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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-27
WHOLE NO. 2,9ll
PR1TCHARD WILL CASE,
Removed to Hartford County From This
Court,


The will case Of John Prltchard against
Alfred b. McVey, executor, which has been
pending in court for some time, and which
was removed TO the Circuit Court for Har-
ford County from Cecil county court for trial
was begun in Belair on Monday morning.
Messrs. Albert Constable, Albert Constable.
Jr and James j. Archer appeared for the
plaintif, while Messrs. John S. Writ and
Thomas H. Robinson are defending the other
side. The facts in the case as brought out
in the opening statement to-day by the
counsel for the plaintiff, are that some time
In February. 1896, Mrs. Caroline C. Prltchsrd
residing near Elkton, died, leaving two chill
dren, John Pritchard, the petitioner in this
case, who, is Il legitimate child, and a certain
Henry Henderson, the real defendant in the
case. who is an illegi,imate child, they being
nearest of kin and only hers-at law. That
after the death OF Mrs. Pritchard, Henry
Henderson offered for probate in the Orphans
Court for Cecil county paper writing dated
January %, 1896, purporting to be tho last
will and testament of Mrs. Pritchard, in
which she granted him considerable property
and without contest, an order was passed by
the Orphans Court admitting the will to
probate, aud afterwards letters testamentary
were granted. Soon after this, Henderson.
the defendant, denied that Join Pritchard,
was II child Of Mrs Pritchard. which conten-
ton was settled in the Cecil courts, the jury
deciding that he was a legitimate child.
When this was decided the Orphans Court
sent to the Circuit Court other questions to
be decided, which are occupying the court
now. The petitioner charges that the
ment of Caroline G. Pritchard, but that she
died intestate; that the alleged will was not
signed by her, or 10y any other person in her
presence, or by her express dire ction that
the will was obtained by fraud, etc.
Referring to the life and character of Mrs.
Caroline Sade or Pritchard, Mr.. Constable
stated that her whole history was m eventful
one as she resided with her children ut place
called "Cat swamp" one of the most notori-
Gus spots in the country, and where murders
commonly occurred; that her husband was
killed some years ago by a man named CHM;
that Caroline was also convicted in the cour
here at one time of murder, and sent to
the penitentiary for five years. Soon after
she came back to the county she went to
Wilmington, and it was while there that tho
child, Henry Henderson, was born to her,
and it was through his influence, while the
said Caroline was in II ptiable condition,
that the will was executed
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-27
DEATHS OF A WEEK.
Hugh BOYD,

Hugh Boyd, one of Perryvilles most ven
cradle citizens died on Monday morning at
his home in that town. after an illness OF
three weeks, aged Is years. Mr.. Boyd was
an old railroad man, and enjoyed the dis
tinction of being the engineer of the speciaI
train over the Philadelphia, Wilmington Il
Baltimore Railroad that carried President
PoIk's message from Baltimore to Philadel-
phia. The train was wrecked at the Della
ware Judction, the fireman being killed.
He continued in the service Of the COM
pany as engineer until short time ago,
when he was compelled to retire on account
of ilI-health. In politics he was Demo-
crat. Ex-Sheriif j. Albert Boyd, formerly o.
Cecil county, but now a resident of Balt-
more, was a nephew of the deceased. He
leaves widow and three children, Amos
Boyd, an employe of the p, W. Il d. Rail
road Company; James Z. Boyd. of Phiadel
phia, and Mrs William Calvert, of Perry
vile.
His funeral took place on Wednesday after
noon at half-past l o'clock, services being
held in the Perryvile NJ. E. Church. The
interment was at Asbury.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-27

were thankful that they lived to eat and en-
JOY the flesh of one more savory Cecil county
turkey. There were numerous visitors here
who in the homes Of their relatives and friends
whied away the occasion in social pleasure,
and altogether with everybody the holiday
in every detail was enjoyed.
The giving of thanks was thoroughly ir-
dulged in and services appropriate to the day
were held in the churches The congrCga-
tions of the Presbyterian and Methodist
Churches followed their established custom
and joined in Il Union Thanksgiving service
in the Presbyterian Church in the morning at
half past ten O'Clock. The sermon was de-
livered by the Rev. A. S. Mowbray, pastor of
the Methodist Church.
Tha services in the morning in Trinity
Church were also appropriate to the Thanks
giving festival, the rector Rev VIM. Schouler
delivering an interesting sermon.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-27

