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The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-12
CHARGED WITH FIRING HIS STORE.

II. B. Laskey, who has been conduct
ing a jewelry business in Roanoke, Va,
for some time was arrested on Thurs
day and admitted to bail in the sum of
$4,000 on the charge of firing his own
store early the same morning. The
fire was discovered about O'Clock, and
a large amount Of excelsior saturated
with coal oil was scattered about the
room. The stock was insured for 81
500. and Laskey is charged with trying
to defraud the insurance company.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-12
AGRICULTURAL FAIR BOARD.

Hagerstown News.
The Board of Directors of the Wash
ington County Agricultural Association
met in the Office of the School Commits
sioners on Tuesday afternoon, presi-
dent, John W. Stonebraker, in the
chair. Mr.. S. B. Rohrer, was appoint
ed secretary pro TEN, in the absence of
secretary 2. A. Wilmer who is on the
sick list. Directors, DR.. A. S. Mason,
Geo. W. Smith, l.. Schnebley, Benja-
min Rench, George Cearfoss, S. B.
Rohrer, John Brown and DR.. j. McP.
Scott We're present.
The loan recently made by the Assoc
citation was approved by the Board.
Several communications were received
upon various subjects
Mr.. }. B. Sibley was authorized to
represent the Association at the Nat
ional Congress Trotting Association to
be held in New Y 1rk on February 10.
The Board passed an order to donate
all articles that are left on the grounds,
after the close Of the fair each year, to
the Orphans Home.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-12
WILL FURNISH VEGETABLES.

Mr.. S. p Whitinore, well-known in
this section, has leased a large portion
of the land adjoining Boydville, and is
now making preparations for early
vegetables. Mr. Whitmore will sup
ply our city market with everything
in the trucking line, at reasonable
prices. He thoroughly understands
the business, and doubtless will make
it big success. Our best wishes.
Bro. Whitmore.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-12
A PROMPT SETTLEMENT.

On the 3rd inst. Mr.. John A. Bow
ers presented Mrs. Mary E. Johnson
with a draft for $1,000, it being the
amount due her from her husbands
death as member of the Brotherhood
of Locomotive Engineers. Mr.. VIM. M.
johnson, who, it will be remembered,
was killed on the B. & O. Octo Der 16,
1891, and who for years had been in
the service of the company as an en-
gineer. The B. l.. E. deserve credit
for the promptness and the charitable
object of their organization. 1t would
be well for the B. & 0. R. R. Co., to
follow their example. AS yet, we un-
derstand, it has notpaid Mr.. Johnson's
insurance, and are trying to squirm
out of the entire matter.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-12
GOOD NEWS.

Many of our people will be glad to
hear that Rev. DR.. R. Fl. Pitt, form
erly pastor Of the Baptist Church, of
this city, and for some time past pas
tor of the Venable Street Baptist
Church of Richmond, has resigned his
pastoral work entirely. In the future
he will confne himself entirely to edi-
torial work on the Religious Herald of
Richmond.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-12
SMOOTZ'S TRIAL.

Harry Smooth was brought back
from Charleston to Charlestown, yes
terday and lodged in the county jail.
Twenty witnesses have been summon
ed to appear before the Grand Jury
to-day, to testify in the shooting affray.
1t is the general impression that the
jury will render a true bill of indict-
ment against smooth for the murder of
Susie Terrell, at Shepherdstown. He
has retained as his counsel Hon. Mar
shall Mccormick and Captain George
Baylor, two of the most prominent
lawy ers of West Virginia.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-12
BOYS wANTEDl

~Wanted--a boy How ofteEwe
These very common words nay seel
Wanted--a boy to crrands run,
Wanted for everything under the sun.
All that the men today can do.
Tomorrow the boys will be doing. too;
For the time Is coming when
The boys must stand in place of men.
wanted-the world wants boys today,
And she offers them all she has for pay
Honor, wealth, position, fame,
A useful life and deathless name.
Boys to shape the paths for men,
Boys to guide the pillow and pen,
Boys to forward the tasks begun.
For the worlds great task Is never done.
The world Is anxious TO employ
Not just one, but every boy
Whose heart and brains will e'er be true
To work his hands shall find TO do.
Honest, faithful, earnest, kind:
To good awake, to evil blind:
Heart of gold without alloy,
Wanted-the world wants such a boy.
Chicago Post.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-12
NEW HEADQUARTERS

Martinsburg is at last becoming the
Castle Garden of New York. Very
recently the old headquarters, Castle
Garden at New York, have been aban-
doned for immigrants to this country,
and new headquarters established at
Martinsburg. Instead of coming here
as steerage passengers, they now
come by rail in Baltimore and
Ohio Pullman Palace Cars, from
Brunswick across the Potomac The
last cargo consisted of twenty Italians,
who will in the future shovel cinders
in the yards, while our working men
will look on because they don't work
for a loaf of bread a day.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-12
STILL IMPROVING.

