch Dog Of the TreasurY.n
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New AlVerfiseIsa enIs.
FiduCIary Notice.

4 LII parties interested will take no.
IA tice that the following account
is before me for settlement
!. G.. Patterson, executor of J. A.
Watts, deceased.
JANE WITHROW,
Apr. 29-2w. Com'r of Accounts.
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BAILEY AND BRYAN.-Mr. Bailey,
the Democratic leader Of tho House,
has written a letter to the New York
World in which he distinctly denies
that there is any disagreement or
cause of disagreement between him
and Mr.. Bryan, and declares that
there was no Significance, unfavora-
BILE to Mr.. Bryan, in his (Bailey'sl
selection as Democratic leader. He
admits that he has not always agreed
with Mr.. Bryan's views, but speaks
OF him in the highest terms, and
says AS matters now stand, he is uu-
qualifiedly for Bryan in 1900.
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IN JERSEY.-In New Jersey last
year Mckinley carried Trenton by
1900. Recently it went Republican
by l,4OO. Patterson last year gave
Republican majority Of 3 400. 1t
now goes Democratic by 1000
Newark gave the Republicans IL 900
majority in November. They now
get but 1000. Jersey City went
$500 for Mckinley. 1t now goes
2,4O0 for the Democrats. In No.
vember Bayonne gave Mckinley a
majority of PA. 1t now gives a
Democratic majority Of $50. The
wind is veering.
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Notice.

4 NY person having in captivity or
~ can capture any wild animals or
birds, such as deer, wild cat, eagle,
owl, or any animal or bird that would
add to the interest OF n Park, can find
market for them by communicating
with f, A. CRESSW ELI, General
Manager TriCOrty Park Association
JohnStOwn, Pa. Arril 29-2w.
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1T is thought that the Commits.
sion will fix the limit of the legisla-
tive sessions at 60 days and will pro-
vide that after the expiration of 45
days no bills shall be introduced ex.
cept at the request of the Governor
by special message.
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Disbursements.

Disbur sements.
Retained by Morton &
Co. for organizing
the Company, Sl,465. so
Pa General Agent,
who bears all ex-
penSes of Company, l,472.0S
III W. II. Leach loss, 10000
Pd for Safe for Co.. 1890
Pd Freight on Safe &
hauling same from
Railroad 1914
Reunited sundry Per-
sons, 1926
Pd Postage. 4.99
In Agents hands, 1852
Balance, 1898
90 600 % COO a
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FURNITURE, CARPETS

and BEDDING SUPPLIES. These
goods were purchased before the rise in
price, and will he sold at close figures.
Remember, that We have Mattings at
lOc., l2ic., l5c., lSC., 20c. and 25c,, by
the bolt of 40 yards. We will sell YOU
Il fair quality of $50 ends Cotton Warp
Mattings. at l2i to l5c. by the bolt of
40 yards. Remember. also, that after
May LIST Sc. per yard will be put on all
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-04-29

HAROLD SEwALL, the son of the
running mate of Mr.. Bryan on the
Democratic ticket last fall, has been
appointed Minister to Hawaii. This
is due to two reasons. Mr.. Sewall is
a man of ability and will make a
creditable officer for the position,
and ii is considered to certain de.
degree a. an honorable recognition
by the Republican administration
Of his Course during the campaign.
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T IGHT Brahmas, b. Z. Rocks, S. L..
IL Wyandottes, 5. $. Hamburgs,
White Leghorns, Indian Games, Il. H..
Red Gaines and Pit Games. Eggs
from Game Breeds 81 so per setting
All other breeds $l.OO per setting
Circular Free.
April l5-lmo.
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MRS. "SToNEWALL" JACKSON and
the two grandchildren Of the great
Confederate General, Julia and Jack
son Christian, are at Dallas, Texas.
this week 10 attend the unwilling of
the statue of jackson at the base of
the first monument in Texas To the
memory of the Confederate dead.
IT appears now that the Commits.
sion will not recommend the distri.
button Of the irreducible school fund.
but will recommend that it be lin
tied to 81, 000,O 900.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Oh
Farmers Home Fire lasgHsas. Company,
OF WEST VIRGINIA.
S66l,l20 S66l,l20

Amt of Insurance &C
tually in force Apr.
list, 1897, S599,7S5
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$4,000 WORTH Of GOODS
to select from.
ALWAYS ON TO? !

