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The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-11-14
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1t is evident that West Virginia does
not intend to be relegated to the back
ground while the narration OF snake
stories is going on, and she relates
through the medium Of q dispatch the
following bouncer: s'While two lumber
men named McCray and Deuers were
telling timber near Cleveland, Webster
county they cut down large linn tree
which was literally alive with snakes Of
variety never before found in this vi
cinity They were brown-in color, large
in size--haying yellow jaws, from which
they continuously evicted Shiny mat
ter-and were exceedingly vicious, at
lacking the men as soon as the tree fell
After killing large number, McCray
and Deuers were obliged TO retreat. Sc
curing assistance, they returned to the
spot and q general slaughter took place,
not less than 500 reptiles being killed.
Investigation was then made and from
1900 to 1900 eggs were found in various
parts Of the tree"
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-11-14

Mr.. Phil Henson, the gentleman dis
tinguished for having produced the long
est beard in the world, found it SO in
convenient and uncomfortable that he
was induced to cut it off. A number of
his friends had planned to place him in
charge Of the Mississippi department of
the Worlds exposition at Chicago, where
1t was presumed his remarkable beard
would prove a striking feature in the
attractions, and much regret is felt that
he chose to relieve himself of that in
cumbrance. The beard was by actual
measurement about ten feet long,
Corinth Herald.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-11-14

Says gentleman who attended the re-
cent Methodist conference In Washing
ton: II was amused at the way In which
. few English delegates conducted them
selves at the hotel. It reminded me Of
the story told about Matthew Arnold on
the occasion Of his visit to this country.
When ut Cleveland he was generously
entertained. One morning his host put
before him at the breakfast table, among
other things, buckwheat cakes. For .
long time neither he nor his wife took
any cakes, but noticing that his Ameri-
can friends ate them with great APP
parent relish and gusto, he gingerly took
one on his plate and tasted it very crit
ically. Then leaning over to his wife he
said, You'd better try one, deah, they
ali not 'alf so nawsty as they look. -
New York Tribune.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-11-14

There is remarkable specimen Of .
boy in the New Jersey Reform school ut
Jamesburg. He has been made q ward
Of the state because it is not considered
safe for him TO be at large. He Is only
six years old, but has the manners and
the maturity of a young man Of twenty
and the Innstache Of q man much older.
He Is called by the medical men who
have examined him a precocious baby
and wonder in more ways than one.
His name is Herman Hoffer. He is more
than four feet in height, has nicely
cnrled blond nustache and can strike
from the shoulder with the force Of a
sledgehammer. He can move u barrel
Of -four and lift easily a 200 pound
weight His parents have found 1t i'm
possible to control him.
The boy is not only the admiration OF
his companions, but the terror Of the
neighborhood. He can whip any boy IN
Trenton, and he occasionally amused
himself by playing David q The town
Philistines. The parents were forced To-
appeal to Judge Robert s. Woodruff, Of
the Mercer circuit court, to put him Iii
subsection. He was examined By Dr..
Horace q. Wetherill. who pronounced
him phenomenon and remarkable
case. The boy is now at Jamesburg and
the wonder Of the institution. He has
not yet made any trouble. He Is too
deeply interested in his new surround
ings He is attending the school, but
the teachers have not yet reached con-
clusion as to the trend Of his mind
Exchange.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-11-14
Japanese Cigarettes m China.

During the month Of May last the ex-
port of Japanese cigarettes to Shanghai
aggregated 552, 800, from which it may
be inferred that the foreign residents of
China are beginning to appreciate the
Japanese article. But unfortunately, as
is usually the case with everything ex-
ported from this country, the necessity
of keeping up the quality of the article
is not appreciated.
Adulteration with leaves of the lotus,
the goba and SO forth, has been resorted
to, with the result of greatly injuring
the reputation which the cigarettes were
just beginning to earn. The Toxic news
agency addresses word of timely warn
ing to the shortsighted manufacturers.
Japanese Mail.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-11-14
coMPANY's COUNSEL.
FAULKNER & WALL

