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Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-18
A Fake.

Last week the Wheeling Register and
several Eastern papers had sensational
report of an alleged desperate battle
at church in Nicholas county, between
u. b. revenue officers and q gang of
postoflice robbers. The report went
into detailed account of the battle,
which lasted two hours and In which
three persons were killed and seven
wounded and that the church was riddled
with bullets, ect. The Braxton Demo
crdt denounces the report as fake and
says: The only truth in the entire ar
ticle is that young man named Hick-
man was arrested at one of the churches
on Muddlety, in Nicholas county. A.
Il. RAIDER had warrant for Hickman.
He placed same in hands of Arch Nc
Clung, who, in attempting to arrest
Hickman, shot the latter three times,
ali flesh wounds. In some way Hick.
man found out the officers would arrest
him rs be went out of the church and
In order to evade arrest he left the
church through window. 1t was in
pursuit Of him that McClung fired the
effectiye shots. The Weston liar is q
daisy. He would be first-cIass If he
did not try to overdo the job.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-18

THE Democrats of Hinton have
nominated their municipal ticket to be
voted for at the municipal election to
be.held on December 9Th. The Legis-
lature last winter consolidated Upper
and Lower Hinton into one corporation
and gave the new corporation a city
charter. The election on the 9Th will
be the first under the new condition of
affairs. The ticket nominated is as
follows For Mayor, b. l.. Hoge Re-
corder, w. l.. Fredeking Treasurer
John H. Gott; Sergeant, j. w. KeatIey
Councilmen-Flrst Ward-W. H. Cot.
tie ard W. A. Callahan Second Ward
81. l.. Craven and Thomas Jackson
Third Ward-A. A. Riddlebarger and
II. ID. Rose Fourth Ward-H. b. ALL
stock and VIM. Hinton, jr.; Fifth Ward
--R. ID. Wise and J. l.. Crush.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-18

The Salem (Va.) Times Register says ::
1.-The tax-rate in Greenbrier county,
w. Va, is 25 cents on the 800, the low
est in the State. Greenbrier is free
from debt. Wish to gracious we could
record such tax-rate for Roanoke
county,
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-18

WE learn from the Pocahontas Times
that L. n. Moore, of Dunmore, weighed
81 lambs that weighed $40 pounds,
and another lot Of 100 that averaged 05
pounds. George Sensebaugh weighed
Al lambs that weighed 4,lO6.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-18

SHERIFF Nickel advertises numer-
Gus tracts OF land for sale for the nom
payment of taxes for the years '95 and
$50. Read it, and see if your name ap-
pears there. AS the list is very long,
it necessarily crowded out considerable
news matter this week, and caused us
to issue a little late this morning.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-18

LosT.-Between Lewisburg and Mrs
Gillilan's, on the frankfort road, on
Friday afternoon, the 10Th ult., one
black leather pocket-book, containing
about Sll.O in notes and specie. The
finder will be suitably rewarded by
leaving it at this office, or with Mrs.
Geo. Hill, at Falling Spring.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-18

THE Hammond View Co. will be in
Lewisburg for few days. 1t will make
views of residences, with groupes of
families, Business houses and groupes
OF all kind. Get your orders in early,
so you will be sure TO get satisfactory
work. Leave orders at the residence of
Ed. l.. Warren, and we will call and do
your work.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-18

AN attempt was made to rob the
postoflice at Ronceyeret last night
The theiyes were frightened off by
some means and did not gain an en-
trance. They. worked at the back
window and opened the shutter, but
failed to get in.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-18

TIE Greenbrier Clothing House,
Lewisburg, w. Va, is full of fresh,
New Goods from ceiling to cellar, and
at prices that make it quite interesting
for their customers. You can find
everything worn by man or boy. Don't
fail to call on them when you come to
town. II. 7. Bell is always glad to see
you and show you his Goods, whether
you want to buy or not.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-18

LESLIE NJ. KERsIINER, son of NJ.
M. Kershner, of Hunters Springs,
Monroe county, has been elected Prin-
cipal of the Towner Graded Schools,
Towner, North Dakota.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-18

l.. E. MCCLUNG, of Ronceverte, has
sent forth the decree that he will not
be undersold. He says: Name the
guilty party and his prices" See ad.
next week.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-18

II. ?. RITTENuoUsE, the Ladies'
Outfitter, Lewisburg, w. Va, is pre-
pared with handsome line of New
Goods, consisting of everything used
by ladies and girls - splendid line of
Wraps, Caps, &C., and Millinery fresh
and stylish. Call on him and get Just
what you want at closest possible
prices.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-18
GO csf oIip a1'
In effect Sept. Goth. 1897.

