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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-11-16
More Suggestions.

Mr.. TOrbert:-As a friend of the Cecil
feel considerable interest in the result of the
meeting of its stockholders on the 25th inst.
because l believe there is pressing necessity
for the infusion of new life into the organi-
cation, by widening its management so as
to include localities to be represented by &C
ton in the adjoining counties of Delaware
and Pennsylvania.
1 would suggest the benefit and propriety
of having at the head of each department a
specialist in his particular line. For exam
pie would put at the head of tine fruit de-
partment some one like Mr.. Warren r.
Grosh or Charles Walton, men we'll versed
and educated in fruit growing, At the head
of the machinery department 1 W )uld sug-
gest the selection OF gentleman like Mr..
McQuilkin, the well-known machinist of
Elkton. Selected in this manner, each chief
of department would feel such pride in his
display that he would aim to make his de-
partment the feature of the exhibition. This
practice is one of the secrets of the success
of the Mount Holly Fair
Another vital suggestion is that as soon
as it can be accomplished the extraordinary
privileges now accorded to stockholders in
the way of free admission and free exhibi-
ton should be abolished, because this
drain upon the resources of the society is
one of the causes now rapidly depicting the
Society's treasury. Simply for the reason
that this stock is generally in the hands of
people of means and thrift, who are amply
able individually to contribute annually
their admission fees, and who would do SO
if required.
think also if the present mortgages on
the Society's property were funded in one
debt, that the property of the Society con-
stitutes sufficient security, with small
collateral guarantee of few liberal minded
stockholders, for the negotiation of new
mortgage at five per cent, the principal of
which could be paid in easy instalments.
The benefit of this would be that the sur
plus earnings of the Society now paid in
interest, could be either paid as a credit
upon the principal, or expended in needed
improvements upon the Society's property.
There are many other suggestions in the
nature of details that may be made, but l
prefer that they should be taken up by the
new management, which L hope will be
equal to the demands of the Society's inter-
ests, and alive to the n 4eded changes in the
policy of the Association. r.
Zion, Cecil Co., Md, Nov. IA, 1889.
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A Fair Suggestion.

Mr.. TOrbert:-I understand that you desire
suggestions for the benefit of the manage
ment of our Fair Association, and that you
want ideas to help-something | suppose
like the New York Worlds idea contest.
Are you going to offer anv premiums for
the best? If you are, l put this "idea"
against the next for your first premium.
Nothing stamps Fair with success like a
great exhibit of machinery. This depart
ment at Elkton Fairs has been falling off OF
late years. Pat on the new board Mr.. Geo.
McQuilkin, OF the Enterprise Machine
Works, and make him the head of this de-
partment and he will make things "hum."
Yours, WIND MILL
Elkton, Nov. IA, 1889.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-11-16
Death of MIR. John Long.

Mr.. John Long, a we'll known citizen
of Elkton, died on Thursday morning at
his residence Oh Main street in the 74th
year of his age Nine days before his
death he suffered an attack of paralysis
Mr.. Long was a native of Ireland and
came to this country about 1916. He
first located in Elkton about 1864 but
moved away afterward for several years.
He resided for time in Port Deposit.
Mr.. Long accumulated considerable prop
erty. He leaves widow and three
children, one son and two daughters all
grown. His funeral will be held Sunday
afternoon.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-11-16
A COlOred School Teacher Fined.

There is a public school at Cayot's
Corner in the Second Election District
for white children of which Miss johnson
is the teacher, while school for colored
children Is near enough to be seen from
the other. W. R. Orffitt, a young colored
man is teacher of the colored school, A
few days ago Orffitt who claims that the
white children threw stones at his pupils
went to the white school while in session
and talked in threatening manner to
the teacher and pupils. Some of the lat
ter it is said were alarmed by his talk
and went home crying. The trustees OF
the white school consulted with State s
Attorney Evans about the matter and on
his advice a warrant was issued for the
arrest of O.ffitt. Il was served by Con
stable Carpenter on 8 saturday and the &C
cused taken before Justice Christtield of
Chesapeake City. The States Attorney
was present at the trial. The justice
Orffitt $40 and costs for disturbing a pub
lie school while in session.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-11-16
County Commissioners.

