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The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-30
A FRUITFUL INQUIRY.
An Illustration Of How Sweet and Womanly Frances
Cleveland Seems to Everybody

An Illustration Of How Sweet and Womanly Frances
Cleveland Seems to Everybody.
An amusing little incident occurred
this autumn illustrative Of the heroine
worship Mrs. Grover Cleveland is
famous for inspiring even among mem
bers Of her own sex. Some time
previous to the election a large and
semi-public reception was rendered the
president-elect. His attractive wife
was also present, with the bright smile
and her hearty hand grasp that never
fails to accomplish their perfect work.
She had greeted hundreds Of guests
when some one observed among those
waiting recognition little old country
woman whose expression was one Of
suppressed excitement.
The rural visitor had evidently no
acquaintance in the group where she
stood But she chatted in colloquial
fashion to those near her, and every
now and then raised herself on tip-toe
to catch glimpse Of Mrs. Cleveland,
only to sink back on her heels each
time with the exclamation, "Ain't she
lovely" Finally her turn for presenta-
ton came. She was pushed forward,
and as one of the reception committee
murmured Mrs. So-and-So," Mrs
Cleveland gave the old lady's hand q
friendly squeeze, looked sympathetical-
ly into the tired face and varied the
conventional $50 glad to know you"
by asking how she was.
''Not a bit well, dear-not bit well"
remarked the elderly person blocking
the way. 81 was pretty smart all last
winter, but I've got the meanest liver
in America and it do give me sight
Of trouble. I've walked and I've
tried doctors and I've tried YARDS, I've
walked and I've set still, yet no mat
ter how do, it acts contrary. Now
| if you could recommend" but by
this time the pressure Of the crowd had
become so great the kindly committee
man was forced to hurry to Mrs.
Cleyeland's rescue and gently but firm
ly impel the loquacious visitor for
ward.
IL declare to gracious p exclaimed
the old lady, in tremulous tones ad-
dressing those about her as she wiped
her eyes and pulled herself together.
SID hearn tell she was thoughtful and
| knowed she was sweet, but it do bea t
my times to think of Frances Cleve-
land in all this crowd rememberin, to
inquire for my liver
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-30
EXAMINE YOUR SOUVENIRS.
For They Will Likely be 0ounterfeited and Scat
tered Broadcast

For They Will Likely be 0ounterfeited and Scat
tered Broadcast.
Thomas B. Carter, Chief of the Sc
cret Service Bureau, predicts one of
the most gigantic and successful coun-
terfeiting schemes in the country's his
tory at Chicago next year. He be
lieves that the souvenir coins will be
counterfeited and find ready sale, and
he would not be surprised if as many
bogus as genuine coins would be in
circulation. Chief Carter said the met
al from which the genuine are made
can only be secured and nodded at a
cost of forty cents each. They will be
sold for one dollar, affording profit of
sixty cents to the makers.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-30
EXAMINATION IN ENGLISH GRAMMAR.
High School, December %, 1892. Timei HON.
and 10 Minutes.
INTRODUCTORY.

dlgn SonOol, DecemDoF ID, 1891 Ilme' dOnss
and 10 Minutes.
INTRODUCTORY.
l. OF what does Grammar treat
2. Distinguish between written and
spoken language.
oRTHoGRAPHY.
3. What is an elementary sound ?
4. How many dipthongs in the Eng
lish language ? How many dipthong-
al sounds?
5. For what purpose are italicized
words employed in the Bible?
ETYMoLoGY.
6. Name the nine Parts of Speech.
Define each one.
7. Give the Simple Relative Pro
nouns, and tell how each one is used.
s. How many lenses has each Mode
respectively?
9. Give the Principal Parts Of the
following verbs: Go, quit, kneel,
spin, arrive, dream.
TO- Pluralize the following: Tooth,
OK, ak, son-in-law, @, Z, genus, zero,
nebula, ignis-fatuus.
IL. Decline the following words
Girl, man, thou, brother-in-law.
u. Parse the italicized words in the
following sentences:
a. "No man hoetb unto himself"
b. "Qaoth the raven, 'Nevermore. +"
c. 80 King, Hoe foreoerl"
d. John said that he saw squirrel
up the tree.
e. To copy is a grievous sin;
l, therefore, say to you,
The work upon this paper,
Did unassisted do.
J. A. Cox, Supt.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-30
THE FUTURE UNITED STATES.

