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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-16
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reduced prices for rental Of
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Business Places $50 per arnum
Residences $40 per annum
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parts OF the county, and connection is soon
to be made with the cities. It's present
subscribers are:
/ National Bank Of EIlton.
Cana, DHCc, Chesapeake City.
3 r. J. CInlvcr's Residence Chesapeake City.
T. j. Cic,tyer's Office, Tom Point
Elkton L. H. * p. Co.
Second National Bank Of Elkton.
H. Nusinrcr's store, Elkton.
Clerks once, ElktOn.
II H. G. M,,iF Drag store, EIktOn.
II Sina.rIy Office, EIkt9n.
II L. c. Ljyis, store and Residence, EIkton.
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II Aims House:
IL North IH-, EXCHANGE
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q Cecil Democrat Once.
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~ D. II. Strlios Residence, Chesapeake City.
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Philadelphia for felonious assault II
riders OF this ilk are restored TO favor, in
common justice the same clemency should
be extended to Others.
At the last meeting OF the stewards OF she
Jockey Club applications from number
Tor traners' licenses were considered,
among them some from "ouslaws" Say
erai OF the latter were referred to . COM
mlttee for action, and the general belief is
that they will be favorably reported on.
one OF these parties raced horses on the
unrecognized tracks this winter, and their
campaigning was 0, decidedly unsatis-
factory sort. II be is taken into the fuld
scores OF Others should be brought in with
out question.
Another and very weighty argument in
favor OF lift of the ban against these BAN
lshed ones is that many owners and trainers
who rate among the regulars OF the "legiti-
mate" have run horses on the forbidden
field. The majority have, of course, at
tempted to evade liability by putting their
horses in the hands OF other people, but
some have been bold enough &C. be at tho
track and openly attend to the details of
their stables. TO give them privileges
which is refused others is not just. It
should be one or all, provided of course,
the applicants are likely to prove desirable
additions to the racing world
Among the outlaws there are many who
should never be allowed on the grounds Of
any race course. Their methods arc such
shat clemency with them would be farcoa!,
but others, owners, trainers and Jockeys,
are honestly entitled to consideration.
1t would be an easy task 10 fad the
worthy ones.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-16

The base ball season opened at Washing
ton College, Chestertown, ON Saturday,
with the Walbrook Athletic Club, OF B4lii-
more, the latter being defeated by a score
OF lG to 10. The visitors batted out eight
runs in the first inning Off Bell, who retired
from the box. He aas followed by Burris,
who held his opponents down to eight runs
more during the remainder OF the game
Davis, who has pitched for the college dur
ing the past two seasons, is catching for the
team this year. He made good record in
Saturdays game. Toansend, who will
pitch for the College ibis season, was bitten
by dog Friday, and could nos show up On
Saturday.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-16
WIVES OF PRESIDENTS

Lady Washington, as she wes called, vas
colonial dame, exceedingly formal mob
easy of access, an aristocra5 by natuIe %
Republican by necessity Mrs Abigail
Adams was something Of blue stocking
and good deal Of politician. "noNv"
Madison was Mrs. Adams orr0ailr JIG
many respects-very gay, a charming host
ess. Il horn society leader. The o~'y White
House wife since Dolly's day at ~ eur-
gestive Of her is Mrs. Cleveland. Mira
Louisa Catherine Adams r~rs un'ira Mo
Washington free from the cola end formal
manner Of q colonial arlsgocut. sua was
not at once pedent and politician like
Abigail Adams. She had mole refnomeut,
and was less q butterfly than Mrs. Madison.
Mrs. Jefferson, Mrs jackson, Mrs Van
Buren, and Mrs. Arthur died before raeir
husbands entered the White House. and
Mrs. William Henry Harrison was unable
to reach Washington in 81 .lc SO become
la ~ OF the White House. The fIst Mira.
Tyler was an invalid and tha second en-.
tered the White House TOO late. Hrs.
Taylor, plying her knitting needles end
smoking her pipe; Ms. Ljucoln 9TH hrr
eccentric ways, and Mrs. Jon4saa, s... ...
valid, whom lie married when he was
Greenyillc tailor, may be called 5he "Dlaju
olies" Of the White House
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-16
Sporting News.
Record of Pennant Winnings.

