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Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-02-11

THE State Grange and the State
Association Of Wool Growers, re-
Gently assembled at Charleston,
strongly endorsed the measure intro.
duced by Major Bennett, of Hunt
ington, providing for a horizontal re-
ducti0n in the present valuation of
the lands of the State. Ii seems
well nigh certain that some measure
of this kind will be passed. Major
Bennett claims that his bill is pre-.
ferable to the substitute proposing
the appointment of ASSESSORS by the
County Courts to re.assess the lands
of the State, inasmuch IA there will
be great saving of expense in the
method proposed by him. He esti.
mates the cost that would be ncccSSa-
rily incurred under the substitute at
fully S25, 900.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-02-11


Lewis Waggoner'S adm / ct ais.
Among other things. it Is adjudgcd.
ordered and dcCreed that this cause he
referred 10 J. &. Mcpherson. one of the
commissioners Of this Court, with in
structions to take, state and report to
the next term of this Court ali account
OF the following matters, viz:
LIST, The amount of property. real and
personal. owned by Lewis WaggOner,
At the time of his death, the location
and probable value Of said real estate.
2nd, The amount of debts owing bv
said Lewis Waggoner, deceased. with
their dignities and priOritics.
Bird, A settlement of the administra-
ton account ID. \. DIVER, adm r of
Lewis Waggoner, deceased. showing
what fund has come or should have
come into his hands. and how the same
has been applied.
4. Any and all other matters deemed
pertinent by said Commissioner. or re-
quired 10y any of the parties interested.
But before taking said account said
Commissioner is directed tupuhlSh no
tlcc of the time and place of SO doing
III the GREENBRIER INDEPENDENT.
or some other newspaper published in
the county of Grccnhricr, for four con-
secutive weeks. The clerk of this
Court is directed to convene the credi-
tors of Lewis WaggOner, deceased. he
fore said Commissioner 10y publication
IN said paper, and 10y posting notice in
the manner and for the period of time
provided Dv law.
Ahst act testc:
JONATHAN MAYS, Clerk.
bAll persons interested in the execution
OF the above decree, as stated above are
hereby notified that have fixed upon
Saturday, the Goth day of February,
1897, as the time and my office, in the
town of Lewisburg, us the place of so
doing.
JAMES &. MCPHERSON,
Jan. 2S-4w. Commissioner.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-02-11

TIE Richmond (Na.) Locomotive
Works have closed a contract with
the Charleston and Western Carolina
Railroad for ten locomotives.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-02-11

The Rodes Morton Company.
Notice is hereby given to all persons
interested in the above named cause,
now pending IN the Circuit Court of
GrecnOrier county, West Virginia, that
have fixed upon Friday, the 5th day
of February, 1897, as the time, and nv
Office in Lewisburg as the place, to re.
port rs required by decree of said
Court, rendered on the eth day of No
vemher, 1896.
At which time and place YOU can at.
tend if YOU elect so to do.
GUY B. MAYS,
Feb. ll-4w. Commissioner.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-02-11

AN effort is being made to secure
VIM. j. Bryan AS the orator on the
occasion of unwilling the monument
to Francis Scott Key, author of
" Star Spangled Banner" in Septem-
Der next at Frederick City, Md.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-02-11

ESTERDAE the Senate and House.
IN Joint meeting in the hall of the
House, counted the electoral vote for
President aud Vice President as cast
by the electoral colleges. The result
is already known, and the action of
the JOINT assembly was simply a for
NAL PRONUNCIATION thereof. Vice
President Stevenson presided.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-02-11

HAVING bought the interest Of w. l..
MOORE L will continue the business i'm
my own name. | thank my friends and
the old concern and solicit share of your
patronage for the new. l have already
bought for Spring trade the largest line of
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-02-11

a MAJORITY of the Senate is evil
IDENTIFY in favor of the pending Mica
ragua canal bill, but Senators Turpie,
Villas, Gallery, Daniel and others are
making a stout opposition. Senator
Morgan has spent years and much
hard labor in trying to get the gov
eminent committed to this great en-
terprisc, and there is unquestionably
very strong sentiment in its favor
in all parts of the country. Engi-
neers report the scheme entirely
practicable, though they differ in es-
tlmating the cost Of the work. No
one can doubt the benefit to the
world at largo Of a ship canal con.
Meeting the two oceans, and it is very
desirable that the United States
should have the controlling interest
in it when completed. 1t is not
doubted that the tolls will pay hand.
some dividends on the money in.
vested.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-02-11

