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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1886-10-09
EIKf6N-. 99ttTT66BER 9. 1886.
CECIL AND HER FAIR.

1t should not offend the pride of
Cecil people to tell them, that consider
ing the importance of their county's
agricultural and manufacturing resour-
ces, possibly no county in the state
is less generally known. 1t is true that
Cecil has always take an influential pos
lion in the councils of both political
parties, and that Cecil county hay has
been celebrated the country over. But
politicians and timothy are not enough
to build an enduring reputation on, and
any one taking the pains to make in
quiry in either of the large cities within
ninety minutes ride by rail of her county
seat, will be surprised to learn how little
is known about her wealth of soil, her
products, and her general resources. In
Baltimore the commercial metropolis OF
Maryland the Egyptian darkness hereto
fore prevalent relative to Cecil county
and its trade, Is something simply
amazing. Twice within a moon we
have read IN leading Baltimore daily
newspapers, that Elkton was the county
seat of Queen Anne's county, while the
average Baltimorean as soon as he
crosses the Susquehanna river coming
eastward, invariably imagines himself in
Pennsylvania. Possibly the limited
knowledge heretofore prevailing OF Cecil
ard her commercial importance, can
be reasonably traced to the unfavorable
impression of her soil made upon those
crossing her territory by rail. The ride
from Perryville to the Delaware line at
fords we confess but meagre oppor-
tunity to judge the general character OF
Cecil county lands. But whatever the
cause of this erroneous idea of Cecil
county, heretofore prevalent, it GER
tainly is true, that she is rapidly becom-
ing better known. The growth she is
making in material wealth, the enhanc-
ing value of her lands, the improvement
in her stock, all the result of intelligent
development Of her natural resources,
are the KEYS, we take it to her better
acquaintance. Any medium therefore
through which Cecil county farms and
farm products, and Cecil county indus
tries can be advertised, should be fos-
tered and encouraged. To do this
successfully, was the object of the original
organizers of the Cecil County Agricul-
tural Society. This society has just
closed very successful seventh annual
exhibition, and we take this opportunity
to express the hope, that its managers
and friends may prolong its life, by
making its amusements secondary to
its legitimate object, the fostering OF
the interests of the farmers, and farming
classes of Cecil county.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1886-10-09
CLARE FOR A PROHIBITORY
AMENDMENT.

The Republicans of Hartford county
have in our opinion taken step in the
right direction by declaring in series
of resolutions passed we believe unaEi-
mously at their late county convention,
in favor of the submission to the peo-
pie of constitutional provision which
shall prohibit the manufacture and sale
OF intoxicating liquors. The resolution
in the following language.
:.sBelieving that the traffic in intoxi-
ting liquors is the source of greater
amount of misery, vice and crime than
any other agency of evil in modern
times, and that the influence of the
saloon in politics is chief cause of de-
moralization and corruption, we favor
the submission to the people of con-
stitutional provision which shall prohi-
bit the manufacture and sale of intOXi-
eating liquor and the rigid enforce
ment of the popular will when it shall
have been expressed. And we call
upon all friends CT humanity, of what
soever perty or name, to join us in Sc
curing these Objects"
Whatever may be the outcome of the
election soon to take place in this
county, we believe it to be the duty of
the Republicans of Maryland to make
an uneqrivocal declaration of their at
titude as a party upon this question Of
submitting to the people for their adop
ton or rejection, of constitutional
amendment which shall prohibit the
manufacture and sale of Intoxicating
liquors.-We hold this opinion, because
we believe that the question is pre-
eminentlyyone that should be settled by
state legislation, and that it must be
very soon if it is not already para
mount issue ill every county OF this
state. Whatever Congressional legsla-
ton may be hereafter needed for the
abolition of the traffic in Intoxicating
liquors from such territory as Congress
may have exclusive jurisdiction over, is
a matter for future consideration and
discussion. State action however, must
precede that. Sentiment must be created
by agitation and discussion of the ques-
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1886-10-09
Curtains and DraDerieS,

We've made some strong points in Cur
tains and Draperies, which are filling our
saleSrooms daily.
Lace Curtains in Brussels point, Brussels,
Irish point or Renaissance, Tamboured
Muslin, Applique, Antique Nottingham,
Madras, Crete and Mikado. Prices, rs cts.
to 500.
Lace Goods by the yard also; and all the
other materials used for Curtains, Drap-
cries and Furniture Coverings same way.
Rugs, Piano and Table Covers, also, and
all at moderate prices.
Then there's our UPHOLSTERY
WORkSHOP-all the wheels are spin
ming there now, and our Decorators are
busy; but not too busy to undertake more
or to execute new orders at any required
time.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1886-10-09
The Anti-SalOon Movement.

