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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-26


A well-known firm of bankers in London
have lust made a profitable investment.
Some time ago a man who had defrauded
them Of a large sum of money was taken
into custody, convicted and sentenced to
a long term of penal servitude.
AS may be imagined. the prison rare
did not agree with man who had by
means of fraud lived on the fat of the
land. The change affected him in many
ways, but he complained more particular
" of the effect the food had upon his
teeth. They were not numerous or in good
condition when he was sentenced and as
they rapidly became worse he applied TO
the governor of the prison for a new set.
He was told that the government did not
supply prisoners with artificial teeth, and
at the first opportunity he wrote to the
banking firm in question, offering IL they
would send him a new set, to give them
some valuable information.
ThereupOn the bankers, thinking the Of
fer might be a genuine one, sent the gov
ernor of the prison a check for f5 and
asked him to provide the convict with a
set of artificial teeth.
In due course the convict kept his prom
ise and sent the bankers certain informa-
ton, by which they were enabled to re-
cover no less than e, 800. of which they
had been defrauded. They naturally re-
garded this as the best investment they
had ever made, but 1t proved even better
than anticipated, for they have just re-
ceived from the prison authorities re-
mittance of fl, the teeth having cost only
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-26
Senator Jones of Nevada.
From the Chicago Times-Herald.

The life of Senator Jones of Nevada has
been continuous romance. One year he
is a millionaire and the next year he is
fat broke. To-day he has 100000 to his
credit, tomorrow he is $4,000 poorer than
when he was born. He is a really brilliant
man. He has remarkable fund Of useful
information and he can make a good
speech on any subject with very little pre-
paration. He is an inveterate stock gam
bier, and always a bull. At one time, fif-
teen years ago. he was worth 5000, coo. A
severe streak of bad luck followed, and in
two years he was broke.
During his flush period he presented his
wife with $50 900 worth of diamonds When
he reached the final zero he asked his wife
to lend him the diamonds. She did So
He sold them and invested the proceeds in
mining stocks. the venture was lucky. and
in less than a year the $4,000 had increased
to $500, COO. He then returned the almonds
TO his wife increased by % per cent. Jones
is interested in mines in Nevada, Califor-
MIA, Arizona and Colorado. His wealth is
now up IN the millions again. Rich or
poor. Jones is always happy. He is a firm
believer in his own good luck. He is a
spirited but not a wise poker player He
lost $685. 600 at one sitting at Tombstone
Ari.. and raked in $4,000 of Tom Bowen's
money the first week the latter served in
the Senate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-26
A Fortune in the sweepIne..
From the Philadelphia Record.


The annual house cleaning at the mint
began yesterday, and will be completed
by tomorrow week. This house clean
ing will bring small fortune to the gov
eminent, for the dust and refuse swept
up during the operation always bears be-
tween 800 600 and $4,000 worth OF gold. The
sweepings of the various apartments and
corridors. which have been gathered up
from day to day and placed carefully in
a barrel, were put into big pot yesterday
and burned up. 1t will be allowed to cool
for two days and will then be powdered
and turned over to the assayer After
ne is through with it he will find the
contents of the old barrel to be worth
about $4,000 There Is another source of
revenue in the sink wells below the wash
stands where the operatives perform their
additions after handling the gold blocks
The ooze In the sink wells will also be
treated like the sweepings and will proba-
bly, net about $4,000.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-26
KATHERINE DRExEL's WORK.
The First COIOred Catholic Church
in the south.

From the Philadelphia Record.
New Orleans. La, May 2O.-The first
colored Catholic church in the south was
dedicated in this city yesterday by Arch
bishop Janssius. The church owes its
foundation to Mother Katherine Drsxel.
and will be known as st. Katherine's in
consequence. The colored Catholics of the
diocese number 1900, and Archbishop
Janssius has been anxious for years to
have a special church for them.
The Crusader. the colored paper Of New
Orleans, and the leading negro Catholics
opposed a colored church, on the ground
It was drawing the color line, and that
they were very well satisfied with the
present arrangement, by which both races
enjoyed their religious rights in the same
Catholic churches.
The archbishop has finally triumphed,
however. and in St. Katherines the ne
groes will have church of their own,
where the choir and others are negroes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-26

