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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1906-09-01
NEW FALL GOODS

are coming il fast. Fail Over
coats, Fall Suits for Men and
Boys, Fall Trousers, Fall Hats,
new Furnishings, Neckwear
and Underwear, new Shoes for
Men and Boys and new piece
Goods for Tailoring. We will
have lot of then--newest
and best styles, good qualities
and all at moderate prices.
This week about winds up
our Summer Sale, and if there
is anything YOU can use. it is a
bigchance to save money. Suits
in our Special Sale at SIS, So
and $7.5o-heavy enough to
wear all Fall. Shirts at Csc and
75c., worth SI,oo to $3.50 Big
bargains in Shoes and odd
Trousers.
Biggest Clothing
RRssss;a"'FMULLIh'S s ssa.,
WILMINGTON
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1906-09-01
EIkIon Opera House
TUG saay, Sept. a, 1905
a Refined. Laughahle
--Musicai Comedy
re BUSY BOY

y show that pIeases the public.
A good chorus of pretty girls,
\ plot with funny situations.
\ host of funny comedians
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1906-09-01
MRS. AMELIA F. CROW.

Mr.. amelia F. Grow. widow of the
late William c. Crow and for many
wears a resident Of Elkton, died at her
home in Philadelphia on Monday. aged
- years. Mrs, Grow was daughter OF
the late Ruduph Bennett OF Elk Land
ing. \itcr her husbands death She and
her daughter Miss Maud Grow, re-
moved Ia Philadelphia. \ son, Viii
liam K. Grow, of ST. Paul. MINI. also
survives her Her funeral was held
m "Wednesday, with services at Trim
jty Church, conducted by Rev, William
~cho"lcr, and interment in Elkton
CEMETERY
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1906-09-01
JOHN MASLIN.

John Ma,in died after a lingering i'll
ness with kidney trouble at his home on
the Blue Ball road near town on Sun
day. lis widow. formerly Miss Mary
McCai0rrty, survives him. His funeral
wa, held On tuesday morning with ser
vices al Elkton Catholic Church and
mtcrmcnt IN the adjoining cemetery
MRS. CNeSANDR\ B. ROWLAND.
Mrs. Ca,,andra 3. Rowland. widow
oi the late Dr. William B. Rowland,
died on Sunday at her home in Row
landvjle in the eighty second year of
her age, Her funeral was held on
tuesday. with interment in West Not
tlngham Cemetery.
JAMES 5. c. SWIFT.
James s Crawford Swift died OF ty-
phuid fever at the home OF his grand
iathcr. James S Crawford, formerly of
EIkton, in Washington. d. c., on Au-
gust 20, aged q years He was the eld-
est son of Joseph and Mary R. (Craw-
IordD Smith, OF Fulton House. Ian
caster county, Pa
The oasis., 1906-04-28
Correct Clothes for Men

Mr. David Loeb the new manager at L. B. Fleischer's local Boston Store.
 spread himself somewhat the other day in window dressing and put up a l display that caused many people to law themselves open to the charge of rub bering
 Last week Mayor Brickwood tele- graphed S75000 to the relief fund for the San Francisco sufferers, and Wed- nesday he wired $2,00 LOO additional. There are vet about $30O.00 subscribed which will be collected and forwarded. Nogales has done we'll.
 During the past ten days evangelical services have been held in the Mexican Methodist Church. The members have been greatly Quickened; many have taken iirmer hold upon God, and some are earnestly seeking Him. The ReYs. k. c. Elliot and E. Narro are tire preachers.
 Information from Cochise county is to the effect that in the case of Franklin vs. Trlckey, taken over there on change of venue, in which the jury gaYe n yer- dict for plaintiff in October ast the Court has confirmed the verdict, and appointed a receiver and a referee to settle the estate
 Morales Brothers circus pitched it's large tent in Nogales, sonora. yester- day and last night a large audience witnessed clever and entertaining ptr- formance The troupe will probably remain two weeks. give three pefi0F- mance~ each week and change the pfo- gram for each performances
 Captain J H. Thomas. wbo returned to Aogales from Butte Montana few weeks ago. has accepted tic position ot foreman at the Promont0rio nine 1aptain Thomas says he is here to stay and Mrs Thomas aud scn will arrive in | couple of weeks from Painesdale, Michigan to make Nogales their home
 Thursday evening Mir Ben Goldsmith. many years ago in business in Nogales, the firm being Lew & Goldsmith. oc- cupying the large building now occupied by Escalada Brothers, arrived from Ga nanea, where he is now engaged in
 
