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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-05-25
GLASGOW ITEMS.
GLASGOW. DEL May %, 1895.

GLASGOW, DEL May %, 1895.
Mrs. l.. +. Anderson is spending some time
here.
Mr.. Janvier of Clayton, n. j. visited here
this week.
Miss Viola McWhorter of NIiddletown is
visiting Senator Alrichs and family.
Mr. and Mrs Frank McWhorter of Middle
town spent Sunday afternoon with friends
here.
Rev. DR.. Nallandigham of Newark filed
the Presbyterian pulpit on Sunday morning
in the absence of Rev. H. G. G. Vincent, who
preached ut Perryville.
The following pupils of the school have
made an average of 80 per cent for the pas
month Nora Lindell 100 Randolph Lindell
99-Lizzie Fulton 99-Herman NJ Mullen 49,
The Concert given by the Orchestra Of
Grace Church of Wilmington on Thursday
evening of last week in the Presbyterian
Church was of a very high order and was
much appreciated by the large audiance
present Much credit is due Mr.. and Mrs J.
b. Cazier, it being through their untiring
efforts that the concert was made success.
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made owing to the scarcity of beard and
diversified growth.
On Tuesday at 2.30 p. m. o'clock, a very
serious accident occurred ut Port Deepest, near
McClenahan's quarry. Extra, No. 1926, south
bound ran into extra No, $685. the latter was
just leaving the quarry siding, moving slowly
when the former running at much greater
rate of speed, collided with No. $685. just as it
was on the switch, doing considerable dam
age, fortunately no one was injured. The
wrecking crew worked all night in getting
things right and clearing away the debris,
which was accomplished at $50 o'clock on
Wednesday morning.
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The council chamber was uncomfortably
filled long before the exercises began, many
not being able to gain admittance. The
services began by singing America" fol-
lowed by prayer by Rev. f. II. Mullineaux.
Addresses were made by Rev. F. H.
Mullineaux DIR. d. l.. Clifford, and w. H.
Abrams eX-state counselor
Miss Maud Benjamin's inimitabe recitation
elected hearty encore, to which she re-
sponded with another of equal merit. A solo
by Miss Maude Leedom occasioned great
applause. reading by Miss Mary Cameron
and solo by Mrs. II. j. Reed were worthy of
the particular attention which they received.
We wish there was more than one ami
versary during the year.
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CHESAPEAKE CITY ITEMS.

CHESAPEAKE CITY, MD, May 90, 1885,
Mr.. Henry Hager visited Newark, Del. this
week.
Mr.. G. s. Woolley is having his residence
painted
Miss Carrie Brady is visiting friends in
Philadelphia.
Mr.. Thomas Conrey is building an addition
to his coal wharf.
new bridge is being built at the Pivot by
the canal company.
Mrs. J. H. Brooks has returned home after
IA visit to Wilmington.
Mr.. Samuel Powell, of Philadelphia, is WIS.,
iting his parents in town.
Mrs. Louise Metz has returned after n
visit to Baltimore friends.
Mr.. Harrie Miller of Philadelphia, has been
visiting his parents in town.
Mr.. VIM. j. Barwick is having his residence
on Bohemia avenue painted.
Rev. IL. A. q. Wesserned has returned
from visit to Port Deposit.
Mr.. Edward Clark is having his property
on Bohemia avenue repaired.
The fishing season having closed the fisher
men are busy taking their nets up.
Mrs. james l.. Hopper and sons Thomas
and John, are visiting in Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cook and daughter of Tren-
ton n. j., have been visiting Mr. and Mrs.
II. II. Brady.
Rev. $. NJ. Perry, pastor of Presbyterian
Church, is attending the General Assembly
in Pittsburg, Pa.
Misses Alma V. Bouchelle and Hattie A
Morgan are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Freeman of Philadelphia.
DR.. and Mrs. |. n. W. Irvine who have
been spending few days with Mr.. and Mrs.
j. II. Steele have returned to their home in
Philadelphia Pa.
Mr.. Herman Bouchele and John Metz
members of the Odd Fellows lodge OF this
town, went to Philadelphia on Tuesday to
attend the parade.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles L. Ellison entertained
DR.. and Mrs. Irvine and Mr.. and Mrs. J. Fl
Steele at their home near st. Augustine on
Monday afternoon and evening
In the absence of the pastor the Y. P. S,
C.. E. OF the Presbyterian church conducted
the Sunday evening service, They will have
charge of the service on next Sunday evening
All are cordially invited. Services at 8 D. m.
The community deeply sympathises with
the friends and relatives of the killed and
wounded in the terrible explosion which
occurred on Wednesday morning, on the
farm OF Mr.. Vim. c. Pyle Bohemia Manor. A
full account will be found elsewhere in the
WING
Prof. NJ. l.. Harper of the Chesapeake CITY
Academy will hold his annual commence
ment in Masonic hall on Friday evening
May 81. Rev. John McElmoyle of the Pres
byterian Church, Elkton, will deliver the
class Grafton. The graduates are: Miss Mary
Willis. ''soutitorian" Miss Mamie Beis-
wanger. ''valedictorian"; Miss Nellie Egee.
''choice of book Miss Ada Jefferson, "Influ
ence OF Legend upon Literature" Medals
Medal OF Merit Harold Steele: Mathematical
Medal, A. Beiswanger Music will be fur
nished by the Elkton Banjo Club and Bou-
chelle's orchestry.
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RISING SUN ITEMS.


