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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-06-13

visitor who may go to that city either iii
hotels or boarding houses. Trunk lines
lave given one fare rate to Baltimore
'ur: SAengerfeSt Wees.
The New Fifth Regiment Armory
where the concerts and contests will be
he'd. is one of the Target buildings in
this country. ana will seat over sixteen
thousand persons.
At the opening concert Sunday. June
l4th. four thousand public school children
will sing the chorlScs. "Thr Heavens are
Telling" and the Star Spangle Ban.
"rr" On the second daY Of the festival
there will be II general rehearsal i'll the
nulniug of MI prize singers; in tn" after
noon prize singing between societies Of
The first and third CLASSES: and at night
ihr first grand concert. On the following
lay the Societies of the second class and
he city and county organizations viii
nntcst for prizes; and at night there
will be another grand concert.
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HOMICIDE.

On last "Wednesday afternoon, Mr..
Henry ID. Shippers, who resides y miles
rom Ellton. killed n boy named Charles
Jackson, aged II years, under the fol-
lowing circumstances
\ BIO" named Holden who had been
employed by Shippers, for some reason
eft him for some days, but on the day
referred 10. was again at work in the
irld with Shippers. Jackson came to the
irld to borrow horse from Shippers,
when the latter accused him with being
the caDi>r Of IIoIden's leaving. which
Jackson. as we'll rs Holden denied. Dur
ing the dispute. which appears not to
nave been aggravating on the part of
Jackson. Shippers struck ut him with the
handle of his hoe, which blow the former
,arlied. Shippers then turned his hoe
md struck him fiercpIy with the eye of
t, just above the ear, telling him to the
ground. The boy Holden. who is the
witness IN the case, tied to lift him to
lis feet bat finding him helpless. he
tlllrl to Shippers that he had killed him.
Shippers then raised him UP. and the boy
revived sufficiently TO Walk hOme-a mile
md quarter soon after reaching there
lie was tthen with commissions, and at
!bout eleven O'Clock at night. Doctor
Emory w'p had been called to see him.
,ouni him beyond recovery, and he
shortly afterwards died
An inquest was hplI over the body in
Jhe moru.H-, by MesS!S Brown ana
Joyce, ltStr"S of the Peace, the verdict
rendered was that he came to his death
~ bow irom thp hands Of Shippers.
IN accortance with the facts As stated by
Holden. \ post mOitrm examination
was made by Doctor EMory, assisted by
Ir. J. Y. Wallace. The skull was not
Fractured. h|t the brliu was bruised by
The ConruS>iOu, ana therr was Il conSid-
'rahle quantity Of "oagl!atei blood be-
tween the scalp and the skull
The boy wa, the son Of "A Mr.. Jackson.
Who is employed on tt" railroad near
Philadelphia, aud is represented to have
been II very i0otf@nSivr anl amiahp lad
Shippers WIS committed - tAr County
Jail to await bis trili at the October
curt. We understand he has employed
lanes H. lamar, Esq. ~ his counsel.
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OUR CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR

We continue to-day. extracts from va
riouS papers throughout the State in re-
CARL to the nomination of Mr.. Clarke.
He is a most acceptable candidate in
every section of the 81 ltr, and the cam
paign opens BRIGHTLY for him: but we say
distinctly to every Maryland Wing who
reaCS our paper. that whilc the prospect
of his election is 50 fair. he cannot be
successful unless we all exert ourselves.
One word should be Suliicicnt-let every
Whir in MARYLAND do his utmost to get
votes for the Wing candidate for Cover
nor. In Il state with 5000 Wing major
ity, the locuf0coS have elected three ont
of four Governors, merely because of the
inactivity of our party. 1t is our turn
now in all conscience, 50 boys. let us
have our man.
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GREAT MASS MEETING OF SONS
OF TEMPERANCE.

\ Great Temperance Celebration is to
be held at Port Deposit. on the 10Th of
July, on the occasion of the meeting of
the Grand Division of Sons of Temper
ance at that town. 1t will in all prob
ability. be the largest temperance meet
ing ever held in the county. Prepara-
tionS are being made conSonant with the
expectation of so large meeting, and
with the spirit and liberAlity o the peo-
pie Of Port Deposit. See advertisement
in another column.
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ANNOU NCEAI ENT.

Mr.. Benjamin +. May, has received a
San Francisco Daily journal of Com
mercc, of date of May Tth, containing the
following announcement. which leads us
TO suppose th't orr friend and cores
pondemt. Mr.. X. +. May has grown tired
of gold digging and gone into another
business.
"Garret Hons".-WilSon and May have
opened pleasant Hotel alongside of the
Post office. and they present II bill of fare
of a most tempting character to cpl
cures
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A COMMCNIt ALTON.

