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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27
Struck by Lightning.

RIcHFIELD SPRIsGs, N. ", june
"a during thunder storm this af-
ternoon, the lightning struck in four
different places The railroad depot
had about half the end torn out; a
moment later an OK in the street was
killed. The third bolt entered shoe
store and exploded like a small can
non; the fourth bolt splintered sever
al telegraph poles. Reports show that
serious damage was done
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27
A Little Story From Tie Cotton Field.
Luupkin independent

One of eur popular young mer-
chants has a fine mare that IS not
only fleet and nimhlefooted, but ex-
hibits tastes decidedly aesthetic. Her
little colored hostler has penchant
for the mouth-organ, and while he IS
playing the mare will leave the most
tempting hay or other good food and
go and stand with her head close
down to the hars and show evident
signs of great pleasure ID the musical
sounds
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27

THE Milwaukee Sentinel, after hay-
ing devoted several columns of cen
sure to Mr.. Keyes for preferring
charges against Dr.. Bascom, refuses
Mr. Keyes space in its columns for a
reply. The Sentinel crowd will never
forgive Mr.. Keyes for getting ahead
of them a: Chicago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27

WHILE the average Ohio man is
moaning over the slight prospect of a
share IN the 81, 100000 already raised
by land grabbing corporations to help
Blaine through, he should not forget
that the prohibitionists have nominal
ed national ticket and raised a cam
paign fund Of 50, 700. The amount is
not large and Ohio should apply for it
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27
Another Failure.

New YORK, June 24.-The suspen-
sion of Morgan and Sons is attrjbut-
ed 10 the shrinkage in values of rail
road bonds principally in Denver and
Rio Graude, of which they are large
holders as high prices Edward Nor
gan is expected from Europe in few
days. Their liabilities are mainly due
on exchange, but have no liabilities
on stock exchange The members of
the firm are large real estate owners.
The New York hotel being one Of
their holdings, it is believed the un-
ability to realize on real estate is the
Immediate cause of suspension.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27
The Overflow in California.

STOCKTON. CAL, June 24-The
breach in Elkridge ieyee at Union
Island is now forty feet feet wide.
Efforts to stop the flow of water are
abandoned, 7,o0a acres of wheat will
be destroyed; the efforts 10 close the
breach at the lower division of
Roberts Island are also abandoned
It is impossible as yet to determine
the eventual loss In this later case.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27
Th g independents.

New YORK, June 24.-At the meet
ing of the independent republican
com'uittee to day, Carl Schurz presid-
lng "a committee was appointed con
sisting of Carl Schurz, Horace F.
Dem.ng and E. A. Doty to be in
creased by two other members whose
duty it shall be to prepare immediate
ly a document addressed 20 the repub-
hcan voters throughout the country,
setting forth the reasons why they
should not vote fer Blaine and Logan.
The circular previously issued has
bee~ widely distributed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27
Seven Wise Men Baflied.

The n. Y Morning journal says
that Mrs. T. G Kellogg. so E Seth
ST., was partially paralyzed, and lay
for seven days IA convulsions. Ply
sicians were engaged and discharged
until seven had failed to help or cure
her. She was unable to leave her bed,
and was as helpless as a child. After
using all sorts of salves, oiRtments,
lotions and plasters, her case was
given up as hopeless. She was induc-
ed to try ST. Jacobs Oil as s last
chance. She began to improve from
tie time the first application was
ma6e, and by its continued use, she
has completely recovered.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27
Ras , Ball.

Boston, June "a - Cincinnati
UnIons z, Boston 6.
EAST SAGINAW. June 24.-The Sag
Inaw-rerre Haute game was called IN
the first inBing ON account of rain.
COLUMBUS, June "a Columbus, s;
Brooklyn,
WASHINGTON, June 24-Kansas
City, 2; Nationals. 1.
MILWAUKEE, Juae 24-The races
have been postponed on account Of
the ra n.
BUFFALO. June 2I-New Yorks, /; /;
Buffalos. s.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27
prummond Retlres.

CHICAGO, June 24-It is stated that
Judge Drummond of the circuit
court has forwarded has resignation
to take effect July 1st. 1t has been
rumored for several years that the
venerable jurist was contemplating
retiring from the bench. He succeeded
Judge David Davis as circuit judge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27
A Marrow Escape.

