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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-01-11

A correspondent of the Philadelphia
Press thus writes of the insidious indul-
gences of the fair Gothamites:
III all New York there is no better
field for studying the liquor question
than at certain candy store in Madi
son Square, where a pound of sweets
cannot be bought under S1.25 and
where every customer is regarded as an
heiress in reality or expectation. Ad-
joining the sugar plum palace is the
lunch room, spacious apartment, car
peted in CRIMSON velvet and wainscoat
ed with mahogany panels, where at
round tables all manner of light and de-
licious refreshments are served and
where fashion and beauty congregate
to sip and nibble over the gossip of the
day. On the back of the menu card is
the beverage list including all the pop
ular mixed drinks, wines, cordials and
liqueurs dear to the palate OF the gour-
met. Some of the women call Tor a
luncheon first, and some are brave
enough to order at once a cocktail, an
egg -nog, Tom and Jerry, or punch
with a plate of sweet cake or biscuit.
If the crowd is large the women are
liscreet, and while one sips cocktail
from cup another will pour her Sherry
from chocolate mug, or her cham
pagne cup from teapot. At odd
hours it is not uncommon to see beauty
with a straw in her mouth looking into
the depths of peppermint punch far
from innocuous, or an ice-foatlng cob
bier of insidious proportions. Just the
time spent over these forbidden
draughts depends entirely upon the
strength of the drinker. The novices,
who want to be naughty and don't
know how to 90 about it, get flushed
and drowsy and drain several goblets of
icewater to regain composure, while the
habltue takes her ambrosial in sips and
a full hour for her VISIONS" The ef-
fects in both cases are recognized by
incessant glggling and gabbllng that en-
sues, and the pitiable uncertainty Of
their exits from the place. Fancy
drinks with plate of cake cost 81 cor
dials are IS cents each and wines vary
from ST to So 50 per bottle.
AT dozen restaurants where femi-
nine society dimes in empire gowns you
will twist your neck stiff searching for
the dry table among the diners. The
fact is most of the stylish women drink,
although it does not follow that they
get drunk.
But all the dining parlors combined
do not compare with the evil exerted
on society by the wine closets and buff
fets of the milliners and dressmakers
throughout the city. 1t is an open Sc
cret current among the customers of
these houses that any order, from a
drink of brandy to dose of morphine,
can be had in the fitting rooms along
Fifth and Madison avenues, and it is
claimed by the medical profession that
to these very closets is due the increase
of intemperance among the New York
women CT wealth. Order S3o toque
or 500 opera robe of Madame Louise
and ask for cracker and cup Of
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-01-11
THE KNOWING GIRL,

The pretty girl held out her right
hand, and on one of the fingers glis-
tened diamond.
"How much is that worth, please?"
she politely inquired of the clerk,
who had recovered his composure.
He looked at the ring for moment
and answered; II can hardly say.
One jeweler would name one price
and another another price"
"But what is your estimate?" ask
ed the young laday in voice un-
usually musical.
81 can't say"
"Why not, pray?"
"Well, simply because it is against
our rules. l am very sorry, indeed,
that | cannot accommodate you.
You can"
But the young lady didn't wait to
hear any more, and before the sem
tence was finished she was on the
street. "Were you not a little too
severe in this case?" asked the tour
ist. "Not bit of it," replied the
jeweler. "You don't know all the
circumstances. OF course you don't.
Well, the fact is that charming
young woman is engaged to be mar
RED, her expectant being young
man who is waiting to astonish tine
world with his legal lore, but who
isn't growing very wealthy in the
meantime. He bought the ring here
and it only cost him $50. Of course
he didn't tell the object of his choice
what it cost. She might think 1t had
reduced the not too-plethoric purse
of her lover to the extent OF cool
hundred for all he cared. But, like
most women, she was curious and
wanted to satisfy herself regarding
its value. recognized the ring in
moment, and knew for the first
time who was to be the future Mrs.
Blank"
care all jewellers as strict as your"
asked the tourist. perhaps not all,
although this has been one of the
unwritten rules in the craft for years.
If it were not generally observed
there would be no end of trouble,
and lovers quarrels would be more
frequent than ever" was the reply.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-01-11

JosIAs RINGGoLD, Esq, says his crop this year
25 and IS bushels to the acre, the hy-resut-
ing from seeding too early, about Sept. 2Oth-cut
his wheat fully 100 bushels, and he would, doubt
less, have received if seeded later forty bushels to
the acre. Has used g. w. kennard 4 Co.'S ferti
lizers five years, ana has always grown large
crops knows he has saved money by buying them;
takes great pleasure in recommending them to
any inquirers.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-01-11
An Electriclan's House.

