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The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-09-11
COMMITTED SUICIDE.
|SAM'I.. WILLIAMSON HANGS HIMSELF
NEAR SPRING MILLS, IN
THIS COUNTY.


The report reached town late this
afternoon to the effect that Samuel
Williamson had committed suicide
by hanging himself in a barn on
his farm near Spring Mills, North
Mountain. Williamson has not been in
his right mind for some time, and for
the past few months has been confined
in the Insane Asylum at Weston. Last
Monday his brother, JAS. Williamson,
brought him home 70 the farm as Il
was considered that he was harmless
and IN fair way TO recover from his
temporary alteration ofmind. Hehas,
however, acted strangely during the
week and pretty close watchhas been
kept over him.
This morning he left the house and
walked out TO the barn rs was fire.
quently his custom. AS he was gone
much longer than usual one Of his
family went in quest Of him, and was
shocked by finding him suspended from
a beam. He had been hanging less
than half an hour, but life was found
to be extinct when the body was low
cred to the floor.
The man who 50 rashly took his own
life ii quite well-known IN this city
He owned good farm, was in indie
pendent circumstances, and leaves q
good sized family to mourn his unnat-
ural taking oif. 1t is claimed that in
sanity has been hereditary in the fannie
II for some time, and Il Is only about
d year ago that his sister took her own
life by cutting her throat with razor.
The particulars as yet are very meagre
andno arrangement for the funeral
has yet been made.
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GENERALIZATION.

Messrs. VIM. H. Duvall and John S.
Henshaw, energetic and clever young
men of this city, have beth just passed
successful and creditabl6 examinations
in law before our State Supreme Court,
and both admitted to practice. This is
without doubt the highest examination
that can be passed, and generally as 4
rule nothing but true merit wins. Both
were students with the well-known law
firm Of Messrs. Faulkner 4 Ingles,
who deserve credit for the services
they rendered. Mr.. Duvall will locate
at another point, and Mr.. Henshaw
will remain with above firm for awhile.
The WORLD extends congratulations
and wishes both abundant success.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-09-11

A Cumberland hoy orow,ne At the
Rate Of Half an Inch Month.
lspeclai 10 THr wonInl

CUMBERLAND, Nh, Sept 1l.--Alle-
ghany can boast Of perhaps one Of the
largest boys Of his age to be found in
the State. His name is VIM w.
Whittig, and ne resides with his parents
il Frostburg Throughout the county
he Is looked Oh Al giant. He vas
born ii Baltimore, Md, # tho corner
of Broadway md Chase streets, De-
cember p, 1871, therefore i little
over sixteen years and eight months
old. With his parents he moved to
Frostburg in March, 1876. For the
past two years he has been growing at
the rate Of one-half an inch per month,
His height is 6 feet Al inches and he
weighs 1855 pounds. He wears No.
~ hat and No. II shoe. His hands
measure 1874 inches around the knuc-
kles when closed. His chest measure
| is "A, and his waist Al inches. He
has always enjoyed excellent health
and possesses an appetite which would
alarm most people, as il calls for about
what would satisfy three ordinary men
at each meal. He lifts $50 pounds
with ease, is of happy disposition
and great favorite with the boys Of
the town. When angered he is ter
ror. He is the son Of ex-Mayor Whit
tig, leading citizen, and Elizabeth
Whittig, both Of whom are large per-
sons. The father Ii 8 fleet 8 inches in
height and weighs 200 pounds, the
mother is of medium heightand weighs
go pounds. The family is well-to-do
and highly respected. Mr.. Whittig,
with the assistance Of his. son, carries
on bakeryeand confectionery estab-
ishment. The young giant i still
| growing.
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THE coRoNER.a VERDICT.

New York, September 1.-THE
jury in the Park place disaster inquest
tonight decided that the collapse Of
buildings Nos 6S, 70, ~, and IA Park
place, by (which 50 many lives were
lost, was caused by the giving way Of
the supporting iron columns near the
middle Of the ground floor, due to
some sudden shock applied to said
columns, and not primarily due to their
apharent inherent weakness. The
jury was unable to find whether the
breaking Of these columns was due to
an explosion or not.
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THE WORLD doesn't care to flatter
itself by saying that il possesses fore
man seldom found in the newspaper
business in the way Of d practical
printer and IN able musician. Early
this morning 10 editor was awakened
from his slumber by the sweet notes Of
the serenaders, headed by Mr.. y. III.
Thompson, who not being satisfied with
surprising the world BY day, was even
doing 80 BY night. Harry Is hard TO
beat ii either way, and 4 cordial invi-
tation ii extended To call again.
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BEST WISHES.

