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The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-25
MIDDLEToWN,s WILD MAN,
Captured Last Evening-He is Jew and
 Probably Insane.

EoUHUIy IIIbfsHHbs
 Middletown, June 24.-The supposed wild man, which rumor had it, caused considerable fright and annoyance to number of women in Portland, was captured tonight by Officer Hayes and taken to the police station here. He is said to be Benjamin Caparalo, a mem- Der of the Jewish colony, and will be examined tomorrow relative to his sanity. The man for several days has been frightening women by unexpected ly appearing from behind bushes or trees and acting most strangely and frequent complaints were also made of his peering into houses It is said that Caparalo has recently become insane through disappointment In love.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-25
CONTEST OYER WOOL.
Senate Spends the Day Wrangling Over a
 Few Schedules.
Washington, June 24.-A stubborn

Washington, June 24.-A stubborn contest over the duties on manufac- tured woolen goods occupied the atten- ton of the senate throughout the day. Many amendments were proposed to reduce the rates, but these were re- jected by decisive majorities. Less than five pages were disposed of dur ing the day During the day MT. Caf- fiery spoke at length against the protec- tive system and severely arraigned those democratic senators who had vot- ed for duty on wools.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-25
Tornado in London,

London, June 24.-During the jubilee celebration to-day at Wombley park, a favorite London resort, tornado struck the place and tore down several buildings. There was a panic among the nine hundred children and others taking part in the festivities. Several were injured during the rush for shell ter
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-25
Explosion of Molten Metal.

Pittsburg, June 24.-By an explosion of molten metal at the Duquesnc plant of the Carnegies to-day three men were badly burned, and considerable dam age was done to property. The injured are: George Bauhumer, G. w. Holder man and Elmer Berwick Bauhumer will probably die. The explosion was caused by a tWenty-ton ladle of metal overturning into a pot of water,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-25
PnILo s. BENNETT NAMED.
Gold and Silver Democrats Both Repre-
 scented.

Gold and Silver Democrats Both Repre-
 scented.
 At the last session of the general as- sembly Senator Carl Converse of Staf- ford Springs, Representatives Williams of Salisbury and T. Attwater Barnes of this city and ex-Governor Thomas M. Waller were appointed on a commit tee to investigate the state eXpendi- lures and report to the next general assembly. Power was given them to appoint a fifth member of the commit tee, which was done yesterday at Hart ford Philo $. Bennett of this city was named.
 The silver men take this appointment as recognition of their organization
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-25
ADDICKS DENIES IT.
Says He Has Made No Deal With Stand
 ard Oil Company,

Wilmington, Del, June 24.-Mr J. Ed wards Addicks when seen tonight at his home at Clayton denied that he had attended any meeting or confer ence yesterday at New York, as stated in the Boston dispatch announcing that the Standard Oil company at this meeting gained control of the Bay State Gas company. He says that he knows nothing about any $2,0O0,000 to be re- funded by him, as stated in the dis patch. He declined to further discuss the matter.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-25
RATCLIFFE HICKS SATISFIED.
Though His Wife's Charges Are Untrue
 He Says, Ho Prefers Separation.

He says, he Ireters scparhti"h'
 New York, June 24.-Ratcliffe Hicks, the president of the Garfield Rubber company, and a prominent politician, has returned from California, where he has been for several months. MT. Hicks married Mrs. Isabelle Wormer of Chicago two years ago. They lived together for two months and then sepa- rated A year ago Mrs. Hicks began suit for divorce, alleging cruelty and assertion. MT. Hicks allowed the case to go by default, and Mrs. Hicks re- ceived the divorce and alimony. The amount she received was $10,000 and not $50,000 as reported
 MT. Hicks is well satisfied with the result of the suit and says that While the charges against him were untrue he preferred separation.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-25
Asleep on the Tracks.

Hartford, June 24.-Michael Deegan was run over by trolley car in South Windsor late tonight. He was drunk and asleep on the tracks. His left leg will be amputated above the knee, and 1t is doubtful if he recovers. Deegan is fifty years old and it is believed that he lives in South Windsor.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-25
10000 CONFEDERATES TN LINE.
The Biggest Demonstration in the History
 of the Orgnnization.

