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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-04-27
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A food of melody filled the room
scores of waxen lights in the silver can
delabra NODDED to and fro and fickered
anon in rythm with the music. Soon
the polished floor threw back the
shadows Of twinkling hose and quick
tripping shoes resplendent with buckles
of brilliants and paste. Fiddler and
piper warmed to his work. Swifter the
step and lighter the tread. Plumes
waved faster in milady's hair-plumes
OF saffron and pink and blue, like downy
clusters of Hcn1- dc bS.
From his throne chair Washington
looked cn in pride and delight. All
lnat was beautiful, much that was brave
in the dashIng capital of century ago
had gathered here this evening. There
were maids and youths meant, doubt
less, to live as the lilies OF the field, but
there were men and women whose souls
the times had tried and found wanting
in Tot an iota.
In few moments the figure would
end. He must dance the second.
Whom he should lead out he must de-
eide in the next pause of the music. A
score of names occur to him, dozen
fair faces came before his eyes. Modest
though he was he knew well enough
that his choice would leave many heart
burnings, aye, perhaps some shrewish
chickering's.
Odds life you needn't arch your eye
brows either, they weren't beyond that
sort of thing an hundred years ago.
Half the gosslps in the ball room had
solved the problem tc their own satis-
faction possibly before it occurred to
Washington. "Lady Livingston, they
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-04-27

Cambridge. Sally Grimes then was
the "Lowland Beauty" who forty
years before had played fast and
loose with Georges boyish fancy.
And twas for her he had sighted
the bellies Of the land in the dance
that Humphreys said meant immor-
tality!
Romantic, fantasticp' exclaimed
count de Monster with French et-
tuslveness and upturned eyes.
Aye, and quantity constant"
sighed the cherry Tipped brunette at
his side.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-04-27
A train in Arizona was boarded by

A train in Arizona was boarded by
robbers, who went through the luck
less passengers. One OF them hap
pened to be drummer" from New
York, who, when his turn came, with
reluctance fshed out $500, but rap
idly took So from the pile and placed
it in his vest pocket. "What do
you mean by that?" asked the rob-
Der as he toyed with his revolver.
Hurriedly came the answer, "Mine
trent, you surely would not refuse me
two per zent. discount on a strictly
cash transaction like dis?"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-04-27

A veteran teamster is quoted as
saying that he "has always kept his
animals free from gals by rubbing
their collars inside, every few days,
with little neats-foot oil, and the
moment any dirt was found, sticking
like wax, washing it off with warm
soapsuds and then oil. A yoke from
oxen. or collar from horse, should
not be removed when brought into
the stable from work until the per-
spiration is entirely dry, and all
chated spots should be oiled"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-04-27

The widow Flapjack's son, Bin,
was reading newspaper to his lonely
widowed mother. Read that again
sonny" she said.
The king of Siam is going to send
minister to Washington"
The widow sighed and said
"Washington is bad place to
send minister. Our family minis
ter went to Washinton, and he never
was the same man afterwards"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-04-27

.f"siAs RINGGoLn. E-q.. says hiS crop This year
ws % ANA - bushels to the acre. the tiy-reSuit-
M from seeding too early, about Sept. 2Dtn-cut
his wheat iuIly 100 bushels. and he would. DOUBT
less have received il seeded later forty bushels to
the acre. Has used G W kuunnri X Co.'S iertl-
llzerS hve years, ana has always grown large
crops; knows lac has saved money 10y buying them:
takes great pleasure i'll recommending them to
any inquirers.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-04-27
The Ladies

Prefer Ayers Hair Nigor to any other
dressing for the hair. 1t restores color,
prevents the hair from falling out. pro-
NOTES its growth, and keeps it soft,
glossy, and free from dandrutf.
II have used Ayers Hair Nigor for a
number of years, and it has always given
me satisfaction. II is AN excellent dress
ing, prevents the hair from turning
gray, insures its vigorous growth. and
keeps the scalp white and clean. -
Mary \. Jackson, Salem, Mass.
Mrs. l.. VI. Holmes. Maiden, Mass,
certiiieS: . have experienced
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-04-27

A crochety London journal asks
eff it is the pink faces of American
girls that charm so many foreign ad-
mirers." No; it's the girls green,
backs.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-04-27

JAMES FRENCH reports 22la bushels average
from G. W. kennari X Co.'S Phosphate, a great
improvement on previous crops: buys the same
fertilizer again this tall.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-04-27
ARCHITECTS g. BUlLDERc
Miss MariE LAWS

