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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-15
Especial to the fress.li

tunate Man,
Especial to tse fress.I
LOWELL, Mass, December IA Mrs. Bur-
ton Kinney received the first intelligence
of her missing husband Saturday, when
she received a postal card from Bridgeport.
Conn, containing the following:
"Am headed for home. Left New York
several days sitce. Head all gone. Every
thing gone. l found a cent and bought a
pened." lSiguedi BURT"
Mrs. Kinney's brother ut once left for
Bridgeport, and is seeking for traces Of the
missing man in the towns and cities tsay-
ersed by the railroad lines between Boston
aud New York. 1t is presumed that Mr.
Kinney is walking back from New York,
but with his mind so broken that he Is un-
able to explain his condition to any ono
vino could render him aid Meantime,
Mrs. Kinney is bearing up under the anilc-
tion she has suffered, and since Saturday
has felt encouraged to believe that her
husband will some time return, as be Is apy
parently headed in the right direction, and
has sufficient intelligence left to know
where he wants to go. 81,
It was on Friday, November 20, chat
Mr.. Kinney left his home on Fessenden
street, Deering, at about 1 a. m. to take the
2 q. m. Pullman train for Boston, telling
his wife that he would be back the same
night. 1t has been ascertained that Mr..
Kinney went to Boston, arriving there
about 6 a. m. Saturday, November 21th.
he registered at the Crawford H0tse.
Later he went to Salem and transacted
some business with gentleman there.
After transacting his business, the Salem
man invited Mr.. Kinney to take supper
with him, but the invitation was declined.
Mr.. Kinney was too late to catch the even
ing train for home, so he went back
to Boston. The Salem gentleman went
with him to the depot and left him there.
This was the last trace that could be found
of him, and from that day until the receipt
of the postal card. whose contents are
given in the above despatch, Mrs. Kinney
has remained jI ignorance of her husbands 5
movements. The cause Of Mr. Kinney's
disappearance is yet to be explained, al
though the postal card gives evidence that
he has been suffering from some meutal
trouble. Mr.. Kinney is the proprietor. Of
the Lamson Photographic studio in, this
city. His business affairs are said TO be all
right. D
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-15
Freedom Illuminated.

BELFAST. December 14,-,fha barn Of 0.
Il. Keene of Freedom, valued at $500, and
Clifford Wentworth's four horses valued
at $500, burned this morning. Insured for
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-15
THE WEATHER.
A Snow Storm Coming.

WASHINGTON, December 14-Following
is the forecast of the weather for Maine:
Colder; northest WINDS; increasing cloudi
ness. followed by snow Tuesday evening.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-15
school. resigned today on account Of ill.,
Fire at Biddeford Pool.

BIDDEFoRD, December 1.-THE build
lngs at Biddeford Pool owned by Irving }.
Tarbox and occupied by Frank L9clSrey
burned yesterday. caused by defective
chimney. Loss, $4,000; insured fer $4,000.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-15

Local Weather Report.
PORTLAND, ME-, December IA, 1891.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-01-10
U. "a. BE AsSooEA TON.

This association convened in an
nual session at Parkersburg on We'd
nesday last, with very fair attend
ance. President Russell made a
fair address upon a subject OF great
interest to our people. 1t was in
reference to the wholesale issue of
charters TO bogus foreign corpora
tions.
He quoted "the recent law, and
writers who mercilessly critized
West Virginia's statutes authorizing
illegimate enterprises under the
great seal. He Indignantly read ex-
tracts from approved authors who
stigmatized West Virginia as the
"snug harbor" of roaming piratical
corporate enterprises. He said that
one of the chief industries seemed
to be impressing the great seal upon
illegitimate organizations. He show
ed by statistics that the State had
been doing land office business in
the line of legalizing corporate en-
terprises."
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-01-10
NEWTowN.