" II EN- YOU clean house this spring
" do not forget that T. 4. STALEI
h CO., East Main street, Clifton Forge
Va. keep the LATEST and BEST in
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accepts.
Entrance fees ca 50
on SloO-on 1861. 100,
Collected on accoun
w. Il. Leach loss.
Dues paid in advanc,
TO Jan y l. 1897,
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-02-27
"VlvA CUBA LIBRE. /"
Jose Gonzales Iaserida Went to
Death Shouting for Freedom.
MS GUARDS CLuBBeD AND eAeseO HIN.
The Peculiar Ways the Spaniards Have
Of Treating Their Prisoners Raising
Hopes of Release Only to Ruth
lessly Dash Them Down.

ffRw York. Feb PA letter to the
Herald from Fortress Cabana, Havana
dated February II, telegraphed from
Tampa. Fla. says:
Jose Gonzales laserida was shot here
y yesterday morning for the crime of re-
bellion. When the guard halted in
front of the capilla to take him to the
place of execution he shouted "Viva
Cuba Libre," and guard tied
a cloth over his mouth to prevent
him from speaking Then they started,
but in the center of the prison
yard the bandage became loosened,
and again he shouted viva Cuba
Libre.' One of the guards struck him
a heavy blow over the head with his
gun barrel, and he fell to the ground
as if shot. Two guards lifted him to
his feet. and, supporting him by each
arm until the bandage was tightened
over his mouth again, they led him for
ward. His face was covered with blood
when he arrived at the place of execu-
ton. where he was shot.
Jose Montalvo and Jose Fernandez
were shot on February 13. They had
belonged to Macco's army and were
captured about nine months ago. while
at their home on furlough. At first it
was supposed they were pacifcos, and
they were sent with other paciticos to
Fort Cahana. where, about two weeks
ago, they We're given their trial. Then
it was discovered that they had once
been in the rebel army.
Montalvo had been imprisoned in the
cell with me for several months, and on
returning from the trial he told me that
although he might be sentenced to
Cueta he had great hopes OF being set
free. as he had been captured in Pinar
del Rio province. and as there had been
a proclamation published ordering that
all prisoners from that and Havana
province who were not prisoners OF
much importance should be liberated.
When he was ordered to prepare to
go out he thought he was going to be
liberated. A little later an officer came
to our cell and said that Montalvo had
been put into the "capilla.'
[ On the kings birthday, January 90. a
proclamation was published ordering
that all prisoners who We're not
men OF Importance and who had
been captured in the provinces of
Pima del Rio and Havana should
be liberated. On that day 26 men were
taken out Of the prison and given to
understand that they were to be freed.
But at night all We're brought back
and put into their cells. and told that
they would be turned out after to-
morrow" Most of them even tied
their clothing up in bundles to be
ready. But they are still in prison and
after tomorrow" seems as far away as
ever.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-02-27
THE RISING RIVERS,
Tho Ohio ut Cincinnati Keeps Steadily Il,
crOachinK.

Tho Ohio ut Cincinnati Keeps Steadily En-
croachinH.
CINCINNATI, Feb, 24.-At 10 a. m. the
river had reached SO feet 915 inches.
Eastern avenue was crossed by the
water at Collins avenue early. At
least a hundred families between
kempcr lane and Columbia and
south of Eassern avenue have been
either entirely driven from their homes
or crowded to the second story. The
Cincinnati gymnasium grounds are
under about six feet Of water. At the
rolling mill Of the Riverside steel
works the water is nearly to the
furnace fires.
All the railroad companies whose
trains enter the Grand Central depot
have arranged temporary headquarters
and the depot is abandoned.
The damage already done is difficult
to estimated. The water has reached
the south pavement at Front and Broad
way and the wharf boats anchored up
to the railroad tracks. Three feet more
will bring it up to the north curb ON
Front street and ell business Ut the
public landing will be stopped. ="
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-02-27
SOUND MONEY LEAGUE.
Meeting In New York to Organize Per
Wa manent Body. g."

Meeting In New York to Organize Per-
VIA manent Body. "
NEW YORK, Feb. 24.-Over one hum
dred men. representing the chief cities
and nearly all the states in the Union,
met in the chamber Of commerce to or
gsnize permanently sound money
league. Henry Heintz, vice-president Of
the chamber, welcomed the delegates
and disclosed the reason Of the lnove-
ment In referring to the activity Of the
silver men and the coming visit of
Bryan to this city. George E. Leigh.
ton, Of Missouri, was chosen permanent
chairman Of the meeting and r. v.
Smalley, Of this city, was elected secrc-
tsry., ~ ss
A resolution was reported providing
for . president and vice-president with
secretaries, treasurers and an executive
committee Of mine, al 70 hold office an
al April !, 1928. II Is provided that tho
league should look 10 voluntary contri.
buttons for support. 5s n
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-02-27
EXCITED SPANIARDS,
The American Consulate at Havana Said
to He In Danger.

