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the gowns of these brides. The blonde
mad lovely morning robe of turquoise
plue stun, 1t was not satin nor silk, nor
strange to say of any expensive mate
rlal' 1t was only a crlnkly stuff that
looked to me like a thin crepon.
me robe was open to the foot and was
lined with burnt orange of the same kind
OF cloth. AT the throat there was an ORR
entail clasp. AT each side OF the throat
was double box plat and at the back
there was box plat that would make
a stately train when the girl walked.
The throat and hands were trimmed
with white fur, delicate edge Of 1t be-
Ing set in between the outside and the
lining.
dinner gown for the darker one of
the brides was of wine color satin-faced
cloth. The front was a mass of overlyihg
folds, crossing from left to right each
being caught upon a button of gold.
small points fell from the buttons The
neck was quite decollete, but in every
way suitable for dinner The front folds
OF the dress were dragged across the
bust and fastened almost high upon the
shoulder, leaving a droop in the front.
This kind of decollete would be very ap-
propriate for dinner.
A ball-gown all of pink stood upon a
model form. 1t had a lining of silver like
the inside of sea she'll The dress was
studded with conch she'll trimmings and
buttons, and was one of those lovely fussy
little gowns which attract so much atten-
ton, though less elegant than the others
of the trousseau.
wish it were possible to tell of all the
lovely little negligee waists in the trous-
seau. There were several, noticeably one
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Of black silk lined with dahlia, and which
with dainty cuffs and lapels, would be en-
tirely suitable for dinner, and then there
were enough others to carry any woman
through the day from morning until night.
The girl who wished for a thousand
worlds was dizzy with delight by the time
the exhibition was over; and as for the
brides, they looked as happy as they should
with such loneliness prepared for them by
such painstaking hands. Nina Goodwin.
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A DAY WITH A NOVEMBER BRIDE,
Dead White Silk Or Satin Will Be Her
Choice For the Nuptial Gown.

Waists a.
Sunrise to in
bridesmaids Copy Brides esign of
Dress
ing Little Girl
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canny-Is Miss Wilbur at home? Norah
No. sorr. Canny-Well: go up stairs
and ask here when she will be at home.
Norah Cgoing)-Yls. sorr.--Harpara Razars
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-01-04
THE LEGISLATURE.

Unusual public interest conferred in the
General Assembly of Maryland, which in
accordance with constitutional provision
met at noon on Wednesday, at that time
honored seat Of the State Government
Annapolis.
Senator VIM. Cabell Bruce Of Baltimore,
enjoys the proud distinction, of unani-
nous selection as presiding officer Of the
Senate, the story of his selection by Sena-
tors Of both parties, being told at length in
our local columns.
We predict for Ex-Congressman Sydney
E. Mudd, whom his fellow delegates have
honored with the Speakership OF the House,
a brilliant and successful official career.
He is capable and courteous, excellently
equipped intellectually, and by experience
in public life, for the rapid and accurate
discharge of the duties Of his position.
While man Of strong party attachments,
yet he is broad in his political views, and
fully in touch with the intelligent senti-
ment Of his party ON all questions of needed
State reform
Considering the fact, that the two
branches of the Legislature are not of Use
same political faith, it is matter Of public
congratulation, that the presiding officers
OF both houses are fully in sympathy with
Governor Lowndes, and will accord him
the warmest support in carrying out the
pledges Of the platform on which he was
elected
ITO the successful movements" says
Speaker Mudd, 'of the agencies of legisla-
ton essential to the accomplishment of
these ends and aims l pledge you my
earnest effort and cooperation, In the
manner and forms of procedure here it
shall be my purpose to extend to all of the
members of this House, without regard to
party division, that impartially and cour-
tesy which is their due, and, asking in
conclusion your forbearance in matters of
Judgment and cooperation in the duties of
the body, announce that l am ready to
take the oath of office prescribed by the
constitution"
While the people of Maryland look for a
great deal at the hands of this Legislature,
we believe they may confidently expect
conscientious fultillment Of the reform
pledges of the campaign, in the realization
of which, neither President Bruce nor
Speaker Mudd will in the remotest sense
prove obstructionists.
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New Appointment at Bethel.

