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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-01-23

THE latest novelty in London is a
Tonga Islander, one Mr.. Mpopom-ha-
ha. BE is nearly fifty years of age, of
mild and prepossessing appearance, re-
msrkably intelligent, and a practical
Christian. The Captain who abducted
him had him instructed, and so remark
ably docile and gifted was he that he is
now lecturing. His lectures are ac-
counts of savage life in his native land,
and are said to be highly interesting.
One great personal attraction about
him is that he adm Is that in 1860,
when he was cannibal of cannibals, he
and his family ate New York mission
ary. He offered part of his earnings as
lecturer as compensation for this un-
DANNY banquet; but no relative has as
yet come forward to claim the dividend
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-01-23

A iRABBIr Suppression bill" has
bean passed by the Legislative Assem-
bly, Of Victoria. The bill, which is in
tended to deal with the evil caused in
the colony by a superfuity of rabbits.
was introduced by the Minister Of
Lands who in moving the second reading
drew avivid picture of the desolation
caused by them in certain districts. On
the occasion of recent visit paid by
him TO district where they abounded
he passed over tracts which were now
grassless, the rabbits having devoured
the herbage, roots and all. Power is
given by the bill to 90 upon private
property and destroy rabbits at the ex-
peuse OF the owner, aud anybody turn
ing rabbits loose in district is liable to
a penalty of $50 for each oiense.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-01-23
TOPICS OF THE DAY.

ACmcAeo girl did not wish to marry
her lover, but said yes to his proposal
for the fun Of being engaged. The
young man was very much in earnest,
and when she at length informed him
that she had only been joking he threat
ened TO kill her If she did not keep her
promise. Thus bulldozed, she submitted
10 matrimony. That was year ago.
Lately she appealed to the courts, and
the Superior Court has decided that the
marriage, having been accomplished by
a threat of violence, is void.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-01-23

In the Senate, January II, the
roll was called and motion
to adjourn till Tuesday after
noon was carried. ......... House---Mr. Booth,
of Franklin, introduced an advertising bill
, 1879-05-06


CLEVELAND, O.. May 5.-suco writing tho
dlspatch OF last night have reason 10 modify
solnc statements. What was said In regard to
popular sentiment for Sherman is truu III tho
northern portion Of the State. There ia at
present no popular feeling for tho Secretary,
but the politicians who control the caurtlses are
almost to 4 man Ia Ills interest, lie has done
somcting to favor nearly every mnu Of this
elass. lie never fails to proYido for his fseuds.
Ii thpro should bo any show for him to obtatt,
tho nomination for the Presidency taeso mcn
will take of their coats and work for him to tho
fullest extent. THEY prefer him to Grant.
bcrause they fcel, II Grant ia elected, coukllng
will to thu power behind the throne, and Ohio
men will stand little chance for prcfesment.
talked with nunlbcr Of these leaders to-day,
a,.a, vh.u they ara very careful In expression Of
AZ opiuton on the subject, still It Is evident they
aru glad to seq manifestation Of seutiment in
fayor Of the sccrvtury. Both the ESt'tng "tss
una Eteatng AaoH publish interviews with lhs
Secretary. Theses sfe:,ycry carefully wordcd'
uuu do not commit the Secretary to apS'
, 1879-05-06

