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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-01-19
A stenographer's Feat.

Concerning the stenogrsphic proves
OF the late Thomas Allen Reed a CORE
sp0ndent sends curious anecdote. The
Lutte shorthand writer was once on pro-
fessicnal business in Liverpool and staid
IN the same hotel as Charles Mathews.
the actor The latter had appeared in
My Awful Dad, ard after the per-
formance ne stroiled into the smoking
Fooln. Having heard of Mr.. Reed g ex-
pertness as note taker, Mathews chal-
lenged the reporter TO jot down certain
passages from the character Of Puff in
Richard Brinsley Sheridan's Critic.
Reed expressed his Willingness to
Rave Try. Mathews. who was one Of
the hest ''patter' speakers on tie stage.
began 70 gable the lines with startling
rapidity. and the otter strained every
nerve to follow him. When the test was
finished. Reed. whose notes, despite
the terrific speed at which he had been
writing. We're of neat and eligible out
line, merely inserted a vowel mark or
two and handed them to IN assistant
who was called into the room, and who
transcribed the characters with bat few
mistakes. Backward II should hardly
have thought if possible, Mr Reedl
WAS the astoHiahed Charles Mathews
commeDt.-Loudon Telegraph
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-01-19
THE PUBLIC PRINTING.
Cuero Star.

Cuero Star.
We always knew that our able
and faithful representative, the
Hon. john II. Daley had d long
heal, and We are further confirm
eli in that opinion by his talk G n
the subject of public printing.
Thsre is vast deal of this printing
that is now punched up and printed
at Austin when the work should be
contracted ly the county commits
sioners and done within the county
for which it is intended, whenever
practicable. air. iiAiiey proposes
shat this work shall he done by
home psople who pay the taxes.
The cost comes out OF the people
anyway and there is no reason why
lew meu about Austin should be
fattenel on taxes gathered from
printers throughout The state. 4
majority OF these blanks furnished
from Austin can be gotten mp just
ss we'll BY local printers AMI home
people should certainly have the
frst ~haex at them. Hurrah for
l8aiIy! Let us hope that he will
haze the cordial cooperation OF a
oafncie0t number IN the legislature
t. do this lDuiter simple justine
TO the looai printer. Another mai
ter requiring attention is that the
law books OF thik state are printed
abroad while there are hundreds
OF printers walking the streets OF
oar citis*, working on half time
aud SONS wifhuut work at all.
They are not 'hobos," either, but
BIen az honorable intentions with
eEe=llent families dependent upon
their daily labor. The printing of
these books siloHI,l not be farnsed
oat 80 frreiGn printers the law
dosS uut contemplate that they
should be- but it il a little faulty
ia this regard and permits enn-
traetiny printers WIN are awarded
this w'srk 81 send il away from the
x.asp
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-01-19
great favOrite.

Office of County Clerk, Cameron
County, Texas.-PropoSals. and
application for the Office OF County
Physiciau:-
Sealed proposals for medical and
surgical treatment of, aud medical
attendance on the county prisoners
and paupcr> for the. year ending
February 18th. A. D. 1901, en-
braeing post norton examinations.
attendance on all small pOx cases
in the city and county, and all
other medical and surgical services
OF whatsoever kind, whether rem
deFtd to the county prisoners and
pauperS, CT to other persons in the
interest of public justice when so
decreed by the court or its county
Judge, will he received at my office
on or before 10 o'clock a. H., Feb
ruary 18th. 4. ID. 1900.
All bids should he sealed md
addressed to the Honorable County
Commissioners Court Of Cameron
Comfy, TexaS% and endorsed AS
follows Proposal and Application
for the Office of County Physi-
clan" The County reserves the
right to reject any and all bids.
By order Of the commissioners
Court OF Cameron Coanty, Texas,
Joseph WEBB, County Clerk.
Brownsville, Tex, Jan. 3rd., 1900.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-01-19

