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The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1892-10-19
COMMITTEE.

Francis Bellamy, chairman, represent
ing The Youths Companion, Boston.
John w. Dickinson, secretary of the
Massachusetts board of education.
Thomas B. Stockwell. commissioner
of Rhode Island public schools.
W. R. Garrett, superintendent of pub
lie instruction of Tennessee.
Ferris $. Fitch, superintendent of pub
lie instruction of Michigan.
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(H&S%' hidhShihS u1utT
~ the banner of the
nation, and with
them the people are gathering around
the school house.
Men are recognizing today the most
impressive anniversary since Rome cele-
brated her thousandth year-the 4O0th
anniversary of the stepping of a heni-
sphere into the worlds life; four COM
pleted centuries of u new social order;
the celebration of liberty and enlighten-
ment organized into a civilization.
And while during these hours the
federal government of these United
States strikes the keynote of this great
American day that gives honor to the
common American institution which
mites us all. we assemble here that we,
too. may exalt the free school that en-
bodies the American principle Of uni
versal enlightenment and equality, the
most characteristic product of the four
centuries of American life.
Four hundred years ago this morning
the Pinta's gun broke the silence and
announced the discovery of this hemi-
sphere,
II was a virgin world. Human life
hitherto upon it had been without sig
nificance. In the Old World for thou
sands of years civilized men had been
trying experiments in social order.
They had been found wanting. But
here vas an untouched soil that lay
ready for a new experiment in civiliza-
ton. All things were ready. New
forces had come to light full of over
turning power in tho Old World. In
the New World they were to work to-
gether with a mighty harmony.
1t was for Columbus, propelled by this
fresh life. to reveal the land where these
new forces were TO be given space for de-
velopment. and where the awaited trial
of the new civilization was to be made.
Today we reach orr most memorable
milestone. We look backward and we
look forward.
Backward we see the first mastering
of modern ideas: their long conflict with
Old World theories. which were also
transported hither. We see sfalwart
men and brave women one moment on
the shore. then disappearing in dim for
ests. We hear the ak. We see the
flame of burning cabins and hear the cry
of the savage. We see the never ceasing
wagon trains always toiling westward.
We behold log cabins becoming villages,
then cities We watch the growth Of
institutions u of little beginnings
becoming an educational system;
meeting houses leading into organic
Christianity: town meetings growing to
political movements; county discussions
developing federal governments.
We see hardy men with intense con-
graphing, struggling. often
amid battle smoke, and some idea char
acterlstic OF the New World always
tr1nmphing. We see settlements knit
ting together into a nation with single
ness of purpose. We note the birth of
the modern system of industry and COM
lnerce and its striking forth into I'M
of wealth. making the millions
one of another as sentiment
could never bind. And under it all, and
1t all. we fasten on certain
principles ever operating and regnant-
leadership of manhood; equal rights
every soul; universal enlightenment
RI the source Of progress. These last
are the principles that have shaped
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in all the schools of the United States.
A uniform programme for every school
in America, to be used on Columbus
Day simultaneously with the d~edicatory
exercises of the Worlds Columbian ex-
position grounds in Chicago, will give
an impressive unity to the popular cele-
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1892-10-19
COLI MBUS DAY.

