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The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-10
WHO EAT sPARRows 2
cemetery

Trapped and Sold to Restaurants and there
Served as Game Birds,
This is a question suggested b. the
singular scarcity Of these little birds
this winter, when heretofore h ely
swarmed in myriads while now they
are seldom seen in ilocks of over half
a dozen. 1t is stated ia some Of our
exchanges that in other cities sparrows
are trapped and sold TO restaurants
who serve them to customers MS choice
game food birds by whom they are re-
garded as Injuries.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-10
ODD ICE MAKING.
Cylinders of Frigidity Blocked on the Prairies-
New Process.

Cylinders of Frigidity Blocked on the Prairies-
New Process.
A new process of putting up ice is
the latest Garfield County industry we
have heard of. Five-gallon cans are
filed with water and allowed to stand
until ice is formed at the sides and ends
of sufficient thickness to hold the wa
ter The can is then warmed by a fire
until the contents can be detached
without breaking the ice, when it is
carefully removed and laid out in the
open air, where it soon freezes into a
solid block. Ice will form in this man
ner at a much higher temperature than
on ponds, where the body of water is
much larger, and it is said that one
man may. with the use of go cans, put
up from 1000 to $500 pounds each day.
(Kan.) Washington.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-10
DO BIRDS FLY FROM oHoLERAq
Records Exist of Birds Suddenly Disappearing Prior
to Cholera Outbreak.

Records Exist of Birds Suddenly Disappearing Prior
to a Cholera Outbreak.
A curious circumstance in connec-
ton with the recent epidemic Of cholera
at Hamburg was the departure Of ali
the birds from the city few DAYS
prior to the outbreak. Numerous re-
cords exist of birds thus suddenly dis
appearing from plague threatened cen
tres, and throughout the world these
fittings are generally looked upon as
omens of approaching sickness. Thus,
in the summer of 1884, when the cho-
lera was raging at Marseilles and Tou-
lou, all the birds. as if actuated by q
common impulse, abandoned these
two cities and suddenly resorted to
Hyeres. The latter place enjoyed a
complete immunity from Cholera, and
the extraordinary influx of birds there
attracted much attention at the time
The extent to which birds realize anc
guard against the disease have long
engaged the attention of naturallsts
whose speculations ON the subject are
likely to be revived by the recent mi
grafton of the birds from Hamburg.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-10
VANCLEVESVILLE ITEMS.
The News of That Section Photographed for World
Readers.

The News of That Section Photographed for World
Readers.
Some changes in the neighborhood
this spring.
The bleating of the February lamb
is again heard in the land.
Mr.. John Myers moves to Gainesville
and Mr.. Hardesty takes his place.
Mr.. T. Chaplain who cut his foot
some weeks ago is now able to be out
Miss Anna Warten is very i'll at this
writing; we trust she will soon recover.
Farmers can you not devise some
way of settling the yexed road ques-
tion2
The attendance at the Vanmeter
school is small owing to sickness
among the scholars.
The hardness of last SATURDAYS
roads, has given place to the softness
of bottomless mud.
We learn with pleasure that Mr..
Martin Furrey is now convalescent after
an illness of some weeks.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-10
WORST IN IT'S HISTORY,
Wreck on the B. & o. Kills Three and Does
100000 Damages.

Wreck on the B. & 0. Kills Three and Does
100000 Damages.
A wreck occurred on the B. & Ohio
Railroad at Williams station, early,
Monday morning. Two persons were
killed outright and three were fatally
injured, while many others were badly
hurt. From the information received,
it is learned that the wreck is the most
extensive that has ever occurred on
the Baltimore and Ohio. The tracks
were blocked for "A hours.
Williams station is Y miles from
Cumberland. The accident occurred
at the foot of the mountain, down
which the road is very steep. The icy
rails caused the wheels Of the train-a
freight-to slip and the train, becoming
unmanageable, sped down the incline.
At the foot of the mountain the train
crashed into another freight and both
trains were completely wrecked, the
debris being hurled in all directions.
The bodies of those killed were bur-
led under the wrecked cars and were not
recovered for hours. In addition the
II crews of both trains were hurt. TWEEN
II ty-four cars were demolished and the
total loss will probably reach 500, 900.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-10
LOCAL MILITIA ORGANIZED.
Gallant Boys Who will Fight for their Country, if
il Becomes Necessary.
Journal.