pUSY" TO WET


Lexington, ky.-I: wss report.
Ell today t.lat Senator William
iioei,el. tie defeated democratic
candidate for governor. and Miss
Coriuue Blackburn. daughter of
Senator j. {. s. Black burn, were
TO nlarry. Miss Blackburn, who
vas not been in good health Since
the death or her mother several
mu:hs ago, said she had met Mr.
Goebel but once or twice aud that
size was rot engaged TO him. Sea-
ator Goebel not only denied the
the report, bat went into details
as to why he had never married.
lie said:
II have been too husy. When !
sss 7 years old | soli newspapers
On the STREETS in Covingtun. /
also did odd jobs, carried mes
sages and In 1art was loukiux
FOR q way to Tnahe living. /
had opposition selling papers. ard
when tried to study Ihw / found
IL MAS hard to MAKE living and
devote Innca time to study, BE-
cause other boys alRO wanting
positions. | met with cold, stern
people. who had little sympathy
foS earnest efforts to do right.
i;vcry ambition found some one
else in the way aud | Was obliged
to devote my entire energy to tax
lug care of myself. l never
thought sbout marrying. The
that l am engaged are
without foundation.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-01-19
an oris.naI Suicide.

Whether it yE2a eUl;aira or sone other
observing. Ineiitatiye Freachna1 VITO
SAID. "Ail F-eneaniea are actors. gDd
ms vert aIs usually en- The stage, !"
does nas particularly matter for the
su6:ect in hand. Nhiie we have reason
SO be sore OF the correctness Of the final
part IF lie aghorisln. We have ret time
10 show why we d. nos agree with the
last. II is ros a scere at the aszizcs
that we are going TO descEibe. although
scenes worthy If the Opera Coinique
are constantly presented there. Ii is q
suicide
a well dressed gentleman descended
the Quai des Tuileries and. seating
himself beside a rnsn who was fishing.
lit cigar. He then offered one 10 his
neigLbor AMI plunged iEto the river,
cigar. cane. silk hat and au The fish
ernan. who wes quick 10 recover from
his establishment. plunged after him,
out the first struck Gus ard swan away
The other rsgained the Eauk in disgGst
The former shortly returned and.
while treading water before his tenn
Porary acquaintance, tossed him a
handful CT goidpieces. 1t the approach
of numter Of persons the strange
man produced another handful Of Coins.
which lie swallowed and. diving under
the water, did not reappear. lis tody
was fonnd FIVE hours later. and, as there
was nothing discovered by which 20 es-
iablish his identity. it was taken to the
morgue. -LouigYille Courier-J Journal
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-01-19
Without dpuht kdiai
VIII arrept gladly.

SAYS .he Texas farm anil Ranch /:
II is = grave mistake 10 burn
enrns,aizs and cotfonstalks ss is
Home by 50 many farmers they
should he ploughed under to he
come Incorporated with the snil.
sstherwise ;hA soil VIII becoms close
fs1tured md plants more easily
damaged hy drnuths. a stratn.n
"f vegetahI~ -noa!d ia an Important
element n maintaining The soil's
productive rspa:ity. Vegetable
saouli derived from rottjng corn
mud cotton sts,ks = 20 small factor
in toil conservation or renovation.
Never hurn your stalks, even Oil
lich lands
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5 - "a SSA T%A W
GASasEaes Rd2vsez@as
AED@Se2UsG 0Sy Szzsss
For Over Fifty Years.

