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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1884-03-08
North East Items.
Ne or ROLLING MILL HASD5-rHE

SrKiNE OF ROLLING MILL HASDs-rIiE
PUBLIC SCHOOL, ETC.
The lr,Iuc,ion OF 10 per cent lately at the
rolling mill mas caused Il ''strike." This was
the second reduction within the last two or
three mouths, and the men began to think
il lime 70 say by action, if not words, 1T IS
time for us 10 trya case in reduction Such
course 10y the company Is much com
planned of, hut owing To the depression, &c.,
in that branch of industry at this time, their
action in the matter should not be, we think
TOO much condemned, as they know better
titan US what they are doing, their lnttn-
TONS, &c y portion of the strikers lie
sumed work Wednesday morning, ami IL Is
possible before this Is given to your readers
they all will have returned to duty.
John McknSey, who resided near this
town, WAS found dead on Tuesday last IN
his carriage. The family is well known IN
this town and vicinity, and have the uhdi-
vided sympathy of all.
Rev. MrTodd, pastor of the NJ. f. Church,
is attending conference.
We learn with regret the unfavorable ac-
ton of the State School Board in regard 10
abolition of the boOk-fee in our pubic
schools. Suppose we will have to submit,
though reluctantly, to the inevitable.
Oar public school appears 10 be in a
healthy condition. There are, we are in
termed, 10 or more en- the roll, with the
daily attendance ranging from III 10 l3o.
Health, goo,.; weather and roads, bad.
CITIZEN.
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WEDDING BELLS.
A Cecil County Man Carries off
Il Harrisburg Lady.

The Harrisburg Sunday Morning grie-
graoh says: ~ large number Of invited
guests gathered at the residences of Nj.
l.. c. Johnson, NJ. 1872 Reilly street. IN
Thursday evening. February -, to wit
ness the mari age cccmouy Of Nelson
johnson, o. Cecil county. Maryland,
to Christie Lucas. They We're attended
by Miss Emma Beamelsieffer, of Nj.
JOY, Lancaster county, Miss Minnie
Lentz, Aaron WaIburn aud Miles Coover,
of Harrisburg, and entered the par
lors to the familiar strains of the bridal
march from Lohengrin, The ceremony
was performed by Rev :. I. Buck. At
the conclusion OF The ceremony the con-
tracLi!.g parties received the coEgratuia-
tons of many friends. The guests af-
forwards sat down to Il table groaning
beneath the luXuries of the season The
centre of the table was occupied by Il
beautiful cake, on the top of which was
moulded i'll sugar, the horse Shoe, typi.
cal Of good luck. Tho bridal presents
were many, valuable and useful aud
were presented by friends from Harris
burg and other places
The bridal patty left Harrisburg for
their future home, il this coun,y Oh last
Tuesday, aud were received by a large
company OF relatives and friends at the
residence of the groom's father, Mr..
John II. Johnson, OF Bay View, Fifth
district.
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Death of an Aged Lady.

On Thursday. February 2Sth, Mrs. Mary
Handshaw, widow OF the late Amos Hand
shaw, did at R1wl;;rdsville. III this
county. aged ST years, and was buried at
Nottingham burial ground On Monday
last. Mrs. Hanashaw was tl.e grand
mother of Mr.. Frank Rawlings deputy
Clerk OF The Circuit Court for this county.
She was lady of remarkably even and
gentle dispositions; 50 much So, that not
one of her surviving family can remem-
Der Of ever hearing her say a harsh w"rd
or of her ever doing an unkind act to any
one. Amos liandShaw was during lis
life time one of our most valued subscri-
bers. His name has been upon the sub
scription list Of the WING and this paper
has been going weekly into his family
from the day OF its establishmt Mt IT, the
present time
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Appleton Items.

