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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-20

A. G. Spalding has Jus; returned from MS
months trip to his New-Mexico ranch NO doubt
his much-needed vacation has benefited him. for
during the last year Mr.. Spaldins has worked IN
dus,riouslv toward perfecting the Cycle Board OF
Trade ~ which ne was president. Mr.. Spad.ns
writes TO a friend here that the GROWN OF cychns
in the Southwestern States and New-MeNco iS
ma rvelous MIR Spad.ng expects 10 be In New
York within the next few weeks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-20

The special Crescent bicycle train consisting OF
fifteen cars loaded with 1855 new bicycles reacheu
New-York Wednesday night via the New orN zen
trail and Hudson River Railroad. Cro"ds ere''eu
the train at many stations along the route. PAR
t,.r,or,v IN the larger cities. At Cleveland some
thousands congregated: at Rochester over lob.
and large crowds assembled nj Alpahy, Huusoi
and ponghteensie II /, had not been for the In
element weather yesterday sixty-hve trucks loadei
with these Grated wheels would have paradei down
70 Warren-st but on account OF the rain the trip
was postponed until to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-20

his Offence had been exaggerated and the MANAGE
.,a,, vlI rcrain him The Giants weighed to-day.
n. twcnty-thrce men averaging 10 pounds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-20

Park Commissioner Woodruff OF brooN! H. "
an announcement through the Good hoaus Asso-
citation which will be received with pleasure by the
riders of the wheel both sides OF the river MI
Woodruff says that the needed repairs on the cycle
path in Brooklyn will be begun as soon az 'ne
weather will permit The present hn'n W." ,ns p'
lIsel merely as founiat zion. 1t Will De lc'uI
faced throughout The surface VIII DE prooa-
bly, cnders from soft coal Many people WIZ so oi
the opinion last year that the crushed gravel nseu
on the path puncured tires entirely too frequently
Other improyemen:s are to b. made on the walks
outside Prospect Park.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-20

composed Of ONE CONTINUOUS PIECE
extending from the saddle post connection 10
the crank bracket barrel The wheel con-
nections tongued in and brazed to the rear
frame tubes at the bend. insuring great lateral
strength IN the triangle and making an
absolutely reliable and strong connection
worm-screw chain adjustment is attached
to the rear connection and insures permanent
position of the rear axle and positive ADJUST
ment Screw-driver can be used II necessary
Many other exclusive improvements can be
found In The Spalding Bicycle
Fashionable Riding School Lessons by appointment.
Modern cycling taught Most complete school In the city,
Uptown branch. 30. 81. 80 West i2d Street.
See that the Chrsty Anatomical SPdde fitted 70
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-20
IN THE CYCLING WORLD
GEORGE A. BANKER STRICKEN WITH
TYPHOID FEVER AT NICE.
REPAIRS TO BE MADE ON THE CYCLE PATH IN
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF THE NOR

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF THE NOR
RIs wHEELMEN.
Those who are interested in cycle racing VIII re-
Gro, 70 learn that George A. Banker, the American
rider. is seriously III with typhoid fever at Nice
Banker left this country about two weeks ago LOT
Europe to get into condition TO race fortin ana
other foreign riders in the coming championships
on the other side and he was comment 'h"' Tic
would win the honor and the rich trophies when
90 with IT, Bankers parents live In Pt'spurs' am
they have been informed by telegraph OF ms srom III,
ness Even IL Banker has speedy recovery nun
his present Illness It is doubtful II he Will be abe
to regain his strength in time to do mucn racing
araJ exnerts IN surh matters Banker showed too
much haste in going into training attsr ne reacI,eu
the other side Banker Is popular WIN RACING i"e''
on both sides OF the ocean.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-20
THE OREGON IMPROVEMENT COMPANY

AGREEMENT on COAI-CARRYING RATES.
The presidents Of the trunk line railroads inter
ested In the btuminous coal trade met In the rooms
Of the Trunk Line Association and reached an
agreement on carrying rates.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-06-27
Picnic on the OctOrarO.

