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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-02-23
Exciting Incident in a Railroad
Car.

There was an exciting incident in car
of the midnight" train on the Philadel-
phia, Wilmington and Baltimore Rail-
road one night last week in which several
Cecil Countians figured and others wit
messed. Not long after the train left
Newport two intoxicated young men of
North East who had been in the smok-
ing car entered one in which were seated
both ladies and gentlemen. One of them
bore a revolver in his hand. He was APP
preached soon after entering by a brake
man who attempted to take the weapon
from him, but he and his companion re-
sisted at the same time swearing loudly.
Conductor O'Neil, who was in charge of
the train, and passenger went to the
assistance of the brakeman. They soon
succeeded in getting the weapon away
from the drunken youth. The brakeman
went on the rear platform and discharged
the revolver. Four of the chambers were
loaded. There was considerable excite
ment in the car during the scutfis over the
loaded revolver and several of the pas
sengers got down back of the seats for
protection. 1t was discovered that there
was another passenger on the train from
North East who had with hun quart of
whisky which the intoxicated young
men claimed that he had taken from
them. The man in possession of the quart
denied this. They entered the car with
the intention of giving him his choice
between surreudering the whisky or his
life. The man they attempted to shoot
stated that he would have them arrested
the next day and give bail to keep the
peace. We are not informed whether or
not he carried out his intention.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-02-23
Mechanics Valley Items

MECHANICS VALLEY, Feb, Goth 1899.
1t is said that Mr.. I. NJ Tyson will quit
store keeping having rented his place of
business to Mr.. Samuel Slippers who will
take possession on March 18th. Sam don't
claim to own any very considerable portion
of the earth, but he does intend to sci! goods
cheaper than any man i'll the whole world.
Mr.. Lambert Potts has gone into the mer
camille business and is claiming a share of
public patronage. He Is now engaged in
building a new store house on the east side
of the creek where he will have more room
to display his stock of goods. Lam is a
''rustIer'' and will make it lively for his
competitors in his line of business.
We are sorry that Will Priest, our black
smith who has shared the fortunes of the
Valley for the space of seven years is about
leaving us to ioca q in North East. The best
wishes of ye scribe will follow him.
Mr.. A. II Scarborough will continue to
run the old Valley mill which always has a
reputation for making the best quality of
Burr flour.
The late cod snap give the opportunity
for those who have icehouSes to fill the same.
Several cold baths are reported on account
of the thinuess of the ice.
Mr.. G.. Lort is getting along nicely with
his new house. 1t will be quite an orna-
ment to the Row.
Quite a number of our fair ones have been
attending the Salvation meetings at EIkton.
NJ. Elmer Marble and Miss Ella Shippers
were married on Thursday OF last week. He
brought his bride to his home. In the even
ing large crowd of country calithumpians
gathered and rendered them regular old
fashioned serenade and were treated to
cigars supplemented by cash contribution.
All went home happy leaving their best
wishes with the happy couple.
Our friend Arch is still among the bache.
lors. Better get "hustie'' on old man.
Mr.. j. w. Mahoney the market man con-
tinues his weekly trips to Wilmington.
Mad dogs are abroad in the land 1t would
be a good idea if vigorous war of exter
mination was waged against the whole can
inc race.
Miss Retta Stewart of Wilmington has
ueen NisiIinS lrienuS III Tie NOW anu Nlciu-
ity for some time.
Bildad the medicine man has been around
supplying the people with medicine. They
do say he exchanged medicine with the pro
phets and the prophets medicine had the
desired effect.
Mr.. A. Fitzpatrick, Jr., on last Monday
lost a valuable mare. The cause of her
death is a mystery. CLoDHoPPER.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-02-23
Sumner in Odd Fellows Hall.

