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Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-12-23

APPRoPRIATE.-A Clergyman ia.
nous tor his begging abilities was
once catechising Sunday school.
When comparing himself-the pas
tor of church-to a shepherd and
his congregation to the sheep, he put
the following question to the chill
dren:
What does the shepherd do for
the sheep?"
To the amusement ofthose present
a small boy in the front row piped
out:
Shears them -
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-12-23

TAKE care how you listen to the
voice of the fiatterer, who, in return
for his little stock, expects to derive
from you considerable advantage.
If one day you did not connolly with
his wishes, he imputes to you two
hundred defects instead of perfec-
ton.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-12-23

No matter what his rank or
position may be, the lover of books
is the richest and happiest of the
children of men.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-12-23

LAUGHING cheerfulness throws
sunlight on all the paths of life.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-12-23

THERE is remedy for every
wrong and a satisfaction for every
soul.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-12-23

"GOD bless you," is the old fash
Toned summing-up of sincere affec-
ton, without the least smirk of
studied civility.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-12-23

If man Is worth knowing at all
he is worth knowing we'll.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-12-23

THEY that Will not be counseled
cannot be helped.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-12-23

FINE sense and exalted sense are
not half so useful as common sense
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-12-23

THERE is no education like adver-
sity.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-12-23

THE greatest remedy for anger is
delay.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-12-23
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Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-12-23

THERE is great ability in knowing
how to conceal ones ability.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-24

practice. [ receive no compensation ior
The Guys WORK beyond SiyJ mont" ""'
q horse furnished me.
MIR. CAskIE > EVIDENCE
Dr. Oppephimer was tnen excused, and
Mr. James Caskie was given me moor 20
explain resolution introduced IN 'he
Council by him some time ago. anu re-
feIred To the ketreachment committee
providing for the appointment OF SUI
perlntendent OF street cleaning Win sole
power TO discharge and hire men.
Mr.. Caskie said that he did not thlnk
DR.. Oppenhimer, being physician ia
full practice, had time 20 oversee eighty
two men, and he thought that the EN-
cheney Of the department would be greatly
improved by the appointment CT a super
inlendent OF street cleaning.
Mr. Caskie. continuing said he was not
in favor OF tho sanitary Inspectors from
the police force. as they were not under
the control OF the Health Department,
although connected with H.
Il am satisfied" said Mr.. Caskie that
the efficiency Of the department would be
greatly improved by tho appointment OF
man who has time 10 give his entire
attention 10 the work"
DR. j. c. Trevilian. physician TO The
AlmsliouSe then gave an accOlnt OF his
duties M that institution.
DR. Rem Harrison and Dr Garcin. MEM
hers OF the Board OF Health also tesfi-
fed rs 70 their duties. as did Frs. Crane.
Parker and Batldns the former stating
that since the appointment Of physicians
20 tho poor IN 1890 there had hoen steady
decrease IN tho death rate. with an ircreas-
ing population. Or Cranes statement
showed that the position Of physician %
ha nF1t ~
one IIe suggested that system OF reg
ulations would greatly facilitate his work.
Tro favored the phvsicias 10 the poor being
under the charge Of tho C0mmitte on
Relief Of the Poor. which could furnish
them with Information regarding whether
applicants were worthy Of aid or not.
\ statement was also read from or
Straton. who was absent on account Of
the death Of his brother.
Inspector OF Plumbing Arsell was then
questioned lie stated that every building
erected had 10 be Inspected as well as old
buildings when altered
In the course OF Mr.. Arselrs testimony
IT was developed that the plumbing ordin-
ance gave him no power 70 force parties
owning houses 20 repair their fixtures.
even though their condition m ght be such
as 20 breed disease. He seemed 70 think
an amendment IN this respect quite neces-
sary. He thought however that the or
dinance IN the main was good and com
pared very favorahlv with OF hers.
Mr. ArseU admitted under QUESTIONING
bv Mr. Noble that al buildings should
10 regularly inspected IN the interests OF
tho city's sanitary welfare
This concluded tho examination- of wiz
nos@es for the evening and after some
further discussion tho committee. az n
O'Clock adjourned 20 moet tomorrow
night at 6 O'Clock
TSe C0mmitte on RELIEF ~ Tho Poor viii
moot NJ the Almshouse tonight AZ
o'clock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-24

