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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-03-04

gives us an account of one Pedasnes,
"who lived above Halicarnassus," a
priestess of Minerva. whose chin regu-
larly budded with a large beard when
ever any public calamity inpended.
[See Herodotus, book l., page IS. Bar
tel Careful, woman of Copenhagen,
had beard reaching to her waist
Charles XII. of Sweden had q female
grenadier in his army who possessed
the beard as well as the courage of a
man. Margaret, duchess of Austria and
governess of the Netherlands, had a
large, why, stiff beard, OF which she
was very proud Of late years, Albert,
duke of Bavaria, reports having had n
young lady governess in his household
who was the proud possessor of a very
large black beard"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-03-04
IN THE ORCHARD.

IRRIGATION is doing wonders in that
broad region which some aliases even
now denominate the Great American
Desert In Douglas county, Col, 49,
900 fruit trees are irrigated by one COM
pany.
In India and South America there is
said 10 be a small tree, known as the
''sorrowful tree" which bears sweet
scented flowers that "bloom only in the
nighttime and fall off at the break of
day."
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-03-04

soon as he had had his fill of horseflesh,
he turned to continue his promenade.
At this moment young man proposed
to attempt to lasso the beast, and, COW
cred by the revolvers of the gems
d'armes, he made the attempt After
many futile efforts, the moose eventu-
ally fell about the neck of the lion, and,
being pulled tight by the excited crowd
of pursuers, the animal was dragged,
half-strangled, back to his den. 1t was
fortunate that the cart horse was the
only victim of this unusual excursion.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-03-04
Women with Whiskers.

VVFIINTI VIII " IIIhHVTbs
Bearded women have existed in all
periods of the worlds history. Even
llerodotus, the Father of History"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-03-04
A LION AT LARGE.
A Cart Horse the Only Victim OF His IN
usual Excursion.

A Cart Horse the Only Victim OF His IN
usual Excursion.
The accompanying illustration repre-
sents an incident which lately occurred
in the streets of Bordeaux. A travelling
menagerie had taken up its quarters on
the Boulevard de Cauderon, on the out
skirts of the city near the Pare ct Jar
din discrimination, and, during feeding
time, one of the lions managed to evade
the keepers and escape from his cage.
The wild beast tore down the spacious
boulevard to the CONSERVATION of the
passers-by. and suddenly turned into a
by street. Here he observed, outside a
tavern, a sleepy cart horse harnessed to
hay cart, and evidently awaiting the
return of its driver from the estamtnet.
Although pursued by his keepers and a
crowd of police, the lion at once flew at
the horse and fixed his jaws into it's
neck. The poor beast plunged and
kicked, but it was of no avail, and
while he Weighed piteously the police
began firing with their revolvers at the
struggling pair. The firing does not
seem to have injured the lion, for, as
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-01-21

Jersey coast from Cape May to Sandy
| Hook over score of shooners and Goa.
barges are drifting helplessly in the ice
foes, and there is no possibility of go
ing to the rescue of their half-perished
crews. From Atlantic City to the High
lands OF Navesink the ocean is frozen over
| at least two miles form shore solidly
enough for teams to venture on the ice
The cold remains intense aud there
seems to be no hope of an immediate
raising of tho blockade.
One of tue most serious features OF
the cold snap is the breaking of railroad
rails by the exceedingly low temperature.
Twenty four such accidents were reported
by railroad men in Pennsylvania Que
morning but everyone was discovered by
track walkers in time to prevent
accidents.
In Chicago at 2 o'clock Monday morning
So young ladies where obliged to leave a
seminary in their night clothing on
account of the explosion OF a gas metre.
The building burned 80 rapidly that the
girls barely escaped with their lives.
The temperature was 90 bslow zero and
many of them had frostbitten feet before
they could reach the houses of neigh
bors,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-01-21
Rising Sun Items.
RISING sun, Jan. 10, 1893

