davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1879-05-24
JOHN WANAM Err.
SILKS AT GRAND DEPOT

Very low prices now prevail. This is good
time To buy SILK Dress.
2Inch Heavy Black Gr0S Grain at..............15c
2nrh do very glossy. do. do. ut ............. Soc
21Tch extra weight and cord Grus Grain.......Dc
ONE DOLLAR BLACK SILK,
The reputation of which is widespread. and re
qures no further recommendation The lot we
now open is such sold last year at Sl.:25. +
BELLOWS CACHMiRE.
In this make will be found all the grades. from
81 up.
Especially would we ask attention to those at
ST. To SD.
All the other noted makes are open on our conn
tiers. included in which is the ''tAcIIMlRE
ALEXANDER
These goods are noted for their rich Raven
Black durable wear. superior finish and extra
width.
Also. just opened an inroice of
C. j. BONNET g. Gle.
FINE BLACK SILKS. WHICH ARE MICH
! NDER Til + REtiI. LAR PRICES. RANGING
II NON 81 - I'N thiI>
NOVELTIES.
Tie Grand Depot opens now the very newest
Paris ii, signs. Just imported. in
SILK JARDlNIERE.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1879-05-24
Dissolution of Partnership.

THE Co-Partnership heretofore exist
Il in" between David Scott and James H. Scott
trading under the firm name of u. Scott y Bro
has been dissolved h. the death Of David Scott
All parties indebted to the late firm are requested
to make immediate settlement.
JAMES IL. SCOTT
Surviving Partner.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1879-05-24

The undersigned have. this la, formed u Co.
Partnership under the rrm oil ID. Scott \
Bro. 10 continue the Grain. Coal and Fertilizer
business. AS heretofore. JAMES II. SCOTT
Elhton. May l." 1873 FRANK X. SCOTT
Nav 24-tt
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1879-05-24

The PEOPLE WANT PHonF.-Thcre Il no mci
cine prescribed by physicians. or sold by all Drug
"istS that carries such evidence OF its success and
superior virtue aS BoSCHEE'S GERMAN SYRlP io
severe Colds settled on the breast Coughs Con
sumption. or anydiSeaSe OF the Throat and Lungs
drop oi that fact il that any person iflictr ear
get sample bottle Tor IL cents and try it, SUPERB
effect before buying the regular size - cents i
has lately been introduced in this country from
Germany. and its wonderful curiS are :stuniShn.
every one that uses it. Three doses will rclic,t
anv ease Trv it,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1879-05-24

which will he sold Mt
IS BOTTOM PRICES FOR CASH. -
My principal business is in Salt Meats
and Fish OF all kinds. and | shall keep
them ut Zrro Prices.
! deal largely in FLOUR, from
COARSE BROWN to the BEST
MINNESOTA PATENT.
Also, MEAL AMI FEEDS of all
kinds.
GEO. WITWORTH.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1879-05-24
JOHN WANAMAKEF.
JOHN WANAMAKER.

WANATAKER. JOHN WANAMAKEP.
There are 81 Departments IN the Grand Depot, all OF
,rhich hare been greatly Improved this season.
LIST OF DEPAR TWEEN
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1879-05-24
ORDER NISI.

HENRY STOt'kBRIIr5,iE and WILL Al II
MlCHAEI ,ErAccutnrS al \lcxauier Smith.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1879-05-24

Pckin Satin and Murc Stripes.
Velour and Grcnadnc Stripes.
Roman and Armurc Stripes.
BROCADES OF RICH FIGURES.
DAMASSES IN UNIQUE DESIGNS.
FOULARDS IN LARGE VARIETY.
CoLoRED SILKS.
The new shades for Spring and all staple coors
in large assortment.
Is pch Heavy Trimming SIX. at 15c.
10 inch Heavy and Glossy Poult dc Sole. zoe.
~ inch Heavy Fine I.uStre Gros Grain. ~.
Il inch extra Heavy Fine Lustre and Heavy
Cord. $l.15.
~ inch extra Heavy Fine Lustre for Walking
Suits Sl.25.
All the other grades in proportion and the as
sortmcnt most complete.
FANCY SILKS.
Colored Stripe Silks at 81. 81. % and Csc.
Neat Check silks. very desirable. T5c.
Iaspc Stripe and Checks. 6Jc.
All the better grades of these goods will he found
in complete assortment.
, - TJI1tTRn SyErNEEIiE.:.
MORE and Satin Stripes. ="
/ Pckn and Brocaded Stripes.
Satin and Gro Grain Stripes.
Grenadne and Velour Stripes.
JOHN WANAMAKER.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-26
4 Tenuesseo FsOy Becomes n mil-
lIOnaire, and dies AN Insane
Fugitive.
Brooklyn Eagle.

