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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-03-07
The University Extension Lectures.

The University Extension Lectures were
continued on Monday evening with unabated
interest Mr.. Axsou took for his subject
byron: His character ard Poetryn-He
dwelt upon the difficulties of understanding
and explaining the real character of this poet
because of his ll'kleneas. No one trait good
or bad can be pointed out without an example
of iUst the opposite character is ready at
hand as rejonaer. The lecturer compared
Byron TO the mysterious seacow that is silent
in calm weather. but when tempests lash the
waters it sends forth varied and weird
music. While we regret the untoward cir
cumstances and influences Of his career and
especially his early life we need to remember
that we would likely never have had the poet
Byron but for these very lashings Of the
tempest that wrung the music from his soul.
Byron was unfortunate i'll his parentage
His dissolute father died whom the son was
but a child. and his mother to whom his
training was left was wholly unfit for the
task. The greatest influence upon the poets
mind is to be found in the revolutionary
spirit of tho times-Byron soon saw that such
movements as the French Revolution could
tear down and destroy tryant but that they
only put another in his stead. He soon bs-
came the poet of despair and negation- His
writings are in revolt against the powers
that be- with no remedy to offer. 1t is thus
that the chief characters in Cain are in rebel
lion against divine government-In Manfred,
the hero wanders the Alps a rebel against al
authori.y-His life as we'll as his poetry was
in defiance of restraint and law.
The quality of Byron's literary work does
not account for his popularity 50 much as his
dominant personality. There are many and
obvious faults in his literary work. 1t is really
sometimes hard from our standpoint to aC-
count for the popularity of some of his pro
in the grand style. He delights in the bold
wild scenes of mountain and ocean.
His greatest poem in the judgment Of the
lecturer, is Don Juan, which is the embodi-
ment of a rich and varied experience. True
1t is open to charges of immortality, very
gross, but it is plain and open immortality and
not of the covert and insinuating kind such
as lbsen.
In the midst Of all OF Byron's inconsisten-
cics he is doubtless to be credited with
sincerity This quality is evidenced by his
self sacrifice for the cause Of Greece's free
dom. His ability shown i'll the rolo of soldier
and statesman make it probable that he had
found his true calling. His career was to be
brief for he died in April 1924 at the early
age of 36.
The class held at the close of the lecture
was exceedingly interesting, the lecturer
an, wering various questions and explaining
points presented by the audience.
Perhaps the most unique feature is the
Students Association which meets in the
School Commissioners room at four o'clock
on the afternoon preceding the lecture-All
who attend the course of lectures are invited
to the class or to be members of the Associa-
ton without extra charge.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-03-07
DIPTHERIA AT WOODLAWN
Six Cases Have Resulted Fatally. Prompt
Sanitary Measures Have Checked
the Further Spread of the
Epidemic.

County Health Officer John II. lamar. Of
Elkton, accompanied by DR.. James Steuart,
Secretary of the Maryland State Board Of
Health. went to WOodlawn. near Port
Deposit. in the Seventh district. ON Thursday,
and Investigated the epidemic of diptheria
now prevailing among the children in that
neighborhood. DIR. lamar stated to a WHIG
representative that there had been seventeen
cases of the disease. OF which six had proved
fatal. The disease was Of Il virulent type
but at present it is subsiding. At the
outbreak of the epidemic the eases Wore
taken in charge of DR.. J. 7. Brown. of Wood
lawn who gave them most faithful care and
all modern remedies and sanitary precautions
six had died. All the rest are now in n fair
way to recovery.
The eases all occurred within Il radius of
half mile OF the Woodlawa camp, and
all were pupils of the public school nearby
The disease first made its appearance at the
home of Isaac Hammond, the child it is
thought having contracted it from Il sick cat
The disease was communicated in turn to the
families of Mr.. Eli Rchurn Mr.. William b.
Wier and Mr.. James Linton. OF the fatal
cases, three were in the family Of Mr.. .Wier, and
one each in the families of Mr. Reburn. Mr.
Linton and Mr. Hammond.
The public school was promptly closed. at
once when the disease first developed. and
has been ordered to be kept closed until
every vestige of the malady has disappeared
Drs. Jamar and Steuart were in consulta-
tation with DR.. Brown whose course they
commended. and suggested the faithful use
of fumigantS and disinfectants, and isolation
as far as possible. They also directed that
the public school be thoroughly fumigated,
scrubbed and whitewashed with Purifying
a.cnts.
This is the second epidemic of diptheria
that has occurred in the county within six
months, the other eases being at Cecilton, and
where as at Woodawn prompt measures
were taken and the general spread OF the
disease checked.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-03-07
NORTH EAST NEWS.