Formerly Of Mitchell. Ontario having decided TO
make Elkt"n her pace ut reSideuce will give
lessons rumeutai Sir. rltter n the home
OF the pupil ut the reside nee "i Mrs. = j Smith
Howard street. Terms = per quarter pecS-3m
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-04-27

The above reports are from Kent farmers and
only lew among our many pleased customers
ana we have more to come. Remember we ito not
publish and republ sh old testimonials: every.
thing new and true. Can On US early. We bou. ht
early, hlled our house early. saved IN huving
carly. and from the way orders are coming in eX-
poet to do Il large, early aud hnc business, and
save our customers money.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-04-27

JNo. n. pODn and iNo. LoLLAR, Esqs. report
Il remarkable result on corn ground. seeded late
and consequently winter killed: the wheat branch.
ed greatly and the head was from / to ~ inches
longer than other wheat -own in his tailuY where
EIgh priced brands of fertilizers. made " other
parties, were used. Mr. Lollar says that 10 other
fertilizer hut Krnnard- could give su.o n Won
dcrui result. lie knows their worth, having
always grown crop nom their use.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-04-27
Gre at B enefit

from the use of Ayers Hair Vi@"r. l,
freed my scalp from hum"rS. and la,
restored my hair to lis original cuIul
and healthy condition."
II have used Ayers Hair Nfgor fuI
promoting the growth Of the hair. AN
think it unrquaIcd. i'"r restoring IT,.
hair to lis original color, and for a dress.
ing, it cannot he surpassed. - Ms.
Geo. La Fever, Ear"n Rapids, Mich.
Miss Sarah j. Gregory, Elizabeth.
y. j., says: II lave used
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-04-27

Keport-a remnrkahle rcsnlt.

GEORGE w. EnLrpN reports very lIrg" crop
~ the B!- Meadow farm and j. much rr,lsr
with results. We have his order Tor TALL tertiuzrr
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-04-27
STAR DUROC.
80 3.
RECORD 2:l5A

Sired by Messenger Duroc loo. (Sire Of l3 in
he 80 list he is also sire OF g. G. Lanceot which
sold last year yearling for Sl2,5yW dam the
Loriiard Mare Che dam OF Rcgulus 264) by
Seelys American star II. who has in the 2:3O
list; while his have added 10, and his daugh-
tiers Il TO the list
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-04-27
$40 The Season.
CECIL.

Sired by Messenger Chiefls25. dam Lady Welch
hy William WeIch by RySdy ke'S Hambietonan
sire OF II 30 performers, u dam by "a Wagner 81
dam by Old Wagner.
S2!J The Season.
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ARTIST.

Sired by Atacey'>: HambletDniIn I5S2, (sire of
Basque Bonita 2:2jI the fastest 3 year-oId record
over p mile track 10 date) lst dam Lottie by
Aicalde iO5, "a dam Florence by Sir Wallace ad
dam 10y Copperbottom.
$50 The Season.
Iir,itnJ u, ia Nrras
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-04-27
MERIT.
1GO5S.

Sired by Messenger Chief 1925 (srre OF Maud
Messenger 2I6lt Able 2:2rf, Marvel Us etc }
dame Eliza Jane Oie dam also OF Maud Mes
senger 2:l6Lf thus making MERIT a Iuli brother
to this very fast and wellhred mare) by Gentle
Breeze ;;456.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-04-27

Mares proving in toal have the privilege OF breeding
back until oaed without advance the seasons price
For further information the catalogues which will be
out February and can be had on application to
R. T. c. CROUCH, Supt
ELKToHI7 MD
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-04-27
$50 The SnaSnn-
SONNET.

Sired by Grand Sentinel S65 2:271% (sire of Sir
knisht2:23ai, Sentry 225 Sumpter 2:25l% Strate-
giSt lis and Grace Darling 2:29'D 10y Sentine.
2:29l2 (brothcr TO Eoluntee) by Rysdrke's Ham
bletonan, LIST dam Nellie Clark (triaI over halt
mile track 234) 10y Black FIyng Cloud 57s, ID
dam Gertrude by Bciliounder 65.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-04-27

Limited to 20 Mares.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-10-05
!" FIFTY YEAR"

