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Frauds.

Fer some weeks number of our cX-
changes have contained flaming advertise
ments of two land companies, the * y ortli
Denver and South Alma " each offering
to give away lots in thosc towns at the
trifling sum of one and two dollars, respec.
lively. Their avowed object was toimprove
the towns, As they only sold alternate lots.
This week the enterprises have both been
discovered to be swindles-they being no
such companies; the whole thing being
managed by some sharpers from Cincinnati.
Some of the parties have been arrested, and
the post master have refused to deliver let
tiers addressed to the parties, large numbers
of which came pouring in. Another tempt
ing offer, that smells very ishy is that of
two parties in a,lelphia-neither number
norstrcet given-who are offering high priced
bibles and first-class revolvsrs-the latter of
which articles is represented to be excellent
for tramps and burglars-at the small sum
OF one dollar. Better keep your dollar
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS,

TIIIS is to give notice, that the subscriber. OF
i Cecil county. hath obtained from the Orphans
Court of said county. letters Of Administration
the personal estate of
JOSHUA J. BROWN
late of said county. deceased All persons having
claims against the said deceased are hereby warn
ed to exhibit the same with the VOUCHERS thereof
duly authenticated,
On or before the +th day Of October 1889:
they may otherwise. by law. be excluded from all
benefit Of said estate. All persons indebted to
said estate requested to make immediate pay.
mcnt to the subscriber. Given under my hand
this 25th day Of October. 1879.
THOMAS b. HOPPER.
Administrator of Joshua !. Brown, deed.
Tcst-REUBEN L. lamar, Register.
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Nonsense,

% \ little nonsense now and then Is rel
ished by the best of men" says the rhyme,
and who is there SO moro.e rs not to echo
the sentiment In fact, nonsense is one of
the most popular things in the world, is
more ctfcctral to medicine Il mind diseased
than drugs, aHl the man who can admin
lister it with discretion Is the man after our
own heart-the man who is smothered in
invitations to dine, who is never left out in
the cold, who makes friends and conquerS
enemies with 4 Lo,u1Ot, and is welcomed at
every tircside. No doubt there are I'M
fortunate people with no sense fer the ludic-
rous who go through life without apprcca-
ting Il joke, and regard the nonsense in
which others indulge IA an unaccountable
weakness, which Providence may forgive,
but which obliges one TO entertain dis
couraSing views respecting the development
of the human species, but to the majority
nonsense is the condilnent that seasons and
assists in the digestion of sober sense. If
all work and no play make Jack a dull boy,
So all sense unleavened by nonsense makes
him dull man. and the biggest one society
affords. \ little nonsense puts people en-
rapport with each other, opens the door fer
intimacy. sets the embarrassed at ease, bids
even Dignity co,i.4 .c#u fron lis pedestal,
and pushes Gravity off his balance, commit
nicatcS a feeling of good-fclows!ip, and is
as fine 4 tonic for lansuishing conversation
/ as uuininc for Il weak stomach. 1t is 10
, SION of Il frivolous soul, rs some WHO are in
capable or n"..sraSc would infer, nor Of Il
| mind of narrow compass, which can nrEIeiIG
| only tho comral side of anything IL lu
| brcates the machinery of everyday living
! ana thinking, establishes sort Of frecna-
/ soar: amor, people Of differing opinions,
! that they may meet on cuihi"".. .-.o.!iais
! without fear of friction. The greatest :ninds
have understood its power, and have not
despiscd its aid; and although there are
those who prefer sydney Smiths wisdom to
his sit vet i, is his delicious nonsense that
cndears him 10 49, al RIDERS his name n
/ synonym for hum II. Are not ShakSpeaie:.
comedies the delight of the laughterloving
/ world, which would devote all tragedies to
+ oblivion rather than suffer comedy to lose a
/ gr,..,a." In short, IL Is almost vital ne
ceSsity that the sober EoItl..el: sense of the
world should be tempered and alleged with
Il few grains of nonsense No one would
prescribe an overdose, to he sure, though it
is lie healthy mind That can absorb the
greatest amount; to weak nerves a"I ...:X
ordered brains ii is only rodomontadc, with
nothing exquisite to recommend it. Yet, if
it were not :, remedy for s'lnni, and Il charm
AGAINST til" rvil-cyc, Punch would lose his
srrnia'aon, nc.+H.hfi,;c &,%:Ai ra"taIloone
would commit suicide. -IdrpcrS. lIeek!y.
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utterly impossible, there is nothing more
TO say; but impossible is 4 strong word.
There is al the present time a tendency
to depreciate the marriage relation
There are new theories about it, some of
them wicked, and some Of them non
sensical. Men occupying a distinguish d
position, whose example is therefore
likely to be important, may well pause
before they add the authority of their
names to pleas Of incompatibility which
are more evasions of duty and honor.
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The Class Front.

