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augustus Curzon, and in 1Si4 belonged to
Earl Hove, the head OF the Curzon family.
Mr.. Jernens' personal property passed to
his cousin. and was divided among Earl
Beauchamp and others. The claim to the
estate has heel repeatedly before tho courts :;
and in November, 1850, Vice Chancellor
Alalins, in the case of "Willis and others
VS.. Earle Howe and Others" when giving
Judgment against the claimant, is said to
have remarked, ''If such claim could be
allowed after period of eighty-two years,
no one would be safe in the possession OF
his property As regarded this estate, it
is therefore safe to say that there is not
the slightest hope for any claimant, and
that the Jennings Claim Association is Only
a trap to catch credulous persons, any pay
ments by the members of the association
being so much lost money put into the
pockets of the sharpers. From "Unclaimed
Estates" by II. Sidney Everett, in Feb
rnary Atlantic Monthly.
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The man with Il weight on his leg can't
hope to win in the race 4 man with a
weight on his health can't expect to COM
plete in life and business with those who
are not handicapped. If his brain is heavy
and his blood sluggish because of consti-
patton, he will not succeed in doing any
thing very well. Constipation is the
cause of nine tenths of ali sickness. Symp-
toms of it are sallowness, liStlessness, poor
appetite, bad taste in the mouth, dizziness,
billousness, and lassitnde. Consultation
can be cured easily and rtanly by the
use of DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They
are not at all violant in their action, and
yet they are more certain than many medi-
cincs which are so strong that they put the
system all out of order. The great atvan.
tage of the pheasant Pellets is that they
cure permanently.
Send II one-cent stamps to cover cost of
mailing only, and get his great book, The
Peoples Common Sense Medical Adviser,
absolutely FREE. ADDRESS Worlds Dis
pensary Medical Association, No. 663 Main
Street, Buffalo, n. Y.
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known estate ever been dispossessed III
favor of a new claimant In some cases
where the fraud was palpable, our diplo
matte agents have taken measures to have
legal proceedings instituted, and with
success, against several fraudulent agents.
These have resulted in the closing Of the
agencies, and the conviction and punish
ment OF the guilty parties.
Such is the general view of the subject,
but few instances and particulars may be
OF interest and advantage to the public,
and may deter credulous persons from
wasting time and good money on fraudu-
lent agents and unfounded claims. 1t is
also well for claim agents and claimants to
know at the start that the transmission
through the mail of letters containing
schemes for the purpose of obtaining money
or property under false pretenses is forbid
den by law, and that the governments of
the United States and Great Britain are in
accord to intercept such letters, and bring
lIC otHutiS, II ppSoipit, W u i't' Puhioii
ment. The only case in this country which
has been pro. ecuted with the result OF con-
victing and Furnishing the estate agent was
under the provisions of the law against
using the mails for the purpose of swim
ding the public. The English convictions
were for obtaining money under false pre-
lenses.
The principal claims brought to the
notice OF our embassy in England are those
against the Jenncns, or Jennings, the
Hedges, the Bradford the Hyde, the Horne,
and Townley estates, to say nothing of the
many claims to untold sums of money said
to be lying in the Bank of England, or in
Chancery, or in the public funds of Eng
land or India
The Jennings claimants have become so
numerous that u Jennings Claim Associa-
ton, located at last accounts in Canada,
has been formed, with entrance fees and
asst ssments levied annually for the benefit
of the INSCRIPTIONS managers who pretend
to act for the deluded members. Applica-
tions to the Department of State by claim
ants Of the Jennings estate had already
become so numerous in 1914 that our min
lister in London at that time, after consult
ing firm of well known solicitors there,
ascertained that the lost estate in question
belonged to one John Jennens, Of Erding
ton and Birmingham, who died in 1868,
and whose estates eventually passed to one
William Jennens, who died in 1898, pos
sessed Of about e2,O0O,0O0 sterling. AS he
had omitted to sign his will, his estates
passed to his hers-at-law, George William
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that was, that he was about to he crushed
by no less a monster than the terrible lug
gernaut he had read about. So he turned
and fled pursued by the terrible looking
apparition whose brays of Indignation he
mistook for an exultant demoniacal laugh
As Boles ran he made mental resolve to
head straight for the residence of Mr.. Freak,
man renowned in Cecil county alike for
his piety as his genius in scientific research
There he resolved to sign his pledge and
forever forswear the allurements of Havre
de Grace.
Aided by terror he reached the Freak
mansion well in advance of the iuggernaut
and surprised that scientific gentleman by
rushing into his library Selling pen and
paper and signing an incoherently worded
document. He answered Mr.. Freak s
rather indignant inquiry as to the where
foreness of the intrusion by pointing out of
the window. There Mr.. Freak saw the
juggernaut which had become more indis-
tinct from the approaching nightfall, and
thinking it was some meteorological phe.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-03-28
JimpsonWeed's Jaggernaut
BY A. Palmer Cooper.
sNENlNwGNezG=eNENEAgs NkgEN.N-Asz=NWNENNz9 ".