The Holmes c. S. l.. C.. of Rising Sun, held
picnic at Mt. Pleasant. a wild and delight
fully romantic spot on the shores of the
Octoraro, on Saturday last, Goth inst There
was quite a goodly number of members OF
the Circle, and friends whom they had in
vited, and all appeared to enjoy the pleasures
of the day. bounteous dinner was one OF
features Of the occasion. In the afternoon
the picksickers dispersed along the shores of
the creek, and each one pursued his favorite
phantom for the time being. The intellect
ually inclined gathered under the shadow of
a gigantic oak and listened to some charm
ing songs by Miss Rhoda V. Wilson and reci-
tations by Miss Sadie Scott and Mrs A. C.
Shippers
Walter Burlington then gathered the COM
pany together and proceeded to photograph
it with his snap camera, after which he an
nounced the Circle dismissed until September.
The next Chautauqua year will be devoted to
the study Of Greek and French history Cecil
Ewing, Of the Midland Journal will go as a
delegate from Holmes Circle to the grand
convention at Lake Chautauqua on July
Goth. 1896.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-06-27
LIKE A CYCLONE.
A Heavy Storm Does Much Damage at
Perryville on Sunday Afternoon.

Much damage was done in and around
Perryville on Sunday afternoon by the heavy
rain and wind storm that swept over that
section. The force Of the wind was almost
equal to that of a cyclone. large buildings be-
ing damaged and trees uprooted. The course
of the storm was along the Susquehann
river. The large ice houses on Garrett
Island We're blown down, boards being
picked up by the wind and carried away like
paper. section Of the foot board on the
b. and o. railroad bridge was torn Off.
The bone mill of the Eureka Fertilizer Com
pany, at Frenchtown. was struck by lightning
and slightly damaged. In Perryville the
chimney of the Presbyterian Church, and the
stack at the foundry of the Armstrong Stove
Company blown down, and trees on the prop
erty of Judge Stump We're leveled with the
ground. The trunk of one of the trees fell
upon spring house completely demoishing
it. The roof of the residence of John Coch-
ran was blown Off. The storm ragged most
severely about twenty minutes.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-06-27
ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT.
Twelve Graduates of the ElktOn Schools
Receive Their Diplomas.

The annual commencement exercises of the
Elkton schools held in the Elkton Opera
House on Wednesday morning, rs usual drew
forth Il large audience, although the rain
kept down the attendance somewhat. Twelve
graduates received their diplomas. this years
class being the largest yet sent out by the
institution The graduates were: Guy John.
SON Charles L. Warburton, Helen Miller
Larzalere, Lydia Ella Witworth, Alma Oliver
Dean, Mona Elizabeth Dean, Mary Perkins
and Laura May Bryson. Elkton: EVELYN Smith
Foard, William Steele Scott and Margaret
Scott, OF Cowcntown. and Mary Emma
Mearns, of North East Guy johnson was
salLtatorian, and Miss Mary Emma Mearns
valedctorian.
The exercises Were interesting in character.
and each member Of the class participated in
the program in manner highly creditablc.
The graduates occupied places upon the
stage which was decorated in the class colors
light blue and white, conspicuous being the
class motto, ''Not Finished But Begun"
The order of the program was as follows:
Overture. Sounds From The Sunny South
March-Aale ...:...............Na Van Baar
Prayer.
Salutatory Organs-Pyramids Not All
Egyptian n..................G Guy Johnson
Recitation-The Ghosts.
Helen Miller Larzaere
Waltz-Isle of Cuba. Elliott
Essay-David Copperlield,
Charles Edgar Warburton
Essay-lvanhoe. Mona Elizabeth Dean
Galop-Lght and Gay y............. Beyer
RppitDtinD- Snnip' Tbipuu H.
Essay-Ihe Talisman. Laura May Bryson
otavotte-Rocco.. ....................Na Nalinote
Rec1tation-Iauler.. Margaret Helen Scott
Essay-keniworth. ..... William Steele Scott
Selection-Northern Light. Schlepegrell
Essay-king Lear Lydia Ella Witworth
Solo-Sing, Sweet Bird ....... Mary Perkins
Recitation-Aunty Doleful's Visit.
Evelyn Smith Foard
Waltz-Spring Flowers. .,............B Bosquet
Vaedictorvgy J%ne BVlend %rey BY Mary Emma Mearns
WatZ-Auf Wiedersehein ........... Bailey
Distribution.
COrnet Solo-Romance. ance...............W Walls
Comforting Diplomas.
Auld Lang Syne. BenedictOn
Murch-Liherty Bell Sousa
The honors for the year were distributed
by Prof. Steele as follows: English COM
position, Mary Perkins; Mathematics, Mary
COvngton May; German Language and
Literature. Lydia Ella Witworth; Bookkeep-
Ing and natural Sciences, Efle Husfelt;
Arithmetic Maggie Hartnett; Greek and
Latin, Rudulph Tull; first honor for the year,
the highest honor yet conferred by the school
Mary CoyingtOn May.
Principal George A. Steele was prescnte d
an umbrella by the graduating class.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-06-27
June Drop is Now Over.