Mrs. Winston $ Soothing Syrup
PAS been used for over afty years
hY millions Of niotlleFs for their
chSIdren while teething, with per-
fest sncce>S. 1t Soothes the child,
softeas tine gums. ALIAS all pain,
cares wind colo, and is the best
remedy for Disrrhoea. 1t will re-
lirve the poar httle sufferer irnme-
lately Sold by Druggists IN
every part Of the world. Twenty
Eve cents a bottle. BE sure and
ask For Mrs. Winsiow's Soothing
ssyrap, and taAe 10 other Kind.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-01-19
TEwAS OGsiO;'RA~S.
e'h7irYexu iscfi VIII t,sil t.- Stat.
Cpnn4ites T"@et.ivr &ftss
Feb. -


pailas, Tex, IAN i5.-IIoa.
s'hs.rlvs 4. Hell t.; Part Worth.
sl,s.iF':aa III the S'H,v pvaiocrs;e
sssadiiss vEe'ililaeter VAS iif
A.ssatas ip}sE
s;ianls,asn Fell ssi.l hs uanll
zi's call Tire s;sate committee 70
s~ther tfl ustrr tae meeting Of
sic Eat'ouai co'ranisse. which
will be eis Feb. -. lie decided to
sisra~s We Cnited States senate
pa FACE q e.-er : .i..eai aG.iFs
> TSxas-
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-01-19

THERE is considerable objection
II The recommendation OF the tax
commission to increase certain or-
elgpasion taxes. There is generally
rtore or less objection on the part
es ai;sny patriots t,' bring tered ut
All. bnt it sersns that There Is soHse
rra*on il the complaint against the
tax on a insn's endeavors ~ earn 4
living The wealthy iG'er is free
from this burlsn, whlle those wire
work st certain c.lliaEs mast pay
psna;tr f"r 80 doing. Since taxes
nse neosaserr, let property a:Id IN
comes bear ths burden. hu; it hard
e. seems just Tor tiat which Ifo-
aaleeS lsroP~rty mi lnconrs to I.e
Snr,isnssl with = tax. Ia many IN
sadness urn engaged IN the same
business s,f,v very different d..
gree u sG,~:rs'. yet all must pay
She szi,,.. oss,apatine ;sx.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-01-19

TIE practice of inul Singing is
not new in pnlilics. hu: st. Louis-
aus introduced neg use for mix
ed earth and water. when they
iaried !hc eE,gy Of their mayor IL
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-01-19

SISCg Mayor Harrison refuses
she nomination for governor Of
kliibois it is proposed to drag form
50 Vice President Stevenson from
fae shades OF obliviaD. which gen
orally swallows up our ex-vice
presidents, and run hiln for the Of
SA
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-01-19

Mrs. II. Bollack has just reepiv
ed a lot of beautiful rugs. chenille
table covers, and pOrtiereS and
tapestry curtains and table covers.
Housekeepers should call at once
and see them.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-01-19
ds cfFIC,AL CITY JOURNAL.

t'osoREsG,@AH KLTBxGG is assur-
e.ily doing biz best in behaf OF
FrHEos Santiago, ana whether he
snccred or not. he deserves the
gratitude of our people.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-01-19

MAIZE SIR. RaiIey will wish he
had not hsc; IN auch a hurry to re-
Eor"se his seat in the house. when
b. finds haw hard it will bo to Dust
7{r- Chiffon from his place III the
senate.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-01-19
Federal Court Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the
L. S. circuit aud district courts,
will Dot convene at Brownsville
until February 18th. a. d., 1900,
hence the attendance OF defendants
and witnesses is unnecessary until
that date. CHS. T. TILGHMAN,
By. Ok. Z. s. Gourts.
Brownsville, Tex. Dec. %, 1899.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-01-19
Notice.

All persons are hereby notified
that am now ready to receive as
seSsments or renditiOnS OF property
for the current year. Same must
be presented to my deputy, How
ard Miller, at my Office in the Court
HonSe, Within the time prescribed
by law. The Assessor will leave
town abont March 1st., 1860.
EzEQUIEL CAvAZ0S,
Tax Assessor Cameron Co, Texas.
Brownsville, Tex, Jsn. 4th., 1900.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-01-19

COX PAUT. has sent bis soldiers
another psalm. and Gen. Butler
would better look out. That sort
ns ammunition is q new thing in
warfare, and seems TO have great
eject against tho British.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-01-19