SENATOR WOLCOTT, who is now
in Europe i'm the interest of bimet-
alism, seems to he meeting with poor
success. He was distinctly told in
England that that government would
not take the initiative in calling an
other conference. In France, NJ :.
Incline, whilst favoring bimetalism,
told Mr.. Wolcott that France would
take no steps toward conference
without the concurrence of England
and Germany. The Senator will
visit Germany, and then come home
satisfied, we predict, that our gov
eminent must take the initiative,
with all the chances against the ac-
complishment of any good result
oven should another conference be
held.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-02-11

THE Pennsylvania Lead Company
went into the hands Of a receiver on
the Ind inst. The liabilities are
81 400, 900.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-02-11

EXPORTS OF GRAIN FROM NEW
. RLEAN S.-The Times. Democrat
says: The shipments of corn from
New Orleans for the month Of Jan.
uary Il, 5SO,SO bushels-we-e double
those of December, and very much
larger l,073,763 bushels more) than
the corresponding month OF 1896,
although last January showed a very
large grain business. No less than
fifty-eight vessels left here during
the month with cargoes of grain, of
which eighteen carried more than
100000 bushels each. The fact that
these vessels went to no less than
eighteen different ports in eight coun.
tries gives some idea of how broad
and general the ocean business of
New Orleans has become. We now
do business with nearly every couu-
try on the globe, whereas not many
years ago our commerce was confined
TO "A few ports"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-02-11

SINCE Mr.. Gage has accepted the
Treasury portfolio in McKinley's
Cabinet, the newspapers are saying
that he voted for Cleveland in 1884,
wrote a letter to Gov. Altgeld re-
commenting the pardon of the an
archists, and takes but little stock in
high tariff protection. There seems
to be no question of the truth of the
first TWO charges, and, as Mr.. Gage
comes from the Great West, it is
more than probable that his views
on the tariff are in accord with the
prevailing sentiment in that part of
the country on this question.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-02-11

All persons infested in the execution
OF the above decree, as stated above are
hereby notified that | have fixed upon
Saturday, the Goth day Of February,
1897, rs the time. and my Office, i'm the
town of Lewisburg us the place of SO
doing
JAMES &. MCPHERSON.
Jan. 2S-4w. Commissioner.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-02-11
Notice to Lien Holders.

To all persons holding liens 10y judg-
ment or otherwise OH the real es-
tate, or any part thereof, of Il. III
Smith and NJ. +. Buchanan:
pursuance of decree of the Cir
L cult Court Of Grecnbrier county,
made in cause therein pending, TO sub
lect the real estate of the said II. III
smith and NJ. f. Buchanan to the
satisfaction Of the liens thereon, you
are hereby required tOprescnt all claims
held by you, and each of you, against
the said Il. ii. Smith and NJ. +. Buch-
anan, which are liens on their real es-
tate, or any part of it, for adjudication
TO me, at my office, ut the Court house,
IN the town, LewIShurg, W. Va, on or
before the 22nd day of February, 1897.
Given under my hand this Dist day
OF January, 1897.
GUY Il. MAYS,
Jan. 2S-4w. Commissioner.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-02-11

lT is said now that Mr.. Cleveland,
after laying down the cares of office,
will retire to his home at Princeton,
n. j., and spend the remainder of
his days in the study of theology.-
1t is said to be an inherited trait of
the CLEVELAND family to dwell upon
things sacred.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-02-11

TIE arbitration treaty, recently
negotiated between this country and
England, is now under consideration
in the secret sessions of the Senate.
Senator Hill attempted to have the
treaty discussed in open session but
failed-his motion receiving only
nine votes. There is strong opposi-
ton TO the treaty, led by Senators
Morgan and Vest, but the indications
are that it will be ratified after some
amendment.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-02-11
Notice to Creditors.