James H. Wheatley left Tonnes
see for Brooklyn over twenty-five
years ago, when a lad of lG years.
Being penniless he pitched i'm with
a will, and at the age of 3S found
himself a millionaire. He married
an estimable Brooklyn lady and
turned his attention to the doing of
good works. He was chief mover
in many charitable schemes, pre-
sented a rectory to ST. Peters Epis-
copal parish, and founded a much
needed home for cOnsumptives.
He did not drink, chew or smoke.
The panic Of 1878 came, and Mr..
W'heatley found himself crippled.
He left the sugar business and went
to Philadelphia to manufacture
water proof cloth. Later he went
into the shirt business in New York.
On the night of August q, 1878,
Officer Cannon, of the New York
on the sidewalk at the corner OF
Charles and Morton streets. He
was moaning piteously for help.
His vest was unbuttOned, and his
ruffied shirt and collar betOkened a
struggle. He seemed under the in
huence of powerful drug. TO the
officer the PROSTATE man said he
had been robbed and nearly muir
dered by highwaymen. He pain
fully told the story of the assault
upon him. As he was walking
along Sixth avenue, just at dark, he
said, he was suddenly assaulted by
three men, who threw him down
and began to beat him. They then
tore open his vest and robbed him
of 81, 900 in money and bonds. On
the person Of the victim were found
securities valued at S4j, 900, together
with a small sum Of money, valu.
able gold watch and a set Cf dia-
mond studs.
The police did not credit the story
of Mr.. Wheatley, but bis friends to
this day express the opinion that he
was robbed. He was taken to a
hospital, and, leaving it the next
day without goodbye to his wife,
disappeared. Then it was discov-
cred that he was deiauiter to large
amount. Detectives, who were put
upon his track, found him in Hen
Jacksonville, a small mountain town
of North Carolina, hut found him
on his death-bed, lie had entered
HendersOnville last winter, ragged,
foot-sore and sick. He worked,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-26

though, and staid in the town,
where he made the acquaintance Of
Josephine Bond, Her relatives
were IN good circumstances. A
warm attachment quickly Sprang
up between Mr.. Wheatley and Miss
Bond. Although; the former vas
! somewhat ecceiitl'ic In his behavior,
| his acquaintanses attributed il 10
his illness, and had no idea that he
was demented. Wheatley's illness
grew upon him, lie suffered from
Bright's disease of the kidneys.
Miss Bond frequently visited the
house where he boarded and ten
derby nursed him. Her attentions
gave rise to some scandal, and IA
order to stop the gossip, Miss Bond
proposed to Mr.. Wheatley that they
should be married and that he
SHOULD be taken 10 her house. The
insane fugitive readily assentcd,
and when he was In a dying cOndi-
tion clergyman was summoned
and the ceremony sOlemnized. Mr..
Wheatley was then borne TO Miss
Bonds house on a bed, from which
he never stirred until his death.
The woman he had welded tendcrly
nursed him until his demi3e, and
then his remains were buried In the
village church-yard. An intimate
personal friend of the unfortunate
millionaire hearing of his sad end
has Just brought the body TO Brook
lyn and inferred il i'm Greenwood
Cemetery.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-26
A DelightruI entertainment.

AhblfAhAlAnNiAt =FhN AslhAt Jury ~
The New Providence Amateur
Club, in accordance with previous
announcement, appeared at Mozart
Hall last Tuesday night. The aU-
dience, owing 10 the insuiierable
heat, was not as large rs IL should
have been, but the entertainment
was highly enjoyable throughout.
Our people have frequently paid 81
per seat TO see professional cOmpa-
nies of much less merit. The dra-
ina, "Little Treasure" Is a charm
ing piece, and the leading ckarac-
ters were admirably sustained by
Misses Howell, Ford, Lyle and
Messrs. Rhodes, Martin and Smith.
We had intended to comment upon
the performance Of each, but want
of space will rot permit us 10 do SO.
We trust the company will visit Us
again and afford Hapkinsville an
opportunity Of attesting its appre-
citation Of artistic merit.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-26
Compromise.