One of Edison's chiefs lives in New
ark in a house which is all agog with
wires. As one approaches the front
gate it swings open and shuts automati.
cally. The visitors foot on the steps
of the porch rings bell in the kitchen
and also one in the masters study. Bv
touching button he opens the front
door before the stranger has time %
knock. An electrical music box plau
during dinner. When the guest retires
to his bedroom the folding bed unfolds
by electricity. When he puts out the
gas a strange, mocking display of skel.
etons, gravestones, owls and other hid
eous phantasmagoria dances about ON.
the wall at his feet, reappearing and
disappearing In ghostly electr,cs.
glare.-Exchange.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-01-11

only few among our many pleased customers
and we have more to come. Remember we do not
publish and republish old testimonials: every
| thing new and true Call on us early. We bought
early, filled house early, saved in buying
early, and from the way orders are coming in eX-
| pect to do large early and ii1e business, and
| save our customers money.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-01-11

JNo N. DoDD and JNo. LoLLAR, Esqs., report
a renark9 bic result on corn ground, seeded late.
and consequently winter killed; the wheat branch
ed greatly and the head was from to u inches
longer than other wheat sown in his ialOw. where
high. priced brands OF fertilizers, made Jy other
parties, were used Mr.. LOllar says that no other
fertilizer hut Kennard't could give such a won
derful result. He knows their worth, having
always grown q crop rom their use
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-01-11

The eyes are the one redeeminu
feature of the Spanish face. Il 's
impossible to describe these dark
luminous orbs, full Of a dreamy som
fulness that make them most disaa..
trous things to encounter. Add to-
this strong, arch;ng eyebrow, lone S
curling black lashes, a pervarIinos
fire of expression, and you have
pair Of glorious eyes that vainlv er-aI
deavor to convince one that No. I
cheek bones, thick or very thin l;nE
artfully painted deep cafmine ar'
a lazy sensuous expression comh;s
to form beautiful face.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-01-11
TROUBLE WITH AN ED
s'ranger-"So you have

S'ranger-"So you have ioths
paper in this town." .ureLs
Native-"No, sir. We did nave one
once, but it wasn't run right, and We
were glad to get rid OF it" 4
"What was the matter2" "A
"Wall, in the fust place, the editor
didn't alters treat folks right. He'd.
call one gall young and handsome, spdf
slurringly refer to another gall jusstk'
pretty, leavin' it to be inferred 81
wasn't pretty enough ter be cd
handsome, and she might bee or 1Fset
Methuselah. Wall, thai made trouble,
an after that, when Farmer Hayseed
and Farmer Fallow both left the |at
sort of stuff on his table. he gass III
low two lines more than the othS as;
,"Yes." w
"Wall, things kept gitten' wuss an
wuss, until General Oldman up on the
hill died, and got half column obituary
notice, all about the. Mexico war and
things, while my Uncle Jake, Just as a
good man, who never left the farm,
but tended to duties like a Christian,
an was pillar in the church, got a
quarter of column. You better be-
lieve me an my friends felt hurt"
81 suppose So"
"Wall, we begun enquiring around
about this editor, and we disklvered
that while he was chargin' US fer every
little two-line advertisement we put in,
he was println' hull column about his
job office fer nothing. That raised
breeze, l tell you."
"No doubt"
"Then, things come to head. The
feller commenced stoppin' the paper
on them wat didn't pay their subscrip-
tions. Then we rose IN our might an
driv him out O. town IN Y. Weekly.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-01-11

The blood is the source of health.
Keep it pure by taking Hoods Sar-
saparilla, which is peculiar in its cur
alive power.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-01-11
C. W. KENNARD & cos
FERTILIZER F
Much pleased with results.
Report n remarkable result.

