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Accident TO DR.. r II. Tuft.

On Thursday evening, at about G.3n
clock, as DR.. Reuben II. Tuft, who re
sides near Cowantown, about six miles
above town, was driving home, his horse
became unmanagable and ran away. de
molishing the carriage and throwing Dr.
Tuft and child, who accompanied him.
to the ground. The child was unhurt
but the doctor was quite seriously injured
DIR. Tuft arrived at this station from
Philadelphia. by the go T.. VI. train. and
his horse and carriage being here await
ing his arrival. started at once for home.
The horse was what is known as bolter,
that is, one that will take sudden freaks
to run, kick or otherwise misbehave.
Just as he turned the corner at Cowan-
town, the animal made quick bolt and
ran with all his speed down the road to-
wards the house. kicking as he went.
About a quarter of mile from where he
started, some part of the running gear
gave way and the doctor and the child
were thrown out. The child fell upon
the doctor and in consequence escaped
injury. She Immediately ran back to
Cowantown and told of the accident. and
several persons hurried to the injured
man relief. He was taken up and
pidceu upon inc UldHkCI du;l tODe ana as
soon as conveyance could be procured
was taken home. Mr.. T. j Scott came
to this town for medical aid and sum
moned Dir. Mitchell, who made an exam
nation of tie injured mans condition.
He was insensiJe when taken up. but
by the time the doctor arrived had re
covered. The examination showed that
his face was badly cut ana scraped. by
coming in contact with the stones of the
road Che fell head foremost), his head
was cut in three places, and sundry other
bruises Were found upon him. 1t is un-
certain as yet whether he is internally
injured or not, as the doctor says it will
be several days before such injury will
develop itself if it exists. At present he
appears to be comfortable, doing as well
as a man can under such circumstances.
The many friends of the doctor here
were shocked to hear of the accident, and
they really besieged DR.. Mitchell. upon
his return. for information as IL his con-
dition. When it was learned that lie was
not fatally injured, as at first reported,
great relief was felt.
Since writing the above we have learn
ed that the cause of the horse becoming
frightened was the giving away or falling
out of the bolt that secures the shafts
to the axle. When it fell out the shafts
dropped upon the animals hind legs. a
thing that will brighten almost any
horse.
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More Old Papers.

We were shown this week, by Mrs.
VIM. Torbcrt, of this town, a copy of the
CceH G"=dft. published here Saturday,
November 23d. 1889. \ copy of the
Philadelphia Saturdoy Ercnjng Post of
August 18th, 1880, and a copy OF the
Bost2H giraffe of Monday, February
eth, 1904, addressed on the border on
top to Mitchell 4 Sheppard, the parties,
subscribers no doubt. to whom it was at
Shat time mailed. They are all in a good
state of preservation. From the Wash
ington correspondent of the latter paper
dated February 20th, seven days before
the date OF publication, We take the fol-
lowing:
J. Randolph, and his friend Willis Ale
ton lodges at the fame houfe-at dinner
on Saturday. difputc arofe between Il.
and Alton relative to the dilcuition of
the Georgia claim: Alton having the day
before voted in oppoIition to his friend.
rs they did not perfectly agree as to
certain fact, they cortradicted each other
il direct terms: the conlequcnce OF which
was, that J. Randolph took glais of
vine, threw it into Alfton's face, and
broke the glafS over his head; and upon
Allton>s attempting to attack Il. with
his Phytical force, the company Interpret
ed and prevented them from doing viO-
lence to each other, after which Il. threw
a bottle OF wine, that remained on the
dinin%-tAble at Alton, aud called him
ratcai and puppy, and informed him that
he fhould always be at his room ready
to receive him. Thus endetl the firft
leifon, as | received it from a perfon pref
ent: whether this will ii1ue as an affair of
ho"o1, or will be quoted where it is, |
expect to hear this day
p. :. 1t is faid II. and \. are both in
the cultody Of the Martial ofthe diftrict.
The column of legislative proceedings
published in the same paper, is full of
accounts OF word battles between men,
bers of House and Senate, in which
language far more expressive than polite
was freely used, scoundrel, puppy. liar,
coward and all such cpithets are found
throughout it. and there is a constant
reference to field of honor. single combat.
duelS, Nc. SO it appears from this old
paper that there was as much, if not
more wrangliug ili those days-thc good
old times as they are sometimes called
as there is now.
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you like, so long as there are a few
figures in it of obloug shape, and about
eight by fourteen inches in size. really
must Insist on those dimensions. and |
want the outlines to be distinct Why am
particular about these points? Simply
because my feet are rather large. Ny
knowledge of art is sufficient to teach
me that the eye judges of size 10y com
pariSou. II my foot is put out for view
on or beside a figure in carpet that Is
smaller than itself, don't yOu see that
it shows for all its actual dimensions,
but if it rests on distinct design of
three or four times its own area, it is
apparently reduced ? 50 our carpet must
have few big figures in it for my per
sonal use. As soon as You have made
the selection | will know by the colorS
how to make my purchases of hosiery
this season. The eXaction& of dress now
adayS require harmony of hucS.
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Election OF Overseer of Poor.

