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The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
A pRA1sEwoRrHY ACT.
The Mayor, DR.. J. W. MOshsrry, Consents to the
Use Of Fire Crackers, etc.

The Mayor, DR.. J. W. MOSherry, Consents to the
Use Of Fire Crackers, etc.
For some time past THE WORLD has
been making a strenuous effort to have
Monday, December 20, properly OBJ
served as Christmas day, in order that
all classes, together with the children,
might have day off and enjoy them
selves. This has been accomplished,
and the day will be properly observed
by our business men generally.
But another move, still more appre-
ciated by the children, is announced
boldly in another column, in which
the mayor authorizes THE WORLD to
publish his consent to the proper and
reasonable use Of fire works and crack
ers. This will make glad the heart Of
every child, and the mayor will no
doubt be respected by all for this kind
consideration in their behalf. The
WORLD consulted number OF our
citizens and all considered it a proper
thing to do. We waited on DR.. Nc
Sherry and he consented. Long live
his liberality and generosity toward
all. Now, all can have day off free
from restraint.
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They just rake Il in. Not q profess
sional gambler, but the patrons and
advertisers Of THE WORLD. II you
don't believe il read the following;
Thomson 4 TABLER. -s'0ur ad-
vertising in THE WORLD has done Ms
q vast amount Of good
J. W. r. FISHER. My reading
notices in The WORLD do me more
good and bring quicker returns than
any advertising I ever had
Louis E. Brown. --eI wouldn't give
my advertising in the Womb for all the
others put together. 1t brings quick
returns and / SEQ the results daily"
G. p. HERRING. --'I admire THE
WORLDS get up and push ] tell
you what advertising in its columns
pays. It has helped my trade wonder
fully
4. E. HERRING. THE Womb Is a
hustler. / wouldn't be without ad-
vertising in it for any copSideration.
You can say to any one TOR me that il
is the advertising medidm Of this city, y
H. s. HYDE.-"My ad had hardly
appeared in your paper until | began
realizing its benefit. It's good thing
sure. Put <me down for next year."
w. s, HARPER, (at A. NJ. Gilbert &
Bro. 'sdrug store). 81 have realized a
practical illustration in THE WORLDS
advertising. After we began running
reading notices for BLUSH Of Roses, =
fully three weeks expired before we
received the goods. During that time
we had dozens Of calls. We lost lots
Of sales by not having the goods here
when we commenced Advertising
We could quote like extracts from
nearly every advertiser who uses our
columns, but limit Of space prevents.
Next year, however. will convince you
Of what they think. Watch The
WORLD reyolve on its axis.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23

well, Helen, ! must take you to
task about your extravaganza. You
seem to think there is no end to money.
Now, why did you buy such costly
presents and they are Of but little
use, too. ! can't for my life under
stand you.n
That's the way, ma, You are always
scolding me about something. Please
let me spend one Christmas peaceably. y
Eyes, you ought toszthink about
spending money peaceably. Why
don't You try to improve I"
sPlease tell me how am to improve.
You are always saying improve. How
am | to improvein
why read the advertisements in
The WORLD
ooh, bosh with THE WORLD.
Haven't | been reading the advertise
ments in the other town papers for
years, and what have / ever accom-
+plished 7 Now, tell me, will you y
Why, nothing, of course, as every
one else has found onti But they are
nothing to compare with THE WORLD.
What live merchant win use their col
umns when they can use THE WORLDS
every day-quote their prices-name
their goods-offer their special bar.
gains, etc., and advertise something
new every day. They all run down
The WORLD, but that day has passed.
The people know better and believe
THE WORLD a hundred times to their
one. have tried myself and know
whereof | speak. You follow my adj
vice, and you'll not bemuch out Of the
way. 1t will help you study economy.
every well, ma, III read it every
day carefully, and consult its adver-
tisers.''
A HINT.- You4should do the same
thing. 80 ss,5.-..,
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
PERSONAL MENTION,

