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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-06-29
A Cucumber Story.

He came into our office the other day
as it were all in a heap. He was an easy
going laxative sort of a chap, and made
himself delightfully."- at home. Look
here" said he. 'are you the editor of
this paper?" Ga being informed that the
person he was addressing filled that very
responsible but not always desirable posi-
ton, he assumed sort of semi confiden-
tial air and said:
81 read in this paper of yours about a
big haul of shad over on the Susque-
hanna, which Judge Stump's grandfather
made. Now that was big story and
it's very likely that the fellow who got it
up thought that nobody would believe
it," But you know there are some people
who dl,oays believe what they read in
newspaper. They kind of argue like,
that man for mere talks sake might
tell a story that wasn't so just for the fun
of the thing, but no man would deliber
ately set up and print what he knew to
be untrue. Certainly not. They act
upon the principal that old Judge B
used to act on when he was justice of
the peace. He generally gave Judgment
against the plaintiff. "You don't be-
lieve that man would say that another
owed him money unless he really did
owe him." the Judge would argue. HE
had confidence IN the truthfulness of
human nature"
"And so | don't believe that editors or
any body else, cut their stories out of the
whole cloth. They may stretch the truth
little, but not enOught to hurt it,
"Now l believe every word of that
shad story you had in THE WHIG."
"You say that the man who interviewed
the SusQuehanna fisherman mistook shad
for herring. l don't believe he did i.
There are more wonderful things happen
than you ever published in your paper"
81 have no doubt of that" we replied
''but what strange or unusual experience
have you lately .had?" Said he
| LIZ Jou huoW olu JUN D. up bu6T6
by Turkeytown. the man who grows
truck for the Wilmington market?"
"Yes, we know him, but what has he
to do with what we're talking about?"
"Wby he's the man was going to tell
you about who had such time with the
cucumber juice. l don't expect you to
believe me. But it don't matter. If my
story's not true it's no bigger lie than
the fish story You had in THE WHIe"
"Well, my dear sir. cannot Judge OF
your story until hear it. What was the
strange experience old Mr.. B. had
with the cucumbers?'
"Why old John prides himself on hav
ing the earliest in his neIghborhood. Last
summer when he was tending his vines
one evening, he by accident cut his left
hand with his big pocket knife 1t bled ire
mendous and to stop it he cut open a nice
young cucumber and laid it on the wounC
on his hand. 1t felt very comfortable
and he applied several of them until the
cut stopped bleeding. He went home
to his supper and turned in that nigh
right early. The next morning when hi
woke he was astonished to find little Gu
cumber vines sprouting all over his body
His system had taken up so much of thu
cucumber juice, that old Johnny wa
nothing but big living cucum Der sprout
Now you may not believe this story
but am sure your readers who 'absor
bed the fish story can as readil
swallow that old Johnny absorbed
the cucumber Juice"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-06-29
Fourth of July Excursions on the
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad.

In pursuance of the usual custom the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company will open
its line for Fourth of July travel at she
usual reduction in rates.
Excursion tickets will be sold between all
stations on the system on July I'd, 81, and
4th, valid for return until July Sth, 1889.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-06-29
Mrs. LITZENBERG,

Mrs. LlTZENBERG,
Has tried many plans to give
her customers the latest styles,
a new plan for the Summer
season is for her to 60 to one
of the cities where fashion
reigns, every Monday and she
will come home with all the
new ideas in Millinery and la
dies and childrens' costumes
and will buy all the pretty
things she can find to suit the
refined tastes of her Cecil Co.
customers.
Something new each week
in lace costumes, pique, Ham
burg and hemmed stitched
lace hats, lace toques, mitts
and every novelty in cool ap-
parel for the Summer months.
Mrs. Litzenberg;,
ELKToN, MD.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-06-29
fHarrled.

SIMMoNs-SMITH.-In Elkton, Md, June 9TH
1889, by the Rev. VIM. Schouler, VIM. H. Sim
mons, OF Elkton, and Mary l.. Smith. of Bay
View, Cecil County, Md.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-06-29

Are broken down from overwork or household
cares Browns Iron BitterS
rebuilds the system. aids digestion, removes ex-
cess of bile, and cures malaria. Get the genuine.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-06-29
Midsummer Bargains,

