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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-08-03

CIVIL EMPLOYEES IN NAVY YARDS.-Secretary
Chandler to-day ordered the continuance OF the
civil establishments at all the navy yards, under
the present system of organization, until the 18th
inst by which time it is hoped to make permanent
provision for this class OF employees.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1882-09-09
The Ginning Industry.

In this country there is no single in
dustry which has shown such a sarpriS-
ing growth as that of canning, nor Is
there one which gives employment to Sc
large a number of persons for the period
when it is i'll active operation. Com
mencing with fruit it has extended Itself
to vegetables, meats, fish. and in fact to
almost every article which is used by the
human race for food. The amount Of
capital invested in it is enormous from
the fact that the process of itself is sim
pie and nearly every section of the coun-
try and we might almost say every lar
mer or gardener has something that can
be protitably utilized by it. The salmon
of the Columbia and Oregon rivers are
placed Oh our tables in a condition almost
equal in point OF quality to that noble
fish when just taken from the water
Fruits indigenous to particular sections Of
the country and which will not bear Trans
portation long distances. are supplied,
not only to our own people, but those o.
other lands. The great fruit growing
regions of Delaware. Maryland and Viz
gnia fairly teen with canning factories
and establishments for the preserving o.
fruits and vegetables by the evaporating
of the articles We have specified are an
nualy put up, the process affording en-
ployment to many thousand persons who
would otherwise during the summer and
fall months be compulsorily idle. But this
is net the only advantage arising from
the vast increase Of this industry. lm-
mense quantities Of fruit. etc, that would
otherwise 20 to waste are thus brought
into profitable use. They not only en-
rich the owners, but supply to the entire
country these daintily preserved articles
at moderate prices, thus bringing them
within the reach of persons of moderate
means. Our export trade in canned
goods is very large, and, like the home
business, is rapidly increasing, all of
which helps to build up the country and
keep the balance of trade in our favor
Baltimore Herald.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1882-09-09
Excursions to the Baltimore Oriole,

The details of Baltimore ;: celebration are
almost perfected, and far enough advanced
to give Z general outline of the programme.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
and Friday, Septe;pbe 18th to 18th incll-
sive, have been set apart as the days, and
the special attractions for each viii be about
as follows:-On the 18th Royal troops and
all visiting commercial bodies from the
Southern and Western cities will have Il
grand reception. On Tuesday the Royal
Troops will attend tie unwilling of the
monument to ArmiStead on .utaw Place
In the afternoon there will be competitive
drills of the various military companies at
DruiG Hill Park. On Wednesday, 18th,
grand decorations and general sight seeing
On the 14th will be the Royal Pageant, in
which it is promised will participate the
Various Mardi-Gras societies, including the
knights of Menus, Infant Mystics, $. |. s.
Myths, Cowbellians, Memphii of Memphis,
Yelled Prophets Of st. Louis, Rex, King of
the Carnival, Comus, Mouus, and Proteus,
of New Orleans, &c.
For the benefit OF all those desiring To
witness Baltimore's celebration, the Penn
sylvania RailrOaI have arranged to issue
tickets on September 1lth: 18th, 18th and
18th, good to return until the 18th inclusive,
at greatly reduced rates. The round trip
fare from Elkton will be S1.7j.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1882-09-09
Festival of Music at Atlantic City.
The Entertainment at the City by the Sea to Ex-
coed Anything # the Kind Ever Held
at a Watering Pla~e.

The natural charms of September at the
seashore, the enjoyment Of which the pub
lie is deprived of by the practice of the
keepers of the large hotels, who hastily
close mp with he first rush, which USUAL
takes place. at the end of August, are not
only to he at the convention Of the public
this month through means Of frequent
trains TO and from phiadelphia, but are to
be enhanced 10y q; great musical festival
similar to but greater than thai recently
held at Cape May, and under the same
management. September, AS all know who
have visited the seaside during that month,
is the finest Of the twelve; the bathing Is
better than in August, the weather is de-
lightfnl, and it Is only Il wonder that man
ayers of hotels have not long az" appreci-
ated the fart HAT most soiourners leave the
ocean resorts more fr2m custom than de-
sire to depart when e2aFytaing thereat is
most ENJOYABLE. 1t is decidedly = new de-
parturt and one which will be reblnnbra-
tive to the hotels and business people CT
Atlantic to continue the season tar into
September.
The United States Hotel the largest at
Atlantic City, has determined not to close
fer several weeks, and has given the use OF
the lawn for the mus zeal entertainment.
The grounds are to be brilliantly liiumiG
ated; an immense musical stand, capable
of accommodating 400 instrumentaliSts,
Soloists, and choristers, will be erected; the
decorations will be lavish, aud Chinese Ian
terms and electric lights will be in profu
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1882-09-09
A Miracuio4s Escape from Death.

