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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-02-18
A Susnicious Chara ctcr Arrestel,-O

Monday evening last, 4 suspicious looking
character was arrested by Deputy Sheriff
White, in Dunbars saloon, on Main street,
The man arrested bore 4 striking resent
blance to ''Curlcy" Harris, one Of the
three murderers of policeman, Ill Phlla
delphia, recently, and who, after being
arrested, esca ped from the custody of the
officers bv Jumping from the train, while
running at high rate of speed; and for
whose re-arrest large reward is offered
The n,an arrested by officer White answered
well the description of the escaped pris-
oner: even having the initials 81. H."
imprinted on his arm in Indian ink. \
telegram was sent to Philadelphia, and on
Tuesday evening police officer came down
to see if he could identify the prisoner
The man, as we have said, answered the
description Of the culprit, in almost every
way, except in the color of his hair-TIarris'
is curley black, while that of the other is
straight and quite light. The officer from
Philadelphia seemed to think from the
prisoners general appearance, and his
refusal to give any account of himself, that
the Sheriff had better hold on to him for a
few days, and see if there is not deman d
for him from elsewhere.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-02-18

Fair and Festival.-The Fair and Festi-
val at Zion, for which the ladies have been
making elaborate preparation for some time
past, will come off on Wednesday and
Thursday, March list and Cd. A great
many fine things will be on exhibition and
sale, and dinner and supper served to visi-
tors. Proceeds to 60 to the benefit of the
NJ. E. Parsonage.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-02-18
DIED..

CROTHERS.-On December 2Sth, MAGGIE
daughter Of John w. Crothers, aged 6
years.
ARMSTRONG.-On January LIST, MARY
ARMRTRoNG, aged 90 years.
MEARNS.-January 9th, MARY MEARNs,
aged u ysars.
BRITTON.-On January Sth, HoLcoMBE
BRITToN, aged 81 years.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-02-18
CECILTON ITEMS.

Snov and sleighing is not only the order
of the day, but of the night, and the party
season is at its height.
Rezigious.-The protracted meeting at
the Cecilton NJ. f. Church has taken a
favorable turn since our last. AS high as
seventeen persons have been at the altar.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-02-18
THE MARKETS.
CORRECTED EVERY FRIDAY.
ElktOn Markets.
CLEAR AND HARMLESS AS WATER
NattanS Crystal Discovery for The Hair.

4 perfectly clear preparation, tn one bottle
easily applied as aeater for restoring to gray
Hair its natural color and youthful appear
dnce; 10 eradicate and prerent dandruf,
to promote tie groaoth Of the Hair and stop
ats falling
1t is ENTIRELY harmless and PERFECTLY FREE from any
poisonous substance and will therefore take the place
of all the dirty and unpleasant preparation. in use
Numerous testimonials have lecn sent up from
our most prominent citizens, some of which arc sub
joined in everything i'll which the articles in use
are Objectionable. CRYSTAL Discovery is perfect; it
warranted to contain neither Sugar Lead Sulphur or
Nitrate of Silver. Clear and clean water it does
soil the clothes scalp it is agrecahly perfumed and
makes of the best dressings for the hair in se
FoRHY than any other preparation and ALWAYS does So
in from three 10 ten days Virtually feeding the roots
of the hair with all TIE nourishing qualities necessary
to ITS growth and healthy condition, the decay
and induces a new growth of the hair positively
than anything else The application of this wonderful
discovery also produces pleasant and cooling effect on
the scalp, and gives the hair pleasant and elegant a-
pearance.
WASHINGTON, August 5th 1870
Mr.. ARTHUR NATTtSs-Dcar Sir: do hesitate to
that Crystal Discovery deserves to supcrcce
all other preparations claiming restore the growth
AMI color of the hair. have used il n week now and
my hair Las already resumed its natural shade and has
ceased falling almost entirely rheerfuly recommend
it. Respectfully, MRS. ANNIE M0URAIN.
A9-We call special attention the fact that limited
number Of trial bottles will be given away gratutously
To those wishing try You will notice that in pursu-
ing this course our aim is TO convince by tn. actual
merits of the article ARTHUR NATTANS
Inventor and Proprietor,
Feb !, lSI-ly Washington, ID. C.
For sale by II. H. MITCHELL Elkton and n. B. MoRRl,
son, North East.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-02-18