The painting, granting and guiding Oh
L. c. Lewis Glass Front has been finished
and every one who sees it pronources it a
decided success. 1t was done by our fellow
citizen, G. II. Baldwin, of North East, who
has few equals and no snperiors in this
branch of business.
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One night last week gentleman, who
resides near town, and was bent upon hay
ing some fun, callsd upon ''Yours Truly"
who keeps the provision store in the Hol-
low, and proposed to trade him three pos
sums for a wild goose which he had in the
shop for sale, offering him fifty cents to
boot. After chaifering for some time, the
trade was consummated, and Samuel pro-
cured 4 barrel in which to confne tie pos
sums, which were supposed to be in :. bag
that the funny man had thrown across his
shoulder; but judge of his surprise, when
the bag was emptied, to find that it con-
tanned three miscellaneous cats that their
owner had resolved to get rid Of The cats,
as SOON rs they touched tho bottom Of the
barrel, jumped out and scattered in every
direction. No one enjoyed the fun more
than Yours Truly" who acknowledged
himself sold and insisted OH the other partv
taking the goose for the fifty cents. Moral
''Never buy a pig (nor u 'possrm) in n
poke"
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS,

YJNHIS is 10 give notice. that the subscribers o
L Cecil county, have obtained from the Orphan.
Court of said county. letters TcStamentary ON the
personal estate of
JAMES NckANE.
late of said county. deceased. All persons having
claims against the said deceased are hereby warn
81 to exhibit the same. with the vouchers thereo
duly authenticated.
On or before the 9Th day of October 1880:
they may otherwise by law. be excluded from all
benefit Of said estate. All persons indebted Il
said estate are requested TO make immediate pay.
mcnt to the subscribers. Given under our hands
this llth day OF October. 1879.
ESTHER McKANE,
JOHN Mex ANE.
Executors of James HIckanc. decd.
Test-REUnES T. JANAE, Register.
tl-6y
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THE CECIL. WIIIG ELKTON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30 1870

2S years, having been appointed Ivy the
Executive of III" state in 1876. Mr.. lamar
has been connected with the office for some
years past, and has made many friends by
having Lu>ineSS with him.
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ORPHANS COEi.Es

HN!iF S...G,t,G.I Mse,:ns Of the Orphans
i ,,"ui, OF Cecil cuGnty will be held on tn,
SECOND TT ESDAG i'll every month. ESecu
tors, Administrators and Guardians. wanting
their accounts stated. will please bring in til,
vouchers a few days before Court.
REUBEN f. LAMAR,
Jan 4, 1877 kesister,
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THF handsome BRICK RESIDENCE
l. on Main street. Elkton now occupied S.fs
by Mrs Rebecca X. Young. This house sla ..
is in good repair; contains eleven rooms, Et ~
with all the modern canvcGicnccs. 40 Il
Terms moderate. Possession given March 18th
Persons desiring to examine the properly. can
do so by calling upon MRS. WM. TnRBERr
nearly opposite. -ept It'll
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For SALE OR RENT,

FIrst-A DWELLING HOUSE, nine .s.>ssS
raoms in West flktun. IallHSS
Seconl-A STORE HOUSE. in West l:!!,E8
Elktun one OF the oldest and best stands HsS tsfA
for country trade i'll the county: has back build
inns and four bedrooms Possession 18th March
1879 A L. SlIuCkLEI.
Ian 15-tf Elkton. Nil.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NVTTCFL 10 VsiLI1E HUNS.
fENfiIS is to give notice. that the subscriber. of
L Cecil county. hath obtained from the Orphans
Court q said county letters of Administration on
the personal estate OF
NEHEMIAH l.. MORRISON.
late OF said county. deceased. All persons having
claims against the said deceased are hereby
cd to exhibit the same, with the vouchers therco
duly authenticated.
On or before the 30th day OF September. 1850:
they may otherwise. by law. he excluded from all
benefit OF said estate. All persons indebted to
said estate requested 10 make immediate pay
ment to the subscriber Given under my hand
this 4th dry Of October. 1872.
BENJAMIN Il. LAIR.
Administrator OF y l.. Morrison decd.
Test-REUBES Z. lamar, Register.
Oct 4-6w
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Mortgages Sale ofVaIuab|e Property
CITUATED in the village Of Pilot Town, Cecil


