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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-08-19

Great Britain will fairly excel all pre-
yious efforts i'll the exhibit She will
lily before our aStoniShed eyes ut
Chicago next Year. says the New York
Herald. England and her colonies
already have secured the enormous
space Of three hundred thousand square
feet. and possibly this may be added
to- The result of the commissions
lahorS thus far, shows Il vast amount
Of work and wideawakc enterprise.
That England and al her provinces
Will have 4 representative showing that
Will prove their great resources. thrift
and industry. goes without saying.
Nor IS Germany to be left hehiad
Herr AlquiSt assures us that Emperor
William IS himself deeply interested
and has used his influence to secure
Germany one of the finest exhibits
possible. This is. by the by. the first
time Germany has attempted m ex-
hlhltlon OH this scale and the first time
III Years the Germans have betrayed
an lnterestln amy exposition, The Ger
man commissioner should. therefore.
be given every facility for carrying.
out their work. Herr Hrupp is afraid
We Won't he allie 10 carry his biz guns
to Chicago; hut ii will probably make
even the great gun maker open his eyes
when lie discovers how easily it can I've
done.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-08-19

A line Of steamers will run soon
between Savannah, Ga, and Barcelona,
Spain; Genoa, Italy, and Triste, Austria
The first steamer started the 18th of
this month It will be remembered
that the first steamer to cross the At
lantic ocean sailed betWen Charleston
South Carolina, and Liverpool. The
cities on the Mediterranean now af-
ford IN excellent market for cotton,
cottcnsed oil and tobacco, and the
trade between them and our southern
cities promises to be larger. The
great phosphate works in the south
require enormous quantities Of sulphur
ic acid, the chief material for which
comes from Italy
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-08-19

A two years study at GiZeh, mas con
WINGED Mr. Flinders Petrie that the
Egyption stone workers of 1000 years
ago had surprising acquaintance with
what have been considered modern tools
Among the many tools used by the
pyramid builders We're both solid ana
tubulartlrills. and straight and circular
saws. The drills like those of today.
were set with jewels, probably corl7n-
dunn and even lathe-tools had such cut
ting edges. So remarkable WAS the
quality of the tubular drills and the
skill of the workmen that the cutting
marks in hard granite give no inslic;t-
tions of wear of the tools, while cut
Of a tenth of an inch was made III the
hardest rock at eaclt revolution. and Il
hole through both the hardest AMI the
soft material was bored perfectly
smooth and uniform throusht. Of the
material and methods of making the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-08-19

The report Of the secretary of agri-
culture on the experiments that were
made last season i'll raising flax for its
nher IS somewhat encouraging. 1t
shows that very good tiaNcan be raised
IN several of the states But this was
known 4 century ago. Raising rotting
dressing and manufacturing flax wer
common Industries in many parts of
the countryup TO the period of the
civil war. They ceased then chiefly
for the reason that they all required
much work to be done by hand. while
the raising, harvesting and preparing
for market OF most other crops can b..
done by machinery. No crop in this
country is now a popular one that can
not be produced by machinery.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-08-19

The duke Of Edinburgh has announc-
ed that his intention is TO send for ex-
hibition at the worlds fair some Of
the most Invaluable collection Of an
Gent musical Instruments which he
possesses. A part Of the collection is
now on exhibition at the international
music and art exhibition at Vienna,
where it attracts much attention.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-08-19

Mrs. Gladstone sits on the platform
every time her husband makes a speech
and she does not find it necessary to
assist him in restoring order either.
In this respect her task is rather NOR"
agreeable than the one which fell to
Mrs. Henry NJ. Stanley.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-08-19

Joseph A. Jordan has been appointed
general manager of the st. Louis and
Hannibal railway. Superintendent L.
w. Kennedy has resigned and the office
abolished.
Detective Bailey, after arresting an al
legged forger at the Palmer house chi
cago, was locked in a room by the pr1-
soner, who then made his escape.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-08-19

A copy Of the first edition Of Gold
smiths Vicar Of Wakefield was dis
posed Of in London a few days ago
for S475. The author sold the original
copyright Of the book for $500.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-08-19

NJ. Eiffcl, Of France, and Thomas
Edison, Of New York, have proposed
to erect a tower at Chicago for the
worlds fair 800 feet higher than the
one in Paris, and to light it with {.
million incandescent lights.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-08-19

