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The times., 1897-08-15

Miss Nettye Leach, who has been the
guest of MI. and Mrs. Andrew Bailey, of
No 80 F street northwest, for she past
two months, returned yesterday to her
home, No. 622 Lafayette avenue, Balti-
more.
The times., 1897-08-15

Rev. DR.. George v. Leech, pastor of
Grace Church, is at the milford, Ocean
Grove. He is accompanied by his son,
Rev. Heddine B. Leech, of st. James Church,
Newark N T.
The times., 1897-08-15

Mr.. Brooks Gott, of this city, is visiting
his parents at his old home in Dickerson, Nd.
The times., 1897-08-15

Mrs NJ V. Hasler, OF this city, is spending
the summer with her father at Chelsea. Me,
Upon her return, about the middle of the
month, she VIII 20 TO her new cottage at
Addison Heights, n Alexandria, Va, where
she VIII be joined by MI Hasler.
The times., 1897-08-15

Mustapha Rey and Selfeddin Bey. Turk
ish minister and secretary of the lega zion,
are spending some time in New York
They arc stopping at the Hotel Majestic.
The times., 1897-08-15

the guest of the Misses Colvin, of Warren
ton, Va.
The times., 1897-08-15
Jane Moseley to Colonial Beach.

Swift and popular, the Jane Moseley
is now flying the banner Of victory from
her flagstaff, in honor of the recent record
breaking season. This morning at 8 a.
m. she will leave for Colonial Beach, and
her broad acres of deck room should be
peopled by many happy excursionists.
The Jane Moseley leaves daily from Clyde
pier on Fridays and Mondays, and the popu
lar price OF 20 cents is charged for the
round trip
The times., 1897-08-15

Miss Hattie Sullivan has been spending
some time with Miss Gertrude Sullivan at
Great F Falls.
The times., 1897-08-15

Miss Ray stowell is making stay Of
several weeks at the home OF Mrs. Alphonso
Hart, at Kensington. Nd.
The times., 1897-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Bennett, of Gin
cinnati, are the guests of Mrs. T. l.
Thompson, of South Washington.
The times., 1897-08-15

william NJ. Rockhill, United States min
lister to Greece. and Mrs. RockhIll were
looked TO sail on the North German Lloyd
The times., 1897-08-15

Mrs. j. M. Bishup. Miss L. Jones, Mrs
l.. McHenry and SOIL, and Mrs. NJ. E..
Snyder are among the Washingtonians
DOW enjoying the breakers at Cape May
The times., 1897-08-15

MT and Mrs G. W. Taylor are making a
trip TO Nova Scotia and Halifax
The times., 1897-08-15

delightful dane was enjoyed last night
by the guests Of the Chevy Chase Inn.
The times., 1897-08-15

Miss Lavietta Miller is visiting Miss
lice at her home in Hagerstown, Md.
The times., 1897-08-15

Ma n I. Elwood and two daughters,
Cora and Florence, and their cousin, Miss
Mary Miller, are making a short visit to
Piney Point.
The times., 1897-08-15

Miss Flora r. Forrest and Miss Tillie
Aoker, OF Capitol Hin, who have been
spending the summer in the Cumberland
Valley, Md, are now at the Washington
Cliff House, at Pen Mar, where they win re-
main throughout the month
The times., 1897-08-15

Miss Lucretia Jackson, private secretary
to Hon ] P. Smith, director of the Bureau
OF American Republics, win sail for Boston
Tuesday, ana before returning Will spend
some time on the coast of Maine
The times., 1897-08-15

Mrs. Calvin s. Brice gave a notable
dinner last evening at Beaulieu, the guests
at which were composed of Newports s most
exclusive set.
The times., 1897-08-15

Miss Nettie Pugh is ON a visit to Miss
Dora Gardner, Of Hyattstown.
The times., 1897-08-15

Mr.. ". Il. BeaI, who has been visiting
his mother, Mrs W. ]. Miles, of Church
HIll, Va, left for Roanoke Tuesday, to
attend a convention, TO be held there, and
later VIII 20 to Christiansburg, where he
viii be the guest of his uncle, DR.. r. T.
Elicit.
The times., 1897-08-15

Prof. Turner. of Washington, is visiting
MartinsbuTg, W. Va.
The times., 1897-08-15
Lansburgh g. Bro.

