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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1884-01-05
Dress Goods and EuSlinS.

Look at the Prices.
"A Bleached Muslin, 4 I-cc.
IS Bleached Muslin, sc.
A Bleached Muslin, &c.
IA Cambria Muslin, &C.
All reliable qualities.
Calicoes usually sold at &C., down to
4 lac.
Standard make of Calicoes 7 and SC. !;
down to 5 I2c.
Best SC. Calicoes, down to 5 1-2c.
Half Wool Plaids, Stripes, Checks and
Mixtures, formerly 25c. down to
All Wool Suitings from 25c. to I5c.
Pin Head Cloth Suitings, CSC. down to
90 cents.
All Wool Serge, Sc in. wide, 25c. 10
per ct. reduction.
Sc in. Block Plaids, from SI.35 down
to ST..
AZ in. All Wool Ottoman Melange,
from S1.5o down to ST..
French Novelties reduced one third to
one-half former prices.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1884-01-05

Silks and VelVGtS,
Lot 70 in. Black Silk Velvet, price
s1.35, down to 81.
Lot Antne Guinet Black Silk, IS inches
Gros Grain, at soc.
40 per Ct less than regular price.
70 in, 7oc. great reduction.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1884-01-05

How hleSt is lie whose heart doth claim
Queen Virtue for its mother.
Who strives with might TO Danish crime
Aud vice, its next of kin, to smother.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1884-01-05

Figured Sealskin Cloths, sold at
S21; now SIS.
Drab Sealskin Cloth, sold at 50 !;
now S..
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1884-01-05
Particulars.
Object Of the Sale.

To make certain important changes in our bust
ness, with view of further extending and improv
ing it.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1884-01-05

20 in, Soc. great reduction.
90 in, 9oc; great reduction, 50 per
cent. off
20 in. 81 ; great reduction.
One lot, 20 in, never sold less than
S1.5o; now SI.I2 I-2.
Another lot, never sold less than Sag ;
SI.S5.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1884-01-05
Character fGOOdS

The full regular stock of fory-six distinct depart
ments, gathered with utmost care by skilled buyers
for the purpose of building up and maintaining
permanent trade.
Not out of date, damaged or imperfect goods, but
the very best of all classes of goods-indeed, we
keep no other at any season. This is sale, not of
broken STOCK but of the kinds and qualities of
goods always wanted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-12
WASHINGTON NOTES.
WAsUfSGTOS Thursday- Dee

WASHINGTON. thursday. Dec. II. 1854.
NOMINATED FOR FEDERAL OFFICES. The following
nominations sent TO the Senate today: Thomas A.
Cummings of Montana to be Collector OF Customs for
the Territories OF Montana and dah0 John VI. Norton
OF California to he surveyor Of Customs for the port OF
San Francisco; A A. Head OF Wisconsin, TO be Receiver
of Public Moneys at St. Croix Falls, Wis
SILVER THE MINrs.-The Treasury Department
to-day purchased 100000 OF silver for delivery
at the Philadelphia and New-Orleans mipts
DAyIss CONSPIRACY Misunderstanding Lincoln said
to-day that he had received communication from
General sherman the subject of the Davis letter;
would not search for 1t unless at the request OF General
Sherman.
IL FAVOR OF Mr.. BRoADHEAD.-The subcommittee
having I'm charge the election OF Mclean
against BrOadhead or Missouri will report In favor Of
MI BrOadhead.
mited the report of the Secretary OF state,
showing the necessity OF Immediate legislation On tho
International regulations for preventing collisions at
PENSION APPRoPRIAT0y.-The bill approprlatins
S6OOOO000 for pensions reported to-day does APP
hand at the end OF the present fiscal year 10 viii DO
placed IN the surplus fund OF the Treasury.
THE PEDRO KEYS lsLAND.-The Government has aban
doned its against the British bark Natalie which ar
rived in Hampton Roads, and on which penalty ton
imposed because she brought guanO from tho
Island OF Pedro Keys. This action comedies the point
that the island belongs to Great Britain and not TO this
country.
THE WASHINGTON MoNUNENT.-In the Senate to-day
Mr. sherman introduced bill. which passed. fixing
February the date for the ceremonies Oyerthe COM
pletlOn OF the Washington Monument.
MEDICAL MUsEUM.-rhe chairman OF the House
Committee Public Buildings and Grounds has been
authorized to secure the passage next Monday, under
suspension OF the rules, OF bill which apvropriars
100000 for an army medical museum building In tnr
city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-12
CONFERRING TO NO PURPOSE.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO rHg rRIsuyv.,