,,u ~. - ,T.s .r,,t J., A.,
nh"ioS, % 4'a''" ns%,,.a ~ .As ~, 11.a,,mo ,''o
,,o'',o u usn' ta',,,,tSa', u a,a, |a..s', r.',
enhts''a 49,, -, .''e ~, :. ~. ~, ....',
,l'ec u os', ~" ~. :. w. ~ ~ ,,a. ,"s ~
!it''o eo"'..s"s'o '."a ., na".as, H., aa,
t"e tsn'h nel' toa"a 'ns e ''', .,.,,''.,' @..'n
ceh'a' soa' aa =" .o's' ,, se's' s'' .n.,tS..
ono wo"'d sul|'ose 'l'u ea'.ln's" ""n WI, "o.,''n
iiRe begun YETI a1seo9cleu 'hn'' "ualc ul.ets
ilnd been discussing caad1aatca nid epeeuIat'EE
OH this u1,1 ssat subject, the Chairman Ind bccu
ootInr,n,, I'm thc reIus md gettiur ready for the
cnnaic. ' - '''
~ harc Just returned from tch.ua} t9!p
over the border into Indiana, II snil the General;
.ou1 7 fn,, tint t!cre Ia fully rs much interest
seso ove' tte . .esq's ~ .,,, ~ ,, % rest IN onto
ourselycs' They say thaI she result III o''.o
1880. When told him tt,at VII were hound to
carry Inc s1a!c " suss W, ", nrrn,:"d m Nv
peoplc "cee H'ae' p'eA71u' VI" p'' 49,. W
II number of the leaders Ia tint state 'aat thcy
viii cons over and help us In tho CANVASS. l
know tl,at they have guod tleal 10 do in llsc!r
own o'aso' w. '.."s '',,. Nv ",' ,,,r, -
"0curra,, what do you think will be tic prtn-
ctna] issue this falli'
''p r.an, .ss' nroscnt anncoranccs Il will beyoud
f'o" p'ee~ - 49,. ,,..,oax,,t, ,on,1a,.
doubt be tue action u '''e neh'oefas1c lsaauss
In Congress. They evidently mem misct!ct
unless tlley call cnr1y tl.clr owu poInts. They
,.,.' .an1 mi N t1c ,ast. nnparently: anil. ii
w. H., ..,,r., ,v,,s ,.o', rcault 1hn ncnnlc
so, on'y t!.e "osS' s'''" ena fes"l. ."o '.o"s
fully roalfze the desperate ctl"r"cteF OF .hese
leaders, bntl South unl North ind WILL never
oon,.nt tn prant them any slrurgcr gr.p npnl
eo"n1"s ",'.... - rh.ru u,,t,Iu lin ,n.t mnnth
s uoYuri!as an .''a' y ~ 'ond innl "A Ind ttt
been oVet l o!4.o ssi, .n, "rnus"d "u ID" ri1cy tak
w ,, pSppaw IT. nlsc n n'titrnI wny. 1his WY
q hottIE ctsc - r. ~, ,'""s fnr III, Hrt''tt1irn
ttl'it Is "ussa a, tu,"W ~. 'ri," vnry fns tnt
paftt, PIN ams t, ~nsr sars ot.t, ns tnIifircnrc
gieetcu Ms"u I'M ,H In.a n,~ hcem ners,,nird
Mepao..taS ,sn S.t,,,, ,svr @ avo s,fsre d.
fsAt; oat Ieiu "ns III 'sos ~ f,Ml i%nnss,b'c IN
tlcsucMs AATr"s, w. .,ai, - "Io iovc t,is ~ ronirnd
oseteone; ''t!'1 t'.t' ;n, ~ = e'"'' NV D"'o ''
, 1879-05-06
TEMPERANCE.

Special pftrafth 10 The IfabHHts
MADISON, Wis, May 5.-The Teap1c Of Honor
It, this c[ty held ali annual celebration tonight
In the Assembly Cs,anlbcr,a largc audience bulnE
present. Speeches were made by Chtct-Templar
Watrrous, acsIry Simmons, Ut Kcnosha, tho
lsey. Sit. Klc!ls.ls, nl.l Gen. FL 4. bryant, Ut
Wadison SuIno nno music was also Elyeu.
Mucll Interest was manifested. There was
l1,urs, progress reported in tho Temperance
fold.
MAMssILlKs, H., aIay 6-At the municipal
election. held III this town to.daY, there was u
u,ninrty of sayenty.nine against ltccnse in 4
WI has lec,I hero fur week, ulI.l luis donuIu
toble work. Many 0t our goo1 boys throw
away tclr 'tcuus ulIl luin thu old folks iu thu
work. rIlu town Ia inlilant, auA II ID cotlsiIcr-
I'll ll,at tue liquor iiceso Inns received Its death
blow.
, 1879-05-06
THE PENITENTlARIES.

XptcfoI WfOd3<H 70 5He 1HtVH1.
srnISoYiELp, ILL.,, May 5.-The tnouthly re-
po1ts Of The Wardeus OF tue Joliet aul Clestsr
repttcnttarles show the number Of conyicts in
tloso institutions es folnws, ;"
JOLIET.
Convfcts gu hand Apr! !, males, 1917; fc-
.na!cs :a.i-l,4ol. lseSoiyea during month. ".
Discharged durlug mouth. ~. 0u haul Apr!
~, l,539.
CfIK3THR,
Convicts on hand April !. ~. Received dur
lng April, q. Discharged during april, 7. On
han4 April 10, 4i5.
, 1879-05-06

OFFICE OF THE CnlEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WAsMlsoroR, D. e., May G-l d. m.-lndca-
tions--For TGnnussec and the Ohio Valley, Up
per Mississippi ant1 Lower Missouri Valleys d.
.n!nishing northcrly winds, shutting In the la:-
ter to south a,d east, cooler, followed by
warmer, clear, or partly cluuly weather.
For the Lake regions, slightly coo1cr north md
west winds. 5tstn. barUneter, partly cloudy
weather, and occasional rains.
LouAL oRsEAyATioxs,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1879-08-16
For The Cecil Wing.
The Late Excursion from North East to
Oxford.

