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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-12-22
SERIOUS FIRE.
CARTER'S PAPER MILLS
BURNED ON WE'D
NESDAY.
Fire Started From Explosion of Coal Oil
Lamp. This Is One of Cecil County's
Historic Industries.

TIL" lire at the Carter paper mills six
resulted in the complete destruction of the
machine room, boiler house and warehouse,
containing wall paper stock, MANILA and
fibre paper. Th" flames started in the
boiler room from the explosion of an oil
lamp. The Storcroom and machine room
were next destroyed and it was only by
the greatest effort that the fire was pre-
vented from consuming the bcatcr room.
A call for help was sent to Elkton but il was
impossible for the engine to get to the scene
in tim" to render service.
Charles l.. Carter, secretary and treasurer,
of tn" M"Quilkin and Carter Paper Conn
pany, operating the mills. stated yesterday.
that it was impossible to give ont the exact
loss, but that there was partial insurance in
home and stock companies. The mills are
owned by the heirs of the late | ID. Carter.
The plant employed about twenty hands
and had been running on full time. day and
night, with large orders on hand
Nothing can be said regarding the future
of the mill until Il meeting of the directors
is held.
The mills, Il picture of which is published.
were built by Robert Carter in 1916 The
present directors of the company are
Harry A. Carter. of the York Haven Paper
Company; Robert d. Carter, of the Wanauue
Paper Company, of New Jersey; George
McQuiken, George McQuilkcn, Jr., and
Charles c. Cartrr The loss will he bn.,.,,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-12-22
Z. IO1.
ZIoN. MD, Dec. II, 1900.

ZIoN, MD, Dee. II, 1900.
TLr "Ccca nhjg' is on safe each ~cch
il. ZION at Caiha11 d 20. $ store. 3 cents a
coPy
Quite number from here attended the
rededication Of the Rock Presbyterian Church
on Sunday.
The personal property Of the late A. NJ.
Cameron, was sold on Saturday, by the Ad
ministrator, W. A. Cameron.
Our ncighbors gathered four to five inches
of ice on Tuesday.
John r. Clifford attended meeting of the
Jersey Cattle Breeders Association, held at
Carrollton Hotel, Baltimore, Md. Thursday
Dee. 18th. of which he is a member.
Mis- Ella Gillespie aud Mr.. Lionel Hall are
home from Washington College for the
Christmas holidays.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-12-22
ROCK CHURCH.
Rededicated on Sunday After Being
Handsomely RemOdelled.

After being improved and re-modelled at a
cost OF ?3,00O Rock Presbyterian Church
near Fair Hill. was re-dclicated on Sunday,
in the presence Of a large congregation. The
pastor Rev William Fitz-Simon. was assisted
in theserviccs 10y Rev. W. c. Hodge, of Chester.
The improvements include Il stone addition
sx19 feet for the pulpit recess; vestibue Sx36
feet over which is the choir gallery; rose
window in the south wall; old entrance doors
have been replaced by tall windows between
which are large double doors; hot air heater
in the basement; cement steps, walk and
porch floors have been laid at the south end
Of the church. The interior has been COM
pletely re-modelled, the walls having been
renuished, ceiling OF stamped steel; eight
chestnut trusses with heavy wall brackets
adding to the effect, new walnut pulpit fur
niture. wainscotinG Of auditorium in chest
nut. red ingram carpeting, pcwsl reanish ed
and edihce repainted inside and out.
The officers of the church are: Elders
Robert Henry Hodgson, Ferdinand Johnson.
John T. Dewitt, Frank II. Huston and Sam'l
G.. Bye; Trustees-Frank II. Huston, Thomas
T, Reynolds, George Spence Samuel G. Bye
Frederick Armstrong. Albert I. McCrery Dr.
David Mackey, Samuel Gatchcll and c. l.
BrOkuw.
Rock Presbyterian Church was organized
in the summer OF 172O.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-12-22
MRS. LETlTIA NJ. ROWLAND.

Mrs. Letitia NJ. Rowand, aged eighty-six
years, widow of DR.. Charles l.. Rowand, of
died on Sunday morning at the
home Of her daughter, Mrs. Harry d. NJ.
Howard, "Gilpin Manor near Elkton, Mrs.
Annie L. Schillnger, OF Philadelphia, is a
daughter of the deceased. The remains were
taken to Philadelphia, on Wednesday morn
ing and Inferred in Mt Moriah Cemetery
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-12-22
MANUAL
TRAINING.
NEW DEPARTMENT PRO-
POSED FOR COUNTY
HIGH SCHOOL.
School Board FavorS Taking Advantage
of State Appropriation. Examiner
Biddle'S Opinion On The Subject.

