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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-05-20
SPIDER.
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The dude put his arm around her or she
would have fallen.
Spider was swimming for the nearest
point on shore.
With one accord the passengers all but
the few who staid with the mother-rushed
from the boat which was mocred just there.
Down the bank of the river they ran till
they stood opposite the struggling swim
mer.
He was having hard fight to get ashore
evidently he was badly spent. They could
understand then why he gave I'D his search.
He was obliged to get to shore or to ahan-
don himself as we'll as thVhild.
The passengers had felt angry with him
especially those who had done least for
turning back alone, but when they real
lied his condition they became anxious lest
the swift current should claim him, too.
Slowly he work ed his way along until
he neared the shore, then a strong hand
laid hold of him. for the dude had waded
out mp to his neck and was bring the eX-
hausted swimmer in. Two or three other
men laid hold when he got to shore and
helped drag him out OF the water-he was
powerless to help himself.
"What pity he had to turn back, " said
one.
Gle couldn't help it," said another,
'the poor chaps half dead HIMSELF"
"Grcat heavens." shouted stout man,
''hes got her,
Sure enough, there, held betwixt his
knees W tn a deathlike grip was LITTLE
figure shrouded in wet calico and long wet
hair.
There was nothing equal to the enduring
quality of those twins; you couldn't kill
one of them. That day, even before Spider
came to himself, Lou was on her feet again
walking back to the boat. escorted by an
immense bodyguard of rejoicing people.
The next thing on the program was to
reward Spider. As he would not touch a
cent of money, that was a difficult matter.
After some inquiry Mrs. Trencher learned
that, although Of good family and well
educated, Spider was by nature and habit
a wanderer. She and her family were
about to 90 out to Colorado for a trip, and
in lieu of anything better offered the man
the chance Of going with them.
Somewhat to her surprise, he ioyfully
accepted, and ere long they and he were
under way. On their return from the
mountains he petitioned to come with
them, promising to cook or do anything
else that was useful, and all for a small
wage, il only they would keep him with
them.
"Why, Spider" said Mrs. Trencher "a
young man like you-born and educated
for something better ought not to ill such
position
"lf didn't I'd be in worse one-it's
in me to go down, not up. I've led a
straghter life with you folks than ever
knew before
The upshot of it was that for ten years
Spider was one Of tine family &C. an invalua-
BILE member, too-cook, housekeeper, laun-
dress, caterer, secretary, nurse-every-
thing.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-05-20
ANOTHER ASSET FOUND

State Treasury May Realize From The
Sale of Baltimore And Central Railroad
| Stock.
State Treasurer Thomas J. Shryock, who,
| while house-cleaning in the State treasury
department. at Annapolis some time ago
uuearthed number of securities which
were held by the State, and which, by leg
islative enactment, were wiped off the
books as being worthless, has ascprtained
that some of these securities are of value
and has been at work looking up their act.
ual worth. He has already disposed OF the
States holding in the Baltimore and Poto-
mac Railroad, realizing about $40, 600 from
what was supposed to be a worthless n-
vestment.
A few days ago he discovered shat the
State holds 700 share. of stock in the Bal
timore and Central Railroad. This line is
part of the Pennsylvania system, having
been leased by that company and consoli
dated with other roads. 1t runs from Port
Deposit, Md, toa point near Old Chester,
Pa. General Shryock advertised this stock
for sale, as a result of which he has received
an offer for its purchase, and while bidders
offer a much less figure than the par value,
the amount of sale, it received by she State
will come as an additional windfall.
The proposition to purchase the States
holding in this road is being held under
Amusement by the State treasurer and
the stock will probably be disposed of at
the next meeting OF the board of public
works.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-05-20

He had plenty to do just now, for fam
lily wedding was on foot. Sue was still
craggy, but Lou had blossomed into a
lovely, rounded out, softly tinted girl
and some one had discovered this Jas men
will J and made love to her, and she had
made love back. They were to be married
tonight, and Spider was getting ready for
it all.
Fannie was helping on every side. She
was Mrs. Dude now, and was remarkably
fastidious about her dress, aa became one
of that name.
The wedding was a simple home affair
The family wanted Spider to come in and
sit with them, but he refused--he acted
strangely that day, anyhow, but no doubt
he was tired.
1t was all over, and the fresh-fac girl
was looking up into the eyes of her hus.
band with the love-light which links this
world to Heaven.
All were chatting and laughing and con
graduating the young couple-all but a
man who stood in the shadow of the door
way, looking from his grimy hands to the
smooth, fair exterior Of the happy lover.
Nobody noticed him-there was too
much going on-and he stood there, the
tears chasing each other down his face, and
every now and then great sob convulsing
his strong chest.
When at last the family remembered
and ran out to find him and fetch him in
he was gone.
They tell about him today-how faithful
he was; how constant in his care of Lou
how watchtul and devoted; and they won.
der where he is, and why he left them.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-05-20
Volcanic EruptiOnS