Charge. Against vandervoorr Found to B,

MEMPHIS. TENN. Feb. 23-Tho mem.
Ders OF the Reform Press Association met
today shortly after ~ o'clock. }. ,.
toNcy. oI MasslIon. Ohio. reached hera
to-day, and is taking an active part IN
the proceedings.
This morning session was hardly start
ed when Secretary Parker. OF Louisville.
threw bOmbshell into the delegates.
H0 stated that serious charges had been
made by the Nebraska state Association
against oX-presldcnt Paul NandcrvOOrt.
lie was charged with being a Republican
spy IN the POpulist ranks.
Mr. NaudoTyOOrt in AN imp1ssiOned
speech. demanded that committee be
appointed 10 investigate the charges.
The afternoon session opened with tho
report or the committee on charges
against Vandervoort. It declared that
not a single charge made had been sus-
tanned.
KANSAS CITY. MO. Feb. 2s.-Ths
Fusion Populist editors this morning APP
po ufed O. committee 10 Communicates
with tho Memphis meeting. ascertain what
was done. and make "a report This
committee sent message 10 Memphis
stating that tho editors here were anx-
ious FOR harmony endorsed the 81 Louis
platform hut believed in attaining their
inds Dry fusion. r. necessary wherever
1 HHgIhiT
Steps were taken 10 organize new
Reform Press Association. and n COM
mii'ee on legislation and bylaws was
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-24

fnr,I. r..-f,.,f .. 3D.. a,..,..l.l I.raIf-nfnen Do
1fb.r rne,,lers III fre A-lr.I.ia de.eca-
tion to,l, i. .,,nU.r ,..... of l.4. situation.
ouslifvin,g their statement however. as
oid AR. t.llett. bv sayiue they were based
upon ncwspaner reports enufeIy.
Representative Tucker. as member
OF the Forcien Affairs Committee and also
as O. close friend oil bOtn General Ice and
the President refused 10 discuss the mate
ter liz is understood. however. tlat Inc
believe the stories that have bcau pu0-
Hshed. since the death of Dr Ruiz ina "a
Cuban prison. made lt necessary l0r Gene
eral Lee 10 take a. decided stand m op-
position 90 the policy bong pursued by
the Spanish authorities e-rdins Amer
ican suspects.
A CRISIS.
There is no ques Jon ln amy quarter
that Tine resignation OF General Lee viii
precipitate a. crisis in the Cuban situation.
Men in both Houses of Congress who
have used their cu0rts to prevent action.
which might lead to trouble with Spain.
declare, that While tney Wu d0 nothing
merely to help the Cubans. they VIII Ia
YOr the most cNlfcmo measures. ID ue-
cessary 10 ensure the safety OF AN Amer
leans in Cuba. and 10 force Spain TO make
reparation for outrage already commit
ted
"a is believed everywhere that the
situation as 10 exists to-day is more se-
rious than 10 has ever been before and the
confirmation of tho reports that General
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-24

Hanna's desire 90 cOncildte the Foraker
IdctlOn IN the state.
..on DnO 4tei eDey have q right TO de-
Mand are nOL apt 10 De pleased WIKI
aIalultIes. ana ict Mi. Eanlld aDt, now
ever generously there Nlll stlI De dissatIs-
faction among TIE men ne nopes 40 maze
ms alut-. bul VINO have been heretofore
I4s most Imu4ac1oiv cAtul4cs. AT the
same l4me, every OAlle sven members
oil tue FOIahel- -,usliAcI l4ct4On wI4l uls-
please the followers VI Aaild, and make
many OF Ills present al4L.ISis luhcE dIAl
suypJrters lu Tie elections u. lcys
Tor this reason IL Is anticipated that
Mr. H4nuas triumphant entry into Tie
senate Will not produce absolute har-
mony in the Republican ranAs Of MS
State.
Friends of Governor Bushnell in Wash
ingtOn DO not believe he viii be satisfied
with a reuOmildllOn Tor the Governor
ship. lie wishes 10 enter the senate.
ana has regarded the povernorship as
a. steppIug-stuue 10 the accomplishment
OF his ambitions. Bushnell is a wealthy
man, as Hanna Is, but is more cultured
and more familiar with public affairs.
lie Is man proud or his SUCCESS Ia life.
with wife VINO aids him in the stimuld-
tlOn Of both hi5 pride and his ambition.
and can naturally see no reason why
he should De- forced % step aside DO order
10 make way for bis more successful
rival Bushnell is with Foraker of
against that gentleman when his term
IN the Senate expires. so that his only
chance Of securing tho senatOrship Is
IN defeating Hanna az some future time
There are DEMOCRATS and Republicans
I'm both houses OF Congress familiar with
tho Ohio situafi0ni who believe that both
Foraker and Bushnell would not be ex-
tremcly sorry BE- the next Legislature Of
Ohio shOuld Doe Democratic They are
certainly not likely 60 exert Themselves
in order o. strengthen and extend the
roriod Of H0nna's power Thov have
lccn forced hy The detection of George
j.. Cox. the. corrlp. aud unscrunoulous
Republican boss of Cincinnati. into an
parent acquisition On Mr Hanna's plans.
lut they do not Ike their poeltions anv
letter. because they have been coorced
into them
DO is upon tho bitterness sure 10 he
cneendorod hy The distribution of pafron-
acr ln Ohio that the Democrats hoso thoir
hone ~ carrying the next Legislature.
kcnrceenfffirs Kerr ono of the
most aetutc Of Democratic noiiiioiara
faid to-day that IN his opinion the eitna-
tIon bad heon rendered moro favorable
Ior The Democrats by Hanna's annoint-
mont than 70 would have been ~ some
other man had been selected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-24
THE OHIO SRNATORSHIP
Hanna's Appointment viii Create Ill
Feeling That He Cannot Overcome

