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Perryville Matters.

October 3lst, 1894.
Mr.. William Downham, of Singerly, is vis-
iting his sister Mrs. Samuel Fisher, of this
place.
Mr. Budd Of Smyrna, Del, is spending
few days in Perryyille, with his son Rev. H.
G.. Budd.
A force of workmen is engaged in the con-
struction of Il new turn table at the round
house at this place.
Rev. Mr.. kurtz of Virginia, a Presbyterian
minister preached in the Methodist pulpit on
Friday evening last to a large audience.
Miss Hannah Boyd eldest daughter of Mr..
Henry Boyd of our town has been dangers
ously ill with malaria fever, but is now con-
valescent.
The extra meeting that has been going on
for sometime past is still in progress. Several
have professed conversion in which the
change is very noticeable
Mr.. Walter Boyd who was recently ap-
pointed to a position in the custom house,
during his spare time while holding this posi-
ton, is attending the College OF Dentistry
with the aim of acquiring that profession
We heartily wish the gentleman success.
The government tug boat that has been in
our waters during the past week surveying
the ducking grounds for the purpose of hav
ing the cunning law observed, discovered
some seines that had been set for the purpose
of trapping the ducks. The seines contained
quite number of ducks.
We noticed while looking over the Cecil
Democrat some items from the Eighth district
written by some one over the signature of
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Port Deposit Items.
PORT DEPOSIT, Nov. 3D.,

PORT DEPOSIT, Nov. 3d, 1894.
J. Creswell Heald, Esq, of Washington,
D. c.. was the guest of Mrs. Caroline Head
on Tuesday.
Rev. George L. Reed, d. D., president of
Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa, was the
guest of Hon. Jacob Tome on Wednesday.
The horse of Col. Noyes, while being driven
in town by the Colonel on Wednesday, got
frightened and started to run away and badly
damaged the buggy and harness.
The steam yacht Emeline owned by Mr..
stephen Roach, of Chester, Pa, was here on
Monday and Tuesday with Mr. Roach and
family on board. They came on cunning
and fishing trip.
Wesley Archer, son of John Archer, colored,
was found dead on the pavement opposite the
residence of Miss Priscilla G.. Stephenson
Wednesday night about nine o'clock. DIR.
Fisher examiner him but could find no evil
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pistol wound back of his right ear. A physi-
elan was hurriedy summoned. but life was
extinct.
After writing the several notes, and giving
directions that he should be buried by Under
taker John Grant. of Cherry Hill, he pre-
pared for his suicide by removing his coat
and vest, which, with his hat, he hung up on
nail. From the position of the body it was
evident that he sat dowu upon one of the
bags and placed the other back of him in
order that he might fall upon it.
Financial troubles are ascribed as the cause
of the rash act. Coroner Litzenberg con-
Quoted an inquest over the remains. the jury
returning IA verdict in accordance with the
facts.
He leaves Il wife and two sons. aged four
teen and sixteen, who have the sympathy of
the entire community in their sad af1liction.
His wife is the daughter of Mr. William Chap
man, of Cherry Hill.
Mr.. Scott had been engaged in the agrl-
cultural implement business in Elkton for
the past four years, having removed to this
town from II farm near Cherry Hill. Owing
to business revcrSes he was compelled to
make an assignment about year ago, but
| from which he recovered. and again started
in business. His liabilities are stated not to
exceed 500, although he is known to have
lost considerable money.
j. Polk Scott was the son Of the late Thos
Scott, of near Kimbeville, Pa, and was fifty
years Of age. He was man Of determine
tion and strong will and his rash act was II
shock to the community. There seems to be
no doubt but that he contemplated taking his
life for sometime past, which now appears
from certain remarks he made. on one
occasion ne was driving with a friend in the
Second district when the conversation turned
on the coming ducking season. Mr.. Scott in
wouldn't be here then. The pistol with
which he killed himself he had borrowed
several weeks before, as he said to kill dog.
but he returned it "A day or two afterwards.
He was charter member of the Improved
Order Of Heptasophs. which was instituted in
Elkton several weeks ago, and from which
his widow will receive $1,000 Insurance. He
was also a member Of Little Elk Tribe of Red
Men, Of Cherry Hill, which order had charge
of his funeral, which took place from his late
home on Tuesday afternoon at one O'clock
Elkton Conclave of Heptasophs attended in
body. The services We're conducted by Rev
Thomas b. Hunter, pastor Of the Bethel NJ
L. Church, and Rev. John McEImoyle. of the
Elkton Presbyterian Church. The intcrment
was in the Elkton cemetery. The bearers
We're: c. c. Crothors, John Scott. A. L.
Crothers, John Ingram, n. X. Warner and r.
d. BOwland
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Captain Washington Foster is erecting a
residence on his farm in Elk Neck.
The barber shop of Alexander Sewers on
Main street is undergoing several improve
ments.
Mr.. John Burkley brother of Mr. w. w.
Burkley of Elkton, died at his home in Phila-
delphia on Thursday. in the 45th year of his
age.
Our readers will find on page 6 of this
issue well written and timely Temperance
Story from the pen of Miss NJ. j. Vandegrift
of Ceciton. s.a
A. Z. Shockley. the well-known Elkton
auctioneer, did a good days cunning on
Wednesday, killing 90 rail birds on the Elk
river marsh.
John Friday, of North East, was arrested
in Elkton on Tuesday charged with drunken
ness and disorderly conduct. He was fined
Il, and costs by Squire Cleaver.
Clerk of the Court James r. Graham was
in Perryville on Wednesday and Thursday
issuing ducking licenses for the season which
opened on Friday. Eighty licenses were
taken out. The rabbit and partridge law
was out on Thursday.
John W. Anthony has sold out his cart
ing business to Cadmus Price. who has been
engaged in the same business in Elkton. Mr..
Anthony has purchased the store of James
Mercy on Main street ana Delaware avenue
and will lay in "A general stock
- Samuel Eastburn. Il member of the Junior
class at Delaware College, had the misfortune
to break his collar bone while in practice
game of football at that institution last Fri
day. The young man is rapidly recovering
under skilled medical attention.
OF the charitable organizations in Elkton
the Ladies Sewing Guild is doing noble work
in collecting and distributing clothing among
the needy families Of the town. The Guild.
although hut recently formed. now has ul-
wards of 300 garments in hand which will be
distributed as the cases require. A meeting
of the guild was held this week at the resi-
dencc of Mrs. Ii. L. Jamar, who is its secra-
tary and treasurer.
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Mrs. Susan FOard.