NORTH EAST, March 6. 1896
DR. aud Mrs 7. A. Worral spent the week
| in Ashcville. \. c.
Miss Maude l.eedom Is in Baltimore, taking
course in the Peabody Institute. of vocal
and instrumental music.
Several members of Independent Council
No. If, o. L. \. NJ paid Il fraternal visit 70
Star Council ut Prncipio, on Wednesday
evening.
John Murphy was arrrsiol on Friday last
for violating the local opt,n law and
given a hearing before Mag-tratr Dcryrd. and
in default Of $500 hail was -,.tt lo ,an.
The Drama III i've act. Il he Or;uroonn is
being prepared under the auspices OF Wingate
Post to he given the later part of this moB,h
under the direction OF Mr.. James S. Mamt
While backing the pair of large gray horses
| of tho Green Hill Fire Brick Company. at the
works on Monday, Mr.. George W. Craig was
badly injured about the head by the horses
jumping forward, knocking him down. DR..
lousekeeper dressed the cuts.
The dancing class gave another dance on
last Friday evening, which was well attended
The missionary anniversary of the NJ. L.
Sunday School was held in the church last
sunday evening and was largely attended.
The receipts from every source were S1Os. 90
and showed large increase over last year.
The prize for collecting the largest amount
was awarded to Milie Reed, who returned
!l5. progam of singing and recitations
was also rendered.
The revival is still in progress at the M. f..
Church and large number have professed
conversion.
There will no doubt be a great many
changes hsleabouts this spring, and general
exodus from the town is expected on account
Of the hard times
| There will no doubt be little effort made
this spring to get the town out of the hole in
Continued on Pace S1
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-03-07
HE CURSED UNCLE SAM.
This Postmaster Did 1t By Mail, and
Now He's Out of a Job
and i'll Jail.

WICHITA, KAN. MARCH 3rd.-C. II. Pierce
postmaster at Liverpool in this state, was
put in Jail here yesterday for sending object
ionable matter through the mails to the third
assistant postmaster general.
Pierce was cowboy politician, and when
the Democratic administration came into
power he applied for the Liverpool postof1lce
an1 got it.
The novelty of being postmaster soon
w)re of, aud, as there is absolutely no money
in it, he asked to be relieved several months
ago. AS the drought depopulated that Sec
ton of the country. no one was left who
would take the place, and Pierce's resgna-
tion could not be accepted without success
sor being in view He concluded to insult
the government and BIO discharged, and every
time the department would ask him for a re-
port of the doings of his Office he would re-
turn the request with the words: 'You fell
lows 90 to hl!' written on the back OF it.
This vigorous language failed to move the
postol1ice department. Finally Pierce, be-
coming desperate over the bowling Of the
wolf at his door. wrote Il most vicious letter
to the department, Tor which he was arrested.
Pierce acknowledges the offense. He says
he would sooner he in Jail than he postmaster
of Liverpool and starve to death. He be-
licves that he can convince Judge Foster
that his situation was so desperate that he
was in Il great measure justified in his action.
He will waive all preliminaries, appear be-
fore the court and confess his actions next
Monday.
In the mean time he is allowed the liberty
OF the Jail yard and is treated with some
consideration, for he told narrowing tale of
woe to the marshal.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-03-07
in MEMORIAM.
James Thomas Graham.

At the regular meeting of Perryville Council,
1896, the following resolutions of respect
were adopted
WHEREAS. Death has again invaded our
Council, and gathered from our midst
Brother James I. Graham therefore be it
Resolved. That by his death this Council
loses one of its most esteemed ard worthy
members; ono whom we shall ever remember
with the kindcst feelings, being always ready
to lend an assisting hand to the benevolent
charitable or patriotic work of our Council.
''Resolved, That it is with deep sorrow and
regret that we look upon the death of our
brother, and we sincerely regret. that he
with a mind so bright a heart so large AMI
warm, manners so kind and genial and
attainments so brilliant should be stricken
down in the prime of his manhood. with a
future so bright and hopeful before him.
"Resolvcd, That we extend to the relatives
and friends of our beloved brother, our
sincere and deepest sympathy in this great
al1liction and sorrow that has fallen upon
them and commend them for consolation and
relief to Him. ''who was Il man OF sorrow
and acquainted with grief"
"Resoved, That the charter OF this Council
be draped in mourning for Il period of thirty
days, and II copy OF these resolutions be sent
to the relatives of our deceased brother, and
recorded upon the minutes of the council.
CHARLES ". WARD,
JONI G. DENNIS.
HENRY W. DAVIS,
Committee
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-03-07
SWORN in AS CLERK.
william P. Howard Takes Up the Role
Of Clerk of the Circuit Court.