Obituary.-Nrs. NJ. H. Bennett, who
died in New York City, February 9th, was
formerly Miss Martha Haines Butt, and
was well known to many Of our citizens
having spent several weeks in Elkton, in
the summer of 1853. She was born in
Virginia, in 1884, and was the author Of
two books, can't Fanaticism, and "Leis-
ure Hours neither of which found many
readers.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-02-18

Take Notice that BURTON intends to sell
goods at extremely low prices and if life
lasts, will continue to sell goods in Elkton.
All reports that he intends to quit business
are wilful and malicious lies, calculated to
ruin his trade, and the reporters of such
will remember justice.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-02-18

A Friend in Need.-Dr. TiStars Ba'sanl Of
Htd Cherry is friend III deed. Who has not found il
such i'll curing all diseases Of the lungs AMI throat
coughs, colds, and pulmonary affections last not
least. Consumption: The sick assured that the
high standard of excellence which the popularity of
this preparation is based will always he y
the prnprietors.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-02-18
FOURTH DISTRICT ITEMS.

Snow-Snow fell here, on Monday night
and Tuesday, to the depth of eight inches.
Foot Cut-Mr. Alexander Peoples, while
chopping wood, on Saturday last, cut his
foot very badly. The wound was dressed
by DR.. Carter.
Business CAanges.-Mr. Alexander Hill
has rented his farm and is going into bust
ness in Wilmington. Mr.. George Wollas-
ton has also rented his farm at Fair View,
and is going to "keep hotel"
Erplosiom.-On the evening of the 9th, a
coal oil lamp exploded in the house of Mr.
H. II. kimble, fortunately doing no dam
age. 1t is said that putting little salt in
the lamp will obviate, to great extent,
the danger of such accidents.
i. Far and Festioal.-The congregation of
the St. Johns M. E. Church at Lewisville,
are making preparations for fair and fes-
tival, to come off at an early day.
Qusstion.-This question came before the
Rock Debating Club, and was not satisfac-
torially answered: eff we date from the
birth of Christ, why does the year begin on
the LIST of January, seven days after His
birth ~
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-02-18
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Lost.-On Friday morning, on Main St,
lady's pocket book-brass-bound. The
finder is welcome to the contents, if he will
return the rocket book 70 this office.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-02-18
Orchilla GuanO.

TRUE BIRD GUANc
Rich in Phosphates and Salts and equal the best "A
Guano. For sale at $32 per ton by
JOHN PARTRIDGE
OF 10, 1868 EJttou
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-02-18

Snow.-It will only be stating what every
body has most demonstrate proof of, thar
the fall of snow on Monday night and
Tuesday is. the heaviest we have had for
years. but nevertheless as matter of
record it is important to have it thus set
down. The snow in this neighborhood
was ten or twelve inches deep when the
storm ceased. 1t follows that the sleigh
ing is very fine where such an abundance
of snow is on the roads, and to add to the
pleasure of travelling, the roads are not
obstructed by drifts. Thursdays sun,
however, spoiled it sadly.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-02-18

Young Peoples AsSOciatiOn.-We are
| happy to state that this organization still
| exists, the " suppositon - that it had fallen
| through, on the part of Philanthropist "
| and others, to the contrary, notwithstand-
| ing. However, we are willing to give
| honor to whom it is due, and are inclined
to the belief that Philanthropists com
| munication had considerable to do with the
resuscitation of the Association Be this
as it may, however, the organization is
| thoroughly revived, and the evening of the
10th witnessed one of its best and most
spirited meetings. Indeed, so much life
| and spirit were shown, that the body bids
fair to live as long as the sessions are pro-
tracted.
On the present occasion, the usual pro-
gramme was gone through with, which
afforded a pleasant entertainment. Gone
Phase of the Temperance Question" was
the title Of short essay by Rev. Henry
Mathews. The "phase" treated of was
the drinking of wine and its results. The
writer briefly presented both sides of the
question, as argued affirmatively and mega
lively, and then chose the former. He then
proceeded to show the harmful results of
wine drinking, and quoted voluminous tes-
timony in proof of his position. The
speaker said that owing to the alcohol con-
tanned in wine, the drinking of it created
an appetite for more spirituous liquors,
thus being an excellent auxiliary to hope
less intemperance. To the argument put
forth by many, that were wine more uni
vcrsally used, intemperance would not be
so prevalent, and who back up this asser
ton by referring to countries where it finds
place on the table of every peasant, he
put a quietus, by showing, with facts and
figures, that such was not the case. On
the contrary, he quoted high and abundant
authority, proving that far greater per
cent. of intemperance and debauchery pre-
walls there than where wine is less used.
The writer then went on to show that total
| abstinence was the only safe guard, and
then rather summarily and unexpectedly
brought his subject to a close, with "Shall
we drink wine? |, for one, will not"
| The Association received quite an addi-
ton to its numbers, at the meeting. A
| good programme is promised for the next
meeting, which will take place March 10th.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-02-18