Nashville, Tenn, June 24.-The pa- rade of the United Confederate veterans in which more than 10000 veterans took part, was the largest In the history of the organization and one of the greatest pageants ever seen in this city. General w. H. Jackson was the chief marshal The stars and stripes and the confederate flag were conspic- uous in the long line that reached from the public square to the Tennessee cen- tennial exposition gates
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-25
Civil Pension Plan.

Washington, June 24.-Senator Lodge to-day introduced a bill providing for the retirement of government em- ployes and providing a fund for that purpose by withholding ? per cent. of their salaries.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-25
Off for the Boat Racc.

The steamer Richard Peck took about one thousand passengers to New York last night. The majority of them will attend the boat race at Poughkeepsie this afternoon.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-25

Hartford, June 1.-Two horses driven by Judah L. Tracy of Stamford were struck and instantly killed by car on the third rail system this afternoon.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-25
DISCOVERED A CONTINENT
FOUR HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY
 OF AMERICI'S DISCOVERY.

Day Remembered by Historical Society," Interesting Paper on John Cabot, Who First Discovered the Mainland, by Pro- lessor Bourne-His Relation to Columbus Early English Voyages.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-07-15

TIE WORLDS BIGGEST FARM
Referring to the inquiry, Where
is tho biggest farm in this country
and what are its dimensions ?" the
Atlanta Constitution says:
The largest farm in this country
and probably in tho world, is situa-
ted in the southwestern part of Lou
isiana. II extends 100 miles north
and south, and 25 miles east and
west. 1t was purchased in 1888 by
syndicate of Nothern capitalists,
by whom it is still operated. At the
time of it's purchase its 100000
acres was vast pasture for cattle be-
longing to few dealers in that
country. Now it is divided into pas
turo stations or ranches, existing
every six miles. The fencing is
said to have cost about $4,000.
The land is best adapted for rice,
sugar, corn and cotton. a tract,
say half mile wide, is taken and
an engine placed on each side.
The engines are portable and operate
cable attached to four plows. BY
this arrangement thirty acres are
gone over in a day with the labor of
only three men. There is not single
draught horse on the entire place, if
we except those used by the herders
of cattle, Of which there are 10000
head on the place. The Southern
Pacific Railway runs for thirty-six
miles through the farm. The com.
pany has three steamboats, operating
on the estate, of which 800 miles arc
navigable. 1t has also an icehouse
bank, shipyard and rice mills"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-07-15
POETRY.
THEPARTNERS OF POVERTY FLAT

lhere was Molly, who started with M,
,, On capital shockingly small
iielen came, we divided by three
Ana ny four with the coming of PouI
we nave hopes, rs what mortal has NOT
vi delights to be finally won:
" re expecting to better our lot. ~
AS so many 4 mortal has done.
we have youth, of all riches the best
w have love and arc grateful for that
eC were humanity hoping to test
something finer than Poverty Flat.
III we were not, the sense of the age
Would accuse us of tagging behind
80 m writing this whimsical page
10 assure you we bear it in mind.
ca, we re trying-though oft we forget
10 remember the duty of man
is to tram with the dressest set
Ana TO catch every dollar he can.
but withal, when the days in the bud
And the Odor of springs in the air.
There s spirit of bliss i'm the blood.
And our world is exceedingly fair.
In the street it is restful and still
Ere the rattle of traffic begins
lis the time when the masterful will
is asleep and at peace with it's sins.
From the view in the highway I turn
TO the sight Of my babies asleep.
They have many lesson TO learn,
They have many duty to keep.
AS write, the miraculous sun
has arisen from out of the seas:
lis an omen of victory won
by the grace of high fortunes DEGREES.
1t is well with to-day we are glad
For the mercies past seasons bepat :.
though tomorrow may prove to be sad ,
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-07-15

OLD Dicky s. was a very wealthy
but worry illiterate East India NOR
chant, and member Of the Oriental
Club of London. One day, Dicky
took a pair of compasses and set
about examining large map of
India, the margin of which was
illustrated with drawings of the wild
and domestic animals of the country.
Suddenly Dicky dropped the COM
passes in amaZement. /" 1t can't he
it hain't In the horder of natur that
it should be! Impossible ridicu-
lous !" Why, Dicky, what's the
matter? ?" Wops the matter? Wy,
this Bengal tiger is ninety miles
longw Dicky had measured the
tiger by the scale Of the map.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-07-15

