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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-22
Before the Magistrate.

Mary Boyer, colored Amazon, of Elkton,
went for jeff Stevenson, colored bootblack' S
coat the other day, and didn't do n thing to
it but rip it completely asunder. right from
the shoulder. JEFF could harlly laugh over
Mary's exploit, but was made mad and had
her arrested. She was taken before Magis-
trate who released her upon her promising to
get JEFF a new coat and pay the costs of the
trial.
Charged with picking pockets ut the Iron
Hill rack track, Thomas Muligan was ar
rested and brought to the Elkton jail on
Monday.
Austin O'Connell assaulted Emile Kohling
at Iron Hill, and was arrested. At hearing
before Magistrate Groves on Thursday he
was fined S5 and costs, amounting to s1O.4O.
On the oath of his son, that he feared per-
sonal violence, Matthew d. Spence, of near
Harlan's Mill, was held under $500 bond on
Tuesday by Magistrate Groves.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-22
MARCHING THRO' CECIL.
UNITED STATES TROOPS CAMP AT
APPLETON AND CONOWINGO.
The Artillery and Cavalry Viewed by
Many Citizens Who Visited the
Camp and Saw Them on
the Line of March.

The camping of the Sixth United States
Calvary and Battery E, Light Artillery, four
hundred men. at Appleton, on Tuesday night
and the marching of the soldiers through the
county on wednesday morning by way OF
Fair Hill and Conowingo was an event OF
interest and many citizens viewed the troops
at their camp and on their line of march.
The troops participated in the eXer-
cises on the unveiling OF the Washington
Monument in Philadelphia, on Saturday and
are marching from that city, having stopped
over there on their march from New York to
Fort Meyer. Virginia. on the Potomac river
below Washington. On Tuesday they had
marched from Wilmington, and when they
reached Appleton were well tired out and
enjoyed good nights rest.
The troopers declare that the roads be-
tween Wilmington and Appleton are tho
worst they have experienced since beginning
the march from New York and some idea
can be formed when it is realized that the
supply wagons were about three hours behind
the troops. This was due TO the heavy grades.
The ride was II rough one and the men We're
tired out. There being no special attractions
around the camp the men had nothing else to
do but to turn in early.
On Wednesday night they camped at Como
wingo along the bank of the Susquehanna.
About a mile and half north of Newark,
Colonel summers command was met by the
Delaware College Cadets under command Of
Lieutenant Gordon, L. $. A The cadets
placed themselves at the head of the column
and escorted the troops through Newark
When in front OF the college the cadets drew
up on the college pavement and presented
arms until the troopers had passed. This
was pretty sight and as each soldier rode
past the colors he gave salute. After get
ting in camp Colonel Sumner comPIimented
Lieutenant Gordon on the fine appearance of
the cadets and thanked him for the escort he
had given.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-22
Train Changes.

change of time table that went into effect
on the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Balti-
more railroad on Sunday, deprives the people
OF Elkton, of very popular train, of which the
loss is much felt The northbound passenger
train that stopped here at G.37 in the evening
has been taken off, and one substituted that
arrives mt 5.35 p. n.-an hour earlier. The
G.37 train was popular because it allowed
very convenient trip being made to Will
mington, Philadelphia or other points in the
early evening after supper and after the COM
pleton Of the days duties. 1t is hoped that
inasmuch as the 5.35 does not meet the
demands, the company may be able at an
early date to replace the half past six o'clock
train The travelling public is aware of the
fact that the company is disposed to give Elk
ton the best facilities. and therefore looks for
this trains replaceal. The Sunday evening
southbound train now arrives at 1886 instead
of 9.06. The morning colonial express now
stops at Wilmington only for passengers for
points east of New York.
The corrected time table appears on the
seventh page of the WHIG.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-22
NORTH EAST NEWS.