William p. Howard of the Second district,
whose appointment as Clerk of the Circuit
Court for Cecil county, as successor TO the
late James Y. Graham. was published in last
weeks Wing, took the oath OF office on Sat
urday, before Judge Frederick Stump. His
bond Of .1l4 900 was filed, the suretes being,
DR.. c. NJ Ellis, of Elkton. and II. II. Brady,
J. Polk Steele. and John Banks. of Chesa
peake City.
After qualifying Mr.. Howard re-appointed
the deputies serving under his predecessor.
they being Chief Deputy, John G.. Williams
and Deputy John S. Green.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-03-07

In pursuance OF motion adopted at Il
knights OF the Golden Eagle of Port Deposit,
the following committee appointed to draft
resolutions on the death of our Bro. james
/. Graham, respectfully submit the following:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased our Heavenly
Father. in His all wise providence to take
from our Castle our brother, we hope to the
Supreme Castle above. Therefore be it
Resolved, that while We mourn our es-
t""med brother we bow in humble submission
10 the will of him who doeth all things well, ,
Resolved, that our brothers earthly crusade
IS ended and that we feel that, the removal,
of snch life from our midst leaves a vacancy
and Il shadow that will be deeply realized by
all the members Of Granite Castle. and will
prove deep loss to the comm anity and the
public.
Resolved. that with deep sympathy with
the bereaved relatives of the diseased, we ex-
press our hope that even so great a loss to us
may be over ruled for good by the Supreme
Ruler of the Universe.
Resolved that we drape our charter, for
the period of sixty days and that II copy Of
these resolutions be sent to the family of our
deceased brother. The same 10 be published
in Il local paper and spread upon the record
books of Granite Castle.
WILLIAM ]. DEvoUsTINE
j. A. EVEREST,
j. w. BURrIN,
Committpp
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-03-07
Laid TO Rest.

The remains of Mr.. Harry w. Ramsey
brother-in-law of Robert Stevenson, Of Port
day last were inferred at Lapidum on Sunday
afternoon. Mr. Ramsey was twenty nine
years Of age. Members Of Harmony Lodge
and of susquehanna Lodge, A. F. and A. NJ.
met the corpse and took charge of the
funeral arrangements. The pail bearers
Millard Tydings, John Craig, J. Swami
Everist and William B. Hopkins.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-03-07
Woodland Burned.

large forest fire ragged along the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad on Wednesday and
which entailed considerable loss to wood
land The fire started in the woods owned
by the Elk Mills Company, d. l.. Baldwin,
president, short distance west of Baldwin
Station, this county, and from there spread
to the woodland on the o. P. Clemson farm.
The next in line was the farm of James E..
Jackson south Of the Clemson place, and
where considerable woodland was laid waste.
1t was with much difficulty that the house
and out buildings were saved. The fire was
gotten under control here.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-03-07
Mrs. Louise McCaulcy.

Mrs. Louise McCauley widow of William
7. MeCau!ey. and mother OF Mrs. S. Claude
Sykes of Elkton. died at her home in Ellcott
City, Maryland, on Thursday morning after
long illness from complication of diseases.
Mrs. McCauev was native of Elkton, and was
a daughter of Andrew Alexander. John L.
Alexander, Of Elkton, and Andrew Alexander,
of Baltimore, are brothers of the deceased
She leaves six children, three sons and three
daughters. Mrs. Sykes is the oldest child and
was at her mothers bedside when she passed
away.
The funeral will take place to-day at 2
o'clock with interment in Loudon Park
Cemetery, Baltimore.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-03-07