"A Rude Suggestion.-"It's strange how
England hates 70 let anything CO." said the
man who worries.
Yes" replied the man Of violent preju-
dices; the only thing that country seems
willing to drop is the letter h. "-Washing-
ton Star.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-12-07

THERE doesn't seem to be any question
that the Republicans after March 4th, 1897
will control the United States Senate, and
in the event of the election of Republican
President next year, to which all political
events now certainly point will absolutely
control all three Departments of the
Government
The standing of the parties in the Senate
at present is as follows: Republicans, AZ
Democrats, 80; Populists, 6; Vacant del. }
1; total, 89.
AS result OF the recent elections the
Democrats lose Senators in Ohio, Maryland
and Kentucky, and their Republican
successors will take their seats March A,
1897. 1t is also as good as settled that on
the same date a Republican will succeed
Senator Hill of New York, There will be
two Republican Senators from Utah, which
has accepted Statehood and elected Re
publican Legislature. The disputed
Delaware Senatorship will be decided in
favor of the Republicans or the seat will he
declared vacant In the former event it
would give them still another vote, but
would not affect the result rs without
Dupont 40 would be majority and with
him 46. Without taking into account any
other chang that may possibly occur
meanwhile, the United States Senate after
March 4, 1897, is likely to stand as follows:
Republicans, 4s; Democrats. 36: Populist,.
6; total, so.
The chances are that the situation will
he even more favorable to the Republican
than is shown in this statement Kansas i,
almost certain to choose a Republican Ia
succeed Mr. PETER, and the chances are
that Illinois will elect Republican Ia
place of Gen. Palmer. They also have a
fair chance to elect a Senator in place of Mr.
Villas, of Wisconsin, and to suppiant Mr.
Kyle, Populist of South Dakota, with a
Republican.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-12-07
In the Churches.

The Rev John McEImoyIe, of Elkton, will
afficiate ut Rock Church on Sunday afternoon
service at 2.30.
The Holy Communion will be administered
in Zion Presbyterian Church Sunday
Rev. William Chew, paster OF the African
VI L. Church Elkton attended the funeral
OF Bishop Alexander W. Wayman, senior
bishop of the African NJ. +. Church of the
United States, whic took place in Baltimore
on Wednesday. Next to Fred DOUGLASS
Bishop Wayman was the best known colorcd
man i'll the country. He was "a years of age
and was born in Caroline county, Md.
Crouch Chapel Sunday School near Eliton
VIM. II. Sprinkle sup riliendrut, closed for
the season, on Sunday last with appropriate
services. The day was observed as Mission
airy day-an address being made by Rev. A.
$ Mowbray, pastor o. the Elkton NJ L.
Church. program OF vocal music was
rendered 'y til" school and Il number OF the
scholars. The season JUS closed was "A very
successful one The missionary collection
was SIS.
brotherhood of It. Andrew. was held at the
rectory III Elkton on Saturday night. Richard
Reese was r"-'c"ted director and Ricketts,
Nelson was chosen secretary Messrs. John
5. Writ and Richard Reese were chosen dele
gates from the Chapter to the Baltimore
Local Council OF til" Brotherhood.
The closing exercises of OFT Chapel Sunday
school were held on Sunday afternoon, the
exercises being in charge OF Superintendent
William b. Walton. Rev. John McElmoyle
and M"ssrs. j. VIII Perkins and George
\. Blake made addresses.
Revival meetings are now in progress at
the EIkton West End NJ. E. Chapel under the
charge of Rev. A. S. Mowhray.
The Elkton Presbyterian Sunday school
will observe Christmas by a special service to
be beld in the church on Sunday evening,
December 20.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-12-07
ELKTON, Md, DECEMBER Z, 1895.

