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INSURANCE Statements.
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Commenced business March IL, ls.G.
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Capital paid up In cash, s!oo,eo0
ASSETS .DECEMBER 81, ls95,,
Real estate owned by the com,
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Loans on bonds and mortgages
first liens), 81, a3j 90
company, market value, 100000
Loans secured 10y coaterals, None
Cash in the Cumpany'- principal
otiicc and in bank, 9s7464
Interest and rcuts due and accrued 2201 90
Premiums In due course of COlltc-
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tual value s422 50 o>
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Net amount of unpaid losses and
claims, sci =
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company. viz commissions etc, t2,l5j ~
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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-08-31
THEY'RE HERE
IN CROWDS

This is the age Of stout hearts
and stout muscles. People are
crowding the meat stores after the
article that makes muscle and bone.
The biggest crowds are here, be-
cause the biggest values, the low
est prices, and the choicest, most
temyting meat are Eere. IL you
don't believe US, come and see. 1t
won't cost anything.
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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-05-30
J. Harry Truss.

As the time approaches for the execution
of Truss for the murder OF Captain Thomas
Camp, very little ii any change has taken
place in his mental condition. AM he still
asserts his innocence of the crane lor which
he has been condemned 10 "rath. He is in
good health talks :lec.y with those who see
him. and to all appearances seems in an easy
frame OF mind. Since his conviction he has
written ut least two letters to the Rev. Mr..
Westerileld in which he speaks very contid-
entity of his conversion, and OF having made
peace with his Maker. He almost constantly
reads religious papers and writes many
letters, to his wlie and Sisters. His wife, his
father. and his brother-in-law have each been
to see him since his conviction. and be talks
very freely with his friends. He evidently
cherishes the hope up to this time, that he
may yet escape the death penalty.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-05-30
DONNELLY in JAIL.
Held for Court OH the Charge of Writ
ing Threatening Letters and At
tempted Arson at Port Deposit.

Thomas L. Donnelly, who was placed
under arrest in the City Hospital, Baltimore,
last week, on the charge of being the writer
of threatening letters recently sent to several
prominent citizens of Port Deposit, and of
attempting to burn the barn of Edward III.
Rowland, near that place, was brought to
the Elkton Jail on Saturday, he having
sufficiently recovered from his gun-shot
wound, to allow OF the trip being made.
The mysterious circumstances under which
the man was shot near Port Deposit on the
night OF May 7th have been published in the
WHIG.
The accused was arraigned before Magis-.
trate Nelson X. Warner. in Elktor, on Mon
day night, when four charges We're preferred
against him, attempted arson, and seperate
charges of writing threatening incendiary)
letters to Edward H. Rowland, H. c. Nesbitt
and r. Emory McClenahan.
Donrelly waived Il hearing. and bail wa
fixed at $4,000, for his appearance at the
September term OF court. In default Of bail
ne was committed to jail.
Donnelly is of good appearance and is
about twenty two years of age. He denies
the charges upon which ne is held. States
Attorney William S. Evans IS conducting the
case for the State.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-05-30
THROUGH THE COUNTY.
WHAT HAS TRANSFERRED IN A
WEEK.
Special News From our Regular
Correspondents.
BAY VIEW ITEMS.
BAY VIEW. May 30, 1886

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Gillespie. of West
Nottingham, spent last Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. George Simcoe.
Rev. S. b. Southerland D. d. preached IL
beautiful and interesting sermon in the
church here on last Sunday morning from the
text Thy faith has saved thee, Luke. 1850
Dr. Switzerland. who is one of the oldest
ministers in the Mary land Conference. con-
Quoted the services at the cornerstone laying
preached the dedicatory sermon. and was
present at the unvaiing Of the monument
to Rev. c. 7. Cochcll during whose pastorate
the church was erected.
The Bay View Sunday School will hold
their Childien's Day services on the morning
and evening Of Sunday, June 7th. An en-
ceIIent program has been arranged. and
those who come may expect to be pleasantly
entertained.
The Delaware county wheelmcn OF Chester
Pa, came to Bay View on Sunday of last
week and spent the day with Mr.. L. b. Smith.
The annual strawberry and ice cream
festival for the benefit of Bay View Sunday
School will be held on Saturday evening
June 18th.
The Bay View Base Ball Club will play will
play the Calvert club at Calvert on Decora
ton Day. Saturday. May 3Oth.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-05-30
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL.
Thirty-FirSt Annual Commencement.
Three Graduates From Cecil.

