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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-10
Almost Drowned.

On Mayo's Island yesterday afternoon an
italian named G.. Boarsotti whlle bathing
got over his depth, and, being unable TO
swim. was in imminent danger Of drown
ing. when Messrs a. G. Wilkinson, W. 9.
Wade and j. B. Heck who we're also bath
ing. went 10 his assistance and rescued him
without further injury than the swallowing
Of considerable amount OF james river
straight and being badly frightened.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-10
stillaA Mystery.

DR.. Barton held an inquest yesterday
over the man who was found dead in the
road near the Charles City line on Monday.
The name of the party could not he ascer-
tanned after diigent search.
Some supposed him to have been run
over and killed by the cart wheels and
others thought lie died OF heart disease.
Particulars were very meagre.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-10
New Chanber of Commerce.

The building committee Of the Chamber
Of Commerce met yesterday. They will
recommend that the cornerstone Of the
building be laid by the Masons.
There will be meeting OF the board Of
directors next Thursday afternoon at 5
o'clock. when the matter will be discussed
and action taken relative thereto.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-10

The following commissioners have been
appointed by judge +. c. Minor Of the
Henrico County Court. TO examine the via
duct and report to him by next Saturday.
They are Messrs. O. w. Chandler, Robert
I. Crouch and K. III. Crump.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-10

Az a general lniment for spralns aud
bruises or for rheumatism. lame back. deep
seated or muscular pains, ChamberlAin's
Pain Balm is unrivsled. For sale by owens
d Minor Drug Company, 1907 east Main
street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-10
The Old Oaken Bucket.
Presented by the Richmond Cedar Works,
Richmond. Va,

Large numbers Of people visit this re-
nowned old well annually and drink from
the brim of the bucket. 80 Richmond will
be brought to the minds OF many by this
means
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-10
The Old Oaktn Bucket.

The Richmond Cedar Works have just
sent 70 the old home OF Samuel Woodwork
at Greenbush. Mass, a magnificent speci-
men of an oaken bucket. which will help
confirm that which distinguished lecturer
said of that versatile writer "Woodworth 9
fine song. the Old Oaken Bucket in which
he has embalned in undying verse 50 many
of the most touching recollections Of rural
childhood viii preserve the more poetic
form oaken. together with the memory OF
the almost obsolete implement it celebrates
through all dialect changes as long as Eng
lish shall be a spoken tongue"
The bucket bears a handsome plate with
the following inscription:
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-02
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

~. S
First Methodist Episcopal Church, corner
Maple avenue and Burke street Rev. VIM, H.
Chapman, Pastor; residence, Burke street. ad.
joining church.
9. ~. and 10 p. m. Prayer service, Wednesday
T.3O D. m.
First Baptist Church, West King street, Rev.
+. r. Robertson, Pastor residence West Burke
street.
Sunday school ps30 am. Sabbath Services
II a. m. and z:30 p. M. Prayer and Praise meet
ing Wednesday 7:50 D. m.
Reformed Church, East Burke street. sum
day school $50 O. m. Morning service II a. m
Evening service 7SO p. m. Wednesday evening
service 1850 p. m.
st. Johns Lutheran Church, corner Queen
and Martin SITS. Rev. Chas. s. Trump, pastor
Services Sunday II O'Clock q. M. and 7:30 p m
Sunday School $50 a. m. Prayer service 7.3O
every Wednesday evening Seats free. Visi
tors welcomed.
Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church corner,
Of King and College SITS. Rev. Henry Thomas,
Rector.
Sunday School $50 a. m. sunday services at
II a.. m. and 7:30 p m. Children's service first
Sunday In each month ut 4 p. M. Evening
Prayer, Wednesdays at 7:30 p. m.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-02
cELEnRArr rnEIn rnEnpoM.
fspocial q Tnr WonIp.l

ROANOKE, Va, January D. The
colored citizens Of Roanoke and the
surrounding country celebrated eman-
cipation to-day, BY parade partici-
pated in BY about 00Ocolored citizens.
After the procession, mile in length,
had paraded through the streets, the
crowd assembled at Davis Hall. a
life size portrait Of Abraham Lincoln
was carried in the parade. President
Davis Of the colored mems association
read the Emancipation Proclamation,
after which g. w. Hayes, president Of
the Virginia Seminary at Lynchburg,
delivered an grafton. He urged the
negroes to strive for the elevation Of
the race BY honest dealing with each
other, by industry and education.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-02
q story q Ar.ene Houssaye.

