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The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-09-29
A STORY PROM FRANCE.

The following amazing story Is
told u French provincial Journal; and
what is more amazing still is that its
truth is vouched for by d person in
whom the editor has sufficient faith to
print it. 1t reads like a brain-sick
perversion of Elsie Venner.
There is young girl called Sophie
Valdez it is not said where she lives
who is put intoa trance By her faith
er. She wears a necklace of gold
shaped like serpant, which her faith
er then takes off, twisting around her
neck in its place a real serpent The
reptile then puts its head to the girls
mouth where upon she is seized with a
sort oe frenzy, displaying all the sym
ptoms attributed to the DelDhic priest
ess.
After this she grows calm again,
and her father lays bare her neck and
traces on the skin with a blunt piece
of iron any question the bystanders
ask. In few minutes the letters are
visible. The serpent then begins to
write the answer with its tail, which
hangs down the girls back, and again
after a few minutes. the writing is seen
on the skin. Recently the question
was asked: How many Popes will
there be. after Leo KIP" and the an
swer came: Mine; after that shall
reignr' This exhibition is called a
"denoniacal manifestation.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-09-29
PULPIT TO PRISON

Gilbert Hazer was a former we'll
known resident of this county, taught
school, was justice. and was respected
and prosperous \ few years ago he
began to go wrong, was indicted in
several cases, and finally fled to Ohio,
where he soon set up as a preacher.
During the recent Baptist Association
in Big Creek, his religious ferver in
duced him to visit the meeting. and in
the course of events he was invited in
to the pulpit and delivered most earn
est and eloquent sermon. Deputy Sher-
if Jones was a listener, and after be-
ing edited by the reverend's sermon.
felt impelled-reluctantly though-to
execute warrant of arrest he held for
the divine. A search revealed weap-
on Of religious warfare not usually car
ried by the Cloth, in the shape of a A
" bull dog From the pulpit Rev.
Hager quickly passed behind prison
bars. Monday of this weok brother
of the prisoner, Major" Hager, was
lettering around the jail acting sus-
piciously, when he was arrested, and a
search disclosed a small saw, bottle
of nitric acid, ball of yarn, together
with letter from the imprisoned
preacher directing mob to be rails
ed to liberate him. The Major" was
held in 5000 to answer to an indiet-
ment.-Lincoln Citizen.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-09-29
JEFFERSON COUNTY DOINaS.

The Supreme Court of Appeals Of
West Virginia, before concluding its
session in Charles Town, rendered a
decision III favor of Parsons as the
future county seat of Tucker county.
The court on Tuesday adjourned for
the term, to meet in special term in
Charleston, Kanawha county, ON the
% Of October next
Judge Lucas returned last night
from Baltimore, whittier he has been
to obtain an inspector to examine the
new bridge across the Shenandoah, at
Harper's Ferry The bridge erected
by the Vulcan Road Machine and
Bndge Company of this place. is an
elegant one and is paying finely. It
has not yet, however, gone through the
formallty of inspection and acceptance
andthls business was the occasion of
the visit of Judge Lucas to Baltimore
Mr.. John S. Castleman, who resides
several miles southwest of Charles
Town, on Wednesday night heard
noise among his chickens, and on go
ing out found something was going off
with one of them Following the
sound he came to hollow tree in a
piece of woods near the house. He
there upon plugged up the tree, and
the next morning had it cut down.
The result was the capture of an old
opossum and eight young ones. The
young were dispatched and thrown
away, and the old one made to grace
the table in lieu of stolen chickens
which had doubtless from time to time
served to appease the appetites of
Mrs. O'possum and her numerous frog
ney.-Spirit Of Jefferson.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-09-29
LOCKED IN BY JOHN BROWN

The Hancock Star says of the late
Nathan Sagle, who was found dead
at the home of his son-in-law at that
place Thursday:
HE spent seven years in Balti.
more learning the trade Of gunsmith.
after which he returned to Harper, S
Ferry and worked in the old L. S. Ar
mory. When John Brown made his
descent upon Harper,s Ferry he took
Sagle prisoner as he was going to his
work, and confined him in the famous
John Brown Fort, which has lately
been removed to Chicago. AT the
beginning of the war Sagle went to
Richmond and enlisted in the cause of
the Confederacy. He held the position
of gun inspector throughout the con
fict When the contest ended, he re-
turned to Harper's Ferry where he
remained until several years ago. when
he went to Michigan and spent two
years. He came from Michigan to
this place, some months ago and up
to the time of his death made his home
with his son-ln-law, Mr.. Faith. He
had piled his trade as gunsmith ever
since he came here and only lately had
fitted up a room in the old Bowles
building as q gun repair shop. He had
no love for John Brown and generally
expressed himself quite freely when
the name of the old Abolitionist was
mentioned to him"
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-09-29
THREE NEW CORPORATIONS.

