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The record-union., 1897-02-19
CHARLESTON BLOCKADE.
Secretary Herbert Inspects the Fleet,
Winding Up the Maneuvers.

CHARLESTON Is. c., Feb. 1.-The
blockade maneuvers are over. The line
of blockade is broken, and the ships are
all punched at their anchorage without
regular formation.
Secretary Herbert and party arrived
from Washington this morning. In the
party We're Rear Admiral Gherardi, eX-
Senator Butler and Colonel T. S. Far
row, Second Auditor Of the Treasury.
They were met by Mayor Smythe and
committee of reception. A detachment
of naval reserves saluted the party
with twenty seven guns.
Secretary Herbert and his party, ac-
companied by Mayor Smyth and the
Reception Committee and a number of
ladies and gentlemen, left the city at
noon aboard the revenue cutter Colfax
for visit to the warships. Governor
Enerbe, Lieutenant Governor Nc
Sweeny and the Speaker of the House
also accompanied the party. The Col
fax ran through the mouth of the har-
Dor into a heavy fog, which obscured
ell sight Of the ships. 1t was with
much difficulty that the vessels could
be made out.
The Columbia was the first vessel
reached, and the Secretary summoned
Captain Sands aboard the cutter to get
the positions of the ships. Running to
the New York Admiral Bunce came
aboard the Colfax. The boats were
then lowered. and the Secretary and
most of the members Of the party We're
taken aboard the Maine. Here an in
teresting event was celebrated The
men were drawn up in line, and the
Secretary called upon landsman Creel-
man TO step forward. He then pre-
sented Creelman with a Government
medal awarded for bravery during the
storm of the Sth, when several men of
the Maine We're washed overheard.
Creelmen jumped into the sea to save
the drowning men, and was himself
rescued with difficulty. Cadet Cher
ardi, who commanded the boats crew
that saved the men, also was highly
complimented by the Secretary.
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ference adjourned until Tomorrow
morning at O'Clock. 1t will then be
once more taken up, and a conclusion
reached.
The drift of opinion in the conference
appeared to be that the action OF the
Senate would determine the adjourn
r1ent problem If that body adopts the
resolution it follows that the legislative
session will end at midnight. II the
Senate refuses to adopt it, the effect
will be the holding of the members OF
the House here, and reorganization VIII
be the result.
Many members threaten to leave IN
any event, and some of them will carry
out their intentions. But enough to
constitute a quorum will remain, al
ways provided, of course, that the SEN
ate refuses to pass the adjournment
resolution
Judge C.. II. Carey, one OF MMchell 5
advisors. was seen might in reference
to the report that # forty-siX members
were not in joint convention vote for
Senator would be taken anyway. Mr..
Carev said the plan was under discus
sion. but had not been determined upon
definitely. Senator Mitchell has been
advised that this proceeding would be
perfectly legal, but has thus far been
unwilling to adopt it.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1S.-The
Southern Pacific Company is preparing
ITO make an important Improvement of
Its local broad-gauge ferry service be-
tween San Francisco and Oakland. The
increasing traffic between San Francisco
and the towns on the east side of the
Bay during certain hours of the day
have caused the Southern Pacific Com
pany to discover the need of better ia
cilities for handling the business.
The Southern Pacific Directors have
agreed that it's ferry fleet lis rapidly be
coming inadequate for the purposes of
the local traffic across the Bay, and
that it must be enlarged without fur
ther delay. 1t has been agreed that an
extra boat is needed to permit the
running of boats every twenty minutes
on THE broad gauge line during the
busy hours of the morning and evening.
and the Union Iron Works has been
asked to furnish the company with
plans of a modern and speedy steel YES
sci and an estimate of its cost.
The new vessel VIII be a modern boat
in every sense of the word. 1t will be
a vessel of approximately the same dis
placement as the steamers Piedmont
and Oakland, but with more cabin ac-
Communications and more facilities for
the comfort of passengers. 1t will be
"a screw steamer, and at the same time
a double ender and it will Jbe equipped
with boilers and machinery of sufficient
horse power to make the trip between
San Francisco and the Oakland mole,
including the time consumed in start
ing and landing, within fifteen minutes.
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ANGLO VENEZUELAN TREATY.
WILL BE TAKEN up IN CON-
GRESS NEXT WEEK.
The President of the Southern Re.
public Will Strongly Recon-
mend Its Ratification.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1S.-A Herald"
dispatch from Caracas says: 1t is said
that the message of President Crespo
will treat the Guiana question in an ex-
haustive manner.
The President will warmly recon-
mend to the attention of Congress the
Anglo-V Venezuelan treaty, which he
will say is the best and, in fact, the
only solution of the long pending
boundary dispute with Great Britain.
President Crespo Will declare that he
leaves the treaty in the hands of Con-
gress, firm in the belief that his legis-
lative body will receive it with due
consideration, and will judge it in a
way to reflect honor upon the republic.
The message will state the attitude
of the Government in relation to the
elections that will be strictly neutral.
The only action which the Americans
will take VIII be the direction of the
preservation of peace of Venezuela.
1t is probable that the message will
be read on the 23d or 9th of this
month Senators and Deputies are al
ready gathering here, and the discus
sion of the important issue which will
come before COiSIeSS NIlcI II CUIlFSlleS
is exceedingly lively.
The AnglO-VeneZuela treaty natu-
rally overshadoWs every other question,
and upon this the arguments turn.
The new treaty of alliance between
Venezuela and Colombia has been
signed in Bogota, according to official
advices from the Colombian Capital
The treaty was referred to Senator
Silva Gandolphi, the Colombian Minis
ter for his approval.
The Government has sent a note to
the British company which owns the
breakwater at La sGuayara to repair it
at once If the order is not obeyed, the
concession made to the company will
be revoked The breakwater is in
yery bad condition.
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FARMERS ALLIANCE.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.-The an
nual meeting of the National Farmers
Alliance and Industrial Unions Su-
preme Council ended to-day with short
session of the Executive Committee of
the Council. The following We're cleo
ted lecturers to travel in the interest of
the alliance: r. A. Southworth, Den
yer, for the Western District; Hamlin
V. Poor of Bird Island, Mimi, for the
Northwestern District, and F. B. Pom
sala of Parkersburg, w Va, for part of
the Eastern field Other appointments
of lecturers will be made later
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THREE BOYS UNDER ARREST.
Arraigned on the Charge OF Assault to
Commit r1urder.

