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at the opening of his reign. He was
sick of the whole business and. so in
disgust, turned it over to his son to.
manage as best he could.
THE GREAT ENGLISH WAR.
The evil that Charles did lived after
him and soon grew to mighty propor-
tions under Philip II. Some of the mis-
chievous measures Of this short-sighted
king have already been alluded to, but
the most disastrous and far-reaching
mistake was the English war. His
marriage with Mary had not endeared
him in the least to the English people.
and his conquest Of Portugal and mer-
ciless campaigns against the heretics
of the Netherlands showed the English
what they might expect should he sue
ceed in obtaining authority on the
islands. The death Of Mary did not put
an end to his schemes. but his failure
to contract a matrimonial alliance with
Elizabeth enraged him. and. for re-
venge. he planned the conquest OF Eng
land The story of the ''lnvincible Ar
mada" has been often told and Is famil-
lar To every schoolboy. but not SO we'll
known Is the fact that Philip was III
spired to iii ont the great fleet In l5sS
by the success OF u naval campaign
against the Turks in l51l, in which the
Spanish fleet allied with the naval
forces of all the Mediterranean states,
put an end to the Turkish growth at
sea and forced the Moslems to cOnflne
their military operations to the land.
Philip dreamed of another Lepanto on
the English coast, and, with sublime
confidence in the invincibilty Of his
fleet. was with difficulty restrained from
accompanying 1t to England. The ruin
of the Armada was the first great shock
to the Spanish monarchy. 1t had been
weakening for years. but the weakness
here and there observable did not de-
tract from public belief in it's general
strength The loss of the Armada
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length Of time, and soon he begins to
charge right and left. Horses are
bowled over and gored. When the bull
has been worked into perfect frenzy
the mastador prepares for her dainty
task
To kill him at one blow Is considered
bad form, although 1t Is most difiicl t.
The popular matadors stick him N re
and there until he streams blood II a
score OF places. When he Is at mis-
widest the matador by few deft steps
works to his left side and at the proper
instant stands up on her little toes to
her full height. and with downward
thrust of the sword sinks 1t to the hilt
Immediately back of the shoulder
blades. If the aim be true, the sword
blade cuts the heart In two and the
bull drops dead in his tracks This Is
considered q great feat. and the lucky
matadOr who accOmplishes It the first
time Is caught in a shower Of Jewels,
coins and flowers from all sides Of the
arena.
The cleverest women bull fighters in
Spain today are Providence Almeda
Maria Alvarado. They are great riv-
ais and each has an immense following
OF admirers.
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cry OF the new world 1000 tons OF gold
and three times that quantity of silver
crossed the ocean to be squandered In
Spain. Penniless knights. with only
their arms, borrowed money to seek
their fortune in America and returned
millionaires. Merchants and capital
lists who invested their means in Amer
lean ventures became enormously rich.
Men who went out to America as COM
mon soldiers came back In a few years
and paraded the streets of Madrid and
Toledo and Cordova with professions
of slaves and attendants such as be-
fitted the state OF a prince. In 1910 q
Spanish soldier was married in BARGE
Iona to the daughter Of nobleman and
gave away In aims at his wedding
100000 In gold and silver. Spain was
literally intoxicated with wealth, and
went wild with the expectation OF
more. In every town there We're those
who had made fortunes i'm America
and returned to Spain TO Haunt their
ill-gotten gains before their former as
sociates. The widest extravaganza
prevailed. A returned Spaniard In
l55; stood at his window In Madrid and
threw. handful at u time. two bar
rels of silver coins into the street be-
low for the pleasure of seeing the peo-
pie scramble and fight for the money.
The Widest tales of Spendthrift fancy
during periods of abnormal develop
ment elsewhere seem tame when com
pared with the follies of the newly
rich in Spain during the century after
the discovery.
BEGINNING OF THE DECLINE
Extravaganza, whether national or in
dividual, infallibly brings its own pun
ishment, and Spain was no exception to
the rule. 1t Is possible for nations, as
for individuals, to become shiftless, and
Spain had become q nation of improvid-
ent gamblers. Agriculture and the in
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FEMALE BULL FIGHTERS |
SPANS Collection Of Feminine Mata-
doris Nho, Fight to Kill.
A STUDY IN HUMAN DEPRAvlrY
Account OF Some Of the Dseds Of Blood
and Daring Performed By Anna.
sou-Liks Dounas Of the Fire.
Eating Kingdom.
From the Globe-Democrat.

