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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-22
THE YUKON GOOSE.

o. T. Mason, of the National museum,
said the bird and arrow could have
come from no other place on the globe
than the Yukon valley, for except in
that region no such arrows were made.
Science does not pretend to say how
long the goose had carried the arrow of
a Yukon tribesman until it met death
from the shot of civilized gunner
down on an Indiana marsh. The bird
distlained the weapon of a savage, but
turned up its legs to the craftsmanship
of a Hoosier farmer years afterward,
and thousands of miles away from his
summer home in Arctic desolation, as
it was journeying southwark.
Prof. Blatchley, state geologist, has
Just received from w. w. Cheshire, for
merly of Crown Point, a photograph
of that goose's breastbone with the ar
row affixed. 1t shows that the arrow
struck the keel of the breastbone in the
middle and stopped, with its length
equally divided by the keel. Around
it callous was formed, holding it fast,
but it seems that the shaft of the arrow
dropped off when the bone was pene-
trated.
A French colonel is teaching his Off
GERS and men to crawl on their stom'
achs,, and. has invented leather glove
to helpsth process. The.regiment car
now tIase 100 yards in this manner
without fatigue.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-22
TIED TO A TREE.

treatment he tied her to a chair in the
house. He brought beside her a large
can of giant powder. Into the spout
of this can he stuffed paper, and then
set fire to the paper. He ran out and
remained away for IS minutes.
When he returned to the room he
found that the paper had burned down
to the top of the spout. Finding him
self foiled in this, he then tied her to
a tree, where she was found unable to
speak, famished and in condition OF
insanity. 1t is feared that the fiend's
work will prove fatal, as Mrs. Ross is
in a precarious condition.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-22
HER ONE CASH B0ARDER.
Nanny Nelson Stands Up for Him
with Great Energy.
Applies Mt n New York Police Station
to Have Him Found So That He
Might Refute Mr.. Johnson's
Accusation.

She waddled like a duck when she
climbed the stone steps leading to the
Tenderloin police station, says the New
York Sun. She was built on the wad'
die plan-probably as broad as two big
men though not as tall as one little
man. Several of her negro womer
friends followed her into the station
house.
"Cap'n," she said, addressing Sergt
Lane, excuse me while I get ma bret
en- I'll tell yer all about it." Then she
leaned on the wooden railing and pant
ed like Staten Island stage horse that
has climbed big hill.
"Are yer breathin'?" asked the ser
geant after reasonable wait.
I'm breathin'," she answered; II
got ma wind back so Use Already ter
tell it. Nanny Nelson's ma name, en-
Use tn boardin'-house lady from Tween
ta-four street. Heve yer got some po-
licemen what amt a-doin' nuffin'?"
"a few" said the sergeant.
"Can borrow 'em for little while?'
"What for?
"Ter find Asberry."
"Asbury Park?'
"No, Asher Caesar"
rs he related to Julius?" asked the
sergeant.
do yer mean de kalsomine man in
Twenta-nine street"
NO." said the sergeant; "the great
Caesar, who fed from Rome"
"Wen, Asber's no relationship to
him." replied nanny. Use de nearest
kin he's got, en- I'm only his boardin'-
house lady. He were de best in the
house-ma first chair-ma cash board
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-22
INSANITY FROM SHOCK.
Nervous Temperament Become Over
strained.

Nervous TemperamentsB Become Over
strained.
The pathetic recital of the experience
of the engineer whose reason was shat
tered by his train running over and kill
ing two men, leads thoughtful persons
to the contemplation of the exceeding
frailty of humanity and theA awful
consequences to the sensitive mind OF
such an accident as that which was
the real cause of the collision of two
trains.
Of highly nervous temperament, the
engineer, while he felt himself guiltless
of murder, was yet so overcome with
the knowledge that he had taken two
lives that he was wholly unbalanced,
and probably in the most mechanical
way, with his hand on the lever, sent
his train along the tracks, completely
oblivious of the danger that threatened
him. The piteous appeal to his fellows,
asking them if he really was to blame,
is one of the most pitiful incidents in
the affair. Experts say that an en-
gineer can only pass through a given
amount of strain, and that once having
passed this point he is scarcely ac-
countable for what he may do, says the
New York Ledger.
There is great difference in people
however, as to the effect which such
calamities have upon them. People OF
stolid and unimpressible temperaments
may pass through such experiences
and be but slightly overcome by them
but it is dangerous thing for the
sensitive, highly organized mind to be
placed in such an awful positiau.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-22
Cheaper Than a Ring.