EASTBoUND.
Trains leaye Ronceverte as follows
6.42 u. m. daily. Express for Wash
ington, Baltimore, Phila-
delphia, New York, Rich
mond, Old Point Comfort
and Norfolk. Dining Car to
Washington.
9.32 p. m. daily. +. +. V. Limited
for Washington, Baltimore
Philadelphia, New York,
Richmond, Old Point Com
fort and Norfolk. Dining
Car.
$50 p. m. Daily Express for Clifton
Forge.
wEsTBoUND.
7.25 a. m. Daily. f. +. V. Limited
for Cincinnati, Louisville,
st. Louis, Chicago, West
and Southwest. Dining Car
9.51 D. m.-Cincinnati and st. Louis
Special for Cincinnati, In
dianapoIis, st. Louis, Chi
cago, Louisville, West and
Southwest. Dining Car.
$50 a. m. Daily Express for Hunting.
ton.
For additional information address
A. b. c. Bray, Agent, Ronceverte, or
Fl. w. FULLER.
Gen'l Pass Agent.
G. w. STEVENS,
General Manager.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-18

A HOG, is months ana day old, be-
longing to w. A. Davidson, of Union,
Monroe county, was butchered last
week and Melted 567 pounds.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-18
NOTICE..
S. F. MYLES.
FALLING SPRING, w. VA.

Is now in q better position than ever
before to serve his patrons. His store
is chuck full of New Goods. His stock
is more complete them ever before -
His prices are right
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-18

WE now take Dressed Poultry Tues
days, Wednesdays and Thursdays, when
cold. J. f RETI
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-18

DYNAMITE, Fuse, ETC., for sale by
Watkins, Caldwell Il RiDehart, Ca,d-
well, w. Va
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-18

WE understand that Geo. Showalter,
of Hinton, the Ches. g o. engineer,
who had his foot so badly crushed by
his locomotive that his leg had to be
aniputated, mention of which we made
last week, had, a few days before
the accident, taken out an accident
policy for 81 600.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-18

SHELTON CLARK has been appointed
postmaster of Union. Monroe county,
vice &. II. Deyine, removed.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-18

CASH paid for beef hides by John A.
Pulliam, LewisOurg.
FLOUR, meal and feed for sale and
exchange, at Lewisburg Roller Mill.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-18
Keeps Good Table, Neat Rooms
Comfortably Furnished, and has
LIVERY AND FEED STABLE

Attached. Charges Moderate. am
still running my AUCTION SALE
BLOCK, OR PUBLIC AUCTION SALE,
at which 1 will sell, for reasonable
commission, horses, cows, stock of all
kinds, vehicles, or any other kind of
personal propert or real estate you may
wish to dispose. and on such terms as
the seller may designate. Sales made
on the FIRST DAY OF EACH TERM OF
THE CIRCUIT AND COUNTY COURTS
as the public sale days, and at other
times if desired. 1 will also answer all
calls from any part of the county for
my services as Auctioneer or Veteri-
nary Surgeon. S. b. WALLACE.
Aug. l2-tf.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-15

Such dear little letter as received
last week. l just wish that every boy
and girl and every grown-up person in
San Francisco who is the least bit indif-
ferent, or careless, or slow, or selfish
about sending in a contribution to the
ChiIdren's Washington Statue Fund
might see it, and read it. and realize. as
do. how much It really means.
The boy who sent it to me is very lit
tie boy-scarceIy more than a baby-so
small, in fact, that he could not even
print message for himself, but coaxed
some kind friend-hls mother, or his
grandmother, or his aunt-to write it for
him. And it said just this:
Iuclosed please find 6 cents from Laurence
Garcin 6 years old. for the Washington statue
fund. He earned the money picking apples
/ cent for an apple
Think of that, will you, you little folks
who get nickel from papa or mamma or
somebody every morning of your lives,
without bothering your heads about earn
ing it, or. in fact, about how it is earned
at all, and spend it for chewing gum or
taffy y-on- stick, or something of that
kind. And think of that, you grown peo-
pie with money chinking in your pockets,
or hidden away in your purses where it
isn't doing any body the least bit of good
in the world, and see if you don't feel just
an atom or so ashamed afhaving tiny
boy get ahead of you in honoring the
memory of George Washington. And
earning the money to do it with with his
own dear little chubby hands at that!
That child believes, with me, in deeds,
not words.' l don't believe that he ever
''saluted the flag" in his life, bless his
dear little heart and don't believe that
he ever yet fired off pistol or toy can
non on Fourth of July. But just as soon
as he heard that some money was needed
with which to prove in some small degree
our love for the man who did SO much for
us he went right to WORK to earn his share
of 1t like the brave and earnest little pa
triot that he is.
l wish with all my heart that l had the
time to go over to San Rafael and give
that precious boy a regular "bear hug"
and tell him what think of him and. tell
his mother just how proud l should be of
him il he belonged 20 me. But although
as nv dear old teacher used to tell me, l
"haye all the time there is find that l
haven't any more than just enough TO
attend to the business in hend right here
in the City.
In the first place. there is the mail to be
attended TO. and that pleasing duty would
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-15
THE MOVEMENT GOES ON
Letters, Contributions and Per-
sOnal Interviews advocating
the Washington Monu-
rnent Removal.