Gallant Boys Who will Fight for their Country, if
it Becomes Necessary.
The effort which has for some time
time been on foot to organize mill
tary company in this city has proven
decided success. Quite a number of
our bright young men have already
enlisted, and many more are contem-
plating the matter. On last Tuesday
night meeting was held in the office
of Mr. H. H Emmert for the purpose
of effecting an organization. The fol-
lowing commissioned officers were
elected Howard H. Emmert, Cap
tain; N. w. Lynch, First Lieutenant;
N. P. Jones, Second Lieutenant The
non-commissioned officers will be Sc
lected by the captain, later on, by
means of a competitive drill. The
company held its second meeting last
night. and passed upon code of by
laws by which to govern its organiza-
ton. About 40 names are already en-
rolled. The company will meet for its
first drill tomorrow evening.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-10
THINGS re DO AND NOT TO DO.

Be content with walking until the
street cars run again.
Go into training for Lent Begin
now to deny yourself for Injuries.
Lick only small postage stamps.
Life is short at the best.
Don't get mad at the weather. tits
bad enough, bEt might be worse.
Subscribe for the DArLy WORLD. 1t
will please your family, and keep you
posted in all things.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-10
THOROUGH AND PRACTICAL,
An Expert in Short Hand and Type Writing Under
stands it Thoroughly.

An Expert in Short Hand and Type Writing
stands it Thoroughly.
AS stated in THE WORLD previously,
the report of the trial of Edward
Murphy, in the Circuit Court, on a
charge of having perjured himself as
to statements made concerning Geo.
F. Evans, was made by Miss Carrie
Barr, an instructor in stenography
in VOLTS Business College, at
Hagerstowh. Miss Barr was sent
here as an expert by that institu-
ton, and in turn we deem it just to
compliment both. Her reportin every
respect was correct and thorough, and
none of the persons connected with
this important trial will attempt to dis
pute the reliability of it. Miss Barr Is
very apt, and her work needs no COM
mendation from us. We agree that
she is an expert, and commend the in
stitution with which she is connected
to anyone wishing to acquire steno-
graphy correctly and thoroughly.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-10
THE NEWSPAPER AID DOES THE BUSINESS
Practical Illustration of the Value off Newspaper
Advertising.

A Practical Illustration of the Value ola Newspaper
Advertising.
A neat illustration of the value of
sagacious advertising was given at the
Portland Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION meeting Sunday, when Gen
eral Mcdonald stated that he had some
curiosity to know what methed of ad-
vertising reached the most people. He
had circulated thousands of little dog
ers giving notice of the meeting, and
he asked those who had seen them,
and had been moved to come through
that means, to rise. The hall was
packed as full as it could hold, and of
the entire audience about fifteen arose.
Then Mr. Mcdonald asked all who had
read the notices in the newspapers, and
had been influenced by them, to rise,
and the crowd rose in body.-LeuiSto''
Journal
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-10
a MILLIONAIRE.
The State Of West Virginia Worth Cool Million
or More.

The State of West Virginia Worth Cool Million
or More.
Attention was called, a few days
ago, to the very healthy condition of
the States finances and it was stated
that without any State debt there was
over half million dollars in the State
treasury. Since that time the receipts
have been still more increasing and
the monthly statement of the Treasur-
err for the month ending January 81 is
the best in the history of the State.
The receipts for the month of January
were S618, 1850, the largest receipts
for any month in the history of the
State. For the same month the dis
bursements were 1896, $4,000. The
balance in the treasury on February l
was S790,711.56, net increase during
the month Of 1881 $3.50. A portion
of this money is what has been collect
ed by the Auditor for railroad taxes
and will be divided among the coun-
ties through which the railroads pass,
but the greater part of it belongs to
the State. Besides this the State has
over half a million dollars in the in
vested school fund drawing interest.
Altogether the State is worth, over and
above all debts-which are only for
current expenses-at the least mil
lion dollars. We have small State
and young one but there is not an
other in the Union that can make as
good a showing financially as ours.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-10
A TRUTHFUL PREDICTION.
Mr.. Clifford Struck Tender Cord in Prsdicsing Oar
Criminals

