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The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-09-21
HARRY +. SMOOTH
. ESCAPES THE GALLONS !.
BY COMMITTING SUICIDE.
Sudden End Of a Bighted and
Checkered Career.
The Slayer Of Susan FerTel Dies at
His Own Hands.
SMOOTH or THE
NOTHING
TIL
COMMIrTED srArE.

fore anyone for Mr.. B. Is to come with
You Let Julia know about the bottle
but be careful and destroy everything.
even about what / wrote to Emma a.
ter You have learned il good.
HARRY.
Act quick, If he can't get anything
iRpillssss e l,sseait tsensatiinr e
capsules, a. I take 4 pill every night
they would not be noticed.v
At the Coronors inquest held at ten
o'clock this a,orning DIR. Richardson
said: II wascalled about 5 o'clock this
this morning to the Jail and foand
Smooth unconscious and tried every
thing known to me to revive him but
was unable to do 80. found that he
died from some preparation Of opium
taken internally DR.. Bishop con-
firmed the above opinion.
JAS. Aibin, who was employed as
guard and who was with him when he
died. said: II went into Smootz's cell
about 1870, watched him very close
but saw no one give him anything nor
did ! see him take anything He was
preparing to go to bed when went in,
after he got ready he said his
prayers and got in bed. After
talking with me about an hourhe said,
viii the execution be privatef told
him that ! thought it would and he
said, 'Ihope it will be, then turned his
face to the wall and went to sleep.
About 2 o'clock be rolled over on his
back and commenced to breathe hard
and would occasionally gasp. About
a o'clock ! tried to wake him but
could not and then called Mr.. Youhg.n
Mr.. Young, the jailor, said: II have
no idea how he could have gotten the
poison as ! have watched him closely
and have not let anyone see him but
his family and them only in my pres
ence. No one saw him Monday Or
Tuesday. His sister Alice come oyer
Tuesday but ! would not let her SEQ
him.
This occurrence is q great surprise to
the people here and as no clue can be
as to where Smooth obtained
the poison it remains a mystery.
The Corners inquest was adjourned
until Friday.
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CHARLEsTowN, w. Va, Sept. 21.--a
Harry F. Smooth, the murderer Of
Susan G. Ferreil, committed suicide
this morning. He retired as usual last
night after saying hrs prayers, about
the regular time and his death watch
noticed nothing unusual about him
and not antil -abont 4 oiclphk this,
morning was it noticed that be breath
edheavier than usual. Then Mr.. Albin,
his death watch, tried to wake him but
found that it was impossible to do 80 !.
He then cslled for Tailor Young, who
sent for Drs. Richardson and Bishop
who reached the Jail about o'clock
and worked with him several hours,
using every means known to the pro-
fession to wake him, but failed, and he
passed of in this death like sleep about
eight o'clock.
The following is copy Of = letter
written by Harry F. Smooth on Sunday:
7" Alice write to Lawrence just ~ soon
as finishing reading this aud tell him
that last Saturday night took every,
drop the bottle contained but that it
had no effect whatever on me. / did.
not eat any supper hardly go that ]
would not have anything in me.
Ask him if he cannot put some
thing up in the form Of pills
that will act quick but long enough to
let me get from the window to the bed
and have few minutes to speak
Something that will leave no odor and
send to you quick. When yon come
let Mr.. B know that you want him to
come with you to see me. Be care
full don't speak Of having received
any letters from me q. any time.
You came very near letting Mr..
Young know the other time when
yon spokeof the ticket businets.
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THE sEwIsa WV YEAn.

The celebration Of Rosh Hoshannah,
the Hebrew New Year, beginning 1858
Ammo Mundi, commences this eve
ming, September q. The orthodox
Hebrews celebrate two days instead Of
the one. A. distinguished feature Of
the festival is the blowing of horns, In
accordance with Leyiticus, 23rd chap
ter, oath verse: I'm the seventh
month, in the first day Of the month,
shall have ye have a Sabbath, a me-
mortal Of blowing Of trumpets, a holy
convocation.n A rams horn recalls
the ram caught in the bushes used is
q substitute BY Abraham when about
to sacrifice Isaac, and typifes Gods
forgiveness TO his faithful. II Is also
called Yom Hozikoron a day Of memoirs
al, on which to think over the events
Of ones life and to form good resolu-
ltions.
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APAIR or KIDS AT roRD.s.

