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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-05-11
AVOIDING STRIFE.

a certain mother was by nature very
much averSe to strife. She was ex-
tremely solicitous that her children
should grow up in peace with each
other and with all the world. She hung
in her nursery the motto, handsomely
Illuminated and neatly glazed and
and framed, "Blessed are the peace.
makers" Whenever any alteration
arose among the children, their atten-
ton was directed to this motto. 1t
must be admitted that this mother was
So anxious that her little brood should
live harmoniously together that she was
sometimes inclined to place peace first
and righteousness next, whereas in the
scrlptural, which is also the logical
order, righteousness must come first and
after that peace. Any peace based on
unrighteousness is transitory. AS a
natural result of such training the chill
dren grew up amiable and agreeable,
but they were not as quick to mark and
denounce wrong doings as they might
have been if righteousness had occupied
the first place in their minds and peace
next.
Occasions often arise III which there
IS nothing for those to do whose first
aim is to be right but to stand by their
colors and fight, if need be, in their
defence. The Prince OF Peace himself
declared, 81 came not to send peace
but sword" Those who stand up
tor right, for truth, for justice, for pur-
lty, for honesty must in the very act of
so doing often place themselves in bat
tie array.
1t is not so bad thing for children
to quarrel as it is for them to submit
tamely to fraud, indisposition, and in
Justice. Esau would have had the re
spect rather than the scorn of ages if
he had promptly resisted the supplant
ing spirit of his brother, Jacob, and re-
fused to surrender his birthright for
mess of red pottage. There are many
things worse than mere unpleasantness.
1t is worse to sit in silent condemnation
OF ignoble words and deeds than to
speak up boldly against them. Chill
dren need to be trained at home for
the marital contests they may engage
in, or cowardly evade and shirk, when
they enter the lists as men and women.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-05-11
DETECTING FRAUDS.

Among the traditions of the Penn
sylvania bar are preserved some ex-
amples of the sudden detection of
fraud by the quick wit Of a lawyer
during trial.
The late David Paul Brown was
employed as counsel for the heirs OF
a wealthy old man, who had left a
will devising his entire estate to a
stranger. Mr.. Brown, the judge and
the audience in the court room were
convinced that the will was forgery
but it seemed impossible to prove it
to be so. The trained nurse, a sturdy
Englishman, was one of the witness
es, and swore stoutly to the genuine
ness of the will. Something in his
manner convinced the lawyer that
he was swearing to a lie, but how
could he convict him of it?
When he was placed on the stand
for cross examination, Mr. Brown
opered the will and held it before
him.
You swear that this is your sigma
ture, do youo
| do.
Ard that you signed this will two
days before Mr.. Blanks death, he
being then confined to his bed?
Yes, said the man, doggedIy, l
signed it, and helped him fold and
seal it.
The lawyers eyes kindled How
did you help him?
Joseph he said to me, fold this
paper So | folded it. Joseph
says he, look in yonder closet and
bring me my seal and wax and
candle So l brought them and
lighted the candle.
Joseph he says, drop the wax
So l dropped it, and as his hands
were shaking SO, | scaled it with his
seal
You swear this to be true?
| do.
Gentlemen of the jury, said Brown
impressively, this is the will. 1t has
been fastened by wafer! and he
won the case.
Another suit, the incidents of which
have served as bas for one or two
novels, involved the possession of a
large estate, which a distant relative
of the late owner claimed by virtue
of a deed of gift, which he asserted
had been executed at a time when
the owner was on bad terms with his
sons. There was no will.
The paper bore every mark of be-
ing genuine; the witnesses swore to
their signatures, and experts testified
their belief that the name of the dead
man was written by him. elf. All
hope for the heirs seemed to be over,
when their counsel, suddenly raising
t. paper close to his eyes, sent
messenger hastily out of court.
The claimant continued to bring
in testimony in proof o! the genuine
ness OF the document tor an hour.
His case appeared to be fully estab-
lished, when the counsel for the de-
PENDANTS called grave old Quaker
to the witness stand.
Friend Blank, please hold that
paper up to the light. What is the
water mark on it?
That of my firm, Blank & Son.
When did you begin the manafac-
ture of paper?
In IS49.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-05-11