One day last week sled load Of
passengers, in command of Captain
Will McQuilken, drove up TO Mrs
M. Fuss, near Hedgesville, where
they enjoyed the Inequalities of the
generous hostess, who was taken by
surprise. After enjoying themselves
by singing and playing till late
hour they returned to this place
about 6 a. m. This has been the
best sleighing snow that we have had
for eight years.
On New Year eve we had the pleas.
ure of attending the Sunday School
entertainment at Broad Lane which
was very enjoyable affair. They
had a chimney built in the church
from base to ceiling, covered with
evergreens, on which the presents
where hung. The choir from the M.
E. Church at Williamsport, Md, fur.
nished the music, accompanied by
two horns and the organ. The SER
vices opened with GAN hail the pow.
er of Jesus name," and was followed
by prayer by G. W. Foltz. There
were many good peices acclaimed
by the pupils, who did admirably
well. They were preceded by the
choir with an overture. After
Santa Claus arrived with his rein.
deers and took a peep from the
chimney top, he greeted the little
ones with cordial address, and then
distributed the good things which he
had brought for them.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-01-10
PROGRESSING.

The two land syndicates that have
purchased land on the northern,
southern and southwestern sides of
Martinsburg are progressing very
nicely. Of course during the win
ter months, with such weather as we
now have, but little more can be ac-
complished, than to mature their Or
ganization, dispose of their stock
and be ready to put engineers at
work, establish plants and toIdispose
of residence and business lots in the
Spring. We trust both companies
will pull together for the public good
and as striking feature in the or
CARNATIONS, is the fact that fully
paid up stock win count two
for one on the purchase of lot, it is
advisable for our citizens to secure
shares of stock and be ready for
business. We believe only ten per
cent is asked in advance and then
monthly payments afterwards. An
other feature is, that, should the sale
of lots justify, dividends the stock
will be advanced to par when posi-
bly, only few payments per share
may have been made. Each svndi
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-01-10
BERRY-BRADFORD.
Happy Matrimonial Event ON
Warren Street Last Evening.

The marriage of Mr.. G.. E. Berry
and Miss Belle Bradford, eldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Bradford, was solemnized at eight
o'clock last evening, at the resid ence
of the brides parents, on Warren
street. Rev. I. f. DeBruin was the
officiating clergyman. Only the
relatives and a few of the close
friends of the contracting parties
were present to witness the cere-
mony. The groom former resident
of this city, and popular gentle
man is now in business at Birming-
ham, Alabama, where the couple will
make their future home. Mr.. and
Mrs. Berry left for Martinsburg, W.
Va, at IL o'clock last night, and
they will spend a week there with
the parents of the former, and then
proceed to Birmingham. Both bride
and groom have host Of friends in
this city who will wish them abund.
ant success and life full of happi.
ness.-Columbus CO., Dispatch.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-01-10

A STREET CAR CONDUCTORS STORY.
-''One day gentleman got on my
car. When I asked for his fare he
gave me silver dollar and held his
hand out for the change. counted
it out, and was turning to go on,
when he said: Il beg pardon, but you
have made mistake. | am half a
dollar short
II was positive that / had given,
him the full amount of his change
and told him so"
"sYou are mistaken, he said. See
here is the change you gave me, and
he still held the money in his open
hand.
"There was nothing for me to do
but give him another half dollar, and
/ did so. / went out on the back
platform, and the more | thought
about it the smore / was convinced
that l had given him the correct
change. Finally a thought struck
me, and / waited. When he came
out on the platform to leave the car
/ managed to tip up the umbrella as
he stepped down into the street.
Out rolled a half dollar on the stones.
l think he would have thoroughly
enjoyed choaking me as l climbed
down and picked it up."-Cancin-
natti Enquirer.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-01-10
The Joke Played by Boston Cashier on
a Smart Bostonian.

Cashier Stearns, of the Shawmut
Bank of Boston, got the better of a
New Yorker the other day in little
business transaction that involved
100000. A check for this amount
was given the New York Central by
the Boston & Albany to settle a bal.
ance due the former for freight and
passenger charges.
The Central deposited it in the
Chemical Bank in New York. Or
dinarily it would have been settled
through the Clearing House, but
some smart official thought he would
get the 100000 in crisp bank bills.
Therefore it was given to an express
company to collect. 1t was so unus-
al proceeding that the teller called
the cashiers attention to it. The
cashier OWNED the New Workers.
game, and quick as fash decided to
give him as good as he sent. He re-
quested the messenger to take the
check to the Sub-Treasury, where it
would be paid in five minutes.
To the surprise OF the expressman,
instead of neat packages of the bills
he was offered sixty canvass bags,
each containing 81 900 in silver He
did not want it that way, but it was
legal tender, and as he had no dis
erection ia the matter he had to accept
it. So with the help of an extra
team he carried the specie, amount
ting to nearly two tons-3,600 lbs.
to be exact-to the train. 1t was
the largest amount of silver ever
paid out by the Sub-Treasury at
Boston,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-01-10
HEDGEsvlLLE.

