davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-08-05

What has become of the big man
who used to beat the base drum"
asked the private of the drum-major.
"He quit us about three mo nths ago. ="
GOOD drummer, too, wasn't hep"
eyes, very good; but he got so fat that
when he marched he couldn't hit the
drum in the middle"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-08-05
Peace Between the Irish Parties.

LONDON, Aug. 2.-The negotiations
between the Irish American peace
commission and the two If ish parties
are proceeding quietly, Conditions of
absolute secrecy having been agreed
to, if the negotiations prove abortive,
the details will not be published.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-08-05
Parsons's Largest Mini Destroyed.

PARSONS Kan, Aug. 1.-THE Ma
tional flour mill of this city, the largest
in Southern Kansas was destroyed
by fire this morning at IL o'clock.
Loss $25,00O.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-08-05
Republican Gains i'm France.

PARIS, Aug. 2. -Returns Of the tri-
ennial elections held in the provinces
of France Saturday for members of
the councils general have been re-
ceived from 1,132 districts. They show
Republican gain of ITO.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-08-05

ANNAPOLIS, Md, Aug. Elk United
States Senator Anthony Kennedy,
aged So years, died here yesterday.
He served in the United States senate
from Maryland from 1853 to 1868.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-08-05
THE OPTIONS BILL sHELvEp.
Senator Washburne Bows to the Inevitable
and Consents to Postponement.

WASHINGTON, July 3o.-The attend
incc of senator's to-day was below the
Quorum point, but attention was not
'alled to the fact, anti routine business
was proceeded with. Mr. Higgins
offered resolution directing an in
'estigation Of the Canadian Pacific
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-08-05

Genial ]. Q. Paddock, who took q
course at Elliott's Business College,
Burlington, Ia, is now manager for
the Armour Packing Co., Whining
ton, ". C.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-08-05
INTOXICATED M. C'S.
TESTIMONY BEFORE THE WAT-
SON COMMITTEE.
SEVERAL CONGRESSMAN TESTIFY.

The Georgian Does Not Produce very
Strong Evidence to Substantiate His
Charges The Government Print
ing stopped for Lack OF Funds
THE Option Bill Goes
Over to December.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-08-05
KANSAS NOTES.

short Items OF Interest From All
Parts Of che State.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-08-05

Pressa sellnskir, a G-yqar-old girl
was sufrocated, Friday, at Kansas
City by grain OF coffee lodging in h or
wind pipe. Medical aid was sum-
moned, but the child died before it
could be relieved.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-07-23
EarleVille Items.

The farmers are very busy threshing
their wheat. One farmer got % bushels tc
the acre off of fallow field Stalk ground
Is not 50 good.
Corn il looking well, and if nothing hap.
pens to it there will be fair crop.
A meeting was held at st. Paul's NJ. L.
Church to elect trustees, who are as
follows E. G. Chandle, John S. Benson,
William Eaton, Samuel Emerson, j. Pabb,
VIM. Anderson, f. Knock and John Woolly
hand. j. G. Price sent in his resignation,
and it is great loss to the church as he
was strong pillar.
There is a determination to build another
church here forthwith. They have got
$4,000 to start with and that will build a
nice church.
Last Sunday was quarterly meeting.
Rev. Mr.. Smith, the presiding elder,
occupied the pulpit. He is a splendid
speaker, and I think if he keeps on he will
come next to the Brooklyn divine, Doctor
Talmage. There was larger congregation
at st Paul's on Sunday than there has been
for some time.
l have been taking trip to Philadelphia
and Glynn Riddle. The latter is on the Bal
timore Central railroad, some 10 miles from
Philadelphia, and has large cotton mills
which employ large number of hands.
The inhabitants are very Industrious, and
they have no idlers or bummers. Rockdale
is ten minutes walk from Glynn Riddle.
and where great many of the workmen live
Rents are low there and good wages and
steady employment prevail. The climate
is very healthy and death seldom occurs.
Some things are little higher, corn being
IS cents per bushel. In other things there
is not much difference.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-07-23
Port Deposit Items.