To reduce stock in our va
rious departments we will OF
fer some astonishing bargains
for the balance OF the season.
Parasols at about half price.
Percale Shirts worth SI.oo
for soc.
soc Neckwear for 25c.
25c Neckwear for I5c.
Guyot's Genuine French
Suspenders 25c per pair.
Misses Ribbed Lisle Hose
reduced to 25c per pair.
A good White Shirt soc.
Dress Goods. Challies 6 I C
yard. Crinkles 6 a and Ioc.
Dress Ginghams Ioc II Z c
and zoe.
India Linens, Lawns, Plaids,
Muslins &c. at very low prices,
| F. p. PRICE,
ELKTON, ND.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-06-29

Kenny ". JOHNSON. WHOSE rosToFF'ot IS sAT VIEW.
4o,t COUNTY. AUTHORIZED AGENT OF the
.Ilo TO asoswt AND SUBSCRIPTIONS AND BILLS
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-06-29
market Report.
ElkTON MARKETS.
ELKTON, June %. lSS

REPORTED BY DAVIS. KEYS CO.. DEALERS LUMBER. GRAIN
HAY. FERTILIZERS. Co. ILkTos. ND
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-06-29

MIR. Joseph L. Wells on Monday as
sisted by two employees attempted to drive
five steers being part of herd of 20 that he
recently purchased of the Mccullough Iron
Company. They were unmanageable and
broke for the woods at Bacon Hill and were
soon lost to sight. Mr.. Wells came to Elk
ton procured Two additional men and
searched the woods without success. He
returned on Thursday and captured three.
On Wednesday he found that a farmer had
secured another. He was in search of the
fifth on Thursday with what success We
failed to hear.
"A disappointed applicant for the posi-
ton of postmaster at Christiana, Pa, re-
Gently sought revenge against Congressman
Brosius of lancaster County, by hanging a
| figure of man on a wire at that place,
which he lab eleu Marriott Brosius, insinuat-
| ing hat for a money consideration MIR. Bro
sius would appoint postmasters. The cti-
zens of the town resented the intended in
very small piece of spiteful work. Mr.. j
D. c. Pownall was recently appointed post
master at Christiana. There were three OF
| four other candidates. oxford Press,
The Misses Hogg have in the front yard
of their residence, on the corner of Bow and
High streets. Elkton, one of the handsomes
rose bushes that we have had the pleasure
of seeing. 1t was planted by their father
the late John r. Hogg, the veteran rail
roader, many years ago. The bush ha'
grown to large proportions and is now nearly
ten feet high and fully eight feet from side
to side The bush is covered with lovely
white roses and presents very charming
appearance. IL is of the variety known al
the magnolia rose. 1t exhales a very pleas
ant perfume which, while resembling some
what the magnolia, is at the same tim,
much like that of the white Rose co
logne.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-23
O'Brien Will Move for . Now Trial.

O'Brien Will Move for . New Trial.
 LONDON, July 23.-Mr. William O'Brien, through his counsel, will move for @ now trial of his libel suit against Lord Salisbury on the ground that tho jury that returned a verdict in favor of the Premier was misdirocted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-23
PROCEEDS OF THE MIL.
How tho Money Will Be Divided-sulli-
 van's Share.

HOW tho NAohOy VIII DO DASiWoA-ouAA0
 van's Share.
 NEW YORK, July 23.-John L. Sullivan is still in town. Arthur Lumley said to-day that tho big fellow was not likely to leave for Boston for at least 0 couple of days. ''The $2O, 900 stake money" said Mir. Lum- ley, twill not be payd to him to-day. but he wil probably receive it during the week."
 Al Cridge, the stakeholder, is now at Long Branch, as Is alss Muldoon. Cridge was anxious to pay over the money on Friday, but those most interested in the disposal of tho stakes said thero was no noed of hurrying Sullivan has already received S4,600," said representative of the Illustrated Ne,Ds. ''Of this sum q 900 was his bet with Kilrain on entering the ring, and S, 500 being his share of the ex- cursion money and gate receipts. Of this sum he has In all probability paid out $2, 900.
 When the stake money is disposed of Sullivan will receive e10,OO0 which will bring up his total receipts to $14,6O0. His packers will receive tho other $10, QUO which will be divided as follows, after paying at least 1000 to Billy Muldoon for his trouble and labor in training the siugger: To the Illustrated Ncacs one-haif, to Johnston one quarter, to Jim Wal<ely oae-quarter. Sulli- van will also mako Muldoon, to whom, in a great measure, ne owes his success, a present, which, it is said, will be nothing less than a $1, 900 bill.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-23
HOTEL BURN ED.
Several Persons Injured by Jumping
 From tho Third Story Windows.

