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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-01-15
FARMERS INTERESTED.
Call for a Convention of Fruit Growers
and NurSerymen In Baltimore
January % and u, '9S.

On account of the presence of various
insect pests and fungous diseases, the most
important of which are the San Jose scale
and the peach yellows, in many orchards
OF the State, it has been deemed advisable,
after consultation with many prominent
fruit growers and nurserymen, to hold a
convention in Baltimore for the purpose Of
considering and recommending some APP
propriate legislation for the protection and
preservation Of our vast fruit and nursery
industries.
The rapidty with which these pests Of
our orchards and nurseries are increasing
renders prompt and efficient legislation,
looking toward their suppression and con-
troll, most imperative and absolutely essen
tial to success in horticultural and agricul-
tural pursuits. We, therefore, invite all
horticulturists, nurserymen, florists, agrl-
culturists and others interested in the
preservation and extension of our fruit
industries, to meet in convention at the
Pacific Hall, northeast corner Baltimore
and Paca streets, Baltimore, January 26
and 81, 1893, the session to begin Wednes-
day at p. H., and continue at the pleas
ure of those assembled. A program for
Wednesday evening will be announced
later.
1t is urgently requested that all horti-
cultural, agricultural and allied organiza-
tions in the State should send delegates.
Any letters of inquiry should be sent to
the secretary of the committee, who will
give them prompt attention.
HOWARD DAVIS, Baltimore,
Chairman.
S. B. LOOSE, Hagerstown.
ORLANDO HARRISON, Berlin.
RS. EMORY, Chestertown.
Prof. C. JOHNSON, College Park,
Secretary.
| See the way we reason in our new ad. in
another column of this paper.
Very respectfully yOurS
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-01-15

HOODS PILLS cure nausea, sick head
ache, indigestion, bilousness. All drug
gists. 25c.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-01-15

See the way we reason in our new ad. in
another column of this paper
Very respectfully yours,
W. E. BURNS & Bros,
Havre de Grace, Md.
Evening journal., 1898-08-11

The administration Of such a manu-
featuring enterprise as the Harlan
and Hollingsworth Company is OF vi
tai interest to more than the officers
and stockholders. Its success OF fail
ure means much TO hundreds Of oper-
atives and their families and those
with whom they deal. When Henry
G. Morse assumed charge OF the large
plant it was hoped that hiswell-known
executive ability and business acumen
would give the place new life and
strength, but 1t appears that internal
dissension has been of zIch character
as to practically nullify his efforts and
lead to his resignation. This is a mat
ter Of regret, and one which the COM
munity cannot look upon with COM
placency.
Evening journal., 1898-08-11
RuMoR oT pErApcArToN.

Centreviile, Md, August 11.-An in
definite rumor Of defalcation in Queen
Anne county public administration has
been current for some time, and final
ly found vague expression in a Kent
county paper last week. Close inquiry
resulted in ascertaining nothing that
would substantiate the rurhor. Now,
however. that the matter is a subject
Of current gossip, the county officers
will probably demand an investiga-
ton. The possible origin OF the ru-
NOR, it is surmised, may be from the
schedule Of county expenses for the
year ended June, 1897, which was tabu-
lated in such a form that some who
read it did not comprehend the mean
ing, but to whom the statement was
afterward made plain by explanations
Evening journal., 1898-08-11

wheat expectations, against 81 per
cent. in 1897; Newport News increased
from less than 1 Per cent in 1896 to
over 2 per cent. in 1898; New Orleans
increased from less than 4 per cent. IN
1897 to over IL per cent. in 1898, and
Galveston increased from 40 per cent.
in 1897 to over z per cent. in 1898. In
corn exports, however, New Orleans
and Galveston lost, New Orleans drop
ping from 17.2 per cent. OF the total
corn exports Of 1897 to Ill per cent.
in 1898, while Galveston dropped from
S.4 per cent. in 1897 to 2.S per cent. in
1898.
Evening journal., 1898-08-11
THE WEATHER.