On Saturday last, Samuel Gree,,, he fire
man oR board of the limited express train
bound south, ,..ssiie one of the most miracu-
lous escapes from dea,.. 4sr serious injury
upon record. While running aSt%ii Iron
Hill grade, ut the usual rapid rate of abo,,t
mile u inmate. ,Mr. Green, i'll passing
from the cab of the eng.,a - the tender,
missed his footing and was pre4;.,;lated
from the train to the up bound track, fail
ing apparently heal foremost. The train
was stopped as soon us possible and backed
10 the scene of the mshap, his e..arades
never dreaming of anything else but find
ing the body of the unfortunate young man
with life extinct, and ieThaes ,mashed to
an unrecognizabte mass. Fhe-f sf.rprise
may then be imagined when, upon reach
ing the spot, Mr.. Green was found, not
dead and mangled, but alive and sound, he
having scarcely received scratch. He re-
ceived the congratulations of his comrades,
stepped on board av4s he train sped on its
journey us though nothing ..lnsual had
occurred.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1882-09-09
Invitation.

Strangers are invited to visit
our store, when in Philadel-
phia, to leave packages there,
and to make d convenience
of it generally. tits a handy
place, right by the new City
Hall, at the very center of the
city. 1t answers our purpose
to welcome you, and to pro-
vide for such Of your wants
as we can.
The store is about twice
as large as it was two or
three years ago; made SO by
digging under ground and
building overhead, and by en-
tension on Chestnut street.
Parts of the store are about
as comfortable as any place
can be; and one of the most
comfortable parts is now be-
ing got ready for the rest and
refreshment Of strangers.
One of the pleasant things
about the store always has
been the fact that you can
walk all over it, either alone
or with a guide, without ever
being asked to buy a thing.
We know very we'll thatmost
of you come to us for a good
share of your supplies; why
should we spoil your visit by
intruding goods upon your
attention, whell you come to
see the place
But perhaps you are not
coming to Philadelphia just
now. Very well; take a cool
er time. It's cool enough in
the store, when you get here.
You can write for any goods
that you may happen to
want; and get them, proba-
bly,, just as we'll as if you
were on the spot. Any how,
you know, you can return
whatever you get that you
don't like.
We sell more sorts of
things than we can put into
an advertisement. So, what.
ever you want, suppose you
drop us a line. Well help
you if we can.
JOHN WASAMAKER.
Chestnut, Thirteenth and Market
streets: and City-hall square,
PHILADELPHIA.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1882-09-09
A Luna,ic with Pockets full Of Cash.

Many OF our readers are familiar with
tLa ,4!,;:t.e,- Of John Murphy or Johnny
Murpily'' as i.D - s.s.s;r ,,2"e How by dint
OF hard labor aud economical ila,ats. AZ ;,4-
cummulated quite Il snug SUN Of money.
and afterwards, in consequence of the loss
of a portion Of his wealth he became de
ra....!. ""d was from time to time confined
in the Jail here. -,..,.. .sse SPELLS of lunacy
were upon him. Nothing has her,, i.ea :.
of Johnny III this section for a year or more
ht. having been engaged by the Il. II. Co,
as cis." keeper or ilagman at the Phiiadei-
phla end OF ~. "aad until within the past
week, when he TUNED lt.I 10 vicinity Of
Delaware City, wandering upon tho rytH. ~, I,
demente,i condition, unable 10 Girean INTEL
ix..tt,la account of himself. He was taken
to New s.a:5stle Aims House for shelter
where he nov rei,.-!.:..s Upon his arrival
at the institution he was s.s.....:"d As Is the
custom i'll all cases, and upon his i,sl-.a
We" .olnd L. 5. government bonds to the
amount If $1,000, $3.50 in cash and several
papers of ste,, c-,;tsl"e. Murphy is a bache.
lor, and has accuiuln uia..-. hv his own Ia.
bors, considerable Mount Of mouey. iE
addition to this he received a few years go
several thousand dollars from the estate of
felatlNe III l.i~ ''OunllyS 81 tHdt ttilo-
gether, his wealth aniouI,.S e about Sc, 600.
He constantly keeps about him large s;:n.,s
in cash. and attempts to rob him have sew
eral tiEaes i.4tGnp made. \ couple of years
4 ago lie was swina.e.; OFT of IA large sum by
sharpers in EEiladelph-4. rGis: with the
constant strain upon his mind Of TIE fear OF
robbers and murders proved too much for
bis balance, and Johnny became liinatic,
Il victim of The greed for gold. He, ord-
ing to his own statement has no relatives,
and consequently is without heirs. What
WI, become of his hard earned wealth is /;
| question ,'ci.;;nuy has at various times,
| Is well as the otieit e ti:q sharpers wiles
been he object Of the seductive s.st 4 l::fa
pecunions len. ales, more than one OF whom
has attempted to pursuade Lin iuto mat,
! rimony. To all these he has turned dea
ear and clung fast to his bachelorhooa ant
his gold. lie vii be retained at New Gas
tie until his mind asai,: tleepmfs right wher
| he will be sci at liberty.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1882-09-09
FIRE AT CHARLESTOWN.
Destruction Of Cooling & Evans Canning
Establishment.