10 10 an easy matter
to claim a League cham
pionship pennant when
the snow is on the
ground, but it is another
thing to win one on the
ball field. d gin e
from the records, it has
been u difficult task TO
capture the flag, Boston,
Chicago and Baltimore
having enjoyed a prao-
tical monopoly. The
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-16

work OF the Boston Club is unparalleled.
From the first organic. ton of professional
championship series in 1871, and including
the League series, which began in 1876, to
date, the Bostons have been in the field
every season, and have won eleven cham
pionships, to say nothing of capturing
second place four times. The Chicagoes
come next with six championships and
four seconds, with the Baltimores third,
having three pennants and one second
place to be proud Of. The once great
Providence team retired after winning two
flags, and finishing second three times.
Two pennants have been won by the New
Horks since they entered the League in
1883, and tuay have been in second place
Twice. In 1888 and 1889 they won the
pennant, and were under the Day-Mutrie-
Ewing regime. In 1885 they were second
under the captainoy of Ward. who, again,
got the place in 1894. In 1890 the Broolly
won first bonors but owing to the Brother
hood war it was not much of triumph.
The Dctroits were champions after the sea.
son of 1887, and the old Athletics, OF Phia-
delphia, carried Off the honors in the first
series ever played-lSTl. 1t is note
worthy fact that no Western team, barring
Chicago and Detroit, has ever won League
pennant, although the Clevelands have
approached that honor nearer than the
other teams, The following records may
be of service to managers and cranks who
find amusement in laying claims to pen
Dnnts.
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Outlaws Are in Trouble.

Now that the "out
Ia VS." have been driven
from Cecil county,
which las been their
stamping grounds ioy
three years, they are
left practically with,
out 8 held Of operation.
They hope apparently
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-16

Week days and Sundays. 5SImduys only.
stops only on notice to conductor or ugen
" II pIssrnpe rs are to get off.
Stops to let of passengers.
stops ON notice To agent TO take on pas
Scngors for points east of New York.
Trains leave Port Deposit for PcrryVille al
~ s.3!, 100 ana lU.i2 Il IN, and at l2.40 3.2j,
,.35 MD 7 80 p. IN, week days. Leave Pcrryville
'"r Port Deposit at 6.5j, SO, $40 and II. - IN
O5 I'D u, AS and SIS p IN week days.
j. Il. HUTCHINSON. j. X. WOOD.
GGn'l Manager. G. A.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-16

Since the League series opened in 1876,
the Bostons have won seven ppnuants to
Chicagocs six. The cranhs at Boston can
be excused for feeling happy.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-16

meetings in the neighborhood Of Baltimore,
but at best these places will be run on a
cheap scale, the purses they will offer being
such that none Of the hoIsemcn csn make
money.
This means practically starvation for the
hundreds who have spent their lives with
racing folks. The one CLEAN of hope is a
restoration to favor by the Jockey Club.
Thus far there is little that would war
rant any hopes Of general absolution from
our turf powers and yet there are many
reasons that they should grant The clemeneY
sought for. They have granted licenses to
couple OF riders who a year ago were SHIN
ing lights OF the outlaw circuit. These
boys wero constantly in trouble with the
officials, in fact, one Of them was forced 10
quit riding for unsatisfactory work. The
other rated but little better, and it is only
a few months ago that he was in prison IN
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-04-02
Did you break it9 A. w.


ENTERTAINED THE CADET OFFICERS.
Saturday evening Judge and Mrs. Rich
ard Field entertained the cadet officers OF
w. III. A. and q few young lady friends.
Toe rooms were tastifuIIy decorated in
red and white. The poetic ability OF each
guest was tested by a card bearing a sub.
ject for an original poem. The prize-a
Prettily bound copy of Able Constantine,
was won by the following verses:
THE Girl
| saw the college girl one day
While strolling Down the street;
Ppm struck on him." ] heard her say,
Just as we did meet.
Her eyes were brown, her cheeks were
red,
Her teeth were just like pearl,
Her hands were small. her feet were too,
oh, the beautiful college girl.
Tve found out where she draws the line
OF proof i have no lack,
She does so just above her eyes,
To make her eyebrows black.
Several of the cadets contributed to the
pleasure of the evening by vocal selec-
lions. The guests all enjoyed the enter
tainment very much, but the cadets are
especially enthusiastic. Judge and Mrs.
Field are always thoughtful of the wei
fare of w. M. A, and O set an example
which we hope others will follow.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-04-02
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.
CONFEDERATE HOME.