Misther O'Rooney (entering hard
ware tore)-"The boss sint me down
afther rane ov glass, tin by fourteen.
Waggish Clerk-"Well, Pat, l don't t
think l can give you ten by fourteen,
but l can let you have fourteen by ten,
if you think you can make that do.
Pat (struck with bright idea)-"Be
hivens jist gimmie wan ov thin, an I'll
jist turn the sideways cv it upside down,
an l don't behave the boss himself I'D
ever know the difference"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-05-11

The above reports are from Kent farmers and
only few among many pleased customers
and we have more Ia come. Remember we do not
publish and republish old testimonials: every
thing new and true. Call ON us early. We hou= hit
early, filled 6ur house early, saved III buying
early, and from the way orders coming in cx-
pect to do large, early and fine business: and
save our customers money.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-05-11

JNo. N. DoDD and JNo. LoLLAR, ESqs report
a 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 sown in his fallow where
high priced brands OF fertilizers, made ~ other
parties, were used. Mr.. LOllar says that no other
fertilizer but kennard'e could give such won
derfu result. He knows their worth havina.
always grown crop rom their use.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-05-11

Motto for child's toy bank-Drop
your nickel in the slot, and get five
cents worth of exercise trying to shake
it out next day.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-05-11
Miss Maria Davis

Formerly OF Mitchell, Ontario, having decided to
make Elkton her place of residence will give
lessons in instrumental music either at the home
OF the pupil or at the residence OF Mrs ). }. Smith
Howard street. Terms SIS per quarter. DecS-3m
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-05-11
Much pleased with results.


GEORGE w. BOLTON reports very large crop
on the Big Meadow farm and is much pleased
with results. We have his order Tor fall fertilizer
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-05-11
Read reports of from farmers ,cho hare used
G. W. KENNARD & cos
FERTILIZER
A great ImnrOYemenf:

JAMES FRENCH reports 221a bushels average
from G. w. Kennard Il Co.'S Phosphate, a great
improvement on previous crops; buys the same
fertilizer again this fall.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-05-11
DR.. Ayers Hair Vigor,

Hair Vigor for a number of years, and
find it very effective in promoting the
growth of the hair
Prepared by DR.. j. C. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-05-11
Great Benefit

from the use of Ayers Hair vigor. It
freed my scalp from hrmors, and has
restored my hair to its original color
and healthy condition"
az have used Ayers Hair Vigor for
promoting the growth of the hair, and
think it unequaled. For restoring the
hair to its original color, and for dress
ing, it cannot be surpassed" - Mrs.
Geo. La Fever, Eaton Rapids, Mich.
Miss Sarah j. Gregory, Elizabeth,
n. j., says: 81 have used
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-05-11
The Ladies

Prefer Ayers Hair Vigor 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 dandruff.
81 have used Ayers Hair Vigor for a
number Of years, and it has always given
me satisfaction. 1t is an excellent dress
ing, prevents the hair from turning
gray, insures its vigorous growth, and
keeps the scalp white and Clean -
Mary A. Jackson, Salem, Mass.
Mrs. L. NJ. Holmes, Maiden, Mass,
certitieS: :" | have experienced
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-05-11

THos. BLACKIsToN, on the Pippen farm, reports
80 bushels to the acre; says he can buy his goods
cheaper from G.. W Kennard Il Go. than anyone
else, and has always grown big crops from the use
OF their goods. Wants no other and takes pleasure
in recommending it,,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-05-11
Aid to Nature" ="

"Ayer's Hair Vigor is most excel
lent preparation for the hair. Ispeall of
it from my own experience. Its use pro-
notes the growth of new hair. and makes
it glossy and soft. The Nigor is also u
sure cure for dandrulf.''-J. w. Bowen,
Editor " Enquirer" Macarthur, Ohio.
Bessie II. Bedloe, Burlington, VT,
had a disease of the scalp, causing her
hair to become very harsh and dry, and
to fall so freely that she scarcely dared
comb it. Ayers
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-05-11

RUPTURE cure guaranteed by Dr. j Il. Mayer,
s3l Arch s., Philadelphia, Pa. Ease at once, no
ope' atOn or delay from business, thousands cured
after Others tail, send Tor circular. July 2S-ly.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-05-11
STAR DUROC.