New York Herald's Forecast.-In the
Middle States and New England to-day
cloudy to partly cloudy weather will
prevail, except fair in the western dis
tricts of this section, preceded by rain
and fresh breezes on and near the
coasts, with fresh northerly winds, be-
coming variable, the rain probably
ccasing in this section by noon, follow
Ell by slowly rising temperature. On
Friday, in both of these sections, fair,
warmer weather will prevail, with
light variable winds, possibly preceded
by local rain in the New England
States, and. on Saturday fair and
warmer.
European steamers now leaving New
York, Philadelphia and Boston will
have fresh variable breeZee, mostly
northerly AMI westerly to the Banks
Forecast for Thursday-Easterr
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware
and Maryland, showers, warmer al
night, variable winds.
Evening journal., 1898-08-11
EOITOOIAL COMMENT

The German navy has ia torpedo
craft Call out the Gloucester.-Mc-
Keesport Times.
Spain, it seems, is to have no innings.
We are still scoring, with nobody cut.
Indianapolis News.
General Blanco still seems willing to
shed the last drop Of blood-other peo-
ple's-in defense Of Spain.-Exchange.
The Spaniards allege they are forti-
tying the coast close 10 Gibraltar This
is another big bluff.-Philadelphia
Times.
spain may as well buy some 1. r.
stamps to put on her indemnity checks
Washington Star.
Spain comes in just in time to take
advantage OF the new bankrupt law
Ohio State Journal.
Great Britain has in commission al
the prezent time So battleships, Is ar
mored cruisers, 96 protected cruisers
and Is unprotected cruisers, making il
all lS2 arguments against the possibil
ity of European interference in ou'
little trouble with Spain.-Ney Yorl
World.
Evening journal., 1898-08-11

The Board of Public Education Is
perfectly justified in demanding that
DR.. J. w. Crumbaugh perform the
duties Of his office or make room for
someone who will do so. Wilmington
had no greater interest than that OF
her public schools. 1t affects overy home
in the city, and the neglect Of those
who are elected to administer school
affairs to attend to their work will re-
suit In incalculalble evil.
Evening journal., 1898-08-11
AN AoED PArRIorlc PREAcHER.
7OS MARKET STREET.

AN AGED PATRIOTIC PREACHER.
Rev. Wesley Blakeiey, the Oldest
preacher in West Virginia, and prob
ably the OidS-t in the United States, re-
sides five miles below Cumberland.
Md. He was born in North Carolina.
in March, 1891, and fifty-0ve years ago
located in Mcdowell county, which
then formed part of Tazewell county,
w. Va, with Jeffersonville, sixty miles
distant, as the nearest post office.
The preacher was then paid for his
services in fur pelts. During the
eighty-fve years that Rev. Mr.. Blake
ley has been a pastor he has preached
7,763 sermons, baptized 6,028 people
and married ,S17 couples. He fought in
the war OF 1912, in the Mexican war,
and for the Union from 1861 to 1865.
He is still an agile,well preserved man,
and is anxious to raise a company for
the present war, but his age will prove
barrier. He says that Cuba must be
free
He cultivated twelve acres Of noun
tain land in corn last year. In 1895 ne
walked from his home to We,ch, dis
tance of five miles and voted for Nc
Kinley lie cast his first vote for
James Monroe for president, in 1916,
and has voted at twenty-one presiden-
tial elections.
His wife died twelve years ago. Ills
youngest daughter, Mrs. Blankenship,
a widow, GO years old, keeps house f..
her father His ineal descendants
number 1881, as follows: BY the fra
generation, II; second generation, 81;
third generation, 61S; fourth genera
tion, SO2; fifth generation, SO.
Evening journal., 1898-08-11
CONTGMPORARY OPINION
CANADA SIZES IT UP.

The feeling of Canadians with re-
spect to the war will vary somewhat,
according to individual standpoint, but
the average opinion we take to be
somewhat as follows:
First. That it had become necessary
from the standpoint Of humanity, that
the state Of savagery in Cuba should
be brought to a termination As an
English paper puts it, it was u neces-
sary piece CT scavenging.
Second. That the Spaniards had
been at work for three years endeavor-
ing to "pacify" the unhappy island by
fire and sword, and had utterly failed,
as might have been expected
Third. That the suppression of such
a neighborhood danger and nuisance
naturally fell to the great country
within 100 miles Of Cuba.
Fourth. That interference at some
time by the United States was inevi-
table, as well as necessary, and, if in
evitable, that it might as well come
now as at any other time.
Fifth. That doubtless it is senti-
mentally rather hard on poor old
RlAAh ~ tooN ANVts Dul ohlg etullmtu-
tally, as Spain will be better of every
way without Cuba than with it.
Sixth. That nothing is to be gained
from canting against the United States
because of her possibly mixed motives
in entering into and prosecuting the
determination that Cuba must be freed
from Spanish domination. No nation,
no individual, not Great Britain, not
Canada, is exempt from mixtures or
motives.
Seventh That the providential out
come Of the present friendliness be-
tween Great Britain and the United
States seems likely to be an eventual
Anglo-American alliance, which would
dominate the world in the interests OF
civilization and ordered liberty.
Eighth. For these reasons though
not without a passing tear for Spain as
a picturesque survival of an irretriev-
able past-Canadians as part Of the
great English-speaking world, heartily
desire the success of the United States
in the present contest.-LOndon Adver-
tiser
Evening journal., 1898-08-11
GIRLS ATrENnpTED SUICIDE.

