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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1875-12-04

How BAR ROOM LIQUORS ARE MADE
There may be seen daily, on Chestnut
street, says the Philadelphia Bulletin, a
man dressed in faultless apparel, with a
great diamond upon his breast, vainly
endeavoring to outglitter the magnificent
solitaire on his finger. In German uni
versity he learned chemistry, and not even
/ Liebis knows it better. His occupation is
/ the mixing and the adulteration of liquors.
! Give him dozen casks of deodorized
alcohol, and the next day each Of them
| will represent the name Of genuine wine
or popular spirit. He enters wholesale
drug store, bearing large basket upon his
first weighed out to him. To raw liquor
this imparts a degree of smoothness and
oleaginousness that gives to imitation
brandy the glibness of that which is most
matured. An astringent called catechu,
that would almost close the mouth of
glass inkstand, is next in order. A couple
of ounces of strychnine, next called for,
are quickly conveyed to the vest pocket,
and a pound of white vtriol is as silently
| placed in the bottom of the basket. The
oil of cognac, the sulphuric acid, and other
| articles that give fire and water to the
liquid poison are always kept in store.
The mixer buys those things in various
quarters. They are staples of the art.
Here are some sensible words on an
| important subject:
Buying on Credit. practice of buy
ing on credit the necessary articles of the
household is fatal to good economy. The
heusekeeper has always to pay dearer when
she does not pay cash. The tradesman
must have interest for his money, for
man will never, in a business community
be willing, and is seldom able if he were
willing, to forego it. To the ordinary cash
prices of the articles he therefore adds the |
interest that may accrue during the time
that credit is allowed. This, however, is
not ALL There must be premium exacted
ny the dealer for the risk lie runs in trust
ing his goods to that class of more or less
dangerous customers who never pay ready
money. Even the most honestly disposed |
OF these men are often unsafe debtors, for
they are generally such as are imprudent |
enough to anticipate their incomes, and to |
overrun them in expenditures. The credit
system, moreover, is temptation to un-
necessary purchases. There is a sort of
check in the sight and touch of the hard |
won money to the disposition to dispose of
it lightly. On the other hand, there is
something in the facility of credit, remov-
ing as it does the disagreeable necessity of
payment to vague future, very seductive |
to the buyer, who can crafty his love of
possession with momentary sense, at any |
rate, that it's qualification costs him moth
ing. There is no such cheap and cautious !
purchaser as cash. |
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Elegant Silk Warp Alpacas, G5@75 cts.
per yard, by MCCRERY e. BoULDEN.
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Our Sewing Machine Man is going to the
Factory next week to renew his stock of
Machines for Christmas.
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Nos; Cures. Cents
l. Fevcrs, Congestion, Inhnmmations, IS
2. Worms, Worm Fever, Worm Collie Is
,. Crying-Colic, or Teethipg Of Infants, Is
s. Dysentcry, Gripping, Bilious Collie, IS
s. Cholera-Morbus, Vomiting, IS
2. Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, =. IS
Q. Headaches, Sick Headache, Vertigo, IS
10. Dyspepsia, Bilious Stomach, Is
IL. Suppressed, or Painful Periods, y
L. Group, Cough, Difficult breathing; IS
a. Salt kheum, Erysipelas, Eruptions, Is
is. rheumatism, Rheumatic Pains, IS
TO- Fever and Agne, Chill Fever, Agues, 50
IL. Piles, blind or bleeding, -. so
IS. 0pht hnlmy, and Sore or Weak Eyes, so
49, Catnrrh, acute or chronic, Influenza, So
60 yvhoopin g. Cough, violent coughs, so
a. Ear Disc harges, impaired hearing, 30
%. Scroftlle, enlarged glands, dwellings, 50
a. General Debility, Physical Weakness. so
&C. sea-Sickness, sickness from riding, 50
q. Kidney-Disease, Gravel, 50
Is. Nervous Debility, Seminal Weakness
or involuntary discharges, =, Il 90
90 Sore Hsouth, Canker, . so
49, Urinary weakness, wetting the bed, 50
81. Painful Periods, with Spasms, so
T. o. Heart ps,as 90
81 Diphthe sin, liberated gore throat, so
IS. Chronic COMPOSITIONS and Eruptions, so
FAMILY CASES.
Case Morocco, with above IS largo vials AID
Manual of directions, go 0c
Case Morocco of 20 large walls and Book, 500
These remedies &ro aent by tho
case or single box to any part OF the
country, free Of charge, ON receipt OF
price. Address
Humphreys
homeopathic Medicine Co.,
Office and Depot. No. s62 BRoADwAr, NEW YoRx.
For Sale by all Drugsists.
Oct 30, lSTs-ly
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More Boots and Shoes, cheap, at
MAILoN's"
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Finest Black Cashmere and Black AL
pacas, selling cheap at the GLASS FRONT.
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NOTICE.
JACOB RaMBQ

