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The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-12-08
a Misht.

She-Why didn't your friend, Dasha-
way, come to the whist partyf
Hell believe he had some difficulty
about getting his dress suit.
She-Why, didn't his tailor send IL in
time?
He-0h, that wasn't it. There didn't
happen to be one in the place that would
fit him. Clothier and Furnisher.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-12-08

The Duke OIL Westminster has again
this year given to6the Chester infirmary
the sum Of 81 500, being the proceeds Of
the shillings charged upon visitors for
admission to Eaton hall and gardens.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-12-08

A veteran soldier is relating the story OF
his campaigns: Ton that terrible day we
lost our brave captain, whose head was
carried OF by cannon ball. His last
words were, Bury me where l fell. I'll
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-12-08

Miss Maggie Donger, of Shelbyville,
Ind, began unique course Of treatment
for consumption last week. Under the
advice Of her doctor she uses diet made
mp exclusiyely Of young dog flesh.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-12-08

In the pockets Of clothing discarded by
. burglar at Charlottesville, Ind, was
found TRANSLATION from CsBsar's Com
mentaries and an example in algebra, in
,dicating that the night prcwler was q
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-12-08
The skeleton i'm His closet.

Briggs (at the club Who was that man
who just bowed to your
Griggs-Will you promise not to repeat
iti
Briggs Why, certainly, IL YOU wish It.
Griggs-Tha man is my father. New
York Truth.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-12-08
81
: PATRIoT

should read a good newspaper In the selec-
ton Of a newspaper many considerations should
govern. First, it should be one that endeavors
to give all the news without prejudice. 1t
should be neatly printed on good paper. It
should be ndependent-in favor of all that Is
good, upright, clean. Such newspaper is
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-10-06

most Tremendous battle ever fought, the
bridge down, the river incarnadined, the
street choked with the wounded. the
fields for miles around sirewn with a
dead soldiery from whom all traces OF
humanity had been dashed out, there
met in tie public square of that city of
l.eipsic the allied conquerors, and kings
who had gained the vlctory-tho King
of Prussia, the Emperor of RUSSIA. the
Crown Prince of Swedeu--folIowed by
The chiefs of their armies. With drawn
swords these monarchs saluted each
other and cheered for the continental
victory they had together gained. His
tory has made the scene memorable.
Greater and more thrilling will be the
spectacle when tho world is all conquer
ed for the truth and in front of the palace
OF heaven the kings and conquerors of
all the allied powers of Christian useful
ness shall salute each other, and recount
the struggles by which they gained the
triumph, and then hand over their
swords 20 him who ls the Chief of the
conquerOrs, crying: Thine, oh Christ.
ID the Kingdom; lake the crown of VIC
tory; the crown of dominion; the crown
OF grace; the crown of glory" "On his
head were many CROWNS"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-10-06
The Ohio aInpatgn,
COLUMBUS, Ohio, September

COLUMBUS, Ohio, September 22.-
Representative Roger q. Mills, of
Texas, addressed about five thousand
Columbus voters tonight There was
quite a number of republicans in the
audience, and the closest attention was
given to the speaker during the entire
two hours of his address.
The Thurman aud Jackson clubs es.
corted Mr.. Mills from the Governors
residence and made fine appearance.
me speaker was introduced by Gov
ernor Campbell, who was at his best,
and was warmly greeted 10y all present.
Since the opening of the democratic
campaign last week there has been "a
wonderful bracing up Of the people,
and Governor Campbell is now re-
garded quite as favorably in the pools
as the Little Major," who was a
prime favorlte at odds ten days ago
The democrats are now bringing some
OF their strongest and ablest speakers
into the state, and from now until the
close OF the contest the republicans
will be forced to fight every inch of
ground for the right of way.
Chairman Neal, together with the
rest OF the state campaign committee,
IS giving the closrst attention to ali
The minor details of the work, ana it is
the small matters and the quiet vote
that Will figure largely in the summing
up or the result Oh the night of the
election
Commencing October 6, Congress-
man Springer, OF illinois. will devote
nearly all of his time to the Ohio cam.
paign until the election.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-10-06
Twelve FIremen CrushetI.

