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The Cecil Whig., 1886-07-03
PENNSYLVANIA REPUBLICANS
They Nominate General Beaver for Cover
nor and Issue Il Tariff Address.

They Sominats General Beaver for Cover
nor and Issue Il Tariff Address.
HARRISBURG, Pa, June 30.-The Penn
sylvania Republican State Convention
met in the Opera House in this city to-
day nominated the following ticket:
For governor, James \. Beaver; leuten-
general, \. Wilson Norris; secretary of
internal affairs, T. J. Stewart; Con-
gressman-at-large, +. y. Osborne.
Such gathering at a Republican state
convention has not been seen here in re-
cent years. The house was packed from
orchestra to the back doors Of the gal
lcries, and a pushing throng darkened
the open spaces leading to the daylight
beyond. There was not a contested seat
aud the delegations We're all full. G.. /.
Oliver was chosen temporary chairman
and General Wagner. of Philadelphia,
permanent chairman.
The position of the PENNSYLVANIA Re
publicans on the tariff questions is set
forth i'll an address which reviews TIE
history of the question since 1882, to
show that the Democratic party ''has
{ tie last 80 years leGislated against
Jhe best interests of the American peo-
pie in the direction of free trade, to the
great dctrimeut of American industry. :"
The platform demands that the llmita-
tions Of arrears OF pension bills be re-
pealed, protests against the disfrau-
chiScment of the colorcd vote, come
from what source it may, by intimida-
ton, by tissue ballots, by false count, by
| murder, OF by amendment of the consti-
I tuition, or by Congressional action:' dep
recateS the importation of foreign pau
per labor and the use of criminal labor,
| and demands the prohibition of both
! practices; advocates the enactment of
| laws aifUrdiug facilities for conference
| and arbitration between capital and la
! bon, and advises the state legislature Co
submit to the people constitutional
amendment prohibiting the manufacture
and sale of Intoxicating drinks in the
following language:
| WHEREAS, There is an evident desire
on the part of a large number of iutclli-
| gent and respectable citizens of PeunSyl-
yania to amend the Constitution by in
seating a clause prohibiting the manufac-
ture and sale of Intoxicating drinks as a
beverage within the limits of this Com
monwealth: therefore,
Res0lr,d, That it is the opinion and
judgment of this convention that TIC
Legislature of the State should at once
adopt measures providing for the sub
mission of this great question to vote
of the people III accordance with the
true spirit OF our free institutions.
The Cecil Whig., 1886-07-03
THE WORST YET.
What a Baltimore Political Reporter Don I
Know About Politics.

