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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-11-07
A DlStarily Act,

On saturday night some bastard entered the
Stable of Rev. DR.. Duncan, rector OF st.
Stephens Church near Earicvil|c, and cut off
the tai! OF his iayor!te driving horse. This
spiterul act is deserving of the scycrcst
luui7hmrn. ala. tas o:,,.i.,s Of that Ii sri,t
should make strenuous efforts 90 bring the
oilnnderto Justice
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-11-07
HENRY r. T0RBERT,
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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-11-07
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ESTABLISHED IN 1871.

Published Every Saturday Morning at Elkton,
Cecil County, Md.
henry r. T0RBERT,
Editor and Proprietor.
V. NJ. TORBERT,
Associate Editor and Business Manager.
Evening star., 1896-07-01

His elevation to this position was predicted
IN yesterdays Star.
Mr.. Montgomery Succeeds Mr.. Car
G0EO.
Evening star., 1896-07-01
NCENDIARISM CHARGED.
Judge Miller Investigating the Late
Fire mt Eiseman Bros

This afternoon in the Police Court Judge
Miller resumed the hearing I'm the case Of
Emil West, charged with having made an
effort to burn the building occupied by Else
man Bros, corner of 9TH and r streets ten
days ago, as heretofore published in The
Star, and several witnesses were examined.
Among them was a boy, who told of hav-
ing figured in a trick which was performed
by burning toothpicks One of these burned
toothpicks, he said, had fallen through the
grating and set fire to some rubbish An
other boy, who said he was there at tho
time the trick was performed said that
was not on the night of the fire. and was
on the other side of the street
George Coryell, a loan broker, who was in
his office, opposite Eiseman Bros store
on the night of the fire. testified that he saw
man set fire to something and drop il
through the grating. The man, whom he
could not identify, went in Beren's lunch
two minutes. then came out and went
through the alley. The clerk in the lunch
room testified that the defendant came in
there about the time of the fire and got a
mug of milk. He could not tell how long ha
remained in the room. The man whom
Coryell said he saw wore a blue and white
striped coat, an Office coat and another
witness gave similar description officer
Heller testified that the coat was blue and
white striped coat, while the defendant ties.
tilted that on the evening charged he was
wearing a striped coat.
Judge Miller said that the color of the coat
was an important feature of the testimony,
and the defendants brother was sent for the
coat.
Evening star., 1896-07-01
Increased Death Rate.

There was an increased death rate in the
city last week as compared with tnat OF
the week previous. The deaths as by the
reports received at the health department
numbered I4J. as against 121 by the last
report The death rate was accordingly
1886. This is 81 above tie normal The
principal causes producing this result were
mainly summer complaints among children,
from which "A deaths ensued, and of con-
sumption. of which % persons died. or the
total deaths. II, or nearly one-half, were
children under five years of age. Other
than these the range of diseases was con-
fined mainly to those of the brain, heart
and kidneys in about the normal degree.
The meteorological conditions were very
nearly parallel to those Of the previous
week. The whole seven days were either
cloudy or partly cloudy. with dry atmos-
phere. parting with but .0S of an inch of
rain. The highest heat was 80 degrees. on
the 21st, and the lowest 81 degrees on the
18th. giving a range of % degrees.
Diphtheria ended In 2 deaths. while 6 new
cases were reported: placards removed
from houses. leaving 8 In quarantine No
death nor new case of scarlatina was re-
ported; 1 house was released from isola-
tion leaving still pIacdrded.
Evening star., 1896-07-01
Eleventh Division.

