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The Cecil Whig., 1886-01-23

THE Times last Monday published
at length the vindication of the Rev.
Waldo Messaros at the hands of his
congregation, which exonerated him
from the charge lately brought against
him by MT. Joseph Chadwick, of Media.
1t is very uncertain IS to just how long
the record of Messaros will remain clear
before another offended editor attempts
to tear him to pieces" but it is to be
hoped the public will not be made to
witness another petty quarrel such as
that waged by Chadwick and the Greek
divine. There is work in the world
for editors and ministers which does
not compel them to come in contact
with one another upon any occasion
and if Chadwick and Messaros would
become impressed with this fact all
would remain we'll with them.
The Cecil Whig., 1886-01-23
IN his lecture in this town a few

IN his lecture in this town few
evenings ago the Rev. Waldo Nessaros
had occasion to utter good many
burning truths, but none quite so
scorchng as the one sentence: "Thls
long faced piety is the poison of true
religion" These words may have
gone directly home to the hearts Of
some in the audience, and We are sure
it was the lecturers intention that they
should, although they were not uttered
at all unkindly or insinuatin2ly. This
is not the right end of the nineteenth
century to practice Puritanism, and the
broader we begin to think the quicker
will the truth of the soul be revealed,
ard half that is now termed mystery
be as understandable as the sunlight.
The Cecil Whig., 1886-01-23

Gov. LLOYD, says the Baltimore SIN,
is the third of his name who has oc-
cupied the Executive chair of Mary
land. As President OF the Council,
Edward Lloyd discharged the duties of
Colonial Governor from 1909 to I7I4.
Another Edward Lloyd was Governor
of the State just hundred years later,
from 1900 to 1871, and now, within
three quarters of another century, one
Of his descendants makes the third
member of the family to occupy that
high office. The election of Governor
Lloyd was accompanied by unanimlty
on the part of the Democratic majority
which must be especially gratifying.
The Inauguration ceremonies, which
are always of a simple character, took
The Cecil Whig., 1886-01-23
GORMAN'S HOPES REALIZED.
TIE Legislature Duly Elects Him United
States Senator.

TIE Legislature Duly Elect, Him United
States Senator.
The Legislature on Tuesday last, vot-
ing separately. elected Arthur p. Cor
man United States Senator. Hon. Louis
f. McComas received the four Republi
can votes in the Senate and the 10 in the
II )use. There was 10 excitement at
tending the proceedings, the result of
which was foregone conclusion. In
the House at noon precisely Speal "
5 tbs gavel fell and he spoke as follows:
This being the second Tuesday after
the meeting and organization of the
Pr sent session OF the Legislature of this
state, and the hour of Y o'clock meri-
dian having arrived, the House will now,
in accordance with the requirements of
Chapter l Of Title ,, of the Revised
Statues of the United States, and in con-
formity to an agreement between the
two houses of this Assembly, proceed
openly, by era Coce vote of each member
present, to name one person as Senator
in Congress from this state for the term
of six years from March 4, 1887, in sue,
cession TO Hon. Arthur P. German,
whose term will then expire" The
vote was then pollei, the party lines be-
ing strictly drawn. Mr.. German re-
ceived 70 votes and Mr.. McComas 10.
Mr.. Armstrong, of Washington county,
did not vote, and is supposed to have
been actuated by Hamiltonian dislike
of Senator German. In the Senate the
same formality was gone through with,
the totals being: German 21, McComas 4
The Cecil Whig., 1886-01-23
place in the Sehate chamber 5n Thurs
day, followed by reception at Il e
Executive Mansion at night.

Am now hath come the season when
the hearts of the coal man and the ice
dealer overflow with JOY, and when the
many charitable institutions of the land
"get their work in - it is also happy
approach to that inspiring season when
the spring poet sells his ode on the SUM-
flower for "Ballade OF snowflakes"
and the plumber-voice from the sane
tum. "Chestnut %
The Cecil Whig., 1886-01-23