Miss Ellen Kelly, eldest daughter Of
John G. Kelly, a Pittsburg iron manu-
facturer and millionaire, was secretely
married in Brooklyn Sunday to Edward
0. Ross, well known young man OF
that city. The fact of the wedding
was kept secret until Thursday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-08-19

A boy living in Grcenup county, Ken
lucky, appears to have Il charmed life.
Although only Is years old he has ben
drowned and rcsuscitated, accidentally
banged and Gil down before life was
extinct, thrown down IL bank 30 feet
high without having Il bone broken
or sustaining any lasting injuries, and
stabbed by i desperate whom he was
helping t. arrest. Last week he was
shot III the head by the accidental dis
charge Of Il pistol he was carrying,
but was not dangerously injured. His
friends claim that he has broken the
record Of every one who has lived in
the blue gras pardisc since the days
Of Daniel Boone
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-08-19
The Theotrophonc.

During the last two years the Theat-
rophone company has developed in
Paris service that is quite remarkable.
The company now has installed i'll the
city 100 theatrophones, which are dis
tributed on eleven lines in the large no.
tells. restaurants, theatre veStibules, etc.
In addition to this a certain number
of subscribers are regularly served by
their private telephones. On placing d
SO centime piece in the slot of the mach
inc any person can listen for five min
utes to performance named in a wick
ct in front of the apparatus Should
an intermiSSion occur. the auditor Is al
once placed in communication with an
other stage. The operator at the cen
trail station responds to signals given
by the theatrophones by making con-
nectiOn with the desired theatres, the
switch board being in no material re-
spect different from those in use for
telephones. At each of the theatres
is a secondary station connected with
a series of microphones on the stage.
Vim. A. Brady, Jim Corbetts hacker.
has chartered a special train to take
his man to New Orleans for his fight
with John L. Sullivan. It will consist
of a yesubule car and SPECIAL car fitted
up with punching bag and other APP
paratus. Corbett, Brady, Mike Dono-
van, Jim DAILY, Denny Dillon and Billy
Blancy will be the only passengers.
The run viii be made from Ausbury
park in forty hours, arriving in New
Orleans on the morning Of Sept. 3.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-08-19

Father Cree, French priest stationed
at Jerusalem, recently found a talent
OF the time of King David in his door,
yard.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-08-19

A conference of delegates represent
ing GZcchS, 1rnatianS and other nation
alitieS apart from Germans and Hun
garianS who are under Austrian rllte,
is called to meet in Vienna next No
ycmber. 1t is the object Of the confer
cice to prepare a memorial to be adj
dressed to the powers of Europe fay-
oring Il federation of these national
itieS. tt is not probable that this con
ference will amout to much and it is
possible that the Austrian emperor will
prevent lis assembling. He does not
care to have his empire divided. though
hc is very liberal III Il way Again I'll"
condition Of the small states that were
formed by the partition of Turkey
does not give promise of good results
III making petty states simply with Il
view Of having I country with pop
ulation Of i distinct race
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-08-19

The Paris Temps says that the
French government has decided to an
Lex to France the islands Of ALlster-
dam and ST Paul, northeast of korglte-
len. in the Indian ocean. The French
have occupied the Gloriosa island, stu
ated north of Madagascar
Seven soldiers We're drowned at
Neisse. in PruSsian SILICA. while pracSi-
ing in the military swimming school.
The men were ordered to 90 into water
hey ond their depth, the preceptor sup
posing them to be sufficiently practiced
TO be able to swim.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-11-19
Rising Sun Items.
RISING Sun, November l

RISING Sun, November II.
William Wilson, who has been employed
at Rising Sun station, met with a serious
accident on Tuesday nigh: last. In reaching
for the mail he stepped off the platform and
struck log, inflicting very painful
wound on the head.
There are several aspirants here for the
post Office. Messrs. Hindman, Grason,
Mahan, Sheppard and Barnes would all like
work for Uncle Sam in this capacity.
The Democrats are making great prepare
tions for grand CD ratification, ling;
anG parade, In the near future Some say
next Tuesday.
William Pogue and Gertrude S. Robertson
were married in the NJ. E. Church on last
Wednesday evening about half past six.
Rev. Mr.. Bryan officiated. Quite large
crowd was present to witness the cers
mony The bride and groom took the south
bound train, leaving Rising Sun at 03 fol-
an extended wedding tour South They
have our hearty congratulations.
Thomas Wright, of the firm of I. Wright
& Son, miIlers near this place, met with a
painful accident on Wednesday last. w his'
saving some timber with circular saw
his arm came in contact with the saw
| thereby inaicting very painful wound,
| lose his arm as was feared at first. L.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-11-19
n "
Death Of Miss Cora lamar.