The ladies of the Elkton Catholic
Church gave a successful supper in Odd
Fellows Hall on Wednesday and Thurs
day evenings tor the benefit of the church.
A considerable sum was uetted.
The ladies in charge of the cake and
fruit table were Mrs. Patrick McGready,
Miss Minnie O'Rouke and the Misses
Cartier.
Miss Fannie Walmsley presided at a
table having Misses Annie Regain, Annie
Davis and Marcella Regain as assistants
Mrs. Dominlck McElwee had charge of
a table with Misses Mamie Kennedy and
Martha McElwee as assistants.
Mrs. Ellen Maloney presided at an
other aided by Misses Ellen Feehly and
Mary Maloney.
Miss Hannah Hartnett was assisted at
a table by Misses Julia and Lizzie Hart
nett, Mrs. J. J. Driscoll, Mrs. Clarence
Garrett and Mrs. Hugh McGready.
The Misses Scanlon also assisted in
various ways, and Mr. James F. Dorsey
aided by carving the fowl. Mr.. Daniel
Feehly was an efficient cashier. Rev.
Father Carey had charge of the arrange
ments and made the supper a success
with the assistance of the members of
his church.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-02-23
A Club Organized.

A well attended and spirited meeting
of Republicans of the Third district was
held on Monday evening last in the Office
of Robert G. Thackery for the purpose of
organizing permanent club for the dis
trict L. Marshall Haines, Esq, was Sc
lected temporary chairman who was in
structed by vote to designate the neces-
sary committees for selecting time, place
of regular meetings, permanent organiza
ton, etc. Since the meeting of Monday
night we have learned that the four upper
rooms of the Gallaher building over R.
C. Thackery's office have been rented as
permanent head quarters, and where on
Monday evening next at 7.30 the club
will be permanently organized. All Re-
publicans are cordially invited to become
members and all who desire the success
of the Republican party. The club is
not proscriptive but open to all who are
in sympathy with its objects.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-02-23
Zion Items.

A very enjoyable sOcable was held last
week at the residence of Mr.. Clayton Car
hart Many We're present, young and old,
and ali were pleased.
The entertainment held recently in the NJ.
E. Church was grand success. The faith
full few that shouldered the work did well in
getting up this entertainment, This was the
best local affair of the kind | have recently
attended.
Ice cutting WAS the fashion last week.
Most of our farmers and butchers filled their
houses with ice of good thickness.
Our school is in a 1ourishing condition.
Mr.. VIM. Haddock has rented his fine
residence to Mrs. Marchand, of Pittsburg,
Pa.
A donation party was given on Wednes,
day night 10 Rev j. X. Milligan pastor OF
the Presbyterian Church and family.
Miss Ella Oldham has very interesting
painting class. We wish her success.
Mr.. VIM. Haddock is recovering from his
severe illness being now able to 90 down
stairs. He has suffered greatly recently
from a gathered hand.
There is not much change in the condition
of "Uncle" Jerry Rittenhouse.
Messrs. J. NJ. c. Carhart and Able j
Mearns, of Zion. spent several days in
Washington, ID. c., this week. j. G.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-02-23
Taken for DynamlterS.

Two young men of Elkton had an e1-
perience in Philadelphia this week that
is rather unusual and not altogether de-
sirable. They went to that city to spend
a few days and stopped at hotel where
borsemen are wont to frequent. 1t hap
pened that one of the party was minus a
satchel and not being particular as to APP
pearances substituted for it a common
bag. An acquaintance of the young man
as joke managed to place among his
clothes two bricks and a number of large
Stones When they went to the hotel i'll
Philadelphia the bag was sent to the
room assigned them. The chambermaid
whose business it was to place the room
in order, thought the bag suspicious
looking object and further investigation
as to the hard material within increased
her alarms. She concluded that the
young Elktonians were dynamiters and
informed the other employees of the
house. The police were summoned and
two stalwart bluecoats soon appeared on
Jue sceue. luty LUX Guc yOuu8 HILL III
charge and struck the alarm for a patrol
wagon. The latter soon arrived and hus-
tied the suspected dynamiters to police
station. The suspicious looking bag was
also taken along. At the police station
it was opened and the contents exam
ined. The police we're somewhat taken
back when they found that it did not
contain an internal machine. The bricks
and stones were carefully examined, how
ever, to see if holes had been drilled and
filled with explosives. The matter was
explained TO the satisfaction of the officers
and they were obllgiug enough to allow
the Eiktonians free ride back to the
hotel in the patrol wagon. Here the
young men berated the hotel keeper for
his treatment of them and demanded
their bill as they were going to leave.
The hotel man managed, however, to get
them to remain and say nothing about
the affair, all parties concerned trying to
keep it out of the papers. None of the
city papers, strange to say, caught on to
the incident. The young men remained
at the hotel three days free of charge.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-02-23
The Young Peoples Association.