The National Convention of the Anti
Saloon Republicans at Chicago has
adopted platform which may be re-
garded as the first step toward organized
and practical action within the r .publi-
can party for reform OF the saloon evil.
The convention las been sneered at as
unrepresentative. In fact it represented
faithfully the STRONGEST TEMPERANCE ele-
ment i'll the country; that element of
cear-seeirg Republicans who. while pro
fourdly convinced of the need OF temper
ance reform, believe that the right and
the only sure way to secure it is by COM
polling the party with which they are
identified to make it leading issue. 1t
is only few IN 'nths since the Anti
Saloon movement was begun. 1t started
in the face of ridicule and detracuion
FIom the outset it was misrepreSented
by the INSCRIPTIONS disappearing poliui-
clans who are endeavorIng to create
third party which shall act as "a tender to
the Democracy, under the pretence of
advancing the cause of temperance.
Against encouragement, however, the
movement proceeded, gathering strength
continually, and indicating, by the earu-
estness of its subsidiary conventions, the
sincerity and determination witch have
produced this national expression.
The thoroughly practical character of
the movement is shown in the recOmmen-
dations of the platform. No time or ell
ergy was thrown away In mere vague and
general demands for measures too sweep
ing to offer any present hope of enact
ment, but it was proposed that the party
should be required to effect everywhere
the most and the best made possible by
local conditions The practical tendency
of such programme is clearly shown by
comparing it with the Prohibition policy.
The latter aims at obtaining the final re-
suits at once and by purely independent
means The result, as experience has
shown, is negative. or when not neg tive,
suicidal For either the Prohibition is
thrown away, OF it goes to reinforce the
Democracy, which is the bu lwark of the
saloon IN politics. The Ant-Saloon move
ment proceeds differently 1t begins by
deducing from the facts of history the
conclusion that the r publican party EN-
bodies niue-tenths OF whatever reforma-
tory and progressive tender cies are ex
tant 1t argu from this that whatever
reform it is desirable to urge must. to
succet d, obtaiL the support of the r.
publican party. 1t then facilitates reform
by adapting its measures to local condi
tions. rightly reasoning that it is better
to secure even partial impIovemer
where no more at present be had than to
attempt too much and consequently tall
in obtaining anything. Aud finally. to
the objection that Republican politicians
have often shown themselves subservieut
to the saloon influence, it answers that
the Anti Saloon Republicans inte.d to
devote themselves to remedying that by
exercising all their political influence
against lt.-N y. Tribune
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1886-10-09
Art Embroidery.

An enticing lot of Art Work in Tides,
Squares and Covers is spread out upon one
of our counters running parallel with
Market street. It's made up of a sort of
medley between home and foreign talent,
and is an exhibition worthy of place in
fancy fair. 1t abounds with practical sug-
gestions for neeileworkers, and is intended
to tempt buyers, though lockers are just as
welcome. The list is long one and can
only be generalized in an advertisement
like this
Grape Tides in Oriental effects, yard, II
yari-, x wards, and IL wards long.
crap" Table Covers in Oriental effects, A and
ID, entirely new.
Jut" Velour Squares.
late Velour Table Covers.
Tapestry Covers, Turcoman Covers
Felt Embroidered Covers
Felt and Embroidered Table Scarfs we are
selling fully one-tiird below value.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1886-10-09
New Clothing for Boys.

A great big roomful of Boys Clothing
the biggest roomiul we ever had, and as
good an assortment as it seems possible to
get together. As for prices they're figured
upon our old Drv-Goods scale and have
nothing fancy about them.
Kilt Suits in Cloth. Cashmere, Velvet and Cor
duroy. Prices $3.50 to Sl45O.
bnr-Piece Suits. $50 to $500.
Knee-Pant Suits Sizes to IA years.
Plated Suits, in Plaids, Mixtures, Cassimeres
and ChevotS. Prices. $3.50 to $50.
Double Breasted Jacket and Knee-Pant Suits.
Sizes to IA Years. Prices, $3.50 to Sl0.5O.
knee-Pant Dress Suits, $3.50 to $3.50.
Corduroy Suits. $3.50 to $50.
Lung-Par. Suits Sizes, IL to II years) in
Checks, PlaidS and Fancy Cassmeres. Prices,
$50 $3.50 $50 $3.50 and up to $3.50.
Short Pants Extra, Sl0O to $500.
Long Pants (Extra), S2.25 to S4OO
Shirt Waists Of all kinds
Full line of Overcoats and Good Bargain in
Kilt Suits at $500, which will make a considerable
saving for each purchaser.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1886-10-09