Experienced peach growers say that the
June drop Of the fruit is now over, having
occurred in May on account of the very hot
weather which prevailed in April. The
growers are now able to form some idea OF
the size of the crop, and they say that it will
be the largest which has been picked in Della
ware for number OF years. The growers
about Milford claim that the largest shipment
will he made from that town, where the crop
will be the heaviest on the Peninsula, but
there are others who assert that it will be
equally large about their sections. 1t is the
opinion of the more successful grow
ers that the plan of selling direct to the
buyers at the stations instead of sending the
fruit away on commission is the best plan tc
adopt, and it will probably be followed.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-06-27
RECKLESS RIDING.
Four HOrSemcn Collide With Serious
Results.

poRr DErUsIT, June 26, 1896.
saturday evening Lawrence Paxton, Hiram
st. Clair. Amos Burlin and Harry Alexander
were riding horses through town II number
of times at IA rapid gait, when "a commissioner
said it must he stopped. They thcreupon
went to the quarry roads, two rode up and
other two waited to see them come down.
They delayed so long, those who waited rode
up to see the cause. Going very fast they
ran into the others who were coming toward
them. PaAton's leg was broken before he
left the horse, and in the fall his collar bone
was also broken. st. Clair and BurliI were
thrown quite distance and were much
bruised but escaped serious injury. Alexan-
der was not hurt. St. Clair's horse killed.
Burlin's horse had it's leg broken near the
shoulder and had to be knocked in the head.
PaXtons case is very serious. DR.. Fisher, set
the broken bones. DR.. Crothers attended st.
Clair who is now down stairs and getting
along nice.
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dock, Chesapeake City, where the captain
had been having repairs made to his boat.
When the remains were hauled out it was
found that the mans head had been mashed
into Jelly. There were six clearly defined
blows from a heavy sledge, and which in three
cases had penetrated the skull. His hands
were still in his overcoat pockets, show
ing that the assassin had stcalthily dealt his
death blows upon his victim.
A slight pool of blood in front of the engine
house door, clearly Indicated that there Cap
tain Camp had received the first blow A
slight trail of blood, along which the man
had been dragged led to the back OF u shed,
twenty feet distant and where II large pool of
blood was found. Here it is supposed the
man was struck five times and thrown into
the river only few feet away A few feet Off
the empty pocket book was picked up. and
which it was supposed contained about 575.
The engine house door had been broken in
and within was found a heavy ten-pound
sledge hammer that showed traces OF blood,
but which the murderer had attempted to
wash off. The floor of the building had been
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-06-27

he then wrote letters to his wife ana sister
which were intercepted by the sheriff, urging
his sister to swear that he was at her house
from $50 to 7.20, and saying that he would
give her so when he returned. This she
refused to do but testified at the trial shat he
was not there. In those same letters he told
his wife Of the money secreted under the oil
cloth, and to keep it secret, and asked his
sister to say that he had told her in December
that he had some money laid away. and that
he would not use it, and to tell his wife that
she knew it. Mrs. Savin, his sister. testified
in the case that she had no knowledge Of the
money and that the prisoner never told her
that he had any put away. He endcayorcd
to throw suspicion upon other persons. and
mentioned the names of several whom he
suspected OF the crime.
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eyes fixed downward in front Of him. He
did rot look around when they had taken
their places upon the scaiIold.
Mr.. Westerileld began the service by read
ing Il portion of the 18Th Psalm, after
which Mr.. Mowbray offered prayer. A part
of the burial service was read by Mr.. Wester-
field. when the ministers shook hands with
him and bade him good bye leaving the
scaffold Truss nerve was remarkable and
he stood firm when the straps We're adjusted
to his arms and legs. There was hardly a
movement upon his features. except II slight
Aush that passed over his face after the moose
had been adjusted, and when the black cap
was being drawn on. lie was then placed
in position on the trap, when Sheriff Mackey
cut the rope with hatchet. allowing the trap
to drop. Every part of the machinery worked
perfectly.
Truss occupied the cell on the upper tier,
known a. ''Murdercrs' Celr'. and in which
Horace Cooper and Alfred Stout We're CON
fined. The death watch was SET on Monday
night. Deputy Sheriff William McAlister
taking the turn. Truss seemed uneasy that
night, upon the watch being set. and could
not rest long, being up and down II number
of times He did not sleep ut all until toward
morning when he fell off into slight dozes.
He had been visited during the day by the
Rev. II. A. G. Wcstcrlield. his spiritual ad-
wiser, who informed him of conversation he
had had with his counsel, Albert Constable,
ESQ, who had stated that there was no hope
of reprieve. The effort made in Truss case
had been unavailing. This news very much
affected Truss and he showed IL sign of
weakening, but on Tuesday morning he was
again in his usual cheerful condition, and
seemed resigned On Tuesday night Sheriff
Mackey had the watch. Truss rested well.
On Wednesday he was visited by the Rev.
Wilmer Jaggard, a former pastor of the
Chesapeake City, NJ Z. Church, who was
well acquainted with the prisoner. Mr.. Jag
gard had II long conversation with the con-
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-06-27