NEW LONDON, June 24-While the
Cold Water army children were Civ
ing an entertainment this evening a
temporary pyramid on the stage gave
way and IS children fell with it, but
none were injured A lighted kerosene
lamp fell at the same time and . panic
ensued- No serious results followed
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27
Great Gas Well.

PITTsBURG, Pa, June 24.-The new
natural gas well at Jeffers, on the iron
works were lighted last night. An
immense crowd was present and the
event was celebrated with tie firing
Of cannon and playing of bands. The
well will save 40, 600 bushels of coal
per month for the COMPANY alone.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27

The Evening Wisconsin quotes
remark from AN exchange that lone
of the strongest of Blaine's magnetic
qualities is that he always stands by
his friends (" Wherefore, it is that
the teeth of the fello rs about the Mil
waukee post Office are like those of
Harry Gill in the legend, they chat
ter. chatter still"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27
The County Democracy.

NEW YORK, June THE county
democracy delegation will leave for
the national convention July 4th by
special train over the West Shore
roa!. The tran will consist of SIX
teen cars and two locomotives, and
will start at 9:15 a. m arriving ia
Chicago at p. HI. July 5.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27
a PhysIclan MIssine.

NEW YoRK, June 24-Dr. Jno. Z.
Waite, +. 4. G. s., of London, at
tached to the medical health insti-
fnte of this city is reported missing.
Foul play is suspected. He is said to
be heir to an immense fortune in Eng
land
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27
YEAS.

House-The house spent the session in
the civil appropriation bill
by sections. The bill was nearly COM
pleted and it is expected will pass at
the next session.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27
Ocean Disa ster.

LIVERPOOL, June 24.-As the steam
er PAvoria from Blslow was leaving
the dock to-day the cylendar bursted.
The engineer was killed and many
others badly injured.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27
Killed bxI rhtnin9.

LOUISVILLE. June "a While horse
back riding yo.ns i-.An named Geo.
Allen was struck by lightning and
killed instantly this afternoon at
Shelbyville, KY
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27
North Carolina Delegates

North Carolina DsIsRaIeS
RALEIGH, June 81 Paul +. Faison
and William Fuller are delegates
from the Fourth district to Chicago.
Faison is for Bayard and Fuller is
doubtful
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27
The Old Datectiva.

CHICAGO. June 24.-Allen Pinker-
ton, founder of the Pinkerton detect.
Tue agency, is lying at the point Of
death from malarial fever.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27
-''-'-- - -
viii Close

PITTsBURG, June "a The window
glass furnace of Veal will close next
Thursday for the usual summer sus-
pension.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27

LIE Dimenche, an Amiens paper,
has discovered that next year is the
1, 900ta anniversary of the Virgin
Mary's birth. and advocates celebra-
ton.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27
INTERNAL RENENuE-

The total collections of internal rev
enue for the first IL mouths of the tis-
cal year We're Sl12 2S0,O20; cores
pondimg period last year, S13l, 6S3, SIS;
decrease. $22, 402, 52S,
\ committee of conference on the
NAVAL APPROPRIATION BILL
held a meeting resulting in the disa-
greement on two of the chef items in
controversy, viz: provisions for steel
cruisers and for completion of moni-
tors
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27

reference to an appropriation which,
1t is desired, to have Incorporated in
the river and harbor bill for the i'm
provement Of the Toledo harbor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27
THE CHOLERA.

At the request of Surgeon Gen.
Hamilton the secretary of state to day
sent u cable dispatch to the United
States coasul at roulon, France, with
a view to ascertalning the facts in re
lation to the reported outbreak of the
cholera at that port. If the answer
should indicate a serious epidemic the
local quarantine stations throughout
the United States Will be advised to
adopt precautions against the intro
duction of thu disease into this coun-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27
Indiana Democrats.

INDIANAPOLIS, June 24 The demo
crat nomlaatlag convention will meet
here tomorrow. A majority of the
delegates are now in the city. The
probabilities tonight indicate the
nomination of Isaac G. Gray for gov
ernor, and that the present demo
cratic state officers will be renomiua-
ted. There will be a spirited contest
for the nomination of heutant COVER
nor and reporter of the supreme
court.
There has been some talk of nomi-
mating Sen. voorhees, for Governor
but he tonight ahnounced that he
would not be candidate. The plat
form will contain resolutions instruct
ing the delegates to cast the vote of
the state for Mcdonald as candl-
date for nomination for president.
Delegates to Chicago are as follows:
At large-Thos. A. Hendricks, of
Marion; Daniel w. Voorhees,. of
Vlgo; Robert O. Bsr, Of Allen:
Chas. Dandy, of Vanderburg.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27
So. PESnLEoN.

