The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-12-11

also, doing a good work The d:ssipline
in st. Joseph's Academy is unsurpass-
ed, and well worthy Of the emulation
Of our public schools.
Churches and schools constitute the
true basis Of peace. happiness, and
prosperity among any people, Let us
never grow weary in giving them our
cordial support,
NEWSPAPERS.
The Gazette, started by Nathaniel
Willis, in 1898, was the first newspaper
published in Berkeley County. The
Valley Star, Berkeley Union, New Era,
and, at least, three dailies, fourished for
a season, only to, in short time,
either suspend publication, or become
merged into some Of the papers at pres
ent published in our town.
The Valley Star became the Statesman
in 1869. The Statesman has always been
recognized as the official organ of the
Democratic Party in Berkeley County
The paper is ably edited, and well de-
serves the liberal patronage which it
receives. $50 M HGys 9sa ea "a
The Herald was established in 1881.
1t is the official organ of the Republic
can Party, and, by far. the ablest ex-
ronent of the principles Of that party,
published in the county. ges8
The World began its daily visitations
in September of the present year. 1t
is neutral in politics, pronounced in its
opinions upon questions Of public in
terest, sand fearless in its advocacy Of
what it believes to be for the peoples
highest welfare. The World bids fair
to enjoy a career of great usefulness
and prosperity. 691.7 tA'h giHse !
The Pioneer Press, published in the
interest Of the colored race, and the
Independent, Republican in politics, are,
also, published in our city. a'ist
81 - svnd 9dgi RAILROADS y 51oY wgN
The railroad facilities of Martins
burg are excellent, the Cumberland
Valley, and Baltimore and Ohio rail
roads, affording easy and convenient
means Of transportation north, south.
east and west Martinsburg is thus
placed within few hours ride of
Washington City, Baltimore, Philadel-
lphia, New York, Harrisburg, Pitts
burg, Wheeling, and other important
commercial centres. s." IS
The B. & O. shops about which there
has been so much talk Of late, are,
without doubt, a source Of great profit
to our citv. We have lost the divis-
ion. The loss was, in my judgement,
a blessing in disguise. 1t has aroused
our people from their lethargy to re-
newed energy and yigor in other di-
rections. - IL .t.-.'....t..'s-s..-...
The loss Of the shops, however,
would be great loss indeed; and one
which do not believe the B. & 0, r.
R. Company have any intention of
visiting upon us. sgss a0 e,r aqs.
Let us not censure the B. & 0. too
severely, at least, until they exhibit
more visible signs of injuring US than
they have hitherto done; but. rather,
let us endeavor to show them that our
interests are mutual, and that to re-
main with us, will prove to their ma
terial prosperity as well as to ours.
THE NJ. NJ. NJ. & I. COMPANY.
The Martinsburg Mining, Manufac
turing and Improvement Company is
justly entitled to place of no little
importance among the resources of
Martinsburg. This company was or
ganized about one year ago, for the
purpose of extending the limits of the
city, inspiring the people with greater
zeal and enterprise, andinducing man
ufacturing industries to locate in our
midst Hundreds of desirable lots
have been laid off, streets and avenues
have been graded, and beautiful
park, pleasantly. located within one
mile of the city limits, will soon be
opened to the public. The new jail
almost completed, a furniture factory
recently erected, and several private
residences now building, are among
the many other attractions to be found
upon the company's ground.
Upwards of $500, 900 worth of stock
has already been disposed Of, and yet
the demand for lots seems unabated.
Unlike many other 'booms,n this one
is not destined to collapse. The char
acter of the men who manage its af-
fairs, is a sufficient guaranty of its
stability.
Whatever loss, real or imaginary,
we have sustained by the removal of
the division of the B. & 0. r. R. to
Brunswick, these men, in their praise
worthy efforts to enlarge, enrich, and
beautify our already inviting city,
have more than made good.
THE STREET RAILWAY.
The Electric Street Railway is an
Improvement of which we all should
feel proud. The first car moved at a
late hour on the night of October 30
hundreds of people thronging the
streets in order to witness the novel
sight, some of whom had never before
seen street car, and comparatively
few of whom had everridden on one pro
pelled nv electricitv Tho carS,, u ,, From,