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Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-09-16

new to tho work, must beg a little
| patience over the delay which would
be due to his lack of practice. The
depositor was paid in full, several
hundreds Of dollars, but it took al.
most as many minutes to do it. Such
stupid but well-meaning man had
never before been seen behind the
bars of first-clasS, rapid-working
Western bank.
Such fumbling, such counting, such
drawing out of big packages of
money, such taking out of the wrong
denomination, such courteous apollo
gies-such desire to hurry, such earn
eStneSS over the counting of the sum
by the drawer-Out, in spite of his as.
suranCes that he was quite satisfied,
quite sure that the money was ali
right! BY the time No. 2 was at
the window, handbook in hand and
check ready, the patience of the
waiting crowd was just beginning to
weary; by the time the tenth man
was ready to be attended to, curses,
not loud but Deep were beginning
to circulate, and had not the inexpe-
rienced cashier been too much occu-
pied to pay attention, he might have
heard his name coupled with the
most unflattering adjectives. The
day wore on till the hour of closing
arrived, when the doors were closed
and the exhausted cashier fell into
chair, having with great difficulty
paid out S7,GS4.93, and having re-
naming in the till Sl.28. The next
train brought the expected funds
the next morning found the conva.
leScent teller back at his post, the
waiting crowd, such as desired their
money, were promptly paid, the sat
istied remainder went their ways,
soothed and contented-and that
bank was saved I"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-09-16

he HAD 1T IN HIS POCKET" A
misunderstanding as to the meaning
Of word sometimes leads to pecu-
liar situations" said Rev. A. l..
Smith, of Chicago, at the Arlington,
to a newspaper man. SIN COM
pany with several other ministers |
was riding in stage or hack, which
served the purpose of stage, en-
route to camp meeting. The road
wound among the mountains, and
the air was delightful, while the
scenery was almost sublime. l was
invigorated IA though by power
full tonic, and several times re.
marked upon the ozone in the air.
After one of these observations
the driver stopped the horses, aud,
beckoning to me slyly, climbed
from the seat. Wondering what he
could want, | followed him, and
soon we were behind a large tree,
out of view Of the wagon.
Parson,' said the driver, Il
couldn't bear to see you suffer. The
ozone you smelled was in my
pocket
With these words he drew forth
a large bottle of whiskey, which he
offered to me. 1t took me several
minutes to convince him that it was
not whiskey | referred to as ozone.,
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-09-16
His Experience.

1t amt no sign of bravery ter
abuse folks over high fence or
from tOther side of the river" said
the captain, fitting the keg on which
he was sitting so that his back might
rest against the tish-house. His com.
panion sat by mending his nets.
Now, when l was quito a lad,n he
went on, had an experience that
showed me what uncommon poor
policy it is to be too funny-even at
a distance"
"How was that ?n
Well, / was put in alternate
cap'n on one o. them steamers that
runs in Frenchman's Bay, an bein'
young an tolerable successful, | got
to thinkin' i knowed pretty much
the whole Of it.
One day we was layin' at the
wharf loadin' the freight on, am ]
see a little man walkin' up an down
waitin' ter go aboard. He was q
pompous-lookin' individual, an fol.
lerin' an hangin' on his words was
two er three men that seemed tel
consider what he said as golden
speech.
kept thinkin' that / wished il
would come ter start when he was
way up at tother end of the wharf
an sure 'nough, jest as he got much
AS a rod away twas time to pull out
pulled the whistle an waited
full time, but he turned round mighty
moderate an come toward the plank
The men commenced ter haul it on,
an we fell back from the wharf,
Then he broke into a run, an waved
his hat an shouted.
When we was clear of everything
l hollered back, Hurry up, little
chap, or you'll have to waikiki an g
lot of sech talk, when l got sigma
from the captain that was alongside
ter put back, an findin' somethin
unusual was up, he'd to.
The men lowered the plank, an
the little man walked on board an
right up ter the pilot house an passed
me his card.
He was the owner of the whole
line OF steamers, am he says, very
slow and kind, 'Speakin' of walkin'
p'r'aps you'd better go ashore now
fore they draw the plank in. We
shan't need you on this trip"
What did you do?"
"Do? Why, L went, of course
an my assistant run the trip. The
matter was fixed up, but when
make joke now l take keer it's one
that amt comm home ter roost."
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-09-16