In another place there is conmunica-
ton in reference to tn" candidate 70!
Commissioner in the First District. II
there be any differences Of opinion there
on the subject, of CourS" we take no part
in it. The communication comes from II
highly respectable source, and certainly
the gentleman named would make "A good
Commissioner.
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THE CAMPAIGN WING.

Persons who have names to send in for
the Campaign Wing will please do 50 at
once. We have received much larger
number of subscribers than we expected.
and all our fricnlS who have interested
themselves in relation to it have our
thanks.
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MEETING IN BALTIMORE.

The meeting in Baltimore. on Satur-
day evening last, in favor of the Com
promise Bill was worry large. and promi-
nrnt members Of both parties took part
in it. 1t was addressed by Judge lie
Grand. and Charles ii. Pitts. Esq. and
q series of resolutions III favor Of the bill
were adopted.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-06-13

F'RUIT.-AIl kinds of fruit continue to
faI. aud the prospect for peaches and
pears. previously unpromisng. has been
further reduced. \ fair to good apple
crop is still indicated. Cherries are riprn-
ing in nearly ali ditrirtS: the yields have
I"rn li-ht for tn" most part, although
SOME early varieties have given good re-
turns.
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Cecil Wing
Fifty Years Ago.
p. c. RICKETTS,, Editor.
Saturday, June IS, 1850
THE COMPROMISE BILL.

The vote on this bill in the Senate will
be very close. Some of its friends fear
it may be defeated. while others are con
fident it will pass. 1t is growing time
something was done.
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Dress Goods.

Note the texture and
colorings is over 25, so and
% cent lines. S1.OO and
Sl.25 gets a feather
weight, yet strong and
durable. 81. % Black is
i'll quite demand. Piles
of Wash Dress Fabrics
await your coming, ) to
30 cents per yard. New
line this week at 20, 25
and 80 cents. The most
pleasing effects in the
market.
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tn" Interior and southeast. the yields be-
ng lir!t but of excellent quality. Millet
is still being largely Sown in many dis
trictS 10 supplement the probable short
age in timothy.
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:E.R. BURLINGTON
: 4 SONS,
Rising Sun Retail

There must be a valid
reason why customers
from all points flock to
Rising Sun to do their
Spring Shopping.
As the town is not as
large as some others, per-
sons not acquainted with
the stocks carried here
may wonder why?
However when a visit
is made, and a stroll is
taken through the eight
floors of our two buildings,
the reason is at once sug-
gested and then the prices
are learned. and intelli-
gent comparisons made,
the wonder is, why every
body does not go to the
place. A little more in
formation is all that is
needed.
We do not propose to
say, we are selling one
dollar goods for 80 cents,
or four dollar goods for
three. You are sufficient
ly intelligent to know this
is only an advertising
dodge. We ask you in
all fairness to visit our
place of business and learn
the truth for yourselves.
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Special Bargains

Just opened and placed
on sale in basement,
Basins, Bread Rising Pans,
Agate Ware &c.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-06-13

steamboat Lancaster" will visit Elk
Landing, to take down all who wish to
go from Elkton.
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Clothing and Hats.

Striking Novelties for
Young Men, cool and
dressy, for the coming
season. Staple styles for
older men, also want
something good, durable
and genteel.
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Furniture and Carpets

Now is time of year for
floor coverings. Our POO
Roll lot of Mating about
all in, Embracing hand
some styles and heavy
weights, small figures and
Elaborate japanese Pat
terms. y large line of
Ingram Carpets. We in
vlte You to inspect Buff
tipgton Bonanzale, firmer
and more lasting than 3
ply at about the same
price strictly all-wool
something upon which
you can rely. We stand
at the back of every yard
sold. Complete line of
Brussels, Velvet and AK
minister Carpets, sewed
and layed by experienced
workmen, without addi-
ti"nal cost, and satisfac-
ton guaranteed.
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Shoes.

1t is hardly necessary
for us to say much about
Shoes, as our Unknown
Brands command the
cream Of the trade.
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Mems Cheap Suits S. 90
Boys 75C to 81 90.