Mr.. EpIroR:-1n reading your valuable
paper of last Saturday, the 9th inst,
saw communication from your CORES
pondcnt at North East, who in his article
saw fit to somewhat east reflection on
the excursion that was given by ten
young gentlemen, to Oxford on the
Chesapeake, on Wednesday. the 9th inst.
Now, being all owner of property in the
locality of North East, and stranger to
the community. and also being one who
enjoyed the delightful pleasure of that
excursion, | feel in duty bound to inform
your readers what 4 great mistake your
correspondent has made. | cannot I'M
derstand why the people of North East
do not praise all the ci1orth of the place
and show to strangers that there is life.
animation, and effort amongst them. Or
do they wish to fence III their town,
whitcwash it, and have it all to them
selves to enjoy. so that they can bite and
snarl at each other? The article of your
correspondent reminds me of the fairy
tale of g. eat metamorphoSed into 4
woman-could not help hunting mice
whenever they appeared"
l have enjoyed the privileges of many
excursions in the different parts of the
United States, and have Travelled quite
extensively in other parts of the world.
and can fully assure your readers that
never enjoyed 4 trip so well, that was
fraught with so much pleasure and in
formation as the excursion of the 9th
inst. The people were orderly and well
behaved, and there was nothing that
TRANSFERRED to mar the most sensitive ear.
The two hundred or more people which
| counted on the boat, all enjoyed it as a
day of a feast of pleasure, and too much
praise cannot be given to those gentle
men who offered such Il treat to the
people Of North East and surrounding
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country. Ii the people do not see lit to
patroniZe such excursions as these, how
do they expect strangers to come into
their midst and spend their money? |
am sure if the people were only alive to
their own interest. they would appreciate
their beautiful river and bay more. and
seek out means to let the world know
how delightful it is to sail upon them. |
have it from reliable sources that the eY-
cursion paid for itself with exception of
few dollars. | hereby return my thanks
and congratulations to the gentlemen of
the committee for their efforts to prove
to the people that North East is not dead
but only sleeping a little. | met several
strangers on the excursion from distance,
who were looking out for places to locate,
for the purpose of amusement. i'll gum
ming and sailing. The great rivers lead
ing into large cities are becoming so
crowded with commerce, that it is driving
the pleasure seeker after sailing and
shooting to other places. and am pleased
to see that the North East river is at
tracing a great many. 1t only needs Il
little animation amongst the community
to make North East and her river place
of great attraction for Summer pleasure,
and profit to themselves. A few more
such enterprising spirits as those who gave
that excursion and opened up to us the
beauties of the river and bay, would ac-
complish great results for the place.
DELAWARE.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1879-08-16
THE TAX PAYERS CONVENTION,

We publish elsewhere an admirable
speech Judge Merrick, of Howard coun
ty, before the taxpayers convention.
which assembled in Baltimore CITY. OH
Tuesday. 1t will fully repay careful
reading by the tax payers of Cecil county,
and although Judge Merrick does not in
tend 1t as such, it is a sharp arraisnment
OF the dominant party in Maryland for
the accumulation upon the people of the
State of the double burden of debt and
taxation, Had he at its conclusion,
frankly said that I'VE need not expect
any noticeable reform within the Demo-
cratic party under its present organiza-
ton, he would have completed politi-
cal picture, to which he was very fearful
of giving partizan tone. He would have
none the less however told truth, which
disasreeable as it may be, all conscien-
tious democrats must confess.
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The Moody Meetings in Baltimore.

The fact was demonstrated that Mr..
Moody depended largely upon the aid of
music for success in his wonderful meeting
in our large city. 1t is greatly to the credit
of his Baltimore choir that Mr. Moody ex-
pressed himself upon numerous occasions,
both in public and in private, rs being bet
ter satisfied with the music here than in any
othe place in which he has labored. This
remarkable success was, no doubt, due, in
part, to the skill of our Prof. Sanders, who
organized and led the choir during Mr..
Moody's stay here; but no sInal, part of the
success of the musical exercises was due to
the aid of the magnificent EsTEy CHAPEL
ORGAN, which was used exclusively ut all
of the meetings, and proved itself to be
most wonderful in power and volume,
amply sustaining the large chair and i'm
mense congregations. 1t was n severe test,
but the organ was fully equal to the emer-
gency, as it has always been found to be
upon all occasions. Our friends, Messrs
Sanders & Stayman, represent these splen
did Instruments as well as the Weber the
Bradbury and the Fischer pianos. Call at
their fine rooms, No. Il n. Charles street,
and examine these goods, and our word for
1t, you will not be disappointed.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1879-08-16

