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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-12-09
The Election Contest.

The taking of testimony in the con-
tested election case of White VS.. Boyd
was resumed in Ekton on Monday
before Holster Hess, Esq, and the exam
ination of the Chief Judges of Election
was completed. Testimony was given
by Chief Judge Charles W. Shippers, of
the Fifth election district, in which
81 ballots were rejected, and upon which
case the contest was chiefly made. MIR.
Shippers testified that the thirty one
rejected ballots, now in the custody of the
Clerk of the Court were the same cast at
the election in his district and returned
by him, and that the ballot box was in
the same condition as when sealed and
delivered to the clerk on the ninth OF
November.
Opon being questioned as to why he
did not place the rejected ballots IN the
ballot box along with the legal ballots,
as required by law, Mr.. Shippers stated
that he did not know it was required,
and further testified that he had pre-
served them separately, keeping them
with tie box at his house, until the
ninth of November, when returns were
made by the judges, when the ballot box
and the rejected ballots were givea into
the custody of the Clerk of the Court as
above stated.
Copies had been made of the rejected
ballots by J. W. Falls, Esq, in the pre-
sence of aud with the permission of Mr..
Shippers. Mr.. Falls at the examination
filed the copies with Mr.. Hess. The
examination is still held open. 1t is
probable that the closing testimony will
be taken to-day.
The Republicans allege that upon
conservative canvas of these 81 votes, 90
should have been counted, and of which
number Mr.. White would receive Is and
Mr.. Boyd 7, a Republican gain of s
votes. One vote was for the Prohibition
ticket. Mr.. Boyd's plurality in the
county is but eight votes and which
change in the returns would tie his cleo,
ton. In the Fourth, or Fair Hill dis
trict irregularities are reported, testi
mony having been adduced at the exam
ination to the effect that a number of
votes cast for the comptroller were
counted as votes for the entire ticket,
and if which alleged Irregularities are
rectified Republican gain is expected,
which would prove sufficient to elect Mr..
White to the sheriffalty.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-12-09

RISING SUN, MD Dec. I, 1875.
Miss Mollic II. Wilson of Baltimore, il
home for u few weeks.
Messrs Charles E. Dare of Johnstown
S, Taylor Wilson of Philipsburg, William
r. Richards of Philadelphia, and Alder
L. Buff ngton of Swathmore, spent Thank
giving at their homes.
Mr.. Frank G. Kirk spent few days o
last week in Elkton with his friend Waite
Childs. ,,o
Lewis r. Kirk Jr, spent Sunday
his parents. esrtsiossas
Miss Anna Watson Bryappass o'f0
the Young Ladies Home ;Ss. ons her =
her home last Friday ~rrs eie.nipg store ~ a
Miss Emma G e 'l, IT. lost ,ruesday T
stock of soo., ..s~ %" '''' -
cost 'n
six ip'''
nighr .,--.rs
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-12-09
Far Officers Elected.

The recently elected Board of Mana
gers of the Cecil County Agricultural
Society met in Elkton on Tuesday at the
Office of the Society and organized. The
old board of officers was re elected as
follows: President, George s. Woolley;
Vice president, L. Porter Lusby; Secre-
tary and Treasurer, John NJ. Tucker.
The managers are: Samuel j. Ar
buckle, Z. P. Lusby Manly Drennen,
r. G. Lewis, John w. Harriott, George
S. Woolley, DIR. Howard Bratton, Morris
Dunbar, II. NJ. Mccullough, S. c. Row.
land, Henry G. Mcdowell, William A.
Wilson.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-12-09
In the Churches.

Communion Service in the church of the
Coed Shepherd, Chesa peake City to morrow
Sunday at 9. a. IN. Rev. VIM. Schouler
officiating.
On Dec. 18th, II and 18th, the Salvation
Army will conduct special meetings at
their hall on Main street, led by Adj5 and
Mrs Durham the new District officers of
The Maryland, Del and Virginia district.
The subject for Monday night will be the
Army s advances. On Tuesday night there
will be an enrolment of soldiers and local
officers On Wednesday night a cake and
coffee supper will be served beginning at
p. N. The corps from North East is ex'
pected 20 attend on Wednesday night
Everybody is heartily invited to attend
these meetings. Lieut.. Wischel. CO.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-12-09

the Board npon its actiVity and the
interest manifested in these important
questions affecting the public health =.
A report was made of the health of Elk
ton, which DR.. Steuart regarded as being
remarkably good. The Board of County
Commissioners constitutes the Local
board of Health ex otficio, the other
them. The present Secretary is DIR j. fl.
lamar.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-12-09

