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politics.

TIE terms of three Republican Sen
ators in three States which were but
barely carried for Cleveland in 1884
expire in March, 1897. The successors
to Warner Miller of New York, Joseph
r. Hawley of Connecticut, and VIM.
!. Sewell of New Jersey must be elected
then. Which party shall control the
Legislatures that will fill the places OF
these Senators is of importance to both,
but especially to Democrats, since the
latter must win the next Senate, if they
expect at any time during Mr.. Cleve-
lands term to shape legislation in Con-
Dress
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victims perish is followed by Others in
which the losses are only 5000 or
1000, these latter are apt TO attract
little notice. This unlailing quality OF
persistence and temperance through
successive seasons should be warning
to continued vigilance against the pes
thence. The progress of cholera is not
only a march, as it is often called, but
a conquest and prolonged occupa-
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THE CHOLERA SCOURGE.

In. an interesting article on the
cholera epidemic now raging in Spain,
during which upwards Of 5000 deaths
have occurred, the New York SIN takes
occasion to rebut the idea that because
the cholera has not reached England
or America this year, these countries
may escape the epidemic, and asserts,
that the popular belief that it passes
swiftly like fire on the prairie is erro-
neous. On the contrary, it states as his
torlcally true, that when once it gains a
foothold in a country, it invariably re-
mains there several years, breaking out
again and again in the same or in fresh
localities. 1t supports these assertions
by the history of the epidemic in this
country.
Thus the epidemic OF 1892, the first
that afflicted America, had been raging
in Europe nearly two years before it
crossed the Atlantic. 1t appeared first
at Moscow on the 18th of September,
1890. During the entire year 1881 it
swept all Europe east of the Rhine,
causing probably 100000 deaths in
Germany alone. In 1892 it speard
over Great Britain and France, and the
deaths in the latter country were esti-
mated at 10000. 1t was during this
second year of its European course that
it found its way to America.
In like manner our second epidemic,
that of 1913, had broken out half a
dozen years earlier in India, and thence
had spread through Persia between the
Black and Caspian seas to Russia, and
then, like its predecessor was carried
to Berlin, Hamburg, Bremen, and
Havre, as we'll as to the cities of South
ern Europe, and SO found its way to
this country after years of destruction
in the Old World.
The epidemics of S54 and 1865, on
the contrary, were fully developed in
this country not many months after their
appearance in Europe. That of 1873
reached this country after ample warn
ing, there having been 10000 cases of
cholera in Germany alone during the
preceding year.
OF the present epidemic, we know
that it began its westward march four
years ago that it was in Egypt in 1883,
and in France and Italy in 1884. In
stead of relaxing Efforts to keep it away
from America on the false theory that
it would have reached this country be-
fore, had it been coming at all, we
should remember that cholera has re-
peatedly harassed Europe for years in
succession before crossing the Atlantic.
Even in this country, while we habi
tually speak for convenience ofthe cpl
denies of 1892, 1913, 1873, and so on
as if these were the only years of their
continuance, the uniform rule is that
they have ragged from three to five years
successfully, and occasionally much
longer. The first epidemic in this
country did not subside until the lapse
of five years and two years after its
first appearance it ragged furiously.
Some authorities have declared that in
New York city there was scarcely
year from 1892 to 1854 without we'll
defined cases of cholera. But the first
wear is the one of terror and excite
ment and if season in which 10000
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mitted suicide. but on investigation it
was found that there was II" foundation
for the story. He is expected to Il" at
the funeral tomorrow. Although at Mr..
lioltZ' house thii morning ter a short
time, he was reported sick i'll bed when
the reporter called upon him this after
noon.
The law in New Jersey, when death is
caesed by tho neglect or caraleSSncss of
druggist, makes the crime manslan2 liter.
without any complaint being required III
the case except prosecuting officer of the
law. If the Coroner's jury should bring
in verdict duplicating the druggist,
that will be deemed sufficient evidence
for the grand jury to act upon and for
the District Attorney t" frame Il bill OF
Indictment.
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PATRONAGE A WEAKNESS,