Mr., Clifford Struck Tender Cord in Predicting Oar
Criminals.
All of our readers will remember
the important witness against Edward
Murphy, (who was tried last week, } by
name, Charles Wild. In his address
to the jury for the defendant, Mr.. j.
R. Clifford said:
F Nov, gentlemen, | don't want to
lake up muel more of your time !;
but it x necessary to dwell a little
upon the evidence of Charles
Wild. Had moved at the proper
time, the Court would have ruled it
out. There was nothing in his testi-
mony, but falsity, and it did not
amount to the snap of your finger. 1t
was already arranged-yes, prear-
ranged-to use a slang phrase ''cut
and dried' for the conviction of one
Edward Murphy. An astute witness,
was he not Indeed he was. They
found a good fellow. He is one of the
kind that grow up in devilment, of the
kind that make our criminals. | say,
God pity the little Wild boy, for he
was too aoild in his testimony for you
to catch the truth, so l shall pass it,
for | know that you will do what the
Court would have done, rule it out. y
By referring to justice P. r. Harri-
sons docket, we find that complaint
was sworn out against Charlie, OF
"Cheesy" Wild. on the 2nd day Of
February, charging him with stealing
silk handkercniefs from Thompson &
Tabler. In default of bail the JUS
tice sent him to jail to await the ac-
ton of the next grand jury. He was
one of Murphy's accusers.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-10
THE CHOLERA SCARE,

If the Germs are Within Our Borders we are Practi
oally Powerless
With the approach Of spring time
comes renewal OF the fear that chol-
era may soon be epidemic within the
United States. Legislators and tho.
mechanism which is supposed to pro-
tect us from foreign invasion will
probably do effectual work but they
are practically powerless if the germs
are within our borders, ready to do
their desolating work rs soon as con-
ditions are favorable. Washington
St0r.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-10
A DBATHBED BRIDAL.
An Unfortunate Young Woman Welded on Canal
Boat.

An Unfortunate Young Woman Welded on a Canal
Boat.
One of the saddest weddings ever
witnessed here was performed yester-
day afternoon by Rev. Clarence Buel.
About Que week ago the authorities
were informed that q woman was ly-
ing at the point of death in one of the
old canal boats lying in the basin, and
that she was in need of medical assis-
lance. The Board of Charities sup
piled the unfortunate woman with
provisions. and il every way possible
relieved her wants.
The woman asked Officer Button to
procure, if possible, a marriage license
for her, for before she died she wanted
to become the wife Of the man who
was her companion in poverty and
sickness, and for whom she entertain
ed the strongest attachment.
Through the kindness of Mr.. But
ton and Clerk Duman the marriage il
cense was procured, and at 2 o'clock
yesterday afternoon the ceremony
was performed by Rev. Buel, accord
ing to the beautiful rites of the Epis-
copal marriage service in the little
cabin of the old canal boat. The
young woman, who was Mamie Castle
man, aged 20 years, was lying upon
the small bunk in the cabin. The
man, whose name is William Hans
burger, sat by the bedside of the sick
woman holding her hand. --Cumberland
Times.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-10
RULES FOR LENT.
A Circular issued by Cardinal Gibbons Containing
Regulations fes lent.

Circular issued by Cardinal Gibbons oentaining
Regulations fes Lent.
Cardinal Gibbons has issued cir
cular containing regulations for Lent
in the Roman Catholic Archdioee of
Baltimore. Ash Wednesday. the first
day of Lent, falls ON the 10th Of Feb
ruary. The usual regulations are pre-
sented as to the fast and the circular
says:
"By virtue ofanindult to the United
States, dated August 3, 1887, the fol-
lowing special dispensations are grant
ed; The use of flesh meat is permit
ted at all meals on Sundays and once
a day ON Mondays, Tuesdays. Thurs
days and Saturdays, with the excep-
ton of the second and last Saturdays
of Lent. But flesh meat and fish are
not to be used at the same meal dur
ing Lent, even Sundays. The use of
butter, cheese, milk and eggs is also
permitted every day in Lent 1t is
allowed to take in the morning some
warm liquid, as tea, coffee or thin
chocolate, made with water, and with
this liquid a mouihful of bread. Those
for whom the hour of noon may be an
ineonvenient time for dinner may in
vert the order and take their collation.
in the morning and their dinner in the
evening. The use of hogs lard on
dripping instead of butter is authoriz'
ed in preparing permitted food Per
sons exemp from the obligation OF
fasting are free to take meat more
than once ON those days when its use
is granted by dispensation.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-10
CHARTERS ISSUED.