Secretary of State Chiffon yesterday
issued certificates of incorpo' to
the following companies
Wright's Automatic Tobacco Pack
ing Machine Co. to purchase Wright's
patent and manufacture tobacco, etc.
The principal Office is to Ike kept at
White Sulphur Springs. The capital
is S25O,O00 with the privilege of in
creasing to million dollars and the
stockholders are r. H. Wright, of New
York and parties from Lynchburg, Va
The Bromo Drug Co, with principal
Office at Charleston and an authorized
capital of $4,000 The stockholders
are John T. Dowell and other Balti-
more people.
The Monometallist Gold Mining Co.
This company is organized for the
purpose of mining, milling, smelling,
buying and selling gold and silver.
The principal Office is to be kept at
Charleston, the capital stock is 5000
with the privilege of increasing to
100000 George Davis and J. N.
Carnes. of this city; J. A, McGufin, of
Sewell: F. l.. Randebush and Henry
Stern, of Denver, Col. are the incor-
pOrators.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-09-29
HARD TIMES At THE WATERING Places.

HARD TIMES AT THE WATERING PLACES.
A few, a very few, of the the large
summer hotels have been doing good
business, but the majority of the pro,
prietors will be very fortunate if at the
close of the season the balance is not
on the wrong side of the ledger. AT
Saratoga there is a noticeable absence
of the garden parties and balls on which
money was so lavishly expended in
former years and curtailment of
expenses Is made wherever possible.
The hotels, as rule. are not max
ing money, and their doors will be clos
ed with bang on the very first frosty
night. At the big hotels in the noun
tains, where high rates prevail, the
conditions are much the same as at
Saratoga. Hotel Mal.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-09-29

P. T. Barnum once said that ''the
American people We're never better
satisfied than when being bumbugged."
Doubtless this is true with circus
and menagerie advertising, but it
wouldn't work so successfully with the
man who has a great deal Of competi
ton. and sells on close profits. Bar
mum virtually had no competition.
The merchant Of day has the sharpest
kind. He must deal square and hon
estly-he must keep his patronage and
increase it. How can he do it ?
1st-Advertise judIciously.
2nd-Sell 100 cents worth Of Goods
for every dollar.
3rd-Be courteous and accomodat-
ing.
Use the columns of THE DAILY AND
WEEKLY WORLD literally, and make
known to the public that you do bust
ness on this plan, and large results are
sure to follow.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-09-29
MURDER TRIAL AT RoMNBY. W. Va.

a gentleman just from Romney, w,
Va gives THE WORLD the particulars
OF the trial of Daniel NJ. Shawn, charg-
ed with the murder of his brother-in-
law, Abso,om Izer, on the 23rd of
June last. The trial was presided
over by Judge Faulkner, on Friday,
and the case given to the jury at $50
P M of that day and by 1870 p. M.
the jury brought a verdict of guilty of
murder IN the first degree A motion
LOT new trial was made and argued,
ana Judge Faulkner will return to
nomney on Friday to render his de-
clslon thereon. Mr.. Mitchell Woods,
50 son OF the Rev. F. Woods, assisted in
eue defense, and is said to have made
one OF The most eloquent and impress
sNe speeches that has ever been heard
IN The court House at Romney.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-09-29
WEEKLY WORLD.
Consists Of Eight Pages
and is sold for 81 90
per Year.

This explains why its circulation has
grown so rapidly, and why advestisers
prefer it. To constitute good adver-
Using medium, weeklymust be newsy
and interesting. The more news it
contains, the better for the advertisers.
Send for a sample copy, and compare
it with its competitors. Examine and
investigate for yourself. Give it a
trial and you will be readily convinced
that YOU have made a great mistake
in not using its columns long ago.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-09-29
SEPTEMBER 29. 1893.

