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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-11-24
TORE DOWN SPANISH FLAG.

Madrid, NOV. 23.-The Spanish Minis
ter at Washington, Senior Dupuy de
Lone, has been instructed to complain
strongly of the flag incident at
New Castle, Delaware, on We'd
nesday last, upon which occasion
a number of young men in the armory OF
Company H., Of the State militia, tore
down the Spanish flag and set fire to it.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-11-24
M'KINLEY CAR-wHEEL BOOM.

One Hundred Men Walk Out on Account
Of 10 Per Cent Reduction.
Richmond, Va, Nov. 23.-About 100
men, employed at he factory of the Vir-
ginia and North Carolina Car Wheeling
Company. went out on n strike to-day
on account OF ten per cent reduction in
wages.
Trexler & Elmore, building contractors,
failed to-day for $4,000.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-11-24
COL. GRANT IS WILLING.
He Has a Conference With Mark
Hanna in Cleveland

He Has a Conference With Mark
Hanna in Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 23.-The pres
ence OF Col Fred. Grant in the city
Saturday created no little stir among
the political gossip mongers. Col. Grant
has number OF times been prominently
mentioned as a suitable man for the
portfolio Of war, and as he himself admit
ted Saturday that he would like the job,
his visit to Cleveland and conference
with Mr.. Hanna may be regarded as
having a great deal Of political signif-
eance.
But this significance becomes accentu-
ated when it is stated that at the same
time in the city there was no less a per-
sonage than Maj. Gen. Nelson A. Miles,
commander Of the United States army,
and that this gentleman also was in con-
ference with Chairman Hanna. Gen.
Miles came from Canton, where he called
on President-elect Mckinley.
1t is fair to presume that in consider
ing men for the portfolio OF War the
highest official in the army, Gen. Miles,
should be summoned to the councils to
advise with them on the relative merits
and ability of Gen. Russell A. Alger, of
Michigan; Gen. Horace Porter, Of New
York; Col. Fred. Grant, and others.
''Do you expect to be identified with
the next administration? was asked of
Col. Grant.
81 can't say" answered Col Grant
frankly.
swell, your name has been mentioned
in connection with the War portfolio
has it notT asked the reporter.
at has," replied Col. Grant, sand
am not like most Of the candidates. do
not deny that would like to be rendered
it,"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-07-25
WEDDING BELLS.
WilkinSOn-Harvey.

one Of the prettiest home weddings re-
Gently witnessed in this section Of the county,
was that Of Miss Elizabeth Harvey daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs Wm. Harvey OF Childs. and
Mr.. Norris William Wilkinson PRINCIPAL of
the schools of Delaware City, which was
celebrated at the brides residence on Thurs
day evening Exactly at 8 p. rn the
bridal party took their places under a
beautiful caropy of Smilax tastefully ar
ranged on the front Veranda, to the wedding
march played by Miss Sarah NJ. Settle, of
Leeds. The celebrant of the ceremony was
Rev. q. 2. Jones. One hundred and six
guests were present. The bride was hand
somely gowned in white organdic, CARRYING
II bridal bouquet Of white roses. Miss Alice
Harvey the bridesmaid was gowned in white
Organdie with pink ribbon and pink roses.
Little Martha Mon Gar ncce OF the bride
acted as flower girl and Geo. W. Wilkinson
brother of the groom was best man. The
presents were beautiful and numerous. The
bridal party took the 1870 p. M. train at
Childs for an extended wedding tour. and on
their return will reside at Delaware City.
Among those who witnessed the ceremony
We're; Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Wilkinson, Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel Kennedy, Mr.. and Mrs. T.
b. West, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Kelley Mr. and
Mrs. Peirce Whitcraft and wife, Wm. Steele,
Miss Anna Peacock, of Kimblevile Pa, Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Harvey, Mr. and Mrs. W. Fell.
Of Wilmington, Del. VIM. Caldwell and wife.
Of New London, Pa; Jos. C. Mote and wife
of Strickerville, Pa: H. Hawkins and wife
Norwood. Pa. Miss Margaret Handy, Miss
Edith Barnes. Miss Lena Mattox. of Balti
more; Bessie Derrickson. Mr.. A. b. Dennison
Harvey J. Whiteman, Rev. Mr. Northrop. o.
Lewisville. Pa, Reha Smith. Miss Josi,
Kinsey, OF Philadelphia; Wm. Roth, Pric,
Cleaver, Of Marley: Laura and Gertie Scotten
Maggie and Sallie Dance, Leon Garrett. viii
lard Smith. L. o. Walton, Fred Perry. Mis-,
Sallie NJ Denny. L. l.. Stratton, Jr. Miss
Nellie Garrett, Mr.. and Mrs. Norris Il. Slack
Mr.. and Mrs. j. b. Mon Gar, Misses Ida an,
Eva Baldwin, Miss Rebn Chambers, Mr.. anC
Mrs. John b. Black.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-07-25
Town Council.