Sll Al ED IN tne NllIilSe OF Illot IoWn, Cecil
- county. Md.
BY virtue of power contained in mortgage
from VIM. Il. tliffins and wife. dated January lSt
1877, and recorded in Lher i. W. NJ. No. G. folio
l79 &c, one of the Mortgage Record Books OF
Cecil county. Md. the undersigned Mnrtgagee.
will offer at Public Sale. on Tt ESDAI Deccm-
her 9th 1872 at o'clock P. Il. at the Court House
door. i'll Elkton. that EALU ABLE PROPERTY.
situated in the center of the village OF Pilot Town.
containing a of an acre OF land. more or less.
upon which Nr. John e. Hanna now resides. The
improvements consist OF II House. 22I2S !eet. an
attachment lSI42 feet also. another House. l41le
feet and Stable. lSIeS feet: which i'm; prov enents
hsyc been used Tor store and hotel and arc still
dcsirah bic ior former purposes. Also. another pro
perty il tie same village. upon which VIM. r..
Giifn. resides, containing about Il acres of land.
and improved with 4 gu,d dwelling.
Term. named in morg&ge-Cash: but will BE-
made 10 suit purchaser il reasonable.
IL. II. HAlNES. Nor;gasee.
Nor I5-lw J. c. li:SDMAN. Auctonscr.
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Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore
RAILROAD.
PhiIa., vii. and Bait. Railroad.

Trains leave North East Statan, az follows:
For Ealtjt,,ns For Philadelphia.
lst Train.... 9.22 A. NJ LIST Train....... So A. NJ
End ......... COS P. NJ md - ....... 40 =. al
3rd :. ......... "A A. 3rd - ........ S.i6 l.. Al
GEO. W. COSDEN
JuEe, 1879. Agent.
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William Sprouts, one of Elkton's ce-
lehritics, died on Wednesday.
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Medford Waters.

Unless there is an interpostion of Exc
cutive cleInency, which is not probable,
this unfortunate man will be executed on
the Aims House farm, wear Cherry Ilill rs
will be seen from the following communica-
ton from the Sheriff.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-06
An Indian Murder Cnse.

The Indian agent at the Sh oShone and Ban
mock Agency, Wyoming Territory, has for
warded to the Commissioner of Indian affairs
very interesting and detailed account of the
murder of an Arrapahoe Indian named Fast
Wolf. by another of the same tribe named
Waterman, and which it is alleged stirred the
whole baud to its depths" Tho murderer was
daut of Fort Washable, where he was con lued
but subsequently released. The murder oc.
Cured during the temporary absence of the
agent. Upon his return after investigation he
caused the arrest OF Waterman on complaint
made by Chief Black Coal. The case was ex-
aminod into very iully, and the testimony dis
closes remarkable progress in civilization by
the Indians. Instead Of seeking revenge as is
customary in similar eases the brothers OF the
murdered man desired that the white peOplo
should settle the matter according to thicr
ideas of Justice, and Waterman. the murderer,
on the other hand, declared his braveuess and
said he was not afraid 10 die. lie thcu sur
rendered himself to the military authorities
for punish ment he and his brothers suppos-
ing, of course, they would cause him to he
killed, aud some disappointment WAS noticeable
when this was found not to be the result. The
Commissioner has ordered Waicrnlu's confne-
ment. and Chief Black Coal has made himself
responsible for Wateruan's appearance when
required. Yellow Eyes, the wife of Fast
Wolf, who was with him when ho was shot,
testified that she had heard through her people
that Waterman wanted her for wife, but as
Fast Wolf was considered tho best man sho
married him. This she thinks is the cause of
the murder. Waterman, after failing to get
Yellow Eyes, welded her sister.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-06