The l2St eGsvIor 81 a oertEry r0coraf
Elany wcn3ccfui discoveries iH aseiIcine
bur noae that lfsTe $ceorll l;siiel I.sorc fsi
humanity thIn that StesI.nar old reIcesIs.
3re.vaS' Iron DnteTs. Il seems 10 contain
the fery elrInerJs o. good health IND nei; bei
r-3n. woinan o. child can take * without
deriving the grea.est benefit. FCr saIe OF
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-01-19
O}A@2:sz
HzAGXXI
'EaGnET
hoes. They are the shoe success

0HOtS. NFy ara GAt SIlOt SUCCESS
of the century.
These phenomenal shoes are pleas
ing every woman who sees them.
They are handsome. elegant and
durable. They are made in styles
to suit every OCCASION. for all uses
Street, Dress, House, Outing.
LIGHT SOLE "WELLESLEY, "
Made Of Black Kid. Patent Tip.
medium light sole, low heel. y
great favorite.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-06-23
Y. w. C. 7, U.

The regular monthly business meeting
of the Woodlawn Y. w c. T. T., was
held at the home OF Mrs. Joe Smith Tues
day evening June 9Th. The meeting was
opened with Scripture reading by the
president, Miss Sara Tyson, and prayer
by Mrs. K. S. Terry. The committee
appointed at the last meeting, gave the
report, which was accepted. 1t was re-
solved, that the ''I's'' put their money in
the seating of the church. Other business
was brought up before the society and
dispensed with. Upon adjournment, our
kind hostess, invited Us to the dining hall
where we were served to an abundance of
ice cream and cake. Those present were:
Mesdames Smith, MoDougal and K. S.
Terry, Misses Sara Tyson, Ida Thompson,
Virginia and Cornelia Abrahams, Bessie
Rawlings, Lottie poist aud Gertrude
Bowman. Messrs Joe Smith, VIM Nc
Dougal, Carol Tyson, Arthur Bryde, leo
W. Poist Roscoe Rawlings.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-06-23

Sick headache is cured by Hoods pills
25c.
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At GilpfnS' Rocks.

The rocks of monstrous and primeval form,
Firm-rooted now, as they have been for ages
past,
Keep silent and beneath their weight lock
fast,
The secret of that all Transforming storm.
Awe. thus inspired, in sound finds sweet
alloy
The voice of gushing waters nnrmering low,
The restless breezes waited to and fro,
That birds glad piercing note of love and JOY!
This unity of form and sound consplre,
To make one feel, as once In Eden fair,
Adam, unsoiled by touch of earthly mire,
Felt and rejoeed, knowing his Lord was
there.
The hidden strength, the silent force, the
whole,
The greatness and the grandness, hurts ones
soul,
r. CALDWELL.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-06-23
NORTH EAST.
Totals. 192327195 Totals. Il 927 % 7
SCORE BY INNINGS

Pennington .....4 2 0 0 5 0 %
North East. ....5 / 0 / 2 0 Old
Two-base hit-Davis. Minker. Double Play
-NIinker Davis and B. Wilson. First base
on balls-Oh Caldwell Z Wilson s. Struck
Out-By Caldwell G; Wilson 4. Umpire-Dr
Rittenhousc.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-06-23
A SUDDEN DEATH.
Delawares Only Congressman Expires
at his Home at Smyrna, Saturday.