Rev. Yost will preach in M. e.
Church on Sunday next, at 1870
m.
Mr.. Jodn Richard of Spring Mills,
is at this writing on the invalid list.
His friends hope for his speedy re-
covery.
Rev. W. T. LEVEL, will during the
winter preach and lecture every
alternate Sabbath at Mt. Zion P. E.
Church.
Mr.. Ellsworth Naylor and wife
who were in the village during the
holiday season have returned to
their home.
Mrs. Mary McAllister, who pass
ed several months with Mr.. j. M.
French's family is now sojourning
in the village.
DR.. F. D. Mitchell and daughter
of Baltimore Co., are visiting in the
village the guests of DR.. G.. L.
Mitchell and wife.
Several members of the Masonic
Fraternity made flying visit to
Berkeley Springs, on Thursday to
assist in work of the order at that
point.
j. D. Cox former tercher in this
city now a student Of medicine at
the Physicians and Surgeons col
lege BALTIC. passed the festive eason
in Hedgesville.
The teachers of the school at this
place resumed their labors on Mon
day last, and the youthful aspirant
for wisdom are now delving far the
treasures that perish not.
Miss Jennie Griffith of Wheeling
W. Va, who has been in your city
for several days returned to the viii
lage on Wednesday last and is the
guest of Mr.. J. FL. Miller.
1t is rumored that the P. E.
Church, will hold an exhibition both
entertaining and instructive during
the month of February, proceeds to
be used for Church purposes.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-01-10
Town Improvement Companies In West
Virginia.

West Virginia is beginning to
open her eyes to the benefits of or
ganized efforts to push ahead her
well located towns. Charleston, in
Kanawha, Charlestown in jefferson
Martinsburg and Romney, long set
tied and substantial communities,
have organized improvement compa-
MES in which their own citizens join
with other enterprising men to at
tract attention to the respective
places as offering good opportunities
for business.
The advantage of this method is
that it provides means and sets some
body to work whose special business
it is to seek industries which bring
with them population. The value of
the stock depends upon the success
of these efforts, and each stakeholder
becomes in a measure an agent to
promote the prosperity of the town.
Properly conducted, with the hope
of permanent benefits to the commu-
nifty, these are far from kite-fying
schemes. They are legitimate bust
ness undertakings for legitimate bus
mess ends. Their foundation idea is
associated capital and associated eff
fort to develop natural resources on
established lines of transportation.
1t need not be added that good
thing may be overdone.
If the promoters of these enter
prises exercise ordinary business
er aen it will bea long time before
lsiaess OF developing West Vir-
1ao this line can be oyerdona.-
..teita. .ecel.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-01-10
Correspondence.
POLITICAL TRAITORS.
Martinsburg, w va. Jan. 9Th, 81.

Martinsburg, w. Va. Jan. 9th, 81.
Editor Independent;-The Board
of Education Of Martinsburg hide
pendent School District, composed
Of four SO called Democrats and one
Republican, met for organization on
Tuesday night last, in the Second
Ward School building. James r.
Thompson was elected President,
and VIM. A. Pitzer, republican, was
elected Secretary for the ensuing
two years. Thus, after bitter con-
test between the two parties at the
November election, in which the
Democrats were successful by a
small majority, have these courage.
Gus Democrats distinguished tbs m
selves by electing Republican to
Office. The party has been betrayed,
and the salary which by right be-
longed to a Democrat, has been
awarded a political enemy. II this
is considered good politics, these so
called Democrats deserve the admi.
ration of the community for having
made wonderful political discov-
cry, perhaps the greatest the world
has ever known. 1t is to be hoped
that when they shuttle off this NOR
tai coil, their remains will be pre-
served in alcohol, bearing the in
scription: political Monstrosities. y
HICKORY JACKSON DEMOCRAT.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-01-10
American Shears the Best.

