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

To sailor, every vessel is an indi-
vidual. No two vessels, even of the
same class, are alike to him. The
man who keeps lookout in the Port
land observatory can recognize over
100 different vessels that belong to
that port the minute he sees them
twenty miles away through his tele-
scope. He says there are no two ves-
sells that ever were alike in shape or
rig. You see the back of a friend
on the street some distance away. and
you know him by the cut of his lib, 3"
he says. This is almost literally true in
the case Of vessels. An old sailor sees
the difference without always being
able to explain just wherein it lies
Lewiston (AIe.) Journal.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
"1HT LAND or FIRE."
Those queer savages at the southern
Extremity of south America.

The most interesting, ard strangest
people in the world, who ever came
under my notice are the natives in
habiting the great Island Of Terre del
Fuego, said Capt. Terrenby Jameson,
OF the British Army, in recent in
terview.
The island, which is situated at the
southern end of the Continent, il
called the Land Of Fire." because
Of the fires which the natives never
permit to go out, continued Capt.
Jameson. In every hut or hole in the
ground along the coast where the
natives live fire is kept perpetualiy
burning, and on a calm day, when
viewed from the ocean, hundreds OF
streaks of smoke can be seen circiing
towards the sky.
The fires are kept burning, some
say, on account of strange religious
belief; but the real reason, / think,
is because they have no way of max
ing fire il the blaze becomes ex-
tinguished. 1t is supposed that the
fire was originally brought from a
volcano in the Cordilleras centuries
ago.
The Fuegans are the most brutal
tribe in the world, and as fierce and
savage as tigers. They have no fore
head to speak Of, their hair growing
down to their eyes. They are large
people, and no other tribe ever ven-
lures too close to their territory.
They live like beasts, however, always
eating everything raw.
Their chief diet Is the fish that are
washed up on the beach during
storms, and frequently they secure
the carcass of whale that becomes
stranded on the beach. The bodies
Of the sailors also furnish them with
food. Shipwrecks are frequent along
the coast there, for some of the most
severe hurricanes pass over that part
OF the country.
The fires the Fuegans keep burning
are only used for warmth. The climate
is quite cold, butthe natives are thinly
clad, the only garment used being a
cloak of some kind of skin. This they
always wear over the shoulder on the
windward side.
But even this they will sell for a
cheap ornament or choice piece Of
food. When / was there / saw a
Fuegan woman sell sailor the cloak
off her b ack for string of beads, and
she walked away in snowstorm in a
nude condition, content with her bar
gain.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23

A German paper tells of a certain dyer
at Roslln who was awakened in the
night not long ago by some burglars who
We're working his establishment and
We're Just ready to get away with a
large bundle of valuable dye-stuffs. He
seized gun and ran into the dye house,
where he found two men, whom he
compelled to jump into a large vat of
indigo dye. By threatening to shoot he
forced them to plunge under the liquid
several times, when he opened the door
ana ordered them into the street. He
dld not notify the police, but he told
the story next morning and nobody had
any trouble in identifying the burglars
on sight. They are marked men at Ros.
hn.-New Orleans Picayune.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
IN ALASKAN wIlDs.
Attacks of Terrible Mosquitoes Warded
or by Fierce Forest Fires


Miles and miles of blackened stumps
marked the ravages of forest fires. The
Indian, when resting on his journey and
suffering from mosquitoes, sets fire to
the twigs and leaves around him, Great
ing smoke which keeps the pest at
distance, and, when refreshed, he straps
ON his pack and moves along the trail,
without extinguishing his fire; when
announcing his approach to friends at
distance he sets fire to half-dead
spruce, or tamarack tree, and the col
umn of thick, black smoke is the signal,
to be acknowledged in the same manner
by those who see it, so as to direct the
traveller to their camping grounds.
In the summer everything is
crisp and dry and the timber is saturated
with turpentine Trees left to smolder
are famed into fame by the slightest
breeze; the flames creep along the resin
Gus trees and spread until the whole for
ests are destroyed. These forest fires and
the mosquitoes account for the scarcity
of game. Over the vast untraveled re-
gions that we visited there was re-
markable scarcity of wild animals, writes
E. j. Glave, in the Century. We saw
only few ground squirrels and some
grouse and ptarmigan The Indians say
that all the larger ANIMALS retreat IN
summer to the hilltops, where, exposed
to constant breeze, they are free from
the torments Of insects.
At our camp for the night on grassy
, knoll, the mosquitoes and other flies
were in greater numbers, and more
ravenous than we had ever previously
experienced them The whole insect
world seemed to hail our arrival with
the same relish that reservation Indians
welcome Government rations. Their
attacks were fierce and incessant; our
poor brutes, tortured into a frenzy
! though hobbled, stampeded back, and
| sought escape from the torment by sink
ing into the swamp through which we
had labored only few hours before
The next morning, however, afforded ,.s
a delightful rest, for stiff breeze from
the southwark swept the air clear Of the
pests and granted man and horse short
re- lite. When plagued by flies. our
l.Ger who wore brass bell. would
crete a continual tinkling but when un-
molested, the band would seek a soft
patch of grass and go soundly to sleep,
profting by the unusual lull.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23