...., ;o,1,,i ~, l',r;,l,r
,,,,. .,., ,,..,.,I..,.,. -,
hlshj i'H'' M " "''' ''' ''
McSsrs. Cooling 4 Evans canning Boise,
L,ro,cJ NJ ,horiesrov,,. in this comfy, dis
t,,;il;,,.,;, W..
c'Feie' 'h'' '"' '''' ~ ''
immediate vicinity OF III" ""'ier S'''"' "'''
on fire. He gave he alarm, bur before htll
VA sufficient farce arrived the flames had
49,. .,,,J l.ti,,I all
game" COM i''''' i''''>'e'' '''
their attempts At cHtingulShlhS 'heiA- VA
White thinks that hat! there been Two or
,, .,. ,,,,, tI, ,,,,,r,d -: RI =. linn.
| ne "!SeoNe't" 'he NE 1t '"'''" .''''' ~ -
distinguished As >,"tn rs a sufficient nu'n
her Of citizens arrived upon III" ground Il
line WAS formed from the burning hul!'tlng
10 the river and water passed ny means Oh
hl;rkets and freely applied to the burning
structure. This, although 1t failed L" save
| the building, no doubt was the means OF
| preventing the destruction OF u great deal
| OF the stock OF; hand-Wnlch consisted
mainly of canned peaches, niled III large
| stacks in one end OF the uuilding-the w;lter
passing down over the cans keeping them
| from becoming sufficiently heated to melt
| the solder.
| The entire building, '2A6o ftef, WIN
| boiler house, l0Nl1 feet, aud shedding, l4X
! ~ feet, was entirely consumed The ma
! cllinery WAS all greatly damaged, all the
, fittings oft boiler, pipes, gauges, Ne, be-
! ing melted oil, and the canning apparatus
! badly damaged. NofhlhG Is irit OF tAt
| building and machinery hut tA; bare boiler
! and stack, u mass Of bent, broken aud
| melted machinery and few charred beams.
! The concern had been running three
| weeks and the entire product was stored III
| and about the factory, none having be"l!
! Shiuped I'm out. end OF the main luilding,
in PILES or racks eight or ten iref in height,
! TODD 10, 900 cans OF peaches ready for pack
| ing in casts 10 " hat extent or how many
! OF these are ruined it is impossible to say
| inst now, Us an examination alone will de
| vplcp that fact The outer layers. however,
| are badly damaged, many Of the cans Icing
melted, and from luauy of them the caps
h;.ye fallen. All >,trii, of course, will be Il
! total loss. The valu" Of this entire lot was
| about ST, coo. Adjoining these large stacks
of fruit were stored 12.00A empty cans, i'll
! pine cases or boxes, twelve in case. All
! these were entirely destroyed, he great bill
| OF them heing literally burned up IVY the
| flames. These were worth about $500,
! making Il loss in stock, provided none at II
| is tit for market, uf about $, 500 The
building and maeninery We're valued at
! 81 500, little or nothing OF M,!ish was saved
| outside OF the building and against II both
at one end aud side were stacked 10 cases
| of peaches ready for market, and about
| 900 empty cases. All the fhil eases We're
! saved aud nut i small proportion OF the
| empty ones We're lost.
The firm had just received an order from
Il Chicago house for 90" cases Of their
! goods, which they had arranged 10 begin
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1882-09-09
Death of an Aged Lady.

On Wednesday morning last, Mrs. Ann
Thomas, widow of the late Thomas ).
Thomas, of this county, died at Green Hill
the residence of her SON Rev. I. Snowden
Thomas near North East, III the Slth year
of her age. The deceased has been failing
in health for some time and her death was
therefore not unexpected. In Mrs. Thomas
passes away one of the oldest and most
widely known citizens of our county. She
was devoted christian, having been iden-
fitted with the church all her life, and a lady
greatly beloved and revered by an unusual
" large circle of friends. Her funeral which
was attended by large number of citizens
of the neighborhood, as well AS by many
friends from other parts, took place ye>ter-
day afternoon. The service was held at the
house, the remains being afterwards deposit
in the NJ T. Cemetery in North Fast.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1882-09-09
Death of an Old Citizen.