The Maryland State Normal School held
its thirty-frst commencement at the institu-
ton on Thursday night Every available seat
in the large auditorium of the school was
occupied and many were turned away un-
able to gain admission.
The graduating class was the largest in the
history of the institution. consisting OF 76 pro-
fessionals and 20 professionals. The
stage occupied by those taking part in the
exercises was tastefully decorated with palms
and flowers, and with the exquisite toilets OF
the young ladies made an exceedingly pretty
scene.
During the morning. as : the annual Gus
tom, the seniors presented the class picture
to the school. 1t was portrait of the prin-
cipa Prof. L. B. Prettyman, and was a
handsome likeness of that gGniai gentleman.
The presentation was made by Charles E.
Hoye, the president Of the class. The pic
ture was executed by Mis- Flcrenoe Snyder,
the principal of the art department of the
school. which reflected great credit upon the
artist.
The graduating exercises opened with a
religious service, Gloria in EXcelsis, in
which the entire class took part. Wm. I.
Harris, l.. L. D., United States commissioner
of education. made the address to the grad
yates and the distribution Of diplomas and
certificates. Prof. L. t. Prettyman, in his
announcement, which followed, stated that
the roll of the school had contained the
names of 4l4 students. the largest number
in attendance in any year during the history
of the institution. OF the professional grad
yates IS; he said, had attained an average of
so or more. 2G an average 0! so, and 3 an
average Of 90.
Among the graduate, are three from Cecil
county Miss Lille Z. Butchenhart Miss
Louise Steele McCay and Miss Minnie Belle
Brickley.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-05-30
MUSIC AND SONG.
The Choral Club of Port Deposit Gives
an Artistic Concert.
PoRr DEPOSIT. Nav 90. 1896.

PoRr DEPOSIT May %, 1896.
A large and cultured audience. composed
of many of the sic-loving people from all
the surrounding country. assembled at the
Tome Institute Saturday evening to attend
the concert given by the Choral Society of
Port Deposit assisted by Miss Updegraif of
Mt, Pleasant, Ohio, and Miss Isabel Houser,
OF Cadiz. Ohio. The choral itself under the
dictatorship OF Miss Stone reflected much
credit upon their winters work in their ren
diton of three choruses. 1t the first one Miss
Bessie Pugh, of Port Deposit. sang the solos
with fine effect. Miss Pugh has rich full
voice and gave much pleasure to her hearers
The artists whose names had already
been presented to the audience through the
dainty and artistic programmes were given
an enthusiastic reception, which was empha-
sized again and again as the concert pro-
gressed. Miss Updegrall's first number, "a
Venetian Boat Song" was greatly enjoyed
and she was enthusiastically recalled She
possesses Il rare mezzo-soprano voice and her
enunciation is 50 clear that one feels Il double
pleasure IN listening to her.
Miss Houser contributed three numbers to
the programme. She possesses remarkable
technique and showed a rare comprehensive
ness Of the spirit of the composers combined
with n Gelicacy of touch and nneness of
phrasing which emphasized the tune beauty
of her numbers. as distinguished from the
ordinary performers renditions. Miss Houser
gave her entire performance without notes.
Never in the history of Port Deposit has
such treat been given to the people, and the
mere mention Of these young ladies names
will be the sign for crowded house.
The Choral Society owes its origin and
great success to untiring efforts of Miss Mary
Houser. Her ability as an efficient officer
and accompanist has had wide range in this
experiment. which has proved such "A success
The Choral presented Miss Stone with an
ebony baton mounted handsomely in gold as
Il token of their appreciation of her kindness
to them during the past four months.
After the concert short business meeting
was held by the members. vote of thanks
was rendered to Mr.. and Mrs. Tome for their
hearty cooperation in all the efforts of the
society, to the artists who so ably assisted at
the concert, and to the committee OH arrange
ment who have SO have SO faithfully worked
for the success Of the concert. A motion was
carried to adjourn for the season and to re-
sumo the work at the call of the president
next wear
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-05-30
PORT DEPOSIT NEWS.
PORT DEPOSIT, May 30, 1896.