IL
a curious adventure has happened to
M. Arsene Houssaye, the author. Some
years ago! while at his country seat in
the department of the Aisne, he saved
little girl from being burned to death in
q fire which occurred on her fathers
farm. He had forgotten all about the
event till the other day, when hand
some young woman called at his chateau
and informed him that the firemen of
the village where the confagration took
place had voted him medal.
Il am the child You rescued from the
flames she said, land have come to
thank You with all my heart for your
noble and generous bravery" Her name
is Mile. Dupre, and she is on the point OF
getting married.
M. Houssaye. charmed with her simple
bearing, and delighted with the medal
she handed him. said to her: $50 yon are
going to be married are you? Well, ! am
glad to hear it, and shall consider it an
honor if you win allow me to provide
your gown for the wedding and another
gown made of flame colored gauze to re-
call to mind the first day made your
pleasant acquaintance. It is needless
to say that she accepted the Offer. Paris
Cor. st. Louis Post-D Dispatch. Is
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-02
"A EIectrIc Cowcatcher.

An electric device for cleading track
of distractions is among the newest
ideas. 1t consists of d triangular steel
folding frame. over which net is
stretched. This is placed on the front
of locomotive and can be opened at
viii. catching the obstruction upon it.
An additional arrangement IS a scoop to
drop on the track. The recent tests
were very satisfactory Exchange.
killed Two Deer with One Charge Of snor
wv. M. Park. Of Foxcroft. shot a buck
and 4 doe with one discharge Of his gum
recently while hunting near that town.
He did not see the doe when he fred.
but when he, went forward to secure the
buck which be had hit he was surprised
to find doe BY his side. His gun was
loaded with heavy charge Of buchshot,
and two of them had entered the doa.
Bangor tde.l News.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-02
MID-wINTER EXCURSION TO WASH.
INGTON VIA b. q o. r.. n.


On Thursday. january 18th, the B. d o. R. r.
will begin their annual series Of mid-winter ex-
Ecursions TO Washington from ParkersburR,
wheeling, Pittsburgh, and all intermediate
stations to Washington Junction Nd For this
as for similar excursions during preceding win.
tiers. the b. a 0. Will offer an exceedingly low
rate, an runexcelled train service, and every
accommodation necessary for the comfort and
render the trip very desirable one. With each
succeeding season these excursions to the
national capital are growing Unpopular favor.
Is. Congress Is in session. The public build
ings, the White House, the museums and the art
galleries are always open to visitors free Of
elegant private residences, the broad avenue ss
ments.
Tickets viii be valid for return passage ten
visiting Mt Vernon, Old Point Comfort Rich
mond, and other adjacent points.
Tickets from Pittsburgh, Wheeling and inter-
mediate points 70 Martinsburg, are valid 70
For time of trains and rates Of fare consult
appended table. For sleeping Car accommo-
datlons and detailed Information address near
Cumberland. Z y p. m. 80 q. m. ia.4o >. M,
5.f3 q. m. Rate 9f.55. ~
Hancock, ia.4s 1. n, II.iaa. M. 100 p M. s.oa
Berkeley springs. go !. m, rs PM So am.
! Martinsburs. i;ss .. m. ii-Ss .. m, IA pm,
Shenandoah Junction, i2Is p. m. Rate $50.
Washington junction, 80 .. m, 40 p. M,
- p. M. a: 81 q: M.
Intermediates stations 10 Washington, see pub
lished schedule.
Correspondineiylo low rates from other stations.
Pullman sleepers or Parlor Cars on all Of
cHAs. o. scULL. Genl Pass. Agent,
B. q o. r. r.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-02

r.. r,..--
49, !. = aos Sans Aets.
= ~ oeaA III 3 cAusl1s Eooo oea,
= - sslon s o.nk te,le.s ana
soseLes oln .a AZ 70 Mnetner y.
z 800 q Daa tnele = unerence q
o -,
- ls III .u 49,, " 8. me LIMOS russ
~ =, 80 l'ss o.l,. : rev uAys sso. leA.
q 1870 !. sn soa = 500 plil ana ,
sno w. !. . u , :. ~, z pnIpor1e9
q 49, 49, 49, lssus ~ y ny alse Naslonal
49,. = Dosson, ~ se.,le tne question
sss 60 ~ $3.50 u 49, sup.leslsalr
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-02