The expressions OF sur
prise which we hear every
minute in the day, when
the ladies see the beautl-
fuI Lawns worth I0c, l2Hc
and I5c per yard marked
out at sc per yard, amply
repay US for the loss we
entail by this cr.hce.
Just think of 1870 per
yard for Fine French
Organdies worth 3717c,
and you get a pick OF
pretty patterns.
SPECIAL TOWEL
The times., 1897-08-15

Mrs George E. Gilliland viii spend the
remainder CT the season at Amagansett,
Long Island.
The times., 1897-08-15

The Rev Percy strickney Grant, rector Of
the Protestant Episcopal Church Of the
Ascension, New York-cityr arrived
from Europe Friday, On tlieiCnnard Line
Steamship Campania, viii officiate az the
ceremony, which wilIssbe followed by a
breakfast. Senator Hansbrongh and his
bride, after tour OF same of the principal
watering places will 20 to North Dakota,
where they will spend some time before
taking possession Of their new home in
Washington. L ~
The times., 1897-08-15

been a guest during the past week al the
home of Mrs. c. UIlInan, in Warrenton, Va
The times., 1897-08-15

Frederick W. Carlyle, of Washington is
at the Holland House, New York
The times., 1897-08-15

"a Wat was differ'us f'm dis?
One dem ole time watermillions?
Oats de melon w at miss
T Use er 'spioion dat, In Dixie,
Sence dey drapped de gun an
H sword
Dey's done gone an mixed er
melon
Wild de punkin an de gourd.
Oh! sley grows 'em mons US, solid
Roun' and streaky, green an white.
Dey mos sto'ly looks enticin',
But dat melons soul aim right
De r'ine am had an heavy,
An Wen yo' tries lie CO.
Yo' miss dat meltin' richness
Wat makes yo' cum FIR mo-
Dey praises wat dey raises,
Kase init keeps.' OATS talkin' bosh,
Is we car'in' bout de ''keepin''
Wen Ell melon tas'e laik squash?
OF co'se, dis worl am changin',
An know I'll nebber match
De sweetness oh dat melon
Wat I stole FIN out de patch
Vile ] aim no ham f'r grlebin'
FIR melons, ner FIR days,
Wat am gone-er am er leabin'-
Wild dar sweetnes'es an ways.
Use er wishin' dis yer Progress
Wat 'speriments so fine
Had lef' dat good ole melon
EI-ripenin' on de vine.
Outen all desc heaps er melons
Sont In FIN ev'rywhar-
Kin yo' fin dat tas'e-laik honey
OBJ de melon 70 de wah?
The times., 1897-08-15

. Mr.. Samuel Wallaeh, OF No. 5o3 E
street northwest, will return this even
ing from delightful visit OF ten days at
River Springs, Md. Master Herbert Wal
ZACH is enjoying the fishing, boating and
bathing at Chapel Point where he is the
guest OF Mr.. Bateman.
The times., 1897-08-15
steamship werra, which sailed for ienoa
yesterday