RISING sun, Jan. 10, 1873.
Seighing is still good, Mercury below
zero, 8 on Wednesday morning. One of
the good old tina winters has come along.
to remind us of years ago.
Harvey Garvine and Miss Mary Ewing
were married a. the parsonage on Wed
nesday evening last, they were given a
supper at the home of the groom. after
which the newly married couple went to
thair newly furnished house on Wilson
avenue That's 'biz'-get the cage, then
the bird
Miss Rhada- y IIson, kIslns Sun 5
| bright singer will soon go to Boston and
enter the Conservatory of Music Miss
Wilson will take a course OF twenty weeks
from superior artists. Her expenses are
borne by a Publishing house, she having
been successful in securing the prize
offered By it. she has already received
instruction from Miss Cynthia Bal of Phil
adephia. May success crown her efforts.
Oar town was aroused on Wednesday
morning last bet y cen the hours of four and
| five, by the cry OF fire, fire, when soon Ii
was found that the restaurant and dwell
ing of r. Lloyd Roberts was on fire The
| flames were soon under such Roadway that
| nothing could be done to check them. All
efforts were then directed to adjoining
| buildings that they might be saved, but as
| the morning was clear and it being brick
| building no damage was done out side
This is one of the oldest bull dlugs in town.
being built over one hundred years ago
Report has it that the contents were insured
| in the Cecil Mutual for 81, 100, and build
| ing in the North American for 81 600 Mr.
Roberts suffers great loss. Cause OF fire as
| vet unknown. Il.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-01-21
BRIDAL BELLS.
Roysten-Everist.

Paradise" Farm near Port Deposit, the
homestead of Frank S. Everist, Esq +,
President of the Board of School Commits
sioners of Cecil caunty, was the scene OF
pretty home wedding on Thursday after
noon, the occasion being the marriage OF
his second daughter Miss j Anna Everist
TO Mr.. Campbell B. Roysten young bust.
ness man of Baltimore. The ceremony
which took place at half past five was cele
bratei by the Rev. Louis +. Barrett assisted
nv Rev. Adam Steugle, and was witnessed
Inv 4 number of relatives and friends. As
the bridal pair entered the parior wedding
march was rendered by Miss Martha
Everist. After Mr.. and Mrs. Roysten ha d
received the congratulations Of their friends
. handsome collation. was served. Among
the guests were Rev. Adam Stengle and
Mrs. Sfengle Mr.. aud Mrs. j. IL. Hindman
Mrs f NJ. Tosh, Miss Roysten and Miss
Ids woodrow, of Baltimore. Miss krem III
of New Jersey, Miss Poll r. EVerist, Joseph
Evarist. ]. Swami Erefist, Col. John K.
Bond and Mrs Bond, Ir. and Mrs. j.
Buck. Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. c. Bond, DR..
aud Mrs. Il e. Brom well, Mr.. l.. G. White
MISS Mary S. Kerr, Miss Berthe Pusey and
Mr. WIN. McClen ahan of Port Deposit.
Mrs Rovsten was the recipient of a
number of valuable wedding presents
After the collation. they took the 100 p. w.
tram at Port Deposit for bridal tou'
/
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-01-21
4 Marked Success,