Sen. PendIeton will not attend the
Ohio convention, being detained here
BY an engagement to appear with the
delegation from Toledo before the
senate committee on commerce with
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27

Application by newspaper for desk
privilege should be made prior to June
80, by letter addressed to Austin M.
Brown, chairman of the committee on
press and telegraph.
The Cecil Whig., 1884-12-20
JEALOUSY AND MURDER.
A ColOred Woman Shoots Her
Rival in the Head,

The town of North East, in this coun-
ty, was stirred with excitement on Mon
day morning last by the announcements
that one colored woman had killed an
other in that portion of the place known
as Psrkinsville, classic locality inhab-
tied mainly by colored people. The off
GERS of the law proceeded to the spot aud
in small tenement they found the dead
body Of Emeline Davis. a woman Of
about % Gears Of age, with pistol ball
in her brain, put there by 32-calibre
revolver III the hands of Phillis Igorv. au
inmate of the same house. These two
women lived in tho house, as the mis-
tressss, of Webster Hand, colored man
with Mormanish tendencies.
They did not get along pleasantly, te-
ing jealous of one another, and had fre-
quent fights. Only short time ego
Phillis stabbed Emeline in the check
with table fork, and sometime previous
to that she had declared to neighhor.
after one of their periodical rows. that
she would kill Eme!ine if it took her tn
years to do it. The only witness to ,he
shooting was boy of eight years of age,
son of the murderess. He testified that
Phiilis asked Emeline to hand her the
the pistol and tiat she took il from the
shelf and gave it to her; that Philis then
went out into the yard and fired at an
old tin pan, as both of them had fire.
quently done before; then she came close
up to the door and fired again, after
which she entered the house. put the
pistol close to Emeline's head, Who Was
sitting down with looking glass in her
lap combins her tresses, and fired; death
was instantaneous the bail passing clear
through the brain, from one side to the
other, and could be felt where it lodged.
She warned the boy not to tell ANYTHING
about the shooting, threatening to 'cut
the blood out OF him. if he did, and then
ran ont and called jim Holland. a col
ored man, whom it appears boarded
there, and the owner of the pistol
Phillis's statement is that, after firing
at the tin pan in the yard, shy entered
the house and handed the pistol to Eme-
line, asking her to put it on the shelf
1t was cooked, and as she was passing it
to Emelne it was accidentally discharg-
ed, the ball striking E incline i'll the head
as stated.
A jury of inquest IN the case rendered
verdict that the deceased came to her
death from a bullet wound from pistol
in the hands of PniIiis ivory; aun the
jury further do believe that the said Phil
lis livery did willfully, and with malice
intent, kill the said Emeliue Davis" The
prisoner was committed for court.
The house where the shooting took
The Cecil Whig., 1884-12-20
BEE IIIN +

Reese & Son P-opriators- AS we have
re marked before, this is lee hive as
well III fact as name, and ii is interesting
to watch the crowds tlockl0g TO il t.
MAKE purchases. Probably more money
passes into the cashiers hands at the
bee hive than at any other store in town
because Reese & Son not only conduct a
& .ncrai dry goods and grocery busines-.
b 1t also large provision store adjoining,
a,window communicates with the cashier,
desk. This was the first irm in Elktan
to do away with he old money drawer
and adopt the central cashier system.
The Junior member Of the firm presideS
over the cash counter. There are but
few articles that could be called for that
the stocl, Of tie bee hive could not supply.
Everything from the heaviest canvass
and kersey to the finest cambric and
cloth is in its stock. \ full line of lea
ther goods. silk and linen handkprchiefS,
neckwear, ladies and misses hoods NAV
be found there, with a thousand and one
other articles that we cannot mention.
The largest aud best stock OF umbrellas
gOssamers india rubber goods ever of
iercd is il stock. \ speciality is made
OF plated table wcag by this house, and
purchasers may rest assured that the
goods are as represented. They sell
tnen! che: p too. OF gro, cries {gcyisi-
The Cecil Whig., 1884-12-20
A SURPRISE PARTY.