The reformers of penmaaship advo-
cate the perpendicular instead of the
slanting style.
The attendance at the public school
Of Brunswick has increased sufficient
10 call the fourth teacher into service.
An extra freight train on the w. NJ.
r r. net and collided with bandcar
full of workmen near Chambersburg
Tuesday. The section men escaped
bv jumping but the handcar was de-
moHshed.
Sunday morning fire broke out in
the grocery store OF Peter Derrick &
SON. MELVILLE. The fire was gotten
nnder control but the building and
stock were ruined. There was insur
ance amounting to 1890 on the prop
erty.
Work on the bridge across the Po-
tomac at Brunswick is progressing.
Eight spans are now completed and
Int two more remain to be erected.
Some changes will be made to the
MARYLAND approach in order to lessen
the grade.
The contractors and builders at Win
chester have had a busy season, de-
spite the stringencyi in the money mark
et Many new residences and business
houses are nearing completion, and
several are of a costly and elegant
character.
The Democratic executive committee
of Alegany county and the candi-
dates for the several county Offices held
meeting in Cumberland yesterday.
The committee reelected Ferdinand
Williams chairman, Isaac Hirsch Sec
retarv, and Joseph Sprigg, treasurer.
At Grafton. Sunday night, a Balti-
more and Ohio engine ran over a man
on the railroad bridge, killing him in
stantly and adding another casualty to
the list of accidents that have occurred
on almost the same spot during the
past few months. The victim could
not be idedtifed.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-09-29

The bulk of the personal notices
these days relate to the Worlds Fair
visitors.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-09-29

II Or SALE-A small wool stove. Enquire
4 &C NJ. Z. Parsonage, Burke ST
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-09-29

ii L. DEACH. the Metropolitan Dress Maker.
IL Soliclts cali az No = King Street.
g-t-iIn
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-09-29

I NGLEslDE RETREAT For Diseases cf NYoyn-
1 en- scientific treatment and cures guaran-
iced. Elegant apartments ior ladies before and
curing confinement Address The Resident
Physician, y and = Baxter Court, Nashville,
tehh s-21-Sm.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-09-29

FOR SALE-rhree large white net rabbits.
i Wiil pc sold cheap. Apply 20 EAEl THoNr-
SON, south Queen street
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-09-29

The reformers of penmaaship advo-
cate the perpendicular instead of the
slanting style.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-09-29

The attendance at the public school
at Brunswick has increased sufficient
10 call the fourth teacher into service.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-03-24
Two Pairs of Twins.

1t is not often that two pairs Of
twins appear in one family. Now and
then one hears of twins. Less uccas-
ionally comes report OF the birth of
tripletS. Seldom, however. is their
same family. Such case, however. is
seen in the Northwest. where two
pairs OF the healthiest, sturdiest and
liveliest twins ever born may be
found. One pair is St. Paul and Min
neapolis, the gateway to the great
Northwest: the other pair is made up
of Duluth and West Superior, the
sturdy pillars of Hercules, through
which the commerce of the Great
Lakes passes. Such twins are seldom
seen and at present have no eQuels
The St. Paul & Duluth Railroad is
the connecting link, and the Duluth
Short Line, as this route is populaLly
known, is famed everywhere for the
completeness of it's facilities, the eX
celence of it's service, the rapidiJy OF
it's trains and the efforts it makes ir
order to insure comfort safety con.
| yenience. Always take the Duluth
Short Line. Ticket agents will always
| furnish information, or it may be
obtained upon application to Geo. W
Bull, General Passenger Agent, or w
A. Russell, Assistant General Passen-
ger Agent, ST. Paul, MINI. For, infor
nation respecting lands for sale by
this company, maps showing location
of farms, etc, and other particulars
apply to Hopewell Clark, Land Com
missioner, ST. Paul, MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-03-24
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

Several sharp peals of thunder were
heard ,in this city at about eleven
o'clock last night. A bolt Of light
ming struck A. F. Hilton's hotel at
Eagle Lake, shattering the glass in
the four windows on one side, but do
ing no further damage. The light
ming first struck tree that was stand
ing close to one end of the house and
tore it to pieces. A portion of the
destructive element then leaped to
the building with the result above
stated. The building was insured
against damage by lightning.
If you want Spring Hoe Broad
Cast Seeder, or Press Drill, we can
furnish you the "Hoosier," far and
away the best ever made. AKERs &
| ROONEY.
1t is very unusual thing that
there is uninterrupted sleighing from
Dec. lsG to March 22nd. Yet there is
a good prospect that it will continue
several days longer.
M. p. ohanahBn, of Eagle Lake.
is the father of fine girl baby, since
the first of the week
L. G. NJ. Fletcher states that he
will take an appeal to the Supreme
court from Judge Severance's recent
decision on the last Injunction suit
brought by VIM. Bodde.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Gramer, OF
North Mankato, lost their three yeal
old child last night. 1t fell victim
to scarlet fever The funeral will &C.
cur tomorrow from the German Luth'
eran church.
The Democratic city committee
for the ensuing two years is as fol
lows: 2. H. Jordan, O. Little, G. E
Mailman, John Mahowald, Joseph
Schlingerman and Andrew Anderson
Mrs. John Suss, of North Man
kato, died last night at her home
from an attack of dropsy. She haC
been sick for a year and a half. She
was forty-four years Of age and leaves
a husband and large family Of chill
dreo. The funeral will occur at 9:3(
o'clock tomorrow from the German
Catholic church.
DR.. E. l.. Halves has returned
from Redwood Falls, where he pur
chased the dental business and resi-
dence Of a gentlemen there He will
take possession April 3rd. His nu
merous Mankato friends will sincerely
regret that he has decided to locat'
elsewhere, but what is this city's los
will be Redwood Falls gain. DR.
HAYES is most successful dentis
add stands in the front rank of hi
profession. He had splendid prac
tice in this city and county, but will
no doubt succeed as we'll in his ney
home
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-03-24
LIST OF PATENTS.