Bridgeton. August 1.-THE young
girl who attempted suicide here Tues
day by taking laudanum is Miss May
Campbell, of Woodstown. and she is
the one who was so grossly assaulted
by William Schauck. The young wo-
man has been sick with typhoid fever
and it is believed that the terrible
shock Of the assault unbalanced her
mind.
Evening journal., 1898-08-11

Secretary Alger will Boon begin to
be sorry that he accepted the port
folio Of secretary Of war. Newspapers
OF all shades of political complexion
are accusing him of incompetency in
the administration Of the affairs Of his
office, and now the army leaders, such
as Shafter and Roosevelt, are arraign-
ing him before the public on similar
charges. It seems to be a case Of the
tail wagging the dog, much TO the dogs
discomfort and discredit.
Evening journal., 1898-08-11
ATTACHEp BY THE sHERIFF.

Havre de Grace. Md, August IL
Yesterday Sheriff w. ]. Forsythe at
tached the property of J. Miller
Thomas, trading in Havre de Grace as
the Susquehanna Shirt Company. The
property attached was nearly hun
dred sewing machines and other ma
terial used in the shirt factory. The
amount Of the claim was $1,2i6
brought by Stephen ]. Seneca, trustee
of the Presley Shirt Company, OF Har'
ford county.
Evening journal., 1898-08-11

Sir Thomas Lipton is beginning to
appreciate the fact that we have both
yachts and yachtsmen on this side Of
the Atlantic. AS though laying sub
stantial ground for an excuse for de-
feat he says: "In the past there has
been tendency to unierrate the
smartness of the American yachtsmen
and yachts. I do not intend to re-
peat that mistake Everything will b;
done that money and brains can do
say this in no bOasting spirit, but
rather as a tribute to the calibre Of
the men on the other side. canno
divulge the plans because that would
enlighten competitors; but I may say
that my yacht will be made in styl'
in which no yacht was ever made be.
fore. 1 do not intend TO be beaten
Sir Thomas, we have heard just tina
sort Of talk before, and yet the Amer
ica's cup is still in American Gus
tody
Evening journal., 1898-08-11
TRY GRAIN-0I TRY GRAIN-OI

Ask your Grocer to-day to show you a
package OF GRAIN-O, the new food
drink that takes the place OF coffee. The
children may drink u without injury as
well as the adult. All who try II. ike it.
GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown Of
Mocha or Java, but Il Is made from pure
grains, and the most delicate stomach
receives IL without distress. 4 the price
OF coffee. 15c. and Acts. per package.
Sold by all grocers-
Evening journal., 1898-08-11
WIN. B. SHARP
81 s,J -
F00rlh end Market SIS
Wash Goods

Their usefulness and worth
to us Is ending for this season.
What we have left are reduced
to make way for the coming
in Fall siuffs. On Saturday
we shall have:
500 yards Organdie. Lawns and Lap
pets. 121ac and 15c. goods, for Sc.
per yard.
1000 yards fine Organdie, loo. and
20a grades, for Sc.
500 yards Of 10, IS and Csc. cling
hams and Madras, for Sc
500 yards fine Satine, black grounds
and black and white plaids and
checks, 1215c. grade for 9l5c
Evening journal., 1898-08-11
no STOP THE INSANITY DODGE.