| GEORGE w. BOLTON reports very large crop
on the Big Meadow farm and is much pleased
with results. We have his order Tor fall fertilizer
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-01-11

How the Ladies OF New York Obtain Their
Drinks.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-01-11

THos. BLACKIsToN, on the Pippen farm, reports
80 bushels to the acre; says he can buy his goods
cheaper from G. W Kennard y Co. than anyone
else, and has always grown big crops from the use
Ol their goods. Wants no other and axes pleasure
in recommending it.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-01-11

JAMES FRENCH reports 2215 bushels average
from G.. w. kennard Il Co.'S Phosphate, n great
improvement on previous crops; buys the same
fertilizer again this fall.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-01-11
DIPHTHERIA AND PETROLEUM.

Has the Latter Anything to Do With the
Prevalence of the Former?-Something to
Think About.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-01-11

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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-01-11
Great Benefit
DR.. Ayers

Hair Vigor for a number of years, and
find it very effective in promoting the
growth of the hair"
Prepared by DR.. ]. C. Aver s Co.. Lowell, Mass.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-01-11

~, Getty, Adams, BennS:.., Bucks
Sto.14G Ipitt;iU L II IL i.c. -ct,'..
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-01-11
Aid to NJ ature." !"
Hair Vigor,

gave her healthy scalp, cleansed the
head of dandruff, and made the hair
beautifully thick and glossy.
Sold by Druggists and Perfumers-
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-01-11

A correspondent of the Philadelphia
Press thus writes of the insidious indul-
gences of the fair Gothamites:
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1890-11-21

The postmaster general has spread the
provisions of the patlonal anti-lottery
law over pretty nearly everything in the
way of chance Notices of church fairs
where prizes of small value are given, will
cause the issue of paper publishing
them to be excluded from the mails. But
the constitution of North Dakota pro-
-vides that the question as to whether the
state senators from the odd or even dis.
tricts shall serve longest must be decided
by lot. Now, any drawing by lot
is a lottery. As national laws are above
those of the state, will it be safe fer the
newspapers to advertise the date of the
drawing or publish a list of The prizes
drawn--in other words, to print the
names of the senators getting four
year term7 AS way out Of the dilemma
we would suggest that the matter be
transferred from the realm of chance to
the realm Of science, and a game of seven
up between representatives, Of the odds
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1890-11-21
HOLIDAY GOODS.

Frank Frlsby, of Bismarck, is now re
celving his stock of Holiday Goods. Hc
will have q finer line than he has ever
had before. Toilet Cases from Is cents
to $40 Jewel Cases, Work Boxes, Odor
Cases, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes IN
various styles and varieties, Manicure
Sets, Cuff and Collar Boxes, Wall Pock.
cts, Pipes and Smokers Cases, Shaving
Sets and Mirrors, Games of all sorts and
kinds, Toys of all kinds.
HOLIDAY Books.
Gilt, Standard and Juvenile Books,
Toy Books, Games and Picture Puzzles
over two thousand of the "Pcoplc's Edi.
ton" (all the very best selected novels,
cloth), which lie is selling for so cents
per volume, Hume's History of England,
five volumes, he sells for $225; Macau:
lays History of England six volumes,
for $3.50; Mllton's Paradise Lost. illus.
tratcd by Gustav Dore, $3.50; The Boy
hood of Christ, by Gen. Lew Wallace,
beautifully illustrated, quarto. full calf,
$5; .o,hcr Gilt and Fine Illustrated
Books too numerous to mention tho fin.
est line of Albums ever seen in the west
Red Line Poets, gilt edge. 81 Dickens,
"Waverly,' Roe, Eliot, and other com
plcte works of noted authors. Always
remember that Frisby keeps fine line OF
School Supplies, Papers and Periodicals.,
Drugs, Paints, Oils and Glass. Write fol
prices Mail orders receive prompt attcn
ton.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1890-11-21

The Minot Journal is one of the sensible
papers. At the beginning of the cam
palgu it printed the following
The Journal will positively refuse to
publish convention calls, announcements
or anything of political nature unless
the same is paid for IN advance In order
to have no Misunderstanding in this mat
ter, We give early notice of the rules
established in this Office and they will be
strictly adhered to-"
The above resolution is cmincntly cor.
rect. There is large class of people
who look upon country editor as sort
of public scratching-post, and think he is
never SO happy as when working for
"jawbone." The RECORD will follow
the Journals example hereafter; but, In
the meantime those who owe the paper
for political announcements, election
tickets, etc, are hereby informed in d
kindly and fathcrly way that "the laborel
is worthy of his hire" and that "hope
deferred maketh the heart sick" Please
ante ....
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1890-11-21
can party.

4 ~
P'rHE people of Mandan are terribly ex-
cited over the recent antics of the Indians
at Standing Rock and other Sioux agen-
cies. An aboriginal fraud has come to
the front and announced himself as a
uew Messiah. He predicts the destruc-
ton of the whites and says that the red
man will soon be on top. Crazed as they
are by the prophecies of the copper
colored disturber, they might 60 on the
war.path, and, as there are two newspa-
per editors in Mandan, 1t may be that they
look upon that city as profitable point
for plllage. At last accounts Messrs.
Tnttle and Packard were writing articles
as usual, but each was holding his hair
on with his left hand.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1890-11-21

1T is likely that a great deal of the time
and attention of the coming session of
the legislature will be devoted to consid-
GRAFTON of the subject OF preventing prni.
rie fires. Outside of the thickly settled
Red River Valley. where the ground is
mostly cultivated, thismatter is of greater
Importance than any other to the people
of North Dakota. Thousands of dollars
worth Of grain, hay and buildings arc de-
stroyed every year that could be saved by
systematic attention to the making of
freguards. 1t is also believed by many
that if the prairie fires could be prevented
and the grass preserved from year to year
over large area, more of the moisture
from rain and snow fall would remain
near the surface, and that Its gradual
evaporation would increase the humidity
of the atmosphere and give us more rain.
That the old grass does prevent the rapid
drying Of the soil is known to every set.
tier who has used his breaking -plow on
burned and unburned soil during dry
oS"o"A. AS 1oAOo WV uIC u1uCu UClLcT
for shedding where the grass remains on
the ground. Blizzurds are also mucl,
worse where the snow is blown along a
ure--prairie without grass to break its
force. But the greatest damage done by
fire is in the yearly burning cf the range.
The number of cattle, sheep and horses is
growing rapidly, both by natural increase
and purchase. North Dakota Is great
stock country; but slough hay is not
plentiful III all sections. If fire could be
prevented, hay might be cut on the up.
land, anywhere, every other year. II the
legislature would pass law requiring
road supervisors to use part of the labor
In making township tircguards and keep.
ing the same in repair, with county op.
tiOu in the matter, we believe 1t would
prevent or modify the yearly scourge of
prairie fires.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1890-11-21
The GnuSe.

Senator German, the great democratic
leader and one of the United States sena-
tors from Maryland, says ''The returns
show that the republicans were so dis.
gusted with their leaders that they re.
fused to vote for them. They did not
turn around and vote for US, but simply
remained away from the polls, Men do
not change their politics any more readily
than they change their religion. They
will refuse to vote with their party some
times, but they seldom vote with their en-.
emies." In nearly all of the states tina,
charged from tie republicans TO the
aetlcstats at the recent elestioh she dem
esYshs yots Mss 10 1stEsf thar that 81
tive years Ags.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1890-11-21
REGARDING FINAL PROOFS.

Having lost heavily in the past by publishing
notices for final proofs that We're never made or
failed-or, at any rate, the money for which
never reached us-and for printing contest no.
tices compromised and the printing fee left un-
paid--we, the undersigned, publishers of Elm
ment: Hereafter the price of fnal-proof and
imber-culture-contest notices will be $3.50; for
other contest notices the publishers fee will be
notice is put in type. Notices for publication
sent to the land office, and thence to either the
Times or Record, without the proper fee, will
NOT be published until such fee is received. And
we hereby pledge ourselves not to depart FROM
this rule in single instance
D. r. STREETER,
Emmons County Record.
G. A. HICKLE,
Winona Times.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1890-11-21
NOTICE.

