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Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12
wIDE-AWAEE BRTGGlsr.

Mr.. A. B. Stewart is always alive q
his busin. ss, and spares no pains TO Sc
care the tesI Of every aasiele in his line.
DE has secured the agency for the cele-
brated DIR. Kings New Discovery for
CONSUMPTION. The only certain cure
known n Consumption, Coughs, Colds,
Hoarseness, Asthma, Hay Fever, Bron-
ehltis, or any affection of the Throat or
Lnngs Sold on a positive guarantee.
irEd bottles free. Regular size. 81.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12

An early inspection will secure a
choice from the elegantly assorted lines
of Nesc Spriag Styles OF Choice Dress
Fabrics IN silks, SAtteens, Lawns,
White Materials, etc. nov displayed at
W. p. BOYD 4 Co.'S. q
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12

tie bowman & Hsnford Stationery
and Printing Company Lave added 10
their stock of engineers and drauehts-
mems supplies a large stock of artists
materials, consisting of Winson d New
toms oil and water coiors, sable and
cameI's hair brushes. canvas and
stretchers and numerous articles for
decorating. aI5
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12

FAsMoSARLE TAILOR Bode, the
fashionable Front street tailor. has Just
received a very tine line of foreign and
domestic goods. for the spring and sum-
mer trade. and invites the public TO call
and examine his goods and PRICES.
Front street, near Ponein building, Se-
attic, W. Il. ap3
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12
BUCkLEsss ARxICa sAL,E.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores Ulcers, Salt Rheaua, Fe-
Yer Sores letter, Chsppei Hands, Chill
blalns, Corns and all Skin Erupticus.
and positively cures Piles, or no pay ne
qhlred. II is guaranteed 70 give perfect
satisfaction, or mokey refunded. Price,
% cents per box. For sale by A. b.
Stewart.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12

Aboas 1900 coras az wood vtl be
S!fsvrn deSn CaFSoa river, New, during
the eesnine seSson. fhta ~ about The
average drive Of late years. eat IN ear
Tier tiasss when most OF the oEe crushing
stas dce@ hy steam mills N Storey couEs-
ty. instead Of by water aaills oa the Gar.
son river, ~ much - iSAe0o eords vere
scot doEn II one saason.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12

As have made arrangements for re-
oeivirg No. fresh butter twice a week
from the leading dairies of this section
OF the country, viz: Foster Bros, M.
Wilson. Guiberson Bros. and several
Others, am now prepared to furnished
all that may call with first class fresh
country butter. Orders by telephone
VIII receive prompt attention. NELSON
CHILBERa, Grocer, 6l7 Front st. l0-6
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12

Gold, silver. aluminium and rubber
are employed by DIR. KiIbOurne, 625
Frout street in making artificial den-
lures. Gold for partial sets and alumni
aum for full sets prove the most salts
fso.ory
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12
sN0QUALMIE LAMB AGENCY,

0-fO" n. 7EA-t&HshEs u COGN.
Land BROKERS and sBTves0rs. Falls
city, king C0unIy, W. q.
Will locate settlers 90 the pablo
lands of the United States, surveyed
and unsarveyed, estimate timber claims
and transact business through our able
attorneys at Olympia and Washington
City before the Surveyor General and
Government Land Office. Will buy
and sell lands on CON mission.
Three farms and l60 acres of valua-
ble timber land for sale title, United
states patent. mh25- I'm.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12
FOR SALE.

SIS6LE UPRIGHT MARINE EN-
- CINE and boilers. built By DeiAmaaer
& Co. New YORK. $40 horse power steam
Donkey Pamps: Surface Condenser; in.
dependent air, circulating and Feed
Pumps tools snd caanhcctions complete.
For pries and nArticaiArs Appiy to
FRANK W ,EOLSEN.
fuhl4 I'm Coz. First And A sta Parfiand.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12

A NASAL INJECTOR free with
each bottle OF Shilob's Cstarrh Rem
edy. Price 30 cents Sold by A. B.
Stewart.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12

The lNsse Spys1g Seirffssts a. ". r.
Reya 4 Cas- are especially sdapted 70
every DAY xsnis OF the trade. iDeludsnR
every Lssinssls .NOgslfy q ~ Ssaspz.
and useful articles eertAiaine 10 every
vel assorted LADIES' Esd hseHts' Far
nf3ssnr Garfs ssOek -
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12
STEAMBOAT FOR SALE.

