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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-01-10
Glasgow Items.
GLASGOW, JAN. 8, 189

GLASGOW, JAN. 3, 1871.
We have been silent about our little
town for few weeks, not because we
have had nothing to tell, but for lack of
time to tell it. Old Kriss has visited US
once more, bringing good cheer and the
holidays have been enjoyed by all, en-
riched by good sleighing.
Miss Edna Cazier gave her young
friends party New Years night which
in spite of dull weather was enjoyed By
all.
Mr.. Samuel Frazer of Virginia, form
erly OF Glasgow, spent few days in
our village this week.
Mr. Lewis Spencer who tenants the
farm of Squire Frazer lost horse last
Friday.
Miss Jenette Cam who has been speL
ing the holidays at her hone returned q
the Friends School, Wilmington, last
Monday morning.
The Week of Prayer was observed a:
the Presbyterian Church this week.
The sudden death of the paster Of the
NJ. Il Church, Rev. Mr.. G tTdner, wa
quite a shock to his people. They were
assembled as usual last Sabbath after
noon, waiting his coming to bring them
spiritual food when word came he had
passed from earth the night before. He
was buried at B sthel Wednesday, at one
o'clock. G. A ".
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A Hebrew Ceremony.

Mr.. Herman Ball, the enterpTising pro-
sietor of Oak Hall, the big clothing
euse OF Elkton, opposite the Court
,ouse, entertained on Sunday last at his
,sidence on east Main street, number
his friends at handsome social enter
iinment, the special feature of the occa-
on being the observance OF the cere-
lony of Circumcision of an infant son of
lr. Ball. The ancient rite which the
Hebrews regard as the token or seal Of
be everlasting covenant between God
nd his chosen people and which it was
is descendants, and which among the
Hebrews is observed upon the eighth Gay
fter the birth of the child, was cele-
rated by Rabbi Knoff, OF Philadelphia,
he ceremony being witnessed by num-
er of invited guests among whom were
ae following Mr.. Samuel Stern, a mer-
hant of Philadelphia, and the father OF
Irs. Ball, Aaron Ball, also of that city.
Iessrs. Good, Isaac Hecht and Leon
Ioffman, of Havre de Grace Messrs.
srauss and Wise, CT Annapolis Doctors
litchell and lamar, OF Elkton, and
lessrs. Charles Fl, Smith, Clerk of
ounty Commissioners, Samuel J. Keys,
oroner Gutenberg, DR.. Stuart Smith
I'D Messrs. Clark, Lukens, Ash, Burk.
y, Gallagher, Strickland, Bratton and
Teickelbaum. After the ceremony a
lndsome collation. was partaken Of by
ne guests.
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Mr.. Whitaker's Funeral.