The Coming and Going Of Friends, Acquaintance
and straneers.
]. Nelson Wisner, Jr. will spend his
holidays at hong.
Master James Faulkner is homo
from school for the holidays.
DIR. VIM. Minghini, Of Smitbfeld,
paid The woRLD a pleasant CALL.
Stewart Boyd is home from school to
spend his Christmas with his parents.
Mr.. arr Mrs. 9. J. Custer viii leaye
Monday for Jefferson county to spend
the week.
Misses Lula and Blanche Huber are
home from Washington to spend the
holidays with their parents
Senator Faulkner arrived 6ome last
night from Washington, and win spend
the holidays With his family.
City Superintendent, Prof. ]. A. Cox,
will leave tomorrow for WeIlsburg,
this State, his home, to spend the holt
days.
Mr.. VIM. Clendening, Of Bunker
Hill, called in to see us, and paid his
respects by renewing his subscription
to THE WEEKLY WORLD
Prosecuting Attorney-elect, U. s. G..
Pitzer, is making arrangements to open
up his Office in the Court House over
County Clerk Dolls Office.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
GOSSIP ABOUT WEST v1RarE1AEs.

Washington Pays Little Attention TO Reports Of .
NOvsmsn. against Senator sFaulknsr's Reelection.
The following Is q Washington chat
about West Virginians:
Reports in New York papers of a
movement against the reelection of
Senator Faulkner, do not excite much
interest here. West virginians do not
seem to think there is anything in
thems
Representative Anderson, started for
homo to spend the holidays yesterday.
He expects to find his stockings filed
on Christmas morning with the same
sort Of articles that have filed his mail
for weeks; applications for offices. But
Mr.. Anderson does not complain. He
thinks it an inalienable right Of all
Democrats to aspire to office.
Representative Pendleton has not
yet decided when lie will go home. He
may find it necessary to stay here dnf-
ingthe holiday recess.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23

i REI1s La 3. ,. N<It,, ~ IlzIt RN.l,ti
A. = D. sA,rAszi "A va.
Among the Mclean Prescott press
notices is one which re.ds: rAdmirsrs
Of those two eminent dramatic artists,
R. D. Mclean and Marie Prescott, win
hear with regret that their present tour
is farewell--no Patti farewell. but
genuine--and at the close OF their
present season they win retire to pri-
vate life. Its not generally known
that Mr.. Mclean and Miss Prescott
are married, but such is fact. They
have now entered into a life engage
ment, to terminate only when the final
curtain is rung down which viii close
their career on the worlds stage.
There are probably no stars touring
this country 50 generally popular as
Mclean and Prescott, and who have
50 many friends, both by the virtues
Of their private life and their career as
conscientious artists. II seems strange
that they should retire from the stage
now, but their tastes for home life
have overuled their ambition for con-
tinued success upon Thespis' boards.
At the close of their season they will
retire to"Wild Goose Farm in. Vir-
ginia, Mr.. McLean's home, This es-
tate is considered one OF the most
beautiful in this country. 1t consists
of over 1000 acres, situated on the
banks of the historic Potomac river in
the Shenandoah Valley. Mr.. Mclean
viii, in the future, devote his time to
the raising Of fine stock, pursuit Of
which he is exceedingly fond. For
this, their closing season, they are con-
filming themselves tolthree great plays,
viz. 1.-THE Dukes Wife, Sheridan
Knowles greatest work, and the two
masterpieces Of Shakespeare's, "The
Merchant of Venice and Romeo and
Juliet The characters of Julian 81
Pierre, MercHtio and Shylock are es-
pecially fitted for Mr.. Mclean.
Miss Prescott in any role is favor
lite. Herifne figure, sweet and well
modulated voice, her refined and cul.
tured taste place her far in the lead of
the many so-called stars"
.Atthe New Opera House tonight.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.

Millionaire J.. W. Doane is being
prosecuted at Chicago because his
hostler locked his horses tails.
Indian bucks are dancing and the
women starvingin Western Oklahpma. .
and an uprisingis feared. 9
By an oil pipe breaking, William
Kohler was cooked alive at P. P. Mast
& Co.'S factory, at Springfield, o.
Arsenical poisoning carsed the death
Of the Helena Ark conyicts, but how
administered is unknown. Six are
now dead.
Cora, white man who secured a
Judgment against Greek Indian for
unpaid wages, was hanged by the In
dams friends.
The gold excitement Of 40 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, 1892-12-23
NO PAPER MONDAY.

