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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-11-23
TWO FIRES.
A Dwelling House and Barn and Other
Buildings near ElktOn Destroyed
on FRIDAY.

a disastrous fire occurred on the Landing
Farm, near Elkton, owned by w. II. Mackall,
and tenanted by Malvern Jones, on Friday
morning, the large barn and hay barracks
being burned to the ground with their con-
tents entailing loss of about four thou
sand dollars.
The fire originated in the large barn about
ten o'clock, and was first noticed by Mrs.
Jones. who called to her husband. who when
he rushed to the building found it already Il
mass of flame
He made an effort to save two mules in the
stable but was unable to do so and they were
burned. The barn was an old structure with
stone foundations, and was built with two
wings one used as Il cattle shed and the
other as Il hay barrack. 1t contained about
40 tons Of hay, straw, provcndep and II
quantity of harness, and other articles. which
where all consumed. The fire communicated
to three straw ricks. containing 30 tons-and
quickly wiped them out. The hay barracks
Il comparatively new building containing GO
tons of bailcd hay and 20 tons of straw.
owned by Armstrong & Co., grain dealers, of
North East, next caught fire and went down
down before the consuming flames, the con-
tents being Il total loss.
FIGHTING TIL y FIRE.
As soon as the fire was discovered an
alarm was given at Deibert's boat yard near.
by and the mon hurried to the scene. Tn,
wind was fortunately not blowing in line
with the house, but heroic efforts were
needed to prevent the flames connecting with
n frame stable which stood between the barr
and that building. A messenger was sent tc
Elkton and an alarm was given at the Sin
gerly Fire Engine hous", to which the com.
pany quickly responded and the steamer and
apparatus were run to the fire. and did good
service.
THE Loss AND INSURANCE.
An approximate estimate of the loss is as
follows Buildings S2500 W. H. Mackall
fully insured in the Cecil Mutual Coz Baled
hay and straw. Armstrong Il Co., $500,
covered by insurance, in Caedonian Co.,
Asher A. Scott, agent; GO tons hay and straw,
harness, etc., owned by Malvera Jones, $500
insurance not known: The mules were in
sured by W. C. Grow agent.
DWELLING HOUSE BURNED.
The large frame dwelling houee on the farm
Of Harrison Edwards two and half miles
north of ElktOn was burned down on FRIDAY
morning. The furniture in the first and
second stories was saved. The fire caught in
the roof from defective llue. The property
was valued at $1,000, with insurance of $500.
placed by William c. Crow Ekton.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-11-23
MARYLAND Day at Atlanta.

At a meeting OF the Merchants and Manu-
facturers Association, of Baltimore, on Mon
day it was decided to observe Maryland Day
at the Atlanta Exposition December 9th, the
previously abandoned project of celebrating
such day being taken up again.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-11-23
Craig-Grant.

Mr.. Christopher G. Craig and Miss Maria
N Grant, daughter of Mr.. Zachariah Grant
of Colora. We're united in marriage on We'd
nesday evening. at the home OF the brides
parents. The Rev. j. II. Geoghegan per-
formed the ceremony.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-11-23
Stephen Ash.

Stephen Ash aged four years. son of
Stephen o. Ash, of Iron Hill, died at the
home of his parents on Saturday Of Kidney
disease following scarlet fever. The funeral
took place on Sunday. the internent being at
Otis Chapel burying ground.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-11-23
BrintOn -Iinc0lr

Mr.. HeAry L. Brntou senior editor of the
Ortord Press, and Mrs Elizabeth H Lincoln,
widow Of Abel Lincoln. were married by
Friends ceremony in Philadelphia on Tuesday
afternoon.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-11-23
DwELLING HOUSE BURNED.
DEATHS OF A WEEK.
John w. Day.

John w. Day, well known citizen of the
First District died at his home in Ceeilton on
Sunday night after Il long illness. in the 50th
year of his age. For number of years he
held the office of magistrate in Cecilton.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-11-23
ROthWell-DaylS

Mr.. Philip r. Rothwel and Miss Alice
Davis, both of Elkton. Were married on We'd
nesday evening at the residence of Mr.. james
Sykes Mallit street, by the Rev. William
Schouler.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-11-23
NOVEMBER WEDDINGS.
Price Howard.