The American Consulate at Havana Said
.r to he In Danger.
New YORK, Feb. PA dispatch from
Havana says: Havana is alarmed. The
Spaniards are wildly excited against
Consul-icncral Lee and the Aneri-
cans. The report in circulation
that American warships are COM
ing to Havana by request of
Consul-General Lee, and the indigna-
ton of the volunteers is SO intense over
the report that. fearing demonstra-
ton against the United States, the
Marquis of Ahumada privately called
to his Office yesterday the colonels Of
the battalions of volunteers in the city
and assured them that the report was
absolutely false.
Whether the efforts OF the marquis
of Ahumada, and in general of all the
Spanish authorities here, to prevent q
terrible conflict will prove successful
can not be foretold; but the fact is that
the Spanish volunteers and merchants
openly say that if any American war
ship enters the bay Of Havana they
will attack the American consulate,
and by their own acts and words de-
clare war upon the United States.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-02-27

IA tragedy is reported from small
Sillsge in Hungary that reads like a
grim carnival of crime. Eighteen wives
in the community, it appears, were de-
sirous of ridding themselves of their
husbands and they made social func.
tion cut OF the affair by simultaneously
administering poison. The husbands
must have been wholly unsuspicious or
tomplacent, for 1t appears that all died
promptly and without amy protest or
offer of compromise. 1t is radical
method for women to resort to when
they happen to grow tired Of their hus-
bands, but too spectacular to warrant
general popularity.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-02-27

The Herresdorf torpedo boat No. 6
is entitled to the distinction OF being
the naval water flyer of the world. In
its trial Of speed last week, five runs
ever 12-mile course. the little wonder
made an average Of 2s% knots, which
would have been increased TO 90 but
sor slight arrangement of its ma
chinery. Fast as it is. the two torpedo
boats now building by the Bath iron
works and Union iron works arc guar
antecd to make 30 knots. Evidently the
fast sailers in American waters are not
to be confined to the yachts.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-02-27
CALLED At CANTON.
Ssnstor.Elect Penroso. Of Pennsylvania
Didn't See McKlnley.

Ssnstor.Elsct Penross. Of Psnnsylvania
Didn't See Mckinley.
CANTON, O., Feb. 24.-Senator-elect
Boies Penrose, Of Pennsylvania, arrived
in Canton and called ON Maj. Mckinley
to deliver . message. the purport Of
which was not revealed. Senator PEN
rose said in reference TO the RI.
NOR thst Don Cameron was an
aspirant for the Russian embassy
that he knew Mr.. Cameron exceed
ingly well and that he had never heard
him OF any Of his friehds refer TO the
matter. Senstor Penrose had long
talk with Mr.. Hanns. but the presi-
dent-slect waS unable TO re him. Sem
ator Psnross, who \ accompanied BY
his brother, y q his way east from
Detroit, whore NJ sttsndsd the ban
quet Of the Michigan club. He laft for
Washington n ~ eftsrnoon.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-02-27
FIFTY THOUSAND DAMAGE.
The Loss by the st. Louis Merchsnts' X
rn~ change Fire. s.