Mrs. Susan Foard reict Of the late Richard
II. Foard, prominent citizen of Bohemia
Manor. died at the home of her son, Samuel
b. Foard, of Middletown, Del, on Wednes-
day. Her remains will be buried at st.
Augustine this afternoon. Mrs. Foard was
the daughter of Elihu Jefferson, of New
Castle, Del. She was most estimable Chris
tian woman, whose life was in the highest
sense exemplary.
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Death of Mrs, Powers.

Mrs. Catharine Powers, wife of John
Powers, and mother OF Mr.. james Powers of
the firm OF Powers & Cory, died at her home
on Howard street on Tuesday in the 9th
year of her age, after illness from heart
disease. Her funeral took place on Friday
morning at O'clock, services being conducted
in the the Elkton Catholic Church. from
where the remains Were taken to Oakland,
Pa, for interment
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Flag Raising.

Elkton Council, No. %, Junior Order
United American Mechanics raised an Ameri-
can flag over Johnsons School House in Elk
Neck on Thursday afternoon with appropri-
ate exercises The presentation speech was
made by p NJ. Groves, and the flag was
accepted by Clerk to the County Commission
ers c. III. Smith.
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Death of James Starrett.

MIR. James Starrett, a well known resident
of the Eighth district, died at his home near
Porters Grove, on Monday of pneumonia, in
the 5Sth year Of his age. His funeral took
place on Thursday, the interment being at
West Nottingham. He leaves several children.
Mr.. John Starrett, of Rising Sun, is son OF
the deceased.
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SOCIAL CHAT.
Personal MATTERS OF THE
WEEK.
Brief Notes and Gossip About People
and Happenings.