Rev. r. Day Cantwell, Of Elkton, was on
Wednesday appointed to take charge of the
pastoral work of the. Bethel and Summit
M. Z. Churches, in place of the Rev. 7. B.
Hunter, whose health will not permit of his
further discharging the duties connected
with these appointments. Mr.. Hunter is now
receiving treatment in the Philadelphia
Methodist Hospital
Rev. Mr. Cantwell is u young man in the
ministry, and this evidence of the confidence
placed in him by the Presiding Elder, Rev.
l.. E. Barrett, is very gratifying to his friends
in Elkton. He assumed charge Of those
churches on Thursday.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-01-04
A WOMAN OF PLUCK.
Her Work Through the Lonely Night In
Block Signal Tower.

The night operator in the railroad signal
tower has lonely occupation, and the long
hours of the night drag themselves out to
weary length. 1t is position of grave re-
spopsibility, and the occupant Of that signal
box, away off in desolate locality, must
ever be reliant and steady. The loud whis-
ting of the storm and the shrill shrek of the
engine dashing by, must be totally disre-
garded, and the attention of the midnight
worker kept close upon the tick-tick of the
instruments. The peripatetic tramp must be
ped along as the parting guest, and his raps
and threat when denied admission out of
the storm, must be answered with firm
assertion Of ones determination and the
nerve must be steady and strong.
1t is position that will try the nerve Of
the strongest man, and very few women.
indeed, are qualified for such trial. But of
the few. Cecil county boasts of one lady who
occupies this position of trust efficiently and
WELL and who is ever at her post through
storm and calm
Miss BERTHE Morrison is night operator mt
Octoraro Junction, on the Port Deposit and
Colump'a, anu Fhlladeipnla ana Baltimore
Central railroads, in the Seventh district
this county, and which position she has held
several years. Octoraro Junction is a lonely
station, the nearest settlement of any impor-
lance being Rowlandville. quarter of a
mile distant.
Miss Morrison goes on duty at six o'clock.
and is relieved ut seven a. m. by Miss Ida
Bradley, the day operator at the junction,
who is also woman of pluck and ability.
Miss Morrison 8 duties throughout the night
require her to give orders to number OF
trains as well as to do the regular telegram
work and signalling usual in block tower.
Miss Morrison jokingy informed the WING
man that she did not have any fear of in
truders, as her faithful companion. a severn
shooter with a determined look, could be
relied upon in all emergencies
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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-01-04
NORTHERN CONVOCATION.
Interesting Session Held In Port Deposit.


An interesting meeting of the Northern
Convocation OF the Diocese Of Easton was
held in st. James Church, Port Deposit, on
Wednesday and Thursday of this week, Jan.
LIST and I'd. The opening service was held
on Wednesday morning, when the Holy Com
munion was administered, and sermon was
preached by the Rev. Frederick Humphrey,
of Havre de Grace. In the evening addresses
were made by the Rev. Jesse Higgins, of
Westminster. Nd, and the Rev. Samuel
Edison, Of Shrewsbury Parish. Kent county,
on the subject Of 'The Holy Communion as
Means of Grace, and Test Of Christian
Discipleship;" the Right Rev. William F.
Adams. D. D.. Bishop of the Diocese, closing
with earnest and pertinent remarks
On Thursday morning the subject OF
Missions was discussed by the Rev. c. L.
Denroche, of st. Paurs Parish Kent Co.,
and the Rev. Stephen c. Roberts, d. D., of
Chestertown. The Rev. William Schouler
followed with an account Of the General
Convention of 1895. Stirring addresses on
the subject of clay Work in the Church,
were made in the evening at the closing SEES
sion of the Convocattol by Bishop Adams,
the Rev. Giles B. Cooke, of North East, Dean,
Rev. Messrs. Denroche and Davidson, the
latter of Chesapeake City.
The people turned out in good numbers,
and the visiting clergy met with most hos
pitabe entertainment at the hands of the
parishioners of st. James Church.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-01-04
TWO LEGS BROKEN.
A fractions Colt Causes Much Excite
ment at a Public Sale.