Miss Ella Basil. of Annapolis. was Mrs
Abrahams' guest from Thursday until Sat-
urday.
Mrs. Samuel Gavin, of Philadelphia, was
Mrs. Tones guest from Saturday until
Monday.
Mrs. Sidney A. Taylor, of Baltimore spent
Sunday with her sister. Mrs. C. NJ. Head.
Mis- Lane, of Chester, is visiting Mis-
Price.
Miss lamar, of Elkton. the Misses Moore,
OF Colora, and Mr.. Roberts OF Remove, Pa,
were entertained Saturday and Sunday at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. r. C. Hopkins.
Miss Eflie Raynor was in Havre de Grace
Sunday last, the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. R. X.
Vanneman.
Mrs. Becker and Mrs. Brumlield, of Balt!-
more, visited friends in town this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lynn Byrd, of Baltimore, are
visiting Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Mccullough
Miss Essie Bond has returned from de-
lghtful visit of several weeks to friends in
Baltimore.
The Misses Keen. of West Nottingham. were
Miss Beulah Creswell's guests from Saturday
until Thursday.
Mr.. Joshua Mckay, of Elkton, was in town
from Saturday until Monday.
Miss May Reynolds of Baltimore. has been
the guest of Mrs. Cooke for the past week.
Miss Virginia Abrahams was in Baltimore
from Saturday until Monday,
Mrs. Leach, of Baltimore, was in town
Wednesday.
Mr.. Samuel Rowland has moved his family
to his country residence.
Mr.. NJ. Duffy is having the porch of the
house occupied by Mr.. Millard Abrahams,
repaired and painted.
Miss Annie Nesbitt. of Rising sun visite d
Miss Florence Gerry several days this week
Rev. and Mrs. II. A. G. Westcrileld of
Chesapeake City, are spending the week with
Mrs J. A. Gerry
Miss Updegraif sang twice in the NJ. L.
Church Sunday morning. Her selections
were "Fear ye not. o Israeli and Come
Unto Me- To say her hearers were d' lighted
seems supernuous. At night Rev. William
Gwynn, of Atlantic City. preached. Mr.
Gwinn was born and spent his boyhood in
Port. His old friends were glad to listen to
him once more.
1t is with sincere regret that this town was
obliged to bid the family of Director james
Campbell goodbye on Thursday morning.
('oOttn,yp1 m, 1u1o
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-05-30
MEET NEXT WEEK.
The EaSton District EpwOrth League
Convention at CeciltOn.

The Easton District Epworth League Con-
venton will be held in the NJ. L. Church at
Ceciton, this County, on June "a Miss
Lila n. Mccoy is president OF the Cecilton
chapter. The convention opens at three
O'Clock on Tuesday afternoon, June .. with a
meeting of the District Cabinet. and in the
evening IN address OF welcome will be de-
livered by f. Z. Jones. of Dickinson College,
Pa, response by DR.. Chaires, Of Crumpton,
Md. followed by a recitation hy Miss Leila
n. Mccoy, Of Cecilton, and reception of dele
gates by the Department OF Social Work of
Cecilton Chapter Of which Miss H. Gertrude
Van Dyke is chairman. Morning afternoon,
and evening sessions Will be held each day
The convention promises to he an Interesting
one.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-05-30
CONVENTION PLATFORM.

George H. Ash. editor of the Cecil Demo-
crat. as chairman of the Committee on Gre
dcntials an Resolutions offered the following
resolutions which We're unanimously adopted:
The Democratic party OF Cecil County in
conventiont assembled declares its cordial
endorsement of the patriotic administration
of President Grover Cleveland. His firm
stand in favor OF the maintenance of the
financial credit of the nation, and his broad
and conservative policy concerning our rela-
tions with foreign countries deserve the
hearty approval of all the people OF the
country. regardless of party. We are opposed
to the free and unlimited coinage OF silver,
as well as to all other schemes or devices cal
culatrd to debase our currency or cause our
country to lose its advanced position among
the commercial nations of the world.
"Beievng. is we do, that the existing
tariff rates are as high as the people will en-
dure, and that any attempt to radically
increase the same would provoke agitation,
unsettle business, work injustice and prevent
the full return of prosperity, we are bitterly
opposed to the re-enactment Of the
Mckinley tariff.
"RegrettinS the disaster to our party in
this State in 1895, yet we congratulate the
people of the State that there was preserved
out OF the wreck Democratic State Senate.
to stand between them and the revolutionary
tendencies OF the Republican party in Mary
land, rs manifested in their administration of
the affairs of the City of Baltimore.
The administration OF the affairs OF this
State by the Democratic party for the long
period of more than Il quarter of Il century
was wise. statesmanlike and economical.
During this period the debt of the State was
practically paid and WISE liberal. and en-
lightened body Of laws enacted for the gov
ernment of the people. That our party suf-
fered defeat without Just cause encourages
us to hope that the people in their returning
wisdom will speedily restore it to power. We
send greetings to the Democracy in our sister
counties and in the City of Baltimore, and
urge forgetfulness of past differences in order
that we may present an unbroken line to the
enemy.
"Inasmuch as the right to worship God
according to the dictates of his own con
science was achieved for every citizen of the
republic and is guaranteed him by the organic
laws of the land we demand, in accord with
the earnest principles of Democracy, that
religious liberty shall be accor ded to all the
citizens Of the nation. and we denounce all
secret political organizations which attempts
to prescribe any OF oar citizens on account
OF their religious belief
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-05-30
PERRYVILLE ITEMS.