The present County Commissioners
held their last regular meeting Tuesday.
Jas. A. McCardle. constable. 7th District
resigned. A committee was appointed
to assess damage suffered by Jas. W.
Reynolds, caused by water from the road
]. ]. Williams was authorized to contract
for the building of bridge in the Sec
ond District at a cost not exceeding $3.50
Road examiners in Ninth District repor-
ted.
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Death of VIM. De GOeY.

Mr.. VIM. De Goey, who came to Cecil
County about ten years ago from Bait
more and purchased the Belle Hill farm
near Elkton, died on Wednesday night
after long illness aged 70 years. He
was native of Baltimore where he was
engaged for long time in the manufao-
ture of hats. He leaves two unmarried
daughters. His sister Mrs. Williams who
resides at Belle Hill also survives him.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-11-16
Rheumatism

Is undoubtedly caused by Tactic acid in the
blood. This acid attacks the fibrous tissues
and causes the pains and aches in the back,
shoulders, knees, ankles, hips, and wrists.
Thousands of people have found in Hoods
Sarsaparilla positive cure for rheum atism.
This medicine, by its purifying action, neu-
tralizes the acidity of the blood, and also
builds up and strengthens the whole body.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-11-16
A Medical Society Meets Here.

The fifth annual meeting of the HON.
eopathic Medical Society of Delaware
and the Peninsula was held at the How
ard House, Elkton, Thursday. About
twenty five physicians attended. DR.. ].
W. Cooper of Elkton, and DR.. VIM. G.
Karsner of Chesapeake City we're among
the number. A number of papers were
read. The members partook of boun-
teous repast at the Howard House. The
officers elected include, DR.. Karsner, vice
president. DR.. j. W. Cooper was elected
a delegate to the American Institute OF
Homeopathy.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-11-16
Fair Column.

We open and tender the use OF this column Tor
the Tree insertion OF any and all contributions
containing ideas, opinions or suggestions looking
to the interest and permanence OF The Cecil
County Agricultural Society. We take 1t Tor
granted that every citizen of Cecil County desires
the prosperous life and not the death OF the So
cicty, and believe the opinion is general through
out the county that there should pe re-organiZa-
ton oi its management at the meeting OF the
stockholders to be held on the 25h inst. This
popular demand for change of management
does not Imply the existence OF personal ObJec-
lions to any member or members of the present
board many of whom it may be desirable to re-
taiu-but simply emphasizes the necessity for
such reorganization OF its management, the
continued prosperous existence of the Society
clearly demands. We respectfully solicit c"ntri-
buttons to this column, not only until the meet
ing OF stockholders, called Tor the 18TH inst, but
shall welcome ut any time thereafter contribu-
lions to it from any friend of the Elkton Fair.l
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-11-16
Letter From Virginia.
ALEICH'S CROSSING,
Sp.,TTSNI yANIA 90 "a


SPOTTSYLvANIA Co, VA.
NJ. EdpO":-As am located Tor a time
in one of the most historical parts Of the
South, Spottsy lvania Co, Va, | thought
perhaps some of your readers might enjoy
knowing something of this people, their
habits and customs and the condition of
this rugged blood-strewn country. Every
where you 90 the eye meets dense forests of
green pines SO closely grown, as to IN IKE it
almost impossible for sun, wind or rain to
penetrate them. Few top carriages are seen
here, open spring wagons being The convey
ance most used Even then one is reminded
of lacking in a sail boat, only here you are
on dry land q will not say dry land) bend
ing and stopping from the overhanging
branches that threaten to catch your hat or
bonnet and whist it off in the mud. A few
miles to the south of us in the midst of pines
stands the beautiful monument dedicated
to the memory of NJ jor- General John Sedg
wick, who fell in the battle of Spottsylvania
Court House % years ago. 1t is built of
Connecticut granite, very handsome in
a maltese cross. Inscribed on the south side
is "Deiicated May 18th, 1887, the Odd ami
versary of the heaviest days fighting at
SpoJtsylvania On the west side, "Iaj or-
General John Sedgwjck, born in Cornwall,
Litchtield Co, Conn, Sept. 18th, 1873" On
the east, "A tribute to d beloved com m nder
by the survivors of his corps and their
friends. On the north, Erected to COM
memorate this spot where Major General
John Sedwick, U. S. Vol, commanding
Sixth Army Corps, was killed in action on
the morning of the 9th of May, 1864"
Standing there as l did a few days ago,
piece and quietness all around save for the
tinkling of cow bells and the song of birds,
it was hard to realize that % years ago,
those woods were lined with t. e blues and
grays with the roar of cannon and sound of
arms, while the groans and cries of men
could be heard on all sides.
Riding along, many of the breastworks |
can yet be plainly seen. Relics ar still be-
ing found. A man by the Lame of Perry |
living on the plank road that runs from |
Fredericksburg to Charlottesville while |
hunting his cows few days ago saw some
thing glistening in a branch of water he was |
crossing, he dug it out and found it to be an |
old silver watch that had lain there imbed-
ded in the sand ever since the war.
ARMY Congo
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-11-16
C. NJ. BOULDEN
FALL SPECIALS.

