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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-02-01
The Tide on the Ebb.

immigration has very considerably
decreased during the last twelve months.
This is not to be regretted, for We
have, as it were, eaten so much that we
need time for digestion. Even if we
should be put on slender diet for
awhile it would do no harm.
In 1850 a total of 426, 1873 foreigners
came to this country 10 throw their lot
in with the citizens of the Republic.
This Is nearly 100000 less than the
number that came in 1888.
From different parts OF Austria Hun
gary ALTA men, women and children
an industrious, frugal and thrifty
class OF people, by the way-nave ar
rived. From Germany have come
o5,o37-it is good blood and we can
stand pretty strong admixture of it !;
from England and Wales, 81, 500 from
Ireland, only 6o,375; from Russia,
except Poland, 3S,474; from Sweden
and Norway, 42,419.
1t is pretty clear that the terrific rush
of immigration is over. There was a
time when it seemed as though the
people of every European nationality
had broken loose and were pouring
pell-mell into this country, an indie
scribable host of all sorts, good, bad
and Indifferent, beggars, roughs, toughs,
insane and we'll TODD.
The reaction has come, and none
too soon. Now, for a few years, we
shall not be nervous if the people over
yonder prefer to stay at hone or seek
more promising fields in the South
American republics, where they will
be warmly welcomed.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-02-01
Which is Which?

While we decline to accept the chal-
lenge of our contemporaries of the Meas
-Messrs. Bratton and Crothers, to a
duel OF words over recent Aims House
expenditures, yet we are willing to join
issue with Mr.. Crothers at least, over the
petition which he is credited with hav-
ing drawn and is now in circulation in
the county, asking the Legislature to
pass a law authorizing the submission
of the question to the voters of Cecil
County whether the present prohibitory
law shall be continued or high license
submitted in its stead.
And by the way, this seems peril
nent time to ask-which of the editors
of the Meas is the prohibition and
temperance editor anyhow
Very recently that gentleman's soul
was particularly narrowed like many
other Democratic editors of the same
kid..J, because Vice President Nor
owned the "Shoreham" apartment
hotel in Washington, in which persons
resided who actually used VINE at their
dinner tables. The temperance (O
editor of the Meas was peculiarly not
to say historically indignant at the dio,
bolical outrage Vice-President Morton
was inflicting upon the country, by al
lowing his tenant to serve wine and
Appolonaris water to the guests in their
apartments at the Shoreham, and thereby
reaping revenue from liquor license
We haven't the editorial before US, but
we quote the burning words" from
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-02-01

If the Cecil Wing has any desire to
discuss the Aims House expenditures
for the last few years it has only to in
innate such desire and we will accom-
modate it.-CecH County Meas.
The WIG has raised no issue over
Aims House management in Cecil
County. 1t has simply used "Clerk
Smiths very clear and succinct state
ment" in defense of an honest and
efficient Republican Board Of County
Commissioners. If our contemporary
thinks he has found rich mine of po-
ltical capital In recent Aims House ex-
pendnures, let him make whatever use
of it he sees proper. When county f.
nances are a seasonable issue before
the taxpayers, we shall discuss them at
length, and that too in spirit of fairness
towards the present Democratic Board,
which is more than our contemporary
shows towards the retiring Board of
County Commissioners.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-02-01

a citizen of one state in his rights in
another state. If that were so, it was
pretty important thai the country should
understand how weak. powerless, insig-
niiicant, he had almost said contemplate,
a government they lived under. That
had not been the idea of the American
citizen. 1t had not been the idea of the
expounders of the Constitution or of the
courts. He held that under the Consti-
tuition there was power in Congress to
protect the citizen in the enjoyment of
the rights guaranteed to him by the Con
stitution, and punish those who deprived
or attempted to deprive, him of those
rights. And, If there were not laws al
ready on the statute book to punish, in
any state, any infractlon of the rights
guaranteed by the Constitution, it was
high time that such laws were passed.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-02-01
A NEW RELIGIOUS SECT
Healthy Persons Allow Themselves to be
Bed for Those who Are IIi-Two Chill
dren Taken from Their COnsumptive
Father-No Law Which Covers the Case.