Miss Laura V. Howard, daughter of Mr..
Richard Howard, of Zion, and Mr. Henry s.
Price, OF Mechanics Valley, were married on
Wednesday evening at the home of the BRIDE
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-11-23
Gillard Thompson,

Miss Emma j. Thompson, OF Port Deposit,
and Mr.. Joseph J. Gillard, of Chester, Pa,
we're married on Thursday evening, Nov u,
in their newly furnished home in that city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-03
Westminster Theater.

Sam T. Jacks Original Creole Company.
made up of 20 or more girls and half as many
men. who are comedians, are at the West
minister Theater for the week. The company
has been at this theater before. and as the
attendance was large at both the afternoon
and evening performances yesterday. IL is
fair to presume that the enterprise stands
we'll with the patrons Of the Westminster
Theater. The program opens with minstrel
scene. In the olio, Irving Jones tells a num-
ber of funny stories, sings a song or two, and
walks off the stage. leaving the audience in
the best OF humor. Cole and Wiley appear in
a novel sketch. They are good singers. clever
dancers and capable entertainers. Florence
Hines, as a male Impersonator. made hit.
The singer OF the company is Miss Margarets
Los oros, and she is assisted by William
Gauze. The entire company appears in "a
musical sketch, entitled under The Weeping
Willows" In this there is an abundance OF
sweet singing. and many Of the old and we'll
known negro ballads are given in very
pleasing manner. The whole concludes with
what is termed the Southern sunset.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-03

the hero OF the strong and direct story
that held attention unfiaggingly to the
end
OF the others in the cast Mr.. Elwood,
Mr.. Elliot, Mr.. Tannehill and Mary T..
Barker are entitled to commendation for
excellent work. The music in the church
was finely sung and the tout ensemble of
tie big religious church spectacle was
peculiarly effective. And the costumes
were magnificent.
Some idea of the completeness and inn
mensity of the production may be had
from the statement of the fact that three
tremendous 6O-foot cars were needed TO
bring the scenes and settings to this
city. They came through on a special
trsin from Scranton, Pa, and reached
town Sunday night, when the cars were
hauled by dummy engine through
Dorrance street to the front of the opera
house and the heavier pieces were un-
loaded there and taken through the front
entrance and auditorium 10 the stage.
All night Sunday and all day Monday,
almost up to the hour OF the rising OF
the curtain, force OF 2i men. under the
direction OF Superintendent Willism
Doolen. lsbored hard in getting the seen
cry and mount in order for putting
up and rehearsing the setting.
And before tnat there had been heap
OF work TO do. Not "A stitch OF the Opera
House canvass was on the stage when the
"Gismondar scenery arrived. Every piece
drops. flies, wings, the smallest setting
was cleared out Every one OF the half q
hundred lines that are used for tho
hanging and arrangement of sets had
TO be taken down and relocated accord
ing to the plot" sent 10 the stage manager
i'm advance. This work occupied all Sat
urdsy night and Sunday, and was com
pleted by the time the "Gismonda" stuff
arrived. Cars brought absolutely every
thing needed for the production, from
the biggest and showiest drop o the small
est accessory. Even the organ, a tremen-
dous instrument, whose reals are heard
set, is brought along, although dozens
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-03

newed activity and snssrpfiss n sli Su1sX
circles, the restored cophdsnes = homo ed
the reinstated faith In our monetary strength
abroad.
In any event. the bonus proposed would
stand for the ext,nguisbment Of troublesoms
indebtedness, while in sne path wo now follow
there turks the menace OF unending bondnj
with our present Indebtedness still undis-
charged and aggravated In every feature
think national banks should be allowed W
issue c!rrlation equal TO the par value of tho
bonds they deposit to SECURE 10, pnd that the
tax on their circulation should be reduced "
- OF per cent, which would undoubtedly
meet all the expense the government incars on
their account. In addition they should be si-
lowed 10 substitute or deposit in lieu OF the
bonds now required rs security for their cir
culation those which would be issued for the
purpose of retiring the United States notes
and tire asury notes.
IL has always seemed to me that the provi-
sions of law regarding the capital Of national
banks which operate as limitation to th8ir
location fails to make proper compensation
for the suppression Vt state banks, which
came near TO the people in all sections o1 ths
country and readily furnished the Sth
banking accommodations and fGcilit
Any Inconvenience embarraSs q
ing from these restrictions on the a
national banks might well be
better adapting the present SYSTEM u
creation OF banks in smaller coma or
by permitting banks Of large capita - uscab-
lsh branches In such iocalitiesas would serve
the people-so regulated and restrained - 10
secure their safe and conservative control and
management.
IL is neither unfair nor unjust to charge
large share OF our present financial perplexi-
ties and dangers to the operation Of the lxXU
Of 1873 and 1890 compelling the purchase ofSdl-
YER by the government.
No government, no human contrivance o.
act of legislation, has ever been able to hs,lA
the two metals together in free coiuags, q .
ratio appreciably different ffom that which u
established In the markets Of the world
Twice in our recent history we have dgs
nally failed to raise by Legislation tho valu4
of silver. Under an act Of congress passed In
1873 the government was required for more
than IL years to expend annually at least ~
00O,000 in the purchase Of silver bullion fof
coinage.
The act of July IA, 1890, IN still bolder effort
Increased the amount Of silver the governmdRt
was compelled to purchase and forced IL TO ~
come the buyer annually OF 5t,0o0,000 OUNCES
or practically the entire product Of our mints-
Under both laws silver rapidly and steadily
declined in value.
have suggested remedy which my Sudg>
ment approves desire, however. to assure
the congress that am prepared to c9opcrAtd
with them in perfecting any othermeasura
promising thorough and practical relief, apd
that will gladly labor with them In ev6yy
patriotic endeavor to further the interest and
guard the welfare of our countrymen whom
in our res pectve places OF duty we have uA-
| dertaken to serve.
GROVER CLEvELAND.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-03