Del Puente, the famous baritone of Phila-
delphia, assisted by his wife, Madam Helen
Campbell and other artists appeared in a
grand concert in the Elkton Opera House on
Wednesday evening and gave program OF
rare attraction, but as is too often the case in
Elkton, there was Il lack of appreciation OF
the event. and only II very few comprised the
audience. Nevertheless the evening was one
thoroughly enjoyed and the efforts of the
performers were appreciated by those attend
ing. The EIkton people need an awakening
in the matter OF public entertainment and
their lack of support of such events provided
for their amusement would indicate that their
vein Of appreciation is made up Of icy water,
which is likely to freeze up on them like an
Alaskan icicle in the anatomy of a frozen
esquimo.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-27
Geological Survey.

At meeting of the State Geological Sur
vey Commission, in Baltimore on Tuesday an
extended report was given regarding the
present status of the work and what had
been accomplished during the past field sea-
son. Considerable time was spent in Cecil
county, it will be remembered, by the
geoogists and their work here was reported.
Prof. william b. Clark, State Geoogist,
stated that the Investigations inaugurated
during the year upon tho building-stoncs of
the State had been practically brought to
conclusion and that the preparation of tho
manuscript OF the report was already well
advanced under the supervision of professor
Merrill. OF the United States National Museum,
the most prominent building stone expert in
the country.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-27
Miss Clementine Holden.

Miss Clementine Holden, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs William Holden, OF Elk Neck, died
on Thursday morning at the home OF her
sister at Trainer, Pennsylvania, where
she was visiting. She was in the 27th
year of her age and her death was a great
shock to her family. it being unexpected. Al
though she had been ill with maaria fever
there was no apprehension until a short
while before her death that her case would
result fatally. She was lady of lo"able
character. Her funeral will take place, to-
morrow, Sunday afternoon at one o'clock,
from the home of her parents in Elk Neck
The nterment will be in the North East
NJ. E. Cemetery.
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Robert Boucher.

Robert Boucher. native of this county,
who for number of years past has resided
in Philadelphia, died at his home in that
city on Wednesday, aged 60 years. He was
son of Richard Boucher, who resided near
College Green. He had number of rela
tives and connections in Cecil county. Will
lam Crothers. Il son of ex- County Commits
sioner James c. Crothers having married his
daughter Harriet. Mr.. Boucher's funeral
will take place today at one o'clock, from his
late residence 1928 Christian street, Phia
His body will be laid to rest in Mt. Morah
Cemetery
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-27

At the session Of the Maryland Conference
OF Charities and corrections i'll Baltimore on
Tuesday Dr. John II. Jamar, OF El.ton, took
part i'll the discussion OF the subj"et, Care
OF Weak Minded Children" With the other
speakers he emphasized the necessity of car
ing for unfortunate children i'll different
manner from tho treatment given adult
paupers and dependents. AT the business
session OF the Conference Tues lay, DR..
Jamar was elected member of the Executive
Committee
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-27
New Lodge Instituted

A Lodge of Good Templars was instituted
in North East on Monday night. The Lodge
is to be known as Fredonia Lodgr, No. ll9,
ana will meet every Monday evening in G. A.
K. Hall. The officers for the enauins year
are:-Geo. II. Warner, c. r., Miss Ada
Abrams, V. T.; Ed Fooks, Sec'y; ". II.
Abrams +. s.; Miss Z la Gilbert Tres; II. p.
West Marshal; c. S. Lockard, Chaplain: Ed
CheadIc, Guard; Miss Edna Hamilton Senti-
nel: John W. Mccullough. c. G. r; Murray
H. Cameron, p. c. Y.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-27
CUNNING ACCIDENT.

While out cunning on Saturday, William
j. Smith, Of EIkton, was injured 10y being
run over by his team. The horse became
frightened and in attempting to quiet him
Mr.. Smith was knocked down by the animal
the buggy passing over his body. He was
brought TO his home on East Main street, and
Dr. Cooper called in attendance. Although
much bruised he is recovering as well as
could be expected.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-27
Takes the Gath of Office

County Treasurer-elect William L. Fryer
OF )lora, took the oath Of Office in Ekton
on Wednesday. and appointed John Banks.
of Chesapeake City, his assistant. The
salary Of the treasurer is $1,000 and that of
assistant Sl4o0 per annum. Mr. Fryer is
elected for two years. He will assume the
duties OF the Office the first of May.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-27
Cecil Medical Association.