3513.
RECORD 2:25A
Sired by Messenger Duroc lO5. (Sire of 13 in
the 23O list he is also sire of b. c. Lancelot which
sold last year as yearling for s12,5OO) dam the
Lorilard Mare (the dam of Regulus 264) by
Seely's American Star IA, who has in the 2:SO
list while his sons have added TO- and his daugh-
ters IL to the list.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-05-11

gave her healthy scalp. cleansed the
head of dandruff, and made the hair
beautifully thick and glossy.
Sold by Druggists and Perfumers.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-05-11
Use No Other

Dressing Tor the Hair while applying
Ayers Hair Nigor, and thus avoid i'll
terfering with its action on the scalp
and on the hair-forming glands. The
Nigor, properly applied, will keep the
scalp healthy and clean.
J. b. Williams, Florenceville, Texas,
writes: g Some time ago l lost all my
hair in consequence of measles. After
due waiting, no new growth appeared.
| then used Ayers Hair Vigor and my
hair grew out thick and strong. 1t has
apparently come to stay. The Vigor is
evidently great
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-05-11
A GOOD BUSINESS FOR SALE,

A n OLD -ESTA RLISHED NANUFACTUR-
IA ing business in Philadelphia. Good trade
Just commencing. Terms S5.u0O-half cash and
balance ia rm and country place.
Address OFFICE or CECIL WHIG,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-11-15

The first number of Chat, one of the
brightest and best little 48 page
monthly magazines we have ever seen,
has Just come to hand. Its size, style
and make up are original and exceed
ingly neat and clean. Such feast of
Good Stories, Bright Articles and par
t,cularly attractive Young Folks read.
ing, is seldom met with under one
cover for 10 cents, Sl.00 year.
A series of papers by ladies repre-.
senting Americas Leading College fol
Women is begun in this number. The
Topic, Traditions and Superstitions,
by Ruth Craft, of Vassar College, i,
written in a most readable and master
ly style.
A specimen copy may be had for
the asking.
CHAr PUBLISHING COMPANY,
Philadelphia, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-11-15
The Stripe Down the Back.
SIGN OF THE MIXTURE OF THE BLACK
AND WHITE RACES.


"In several instances" says the writ
er, ~ saw slave children whose veins
contained 80 much of their master g
blood that their skins we're without a
tinge of the African color except the
invariable stripe down the spinal col
umn. Such things as that were sc
plainly and horribly wrong that /
needed no teaching in order to know
it. Between selling human beings
who were partly white and those en-.
tirely black some way couldn't find
any line where the wrong sended and
the right began.
"What do l mean by the stripe
down the spinal column' Why sup.
posed you knew the presence of Afri
can blood in any person, no matter
how slight the proportion, can be in.
stantly detected by dark line along
the spine. Even an octoroon, with
complexion and features pure Caucas
ian, invariably has this line of dark. II
is a never-failing proof of mixed blood
The mark is not always black, but al
ways considerably darker than thu
rest of the surface of the body.
'Since you didn't know that, per.
haps you don't know that a negro
child at its birth is as light colored al
a white one. You wouldn't notice
any difference in the color at all In
three or four hours after birth the skin
begins to turn dark, and in shor,
time becomes as black as the child il
destined to be during its life."-Ind
Sdnapoks Necs.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-11-15
An Bmperor's Courier.
THE REVERENCE CEASES ON DELIVERING
HIS MESSAGE.


From the London times.
The Chinese papers describe the re-
ception of the imperial courier
from Pekin, who conveyed to the Vice.
roy of Canton the news of his transfer
to another province, Arriving at the
Viceroy's yamen in the afternoon he
was received with salute of nine guns.
Every one of the doors, from the outer
gate into the sanctum sanctorum of the
Viceroy, were instantly thrown open
and the courier, dismounting from his
horse, was met by the Viceroy ia rich
ly-embroidered robes of state. After
greetings the courier was conducted in
to the great hall of Justice, where a
table with incense and candles was set
facing northward. The courier walk.
ed up to the table and took from the
folds of his dress the imperial edct,
gorgeous In yellow satin, and with
averted face unfurled the roll in front
of the Viceroy.
Suddenlyievery one in the room, from
the Viceroy to the lowest attendant,
fell down on their knees and performed
nine prostrations, at the end Of which,
all still kneeling, the courier read out in
a sonorous, sing-song style the imperial
command. The Viceroy then rose and
taking the edict in doth hands raised it
aloft. The courier then retired, not a
word having been spoken, but instead
of going out as he had come in, by the
front door, he went by an obscure side
door suitable to his rank as once the
edict was delivered he reverted to his
own rank and being now without a
message lost all his honors as an imper-
ial messenger. A few moments before
he was treated as all but an Emperor;
now he was only small official.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-11-15
A Bishop IN the Saloons.