Mems, ladies and children's under
wear from SC to 81 IS. Mems Corduroy
Pants $3.50, Boys Waists 25c. Mems
Shirts a good quality soc. We have
some goods left from our auction, that
We will sell below costs.
Good Baking power, U5c grade 5 cts.
per Box.
Straw Hats, just the season for them,
Mems !l.oo Hats at soc. Eoys soc.
Hats at 25c. Children 5 25c Hats at SC.
Children 5 I5c Hats at Ioc. They must
go. Hominy good, SC per ct Good
Broken Rice, SC ID. Good Prunes &c ID.
Yours truly,
, 1903-08-12
NEW SYNDICATE LOTS.

The two late syndicate sales GU the
premium plan having been such a pop
Rllar success, the founders of Wildwood
4iiave decided to offer q third sale of 300
lots on The same attractive basis and
Seasy terms including a new feature of
u lie insurance.
L They will raise 10 grade and make a
fine plot of the ground adjoining Park
avenue having a wide, deep body of
water to be called Sunset Lake on the
West, and on the East Park avenue,
<the broadcast and handsomest avenue
in Wildwood, which now has electric
lights, sewers, and city water.
This will be a valuable tract of ground,
patching the full sweep of the breeze
from all directions, making it an ex-
SssssiS aud desiranie rtecatioII for cot
Fage or business purposes. This special
bale has been started under most favor
bible conditions and the prospects are
that the entire number of lots included
will be disposed of in the very near
Future.
, 1903-08-12
Wildwood Council.
Busy Session of the Wildwood Borough cOun-
Gil. An Account OF the Proceedings.

Gil. An Account OF the Proceedings.
The regular meeting of the Wildwood
Borough Council was held in the
borough hall on Monday evening, with
Mayor Baker and Councilman Banks,
Bright, Buck and Durham present.
The minutes of July IL were approved
as read. A letter was read from Borough
Clerk Harry Hewitt, of Holly Beach,
containing a resolution passed by the
Cape May County Board of Freeholders.
The resolution was to the effect hal
the county thought the boroughs of the
island should be responsible for the pay
of the bridge tender at the new county
bridge before the structure was accepted
by the county. Twenty dollars had
already been paid for this purpose, and
it was decided to look into the matter
before drawing any more money for the
purpose. A lengthy letter was read
from Collector Van Horn on matters
pertaining to the grading and gravel
ing assessments and various other as
sessments of the borough, and abound
ing in suggestions. The Collector was
authorized to have tax-bills printed and
to procure suitable books for the enter
ing of the assessment accounts. The
Collector submitted the following re-
port, which was accepted
Bal. on hand July 10, 1908, Sl,1O7 90
Collected since,
Grading and Crawling, 10 IS
Sewer, 81 96
1902 Tax, Int. and Costs, 129 20
1901 IL 81
Hall Rent, Red Men, April, May
and June, 10 50
Hall Rent, Ball, D 90
, 1903-08-12
Newcomb's Boarding Stables.

Business at John Newcomb's livery
stable OIL Cedar avenue is steadily Oh
the increase and has necessitated the
enlargement OF his barns for the accom-
mediation of additional horses and sew
eral new carriages. The horse stalls
are enclosed with netting in order to
protect the animals from flies and mos
q%uitoes. Since the county bridge gave
access to the mainland lots of visitors
nave taken the opportunity to visit
Cape May and the rural districts of
Cape May County. Most every day
Mr.. Newcomb has teams engaged to
drive hotel guests and c~ottagers to
these places. He also has several rigs
which he is boarding for the summer.
DR.. j. w. Harrigon has w horses aud
u pony. The pony and cart are used
by the little daughters of DIR. Harrigan,
and they attract much attention as
they go gliding over our streets. Then
The Doctor has a sorrel horse tha takes
The dust of nome on The island. DR..
Newell, who is occupying ii cottage on
Magnolia avenue, also has "a pony
CHARTERED at the stables which his chill
uren find much enjoyment in driving.
Mr.. Archibald, who Was at the Sheldon
early in The season, being now in Eu-
rope, left three horses and carriages in
the care of Mr.. Newcomb until autumn.
Frederick Sutton, manager of the North
Wildwood Land Company, and II cot
tager here, also has a fine bay horse and
trap which is kept at the stables. Mr..
Black, a West Philadelphia lawyer,
who is at the Sheldon with his family,
is fond of driving and is one of Mr..
Newcomb's best patrons. Mr.. Gray, of
Piltsburg, who is occupying Mr.. Full
mer's cottage on Atlantic avenue, uses
John, " a gentle horse adapted for the
use of the ladies. Mr.. Newcomb also
furnishes some fine rigs for guests stop
ping at Hotel Dayton.
, 1903-08-12
Holly Beach Gossip