Messrs. John A. and VIM. H. Wilen
are greatly improving the Old home
property purchased by them on North
Queen Street. The building has been
extended in the rear about 100 feet
and large glass front will take the
place of the old one. When completed
they will have one of the finest bust
ness places in the city, and be pre-
pared to show their large assortment
of furniture, carpets, etc, off to good
advantage.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-12

Mr.. Chas. Griffith, who recently
purchased lot on the M. M. NJ. & I.
Co.'S land, has completed the erection
of frame dwelling.
Mr.. Smith Griffith has completed
his new house on the M. M. M. & I.
Co.'S land, and rented same to Wilbur
Morris, who moved III recently.
Mr. j. L. E. Combs new residence
on the NJ. M. M. & l. Co.'s land. is
now on the verge of completion, and
adds largely in the way of improve
ment.
Mr.. Geo. Carper will in few DAYS
have his new dwelling on West King
street completed. 1t is built on a
modern cottage plan and presents a
line appearance.
Hon. Geo. NJ. Bowers. who recently
purchased the old Dieffenderfer pro
perty on West King street, will shortly
begin remodeling same, and change
It's entire appearance.
Mr.. Thos. Watson's new residence
on South Raleigh street, is rapidly
nearing completion. 1t will make a
cozy and comfortable home, and add
largely to the Improvements of that
street.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-12
WEST VIRGINIA PENSIONS.

The following pensions have been
recently granted to West Virginians
Original-George Hays, Hindman
W. Hare, VIM. FL. Jordan, James A..
Henry, VIM. T. Campbell, Hezekiah
Robinson, Patrick Van Buren,, Justus
James A. Chambers, Lewis J. Persing-
err, VIM. Criswell, Franklin Miller. Geo.
E. Willis, VIM. X. I. Cornell, John
Dunn, Fleming G. Woody, Alex. Duff,
David James, Geo. E. Magill, Sylvanus
Davis, Peter S. WEIGH. Gebhart Steub,
Geo. Timbers, Thomas Walton, Geo.
Hendrixon. Additional John Kirk
endall. Unconstitutional J. Cald-
well. Reissue-William B. Curtis, de
ceased. Original Hannah NJ.
Curtis, Annie McClung.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-12
PAYING OFF MEMBERS.

Mr.. s. II. Martin, Treasurer of the
Progressive Endowment League Of
this city, has been engaged this morn
ing in distributing to members checks
for eighty cents on every dollar invest
ed by them in the order. We would
kindly suggest that the Treasurer of
the American Fraternal Circle prepare
himself for a like duty. Long live the
monuments of memory of these chmi-
tabie, frater,sal and beneficial orders.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-12
FOOT CUT OFF.

Bichard O'Leary, a brakeman on
the B. & 0. R. r., met with sad and
serious accident early this morning
about five miles north of Cherry Run.
He was braking an east bound freight
train and fell with one LEG under the
wheels. 1t was cut off just above the
ankle. He was brought here on No.
10 and received the medical aid of DR..
$. N. Myers, who prepared him for his
immediate removal to his home at
North Mountain.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-12
ELECTED DELEGATES.

Elkins Republican Club No. l has
elected the following delegates to rep
resent it at the West Virginia League
meeting at Parkersburg on the 23d
inst. Delegates S. G.. Pitzer,
President; G. W. Feidt, Joseph G..
Kitchen, DR.. F. NJ. Ross, Chas. Bate
man. Alternates-Capt. John Henson,
Prof. |. W. Woods, Henry Fitz, L. D.
Gerhardt.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-12
Smoke Stains on a Ceiling.