The Young Peoples Association held
literary meeting on Wednesday evening.
The exercises consisted altogether of Sc
lections from Longfellow. After singing,
prayer by Rev. Charles Hill and reading
of the minutes, Miss Lizzie Wells read
a sketch of LongfellOw. Hiss Clara V.
Scott sang The Bridge" after which
Miss Mary Terrell read The Oh Clock
on the Stairs" Miss Carrie G.. Ricketts,
sang "A Rainy Day" and Harry p.
Hinchltfe read Paul Revere's Ride. I"
The solo"The Arrow and Song" was rem.
dered by Mrs. Daniel Harvey, ,Jr. The
Monthly paper of the society was then
read by Miss Deanie Hill, associate edi-
tor.
Each member answered the roll call by
reciting quotation from Longfellow
The exercises were very enjoyable and
we are pleased to note the improvement
of this association slice it's recent reor-
ganization.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-02-23
A Lay over for Meddlers.

Principle, February 18th 1889.
Jh. EditOr:-We desire to make an oh
vious statement regarding y Y. LIS worthy
epistle in last weeks issue, so that no one
may become wrongly impressed. BENZ
pers onolly acquainted with those ladies who
visited the Salvation Army with the so
called "Profane Loaters," we desire to add
a word in their defense. We admit that
profane swearing is one of the lowest pits OF
degradation into which mankind may fall
and one that CRATES harshly on the ear of
every religious and moral community. We
think it quite right and proper for X Y. L.,
to defend the morals of the citizens of our
little town but we regard it as altogether
base and uugentlemanly in him toinsnuate
anything that might have a tendency to
prove detrimental To the character of those
highly respec table, refined and modest
young ladies. "Those who live in glass
houses should be careful not to throw stones
and if X Y. L., will frequent the ''Halls of
Congress-" less, and devote his leisure mo-
ments 70 counseling and admonishing those
of his own household, it will prove a bless
ing to himself and more honorable in the
sight Of both God and man.
As Sam Jones states in one of his sermons
that those who are continually fault-finding
and habitually prying into other peoples
affairs, are seriously affected about the liver.
We fear if this be true that Brother Sam
would pronounce Y. Y. LIS case fatal. In
conclusion, as an antidote for this alarming
disease we advise our worthy correspondent
Y. Y. L. to take double dose of anti poke
your -people's-business," aud
lie dormant until the next Presidential cam
paigu. ANON.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-02-23
Declared of UnsOund Mind.

Sheriff Samuel NJ. johnson on Monday
summoned jury to inquire into the
sanity of two residents of the county.
The jury met at the sheriff's office at ten
o'clock and was composed of the follow
ing; Ex-sheriff Z. W. Janney, Rufus d..
Rowland, Joseph Hinchliffe, Joseph L..
Wells, r. c. Lewis, Robert Frazer, l. D..
Davis, John Milburn. VIM. j. Smith,
VIM. D. Dunbar, Frank E, Pennington
and John Gilpin. After hearing the tes-
timony of DR.. p. B Housekeeper and
other witnesses in the case of Abram Cos
lett of North East he was declared of un-
sound mind. States Attorney Evans and
John w. Falls examined the witnesses.
Coslett has an estate valued at between
$4,000 and $4,000 and a trustee will be ap-
pointed by the court to care for it. Mr..
Coslett is about 76 years old.
The jury also declared Mrs. Matilda
Egner, widow of the late John E gner, re-
siding near Cowantown. She has been
confined in the county asylum and DR.. j..
W. Cooper. physician, to that institution
was witness before the inquisitiou. Mrs
Eguer has life interest in the estate of
her husband of from $3.50 to 500 year,
to care for which trustee will be APP
pointed. Mrs. Egner is IS years old.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-02-23
Half Rates to Washington via
Pennsylvania Railroad, allow
ing StOp-of in Baltimore.