The Craze FOR Horsefiesh in Berlin.
heard yesterday that the French lik.
ing for horsefesh is initiated to such 4
degree in Berlin as to have become d
craze. Several invitations have been re-
ceived BY proprietors Of Partisan restan-
rants to q grand banquet Of this meat
announced 70 take place in one Of the
principal restaurants Of Berlin. Dishes
prepared only from horsehesh win be
served, and the menu comprises the fol
lowing: Horse broth. with tapioca: horse
tongue. glazed and Ornamental: horse
brains Ia Toulouse: roast loin Of horse,
with cranberries: horse head en- tortne.
with salad. Cor. Philadelphia Times.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-02
FLOWER Is VOW aoyrnSon.

ALBANY, Jan. 2. The streets Of Al
bany were alive to-day, Roswell p.
Flower was inangurated governor Of
Now York in the Assembly Chamber,
which was beautifully decorated. The.
Tenth Battalion Burgess Guard and
Emmett Corps ESCORTED him to the
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-02

.'The Little Trixie Musical Comedy
Company opened to crowded house
at the Grand last night, and they
made great hit, The play, Little
Trixie, the Romp Heiress,r was pre-
scented in good style, and the speciality
feasurescalled forth repeated applause.
Each Of the participants IN the role
did their parts creditably. Kalama-
roo Gasette.
Al Central Opera House tonight,
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-02
shot the Dummy.

James Toles, a well to do colored man.
near Plain City, o.. was awakened few
nights ago by the unusual barking and
snarling Of his dog. and going 70 the
door with his shotgun fired at the figure
of man standing near one n several
apple trees on which his Thanksgiving
turkeys were roosting. The figure fell
to the ground. and Toles. cautiously gp-
ing forward. found it to DO 4 dummy.
made with old clothes stuffed with straw.
Ia the meantime thieves had carried
awav seven fat sobhlera Exchange
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-02

Don't forget that this is leap year
Don't swear of at all. What's the
use I
Don't besmirch that new leaf when
You turn it over.
Don't swear of till tomorrow Re
member last year.
Don't forget that little ballad, ssOh /
What Difference in the Morning r
Don't look on tho wine when il Il
red. It's easy enough to keep your
eyes shut.
Don't dine at your club unless Won
are resolved not to make any good
resolutions.
Don't imagine you own the town
just because you have a slight mort
gage on jug.
Don't think that because this is leap
year every woman in town has her cap
set for you.
Don't spend your substance in riotous
living. Tomorrow win dawn like a
Nemesis.
Don't tell your wife You are not
going to drink drop for ! year. She
knows thing or two.
Don't forget that while good resolu-
tions are easily made, they are great
deal easier broken.
Don't swear at the waiter If he for
gets to bring your wine on ice. Re
member that little bill Of yours which is
on ice.
Don't think that because yon gave
your wife sheepslxin on Christmas
you can pull the wool over her eyes on
New Years day.
Don't imagine that because odorless
whiskey cannot be detected on the
breath, the dark red stain in your
mouth win be any the less present in
the morning.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-02

"a large and appreciative audience
witnessed the performance 81 Little
Trixie' at the Grand Opera House.
Saturday night, and were rewarded BY
a fine performance and plenty Of fun.
May Smith Robbins, who takes the
leading character, that Of Trixie, be-
came an immediate favorite, and her
dancing and rendition Of the Irish dia-
lect took immensely. She is very
much admired in the West, where she
has been for some years, but is now
determined to make the East the iield
Of her victories. Mr.. Fred Robbins as
.Winterpippin,' was very amusing and
hispainting Of q landscape scene IN
two minutes was vigorously applauded.
The company is capable one, and Is
sure TO draw well during it, stay here. =
Atlantic CITY IN. Vi Reuar.
AT Central Opera House tonight.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-02

4 Young Couple Take Morphine and
Ended Their Lives.
lsneelai a r,,r ivn.,s Il


lspeclaito Tsz wonLn.i
wHEEIlSe, w. Va, January 2. "A
short distance from here, on the Ohio
side Of the river, there arrived on Tues
day evening Of this week young
couple who registered al the Flushing
Hotel IS ]. NJ. Coventry and wife, Of
Tippecanoe. The man was apparently
about e years old, and the woman
about Is, and very handsome.
They spent all day yesterday quietly
n their room, but this morning failed
70 appearat the breakfast table. In
vestigation developed tho fact that
sometime during the night the couple
had committed suicide.
They lay side by side on the bed,
and two empty morphine bottles told
the story. The only clueto their idcn-
tity was q note directing that Luther
Coventry, Of Tippecanoc. should DO
informed Or their fate.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-02
PoPE RuMoREp sHoT.
Il !. sala -.aet Loo has Isssn Klnsa.