PORT DEPOSIT, July Il.
The Port Deposit and Pennington
base ball clubs played a very exciting
game of ball last Friday afternoon. The
score at its close stood 9 to in favor of
Port Deposit. Wednesday afternoon
the colored club of Port Deposit and
Havre De Grace played game and
Havre De Grace was successful by the
score of 10 8.
r. C. Thackery trustee sold the g. T.
Barnes property of Wood Lawn in front
of Odd Fellows Hall to Ward Brown for
$1151.
From the number of inquiries and
orders c. S. Abraha ms is receiving for
Tents Wood Lawn Camp promises to be
as popular this year as usual and under
the efficient management of Rev. James
f. Bryan, no doubt will accomplish
much good.
A large colored excursion came by
rail to Happy Valley and Mt. Ararat
Park, Wednesday and Thomas W. Now
land the Manager says it was one of the
most quiet and orderly that ever visited
the grounds. Next Wednesday the
Rising Sun Sunday School will visit the
grounds.
A large excursion from Oxford passed
through town Thursday for Colchester.
The excursionists intending visiting
Happy Valley but the rail road gave
them Tickets to Colchester for only
few cents more than earring to our
town, and by advertisements in Phila-
delphia papers, see they run excursion
trains to Colchester aud return for one
dollar and fifty cents. The rail road
company gives Tickets from Perryville
to any station on their road at excursion
rates, which our agent here Is only
allowed to sell them to Elkton and
Philadelphia. Why they discriminate
against our town do not know, but |
do know it is one of the best paying
Statious - +ha road and should receive
all the advantages of other places.
Rockfishing has been good this week.
James N. Mccullough and party caught
thirty Tuesday, and other boats have
been doing we'll.
Mrs. j. J. Heckart sold what personal
property she did not want for her own
use on Saturday and articles brought fair
prices. W. T. Lyon was the auctioneer
and kept the crowd in good humor by
his quaint jokes. Mrs. Heckart and
Miss Sidney will make their homes with
J. ]. Buck and Miss Fannie will reside
with her sister Mrs. E. B. Frazer of
Newark.
The Yacht Falcon belonging to the
Harlan and Hollingsworth Co., of Will
mington came here Wednesday evening
and left Thursday morning. NJ.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-07-23
were found to aid in the capture o

were found to aid in the capture o
| Mitchell.
The Havre Republican in its issue O.
yesterday says: Up to this time nothing
has been heard of Mitchell; he has com
pletely DISAPPEARED. and left no track
Several CLOVIS have been followed, bu
without result; and it seems certain that
the last Havre de Grace citizen to see
HIM was Mr.. Holmes, as Mitchell passed
down the Darlington road. Conjectures
concerning Mitchelrs whereabouts are
numerous-some believing that he is
hiding in the neighborhood, others that
he has gone to Canada or Mexico or
Brazil, or other foreign country. And
there are not few who believe that
Albert is not morally guilty. They have
known him as a lifelong resident, and
take his previous blameless life as an Off
set to the evidence against him now.
Their theory is that after Albert receiV-
ed the packake of money at the station,
he lost it or was robbed of it, and that
the terrible discovery dethroned his
reason, rendering him irresponsible for
his subsequent acts even for the probable
taking his own life. The whole affair is
a mystery; all we know is that the money
is gone, and that Mitchell has disappear
ed as completely as if the earth had
opened up and swallowed him.
The United States Express Company,
from whom the money was stolen,
promptly pad the $1,000 to the bank
on Monday morning, SO that the bank
suffered no inconvenience whatever by
the robbery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-07-23
Western Maryland College.

The annual announcement of this
institution appears on our columns this
issue. From the handsome catalogue
for the past year and the commencement
number of the "Monthly," a creditable
periodical published by the students, we
gather the following facts which are OF
sufficient interest to justifying this
notice.
From small beginnings twenty. five
years ago, Western Maryland College
has advanced in material and scholastic
improvement until it may now fairly
claim place beside the best in the
State.
1t shows Faculty of eighteen and
enrolled last year 243 students. ln the
last year five years there has been mark
ed activity in the management, result
ing in more than doubling the number
of students and providing improvements
in building and appliances at u cost OF
more than fifty thousand dollars.
Most of the buildings are new, all are
of brick, heated by steam, with bath
rooms and all the modern conveniences
of housekeeping. 1t lies on beautiful
elevation of about 1000 feet above tide
water, where malaria is unknown and
where epidemics have never come.
In school appliances it is equipped
with telescope and other Astronomical
instruments, a complete Chemical AND
Physical laboratory, a good library, one
of the best Gymuasiums in the State
and all the other minor items of a Col
lege equipment.
Both sexes are received under the
same management and are given equa
opportunities in obtaining an education
| but are entirely separate in their de-
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-07-23
Apsconded With $4,000.