y LARGE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. --EEHoN-
Al.S--rKorEETy SALES, ETC.
Ncor Ihig:-The gale which swept over
This district Il week ago Frustrated a chest
nut tree on the farm Of Mrs. Emily Reed,
near Cowantown, which measured at the
surface of the ground clever feet in diane
ter. 1t was INFLOW vt the butt, with an
opening like door; in the hollow a score of
grown persons could find standing reon.
Though nearly rotted off it had one living
bore nuts the past season This tree was
probably standing when America was dis
covered
George Brown, who owns Il part ct the
Peterson Cummings property. west of Big
Elk, has broken ground for house which
he expects to build the coming season.
Joseph Brown, merchant at Cowantow !,
has bought the store house and dwelling in
which he resides, and distributes cheap
goods, and in connection Herewith he will
hereafter dispense justice TO those in need
of his services as Justice of the Peace, TO
which Office His Honor, the Governor, has
appointed Mr. Brown.
Howard Scott will leave the Big Elk mill
March 2jth, returning to his own mill, near
Rrewsters mill. The place he racates will
be occupied by Mr.. Sollnon, from Ricketts,
mills.
The family OF James Il. Willis will return
to their farm wherein Mr.. John Brown now
resides. Mr. Brown takes the place where
Edward Pool lives, who will 80 to Rickett's
mills, near Elkton.
James IcKane, having sold his farm to
the H. X O. Il. l.. Co, has bought the farm
of Mr.. Coats, near Brewster's cotton mills,
to which Nj. McNane will move shortly.
Mr.. Samuel Mcdonnell, a well-known and
respectable citizen living in the village OF
Montgomery, is very unwell and has been
So for Il considerable time. Doubts are en-
tertaiued of his recovery.
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Mechanics Valley Items.

THE GROUND noG-MovING DAY--rnE
OAK SCHOOL, ETC.
The earth swine came without his hole
Upon the ground hogs day,
And saw his shadow and his tail,
And then went back to stay
six weeks or more behind his door,
All curlci up in the clay.
Quite number Of ugly folks showed
their uglncss by sending good looking
people, some of the ugliest comic pic
lures they could find. We put ours IN
the stove, peace to its ashes.
Mr.. John kirkpatrick intends moving
from the Valley to Mr.. J. II. Mahony' S
honse on the Row. Mr.. J. w. Shippers
will sell part of his farm stock and inn
plements and retire to his own farm, on
Egg Hill. Sorry to lose you Joe. Come
and smile upon us often.
Vacation at the Oak continues. Why
is this thus when Miss Sue Gamble re-
sponded to the call and signified her
willingness to take charge of the school,
aud presented herself at the door of that
institution with that intent? Why was
the door closed against her and the
house locked up for the mice to hold
high revelry? Will some one rise and
explain?
The people here pay their taxes as
the rest of mankind and expect the same
advantages. If our school is closed where
is the next generation OF debaters to
come from, We would like to know. We
notice the book lee law has gone under.
II this stumbling block in the way of
progress has one advocate Outside of
the narrow circle it beneiits) who can
give one reason why it should longer ex-
list, then we will give two why it should
rot.
Our highways or waterways rather,
have been and still are in bad condition.
but we look toward foY better roads in
the near future, when that army of com.
missioners are ouly organized, drilled
and paid.
We close and add one suggestion: lay
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ferreh to the committee cu Free lraG's
aid.
A communication was resolved from
Bishop Stephens, introducing the Rev.
ID. =. kidders mission. Dr. kiddyr.
who is secretary OF the boaid OF c1u2a-
ton, made brief address with reference
to the work in the Sunday schools, and
enthusiastically urged general obser-
vance and celebration of children's day
in the churches.
On motion it was decided to refer The
case of the Rev. John Shilling to the
board Of stewards.
Under the stewards call, the following
sums raised for conference ciamrnts, worn
out preachers and widows, were reported
and handed in by the churches:
Wilmington dj>trict--itrh.i afi elias
COW, So; Cherry Hill, $40; Chesapeake City,
$l4 60; Chester, $50; ChristianI, Slj: Deiaw-
are City and Port Penn, SIC; Eik,"n and
Crouch's Chapel, see; Mt. Lennon, $40;
Mt Pleasant, SO: Newark and Wesley, $40:
New Castle $50: Newport, Sl9; Nor Ii East,
$40; Port Deposit, $50; 81. Georges and
Summit, $50. Wi1miugton-A>hury, $50;
BrauIywine, 81: Epworth, SO, Grace, 30;
MI. Salem, 500; Scott, So: &. PiWi's $50.
Union, Sl36: Zion, So.
From tie report OF Presiding Eiirri Hill
of the Wilmington district, 10" following is
taken. Several churchc, conducted sue
cessful revivals dnring the yrar. Improve
ments of an extensive nature are reported
to a number of churches and III" debt
created thereby is being removed. Two
new churches and two new isaT$"n"GrS have
been built during the year. Nineteen of
the % churches which receive married men
own their parsoaages: reductions have been
made in two instances anu five increased.
There are nov :: 2iS members at church in
TIE district and 90 prui,.itinurr~. Greater
accuracy in REPORTS aud '';ir" o.: children are
suggested. Under the call the following
missionary collections We're handed in. lie
second amount where two are given hriug
for the women'S foreign missions Bethel
and GLASGOW. $40: Charlestown circuit, $40
Cherry Hill, $50, s2l 80: Chester, so
Christiana circuit, So: Delaware CITY aud
Port Penn, $50, ST: Eiktcn and t'rouch's
Chapel, S2Sl %; Mt. Pleasant, S2G,$5; New
ark and Wesley, S100; New Castle, SIoS
Newport circuit, Sl25; Sill; North East.
Sl27 90, $50; Port Deposit, 500, S33.2;.; Red
Lion, $40: Rising Sun, $40, SO; Ashnry,
5000, $50; Brandy $40; Epworth, 81,
S53: Mt Salem, Sl55, Sl23: Scott, 2l2S, $5i;
Union, SIG, S41. -: Zion circuit, $i2;i, so;
st. Paul's, 500: Grace, SA,125 70, &i2..
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Death of David Davis E>rotcgc.