II n Said tlaat Len has Been Kiiied.
Especial 10 TIM WonLD.l
MONTREAL, Jan. !. The Pope IS
reported to be dead in Rome, shot by
All assassin.
The startling rumor comes ii pri-
vate message by cable, and is accom-
panied BY no explanation.
Father Drummond, the head Of the
Jesuit Order ii Canada, Is therecipient
Of the message. It is dated at Rome
Thursday. The only statements made
are these
1.-THE Pope was assassinated to-day.
His assassin was shot dead. "
/ Gable messages have just been hur
ried back to Rome for particulars Of
this, the worst calamity that could be-
fall the Catholic Church throughout
the world.
Verifcation or contradiction is ex-
pected in response very soon.
Meanwhile the shocking rumor has
spread like whirlwind and startled
all the dignitaries Of the Church here
and in this vicinity. The greatest ex-
citement and anxiety prevail.
ROM, Jan. Some surprise has
been occasioned here BY the receipt Of
cable Dispatches from Montreal and
other places in Canada and the United
States, anxiously inquiring to the truth
Of rumor ia circulation IN that part
of the world that the Pope had been
assassinated. It is unknown herehow
the rumor originated, for it certainly
had no basis IN truth. The Pope is
enjoying his usual health, and no at-
tempt whatever has been made to as
Isassinate him Or to infiict any injury
upon him. The whole story IS q ca
nard, and islaughed al BY the Vatican
officials as the work Of some sensation
|alist on The other side Of the ocean.
The Pope to-day took q long walk il
the Vatican gardens.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-02
SNAP sHoTs.
Keep the new leaf clean.
Leaf well enough alone.

Keep the new leaf clean.
Leaf well enough alone.
Now girls, leap; but look first.
Next Christmas falls on Sunday.
Turnover pies are timely lunch.
Lent comes later than last year.
March 2.
The rustic Of the new leaf sechoel
DER the land.
The old leaves will do well to pres
and skeltonize.
Grip has choking grasp on the new
years throat.
Don't ruin your health drinking that
Of your friends.
The leaves most turned to-day are
chestnut leaves.
Sample resolution for the summer
girl: 81 viii not PROPOSE
Sidewalk conversation for yester,
day Anything new ~ Answer
Yes, the year.
The New Years diary has been
laughed to the rear. There is but
slight demand for them.
Postmaster General Wanamaker's
New Years gift is the three-acre postal
cards just issued.
After running the Thanksgiving,
Christmasand New Years gauntlet the
surviving turkey may felicitate himself.
The astronomical attractions Of the
coming year viii be four eclipses d
total and a partial Of each the sun and
moon.
II woman's aim Ii but to wed,
Pass Miss Peggy will deny til
While sleepy Cupid lies abed,
This year, no doubt, she oft viii try 1t.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-02
Lived in : Crypt Twsnty-elght Years.

Lived IN . Crypt Twenty-eight Years.
Robert Davidson, who for twenty
eight years lived in the crypt Of the
Westminster Presbyterian church ai
Baltimore, is dead. He was born in
Ireland in 1911, and came to America
early in life. Some years before the
war he became sexton Of Westminster
church. He fitted up room in a
humble way among tho graves and
tombs beneath, the church, and since
1858 he lived there in hermitlike why.
He was extremely reticent in regard to
his history. and would never give any
explanation as to how he came TO choose
such q place as dwelling place. Phila-
delphia Ledger.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-02
Digging for buried Treasure.

A tradition exists about English, Ind,
that the Wyandottes buried treasures OF
gold and silver which they stole from
the early missionaries and other parties
in that neighborhood, and occasionally
the treasure hunters become a plague.
One of these fevers is now ION, and as
the country is underlaid with iron, the
diYining rods are leading the owners to
dig, until some OF the fields look like
newly planted grayeyards. Philadel-
phia Ledger.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-02
4 Freak 81 science.