Instead of an engagement ring the
Japanese lover gives his sweetheart a
piece of beautiful silk for her sash.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-22
FROM THE YUKON.
Goose Flew to Indiana with an Ar
row in Its Breast.

Twenty-six years ago Farmer H n.
Clement, of Lowell, Lake county, Ind,
was cunning in the Kankakee marsh.
He came upon a flock of wild geese and
bagged several of them, one of which
astonished him by having as breast
pin an arrow nine inches long. That
goose became the wonder of the neigh
borhood and the study of scientists,
the only conclusion reached being that
wherever the wild bird came from it
got the arrow, so unique in formation
that it could be assigned to no tribe
of Indians in the United States or any
other known country. Finally Prof.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-22
He Planned Hi, Death.

A year ago he had $1,000 and an ill
ness. So he gave up his work in Prov.
idence and went to Buffalo for medical
treatment. The other day he awakened
to the fact that he had less than 500
and was no better. Then John Walker
went to the cemetery, bought decent,
inexpensive burying lot, ordered a
small, simple monument, went home
made a list of his belongings, put his
last $40 with the list and shot himself.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-22

waskept securely confined and watched
day and night, and on arriving at New
York was turned over to the proper au-
thorities. who, on investigating the
case. found that the man had escaped
from private lunatic asylum near Liv-
erpool and had by strategy and cunning
eluded the vigilance of his keepers and
taken passage in our vessel. He was, I
believe. transferred TO England again,
though, happily. not under my care.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-22

The diary of an old woman who lately
died in Vienna showed that she had
spent 3s,24O forms on lottery tickets,
while her winnings amounted to only
5000 forms.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-02
that In the not too distant future we will he

that in the not too distant future we will be
favored people.
While cutting bread Thursday morning
Miss Linnie Falls cut the end Off her thumb.
Ihe house and barn of Mr. Barrett wera
burned to the ground Tuesday night, cause
unknown, but supposed to be incondiary.
Unfortunately he lives about u mile in the
country, too far away for our efficient fire
department to assist him.
MISS Elizabeth Sherman, daugher of the
late General Sherman, was entertained by
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Z. McClenahan last wees
frof. Dolbear, OF Tufts College, Mass, was
In town to see his daughter IT H.. r'o,,,o
Institute last week.-NIss Hauser was in Ral-
tlmore aturday,-Thomas Ewing. of Boston.
was at the home OF his parents for few days
thls week.-Mrs.. W. P. Eveand enioyed Sun
day with friends in Columbia. Miss Minnie
Becker, of Baltimore, paid IL short visit to
Miss Lula st. Clair this Week.-Mrs.. T,ouise
Matthews and child are visiting her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. r. c. Hopkins. Mrs. Mac
ROBERTS, OF Washington. is at the home of
Kev. and Mrs. A. NJ. Rich. DIR. II. w. Hoopes
was in Baltimore Monday.-G. L. Stenple
passed Sunday with relatives in Frederick -
John Collins, of Philadelphia, was at the In
stitute last OF the week.-Joseph Pugh and
wife, OF Philadelphia, had a pleasant visit
to his mother.-Will Stewart, of Wilminpton-
was Clifton Keatley's guest over Sunday.-J
II. Rowland and Mrs. Mollle Clapp were In
Baltimore Monday Mrs. A. Bender and child
are in Baltimore. She went to consult an
oculist about her eyes.-Mrs. H. c. Nesbitt
was out of town Wednesday.-Judge Stump.
OF Perryville, was here Wednesday.
Virginia Nee. Nesbitt was at Mrs. George
Haggertys in Baltimore this week.-Mr.
Ewing, OF the Midland Journal. called ON
the editor of the Port Deposit Press Wednes-
day.-Mrs. E. r. Pugh was in Phladelphia
the middle OF this week.-Mr Katz spent the
New Year with relatives in Baltimore.
Rosenthal went to New York where he re-
mained until Wednesday evening eniovinp
the festivities with friends.-Emil Zilonka
has returned after delightful visit to Balti
more frends.-Capt. Edward Gilligan. of
oxford, was in town Wednesday.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-02
COLORA ITEMS.
CoLoRA, MD, Sept. 30. 1897.