KANSAS CITY, Jan. 27.-For some time
rumors OF the existence of a now religions
sect, which has gained foothold IN the
territory adjacent to the Blue river, just
east OF Kansas City, have been afioat,
and they have reached the ears of the
police. The Secretary of the Humane
Society recently received letter from d
man living i'll that neighborhood telling
him that if the authorities did not inter
fere the people would take the matter
into their own hands. According to the
reports the practices of the sect were
founded upon Biblical injunction TO do
good to the sick, but this injunction had
been carried to such an extent that the
sect had degenerated into band OF
ADMINISTRATIONS who were well al
lowing themselves to be bled for those
who were i'll. Officer Marran's investi-
CATION of the matter proved that the let
ter to Secretary Hackett had not told
half of the horrible practices in vogue
among the people who believed IN the
savage rites.
About a year ago three appeared
among the people of that neighborhood
man Silas Wilcox, who went about the
country preaching the doctrine of doing
good for the sick. 1t was not long until
he had sufficient number of converts to
his theories to warrant him in founding
sect, which he called the "Samaritans."
Gradually he widened his teachings to
his little band, until he openly advocated
the drinking of blood for all diseases,
giving as authority for such action the
fact the Bible taught that the blood was
the life.
At the home of John Wrinkle were
found two emaciated children. On the
bed lay Wrinkle, who was apparently in
the last stages of consumption. When
questioned about drinking the blood of
the children he strenuously denied having
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-02-01

done so. The children also denind it.
Their hloodless appearance, however, ex-
cited the suspicious OF the officer, and he
compelled them to show their arms.
The limbs were in a terrible condition,
being covered with scars around the
inside of the elbow joint, showing plainly
the effects of the bleeding. When con-
fronted with this evidence of the truth
of the accusation, Wrinkle acknowledged
that he had awaited himself of tho opport-
unity, and asserted that the children had
willingly given their blood to restore him
to health. The man was in such u con-
dition that he could not be moved. but
the children were taken from the house.
and placed in the Children's home.
Chief Speers is anxious to put stop to
the practices of the blood drinkers, but
it appears there is no law which covers
the case, and nothing can be done.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-02-01

memory which appeared in the Meas
and were doubtless penned by Its tenn
perance (1) editor: ave think it a
burning shame that at this time when
the best people of this country are try
ing to Danish the curse of rum from the
land, the Vice President of the United
States should be willing to reap reve-
nue. from liquor license"
Which of the editors Of the Meas
penned that admirable Remuneration
Mr.. Bratlon or MIR. Crothers1
Which of the editors now wants the
curse of the rum traffic restored ir
Cecil County, Which is which anyhow
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-02-01
FRIENDS OF PROHIBITION
TAKE NOTICE.

The friends of the present Prohibitory
Law in Cecil County have had ample
notice served on them this week OF the
aims and intentions of the opponents
of the law at Annapolis. Mr.. Crothers
$50 we are informed) framed their pc
tltlon and it is now being circulated
throughout the county for signers. 1t
doesn't ask directly at the hands OF the
Legislature the repeal of the present
law. but looks indirectly to its repeal by
the substitution in its stead OF High
License Law. This question is to be
submitted to the people of the county
not at special election but at the next
general election.
Will our Representatives in the Leg
islature favor the passage of such law
We are not authorized to answer this
question for these gentlemen, but we
can very readily understand why they
may be influenced in their action in the
premises by the number and character
of the signers to such a petition.
But whatever may be the outcome Of
the anti NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
opened in Elkton this week, it is GER
tainly the plain, unquestioned duty Of
the friends of prohibition in every dis
trict, town and community throughout
the county to show their strength al
Annapolis by counter-petitions IN pro-
test against the repeal or disturbance
of the present law.
Why should it be disturbed
Will any candid man deny that it is
a benefit morally and in every other
important respect to our people1
Will the peace and good order of the
communities throug hout the county be
improved by the substitution of any
kind of license law for the sale of in.
toxicating liquors, instead of the presen
lawl
No intelligent advocate even Of high
license will argue that such would be
the case.
Prohibition prohibits in Cecil County
Let the concerted action of the friend:
OF the present law, show In Its defence
that they believe it does.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-02-01
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

