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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-11-12

Bakers plurality, 1896 ..... 5,367
MARYLAND CoNGREssMEE ELECT.
Four Republicans and two Democrats will
represent Maryland in the Fifty-sixth Con-
Cress. They are:
First District t-John Walter Smith, Demo
crat.
Second District William B. Blkar, Re-
publican.
Third District-Frank C. Wachter. RepuE-
lican.
Fourth District james w. Denny. Demo
crat.
Fifth Distrct-Sidney f. Mudd, Republ =
can.
Sixth District George A. Penrrc. Republi-
can.
The table below, as far as it can now be
ascertained, the official returns not having
baen made, shows that in the congress
ional election of Tuesday the Republicans
carried the State of Maryland outside of the
city of Baltimore, by $3.50 The Democrats
carried the city by 543. The vote of the two
parties is us follows:
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HARRY d. MOVES.

Harry d. Noyes, son of the late Col. Enoch
Noyes, died November End. at his home near
Port Deposit, this county, aged 26 years after
lingering Illness of three years, which he
bore with patience and cheeriulness. He
was dutiful son, afrectionate aud devoted
brother. The deceased had been Il member
OF the Presbyterian Church. a little more than
one year.
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Sanitary Improvement,

The sewer on Lort's lane, Elkton, has been
put in, and the force of workmen under
Bailif Biddle, are now engaged on the Church
street sewer. The drain on Lorts lane is a
fifteen inch pipe and will run from the corner
at A. ?. Shockley's residence, connecting
with the sewer on Delaware Avenue, in front
OF Mr.. Ii. NJ. McCulloughs residence.
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MRS. SUSAN DAVIS.

Mrs. Susan Davis, widow of the late George
Davis, of Cecil county. died on Tuesday, at
Stanton, Del. at the home of her son-in- law,
Joseph Kitchens. Mrs Samuel Harris. of
Elkton, is daughter of the deceased.
The funeral took place from her late home
yesterday morning, the remains being
brought to Elkton, and inferred in the ElE-
ton Cemetery.
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Highwaymen Reported.

Samuel Miller, in the employ of A. H.
Owens & Bro, of Perryville reported case
of highway robbery on Tuesday afternoon.
He stated that he had been held up by two
white men and colored man near Cool
Springs. while driving home in his takery
about $40,
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Deaths.
MRS. SUSAN R. CLENDENIN.

Mrs. Susan Il. Clendenin, daughter of the
late John Ricketts,, of near Elkton, died at her
home in Baltimore on Sunday. aged ninety
seven years. Her husband, Arthur A. Glen
denim, died in 1853. She leaves four daugh-
ters and two sons. Mrs. Sarah Wilson, of
Newark, Del, is daughter of the deceased.
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Church Dedication.

The postponed dedication of the West
Amwell Chapel (John Perkins Memoria) is
announced to take place tomorrow, Sunday
afternoon, at 2 80 O'Clock. Addresses will be
made by Revs. A. S. Mowbray and W. A.
Wise, and G. A. Blake, Esq. Rev. Mr.. Nc
Sorley, Mrs. Daniel Harvey and Miss Mary
Perkins will take part in the musical pro-
gram.
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LIZZIE SPARKS.

Lizzie Sparks, aged nine years, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. George Sparks, died at her
parents home near Elkton, on Wednesday.
last week, from typhoid fever. Tho remains
day
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$1,000 40
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

The County Commissioners met on We'd
nesday and Thursday. A large number of
claims We're examined. Repairs to cost $50
were ordered to be made to the E.kton jail.
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Kay Ewing.

Miss Nora Ewing, daughter of postmaster
James Ewing, of Blake, was married on
Thursday afternoon, to Mr.. Charles Kay, at
the residence OF her parents, by the Rev. A.
W. Mather.
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ELECTION IN CECIL.

