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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-10
NOTICE TO CIR DlTORS.

This is to give notice that the subscriber of
Cecil county has obtained from the Orphans
Court OF said county letters OF administration
on the personal estate of
ESTHER J. HANSHA'V,
late of said county. decca. ed. All persons
having claims against the said deceased are
hereby warned TO exhibit the same with the
vouchers thereof duly authenticated.
On or before the Sth Gay of Dec. ls9s.
they may otherwise be excluded from any
benefit OF said estate. All persons indebted
to said estate are request 4 to make imme-
dintc payment to the subscriber Given under
my hand this sth day of june 1898
FRANCIS VI. RAWLINGS.
lrst:.. Administrator.
IL. T., IaNAf, Register. augf-8t
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-10
DELAWARE STATE FAIR, DOVER.
Reduced Rates Via Pennsylvania Railroad

Reduced Rates Via Pennsylvania Railroad.
For the benefit of persons visiting the Della
ware State Fair to he held at Fairview Park,
Dover, September 10, II, 10 and lG, the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company philadelphia,
Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad) will sell
excursion tickets. including admission to the
grounds from principal stations nthe Mary
land Division and from all points on the
Delaware Division and Branches, at greatly
reduced rates. Tickets will be sold from
September 10 to 1G inclusive. good to return
until September II inclusive.
The Fair this year promises to exceed all
former years in interest and attractions.
Large premiums will be offered the bicycle,
trotting and running races, and the grand
display Of cereals and live stock will prove
most interesting and instructive
seDt10-lt
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-10

Recent dispatches from Havana showing unmistakabe
terton the part the Spanish authorities avoid
punishment of il possible until decision is reached by
peace commission have aroused interest in the policy
adm naton stated upon the highest authority that the
President has no intention of allowing General Banco and
associates in Havana evade the protocol
the commission which sailed from New York Monday had full
instructions demand immediate arrangement
ton of the island with promise of sufficient compel
piance.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-10
DolitiCal Notes.
wv hat is to be {

What is be done the Con-
venon, which meets in Ekton September H. is question
that giving many Democratic politician little concern
while there many who cry, Don't let it be Talbot there
is strong suspicion that he will capture the honor.
According reports Interesting political
place Tuesday between Mes John s. Writ of Cecil county,
Thomas II. Robinson and W. S. Fowood Hartford county,
and b. F. Grouse of Carroll county meeting said
being for the purpose of discussing Mr.. j. Fred c. Tabos
chances capturing the nomination for in the Second
district and the possibility Ct naming other than Mr.
Talbot
The of the gathering believed
pact between Cecil Carroll and Hartford stand for the
ton Of Dr. Herring of Carroll county and fight their
against Talbot But possibly these four
hold their delegations dctato held in popular
odium Therefore Talbotts chances may be bright after ALL
because he will Ekton backed by his county Bal
more) and the Baltimore city delegations in all
out of the twenysix that will be the The
other fourteen votes divided follows Hartford FIVE Car
ROLL FIVE Cecil, four
The Elkon correspondent of the Baltimore thus writes
journal regarding the Democratic political conditions
they exist in Cecil
Efforts being made among politicians in Cecil county
urday to unanimous for Mr. Talbot in
the Democratic Convention which will meet in Ekon September
IA Cecil, however demands candidate not been on
the congressional ticket before Senator Cote urged the
nomination OF Dr. Charles NJ Ellis Of Elkon but Dr. Ellis
would not consent to the his there is strong
sentiment in favor OF Dr. Joshua W. Herring present able
Senator of Carroll county, but Dr. Hengs friends does
desire Congress- would interfere with his bu
bank officer Westminster with his pans
DR. Herring trusted Democratic leader in the seuate o.
Maryland where he exeed commanding influence The sus
ton giving the Democrats great of concern in Cecil
They all want nominee who Will measure present require
the meanwhile Mr. Talbot to be the only
date actively work. and it believed he
the regular machine defeated by the
ton The realization of this little uneaness among
the Cecil Democracy
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-10
THE ELkTON FAIR.
OF hartford COUNTY.