LANDS FACTORIES &c-The Company acquired
the choicest lands for Building Sites Factories &c On this
the famous Faulkner Iron Ore Beds with the richest Iron Ore the
Cumberland Valley
the attention capitalists from all the world
been such rush her advantages and her wealth She
almost undertake. State with the finest the
this well the finest timber and they coming this State
take advantage and the benefits Natures lavish hand Manucu
railroad facilities ship out the goods and still be advantageous
the coal timber We feel assured that West Virginia
inducements
the county seat of Berkeley Of West Vin richest garden
spots
The Baltimore Ohio Railroad Company large shops city,
employing many hands most Of whom skilled workmen, with
roll of from $4,000 $50 connecting
cities and railroads of the United
The Cumberland Valley Railroad through
Mainsbug and with the system
The Maryland already
and only eight miles from this and doubtless will
complete to Martnsburg.
The West Virginia Central Railroad greatest
running through the belt timber probably
the world deAus their railroad
do will and almost bound will
State. 4 ~ ~
The City Of Martnsurg the
houses residence The supplied System
which from and failing spring sufficient supply $4,000
people.
The and houses lighted gas electricity.
MINERAL AND TIMBERn addition
the
timber lands will beautiful
property to visitors The climate Minsbug hefu
FACTORShe Company reserveampe grounds for
and Of all kinds call special prospectus
this location for manufactures The Company will special
for factories to this the West
Virginia and do all its induce
where they cheap homes good schools churches
|each--par value S25O0ful paid and
Ten cent must be paid subscription month
as they shall elect until paid in full
Subscribers stock will right paid
lis if they hold
right 70 double the amount IN the payment Of lot
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-11-14
Sunday Labor in Maine.

A wealthy New York merchant has
employed a minister to labor in rural
Maine for year among the 'sun-
churched.' People who have not inves-
tigated the matter have little idea Of the
opportunities for such labor. On cross
roads within ten miles of Lewiston there
Is absolutely no observance of the Sab
bath. Men were in the fields pulling
tnrnips and women were hanging out
washings last Sunday .-Lewiston (Me.)
journal.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-11-14
The Patriot,

printed in Harrisburg II Is under new man
agement--enlarged handsome. bold IN the right
fearless in denouncing wrong; Is always and
unswervingIy Democratic. II Is the only Demo
cratic newspaper at the state Capital. 1t makes
a speciality Of Department News. It Is the only
paper in Central Pennsylvania that receives
and prints fun Associated Pres Reports, Or
tained by Il eyer liz own wires. II presents
each dry special Correspondence from ALI points
tributary u Harrisburg. all the Harrisburg
Views, Fahion Notes. Household Hints Do
nestle Recipes, society Gossip, Scientific
Humorous md Political Articles, short Stories
and Sketches III Market Reports are com
pIete, both his 10 Finance and Commerce. M
Live stock Markets are prepared specially for
THE PATRIOT, and have only been successfully
initiated by one other newspaper in the state.
The Saturday Sermon Of Rev. DR.. Sturgeon, Of
London, is great feature.
THE PATRIOT wants the rascals turned out or
locked mp To this end 1t heartily urges the
election OF Wright and Tilden as the only means
to stop the pIundering Of the public treasury.
The weekly Patriot, 8 pages, is only 81
year II maintains the best features of the
daily including the spurgeon Sermon. First
take your home paper. then it, Send for circu
lars and sample copies free OF either daily or
weekly.
Liberal rates for campaign or otherwise.
Address.
The Patriot Company,
D. A. ORR, pars,psry.
JOHN G. ORR. rstAsusta
9-3O-5t HARRISBURG PA.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-11-14
A Queer Bir,i.

While gentleman was out hunting
near Crawfordville last week be noticed
something curious swimming just under
the water. It didn't seem to be a fish
nor yet bird. Presently it rose, shook
the water from its wings and started to
Ay, when he shot it down, 1t had head
like turtle, wings like bat and q tail
scaly like carp. There were two feet
webbed like q goose. -Atlanta Constitu-
ton.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-11-14

In Europe 100000 armed men are
sullenly facing each other, waiting only
for the word to spring at each others
Threats. War has long been thought Of
- imminent. and this state Of things has
come to be regarded as normal. This,
anomalous condition Is without parallel
In history. Forum.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-11-14
DIRECTORS.