LIVER kING.-The Liver is the impcrali
organ OF the whole human system, it controls
the life, health and happiness of man. When it
is disturbed in its proper action, all kinds OF all
mcnts arc the natural result. The digestion Of
food. the movements of the heart and blood, the
action of the brain and nervous system. are all
Immediately connected with the workings Of the
Liver. 1t has been successfully proved that
Green's August Flower is unequalled in curing
all persons afflicted with Dyspepsia or Liver Com
plant and al the numerous symptoms that re-
suit from unhealthy condition of the Liver and
Stomach. Sample bottles to try. 10 cents. Posi-
lively sold in all towns on the Western Continent
Three doses will prove that it is Just what you
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1879-08-16

PUBIC OFFICES were not created for
the benefit of individuals. See Demo-
crate state Platform built last 7Hursdoy.
What becomes of those tenacious Off
cial barnacles, Levin Woelford and Jesse
X. Hines, for whom, against the protests
of the best element of their party, two fat
offices were createdo
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1879-08-16

IT requires fourteen men, at an aggre-
gate cost of $11 900, to collect annually
the taxes in Cecil county, when four men
could do it at a cost of three thousand
dollars. Who built that economy plank
in the Democratic platform?
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1879-08-16

THE fate of Memphis is sad one. The
fever is not nearly as bad as last year, but
in proportion to the population left, it is
not much less fatal. A third year of yell
low fever will ruin the city.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1879-08-16
THE REMEDY FOR THE EVILS.

From this brief reference to facts we dis
cover that our greatest burdens lie at our
own doors, and that the remedy is to be
sought for among ourselves What is the
remedy? Obviously to give our attention
more to self-governmcnt and strip ourselves
of the deluson that we have done our whole
duty to society by taking part in state or
national politics. The cardinal idea upon
which free institutions are formed is that of
self-government. 1t alone gives dignity to
the citizen and secures the right of ireemen
If there be one greater source of corruption
and cause of decadence in this country than
any, and perhaps all others, it had its orr
gin here. First, in the neglect of State
affairs, and seeking honor, fame and power
in federal employment, and next, in desert
ing our duties to our country and satisfying
our ambition, or lulling our consciousness
i'll the service of the state to the disregard
of our obligations to our own community,
our families and ourselves. Do We not daily
see men deserving governors chair for
what used to be considered an inferior
place-a seat in the Senate" And now
many men disdiin the State legislature
where they might well and wisely serve
their people, struggling to become one of
the herd of average Congressman. APP
plause. To get 4 man of high character
and enlarged intelligence and sufficient
piece of rare good fortune in any county.
If we want to build up the character of our
nation, we shall best do it by building upon
our own State, shall best do it by erect
ing the crests of the several small republics
the counties-of which the State is the
aggregate If each portion of the State is
well governed the State itself will not be
ill-governed. If the States are well ordered,
enlightened and independent, the nation,
which represents them to the external
world, will be united, invincible and glori-
GUS. Applause
How shall we get proper men to serve as
county commissioners, AZ our local legisla-
tors and governors ut home" This is, it
seems to me, the initiatory step to thorough
and enduring reform, without which all
other efforts will be spasmodc and inconl-
plete. A large advance will be made when
ever we rid ourselves of the idea that those
bodies shall be strictly partisan in their
composition. | know that this idea is ut
terly impalatable to the drill sergeants of
politics. Nevertheless, it is one which has
always been a favorite with philosophic
statesmen Lord Broupham once said that
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1879-08-16
:sSYHE+WHIG:s