Supervising principal, ]. H. N waring.
Eighth grade-M. p. Shadd, NJ E. Tuck.
er. L. F. Dyson.
Seventh grade-L. A. Smith, A. v
Thompkins. NJ. A. Wheeler. j. E. Page.
Sixth grade-J. c. Grant, NJ A. Saunders
NJ. L. Jordan, A E. Alexander.
Fifth grade-A. s. Bailey, NJ E. Bruce
L 1. Russell, A. V. Saunders, J. NJ Crop.
per- H. v. Lee.
Fourth grade-J. NJ. Taylor, B. v. Camp.
bell. r. A. Lee. X. H. Slade, L. E. waring,
A. L. Browne, s. A. Tyler. N. T. Jackson
Third grade-E. NJ. Collins, A. E. Hughes
G. E. Shinn. E. NJ. Lynch, L. l. Saunders,
F. p. Martin, X. L. Wayman, A. "
Shorter, E. Wheeler. s. E. Jackson. 8. 70
Tucker.
Second grade-M. A. Gray. M. " Morton,
F. D. Smith, j. M. Fraction, M. F. Ouan.
der. L. S. Lacy, H. S. Parker, L. G. Stew
art, E. J. Jones. E. Bruce.
First grade-A. s. Simmons. l.. A. Dick
erson. c. r. George.
Second grade-J. E. Brooks
First grade-M. r. Toy, NJ. Kirkland. T.
S Countee, A. H. Grimshaw.
First grade-J. c. Williamson, l. r, Whfp-
per. L: A. PEBBLES. A. T. Brown. b. {.
dolph. 8. {. johnson, J. OBJ. Shepperson
Second grade-B. E. George, NJ A.
Thomas.
First grade-E. E. Lucas.
Second grade-V. D. Shepherd.
Janitors-Lincoln. w. NJ. George: Gid
dings. ]. w. Hutchinson: Randall. l.. H.
Wayne: Anthony Bowen. ]. Thompson:
Bell, c. Brown Ambush, r. Armstead
Randall A. Wayne.
Evening star., 1896-07-01
PROF. LAYTON's REQUEST.

Music for the AfrO-American WO-
mems Convention to BE Rehearsed.
Prof J. T. Layton, assisted by Mr.. ]. H.
Walker of the Nineteenth Street Baptist
choir and the Capital City Orchestra, Mr..
Geo. E. Brown, leader. will furnish music
for the convention of Afro-American wo-
MEN, to meet in this city July 20, 81 and
%. Nineteenth Street Baptist Church. Prof
Layton will rehearse the pupils who took
part In the recent concert at Central Hall.
Thursday. July 9. pm. at Y M. c. A., 1000
nth street northwest, and desires that tbey
bring High School music books and the
chorus Come to Me- Love-"
Evening star., 1896-07-01
Death of Charlie. p. Coome..

Mr.. Charles P. Coomes. one of the best
known master painters and decorators of
this city, died this morning at his resi-
dence. No. 1916 sth street northwest, after
long illness. Although Mr.. Coomes had
not reached his sixtieth year. he had been
in business for forty years. and for a
long time had been regarded as one
OF the most expert men of his craft
In the country. Mr.. Coomes some
years since associated his son, Chas
s. Coomes, with him in business. and since
that time the firm has been known as
Coomes & Co. Besides his son, the do
ceased leaves widow. He was a member
of the Master Painters Association, Build
ers' Exchange and the Veteran Volunteer
Firemen's Association
Evening star., 1896-07-01
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following: White-ErneSt p. Weeks and
Lille V. Schwier: o. w. Scott and A. O..
CARING. both OF Hagerstown, Md; Van H.
Gwinn of Spencer, w. Va, and Eliza w.
Row of Orange, Va; John w. Lugenbeel
and Alice w Childs: VIM p. Hedrick and
Lille KirChenOe, both of Prince William
county. Va; Bernard A. Kline of Be
thesda. Md. and Katie b. Collins of Ten
leytown. d. c.
Colored-Georee Perry and Fannie It'd
ball; Basil Hall and Mollie MCDANIEL; Thad-
deus Aldrich and George Parks; Daniel
Newman and Emily Nash: Adam Jones
and Winnie Butler; Vaudeville Dunlop and
LouiseE smith. Joseph A. Mc1ntire and
Annie Nj. Johnson; Henry Il. Carpenter OF
this city and Gertrude Greenwich of Bright
wood ID. G.
Evening star., 1896-07-01
The Chinese CBse.

After a -ehearing of the matter, judge
Hagner today declined to reconsider the
decision made by him several days ago re-
fusing to discharge on kabeas corpus Chue
Kun, the Chiraman who had previously
been ordered deported to China by JuGiG
Cole. under the Chinese exclusion act. Tho
Chinaman's counsel, Mr.. Edwin Forrest,
noted an appeal to the Court OF Appeals,
Judge Hagner fixing the bond at $500.
Evening star., 1896-07-01
For Sale and Partition.