There undoubtedly a great many peculiar characters in the south and people from other parts of the country are excusable for laughing at them because they amusing and not because of prsju
 diced belief that they the exclusive product of any one part of the country, for the north, west, and even the east, have their todd folks." The entire south might be seined, snd yet there could not be found a character more marked with unciv. ilized pecularities than an old fellow who lives in Lake county, Ill The other day bird hunter from Chicago got off at Rollins Platform, and while he stood, looking about him, old fellow climbed over fence not far away, and, scufing the ground as he walked, slowly advanced. It would be inn possible to describe him, to give an idea of his expression of countenance His face was covered, in patches, with wiry- y-looking hair, and his neck
 looked as if 1t might have been kept for weeks in tan vat. His eyes looked like the eyes of an old baboon. His clothes consisted of pair of over- alls greasy a cracking pot, and an old blouse that drag through hog-pen might have i'm proved in appearance. He wore no shirt, and did not wear his blouse buttoned. He looked st the
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-10-05
Fok TaK ARKAssAw TRAvELER.
 OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.

Bill Hurley. of Erwin township, Indiana, came to Chicago recently on business. Bill fancied he knew it all, and thing or two besides, so he swag gered around with his pants in his boots and his hat on one side of his head swore at the bus drivers knocked over couple of hotel runners at the Union depot, and "'lowed Sheecawgo wuzent so dad durned big at he couldn't find his way anywheres he wanted ter go, by jing."
 So, with an impudent, go-to-t thunder look in his eye and rolling stand back here swagger in his gait he moved his way along Canal street and past a long line of hackmeu, who, sizing him up as "no bloody good," allowed him to go unscathed. He turned east Madison street, crossed the bridge and few minutes later brought up at Clark here he stopped, and. for the first time, showed some signs of doubt and uneasiness Atlength he stepped up to policeman, and, accosting him, said: @6ay,
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-10-05

want ter % Co tavern, or some place where kin git uthin ter eat--S
 "Right across the strcet,s answered the officer, pointing with his club to large building on which the sign, "Restaurant-BrcAkfast Now Ready = was OonspiCuOusly displayed. Our HoOsier friend crossed over and entered. As he sat down to the table waiter rushed up, poured out glass of Ice water, showed bill of fare under his nose, and hurried away to perform . similar office for another patron who At opposite.
 A minute later he returned to Bills chair, and said: "Well, sir, what will you have7"
 'Well," said Bill, slowly, "bring me some steak n onions, ham and eggs baked taters, plate O toast 'n' CT cup O oohee."
 The waiter had him repeat the order, and then finding he had gotten 1t right, he sailed away to have 1t filled.
 Twenty minutes later, during which time Hurley had grown not little ndgety and nervous, the waiter appeared with an enormous tray load of eatables. First he deposited on the table large srloin steak, on huge platter nanked by an odor- ous rim of fried onions then he placed beside 1t huge slice of ham and three tried eggs then dish of baked potatoes, and, lastly, a plate of toast, steaming hot.
 Bill fell to work with the air of man who meant Duslness, while Ali UNCONSCIOUS 70 nlmself, he was the target of not few inquisitive eyes, he proceeded to dispatch that breakfast in about the time in which an ordinary man would have dis posed of a ham sandwich and . toothpick.
 Having finished his meal he showed back from the table, picked up his hat from the floor, where he had deposited it beside his chair, and made his way to the cashiers desk. He threw down a quar- ter and was passing on out when the waiter came up and, plucking him by the sleeve, said:
 "You've forgotten your check, sir; here 1t is please pay the cashier"
 "ThAts all right" said Bill grufily, "Pve settled with the cashier. gin him quarter jess now"
 "But, my friend" expostulated the waiter, "your check Is for two dollars. You don't expect to get feed like that for quarter, do you?"
 1.-TWO dollars! '" echoed Hurley in blank dismay, "I thought twenty-five cents a meal wuz the price everywhere"
 ''Not much, it ism" returned the waiter. "So you can just walk up and settle and trouble" !"
 Bill saw he was in for 1t, 90 he walked up and paid like man. But as he went out he remarked "Two dollars fer brc'kfus au' no great shakes of e meal nuther We'll kin live on cheese and crack CTS an cove oysters till morrow; but, Lord, won't make the grub look sick when l git back to old Erwinl"
 Bill got back home all right, but he wonders yet how people in Chicago manage to pay their board bills-Ed. R. PritchGrd.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-10-05