We learn with delight That our matron
Is improving rapidly, and that We will
o o see her kind q benevolent face
among us again.
Veteran L. A. Nelson, who served under
the intrepid Stewart, the Murat of the
turned to his old home In FanEuiFr
county. Virginia. on Wednesday
Veteran Barney Hughes, who was one
OF Jeb Stewart's rapid-hre horse -shoerS,
Is still hale m hearty, but has lost his
voice entirely-irom being an extensive
tobacco chewer. II is thought. by some.
Senator Vandiqer attended religious
services here at the chapel Sunday, and
remained over night with US. The old
boys are always glad to shake his hand.
One sleeve hangs limp by his aide, the
arm having been left upon the field OF
battle.
Miss Martins Patton returned from
Kansas City, Friday, after a delightful
visit OF a week with Miss Edyths Vance
and other friends. Miss Edythe will be
remembered as one OF the charming
young ladies whO visited the Home last
summer.
The old soldiers have been interrupted
10 their garden work by the recent cold
snap. They seem greatly Interested ia
making gardens all over b farm, where
o small vacant patch can be found. which
III bulGE uda htuulH cnCOuT-
aged them to cultivate. This will add
greatly to their comfort and health.
The crowd was highly entertained by
members of our literary society Wednes-
day evening. Some good speeches and
beautiful Rotations by members of the
club. Our society is getting to be very
interesting and instructive. Next We'd
nesday evening the question IL, "Resolved,
That Europe. and not England, ia the
Mother of America"
The day after Veteran Ackerly died,
Col. Patton received a letter from a MIR.
Ackerly OF Kansas City, In which he
said: 81 dreamed last night that n Mr..
A. q. Ackerly was at the Confederate
Home of Missouri, and that he died last
night. 1 write to inquire il such is the
fact" etc. Will the dream Interpreters
figure out this strange coincidence?
When Veteran Moredock died here, he
left among his effects an old fashioned
leathern pocketbook, which contained a
number OF Confederate bills. These bills
we're placed full length in the hook. The
po~cketbook was then folded, making
quite a thick package. Moredock carried
this in his inside breast pocket. At the
terrible charge at Franklin he was struck
by q minnie ball, which passed through
the book, each one OF the bills, and
through his body, lodging in his back.
When the surgeon extracted the ball 1t
Hattened out completely. lie placed
this ball, with the hills, inside his rocket
book, and kept 1t until he died n touch
ing memento CT his suIferings for the
lost cause. Superintendent Patton re-
turned this gruesomS relic of the great
war to Veteran MOTedock's sister, Mrs.
Kate stewart, nf Salisbury, aIn.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-04-02
C s~HORT-sTOPS.

We had another big rain Saturday
night and Sunday.
To RENT.-one nice room on Main and
College streets. Apply at this office.
For REHT.AA hve-room cottage in Col
Isse Place. For further Information call
Al this office. 1-15.tf
Go to Phares' Gallery and get a life
aize crayon and one dozen fine cabinet
photos for only $3.50. 3-2otS
wANrED-work for colOred boys. Ten,
twelve and fourteen years. Apply at the
INTELLIaENcER Office. II
We wonder how many more candidates
will be out for city ofices2 The election
Is still two months OF.
War news and patent medicine adver-
tlsements monopolize most of the space
In the city papers at present.
The Happy Ten Club will give a grand
ball at Turner Hall on Tuesday night,
April 18TH. It will be the last ball OF the
season.
BuIIard is making his best cabinet
PHOTOS at reduced rates for thirty days;
nothing but best material used. Gallery
opposite postofice. 3-l9-4t
Last Sunday morning we saw a crab
apple tree with green leaves on 1t. That
tree must have felt out of season Monday
morning when everything was frozen up
tikht-
torpid liver robs you of ambition and
ruins your health. De Wits Little Early
Risers cleanse the liver, cure constipation
and all stomach and liver troubles. Day
a Shelby. Leading Druggists. 4-2tf
Mr.. Evan Becker is a candidate for city
register and treasurer. He Is a young
gentleman we'll qualified for the position,
and is quite popular with all who know
him. He will mak a good race.
Mr.. William G. Duncan is q new cam
didate for city engineer. We know him
to be en- honest, hard working man, and
should he be elected we know he will do
his best to give us value received for the
money he spends in repairing the streets.
Eyes tested free at Ludwigs'. 4-2-2t
1t is a great leap from the old fashioned
kdoses of blue-mass and nauseous physics
, to the pleasant little pills known as De
Wits Little Early Risers. They cure
constipation, sick headache and bilious
ness. Day & Shelby, Leading Druggists.
In connection with our p~aper-hanging
we now have a fine lot of sample books Of
oil the big leading wallpaper manufac-
turc-e In this country, comprising the
hest and cheapest, 10 most elaborate
and latest Designed papers,, which we will
be pleased to bring samples to your resi-
dence and show you through them, saw
ing you one-half on the cost OF your
paper. UTT
3-l9tf Painters and Paper hangers.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-04-02
DROWNED HIMSELF.
A Determined Suicide Holds HIS Head
Under Water Till He is Drowned.