CoLoRA, Md, Sept 80, 1897.
Wm. Keiholtz, Esq. OF Washington, D. c.,
spent few days last week with his sister,
Mrs. John Hines.
Mrs. Margaret Brinton and Mrs. Mary J.
Iosh were the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
I. Wiley, on Thursday.
Mrs. Harvey Gray and Mrs. Henry Mat
thews returned home last Friday. from a
pleasant visit with friends near Oxford, Pa.
Eli Coulson, Jr., attended the l. o. R. M
fair and festival at North East, last Saturday
evening.
George Hines. OF Providence, Md, is visit
ing his parents this week.
Master Wilson Greenfield is having a de-
lightfs visit with relatives in Philadelphia.
Corn cutting and wheat seeding are at
present the principal engagements OF our
farmers.
Colora band has reorganized with J. Fl.
Brown as leader.
Mrs. John Furguson met with painful
accident one day last week, while splitting a
piece of wood tho axe slipped and cut her
foot very badly.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-02
PERRYVILLE ITEMS.
PERRYvILLE. Oct. /. 1897.

PERRYvIILE, Oct. !. 1897
The Jr. o. U. A. NJ. hall has been repainted
and it looks very nice now.
Quite number of our young men visited
Baltimore last Saturday, to see the Baltimore
Boston ball game.
The Rev. r. II. Hoover has returned home
after very pleasant vacation of four weeks
spent in the mountains.
Miss Bessie Gallon who has been visiting
relatives at Middle River. returned home
to-day.
Mr.. Harry A. Foreman was in Rising Sun,
on business. Tuesday.
MIR. Elwood Nichols was in Baltimore, on
Tuesday.
Revival services were begun in the Asbury
M. E. Church on Sunday night last.
Miss Carrie E. Foreman, Miss Ella P.
Fisher and the State Deputy Grand Chief
Templar, Harry A. Foreman, members of
Endeavor Lodge, No. 313, 1. o. G. T., of
Perryvile, visited Crystal Lodge, No. 244, at
Rising Sun, on Wednesday night.
Endeavor Lodge, No. 313, l. o. G. T., will
hold social in their room on next Monday
evening at 7.3O. Quite number have been
invited to be present.
Mr.. Harry McMullen, Of Wilmington, DEL,
was in town last Sunday.
The annual reunion OF Shows Battery will
be held in Perryville, on Saturday. The
Americus band will furnish music for the
occasion.
A travelling photographer has located on
Front street where he will stay for while
and take pictures.
The Rev. II. G. Budd preached in Chester
town, on Sunday last, and returned home by
way of Smyrna, Del, where he visited his
parents, arriving in Perryville, on Tuesday
evening.
The Rev. Mr.. Wilkinson, of Lewisviile,
preached in Perryville NJ. L. Church last
Sunday morning and evening.
Mr.. Joseph Lincoln, OF Rising Sun, was in
town on Tuesday, for short time.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-02
RISINGSUN ITEMS.
RIsINGsUN. Oct. /, 1897.

RIsINGsUN. Oct. /, 1897.
Mrs. Rebecca Gawthrop, of Wilmington,
and Mrs. Luman Beitler and son Horace are
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles 8. Pyle.
few OF our young people attended COM
pany at Miss Biles', at Leeds, on Tuesday even
ing last, among whom were Misses Hanna
and Carrie Kirk, Mary and Lula Worthing-
ton, Messrs. o. 7. Kimbel H. L. Worthing-
ton, S. II. Barnes and T. G. Kirk.
Miss Mary L. Worthington will entertain
the home mission social this evening.
Barclay Reynolds, Jr. returned to Philadel-
phia on Wednesday where he has a position
as professor Of history.
Miss Emma Keilholtz of Washington, d.
c., has been visiting Mr.. John Keilholtz and
family.
A prominent shoe man OF Baltimore met a
number of our enterprising citizens at the
office of j. S. Pogue 4 Son on Monday even
ing last in regard to erecting shoe manufac-
turing plant here. A similar meeting was
held on Wednesday night when about one
fourth of the stock was subscribed. The pro-
posed enterprise is the thome OF conversation
around here at present and looks like sure
thing. The opinions as to the benefits Of the
factory are harmonious among the citizens,
with the exception Of two or three, and as /.
generally the case, they come from the most
unexpected quarters.
Misses Violette T. and Halle Fl. Haines
sailed on the 22d inst. from Bologne, France,
on the new steamer Rotterdam this being
only her second trip of the Holland America
line and are due in New York at the time Of
writing. They spent most delightful and
instructive summer, travelling through Ger
many, Holland. Belgium, England, Scotland,
Ireland and France.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-02
George R. Carpenter.