P"'i' .ihii tIe PRESENT, and many
educators OF the U. S, fully appreciating
this advanced idea of the public schools
as the best representative of the masses
at the head of this Celebration. The
Youths Companion first suggested the
idea OF uniform program and on its ac-
ceptance a committee consisting of Fran
els w. Bellamy, representing the Youths
Companion John w. Dickson. Secretary
OF Mass, Board of Education; T. Il.
Stockwell, COMMISSIONS X. |. Public
Schools; w. X. Garrett, Superintendent
III Pubic instruction of Tenn Ferris s
Fitch, superintendent of Instruction of
Michigan, submitted the official program
which no doubt will be carried out in
most OF the schools OF the United States.
The Wadsworth public schools will
give that Official program, part first and
IN addition part second taken bv the
teachers and from other sources.
OFFICIAL PROGRAM.
Reading of the Presidents Proclamation
by Master Of Cere monies, Roy Lewis.
Raising OF the Flag, by The Vetrans.
Salute to the Flag, bg The Pun;is
Acknowledgment of God, Prayer or Scr;D-
fure, by Rev. G. l.. Fitchette.
The Address, "The Meaning of he Four
centuries, by Jessie Whited.
The Ode, Columbus Banner, by Nellie
Mcpherson. o
Song OF Columbus Day, by Pupils and
AUDIENCE.
Song by Quartette, "our Fair Land"
Acrostic, Columbus
neci1atioh Columbus.
Solo and Semi-Chorus, Long 400
dialogue, Landing of Columbus.
ntofy OF ar Country, Eight Girls.
nec,,ation, Discovery Dav.
Childrens Hymn OF Praise, Primary
School.
iapieau' Hope of America.
ohaIaoe, Columbus.
necitation, Christopher Columbus.
DDiaiogue, Story of Columbus.
nhyhhe, Christopher Columbus.
Song, Native Jond
IN the evening the pupils of The high
school will give an Historical Drama,
entitled Christopher Columbuso with
the folloing caste of characters in five
acts.
PROGRAM.
DE-
CoinmDis, Jessie Whited.
Columbia, poarI p;t.a
King Ferdinand, Eddie O,Rrien
Queen Isabel, .Josie Walas
nLnest' Albert Givan.
Mnemosyne, (AIother of the Misses).
Cecil McNevin.
FUSES.
ca9 History Bessie Whited.
Iaiiope (foetry) Eta Hettenhausen.
.rania ~(Astronomy) Bertha Wickland.
Melphomene Tragedy Eta Evans.
GRAcEs.
Agalaia (Glory) Ada Lamb
ina,ia Joy Mamie Donelin.
Euphrosyhe tfleasnre) Edith Evans.
Past Gan old Man) Albert Givap
Present "a YOUTH Rov laws
f"'ure "a Maiden) Edna Evans.
INDIANS MONKS.
Court sizes is from intermediate GRADES
OF the school. ~
HORUS
Miss O'Farrel, Miss t;eery Misc
sewers, Mr.. A. II. Griswold, Mr.. RI. HI.
iialght, Mr.. Jas. Curran.
Inc Public are cord tally invited to
attend both morning and evening ex-
ercises, and encourage the children by
your interest, and thus make a gala day
Tor them, long TO be remembered
GRAND BALL.
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THE OFFICIAL PROGRAMME.
Prepared for tho National Columbian
Public School Celebration of Oct. FL.

Is now known
to all readers
t President
Harrison has is
sued a proclama-
ton naming Oct.
81 as the true an
n~iversary of the
dis C very of
A m eric a, and
recomme n ding
its observance by
suitable exercises
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1892-10-19

In the evening the pupils of The high
school Will give an Historical Drama
entitled Christopher Columbuso with
the folloing caste of characters in five
acts.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-01
A sTyLE OF HER OWN.

May Smith Robbins is brilliant
exponent of the speciality art and she
comes from the only school that there
is now few actors and actresses, 4" the
variety" The splendid training which
she has received there and to be seen
in all her work. She is an ambitious
and hard working person, and her
great success is due to these two es'
sentials. Miss Robbins has style of
her own, and it is a style that is tax
ing. Everything she does is Robbins,
as the slightest trace of any other ac-
tress doing her kind of business is not
to be seen in anything she does. Her
dancing is easy and graceful. She
sings nicely and these with her other
qualifications make her a great favor
lite everywhere. -Kdlamagoo Gazette.
At Martin Street Opera House, Sat
urday night, January 2.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-01
DEATH OF JOHN A. BAKER.

On Saturday morning last, about 10
O'clock, Mr.. John A. Baker, well known
in this community, died from effects of
la grippe at his residence in Strines-
vile. Mr.. Baker had been sick but a
few days and his sudden death was a
surprise to his many friends. He was
stout, hearty man, and for many
years past an employee Of the B. & O..
r. R. shops in this city. He is mem
Der Of large number of orders in this
city, and stands high. As parent
and provider for his family he was
generally respected and esteemed, and
to his family we extend the sympathy
OF large circle of friends. The fu-
neral services will take place from the
reformed Church, at 2:30 o'clock
tomorrow evening. The pastor, Rev.
DIR. Hoffheins will officiate, and Messrs.
A. Kogleschatz & Son will have charge
OF the undertaking.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-01
WANT HALF OF WINCHESTER.