fash that has moved men at all times to de-
fend their country honor.
The play presented last night fdlfills nearly
all the requirements OF patriotic drama. The
different parts were, almost without excep.
tion. well taken. Some of them were even
rendered in a manner that entitled 1.-The per.
formers to more than ordinary approval.
Joseph Slaytor's presentation OF Robert
Adams, the hero OF the play, and the victim
of many plots was fine one. His person
ality. fine voice, and at times excellent
dramatic action, won, as they deserved. the
warm approval OF the audience. The charac-
ter OF Hiram Lawton gave Edwin Bethel an
opportunity TO do some difficult and varied
acting, and he did IL in a manner that was
generally creditable As Jeremiah Flip. tho
inventor of an electrical destructive appara-
tus. and also of decidedly brig ht and inter.
esting fun. Arthur l.. Moultol was a very
decided success. and added TO his excellent
reputation as a comedian.
Theodore Hudgins made an acceptable naval
officer, and in the Interpretation OF the DIM
cult part Of Don Isnatio Alvarado, George r.
Caine showed clever work.
Mildred Hollands presentation OF the char
acter Of May Harvey. tho fancee of Adams.
was a good fulhliment Of the requirements OF
the part. Very earnest, painstaking and
strong was the work OF Rose Chesneau. a.
Donna Maria Alyarado the Chilisn lady.
Miss Lottio williams made a very happy and
lively Miily Plimmer. Her dancing was neat
and fetching.
Maggie Cline captured the house last even
ing. and evidenced that she still remains as
strong favorite in this city ~ she has ever
been. a number Of bright. new songs, were
given by her. Dnd the applause was extensive.
and the recalls ntm Drous. Her great favor
;te song was giyen,witb q noise that seemed
ss II three OF four Krupp guns had been
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-03
Keith's Opera House.

Robert Adams Joseph slsytor
Don Ignatio Alvarado George X. Caine
Mr.. Harvey Charles X. Gilbert
Hiram Lawton Edwin Bethel
jeremiah Flip Arthur II. Moulton
Ensign Sedley jackson Theodore Hudglns
Slas Brander Ernest Allen
Remsen George Duke
Snow j. w. Sullivan
Policeman sharles Trusdale
Messenger Tony Dudley
MAY Harvey Mildred Holland
Donna Maria Alvardo Rose Chesneau
Milly Plummer Lottle Williams
The presentation Of the noble melodrama
"oid Glory" at Keith's Opera House. was
well worthy Of suffering the Inconvenience
OF the unreasonable and disaereoable weather
Of last evening to witness. And many per-
sons were present, Notwithstanding the draw
backs named, when the performance began.
This popular pieco and its patriotic senti-
ments require noble setting, for on no occa-
sion should things that appeal to one OF the
noblest virtues of men be in any way lowered.
The niche occupied by a nations flag can
never be too much honored, for ii is a place
than which there can be none o, earthly
things nobler. How true The sentiment in
this drama is, no one that has witnessed can
fail to perceive.
There is in the earnestness and enthusiasm
with which its patriotic ideas are received
by the audience evidence Of truth, namely,
that the heart Of the people beats ever in
unison with the desire of the nations glory.
The spirit with which the lines of the play
writer is greeted is the same that has kept the
symbol Of the nation from dishonor. The
flashes Of truth may seem to be marked most
strongly by the less careful appauders; hut IL
is the truth that sentiment has caused to
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-03
The AriOn Club Concert.