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE committee n
conference on the disagreement OF the two houses n, M
Senate amendments TO the bill to forfeit the Atlantic ana
Paclhc Railroad grant, held meeting this morning bu,
accomplished nothing. One OF the House con,ereo,
afterward said that he feared that there was no
OF an agreement. The main difficulty is what "a kno
as the " Morgan amendment" which, he said in snh
stance provides that before nal forfeiture all aues,o
OF law and equity arising from the proposed legsla
shall be submitted 70 and passed upon by Judicial ~,
Dunal which shall enter Its decree az 10 seffIo an
questions affecting the title OF the United States 10 th
lands included In the grant. Mr. Payson Of the Hou MO
Committee on Public Lands also thinks that in res..
TO all the land grant forfeiture bills the senate vii, ~
likely to adhere to heprincpe laid down in the Morean
amendment to the Atlantic and Pacific bill. s"A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-12
CHANGES IN FORMATION FOR BATTLE.

EFFECTS OF THE USE OF OF BREECH-LOADINd
RrfLFs-UsING THE sKIRMIsH-LINE.
The regular meeting of the Military Service
Institution was held Governors Island yesterday.
Captain Edward Field. OF the 4th Artillery. read
paper entitled "No Footsteps. But Some Gancoss Back
ward" The title had no connection with the subject
matter of the paper. which most Interesting one
devoted to consideration of changes in formation for
battle which will probably be produced by the use Of
breechoadng rides. Captain Field said that the ony
war in which we had really mad an opportunity Judge
OF tho effect OF the modern breechloadng rifle wa. me
Russo Turkish War, and then the effect of tie leng
Martini rife most deadly. The tea,hnli
OF making the skilmish line the formation 10 NC ny
for A line OF battle carefully and fuly conshtI".
The objections said to be the difficulty ol dfeflas
large body OF men deplOyed rs skilmishet' ne au
Guilty of rallying them when once thrown into uolN'.
AMI the loss of that steadincSs and concert o 49,.
with which men move 10 battle when elbow t"".ns,
elbow aud the electric thrill of the conflict lh,,r lu
man TO man. II this style of fighting f. to be omp,
SOLELY" said Captain Field. =" war woald drke
harharo conflict like that carried ON 10y tue u, s,y,
the plains, else soldiers would refuse Ia move ,
projection aud become like those degenvih,e hYp"j
irgtnuS who protected themselves behind shVi",s
wcker-work A. examples of people VINO nsM m .nn.
rrncnty and thorr who ght take the indas
aud the ancient ScandnaNians. Ihefo never N',naly
war loving people or people more bralV " 'connct
than the Indians, but what are their sh"W, ~ ,t,Shn
and songs OF war compared 90 the mcasulsa 's,,io.
armor and the steady chant With when 'H' "'
of the world moved To hattlef - c.r,an F,old
In concluding this part OF hs paPe' Nnr AT men
recommended the employment ot = NV f,r every
deploycd skirmishers with s,,, Sn,e con,
company borne IN their rear, those gudous ha c,n.
eplctously displayed thom the letter on ~ ue b,-
pany, rail- ing points IN case :" Nis n le-
we'd that troops should be moved on 20 roy,d into
he columns and at the proper mohl'nt u'.t,,t.hefs
line and through the curtain ol sns hsa
upon the enemy. Captain fied AIS" ,,on armies
large bodies OF troops were brought no aver those
GENERATING on exterior lines had an adv ahlaeo WV
operating ON interior lines
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-12
COLONEL MORROW AND GENERAL SWAIN

WASHINGTON, Dec. I'm. IA. Paris A
banker OF this city, testified In the Swain court-arts
case to-day that the purchase by Bateman 4 Co.. in
February. 1883, OF Colonel Morrows monthly nav
accounts. worth $3.50 the understanding that
Colonel Morrow should have his life insured for the ben
eft OF Batemau Co., for amount equal to the sum
advanced him on the pay accounts. Bateman 4 Co.
received four or five months pay this SUM-
The witness identified agreement which was read to
the court between Colonel Morrow and lie wis johnson
Co.. H. squier Co.. H. d. Cooke, Jr., 8 Co.. Bate
man & Co.. and T. II. Morton Co. dated April 4,
1853. by which 3 T.. Middleton. OF this city. made
the trustee for tho settlement OF the Indebtedness Of
Colonel Marrow To these firms and empowered to
the full amount or Colonel Morrow's paw from tho
paymasters every month, aud divide IL pro among
these firms. after allowing Colonel Morrow enough
living expenses Thine witness did not know that notice
OF this arrangement had been given to the War Depar
ment.
Augustus Crane, IT., a broker OF this city. formerly
bO0kkeeper for Bateman Co., testified that General
Swain came into the bank in Sci tember 1888 and stat
Ing that he had payment to make his house. asked
be- allowed to draw much possible from his account
He drew out 1888 and departed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-12

The house of Albert Kelly at No. 20 VIZ.
Fiftieth.st., was entered by pedler named on".
Jacobs, Of % Hester-st.. yesterday. Se''s~m
Mary McKenna, caught him in the dinpsE'M II.
after he had gathered up silver worth $iV" ID
cody offered her cake Of stove polish ana a' sIs
her II she did not want 70 buy H. put nEs away
and was chased By colored servant i 70 rct
ninth-st. and Madlson.ave.. where a ci;yIv"c OK
arrested HIM. governess In the lam York.
villa Court as man whom they had rs r,e,,,y
caught in Mr.. Blisss house. at No 80 YVES. im ar,s
eigSth-st preparing to carry on some CIV, re s.sl
$500 but who had begged 90 hard 10 10 ""
fSat thew had allowed Him togo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-12
SEEKING HIS SHARE OF THE SURPLUS
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRrBUsE.I

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.-Secretary McCulloch
has received letter from In Indiana who 4, AZ,
tremely anxious to receive possible his share
OF se treasury surplus" IL seems that he believed ths
stories told by Mr. Hendricks and other Democratic
speakers during the campaign about the immense .ur
plus In the Treasury, wrung from the oppressed tax
payers and amounting, he writes to $500 for each pc
SON There being five persons in his family besides HIM
self he thinks that he is entitled six Of Sscn
EACH and he urges Mr. McCnoch to send him the amount
immediately as hard winter Is before MIN and he Il
poor He writes that he Is in good health and homes
that his letter will find the Secretary ENJOYING the sams
blessing so that he can make prompt remittance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-12
NATIONAL CAPITAL TOPICS
MR.. HIsCOCK AND THE NEw-YORK CANsro
1877 TELEGRAPH To RIA Tarsuxv,

Va
WASHINGTON, Dec. lin the Uors. AZ
afternoon, Mr. Hiscock offered the following tom, .
luton ''' '"'o
Ne u resolred. etc. That Joint committed NJ s,..
members OF the next Congress be appointed N
nve Representatives TO he appointed by The sneanst
OF ms House. ard three Senators 10 be appointed
Ireshet OF the Senate; said committees shall cons
WIN committee OF Ike power appointed by tbe "t
atnre OF the state OF NewYOrk aud with the Goyass '
and other State officials OF said state In roa, ~
maintenance Of the canals thereof aud aseerIn 4, ~
canals are sufficient for the requirements OF in, a
state commerce, or II they should. ha ar'
iarged and the cost OF such eplarycma.nn.'
Inc said committee shall ascertain pom what
conditions the United states acquire the tt 80 ana
Jurisdiction OF said canals Of any Of them Said e
mlttee Is To appoint one Of ITS members chairman ons
may De authorized 10 hold It's meetings at such tlmes
places as IL may appoint IN the city OF NegYork or ~,
Guy OF Washington and to take testimony and an "o
clerk VINO shall be stenographcr The expenses 49,
committee shall be paid from the contingent fund ~ ~
TWO houses OF Congress TO be dsburSed tberefrom o
order 0ithc chairman OF the committee and OF two oth
members one OF whom shall be Representative and Ia
other Senator and the said committee shall renor, ~
writing to the next Congress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-12
TIE TARIFF SCHEDULES.

TIE COMPLETE TARIFF Isis ACCOMPANYING HE
TREATY.
WAsuNGroN, Dec. 1.-THE text OF the treaty
with SPAN a. published in The Congressional hocoFd
to-day differs considerably in the words used and
Ia the construction of the from tho text as
already published in The TRIBUNE, but the mean
3ng is the same ia both The schedules accom-
panyng the treaty. however. are given herewith
complete;
SCHEDULE A.
Schedule provides that the following articles pro
duced and man nacured IN the provinces of Cuba and
Porto Rico }" shall be admitted into the United States
free of duty.
l. Horses only TO improve the breed and all other ami
mails, live, inc uding. land and water fowls.
2 Cocoa crude. prepared. manufactured and fiber,
leaves and shells OF cocoa.
8. Coffee.
Fish and shell fish, live, fresh dried sailed in brine
smoked and picked.
s. Fruits fresh, dried aud preserved, including aim
o0ds. walnuts and hlberts. . , ~
Cotton hemp, fax. and all other vegetable hbres,
raw. 80
T. Hides SKINS undressed except sheep skins with
The wool on.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-12

THE UNION LEAGUE CLUES MONTHLY MEETING
At the monthly meeting of the Union League Club,
last evening. two new members were elected. The
president of the club was empowered Ia appoint
nominating committee to select officers to DO voted for
at the next election large collection OF water
colOrs was cxhbite ii in the art gallery
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-12
OPDYKE d LOSSES.

Henry b. Opdyke writes to THE TRIBUNE; :
have noticed public reports that the failure OF OPP
dyke & Co. was caused IN part by losses incurred oy
them through relative OF the hrln ana 'nss Una, no
tive Is my brother Charles ". Opdyko In justice 70 my
brother desire TO state that the firm OF Opdyke co.
OF which neither Charles W. Opdyke nor myself was
member with large losses through my account
with them aud l know that they have met Win ITO
losses through any other relative than myself
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-12


mbleachel, bcacbe1 or dyed, ID cents per hlosrlm.
81 same twisted OF than three threads, 30 cents
per kiloggan.
So Textiles closely woVer plan. twilled. and satin
faced. uubeach At, hleachi. AMI dyed In niecc. hanl
kcrcefs and ribbons up 10 ten threads inclusive "a ani
-. o cents per kilonam.
So same from eleven TO sixteen threads a and b, -
81 Same. from seventeen to twenty-five threads a
s. same, front0.uty-thrce 70 twentyeight threads
"A and ~. 30 cents per kioEram
30 same OF twenty -nino threads and upward a and
n1 1hn number Of threads cited in These various
numbers Of The schedule viii be determined by the half
of the total az threads contained IN length of six mill
metres IA the wcit ana the saline ie.ih I'D the "apoi
the clon. the counting 10 hc done Win the Instrument
called thread counter"
In worked textiles the number VIII Doe determined by
counting M the plain part.
tb Whom these cloths embroidered 10y hand or ma
chincly may have amiNtuic OF metal or are sewn or
hasiod. they Will paw accounting To numbers lo-, lOJ
81 Tcstios closeIv woven. plain. twlll,d or satin
faced printed. n pccos haudkcrchio and ribbons. mp
To ten threads. Inclusive Ga aud b. II cents per kio-
-. same from eleven TO stNtccn threads "a ana b.
90 same FROM scvcutccn to twenty-five threads a
and ~. - cents per klorram.
90 Same from twenty .ihr,c to twenty threads
a and H. 90 cents per kilouan.
81. Same Of twenty nine threads and upward "a and
3D. go cents per klcum. .
G2. Textile, light or Transparent smooth or worked
upto twelve threads Inclusive "A and ~, - cents Per
GS same from thirteen TO seventeen threads a ana
b. 30 cents per kilogrtn
81. from eighteen 10 twenty llItc llftdus ~
and ~. 40 cents per kogram,
90. same ~ twenty four threads and upwards "a and
~. 90 cents pcr klugran
GO Cuttings, blankets. molctons and shaggy li 10
cents per klogram
o.. Cordnroys and velyotcons OBJ. a. cents per kilo
gram
Tulles, lace cdgings and crochet C. 80 per
kOcram.
90. Textiles. knitted 10, a. cents per kilogram.
CLASS E-OTHLR VEGETABLE TIBREs AND THEni MASU-
fACTuRhs.
First Gro,p.-Rds.
20. Hemp, hax, manila hemp hennequn, juto and all
other vegetable nbres. raw, free.
Second Group C0rdGge.
II. Rope and cordago OF all kinds, SO per 100 klo-
grams
Third CrOup.-TtItLos.
70 Textiles OF said hb9s, alone mixed with each
other or with cotton, uubleached. although they may
have coored stripes plain or twiled smooth, up To Ave
threads inclusive (AD, cents per kilOgram.
10 Same. plain. smooth Ia pieces, handkerohicfs AMI
ribbons up threads inclusive "a and b. ~ cents
per kilOgran, a. . -
cents per kilogram "a
IS same, from sixteen to twenty threads "a and b.
40 cents per kilOgrain.
76 Same, Of twenty-one threads and upwards "a ana
b., rs cents per kiloRram -
a. Textiles twilled and satinfaced, unbleachod or
dyed OBJ, le cents per klograu.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-12

Give a tramp the cold shoulder one day and
viii back the next for gravy and potatoes TO go
with it.-lNeM- Orleans Picayune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-12
CLASS K-AINENTARY SUBSTANCES
First GrOup-Medfs md Fish.