and Happenings.
Miss Maggie Biles. of Fair Hill, is visiting
Miss Ada Taylor.
Mr. Samuel Scott, of Boston. is the guest
Of Mr.. Manly Drcrnen.
Miss Ellen Barroll is spending some time
with her sister Mrs. IIorwitZ. in Baltimore.
The Rev. John France and wife. of vii.
mington. spent this week with relatives in
Elkton.
Mrs. Frank Whitney gave the first of II
series OF afternoon readings at her home on
Wednesday.
Miss Lucille Litzcnbcrg ent tortaned Il num-
brr of her friends at a Halloween party on
Wednesday night.
DIR. ID. =. Yer Valen. now Il practising
physician at Para, Brazil, has been spending
several days in Elkton with hfs brotIrr-n-
law, Mr.. Frank Bradbury.
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Third Party Prohibition Mass Meeting

At third party Prohibition mass meeting
held in Odd Fellows hall, Elkton, on We'd
nesday night, addresses were made by John
N. Parker, nominee for Congress, and STATE
Organizer, W. Frank Turner. Prof. Jacob
W. Wheatly sang prohibition and patriotic
songs. A meeting was held at Rising Sun on
Tuesday night and at North East on Tuesday
night
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WHIG DIRECTORY.

Page gel.....................G General Local News
Page e2...................Pr Press Notices, Ads, &o
Page 3. Farm and Garden, Religious and Advs
Page A.. Editorial Comment and
Peoples Column
Page 5. 5.............. Local News and New Advs
Page 6........ Original Story and Advg Matter
Page 7..... Miscellaneous Reading
and Advertisements
Page County Correspondence and New Advs
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CoLoRED VOTERS MEET.

The colored Republican voters of Elkton
held a largely attended meeting in Providence
Hall on Thursday night. Rev. John Moore
presided. A forcibe address was made by
George NJ. Lane, ESQ. colored lawyer of the
Baltimore bar. A few remarks were made
by Mr.. W. J. Smith. of Elkton. The colored
band was in attendance. John A. Scarr was
secretary of the meeting.
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The voters were out in force at Chids on
Wednesday night and much enthusiasm was
shown in the Republican meeting held in the
town hall. Stirring speeches were made by
j. Milton Griffith and w. J. Smith. Esqs, and
every assurance is had of heavy Republican
vote on Tuesday
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About Cooking.

In the days when our English fore
fathers were more concerned about
plenty of hard fighting than about the
way their food was prepared. the prov
erb God sends meat but the devil sends
cooks" must have been uttered by some
tough old warrior who was wrestling
with an unsavOry dinner. Since that
time the world has been reaching the
conclusion that means of gauging the
civilization of people Is the state of
their cookery, and now great deal of
attention is paid to gastronomlc science.
Cooking schools have been established
in the cities. many of our public ward
schools give cooking lessons two or
three time a week, while this year the
Minnesota School of Agriculture holds
summer school of dairying and cook
ing for women. What we eat has be
come of imp irtance, and how it is to be
cooked is Il question not TO be disregard
ed. Always leaders in the Improvement
and advance incident to civilization, the
railroad companies took the initiative,
and. by the establishment of vertable
hotels on wheels. rescued the traveller
from the lunch coulter and the railway
eating house, the Scylla and Charybdi5
of travel, between which ones digestion
was almost sure TO be wrecked. At the
head of all stand the peerless dining
cars of the Burlington Route, running
on all its principal lines, i'll which. at
moderate price. the tourist may have as
weIl-coOked and well served meal as
any hotel in the great cities eau fur
nish Ticket Offices, 400 Robert street
(Hotel Ryan, and Union depot.
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Cahill. Louis Normandin opposed this,
and declared that the tickets of Mr..
McDermott and Mr.. Martin had received
more than 200 votes more than the Ger.
ZACH ticket. MIR. Dodd said that he had
voted against the substitution.
IL think it is unjust to pick out the
name of one man in this way" he said.
''Mr. DiedenhOfen received as many
votes as any other man on the Gerlach
ticket. The Gerach ticket received
more votes than any other and was
elected from top to BOTTOM"
The motion of Mr.. Livingston was
amended placing Mr.. Diedenhofen's
name back Oh the ticket. The report
was then adopted and Louis Normandin
Withdrew from the convention, taking
all of himself bodily out of the hall. In
leaving, Mr.. N0rmandin made brief
speech protesting against the action of
the convention. but he had no sympa-
thiZers. the delegates realizing that the
contests, AS MIR. N0rmandin admitted.
had all been settled and IT maze no diff
ference IN the result as to WHEN of the
gentlemen held the seat.
Gen. Il. w. Johnson. chairman of the
committee on permanent organization,
presented the report of that committee,
recommending that the temporary or
ganlzation be made permanent, and on
putting the vote found that the entire
convention agreed with the committee.
Chairman Mcdonald. who is a tine
speaker. as all the delegates were
aware, again contrnted himself with
merely expressing his thanks sor the
hoIor. }. Z. Michael, in order 70 out
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PIERCE RULER AGAIN,
He Is Nominated by Acciamation
With Great Cheering.