The Cecil County Medical Association has
been reorganized by the election Of Dr. r. E.
BromweIl of Port Deposit, as president. and
DR.. II. T.. Clemson, of Port Deposit as secre-
tary and treasurer. The meeting was held
In Mechanics Hall, Perryville. The next
meeting Of the Association will be held in
Elkton, on Tuesday, December g.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-27
joseph Richardson.

Joseph Richardson, an aged resident of
the Sixth district, died on Saturday night at
his home near Rising Sun, aged so years,
death resulting from paralysis. He was a
carpenter by trade. Mr.. Richardson was
lifelong resident of the county. having been
born in Elk Neck He leaves five children,
three sons and two daughters. DR.. Davis
Richardson. OF Calvert, is IA son of the de-
ceased. The funeral took place on Tuesday.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-27
SCHOOL MATTERS.
Special Meeting of the Board OF School
Commissioners on Saturday.

The School Commissioners were IN special
session on Saturday.
In making the new list of salaries for
teachers, the Friday after THANKSGIVING was
considered as Il legal holiday, and will be
t.eated rs such by the teachers.
John W. b. Brown was appointed as
trustee, in place of Ross ConoIy, resi- suod, for
school No. 7, Ninth district.
The appointment of another assistant to
school No. 2, Seventh district, was referred
to Commissioner Ash and the Examiner
The quarterly account OF teachers were
examined and ordered to be paid as follows:
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-27
Gone To Texas.

James. +. Evans n member OF the Cecil
bar, son Of States Attorney William s. Evans,
OF Elkton, left on Monday morning for Texas
where he will follow his profession. He has
not as yet finally decided where to locate but
for the next several months will familiarize
himself with Texas affairs in the office OF
Major Robert L, Foard, IN Columbus,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-27
Stephen ]. Hanna.

stephen ]. Hanna, died at his residence
near Rock Springs, on Tuesday, after a
lingering illness, aged sixty-hve years. He
was born in Lancaster county, Pa but re-
moved to Cecil county in 1852, engaging in
farming He was at one time justice of the
peace. He leaves a widow, six sons and two
daughters.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-27
Cecil COuntianS Re-AppOinted.

Messrs George W. Cruikshank and Richard
stated in their positions in the Internal
Revenue OfIlce Baltimore, under the Civil
Service ruling. Collector Parlett made the
re-appointments only temporarily, although
1t is most likely that they will be retained in
Office sometime. Mr.. Cruikshank is one of
the deputy collectors while Mr., Thomas holds
q e!erkship.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-27
Flag Presentation.

Il handsome silk American flag to Childs
Council Junior Order United American
Mechanics, on Thursday evening, the excr-
cises being held in Mechanics Hall, Childs
The event was well attended. The flag was
presented TO the Council on behalf Of the
ladies by the Rev. A. S. Mowbray, OF Elkton,
and was accepted by John f. Harvey, a
member OF the Council. Addresses were
made by the Rev. Mr. Mowbray. Samuel J,
Keys p. NJ. Groves and V. NJ. Torbert, Of
Elkton. The presentation of the flag was
principally due to the efforts of Mrs. Edward
Lynch and Mrs. John Daniels.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-27
THANKSGIVING.
The ElktOn People Spent the Feasting
Holiday Pleasantly.

NS usual the Elk
n ton people, and
' indeed the peo-
pie Of all Cecil
county, did the hon
ors of Thursday. in
a way becoming
Than ksgiving Day.
They gave thanks,
and ate, and ate and
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-27

Total. ........sl2.2 .269 81. .............45 1889
The following bills were also ordered to be
paid
A. L. Duyckink, repairs, No. II, District 6,
$l482; F. NJ. Harris. repairs, No. II, District
6, $50; Haines & Kirk, repairs, No. II, Dis
trct 6, sic; same, repairs, No. l, colored,
District G, s1.73 same, repairs, No. II, Dis
trct 6, - 81; same, repairs, No. 8, District 6,
5l6G6; c. W. Wilson, repairs, No. H. Dis
.rict 6. $3.50; James A. Pearce, repairs, No.
5. District l, $3.50; John Barnaby, repairs,
No 3, District L. ~. so; c. L. Cole, coal, Dis
trct T. 524s,G 60; Ed. II. Strahorn, fuol No. 4,
District 4, -; W. W. Fulton, fuel No. 4, Dis
triet 8, 81; j. Il. Goats, rents, No. /, co.ored,
District 6, s2250; L. j. Tosh, No. u, District
s, S2.75.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-27
Foot Ball,