Miss Cora lamar died at her residence
on West Main Street, Elkton, on Tues
day morning at four o'clock after an i'll
ness from Eright's disease of the kidneys,
in the 43d, year of her age. She was the
youngest daughter of the late Register
of Wills, Reuben D. lamar and sister
of DR.. John H. lamar and Register of
Wills, Reuben E. lamar, of Elkton. She
resided with her mother Mrs. A. Il.
Jama-.
Miss lamar was prominent in Elkton
society and was devoted member of
Trinity P. E. Church where she acted as
organist. She possessed most genial
and amiable disposition and was endear
ed TO large circle of friends by whom
her demise will be keenly felt.
Her funeral services were held at
Trinity Church on Thursday afternoon,
and were conducted by Rev. VIM.
Schouler rector of the church, who made
a feeling address. Mr.. Schouler referred
touchingly to Miss Jamar's consistent
christian life, to her unhagging zeal and
constant devotion to the interests of the
church, instancing the erection of the
handsome organ there, as constant
reminder of her activity in its behalf
The church was filled by a large con.
course of friends, the esteem In which
she was held being attested by the
number and beauty OF the floral memorial
offerings. Messers G. B. Finley, r. Q.
Lewis, Geo. B. Kerfoot, John s. Writ,
Clinton Mccullough and Manly Drennen
acted as bearers, her remains being
inferred in the Elkton cemetery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-11-19
Port Deposit Items.

fORI DEfoSil, NOSeuucI tIn
The Democrats in our town propose to
celebrate the election of. Cleveland next
Wednesday night with procession and
speeches in the hall. Saddles and brides
are in great demand for the occasion.
An election bet was paid few nights
since by Whitelock wheeling young
Gourley through town.
A fire was discovered in the stable of
E. P. Brickley Wednesday night, but
was soon put out by Mr.. Brickley throw
ing the burning straw out on the ground.
Had it not been discovered so soon, his
stable and store would have been on fire.
John L. Sullivan aud troupe passed
through town Wednesday on the Colum
bia and Port Deposit railroad. As usual
John L. had been indulging IN his CUPS.
The "Deestrik Skule" will be given in
the town hall next Thursday night, aud
all fond of fun are invited to be present
as they will get their moneys worth.
1t is rumored that the flint mills in
Hartford and Conowingo have had orders
countermanded for flint as the potteries
will manufacture only such articles as
they shall recslve orders for. NJ.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-11-19
;loWn Council.

The Board of Town Commissioners
was in session on Monday night. The
following business was transacted:
A petition was received from Henry
NJ. Mccullough and others, owners of
property on Church street, calling at
tention to the bad condition of said
street and asking that it be drained and
paved. They were informed that their
request would receive due consideration.
Two additional lamps to be placed Oh
Water street, were ordered from the
Electric Light and Power Company,
the lamps to cost slS a piece per year.
The Electric Light Company was
requested to remove their pole from
the lands of the Railroad Company on
North street, as the Company intend to
have four tracks at that place. The
pole will be moved opposite to James
Morgans.
1t was ordered that the Bailiff haul
and lay fifty feet of curbing in front of
the property of Henry NJ. Mccullough,
on Church street.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-11-19