Several Persons Injured by Jumping
 From tho Third Story Windows.
 MEADv1LLE, Pa., July 23.-The St. Cloud Hotel was destroyed by fire at midnight last night The guests escaped without in fury but several servants were badly ia jured in jumping from the third story win- downs.
 Mrs. Maggie Ebrick, of Youngstown, O., jumped from the third floor, striking on her back, she will probably die; Susan Derby had both legs broken; Barbara Hill man had her back badly burned before jumping on an awning which probably saved her life; Archie Carman, fireman, fell from the second story and sustained an injury of the spine, he Is in a critical con- dition.
 The hotel was surrounded by wooden buildings and for time the whole block was threatened. Loss $10,00o; fully insured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-23
WASHINGTON NEWS,
Another Trial Trip as for the Gunboat
 Patrel.

Another Trial Trip as for the Gunboat
 Petrel.
 WASHINGTON, D. o, July 25.-On his return from New York, Secretary Tracy will find awaiting him on official rscem- mendation from the board of officers that witnessed the two off cial trials of tho gun boat Petrel, at Baltimore, favoring another chance for the vessel to show her oapabtli- ties. The trial of Saturday was faaure but the circumstances connected with 1t was such that Secretary Tracy will grant the recommendation of tho board.
 The failure Is attributed to tho hrenen In the engine room, most of whom were inex- perienced. Some of them had worked dur ing the trip of last Thursday and soon be- came exhausted on Saturday. A short trip to test the efficiency of the Aremea will be held in the near future in order that only good men shall be selected for the official trial Amember of the board that witnessed the two trials said to day that he thought the Petrel would make 8 successful trip if given another chance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-23
A JUVENILE CASUlST.

How He Drove His Grandmother to a
 Point of Distraction.
 The age Is nothing if not skeptical, says the Boston Courier, and out of the mouths of babes and stockings come nowadays the most unorthodox sentiments.
 Little George has attained to the mature age of seven, and having enjoyed the ad- vantages of pious education, he is well up in the theological subtleties which 1t is in such course of instruction felt proper to stuff into young heads. His especial de light is in bringing them forward, tangled and twisted, with the intent therein to en- snare his worthy grandmother, who holds to the faith of fifty years ago with unshaken fidelity.
 "Grandmother," he said the other day, ''you say that one has to give an account for every thing he saysa"
 "Yes, George" she replied, solemnly !; ''for every idle word, even, one must give an account in judgment"
 "And you said, grandma, that all the in- fuence counts, too."
 ''Yes, all the influence"
 ''Well, if said something in room, and I didn't know there was any one near enough to hear, it wouldn't be fair to blame me if somebody was really in the next room and heard me and was made wicked. .' 'Buty you shouldn't say things that would make people wicked, even when you are alone"
 "But 1t might not be any thing wicked" persisted the boy. Suppose man had made up his mind to steal something and he didn't know where it was, and told where 1t was when l didn't know he was there or meant to steal. Would that be wicked."
 "Of course not" was the not wholly pa- tient reply.
 "But it would make him steal"
 "Don't talk nonsense," the old lady re- turned, with majesty. "Don't say any thing moro unless you have something sen- sible to ask"
 "But, grandma, if should make you pro voked when was only trying to find out about these things, would that be wicked"
 "Clara," /" the persecuted grandmother said to the boys mother, who at this point of the conversation entered the room, eff you don't want that boy to kill me, l wish you would send hum out to play"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-23
A Business Man Shot Dead.

PrTTsDURa, Pa., July 93.-Charles H. Scott, popular young business man of East End, Pittsburg, was shot and in- stantly killed yesterday by James Lehr, at the Camp of the PittsbuRg Fishing Club at Confluence, Pa, on the Baltimore 6 Ohio Railroad. Lehr, tho camp cook, was very drunk and whom refused liquor by the members of the club, drew his revolver, threatening to kill some ono less liquor wae given to him. The men in camp fled OK cept Scott who tired to talk with Lehr. The latter fired four shots at Scott, one of the bullets entering his lung from tho right side. Lehr was arrested and Is held in jail at Somerset
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-23
HinneYan, Burns &Co.,
 New York Bargain Store,


NEW YORK, July 23.-In the Kemmles reference case Dr. Rockwell, for 25 years a physician, testified in favor of electricity as painless death dealing force. Witness would be very much astonished If 1,O00 volts did not kill in every case. He had no doubt whatever as to the deadly affect of a force of 300 volts. In the cross examina- tion witness sad that the certainty ofIa death currenk existence was only matter of opinion and not a fact demonstrated. Witness also admitted that he did not know what electricity was nor did he think any ono else did. 1t was not oven known if a current existed. Tho word was only used as a namo for tho unknown agent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-23
FATAL CROSSING ACCIDENT.