PERRYvILLE. May 20, 1896.
n c. Cameron. spent Sunday and Mon
day with friends in Zion.
Mrs. Joseph Harris, of Philadelphia, is
visiting her sister Mrs p. W. Gillespie.
Mr.. l.. L. Ward, has moved from Front
street 10 Elm street. occupying one of W. H.
Coles new houses.
Rev. II. q. Budd returned home ON Tues-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Werdner were the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs II. $. Jones, on Sunday.
The ladies of the Presbyterian Church of
Perryvile will hold IA festival in Mr.. Stumps
woods on June u and -.
The entertainment held by the Choral
Society, OF Port Deposit was largely attended
by the young people of our town.
The Rev. w. p. Taylor was in town on
Wednesday and attended the Jr o. L. A. NJ.
Council.
Misses Annie Gillespie and Lizzie Davis
were delegates to the Epworth League Con
vcntion held in Port Deposit on Tuesday
and Wednesday.
Mr.. Milton of Akin Avenue, has moved to
Philadelphia.
Mr.. Thomas Kelly is constructing new
fence around his dwelling.
Mr.. II. S. Jones is makingquitc an imprave-
ment by extending his porch about twenty
feet.
A. Ii. Owens & Bro, have made quite an
improvement at their store by erecting an
awning and repainting inside and out they
have also increased their stock about 25
per cent.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-05-30
A. |. CROTHERS
FOR CONGRESS-.
CECIL DEMOCRATS WILL FIGHT
FOR HIS NOMINATION.
The Democratic County Convention
Adopts Platform and Elects
Delegates 10 the State
and Congressional
Conventions.

The Democratic County Convention in Elk
ton on Tuesday elected ". b. Davis. W. X.
Reckefus, Ct. Il. Ash, and W. NJ. Pogue, dele
gates to the Congressional Convention 70 be
held ut Hayr" de Grace on September 2, and
by an unanimous vote instructed them for
Ex-States Attorney \. H. Crothers lis Cecil's
Congressional candidate The following reso-
luton was pass ID: That delegates to the
Congressional Convention use all honorable
Crothcrs, of Cecil County. as the Congress
sional nominee for the Second Congressional
District"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-05-30
DEATHS OF A WEEK.
John F. Price, George E. Mckinney,
Henry Rowan.
John Fletcher Price,