The funeral of Mr.. George P. Whita-
r was attended by a large number of
ends of the deceased at his late resi-
nee on Saturday last. Besides the i'm
ediate family and relatives from Phila
'lphia and other cities, a large mum Der
Cecil County friends were in attend
zoe from Elkton, North East and else.
here.
Rev. E. K. Miller, of st. Mary's P. E..
irish OBLIGATED assisted by the Rev. VIM.
'houler, of Trinity parish. The pail
arers were George Price Whitaker,
slson P. Whitaker, Clifford c. Whita-
n, Henry G. Whitaker, Albert N.
hitaker and Joseph Couden, all grand,
rs of the deceased. The interment was
ade in the cemetery at st. Mark e
APPEL near Perryville.
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ing down, and as if trying to gulp do Sn
the great sobs which rose to the surface,
he managed to stammer out "fully and
entirely sufficient to myself"
Mr.. Archer stood crushed, and waiting
the result of what he knew was entirely
unexpected on his part.
lie did not wait long. Attorney Geu-
erai Whyte was quickly on his feet, and,
with considerable feeling, said
Now, may it please the court, insist
that he be sworn in, aud that he then
nave an opportunity Of refusing to testify
and thus relieve himself"
MIR. Archer-I refuse to be sworn !!
BY this time Mr.. Archer was very mnch
excited and on his mettle.
Judge Fowler-Have you auy objection
to be sworn, Mr.. Archer?
Mr.. Carter (sotto vocel-Yes, he has.
Mr.. Archer-I have, sir.
Judge Fowler-The Court can see no
reason, MIR. Archer, why you should not
be sworp.
Mr. Archer-I have given my statement
to the court.
Attorney General Whyte-Then, may
1t please the court, as there is no punish
ment for contempt of court but imprson-
ment, and as that is imperative in this
case, there is nothing to do but to remand
him to the penitentiary.
HE BROKE DOWN LIKE A CHILD.
Mr.. Archer had sat as patiently and re-
signed as child, while he listened to the
recital all the morning of his wrong
doing, was filled with spirit in the ex-
citement of this moment that contrasted
strangely with his condition and sur
rouudlngs. lie seemed for the time to
forget his true condition, his cheek ting
ed with the color of resentment, his form
qulvered, and then, as a sense of it all
came back to him, the tears glisiened in
his eyes. Attorney General Whyte's
thrust about remanding him to the peni-
Tertiary was like thrusting him through
with cold steel. Ia moment he seemed
overwhelmed with anguish that seemed
for moment to be lifted from his soul,
and quietly and submissively he turned
and walked out with Warden Weyler.
When he reached the outside the pent-
up feeling made no further effort to re-
strain itself and he broke down and cried.
Several of his friends followed him from
the room and spoke to him, and some of
them spoke to him before going out.
Among them were Sheriff Beckley, Harry
j. Hopkins and J. F. G. Hopkins. On
the steps he shook hands with Secretary
of State LeCompte. who did not know
him. The moral effect of his presence
will probably be the same as if he had
testified, and the state expects to reach
the same results in other ways. There
is diversity of feeling in regard to Mr..
Archer, but most people present think he
made great mistake and one that he
will regret
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-01-10
Resolutions Of Respect.

The following resolutions We're passed by
Z Vestry OF S lint Mary Aune's Parish at
Meeting held Jan. 9th.
Mr.. Geo. p. Whitaker our friend and as
late in the Vestry tor nearly a quarter of
entury has after long and useful life
IN called to his rest.
ae devoted his time, his counsel and his
sans towards the welfare of our Parish
d was always interested in its growth
d prosperity.
We desire to place upon record our esti-
ite of his sterling worth and integrity
our sense of the great loss we as a
ssstry, as well as the Parish and the com
ehnity at large have sustained in his
sath.
We tender TO his bereaved widow and
sniiy our Christian sympathy and our
most prayers ascend to the God of all
nfort that they may receive such Hea
oily consolation in their affliction as only
. can give.
On motion it was resolved that the above
mute be spread upon the records of the
sstry and that copies of same be sent tc
o widow and members of the family and
sJoto the county papers. IL. S. CoUDoN,
Registrar
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surrender all premiums taken at the lat
Fair.
This proceeding is absolutely necessary
to insure the future life of this Society. 1t
is unable to pay and any compulsion
simply forces sale of the property which
is already origaged TO its full value. II
the premiums are surrendered another Fair
will be held in 1891; if they are not surren-
dered we have seen the last of ElktOn Fairs.
The Society has heretofore never failed to
pay every dollar taken at the fairg, this be-
ing the first appeal ever made to eXhibi ors.
If the premiums are surrendered the Society
VIII start this year without dollar OF
floating debt, for the first time il its history.
Please sign the enclosed postal card and re-
turn it without delay. If you decline state
it explicitly SO we may know just what to
expect 1t is important that these replies
should be on hand by Feb. LIST.
Very truly yours,
CHAS. WALTON of Iron Hill,
II. G. MCDOWELL of Calvert,
Committee of Exhibitors.
Elkton, Md, Jan. l. 1891.
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FCENSE RECORD.

