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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-01-23
Memorial Resolutions.

committee of teachers assembled at Port
Deposit January 20, 1897, and adopted the
following resolutions on the death of T. s.
Everist
Whereas. The teachers Of Cecil county have
heard with sincere regret of the death of F.
$. Everist, who for nearly thirty years has
been Commissioner Of our schools, and in
making this record of his death desire to beal
testimonyto to his fidelity and ability as school
officer, to his Jealous care for the success of
our schools aud to his earnest and constaf
endeavor in behalf of the teachers. f.
S. Ererist may be dead but his works ca
never die, and they will be an incentive to
his teachers and living monument to his
memory.
Resolved, That in his death every teacher
in our county realizes that he has lost
friend who was genial and courteous in all
his intercourse, honest in all his relations in
life, liberal as to the opinions of others, yet
decided in all his convictions and frank in
their expression.
| Resolved, That our sincere sympathy be
, extended to his friends in Port Deposit and
| elsewhere, also to his co-workerS the School
Commissioners of Cecil county and of Mary
land, who have lost just and capable MEM
| Der.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions
be sent to the county press for publication,
and also to the family into whose sacred sor-
row we hesitate to enter Hunbly, tearfully,
prayerfully we lay in your hands this tribute
of our love for the dear one gone from YOU
| The eternal God is thy refuge and under
meath are the everlasting arms.
VIM r. MAXWELL,
ANNIE QUINN,
BENINGNA Holm,
Committee.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-01-23
DEATHS OF A WEEK.
Edward S. Garrett.

Edward S. Garrett, much esteemed resi-
dent of Elkton, died at his home on West
Main street, on Saturday afternoon, after a
brief illness from pneumonia He was taken
sick upon the Saturday preceding his death,
and took to his bed on Tuesday. AT once his
symptoms were alarming and his attending
physician had little hopes of his recovery.
Mr. Garrett was superintendent at the works
of the Scott Fertilizer Company and was an
efficient and trusted employe. In disposition
he was retiring and as a friend staunch and
true With the gun he was one of the best
shots in the county.
Mr.. Garrett was thirty-seven years of age
and was born in this county near Appleton.
His father is James T. Garrett, and with
whom he resided. He was unmarried
The funeral services took place on Tuesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late
home, the Rev. John McElmoye offlciat-
ing, The interment was in the Elkton
Cemetery. Those acting as bearers were
c. c. Strickland, Thomas B. Murray, Andrew
Dean, Delbert Aiken, Robert Rudolph. James
f. Evans.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-01-23
THE GERMAN CARP.
Its determination in our Water:

Its determination in our Waters.
The WHIG has recently called attention to
the fact that numbers of German carp have
recently been caught with hook and line in
both the Big and Little Elk Creeks, and it is
no longer to be doubted, that the rapid dis
appearance of better varieties Of food fishes
in our waters, is directly due to the presence
of this fish.
A few years ago the U. s. Fish Commission
advocated the introduction of carp in our
streams In this vicinity a number of carp
ponds were stocked with its spawn, and its
rapid growth. and edible qualities were
highly commended. 1t was soon discovered
however, that it was little better than our
native sucker as table fish, and those who
had constructed carp ponds abandoned them,
the overflow from these. introducing the carp
into our adjacent streams. But in addition
to the Indifferent quality Of the carp as an
edible fish, its filthy habits were found 20
polute clear water, and to impart a muddy
and disagreeable taste TO its flesh. Those
who studied its habits also found that it is an
inveterate destroyer of the spawn of otl r
fishes. this spawn-eating habit being possibly
the greatest objection to its presence in our
waters. Speaking Of its exclusion from the
waters of New York, New Jersey and other
states, a Philadelphia daily says. Except for
its rapid growth, there does not seem to be
single quality to recommend IT. it is matter
for congratulation that there are signs Of its
becoming scarce in the Delaware river and
tributaries. without exception, our Ameri-
can fresh water fishes are better than those
which have been introduced from foreign
countries, and it would be well forthe United
States Fish Commission and the different
State bodies to discourage any further foreign
introductions. Far from the New Jersey
fishermen advocating their Legislature to
prohibit carp fishing for two years, as is re-
ported to be the case now that they have IL
prospect of getting rid of it, they had better
urge the Legislature to increase the penalty
in force against any person who may plant
more.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-01-23
Before the Magistrate,