Mr.. George H. Carpenter, a venerable and
respected citizen of the Second district died
at his home in Chesapeake City on Monday
night in his seventy-fourth year.
MIR. Carpenter was native of Back Creek
Neck. He was shoemaker by trade, but
engaged in the milling business, as well as
merchandising and farming during his life.
He was II democra: in politics and served at
one time Il term as School Commissioner.
For number of years past he has acted as
Constable in the Second district. widow
with two sons Richard b. Carpenter, of Will
mington, Del. and Tobias f.. Carpenter, OF
Chesapeake City survives him. His funeral
took place from his late residence on Thurs.
day afternoon, his body being buried in Bethe
Cemetery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-02
THROUGH THE COUNTY.
WHAT HAS TRANSFERRED IN A
WEEK.
Special News From our Regular
Correspondents.
BAY VIEW ITEMS.
BAY VIEW. Oct. /, 1897

DAY VIEW, OcI. l, 1891.
Mr.. Harry Lynch has returned to Phila-
delphia, after spending sometime with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Lynch.
Mr.. Harry Gamble, of Baltimore, spent
Sunday last in Bay View.
Miss BERTHE Smith, of Philadelphia, has le-
turned after stay with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs L. b. Smith.
Bicycling has become quite popular espec-
tally with the ladies. Those who have lately
become owners Of wheels are, Miss Poca Reed,
Miss Maude Leedom and Mr.. Jethro Johnson
There is much, and very just, complaint
about the condition of the public roads in this
vicinity.
very pleasant time socially was had by a
number of persons at the home of Miss Bessie
Lumb on Monday evening OF this week.
Those present being: Misses Poca Reed,
Maude Leedom, Stella Devine, Ida Church
man, Clara Burns, Myrtle Abrams, Mabel
Tyson, Arrie Nowland, Susie Smith, Nettie
Smith, Lois White, and BERTHE Smith: Messrs.
Floyd White, Bob Trimbe, Harry White, John
Churchman, John Johnson, Will Rose. Samuel
Lewis, Marion Rose, Ernest Abrams, Charles
Terry, Charles johnson, Monroe Terry, Mar
tin Jackson, Frank Davis, Harry Lynch. and
Lawrence Tyson.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-02
Mysterious Fires,

On Wednesday night OF last week the barn on
the farm Of Mrs. Laura Lamhdin, near Perry
vile, was destroyed by fire with its contents.
On Monday night last the barn of Joseph
Coudon (of Henry at Ellersie, the property
adjacent to that OF Mrs. Lambdin, was also
burned with its contents, consisting of hay,
provender and farming implements also two
horses. On Tuesday night the third fire in
that district occurred, when the two story
frame dwelling house and barn on the farm
OF John D. Barrett was destroyed with part
of their contents. This fire started in the
barn and extended to the dwelling, the loss
being largo and which is covered by an H.
surance OF 52,375 in the Farmers and Me-
chanics' Insurance Association Of this county.
The frequently of the fires has necessarily
alarmed the residents of that section Of the
county, and steps will be taken by the county
authorities to ascertain, if possible. their
origin.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-02
Henry Slem1IOns McCauley.

Mr. Henry $. McCauiey, cop = the late
Daniel McCauley, formerly Sheriff OF this
county, and brother of Mrs Frank T.
Whitney of this town. died suddenly at his
home in New York City ON Sunday night last
from heart failure. Mr.. McCauley, who was
Superintendent Of Inspectors in the New
York Custom House, an active Mason. ard a
member Of the famous Seventh Regiment of
New York City, had just returned from visit
to his sister Miss Margaret McCauey in
Minnesota, and was the third son of Daniel
McCauley in order of birth, as well as the
third brother who had died within twenty
months. Mr.. McCauley was forty-four years
OF age and leaves widow and six children.
His funeral took place on Wednesday, his
body being laid to rest in Kensico Cemetery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-02
FARMINGT0N ITEMS.

FARMINGToN, MD, Sept 80, 1897.
The fine weather is permitting farmers get
their fall work done.
The roads are very dry and dusty, rain is
needed very badly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Smith are visiting
friends in Wilmington and Philadelphia.
Quite number from near here attend the
Tome Institute.
Not much sickness in or near the village.
Miss Lizzie Thompson of WI" inyton
spent last Sunday with her mother. Mrs
ANITA Thompson.
Mrs. Anna Hanna spent last Saturday with
her parents near this place.
Several frosts have made their appearance
and started the sIEal boys to look for chest
nut.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-02
Registration of Voters.