 here day, and Friday evening went to Hermosillo.
 The Douglas Dispatch announces the engagement of Niss Bess Brown to Mr. W. c. Wineger, assistant cashier in the First National bank of that city The young lady s sister of Mrs. A. L. Lewis, who formerly resided in Nogales, and Miss Brown and her mother who visited with Mrs. Lewis, were well known at the line city, and justly pop- ular.
 About the latter part of next week Mir. Nathan Leeker will open the stock of merchandise purchased in the east by him few weeks ago. As soon as he ] can place the goods and make such im- provements as he desires made in the ]! store room, he will be ready for busi- ness. The name of the new store will ! be La Barata It will be next door to | the Wells-Fargo express office, and fancy i gands will be the snacialtv
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-24
CITY HALL HAS
ITS JOKE WITH
THE ALDERMAN

Last month was a dull one for Alder
man Dunn" said a prominent member Of
'the city government this morning. "He
only had two city plumbing Jobs and both
Of these were small ones, the two
amounting 10 only sl5lOi: and this is con
sidered small amount for the alderman
30 receise from the city in a single
month"
What were the jobs?" the city father
was asked.
"one was Tor plumbing work in the po-
Ice department and amounted TO s127H
The other was in the inspector OF milk S
department and amounted TO s23.60
But I heard this morning that Alder
nan Dunn has hit on a novel way OF Sc
curing more OF the citys work, though |
lon't believe Il.
Il "This story was TO the effect that he
Intended employing a number OF men as
Inspectors, whose duties would be to In
pect the plumbing In the municipal build
ngs. and when they found anything that
Aeeded repairing 20 inform him
"Mr. Dunn could then inform the super
ntendent OF public buildings about the
eed OF the repairs. and might ask for
he job.
"It would, indeed be a novel scheme,
ut / think it's only a story told around
-ity hall as a joke nthe industrious pub
\ c servant that Alderman Dunn is"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-24
CH|LD'S SKULL
FRACTURED BY
AN AUTOMOBILE

Nancy A. True. years old whose
parents live at ss Evergreen street, was
knocked down by an automobile on Camp
street and received a fracture OF the
skull, and at the Rhode Island hospital
the injury is said to be serious.
The automobile which struck her was
owned by Thomas j. Moran OF IL How
ard avenue, Pawtucket. and 1t is big
Franklin touring car. II is said that the
little girl was passing along Camp street
opposite 1S4. when she suddenly stepped
into the street. directly i'm front OF the
automobile. the mud-R guard OF which
struck her
Mr.. Moran Immediately stopped his ma
chine carried the girl into "A nearby store
and started for physician. securing DR..
l.illibrdge. The girl was then taken TO
her home In the automobile. whore an
examination disclosed a bruise over the
right ear with bleeding from the ear and
tie nose. He saw at once that the skull
was fractured, and advised her removal
10 the hospital viii h was done. the am
bulance being called FOL tat service.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-24
CAR TRAFFIC
WAS HELD Up
BY ACCIDENT

About / o'clock this afternoon wheel
came off a loaded wagon belonging TO
the Eagle Brewing company on the
western track on Dorrance street In
front OF the city hall, causing change
OF cars scheduled 10 go over the track
for nearly two hours
The Pawtucket cars. instead OF going
through Dorrance street, were run up by
the Union depot and back the way they
first came. inconveniencing many pa
irons.
The Rocky Point cars, instead OF going
through Dorrance. continued up WASH
ington street and through Mathewson.
The Pawtuxet cars and others which 20
up Broad street were treated In the same
way.
A trolley pole on Buttonwoods car, No:
6sl was broken off at the corner or
Dorrance and Washington streets about
1905 O'Clock this afternoon and AIDED TO
the trouble.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-24
MALP PRACTICE
TRIAL SUDDENLY
INTERRUPTED