OUTWITTED BY PAT.-Not long
ago DR.. Nansen, the great explorer,
came across an Irishman who de-
clared that he had travelled farther
north than anybody.
What nonsense ~ exclaimed
the doctor getting angry. why,
sir, do you know l calculate to have
travelled as far as any human being can
possibly get ?''
But still the Irishman persisted, !,
and went on to say:
Now listen to this: How do Je
know that ye've travelled as far an y
human being can get?"
Because" replied the doctor, I"
came toa huge wall of ice that no one
could get around, and which no one
on earth mad ever discovered be.
fore"
What did ye do then?"
Well, | cOnversed with my stat
Of men on the subject"
Ah, yes, begorrav exclaimed
the lriseman, "Oi heard ye; Oh wa.
th' other side o. the wall !"
And he walked away in triumph
leaving the doctor outwitted.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-07-15
NUMBER 8.

A DOG STORY.-Two senators were
telling tall stories about their dogs.
Outlying each other, the dog tales
Southern member of the house broke
in:
"You think those things are mar
velous, do you? l can tell you
something about pointer that beats
them all to pieces. Several Of us
fellows were out cunning. Suddenly,
in the midst of a lonely country road,
my pointer stood stock still. There
was no evidence Of game. There
was no one on the road but an old
country farmer standing stock still,
too, gazing at US. A moment later
we found that the farmers name was
PARTRIDGE"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-07-15

a COLoRED PARsoN ON JOSHUA.
-" Yes my breddern," said the col
ored exhorter, "Joshua wus q colo
mel in de army, an he wus a-fightin'
one er de bigges' battles of his life
when he seelde sun haulin' up de xiv
yer en- gwine ter bed. So he holler
out:
Stan still dar, l tell you, tell /
dun whup dis hear battle!
But de sun was gittin' powerful
sleepy, en- so he up en- say:
Look heah, Brer Joshua, III
make you sweat fer dis You know
L done my days work, en- | am tired
out. done git home en- gwine ter
my rest.
Stan still, tell youv Dat what
Joshua say. / done bet ten dollars
gwine ter whup de Sight, en- Of nigh,
overtake me Pm gone chicken
kase kerosene's one dollar quart, er
hits ten miles ter de nex' grocery
De sun he sorry for Joshua en- sc
he STAN still tell Joshua kill out al
he enemies en- pocket de gate re
ceipts."
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-07-15

a YOUNG man entered fashiona-
BILE church, and finding no ushers,
took seat. a pompous man pres
emily came in and took the same pew.
After fidgeting about nervously the
pompous person took out a card, i,
wrote on it, and handed it to the
young man, who read: "Do you
know that pay $500 for this pew ?''
The young man handed the card
back with this legend: "It's not
worth it.n
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-07-15

HUsBAND-It seems to me that
you come to the Office good deal
more than there is any necessity for.
Wife, cannot help it, dear your
manners at the Office are 30 much
nicer than they are at home, that l
like to stay at the Office and enjoy
the contrast.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-07-15

LORD COCKBURN, after a long
stroll, sat down on II hillside beside
shepherd, and observed thatthe sheep
selected the coolest situation for ly-
ing down. Mac" said he, CT
think if l were a sheep should cer-
tainly have preferred the other side
of that hill" The shepherd an
swered: "Ay, my lord but, If you
had been a sheep, ye would have
had mair sense
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-07-15

AN old Marquesan chief, on being
told by missionary that in heaven
there was no war, nor hunger or
thirst. nor sickness or death, replied,
"That will be good place for cow
ards, and lazy folks who are afraid
to fight and too lazy TO climb bread
fruit and cocoanut trees.n
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-07-15

OLD SCORAGE-Does a mans law
full title to his real estate extend up
to the sky as well as down to the
centre of the EARTH"
Undoubtedly.
Old Scorage-Then, as soon as they
get these new airships in running
order, Pm going to put up toll gate
on the patch of sky over my house
and collect from every blamed bal
lOonatic that tresspasses.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-07-15