- BIDS WILL BK RE
-eeived for the steamer Susie.
a twin propeller, 81 feetkeel, Is fees beam.
" feet depth Of hold, feet draff. f7 tons
register carries under deck six days fuel
and water: four years old and adapted 70
general passenger. freight and towing
trails. Address owner. CAPT. w. ii.
ELLIS. box S23 Seattle. nh5 I'm
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12

WHY WILL YOU cough when Shi-
loh's Cure will give immediate relief |?
Price 10 cts. 30 cts and 81. Sold by A.
3. Stewart.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12

WILL YOU SUFFER with Dyspep-
sIa and Liver Complaint shiloh's
Vitaiizer is guaranteed to cure you.
Sold by A. h. Stewart.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12

THE REV. GEO. II. THAYER, of
Bourbon, Ind, says; Both myself
and wifefowe our lives to SHILOH'S
CONSUMPTION CURE" Sold by A.
B. Stewart
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12

Ry the nsw 0ssRon liquor lsw. the
uflcs Of license il raised from 500 -
S.slO a year fer spiEitnous iiquors, and
nxed at 500 year ter mss. IqaaFs
lite hond - increased from $500 10
SiuoO. ana is oonditions lncands pre-
vision thss 90 iqusE shall b sold On
Sundaya
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12

Ia ~. sm seeosner nAmed the, LasunA
- - -. osen iAnsceed in san Fran sasco.
- ~ - os.ls eg boole a Beaiou. and
ss.s.' = Nelss and engine Of sae Iost
l,ss - e-eoosf Celia in her. sAs ID ile
sess.' ~ has ~ fses beam and . feet
- ~ M !. eaaa, aud Registers ISL 6S gross
ssn.. esa sors Captain NincF will
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12

What good Is all your monay to you
after you're deadg Spend one dollar for
a bottle of ''Swamp Angels Rheumatic
Care," and add FIVE years to your iifs
lease. mh2ldv
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12
For Sale.

QA ACRES OF g 9oD FARMIN
OO land. nine miles frOm Seattle. on the
best road in the county. The soil is hot
tom. up land and CT anb rry marsh.
Purchaser can have free use of a con-
Portable honse and improved lani for
gardening while making his own i'm
provsments ON land adjoining. Terms
half cash. balance on time, II desi ed.
viii exchange the above described
property for a good span OF horses. wagon
and h arness. Address
ED. l.. LINDSLEY,
Ap7 I'm kxpressman. No. Is
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12
Notice to Contractors.

CKALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED
= uns ] noon. 8 Aprsi IL $50. foy tbs con
strucfisa o. shout SO feet Of fiaEne. 3xk
and enc feet Cf 0stkh'mg. oT& 10 begiE
AZ onse. Mas 50 scihcAtisaA etr- ~
de wtxk the SECRETARY. who vii give al
infarmasioa reqntred-
WkiTe Rivar. Aprl y lseo.
RICHARD UCONNkiS
GAAi, MAN fhAmpion Impt Aason.
EDxAED VAN lie NESTEk. ~. d..
sth SecTetA-y.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12

FOR DYSPEPSIA and Liver Com
plaint, you have printed guarantee on
every bottle Of Shiloh's vitalizer. Il
never fails 10 cure. Sold by A. B. Stew
art
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12

Let every man, If possible, gather
sorne good books under his roof
ChaaHisg.
And hark yoa, sir, III have them
fairly bound."-Shakespsare.
We have the largest stock in WASH
inoton Territory, and sell at lover
prices thaa any other house on the Pa
Giac Coast. q. DAVIES b Co.,
Book seilers and stafioners. le5 Cher
~ street. ia27dU
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12

Governor Moody haying the apgesnt-
meut of eight usficaaas in Marion coanty.
Oregon. dsvidsd fhezn equally between
RsUnhlieAns and DSmoerAsA
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12
OFFICE REMOVAL.
For Sale
NOTICE.. !.