nomenon Immediately sat down and began
writing report to the scientific society OF
which he is an honored member
The mule laden sleigh continued its mad
career till it reached the bottom of the hill
when it crashed into Mr.. ,Jarlotts chicken
house, soaring into epileptic fits two gen.
tlemen of color who were rcplenishing their
larders with poultry on an economical
plan. Mr.. Jimpsonweed ultimately re-
covered his mule and as Mr.. Freak has not
been seen for some time past on the streets,
it is presumed that the scientific report is
not yet ready for publication.
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Those reduced carpets are saving money to
purchasers. New goods and stylish patterns
in Tapestry carpets at CSC and soc per yard,
Bigelow, Lowell and Whittalls 5-frame Body
Brussels, with or without borders, at CSC.
Wilton Velvet Carpets at ooc; rich in color
ings and choice in designs, that are selling most
places for SI.25.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-03-28

New Mattngs arriving each day. Some
grades OF Mattings have advanced as much as
50 per cent since we placed our early order
tor them, so We can serve you at the low
price. Good quality mating from II Z cents
upward.
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REDUCED
* CARPETS!

"Busy girl with two beaux' describes condition.
Almost repetition of 1892; busy in carpets busy in urn
ture and busy in drapees and it's your business find
why we're busy won't take you very long find either
few moments of your time the inspection Of the stocks
and study the prices and you'll hold the key to the stua
ton
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-03-28

Get our prices on Furniture and if they
do not appeal to you we'll be mistaken
in ouselves The assortment is always with
us-as good as the market affords.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-03-28

Tapestry Curtains, with throw over drapery
at top, reduced from 81 to $3.50. No grea-
ter value ever offered in curtains.
Lace Curtains, Brussels effect, the SIS
quality, for just half price. Other prices in
proportion.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-03-28
Pleased With the Armstrong Stove.

Flies Eddy Hotel, on the Susquehannu.
s. a. banner. Proprietor.
FITEs EDDY, Pa, June 9th, 1895.
Dear Sir: | am greatly pleased with my
stove. 1t is just as recommended A good
baker. 1t heats the water well. The pipes
are all good and ii draws very well. Hoping
to favor you, | am Yours truly,
S. A. BANNER.
To Mr.. Frank Jones,
of the Armstrong Stove & Mfg. Co.,
PeTyvinc, Nd. jly6tf
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Money to Lend.

$4,000 TO LEND ON FIRST MORTGAGE
on improved real estate in Cecil Comfy Sc
curity must be uneXceptionable and such us
will be approved by the court.
3janlm JOHN S. WRIT, Trustee.
Office-Norti Street, Elkton, Md.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-09
JUSTIFY THE KILLING
RESULT OF CoRoyER's INQUEST IN
MIR. THALHTMER's CASE.
MISS WINNERS PATHETIC STORY.
Funeral.