Tho World win Celebrate Christmas By Civ.
ingthe Employees Day OF.
As recently stated, THE WORLD Office
will be closed on Monday, and all Of
the employees given the day off. The
business places generally win be closed
on that day, and right they should be,
and of course this paper will keep up
with the band wagon by doing like
wise.
There is no one that deserves recre-
alton more than the printer, and we
trust our patrons win heartily grant it.
No paper win be issued ON that day,
but to-mortow's issue will contain a
holiday supplement that will more
than make up the loss. The whole
force is making calculations as to
where they win store the many car
loads Of presents they erpect TO receive,
and it will be nothing more than right
that they be given day in which to
enjoy them. Let every one observe
this day, and all have royal good
time.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
4 MARROW ESCAPE.

The passenger train runs off the
bridge on East King street and nobody
hurt. o, how lucky it was for the
passengers that the engine kept the
track! They all might have been kill
ed. SO it is with the accidents that
happen on King street. The people
are always safe by dealing with j. W.
r. Fisher, for he has a big line Of
cooking and heating stoves cheap.
Come running if You want a second
hand stove for they are going like hot
cakes. J. w. R. Fisher, King street.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
4 GENTLE HINT.

No fat turkey for the Christmas table
has gladdened the heart Of the editor
Of the Elk Democrat, and he evidently
is wondering where his large hearted
subscribers are at. As reminder of
their neglect in his last issue he says:
Permit ms to suggest to those who
contemplate presenting US with nice
fat gobbler that they don't come all at
once. Come in punches Of two or
three and at intervals Of couple Of
hours. This request is made on ac-
count Of cur present very busy condi-
ton. Don't rush it.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
ASSIST 4 WORTHY CAUSE.

Every Good oitissn Should Assist and Help Make a
Grand Success.
A fair is being held in the hall at
St. Joseph's Catholic church for the
benefit of the Roanoke (Va.) Orphan
Asylum. 1t will continue two weeks,
and the proceeds will go entirely to-
ward that cause. It is 4 worthy one
and should be literally patronized by
our citizens. Lend your aid and en-
courage those in charge.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
CHRISTMAS By EXPRESS.

The express companies operating in
this city are doing a thriving business
as Christmas approaches. The num-
Der Of packages, presumably Christ
mas presents, now passing through
the companies hands is very large
and tomorrow it is expected they will
have more business to transact than
they can comfortably do with facility.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
Irs 4 POOR RULE, EoT.

A Georgia editor says to his subscri-
bers. Brother, don't stop your paper
because you don't agree with the ediz
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
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noI.n WELrHER iBEYEtAaEs.

Hot coffee. chocolate, beef tea and
celery, lemonade, etc. These delicious
drinks are dispensed at the hot soda
apparatus Of A. NJ. Gilbert u Bro,
pharmacists, II N. Queen street.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
CHURCH NOTICE.

The Reformed Church services for
Sunday will be very interesting and
Of a high order. Early services will
be held at 6 q. M, morning services at
IL a. M, and children's services at 6
n. m. All cordially invited.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
cry St0rl
posroPPIoE HOURS.

On Monday, December 26, the post
Office will be closed, except from $50
70 $50 q. M, for morning mails, and
2 to .. m. for noon mails.
W. Fl. H.. Flick, P. NJ.
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c,y. 4. Z. HOLIDAY EXCURSIONS.

The Cumberland Valley Railroad
will issue excursion tickets between all
stations on main line and branches
Dec. "a to 26 inclusive and Dec. 81 to
Jan'y End inclusive, good to return I'M
til Jan'y 8. 1893.
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4 GOOD OPPORTUNITY.