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Feb 23.-spe-
cial.-While the general opinion among
Democrats IS that the appointment Of
Mark A. Hanna as Mr.. sherman's sue
cessor in the Senate will prevent q split
in the Republican party Of Ohio. and
make probable the election OF kepuUl-
can Legislature, which will elect sena-
tor for a fuli term Of six years. there are
others who take more hopeful view OF
the situation.
Although Governor Bushnell has been
Induced. for the sake OF party harmony,
TO select Mr.. Hanna for the senatorship.
il cannot be assumed that either he or
Senator-elec Foraker are particularly
we'll pleased with the enforced appoint
ment. and IL Is very probable that there
dislike for Hanna Will Increase rather
than diminish during the next eighteen
months.
Hanna has made hlmsalf the Republi-
can party Of Ohio. and In the distribution
OF patronage In the State will be able
10 ignore both Bushnell and Foraker.
He Will probably not be so impoitic as
20 do this. but IL will be generally under
stood and felt that whatever portion os
the spoils are accorded 90 Mr. Foraker
and his friends. WAL be due enf3rsly ia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-24
THE TRINSV IIL R.ffD.
Rhodes Attempts to Justify 1t by Compar-
ing That Country to cr rete.


LONDON, Feb. E-Ihe examination Of
Cecii Rhodes 10y the par.iaD entdry COM
muttee appointed to inquire mao the Trans
yaa raid was resumed IN Westminster
Hail to-day. The Prince OF Wales was
again present during the proceedings.
aud Dr. jameson, the leader OF the Trans
yaal raiders made his appearance at the
inquiry for the nrst time.
The examination OF Mr.. Rhodes occupied
the entire sitting OF the committee. The
hall was not SO well hled Wgh specta-
tors as at the for1sur sittings interest
in the inquiry being apparently on the
Wanc.
Several times during the examination
Mr.. Rhodes attempted 10 Justify the raid
boy calling attention TO the fact that Eng
land Is now IN mn sympathy with the
Cretans I'm seeking 20 obtain their civil
rights whereas &c was the Britons who
sought their civil rights I'm Ghe Trans
vaai. He also reiterated the declaration
DE made on tho first day Of his examlna-
ton that the people Of Johannesburg
would never cease their agitation until
they had secured their popular rights.
Mr. Rhodes further declared that Pres
ident Kruger prior 10 the revolutionary
measures OF tho Johanneshurgcrs. had
promised 10 grant their demands but
had failed 20 keep his promises.
in reply 20 a question by Edward
Blake Mr. Rhodes said hA had been tCld
that he had let johannesburg I'm for tho
Transvaal trouble but after examining
the letters and telegrarns he arrived at
the conclusion that II was rather johann
ncsburg that LET him IN.
Referring TO tho conversation between
himself md Bobby Whife' Colonel
Rhodes said:
I'VE were discussing the Egyptian oues-
ti0n. said II Great Britain decided 10
remain should stop any foreign Power
from coming between Khartoum and
Uganda" White replied.
I'VE had no Instructions"
answered. "Of course not. hut n Is
not the govErnments policy thar you
should lie on your backs and eat three
meals n day. You ought 10 ascend the
Nile and make It impossible for the
French % cross"
II did not know White would apply my
remark 90 something else He shows
how careful you ought 10 be IN what you
say"
MI Rhodes IN answer to further ques-
tloas said that his determination 10 pro
ceed 20 extreme measures was reached I'm
conjunction with tho leaders OF Johannes
burg Owing 10 tho hopelessnees 81 oh
talnng redress for the existing srievances
10 was intended 10 change the govern
ment.
Answering question regarding the
Matahele war the witness said
1T IS fortunate for You that you
haven't had TO pay for IT,"
The committee then adjourned until
Friday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-24

