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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-10-08
EIGHTH DISTRICT NEWS.
CoNowISGo. Oct. Z, 1893.

C0NowISGo. Oct. 7, 1893.
The names OF seventeen young voters were
added TO the list in this district last Tuesday
John WhaIen merchant at lakewood, who
was con fined to his bed by sickness for sew
eral weeks, is now able to be out.
Mrs. Amy Citing, OF Wilmington, paid a
visit to her mother Mrs. Lydia Knnard, at
Pilot Town last week.
Mrs. Nancy Sidwell, of Wallingford, Pa, a
native of this district, visited relatives at
Conowingo last Sunday.
meeting was held last Tuesday night in
Bennett Hall, lakewood. for the purpose OF
starting an order OF Improved Order of Red
Men. Enough were present to secure a
charter.
The canning season will soon be over, as
tomatoes are getting scarce and Jack Frost is
almost here.
The boys and girls are keeping an eye on
the chestnut trees. The crop will be fair in
this section.
Preparations are being made for the begin
ming of operations at the Klondike, near
Oakwood
On Wednesday night, October 10, all per
sons interested in organizing Tribe OF Red
Men will meet in Bennett Hall, Oak
wood Members of tribes from North East
and Elkton are expected to be present to in
struct the members OF the new tribe The
visitors will be cordially received and treated
to ice cream, cake, lemonade and cigars. A
jolly good time is expected.
Members OF Oakwood Council, Jr. O. U. A..
will visit Conowingo School on Friday,
October IA. at 3 p. m. and raise a pole and
present flag to the school. Rev. w. E.
Greenfield, OF Colora, will be present to make
the presentation speech. Miss Belle Vanne-
man, the teacher. will see that her pupils
respond in a credtable manner. The public
is cordially invited to attend.
Rev. W. L. Greenfield preached a special
sermon last sunday afternoon in Bethesda
Church Mt lakewood. The house was packed
to the doors with people from the surround
ing country, many of whom came long dis
lance. The Jr. o. L. A. NJ, OF lakewood
Council, attended in a body. Excellent
music was rendered by the choir.
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Jasp. MQnin &S0ns
NORTH EAST NEWS.

NORTH EAST. Oct. 7. 1898
s. A. Sturgeon, Of Philadelphia is spend
ing Il week with friends in town
Allan Grosh represented st. Mary's f.
Church ut the convention Of the Brotherhood
OF st. Andrew, at Baltimore last Sunday.
Mrs. Emma Klnefelder. of Chestertown, is
the guest Of Dr. and Mrs. s. f. Ford
Miss Eva Foard, of Cherry Hill, is teaching
the Kindergarten in the public school.
j. Meekins has pear tree in his yard
which is in full bloom.
The Town Commissioners have improved
the streets this week ly cleaning and fixing
them up.
Rev. Giles b Cooke preached for Rev.
Whittingham who was unable to Ill his
charge at Long Green, Baltimore county last
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Geo Mccullough, OF Whining
ton, spent n few days with Mr.. and Mrs.
John Mearns.
Mrs. Ella pickle. OF McKeesport is the
guest of her sister, Mrs Oscar Slack.
A number of our citizens are at Denton
being summoned on the Hargraves murder
case.
Mrs. Laura Tamney. Of Havre de Grace,
spent few days with Judge Chas. L. Booty
Harry West has improved two school houses
in Elk Neck this week by fresh coat of
paint.
Twenty Odd Fellows lead by Pastor
Wise, attended Ebenezer Church last Sunday
in a body.
Owing to the increase in business +. T. B.
Day manufacturer of baskets will enlarge his
plant to twice its capacity.
At the sitting of the registration last Tues
day twelve new ones We're added and five
removals. The second and last registration
will be held next Tuesday.
surprise birthday party was given Emma
Veasey last Wednesday evening at her home
ON Main street. about thirty OF her friends
enjoyed the event.
Mrs. Jane Hall. OF Nebraska, is the guest
OF Mr.. and Mrs +. s. NJ. Johnson
Spencer and Silver who are operating the
canning house OF b. +. Thomas this wear
have canned about $500 cases They con-
tracted for a $50 acres of tomatoes but owing
to the dry rot, the yield was not up to the
standard. This firm has a fine canning
house in operation in Hartford county.
Postmaster, Jessie West is sojourning at
Washington, d. c.
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CECILTON ITEMS.

