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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-09-20
This is Bad on the Crow.

The American Agricultural Depart
ment has been making careful inquiry
as to the food of crows, and the result,
as set forth in report by Mr.. Walter
B. Barrows. is likely to surprise those
who have always contended that these
birds do very much more good than
harm. 1t is not disputed tha: they de-
stroy injurious insects, that they are
enemi, of mice and other rodents, and
that they are occasionally valuable as
scavengers but these services are
slight in comparison with the mischief
for which they are responsible. The
injury done by them TO Indian corn,
wheat, rye, oats and ether cereals is
enormous. According to one observer,
the crow eats corn from 10 minutes
after planting until the blades are three
inches high, and more than a score Of
other observers testify that he not
only pulls up the Young plants, but
digs up the newly sown seed. His
depredatioas extend to potatoes,
sweet potatoes, beans, peanuts, cher
ries, strawberries, raspberries and
bl -ckberries, and he widely distributes
certain poisonous plants, the seeds of
which are improved rather than impair
ed by passage through Ills digestive
organs. As if all this were not enough
it's shown that the crow eats beneficial
insects, and that he makes most for.
mdabl. nuisance by destroying the
eggs and young both of domesticated
fowls and wild birds.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-09-20
Chicago Growing to be Like New
Work.

In many things does Chicago day by
day grow more like New York. In
past years one of the most noticeable
differences between the dwellers by the
lake and the dwellers by the sea was
the difference in their styles of dress.
New York business men have long been
punclilious in regard to their dress. 1t
was common thing to see not only the
young men but the older men start 10
business in the morning with a flower in
the buttonhoie and dress as we>terner
would have dressed tor some social
event. In Chicago it was entirely diff
ferent. Our best and wealthiest citizens
dressed in a manner that would have
caused them to have been noticeable
upon Broadway.
They were too busy to care about or
even think about their clothes. Between
the fire and the panic and the interest
they had TO pay it took all their energi-
es, both physical and mental, to con-
trive means to pay their eastern credit
ors. But times have changed since then.
Then were the days Of hustle and antici-
patton. Now, while it is still the day of
hustle, anticipation has graduated into
enjoyment. Then nothing was too good
for our creditors, now nothing Is too
good for ourselves. Then the business
man wore clothing simply for protec-
ton from the weather. Now he has
time for the amenities and pleasures of
life and the money TO crafty his tastes
| Chicago Herald.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-09-20
LYNN DIDN'T RUN IN HER FAMILY.

Not long ago Mr.. Morson, the pres.
ent acting County Judge, was deputed
by Judge Morgan to go out to Weston
and hold a session at the Eagle Hotel
used for dancing and like festivities.
One young lawyer, who accompanied
him to look after a clients interests
with trivial suit, had contest with a
witness which left him exhausted. She
was determined looking, thln-llpped
woman, whose name was not Lydia
Pinkham, though that name will do as
we'll as another.
Now, tell US, please, said the lawyer,
if you know
I'll do that sir, she replied, "and I'll
do it in mighty short time, too, and
I'll tell the truth, the whole truth and
nothing but the truth. Lynn don't
run in our family, young man, and if
there's anything OH earth-
Well, well, broke in the lawyer, "con-
fine yourself, please, to the case.
To be sure will. That's what l am
here fer. Goodness gracious. didn't |
leave my reg lar Mondays washing and
put off my breadbakin' a purpose to
come ever and tell you all about that
very thing? OF course l did And if
this court thinks it can tangle Lydia
Pinkham, its badly mistaken
l must ask you, madam, interposed
the Judge, rot to waste the time of the
court.
The lawyer also edged word in. |
want you 10 answer in few words, he
said, one or two questions
I'll 90 that, young man, she replied,
don't you be a bit skeered about Lydia
Plnkham. She's been on the witness
stand before, she has, and a whole raft
OF lawyers and the judge thrown in,
Do you know the plaintiff, John Doe?
asked the lawyer, desperately.
Me know John Doe7 Me? Why
sakes alive, his first wife's brother and
my cousin Amanda used to be swee.
on each other
Please keep to the facts, madam.
Facts ! If it amt facts I'm teliin you
my name isn't Lydia Pinkha i Now,
there
We know your name, madam.
Well, its name YOU can't point the
finger OF scorn, young man. Ga. fam
lily record is clear-we never run to
lies. Why, gracious me-
| don't doubt it, exclaimed the un-
fortunate lawyer.
could prove it if you did doubt 1t.
Lyin dont't run in our family. Land
sakes alive, young man-
The sunsetrays were slantjng through
the small.paned windows before Lydia
had got to the end of her volubility
and made it plain thar she knew moth
ing at all that was material in the case
in hand.-I0y0ni0 Mail.
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at is a terrible shame" said the
proprietor, that there are not more
of these baths for babies. They
seem to be entirely overloaded. 1t
would be a splendid thing if some
charitable persons would open lot
of such places on the east side, es.
pecially during the summer season.
-Me7v York W0yld.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-09-20
BATHS FOR THE TOTS.
A Place Where Babies are Treated TO IA
Thorough SnusIng.