HE Elkon Fair this week Disappointing not alone to
the managers but to tie attending public. The
agement justly complain of the small attendance
and lack of interest tax by the people of the
making the while those in attendance
ccie the absence of what regarded
attractions at such exhibitions.
While is true there fair racing yet outside of a
balloon ascension and parachute drop there nothing
to the people The usual small displays of farm house
hold products and stock Of date for the
general public while the other hand very large
must be felt reasonably of justify the pro
vdng special amusements with the heavy expense they incur
Unfortunately Tuesday, as Farmers Day." dismal
failure and farmers conspicuous by their absence that it
is pulling question with the association where
for support This weeks exhibition has clearly demonstrated
the fact that Cecil county large is disposed give the
Board of Managers the cooperation and help needed
uae the annual exhibitions and the loss of last coupled
with that of this brings the queryWha is
be done with the Elkton Fair?
If the Fair to be made public PRIDE then the
it goes the better having outlived its usefulness And
there indication that the public large ready with open
to support it, The coming stockholders meeting will have
much to consider.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-10
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

This is to give notice that the subscriber OF
Cecil county has obtained from the Orphans
Court OF said county letters OF administration
on the personal estate of
ROBERT A. WARREN
late of said county, dec asod All persons
having claims against the said deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same with the
vouchers thereof duly authenticated.
on or before the Goth day of Jan, lisa,
they may otherwise he excluded from any
benefit of said estate. All persons indebted
to said estate are requested to make immc-
datr payment to the subscriber. Given under
my hand this 26th day of July. 1898.
LILLIAN RLOOMfR,
ljaugft Administrator
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-10
II Is lust as Imnnrtant

That you enrich and purify your blood in the
Fall as in the Spring. At this time. owing to
decaying vegetation, low water level, and
other causes, there are disease germs all
about US. and n weak and debilited system
quickly yields to attacks of malaria. fevers,
etc. BY purifying and enrichiug your blood
with Hoods Sarsaparilla you may build up
your system to resist these dangers, as well a.
coughs. colds, pneumonia and the grip which
come with colder weather. To be on the
safe side, take Hoods Sarsaparila now and
always toe sure 1t is Hoods and not som,-
thing represented to be Just as good
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-10
Notice.

Persons having claims against the County
commissioners must file the same 10y at least
the day before the meeting of the Board. All
claims presented upon The day Of meeting
VIII he held over until the next regular meet
ing.
Claimants must also put their postofcc adj
dress upon their claims. This is necessary
to lnsur" prompt payment.
WIN. T. FRYER
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-10
State, County and Dog Taxes in

said county. for the year 1898, he will sit in
the several Election Districts, as follows:
September 10Th, at Jackson < Shorts,
Cecilton, First district.
September both, at the office of George
X. Houck, Chesapeake City, Second dis
trict.
September DIST, at Henry Hess, Fair
Hill, Fourth district
September 22d, at J. Harvey Clark's, Cal
| vert, Ninth district
September 9th, at Flyers store, Colora,
Sixth district
September 23d, at Grason's Hotel, Rising
Sun, Sixth district
September Goth, at A. L. Barry's, Port
Deposit, Seventh district.
September 9th, at Andrew Anderson
office, North East, Fifth district
September 28th, at Woodrow's Hotel,
Conowingo, Eighth district.
Between the hours of a. M, and , p. M
As the law provides, a discount of per
cent. Will he allowed on all State and County
Taxes paid before October LIST. Taxpayers
will please take notice that taxes are dte and
payable on September LIST, and that on all bills
unpaid on January lst interest will be
charged and collected from September LIST
After January LIST deinquents will be warned
that unless settlement in fun be made before
april lSt the claims against them will be
placed in the Hands of the Sheriff Of the
county, who shall proceed to seize their prop
erty ana dispose OF the same to pay the taxes
due, with the charges thereon and all costs of
| sale. Dogs and shuts whose owners have no
oiner property, unless tax is paid, Will be
The Treasurer would, therefore, respect
luliy urge all taxpayers to pay promptly,
and IL possible. in time to obtain the benefit
of the discount.
WILLIAM T. FRYER,
scpt3-4w Treasurer.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-10