Mems Undershirts, good
weight, 25c.
Linen Towels, good size,
1oc up.
Ladies full regular made
Hose II 4 C. per pair. Mems
white Shirts, linen bosom soc
Mems Percale Shirts, 2 collars
1pair cuffs soc. Guyot's sus-
penders 25c per pair. Heavy
twilled red Flannel 25c yard.
Mallalieus Kersey 75c yard.
Furniture Cretonne Ioc yard.
o-S Sheeting Muslin Extra
Heavy 1oc yard. Mems Calf
Shoes So. per pair. Mems
Heavy Boots $500 per pair.
F. p. PRICE,
ElKTON, ND.
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marr1ed.

CAMPBELL-W ooLLEY-At the home of the brides
brother, No. 4Os W. end st. Philadelphia on
the 18th inst. by Rev. Chas. Hill, Samuel H.
Campbell, OF Washington, D. @. and Emma c.
Woolley OF Elkton, Md.
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kenny ". o. JOHNSON WHOSE PosroFFios IS SAY VIEW
:aoIl COUNTY. MARYLAND. AUTHORIZED AGENT THE
MIG TO RECEIVE Aso RECEIPT FOR SUBSCRIPTIONS BILLS
DUE
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-11-16

And those troubled with nervousness resulting
from care or overwork will be relieved by taking
BrOaDn's Iron BitterS. Genuine
has trade mark and crossed red lines on wrapper.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-11-16
DunoPlin&s
win
Royal Baking
Powder

No dessert is more delicious, wholesome
and appetizing than well-made dumping,
filled with the fruit of the season. BY the
use Of the Royal Baking Powder the crust is
always rendered light, f1aky, tender and di-
gestible. Dumplings made with it, baked or
boiled, will be dainty and wholesome, and may
be eaten steaming hot with perfect impunity.
RKcErPr.-One quart of flour: thoroughly mix with
three teaspoons of Royal Baking Powder and small
teaspoon of salt: rub in piece of butter lard the
size of an egg, and then add large potato grated
the -four after the butter is well Mixed stir in milk and
knead to the consistency of soft biscuit dough break
of pieces of dough large enough to close four
quarters of apple Tor other fruit desired without
rolling, and lay in an earthen dish Tor steamer) and
steam until the fruit is tender. Bake if preferred.
In all receipts calling for cream of tartar
and soda, substitute Royal Baking Powder.
Less trouble. never fails, makes more appe-
thing and wholesome food and is more eco
nomical. Royal Baking Powder is specially
made for use in the preparation of the finest
and most delicate cookery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-11-16

IF YOUR BACK ACHES
Or you are all worn ont, really good for nothing
it is general debility. Try
BROWN'S IRON BTTTERS.
It wfn cure you, and give good appetite. Sold
by all dealers in medicine.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-11-16
ELKToN, November IA.

BALTIMORE MARKETS.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS MosLosRRYs wharf,
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND.
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Warket Report.

