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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1900-01-11

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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1900-01-11
Die inauguration.
Wouufrntur 9obn Waltfr Smith in
lfin Amt fiuse(rtt.
GinOrndsboQe Geremomic'n in
Munapolis.
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8esleiter Beg neuen @oupsrneurs
auf Der Ja6rt na9 Mnnapolis.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1900-01-11

QonbOn, II. Sumuur. - 4us
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Lamb pirbe IiA wa6ri9sinli9 our4
Giienbabnz uno anoere Gon5eITionen
bereit finosn lafen, BARN ein3utpitz
liufn."
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1900-01-11

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felt. Ine 4potbefer.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1900-01-11

"5ebsrution Of 2abor."
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iGufen barauf gu iehen, bab bic kiref=
fenben Waaren ben Union >Skmpsl
traaeE.
The age-herald., 1900-01-23
WILL LOOK OVER THE
 COMPANIES PROPERTIES
Party of Directors and Stockholders of Slcss-Shefheld Company Arrive
 from tho East.

party of directors and stockholders oi the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron company arrived on the Southern train from the east last night and will be in Birmingham two three days.
 In the party are J. c. Maben, J. A. Ruth erford, w. H. Goadby and J. J. Nestell. of New York; Joseph Bryan and F. ". Scott, of Richmond, Va, and E. o. Hopkins, of Evansville, Ind.
 MT. Bryan stated to an Age-Herald re- porter that there was no special signifi- canoe in their visit, as they had only come here to look over the Sloss-Sheffield prop critics.
 He said one of the party, MT. Goadby, would go abroad in a short time and they had come down to look over the properties before he goes away. He said further that there would be meeting of the directors of the company at this time.
 The party will remain in Birmingham two or three days and then go to Sheffield to take a look at the company's holdings in that section.
The age-herald., 1900-01-23
TAKEN INTO CUSTODY
itinerant Merchant and His Stock of
 Clothing

John Walters, colored, the proprietor of a walking clothing store, or the possessor of an extensive wardrobe, was taken into custody by Officer Bodelser of the police department at the corner of Second avenue and Twentieth street yesterday, together with his stock, consisting of eight or ten pairs of pants of the latest cut and fash ion and a eorkscrew vest which appears ito have lost its bearings and landed on the job lot counter.
 Walters was walking leisurey up the street with the articles carefully con- cealed in gunning sack carelessly thrown across his shoulder when he was corralled by the officer, who proceeded to make am inventory. The itinerant merchant claimed ito have purchased the goods from a 'trav- cling man (colored) twixt here an Annis- ton," but "dsremembered' what he had paid for them. The negro and the goods were promptly taken to police 1leadquar- ters, where Walters was locked up and the ''stock'' held for Identification.
 The goods appear to have been stolen and bear tickets with the stock and pri- Vate mark of the owner The stock marks are 6397, 7667, 7507, 6O14T, 6553 and 262s, and the private marks, Itxx, RT4, IaRt, and Utx.
The age-herald., 1900-01-23
ELECTION ORDERED
 FOR FEBRUARY 5
Jefferson Volunteers Will Elect Capt. Scholars Successor.
WILL BE ]. CARY THOMPSON
John Kimball and John T. Yeatman Can didates for First Lieutenanoy-Fr Bowron to be Advanced Order
 from the Adjutant General

The Jefferson Volunteers will hold an election on February to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Captain Scholar
 J. Cary Thompson, first lieutenant. is the only candidate for the captaincy and will receive the unanimous vote of the com pany. John Kimball and John T. Yeatman. second lieutenant and junior second lieu tenant respectively, are candidates for the first Heutenancy. Fred Bowron first ser geant will be elected junior second lieu tenant. He has no opposition.
 First Lieutenant J. Cary Thompson yes- terday received the following order from the adjutant general:
 Headquarters Third Infantry, Alabama National Guards, Montgomery Ala, Jan uary, 20. 1900.-Special order No. 9
 ''1. The resignation of Captain Charles H. Scholar, Company e." Third infantry A. N G., Is hereby accepted, to take effect this date.
 '2 Captain Scholar will turn over to his successor all public property in his posses sion, giving duplicate invoices and receiving duplicate receipts for this property.
 'S The commanding officer of Company e." Third infantry, A. N. G., will cause an election to be held to fill the vacancy caused by the acceptance of the above resignation and such other vacancies as may be caused by promotions incident to this election.
 '4 Ten days notice of the election must be given the members of the company"
 In compliance with the above orders. First Lieutenant Thompson, commanding the company posted a. notice in the armory yesterday ordering the election to be held on Monday, February 5. at S:SO o'clock p. m.
The age-herald., 1900-01-23
ADDITIONAL HELP
Postmaster Hughes Secures Several
 New Clerks for Local Office