JACOB RAMBQ
In the Circuit Court for Cecil county. In Chanccry
ORDERED, This 18th day of November 1875 that the
sales made and reported by William j. Jones and l..
Marshall Haines Trustees for the of the
real estate of William c. Rombo and wife, be ratified and
confirmed unless to the contrary thereof DO shown
or before the 18th day of January next provided
copy of this order be inserted in printed
in Cecil county week for month before the
18th day of December next.
The Report states tho amount Of sales to be Sllao0.
A. W. MITCHELL, CLERK.
True copy; test, A. W, MITCHELL,
Nov IL, lS15-1m Clerk.
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Kersey selling at so cts. I. DRENAEn.
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Chesapeake City Items.

Thanksgiving was a day Of enjoyment
here. The union services of the two
churches were we'll attended, and the Rev.
Mr.. Newman preached on the occasion.
The reunion supper in the evening was a
nice affair, and everything was lovely, espe-
cially the old maids, who had on all of
their "pretties, and looked grand. The
supper at Bethel was complete success,
and everybody was pleased. The greatest
excitement was when the congregation
was returning from church found rope
stretched across the main street, ready for
use by a tight-rope performer. He seemed
to entertain the old folks as we'll as the
young ones, and SO well pleased were they
that they made the performer up S.. so, and
sent the poor fellow on his way rejoicing.
Mr.. w. Caulk left the Bayard House, on
the Goth of November, with his celebrated
trotting horse "Dixey," for Jacksonville,
Florida. AS there has been great deal
of talk about Dixey, l will give short
history of him. Dixey was purchased by
Crouch & Elder from an old farmer in
Kentucky; his sire was fast trotter and
his dam fast racker of good stock; but
the particular breed could not be ascer-
tanned, SO says Crouch & Elders answer
to the present owners letter of inquiry.
They think, however, he belongs to the
breed of Copperbottom S. C. Thresher, of
Jacksonville, one of many drovers whom
Crouch & Elder have furnished horses for
driving to the South and other markets,
was brought to Jacksonville, and sold to
his present owner at six years old, for
three hundred dollars, five years ago last
Spring. He has been used since as fam
lily horse. He was never reckoned as trot-
tie: under 3.1G3, until he was entered at the
Delaware State Fair, in September last.
There he trotted three races: one in 3 min
utes, one in 2.45 and one 2.34; winning
each race in three straight heats-making
an average time of 1850. He will return
to his old home with all his trophies.
The first grand hop of the season was
given at the Bayard House, on the evening
of the 25th, closing up Thanksgiving day
here. A MAN ABOUT Town.
Nervous Debility.-VITAL WEAKNESS OR
DEPRESSION: A weak exhausted feeling,
no energy or courage; the result of MENTAL
ovER-woRK, INDEsCRETIoNs OR EXCEssEs,
or some drain upon the system, is always
cured by Humphreys' Homeopathic Specific
No. %. 1t tones up and invigorates the
system, dispels the gloom and dependency,
imparts strength and energy,-stops the
drain and rejuvenates the entire man.
Been used twenty years with perfect sue.
cess by thousands. Sold by dealers. Price,
S1OO per single vial, or $500 per package
of five walls and $500 vial of powder.
Sent by mail on receipt of price. Address,
Uumphreys' Homeopathic Medicine Com
panv, 562 Broadway, New York.
tS- See large advertisement.
Ladies' MerinG Vests, all sizes, 80 cents
to $1.50; Gents Merino Underwear, all
sizes and prices, by McCRERY & BoULDEa.
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Look at the heavy Boots for Men and
Boys at the GLASS FRONT.
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Furs, Furs. Full line Furs at tho
GLASS FRONT.
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Big Bargains in Kerseys, from 80 to -
cents MpCRERY s. BouLDEN.
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ClOaking Cloths, Water Proofs, black
and blue, Black Cashmere, Poplins, AL
pacas and Reps closing out at low prices,
at r. DRENNENs.
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Ladies' Hats trimmed to order at
MALLoN's."
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The advertisement of Messrs. Stock
bridge & Clothier is renewed again this
week, and contains a statement of facts
worthy the attention Of buyers.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1875-12-04