The Introduction of Manual Training de-
partment at tn" Cecil County High School
in Elkton is now being favorably considered
by the School Commissioners. In speaking
on the subject to representative of the
CECIL WING on Thursday, School Examiner
George Biddlc said
81 am convinced that there is a necessity
for IA manual training school in connection
with our school work, and that the School
Board will open on" in September next in
connection with the County High School at
Elkton. The Cecil County School Board i
required to furnish Il suitable room with the
necessary furniture and material for tho
work. When this is inspected and approved
by the State Board of Education the sum OF
$500 is available on the first day of Octo
bcr for the first year, and the sum of S5C
per pupil to the limit Of $1,000, is availabl,
for each succeeding year. The sum would
be sufficient to cover all expenses of the de
partmcnt, save the small outlay of time il
the money advanced by the local School
Board to equip the school. 1t would b,
necessary to secure the services of Il com
pctcnt instructor. The intention is not to
turn out mechanics, but to make the train
ing an aid in general school work. Wher
ever manual training has been introduced
it has met with favor by children and
parents. The first course would be instruc
ton in geometric figure work. The second
practical training in the use of certain tools
and work bench. The cost of maintaining
this department. as stated above, would be
met by the special State appropriation and
would add nothing to the burdens of the
Cecil county taxpayers. So much for the
lihrralty of Maryland in the matter of cdu-
catOn.'
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-12-22
HEAD. BLOWN OFF.
Fatal Cunning Accident Near Middle
town,

Elias Emory shot and accidentally killed
S. d. Medcalf while cunning near Middle.
town Thursday afternoon. Medcalf had the
top of his head blown off. The men we're
cunning on the farm of Frederick Walker.
eight miles from Middetown. They left
home together early in the morning. As
they were walking through a wood on Mr..
Walkers farm Emory tried to lower the ham
mer of his gun. 1t slipped from his hand
and struck the cap. The gun exploded and
Medcalf, who was slightly in advance of him,
received the charge in the back of his head
Part OF his head was blown Off
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-12-22
JackSOn-OwenS.

Miss Clara Belle Owens, of Perrville, and
Mr.. Munson n. Jackson, Of Principle, we're
married on Wednesday evening In Elkton, at
the Methodist Episcopal Parsonage by the
Rev. Thomas E. Terry. After the ceremony
the couple left for a tour north. They will
reside in Principle.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-12-22
FATAL FALL.
Edward Sheppard of Zion Fails From
Tree and Is Killed.

Edward Sheppard, aged 10 years, of hion,
this county. while cutting limb from Il
shade tree yesterday afternoon, fell to tn"
ground and was instantly killed. Hi skull
wa- crushed.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-12-22
JAMES A. LEMON.

James A. Lemon died at his home at New
London, Pa, on Monday, Dee. 10th, eyed IS
years His widow was form erly Miss Grace
Green, sister Of Joshua Green, of near Fair
Hill, this county, The funeral took place
on Friday, Dec. II, the interment being at
Oxford, Pa.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-12-22
DiStillery Burned.

The distillery at Rock Springs, this county,
operated by N W. Scott, of Lancaster Pa,
was destroyed by fire, together with the con
tents on Monday night. The warehouse, in
which most of the stock was stored, was
saved. The fire is said to have been of in
cendiary origin. The loss is covered by in
surance
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-12-22

NTArE's ATTORNEY WILLIAM $. EVANS, OF
ELKToN, IS ONE or CECIL coUNrY's BEST
KNOWN AND SUBSTANTIAL CITIZENS. HE is
PUBLIC SPIRITED, LIBERAL ~ his SUPPORT OF
ALL MOVEMENTS CALCULATED TO ADVANCE THE
INTERESTS OF ELKrON AND THE COUNTY, AND
IS PROMINENTLY IDENTIFIED NOT ONLY WITH
THE LEGAL, But THE SOCIAL AND BUSINESS
LIFE OF CECIL.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-12-22
MISS PHILENA Y. CAMERON.

Miss Phlena V. Cameron, aged 81 years,
daughter of the late James Cameron, of Prin-
cipio, died in Philadelphia, on Tuesday The
funeral took place yesterday, Friday. from
her late home at Principle. the interment
bang in West Nottingham Cemetery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-12-22
IRA W. RUTTER.