Congressman John Henry Hoifeoker,
the State Of Delaware's only representative
in the lower branch OF the national legisla-
ture, and who is said to have been the
only Republican both factions OF the party
could agree upon for such position, dropped
dead Saturday in Smyrna
Congressman HotIecler was born on a
farm near Smyrna in 1921. lie was edu-
Gated in the public and private schools of
she latter city. He was engaged in the
canning business in Smyrna and connected
with IA number Of financial institutions.
Congressman HoiTeckeT was one of the
original stockholders of the Fruit Growers
National Bank of Smyrna, aud served on
the board of directors from its organiza-
ton to the time of his death He was
elected president in 1891. Mr.. Hoilecker
was also director Of the Delaware Rail-
road Company and of the Kent County
Mutual Insurance Company, president OF
o. the Smyrna Building and Loan Associa-
ton, president of the Philadelphia and
dent Of the Board d Commissioners of
Smyrna at one time, and also OF the Board
of Directors of the Public Schools. He
was chairman Of the building committee
that erected the handsome school building
in 1883, and assisted in securing the cree
ton of waterworks and electric light
works and the construction of sewage ia
cities in Smyrna.
Mr.. HoiTecker was married to Annie E.,
daughter of John Appleton, of Oddessa.
Their children were Walter o., a partner
in the cannery; John A., clerk in the Office
of Superintendent Holiday, Of the Della
ware Railroad, at Clayton; James Edwin,
clerk in the same Office, and Annie, wife
of H. p. Hall. of Smyrna. Mrs. Hoffecker
died June 90, 1881 In March 1888, Mr..
Hoffecker was married to Charlotte j.,
daughter OF Matthias Jerman, of Kent
county and widow OF Joseph H. Hoffecker
From 1875 to 1878 Mrs. Hoffecker was a
teacher in China, living with her sister,
the wife of the Rev. S. l.. Baldwin, D. D.,
a missionary of the M. E. Church.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-06-23
REDUCED RATES TO KANSAS CITY.
Via Pennsylvania Railroad.

For the National Democratic Convention
to be held at Kansas City, July 4, the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company wifi sell
excursion tickets to Kansas City from all
stations on its line az rate of one first class
fare for the round trip. Tickets to be sold
and good going July 1, : and g. and to
return until July o, inclusive These
tickets viii be good on all trains except
the Pennsylvania Limited, and must be
used for continuous passage. juneIG-3t
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-06-23
Cecil County Directory

CIRCUIT COURT.-ChiefJudyc James Alfred
cIfcGi Associate Judges. Hon. VIM r. Martin
anu Ron. Frederick Stump. Court sits mt EIkton
oI the lLlrd Monday Of March, the third Monday
81 June (nOn-lury tern) the third Monday of Sen.
'enper ana the second Monday OF December
CIRCUIT COURT.-John g. Williams Elk
cameron. ' -
Elkton. - Evans
oRPHANS' COURT.-Chief fudge, Hon.
DAVID T. Davis, CcciitOu; Associate Judges Hon
>, IA; B!ake, Sngcrly: Hon. Charles f. BEATTY.
Nortn East. Court sits at Elkton on the second
tuesday OF every month.
KEGIsTER OF WILLS.--R L. lamar. Elk.
'oh; Deputy Register, K. u. Bowland
CoRONER-Wiliam II. Dean. EIkton.
SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS - George A.
BIake, President, Elkton: George o. CAREY,
North East; E.S. Abrahamg. Wuodlawn Meet
az Eik'on second Tuesday ofevery month Geo,
oludlc' Eikt"n, secretary. treasurer and exam.
ncr. ~
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. b. Ewing.
president, tar Hill; j, Polk Steele Chcsaprake
CITY; and W. w. Mct5Uigan. COnowingo Meet
second tuesday OF every month at Elkton
COUNTY TREASURER-Wil,ia T Fryer.
ASSISTANT Treasurer, John Banks
,SHERiFF-F. 4. Price, Elkton: Deputy Sheriff
William I. McAllistcr
COUNTY SURVEYOR - Powell F.. Johns.
Warwick.
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Red Hot From The Gun