Hon STEPHEN B. ELKINs Vice President West Va Central
Ekins w. Va.
Hon ROBERT p PORTER Editor Proprietor New York Press
Hon CHARLES FAULKNER o. Senator, Martinsburg W. Va
Hon KING, Vice President b & o. Baltimore, Nd
Hon. FAULKNER Faulkner & Ingles, Martinsburg
W. Va.
Hon. GEO. M. BOWERS, Martnsburg, w. Va.
/. l. BENDER Contractor Martinsburg w. Va.
THEODORE K MILLER of Daniel Miller & Co. Baltimore Md.
j. WILSON, Cashier Peoples National Bank Martinsburg
W. Va.
DR. G. p MORRISON, Martnsburg, W. Va.
H. c. BERRY, Dry Goods Merchant Martinsburg, w. Va.
JAMES F. THOMPSON Clothing firm of Thompson Tab
Ter, Martinsburg, w. Va.
M. " RICHARDS, General immigration Agent b & O. Bat
more, Md.
D. w SHAFFER the firm Of G. NJ Shaer Son Martinsburg
DIR. S. N. MYERS, Marnsburg, w. Va.
CHARLES H. MILLER Sheriff of Berkeley County, Martinsburg
JAMES w. McKowN, Martinsburg, W. Va.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-11-14
EVERY ~.
PATRIoT

should read good newspaper. In the seiec'
tIon Of a newspaper many considerations should
govern First, Il should be one that endeavors
70 give all the news without prejudice. Il
should be neatly printed on good paper It
should be independent--in favor u all that Is
good, upright, clean such a newspapers
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-11-14
WEST VIRGINIA
MHRTINSBURG,
OFFICERS.

President, Hon Gro. NJ. Bowers Martnsburg, W.
First President, c. I'll. MILLER, Martinsburg W. Va
Second President H. G. BERRY Martinsburg, w Va
Treasurer WILSON Cashier Peoples Bank Martnsburg
Secretary, STUART W. WALKER, Martnsburg, w. Va
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-26
BOTH LIGHT AND THIN,
To the Editor OF the EAGLE.

To the Editor OF the Eagle.
Out of the chaotic and resounding
depths of the theological discussion now
being carried on throughout the country,
come at last, from Chicago, very per-
tinent suggestion, opposite alike to the
multitudinous and divergent views of all
the different sects.
This is nothing less than proposal from
a firm believer in the existence of the
human soul TO scientifically prove his
assertion by weighing the body immedi-
ately before and after death-the post
mortem discrepancy indicating the
weight of the eliminated substance call
ed the soul.
This is so much in line with the pri-
vate investigation have long been pur-
suing that | venture to relate the re-
suit of my operations.
1t Is a noticeable occurrence at public
hangings that the rope frequently breaks
when the MISUNDERSTANDING know
ing what some theologians do not
always readjusts the same rope and re-
peats the operation, knowing, probably
10y intuition, that the life or soul which
has been partially or entirely jerked out
by the first drop will lessen the weight
of the body and the consequent strain
upon the rope.
To rational mind the phe-
nomenon presented is mex
plicable except upon the theory that the
expulsion Of the soul reduces the total
weight to be rehung. and leaves the rope
adequate to the purpose intended during
the second drop; for the rope is the same,
and all the details of the first and second
drop are identical.
| think if the government should con-
duct its hanGings upon steel halyards Of
sufficient size, and adjusted to the pur-
pose, the existence and weight of the
human soul would be easily ascertaina-
be.
1t has been my custom in my practice
for the last few years to heft inadver-
tently those patients who come TO me as
a last resort, and by obtaining like ser
vice from the undertaker-who is a good
friend of mine-I have secured reliable
statistics covering 6S cases; and basing q
calculation upon our joint figures it
would appear that the human soul
weighs from SIX 70 fourteen pounds, va
rving with the quality Of the religion en-
tertained during lfe-that Of the ''anti-
Briggs unreviSel Presbyterian being
always the fourteen FOUNDER. Respect
fully, II y.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-26
POWDER AND BALL