Dresden our Country
If YOU owe a man one hundred
dollars that YOU are not able to pay,
and he has your note, which is past
due, for the amount bearing 6 per
cent. interest, and he proposes 10
compromise with you, and take n
new note for fifty dollars bearing 4
per cent. interest, and give you
thirty years longer in which to pay
it, in full payment of the old note,
would you not accept it? Well,
that is the proposition the hond-
holders are now proposing to accept
from the State of Tennessee, aud we
earnestly insist that all who believe
we owe the debt, and ought 10 pay
what we can, will come out and
vote for the compromise. We find
there are quite number Of people
who have been misled by designing
parties telling them that II the COM
promise was voted down they would
''get rid Of the entire debt" and
never have any of il to pay. There
is not one word Of truth In such
statement. If the compromise is
voted down we still owe the debt,
which Is yearly increasing nt the
rate Of about one and a half million
dollars, and we will finally have IL
all to pay, principal and interest,
unless il is compromised. Again,
we frequently hear poor men say
they will not vote for the conprO-
mise because it viii double their
taxes, and they believe IL, too, be-
cause they have been misled.
We can convince you very easily
that this is not so. The COnstitu-
tion of Tennessee fixes the poll tax,
and the Legislature cannot Increase
it beyond 81. This poll tax goes to
the school fund, and as there h one
thousand dollars of personal prop
erty exempt from taxation, tell us,
can you, what poor man in the
State will have one dollar Of the
Indebtedness to pay if the compro-
mise is accepted? Then IN view Of
the fact that nearly every leading
man in Tennessee-e3pccially is this
true Of the business mcn--is In favor
Of the settlement, we say TO those
W cannot be injured thereby, let'a
vote with the business men for 50-i.
They have realized that this debt
hanging over Us in Its present shape
is the cause Of the pagalyzed cOndi-
tion Of business, and they desire to
shake il off and inluse new life and
energy into trade. There Is one
thing we need not expect until this
question is settled--tha is moro
money. Those who have money
will not loan it to men who are
talking Of repudiating what they
already owe.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-26
TIE so-I CoMrRoMIsE. n
letter from senator Ishaal .. mar

riss
MEMPHIS, July ia, lS79.-Na-
thaniel Baxter, Jr., Esq.-Dear Sir:
Yours of 7th inst, asking that ! au-
thorize certain appointments TO be
made for me to discuss the question
of the State debt, was received by
/ due course of mail. 1 have pCst-
poned answering until now, hoping
to be able to SO arrange my business
matters as to comply with the re-
quest, but find that a business en-
gagement, already long delayed by
my detention az Washington, will
compel me to go Immediately to
Northwestern Texas, and / will not
be able to return in time TO engage
in the canvass.
This / regret, because j regard the
settlement of our State debt upon
the basis Of the pending proposition
as paramount in importance TO all
other questions affecting the inter
ests of the people of Tennessee.
If we intend to pay anything
upon our debt, we certainly ought
to be willing to pay fifty cents on
the dollar, with four per cent. inter-
est, and that we justly owe at least
that much cannot, in my Judgment,
be denied in any view, legal or equi-
table, that can be taken of the ques-
ton.
If this proposition is rejected by
the vote of the people, we inevitably
drift, nay, we will have already
drifted, into repudiation, while IL Is
ratified by the people and the pay
ment of the four per cent. interest
provided for by the Legislature, /
have no doubt that in less than
twelve months every bOndhOlder
will accept the terms, and we will
have settled forever this veXed and
troublesome question, and so re-
duced our debt and the rate of i'm
terest upon il as to be able to pay
both without serious Inconvenience
to any of the great interests Of the
State.
repeat, in any view that can be
taken of the question, we justly owe
at least as much as One-half of the
amount of the face of our bonds,
and owing il, every consideration
Of honor, duty and pecuniary inter-
est demand that we should pay IL.
/ have never owned or been in
any way interested i'm a bond of the
State, and have no interest i'm the
question except such as is common
to every citizen; but i'm my judg-
ment Tennessee can much better
afford to undertake to pay the whole
debt than take upon herself the
manifold evils which must result
from repudiatiOn.
/ therefore hope, earnestly hope,
that these evils may be averted and
thegood name of the State preserved
by the ratification Of this PROPOSE
tiOn by the votes Of a large majority
Of the people. Respectfully,
IsHAM G.. HARRIS.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-26