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 1S.-Norvil,e
w. Morgan, Roy 7. Jones and William
w. Shoemaker, lads of 13, IA and 10
years of age, respectively. were ar
raigned before Justice Rossiter this
afternoon on the serious charge of as
sauM to commit murder.
A week ago last Tuesday, Wesley, the
ten year-old son of G.. w. Dodge. was
set upon by the boys and "a fight en-
sued. Morgan dealt young Dodge "a
blow on the back of the ear with a
large rock. fracturing his skull. The
Lad was picked up unconscious, in
which condition he has remained since
the assault, and grave fears are enter
tained for his recovery.
The accused boy is of respectable par
ents. Their examination was set for
next Wednesday,
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MINING ENGINEERS.
The American Institute Elects Off
GERS for the Ensuing Year.

CHICAGO, Feb 1S.-At to-day's
meeting of the twenty seventh annual
session of the American Institute of
Mining Engineers the following officers
We're elected for the ensuing year:
President, George S. Brown of South
Bethlehem, Pa: Vice Presidents, d. w.
Brunton of Aspen, Col, w. f. Eustis
of Boston, James Douglas of New York
City; Mana gers, C.. w. Goodale of
Butte. Mont, Frank Lyman of Brook
lyn, Frank NJ. Stanton of Houghton,
Mich: Treasurer Theodore d. Rand of
Philadelphia; Secretary, Rossfter w.
Raymond of New York City.
Papers were read by Edward Keller
of Boston, Charles Catlett of Summit.
Va, and A. j. Spilsbury, the retiring
President
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SUICIDE IN GLENN COUNTY.
u. S. Nye, a Prominent Farmer,
Shoots Himself in the Temple.