Albert Mitchell, a driver for the
United States Express Company, at
Havre de Grace, absconded on Saturday
with So, 900 in his possession, for the
safe delivery of which the company is
responsible. The money mad been ship.
ped that morning by the Seventh Ma
tional Bank of Philadelphia to Mr.. r. X.
Vanneman, cashier of the First National
Bank of Havre de Grace, and which con-
sisted of notes, the denominations being
5, 10, 90 and so dollars. AS usual he met
the train at the B & o station half
mile above town, about so'clock, and
receiving the package of money, signed
for it, and at once jumped into his wagon
and started away. 1t was customary
for Mitchell to deliver other articles, in
connection with the express business,
aud which often detained his reporting
at the Office until late in the afternoon.
Mr.. c. c. Pussy the agent of the com.
pany, had no information of the ship
ment, and the first notice he had of its
non deliverance was upon the bank Off
Gals making inquiry for their money
which they had in the meantime learned
was shipped by that train.
An investigation was Immediately
begun, which resulted in the discovery
of Mitchelrs disappearance. Information
of the theft, and description o
Mitchell were tolegraphed over th'
country. The surrounding neighboThoo,
was thoroughly secured, and the team
was found during the night in the Oak
ington woods about two and a half mile
| south of the town, but no further clue
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-07-23
Town Council.

The Town Commissioners were in
session on Friday night of last week,
July 10, 1892.
Bailitf Boulder reported that, as
ordered, the gravel walk had been made
on the south side of East Main street,
from the residence of w. J. Smith to
that of w. B. Smith. 81 loads of gravel
were used. Reported the progress made
in cleaning the streets. The following
communication was received from W. J
Jones:
ELKToN, Md, July Is, 1892.
GEORGE A. BLAKE: President of
Town Commissioners of Elkton.
DEAR SIR: AS requested by you |
have had an interview with the several
persons owning property in the rear of
the Court House and Old Fellows hall
and in the rear of Frazer's drug store
and Alexander's hardware store. l am
prepared to pledge the commissioners
the payment of the sum of twenty dollars
if they will SO construct drains as to
fully carry off the water which now
accumulates in that locality My under
standing is that the commissioners carry
this water across Main street into the
marsh on the south side of said street.
Yours Truly, W. J. JONES.
The president was ordered to notify Mr.
Jones that if the property owners double
the amount to $40, the commissioners
will drain the lot at once.
Baiiff ordered to have bridge repaired
at South and Main streets.
Several bills approved and ordered to
be paid.
Upon motion then adjourned.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-07-23

Hattie Stevens, young colored woman
of this town was arrested on Monday
charged with the larceny of a pocketbook
containing s15.40, and other articles, the
property of Mrs. John Banks, of Chesa-
peake City. One day last week, Mrs.
Banks bought round trip ticket at the
Elkton station for Wilmington and put
it in her pocket book which she then
placed in hand bag. She was accom-
panied by one of her children, who after
wards removed the pocketbook, and laid it
upon the seat in the ladies' waiting room.
When the train was due Mrs. Banks left
the room not noticing the book. Hattie
Stevens was close observer of this
procedure, and very little time had elaps-
ed before the cash was in her possession
Mrs. Banks did not discover her loss
until the conductor called for her ticket.
The matter was telegraphed to the
officials at the Elkton station, who trao
ed the larceny to the woman. When
arrested the book only was found in hel
possession. She was placed in Jail to
await hearing, but upon some salts
factory arrangement being made in the
matter, she was released OF Tuesday.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-07-23
The EIktOn Fair.

We have never known year in which
the activity Of the officers of the fair was
as great six weeks before it's meeting as
this year, and we are glad to know, that
all indications point to successful
exhibition this season. Not only are the
managers evincing unusual interest in it,
but there is much greater interest be-
ing shown in their respective neighbor-
hoods this year than ever before. Mr..
Partridge the secretary of the society
has been busy this week distributing
locally, as we'll as through the. mails, the
new catalogue of premiums for 1892.
The catalogue by common consent, leads
that of any other county fair as yet seen
in Elkton. 1t always has been conceded
that the Cecil catalogue is the hand
soonest agricultural catalogue issued IN
this section of the United States, and
the issue of this year is fully up to the
high standard of past years. The list OF
premiums both general and special, the
neat typographical work of the catalogue,
| and it distinctive cover, all constitute it
the leading catalogue of it's kind in make
up and matter. If you have not received
copy of the new catalogue, apply per.
sonally or through the mail to Mr.. John
| Partridge secretary of the society, he
will gladly supply you with copy.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-07-23
Fenner's Alibi Stands.