fill up a good share of the time OF almost
any able bodied woman. There are letters
of all kinds coming in addressed to the
Children's Washington Statue Fund
letters containing contributions, ques-
tions, advice, suggestions ami coneratula-
tons. And all these letters have to be
opened, read, filed and answered IN one
way or another. Some of the writer's must
be replied 10 by mail; some must be seen
personally. Some, however, who Just
write to tell us how glad they are that The
CALL has taken this matter up and how
much they hope that the big folks and the
little folks of San Francisco will justify
my faith in them and their patriotism, L
must-because / am only one woman, and
there are only just so many working hours
in day-answer right here with a thank
you for your good wishes, and now d. o,
please start right in and do your very
best to make those wishes of yours come
true"
Among the letters was most delightful
one from no less parsonage than Mrs. A.
S. Hubbard, who is the coast organizer OF
the Societies OF the Daughters and Chill
dren of the American Revolution and pres
ident of the Valentine Holt Society of the
last mentioned order.
Mrs. Hubbard is patriot clear through,
and her letter is full of encouragement
and heipfully practical suggestions. She
says in pari: Il have read with much
interest the several articles that have APP
peared in THE CALL relating 10 the George
Washington statue, and l am glad to lea ru
that there is movement on foot to re-
store it to a position OF honor.
THAT the children are taking the inltia-
tive in this work / am pleased to learn.
1t is certainly an evidence of their loyalty,
and is proof positive that patriotic day
III the public schools Of the City, with its
patriotic features, is an excellent idea,
and that the lessons inculcated by the
teachers in love of country and the duties
of American citizenship have not fallen
upon barren ground.
Would ii not be we'll 20 bring this SUBJ
lect TO the attention OF the hereditary pa
triotic societi OF this City-the Califor-
MIA Society of the Sons of the American n
revolution, the Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution and the Valentine Holt
Society of the Children of the America n
revolution? They are sure to fall into
line, and will, no doubt furnish substan-
tlal aid, for these societies, organized 10
perpetuate the memory and spirit OF
those who achieved American indepeno-
ence, have. right here in San Francisco,
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-15
SPECIALS
FROM
FURNISHINGS

GENTS NATURAL GRAY WOOL
SOCKS a heavy seamless SOCK,
high spliced heels and toes, good, l &c
comfortable, serviceable sock. IL
Special at Hale s...-....-........... Fair
GENTS E n G Ii s H MERINO
SOCKS natural gray or brown,
seamless, spliced heels and toes, G2C
fine sock for summer wear. Spe- IO3
cial at Hale s..................... Pair
MEMS COTTON CHEVIOT WORK
ING SHIRTS, extra heavy quality,
full cut, a good. big, roomy shirt, S(C
well made and strongly stitched w
sizes 141a TO II. At Hale's..... Each
GENTS HEAVY COTTON UN-
DERWEAR, Jersey ribbed and
feeced, good serviceable garment O0C
for sum mer or winter. On special CC
sale at Hale'5 e'5......................G Garment
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-15
to town twice as interested as before. and

to town twice as interested as before. and
vice as eager to see the grand old bust
which all San Francisco people ought to
love, both for what it is, relic of the
City's earlier days, and for what it repre-
sents, the man who was first in war and
first in peace" and should be ever first
in The hearts of his countrymen"-6t-
tingly placed therein.
Remember to send your contributions
to the children's Washington statue iund,
care G. R. C.. CALL Office. and don't forget
what told you last week. Let your con-
tributions be large or small as circum-
stances decide, but send something, at
least, 10 prove your good will, and that
you are not an ungrateful recipient of the
blessings which the noble spirits of the
past secured for this Nation.
FLORENCE MATHEsoN.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-15

3S-INCH COLORED LAWNS-Neat as
wax. fifty pretty patterns to select from ~
all small figures. l212c quality at
Hale 1aru
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-15
"a Park Row.
RELIANCE VS.. RIVERSIDE.