To the Creditors of Le,ois Waq0oner,
deceased:
pursuance of decree of the Cir.
L cult Court of the county of Grean.
brier, made in cause therein pendInu
to subject the real estate OF the SAID
Lewis Waggoner to the payment of his
debts, You are required to present yonr
claims against the estate of the said
Lewis WagGoner, for adjudication to
Jas Z. Mcpherson, Commissioner at
ms Office in the said county. ON mr. ho'
lore The 2Oth day of February, 1897.
witness Jonathan Mays, Clerk NJ
said Court, this l4Lh day of Fehrnarv
1897. '' ""'y'
Jan. l4-6w. Io,.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-02-11
CHAS. q. LAREw
commissioner OF Accounts for Green.
brier County,
IEWISBIR9 w ",

NJ Ties accounts Of administra.
49, - TORS guardians and other iiducia.
res ana of public officers. Does an ac.
counting business for merchants, cor.
5 5oaa'lohs and individuals. Writes
'eeu' contracts, &c. Terms reasonable,
Jan, l4-tf.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-02-11
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DAN STUART, of Texas, promoter
OF the observation-disclosures mill,
is now in Nevada making all neces.
Sary arrangements for the great
contest for the Worlds champion
ship. The battle, he says, will take
place either at Reno or Carson Civ.
and Dan will erect an amphitheater
for the occasion which will accom-
modate $4,000 people. The Nevada
Legislature has recently enacted a
law legaliZing such contests. The
sports are exhibiting great interest
in this tight-the bets favoring
Corbett, though many think the
wiry Australian will win.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-02-11

RIoTOUs ENPENDITURE.-Ina re-
cent letter to the New York H'orli
Congressman Dockery, of Missouri,
says:
The time is near at hand when
tho people will have to mako the
Wholesale appropriations of public
money IA direct issue. They will
have to do this for their own protec-
ton. When this time comes indi-
VIduals may not be able to escape
AT this session." he says, "about
10000 will be appropriated
This, added to the appropriations of
the last session, will bring the total
amount Of direct appropriations by
this Congress to the enormous ag-
gregate of at least $1,000, OOO, OOO.-
ms Is bad enough in itselef, but the
people cannot realize the whole evil
OF this riotOus expenditure until
they begin to realize that there
seems to be no way Of checking it.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-02-11
o nm issiOner's Notice.
Samuel j. B. Walkup
VS..

W. &. Walkup ct al.
Notice is hereby given all persons IN.
tereSted In the above named cause. now
pending in the Circuit Court of Green.
Drier county, that | have fixed upon
Friday, the 10Th day of February, 1897.
as the time, and my Office in LewisburG
rs the place, to report as required bv a
decree of said Court, rendered on the
4th day of November, 1896.
At which time and place you can at
tend, If You elect to do so.
GUY B. MAYS,
Jan. 2S-4w, Commissioners
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-02-11
DRESS GOODS,

SHOES, LACES HAMBURG, WASH
GOODS, DOMESTICS &c, that we have
eyer shown, and ask you to
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-02-11

TREATY SIGNED.-As the repre-
sentatives of their respective gov
ernments, Sir Julian Pauncefote, the
British Ambassador, and Senior Jose
Andrade, the Venezuelan Minister
at Washington, have signed treaty
providing for the settlement by ar
bitratiOn Of the long standing dis
pute over the boundary between
Venezuela and British Guiana, which
has not only ruptured the rela.
lions between the principals and kept
them apart automatically for years,
but threatened to involve the two
great English-spraking nations in
hostiiities. 1t is understood that the
four arbitrators will bc Chief Justice
Fuller aud Justice Brewer, of the
United States Supreme Court, and
Lord Hcrschell and Sir Richard
Penn Collins, both Kniyhted JUS
tees of England's Supreme Court of
Judicature. The fifth arb TRAITOR, if
needed, is To be named by King Os-
car, of Sweden.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-02-11
s.e.--

ONE Of the objects our Legislature
seems TO have in view is to eXpend
as mnch money as possible on clerks
and other attaches for which the
body has no sort of use. Already,
too, they have begun to move for an
increase in the pay Of these clerks.
n systematic effort seems to have
been made to make places for hungry
Republicans out of a job.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-02-11
80 ~