On Saturday last the senior editor of the
WING in company with number of other
citizens, visited the county institutions at
Cherry HILL and made a personal inspec.
ton of the aims house and insane asylum.
1t affords us pleasure, to praise without
stint, the official management of both insti-
buttons, and togive public recognition of the
very admirable work of the present Board OF
Trustees of the Poor and Insane. The
present excellent condition of both iSstitU-
tons attests the careful and painstakiug
supervision given them. The cleanliness
that pervades the premises, and the multi.
piled evidences of humane treatment ac-
corded the unfortunates who are domiciled
there, show that the trustees have acted
intelligently and conscentiously.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-12-07
FOR A NEW CHAPEL.
The Ladies of West Amwell M. E. Sunday
School Start a Building Fund,

The supper held by the ladies of the West
Amwell NJ. E. Chapel on Tuesday evening at
the residence of William Dawson was great
success, and from which the managers will
net about 800. This amount will be devoted
to the fund which is now being raised to build
a chapel at West Amwell to be known as the
John Perkins Memorial Chapel. The land
has been donated by Amos McNeal, the lot
being located on the Elkton and Newark
public road, two and a-half miles from Elk
ton. 1t is intended to build frame building
at a cost of about 5000, and which fund has
just been started-the amount realized at the
supper on Tuesday night being good begin
ming. Every arrangement Of the supper was
first class and the repast served by the ladies
established such reputation for West
Amwel that it is safe to say that similar
affairs in the future held there will be well
attended.
West Amwel Sunday School was founded
in 1868 by the late John Perkins. a prominent
member of the Elkton Nj. Z. Church. It's
present membership is sixty-flve. and the
superintendent is Mr.. J. Will Perkins, of Elk
ton, son of the founder
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-12-07
ELECTION CONTESTS.

AS will be seen in our local columns,
Messrs. Henry M. Mccullough, Robert L.
Christie, William J. Clark, John ]. Will
liams and John T. Lynch, Republican can
didates respectively for the offices of State IS
Attorney, County Treasurer, County Com
missioner and Judge of the Orphans Court,
have taken the preliminary steps to con-
test the legality of the election of their
Democratic opponents at the recent cleo
ton, by filing petitions in the Circuit
Court, asking recount Of the ballots cast
on November the 9Th.
They allegc in their petitions, that SUM-
dry errors, and irregularities in the count
of the ballots have occurred in the First,
Second, Third and Fourth Election dis
tricts, and that in the Second Election dis
trict, there were manifest and gross irregu-
larities in the conduct of said election, and
that open bribery was practiced by the
adherents of their opponents "to such an
extent as to require the rejection Of the
returns from said district in determining
the true results of said election"
The specific testimony upon which these
allegations are based, and recount Of bal
lots prayed for will be patiently and care
fully heard and considered by the judges
who preside in this circuit.
All three of them are men pre-. en-
inently just. honorable and impartial,
while one of them-Judge Robinson-has
in recent charge to the Grand Jury Of
Queen Anne's county, emphatically repro
bated bribery and corruption, and the evil
practices which have so long disgraced
elections in this State.
The people of Maryland demand pure
elections, and if an honest ballot and &
fair count, cannot be had at the polls, they
can he had through her Coults.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-12-07
RACE-TRACk CROOKS.

1t is reported in Washington that a num-
br OF crooks who were seen on the race
track at Elkton, during the recent meeting,
have taken up their temporary abode in
the National Capital and are doing the
race track there. The detective bureau in
that city is advocating new plan of spot
ting these men; that is, to send detectives
to the Elkton racetrack next year il races
are held there, so that the officers might
become acquainted with their faces -ErcrJ
Erening.
Our Wilmington contemporary must be
unconsciously doing the Elkton track
injustice in the assertion of the above
extract, that number of 'crooks' were
seen on it, and that Washington is contem-
plating steps to protect herself against
Elkton's overflow of this gentry.
Now, evidently one of our Elkton con-
temporaries did not become acquainted
with the faces of a number of these 'crooks
for he gave the race track so high a char
acter for the gentility, generosity and high
qualities of its frequenters, that the pres
ence of 'crook, " much less number of
them, would seem to be ''moral" impos-
sibility.
Evidently somebody is little ''off'' in
these contradictory statements.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-12-07
A Mothers View.
Mr.. EDITOR.