G.. w. Reber is the name of n man who
drowned himself Tuesday night. or all
the cases OF suicide with which we nave
come in contact, this is the one which
shows the coolest calculation and the
most determined execution. This man
waded out into the river about twenty
feet, till he found water abont three feet
deep, and standing there, he seems 10
have worked his feet do wn into the mud
until he found them securely fastened,
and then deliberately leaned forward and
held his head under the almost freezing
water. That was the position of the body
when found Wednesday morning.
q. w. Reber was a plasterer, and had
been It citizen OF this place Tor six or
seven years. He was a good work man,
and a quiet, peaceabic man. Some two
years ago he made au attempt TO drown
himself. hut WINS prevented. Nobody
could give a reason for that attempt any
more than they can give a reason for this
latter attempt, which proved successful.
Reber boarded at the BuIIard House,
on Tenth street. On Tuesday afternoon
he was seen walking on the Ievee, at the
foot OF Tenth street. He did not appear
at supper that evening. 1t Is hardly pos
sible that he committed the deed before
dark. Somebody surely would have seen
him.
On Wednesday morning, about ak
O'Clock, Charles Duncan discovered tho
coat. vest and hat lying on the ground
near the water, and a glancs toward the
river showed him the man. back. with
his crossed s~uspenders, Just appearing
/ nhnBn fha NTnfa- He N@4I .IfTpf .-a
dragged tina body to shore, fastened it
there and notified the coroner. The cor
oner investigated the case and decided
that no inquest was necessary.
Reber had been working in Kansas
City for the past four months, and got
back here Inst Friday night. la his Goa,
pocket was found q small memorandum
book, and inside the book was the fol-
lowing:
"Mrs. X. Bulard.-They ware 3 90 Due
me when / LETT In December. That will
Square ynu and me. q. w. REFER"
And IL not have loss lots of meals
gym. Hunter.-Take my seattle for The
50 cts I owe you. q. W. RERER."
And tools In back yd OF longs Hotel.
in q box"
One of my Brothers Address William
Reber, FracEsviile, %SchuylkilI county
Pa. Bunk please write to him"
On another page OF the book is written:
Good bye to alI. q. w. REBEK."
After writing It he scratched it out with
his pencil, but 1t Is easily read, showing
that be premeditsted the deed, mad was
calm enough to write a farewell to every
body.
The body OF Reber was buried here
Wednesday afternoon. Shortly after the
burial a dispatch was received from the
brother in Pennsylvania, asking that the
body be forwarded to him. This was done.
How strange a thing is life! We see
the old and weak struggling to prolong
their days OF suffering, and we see the
young and robust man deliberately throw
away that which others prize as the most
priceless possession. We call one SEN
sible, and the other we call crazy. lover
There" we shall know as we are known
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-04-02

MAYOR.
We are Gutkorized 70 announce
JOHN e. Young. aH..
as q candidote for the ofice o: Mayor OF the
city of Lexington. subject 60 the sction OF the
voters at the city election In June.
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CITY OFFICES.