The Board of Town Commissioners were
in session on Wednesday July %. Minutes
OF last meeting We're read and approved.
The treasurer reported total receipts to
date, 5151657, total expenditures. $685.
balance OH hand, 4761.0s.
The receipts are made up OF taxes for 1896,
S945S5 taxes for 1895, 5570.72; total, $15l6. 81.
1t was also reported that ex-Treasurer JOS
l.. Wells was prepared to make settlement of
the balance due for taxes for 1895 except $50
which he had not yet been able to collect.
The street committees both reported pro-
gress The West End committee stated, that
the new bridge across Ben's gut was nearly
completed. Bills for hauling amounting to
52S12 We're passed and ordered paid The
pay roll amounting to S32.49 was ordered
paid. On account of the bridge the following
bills were passed: Mason work on bridge,
552.50 beams for bridge, !37.09; labor on
same, 57.17. Electric Light Co., Sl23 90:
+. p. Price, kindling wood. 25 cts J. W.
Perkins. in March. postage, etc, 81. so; Benz
II. Drew, clerk Of election. S25
On motion "A special assessment was levied
on the properties on the south side Of West
High street from Sngerly avenue to Bridge
street, for oIe-half the cost OF the paving
done OF said street. Also one-half the cost
OF the running Of pavement on Main street.
Adjourned to meet July 20.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-07-25
appointment of a School Commissioner
for Cecil County.

Governor Lowndes on Monday appointed
Mr.. George s. McVey, of this county. School
Commissioner; vice, George r. Ash. whose
term expires on August 1st.
Mr.. McVey's commission was at once made
out, and was received at the clerks office on
tuesday. The commission is dated the Goth
OF July. and Mr.. Mcvey is appointed for :,
term of six years, beginning on August LIST
1876, or until he shall be duly DISCHARGED
therefrom. Mr.. McVey is well-known and
respected citizen of the Ninth Election Dis
trict OF this county, n farmer by occnpation
anu we believe has never applied for or held
once IN the county. He has always been a
Republican, and is recognized as u man of
probity and character. He has for years been
an active member of Zion Presbyterian
Church. He owns the farm on which he
resides, and is about fifty y-five years old. He
Is nephew of the late Absalom McVey. Mr.
Mc|ey mas two sons, one Of whom is Clarence
L. McNey. who was graduated at Delaware
college, and is now II law student in the office
OF Colonel Thomas s, Hodson of Baltimore,
and who was this week commissioned NV
Governor Lowndes to take the testimony in
the case of School Commissioner John r.
White, now being heard in this town.
Since the above was written it is currently
reported that Mr.. George II. Ash will decline
to surrender the office of School Commits
sioner to Mr.. McVey. and will contest his
appointment in the courts, on the ground
that the Governor cannot make an at in
'''''"' appointment except to fill vacancy in
the Office and which vacancy can only be
created by the death removal, resignation
from the State, or other disqualification of
the incumbent. If Mr.. Ash should decide to
make this contest, Mr.. McVey will probably
ask the court for Il writ of mandamus, com
polling Mr.. Ash to vacate the office.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-07-25