Just around the corner from Tomp-
klns Square, whose little open space
serves as breathing spot in the
midst of one of the most crowded
portions on the east side, stands
little store, SO small that it is almost
hidden between the big tenements
which rise lottily on either side. In
the window there hangs little sign,
whose odd inscription causes many
a passer-by to stop, read. it oyer
again and then continue on his way
wondering what queer things he
sometimes sees. 1t reads:
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-09-20
Might DO Worse.

l wish you'd 60 with me to my girls
Grillus.
So will. old fellow but wherefore1
Somehow or other she's got it into
her head that Pm remarkable PLAIN
man, and as l intended proposing soon,
| want her to see that in the matter OF
looks she might do great deal worse
than me.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-09-20
Of COURSE

as the Fall draws On you turn your
attention to new clothes. The old
suit is beginning 10 look shabby; the
pants are tIaycd at the ends. The coat
is dusty and the sun. perhaps. has
changed its color--ihe-e little things
remind
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-09-20

A lady in Harlem writes: Give
me nice receipt for jelly, please.
Look over the current items.-Nc00
York Ne7pS.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-09-20

Spots on the son-slipper marks.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-09-20

A CONTEMPORARY prints Hot Truths
for Voters. During the heated term
it should initiate our example and print
only cold facts.-N01YISt0a,R Herald.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-09-20
TAI : Il q

we'll. look well and tit well. three i'm
portant things which, when joined
with low. roc!l-bottom prices. prove
irresistible. Perhaps you are not in
cliESd 10 20 to the outlay for a whole
suit and yet are il need of either coat,
vest or
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-03
OBITUARY.
GEORGIA INFIRMARY,

SAVANNAH. ia. April 70, 1851 J
The committee appointed at the last meeting
to draft resolutions appropriate to the occasion
of the death of Mr.. GEORGE L. Cope, one of the
members of the Board of Trustees of the Geor-
gia Infirmary, beg to submit the following re-
port:
Mr.. CoPE's connection with the Board of
Trustees of the Georgia Infirmary commenced
on the occasion of the organization of q hospi-
tai association in 1859, for the purpose Of max
ing provision for the comfort and care of sick
and impoverished colored persons, which asso-
citation was merged into the Georgia Infirnary,
which was Incorporated in 1882, and the char
ter of which organization, although long dis
used, was found to cover all the objects and
necessities of the proposed association.
A few benevolent gentlemen manifested an
earnest interest in the successful establishment
of hospital for colored persons, and contrib
uted literally from their own private funds. A
donation of ten thousand $50, 000) dollars from
Mr.. Edward Padelrord, formerly a partner OF
Mr.. Cope, and constituting one of the largest
commercial houses in the south, and donation
of one thousand $1,000 dollars from Mr.. L.
MarG1and of New York was placed in the
hands of Mr.. John Stoddard. Mr.. George L.
Cope and Capt. l. G. Mills, for the sole purpose
of erecting suitable building to meet the usual
requirements for the comfort and welfare Of
the sick. Under such advice as was obtained
the committee entered upon the duties devolv-
ing upon them, and soon afterward the present
building, constituting. however, only one wing
of the building contemplated, was turned over
by the committee aforesaid. 1t is gratifying,
also, to report that the committee were elected
and accepted membership upon the Board, and
while physical infirmitieS prevented Mr.. Cope
from participating in the regular meetings OF
the Board, he was always ready and willing to
render his matured counsel, and to assist in the
advancement Of the interests of the institution
in every way III his power.
Recognizing the appropriateness of record
ing upon the minute book of this association
expressions of the esteem entertained for Mr.
Cope by the members of the Board, be it
RESOLVED, /. That in the death of Mr.. Cope
this Board expresses its profound sorrow, and
will always cherish for his memory the same
unqualified respect which his daily life and vir-
tues commanded.
2 That we tender to his family our warmest
sympathies, which, while it will neither lessen
nor diminish the grief and sorrow which his
death has brought upon them, will always
afford the comforting reflection to them that
as one of our Oldest and most prominent citi-
zens he was universally held in the highest
esteem.
3. That the necessary space upon our minute
book be set apart for the purpose of inscribing
his name, age, and date of death, together with
this report.
q. That copy of this report be forwarded to
the widow and family of Mr.. COPE, and also
published in the DAILY News.
Respectfully submitted,
T. J. CHARLTON,
J. b READ.
R. D. WALKER,
Committee.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-03
Putnam County's Fair.