The Elkton High School team won victory
on Saturday on the home grounds, defeating
the Newark High School. The score was IA
to 0. Wilson, Reed and Johnson. of the Elk
ton team did very good work. The line up
WIS rs follows:
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-27
JURY LIST.
Those Who VIII Serve at the December
Term of Court.

Judge Stump drew the list of jurors yester-
day, Friday afternoon, to serve at the Decem-
ber term of Court, convening Monday, Dec 13:
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-27
Postmaster at Sinperly.

r. W. Dill has been appointed postmaster
at Singerly, this county, vice George T.
White. The office as fourth-class one.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-27
REAL ESTATE.
Transfers of Property Recorded This
Week.

Robert W. Scarborough and wife to
Powell Wherry, Third district, 73
perchcs of land Observation-Disclosures. 49,
James +. Evans to Edwin n Crawford,
acres First district. t................. 20t
Richard b Carpenter and wife to Tobias
f. Carpenter. 5000 square feet of land,
Second district 30
Mary A. X Shippers and husband to II.
Ellsworth Simpers, 26 acres of land in
Fifth district 25
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-27
SNOW AND ICE.
The Departing HOnth of November Has
It's Snow Storm.

Tuesday afternoon saw the first snow storm
Of the season, rs shortly after three o'clock
snow flakes Of goodiy size began falling aud
continued at intervals for some time. The
ground was quite we'll covered in some
places. The temperature fell and Elkton be-
gan to experience Its first touch of winter
weather.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-27

Elkton Council, Junior Order United
American Mechanics presented a flag to the
West Amwell public school yesterday after
pool.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-27


Cunning in Delaware is now at its height
and especially were the gunners out in
goodly numbers ON Thanksgiving day A
report from Mddletown states that almost
every south bound train to town brings a
squad of gunners with their settlers. Rabbits
are plentiful on all sides and the chances for
woodcock are considered fine by sportsmen ;"
-
Owing to the dissatisfaction with Starter
Cassiday the association on Monday made a
change and appointed Frank Bray TO handle
the flag
-
DR.. John G.. Dennis, of Perryville, has pur-
chased the celebrated bay stallion, Silver
Pure. registered No. 1872. from James T.
Armour, of Bay View.
-
There was more trouble for the horsemcn
at the Iron Hill race track on Tuesday, when
the Charlestown Racing Association, operat-
ing the track, reduced the purses from 500
to SIS.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-27
Newark.

Touchdowns Reed. Wilson and Johnson
Goal-Johnson Umpire-McSorley Referee
Guy johnson. Time -20-mnute halves
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-06-24
REASONS FOR DELAY.


WASHINGTON. June %2-The Ha-
waiian annexation treaty formed the pria-
cfYal topic - consideration ~ the senate
committee on foreign relations 81 its brief
session today. The treaty and accom-
panyinE papers we're read and discussed
a. great length.
Tne protest - ln such definite terms and
is directed 50 saaarely at the transaction
as 20 cause TIA committee 20 feeI that
fhe entire matter should De handled with
the utmost cfscurBspeftton as the only
wav ia which complications Of = serious
nature can % avoided
Wat.a there is ~ disposition on the part
- the majority of the committee 20
weaken in sts support q the treaty.
ssere ia a general feeling mat the friend
" relations which have always existed
between Japan ard the Cuftsd States cai
FIR great celebration and especial cafe
In ryoraesiag Ia tha E}atter- Hence the
nuaosnxszant ~ t1e sfls-crrslryl;tt@s q.
e.ne.ser all tbs details. the decision 50
kAep fsse proceedings Ef she COMMITTEES
from ;he public ard tfe proaa ostitg that
gEe COMMITTEES nay not be aAia ~ report
aarinE she present session - congress.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-06-24
Nays