MINNEApoLIs. M Mimi, Sept. %. AT
2:3O this aftern oon fire broke out in the
live-story frame building of Moore <
Co.'S machine shops, located on Tenth
avenue, South and Third streets and in
few minutes the building was envel.
oped in flames. Half an hour later Il
terrific explosion took place, and the
flames shot high above the top story
Twenty employees in the third story bad
q very narrow escape, harely reaching
the stair in time to descend to the
ground. The flames were communlca-
ted to the elevator, and the immense
structure seemed to burn like tinder
At 3:2O p. IN. the walls of the elevator
fell with a tremendous crash. Twelve
flremen were on ladders against the
wall, and all were precipitated into the
debris. All were rescued alive, but
nine were seriously and three fatally
hurt
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-10-06
Congress OF Farmers.

COLUMBIA, ). c., Sept. 2l.-The gcy-
ernor has received communication
from Is. +. Clayton. secretary of the Ma.
tlonal Farmers congress of the United
States, stating that the eleventh annual
session will convene ut Sedalia, Missou-
ri. Nov. 10 next. 1t is composed of two
delegates and alternates at large from
each state and one delegate and alter
nate from each congressional district.
The governor is asked to appoint dele
gates for two years and to name one or
more good men to be placed on the
programme. The governor has made
the following APPOINTMENTS
state at large-E. II. Stackhouse,
Marion; Jos. l. Keitt, Sondley's; Alter
mates, ID. X. Norris, Hickory Fiat; w.
ID. Evans, Marlboro.
First District-E. II. Walter, Orange
burg; II. j. Seibles, Sandy Run.
Second District-F. NJ. Iamberg
Bamberg; Harry Hammond, Beech
Island.
Third District--John II Blake, Abbe.
vile; ID. II. Russell, Anderson.
Fourt District-II. B. Buist, CIR, en-.
vile; Il. q. Duncan, Union.
Filth District-W. N. Elder, Guth-
rieyille; IIayne McMeekin, Winnsboro.
Sixth District-J. Il. Durham, Pow
ellsyille; Lucus Mcintosh, Darlington.
Seventh District-John j. Dargan,
Sumteri D., Ii. Detvens, Georgetown.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-10-06
Incsntliary Miller.

CHICAGO, Sept. 22..--E Emanci patton
day was celebrated today by the colored
people with mass meeting and picnic
at Osgood grove. Thomas T.. Miller, of
beaufort county, South Carolina, was
the orator of the day. He eulogized
Abraham Lincoln. and speaking of the
south said: "The new South is fact
The child, Is however, ill-formed. It's
blood Is tainted; 1t is strong, but lacks
endurance. 1t is as much your duty to.
day to assist the nation i'm training and
developing this partly spoiled youth
as 1T was your duty late in the littles to
educate through your patron saint, the
nation up to the point of the Gmanci.
patton or the slave and the presrrva-
tiOL of the Union. Omit il, and the
work will have to be done over again
In the same way as it was finished at
AppOmattOx"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-10-06
The Kentucky Alliance Divided.

LoUIsvILLE, Ky, Sept. 25.-Phe Far
mers' Home Journal, for nearly Il year
the Official organ OF the Farmers Aili-
ance In this State, has given up its CON
nection with that organization. The
reason assigned Is that tho Alliance
wishes to go into politics There are
two factions in the Alliance in Ken
lucky upon this question of joining the
Peoples Party, and at the State meeting
at Elizabethtown on November 10
there will be "a sharp contest between
the two for the election of State officers
who are opposed to political action by
the Alliance.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-10-06
SHARP EARTHQUAKE IN THE WEST,
81. Louis and other Cities Severely
Shaken.


Shaken.
ST. Louis, Sept. 26.-At 1O:45 y. III.
three almost continuous vibrations of an
earthquake, oscillating from East to
West, were distinctly felt here. Rui,d,
ings facing the North and South were
visibly affected by the shock. Watch
men in several of the tall buildings say
they became alarmed and made ali haste
to reach the ground. AT the Star Say
lngS the compositOrS, who occupy the
fifth floor, left their cases, and rushed
panlc-stricken down the stairways and
into the streets. At the opera house the
audience rose as Ii to rush from the
house, but only Il few left. Throughout
the whole city the police report that the
people rushed from their homes in great
alarm, III scant attire. No damage to
buildings has. as yet, been reported.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Sept. ga dis
tinct shock of earthquake was felt here
ABOUT 1850 tonight, lasting six seconds.
windows ratified, chandeliers swayed
ana many persons we're nauseated by
the undulatloHs. The movement an
peared to be from north TO sc nth.
VINCENNES, Ind, Sept. pa yery
perceptlble shock Of earthquake was felt
here at III o'clock tonight, lasting near
ly thirty seconds and arouslng people
from their slumber. The shock was also
felt at Olney, Washington and various
other places In this vicinity.
ST. LOUIS, Sept ga special from
NokOmls, LII. says an earthquake shock
was felt there at 1854, and was OF forty
seconds duration.
Another dispatch from Mascoatahills
states that three shocks were felt there
ut 1858 p. m.
Mr.. VERsoN, ILL.,, Sept. 90 An earth
quake shock was felt here at 1850 D. M.
lasting ten seconds. Many cnimneys
were shaken down and thrown on the
roofs of residences. The ceiling and
side Of the Methodist church were badly
damaged.
CHICAGO, Sept. 26.-Dispatches from
jacksonville, Springfield, .Du Ouoin,
Greenville and Selbyville, III, state
that the shock of earthquake was felt
there tonight. 1t lasted about thirty
seconds. No damage was done to pro.
perty.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-10-06