Samuel, alias "Cockey," Fenner was
discharged on Monday from the custody
of the Cecil authorities. his alibi in the
Richards murder being established be.
yond question. As instructed at the
conclusion of the trial, Sheriff McKenney
visited Altoona and Pittsburgh, Pa, to
investigate the credibility of the testi'
mouy involved in the institution of the
abb, and reported to Justice Scott that
his inquiries verified the statements
made at the hearing.
Fenner now awaits the action of the
Pennsylvania authorities, who will re-
move him to Philadelphia where he was
convicted of assault and battery upon
Policeman Myers, the sentence being
suspended to allow of his hearing here
Fenner was removed to Philadelphia OIL
Thursday morning by Sheriff Nc KenneJ
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-07-23
Death of Mrs. Wright.

Mrs. Anna M. Wright wife of Henry
A. Wright died at her home in Whining
ton of Consumption on Tuesday about
eleven o'clock. Mrs. Wright who was
daughter of the late Samuel Tyson OF
this County, was married in 1857
While resident of Elkton she was a
consistent member of the Elkton NJ. E.
Church. About a year ago, MIR.
Wright removed from the Rudolph
farm near this town to Chester Pa, and
and afterwards located in Wilmington
Mrs. Wright leaves two daughters and
four sons. Mr.. Wright has the sympathy
of many friends in his bereavement.
Mrs. Wright remains will be buried in
the Elkton Cemetery on Sunday after,
noon. Service at the Elkton NJ. E.
Church upon the arrival of the 1888 p
m. train from Wilmington.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-07-23
HOpeweH JOttings.

WOoDLAN d July q, 1892.
Our church still continues to flourish
under the passionate of Rev. B. f. Price.
The patriotic sentiment expressed in his
discourse on the Sabbath of July Sd, was
much enjoyed by an appreciative audience.
We wish Bro. Price much success in his
well begun work at Hopewell, and feel safe
to say, instead of gold he would prefer souls
for his hire and seals for his ministry.
The Furnishing Uoudit:1iI of our Sabbath
school, in itself offers higher commentator
tendency, than any words from our humble
pen could possibly give.
Punctuality being one of his many virtues
he is always at his post and promptly at
o o'clock the school is opened often to a
crowd of waiting children.
We feel sure at she coming Sunday school
convention Hopewells report will be such
as to reflect much credit on the faithful
Off GERS and teachers.
Owing to festive occasions, Indictment
weather and harvest time our league has
not been as well attended as formerly. We
of turning from these diversions, pleasant
or otherwise and with redoubled Ylgor lend
| their efforts in behalf of the Epworth
League.
We understand that some of our young
folks have lately acquired great admir-
| alton for the scenery presented by that
part of the country surrounding the
mount" The black and the bay may
| often be seen hieing themselver thither Of a
| Sabbath eve and we hear, if suitable board
ing places can be procured until permanent
positions are secured, we may be prepared
| to lose two of our most enterprising young
| men.
| The last social of the WoodlawR "Y'
was held at the home of Mr.. j. B. Tyson,
on Saturday evening last. The good attend
ance showed the appreciation OF the people
for these delightful gatherings. A prepar-
ed program consisting of music and select
readings, was very efficiently rendered.
The reading of the temperance Standard by
| its Editor Miss Keilholtz, was the source of
much merriment. The locals and advertise
ments so nearly concerned all thai the fun
soou became general After this the guests
repaired to the dining room to find the
table ladened with the delicacies of the
season VIII lie deft walters bearing plates of
delicious cream entered amid EXPLANATIONS
| of satisfaction.
We hear the general wish of the young
people is that they may be able to attend
| another in the near future
Runners having reached us that some OF
our intellectual friends propose taking a
trip to Chautauqua in few weeks. Hav'
ing completed their courses of reading they
will receive diplomas. We wish them a
delightful trip and an interesting guide.
The harvest in this vacinity has been
very bountiful and has given place to the
threshing craze among the farmers.
Camp time is near at hand and we hear
many tents have already been taken. The
obliging Secretary still awaits orders at his
place of business at Woodlawn. X. T.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-07-23
North East Items.
NORTH EAST, July 81, IS!