RISING Sun, May 90, 1895.
The Womans Relief corpes and Garfield
Post G.. A. r. will attend church on Sunday.
The X. G. L intend to hold a large festival
in the near future, for the benefit of their
order.
Rev. Layheld, of Wilmington, will preach
in the NJ. L. Church on Sunday morning.
Rev. Layfleld was formerly of the Zion
Circuit
The public school will hold an entertain
ment in the hall on Saturday night 1t is to
be something new and interesting. Admiss-
ion 25c reserved seats 35c.
Messrs Joseph $. Pogue and son held
another of their large sales of vehicles on
Saturday last they report II very good sale
They intend to have another on June LIST.
The Normal school will hold its regular
annual picnic on Saturday next, going after
flowers to analyze and different kinds of
minerals, They intend going to the Penna
barrens.
Mrs. Mabel 7. Mayberry died in Phila:
d"lphia on Saturday last. She was the wife of
Elmer Mayberry formerly of Pennington,
WI. one was buried Ut EDtneHtr burNlng
grounds on Tuesday.
The Sunday School at West Nottingham
Presbyterian Church has been changed from
morning until Immediately after services.
Also Bible class was organized by Rev. d.
L. Shaw for the men of the church.
The West Nottingham Base Ball Club de-
feated the Tome Institute team on the
formers grounds in hotly contested game on
Saturday last. Score. West Nottingham 49,,
Institute, 7. This makes the second game
of the series, each winning one the tie will be
played off on Saturday May %.
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HAM MOCKS

There's more than you We
thought in the crest cure
Prescription: A hammock and
two friendly tying places. And
hammocks don't always cult
vate solitary enjoyment. Our
part, the hammocks and hooks
and spreaders and pillows.
Mexican Hammocks, 81 to $50.
Cotton lIammocks, one-fourth colored,
with pillow and spreader, 81 80.
Palmer Hammocks, complete with pill
low and spreader, 81 to So
Spreaders, 20c a pair; anchor ropes,
20c a air; hooks, l2c pair
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tE anamaker's.
Philadelphia, May p, 1894
FANCY DRESS GOODS

FANCY DRESS GOODS
It's enough to tempt us to
similar cupidity to see the
prices some of the stores
charge for dress stutfs. A
handful OF samples was shown
usyesrerday. The $3.50 grade
was matched to a dot at $50
here; so was the S. piece
same goods in a different
mixture; looked prettier and
was made to cost you SOC
more. But you shop around
more than you used to do
to your advantage and ours.
Here are four instances of
attractive stuffs at a third I'M
der the usual:
1t soc a Ju,d.
IS inch Armure Melange; blue, brown
green, tan and gray mixes; Summer
shades. Regular price 75c.
At 75c a Ju7d.
as inch light weight Corkscrew, blue
brown, gray and tan mikes; dressy
and serviceable for travelling costumes
Formerly 81.
At 75c u y1r7.
40 inch neat striped Suiting choice
color blendings mixed through navy,
brown, green and cadet stripes, on
white grounds. Price dropped from
81.
At 81 a ya''d.
40 inch half silk Novelty Among
the newest of fancy suitngs Regu-
lar price $3.50
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PERRYVILLE ITEMS.
PERRYvILLE, May 22nd, 1895.

