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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-12-17
PECULIAR PRAYERS.

In Maine town, near the coast,
was one of the many communities
where the men were, so to speak, a
cross between farmers and sailors,
and where, as a natural consequence,
the cultivation of the soil was some
what neglected.
The minister of a neighboring
town exchanged with the min
lister Of this community, and as
drought was upon them, the people
sent in request that he would pray
for rain. This he did, as follows:
o Lord, thy servant is asked by
this people to pray for rain, and he
does SO. But thou krowest, o Lord,
that what this soil needs is dressin'.
A member of certain Massachus-
etts parish, prominent for his thrift
and personal consequence, was also
notorious for his overbearing as
sumption and pompous airs. Under
the distress and fright of a danger
Gus illness he ''put up notes" on
several successive Sundays, and after
his recovery, according to usage, he
offered a note to be read by the
minister expressive of his thanks.
The minister was somewhat large
in this part of his prayer, recalling
the danger and the previous petition
of the squire, and returned his CRATE
full Acknowledgements with the prayer
that the experience might be blessed
to the spiritual welfare of the restor-
ed man. He closed with these words:
And We pray, o Lord, that thy
servant may be cured of that
ungodly strut, so offensive in the
sanctuary,
DR.. Barnes, of Scituate, had for
parishioner rich, but hard, grasp
ing, penurious and quarrelsome man.
In course of time he died, and at his
funeral the minister dealt with him
is no gentle phrase.
The next Sunday the bereaved
widow came herself to the parson-
age, bringing the usual mote" and
at the some time preferring an
earnest request, that, as the minister
had already given her husband such
raking at the funeral, he would
quietly pass him over in his prayer.
She added that her husband had
always been kind and good to her
and to his family.
Well, well, we'll see, said the aged
and venerated pastor. His curt
relief of himself in his prayer was
this:
Thou knowest, o Lord, that the
departed servant was good provi
der for his family, but beyond that
his friends think and we think the
less said the better.
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Highest of all in Leavenng Report Aug A. 3
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ABSOLUTELY EEggE
f. sSOaaJTER<Y4 pzgpE

is all the difference possible bstxeSs
the fight of birds for -'Dusiness'' and
pleasure and many kinds on fine days
will soar to vast heights for pleasure
alone.
In any comparison q tbs aames and
sports OF animals with our own enjoy
ment of the same amusements, it must
not be forgotten that Imagination, the
make believe which enters into so
much of the best play of children is
also the basis # much of the play of
young animals. Watch kitten while
yon tap your fingers on the other side
of a curtain or table cloth, initiating
the movements OF mouse running up
and down. She knows it is not a
mouse, but she enters into the spirit OF
game and goes through all the move
ments proper to chase. Or perhaps
she has ball. If you set it in motion
so much the better-that makes "the
make believe" Tue ball is "alive,"
and she catches 1t, claws it, and half
kills 1t, taking care all the while to keep
it moving herself.
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REMARKABLE WORK &
PRESTON DAVIS

Mrs. Elizabeth Preston b
| computes the ephem
sun for the "Nauri,af .Also
woman less than 80 years
remarkable mathematician.
school teacher in Washingtl
her marriage, but having /
aptness for figurers and been
to Professor Newcombe, of ii.
Almanac office, he employf
read some proofs and veri
calculations. She soon after
tor a $1,000 place as compu
office and beat a dozen m
Meantime $.
Ter course of study in the
University, where she graz
$50. Shortly before this sbt
er instructors and other as.
y discovering and CORRECTING
l one of La Places tables
VI years resulted in lncon
nzzIlng to astronomers thoua
orid. She also inves
GIFTED the Wa.
Bile now uses Z,
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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-12-17
ELKTON, MD.

Having leased this well known Hotel beg inform the
travelling public that it has been thoroughly retted and fur
nished with all Modern Conveniences.
Having also secured the services of Mr. SAMUEL B.
FoARD long and avoraby known to The travelling public
polite and attentive clerk will be pleasure well as
business afford guests all attention in power
A share of the public patronage respectfully solicited
,.ua w. A. CARLE-
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HANDLING OF MILK.