It's nigh on thirty year er moro
since Hannah left her mother.
- xva N oroad that .ho n NJ

It's nigh on thirty year er moro
since Hannah left her mother,
An we agreed that she an
Gould house with one another
An all these years OF married bliss
That have shared with Hannah
Have gone to prove the diuffrnce
Twixt map and woman's manner.
Now Hannah has her garden beds.
An tends her plants an posies.
While weed out my turnip plot.
And hoe my early roses.
Then Hannah has her cats an dogs,
Her poll an pet canary.
While think more OF useful beasts
TO keep the farm an dairy.
We're both contented with our lot
lot her have her parrots.
She never minds that prefer
The turnips beets and carrots.
For in this life the pretty things
Are put beside the common.
And that the reason why a man
Was made to love a woman.
Helen Chairee In the Detroit FREQ Prest
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
Getting i. Down to IA Science.

Committee Ito celebrated rainmaker)
We are authorized to offer you $500
for a half days rain.
Celebrated 1Ainmaker docking at
the sky)-Gentlemen, the conditions
are not favorable to the production
of rain to-day. Hold yourselfin read
1ness, keep the $500 where you can
produce it on demand, and I will send
you word when am ready. I never
fail when the conditions are favorable.
Good morning, gentleman.-Chicago
Tribune.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
Whence the Vhiskss

Whisks or wisks, a word originally APP
piled to light dust brush made of featii-
ers or very light twigs, is OF very ancient
date, being derived from the Anglo Saxon
wisch, word used to designate a similar
contrivance. A feather whisk made o. a
dried goose wing was called in those days
a heder- wisch.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23

Wool-What is the trouble between
you and Miss Fipps?
Van Petit spoke to her without an
introduction and she told me l was no
gentleman. l told her she was no
Judge.
Wool-What did she say to that?
Van Pelt-She said it did not take
one to tell.-N. Y. Herald.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
AT n Reception.

" That woman over there looks as
she were painted -
" Sir, that is my wife !"
" 1 had not finished my sentence. Sns
looks as If she were painted by Raphaes,,
and had just stepped out of the frame
Truth.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-07-31
GROWERS LONG SUIT.
Continued Evidence of a Peculiar
ly Happy Faculty..

ATLANTA, Ga, July Exchanging
Editor Howell, of the Constitution,
upon his return to this city from the
Chicago convention, wrote to ex-Presi
dent Cleveland that whatever might
have been the difference among the
Georgia delegates as to who should be
nominated. he would receive the royal
support of the state. In reply, Mr..
Cleveland sent the following:
Clark Howell, My Dear Sir: The receipt
of your letter has gratified me exceedingly.
1t has the tone of true Democracy about it,
and is pervaded with q sort of Democratic
trankness which is very pleasing. 1 think
the underlying principle of party organiza-
ton is what you so admirably express as an
acceptance of the "arbitrament of the ma
tional convention On the other hand, it is
as fully the duty of one opposed to shut his
mind and heart to any feeling of irritation or
resentment that might be allowed to grow out
of opposition based upon honest judgment
and a conscientious wish for party success.
l am not surprised, though | am gratited
by the assurance to the close OF the campalgn
your own services and the invaluable in
fluence of the Constitution will be devoted
to the fight for Democratic success. II hon
estly seems to me that the Democrats VINO
are not at this time loyal to the cause are
recreant TO their country. Personal advance
ment Of men is nothing: the triumph of the
principles we advocate is everything. Hop
ing that we may congratulate each other ON
a glorious result in November. am, yours
sincerely, GROVER CLEVELAND.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-07-31
CLOSE RELEASED
And Another Man Arrested..Frick
Nearly Well.