Boston, Aug. A.-The trial OF DR.. John
sinclair charged with causing the death
OF Miss Annie Russell OF Charlestown by
performing a criminal operation was in
terupted in sensational manner today, a
few moments after the jury took their
places i'm the Suffolk county criminal SUI
perior court
Alfred Green. a colored man, and a
member of the jury, left the Jury box
and held whispered consultation with
Judge Harris at the conclusion OF which
the jury was locked up in their room and
District Attorney John b. Moran was
summoned into the judges private offico
for a consultation.
In the meantime Inspector McGarr OF
the police department went among tho
spectators I'm the court room and request
ed Dr. Walter Clark. a former business as
sociate of Sinclair's 10 accompany him TO
the district attorneys office
Several court officers were hurried out
OF the building with sumonses and an
hour later several members OF Juror
Green's family were being examined by
members OF the district attorneys stan.
When Mr. Moran left Judge Harris Of
flee he declined TO discuss the sudden in
terruption OF the court proceedings fur
ther than TO state that the court would
resume it's session at o'clock.
In the corridors OF the court building
there were numerous rumors OF various
sorts. but no official statement could be
secured. 1t was considered a certainty
however. that an arrest would probably
be made during the afternoon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-24
Several Buildings Destroyed,
Loss $4,000
Bucket Brigade Fought The Fire -Four Hours, But Laundry
Bakery and Storehouses With Contents, We're Consumed
and Base Ball Grounds Damaged, While Only Vigorous and
Persistent Work Saved Mlny Others, and Score Of
Walters Had Lucky Escape From Burning Structure.

Fire OF unexplained origin at an early
hour this morning destroyed the laundry.
bakery and storehouse and considerably
damaged the ball ground buildings at
Rocky Point entaillng n loss on buildings
and contents stated to be about $4,000,
insured.
The fire ragged for about three hgIrs:
and other valuable property was only
saved by the vigorous work OF the en-
ployes on the grounds, who were quickly
organized into a bucket brigade after the
alarm was given
IL was stated this afternoon that, de-
spite the seriousness of the fire. IL will
not interfere I'm any way with the regular
business at Rocky Point
The blaze was discovered a little after
] O'Clock by a waiter, who. with about
% others occupied rooms in the building
where the fire broke out: and the brisk
wind blowing from the north so quickly
famed the flames that II is probable that
only his early discovery and prompt ac-
ton saved their lives.
The walters all managed TO escape from
the burning building; but some OF them
came near being shut off by the flames
and left some OF their belongings behind,
The flames spread fiercely through the
large structure. which was about 200 feet
In length and 2iz stories high. and soon
communicated TO the bake house. a small
er structure, 80 feet long and IL stories
high.
The barn and automobile shed and other
buildings adjoining the laundry were
saved by the assiduous work OF the
bucket brigade.
Manager Harrington and his superintend-
ent. Herbert @. Boyd, were at the hotel
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-24

when the fire started
Mr.. Boyd was about 10 retire for the
night when he smelied smoke and. looking
out, saw the glare OF the light from the
fire
lie at once aroused Mr.. Harrington: but
before they could leave the hotel some OF
the walters arrived from the laundry
building with the information that il was
ablaze.
There is no fire service at the Point
and the building was at the mercy OF
the flames save for the feeble opposition
that could be offered by the use OF water
buckets. AS II was apparent that the
laundry and bakery building was doomed
all efforts were directed 10 saving the ao
Joining buildings.
Rock cottage was In serious danger.
and efforts were especially directed ia
were stationed all around the building
and kept II well deluged with water
The buildings on the ball grounds, in
Guiding the grandstand. caught fire and
were soon blazing in lively fashion; but
the spread Of the flames was checked
so that such damage as was done. II is
stated. wil not interfere with the use
Of the grounds on Sunday.
At $3.50 this morning over 100 men
were fighting the flames with buckets,
hose. brooms and by every possible
means. but the laundry and the bakery
had been wholly consumed.
At o'clock the fire had been gotten
under control, having practically burned
itself in the buildings destroyed and by
5 O'Clock the employees ceased their labors
after nights experience OF hard work
that few OF them can ever forget
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-24
WARWICK TAKES BIG OUTING

In spite of the threatening weather this
morning there were fully 500 persons
aboard the steamer Warwick when she
left her dock for a trip around Brenton's
reef lightship The sail will include view
OF Newport harbor and also the beauti-
ful Seaconnet river.
This trip was but recently made possi-
bic for heretofore the stone bridge was
not wide enough to let boat as big as
the Warwick pass through. stop will
be made at Tiverton where time will be
afforded for the excursionists to partake
OF dinner. The return trip will then be
made. the party being due to arrive here
al o'clock tonight.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-24
JUMPED FROM
WINDOW AND
BROKE THIGH