By the Beginning of the Twenty-frst Century
We Will be Homogeneous People.
1.-THE population of the United States
will increase for many years yet, but
meyer again in so great ratio as dur
ing the last century," said Professor
Howard w. Shaw. "This country can
support population of 300,000,0O0
much more easily than France can sup
port her 100000, 900, but after we touch
the hundred million figure our increase
will be slow. 1t is cheap homes and
high wages that now attract immigra-
ton. Low-priced land viii soon disap-
pear, and with it will go high wages,
despite the wisdom of statesmen. Then
instead of a constant stream of home
seekers pouring into America, con-
sidera BILE stream will pour out toward
the fertile lands of South America and
Southern Africa. Uncle Sam will prob
ably begin the twentieth century with
80, 100000; he will do well if he ends
it with an increase of 20,000,000. By
that time-the beginning of the twenty
first century--we will be homogeneous
people. There will be no longer Irish
Americans and German-Americans, but
everybody will be Americans, pure and
simple. The many streams that are
now flowing thltherward from all parts
of Europe viii have been amalgamated
and the result will be one of the best
balanced and most intellectual people
the world has ever known. Globe
Democrat.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-30
L VIRGINIA WEDDING.

In Old Dsr il Style Miss sallie Hollida is Married
- ". James B. Porterfeld.
The broad doors of the hospitable
mansion Of Jno. w. Hollida, Esq, near
Shepherdstown, were thrown epen last
night in honor Of the marriage of his
eldest daughter, Miss Sallie, to Mr..
Jas. b. Porterfeld, a wellknown young
man of Berkeley county. The cere-
mony was performed by the Rev. j..
Van Horn, of the Methodist church.
The bride was beautifully attired in
white silk as was also her bridesmaid
and cousin, Miss Hollida. Mr.. Chas.
Billmyer acted as best man. 1t was
an old Virginia wedding in every
respect. The sturdy old farmers of
Berkeley were there numbering over a
hundred, an evidence Of the popularity
of the young couple, a cold night, a
hot supper and turkeys roasted by the
dozen. Presents were in great num-
bers, consisting of silverware, furni-
ture, china, and almost every article
for housekeeping as well as stock for
the farm.
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i VERY GOOD STORY.


new eot' AaoVcfKie was hntertainea-An incident
ofthe Late Campaign.
A good story, which is fully vouehed
for, Illustrative Of the kindness Of pub
lie men for each other is told regard
ing Governor Taylor. OF Tennessee.
and Gov MacCorlSle, of West Virginia.
Governor Taylor was assisting Col
ouci a.ssse orkle in his terrific campaign
for the Governorship, and one day in
Marion county, after two tremendous
meetings, the two went 10 their hotel
about one o'clock aud retiring to the
same bed engaged in conversation.
Governor MacCorkle referred to Gov
ernor Tayior's lecture on Tho Fiddle
and the Bow and said he would go
hundred miles to hear it. Turn on
the gas says Taylor, "and pub down
the cover The gas was turned ON
and with two pillars for stand, Col
onel Taylor proceeded TO give the
famous lecture. A number Of people
hearing the sound Of the Governors
voice, quietly went to the hall aud
opening the door Of the room, saw u
peculiar sight. Stretched upon the
bed was the big, brawny form Of the
West Nrginian, while, on his knees
beside him was the Tennesseean, with
his arms and hands in gesticulatiou
with his eyes flashing and bent intent
~ upon the eyes of the West Virginian,
with his magnificent voice ia beauti-
full play with all the fervor which he
would have had had he been address
ing thousand people. When it was
over, MacCorkle remarked; !" Gov
ernor, that's mighty fine lecture,
but sing that song again. and then,
at two o'clock in tho morning the
quietly assembled audience at the
door and on the outside, beard tho
magnificent voice of Governor Taylor,
as he sang TO his companion his beauti-
full song, "0f the Olden Days. When
the song was over the quietly peeping
crowd Witnessed the two men, who,
Just few hours before had been en-
gagged in tierciest political foray upon
the stump. turn over upon the bed
and lay down to sleep like children.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-30
SEVENTH REGULAR MEETING.