NAY Emu, 1880
Charles Ryan, has accepted a position as
conductor on the electric cars in Baltimore
Miss Budd, Of Elkton, was visiting her
brother, Rev. II. G. Budd, on Saturday and
Sunday last
Mrs. Alvy Owens, of Principle, was the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Isaac Watson on
Thursday of last week.
Miss Ella Rulette who has been sick for
the last five weeks at Mr.. VIM. Barnard'r, with
intermittent fever, still remains in very
critical condition.
Two young gentlemen, students of Drew
Theological Seminary attended services at
the NJ. L. Church of this place on Sunday
last, their mode of travel being the safety
bicycle.
The festival held on Friday and Saturday
evenings last by the infant class was quite a
success, the proceeds amounting to s25,
which will be used for the purpose of aiding
to build the chimney on the new church.
Presiding Elder Rev. L. E. Barrett preached
to large congregation in the NJ. L. Church
ON Sunday evening last, from the following
text, st. Luke 90 ch-42. and 40 verses, sub
ject "The Pentent and the Impenitent Thief.
Mr.. T. l.. Boyd, of this place, caught a
queer specimen of fish, in one OF his set nets
a few days ago. Some claim it to be a water
scorpion, while others tender it the name of
the "devil fish," 1t is about IS inches long
and somewhat resembles lizard in shape,
and cat fish in appearance.
The fashion of shaving clean has been
adopted by quite number of our young men
who made their appearance at church on
sunday morning. minus their moustaches.
Others were persuaded to follow suit, as it
was thought no remarkable change would be
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STAR OIL HEATER

An oil stove gives just the
warmth needed these chilly
mornings andthere'll be plenty
of use for them during rainy
spells all Summer-especially
for cottagers. The Star is
complete with sheet-iron drum
nickel trimmed; centre-draft
burner. S5.85-they cost
5000 a month or so back.
JOHN WANAMAKER.
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HOUSEKEEPING LINENS
Table Linen

1 u6Le LINEN
at 56c yard-Bleached Irish Damask
81 inches wide, in big range of
handsome designs; goods that the
housekeeper would be willing to pay
75c for.
At 65c yard-Strong durable heavy
grass bleached Damask, soft finish,
20 inches wide; has been rapid
seller here at soc.
Z070eIS.
At 12lc each-Those extra heavy I'M
bleached Turkish Bath Towels of
generous size are plenty here again.
At 20c each-All white Irish Hucka-
back Towels, extra heavy and spec
tally adapted for the bath; they
would be cheap at 25c.
Napkins.
At 81 dozen-22 inch cream colored
Napkins that will be white with u
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COTTON DRESS STUfFS