Gustove Carlson, % years old. who
rooms in the house OF Mrs Louisa An
derson. Ii Spruce street at 3:45 this
morning jumped from the window Of
his room, and fell 10 the ground 80 feet
below, striking on his right side
His cries OF distress attracted Frank
Scorpio. another roomer, who summon
ed Mrs Anderson and went to carl
sons assistance.
Mrs Anderson then notified Patrol
man ]. A. Webb. who sent Carlson TO
the Rhode Island hospital, where II
was found that he fractured his left
thigh and abrasion of his left arm and
side.
Carlson's jump is thought TO have
been the result OF delirium tremens.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-24
new SHOREHAM SWEPT
BY ELECTRICAL STORM

neighbors rushed 10 the scene. and by
the hardest kind of work succeeded in
getting all Of the 20 cattle TO a place OF
safety.
1t was evident from the first that the
barn itself was doomed, and II was but
few moments before It was one mass Of
flame. Beside several tons OF hay, num-
ber OF wagons, farming implements, etc,
were destroyed the whole causing a loss
estimated at several thousand dollars.
While the Champln barn, located near
the west harbor was burning. another
bolt of lightning struck a dwelling a mile
and a half away and soon that was burn
ing fiercely, the flames lighting up the
sky so that the reflection was plainly
seen by residents at Point Judith and
Narragansett Pier
CONTINUED on page Six)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-24
THROWN FROM CARRIAGE
WHEN HORSE TOOK FRlGHT

Mrs. Beatrice Joslin Of 81 Sussex
treet. and Mrs. William Dobson were
brown from a buggy they were driv-
lg on lower Weybosset street at 6:30
clock last evening. and Mrs. Joslin
eceived n scalp wound that was
ressed at the Rhode Island hospital.
1t was because the horse they were
irving became frightened and un-
Manageable that the two women were
brown TO the pavement. The horse
as scared at a suburban car and made
dash, trying 10 pass between an auto
obile and the car. This brought the
lggy into collision with the auto
obile throwing out the women. The
orse was captured further down the
rect by j. b. Hanno and Onlcer Nj.
Luby sent in a call for the ambu-
nee. Pending the arrival OF the am
llance the two women were cared
pr in the store OF the r. l.. Rose COM
Iany.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-24
STEAMER STRIKES ROCK
IN NEW BEDFORD HARB0R

New Bedford, Mass, Aug. 24-The
Portuguese steamer Puninsulan. bound
from New York 10 Lisbon via the
Western Islands, struck the same rock
in tho lower harbor when leaving here
last evening as did the cruiser Brook
lyn in 1902.
The steamer put bacq TO quarantine
for a thorough examination. although
upon a hasty examination last evening
IL could not be found that she was
making any water. II her hull has
not been strained she will clear tonight
The steamer left quarantine late yes
terday afternoon and IL was clear
weather, although law tide, when she
scraped the rock.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-24

The most severe electrical storm for
many years within the memory OF the
oldest inhabitants swept over Block ISL
and about | o'clock this morning. and
two buildings were struck by lightning
and fired. and the telephone system was
disabled.
The excitement among the guests at the
hotels ran high; and for an hour the cleo
trical display was continuous and vivid.
The lightning struck the barn OF Town
Clerk Edward Champlin. large and com
paratively new. and almost Immediately
sheet OF flame burst out through the roof.
Mr. Champlin and his family, as well as
the neighbors, had ben awakened by the
fury OF the storm; and the terrific report
indicated that the bolt had struck near
them
AS soon as the blaze was discovered, the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-24
DR.. KING ENERGETIC ON
THE SPLITTING NUISANCE

DIR. Eugene +. King. deputy super
intendent OF the board OF health. has
had placards printed warning people
against splitting on the floor in any
public place. They read as follows:
DO Not Spit on the Floor. Fine 500"
The placards will be distributed
gratis TO all who desire them; and q
local store has offered TO frame them
for % cents each.
The city ordinance says that mo per-
son shall spit on any sidewalk or in
any church. theatre, grocery. market.
railway station. public place. steam
boat, railway car or licensed vehicle"
DR. King thinks that a public place"
includes all places where the public
may assemble.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-24
SHOT To DEATH
IN A QUARREL
OVER A WOMAN

Hartford. Conn, Aug. 2A-Joseph Pres
tia was shot 10 death on Front street this
morning by Joseph Ferrainola during a
dispute over a woman. Both men are
BARRIERS and work on the East side.
Ferralnola was arrested a few minutes
after the commission OF the crime and
was taken to the police court and ar
raigned on a charge OF murder In the
first degree. lie admitted having fired the
shot. but the court ordered a plea OF not
guilty entered and continued the case un-
I'll Tuesday without bonds.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-24
WITNESSES FAILED AND
MAN WAS DISCHARGED