CEClLroN, October 7, 1898.
Miss Eddie Ferguson has returned home
after spending the summer in Chesapeake
City.
Miss Gertie Colvin hus returned home
after short stay with friends near Back
Greek.
Miss Susie M. Ellison and Mr.. George Nor
gan, OF Baltimore, have been spending a
week with their grandfather Thon rs P.
Jones.
Miss Susie Parker, OF Middletown, and
Miss Evelyn KILLER, of st. Augustine, were
entertained on Thursday OF last week by
Mrs. Wilson Merritt.
There will be a grand tournament at
Galena, Kent county, on Saturday, October
IS, under the auspices of the Galena Brass
Band.
Miss Annie Richards has returned to her
home in Philadelphia after spending the
summer at home with her sister Miss Mary
E. Richards.
MIR. and Mrs. W. b. Davis entertained their
cousin Miss S. NJ. Ellison this week.
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CHESAPEAKE CITY NEWS.
CnrsApEAKE CRY, Oct. 7, /

.Our fqru.crs are engaged in drilling wheat
1.-THE old saying plenty OF nuts q hard
winter then we shall have a few sleigh rides
al least.
For several days this week we did not have
al uilister in town, but they all expect to be
here before Sunday.
MI Andrew Daley who WIS found IN
conscious on the street in Baltimore. suffering
from paralysis, has been brought to his home
and is in q serious condition. Mr.. Daley 5
pockets were picked aud papers as well as
money taken.
The torpedo boat "Gywn" passed through
here on Sunday on her way 10 Annapolis
Our town was quite lively last Sunday
owing to the number otteams passing through
on their way to Bohemia where the Balt-
more BohemIans held their celebration.
Miss Julia Marioner will sell at public sale
all her household goods on Saturday after
noon.
Mrs Annie Conrey is having the houses
Occupied by George Rhoads and John Rey-
noIds painted.
The Sewing Society Of the Presbyterian
Church, II at the home OF Mrs. James ).
Hopper. on Tuesday evening
TIE young people OF the town are trying
10 reorgsalze the Social and Literary Club
and n meeting OF the Old members have been
enNed for next Monday evening.
Miss EDDIE Ferguson, of Cecilton has re-
TUNED to her home after several weeks spent
with her sister, Mrs. Byron Bouchele.
Miss Cora Massey, OF Chestcrtown. is the
guest OF her aunt, Mrs J. j. Williams, at st.
Augustine.
Miss Mary Willis who has been taking
course in nursing In Baltimore, has returned
10 her home accompanied 10y friend
L. A. Eansaut has been visiting in Phila-
delpha
Edward litter is spending some time at
home.
Benjamin Biddle, Of Kennedyvile, was in
town one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Mccullough. Of Ell
ION, spent tuesday with Mr.. H. II. Brady.
Mrs. Ann Buckworth spent several days
last week with her daughter Mrs. Joshua
Hudson.
Miss Sadie J. May, of Baltimore, is at Mrs
Henry Jones.
Miss Miunie deCoursey has returned from
pleasant visit in Bethlehem, Pa
Miss Katharine Reese, of Elkton, is the
guest OF Mrs. l.. E. Dushane.
Miss Addie Williams, Of st. Augustine, has
been visiting relatives in Germantown, Pa.
Miss Alice G.. II. Clark is spending some
time with relatives in Philadelphia.
Miss Anna Hanson, OF Baltimore ia the
guest Of Miss Elsie Ksrsner
Mrs. Elizabeth Cooling, wife of Wesley
Cooling died at her home in Philadelphia,
on Saturday, and Was brought to her brothers
Henry HHser, on Tuesday. The funeral was
held at two o'clock with interment at Bethel
Mrs. Cooling was i'll her forty second year.
She lett several small children.
John Lee has opened laundry in the old
bakery on George street
Miss Wicks has returnsd to Mr John Banks
after spending the summer with Baltimore
friends.
DR.. W. C. Karsner spent Monday in Balti-
more.
Harry Morgan and Miss Emma Morgan
spent Sunday with Mrs. Milcha Lusby. Of
fC3cilton.
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HARRINGTON ITEMS.
FARMINGTON. Oct. Z. lSC


The Pennington base ball team PLAYED
their second game with the Ridge nine last
Saturday and were defeated by score OF $
TOT.
Mrs. p. A. Slicer is visiting relatives in
Philadelphia and Ardmorc.
Mrs. Annie Watson and children spent a
few days at Mt Cuba, Pa, visiting her son,
Arthur.
Rev. Mr.. Mowbray, of Zion Circuit,
preached very interesting sermon to the
Odd Fellows at Ebenezer on last Sunday
afternoon. A number Of the Order were
present from North East and Rising Sun.
The Epworth League OF Ebenezer will hold
song service on next Sunday evening under
the leadership Of Miss Eva Brickley.
The Ladies Aid Society will meet at Mrs
George Williams this afternoon at 2 o'clock
Frank Brickley and Daniel Hawk and
wife, of Ebenezer Sunday School, were
elected as delegates to attend the convention
held in Baltimore.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-10-08
REGISTRATION DAY f
REGISTRATION DAY FOR 1898:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER II.
FOR REVISION ONLY:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER IS.