Smoke stains can be removed from a
calcined or painted ceiling by washing
the spot with water in which handful
Of soda has been dissolved, and from
paper, by rubbing with stale bread. In
either case, all dust and loose articles
should first be wiped off with a soft
cloth. Judgment must be used in re-
gard to the bread. 1t must be entirely
free from any feeling of moisture, but
not hard enough to scratch or glaze the
paper.
If the spot should happen to be in
conspicuous place, and the paper
handsome one, it would be best to ex-
pertinent on some less exposed surface
drst.-Good Housekeeping.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-12
A BIG INDUSTRY.
A Valuable Addition to Martinsburg's
Enterprises.

During the past several weeks the
center of considerable attraction has
been the Martinsburg Steam Laundry
The majority of our people were I'M
able, heretofore, to conceive the slight
est idea as to what composed such an
enterprise. tereverything had been
satisfactorily placed in operation, the
management threw open the doors to
the general public for two days, as an
opening Of the concern. Hundreds of
people visited the place and took in
the sights, and many Of whom visited
the plant both days determined to see
all that was possible.
The plant is located on South Queen
Street, and occupies building TOXIC
feet, the front part consisting of two
stories, with one story in the rear. The
engine room is located at the western
end Of the building, in which is con
tanned a fifteen-horse power engine
that propels the machinery.
The machinery consists of washing,
ironing, pleating, shirt, collar and cuff
machines of various kinds; also blue
GNU otolCh IlttClllltS. Will uIy lily
rooms that would almost lead fellow
to believe he was drawing close to a
kingdom warmer than an earthly one.
The building is heated with steam and
lighted by gas. and contains all mod
ern and available improvements. The
plant is one that deserves praise and
encouragement, and Messrs. S. w.
Walker and j. F. Thompson, the prin-
cipal promoters, should be heartily
supported by our citizens, and in a
way that will make for the many wives
of this community their laundry a
thing of beauty and joy forever.
The company does all kinds of work
satisfactorily and at reasonable prices.
They employ at present eleven hands,
and in few days expect to add four
or five more, all women A delivery
wagon will call for and return your
clothing without extra charge. Wash
lists furnished on application to the
Company's Office at the laundry. Lend
Your aid-keep your work and money
at home all helps to make thriving
and business town.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-12
A TRUE STORY OF LONG AGO.
Moorefeld Examiner.

-iOoithSiu EAduilucf.
About the year 1911 DR.. Joseph Ber-
ry, of Clark County, Va, settled in
Moorefeld (then Virginia), a young
man, full of promise, just graduated
from the best universities of that day
At this time Miss Anne Vanmeter
was blooming, lovely young girl, and
the Doctor fell victim to her lowell
ness. The same old story was told
again, and in short time the father
was approached and the hand of his
daughter asked for. Col. Jacob Van
meter, mar of few words, and these
to the point, asked the young doctor
what he had to support wife on.
Taking from his pocket a shilling and
showing it to the Colonel, he replied,
-" This much only and my profession
and brains" Mortified, hurt and dis
turbed, DR.. Berry left Moorefeld and
never returned. The war of 1812-14
finds Surgeon Joseph Berry in the
United States Navy and distinguished
in general orders, and he died in 1857
a wealthy man, at his old ancestral
home, at Berry's Ferry, Clark County,
Va, true to his first and only love,
leaving his property to his neice, Anne
Vanmeter Berry. Only in 1851 Miss
Anne Vanmeter died, true to the man
so true to her, loved, honored and re-
spected, at the old family homestead
in Hardy County, W. Va, and had
she lived until Christmas day, 1891,
would have been one hundred years
old.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-12
GIVE HIM A CALL.

The attention of our patrons is
called to the new advertisement of
John Lyons, in another column. Mr..
Lyons has been for years one of our
old established and reliable merchants.
He is interested materially in the
growth and progress of our town, and
deserves a liberal share of patronage.
He can be relied on for his quality of
goods and at reasonable figures.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-12

We were mistaken in stating that
Prof. Cox had begun the foundation of
his house on the lands of the NJ M. M.
& [. Co. From what we understand
the Prof. expected to begin operations
this week, but failing to receive that
which he was induced to believe he
would receive from the Company, he
will in all probability not build on their
lands at all.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-12
TRAMPs ARE MOVING SOUTHWARK.