Are grand, hut Skin Eruptions rob life
Of Joy. Bucklen's Arnica Save, cnres them
also Old Running and Fever Sores, Ulcers,
Boils, Felons, Corne, Warts, Cuts, Bruises,
Burns. Saalds, Chapped Hands, Chilblains
Best Pile cure on eartb. Drives out Pains
aud AGNES. Only 25,ts. a box. Cure qua
rauteed. Sold by X. b. Frazer, Drug
gst.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-05-20

State Treasury May Realize From The
Sale of Baltimore And Central Railroad
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-05-20
Early Summer Offerings.

The merging of the season with genuine
Spring weather brings along numerous
needs. We've antci pated them here We've
selected those most used-tho>e in the
height OF STYLE L the top notch Of quality,
aud re &c hcld tie prices dorm just Io1k
through our stock will convince YOU of The
truth of the assertion.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-05-20
Medical.
Dentist.

ever seen in Cecil county. Frazer's Drug
Store. Elkton.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-22
A Corset Chance.

There's just about 100 pairs of the celebrated Flexibone Moulded Corsets so we'll and so widely known to our pat rons. They are in summer nettings and sateens, in white and nearly every size. The price at which Flexibone Moulded Corsets usually sell is from $1.75 to $500. But there are just a few little spots on these-and a trifle like that has caused them to be marked for your advantage to oSc and $I.25. This is the event of the week in the Cor set Store.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-22

High water to-day, S:91 a. m. M Lots on your terms-R. B. Baldwin.
 Robert Kempe is to build an addition to his house on Foster street.
 G. w. Wright is to build twelve room house on Edgewood avenue.
 Lemon Meringe Pies made by H. H Olds & Co.,, only 12 cents. Ask your grocer for them.
 Professor Sanford will spend the sum- mer abroad and will sail sometime ear- 1y in July.
 A. B. Fiield principal of the Eaton school, and Mrs. Fif1eld will go to Cas- tine, Me-, for the summer.
 The Light Guard will have a shoot at the state range on Memorial day. The range is being put in order again.
 The site for Bridgeports crematory has been chosen and is at West End at corner of Bostwick and Wordin ave- nues.
 At Christ church parish house, Hart ford, this afternoon Miss McGhee will speak of the work done at St. Faiths, this city.
 Miss Susan Oakley of Owego, N. Y, has been visiting her brother, Louis c. Oakley of the senior class of the Yaie Law school.
 Professor J. H. Campbell returned yesterday from New York city, where -closed successful season as dancing instructor.
 Professor and Mrs. Bourne will spend the summer at Mrs. Bourne's home, Stockbridge, and will leave town soon after college closes.
 J. H. Slocumbe will erect this season a residence on Townsend avenue, the house to contain nine rooms, all nicely finished.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Wheeler Penney are visiting MT. and Mrs. George H. Hotchkiss. The friends of Mrs. Penney will be sorry to hear of her illness.
 E. T. Bates of this city, state secre- tary of the Young Mems Christian asso- cation, was in Thompsonville Friday, reviewing the work of the local asso- citation with Secretary c. H. Starr.
 The Highwood Volunteer Fire asso- citation will open a weeks fair in it's new quarters in Morse street this even- ing. A fine entertainment has been pre- pared for each evening and refresh ments will be served.
 Connecticut Rock lodge of this city, the only German lodge of Masons in the state, will work the Master Mason de- gree in their native tongue this evening" "A large delegation from St. Johns lodge of Bridgeport will attend.
 Miss Genevieve Damn, daughter of William H. Damn, has arrived in Lon don, where she is visiting her sister, Mrs Meserve, wife of Rev. l. c. Me- serve, who was formerly pastor of Da- venport church in this city.
 Miss Lena Benjamin Stevens of Wal 1ingford graduates tomorrow from Miss Baird's seminary, South Norwalk' Rev. Howard w. Pope of this city preached yesterday at the First Con- gregational church, South NorWalk.
 Ground will be broken to-day for the new maternity hospital to be erected on the general hospital grounds. The hos pital society now has in hand $27, 900 of the $50, ,O00 needed for the building. Two donors whose names are withheld each gave $10,O00 for this object.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-22
Handkerchiefs.