Mrs Arthur r. German and Mrs. Richard
Johnson Were given large and brilliant
reception Thursday evening by DR.. Thomas
r. Owings at his home in Ellicott City,
Nd. The halls parlor, music and dining
rooms We're decorated with palms, grasses
and flowers and the fireplace and window
We're trimmed effectively with golden rod
and asparagus vines. Mrs. 0wings, with
Mrs. German and Mrs. Johnson stood within
the parlor to receive the callers, who were
welcomed in the main hall by Miss Nellie
kalkmaun and Miss Mamie Polk, two
young meces OF Mrs. Owings. In the din
ing room Mrs. Michael d. Groverman, Mrs.
William Green and Mrs. Kalkmann directed
the tahle service, with Miss Alice Grover
man. Misses Nellie Jones, Mary Jones.
Miss Rebecca Harrison, Miss Mary Ham
mond, Miss Nellie WaTfieid, Miss Mamie
Brooks, Miss Mary Clark, Miss Rebeeca
Owings Miss Elizabeth owings and Miss
Nellie George acting as cupbearers and
servers OF dainty dishes.
in tEe throDg the summer girls In bright
summer dresses and the other ladies in
beautiful gowns and preety bonnets made
a most attractive scene.
The midsummer dance given at the
Academy of Music, in Laurel, on Friday
evening, was attended by large num-
Der of Nashingtonians, many of whom
are spending the season there, either us
boarders OF occupants OF summer homes.
The affair, which was one of the most
enjoyable that has ever taken place there,
was under the direction of Miss Marie
Antoinette Snowden. The chaperones
Were Mrs. William Snowden, Mrs. Stephen
Gambrill and Mrs. L. Crowther.
Among those present were Misses Snow
den, Brehme, Waters, Berry, Carvill, Wal
ton, Clark, Sadlcr, Phelps, German, Jones,
Mackenzie, Gambrill, Loweree, Crane, Price,
Tillard, Harrison, Dashiell, English, Jobe,
Gray. Slingluff. Hodges, Mrs. G. Addison
c. lodges, Mrs. William f. Gilbert, Mrs.
George S. Livingston, Mrs. Jay c. Howell.
Mrs. John L. Walk, Mrs. John Berry, Mrs.
Street Waters, Mrs. X. H. Sadler, Mrs.
+. l. Ahern and Mrs. James Albert Clark,
Messrs. CronIniller, BrehIne, Jenefer, Comp
ton, Gambrill, Gray, Bensemer, Haviland,
Snowdeu, CLARK, Watkins, Walk, Livingston,
Howell, Hodges, German, Marbury, Nit
chell, Corvill. Lewis, Mercer, A hern, Bash.
Cloud, Cushing, Weeks, Davidson, Fairfax,
Baugher. Sterling, Slingluff, Norris, Turn
bull, Wade, Barclay, Sadler, Warfield, Jen-
kins, Cassard, Billiard, Waters and DR..
To xlnr
The times., 1897-08-15
ST. z Silk Skirts,
Ga 2Q

So, $40 and $12 Satin, Silk Bro
caded, Matelasse, Brocaded and Gros
Grain Brocaded Silk Skirts, Mon
day ........ ....$R.RR
The times., 1897-08-15
Wash Suits, CSC,
Wash Suits, So 90.

Lot of Stylish White and Tan Duck
Suits-skirt has wide hem-Tuxedo
jacket-now ............3
The times., 1897-08-15

$2.9S opens the choice to lot OK
very stylish White and Fancy Trim
med Duck Suits ana Tan Crash Suits
that were $5, Sc, 81 and So.
The times., 1897-08-15
Bike Skirts. &I.25.

Handsome Brown Tan and Black
Mixed Bicycle Skirts-just the right
length made to sell at S2.5O-to
Close ..................... 81 rs
The times., 1897-08-15