Ira W. Rutter, aged 30 years, eldest son of
B. i, Rutter, died at the home of his parents
22i Madison street, Wilmington, Del, ON
Tuesday. The remains were taken to Prin-
cipio Furnace, this county, yesterday, Friday
morning, for interment.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-12-22
CLEMENT L. STEELE.

Clement L. Steele, formerly of the Fourth
district, this county, fell dead in Wilmington,
from heart trouble on Monday. He was 80
years Of age,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-12-22
DANIEL STEWART.

Daniel Stewart, who was born near Elkton
in 1871 died at his home in Philadelphia, on
Sunday. He was n retired builder. He was
Il son OF Seth Stewart a veteran of the War of
1872
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-12-22
MRS. THOMAS MAJOR,

Mrs Debbie Major, wife of Thomas Major,
OF Cowentown, mother Of Thomas C. Major,
OF Elkton, died on Sunday morning from
heart trouble.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-12-22
IntermentS.

The funeral Of Robert Montgomery, aged rs
years, took place on Wednesday, from the
residence Of Harry L. Garrett, near Strick-
ersville. The interment was at Flint Hill.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-12-22

The remains OF Samuel Holton, formerly Of
near Lombard, were inferred In St. Johns
Cemetery on Friday, December Il.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-09
MARRIAGE IN CHINA.

With the Chinese there are a great
many ceremonies connected with a
wedding. When the marriage con-
tracts have been exchanged the future
bridegroom sends his bride two
bracelets in gold or silver, according to
the position of the family. These are
the betrothaI presents, and they are at
tached by a scarlet string.
The wedding presents themselves are
much more numerous. They often
consist, on the part of the young
fellow, of a dozen elegant baskets,
containing silkstuffs, embroidered
materials, flowers, etc. There is also a
substitute for the wedding cake in the
shape Of exquisitely prepared dishes, Of
which the friends are invited to par
take before the wedding day.
The young girl sends her future
husband his wedding dress. On the
eve Of the marriage the brides parents
send the whole Of her outfit and even
the amount of her dowry to their SON
in-law elect The whole affair is
picturesque and accompanied with a
great deal Of gayety, fer on that same
evening the bridegroom sends his
bride a sedan chair, upholstered in en-
broidered crimson satin. The chair is
accompanied by musicians and torch
bearers. Each family on that evening
gives a separate dinner party, at which
the various presents are shown.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-09
FOREIGN.

King Alexander Of Servia is to wed
at Belgrave Sunday.
Bread riots have taken place at
Belize, British Honduras.
The interparliamentary peace con-
gress has opened in Paris.
Seditious handbills were distributed
at national demonstration in Cork.
The British parliament debated
supplemental war loan of 9S.500,000
An attempt to assassinate the shah
of Persia at the Paris exposition failed.
Thirty persons were killed in a
mine explosion and fire at Matehuala,
Mexico.
Count Mengden, secretary of the
Russian section of the Paris fair, COM
mitted suicide
Cardinal Richard has instructed the
French clergy to keep away from the
Paris exposition at night.
The passengers and crew Of tbs
channel steamer Connemara fought
flames on the boat for several hours
The peace congress at Paris con-
sidered a plan for making intervention
IN emma basis OF European union.
The plague has appeared in London,
two OF a crew of the steamer Rome
dying and two others being in hospi-
tai; the port officer is not in fear Of
epidemic
Tho central underground system,
LondOn's new electric rapid transit.
was opened, alarming old companies.
1t is considered likely to be part Of
the Yerkes system.
Lucy Parsons, in Chicago, said con-
gress Of anarchists is planned to meet
soon in Paris. Chicago anarchists
will meet Sunday to discuss King
Humbert's assassination.
Rudyard Kipling, testifying before
the south African hospital COM
mission, declared the condition Of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-09
the Woodstock hospital at Cape
I Town was unspeakable.

the Woodstock hospital at Cape
Town was unspeakable.
Sir William Vernon Harcourt es-
tinated the cost Of the south African
war as approximately sS0,000,000. Sir
William also makes the statement that
England is the worst hated nation on
earth.
The Italian Cabinet at Monza swore
allegiance to King Victor Emmanuel
III. The assassin Bressi said cars
turn was next. More anarchists
were arrested. The Milan chief of
police said a letter found on Bressi,
signed Sofia" was from Buenos
Ayres, not New York.
An attempt to assassinate the shah
OF Persia in Paris was frustrated by
his attendants and the monarch S
own courage. The assailant, armed
with revolver. climbed on steps Of
rulers carriage. He was arrested but
not identified. Shah had warning in
letter. French frontiers are ordered
doubly guarded to keep out Italians.
All Italy is in mourning for King
Humbert's assassination, and adequate
steps will be taken to meet crises in
| the nation. Rulers and people Of other
nations join in condolences over the
most democratic Of monarchS
Assassin Bressi boosted he came from
America to kill the king. A letter OF
Carboni Sperandio. anarchist and
! suicide, Of Paterson, n. J., indicated he
| was chosen originally as assassin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-09
HORSEMANSHIP AT WEST POINT.
Inc Skirmish Drill Recently Intro
duced at the Academy.