Granted to Minnesota inventors this
week. Reported by Evert & Apple
man, patent attorneys, 500 f. ST., n.
w. Washington, D. c., who will send
circulars and give advice free regard.
ing patents:
Gottfrid J. Hilger, st. Cloud, null.
ticharge gun; Marshall B. Lloyd, Min
neapolis, automatic gram scale; Sam
uel u. Lockwood, Minneapolis, saw
swage; James T. McDonough, T. & J
Michel, St. Paul, Flush tank; Alex
ander McDougal, Duluth, Device fol
moving hatch plates; Charles HI. Mel
vim, Minneapolis, stove.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-03-24
NANKATo FREE PRESS.
FRIDAY, MARCH "a, 1893.

Wheeler & Bennett sold 100000
brick last week.
-Chas. Bruder, of Wells, is about
to erect two-story brick store near
the depot in his city.
Whether you believe it or not, you
may buy a set o. the Encyclopedia
Britannica for your boys and girls
now and get your money returned TO
you.
County OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES has
Just received uniform certificates Tor
those who pass the examinations. lie
has also received seal, which he
uses upon the certificates.
e. D...Townsend will erect a fine
$4,000 hotel at Wells this spring, on
the site of the Wells House. 1t is a
good location for business and IN
creased accommodations have been
required for some time.
The Encyclopedia Britannica l.
Vertised in another column in TINS Is
sue is the same as the Minneapolis
Tribune offers, but costs less and pre-
sents the American reviSiOns and adj
ditions in three separate volumes
which is decided advantage to the
purchaser.
An order for judgment and fore,
closure was made Tuesday in case OF
A. J. Morrison VS.. j. @. A. Marsh.
Sarah j. Marsh and G. w. Mead, as
assignee. The mortgage amounts tC
S4,796.S7, besides costs and fees. The
land in question comprises numerous
parcels.
The will of the late John G. Ro-
J land was filed for probate today. The
estate.amounts to about 5000 OF per-
sonal property and 81, 800 of real estate
All ofsthe personal property is left to
the widow during her life time, and
at her death lit will go to the SON.
Christian Roland. To the daughter
Mrs. Nettie Olson. is left IS, she hav'
ing received her share in previous adj
vancements. Simon Roland, a
brother of the deceased, is made sole
executor.
-Ascene occurred in The Saulpaugh
bar-room' MondaVnight, in which the
principle actors were travelling mar
and ayoung man who is employed by
local. plumber. The latter believed
that the former had been saying
things rejecting upon his sister ano
hunted ,up the offender, finding hin
in the aforesaid bar-roOm. He pulled
his coat and waded into the drummer
giving him a highlander on the Jaw
with such force sthat he broke the
bones in his hand. The affair has
been keptS quiet and no arrests are
liable to follow.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-03-24


dians." All their peculiarities traditions,
habits, in fact, their whole life and GUS
toms are told in a manner which will
interest the reader and hold attention
to the end. The book also explains our
connection with the tribe, how 1t came
about and what has come from it. The book
is profusely illustrated and contains nearly
200 PIP.
While this edition lasts we will send .
copy free to all who apply, enclosing three
2-cent stamps to pay cost Of postage.
We will guarantee to fill all requests re.
ceived within the next two weeks follow
ing the appearance of this advertisement,
but may not be able to do so later. 1t IL
for your interest, therefore to send at once.
Address
HEALY s. BIGELOW,
<21 Grand Avenue, New Haven, Conn.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-03-24
PERSONAL.