From the Globe Democrat.
When the people OF Barcelona fired
the whole world with talk of war be-
tween Spain and the United States BY
mobbiny the American consulate In that
city and dragging the stars and Stripes
in the dust they had Just come from
bull night. The ferocious sport had ex
cited their fiery natures to the point of
frenzy, and they were ready for any
eNtravagant act to relieve their surplus
excitement. IL there. had been no bull
fight that day. Spain might not now be
hitting up privateers to prey upon our
commerce and spending money which
1t can Ill afford to use. 1t was the bull
fight which suddenly brought on the
crisis. otherwise the national differ
ences would have been shuttled back
ward and forward in the devious cham
nels of diplomacy. until all the bitter
ness OF feeling had been dissipated
The Barcelona bull fight is quite diff
ferent from the same kind of sport In
other Spanish cities, for 1t is there that
the woman bull fighter Is born and bred
and makes here Introductory killing be-
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Chronic Rho umafism Cured.

DR.. B. II. Hettinger, Indianapolis. Ind,
says: FOR several months after sprain.
ing my ankle was severely afflicted
with rheumatism. l finally, tried Det-
chon's Mystic Cure for rheumatism,
and in days could walk without my
cane; two bottles cured me sound and
well. I take great pleasure in recon-
mending the Mystic Cure to all who
are afflicted with rheumatism" Sold
by Carl Lorenz. Druggist, 41S Lacka-
wanna avenue, Scranton.
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James X. Hackett has been engaged to
of the Lyceum Theatre Stock Company.
In two or three years, Manager Dan Croh.
man expects to bring Hackett out a. .
star.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-25

Frederick Warde Is the strongest favor.
lite of any actor that visits the Pacific
Coast. His. San Francisco engagement 10
proving /be hummer.
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showed the world Spain's weakest point,
and the enemies of the Spanish state
Were not slow to profit by the knOwl-
edge thus gained. The English, the
Dutch. the French FASTENED to build
vessels on the type of those In which
Drake and his captains outmanoeuvered
the unwieldy galleons that flOated help
lessly up the channel, and In less than
a century three other great fleets bear
ing the Spanish flag had been captured
or destroyed by the small fleet cruisers
or these constantly hostile nations, and
innumerable Spanish vessels had been
taken singly, whose treasure was spent
as prize money in Amsterdam, Bordeaux
and Portsmouth by elated sailors.
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fore an admiring audience. Some Of
the aristOcracy Of the old regime de-
plore the existence of the woman bull
fighter, but the middle classes adore
her. and every year marks an increase
In the ranks Of the feminine dabblers
in hloOd
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at the opening of his reign. He was
sick of the whole business and, so in
disgust, turned it over to his son to,
manage as best he could.
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In addition to these reverses abroad,
a train Of disasters came at home from
the incompetence OF the Spanish rulers.
No country was probably ever so
cursed with fanatical and imbecile
kings as was Spain during the seven
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-09-19
Republican Club Meeting.

Much enthusiasm was shown at the meeting
of the Third District Republican Club on Sat
urdav night. the club room being filled with
members and others interested in the issues
of the campaign and the triumph OF Mckinley
and sound money.
A number of new members were enrolled.
President L. NJ. Haines, in opening the
meeting, made forcble talk upon the politi-
cal questions of the day, and strong addresses
were also made by William j. Smith and II.
M. MCCULLOUGH. The work Of registration
was fully considered, and it was decided to
appoint subcommittee throughout the
county to assist the committee on registration.
William J. Smith, of the committee ON
speakers stated that Senator Wellington had
promised to speak in Cecil county, and that
the State Central Committee would furnish
speakers here as they were needed. Mr..
Smith referred to the systematic work now
being done throughout the state by the Re-
publican organization.
All the members of the club are taking
active interest in the campaign work, and the
good result is already apparent.
The meeting of the club tonight will be Of
special interest, and all in favor of Sound
Money, Protection and the preservation of
our National Honor are cordially invited to
be present.
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between sixteen and seventeen years of age
and by her sweet innocence she won the
hearts of all and kept them. The Saturday
before her death Mr.. Bond had gone to
Dakota on business Of importance but was
summoned home by a telegram announcing
Il sudden change for the worse. Travelling
as fast as possible he could not reach here
until Monday afternoon. The funeral
services Were held on Tuesday morning at
ten O'Clock. A large number of friends were
present to pay their last tribute of love dis
pite the threatening rain. The interment
was at West Nottingham cemetery. The grave
was lined with white muslin and the loving
hands OF her cousins Mary and Essie Bond had
made 1t a thing of beauty with flowers and
fern. The floral tributes were numerous
and beautiful, among the number most
noticeable was a magnificent bunch of La
France and another of bride roses. After
the casket was lowered it was covered with
cut flowers and maiden hair fern. Before
any earth had made the resting place less
beautiful all turned away with sorrowful
hearts to seek their homes. The bereaved
family have the sympathy of the entire COM
munity.
Miss Sarah A. Brittenham, an old resident
of the town who has been living on charity
for many years, was taken to Cherry Hill
poor house on Wednesday.
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EnOch Pratt Dead.