To Kanawha Coal Co,-An Electric Traction Co.
of Harpers Ferry.
Two charters were issued recently
by the Secretary of State one to the
Riverside Coal Company of Kama
wha county, with capital of $4,000
and the other to "The District Love
Electric Traction Company of Har-
per's Ferry with capital of $500
Coal Company" are M. H. Straughn,
of Lewiston, and others, and of the
other company Charles A. Eccleston,
of Forest Glen, Maryland and others,
The shares of the companies are 500
each.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-10
NOT EAGERLY PURCHASED.
The Demand viii Probably Not Exceed the Five
Million Minted


The Worlds Fair souvenir half-dol-
lars have not eagerly. bought by our
people. One of our business men said
in relation to them; The coins are a
disappointment to the Fair officials.
The people do not demand them as it
was thought they would. After they
are seen and inspected the majority Of
people are satisfied and do not care to
pay 81 each for them. The fact that
FIVE millions Of them were made and
that the number of people who may
want them will not exceed that num-
Der makes it appear likely that instead
Of selling for greater premium than
81 they will sell in time for face value
so cents"
He may be right; if the demand is
no greater elsewhere than in Martins
burg he doubtless is.
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The INEVITABLE RESULT.

Constant and systematic advertising
is like the regular meals man takes.
1t may not show any tangible effects
at she moment, but if stopped for a
short time it is at once seen that some
thing is the matter. and if stopped too
long, death is the inevitable result.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-10
BoHBMIANs FOR VIRGINIA

Anthony Kozel and Frank LAYER, of
Chicago, stopped IN Baltimore yester-
day while on their way to. Petersburg,
Va. to complete the purchase of 5000
acres Of land in Dinwiddie county,
whereupon will locate 300 families OF
Bohemians $1,000 people all told who
are at present farming in a far west
State but who seek milder climate.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-10
an EVENTUAL RIDE.

General H. Kyd Douglas contributed
to Sundays Philadelphia Times two
column article narrating how the
order by which jackson and Ewell con-
eentrated in the campaign of 1862 was
carried through night and rain by a
boy lieutenant" 1t is an interesting
recital of the part performed by Ha-
gerstown's gallant townsman.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-10
ICE BROKEN UP.

The late warm spell of weather has
had the effect Of partially breaking up
the ice on the river. The river is re-
ported open from Cherry Run to Han
cock but below Cherry Run the river
is crowded with broken ice down near
ly to Little Georgetown. The river
had risen but little and is again fall
,no
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-10
DREADFUL SCENE.

Here is an extract from a recent
novel: Husband and wife ate on to-
gether in silence. There was manifest
ly an i'll feeling between them. The
husband devoured a plate of soup, half
Ash, piece of roast beef and slice
of plum pudding without even once
opening his mouth
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-10
BURIED MAIL BAGS RECOVERED

While digging up ground for to-
bacco bed Mr.. Burroughs found three
mail bags buried in the earth The
pouches were much decayed They
were taken to Mechanicsville and there
found to contain several registered
packages and letters and money -
Hdgerst0cn Maa.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-10
NoTHIN IN 1T.

A report has been going the rounds
of the press to to the effect that Mar
tinsburg had offered s25G.O00 for the
West Virginia Central railroad to run
through this city and establish their
shops here. Needless to say the re-
port is without foundation.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-10
RAILROAD OFFICERS IN CONSULTATION.