It il reported that our genial young
friend, F. Vernon Aler, Of Martinsburg,
has commenced the publication Of a
daily newspaper in that city. Vernon
undertook the task several years ago
and failed in his purpose for want Of
support. Since then, however, he has
taken unto himself wife and we now
predict success for him. Martinsburg
needs a daily and has plenty Of bust
ness men and citizens tosupporta good
daily. F. Vernon Aler wasbrought upin
the business, and after the suspension
Of his daily, studied law and is now a
prominent young attorney Of that city.
The Herald hopes that the business
people Of that city will appreciate his
efforts by giving him q liberal share
of advertising patronage that daily
paper will become permanent thing
for their city Brunswick Herald
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-09-11
ELECTION IN chill.

VALPARAISO, September 11.-As the
result Of conference Of leaders in the
victorious Congressional party yester-
day it was determined to hold an cleo
ton on October IS, and thus restore
peace tothe country. Claudio vicuna's
recent election as President and subse-
quent flight are ignored. On the day
named, therefore, Senators. Deputies,
municipal officers and Presidential ell
ectors win be voted for.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-09-11
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

ST.. CLAIR-G. N. Burci and wife,
Dayton, Ohio; j. B. Jenkins, S. X.
Adams, N. G. Pennman, Baltimore
S. II. Lane, Clarksblirg b. Al. Mason,
Maryland; G. f. Hoover, Forthing.
ham, Pa. Frank Rich, New York
N. B. Fitzley, Hagerstown G.. B.
Wiltshire, Jefferson County; II. M.
Beachley, Hagerstown Rev. Custom,
Paw Paw.
CoSTINENTAL--Roger L. Kirk, H. G..
Pedder, Philadelphia II. M. Sible, g.
IS. Linden. Milo Girdon. G. L. Reine,
J. Q. Linton, JohnF. Slant, Baltimore;
W. 6. Hover, Akron J. H. Richard,
Hagerstown F. Harrison, Roanoke
J. Rallinson, N. York Chas. F. Cook,
New York =. A. Smithard, Mechan-
icsburg D. WsNjller, Lebanon, Pa. I;
R. A. Butcher, Carlisle, Pa. Chas. j.
Burnett, Cincinnati, Ohio d. N.
Seymonsville, Alexander King, Cum
berland; T. George, New York O..
Rallinson, New York 6. Scott, Co
lumbus, M. #. Hall, Al. r. Rass.
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I. a Lively EIaMT.


Two Of the Participants, One BADLY Cut.
There was right lively fight IN the
alley opposite TIIE WoRID Office last
night between eight and nine o'clock.
The participants were three colored
men, named Charles Price, Franklin
Poindexter and John Bener. Price
who is a bell boy at the st. Clair hotel
was standing near the entrance when
the other two came up and picked up
4 row with him. Price declared that
he.did not want to fight on the street,
but if they would come in the back
yard, he would give them all the satis-
faction they wanted. The proposition
was no sooner made thanaceepted and
Price was about to start back through
the alley when he was pounced upon
by Bener. For few moments there
was wool flying through the mir III every
direction and the fight was witnessed
by crowd Of spectators. Il was soon
evident that Price, although the small
er Of the two was getting tile best Of it
when Poindexter came to the front and
rendered assistance. Price, however,
succeeded in getting the best Of both of
the men and run them out Of the alley.
Some time afterward a policeman
appeared on the scene, arrested Price
and locked him up. Friends succeeded
in having him taken out Of jail and
given a hearing at midnight before
Squire Mckee who fined, him SO
which was paid. Then the officers
fled another complaint against Price
for carrying concealed weapons as a
black Jack was found in his pocket
when arrested He did not use it dur
ing the fight, but purchased It after
ward as he had been warned, that
Bener and his gang were going to do
him up the first chance they got.
Poindexter and Bener were also ar
rested charged with disorderly conduct
and fighting. They were both pretty
badly used up. The former had a cut
in his right hip several inches deep
and the latter's left ear was completely
cut in too, and his face was badly dis
The trio was given hearing
before Squire Mckee this afternoon
at two o'clock. 1t is anticipated that
the case viii be an interesting one
An attorney has been retained by
Price and the other two viii be repre-
scented by an attorney. }. G. Frazer
who gave $40 check last night IN
payment for Prices fine stopped pay
ment on it this morning. When il
was gave, it was understood that Price
was to be released, but afterwards the
officers would not release the prisoner
or return the check.
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TWO SUICIDES ar NIAGARA.
Especial 10 TnE wonLp.l