The vocal and instru mental recital
given in Odd Fellows Hall on Saturday
evening last by the pupils CT Miss Bessie
F, Scott elected the most favorable com
ment from the appreciative audience
present.. The program was artistically
rendere! and the deserved success of the
concert beyond complimenting thu mem
bars of the class, attests the high
to her efficiency as an instructress. The
entertainment was much enjoyed and
the occasion of the next recital will be
an event well attended.
The program rendered was as follows:
Greig-Piano Duet. No. IL, OPP. Il,
Miss Elsie Karsner and Misc b. L. Scot,
Miss Lizzie Mitchell and Miss Bessie +. Scot,
| Bartlett-Vocal Solo-a, Laughing Eyes,
! Halst, b, Happy Birds,
| Iade-Piano Duet,
| Miss Hattie Morgan and Mr.. Henri Lindsey
Rafdegger-Song, A Frcshning Breeze,
| Mr.. Stanley Steele
Gflchrist-Piano Duet-Styrienne.
Miss Belle lamar and Miss Mable Key.
Fontaine-Piano Soo-Swing Song,
|
| Enke-PanO Duet,
| NJ ISIS Helen Larzalere aud Miss Bessie F. Scot
| Ritter IF. R.l-Focal TriO-When the Wind Blow
| Miss Elsie karsner. Miss Lionne BeastO
| and Mr.. Stanley Steele.
| Mendelssohn-Piano Duet-March,
| Miss Victoria lamar and Miss B. + Scot
| Reinecke-Piano Duet, Op. 10,
| Miss Katharine Constable and Miss b. i Scot
| Iange-PianO SolO-WaltZ
Miss Katharine Constabl,
Loschhorn-Pano Duet, No. 8, Up. 81,
| Miss Jennie knOrr and Miss Emma Reed
Schubert-Vocal Duet Serenade,
Miss Bertha McNeal and Miss b. F. Scot
| LochhoTn-Piano Duet. No. 10, OPP. 81,
Miss Maud Childs and Miss Ii. T. Scott
Chopin-Piano Solo, Waltz,
H--~--5.-e-4 Miss Elsie Karsner
! Coneone-Ei nt the Birds
:, =. Scott
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-01-21
Port Deposit Items.

PORT DEPOSIT, Jan. 20, 1898.
Last Sunday as Miss Ada Neff daughter
Of Berj amin Neff was handling coal oil
lamp it fell on stove breaking in pieces
and setting he oil on fire which communi
Gated to her clothes, which were nearly
burned oft. DIR. Robert E. Bromwel was
called in and dressed her injuries, which
are of a very serious character. At last
accounts she had improved some.
The pipes and water back in the resi-
dence of Fl. A. Nesbitt were frozen last
week ard bursted causing water to flow in
the kitchen and freeze on tie floors and
did some other damage.
Many of the pipes and springs are frozen
up in town causing serious Inconvenience
to very many families who have to carry
water some distance for household pur-
poses.
Joseph f. Spencer has been in the neigh
borhood securing farmers to plant sugar
corn for canning purposes and from success
all ready had it is very likely he will can
here during the next summer.
j. G. Reynolds has purchased the stock
of Reynolds Bros, and will cor tiuue the
the hardware business at the old stand as
well as have charge of the hall above.
Rev. Henry Branch OF Ellicott City
preached in the Presby terrain Church
last Sunday morning and ct the Tome
Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church at
night He is a great iavorite in our com
nuuity. Rev. A. W. Lathem will preach
next Sunday III the Presby terrain Church
and will likely inform the session
whether be will accept the call extended
to him.
Mrs. Mary Sherman, wife of John W.
Sherman died at her residence last
Friday afternoon and was buried Monday
afternoon. Rev. Adam Stengle had
charge of the services. Intsrment at
Hopewell cemetery.
Mrs. Mary ]. Bowen, wife of James
Bowen died Friday night and was buried
Tuesday. Rev. Adam Stengle was in
charge of the funeral services. Inter
ment West Nottingham cemetery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-01-21
The Ice Kings Reign.

Reports from every section OF Cecil
county show the weather to have been
unusually severe for ten days past. At
North East the sheet mills run by water
have been closed by the cold, the
immense water wheel being mass of
ice. Ten degrees below zero have been
registered, at several points in the county
while at Elkton Is degrees below zero
has been the coolest reported.
From every locality in the country
come reports of extremely cold weather.
The mercury ranges from 40 below zero
on the Canadian border to 81 above in
Jacksonville and on the Gulf coast.
The most severe vail is reported at Mil
ford, Del., the central city of the great
fruit belt. The peach section OF Del
ware aud Maryland reports four degrees
below zero, and New Jersey is even
worse Of. The growers say that there
is no hope OF a fruit crop this year, as
their trees are killed.
There is great suffering among the
poor aud hundreds of thousands of
dollars has been donated for their relief
Scores of people have been frozen tt
death, seine who persisted from absolute
destitution. and others who lost tbeil
sSts while hunting Or indulsing il
" outdoor sports.
every port from II
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-01-21