Enoch Pratt, millionaire banker and mer-
chant, died at his country residence, "Tivoli,"
Baltimore county, at 9 O'Clock on Thursday
night. He was one of the notables Of Balti-
more and widely known as one Of the most
successful men in business life He also had
the distinction Of being, with perhaps one
exception, the oldest active bank president in
the United States.
Mr.. Pratt celebrated the SSth anniversary Of
his birth last Thursday. Notwithstanding his
age he was, until few weeks ago, sound
physically and mentally, and every day gave
evidence of his vigor in the conduct of his
business affairs.
The extreme heat of early August pros
trated him. Since then he had not been at
the National Farmers and Planters Bank,
with which institution he had been connected
as director and president since 1S49.
For the Enoch Pratt Free Library Mr.. Pratt
gave the city Of Baltimore the sum of II, 145,,.
1888 33, July ., 1888. This included S250,000
which had been expended by him for the
ground and building of the main library
building: $50, 600 used for the construction of
four branch libraries, and n check for 1888,
1888 turned over to the city.
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WOOdlawn Camp Association.

The annual meeting of the stockh olders Of
the Woodlawn Camp Meeting Association was
held in the NJ. L. Church of Port Deposit, on
Saturday, Sept. 10Th. Owing to the inclem-
ency of the weather the attendance was small
The report of the secretary was read. He
reported thirty-flve conversions as the result
of the last meeting, so that the spiritual
interest is on the increase. The treasurers
report was read and it showed the Associa-
tion to be in a healthy condition. 1t was
feared by many that it would not be able to
do any more than to meet its running ex-
penses, but it was able to do that and to
reduce its Indebtedness from $2,339.41 to
81, 1856. The time for the campmeeting of
1897, was set for August 3rd. After some
other business the annual election of mana
gers took place and resulted as follows:
Enoch Mccullough, Thomas Kirk, c. S.
Abrahams, James G. Crothers, T.. j. Vanne-
man, John W. Mccullough, H. H. Kirk, John
P. Wilson, Alfred Kirk w. Andrew Brckey,
s. J. Keys. T. NJ. Rawlings, George c. Old
ham, G. G. Caldwell, John T. Rutter. They
elected astheir officers, Enoch Mccullough
President; Thomas Kirk, Vice-President; c.
S. Abrahams, Secretary and Treasurer.
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RISINGSUN ITEMS.

RIsINGsUN. Sept. II, 1896.
Mrs Hannah Z. Bird died at the home Of
her husband, about one and a-half miles from
town on Friday last. She was buried on
Monday at Ebenezer. She was in her Goth
year.
West Nottingham Academy opened on Mon
day last with SO scholars enrolled and good
prospect for more. Prof Conner has re-
turned and taken charge again. He is assisted
by Miss Pascal, graduate of Georges
school.
Another Republican meeting was held in
front of the town hall on Saturday evening
Wm. Reynolds of Baltimore, addressed the
meeting.
The household effects of the late Elijah
Kester were sold on Tuesday last at his late
residence about two miles from town.
Rev. j. d. Hanna, of Wilmington, Del,
evening one of the best lectures of the kind
ever heard here. 1t consisted of a phono-
graph entertainment followed by a lecture on
the "Ups and Downs of Home Life" illus
trated by the magic lantern. The church
was very well filled considering the bad even
ing.
A travelling show stopped in our town on
Friday evening and gave an exhibition on
Pogues lot. 1t consisted of music, dancing,
comic, etc.
IA witnesses are summoned on the Pogue
and Riley case at Ellcott City, this week.
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in MEMORIAM.
Harry Blanchard Lewis.