Very many prominent Democratic
leaders who believe implicitly in the
power Of patronage are disposed to
grumble at the Presidents delay in
making removals. They hold the idea
that the distribution of offices is neces
sary to ensure the success of his Adj
ministraton, and unless party workers
are recognized their party organization
cannot be successfully maintained. But
the history of the Republican party, in
deed, that of every other party, clearly
demonstrates the fact that patronage is
a source of weakness rather than Of
strength. Thirty years ago, says a
prominent Republican journal, the Re-
publican party defeated in almost every
Northern State the Democratic party
when il was entrenched in all the
offices, had with it all the conservative
elements of society and knew how to
use official power for the fraudulent
ends of party, as the cofiee-pot natur-
alization papers had proved. The
Democrats went out of office with the
feeling that they would never get in
again, so much had they relied upon
the power of patronage. Yet only two
years later, when the Republicans held
the offices, and had all the enthusiasm
of the war to help them, the Democrats
made such remark able gains in all the
Northern States that, if the South had
been at that time supporting rebellion
by voting instead of shooting, the re-
suit would have been fatal to the Re-
publican Administration. The same
experience has followed the distribu-
ton of patronage ever since. In every
case when a new Administration has
made many changes, the result has
been a great loss of power to its party.
Victories near the end of the war in
sured the triumph in 1864. Then
came the surrender of Andrew Johnson
to the Democrats, and the wholesale
use of patronage all over the country
to help the Democratic party. Repub-
leans were dismayed. There was
great fear that the party was going to
be swamped. But the Republicans
gained an overwhelming victory in the
Congressional elections, and their vic
tory in the Presidential election follow
ing was even more complete and over
wheIming than Mr.. Lincoln's had been
in 1864.
But the use of patronage by the Re-
publican party soon brought it defeat
again. 1t barely recovered from that
defeat in 1876, and the Inauguration of
the Civil Service policy by a Republi-
can Congress made it stronger for the
contest of 1880. But that victory had
hardly been won when quarrels about
the offices again began to weaken the
party. To the shife about the distri-
button of places was directly due its
defeat in the Congressional elections of
1882, and finally in the Presidential
contest of 1884. The plain truth,
taught by all past history, is that a
party is made weaker and not stronger
by the distribution of patronage. The
hope of Office moves many. The reali-
cation can satisfy only a few. while
multitudes are disappointed and dis
gusted. This always has been the re-
suit, and always will be.
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An Airy ON cehoIder and a Modest Judge.

An Airy Ofh cehoIder and a Modest Judge.
Some of the new department officials
at Washington are rather fresh, and have
what the MethGdists call realizing
sense of the dignity and Importance of
their positions. The protruding self
complacency of a chief of division in the
Treasury caused a funny scene the other
day. In order that he may be more easily
identified it should be said that he was
appointed during the last days of the
Arthur Administration, and Secretary
Manning's reform has not yet reached
the room in which he presides. He was
sitting at his desk the other day con-
templating plans for retaining his posi-
ton, when tall, venerable man came
into the room, and, in quiet, respectful
way, observed that he would like to see
the documents in such and such case.
"%hat is your name?' asked the
Chief Of Division.
"Strong." was the reply.
"What's your first name -
"William," and a queer smile stole
over his face.
"Where do You residef'
"Washington."
"Lawyer?"
81 formerly practiced law. but have
not done so for many years"
care you an attorney in this case -
"No, sir"
"What do you want to see the papers
for. them
81 have been appointed arbitrator by
the courts, aud it becomes necessary for
me to examine them
"When were you appointed ~
"Nearly month ago; have been alb
sent from the city, or should have called
for them before"
"What'd you say the name was o.
civilian Strong" At this the lady
stenographer of the presiding genius of
the office, who had been writhing about
IN her chair as if on the ragged edge of
Mysteries, jumped up and exclaimed:
"Mr. -, you don't appear to know
the gentleman. This is Justice Strong of
the United States Supreme Court"
The Justice got leave to look at the
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GRETCHEN HoLTZ,
Aged 10 years, months and IL da
ELLA HoLTZ,
Aged II years. 10 months and T. days

These lay side by side in the hand
some parlors which last week rang with
their joyous laughter. Here the funeral
will be held to morrow by Rev. DR..
Enrich, pastor of the German Lutheran
Church of IIoboken The services will
be conducted privately, the heart broken
parents being DESTROYS that none except
mem bers of the family and init mate con
nectIons shall be present. After the ser
vices the bodies will be taken to the
Weehawken Cemetery.
Young DR.. Lowenthal, tho expeatant
bridegroom, is reported to be Frustrated.
The thought that he was the instrument
to cause his intended wife's death has
been almost enough to unsettle his rea-
son. 1t was rImored that he had COM
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In Various Places.