Postmaster J. w. Hughes, who returned yesterday from Washington, reports that he has secured additional help for the local office.
 He has been granted two new clerks, while a temporary clerk has been made permanent. Dr. Hughes presented his claims for additional help to the post off, flee department and was met with prompt response from First Assistant Postmaster General Perry s. Heath. One of the new clerks will be employed in the mailing de- pertinent and the other in directing.
 Dr. Hughes had little to say on politics, stating, however. that he was satisfied with his trip from that point of view.
The age-herald., 1900-01-23
POLITICAL CIRCLES
Morgan Committee to Meet Conference of Johnston's Friends

The Morgan county central committee formed at the meeting held in the criminal court room last Saturday will hold their first meeting at noon tomorrow at the Nor gan campaign committee's headquarters in the Morris hotel.
 At this meeting steps will be taken to thoroughly organize the county and an ac- tive canvass in the interest of Senator Nor gan will soon thereafter begin.
 A conference was held yesterday by some of Governor Johnston's friends in the city It was given out by some of those present that the meeting was merely an informal gathering, and had not been prearranged.
 It Is stated that a Johnston campaign committee to look after the governors in- terests in Jefferson county will be formed in a few days. The governor is expected in Birmingham within the next week or ten days for the purpose of consulting with his friends
The age-herald., 1900-01-23
POPULIST CONFERENCE
Leaders Discuss Political Situation and
 Consider Party's Cause

The popuMsts are getting ready to open up their state campaign. A conference was held in this city yesterday at which the political situation in the state was dfs- cussed. The course to be pursued by the popuiists was also considered. In the con- ference were G. B. Grove, chairman of the populist state committee; R. s. Wood- ruff national committeeman for Alabama i; Former Congressman w. W. Howard of Font Payne and others.
 Chairman Grove stated to an AgeIHer- ald reporter last night that there was nothing to give out, and that they had merely met to talk over the situation He said the state committee would probably be called together some time in February, but tn date has not yet been fixed.
The age-herald., 1900-01-23
CAR LIGHTING SYSTEM
Demonstration Being Made by New
 York Company

Attached to Louisville and Nashville train No. l, which arrived here at S:22 a. m. yesterday was Pullman car "Olivette, '' which is equipped with an electric car lighting system installed by the Electric Axle Light and Power company, of New York. In the car was a party of expert electricians and representatives of the press.
 The party remained in Birmingham only twenty minutes, continuing on to Mont gomery on No. 1. Between Montgomery and New Orleans they gave a test of an electric refrigerating car
The age-herald., 1900-01-23
FOUND DEAD
Old Negro Indulged His Appetite for
 Drink Too Freely

Coroner Alex. Dallas was called to Sloss quarry, near North Birmingham, early yes- terday morning to investigate the death of Bert Carroll, an old negro who was found dead near that point.
 It developed that the negro had been drinking very heavily and the coroner was convinced that death had resulted from that cause.
 The negroes in the vicinity were very much wrought up, believing that Carroll had been foully dealt with
The age-herald., 1900-01-23
Shipping Business Increasing

New Orleans, January 22.-As showing the movement of commodities through this port for Europe, it may be stated that eight steamers cleared today, the combined cargoes consisting in part of S24,O0O bushels of grain, 32,S25 bales of cotton, S7.OO0 sacks of oil cake and cotton seed meal, 1000 bar rels of cotton seed oil. 525, ,0OO oak slaves, 10000 pieces of lumber and 19S logs. The export of grain was the largest on record for any one day.
The age-herald., 1900-01-23
MORGAN CLUB
Organized at F.lyton With Large
 Membership

A Morgan club with 200 members has been organized at Elyton, which precinct lays claim to being the banner Morgan precinct in the county. lit is claimed that the box will vote 8 or to for the senior senator.
 It is proposed to enroll every Morgan man in ithe beat, and the membership will no doubt be large. The officers are: A. B. rerdue, president, and H. M. DeJarnette, secretary.
The age-herald., 1900-01-23
Rod Mill Workers Strike