Bronze Turkeys for sale. Apply to
E. G. COLLINS, Elktou.
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sB The old folks say, was young, but
now am old, and l never used any soap
better than the " Wilmington City"
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Ladies' MerinG Vests, all sizes, 80 cents
to $1.50; Gents Merino Underwear, all
sizes and prices, by McCRERY & BoULDKH.
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Black Alpacas a speciality by
McCRERY & BouLpEN.
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An exchange says: For the benefit of
those who are in the habit Of placing
stamps on any part Of the envelope, we
would state that the Postofice Department
at Washington, has ordered that all letters
which have not stamps at the proper place,
the upper right hand corner, to be sent to
the Dead Letter Office. 1t is just as easy
to place the stamp where it ought to be for
the convenience of the mailing clerk, as it
is to stick it on the back or some other
corner OF the envelope.
Mr.. Roger Witworth has very decided
ly improved his property on the corner of
Bridge and Main streets, and made what
has long been great eye sore to present a
good appearance by liberal supply of
paint, the substitution of new window and
door frames, and the erection of a hand
some porch extending the whole length of
the front of the house. Mr.. A. G. Tuite
has also reprinted his residence, and the
spirit of improvement has exhibited itself
in several other ways in that portion of the
town.
The very rapid rate at which three
gentlemen, "learned in the law" walked
to "Far Creek" on Saturday evening last
was quite surprising to those who witnessed
it, and who were acquainted with the severe,
tho classic and the measured tread which
they usually affect when they appear in
public. AS another brother of the frater-
nifty who happened to be near, remarked:
"the race was exciting from its inception to
its contamination, and, although john
was sc veral times inclined to "break," and
against the earnest protestations of "the
General" yet it was conceded that the
third gentleman passed under the string an
easy winner b. = length.
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Local Affairs.

REPORTED FOR THE CECIL WIG.
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See those Cheap Carpets at "MALLoN's. :"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-08-27

The rapidity with which females
adapt themselves Ia the circumstances
and fashions with which they are sur
rounded, and especially the fashions. j.
simply marvellous. On Monday last .
lady, who employs several domestic,,
got new table-girl, just arrived in the
city from rural districts, bright-eyed,
rosy-checked damsel, who blushed
whenever any of the male members q
the household looked at her; n girl
whose hair was combed smoothly back
from off tanned forehead: whose dress
had sleeves Ia it, came up 10 her throat
and down to her feet. On Tuesday her
hair went up onto the top Of her head
aud was coiled up over something:
on Wednesday she cut the sleeves on
her dress, turned it in ut the throat
pinned IL back and bumped II out be-
hind, and could look all the men n the
house square in the face for han an
hour without the hue Of modesiy show
ing through her prepared chalk com
plcxion. Yesterday she completed heI
degradation by cutting OF all bul az
inch or two OF her front hair = Df''o"
Post.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-08-27
A Curieus Snake Story.

Thomas Judd, Of South Hadley, tells
the following: '.On my way To the falls
yesterday morning, noticed two young
men watching something in the road
intently, and when came up 10 them
they pointed To- what seemed 90 be a
very small snake, about two feet long
and about three-eights of an inch in di-
ameter. The forward end had two
branches some six inches long each 4,
but there was nothing at the end like a
respectable head the ends having the
appearance Of having been cut square
of; the tail tapered off as a tail should
The whole was il. motion, moving for
ward very slowly, say foot in fifteen
minutes. On closer examination
found that his snakeship was made up
Of myriads of very small worms, not
more than one quarter Of an inch long.
and in diameter about the size Of pin,
but all so firmly woven together that
they might be moved up or moved side
ways without disturbing the appearance
Of the snake or separating it at all. The
snake was round and maintained its size
until IL tapered offfor the .ail in detach-
ing a worm from the main body il was so
small ss to be Just observable with the
naked eye. Thinking that should the
little worms grow to any considerable
size they would make a pretty large
snake, or that, should they eventually
separate and spread themselves over
the farmers fields, they would carry
destruction before them, advised the
young man to get flat stick, and
smash the whole concern, which he did.
Can any Of pour readers tell me what
species Of worms his snakeship was
made up IF P''- Springfield Republican.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-08-27
DEAD LOVE.