MADRID, Sept. 2.-The number of new
cases of cholera ana deaths from the
disease throughout Spain yesterday were
3, 062 and ,057 respectiv :ly.
ToULoN, Sept. 2.-The cholera is again
spreading in this city. The markets are
now deserted. Seventeen deaths from
cholera occurred here last night.
MARsEILLEs, Sept. 2.-Wtn cooler
weather here cholera is decreasing. Dur
ing the twenty four ending tonight %
new cases were reported
ROME, Sept. 1.-Two new cases of
cholera and one death are reported at
Trivio, and one case each 1T Paoma,
Paccia and Piasca.
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DR.. LEONARD is the prohibition can
didate in Ohio. A petition is in circu-
lation among the Methodists of that
State asking the Cincinnati Conference
to investigate the charge that the pri-
vately drinks ale and champagne. This
looks serious for the Doctor, who
should either give up the pulpit, Oh
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TRYING TO WRECK A TRAIN.


Masked Men Set Fire toa Bridge, But the
Train is Warned.
BLooMINGToN, ILL. Aug. 31.-News
has been received here of an unsuccessful
attempt made by gang of masked men
early last Sunday morning to burn a
bridge on the Indianapolis. Bloomington
& Western Railroad near Danvcrs. 1t S
thought their intention was to wreck the
through express train, which passes here
after midnight.
a farmer discovered the bridge on fire,
and started to quench the flames, but
was commanded to "move on and let that
alone" He drove hastily to Danver $,
three miles dist mt and gave the alarm
in time to stop the express.
The train approached cautiously and
stopped. and a half dozen men fled to
the brosh The bridge was 81 feet long
and - feet high. 1t had been saturated
with kerosene, and WAS badly burned.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1885-09-05

The recent Democratic convention
in Ohio passed resolutions against
sumptuary legislation and in favor of
the liquor license. The convention OF
the same party in Iowa placed itself in
opposition to constitutional prohibition
in that State.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1885-09-05

The Administration will pull itself
together this week andresume business
at the old stand. Gentlemen who have
plans for saving the country should ad-
dress their communications to Grover
Cleveland, care Eugene Higgins, Wash
ineton. d. C.-Phila. Press.
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Mr.. and Mrs. jesse Grant Sail For Europ

Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Grant Sail For Europe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Grant and Mrs.
Sartoris were the passengers Wedncsday
morning on the North German Lloyd
steamer Vera. They are bourd for
southampton two first named on Il
visit, and the last named is going to her
home. Colonel Fred Grant, l. :. Grant,
Jr, Rev. DIR. Newman, Mrs. Corbin and
a few other friends were at the dock to
see the party OFF, Mrs. Grant has de-
cilcd to remain in the city for two or
three days before leaving for Purdy's
Station. Colonel and Mrs. Grant will
not leave for Chicago until their mothers
departure. A letter has been received
by General Edward l.. Molneux, junior
vice commander of the Military Order
of the Loyal Legion of the United States,
from Colonel Fred Grant, who says that
his mother wishes to extend her grateful
thanks to the companions of the order
for the attention that the remains of her
husband received 1T their hands.
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JUGDE HOLLAND NOMINATED.
Somerset County Gives Him the Necessar.
Four Eotcs-A Long Struggle.

Somerset County Gives Him the Necessary
Four Votcs-A Long Struggle.
A despatch to the Baltimore ImertcaH,
dated Cambridge, September 2, says long
before The assembling of the delegates
to the Judicial Convention (Which adj
jonrned August IA, after 13l fruitless
ballots, from Ocean City to meet at Cam
bridge on September p, it was whispered
around that the Somerset delegates
would finally desert Mr.. Purneil and give
their four votes to Judge Charles +. liol-
land. The result showed this rredtion
to be tue, though a gallant effort, sup
ported by the Somerset delegates. was
made to nominate Mr.. Purnell. Tho
convention WAS not called to order until
p. NJ, awaiting the arrival of various
delegates upon the evening train. Mr..
Mr.. J. S. Woolford, of Dorchester, was
president, and Oliver d. Collins, of Wor-
cester, secretary (the same OIL GERS AS at
Ocean City,. The delegates were also
the same as at Ocean City, with the cx-
ception that DR.. Isaac 7. Costin, of the
Worcester delegation, had been excused,
and was not present.
Immediately after the convention had
been called TO order DR.. Derrickson
arose and, after speech Mandatory of
Mr.. Purnell's ability as a lawyer, and
begging the convention not to reject him
upon territorial grounds. offered proRo-
sition to the effect that the delegations
from Dorchester and Wicomico be con-
stitIted committee to select from the
bar of Wicqmico county candidate for
judge; that the name of the person thus
chosen be reported to the convention by
a sub committee, consisting of the three
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State & County TaxLeVvof |005,