IL SlOP lttE INSANITY DODGE.
A recent decision Of the Iowa Su-
preme Court deserves attention. as sug-
geesing a sensible and summary
method of putting a stop to the wide
spread abuse OF the insanity plea in de-
fence of criminals This plea has be-
come so notorious a subterfuge as a
last resort for cheating justice that it
has long ago met deserved public dis
approval, but thus far no effective
means Of abolishing it has been found
It has rightly been held that it was bet
ter to let some guilty man escape
rather than establish a policy that
would bar out the plea Of insanity
when it happened to be valid.
The decision Of the Iowa court sug-
gests a simple solution Of the matter.
1t holds that if at any time in the
course of the trial a doubt shall be
raised as to the sanity OF the defendant
special trial for insanity may imme-
diately be ordered If a jury Of medi-
cal experts finds that the defendant is
really insane the criminal trial will al
once be dropped. But this shall by NJ
means give the defendant his liberty
On the contrary, he shall be sent to the
ward fer criminal insane at the peni-
tentiary for an indefinite time II the
investigation Of the experts, on the
other hand, develops the fact that the
defendant is sane, then the trial undei
the original indictment will be re
sumed, and with the insanity dodge
eliminated from the defence.-Chicagt
| Tribune.
Evening journal., 1898-08-11

Relying upon its past record, the
Eighth Ward Republican Club will
hold an honest election meeting at its
rooms on FRIDAY evening.
Evening journal., 1898-08-11

The feeling seems to strengthen that
Hugh C. Browne viii be appointed
postmaster. William S. Hilles was Of
fered the position of United States dis
trict attorney, but refused it, saying
that he proposed to remain true to
William Michael Byrne.
Evening journal., 1898-08-11

A list of names Of persons recon-
mended as suitable for officers to hold
the primary election outside Of VIII
mington for delegates to the state con-
vention was prepared by the Union
Republican County Committee yester-
day afternoon and will be submitted to
the Department Of Elections. The pri-
mary election for convention dele
gates will be held on August 26, and
the convention in Dover on August 80
Like action was taken with respect to
the Wilmington primary election Off
GERS by the First District Committee
Evening journal., 1898-08-11

Campaign and registration matters
were discussed by the Republican City
Committee at a meeting held last even
ing and presided over by Harry A
Brown.
Evening journal., 1898-08-11

Admiral Cervera and Lieutenant
Hobson have met at Annapolis and the
greeting is described as like that be
tween father and son. Brave men ad-
mire brave men, no matter to what ma
tionality they belong, and intense per-
sOnal bitterness is only harbored by
those CT small calibre. The Spanish
admiral will find that the American
people are keenGy appreciative of his
many excellent qualities, and anxious
to make his enforced stay among them
as pleasant as possible Our hope is that
his own countrymen win be as con-
siderate of his feelings in defeat as we
have been on this side Of the water.
Evening journal., 1898-08-11

If the New York gubernatorial nomi-
nation falls IN the lap of Teddy Roose-
Welt our war with Spain will not have
been fruitless-that, is, for Teddy
Evening journal., 1898-08-11

AS rapidly as possible our sick
troops are being sent North. They
will find hearty welcome awaiting
them from a nation which has watch
ed with admiration their glorious
achievements in the fed.
Evening journal., 1898-08-11

Be sure and register on Saturday
Evening journal., 1898-08-11

If Republican committees of various
sorts continue to multiply in this city
every voter will be a committeeman
Evening journal., 1898-08-11

A meeting of the Republican Execu-
tive Committee was held yesterday af-
ternoon in the parlors OF the Young
Mems Republican Club. Those pres
ent were Or. L. H. Ball, ]. Frank
Ewart, Richard G. Buckingham, D. F.
Stewart and II. C. Knowles. Ths har-
mony program was endorsed. AT the
meeting next Tuesday permanent or
ganization will be effected.
Evening journal., 1898-08-11
POLITICAL NOTES

Every honest, upright white man in
Delaware should get registered right
away.
First, because he does not want to
live under negro rule.
Second, because he does not want to
be ruled by any boss.
Third, because he wants in the future,
as in the past, honest government.
Fourth, because he does not want
the state, county and school funds
squandered or wasted.
Fifth, because he should want the
best men that can be got at the head Of
state Of affairs.-Dover Delawarean.
The train from the Delaware railroad
yesterday brought a number Of down
state Addicks Republican leaders TO
Wilmington. Among the number were
DR.. C. Rodney Layton, of Georgetown;
Dr.. George w. Marshall, Of Milford;
.ThomasCury and Simeon Pennewlll, of
Greenwood, and John H. Bateman and
William T. Smithers, of Dover. No
definite information could be obtained
as to their mission.
Evening journal., 1898-08-11