After the amendments by Quay and
Mantle had been rejected, the paragraph
WAS agreed 10 as reported~nameiy. 4 cents
per pound on thrd-class wool worth 10
ceats pound or less.
Paragraph 3ss was also agreed 70 as re-
ported, fixing the rate on third-class wool
valued at above 10 cents per pound at Z
cents per pound.
new paragraph. SO. was submitted.
on motion of Allison. giving uniform
duty of 80 cents per pound on top waste.
sluhhing, wasting waste and garnetted
waste.
\ new paragraph was submitted Cor
353 making the duty on wool on the skin
cent less per pound than were woods
of the same class and condition.
Another new paragraph. S6oi3. provides
a duty on shoddy of aS cents per pound.
on noits and other waste not provided for,
80 cents per pound.
Vest here nterposed a motion to strike
ont the entire wool schedule ur TO the
point reached. covering the paragraph on
raw wool. Vests motion striking out the
schedule up to paragraph 36l was disa-
greed to- ls to 80. McEnery, Teller ani
Mantle voted with the Republicans against
the motion.
Paragraphs ss1 fragsl and Be- (wool and
hair) were agreed TO as reported.
AT so y. III. the senate held brief ex-
ecutive session and adjourned soon after
ward.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-06-24

FAvORs ORGANIZED LABOR.
President Nckfnley's strong Declar-
nf.on fn Tint Effect.

NEW YORK. June GA Washington
dispatch TO the Journal Advertiser says:
II regard the organization OF labor as
the natural and legitimate effort TO secure
its rights said President Mckinley to-
dag.
This strong declaration In favor Of or.
Eanized labor was made In the course Of .
conyersation with Samuel Eompers PRES
idens Of the American Federation Of La
bor and Frank Morrison. the secretary Of
the organization. Mr. Gompers and Mr..
Morrison came 20 the White House about
o'clock. They were admitted at once,
and the discussion became so interesting
that the president neglected his drive. For
an hour iebor interests and labor lcgisla-
tion was discussed In all their varied
phases.
President Gompers explained that the
labor organizations were afraid tflat they
themselves would he ciassed as trusts and
the penalties of the act applied TO them
rather than TO the large combinations us
uaily known as trusts. He thought m
amendment should be made specifically
e1empting labor unions. President Me-
kiniey agreed that the labor unions should
he protected and spoke OF measures In
which he had taken an interest In former
years. lie did not. however. seem TO think
there was much danger Of their being
claESei as trusts or subjected TO the pen
aitiNs
Unless you believe as some people do"
said Mr.. Gompers, that labor unions
are an evil. think you Will agree with
me that their existence should not be en-
dangered ny this bill"
II % not desire 20 ne classed with those
who consider trad. unions an evil" re-
piled President Mckinley. and be finished
the sentence with the words quoted -
the beginning of this dispatch.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-06-24

Republican party. IL became necessary.
snsretore, 10 secure the cooperation Of
shose wno had supported man fer the
presidency who. IL elected. was pledged 10
veto ,srS1 bill
Mantle replied that he had never known
tsat the SILVER candidate for the presl3en-
cy was pledged 20 vsso a tariff bill
Hoar said Mr.. Bryan's record in the
house Of Representatives would throw
some light on the subject "-He was sup
ported by nearly all the free traders oF the
country" added Hear. -'and If the party
dld not pledge him. he pledged the party"
Allen said the statement OF Hoar as 20
the silver candidate for the presidency
Should rot 20 unehallenged. There was
nothing IN what Sir. Rryan had said jas
tIiy;ps an assertion tha; he woula have
vetoed a tariff bili II II had haen !. bill
Of ccr1lScaticn. doubtless he woaid have
vetoed II.
Ho8r brought forward copies of the
Record showing Mr.. Bryaas course on
the tariff. He had voted in the house 80
put wool on the free list: he had carried
out n triumph MIR. Wilson. VINO had de-
noaneed protection as robbery. he had
himself denounced protection as a roh-
berry u have a good deal Of respect for
Mr. Bryan" continued Hosr. His char
2cter has impressed NE very faycg2ply.
aud have never Joined IN criticism upon
him. bat u he would not veto 3 tariff hill
after suca utterances would not have
much respect for MIN
InaTs motion 10 table the committee
amendments 70 paragraph So was rejected.
II 10 Al. Tie vote in details is as follows.