To many of the visitors the cavalry
drills in the riding academy and on
the parade ground are the most inter-
eStlng features. At these exhibitions
Oh horsemanship the cadets usually
show that they are highly proficient
in that branch. The rough riding was
unusually interesting this year. and
the feats of Craftsmanship astonished
those visitors who had never been
present at similar exhibition. and
when the end came without injury to
any one of the daring rough riders
the admiring spectators felt relieved,
put convinced that the members Of
the graduating class were competent
horsemen.
One Of the features of the cavalry
exhibition was the new skirmish drill.
lnls was introduced recently at the
military academy. Making provision
! for the safety of horses when cavalry
IS oeployed for slSirmishing against a
partly concealed enemy has long been
a serious problem. Horses have al
ways been conspicuous targets when
| standing, and in the Philippine cam
| paign it was demonstrated that even
| bad marksmen found no difficulty in
| Gripping horses. This suggested to
Capt. George H. Sands and Lieut..
| Julian r. Lindsey of the 9th cavalry,
! instructors Of cavalry tactics at West
Point, the possibility of cavalrymen
! throwing their horses to the ground
and making them a less conspicuous
mark in battle When the horses
were down it was found that their
bodies made a good shield for the man
who held the reins, and enabled him
! to fight with comparative safety from
/ behind his living breastwork The
method Of throwing the horse was de-
! termined after consultations on the
| subject between Capt. Sands, Col.
Helm, Col. Mills and Lieut.. Lindsey.
1t became an easy matter to throw
the most stubborn horse, ard the an
imals also became expert and required
! little urging to assume the desired
posture. The cadets are now drilled
regularly in this exercise. When a
! horse has been we'll drilled, he drops
as soon as he feels the peculiar tap
on his neck and the twist to the rein
When a horse is stubborn, it some
! times becomes necessary to employ
! heroic measures, like giving his neck
| several sharp twists to make him
! dizzy.-NeW York Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-09
POLITICAL.

The Minnesota, in a trial trip at
Montreal, ran away from the Canadian
yacht Glencairn.
The democratic congressional con-
vention at Jacksonville, H., took 1925
ballots without result.
Gov. Beckham will call an extra
session of the Kentucky legislature to
amend the GoebeI election law.
Richard Yates, republican nominee
for governor of Illinois, spoke at
Chicago to veterans Of civil war.
Governor Roosevelt decided not 10
speak during August, but to begin the
campaign in the west early in Sept
ember
illinois state and Cook county demo
cratic committees clashed over cam
paign funds; Chicago is looked to for
$1,000
Northern Illinois democrats decided
to concentrate an effort on state and
county tickets and let Bryan shift for
himself.
Democrats carried North Carolina,
by 10000 majority; the negroes re-
naming from polls; disfranchisement
was carried.
The democratic state campaign was
opened in Peoria. Samuel Alschuler,
nominee for governor, and other
candidates spoke.
Senator Marion Butler sent de-
fance to Congressman Bellamy, who
suggested that the former be expelled
from North Carolina.
Colonel William J. Bryan will spend
several days in Chicago after the
notification meeting at Indinapous.
He will speak to the trades unionists
on Labor day, Sept. 3.
| Charles A. Towne of Minnesota, in
an interview in Chicago, declined to
say whether or not he will accept
the popuIist nomination for vice presi-
dent, but his friends believe he will
Withdraw in favor Of Stevenson.
John P. Altgeld answered Roose-
velt's St Paul speech at Toledo. The
! former declares that the democracy
| IS against imperialism, which will
cause the downfall of the republic,
and in favor of independent govern
ment for Cuba and the Philippines.
William J. Bryan announced that he
will not discuss the income tax in his
notification speech, but will deal with
| the subject of his speech Of acceptance.
| Mr.. Bryan said he regards the re-
the Chicago platform as an endorse
affirmation of the Chicago platform as
an endorsement of the income tax
| principles.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-09
THE ART OF TALKING WE'LL.
Things to Say and Things to Leave
Unsaid in General Conversation.