One of Elkton's oldest citizens, i'll the
person of Mr.. John White, father-in-law
of Mr.. James p. Merritt, of this town, died
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John
johnson, on West Main street, on Friday
afternoon last, of cancer in the stomach.
The deceased was native of Ireland, but
had been Il resident and naturaiized citizen
of this country for long term OF years.
He was in the SEND year of his age. Mr..
White was farmer by occupation and I'M
til compelled to give up active business 10y
increasing iuirmities was engaged in tina,
industry, since which time he has resided
with his children, in this town. The flu
neral service took place Oh Sunday after
noon, at the Catholic Church, of which the
deceased was q member. and was attended
by large number of friends. Kew. Father
Lyon, the pastor, officiated and the re
mains were deposited in the burial grounG
attached to the church.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1882-09-09
Teachers Association,

The Teachers Association met in Port
Opposite, pursuanl 70 adjournment, the
President i'll the chair. The meeting was
called to order at p. NJ, and opened with
prayer by Rev. Mr.. Squire. The calling
Il r,,tq :Qiil waas omitted, owing to the
small attendance The minutes OF the
June meeting We're read and approved.
The election of officers for the ensuing
year being the first business in order. the
following were selected: President. +. S.
Everist: Vice President, G. w. Thomas;
Go-.oo..;.1y. W HAYES Moare. Executive
Committee, 4:essft j. l.. Urathers, V.
Ii. Watts. r. Ii. stephenson, j. IT, Jen-
ness and Misses II, l.. Owens and Emma
Wilson.
The question referred at the last meet,
ing to the Association by Mr.. Squire, was
answered by Nessrs, Thomas and Croth-
ers. Ihe problem in geometry which
was continued from the last meeting was
demonstrated satisfactorily by Mr.. Croth-
erS.
Mr.. Squier, who had been attending
the STATE lei.,,i,GI~ = ,;sG.ia.;Gi., cave the
teachers Of this Association quite an i'll
teresting account of its proceedings.
The following question was referred by
Mr.. J. Ii. .Jenness to Mr.. Cecil y. Kidd:
8 ...g,ss"rihe a square in the segment of 4
circle. y
The following programme was reported
by the Executive Committee for the DC
tober meeting: Reader, Miss V. Ella
rhomtsunI E@sayist, Mr.. j. l.. Crothers,
subject, "The development of the mind
to be followed by free discussion.
The honary membership was represent
ed by Prof. Geo. X. Bechtel aud Dir. a.
A. Hanna.
Upon motion, adjourned to meet in
Port Deposit, on saturday, October iii,
1882, at $50 P. n.
W. HAYES MOORE, Secretary.
| Fort deposit. September, 2nd lSS2.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1882-09-09
Tax-Paylng-Large Collections.

During the .aonth OF august; the Cox
lentors Of state and cn..nty taxes i'll the
various districts collected an amount ar
gregating So, lSl. 90 OF coanty and $4,000
of State tax, Oh which WAS allowed a dis
count Of y per gent on fSs;lts and per cent
On uounty. ,i'his collie. ;iGn tx leeds thar of
any former year, being nearly onc-lIalf the
whole amount of tax, which is 500, 577.5:i,
aud shows what may be done by liberal
dealing. In consequence of these large col
ections, the Commissioners will be enabled
10 pay both witnesses and jurors fees for
the next term of court i'll cash. instead OF
giving them Il certificate payable i'll Il year
hence, and which, in many cases, was sold
at Il sacrifice by the holder. During TIE
current month a discount of per cent will
be allowed upon all State taxes paid and on
county taxes 3 per cent. This discount is
Jar il excess of any profits possible 10 he
i 4sit mate h,!!tsine:s aid Sliotid acis an in
ceptiF1 to all property holders t. settle up
their ta&es. i.ach month the lsfe will be
retiucep .er cent So that tbs eaiiier it is
paid the greater III" gain 10 LAG l,a.ty pay
inr
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1882-09-09