To those dealing with milk in ar
form, the various lamentations ! 4.
especially undesirable and are CONF
sources OF trouble. All the fe~
tons of milk, even the co,
souring, are due to the contamina
OF milk with something from
exterior after it is drawn from the COZ
To prevent these lamentations al,
that is necessary is to treat it in such a
way that it will not be contaminated.
Simple as 1t is in theory 1t IS found to
be difficult to practice, and no practi-
cal method has yet been devised for
keeping these ferments out of the
milk. We, therefore, must consider
the best method of reducing the
number and keeping their growth slow
which are absolute cleanliness and low
temperature.
The great source of the organism is
in the unclean vessels in which milk is
handled and in the filth which
surrounds the COW. By scrupulous
cleanliness In the barn and dairy, the
number of organisms which get into the
milk will be comparatively small. OF
equal value in the use Of lew temper
atures, which should be applied
Immediately after the milk is drawn.
The temperature at which the milk is
drawn is just about right for the
entrance and rapid increase OF bacteria
and IN summer time milk cools
especially slow and never below the
temperature of the surrounding air.
If, however, the milk is cooled as soon
as drawn the increase of these bacteria
is keep in check and will not begin
except slowly until the milk is Warmed.
Cool milk will, therefore, Keep seyesaI
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|
! The old man looked as if he had
just come from the hands of one oi
most fashionable London tailors.
He was dressed in complete new
suit of clothes, a costly overcoat and
a silk hat.
But the greatest change in appear
ance was in the four daughters.
Hitherto they had been long, slim
girls; now they were quite round
and plump. Their dresses were
plain but rich; and handsome hats
shaded their faces, which were,
however, thin and, if anything, still
paler than before.
AS soon as the ship was in her
berth and everything made secure,
| came down from the bridge, and,
standing near the gangway. watched
the baggage as it was carried on the
dock. 1t SO happened that it was
piled up not far from the foot of the
gangway, so that had a good
opportunity to see the result of the
examination.
The mysterious family had already
gone ashore with the other passen-
gers, and now stood near the collec-
ton of trunks, bags and bundles of
rugs, waiting for an officer to ex-
anime their luggage.
was we'll acquainted with the
senior inspector, who was stationed
but few steps from the ganeway.
Occasionally he looked up and
smiled as the men came to him and
reported the result OF their work.
A few minutes later an official
approached the strange family and
asked for the keys of their trunks,
which the old man had not pro-
duced. He thrust his hand into his
pocket and drew out his keys. The
officer took them, fitted them to the
trunks, threw open the lid of one
after another, lifted the contents,
ran his hand through them; in short,
made the usual examination.
In the meantime the attention OF
the senior officer had been drawn in
that direction. He turned and
faced the group, carefully scrutiniz-
ing its members while the examina-
ton was in progress.
When all had been opened, the
lids were closed and marked by the
inspector, who then reported that
nothing contraband or dutiable had
been found. l smiled as | heard the
report. At that moment the eyes of
the senior officer met mine. L
noticed peculiar expression on his
face.
Advancing toward the party, the
inspector told the old man to go to
the offlced occupied by the custom
house officials. My curiosity was
excited. left the ship, went down
the gangway, and stood few steps
distant, watching the proceedings.
The old mans countenance turned
a greenish-white as he looked in the
direction indicated. The old lady
trembled and seemed scarcely able
to stand; while the four girls were
white and terror stricken. They
followed the superintendent into the
office, and the door closed behind
the whole party.
The old man was requested ito
step into one of the examining rooms,
l,ShiIs the r,cc.-.'.-.z-xand daughter were
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-12-17