ion upon it's merits, as condition
precedent to its becoming national
issue. What effect this ray have upon
existing party organizations, cannot
now be anticipated. The recent result
in Maine is not encouraging to the
formation of third party pledged to
Prohibition. It's true that old party
organizations do not grasp rapidly new
ideas and policies, which threaten their
disintegration. Parties divide upon
such issues. Men cling tenaciously to
the traditions of their party, as we'll as
to their predominating ideas. The re-
cent result in Maine shows. that the at
tempt there-where the practical bene-
fits of Prohibtory legislation have been
longest tried and are best known-to
put Prohibition in antagonism to the
Republican Party, resulted in loss Of
nine-t enths of the Prohibition voters
The influence of this result has extended
far beyond the borders of Maine. 1t
has strengthened the conviction of many
leading Republicans the country over,
that Prohibition should be made the
leading issue of their party, because it
embodies in a large measure the pro-
gressive and reformatory tendencies of
the times. They argue reasonably from
this, that whatever reform it is desirable
to urge, must to succeed obtain the
support of the Republican party, which
facilitates s s9ssh s:eform by adapting its
measures to existing local conditions,
by the adoption Of Local Option or
partial Prohibition in one case, or
where local sentiment is more advanced,
by the adoption of absolute Prohibition.
Under existing conditions certain it is,
that the great body of Republicans who
are Prohibitionist, see no reason for
abandoning their present party organi-
cation, whatever future conditions may
arise to warrant their abandoning it..
This view seems to have been adopted
by the Republicans of Hartford, and
their action suggests similar course to
Republicans elsewhere in Maryland.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1886-10-09
COOPER & C0NARD'S
Dry Goods bulletin.
Gloves! Gloves! Gloves !

The new Glove importations are in, and
our Glove Department is fully equipped
with all desirable kinds. both Kid and
Fabric, embracing the very finest makes
in the world
1t is an odd time to speak of Bargains,
but we have our share Of them, and one of
the very best is those
Ladies' Fine French Suede Mousquetaires-
6-Button length, which We selling at 63 cents.
They are tinr-lonkinr and good wearing, and
really worth SlUu.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1886-10-09
New Cashmere Hosiery.

Some new arrivals in Cashmere Hosiery
for Ladies, Men and Children ought to be
newfoundland only because they are new,
but for the additional reason that they are
cheap enough to be called Bargains.
FOR LADIES.
English Cashmere Hose Superior Qualtvl in
Black and Colors. Double Heels and Toes.
Extra long, Soc per pair. Worth to-day ,5c.
French Wool Hose, made 10y the celebrated
firm of Couterat Gle, Paris In the new shades
of Mode 4 Gray, the warmest and best wearing
OF all Stockings, Zoe. per pair Worth to-day, SloO
FOR MEN.
Imported Cashmere Halt-HoS-, in Black and
Colors. Heavy Weight and Double Heels and
Toes 372r. per pair. Worth to-day soc.
Real Scotch Wool HalfHose &c Worth to-
dav SOC
Heavy Weight Merino Half Hose, in Gray and
Shetland. Full Regular made, De. per pair
FOR CHILDREN.
Children's plain and Ribbed Cashmere Hose,
in all qualities and lowest prices.
Infants Imported Cashmere Hose extra long.
in Black and ColorS, 3Jc. per pair.
Infants Imported Cashmere Three-Q Quarter
Hose, in Black and Colors, full regular made,
3Oc. per pair
And besides this one line we have every
thing that belongs to a complete stock OF
Hosiery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1886-10-09
ChiIdren's Suits and CIoaks.

Our full stock of Fall AMI Winter Cloaks
and Suits for Children has just come in.
and it seems to us must meet every desired
want, SO varied are the materials. SO be-
coming the shapes and so tasteful the trim
mings. Every possible occasion seems to
have been thought over. There are Suits
and Cloaks which seem fit only for high
days and holidays; others which seem just
made for school, and still others which
seem to have been contrived specially for
the playground.
Prices have been made to suit every
pocket, with a view in each case of giving
an excellent return for the investment, and
every provision has been made to make
looking easy.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1886-10-09
CI0aks and Wraps for Ladies.