NOtice.-Persons sometimes order THE
Whtg, stating in their notes that they will
call, when in Elkton, and pay for it. No
orders from new subscribers, unaccompa-
subscriptions must be paid in advance, and
the paper is discontinued at the end of the
time it is paid for. We lose between three
and four hundred dollars, annually, by the
credit subscription system, and are deter
mined to work out of it. We will make it
matter of some pecuniary advantage to
all old subscribers who propose to aid us in
this reform.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-02-18

BurtOn's Store contains more light
than all the other stores in Elkton, COM
bined. His stock of goods is large, and
prices very low.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-02-18

Economy is wealth.-To get the most for
your money, go to the BEE HIVE.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-02-18

Young Beef, Large Beef, Fat Beef -
John NJ. Terrell has been Strengthening some
very fine cattle within the last four we eks,
but if you wish to see "extra prime stall
fed, it can be examined at his stall this
morning and purchased at reasonable
nricaS
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-02-18

Postponed Sale of Charles W. Eader, on
Dunott's farm, will positively take place
on Monday, the Goth day of February
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, precisely
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-02-18

Some advise to go where you can get
the most for your money; but our advice
is-go where you can get the best for your
money, and that place is LEWIS
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-02-18

The great Carnival at Washington takes
place next week. Quite a number of nota-
bles will be there. E. Brown & BRO, will
not be present on the occasion. They pre-
fer being behind their counter, attending
to the wants of their numerous customers.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-02-18
SOLID SILVER GOODS,

No House in Philadelphia New York presents greater
variety from which select all articles of Table Ware
The Prices will always be as Low
First-Class Goods can be furnished as
A careful inspection of the Goods, and
a rigid examination of Prices, is earn
estly invited.
All Solid Silver Ware will be sold as
low as TIFFANY & Co, and BALL.
BLACK & Co, of New York; BAILY &
Co, of Philadelphia, or any other
House, having any reputation for hon
csty and fair-dealing.
tB EVERY ARTICLE WILL BE
GUARANTEED TO BE EXACTLY
AS REPRESENTED.
Call and examine these Goods before
purchasing.
THOS. Y. de NORMANDIE,
500 Market Sire Wilmington, Del.
May 2s ls7o-IS
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-02-18

ReOpening.-Mount Pleasant Church,
near Rising Sun, which has been under
repair for several months, is now finished,
and will be reopened next Sabbath, Febru-
airy 10Th. Morning sermon by Rev. J. E.
Bryan.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-02-18

Don't ask for credit at the BEE HIVE
prices are too low.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-02-18

A good remedy for hard times. -keep
out of debt.-BEE' HIVE.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-02-18

Public Sales Next Week.-Mr. II. c..
Mcdowell, near B. NJ. House, on the Goth
inst, farm stock, implements, and house
hold goods.
James B. Groome, Trustee, real estate,
on Tuesday, 21st, at Court House door.
w. I. Miller, Agent, valuable real estate,
at Union Meeting House, on Saturday,
25th inst.
Jas. r. c. Oldham, stock and farming
implements, at Ogletown, Del, Friday, gath
inst.
Joseph Wells & Son will sell this Satur-
day, 18th, in Elkton, wagons and horses.
Francis Green, at his place, near Cherry
Hill, on Saturday, 18th, stock, farm imple-
ments, etc.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-02-18

rJy- Mr.. John C. lIindman Is our rcgu-
larry authorized Agent and Collector to
procure subscriptions and advertising for
The Wig.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-02-18
Proceedings Of County Commissioners