TRICKS ON THE STAG old.
time actors had their tricks on the
stage as well as modern players, if
we are to judge by the anecdotes told
in MIR. Wingate's recently issued
"Shakspeare's Heroes On the Stage" "
Says the author in his chapter on
King Lear"
During a season when Harry
Mossop was both actor and manager
the treasury was so low that 'the
ghost did not always walk a willy
actor, playing Kent, supported the
afflicted Lear (Mossop) in his arms
securely enough, to all appearances,
beyond the footlights but, as he
gradually loosened and loosened his
hold, he was whispering in Mossop's
ear, Give me your word, sir, that
you'll pay me my arrears tonight be-
fore go home, or I'll let you drop
on the floor
Don't talk to me now, you viii
lain,' hoarsely returned Mossop,
alarmed at the threat, but still more
alarmed at the prospect of having
his scene ruined. Go on with the
part; goonp
NO. responded the determined
Kent ; Il will drop you. sure, if you
don't promise.'
And poor Harry, caught in trap,
reluctantly had to yield his word.
One actor that night could enjoy
beef and ale for supper he was paid
in full"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-09-16
The Innocent Convicted.

Appearances are deCeiving," )"
said an old lawyer the other day.
"The strongest case of Circumstan-
tial evidence | ever knew was against
an innocent man. My father was a
lawyer, and in criminal practice
One Of his clients was hanged for
murder which he never committed.
Just at the edge of our town lived
a rich old man in a grand old house.
He had no family, and was alone
with his servants. One night there
was fearful disturbance in his house
and neighbors hurried in. Several
pistol shots had been fired. The
rich old man was dead, with bull
let in his brain, and the butler lay
with his hands full Of jewelry and
watches, right in the door Of the old
mans room, with bullet some
where in his head, but was not dead
His revolver lay by his side, and,
SO far as could be seen, the whole
| story was told right there. The but
Ter, who had attempted to rob his
master, had been caught i'm the act
and shot, but had killed the old man
in the fight. That was the only
translation to it, and there was no
other for several days, because the
butler had very serious wound and
was deliriOuS for week. However,
IT was not fatal, and as soon as he
was himself he made statement to
the effect that he had been awakened
in the night by footsteps, and he
had taken the pistol, which had only
TWO loads in IL nf H,,n
down into the hall below TO see what
the noise was.
lie noticed that his masters door
was partly open, at the far end of
the hall, and hurried toward it. AS
he approached it he heard his mas.
ter speak to some one, asking who
was there, and with that there was
pistol shot and he jumped into the
room, grabbing burglar as he did
so, and at the same time getting
shot in the head from his masters
pistol. Beyond that he remembered
nothing more. This was the condi-
ton of affairs when my father took
charge Of it, and though he really
believed the butler's story, and tried
to prove it, he could not do it, and
the man was finally hanged. A
year later burglar was shot by a
policeman in the city nearest us, and
he confessed on his deathbed that he
was the murderer of our rich man.
he had hidden in the house early i'm
the evening, had collected all he
could of jewelry and other portable
Valuables, and was about getting out
when he was caught by the old man
and the butler, and that the but
ler had gotten the bullet intended
for him, as he had run into the room
just as the old man fired. Dropping
everything i'm his sudden surprise,
he rushed downstairs and hid in the
hallway, from where he slipped as
soon as the front door was opened.
In the excitement he was not oh.
served, and he got away without
any trouble at all, as the nearness to
the city made strangers so common
that their presence excited no suspi-
cion. Ill never forget that incident,
and Ill never be in favor Of the
death penalty on circumstantial evi-
dence, don't care how strong it is.
Even lynch law is less unjust"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-09-16
Things We Ought to Know.