WILLOWS, Feb. 1S.-U. S. Nye, a
prominent farmer of this county, COM
mitted suicide this afternoon (by shoot
ing himself in the right temple ait his
residence, about twelve miles west of
Willows, on the Mendocino railroad.
Last evening he complained of feeling
unWen. About noon too day he
requested his SON and two
daughters to withdraw from his ROOM
as he wished to sleep. About an hour
later the household was alarmed by
hearing the report of a pistol shot, and
ON rushing to Nye's bedroom found him
dead. Business raverses and illheafth
are supposed TO have been the causes of
the suicide
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PROF. AND MRS. LECONTE
Given Reception in Honor of Their
Golden Wedding.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1S.-In hon
or of the golden wedding of Professor
and Mrs. Joseph LeConte reception
was given this evening at the Mark
Hopkins Institute of Art by the Re-
gents and faculty Of the University Of
California. Governor and Mrs. Budd
assisted in receiving. Five thousand
invitations had been issued in honor of
the occasion.
Professor LeConte is the leading sci
enlist of the State University and is
noted throughout the world as an au
thority on science. A golden loving
cup was presented to Mr. and Mrs. Lee
Conte during the evening.
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SALINAS SUGAR FACTORY.
Expected That 1t Will be Completed
i'm july of Next Year.

SANTA CRUZ. Feb. 1S.-W. c. Wat
ers. superintendent of the WatsonVllle
Sugar Factory, leaves for the East to-
morrow to order machinery for the Sa-
hnas Sugar Factory. About SlOoo,ooO
worth of machinery for the factory VIII
be made in California. Plans for the
factory are about completed, ana
drauelhtsmen are row engaged In pre-
pairing the detail drawings. 1t is eek
pected that the factory will be COM
pleIted in July of next Year.
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Value of an Attorneys Reputation.

TACOMA CWash), Feb. 1S.-The
Federal Grand Jury this morning
awarded Jesse Thomas, an attorney OF
Tacoma. $500 and costs against the
Union Mutual Life Insurance Company
Of Portland, Me, as damages for al
leging that he had conspired with
client to d'efraud the company in an in
es111,a nca GA
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A Missing Schooner.

PORT TOWNSEND, Feb. 1S.-The
revenue cutter Perry left this morning
in search of the missing San Francisco
schooner Aida. seventy days out
from Shanghai for this port. The
Board of Surveyors has ordered the col
lier steamer Mackinaw to discharge her
cargo of coal and proceed to the Quar-
termaster dry dock for repairs.
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STOCKTON BENCH SHOW.
Everything Points to Successful
Exhibition,

STOCKTON, Feb 1S-The war be
tween the dog men has at last been set
tied, and J. Otis Fellows Uncie Dick)
and Mr. Mason have been selected as
Judges for the coming show in April.
Everything points to successful
show, and it is expected that about 300
entries will be made.
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A Postmaster Removed.

EUGENE (Or), Feb. 1S.-Postmas-
ter T. ]. Craig was to-day removed
from office and w. V. Henderson in
stalled as Postmaster. Postal Inspec-
tor Gordon of San Fancisco has made
and found a shortage of about 92'ooo.
Craig had not been arrested
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OAKLAND RACES.
The Weather Raining and the Track
SlOpDy

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1S.-Weather
rainy at Oakland. track sloppy.
Five and a half furlongs, selling
Monitor won. Play Boy second, Peck
sniff third. Time-1:12
Three and a half furlongs, two-year-
olds, Sir William Won, On Qua Nita
second, Morenga third. Time-0:45A.
Seven furlongs, Frank Jaubert won
Rienzi second, Three Forks third. Time
i 81
Five and half furlongs, selling, Pat
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CHILDREN'S
WASH HATS.