L., '
= ~s~--~------.--- ---r-o------- which to
consider some of the powers of epiov.
ment possessed by ANIMALS, witbout
exaggerating or depreciatlng them IS
10 observe their development, as the
animal itself grows up. The faculty of
amusement comes early in them
Many animals are aware of this, and
make 1t part Of their material duties |
10 amuse their young. A ferret will
play with her kittens, cat with hers
dog with her puppies. A mare will,
play with her foal, though the writer
from whom we quote never saw . con
try to amuse her calf, nor anv birds
their young.
Ii their mothers do not amuse them .
the young ones invent games of their =.
own. A flock of ewes and lambs were
observed in the Isle OF Wight in adioin ;,
Ing helds, separated by fence with ;;
several gaps in 1t. "Follow my les p =
was the game most in favor with this q
dock, the biggest lamb leading around ;, -
Inc held and then jumping the gap, 4,
With all the others following in simple D,
lie. Any lamb that took the lean :.
we'll would give two or three -: ~
more enthusiastic jumps out of sheer o. o.
xuberant happiness when it reached ~ ~
he other side. Another flock of lambs
onhned In straw-yard, had steeple g.,
nases over row Of feeding trougbs ,oo
uhed with hay, right down the ward 49,
I'd back again. On Yorkshire moor w
ey have been seen to race for W p
larter of an hour around a sorino and g.
ok to the ewes. N"i'
fawnS play kind OF cross -toucb pr,
IN one side to the other the
ouch in each case being give BY the
Little pigs are also great at comp.-ed ~
" which generally takes the form of
es. Emulation seems to for n part ''n
'heir amusement, for the race "o'i'
IDS almost to have the Winning of
INST place for their object, and are '0no
e different from those combined "ei
les for food or caseless stampedes p.ns
which little pigs are wont to in. 70 n
e. ~ in' Alma
unnlng is an amusement natural to -eau
animals and, being soon taught e"'eui
others, become one of their most ior
ing pastlmes. Many horses, and 0liee
'clng dogs, learn to be as keen at .onsp
ing as public school boys in a half nc nei c
bandican T, ~ q Hall Unlvel
lse with horses to pass, or at least 49, oo. "
comn,nu ei morse in by disc
oPed by training, makes the nro sa e
nal race horse eager TO win ': ~ 'cA
rite, in tho c., s . we'll world.
n doc r.oe '"fS oeSt- righted
Is especially delight in the tr.a 'sDie Il,
nciiul use of their wings. There -
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-12-17

, All the abnormal fern.
milk, such as blue, Shiny, 1. :.
etc., are due to the growth
lsms in the milk, and all OF
preVentable by care. Ifa
constantly troubled with slim
any other abnormal trouble, a
sure to be found in some unjust
tamlnatioa of milk, and the +,
must be extra cleanliness. II is
caused by food or water. b,
trouble is usually apart from the
either In the barn or dairy.
times the trouble Comes from,
COW.
Certain bad normal odors and
in milk may be produced direct
the food eaten by the COW. Ga,
turnips will favor the milk, and v;
other foods may affect the taste
'hls class OF taints may be readll
'lnguished from those due to bac
growth. The odors and t.;nts 4
he direct influence of the food a
heir highest as soon as the mi
lra"n' never increasing after
'ut the taints due to bacterial
70 not appear at all in fresh mi
inning to be noticeable only af
acteria have had a chance to
trouble with taste of the
'tlced Immediately after it is
e cause may be looked for
Cd. If it does not appear
me time afterward, then
9ldly worse; it may be reri
eat care in the managemer
Try or barn.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-12-17
HRGUMENT-'

b. many men there are who are ever
fngly blaming their Iuck" or their
ars" or Providence, for their ill-suc-
5 instead of themselves, because of
X lack of plan or foresight?
and needs tonic, plants require plant
q; common sense tells that kANGA-
D KOMPLETE KOMPOUND, OR
shLLA GUANO, SILVER GRAY
pUICK-STEP would give primary
he ground vastly enriched. Thou
full worth of WOOLDRIDGE'S
tainit, Hoofmeal, Leather-scrap or
sr particulars.
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ADJUSTMENTS OF ANIMALS.