Baseball ut Central Park-The Local
Team Wins.
There was ball game at Central Park
Yesterday afternoon between the Reliance
of Oakland and the Riverside nine from
the orange-belt.
The game was void of any real enthusi-
asm excepting that evinced in the sixth
inning, when Riverside made the cred it.
able showing of SIX home runs.
The Oahlanders added one more tally to
their record for the trophy, while RIVER
side will have two lost games 10 add TO Its
margin of losses for the same period. The
score stood at the end of the ninth in
ming:
Isslans
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-15

Perhaps no country in the world is bet
ter suited for the cyclist than Holland,
where you may run for miles on miles
without meeting with an in cline that even
suggests hill. In The Hague cycling
is universal amusement, horse exercise
for ladies being the occasional exception.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-15

Philip Tillinghast, as receiver of the Column
bia National Bank of Tacoma, has brought suit
in the United States Court Court against Will
liam A. Burton to recover $780, with interest
ing alleged 10 be due on delinquent assess
ment.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-15


SECOND EVENT.
Annual Fall Trade Sale of
BEDDINGS.
HALES CALIFORNIA STORES ARE CELEBRATED
FOR THEIR VALUES IN BEDDINGS
housewife afford to MISS ou
Sheets straight Con-
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-15
To Recover an Assessment.

The same teams will contest this after.
noon at Central Park.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-15
PILLOW-CASES.
SHEETS.

Remem ber our Shees and Cases are
all dry ironed and hand-torn, and are
guaranteed to wash straight.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-15
BLANKETS.

DLAlNNEl i Dc
OUR CELEBRATED ALL PURE
WOOL LIFORNIA BLAN kET -
Extra selected fleece. opce-a-year
clip, the finest wool that California
grows, silk-ribbon bound. The quality
OF these blankets has made hale's
California stores famous.
72xS4 inches, lbs. 81 pair
72xS4 inches, 6 lbs. So pair
76xS6 inches, lbs....S7 pair
76xS6 inches, lbs....$S pair
7SxSS inches, los. SO pair
BLANKET SPECIALIZE
pairs White California
Blankets to he put on sale
this week. A big, heavy,
62xS0 inch blanket, easily o. . 45
worth $4. $50 pair TO be IpC-
sold at Pair
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-06-14
DUST NUISANCE ABATED.
Railway Tracks Sprinkled with
Heavy oil That Costs Little.

CAMDEN, N. j., June 13.-The result OF
a series of experiments in progress for sew
eral weeks on the Camden 81 Atlantic Rail-
road, which gives promise Of doing away
with dust, one of the trying discomforts of
railway travel, was made public yesterday
by officials of the Pennsylvania Railroad,
and j. II. Nichol, assistant engineer of the
West Jersey & Seashore Railroad Company,
who is the patentee of the device. Superin-
tendent Dayton was averse at first to talk
ing about the matter, but finally admitted
that the company had been experimenting
with oil as a means of permanently settling
the dust nuisance on their Atlantic City
branch, and that the experiments had been
highly successful wherever tried. He felt
that the dust problem, which was one of
the most perplexing that railroad men had
to deal with had at last been solved, and
that with the completion of the improved
railroad sprinkler or sprayer they would
be able to carry their patrons to the sea-
shore without the slightest discomfort.
The plan is to treat the surface OF the
tracks and roadbed, including the sides OF
slopes in cuts, with heavy oil OF low cost
the product of petroleum diStillation. This
oil causes the loose dust particles on the
surface to adhere together and prevents
them from being lifted by the rush of air
caused by the train. The new plan has
several features of lesser Importance, the
lIISl OE WHICH - Tic QI6SGL eillOIl vi OIOoS
ties The ties being covered with OIL rain
water is prevented from penetrating them
and in a measure from penetrating below
the surface of the ballast. Rain water fall
ing on an untreated track is taken in and
absorbed, while that falling on a treated
track collects in puddles and runs off into
the bitches alongside. The growth of vege-
tation in the ballast is also prevented. There
has not yet been found d substance having
more qualities to recommend it for ballast
than gravel, and with the prevention of
dust its suitability is complete.
The betterment of ballast and prevention
of dust has been a subject that has en-
crossed the attention of trackmen for a
great many years, and MIR. Nichol appears
to have arrived at a solution of this i'm
portant problem. The application of the
treatment has thus far been made from
hose attachments on a large tank car, but
a big spraying tank car is now being COM
pleted, which will do the WORK more effect
ually. 1t is claimed that one spraying with
oil each year will be sufficient. Thus far,
it is claimed dust whatever is lifted
after the oil has been used
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-06-14
NATURES BEAUTY SPOT!
EVIDENCE AGAINST OLIVER.
Development I'm the LeavenwOrth
Soldiers Home Dynamite Case.