ALL PERSoSs ARE Hereby
n warned fhat flsi sfesuler kTxnRel
nor lef owners vii hsi responsihls for ia
delkti eOntfacted by any peEson unIAas
ssrn ,s,rs ,e,.sr5sA A. = y .la ss1x 1890 ilna
fe5f Master.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12
SPECIAL NOTICE.

NEITHER THE STEAMER ELIZA
~ Anderson nor owners will be respon-
sihle for dsots contracted BY any person
unless upon = written order signed By
either Captain or Pu.ser. By order OF
Feb isSs feS
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12

Ladies shoaid FensenheF HasHRoucx
4 1xEz1 keep full Ans Of tAe eele-
hratkd DIanaond Dyes. Apl
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12

aHACKMETACK," hssznR and
fragrant perfnms. Prise - and 10
osnsG Sold oy A. b. Stewart
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12

ARE YOU MADE miserable BY lndi-
eezsinn, Constipation. DiulnsA. Loss
"a Appetite, yellow Ski1 Shiish .
vitalizar h positive cure Sold BY A.
b. stewart
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12

New millinery goods arriving at CLAY
TON BBos.' every day. 10
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12

Br. nsniey,s Celery Reef and irea
Il a fae appetizer and promoter Of di-
vAstion.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12

Ladies'. call aG the fashionable miilin-
cry psrsors Of CLAYros BINS for sun
hats and children's hats. -
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12

HAsnaOuoK 4 TERHs are sole agents
for ksedhAn's k@d Clever PrepAra-
lions. apl
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12

DR.. Heniey's CeierN
Beef and Iron xill restore the weak 10
health and viesr.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12

"a the market. Try them at HAsHaouCx
s TERKr's. apl
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12

sHILOH'S CURE viii immediately
relieve Group, whoopinR Cough and
Bronchitis. sold by A. B. Stewart.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12

TTogSE WITH FOUR R00MS IN
III rear of snIlivans hAock. aRply 20
ana JOHN SULLIVAN
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12

Sarah's Delight. . posiuve cure for
seminal weakness and impotence. For
sale by A. Il. SrRwAKT. dsle
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12
The Grsas Tonic and seryiae.

DR.. Henley's Celery, Beef and Iron
viii bracR your nerves ard m4ke you
ssrong.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12
SEATTLE BOILER WORKS
YesieFss wharf, feos of nIIi
street.. &Nnltle.


DoTLERs BUILT or ALL BEsCRIP
ID tSons. TAnkA sheet iron work aud
ralairtnz done af ahaF9 notice. tei
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12

49,. 100 April Ill .. A. The wheat
tasA The hashes, ele.ins dSuTss ~
lun. ~, ssrs a'1x cash. So May, ssas.
4 ~ aaly. Curp s.rung ard hleh~e
hs,s es.s, ts NAV. tssl June. Oats
u stS Nay. SIS 5aHe.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12

Nav foRk, April 1.-THE sunsst line
Of 80 Broadway will reduce lis rates TO
California and the South 20 psr can't on
Monday. Rates which have been $50
and 40 will hereafter be sac and $50.
This rednction will be made to saeet
rates ofefsd by small rosds. rhey are
selcw the rates Of the New York Cen
ifal md Erie roads.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-04-12

h.rs lokE- April 1.-The wees's
= !, ,e.-stIseAt ~. shovs . reserve increase
a. g The baRka nov bold
mss,. Sse ~ sIcess Of leSSal Ieqaire-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-08-14
Postponed Excursion.

Owing to fog and rain of 9Th the
Nellie White was held by the Boat
Co. and thus we would have had no
boat; luckily the r. R. was telegraph
ed not to run. We have procured
the Nellie White for the 9th inst.
which Will run without fail. For
rates and schedule see large new
poster, we wish to say we hope no
one will be offended at not getting off
on the 9Th. We did all in our power
to make pleasant trip but circum.
stances beyond our control frustrated
our plans. We mean square business
and hope all will turn out and Join
us on the 9th. N. Q. B.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-08-14
A Sad Bereavement.

Two children of John McFadden,
resident of the 9Th district, died on
Thursday of last week, one aged s
months and the other two years. The
children had been sick for several
days when the youngest died. The
father went to the undertakers to
have coffin made and when he reach
ed home, the other child laid corpse.
Another coffin was provided and both
children were buried in the same
grave.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-08-14
Robbery at Camp.