TIE Arkansas House of Delegates,
by n unanimous vote, has passed
Parkcr's antitrust bill. 1t prohib-
its the formation of any trust or
combine in the State, and prescribes
a fine of not less than $500 nor more
than $4,000, and sentence Of one
to ten years for violation Of the pro-
visions of the act. A like bill has
passed in the Senate and is still
pending in the House.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-02-11

EN-GOV. Lone, of Massachusetts,
seems to be stated for Secretary of
the Navy in the Mckinley cabinet.
Gov. Long was born i'm Buckfield,
Me-, in 1880. He graduated at Har-
ward in 1857, was admitted to the
bar and first practiced law in 1861,
but soon came to Boston, and was
elected to the Legislature and be-
Dame Speaker of the House of Rep.
resentatives in lS75-6-7 and s; was
ieut..GovernOr in 1879, Governor
in lSSO-S2; was member of the
Forty-eighth, Forty.ninth and Eff
tieth Congresses. Is now engaged
in the active practice of law in part
nerShip with Alfred lIemmenway.
He translated and published the
" Eneid," literary undertaking
that gives Gov. Long quite as much
prestige in cultured Boston as his
distinguished political services.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-02-11
New Advertisements.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

w. :. Rodes. Administrator of II. G.
Rodes, deceased.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-02-11

ADVOCATES Of the proposed new
county (Augusta) in and out of the
Legislature are making a vigorous
effort to secure the passage Of the
bill providing for its establishment.
We hope it will fail. Apart from
the selfish interests behind il, it is
nothing but bold scheme to increase
Republican representation in the
Legislature.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-02-11

TIE Dispensary bill, modelled af-
the South Carolina law, prepared by
Hon. j. w. Arbuckle and offered by
Mr.. Harlow, has been reported mot
to pass" by the House Judiciary
Committee. 1t involved quite a
large appropriation to put it in op-
Grafton, and was evidently too large
a subject for the Legislature to tackle
until the system had been fully dis.
cussed and considered by the people.
We believe there is great deal of
merit in the South Carolina law, and
many regard it as the best solution
OF the liquor question yet suggested.
Gov. Evans declares that it is work
ing admirably in South Carolina and
steadily growing in favor with the
people. 1t would be well to agitate
the subject In all the States. Oppo-
sition comes mainly from saloon
keepers, whose business il destroys.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-02-11

THERE is no probability that the
fee system will be abolished by the
Legislature now in session at Charles
ton. The bills introduced to accom-
plish this result may be considered
dead already. Dawson, who will be
Secretary Of State, and La Toilette,
who will be Auditor, are on the
ground and will not consent to he de-
prived Of perquisites that Democrats
have been enjoying for years. So
despite the absurdity Of allowing the
encumhent Of petty Office like that
of the Secretary of State to receive
a compensation Of $4,000 or So, 900
year, and the Auditor 5000 or
$4,000, whilst the Governor receives
but 50, 200 and Judge of the Court
of Appeals but 50, POO, these fees will
still be collected and pockctcd. Two
years ago the Republicans raised a
great clamOr about these fees and de-
nounced the Democrats for allowing
them to be collected. They now
have chance to show the sincerity
Of the indignation then expressed,
but the boot being now on the other
foot we may safely predict that moth
ing will be done.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-02-11
Com m issIOner's Notice.

w EST VIRGINIA At Circuit
w Court held for Greenbrier county.
at the Courthouse thereof, on the 9th
day of November, 1896.
Abram Mays Administrator
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-02-11
Conn issiOner's Notice.

w EST VIRGINIA: Alta Circuit
W Court held for Grecnhricr county.
ut the Courthouse thereof, on the 18TH
day of November, 1896.
Samuel Svdenstrickcr
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-02-11

TO make places for two more of
the faithful Qor there can be no
other use for the MEASURE the Leg
Isiature is trying to increase the num-
Der of mine inspectors from three to
five. Gov. MacCorkle says that each
OF the three inspectors in the State
to-day has IA sinecure, and there il alb
s0Iutely no demand or occasion TO in.
crease the number.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-02-11
INSPECT THESE GOODS

when they come in In the new store house
we will be better prepare to show Goods and
wait on our customers. Again thanking
you for past favors, am yours, to please,
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-02-11