WANTED - SEVERAL TRUSTWORTHY
persons in this state to manage our business
in their own and nearby counties. 1t il
mainly office work conducted at home. Sal
AIRY straight 5000 year and expensesIdefi-
mite, bonatide, no more, no less salary.
Monthly 49, References Enclose self-ad-
dressed stamped envelope, Herbert e. Hess,
Prest,, Dept. NJ. Chicago.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-10

It's folly, to lose your poultry when the use
OF Bragdons Poultry Remedy is guaranteed
to you for 25 cents. For sale at Startling and
Beck's. Elkton. junel1-6mo
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-10
America, England, France and


austria c0hrINule 10 our Dlnnef
Ware stock. Almost every proml-
nent kind is reDrpSented
.,,,,, IN;, So4,
~ ~ '''''' -. ", Ii''''e' -
beglnS at 50; It's unit at the pres
ent is $3.50.
No particular one is priced low
for effect; all are at less than regu-
lar prices ana each set stands as an
example OF the value IN TINS sale.
These to Judge by
AtSlO-Amercan porcelain Dinner Sets;
loOpieies line flower decorations beau
us nun r" .,,,, WIN S ,!, ,,,.,, r,.,..
Sets, l0I %ic;ss: debate N border C 5r:o-
ration, with gold edges and handles.
ReguIar prise S22 so.
Al 2zo-'. ND. eh'Ia Dn , sets loA
hons CS sax s9 wine ''''''''' '''0'' "'~'' =
At s3o-Havand china Dinner Sets; Il3
pieces; deIicate flower decorations;
g Sal MAMIE aI;,. Ft 5; rTee, gao.
nieces. g Green Ir'' flower decoration. cold
NHSSS ''''H '''''iH'~''' iNS'''u FilSS' @oo
At Sl0-HaNiIand china Dinner Sets;
l39 pieces; green border decoration
Regular prize, SIC.
AT S5O-FIaVlIand china Dinner Sets, l5l
pieces. Regular price SO
At S6o-HaNl'and CHINA Dinner Sets: ll3
pieces; Inc border decoration, richly
traced with gold. Regular price $780,
uAvu ANN CuINA
~
Upward OF OoOO pieces OF HaVl-
rand China at half prices are ready
for Selling These nrires are less
+Lon +l,a GOODS "a, ba ;,,rortoa g..
.''"'i '''N 5000 N','' "''to! 'ou '0'
To-Day. Beautllul ana uSe1ul pieces
of every sort in an unlimited va
rietV of decorations Half Drices
Nau, A,,t,,,, GILL 40 l,,
~ H'''N'"'' o''N' "'N ,c"uy'
INCH, luStlouS ColollllSo StIlklnSly
beautiful designs. And the pieces
we look at as we write are the
Observation-Disclosures binds
''VCN' u y tl'iN'''
FIeSn, SllSP ntWlleSS-a uelght
to OlOr-lOVlng eyes.
These hints of the prices
AT % es-fretty bIaSe laHetaS, with
pfoaa stripes Vi eoIof' between uouDle
iihes OF PACK. very desirable tof waists
Al Sl-Chetkea iahetaS IN hIac-and-
whte' Ereen-ai'd-White' brown-and-
..,;,ts ,rt - ,,,, ~ -,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-10

The assertion that some day man will be a
hairless animal is scorned by scientists. Al
ready Halls Hair Remover is accomplishing
wonders in averting badness.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-10
Desirable Hotel Property
lE WAITE SALE
In PthT DEPOSIT, ND.