The County Commissioners were in session
on Tuesday and Wednesday last, when the
following business was transacted
Collector Of Second District ordered to
release taxes on $500, of Thos. J. Cleaver.
Report of examiners on road from Sleepy
Hollow to Porter's field-favorable-t filed
and laid over also, report of Examiners on
proposed road from locks on old Maryland
Canal to Observation-Disclosures
over.
Collector of Seventh District ordered to
release J. S. Everist five per cent. on certain
taxes.
David II. Collins was appointed Inspec-
tor of Weights and Measures, and the sum
800 entered for levy as allowance from the
county. John Schofield was appointed
Keeper of Sassafras River bridge for the
year 1871, and 800 appropriated for salary.
Sundry Supervisors accounts examined
and passed.
Ordered, That Captain Woodall be paid
500 for attending Sassafras River bridge.
Collector of 4th District ordered to release
Dennis Dyer's dog tax. Collector of Sd
also to release n. Lothian for similar tax.
Allowances to twenty-five out pensions,
ranging from $40 to SEQ each, granted.
Sundry receipts and disbursements re-
ported by the Clerk since the last meeting
Of the Board.
Board adjourned to the regular meeting
in March.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-02-18

Orphans Court PrOceedings.-TheC Court
this week transacted the following bust
ness. Bonds examined and passed:
Bond of Susan Fitzsimmons and George
c. Weaver, Administrator of Thos. Fitz-
simmons, deceased; bond of Walter Gather,
Executor of Jackson Gather; bond of Mary
Ann Logan and George w. Christie, Exec
utor Of John p. Logan; bond of Joseph T..
Reynolds, Executor of Charlotte A. Moore;
bond of Ropert McMullen, Executor of
John Dawson, decd; bond of Alexander
Scott, Executor of John Scott, decd.
Inventories and appraisements:
Inventory of good and chattels of Henry
Douty; inventory of goods of VIM. Critic;
inventory of goods of T. Fitzsimmons;
inventory of goods of Hugh Armour; in
ventory Of goods of John Dawson.
Accounts examined and passed:
Third account of w. J. Chambers, Exec
utor of Mary Davis; final account of Jas.
II. Armstrong, Executor of Elisha Brown;
final account of B. F. Sluyter, Administra-
tor of Deborah Holden; first account of
Kirk Brown and S. n. Brown, Admins
traitors of Kirk Brown; second account of
w. B. Rowland, Guardian to Helen, Sam
uel and Isabella Rowland; second account
of Jane Torbert, Guardian to Harry c.
Hurn; second account Of James w. Clark,
Guardian to William T. Clark; fourth
account of David Palmer, Guardian to
Charity A. Perdue; final account of James
c. Egap, Administrator of Sarah B. Egan,
account of Owen Reisler, Guardian to Eva
T., Elizabeth, and Charles NJ. Reisler.
Court adjourned to meet at the regular
March form,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-02-18

New Enterprise is project on
the tapis of forming colony of Cecil coun-
tans to emigrate to one of the Territories
Colorado or Montana perhaps-and form
settlement. A community of not less
than fifty families is the minimum number
suggested, to be composed of all trades,
professions and callings, except grog sellers.
Their charter will exclude entirely the sale
of spirituous liquors in the colony. Some
of the best and most enterprising young
men in the county are enlisted in the enter
prise. A meeting is called on Monday
9th inst, at the Odd Fellows Hail. in
Elkton, to take definite action in the
matter, when we will give more detailed
account of this new project.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-02-18