NIAGARA FALLS, ONT., Septemberl1.
-Shortly.after o'clock this afternoon
an unknown woman, well dressed and
about twenty-five wears Of age, threw
herself into the rapids, ashort distance
above Prospect Park. A man named
Caheim, Of Philadelphia, sprang into
the water and made brave attempt
to save the woman, but she resisted
his efforts, and the struggle only ceased
when they were near the brink Of the
falls, and Caheim was only ableto save
himself by grasping some hanging
branches.
Only couple Of hours later party
on Luna Island were startled by hear
ing young man near them say, "I'm
going; goodbye, '1and turning they
saw him springinto the swiftly running
water, and in minute he disappeared
over the falls. His name is said to be
Albert Heinrich, barber, lately arrived
at the falls from New York.
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WAR RUMoRs.
Russia said to Be Collecting Fleet in the
Black Sea.
Especial to THE WORLD !

Especial to THE woRLDl
LONDON, Sept. ia dispatch to
the Standard from Batoum says !;
eleven shipments Of war stores have
traversed the Dardanelles this year.
All volunteer cruisers have taken heavy
guns for fortifying Vladivostock. Sew
eral foreign vessels have been charter
ed to carry stores and munitions. Turk
ey's yielding to Russia shows that the
treaty of Paris is a dead letter so far
as Russia is concerned, as a strong
Black Sea feet is being rapidly coll
lected. The diplomatic triumph Of the
Russian ambassador at Constantinople
shows plainly how Russia Is paving the
way to achieve her long-cherished am-
bition-the possession Of Constantine
ple.r
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ARREST OF 4 BAGGAGE MAY WHOSE
WIFE DRESSED TOO WELL.
OK so Il MONTH.

Especial to TnK womrp.l

Boston, September 1.-THE Boston
and Maine Railroads have madean inn
portant capture Of railroad thief,
and the citizens Of Wells River june
ton, VT, have a sensation. The trav-
81 through New England to and from
points in the White and Green Noun
tains, Thousand Isles, Lake Cham
plain and Canada has been enormous,
and a large number Of the passengers
have gone through Wells River. For
some time past the Boston and Maine,
Vermont Central and the Concord and
Montreal railroad officials have been
receiving complaints by wholesalS
from peopleall over the United States
and Canada that their baggage had
been broken open and robbed while
EN- route
An estimate Of the plumber taken
already foots up $4,000, mostly IN
iewelry and costly clothing. From
the first the work appeared like that
Of an organized gang Of thieves, and
since July the best detectives of the
various companies have been working
| In connection with the Pinkertion
Agency in the matter, Every employe
Of the three roads was under surveil-
lance. The other day one Of the Pink
erfions heard redmark by two pass
engers ON a train that young Mrs..
Barry, Of Wells River, wore more
diamonds than any woman he ever
heard Of whose husband only got
sixty dollars month salary.
DO you mean Baggage Agent
Bary's wife!'
.Yesv' said the first passenger.
This was the first clue, and Fastening
to Wells River, the detectives watched
Mrs. Barry, who several nights later,
went to the local theater dressed mag
nifcently. A detective followed, and,
sitting beside her, detected in her hair
one Of the dimond pins described as
having been stolen from Chicago
lady's baggage.
"A search warrant was procured, and
Baggage Master Barry's house search
led. In it was discovered some five
thousands dollars worth Of diamonds
and gold jewelry. Barry was at once
arrested, and confessed that he had
been robbing baggage that had passed
through the Junction, when it is tran
ferred from the Boston and Main Road
to the Vermont Central Railroad. He
intimated that at two other points the
transfer agents were in the deal with
him. Much Of the jewelry he had
sold. His only excuse was that he
dearly loved his wife, and wanted to-
supply her with diamonds and fine
clothes Barry is only twenty-five
years old, Sunday school teacher,
and has ever been looked upon as one
of the best young men Of the town.
Mrs. Barry accounted for her
diamonds by saying relative had left
her money. The railroad company
will recover all the jewelry possible,
and at once send printed lists to all
victims Of tbs robberies throughout
the country.
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The WOMB is indebted to Mr.. J. G.
Heberlig for services rendered in rum
ming engine. Cal knows how 10 take
care q an engine, and you may rest
assured understands bis business.
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The Judges concluded that the hand
soonest woman on the grounds Tues
day, September ith, the closing day Of
the Morgan's Grove Fair, was Miss
Rosa Cunningham, and she was award
ed the prize.
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The late Enos Mcdonald will be bur-
ried from the Catholic church tosmor-
row morning at l0o'clock. There win
be brief services at the house at half
past nine. W. II. wilen viii act al
funeral director.
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Mr. Cushwa, contractor, has the
contract TO build house for Mr.. r.
J. Stud, well known B. 4 0. man.
Messrs. Wenncr 4 Miller have the con-
tract 70 furnish all the building ma
tcral. Brmspick Herald.
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Mr.. Charles G. Smith, the polite
manager Of the Electric Light Com
pany, is the proud father Of boy that
balances the scale at IL pounds.
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CHURCH DIRECTORY.