The Coroners inquest held over the
body of Samuel Gustavus Thalhimer, the
young man who was,slain by James Ed
ward WINNER on Broad street near
Fifth Monday evening. resulted In a
verdict Of justifiable homicide. Six sturdy
citizens, after having heard and carefully
weighed the testimony adduced before
them, said that the enormity of the wrong
alleged to have been done to the father Of
pretty Ida May WINNER was sufficient
to have warranted the parent in pursuing
the course he did.
The story is a most pathetic one. The
honor of much-beloved invalid daughter
is alleged to have been destroyed, the
young man accused of having brought
about this wrong lies cold in death. and
the parent-slayer is a prisoner in the city
jail charged with the highest crime the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-09
Must Also Reduce Local Rates.

General James c. HILL Railroad Com
missioner for Virginia, has Issued notice
10 railways participating in what Is
known as the rate war" announcing
that commencing on Saturday next the
companies implicated in this controversy
must reduce their local freight and pas
senger tariff in the same proportion as
they have done on through business.
Similar action has also been taken by the
Railroad Commissioner OF North caro-
lima. General Hilps letter explains itself.
IL is as follows:
"The action OF certain railroads in the
State inevitably causes discrimination
and violation Of the long and short-haul
clauses of the act creating the Interstate
NOW therefore. the railroads impli-
Gated will Immediately reduce their local
tariff OF passenger ana frelght III the
same proportion as has been done on
through business. ,..
"This change takes place on Saturday
the 18th instant. ,-,-,.
IAN persons aggrieved by this. decision
will be heard at my office on Friday the
nth. at 10 o'clock A. NJ. J. c. HILL
RAILROAD Commissioners"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-09
sIxTY-FIvE THOUSAND.
That Seems to lie the Democratic
Majority I'm ArInnsas.

LITTLE ROCK, ARK, September s.
Chairman Armstrong OF the Democratic
State Central Committee. gave the South
ern Associated Press correspondent the
following signed statement at noon:
"The indications are that $4,000 votes
were cast at yesterdays election in Ar
kansas. The combined opposition re-
ceived about $1,000. leaving a majority OF
about $500 for the Democratic State
ticket. This more than doubles the
majority received by the Democracy two
years ago, and that received four years
ago. The issue in this State was fought
out on the monetary question, the De-
mocracy advocating free coinage, and
the Republicans the single-gold standard.
The opposition on the part of the Re-
publicans was more active than ever be-
fore. No disturbances Of any kind occur
red anywhere I'm the State, as far as re-
ported. CARROLL ARMSTRONG,
chairman Democratic State Central
Committee"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-09
DONCAsTER RACE MEETING.
American Horses Win Some of the
Evcnts-Home Tracks.

LONDON. ENG. September S.-The
Doncaster September meeting was opened
to-day with the race for the Fitzwilliam
Stakes. all ages, selling. three-quarters OF
a mile. The race was won By Mr.. j.
Bibby's Chin-Chin, 5 years old. Captain
Michaers Encounter was second, and l..
Brassey's PaTdalo third EnOch Wishard S
American flly Damsel II. ran unplaced.
In the race for the Champagne Stakes,
for 2-year-olds. five furlOngs ana loZ
yards Lord ROseDery's b. c.Nelasquez beat
Lorillard's On. c.. Berseak. The betting
was II 20 1 on Nelasquez.
The Clumber Plate. five furlOngs ana
l52 wards. all ages. nOn-winncrs above 20
soyerelgns was won by Z. Lorilard's br.
O.. Saniia. years old. Lord Wolverton' 8
b. C. Ugly, years Qld. was second, ana
H. Wishard's br g. Mack Briggs third.
TIE Great Yorkshire Handicap Plate or
800 sovereigns for 3-year-Olds and uD-
ward Oi. ST. Leger course. one mile SIX
furlonCs and 1872 yards. was won by Lord
Durh3m's b. T. Drip 3 years Old; William
q. Singers en-. @. Telescope second, ana
A. F. Calvert's Chit-Chat third.
CINCINNATI TRACK.
NEWPORT. KY. September S.-FleXi-
BILE ln the second race. was the good
thing TO-DAY. being backed down from 10
TO i to TO /. She won easily, o.
First race-seven furlongs-Old Centre
Q07. Perkins. 10 p won, with Constance
second. and Chatterbox tnird. Time
] .ys 3-f
second race-fOur and a half furlongs-
Flexible Qo5. Gardner 10 - won, with
Ou'nwlng second, and oversight third.
Time. Sc.
Third racn-nine furlongs-Ramona OW,
Britton. 3 tO 81 wOn. with Argentina H..
second. and Joe Clark third. Time,
1919
Fourth race-slx and a half furlongs-
Nance O0S. Perkins. 4 20 81 won, with The
Merchant second, and Prince Henry third.
Time. 100
F.rh race-nve furlongs-Connie Lee
067 + Russell 10 10 ID won. with Cherry
Leaf second, and Rhenstrom third. Time
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-09
WAS WATSON mIsREPREsENTED.
Chairman Butler Doesn't Think He
Could Have Threatened Bryan.