Buggy Containing Three Boys Rnn
 Down by . Train.
 PorTsv11LB, Pa., July 28.-Three boys, sons of Charles D. Kaiser of Mahanoy City, Mr. Wadlinxer of Mahanoy City and J. A. Reilley of Shenandoah, respectively, while attempting to cross the track of the Phila- delphIa and Reading Railroad near Mahanoy City, this morning, in buggy, were struck by train and the Wadlinger boy was instantly killed Tho other boys were terribly injured and may die. The buggy was smashed into splinters and the horse was killed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-23
English Capital Invoste ed |.

BROOKLYN, N. Y., July 23.-It is said that much of the money required for the pro- 1ected fast steamship line from Montauk Point, L. l., to Milford Haven, Wales, will be supplied by European capitalists, among them being the Rothchllds and Sir William Allan of tho Allan line of steamers. It is also said that the gentlemen above named recently offered to name the con- pany the Pullman Steamship Company if Mr. George Pullman cared to invest largely in 1t. Mr. Pullman declined on account of ago and multiplicity of interests.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-23
Pennsylvania Editors Are sted.

suNBURY, Pa, July 23.-George W. Rian- hard, Dietrick Lamade and Fred Lamade, editors and publishers of the Penmsylranta G,tt at WlIliamsport, were arrested yester- day morning by Deputy United States Marshal Yeager and brought before United States Commissioner McDevitt here, charged by George Kiefer, of Williamsport, with sending obscene and lewd literature through the mails. The accused wore held In $500 bail for their appearance for hear- ing next Thursday morning. The article complained of was an attack upon Kiefer and his wife.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-23
Changes in tho Pittsburg Team.

CLEVELAND, July 23--The Pittsburg base. ball team arrived in this city yesterday. Deacon White and Jack Rowe wore with the team and 1t was learned that they have been laid off and that Smith and Kushne have been put back in their old places. This was decided on Friday after the club had lost It's ninth consecutive game. Rowe said he supposed their work had not been satis- factory; their batting, owing to hard luck, was very poor. "We are being paid $500 a month each, and can stand 1t as long as any one else can.n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-23
A Had FRaiRht WrAch.

ROCHESTER, N. Y., July 23.-A tail.ead collision occurred at Rock Glen, near War saw, between an Erie freight train and 8 Lehigh vaitey coal train late yesterday afternoon. The engine of the Erie train and twenty-two cars were derailed. It was one of the worst freight wrecks that has happened tn this vicinity for years. The rubbish Is piled up on the Ere track thirty feet high. The accident occurred in a cut twelve feet deep. The tracks will be blocked for sQms titse The less to the Eric will be very heavy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-23
What Bishop M,Ounid Saw.

NEW YORK, July g. Bishop MQueid, of Rochester, N. Y., who arrived yesterday on the steamship La Normandie from 8 visit to Rome, says that his charges of in- subordination against Father Lambert have beon sustained. Father Lambert will be transferred from Waterloo to some other town in tho diocese, and will be required to make public admission of his error.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-23
Brewer. Organize A eainst the syndioat.

NEW YORK, July 23.-It Is reported that the brewers of the country, who have not sold out to the English syndicate are form ing a trust to protect themselves against the operations of the syndicate brewers. It is understood that many of the largest brewers in the country are in the move ment. The plan involves purchase of raw material and sale of finished products through 0 common agency so far as prao- tiCablo,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-23
RAV. Edward E Rankin Dc nd.

NEWARK, N. J., July 2a-The Rev. Ed ward E. Rankin, D. D., ono of the best known Presby terian ministers In the coun- try, died yesterday of heart failure, aged 70 years. He was a graduate of Yale. and was at oue time pastor of the 42d street Presbyterian Church, New York, and later had charge of church in Fairfield, Conn. He has for some time past been Secretary of the Essex County Bible Society, and of the Newark Tract Socisty. He leaves six children.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-23
An Inhuman Wretch Arrested

YoUNasTowN, O., July 23.--Edward Oar ling, aged 2s, and married, was arrested to-day at the home of his wifes mother, Mrs. Ralston, In Citsv1lle, this county, oR the charge of committing an atrocious rape on the person of his own sister, Blanche, aged %, at his home in New Bedford, Pa, a week ago. The sheriff of Lawren co County, Pa, has been looking for him ever since He was taken to Newcastle jal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-23
Fatally Stabbed nx Highwaxman.