Local Miscellany.-The Cecil National
Bank advertises county and other kinds of
bonds for sale,-an excellent opportunity
for investment, in these times, when every
body is flush Of money, and no demand for
it in business circles
. Five persons send us the answer to
enigma, published last week, which is
"Captain N. V. Bates, the great Kentucky
giant"
The Missionary collection will be taken
in the NJ. E. Church tomorrow. In the
afternoon the Sunday-school will hold its
anniversary, to which all friends of the
school are invited.
The Elkton Presbyterian Sunday-school
has new library.
The money of the Elkton Building Soci-
ETY. sold for s5t per cent. premium Satur-
day night last
On Tuesday morning last, the porch of
the house in which Becker's Saloon is kept,
on Main street, fell, caused by the weight
of snow ON top. Fortunately no one was
injured by it, although we hear Mr.. Harri-
son Bennett made a narrow escape, having
just passed under the porch an instant
before
Lent commences on the 22d of February.
At high pich-Snow ballng, for few
days past
This is the last snow of the season.
W. c. Rambo has purchased the Ellis
property on Bow street, Elkton, for 50, 300.
Jerry Snowden, colored, was brought
before Esquire Howard, on the charge of
disturbing religious worship at the colored
church of this town, and fined $500 and
cost.
Several mishaps have occurred to sleigh
ers, in town, this week, but none of them
serious. Mr.. Jeffries, at Elk Landino had
the misfortune to have his sleigh break
down, while filled with ladies'. While in
the hands of the ostler, Dr. Ellis sleipb
was upset and broken. Our friend. Carl
Hoffman, while turning the corner at the
Howard House, upset his sleigh, and was
pitched head formost into the snow bank.
Bob was caught by some one near by. The
accident caused much amusement to look
ers-on. They laughed, and so did Carl,
although he thought it mighty cool affair
Samuel c. Smith lost valuable horse, on
Thursday. Cause-too much sleighing.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-05
Useful Recipes.

New USE FOR HYposULpuIrE OF
neutrality-suspicious. made with this
salt have proved it to be very superior
for use for washing linen, to the car
bonate OF soda now in use; it has no
corrosive action, aud does not cause n
yellow iolorlng OF the fabric after some
time. Borax, largely used in the
Netherlands and Belgium, is n better
substitute still, and, by its use, white
fabrics assume an agreeable blueish
hue, which, in many Instances, renders
the subsequent use of washing blue
unnecessary.-C Chemical Neus.
BONE FELoN.-The London Lancet
recommends the following as the best
remedy yet discovered for this most ex.
cruciating disease: "As soon as tho
diseases is felt, put directly over the
spot fly blister about the size of vour
thumb nail, and let it remain for six
hours, at the expiration oftime. directly
under the surface ofthe blister. NAV be
seen the felon, which can instantly be
taken out with tho point of needle or
lancet"
BoRAx.-Borax is used in manv
large washing establishments as wash.
Ing powder instead of soda. 1t does
not in the slightest degree injure the
texture of linen. Its effect is TO soften
the hardest water, and therefore is a
pleasant and useful addition to the wa
ter tor bathing. 1t is also recommended
as excellent for cleansing the hair and
teeth.
SPoTs ON CARPETS "A few drops Of
carbonate Of ammonia in n small auan.
tity of rain water will, if carefully ap.
piled, remove stains from carpets,
whether produced by acids or alkalies
Carpets injured by whitewash have been
perfectly restored by this simple recise.
To REMOVE SILVER STAINs.-Wash
the spots with concentrated solution
OF sulphate or chloride of zinc, and rub
the worst places with metallic zinc.
Then rinse in pure water and complete
the washing with soap. Ink stains can
be removed in the same way.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-05
CERTAIN Guar ron FouNprn.---A

CERTAIN CURE FOR FoUHDER.--As
soon as you discover that the horse is
foundered, take him to the nearest
branch or stream of water aud tie him
in standing the water nearly up TO his
belly-his head being 50 high that
he canuot drink. If the weather Il
warm. let i'm stand 10 the stream sew
eral hours then take him out. rub
his legs thoroughly to promote circula
ton, aud again tie him in the water, liz
he is still lame. By repeating this pro-
cess two or three times, the horse will
be effectively cured If the weather IS
cold when the hors, is foundered, the
horse must not be allowed to stand 10
the water more than about twenty min
utes at time, he should be taken out
and his leg, rubbed diligently till they
become dry and warm and the circulation
of the blood made active. and this pro-
cess must be repeated till the horse is
cured, which will be generally within
twenty-four hours. This remedy will
cost nothing, can do no possible harm,
and will, in every instance, cure, If the
disease has not been of too long stand
ing. Don't be afraid to try it.-RnraI
World.