Winchester may be on the eve of a
great lawsuit resem blipg. the celebra-
ted Gaines suit of New Orleans. Prior
to 1855 family named Slusher resi-
ded in this section and owned consid-
cradle land about here. In that year
the Nushers-or most of them-left,
some going to Pennsylvania and some
West. Now some enterprising Slush-
er claims to have discovered good
title to a large tract Of land in the
Valley, which good title is still vested
in his family. Included in the tract is
the land upon which about half the
city of Winchester now stands. Mr..
H. G. Slnsher, of Lone Pine, Wash
ington Co., Penn, has been selected
as agent to investigate the matter and
will shortly make trip to this city for
that purpose. If his report is favora-
BILE, the heirs will raise fund and en-
ter suit for the recovery of the proper
ty.- Winchester Neacs.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-01
Uses for Rich Men.

The time seems rapidly approaching
when the only admissible reason man
can give for desiring to be rich will be
to gain the privilege of doing something
for his fellow men. This appears to be
the best use to which man of great
wealth can be put, in the Judgment of
the community, and the only excuse for
allowing him to exist.
Millionaires themselves are beginning
to realize this and are preparing to face
public opinion accordingly. The late
Samuel J. Tilden saw the modern drift
and left muniicent fund, part of which
will yet be used as he wished, to consti-
tute the Tilden free library. Wiser than
Tilden, Andrew Carnegie has in his life
time bestowed some of his millions where
they will benefit all. He has among
other things given Pittsburg its library,
with the magnificent endowment which
provides an income of $4,000 a year.
He has also built the Carnegie laboratory
in New York city, which in time will
probably head the world in the field Of
microscopic investigation.
James Lick gave to California the
finest telescope in the world. Leland
Stanford gave to the same fortunate
state Stanford university. James 3.
Colgate gave million dollars to Colgate
university, and Reuben Springer and
Other. eifizonc hastouad ~, Cincinyati ita
beautiful and perfectly equipped art
museum.
Oh, mol Rich men are not so bad af
ter all, when they are public spirited,
and do not gain their wealth by grind
ing off the noses of the poor.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-01
BAD MANAGEMENT.
Another Paper Mentions Ii. & o. Negli-
gence.

Another Paper Mentions ID. & .. Negli-
gence.
The KeySer Tribune, of last weeks
issue says:
ssThe B. & @. have had considerable
trouble by having cars run out of a
switch near Main ST. and running down
the track to the imminent peril of west
bound trains. and last summer put in
derailing switch, which derails truant
cars and stops them in short distance.
Monday eve several cars were pushed
through the switch just before the eve
ming accommodation was due a flag
man was dispatched down the track,
who after faging the train jumped
aboard without informing the engineer
of the trouble. The engineer started
UP again at fair rate Of speed and
was tagged again but few yards from
the obstruction, by Tom White who thus
averted what might hav been more
dangerous occurrence. AS it was, the
engine struck lightly, and did very
little damage, but, to say least, it was
a very foolish piece of railroading, no
matter who was to blame.n
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-01

Men are becoming as bad as women
for the adoption Of strange and uncom-
Portable fashions in clothing said q
Fifth avenue custom tailor, s'and they
need dress reform preached to them al
most as much as the feminine sex. Take
the high collars that are in vogue, and
which are worn higher than ever this
fall. They almost strangle one and chafe
the skin until it is sore. Between the
heavy, hot hsaver hat and the tight col
lar, badness is becoming rampant in our
cities. The high, tight collar has as
much to do with causing badness as any
other one thing. Then the modern style
of fitting the clothes forces us TO make
them tight and snug all around, and this
prevents one from really enjoying life.
Tight patent leather shoes sweat and
pinch the feet until walking is q painful
exercise. Every iiine see a dude With
all of the latest style OF modern clothes
| pity him, and wonder that he submits
to such voluntary torture. can assure
you that if his clothes fit him he is mis-
cradle. The old adage that If mans
clothes don't fit him he is uncomfort-
able has been reversed. New York
Times.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-01

Brazil, Chill and the Argentine Repuh-
lie all in trouble at once. It is most
unfortunate that the hot blocded, child.
ish Spanish Americans should have Ken
it into their heads to select for them
selves republican form Of government,
A genuine republican government ap
parently they never can maintain till
they all die and are born over again.
As to the United States, we had ons
great fight and finished it Up satisfied.
But the Central and South American
alleged republics are in merry-go.
round of revolution all the time. Mex
leo maaages to rarnain tolerably steady
because she is 30 near to the United
States and we keep brick upon hen
head by the force of a good example.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-01
DoUBLv AFFLICTED.