The barber shop of Alexander 5 Sers
has been neatly reprinted by Wade Parker.
An addition has been erected to the
residence o f W alter George on East High
Street.
"A handsome new swinging sign has
been erected in front of the clothing
store of Lsvinstein and Levinson on Main
Street.
The December meeting of the Cecil
Farmers Club will be held at Mr.. VIM. w.
the 18th inst.
Capt. William H. Fowler, of old Fort
Defiance, on Friday, while chopping
block with a Ratchet, cut the ends off of
three of his fingers.
Mrs. Mary 7. Whitson, of Washington
was in Elkton the first part of this week
securing information 20 be used in history
of the county upon which she is engaged.
Il. NJ. Haines, Esq, the Republican
candidate for the Senate has served
notice of contest upon c. G. Cfothers Esq,
whose election as Senator will be contested,
"A thief invaded the farm of Amor Talley
near Elkfon ON Saturday night, stealing a
number ofchickens, and the roosts of several
Elkton hen houses have been pillsged
recently.
"A burglar entered the house of James
Marcus, the property in East Main Street
known as 1.-THE Green,'' on Saturday night,
h,,t hafo
having time to secure anything.
John Smith was arrested on Saturday
by Balliff Boulder on the charge of drunk.
eness and disorderly conduct. He was
given hearing before Squire Cleaver on
Monday who imposed fine of 81 and
costs, amounting to S..
Captain Jack Davidson sustained a
painful injury to his leg on Saturday while
hosting a sail on his schooner now lying at
Singerly's wharf. The rope slipped or
broke and he fell fracturing small bone
of his .eg and spraining his ankle.
George Wallace and James Moore were
arraigned before Squire Cleaver on Satur-
day, charged with having disturbed a
religious meeting at the Baldwin M. E.
Church. The evidence was not sufficient to
convict the prisoners who were released.
Sheriff elect John A. Boyd took the
oath of Office on Tuesday morning and
appointed Harvey Mackey, the serving
deputy sheriff as his deputy. Samuel I.
Hindman. county commissioner, was also
sworn in by Clerk ofsthe Court James 7.
Graham and will assume the duties of his
office on Tuesday.
Mrs. Elenor j. Starrett a very estimable
lady, wife of James Starrett died suddenly
at her home in the 9th district on Sunday
night being discovered dead in her bed on
Monday morning. She was apparently in
her usual health upon retiring, and her
sad death was a severe shock to her family.
She was about seventy years of age. The
funeral took place on Friday morning
interment in West Nottingham Cemetery.
Mr.. A. P. Shockely the well known
auctioneer met with painful driving
accident near Elkton on Thursday afternoon.
In company with David Hsrris and two
other persons he was driving into Elkton |
and when near Holly Hall the double team
became frightened by trace slipping off
and the horses started in run. One of
the occupants of the carriage jumped but |
Mr. Shockley was thrown to the ground |
several painful wounds upon his |
head. The others remained in the carriage |
and the horses were faally brought to |
halt after running considerable distance. |
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-12-09
Pastoral Call Accented.

Prof. Shaw of Lincoln University has
accepted the pastoral call extended him
by the congregation of the West Not
tingham Presbyterian Church, and will
enter upon the duties of his new charge
in January. The salary is $1,000, with
parsonage to which number of acres of
land are attached.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-12-09
Letters Advertised.

S. Polk, Miss Noyes " Kane, Mr.. G. B.
Busy, Mr.. George Brown, Mr.. john Burns
Mr.. VIM. j. Galloway, Miss Annie Hill,
Miss Matte Battersby.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-12-09

L ton Saturday Dec. 2, gold stick
pin G, sumbus shield. Reward, if returned
to postoffiee.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-12-09
Notice to EIkton Taxpayers.

ALL PERSONS owing Taxes to tho town of
Eikton for 1898 are requested TO make payment
pT name during present month of December
Alter January l, 1894, any of same UNPAID viii
70 collected by law. ~
go, II. FRANK WITwoRTH,
Z neeSsi Treasurer.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-12-09

More or less situate one mile and quarter from
Port Deposit on the public road to Brick Meeting
House. in healthiulness and beauty OF location,
fertility OF soil and social surroundings, this
property offers extraordinary inducements to
gentlemen desiring a country residence.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-05
ALL IN But one.

