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The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23

Relics Of the Father Of His Country Sold in Phiads
phia-The Prices.

Relics o. the Father Of His Country Sold in Philadel-
phia-The Prices.
Washington relics belonging to the
estate of the late J. C. Mcclure, of
Washington, d. c., were sold in Phila-
delphia last week, and included large
proportion, it is said, il not all the cor
respondence between Washington and
Madison, notably the letters written to
Madison in 1892 containing the outline
draft of a proposed farewell address
written when Washington entertained
the idea of declining denomination
to the presidency. The Lenox Library
at one time offered $1,000 for this let
ter, wanting it as companion to
Washington's final farewell address,
now held by that institution. The let
ter was sold for 81, 1926.
Another letter was that written by
Rev. Jacob Duche urging Washington
to forsake the idea of colonial union
and come into the fold of Great Brit
ain, which brought $500.
A letter from Col. Richard Butler in
relation to Aruold's treason brought
sll0, and Washington's letter vindicat-
ing himself from accusations of disloy-
atty made by the British Captain AS
gill, brought sl32.50. A letter of Col.
Brown in relation to Benedict Arnold's
treason, brought $50. Washington's
fowling piece, fintlock of unusual
length, brought $3.50. Six purple col
ored hack glasses, once the property of
Nellie Gusts, Washington's adopted
daughter, brought $37 80. Two silver
plated chalices sold for 1920. A pair
Of Washington's knee breeches, each
encircled with fifty-two brilliants,
mounted in silver, were sold for $40,
A number of books from Washington's
library were sold, among them Shines
Military Course with his autograph,
s270; an autograph copy of Lord
North's Administration" $500; vol
ume of poems by DR.. J. Akin, contain
ing a sonnet to Washington, $3.50
A French china fruit stand, presented
by the officers of the French navy to
Martha Washington, 1920. The royal
Dresden china cup, embossed with the
bust of Washington on one side and
that of Franklin on the other, brought
Sl20. A number of Washington por-
traits were also disposed of. The total
proceeds of the sale amounted to about
5000.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
WHAT THE WORLD WANTS TO SEE,

W. L. Wilson, of West Virginia,
Speaker Of the 53rd Congress.
President Cleveland fill the offices
With Democrats.
The tariff reduced and the infamous
election laws repeated.
Our merchants kept busy.
Our mechanics at work.
Capital investing in our town.
Our industries flourishing.
THE WORLDS subscription large.
Our boys and girls have merry
Xmas.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
FROM PAR.orr MAINE.
Xiilas.

The Far Reaching Value Of World al is Again
Demonstrated.
Mr.. j. S. Mathews, our enterprising
real estate agent, recently received u
letter dated at Augusta, Maine, from
contractor of that city, who states
that he saw Mr.. Mathews nd in THE
WORLD. This gentleman writes for
information, with u view to locating
here, He also stated his desire to pur-
chase lurge tract of land within
few miles of the city. This goes to
prove to our business men generally
the incaculable value Of an advertise
ment placed in the columns Of THE
WORLD.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
UNCLE sans PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
An Interesting Report BY tie Federal Commits
sionsr q Edasation.


An Interesting Report BY tie Federal Commits
sonsr Of Ed1cation.
The annual statement OF W. 7. Har-
ris. United States Commissioner of Ed
ucation, for the year ls90-91 to the
Secretary of the Interior, shows that
the nam her of pupils enrolled in the
common schools of the country is 49,
303,l10 and the average daily attend
ance S.404. 22s. There were 1858, 800
teachers. I22,551 being males and
24l, 81 being females, and the total
expenditure for the support of the pub
lie schools was s13S, I73.4S7. The
progress of education among the col
ored people, chiefly those residing in
the former slave States of the Union.
is presented in the following statistics:
Number of pupils, l,309. 25l: teachers
male. Is. SCI; female, 10,497.
The Commissioner declares that lat
no former epoch has there been so
much special inquiry and investigation
into the best methods for creating an
interest among pupils in their stadies;
the best plans for buildings to secure
light and ventilation, and to prevent
/ school-room diseases; the methods of
reforming the viciously inclined, and
the best way to reach the children of
the pauper and criminal elements of
society" In this latter regard the
bureau has taken the initiative in
instituting investigations on the sub
ject of education as a means of pre-
venting crime and pauperism, sending
well-trained specialist to study the
various phases of the question among
the congested centers of population in
the Old World and in this country,
The Commissioner delares that sec
ondary education is in a somewhat
chaotic condition in the United States,
but that conferences of eminent teach
ers and directors of education from all
parts of the country will be held in the
near future to propose remedial meas
ures for the conduct of secondary in
struction.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
THE FATHER OF SEATTLE,