| Tho family of Reuben Haines, Esq
have rem owed from "Glen Mary u 'ie'
residence in Elkton for tie winter.
The work of the winter term of Elkton
| Academy will begin on Monday, list inst
| A number of new students entered las'
| week.
A Democratic Publication and OK roast
is in course of arrangement to DC nelu al
Cecilton during the latter part of this
month.
Thanksgiving day services will be held
in Trinity Church, Elkton, on IhuFs""y Vi
next week. at 10 80 a. m, the rector OIL
ciating.
IT, w. Bye will have a big horse
sale Saturday No. 26, 90 head, some gooa
mares. The best lot he ever had, and they
must be sold. Come early and get your
dinner.
1t is reported that William Thompson
the Gloucester turfman, is negotiating with
Simeon Lord for the purchase OF Augustine
Pier. on the Delaware river. 1t is supposed
a track would be built there.
The dedication of the Presbyterian
Church at Perryville in this county Will
take place on Sunday afternoon. the z'th
inst, at 3 o'clock A cordial and general
invitation is extended to the services.
But two marriage licenses we're issued
this week by the Clerk of he Court: Nov
Is, Thomas Kelley and Clara McMuIlen
both of Perryville; Oliver G. Charshe, OF
woodlawn, and Rhoda S. Nesbitt, of Colora.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-11-19
Death of VIM. Falls.

William Falls recently proprietor of
Falls Hotel in this town, in his active
days the most popular and widely known
landlord of this section of Maryland died
from the effects OF paralysis at an early
hour on Saturday morning the 18th inst,
at his home on West Main street. Mr..
Falls had been confined to his bed since
September when he was stricken with a
second stroke of paralysis while sitting
on his front porch Until very recently
he had not lost the power of speech, but
few days ago third attack rendered
him almost physically helpless, until the
end came on Friday night. He was a
native of County Antrim in the extreme
north of Ireland, his birth place-one of
those typical white cottages that indicate
the thrift of the Scotch Irish race-being
now owned by his fathers brother. 1t
is located within a.stone's throw of the
north coast, almost in sight of that won
derful work Of nature the Giants Cause
way Mr. Falls shared many traits of his
Scotch Irish ancestry, the wit and high
spirit of the latter, combined with the
thrift and persistence of the former,
constituting a race in itself distinctive,
and to which combined bloois America
owes the gift of her best citizens. Mr..
Falls emigrated to this country about
1885 and located in Cecil county in 1887
engaging with VIM. Mccullough brother
that time sheriff of this county, and
afterwards with his brother George
who was proprietor of the old Exchange
Hotel on East Main street. Mr.. Falls
removed from Elkton to Port Deposit,
| and having married daughter of the
! late Samuel DeHaven himself well
entity located in Elkton as proprietor OF
| the Howard House which he pr0fitably
conducted for many years. During his
occupancy of the Howard House he pur
chased the Farmers hotel property OF
Main street, and after extensive repair
| and additions to it removed there in
and which he conducted until his retire
ment from business in 1890. OF hi
children three daughters survive him
his eldest daughter Miss Mary E. Fall
who lived with her father and to whos'
a ssiduous and attentive devotion h
owed prolonged life; Mrs. r. T. c
Crouch, and Mrs. John Bowen o
Newark, Del.
MIR. Falls funeral services were he'll
on Monday afternoon at Trinity P. Z
Church tho Rev. VIM. Schouler conduct
ing the service, the interment being
the Presbyterian cemetery. Unlo
Lodge No. At, A. F. and A. NJ. of whic
he was a member in Ireland, attended
body, Messrs. c. B. Finley, r. {
Lewis, VIM. b. Realey, Dunbar Morgan
Samuel ]. Keyes and VIM. ]. Alric
acting as bearers.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-11-19
Personal.

Miss Rachel Clayton, of Zion, is visiting
in KEN blevllle, Pa.
Mrs. w. &. Hollingsworth is visiting
friends in Baltimore.
Mrs. John I. Brown is the guest OF
friends in Philadelphia.
Mr. Harvey Anderson and Mrs. Ander-
son of Norfolk, Va, are visiting relatives
at Port Deposit.
The Rev. j. p. Otis, pastor of Brandy
wine NJ. E. Church, Wilmington, spent
Thursday in Elkton.
Mr.. Albert Constable, Jr., who Is attend
ing Princeton College spent Sunday with
his parents in Elkton.
Mr.. Euoch NJ. Purnell, of Philadelphia,
was in Elkton on Monday, representing the
shoe firm of Graf, Son s. Company.
Mrs. H. c. Nesbitt and Miss Bertha
Nesbtt of Port Deposit after visit of five
weeks with friends in Cleveland, Ohio,
ed hou on Wednesday
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-11-19
Fergus County, Mont.
Business Locals.