On Wednesday night, G. w. Will
son of Rising Sun, candidate for the
legislature on the republican ticket
had his tent burgularized at Wood
lawn camp, but the extent of his loss
we did not learn. Z. K. Brown, jew,
eler Of this town, who was lodging in
Mr., Wilson's tent was robbed the
same night of $500. He had $500
in another pocket which escaped the
thief. G. S. Abrahams also received
visit from the same night prowler
and had his pocket rifed Of $1.50
and a gold pen. He had $500 too. in
another pocket which was not found
by his nocturnal visitor.
The flaps Of Mr.. Jethro t. McCul-
lough's tent were cut the first night
after the tent was placed on the
ground. The Delaware law is the on
ly fit penalty for such small fry mis-.
creants
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-08-14
Meetings Of County Commissioners.

The regular meetings of the County
Commissioners will be held on the
second Tuesday of every month. Col
lectors and others having accounts to
be stated or settled will apply to the
Clerk during the recess of the Board.
Persons having Claims against the
county will please file the same in the
Commissioners office. with a legal
voucher, as no account will be allowed
not properly chargeable to the same.
BY order. JOHN S. ROSSELL, Clerk
Commissioners Cecil County.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-08-14
Cruelty to Animals.

A case of cruelty to animals on the
complaint of James Rutter as Geo.
Wier for overheating and
otherwise abusing a horse be-
longing to plaintiff was brought
before Justice Taylor on last Saturday.
The statuet only applies to Baltimore
city and the case was dismissed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-08-14
CHURCHES.

M. E. Church, Preaching every 9th
er Sunday morning at 1880 by Rev. j.
Robinson. Sunday School every Sun
day morning at s.45.
Presbyterian Service held at Normal
School Building every second and
fourth Sunday of the month at 4o'clock
p. M. Pastor. Rev. S. A. Gay leY.A
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-08-14
r "Secure YOUR celery plants at once

"Secure your celery plants at once
from Joseph Booth" sg s6E
This note of alarm appears in the
last Democrat. Why this urgent
appeal tofolks to look after their gar
den s.'sas" without delay? Our old
friend Joseph has always been one of
the most Industrious and reputable
citizens. There must be some mistake
about the Democrats sensational
warning.
The following notice appears in the
Rising Sun items in last weeks DEM
Ocr0t. t b
can oily-tongued little fellow, cap
tivating in person and manner, from
the Monumental City, was around
the other day taking orders for the
ardent-said to be the same chap
who only escaped being booted at the
Rowlandville iron works the other
day by taking hasty leave of his
customers. This is not the first wolf
in sleeps clothing that has been seen
in this section OF Cecil"
Our teetotalers claimed a short
time ago when an effort was being
make to organize Law and Order
League for this district here that
there was no need of one there being
no violations here. This "oily-
tongued little fellow must have
steered clear of the MIDLAND office,
but in avoiding Scylla he seems to
have fallen on Charybdis.
Horse racing seems to be all the
rage at present in the Southern part
of the county. There is racing
track at Chesapeake city, which is
open free to all. The following is
the general invitation to the public.
Trials of speed at Cecil Biddle's track
near Chesapeake City, on Saturday,
August 18th; there will be classes
three and four year old, wagon race
and free for all Come and bring your
trotters. No premium, no entrance
fee. Send entries to Cecil Biddle at
Chesapeake City, on or before Thurs
day, August 18th.
This hospitable invitation is anal
asous to the saloon mans first treat
at hisopening.
"Homewood Park near Newark,
Delaware is the romantic name for
a race course. Silly boys and idle
young men willspend time and waste
much intense thought in training
pillow horses to trot on this and other
tracks, and with great deal of wise
horse talk and jockey swagger. will
enter their plugs and back" them
with the few dollars ofhard cash they
have lain by for the occasion, when
the blackleg rogues whose select hunt
ing ground these PARKS are will
get it all. If they don't cheat them
out of it in the races, they will pick
taeir pockets or steal it from them
some how.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-08-14
ORPHANS COURT.

The Stated Meetings of the Orphans
Court of Cecil county will be held on the
second Tuesday ofevery month. Executors
Administrators and Guardians. wanting
their accounts stated, will please bring in
their vouchers a few DAYS before Court.
Test: R. E. LAMAR, Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-08-14
SCHOOLS.