Many of the large commercial
firms in the United States are dis
covering from actual experience
that the sending out of 'drummers'
to solicit trade is a very costly way
of doing business, and is in fact en-
tireiy untitled for the hard times,
Several first-class New York firms
have already dispensed with their
travellers, putting part Of the mon
ey thereby saved into advertising,
and giving their customers the ben
eft of the remainder. Some of the
largest firms in Milwaukee have
followed the example and others
are preparing to do so. The case is
also mentioned where Il Chicago
grocery house, which a few months
ago had sixteen 'drummers' out at
yearly cost of $40, 900, has ah2nd-
0ned the system, and has taken to
spending one-f0urth of that amount
in advertising and the remainder
in marking down the price of goods.
As a result, instead of doing a prof
itless business as they were doing
under the drummer" system, their
net proiits last year were $l30 ,0D0,
and this year they expect to make
a better showing still. Their GUS
tomers are saved good deal OF pes
teTing, and are pleased to find that
they can buy on orders from prices
current from two to twenty per cent
cheaper than they ever could from
the "drummerS
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-26

IT is said that the very centre of
the earth is the only spot where one
can be merry all the time, and the
reason is, that science tells Us, every
thing there loses its gravity,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-26

IT is a remarkable fact that no
vessel propelled by steam was ever
struck by lightning, nor any ship
which was built of iron.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-26

"JoIN," asked a doctor of the
apothecary's boy, "did Mrs. Green
get the medicine / ordered ?" 81
guess So" replied John, "for | saw
Grape on the door-knob this morn
ing.D
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-07-26

THERE are two ways to happiness
open to every man. One Is to get
married, the other not TO.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-03-29

tions, and that during that time We
will be liable to the most malignant
y pes OF those several plaques, peculiar
to the season, and local surroundings
Now rest assured Of one thing, fes'
tering, fermenting organic matter, ao'
componied with filthy surroundings
and personal uno leanliness constitute
the source OF all those fatal epldemics
and that they are common to mar
kind, and that they appear under Ger,
tain planetary conditions, and that
they have their origin in. stay longest
and are most fatal, where there is
most filth, and the best quarantine Is
clean city; in other words remove
the cause that disease originates from
and feeds upon, and it will not rage to
any extent!rom importation; twill on:
ly be local. from personal contacts and
not general. To be forewarned implies
to be forearmed, therefore, let every
intelligent person make il his business
to demand and see to it, that all streets
alleys, cutters. sewers. creeks, ravines,
vaults, etc.. are thoroughly cleansed as
soon az spring opens, and kept so, and
then there will be but little danger
from epidemics. woe.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-03-29

q ~
psgp IN dres. at early morn-sueh IL fate,
Then como 10 church some minutes late
rhen all reflections will be thrown upon you,
And will observe your dress Is new,
I.e. humble rnodesty wreath your face,
And take your seat with fault'ess grace,
D.. your thoughts OF Joy be fixed on high
And rearrange your cardinal tie,
Then think how religions prone to Bless
And look over there and ertielse that lady's dress
Let your heart be filled with grace,
and then take a glance at Miss Alies's lace,
Yes, put from your mind all blots Of sin,
And take q view at Kiss Nollie's diamond pin.
Think OF the goodness religion has proved,
And whisper to Miss Sarah that her gloves shou'd
be more smooihed,
Catch well the prscepts as they fall,
Then smooth down the wrinkles In Anniss shawl
Reflect on the sinners fearful fate,
And notice II your bonnsps straight,
Pray for the influence divine,
And see II Miss C's basqus's marked with design
Let gentle peace possess your mind,
And criticise Miss Els hat behind,
Reflect on Christian graces here,
And fix those curls beside your esr,
Think Of the rest the righteous shall ind
Then wonder who 10 sitting behind.
Think Of the yoke that Christians bear.
And notice those strange young men there,
oh. oh! the last words hear with contrite hears'
A.n.d-ax your back.sweep before you start.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-03-29

Tho Elmira Gazette 10 responsible for the To-
lowing "owdacious" lines:
Do you really, truly, love me,
More than any girl you knowf
Well, then, hug be just little,
II you must before you 60.
Fold your arms around me tighter,
Have yon never Rugged beforei
Draw me nearer, draw me closer;
Can't ysu hug me any more'
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-03-29
T HE
Missouri, Kansas & sSasR'y
10 THE
PEOPLE OF TEXAS.