said that there was o chance TO mako some
money If he would go in with him that the
wages would not be much at first, but would be
better aftcrward. His first employment was
to move the still. which was done about July
goth or 2Sh. The still was brought there, and
for some time was in the store, covered up by
bags. Brooke, Burke, Dyer and Lewis we're
with him when tho still was brought there,
1t came from 102 Indiana avenue Witness
had received money from Brooke and Young.
witness was there when the raid was made !;
Dyer aud Burke were there, and they had
been washing out the tubs. The still had been
set up little over week before, Mr.. Pearson
doing the brick work. The mash was made of
corn meal rye -four and malt Burke superin-
tended the work. The running should have
commenced on Monday, but Mr.. Burke said
that the still had not been cleaned out prop
erly. He understood from Brooke that tho
four were interested jointly. Some one was
anxious to got another man in, aud Dyer said
he owned tho still and he would hold the bal
ance OF power Burke was to superin tend
and receive one-fourth.
Joseph Pearson was called as a witness. but
not responding the Government closed its
case. The defense claimed that no case had
been made out but did not offer any tesli-
mony. Commissioner Plant thercuyon held
the four defendants, Brooke, Dyer, Young and
Burke, for the Grand Jury. Bail was fixed in
each case ut $1,000. Dyer aud Young were
soon alterward released, having furnished the
required bail. Burke aud Brooke were sent
down TO Jail. Burke was very anxious to be
used as IA witness by the Government.
District Attorney Wells last Saturday libel
led the still.tubs and other paraphernala of
the Illicit still on | street, and has taken the
necessary steps to have them coniiscatcd to the
Government under the law.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-06

In a letter of the fourth instant addressed
by General llillhousc, assistant treasurer at
New York, to the Treasury Department, he
says:
There has been no change in the move
mcnt OF gold. 1t still continues TO accumulate
in our vaults, whilst the amount of certificates
outstanding remains nearly stationary. There
is really no demand for gold. and MS it is less
convenient than notes to handle, not only the
annual production but the imports, which are
likely to be very largo this fall, will naturally
take the same direction. This accumulation
in tho stock Of coin in the Treasury In view of
tho fact that tho customs duties are now
largely paid in United States notes aud silver
certificates is conclusive evidence of a general
belief in the equality of these notes and in the
pcrmancncy Of resumption. 1t will soon be
necessary to use Il portion of our silver vaults
for the storage of gold, a contingency hardly
anticipated year ago"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-06

Notwithstanding the threatening weather
last night Tallmndgc Hall was filed with
large aud enthusiastic audience. President
Holloway called the meeting to order, Mr.. W.
j. Naylor acting as secretary. Rev. j. +. Hut.
ton made an earnest opening prayer. After
song by the choir, Mr., Townsend u talented
and rising young member of the Maryland
bar made an earnest and eloquent address, in
which he depicted with life.lil<e fidelity tho
dangers aud degradation of drunlIard's life
closing with an appeal TO the young men to
sign the pledge. lie ELECTED the sympathy Of
the great audience from tho start, and held
their undivided attention for full three quar-.
tors Of an hour, receiving quite an ovation at
the close. Mrs. Daniels followed with solo,
which was rendered in n pleasing manner.
Mrs Lincoln Bessie Beach, read an original
piece Mr. John Forsyth, a wel.known young
mau of this city, followed in his maileu
speech, which WAS full of choice figures aud
sparkling with wit and humor after which
"Bud" Eggleston made forclblo appeal for
signcrs to the pledge. Tho president spoke OF
AN effort being made to raise money for the
purpose of building hall TO be used for tenn
pcrance meetings, and remarked that the
coming winter campaign of the Dashaways
will he carried on in an earnest and spirited
manner Fourteen signed the pledge.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-06
CITY NOTES.


