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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-08-17
In the Caucasus mountains there al

In the Caucasus mountains there are
many wild, uncivilized tribes of people
whose rough ways would make the
heart of a civilized mother stand still
with fear if her child were to be treat
ed as the people of Caucasus treat their
children every day. The first play
thing given a Caucasus baby is dag
ger. This is presented to him as soon
as he can walk. For an hour or two
each day his mother spends her time
teaching him how to use the weapon,
so that he will some day become an
expert He is taught to stab SO that it
makes no splash, aud is made to hurl
his dagger at a mark again and again,
until he cannot miss his aim. And all
this is done during the time that other
boys are spinning tops and studying
a spelling book. When the Caucasus
boy grows up he knows just one thing
how to use a dagger.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-08-17

The Cadwallader Touring mill at
Fostoria, Ohio, was blown up by boil
er explosion, August s, and G. Davis,
secretary of the mill, and Fred c..
Myers, bookkeeper, being in the office
over the engine room, lost their lives.
The woods all along the north shore
of Lake Superior from Two Harbors
to Grand Portage are afire and burn
ing fiercely. There are only few
settlers in the district and the greatest
loss will be to standing pine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-08-17
PICTORIAL SPORTS
SWORDFISH CATCHING PUTS
MEN ON THEIR METTLE.
AN UNUSUALLY LARGE CATCH
THIS YEAR.

At Times the Hunted Hunts the Hunt
er-With Natures Weapons They
Have Pierced and Sunk Many
Boats-Flesh OF the Fish Is Most
Palatable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-08-17

Mrs. Sarah German, of New York,
was cleaning a folding-bed with naph-
tha She had a lighted candle in her
hand. The candle fell into the naphtha
can and caused blaze. Mrs. German,
who was alone, fell over the bed from
fright. It closed on her and Mrs. Cor
man persisted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-08-17

FOUR CLASSES OF PROFESSIONAL
AIENDICANTS.
SPECIAL ALLUREMENT OFFERED
BY THE ROYAL WEDDING.

Apparent Cripples the Most Numerous
-Imposters in Every Guise Are
Numerous-Resorts Of the Craft
After Working Hours-Remedy Not
Found in the Law
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-08-17

In Shakespeare's time the prices Of
admission varied from penny to a
shilling.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-08-17
CONDENSED NEWS.

The Commercial bank Of Minneapolis
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-17
IMPROVEMENT NOTES.

Nv. Anthony Staubley's new double
house on West Martin street viii pre-
sent handsome appearance when
finished.
Mr.. Harry Cusllwa is making good
progress on his new house on Raleigh
street.
The rev double dwelling house of
Messrs. Kearfott and Licklider is in
the hands of the plasterers.
The Baptist pastorium is rapidly
nearing completion.
Mr.. Jno. N. Abel is pushing the
work rapidly ahead on his new resi-
dence, corner of Burke and Charles
streets.
Mr.. w. G. Edwards expects to occu-
Ply his handsome new brick residence
on Burke street extended early in the
spring.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-17
PORGBRS IN WEST VIRGINIA.

Band of Forgers Flooding Huntington and
Vicinity With Forged Checks.
A band of forgers are working the
river towns in the vicinity of Hunting
ton, W. Va. Portsmouth merchants
were victimized a few days ago, and
Wednesday several Ironton business
men were taken in on checks bearing
the forged signatures of Peter New
man, of Newman & Spanner, lumber
dealers. Yesterday the Huntington
merchants found themselves loaded
with forged checks, purporting to bear
the name of John S. Wilson. Ironton
officers arrested Charles S. Carroll and
Dick Hogan, strangers, at Huntington,
and took them to Ironton. Whether
they were the right parties is doubtful.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-17
INTERESTING LITERARY EXERCISES.
Of the City High School in the Principals Room
Yesterday Evening.