Registration Offices will be open from a.
IN, to- =. IN.
The Registers will sit at the following
places III their respective district or precinct
First district In Cecilton-At Mrs. Hall.
Shoe Store, on road leading through
Cecilton to Middletown, Del.
Second district-In Chesapeake City-At
Coeman's Furniture Room, on West
side George street, between Second and
Third streets.
Third district-First precinct, Eikton-At
Samuel II. Kings Warehouse, on South
side OF Main street, at Partridge's Hill
Third district Second precinct, Elktop-
AT Herman LETTERS Warehouse on South
side Main street, in West Elkton.
Fourth district-Fair Hill-At Henry
Hess Hotel.
Fifth district First precinct, North East
Att l.. M"ore's Drug Store.
Fifth distrct-Srcond precinct, at Charles,
towl-At j. w. Logan's Store.
Sixth district-At Rising Sun IN Chap
man Room, next door to Postotlice.
Seventh district-Frst precinct, at Port
Deposit-At Abrabams' Store Building.
Seventh district-Second precinct, Perry
ville-At c. l.. Coles Store.
Eighth district At Oakwood-In Ameri-
can Mechanics Hall.
Ninth district At Zion-In Samuel Kirk
Shoe Store
JOHN G. MCNAMEE. Pres.
WALTER BUCKWORTH.
JOHN NJ. TUCKER,
- Board of Election Supervisors for Cecil
County. sent94
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Desirable Hotel Property
AT
PRIVATE SALE
in PORT DEPOSIT, MD.

This is the most desirable location in Port
Deposit, being in the business centre of the
town. The property is fee simple. Dimen-
sions are l55 feet front by 1875 feet deep. The
improvements consist of stone hotel, stable.
electric light, baths, hot and cold water and
all modern convcniences. In the stable are
% stalls with a large and commodious loft.
The ice house has II capacity of 40 tons. The
sheds, / Ike all of the other improvements. are
in fine condition,
For further particulars call upon or write
to
JOHN FALLS,
Aug27-tf Port Deposit, Maryland.
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FIRE TAX NOTICE.
Farmers and Mechanics Insurance AS
ISOLATION of Cecil County,

AS Secretary and Treasurer of the farmers
ana Mechanics Insurance Association of Cecil
COUNT. hereby give notice that under date
o. o. September ION. 1898, an assessment of
basis, al higher rates in proportion, was
ordered by the Board of Directors of said As
snciallon to meet loss of Candy Balderstor
iillam H. Cameron, William 4. johnson, and
0ther small fires and exp, nscs thereof, to be
hhaI!y Que and payable on or before Novem-
per ION, 1873. If any person shall refuse or
nc 10 pay ms or her tax by that date, his
or hcr propcrt. shall not he protected by the
Association until said tax is paid.
f.. u. CARHART,
"cptl'-4Wks. Secretary and Treasurer
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Reduced Rates to Philadelphia via Penn
sylvania Railroad, Account Peace

Sylvania Railroad, Account Peace
Jubilee.
For the grand Peace Jubilee at Philadel-
phia, October. 26 and 81, the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company will sell excursion tickets
from all ticket stations on its line, to Phila-
delphia, at rate OF single fare for the round
trip minimum rate, rs cents). Tickets will
be sold and good, going, October "a and 81,
and returning leaving Philadelphia to Oct.
81, inclusive. This jubilee will be one Of the
greatest events in the history OF Philadelphia.
The rededication Of Independence Hall,
recently restored; the unwilling of the Grant
Equestrian Monument, Paramount Park; a
monster civic and industrial parade, and a
grand military and naval pageant, led by
General Miles and other distinguished heroes
OF the late war, will be prominent features
The President and his Cabinet are also
expected to be present. oct S-3t
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NOTICE TO CIR y TORS.

rms Is I" g'v" notice that he subscribers of
= ecu county 'cobtuincd from the Orphans
Court OF said county letters of administrator
on the personal estate of
E! LEN S. MARTINDALE,
iatc OF SAID county, deceae ed. All persons
having claims against the said deceased are
hereny warned TO exhibit the same with the
vouchers thereof duly authenticated.
on or before the I'd DAY of March, 1899,
they may otherwise be excluded from any
benefit of said estate. Al! persons indebted
70 sald estate are requested to make imme-
dlate payment to the subscribers Given
under our hands this I'd day of Sept, 1898,
HANNAH NJ. CLIFFORD
and SAMUEL l.. MARTINDALE,
Test ADMINISTRATORS
H. T., JaMAR, Register SeptlI-6wks
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Registration.