Mary, wife Of the late Perry Eeazey, u
former slave in the family of United States
Senator David Davis in this COUNTY, died
of old age on Wednesday, NJ the aims house
in Wilmington, Del. after an Illness OF only
two or three days duration Her funeral
took place from the ainiS house at II 4. NJ.
yesterday; interment in +. Zion cctnelrr,
Front and Union streets At the rtIIcst of
ex-senator Davis the funeral arrangements
were made by w. c. L. ColquEoun. Mrs.
Veazey as well as her deceased husband
were once slaves at the Davis homestead in
this town, and for many years the ex-,ema-
tor had been paying for their support. lie
boarded Mrs. Neazey at the aims honSt,
paid her husbands funerai EXPENSES, and
will also pay hers.
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Marriage Off. c. Thackery, Esq.

The marriage Of 4. c. Thacllcry. Esq,
of E!ktor bar, to Hiss Lizzie b. Stcph-
ensou, daughter Of MIR. +. NJ. Stephen
son, prominent citizen Of Dover, Della
ware, took place in the Methodist Epis-
copal Church, of the last name town on
Tuesday afternoon last, Rev. DR.. Cald-
well officiating.
The church was darkened and beauti-
fully decorated with evergreens, &c.
The bride was handsomely dressed in
cream colored satin and was pronounced
the pretticst bride that ever left Dover.
Her attendants were her sister, Annie
Stephenson, and Jennie Rodgers OF Utica,
New York, The gentlemen attendants
were brother of the groom and MIR.
Rowland.
The members of the immediate family
of the groom We're the only persons who
attended from this town. but had the
weather been pleasant large number
would have been present. The bride
and groom with number Of friends left
Dover on the 40 Z. NJ. train for Balti
more, where they arrived safely, taking
rooms at the Carrollton Hotel. There
they were called upon on Wednesday by
large number of friends, and on Thurs
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Charges Against MIR. Bristur.