had been struck, an SO | cum out to help
tote the coons home. How many do you
make Of 'em, Zeb?'
How many did yo' pray fur?' sez I.
Jest an even twenty, an it seems like
they ar all yere.'
But how did twenty coons cum to be
in this ole tree, when nobody has seen even
a track around yere fur the last three
months?'
"'Dunno, Zeb. prayed Providence to
send us coons-big, fat coons-an' If She
crow ded 'em inter a tree instead OF hol
Ter log or hole in the ground we amt
gwine ter kick about it. Let's pick 'em
up an get 'em hum an begin work."
And was the number just twenty?''
aske,i.
WAL, no, sab. Thar was jest nineteen
of 'en.. Mebbe Providence couldn't find
another one handy by, and mebbe the ole
woman lost her breath at nineteen and let
the other one go. They was all full lgrown
ICONS, and every pelt wuth 80 cents In
cash. i allowed that the lightnin' might
hev damaged sum Of 'em, but not ha'r
was singed. 1t took us two days to git the
karka sses down to the house and rip the
the pelts off, but it was job we didn't
complain about. Hi Thompson heard about
it an cum over to look fur himself, an
more'n dozen others cum arter him, and
all of 'en said the hand of Providence was
In II. Do yo' think it was yo'rself?"
..Do your 1 asked.
s'I:ln Jest divided about it," he said,
as he scratched his head and gazed into
the fire. THAR wasn't any coons about
till found them nineteen. The ole
woman had prayed fur 'em, an thar
they was. Looked like her prayers was
answered. didn't it?"
cit surely did,
But. on the t'other hand, Hi Thomp-
son, Ben Williams, Abe Davis, an q
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-02-20
CECIL COUNTY VS..
THE RACE TRACK CURSE
A Convention and Mass Meeting on Tues
day, March 9.

The forces fighting the race-track gambling
curse now affecting Cecil county announce
that non-partisan convention composed OF
large and representative delegations from
evrry election district of the county will be
held in Elkton on Tuesday. March 8, and
mass meeting on the evening of the same day
to give expression to the sense of the county
as to this great curse and the method for its
suppression. Both of these meetings will be
addressed by the Hon. Anthony Comstock, of
New York, and Dr. Wilbur +. Crafts, of
Washington, both noted for their ability and
success in battling with this and kindred
evils. Let the citizens of the county who be-
lieve in good public morals, industrious hab-
its, order and peace, and particularly the
people of the Third district not only avail
themselves of this unusual opportunity to
hear two eminent and eloquent men. but to
give emphatic utterance as to what this crisis
demands in the way of candidates for legis-
lative honors. Remember the date. Tuesday,
March 8. at II II. IN. and 7 p. IN. j. NJ.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-02-20
They Town improvement Association O.
Port Deposit.

As annouced in the last issue of the WHIG
the members OF the Young Citizens Lend-a-
Hand Club OF Port Deposit, and other persons
interested in the welfare of the town, met in
the assembly hall of the Jacob Tome Insti-
tute, Friday evening. Feb. 18th, for the pur-
pose of organizing an association for the i'm
provement of the town.
The meeting was called to order by the
President of the Lend-a-Hand club, Mr..
Hugh W. Caldwell. who after stating the
object of the meeting resigned the chair in
favor of DR.. w. p. Eveland who was elected
temporary secretary.
After some discussion committee consist
ing OF Messrs. A. b. Leach, Theo. j. Vanne-
man, r. L. McClenahan Adam Peoples and
Miss Mary V. Houser were appointed to draft
and submit a constitution for the govern
nent of the association. During the absence
Of the committee recess was taken by the
meeting. Upon the submission of the consti-
tuition by the committee the meeting was
called to order and the constitution was
amended and adopted article by article
After II spirited discussion it was decided to
postpone the election Of the regular officers
of the association until the next meeting.
The meeting then adjourned to re-assemble
in the Town Hall of Port Deposit, ON the
evening of Friday, February 26th. at eight
o'clock. at which meeting it is sincerely
hoped that large audience will be present
The association although originated in and
is an outgrowth from the Lend a-Hand Club,
is entirely independent of that organization.
1t is in no wise connected with the Institute
and is designed to be controlled entirely by
the citizens of the town and vicinity. for the
general good of the town.
1t is not in anyway designed to conflict
with the town authorities. but as stated in
the constitution is 'to improve, beautify and
develop the town of Port Deposit and to
aid the town authorities whenever possible
in the discharge of that portion of their
duties pertaining to keeping the town in a
clean and sanitary condition.
Despite the unfavorable condition OF the
weather the attendance in the first meeting
was quite large and thirty-seven persons
became members of the association. As the
only requisite of membership is the payment
OF twenty five cents initiation fee and signing
the constitution and bylaws and the payment
Of fifty cents annual dues. 1t is earnestly
hoped and desired that all public spirited
citizens will swell! the membership OF the
association and the attendance at the next
meeting.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-02-20
The HeptaSOphS.