FALL RIVER, Mass, July 23.-Alfred L. Chance, while going home at an carly hour in the morning, was attacked in Division street by several men and received five cuts near the kidneys which may prove fatal. Two assailants> John and James Noon. have been arrested. They belong to a xotor1ous gang known as the Law and Order League. The others escaped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-23
weatbeP Indications.

WAsuYNeroN, July 23.-Forconst 5or Ne,o Enoluaa: Fdtt; TO decided change tn ten.pero- ture; seuthedsterly aot',ds.
 For Eastern Pe,msylcdnto, Ne,O Jersey aud DcluaDare; Light shosrers: aodT'ner; southacest- cyly tDtnds.
 For Western Ne,D York and Western Pen1s- sy,vdnta: Futr; no decided chda,0e tH tc7nper0 tu,x.: soslthaDesterLy aDtnds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-23
Ap,icably Adjusted.

NEW YORK, July 23-The Herald, Times, S1tn and World yesterday decided upon re- duction of the rates paid for work in their composing rooms. Notice of the proposed change was posted in the three last named offices. Before posting it in tho Herald otfice cable was received from Mr. Bennett dc preoating the proposed change. The Herald therefore, withdrew from the agreement. Ir the meantime the employees of the other offices had manifested their unwilIingness to accept the amended schedule and Jeff their places for few hours. Before md night, however, the matter had beer amicably settled and the men returned t< work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-23
More Stlkworkers Strike,

PATERSON, N. J., July 23.IThe strike of the silk hands in this city continues in the mills of the commission throwsters, the strike not yet having spread to the mills Of the general manufactnrers. Yesterday the ranks of the strikers were augmented by tho 125 hands of Mckay &o Fawson. It Is estimated that there are TOO hands now out. The only throwing hands in commission mills at work are those of Ramsey &5 Gore and Haley & Healey. fhese firms havo not made any reduction.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-23
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Secretary Blaine Is in Ellsworth, Me-, the guest of Senator Hale.
 MT. Gladstone voted with tho majority in the Committee on Grants.
 Emperor William will not visit the Lofo- den Islands as he intended.
 A reinforcement of eight hundred British troops havo boon sent to Assouen.
 Ex-State Senator Charles A. Heath, of Vermont, fell dead at Barre yesterday.
 John Hill and Joseph::Davis have escaped from tho Columbus, Ohio, penitentiary.
 Fire In block owned by Radcliffe Hicks in Moriden. Conn.,, did s6, ,0OO damage.
 All is quiet with the striking Superior, Wis., iaborers. The militia Is still on hand to await developments.
 Dan Malone, colored, was lynched yester- day at Covington, Ga, for attempting to rape Mrs. Rachel Skinner.
 Reports from Massachusetts towns are that the recent hail storms have alm ost ruined the cranberry crop.
 MT. Thomas A. Dickson, member of tho House of Commons, Dublin, has purchased 10000 acres of land In Paraguay.
 The congress of Marxist Socialists ex- pelled several delegates suspected of leaning toward the creed of the Anarchists.
 Tho Internation al Labor Congress in Paris adjourned yesterday. Brussels was fixed upon for headquarters for the next two years.
 Patrick Lahey, car checker for the Lackawanpa RaiIroad at Buffalo, N. Y., wae struck by . train yesterday and 1n- stantly killed.
 Ton freight cars were wrecked yesterday at Middletown, N. Y. Daniel McCullagh, of Port Jervis, was thrown of tho cars and seriously injured.
 Bob Younger, the Missouri outlaw. must die in prison. Gov. Merriam refuses to grant him pardon. Younger Is in tho last seaees of consumption.
 Ex-State Senator Edward Cushing, of Meane, died at Camden, Me-, yesterday, aaod "A. He was Collector of Customs al Belfast under President Cleveland. It Is announced that MT. Edward Joseph Kenn edy, formerly member of the House of Commons for South Sligo, is to succeed Mr. Thomas Sexton in the mayoralty o1 Dublin. Austin Stratton, @ farmer of Harvard Masa, was waylaid and terribly beaten last niEht by @ former employe. His condt | ton Is critical His assailaRt has not vel | been captured
 The regatta committee of tue New York Yacht club has decided to accept the offel of cups for race August 12, of Martha's vineyayd, the course to be from Cottage City, Mass, to Gay Head and return.
 The 1ktoos python which escaped iron it's cage on the steamer Denmark, now 1T New York, Is still secreted somewhere about the vessel. An unsuccessful efoS l to And the snake was made to-day.