sprinked with coal oil, and the broken Jug
in which the oil had been kept was lying on
the floor Several other articles We're found,
the most important piece of evidence being n
shovel, the handle of which was partly cov-
cred with blood and mud. on the handle was
the impression OF II hand from which three
fingers were missing.
The schooner "Manaway" was floating at
her moorings at the end of the dry dock. An
examination OF the captains cabin showed
everything undisturbed. On the stove was II
kettle containing potatoes indicating that
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-06-27
DEDICATED TOMORROW.
New Methodist Episcopal Church at
Perryville.

The handsome new Methodist Episcopal
Church at Perryyille will be dedicated to-
morrow with interesting services, The
dedication program is as iollows:-10.30 Il.
M. preaching by Geo. Edward Reed. d. D..
L. l.. D.. President of Dickinson College.
Music by quartette from Perryville NJ. L.
Choir.
800 p. m. preaching by Merritt Hulburd,
$. 7. D., Pastor Of Grace NJ. Z. Church,
Wilmington. Special music will be rendered
by the choir of the Port Deposit NJ. +. Church
under the leadership of W. Il. Nesbitt.
7. 30 p. m. Preaching by l.. Z. Barrett. D..
D.. Presiding Elder of Wilmington District
A double qlartette under leadership OF
Gardner Crawford will render appropriate
music. Rev. Henry G. Budd is pastor of the
Church.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-06-27
THE EXECUTION.

At 10 o'clock the Rev. MIR. Westerileld en-
tered the condemned mans cell, and was
later ioined by Rev. Mr.. Mowbray, who re-
mained with him to the last. The ministers
offered him every religious consolation, sang
and talked with him, and read passages from
the scriptures. Truss remained quiet and
attentive, and when asked il he appreciated
his position said that he did, and when urged
to make a confession in case OF his guilt and
go before his Maker prepared, he in solemn
manner stated that he had no knowledge OF
the crime and was entirely innocent. and that
he was n christian man and felt that he was
saved. When prayer was offered he knelt
down. Throughout the service Truss seemed
reflective. but remained unmovcd, and did
not join in the singing.
All being in readiness Sheriff Mackey and
Deputy McAllister entered the cell at 1885.
The condemned mans hands were handcuffed
in front of him. He stood the trying ordeal
without tremor, and when the march to the
scaifold was begun he walked with firm
step. Sheriff Mackey and Deputy McAllister
were on either side of him, while the minis
tors walked in front.
As they passed down the iron staircase
from his cell on the upper tier, through the
iail corridor and out into the yard to the
scafrold. Truss fiinched, but kept his
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-06-27
JAMES HENRY TRUSS,

THE MURDER. calmly and with no
show of fear The execution in every way
passed of smoothly and successfully. and
with the exception of several muscular con-
tortions the body remained motionless after
the fall.
Truss was attended on the scailold by the
Rev. H. A. G.. Westeriield pastor OF the
Chesapeake City NJ. L. Church, and the Rev.
A. s. Mowbray pastor of the Elkton NJ. E.
Church. who attended him regularly during
his Incarceration. The services on the scaf-
fold were impressive and We're closely listened
to by the condemned. The details of the
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-06-27
A Handsome Book on Summer Travel

The Baltimore Il Ohio r. r.. Co., has just
issued II handsome book descriptive of the
various summer resorts, in the mountains
and by the seaside, adjacent to or reached by
its system of lines.
1t is finely printed and illustrated by a
number of very fine cuts. Send ten cents
to Chas. %. Scull, Gen'l. Passenger Agent,
Baltimore. Nd, for copy. J6,3ts.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-06-27

The Pulp Mill and Boat Yard Clubs played
their first game of the season, on Saturday
afternoon last, on Merry's lawn in West Elk
ton although the former won by a large mar
gin, the game was interesting throughout
The mills hitting powers were far superior
to those of the yard, and their base running
alone greatly assisted in making additions
to the run column.
Hyand Marcus was struck in the second
inning by a liner and had to be carried off
the field.
Howard Minker made the only home run,
several two and three base hits were made
while Reaey, Minker and Smiths, pilfered
bases were wildly applauded. The score is
us folloWs:-
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-06-27
TRTss' LAST HOURS.