ur last issue the Clerk of the
curt in addition to the nineteen
or hotels and saloons heretofore
the County has granted the
g:
". Ssryker, Hotel, Perryville.
Harry E. Watson and E s.
Application approved by John
hit, Thomas Kane, Philip r.
a, George M. Stump, John W.
or. George W. Jackson, Richard
William II. Currier, John G..
D. Mcdonald, A. j. Seminar.
IN g. Hambleton, Hotel, Calvert.
Joseph Hambleton and ]. Hop
gland. Application approved by
Sins England. Milton White,
T. England, George A. Hall,
W. Hall, William r. Gamble,
Irford, Smith H. Rogers, John
r, Elisha E. Knk, John T..
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-01-10
Circular to Premium Takers at
tho EIktOn Fair.

The following circular in accordance with
the action had at the recent meeting OF the
stockholders has been issued to those who
took premiums at the EIkton Fair:
At the annual meeting OF stockholders of
the Cecil County Agricultural Society held
at the Society's office in Elkton in Novem :
Der the subscribers volunteered to consti :
tute themselves committee of premium
takers to solicit their fellow exhibitors to
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-01-10
lRD OF DRUNKENNESS.
FRIDAY.

FRIDAY.
an helplessly drunk supported by
en- on Main street, and taken to a
s house.
SATURDAY.
veil known young man taken al
shelplessly drunk to his home.
nan from the country drunk and ex-
90 his person on Main street. No
= made but warrant now out
night, two men said to be from
n East both drunk. one down on his
5 in the street, taken away by the
q Officer of the town, while disturb
he Salvation Army.
SUNDAY.
one O'Clock a. M, a drunken man
The hollow" cursiDg at the top OF his
9 and disturbing the public peace
rant out for him.
TUESDAY.
night, a youth who when sober a
rate fellow, down at the depot from
lkenness, and carried home by the
lie officer.
WEDNESDAY.
night a man on Back street drunk,
atening to cut another with a knife.
reach OF the peace avoided by the
atened man leaving.
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LY SUNIMONED.
n. Gardner Called to
a. Reward.

10
T. Gardner, pastor OF
sgow churches and who
GRAFTON has been in the
y OF the Methodist Episco-
Saturday last passed to
ard at his home at Pivot
county. Mr.. Gardner had
to the house for some
his disability which was
erious by his family being
/. fall on the ice. He was
only, however. with some
ase on Saturday by report
the heart, which soon ter
ly.
n was a native Of the lower
.ninsula where the earlier
inistry were spent, and when
{ formed part OF the Phila-
'erence. The period of his
5 unbroken for thirty-hve
he exception of about two
Q was forced to retire from
w work. during which re-
vas the first pastor of Wes-
the city OF Wilmington.
ice married and leaves a
three sous. OF the sons,
tor of the Red Lion NJ. 4.
rank is principal of Pivot
, school. The other son is
dist Episcopal ministry in
he deceased was about 90
Q resolutions were adopted
dist Preachers Meeting in
on Monday and Presiding
!, the R,vs. J. E. Bryan, j.
xalow. E. G. Atkins and
Collins were appointed a
attend the funeral which
,ethel on Wednesday in the
,etery of which his remains
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-01-10
FOR SALE.

,t-a SMALL FARM OF l6 ACRES, all
fli5E8 tiIlatle land ofeXct llent quality. BRICK
Ilvs HOUSE and GnOi Outbuildings in tlrst
IlIEA tie order. ONE ACRE APPLE O.
ORCHARD mostly young trees. Gss&Sae
located for churches, schools s,5fSA
and markets Oue-nali mile from Elder, a.
on the Il. * q. Railroad. and So miles from Elk
ion on the p, W. \ b. Railroad. Terms easy.
Possession March 25th.
HENRY NJ. MCCULLOUGH,
i,1oot Attorney, Elkton, Nd.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-01-10
Sale Prices in Ladie;