BERLIN, Sept. %. Professor VIM
schied, Of Leipsic, who belongs to one
or the most noted Catholic families OF
that city, has announced his conversion
to Professionalism, coupled with the
state nent that the professor attributes
the change in his religious views to his
disbelief in the authenticity Of the gar
ment known as the Holy Coat, which
is now on exhibition in the cathedral
at TrevcS, and his conscientious scru.
pies against supporting church that
would lend It's sanction to such an ex
hibition,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-10-06
Horrors of Railroad wreck.

LONDON, September 25.--A dispatch
to the Standard from San Sebastian
says that 1t Is reported that Seymour
Lucas and Maurice Long, the latter
British vice consul at Malaga, were
killed in the railroad collision between
burgos and San Sebastian. Several en-
tire families perished, including the
Judge of Victoria with his wife and
daughter. Some EPglish tourists were
also killed. Most G2 the passengers
were asleep at the time of the collision
Twenty were killed and twenty-three
injured, four of whom have since died
were ex xtricated from the debris. Many
children were killed. When the Queen
received the news of the disaster she
stopped the fetes in honor of her
daughters birthday and requested the
minister OF justice TO send her ell the
details.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-10-06
Weekly Cotton Siatistics.

LIVERPOOL, Sept. "a The following
are the weekly statistics: Total sales
OF the week 1900 bales, American 80,
600. Trade takings, including forward
ed from shipside 5000; actual export
5000; total import 10000. American d.
700. Total stock III 900. American 5lG,-
600. Total afloat 10000, American So
600. Spectators 1000; exporters took
26OO
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-10-06
Cannibalis,n iu Russia,

LONDON. Sept. 2G.-The horrible
story of Cannibalism among the Rus.
sian peasantry is more than confirmed,
for in some Of the afflicted provinces it
is said that starving families, giving up
all hope of rescue, are prolonging life by
dcyOuring their helpless infants.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-10-06
Fist Fight. on tho rIoor.

CLEVELAND, Sept. 2G.-The Repub-
lican county convention to-day was one
of the most turbulent in the history OF
the party in this county. The delegates
quarreled on the floor, and two fist fights
added excitement TO the proceedings.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-10-06
Four Americana Murdered,

PANAMA, Sept. 25.-Advices from
Ieru report the murder Of four AMER
can explorers on the river Maranon
They we're Californians prospecting tor
gold. The party consisted of five, but
one, owing to illness, had to return
The others were murdered in cold blood
by the natives, who mist0ok them for
ecclesiastical emissaries and spies. =.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-10-06
TIE SAVIO UR is WITH US.
Or. TALMAGe BREACHES ON THE
CONTINUED MISSION OF CHRIST.

tiOHipg of tho Ducturs in tho Temple
The TemptatiUn, B+trayaI. Crucifxtun
and MissIon ut T'O-tlaY.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-10-06
FAMISHING MILLIONS.
P:ASAN RS RISE UP IN DESPAIR AND
DESPOlL THE GRANARIES.