The West Virginia Bar Association will aest in
Parkersburg Next Month.
The seventh regular meeting of the
West Virginia Bar Association will be
held at Parkersburg on Wednesday
and Thursday, January 4 and s, 1893.
Among the distinguished lawyers who
will attend are Hon. Okey johnson,
Hon. S. L. Flournoy and Ex-Governor
E. w. Wilson. Judge Johnson, who is
the president of the Association, will
deliver his annual address, subject
Legal Ethics.'' Senator Flournoy
will read paper ON "Our Present
Jury Law and Ex-Governor Wilson
will open the discussion on Che Crit
cism of the Judiciary An annual
address will be given by Hon. John K.
Cowen, of Maryland. The meeting
will be large and interesting one.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-30
CARS OF A NEW PATTERN.

The C. V. r. R. Company expects
to complete the last two of ten ballast
cars by the last of the year. The cars
are of new pattern. The bottoms of
the cars are raised % inches in four
feet. The sides of the cars are made
so as to act as doors. By this new ar
rangement one-third Of, twothirds OF
or the entire 30, 900 pounds of the car
can be unloaded in fifteen minutes.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-30

An Evil That Should be Remodied- Parents Should
be Strict

An Evil That Should be Remedied- Parents Should
be Strict
A new purpose in begging as it is
carried on by boys, "some in rags,
some in tags" and some in clean and
neat clothes, is to run after gentlemen
on sidewalks and ask them for the half
smoked cigars in their mouths. "Give
me smoke, please ?" is common APP
peal heard on the sidewalks which is
toe often acceeded to by kind hearted
men who give the urchins the half
smoked, often very strong stumps in
their mouths. 1t is really as injurious
to the boys to be given these stumps as
it is unbecoming for gentlemen to be-
stow such favors upon them. There
should be law to prohibit the sale of
cigsws to boys, and also the giving of
them. Parents should be very strict
with their boys in regard to such bad
habit.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-30
MARRIED

On the same day, by the same, Chas
W. Leslie and Annie Evert, all Of this
county.
AT the home of James Racey Thurs
day, Dec. %, by Rev. J. B. Chamber
lain, Mr.. J. W. Bartles to Miss Minnie
Racey
AT the parsonage Thursday, Deem
Der %, by DR.. A. NJ. Cackley, Jane:
W. Copenhaver aud Laura V. Thomp
son were united in marriage.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-30
THE SAME OLD WORLD.

A Hungarian woman and her infant
were obliged to sleep in chair in a
depot at South Bethlehem the other
night. The woman had no money,
which is the reason no quarters could
be obtained for her. But it's the same
old world. Just eighteen hundred
and ninety-two years ago a mother
and her babe were similarly treated.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-30
ANgNT BAD PAvBMBNTs.

A Tale Of Woe From Charles Town That Nakos Us
Glad We live in Martinshurg.
We have some bad pavements in
Martinsburg but they might be worse,
rs evidenced by the following from the
Charles Town Adrocate: "WANTEp--A
number of long poles, such as are used
by tight-rope dancers, SO that the la
dies and gentlemen, out on south Sam
uel street, can perform the grand bal
ancing act, on the curbing, in muddy
weather.
The editor of that paper also states
that he has ordered a pair Of hip gum
boots and intends having a tuck run
in the tail of his coat II its so bad
as that we're mighty glad we don't
live in Charles Town.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-30
WOULD BE EMPEROR.