Children's White Wash Hats,
shirred brim edged with en-
broidery, fancy lace effect, Tam
O'Shanter crown, roSette on side.
Price, oOc,
Child's White Wash Hats,
shirred brim, embroidery Tam
O'Shanter crown, embroidery bow
in front. Price, o5C,
Child's COlOred Dimity Wash
Hat. shirred brim edged with en-
broidery. Tam O'Shanter crown
with bow. collars blue, pink and
tan. Price, o5C.
Child'S White Wash Hat, shirred
brim. edged with embroidery,
corded Tam O'Shanter crown.
Price, SOC.
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steamship China Arrives.

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 1S.-The
steamer China arrived tonight from
Yokohama. Owing to the presence of
smallpox ON board. the vessel was or
dered into quarantine, and no mail or
passengers We're landed.
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Tariff Needs of Orange-Grcwers.

LOS ANGELES. Feb. 1S.-The Or
ange Growers Association has chosen
NJ. J. Daniels to go to Washington to
present the tariff needs Of Southern
California orange growers before the
Ways and Means Committee, the
funds necessary for that purpose hav-
ing been secured.
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A Clothing Firm Assigns.

ALBANY orr. Feb. 1S.-The L. e.
Blain Clothing Company an old and
leading firm. assigned to-day, with as
sets about so, GOO and liabilities about
$4,000. l. E Balm has assets of about
$40 900 and liabilities $4,000.
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Revenue Cutter WOICOtt Sold.

SEATTLE CWash0, Feb. 1S.-At noon
to-day the Federal Government sofa at
public auction the revenue cutter VOL
colt, which was recently condemned
for SO $50. The purchasers were George
Wiley, Joshua Green and Edward
Folk local steamship men.
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Douglass Discharged.

BAKERSFIELD. Feb, 1S.-E. L.
Willow. the slayer of Percy Douglass,
has been discharged from custody in
the Justices Court, as there was in
sufficient evidence to warrant holding
him to answer.
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Snow i'm Santa Clara County.

SAN JOSE, Feb. 1S.-There was
heavy rain in the valley this morning
and srow on both the Santa Cruz and
Mount Hamilton ranges.
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THE NONPAREIL
'%2@6@yhuMX'
THE BIG NEW STORE!

Mems Heavy Balbriggan Under
wear, Norfolk and New Bruins
wick make: all sizes, full regular
made. We strongly recommend
these goods TO wearers OF cotton
underwear. All at 81 Each.
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1t is reported at Berlin that four
royal engags gsrnants will be announced
this monhh-Prnce Christian of Dem
mark TO Princess Pauline of Wurtem-
berg Prince Max of Baden to Prin-
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Wilson Accents.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.-Postmas-
ter-General Wilson this afternoon an
nounced that The had accepted the Pres
disney of the Washington and Lee Uni
versity at Lexington Va
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Murphy won. Shield Bearer second,
MainStay third. Time-1:11la.
Six furlongs, selling, Ricardo won,
Joan second, Howard third. Time
1.19
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cess Feodore of Schleswi Holstein,
the hereditary of Prince Weld, to Prin-
cess Insborg of Denmark, and Prince
Albert of Schumbu burg-Lippe to Duchess
Elsa of Wurtemberg.
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am just in receipt Of lot of fish, among which
,r cu,UDDr ia barrel of Bloater Mackee. They
AIL ID!| celent To lovers of this fine fish would ask
lI al III nm N( you to give them trial. Price, &c.
llllUllUItlll, Cod
feh 5 pound
ROBERT D.. FINNlE Grocer, J.
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MEMS FURNISHING
NEWS.

Evidence accumulates that we
have the confidence of the men of
this city, as regards MEMS
WEAR. Undesirable goods we do
not advertise, none such come
into our stock. We speak only of
newest styles, and the prices we
quote are always the lowest. on
the highest grade of goods. Our
Mems Furnishing news will al
ways therefore be good reading.
See below:
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SAN FRANCISCO AND
OAKLAND FERRY.
The Southern Pacific Preparing to Make
an Important Improvement.
Service to be Enlarged by the Addition
of Speedy Steamer.