Troops OF Peasants CRYING and Hnwlinr
for Bread- Children Submitted to Con-
tagious Diseases to Says them from
Death by Hunger.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-10-06

ST PETERSBURG, Sept. 3O.-Ex-
tremely unfavorable reports are received
Lcre regarding crop prospects through
out the Empire. Six provinces reports
a probable failure OF crops, while in sev.
erol others they will be much below the
average. Moscow adviccs say that q
destructive worm has made Its appear
ance in that province. Unless these
accounts are exaggerated there is every
probability of a return oil famine next
year.
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1891-07-13

Qebalt tpetoen iou. Wtan erpartet. baB in
bieier reren Sabrifanla9e itber Elm Saule1o
9lrbeiter 8ei6dftigung ftnoen tperoen.
- 8or pierunostpanatgS Sab
r n tpurbe bier WfeiIen tpeitltd bon 8arts
in SIItnotsS S. g. Gaibermoroet.
9lls Die nermutbli6en M0rber tpuroen
8ruce 9tap unb 6. 8. 8errp berbattet,
ipdter aber bon auer S6ulb freigelprohen.
YerrD's 8ruber 8anOeDer bagegen per-
i6tpanb ipurlos aus Der @egeno ulto lentte
baOur9 ben GerDadt Der Geriibutg oes
Morbes auf fi6. SEPT 1T Elm Srtef in
Starts eingetrOffen, ben 6. W; gerrq an!
20. Stunt 1890 in 2auar in Wltliourt aut
benz Sterbebette gei6rte6en bat tportr1
ct ith our @rmpr6ung bes Galb befennt
un6 ieiuen &ruOer BOZ aQer uno 1eoer
Mttidulb freiipridt. llebrigsns bebGuptet
ct ben W1oro i'm Stan6e Der gtotbtpebr be-
gangen Su baben, neil Sab I'M 8egrItt 9ez
ipeien JET, thm nit einem &nIttel ben S9az
bel etn3ui9Ia9en.
Quslano.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-04-07
Cushroc Orange.

Although last Wednesday was "April
fools day." those who attended the all
day session of Cushnoc Grange on April
LIST, anticipating good time, were not
among those who were fooled" The
day was fine, the attendance good. The
I'd and 4th degrees were conferred upon
two candidates, after which all present
filed to the dining-room, and there
relieved the well filed table OF
its luxurious burden. The afternoon
was devoted to literary exercises,
among the productions deserving special
mention was a paper. edited and read
by Past Lecturer Emma F. Smiley
guitar solos. by Miss Alice M. Halves,
and Miss Mabel Forrest; violin and
guitar solo, by Miss Alice Halves and
Miss Gertrude Forrest. Entertaining
and instructive remarks were made
by Worthy Master Yeaton of
Capital Grange, after which the
following question was discussed
Resolved that the Holstein COW is more
profitable for the farmers of the town
of Vassalboro to keep than the Jersey
cow" After an animated discussion the
Jersey" carried the day. The disputants
were Ira J. Robbins and Samuel Mitchell
on the affirmative, Wallace S. Weeks
and Isaiah Halves. negative. That Cush-
noe Grange made a wise selection of
officers for the present year is evident
from the prosperous condition of the
grange. 1t is expected there will be
another day session in the near future.
RIVERSIDE, April 6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-04-07

one of the recent census bulletins
gives some very interesting statistics
relative to the marble quarrying indus
try OF the United States. one feature
OF the report which viii strike the reader
is the relative scarcity of quarrles of
good marble. This stone Is a product of
only II OF the II states, and Of these Yer
mont has yielded more Ia value than all
the other eleven The total value of the
marble product Of the United States for
1sSD was ~ 40, though these fig
ures represent, In most eases, the value
Of the rough stone. OF course, the
value Ia greatly increased by the time the
stone reaches the consumer in finished
form, OF this product Vermont fur
nishes s7,l6a,5 $50, or about two thirds
OF the whole amount; Tennessee,
SIZE, 49,; New York. 1854 1877, Geor.
gia, sl96,250; Maryland, $3.50, Sic
California, 49, ,o30, and other states
and territories, sl2l,s5O. The supe-
itpittY VI 'ftth"ut tbtInte IN llatCAbeu
by the fact that, although New
York produced rather more cubic feet
Of marble than Vermont, the value OF
the latter's product was more than six
times as great. Il should, perhaps, be
said that all this difference is not due to
quality, but partly to the greater amount
of work put upon the stone by the Yer
mont quarrymen before 1t is sent to mar
ket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-04-07