There are thirteen regiments of heavy
cavalry in the British army
To build one of the monster 112-ton guns
requires about as much time as it takes to
build the vessel which carries it. Its cost
is about 100000.
Patriotism has led the Swiss govern
ment to order the 1901 coo new small caliber
repeating rifles for its infantry from
twenty-eight small Swiss firms instead Of
from one great German or English manu-
facturer.
The blast from the new high power guns
is so tremendous that it has been found by
experiment unsafe to train the muzzle Of a
6-inch gun nearer than two feet 10 the
ships side. The sides would not he blown
in, however, but driven outward by the
back" blast.
The food allowed to sailors in the Ameri-
can navy IS better than that furnished in
any other navy in the world. They have
every vegeta bic that can be canned except
asparagus, besides all kinds Of canned
meats In fact, they have fresh meats,
and the mess fund provides fresh fruits.
The naval department OF Norway and
Sweden. il preparing estimates for 1893
has made the basis Of its calculations an
increase OF sos, 90 IN the naval appropria-
tons. This increase, moreover. il will ask
parliament 10 make permanent during the
next eight or ten years. Most Of this in
crease would be devoted TO the coDstruc-
ton OF heavy batt.esAips.
A vegetable cartridge shell. which Is en-
tirely consumed In firing, i nov coming
into general use IN tire French army. The
cartridge has scarcely half the weight Of
one with a metal saeil, the cost Is consid-
erabiy less, besides tie inconvenience OF
removing the shell after each SHOT =
avoided. At present the composition Of
this military novelty - kept a secret.
a synokeless powder has been prepared
at the Newpo-. torpedo station which Is
credited win having giy-a rife bullet
the astounding ve4Oclty O. ESQ feet per
second. Moreover. it a. stated taAs a.
distance d ~ yartis Jae report ri The gun
was no5 heard. neg "a, anv smoke visible.
Gun cotton Pulg - reported % - tEe base
OF the powdes bGt TIE other ingredients
and their mani ..s.assoa are a government
secret
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-26
PEN, PENCIL AND BRUSH.

Rosa Bonheur is at work on her painting
of Buffalo Bill's Indians and buffaloes.
Mrs Humphrey Wards favorite amuse-
ment fad is china painting. and she is
never so happy as when with brush in
hand and plate or cup before her.
The grave of Washington Aston, the
South Carolina artist and poet. Is in one
OF the cemeteries OF Cambridge, Mass.
with no suitable memorial 10 mark IL.
Tennyson in his old age is an incessant
smoker. y large jar Of tobacco stands
conveniently near his elbow and his be-
loved pipe is rarely removed from his
mouth.
Edgar W. Howe, the Kansas editor aud
author, whose story Of a Country Tour"
made him famous. is at work on q new
novel Of a somewhat religious character.
Howe il still q young man. having just
reached tbirty-six.
Alphonse Daudet, the French author,
was a country school teacher, earning o
scant salary, when be set out for Paris 70
better his condition. Twenty years later
he was paid for his "Sappho" the largest
sum ever received by an author for novel
Sir Edwin Arnold says he mas written
5000 editorial leaders each az them averag-
ing over bali column ira length. lie en-
joys editorial work greatly, aud Is never
happier, he says, than when pegRing away
with q pen. lie always smokes . pipe
when writing.
The most popular Turkish poetess f. a
Russian lady. Her name i Olga Loyedo-
ba, but she IS known by her pseudopym,
"Halacre." 70 the Turks who delight 70
recite poems. Beside her original pro6uc-
tons, she makes TRANSACTIONS from the
Russian poets into She modern AraUc.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-26
ELECTRIC SPARKS.

