The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-05-10

A Patron writes . severe Attack o.
side-show Patronisers.


Editor THE WORLD:
Prompted by the spirit and energy
Of your valuable paper, and also the
fearless course it pursues, in behalf Of
our home enterprises, concluded to
interest myself in the fight.
In behalf Of the business men Of this
city ! desire to offer one plea through
your columns, to the purchasers
and consumers Of ali classes Of mer-
chandise offered to them through the
energy and enterprise Of our dealers.
The merchant, the manufacturer,
and the mechanic, locate in our midst
for mutual benefit. Not only to adj
vance their own interests, but to make
. convenient market for our products
and build up : prosperous community.
This cannot be done otherwise than by
mutual aid and support. This city
can boast Of some Of the largest and
most complete stores Of every descrip-
ton anywhere to be found in the
State. Our merchants attend the
Eastern markets regularly in due sea-
son-buy their goods at bottom prices
bring them here and retail them just
as cheap, las you can buy them at re-
tail in the cities,) if not cheaper and a
great deal more reliable, than from
those who keep side room store Of an
ephemeral character and sell catch
penny samples. These sample vendors
are very little better and of very little
more benefit to community than a
pack pedler. They wear finer clothes
perhaps, but do not pay their bills any
more promptly. / do not refer to the
commercial agent who legitimately
and regularly supplies our merchants
with goods, and who are recognized
by that class Of people as honorable
men, but / refer more particularly to
those who patronize these sample ven
ders to the detriment Of the business
interests of those who risk their cap
ital and energy to perpetuate harmony
and prosperity in orr midst.
1t is equally unjust to all other
branches of business and professions.
The medical profession suffers by
branches to their profession nostrums
and quacks surround them on all sides.
The miller who prepares himself at
great expense, to manufacture the
product of the farm, is frequently
passed by, by the consumer with his
head erect and nostrils distended to
get sniff at the musty -four from
Minnesota.
The man who wants to build a
honse, mounts the train and speeds
for Ohio or some other place in search
Of an architect. We have all this
element, accomplished, efficient, and
reliable. / hope the people will see
the Importance of this duty they owe
to the community in which we live,
and patronize home institutions and
home industry. 1t is debt of graft
tude we owe, and dollar spent in our
city with our own people, is the bread
cast upon the waters, which will return
to us some day with interest
am not mercenary. Nothing actu-
ates me but principal and justice. To
those who patronize side shoes / will
say that their actions are subject to
the severest criticism, and no doubt
will meet with just rebuke at the eoun-
tiers Of all public spirited men in Mar
tinsburg. Let our boom go. Let
every man and woman who feels an
interest, put their shoulders to the
wheels Of progress, and push them to
the portals Of triumphant success.
A PATRON.