For a man to whom death is SO immi-
nent, Alfred Stout, tue colored murderer
sentenced to be hanged in the ElktOn
Jail yard on Friday "ext, maniiests an
extraordinary degree of indifference to
his fate. Tns doomed man to inquiries
replies, that he fully realizes bis situation
and anticipates no executive clem9n
not sven q respite, but yet with the
horrors OF death presumab ably staring him
in the face, he seems not in the least
inclined to receive regular spiritual con
ISOLATION and to his parents sends the
message, them, not to worry OYER
him for ''if he lives he lives, and if he dies
he dies" He is frequently visited by the
clergymen OF the town and while recsiv-
ing them courteously their visits to all
outward appearances have been as yet iii
vain.
He ocGupies cell on the upper tier
before the door of which he has arranged
a curtain which is drawn a considerable
portion of the time. His disposition is
cheerful aud he is ever ready to laugh
and talk with the other prisoners. He
occasionally reads his bible. His almost
constant companion is little black and
tan terrier of which he is particularly
fond.
When recently interviewed by the
WING reporter he protested his innocence
and intelligently reviewed his trial.
stating that the testimony against him
was all prearranged and marked by a
determined effort to convict him. He
took up several particular instances OF
| witnesses testifyipg TO certain damaging
| remarks having been made by him, which
he most emphatically denied ever having
uttered. He considered his conviction
due to witness testifying that when
arrested he said IF you find any blood
on me take me-" He denied that re
mark point blank aud the fact of there
being blood on his clothing he explains
as having dropped from his hand which
he injured the day before. He stated
| ludL lie l6lG G.hSt IuSSlJDl4
] ed as to whether or not he desned any
further action taken in his case, replied
that everything had been done that
could BE- done. Ia references to tho testi-
mony given at the preliminary hearing
and that adducsd during the trial be
stated, that it was so different that you
would suppose they were trying another
man.
His behavior during his imprisonment
has been exemplary. Stout is a mulatto
% years Of age, aud is married having a
son three years of age. He is one OF
seven Children, his aged parents and his
wife residing near Chesapeake City.
Since being sentenced he las not been
been visited by any of his relatives until
Thursday when young brother came
to see him. The boy was much affected
by the meeting, and left the cell his eyei
full OF tears
The hanging as required by law will
occur before the hour of 2 p. 10, The
exact time not having been selected
The number viewing the execution can
not exceed twenty.
Calvin Merritt, carpenter of th
town has begun tie construction of tn
gallcws which will be set up day o
two before the banging.
r. C. ThackeTy and c. G.. Crothers
Esqrs, counsel for Stout, on Frida,
petitiuned Governor Brown to grant
respite, to stay execution.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-01-21
COa1pty NJ 8.
North East Items.