The County Commissioners of Cecil County will
meet attheir office, in the Court House, in Ekton,
on Tuesday and Wednesday; the llth and 18th;
Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday, 18th, Goth,
and 9th days of February, Tor the purpose OF ma
king transfers and correcting assessments, and
notice is hereby given that after the 27th day of
February next positively no alteration will be
made in assessments for the year 1880.
Persons making application for transfers of
property will be required to comply with the fol
lowing sections OF the Code, Article 81:
pliration Tor any allowance deduction ac-
count OF the SALE transfer, alienation, loss re-
moyal of any property, or the collection or pay
ment of any public or private security for money.
the County Commissioners or Appeal Tax Court
shall interrOgate him on oath in reference thereto
and the disposal OF the same, and especially in
qu re of him to whom the same has been sold or
transferred, and the amount of the purchase
money, or the money collected, and how the same
has been invested.
SEC H. They shall also lnterrogate said per-
son oath in reference to any acquisition or in
vestment made by him and not already assessed,
and the amount of all such acquisitions and in
vestmeuts shall be added to his assesSabIe prop
erty: and if he refuses to answer no allowance or
reduction shall be made on his assessment.
BY order OF the County Commissioners.
q. H. SMITH,
Jan25-5w Clerk.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-02-01

DREEDERS will take notice
Dthat these Stations are Stand
ard-bred and each have two pro-
ducipg Dams something which
few stations can boast OF. Rumor
(sire OF Ziz-Zag) is no. only trOt-
ter himself, but a sire of speed and
is n direct descendant OF Pilot, Jr.,
II, who was sire of speed himself
and sired the Dams OF the fastest
horses in the world. Zig Tag"
trotted in 2.47 as two year old and
is destined to be fast horse. All
horsemen are familiar with "Red
Wilkes" (sire of Myrtleton) as a
sire OF speed. Myrtle dam of
Myrtleton) was notOnly a perform
err herself, but is aGrod ucer as well,
being the Dam Vi MyrtlewoOd,
who took a record OF 2.25l the past
season and is expected to trot in
. 20 or better the coming season.
Old Jane 1.-THE second Dam of Mry-
tleton) produced two with records
better than 226 and four better
than 2 $50. Myrtleton has plenty
OF speed as time will develope, hav-
ing trotteI quarters as a two year
old in ~ seconds. These Stations
will make the season OF 1890 at my
stables Limited TO rs mares each.
Mares kept at reasonable rates.
Season commences February LIST,
and ends July list.
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Mere thickness isn't enough
in the Blanket, it should be
wide and long as well. That's
why the "Tuck-in" Blanket
holds friends so. ooxoo inches,
Iopounds of warmth, and only
$3.50 the pair. UorM So.
so.
SIS a pair for pure wool
Blankets, Ga pounds, 74xS6
inches.
Other sorts anywhere from
SI.25 to $50 a pair.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-02-01
CHICKENS AS TEETH PULLERS.
Virginia Hens That Peck Out the Farmers
Moiars.

RICHMOND VA, January 27.-Virginia
is thus far the only known state which
boasts of hen dentists. Some time since
the Page county Courier published al
account of ii hen there angrily flying at
farmer and pulling ont one of his teeth.
George E. Heath. who lives in Hanover
county, short distance from Ashland,
was in the city to-day. He states that
on Saturday morning he went to his hen
merry and attempted to take hen off her
roost, when she flew in his face, peckeci
him in his mouth. and took out tooth
which had been troubling Mr.. Heath for
some time, and which he Intended having
extracted. This is the second hen den
fist in Virginia.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-02-01
III anamaker's.
PHILADELPHIA, Monday, Jan. p, 1890.

PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY, Jan. u, 1870.
Our Dress Goods push has
left the market far behind.
The Gloriosas IN plains, stripes
Of many colors, the Ginghams
in great array of novel gayety
are recruited by the Mohairs.
SO inches, Is cents, in 80 col
ors, with a like assortment, 40
inches, finer, at ST.. And such
colors!
There are Scotch Ginghams at
3 cents that you think would
be 40, and then American
Glnghams at IS cents that
rival the Scotch, and novelties
in Scotch Ginghams that you
would think we're silks, at As
to IS cents, and altogether such
a variety as you never dream
ed OF, and such satisfaction IN
picking and choosing that you
vote the store a Bingham par
adise, and never will expect
to seek Ginghams elsewhere in
all your mortal life.
Among the sensations the
French Wool Challis at 81 Z
cents from 50 and 90 cents are
creating ceaseless activity at the
counter. The goods are bright
and fresh, styles of the period.
Of course wise woman seize
them promptly. The buying
capacity of this market is great
for real Bargains and the move
menequick. Delays are dan
gerous.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-02-01

Two grades of Damask
Towels that two years ago were
81 each, and never have been
under $1.25 and ST., go to S5c
for lace border and 75c for
plain. 2ox5o inches, knotted
fringe. Plain white, blue or
red borders. 1900 of them to
start with, but they'll be a quick
crop.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-02-01
ELKTON PROPERTY FOR SALE.

Intending to remove to Wilmington. offer at
Private Sale the property on south side of Main
street in Elkto on now occupied by me. consisting
of store and Dwelling combined, double tenement
house and stable. This is fine property, we'll
located, large store room. Dwelling containing
10 rooms also bath room and fixtures. Would
make an excellent boarding house. This proper
ty has recently been enlarged and repaired and
is in firSt-rate order. Also the double frame
dwelling on North street above the rail road con-
tanning rooms each These are new and nicely
located and are comfortable homes. The proper
ties will be sold in parcels to suit purch lsers.
Terms Easy. JOHN WILKINSON,
Febl-tf Elkton, Nd.
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JANUARY SALE
Mrs. L. H. Litzenberg's

All of my lowest priced La
dies Jackets are sold, too late
to buy another big lot, SO the
So coats must be reduced to
take the place of the lower
grade, the 81 also reduced.
The good So long Coat right
down to $3.50, Just a few OF
my elegant seal plush jackets
left, they can be bought low.
Plenty of remnants in fine
cloth, cashmere and other
wool goods, almost as cheap
as calico, don't tail to see them.
Hamburg remnants on the
counters this week.
All Millinery at half price.
Mrs. Litzenberg,
ELKTON, MD.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-02-01

Picot-edge Velvet and Satin
Ribbons in two widths "a and
* inches) are going at s and
23c-less than half prices
Black and Colors.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-02-01
FOR RENT.

The Grist Mill, Saw Mill and a good House
with Thirty Acres of Land situated in Cecil
County near Zion. known rs Matthews Mills are
for rent The Mills are in good repair, having
been put in good order within the last year. They
will be rented on favorable terms to good tenant
Any information respecting them will be given by
JONES " HAlNES,
Febl-tf Attorneys Elkton, Nd.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-02-01
Hem Advertisements.
WANTED.

Position as clerk assistant in store or office,
by young man who has had two years experience
in a dry goods and grocery store. Address.
Jan25-2w CECIL WIG OFFICE.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-02-01
FOR, RENT.

Two DIV EI.LING HOUSES with STORES on
Main street, one DWELLING HOUSE on Main
street, one DWELLING HOUSE on Howard
street in Elkton. Apply to
REUBEN HAlNES,
Attorney.
Also a FARM of1SO Acres in the Filth Election
District. JanlS-3w
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y or not its work has been OF a
tter to justify the amount of money
4 ut is an open question. There has
certainly been no phenomenal increase
of fish in the Chesapeake and its tribu-
taries, nor have we heard of any else
where. Still, the national government
with plethoric treasury, can afford ex-
periments of this character which may
hereafter result IN great benefit to the
public. The United States Fish Com
mission, moreover, will furnish fish for
the private ponds of the state for the
asking, and is always more than willing
to do so. 1t will ship them in prime
condition and in the most skilful way
to designated points, charging merely
for the receptacle that holds the fish
and the freight on them.
The officials connected with this de-
partment are always accessible either by
letter or personally, and anxious to give
to those desiring to engage in the arti-
fetal propagation of fish all the knowl-
edge and experience at their command,
which, without being disrespectful to
Maryland's fish commissioners or those
who may be hereafter appointed, is
greater and more valuable than can be
furnished anywhere else in America.
With these facts clearly before the Leg
islature, there certainly ought to be no
difficulty in deciding how to act on the
bill TOR the abolition of the office of
fish commissioner. To retain the Office
and appropriate money for its super
rogatory duties is an unjustifable raid
on the taxpayers money, at time
when the latter are in no condition to
pay for soft berths for politicians or their
friends who may be amateurs in plsci-
culture.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-02-01
FOR RENT.