Intending to quit the restaurant and
saloon business, desire to dispose Of
INV entire stock and fixtures. viii
sell cheap. An excellent stand and a
GOOD business. C. R. O'NExL.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23

New stock Of wedding presents, the
largest in the city. See HYDE's Jewell
ery Store.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23

I3oR sALE.--A nieelimestone farm OF 50 acres,
II Imlle from Martinsburg- good stone dwell
ing-sInafl stable, fair fencing, % acres exce4ent
i Iess See ). s. MATHEWS.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23

( TIE WORLD improves as It grows
older. Don't you think soi
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23

Say /! are you looking for a fine we'd
ding present. If so, see HYDE's jew.
elery Store.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23

New Holiday goods in solid silver
ware at HYDE's.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23

Souvenir spoons in coin silver, very
fine, all made to order HYDE, the
Jeweler.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23

See those fine pearl pencils and picks
HYDE, the Jeweler.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
PUBLIC SALE
VALUABLE TOWN PROPERTY.

EXECUTOR FOR THE ESTATE OF THE
"A late Catharine Byers, will sell, In front
OF the Courthouse. on
SATURDAY. DEcEMBEK -, 1893,
at O'Clock D. M, that valuable Brick House
and Lot formerly owned and occupied BY Cath
arine Byers, deceased, situated ON North Queen
street, adjoining the property Of William y.
Williams and others, fronting on Queen street
20 feet more or less and running back 200 feet
TO the b. q o. railroad. This property Is In
very good repair and also contains good els
tern and necessary outbuildings. Also, at the
same time and place, IsEiil sell the lot In the
rear Of said property and adjoining same, and
fronting on the B. o. railroad. This lot Is
00x40 feet, and Is improved by good stable
together, or separately, TO suit purchaser.
Terms will be made known on day Of sale.
JOHN W. MARTIN, Executor.
J. w. Dom Auctioneer.
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WRkTHER BULLETIN.
Observations taken al
MartlnsburE ever morning
hhL al O'Clock by GnonuE W.
VIM Hags vxxnErnx. the Representa-
1 tive Of the Unlted States
weather Bureau. TIE
wonLD will use The same
Gags as displayed at the
- Court Hoase and the people
cl.,r Or fair can come verv near know
vezihs. inn what weather 70 expect.
.,..runx: AT O'Clock a. r.. 10.
Wnxlmum-31o.
A. Ninimum-17o.
w,.ns Force Calm
Direction from 8. W.
sy.rE OF SKI; 5cloudy-
rain fall.
yor West Virginia. Maryland and Ohio. fair.
...fa hla winds.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

por West Virginia, Maryland and Ohio. fair
variable winds.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-28
Travelling Lunches.

In putting up lunch for travelling.
it is desirable that it be not composed of
articles of ''mnssy" character, neither
those liable in any way to offend the
senses of the lool1ers-on. An exchange
very scnsibly suggests that ''to avoid
lunch doors there should be two or
three baskets or packages Every ar
ticle should be carefully wrapped in
clean, soft, white paper" OF course
there should be plenty OF knives. forks
spoons and napkins, that the food NAV
be handled and eaten in dainty and
creditable manner. The basket, when
opened, should be picture of order
and neatness. and this should be pre-
served throughout, so far as may be.
In order to facilitate this, one individual
of the party should be elected to have
sole charge of the putting up and giving
out of the lunch; no one being suffered
to olive" promiscuously into the basket
for anything he or she may happen to
want. Each time after the dealing out
of the food, this same person should
carefully rearrange the lunch. Good
Health.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-28
DFO r D.
THE PIPE WORKS
Soon to be Lighted by Elec-
tricity.
ROANOKE TIMES BUREAU,
RADFoRD, VA, Jan. 81.

Some time since mention was made
in this column that it was the intention
Of the Radford Pipe and Foundry Com
pany to light their works with elec-
trioity, and, if it could DO satisfac torilv
arranged, run wire to the Trust build
ing and the eastern section. 1t has
been definitely settled that the pipe
works will put in an electric plant and
that at an early day, to be in harmony
with their magnificent plant, 1t will be
Of the most improved style.
1t is rumored that few of the pro-
gressive citizens are discussing among
themselves the feasibility of petition
ing the council to call meeting of the
citizens and putting the question as to
whether tho city shall be lighted to n
vote of the people, This is q ready
solution of tho the problem, and one
that will meet with hearty approval of
all.
Mr.. j. M. Gamble, president of the
Radford Pipe and Foundry Company,
left for Cincinnati to-day, after having
been in the city since Saturday This
is Mr.. CANDLES first visit to Radford
for some time, and he was greatly
pleased to note the steady improve
ment going on. This does not compare
though with his delight and salts fac
ton at the class of pipe tho new plant
is turning out. The quality of iron
they are securing is far better than at
either of their other plants, conse.
quently the class of pipe is far superior,
and he is greatly elated over the sue
cess.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-28
ROANOKE, VA, Jan. rs, 1892.
4s cuILt rooL1NG UNCLE saMg