, abroad. It is q custom which has de-
Ftlcped THO force OF au uuWTittcu law
Tor all diplomatic officers 10 place thcfr
designations IN the hands OF the Secre-
taiy OF State OF the outgoing admins
latloh when the change OF rulers, as
IN this case, involves change OF pO-
htical parties.
Mr.. Bayards resignation as Ambas-
sauOr 10 England, IL is understood was
received some time since. as was also
Mr. EuSus as ambassador to France.
and MY. Uhls as ambassador 10 Ger
many. The consuls- general at London.
Paris, and LiVerpooi-thcse being re-
gar0ed as positions more important than
many of The minor diplomatic posts. have
also intlmated that they await the nOmI-
naticn and qualification OF their sue
CessOrs.
GEN. LEES NOT RECEIVED.
The resignation Of Consul General Lee,
at Havana, has not reached the state
department as yet. Presumably 10 is on
the way, ana a much-discussed question
is whether 10 is Of the ordinary perfume
tory kind or whether it IS q fact. as mas
been stated (and donied), that the GEN
cral las pressed Its acceptance upon
grounds oi dissatisfaction with the adj
ministration. There are reasons for be-
heving that the matter was to-day
iInu-ui up ln the Cabinet meeting.
Emerging from tho Cabinet chamber.
may deny cmphaucally. on my authority,
that General Lee has resigned
Nevertheless published statements
are not that General Lee has
resigned but that his resigna-
ton Will be received 10y next mail Some
doubts as 10 whether serious friction had
not arisen between the State Department
and the Consul-6enerai stil remained un-
settled.
\ LITTLE HOT-HEADED.
This feeling was somewhat increased
by guarded remarks made by Well-in-
formed officials that Gen. Lee was a lit
tie inclined 10 be "hot-headed There
was a general undercurrCnt OF suggestion
rather than of statement that when our
minister at Madrid, and the Consul Gen
eral at Havana were directed 10 mako
"peremptory demands upon Spain and
those demands were net complied with by
the Spanish authorities, the United states
did not appear IN a very diSnlned n5ht
when il had no force at hand 10 back up
its requirements. This at least was said
TO be the view entertained by both mia
isters Taylor and Consul-General Lee.
ACTION OF THE SENATE.
In the Senate to-day resolution was
offered BY Mr. Mills (pem. OF Texas,
and was agreed TO- requesting the Presi-
dent 10 furnish a statement or the iacts
concerning the arrest. Imprisonment, ana
death Of Dr. Ricardo RuZ IN CUBAN
jail.
The Nice-President laid before the Sen
ate a report from the Secretary OF State
as to the persons claiming 10 be Ameri-
can citizens. who were captured on board
the Competitor ii was referred TO the
Committee on Foreign Relations The
report contains nothing new, Secretary
Olney stating that practically all the
called for By the resolution"
had been submitted 10 the Senate Janu-
airy I'D last. and that since that date
nothing had taken place Of consequence
either I'm the way of information re-
cc!yed or correspondence exchanged.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-24
Observation-Disclosures
Minister Ransom's Friends Deny That lie
]. nn ippIicanl