That alum dissolved in hot water
and applied to furniture or to cracks
in the wall is certain destruction to
Vermin.
That boraX scattered on the floor
and shelves of closets after cleaning
will eXterminate reaches.
That kitchen table covered with
tin requires less care than a wooden
table.
That granulated sugar is better in
nearly all kinds of cake than pulver-
lied sugar.
That the sheets should never be
allowed to remain on an unoccupied
bed, but fresh sheets put on when it
is to be slept in.
That half dozen books should
find a place in every guests room.
That there is a great deal of nour-
ishment in IA dish of macaroni, and
it should be frequently used by
Americans.
That dishes to be made bright
must be washed in very hot water
and well wiped with clean cloth.
That undressed kid gloves may be
cleaned by washing them in naptha
and hanging them in the open air
until they are dry and free from
odOr.
That the dining room should be In
perfect order before breakfast il
served.
That the plates should be properly
heated and placed before the host.
That coffee should be served very
hot, and with hot milk.
That glasses should be freshly
filled with clear cold water.
That q sufficient number of knives
forks and spoons should be placed or
the table, so that nothing need bt
called for after the family is seated
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-09-16
He Looked Like Joe.
A COMPLIMENT FROM THE HEART
THE YOUNG MAN APPRECIATED

THE YOUNG MAN APPRECIATED.
An aged man and woman stopped
opposite the Central high schoo
building a few days ago and looked
across at the rather imposing pile
They were plainly but neatly
dressed, and while it was evideu
they were from the rural districts
there was nothing in their appear
ance TO attract comment. A young
man was waiting for q cross-towr
car close to where the strangers
stopped. TO him the aged mar
turned.
"That's school-house, 1 judge ?'
he said.
THAT'S the Central high school" ="
replied the young man.
The old man looked interested.
"That's the principal high school
Mary" he remarked to the old lady
Then he turned back to the young
man.
We haven't been in Cleveland
for a number Of years." he said
"l guess it amt since tho Garfield
funeral, AM we're just lookin' around
We take good deal of interest in
schools and school. houses"
He paused and looked toward the
sweet-faced old lady, who nodded
brightly.
"Then you have children ?" said
the young man.
Just one" replied the old man.
"Of course he's through school ?"
Long ago." said the stranger
&C How long is it, Mary? Five years
since he graduated, amt it?"
"SiX," said the old lady.
guess mebby it is," said the
old man.
Graduated from your home
school, l suppose ?" said the young
man.
YES" said the aged stranger.
" He was our only child, an Mary
an l made up our minds to give
him just as good an education as we
could AFFORD. An we did, too"
The young man smiled. He fan
cied that the boy in question had
been given decidedly limited send
off.
You say he graduated from the
nome SchoOl?"
Yes" replied the old man, "but
he didn't stop there. He wanted to
go to West Austintown, and we sent
him. Then he wanted to 60 to Hi
ram, and we sent him. And then
he set his heart on Harvard, and we
sent him there"
"TO Harvard?
& hn nj,
orators, too, on graduation day. 1t
almost broke his heart 'cause mother
am | couldn't be there to hear him.
But we didn't feel that we could
quite afford it, did we, mother?"
The young man looked at the old
lady. There were tears i'm her eyes,
but she nodded brightly.
"And your son-where is he now p"
" He's mining ingineer in South
Africa. Doing first-rate. too. We
hear from him regular every month.
Why, what brought us up to town
to-day was to get draft cashed that
he sent his mother for a birthday
present. Three hundred dollars
five dollars for every year that's
what Joe wrote. Mothers just co."
Inc young man took Off his hat
to the old lady.
"I wish you many more birthdays,
madam" he said, land trust that
each will be as pleasantly remem-
bered."
The old lady smilingly thanked
him.
DO you know what mother said 2"
asked the old man with a sly twinkle
in his eye.
Why, no; what was it?"
" Mother said, Let's speak to
that young mamie seems so much
like Joe.'"
And the young man walked away,
feeling that he might journey long
and far and not receive so high a
compliment.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-09-16