Th.re are Il Railroads running iuto the Great
Uuica x. K Depot, ST. Louis. Out Of these l.
fb.-. a, one lips which cones from Texts, end il
g. known as the Missouri. Kansas Texas Ey.
No c.her Railway from Texas rzus into the Great
Uuion Eepot. II yea are rcniing these lev re-
IA -ss aud a-ti-ipaie trip % ST. Louis o. ks.i
o. Sairt Louis. make hi;'e note Aoolt NE NJ
I. bsirs he ouiy line fron Tess Which esu
lars you rirh. direct In tke Crion Depot II VIII
cave you a dissrreesbis ozaibus irars'er thrOusn
g: I5sis, - al trains roir- Etsi SAT- '7on tae
Unias ~ %; vuieh IL n. X Z. tr1ia erisrs
azily f-ot Texas TEe 4. Y = / rs ~ uuli-
r.. T-.,sf--su :. Isrls- Dec a if
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-03-29

rFTTTR. car AxD BILL PA-EES. FEvslorts
l e, .itteFggs PRESS 5cCK ,TArp.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-12-09
Tho Best is the Cheapest.

Be it known to the good people OF
Ohio county and vicinity, that we, the
undersigned, keep for sale at our drug
stores, in Wheeling, w. Va, that old
established and reliable remedy-Wis-
tar's Balsam OF Wild Cherry, and know
ing that its great popularity is the natu-
raj result Of honest merit alone, and not
on account of widespread advertisements,
we do most cordially recommend it as
one OF the very best remedies known for
the cure OF Coughs, Colds, Consump-
ton, Asthma and all Lung diseases.
Wistar's Balsam is put up in large pint
bottles, and the price is 81 90. "a
word to the wise is sufficient. II you
continue to suffer and die # is your own
fault, for it has saved the lives OF many,
and never fails in Immediately relieving
all soreness Of Throat and Lungs. Very
respectfully, Laughlin Bros. & Co. and
Logan, List & Co., Wholesale Agents,
Wheeling; West & Gilmore, Agents for
Bridgeport, o.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-12-09
High Art Theatrical Criticism.

Mary Anderson is q marvel, says an
enthusiastic critic in the Milwaukee
Sun, and can take on more emotions
and dresses, in single evening than
anv of them. She is about six feet IN
height when i'm repOse, but when her
frame is charged with emotions and she
gets mad or excited, she seems to raise
right up out of the stage and telescope
until she is Is or 10 feet high, and 9th
ers on the stage seem like dwarfs. She
is the most versatile actress we ever sat
i'm front of. At times she would put on
a sweet, lovely look, and you would
have to be held by two persons to keep
YOU from rushing on the stage
and telling her that you love
her like steam engine, and then she
would put on a dying look and a wild,
scared, desperate expression so you
would want 10 rush out after doctor.
At times we would give q million dollars
lin notes. to be in the place OF Clifford,
who didn't seem TO know that she
wanted him to hug her, and then again,
when she got sassy ut him and began to
roll her eyes, and her breast began to
heave. and she began TO swallow some
thing and look as though she was dying
for a drink, we wouldn't have been with
i'm reach of her for $500. 1t was a sim
gular study when her breast got to heav-
ing. She must have a suit Of lungs like
n blacksmith's bellows, and when in
her excitement she would exhaust
them. she would look so thin
that You could trace her wishbone
with the naked eye but when, in her
nassion her lungs became inflated, her
INST rounded out and her dress fitted
her like the paper on the wall, and then
all she lacked was her own natural Mary
Anderson smile to make the average
man give a Pacific railroad If she were
his. Again, in the matter of weeping,
Miss Anderson holds over all OF them.
1t IL said that Mary has never been IN
love. and knows nothing OF that holy
passion except what she has beer told.
Ii such is the case she has had the best
teacher in the world. for her love max
ing is the most perfect ever seen upon
any stage. II We have said enough to
show that We consider Mary Anderson
the best on the stage, in our awkward
way, then that is all right. That Is what
,ve started ont 10 do.