NORTH EAST. May u, 1897.
Mrs. John I. Veasey is visiting her parents
in Syracuse, N. Y.
George Warner represented Abrams Camp,
Sons of Veterans in the State Convention at
Annapolis, last week.
The funeral of George W. Harvey, took
place on Monday last and was largely at
tended, services at the NJ. l.. Church, Rev.
W. A. Wise of1icated. Interment in the NJ
Z. Cemetery.
w. d. Reynolds moved his family to Prin-
cipio Furnace on Thursday where he is forge
foreman.
Mr.. John Meekins has had new roof put
on his dwelling in Perkinsville.
st. Mary's 2. E. Sunday School held a
sociable at the rectory on Wednesday, where
a very enjoyable evening was spent.
Joseph Shippers moved to one of the Simcoe
house on Tuesday, from Cecil avenue.
Guy Mackinson is preparing to move his
family to Principle Furnace.
Strawberries are becoming plentiful and sell
at boxes for 25 cents.
The body OF Mrs. Rebecca Sewell, OF Wash
ington, ID. c.. was brought here ON Wednes.
day last and was Inferred in the NJ. E.
Cemetery. She was the widow of the late
DR.. Sewell who resided here many years age
on the Green Hill farm.
Not in her palmiest days did our town see
livelier times than on Saturday last when
many of the fishermen came home witt
money to throw away. The first disturbance
took place Mt the Sons of Veterans festival at
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-22
$4,000 90
ANTI-RACE TRACK.
The Committee of Public Safety Adopt
Resolutions.

At Il meeting in Elkton last week. the Com
mittee OF Public Safety adopted the following
resolution against the race track gambling
now existing III Cecil county:
Whereas. The laws of Maryland in regard
to poolselling and bookmaking and other
forms of race track gambling are such as to
permit by the multiplication of race tracks,
racing the year around, thus inviting into
Maryland the outlawed race track gamblers
who have been driven from other States; and
Whereas, Cecil county is now the refuge of
these gamblers and their more Objectionable
followers; and
Whereas, Their presence is corrupting our
citizens both old and young, and is leading
many of them to depart from their ways of
industry and thrift and to follow these evil
doers; and
Whereas, Not only the gambling habit is
growing upon our people from the highest to
| the lowest ranks Of society; but also much
greater evil, viz, the seduction of young
J girls is frightfully prevalent; and
Whereas, The constant use of the vilest
profanity upon our streets, and upon the
railway trains and in other public places, is
degrading the hitherto fair name of our town
and county and iphicting upon us an intoler-
able curse; and
Whereas, An effort to have the last Legis-
lature enact law forbidding race track
gambling was defeated by the influence of
the gamblers; therefore be it
Resolved, That we appeal to the moral
sense OF the people of the whole State to aid
us in overthrowng this infamous traffic, by
electing only such men to the General AS
sembly of Maryland as can be relied upon to
enact such laws as will cfrectualy prevent
race gambling in the State of Maryland; and
thal we call upon the press throughout the
State to publish these resolutions and give
their powerful aid to efIace this blot from
the fair name of Maryland.
r. A. DUHAMEL, First District,
H. H. BRADY, Second District,
JOHN MCELMoYLE Third District.
WIN. II. MAcKALL, "
A. $, MowBRAY,
G. B. FINLEY,
A. B. MCVEY. Fourth District,
l. II. FORD, Fifth District,
d. Z. SHAW, Sixth District
II. G.. BUDD, JR., Seventh District
S. T. ROMAN, Eighth District,
A. P. PGETTYMAN. Ninth District,
Committee of Public Safety
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-22
Jockey Badly Injured.

AT Iron Hill race track on Tuesday while the
horses were rounding the upper turn in the
fifth race the lilly Mary Larson, with Jockey
Patton up, was crowded against the rail.
Patton was painfully injured, thick piece of
the rail passing clear through the calf of his
eg. fearfully lacerating his limb. The wound
was dressed by DR.. Clemson and the injured
boy was removed to his home in Elkton.
He was later sent to the Maryland Univer-
sity hospital, Baltimore. Patton was granted
Il license by the Western Turf Congress on
Mond ~, and was to have left Tuesday night
for Chicago, having been engaged to ride this
season for the stable controlled by the Elkton
Stock Farm. The horse received injuries
from which it died.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-22
LIQUOR CASE.
ElktOn Man Arrested for Violating the
PrOhibitOry Law.