Of the City High School in the Principals Room
Yesterday Evening
The weekly exercises of the City
High School opened yesterday even
ing with the roll call, and reading of
minutes of previous meeting; after
which the opening hymn was sung,
"Whosoever Heareth, Shout, Shout
the Sound" Misses Clara Smith,
Maize Sakeman and Irene Sterling
composed the defamation class. The
essay class was composed of Misses
Nettie Chambers, Bertha DeGrange,
Laila Martin, Sue Poisal, and Devices
Barnett. The Grafton class consisted
Of Misses Emma Gatrel, Lena Davis,
Lille Mcdowell, and Sol. Greer.
Resolved, "That attendance at
school should be made compulsory"
was debated in the affirmative by
Messrs. John Wien, John Rousch and
Miss Noble Schill, and in the negative
by Wade Kilmer Misses Grace Rod
erick and Maggie Blue, and Mr..
Clarence Heiston, acted as Judges.
Their decision was to ! in favor of
the affirmative. A vote Of the school
resulted in 81 to II in favor of the
affirmative. Prof. Cox made an in
teresting address on the arguments of
the debators, and was listened to in
an appreciative manner. The secre-
tary then announced the classes to
take part in the exercises Friday even
ing, Feb. Oath. After singing the
closing Hymn, No. Il, "Ho my
Comrades, see the Signal" the society
then adjourned to meet February "a.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-17
BUNKER HILL VAGARIBs.
guitar.

An Interesting and Newsy Budget From our Cor
respondent
The singing school taught by Prof.
Miller is getting along nicely.
Capt. Frank Landers and wife are
the guests of friends in Martinsburg.
Messrs. Harry Geyer and Will
Stewart, of Martlnsburg, were the
guests of friends here Sunday.
Lizzie, little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert jackson, is very sick at
this writing.
Miss Dollie Stuckey visited friends
in Charlestown the past week the
guest of Mrs. ]. Ogden Murray.
We roget to say that Mrs. Josiah
Jackson still continues to be very i'll.
Mrs. Maria Jackobs, of Washing
ton, DC, is visiting friends here.
A series of meetings are being held
by Rev. Rice at the NJ. E. Church.
Deputy Sheriff Gold and bride re-
turned from their bridal tour Sun
day.
A very interesting spelling match
was held at Inwood school house last
Monday night About two dozen per-
sons took part in the contest, and the
laurels were carried off by Miss Ida
Hoffman.
A series of shooting matches are be-
ing held by Dave Fiddler.
Mr.. Will Murray returns to his home
in Charlestown Sunday after visit to
friends here. b. Il. 5.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-17
A WEST VIRGINIA TRAGEDY.
Shet by an Indian Half Breed-Story of the Wilds
Twenty Years Ago

Shet by an Indian Half Breed-Story of the Wilds
Twenty Years Ago.
Willie Leeper, ESQ.,, who left this
county early in the eventies-about
twenty years ago-was shot and killed
by half-breed Indian in the Indian
Territory short time ago over a dis
pute about land. 1t seems that diff
ference had arisen between them,
which they had agreed to settle on
certain day amicably; and met on the
ground for the purpose, and came to
terms; afterward while riding together
on their return, when they reached
the road forks, the half breed sudden
ly fired his Winchester, shooting Leep-
er in the back; and after firing a sec
ond shot which only made Slight
wound, fed; relative with Leeper
fired at the retreating assassin but
without effect. Leeper was taken
home to Norman, aud died in about
ten days and was buried by the Ma
sonic fraternity. He had married soon
after going West, into prominent
and wealthy Indian family and was
rapidly becoming the wealthiest man
in the Territory His mother was a
Haigler, sister of Mrs Polly Hutton,
Mrs. Delilah Crouch and Mrs. Serena
Wamsley, and his father was one of
the old time Methodist ministers who
pioneered as circuit rider in this Val
ley.-Beuerly Enterprise.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-17
AN EPIDEMIC IN LoSAeoETSe.

Thorough Investigation win De mads BY che State
Board Of Health.
Anepidemic ofcerebro-spinal fever has
broken out in Homecoming, Md, which
threatens TO become serious. Already
there have been about 40 eases and a
number of deaths. DR.. c. W. Chan
cellor. secretary of the State Board of
health, has received a telegram saying
that the disease is prevailing fatally
in every part of the town. He viii
leave Baltimore tomorrow, accompan-
led by Dr. VIM. c. Beach. of the Johns
Hopkins University, to make thor
ough investigation of the disease and
to apply the needed sanitary measures
for its suppression.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-17
THE CRAWFORD wooLLEN MILLS.


New Machinery Being Adlea-orders for Goods
far Ahead.
The Crawford woollen mill is turning
out some very nice casSimers. Mr.. T..
l.. Dunn, the manager, has orders far
ahead. Every machine is running at
full capacity, and other machinery is
being added. Last week three new
looms and a set of cards were set up,
and viii be put in motion as soon as
possible. Judging from present appear
ances it will not be long before Mr..
Crawford viii be compelled to enlarge
his building to accommodate the ma
chinery.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-17
UEBARTHED AN OLD POCKET BOOK.

Containing Some Money Buried Seven Feet
Under Ground.
Yesterday afternoon William Row
ers, while working on the Town Run
Drain in the rear Of 7. B. Cushwa's
establishment, unearthed large old
leathern pocket-book containing about
twenty-five dollars in old silver coins,
some of them bearing the date of 1872.
The pocket book was found lying be-
tween two stones, about seven feet
under the ground. 1t looks as though
it had been buried there for long
period of years. -Hagerstoaon Globe.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-17
ADELIeHTFUL ENTERTAINMENT.

A Large Gathering at the Berkeley Female Semi
nary last Night.
This popular and well-known insti-
tuition, under the control of Miss Bet
tie j. Wiltshire, gave another one of
its usual interesting entertainments
last night. 1t was largely attended by
the friends and patrons of the school,
and all enjoyed themselves. Follow
ing is the program rendered:
Love Song Instrumental Duet,
Misses Bessie Stewart and Carrie Walker.
bohemian Girl instrumental Solo
Miss Louise snodgrass.
Guilty or Not Guilty, '..,-....--.,., Recitation
Miss Bessie Yontz.
'Joyfulness, ............ Instrumental solo
Miss Lois Hundley.
Truth in Parenthesis, Recitation
Miss Emma Criswen
Crystal schottische, ''...Instrumental Duet
Misses Mamie and sallie Aud.
Beautiful Spring Reverie, Instrumental Solo
Miss Bessie Stewart.
THE greatest Plague in life" - A Play in act
by eight young ladies.
''Nealherrose, instrumental Solo
Miss Sallie Aud.
Golden Ringlet Waltz Instrumental Duet
Misses Rosie Baker and Bessie Yontz
Grand Mothers sermon. s.............. Recitation
Miss Marie Baker.
Fifth Nocturne, Instrumental Solo
Miss Carrie Walker
''That Terrible Child, Recitation
Miss Bessie Deck.
Mountain Chapel Solo
Miss Bessie Yontz.
'sThe Freeman. .....R Recitation
Miss Carrie Walker.
The program concluded with dance
by Master Willie Criswell. and music
by Master Myron Mendenhall on the
guitar.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-17
RAILWAY AT GETTYSBURG.

F. NJ. Hoffer, of Hummelstown Pa,
has been awarded the contract for the
early building of the electric railway
at Gettysburg, and it is believed that
next summers visitors to this famous
battlefield can be taken over the
greater portion of the route by rail.
It is said that the Reading Company,
whose trains run to Gettysburg, is an
active promoter of the enterprise.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-17
DEATH OF MRS. ODEN.
The Community Shocked By the News of her
Sudden Death in Baltimore.
spring.

The Community Shocked By the News of her
Sudden Death in Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Fiery, Of this
city, received yesterday morning the
sad intelligence of the death of their
daughter, Mrs. Alverna Olivia Oden in
Baltimore. Mrs. Oden died on Satur-
day night at ten o'clock at the resi-
dence Of her cousin, Mrs. H. B. Gilpin,
1907 N. Calvert street, that city. She
was taken sick about five o'clock Sat
urday morning and Drs. Tiffany and
Mittenberger attended her. 1t is said
that Mrs. Oden was in charge of Mrs.
Gilpin's home while Mrs. Gilpin was
visiting in New York. She left Mar
tinsburg Thursday last in good health
and the news of her death was great
shock to her relatives and friends.
Her husband and two sons survive her.
Her remains will be brought to this
city to-day for burial.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-17
TOOK THEM FOR PICTURE CARDS.

The Postmaster Required the Regular Stamp
Besides the Pictures.
A gentleman tells good story on a
Western North Carolina postmaster.
He got three letters for gentlman at
his office stamped with the new Co
lumbar stamp, and before he would
deliver them he made him pay three
regular stamps, and made him tell who
the letters were from so he could re-
port the persons putting pictures on
letters, and trying to fool the depart
ment.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-17
INJURED ON THE RAIL,

A Former Resident of this City Run Down by an
Engine in Cunb ,rland.
On Saturday night as Mr.. William
Orison, ST., stepped from his caboose
in the end of the Cumberland yard and
attempted to cross the track he was
struck by engine 1864, of the P. & C.
branch of the b. & O. Mr.. Orrison
received terrible injuries, his right leg
was badly fractured, left foot mangled,
cut about the head and internally in
jured. Mr. Orrison was for many
years resident of this city, but moved
to Brunswick a few months ago. Mr..
Orrison was taken to his home on train
No. 10. Drs. Snodgrass and Myers, of
this city, boarded the train at this point
accompanying the injured man to
Brunswick, in order to render surgical
aid. Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Slane and
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Weaving also
went by the same train,
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-17
THE M. G, BAND

Preparing for the Inauguration do Itself
Honor on that Occasion.
The Martinsburg City Band is now
practicing some difficult selections for
the Inauguration, on which occasion it
will no doubt will hoe IFS own row with
the good grace that has always charac-
terized that institution. The boys will
leave for Baltimore on Friday, March
3rd, where they will deliver a concert
at the Iroquis Club that evening, ac-
companying the club to Washington
on the morning of the Inauguration.
Mr. Ray B. Swartz, of Roanoke, Va.
will occupy his old place in the band
on that occasion.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-17
NoTARIBs COMMISSIONS.

The Governor yesterday issued no
taries' commissions to w. r. Bales,
Clay county; F. F. Farnsworth, Upshur
county; Salem Grim, Tyler county;
BENZ. Shannon, Hampshire county,
and C. w. Dillon, Fayette county.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-17
VERY INVITING.
The New Store Recently Opened by Mr.. 6.
H. Martin.

The New Store Recently Opened by Mr. 6.
H. Martin.
Mr. S. H. Martin, almost lifelong
resident Of this city, and for many
years Clerk of the Circuit Court, has
opened in the Gerling building, on
West King Street. new grocery and
provision store. The entire stock of
goods is new and fresh, and the prices
are as low as the lowest. Mr.. Martin
is u very courteous gentleman, and
will take pleasure in showing goods.
The room is new and convenient, and
with the bright appearance of goods,
presents altogether an inviting appear
ance. Everything generally kept in a
first-class store can be had at reasona-
BILE prices. Give him a call and con
vince yourself.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-17
THE NEW RAILROAD.

1t will be Called the Baltimore and Cum
berland Railroad.
Chief Engineer Chauncey Ives, of
the c. V. r. r., has been chosen chief
engineer of the new road which will
run from Cumberland, Nd, to the
Cumberland Valley road at some point
between Hagerstown and State line.
1t viii be rs miles in length and en-
gineer Ives will advance surveys and
construction as soon as possible. His
headquarters will be at Hancock after
April l. Until that time he will re-
main in Chambersburg, conducting the
work from his office there.
Three corps of engineers will be put
in the field as soon as possible and
work will be pushed very rapidly, so
that the road can be put under CON
tract for construction in the early part
of the spring. A corps will start from
Hancock Monday and move west. Mr..
Coryell is now surveying a route east
from Cumberland.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-17

Hugo Spreck, a tailor, died this
morning at the Home fer the Sick at
Roanoke. He leaves little daughter
who inherits the finest collection Of old
and rare coins in the South, which her
father intended to exhibit in Mount
Vernon building at the Worlds Fair.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-17
EsTERPRIsINa.

The Martinsburg WORLD has shown
~ enterprise by publishing the entire
in the case Of the State vs..
Edward Murphy.-Graftoa Sentinel.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-17
STATE NATIONAL GUARD.
Bill Pending in the Legislature for Fifty Thou
sand Dollar Appropriation.

Bill Pending in the Legislature for Fifty-Tho
sand Dollar Appropriation.
There is considerable discussion go
ing on at present where the next en-
campment of the State National Guard
will be held. Several cities will make
an effort to get it, especially Hunting
ton and Parkersburg.
There is bill now pending in con-
gross providing for an appropriation
sufficient to transport the National
Guard of the various states to Chicago
where national encampment will be
held this summer. If the bills passed
there will be no State encampments
this year.
There is bill pending in our legis-
lature providing for an appropriation
of $4,000 per year for the National
Guard of the State. This sum will be
sufficient to put the soldiers Of the
state in good shape, and equip d com
pany of cavalry and a battery I'm
der its provisions the soldiers would
receive pay for the time they are in
encampment, and would be put on an
equal footing with the National Guard
of other states. In fact it will pro-
vide for an almost entire re-organiza-
ton, and staff and regimental officers
will have to pass thorough examina-
ton in military tactics.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-17
THE CORD WOOD INDUSTRY.
Steam Saw Mill and Stave Machine to be Erected
at Hancock.


| at Hancock.
Mr.. Chas. E. Jones, of Leetown,
w. Va, who recently bought the Har-
rison farm, across the river from Han
cock. now tenanted by Mr. Chas.
Weaver, is clearing the timber portion
of the farm, comprising $50 acres, and
has established quite a large and prof
table industry. Several months ago
the work OF clearing was begun with
three hands. AT one time the force
numbered ninety men. Nearly sixty
men are in camp which has much the
appearance of a young settlement.
Each man cuts on the average, q
cords per day, and is paid at the rate
of 40 cents per cord. Mr.. Jones pro-
poses to cut 5000 cords before the
force will be diminished OF the 3,
500 cords already cut, 900 have been
shipped.
The B. & 0. R. R. Co. has passed
an order for a switch to be placed OPP
posite Mr.. Weavers house for the use
of Mr.. Jones. Three four-horse teams
will be engaged for some months in
hauling the wood to the cars. Each
car will hold ten cords.
The extensiveness of the industry
can be seen from the fact that it will
require 500 cars to carry the wood Mr.
Jones proposes to cut before taking a
respite. A steam saw mill will soon
be in operation on the ground and the
very best of timber will be converted
into lumber. Mr.. Jones has contract
to furnish 100000 slaves and will
shortly erect stave machine.
The following has been posted in a
postofice of neighboring town and
probably expresses the feelings of the
present postmasters: "All illusions
concerning the future postmastership
are strictly forbidden in this office; the
subject is not to be mentioned in any
manner whatever"
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-17
ALARM AT WHEELING.

The river is 30 feet high at Wheel
ing and still rising. Indications point
10 at least 40 feet of water, which will
do enormous damage. Great alarm is
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-17
Union Butter.

Thanks, remarked the star boarder
to the landlady at the table. but
don't care for union butter"
II don't understand you," said the
landlady. with an unctuous smile of
doubt.
mop" responded the boarder. pleas
antly- SIN union there is strength
you know. Detroit Free Press.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-17

Mamma, I wonder why George
Washington never liked to go SWIM
ming?" Mammal guess he did when
he was little boy" Ralph-'No. hsl
didn't or he'd had to told Q He.s
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-17
THE ICE GORGED.

The ice on the river is breaking from
below Dam No. 6, broke and passed
by Hancock on Friday last. 1t is said
that there is a large gorge in the vi
cinity of Little Georgetown. The ice
on the dam is nearly three feet thick
and it is not likely that it will break
away for some time to come. At a
point about four miles above the dam
it is gorged to quite a height.
This is the month when women do
less talking than any other month in
the year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-12
HEy. ". u. MILTON ORDAINED.
Bishop A. NJ. Randolph, OF the southern
Diocese, Ofticiates.

cprWE VA. August 1l.-Special.--Hio-
SON Memorial Episcopal church here Was
crowded 10 overlooking last evening many
having 10 leave on account OF not nndlhs
room the occasion being the ordination Oh
pev w. III. Milton by Bishop a. NJ. ran
dolnh. of the Southern Diocese OF VIZ
sdoia assisted by Rev. John Rdout,
rector OF Grace Episcopal church, Peters
burg: Rev. w X. SaJage, assistant rec,
tor Of st. Paul's church, Petersburg ana
Rev. c. B. Bryan, Of the Episcopal church'
Danviile. The music prepared Tor the
occasion was beautiful. Miss Lucy Good
wyn OF Nottoway. presided at the organ
Rev. John Ridout preached the ordina-
ZION sermon IL was most forciDle ana
eloouent one and was listened TO with
the closest attention. After the ordina-
ton the rite Of confirmation was admin
istered 10 one person, and holy cOmmun-
ION was celebrated. The Episcopalians
can now look with pride at their new
church. They have never ceased In their
efforts TO have one OF their own. since
their organization here they had good
many difficulties to encounter, and they
deserve much praise. Since Rev. w. IL.
Milton has been here. which has not
been quite twelve months, the memb sr-
ship has Increased, and plans have been
made for a new house Of worship at
Blackstone.
Misses Lola and May Burton. Of THE
Falls" have returned home after n de-
ichtfui visit to relatives in Madison,
n. c.
Miss Florence Tuggle and Misses Lucy
and Mary GOODWIN, OF Nottoway, are on
a visit TO friends here.
Messrs. c. S. Smithson and Sterling
Boisseau, general yard master and chief
train dispatcher. respectively. OF the Nor
folk division OF the Norfolk and Western
railroad here, are on ten days visit
TO the Rockbridge Alum Springs.