PRe-EMNENTLs VALUABLE FOR ITS LOCAL As WELL As
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE, NEWS COMMUNICATIONS ARE
RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED FROM ALL SECTIONS OF THE
COUNTY, IN ADDITION TO THE WEEKLY CONTRIBUTIONS
OF ITS REGULAR CORPS OF CORRESPONDENTS.
ANONYMOUS COMMUNICATIONS WILL RECEIVE NO
ATTENTION, TIE NAME OF THE WRITER BEING REQUIRED
IN ALL CASES AS A GUARANTEE OF GOOD FAITH.
MARRIAGE AND DEATH NOTICES INSERTED 0RATuI-
TousLr. OBITUARIES WILL BE CHANGED HALF THE
USUAL RATE OF TRANSIENT LOCAL MATTER.
Local matter, Ten cents line for single inser-
lion.
Transient rGtes-Eigh cents line for one. and
-Four cents a line for erery additional insertion.
One inch Of space counted as TreIre lines. One
Column, Fire Dollars per inch, one year.
Four changes aotced to yearly adssrtissrs rithout
additional charge
The circulation Of The Wing being among the
most intelligent classes of Cecil county and the
adjoining counties Of Maryland, Pennsylvania and
DelGnare, its proprietor confidently recommends it
TO Business Men as most dcsirable medium for
remunerdtire advertising.
To maintain its high standard as a family journal
no offensive or Objectionable advertisements iriH be
admitted into its columns at any price.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1879-08-16
SUCCESSF'U
WHEAT GROWING.

If asked to define successful wheat growing should describe that
To accomplish this good 1t will
do have yield occasionally and alfcrop other
times The loss for the the for the good No
of the fertilizer applied Here look
good results No fertilizer that we'll poorly another will
all the requirements.
An the manufacture and of
merca convinced that least portion of the fertilizer
applied wheat should prepared that time in furnish
ing noriment the plant Delay here often DISASTROUS
Should dry
fertilizer such Bone the SOIL growing
is properly fed and the Spring weak and sckl with
chance slender harvest. We believe this has been the
experience during the
With exception
c. Rock being applied along side Ground Bone the
in o
Whatever the preference OF the individual between Ground
Bone and Supcrphopae believe there be question Of
the wisdom of applying hundred pounds good Superphospate,
and if possible with drill 1t
the plant good thrifty growth and does all fertilizer
beyond the the weather. Wheat treated
if fair chance i'll other seldom fails of fair yield let the
unaVorablc.
There prejudice those
Supcpospha viz That the effect short lived and
if holds the which applied little benefit
be from in the This prejudice
sustained by the facts The beneficial effects found
In this connection John Carter the Ex
perimental Farm West Pa, giving the
different fertilizers during rotation OF four
The fertilizers applied only the of 1874 and
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

TTNiIS is to give notice that the subscriber. OF
L Cecil county, hath obtained from the Orphans
Court OF said county, letters OF Administration on
the personal estate of
CHRISTOPHER l.. WlNfATE,
late OF said county deceased All persons having
claims against the said deceased arc hereby warn
cd 10 exhibit the same. with tho vouchers thereof
duly authenticated,
On or before the cath day of July, 1880:
they may otherwise, by law. be excluded IRON all
benefit Of said estate. All persons indebted to
said estate arc requested to make immediate pay
mcnt to the subscriber. Given under my hand,
this 10th day OF August. 1879.
SARAH II. WINGATE,
Administrative OF G.. l.. Wingate. decd.
Tcst-REunES L. LAMAR, Register.
Aup l6-CW
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1879-08-16

THE shotgun policy is gaining favor in
some quarters where it would be least
expected to do SO.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1879-08-16
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

This is to give notice. that the subscriber of
i Cecil county, hath obtained from the Orphans
Court OF said county. letters Testnmcntary on the
personal estate of
JOHN BERRY.
late Of said county. deceased All persons having
claims against the said deceased are hereby warn
cd to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof
duly authenticated.
On or before the 10th day of July 1850:
they may otherwise by law. he excluded from all
benefit OF said estate. All persons indebted to
said estate are requested to make immediate pay
mcht to the subscriber. Given under my hand,
this 10th day OF August. 1879
JOHN W. BERRY
Executor OF John Berry. decd.
Test-REUEgN f. LAMAR. Register.
Aun lb-SW
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NOTICE TO TEACHERS.

A Ill Teachers of this county. intend
"A ing to attend the State Teachers Association,
which meets in Hagcrstown. on Tuesday. August
18th. will please notify the undersigned. as the
Baltimore & Ohio r. X. will issue card orders Tor
tickets to all teachers attending the meeting OF
the Association. These will be procured by tho
Examiner OF the county, and he wishes to know
how many will BIO required. J. SQTIER.
Aug low Examiner.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1879-08-16

s-sF-If you want to prevent Typhoid
Fever. or if you feel rs if you were going tn
have the chlls and fever, take DIR. Bulls
Baltimore Pills. Price % cents.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1879-08-16
QI'e (etil q1hie,
ELKTON, AUGUST IS, 1879.

BLAINE is working tremendously in
Maine and is hopeful.