Mr.. Writ was the oldest son of the late DR.
John W. Writ of this county, and was born in
February 1880. on the Grounds homestead
farm, in this county, where John Boulden
now resides. and which is owned by the heirs
of tho late Judge David Davis OF the U. S.
Supreme Court. His grandfather was John
Writ, II man Of affairs in his lifetime In 1855
DR.. Writ removed to Ekton and resided in
the Writ homestead on North Bridge street
and where he died His three sons we're
Wm. Bayard Writ, Ex-senator John Sluyter
Writ, and Henry Biddlc Writ docoased II
promising YOU z member OF the Cecil county
bar. In 1878 Vim. b. Writ through the influ-
enc" OF his relative Judge David Davis, was
appointed to II cerkship in tn" office of the
Clerk Of the L. s. District Court at Chicago.
His record has been excellent in that Office
having been promoted finally to the chier
d"puty's position. in which he became prac-
tIcally charged with the performance of the
duties of the clerk himself He was IL man
OF remarkably fine physical development.
aiiable and courteous in manner and unusu-
ally systematic in his personal habits. and
business methods.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-03-07
FARMINGTON NEWS.

FARMISaToS. March. 9Th 1896.
Mrs Rachel Fosters barn was struck by
lightning during the thunder storm OF last
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-03-07

which are Myrtleton, Myrtle Twig and Myrtle
Boy, the two latter with records of 2.2514.
A number Of the lot came below the 2.3O
mark.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-03-07
Horse Notes,

Arrangements arc be-
ing made by G. w.
Baker, of Aberdeen,
Hartford county, for the
shipment to New York
and sale of his entire
stock OF trotting horses,
about so in all. among
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-03-07
DEATHS OF A WEEK.
William Bayard Writ.

William Bayard Writ, brother Of John S.
Writ, Esq. of Elkton, died suddenly in his
room in the Lexington Hotel. Chicago. on
Wednesday. The announcement of his death
was u severe shock to his Elkton friends and
relatives. as it was only two weeks ago that
he was III this town being called home ON n
sad errand-to attend the funeral of his
mother. Mrs. Margaret S. Mitchell Mr. Writ
was then in his usually excellent health and
80 he appeared to his Chicago friends. until
Tuesday evening of this week when he com-
planned Of feeling slightly indisposed. On
Wednesday morning he arose us usual and
Ureakfasted at his hotel in Chicago. but feel
ing too unwell to attend to his dutiesas Chief
Deputy OF the United States District, that city.
he consequently did not 90 down town but
returned to his room. Mr. J II. r. lamar,
son Of DIR. John H. lamar. of Elkton. holds II
a clcrkship in the office under Mr. Writ, and
on Wednesday evening at seven O'Clock called
ut the Lexington to inquire for him. Being
close friends Mr.. Jamar went directly to Mr..
Wirt's room, and upon entering was startled
to see him sitting in II chair dead. the cause
iSslShei DclbS angina pecIOrlS, or neuralgia
of the heart.
Funeral services were held in Grace Church.
Chicago, yesterday friday morning and at
three O'Clock the remains were shipped to Elk
ton over the Pennsylvania Railroad and are ex-
pected to reach Elkton this evening. Services
will he held in Elkton on Monday afternoon
at clock. from the late home of his mother
on Bridge street. The interment will be in
the Eikton cemetery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-03-07

Continued on Page 81
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-09-22
NUUANU STREAM.
Narrow Channel Clogged and Fears
of Damage to Overflow

Nuuanu stream is now blocked up
and the water in it rapidly rising. I'm
less an outlet is soon made serious
damage will result to the yards on the
south side and perhaps on the college
point. The new channel is filled al
most to the brim with dredger mud
and does not carry any water at all
Workmen are engaged on the retain
ing wall across the stream, which will
have to be completed before the dredg-
er resumes work again. The problem
is how to reopen the new channel ex-
cept it be by difficult and expensive
process of digging.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-09-22
ONE IMPORTANT CASE Is TO BIZ
SETTLED OUTSIDE.
Several Matters Argued-New Cares
Are Admitted-Estate of Nan
Lately Killed-Final Accounts.