From the Gettysburg Compiler of
yesterday, we learn with regret that
Rev. B. F. Bausman, formerly pastor
of the Reformed Church at Shepherds
town, w. Va, now of Arendtsville,
Pa, met with a double affection on
Saturday last, In the morning Hiram,
the eldest son, a lad of eight years. in
playing with his new express wagon,
fell and had his right arm broken
above the elbow. In the evening he
received a dispatch announcing the
sudden and unlocked for death of his
father, a resident of Lancaster, Pa,
the result of la grippe. Many of our
readers remember very kindly Rev.
Bausman and will sympathize with
him.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-01

II noticed short time ago. said =
Washington official, "that some objeo-
ton was made by Mr.. Pelllls Of the San
Domingo Shore Line road, 10 the OPEN
ing Of private letter by the chief Of the
secret service bureau. Itisnot generally
known that the rules of the postoffice
department empower Inspectors to open
suspicious letters at discretion. The
public appear 20 be very much astonishe3
at this proceeding menfinned, but I assure
you that it Is carried to a greater extent
than even those who know all about 1t
suppose. In fact, under the rules Of the
postoffice department almost any private
latter can be opened and read. ThiAwill
surprise some people, / presume, but it
is nevertheless true, and q reference to
the private instructions to postoffice in
spectors. which are in printed form, will
convince anybody of it. Whether such
secret privileges are ever used illegiti-
mately would be difficult TO find out. 1t
is good deal like arresting a man on sus-
picion. AS a matter Of fact, therefore,
You will see the United States mails are
nc more sacred than the mails in Russia
or any other country so far As govern
ment espionage Is concerned. New
York Herald.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-01
Form and color OF the voice.

Mrs. Watts Hughes, of England, has
invented an instrument called the ''eido-
phon," which shows, so to speak, the
shape Of the human voice. You sing
into the eidophon and your voice vibra-
tions are copied upon an exceedingly deli
cate surface. The pictures of these vibra-
tions that have come to us On this side Of
the Atlantic resemble, as truth compels
one to say, the figure of half a tolerably
fair shaped oyster shell. Maybe it is
owing to the fact that mankind has been
swallowing this delicious bivalve so
many centuries. Even before recorded
history there were pan roasts.
More interesting still, perhaps, is the
study of the color Of various sounds
That is to say, certain persons are SC
sensitively organized that when a sound
suddenly bursts near them a glimpse Of
this color or that suddenly flashes before
their eyes. Thus, if young man was
behind with his board bill and sat in his
room peacefully smoking and dreaming
of future delights, and his landlady
should all at once break into his privacy
and his dreams with demand that he
pay up or get out, the emotion of right
eous wrath on her part would most
likely give to her voice tone color that
would paint things red before the youths
eyes,
Sir l. Newton thought that light pro-
duced on the eye an effect similar to
that made by sound on the ear, and
therefore sensitive nervous organizations
perceived colors from sounds. OF the
colors of different sounds the following
table has been made:
Wind instruments = Trombone. deep red;
trumpet, scarlet clarinet, orange; oboe. vel
low; bassoon (Rltoj, deep yellow; hute, sky
blue: dispason, deeper blue; double diapason.
purple; horn, violet.
String Instruments = Violin. pink; viola.
rose; violoncello, red: double bass. deep GRIM
son red.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-01

Captain John Richards, Of the British
ship Carnbrian Monarch, reports having
passed within half mile Of pinnacle
ROCK, showing about seven feetabove the
water, in latitude 20 degs. secs. north.
longitude 1877 dogs. 50 secs. west. No
soundings were taken and no discolored
water was seen except close to the rock.
The sea was smooth, and from the top
sail yard the rock appeared to be about
nine feet in diameter at the waters edge,
but much larger under the water. Cap
tain Richards says he is sure that it was
not a floating object. = Philadelphia
Record.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-01
RIOT AT HANCOCK.