EAToNToN, Ga, May 2.-Putnam county
will have another fair. The association
held meeting at the court house on Satur-
day last, and it was decided to hold the
third annual fair in October, 1890. At this
meeting the following officers were elected:
James d. Weaver, president, r. A. Reid,
Mark W. johnson, and R. d. White, vice
presidents: directors, John T. Dennis, A. S.
Reid, d. I. Singleton. W. b. Wingfield, ].
G. Spirey, and T. j. Ingram.
B. w. Hant was reelected to the office Of
treasurer of the association, and Alfred
Davis secretary. The people are greatly
interested in Putnam's fairs, and jud ging
from their early start they intend making
the next excel all others.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-03
TALKS TO THE TEACHERS.
Chancellor Boggs and Prof White
Take UP Important Subjects.

Chancellor Boggs and Prof White
Take up Important Subjects.
COLUMBUS, GA, May 2.-To-day closes
the largest and most successful session ever
known in the history of the teachers asso-
citation. Great good has been accomplished
and steps were taken to broaden the public
interest in education.
Mr. Northen introduced a resolution
looking to the union Of the teachers, and
the farmers exhibition at the state fair,
and it was met with approval.
Prof Charles Lane delivered another of
his characteristic addresses, which was very
much enjoyed.
Chancellor Boggs spoke on the study of
ethics, viewed as a part of a liberal educa-
ton. He said reason and faith are brothers
and there should be no conflict. The study
of ethics proves the truth of christianity.
The laxity in our daily life is due to a want
of a proper emphasis of the study of ethics.
The address was strong plea for increased
moral instruction, and it was well received.
AN ADDRESS ON PUNISHMENT.
The lecture of the day was an address by
Hon. E. z. White of Ohio, on the subject
of punishment. 1t was a mastery effort,
and its practical character was leading
feature. He said that character training is
the central duty of the school, and punish
ment should be considered in relation to this
end. The vice of the schools of to-day is
crank teaching. To prevent wrong doing
is the end to be attained. The three objects
to be attained in punishment are to reform
the wrong doer, to deter others, and to con-
denim wrong doing We should educate
conscience against wrong doing. To attain
these ends the punishment should be of a
three-fold character. 1t must be certain, it
must be just, it must be natural. A disre-
gard of these principles was the fault of the
old teachers. The punishment should be
natural, not artificial. and should follow as
a natural consequence of wrong doing.
Keen teachers would find natural remedy
lying side by side with every error.
MORAL sUAsIoN.
He believed in the high motives of moral
suasion, but when these fail he said it was
not onl- the right, but the duty of the
teacher to use proper punishment. He
characterized as the utmost folly the action
OF boards of education entirely prohibiting
its use. 1t was a great injustice to the
teacher and an irreparable wrong to the
pupils. He condemned punishment upon
the head, personal indignities, ridicule, sar-
casm, and unmanly epithets. The address:
was powerful one, and its high source
carried conviction with it
I A fine educational exhibit was made from
every section of the state.
The meeting has been one of entire har-
mony throughout.
The association adjourned to-day. TIL,
next place of meeting is left in the hands O.
the board of directors, Bruins wick being
the first choice.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-03
RANDALL's SUCCESSOR.
A Northern Man Likely to Take His
Vacant Committee Seat.
ULo,,, IN Ma, UoxI. uyo.JJ