In order to afford visitors to the inaugur-
alton all possible privileges, and at the same
time give them the benefit of the very low
rates which have been fixed for this occasion
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company will
sell excursion tickets to washington on Feb
ruary 25th, Goth, eth, 2Sth, March 1st, ID,
Sd, and 4th, from all stations on it's system,
at single fare for the round trip. These
tickets will admit of a stop-otf in Baltimore
in either or both directions, thus enabling
passengers by this route to visit both cities
The return COUPONS of the excursion tickets
are valid for use until and including March
7th. This rate, in view OF the liberal coudi-
tions it bears and the magnificent service
which the Pennsylvania Railroad affords, is
the lowest ever offered under similar cir
oumstances. For Information as to the
movement of regular and special trains, and
for specific rates from each station, apply to
ticket agents of the company.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-02-23

The Hartford County grand jury on
Tuesday presented the Belnir Democratic
Literary, MUSICAL and Social Club of Har-
ford County for selling whisky to Levy
Smith, in violation of the provisions of the
prohibitory law of the county. The incor-
porators and directors are Jacob E. Bull,
John Armstrong, Edwin l.. Sawyer, John
IL. Fisher and Humphrey Wilson. The
The caterer is Daniel Il. Burrell, at whose
house the club holds its meetings and dis
penses hospitality. Since the organization
of the club in January, the dramatic, letter.
airy and musical features have been silent.
The social feature is prominent. If the
charges are sustained the charter of the club
will be revoked.
A committee of members of Easton,
Md, Methodist Episcop'l Church where
the DIST session of the Wilmington Confer
ence will convene the 10th of next month
have arranged for the entertainment of the
preachers. E. G. Atkins, Cecilton, will be
the guest of Jeanette Shannahan; Asbury
Burke, Bethel, of f. A. Willis; Charles Hill
of Elkton, of S +. Shannahan; L. II. Nell
son, Chesapeake City, of j. j. Wright; J.
Otis. Port Deposit, of DIR. j c. Earle; j.
b. Quigg, North East, of Samuel Saxton;
Fred Z. McKinsey, Mt. Pleasant, of Mary
A. Wright; I. b. Hunter, Charlestown, of
Josephine HI. Hayward; Isaac Jewell, Ris-
ing Sun, of ID. j. c. Earle; John Jones,
Hopewell, of j. p. Steele, at Hannah B.
of Ford
l.. y. G. Gerry, manager Missionary So
ciety, of w. L. ShannaSan.
An Elkton lady who has been married
over 20 years has motto d that the finger on
which she wore her wedding ring was at
times discolored and she W rs led to believe
that it was made of base metal.
Other ladies have noticed the same Cir
cumstance notwithstanding that the
rings worn appeared to be of gold of high
quality. The following story from the Je,cel-
ler's ReUicW explains the matter: "a young
man purchased II carat gold necklace for
his best girl. andi in a few da Us rushedinto the
store and throwing the present on the coun-
ter declared that he had been swindled. He
at a reception, and after the first dance,
finding it had made a black mark on her
neck, she immediately went home, and the
next day returned the piece of Jewelry, with
a note that she did not like his brass The
jeweller assured the man that the article
was as represented, Il carat, and while test
ing it, a young physician, who was standing
near and mad overheard part of the story,
asked to be told it all, as he believed he
could throw some light on the subject.
Pretty soon he laughed outright, and said
why, sir, the trouble is with your girl and
not the ne cklace She has too much sui
phur, iron, mercury, salt or acid in her
blood, and as any of these substances has
an affinity for gold the explanation is clear.
L have patients for whom mercurial medi-
cines have been prescribed, and the result
is that their fingers upon which rings are
worn discolored at once The customer
cooled off and carried his purchase away"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-02-23
For the WIG.
The Death Of Robert White.