ELKTON MARKETS.
REPORTED BY DAVIS KEYS CO.. orAltRs IN LUMBER
HAY. FERTILIZERS, Ao.. ELkroN.
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torrance at o CLOCK. ADMISSION, 20 cents;
reserved seats, 50 cents.
-Cassell & Co., the well-known New
York publishers announce among their il
Illustrated holiday books ''Tin Types Taken
in the Streets of New York" by Lemuel Ely
Quigg, the talented son of Rev. j. Il. Quigg
of North East, who holds position on the
editorial staff of the New York Tribune.
The work consists of series of sketches
published originally in the Sunday issue OF
the Tribune. Harry Beard contributes fifty
illustrations to the work,
Crystal Lodge, Good Templars, of Ris.
| ing Sun installed the following officers a,
| the last meeting: G. T., 5. T. Wilson: "
T., Ella r. Haines; p. C. T., L. r. Kirk
Jr.; S. of J. T Hannah j. Reynolds; K. D.
Lizzie r. Stevans; A. Il. s.. Clara X Will
son; F. L., John L. Stevens; 4 j Nj. Camp
bell; NJ, Win L. Ryan; d. NJ, NJ. Alice
| Mcclure; G., Jennie Warden G., Ceci
Ewing; s., Halus Ewing; Delegates tc
| Grand Lodge, Lizzie L. Stevens and S. T
| Wilson.
| ISDDeTJ IpuHeT SPEAKS enJDuSlaStlCall 4
of the great performance of Senator LELAND
Stanford's 3-year-old flly Sunol. who mad,
record of 10Y Saturday. In fact, Mr.
| Bonner thinks that it is about time for hi
own peerless mare, Maud S, to lower he
record of 2. 0S34, and he says that an attemp
to do so will be made next spring or summer
Mr.. Bonner to-day sent the following des
patch to Senator Stamford: "I congratu
late you most heartily in Sunol's wonderful
performances. Considering her age it is tn
greatest performance ever made by trot
| ting horse. If no accidents happen sh
ought to be able in the near future to bea
Maud s. s record-as I believe Maud S. her
self to be capable of beating it. There is
great lesson to be learned from the fact tina
Maud s., jay eye See and Sunol, the tire
greatest trotters the world has yet produced
have thoroughbr, canadians, and we ar
indebted to you aud the late Robert Alex
ander for teaching us that lesson
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-09-28
Grandma's iongue Saved Him.


Madam" said the conductor, as he
came along to the old lady who hai a good
sizsd chunk of boy seated beside hsr, ''lf
That y is over years of age he will have
to pay half fare.n
HE is my grandson. he is" she explained,
" nd I'm ia ting no ne to stay with
me for Il few weeks. dis mother naln't bin
hi well this null summer, and
HE il certainly s Or 9 years DID," inter-
ruo ed the CONDUCTOR.
And, as was saying, she's tried almost
everythi g ID hain't got no benefit l
recon neude1 June weed tea, a d she drank
as much as six gallons afore she quit. She
then"
Half fare, madam"
eyes, but | wa lted to say that then told
her she'd better have William go to the
woods aud dig some sarsaparilly root and
bile it up. That's an old st lndby with all
TIE Jolnsons. Bile it down to abo It a gal
lon. and then add a pint of whisky and
keep
"dadam, I'm in a hurry" sharply inter
rupted the official.
Eyes, but ant to tell you. You may
git poor spell some time, aud want so ne
thing to brace you. fhe Johnsons have
used sars .parill5 for upward of rty
years, and if It's rightly prepared 1T has n
ekal. After you put in the whisky you
want to keep it in a cool place. s'pos
you've got cellar in your house, haven't
youa If yod haiu't-"
"Bub, low Old are you" asked the con-
ductor as he turned to the chill.
His name is joshua" she explained as
she pasted him Oh che head. "dis mother
kinder wanlel to call him Lincoln or q ar
field, but hung out for the old-fa ,hioned
names. 1t was a close sh i've between
JusAla or Obeiiah, but Joshua came In
anead. Bib cal name, you know, while
Obediah was of no pertic6lar account. If
| RENE nber right Obediah fiddled while
Jerusalem was burnIn' up. JOSHUA, spell
dog for tie gentleman"
"D-o-g," nounced the child, in loud
tones.
"Lal but isn't he smart?n exclaimed
grandma, as she patted hin gaia.
MADAM" said the conductor, making
one last effort, "the rules of the road bi d
me TO collect fares whenever they are due.
This boy"
las l was saving, he will stay with me
about four we ks" she inte.ru ted He's
had kind of rash breaking out on him by
S .,ells for the last three months aud L Il
going to have him tfy buttermilk for it.
The Johnsons have allus sot store by but
temlk, cts almost as good as"
He turned aud passed o t. the next, out
wi ded and dlscour gsd, and sac snuggled
the b " up and said:
Now, josh, you kin go to sleep for an
hour, aid when you wake up I'll give We
billed egg and a cookie"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-09-28
A Deputy sherif"s Troubles.