Mr.. EDITOR:
We have read and heard the protests and
opinions of ministers. editors and men in the
more private walks of life and just here let
me present TO the public this extract
from II letter written by lady of our
town to a distant friend: '.You have
doubtless heard of our visitation from n
nock Of gamblers allied to the odious G!ou-
cestar crowd. By the intrigues only known
to political power and money. they have had
their legal 26 days of racing and gambling in
spite OF protest from pulpit and press, and
have retired to grecner fields hoping to rein
statc themselves here again in February or
April and are using their powers of influence
and money to have II bill pass the coming
Legislature making it rot only legal, but
allowing 80 days i'll the year instead of 80
days rs heretofore. then by purchasing the
grounds here that belong to the Agricultural
Society they hope to make this a permanent
spot and | suppose a second Gloucester.
Mothers with young sons appeal i'll vain for
redress for what is ''Rachel weeping for her
children in comparison to the slayers of her
offspring. What appeal is her up!iited hands
to stay this tide of iniquity to those who are
blinded by the gold which is secured. SO far
it has been represented by men wearing the
garb and guise of gentlemen-it has been
conducted in the greatest pretense, and show
OF perfect order and quietness, and citizens
who at fear of their coming because of the
reputation that preceded them, were pre-
pared to resent their very presence and forbid
them quarter, have been won by their suavity
of manner and lavish expenditure at the
different business marts." | do not want to
weary you with this tale OF our woes as inhabi-
tants of this once fair town-we can only
hope, because we feel that rs Christian
people. "He who is for US, is more than all
they that be against us" A MOTHER
ELKToN, Dec. 9Th, 1885,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-12-07
THE TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

The annual meeting Of the Teachers In
stitute the membership Of which embraces
all the teachers employed in the public
schools Of Cecil county, closed an interesting
and profitable three days session ut Odd
Fellows Hall in this town last night.
In its standard of individual attainment
and in an intelligent appreciation Of the
demands of advanced methods of irstruc
ton, we believe the corps of teachers now
engaged in the public schools of this county
will compare favorably with that of the
most advanced and prosperous counties of
the State.
The evidence Of the progress made in the
personal qualification Of the teachers of
the county, is shown in the improved liter.
AIRY quality OF the papers and essays read
at the institute, and which attests as well
the educational benefits of such organ
iZatons.
1t is true, that well prepared essay,
a pleasing recitation, or piece of finished
defamation, may afford no satisfactory
evidence of the ability to teach successfully
The men and women at such gather
ings are in a certain sense on dress parade,
while in actual field service, OF every day
work in the school room, they may be
comparatively inefficient.
But while the ability to make a good
individual showing at teachers institute,
may not be an invaluable sign of personal
efficiency as teacher, yet the public work
of such meetings does indicate whether
the general standard of individual qualif-
cation is high or low, and such work for
purposes OF comparison with past work
becomes at once valuable and indispensable.
The social advantages of such Institute
meetings are not to be considered as their
least valuable feature, and which afford
opportunities of comparison of actual re-
suits i'll school work, that must necessarily
commend them for popular approval
We welcome Cecil teachers to Elkton,
and commend them in the importance Of
their public work, to the courteous consid-
Grafton OF all classes of our people.
They are, as body, eminently worthy
the Christian sympathy and cordial support
of the parents Of Cecil county, and the only
wonder is, when their meagre pay is con-
sidered, that so efficient a corps of teachers,
outlay.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-12-07

tition of his argument against the free
coinage of silver, repeated with vehe-
mence which will be certain to arouse a
large portion Of the Democracy to fresh
antagonism to the administration.
The one and only new policy which the
President presents to Congress definitely is
his scheme for the, cancellation of the green
backs and the enlargement of the national
debt. The somewhat dogmatic spirit in
which he insists upon this as the panacea
for our financial ills does not afford much
assurance of harmonious coperation between
the executive and a Congress, which will
be little disposed to believe, that our
financial troubles are due to the operations
of the gold reserve.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-12-07