CLASS k-AIINENTARY SUBSTANCES
First GrOup-Neos and Fish,
1884, Land and water fowls FREQ.
$50 Neat fresh, Ia brine siitvd and smoked, except
1876. Pork and hams. free.
137. Lord aud huttcr, free.
13-. F.h and she'll fish. live, fresh. dried in brine.
sailed. smoked and picked. free
second Groul-Grain and its preparations
l39. wheat. 30 cents pcr 100 Kilograms.
40. Rice, hued or unhulicd, free.
1I1. o her cereals. free
1i2 Wheat flour: During the first year Of the duration
Of the treaty. - so per 100 Kilograms during the scrnl
year, - % per loo Kilograms during he hri ycar.
II 90 per 100 Kilograms; from the beginning of The
fourth year. ~ 80 per 100 Kilograms
ll3, Flour u the other cereals. except rice. frcc.
IA I1stes for soups rice four starch and almcntary
farna., - per 100 Kilograms.
1i5. Bread and common crackers, - per 700 klo-
Ii6. Crackers, fine, - per TOO Kilograms.
IArd oroup Fruits, regcfa6lcs ond eard,n products
III. Fruits. fresh dried aud prc.orvcd freq
iis. Garden products and vegetable, frc. aud dried
Fourth group Drinks
1ia-Rccr ~ an kinds
run Group- Oncy ahmcntary substance,
800 Preserved nllncntnry substances s,u.,.,.
mus,ard, sauces and pickles cents per klogram
1bi. ohccec. Tree
1853 Hay and straw for forage. free
CLASS t.-vAmous
lhi Rubber. aud eutta pclcha IN sheets threads,
pipes hose boots anu shoes ana lie prcscc 10 cents
i55. Tho Same materials manufactured Into other
articles ~ cents I'l hl"AifNh'
on cloths aud tarpauln FOR moor and Tor packing
I'VE cents per klogrtm
gram.
l5s Textiles Of rubber mixed with other materials
nfty-iive cents per klogrdn.
100 Tobacco Ia leaf and chewing, 50 30 per 100
kilOgs
I6l. Sacks for sugar packing free
l62 Cloths embroidered by hand or machinery ont Of
the loom and those mixed with metal, embroidered ar
not embroidered viii pay the duty corresponding To s
class pus tweuty-ny per cent OF the same duty
I63 Clothing made including linen articles whether
both are completely finished ar simply hasted viii pay
ON lis total weight duiy named the cloth OF which
the exterior part is composed plus additional thirty
per cent OF the said duty
IGt Clothing made Of embroidered cloth or mixed
with metal. VIII pay its tot weight the duty cor
responding the textile embroidered mixed with
m4tal, plus additional thirty per cent OF the said
duty
Note to item number AZ of schedule b. During the
time this schedule Is IN force for the fullment the
treaty which IL l. annexed. and rs item
be- ll2 in regard to wheat onr reaches the duty Of
dollar and sxty-hve cents per one hundred Kilograms
all reduction which may be made On the duty which
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-07-11
HanDy Kin0man


Tuesday, July 1st, the Wichita &
Western branch of the A, T. & 8. F.
railroad passed into the hands of the
operating company. The officials of
the road came over the line and after a
careful examination accepted the work.
Division Superintendent Nickerson,
assistant general freight agent, deeds
and resident Engineer Earle expressed
satisfaction and are agreeably surprised
at the business done at this point. The
road has paid handsomely from the
start, and is to-day one of the best
properties of the company. Extensive
improvements will be made and facili-
ties added for the handling of freight:
More siding will be put in and very
large freight depot, while the engine
house viii be made with three stalls.
IL is the intention of the company to
beautify the grounds near Main street,
and no obstructions will be allowed up
ON the beautiful site overlooking the
Ninnescah. The land in the vicinity OF
the Kingman house will be set to shrub
berry and ornamental trees. The yard
at this place will be the most beautiful
and convenient on the line. The
schedule of arrivals and departures is
already arranged for the convenience OF
our people. We have whole day in
Wichita, returning at night, while the
round trip to Kansas City can be made
in IS hours, giving ample time for the
transaction of business. The Santa Ft
folks are friendly to Kingman, and oul
people appreciate the. favors shown
Citizen Republican.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-07-11


~ large force, is now at work pushing
up the Washington monument to COM
pletion. A correspondent says that it
is now higher than the church
of ST., Peters, at Rome, and before
Christmas it will be forty feet nearer
the clouds than any known structure.
The marble blocks of which it is con-
structed, which cost about $40 each as
they come from the quarries, trough
ashlers, and so more when dressed,
are brought from the stone cutters
shops on trucks into the elevator, which
occupies the interior of the monument.
Each stone weighs about three tons,
and the elevator can easily accommo-
date two of them. The man at the
wheel consumes seven or eight minutes
in hosting them. On reaching the top,
the crane, an arm of the derrick,
takes hold of each stone, and, by little
guiding, the immense weight is as cas-
lily placed in position as if it were a
brick. The corner stones are always
set first. The two stonesetters have
each four masOns waiting on them and
one cement man for the two. These
eleven men make up the compliment
working each day on the top, and who,
if seen at all by people below them look
about the size of infants.