A Parsonage Invadid And the Larder
Fillsd-The way they do 1t in Elk
Neck.
On the evening of Thursday the 18th
inst, the good people connected with
Wesley Chapel, and Harts meeting house
in Elk Neck, made descent upon the
parsonage, occupied by Rev. ]. G. An
drew, the pastor in charge of the chur-
ches Of this circuit, and after taking pos
session of the house proceeded to show
the inmates what they could do in the
way of an impromptu set out. A splen-
did table Of solid comfort was spread in
the dinlng-room, and when verything
was ready an Invitation tc pitch in"
was extended to all present. There was
no backwardness apparent, upon the
part of the company, and the burdened
table was quickly relieved of its load.
After an hour or two spent in social en-
joyment, the visitors took their depar-
ture, but Instead of leaving a barren
larder behind them, the worthy pastor
found upon looking about that, most
generous supply of all necessary creature
comforts had been left behind, enough
indeed to last the parsons family for
| macy cold day. This is the way the
N---ss~s---,.1, tb;nrs ,nd
good people of Elk Neck sshai Z, "n'
then example in this direction Is worthy
of emulation. Rev. Mr.. Andrews is
held in high esteem by the people of his
parish. He has done efficient work
since he has been there, and we are
pleased to chronicls this exhibition OF
good will upon the part of the people.
Owing to the depression in business W.
have marked down all II our stock TO rock
bottom prices. WhiGinans confectionery
we are now selling at the former price oi
common goods. Try Us if you have any
doubt of it. We sell the highest aud DuresI
qualities now at the former price of the
lower grades. In cakes of he nun dred and
one kinds we have a full 81 )ck cheap. IT.
Malaga grapes, Florida orsngeS, raIsins ot
all kiuds and great variety of nuts, we
put the price below any hnrlse in town. We
have stock of seds wag"ns and other lar
ger toys, they must be So, and you can
get them at low hgureS. fur celery is ac-
knowledged every W here be TIE best, and
we have loads of it. bring your basket and
get il filed. Ice cream tie "Slmou pure,
oysters Morris Liver C Ees," fat and de
licious. Don't fail to visit, everybody
knows where we are locaued.
Booth & son, Main street
The Cecil Whig., 1884-12-20
4 SOCIETY EVENT.
4 Brilliant Wedding at Trinity
Church.

Church.
EiktOn socis.y has been astir for some
time past, in consequence of the an
nouncemeHt Of the marriage of Mr.. Johh
S,raughn, Of Eas on, Talbot county. in
this state to Mrs Ella Il kennard. a
sister of Mr. Uuited States Senator
James y. Groome. Of this town, who is
also q resident Of Easton. The marriage
took place at two o. clock p. ~, on
Thursday last.
Although Il severe snow storm was ID
progress. the church was comfortably
filed with the elite of EIkton. Rev.
Mr.. SchouleT, the Rector Of the church
ctiiciated. The bride was given away by
Senator Groome, and Messrs IIartIcaStie,
Dawson, Jenkins and Carter all resi-
dents Of Talbot county. acted as ushers.
Mr.. Todd, Of EaSton, presided at the
organ.
After the ceremony private reception
was given at the residence of Senator
Groome. after which the bride and
Sro"me took the evening train north
for an extended toar.
The Cecil Whig., 1884-12-20
DIED.
SHAW-Died, in Cecil county, July, 1884,
Mr.. JOHN SHAW, in the nth year Of his
IN MEMORIAM.

age.
IN MEMORIAM.
The place of his death was also the place
of his birth. Seldom do we find such men
as the late James and John Shaw, both
born, raised and died at the same place and
under the same roof, at such an advanced
age. Mr.. Shaw was man of retiring and
peculiar disposition, eccentric in many ways
but withal a conscientious christian. He
took an active part in everything pertain
ing to the church and never gave up until
sickness and ,ge came on him. He was for
many years ruling elder in the Presbyterian
church at Charlastown, during the time of
DR.. Maeraw. He loved to talk and pray
over the spiritual cou'?ition of the flock and
faithfully discharged his duty as an active
and useful member. He was much given
to prayer, so devored was he thar it seemed
as a spiritual gift, and when engaged there
in would appear almost enraptured He
was charitable and just in all his dealings
even calling in those from the highway TO
feed from his bouutiful table, lie has offer
ed prayer in many houses and in different
counties, and he also Cnjoyed MANY
Sweet hour of prayer" in his closet; with
the rich, with the poor, at all times and
under all circumstances his bible and his
Goa was his all. He was at one time agent
for the Bible and Tract Society and perhaps
there are some left who yet remember him
and his good works. 1t is impossible To re-
late all the virtues of this good man. He
ha passed from our midst, but left behind
him an honored name, "a spotless character,
and better than all earthly fame and glory,
We know that his name is written in the
Lambs Book of Life God made all his
bed in sickness and gave him "A happy and
peaceful release, took him to that rest which
remaineth only for the people of God aud
IL e nj Iy I'll 4
good and faithful ser ant, enter IT,
tfe joys of thy God"
The Cecil Whig., 1884-12-20