George Nelson Smith gave a pleasant
party Monday evening in honor of her
brother, Montgomery Lewis and Mrs.
Lewis. Those present were MI. and
Mrs. Thomas Cannon, Madame Don
nell, Mr.. and Mrs. Judge, MI. and Mrs.
Ha win, Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan Gold
smith, Madame Billing, Mrs. Rosen,
Mrs. Naegele, Madame Lewis, MI. and
Mrs. r.. p. Smith, Miss Simons and
Mrs. Downs. MI. Lewis left Tuesday
for Kansas City much to the regret OF
the summer colony, who hope to well
come him here next summer. Mrs.
Lewis will remain a month longer.
Mrs. Anne Rosen, of Louisville, KY,
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Judge.
Mrs. ROsen is moi a stranger to us, hav-
ing spent some time here several years
ago, and she has received a warm well
come on her return.
Mr.. Victor Stockell's boat Harry
came in second in the race at Ocean
City. His boat was Outclassed by the
winner, and had he. had the advantage
of familiarity with the channel and
course, we feel sure Holly Beach would
have carried home the pennant. Any
how we are all grateful to him for SO
well representing us at the regatta.
Since the opening of the bridge, Cape
May is becoming alive to the fact that
the Holly Beach colony are good
patrons of her merchants and caterers.
The drive to Cape May is a delightful
one, and a pleasant variation then,
too, it brings one home SO entirely salts
fed with our own little resort.
Where is the scientist with the oil
can who is supposed to discourage mos
quitoes? Will he please come and
grease South Jersey right now. We
nave always heard that the life of a
mosquito was but two or three days.
II myself have even shortened the
period for some of them. Now comes
forward a horrid piece of news. Some
man who is culturing them states that
he has specimens in hearty condition
who are several months old. Now
when one taps one of my capillaries, |
hesitate about crushing him. | feel he
may have met me before may have
learned to like me as it were, and il
seems 50 heartless to be harsh to those
who really like us, who really take an
Interest in us, as one might say.
| am ready to head a petition to the
weather clerk asking that he send us
Il plumber. Something seems to have
sprung a leak up a loft and spotted ouI
erstwhile blue dome with cloudy spots.
Our grassy carpets, too, are wet most
of the time. Hurry up the plumber,
please.
MI. Woolston, who has been quite ill
with a severe cold for a week past is
out again and nearly recovered.
DIR. Andrew, who has been confined
to his bed for a week or more with
cold, is somewhat better to-day.
Mr.. Daniel Page, who has been an
extreme sufferer from cancer for some
time past, suffered a severe hemorrhagt
on Monday morning. Il. G.
, 1903-08-12
A BEAUTY

One of the most enjoyable features of
last weeks entertainments at the Shell
don was a beauty contest participated
in with zeal by the many feminine
beauties stopping at that popular no.
tel. The contest was exciting and
caused much merriment among the
participants and guests in general.
How many bits of strategy and special
Inducements We're used by admirers of
the contestants is not known, but we
are all aware that sometimes, nay often,
a look from one of these fair ones has
the effect of completely hypnotizing the
masculine beholder, and just imagine
how utterly impossible it is to vote
with a steady hand and clear brain.
Miss Anna Klienz received the greatest
number of votes, with Miss Florence
Manning a close second. These con-
tests threaten to become very popular
this season among the guests at the
various hotels.
, 1903-08-12

The finance committee was author
lied to discount a note for 500 to be
used in paying the current bills.
Engineer Rice submitted a tynewrit-
ten itemized report of the cement side
walks and curbs laid by contractor
Sweeten, who has finished his work in
Wildwood. 1t showed that the cost of
this improvement to the borough was
S14, S5S.04, of which the contractor had
been paid on account S9,617.21, leaving
a balance of So, 1898 due him, after re-
serving 10 per cent. for a space of three
months as required by law. An i'm
provement certificate was ordered issued
in favor of b. +. Sweeten and Son for
this amount. The final settlement will
not take place between the contractor
and the borough until about three
months hence.
A motion was passed agreeing t o pay
Mark Hall 81 per week for gathering up
papers on the avenues, vacant lots, and
on both sides of the Casino. By mo-
ton of Banks the collector was directed
to have his bond ready at the next
meeting.
The committee which had in charge
the collection of sewer rents from prop
Guy wv lClo III luC 1AOiIl DCdCD SlOC
of Cedar avenue was urged to attend to
their duties at once. These property
owners may expect to be called upon
now to pay these bills, some of which
are owing for two years.
The report of the Commissioners of
Assessment, which was in the hands of
one of the commissioners being cor
rected and typewriter was not IN the
hands of the clerk, so the next meeting
was fixed for Monday evening, August
II, for the purpose of considering the
report. Collector Van Horn appeared
before council and requested additional
compensation for performing the extra
work required of him by eason of the
collection of the numerous assessments
against the lots for grading and gravel
ing, sewering and boardwalk. He said
that council must pay him extra or he
would not send out the bills. Council
then adjourned.
Beautiful souvenir china imported
from Japan at Mech Il Co.'S.
, 1903-08-12
GRASSY SOUND NOTES