Know About Politics.
The political reporter of the Baltimolc c
UeJald has either been on Il big spree Of
late, or is an ignoramus, and utterly iii
capactated for his position. In his po-
litical notes in last Sundays Wcraid was
an article on the fight between DR.. Shaw
and j. Fred Talbot for the congressional
nomination in the second congressional
district. Says this encyclopedia of rD-
litical information The district COM
prises Carroll, U,rurd, Baltimore, IEar-
ford and Cecil counties. DR.. Shaw can
carry Carroll, his own county and Uor-
ard How this entcrprising reporter
manages to change Howard county, the
home of Boss German, from the fifth
| congressional district to which it rightly
belongs, and place it in the second dis
trict is a riddle which we cannot solve.
That the error is not mere slip of the
pen is not only shown by the fact that
it is repeated, but by the additional
| statement that Howard has no candidat &c
| unless Ned Warfield could be induced to
give up the surveyorshIp, which lie is not
| likely to do" Another error, not nearly
as glariug, it is true, is the statemen;
| that Baltimore county is included III the
district, when all we'll informed persons
| know that only a portion of 1t is. The larger
| part is included, two districts however be
ing in the Fifth congressional district
| Takingup the probable standing as to the
candidates of the counties, this wonderful
reporter says: "But aside from the fac
tional influence, the people OF Cecil art
not too kindly disposed towards Dr.
Shaw. Wty are rcry aartoH$ Jor oh
appropriation trih ,rhtch to dCcpeu Ell
riCer. DR.. Shaw has thus far shown ms
inability to secure this appropriation
1t was promise on the part of his friends
that the nHch desired appropriation
would be forthcoming in case of hi:
election that DIR. Shaw secured the sup
port of the Cecil delegation at the con
vention two years ago." What wcaltl
of information there is in this for Ccci
people. Where that anxiety of Ceci
people for an appropriation with whicl
to deepen Elk river? Surely, nowhere
but in the imagination of this astonishiu!
reporter. This surprising fellow woul,
have it that this caused the Cecil dele
gates to cast their votes foI Shaw, whCl
the fact is that from the first to the four
teen hundred and seventeenth and las
ballot OF this wonderful convention Ceci
county failed to give Shaw single vote
But says the Uerdld reporter: $50 th
fight is narrowed down to Shaw and Tai
bott, and if Shaw can do for Cecil villa
he has promised he may win. Ii lie can,
he will have to go.' This writer has
larger idea of the Importance of Cecil il
a Democratic nominating convention thai
have our ambitious politicians of tina
party. Cecil with her four little votes
not sufficient to unite with any othG
county and nominate is inSigniiican
enough, and if Shaw has to so it won
be because Cecil so DEGREES. PolIticl
reporters are renown for claiming to know
all about the situation when they, lik
i everyone else, are in the dark, but for
combination of cheek and Ignorance thi
UerUld man "takeS the cake"
The Cecil Whig., 1886-07-03
The Court House Contract.

The commission having the remodel
ing of the Court House in hand, met on
Wednesday III the grand jury room and
opened the bids for tie work which We're
three in number. The bidders were
Jacob Rambo and Levi o. Cameron, Of
Cecil county, and Francis TAllcy, of
Wilmington, Del. They met again on
Thursday and Friday, and on the latter
day stated that the contract had been
awarded to Mr.. Tailey. Tie exact
amount at which he contracted 10 do the
work has not been announced, bat it is
understood that it but slightly exceeds
the amount to which the commissioners
were limited by act of Legislature, which
is $4,000. All the details of the matter
it is said have not yet been arranged.
The contract with Mr.. Taley does not
call for the completion Of the tower.
The Cecil Whig., 1886-07-03
T|'s4lsoplts Qolu"'''
Frightened About Midnight Saturday
Night Last.

ELhION, June 29th, 1886.
w. Edtr.-Last Saturday night the
writer of this little article was very much
frightened about midnight by Odd Fellows,
their wives and sisters.
One of this number named above, is a
constant visitor to the parsonage, with a
loaded basket and many times at the hour
OF night mentioned; therefore, it was moth
ing strange TO have her come, or at least, to
have her rap on our door last Saturday
night, which was hastily opened by the
mistress and expecting our visitor to 90
very soon, of course, the door was left ajar.
But, alas. she was only spy: and very soon
host rushed in aAd not only scared the
home folk, but the spy, who had forgotten
in so short time that her friends We're out
side.
What they brought cannot be mentioned
here, for it was too much. Thanks thous-
and times.
The following are the names of those who
came: IL. Chase, Philip Brown, j. ackson,
Samuel Davis, Mrs. Fanny Gordon, Mary
+. Brown, Mrs. Susan Frisby, Mrs. Francis
Sawyer, Miss Miller. l.. II. JACKSON,
Pastor of Wright's a. NJ. T. Church.
The Cecil Whig., 1886-07-03