This is the most desirable location in Port
Deposit, being in the business centre OF the
town. The property is fee simple. Dmcn-
siOEs are l55 feet front By Isl feet deep. The
improve &c insist OF 81; ne hotel, stable,
zee house and sh. ds. Hctcl has 3, rooms
electric light, baths, hot and cold water and
all modern cnvcnlcnc,s. L. the stable are
- stall with larg" and commodioLS loft
The ice house has Il capacity OF 40 tons. The
shcds, hc all of the other improvcmt MS, are
in fine cOndit on.
For fl rthor aIticuars cal upon or write
to
JOHN FALLS,
Ant21-tf Port Dcpus, I. Maryland.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-10

AN Ekton correspondent of the People Column of the CECIL
WING to-day agtates the formation of Farmers Club aud
in which movement he the cooperation OF local agr
cuturists His letter timely and profitable in its suggestions
and it is to be hoped that the plan outlined will be early
mated.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-10
SEPTEMBER
Treasurer'5 Notice.

In pursuance OF an Act of Assembly. passed
at the January Session 1856. Chapter SO the
Undersigned, Treasurer of Cecil county. here
by gives notice that for the purpose of
receiving the
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-10
Hay for Sale.

Will sell in July hay mt ST. per ton. cash.
MRS. NJ. +. TUITE,
June lS-tf ElktOn. Md,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-02
THEY COULD NOT AGREE.
Commissioners Duggan and Lewis Have
Not The Same Views About Exam.
lining Contest Witnesses.

Commissioners Duggan and Lewis
disagreed on a question raised yestCr-
day at the hearing in the Langstaf-
Kelley election contest. Senator Nc
Donald objected to the questioning of
witness beyond the specific allCga-
tion made against his vote. If a voter
be on the bill Of particulars as not en-
titled to vote because he did not pay
his taxes, Senator Mcdonald held that
that voter should not be asked to pro-
duce his naturalization papers or to
fulfill the other statutory requirements.
Judge Gunster was asked to settle
the question. but he preferred to sub
NIT it to the full bench. Judge Ed
wards is in Wilkes Barre holding court
this week and will not be home until
Saturday.
A dozen or more whose names were
not on the bill of particulars were
called as witnesses yesterday, but the
commissioners decided not to hear any
except those whose votes were at
tackled. Those who were examined
were from the Eleventh ward. They
were as follows:
Will Budenbach, Alex. Brown, An
drew Bonezyk, L. Galbish, Waddio
NIOlSHlllShl, N'SCdT NIelSn3rt, William
Heunz, Daniel Heunze, Fred. Heunze,
Andrew Medler, Luke Moran, John J.
Murrin, John Morrison, James Nc
Guinness, William Mooney, George
Rockweiler, George w. RockweiIer,
Patrick A. Ryan, Joseph Shultz, Jo-
seph Samkizcish, Antony Steitz. John
Walsh, Patrick Walsh, William Buntz
Jacob F. Burtz, Vincent Bluege, John
Fl. Burgess, Jacob Geiger. John Gund-
ZACH, Frank Grambo, Louis Getz, Pat
rick Gibbons, Michael Galitz. Anton
klump, Christ Klein, Jacob Kunz. tr
Albert Lutzka, Joseph Mikus, James
Moore, JOHN Medler, Patrick Moore
Dan Muldoon, Frank Noll, Frank Neu.
ritter, Joseph Oswald, Otto OFT George
Rosar, John j. Reidanbach. Harr,
Saft, Frank Schaurer, Cha~es Truss
Charles Wirth, Henry Walters, Charles
Warnke, Henry Walters, Louis IL
thinner, Stanley Shalnski.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-02
COMMON PLEAS COURT.
Charge 10 Jury Ia Case Of Calendar
Against Assignee Jehn p. Kelly
viii Be Delivered Today.