The Rev. George F. Bristor, formerly
pastor OF ST. Luke's NJ. E. Church.
Newark, n. j., has received :. copy OF
the formal charges against him from the
official board of that church. The charges
it will be remembered, were first IRE
he asked for copy Of the formal charges
and only received it last week. He is
now very sick at the residence CT His
father. 140 North Exeter street, Ba.tl-
more, but ii well enough will combat
the charges before the Newark Confer
ence, which meets the latter part OF this
month.
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New Leeds Items.

THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES AND CONFER
ENCa-LEpGER MILLS, ETC.
Mud, rain, snow ard wind, are the pre-
dominating features OF the day, with
sunshine as a variety, which all look for,
but seldom see.
Oar ministers will shortly leaver for
Conference We understand Il portion
of the congregation or members, are de-
siriouS for the return of the present pas
tor. Would it not be more satisfactory
and conducive to better feeling to leave
the matter entirely with conference and
do away with the petition business?
The opinion prevails that the Wilma
Debating Society has collapsed.
The yourg ladies and gentlemen of
this place have organized an association
known as Il reading circle.
Burns Il Noaks removed their derricks
and tracks last week. The Manhattan
Dredging Co., will remove their 'ele-
plant" Cecil county mud is Il poor sub
stance to lay track on.
The Lcdge.' mill is stopped this week
OH account of over production.
Mr.. Henry McCauley is suffering with
another attack of rheumatism.
One of the mules in the Marley team
fell dead while on the road to Elkten, on
Tuesday morning.
Just now the tariff is the all absorbing
question. Many farmers think they are
rot benefited by manufactures. They
seem to forget that their sons seek and
obtain employment in mills, factories,
and shops, ar;l if every man was tlller
of the soil. there wonld be over produc-
ton, just like there is iii the mills now.
Farm produce would not command pay
ing prices, and mighty little money
would there be in circulation, unless We
give eggs and butter that appellation
Fax.
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Chesapeake City Items.

SHELL k"Ans-A MARINE RAILWAY -
THE ICE EMBARGO, ETC.
Capt. John Eviland, of barge Equal
Rights, has been employed by our County
shells for the public road leading from
Chesapeake to bohemia Bridge, which is
about the most sensible way of fixing the
roads ever yet adopted. go ahead Potter
anG the rest OF your associates, and never
let up until you give rs good reads, n free
bridge and thus put Cecil county out OF old
fogyism, and place her where she rightly
belongs, sn the side of Republican progress
and reform.
The Ladies AID Society, of the NJ E
Church, helu on Wednesday evening, an
oriental tea party which resulted very salts
tactorily and much merriment and pleasure
were realized besides the money arising
thprcfroin.
Back creek is frozen over which makes
Ii very inconvenient to boating interests.
The Marine railway, so much talked Of
for some time past, reports progress
We are glad to announce that AlonZa
Boulder, his mother aud sisters, have To-.
Gated i'll our city, in the house lately occu.
pied by Z. p Bowen, deceased. I am in
formed that .Aonza has entered into part
nership with his brother James a Boulder
iii the commission, grain and fruit bus-
ness. If so we bespeak for them much
success.
Business is rather slack owing to thesud-
den change in the weather, and the trpmen-
dous Geld wave or blizzard which came to
pass IA few days ago. PC.
We cali attention to the advertisement
of Pratt Bcothers, NurSeymen, of Ro-
chester, New York; who are in want of
mere statesmen. st
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"I1 the MeGdO,c."