Pttsburg. January 22.-The rod mill workers at the plant of the American Steel and Wire company, at Rankin, went on strike today. closing that department of the big works and throwing idle about one thousand men.
The age-herald., 1900-01-23
Annual Reception

Magic City Camp No. 4, Woodmen of the World will give their annual reception Fri day evening. Jaiuary 26. Invitations have been sent out to a number of the friends of the members. ~
The age-herald., 1900-01-23
Texie Cigars! Texie Cigars!!
23O

Is the telephone number to call if you do not get your pa- per on time in the city. Sub scription Department --- That is where to send your com plaints if you do not.get your paper on time in the State. All complaints will receiv @ prompt attention.
The age-herald., 1900-01-23
UaIIed to Carbon Hill

A. J. O'Keefe. district master workman of the Knights of Labor, was called to Carbon Hill early yesterday morning by telegram announcing trouble among the miners at that point.
The age-herald., 1900-01-23
Alfred Watts Dead

New York, January 22.-Aafred Watts, the inventor of crystal gold, which is used in dentistry, died today at his home in Brook lyn of old age.
The age-herald., 1900-01-23
IN OLDEN TIMES

People overlooked the importance of per manently beneficial effects and were sal tis- fled with transient action: but now that it is generally known that Syrup of Figs will permanently overcome habitual constipa- tion, well-informed people will not buy other laxatives. which act for time but finally injure the system. Buy the genuine made by the California Fig Syrup Co.
The age-herald., 1900-01-23

J. Y. Sage, formerly superintendent of the Georgia Pacific railroad, arrived from Atlanta last night.
The age-herald., 1900-01-23

President Samuel Ullman. of the board of education. has returned from busi- ness trip to Mississippi.
The age-herald., 1900-01-23

Tennessee Triumph seed potatoes. J. H. McCary Co. 1-23-eod-tf.
The age-herald., 1900-01-23

Warden Gourley, of the city prison, Is again at his post after several days ill- ness.
The age-herald., 1900-01-23
PERSONAL.

G. B. Edwards. of Sheffield. was in the city yesterday.
The age-herald., 1900-01-23
Chancery Bill

In the chancery division of the circuit court T. G. Huffman filed a bill against the United States Saving and Loan com pany praying for relief from the conditions of foreclosed mortgage, and referee to determine the equity of the cause.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-04-14

Gertrude Bridgeman, Of Newark, Del, opened
the meeting. Devotional exercises were led
by Mrs. ]. B. Turner, of Dover, Del, with
prayer by Mrs. W. X. Crosby, of Wilmington.
The delegates were welcomed by Mrs. John
McElmoyle. Mrs. J. Wikens Cooch, of Della
ware, read Il paper on the missionary con-
ference. A popular meeting was held at
night. Rev. F. G. Jenning, of Wilmington,
making the address.
The following officers were elected for the
Foreign Missionary Society: President, Miss
Gertrude Bridgeman, Newark Recording Sec
retary, Miss NJ A. Barr, Wilmington; Cores
ponding Secretary, Miss Eva Taylor, Will
mington; Christian Endeavor Secretary, Miss
Alice McLear, Wilmington; Box Secretary,
Mrs. NJ. E. Holmes, Dover; Secretary Liter
ary, Miss Grace Bayard, Wilmington.
HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
The Home Missionary Society held its
session on Thursday, and was presided over
by Mrs. W. X. Crosby, of Wilmington, Del.
The first session began at $50 O'Clock, a. M,
with devotional exercises led by Mrs. Holmes.
This was followed by the reports from the
various committees, after which the roll was
called. which showed that nearly all the dele
gates were present. A paper was then read
from Young Peoples Secretary. This was
followed by very interesting paper on
First Thing Necessary to be a Good Mis-
sionary WORKER by Mrs. Potter. At the
afternoon session paper entitled "Freed.
bp
was also read by Mrs. Irving, entitled ''Stou
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-04-14
North East.
NORTH EAST, April 13, 1900.