A complete, comfortable nice fitting and
stylish collection of Fall and Winter Gar
ments for Ladies will he found in our Cloak
Rooms. They are shown in all proper
weights and materials, and at exceedingly
moderate prices.
Jackets and Coats in Boucle, Diagonal Checks,
plain and fancy cloths, from S4.50 up.
Imported Jersey Jackets, $500 TO $1,000.
Wraps i'll plain Silk, Camrls-hair Frise Beaded
Silk and DagonalS from $500 10 5000
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1886-10-09
EVHE*GECIL*WBIGG:.ss
ESTABLISHED IN I84I,
Is PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY
AT ELKToN, Md
HENRY R. TORBERT, Editor.
C. +. HINCHlIFFE, Associate Editor.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION !:
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Gocdi matter Ten Cents line for single insertion
Mlriaee aud Death Notices inserted gratuifousiy.
Obituaries wiH be charged half the usual rate OF
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Transient rateS-Eigh cents a line for one, ana
Four cents a line for erery additional insertion.
One inch of space counted as Tweire lines. One
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The circulation Of The Wing being among the most
Intelligent CLASSES Of Cecii county and The adjoining
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it proprietor confidently recommends it TO Business
Men as most desirable medium for remunerdtipt
sdrertising To maintain its high standard as @
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%YHE+WHIGs.

Pre-em,nenly rGluGble for IFS Local as nell as Gen
erai intelligence Ners Communications are respect
fully solicited from all sections Of the County, IN
addition to the meeky contributions Of its regular
Orps Of correspondents. anonymous communica-
tions tciH receive attention, the name OF the
criter being required in all cases as guarantee Of
good faith.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1886-10-09

a western paper says: Nothing will cure
some sick men more quickly than an office,
properly appied.-'rhis cure III " be very
successful in many cases, bnt We would
say: Ii a man suffers from cough or cold,
give him Dr. BnlI's Cnugh Svrnp.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1886-10-09

Diseased nature nftentimes breaks forth
in strange ernptions," and the result of it
all is pain. Now Salvation Oil will send
this very pain to the right about at the INF
ling cost OF only % cents.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1886-10-09
fEanamaker's.
PHILADELPHIA, October, !

and neglected; together they
make a little storeful.
The surprise is in how they
look. We ought not to tell of
a remnant. While we are tell
ing, off it goes.
These are odd lots below.
What are odd lotso Last year s
perhaps; pickedup in the whole
sale market for next to nothing
perhaps; no matter what per-
haps. This is how they look
singularly like new stufts-not
one of EN- new.
Enough for several dresses
of all of these:
Heavy open canvas with
Persian figures, $3.50 last year;
now $3.50.
Camel's-hair honeycomb over
an iridescent undercloth, 81
last year; now 81
Silk-plush stripes on black
canvas network over red I'M
derneath, $3.50 last year; now
SI.25.
Mohair plush ombre on
heavy serge, $3.50 last year;
now SI.25.
Plain serge with bright silk
tassel-fringes hanging out of it
dot-like, 81 last year; now
SI.25.
Soft serge with side-band of
mohair cord and boucle, s. last
year; new SI.25.
Serge and cord-and-boucle
stripe, sI.25 last year; now
7c5.
Flower of silk waste in leaf
of mohair damask or armure
ground, s. last year; now
SI.25.
Cheviot with color-stripes of
tiny curls, SI.25 last year; now
75c.
Plain soft cloth with woven
color-figures, Sl.25 last year;
now 75c.
Camels-hair serge with scat
tered diamonds with points of
color and light, $I.75 last year:
now $I.25.
Serge with fine plaid check
and mohair boucle, SI.25 last
year; now 75c.
Rough color-hgures on plain
diagonal, Sis last year; now
$I.25.
Squares of uncut mohair
loops on serg-, SI.75 lastyear;
now ST..
Massive triple color-stripes
of long moss-like loops of wool
on broad diagonal, $3.50 last
year; now $I.25.
Fine stripes of coarse mohair
wicking on canvas. the canvas
nearly covered, S. last year;
now ST..
Serge with stripes of silk
damask, SI.5o last year; now
ST..
Bright-color stripes of bob
bins of silk on rich camels-hair
serge, S. last year; now $I.25.
Cashmere plaids, Sis last
year; now 75c.
Plaid serges, sI.25 last year;
now 75c.
Homespunlooking cheviot
check or mixture, doubtful
which we ought to call it, with
stripes of slightly different col
ors, ST last year; now 75c.
knickerbockers, soft-wool
sacking cloths bouretted with
flakes and blotches of color, ST.
last year; now 75c.
Dress-patterns in worn-out
boxes-they look as if they had
been looked at a thousand
times.
This list of odd lots is in
complete. Tomorrow others.
Next day others. Can't see
how the supply is coming or
where it is coming from, unless
we take over some of our neigh
bors' stuffs. 1t is only a ques-
ton of money. Well sell their
stutfs for 'em-only let the
prices be low enough.
A word on remnants. What
ever we have in the store is
likely to come to the remnant
counter. There's nothing too
fine and nothing too insignifl
cant. It's a store by itself
this remnant and odd-lot coun-
ter.
BY the City-hall-square door.
Two or three years ago a
Scotchman scolded us over the
cable becauSe we sold his brap !
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1886-10-09