The Bulls Mountain Fishing Shore on the North
East river, opposite Carpenters Point" (This
shore is known as one OF the best at the head OF
the Bay with all necessary buildings. Also for
sale Pound and Ii Gilling Nets complete, Pound
poles. Hogshea S, etc One 81 loot, cared pound
boat, one Is foot, cared boat and one - foot,
sailing skitf, sails etc. Call on or address.
GEO. p. WHITAKER X co.
JanlS-7w Principle Furnace, Nd.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-02-01

Embroidered Muslin Sheets
are a novelty of novelties. OF
course you find 1t first at Wan
amaker's. Pillow cases too.
Fine muslin, handsomely en-
broidered and hemstitched.
Sheets, $l.25. Sl.75, -.
Pillow Gases, 65c
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-02-01

JAMES FRENCH reports 22I5 bushels average
from {. w. kennlrd X Co.'S Phosphate, a great
improvement on previous crops; buys the same
fertilizer again this fall
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Much pleased with results.


GEORGE w BOLTON reports very large crop
on the Big Meadow farm and Is muoh pleased
with results We have his order Tor fall fertilizer
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-02-01

Finest Seal Caps that have
been SIS and $I6.5 50 each, go
to ST.. The $40 Caps are
$3.50. Pieced Seal Caps go
from S. and 81 to $3.50 and
So. At 18TH and Market
streets corner. That's the way
all the little furs have been
price-hacked.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-02-01

The above reports are from Kent farmers and
only a few among our many pleased customers
and we have more to come. Remember we do not
publish and republish old testimonials; every
thing new and true. Call on us early. We bought
early, filled our house early, saved in buying
early and from the way orders are coming in ex-
pect to do large, early and hne business, and
save our customers money.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-02-01

Report a remarkable result.
JNo. N. Dopp and JNo LoLLAR, Esqs., report
Il remark BILE result on corn ground, seeded late,
and consequently winter killed; the wheat branch
ed greatly, and the head was from to IA 1nches
longer than other wheat sown in his iallow, where
high. priced brands OF fertilizers, made ~ other
parties, were used. Mr.. Lollar says that no other
fertilizer hut Kennard's could give such won
derful result He knows their worth, having
always grown a crop rom their use.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-02-01

You know our great repute
for listers and Storm Coats.
1t will be greater when you
read the following; greater
still if you buy:
Mems Double Breasted listers. neat plaid
cashmere wool lined. at Sl6.59 from S22 50
Mems Double Breasted listers, elysian. wool
lined, at $50 from SIS.
Mems Double Breasted listers, black cheviot,
SIS from S2U
Mems English Cape Overcoats our own i'm
pOrtation this season, SIS from SIS and
$3.50.
With all this remember the
upward trend of our entire
Clothing business.
John WANAMAKER.
Chestnut Thirteenth and Market streets.
and City -haii square.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-10-17
It's an Absolute Fact /,

and an every dny occurrence, If no.
with yonr self tits with your neigh.
Dor or else your neigLbor's neighbor
That you 60 to your store, and ask
Tor somei hing or an other, aud ore
told by the merchants, Il ain sorry
but We are just out, will have IL iu
such and such time" that time.
some times or seldom ever Gomez,
The result is. you are kept weitiDg
This is necer the case when you call
on or write tn, j. Geo. Hermsnnf
No. l43, Baltimore Street, Cum Der.
why there is DoLin tie State outside
OF Baltimore city. a store as we'll
stocked as Mr.. H's is, his stock Is
complete 10 every respect. lie also
makes a great many Of his own prep
araiionr, wo will mention a few, aud
ali OF which are Of the very best, they
arc active and efficient for their in.
tended purposes. His Compound
Syrup OF lIoarhound and Tar for
coughs, colds, &c. There is nothing
bette made. Liver pills are not sur
passaed Ivy Bny made.