BIT LOUIS CARROLL PRrSDLE.
plGekeda tsnder bud;
Pure white and sweet,
Beneath nv feet,
Amid the tangled moses Of the wood
ltgrew, ehAste aud slone.
Ruuless bore IL thence;
tsnfil At last,
Its fragrance past,
Shriasinx. AZ died, aud len a recompense
Z tl|t In sweetness from its dust.
won womsn's heart,
Loving and true
A. msn e'er knew.
! tore Il from it, life-plsce far apart
To minister 10 me.
The years passed slowly on.
Then by nav side
The true heart died;
And I. unconscious ofthe ruin done,
snll kept The wilhered stem. an
n bore from day 20 day,
Unknown 10 me,
The misery
Tha; stang and len the sweet flower by the
4 ruined gift.
The wemsn's hcart-the bud
Alike in death,
Their sweetest breath
Poured out TO scent the highway where l
stood
Cold and alone.
Len l. the desert wide:
Whence long Is fed
The bloom, all dead,
Leaving me pain and woe, and nsught beside
Save memory
The heart OF stone hiss broke;
Her love took flight.
Left is the night
Ter Is the moan the cruel tidings woke
Len are the fesrs.
-Nep York Ereniny Post.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-08-27

.Johnson, Isolena. Inever received
your letter, and ann truly grieved and
shocked
u do not know why YOU need be.
have good name in my business, and
| owe no man any thing. -
docs my brother know Of this-this
great misfortune?r
'.lIc once knew that worked for a
living, but that was long time ago
| have not seen him for year or more -
''lie is in Germany. Did YOU not
hear how that spiteful Amy Ramsey
served him' Poor boy, He lost his
money on the street, and then she left
him and married CORTLAND. Then
poor Van broke down, and father sent
him abroad; and its cheaper living
there, You know. Father allows"
There was sudden knock, loud and
jolly. The mistress said, "Come in =
and big fellow entered, breathlcss and
rosy with excitement-and something
else. The two women were for mo-
ment silent with astonishment lso-
lena found her tongue first.
.yanv'
.'Isolena, Patty! Dear girls, how
are YOU both?'
lie offered hand TO each.
GLOW You surprised Us. When did
YOU retum?"
"One hour since. bought a Herald
and read the dear girls adj. and here
came d"
sob, VAN" said the two, and with
different tone 10 the s.Van" and the
.soh. -
"l'm cured, Isolena. | have cut
the parental apron string, and defied
Madison Square. haven't cent i'm
the world, but I'm going TO work ike a
like man. Know any body who
has spare job?"
.'Frederick Lorberry Van Stupen.
am amazed. can not listen To such
language. Grandmother Van Stupen
will never forgive YOU"
"Bother grandmother" replied
Frederick. Essay, sister, couldn't YOU
just run home and tell 'em I'm return
ed7 You can take the carriage at the
door. -
81 will AZ once, for am grieved and
surprised beyond expression, and |
must consult with my parents -
.'Do-do. IL will be kind Of YOU A"
"Allow me 10 wish You very good
morning, Mademoiselle lsolena.
This Mrs. Patty Johnson said in toll
cradle French, and the shopper replied
with equal grace and better French.
Once more they were alone. For
moment neither spoke, and then with
smile she drew near, and said, quietly,
fare you familiar with book-keep-
ing, STRIP
Eyes, marin, and l write very
good hand =
81 am in want Of a book-keeper, and
shall be pleased to employ Won -
II am deeply grateful, mademoi-
selle, for your Kind offer. You will
pardon me il / ask concerning the pros
poet of an interest in the business-if
tried TO be good =
She drew near, and a diviner light
filled her eyes, and her lips parted in
an Unsurpassed smile.
IF YOU please me, sir, and YOU are
very, very good, We will 90 into part
nership in just six weeks from this
day"
ssUnder the style Of
''Isolena, Van Stupen, and Co."
No more honorable and successful
firm can be found in New York than the
dry-goods and millinery purchasing
house Of lsolena, Van Stupen, and Co.
in West Fourteenth Street. More than
this, il is growing house. The com
pany has increased materially. There
are two already-twins. -Hdrper's for
September.
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1T is announced that Captain Paul
Boyton will give a series Of expert
menss with his life-saving dress, at Par
is, on the 10th inst {, in aid Of the
French inundation sufferers.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-08-27

France keeps a ship Of war At Mac
clio constantly at the order OF the IoPe'
in case he should desire to leave hohic'
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-08-27

AT Kingston, Canada, few days
ago, Miss Murray, Of Montreal, and a
son of Rev. Mr.. Wilson, Of Kingston,
while attempting TO step from the wharf
To the steamer just leaving, fell into the
river, and both were drowned.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1875-03-18
Death Of Worthy Young Man.