PITTsBURG, July 30.-James Close,
Homestead striker. charged with murder
and aggravated riot by the Carnegie
Steel company, was released on bail,
furnished by Mrs. j. NJ. Gusky this
morning. She furnished bond of $1,000
on the murder charge and $4,000 for
aggravated riot. Close was heard
Wednesday and admitted TO bail at the
same time Sylvester Critchlow was held,
but was unable to obtain his release
until this morning. David Inchiel, one
OF the Homestead WOrkmen charged
with aggravated riot, was arrested this
evening at Terrence station by Con-
stable Price. He was brought in to
Aid. McMasters' office, gave bail in
$4,000, and was liberated. The con-
stables say they have located several of
the men for whom warrants have been
issued, and that they will make num-
Der of arrests on Monday and Tuesday
of next week. Three of the original
seven men charged with willful murder
have not yet been aprrehended. 1t is
believed they have left this section.
MIR. Frick rested very comfortably to-
day and is seemingly almost as well as
ever. n little soreness of his wounds
is all that keeps him in his bed. Mr..
Prick, in fact, sent word to his office
associates today that he would he in his
office Monday. The attending surgeons
will not permit him to do this, however,
fearing even to allow their patient to
leave his room for few days yet, in
their desire to prevent even the slightest
Irritation to the injured parts.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-07-31
GLADSTONE ILL.
CONSERVATION Created by a Re-
ported PrOstratiOn.

CONSERVATION Created by a Re-
ported Prostitution.
LONDON. July 30.-Great consterna-
ton has been caused in the Liberal
ranks by the news of Mr.. Glad
stones illness, which. it is feared,
is serious. When Mr.. Gladstone
arrived in London he looked
we'll and hearty, and his friends
felt assured that he would be able
to take, with a firm hand, the reinS Of
government. When it became known
today that Mr.. Gladstone was suffering
from chill there was general surprise
and anxiety, and the anxiety was in
creased when it became known that
visitors would not be received.
Various stories are aflOat as to the
origin of his illness. 1t is stated that
last evening while talking with some
friends he staggered and nearly tainted.
and soon afterward retired to rest. This
morning his condition had not improved
and he showed symptoms of a serious
chill. AT noon it wat reported that Mr..
Gladstone was still in bed. There is a
general impression that he is more Seri-
ously Ill than the public have been per-
mitted to know. Although the Liberals
are evidently excited and apprehensive,
some of them are making an effort to
minimize the Importance of the leaders
illness.
Late this afternoon MIR. Gladstone
was sleeping well, and the doctors
stated that there was no cause for alarm.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-07-31
A WIFE'S SAD JOURNEY.
Murderer Woods Pleading Dis
pelS a Warden's Scruples.


pels a Warden's Scruples.
DANNEMoRA, NY. July 3O.-Joseph.
or "CaP' Wood, whose electrocution is
to take place during the week begin
ming Aug. 1, was told by Warden
Thayer yesterday that Gov. Flower had
denied the application for communication
of sentence. He expressed gratitude to
the warden and his assistants, and asked
to be permitted to receive a visit from
his wife, for whom he has, during his
confinement, expressed the most tender
affection.
AT first this request was denied, as
the warden explained that the law ex-
pressly forbade him 10 allow any one to
come within reach of the prisoner after
the death watch had been set, and, con-
tinued he: ny GU will want to kiss, or
at least shake hands with her on meet
ing and parting" But Wood pleaded,
and promised that if his wife could only
come and sit ten feet from his cell door
he would remain at the other end of the
cell. and have his final words with her
at that distance. This the warden con-
sented to, and purse was Immediately
made up to defray the expenses of her
visit. 1t does not appear probable that
the execution will take place before
Tuesday OF Wednesday, although it is
announced that after today all visitors
will be denied admission to the prison
yards until after the execution has
taken place.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-07-31
VICTORIA IS VEXED.
Gladstone's Home Rule Pro
gramme Shocks Her.