Probably, no other invention was ever of
so much Importance to the household, as is
the sewing machine. 1t commenced in the
humblest way-as is the rule with all great
inventions and every one, at first, looked
upon it with suspicion and distrust But
all classes of people, from the great manu-
facturers to The humblest woman, in course
OF time, discovered and apprecited its value,
and from that time until the present, it has
advanced in popular favor with rapid
strides. Our attention was recently called
to the new machine placed upon the mar
ket by the Davis Sewing Machine Company
the "New High-Arnr' vertical Feed"
as it is called. The vertical feed is the prin-
cipal distinguishing feature of this machine,
which separates it from, and places it
above, the popular machine of other makes.
1t is necessary to see this new feed method,
in order To understand and apprecite its
mady advantages. The machine makes the
most sure and beautiful stitch; sews light
and heavy goods equally well; runs lightly,
without fatigue to the operator. The sim
plicity of its construction Commends the
Davis to our judgement. In this part-
cular feature, we believe it is without par
allal. We could dwell at great length upon
its other merits, but space will not admit.
The Company is represented in this city by
M4ssrs. Frazier & Bro. who are prompt,
polite, courteous, Just in all their dealings,
and we'll and most favorably known
throughout this vicinity.
The Cecil Whig., 1886-01-23

DESPITE Mr.. keim's vigorous assault
Mr.. Gowen again heads the official
board of the Philadelphia and Reading
railroad and a great big hope has been
born in every stockholders heart that
he will redeem it from its losses and
put it on the proper road to success.
There is no reason why Mr.. Gowen
should not accomplish all that is expec-
ted of him nor that the Reading should
not become the power its natural re-
sources could make it if properly hand
led. There has always been hitch in
the management and it is now time
that such circumstance should be re-
moved.
The Cecil Whig., 1886-01-23
SOCIAL INSANITY.

The sadly sudden death of Miss
Kate Bayard at Washington on Sat
urday last, will probably give the
nerves of society women a severe
shock. That she died from social
follies is evident, and that these same
follies are assuming more and more
every day the aspect of insanity, is
also plainly to be seen. 1t is to be
generally hoped that now the pat
rons of social forms and fashionable
etiquette will somewhat modify the
limtless rules that govern their GUS
toms. Intellectually and physically
Miss Bayard was, several years ago,
a perfect woman; gradually the de-
mon which finally vanquished her
undermined a robustconstitutlon with
the fatal result of Saturday last. 1t
is strangely true that Miss Bavard
could have been just as happy gained
just as much notoriety and become a
far nobler woman if she had lived as
all noble women do live and should
live in quiet homes, sanctihed by
their presence and made perfect
heavens by their actions. Even at
this day in America it is not an igno-
Bile thing to do matronly, to be igno-
rant OF the laws of society in the
"upper ten." Miss Bayard evidently
did not believe in this truth or else
her ambition to shine in the life she
chose to lead overcame her better
principles. The sad result is evidence
enough of her mistake and folly.
Where these American social Gus
toms arise and what inaugurates them
it is difficult to discover. In them is
shown desire to return to the days
of Queen Elizabeth and the volup-
tuous court revelries of her age, but
ere the craze is carried to that extent
it is to be sincerely hoped that some
good Beatrice will arise to offer rem
edies for the disease. Our American
women must not be allowed to run
wild over a new fashion or a lately
imported mode. That these social
tollies should find starting point at
the nations capital does not reflect
credit upon the dignity and severity
of our national character. Certainly
the masses of the people will not
sanction an attempt to make a
French intriguing place a. the White
House or any house in Washington
To Miss Bayard's own family and
her dearest friends her death is a
deep and almost unbearable bereave-
ment, but especially does it appear
gloomy when they consider its cause
and how unnecessary it was that she
should die at this time. How many
more Miss Bayards are there in Amer
lea to-day? Every city in the Union
contains its immense quota of them,
all veritably insane upon the one
subject of society.
Society is an un-American insti-
tuition, it is surely nnpuritan, and
disloyal to the early blood of simpli-
city and honest living from day to
day that was instilled into our veins
by our foretathers. These devotees
to social insanity are the direct re-
suits of over-abundant wealth. The
poor mans daughter does not dance
all night at her fathers balls and as
sist the first lady in the land to re-
ceive her guests in the afternoon.
The daughters of poor men take a
few hours each day to think of the
l cou1 and ,ra uillino to lot the com
The Cecil Whig., 1886-01-23