The Cecil County Mutual Insura nee
Company loses $500 by the burning of a
vacant storehouse belonging to William
M;!ls, of Ceurch Creek, dorchester county,
and situated between Church Creek and
Milton that county. The insurance it is
said, fully covers the loss.
Mrs. William Torbert, mother of ii. II.
Torbert, of The WING, alarmed her imme-
diate friends and neighbors on Wednesday
evening by taking a misstep and falling
with force at her porch steps. Fortunately
no bones We're broken, and excepting few
slight bruises, no injury was sustained by
her.
We regret to note the death of Stella f.
CrotherS, a daughter of Jonathan l.. Croth-
erS, of Zion, which occurred on Monday
| last. She was an interesting girl of four
teen. Her interment took place at Rose
Bank Cemetery on Thursday. We tender
her parents our sincerest condolencein their
bereavement.
--leniamn Bowen, ex-clerk of the County
Commissioners, met with an accident on
=
when lie stumbled over sheaf of wheat and
one of his hands came in contact with the
needle of the binder. The flesh on the back
of the hand was torn OFF, and painful
| wound inflicted.
--Chas. II. Boyer, a colored youth of this
town, a son of Edward and Clintie Boyer
well known and respected citizens of Elkton,
graduated with the highest honors at the
| Philadelphia Institute on Wednesday last
For his excellence in English studies he was
awarded prize of SO, and also a number
of presents in the shape of handsome
books. Mrs Bower, his mother, was pres
ent at his graduation as well as a number
of his friends. We are very glad to make
| public mention of Charles success, as he is
studious young man and deserves it. lie
will take charge of school in Washington
| county, Md, in September
The Cecil Whig., 1886-07-03
Election of Bishop Postponed.

After the declination of the bishopric
of the Diocese of Easton by Rev. kinloch
Nelson ID. D., it was thought that a
special convention of the diocese would
be called for July IA, for the purpose of
a new election. The idea, it is under
stood. has since been abandoned, and it
is now stated that the election will be
deferred until after the General Episcopal
Convention, which meets in October.
Although much disappointment has been
felt at the futile efforts to fill this high
office of the church. Episcopalians at
tribute it more to individual and per-
sonal reasons than anything disparaging
to the diocese. The idea of wiping out
the individuality of the diocese and going
on to other territory receives no serious
consideration in the lower Peninsula.
The territory of the diocese is large, and
an ample fund for the maintenance of
the bishop has already been created
Since the convention has been unfortu-
The Cecil Whig., 1886-07-03

raising the height OF the bridge ten Ioct
above the original plan, and the injustice
of the complainant coming in after the
bridge is nearly completed, asking such
relief as prayed for, viz. \ draw. or
raising the bridge still higher. The
bridge is the longest in the world, except
one, the Victoria bridge. at Montreal, be
ing Il, BIG feet in lencth MessrS. Mar
shall and Hall appeared for complainant,
Cowen and Cross and II. l.. Honh, .Ir.,
for resnnnleMt
The Cecil Whig., 1886-07-03

ABB Hill and Joe Martin, two colored
residents Of This place. had a row ON Thurs
day night. Hill struck Martin with an axe
and also fired shot from revolver at him,
while Martha threw stone at Hill. Bailitf
King arrested the two and Magistrate Scott
fined them both 81 and costs. The fight
was concerning a woman.
The Kenpa Family gave an instru.
mental concert before rather small audi
ence last Wednesday night. The pieces ren-
dered We're very enjoyable, and the musi.
clans are possessed of great talent. Uutor-
tunately, however, the prog ramme had to
le cut short, owing to the performers desir-
ing to return to their home in Wilmington
on the Oh train the concert ending over a
half an hour before that time. The feeling
seemed to prevail that the performance was
Of tSo short duration. The management of
the affair was wretched in more than one
particular. the most noteworthy was the
absence for Il long time of any one to sell
tickets. The net proceeds which were not
large 90 to the Presby yterian Manse Fund.
The Cecil Whig., 1886-07-03

One of tie great evils of American life is
the attempt to believe that we are gettn .
something for nothing" While this is
obviously fallacy, there are yet many who
persist III believing that money is saved by
the purchase of low priced article of in
terIor quality, because it will, to certain
extent, answer the purpose, while better
one that will do better servic9 and is really
worth double the money expended costs a
few dollars more.
In nothing else is this more clearly proven
than by the purchase of the low priced Sow
ing Machines now flooding the country,
while the new Davis" the best Machine
III the market only costs from 81 to $40 more.
Fo: sale by Frazer X Bro, Agents, Elkton,
Md
The Cecil Whig., 1886-07-03
MARRIED..