GlaQStOne's Home Rule Pro-
gramme Shocks Her.
LONDON, July So.-Land and Water,
an unusually well-informed politico-
society Journal, says that when the
Duke of Devonshire visited the queen
last week her majesty said that she
relied upon his advice to assist her in
avoiding the necessity for sending for
MIR. Gladstone to form new govern
ment. The duke, it is reported, said in
reply to her majesty that there was but.
one alternative for her to adopt: She
must either call upon Mr.. Gladstone to
form a ministry or must abdicate the
throne.
Very little confidence is placed in the
statement, though it is known that the
queen did have an earnest and impor-
taDt interview with the nobleman, whom
she holds in high regard. and whom she
would fain make premier if he were
willing. and the country were willing to
accept him. The queen. it is reported
on good authority. sent for the duke to
discuss with him the formation of
cabinet that would be as little objection
able as possible to her Tory notions, for
her majesty regards home rule as only
one step short OF absolute treason, and
its promoters as enemies of the throne.
The duke found her majesty laboring
under greater emotion than he had ever
seen her display. After the usual
courteous formalities the queen asked
the duke abruptly whether there
was any way to avoid send
ing for Mr.. Gladstone. Her majesty
added. in substance, "To Mr.. Glad
stone personally l have no objection,
but do object to the separation of my
Kingdoms, to which, understand, he
has pledged himself" The duke re-
piled most courteousiy, but i'll turn
meant to be understood, that while he
himself deeply regretted the course
taken by Mr.. Gladstone. which had
compelled him to leave that gentle
mans side politically, to strive for the
maintenance of the union, yet he felt
obliged to recognize that majority had
been elected to the house of commons
favorable to Mr.. Gladstone's views.
Her majesty took the carefully
worded intimation, and said no more
OH that particular subject. The queen,
however, has continued to make no con-
cealment of her autipathy to Nh
Gladstone, as the home rule champion,
and it is believed that she will yet place
some obstruction in the way of home
rule.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-07-31
REDMOND GETS LIFE.
The Grief-Crazed Chicago Black.
smith Sentenced.

The Grief:Crazed Chicago Black
smith Sentenced.
CHICAGO, July 30.-John Redmond
was found guilty of the murder of DR..
Flayius Myron Wilder yesterday, and
the jury fixed his punishment at i'm
prisonment for life. The Redmond
case was one which excited peculiar and
widespread interest, both from the cir
cumstances preceding it and from the
position and standing of the family of
DIR. Wilder. The murder was commits
ted Jan. Is last. Redmond, who at the
time boarded at Nc. 2791 South Park
avenue, went to drug store, on String
street, and requested one of the clerks
to call DR.. Wilder up and tell him to 20
to No. 2791 South Park avenue to attend
a serious case of illness.
The clerk did as requested. and DIR.
Wilder drove to the place indicated.
His ring was answered by Redmond.
who opened the door, and without
uttering word shot the physician
through the head. Theu into his pro-
trate body he fired three bullets, after
which he gave himself up to the police.
1t has been claimed that he was in
sane, due to the kidnapping four years
ago of his little daughter, Annie Red
mond. The girl was found, and a
woman by the name of Josie Curley
was convicted of abducting her. Then
came Redmond's arrest and trial for
insanity. DIR. Wilder was the principal
witness against Redmond when the lat
ter was adludged insane.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-07-31
BIsNIARCK's JOURNEY.
A Visit to Berlin Might Precipi-
tate Trouble.

BERLIN, July 3O.-Prince Bismarck,
accompanied by Princess Bismarck and
Count and Countess Herbert Bismarck,
left Kissengen this afternoon for
Weimar. A host of visitors had gath
cred at the railway station to bid the eX-
chancellor farewell. The party will
visit Jena. and will proceed thence to
VarZin, unless the princes fast ad-
herent, Count Won Sonnersmark, de-
sires to entertain him.
His admirers in Berlin still hope that
the prince will accept their invitation
to meet circle of friends in the Ger
man capital. Should the eX-chancellor
give way to these solicitations and visit
Berlin, complications are sure to arise,
as demonstrations would certainly be
made that would wound Emperor Will
Jams pride. Tomorrow the prince will
receive several deputations, to whom it
is expected he will make an important
speech
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-07-31
PLAGUE STRICKEN PLACES
Cholera increasing Rapidly in
Certain Quarters.