Because two witnesses called by the
prosecution could not Identify the de-
fendant this morning I'm the Sixth dis
trlct court. he was discharged the com
plant being dismissed.
The case was that against Octavian
Niandry. charged with an assault on
Noel Grenus.
Nilandry was arraigned on Tuesday.
pleaded not guilty and WAS held I'm 500
Tor trial today lie could not get bond
and went 20 Jail
This morning Grenus and his principal
witness could not Identify him as the as
sailant.
The arrest OF Vilandry was on a war
rant taken out by the police Of the sixth
station on complaint made by Grenus.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-24
STILL IN SERIOUS CONDITION

worcester Mass. Aug 24-Mrs.
Roba Rost OF Philadelphia, who sus-
tained a broken spine in fall from
third story window OF the City Hotel
al Charlton, yesterday. was still I'm a
serious condition at the Worcester hos
pital today and her recovery was con-
sidered doubtful.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-24
COAL WHEELER INJURED
at DOE & LITTlE'S YARD

Matthias Flor Gorden. Portuguese,
who works for Stevedore John orr, as a
coal wheeler at the wharf Of Doe g. Lit
fUrrrU0U wneU INC DHTFOw lcft the run
way and dragged him with ~ ~ feet lie
fell on the barrow and received a painful
injury 20 the hip and a general shaking
up.
lie was taken 20 the Rhode Island hos
pftal. Engineer James orr having sum
moncd the ambulance Gorden lives az j7i
South Main street with his wife and two
childrene
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-24
PETTY THtFTS

Frank Hall OF q Jackson street reports
that he had S66 stolen from clothing hang
ing In his room at 100 o'clock last even
ing
Thieves entered the residence OF Or
David Grant at A2 Broad street wednes-
day afternoon and stole two watches.
valued at S35
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-24
MAhOOD'S TRIAL NOW
CONTINUED To SEPT, q

The trial of Harry c. Mahood. the mo-
torman. on the charge OF killing John
Kenny on Atwells avenue hill. was fur
ther continued today until Sept T. at the
request Of James McGovern, counsel for
Mahood. McGovern represents Mahood
as an individual and not as an empoye
OF the Rhode Island company, which
seems not 10 have provided the young
mani with legal aid 10 defend him.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-24
ASKS $500 OF NEWPORT
AND PROVIDENCE ROAD

George T. Spicer has sued the New
port and Providence Railway company
to recover $500 for personal injuries
received on July 4 when n passenger
on the ferry boats plying between
Bristol and Portsmouth.
cover upon the top OF the starboard
cabin was insecurely fastened, and be-
ing blown up by the wind, struck Mr.
Spicer upon the head and arm. Con-
cussion OF the brain and a weakness
OF the left arm were the results.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-24
THE ACCIDENT
STOPPED WORK
ON MONUMENT

on account Of the mishap yesterday af-
ternoon the work on the Soldiers and
Sailors monument was discontinued for a
few days in order to give the Smith Gran
ite company. the contractors, time 20 look
into the matter
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-24
PAWTUCKET WOMAN SUES

Catherine O'Neil OF Pawtucket. has
brought suit I'm the superior court to
recover $1,000 from Thomas =. Cor
coran, as executor OF the last will and
testament OF Daniel O'Neill, late OF
Pawtucket. She claims that on MAY
49, 1897 the late Mr.. O'Neill promised
TO pay her $1,000 for services rendered.
James r. Higgins and JohnW. Hogan
are counsel for plaintiff.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-24

Blanca lost his life about o'clock while
running down a spur track in front OF the
approaching dozen freight cars TO let his
fellow workmen know OF the danger that
threatened them. and his body was
dragged along about 100 feet over the
sleepers and almost ripped to pieces by
the twisted rails.
The scene OF the accident ives In the
yards OF the New England Steam Brick
companys works.
Young Blanca, who lives with his father
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-24
LITTLE HERO SAVES FIVE
FROM IMPENDING D
DEPOs|TORs WILL
GET 70 PER CENT.
OF DEPOSITS

Chicago. Aug. A.-Receiver Fetzer OF
the defunct Milwaukee Avenue state
bank sent out notices 10 5000 depositors
yesterday TO call al the bank today and
receive 20 per cent dividend on their
deposits.
Five hundred thousand dollars in cur
rency and coin was taken to the bank
from the Fort Dearborn National bank
in preparation for todays work
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-24
LOCAL SHR|NERS
ON PILGRIMAGE
To THE EAST

About 60 members OF Palestine Temple
of the Mystic Shrine left this city at s:O7
this morning for Lewiston. Me. where
they will be entertained by Kora Temple
OF that city.
The Palestine temple committee In
charge OF the pilgrimage consists OF e
Percy Davis, G. A. Ballou and B. r. Moul-
ton.