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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-07-11
CHURCH RESTORED.
Trinity Church Rebuilt and Improved.
Again Open fOI Services.

Trinity Church, Elkton. which was par
| TALLY destroyed by fire on Sunday morning,
January II. was re-opened for services on
Sunday when the occasion was appropriately
celebrated. A special program OF music was
rendered and the Rector Rev. William
Schouler in his sermon referred to the burn
ing of the editice and ITS rebuilding Tho
Holy Communion was administered.
The church in its rebuilding has been very
much improved although the restoration has
has been along the original lines. The new
roof is of slate and adds much to the appear
ance of the structure, which is further i'm
proved on the west side by the building of a
transept. The nave is now lighted by side
lights instead OF chandeliers.
The interior is finished in oak the pews
and chancel furniture being in the solid wood
The furnishing Of the chancel is striking in
its effect. the articles of furniture being ele-
CANT while simple in design. 4 number are
memorials. The Bishops chair was given 10y
Mrs. A. G. Tuite in memory of her mother
Mrs. Araminta Hyland Howard. The read
ing desk, memorial to the Right Rev.
Henry c. Lay, First Bishop OF Easton. was
presented by DR.. Il. c. Mackall of Elkton.
The lecturn was given by Messrs George NJ.
Reese. of Baltimore. and Richard Reese. of
Elkton, in memory of their father the late
Richard Reese, of Elkton. a vestryman in the
church.
Four handsome memorial windows have
been added. the large window at the back of
the chancel being presented by John S. Writ.
Esq.. in memory of his father and mother.
DIR. John W. Writ and Margaret Savin. his
wife. The window in the east transept was
also given by Mr.. Writ in memory of his
brother, William Bayard Writ, of Chicago.
recently deceased. The subject is ''Suffer
Little Children to Come Unto Me- Of the
two windows in the rear of the church one
was presented by John Partridge, Esq.,, in
memory OF his mother. Hannah Partridge
and his sisters, Mary and Jane H. Partridge.
The other was presented by Mrs. Susan
Currier in memory of her father and mother
Thomas Hamilton Young and Rebecca Ru-
dulph Ricketts,, his WIFE
The new pipe organ will be placed in the
West transept.
The church was rebuilt by Levi o. Cameron
whose work in every point is Il success, and
reflects credit on the builder.
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RISING SUN ITEMS.
RISING Sun. July 10, 1896.

RISING Sun. July 10, 1896.
very pleasant evening was spent at
Misses Hanna and Carrie Kinks by few of
their friends on Tuesday evenings. Dancing
and card playing were INDUCED in. Some of
those present were Miss Mabel Showalter. of
oxford: Misses Mary l.. Worthugton. Carrie
Cummings. Beatrice and Carrie Keiholtz,
Alma Keilholtz, Addie Smith: lIessrs c. T.
Dare, Barclay Reynolds, H. /. Worthington,
s. II. Barnes, +. C. Kirk. II. f. Richards.
The Home Mission Society will hold its
monthly social at the home OF Miss Isabel X.
Buckley on Friday evening.
The festival held on Pogue's lawn on the
evenings Of the Sd and 4th inst. for the benefit
of the X. G. L. was Il fair success. although
both evenings were threatening. The bicycle
that was chanced off was won by Miss
George Mcclure.
Miss Gertrude S. Dare returned home on
Wednesday evening from a short visit to
Camden. She was accompanied by Mrs,
Edw. Hahn.
Miss Halle II. Haines returned from Spring
Lake Beach this week after u most enjoyable
fortnight at that very desirable resort
Some travelling statesmen left the Maryland
House one morning this week in a condition
OF rage somewhat dangerous to owners of
dogs. They were kept awake all night by
the beautiful music of the chorus OF about
II dogs.
The Fourth of July passed off here very
quietly. Quite lot ofllre works We're put
Off. Mostly by the small boys.
One of II. j. EtIings small boys was run
over last Saturday morning by butcher
wagon. He was not much hurt, having only
few bruises on his legs 1t was thought
his leg was broken until doctor pronounced
him all night.
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THROUGH THE COUNTY.
WHAT HAS TRANSFERRED IN A
WEEK.
Special News From our Regular
Correspondents.
CHARLESTOWN ITEMS.
CHARLEsTowN, July 9th, 1896.