The Count Of Paris Who Visited this Country Re-
Gently Close to the Throne of France.
1t is said that every movement of
the Count Of Paris has been reported
accurately for more than two weeks
past to the Ministry Of the Interior
and thence to President Carnot.
In the event of the Panama scandal
overturning the Republic of France,
the Count Of Paris, as the head Of the
throne of Orleans. would seize upon
the throne his fancy has dreamed of
for some time.
1t will be remembered that this gen
tlemen, at this time nearer the throne
of France than many may now know,
was in this country last year, and was
escorted over the battle field of Ante
tam by Gen Douglas, of Hagerstown.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-30
COLUMBUS DAY IN MABTINsBUBG.

Synopsis of the Procession Compiled By the City
School Superintendent
Following is a statement showing
the exact number Of persons who par
ticipated in the Columbus Day Review
of Friday, October 81, 1892:
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ITS A POOR RULE, ECT.

A Georgia editor says to his subscri-
bers. Brother, don't stop your paper
because you don't agree with the edi-
tor. The last cabbage you sent us
didn't agree with us either, but we
didn't drop you from our subscription
list on that account"
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-30
DR.. oAcKLEY BETTER.

DIR. IA. N. Cackley, who has been
confined to the house for the last ten
DAYS, is slowly recovering from the
effects of the fall received several weeks
ago and expects to fill his pulpit, NJ.
E. Church, South, tomorrow.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-30
THE MARTINsBURG WORLD ENLARGED.

The Martinsburg WORLD has been
enlarged again. The general appear
ance of the paper has been much i'm
proved and reflects much credit on F..
Vernon Aler, its energetic young edi-
tor. We wish The WORLD prosper
ous future. Brunswick Herald.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-30

The gold excitement of '49 is being
repeated in Southern Utah, where re-
markable placer mines have made
their owners rich in day.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-30
JOURNALISTS AND AUTHORS.

Oar County Journals and Authors as They VIII Go
to the Worlds Fair.
BERKELEY COUNTY JOURNALS.
A list of Berkeley county, West Vir-
ginia journals alphabetically arranged:
MARTINsBURG.
i. The Herald, weekly, Republican,
John 7. Reilly, editor.
2. The Independent, weekly, Repub-
lican. j. Nelson Wisner, editor.
3. The Pioneer Press, colored, weekly,
Republican, J. r. Clifford, editor.
4. Reformed Church VISITOR, monthly,
religious, Rev. j. H. Hoffheins, editor.
8. The Statesman, weekly, Demo
cratic, Westenhaver & Boyer, editors.
6. The WORLD, daily and weekly,
Democratic, F. Vernon Aler, editor.
GERARDsTowN.
l. The Times, bi-weekly, family pa
per, j. B. Morgan, editor.
BERKELEY COUNTY AUTHORS.
A list of Berkeley county authors,
alphabetically arranged:
MARTINsBURG.
/. Aler, F. Vernon" History of
Martinsburg and Berkeley County ~
452 pages, a very reliable work, 1888.
2. Cox, J. A., (a.)-"Practical Prob
lems''-325 practical problems in arith-
metic and 100 equations and problems
in algebra. answers given, 1890.
o. "The New Arithmetic" joint
author. and one of the successful COM
petitors for the prize offered by Eaton,
Gibson & Co., Buffalo, n. Y, for best
sets of original problems; now pub
lished by D. C. Heath & Co., Boston,
Mass.
(c.) "Civil Government, in the Form
of Questions and Answers" published
in the Statesman, 1S9l-'92; will soon
appear in book form.
3. Jones, Mrs. Emma Garrison, a
very popular writer of serials. Fol
lowing are the titles Of few selected
from the many productions oe this YER
satile writer. Those marked with a
star are printed in book form:
(a) "The Midnight Prophecy"
o. ga Terrible Crime"
(c.) ga Shadow in the Moonlight"
d. "Willful Pansy."
(e) "Little Goldie."
G.) *s'Tbe Baronet's Secret"
(q.) "The Charmed Necklace"
o. *''Wedded For An Hour"
(i.) *'Lady Lauderdale's Secret"
o. *''Lady Ryhope's Lover"
a. *sWill She Win"
| Q.) 1.-THE Senator's Daughter"
m.) "Bijou. The Beggar Maid"
(m.) ga Southern Princess"
| Co.. cassie Lauderdale's Diamonds.
(p.) ''The Ragpicker's Daughter"
a. sThe Missing Jewels"
(r.) IA Freak of Fate"
(S.) "The Mystery of a Midwinte1
Night
| (t9 ga Beautiful Working Girl"
| (u.) "Only Farmers Daughter"
4. Reilly, John T.-''Passing Events
in the Life of Cardinal Gibbons
meritorious work.
GERARDSToWN.
! 5. Morgan, J. B.-"Song-Sermon
and Other Poems," l892-a UNIQUE
and charming book cf poems.
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4. Reilly, John T.-''Passing Events
in the Life of Cardinal Gibbons''-a
meritorious work.
GERARDSTOWN.
5. Morgan, J. B.-''Song-Sermons
and Other Poems," 1922 unique
and charming book cf poems.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-30