NORTH EAST, apEll 10, lJuU.
The "Cecu Whig' is on sale each 'ceek in
North East at Reynolds Ne,cs Stand. 8
cents copy.
Mr. John r. Matthews, an evangelist of
Oxford University, England. will preach in
St Marys Church, on Easter Eve Saturday
April 14), at 7,45 p. m. on Easter Day,
Sunday, April 18TH at 1915 a. M. 3 p. m.
and 7.45 p. M, and Monday in Easter week
at 8 p. M. and 7.45 p, m. The service at 8 p.
m. on Easter Day will be only for men and
boys over IA.
Quite forest fire ragged on Bacon Hill and
Hog Hill from Sunday until Wednesday.
Over a thousand acres OF woodland was
burned. l. FL. Ford was one of the heaviest
losers.
l. H. Ford and Miss Sallie Ford, Of Wash
ington, d. c., are at their summer residence
Ia town.
John McGuirk has moved from Jethro
street to the rolling park.
The Easter sermon in the M. E. Church on
Sunday will be Of an attractive character. The
interior of the church is being refitted and
improved with flowers.
Edward Jefferies, Of Philadelphia, has
moved his family to town, occupying the
house on Church street.
Don't forget the date OF the High School
entertainment. April 9th.
Arthur W. Beatty, Of our town, will be en-
titled to write the degree initials P. D., after
his name from next Wednesday, when the
commencement exercises of the Pennsylvania
College of Pharmacy will be held in the
Academy OF Music, Philadelphia, he being
one OF the graduates OF this years class.
This is the result Of three years Of collegiate
study and eight years of practical pharma
ceutical experience. The graduating exami-
nations this year were unusually severe, for
out of a class OF 142 members, but 96 were
able to make the percentage necessary to OBJ
tain the degree.
Miss Gertie Morris, Of Wilmington, spent a
few days with Miss Jennie Matthews.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-04-14

official and private intercourse h vase al
WAYS courteous and attentive and every
where he was held in the highest esteem
Judge Davis was the representative of a
family known and honored in the annals of
MARYLAND Born in Cecil county. December
Z 1888 His parents were Dir. David Davis
aud Emmaine l.. tWickes) Davis, both
natives OF this State He was the fifth among
eight children. Reared on farm until four
teen years of age be then entered the general
store Of Alfred G. Nowlaud, of Cecilton, Nd
He afterwards engaged in farming. In the
fall OF 1879 he was elected associate Judge
of the Orphans Court for this county and in
which position he served four terms In
1895 he was elected Chief Judge. He was a
staunch Democrat. In 1862 he married
Henrietta w. Cruikshank, daughter of Thos
G Cruikshank. Besides his widow one son,
Lambert w. Davis. survives him, who resides
on the home estate Mt Ceciton. Judge Davis
was an official of st. Stephens Episcopal
Church.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-04-14
COURT IS OVER.
March Term Re-convenet On Monday
and Adjourned Thursday Night Until
Russell Case Tried.

After weeks recess the March term Of
Circuit Court for Cecil county, reconvened
in Elkton on Monday, with Chief Judge
James Alfred Pearce and Associate Judge
Frederick Stump on the bench.
The case OF Matthew Russell VS.. Charles
Bayard was placed on trial. The two men
were engaged as partners In cutting wood
and hauling charcoal to the iron works at
North East several years ago, and Russell
claimed that he did not get his fair share of
the work. and he sued for 1880 damages.
The jury in the case was as follows: John
II. Harlan. AloDzo Boulden, Howard Scott,
George NJ. Christie. John P. Kelly, Joseph
T. Grove Joseph H. Woodrow, John
Williams, Thomas H. Moore, Hugh Cameron.
Jr., John S. Bevan and John B. Roberts.
Albert Constable and Joshua Clayton repre-
sented MIR. Russell and Austin l.. Crothers
and L. NJ Haines appeared for Mr.. Bayard.
The case was given to the jury Thursday
afternoon, which rendered a verdict after
being out several hours of S357.76 in favor
of Mr.. Russell. Court then adjourned until
the second Monday in June, when several
cases on the docket will be tried The pre-
sent panel OF jurors was retained for the
June term, which Is generally a non jury
term.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-04-14
Want a Creamery in Elk Neck.

A goodly number of the farmers OF Elk
Neck, met at the office of Magistrate Philip
NJ. Groves, on North street, Elkton, last
Saturday afternoon for the purpose of con-
fering with Charles II. Cook, of Trenton, N.
j., in regard to locating creamery in that
section of Cecil county. Mr.. Cook promised
to locate a creamery there If three hundred
cows could be found available. The follow
ing committee was named to 60 among the
farmers not attending the meeting on Satur-
day: Henry NJ. Mccullough, William d.
Bratton, William W. Holden, c. d. Racine
and |. L. Holt. Quite an interest was mani
tested in the project by the farmers present,
and the committee received the assurance
from them that they and their neighbors
would furnish over 200 cows.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-04-14
Killed on the Rail.