The condemned passed his last nlSht Oh
eorth quietly, although his sleep was not
sound. Deputy sheriff McAllister kept the
last night watch. The Rev. Mr.. Westerlleld
remained with him until o'clock, and en-
gorsa in religious conversation with hlm'
The undertaken also called and Truss talKeu
over his funeral arrangements. Truss desired
that his body be taken to his home in chesa-
peake City. and services held on sunday IL
also being his wish that his body should De
buried in Bethel cemetery.
About II o'clock he stretched out ana was
soon in light slumber. He did not arise on
the morning of his execution until about
O'Clock. and when asked by the watch now
he had rested and felt, replied brightly that
he rested first rate and felt well. Shortly
after o'clock he ate hearty breakfast, con-
sisting of ham and eggs, potatoes bread and
coffee. After breakfast he dressed for his
execution, putting on new black sack coat,
which had been secured for him by Sherill
Mackev, also a laundred shirt, with turndown
collar and black bow necktie.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-06-27

captain Camp was in the act of preparing
ms Thursday evening supper when he left the
vessel, either being enticed away from his
boat, or else going to the town on an errand.
Austin l.. Crothers then States Attorney.
Attorney-elect William S. Evans and Sheriff
Harvey Mackey, Immediately took the case in
hand and called in the services of Pinker-
ton detective
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-06-27
DEIBERT'S DRY DOCK, CH

demned, who strongly protested his inno-
cence.
The Rev. A. S. Mowbray also visited him
during the day. On Wednesday night, the
watch was kept by Deputy Sheriff McAllister
Truss rested well, and up to eleven o'clock
engaged in short conversations with the
watch. Truss then said that he had given
up all hope, and was ready to die.
On Thursday his wife visited him at eight
o'clock and remained with him about a half
hour.
She again called in the afternoon accom-
panied by her brother William Broadway. and
with the Rev. Mr.. Westeriield, talked with
the prisoner in his cell.
THE CRIME.
The crime for which James Henry Truss
suffered the death penalty was cold blooded
in the extreme, and was committed for the
sole purpose of robbery. The story of the
deed is still fresh in the minds of the citizens
of the county. The body of Captain Thomas
Camp, of the schooner 'NIanaway." was
found on Friday morning, January Sd last.
lying along the waters edge at Deibert's dry
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-06-27

Suspicion began to fall upon Truss, who
held the position of engineer at the dry dock,
and on the following Sunday night, January
9th, he was taken into custody. On January
% he was given n hearing before Justice of
the Peace p H. Cleaver in Elkton, at which
Albert Constable, Sr.. and Albert Constable.
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nounced dead, and
the body was cut
down. Death resulted
from strangulation
and shock, but he
suffered no pain, be-
ing rendered uncon-
scious by the fall.
ThccOn Il e m II e d
man protested his
innocence to the end
and met his death
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-06-27

The North East and Appleton base bali
clubs will play on the North East grounds to-
day. The North East battery will be Jenness
and Wilson.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-06-27
Base Ball.

For some reason base
ball has not been 50 popu
lar this season on the
Peninsula as it has been
in past years. Then
every town had its team
and most of them had
good ones. but now there
is scarcely a team on the
Peninsula amounting to
anything, outside of the
excellent one in New
Castle. That town ap-
pears to be the leader in
the sporting line, and can
even give Wilmington
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-06-27

The Elkton Tbunderers were defeated at
Chesapeake City Saturday by the score of IA
to ID. return game will be played to-day
on Merry's lawn in West Elkton. ~
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-06-27
TRUSS HANGED.
The Murderer of Captain Thomas
Camp
MEETS HIS DEATH CALML Y
Protested His Innocence of the Crime 10
the End. His Death Painless.

james Henry Truss, the murderer Of
CAPTAIN Thomas Camp. was hanged in The
Elkton Jail yard at seventeen minutes OF one
o'clock, Yesterday, Friday, afternoon. Nine
teen minutes after the drop fell he was pro-