WASHINGTON ID. c.. Feb. 23.-spe-
claL-hansom clark, Aycock. with sev-
tiai ct ceteras. are tie names of peu-
l'tilieh already meluJued as probable
.ucctssors 10 the lato judge Seymour. Of
North Carolina, provided President Cleve-
ithu md" s. tho appointment Delegations
"ie aife--. here m the interest Of some.
afNiania are on hand iu their own in
leicsl While the more timid ones have
resOrted 10 the epistoiary method. one or
Two DELEGATIONS have called az tho Wfite
iiouse, nut thcy nave gotten no further
latn the antc-rO0m Of the Presidents
ONCE, where, 10 l8 safe 10 assert they
received very little ENCOURAGEMENT. II has
been the custom oil President Cleve-
land, as We'll as his predecessors
IN Office TO exercise the utmost
care in the selection of any one
10 MI judicial position. The personal
character. legal a1tainmen,s. and general
qualifications Of an applicant. have been
thoroughly inquired into. ana the 'nves-
teato~ mas generally been conducted
through the medium OF tho Department
of Justice. or course, with scarcely
week Of his adml istratiOn left 10 will be
iHnofaib IDLE Tor tn, President t. surround
himself with these precautions. and IN is
sale TO predict that be will leave the
vacancy 20 be filed by his successor.
Minister Rans0ms friends here DENY
that his name has been presented to tho
president, and positively assert that in
such is the caso il has been done without
his KNOWLEDGE or consent. Mr. w w.
tlhrke, or Ncwbcine however IS here.
packed by delegation from his town.
headed by the Rev. y. NJ Jueney. OF tho
state az large while United States Dis
tilct Attorney AycOck is represented bv
his brother. Nr. b. J.. Aycock.
SdtisHea THAT the appointment will lie
Ieit 70 President elect Mckinley. the
North Carolina Republican cougrossroen
arc making some effort 10 select some
gentleman on whom they can AN unite.
several informal meetings at which Sem
ator Putchals Laa. been present have
peen held, hht Us yet nothing but a nt-
ne sklrmishin- has been INDUCED n.
hepfesenIatite Linney, as has already
Dcen stated, ia SO far an uuc0mpromls-
ins settle man. ana the latter has q
strong back.ns among his congressional
lar.
lt can be stated. however that tbo
Asnt j. scarcely Oh, and there may be
some unlocked for surprises before il is
oyer. 80
Alr. T.. IT, Warner chairman Of the
civic parade VI the Inauguration. h9s
reen notified tH7t the following civil or
eanizat tons from Virginia VIII parade on
tho 4th OF March:
The sh1enanaoah Valley Patriotic Ie-
elon Of H1rr ln1urr
Spring liill Cilh. Of Ash Grove.
Cti'zcne' Auxiliary Horse Cflb ~
HaiIs Hill. and the Mckinley and Hobart
Tho only civic organization from North
'aroll"t mar riii take part iu tho parade
a.. Us lhe FotsftaF Republican Club. ~
Winston
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-24
was the III fatcd Ruiz Such AUTHORIZE
tiOn has not been granted him.
NVARgTFFpe RATION

WARsHIPs CONCENTRATION.
Spanish war ships i'm Cuban waters
have since yesterday been concentrating
I'm the harhor OF Havana. This is regard
cd here a. very significant. iu view Of
the important Incidents OF the last few
days. about which the Herald has fully
informed its readers.
Great pressure IS being brought TO bear
here 10 make Consul General Lee deny
the Herald's jacksonville dispatch TO the
effect that the diplomatic representative
OF the United States in Havana had asked
the government 10 send war ships 10 Cu-
ban waters.
"As q pretcxt for such denial and as
basis upon which 10 can be founded n Is
stated that according 10 the dispatch Con-
sui General Lee had asked for a war shin
TO lake him 90 the United States What
Tho Consul General did do. ! can rciterats
on The highest authority was 20 ask for
war ships to support him in his efforts 10
protect Americans In peril OF their lives
and American interests which were In
jeopardy.
"The Hcralds Jacksonville dispatch.
therefore. was absolutely correct. ana
upon indispufable authority / can con
firm IL iu every detail
CAN PRODUCE TELEGRAM
TT necessary furlner / am confident
that ] can secure and send 10 the Herald
the fun official telegram in which Con-
ul General Lee asked for war ships
Great anxiety IS felt az the palace and
in 1l official circles az the news from
Cienmegos which states that that city
is the centre OF a serious mutiny OF tho
Spanish troops. Large arrears OF ps>
are due the army foo Cuba and the dis
content caused by this has eliminated In
open disObedience in the Spanish ranks
500 tho Cicufuesos district.
"Tnc insurgents in the eastern end Of
tho island have captured Bayamo. an inn
1ortant town iu Santiago
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-24
AGirlin Mans Ciofhe..

HINTON, w. VA. Feb. "a white
girl named Gertie Bronson was arrested
az Handley last night and lodged Ia the
Montgomery lookup. when arrested she
deavorlng TO escape the officers OF the
law.
$3.50 was arrested on a complaint or J.
ii BCswlck. OF Deepwator who charged
her with stealing sOme clothing and
sum OF money from his house.
Miss Bronson has confessed having shot
her stcp-nOther. ln Boone county recent
lv. from the effects 0f which death re-
suited She win be- held 20 await the ar
rival OF officers from Boone county.