We would like to give more space in to-day's news to this item. But, if we did, there would surely be too great a disappointment to the large number who would come and find the handkerchiefs gone. We want those who regularly read our announcements to profit well take chances on the casualreader overlooking it
 Two lots for women and children only. In dainty col ored borders or plain white shire stitching-any width of hem preferred.
 Lot I, 6 for ISc
 Lot 2, 0 tor 25c
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-22
Our Window
 Shades--and others.

The feature is the way we sew the the bottom hem. There's where the strain comes on all shades - and that's where all tear. Except ours. We use the zig-zag stitch. This holds as the ordinary stitch cannot and so the shades made here outwear by far all others. And yet with all this, you get besides a better quality shade, are more satisfactorily and quickly served and the cost is less.
 Opaque window shades, all colors, plain, I4c
 Opaque window shades, all colors, fringed, I9c
 In the same store with the curtains-up-stairs-you will find the well-known cottage rods, white enameled corru- gated silver and brass tipped, 4 feet long, Ioc
 Brass sash curtain rods, solid and extension, 3c
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-22
The Awning
 Rush.

is about to set in. Get your order placed so thatyo won't have to wait. Bear in mind the awning facts that we have told you-the' great variety of materials that will single yours out from others, the superior workmanship and fnish-and the quick, thorough service you find here even in the busiest days. Get an esti mate first.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-22
Curtains
 at 60c. pair

A happy phrase was found for these-"the best curtain offer of the year" And assuredly it is, The sale was started with 1900 pairs, not one of which was worth a fraction of one cent less than o5c. The number includes IS patterns of ruffled muslin, in figured and striped centers, bow knots, wreaths, heur q lis spots all in white or col ored figures. And from the minute they were shown in
 he window, the stock has been growing less and less. They're the prettiest, coolest looking curtains imaginable for bed room or the home generally in summer. They have great wearing qualities and do up" easily and beauti- fully, first chance is the best, keep that in mind-6oc pair.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-22
@@@@ @@ 8 THE
 NEW WAY

There was a time when you had to buy Carpets here, Wall Paper there and Draperies some place else; it's different now, we show you a Carpet-one of the best the market affords, then Wall Coverings that are appro- priate, with Ceiling tints and Draperies that are suitable. Isn't this an advantage? Talk with us about it.
 ''Cbs Shop"
 CHAS. p. THOMPSON,
 Go Orange Street.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-22
V WLAIHER RECORD.

Agricultural Department Office of the Chief of the Weather Bureau. Washington, D. C., May 21, 1899, D. m. Forecast for Monday Fair Monday and probably Tuesday; fresh northerly winds.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-22

Sheets-Ou12ts
 Full-size sheets, 2Hx2H H yards, made of the well-known Boston sheeting, each, 35c Pillow cases, 45x36, each,
 SC 100 comfortables, worth every cent of $1.35, going un- til gone at $1.oo
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-22

Lznens.
 A 5S inch Bleached Table Danask, that at 17c has fig ured as a leading bargain of the year, 15c A 60 inch cream table linen,
 25c A 6o inch crepon table lin en. 22C
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-22
The Rosenbeyg Sa1e.

e 0 M kbS freS R ds u ax usatu bhae m our hn an Me bn at OAh ud uuaranr He Bmf h hA 1md hl
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-22

Howe & StetsOD' s Daily Store News. New Haven, Monday, May p, 1899.
 Our Great
 Mill Remnant Sale is the talk of the town. Such wonderful values have never been known in this city. Be low are a few of the many good values picked up at random.
 Exceptional Bargains,
 every one of them.
 Table Damask i7c.
 One lot of Bleached Table Damask, 58 in. wide 0inen flnish), never sold less than 25c. Mill remnant sale price I7c yard.
 Brown Cotton Be yard,
 1900 yards Brown Cotton, one yd wide, in lengths from one to four yards, worth SC yd. Mill remnant sale price SC yard.
 Dwight Anchor Cotton Sc yd.
 One case Dwight Anchor Bleached Cotton, 10 to 2oyds in a piece, every piece per- feet, regularly Sc. Mill rem nant sale price 6c yard.
 Langdon 6. B. Cotton B1lcyd.
 One case of the famous Langdon c. B. Cotton, bleached, one yd wide, worth oc. Mill remnant sale price oHc yard.
 Wamsutta Cotton 634c yard.
 One case Wamsutta Cot ton, bleached, one yd wide, 1oc kind at 634c yd-; one yd wide, twilled 15c kind, 7c yd; 45 in. wide. twilled 17c kind, 1oc yd 2H yds wide, twilled 371ac kind, 200 yard.
 Fruit of the Loom Sc Yard.
 One case Fruit of the Loom Bleached Cotton, I yd wide, 2 to 10 yd lengths. Mill rem nant sale price 6c yard.
 Sheets 35c each.
 One lot of bleached Sheets, 2A yds wide, 2H yds long, torn from the piece and fn- ished with 5 and I in. hems these have never been offered less than 42c. A good bar gain at 35c.
 These are but few of the many. All merchandise throughout the store Is marked at special mill remnant prices.
 H0WE N ETETN0N
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-22
Hammock Pillows.