He Is Nominated by Acclamation
With Great Cheering.
Chairman PEBBLES announced that the
nomination OF county attorney was next
in order, and then, calling Judge Me-
Cafferty to the chair. proceeded to make
the speech nominating the only caudi-
date for the position, Pierce ButIer.
He stated that until recently he had
been candidate for county attorney.
but in bowling to the evident will of The
people and nominating Pierce Butlerh he
did himself an honor. Mr.. Butler
sprang from the ranks from whence
come all great men." He gave a brief
history of Mr.. Buffers career and COLI
cluded by pointing to his career in the
office which he now occupies. The
nomination of Mr.. Butler was. he said.
equivalent to all election, as all parties
conceded his ability and fitness.
Nomination Seconded.
John I'll. Ives-The gentlemen of The
jury laughterl desire to second the
nomination of Mr.. Butler.
Z. Wellington made a brilliant effort
in SecOnding the nomination of Mr.
Butler. lie paid an eul0gy to his char
acter. and added that there is no fear of
his election. Laughter was provoked
by a remark of MIR. wellington that he
is the only man who would not be
handicapped by a Popullst nomination.
MIR. Wellington moved the nomination
by reclamation, and it was announced
by rising vote that was unanimous.
Butler Accepts.
In accepting the nomination Mr.. But
Ter said that the work of the convention
up TO this point had been good. Two
years ago when nominated To this Office
he had promised To do his best, to be
tar 10 all and oppressive to none.
now repeat that promise, and thank you
for the honor YOU have conferred upon
me-"
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was adopted, and the chairman named

was adopted. and the chairman named
the following:
Committee on Credentials
First Ward-L. Fahey.
Second Ward-JOseph Speel.
Third Ward-T. j. Brady.
Fourth Ward j. W. DE Camp.
Fifth Ward-N. Hardy.
Sixth Ward-John V. |. Doid.
Seventh Ward-William UGorman.
Eighth Ward-William Rodger.
Ninth Ward-A. N. Peltier.
Tenth Ward-J. F. Hoyt.
Eleventh Ward-William Jones.
Country A. P. Hendrickson and
Joseph Miller.
After the credentials had been handed
in to the secretary the convention, on
motion of Hon. j. A. Nelson, of the
Third ward, took recess for ten min
utes, to allow the committee time to
make up its report.
The committee on credentials con-
sumed considerable time in considering
the contest made by Pat Cahill, of the
Eighth ward. MIR. Cahil was on both
the McDermOti and Martin tickets, and
while the Gerlach ticket had more votes
than either of the other tickets, the
other two together had large majority.
The Gerlach delegation claimed that
the tickets were to be considered as
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are most eminent for their probity
their fOrtitude and their knowledge.
Wind-Up Events.

The chairman was authorized to name
the usual county committee. DR.. A., j.
Stone proposed three cheers for the
cleanest, whitest and best ticket eyer
named in the county, and they were
given. eve
Judge McCafferty put amotion tHank-
ing the presiding officer aud the Gleckk
for efficient services. ruo.
The country delegations made their
nominations tor county mnissidners.
they being the two old members, l>avjd
Hanna and Charles +. McCarrm.' They
also renOminated John A. Hogan for
county superintendent of SCHOOLS. ,b9
Chairman PEBBLES will name the coIRn
mittee to select the four county com.
miSsiOners from the city and the cdunty
surveyor so that 1t may complete the
ticket Monday, s,
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PLATFORM ADOPTED
Filled With Ringing Democratic
Sentiment.