Evidence has been already afforded
the instance Of robbing and outrage
that the tramps are coming from the
north, that they are stealing rides on all
the railroads running into and through
Hagerstown, and therefore, it behooves
every housekeeper to be ON his or her
guard all the while Watch all side
doors and alley gates, all windows and
cellar doors, as it is by such ways the
tramp generally secures an entrance to
invade premises Hagerstoaon Nea0s.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-12
AND STILL THEY COME.

Yesterday evening near about six
o'clock another wreck occurred on the
b. &. o. r. R.. just below Bull Eye"
bridge, about a-half mile East of this
city. Eight cars of an East bound
freight were thrown from the track,
due to spreading of the rails. Fortn-
nately no one was injured.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-12
A TANK DROPS.

The large tank on the new table
works in Hagerstown, containing 5000
gallons of water crushed through three
stories Of the building, landing in the
cellar and doing great damage. No
one was hurt. The works were about
readyto begin operation and as the walls
were knocked out, the damage is great
and the delay will cause great incon-
venience.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-12
PRINTED STATIONERY

There is no better time in the year
for merchants and others to stock nm
on printed stationery than the present.
Envelopes, bill and letter heads, state
ments, ETC., will be printed neatly and
cheaply at THE WORLD Office. We
have every facility for doing our work.
Give us a trial order.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-12
A BIG BARN.

Messrs. Chas. Keyser and Geo. Sech-
man, of this city, are now engaged in
quarying rock for the foundation of
the new barn Of ilr. Henry J. Seibert.
The barn will be 50x100 feet, and
when completed will be one of the
finest barns in the county.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-12
COMPETITIVE ExAMrsAT1oS.

Hon. w. j.. Wilson announces that
there will be a Competitive examination
at Piedmont, W. Va, February q,
for q cadetshipat West Point from this
district, open t. all youths between II
and ~ years of age.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-12
A BIG WRECK.
An Entire Train Goes Over a Steep EN-
bankment.


An east bound freight train ran
away on the seventeen mile grade on
the Baltimore & Ohio railroad We'd
nesday night and all but Que car was
totally wrecked, the cars leaving the
track while on the stone bridge just
west of Bloomington. Eighteen cars
loaded with corn, coke and lumber,
fell about fifty feet into the Potomac
river. Two brakemen went down with
the train and came out with but slight
bruises.
The fireman, Michael O'Donnell, IS
buried beneath the wreck in the river:
He was married and leaves wife ana
SIX children. He lives at Keyser. Inc
West Virginia Central road, which
passes beneath, is badly blocked with
debris. The loss to the railroad Is
very heavy.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-12
AN EsJAyABLE Arra1n-

Mr.. BENZ. shepherd, residing on the
Warm Spring Road, short distance
north of this city, gave at his residence
an enjoyable hop. Dancing was kept
up until about o'clock this morning
About twenty couple attended from
this city.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-12
ROLLER BROKE.

One Of the large rollers on the IRON
ing machine at the Steam Laundry,
weighing over five hundred pounds,
broke off at the mangle yesterday
morning. The break will cause but
little delay, as the Company will have
a new one in operation Monday.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-12
A COMING WEDDING.

The marriage of Mr.. William Ham
ilton, Of Johnstown, Pa, fireman on
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, to
Miss Annie Nokes, of Martinsburg,
will take place in this city on the goth
inst. The ceremony will be celebrated
at church in quiet manner among
friends and relatives of the high con
tracing parties.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-12

\ Busy session-Numerous Orders En-
tered.

\ Busy Session-Numerou Orders En-
The Supreme Court of Appeals of
West Virginia transacted the following
business Wednesday: D. H. Lucas VS..
S. c. and H. F. Turnpike Company,
from Jefferson county submitted.
Bennett VS.. Harper, from Pendleton
county j.; submitted Shaffer's commit
tee VS.. Shull, from Hampshire county;
partly heard and continued. Arm
old Abney & Co. VS.. J. w.
Slaughter, from Fayette county
submitted. 7. B. Swami VS..
Mr.. j. Young ct al, from Kanawha
county; opinion by Judge Holt de-
cree of Circuit Court affirmed. T. B.
Swami VS.. w. T. Thayer ct al, from
kanawha county ; opinion by Judge
Brannon; decree of Circuit Court af-
firmed. c. II. McClennahan ct al.
VS.. j. w. McClennahan, ct al.
from Kanawha county opinion by
Judge English decree of Circuit Court
affirmed. Andrews, Bates & Co. VS..
j A. Munday ct al, from Wayne
county opinion by Judge Lucas
Judgment of Circuit Court affirmed.
Adjourned until tomorrow morning.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-12
FOOT CUT OFF.