Considerable activity was shown at the
Offices Of the Registers OF Voters in all the
districts of the county on Tuesday. The
largest registration was at Elkton where "
names were registered, of which between 20
and 80 are race track men. Mr.. John S. Writ
acted rs Democratic challenger, while Mr. H.
NJ. Mccullough represented the Republicans
In the First district 13 were registered; in the
Second 81; in the Fourth 80; in the Fifth 49,;
in the Sixth 26; in the Seventh As; in the
Eighth l5 in the Ninth %. These figures
are not official but the total registration is
about $40 votes.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-02
University Extension.

meeting Of those interested in University
Extension Lectures was held on Tuesday even
ing at the School Commissioners Office. DR..
G. NJ. Ellis was reelected president of the
centre, and Miss Katherine Budd was chosen
as secretary. 1t was decided that a canvas Of
the town and vicinity be made, to ascertain
how many tickets can be sold at S1OO each
for course of six lectures to be delivered this
winter. II the number of tickets subscribed
for warrants it arrangements will be made for
meeting will bc held next Tuesday evening ut
the School Commissioners office. at which
the report OF the canvassers will be heard.
All are earnestly invited to attend this meeting.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-02
PORT DEPOSIT NEWS.
PoRT DEPOSIT. Oct. l. 1897

PORT DEPOSIT, Oct. /. 1897.
Dr. A. c. Crothers expects to take a short
st-graduate course at the Bellevue Hospital
after which he will settle in Princeton.
Edwin Boynton went to Baltimore Satur-
day to see the ball game.
DR.. w. P. Eveland filed the pulpit in Mt.
Salem Church, Wilmington, Sunday, in the
absence OF the pastor Rev. H. w. Ewing.
The iron railing around the NJ. L. Church
is receiving fresh coat Of paint.
Some rascals stole about fifty bushels OF
peaches from the trees in Mr. John r. Bonds
orchard. If found they should have severe
punishment meted to them.
Miss Lille Butchenhart has position as
assistant teacher in the school at Pilot Town,
of which Mr.. John l.. Crothers is principal.
The Republican headquarters will be opened
this week in the room formerly ua,d a. (.
restaurant by John Little.
Carroll Brown stepped on banana peel
someone had carelessy dropped on the pave
ment and vas thrown and broke bone in
his foot.
hoHuhy, lutsudy anu Wednesday tnere
were all-day services in st. Theresa Church.
Rev. Flynn, Of the Wilmington Diocese. had
them in charge, assisted by Rev. P. P. Arnd.
On Tuesday evening, 18th OF October, there
will bel cabinet social in the Presbyterian
Church. If you want to be sure Of a good
time make no other engagement ior that
evening"
Wednesday night a number Of our most
prominent citizens met in McClenahan Granite
Company's officeto hear what Captain Ellason
Of the Colchester Steamboat Company had to
say about the feasibility Of running boat
from here to Baltimore great deal OF en-
thusiasm was manifested and 1t Is thought
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-02
PHILLIPS LIE GoLDsBoRoUGH.

Phillips Lee Goldsborough ESQ.,, a promi-
nent and respected member of the Bar Of
Dorchester county and who is the Republi-
can Candidate for the Comptrollership of the
State is the son of ex-paymaster Goldsbor-
ough, OF the U. S. Navy. He was born III
Princess Anne, Somerset county, in 1865. He
was educated in the schools of Cambridge.
and in 1887 went to San Francisco, where his
father was stationed, remaining four years.
While in the West he studied law. He re-
turned to Cambridge in 1890, and was admit
ted to the bar. In 1891 he was elected States
Attorney OF Dorchester county on the Repub-
lican ticket, and reelected in 1895, In 1sqs
ne was prominent candidate from the East
ern Shore for the United States Senate.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-02
A IruI o..un- 1,uiJ.

Mr.. Joseph l.. Spence Il Well-known farmer
OF Leeds. in this county, a,,hough nearly
seventy-three years of age, has always
laughed at and ridiculed the idea that a Cecil
county snake would attack any one. or would
without provocation make a show of fight. A
recent experience Of his however has led him
to change his opinion. On Thursday, the
10th day Of September last, while engaged in
pulling carrots in lot near his house. he came
upon a large black snake with his head ere ct
and coiled for fight. His snakeship was very
close to Mr.. Spence. and having nothing in
his hand with which to strike it, his first
impulse was to Jump on it, he wearing at the
time pair OF gum boots. He did not jump
on it however, but instead made motion as
il to strike the snake, expecting to see it as
all snakes he had ever before seen had DONE
attempt to get away from him. But this one
was an exception to the rule. Instead Of
gliding away under cover, with head erect he
advanced upon Mr.. Spence, who began to
retreat backwards, as he did so, finding
nothing within reach to deal his antagonist
blow, he called loudly to the house for a
good stout stick, when his daughter hearing
his oall, ran to his assistance with a heavy
club, with which his snakeship was promptly
dispatched. about fifty yards from the spot
! where he first encountered it. Upon mea-
suremcnt the snake was five feet one
inch long, and thick in proportion. He was
beautiful reptile, sleek and glossy, full of
pluck, although Mr.. Spence admired him
very much more dead than alive.