buying them would increase
our helpfulness to you. To-
day is rich in such happenings
warm weather fabrics dainty
as tho the colorings were re-
Elected sun. kisses; and priced
as tho there were no tribute
due the conjurors OF such
beauties, This list will lead
you to a dozen interesting
spots.
High grade CoHons.
Pipes, 70 to Csc.
The choicest of English and French
made goods; figure and plain; tints
nuuaing the daintiest silk dyeing.
D~l%S, IS 10 SOC.
Scotch made and all woven colors neat
combinations, made for hard wear
M0ar0S. 25 to f7r.
A standard hot weather material for
dresses, waists and shirtng; almost
as cool as an Organdie. Washes
better.
S70i0r/ Silks, 25r.
100 STYLES or more of the best kind; de
signs, dyeng and weaving better
than most makes. No better have
sold al SOC.
SC0tch GluehaD1S, 200.
These are the 80 and 35c kind. They
are made by one of the best Glasgow
mills.
Scotch WouSsellne z5c.
Woven colors; first season for this airy
fabric.
Irish DiWheS, 25c.
One of this season S favorte thin stuffs
Better in cloth and printing than
in grandmothers days.
Printed Organizes, 25c.
Something new to sell them at 25c,
but here they are. The usual price is
Soc.
M0aeSt b17ced CoHons.
Printed Leans, 4r.
Yankee wit and close selling may have
something to do with the price.
Dress CHe0z0k, SC.
Less than cost of making, 50 the mill
man tells us. Regular price lis Toe.
Carponetfe, &c
More than forty styles.
Printed Leans, Sc.
Tinted and white grounds; staple and
fancy patterns; fast colors, so users
tell us. Regular price was l22c
RriNtedDlmuheS, 10 and II Z C
Crowded countess all day tell the
story of these Summer stuffs. Rein
forcements keep the shelves full.
Printed Duck, Ioc.
80 inch wide; light and dark colors;
the kind Of stuff for the romping
boys and girls.
Wo0pn DurkS, I21ac
Woven to stand hard knocks. Sold
until a day or two ago for l6c.
.Scotsh G1nghaD1s I6c.
Styles and quality same as usually sell
at 25c. Won't last long at this
price and no more to be had tss we
know Of.
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chair, in which she may vile away the
balmy breezes of summer
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Wing Agents.

For the convenience OF those desiring to
secure copies OF the WIG and send adyer-
tisements to the paper the following WHO
agencies have been established throuyhou
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WOULDN'T A SALARY COME HANDY See
advertisement of "Chance to earn money!
in another column, if you want position.
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few washings and wear equal to
81 quality.
At Sl.25 doZen--Snow- white Scotch
Damask Napkins in many choice
patterns; 20 in. square.
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Use the want, for sale, etc., column in the
Who'll cent word an insertion is the
small cost for big results.
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IN THE BOOK STORE

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-26
1IuEDATGREaT BRITAIN.
ReaI Significance of the Protest Addressed
to ,y.pan by Russis, France and Germany.

Real hignltchnce OF t"o 'f"s'''
TO Japan by Russis, France and Germany
NEW YORK, April 25.-A dispatch from
London 10 the Herald says;
Tho real significance of the joint pro-
test made Yesterday by Russia, Germany
and France against the ratincauon OF
the Chino-Japanese treaty or peace Is
well understood in English diplomatic
circles. 1t is a protest against secret
Hrltfsh-Japanese understanding arflNeu
at before peace was finally arranged.
In a word. England has made a nara
and fast combination with Japan, ana
the other great powers have joined III the
late protest i'm order to prevent the possl-
lilo Communication OF the alliance. Eng
land and Japan have been In perfect ac-
cord since the peace negotiations pe-
gan. -.
authority for this important statement,
n can be accepted as a fact by the
world at large 1t is already recognized
Inv the foreign ministers IN Berlin. Paris
and ST Petersburg that the protest lodg-
ed Yesterday was aimed really at Eng
land who after the continental powers
rejected her OYCrturcs at the commence
ment of the war. set to work safeguard
ing British interests in view OF the ulti-
mate success of the Japanese.
j have good authority lor stdllnb ."h'
Lord Kimberley has been consulted In
every step during the peace negotiations
and that England will support Japan
bv every diplomatic influence I'm the
ratification Of the treaty as arranged at
Shimonoseki.
Japan's concessions to England 1t Is i'm
possible to learn. but a definite under
Standing has been arrived at. and Eng
land will support Japan If the latter ig-
nores the protests Of the continental
powers
The situation is full of gravity, but
Great Britain will stand TO her policy
even If the present government be replac-
ed by the conservatives.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-26
yBomAsA miToHBLL KILLED.
A Nephew of Florida's Governor shot DeAa
bv n Jealous Hnstand.