\ Magnificent Plate Engraving, I2X17.
In the Meadow is a perfect plate copy OF
Julien Dupres last great painting, and makes a
beautiful ornament tor the home OF every dwelleI
in city, town or country. In the Meadow rep.
reSents farm scene Of great beauty. In the dist
ance are seen the farmers dwelling and outbuild.
ings nesting quietly in dense mass of rich foil.
age: near by are "A group OF cattle, standing OF
lying down in the shade. In the direct foreground
is presented perhaps the finest engraving OF cow
ever executed. The marvellous outlining OF the
animal is alike the wonder and admiration of our
American artists who call to examine the picture.
She has broken away from n stake (PfGhD, TO
which she was tied, and is moving of to Join the
other cattle. The peasant woman, to whom the
COW belongs, has caught up the broken strands OF
the rope, and is endeaNorlng to bring back the
hayward animal. The outlines of the woman 8
face. the whole expression OF her cOuntenance,
and her attitude are these OF strength and deter
NINA lion. fully equal to that displayed by the
unrugy animal IN her Efforts to release herself
from the vigorous grasp. Taken all in all, the
farm picture is one of surprising loneliness and
beauty.
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day they left for Washington, where
they will remain until the beginning of
next week when they will return to this
town. The bride is described as young
lady OF great personal attractions aud of
pleasant and agreeable manners.
Mr.. Thacllery has taken the residence
now occupied by ex Sheriff Dunbar, on
east Main street, of which he will take
possession on the 18th inst.
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"EOeS or Friends %"
A Magnificent Plate Engraving, Inns.

This grandest work of Philip X. Morris has been
completed and exhibited this year in the Royal
Academy. Two beautiful children gathering
primroses in deer park, are followed by the ami
mails, evidently curious to know what the little
intruders about. The children, suddenly turn
ing. discover them and are filled with alarm and
doubt. They drop their basket. plant themselves
against Il large forest tree with the mingled air OF
curiosity and fear. The beautiful animals mean
while divide their attention between the basket
and the children, and are apparently as eager IA
the latter to discover whether they foes or
friends. The mutual curiosity, timidity. and ire
pidation manifested by both children and ami
ipals. is admirably brought out. The magnificent
forest trees. with their long overhangipg branch
es afford pleasing background while the wealth
of grasses gives tone and variety to the picture.
This powerful engraving, with its contrasts strong
lights and shades, dramatic contours ana expires
sions. presents an animated rural scene of uIe-
uualIed richness and beauty.
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Forty Hours Devotion.

ssThiS solemn service VIII commence ut tie
Catholic Church in this town on tomorrow
Sunday. Following wi! h" the order Of
services:
Supday-1o \. NJ, High Mass AMI ser
mon, RI. Rev. Bshcp Becker celebraif: =
T. NJ, confession: $50, NeSpers and sermon.
Monday and Tuesday mt 6 \. NJ,
and High Mass at \. NJ. with instructions.
Tuesday. confession throughout the day.
Devotional services and sermon at 80 PM.
The sermons and instructions viii he ly
TT. Rev. Bishop Becker.
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Killed by Il Freight Train.

AS freight train NJ. 40 on the Colrm-
bia and Port Deposit Railroad was rouu'-
irg curve on Tuesday morning last the
engineer perceived a man walking on the
track ahead of the train. The usual sig
mails were at once given. hut Ep atten-
ton was paid to them. The engine was
reversed, but before it could be stopped
the man was struck hca. lily and thrown
t, one side CT the road. He was taken
up and carried to Port Deposit. where
DR.. Noble, the c"mpany's physician. was
C llled in. IL was found that bis skull
was fracture ed over space Of three inches,
the brain oozing and his left leg tr"ken.
Ne died at 80 !. NJ \ slate aud pen
Gil was suspended about his neck, and it
was evident that he was deaf and dumb.
4 scapular was found on his person. Int
there was nothing by which lie could% lie
identified. 1t is said that he stopped the
night previous at a hotel at McCalFs
Ferry, and claimed to he from Trenton,
n. J. He was about 80 years Of are and
) feet S or Q inches in height.
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For the Benefit of the Fund OF the
Bartho!di Statue Of Liberty EniigEs-
eling the World