On Christmas evening a number of
colored citizens, full Of Christmas,
blockaded the sidewalk, compelling
pedestrians to take the street, when
ordered to dispense by the Constable,
he was assaulted and knocked through
the large plate glass window of DR..
Perkins drug store. The bridge hands
coming to the assistance of the officer,
they were compelled to dispense. The
whole colored population is now up in
arms.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-01

Though DR.. Briggs was acquitted O,
heresy by his presbytery, the end is not
yet. His opponents considered that his
mere apology and expression of sorrow
for disturbing the peace Of the Presby
terrain church did not settle che question
Of eshether he was q hereto to the doc
trines of the Presbyterian church. There
fore they appeal to the synod to continue
the case. In their endeavor to decide
finally what is truth according to the
Presbyterian standard, DIR. Briggs op
ponents are as determined as the hti
giants in a desperately fought lawsuit.
The gravity of the question justifies
their persistence. 1t is briefly and chief
ly whether the Presbyterian church will
allow tae Holy Scriptures to be sifted,
compared, weighed and judged accord.
ing to the canons established for modern
historic criticism. DR.. Briggs says they
can and should be so criticised, and the
errors that have crept in through trans
lation and otherwise rejected. Then
the real inspiration of the sacred book
will shine form all the mote gloriousiy,
because book divinely inspired can
sustain any criticism. The opposing
school, on the other hand, declares the
Bible as it is is to be accepted as the
foundation of all doctrine, and just as It
is is to be accepted; that it is too divine
volume for human minds to criticise.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-01
namagss Asked for raking Cold.

John Fl. Taylor, of Nashville, Ind.
while travelling on the Wabash railway
from st. Louis to Stanberry in October,
1889, contracted cold through the negli-
gence of the railroad company in not
having the Car properly heated. The
cold eliminated in an attack of rheuma-
.ism, which has crippled him for life. For
this he brought suit against the com
pany for SIC, 900 damages. Judge Good
man, in the circuit court, sustained a
demurrer to the evidence Of the plaintiff.
An appeal will be taken to the Supreme
court. Cor. st. Louis Republic.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-01

An elegantly dressed woman lately e,r
tered . Paris jewelers. shop and asked "a
see some Variable gold pins. While she
was examining them man began play
ing . barrel organ before the door. The
music seemed to annoy the lady, and
stepping to the door she threw piece OF
money to the man aud told him to 81
away. which he did at once.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-01

Householders who may never have
acquired the habit Of laying ina winters
supply OF coal IN summer or fall, and
whose regrets for failing to do so are
heard with the regularity Of the annual
advent Of cold weather, may stop repin-
ing. IL is true economy to buy little
coal at time. Coal men will tell you
that this fuel rapidly loses in quality.
The gases pass off by exposure or some
thing Of that kind, and with them the
heating power diminishes. There is ono
thing, however, that is necessity in
making the most of this kind of thrift.
The coal bought In small quantities
should be taken from fresh shipments.
There is no profit in buying coal that
may have lain for weeks in a yard. 1t
should come fresh from the cars in order
to get the best service out Of it.--New
York Times.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-01

Down in Deer Isle the other evening
the village barber asked q young lady to
attend hop with him. The young lady
very properly went to get her mothers
consent. Her mother took her one side
and told her she could go if she would
get the barber to agree to do her (the
young lady's) fathers barbering this
winter free. We have not heard what
arrangement las beef made, says the
correspondent who tells the story, but
think everything was all right. for the
girl went. Bangor Commercial.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-01
WORK SUSPENDED.

Owing to the fact that no satisfac-
tory arrangement can be made between
the Street Railway Company and
property holders at the B. 4 o. cross
ing on North Queen street, work has
been suspended. The damages asked
by property owners are more than the
railway company will pay or can afford
to pay for tunneling the B. q O. To
make grade crossing would imperil
the patrons of the railway, and this.
the company wish to avoid, if possible.
The citizens in that part Of the city
should give the company all the assist
ance possible, as it is to their advan-
tage to have the line completed.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-01
SIMPLY IMMENSE.

The performance of 'Iittle Trixie''
at the Opera House Saturday night
was the best ever produced in this
city. The play is replete with fun
from beginning to end. May Smith
Robbins, as 'Little Trixie," was simp-
ly immense. Her changes of character
were wonderful. Hammond, Ind,
Daily Standard.
At Martin Street Opera House, Sat
urday night, January 2.