The article of Hon. Edward wiggiu
which appears in today's issue Of the
Journal will command wide Rtteation
and be closely read In every section Of
Aroostook county and generally through,
out the State. He reasons out 10 a
demonstration that the people Of the
county can actually save money by TAX
ing the $500, 900 of preferred stock
towards the building OF the road, even
II it was a gift to the company, and
they got nothing back, over not
having the road or being situat-
cd az they are now In regard to
transportation. An actual saving to the
county each year in freight on the pres
eut basis OF business, OF over s200,0 900,
which is Eight times the amount Of the
Interest upon the $500 900 in case II
was given outright, ia most
convincing showing, and one which
must have great influence with
the voters when the day comes for
action. W. expect great uprising of
the people Of Aroostook on April 20. and
vote which will be overwhelmingly IL
favor of this grand enterprise. Now Is
Arocstook's opportunity and it must not
be allowed to pass fruitless.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-04-07
Lumbsripg Prospects on Psnobscot
Watss

Comparatively few numbering erexs are
left in the woods At the present time, as the
pss. week has seen many OF them
break camp. About all that csn be essiiy
done has been accomplished. and the logs
have been hauled 20 convenient places 20
that they may be ia readiness for the drive.
The driving crews are row being made
up, and the Fl tsi signs Of the departure Of
the ice FROM the ssresms. rivers and lakes,
will start the drivers of to the scene of
operations. Last weeks spowstorm sx-
tended TO the numbering regions, but it WAS
NOS reeded or desired, as it only added to
the soft Stow already piled high there.
Some of the crews have had considerable
difficulty in coming out Of the woods, on
account Of tie bad travelling, which has
prevailed for some time. The tote roads
in many places have been impossible for
horses at times. and the exodus had to be
delayed until such time rs they got into
better condition. A recent spell of colder
weather was helpful, and il WAS taken
advantage Of to finish up the remaining
work in the forests. or TO depart for civil
i,ed rerinns
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-04-07
Monument to Audubon.

Ns,ursiists sni others hare started a
movement for the erection of 4 monument
over the grave Of Audubon, the first writer
of authority ard reputation upon the sub
jeet Of natural history in this country,
whose grave in New York City is At
presen. unmarked by even head
stone. Scientists Of ;ha country
hsve applied to the public for contributions
Ia order to raise $40, COO. which will he
Eeeeded for the purpose Of erecting a
proper monument 10 Auduben's memory.
DIR. Thomas Eggles,on Of Columbia Col
lese is the chairman of the committee. ard
8 movement has been made amoug the
various societies interested in the pro-
lection Of game to lead their ass ST.
sncs. Robert B Roosevelt, president Of
the New York Association. has eommuni-
csted with sill the other societies, and has
offered 10 receive contributions from them.
Several ;housaad dollars have slrsady been
subscribed, and there cugh. to be no
difficulty in speedily raising the required
sum among the game associations ard
natural b story societies of the COUNTRY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-04-07

FOR BOTTOM :
Three trips per week commencing
April eth.
Stmr. "DELLA COLLINS"
will leave AUGUSTA Ut I r.
~ 0AkENRM.; HALL0wKLL Ut 80,
connecting with the new
- Z and eleRapt Steamer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-04-07
commenda,iou. Of Mr.. Bl.ips's Course.

'James g. Biaine's personal popular
ity,' says tho Evening Traveller, 'has
already leaped over all political barriers,
and the enthusiasm of the street satur.
day was as great among Democrats as
Republicans. 1t Is more and more ap.
parent that he is devoting himself 10
business. to the business of serving the
country, as no other man living could
serve 1t. There has been no such secre-
tarv Of state since Daniel Webster, and
the country will be fortunate IL there is
his equal In another half century" This
Is discriminating praise of the highest
order; but Ii comedies with the opinion
Of the press aud congressman OF ali
shades Of political faith. who are loud
in prsise of his recent action on the
Italian Incident, II is worth while to
reproduce some of these expressions,
and We ask our readers to study them
very carefully. The sources of many
are mugwamptsn or independent. but
they have about them the true ring Of
loyalty to our distinguished secretary OF
state, 1.-THE greatest" says the Traveller,
''since Daniel Webster
Congressman ]. J. BeIdsn: s'Mr
Blaine's brilliant and diplomatic state
inent Of our position is unassailable.
Naturally the masterfui reply to BARON
Faya's note can only elicit unconditional
praise" The New York Stsats-Zeituag.
the leading German-American news
paper In the United States, speaks in
unqualified praise: Mr.. Blaine viii
have little difsiculty by remaining stead,
fast % the dignifed and worthy position
which he assumed in his letter yester.
day-in bringing the gentlemen in Rome
to reason" The Mugwump New York