Michael Henry, a brakeman on the
b. &. o. r. R., living near Winches-
ter, had his foot cut off this morning
at Harper's Ferry about 7 o'clock. He
was breaking on freight train and
fell beneath the wheels.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-12
NEW VOCATION.

The fact has just been developed
that Mr.. c. W. Daily, East John
Street, has recently merged out in the
live stock market. in trading, etc. He
is said to deal principally with cows,
and solicits call from those handling
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-12
American Fraternal Circle is Now in a
Legal Trouble.


Legal Trouble.
Baltimore sun
The dissatisfaction of the members
of the Supreme Council, Order of the
American Fraternal Circle, at the
proposition to change the order into a
long-term association eliminated YES
terday in proceedings against the
order to place it in the hands of a re-
ceiver. Six bills were filed, four in
Circuit Court No. and two in Circuit
Court No. /. All ask for an injunction
and a receiver. There was an appar-
ent rivalry among some of the counsel
to be the first in bringing an action
against the order, so as to secure a
prior claim if receiver should be APP
pointed The first bill mentioned be-
low was fled in Circuit Court No. 2 as
early as 9 o'clock, and the others fol-
lowed not long afterward.
The Office of the order, at No. 113
North Charles street, was the scene of
great excitement AS soon as the
members heard of the actions they
focked to the building and crowded
the Office, stairway and pavement.
The police were called upon to prevent
any possible outbreak, but their
services We're not required.
This is the story as told in the bills
of complaint: The order was incor-
porated on July %, 1888, for the pur-
pose of paying 81, 900 on the death of
d member or at the expiration of seven
years. Each member had the right to
withdraw two-tenths of the value of
his certificate, or 5000, at the end of
three years, and three-tenths, or $500,
at the end of five years.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-12
VANCLEVESVILLE NOTES.

Miss Mary -Colledge is also suffering
from the grippe.
Mrs. Margaret Anderson is very i'll
from a severe attack of grippe.
Mr.. Sake Anderson is suffering from
the infiammatory rheumatism.
Miss Mile Miller is visiting her
brothers family near Pittsburg.
Miss Susie Tansill is visiting friends
and relatives above Winchester.
Mr.. Geo. B. Charlton, of Baltimore,
is calling on his many friends in this
city.
Miss Virgie Mckee has returned
from a pleasant visit to her friends in
Hedgesville!:
Mr.. Trigg is moving his farming
implements to the farm that he has
rented near Smithfield.
Mr.. Henry Ramsburg went to Win
chester recently to assist his brother
Charley, who is in the poultry bust
ness. e.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-11-19
a CHEAP RIDE
How He Fooled The railroad con-
ductOrs.

How He Fooled The Railroad Con-
ductOrS.
Il once rode from Denver 10 New
York for less than 81 on wager
with prominent railway Official. 7
said 0. T. Schuyler to St. Louis
Globe Democrat man. BY the terms
OF the wager | was TO ride first class.
to be put OIL no train and to pay for
less than one mile in three. easily
won. | would board train at the
end OF division with ticket good
for fifteen or twenty miles. Before
riding out my ticket | would manage
TO ask the conductor several questions
about the town at the other end OF
his division our time OF arrival there.
&C. would then don u smoking cap
and go forward to the smoker and
, take my ease.
Frequently the conductor would
pay no further attention to me and
would go through nicely. Sometimes
conductor would come along and
look for checks ! would name the
town at the end OF his division. That
generally satisfied him. II he insist.
ed on seeing my check / would tell
him that my hat was in the ucxt car
Only one came to report that my tile
I contained no check. / was triae
indignant at being so fire. luently dis
turbed. looked through my pockets
went back and stared at my hat and
then rendered him fare. which he de-
clined to take. Ofcourse / afterwards
paid full fare over tho line. but won
my wager and proved to the skeptical
railroad official that even the most
careful conductor may be done bro wD
by O dead beat"