FFOHt Tue NeU IOFR hOTbbs
WASHINGTON, April SIT now seems that
Speaker Reed has been led to change his
mind in regard to the vacancy on the COM
mittee on rules. He was at one time about
determined to appoint Mr.. Crisp of Georgia.
The gentlemen who still rally about the
fortunes of Ex-Speaker Carlisle wanted Mr..
Mills appointed to the vacancy. The grow
ing opposition to the ex-speaker and his
former leader on the floor quickly
gathered about Mr.. Crisp. 1t was realized
that Mr.. Mills would not be satisfactory to
a majority of his party, and the members
dropped him promptly, and brought out
Mr.. Blount of Georgia. This was done on
the ostensible ground that Mr.. Blount was
the democratic father of the House. Mr..
Forney of Alabama is next to him in this
respect, and there has been some slight talk
of his getting the coveted honor.
The real object in bringing Mr.. Blount
out, however, was to disrupt the ranks of
the Georgia delegation. TO defeat Mr.
Crisp in that way would, it is thought, take
him out of the speakership race if the next
House should happen to be democratic. 1t
seems to be generally agreed that Mr.. Car
| Isle will not be in the race next time be-
cause the situation will require man of
more aggressive character than the Ken
lucky leader. Mr.. Mills fills the bill, but SO
does Mr.. Crisp. He possesses all the force
of character and determination of the
Texan, with sauvity of manner which the
rugged Texan lacks. Fearing the rising
Georgian, the Kentucky Texas coterie
brought out, as explained, Mr.. Blount.
| In one sense the movement has proved
successful. Not that Mr.. B.oQnt will be
| appointed, for he will not be, but entering
him in the race appears to have led to Mr..
Crisp's failure.
This contest among the members of the
southern wing of the democratic party
gave the northern democrats the idea that
they might win the prize. They began to
scheme, naming either Mr.. Holman of In
| diana or Mr.. Springer of Illinois as their
candidate. 1t is now believed that the
place will be given to the one or the other
| of these two.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-03
SAILING IN THE SADDLE.
The Days Racing Events at Elizabeth
and Nashville.

and Nashville.
ELIZABETH, n. j., May 2.-Following is
a summary of to-day's races here:
FIRST Receive furlongs. The Defendant
won. with Watch Ne second, and Sir William
third. Time 1884
SECOND RAcE-Mile and furlong. Orifamme
Time 1:5S1S.
THIRD RAcE-Six furlongs. Prince Howard
won, with Salisbury second and Lord Peyton
third. Time 1:16A.
FOURTH RAcE-Six furlongs. Monsoon won.
with Prodigal second, and Clay Stockton third
Time 1:16A.
FIFTH RAcE-Half mile Grey Rock won. with
Priscilla second, and Wire Grass colt third.
Time sou.
SIXTH RAcE-Five furlongs Minuet won, with
Harseburg second and Warlke third. Time
1904.
AT NASHVILLE.
NASHVILLE. May 2-The track is in
prime condition. Only two favorites won.
The events were as follows:
FIRST RAcE-Seven furlongs. Cousin Jeems
won, with Fred Fink second, and Loveland
third. Time les.
SECOND E-Nine-sixteenths of a mile. Rose
Howard won, with Doug Knapp second, and
Ithaca third. Time :5615.
THIRD RAcE-One mile. John Sherman won,
with Ballyhoo second, and Barney third. Time
1:43.
FOURTH RAcE-Five furlongs. Annie Brown
MOu, Will hOuIo uOS1 SeCOuu, ana Burr Cooper
third. Time l04
FIFTH RAcE-Five furlongs Charlie Reed
won, with Haramboure second, and Dahlia
third. Time 1904.
SIXTH RAcE-Five furlongs. Leo Brigel won,
with Tom Karl second, and Chilhourie third
Time 1:02.
A RACE AT NEWMARKET.
LONDON, May "A race for 900
guiueas stakes at Newmarket to-day was
won by the Duke of Portlaud's bay filly
Seminole. The same owners brown filly
Memoir was second, and Baron de Roths-
child's bay FLY Fatuite third. There were
ten starters.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-03
CORDELE CHIPS,
Electric Lights-Crops Suffering +
Rain-An Opera House.