You can't realize half the comforts of a hammock unless you have some of these soft, cool pillows.
 Soft Carded Cotton Pillows, I8xIS, covered with hand some silkoline-only 300 of of them, 1oc
 Ruffled Satine Pillows, down filled - for summer dreams. On another occasion when a similar lot were offer ed they were taken-every one-in a day, 48c
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-22
nasE9MI]MAlLLfl?N@' The Congressional Library.

The magnlcentmost mpressively beautiful edhce all United Visitors the National Capitol spend tire days going through the galleries and corridors lost admra ion of its grandeur
 And yet with all its mmensity and mavelouness arch tecura conception the wordtha the word talking of the decorations the paintings the mosaics the scupturesa work of compete and splendid expression of American art.
 All this have exhibited to you the past week the wonder fully entrancng platinum prints We wish that the sale of these reproductions begins Monday There different prints They range from inches by inches inches by inches and in price from soc $4 for the unframed and from $1.oo $25oo for the framed We have the special noudngs also for these pictures and pre- pared to frame your order
 Hn1cnl laanincr Oo1n
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-22

A lot of Irish linen "Mill Ends," 70 inches wide, that save for a few spots that will readily wash out, would be soc, A memory of the Elliott sale, a yard, SIC
 Bates Turkey damask, not remnants, from the piece,
 2oc yd.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-22

z "' 1-7'. T D 11 7n '7 . Annual Meeting-N. H. Savings Bank. Auction SaleR. B. Mallory. Ricycles-A. A. RoSenthal. California Caret-E. D. Hall X Son Daily Store NeWs-HoWe X Stetson. Furniture-Brown X Durham. Fof Sale-Tract of Land-John D. Healy. Ice Cream Freezers-'The J. P. Bassett & Co Low Prices-The Chas Monson Go. Library Chamberlain Co, Monday and Tuesday-Pubic Market Our $2.50 Shoe--A. B. Greenwood. Porch Screens-Bowd Furniture Co. Ponder IN. H. Gas Light Co. Pictures-The Edw. Malley Co.,
 Refrigerators- Bronson X Townsend Co. Securities-Kmberly, Root X Day, The Best-E. Mcintyre X Co.,
 Situation-154 Grove Street. Marted-S Situation-Competent, This Office. Wanted-Washing- Madison Street.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-22

Cottons.
 Fruit of the Loom, Lang don '76" and Dwight An chor-" famous brands-cut from the piece, a yard, 6c A lot of 50 inch sheeting, SC !" :" |" 6-4 {" 6c A /" "A <" 7C
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-22
Housekeeping Sale.

Sometimes ca some odnbeth thegoodam ci staple fab soun in have lng been uomedo flor weca t greents We foen indicate h tems
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-22
A Teapot

There is scarcely a house. wife in all these states that doesn't know the famous Jeff ord's Rockingham Tea Pots that picturesque brown home like ware. They are the best made and, of course, perfect. This week they will be on sale in the Busy Basement on the Bargain Table. The selling price has been 200 to 200. In three sizes, from ? to 4 pints, will go at I5c
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-22
Sheets 35c each.
HOWE & STETSON.
MASSAGE.

Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Muscular Debility. Gout, and Chronic Heart Disease.
 E. FRANKLIN JOHNSON, M. G., 126 HIGH STREET, -- NEW HAVEN.
 Office Hours until a. m and to and 6 to p. m. Treatment Glven at Patients Residence. jaI if
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-22
SHoes.