A writer to the London Spectator
's''S'''sii.a.sascal 'si.sa..sasca order -
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'"Neh IN charge by S-z~1na1e searcher
and conducted into another.
Alter about halfan hour the trem-
oilng woman and her daughters
returned to the main office. The
female searcher followed, and eoino
up 10 the table in the center Of tbe
foom' placed small valise upon #
IN front of the appraiser. |
AT almost the same moment the
Old man appeared, accompan,ed bv
an a, ofhcer. The officer placed on
!he table a small package inclosed
in brown paper.
The office was now filled u;,h
people, many of whom were passen-
gers from the ship. Thew had t
perceived that the queer family were c
suspected and had remained behind O
o see the fun The appraiser il
oSe from his chair went up to the S,
able and opened the valise Everv W
ye was upon him as he drew forth fl
S glittering contents and snre.d IL
hem out before it. w
Swiss, French and Fnor;sb fiji
atohes, chains, long and short III
'acelets' rings, and jewelry of everv M
escrlption lay sparkling in the sun. ex
mt The brown paper package, th'
'on being opened disclosed about CO.
thousand dollars worth OF unset ch;
amonds. These were found con. stu
aled in the clothing of the old ane
IN. the
The total value of the goods was qua
lmated to be nearly eleven thou bac
ID dollars. F
\ loud laugh rang though the from
IN at the expression of dismav "tol
the old mans face. There was nose
e sympathy for him, but the l.
ltion of the pool old lady and play
daughters was indeed pitiable iace'
'he excitement of the moment .aoa,
4 not think of remarkinp the .l ~ y
=arance OF the girls until an
from One of the pas. 4D,'e
ers drew my attention to them ''-
were no longer round and -,
p P as Just before leaving the NN p'.
but had resumed their former Nu
appearance. some
e sertained later that the greater syoi,;, ~ u
the jewelry had been con. 81 r.o
,, n the clothing of the daupb. winn;r
!, the father had studiedlv mils
'e Id ~. ~ 'ieii youth, lmpuls
'peo'eo. to ke,
J. return voyage l learned their
nao oeen compelled develop
OF Fble duty on his goods. fession;
as sor not he ever made An,u Il
+ |q1pt at smuggling 1 can. the wri
It. a was the last time that scan j.
-: Ne atlantic on Birds
oioer my command, and fan
The morning call., 1892-03-10
CTANFORD TRACT.

The most attractive building sites In Oakland at
prices ana terms within the reach OF every one:
situated the high land along the Piedmont cable
road and within 10 minutes OF the center of the
eity magnificent views: perfect climate: streets
hnefy maead amized: sewers all laid conRec ted
cement Sidewalks; water mains in fr ont of every
lot from Piedmont Springs Water and Power Com
pany; lots In the Stanford Tract now being sold
at from $50 to $50 per front foot tina will some day
be worth from $50 to $l00 front foot; only
haif OF the tract left; terms only one-ffth cash.
balance IN yearly paym entS: make selection
while the best lots still for sale. Send for
marked price list to WILLIAM j. DINGEfs, $50
and 462 Eighth St. Oakland. fell I'm cod
NEW PLAT: LOTS 50xl50; THE "CREAM"
~ Tract on the San Leandro road: Just what YOU
nave been looking for; every lot covered with fine
fruit trees; only SITS and upward terms $40 cash.
~ SO per month. RUSSELL 81 PROSSER, Twenty
third-ave. Station, East Oakland. mrs I'm
The morning call., 1892-03-10
BUY A HOME,


READ THIS UNPRECEDENTED OFFER
BUY A HoMEi
DO YOU OWN HOMER
If NoT.................. .............WhY Eorf
We lead. Others follow.
Read Tor yourself
1t will pay You.
What we will do this month
Everybody to have a benefit
Figure for yourself
Our grand offer for March.
$50 lots 50xl50 in the
......wARNER TRACT...
$500 EACH. MARCH ONLY $500 EACH
These prices are less than you can
buy the land by the
Remember this is only FOR the month
of March.
Read the terms: Only $40
cash. balance So per month.
Over $50 lets sold TO boxa-fde
purchasers since oetob er 18th.
The power house and car-houses OF
the electric road are located
upon the Warner Tract
A fine private seminary to
be erected by Messrs. Warfel & Bianchet of Hay
wards upon the
tract al once.
The contract Is let to grade ali
the streets in the Warner Tract
atthe present owners expense.
George Early expects to begin early in
the spring to erect magnificent hotel
Think OF 1t. reflect and buy
one or two of these lots
whether you be rich poor.
The Investment is no wildcat.
but as solid bank stock.
Parties in the interior wishing to
take advantage OF this grand
offer remit to amount
OF first payment, and we will select for them
the choicest ofany lots
remaining unsold. as If they
personally present and guarantee
to absentee purchaser this to be the
cheapest property offered along this road
Remember you will regret it In one year from
now If you read this
advertisement and do not invest In this special
offering. Carriages office at all
times TO show you this property.
Send for maps.
NJ j. LAYMANCE & CO..
466 Eighth street.
mrl0 lot Oakland. Cal
C1O6 PER LoT-wE HAVE FEW COOP
% - lots left at the above figure. we'll located
blocks ana electric iiae Oakland within b!ocgs
OF this tract; terms. $40 cash and So per month
The morning call., 1892-03-10
BREWERS. MANUFACTURERS, ELECTRIC
LIGHT COMPANIESi
CALIFoRNIA-sT. CABLE ROAD CO.'S FORMER
POWER. UOTTSE