Old Santa did his work well.
The weather is very cold, and the
German waxeth happy in the land.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-30

3. Jones, Mrs. Emma Garrison, a
very popular writer of serials. Fol
lowing are the titles of few selected
from the many productions os this YER
satile writer. Those marked with a
star are printed in book form:
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-30

Respectfully submitted,
j. A. Cox, Supt.
The Portland daily press., 1892-10-06

The following letter from G. s. Assay, the
Indian trader and interpreter of Rushville,
Nebraska, gives positive proof of the cura-
tive, tonic, and blood purifying qualities OF
Kickapoo Indian Sagwa.
RUSHvILLE, NEBRASKA, June 5.
Sometime ago after suffering severely with
stomach trouble, and dyspepsia which had
been greatly aggravated by the allkai water
of the western country, and when l had
reached that stage where could frequently
hold nothing on my stomach, and would
even throw up water as soon as drank, I
learned from Sioux Indian who had been
full remedy called "Sagwa." I got him to
procure some for me. The effect was re-
markable. 1 tried to get more from the
Indian, but he would not let me have more of
his. He priced it SO much he would not give
it up. then learned that Healy & Bigelow,
of New Haven, Conn.,, had an arrangement
with the Kickapoo tribe, and was putting
their remedies on the market. l sent and got
bottle and found it to be the same as that
had procured from the Sioux Indian. l got
more, and after the use of a few bottles,
was not only relieved but entirely cured, and
hare stayed cured erer since.
l can eat anything set before me. Salt
Bacon, which used to have most distressing
effect l can now eat and relish like an
Indian. 1 have also used the Kickapoo
been cut severely on barDed wire fences, and
it heals them right up.
/ cannot speak too highly of the Kickapoo
remedies. L keep them all in my trading
post, and cheerfully recommend it to any
one.
G. S. Assay,
Indian Trader and inte rpreter
The Portland daily press., 1892-10-06
OBITUARY..
Edwin Gray.

Mr.. L. A. Gray, of Grays Business
College, received three kilograms yester-
day, all together, from Denver, Col, an
nouncing the fact that his brother, Dr.
Edwin Gray, had been found dead in his
room in that city. DR.. Gray had resided
at Canon City, Col, until recently, when
he moved to Denver
Mrs. Hannah Chadbourne Rogers.
Mrs. Hannah Chadbourne Rogers, wild
ow Of the late James j. Rogers, died in
Fryeburg, on Sept. 90, from the effects of
a paralytic shock, which was received
two weeks ago. She was {; native oil
Brunswick, but had long been a resident
OF Fryeburg. Her age was about rs
years.
Mrs. Rogers possessed a buoyant and
happy disposition, which led her always
to look ON the bright side of life. She
was a kind neighbor and had many
friends in the community. Of her family
OF five children only one daughter, Miss
Mary f. Rogers, survives.
The funeral services were held at her
late residence on Sunday afternoon, and
were largely attended. They were con-
Quoted by Rev. B. N. Stone, pastor of the
New Jerusalem Church, where she was q
constant attendant.
The Portland daily press., 1892-10-06
CITY OF DEERINe.