Shortly before noon on Tuesday, several
railroad men found the body of an unknown
white man lying along tho tracks Of the p.
W. & b. railroad near Perryvile. The body
was terribly cut and bruised but the unfor-
tunate man was still breathing and he was
taken to the Perryville station and Drs.
Stump of Perryvile, and Smith, OF Havre de
Grace, were sent for and rendered all pos
sible medical aid, but the man died in the
evening. Shortly after he was taken to the
station he regained consciousness but refused
to tell his name or anything about himself.
He had but one arm and was about sixty
years of age. He attempted to board a freight
when he slipped and fell under the car
wheels. Coroner VIM. p. Dean went to Perry
vie but after hearing the facts in the case
deemed an inquest unnecessary. The remains
were brought to Elkton on Wednesday, and
taken to Cherry Hill on Thursday, and in
tered In the county burying grounds. Tho
man proved to be G. W. Ward, OF Baltimore.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-04-14
WOODS FIRE.
Timber Land Burned over Near Elkton
this Week,

considerable fire swept through the
Bacon Hill woods. south east OF Elkton on
Sunday continuing Monday. More than
1900 acres were burned over, much timber
being destroyed. On the Whitaker property
fine chestnut timber was burned Other
properties suffering were those Of Mrs +. b.
Groome, of Elkton, and the Mccullough
Iron Company There was also fire in the
HclIingsworth woods northeast of Elkton
In the Bacon Hill woods those residing In
the vicinity formed working gang to
stop the progress of the flames. About
twenty acres on the property of DR.. lamar
of Elkton, were burned over. The fire could
be distinctly seen in EIkton, the flames be-
ing fierce becaose of the strong wind pre-.
vailing.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-04-14
Port Deposit.
PORT DEPOSIT, April 13, 1900.

The "CecH Whig' is on sale each ,oeek in
Port Deposit at .StebJings Ne,os Stand. 8
cents copy.
Roy McClenahan is home from Princeton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Squier and children
of Milwaukee, Wis, and Joseph Reynolds, Of
Philadelphia, are guests Of DR.. and Mrs. III
w. Hopes.
Miss Marguerite Davis is with her sister
Mrs. Leach in Baltimore.
Miss L. Myrna Tomkinson is visiting friend:
in Easton.
Everett Jones is in Boston this week.
Mrs. johnson, Mrs. knight and Miss Boyn.
ton were in Rising Sun this week.
Mrs. Samuel Mitchell and son are guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Bond.
DR.. and Mrs. j. S. French are in Worcester
Mass
Miss Merthyr Evans is spending the Easter.
tide In Philadelphia.
Mr. and Mrs. George Hines, Mr.. and Mrs
George Atkinson, Mr.. and John Creswell and
Mr.. and Mrs ]. B. Abrahams attended the
anniversary OF Reliance Castle OF Golden
Eagle Saturday night.
Mrs. B. b. Lathbury and child have return
ed to their home in Philadelphia after spend
ing a week with her parents Mr.. and Mrs. II
G. Nesbitt.
One of the large trees in front Of Mrs. c.
M. Heald's residence has been cut down and
the lockwood all taken out Of the front yard
The rings in the tree number tlfty-eis ht
New trees will soon be planted, also low
hedge. Running vines will be trained over
the front OF the bouse. This is where the
late Hon. J. A. J. Creswell spent his boyhood
days. His sister, Mrs. Heald, and his neice.
Miss Elizabeth Boynton, and nephew, Mr..
Edwin Boynton, now occupy the house.
The Solise Club was entertained by Mrs. c.
M. knight Friday evening. Next week it
will be entertained by Miss Mary Reynolds.
Saturday afternoon small automobile
passed through town.
Next year every pupil of the Jacob Tome
Institute outside OF the State will be obliged
to pay for board and tuition. There will
probably be twelve new masters.
One of our oldest and most highly respect
ed citizens Mr.. Fred Sltzler died at his home
Saturday night and was buried at West Not
tingham Cemetery Tuesday afternoon. He
leaves four daughters and two sons.
The trustees and Aid Society Of the NJ. E.
Church have contracted with the Jackson's
to paper and paint the first and second floors
OF the parsonage.