For saIe-Snbsta6tial s-sIory frame building feas.
and south wa Is brick. Sc. Cor. OF California and
Larkin eis. at a small outlay could be converted
into a building suitable for brewery. factory
OF any kind would also he available as au electric
light company's powsr-house: has 19-ioot base
ment. excayated under sidewalk both streets.
VIII also sell the following:
Two Porter Allen 22x36 500 horsepower vertical
engines: boilers, rs To 50 horsepower each; Will
cox pumps: l.lswcilyn heater.
Lot. ~ - on California ST.. 40 % on Larsin.
Apply 10 McAFEE. BALDWIN l. HAMMOND, 10
The morning call., 1892-03-10
OAKLAND ADVERTISEMENTS.
OAKLAND REAL ESTATE
Al cKEE TRACT, OAKLAND.
BEAUTIFUL HOMES
MAGNIFICENT BUILDING LOTS.

why paw large prices for lots in the saEd hills OF
San Francisco, with its fogS and winds and bad
drainage when lots more conveniently situated
can be obtained In the
MCKEE TRACT
For prices ranging from 1915 to $500 upon the
easiest terms $50 per lot down. balance $40 per
month.
WHY be hardened with DISAGREEABLE
FEAT URES OF oVERCR0W DED aud UN-
HEALTHY city, when one may have hiS.own home,
own flowers ana plants, and plenty OF pure fresh
air, fine View, warm and temperate climate. and in
4 netghberhood that affords the best of schools,
churches. stores markets and all that go to make
life happy, comfortable and worth living?
THE BEAUTIFUL MCKEE TRACT In LORIN.
NORTH OAKLAND. is the best situated piece of
suburban properly on the market. 1t offers the
station OF the Berkeley branch Railroad TO San
Francisco as well as facing on the new electric road
to oakland.
BOTH roads meet on the tract. Time to San
Fran cisco via broad gauge. 80 minutes; time TO
oakl and via electric read, O minutes There Is
place so conveniently aud centrally located for
those EMPLOYED either in San Franeisc or
Oakland who desire home.
TWELVE NEW HOUSES are now In active course
OF construction, and many more the way.
SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS and terms given to
those who viii build at once.
WHAT you now pay in rent will buy you home
In the tract.
WHY keep your money In savings banks when the
purchase of lot in this growing suburb is TO
bring you handsome and certain profits
SEE FOR YOURSELF.
Take the Berkel ey branch railroad or the new
electric railroad and get out at the
The morning call., 1892-03-10
DROSPECT HILL TRACT.
FRUITVALE AVE. EAST OAKLAND.

fruity2e Is considered to be OF the most
desirable locations on the Oakland side of the bay
for residence purposes. 1t is sheltered from winds.
fog, and has sunny ami delightful climate Ele-
CANT homes and charming gardens abound on all
sides The terminus of the Highland Park and also
the Fraitvaie street railways within one block
of this property. Lots will be sold easy terms
city water is being introduced electric fights arc
to be erected upon the avenue, Free pass good for
I'VE years, will be furnished for elch dwelling
erected upon the tract within specified time Now
is your time to secure home. No better chance
offered anyw here In Oakland. Price lots Sl75 To
$500; $40 down. balance in monthly iustallments
of 50 each. For maps and full particulars call on
CLOUGu & BAKER. Sole Agents,
mrs tt 400 Ninth ST., Oakland.
The morning call., 1892-03-10
MONEY To LOAN.

@oS 600 To LOAN IN SUMS OF NOT LESS
sDOO-UUO than 5000; interest per cent:
city or country property: about so per ceat
valuation. e. w. WOODWARD d Co., 9o2 Broad
wav Oakland. mrIatt
The morning call., 1892-03-10

Clio ono STH ST.; STORE AND ROOMS,
I'd lO.VOO. and upper fiat. and house
Of tenements; rents $62; lot 81 :6x137: IS.
The morning call., 1892-03-10

C1SS PER LOT-wE HAVE A FEW GOOD
I'd L ~ lots left at the above figure, we'll located
and with fine view: railroad station within z
blocks ana electric iiae TO Oakland within blocks
OF this tract: terms SO cash and So per month.
Apply at once TO T. w. WOODWARD 4 Co. 9O3
broadway, oakland. MIRA 1t
The morning call., 1892-03-10

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