John j. Ryan, one of the prominent horse
owners now at Elkton, and who recently
bought the Fitler property on the Elk and
Bohemia rivers, was before Magistrate Groves
on Tuesday on the charge of carrying con-
cealed weapons. The arrest and hearing
grew out of u difficulty that Ryan had with
another man at the Barksdale track, Ryan
drawing his gun, when Sheriff Mackey ap-l
peared in the case and took the threatening
shooter into arrest. Magistrate Groves fined
Ryan 800 and costs, when he took an appeal.
Upon the advice Of States Attorney Evans
the fine was reduced to $50 upon Ryan prom
Using not to repeat the offense. which he paid.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-01-23
Bridge Frame Work Carried Away,

A loss of from four TO five hundred dollars
has been entailed upon the Groton Iron and
Bridge Company by the destruction of the
iron bridge over the Big Elk Creek at Bridge
street in this town, by freshet in the creek
on Wednesday night. The heavy fall of rain
on that night not only caused rise of water
in the creek, but the swollen current brought
swiftly down with it all the accumulated ice,
which proved too severe force for the tenn.
porary piling and frame work used in the
construction of the bridge. With the frame
work, the iron floor beams were thrown
out of place, the principal loss however being
in labor and lumber.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-01-23
Real Estate Sales.

Wm S. and James +. Evans. trustees, have
sold at private sale to Mrs. Elliott Graham
the 70 acre farm of the John J. Bennett
estate near kirkwood, heretofore offered by
them at public sale. The price reported paid
is 800.
John Whalen is negotiating for the store
house and cannery at Oakwood belonging to
the same estate, the sale not yet being con-
summated.
George A. Blake ESD, through John C.
Hindman, auctioneer, sold on the premises
on Wednesday the farm of about IS acres in
the Sixth district, OF which Charles Keilhoit2
died seized. Mrs. Harriet Keilholtz was the
purchaser at 1850.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-01-23
A CLEVER EVENT.
Good Music, Song and Hum0r in the
ElktOn Opera House.

The entertainment of Music, song and
lfumor in the Elkton Opera House on Tues
day even was thoroughly enjoyed by what
may be termed for ElGton large audience
If the merit of the program had regulated
the size Of the house it would have been
filled to overilowng-for the entertainment
was Il decided success and novel in its every
part It's style was that of a symphony con-
cert-varied in music, song and humor. and
at the same time both refined and popular.
An orchestra-the well known Grace Orches-
tra-of Wilmington, appeared for the first
time in Elkton, and rendered the accompani-
mentS ior the soloists. Several selections
were given by the orchestra as numbers on
the program, and all were well received. Mr..
j. Newman Davis, tenor, an old Elkton
favorte, received II hearty welcome and con-
tri uted much to the event by his two sclec-
tions. The bass solo by Mr.. Mason entitled
The Phonograph Under the Chair was
first sung ON Tuesday night, the composer.
Mr.. L. j. Muhlhauscn, who acted rs accom-
panist through the program. being present to
have the qualification of seeing his effort
meet liberal approval. The humorous parts
by Mr. Bartlett were clever and his taking
the roles of James Whitcomb Riley was unique
and brought forth applause. Mr.. Eatons
baritone solo, that popular song "The Sweet
est Story Ever Told with orchestra accom-
panimeut, was II taking part and the old
song was renewed with spirit. As accom-
panist and leader of the orchestra, Mr..
Muhlhausen was at his best.
The promoter of the concert Mr.. Y. NJ.
Torbert is very much gratiled with the out
come of Tuesday nights venture, and pro-
poses to give to the Elkton public number
Of other entertainments this season.
The program was as follows:
Instrumental selection. 'Jacintan (Iobiari)
Grace Orchestra; vocal solo. "ROsemondo'
&C. Chancinade,) Mr.. j. Newman Davis:
recitation, Little Maudie's Christmas Tree >
(J. Whitcomb Riley, 3Ir \. c. Bartlett; instru-
mental selection, "AmUroso', Moses Grace
Orchestra: VOC solo, The Sweetest Story
Ever Told, II. VI. StuitS,) Mr.. W. \. Eaton
Jr.; instrumental selection. La Mauoia",
lAlOses.) Grace Orchestra: recitation, "A
Romance Of the Saw Dust Geo. A. Baker
Jr.; Mr.. \. c. Bartlett; instrumental seIec-
ton, "MudIey, A jolly Might, (Beyed.) J
Grace Orchestra; vocal SOLO "1he DAILY
Question. Is. Meyer Helmund,) Mr.. J. New
man Davis; flute aud clarionet daet, The
Butterfly. (BandiX,) Mr.. j l.. Richie, Mr..
J. il. Bagss; humorous song, The Phono-
graph Under the Chair, (E. j. MuhIhausen)
Mr.. f. p. Mason; instrumental! selection, "El
Captain March, (Sousa.) Grace Orchestra.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-01-23
HERE NEXT WEEK.
The Musical Comedy "Side Tracked" at
the ElktOn Opera House,