Timber Land.
A Philadelphia dispatch to the Balti-
more Sun says: Secretary Of War
Stephen b. Elkins was in the city yes
terday discussing with President
Thomas b. Kennedy, Of the Cumber-
land Valley railroad, and some other
friends, the organization of a syndi-
cate to develop coal and timber lands
in the Great Kanawha region Of West
Virginia. Besides Secretary Elkins
there are interested in the scheme his
father-in-law, ex-senator Henry G.
Davis, ex-Congressman, Hotchkiss and
Richard C. Kesens, of st. Louis. Mr..
Elkins is trying to arrange for branch
railroad into the tract from Martins
burg or Hagerstown.
It is to be hoped that the proposed
development of the coal lands and the
extension Of q new road into that re-
gion will be contaminated, as they
will result in the cheaper introduce
ton Of bituminous coal into this val
ley. The C. V. Railroad uses the w.
VAS coal for its locomotives and a
number Of manufactures in the valley
use it.
The proposed new railroad would
also give cheaper lumber to the peo-
pie Of the Cumberland Valley.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-10
RUNAWAY.

Yesterday about noon the horse at
tached to a dairy wagon belonging to
Mr.. Geo. f. Showers. which was tied
in front of II. l.. Dolls hardware store
took fright and ran down King street
to Spring, up Spring to John, where it
was caught, after having demolished
the wagon.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-10

A party OF Hunters composed of
Floyd Talbot and several of our local
lovers OF the chase killed full grown
wild cat, one day last week, down the
river mile or two north of this Burgh.
Randolph Enterprise.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-10

We are making arrangements with
correspondents to furnish our readers
the entire news OF the county.
Mr.. R. L. Snodgrass, of this city,
has been selected as one Of the floor
managers for the Inaugural ball.
We do not propose to keep quiet un-
til the City Fathers have provided our
citizens with frst-class town clock.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-10
CUMBERLAND COAL FOR CHICAGO,

A large lump of coal weighing over
seven tons has been mined in Mine
No. 3, of the Georges Creek Coal and
Iron company, and will be placed on
exhibition at the Worlds Fair. 1t has
been boxed and is now ready for ship
ment
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-10
MIR. oAMDEN,s FLORIDA TRIP OFF.

Senator Camden has decided to give
up his contemplated trip to Florida
this month, owing to the illness of
Mrs. Camden, who is at Parkersburg.
Mrs. Camden is not dangerously i'll,
but still her condition is such that the
Senotor does not care to be at too
great distance from her at the pres
ant
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-10
SKELETONS UNEARTHED.

The skeletons of six Union soldiers
were unearthed on Thursday in the
yard of Jacob Grundler, near Marye's
Heights, in the neighborhood o
Fredericksburg, Va, where an excava-
ton was being made. 1t is probable
that they fell during the battle there
in May, 1862. Union buttons were
found with the remains, which will be
reinterred in Arlington National ceme-
terry.
The Steam Laundry froze up again
on Sunday night.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-10
FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 10. 1888.
THAT TOWN CLOCK.

Is going to run, when the stars grow
old. and the moon grows cold; when
the Independent takes hold, and tha
Mafket-house is sold; when the Goun-
cilmen are told, their Offices are sold;
bv the people Of old, to men of bust
,,aes-not mould.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-10
REFINEMENT OF JEFFERSON DAVIS.

1t Win Probably be Made en- Memorial Day,
May 80,
The plan of procedure for the re-
moval to Richmond from New Orleans
of the remains of Jefferson Davis only
awaits the sanction of Mrs. Davis as to
the date. The monument association
fixed upon Hollywood Memorial day,
May 30, because that is general holt
day at Richmond, and is day always
observed in memory of the 10000 dead
eonfederates who are inferred in that
cemetery.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-10
PURCHASE OF A COTTAGE.

Mr.. Peter J. Fockner, OF Martins
burg, W. Va, has purchased of Mr.. N.
E. Cramer, through E. c. Shaffer &
Co., a nice cottage on Maple avenue
in Wenner's Addition. He will move
his family to our town next week.
Brunswick Herald.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-10

Philips Bros, grocers in this city,
have sold out their stock, and will
close their business out entirely.
George will resume the merchant
tailoring business with his father, and
William has returned to his former
Work with Mr.. II. M. Turner.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-10

Last week The WORLD printed
thousands of extra copies, and which
were all circulated. This should be
an important item to its advertisers.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-02-10

Our readers will confer great favor
upon this Office by informing US of the
movements of their friends coming
and going. THE WORLD is the peo-
ple's paper and our aim is to make it
as interesting to our local public as
possible. Will you help us9
A serious break in the water main
occurred this morning on east John
street.