Good 25 cent meals at the Holly Troe.
-Twenty.one dodgers were accommodated
in the station houses last night.
The only Turko.Rus,ian and sulphur bath
house in the city 1903 L street northwest.
The best Vienna bread in the city can be
obtained only at F. Frcuud's 702 Ninth street
northwest also confectionery.
In the case of c. d. Gilmore against
Charles S. Backman ct al. Justice Cox has
dissolved the restraining order and discharged
the writ of ne cLedt.
Miss Lille Troth, daughter of p. II.
Troth. died ut her fathers residence at Acco.
tink. Va, last Friday night. Miss Troth had
many friends in this city,
Charlotte Beckett the colorcd servant
girl arrested by Detective MCDeyitt for rob.
bling her employers was sent to Jail for sixty
days by Judge Bundy last Saturday.
"A man named John Adams was arrested
By officer Edelin,, of the Eight precinct, Sat.
urday night. charged with indecent assault, on
mplaint Of DR.. Ford Thompson.
Tho Argus will be the name of new pa.
per to be started here by cOlOred men. Ii will
make its first appearance on Friday next. aud
will be edited by Charles n. Otcy and j. L.
Bruce.
John F. Havenner, Johu r. Given and
William L. Mclean will represent the Dis
trict Odd.Fellows at the fifty.fith session of
the Grand Lodge, | o. U. f., to be held in
Baltimore next week.
The work Of the police Saturday night was
comparatively light Only thirty-nina arrests
were made during the twenty -four hours end.
ing at { o'clock yesterday morning. Against
twelve Of these the charge of drunkenness was
preferred,
Justice Macarthur, In the case of John son
vs. Chase, has decided that married WON an
although living with her husband, Is entitl ed
property II she rents house and then DO.
comes householder,
A schooner which was being towed up the
river ran into the Long.bridge draw Satu day
and did considerable damage All the trains
that cross the bridge were delayed for some
hours The draw was finally placed in posi-
ton again, aud travel was resumed,
Mr. John VAIL, wel.known jewcler on
Seventh street, and highly.respGctcd Ger.
man citizen, died early last Saturday morn.
ing, after brief illness He was member OF
| Oriental Lodge. No. 49, l. o. O, F., having
served As secretary Of that body for twelve
years. The funeral will take place to-day
-Fcronee Thompson, colorcd woman. re-
siding IN Georgetown, visited house No gl3 l.
street northwest, and being taken suddenly III
In the yard, gave birth to u child. She aud
the infant were taken to her home IN George
town in the police ambulance Florence was
formerly employed at 9l3 l. street, aud re-
turned there Saturday 10 get some thing,
which she had left,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-06

Interesting Contests by Our District
Champions.
The Nationals Demoralized and Badly
Beaten by tho woroesters - Eighth
Long-Rango Rife Contest for tho
Hardness Badge-Coi. Burn
side Leads the Score
Creedmoor Teams,
Tho Nationals and the worcesters.

Anc NaliOnhlS ana tne NOfceSterS.
The Worcester club played a game of ball
here last Saturday. 1t was supposed that they
would play with the Nationals, but from the
exhibition made it came very near being
muitng match on the part of the home team
The attendance was large, and the spectators
early became disgusted with the display made
by the would be champions, and it was not
long before the visitors enjoyed all the APP.
plause for the magnificent fielding they per.
formed, committing only two errors through
out the entire game,
Two hours before the playing began Meyerlo
brought word to tho grounds that Lynch was
sick in bed, suffering with an attack similar to
that he experienced in New Bedford; that the
physician was attending, and it would DO inn
possible for him to play. Booth was substi-
tuted and Derby assigned the work of the
pitcher. This drawback had a discouraging
effect on the nine to start with, and subse-
quent bad playing in the first inning COM
pletely demoralzed them, and they were
virtually beaten when that inning closed.
They were also unfortunate with few OK.
ceptious, in batting, for while they hit the
ball hard enough, still they would manage to
send it directly into the hands Of one of their
opponents. On the other side luck seemed
abundant, for if safe hit was not made the
National man getting the ball would commit
some kind Of u mistake sufficient TO give the
batter lift that generally cventuated in his
scoring. AS far as the pitching was con-
ccrned Lynch was not missed. Derby filed
the position in all its requirements, and had
he been given the deserved support the score
would have told uu entire different story from
what it did. Trott caught finely, and did his
full share of work with the bat He also tried
10 wake the nine up by stealing to second
base, but the boys were beyond euthusng.
Booth played the second base for all it was
worth, aud committed but Que error, and that
he could have ESCAPED from. lie was trying
to do too much and after long run dropped a
fly ball that Baker would have taken easily.
Derby ami Baker were the only players OF
the Nationals that escaped blundcrs. OF the
| Worcesters piuy nothing other than common.
| dation can be said. sullivan maje brilliant
double-play all by himself aud chokcd tht
| Nationals oil just at a time when it looked u!
| If they might accomplish something.
| Appended is the score: