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LADIES DEPARTMENT
Protection for Plants.

AS winter app'oacllns. 1t bchoves the cult va
tor of half hardy and tender plants to provide
protection Tor them during The prevalence of
tho cole weather. Home. florists o ten lose
their most priced and tavorite plants by want
of IL little knowledge as to how the protection
can be afforded Very many plants which
cannot hear the least freezing may be sa frlv
Kept all winter IN torpid state in "A dark eel
lar, provided it be not too damp. In the sprInc =.
alter amy derayed branches or roots have been
Prdned away, they may be set ont and will
bloom even better than those which have been
treated more tender|y. Bat there are many
Shrubs and other plants growing in the onen
GARDEN or lawn Which, though sufficiently har-
dy as sometimes to withstand all the attacks of
Our winter blasts, are at other times DESTROYED
"y IT. EN-. Among these may he recorded many
o. the overwhelming. roses. The most common
method of protecting these aud OF her plants
whlciI remain out during the winter is tying
tI''hh mp III straw. Tins answers a very good
purpose when it it properly done, but in many
| instances, had nearly said in most instances
1t is IL property done, aud kills the plants in
stead OF preserving chem. The fault lies rem
orally III making the covering TOO thick in
winch case mould and damp will Iniurc the
P|'n' more certainly and more rapidly than cold
would have done fit had hccn uncovered In
the latitude OF Philadelphia, abou, II half or
three ql1r'crs Otau inch is thick enough. We
should bear in mind that it is not the actual
co so much as other causes which mikes pro-
teeiinn Necessary. Ia the Calcndarr Tor
October noticed the action of the Wardian
case III preserving exceedingly tender plants
through grcot variation of temperature, aud
ihe Reason Tor lis efficacy, the stilness 1t PIE.
serves IN the an surrounding the plants Now
the beneficial effects OF coverings for plants are
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-10-27
The Men Of the TrTne g.

We like an active man, one who has the
impulse OF the age-of the steam-engn4
in him. A lazy, Flooding, snai!-faced
chap might have got into the world fifty
years ago; but he won't do for these times.
we live IN an age Of quick ideas; men
think quick-speak quick eat, sleep,
court, marry and die quick-and slow
coaches amt tolerated. $50 ahead. if
you burst your boiers,'' is the motto Of the
age, and he succeeds best in every line Of
business, who has the swapping turtle in
nm. Strive, readers, to catch this spirit
OF the times, be sup and dressed" always,
not gaping and rubbing your eyes as II you
were half sleep, but wide awake for
Whatever may turn up--and you may be
$50 melody" before you die. think, man,
reflect as much as you please, before you
act; but think quickly ond closely. and
when you have fix ID your eye upon an OBJ
jet, spring to the mark at once.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-10-27
Cassius IT. Claws Ideas of Work.

The following from c. NJ. Clay's paper
shows that Mr. Clay understands the
philosophy of work.
! NoRk--FAINr NOT. There are times
when hpaviness comes over the heart
and we feel as if there were no hope.
Who has not felt IT! For this there is n o
cure but work. Plunge into it-put all
your energies INTO motion-rouse up the
inner man-act- and this heaviness shall
disappear as mist before the morning SUM-
There arise doubts in the human mind
which snk into lethargy, wrap us in
gloom and make us think it were boat
less tt attempt anything Who has not
experienced them. Work. Tha, is the
cure. Task your intelect--stir up YOUR
teeiln9s-rouse the soul --do-and these
doubts hanging like heavy cloud upon
the mountain, will scatter and disappear
and leave You in sunshine and open day.
There comes suspicion TO the best OF
n en-, and fears about the hottest efforts,
and we stand like one chained. Who
has not felt his! ork.-Therein IS
freedom. By night, by day; IN season
and out of season, work, and liberty will
be yours, Put in requ!sition mind and
body-war with inehness-snap the
chaI"link ot So fistoe,s, sand up to a de-
lender OF the ri5ht-be yourself
this suspicion, and these fears will be lul
ted, and like the ocean storm Won will be
purified by the contest, and abe to bear
and breast any burden Of human i'll.
GLADDEN. life with its sunnirst features
and gloss over with its richest huoS, and
it becomes a poor and painted thing, if
there be IN it no toll. no hearty hard
work The lahorer signs for repo-e
Where is it! What is 1t. Friend who
ever thou art. know il is to. be found a.
lone in work. No 90 d-no greatness
70 progress Is gained without. Work,
taen, and faint not: tor therein is the
wel'-Spr'nS OF human Lope, and human
happiness
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C0nNc! to Bows.

BE brisk, energetic and prompt. The
world is iull OF boys AID men too. who
daw! through life, and never decide on
anything Tor Themselves but just draa gle
Oh" leg alter the other, AID let things
take their own way. Such people are
the dull stuff the earth They hardly
deserve as much credit as the wooden
trees, for the trees DO all they can, in
merely growing, and bearing only leaves
and seeds. But these poor, drawing
dragging boys DO not turn theIr capac
tnSto profit, halt as far as they might be
turne4; they are imp, odtabie, like rainy
day in harvest time.
Now the brisk, energetic boy will be
continually awake, not merely with his
bodily eyes but with his mind and atten
ton, during the hours Of business After
he learns what he has to do. he will take
a pride in doing it punctuaIly and well,
and would be ashamed to be told what
he ought to do without telling. The
drawing boy loses in five minutes he
most important advice; the prompt, wide
awake boy never has TO be tsught twice,
but stains hard 10 make himself up to
the mark as Ear as possible, out of his own
energies Third rate boys are always lie
pending upon others; but first rate boys
depend upon themselves, and after lit
tie teaching just enough to know what
il to be done. they ask no further favors OF
any body, Bcsrdes it is glorious thing
for boy to get this noble way of self
reliance, activity and energy. Such a
one is worth hundred of the poor, prag-
Cling creatures, who can hardly wash
their own hands, without being told each
time how it is done. Give me the bow
who will do his own work promptly and
we'll, without asking, except once for all
at The beginning, any question; the boy
who has his wits aboul him, is never be-
hind hand, and don't let the grass grow
under his heels.-C askei.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-10-27

Make strong suds or laihcr Of white soap
and soft water (warm but mol hot,) and stir into
TINS tub OF water large tablespoonful of OK
g'il. Wash the dress we'll through this, aud
wiring it out. Have ready second sud~ witt,
less soap IN it, and the water still cooler adding
another spoonful Of gall There must be no
soap rubbed on the dress but in both waters
laihnr must he made before the dress is put IN.
Then rmse il through in two waters. adding to
each water spoonful Of cidur vinegar: or Cir
The crl"rs are light aud deljcntc) n hEpoonrrA
OF oil Of vltiol. Wiring out the dress rmmcdi.
atrly; stretch it well anI hang it to Gry.
When it is nearly dried, or asst damp enough
to ron, take II in, and (your irons Icing hnatcd)
iron It at once. Win all other rrocautrons col
orod drussas5 rW fade if allowed to lie lone in
the water, or 10 rest long in the damp
G0drN,s LaAu'S Eook
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4 Word to the Wise.

The Boston Chronotype of a late das
says-''ln conversation yesterday, with
a gentleman of our acquaintance, he assn
red us that il was his firm belief that adj
vertising in the papers prevented his ut
ter failure in business He stated that
some months ago he was very much pres
sed for funds to meet his payments, and
what was worse, his business, instead OF
improving was retrograding, 50 that his
prospects lOI the future We're anything
but flatterlng. He had never advertised
his place at all, and by way of expert
inent, and as lastresort, determined to
appropriate a certain amour, for that pur
pose, and consequently commenced ad-
vertlsing IN the most eXtpn,ivply Giro ula
ted daiiies in the city, and our own a.
mong the rest. To his great surprise he
soon found that new customers appeared
daily, and in very short time he was
able to make his payments promptly and
his business has continued to increase
rapidly ever since.
The Pittsb,ug Gazette copies the fore
J going, and reW arks Remember this
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-10-27

WnEATLANp, DEL, Oct. 1st, 1919.
ESTEEMED FrIENp.-I very much re-
gret that it will be out of my power to &C
cept your very polite invitation, to be pres
ent at the grea, Railroad Convention, to
be held in st. Louis on the 18th inst.
am one OF those who think the project
both practicable and expcdient, and that
the time has arrived when this great work
should be commenced. The contemplated
road is OF such great magnitude and i'm
portance in its character, that no lndivld-
ual or corporation, in their individual or
corporate capacity, should be permitted to
construct or have control of it. As well
might the planning, construction, arma-
ment and defence of our extensive line of
forticalionS-th building, equipping, and
fitting out OF our Navy, or the erection and
lighting up of the light houses on our
coasts be entrusted to individuals or corpo-
ratlonS.
The work of connecting Dreams by Rail-
road, cannot be other than a NATIONAL
WORK, which when once undertaken
should be prosecuted with all possible des-
patch until It's completion, without beng
subject to be stopped by any possible con-
tingency, such as might arise, if under
taken by either individuals Or corporations
The means of the government are ample
to do this great work, if rightly applied to
that object. Its prosecution should not
depend on the. amount of money that may
accrue from the sales of the public land,
or from the assignment OF such land tor
that purpose. If either OF the plans of
construction, that is: by individuals or
corporations, should be adopted, there
could be no calculation as to the time when
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-10-27

A GREAT CEor OF CoRN.-A cores
pendent from Licking county, Ohio, writes
to the Tribune that at the late Agr;cultu-
raj Fair there, Gen. Thomas ". Wilson
took the premium for the best crop of
corn, the product OF which, per acre, was
1874 bushels. His farm is large comprising
some 400 acres, and the General is con-
sdcred one Of thebesl Ohio farmers, which
is saying great deal. There were seve-
raj competitors, none of whom Produced
less than loa, bushels 10 the acre,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-10-27
Hon. R. WASH, ST. LOUIS.

ROUND ISLAND EvAcuATED.-NAvAL.-
From N. Orleans papers Of the 18th st
we learn that round Island has been evac-
uaied.
The United States ship Albany, left
Pascagoula on the Sth for Pensacola !; on
her passage mel the United States sloor
OF war Saratoga both vessels to their
anchorage at Ship Island. The Urted
States steamer Vixen, arrived at Pa.ea-
goula on the 18th from Norfolk.
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Interesting Cozgasr oDdenCe.

We are happy in being the medium of
conveyance to the public, OF the following
interesting correspondence between Maj.
John Jones, Of Whcatland, Del, and the
Hon. Judge Wash, one OF the oldest and
most responsible citizens of st. LOUIS.
Mai. jones' letter is able and highly in
terestlng, and will demand attention.
ST. LOUIS, Sl:Irr. 10Th, 1919.
DEAR SIR w ithout having consulted
the committee on that suljrc take it for
granted that YOU have received formal
invitation to attend our great Railroad
Convention, 10 assemble at this place on
the 18th Of next north.
Suffer me as an old friend, to call your
attention 70 it, and to press upon you the
great importance OF coming on, and BRING
ing us aid and comfort from the patriotic
little state OF Delaware.
| have come to know that you tal.c
personally. great interest in all National
Improvements, and have been mainly IN
strumpntaI ii Stirring UP most commend
able z"a|, for the advancement Of .lgr Cul-
ture ana manufactures in rnelgh5urhocd
You are just the man, or one of the men,
we want to sheW us all in the West, and
East too, how this great national railroad
is to be made and paid for, and by whom.
That it is necessary work, and a National
work all Will agree; but there seems to
be great difference OF opinion as to the mode
ot'comStruction-the location, and direction
of the road, &c, sc.
With great Respect, your old Friend,
R. WASH.
MAI. JOHN JONES.
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The -Four WITH TIE FRENCII.-A
great" to do" has been made by the loco
TOGO papers about the rupture between Mr.
Secretary Clayton and the French Ambas-
,sador, Mr. Porlssin; and they almost inva-
riably have taken the part OF the French,
and denounced their own government.
A II the time making professions OF patriot
ism extraordinary, we find these locofocos
quite willing TO take part against their own
government, when the administration is
wing.
While some are treating this French
matter SO seriously, others are finding in
it a source amusement. The following
eplgram, which appeared in the New
York "Nletropolis" is very passablc.
Oh! Major Pon>~in,
Where's the use IN
Keeping up the joke:
Your Wrrdy wars,
a nd worse cigars,
W i'll end IN nanghi but smoke.
But master l.cwey
Scarce new who he
Sent 50 FAR from home:
You've got what 'trlhcr
Tried /" smother,
Liberty to Roam.
BY the news per the steamer Niagara, we
see it stated, that NJ. Marrast or Nj. Theirs
is expected to he sent out TO take the place
OF Mr.. Poussin. They are eminent French
men, and we think it quite probable that
they have Judgment enough TO be polite IN
their communications wlthour government,
which, it seems, Mr.. Poussin had not
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-10-27

"lON."-lt having been supposed by
some-or at least, the intmaton having been
thrown out-that the writer of the various
articles, over Ike above signature, which
have appeared in this paper, resides in Elk
ton, We correct that impression by stating,
that if he does not live in Chesapeake City,
he certainly does reside within circle OF
one and half miles from that place.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-10-27
Leaving against us

Leaving against us S2l 1903, l49
Of foreign debt. In 1910 our imports
exceeded all our exports $40: 100000.
So much for low lmposts, rs, protective
duty.
If Congress will protect the labor of the
country labor being the great source Of
wealth in this and all other countries--by
such imposts as they should; such as eX--
listed from 1921 TO 1889, when we had but
rife over 10000, 900 inhabitants during
which time, as before stated, we paid
$90,000,0O0 debt, and transferred TO the
states sac, 900, 900; making $3.50, 900 900;
would not the country now, with popu-
lation Of over twenty millions, be able to
accumulate Revenue in a proportonatc
degree. The case would then stand thus
the present national debt is Sl6,S01 ,G47;
and # 10000, 900 of inhabitants in thirteen
years paid $l30,00O,OoO into the Trea-
sury, or $l3,00o,oO0 year, 20,O0O,00O
inhabitants should pay 20,OO0,0O0 a
year, Or $500, 100000 in the same length
of time. Now deduct the amount of TIE
present debt, and you have 1913, 1913, 1853,
to apply to objects OF internal improve
ment-an amount much greater than will
be required to construct the great Rail
road in question. This Railrc; d may be
completed in ten years, if undertaken i'm
mediately, and il | were ten years younger,
[ would be willing to be one of ten men,
who would undertake to construct it III
that time, and risk the source Of Revenue
for payment. Very Respectfully,
,... JOHN JONES.
: Hon. r. WASH, ST. LOUIS.
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u The attention Of builders is called
to the advertisement for proposals for build
ing bridge over the Big Elk, at the cause
way in Elkton.
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the work would be completed. The only
true plan to ensure an earl y consummation
OF this truly great work, is for the gov
crnmcnt to commence its construction at
once, and prosecute it to its completion,
and pay tur its construction out Of any
money in the Treasury, as they would to
increase the Navy, Fortihcations, or light
houses.
flour present system of Impos!s will
not furnish the means, let Congress 50
modify the tariti'of 1916, as to give us an
amount that will. The systems OF Ilnrosts
i'll force in 1894, or 1928, or 1912, would
be enlinently sufficient, as reference to a
few facts will show.
In 1913 the Revolution and War debt
OF 1912, amounted to 800, 100000 and
although we were at peace with all the
world 1924 found lis in debt 100000, 900
we, under low imposts, having in six
years, on Y reduced the debt 5000 900.
But in the, next thirteen years, from 1924 to
1881, we paid off the debt of 10000 900,
and had surplus Of 10000, 000--thirty
millions Of which was divided among the
states; besides which, during that time, we
supported the government, increased the
navy, constructed Qualifications, erected
light houses and expended money IN the
aid OF national internal improvements, TO
an extent which has had no parallel since
the cXlstance Of the government. During
this period we exported less than ,4O0,-
900 bushels OF corn, and less than half the
amount OF wheat, that we have for the past
three or four years.
The experience Of The past ought to he
positive proof that low duties never have
increased the export OF breadstuis, or their
substitutes, or tobacco nor increased thrI
revenue. Europe takes nothing of this
sort from us, unless their potatoes rot, or
famine prevails from some other ca,so
and to prove this | will cite but one single
case. In 1870, the crop Of brcac s,uns
and their substitutes amounted to 1913 ,9.3,-
800 bushels. Cur exports in 1871 to-
2,351, 6U bushels, or, about one bushcI
for evcay 2S2 raiscd--I"aving for home
consumption 12O, 1868 ,GS3 bushels.
The three Great Powers Of the world,
England, France and Russia, took of the
amount named above, .l61,1il bushels,
or about one bushcI out OF every 50 bush
els produced. England took, of wheat,
l,ll5,l24 bushels Of corn i2,512 bush
Of rye and other small grains 3,l7S bus.
France took, Of wheat 600 bushels,
and 81 bushels potatoes. Russia took no
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NEW REC El:s,i'S .
NEW RECEIPT FOR a WASHING MIXTURE.


Pi MISS LESLIE.
Take two pounds Of the best brown SOAP
Cut il up, and pat it into clean pot, adding
one quart OF clear soft water Set # over the
fire, and melt 1t thoroughly, occasionally STIR.
ring it up from the bottom Then lake il of
the fire, and stir in ono tablespoonful Of rcoi
whte-w'ne vinegar two large tabespooufuls
OF harIshun spirits and seven large lnhc-
,pooninIS of spirits ii turpcnluc. llAvin. STIR
RED the ingredients well together, put the mix
turc Immediately into a stone jrr, and cover ii
Immediately, lest the lartshuru uvapordtu' Keep
II always very closely covered.
h,n gong To wash, nearly Gil u six or eight
gallon tub with soft water. us hot rs you can
bear your hand IN and stir in two large table
spoonius OF the above mixture Put III as many
'chHe clothes as the water will cover. Let them
soak about an hour, moving them about in the
water occasionally Ii will only be NECESSARY
20 rub will yo@r hands such parts as are very
dirty; Tor instance, the inside of shirt collars,
ard wristbands, sc. The common dirt wiI
soak out by the means of the mixture. Wiring
the clothes out Of This suds, and rinse them we II
| through tc0 cold waters.
Next put into was!l-kct,c sufficient water
TO boil the clothes Git must be cold at irst) and
add to it two more tabcspooniiils of the mix
ture. Put it IN the clollus after the mixture is
well stirred into the water, and boil them hatt'
an ho1r, at the ntmos-nDt more. Then Ia Ike
them out, and throw them into Il tub of co Id
water. Rinse them well Though this and
lastly, put them into second tub oirinsng
ter, slightly blue with the indigo bag.
Be very careful to rinse them in ttro cold wa
tiers, out of the first suds, and after the boiling
Then wiring them, and hang them out
Thus way Of Washing with the soap-miXture
! saves much labor in rubbing expodites the
! business and renders the clothes very white,
| without rjuring them in the least Try it.
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1t is best not to do nice coorcd dresses with
the general wash, but to devote Il day to them
alone us each dress should he washed by itse II,
and ironed as soon as dry enough. First, shake
and brush the dtess, ~ remove any dust that
may have lodged IN the plents or gathers. If,
however, there are any plcats, the dress must be
taken apart,
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MUTUAL CoNs,LArloN.-An old clergyman,
who had un old tailor as his beadio or officer
for many years, returning from a walk where
Thomas was III the consi ant habit of attending
him, thus addressed his fellow traveller, the
minister's man:
"Thomas, cannot tell how it is, that our
church should be getting thinner and thinner
for am sure preach as well as ever did,
and should have more experience than when I
first came among von."
Indeed" replied Thomas, " old ministers
ow-a.hays, are nst like old taiors for | am
sure can sew as well as ever | did, and tho
cloth is the same, but US she cut, SHIFTS the
n4T cut"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-10-05
SOUTHPORT, WIS: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1919.

| Am in the presence OF Mr.. CT! was his O.
pening remark, which being affirnatiyelY an
swered he continued by saying that he was a
successful merchant Of New York, had heard OF
the mistortunes Of -Hr G.; and had come OF. pur-
pose to ask the amount of his liabilities, that he
might loan the necessary funds to relieve his
wants Nor was he shocked at the mention OF
the large amount of twenty thousand dollars
He handed him his check, which was duly hon
ored-the father was once more happy man
his daughter was not houselcss-he had found
some friend to pay, despite the sheer of his hard
hearted creditor. But, pray, sir" said the az
itated father, Ito what am indebted for this I'M
usual, this magnificent kindness, from m entire
stranger" perhaps you have forgotten, was
the reply. that some eighteen years Since YOU
aided trieadless boy OF ten years of age to car
ry his loaded basket up the hill--that you gave
him good advice and kindly words? / am that
boy. followed your advice have lived hon
cstly-I have gained weaIth-and now, after
many years, have come to return to you, kind
sir. the bread which you then cast 50 freely up
on the waters
tits said, gentle reader, that our young friend
caught glimpse Of beautiful girl of nineteen
as he passed through the entry, and that he call
ed again, and won at last the heart Of the old
mans daughter--I say, this is said--and Ika2lg
i is truly said City Item