CHARLEsTowN, July 9th 1896.
Miss Dora Winecoop. of Philadelphia, is
visiting relatives here.
Mrs. Alice Rosendale has returned from
her visit to her daughters in Philadelphia.
Mrs. John Ward has been spending some-
time in Perryville among relatives.
Miss Bessie Abrams. of Bay View, was the
guest Of Miss May Gibson for few days.
Mr.. James Richardson, of Philadelphia,
spent the early part of the week with his
mother Mrs. Louisa Richardson.
Mrs. c. P. Cooper is visiting relatives and
friends in Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Lynch and chIid were
pleasantly entertained for a few days at the
home of Mr.. J. H. Lynch. of Little Britain.
Capt. Marr and family, of Wilmington, are
now occupying their summer residence here.
The Joseph Murphy property has been
greatly improved by the work of carpenters
and painters, and is now occupied by Mr..
John Douglas and family, of Philadelphia.
The shooting match contest here on last
Saturday was largely attended, and the gold
medal was carried off 10y Capt. Marr, the
score being 90 out 25 targets.
Master Howell Graham. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. James J. Graham. carried off second
prize at the baby show at North East on the
4th of July.
The residents of this place seemed to have
enjoyed the 4th of July. Some attended the
baby show and fair and festival at North
East. while others enjoyed the boat racing
and the fine display OF fireworks which were
put off by the Douglass Brothers in front OF
their summer residence here.
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The First Mckinley and Hobart Streamer.

MIR. Maurice Matsnger, the head OF the
well-known Philadelphia firm OF Matsinger
Bros, whose father was the founder of the
Otter Point Club. on Elk Creek, foated to the
breeze on Wednesday flag bearing the name
of Mckinley and Hobart, at Scotland Point
farm opposite Frenchtown Mr. Matsinger is
an enthusiastic Republican and Mckinley
man. and the flag iloatcd on Wednesday is
the fourth one he has hoisted mt Scotland
Point bearing the names of Republican Presi-
DENTAL candidates. Mr.. Mat.inger is taking
great interest in this campaign. and presented
the Republican club of the Third district,
which was organized at Mr.. McCullough's
office on Wednesday night, three hundred
Mckinley and Hobart button badges for free
distribution among the members of the club.
In presenting the badges Mr. Matsinger.
who was in Elkton on Wednesday. addressed
Mr.. Mccullough the following letter:
PHILADELPHIA, July 7, 1896.
HENRY NJ. MCCULLoUGH, ESQ:
Dear Sir | notice in the Saturdays issue
of the CECIL WING duly 4, 1896, that meet
ing of Republicans and others favorable to the
election Of Mckinley and Hobart will be held
at your Office on Wednesday evening next,
the Sth inst. for ihe purpose OF organizing
permanent Republican Club. | have small
place mt Scotland Point in the same district
and on the same day will put up Il Mckinley
and Hobart streamer, 20 feet long, with the
candidates names thereon u inches. so it
can be seen from the river. Having taken
organization of your new club, | take the
liberty of sending 300 button badges of the
candidates for free distribution among the
members. Hoping that the club will do good
service in November next, | remain
Very truly yours,
MAURICE II. MATSINGER
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Third District Republican Club.

At a meeting Of Republicans at the office
Of H. NJ. Mccullough, Esq, on Wednesday
night the first steps were taken toward the
organization Of the Third district Mckinley
and Hobart Club. W. J. Smith acted as
chairman and Warren J. Haines as secretary.
A committee upon permanent organization
was appointed as follows: Joseph l.. Wells.
Henry NJ. Mccullough, J NJ Post which
will report at the next meeting. II. NJ Nc
Cullough, P. NJ. Groves and WarrenJ. Haines
were appointed committee to secure
quarters for the club. Thirty members were
enrolled on Wednesday night and every in
dication points to large membership. Mr..
Maurice Matsinger, OF Philadelphia, pre-
sented the club three hundred Mckinley
and Hobart buttons, and for which courtesy
the club extended him vote of thanks.
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Hospital in ElktOn.

Hon. William II. Singerly contemplates
building in Elkton an iniirmary to be CON
Quoted on the plan Of the cottage hospitals in
England, where medical and surgical treat
ment will be rendered the employees OF his
several enterprises here, and also to the
needy public. As they are constructed in
England the hospital would be one-story
cottage. and would most probably be located
on the corner of Main street and Landing
lane, in West Elkton, on ground now owned
there by Mr.. Singerly. representative of
Mr.. Singerly in Elkton when approached
uron the matter by a WING reporter gave
hun to understand that while there were vet
several plans ana arrangements to be COM
pleted before the idea could be carried out,
the hospital would be most likely built
in the early fall. DIR. G. NJ Ellis it is under
stood would be the physician in charge of the
infirmary.
The announcement has created no little
interest in Elkton as the benefits to the COM
munity by such II liberal institution are read
lily appreciated. Mr.. Singerly by his public
spirit contributes much to the town and
community and this latest plan OF public
help is certainly ono which the citizens
greatly desire.
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Day at Liberty Grove Pres
byterian Church.