The board of trustees of the Cecil County
Aims House met on Monday last, Tor the
purpose OF electin- an overseer of the poor
and IA physician To the institution. There
was several candidates for the position of
"Vor>ccr, Among them Mr. John Davis, the
present eucumbent. For the position of
physician there was but one candidate, DIR.
James :. Whitaker, of Fair Hill, DIR. lamar
declining to appear as a candidate. The re-
suit of the i'alioting showed Il majority of
the votes IN iivor of Mr.. VIM. c. Scar.
borough for "vrreerr, who WAS afterwards
made the unanimous choice. DIR. Whitakt +
of course was chosen as physician. This
action of the board, throws Mr.. Davis out
al employment nj Il season of the year
when il is almost impossible 10 make en-
g"g"menlS aS Il farmer or 10 secure II farm
Tor tenancy.
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Sorghum Culture.

Under this head an exchange speaking of
the valuable nature of sorghum, ills adapta-
hility to his soil and climate and the {, a e
which ii may he grown, says at is easily
grown and the manufactured product is so
valuable in the household economy that it
is Il wonder every farmer docs not grow at
least sufficient To supply his own wants for
Syrupor awcetening, particularly now when
market syrupS. Since the intrudution of
glucose these Syrups are little more than a
mixture Of his ingredient and acid and are
as innocent of sweetness or the pure Juice
Of the cane as if saCchaIine matter was not
an essential. Farmers, we ale sure, since
the difficulty, rs stated, of finding good
be better able to s,cure a market for sor.
ghum.'
The culture of sorghum has been tried tc
some extent in his county, but with VIVA,
success we are unable to say. Wont some
of our readers, who have experience in this
matter, give il for the benefit of those who
have not yet tried It's culture. The remarks
of our nrighb"r IN regard to the adultera
tion of commercial syrurS and sugars, i,
more truthful than poetic, and the intro
ductIon into our local markets of pure
article of syrup from the sorghum cane,
would no doubt be of graat benefit.
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Whisperings.

That the pronounced girl of the period
now has a Leather note book dangling at her
waist.
The last gun has fired for oysters, turkey
Among the delicious and palatahle soups
is a genuine PURGE of new green Eeas if you
can get them.
1t is said to he Il sure inCiieHaCl ~ gafai-
ity to see people put sugrr and vinegar on
Lettuce.
Wild ducks are now out of season and
dinner.
SAM Wa d used to say that a man who
will eat a hash away from home, and who
cuts lettuce with e knife, will rob bank.
Miss Shoddy bad eel salad at dinner, and
said that when girl she used to catch
aad skin EN- alive.
Imitation clam fr;ttets are the Latest gas
tronorir fraud No one knows positively
but it is couiectured that they are mad" Of
flannel and batter.
Southern vegetables are abundant in
neghboIing city markets, hut have. moi yet
the proper TASTE.
Frogs come in for recognition now, and
are most palatable when fried lightly in
bread crumbs.
\ uoted Frenchman once said that 10
person who eats onions habitually should
ever be confidential.
1t is the proper thing TO cut your own
bread AT table now on Il bread plate made of
wood, and with knife provided for the oc-
caSion. 1t use to be the proper thing 10
make your own bread and cut it at the table
with Il carving knife, without ceremony.
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is all the rage. Individual taste oc-
C sionaly asserts itself and generally 10
advantage. The latest thing in the way
of ha;vlrcsaing is The Lln4try knot. 1t
is . simple and charming arrangement Of
the hair, and has met with great favor.
The hairdrcsses are not SO enthusiastic
about it, as bat little if any false hair is
required. The LamgtrJ bangs are also
much worn. There are several varieties
OF bangs, such, for instance, as Mod
,jeSkas. | ve-locks, MontagueS, frizzes
and shingles. They range in price from
fifty cents up to eight dollars accor-
ding to style and quality. One of the
hairdressers visited yesterday said that
in his opinion ban IS would be worn for
ever but that nothing positive would be
known until the latest styles are received
from Paris.
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Medical Society.