Nick Lang returned Wednesday
from Hot Springs, Ark.
Senator Barr spent Sunday in the
city
Hugh Pritchard, of Lake Crystal,
was in the city Saturday evening.
J. T. Klatt, one of the proprietors
of the Amboy House, Amboy, was in
the city today.
H. Tr8ndle. Miss Annie Trandle
and Mrs. VIM. Tr9ndle, of Mapleton,
spent last night in the city.
Mrs. A. Blanchard, of New Ulm,
visited her sister, Mrs. A. G.. Wagner,
of this city, Tuesday, on her way to
st. Paul.
Prof. Elmer E. Lockerby and two
children, of Preston, are spending a
week in the city with Mr.. and Mrs. NJ.
L. Lockerby.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Moses. of Mime
-apolis, and Mrs. S. A. Minton, OF
Redwood Falls, are visiting Mrs
Perkins at The Saulpaugh.
Oscar Bierbauer and family left
saturday for indianapolis. Mr.. Bier
{ bauer will remain week, but his
family will'remain for some time.
Hon. Thos. Dunn and wife left FOL
Minneapolis Saturday evening, hav
ing been the guests of thier daughter
Mrs. ID. S. Evans, for the past TIVE
weeks.
DIR. E. L. HAYES, Of Mapleton, wa
in the city Monday. He says tina
ne will not 60 into the milling bust
ness again but will resume the prac
tice Of dentistry.
Chas. c. Whitney, of Marshall
Henry Cuddeback and wife, of New
York and d. w. Brown. of BlueEartl
City,were among those who sundays
at The Saulpaugh.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-03-24


Mr. Shepard was declared nominated.
DR.. Davis named Ira P. Shissler for
municipal judge.
On motion Of O. O. Pitcher, Mr..
Shissler was nominated by acclama-
ton.
C. P. Williams named O. O. Pitcher
for special municipal Judge and the
nomination was made by acclamat ton.
The following resolution was intro
duced by L. Lampert:
Be 1t ResOIued BY the Republican
city convention of the city of Mankato
that we pledge ourselves to the unan-
imOuS support of the ticket as nOmi
mated. and that this convention
stands sQuarely lin favor of the city
government using all honorable means
TO endeavor to light the city by elec-
tricity from a plant owned and Oper-
ated by the city, and that the officers
nominated pledge ourselves to pro-
gressive and economic administration
of city government, if elected.
This was unanimously adopted on
motion of O o. Pitcher.
On motion of O. 0. Pitcher, the
chair was authorized to choose city
committee of one from each ward anG
a chairman at large, at his leisure
The convention then adjourned
with the best of good feeling.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-03-24
An important Difference.

To make it,apparent to thousands,
who think themselves i'll, that they
are not affected with any disease, but
the system simply needs cleansing, is
to bring comfort home to their heart,
as costive condition is easily cured
by using Syrup of Figs. Manufacture
ed by California Fig Syrup Co.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-03-24

In order to mako the
public familiar with the
habits, manners, customs,
and history of one Of the
oldest tribes of American
Indians extant, we have
published atgreatexpense
a large edition of a work
entitled Life and Scenes
A 49, -
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-03-24
Chicago q North western.
wINONA d ST. PETER,

WINONA d ST. PETER.
GOING EAST. Depart. Arrive.
Chicago Night Express, *4:45 am. SIS am
New Ulm& Lacrosse Pas, 1920 am. HOO am.
Lacrosse, Milwaukee il -
Chicago Day Express, 43:45p.m m. AIS pin,
GOING WEST.
WatertOWn. Aberdeen,
Redwood Falls, Tracy,
Huron & Pierre Day
Passenger 100 a m. 81 30 I'm
Tracy Accommodation $50 am. GAG M.
Redwood Falls, Tracy q sasa
Huron Express 1905 pm. 1885 pm.
La Crosase and New Ulms
Day Passenger $40 pm. 1910 PM
*Daily, except Monday.
tSeeper, Mankato to Chicago.
tSleeper Chicago to Mankato.
All other trains daily, except Sunday.
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Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway.
CANNON Valley

CANNON Valley
Depart Arrive
No. % & "a Waterville and
Faribault ACcommod 700 m. 4 05 o. m.
No. 81 & %, st. Paul, Min
neapolis and Redwing Pas
senger 2:55 pm. 1925 pm,
sDaily, except Sunday.
No. % connects at Watervie with tbro Ugh
trains for OesMoines; also with free chair car to
Denver via Kansas City and Topeka. No. 21
connects with through trains having through
sleepers for Chicago, St. Louis and Kansas City.
Information regarding rates, routes, ETC., cheer
fully furnished upon application 60
Z. T. POWERS, Agent.