It is better to be frankly dull than
pedantic.
One must guard ones self from the
temptation Of talking shop" and OF
riding ones hobby"
Whatever sets one apart as a capital
81" should be avoided.
A joke or humorous story is de-
pendent upon it's freshness for ap-
probation. Some emotions will not
bear warming over"
1t is no longer considered good form
to say a word against any one. An
ilI-natured criticism is a social blunder.
Gossip, too, is really going out Of
fashion.
True wit is a gift, not an attainment.
Those who use it Alright never yield to
the temptation CT saying anything that
can wound another in order to exhibit
their own cIeVerness. It is natural
and spontaneous. He who runs
after wit is apt to catch nonsense"
Talk that has heartiness in it and
the iveliness and sparkle that comes
of lightheartedness and innocent
gayety, is a fairly good substitute for
wit.
Offer to each one who speaks the
homage of your Undivided attention.
Look people in the face when you talk
to them.
Talk of things not persons. The
best substitute for wisdom is silence.
It is a provincialism to say Eyes, sir, .
mo, ma'am" to ones equal.
Have convictions of your own. Be
yourself and not a mere echo.
Never ask leading questions. We
should show curiosity about the con-
Germs of others only so far as it may
crafty them to tell us.
Draw out your neighbor without
catechizfng him. Correct him, if
necessary, without cOntradicting him.
Avoid mannerisms.
Strive to be natural and at ease.
The nervousness that cOnceals itself
under affected vivacity should be con-
troIled, as should the loud langh.-Mrs.
Burton Kingsland in Ladies Home
Journal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-09
A BIG RAILWAY SCHEME.

A railway scheme of considerable
magnitude, says the Quebec Star, is
being hoated by Messers. Mackenzie
and Mann. under the name of the
Canadian Northern railway. 1t in
wolves the amalgamation of existing
lines and the construction Of new ones
to form a through route between Lake
Superior and the Valley Of the Sas-
katchewan. The route comprises three
divisions. The first in the Rainy River
railway, from Port Arthur to Winni-
peg. This will connect with the Mani
toba and Saskatchewan divisions,
which will bring the railway TO the
Saskatchewan river. The scheme is
nearly of transcontinental importance.
1t will certainly, if successful, event
ually be a portion Of new through
route. From Port Arthur eastward
the Canada Northern will depend upon
lake navigation and Independent lines.
1t ought to bring increased trade 10
Canadian ports.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-09
VISIT TO EMPRESS DOWAGER.
One Who Was Present Tells of His
tOric Event.

Frank G. Carpenter, who is now in
the east, sends to The Saturday Even
ing Post a long article about the en-
press dowager and China, his facts
having been gathered only a few days
before the present troubles broke out.
Two years ago the empress dowager
set aside all precedents and received
the ladies Of the foreign Lgationr at
Pekin. One who was present told Mr..
Carpenter about it. Among other
things she said:
Her majesty was dressed in a pale
yellow silk gown, beautifully en-
broidered with flowers and dragons OF
the same color. She wore the head
dress commonly worn by elderly
Chinese women, her hair being
| fastened in a knot at the back just be-
low the crown, the front of the head
and a part of the forehead being con-
cealed by silk band heavily embroid-
cred with pearls of large size.
Il was struck with her majesty's
youthful appearance. She was sixty
four, but she looked ten years younger.
Her face was plump and free from
wrinkles She had a high forehead,
elongated perhaps by the custom Of the
Chinese ladies of pulling out the hairs
at the edge of the forehead with
tWeeZers. She had a strong face and
in youth must have been very pretty.
During the audience she frequently
smiled, and l could see no signs Of
that cruelty with which she has been
charged.
Her majesty made us welcome to
the palace and to China. She said
she was glad indeed to receive us as
foreigners, and that we should be
friendly with one another, for were we
not all of one family?
The banquet was fine, being made up
Of many courses and consisting Of both
Chinese and foreign dishes
After the banquet the empress
doWager again met informally with the
ladies, drinking tea with each Of them
in turn, and in some cases throwing
her arm about one and embracing her.
At this time she gave each lady pres
ct of a beautiful gold ring set with a
pearl as big as marorWfat pea, three
silk dresses from the royal looms and
a set of two dozen combs. Throughout
the whole audience she was exception
ally gracious, and her manners were as
polite and affable and at the same time
as dignifed and ladylike as could be
those of any empress of Europe"