Only One Day Left of the Session of
Oregon's Legislature, and No Or
ganiZation of the House Effected,
No United States Senator or State
Legislation Enacted-The Question
of Final Adjournment to be Decided
To-Day.
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LADIES' GOWNS.

New Styles New Goods
Ladies Muslin Gowns, yoke of
tuckS with fancy stitching, ruffie
of embroidery around yoke; neck
and sleeves trimmed i'll en-
br0idery. Price, ST IS,
Ladies' Cambria Gown. square
low neck, two rows of insertion,
with standing embroidery rutfie
across front, large collar, edged
with embroidery. Price, 81.
Ladies Cambria Gown, square
low neck, two tucks, separated ty
three rows of fancy stitching,
standing lawn rutfie, with fancy
stitching across front of neck,
large lawn collar, with two rows
of fancy stitching, flowing rutfie
on sleeves, with two rows of fancy
stitching. Price, 81 50.
Ladies' Cambria Gown, square
low neck, edged with embroidery,
tucked banu across front, large
sailor collar, trimmed with EN-
broldery. Price, ST Is.
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quote are always the lowest. on
the highest grade of goods. Our
J Mems Furnishing news will al
J ways therefore be good reading.
See below:
At 75c Each.
Mems Colored- bosom Shirts,
newest patterns French percaleS,
J fine fitting and we'll made.
Twelve styles to select from. in
sizes IL TO IL inches. Worth, 81.
Mems Neckwear - New and
nObby styles. Cub Ties and Bows,
choice novelties for early spring
wear. Immense variety.
At 25C and SOC Each.
E. & W. Collars-New shapes.
just received. The eXcellencies
OF these goods are such that
further mention is unnecessary.
We also offer 100 dozen T.. Il ".
Cuffs, new shapes,
) At Only 25C Pair.
At Two Pair for 25C.
Mems Regular Made Fast Black
Cotton SOcks, ali with double
heels and toes, a good Wear-reslst-
ing SOCK at very low price.
Dents Kid and DOgskin Gloves.
This is the best Men Glove made.
A trial will demonstrate the truth
Of THIS statement.
Mems SuSpenderS.-We are now
showing spring designs III The
celebrated "Guyrt" make. We
nave them Ill UIack, dark, fancy
and IlynU cUIOrS.
SOC per Pair.
Mems Medium Weight Under
wear, Ill natural and white; these
are part Wool, are fine quality and
Will not shrink III Washing. They
are just Wnat is wanted Tor pres
ent wear.
75C Each.
WHSSFpMHN
Smyrna times., 1897-01-20
Reduced Rates to Washington on Ac.
cOnnt Of the Inauguration via
Pennsylvania Railroad.

For the benefit of those who desire
to attend the ceremonies incident to
the Inauguration of President-elect
Mckinley, the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company will sell excursion tickets to
Washington March /. 2. 3, and 4, valid
to return from March to 8, at the fol-
lowing rates.
From Philadelphia, $40; Harris
burg, $500; Wilmington, "a. 85; Balti-
more, S1.6O, and from all other stations
on the Pennsylvania system at reduced
rates.
This Inauguration will be the most
interesting event, and will undoubtedly
attract large number of people from
every section of the country.
The magnificent facilities Of the
Pennsylvania Railroad make this line
the favorite route to the national capi-
tai at all times, and itsenormons equip
ment and splendid terminal advantages
at Washington make it especially popu-
lar on such occasions.
Smyrna times., 1897-01-20
OUR JUDICIARY SYSTEM.