NORTH EAST, July 81, 1892.
Two hundred and eighty two tickets
were sold here for the excursion to
Colchester today.
Miss Grace Quigg, daughter of Rev. j.
B. Quigg of Wilmington, visited her
many friends here this week.
A large number of dogs have been
poisoned recently, four having died on
Wednesday on Bridge street.
A coon which lives at the NJ. E..
Parsonage and is greatly admired here,
was missed one day last week. Inquiries
being made, it was found in the woods
some say picking blackberries. 1t re
turned in the evening.
The house on High street which be-.
longed to the Coslette estate was sold at
auction on Tuesday and was bought by
II. Spence for s1400. The lots in
Perkinsvile were not sold.
The Mercy and Help Committee of
the Epworth League has undertaken a
most worthy object of finding clothes for
children who are not able to attend
Sunday School on account of not being
dressed we'll enough. They should have
"a committee to look after the boys who
are we'll enough dressed but do not
attend.
The cantata f'The Flower Queen"
which was given in G A r. hall Tuesday
evening under the auspices of st. Mary s
Guild was success in every way. The
young ladies and little girls performed
their parts we'll. The leading part was
taken by Mr.. George Bayes of Philadel-
phia. The sum cleared was $45. 1t
should be repeated soon.
The rem aims of Mr.. Wilbur Ford, well
known here, will be brought here from
Washington for lnterment in the NJ. E.
Cemetery on Friday. The funeral SER
vices wi IL be held at his former home,
the late residence of John Ford.
Theodore Jackson was disturbing the
peace at his home and abusing his family
last Wednesday evening shortly after 10
O'Clock. Bailiff Lambert was sent for,
and when he attempted to arrest Jackson
he cut at him with razor. In warding
off the stroke he received severe cut on
the thumb. Baiiiff Lambert struck him
on the head with billy knocking him
down. jackson did not recover till
Thursday evening. He has not yet been
| arrested.
| Teams loaded with folks from the
summer residences along the river come
to town every day, the 8 tore keepers dc
ing a fair business with them.
One of the excursionists who went to
Colchester Thursday got left behind, a
| policeman having taken him in. He
returned home ON Friday.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-07-23

The new Composite Steamer Sassafras
being built for the Sassafras river trade
by Charles Reeder & Sons of Baltimore
was launched ON Wednesday afternoon
| and will be completed in about six weeks.
Iu noticing the launch the Sun says:
Two pretty Baltimore lasses stood in
| the bow of the new steamer which was
built by Charles Reeder & Sons for the
Sassafras Steamboat Company, and
which was about ready for launching.
They were Miss Bessie Cole, daughter of
Mr.. Harvey Cole, of A. B. Morton &
Sons, and Miss Bertha Reeder, daughter
of Mr.. Oliver Reeder, member of the
| contracting firm. A few minutes after
O'Clock the last wedge had been driven
and the support to the vessel was soon
| sawed away. Then the mass of timber
and iron glided into the water. Just as
the vessel started the dual sponsors said,
| in unison: II christen thee Sassafras!"
AS the glass jingled and the sparkling
| champagne trickled over the stem the
throng,of spectators Justify cheered, while
bells were rung and whistles footed.
After the Sassafras was made fast to
the wharf the invited guests went on
board the steamer Trumpeter, upon
which collation. was served during
run down the river and stop at Fair
Haven resort, on Stony creek. The return
was made at 7 O'Clock.
The Sassafras is a composite side
wheel steamer, 165 feet long, % feet
beam and y feet depth of hold. She is
intended as day boat and will have but
four state-rooms Charles Morris will do
the joiner work. The saloon will be
finished in white pine and antique oak.
W. T. SCHNEIDER will do the painting.
The steamer will have a lever beam
engine, with cylinder 36 inches diameter
and feet stroke of piston. The wheels
are of the skeleton type, "a feet in
diamater. In the evening the Sassafras
was lowed to Reeder's works, where
engines and boiler will be put on board.
The launch was witnessed by a large
company of ladies and gentlemen.