The popular Musical Comedy 'Side
Tracked which this week is drawing large
houses to the Standard Theatre. Philadelphia,
by special arrangement will appear in the
Elkton Opera House on Tuesday evening
next, January 2G, with full company.
With its scenic and mechanical effects, its
funny tramp, German and Irish comedians.
and fancy dancers. The company present
ing it is an exceptionally good one, and the
speciaties introduced by different members
OF the company during the action ot the
piece add materially to the amusement of the
auditors. The story has sufficient interest to
appeal to all classes and the elite find much
to entertain as we'll as the gallery to amuse.
The play is interspersed with sparkling music
bright specialtics, and mirth provoking
situations. There is not dull moment from
the rise of the curtain until its fall
E. Ii. O'Connor as Charles Mercer alias
Horatio Irving Booth. is very successful in
his performance of the tramp, and Billy
Bowers as Fritz Grabhold, section gang
boss, assisted materially in the fun-making
by his finished German character work.
Daisy Chaplin, Il captivating little soubrette
assumed the role of Bessie Reynolds and i'll
troduced number of very catchy songs and
dances. Gail Stunwood, Camilla Martin and
Amy Paige looked pretty and appeared to
advantage in their different characters.
James Wall appeared as James Montague.
and r. Edgar Vance as Judge Packsniff.
Others in the competent cast are Edward
O'Connor, Osborn Scarl and John T. Brophy.
Elkton Opera House, Tuesday evening,
January 2Gth. Tickets now on sale at Wells
Drug Store.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-01-23
THROUGH THE COUNTY.
WHAT HAS TRANSFERRED IN A
WEEK.
Special News From our Regular
Correspondents.
PRINCIPIO FURNACE.
PRINcGpIo FURNACE. Jan. q, 1897

PRINCIpIo FURNACE. Jan. d. 1897.
Wilbur Nickle II fireman on the b. a. O.
railroad is spending few days with his
parents.
Principle Band intends holding an enter
tainment in the band room on the evening of
February the 4th, consisting of music and
dialogues. also minstrel troop will enlven
the occasion. Everyone should turn out and
help the band as they greatly aid in making
things lively in our quiet town.
The forge has again cut down its force and
is only running day turn.
Mrs. L. S. Sentman who has been sick for
a few days we are glad to state is improving.
The NJ. L. Church intends holding an enter
tainment sometime during next week. All
should turn out and help good cause.
Mr.. Samuel Jackson, of Blythedale who
had his leg broken is slowly recovering.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-01-23
FARMINGT0N ITEMS.

FARMISGToN, Nd, Jan. %, 1897.
The young folks of this place are enjoying
the skating.
Quite number Of gypsies are encamped in
Doctor Slicers woods. A number of persons
have had their fortunes told.
The sale of Mr.. james Crothers took place
the 10Th. Not many attended and the sales
were not very good.
The funeral of Mr.. Everist was very large.
Public schools were closed on Friday on ac-
count of his death.
Mrs. Robert Hanna of Wilmington is visit
ing her parents near this place.
Mr.. Henry Krauss has returned from Will
mington where he has been visiting relatives.
Mr.. Joseph Brickey, of Pennington, is
is visiting in Wilmington.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-01-23
Eight at Iron Hill.

Whites and blacks engaged in an inlis-,
criminate fight on Saturday night near the
Iron Hill race track, and several men were
badly beaten, and one man was robbed of
watch and roll of money. 1t is not known
whether the crime was committed in Dela-.
ware or Maryland.
The matter was reported to the police of
Wilmington and policemen Shields and
Maloney arrested George Thompson in that
city. On him was found revolver which
answered the description of one stolen from
the white man. He is being held until moro
can be learned about the case. The name of
the man who was robbed was not reported
to the authorities.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-01-23
Samuel BiggS.