District Deputy Supreme Archon W. A
Gallaher, will visit Elkton Conclave of Hep.
tasophs on Monday evening next, Feb. 22d
for the purpose of installing the ofllcer-eeci
for the present year. The officers to be
installed are: Archon, Cassius NJ Chids
Provost. Alfred NJ. Smith; Prelate. James r.
Alexander; Secretary, Il. d. Bowland; Finan-
"ier, Philip VI. Groves; Treasurer, Samuel j.
Keys; Inspector, VIM. l.. Meisel; Warden,
Wm. Bremen; Sentinel David Dreigson;
Trustees. S. J. Keys, p. VI. Groves and r. d.
Bowland Representative to Supreme Con-
ciave, George McQuilkin; Alternate, VIM. j.
Smith.
All members of the Conclave. and espec-
tally the oi1icers-eect above named, are
hereby notified to be present on Monday
evening next. Besides the interesting instala-
tion services. there will be an elaborate
"spfead' for the members present.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-02-20
WEDDING BELLS.
Payne Simmons.

Miss Clara A. Simmons, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Simmons, was
united in marriage to Mr.. Frank Payne
last Wednesday evening at the residence
near Chesapeake City, in the presence of a
large number OF friends and relatives by
Rev H. A. G. Westerlleld. Promptly at 8
o'clock the brlial party entered to the strains
of the wedding march from Loheugrin rem
dered by Miss Ethel Cour5ey of St. Augustine.
The trde was attended by Miss Eta Jones,
of Elk Neck. and Miss Daisy Vandegrift, OF
Chester, Pa, the groom by his brother Mr..
George Payne and Mr., Samuel simmons, Jr.,
brother Of the bride.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-02-20
Real Estate Sales.

h. C. Lewis has purchased the residence on
Main street adjoining the store of Patrick
McGrady from Mrs James p. Merritt, Of
Baltimore. The sale was made by John NJ.
Terrell, real estate agent of Elkton.
The Partridge home property, situated at
Main and Bow streets, Eikton. was offered at
public sale in Ekton on Saturday. but was
withdrawn for want of an adequate bid. Tho
Orphans Court ordered the sale, the residuary
legatees having objected to the sale Of 10.
fronting 100 feet on Main street for $4,000.
At the sale on Saturday the properly was
offered separately and then as whole. The
lot mentioned was bid to $4,000, the balance
including the residence was bid to $4,000, A
bid of $4,000 was made for the entire prop
erty.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-02-20

bracing without being chilly, and the invalid
can bask in pleasant sunshine or under the
cool shade OF Il tree. Rest, repose and sleep
seem to be the most appreciable pastime Of
the visitor during his first weeks stay In
Nassau. Sleepl sleep! You have never slept
nor wanted to sleep, nor enjoyed you sleep,
as you do in this drowsy land, while the salu-
brious, rejuvenating qualities of its atmos-
phere are first taking effect in your system.
After your laziness wears partly off (you never
will recover yonr old nervous energy entirely
while you remain here) you feel thrill of
life in your veins, you arise in the morning
feeling rested and refreshed and to take inter-
est in the sports. recreations and splendid
pastimes of the country. 1t was my intention
to write up description of the city of Nassau,
together with n list of the principal places of
interest in and about New Providence, but l
have taken up so much time with this letter
that other matters will have to wait. short
history of the Bahamas, political and other
wise, their resources, manners and customs
of the people, mode of government etc., l
have no doubt would greatly interest your
readers, and L will gladly furnish them if you
so desire. 1t may enable some one less for
tunate than L to obtain a glimpse of that
sunshine and catch a glimpse of that glorious
star-studded armament or breath of the
delightful spice laden air, which the people
of the frozen North know so little about, and
which at the present time, thanks to God
are being enjoyed to the fullest extent by
your humble servant,
THos. P. DALE,
Nassau, N. P,
Bahamas,Y
British West Indies.
Mopainp
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-02-20
ElktOn Town Council, DenounceS the
Race Tracks.