A rather unusual accident occurred at the
sale OF the personal property of the late Jere-
miah c. Price. held in the First district on
Friday OF last week. Hiram Mills, who mt
one time lived in Elkton, had been employed
on the place to take care of the horses. was
leading young colt out to be sold, by the
auctioneer, and to brighten the animal up,
struck it sharp lick with the halter strap
The animal plunged into the crowd of several
hundred peoplein attendance, dragging Mills
and breaking his leg below the knee and
otherwise bruising him considerably. The
maddened horse then struck young colored
boy also breaking his leg. Mills was removed
to the County Alrls House near Cherry Hill
and is being treated by Dr. Housekeepcr
The boy was taken to his home nearby. The
horse was the last one of the thirty sold. The
sale which was advertised in the WING, was
largely attended and good prices were rea-
lized for the stock. Shockley and Smith. of
Elkton. were the auctioneers. The sale was
conducted by Fredus Price and Jeremiah c.
Price, executors of the late Jeremiah C.
Price
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-01-04
NATIONAL AFFAIRS,

Inc five reasons which Representative
henderson, oflowa. gave for supporting the
bond bill that passed the House are weighty.
First, the bill does not require bond issue.
only authorizes it, if necessary; second, the
bonds issued would bear lower rate of
interest than those issued by the admins.
tration, and those it is now arranging TO
issue under the old law; third. it compels the
administration to give our own citizens n
chance TO buy any bonds issued before offer
ing them to foreign bankers; fourth, it does
not retire the greenbacks. bu. empowers the
Secretary of the Treasury to keep them out
OF the possession OF spectators when
necessary; fifth, it prevents the administra-
ton selling bonds to meet deficiencies in the
revenues, as it has done. This bond bill
Is long ways from representing what Re-
publicans believe ought to be done, but it
does represent what can become a law. il the
Senate will consent. and that is the PRINCIPAL
reason for its having been put through the
House. The administration already has
authority to issue bonds and no secret is
made OF its intention to use that authority.
If those bonds could be issued under the
House bill many millions of dollars in
interest would be saved. That's the long and
short Of it; it isn't Il question of principle 90
much rs OF dollars and cents
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-01-04
THE SENATE RE-ORGANIZATI

The control of the committees of the U.
S. Senate passed from Democratic to Re
publican hands on Monday last, the Popu-
list members of the Senate withholding
their votes, and allowing the Republican
program to be carried out.
But while the Republicans have the
organization, they are helpless to carry out
any financial legislation, against the COM
bined opposition of the silver men and
Populists.
The responsibility for legislation will
clearly not rest upon the Republicans. as
Mr.. German in a labored speech under
took to prove.
1t will depend therefore upon the six
Populist votes in the Senate to decide
whether any proposition offered either by
the Republicans Or the Democrats will be
adopted.
The Democratic leaders of the Senate. of
course are anxious to fix the failure of all
financial legislation upon the Republicans,
assuming that the control of the Senate
committees carries with it this RESPONSE
bility.
But Senator Hoar disposed of this
assumption in a very forcible speech on
Monday.
He showed that the control of the COM
mittees was really of no importance so far
as the actual control of legislation was con-
cerned, for no matter what the committees
would recommend it would lie with the
majority of the Senate to determine
whether or not the recommendation should
go into effect, and, with the privilege of
limitless amendment any combination
would be effective which could bring n
majority OF votes to bear against the Re
publican minority. 1t had been the GUS
tom, he said, ever since the Senate came
into existence for the plurality party to
organize committees. That was provided
for by the rules of the Senate and it was
essential to the proper conduct of business.
There had never been but one other occa
sion when plurality did not also mean a
majority. But that was merely coinc-
dence, and it did not affect the present
anomalous condition.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-01-04

PLAIN people who take common sense
views of business transactions, but who are
not in any sense financiers, and do not
profess to be such, see that under Mr..
Cleveland's administration, the National
debt is rapidly increasing, and naturally
contrast this condition with the rapidly
diminishing National debt under Republic
can administration For twenty years
the Republican party reduced the National
debt at the rate of sixty-one millions a
year, while under Mr.. Cleveland's admin
istration it has increased annually about
that amount.
If the proposed bond loan is accomplished
with the foreign syndicate, the difference
between Democratic and Republican tinanc-
iering will be still more strongly contrasted.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-01-04
A Needed Change.
BALTIMORE, December, 1896.