WASHINGTON, September S.-Senator
Butler. chairman OF the Populist National
Committee, believes that Candidate Tom
Watson is n victim of Misrepresentation
by the press in the report of his speech
yesterday. II am not ready to believe" i"
said the Senator this morning, that Mr..
Watson was correctly quoted in saying
that Bryan would be defeated If Sewall
was not taken down from the ticket.
Certainly he meant to make no threat. as
this newspaper report would seen to I'M
ply"
(Our report OF Mr.. Watson's speech did
not quote him i'm the way Senator Butler
expresses it. but 1t is put broadly in that
way in some newspapers.-Ed)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-09
nInst Reduce in Proportion.

Railroads implicated in what is known
as the rate-war had this notice served
ON them yesterday morning:
'eThe action of certain railroads In the
state inevitably causes discrimination
and violation OF the long-and-short-haul
clauses Of the act creating the Interstate
Railway Commission.
''Now, therefore, the railroads impli-
Gated VIII Immediately reduce their local
tariff OF passenger and freight In the
same proportion as has been done on
through business
.@rhls change takes place on Saturday
the 18th instant.
IAN persons aggrieved by this decision
viii be heard at my office on Friday. the
nth. at 10 o'clock \. NJ.
~. c. HILL
Railroad Commissioner.
September s, 1896"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-09
VIII Ask for an Injunction.

1t was stated upon good authority last
night that First-street property owners
bad or1anized and prepared TO make a
f%ht to keep the Traction Company 5
proposed Hollywood extension of that
thoroughfare Ex-Judge l.. l.. Lewis and
Messrs. ". +. Reddy and Allen Potts
have been employed to represent the hold
ers of property It Is understood that
they will apply for an injunction to-day.
Assistant City Engineer Bolton was on
First street Monday designating tne
grade for the tracks, and II not ehJ9lned
,to traction Company will soon begin
the work of constructing this brancn line.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-09
SEPTEMBER AT THE sEAsHoRE
The C. & o. Special sunday Exc"r-
sion StilI Very Attractive.

Next Sunday (ScDtember l3th) morning
at $40 o'clock. the usual popular Chesa-
peake and Ohio sunday Seaside ENcur-
sion-train will leave Broad-Street sta
tlon for Old Point, Buckroe Beach, New
mort News, Norfolk. &c. The round-trip
IS only 81. A stone-ballast track and two
hour schedule give our patrons a quick
clean ride to the sea-" The train is un-
surpassed for comfort. Surf bathing.
ocean breezes, and superb hotel accom-
modations. Returning, leaves Old Point
at7P. NJ. Norfolk $3.50 Z. NJ; also. Z A.
NJ the following Monday. Old Point
tickets good only on date Of sale. soe-
ciallv-arranged prices for dinner at Old
Point. hohASH + ..li ~ -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-09
Mr.. Johnston Made Assistant Prin-
cipaI.

At n called meeting Of the city School
Board. held yesterday morning, Mr D.
Newton Johnston. a graduate OF KAN
dolph-Macon College and also q gTaduate
Of The engineering course of the Univer-
ei,v ~ Vireinia was selected for the posi-
tjon of assistant principal Of the Rich
mond High School, TO MI the vacancy
made by the promotion, Of Mr, S9muel +,
SchooI recently erected IN the West End.
Mr. Johnston has held positions as In
sfr1ictor for several years, and comes very
highly recommended.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-09
RAILWAY RATE REDUCTIONS.
Southern AssociatiOn Cuts on
Freight From the East.