Lanes Family Medicine.
Moves the bowels each day. In order to
be healthy this is necessary
A fine line of table cutlery at Alsich's.
Insure your property with Manly
Drerner 5,16tf
A solid oak chamber suit OF seven pieces
for S2495 Call and see them at II. Marsh
bank s. Son.
Manly bremen insures live stock
against fire and Lightning in first class
am, apies at low rates. 5,16tf
Use Ajax Paints fog durability and quail
ty. 1t stands along with any on the market
and 20 per cent less in price, which IS an
item. For sale by C.tba:s Il Co, Zion, Md
when you visit Baltimore, stop at the
Maltby House, where will he found first
,la,s Recommendations and exceedingly low
rates Mchi iei
Happy and content is u home WIN 80
p.,,a.,er, A lamp with the hgh' ~
,,,,p. Catalogues, write
T..up Co., New YORK cor tho sfoiio>Si"'
Head swipaming pr I.ara Pre-
r,,,r ouart. Isnterprise -
No IL Ionnnr
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-11-19
A Fortunate Escape.

A narrow escape from death was wit
messed at the Elkton Station on Satur-
day evening last. Mr.. David Hartnett a
we'll known resident of Elkton intended
going to Wilmington on the S.2S train,
and which he attempted to board as it
was starting off. He tried to make the
rear stop of the car next to the last, but
on which colored man was standing
Mr.. Hartnett missed his footing. falling
between the step and the platform, he
held on to the hand rail few seconds,
and the train was signaled to stop, but
before it could be done the unfortunate
man had dropped to the track, and lay
r the rail and the platform, il
w. sitlon the rear car passed him
a %kOss of person ran TO his assistance
~ vas W ssy summoned. His hsa'
sAted and bruised, ant
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-11-19
Blythedale School.
EDITOR OF CECIL WING:

EDITOR OF CECIL WING:
1t was my very God fortune to be on
Columbus Day present at the exercises
at Blythedale, near Perryville in your
county. They were intensely interesting.
Some three hundred embracing parents
and friends gathered early. The exer-
cses began with reading XIV Psalm and
prayer by Rev. Mr.. Huson. The raising
of a large flag by veterans Jackson,
Craig and others, which after being flung
to the breeze was saluted and fidelity
pledged by the school. Rally Round
the Flag" My Country" 'Star Span
gled Banner" and other national airs
were rendered by the pupils and friends.
In the school rooms after seating the
friends as we'll as possible a programme,
doing credit to the managers and the
participants was ably rendered. Mrs.
Theodore Currier, the principal, thor
oughly understands her business, as
evidenced by the rendition of the pro-
gramme. l have never attended, an
entertainment more successfully managed
and it was evident that she had sthe
affection of her pupils. The principal
was aided by her competent assistant.
| After the close of exercises on pro-
gramme very important after piece
was taken up by all present and finished
to the satisfaction of the participants,
a bountiful dinner in the grove.
Some 40 years ago the writer was a
resident in the neighborhood. The then
school house, was very rough, uncouth,
with not single modern convenience,
and when upon this visit met number
who we're then, or had been pupils, we
! contrasted the advantages of the present
with the past and great has been the
improvements. A handsome we'll buill
house, with modern improvements ane
couveniences, teachers well qualified
series of school books uniform and pro
gressive, and upon subjects the under
standing of which prepares the studied
for the business aid battles of life, muct
better than the system (f system it was
of 40 wars AGO. VISITOR.
GALENA, MD, Nov. -, 1899.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-11-19
After BusinesS-PIeaSure.

"4U cork md no play makes Jack Il
dull boy"
One of the most unique and successful
features of the Winter Season in the City
of Philadelphia Is the course of entertain
ments given by the great Dry Goods
merchants, Messrs. Strawbridge &
Ciothier, to their employees and families
at absolutely no charge, Whatever, for
admissions tickets or reserved seats
The Academy of Mus!o is engaged for
the purpose. and all the arrangements
are laid npon a broad and liberal found
alton.
There is nothing sensational about
these entertainments. nor anything that
savors of Advertising The tickets are
distributed among the employees with
the greatest care, and the interest that
is shown and the delight manifested By
the recipients must be ample repayment
10 the firm for all she mousy and time
expended.
Az illustrating the class of artists who
have appeared at these entertainments
81, .,t,owine are seIecsed from the :.
.'.,,.r VIC have .sr".::- ,...-,-.
es,nrs. "a s.ssiss
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