The Arion Club will open it's 10th sea-
son with three grand concerts, at which
full orchestra will assist. The first,
which will be given at Infantry Hall at
7:45 o'clock this evening, consists of
Saint Saens' opera concert performance
"Samson and Delilah," for the first
time given in Providence and will have
the following cast of principals: Miss
Gertrude May Stein, prima donna mezzo
soprano; Mr.. Carl Nseser, tenor; Mr..
George W. FERGUSON, baritone and Mr..
q. X. Clark. basso.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-03

brought into the house to assist the hero in
his throwing down act. and there were other
realistic effects.
The members OF the sold Glory" Company
were called before the curtain at the close OF
the third act. Tne piece has a number Of
thrilling climaxes. and there are many inter
esting scenes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-03
StOddard Lectures.

At Infantry Hall, beginning tom, @
evening, a course of the StoGGard
ures, covering four consecutivs
day evenings. will be given. The ",
all CT wnicn are on familiar ana lrts
ing topics, will be delivered N tLt 10
lowing order: NAPLES, - "Napo, eou
Bonapsrte, "India, ""Japnr.'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-03
LOthr0p's Opera House.

Henriette Miss Kate Dallas
Louise Miss Cora Williams
La Frocbard Miss Nina Fleet
Countess do Linieres Miss Eliza Hudson
Marianne Miss Minnie Walton
Sister Gonevieve Miss Lillian Dwinell
Julie Miss Bertha Lansing
Florette Miss Maud Ulmer
Cora Miss Lillian Newton
Cheyaler do Vaudrey Frank Drummer
Count de Linieres Frank Ellsworth
Pierre Frochard Frederick Murray
jacques Frochard j. W. Walsh
Picard Park Hughes
Marquis de Presles Alexander Gaden
Doctor OF the Hospital Frank Kirk
Officer OF the Guatd Samuel A. Evans
La Fleur William Arnott
Antoine j. s. Walters
The popularity Of 1.-THE Two Orphans" was
long ago established, and judging from the
audience in Lothrop's yesterday, It's popular
ity has not begun to wane. The story Is de-
lightfully portrayed by Miss Kate Dallas and a
stock company Of some considerable merit.
Miss Cora Williams carefully portrays the
part of louise. the blind girl and the gentle.
men in tho cast are very good. The stage
setting. music and costuming are better than
usual. IL that is possible. The bill will be
presented each afternoon and evening this
week. and should be well patronizsd.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-03

OF such organs might be hired in any
sizable town and IL Is most unwieldy
piece of furniture to load, unload and
handle.
"Gismonda" will be played all the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-03
Providence Opera House.


sismonde ,.,,, Fanny payenport
Bishop Sophron Arthur Elliot
Iaregoras prakos Fred NJ Mayer
ARenllo kcciacioli j. j. Fitzsimmons
Stradslla Fred Sackett
Prince Jacques Lusignan Lauren Rees
Duke JACQUES Neal McCay
baron Gustiniani Fred M. Harris
Count Leonana De Tocco E. r. Nagle
Dom Bridas Frank willard
Basiliades Frank Tannehill, sr
Mataxas Ellis hyse
bimonetti Hugh Arnott
spirdion W. II. Fouget
Tiberio Edward h. Adams
Andrioli Franklin Thorpe
?asquale Harry Chase
Jhristofano George Hamlin
Pericles es'' RIM. Barton
Epiphane q. Il. Lellett
Thisbe Mary T.. Barker
Cypriela Louise Wakelee
Leonardo Ann Fairchild
Donata jean Howard
Almerio Melbourne MacDowel
The large audience in the Providence
Opera House left the theater last evening
feeling that full value had been received
for individual contribution to the box
office receipts. Fanny Davenport has al
ways kept faith with her admirers and
patrons in seasons past, and those who
saw her matchless production of "Gis-
monda" last evening saw the most salts
flying performance offered in this city
thus far this season. III was q gorgeous
dramatic feast Tor the eye and mind, fill
ing the eye completely and satisfying the
mind TO a liberal extent.
II was a superb spectacular exhibition,
from first to last, the five scenes includ-
ing the Acropolis. the cloister at Daphne,
the palace OF the Duchess, Nymph's
Hill. and the final browning triumph OF
the church OF Santa Maria, were all
splendidly put upon the stage. Inoeed,
il cannot be recalled when they were
equaled.
Besides the wonderful scenic dress the
drama received, Sardou's recent creation
was played superbly by Miss Davenport,
Melbourne MaoDowell and their strong
supporting company. Miss Davenport,
when the opportunity presented itself,
illustrated her right to stand in the front
rank OF American actresses. Her simu-
lation Of mothers love, the spontaneity
of her personoal sacrifice to save her
child, her repugnance at the thought of
marrying plebian, even after he had
saved her boy, her appreciation of the
noble qualities of the man she had prom
ised to marry, and her final acknow.
ledgment OF love were all powerfully IL
Illuminated. She embodied all these phases
OF passion with consummate skill with
out being in the least obtrusive or con-
veying the impression that II was merely
acting. She was queenly central figure
as Gismonda in succession Of remark
able stage pictures.
Mr.. MacDowell's performance was like
wise remarkable. He stands without
peer on the American stage in
heroic roles. He has the magnetism,
personal traits and splendid physique
necessary for snch part as Almerio.
Such a man was capable to cope with
wild beast TO save a human life. Such
a man could be capa BILE of heroic self
sacrifice almost without limit. He filed
the stage, whether in action or repose,
and presented grand picture of reserve
power. He was at all times unsurpas.
singiy convincing. lie left no question
to be debated In the mind, for he was
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-03
Fireman Dill's Condition.