In Supreme Court late Monday the
case of Kakoiwai eft al VS.. Limaeu. ct
al. exceptions from Judge Carter, was
argued and submitted.
The case of Spreckels VS.. Clifford,
taxation of costs Republic VS.. Hos
hina, exceptions from Judge Perry,
and Dayton VS.. Hopkins, exceptions
from Judge Carter, were argued and
taken under consideration.
The matters of Benjamin da Silver
ra deserving contract service and habe-
as corpus have been continued for the
term.
The case of c. T. Gulick, ,administrat-
or. VS.. NJ. Francisco, writ of error, has
been settled and stricken from the
Supreme Court calendar.
Two minor matters have been added
to the calendar for hearing at the Sep
tember term. They are ID. X. Kukea
VS.. j. Keachi. and c. b. Poor VS. Henry
Smith, administrator.
NJ. c. Pacheco petitions for letters of
administration of the estate of his
father, the late j. c. Pacheco. the man
killed a few weeks ago by Honolulu
deputy poundmaster in Pauoa valley.
The estate is valued at $3.50, chiefly in
live stock. The heirs are a wife, one
daughter and three sons. Wife and
daughter are in Brazil and two of the
sons are in st. Michaels.
The final accounts of James Arm
strong, executor of the will of the late
Louisa Armstrong, have been ap-
proved. All property remaining goes
to the executor, he being sole devisee.
The balance is $602.
1t has been stipulated between the
litigants in the matter of Emmeline VI.
Magoon, ct al VS.. Julia C. Along, ct al.
that the cause be continued until
moved on by either party. This is the
opening wedge to an adjustment of
the difficulties between the parties al
issue.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-09-22
DEATH OF CHARLES WILLIAMS.
AN ISLAND LAD.
Son of f. \. Williams-Young Man
Known to Many and Well Liked-An
Athlete-The Last Illness

Charles Williams, eldest son of F.. a.
Williams, the undertaken, died about 2
o'clock this morning of pneumonia
after an illness of three weeks. Charlie.
as he was familiarly known to every
one, was an island boy and was just
entering his nineteenth year,
The young man has for several years
been quite an athlete and this year
branched out TO trapezc work in pub
lie. His first appearance before Ho4
nolulu audience was about six months
ago in the Hawaiian circus. From the
first he proved performer of ability
and promise. Since that time he has
appeared before large audiences on all
the islands and was general favorite
A few weeks ago he went to Kauai
with the Gonzales Company. One
night he got wet and imprudeutly slept
in damp clothing. A severe cold was
contracted which settled upon his
lungs. Three weeks ago he returned
home a very sick boy and had been in
bed ever since. DIR. Miner attended
him to the last and did all that medi-
cine and skill could do to save him.
At o'clock Monday night he was
quite cheerful and seemed to be much
improved. Later, however, a change
for the worse was very apparent and q
conference of physicians on the case
was held. About 2 o'clock this morn
ing he turned over and peacefully
passed away. DIR. Miner and the i'm
mediate relatives were at the bedside
at the time.
Arrangements for the funeral will
be made later 1t will take place from
the residence, King, near Fort, either
tomorrow afternoon OF Thursday. The
remains will be inferred in Nuuanu
cemetry.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-09-22
A RUN For NOTHING.

Pad"ett, the new engineer of No .
fire house, was at home when the
alarm sounded Sunday afternoon. 4
moment later No. l engine dashed by.
Padgett felt sure it was his outfit and,
bareheaded and with one boot on.
started away fun tilt for the fire. Ar
riving on the scene, hot and out of
wind, he found the fire out and also
learned that his engine was safe in the
little house on Union street He
walked back the sickest looking man
in the country.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-09-22
CHEMIST CRICK.
The Young Man Writes that He Would
Like to Return.

+. {. Crick, the young chemist who
was often in Jail here for meddling in
politics and was allowed to depart the
country after his last escapade, writes
to friends asking about the chances of
returning. He says if allowed to come
back he will behave himself and leave
politics alone. a best girl" of Ha-
waii, Crick admits, is one of the load
stones of Honolulu for him.
The young nan is at present chem
ist in a tin mine, or something of that
kind about ten miles from Singapore,
Straits Settlements. He describes his
location as i'm the woods and exceed
inly lonesome. Among other reports
he mentions that he receives a salary
of $3.50 per month and expenses, and
has saved considerable money which
he has no use for.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-09-22
A PAKE ARTIST.

The pupils of ID. Howard Hitchcock
include two young Chinese boys One
is a very apt scholar indeed. Already
he sketches admirably and displays
considerable knowledge of coloring.
Mr.. Hitchcock is taking quite an in
terest in the boy, wondering if he will
develop any originality Of his reach
ing the ability to copy there can be no
doubt. The second scholar is also
making considerable progress.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-09-22
OFF THE REEF.

Tom Dorrell, the colored gent who
was sent to the reef for assault and
battery on his wife, the notorious
Vina King, was released Saturday and
was in his accustomed haunts Monday
evening. He completed his term of
four months on the reef \ friend paid
his fine. Dorrell found when he got
out that his Vina had flown, she hav-
ing sailed for San Francisco several
weeks ago