The committee on re solutions made
the following report, which was adopt
ed:
Cleveland Endorsed.
The committee on resolutions re-
spectfully recommend the adoption of
the following:
We, the Democracy of Ramsey coun-
ty, in convention assembled. heartily
ind0rse the administration of Grover
Cleveland and the true and loyal Demo-
Gratis who fought with him to carry out
the pledges of the Democratic party
with reference to tariff reform; and we
heartily congratulate the country OH the
great industrial awakening that is TAX
ing place since the passage Of the tariff
bill, thus giving the lie to Republican
predictions of continual disasters if IL
Democratic tariff bill should be passed.
We are unalterably opposed to that
proScriptive spirit that is invading the
nation, seeking to make the religion of
the citizen test for official prefer
ment, and we denOunce the American
Protective association. that seeks to
establish all infamous discrimination in
every walk of life against n certain class
OF citizens because of its creed, as un-
American. and the most dangerous foe
to the Integrity Of our government. the
durability of our institutions and the
happiness of our people.
We believe the Democratic party call
be ruined only by Democrats. ant.
therefore, we declare it to be the first
duty0f our conventions 10 select IL. the
party's Staiidard bearers sucn men d.
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Goulcs Would Evnde Taxation.

New YORK. Sept. 29.-The children
of the late Jay Gould and the execators
of his estate have procured an order
from Justice Lawrence. of the supfeme
court. requiring the tax commissioners
Of this city to show cause why, they
should hot remove the tax ASSESSED
against them. Rhey claim they are not
residents, and are not subject to aper+
sonal tax. A similar proceeding which
they brought some time ago has Ibeefi
pending since, and they now ask 10
have the matter disposed of. l. '"
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ward, was also placed in the field, but
was Withdrawn and Mr.. Mcdonald was
chosen by reclamation. On taking the
char Mr.. Mcdonald thanked the con-
vention for the honor Of the election
and announced that OH account of the
severe cold under which he labOred he
wonld make no speech. Paul Lavallee
and II. F. Vessel were placed in NOM
inati0n for temporary secretary and a
vote was saved by Gen. johnson, who
suggested that as Two secretaries would
be needed, both be elected. On motion
of T. j. Brady committee of five on
permanent organization was named by
the chair as follows:
Committees Are Named.
Permanent Organization-Gen. r. w.
johnson. Crawford Livingston, Charles
Jessrang. W. P. Murray. John E. Hearn.
John j. DobsOn moved the appoint
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but. as it turned out. Mr.. Warren's
friends controlled the Eighth and gave
the popular Eighth ward Democrat the
nom ination. There was considerable
canvassing over the selection of can
didate for representative in the Tenth.
Eleventh wards and country districts,
but this was finally happily settled by
the nom ination of William a. Borden.
Hon. j. G. Michael called the conven-
ton to order, announcing that he had
been requested so to do by the chair
man of the county committee. who was
unable to be present.
W. H. Mcdonald. of the First ward,
was placed in nomination for temporary
chairman. j. c. Mangan. of the Second
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NEWPORT. r. L., Sept. 29.-Ah After
noon train from Boston brought ARpr-
vate car, in which were Mrs. W. Kiii
Vanderbilt and her daughter. They
were met at the depot by carriage, and
were driven Immediately to the marble
palace, which was in readiness. There
was no one at the depot To meet
her. An interview was sought in
vain. 1t is now stated that Mrs. Van
derbilt has not come to Rhode Island for
the divorce. but that she will return to
Europe in the spring. -
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the convention empower the delegation
from the Seventh ward to fill the va.
cancy later on. if deemed best. That
permission or authority was granted.
and then Secretary Lavallee moved that
me county committees he empowere, / O
fill all vacancies that NAV occur on the
ticket. with the exception of the Sew
enth ward. which had previously been
provided tor.
This completed the work of the con.
vcntion, and with the exception OF the
trifiing disagreement in the Eighth
ward, there was perfect harmony from
beginning To end. No contest was made
by the defeated delegation in the Sixth
ward. as had been predicted all along.
OF the ticket nominated there is no ne.
cessity TO speak at length. In both the
candidates for senate and house it is
strong and lnsures st. Paul voicr and
standing in the Legislatures that she has
ho. had in recent years.
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Olivier in one OF his happiest efforts,
wasting no time. but stating in few
words some OF the many noble qualities
of the present incumbent, and declared
that his name was synonymous with
success.
J. j. MeCatfrrty arose to protest
against third nomination for any man.
and was greeted with derisive laughter.
He declared that the convention would
regret il il it persisted in such course.
He had no name to present to the con-
vention.