plexion of the body and the drapery
of the silken gown go by unheeded;
and therefore these daughters OF poor
men are the true women who uphold
noble womanhood in America A
little of society and little of etiqutte
are. indeed, necessary, but excessive
quantities are deplorable, and when
the craze tastens so fully upon the
mind of one, as it did upon that OF
Miss Bayard deadly insanity IS the
result. What had she to be proud
of, save manners, pretty cheeks,
graceful conversation, magnificent
dresses? but what were they in rela-
tionship with the world at large as
the results of her sex in the work al
lotted them in the worlde Over what
class of people was her influence ex-
tended? A few dudes, a few old
statesmen in their supreme dotagc,
and few stronser-minded men and
women, who were themselves slightly
touched with the insanity that had
wrapped its hidcous arms about their
friend. Miss Bayard's 5 case is not an
exceptional case, or it would be more
proper to refrain from such severe
critiaism. Such circumstances as
her death illustrates, are occurring
daily, and it is about time the finger
of reformation was pointed at society
in America. We had always pic
tured for this country a race OF typl-
cal women, whom the influence OF
the French romantists and the Queen
Elizabeth courtiers had not injured,
and it is a sad surprise to find at
Washington such state of affairs as
ragged over Paris in the days of Robes
pierre. 1t is not difficult to
prophcsv the Charlotte Corday OF
our own land. 1t is not difficult to
trace on the unWritten pages OF the
future, suffering, and disgrace and
shame, wrought by the demon Of
social insanity Any appeal for re-
formation should be made to the
women of the land Do not discard
matronliness. Be faithful sisters in
common cause, sometimes staid and
serious, always glad and free, ambl-
tious for those higher aims OF the
time, rather than aspiring to shine
in circles where corruption will adj
vance to pale the cheek and slcken
the blood. Mothers and daughters
are the soul and magnetism of the
human family, especially 50 in Amer
ica, and it is is infinitely proper that
they should shun those things pro-
ductive of moments pleasure, a
few hours OF bright revelry, at the
cost of high-principled and earnest
motives, of perfect health and glad
ness, and long life.
The Cecil Whig., 1886-01-23

duCe COnVSnllOn WELCOME dlltl lledI
ing, and furthermore to grant its de-
mlnds? We are willing to believe so
at least. With such a movement as
this The WHlG comedies heart and
soul. The days OF tritling with this
temperance question are now over.
Better prohibition and sobriety, peace
and manhood, than Borbornism, Mug
wumpery, and whiskey, crime and tur-
MOL. Though not as harmonious as
it should have been, though not SO
conservative as propriety would teach,
though little childish and petty, yet
the convention of Tuesday last meant
well and its meaning was deep and sim
cere and can be heartily approved.
There may be a glorious future for
such a movement in Cecil county, and
there may be an inglorious failure but
ere either of these result let the senti-
ment of the convention be upheld by
every ght-hearted individual in the
county. This law of local option is a
grand law and capable law, it is only
that it began bad, but let US hope that
it will illustrate the old proverb by end
ing well. There are bright hopes that
it will end we'll The men who COM
posed that little convention on Tues
day were men of great power and in
huence, simply because they were men
with good cause at heart and with an
earnest purpose in view that when
carried out will benefit all of us. Let
us not be ashamed now to rally around
the banner of this great new move
ment. 1t did not die on the day it
was born it was little radical, maybe,
and nursed too closely its own views,
but its aim was sacred and the shot it
fired was not to be diverted from its
course. The shot it fired, by the way,
was directed towards two targets, the
ritlemen of this new movement are
striving to kill two birds with one
stone-High License and Intemper-
ance. Down with both of them, up
with the banner of the new movement
and let local option be more than a
mere Jest for the foolish 1t is surpris-
ing to know of so many good people
in the county. They do not institute
this new movement and advance its
standards through selfish motives nor
by political urgings. 1t is movement
guided by the heart, it is religion
with them and they will become mar
tyrs for it ere they will permit it TO
fail. The result of Tuesdays conven
tion now hangs upon the action of the
Legislature. Nor do we think the
Legislature will disappoint the hopes
of the new movement Intemperance
in Cecil must no longer be encouraged
by the licensed or unlawful sale of Ii
quors. Men of the churches, men of
family with growing sons at home have
formed one grand line of battle against
this incorporate army, and they will
sweep the field before them till the
last intoxicant is no more and the great
demon who has destroyed mems lives
so many years will be stretched upon
the sod helpless and vanquished. This
is the future of the new movement iii
Cecil county, let it not be foretold in
vain
The Cecil Whig., 1886-01-23

The sound of passing sleigh bells
may be merry but at this season OF the
year there is another sound that may
be heard all over the land which is not
so suggestive of ''mirth and youthful
jollity." 1t is the cry Of distress from
the poor and destitute. Remember
that every flake of snow that falls adds
another sbiver to the frame of the
nouseless and coatless wanderers who
stop to stare in speechless wonder at
the passing sleigh, the jingle OF the
bells awakening in their hearts wistful
"reminiscences of better days that now
lie frozen beneath the drift of the past.
The Cecil Whig., 1886-01-23