We then left Mr.. Eyerist. On Tuesday morn
ing was by the house and saw that it was
/ down. | put no valuation on the building
except for the old material that was in it
thought if they wanted a school room
would offer them one had in Zion to accom-
modate 80 scholars for SO month. Before
seeing the ruins had seen the building about
four months ago. After Mr.. White had COM
menced work l stopped one day at sundown
and on examination of the roof thought it to
he good in comparison with the walls. and
the best part of the building. The room |
offered the board is now rented one night n
week. 1t had been rented previous to my
Offering ii to the Board at the rental of $50 Il
year. The building had rented for ;s75
George A. Hall. of Zion. lam patron ofthe
school and when went there % or 30 wears
ago had to huddle around the stove to keep
warm. | have boy who attends there, and
while was not afraid OF his getting drowned
was afraid of his freezing to DEATH In the
fall of ~ ! repaired the school. The north
east corner had fallen out about $50 bricks
Also over the door in the gable from $50 to
| ohb bllthS lcDSt anu HdDt 10 Iull on the emil
dren's heads at any time. | repaired roof
| along the cone which had Il few shingles off.
To the best Of my knowledge the roof was the
best part of the building. DR.. Clifford asked
me to ride over to Mr. Everst's with regard
to the repairs. and | heard Mr.. Everist tell
DR.. Clifford that Mr.. White was ordered to
repair school No. 2. He said that the school
Commissioners have asked him to make nm
estimate of the cost and to send it into the
Board at the next meeting. He also said that
1t was the third time that Mr.. White had got
ten them into trouble. He asked me if |
would go to the trustees and ask Mr.. White
il he would defer work until the commissions
ers met. | delivered the message to Mr.. Fox.
| do not know what took place at school
house on Monday but | was out there on
Tuesday. Did not know of any bids for the
repair Of the school house. Last he saw of
the material for the roof was when it was
driven by my shop on Il wagon. Saw no
marks that would show that piece of timber
had been used in prying down the walls Mr..
Halls opinion was that the building was Just
as liable to fall down rs to he knocked down.
The taking Of testimony was to have been
resumed before Commissioner NlcVey on Fri
day yesterday morning at 10 O'Clock. Ow-
ing. however, to the continued sickness of
Henry NJ. Mccullough. Esq. and the absence
of material witnesses. Mr.. Mcyey. who was
promptly on hand. hy agreement with couE-
sell further postponed the case until Monday
next
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-07-25
Foreign Book Makers Fined.

On Monday, Sheriff Mackey, acting UPON
instruction of States Attorney Evans, arrested
Robert Anderson, Richard Henry. s. J. Smith.
James Maxwell, John Foster, Daniel O'Learv
and Charles Priest, for violating the law pro-
hibitinS book-makins on foreign races. at the
Iron Hill race track. They were taken before
Magistrate Groves. who held them under
hhll OF $500 each for Il further hearing on
Thursday. On Thursday they appeared with
{. I. CrotherS. Esq. and VIM. T. Warburton.
Esd. as counsel. States Attorney Evans stated
in the case of Daniel O'Lcary. there being
some question rs to evidence, he would ask
that his case be dismissed upon the payment
Of costs. Mr.. Crothers contended that the
Others We're simply employees or clerks. and
therefore should not be punished as severely
as their principals. They all then pleaded
guilty, Anderson and Henry were fined $50
and costs, and the others S25 and costs. MIR.
Warburton stating that the magistrates bill
would be paid upon presentation to him. Mr..
Evans stated that he was disposed to be
lenient should no further violations of the law
occur. That the full penalty against the
principals was $500 in each case, and that
the Racing Association was liable to indict-
ment and forfeiture of its charter. That the
purpose of the local authorities was to break
up Foreign Book-making, and they were
satisfied that it would now cease.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-07-25
Samuel HaddOck,