A SwIFT-RUNNING SPIDER.-As
rule spiders are quite harmless to
man, but one or two foreign species
are capable of doing mischief. The
great, hairy spider of the South
American pampas, for instance, has
long, black, sickle.shaped jaws, which
infiict severe wounds, ard the effects
of the poison are sometimes felt for
many years after the bite is given.
But an even more Objectionable spi-
der Is found on the same pampas.
1t is very large, very active, and of
extraordinary bad temper. 1t not
only resents any intrusion upon its
domain, but objects even to any one
looking over the hedge. Men on
horseback who ventured to approach
within ten feet of It have been pur-
sued for thirty yards, the spider keep.
ing up with a trotting horse. This
irritable individual is called "the
king of spiders"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-09-16

AN eloquent but short-sighted
Aberdonian divine recently occu-
pied the pulpit in rural parish in
Scotland. AS only one person at
tended the service, the minister felt
called on to apologize for the length
Of his discourse, but as the congre-
cation unanimously signified its ap-
proval of his preaching, the minister
continued with renewed vigor and
prolixity. The preachers feelings
may pc imagined when he learned
that the solitary listener consisted of
his driver, who had been engaged by
the hour.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-09-16

" DERE seems ter be "A good deal
of talk about de needs OF de farmer"
said Piodding Pete. " Seems ter
me like de farmers gittin' or ter
bile lot er 'tention desc days."
" Yes" replied Meandering Mike,
can wot ever de farmer wants, Pm
agiu." Wot fur ?" "Wot fur ?
Amt ye got no spirit at all ? | don't
believe in harborin' no resentment,
but | never kin fergit dat de farmer
is de man dat goes roun' do country
roads loOkin' fur harvest han's.n
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-09-16

"DO 1 love George?" mused
Clara, softly, "or is it simply a
sisters affection that / feel for"
Just then Bobby burst noisily into
the room, and interrupted her sweet
meditations. "Get out of here, YOU
little brat !" she shouted and seizing
him by the arm, she shot him
through the door. "Ah, no." she
sighed, as she resumed her inter-
rupted train of thought "my love
for George is not sisters love. 1t
is something sweeter, purer, higher,
and hOlier.D
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-09-16

The bachelor who had boarded at
the same hotel for twenty years was
perturbed when the thoughtless
headwaiter set couple on their
bridal trip opposite him at the table.
" There is no marrying in heaven, |
am happy to say" he said to no one
in particular. Well, don't care"
said the blushing bride. "There is
heaven in marriage, anyway. Isn't
there, dearie?" she continued, turn
ing toward her accomplice and the
bachelor boarder went down stairs
and quarreled with the clerk.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-09-16

He EXPLAINED HIS ABSENCE.-
" Why were you not at the banquet
last night? We had great time"
Hadn't dress suit" What has
become of the one you used to
have?" "The fact is, 1 never had
one. A fellow who lived out at
Shot Hill, where l did. used to lend
me his" "And he was using it ?"
" Well, the son of gun died q
month ago and they buried him in it.
l wanted awfully to be with you, but
didn't think it would look we'll if |
dug him up"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-09-16
NUMBER II.

INSTINCT OF A BABY BEAVER
Every animal inhGrits the power of
doing certain things without being
taught-that is to say, they hayo
what is called instinct. A gentleman
refused to believe in this instinct, so
to convince him, Canadian friend
bought baby beaver from hunter,
and sent it to the gentleman.
The little beaver became a great
pet in the house, but gave no sign of
wanting to build a dam until one
day leaky pail of water was put on
the floor of the back kitchen.
Though but baby, the instinct
now awoke in the beaver. The in
slant he saw the water OOzing out of
the pail he SCampered into the ward.
brought in chip, and began build.
ing his dam.
The gentleman was called, and
watched the little fellow, very much
astonished by all he saw. He gave
orders to have it left where it was.
and the industrious beaver kept at his
work four weeks, when he had built
solid dam all around the pail.
--------- -
IN the good old times a Persian
girl who owned little prOperty-a
hut or fishing boat-was thereby
legally authorized to pick out "A hus.
band herself. If she wished to COM
mence her hunt for a husband, she
would hang up her blue apron in
front of the door of her house, and
post herself behind it. The young
men of the village would then pass
by the apron one by one dressed up
in their best Sunday clothes. As
soon as the right one appeared, the
girl would rush out, throw her arms
around his neck, and within three
weeks there was wedding.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-09-16