81
A crowded house welcomed the IA!
vorite young comedian, Ezra Kendall,
in "Pair Of Kids" at Ford's last
evening, and the applause that. greet
ed his appearance must have been d
most gratifying assurance of the kind
~ appreciation in which he is held by
Baltimore tlleater-goers. From the
time Mr.. Kendall made his great lit
in this city as the old horse doctor in
his earlier success, I'VE, Us q Co. =
when that original farce was a popn-
lar card, he has, through successive
seasons in his later work, "a Pair Of
Kids, gained steadily in popularity
in the character Of the old country
man, Jiles Button, who, last night
kept the Audience in continuous
roar. Old as may be the play, yet
Mr.. Kendall is always entertainingly
original; and as to the play itself, so
many changes have been introduced
since its last appearance here, that it
becomes, as il proceeds, series of
surprises in new and interesting, situa-
tions, made more and more attractive
by its wealth of catchy musical and
comedy speeialties. An entire set Of
new scenery provided for each act, and
regard for stage settings not often seen
with playsof this character, contribute
much to the success of the piece.
4meriedn AT Martin street Opera
House September %.
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A KNorry oursrrnr.

A very important question IN law
was argued before Justice Eckstein at
Frederick on Saturday BY Messrs. B.
+. Reich for the plaintiff and r. ].
Nelson for the defendant In the case
Of George A. Williams, Baltimore d
Ohio Railroad employee at Brunswick,
and G. +. willard, 4 hotelkeeper al
Knoxville. The evidence was that
Williams boarded at Williard's Hotel
and left . bill Of $40 for board unpaid
upon which Willard got d judgement
before justice Of the peace IN Mary
land which he afterward assigned to
NJ. G. Totten, Of Virginia. Totten got
out an attachment under the laws Of
West Virginia and secured the claim.
Under the laws Of Maryland acts IF
1883, chapter ia, no resident Of that
state has q right to assign or transfer
any Judgment or claim to q non-resi-
dent FOR the purpose 81 securing his
|inohsy under lhc Nv n anclher state,
because II this state ths law exempta
al wages under 900. The suit wal
10 recover ii Virginia the amount g.
cured BY The assignment. The defend
ant claims that no evidence has been
adduced to show that the money had
been collected By hisagsnt, and through
his counsel set np i bin Ii bar.
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nuILprsa MArrERs.

The Presbyterian church at Hedges
vile is nearly ready for the roof. II
viii be q handsome building and will
have gothic windows.
Mr.. VIM. Kearns is rebuilding a
house on East King street, it is q
frame, 22x3s feet. He will when the
building is completed have very
comfortable home.
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WAS 4 MAN BURNED?
CHASTITY Discovery in waste from HAM
I burg burned BY Exasperated Ohioans.

t;hastiy Discovery in waste from Ham
| burg burned BY Exasperated Orleans.
CINCINNATI, O., Sept. 81. Detec-
tives are endeavoringto determine how
a skull and human bones came IL be
found in the debris Of the cars Of cot
ton waste from Hamburg which were
burned By exasperated citizens at Fos-
ter's Crossing. A railroad hand found
the SCARED and whitened remains Of
what once had been human being,
while clearing away the wreckage.
An important clue is the fact that
the ears were sealed when brought to
Fosters, but when they were fired it
was noticed that the seals were no
longer intact.
No one is missing from Fosters as
far as know, and the mystery Of the
crime or accident only deepens with
investigation.
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HARRY f. SMOOTH.
!. iron an Old Photograph.I

Now if You get anything from L.
get on the bed when you come on my
right side. If yon have anything get
il in your left hand let your hand fall
along my side and put what you have
il it in my pocket. BE careful and
try not q be afraid and cause them to.
susrectS Don't seem to be anxious be-,
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a nan ACCIDENT.