Before mentioning the asi
these garments are offered, it s
are all up to the high Standard
our Muslin Underwear such "
are good, trimmings neat and
In a word, there is no crash
we will be ashamed of afterW
first-class Bargains.
We can give but a brief
logue them complete would
whole newspaper affords.
0Oo 50 Dozen LADIES' NIGH
oOCs DRESSES, our own maxi
Good Muslin, Mother Hubbard Shapt
Neatly Trimmed with Cambria Ruin.
aud Beading. Sale Price, 300.
EOo so Dozen LADIES' NIGHT
cOSs DRESSES, Mother Hubbard
Shape, Yoke OF Is Tucks, Finished with /
Cambria Ruffle. Sale Price, soc.
zoo rs Dozen LADIES' NIGHT
CCs DRESSES, Mother Hubbard
Shape, Tucked Yoke of 20 Tucka Fin.
ished with Hamburg Ruffie around Neck
and down Front and Sleeves. Sale Frice,
i9c.
cOo 25 Dozens LADIES' NIGHT
CSCs DRESSES, Good Muslin,
Mother Hubbard Shape. Yoke Nth /
trre.ar of Tucks Rack -~Is,l10 RilSlNtS
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TO LOAN.

#aoo, $500, $1,000,
~ ON FIRST mortgage REAL ESTATE,
SECURITY, 61& per cent.
HENRY M. MCCULLOUGH, Atty,
,a1oat ElktOn, Md.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-01-10

The Mark Down in
Are extraordinary,
of others
% IN each-LADIES' JAG
VLiuu ferent styles. Ali VIC
like these have sold at $I2.oe
O. I'm each-LADIES' JAG
Vuluu All desirable dark colo
fully three times price now as
or m each-LADIES' JACI
QUiuu contains about oneshu
with silk, others with silk-line,l
and Tight-fitting shapes. CHI
e "a each-ULSTERSa an
Qo'oU two hundred in all.
Raglans and Newmalkets. Z
gIH nH each-SEAL PLUS
QlVsoV few odd sizes only.
$3.50 to $3.50 essig'
Seal Plush Capes, $3.50. Re
Baltic Seal Fur Capes, $3.50.
Above prices speak tor t
which ladies are familiar.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-01-10

Charles T. Ford respected citizen of
North East died at his home In that
town on Tuesday. He had been suffering
from typhoid fever for some time, which
resulting in hemorrhages finally caused
his death. His wife who was Miss
Donaldson and four children survive him.
He was kind amiable man, for many
years a consistent member of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church. His funeral will
take place this afternoon at two o'clock
services to be held at the ii. E. Church.
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lEIAIAIt
N
OUR ANNUAL
BEGINS

~HE CHARACTER of til
q to need extended conn
of Bargains in the W
partments are being put
event with us occurs Febrl
sort have to go, and large i
smallest possible size.
While we do not mark
enormous sacrifices in nearl
as we have been doing this
has come to be a looked-f
wait, and outside merchants
chandise to dispose of at a
offerings in abundance.
In the face of a rising 4
these bargains are all the MI
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-01-10

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. ''a7' < .. Gans=ss has1 h.-vs an.
4sa NJ IN TarzrrAs p.zs.,,rs -.
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lIgIE GERz7TFEHA-