- MY DEAR" asked a grocer of his
wife, do you think it is true that
man wants but little here below p 1"
"That sometimes depends whether
he has to pay cash down for it or
not. 1T you trust some mon, they'll
take all they can get."
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-09-16

1.-THE funeral was elegant" wrote
the waiting maid of lady, whose
husband had just been buried, to her
sweetheart was dressed i'm black
silk, the flowers were lovely, and
mistress wept like born angel"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-09-16

BELIEVE he had two sons one
of them was lost at sea, and the
other became Vice President OF the
United States" "And, of course,
neither of them was heard of after
ward ?D
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-09-16

THE man who earns one dollar
and spends two, and the man who
earns two and spends one, stands on
either side of the hair-line between
heedlessness and discretion, between
ruin and safety.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-09-16

What is the cOmpo-
sition of Roquefort cheese? Upton
-Roquefori cheese is not a compo-
sition it's decomposition.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-09-16

T." WOULD you please help me ?"
said the poor beggar to the pedes-
trian. 81 have a wife and five chill
dren at home, and an installment to
pay on my bicycle tomorrow"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-09-16

You told me this horse had won
half a dozen matches against some of
the best horses in the country. He
can't trOt q mile in six minutes to
save him." at was in blowing
matches that he took the prizes, sir.U
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-09-16

If any one speak i'll of thee, con-
slider whether he hath truth on his
side; and if so, reform thyself, that
his censures may not effect thee.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-09-16

THE diligent fostering Of q candid
habit of mind, even in trifles, is a
matter of high moment both to
character and opinion.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-09-16

Is there no way to bring home a
wandering sheep but by worrying
him to death.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-09-16

HE'S the most modest man ever
knew" Yes, he won't even tell
the naked truth"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-09-16

IN business three things are neces-
sary-knowledge, temper and time.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-09-16

THE youth who starts out by be-
ing afraid to speak what he thinks
will usually end by being afraid to
think what he wishes.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-09-16

ONE part Of knowledge consists i'm
being ignorant of such things as are
not worthy of being known.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-09-16

WHEN a man is tempted to do a
tempting thing, he can find hun
dred ingenious reasons for gratifying
his liking.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-09-16

THERE is no open door to the tenn
pie of success. Every one makes
his own door, which closes behind
him to all others.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-09-16

LIFE is not so short but there is
always time for courtesy.
The evening times., 1897-02-03

Dallas. Tex, Feb. 3.-Dan A. Stuart
departed for Nevada on the 10 O'Clock
Missouri. Kansas and Texas train last
night He said: Everything seems to
be going on all right for the Corbctt-Fitz-
simmons match. | expect the principals
to be on their training grounds within
the next ten days The seat of information
for the public will a few days bc trans
ferred to Nevada.
There are minor details to arrange,
which cannot speak decidedly on until
reach the scene of action. | received a
telegram tonight from Mr.. Wheelock, at
san Francisco. sa wing that the Southern
Pacific had agreed to Join connecting lines
in putting on low rate tickets, good for
thirty davs. Exact figures Will he an
nounced in few days. The rate will
probablv co into effect about March L.
Il have a man in the East and another
in the West working on a match in which
l expect Peter Maher to appear as one OF
the principals l believe the match VIII
be made If it should not be. however,
I SHALL probably make m offer for finish
contest between Dixon and Erne. These
men would make an interesting battle
for the puhlic. and are both in prime con-
dition"