MEGARG EE-CLAYTON.-On the 23d of
June, at the residence of the brides pa
rents, by Rev. f c. Atkins, NJ. Byron
Megargee, of Lewisville, Pa, and Miss
Annie &. Clayton, of Cecil county, Md.
SIMPERS-BURNITE AT the residence
of the brides father, in Cowantown, by
the Rev. c. y. Hill, on Wednesday even
ing, June 16, Mr.. Samuel Shippers and
Miss Lola Burnite.
SMlTH-HAISE.-In Philadelphia on
June 80, by Rev. Wayland Hoyt, Price
W. Smith, formerly of Elkton, and Miss
Annie Haise OF Philadelphia.
The Cecil Whig., 1886-07-03

No lady can afford to buy a Silk
Dress without looking over our
stock. The quantity cf goods, the
reliable makes, and the price, are
three distinct things in favor of the
buyer.
The Cecil Whig., 1886-07-03
METHODIST OF THE PENINSULA:
Sketches of Notable Characters and Events
in the History of McthodIsm in tie
Maryland and Delaware Peninsula.

Sketches of Notable Characters and Events
Maryland and Delaware Peninsula.
This beautifully printed volume of 80
pages is best described by the subtitle, for
for it is "A series of fcharactcr-sI.eUchcS rather
than a history Of events. II does, however,
in this way better perhaps than would
regular history give a portrait of PemmSu-
lar Methodsm. The relations of the au-
thor, Rev. Il. w. Todd, to this community
would give the book favorOble introduce
tion here; but it has no need to stand upon
anything but its own merits The words
of Bishop Hurst III the introdI Iction are
amply justitied-"The pecuiiaritics Of the
camp meeting services, the idioSyucracies
of the negro race when at Worship and all
the strong features of the primitive and
provincial life are traced with freshness
and justice which we have seen nowhere
else =
He has caught up the fading colors of the
old time and given them pcrmamcnce for
which we have reason to thank him. -
y mere list of the titles of the chapters
shows what Il regular Eastern Share table
this volume spreads for the reader who
knows how to appreciate the humorous and
pathetic, the heroic and thrilling human
experience: "The Place and People," "Our
Quaint ltinerant Fathers" ''iIcrocs of
Erin" "Patriarchs of the Chesapeake"
Episodes ana Collisions" "IIymencal aud
Baptismal;" White Souls in Colorcd En-
velopes;" "UncIe Stephen, the Slave
Preacher" "old-time Schools and School
masters" "IIumors of IA Modern timer
ant" When it has been said that this meal
is well cooked and seryel-these sketches
presented in an easy and ut times pictur-
eSque style, certainly We need say no more
to attract many to draw near and partake.
Miss Maggie McGreary has concluded to
canvass the Third and Fifth districts of
this county, and we beSpeak for her great
| success,
The Cecil Whig., 1886-07-03

low from chosen representatives Of the regI.
neut on the field. Many of the veterans
will be accompanied by their wives and
daughters, novelty in Getty sburg reun-
ions that cannot but lend additional attrac-
tjon To the occasion. The low rate of fare
offered by the Pennsylvania Railway puts
the reunion within reach OF nearly every
survivor Of the corps.
ON the lst Of July the Commission re,
Gently organized 10y the Legislature, con
sisrimg OF General Sickles, Gen Carr, AGit.-
Gen. Porter, and Gen. Richardson, OF Can
andaigua, will hold its first meeting for the
purp"o" "t selecting sites for monuments
Tor Ermpr" state reg girnents, and d"vising
The ht'Nt arrangements To commemorate ap-
proprlatcly all that the New York troops
did on that memorable field
The Cecil Whig., 1886-07-03

Fifty dozens Crepe Linen Towels,
I215 cent goods, for this special sale,
three for IS cents; six for 50 cents.
Every lady will pronounce them a
rare bargain.
The Cecil Whig., 1886-07-03
No. BOG Market ST.,
Wilmington, Delaware.