Electric Lights-Crops Suffering For
Rain-An Opera House.
CoRDELE, GA, May All the visitors
who have attended May week in the Forest
City report on their return pleasant time,
and say that the trip was profitable as well
as pleasant.
Electric lights here are to be turned on In
a few days, the machinery being all in posi-
ton.
Crops are suffering for rain very much,
and the farmers are consequently quite
blue.
The census is expected to show $500
people in Cordele.
The Cordele Ice Works will in a few days
commence the manufacture of ice.
Fians are being prepared for three story
prlcK structure. with opera and Masonic
halls which will soon be erected.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-03
PITMAN'S SORRY PLIGHT.
his DOWNFALL CAUSED BY RASH
SPECULATION.

Monev Taken from the City Treasury
of Albany for the Purpose-When
the Time Came he Was Unable to
Reulace It-His Wife Sticks to Him.
Albany. GA, May 2.-The NEWS corre-
spondent is now atle to give the particulars
in the matter of City Treasurer Gary Pit
mans shortage. mention of which Las been
made in the papers heretofore. When the
runor first started everybody here hoped
that it was untrue, and that Mr.. Pitman,
who stood high in the business and social
circles of the city. would show up all right
II. Nj. Mcintosh went to Nottingham, Ala,
where Mr.. Pitman had recently moved, to
Investigate the matter.
A SHORTAGE OF $1,000 OR $1,000.
On his return here this afternoon it was
learned that the rumor was true, and that
Mr.. Pitman had fed, leaving defalcation
of s.. OQO or $1,000. The cause of his short
age is foolish investments in lands at Not
tingham, using the citys money, which ne
was not able TO replace Pitman was en-
gagged in too many branches of business,
having an interest in the brick business,
being cashier of the Nottingham bank and
treasurer of Albany. This office he recently
turned over TO a deputy, VINO, IL IS ruInoIeu,
discovered the shortage. MIR. Pitman had
Is many friends in this city as anybody.
sELF-EvIDENT.
They say that he was foolish in speculat-
Ing with the city's money and still more
foolish in not facing the music when he
saw he was into it. He also got the Noting
ham bank for 81 800 which he drew on 1t for
in Chattanooga while he was making his
way to parts unknown. While he was in
Chattanooga he wired his wife that he
either had to leave the country or go TO the
penitentiary and that she could go back to
her people or go with him. The poor little
woman was broken-hearted, but she went
withshim.
MAY RECOVER 81, 500.
Some think the city will regain "a $500 OF
the shortage, owing to the fact that before
Pitman got so deeply involved and while
acting as cashier Of the Nottingham bank
he sent his deputy here a certificate Of
deposit for 81 500. His deputy sent the
certificate back TO him and told him TO for
ward the money to the National Park Bank
of New York to the credit OF the
Albany Commercial Bank. Mr.. Pitman
wired the deputy that he had done
So but now the Nottingham
bank claims that there is no record of the
transaction, and that Pitman got it for
5000. This statement is not given much
credence, for it is believed that Pitman car
ried only the 81 500 with him. His bonds
men here are not making any efforts to
capture him, and it is thought they will pay
the forfeit and let the matter drop.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-03
Out at Louisville.

LOUISVILLE, KY, May 2.-Ot 1852
800 and 1000 struck to-day for eight hours
and 25 cents On hour as the minimum of
wages. The non-unionists are fast Joining
tie strikers, and by tomorrow but hand
full will be at work. One contractor only
has signed the arbitration committees
agreement, and the builders and traders
exchange has so far ignored the movement.