The atmosphere about the status OF
the controversy between Chilli and this
country seems to be decidedly misty.
A careful sitting of the fiattering dis
patches from Washington last nis hit
reveals no new facts of material i'm
portance. and the status of the matter
is really unchanged since tho reception
of Chili's reply Tuesday morning.
Tho only question about tho whole
affair is: Can tho United States agree to
arbi tration without sacrificing her
honor and her dignity, or must she in
sist upon an unconditional compliance
with her demands? What do the empty
professions of friendship count for, COM
ing as they do from u nation that stands
convicte of Misrepresentation and I'M
accompanied by anything tangible in
the way OF substantial reparation2
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-28
Substitutes for sealsI,in.

Sealsllin is now SO expensive that it
has increased the price and created a
demand for the furr of humber ami
mails. Mink will be most popular this
winter. 1t is seen in charming little
boas and collars. ornamented with
heads and claws of the animals. Clut-
ton is another fur that will be ex-
tensivcly used for dress trimming. 1t
is long-haired and durable, but lack the
fine texture and rich shading Of the bet
ter grades of mink. The beautiful sable
fur is always desirable, but it's high
price renders it beyond the reach of
most purses Chicago Tribune.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-28
HOW TO BUILD UP ROANOKE.

To THE EDITOR or TIE TIMES: An ar
ticle IN your edition of January "a,
"EIow TO Build Roanoke" impresses mo
with the Importance OF your people
awakening to an acute realization OF your
possibilities. As result of pluck, in
tcgrlty and energy you have b lit in zen
years city, which to call "magic' is
no missioner.
Its growth, in point of stability, is
unprecedented in this country. No
town of it's years presents the cititied
appearance and has as good public and
private improvements. Your water
well, there is no better, and
your water system OF gravity
is perfect. Your location. as y
town site, is beautiful. You have
the valley. table land, plain and sum-
nit on which to build From all these
points tho scenery beggars description.
and your drives of wide streets and
magnificent Observation-Disclosures do YOU
find better?
Your town at this juncture is in
critical period of its history If your
people allow their public spirit to wane
and become discouraged your dreams
of greatness will vanish, and it could
only be said that Roanoke is good
town. But have more confidence in
the enterprise OF the people who built
your city. The energy pnt forth in be-
half of your development has been
amply rewarded. You have grown rich
You have more wealthy young men
than any town / ever visited. And
how did you make it? In real estate, of
course.
The factors once exercised In the &C.
cumulation of wealth are no less eff
fective now, nor will they ever be, than
they were in the past six years. What
can we do to further the success of Roa-
noke? you ask me. l will say this:
live in the North, but 1 expect
to make Roanoke my future
homo. have studied your town from
all sides. have learned of your re.
sources, and from the standpo of a
stranger l would say you have every
natural facility that could be expected.
There is nothing made in iron, wool
or clay that could not be made in Roam
oke. know of no better point for man
ufactories of tobacco. leather, wooden
and cotton goods. There is no better
town for wholesale business, including
groceries, dry goods, notions and boots
and shoes. Your city should become
famous for It's tobacco manufactures
and above, and before any other consid-
Grafton, get in to Roanoke the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railroad and the Balti-
moro and Ohio. Let these two schemes
above all others absorb your energies.
If you bad these two roads imagine your
shipping facilities, and don't forget the
two hundred mile radius in which to
sell your wares. If these roads were
gotten in and your previous policy of
enterprise pursued, ten years from this
date you will stride the line of SO, 900
population. If in your deliberations you
acquiesce In my views you will see Roa-
nohe blossom as the rose, but have
nothing to do with Salem. Let her
carry her own burden.
Respectfully yours.
r. SEwFLL WRIGHT.
Bedford, Pa, Jan. %. 1892.