States Attorney Evans has begun II vigor-
Gus crusade against the violators of the pro-
hibitory law throughout Cecil county, and as
Il result of the work of Detective James
Mahoney in Elkton, James Drennen was
arrested on Thursday morning, charged with
selling whiskey to Mahoney on May 3. Dren
men was given hearing before Magistrate
Groves, and at which the detective produced
n quart bottle of whiskey which he testified
to having bought from Drennen. The ae
cused was held under 5000 bail for his ap
pearance for trial at the September term o
court, in default of which he was remandec
to ail
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-22
EpWOrth League Anniversary.

Epworth League of the Elkton NJ L.
Church carried out an attractive program on
Sunday evening in observance of the League
anniversary. large audience was present
and the event was much enjoyed. An appro-
pirate sermon was delivered by the Rev. A. S.
Mowbray, and a special musical program
was rendered.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-22
With the Horses,

The sorrel gelding 'Seataucket," owned by
Z. J. Nash, was sold at sheriffs sale in Elk
ton on Wednesday morning for $40. The
saddle which was also sold brought more
than the gelding, it being bid up to $11.5O.
The race horse Chiefton fell in n race at
Iron Hill on Wednesday and breaking leg,
had to be killed.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-22
900, 200 shad fry

have been placed in
the Elk river at Red Mill bridge. The same
number have been placed in the river at
Murphy's Mill and at Fox's Hole. The North
East river has also been stocked with a mil
lion fry.
~
Thirteen millions young shad have been
put in Eastern Shore streams.
~
Shad fishing in the Susquehanna river is
about over, and most of the seines have been
cut out for the season.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-22

unusually fine sol
dom has finer been
known there. James
Crews hotel is being
improved outside and
in to be ready for the
rush of guests.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-22

first place in 1897, at the Annual Relay Races
OF the University OF Pennsylvania This year
the team ran against Johns Hopkins Univer
sity, Columbian University and University Of
Maryland and won. making the mile in 341.
In 1896 each man was presented with silver
cup and il 1897 with gold watch and also
silken banner for the College.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-22
Orphans Court.

The Orphans Court was in special session
on Tuesday. The account of John NJ. Thomas,
trust ee under the will of Mary S. Bayard
deceased, was passed.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-22
DECORATION DAY.
Celebration by Grant Post, G. A. R., of
Cherr, Hill, at Union.

IiSIl' iLllls a. OAioh.
L. S. Grant Post. Grand
@3X>> Army of the Republic, will
W2amA appropriately observe De
ssyysc.$ coration Day, Monday week,
May 81, and decorate the
graves of their fallen com
rades in the various cemeteries. Under the
charge of the Post, services will be held in the
afternoon at two O'Clock at the Union NJ. L.
Church, when addresses will be delivered by
William 7. Warburton ard Harry NJ. Mavis,
Esqs., of the Elkton bar. The public is cor
daily invited to attend.
Admiral John Rodgers Post, G.. A. r., of
Havre de Grace, will carry out patriotic
program in that city.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-22
Fishing.

At that nearby little bay side resort Bet
ton, the fishing this season is reported as
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-22
Athletics.

The May number OF the st.
Johns College "Collegian"
contains a half tone picture
ofthe college relay team, one
of whose members is Mr..
John Strahorn. of Fair Hill,
this county. The team won
second place in 1895. and
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-02-17

Rev. Dewitt Talmage, in speak
ing of the Bradley Martin ball, said
it was good thing and good way
to distribute the wealth, but morally
he did not care to express an opinion.
From this person would infer that
as long as the wealth was distribut-
ed it was no matter about the morali-
ty of it, which would be rather Pc
culiar position for reverend gentle
man to be placed in. Mrs. Aston is
now going to give ball that will
eclipse the Bradley Martin affair and
taking the two together it would be a
distribution of over 100000. which
we think could be more worthily dis
tributed than by giving fancy dress
balls and buying champagne.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-02-17