Joseph ]. Kelly and others today filed a
bill In equity against Thos. p. and VIM. A.
Kelly. praying for the sale and partition
Of sub lot II. square 10: sub lot %. square
497: part OF lot ID. square 5SS, and sub lots
20 to IS, both inclusive, and q and %
same square. of the estate of the late
Catharfne Kelly. The compliments are
Represented by Attorneys Hamilton and
Colbert.
Evening star., 1896-07-01

Pumphrey, Wilma Willenbucher Lily
Buehler. Mabel Vaughn, Sadie c. Goodman.
Fourth DiyisiOu.
Evening star., 1896-07-01

Great Variety Of Novelties in Fireworks at
Low Price.-Roman Candies, Rockets, Triangles
Wheels, Snakes, Grasshoppers, Mines. Flower Pots
Cannon Crackers Batteries. Cannons, Paper Bal
looIs, Japanese Lanterns in shapes Creps
Paper Napkins. etc. J. JAY GOULD. i2l 9Th st
tTenHw bldg. bet u ard T. ~ts nwn lt'
Drink more HIRES Root
beer and less ice water this
summer, and see how much
better you will feel. HIRES
Rootbeer not only quenches
your thirst but acts asa tonic.
- only by The Charles ". Hire. Co. PhiI,a.,,hi.
package makes gailaas. Sold sverywhssa
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27
Avoided a Panic.

CHICAGO, Oct. 27.-By rare presence of mind the Rev Dr. James Villa Blake saved his congregation from panic and probably the awful results of fire, which broke out just as the morning service was beginning at the Third Uni tartan church Sunday and which de- stroyed the main part of the building. When the pastor took his place in the pulpit his attention was drawn to smoke in the lobby leading to the Sunday school He remained standing until the organist had ceased playing and then requested the congregation to re- tire quietly by the rear exits. His man ner so treasured those assembled that D panic was averted. The church was al- most entirely destroyed The loss is placed at S25, ,000.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27

The Adams Wilson Printing Co. is the largest printing plant, outside of Little Rock, in the State. It has more printing presses, even, than any plant in Little Rock, while it is thoroughly equipped with all of the latest styles and designs of type and is modern and up to date in every detail. All of it's machinery is oper- ated by steam power, and it is the only steam printing office in Pine Bluff. Therefore, the Adams Wilson Printing Co. has unequalled facilities for quick, neat and artistic job print ing in this section of the State. Call and get prices and inspect our work before placing your orders dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27
Farmers National Congress.

CHICAGO, Oct. 27.-The call for the next annual meeting of the Farmers National congress has been issued and it will probably be the largest assem- blaze of farmers ever held. The meet Ing will be held at Indianapolis, Ind, on Nov. 10 and will last three days Regular delegates from each state are one from each congressional district and two at large, appointed by the governor of each state, and heads of all agricul- tural committees and state agricultural boards are members, by virtue of their offices.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27
Hon. Wm. A. Little's Successor.

WASHINGTON, Oct 27.-Isaac II. Lionberger, of St. Louis, Mo, has been appointed Assistant Attorney General of the Interior Department. He succeeds Wm. A. Little, of Geor- gia. who recently resigned to become q candidate for the office of Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia. Mr. Eionberger took the oath of of flee and entered upon his official duties yesterday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27
Six PrIsoners Escape Jail.

LOUISVILLE, Oct. 27.-Another daring jail delivery was perpretrated Sunday night at the county jail shortly after 5:80, and six prisoners made their es- cape All of the men are white and were considered desperate prisoners who would hesitate at nothing.
 They gained their liberty by scraping the mortar from between the bricks in cell No. 5, letting the bricks fall into the interior of the cell, and in this manner they got a hole large enough for them to climb to the roof and let themselves down by a rope.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27
Church Entertainment.

The ladies of the Sixth Avenue Baptist Church, will, on Friday, October 30, give "Gold and Silver" entertainment, at the residence of Mr. Hugh Fox. Elegant refresh- ments will be served. 10 27 d2t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27

As is we'll known, Christmas brings with it 'peace oil earth and good will to all men. 3 And it's com ing is eagerly looked for by every body. This year the people of Pine Bluff will have additional reasons for being glad to see Xmas, for on that day .sThe Emancipated Woman will make her appearance here.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27

To the editor of the Commercial: Bv the way, Major, is it not about time you were changing that ancient boiler plate on the first and fourth pages of the CommerciaP It has been standing without change for at least two weeks.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27
Lost.