Public School Trustees Barclay
Reynolds, Job Haines and II. j. Shcp.
pard.
Normal School Trustees :, President,
e. R. Burlington, Barclay Reynolds, DR..
L. r. Kirk, Jonathan Reynolds and
Joseph lincoln. A3' NH .
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-08-14
SOUTH

Trains leave at GIG, 1926 a. M;
and 7.2S p. m.
Daily stage and mail line leaves Ris-
ing Sun at $50 a. M, via Pennington,
Principle aud Woodlawn to Port De-
post. Returning, leaves Port Deposit
IL M, arriving at Rising Sun at 2.3O
d. m.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-08-14
NOTICE.

BY THE ORPHANS COURT FOR CECIL CouNrY,l
January II, 1882.
ORDERED, That all Administrators Ex-
ecutors and Guardians that have not stated
an account within year. come forward and
do the same, or show cause to the contrary,
or they will be cited up.
Test: r. E. LAMAR, Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-08-14
Struck By lightning.

During the storm yesterday after
noon, the barn of Mrs. Dafney Brown,
near Soapstone Hill, Fulton township
was struck by lightning, and together
with the crops it contained. totally
consumed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-08-14
NEWSPAPER.

JoURNAL-A Weekly Paper, devot
ed to Home, Farm and County affairs
Independent of party. 81 90 per year
E. e. Ewing, editor and publisher.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-08-14
FRIDAY. AUGUST IA, 1885.
LOCAL NEWS.

The Club had stormy session on
Tuesday.
Monday was one of the pleasantest
days of the season.
A nice line of Anchor Percale shirts
at I. I. Worrall's
Mr.. Pogue's Wind Mill came to
town on Tuesday last.
For the best force and suction pump
call on j. G. Bird & Sons. eg
Ninety bushels of oats per acre is
reported from Elkton, as grown on a
10 acre field on the "Bratton farm
A few more fine Mess Shad left at
T. T. WorralPs.
The festival held for the benefit of
the Bethesda S. S. at lakewood, two
weeks ago Melted $45:
Boys Mole Skin Pants at T.. I.
Worrall's.
Samuel T. Reynolds, E. r Blu.
ffingtons head clerk has just complet
ed an addition to his stable, on Wal
nut street.
An abandoned child was found in
the road last week, near North East.
The youngster was about 3 years old
and too young to give any account of
itself.
The Cornet Band of Elkton are
getting ready for the fair next fall.
"Blow wind and crack your checks"
Catalogues of the Cecil county ag-
ricultural fall fair are out. We have
received one at this office, through
politeness of DR.. Smith.
Surveyors are locating, or rather.
running preliminary lines for the
Delaware and Chesapeake Ship Canal
by the Sassafras river route.
One of the Spans Of the new Sus-
quehanna bridge of the B. & o. rail
road is $40 feet long, the longest span
in the United States, it is claimed.
The playful lightning Yesterday af-
ternoon melted the wires and knock
ed some chips off the depot at this place.
The rain was the heaviest here of the
season.
The plows are now field in every
direction. and farmers are hurrying
up preparations for fall seeding. The
recent rains have put the ground in
splendid condition for blowing.
Smullen, Allen & Co., store on
the corner of Queen & Cherry streets,
will commence auctioning off the bal
ance of their goods on the 22nd to
continue till all are sold.
We call the attention of farmers to
the advertise ment Of the Warning fer
tilizer Company Their manures
have established and maintained their
reputation where ever introduced.
Joseph S. Pogue brings the Improv.
ed Empire grain and fertilizer drill be-
fore the public, and proposes to make
a thorough canvass among the farm
ers. So look out for his coming.
The Friends Normal Institute at
Ri sing Sun, w. F. Overholt Princi-
pal, will open it's fall term 9Th month
31st. This is afine school in a pleas
ant healthy village. See adj, in
another column.
There was a competitive examina-
ton for the vacant cadet ship at West
Point held at Westminster last week.
Four contestants we're from Cecil
county. but the prize was awarded to
a Baltimore county boy.
The breast of Kennedy's dam at the
head of Sassafras river, was washed
gway by the freshet of last Friday
night. It was used as highway
between Cecil and Kent counties. Its