LEAVENWORTH, Kan, June 13.-Since
the explosion at the Soldiers Home it has
developed that the life of Major Shockley
treasurer of the Soldiers Home was
threatened by Joseph W. Oliver, the vet
eran now under arrest for placing the, .dy-
Mantle bomb near the Smith residence
divers pension had been held back, ana
he made the threat last Saturday iii the
presence of Dilwyn Parker, Shock1ey's
chief clerk. At a recent pay day the hQme
officials learned of plot to hold up the
paymaster in the woods north OF the Sol
diers Home, while carrying the pension
money from Leavenworth to the home.
oliver told comrade that he was sthe
originator of the plot, and that only for
the police protection accorded the pay
master il would have succeeded. Shockley
thought the man a harmless lunatic and
no attempt was made TO arrest him. 10
day Oliver was induced to talk for ther
first time since his arrest. He related d
long list of supposed Wrongdolngs the gov
ernor had done him, and ended by declar-
ing his innocence.
The national board of managers of the
Soldiers Home is expected to arrive here
Monday or Tuesday on its annual tour of
inspection and to make arrangements for
the transfer of Governor Smith to the Pa
cific branch, at Santa Monica, Cal. Cow
ernor Smith stated to-day that nothing
would be done toward clearing up the
wreck of his residence until after the board
should view 1t and make arrangements for
rebuilding the shattered structure. Cow
ernor Smith feels very anxious over the
situation and said: What will my
niles do next? God knows / have suffered
enough for the last seven years at their
of man and official because he does his
dItV ~
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-06-14
TRAPPED BY DECOY LETTERS.
Assistant POstmistress Arrested for
Rifing the Mails.


OAKLAND, ILL.,, June 12-Postoffice In
spector NJ. G.. Price has arrested Miss Ell
vira Hunt, daughter of Postmaster William
Hunt, of this city, for rifiing the mails.
Miss Hunt is assistant postmistress. For
a number of months letters containing
money sent from this city failed TO reach
their destination while letters containing
money addressed to residents of this city
failed to materialize. The losses becoming
numerous. complaint was filed with the
postal authorities, who sent Inspector Price
here to discover the cause. Price last Fri
day morning fixed UP four decoy letters, all
containing one-doliar bills. These
were addressed to c. E. Shaw,
Paris. Price rode out of town
but found none of the letters in that mail.
Two of them should have been dispatched.
He returned to Oakland and waited for the
pouch had been delivered to the train the
inspector held the train while he examined
the mail None of the decoy letters We're
found in the pouch. He then returned to
the postoffice. There he secured one of the
decoy letters Two others had been tam
pered with, while the fourth letter was
missing.
Miss Hunt acknowledged to the Inspector
that she had destroyed this letter, but had
sent the money one dollar bill,
H MhiGh gice r nna for goods Of
some kind. This letter the postoffice in
spector intercepted by d telegram to the
Indianapolis postmaster before 1T was de-
liVered. The girl confessed to him that she
had been tampering with the mails since
last September, and during that time hum
dreds of dollars have been lost by persons
living in and near this city Postmaster
Hunt and daughter appeared before the
United States commissioner at Danvile yes
terday. and gave bond for her appearance
in the Federal Court Mr.. Hunt is very
wealthy and the girl heretofore has borne
an unblemished reputation: There can be
no cause assigned for the girls populations.
When examined she had over $50 in her
purse. The postoffice was checked last night
and found to be correct to a cent.