Bishop Talbot, of the diocese of
Montana and Idaho, preached at st.
Stephens Protestant Episcopal Church
yesterday morning. In the course Of
his address on the subject of the work
that has been and is to be done in his
field the Bishop gave characteristic
experience of his in mining town
where he desired TO hold services and
TO have the inhabitants know of and
attend the services. He said;
81 arrived in the town on Saturday
morning. 1t was payday and an un-
usual crowd was about. | had printed
a circular, which was placed in all the
conspicuous places. Then / started
about to zee how it was being received
and, to my dismsy, found that there
were too many other circulars about
for much attention to be paid to it.
Clearly l must get at the people in
another way. But howl Looking
about | soon found that the majority
of the inhabitants were in the saloons.
1t was an odd thing to do, but | deter
mined 10 go into the saloons and speak
to the men myself. So / started down
the street.
"The first saloon l came to l enter
ed. Several men looked curiously at
me as l asked for the proprietor.
was taken back into a most comfort
ably furnished room, where the pro.
prietor was. introduced myself, say
ing: 81 have come to pay my respects.
Will you not introduce me to these
gentlemen?
"With great pleasure" said he, and
a minute later l was shaking hand;
with the boys and talking to them
Gentlemen said l, i am going tc
hold services in the Town Hall to-mor-
row morning, and want to see the
people there. Will you help met
"Yes, SIR they answered. Bishop
you can depend on us. Well see you
through. Ard they did. l visited
the other saloons with almost Identical
results, and the following morning you
would have thought that the circus
had come to town from the crowds that
focked to the service. | have never
preached to a more reverent congrega-
tion than they were.-Philadeiphid
Press
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-11-15
WOLFF 4 RANDOLPH, PHILADELPHIA
wide AWAKE : iSa0 g. n
TIE 6,jshten eL Mt etld,rn's

"vtfNuNs AUh
"7Hs 6yiehtsR Of hs eAal,rns WV
srsSasiass. " Springfield Republican Merry Year
FypE GREAT SERIALS;
THAT BOY GID. By William o. Stod-
dard. Young and old will follow Gideon's
adventures and his sisters on their fathers
acres with laughter and breathless interest
THE NEW SENIOR AT ANDovER.
ByHerbert d. Ward. A serial of school
life in famous Andover - our Rugby. The
boys, the professors, the lodgings, the fun.
"THE SONS OF THE VIKINGS"
BY Hjslmar Hjorth Boyesen. A right
down jolly story of modern Morse boys.
BONY AND BAN, one of the best of the
Mary Hsrtwell Catherwood serials.
SEALED ORDERS. ByCharles REM
ington Talbot. An amusing adventure
story of "wet sheets and a flowing sea-"
CONFESSIONS OF AN AMATEUR
PHOTOGRAPHERS. BY Alexander
Black. Six practical and amusing articles.
LUCY PERVEAR. First of series of
by Margaret Sidney.
TALES OF OLD ACADIE. Twelve
powerful true stories by Grace Dean
Mcleod, Canadian author.
THE WILL AND THE WAY STO-
About men and women who did great things
in the face of seeming impossibilities.
THE PUK-WUDJIES. ByL. ]. Bridg-
man. The funny Indian Fairy Folk.
BUSINESS OPENINGS FOR GIRLS
AND YOUNG WOMEN. A dozen
really helpful papers by Sallie Joy White.
Twelve more DAISY-PATTY LET
TIERS. BY Mrs. Ex-Governor Claflin.
TWELVE SCHOOL AND Play
GROUND TALES. The first will be
"LAMBKIN Was He Hero or a
Prig1" by Howard Pyle. the artist.
ES Postaloard Votes and Cash Prizes. III
SHORT STORIES sifted from thousands:
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stietney' The Run Of snoW-shoe Thomp:
p9n. Lieut.. I. P Fremont. Polly, at the Book
He1ekiah Butterworth. Golden Margaret. James
How Ps sessyas ana ss aepe Gt
e Hone aood Turn.H Ha1ls; Prescott a spoifofd UiD
ILLUSTRATED ARTICLES, novelties;
Dolls Of Noted Women. Miss Ri;ley Seward.
Cd West Pointer How the Cossacks Play
Polo. Madame de Meissner. All Around q
e. RssePs Pert Charlie. h:. F. F. p kapb hs%s
ing Kites. J. B. Bernadon, .. S. n indian
'oa ase edsn Nine Party y in Chinese Pa
ace. E. R. Scidmore.
The Poems, Pictures and Departments will be
more interesting than ever.
.ry- The clyitmas NHr.Sry enlarged re tage, te
saed sa% isI, E ~ TaNfH
Tale Of the South Pacific.
Riat Auak< I $40 year. Ne4v peL 5egiai Dec
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MSS Drexel takes the Veil.
THE $lO,O00,000 HEIREss BIDS FARE.
WELL TO THE WORLD.