Mr.. David Kilmer, while working in
his garden yesterday morning, met
with a painful accident. He was burn
ing and removing some brush when 4
limb rebopnded striking him on the
wight side IF the faceinAicting several
snts from which the blood flowed copi-
oAsIy.
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JITEHAvE secured Miss j.. II Hopes or Bal
Wv timore city 10 take charge OF our Mills
merry Department this season. Miss Hopes
came 10 us very highly recommended having,
had varied experience and having served the
most fashionable milliuer trade Of Baltimore
city. We have every reason to be gratiied at
the success sof this branch Of our business and
as our experience in this line. has considerably
increased we intend this season 10 add largely
10 our stock of millinery and develop this de-
partment as much as possible. Miss Hopes
will arrive here on Thursday with our entire
new stock Of millinery and will have IL marked
and on sale BY Sept 18th. EMMERr 4 FIERr.
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CLUB MEETING.

The next meeting Of the Cleveland
and Stevenson club WILDE held Thurs
day night at eight o'clock a full at
tendance is requested.
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scARLEr rEyER PROVED rArAL

The Ave year old son ii MI. Jno.
Henstrote died yesterday Of scarlet
fever. The funeral took place this
evening at 4 o'clock.
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srArE NEWS

Near Parkersburg, young John
0'Brien was fatally shot by compan-
ion, who pointed an ''unloadedr gun
at him as a joke.
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An INFANT nunrKD.

Jerry Handy buried this morning
for Josie Mackey, colored, an infant
aged two days.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-09-21

HAVING anticipated large trade this winter
III on underwear we bought with that idea In
our mind and have double the stock we ever had
before at prices that are down even lower than
the lowest, just think of a good ladies vest for
&c. EMNERT Il FHRY's.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-09-21

TlOR SALE "A large writing table in good
JIG condition. Has two large drawers, and
would suit nicely for business. Apply at this
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200 WHITE Blankets regular s2goods for 81.
. YELLOW FRONT YELLOW FRONT.
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ELEGANT French China Tea Sets, Sc pieces
on King street.
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THE WORLD at 10 cents per week
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II oST.-A Lady's Gold Watch between b. q o.
IL Depot and c. v. Freight Depot, containing
initials IN. III. B." Finder will be literally re-
warded by returning to this office. o-1o-Iw.
A T A BARGAIN.--A handsome c. Clarinet
IA concert pitch-good as new at Joe Mess
mans.
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OYSTERS in every style at LOUIS BROWNS
" Oyster Parlors.
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A RE you going to Knit a new sack for your
"A baby or Shoulder Cape for your self this
fall3 II so, be sure 10 70 to DANIEL MATTHAEI
to buy your Wool and Zephyrs for they have the
best and cheapest yarn In town In all col0rs.
9-15-1W.
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EyOR Novelties in China, Glass, White Granite,
E Opal. Barbadine and Earthern Wares, 20
to d. n. KILMER'S big Queensware Store, on
King street.
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ENOR SALE CHEAP.--A fne clarinet, concert
jon MEssxAx's.
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M EMS SHIRT SALE.-5 mems working shirts
Iyl worth 40 cents now % cents.
500 Boys working shirts worth IS cents now
20 cents.
800 boys waist percale worth 10 cents now
@ cents.
$50 ladies blouse waists worth so cents now 80
cents at 9. r. HERRING Net Spot Cash House,
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TUNE RESIDENCE FOR SALE.--A 3 story
IL Brick, well located-price 33OoO0o cash,
balance TO suit purchaser. This Is q bargain.
x. POOLE, Attorney. el4-Im.
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DICK-NICK-NOT You can buy silk mitts
worth IS cents for 10 cents.
You can buy straw sailors worth Is cents for
Is cents.
You can huy ladies vests worth is cents for
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0OOD CARPET! Good Carpet, only 10c yard
" our neighbors ask 2hc YELLOW FRONT.
The Press., 1892-09-01
Governor Bulkeley has received word