The Liberty Grove Presbyterian Sunday
School held its annual Children's Day cxer-
ciscs on Sunday. July 5. at 3 p. IN. The
Liberty Grove Sunday School has always
held the high honor of having the best exer-
cises of the season. and this year was no ex-
ception to the rule as the exercises were
beyond doubt the hest of the year.
The following programme was admirably
rendered: Opened with doXoogy: invoca-
ton. Mr. S. +. Woodrow; singing, by the
school: reading, Mr.. Joseph Caldwell; solo.
Miss Martha Woodrow: Greed recited in con-
cert; reading, Mr.. Ernest Gillespie: singing,
school; address. Rev. W. W. Shaw, of Port
Deposit quartet, Miss Belle Hindman Mr..
and Mrs. Luther Hrdman and Mr.. Walter
Patten; solo Miss Margaret Miller; recitation,
Miss frankie THAR; recitation. Miss Lyla
Jones: singing school: recitation. Miss Mabel
Barrett: recitation, Miss Lille Devonshire:
solo. Mrs. Howard Preston; recitation, Misses
Florence Weaver. Mabel Barrett, Martha
Woodrow and Grace Montgomery; duet Mr.
and Mrs. Luther Hindman; recitation, Miss
Hannah Woodrow SOLO Miss Nellie Rowland:
recitation, Miss Gertrude Ferguson singing.
school; recitation. Miss Rosanna Caldwell;
collections; quartet; closing address, Hugh
W. Caldwell; closing hymn, school; benedic-
tion, Rev. W. W. Shaw.
Rev. D. E. Shaw, of West Nottingham. was
to have been present but was unable to be-
cause of sickness. The exercises as Il whole
We're excellent and Liberty Grove may well
feel proud of the talents with which its sons
and daughters are blessed.
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ELECTION OFFICERS.
Meeting of the Board of Election Super
viSOrS.

The Board of Election Supervisors met in
Elkton on Thursday morning, and among
other business selected the following election
officers to serve at the next election. First
district: Judges-Thomas ?. Jones. II. Elias
L. Marsh. d. Clerks-Wilson Merritt, II.
William b. Davis, D., Second district: Jud-
ges-William ID. Bradford, R., Henry Jones,
D.. Clerks-Reuben ID. Lake, r., Hooper
Simpson. d. Third district, 1st Precinct,
Judges George A. Blake, r., W. H. Mack
all. ID. Clerks-Joseph Sloan, r.. John
Ramsay, D. 2nd Precinct. Judges Thomas
$. Miller, r.. George II. Howard, d. Clerks
John +. Harvey, r., Vim. r. Gilpin, d. Fourth
district, Judges -Albanus Saxton, r., Albert
r. Strahorn, ID. Clerks-John Holiday, R.,
Caleb Brokaw, D. Fifth district, 1st Precinct
Judges:-William Crouch, r., Matthew Rus
sell, Jr.. D. Clerks-Edward Wilson, R., w.
II. Smcoe, d. 2nd Precinct, Judges r..
Lynch, r.. Franklin b. Lakeland, d. Clerks
Seward Cooper, r., Pinckney P. Black. d..
Sixth district, judges Alfred Kirk, r..
George II. Grayson, ID. Clerks - Elliott
T. Brown, r., Franklin n. Jenkins, d.
'D'NtHti ulStlltt' lSt plt'lHCl L. y.
R., Timothy Kelley Jr., ID. Clerks-Frank NJ.
Rawlings. r.. George H. Buck. D. I'd precinct,
Judges Z. Patterson, Il. Otho Jackson,
| d. Clerks-Arthur H. Owens, r.. Joseph
Gillespie, d. Eighth district. Judges-John
| W. Reagan, R., Elliot Graham d. Clerks
Joseph L. Fulton, T., Merritt s. McNamee. d :,
Ninth district, Judges-R. r. Smith. r.,
|
r.. Harry Logan, d.
1t was decided to accept the proposition of
w. J. G. Dulaney Co., to furnish the registra-
ton books at $3.50 per book for each pre-
| cinct.
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PORT DEPOSIT NEWS.
PORT DEPOSIT, July 10, 1896,