In Cecil county the election resulted in a
majority for Hon. William b. Baker, the Re-
publican Congressional nominee. of 1l3, who
was elected by majority Of about 400 in the
district All the official returns are not in
yet.
High License carried Cecil county by a
majority Of 336
The official vote of the county was as fol-
lows, the returns being made by the election
judges in Elkton on Thursday:
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Four additional births for August, 10 for
September and 80 for October.
Secretary was directed to have postal cards
printed for the convenience of physicians in
reporting infectious diseases.
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The Cecil County Board OF Health met on
Wednesday morning at the office OF secre-
tary Bratton in Elhton.
The Secretary read some correspondence
In regard to the pig pen nuisance at Port
Deposit. The Town Council was advised to
pass au ordinance prohibiting the keeping of
hogs inside the town limits.
Several visits have been made to Perryylle
and letter concerning the untdiness Of the
street, the dangerous flthness and lack OF
drainage Of the yards was addressed to the
Town Council on October 90 No answer
received. More typhoid fever there than any
other section Of the county.
a complaint concerning ventilation at the
Jail was referred to the County Commits
sioners, who will take action in the matter.
Scarlet fever was reported in two
families at Theodore, and whoopng cough
in Elkton. Nine cases OF diptheria one in
Elkton, one In upper Elk Neck, six
In middle Elk Neck, and one in lower Elk
Neck. Two deaths in neither Of which was
antitoxin used. The Secretary visited the
school house near Wesley Chapel, and found
no reason to believe that the disease origin
ated there. Conferred with the school auth
critics in regard to closing the school,
Ten cases of typhoid fever were reported.
One death Of September case at Andora.
Antitoxin will be furnished by the County
Commissioners to persons unable to pay for
it. Can be secured from H. G. Wells, Elkton,
and Harry Cameron, Port Deposit. Drug
,.;n
from physician stating when, where, upon
whom used, and that the parties are unable
to pay for it.
Five additional deaths were reported for
September and 23 for October.
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ELECTION NOTES.

Theodore Roosevelt's (Republican) plural
ity for Governor of New York State now
seems to be somewhere between 1000 and
10000. The Legislature will probably have II
the Senate standing q Republicans to 90
Democrats, and the Assembly s8 Republicans
to 81 Democrats.
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NEWRIIRY CENTER.

Box supper and entertainment at
Town House Hall on Monday evening,
April 18th, as farewell to Rev. u. Y.
McDOugall for his past two years la,
bors in Newbury Center. A musical
and literary program will be rendered
consisting of vocal and instrumental
music and select readings. etc. The
ladies are requested to bring boxes
we'll filled with them. General admls-
sion 10 cents, ladies free. Come one
and all and enjoy this entertainment.
The entertainment to begin at I'3o'
The death of A. c. James, who, was
one of our oldest townsmen and hlgh-,
ly respected citizen, will cast sad
gloom over all of his many acqualnt,
ances. Mr.. James was in his Slst year,
having lived for many years where ne
died. He had always been a hard
working man and most genial neigh
Dor and townsman. He leaves wlte
and two daughters to mourn his loss
Funeral at the house on Thursday at
l p. m.
J. Buchanan and wife received very
fine present by express one night this
week of a silver water pitcher.
N. E. Hutchins comes to the Centre
this week to paint the house and sheO
for Mrs. Andrew r. nfrew, also to &c
some painting at the store.
Miss Eliza George is this week visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Ruby Barrows.
Moses Hood has painted a road car
for G. G. Rowland in the past week.
Mrs. Frank J. Leavitt of Detroit
L Al
last week on her way to Boston.
A. N. Laing is expected home OF
Saturday from ManchesteRsN. ID.
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Don't forget that Silsby & Knight 5
is the place to buy your Spring Tooth.
Harrows, Plows and Weeders.
Alvah C. James an old and highly
esteemed resident of this town died at
his home on Jefferson Hill Monday
niobt. A more extended notice viii
be given next week.
Everybody should attend the Cuban
Social at Mrs. G. F. Darling's this Fri
davl evening. The literary program
will begin at O'Clock. The musical
mart of the entertainment will be Civ
On Inv Miss Maude Huntley Clark aud
Mrs. II. Il. johnson of Bradford. An
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WEST NEWBURY.

The friends and relatives of ]. N.
Carleton received the sad news of his
death April 9th. The following no.
tice is from the LaGrange Reporter;
Mr.. j. N. Carleton, one of Troup's old
and respected citizens, died at his home
in Mountville, Ca, on Wednesday. He
numbered his friends by the score in La
Grange, all of whom will be panied to
learn of his death. He was buried on
Thursday with Masonic honOrs. The Re
porter, in common with their many
friends, extends it's sympathy to the be-
reaved ones.
John Nelson Carleton was the son
of the late Dudley Carleton of this
place. He was born Oct. %, 1929, and
was the eighth of family of ten chill
dren. There are seven of the family
now living, w. G. Carleton, Mrs. Q. b.
Rogers. Dudley Baker Carleton, Geo.
W., Mrs l.. L. Tucker, Mrs. Homer
Sanborn and Mrs. X. x. Wilson. AT
ter finishing his course at NeWbury
Seminary he entered Middlebury col
lege. From there he went South in
1852. and has never since visited his
native town. He held important po-
sitions, both social and political, In his
foster state. Mr.. Carleton leaves a
widow, one son and an adopted daugh-
ter.
John Thomas is testing the cows in
this vicinity.
Mrs. Geo. Tyler and Joseph Sawyer
are having their houses painted.
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SOIJTH NFWRJJRY.