All soldiers who wish their pension
claims to receive prompt and faithful ats
tention should place their claims at once
in the hands of Joseph H. Hunter, pen
sion attorney, Washington, D. c., us l
know from experience that he is the
proper party to handle such cases.
JOSEPH REDoUTF,
Hampton, Emmons Co., N. d.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1890-11-21

and cvens be made the medium of settle.
mcnt. Then the newspapers could report
the result of the game. the "phelinx"
Of the truly good would not be shocked
by seeing the word ''lot" in print. and
the spirit if not the letter of the constitu-
tion would be complied with. Statesmen,
cut for deal!
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1890-11-21
Kidnaped.

On the night of October IS, 1890, Harry
Petite, aged two years and seven months,
thlry-five inches tall, large for his age,
thick-set and fleshy, complexion fair, dark
brown eyes, light halr cut short, small
features and full! forehead, He was
dressed in blue and white checked
apron, brown (elaine dress, red flannel
shirt, white knit shirt; white cotton draw
ers, black stockings and shoes, and blue
mackinaw cap, A reward of $500 is Of
feretl for the child, alive. Money to aid
in the search should be sent to Rev j. G.
Crum or Rev. Father L Hiver, Dunseith,
N. D. Address the boy thus Pedro,
where did the Niger hurt you?" Sup
posed to b. in the hands of small Chip!
pewa squaw about thirty.five years old,
with small eyes; had an Indian boy
twelve years old had girl three or four
years old, very fair; had baby about one
year old, fair. Had dark bay stallion
pony, white face old cart and wigwam
Was positively seen by several witnesses
ut Bottineau and vicinity on Oct. 25, with
the ve-described outfit, moving north
west. GEO. r. PETITE.
= Z
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1890-11-21
THANKSGIVING SOCIAL !!

At the Sch0Olhousc. Thursday Even
ing, Nov. 27.
The program will consist of literary
social and gastronomic features, the lat
ter predominating. The ladies arc re-
quested to bring refreshments. All are
cordially invited to attend.
COMMITTEE.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1890-11-21
Answers to n Few Questions.

Answers to n Few Questions.
ln regard to Il number of letters that
have been received regarding land mat.
tcrs, during the past few month.-and
which were promptly answered by letter.
we have thought best to make suck lc-
plies public, as many questions received
cover the same points
The fee for publication of notice of
final proof is $3.50, which must be paid
when copy of the notice is sent in or the
same will not be published. The fec of
the clerk of court is s. (and we will hero
remark, in view Of certain yarns spun
during the late campaign. that such fec is
higher IN most counties of this land dis.
trict, and lower in none) The homestead
fees that go to the land Office are SO. and
about 81 for testimony, the latter sun,
varying few cents and governed by the
number of words in the proof The total
cost in homestead final proofs is
$1,000. This is inside of the Railroad
land grant limits outside it is 81 less
Where final proof is made before
clerk of court there will be no charge for
making out notice of intention" blanks
....f one makes out the blanks himself
lie should see that the description of his
land is correct and that the first names of
his witnesses are written in full. Ono
going to make proof should always take
his receivers receipt along, and. if Of
foreign birth, his Second papers," if the
claim is IL homestead +; if pre-emption.
first papers are sufficient. ....An exten-
sion of the leave of absence of q settler
will not be granted by the land office. $50.
Where Il settler did not get on his land
within the first six months, an affidavit,
giving the reasons therefor must be made.
An affidavit as to causes of delay 1nus.
be made where claimant has failed 10
make proof on II homestead within seycn
years, and the proof and affidavit must bu
submitted to the board of arbitration Of
the general land Office at Washington. :. I
In recent case widow who had entered
in her own name came to make proof.
She and her husband were foreign born.
and the latter had not taken out his scc4
ond papers. She Was obliged to obtain
second papers, her husbands first papers
counting as though made by herself.
All oaths in pension matters may now
be administered by officers qualified to as,
minister oaths in other cages Where pa
pcrs are acknowledged before justice .oi
!hs peacs they must be sent to the counts
eletA W heYe his certificate. aitachsd,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1890-11-21
Church Services.

There will be religious services at the
Wflliamsport schoolhouse on Sunday,
Nov. 23, at 8 p. M, and ut the school.
house at Danbury on the same day at
1890 in the forenoon.
j. w. MAHIN, Pastor.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1890-11-21

WoULDN' the senator from the twenty
sixth district make a good.looking, popu-
lar, fair and competent president pro
TEN?