MAYOR.
We are authorized TO Announce
JOHN e. Young. aH..
as q canlidote for the ONCE OF Mayor OF the
city of Lexington. subject 60 the sciion Of the
voters at the city election IN June.
CITY ATTosyET.
W. are authorized TO a%nnounc
CHARLES LYONS
as u candidate for reelection to tRs odlce OF
City Attorney, subject 20 the sctioR OF The
voters at the June election.
BEGIsTER AND TREASURER.
We urs authorized to announce
EVAN BECKER
the city OF Lexington. subject 20 The seton OF
the voters at the city election In June.
We are suthorzed to announce
LOUIS ORATI
as u candidate for reelection to the orDce OF
Register md Treasurer OF the city OF IexiGs>
ton. snstect 70 the action OF the voters al the
city election In June.
We are authorized to announce
LEwIS NEALE
as = candidate for Recorder of this city ut
Lexington, subject TO tie sction of the Sdrers
at the city election In june
CITY NARsEAL.
We are authorized to announce
CHARLES W. TAUBMAN
vs. . candidate foe City Marshal nod ex-othcin
city collector, subject to the will Of the peo-
pie at the June election.
We are authorized to announce
v. c. DICkERSoN
IS a candidate for the Office of City Marshal
and eX-ohtcto collector. subject to the QctiOn
of the people at the city election 70 June.
We are authorized to announce
JAMES N. PRICE
as a candidate for reelection n the once or
City Marshal and ex-oficio collector. subject
70 The action OF the voters, at the city eler-
ton In June.
We are authorized to announce
NIKE CoNNERS
as = candidate for City Marshal aud ex-snicio
City Collector, subject to the decision Of The
people at the city election in June.
ASSESSOR.
We are authorized to announce
SMITH T. BENEDICT
VA a candidate for reelection 70 She ONCE of
the action OF the voters at the city election ia
June.
Wo are authorized TO announce
JOHN MORRISON
US i candidate for the Office CT riiy assessor.
subject TO the will OF the people al The June
We ure authorized b. snnounce
JAMES DRUMMONp
"a Il candidate for the Office OF rity a,sAss,r
subject 10 the will of the people ~ the Juas
election.
CITY ENdINEER.
Ne nle authorized 10 announce
L Q. DUNCAN
- q candidate for City Engineer OF Il q city OF
Lexington. subject 10 The action OF the voteIA
At tbs city election II June.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-04-02

One of my Brothers Address William
Reber, Eracksvlile, SchuylkilI county,
Pa. bunk please write TO him"
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Mr.. John Pool, OF Mayhem, was badly
injured last Friday while at work in the
St~rausburg mines. In some way his
right leg was caught under a fall OF slate
and was badly mashed. 1t is very prob
able that amputation will be necessary.
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"Wm. Hunter.-TaLe my seattle for The
50 cts I owe you. a.. ". REFER"
And tools In back yd OF longs Hotel,
in q box"
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-04-02

Is a neat housekeeper's best friend, and as
the time for Spring House Cleaning has
come you will probably need some. Ii 50
try our
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-04-02

fBEPREsESTATIVE.
We are authorized 10 Iu aOuacs
JOSEPH IT. CHRIsTY
as q candidate for reelection 10 the Office Of
representative subject 70 the scion q the
democratic party.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-04-02
HITCH YOUR HORSE.

We have noticed a number OF parties
leaving their horses unhitched on the
streets. This is a very dangerous prao-
tice, and one which Is expressly forbidden
by one OF the city ordinances. A horse
lett standing unhitched may become
frightened and cause hall a dozen teams
10 run OF and perhaps sndaugsr many
lives. There is a city ordinance which
reads:
"Any person IN said city who shall
leave any beast of burden OF animal
standing In any public place without
being fastened or guarded, so as TO pre-
vent such animal from RAINING away,
stall De deemed guilty Of . 1iSdsmsaHsr,"
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-04-02
LBE Y g. co.
Closing Out
TO QUIT BUSINESS!

Having concluded to quit the Shoe
Business, will sell out my entire stock
Of BOOTS AND SHOES at Cost. and
a great many items at half price. This
is your chance to get Bargains in stylish
and first quality goods. I will sell for
spot cash only. No shoes taken ont
unless paid for. If not satisfactory,
money refunded.
will lease my elegant store room
for a number of years to responsible
parties.
EDW. 2. MEYER
Opposite P0stoffice.