PORT DEPOSIT, July 10, 1896.
Mrs. E. J. Abrahams and son are visiting
friends in Philadelphia
Mrs. Housekeeper, of North East, who
visited the Misses Holm has returned to her
home.
Mrs. Stephenson, of Harford county, visited
her daughter Mrs. Mole Stephenson for Il
week.
Mr.. Wm. James, of Philadelphia. and Mr..
wm. Little. of Wilmington, were at the In
stitute Friday.
Mr.. Frank Benson was in Baltimore for
several days.
Mr.. Herbert Gerry. of Baltimore, was at
his mothers Mrs. J. A Gerry from Friday
until Monday.
Mr.. Vance Thomas, of Wilmington, enjoyed
the Fourth at Mr.. Samuel Reynolds.
Messrs. Charles and Howard Abrahams. of
Baltimore, spent II few days with their parents
at Woodlawn.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Haggerty, Howard
McClenahan. with several other friends cele-
brated the Fourth at the home of Mrs. Laura
McClenahan.
Jersey Railroad was Mr.. T. j. Vannenans
guest from Friday until Monday.
Mr.. L. Brickley was in Lancaster, Buck
and York counties, Pa. all last week selling
fish.
Miss Carrie NJ. Abrahams and John Abra-
hams, OF Baltimore, We're the guests of Mise
Carrie Abrahams the last OF the week
bo
Clifton Springs.
Mr.. Howard Alexander, of Philadelphia.
was Mr.. Tones guest Saturday and sunday.
Miss Helen Gilman and Mr. Jacob Butcher
hart, Of Baltimore, spent the Fourth with the
Misses Butchenhart.
Miss Sarah Baynes, of Philadelphia, is visit
ing old friends in town.
The Fourth was spent very quietly here.
There was picnic at Happy Valley which
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Flag Raising.

Lewis Z. NJ. Barber raised "A flag pole on
on his place west of Elkton on Saturday
upon which an American flag was swung to
the Republican Presidential and Vice-Presi-
dental candidates. Quite number Of Re-
publican friends of Mr.. Barber had assem-
bled for the event which went Off with much
enthusiasm. The pole was seventy-tive feet
high and the flag was hoisted amid cheers
Mr.. Darber and his wife had prepared hos
pitable reception for their guests who were
then invited 20 partake Of refreshments.
speech was made by William j. Smith.
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DEATHS OF A WEEK.
Mrs. Joseph Pyle, Mrs. Timothy Carter,
Mrs. Martha McCrea.
Mrs. Joseph Pyle.

Mrs. Pyle. widow of Joseph Pyle. an aged
resident OF the Ninth district! died at her
home in Calvert, from the infirmities incl
dent to old age. Mrs. Pyle was eighty-ilve
years of age and resided many years in the
Ninth district where her husband up to the
time of his death was engaged in the milling
business. Harry T. Pyle, of Calvert, is IA son
of the deceased The funeral took place ON
Wednesday morning at eleven o'clock. the
services being held in the Friends Meeting
House at Calvert, the interment being in the
church cemetery.
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Mrs. Timothy Carter.

Mrs. Ella Carter, wife of Timothy Carter.
farmer residing several miles west OF Elkton.
died on Tuesday morning at an early hour.
in the sixty-second year OF her age Beside
her husband four children survive her. The
funeral took place on Thursday morning at
ten o'clock at the Elkton Catholic Church,
the interment being in the church cemetery.
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sion, the lynchings that disgrace our fair state
But can we wonder at it, when our legislature
and lawmakers, without conjunction trample
upon law, and our chief executive decides
for the lawbreaker, as against the law and
lawloving? Better the regime that was
frank, open. and straightforward, if often
crooked, than that which under the guise
of reform does deeds, that cause even
hypocrisy to blush.
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Mrs. Martha McCrea,

Mrs. Martha McCrea died at her home in
Fair Hill on Wednesday in thesoventy eighth
year of her age. Her funeral will take place
from the residence Of her son in law. Manssl
Null, in that town this. Saturday, afternoon
at one o'clock. The inlerment will be in
Sharps cemetery.
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CHICAGO MIDSUMMER
MADNESS.
The PopuliStic Democratic Platform
Adopted, as it came From the
Majority of the Committee.