If you get in touch with Minnesota
politics you will find Ed Weaver Of
Mankato mostprominently mentioned
for governor in '99, and G. A. Pills
bury of Minneapolis to succeed Sen
ator Davis in the United States SEN
ate. You will also hear Senator
Jones of this district mentioned as q
possibility to succeed 1t. Gov. Gibbs
or State Treasurer Koerner. This
without Mr.. Jones knowledge or con
seut, however, for he is well satisfied
where he is.-Ortonville Herald Star.
According to the valuable services
rendered by Senator Jones to his dis
trict and constituents, the latter will
be we'll pleased to have Mr.. Jones
stay where he is, and there is no
doubt but what he will; providing, of
course, if he wants to. The people of
this district know that it is hard to
elect senator who will look after
their interest as we'll as Mr.. Jones
does, consequently they do not care
lose him.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-02-17

The rate convention that was held
in Fergus Falls last Saturday to pro-
test against high tariff rates charged
by the railroads, and ask the pre-
sent Legislature for remedy was a
hummer. The railroads and the
railway commissioners were roasted
to queens taste. They endorsed
the present Iowa system and ask the
legislature to adopt it and make the
railway commissioners elective. Gen.
Barrett represents Stevens county on
a committee to push the bill through
the legislature. He should be en-
couraged by the press, as the legisla-
ton is badly needed in the northern
and western portion of the state.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-02-17

Considerable surprise is felt by
senators and representatives at the
attempt of Senator Allen to make a
sensation out of the movement
among some of the wealthy friends
of Gen. Nelson A. Miles,. commander
of the U. S. army, to raise fund for
the purpose of presenting him with a
house in Washington, and more at
the action of Mr.. Allen in offering a
resolution prohibiting the acceptance
Of any gift of value by any officer on
the active list of the army or navy.
This action on the part of Mr.. Allen
is merely bid for the support of the
anarchistic element, which hates
Gen. Miles for his very prompt ac-
ton in putting down the Chicago
rioters who were destroying property
and interfering with the u. S. mails.
When it is remembered that Gen.
Miles, like all commanders of the
army since the war, is poor. and that
Generals Grant, Sherman and Sheri-
dan were each presented with resi-
dences by their civilian admirers, it
is difficult to see any harm in the
same being done for Gen. Miles,
or any necessity for law saying
that it shall not be done for any 9TH
or officer who is fortunate enough to
have admirers who have money they
wish to dispose of in that manner.
1t is no exaggeration to say that
since Mr.. Allen entered the senate he
has been the author of more bun
combe resolutions and bills than all
the rest of the senators added to-
gether.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-02-17
How's This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re.
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY s. Co., Props, Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known f
j. Cheney for the last Is years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligation made by
their firm
VEST s. TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o.
WALDINe, KINNAN s. MARVIN, Whole-
sale Druggists, Toledo, D.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu,
cous surfaces of the system. Price 75c
per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Tes.
timonials free.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-02-17

DR.. Alexander j. McIvor Tyndall,
The great English hYpnotist who tried
10 solve the Minneapolis murder mys-
terry through the influence of his won
derful hypnotic powers on the sus-
poets, apparently did not meet with
success, notwithstanding his determ-
ination to the contrary. He also
claimed that he had cured the Han
sen woman of the drink habit, and
thirty six hours afterward she was
raving with the delerium tremens.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-02-17

The Senate committee on naval af-
fairs have settled, so far as it lies in
the power of a committee, the long
drawn out controversy over the price
the government should pay for armor
plate for its fighting vessels, by de-
Gliding that $4OO ton shall be the
price and providing for the establish
ment of a government plant to make
ihe armor, if the two companies hav-
ing plants refuse to furnish it at the
price stated.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-02-17

The bill introduced in the legisla-
ture by Senator Jones appropriating
$4,000 towards building an amphi-
theater and waterworks at the state
fair grounds should meet with no OPP
position. Both of these additions are
D much needed improvement to the
grounds, and the bill should receive
the hearty support Of the press Of the
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-02-17
There seems to be considerable O,

There seems to be considerable OPP
position in this town among the pro-
hibitionist against the local county
option bill, which is now quietly
Blumbering in the fangs of the tenn
perance committee. We see no more
reason for opposition to that special
bill than any other county option bill,
except, possibly, a few technical
points.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-02-17

state as we'll as the different legis-
lators. Mr.. Jones has also intro
duced constitutional amendment,
which, if passed, will be the means Of
saving a good many dollars to the
different counties in criminal indict-
ments,
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-02-17