ST. PETERSBURG, July 80. - The
cholera has decreased in Russia where
1t first made its appearance. but in
those places more recently affected by
the disease it is increasing rapidly. 1t
has also broken out In several districts
which have heretofore been free from
its ravageS. In AStrakilan Oh the Goth
inst 46 new cases of cholera and ~
deaths were reported, and on Wednes-
day there were 35new cases and 25deaths.
In Samara on the same date there were
reported respectively 120 new cases and
"a deaths, and 81 new cases and Ga
deaths, and in Rostov, los new cases
and 20 deaths. At Baku June 81 there
were 100 new cases and Al deaths. The
scourge holds full sway in Mini Novgo-
rod, where Thursday last 81 new cases
were reported and 30 deaths occurred.
In Koban. the most seriously affected of
the western district, there were 50 new
cases and "a deaths Wednesday. In
Baghestan OH the same day there were
372 new cases and 1S4 deaths, and in
Terek, 3S3 new cases and 205 deaths.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-07-31
DANGER FROM CHOLERA.
Thorough Cleanliness Will Pre-
vent Its Spread.

Thorough Cleanliness Will Pre-
vent Its Spread.
,BERLIN.July 3o.-The ReichsanZeiger
precautions which should be taken to
prevent the introduction and spread of
cholera. and this fact leads many to
believe that the authorities consider an
epidemic of the disease imminent. In
conversation with press representa-
tive DIR. Virchow today said that the
cholera appeared to be localized in Rus
STA at present, but it may appear here at
any time. Concerning America he
said: mo one need tell your people
that they must remove all dust and dirt
and exercise the utmost cleanliness and
that they will be all right"
DR.. HirSch said: 81 had formed an
opinion that the disease had changed
its character, owing to the immunity of
other places in spite of the constant re-
currence of the disease in Italy, but
this rapid progress in Russia and its
appearance in Northern France prove
otherw Use. think that sooner or later
it will attack all Europe. There is.
however. little fear of all epidemic in
Berlin, as the city's sanitary condition
is perfect. l have thoroughly studied
The condition of America, and there is
little danger of an outbreak of the dis
ease there, provided thorough cleanli-
ness is maintained and sanitary pre-
cautions are adopted.
with complete inspection of all
steamers arriving in American ports,
there is little danger of infection
through travellers. One danger to
America is the Canadian frontier. Can
ada has imported epidemics of cholera
and typhus fever from England and
might do SO again. The greatest dan
ger is in the importation of rags. The
American authorities should strictly
prohibit the importation of rags from
infected districts, or from any district
where cholera might be suspected of
existing. Immense quantities of rags,
gathered in all parts of Europe, are
shipped from Stettin, Konigsberg and
Hamburg, and these may carry infec-
ton. as they are subject to little or no
Inspection"
Prof. Koch referred the reporter to
the article in the Reichsanzeiger. previ-
ously mentioned. AS the article in
question is supposed to be the work of
Prof. KOch.i is assumed that he also ex-
poets that the cholera will spread to
Berlin
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-07-31
RAzzLED THE RECRUIT.
A Fiendish" Com" Discharged
for Cruelty.

BERLIN, July 30.-CorDoral Fehr has
been retired from the Hungarian army
for an act of unparalleled cruelty.
Fehr was known throughout the Eighty
sixth regiment as the most brutal
of the non-commissioned officers. Ere
quent complaints of him to Col. Scott,
commander of the regiment, brought no
redress. About ten weeks ago Fehr
began drilling raw recruit. When
the recruit had drilled few minutes
Fehr struck him In the face, kicked
him and asked him what he meant by
entering the army with his hair uncut,
The recruit said he would 20 at once
to the BARRIERS. Fehr caught him by the
collar and said: mo, l will fix that"
Fehr then had kerosene brought,
poured it on the recruits head and then
touched match to his hair. The re-
cruit ran grooming into the barracks
where comrade threw water
on him and thus saved his
life. AS it was, his hair was burned off,
and his scalp was so terribly burned
that he is still unfit for duty. 1t is said
that Fehr's punishment will be followed
by the reprimanding of Col. Scott, who,
instead of reporting the outrage to the
division commander, let the whole mat
ter drop after reproving Fehr.