One case of 54-inch Tricots at IS
cents yard-the regular price 81.
The quality Of these goods needs no
comment; they speak for themselves.
The Cecil Whig., 1886-07-03

We have just opened several new
designs in Crinklcd Sccrsuckers;
fine qualities at I2Il cents, instead
of IS cents.
The Cecil Whig., 1886-07-03
NEW ADVERTISEMENIS.

OTlCE-By order of the Town
~ Commissioners, am requested to enforce
the Ordinance prohibiting the firing OF shooting
crackers. firearms. or anythn" of the kind in
the streets Ot the town.
1t GEO. I. KING BailH.
The Cecil Whig., 1886-07-03

This week we opened a lot of new
things in Dress Stutts at fully IS per
cent. less than asked for the same
goods ten days ago.
The Cecil Whig., 1886-07-03

We offer you three SPECIAL Bar
gains in Table Linens this week at
the lowest prices ever quoted over a
retail counter for the same quality:
The Cecil Whig., 1886-07-03
Farmers, Take Notice.

If yon want to buy a horse rake or hay
Iedder, call on me before sou buy, as | will
sell cheap. p. c. STRICKLAND
June ~, 1856.
The Cecil Whig., 1886-07-03

$50 new Parasols and Sun I'm
brellas, in the New Shapcs-Iincd
unlined, or lacc-trimmcd-at our al
ways popular prices, from IS cents
to S. each.
The Cecil Whig., 1886-07-03
The Price of this Washer is OnIy S3
~ :SN;
"P5>C0Ge =,
e ~
Mrs. g Gutenberg S
ELKToN, Saturday June 2C.

While Dry Goods and Mil
llncry Goods are the leading
attractions at my sore, yet |
ask attention this week to sey-
eral seasonablc specialtics now
in stock.
For instance-Colorcd and
White RoDes; Imean, Dresses
embroidered in designs, white
and colored, suggestive of the
style in which they are to be
made up. The season is get
ting on, and | frankly say,
have more on hand than
care to carry, and | want to
give my Customers the benefit
of the reduced prices at which
| am offering them.
Real Thread Laccs are 60
ing at cures far below their
value. The truth is, | am off
erin% them at one-third their
value this week.
Ladies who are judges OF
Laces should see them while
the lines arc fresh.
Hamburg andLacc Dresses
are the leading attractions Just
now. They are the rage, and
every lady wants one. | want
every lady to have one,
bought of me.
| take this occasion to say
that my French Dress Maker,
Miss Ferre, is here, and will
remain here, in spite of false
reports to the contrary.
The Cecil Whig., 1886-07-03

We think we sell more Dress
Trimmings thanany dry goods house
in Wilmington, hence the Largest
Assortment and Extreme Low Prices.
The Cecil Whig., 1886-07-03

Young or middle-agcd men suffering from
nervous debility, loss of memory, pre:na-
ture old age, as the result of lad habits,
should send 10 cents in stamps for ilustra-
ted book offering sure means of cure Adj
dress Worlds nisrensary Medical Associa-
ton, Buffalo, y. y,
The Cecil Whig., 1886-07-03

We hayc at present some unusual
bargains in Laccs and Embroidcrics..
Linen Collars and Cuffs, and Neck
Ruching.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-06-28
A Meniery.

In the fresh June time. ere the roses break
In blushiDg beauty from the emerald buds,
And the low winds in softest music wake
Their harmonies among the flowers and woods,
And the red clover bushes at their kiss
And the golden bee goes humming through the
air.
When song. and fragrance and happiness
Float like cloud Of incense everywhere.
Thus in June-time of the glowing year
We met, with hopes sweet blossom in our
hearts
And the soft hand of goodness stayed the tear.
That dimming tear that vita lifes changes
start.
Now, in the Junetime, in my silent room
That golden memory comes again to me
And sheds around me all the ldtime bloom,
And low winds whisper, Il am true to thee,'
AS the red leaves in all their sweetness lie
Close folded in the roses heart to-day.
So fragrant memories, as the June hours fly,
Lie closely in my heart, nor fade away
And though we meet no more this side the grave
Thy hand no more in friendship pressed in mine
On life's dark sea, there'n be one shining wave
Sunlit with pleasure, that will ever shine.
ROSE CLIFFORD.
Lancaster, June 3d.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-06-28
CITY AND VICINITY BRIEFS.