The Cecil County Medical Society held it:
annual meeting, at odd Fellows Hall, OF
Wednesday last. In the absence of tn,
President, DIR. Il, c. Carter, DIR. w. w
Nirden was called to the chair. The minute
OF the last meeting We're read and approved
The treasurer then read his annual report
cusson of interesting cases reported. \
paper was to have been read by DR.. Row.
Land, but he WAS prevented from being pres
ent, and it was set for some future meeting
The election OF officers followed. DIR. I. a
Worrall WAS elected president, and DIR. j.
II. lamar secretary and treasurer. The cX-
ecUtivr committee will hereafter be appoint
ed by the president.
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Installation of a P-Stor.

Next Wednesday evening, the 10Th inst. .
is fixed as the time for Reconsideration of the
newly selected pastor of the Presbyterian
Church of Port Deposit, Rev. James Con,
way. The installation service will be held
at 80 o'clock Z. NJ, and will be conduct,d
by Eevs. Reese, Squier, Gayley and Branch.
These gentlemen We're named by the New
Castle 'reshytery AT its recent session, fpl
this duty. \ service OF much interest is
anticipated. The choir of the church,
which is Il fine one are making necessary
preparation, and several new and choice e
lecrionS OF sacred music will be rend red.
We are authorized to extend an invitation
to the citizens # iult and Vicinity. or of
amy other nrighi.orho"'i I" be- present. \
cordial reception will he given 10 all wLo
attend
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The Devil.

The devil is in MeSSrS. Scott X Bro. :
mill. 1t is not his veritable satanic majesty
come there 10 preside at the ceremony OF
grinding mems bones, hut an iron mill
which grindS the ac;dulated South Carolina
Rock, at Il ID of a rate, and hence its
name. The mill (deviD was put in, on
Friday last, and was run al! that night and
almost the ,utirc time since. 1t is Il new
thing and = most complete machine for the
business. Heretofore it was necessary, for
the purpose of breaking he acidulated rock
to pass it through the frrtilizing mill. This
is not now necessary, the devil doing much
more work than the other. 1t requires six
men with large scoop shovcls to feed it,
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The La est Styles of Couture.

On this subject the Baltimore SIN says:
There is diversity of opinion among the
hairdrcsscrs as to how much longer
bangs will remain in fashion, At one
leading establishment it was said that
the style would continue throughout the
summer aud autumn, but that when
winter comes bangs would go. The new
fashion will be to wear the hair rolled
back, and it will be especially becoming
to ladies with low foreheads. 1t is said,
however, that it matters but little whe-
Their the style is becoming or not, Just SO
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-05-12

Harry NJ, son of Edward P. Brickley,
merchant, of Port Deposit, an interesting
lad, fourteen years of age, died at the home
of his parents on wednesday morning, f
rerebro spinal meningitis. He was i'll for
ahont three weeks, and during that time
was great sufferer. Harry was the eldest
Of his parents two children, and ar only
son. He was great favorite in Port De
post, being child of far more than aver
age intelligence. and OF a remarkably sweet
disposition. His death is mourned by many
to whom he is not related, as sincerely as
by his immediate family.
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Meeting of Directors of the Mutual Fire
Insurance Company.