c. c. Wilson. who came from Washing
ton early in September to assist in the
work attendant upon the opening of the
strip, Went south on the Santa Fe last
night 10 Perry. He had charge of the
booth at ki0wa, and after the registration
was over he WAS ole OF two men detailed
to give instruction to the receivers Of the
various land offices located ia the strip.
His orders included only Enid and Wood
ward, but ia few days his eomTade was
taken sick aud the entire wora of instruc-
ton fell on Mr. Wilson. who had instructed
tie receivers at Enid. Alva snd " oodwari
and was now Oh his way to Perry. Mr..
Wilson was selected for this work on
count OF his proficiency aud thorough ac-
ouaintance VITA the details OF this work,
having held a position IN the genera! land
ottce for more than twenty years. But he
WAS exceedingly anxious TO return 10
Washington, as he had not been home for
SIX weeks and Is 20 tell tue truth, home
sick And more than that, the rough fare
aud living and work have tired him out.
bus il VIII prove beneficial TO his health In
the end Mr. Wilson IS an afabie. courte-
Gus gentleman He said that be had
rot received but one or two letters from
home since he lett, be would Ike TO have
the EAGLE sent TO Washington 80 that his
family would leara tsat hs nad mss scalp
intact aud was ia the land OF the living.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-05
Song service.

song service.
The address Of the evening was delivered
by Simpson Ely 1t was powerful argu-
meDt for church extension aud missionary
work.
Then followed q solo by Miss Nellie
Mcpherson.
T. NJ. Kams of Cincinnati, O., financial
secretary Of the National Christian Mis-
sionary BOARD, addressed the convention
briefly regarding she work being done by
the national board.
After song George Muckley was in
troduced to the audience and briefly ex-
pressed himself regarding the work.
Announcements regarding the remain
der of the convention: This afternoon will
be spent at Garfield university.
The forenoon will be taken up as follows:
Devotional service, c. w. Yard. Sunday
school work. II C. Nash. After a song
George Muckley of Kansas City. secretary
of the church extension board, was intro
duced and briefly addressed the conveu-
ton.
The following announcement was made
for today's services:
Sunrise prayer meeting. j. W 3. Smith:
devotional service, c. w. Yard; Joys of
the EYangeiistic Life, Oar Evangelists
Freewill Offerings, J. A. L. Romg bust
ness.
TIE afternoon will be spent at Garfield
university.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-05
A NARROW ESCAPE.

About 10 o'clock yesterday morning
smoke was seen issuing from the cellar of
the building occupied by Mr.. A. katz with
his extensive dry goods and clothing store.
A hurried examination revealed fire In the
basement. The alarm wss tnrned in and
in a minute two or three firemen were at
work. An entrance into the cellar was
affected, and for moment the outlook
was alarming. What might, in a brief
time, have been a disastrous fire, was
slowly consuming the joists on which the
floor rests. The hose from the che meal
was brought into the store through the
front door, hole cut through the floor,
and in few minutes the flames were ex-
tinguished. just how the fire originated
is absolutely inexplicable. The cellar was
not in use and, of course, no one had been
in it. The only possible theory is that a
match, or cigar or cigarette STUB was
csrelessly dropped into the opening left
for ventilation. between the sidewalk and
the building. There is no other solution
of the mystery. At any rate Mr.. Katz
feels very much elated over his escape
from a severe loss, as Chief Walden gave
il as his Judgment that in half an hour
more the fire would have consumed the
whole of the large stock, and il it had
happened at night the loss would have
been great. As it was some goods were
damaged by smoke.
When the hole was cut in the floor ana
the large volume OF smoke rolled up great
CONSERVATION prevailed in the store
among the employees. OIe OF the lady
clerks made for the rear window and not
withstandiug there was iron grating on
the window she kept going. and never
stopped till she was outside the store and
the others Went through the front doos
and quickly. too. II was narrow escape.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-05
A MATRIMONIAL BOOM.
Five Couples Fitted out With the Necessary
Documen's for Marriage.

There was a matrimonial boom in the
probate court yesterday and Judge STRAIT
ton wore very pleasant smile ali day
long. He made $50 out Of the boom, for
in addition to issuing five license ut e. 81
each he married three of the couples aud
received an additional fee of $3.50 each.
A. = Harrell and Miss Maude Beard
were the first To apply for license, and
they were married by Justice Tucker in
tie parlors of O Bryan & Gordan's Office.
They are both of Wichita.
Tie second couple were J. ". Cain of
Greenwich and Mrs. II. 4. Rud-
dell OF Valley Ceuter. The probate
judges brief ceremony was good
enough for them and they Will travel
through life together under the seal of his
authority.
d. E. Bowman and Miss Annie Balance
were the third couple TO secure license.
They are both residents OF Wichita.
Charles W. Horner and Miss Emma B.
Alexander were the fourth couple aud they
were also married by the probate judge.
They are residents Of Murdock. klngman
county.
The fifth couple were Abraham L. Hobbs
aud Elizabeth Porter. They had DO par
ticular choice as to who should tie the
matrimonial knot for them and Judge
Stratton performed the ceremony.
1t is little rough on the ministers Of the
gospel for to have ouly possible couple
ont OF i've.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-05
PERSONALS