First Methodist Episcopal Church. corner
Maple avenue and Burke street. Rev. VIM, II
Chapman. Pastor; residence, Burke street, adj
joining church.
a. m. and 7,3O p. m. Prayer service, Wednesday
T:30 D. m.
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The funeral Of Adam Fitz took place
from his late residence this evening Al
fouro'clock.
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r. W. Custom, wen knownattorncy
Of Paw Paw, was in this city to-day,
attending court.
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The grand jury finished its labors
yesterday. No additional indictments
were handed down.
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Result Of the Games In the Various cities
Yesterday.
national League Games.

Pittshurg,- s.; Brooklyn, 4.
Cleveland. 5; New York, 8.
Chicago, 6 Philadelphia
Cincinnati, g.; Boston,1S-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-03-14
VANCOUVER NEWS.



steals Jcwelry.
VANCOUVER, Il. C., March i3.-{Spccial.l |
The end of the scandal over the arrogance
and arbitrary actions with which United
States Consul Ewing is charged is not yet.
The latest development l. in the shape of
a letter whic!, has been sent by Mr.. Ewing
to each of the parties who are said to have
complaints against the consul. As vet
any replies that he may have received
have not been made public.
II. Forsyth, formerly a bcllboy at the
Manor house, but discharged under sus-
picion Of stealing, was before the police
magistrate this morning charged with
stealing diamond brooch, ring and stud
belonging to Mrs. X. A. Anderson, who is
boarding at the Manor 1t appears
that he was at the Manor house
yesterday under the pretence of saying
goodby to friend. He was upstairs
and the jeweiry was missed after he
left. lie was arrested on the Premier, but
the jewelry was not found on him, and it
is thought that he hid it on the boat or
gave IL to an accomplice. lie had no
to pay his fare. lie was remanded till the
18th, and Captain O'Brien. Of the Premier,
has been wired to make search
A smelling company has been organized
at Nelson, with a capital stock Of 100000,
to build a complete reduction works at the
falls on Cottonwood. Smith creek. provided
that the government will grant it a site at
that place.
The jury in the case Of Daniel Cairns,
who was found drowned on Wednesday
morning, brought in a verdict this morn
ing that he committed suicide while suffer-
ing from alteration of mind. They also
added rider that the asylum authorities
ought to be more careful, so rs not to allow
any more patients out before il is safe for
them to be at large. This rider was due to
the fact that Cairns went out and took his
life the'very day he was set at liberty.
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CANADA AND RECIPROCITY.
Sentiment Is Growing for Closer Cor
mercfal Relations.