Care Mansion House.

At Il special meeting of the Elkton Town
Council on Wednesday evening the following
Resolutions were adopted which place before
the citizens Of the town the existing con-
ditions growing out of the influence of the
outlaw race tracks. That an unusual
amount of rowdyism and disorder exist in
the town is not deniable, and the only alter
native left the town authorities in sup
pressing it, is an extra police force. and an
increased tax levy upon the property of the
town
Whereas, the outlaw race tracks, now in
operation in Cecil county, are the prolific
source of all kinds of evil and immortality,
and
Whereas, the location of said race tracks
in this community has made the town of
Elkton the centre of their operations and
has in consequence thereof. brought into our
midst a lawless and immoral element, both
male and female.
And Whereas, We have been informed that
over twenty (20) Gambling places have been
opened in the town, where gambling is
carried on, by day and by night, Sundays not
excepted.
And Whereas, disorder and lawless conduct
of all kinds, are the result OF these Gambling
Hells, causing breaches of the peace, both
indoors and upon the public streets of the
town,
And Whereas in order to suppress these
disturbances and provide the necessary
police protection, for the safety of persons
and property, if these race tracks are per.
mitted to continue their operations, it will be
| necessary for the Town Council to make a
Levy upon the property of the town, to the
highest limit allowed by the town charter, in
order to provide the necessary funds to pay
the extra police force required, rs the
present police force is entirely inadequate.
Therefore, be it Resolved, That we urge
urge upon the citizens of Elkton, and also o.
the county, to use all lawful means to banisI
these race tracks and their attendant evils
which are Il disgrace to our State and county
| from our midst.
Resolved, That we request the State!
Attorney. of this county, that in the event o
the Court of Appeals, of Maryland deciding
that the indictments against book-makers
now before that Court, are improper in form
| and substance, and for that reason have t.
be quashed, that he will cause the parties
named in said indictments, and all othe
persons so violating, to be arrested, and t.
have new indictments prepared. in order tina
they may be brought to speedy justice wbicl
| ,,,;n
not only in this State but in the United State
as the devotees of this nefarious occupation
have already been driven from every State il
the Union and can now only find refuge il
Maryland.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-02-20
A Double Bereavement.

On Monday the death of Mrs. Susan E.
Rutter occurred in Oxford. and before her
body had been laid in its last earthly resting
place, death again invaded her household.
On Thursday morning her son Frederick
Rutter, was stricken with fatal attack of
heart disease. Mr.. Rutter was in his twenty
second year. and was an esteemed and
popular young man. Her family are the
subjects of universal sympathy in their pain
full bereavement
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-02-20
The Racing Question.

Among the cases to be decided by the
Court of Appeals, which resumed its session
this week. is "A race track suit, in which the
people of Elkton are much interested. The
appellee, Thomas Dycer, had been acquitted
on an indictment for gambling and making
books and pools On demurrer verdict OF
not guilty was rendered, and on writ of error
the case was taken to the Court of Appeals.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-02-20
Susan E. Rutter.

Mrs. Susan E. Rutter widow of the late
Willis Rutter of Oxford, Pa, died at her home
in that town on Monday in her 69th year after
short illness. Mrs. Rutter was a native of
ElEton, daughter OF the late David
Alexander, and a younger sister of Mrs.
VIM. H. Eder. and Mrs. Benjamin Wells.
She was an exemplary member of the
Methodist Church. One son and three
daughters survive her. Her funeral took
place on Thursday at Oxford.