The announcement of the death of Harry
Blanchard Lewis which occurred in Elkton
on Sunday. September 6, was a shock to this
community where he was widely known and
esteemed
In the vigor of manhood and in the flower
of his life he has been called away. yet he
has not lived in vain, for if generous deeds
and charitable thoughts mark the worthy
life, then we can safely say that noble soul
and true gentleman is gone.
He was Il consistent member of the Rock
Presbyterian Church, whose pastor the Rev.
William Fitz-Simon and he We're devoted
friends.
Those who knew him well speak enthusas-
ticaly of his many high qualities. His genial
manner and unseilshness made his compan-
ionship most agreeable. His sympathy for
those in distress was always apparent. and
many n home where sickness and sorrow
were he has frightened by little deeds OF
Kindness. b.
Singery, Nd, Sept. H. 1896.
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CHURCH NEWS.
Interesting Items Concerning the varl-
Gus Churches.

Rev. A. s. Mowbray will preach at wilma
Sunday School tomorrow Sunday afternoon
at half-past two o'clock. All are invited to be
present.
poultry and oyster supper will be held in
Mrs. Smiths grove near Pleasant Hill Satur-
day evening September Goth, for the benefit
of the Christian Endeavor Society of Pleasant
Hill. Everybody invited. Supper, children,
Is cents. adults %.
Mr.. Matthews, the evangelist who will be
holding service at the Church of the Good
Shepherd during this week and part of next,
will hold service in the p L. Sunday School
room at Town Point on Sunday. September
goth at p. m. All are cordially invited.
Service is held regularly in st. Andrews
Memorial Church Andora, on Sunday after
noon at o'clock, the hour being changed
from $50. Sunday School at 23O p. m. The
Rector will officiate tomorrow. The public
are cordially invited.
Among the various memorials in the re-
stored Trinity Church, Elkton, is tablet of
white marble in memory of Miss Cora A.
lamar, late organist of Trinity Church, and
to whose earnest and persevering efforts the
church is largely indebted for the securing of
the pipe organ erected a few years ago, and
which destroyed in the fire of January
last, has given place to the new instrument
now in use. The tablet, presented by Mrs.
Dr. John Owens, Of Chicago and executed by
Mr.. ID. l.. Sloan Of this town. is shieldlke in
shape, and contains brief inscription in gilt
lettering, with suitable emblematic devices of
cross and palm branches.
The "Women's Cavalry Brigade" of the
Salvation Army will be in Elkton on Thurs
day and Friday Of next week September 24th
and 25th. The brigade is under the leader
ship of Staff Captain Blanche Cox, who has
lived in India and travelled largely. Open
air meetings will be held, and services will
also be conducted both evenings in the NJ. E.
Church. The brigade is driving thousand
miles through the country on preaching
tour. visiting on its way villages. jails, hospi-
tails and the homes of rich and poor. 1t is
composed of chosen band of women, who
sing well, play musical instruments. and have
much of interest to tell. None should miss
hearing them. as their stay is but short.
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CHESAPEAKE CITY ITEMS.
CHESAPEAKE CITY, Sept. 19, 1896.

ShESafEahE Slll, otpt. 10, loJO
The steamer ''Antony Groves, Jr.," which
was due here about 1890 Tuesday night was
delayed in the canal until Wednesday at 10
o'clock owing to a jam in tow OF barges in
the deep cut.
Captain Queck, of the naphtha launch
"Elk," made several trips with parties this
week to the wreck in Cabin Johns creek.
Miss Bessie Davenport, of Philadelphia, is
visiting in town.
Mrs. Anna Egee, of this town, moved to
Wilmington, Del, this week where she will
reside.
Mr.. T. ]. Conrey spent Sunday in town.
The Presbyterian Sunday School of this
town will hold their annual picnic this (Sat-
urday) afternoon at Maryland Pivot
Mr.. Andrew Kincaid of Wilmington, spent
part Of last week in town.
Mr.. Carey, Of Port Deposit, is visiting his
sister Mrs. II. A. G.. Westerfled in town.
Professor Steele, of the Elkton High School,
and George Ash, ESQ, OF the school board,
visited Professor Harper this week.
The Episcopal Sunday School will hold a
plcHiS on VIC cdiilp SIOuuuS pdluT udy, sep
tember 10.
The ladies of the NJ. L. Church of this
town held their monthly sociabls on Tuesday
evening last at the home of Mrs j. H. Brooks
Quite large company was present and en-
joyed the tableaux.
Mrs. Benjamin Hindman, of Baltimore, has
been visiting friends in town.
Mission meetings are being held in the
Episcopal Church of this town, the Rev
Matthews preaching at the services.
party from this town enjoyed fishing on
Thursday ut Cabin John Creek.
Mrs. Deibert gave dance and party to her
friends last week. All spent an enjoyable
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Hallman gave a
variety wedding Oh Thursday evening at their
home. Quite large number of friends were
present. They received great many very
beautiful gifts.
Miss Scott, of Cowantown, is filling the
school taught by Miss Emma Lewis, she being
at home sick.
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An ENJOYABLE Party.