Governor Bulkeley has received word from Chicago that quarters have been se- cured for him at the Auditorium" dur ing the dedication exercises, and that fourteen other governors with their staffs will put up there. It is expected that the party from Connecticut will consist of 200 people. The dedication proper of the worlds fair building will be on October 21st; the governor will be present with
 his staff, state officers, the speaker and clerks of the house and senate, the worlds fair commissioners and members of the woman's board, and Major Hyde and staff with the Foot Guard. There is possibility now that some of the state militia will go, receiving no compensa- tion, but having their expenses paid.
The Press., 1892-09-01
HOW TO COOK HUSBANDS.

The following household recipe is taken from California paper of several years ago:
 "A good many husbands are spoiled in the cooking. Some women go about it as if their husbands were bladders, and blow in hot water; others let them freeze by their carelessness and indifference. Some keep them in stew by irritating words and ways. Others roast them. Some keep them in pickle all their lives. It cannot be supposed that any husband will be tender and good managed in this way, but they are really delicious when properly treated.
 In selecting your husband you should not be guided by the silvery appearance as in buying mackerel, nor by the golden tint as if you wanted salmon. Be sure to select him yourself, as tastes differ. Do not go to market for him, as the best are always brought to your door. It is far better to have none unless you will pa tiently learn how to cool him.
 A preserving kettle of the finest porce- lain is best, but if you have nothing but an earthen-ware pipkin, 1t will do with care. See that the linen in which you wrap him is nicely washed and mended, with the required number of buttons and strings nicely sewed on. Tie him in the kettle with strong cord called comfort, as the one called duty is apt to be weak. They are apt to fly out of the kettle and be burned and crusty on the edges, since, like crabs and Holsters, you have to cook them while alive. Make a clear, steady fire out of love, neatness and cheerful agree with him. If he sputters and fizzes do not be anxious. Some husbands do this till they are quite done. Add little sugar in the form of what confectioners call kisses, but no vinegar or pepper on any account. A little spice improves them, but it must be used with judgment. Do not stick any sharp instrument into him to see If he is becoming tender. Stir him gently; watch the while lest he lie too flat and close to the kettle and so be- come useless. You cannot fail to know when he is done. If thus treated you will fiud him very digestable, agreeing nicely I with you and the children, and he will keep as long as you want unless you be- come careless and set him in too cold a place."
The Press., 1892-09-01
The citizent of Meriden are finding out

The citizent of Meriden are finding out to their consternation that business in the community is falling off, or is prac- tically at standstill, because the street car company does not operate it's lines. It will be remembered that after brief attempt to run the cars with non-union men the company declined to run them longer, unless they could be protected from interference by the strikers. The horse car lines have not paid, and the company concluded it is under no obliga- tion to run the cars unless they could be protected. It now appears that the strik- CTS are ready to place ''silent boycott' upon the street railroad the moment the cars are run. The Meriden Journal, which took the part of the strikers, very pertinently asks, ''what is to be done ?' It appeals to the organized labor to re- frain from any further interference and allow the cars to run, otherwise the whole community will suffer.
The Press., 1892-09-01

McPherson (Kan.) Republican: As a group of men were discussing the Carne- gie affair the other day Swede farmer approached and joined them. After a lit tie he told of strike on his. own farm. He had made fair bargain with some men, and after working one day they struck for an increase of wages all around of 50 cents per day. "What did you do p said one of the group. "Ay don't talk much English" replied he, "but ay say you go right away to h." That strike was settled at Once
The Press., 1892-09-01
Henry Ward Beecher: Cholera is a rebuke to the world for it's own nastiness. i"