This colossal statue was given hy the
people Of the French Republic to the people
of the nite,i States AS a monument OF an
Gent friendship, and rs an expression of
the sympathy of France in the Centennial
Anniversary Of American Independence
1t is $50 feet in height, cost $3.50, 600 to
which cost more than $4,000 Frenchmen
subscribed, and it is so far finished that it
will be ready to he shipped to this country
in the course of the coming summer.
There has been voluntarily contributed
about 500, 600 towards the pedestal for tie
statue, which is to he placed on Bedloe's
Island. ut the entrance Of New York harbor,
and about $50, 600 is still required
The foregoing is from the Report of the
Executive Committee to the General Com
VI. EvartS is chairman.
With Il view of aiding the object, another
committee, under the supervision of the
Hon. Rufus +. Andrews, has arranged for
a new issue of ar: subjects, to be offered
the public generally, who will thus be able
to secure a magnificent standard steel en-
craving, and at the same time have the
satisfaction OF contributing to thu Pedestal
Fund
The following subjects have been selected,
viz:
Washington Irving and his friends 2Sx3G
Shakespeare and his friends ... 2Sx36
Falsta # Mastering his Recruits. .. 2Sx36
Landing of the Pilgrims .............2 Sx36
Departure of the Pilgrims. ........ 2Sx36
Farmers Saturday Night. ...........2 6x34
Preaching of John Knox before the
Lords of the Congregation in ST.
Andrew $. 2SX36
These engrav;ngs will be from the origi-
nal plates, and will be as fine as ;he first
proofs, which We're sold at 500 each. They
will be forwarded by mail, and their re-
ceipt guaranteed. The price for each will
he So, which must be sent with the order
Persons wishing to subscribe, are respect
fully requested to do so as soon as possible.
All orders, drafts, &c, mast be directed
and made payable to the Secretary
WIN. WHELPLEY,
i. q. Box 80. New York Civ
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off the roads il short sections and divide
the work among the people, and shake
the old suckers from he county tcat.
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\ Free Seed Book.
MARRIED,
DIED.

BoLToN.-On Wednesday,, the 9th OF
February, 1881, at the home of his parents,
near Earlviilc, Cecil county, Md, William
O infant and only child of VIM. NJ. and
Annie NJ Bolton, aged months and "a
days.
suffer little children TO come unto me
and forbid them nor. for of such is the
Kingdom of Heaven"
In my lonely, qliet chamber
There's an empty cradle bed,
With print upon the pillow
OF little Willie'S shining head
lis fair and dainty cradle,
Downy soft, with pillow white,
But within the blanket folded
Lies my Willie not MOTHER.
We had little Willie once
He was our only pride,
We loved him. oh! perhaps so much,
For soon he dropped and died
UNCLE OLLIE.
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ECONIp DAY,

The second days session of Conference
was called to order at 0 o'clock on Thurs
day morning by Bishop Harris. There
was Il large attendance of ministers and
lay delegates, ana by the conclusion of
the opening services all the seats on the
first floor and IN the gallery were occu-
pied, a large number Of ladies being in
terested auditors of the proceedings.
The Rev. Charles +. Sheppard con-
Quoted devotional exercises and the sec
rotary. John ID. Rigg called the roll and
read the Journal of yesterday.
A paper from the Freedman's Aid So
ciety stated that it was DESTROYS of in
creasing its appropriation from 100000
to 1925, 900 tor additional work, of which
sum the Wilmington conferences appor-
tionment is 5000. The matter was re-
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Baltimore Markets.

Corrected lirCklW by ". II. Michael d. sons
G,'ciR and Produce Commission Eer-
chants, @1 NcE1derry's Wharf.
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Philadelphia Grain Market, March s, 1884
Wheat tirmer-.Sl. O7l ,@S1.15l@.
Corn tirmer-60l5M 62c.
Oats lower-4l@ 431@c.