Fireman Dill who was injured ysstsrday
forenoon is reported 80 being little mofo
comfortable today, but the attending
physiciass are not yet prepared 10 saf
hew his injuries viii Eesult
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-04-22
vhc Short stor. Club.

Mr.. Marshall rendered his parlors of the
Oxford to the Short Story Club Wednesday
evening. Major F. Willis presided. Miss
Flora Rheet opened the exercises with a
piano solo; Mrs. Frances Burkett read an
original story, entitled My Star" which
was received with marked appreciation by
the audience; Miss Grahame voiced "Arditis
Waltz Song" Mrs. NJ. t. Haywood recited
AUX Italiens' with artistic shading and
deep feelirg; Miss Grahame again sang
"Lore's Philosophy" accompanied by her
sister. Miss Bessie Grahame; DR.. Thomas
Calvar gave a laughable sketch, dubbed
He Wasn't in IT, and, for an encore, 1.-The
Ledger" Miss JEANNE Haywood pleased
with two dainty vocal numbers. In Mar
garita" she was accompanied by the Misses
Bagley on violin and piano. Miss Anna
Hartford closed the exercises with a
humorous selection, 1.-The Bread-crust
Girl The president announced a special
entertainment for May II. Mrs. Burkett,
The vice president, will have the refresh
D1ents in charge on that occasion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-04-22
TO PROVIDE LAND.
Discussing Practical Methods of Help
ing the Poor.

Discussing Practical Methods of Help
ing the Poor.
There was meeting Saturday afternoon
of the citizens central relief committee to
consider the request of the District Com
missioners that the committee shall for
mulate plan, either permanent or to meet
temporary emergencies, in caring for the
poor of the District. The meeting was held
in the Office Of Judge Cole, the chairman of
the committee, but the attendance was SO
small that after a short informal consider
alton of the matter it was decided to post
pone action until next Saturday, when all
the members of the committee will earnest
ly be urged to be present. Those present
Saturday were Judge C. c. Cole, Mrs. j.
w. Babson, Miss Loring. Mr.. T. w. Noyes,
DR.. Richie, Mr.. John F. Cook and Secre-
tary L. S. Emery.
AT the next meeting Of the committee,
which will be held in the Office of Judge
Cole, at the City Hall, at o'clock Satur-
day afternoon, Mr.. Emery will submit a
mental farm. Those needing help, Mr..
Emery believes, are the aged and the in
firm, those who depend too much on public
assistance and those who are out of en-
ployment by the excess of laborers over the
demand in any industry.
He will propose to provide for 200 families,
aggregating 1000 persons, by purchasing or
renting 1000 acres of land, giving each
family ten acres. At $40 an acre the cost
of land, if purchased, would be $50 900;
equipment with tools, 5000; seed for the
first year, 5000, shelter other than may be
reasonably expected to be on purchased
farms. $1,000; provisions for first few
months, 5000; making a total of So, 900,
which Is less than was collected for charity
last year.