Samuel Haddock highly respected citizen
OF this county. died at his home near Zion.
on saturday last the 18th inst at 3 40 .. m.
Mr.. Haddock was the son oi james Haddock.
whose iather John Haddock, an Irish Friend,
emigrated from Belfast Ireland. to this
country in 1891. A sister of James Ha,l,lock.
Ann Haddock. married Caleb Kirk of this
county, who died in December 1893, she hay
ing lived to be 102 years old
Samuel was born in Philadelphia, on Jan.
II, 1921, and was educated there by his
grandmother He was one OF ten children.
three OF whom are still living. He learned
tn" trade of II plasterer at Kennctt Square,
Pa, and on attaining his majority removed
to Wilmington, Del, where he was quite a
successful builder.
In 1877 he married Louisa A. Davidson, a
daughter of VIM. Davidson of this county. In
1856 he discontinued his business as builder
III Wilmington. and exchanged his property
for farm near Zion. on which he lived and
labored for forty years. Nine children were
the fruit of his marriage: j. Albert Haddock
engaged in the mercantile business in Phila-
delphia Il son William who died in infancy:
Thos. Jackson Haddock, builder of Whining
ton, Del VIM. Davidson Haddock a we'll
known builder of the same city, who married
daughter OF the Rev. John France; Samuel
Robert Haddock, also builder by trade. but
now engaged in the real estate business at
Seattle, Washington; George Gill Haddock
who resided with his parents and farmed the
| homestead Anna Emma who died in 1876;
| Letitia A. Haddock, and Hannah l.. Haddock
| who is the absence of their brothers, have
contributed much to the comfort of their
! parents in their declining years
The writer of this notice has known and
respected Samuel Haddock for MANY long
years. He was man of force and character,
true to his convictions and not diesembing
on any question. He was frank, sincere and
outspoken. His father WAS ii JACKSON Demo-
crat and raised jackson pol. on the old
Belmont farm adjoining the homestead. and
gave an OK roast at his own expense to the
supporters of Andrew Jackson. Samuel,
however, cast his first vote for Henry CLAW.
the great champio OF protection - American
industries. and he ever remained firm pro-
tectonist
During the rebellion he wa. Il staunch
Unionst and has since been IA Republican
from conviction.
Mr.. Haddock's funeral took place on Tues
day, from his late residence and was con-
Quoted by the Rev. W. j. Fitz Simon, assisted
by the Rev. John France. Messrs. VIM.
Mearns. Levi o. Cameron, George s. McVey
James Brown, James Clifford and Henry NJ.
Warner acting rs bearers.
His body was laid to rest in Rosebank
| cemetery at Calvert.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-07-25

Mrs. Catharine A. Mearns. widow of the
late John Mearns, died at her home near
North East on Thursday night. the 18th inst.
Mrs. Mearns, whose maiden name was Ford.
vas II sister of the late Rev. Charles Ford.
John Ford, and Stephen b. Foard all of them
esteemed citizens of this county. Her sister
was the first wife of the late johnson Shippers
OF North East. Mrs. Mearns was born on
February %, 1914. She leaves two sons. Step
hen Mearns, in the employ of the P. W. & B.
fallroad, and Charles f. Mearns, Il we'll
Known and respected business man OF North
East. Mrs. Mearn's funeral took place on
sunday afternoon, and was attended by q
large assemblage OF friends and relatives.
she had been II lifelong Methodist. her
family being among the pioneer Methodist
OF that section Of the coanty.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-07-25
WHOLE NO. 2,S86
DEATHS OF A WEEK.
Mrs. Emma B. Dunnott.

Mrs. Emma Burd Dunnott, the widow of
the late DR.. Justus Dunnott who resided
so many years at Wilma, near this town.
died at the home OF Il relative at STRAIT
ford, Chester county. Pa, at an early hour
on Saturday morning, in her 69th year. Mrs.
Dunnott since her husbands death had been
making her home in this town, and a few
months ago left here to reside with relatives
at Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. About six
weeks ago, while entering the Presbyterian
Church at Chestnut Hill, she fell on the stone
step at the church door iniuring a limb
severely. After being confined to the house
about two weeks, her wounded limb having
apparently healed she removed to a relatives
ut Strafford, where her death occurred four
weeks later from blood poisoning.
Mrs. Dunnott was u member of the Rprd
family prominent one socially in Phladel-
phia, and was the second wife of DR.. Dun
mott, one daughter Emma, the wife of Samuel
purnelI, of San Francisco, surviving her.
She mad been for many years 2oalous
member and worker in the PreslN ,.rian
Church, always actively interested in its
charities and benevolent organizations. She
was woman of strong convictions. devoted
in her friendships and generous to fault.
Her body was brought to Elkton, on the
LIB train on Monday. her funeral services
being conducted in the Presbyterian Church
by the Rev. John McElmoyle. DR.. John H.
lamar, Il. c. Lewis, G. b. Finley. George A..
Blake, VIM. S. Evans and John Gilpin acted
as bearers.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-07-25
Camp LOwndes.