IN the L. s. Senate on the 9Th in
slant, Gen. Richard X. Kenney,
Democrat, was seated as the new
Senator from Delaware, on the prinaa
Jdc!e case made by his credentials
from the Governor. Senator Hoar
and Chandler stated that Mr.. Ken
ncy's title would he attacked here
after on the ground that his creden-
tials, while Drinld .fdcie correct, came
from Legislature fraudulently
elected. There is little probability
That Gen. kenney willie ever be ousted.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-02-11

THE SERVICE COMMISSIONS From
a letter of the Both ult., written from
Charleston to the Martinsburg States
man, we take the following extract
1.-THE majority seem necessarily
looking about for an opportunity to
gain some partisan advantage. They
have conceived the idea of throwing
sop to the old Union soldiers by
what is known as the Service Com
mission. II is claimed by some that
there is due and owing the troops,
known as the Home Guards, about
SIC, 1000, and this bill provides for the
appointment of three commissioners
at salary of So per day and clerk
at $500 per year. The duty OF these
commissioners is 10 investigate and
ascertain what is due these soldiers.
1t is conserVativcly estimated that
this scheme will cost the State $780,
600 in order to disburSe $40, 600
This bill has passed the House, but
will probably meet defeat in the
Senate. The discussion Of this meas
ure developed some pretty bitter
feeling, even among the Republicans
themselves
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-16
..Ehe Pay Train

Manager James II. Browne vi begin
his 8pDual epgag, ment at the Opera
House on next Monday evening Offering
entire new play TO his patrons Of this
city, besides much stronger company
than he has ever carried before. The
Psy Train. a very realistic IA well as
sen ajional m,lo-drama will be presented
Monday 2, eaiug with all the necessary
scenic md mechanical effects. of which
thece IL almost a carload.
TIL staging Of the piece will be doubt
iess the most elaborate of anything ever
seen in this city, comprising as it does
the following realistic scenes: The great
nay train scene, the interior OF mines,
the thrilling incline wreck, the frontier
railway station and the realistic boiler
explosion, one OF the most startling ever
seen upon the stage. Specialties are in-
troduced incidental to the play by Homer
MGlianey, Harry Sutherland, the W.
yards, Alice Marble and otbe's. Seats
are now selling at f. Ryan's.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-16
The Normal school.

Superintendent f, W. Cooley, OF the
Gala met public schools, who has always
taken lively interest in the bill now be-
fore the state Legislature for the estab-
4 shment OF a normal school in the Upper
Peninsula, recently received a letter
fcom Representative Chamberlain who
in tr oduced the me asure, stating thai he
f4t reasonably certain that the bill
would become law.
Superintendent Cooley wrote Mr..
Chamberlain and gave him several points
which appear 10 be good arguments for
the establishment OF the school One of
the b'st arguments advanced is that
Michigan with population farexc' ediug
our sister state, Wisconsin, is not able to
eappiy the demand for school teachers
trom graduates OF our own normal
school, while Wisconsin, W here there are
seven normal schools at different points
OF the state, easily supplies this demand,
and sends teachers to other states.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-16
The bicycle show.

The booths for the great bicycle show
have now all been assigned, aud follow
inR, is the order they come in. The booths
are numbered from / To IL, beginniog
on the left hand side near the double door:
No. 1, Burgan Hardware Co.; No. 2,
T.. RYAN; No. 3, f. b. Lyon; No. 4, W. e..
Kinsmap; No. 8. Oscar W,llmes; No. 6.
s;ivert Olson; Nos. and s. Joseph Her
mann; Nos. o and 10, J. Vivian, Jr., Il
Co; No. IL, G. Martini; No. IL, Carlton
Hard ware Co., No. 13, +. A. Wi Ter; No.
n, Tamarack Coo Operative Association;
No. 10, o. sheridan; No, 16, A. NJ. York
n Son; No. II. Holman < Williams.
The Ladies' Auxiliary will serve ice
cream and cake in the dining room.
Watch for the grand illuminated bicycle
parade headed by the Fifth Regiment
band. on Saturday ey ening, February 81