The hoard of directors Of the NATURAL
Fire Insurance Company of Cecil county,
met ut their Office in this town on Tuesday,
VIM. Turbert, Esq, president i'll the chair.
Several losses by recent fires were adjusted,
viz: The loss upon the property of John T..
Alexander, of Havre de Grace, S39S 30,
heretofore paid 10y the secretary, +. \.
Ellis, Esq, was approved. This amount
was the proportion Of the loss due by this
company Mr.. Alexander having con-
current policy upon the property, in the
Farmers Insurance Company, of York Pa.
The Cristield losses, amounting to 5000. 90
We're also paid. The loss upon dwelling
house belonging 10 Joseph Dryden, in
Somerset county WAS also adjusted. The
damage to the Public School Building of
this town, was fixed at $685.. OF this
amount the Mutual pays S39954 and The
Farmers of York, S239. The Trustees hold
ing a policy in each company, one in the
Mutual for $500 and one i'll The Farmers
for SlJO0. The estimate of the damage was
made Ivy MeSSrs i. G. Strickland and Jacob
Eamho and Alonzo Reynolds. J. T. vii.
liams, general agent and adjuster for the
Farmers Company arrived here on Tuesday
afternoon and represented that company in
settlement. MeSSrS. Sqnier and Everist OF
the School Commissioners and DR.. j. II.
lamar and ThoS. bremen, Trustees of the
school were also present.
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School Commissioners,

Tie board met on Tuesday last, all the
members being present. among the pro-
ceeding we're the following. 1t was
agreed that the public examinations for
teachers he held in Elllton on Tuesday,
June the l2th, aud in Port Deposit on
Wednesday, June the 18th.
The examiner was ordered to have the
insurance policies ON Jefferson and
Cherry Grove school Louses changed,
and to have all new and uninsured school
houses insured.
Trustees for all the schools were ap-
pointed. Miss Sallie f. Kirk was ap.
pointed assistant teacher for Rising sun
school, for this term only.
The Board, after viewing the Elktcn
school house, notified the Mutual Fire
Insurance Company of Cecil County, and
the Farmers Insurance Company of
Lancaster county, Pa, Of the damage
done by the recent fire to the property.
The following resolution was adopted:
Rc&oIred, That the Board of School
Commissioners, after viewing the prem
Uses returns its sincere thanks to the
citizens of Ellton for their eXertion On
the occasion of the recent fire in She
public school house, being fully con
WINGED that but for the most skillful and
heroic endeavors, the building must have
been entirely destroyed.
The Board of County Commissioners,
ut their meeting, on Tuesday last, renewed
the policies of insurance upon the county
buildings, held l'y them in cumpani way
from home, and which had about expired
This insurance was effected through Theo
j. Nanneman, of Port Deposit, and amounts
to about $4,000. In consequence of a state
ment by the agent that if fire originated in
any of the buildings, in consequence of the
use of them for any other than the legiIi-
mate business of the county, the policy
upon il would be Initiated, the privilege Of
using one of the second story rooms of the
Court House. WAS Withdrawn from the Elk
ton Comet Band.
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Accident.

We are sorry TO announce that Il severe ac-
ci,lrnt httrll Miss Martha Mccullough, sis
ter of w. W. McCu}l"ugh. Esq, OF Wash
ingtun, u. G., Il native oI this county, on
Thursday. lie :ird inst. Miss NcCullou4h
with ller s!Srrr, WAS driving ia hr grounds
of the Soldiers li"n,., v hru from some rel
son ar other IL. l,nrs,. hrcamr frightened,
and ran. The l:Il&"S of course were scared
ard in their triskt jumped from the car
riagc, while it WAS moving ut a rapid rate.
The first one /" jump escaped with slight
bruises, Nut Miss Martha waS not so fortu-
nate, in her fail breaking both of her lower
limbs, Just above IA. ankk'. She was car
rird into the Soldiers Home. and the sur
geon Of the institution set the broken bones,
and She WAS then taken to her brothers res
idrucc in the ambulance, belonging 10 the
institution. Miss Mccullough is well known
here and her many friends will be panied
To lraru of this serious mi>h&p.
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The New Susquehanna Railroad Bridge

a Baltimore SIM special from IIavrc
Ge Grace speaks of the work of the Bal
timore and Philadelphia railroad survey
ers near that place. Negotiations have
been opened for the purchase of piling.
and soundings have been made for the
new railroad bridge. The survey indi-
cate Watson's island as the point of the
crossing. This island is of considerable
SIZE. At one end OF it is a mound. which
resid elts Of the neighborhood call a
mountain The hill is well wooded. and
it is quite as kigi! as the Hartford side.
which is precipitous and bluiy. 1t is be
lieved that a suspension bridge viii be
the mode of crossing. The topography
is favorable to such a conclusion, even if
direct intimationS were wanting of such
a purpose. From the Hartford buff to
the Watson's Island mount the distance
is hardly greater, if as great, as the dis
lance Spanned by the railroad bridge over
Niagara river. From the island to the
Cecil shore the distance is greater. The
water is navigable on both sides Any
bridge at this point, therefore, must
either provide draws or rise high enough
above the water to permit unobstructed
passage to vessels, which are mostly
small
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That Troublesome Sparrow