Company E of the MARYLAND National
Guards, in command of Capt. VIM. A. Wright.
with Lieutenants King and Taggert, left Elk
ton with ilfty-flve men on Saturday morning
in good style for Singerly station EN- route to
Camp Lowndcs near Frederick. BY letters
received from members of the COMPANY the
mon are in good health and fine spirits and
have enjoyed the outing. The big event of
the week was the review of the entire guard
Ivy the Governor and staff and Gen. Nelson
A. Miles, Commander-in- Chief of the l.. S.
Army. Pursuant to the order of Governor
l.owndes. the entire guard escorted Gen.
Nelson A. Miles to the town of Frederick on
Thursday afternoon. The start was made at
} o'clock. Brigadier-General Riggs and his
staff accompanied the soldiers. and the turn
out was ii most beautiful one. The distance
to Frederick is about thr miles. and the
march was hot and dusty one. After leav-
ing the distinguished party at the CITY Hotel.
in Frederick. the brigade saluted and started
on its homeward trip. They marched mt ease
most of the distance and reached camp pretty
well played out.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-07-25
The Tome School,

The Port Deposit correspondent of the
Baltimore san, on Monday last, in noticing
the surveys now Icing made of the Tome
Institute property at Port Deposit, said, that
the survey so far made seems to indicate the
fact that the building was occupying some
thing like 80 feet front OF the property
claimed by the heirs of the late James A.
Davis. This statement is misleading ms to
the facts in the case, since it is based upon
the claim Of the Davis heirs alone Accord
ing to the survey OF the Institute, and its
claim of the true Interpretation OF the title
papers, and OF the possessions under them,
the Institute Building does not occupy any
portion of the Davis property whatever.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-07-25
Stacks Burned,

Three stacks of wheat and one of oats were
burned in the stack yard of the Cleland farm
near Elkton, now owned by the heirs of
Thomas Conley, on Thursday evening. The
fire is supposed to have occurred through
children playing about them. Word was sent
to town that the barn near by was in danger,
and late in the evening the Singerly Fire
Company's engine was taken to the farm, but
no further loss was sustained.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-07-25

battle to certain victory. But let no mistaken
confidence of victory, cause you to relax
activity or forcgo effort, until the ballot-box
closes on the night of November Sd. Eternal
vigilance is the price of liberty and the
triumphant election of Mckinley and Hobart
is its sure and only guarantee in 1896"
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-02
Proposals for Coal and Stationery.
Benefit Orphans Home.
Price Is and so Cents.

Proposals for Coal and Stationery.
Sealed proposals will be received at
this Office until o'clock D. m, Sep
TENDER Z, 1886, for supplying the public
schools of this city for the school year
1861, with coal equal to the best
Usage City shaft coal, and for such
quantity of anthracite and Ouita coal
and coke as may be required. Bids
will be considered for any kind of first
class coal, the mine being named, but
in awarding the contract the board
will take into consideration the quality
of the coal and not necessarily give the
contract to the lowest bidder. Bids will
be considered for supplying all the
schools of the city, or all the schools
north of the river, or all the schools
south of the river.
All coal must be screened, and de-
Iivered in such quantities, at such
times, in the coal houses, and weighed
on such scales as the board may desig-
nate, at the expense of the contractor.
Each bid must enclose a certified
check for 500, payable to the Board of
Education, in case the successful bid
der fails to enter into contract and
furnish within three days of the time
of the award, a satisfactory bond in
the sum of $1,000, for the faithful full
fllment of the contract.
The board reserves the right to re-
ject all bids.
Proposals for stationery will be re-
ceived at the same time and place for
300 reams, Q,00O single sheets)
more or less, of practice pa
per of size. quality and ruling as per
sample in this office; and 300 gross of
No 126 pens, and 100 gross, more or
less, of No 404 pens; and 100 gross,
more or less. of pencils. Dixon, Faber
or Eagle, selections to be made from
samples submitted, delivered at such
times as the board may direct.
The board reserves the right to re-
ject all bids.
By order of the Board of Education.
H. W. FARNSWORTH, Sec.