j. r. Voglesong. Paola, is in the city.
sity.
S. r. Cowick, Wakeeney, came in last
oight.
L. b. Honnell, Anthony, came up last
night
J. H. Baggett, Norwich, came in last
night.
L. NJ. Householder, Clay Center, is in
the city.
NJ. L. Moorehouse, Topeka, was in town
yesterday.
G. G. Hall, Burlington, is stopping at
The Carey.
H. l.. Laskey, Sterling, was in the city
yesterday.
C. E. Butterfeld, Marion, is visitor in
the city.
!. Sombart, Bonneville, No., was In town
yesterday.
Alfred Taylor, Fort Scott, was in town
yesterday.
A. S. McCurdy, Wellington, is stopping
IT the Carey.
F. Hargrave, AIgonia, is guest at the
Manhattan.
o. l.. Smith, Phillipsburg, was in the
city yesterday.
Thomas f. Britain. Chicago, was in the
city yesterday.
r. NJ. Williams. Enid, came up yester-
day on business.
E. NJ. Purnell, Neodesha. did business in
town yesterday.
n. A. Spainger, Argonia, was in the
:ity Wednesday.
George II. Somerset, Coldwater, was in
The city yesterday.
c. A. Morgan, Hornellsvilie, n Y, is a
visitor in the CITY,
NJ. +. Phillips, Winfield, was at the Man
haitian yesterday.
c. r. Simmons. Cottonwood Falls, was
In town yesterday.
F. NJ. Caldwell, Fort Riley, was a guest
IT the Carey yesterday.
F. J. Wilson and wife. Normandy, are
stopping at the Manhattan.
Elmer Williams and w. w. Murphy,
Mcpherson, are doing business in the city.
Charles B. Strong and H. Wapley, We'll
hngtop, came IN on the Santa Fe last
night.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-05

pretty tidy may. he made Of Hol-
land linen Cut the desired aize. trace
sorne pretty design such as spray of
apple blossoms or wild roses disgonzily
across il, and outline with wash cotton.
Fasten TO the chair back with bows Of
ribbon to match the cotton with hlcb
!: IS worked This IL certainly = sensl-
bic tidy, a. IL can be washed "a often
- is necessary. Turkish towels coma
in very pretty colors. SUCH zs pale pink,
blue. lemon. etc lie. me tell Won. fair
reader. that these MAKE lovely tide.
for sitting rooms or bed rooms Catch
the towel n he center and tie e vita
. bow of riooon to eorresposd With the
preSominztsng sssaoe 10 the towel
Then fas.sn on the back OF sofa or
chair as one does q scarf These. Of
course. cza be washed 81 often - ozs
chooses shouid they fade thsg can t,<
used for the bath room and new ones
put IN their places Ribbons fhat have
become little crunpsed soi Ioox
scarcely fresh enough for your personal
aaorBmen:, mar re made 20 do seyvie-
a. ornasnenia,ion for the ADORE -Pail.
s6eipaiA PreNA
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-05
TIE SUTTON CASE.
Only Ten inmates Reqnirei TO Return
Verdict OF AeQuirtal.

The case OF the state against Harry
last June, was concluded yesterday in the
district court and the result was what was
expected by those who were acquainted
with the facts in the case.
The Instructions of Judge Reed left but
two alternatives to the jury, the acquittai
OF Mr. Sutton or verdict Of murder in
the secoud degree. He liberated them
from the cobweb of responsibilities that
usually befudd!e jury, such rs the con-
sideration of a ring Of three or four de-
grees of manslaughter. The judges In
strnctions. while absolutely impartial and
exceedingly clear, were in favor OF
the defendant. Wnen he had coll
cluded reading them the county attorney.
with Colonel Halloweil and Mr.. Ecksteiu.
who assisted him, retired tor consultation
aud upon their return they agreed TO let
the case go to the jury without argument.
That spoiled the speeches Of Amidon &
Connolly who offered an EAGLE reporter
81. % per hour to listen to them in some
quiet spot where the acoustic elements
were favor able to fine flow of eloGuence.
After an absence of exactly ten minutes
the jury returned to the court with = YER
dict of acQuittal.
Some Interesting things occurred during
the progress of the case. IL was ascer-
talned that Mr.. Sutton had only two oc-
casions TO be a party to a law suit and on
both occasions Col. Hallowell was also in
ierested in the case. The first occasion
was at Baxter Springs twenty-five years
ago. In the trial just ended Sam
Amidon put up job on Col.
HaIloweli which is worth relating.
The colonel cross examined Mr.. Sutton
with some severity, aud when he WAS
through Mr.. Amidon expressed desire
to ask the defendant few more ques-
tions
"How many children have you"
Two" was the reply.
what are their namesr
ethel aud Hail." he answered.
AT the word Hal" Colonel Halloweil
batted his eyes aud looked far away. The
fact is the boy was named after Colonel
Hallowell, having been born three years
ago, when the colonel was the Republican
nominee for congress. The colonel never
heard Of the existence of the boy before,
and when the trial was over he said:
well, l guess l will have to make my
little namesake present Of = suit OF
clothes"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-05
Queen sIe,srsas sixhs p.e,is,.s. =.