Mr.. Samuel Biggs, of Cecilton, after long
illness from consumption, died at his home
in that town on Friday the 18th inst. A
widow and two children survive him. His
funeral took place from his late residence on
Sunday afternoon last with interment in the
Presbyterian Cemetery at Georgetown, Kent
county.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-01-23
A Fierce Bull.

A fierce bull had Il little game last week on
the farm Of the News brothers near Elkton
barnyard, and which the bull objected to
so much so that raising his tail high in the
air and lowering his head. he charged upon
the ladder Mr.. News was thrown to the
grown with great force. breaking his wrist in
the fall
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-01-23
Orphans Court,

The Orphans Court was in special session
on Tuesday, all the judges present. Several
orders appertaining to the settlement OF
estates of deceased persons were passed, alsc
first and final account of William Y. Warbur-
ton, executor OF William V. Moore, and dis
tribution struck on same.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-01-23
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued this week to
Thomas G. Dickerson ana MAGGIE N. Benton,
both of Cecilton; Samuel Il. Eaines and
Adreanna Garyin, both of Risingsun; Henry
G. Hager and Mary Louisa Hety, both of
Chesapeake City, James Fitzpatrick and Mary
r. c. Alexander, both Of Elk Neck.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-01-23

Go to the EIkton Opera House on Tuesday
evening next. Jan. &C. and be amused-have
a good laugh-see "Side Tracked" roaring
musical comedy, with dances an! rOAs, and
funny people.
Tickets now on snlc ut Wells Drug store.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-01-23
Governor Tunnel Inaugurated.

Ebe w. Tunnel was sworn in as Governor
Of the State of Delaware by Chancellor
Nicholson in the Kent county Court House,
Dover, at noon on Tuesday. The exercises
were like those which have been held on
similar occasions for many years past.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-01-23
Thomas w. Hemphill,

Thomas W. Hemphill, an aged citizen of
this district, residing about one mile east of
Elkton, died on Sunday last aged about 70
years. 4 widow with several children sur
viye him. His remains were buried in the
Elkton Cemetery on Tuesday.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-01-23

The funeral 0. Henry Y. d. Crawford
whose sudden death occurred on Thursday,
last wceE, near SassaTras took place on
Saturday. The interment was made in the
Catholic cemetery near Warwick.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-01-23

Williala Lytle was master of hounds and
Charles Lewis whipper in. Only three horse
men. Ralph Osmond, 2. Blair Pie and Arthur
Draper, followed the fox to the place where
it eluded its pursuers. The chase continued
about four hours.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-01-23

six chickens in the yard of Thomas McKelvey
near Elkton. was brought down by n gun in
the hands OF Mr.. McKelvey one night last
week. The raccoon weighed eighteen pounds.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-01-23
Samuel Hardness.

Mr. Samuel Hardness the father of S, r.
Hardness of Theodore, and Wilmer E. Hark-
ness Of this town died at his home near
Newark on Thursday the Nth inst aged 66
years.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-01-23

Did it ever occur to you whose hair is thin
and constantly falling Off that this can be
prevented? Halls Hair Renewer is sure
remedy.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-01-23
After the Fox.

Fifty horsemen and sixty
five hounds participated in
the fox hunt at Newark
last week. The fox was
dropped on the Pie farm,
and proceeded to Baldwin 5
mills and thence to the
neighborhood Of Fair Hill.
where il took to enrth.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-01-23
CONFESSION OF MATTHEWS.

the day after his conviction, Matthews
made detailed confession in which he said
that Mrs. Irwin and her sister, Mrs. Bourne
swore to him that Irwin had declared his in
tention of killing him (Matthews) on sight,
Irwin, they said, had intercepted letter
from Matthews to Mrs. Irwin and had
threatened to kill his wife and Matthews,
too. Matthews was urged by tho women,
according to his confession, to kill Irwin.
The murder was then planned and committed
two nights thereafter.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-01-23
STORY OF THE MURDER.