daughter of the late Jonathan 5cu'd"", VIII"
died Il short time ago on his tAr'n i ieM
mile, east of town, Her remain w"Ee IN
TERED in the Elkton cemetery, "'' N"naHy
evening last, Rev. Mr.. llebert"n II iaiing.
The fruit and vegetable canning estah-
lishmeut, of Messrs. Osborne \ lAdiNer
at North East, now in active operation Is
one of the most extensive ana complete III
this part of the STATE. The house now has
4 capacitv of about four hundred baskets ct
peaches per day, and is putting up about
that quantity daily. The works are located
on the river just south OF the town, w'h'
every facility for transportation OF Stock
and supplies. Several hundred hands are
enp,oved in making the fruit ready t"r the
clnnr,s, among whom are humhcr "t
foreigners who caunot yet speak f.aG''>".
The bearers are paid twelve cents per basket
far peaches and four cents per bucket ior
tomatoes. The fruit put up here ranks n'Sh
in the market and commands ready safe.
M.ssrs Osborne x Naudiver propose before
another season to enlarge tier WORKS, ana
to add a can and box factory, manufacture
ing their own cans and boxes. The concern
is n live one and will keep up with the
times.
The Napth0 seems to be in demand.
The season is waning, but not the interest
in sailing Thursday week she was charte:-
ed by party of ladies and gentlemen, VINO
left SCOTS landing at 10 \. NJ. passing
swiftly out of the creek with q fair wind
and tide hat soon carried her out into the
broad waters of the Elk. After Il few hours
of pleasant sailing Town Point was reached.
\ landing at that place was suggested and
agreed to unanimously, dinner wis pre-
pared and eaten i'll an empty building found
there, after remaining an hour or so. we re-
turned to the boat and soon We're homeward
! bound The breeze that had so faithfully
carried us away from home, Just as faithful
" performed its work in carrying us back
again, and we made a swift and delightful
run against the tide, reaching home 1T 1.
T. NJ. With the exception of some clouds
and rain the day passed without incident OF
/ an unpleasant nature. Captain Eowlers
| yacht is so complete in all its appointments
as to prevent rain from interfering with
| those on board, and we can safely recon-
MEM her to any who may wish to enjoy a
! day on the water y.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1882-09-09
A Batch of Railroad Accidents.

Wednesday last was day unusually
prolific of miShaps on the Philadelphia,
Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad, three
or four break downs and run offs occurring,
all of them however, We are happy to say,
free from loss OF life or serious injury TO any
one. The first one reported occurred at
Perryvillr, where the shifting engine in
moving cars back ans: forth upon the num-
erous tracks upon the piers there, succeeded
in backing two Of them into the river. The
wrenking train was dispatched from Will
minoton To the relief of the drowning cars,
and as it passed North East station, trouble
number > happened, by one of the cars jump
ing the track. While brSily engaged in
getting the car on the track the wreckerS
received \ summons to come to the relief OF
the train, which had met with accident
number :; at this station. The latter was
perhaps the most serious accident OF the
day, an engine being badly broken up and
both tracks blocked for several hours. HE
subject of the mishap was freight engine
No %, which was drawing the morning
through freight south. She had pulled OFT
on to L siding just below the station TO al
low another train to pass. and while 1EnE-
ing along ut quite u SLOW gait the axle ..i
the front wheels of the forward truck broke
in two bringing the forward part OF the To-
cotilOLlNe uOWI upon Iut SlouIhs
| which it plowed at Il terrible rate for some
distance, tearing up rails and twisting cross
ties into all SORTS of shapes. out rira!'nE
any steam pillow yet invented. Had the
same accident occurred while the train was
/ moving at It's usual rate between stations
there is no estimating the amount OF de-
| struc1ion that would have followed 10 the
/ long line of heavily laden cars attached, hut
| happening as it did, while moving very
/ slowly HE only damage was to the engine
| itself and tie tracks. The wreclln9 train
| after getting out of its trouble at North East,
! hurried up the relief of No. %, (leavug the
. two cars ut Perryville to continue their
! bath} arriving here Just before noon, and i'll
q few ,.o.lrs tie disabled engine vas set UP
on TIE track really t. la faIleti 10 lie los
! pital tor disabled lGGo.aots yes, ii4 .le sam
age to the track repaired. So thai ll.a after
noon trains were enabled TO rim on tine.
| While the wreclers We're at work here, no.
tice came that peach train on the Della
aware division had jumped the track, max
in. jam of its freight, but doing but little
other damage. This constituted mishap
nu;,...-,' ;. 2 larger number than ever occur
red upon! tiia f..... y. "ue day for Il long
time before. The systematic n,iu IA ,,..1l "'an
ner in which the men of the wreckihs train
20 about clearing up a wreck and repairing
damages to the tracks, was Il subject of
, wo,i.e. j.. 4 large plumber of spectators, on
the ,i;t. Of tie :I,yuiIS...