Born in Hagers,own, Md, He Died Millionaire in
Washington State,
A dispatch from Seattle, Washing
ton, says: Henry l.. Lyster died early
yesterday morning at the age Of eighty
two years. He was known as the
father Of Seattle, being one Of the
first settlers on Puget sound He was
born near Hagerstown, Md, and came
to the Sound forty years ago from
Portland, Oregon.
He was at one time mayor OF the
city. He leaves yound widow and
an estate valued at between one and
two millions, including several mag
nificent buildings in this city.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.

The Wells, Fargo Express Com
pany's employees have robbed the cor
poration of $4,000.
Colorado Springs, Col, has been
looted of $4,000 by City Clerk Cor
man, who confesses.
Poet William Watson's insanity is
attributed to choral used to cure in
somnia.
For helping CARA to escape, Colo
mel Movers Hernandez, of the Mexican
army, will be shot Monday.
Kittie L. Sprague, nee Potter, sued
her husband for divorce in Denver,
won and then remarked the man.
While holding his baby on his knee
it his Lolne William Beckham, of
near Fort Stephens, Miss, was shot
dead.
Attorney W. R. Drury, Of Norfolk,
Va, was convicted of classifying a
pension paper and sentenced to one
year in prison.
To verify the bills of dogs slaught-
cred by him, Kansas City's pound
masters must hereafter present the
dogs tails to the city clerk.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
SOUNDS LIKE A FAIRY STORY.

What Electricity viii DO for Some Maryland Cities
Lighting Town Six Miles Away,
1t is understood that an effort will
be made in the near future TO organ
ize company to build an electric rail-
road from Frederick to Middletown
and thence perhaps to Hagerstown. 1t
is proposed to provide system of in
candescent lighting for Walkersville,
six miles distant, by power to be fur
nished oyer a wire from the plant in
Frederick.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
CONDITION OF TRADE.
General Review of Last Weeks Business OF
All Kinds.

All Kinds,
Bradstreet's trade review says =
Trade features of the week are found
in continued weakness in pig iron,
wheat and wool, with strength IN cot
ton, sugar, shoes, leather, lumber, rub
Der, tobacco, whiskey, hog, products,
sheetings, shirtings and prints, and
higher rates for call loans, due to the
outlook for heavier gold exports.
General trade at Charleston and
Nashville is heavier than it was last
month. The demand for holiday specl
alties is the feature at Atlanta ana
Galveston. Collections at almost all
Southern cities are very satisfactory,
and the outlook for spring trade is
good. Sales of sugar at New W
leans have been exceptionally heaVy
at constantly advancing prices. hlce
is active but steady.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
A JOHN BROWN RELIC.

A Brick Secured By Guard Presented to Eousum
Post G. A. T.
r. F. Johns, Cham bersburg, pre-
scented Housum Post 6. A. r., with a
brick from old John Browns Fort at
Harper's Ferry. This building was re-
Gently torn down, and all portions of
it, even to the dried mortar, transport
ed to Chicago to be regretted there.
Guards were posted around the work
men to prevent relic hunters from TAX
ing anything. One of the guards
sneaked away several bricks which he
gave to his friends, and from one OF
the latter Mr.. Johns received the me-
mento. The brick will be labeled and
placed on exhibition in the Post room.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
AMONG THE SICK.

Mys. d. a. Cline is still seriously in.
Mr.. Geo. L. Sencindiveri is improving
as rapidly as could be expected.
Elmer, son of Mr.. J. A. Peck, is
quite i'll at his home on Maple avenue.
Mr.. Isaac Mcdonald. who resides on
East Burke street, is somewha, inths-
posed
Mr.. Henry Couehman, who was seii-
ously injured at the b. x Q. shops on
Thanksgiving day, is SO far recovered
as TO be able to be on the streets again.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
MAY SUCCEED MR.. WILSON.
That is if the Hon. VIM. L. Wilson is Placed in the
Cabinet,

That is if the Hon. VIM. L. Wilson is Placed in the
Cabinet.
The possibilities Hon. VIM. Wilson
being placed in the Cabinet, brings
forward the mention of the name of
Forrest w. Brown, of Charles Town,
as a suitable man, and while we accord
to him all that would make up good
Congressman, yet the next Congress
man must come west of the mountains,
and how would Col. John 7. McGraw
suit ? He would be a popular candi-
date and would be an able member in
any House. Will the east concede
something to the west in the Second
Congressional district p Jefersoniass
Pldindealer.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
CAUGHT AT LAST.


Detective Daniel Sloan Runs Down Long Wanted
Colored Thief.
During the month Of July last Mr..
r. Frank Barr, of this city, assisted in
the laying of q carpet in the M. E.
church, South. on Martin street. He
drew his coat off and placed it on a
bench before going to work. There
were also two colored men assisting at
the time. One by the name Of John
Wallace Males took advantage of Mr..
Barr's absence at one time, and ran
through the pockets Of his coat. When
Mr.. Barr returned he missed Males,
and was informed by the other that he
Males had his coat III bis hands, and
after laying it down left. Mr.. Barr
examined his pockets and among other
things missed a B. & O. thousand mile
book. Detective Sloan was informed
of the theft, and set to work at once to
catch Males. He lost no opportunity,
and followed him to various places,
until last Saturday night, when he
caught up with him at Cumberland.
Mr.. Sloan surprised Males, and when
told he was wanted and was under ar
rest, he was scared almost out Of his
wits. He was sharp enough, however,
in one direction, by refusing to leave
Cumberland without the proper requi-
sition papers. He was locked up there,
and as soon as the papers can be Sc
cured he will be brought to this city.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
LET THERE BE NO MISUNDERSTANDING.

A Protest From the Middle Counties and Stern End
of the Congressional District.
The prospects of Mr.. William l..
Wilson getting a seat in the Cabinet
has caused several aspirants for his
place in Congress to spring up in the
eastern end Of this Congressional dis
trict. Before this matter progresses
too far it might be well to take our
bearings. This end of the district has,
on account of the superior abilities of
Mr. Wilson, freely accorded him the
nomination for five terms. 1t no doubt
will continue to do so as long as he de-
sires to remain in Congress. but if he
should go into the Cabinet or otherwise
yacate his seat in the Lower House we
will bitterly resist giving the nominal
ton to any gentleman from the ex-
IRENE east. The middle counties and
the stern end will positively assert
their claims. A proper understanding
of these matters might save trouble
later on. --Fdirmon Under.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
ANENT OUR ENLARGEMENT.

The Herald Offers Some Words Of Encouragement
and Advice,
The Martinsburg DAILY WORLD has
been enlarged and improved, evil
dences of prosperity we are glad to see,
for Martinsburg can show no better
evidence of business and industrial
Importance than by sustaining good
daily paper. We do not approve of
its course all the time and in many
things, but we are willing for the
credit of the town that it should sue
coed, hoping age and wisdom and pru-
dence may come some day, with wealth
and dignity thrown in.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
A NOTABLE ARREST AT WHEELING.

A Popular Republican Politician Arrested .Or
Mai 2o1aesr.
Harry Houser, a United States mail
collector, and one of the most popular
young republican politicians in Wheel
ing, was arrested Saturday charged
with robbing the mails and shoplifting.
Houser vas prominent candidate
Friday before the republican pri-
maries for mayor of Wheeling, but was
defeated. He has confessed bis crime.
Houser was also treasurer of the Wheel
ing Lodge of Elks. The exposure
caused a profound sensation.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
TIE B. & 0. SHOPS.

The mechanics employed in the B.
& O. shops are very busy. Five en-
gines are now undergoing a thorough
overhaaling, and number of Others
are receiving more or less attention.
Hauling on the road is reported very
heavy.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
KIND WORDS FOR THE WORLD.

The Martinsburg DAILY WORLD comes
to us greatly enlarged with new head
ing, and other evidences OF prosperity.
1t is a live paper, one that is likely to
stay in the community in which it is
published. 1t is mp TO the times, bright
AID newsy and deserving OF patronage.
-ndgerstowm NerS.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
SUDDEN DBATB.

Mrs. Rebeeca McShersy. an aged
and respected lady. died last night at
her residence on Liberty street. this
city, very suddenly, aged "a years.
Funeral will take place from the house
o-morrow morning at 10 o'clock. In
terment will be made at Darkesville.
j. w. Roberts. funeral director.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
BLUE DICK

Mr.. Henry Shepherd has traded for
''Blue Dick pacing horse well
known IN this section, and formerly
owned by Mr. Conner, of Harper's
Ferry. Mr.. Shepherd got the horse
from Mr.. Conner, of Hagerstown.-
Shepherdstoton Register
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
THE WOMAN in raE CASE.

The Huntington Train Robbery was Planned n
Her House.
The woman in the case of the c. Il
Q. train robbery, the wife of Forgey,
one of the robbers, confesses that she
had full knowledge Of all the details of
the affair. She sewed Forgey's mask
of black dress lining to his hat.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
BRIEF LOCAL MENTION.
Happenings of Interest Briefly Photographed For
Busy World Readers.
Busy merchants,
Jingling coin,
Fat Golfers,

Tired clerks,


Happy children on Christmas morn
Some of our pavements need repair
ing.
The newspaper New Years address
poets are now in the midst of THEN
agonies.
Mr.. Z. r. Harrison has taken tenn
porary possession of Capt E. G. Bart
let's office.
| The Martinsburg students are com
home for the holidays, some of them
bringing friends with them.
Several of the Martinsburg boys
haye already returned home from
school to spend their Christmas va
cation.
Mr.. Geo. l.. Sencindiver and family
have removed to the residence lately
occupied by Mr.. Louis Lambert, ON
Maple avenue.
Mr.. Ed Shepherd has gone home to
Shepherdstown, to spend the holidays,
and nurse a gathered thumb which is
making life burden to him, just now.
One week from to-day is Christmas
eve. How nice it would be if we were
all children, looking forward with a
profound faith and great expectations
to visit from Santa Claus.
There were no services held yester-
day in the NJ E. Church, South, owing
to the indisposition of the pastor. DR..
Cackley has been suffering for weeks
from the effects of a fall.
King street was favorite prone
made yesterday. Everybody visited
the West End to note the progress
made at the Kilbourn mills and the
Improvements on the NJ. NJ. NJ. & I.
land and Abel's addition,
1t is said by local contractors that
III lllC CIV CIT ccChSOll, vi OniOs SCCui Co
the contract for the erection of our
public building, he cannot possibly
avoid loss. But trust jackson and the
powers at Washington for that.
A trio of citizens, neither one Of
whom, judging from their accent, were
born in this country, held quite an
animated conversation on the court
house corner last evening on the sub
iect of restricting immigration. They
claimed that the labor world was over
crowded now. Yet the truth is there
is not an idle man in this or any other
city in the United States, who, if lie
really wanted work could not get it.
Too many are looking for '.soft snaps. y
Pull off your coats and go to work.
Honest labor, no matter what, never
yet and never will belittle a man
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23

a Connecticut advertiser paints
posters on cows in fields near the rail-
roads.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23

The new residence or Mrs. Harriet
Thompson is almost completed.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-09-03

CTATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
- R~amsey-District Court, Second Judicial
District.
III the matter of the assignment of Rasmus
G. Larsen for the benefit of creditors-No-
tice of application for allowance of ac-
Notice is hereby given to all persons
interested IN the ab~ove-entitled matter
that upon the petition, account and vouch-
ers filed in the Office of the CLERK of this
court September I'd, A. D. 1892, and upon
the other records and files i'll said
matter, | shall apply to this court,
at a special term thereof, to be held
at the court house in the city of st. Paul
in said county of Ramsey, on Saturday, the
2ith day of September, A. d. 1872, at 10 o o'clock
a. III. OF SAID day, or as soon thereafter as
counsel can be heard, for an order confirming
all my acts rs assignee in said matter, allow
ing my account. fixing my fees and that of
my attorney. as i'll said petition prayed, and
directing the funds remaining in my hands,
after deducting said fees and expenses in
cured after filing said petition, to he distr.b-
directing that, after this is done, Judgment
releasing and discharging said insolvent
from all liability to creditors who have filed
their releases as required by law and received
their just proportion of the funds belonging
to SAID estate for claims or debts existing
AT the time of the assignment herein. and for
ever barring each of said creditors from as
Sertlng or enforcing. or attempting to assert
or enforce. said claim. and dIsch arging
said assignee ana his bond from all liability
i'll said matter, be made and entered.
WILLIAM McMURRAN, Assignee.
Dated September I'd. A. ID. 1892.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-09-03
wOMAN's CHRISTIAN HOME.
Meeting of the Boara of Managers
to Discuss Plans for Work.