Was the ball that hit G.. d. Steadman
of Newark, Mich, in the Civil War 1t
caused horrible Ulcers that no treatment
helped for 20 years. Then Bucklen's Arnica
Salve cured him, Cures Cuts. Bruises,
Burns, Boils, Felons, Corns, Skin Eruptions
Best Pile cure on earth. % cts. a box. Cure
guaranteed Sold by R. B. Frazer, Drug
gist
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ONLY $500
ASK for Aliens FOOt-EaSe,

a powder to shake into your shoes. 1t rests
the feet Cures Corns, Bunions Swollen and
Sweating feet. At all Druggists and shoe
stores, 25c. Sample FREE. Address, Allen
s. Olmsted, LIE Roy, n. Y.
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VI ::!: E E:::!:;
HV orth TeIIing
/ nat 1T is to the interest of all to know Of
the many bargains offered in

nat 1T is to the interest of all to know Of
the many bargains offered in
Lumber.
White and yellow pine, hemlock and oak
oil stuff, scantling, laths, boards, shingles
OF all descriptions, fencing, sheathing,
wainscoaSing, partition, dressed white pine,
yellow pine spruce and poplar finishing
lumber, casing, flooring, ceiling, mould
ings OF all descriptions, slate, pickets, pales,
posts rails, blinds, shutters, stair rails,
newell posts, turned and straight porch
posts brackets, blinds, spindle work,
siding, weather boarding, corner blocks
and many other items not mentioned.
Estimates furnished contractors and others
when desired.
Terra Gotta pipe, drain tile, land plaster,
cement, bricks, lime, hair, baling and
fencing wire, wire fencing with stays,
Rosendale cement in stock Other brands
furnished when desired.
Feeds.
Bran, cotton seed feed, cotton seed meal.
and gluten feed.
AGarmant
| for piastcring requires only the addition OF
water to be ready for use.
Pumps.
The best steam tested Cucumber PUMPS
made, suitable for any depth we'll.
Grass Seeds
carefully selected for purity and germi-
mating properties.
Slate Grave Covers
for covering graves instead OF plank and
flag. Very neat and durable.
Coal
of best quality, well screened, all sizes and
under cover.
Fertilizers.
Standard grades in excellent mechanical
condition and prices reasonable.
HAY and Grain
bought and sold at cash prices on small
margins.
For further information call upon or
address
A. L. DuyCkinCk & Co.,
RISING SUN, MD.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-06-23

Bad Blood is bad thing. 1t is RESPONSE
BILE for scrofula, salt rheum, humors and
many other diseases, including rheumatism
and that tired feeling. Bad blood is made
good blood by Hoods Sarsaprilla.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-06-23

ceived good support from the Pennington in
field, and few hits got beyond them, as
Bechtel': large number of put-outs will show
seventeen men being retired at first. Each
hits, but Bechtel Caldwell, Snyder and Me-
Cardel banged the ball hard from start to
finish Cheadle played his usual good game
at second for North East. and Davis and
Minker made long hits. The score -
IARMISGTON, NORTH East
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-06-23
BASE BALL.
Pennington 10; North East IA.

Pennington and North East met
for the first time this season, on
the grounds of the latter club, on
June the 9th. Pennington hit the
ball with wonderful regularity
throughout the game, twenty
three hits being the sum total of
their stick work. 1t must be said
however. in favor of Wilson, that
his support was at times very poor.
Caldwell was effective, but spoiled
his good work somewhat by seven
bases on balls, which helped North
East in the ruQ-gettinp, He re-
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-06-23
OFFER TO MANUFACTURERS.

The Elkton Board of Trade offers land
free for the erection Of manufacturing
plants, and exemption from municipal
taxation for 10 years. Address William
T. Warburton, President OF Elktou Board
of Trade.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-06-23
E. x 7 ON.

E\LKTON is located on the line of
IL the Philadelphia, Wilmington
and Baltimore Railroad, i5 miles
from Philadelphia, Is miles from Will
mington and 81 miles from Balti-
more, at the head OF navigation on Elk
River, II miles from Chesapeake and Della
ware Canal. Best railroad, banking and
telegraph and telephone facilities. Town
is adgantageously located for manufac-
turing.