Her ma jesty's eysssgh, IL falling and
the royal ocuiist has frequently 20 be
called into reouisition. Her ma jcs.y
has row 90 use very powerful spccsa~
Giles when IL Is necessary for hsr 20
sign state documents Blindness Is
hereditary IN the family. for Ceorvs
III. suffered from IL. bu. in hss ess. 10
was supposed 70 hare bssn brsEgbt On
By excessive smoking. skortass1 Il
sigh; seems 20 have suddenly affected
rlsny Of the ladies snd gentlemen Of
the court. who are nor frostly AIRED
with spsctaeies and eysgiassez. This
II carrying syeopaaney 90 an ssss-zi
degree. but such - "a. and 3. Is EOS
quite The proper thing for woman of
the bedchssGoer or a pretty maid If
honor 20 adjust her p.nezsz ~kiis con.
,ers.us wiissE O. ~.t1oGi ;Ae cs&rras4
circle
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-05
,rnrk YAkI,s NorE>

4. G. Burchiaal. Milan. was in Jester
d.y with a load Of hogs aud cattle.
j. Howard. Derby, lad a car load Of cat
tie at the yards Wednesday,
BosIey Bros, Garden Pain, came IL
with car load OF cattle
Johu Forth am brought ia = Iss Of cattle
late ia the AFTERNOON that took the Cake.
Good cattle bring good DEicsA
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-05
REPUBLICAN RALLIES.

The following places are billed for Republi-
ran rallies the first half OF October:
Fifth ward, October 9-Judge T. 3. Wall
ard Judge W. p Campbell.
Mt. Hope, October &C. L. Douglas and P.
a Rohrbough.
Sixth ward. October 6-R. Hatfield and c.
II. Brooks.
Valley Center. October 7-George L. Douglas
and A. J. Myatt.
Cheney, October 9-Hon. r. p. Hatfield.
Greenwich, October lob. l.. Kenan and
Jno. D. Davis.
Minneha, October PA. II. Ward and G. w.
Clement
Clearwater. October 14-W. E. Stanley and
J. W. Adams.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-05

What's papa's boy going 70 Be when
he grows up?"
Policeman
And whst'll he do when he's . great
big Policeman"
'Club the stuein' ou. Of papa
Texas Sif,ings
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-05
AsERIous LAKE.

Arthur Sullivan was arrested az his
home YESTERDAY, AID ". V Benson was
arrested az Lawrence. on complaint OF ".
Fl. Misaer, wno alleges that they obtained
money from BIN under false preSersc
The complaint states that tary represent
cd themselves 10 lie agea;s for tie Cont
Mental Fire Insurace company snd OH
tanned from liam some nl0Bsy Tor poiscy
" hersas they we've not the AGENTS at ali
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-05

Mrs. j. p. Burreli and her daughter
Helene and Miss Mamie Luling came in
on the Santa te yesterday afternoon from
a delightful visit TO the great fair. They
thoroughly enjoyed their visit and spoke
ia The highest terms of praise of the won
drous sights 10 be enjoyed at the greatest
fair the world has ever seer.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-05

Chicken thieves are reported in active
operation in the south part of town They
ply their nefarious traffic regardless OF
locks Ore man reports hot only his
chickens stolen, but the windows from an
rpoccupied house. Where. oh! where are
The pclice?
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-05

Joe Mcclellan of kingman passed
through the city yesterday enroute to
Washington City to look after his chances
for the United States marsDaisbip for
Kansas, which are said 20 be first class.
Joe has the uDterrified of the great south
vest in his inside pocket.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-05

Observer johnson reports tee falling
weather statistics for September: Near.
temperature, %; highest. loi. on the 18Th;
lowest. 4a, Oh the 36th, mean temperature
for September for the past six years. CO.
Total precipitation. 2.Io inches; average
precipitatiou for six years, L2 inches.