BALTIMORE December 1885,
To THE FRIENDS OF PURITY:
We ask your earnest attention to what fol
lows:
There is upon the statute books of Mary
land a law which allows young girl of
IA years or over to consent to her own ruin
An earnest effort is being made to have the
Legislature amend this law by substituting
the word eighteen" for fourteen, thus rails
ing the age of protection four years. The
following reasons are assigned for this pro-
posed amendment:
l. A girl is not allowed to control her
property until she is eighteen years old and
therefore should not be allowed to consent
to part with what is infinitely more precious
to her than wealth or jewels; i. e., her honor.
2. Until the age of eighteen, young girls
are as a rule ignorant Of the dangers attend
ing false step, and are often swept away
from the path of virtue without realizing
what they are doing, or the consequences
that may follow.
3. It is II fact that nearly all the inmates
OF the houses of ill-repute begin their careers
between the ages of fourteen and eighteen.
Very many of them come from homes in the
country; are daughters of farmers and me
chanics.
4. Thousands Of girls under eighteen are
compelled to work for their living, and
should be protected by law from designing
persons.
5. That such protection should be afforded
by the State is evident. The preservation of
purity is rs important as the preservation of
life-perhaps more so. When anything tends
to corrupt the mainsprings of the body pol
itic, and the orderly regulation of society,
State interference is not only permissible,
but becomes an imperative duty. The homes
of our people should be protected from
impure influences, for society is founded on
the home and the home on the child
We therefore confidently appeal for the
active assistance of all good citizens to adj
vocate raising the age of protection from
IA to 18 years.
Com. OF MARYLAND STATE PURITY ALLIANCES:
DR.. o. Edw'd Janney. Mrs. Alice G. Robins'n,
Eli M. Lamb. Joseph j. Janney,
Mrs. Rebecca ]. Broomell.
Com. OF STATE WoMAN's CHRISTIAN TEMPER
ANcE UNION:
Mrs. j. E. Green, Mrs. Pauline w. Holme
Mrs Z. b. Murdoch, Mrs. S. L. Perrine
Mrs. J. c. Carpenter.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-01-04
ELKTON, Md, JANUARY a, 189

Mr.. CLEVELAND and Mr.. Carlisle con-
tinue to insist that their greenback cancel
lation scheme is the one and only financial
remedy that they can or will accept And
yet it is certain that it wouldn't receive Il
dozen Democratic votes in either the Senate
or the House. They cannot unite with
their own party; they will not not unite
with the Republicans, and all that they
now can or will do is to keep on running
the Treasury on their own hook, under the
strained construction of the Resumption act
OF 1875. This is getting pretty close to the
'dea of go-as please autocracy in the
executive branch of the government
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-01-04
F0RDS GRAND OPERA HOUSE BAI,TI-
MORE-WEEK OF JANUARY

d..
"The Shop Girl" the attractive English
musical farce which proved such an enormous
success at the Gaiety Theatre, London, that
it ran there an entire season, will be given for
the first time in this city, at Ford's week of
January 9th.
1t was brought to this country with the
famous original company, through the enter
prise OF Managers Frohman and Haymap.
and produced with immense success at Do
mer's Theatre, New York city, where IT was
sung over fifty consecutive nights and met
with the unanimous praise ofthe Metropolitan
press.
The performance is thoroughly eniovab,e.
pleasing with its novelty, bright with catchy
songs, and attractive in its very pretty Enc.
fish girls and their graceful dances. and tho
clever comedians who keep the audience in
constant laughter.
Inc company which will be seen here IN
this play is quito celebrated known in Iop-
don as the George Edwards Burlesuue %
OF the Gaiety Theatre. 1t is very hume rama
organization and merits its popularity. tba
stage is magniflcently adorned. and with II.
galaxy OF beauty and novel musical featur.,
VIII prove an entertainment worthy its preo,
amusement. The engagement in this citv IL
limited TO one week. Admission rs and so
cents. Matinee Saturday. January 19~Tbe
great N. T., success, "The Fatal Card"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-01-04
Christmas Entertainment.