As il has been IA" will Of the Great Spirit
to remove our beloved brother A. S. Hall
from the hunting grounds Of earth to the
happy hunting grounds above, we bow in
humble submission to his will. although it
was very hard to part with this esteemed
brother, his sad ath making it doubley
hard 20 bear in the death OF brother Hall
Littlc Elk IriIr No 80 Icos one its best
members. We shat even miss him frC m
around our council fire W tn his kind words
of welcome to every brother be met He was
ever ready to assist I. sick and helpless
brother in his affection and distress while
with u h" was always ready to perform
his share of the labor and responsibility
assigned to him. His sad death has cast a
hadow over cur Wi.,wam which will take n
long time TO remove. He was not only
highly esteemed as a Red Man but by all
who knew him. his Kindness and hrotherly
love made him friends where ever he went,
none knew him but to love and respect him.
He was ever ready and willing to assist his
fellow workrlen in IL cir duties and to cheer
them Oh with smiles and kind words. He
was one Of natures noblcmen having a smile
and kind word for every one he met. His
sad death caused many I'm aching heart in
which it vii! take many moons to soothe the
pains The large concourse of friends who
followed him to his last resting place was
evidence enough of the love and esteem in
which he was held by all who knew him.
Gone but no. forgotten
A BROTHER RED MAN.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-12-07
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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-12-07

AT a conference of Republican State
Senators-elect held at the Carrollton
hotel on Thursday, SenatorJ. Writ Randall
of Anne Arundel county is credited with
saying "We are all heartily agreed thar
good legislation is what is expected of us,
not squabbling over offices or combinations,
for the purpose Of gratifying ambitions OF
any kind"
This is sensible talk, which Congressman
Wellington might think over with profit
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-12-07

Mrs. Alice Edmondson Groome widow OF
Ex-Gov. James Black Groome. of Maryland,
was married in Paris, on Wednesday morn
ing to Mr. Philip FenaaIl Young, of Phla-
delphiH. The ceremony took place mt the
Church OF the Holy Trinity, the Rev. DR..
Morgan officiating. They will reside in
Philadelphia. where the groom is agent for
the American Steamship Company.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-12-07

Captain Sejelkin, arrived at the Bridge
on Thursday night with a full cargo Of ex-
cellent salt water oysters, which he sells at
the lowest market price for cash, either by
the gallon or by the bushel. He can give
you Selects or "straight ups" just as you
want them.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-12-07

LOCAL MATTER TEN csHrsA LINE FOR SINGLE INSERTION
TRANsiEHT RhTEs-eaHT CENTS LINE FOR ONE AND FOUR
GENTS LINE FOR EVERY ADDITIONAL INSERTION. ONE INCH
a. SPACE COUNTED AS TWELVE LINES. SPECIAL RATES FOR
ReculAs Apvs RTIsEneNTs FURNISHED UPON APPLICATION
MARRIAGE AND DEATH NOTICES INSERTED eRATulTousLr.
oHIuAsses WILL BE HALF THE USUAL RATE OF
ypANsEnr LOCAL MATTER.
TIE CIRCULATION OF THE WHO BEING AMONG THE MOST
NJ ElLseEsT OF CECIL COUNTY AND THE ADJOINING
oousTiEs OF MARYLAND PENNSYLVANIA AND DELAWARE The
PROPRIETOR CONFIDENTLY RECOMMENDS 1T TO BUSINESS MEN
a. sosr DESIRABLE MEDIUM FOR asausERATWE Aovs RTslso
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-12-07

LOGAN BACKENSToE.-At philHpsburgh.
\. j.. on Wednesday. Dee. 4, 1895, by Rev.
G. Eakins, assisted by Rev. \. G. Miller, Rev.
J. 7. logan. of Wilkes Barre and Miss Syvc
Y. Backenstoe, of Emaus, PA.
ER-TRlMBtE.-O Thursday, Dee 5th
at the Mausc Zion. Md. by the Rev William
Fitn-Simon. Ralph II. Gricr, of Pleasant
Hill, to Miss Irene Trimblc. OF Chrome, Pa
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-12-07
The Holiday Show
Is Ready. ---....A.

Every year we gather from far and
near host of pretty things for gift
buyers. Those that you like the
most are likely to be the least OK
penSive, and there's no one to
object if you only come to look.
1t is not bad idea to buy early.
because shrewd shoppers usually get
away with the best long before
Christmas time.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-12-07

GENERAL BRADLEY T. JOHNSON fires
OFF his mouth, in the weighty opinion, that
the Eastern Shore law being void, need not
be repealed. There's legal Daniel come
to Judgment for you.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-12-07

\ JERSEY CITY preacher has resigned
his pastorate on account of insufficient
salary, and has opened saloon, while
another has left the church and become an
undertaken. A contemporary facetiously
suggests, that they should work together.