On night of October 18th. a yellow, long haired Scoth terrier dog; wore small fair-leather collar; will answer to call of "Hutch." Deliver dog to W. D. Hearn at Bank of Pine Bluff and receive reward. d3t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27
Highest grade. Lowest Cost. This weeks specials at GREENFIELD
 COMPANY.
COMPANY.

No. H. Maekerel or for e6c to s5e.
 The Norway Blooter Mackerel is the largest, fattest and best favored Mackerel caught. We also have spiced Herring, Russian, Sardells and Russian Cayaia.
 No s---Flnnan Haddies, Sc per Can
 Nothing equals Finnan Haddies for the breakfast table and for ex- cursions or sportsmen's use it is the thing.
 No. s--Hot Relish, Chaw Chaw and
 Mixed Pickel, loc per bottle. These goods need no recommenda- tion at our hands.
 Fish, Oysters, .Vension, Quail, Squirrls and Dressed Turkeys.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27
Choice Flowers and Pla

Choice assortment of palms and other plants. Blooming anthemums, 100 different val all kinds of bulb stock for and Easter bloomings. Cut I @ speciality. MRS. C. A. ST 10 1Sd1m Bellwood Green
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27

A trio of stars" supported by q strong company is the offering of the management to the theatre goers of this city when Mcintyre X Heath and Lizzie Evans appear in the new southern comedy drama Dixie Land. At the Opera House tonight.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27
your Sight is Priceless.

Don't wear imperfect glasses and ruin your sight, but go to the spec tacle stand in front of l.. Roth's store and get a perfect fit for your eyes for 50c., for this week only. d2.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27

10. Runyan, of McNeil, brother of Dr. T. P. Runyan of this city, was guest of the Arlington Hotel last night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27

Oysters-the finest in the world served in all styles Tt A. J. Mitchell's Pal ace Confectionery. No. POS Main street. 10 4 dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27

Col Louis Altheimer, of this city, and ether '-lesser lights of the Re- publican party from various parts ufi the State, are billed to speak at Gieswood Park, Little Rock, next Monday night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27

Mr. Hal David returned today from Gincinnatti where he pleasantly spent the summer at his old home with friends and relatives.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27

Spectacles and eye glasses scien- tifiicaliy adjusted to fit all sight at lowest prices. Spectacle stand front of l.. Roth's store on Main St. d2.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27
Annual Meeting Grand Lodge
 l. O. O. E.

Regular State Assembly, Little Rock
 Oct. 2 to 30.
 For the above occasion the Cotton Belt Route will sell tickets Pine Bluff to Little Rock and return at $1.7O on the certificate plan. Tickets on sale Oct. 25th to 18th. Return limit Nov. 2d. 1S96 ]. ". FARLEY. Agent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27

0. yoss X Bro. today received d car load of buggies, harness, etc, which they will put on the market at St. Louis prices.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27

Fun, fast and furious will be the programme when Mcintyre and Heath, Lizzie Evans and a strong company appear in this city in that new southern comedy drama, "Dixie Land. "--At the Opera house tonight.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27
CITY ITEMS.

MT. Jack Horne, of St. Louis, is calling on the trade today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27

Mr. l.. s. Dunaway, special repre- sentative of the Arkansas Democrat, is in the city today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27

Walker Whiteside, the tragedian, comes to this city to fill an engage ment on Thursday, October g, and will appear in an artistic representa- tion of Hamlet, i'll which character Mir. Whiteside has won high reputa- ton. With lith and symmetflcai figure. a face capable of sharply mirroring every passion, carriage at once elastic, graceful and majestic, and voice musical, moduiated ana strong. his execution of ms concep- ton of this part is as true to nature as the conception was true 10 Shakespeare. He is constantly Will ming reorganization by both press and public on the excellence of his presentation of this most interesting charactrer. Thereis not in the whole of Shakespeare characters one so eX- acting. one requiring so much eXperl- epce and art as Hamlet, yet MT. Whiteside exhibits in it a marvellous talent. He is very painstakIng actor. careful of both gesture and facial expression, that Walker W Whlte- side is aleady great no playgoer will deny, that he is a finished artist and devout student none will dispute. Full of grace, nervous energy and flooded with enthusiasm, Walker Whiteside plays as few men play in this age of farces and farce comedies and it is to be hoped that none will have cause to regret by staying away from the theatre this oppor- tunity to see one who in our estima- ton is America's representative tragedian.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27