Sentiment Is Growing for Closer Conn
mercial Relations.
Mr.. w. G. Matthews, the Toronto man.
ager of the commercial agency of Dun,
Wiman & Co., is at the Rainier hotel Mr..
Matthews is cousin of Erastus Wiman,
who has been so prominent as an advocate
of reciprocity with the United States, and
like Mr.. Wiman he is enthusiastic on the
subject. "The recent election has gone
against u.s." he said, ''but popular senti-
ment is steadily growing in favor of reci-
procity. and expect a victory before long.
1t is only a matter of time.
You can easily see what reciprocity
will do for US. At tpresent the farmers are
ground down by tariff which regard as
oppressive. They are paying high prices
for manufactures from the United States
in order to protect a few manufacturers in
the eastern part of Canada. Yet these
manufacturers have not been making
what the farmer wants. They have not
needed on the big farms of the Canadian
Northwest, consequently the wheat-grow-
ers and ranchers pay high duty on goods
from the United States, sheer waste of
money for Canada.
"This Chinese wall of tariff keeps the
cities on the Canadian Pacific coast from
dealing with Seattle, Portland and San
Francisco, to which they would naturally
turn, and consequently you are deprived
of this trade. These cities now pay high
freight rates on stuff from the East, which
they might buy of you.
~ firmly believe that reciprocity will be
great thing for both countries, and that
it will come soOn."
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Route Of the Portland b Puget
Sound Road Unchanged.
ENGINEER soouE's MISSION.
A Charred Corpse Found in the Ruins
Of the Whatcom Fire.
Forfeited Railroad Lands In the van
couver District Taken In Day-En-
trymen Kept In Front Of the Once
Brigsdier Curry's Struggle.

PORTLAND, March 13-v. g. Bogue, chief
engineer Of the construction department Of
the Union Pacific railway, arrived today
from the Sound. Mr.. Bogne made a care
ful examination OF the line between Port
land and the Sound, having travelled either
on horseback or on foot over the
entire distance, and reports having
found the work in first-class shane. and
that 1t has been performed in workman
like manner. He has visited Chehalis,
Centralia, Olympia and Tacoma, and has
in each case received assurances that the
people of the cities named are disposed to
grant the desired extensions to the COM
pany.
Bogue's present purpose in going over
the road has been to prepare his final
estimate of the amount due Fitzpatrick
Bros. q Collins. What report, if any. he
has decided on he would not speak Of.
his next trip will be made to Seattle.
Considerable discussion has been in
dulged in lately concerning the complexio
OF the company that is building the new
line from Portland to the Sound 1t is
1t is stated on the highest authority that
she stock of the Portland q Puget Sound
Railway Company is held in equal proper
tions by the Union Pacific and Great
Northern. So far as the Bur-
Hngon, Northern Pacific or South
ern Pacific being interested in
it, there is said to be no truth in those
reports. The rumored abandonment of
the Vancouver bridge is also said to have
no foundation. The Vancouver bridge is
very expensive and is partly built. Its
location was not decided on ex-
cept after careful examination of
all the eligible places, and there
is no present intention of abandoning
it. There appears to be nothing to justify
the theory that Fitzpatrick Bros. g. Collins
will be denied the contract for completion
of the work. They have done well SO far,
and will probably continue to carry on the
contract. They have been raising money,
and within the past few days have paid
out over $3.50, 600 here.
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ERRORS. IN SURVEYS.

The Supreme Court Declares Certain
Tacoma Land Boundaries Illegal.
OLYMPIA, March 13.-[Special. THE case
of Alexander Reed ct Tvs. Tacoma Build
ing and Savings Association has been re-
versed by the supreme court. This is .
case to decide the actual description of a
tractof land plated in Tacoma, known as
Lavender's addition. In the deed the
boundaries were described as commencing
at point sixty rods west Of the northeast
corner of section 8. But the north line Of
said section did not run due west as in
dicated by the true meridian; or, in other
words, did not run parallel with the meri-
dian line, but diverged from the true west
line to the north. The main question,
then, was whether the deed should be con-
strued to mean west according to the true
meridian or west according to the govern
ment survey.
The court does not think that the mere
reference to the northeast corner of section
8, as it is referred to in the deed. is suffi-
cient to raise the presumption that the
parties intended to be governed by the
United States surveys, but that it was re-
ferred to simply as known point, the
same as any monument or Specinc perma-
nent object might be referred to. Consid-
ering the importance of this decision to
the public, and recognizing the probable
iity that the city of Tacoma was uniformly
plated and located according to one or the
other of the theories urged, and that
structures and improvements amounting
to many millions of dollars have been
made throughout the city which would
probably be affected by this decision, the
court is of the opinion that public policy
demands that custom of surveyors III locat-
ing town plats in the state of Washington,
and especially in the city of Tacoma, may
be submitted to a jury to aid them in con-
deed.
The case of T. NJ. Clark and wife in
wolves the same question and was reversed.