Married at the home of the bride
parents Tuesday, April 18th, Mr.. +. "
Hathaway and Miss Carrie l.. KING ht'
Mrs. F. J. Doe, Miss Mary f. Doe
and Master Freeman are stopping at
c. G. Does.
Mrs. Hathaway of Boston is visiting
at J. J. Smiths this week.
Miss Mary E. Smith returned to
Randolph school Monday, after a
weeks vacation.
Several from this section will join
the grange to be organized at New
bury soon.
We have four mails each day. The
Haverhill stage meets the 9.23 a: III
train and the 3.O5 and lis p. m. trains
emitting the 1913 a. m. train south.
Numerous fish lights are to seer
along the river banks these nights.
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interesting paper on the Cuban situa-
ton will be given by Mrs. w. I'll. At
kinson. Refreshments will be served,
Married at the brides home on April
18th, Carrie L.. second daughter OF
Andrew J. Knight, and Francis u:
Hathaway, Rev. VIM. Sutherland OF
Newport, n. H., officiating.
Died at the town farm Saturday,
April 9th, Charles Avery. aged 50
years. Mr.. Avery went to the town
farm with a brother and sister last
January, he had been in feeble health
for number of years and his death
was not surprise. Funeral at the
town farm Tuesday at p. M, Rev. j.
L. Merrill officiating, burial at the
town house.
Norris & Bayley of St. Johnsbury
have been in town showing the opera
ton of "The New Light" or Acetylene
gas-a light clean, safe and sure gener-
ated from carbide and water. Mr..
Bayley taught our village school about
twenty years ago and his ancestors
were of this town, so Mr.. BayIey is no
alien, and withal entitled to credit.
Sunday in the M. E. church marks
JIo close Vi dllOlll6I COllIClC Civ JS'i'
Reports of the years work will be CIV
en- at the morning service. The pas.
tors theme is "What think ye of
Christi" evening, "a memorable walk
and talk. " Bro. White has been an
acceptable preacher, a live citizen, a
good neighbor and his return another
year is desired and expected.
The Easter concert in the M. E.
church proved a very interesting oc-
casion. 1t was enjoyed by large and
appreciative audience, and all pro-
nounced 1t very fitting and beautiful
commemoration of resurrection day.
From remarks we have hearflt seems
that the Young people are developing
very admirable and useful talents
Those who rendered the Easter Carols
deserve the highest commentator
Among the children who gave recita.
tions little Alice Brown. who IS visit.
ing from Concord, deserves special
mention. while all performed their
parts we'll. The general verdict is lei
us have more of such entertainments
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ROLTONVuLE.