You no longer recognize Miss
Bartly."
" No, can't afford to-"
"Why not?'
"She's still riding a '96 wheel,
while l have '97 model.n
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-07-15

EVERY column of a newspaper
contains from five thousand to twen-
ty-five thousand separate pieces Of
metal, according to the size of the
paper and type. The displacement
of one of these meaps an error. Is
it any wonder that errors sometimes
occur? Still some people think it is
awful to see mistakes in newspaper.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-07-15

PROFESSOR WIsEACRE-Ladies
and gentlemen, am sorry to an
nounce that the graduating exercises
must be deferred on account of
Grady's goat getting into my Office
and devouring the diplomas.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-07-15

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of our Eng
lish girls are quite expert with the
gun, don't you know. Lady Eva
Wyndham Linn shot six man eating
tigers in India.
American Girl-If they were eat
ing nice men she did just right.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-07-15

Two Irishmen were working in a
quarry, when one of them fell into
deep quarry hole. The other,
alarmed, came to the margin of the
hole and called out: Arrah, Pat,
are ye killed intirely? If ye're
dead, spake." Pat reassured him
!rom the bottom by saying, in an
swer, "No, Tim, Pm not dead, but
Pm spacheless."
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-07-15

EDITORS, as rule, are kind
hearted and liberal. An exchange
tells of a subscriber to a certain pa
paper who died and left fourteen
years. subscription to his paper I'M
paid. The editor appeared at the
grave as the lid was being screwed
down for the last time, and put i'm a
linen duster, thermometer, a palm
leaf fan, and recipe for making
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-07-15

COMMODORE TAYLoR.-Thes school
teacher in a country district near
San Francisco is buxom widow
with an interesting boy. Many
times she explained to her history
class that she had named her son
Perry because of her great admira-
ton for Commodore Perry whom
she considered one of the most
heroic characters in American his
tory.
Among the admirers of the pretty
schoolteacher was Bob Taylor, one
of the trustees, and his attentions to
her had been observed by the school
children.
One day she asked her history
class to name naval hero in the
war of 1872. Not a pupil could name
one.
"Of whom do l think great
deal ?" she asked, by way of refresh
ing the memories Of her pupils.
&" Bob Taylor !" shouted the class
in union.
Ever since Bob Taylor has beer
known as Commodore.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-07-15

"LIGHT," said the minister, "is
the symbol Of truth"
"HOw about the light that lies i'm
woman's eyes," asked the layman.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-07-15

SHE-How do you account for the
enormous increase Of the English
sparroWs in America?
He--They're too ugly to go on
WOmen's hats.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-07-15

AN observant old bachelor says,
u" If you meet a young lady who Is
not very shy, you had better be a
little shy yourself.o
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-07-15

" SAW man to-day who had no
hands play the piano." "That's
nothing! We've got a girl down in
our flat who has no voice and who
sinpSD
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-07-15

JOSH Billings says he knows peo-
pie who are so fond Of argument
that they will stop and dispute with
a guide-board about the distance to
the next town.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-07-15

GOOD STORY ON SENATOR Ell
KINS.-When man comes to Wash
ington direct from his law office, his
bank or his counting room to assume
charge of department of the gov
ernment, he is in danger of acquir-
ing distorted and exaggerated views
Of things, especially during the pc
riOd when his position and RESPONSE
bilities are new to him. Senator
Elkins the other day went in to see a
member of the cabinet who was still
feeling somewhat the novelty of his
surroundings. The senator recon-
mcndcd bright young lawyer for
the position that was about to be
filed. The secretary asked lot of
questions about age and eXuerience,
wrinkled his brow, thought awhile,
and said the candidate wasn't big
ENOUGH for tho place.
But you can't expect to ge, Joe
Choate for 81, 500 II year." argued. tho
senator.
No." said the secretary "thpt is
true. This, however, is a. very i'm
pOrtant position"
lie went on to describe ideal Qualisi-
cations for the appointment. Sen
ator Elkins heard him to tho end,
and then blurted out in his hearty
way:
&" Man alive! You can't expect to
get person like that for a place
like this. Why, such man
wouldn't touch your own job. He
wouldn't have seat i'm the cabinet
He can do better"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-07-15