John Fletcher Price, Superintendent of the
Delaware and Chesapeake Canal. a prominent
citizen of this county resident at Chesapeake
CITY, died at his home in that town on We'd
nesday night, about II o'clock.
The immediate cause of Mr.. Prices death
was uremic poisoning, the result of Bright's
disease of the kidneys from which he had
been for some time suffering. In February
last Mr.. Prices eyesight became materially
impaired, caused, in the opinion of an expert
cculist of Philadelphia, whom he afterwards
consulted, by extreme inflammation OF the
optic nerve. On the Sth of April, having in
the meantime lost considerable flesh, he made
IL business trip on his steam yacht to Delaware
City, when he contracted severe cold. Since
that date he has been confined to his room.
On Saturday last his physical condition
seemed so much improved that he had de-
cidcd to meet several officers of the Canal
Company expected in Chesapeake City on
Monday. On Sunday night, however, he
suffered several hemorrhages of the bowels,
and on Monday his case became critical, he
remaining in Il comatose condition until his
death.
Mr. Price was the oldest son and second
child of the late John Il. Price, an esteemed
citizen of the county, and many years Super
intendent Of the Delaware and Chesapeake
Canal. He was born ut his fathers home
stead farm near Bethel in the Second District
of the county on October Z 1887. His early
life was spent on the farm, but when quite
young he became an assistant to his father
and became his almost constant COMPANION
in the performance of his official duties along
the line of the canal. succeeding him in the
Superintendency at the time OF his death
which occurred in April, 1871 OF his fathers
immediate family, Mrs. Corneia c. Wallace,
wife of DR.. Joseph V. Wallace, of Chesapeake
City, Miss Mary Amanda Price. and Thomas
Lum Price, both of whom resided with their
brother, survive him. "A younger brother
Caleb Newbold Price having died in August,
1877.
In April, 1886, Mr.. Price married Miss
Mary Clayton "A daughter of the late Col
Joshua Clayton, of Middletown, Del, who
survives him without children.
Mr. Price was fine specimen of physical
manhood. being over six feet in height, and
when in health weighing over two hundred
pounds. He inherited the superior business
ability of his father, which added to his
natural urbanity of manner. and kindness,
of heart, constituted him one OF the most
popular and influential business men of the
county. In early life he became member
Bethel NJ. E. Church, and was also President
Of the Board of Directors OF Bethel Gene
tary. In all the multiplied relations of bust
ness and social life. he was an exemplary
christian gentleman and his church and com
munity will keenly feel his loss.
Mr.. Prices funeral will take place to-
morrow Sunday afternoon at two o'clock
from his late residence, with interment in the
family lot at Bethel Cemetery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-05-30
T0-DAY'S PROGRAM.
How Memorial Day Will BE- Observed in
the County.

Everywhere throughout Cecil County graves
will be decorated to-day in observance of the
Memorial Day celebration, and special exer-
cises conducted by the several c. A. r. or
gauiZations.
ELKToN AND CHERRY HILL.
[ $. Grant Post, No. 10, G. 4. r., of
Cherry Hill will meet in Elkton this morn
ing at nine O'Clock and decorate the graves of
comrades in the different cemeteries. Com
pany L. Maryland National Guards, of Elk
ton, Captain William A. Wright, will partici-
pate in the exercises.
The Post will decorate the graves at Cherry
Hill at 2 p. M, where addresses will be made
by Rev. A. S. Mowbray aud Victor NJ Torbert,
of Elkton, and Rev Mr. Jones of Cherry
Hill. All are cordially invited to attend
The following cemeteries will be decorated
by detail:-Leeds, by Comrades John Lynch
aud H. Whebly.; Union, j. S. Settle and 4.
S. Miller; Bouldens Chapel, D. II. McCauley
and John Burk; st. John and Sharps, Joshua
Green: Bethel, VIM. Price. Flowers are soil
cited
NORTH EAST.
Cemeteries will be decorated The G.. A. H.,
band and local orders and school children
will form in line at 4 o'clock and will pro-
ceed first to the 2. L. Cemetery and then to
the NJ. L. Cemetery, after which memorial
services will be held in the hall at $ o'clock
with Congressman Bro,ius of Pennsylvania as
orator. Every one is invited to bring flowers.
BETHEL.
Decoration Day will be observed at Bethel
Cemetery as usual.
CALVERT.
Garfield Post No. Is. G. A. r.. will have
charge Of the decoration ceremonies at Cal
vert on Saturday, May 80. The Post will
meet at headquarters in Rising Sun at
o'clock and proceed to Calvert. After tho
decorating ceremonic 5, there will be addresses
b. DR.. I. \. Worrall. Of North East Rev. W.
G. koons, OF Rising Sun, and possibly Others
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-05-30
STORM in SASSA-
FRAS NECK,
Stack Yard Burned and Horse Killed.

Stack Yard Burned and Horse Killed.
The heaviest electric storm experienced for
years passed over Sassafras Neck on Thurs
day afternoon, the rain falling in torrents FOR
three hours, washing roads badly and doing
other damage. Lightning struck the stack
yard of Mr.. Bailey on the Woodall farm, near
Earlville his straw being entirely consumed.
valuable driving horse owned by Benjamin
b. Price was struck and killed in field.
The storm camo from the South and covered
the holt of territory lying between the Sassa-
fras and Bohemia rivers 1t lasted nearly
three hours. the downpour being the heaviest
the oldest inhabitant can recall.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-05-30
Orphans Court.

Tho Orphans Court was in special session
on Thursday. The resignation of Anthony
S. Davis administrator of the estate of James
A. Davis. deceased, was accepted and William
L. Warburton ard Charles @. Crothers were
appointed administrators.