The glory of Philadelphia's ''noble
one hundred" has forever faded, its
brilliant banner has been handed down,
but the past cannot seem a mere
shadow to it. 1t has done good work
for the city At times, but not all the
time. Wonder what new power from
lis ashes will arise.
The Cecil Whig., 1886-01-23

ASIDE from politics, for he is not a
politician as that term is generally
understood, Gov. Lloyd is "a man OF
fine executive ability and should be
able to continue filling the Governors
chair with the same wisdom that has
marked his course lately. He is a
man of quiet thoughtful nature, and
will evidently do the best he can for
his State regardless of the hungry
crowd of ringsters at Baltimore.
The Cecil Whig., 1886-01-23

JOURNALISM in Baltimore is about to
degenerate from point of decency to
to that hoodlum newspaper work Of the
far uncivilized West. This week the
SIN denounced its local contempora
ries for their 'littleness" in business
manceuvres, and the Herald in turn
attacks its big brother for its egotism
and inherent selishness. Is this a fair
type Of Baltimore hospitality? Lock
arms, brothers, and advance the better
interest of the journals in your city,
rather than cause them to retrograde,
as they will, if quarrels are allowed to
continue. The SIN should be civil
lzing luminary as well as helpmeet to
its lesser contemporaries, and not at
tempt to bully them. There is room
for every paper in Baltimore, and in
the case of some of them, great deal
of room for improvement.
The Cecil Whig., 1886-01-23
Hobbies of the Hygienists.

There were sever | dozen of the hyyienists
in council each with his individual hobby.
Each thought all the others We're wrurg.
+ .ch WAS sure that his own hobby was the
only correct one. a gentleman present said
he had taken Browns Iron Bitters for de
bility and dyspepsia, and, though he didn t
want to make fuss about it, he knew the
use of this great tonic to be better than all
the notions he had heard advanced in the
council. One practical cure is worth thous.
anis of guesses and mott MS. Thousands of
happy convalescents speak gratefully of
Browns Iron Bitters.
The Cecil Whig., 1886-01-23

sssYHE+WH WHIGS:

re cmiCnify raltaJlc for its Loc0l as "eH as Gen
erai Intelligence. Nctrs Communications are respect
fully solicited from all sections Of the County. IN
addition TO the weeklg contributions Of its regular
orgS Of eorresl oadents. anonymous communica-
toHS teiH receire no attention. The name ot the
rr,fel beug required IN all cases as guarantee Of
good tduh.
The Cecil Whig., 1886-01-23
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY.

On Wednesday the election of Senator
German was formally announced, and
Hon. Henry Lloyd was elected Governor
to fill Gov. McLaLe's unexpired term
He was lnaugurated in the Senate cham
Der al noon Thur sday. The caucus for
State treasurer will be beld next Wed
nesday. The bill for the reorganization
of the p lice boar,i will provide for the
repeal OF the present law and its re-en-
actment, making the mayor member
without vote. This will involve the
effort is being made to secure a legisla-
tive investigation of the Johns Hopkins
University management. In the Senate
Mr.. Rayner present, bills changing the
system of pleading and process in the
common law courts of Baltimore city,
and restricting the price of gas and pro-
hibting consolidation. la the House
the Senate bill authorizing the appoint
ment of an additional justice of the peace
or Baltimore city was passed. A reso-
luton providing ter comp nsating the
State printer tor extra printing was laid
over. IL is proposed to pass new law
regulating the State printing. Ex-At-
torney General Gwinn has prepared a
bill for the submission of the question OF
calling constitutional convention and
electing delegates to the convention
next November, Governor Lloyd was
formally inaugurated at Annapolis on
Thursday. There was a reception at the
Executive mansion at night. Ut is stated
that the Governor Will appoint Mr.. f.
w. Lecompte, of Dorchester county, b
secretary of State. Gen. Jas. G. Berret,
quarter rmaster-gene on the Governor
staff has resigned. Senator Hayes has
introduced bill for taking vote on
the constitutional convention matter in
November next. Senator Slinglutf in
troduced IA bill providing for an investi-
CATION OF the Johns Hopkins trusts.
Senator Goldsborough has introduced
bill giving the State board of health spe-
cial powers i'll the event of danger from
cholera, smallpox or other dangerous OF
infectious diseases. The bills allowing
a levy of five cents on the 800 to supply
EaSton with water. and autho izing the
county commissioners of Baltimore
county to lay out, open, widen and close
public roads in the first district of that
county, passed the Senate. The II ,use
committee on elections began the con-
sideration of the contested election case
OF Graham Us. Green.
The Cecil Whig., 1886-01-23
A GREAT deal of discussion has lately