large audience filled the Elkton Presbv-
terrain Church on Sunday evening to witness
the Christmas entertainment by the Sunday
School. The special music was OF a character
highly suited to the Christmas tide and the
Rotations and other parts taken by the
children were very entertaining. The alcove
back of the chancel was festooned with
evergreens and the other decorations were
OF plants and greens. The organ accom-
paniments were by Miss Eva Scott, and the
evenings program was under the direction Of
Mr.. G. b. Finley, superintendent OF the
school,
The anthem "Our Joyous Greeting" by the
school and congregation opened the exercises
Prayer was then offered by George A. Blake,
Esq, followed by the anthem "The New
Born King. The balance of the program
was rendered in the following order: Scrip
tural Reading Rev. John McElmoyle. pastor
of the church; Anthem. Hail joyful Morn
ing; Recitation, Miss Maggie Mitchell, "Oh,
Christmas. Merry Christmas Anthem,
"Ring le Bells; Christmas Catechism,
Masters. David Scott, Daniel Simmons,
-AS', EhhthoiL, JIllSllcSl anu
best; pleasing vocal selection was then
rendered by the Church Choir the duets and
and solos being sung by Misses Bessie Scott,
Mary lamar, Belle lamar and Mrs. Joshua
Wtworth, who We're joined in the chorus by
Rev. Mr.. McElmoyle and Mr.. c. b. Finley.
Next was the anthem "Prnce of Peace;
MIR. McElmoyle then made an address to the
children which was in pleasing vein, Mr..
McElmoyle told the children how Mr.
kessler was endeavoring to manufacture sun
shine and how they could even do so by be-
Ing rays of sunlight in their homes. To make
sunshine they must be good aud obedient
children. This proved taking illustration
to the children, of what they could do in the
New Year Miss Bessie Scott sang the solo
" He Shall Lead U.s. and the duet Bring
Your Loving Gifts to Jcsus". was sung by
Misses Mary and Belle lamar. Anthem.
"Saviour Kind and True; Anthem, "Break
Forth oh Earth.' Chorus, "Tell 1t OUT,
by infant school; Anthem, bright Christmas
Day was followed by the benediction.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-01-04
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Annual Report of the State Board OF
Education.

Auuudl NSpuIt vi TIC SldtC budIu VI
Education.
Professor Z. B. Prettyman, principal of the
State Normal School. and a member Of the
Maryland State Board of Education has com
pleted the twenty-ninth annual report Of the
Board. The report shows that there are ut
present in the State 304 ,744 children attend
ing the schools. OF these 1928 are in Balti-
more and 126, 469 in the twenty-three counties
OF the State. This shows decrease of 100
pupils since the last school year.
There has been an increase Of three in the
number of schools during the year. There
are now 1888, as compared with 1880 last
year. OF these 179 are in Baltimore and
2.154 in the counties.
The city schools are open ten months in
the year and the average county schools S.5
months, making the average for the State Il
little over months.
There are 4,53l teachers in the State, 1926
employed in the city schools and 1887 in the
counties This is an increase of 1876 during
the year.
The total amount received into the school
fund from city and counties is S2,349, 341 ,O5.
OF this the city contributes $l,132, 48.13, and
the counties 81, PIG, 1862.
The total amount paid to teachers in sala-
ries is 81, 729, 6s2.44 S913, 43l.6O in city and
1915. 25OS4 in the counties. The expend-
lures for building, repairing and furnishing
school-houses in the city were S144, 41S, 80,
and in the counties $1O5, 67S. 3S. making u
total of $3.50 1870.
The total expense of conducting the public
schools for the year was 50 1888, O52.J6.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-01-04

ON Wednesday, President Cleveland
announced the names of the five gentlemen
who will compose the Venezuelan commits
sion. They are Justice ID. J. Brewer, of
the U. s. Supreme Court; Chief Justice
Alvey, of the Court of Appeals District Of
Columbia; Elk. Minister Andrew d. White,
Frederick X. Coudert, of the New York
Bar; and President Daniel c. Gilman, of
the Johns Hopkins University. They are
all men of learning, ability and character,
and will conscientiously and carefully con-
slider all the points involved in the boun-
dairy dispute, between Great Britain and
Venezuela