SELDUM FEDD lat the door)--No,
ma'am, 1 amt beggin'-Tm simply
goin' from house to house, searchin'
fer my affinity.
Mrs. Flint-H'm! What will
your affinity be like?
Seldum Fedd-M Most any sort o.
lookin' lady dat will gimme pie tree
times day will fill de specification
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-07-15

THE world stands by every old
lie till 1t is found untenable, and
opposes every new truth till 1t proves
irresistible.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-07-15

AN AMUSING EPIsODE.--The
members of certain congregation
are still laughing at a recent episode.
Their young PASTORS engagement to
a certain pretty girl named Grace in
the parish had just been announced,
after long time, in which every
other pretty girl had thought that
just possibly she stood a chance Of
being the favored one, for the young
divine, it must he confessed with
sadness, had been rather fiirt. He
is little absent-minded, too, and
when the time came TO give out the
h y mn, he announced placidly :
Hymn 80. 'Oh Happy Day, that
Fixed my Choice ." A smile
dawned on the faces of the young
and giddy, which gradually spread
until it reached even the deacon as
he read on:
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-07-15

He never loses moment" used
to be thought an unqualified COM
pliment. Now wo are not quito so
sure that it says much for the wis
dom of him to whom il is applied.
From many different directions
comes the testimony that too much
activity is loss instead of gain, since
overfatigue poisons the physical sys-
TEN.
An analysis has been made Of the
poison engendered by fatiguo-and
it has been found says the Youths
COn,pd,ion,, to be similar to tho
ancient vegetable poison, Curari, into
which the Indians used to dip their
arrows, and most deadly poison it
was. The poison Of fatigue is of the
same chemical nature, and is as truly
deadly if it is created more rapidly
than the blood can carry it Off.
There is no known antidote for this
poison, and it's dangers beset alike
the pleasure seeker and the worker.
An Italian physician recently eX-
amined twenty-four bicycle riders
after they had ridden thirty-two
miles in two and one-fOurth hours.
IL WAC lOuilu tilhG Ill llcuIly GNcIy Ill
stance the nervous system was so far
affected by fatigue that the hearing
of the cyclists was defective. After
rest of two hours, most Of them
could hear as we'll as ever.
Another practical test was made
upon fifty grammar school children
who were to take part in written
examination of two and one-halt
hours. Before entering upon the
strain which such an examination
must necessarily be, each child was
instructed to lift as much as he could
with the dynamometer. This was
done to test the muscular strength
of eacn pupil before the eXamina.
ton.
After the work in the scho0lroou
was ended the children were agair
told to lift as much as possible in the
same way. 1t was found that with
one or two exceptions, they coult
not lift as much by several pound.
as they had lifted before the cxami
nation.
1t is now demonstrated fact tina
prolonged mental strain will dimin
ish the pulse, produce fullncss anC
heaviness of the head, and bring
about palpitation Of tho heart.
|
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-07-15

A CoMPARIsoN.-" No." said Mr..
Cumrox, pensively, "it isn't the
amount of time that thing takes
that regulates its importance"
What makes you think Of that ?"
inquired his wife.
"Our daughter. When gradua-
ton day comes, it'll only take her
fifteen or twenty minutes to stand
up and inform the public about
The Inconsistencies Of Modern
Thought and the Ultimate Destiny
OF the Human Race but it'll take
her half an hour or more to make up
her mind as to what kind of syrup
! she wants i'm her soda water.n
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-07-15

CRUSHED A RIvAL.-Thaddeus
Stevens was once opposed in debate
by Horace Maynard Of Tennessee.
Maynard was very tall and straight,
and had long black hair which he
wore well down over his coat-collar,
and which gave him somewhat the
appearance Of an Indian. 1t was
even rumored that he had some abo-
riglnal blood in his veins. Maynard
prided himself on his scholarly at
tainments, and at the close of his
address he quoted one or two Latin
verses, Old Thad. replied to May.
nard's argument in his usual Wig
orous manner, and then paused for
few seconds until he had secured
the attention of the entire House
Turning to Maynard, who sat some
distance behind him, he delivered
this parting shot: $50 much fol
the gentleman'S English. AS to his
Choctaw, l do not profess to under
stand it,"