A GREAT deal of discussion has lately
taken place in the newspapers of the
question of a literary centre for America.
Boston has long claimed the distinction
of being the central sun from which the
lesser beams radiated now Philadelphia
claims that honor and New York can
not see why it should not receive the
credit. The truth of the matter is
there is no actual literary centre in
America, her writers being so widely
scattered and there being no national
association of authors, that neither of
the aboye cities can be styled the cen
trail home of literature. Nor does Amer
ica need literary centre. Her writer's
are original, universal, unconventional
and whether their productions come
from Massachusetts, or California they
are of one high standard and fully as
great as if they had emanated from the
Hub alone, or from New York, or Phil
adelphia.
The Cecil Whig., 1886-01-23

The victory of German at Annapolis
is noa a surprise to any friend or foe.
He is like old winc-what little good
there is in HIM his owners are going to
take long time IN drawing out.
The Cecil Whig., 1886-01-23
ELKTON, JANUARY %, 1856.

HARpER's WEEKIY contains the por-
traits of the President and his Cabl-
net The President himself has the
honor of being the homeliest looking
man in the group.
The Cecil Whig., 1886-01-23

Marriage aud Death Notices INSERTED gfdt"HouS'y
Obituaries aiH be charged hdt the usual rate q
transient local matter.
Transient rdteS-Eight cents d line for one. ana
-Four cents a line for erery dddtfioHGi insertion.
One inch Of space counted as ILreire tneS. one
coIann, Fite Dollars per inch one year -Four
cheages dHowed to yearly advertisers ~ithom ddd'-
tioqGI charge
The circulation Of The Hhiq being among the most
ipfelcenf classes Of cecil county and the adjoining
counties ot Maryland, Pennsylvania and Dctdwdrc,
its opriet0r confidently recommends to Business
MtaGS a most desirable medium for remunerdtlrt
advertising. 10 maintain its high standard as a
family Journal no o+enSire or objectionable adrcr-
tiSGRiCHfS WiH be Gda.ttted at ana PfIte
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II ~ r.

The great popularity and success of Sa,-
walton Oil, the great pain destroyer, has
made il a target for connterteiters. Beware
of limitations. Price - cents bottle.
The Cecil Whig., 1886-01-23
ANOTHER WEEK AT ANNAPOLIS.

The Work Done by our Legislators since
Monday Last.
The Maryland isiature reAssembled
at Annapolis last Monday night. In the
Senate Mr., SlingIul1' obtained leave to
introduce Il bill to provide for heating
Towson Jail, in which the prisoners are
said to have suffered during the recent
cold spell. In the H ,uSe Mr.. Ireland
obtained leave for bill to prevent the
increase of municipal indebtedness be-
yond ten per cent. of taxable basis. Sen
Slinglutf has a bill to incorporate COM
pany for supplying water to the Belt.
Senator Hayes has modified his bill pro-
viding for State board of charities.
TUESDAY,
Both houses of the Maryland Legisla-
ture voted for United States Senator on
Tuesday. Senator German received the
democratic and Hon. L. E. McComas the
republican vote. The Joint ballot was
taken Tuesday aud the Governor was
elected. In the Senate committee of
seven was appointed to investigate the
new police system which recently went
into operation in Baltimore city, and to
report whether any legislation is re-
quired in connection Herewith. Among
the bills for which leaves were obtained
was one in both houses for the appoint
ment of a State shipping commissioner
in Baltimore and deputies elsewhere in
the State to register men shipping on
oyster vessels. Senator Riyner obtained
leave for bill authorizing the appoint
ment of an unpaid commission of FIVE
persons to revise the criminal laws of
the State, and oenat II Golisborough for
bill regulating the sale of morphine.
The Hartford delegation claims that Hon.
Stevenson Archer will be elected State
Treasurer. 1t is rumored that the Ches-
aleake Gas Company proposes to ask the
Legislature to pass an act fixing the price
of gas at 81 per 900 feet. Senator Ray
ner has bill restricting the price of gas
to s1.25, and forbidding consolidation
and division of territory.