The final sitting Of the registers of election
will be held on Tuesday next October nth.
Last chance. The registration on Tuesday
last was slight throughout the county.
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!. I. Mullan de Sons.

A Store Ever y t Il i IL &
they wear;from
For Men head to foot,
styles, quality
And Boys and moderate
prices in every
department. Ready
made clothing for fall
and winter; Suits, Over
coats, Coats, and Vests
and Trousers for all sizes
from 3 year size boys to
the 5o-inch chest extra
sized man. Custom tailor
ing by careful competent
cutters and tailors. Have
you ever seen the depart
ment on our second floor?
Come in and look through
even if you are not ready
to order. Furnishing
Department, one of the
most popular in our cs-
Enlistment, showing a
wonderful growth in trade
and accommodation. Hats
and Shoes all sizes, the
new styles, the reliable
qualities and satisfactory
prices for good goods.
Come and see us.
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E! LEN S. MARTINDALE,
ORDER NISI,
In the matter of the sale of the Mortgsged
Real Estate of William NJ. SINCE ly.

In the matter of the sale of the Mortgsged
Real Estate of William NJ SINCE w.
In the Circuit Court for Cecil County, In
Equity.
Ordered, this 10th day of September 1898, tina,
the sale made and reported by william T.
Warburton, attorney in the above entitled
cause to the contrary thereof be shown on
or before the 18th day of November next, pro-
vided copy of this order he inserted in some
newspaper printed and published in Cecil
county aforesaid once week for one month
before the 18th day of October next
me report states the amount of sale to be
S20,950.
JOHN G. WILLIAMS,
True Copy-Test: Clerk
scptl1-4t JOHN G. WILLIAMS, Clerk.
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Registration Notice

:, III cnlilpliance with provisions of Section
ia'o, ana amendments thereto, notice il
herchy given of the time and places Of regis.
lratlon ana or revision thereof in Cecil
spective district or precinct AT the place here
matter designated on the following DAYS for
'he purpose OF registration and revision
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FINE FARM OF 1873 ACRES. GOOD I,AND
and improvements; exceptionally wel located
l.. NJ. HAINES
sepio-u Elkton, Md.
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For Sale.

FOR SALE-Onc Hostcin-F riesiap Bull
Calf. Seven OF the ancestors of this calf have
average butter records of 81 pounds and a
ounces IN I days; hftccn of them average
records OF u pounds and II ounces in : DAYS.
ALFRED FASSITT.
Juhe1o Sylmar, Cecil Co., Md,
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-25
Or Sentry Duty.

It is related Of an Irish recruit on
sentry duty at Chickamauga one night
that he challenged figure in the
darkness with the usual "Who goes
there" The reply, "The officer Of the
day." was something he was not pre-
pared for, so he responded, "Then
phat the devil are yez doin out here
at night"
An Irish sentinel Of the Fifth Mis-
souri, at Chickamauga was sharply re-
proved by the officer Of the day for
permitting persons to approach with
out giving the countersign. The Irish
man listened patiently and was then
about to walk away when the officer
called sharply: "Well, you haven I
asked me for that countersign yet.
Quick as a fash the soldier thrust hls
bayonet point uncomfortably close to
the officers breast, while he grimly
CALCULATED: Lave US have that coun-
tersign, thin, and be dom quick about
it."
During the encampment at Mobile
the Second Louisiana wasin position
where the most convenient route TO
reach it was through the camp Of the
First Alabama. One of the members
Of the Louisiana camp was out after
hours, and as he came 10 the line Of
the Alabama camp he ran into senti-
mel, who promptly brought his gun TO
a charge and shouted Halt" The
Louisianian promptly halted and the
sentinel and he stood peering at each
other for some time through the gloom
Finally the sentinel, in tremulous
tones said: "You can't get through
this line unless you say 'Hobson. ="
'Hobson r. the Louisianian promptly
said. The sentinel brought his piece
to present, the intruder saluted and
the line was passed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-25