The town seems rather quiet since
school was let out.
Commencement for the year sc is
now thing of the past
Chas. Daugherty, of Belmont. was
here Monday and bought carload of
wool
Quite an exodus from our city took
place Thursday, most of the students
going to their homes in the country.
Martie Rindlaub, son of Editor Rind-
laub. of the Witness, had the misfortune
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Hon. Joseph Harris, of Hazel Green.
was in town Wednesday.
Hon. H. ID. York, of Hazel Green,
made us pleasant call Tuesday.
of the homeopathic physicians.
Mrs. Lottie B. Henderson left for
Charles City, Iowa. Friday morning.
Cyrus Cunningham left Friday morn
ing for his home at Cobb, Wis.
Prof. Bayley and his wife, of Belmont,
were visitors in town Wednesday.
j. L. Mitchell and his family, of Bel
mont, were in town Wednesday.
L. Z. Millman and his sister, of Elk
Grove, attended the Commencement
here.
Will 2. Colburn, who has position
with Hallett the Fruit Culturist, of East
Galena, is here visiting friends and rela-
tives.
Mr.. A. Y. FELTON, and his family, of
Plainview, Mimi, are in the city visit
ing relatives and friends.
Hon. James Cabanis, James Jones,
Dolf Luce and Chas. Harris were among
those who were here from Georgetown
last Wednesday.
Mrs. A. Cairns, of Williams, Iowa,
but formerly of Smelser, was in town
last week, visiting old friends.
DR.. F. NJ. Cronin and his wife, of
Cassville, visited at the residence of C.
b. Eastman, Tuesday.
Ed. Draper and Harry Verran, of
Lancaster, were in town Thursday.
d. j. Gardner and Geo. H. Gratiot
went down to Darlington Tuesday, on
celebration business.
Geo. Holcomb, Fred. Sheppard and
Chas. Grindell went to Belmont, &C
companied by their ladies, Thursday
evening.
DR.. G. z. Richards and his wife and
son left Friday morning for Saratoga,
to be absent about two weeks. While
there the Doctor will attend meeting
c. M. Henderson, Esq, who left for
San Francisco few days ago, arrived
there last Saturday.
Miss Nellie Law, of Upton, Iowa, is
visiting her friend, Miss Maggie Roberts,
of this city.
w. &. Chandler, of the HERALD, in
company with Rev. Edward Eaton, of
Lancaster, were in town attending the
Commencement exercises Wednesday.
j. ID. Jones and his sister Katie, and
Miss Walker, of Strawberry. attended
the graduating exercises.
Chas and Dan. Webster, and James
Gill, of Elk Grove, were in town We'd
nesday.
John Livingston, principal of the
High School at Dodgeville, was present
at the graduating exercises last week.
F. t. Bentley and j. E. Mcbride, of
Elk Grove, and graduates of the Nor
NAL, 'took in" the Commencement ex-
ercises at the Normal, Wednesday.
Will F. Gray, principal of the High
School at Oregon, was in town last
week. He graduated at the Normal in
the Glass of "a
Grant Benedict and his sisters, of
Belmont. were at the Commencement
last week
ID. S. York, of Hazel Green, mail
agent on the Northwestern, was In town
last week.
Allie Washburne, of Chicago, son of
Hon. Z. b. Washburne. is visiting rela-
tives at the Gratiot mansion.
p. L. Stevens, banker at Montfort,
and graduate of the Class of '73, at
tandad Commencement hora