James j. Irwin. farmer and oysterman,
was found dead in his home, at Aliens Fresh
Charles county, on the night of August 2,
1896. He had been shot in the back of his
head while asleep in his bed.
The first information of the murder was
furnished by Mrs. Irwin. who ran to the
home of her father in-law, IA hundreds yards
away, and said that she had been awakened
by some noise outside, and, reaching over to
arouse her husband found him bathcd in
blood.
The crime stirred up the whole county be.
cause of its brutality and cold-bloodness.
Mrs. Irwin asserted that she had not heard a
gunshot and knew nothing OF the crime, but
in the early stage of the investigation suspi-
cion pointed to, her as an accomplicc of
George Matthews. He was au oystcrman
and lived at Rockpoint. Some letters We're
found which had passed between Matthews
and Mrs. Irwin which showed that there was
great intimacy between the two.
Matthews and Mrs. Irwin were arrested
The man escaped from Jail and was gone a
month. He voluntarily returned, was tried
for murder at LaPlatte was convicted and
sentenced to death. When the verdict was
rendered Matthews said: Il am satisfied
You can hang me. am guilty, but woman
is at the bottom of it."
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-01-23
ALFRED b. MCFEY.
SAMUEL G.. BYE,
Athletics.

Delaware College Athletic
Association has elected Che
following officers for the en-
suing year; President, John
E. Chipman; vice-president,
Joseph +. Brewster: secre-
tary, s. H. Baynard, Jr.;
treasurer. William Ellis; base
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-01-23
AN EAGER CROWD.

large crowd gathered in and around the
Criminal Court early this morning. who used
every known device to get into the court
room, but Judge Wickes had issued very
strict orders about admitting outsiders. and
those who did gain entrance first passed
through Il civil service examination. As it
was, the room was well filed when the case
was Called as, in addition to the large num-
Der of witnesses, the Grand Jury and the
regular panel, there were one hundred extra
talesmen summoned, and II large number of
lawyers had also dropped in TO hear the
trial.
The accused is about 2G years of age and
prep assessing in appearance. Her demeanor
was quiet self-contained.
The task of selecting jury was finished at
noon, and the indictment read.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-01-23
Remarkable Ending of a Murder
Trial in Baltimore.
EMMA IRWIN WAS THE DE-
PENDANT.
Charged With Completely in the Killing
of Her HUI band-failure of the
ate'S WitneSSeS-He Him
self is Under Sentence of
Death for the Crime.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 1S.-The trial of one of
the most remarkable cases in the criminal
annals of Maryland was begun and concluded
in the Criminal Court to day. The defend
ant was woman, who was indicted in the
Challes County Court as an accessory to the
murder OF her husband. The most damaging
testimony against the woman was expected
to come from a man who was convicted of
the murder, and on whom the death sentence
has been passed.
In IL confession made the day following his
conviction and sentence to death for the
murder Of james j. Irwin, George Matthews
declared that he had been melted to the
crime by Mrs. Irwin, and together they had
planned and executed it. 1t was believed
that MS testimony, along with circumstantial
evidence from other quarters might bring the
Aleath sentence down on the widow Of the
drdered man. But when Matthews was put
Son H. stand today he refused to testify
against hero even to he sworn in the case.
After Matthews had refused to testify the
State closed its!.case The defence did not
even submit anyStvidence. and the case was
given to the jury without argument. With
out leaving their seats the jurors found and
gave i'll their verdict of not guilty.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-01-23

bali manager, George N. Davis.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-01-23
MATTHEW'S REFUSES TO TESTIFY.

Several witnesses were examined includ-
ing the father OF the murdered man. Several
letters were identified as having been written
by Mrs. Irwin to Matthews, and then George
Matthews was summoned us II witness. He
declined to touch the Bible or TO he sworn,
saving that he wanted nothing to do with the
case
Judge Wickes asked him if he did not
recognize that it was his duty to testify, and
Matthews replied in a firm tone:
mo, sir; do not. / think | have done
all had any right to do. | made my escape
and went back there and let them try me.
They would not let me testify down there
and ] won't testify here; that much is Ger
tain"
Judge Wickes said that it would be foolish
for him, in the circumstances. to commit
Matthews for contempt Of court. he was
already under sentence OF death, and no
further punishment could veil be inflicted.
The attorneys for the prosecution tried in
severa! ways to get the fact before the jury
that Matthews had confessed the murder and
implicated Mrs. Irwin but the condemned
man continued to declares that he would say
nothing against the defendant.
Matthews was removed from the room,
and the prosecution announced that they had
no more evidence to submit.