Persons who take an interest IN the
growth Of locomotives and the strength
Of the trains they pull will be interest
ed in the statement of the Railroad Ca
zette that locomotive fthe Pennsyl-
vania Railway recently drew a train
about three-quarters Of a mile long'
made up Of l30 loaded coal cars, from
Altoona to Harrisburg, l32 miles, IN
twelve hours. The weight behind the
tender was 5,2l2 tons, the locomotive
weighing lO4 tons. This is said to
have been the heaviest train ever moy-
ed long distance by single locomo-
tive. Two crews were required to
handle it. 4 train OF sixty cars is
commonly called a long one, but ideas
on this subject will have TO be revised,
as improved grades, improved road
beds, improved rails and improved To-
comotives make more economical rail-
roading possible.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-25
SHEPHERDSTOWN w. VA. THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 1898.

uniform attracted crowd from the
streets. They Kissed as he approached
to haul down the flag. Then the stars
and stripes rose in place Of the other.
Many of those present wept bitterly
as the flag of the victorious stranger
rose into place above the fort.
Fearing that the crowd might lower
"old glory" Lieutenant Brumby asked
an American infantry officer to move
up a detachment to guard it. FOrtu-
nately the officer met company
coming up with band. The infantry
men presented arms and the band
played "The Star-Spangled Banner, "
which lent eclat to the ceremony.
The conduct of the Spaniards was
disgraceful after the capitulatiOn. The
gunboat Cebu was brought down the
river, with the Spanish flag flying, and
was set on fire at the mouth Of the
Pasig. A party of Americans boarded
her and hoisted the stars and stripes.
They tried fruitlessly to save three
launches and several boats, which were
destroyed.
Landing soon after General Merritt,
I traversed the walled city. l found
both the residents and the soldiers re-
markably well, considering the fact
that they had been reported starving.
Many were well pleased that the CAPT
tu!ation had been agreed upon, as a
bombardment of the city proper would
have been attended by severe loss OF
life among non-combatants.
The American troops quickly occu-
pied the city on both sides Of the Pasig,
sleeping in the streets throughout the
night of August l3, which was wet
one and made the strange conditions
doubly disagreeable. Yet the con-
duct of the troops was beyond praise.
The insurgents on August 1.-THE
day after the surrender-entered some
Spanish trenches on the outskirts Of
the city, but were repulsed. General
Merritt notified them that they will
not be permitted to come inside the
city. 1t is probable that the Ameri-
cans will now deal with the insurgents
unless an amicable arrangement Is ar
rived at soon.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-25
How To Govern Them.

Plans for the temporary government
of Cuba and the territory which will
be acquired from Spain as result of
the war are now under serious consid-
Grafton BY the President and the mem
bers Of the cabinet.
Porto Rico, as an actual acquisition
to the territory of the United States,
will be placed in charge of military
governor, who Will exercise a super
visory control Of all the functions Of
the government, under the direction Of
the President, until Congress shall de-
termine upon a permanent form OF
government for the island. The Pres
ident, under the constitution and laws,
has no authority to go beyond this pre-
Iminary or temporary stage in the es-
tabhshment Of any system OF govern
mental control, although it is altogeth-
er probable that in his message to Con-
gress on the subject he Will exercise
his constitutional privilege Of making
recommendations
Upon Congress alone will devolve
the responsibility and duty Of deter
mining the character of the political
relations which Porto Rico shall per-
manently bear to the United States.
There are reasons for the belief that
the President himself favors a colonial
form of government, and that this view
is shared by members Of the cabinet.
Canada is cited as having a model CO.
louial government, which is sausiac
tory alike to a majority of It's peo-
pie and to the mother country. This
system, however, it is believed, can be
put into operation only after the peo-
pie have demonstrated satisfactorily
their ability to govern themselves in
telligently in all local matters.
Upon the evacuation of Cuba it is
believed to be the intention of the
President to establish for the whole
island temporary military govern
ment, similar to that now in operation
at Santiago. When order has been
fully restored and the people have set
tied down to their peaceful occupa-
tions, it is believed to be the view Of
the President that a convention of
representatives of the people should be
called to vote upon the question Of a
form of government for the island.
The presence of the army Of the
United States would be guarantee
that every citizen who would subscribe
to an oath binding himself to support
whatever form Of government should
be agreed upon should have the un-
questioned right to vote for whomso-
ever he pleased to represent him at
this convention. The action Of this
body, however, would have to be SUBJ
mitted to the United States for ap-
proval or disapproyal.
1t is pointed out that this conyen-
ton of representatives of the whole
people, in the free exercise Of their
choice, might express wish to become
colonial dependency Of the United
States, or might favor a republican
form Of government, or possibly a ma
ority might ask TO be annexed to the
United States In any Of these con-
tingences it is believed that their
wishes would meet the approval Of the