English scissors are still called
for by ladies, but tailors and others
using scissors in their daily work
have long since ceased to look for
the Sheffield mark. This is very
significant, and the fact that tailor
insists on American made shears is
great compliment, as the very best
article is needed in cutting out gar
ments. Ten years ago English
scissors brought double an apparent
ly similar article of American make.
Now the most costly shears in these
days are of home manufacture, and
every year greater quantity of
them is being exported. 1t is the
boast of an eastern house that they
ship shears regularly to Sheffield,
and by SO doing discount the oft
repeated story and fable about
"shipping Goals to Newcastle. In
teryiew in ST. Louis Globe Democrat.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-01-10
NEW YEARS NUMBER.

V cry dainty and graceful in de
sign is the cover of The Double New
Years Number of "The Youth s
Companion" in it's shades of red and
brown. Inside we find new Serial
Story, entitled ''Kent Hampden,'
by that delightful writer, Rebecca
Davis, and in addition there are Five
Short Stories, well ILLUSTRATED, be-
sides poems and articles of popular
information, to suit all tastes and
ages. A notable article by Professor
Shaler, of Harvard University, on
the Earth, is the first in series of
articles on Recent Discoveries in
Science, to be written by the most
eminent living scientists. Reading
such number as this, it is easy to
understand why 1.-THE Companion"
has gained the largest circulation of
any weekly paper in the world. All
stories appeal in the widest way to
human sympathy, and are calculated
to please not only young people, but
their elders as we'll. That such a
paper, so beautifully illustrated, and
written by the most eminent of living
authors, can be sold for $1.75 a year,
is really marvellous.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-01-10

THE WILLIAM FoILED BY CONVEX.
sATIoN.-It seldom happens that a
person undertaking to commit q
crime is prevented from SO doing ex-
cept from fear, but the man who
undertook the job of going through
the residence Of S. NJ. keenan, on
Wednesday evening was completely
nonplused by the bravery of the mis-
tress of the house.
Mrs Keenan, had occasion to leave
her home for short time on We'd
nesday evening last, and before do
ing so turned down the lamp and
went out, her husband having gone
down town to attend a meeting of
miners. Returning in few min
utes she found stranger in the
kitchen with his hat drawn down
over his face, to whom she spoke,
asking him what he wanted. He re-
piled that he was going through the
house and warned her not to make
an cutlery. Mrs. keenan,, having
good presence of mind and possess
ing good deal more than the ordi-
nary amount of courage, replied:
"Go through the house if you want
to, get what there is, and if you can
find any money you can do more
than / can. / have ten cents and
postage stamps l will give you."
At this onset the would-be burg
lar said: "You seem to be very
brave. ! know you are alone, for I
saw the men leave the house."
To this Mrs. Keenan, replied: aIn
that you are mistaken, for there are
three men upstairs / could call to my
assistance, but l don't think it nee
essary. Why don't you go through
the house? Go through the pantry
and help yourself; you look as if you
needed something. If / had six bits
I would give you half OF it."
At this last onslaught the bold
burglar laughed outright and left
the house, Portland Oregonian.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-01-10
Pleasant Reunion .

A special dispatch to the Balti.
more San from New York of Jan. 2,
says:
The Southern Society of New
York was cnlivened tonight by a
gathering composed Of former resi-.
dents of Charlestown, W Va, now
in business in New York, and few
of their friends. Henry D. Beall, of
the Baltimore Sun, presided. Mr..
]. Fairfax Mclaughlin, a former
Baltimorean, who has been the recip-
lent of distinguished municipal hon.
ors, responded to the toast "City OF
New York" Chas. Broadway Rouss
the millionaire merchant, explained
the beauties of the "Net Spot Cash
System-Five Per Cent Profit" W.
L. McCorkie spoke for the "Shenan-
doah Valley" T. D. Beale, of the
Daily Neaos, for "The Press" Har.
vey La Boyteaux, for "Charlestown
Past, Present and Future W.
Deli. Washington, History Of the
Charlestown Colony in New York.
The menu cards were engraved with
views representing the dismantled
ruins Of the pre-revolutionary church
at Charlestown, also with a photo.
graph of Uncle Billy Hill, the old.
est resident of that town, who is over
hundred years old, and who form
erly belonged to the Washington
family. Many of the viands were
from the old home of the participants
and the entire affair was not only
gracefully and deliberately arranged,
but in a manner to demonstrate that
success in the modern Gotham has
not weakened the ties that bind these
gentlemen to the kindly Southern
town in which most of them first
saw the light.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-01-10