Mr.. Alex. NJ. Pr~essnell, brother of
Prof. II. P~resnell. died at cambridge,
last Sunday nor ming, at 6.1O O'Clock,
aged p years.
lie was born and raised in this
county. For several years since the
wal he attended the University at
Athens, Tenn, where he graduated
Afterwards he studied law, and loca.
ted at cambridge for the purpose of
p%racticing his profession. lie had a
bright future before him, and if he had
lived, would have IN a few years ranked
with the best talent of East Tennessee
at the bar. lie was a christian gen.
tleman and was beloved by all his &c.
quaintances. We extend to his friends
our sympathy in their bereavement.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1875-03-18
Spelling Matches.

These entertainments are becoming
very popular all over the country. and
no doubt will result in much good.
We understand the ministers Of Knox,
vile have challenged the Professors
of Est Tennessee University for a
a spelling match to take place soon in
the Opera House If old folks enjoy
such occasions, we do not wonder at
the young ones being anxious to have
their weekly meetings. But then
while old ones ''speak out in meeting"
the young ones couple off and spell the
words given by their partners in low
cooling and gentle whispers.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1875-03-18
TIE RElN OLDs MURDER.
John Webb Guilty.

Our readers will remember the muir,
der of Richard T. Reynolds of Knox
County which happened about twelve
months ago. John Webb was suspic-
toned as being the murderer, lie was
arrested and his trial came off lat Gin
ton last week. lie was found guilty,
and sentenced to be hanged at Knox.
vile, on Friday the 23rd of April next.
The sentence Of death pronounced on
Webb by Judge Young, was said to be
very affecting, and was an earnest and
eloquent appeal to the CONDEMNED man
to save himself from q yawning hell.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1875-03-18

Tho Wheat and -four market still re-
mains dull. 1t is almost impossible to
sell flour for cash, but it is hoped that in
The next sixty days it will become a III.
tie more active. Bacon is worth in cash
about lie. in goods l2t cents per pound.
Oats sell readily at so cents per bushel.
We hear a great many persons enquiring
Tor seed potatoes. The Early Rose and
Goodrich Varieties would bring rood
prices in this market. Eggs have again
declined, and will perhaps not be active
again till next fall, Parties who UNDER
stand preserving them could make q
large profit by holding their summer stock
I'LL Tall. Butter is still in deman | and
Will bring a f9e price. Corn will be in de.
mand all summer, and farmers will lie
able to get good prices. Stock Of all
kinds are how, aud we look for no improve.
ment during the springo or summer. Tin.
othy seed is in demand, and will BRING n
line price. There is but little clover
seed in our market.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1875-03-18
Reading fer Young Felix's,

or the large number of periodicals
now being published fos the benefit of
the young people, st. Nicholas, I'M
doubleday stands at the head. Each
number is rcplcte with entertaining and
instructive reading matter suited to the
wants of the youth of the country, no
family should be without it. There will
something be found in each number cal
culated to arouse and invigorate the
youthful mind, and so far as possible it
is SO arranged as to satisfy all temper
ments and sitautions. llu,Oaye wear.
Published Monthly by Scribner a. Co.,
GOA Broadway, New York.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1875-03-18
Marriage

The following Marriage License
were issued by the County Court Clerk
since the first of March.
Thomas Smith, and Mary,Letchco.
John Campbell, and Eva Longmires.
Benz. Mooman, and NJ. 4. Bowman.
5. N, Lloyd and D. 4. McCurray.
Z. ID. Bllheimer, and Lou. ID Pursell,
s. X. Read, and Il, A. May,
I'D. Easily, and Carolina V. Noull.
A. {. Munich, and Mamie Shaver.
Prof. j. b. Pence, and Selma j.
Bowman.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1875-03-18
VIII. Sh0NtinE.

billy Jones who resides "up in the
mountains" fired FIVE shots at his own
mead a few days since, without doing
any damage to himself or anybody
e''e. His neighbors say he is cross.
,!eu' which will certainly account fol
ny" wild shooting" The girl who re-
iu'eo to say yes before, has now
concluded to accept his proposition fol
,e'' Tue fool might accidently kill
himself the next time he makes the
>'upt.