On Friday afternoon, closing the
morning adjournment of the COnstitut-
ionAl Conventions:
A public meeting of the Judiciary
was held, for the purpose of comforting
with members of the bar in the three
counties of the State.
Chairman Spruance of the committee
stated that the objects of the confer
ence were to ascertain the views of the
members of the bar concerning the pro-
position to change the Judiciary sys-
tenn of the State, and invited the visi-
tors to speak on the subject.
John H. Rodney spoke in favor of
the one-iudge system.
George A. Elliott thought judges
should be elected by the people.
Deputy Attorney-General Cooper
made strong speech in Opposition to
making any radical changes in the
Judicial system of the State. He ad-
mitted, however, that there must be
some change in Wilmington, strongly
in favor of retention of the court of
chancery, as different causes come be-
fore it than those before other courts.
He was in favor of the Governor ap-
pointing the judges, subject to con-
firmation by one branch of the Leg
islature. incidentally, Mr.. Cooper
stated he was in favor of the abolition
of corporal punishment, and thought
the present Legislature would provide
for State penitentiary.
Andrew c. Gray spoke in advocacy
of life tenure of Office, with the privilege
of retiring on apensiOn at a certain age.
He was opposed to the election of
judges by the people or bringing the
judicial system into politics.
Edward Ridgely thought it would be
the proper thing to appoint the judges
for term of years, subject to the sp-
proval of the Senate. He put special
stress on his opinion that the judicial
system should not be brought into
politics, especially in this State, where
there has been so much corruption in
the last few years. He thought the
court of chancery should be retained.
r. r. Kenney believed that the
judges should be appointed for a term
of years, and confirmed by the Senate.
He thought the bench should be non
partisan and favored three Judge sys-
tenn, court of errors and appeals and
court Of chancery.
Edward Ridgely, Jr., favored an ap-
pointive system, and was unalterably
opposed to judges being nominated by
political conventions.
Attorney General White was opposed
to One-judge system, thinking it
would be expensive and unpopular. He
favored retention of the five judges and
the chancellor, and would like to see
the chief justice sit in the court of er-
rOrs and appeals. In his opinion, New
Castle county needs another court. He
favored nOn-partisan appointive
bench.
Robert G.. Houston favored a one
judge system. He thought the judges
should be appointed for term of years,
and that they should be eligible for
reappOintment.
Smyrna times., 1897-01-20
MARYLAND ITEnS.

A public school savings bank has
been incorporated in Talbot county.
The funeral of Hon. John W. Crisfeld
took place at Princess Anne, Thursday.
Citizens of Cambridge will ask Congress
for lighthouse at the entrance to the har-
Dor.
Mr.. William R. Martin, of Easton, has
been announced as a candidate for associate
judge.
Miss Mary Rolph, of Hillsboro has been
declared insane and sent to Maryland Hos
pital.
The Queen Anne's National Bank has de-
clared at per cent dividend for the last
half year.
The mayor of Cambridge reccomends to
the council the building of town hall, a
lookup and the use of whipping-post.
The frame dwelling house owned by Eu-
gene r. Pearce, at Cecilton, was sold at pub
lie sale by r. c. Thackery, Esq.,, trustee,
to Mrs. Ella Roberts for 1855.
There is complaint of scarcity of water in
central Maryland counties and on the Fest
ern Shore the ponds are 50 low that the ice
harvest will be light.
Henry v. Crawford, aged 6S years, a
prominent Cecil Co. farmer, died suddenly
at his home near Sassafras. Nd, Thursday
morning of heart disease.
The fuueral of Mr.. Thomas Sumption at
Havre de Grace and Thomas Everist at Port
/ Deposit were largely attended on Friday.
MT. Eyerlst's death will give the republi-
cans control of the Cecil school board
Mrs. John Richie, State Regent Of the
Maryland Daughters of the American Rev.
olution, has appointed a committee which
will award a gold medal to the pupil in IN.
public school Of the State. who viii write
the best essay upon Maryland history.
John w. Crisfeld died at his ras;asno,
near Princiss Anne Tuesday morning aged
SO. He was the father of ex-Coneressmar
and Judge Henry Page, and one of Mary.
lands leading lawyers and citizens Tn
1860 he founded the town of Crisfeld.
QUEEN ANEE's AND KENT RArLRoAp.
meeting Of the stockholders of the p w
q b. railroad was held in Wilmington Del
one day this week and the report ~ N,
treasurer read. The report showed III.
during the year Of 1895 the @. AK. rail
road which is branch of the p. w. & b