Meeting of the Boara of Managers
to Discuss Plans for Work.
A meeting of the board of managers
of the Woman's Christian home was
held yesterday morning at 10 o'clock in
the reception room of the home, at
North and De Soto streets. There were
present Mrs. H. d. Gates, Mrs. E. A.
Van Duzee, Mrs. NJ. A. Schriver, Mrs.
S. S. Taylor. Mrs. A b. Stickney, Mrs.
A. NJ. Lawton, Mrs. H. a. Young. Mrs.
H. L. Moss, Mrs. E. w. Shirk and Mrs.
f. W. Il. PREM. The regular routine
business of the board was transacted,
and the rest of the morning was given
over to a discussion of plans for the adj
vancement of the institution. The
home has removed to new quarters, has
a great many inmates, but is in Debt an =
needs money badly. The institution is
such a worthy one and its work so badly
needed in st. Paul that the women in
charge feel sure that the public will re-
spond freely to the appeal for aid. An
entertainment or a series of entertain
ments will be given soon for the benefit
of the lone.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-09-03
BdF No. HOBBY Aid. Zimmerman

BID F No. HOBBY Aid. zimmerman
Resolved, That the Chicago, St Paul. Mn
neapolis Il Omaha Railway Company and the
St. Paul & Duluth Railway Company are
hereby instructed and required, without de-
lay, to place drop gates, such as are com.
monty used for the protection of travel, over
their crossings on Earl street, near Post Sid
ing station. in the City of 81. Paul, Mimi. and
that the same be operated from 6 o'clock in
the morning until II o'clock midnight. and
that after sunset Il red light be exhibited on
the gates.
The City Engineer is hereby instructed to
at once notify said railway companies of this
resolution, and to see that they forthwith
com ply with the same.
Adopted by the Board of Aldermen Aug. 16,
1892.
Yeas-Ald. Copeland, Conley, Cullen. Dorni-
den. Franklin. Hickman, Montgomery, Warren,
Zimmerman, Mr. President-10.
Nays-0.
Adopted by the Assembly Aug. ?5, 1892.
Yeas-Messrs Doran. DAILY. johnson. Pike
Reardon, Sandell, Van Slyke, Mr.. President-S
Nays-0.
Approved Sept. /, 1892.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-09-03

Sauce-One pint of boiling cream,
two even tableSpoonfuls of butter, four
heaping tablespOonfulso of flour, one-half
te%aspoonful of salt and a pinch of white
pepper. Melt the butter, and when it
bubbles stir in the -four. Cook for a few
minutes but do not allow it to brown,
then pour upon it slowly the boiling
cream and stir till perfectly smooth.
Add seasoning and mix with the sweet
breads. The sauce must be very thick,
otherwise the %croquettes will absorb the
fat. The croquettes are fried in deep
fat like d%oughnuts, and it Is essential
that the fat be very hot. AS soon as
they are a fine brown skim them out. If
allowed to cook too long they Will burst.
The croQuette moulds are rather large
for these delicacieS, and it is more salts
factory to shape them by hand. This
is easily done after they are rolled in
cracker dust the first time. A good way
Is to drop a tablespoonful of the mixture
into the cracker dust and when coated
finish their preparation with the fingers.
Tomato sauce, such as is served with
chops and fish, is an excellent accom-
paniment to these croQuettes.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-09-03

lHD BROS.

A few items for you to
ponder over; sure to prove
interesting; we have a num-
Der more; call and look
them over.
National Pure Food Co.'s SOUPS, per
Ghoice Concord grapes, per basket. soc
Fresh eggs, per ...15c
Nice large potatoes full measured. Csc
Fine Duchess apples. per bushel ....75c
Fine Duchess apples. per peck Roo
Pure malt vinegar (for pickling), per
Pure cider vinegar, per al..........25
Imported sardines, per can........12%c
domestic sardines, per can......... SC
Goou dairy butter, in 5 and 10-lb.
Fine creamery butter at.............23:
Choice creamery butter at. .26c
Fine full cream cheese 0mild) t.....lOc
The above Is the best bargain in
cheese we have ever offered.
Fancy brick cheese
Fine mild cheese at. &c
FINE Swiss cheese at..........1 Is and 15c
We have a fine line of inn
ported Cheese, all this sea-
sons make: New Edam,
Pineapple, Roquefort, Fro
mage de Brie and Neuf-
chatel. New White Clover
Honey, per cake zoe. Sugar
Cured Ham (small size(
per h., 13c.