'lIaH 1aaxlaS D tdlaEdls Id.
1adsa New Years prsxnssfszs siasuzh
as sighs chtdlan. dru suus zud ihras
aaEr1ed daarnfa.z
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but he did not finch for a moment from
what was before him. lie had taken the
cue from counsel for the defense. They
had made up their minds that their
clients should not be made the victims of
Mr.. Archer's testimony, and as he could
not be compelled to testify, to prevent
it if possible. There was no need, they
thought, for him to be subjected to an
upon the court when he could end it all
as we'll now as he would then by point
blank refusal to testify.
When Mr.. Carter went over to Mr..
Archer he told him to refuse to be sworn
or to testify.
Slowly Mr.. Archer arose from his sef
aud advanced to the witness stand. Bat
it was not generally known how he ha6
been advised, and everybody was anxi
ously expecting to hear what he woulG
say. He walked to the witness stand
placed one foot on the elevation where
the chair is placed and put his right hanc
on the railing around the stand. He
looked straight into the eyes of thu
court, and every eye in the room looked
straight into his.
MAY it please your honor"-it wa
the same voice Of old, clear, well modu
lated and strong, not culver in it
| EsWitb n II duo dafarauca IN fha C,urt
wish to say that l decline to be sworn
and decliue"-then the voice for the frs
time began to faltsr-"to answer any
very slowly and with evident effort
ns-that-may-be
for reasons" The voice was now lowe
and tho head, but moment before erect
amid such struggle, sank on his breast
He was evidently on the verge of break
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-19

When it is considered that some 10,
900 messages daily are sent over the
ten cables connecting Europe and
North America, something will be re-
allied OF the present Importance of
submarine telegraphy. The cables OF
the world, according to Mr.. Geo. w.
Niven, now number 2 045, Of which
79S belong to governments and 247 to
private companies. The total length
is 12O, 90 nautical miles, Of which
207, 546 miles are owned by private
telegraph companies, nearly all Brit
sh. and 10 524 by governments. The
Eastern Telegraphic company has sew
enty cables OF II total length Of -, 95S
nautical miles. The British govern
ment has 1903 home cables Of d total
length OF l, 4S9 miles, and PIG colonial
cables of total length OF 5, 81 miles.
Of the other government cables, Nor
way has $50. averaging less than Q
mile each. The longest cable extends
from Brest, France, to st. Pierre Mi
auelon, small island off the coast o
New Foundland. and measures 2,6Si
nautical miles. or 5. 09l statute miles
The Oldest cable in use is tho one frs
aid-that from Dover to Calias-
dates from 1851.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-19
whutto DO vhcn stnrv,pr.

A survivor Of the hardships of FIRE.
mont's terrible four expeditions writes
us follows in q posthuihous narrative
of the expedition printed in the Cen
tary for March, in which he more than
hints at the fact of cannibalism:
1t was curious to hear different men
tell OF the workings OF the mind when
they were starving. Some were con-
stantly dreaming or imagining that
they saw before them q bountiful feast
and would make selections OF different
dishes. Others engaged their minds
with other thoughts. For my part, !
kept my mind amused by entering con-
tinually into all the minutia OF farm
ing, or OF some other systematic bust
ness which would keep up train OF
thought or by working mental solu-
ton OF mathematical problems. bring
ing in .'eview the rudiments OF some
science. or by laying out plans for the
future, all having Il connection with
home and after life. So in this way
never allowing myself to think upor
the hopelessness OF our condition. yet
always keeping my eyes open to every
chance, l kept hope alive and never
once suffered myself to despond. Ant
to this course attribute my support
for there Tere stronger men who, b.
worrying themselves, doubtless hast
ened their death. Ten out 81 GU
party OF thirty-tfree that entered tn
mountains had persisted, and fey
days more would have finished tn
| others.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-19

An English chemical Journal reports
a series OF experiments by Mr. Ban
schiuger to determine the resistance 10
frost OF natural and artificial building
stones. From three to six pieces of
each kind were selected and their ten
sile strength wet and dry, their ca
pacity for absorbing water, alteration
in volume, tensile strength and behn-
vior toward water after freezing and
thawing twenty-five times. and their
specific gravity were determined. OF
samples of twentyone different kinds
o, natural stone, only six-one OF do
lorite, one of diorite. and four sand
stones-were found to resist repeated
freezing. though four others resisted
fairly but not absolutely. OF forty-one
samples OF artificial stone similarly
tested, only three we're thoroughly un
affected, while eight were fairly re
sistant.