'Hel!o, Tom
"Helo, Katie Is that you -
eyes, Tom! Yes! Us come, and IFS IA
perfect beauty. You just Ought
"What are you talking about, X sti.?''
Talking about? Why about The won
derful things it does. I'm going to have I,
Tailor made dress right away-and make
it all myself You will be astonished 10
see how beautifully can bind the 'battl' :
ments' AMI 'vandykes.' | never saw any
thing like il! Can't you come home right
away and see
"Katie, will You please tell me what you
are talking about"
"Why. About my New High Arm Davis
Vertical Feed Sewing Machine, thought
you knew"
ooh. Is that it? Well, knew you would
like it. Good bye"
Goodbye"
For sale by Frazer & Bro. ,Ag'ts, Elkton.
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Read This. Read This.
New Jersey Enamel Paint
ALWAYS AHEAD.
THE MARYLAND INSTITUTE.
The Fine Old Building in a Brand New
Dress.

The Fine Old Building in a Brand New
Dress.
Persons who have passed by the Maryland In
stitute lately have been struck by the transOrma-
ton in the appearance OF the building produced
by the repaInting of the entire structure in at
tractve and tasteful cOlJls. Tine OF the officials
of the Institute stated to NerS reporter that the
renovation OF the building was accomplished by
means OF the Appropriation r. Gently made by the
Mayor and City Council of Baltimore. The work
was done under the personal supervision and d-
rection of Mr.. Theodore 0ster inspector OF build
ing and only the very best material was used
Tine paint used IVES that manufactured by the
New Jersey Enamel Paint Company, the excel
lence of which has become known to the public
through the fact that it has been also used upon
the Ani'riedn and Sun buildings, Ford's Grand
Opera House. the CarroltUn and manv other
cons; ,icuous structures Mr. OsIer was requested
by the president of the Institute and several OF
the directors TO use this paint when the apprOpr-
alton was made. He was at nrSt disncllned 10
acquiesce in the suggestion, owing to the fact
III II he did not believe in ready mixed paints
HIS opposition arose from the fact that he had eX
perienced the worthlessness OF many articles put
upon the market under the name OF read y-miXed
paints, some OF which were limitations OF the ar
ticle suggested by the Institute officials. and none
of which were satisfactory to gentleman so
thoroughly capable OF Judging the excellence OF
Il paint as Mr.. Oster. When, however, his atten-
ton had been called TO the buildings mentioned
above, and he had seeen Il practical demonstra
ton of the qualities OF this paint, he consented
with his usual couI tesy, to the wish OF those VINO
had argued him to use the article, and the result
has more than rqualed the antcipatOns OF those
who had aryud the use OF this paint.
MIR. G. p. Knight, 93 West Lombard street. who
is the general agent here, stated to a NevS re-
porter that he had been selling the paint since
1871 and that in not a single instance had il fail
ed it give satisfaction to his customers. He also
stated that sample cards showing the different
coors were furnished gratis, application to
him by mail or in person. The numerous large
buildings upon which the paint has been used
are ample guarantee of its exceptional II crit ana
it will pay any one who proposes to do any paint
ing to consult Mr.. Knight before having the work
done.-from the Baltimore Epeni g News.
c. P. KNIGHT, Sole Gen'I Agent,
No. % w. Lombard St.,
Sept ll-3 no. BALTIMORE, MD.
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ORPHANS COURT.

TNIIE Stated Meeting Of the Ornha's
Il Court OF Cecil county will be held on the
SECOND TUESDAY in every month"; Execu-
tors, Administrators and Guardians, wanting
tn, ir accounts stated, will please bring in the
v"l chers a few days beto'e Court.
REUBEN E JAHAR
Jan Iy Register.
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e, hut those who write II
prtiand. Maine, will receIvs
latipn about work which
live at home that will pay
- per day. Some have
Y young or old. Capital
Tho'e who start at once
rtules. AL Is new,