Charles Boyd, deputy sheriff of Har.
deeville, South Carolina, was before the
mayor yesterday ond was fined S. or five
days for being drunk. Boyd came over to
Savannah two or three days ago to serve
two warrants for assault and battery, on
parties VIII m he ad been Informed were
here. Night before last he fell in with
Detective McElveen, and they went down
III Yamacrow to hunt the negroes for
whom Boyd held warrants. On the way
down they found Beaufort negro named
Worth Cooper, who knew the deputy, aud
after drinking together McElveen said
that the men got away from him and he
went home.
Yesterday morning after breakfast hour
Boyd went to McElveen's ffics and said
that his satchel, S43 in none and some
pa Iers had been sto en-. Both men started
out TO hunt for the lost property, W en-
Josh Grant (colored), one or the negr oes for
whom the wa rants were issued, was
encountered. The negro was arrested.
McElveen worked on the case all
day, and in the afternoon he
said that he had located the party that
robbed B )yd. He thinks il was Worth
Cooper, the negro whom Bo d recognized
the night before as from Beaufort. The
negro, be is i formed, is at work at the
Vale Royal mills. The officers viii go over
and arrest the man early this morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-09-28
A CHINESE PHYSICIAN.
How Ii Pc Tai of San Francisco Treats
His Patients.
From the Ne,o York Star.

From the Neto York Star
A celebrity among the Chinese of San
Francisco is their great doctor, Lii Pc Tai.
He has been in this country nearly thirty
years, and has a larger Income from his
profession than any white practitioner in
the city. His patients all come to the Office
when able, d Ii Pc Tai sits, habi ed in
gorgeous silk and brocades, in a little den
of al office overlooking the plaza, aud feels
pull es ali day long. The patients are mostly
white people, who come t. hi Il after a
varied round of their own physicians, or at
tue lnstigation Of some resurrec6ed and en-
thusias ic patients.
Iii Pc Tai rests the patients elbows on a
blue silk cushion, and proceeds to feel their
right pulse with his three-ho ked aud long
cawed fingers. He feels the right pul g to
ascertain the condition of the brain, stom-
ach and kidneys, and then grasps the left
wrist to ii I'd out about the hart, liver and
lungs. Although he knows practically
nothing OF anatomy as our physicians know
it, he makes wonderful dag losis of a
cas- He charges so a week for his services
Guiding his medicines, and patients either
come to his offic and drink the tissanes, OF
take packages of mys erous stuff home and
make tneir own hot inks
III 10 Tai has many notions that puzzle
and interest his patients. He commands
them not TO eat shellfsh or uucooked fruit,
to let alone poultry, fried meats, eggs,
watery vegetables, all ligu RS and every
thing SOU. For thirty years Lii p Tai
has made his patients drink hot water. Hi:
/ come from his profession is estimated al
more than $4,000 per mo to.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-09-28
RAIL AND CROSSTIE.

The Jacksonville Times Union SAYS that
Il. NJ jolly, formerly the agent of the
Florida Southern railroad at Lsesburg. has
been appointed Florida passenger agent of
the East Tennessee, Virginia and Georg a
railroad, and will have his headquarters at
jacksonville.
August earnings were very satisfactory
in nearly all respects. The gains we're
heavier than had been shown by any pre-
vious month of this year, and they were
made upon series Of gains ting back to
1880, aud interrupted only by decreases
shown in 1884 and 1888. The 140 reporting
roads had, according to The F ma ,cial
Chronicles tables, a total Of 500, 7O9, 297 in
August, 1880, as against $33, 469 900 in
August, 1885, showing gain of So, 27y, 1928.
This gain was we'll distributed; only thirty
of the 140 reporting roads showed decreases.
The gross earnings of the 1872 roads report
ing from Jan. 1 to Aug. 81 aggregated
S247, 800. S5S, as against $3.50, 036, 654 for the
corresponding period of 1888, showing a
gain of S17,S73.2 04. The exh. bit for the
first eight months of the year, it will be
seen, is very favorable. The gains for this
period were also well distribu ed. only
eighteen Of the 1872 roads reporting de-
creased earnings,