1t becomes my sad and painful duty to
record the death of one whom we all loved
The angel of death in passing has again
thrust his hand into our midst and taken
from us our rs eemed friend and neighbor,
Mr.. Robert White. By this sudden dispen
sation of Providence, we have lost one of
orr most honored citizens a faithful, friend
a kind and obliging neighbor, an affection
ate husband and loving father; and
the church faithful and efficient worker
He was born November 81 1914 near North
East, Md, where with his parents ne spent
his youth. He was the youngest son of a
large family none of whom survive him. On
the 14th of October 1888, at the age of "A he
led to the altar Mary a. McVey, a daughter
of Benjamin McNey. He moved to his farm
about 215 miles from here, which has ever
since continued to be the place of his resi-
denCe, and where in peace and happiness
they reared their family, seven of whom are
still living, thee boys and four girls. In
the erection of Bet bel NJ. p. Church near
his LONE in 1868 60 he took a lively interest
being appointed one of the building com
mittee He contributed largely of his means
besides great amount of his time and labor
until it was completed and in a protracted
meeting continued from the dedication of
the church, he was brought under the intiu-
ence of the Holy Spirit, and converted, and
made an active member in the church he
had lahoerd so hard to build. Two years
previous to his death he was "A great sufferer
by paralysis. Owing to the feeble condition
of his body he was compelled to give up his
active life but his accustomed place in the
church was very seldom vacant. On the
morning of January oath 1889 he rose in his
usual health, ate IA hearty breakfast but just
before noon was taken violently i'll. Feel
ing that his end was approaching he sum
moned his family around his bedside. He
bid them an etfsctionate good bye, spoke of
the joy that filled his soul. although his
suffering WAS intense and requested them TO
night his sutferings ceased and he fell to
sleep in the arms of his Saviour. He was
buried on January 9th in Bay View GENE
tay. The funeral sermon was preached in
Bay View Church by Rev. w. l.. Litsinger
from the words; For | am now ready to lie
offered and the time of my departure Is at
hand | have fought good fight, etc. Think
ing of trials past and knowing as we do how
well he had wrought for the future, trust
ing in the merits of his dear Lord, he could
repeat the sweet lines of Bonar.
Beyond the parting and the meeting
l shall be soon:
Beyond the farewell and the greeting,
Beyond the pulses forever beating,
l shall be soon.
Love, rest and home.
Sweet home,
Lord tarry not, but come.
Beyond the frost, chain and the fever
| shall be soon;
Beyond the rock, waste and the river,
Beyond the ever and the never,
l shall be soon.
Love, rest and home.
Sweet home,
Lord tarry not, but come.
Bay View, February Goth 1889. X. T
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-02-23
The Peoples Column.
For the CECIL WHO.
A ision.

a VISION,
As on this quiet Sabbath morning | sat in
my easy chair enjoying a fragrant cha
bsua" the smoke rising in graceful ringlets
and changing into a thousand fantastic
forms, my thoughts unconsciously dwelling
on the coming anniversary of the birthday
of that beloved Hero and devoted commoner
George Washington, l fell asleep. In that
somnolent condition my thoughts continu-
ing in the same train, l was as 1t were sud
denly transported on board a ship, upon
whose stern written in golden letters
''rhe Independent" Her decks were car
peted with the richest Brussels, around her
sides were sofas and lounges in profuson
upholstered in the most gorgeous style. Her
silken sails were trimmed with the flgs of
every nation and y choir of invisible female
voices made sweet melody. No captain or
crew appeared on deck. She was waited
and steered by the winds of Heaven. "She
rode the waters like thing of life As |
sat gazing and wondering at the grandeur
of the scene, the vessel suddenly stopped
and [ stepped ashore. The same magniti-
cence prevailed every where. Over the door
of stately mansion [ read Mount Vernon.
l now realized that 1 was on classic not to
say sacred ground, yet all this time not a
soul was visible. Yet the same voices fol-
lowed me through the enclosures discours-
ing sweet music. In an out of the way
nook | came suddenly upon what appeared
an antiquated building, but upon approach
ing L found it to be of gorgeous architecture.
/ entered and a scene of magnificence met
my view. Upon huge divan in the centre
of the room reclined group of female fig
ures, elegantly attired bIt motiouless as
, statues. This thought is the Washington
| Mausoleum, but casting my eye upward
there appeared letters sparkling as with
| diamonds floating through the air without
any visible support. They finally coming
together formed these lines
! "Who to poesy is inclined
May here invoke the MUSES. nine
Here then I was in the house of those
sleeping goddesses, but every effort to awake
them from their profound slumber proved
! fruitless until | hailed them thus
"While all the world is wild for song
Why lie ye idle all day long"
Instantly as by magic they arose and one
more stately if possible than the rest and
decorated with the badges of many orders
advanced few PAGES and thus addressed
me,