DURING the Union services many
of the nonsensical whims of society
we're attacked by the clergy, but
there is one other thing they should
attack, and that is the persistent
drumming for chances and votes at
the church and other fairs. Really
it is getting to be go general and so
endless, that the business men of the
community are beginning to cry out
against it. A little rest would prove
beneficial to all persons.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-01-10
Both Gen. Watts and Judge Fet

Both Gen. Watts and Judge Fer
guson have expressed themselves as
being opposed to gerrymanding the
State and we presume they mean
what they said. They claim to be in
favor of redistricting the State, if it
is to be redistricted, according to the
demands Of its geography and popu.
lation, regardless of party advantage
and the people will be with them
Charleston Star.
We would like to see those two
distinguished men, who will probably
be the leaders Of the Democratic
party in the next legislature, stick
to the above, but we venture to ex-
press a grave doubt about the result.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-01-10

The Farmers Alliance, which had
not member outside of the South.
ern States, one year ago and which
started in the South, has spread SC
rapidly as to now cover thirty five
States. Its growth in West Virginia
which is more a mining, lumber and
manufacturing State than agricultur
al, may be classed as phenomenal
A national election will test the
individual tendencies Of members
and ascertain if it is a political in
stitution,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-01-10

The Farmers Alliance and Judge
jackson of the U. S. Court and
Judge Duckwall of the Circuit Court
will have to lock horns on the old
Jail. One committee after another
have reported against the present
structure. Outside and inside, it is
not creditable either to the intelli-
gence or enterprise of our people.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-01-10

THE "Hickory Jackson Democrat"
strikes a pretty hard blow at the
School Board, from a political stand
point, but should remember that the
Harrison administration has been
very liberal in the same line, as wit
ness the retention of Jno. Blair Hoge,
Luther M. Shaffer and the appoint
ment of Capt. w. B. Colston.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-01-10
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

THE ANNUAL MEETING of the Stock
holders of the Cumberland Valley Mar
tinsburg' Railroad Company will b held
Martinsburg, West Virginia, on
Tuesday, the 27th day Of January, 1891
bet yeen the hours OF IL O'Clock m. and 8
clock p. m. for the purpose of electing Z,
Poa If Directors OF TIE company for tn
ms in :, ar, A for the transaction
suca other bus ess rs may be bi ouph
bel Re meet'i Jannsry 5. 1897,
] s. NJ. 4. INGLEs, sec'y.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-01-10
SATURDAY, JAN. 10, 1891.
JUDGE Brown of Michigan has
qualified as Associate Judge of the
Supreme Court of the U. S.

The newly elected Legislature of
West Virginia will convene at
Charleston on Wednesday next.
There is q great amount of needed
legislation, especially the subject of
assessments, roau laws and redis-
trieting the state, which will furnish
ample opportunity to develop ability
and craftsmanship.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-01-10

Notwithstanding determined
fight made against the re election of
Hon. j. Donald Cameron to the q.
s. Senate by the Philadelphia Press
and other papers, be has been re-
nominated by caucus Of the repub
lican members of the Pennsylvania
Legislature.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-01-10

Many of the newspapers of the
State are advocating the passage of
a law that will abolish the system of
fees for County and State officers
and substitute therefor payment by
fixed salaries. This would give the
people knowledge as to the amount
each official received and the subject
is worthy the attention of legislators.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-01-10

Ex-STATE TREASURER ARCHER, now
in the Penitentiary, was taken to
Towson on Tuesday, on a writ OF
habeas corpus ad testifcandum as
a witness for the State. But when
placed upon the stand he refused to
either be sworn or testify. As the
court could only send him to Jail for
contempt, and as he was already a
convict the court was powerless, and
he was sent back to the penitentiary.