NORTH EAST, Jan. 10, 1898.
S. j, Reeder is confined to his room by
an attack of the grip.
Isaac Galloway is confined to his home
by sickness.
Mr.. II. w. Shallcross an old and highly
respected citizen of this town was taken
with paralytic stroke and his recovery is
doubtful.
Presiding Elder l.. E. Barrett will preach
in the NJ. Z. Church on Sunday morning at
10 80 instead of as announced last week,
the date having been changed
The thermometer registered 10 degrees
below zero at Beatty's drug store on Tues
day morning last
A number OF persons took ride to Chesa
peake City on Wednesday evening IN Mr..
A. Anderson large jumper.
Mr.. Robert u Logan a former citizen of
this town but recently living at Stony Run
two miles from here, died on Monday even
ing, aged 81 years. He leaves grown up
family, one of whom is the ReY. Jacob T.
Logan. The funeral took place on Thurs
afternoon, interment at Betel cemetery.
School Inspector Biddle wrote to Prof
Mattingly this week, principal of the
public school asking him to urge upon his
pupils to begin competition for the prem
iums offered by the Worlds Fair commits.
sion for drawing, ETC. As the North East
school always led the county in this kind
of work there is no doubt but that North
East will be heard from when the premiums
are distributed and the Prof. will have at
least 90 pupils to compete.
Love Feast will be held at the NJ. E.
Church on Sunday morning.
Sacrament of the Lords Supper will be
administered at S. Mary's p. L Church
Sunday morning.
Postmaster j. II. McCracken is still
confined to his home with sore throat.
A large party of young folks under the
direction of Mr. Robert Mccullough, visited
Mr.. w. II Grosh at Bacon Hill and spent a
very pleasant evening. The only mishap
was an upset in the creek (Demoe ratio
resolutions before election). No one was
injured besides few bruises and wet feet.
The funeral of Stephen Diiks took place
on Sunday, interment in the NJ. E. Gene
terry. He had been employed as driver at
the Iron works for twenty five years.
Our citizens have been thoroughly enjoy
ing the sleighing this week, the street in
the evening being a veritable race track.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-01-21

p,aschinr in Chesapeake City NJ. E.
Church Sunday IN orning and night by Rev
I. e. Fosnocht.
o,,rterlv Conference will be held at
Harris Chapel Elk Neck, on Tuesday after
noon. January 9th. Preaching by the
Peesiain. Elder in the evening.
The Rev. r. II. Davidson, of Albany
New York, will occupy the pulpit OF the
Efstoo Presbyterian Church, to morro"'
Sunday, morning and evening.
Tho Rev. william j. Fitz Simons, a post
graduate student at the Princeton semi
nary will preach in the Zion reS9yte''an
Cbnrc; 10 morrow, Sunday, morning ana
=, ,he Rock Church in the afternoon.
Quarterly Conference will be he'd III
The Elkion NJ L. Churcn, on Monday
afternoon next. Presiding Elder L. a.
barrett will preach in the church &c
-na,,ow. Sunday, evening at 7.30 o'clock
A ssries of revival meetings will be heiI
., oId Bethel Nj. E. Church commencing
with an all day meeting, Sunday Jan
18th. ,oj
Lecture room of the church will be uSe '
fo-Inrch purposes, hot coffee and tea vii
be served gratuitously.
Rev E. NJ. Levy, d. D., and "i'e o
Philadelphia Rev. H. y. Brown OF NoFwiol
Conn. also band Of consecrated WORKER
from Trinity Church Chester Pa Will u
nreser, to assist in their services.
The pastors and congregations 0, gu
rounding churches, irrespective Of sect ar
| invited to attend and participate
GEO. w. BOWMAN, Pastor
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-01-21
Personal.

Miss Sallie jackson is the guest of Will
mington friends.
Mr.. Charles Newman, of Baltimore, spent
Sunday in Elkton.
Mrs, John S. Writ entertained her sister
Mrs James C. Morrow, of Wilmington, on
Monday.
The members of the Whist Club were
handsomely entertained ut the residence of
Mr.. and Mr.. John NJ. Tucker, on east Main
street on Wednesday evening.
Cards of invitation have been issued for
the marriage OF Mr.. Charles Il. Maxwell, of
Elkton, and Miss Annie f. Bryan, of New
ark, Del. The ceremony will be performed
on Wednesday evening, Feb. LIST, at the
residence of Mr.. aud Mrs. Benjamin Camp
bell, in Newark.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-01-21
New York and Florida Special.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
announces that, commencing Wednes.
day January 18Th, 1898, Friday, January
Goth, ard every Monday, Wednesday,
and Friday thereafter, The New York
and Florida Special" will be placed in
service for the season, leaving Baltimore
at 2.20 p. M, arriving at Jacksonville al
800 p. m, ard St. Augustine at Ali
p. n. the following day.
This train will run via the Wilson
Short Cut" of the Atlantic Coast Line
(via Fayettevil!e), shortening the sche
dule almost two hours between New
York ard St. Augustine as compared
with last years schedule.
The train. will consist of drawing
room car Containing six drawing room.
with all conveuiences); dining car, obsel
walton car, and drawing room sleeping
cars-all vestibuled. Engagements Of
space may be made in advance on appli
cation to ticket agents of the Pennsyl
yauia Railroad
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-01-21
DEATH AT THE PULP WORKS
An EmpIoye Caught liz the beit
ing and Instantly killed.