Mr.. and Mrs. H. P. Kidder will cele-
bfate the 4Oth anniversary of their
wed ding by a reception afternoon and
evening of April 18th.
A part of last Thursday evenings
entertainment was repeated on ThlSs&
day evening of this week.
Mrs. George Kelley of Marshfield
stopped with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
James Gardner, over Sunday, on her
way to Bradford where she will visit
for a few days.
Quite number are planning to hear
the 'Dr. of Alcantara" at Woodsyllle
the 22d. All will be pleased to hear
Miss Clarke and Mr.. Mum again.
Easter exercises were given by the
Sabbath school under the direction OF
Mrs. and Miss Hanson.
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who suffers from weakness and disease of
the distinctly feminine organs, whether she
realizes it or not, is being slowly but surely
tortured to death. She suffers almost con-
FINALLY with sick headache. She has pains
in the back, what she calls stitches y in the
side and shooting pains everywhere. She
experiences burning and dragging down
sensations She becomes weak, nervous
and respondent. She neglects her home,
and is petulant with her husband. If she
consults the average physician, there is not
one chance in ten that he will hit upon the
real cause of her trouble He will attribute
her bad feelings to stomach, liver, heart or
nervous trouble. A woman i'll this condl-
ton should consult some eminent and skill
full specialist who has had a wide expert
ence DR.. R. V. Pierce, for thirty years
chief consulting physician to the Invallds
Hotel and Surgical Institute, at Buffalo,
N Y, has, with the assistance of staff of
able physicians, prescribed for many thou
sands of women. He has invented won
derful medicine for ailing women, known
as DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. 1t
has stood the test for thirty years. 1t acts
directly on the delicate and important or
gans concerned in wifehood and mother
hood, making them strong and well. 1t
allays Inflammation, heals liberation,
soothes pain and tones and builds up the
nerves. 1t transforms weak, nervous wom-
en- into healthy, happy wives and mothers.
"I WIS an invalid for over a year with change
of life" writes Mrs c. Smith OF or Cascade
Co Mont Had pains across the pit of my
stomach and such extreme weakness could
hardl> walk took one bottle Of DIR, Pierce S
Golden Medical Discovery and 1--WE OF his Fa-
vsr,tr PTescTiptic2 ard am entirely well"
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NJ. L. Yocum, Cameron, Pa, says, 81
was a sufferer for ten years, trying most
all kinds of pile remedies, but without
success. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve was
recommended to me, used one box. 1t
has effected permanent cure Tor piles;
DeWitI's Witch Hazel Salve has no equal
G. L. Andrews. Newbury; Cunninghams
Pharmacy. Bradford.
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WESTVILLE.

Mrs. Moses Page is quite sick.
David Elmer has moved to the Ia
Dor place.
Peter Chase was in Woodsville Tues
day
Almond McFarlane, Peter WEIGH,
Miss Lillian Elmer and Miss Lizzie
Darling were in Wells River Tuesday.
W. R. Page sold a horse to L. B.
Hall last week.
Darling's mill began matching last
week.
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Prices!
SOMETHING
FOR
NOTHING!

As our room is limited and not wishing
to carry goods over to. next season We
regular price. also clearance price, which
is in some instances far below cost:
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9
Far1n
For Salel

The farm known as the John S.
George farm, situated ! 1-3 miles
south of Wells River village, con-
sisting of g acres of fine meadow
land and about 800 acres OF pasture
wood and timber. This farm cots
about 80 tons of hay, besides filling
a 100 ton silo and about 80 tons
of other fodder.
The house is two-story 24x36, with L, barn
42x1OO, horse barn 28x32; barns are equip-
ped with horse pitch-fork, running water at
house and barn; house has 9 rooms and has
been shing1ed and painted lately. For terms
and further particulars apply to
F. w. GEORGE,
soft Wells River, Vt.
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In addition to above we carry a
general line of merchandise which
we self at reasonable prices. Being
dependent on the public for Our iv-
mo we solicit a cali from all who
NAV find It convenient to como Our
way. Respects to all,
C. E. FLANDERS & CO.
PosT MILLS, VT.
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sTRATHER FOUND GUILTY
The Jury Imposes the Death
Penalty.
A VERDICT SOON REACHED
The TaIesmen Out Only Few Min
utes-They do not Exercise Their
Privilege to Deal I.eniently with
the Colored Murderer-An APP
peal to BE Taken.

William NJ. Strather, the young coll
ored man who has been on trial this
week for the murder of his mistress,
Rosa Talbot, was found guilty yester-
day afternoon.
This is the first trial for murder in
the District since the passage of the
| law last year allowing the jury in a
trial for murder, if it wishes, to bring
in a verdict directing sentence of i'm
prisonment for life. There was consid-
cradle interest among lawyers and 9TH
ers as to whether the present jury
would exercise this right to be lenient
if they found the man guilty. They,
however, decided upon the death PEN
atty.
Messrs. Truitt and Roodhouse, Stra-
ther's lawyers, made a strong plea in
this direction, but they produced no ef-
feet on the jury.
Judge Bradley INSTRUCTED the jury
very carefully that the law was not in
tended to give the right to modify the
seyerest sentence when the man being
tried is manifestly guilty of premedi-
tated and unprovoked murder. He sug-
gested that this leniency might be
given in the case of a man who kills
the destroyer of his home in premedi-
tated and calculating manner
The arguments of Strather's counsel
took up nearly all day. They laid all
the stress possible on the circumstances
that bore out their theory of self-de-
fense or manslaughter, and tried to
prove the testimony of the Govern
ment's witnesses false. Mr. Shilling
ton completed the case for the Govern
ment and when he sat down those. who
had had, some faint idea that Strather
might escape with less than death.
gave it up.
The jury was out only a short time,
and apparently reached its verdict on
the inst ballot. Judge Bradley said to
IL when the verdict was rendered that
II was the only one that would have
been right according to the evidence. in
his opinion.
Mr.. Truitt gave notice of a motion for
a new trial. on exceptions to the rul-
lngS OF the court on the evidence, and
also on the charge To the jury. He
stated To Times reporter last night
mat he VIII appeal the case To the court
OF appeals if necessary.
1t IS not believed that Judge Bradley
VIII grant new trial, but instead pass
the death sentence upon Strather.
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COULD NOT PAY HACK FARE.
An Alleged Newspaper Man Goes
to the Workhouse