1t is positive fact that the ''fools
are not all dead yet" but there is
very likely to be one less about the
time the big sky rocket makes its
ascension in Minneapolis with man
and parachute hanging to it.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-02-17

The Cubans of late appear to be
getting decidedly the best of it.
they chase the Spanish back to Ha-
vana every time they show their
heads outside the trocha, blow up
gunboats and trains and take possess
sion of provisions and ammunition.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-02-17

The much amended immigration
bill has at last reached the White
House, and it is supposed that it
will in due time become law, al
though Mr.. Cleveland threatened to
reto it before the last amendments
we're added.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-02-17
OFFICIAL COUNT.

no COuuCluS VI Cu0 OAVSVOA0A NOl0
on the 10th inst. was a very interest
ing performance. The result, of
course. has been known for several
months, but the declaration of the
official count by Congress of the re-
suit of the late national election was
the occasion of great interest to
everybody at the National Capital
and there was a great rush for seats
in the galleries to witness the pro-
ceedings.
1t was impossible to provide seats
in the galleries of the House for all
who desired to witness the ceremony.
Two tickets of admission were issued
to each Senator and Representative
and the holder of these tickets to-
gether with 800 persons admitted to
the public gallery comprised all the
spectators of the act of counting the
electoral vote. The ceremonies did
not begin until l o'clock but the
doors of the galleries we're thrown
open at 1890 and within half an hour.
all the galleries except those reserved
for the President and diplomatic
corps were packed to the doors, with !
ladies in gay toilets and well-known
men, many of them from distance.
Shortly after l o'clock the members
of the Senate left their chamber at
the north side of the Capitol and
walked across to the House passing
through the vast rotunda and the old
Hall of Representatives, now Statu-
airy Hall.
Vice President Stevenson who by
law, presides over the joint session,
took his place by the side of Speaker
Reed. The tellers we're Senator
Lodge, of Massachusetts,, and Sen
ator Blackburn, of Kentucky, on the
part of the Senate, and Mr.. Grosven-
or, of Ohio, and Mr.. Richardson, of
Tennessee, on behalf of the House.
At the conclusion Of the State an
the totals were footed
up and signed by the four tellers.
Senator Lodge on behalf of the tel
lers announced the result. Thereup-
on Vice President Stevenson arose
and addressed the two houses as fol-
lows:
The state of the vote for the Pres
ident of the United States as deliver
ed to the President of the Senate is
as follows:
The whole number of the electors
appointed to vote for the President
Of the United States is 447, of which
q majority is 224.
William Mckinley, of the State of
Ohio, has received for President of.
the United States 271 votes.
William J. Bryan, of Nebraska, has
176 votes.
The state of the vote for Vice
President of the United States as de-
livered to the president Of the Senate
is as follows: D
The whole number of electors APP
pointed to vote for Vice President of
the United States is 447, of which
is 224. Carrot A. Hobart,
Of the State of New Jersey, has re-
oeived 271 votes. Arthur Sewall, of
Of the State of Maine, has received
LAC votes, Thomas E. Watson, of
The State Of Georgia, has received
u votes. Mr.. Stevenson then formal
y dismissed the joint session.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-02-17

The Southerners who are signing
for one of those gentle northern
zephyrs ought to have been standing
on the corner in Morris last Saturday
evening.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-02-17

The bicycle path bill in the legis-
lature has been amended so as to be-
come a farce, and little hopes are en-
tertained for its passage.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-02-17

The arbitration treaty will not
pass at this session of congress, nor
is it likely to pass at any other. How
will Johnny Bull and his pet Olney,
ike that?
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-02-17

Thank goodness we have only
month and half more to dodge
billiards.. Then comes gentle Spring.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-02-17

Lincoln's birthday was celebrated
by the unfurling of the stars and
StriDas.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-02-17
WEDNESDAY, FEB. II, 1897.

Next Monday will be Washing
TONS birthday.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-02-17

The ups and downs in a mans life
in these days is climbing snowdrifts.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-02-17

Hoods Pills act easily and promptly
on the liver and bowels. Cure sick
headache.