In poem which appears In the October number of Scri5aers Ma0aziae, Edith Wharton says:
 "The mounts blue. pointed pinnacle.
 The world oatspreAd beneath fair he'll"
 Edith, you strain . handy word into the utility of a new comparison Had you said that tho weather at . certain summer resort was hot as bell, that the mosquitoes wont to bite like hell, we should not have found anything unusual in your poem, but when you tell that "the world outspread beneath fair hell" we ask for your authority not that you have no right to Do fresh and unique in your comparisons, when they hold . color of truth, but that you have right to assert that hell is fair having received such statement from startling poet rhetorical prose maker You may be right-hell may be a fair place, still, all tradition and all religions are against you.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-10-05
ONE MERIT. ANYWAY.

Mr. Shepard (to managing editor)-"Have we got any poetry for the next issue7"
 Editor-aNo, sir.n
 Shepsrd-"Have 10 poems come in7" Editor-"Yes, sir, but they are not worthy of place in our columns"
 Shepard-aAre there any scrostics hidden in them3"
 Editor-"No, sir"
 Shepard-aAre you sure2"
 Editor-.Quite sure.D
 shepard-sThsn print them. They have one merit, at leasts
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-10-05

hunter = though hs wsrs taking zighk ssd, vksn hs he'd approached within fsw reds, hs mid: @Besn great ehangs in this country in ths last hfty year."
 "I should think so," tho hunter answered. "ws'nt no railroad here hfty ysar ago.s aI suppose not"
 @I sssd deer grazinP oR down wander (waving h;s hAndD fifty year ago."
 "I shouldn't wonder"
 "wAgons used to mire down in the mud afay year ago."
 "YeaS
 "I beat mule once 'cause he baked" "when7"
 "Fifty year ago."
 "Do you know where II. Hecklin lives1" "Yes, way over in that frame house what you kin jest see on the hill. But he didn't live there fifty year ago."
 "I suppose not"
 "Are you goin' over to his house2" "YeA"
 "want me to go alongf"
 "No, can dnd the way"
 "But you kin find 1t better if I go with you" "I think not"
 "Pll go with you for ten cents"
 "I don't want you. Say, why don't you go and wash yourself?"
 "No use"
 "What 1t Is of no use to wash yourself?" "No, fur Id git dirty " in putty v0Un. Thls is my day to git dirty"
 Your day to get dirtyl What do you meAn2" "My day to have At, and when do have one fall down and wallow in the dirt. No use to wash to put on clean duds. These here air my dt clothes, and kin waller all day in lem and it don't cost nothin'. Ever have hts?"
 "No"
 "I didn't have none fifty year ago, but things have changed nightly since then. Give me a nickel and Pll carry your gun for you"
 "No, prefer to carry It."
 "Didn't have them sort of guns fifty year ago." "I suppose not"
 "Say you never had h.s2"
 "Yes that's what say"
 "Ever see one take holt of feller?" "Don't think ever did"
 "Well, jest wait 6 minute and Pll show you one feel 1t coming on now. Just wait till git through and then I'll put some other clothes and go huntin' with you. Won't wait1 We'll, go ahead and maybe I'll catch up with you."
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-06-27
PREPARED ADHESIVE
WHITEWASH,

MIXED in minutes ready for use.
ANYBODY can apply 1t.
Pure materials only arc used in this
preparation. 1t IS in paste form sim
ply needing to be thinned with water to
prepare for use. NOTHING POISONOUS
USED IN THE COMPOSITION.
Pure White and 8 colors.
Can be applied with the greatest ease
and facility, and when dry will present
n smooth, rich and even surface, which
WILL NOT run OR SCALE FROM THE
WALL
THIS wIIITTwASH POSSESSES STRONG
DIsINFECTISG PROPERTIES, and can DO
eiiectually us-d in cleansing and rem
dehng healthful the walls OF apartments
impregnsted with the germs OF disease.
RoAcHEs, Ants Flies, Moth, etc, do
not like it and VII leave walls or rooms
where the whitewash is applied.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-06-27
N. MGgary & Son,
FURNITURE,
AND
CARPETS,
SIG TatnaII Street
AND
8. =. Cor 9Th and Tatnall BIS
Children'S CARRIAGES