Edward NJ. Wildeman. who gave his
name as Allen, charged by Hackman
Frank Beuohert with refusing to pay
hack fare. pleaded guilty before Judge
Kimball yesterday in the police court.
He said he was newspaper man from
Baltimore.
Whom do you know here asked
Judge kimball.
We'll. L know Senator PenrOse very
we'll" was the response.
You would hardly care to bother
him about it. would you? In ali you
owe $415, remarked the court
He is the only one / know To send
to-"
The@court then directed that an Off
Ger go to the NOrmandie and consult
the Pennsylvania Senator about the
young man with a View of securing
the amount of the fare required
The messenger returned from Sena-
tor Penrose with word that he was un-
acquainted with the young man, but
had, at the request of a friend. given
him q letter to Secretary Long asking
that he be reinstated in the navy as an
engineers yeOman. The mans name. he
said. WAS Wildeman. and not Allen H.
lived at No. 23S South Eighth street
Philadelphia
WHdeman admitted TO the court that
he had furnished a wrong name. and
claimed to have been with the Ralti
more American. He said he had no
motive in coucealing his identity AS
he could not furnish the money. Judge
klmbail sent him TO the workhouse for
five days.
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TIE NAVY YARD BRIDGE.
A Double Trolley Line Not Obiec-
tionabIe to the commissioners

A Double Trolley Line Not Objec-
tionabIe to the Commissioners.
The danger of using electric cars on
the Navy Yard Bridge was strongly
commented upon again yesterday by
the Commissioners in report to Chair
man Babcock, of the House District
Committee Chairman Bahcock sent a
letter to them on Wednesday asking
Whe ther the overhead trolley over the
bridge for the Capital Railway line
would be satisfactory 20 them. In answer
yesterday they called his attention to
section of the act of May 2, 1896, anne nd
ing the charter of the Capital Railway
which provides that In crossing the
bridge II may use either horse power or
the underground electric system To pro-
pei its cars. The company now seeks
authority to use the overhead trolley for
crossing the bridge instead OF the under
ground system.
The Commissioners recommend favor
able action provided the double trolley
is used and the speed of cars on the
bridge limited to three and half miles
an hour. Congress having already grant
ed permission for the operation of motor
cars across the bridge they say the only
question that arises is over the system of
propulsion to be employed
They then allude to the co2npa ra live
weakness of the bridge for heavy electric
cars They state that inasmuch as this
condition exists they again deem it their
duty to invite attention to the facts in
order to free themselves CT RESPONSE
bility in case Of accident.
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LIENS on EQUITABLE INTEREST
The Commissioners Believe the Pres
ent Law Is Too Cumbersome,

The commissioners Believe the = res
ent Law Is Too Cumbersome.
The District Commissioners yesterday
returned to Chairman Babcock, of the
House District Committee, House bill
1852, ito amend section 7S2 of the Re
vised Statutes Of the United States, re-
lating to the District of Columbia
This section of the statutes relates to
writs of attachment and garnishment
and the proposed bill is to enlarge the
section by adding three additional
grounds for attachment
The Commissioners recommend an
addition to the bill. to-be known as
section two, providing that any judg-
ment hereafter entered by the District
supreme court and any judgment by
justice Of the peace. shall be a lien on
any equitable interest in real or per-
sonal property. This lien is to be en-
forced by proceeding in equity.
Mr. Thomas The attorney for the Dis
trict, who makes report on the bill.
states that such a provision is much
needed in the District as under the pres
ent law il is necessary for a creditor. in
order to acquire such lien on an equit-
able interest in property. to file a bill
in equity. making all persons having or
claiming any interest in the property
parties.