y few years ago with great enthusiasm,
the English sparrow was introduced into
This country, as ii destroyer of the disgust
ing measuring worm, that infests the shade
trees upon the streets, and all We're happy,
in the prospect Of getting rid of the worm.
But. 10, it has now been discovered that
the sparrow has no palate for worm diet and
that he has become a greater pest than the
worm ever was, destroying our grain and
fruits, and driving away our native birds,
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Harmony of Hues.

A young girl in neighbouring town
insisted upon having something to say as
to the selection of a new carpet for the
colors," said she, nor whether we get a
regular carpet or a rug; and most of the
pattern may consist of small designs, if
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Titus carried OF the prize.

VT. Illus tlTIIt'I OH TTt TTI|"
The time for holdigg this election, rs fixed
10y the law, is from two until six o'clock,
all working hours of the day. Had it been
provided that the polls should open at say
T. o'clock NJ, so as to include the dinner
hour, the vote would be much larger, as
many persons would vote at that time who
would not quit work for the purpose. Let
us have a change. The election passed OF
quietly, though the contest was quite Il
spirited en-.
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From this it will be seen that Messrs.
Brattou, Terrell, Witwurth, Turner and
MarShbank will constitute the boar,ltor the
current year The vote for hailiti was as
fellows.
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Franklin Street, East Side.

Rice L Irvine's Addition to st. Paul.
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loFFICIAL PUBLICATIONS | tsse-
Vacation Of that part Of # Old Terrific
rial ROad' SO-CallGd, ::,bGtWGGn
JOSGttG and Louis streets,
CITY CLERKS OFFICE,
SAINT PAUL, July 16, 1883.

WHEREAS petition has been filed in this office,
as provided by law, by order of the Common
Council of the City of Saint Paul, asking fer the
vacation of so much of the ''0ld Territorial
Road'' so-called, as lies between Louis and Jo-
sette streets and passing through Block four f4)
of Drake d Dewey's addition to st. Pau, and
WHEREAS the petitioners state that they are
majority of the owners on the line of the yaca-
tion asked for and that the object and reason for
such vacation is, that said Block4 has recently
been recorded as an addition to the city and the
owners thereof have dedicated to the oiigaPeets
Cnthe north, east, south and west of s8XH96ok.
il'of which afford ample accommodation for
thetraveling public and that said Territorial
Road is of no further nse as highway. ~
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given that
said petition Will be heard and considered by
the Common Council of the City of Saint Paul,
or committee to be appointed by them on
Tuesday the 4th day of September, A. D. 1888,
at 7:30 o'clock p. m, at the Council Chamber,
in the City Hall.
By order Of the Common Council,
THOS. A. PRENDERGAST,
y17-5w-tue City Clerk.
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Confirmation Of Assessment for Sprink'
ling Exchange Street.
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC Works,
CITY OF ST.. PAUL, Mimi, Aug. 2, 1883.

The assessment of benefits, costs and expenses
arising from the sprinkling of Exchange street,
from Chestnut street to Wilkin street in the
city of st. Paul, Minnesota, until the 1st day of
November, A. D. 1883, under contract of r. c.
Arnold, having 81 been completed by
the Board of Public Works in and
for said city, said Board will meet at their
Office in said city at p. m. on the Goth day of
August, A. D. 1883, to hear objections {if any)
to said assessment, at which time and place un-
less sufficient cause is shown to the contrary,
said assessment will be confirmed by said Board.
The following is list of the supposed owners
names, description of the property benefited,
and the amounts assessed against the same, to-
witt -,
5- Rice 4 Irvine's Addition to st. Paul.
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Lafayette AYenne North Side.

Bass Addition Of Out Lots to Ct. Paul,
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Wiles' Addition to St. Paul.
Robert Street, West Side.
st. Paul Proper.

Supposed owner and
description. Lot. Block. Benefits.
" D Cornish, q Of. 81 IL, $22 90
Steele, q d of N e OIL II 2S 09
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Burr Street, East Side.

Brunson's Addition to st. Paul