ATLANTA, GA. September S.-kates
have been issued by the Southern States
Freight Association. reducing rates from
the East First-Class rates from New
York are cut from $i.l. per hundred
pounds 10 g. cents a hundred. The nrst-
class rate from Boston and Providence
will be 81 cents, and from Philadelphia
63 cents. These rates so into effect on
Saturday.
Macon and Columbus will probably be
charged 10 cents above the Atlanta rate.
As the Georgia Railroad Commission IS
20 take up on Thursday the question OF
reducing local rates 10 correspond with
the cut IN through rates. the lines VIII
not announce reductions 10 Georgia points
other than Atlanta. Athens. and Elberton
until after the commission acts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-09
Pickett Camp Excursion to WASH
iurtor, September 10th.

Train leaving Richmond Wednesday.
September 18th, at 7So A. NJ; returning.
leaving Washington Thursday, Septem-
Der nth, at p. NJ. sharp, from Ninth
street and Maryland avenue.
Fare for the round-trip. $3.50.
This train Is run under the manage
ment OF Messrs. Thompson. Niche &c
Adams. For information inquire at No.
% east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-09
ceoree Deveoney Now Speaks.

George Deveoney. who resides at No. 62l
south Belvidere street, says: II have
been constipated for the past three years.
and have tried number OF so-called
remedies. but they had no effect on me,
mill | tried two bottle OF To-Ka. the
Great Mexican Medicine. and now I am
a cured man." Office. No. 305 east Broad
street. Large 81 bottles for 25c. Samples
free
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-09

Harrington. of the Notification Commit
tee. notified him Of Mr.. Sewalrs nominal
tion, and the presidential candidate made
a brief response. accepting In behalf OF
his running-mate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-09

Result of south Carolina Election
for the Sennte.

for the Sennte.
COLUMBIA. S. c., september 9.-At z
o'clock this morning sufficient returns are
in to show that Governor Evans has been
beaten by General Earle for the Senate
Allowing Evans two-thirds Of the unre-
ported vote and placing it at over SOoOO,
he cannot reduce Earle's majority below
900 at the lowest estimate.
At 2 O'Clock this morning a vote OF
5G 3S7 Is accounted for. The total vote IN
the first primary was 1921. OF the vote
already reported Evans has 22.3l7. against
Earlc's 34070. Earie's majority being H.
753
The vote reported Is pretty full. The
people OF the State took the keenest IN
terest I'm the election. and the result Is
no surprise, IN consequence OF the de-
velopments Of the last few days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-09
The Weather.

- WASHINGTON. September s.-Fors.
lrIJp least for Virginia. Fair weather;
'"" warmer: northerly winds. becom'
ing southeasterly.
North Carolina and South Carolina |,
Fair weather: northeasterly WINDS.
Fair weather win continue in the At
,antlc states. threatening weather and
Uobt showers In the Ohio Middle. and
rrn,er Missouri valleys. The tempera-
,ure will rise in the Atlantic States and
Lower Lake region, and will fan IN tho
missouri and Upper Mississippi valleys.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-09
For over Fifty Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for children teething. II soothes
the child softens the gums, allays all
main. cures wind-collc. and Is the best
remedy for Dlarrhoea; sS cents bot
tie.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-09
The Jewish New-Nea

The Jewish New Year was observes
Yesterday with religious exercises, ana
y,,5., dov was celebrated as a holiday by
ali the Hebrews in the city. Their bust
ness was suspended for the day, ana no
work oil any kind was done by those Oh
their faith. The eerVices held al thls seq
SON are very impressive. and the music
rendered yesterday at the Synagogue was
beautiful indeed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-09
Ex-Goy. Waite RenomInated.

DENVER, COL, September s.-Davis a.
ernor by the middle Of ~the-r Populisls.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-09

Miss Mozelle Williams has returned
home after a very pleasant Vlst 20 the
Nfisses NcAlexander. of GordOnsYille.