Yesterday, Nh. John stockwell and
family, long residents of Oakdale, living
at q Falmouth street, moved away from
the city, going to Philadelphia, where
they will make their future home.
The house forme rly owned by Mr..
Burton A. Kinney on Fessenden street,
Oakdale, has been bought by Eben E..
Rand, of the Portland custom house,
and he will occupy it soon.
The Plummer house ON Fesserden
street has been rented by Messenger G..
Fl. Hodsdon, of the Superior Court, who
will move into it at once
The Portland daily press., 1892-10-06

337, sol
During the year there have been filled,
42,554 superficial feet of company flats
below Somerset street in Portland, which
will be used for additional freight tracks.
Last February we entered into contract
with the city of Portland for the con-
struction of a five foot sewer 1875 feet
long, and the filing of the Mill Pond
with 1900 cubic yards Of material, the
compensation for which was to be $780,
122.37. The sewer has been constructed
and about one-half of the fill made at the
date of this report. The whole work will
be completed on or before December 81.
Treasurer's Report.
Mr.. W. H. Conant, the treasurer, gives
the following report:
Business for the year ending June 80,
1892. 1891.
Earnings from freights1 40, 95e.45 $134,752.es
paSsen-
gers. 9S, 1O3.Ol 81, 437 80
express 2,94S.99 2,S26.09
mails. 7,356.73 1882
age. 92.so
Total transportation
Less operating ex-
penses. ........... o3.217.14 131.71S.79
Income from opera
ton. ............. 4e,14so4 5o.5s7.94
Income from other
sources .......... 71s947 1,5e4S4
Total income..... 53,337.51 52,152.78
Deduction from in
come-Interest on
current liabilities
and taxes ........ 5.239.71 3,1742o
Net earnings for year 4S,097.3O 4S,97S.58
Dividends paid. So, 524,22 35,524.22
Surplus for year in
excess of dividends 12,573.5S 13,454.36
Credited improve
ment Back Bay
lands ............. 4,o55.21 6,029.s3
Credited real estate. 7,359.52
And there remains to
credit of profit and
loss. ......A...... 1855 7,42A53
Officers Elected.
These directors were elected by vote
of 1876 shares present, out of a possible
5919:
George P. Wescott, Nathan Webb, William
G. Davis, Charles Mccarthy Jr.. Frank Jones,
Stephen j. Young. Joseph S. Kicker, Arthur
Sewall, Frederick Robbie.
The directors will meet for org2niza-
ton the last of the month.
The Portland daily press., 1892-10-06
An Interesting Runor About Tea.

A Chinese official, high in authority,
states that it is customary to preserve
dead bodies by inclosing them in a box
of tea. This tea is afterward collected
and shipped to and sold in foreign
countries. The vessels containing it are
distinguished by private mark known
only to the natives.-Yankee Blade.
The Portland daily press., 1892-10-06
ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHY.

All First Premiums at State Fair, 1892,
were awarded TO -ANasoN against active
competition.
MIR. LAM SON gives his personal attention
to all sittings made at Studio, opp. fall
mouth Hotel. Call and see his new picture,
the beautiful PARIS PANEL, NOW SO popular
in the West. Special attention TO fine
DrapeTy Effects. septl9dH
The Portland daily press., 1892-10-06

Salvation Oil gives perfect satisfaction for
horses with cracked heels. G. W. Lee, Ala W.
Baltic, ST., Baltimore, Md.