A $10.000,0G0 heiress has bidden
farewell to the world. Miss Kate
Drexel, the second daughter of the
late f. A. Drexel, of Philadelphia,
last Thursday took the white veil IF
the novitiate at the convent of the SIS
ters of M roy in Pittshurg.
The ceremony was a particularly ex-
elusive one, none but the nearest
friends and relatives being permitted
to enter the place where the ceremony
was performed. The ceremony began
promptly at 10 a. m, and was conduct
ed by Archbishop Ryan and Bishop
Phelap, assisted by many priests.
Miss Drexel, the poslg glent was at
tired in a magnificent dress of cream
white satin. When she reached the al.
tar, she kneeled, and received the
blessing of the superioress, and asked
that she be known a, Sister Catherine.
The sermon was preached by Bishop
Phelan, at the conclusion of which
Miss Drex"l was led to the altar rail,
where she answered the usual ques-
tons, after which she retired to change
her dress, reappearing in the coarse
black garb of the nositiate. After the
services breakfast was partaken Of
by all, which was one of the most elab-
crate ever prepared in that city.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-11-15
Signs and Strange 0mens.

To meet funeral procession is a
sign of death.
To lose a pocketbook containing
bills of large denominations is consider
cd very .unlucky.
When a,ca. prepares to wash its face
it is a sign that someone in the house
will shortly receive licking.
II you are in a house and hear q
baby cry it it sign of msrriage-or,
il it isn't it had ought to be.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-11-15
RECEIVES HIS REWARD.

The appointment Of John j. Laugh
lin, of Ashland, to succeed the late
Harry Ferguson as Lehigh Valley
station agent at Centralia, will bs a
source Of much pleasure t, Johns
friends, who are legion. The no ,or
could not have beeu bestowed on more
deserving shoulders For many ears
past he has h,ld vsri 'us positions un-
der this company and his resent pro-
motion demonstrates the high esteem
and confidence in which he was held
by his employers. H. ha' always
faithfully aud conseientiou'ly discharg-
ed all trust repoIel in him, and has
now received his reward Accept our
congratulations upon your appoint
ment, friend Lsughlin.-Ashiapd Ad-
UOcdte.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-11-15
Drowned.

On Saturday night, November 2
1889, James +. Miller, of Tunkhan
mock, is supposed to have been drown.
ed at this place.
Miller is about 40 years old, weigh,
about l65 lbs, height feet 1C
inches, sandy hair with mustache.
When last seen he had on blue sack
coat, light overalls, checked shirt.
Suitable reward will be paid for the
discovery OF the body.
LEWIS RoGERs,
Tuhkhaunock, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-11-15
ASSERTING THE EDITORIAL PRERO
GATIVE

From ne Detroit Free Press.
We extract the following item from
the last issue of the Arizona Kicker 4:
"A combination calling itself the Acme
Opera Company, of Chicago, gave a
show of some sort at Reynolds Hall
last Friday night. No free tickets
were sent to this office, and when we
sent our half breed roller boy over to
the manager with a note asking him
why in Texas be had neglected such
an important duty, he returned word
that the Kicker could kick and be
hanged to it. We therefore kicked.
We hired Cooper's Hall for the same
night, gave free darce aud the Acme
Opera Company opened to an audience
composed of the landlords cross s-eyed
boy and two half breeds who thought
somebody was going to be scalped.
There's nothing mean about US. We
simply want what is due to the profes-
sion, and what has been granted il from
time immemorial. When an amuse-
ment combination sets out to ignore
as and make us sing small somebody
will certainly hear something drop be-
fore getting to the top of the hill.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-11-15
One Fact

Is worth a column OF rhetoric, said an
American statesman. 1t is fact, es.
tablished by the testimony of thous
auds of people, that Hoo1s Sarsapa
rilla does cure scrofula, salt rheum,
and other diseases or affections arising
from impure state or low condition OF
the blood. 1t also overcomes that tir
ed feeling, creates a good appetite,
and gives strength to every part of the
system. Try it.