We are still pushing things
in our Children's Carriages.
Our sI2 Carriage has proven
to be the right thing, possessing
alike mattress, durability and
chcapness. 1t cannot but please
those wanting such an article.
Many Of our customers have
come prepared to invest more
money in a carriage but in the
end bought the SI2 one because
it's as good as can be bought in
other stores for $40. Plenty of
them now in all shades of red,
blue, old gold, golden brown,
terracotta, olive and any other
fashionable shade you may SC
lcct. Just one word for our bet
ter grade. You will find them
here as high as your pocket
book wants to 60. All old
styles have been discarded and
and every thing you see will be
fresh and new with the prices
as those advertised by Philadel-
phia manufacturers.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-06-27
REFRIGERATOR

During the winter months
when your mind was far from
Refrigators we were placing our
orders for the summer. We fig
ured on how m any W e
would sell. Had them made
up and delivered. o IL r
sales have gone beyond our
expectations, and we find
that we will have to call on
the manufacturers again 70 T
another supply. The reason
is because ourprices and goods
are both right to suit you. Our
Reirigerators are constructed
on the common sense plan with
no useless parts attached to
make it appear what it isn't.
Every Refrigerator guaranteed
to be perfectly dry and up to
the standard in all qualities.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-06-27

The following games were played yes
At Brooklyn-Brooklyn, 10; colum-
bus, 8.
AT St. Louis-st. Louis, /; Cincln-
natl, 6.
At Kansas City-Kansas City, IL;
Louisville, 2.
At Cieveland-Cieveian 3; Philadel.
phia, Z.
All Chicago--Chicago, 7; New York, 10.
AT Observation-Disclosures, 10; Boe-
ton, q.
At Pittsbnrg-Pittshurg. /; Washing
ton, O.
At Hartiord-Hartford, 0; Newark, 2.
AT Lowell-Lowell, IL; WilkesbGrre, 4.
At New Hayen-New Haven, g; Jersey
City,3
Al south NoIwalk-Norwalk, /; Cuban
Giants, 8.
The Phillies play al Cleveland again to-
day.
What ia the matter with Bostopi They
are away from home.
New York made o total of 81 hits in
the game yesterday at Chicago.
indianapolis passed Pittsburg yester-
day. just watch them.
The Athletic Baltimore game was post
ponsd on account OF rain.
Gleason played second base for the
Phillies yesterdsy. He had two put cuts,
one assist and one error.
Buiiinton aud Clements were the bat
terry yesterday, and will go in again To.
day, and try and break the series with
the Cleveland even.
Boston took Brown when he was dis
card. He leads the League In runs,
stolen bases and bases on balls, aud ia
playing great field.
President Byrne, of the Brooklyns, i ele-
graphed Association headquarters yester.
DAY that he Will insist on the Columbus
team being fined $500 Tor refusing tC
play on Monday.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-06-27

Covers and Cover StuHs
the same way. Here are
Bresellonna Tapestry G ov-
ers, II to 3 yards long, linen
finish, quiet colors-goldish,
grcenish, reddish, pinkish--
at 81. 50 to s..
AL sorts of Mosquito
Sleeves for the bedroom, and
the Gauze or Bobbinet or
what not that serves to
make them OF.
Gauze Canopies range FROM
$50 for crib size to $3.50
for largest bed. Bob.
binet Canopies, specially
made, 81.
The snuggest Canopy WE
know of to support a Mos.
quito Canopy tucks its BIZ
Iron foot under the head 0
the bed and stretches
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-06-27

strong slide. up.snd-down
arm just where you want
it. 50 50.
Second floor, north of Transept Four
elevators.
1sc red-border Turkish
towels at loo. Two qualities,
two sizes. Just opened. A
biggish lot, but a few quick
days will end them
Southwest of centre
Lucky for you that it
ralned yesterday THAT is If
you care for finest Hamburg
remnants at less than rem.
nant prices. Some only
third and quarter of. Mar
rows to FIouncings.
Near centre OF the store.
You know how good those
G .ylon Flannels are-un-
shrinking, tough, light,
warm-but If you haven't
seen the latest Corners you
don't know how Pretty they
are. Almost gay; always
cheerful, 37ac.
Maybe twenty lev styles
Of the l22c Outing Cloth 10
yesterday. There isn't q
weak place along the line.
Northeast of centre.
Some of the finest French
Sateens at I5e-not the
newest patterns. That's all
the trouble. tumble them
up; can you tell the new
from the old? Very likely
not once in three times try
ing.
Northeast Of centre.
zoe Bingham for 12Ic is
a this season stuff. On the
top wave for style.
Northwest of centre.
JOHN WANAMAKER.