I. Bayard Heisel Of Delaware City,
will be a candidate for the Democratic
nomination for state senator from the
Fifth senatorial district. Mr.. Heise,'s
residence is in the eastern end of Red
Lion hundred, and it is claimed that
the last senator from the hundred was
Charles H. McWhorter, who lived n
the western end.
Evening journal., 1898-08-11

John w. Waters was the onlg color
ed man who registered in the Fifty
seventh district on Saturday.
Evening journal., 1898-08-11

Dr. L. II. BAH presided at a meeting
Of the Regular Republican County
Committee yesterday afternoon. The
report Of the Subcommittee on con-
ference in the recent harmony move
ment was read and unanimously
adopted. The committee also made up
a list Of the persons registered on Sat
urday laStsin the county.
Evening journal., 1898-08-11

Peucader hundred Democrats Haye a
senatorial aspirant in c. H. Salmons.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-23
Wyoming.

Harry Maynard of Laramie Will put
up Is. 600 tons of ice.
Otto Franc, the Wyoming cattleman,
marketed 10000 head Of cattle the past
season.
Casper will be lighted by electricity
in a few months. The council has
granted q franchise to Morgan Magee
of Rawlins, for putting in a plant, and
also passed an ordinance regulating the
price per light. Mr.. Magee is the cleo
trician at Rawlins.
Otto News: Reports from all sec
tions os the country are to the effect
that all kinds of stock are in excellent
condition. The feed is good. II there
is enough snow in the hills to afford
water for all range stock. without their
going to the rivers. 1t is now getting
so late in the season that whatever
cold and stormy weather may come
cannot last long.
The east-bound passenger Thursday
morning escaped serious wreck FIVE
miles west of Laramie. A broken hanse
caused = broken truck on one Of The
forward coaches. but the couplings held
the car until the train was stopped.
The speed al this place is 40 to so miles
an hour, and on a own grade Traffic
was delayed for several hours.
The ranchmen of Upper La Prele held
a meeting at Beaver school house last
Sunday, to consider ways and means
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-23
DISSECTING HANDWRIIINGS.
Graphology Is a Popular Drawing
Room Diversion This Winter.

Graphology is the little accomplish
ment hat the girls are equipping them
selves with, now hat palmistry a
about. To make a tedious visit seem
less long or as a pur to a tagging
conversation, it comes in very well. In
fact. it was a clever woman that said
she always kept some accomplishment
up her sleeve with which to amuse the
people that could not amuse her.
The study of graphic is not too in
tense and quickly engages the attention
Of all. 1t is also an accomplishment
that, aided by a keen observation, is
easily acquired. On the subject there
are a number of good authorities. and
a little practice after reading them
carefully will soon enable one TO detect
the prominent traits OF character by
the handwriting.
The artistic temperament and literary
ability. are readily seen. ArdOr. We
hemence, p~ertinacity. the. talents, can
dor and recklessness all write them
selves ont fl~auntingly. In fact, the car
dinal virtues and faults often display
themselves in the handwriting when
we. alas, imagine that we have schooled
them to keep in the background.
After looking into the art it tis of
interest to note how differently we
glance at the writings of u friends
han formerly. On reading a note that
has the as and ots left open at the top
we smile and say. 4 good natured bab-
bier; if the writing slants dOwnwards
towards the right we shake our heads
and think. = melancholy disposition. A
certain way OF crossing the is fatty
means stubbornness. while an upward
flourish deaotes imagination
G%raphology cannot be used as a
means of fortune telling, but in the
majority of cases it is a good guide to
knowing the temperament of the
writer.
Not long ago a young hostess made
use of this fad to amuse the guests at
a luncheon she was giving. The an
svers to her invitations she sent to an
expert in the art of graphology, II
laid his d~elineation of each character
bv the side of the guests plate. They
were artistically arranged in h form
of menus. When the last course was
on the table they were read in turn,
and the result was no end of fun and
merriment-
This would hardly be possible at a
formal luncheon. where all are putting
forth their best traits in their best
clothes: for sometimes rather dis
agreeable characteristics are bluntly
commented upon. At the above-men-
toned function it did not matter, as
the women were all intimate friends,
and when one of the number unhesi-
tatingly read out 'eggregiously sell
5 there was a shout of laughter.
and she was reminded of how she used
to eat up the greater part of the choco-
late cake in school days.
One of the best amateurs in graph
oloSy says hat he fails most often in
discerning the talent for music. and
that when criticised for this omission
he is in h habit of replying, Il be-
lieve 1 said witchcraft was prominent;
that governs ALL"