The Loss by the st. Louis Merchants' II
~~ change Fire. -..
ST. Louis, Feb. 24.-The damage to
the Merchants Exchange building by
the fire that broke out at 2:3O q. M,
President Lsngenberg says, will not
exceed $50, 900, which will be repaired
as rapidly q man and material can
make connection.
A large amount Of the damage was
caused by water with which the build
ing was flooded, Chief Swingly being
strongly impressed with the idea that
water is cheaper than fire.
The individual losses Of tenants Of
the various Offices in the damaged por-
tion Of the building will, foot up sew
eral thousand dollars The Are was
confined to the upper portion Of the
building, and Il said TO have originated
In the dynamo room. n
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-02-27
FIFTY.FoURrH CONGRESS.
(Bec0nd 6easlon.)
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, Feb. o4.-The senate
met ut II .. M, which is to be the daily
hour Of meeting for the rest Of the ses
sion, or until otherwise ordered.
House bill to amend the postal lawa
by providing limited indemnity $40 fol
loss Of registered mail was passed with
amendment.
An effort was made by Mr.. Nelson
(rep., Minn.) to have time fixed foz
| taking the vote on the bankruptcy bill,
but unanimous consent was necessary
and objection was made by several SEN
ators.
Mr.. Quay rep, Pa.) asked unanimous
consent TO take up the Duluth bridge
bill, but objection was made by Mr..
Villas (dem., Wis }, and q remonstrance
was also made by Mr.. Pettigrew (sil..
s. d., who urged the necessity OF pro-
ceeding with the Indian appropriation
bill. Thereupon the formal motion TO
take up the bridge bill was made by
Mr.. Quay, and was defeated-17 to 20. 4
The Indian appropriation bill was
taken up and Mr.. Quay, under the range
Of debate, renewed his proposition in
relation to the Duluth bridge bill, argu-
ing that the objections Of the Wiscon-
sin legislature were not the pending
measure, as they were made before it
was introduced, but the bill as original
ly proposed.
HOUSE.
The house under the rules, should
have spent Monday in business affect
ing the District Of Columbia, but in
order that the naval appropriation bill
might be discussed, it was agreed that
day for district business should be set
apart after the naval bill had been
passed.
Mr.. Babcock rep, Wis.,, chairman
Of the District committee, endeavored
to secure the fulflllment Of that agree
ment to-day, but by vote of Sc to 42
the house decided to proceed with the
consideration of the conference report
on the bill to provide for the incorpo-
ration Of the purchasers of the property
of the Atlantic 4 Pacific Railroad Co.,
which was presented yesterday by Mr..
Powers (rep. VT The report was
agreed to.
The report of the special committee
upon the investigation Of the manage
ment OF the Leavenworth soldiers home
was presented and ordered printed.
The house then took up business per-
tanning to the District Of Columbia.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-02-27

A novel wedding took place in Mis-
souri, the other day. Before Mr.. and
Mrs. William Irving were pronounced
man and wife the latter was made to
prom ise at the altar that she would not
wear bloomers and ride bicycle. The
former was made to promise not to stay
out late to lodge. The couple explained
the peculiar ceremony by saying they
expected to live long while and wanted
to guard against the tendency Of the
times
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-02-27
INAUGURATION DAY.
Arrangements For the Parade Nearly CON
plete-FuN Dress for the Hall.

Arrangements For the Parade Nearly Com.
plete--Fuu Dress for the Hall.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-Gen. Porter
chief marshal of the inaugural parade
adjt.-Gen. Corbin and Capt. johnson,
chief If aids, have nearly completed the
general orders covering the details oi
the great procession, and in the course
of day or two will have it in print,
ready for distribution. 1t will make a
phamphlet of about sixteen pages, and
will clearly indicate where each organ.
ization IS to form.
1t is announced that while full dress
for both ladies' and gentlemen will be
most appropriate on the occasion Of the
inaugural ball, it will not be obliga-
tory. No hats or bonnets, however,
will be allowed to be worn in the pen
sion building by the ball guests, and
neither will overcoats, wraps, canes or
umbrellas be permitted to be worn or
carried.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-02-27
ALTAR BOY 70 BISHOP.

Conservation Of Rev. Thomas L. LenIhsu
~ Bishop Of Cheyenne. 4@%
DUBUQUE, Ia. Feb. A.--Rev. Thomas
l.. Lenihan, Of Fort Dodge, Ia., wss
consecrated bishop Of Cheyenne, Wyo.,
Ut the cathedral. A great multitude
witnessed the ceremonies.
Bishop Lenihan in his youth served
as an altar boy in the cathedral in
which he was consecrated He was
educated at Bardstown, KY, Cape Gi-
rardeau, Mo-, and at st. Francis college,
Milwaukee, and was the first priest or
dained by Archbishop Hennessy = he
was the first bishop consecrated by the
Dubuque metropolitan.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-02-27

The antipathy felt toward filled
cheese in legislative quarters seems to
be we'll founded, although It may be,
after all, q revulsion caused by excess
OF fastidiousness. A good article Of
filled cheese ID made, 1t 10 said, by using
che very thinnest milk imaginable and
adding 30 pounds Of pork fat to every
100 pounds Of milk, and seasoning to
the taste with sugar Of lead, bisulphate
OF lime. boracic acid, orris root, tAr.
taric acid. glycerine, cupric acil
suIphuric acid. butyric ether, caustE 7.
potash. castor oil slippery elm barl
oil from sunfiower seeds, and adding \
1lttls oolorinR matter. ]
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-02-27
Wolsott Csruiae IHcsse,

LONDON, Feb. A.--Unitsd States ssn-
stor WOlcott, 0f Colorado, and Mn.
Wolcctt have started on their way v
New York. Mr.. McNeil, secretary u
The Bimetallic League of Grest BritnAn,
was st Eustin station 70 re them III,
Ar. Wclcott informed : reporter SS4t
he was well setisasd with the RI y
= bis VISIT " EuropA