place Is q SIN n two -a0r: ,Iair, with one
room b-low and ,ae sbo;e. Erleljno W IS
q large, dark w1nin. weighing perhaps
100 - 40 pounds. Puiiiis is much light,
O.. both in wei iIt and complexion, being
d mulatto, of about 30 wears nf age. This
murder grew out OF the tact OF Webster
Hand unlawIully living openly unmarried
with two women. 1t has already cost
one life and another may yet he demand
ed III exPiation of the crime, for there is
that it was a cc.G-bioodvd, premeditated
murl.r.
The Cecil Whig., 1884-12-20
MARRIED..

STRAUGHN KEN y ARD.-A Frisity
Church, Elkton, Md, Decem ber Is, 1884,
by the Rev. WIN. Schouler, JOHN
STRACGHN and ELLA q. kENNARD, both
of Ea. ION. Md.
EASTBURN - TTTTDEMANGE.- AT
New London, Pa, Oct 30rh 1884, by Rev.
j. B. Clark, ALBERT W. EASTBURN, and
FANNY PETTITDEMASGE, both of New
Castle, CO., Del.
GREGG-MCDONAL Saturday,
Dec. 18th 1SS4,i in Elkton NJ. f. Parsonage
by Rev. c. f. Sheppard, Mr. ALEXANDER
GREGG, to Miss LAURA NJ. MCDONALD,
both of Elk mills
The Cecil Whig., 1884-12-20
LOCAL NEWS.

FROM tNIS hfh LIE SESib w NV " ttV "
serped to ,ceekh subscribers in Port Dep0si
bv RoRERT T., STEBBINs. Robert is an
industrious ,nf eaterprising boy, and 'Ctll
merit tile gooJ 'iU Of his customers By has
prompt serc and obliging disposition.
Patronize j.o.
Brevities.
We are urler obligations TO Senator
Groome for tie daily L. S. Congressional
Record.
A gunner captured seventeen marsh
ducks on the marsh near town, one after
noon this week.
The supper at Elk Neck A. NJ. p.
Church on The i1th inst, was we'll attended
and was financially and otherwise more
successful than any in the past.
The county commissioners held a short
session on Tuesday and were engaged
mainly in the transaction of unfinished bus.
mess.
The shell streets are a great improve
ment over the old kind. 1t certainly is a
comfort to unable, even on a close look, to
see the old black mud.
The street sides and cutters are in
some places cut up and filled with mud by
teams, the drivers of which will not drive
over the oyster shells in the middle.
Mr.. Chas H. Smith notary public was
appointed commissioner to take testimony,
of witness who resides here, in case now
pending in Chicago court this week.
The ladies fair at the Catholic Church
of this town. begins on Christmas eve and
prsmises to be something beyond the COM
mon run.
A christmas tree and entertainment at
Wesley's Chapel Elk Neck will be given on
X-mas Eve the 24th "Wednesday door
opens $50 o'clock p NJ. All are invited.
The Elkton Dramatic Association, at a
meeting on Wednesday evening, determin-
ed to prepare fer and at an early date rem
dor the drama OF Oliver Twist.
Rev Chas. Hill pastor of the NJ. f.
Church at Cherry Hill, will preach at the
NJ. f. Church of this town tomorrow morn
ing. The occasion is the regular quarterly
meeting.
Rev. Walter E. Avery preached at the
NJ. E. Church nf this town on Sunday morn
ing last, and also on Wednesday evening.
Revival service has been held each evening
during the week.
e. E. Ewing, formerly of THE WHIG,
and wife paid visit to Elkton this week
Mr. Ewing looks we'll and hearty. He is
residing for the present in the upper part
of the county.
The shells upon main street, give it the
appearance of snow covered road way at
o. night. When the snow does fall, if it does
this winter, Msin street with its shell bed
will be splendid drive.
Mr.. Harr, Cameron, at his mill near
town, known "rhe Red Mill, this week
put in TriL er,smut and wheat scourer,
piece of III ;hanism which greatly i'm
proves the do