Judge Mcpherson will charge the
jury this morning in the suit of Mrs
S. n. Calendar against Assignee John
p. Kelly, of the Olyphant Trust COM
pany. The evidence of the defendant
was that Mr. Calendar, husband OF
the plaintiff, subscribed for $4,000
stock in the trust company, and paid
his assessments with $3.50 in cash and
$4,000 worth of bonds which are the
bonds in question in the suit, and with
some other stocks. The argument Of
attorneys was made yesterday after.
noon.
In No. before Judge Gunster the
interpleader suit of w. p. Mcdowell
against William p. Joyce was tried and
eX-Judge Ward made the echoes ring
when he was arguing for the plain
tiff. Attorney j. c. Lange was assO-
ciated with him. Attorneys NJ. p.
Cawley and w. F. Shean represented
the defendant. A man named Holmes
owned two horses that he kept in
Swartz's livery stable on the West
Side. He sold them to DR.. Mcdowell, of
Adams avenue, and the day after the
doctor took the team away. The sher-
| iff levied on the effects in the livery
stable. 1t was alleged that the sale to
DIR. Mcdowell was only an evasion to
get the horses out of the stable before
the sheriff made the levy.
In the main court room another in
| terpleader suit was on trial. Attor-
ney George D. Taylor is plaintiff and
| Charles Paicon is defendant. Attor-
neys John p. Kelly and Thomas F.
| Wells represented the plaintiff and
| Attorneys f. C. Newcomb and John
j. Manning. the defendant James
| N. Campbell, of Scott township, a rela-
tive of Attorney Taylor was sold out
! last Christmas eve, and Mr.. Taylor
bought the property. at the sale.
Subsequently, Mr.. Paicon, who had
judgment against Mr.. Campbell is
sued an execution, and the sheriff
| proceeded again to sell the property
but this time Mr.. Campbell was not
the owner. The suit is to determine
whether or not Mr.. Taylor owned tn,
property. He claims that after hC
bought it he permitted Mr.. Campbell
to occupy the property and work it
as it is a piece of farm land.
a verdict in favor of Jennie Ford
in the sum of $3.50 against Valentine
Bliss and company, the North End
silk mill operators, was returned. Ir
the suit Of Anna l.. Ross against Mrs
Il. NJ. Rutland the jury found a YER
dict in favor of the plaintiff
A short while before adjournment &
jury was called in No. > to hear the
! case of Joseph H. 0unster against
George A. Jessup and others. Major
| Warren asked for a continuance, anC
stated that Mr.. Jessup was lying a
| the point Of death. He died later il
the day. Judge Archibald did not de
eide to send that case for trial hu
said he would give his decision thi
morning. 1t will not be tried.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-02