The party given by Miss Rosanna Caldwell
of Port Deposit. on last Monday evening was
success in every particular. 1t was given
in honor Of her friend, Miss Belle Davenport,
OF Wilson College, and quite a number turned
out to do honor to this young lady.
Under the leadership of our young hostess.
Miss Caldwell, the evening passed pleasantly
away. Refreshments were served at Il late
hour and greatly enjoyed by all. Among
those present werc Misses Rosanna Cald-
well, Belle Davenport and Mary Bectel, of
Wilson College; Miss Nellie Shannon. of Not
tingham; Misses Joe Saunders, Carrie Row
land, Margaret Caldwell and Mary Patten, of
Liberty Grove; Misses Belle Nesbitt. of Colora
Messrs. Walter Patten, Hugh Caldwell and
Joseph Caldwell. of Liberty Grove; Mr.. Chas.
b. Silver, of Harford; Mr.. Thomas Shannon. of
Lafayette College; Messrs. Philip Nesbitt and
Amos Shaw, of Coora Mr. Stephen j. Cald-
well. of Liberty Grove, and Mr.. Clarence
Morrow, of Philadelphia. A GUEST.
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Deck Hand Drowned.

A colored deck hand on the schooner Geo..
E. Bowden, of Baltimore, Captain John Tim
mones, now lying at Elkton was drowned in
the Elk river on Tuesday. The body was
recovered at an early hour on Friday morn
ing near the boat. The mans identity is not
known. He went by the name of "Tom.n
Coroner W. P. Dean held an inquest and the
remains were buried on the Aims House
property at Cherry Hill.
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SCHOOL COMMIS-
SIONER CASE.
Counsel for Georges. McVey Apply For
Writ of MandamuS.

Counsel for George S. McVey. who was APP
pointed School Commissioner of Cecil county
to succeed G.. r. ASH and who was not recog-
niZed by the board at their August meeting.
have filed petition in the Circuit Court,
asking for a writ of mandamus. Judge
stump signed the following order: Ordered,
that rule be and is hereby laid on the said
George r. Ash, requiring him to show cause
why the writ of mandamus, should not be
issued as prayed; the 29th day of September,
1896, be and the same is hereby fixed for
hearing of said petition.
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Real Estate Sales.

w. I. Warburton, Esq, executor sold the
estate Of the late William V. Moore, near
Cherry Hill. ut pupic sale on Saturday
William Moore purchased the home farm
for $3.50.
A dwelling house in Cherry Hill was
bought by Jethro McCauley for 1000;
Joseph Moore bought two dwellings for
$3.50, and house at Luttons corner was
bought by Jack Moore for $3.50. John NJ.
Terrell auctioneer.
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KILLED AT LESLIE.
William Major Meets Death on the Rail.

William Major Meets Death On the Rail.
William Major, a well-known resident of
this county, residing of late years near Bacon
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad on Sunday
morning at an early hour. His body was
found about four O'Clock in the morning
badly mutlated. 1t is the supposition that
he was killed about midnight by a freight
train. He was about 10 years OF age, and was
known as Il sober and Industrious man.
Thomas Major, ST., of Cowantown, is Il
brother of the deceased.
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Barn Burned.

The barn on the farm of William Jones in
Elk Neck near Jones Chapel, tenanted by
Charles Jones, was burned to the ground on
Thursday afternoon, together with its con-
tents, including hay, straw, harness, etc. The
loss is about $3.50 with no Insurance. The
building is thought to have been set a-flre by
children playing there.