Those of our readers who are interest ed in the education of their sons and daughters and desire to give them thor ough, practical, business education-the education that Is so essential and neces- sary to young man or woman entering the, field of business practice, and which so readily secures right stalt and con- sequent promotion = should investigate the facilities and advantages afforded by the New London Business College, New London, Conn. The regular term of this institution begins Tuesday, Sept. 9th, though students may enter at any time. Copy of catalogue will be mailed free on application to R. A. Brubeck, principal.
The Press., 1892-09-01

Senator Dawes of Massachusetts serves notice on his constituents that he shall not ask for a reelection, after the expira- tion of his present term of service, next spring. MT. Dawes has been in congress thirty-five years, will have been thirty six when his term expires,-an has thus 8 record which for consecutive length of service has few equals, as it has also few in regard to value. He was eighteen years in the house, including the whole of the war period and reconstruction epoch, so-called, and will have been eighteen years in the senate next spring.
 Massachusetts has many good men, but will need to select carefully to succeed Senator Dawes with an equally good man.
The Press., 1892-09-01
Died.

Stafford Springs, Aug. 27th, of cholera infantum, Sylvester Clark, year, son of Wm. B. Hanley.
 Rockville, Aug. 28th, Wm. H. Skinner, 54, a prominent merchant.
 Holland, Mass, Aug. 18th, Mrs. Louisa Baker, 86 years, stepmother of Mrs. An drew Ledoyt, of Stafford. e
 Stafford Springs, Aug. 3Oth, Harriet 70, widow of Gilbert Gray.
 Wilmington, Aug. 29th, Roy, year, 1 month, 22 days, son of F. W. Pratt.
 Ashford, Aug. 18th, Mrs. Elizabeth Kendall, 92.
The Press., 1892-09-01

CHOLERA is spreading over Europe and without doubt will cross the ocean next summer if not this; in either case we shall have 1t with us next summer to some extent. It's visits of late years have been robbed of old-time terrors mainly through cleaning of our cities when 1t seemed to be coming Don't let this time be an exception; and in this connection last weeks article on water closets in Stafford Springs might be re- read as timely
The Press., 1892-09-01
SMITH & MURRAY.

The Fall Campaign on Dress Goods has now begun.
 You perhaps know what an invitation of that kind means here.
 To say that it's large stock says but little. But when we tell you that the va riety and exclusiveness of the stock is surprisingly large that means more.
 We might have told you something sim liar before, yet its meaning becomes more influential season after season.
 We say so because the growth of this department demonstrates the fact. You know that it is mere chance that we can't satisfy your wants In the Dress Goods line.
 In addition to the complete range of colorings and qualities of Cashmeres, Serges and Henrietta Cloths we have
 FANCY CREPON WHIPCORDS, considered one of the most fashionable dress materials of the season.
 PRUNELLA CLOTH, TWO-TONED CORD, COLORED POPLINE, FAN BEDFORD CORDS, PARTI-COLOR- ED CORDS, HEAVY DIAGONAL and WIDE-WALE CLOTH.
 FRENCH PATTERN SUITS-Over two hundred colorings to select from no two being alike.
 You can see them all, even if you do not care to purchase.
The Press., 1892-09-01

It is now generally understood that all the fast bicycle riders will meet this year for the first time at the Springfield races, September IA and 15,-on the first day in the ''invitation race," and on the second day in the "world's record race" Zim- merman, Windle, Tyler, Taylor, Berlo, Smith, Munger, Taxis, and all the noted flyers have promised to be on hand at the greatest bicycle meet the world ever cov VII
The Press., 1892-09-01

(Netices of births, marriages and deaths in- serted free, when sent in by friends. Obituaries, in prose or verse, beyond mere notices of death, at half advertising rates.) Born. Staffordville, Aug. 18th, daughter to Thomas and Clara Cavanaugh, grand
 daughter to Mrs. Chloey E. Colburn, of Wales, Mass.
 Stafford Springs, 31st, son to A. D. and
 Lilla M. Charter. Sea Cliff, N. Y., Aug. 31st, son to Rev. w. H. B. and Jennie s. Allen.