| Harry +. Piers3n, aged "A yetrs, was
instantly killed at the Singeriy fnlp
Works Elkton, on Thursday morning.
He was employeu in the drying room and
his duties were those of back teniier ot the
| large pulp drying machine. Shortly before
| eight o'clock Pierson started cleaning up
with a broom in his hand, and was IN the
! not nf stenp;ug over the betting furnishing
the mower for she machine, when IL Is
supposed he missed his footing, ana was
caught by the rapidly running btit an"
drawn into the gearing. HIS aeata WIS
instantaneous. At the time OF the acciaeh'
Arthur Mcknight and William Smith were
in the room, and as quickly ms poSs'o!e
stopped the machinery. The gearing Is
arranged few feet to the side OF the
machine, the heavy ten inch rubber oei'lhB
rurning on three foot pulleys the bearings
restinp ON the ii nor, and the power being
conveyed to the machine by means OF
shaft operated by cog wheels 81 lnchss III
diameter. The body by passing over the
puly caused the betting to snap allowing
the bodv to fall backward over the shaft,
the head being lodged between the pulley
and oogs. In order that the body could De
removed it was necessary to take apart the
machinery. Upon an EXAMINATION IL was
found that his right leg was broken ana tue
skull fractured, which wound was Inflicted
bv the cog wheel, the teeth of which left
impressious on the back of the head.
Corner Litzsnberg was notified and sum-
moned jury of inquest, q. K. Maxwell
foreman, which rendered the following
verdict generating the company from
censure:
sHarry L, PIerson, an employe IN the
driving room of the pulp mill OF the Singer
IL Pulp aud Paper Company at Eikton,
Md, met his death by being caught i'll the
betting, of the drying m lchine while sweep
ing about the machine contrary 10 the rules
and regu lations of the said company at or
about o'clock on the morning Oh inuary
18th, 1898. We hereby exonerase the
said company aud its employees from all
blame"
The remains were taken in charge By
undertaken Harry Bell. and removed TO the
residence of his uncle Mr. Richard Pierson
on Main street. The unfortunate young
man was a son of jesse Pierson, residing
in Elkton. Pierson had been employed at
the works about six months, and his is the
first fatal accident that has occurred there
He was a member Of Elkton Council,
No. %, Jr. o. U. A. NJ, and Il private in
Company E, NJ. \. G.
The funeral services will be held from the
residence of bis uncle, Richard Person,
Main street, Eikton, to morrow, Sunday,
at - IN. The services will he continued at
Wesley Chape., Ell Neck, at $50 o'clock,
intermeut in the Chapel cemetery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-01-21
ACCOUNTS PASSED.

First and final account of Samuel
Burns, administrator Of Samuel Barns :;
first and final account of John G. Craig
and S. T Hindman, executors of David
Craig; first and tinal account OF James
II. Evans, William S. Evans and Amos
S. Evans, administrators of JONI :.
Evans, aud distribution struck on same;
first and fiual acc)uu5 OF Adam Peoples,
executor o! Margaret Dawson, aud dis
tributIou struck Oh SAM fourth account
of Elias Z Marsh, executor of Benz min
J. Green, and distribution struck on
same; first and final account of Catharine
Lorraine, ezecutrix of Toward Lorraine
and distribution struck on same; first
account OF l.. MARSHALL Haines, guardian
Of Richard B. and George B. Conrey.
Court adjourned to meet in regular
session on February 18th next.