After consuming three days in organization
and the adoption of the platform, the Popu-
listic Democracy on Thursday night put in
nomination the following gentlemen as
candidates for President: W. j. Bryan, of
Nebraska: GOV. Claude Matthews, OF
Indiana, Ex-Gov. Horace Boies. OF Iowa;
and j. c. $. Blackburn, of Kentucky. The
Convention adjourned until yesterday
Friday morni ing when balloting began.
Bryan Nominated.
As THE WHIu went to press dispatch from
Chicago stated that W. j. Bryan, OF Nebraska,
had been nominated for President on the
fifth ballot
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myself viii be present At rise interview
The rest win be easy Of accomplishment
IAN excellent planF' said several. clap
ping their hands In appreciation we
must adopt II
when shall the plan be executed
asked the woman. who row spoke for the
frss time since had assumed the role OF
eavesdrcpper
erie coadifion Of the dauphin brooks no
DELAY replied Comm The state Of his
health + precarious. but a change of scene.
I am convinced. would restore him COM
pseseiy. I would suggest tomorrow after.
noon
$50 be IT. said the one who had first
spoken. and whose authoritative tones
stamped him as the chief Of the plctters-
I'VE shall eliminate this affair at thar
time. ard may St Louis aid us in our enc
beavers"
Amen
The conspiratcrs then unfolded their
PLOT. discussing every phase Of II unre-
servedly Desault had spoken truly when
he informed me that lad existed in Paris
who was In every way physically qualified
to take the place OF the dauphin and whose
resemblance TO the son Of Louis XVI. was
10 remarkable as TO deceive even the most
careful observer. IL was arranged that
this boy should be disguised as woman
and escorted TO the Temple at o'clock by
one OF the conspirators. While, with Co
MINIS assistance. the substitution was TAX
ing place in the council chamber of the
prison. TWO others were TO wait with a
vehicle IN side street These were to re-
cesve the daupnsn. secrete him in the car
riage and drive out OF Paris for La vendee.
where Charette. the vendean leader. was
in readiness to receive him. At all points
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OF THB TEMPLE,

royAi hiehness- II you have the welfare
o. France IT heart DO not perns, auv focd
not prepared by yours<3 TO reach voyr
mustrious patient Restore him q hcsish
ana essfy oobieDan Of Franes M, 6Iess
you"
What has this TO do with your doorc -.
! ND. - returned the paper 70 him.
After reading this" he answerea .r
determined 70 watch the d&uphin CAREFUL
~ could scarcely convince myrelf sh..
the writer Of this letter spoke the truth
ana yet felt thar I must e1ercsse the
greafest caution. accordingly made up
my mind TO tesf all food destined for the
dauphtn In practical way. I bought
half starved dog and took him TO the Tenn
pse With me. fed him daily With some CT
thA food prepared for the dauphin. and
one morning after eating some cruel he
ten into convuisions ana died almost m
stautiy. The cause OF death was a violent
potson. deadly a. the venom OF a cobra.
but which leaves absolutely no traces Of
tts presence In the Tissues Of the victim-'
'Horrfble."
After that I alone prepared the dau-
phin's food. and am happy 10 say the lad
r. now doing very we'll 1 am hopeful OF
reducing the swelling In his knees 80 that
he viii soon be able to walkcsh.
he viii soon be enabled 70 walk. and thus
secure the exercise Of which he IL in 30
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20 Intense nervous strain. the result OF his
csvcsed attentions TO the dauphin- Poor
DesAun was buried on the following day.
aac n the brilliant corfege that followed
his remains to st. Mnrxuerise cemetery
there WAS none save myself who knew
how II came TO pass that he. so strong
and scsfve and IN the zenith Of his career.
met his death
On the night Of June I visited the
Rue 81 Slcaise and watched the house
with the green blinds referred &c by De-
saulf. As far ~ external appearances
went u was tenantless. had occupied my
station across the roadway but q few
moments when q man approached the
door cautiously. and after fumbsing at the
knob. disappeared within A few mo-
ments later another man entered the house
and at his heels came d third. Any ss1s-
picions I may have entertained concern
irg Desauit;s observations were now corn
pIeteiy removed, and decided 20 lose no
time in probing the conspiracy, If II ex-
listed. to the bottom
hastened TO the cui-du-sac In the rear
OF the house. and presently reached the
gate leading to the premises In the GEN.
ter OF which the building stood. There
was no one in the vicinity and I had moth
ing to fear az the hands Of curious passers-
BY. gave the gate vigorous push and
II yielded readily to my touch. II was
quite dark. but not sufFiciently 20 to seri-
ousiy impede my movements. Before me
lay a pathway hemmed In on either side
by rose bushes that rose TO my waist.
crept noiseiessiy along this path and
reached the house without accident
How was I TO secure an entrance
realized that I must act cautiously. There
was a door in the rear of the dwelling and