In pErSu nee OF an Act Of Assembly. passed
January session. 1852, chapter las, notice is hereby
given that the County Commissioners "i tec!i
County at a mcetin" held by them on June 30,
levied the State and County Taxes Tor 1850, rs
iullows-the rate of State Tax. hXcd by law.
being 1884, cents on each 500 of the basis OF State
taxation. and the rate OF County Tax, as fixed by
the Commissioners, being 10 cents Oh each TlOO Of
the basis of county taxation:
STATE Observation-Disclosures. i,:ij Il
COUNTY TAN
Aims House ......,.... 81, 900 %
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Ella Holtz, the Second Daughter, Dies
Commissions from the Poison,

Ella Holtz, the second Daughter, Dies In
Commissions from the Poison.
A despatch in the Philadelphia 7Imes,
dated New York, September 1, says the
excitement which agitated IIoboken yes
tel day when the news of Druggist Am
Ende's fatal blunder had become fully
confirmed had not subsidized this morn
ing. The announcement of Gretchen
1foltz's death yesterday was only to be
followed this morning by the announce
ment of her sister Elias death. Drug
gist Am Ende is still living, and is doing
well under the attentive care of DR..
Steadman and his able corps of assist
ants. He is under police surveillance,
and will continue to be SO until the au-
thorities take some action and determine
upon what course they will pursue.
At | o'clock this morning both the
druggist and Ella Holtz were reported
as doing well, and the physicians were
confident of their recovery. 1t was at
this hour that Mr.. Holtz, the father of
the deceased young ladies, sent a com
plimentary message to Mr.. Am Ende to
the effect that he bore him no ill-will
and entertained none but cordial feelings
for him. All the family were encouraged
at this most happy turn in Elias condi-
tion, and the physicians renewed their
efforts with more zeal to save her life,
Ia l,t., i
as her sister had died tho morning be.
fore.
The two young women were this after.
noon laid III their collins, which are ex-
actly alike, being constructed of red
cedar, covered with white and embossed
velvet and with a half glass top. The
Innings are very handsomely made of
white satin. The only difference between
the two collins appears on the silver
plates, which are as follows:
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TOTAL taxca for state county purposes 7&1.6j3 20
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CURE FOR PILES.

Piles are frequently preceded by sense
of weight in the back, loins and lower part
of the abdomen, causing the patient to sup
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a., Grill 1l1hie.
ELKTON, SEPTEMBER ), 1885.
Republican Nominations,

AioP"OAio''n lAoiiiii'''o'oA'o
><ss
-AssE1"
COUNTY, TICEET-
FOR CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT,
JANES \. DAVIS.
FOR REGISTER OF WILLS,
THOMAS p. JONES, JR.
fFoR THE STATE SENATE,
J. RANDALL BOND.
FOR THE HOUSE OF DELEGA'ES
HUGH NJ. CAMERON,
C. w. WILSON,
ROMAN TAAlMANY,
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
WILLIAM D. BRADFORD,
JOHN G. McNAMEE,
WILLIAM T. BYE.
FOR SHERIFF,
SAMUEL NJ. JOHNSON.
FOR COUNTY SURVEYOR,
HENRY NJ. NICOLS.
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West Nottingham Academy
FOR YOUNG MEN AND BOYS.

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ORPHANS COURT,
FOR SALE.
SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS.

TFlIE School Commissioners of Cecil
Il county will meet at their Office, in Elkton,
ior the transaction of current School business, ON
the SECOND TUESDAY Of each and every
Month. JOHN SQUlER,
NIv-s'Fk'. S~"retars
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FOR SALE

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