Infants tan and black hand sewed button shoes, sizes to 6. Worth Soc. Special, 4oc Women's button boots, black kidskin, five styles, some with cloth tops, worth $2.5o, on which you save Soc, for the special price is $1.7o Women's hand-turned OK ford Ties, welted extension sole or light flexible sole, as your fancy pleases, in black or brown. Regular $2.oo and $2.5o shoes. Special price,
 GI OO
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-22
BLack Dress Goo9s.


 40 inch Black Brilliantine- a happy thought especially for sea shore or travelling cos tunes, sometimes called a nohair, 39c goods. Special
 2oc
 45 inch Black Wool Grena- dimes, effective for street or evening wear, sold for soc. Special, ooc
 Black Wool Crepons, for general good service in cos tunes, The regular price has been 4oc. Special, 2oc Reaay 70 Wear Hots.
 Fancy braids, in all the col ors, elaborately trimmed with soft gauges, flowers, quills, wings, buckles or other orna- ments-hats that have been sold at from $7.oo to $500. Special price, $500
 Sailors, double brim, that were ready selling hats at $2.75. Special, 9Sc
 Children's Hats, flat brim, tam O shanter crown, trim med with quills and muffin colors. Heretofore sold at 69c. Special, 4oc
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-22
Brown Cotton Sc yard.

1900 yards Brown Cotton, one yd wide, in lengths from one to four yards, worth SC yd. Mill remnant sale price 3c yard.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-22
Local Weather Report.
 FOR MAY 2l. 1899.
Brief Mention.

L. M. TARR, Observer.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-22
NEV ENTERTAINMENTS To-DAK

Monday, May 22, 1899.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-22

One lot of Bleached Table Damask, 5S in. wide Qinen flnish), never sold less than 25c. Mill remnant sale price I7c yard.
The Worcester spy., 1899-04-16
DIED IN LONDON.
News of Sudden Death Of William j.
Mathews, Retired Plumber.

William ]. Mathews, a retired plumb
or well known to the business men
of Boston and Worcester, and who has
resided in this city off and on for the
mast 20 years, died in London, England,
last Wednesday. He resided at the
Hotel Adams on High street, the past
winter. and left last March to visit his
native land. -
He sailed the 2Sth for England, and
had been in London but a week when
he died. His son and daughter VIII
liam / Mathews, Jr., and Miss Lillian
Mathews. were notified by cable last
Thursday of his death his pody wiz
be brought to WE'cester for burial IN
fine family lot at Hope cemetery.
Mr.. Mathews was native OF LONDON
England. and came to this country
u,ben Young man. He Immediately
set about to learn the trade of plumber
and entered the employ of Henry w.
Miller of this city. He afterward con-
ducted an establishment in this city
I for IN or y years. Later he removed
/ 10 Boston and conducted the business
! of wholesale plumbers supplies on
/ North street. He retired from ousl-
ness in 1884. He has resided at the
Hotel Adams during the winter months
| for the mast eight years, it being ms
annual custom to visit the nome oL l me
birth every summer. Mr.. Mathews
was 81 years old at the time OF MS
death.
The Worcester spy., 1899-04-16
JOHN W. JORDAN RETIRES
Henry A. McManus Now
Senior Member Of j.
W. Jordan & Co.

John w. Jordan, a pioneer IN the
stove, range and general plumbing
business, and has operated stores and
shops in this city for nearly half CEN
tury, has retired from business. Mr..
Jordan will be succeeded by his son,
Fred B.. in the J. w. Jordan & Co.
business. and the latter win be asso-
ctated with Hehry A. McManus, Junior
member Of the firm, and the business
will continue under the firm name OF D.
w. Jordan g. CO. :,
John w. Jordan began business IN
Worcester in 1852 and was first located
on Soutbbridge street on the site now
occunied by the Stevens block Here he
continued for a number Of years, build
ing up step by step business Whlch
soon outgrew those quarters and 81
wears ago. Mr.. Jordan moved into the
present building at 609 and Oil MAN
street Since entering this store tne
business has multiplied rapidly, and is
now the most extensive of It's KIND IN
Worcester county.
Nineteen years ago S1enry A. NC
Nanus became associated with Mr. Jor-
dan. and five years ago was ADMITTED
to the firm as junior partner. AT the
time Mr.. McManus became d member
OF the firm, the business was increased
considerably. Fred B. Jordan, VINO is
now the Junior member, has been con-
nected with the store about 3 wears. Mr..
NcManus. the senior member Of the
company, is one of the best known busi-
ness men in the city and is a popular
member Of Worcester Lodge of Elks,
hesides several other well known or
oopizatiOnS