Edw. Y. Swope, of the Guarantee
Printing Co., made his weekly visit to
hhe Sounds Oh Wednesday.
e. Austermuhl and family came from
Holly Beach on Tuesday and spent the
sday at the Primrose CLUB.
Fred Eggling and son made an mi
$tial visit to the Sounds on Sunday and
twere entertained at Mr.. Bailey's Cot
3age. They are proprietors of the FL
+ielity Laundry, of West Philadelphia.
Miss Helen Steigelman and Miss Ma
bion Steigelman, of Swarthmore, ar
rived on Tuesday morning and will re-
3nain until August II as guests of Miss
zRena Bailey.
Mr.. Wynkoop, plumber, residing at
9th and Girard avenue, Philadelphia,
with his family have rented Mr.. Faust's
cottage and will remain two weeks.
Mr.. Millson and Son Harvey has re-
burned to his home in Colwyn after a
khort stay at the Charter Oak.
The Ideal Cottage is we'll represented
by members of the Norristown Club.
Z A. B. Crissman, contractor and
builder, in company with b. +. Bailey,
fame to the Sounds on Saturday and
Remained until Monday.
Mr.. Warner, inventor of the flexible
compound, made an initial visit to the
Sounds on Sunday and was well pleased
with the resort.
MI. and Mrs. Gohn and daughters
Ada and Mabel were guests at this re-
bort this week. Mr.. Gohn has pur-
chased two lots from b. f. Bailey and
Intends erecting during the winter a
cottage for his private use.
, 1903-08-12
AMUSEMENT ATTRACTIONS
BASKET BALL
Wildwood adds another victory TO its
list.

50 " ~
The largest audience Of the season
Witnessed one of the most exciting
games of basket ball played at the Ca
sino Hall this year last Friday night
played between the home team and
the Mt. Vernon Club, of Philadelphia.
The playing was fast and furious and
< GREAT many fouls were called on both
"sse asn5ar Of the Wildwacd
Toys was up, probably raised by last
fridays defeat, and they made things
"hum," playing everywhere. The
Mt. Vernon boys simply did not know
where to find them most of the time.
Some excellent field goals were made
by Wildwood thrown from the middle
of the floor, which called forth repeated
applause from the onlookers.
Below we give the line up of the two
teams and the result of the game:
Wildwood-Smith, Harris, Canon,
forward Wick, centre; Hoagland,
2, Hrrris l, Canon 9, Wick 3, Hoag-
land 3. Foal goals, Smith 3, Hoag-
land 2. Offences, Smith |, Canon ?,
Wick 6, Hoagland 4. Total, 81.
Mt. Vernon.Smith, Miller, forward;
Wrigley, centre Good, Bellstringer,
guard. Field goals, Miller 2, Wrigley 1.
Foul goals, Smith 6. Offences, Smith
l, Wrigley 4, Good 3, Bellstringer =.
Total, II.
THEATRICAL.
The acts in this weeks bill at the
Casino hall were breezy and bright in
contrast to the warm weather which
prevailed outside. The good old 'Pun-
kin Center Trio Mr.. and Mrs. Cal.
Stewart and Florence Hayward were
a feature of the program which never
fails to please. Florence Hayward was
repeatedly encored. Dilks and Dilks,
comedy musicians, i'll their clever act
played on anything from a tomato can
to a tin boiler wife perfect ease and
real music a tthat. Blanche Bailey, the
singing and dancing soubrette, did her
act to perfection. Two other laugh pro-
vokers were Ranzetta and Bellair,
great comedy %acrobats, the most eX-
citing act Of the evening. The pro-
gram closed with the funny farce ga
Bunch of Nonsense" which sent every
one home with a smiling countenance.
BOWLING.
Increased interest has been taken
this month at the bowling alleys. The
contest for the August prize is on in
earnest and the contestants are work.
ing hard every evening to better their
scores. Miss Edith Flldes still holds
the high score among the women with
l65 points. Matt Schellenger is now
high man with the score of 246 points.
He wonders how he ever done ii and
has been trying ever since to equal it.
Now's the time to step up if you think
you can beat the present high water
mark.