The IIudson-Andrews marriage takes place at the Main Street Meth odist Church at 4:30 o'clock this afternoon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27

Remember Mrs. Cooks stylish millinery department at the Merean- tile. She is constantly receiving new goods. Also remember her very low prices. dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27

ARE You TIRED all the time? Then your blood needs to be enriched and purified by Hoods Sarsaparilla, the one True Blood Purifier. 1t gives vig0r and vitality.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27

Mrs. M. s, Trulock is reported to be quite sick at the home Of Mir. Mack Hammett. this city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27

|. W. Williams, leading business man of Rison, was Pine Bluff yisi- tor last night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27

Messrs. Jake and Joe Dante and Frank Davis have returned from q pleasant trip to Little Rock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27

Messrs. Chas. ". Mckee and c. W Gates, of Fordyee, are registered al the Truloek.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27

Mrs. John E. Ryan arrived today from & lengthy visit to her old home at 0rawfordsville. Ind.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27

Lawyer NJ. A. Austin returned today from a legal visit to Little Rock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27

J.L. Parker, prominent citizen of Waldo, is here on t business visit.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27

Dr. t. ". Scales returned today from brief sojourn at Potash Snl- phur.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27

Hoods Pills are easy to take, easy to operate, Cure indigestion, bill- sbusness. 25c,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27

]. H. Harper, of Pansy, is a Pine Bluff visitor today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27

FOR RENT-Neat cottage in the south part ! of city, near Jones' park. Apply to "McG." this office. 10 27 d6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27

The glove contest tomorrow night will be worth seeing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27

All kinds Of summer drinks at Mitcheil's. 5I7 dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27

Robinson & Greenfield, the popu- lar Main street grocers. keep con stantIy on hand a supply of fresh game and fish of all kinds; and, by the way, they have just received a large consignment of fresh canned good, pickels, etc., which they are selling at remarkably low figures. If you wish frst-class goods at low prices. it will pay you to give this firm a call. Read their announce ment of specials for this week only.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27

The DAILY GRAPHTCaccepts dd- ssrtasing oas the distinct and ss'ae i1svocat guarantee thot it has doltg carcutd- tion larger Maa any other duly nesos- saper puJlished sa Pine BlsB.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27

The infant child of Mir. and Mrs. W. II. Wes stbrook was very sick last night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27

I. II. Oakes, of Kedron, is making calls on merchants today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27

The City Hall has received q new coat of paint.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27
The Letter
 That Came

attracted your attention twas on such nice looking paper of linen finish-the kind we sell at 25c the tb of four quires. A good paper for ordinary cores pondence
 ANDERsON-MEYER.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-27
FINE BLUFF DAILY GRAPHIC.

PINE BLUFF. ARK, OCT..27, 1896
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-04

tion held today the commissioner was
instructed 10 issue rates 20 meet the
reduction already made by the Seaboard
AIRLINE. and IL was LEFT with him TO
take such further action as might be
necessary with reference 20 any further
reduction by the Scaboard Airline"
The meeting adjourned. subject To the
call OF the Chair.
While the Southern States Freight A.
ISOLATION does not consider the SeabOard
AIRLINE dangerous antagonist said
President Spencer. Of the Southern rail-
way. this morning. yet we feel that We
must do something in order 10 compete
with them Yesterday the Seahoard Air
Line. 300 accordance with the law, Med
"a notification OF reduction In the freight
rate between Atlanta and Baltimore.
which affects the rates from SS 90 81 per
cent Immediately on learning this, we
placed ON Gle "a similar notification Of re-
duction. Both viii so into erect on sat
urday 10 is said that the Scaboard AIT
limo is about 10 wage war against the
Southern States Freight Association, now
that the injunction restraining II from
cutting rates has been removed