TAMPA. FLA, April 3.-Thomas ~
Mitchell. a rophew of Governor Mitchell
Of Florida. was shot and killed by Perry
Hand. Mitchell. who was bachelor
owned an orange grove near Braiden-
town. and Mr.. and Mrs. Hand were neigh
Tors. Some time ago Mrs. Hand deserted
her husband. end went TO live with Mltch-
an The woman afterward returned 10
her husband. but about week ago she
again deserted him for Mitchell. Hand
then swore he would kill Mitchell. Yes
tcrday Hand procured n gun and went
TO Mitchelrs home. Mitchell met Hand
st the door and said:
80 you have got gun, have your"
Hand replied:
yes, / have; and. d-n you, / Intend
10 kill YOU"
He then emptied one barrel into Mitch
ell and the latter turned to run. Hand
then empt,ed the other barrel into the
victims back, the load entering just below
the heart.
Mitchell died I'm a few hours. Hand is
I'm Jail at Braidentown.
Mitchelrs friends threaten TO lynch him.
The sheriff has a strong guard about the
Jail.
Public sentiment is strong against Mrs.
Hand as 1t is thought that she forced
herself on Mitchell. O.
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statement that he was requested to use
his good offices by submitting to Lord
Kimberley. in behalf of the Government
OF Nicaragua, a proposal for CONF
promise:
when DR.. Barrios, Nicaraguas En-
voy to London, was summoned
nOms Nsssasua sSeas the for Mosaute esasnsp
difficulty. President Zelaya.. of Nicara-
qua, asked me to use my good offices in
settling the difficulty with England, 1
willingly consented. being personal
friend of Nicaragua's President, and
well-wisher. of that Republic.
"All my diplomacy failed. l was thrice
in London, and had several conferences
at the Foreign Office, but without any
success. Finally, four days ago, re-
ceived a letter from the British For-
eign Office, intimating that England had
refused to modify her ultimatum. ince
then I have had no instructions from
Nicaragua, but / have just received a
letter from President zelaya. dated Man
aqua. March 26th. A few lines OF this
will show how deeply Nicaragua resents
Great Brltain's action
~ perceive with deep SORROW writes
President Zelaya. that an evil spirit
moves England against our country, we
can only appeal TO reason. justice, and
the impartialty of the civilized woriu.
England has acted against US. without
hearing us, and Is now masslng her
strength to coerce us. We shall place
before all the nations a statement or tne
British demands and of our conduct. Al
the civilized world refuses to help US. we
can only oppose to the British display OF
force documents for history, proving De-
yond a doubt that Nicaragua acted justly,
~fsr1tf 70 nr nd
ence."
In the letter President Zelaya denies
that the British Consul was forbidden TO
employ cipher in sending his caDle uis-
patches. i'm this respect opposing the tes-
timony of the cable company.
READY TO DO HIS BLOODY WORK.
LONDON. Aprtl 25 5.-Rear-Admiral Hen
rv +. Stevenson, commanding the war
ships in the harbor Of Corinto. Nicaragua,
has telegraphed to the Admiralty that
other war vessels are on their way to
ioin his fleet at Corlnto, and that ne II
prepared TO land four hundred Dlue-Jdch-
cts at day-break tomorrow, II the brlt-
ish demands are not compiled with by
midnight tonight. The war ships are
living close TO the shore. In order 10 pro-
tect the landing party, which ire Al
miral saws he will cover with twenty
nine guns.
NO REQUEST FOR DELAY.
LONDON, April % The st. James Ga
zette says:
"Nothing is known at the United States
Embassy regarding any request maui os
the Washington Government TO bord MIN
berlv for delay on the part Of Great Brit
ain in taking action against Nicaragua:
II is understood that Great Britain ana
the United states are agreed upon tne
course to be pursued In enforcing COM
nliance with the British demand
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-26
RICHMOND. VA. FRIDAY APRIL 90 1888

alone Is estimated at $4,000. while the
damage 10 buildings will amount to not
less than $4,000. The storm came from
the northwest. and the hailstones came
covering the ground 70 the depth Of two
feet. The haIlstones were as large as
hens eggs. and the International and
Great Northern railroad was blockaded
with them. Section hands had g. clear
the track before trains could be run over
that part Of the hne-
The hailstones came down with such
terrible force that they made sieves out
of frame houses Large numbers OF live
stock were killed. The storm did great
damage TO property at castorville. La
croste Eagle Lake, and Benton City. put
no particulars have YET Deeh received
from those places. There was no loss Of
l,fe so far as reported, although many
persons were injured by the awful Inn
pact Of the hailstones.