lence, obituary poetry and the like Will
be inserted in The Tribune only when
paid for in advance, at the rate OF 10
cents per line.
The American Volunteers will conduct
the services at the Rescue mission the
remainder of this week.
Philip Foy, of Pittston avenue, has
been appointed gardener at Connell park
10 succeed the late Matthew j. Malta sr.
Jim Judges Opera cafe at $40 Spruce
street near the Hotel Jermyn, will be
formally opened this afternoon and even
ing.
The sanitary committee of select coun-
Gil will meet this evening to consider the
two ordinances regulating the DISPOSE
tion of garbage.
The bond of Bessie n. Taylor. admins
tratriX, with J. b. Sckler and A. f..
kizcr as sureties. in the sum of $1,000,
was approved yesterday by court.
The report of viewers in the matter cf
grading Salem avenue, CarbOndale, was
yesterday approved finally by court and
the costs were placed on that city.
The Womans Kelley league will meet
this evening at 7.3O O'clock. All mem
bcrS are requested to be present, as BUS
mess of Importance is to be transacted.
with Superintendent Howell tomorrow
afternoon al the board of control rooms
TO arrange for the final term cxamma-
tlons.
At the residence of Garrett 4. Bogart
of the Delaware Lackawanna and West.
ern, on Adams avenue, a flag has been
raised. The pole has perChCd upon its tin
large golden eagle.
The funeral of cX-Postmastor Thomas
d. Thomas will take place this afternoon
at 2.3O o'clock from his late home, 80,
South Main avenue. lntcrment in Wash.
burn street cemetery.
A regular meeting of tho Outing club
will be held this evening and every mem.
ber is requested to be present, as severa
important matters are to be considered
Same place, o'clock.
Attorney John II. Edwards, auditor OF
the estate of II. II. Mcdowell reported
yesterday to court that there is a sun
amounting to $635.75 remaining to be dis
trbuted among the creditors.
Frank SpangenbCrg was committed tC
Jail yesterday in default of bail on tn,
charge of pointing pistol, and Emma
Spangenberg was committed in defauI
for keeping a house of i'll fame both bS
Alderman Milett of the Sixth ward.
The New York, Ontario and Westerr
Railway company has issued & leahe
which contains "A complete list of ship
of the American and Spanish navics.
is issued with the compliments of the
passenger department of the company.
The Equal Suffrage society of Lacka
wanna county met last evening at tn,
homo of Nellie q, Perry, 522 Lackawann,
avenue. The thirteenth political study
THE Government of Cities in the United
States" was conducted byIva NJ. Perry
An action to collect $3.50 with interes
from March IS, 1898, was begun in FRO
thonotary Copeland's office yesterday by
James f. Quinn against Rev. u. Iwanow
ski, of PriCeburg. Father IwarowsII
gave a promissory note fer the amour
TO Hunt & Connell, and the latter as
signed it TO Mr.. Quinn. The note went t,
protest.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-02
Mr.. MARTIN WAS FLIPPANT.
At Least SO Mr.. Murray Says and He
Wants Him Discharged.

Attorney r. j. Murray petitioned
court yesterday for the discharge Of
Attorney NJ. j. Martin, referee in the
case of MuldOon & Bowie against the
city of Scranton. Judge Edwards
granted a rule to show cause why the
referee should not be dismissed and
fixed next Saturday at 0 a. m. for the
hearing.
Mr.. Murray sets forth that as attoT-
ney for the plaintiff he began an action
of debt against the city on Dec. 20,
1897, and that in order to facilitate
matters the case was referred to Mr.,
Martin, and it requires only three
hearings. and that these were held
last January and none Of them was
more than an hour and a half long.
Several times since then he has re-
quested Mr.. Martin to file a report,
but all the satisfaction he received was
the following reply; Now don't get
funny or you'll not get it at ALL"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-02

s4OO for damages to his property by the
building OF a sewer basin at the corner
Of SHETLAND and Ninth streets. He
was directed to make the appeal.
WEST SIDE PAvEs.
The pavements committee reported
favorably the common council ordl-
nance providing for the paving of Hyde
Park avenue with brick between La
fayette and Division streets Later the
measure passed two readings.
The ordinance providing for side
walks on the following streets was re-
ported favorably and the measure re-
ferred for printing: East side of Mon
roe avenue between Gibson and Pine
streets, southwesterly side of Gibson
street between Monroe and quincy ave-
nues, west side of quincy avenue be-
tween Pine and Myrtle streets.
The joint fire department committee,
through Mr. Wenzel, presented it's re-
port as required by law, for the year
ending on the first Monday in April
1t recited in detail the needed improve
ments, changes, repairs, etc, in the
department generally and at the sew
eral engine houses. The report was
read and adopted and copies ordered
printed for the use of the members.
This resolution, introduced by Mr..
Wenzel, was adopted:
That the city clerk and clerk of COM
mon council are hereby notified that i'm
mediately upon the passage of this reso-
luton they shall refuse all persons other
than members of councils access to file
boxes for the purpose of examining the
contents thereof.
Mr.. Walker presented a petition of
Fifth ward property owners asking
that the Scranton Railway company
be directed to repair the pavement be-
tween it's rails on Washburn street be-
tween Main and Sumner avenues. The
petition was referred to the streets and
bridges committee with instructions to
Investigate and report at the next
meeting.