All the principal cities in the republic OF
Colombia are now lighted with electricity.
Bremen Is the first city in Germany to
operate all its Car lines by the electric
motor.
When the electric light has been de-
prived OF It's bea' ray, IL is shown 20 have a
powerful stimulating effect upon the mus
Giles Of tue body.
Germany stands at the front In electrical
science although the United States u far
ahead Of any other country in the practical
Use Of electricity
Among the many applications Of electric
welding is that for welding broken teeth
in band saws, thus saving the cost snd
labor Of resetting the saws.
II a company can get control OF water
power Of 10000 horse power at Barnett
shoals il proposes TO run By electricity tho
machinery in every manufsetory IN Athens,
ga
A new resistance metaI resembles ordi-
nary copper wire on the outside, with a
pinkish white tnge at the point Of frAc-
ture. Il il very strong without losing
much ductiHty.
An elevator that IL operated by electricity
on a new principle has been tested. II Is
controlled by a handle within the car, and
the motion can bs increased or decreased
In speed and reversed.
4 Russian electrician Is said 70 have
lately patented process Of photographing
and engraving on metals by means Of cleo
tricity by hitch the etching method 10 en-
tirely dispensed with.
The smallest incaBdsscsnt lamp made IL
called the grain" lamp. Rad - three mill
meters ia diameter By five 81 length Is
power Is that Of one candle. II - used ia
surgical and dental operations.
j, - stated that syndicate Of swl-. and
Engiikh capitalists has been formed 70 util.
lie a part ~ fbe Rhine f. IA ~ lauEeubgrg
for the generation - electric energy Tue
water will be Jed OF - tarblues by race
three -f0grths 81 a nHs long. aud viii yield
: 100 horse power.
An inventor ia Eugene. Ore. has in
vented :. 900 candle dynamo that any ons
can handle without fear 81 harm Be1eut-
IL. ia the prsSeace % visitors. Toe iuvsntos
took the cgassctjuK wires IN bis hand.
wrapped them ar1lu3 csfyons AID bring-
Tag TIE points together hsld fse carD0es ia
his hand while = brilliant arc a. formed
bet -Tssn tie p0ints
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-26

The prospect of opening up at an early
date such a vast extent OF valuable
farming and grazing lands will be likely
10 renew, in even greater degree, the
fever of settlement which broke out
when Oklahoma was thrown open to the
public. 1t Is not likely that congress will
interpose obstacles in the way; and when
the last legislative and executive sane
ton shall have been obtained the Outlet
"boom" will be sight well worth wit
Messing. And with her several lines of
railroad reaching into the Strip TO the
southeast, south and southwest, Wichita
holds the vantage ground as the chief
entrepot and supply depot for the entire
stretch of the new country-facts worth
noting by the shrewd and enterprising
men Of commerce.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-26
FOOTLIGHT FLASHES.

Augustin DAILY is the only New York
manager who pays for his seats when he
goes TO theaterS other than his own.
Young Salvini is going to try Othello,
and his father has sent him his costumes
and dagger for the part with his blessing
BY the ieath of a cousin George Fl. Jes-
sup, the lramatist, has fallen heir to con-
siderable estate in Misunderstanding near
50,0Oo.
Tagliapietra says he played in Marshall,
Tex, once TO an audience Of twelve cow
boys who staid two minutes, then shot
out all the lights and left the hall.
Nat Goodwin has bought new play in
three acts by Charles T. Vincent. 1t is
called "a Gay Deceiver," and will be first
played at Hooley's theater, Chicago, on
Nov. 80.
Dr. Hamilton Griffin, Mary Anderson's
Btepfather, while in New York recent
ly, said that Mrs. Navarro was living quiz
city at TUnbridge Wells and was perfect
ly happy"
Fred g. Berger has been Sol Smith Rus
sells manager for twenty-five years. He
was associated with the comedian when he
used to do his shabby genteel" and other
specialties with the Swiss bell ringers.
Captain Jack Crawford, the "Poet
Scout" has written play called Tat, or
the Veterans Daughter" a story of tho
frontier. 1t was revised by t. late Dion
Boucicault just before his death. Captain
Crawford intends TO star it himself.
Ada Fells, a chorus girl in the "Ship
Alloy" company, has fallen heir to 500, 900
left by her grandmother in Springfield,
Ills, whence she ran away six months
ago because her parents would not allow
her to go on the stage Her parents are
wealthy.
Rudyard Kipling has made play out of
his novel, 1.-The Naulahka," in coliabora-
ton with Wolcott Balestier. The play,
which is in three acts, has already been
produced in England 'for copyright pur-
poses," which means that its first public
presentation wiz be in this country.
The Actors Fund of America does ex-
cellent work in the theatrical PROFESSIONAL
hours of need, and paid out in its last fiscal
year Sl9901. &c for relief, funeral expenses,
medicines and the like. The receipts were
S64, 621.72 and the expenditures $2S, S79 50.
The assets of the fund amount to S75, 09l.5L