An English chemist who was at d
Washington hotel exhibited little mi
erophone he had made which would
render audible the footsteps Of fly. Ii
was only small affair and consisted Of
box with sheet Of thin straw paper
stretched over the upper side. BY means
Of little electrical device, consisting 81
two carbon disks, 3 carbon pencil and d
weak battery, the sheet Of paper over
the top of the box was caused to produce
vibrations when q fly walked over it
strong enough to react theoretically on
an ordinary telephone transnitter when
held close to the latter. Washington
Post.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-02

An aged and decrepid pauper at
Springfield, Ill, John Elliott, thinks
he's heir to William Elliott's $4,000,
600 in London.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-02

From Hong Kong comes the story 81
. 100000 embezzlement BY E. i.
Wordin, late Of the Peninsula and
Oriental Steamship line.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-02

A cave filed with silver stalactites
that can be beaten into rags has been
discovered IN Barr township, near
Kingston, Ont.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-02
WHISPERS OF TIE WIZ.


The snow storm IN New Mexico has
subsidized.
Ellxins began work as Secretary Of
War Thursday.
PIumb's successor in the Senate
from Kansas may be named to-day.
| Boston's Prudential Fire Insurance
Company is to retire from business.
Virginia negroes are again urging
Harrison 10 make John NJ Langston d
judge.
The redemption Of Al per cent.
bonds has reached So, 400, $50, leaving
1894, 800 outstanding.
Sportsmen's guns for use il the
Hamilton shooting tourney this month
60 into Canada duty free.
A check for 500 with Senator Cor
mans name forged to ii, has been
cashed at a Washington ID. CO bank.
NJ. Patenotre, the new French Min
lister to the United States, was formal
III presented to President Harrison
Thursday.
The small postal cards are designed
for ladies but ladies using postal
cards win probably find it necessary to-
use two, the small one for the message
and the large one for the postseript
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-02
LINE uPnN LINE.

Fish are always sold alive in Japan.
a ton Of coal Yields nearly 10000
feet Of gas.
st. Petersburg Il the coolest capital
in Europe.
Mi. Gladstons's library centains 2O,
600 volumes.
Queen victoria's chief cook receives
$4,000 a year.
The Rhine flows at three times the
rate Of the Thames.
The average marrying age Of d
Frenchman is 80 years.
To every 1000 males in London
there are 1923 females.
The value Of properly in London
has trebled since 1856
The worlds press is stated toinclude
81, 900 newspapers.
The theatres in London regularly
employ over 1900 people.
\ Alexandra possesses the largest ar
tifcial harbor in the world.
The Italian Government raises sl5,-
900, 900 yearly by holding lotteries.
The total income Of the Church Of
England is about 100000 week.
The population Of the United States
increases BY 81, OOO, 900 persons yearly.
Two and half million parcels arc
sent monthly by British parcel post.
The smallest parish in England IS
Wilcox, Oxon. It contains persons.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-03-11
AxALPHABET ON ALCOHOL.

DIR. Cyrus Edison contributes pa
per to the North American Rerietr on
the question, us Drunkenness Cura-
BILE - and ends it with an alphabetic
rhyme. describing all the stages OF al
coholism from the first to a drunkard' 5
grave. He learned it from a patient.
a young man of great ability and fine
moral perceptions, who was an incur
able inebriate. The doctor saws that
his eyes would stream with tears as he
recited the following verses, descrlb-
ing his own case and career:
A stands for Alcohol. deathike its grip;
Ii for Beginner. who takes just one sip:
& for Com panion who urges him on;
ID for the Demon Of Drink that is born
T. for Endeavor he makes to resist;
r stands for Friends who so loudly insist;
& for the Guilt that he afterwards feels;
III for the Horrors that hang at his heels;
his Intention 10 drink not at all;
= stands for Jeering that follows his fan;
IA for the knowledge that he is slave;
L. stands for the Liquor his appetite Graves;
N for convivial Meetings 50 gay;
n stands for No that he tries hard to say;
d for the Orgies that then come TO pass;
n for Pride that he browns in his glass
q for the Quarrels that nightly abound;
IL stands for Ruin that hovers around;
\ stands for Sights that his vision bedims;
II for Trembling that seizes every limb;
u for his Usefulness sunk in the slums;
" stands for Vagrant he quickly becomes;
w for Waning of life that's soon done;
" for his Kit regretted by none:
v outh OF the tion, such weakness Is crime;
n ealousy turn from the tempter in time