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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1894-10-20
A LARGER ARMY NEEDED.
Major General SchOfield Urges an In
crease in the Army-His Reasons.

Maior-General Schotield, general of the
army, has made to the Secretary of War his
report on the operation of the army during
the past year The report is of peculiar
interest, both on account of the fact that
General Schotield, who has been at the
head of the army since the death of Cen
eral Sheridan, announces his retirement
next year and from the fact that it is prin-
cipally devoted to discussion of the neces-
sity for Strengthening the military arm of
the government to cope with internal dis
order as well as possible danger from with
out particular reference being made to the
recent labor strikes in the West After
commenting on the violence in Chicago,
General Schofeld writes:
lit would seem unnecessary to point out
the fact that any force like the militia of a
State, or the police of city, acting pr-
marily under another authority, though
highly efficient in their appropriate service,
cannot be made a reliable instrument for
the prompt and effective execution of the
laws of the United States. Manifestly,
every government should have an adequate
force OF its own for the execution of its own
laws, no less than the judicial and execu-
tive officers necessary for the same purpose
"The country is now for the first time
squarcly confronted with the necessity of
making adequate provision not only for
defense against any possible foreign aggres-
sion, but also for defense against domestic
violence in the form of resistance to the
laws of the United States
1t is certainly manifest that the present
condition of the country, with population
of nearly seventy millions, under the dan
ger of disorder now known to exist cannot
be met by the same force that was deemed
adequate twenty-five years ago, when the
population of the country was less than
half its present amount and domestic VIC
lence was not apprehended. One man to
IA square miles of territory, Or one man to
$500 OF population, is surely very small
guard to protect property and prevent vio-
lation of law, leaving out of consideration
the force necessary to guard the extended
seacoast against sudden attack by foreign
enemy. 1t is also worthy of remark that
more than once in the last summer an
Infatuated mob in single city was twice as
formidable in numbers and capable of
doing vastly greater injury to life and
property than the most formidable combi-
nation of Indian warriors that ever con-
fronted the army in this country. In other
words; the army hasrecently been required
to deal with an enemy far more numerous
and dangerous to the country than any
savage enemy which it has heretofore been
called upon to meet.
''The effective strength of the army
should be considerably increased This can
be done at a very small comparative in
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1894-10-20
An Intelligent Animal.

"What's the matter with that mule? ~
asked a man who was standing on the bank
of the canal He doesn't seem to be OF
any account whatever"
"He's all right" replied the boatman.
"The faults with me. We see, mister, he
understands every word We say to him"
" He doesn't pay much attention to wha.
you say
''Thats what shows his intelligence
Nv just fined church, an he thinks Pm a
stranger.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1894-10-20
A False Diagnosis.

La Grippe is COMPOUNDED by many persons
with a severe attack of catarrh. which in some
repects resembles the former. These individ-
uals suffer severely with pain about the FORE
head. eyes and ears, with soreness in throat
and stoppage of the nasal passages. and in
fact, are incapacitated for work of any kind
for days at a time. These are catarrhal suf-
ferers. Ely's Cream Balm has been used with
the best results in such cases. The remedy
will give instant relief.
The Washington times., 1894-12-25
THE SUNDRY CIVIL BILL.

House Subcom ittcc Considers the Ad.
Visibility of Reducing Expenditures.
The subcommittee of the House Appropri-
ations Committee was yesterday in session,
considering the sundry civil bill.
Director Wolcott. of the Geological Sur
vey, and Commissioner Lamoreux, of the
General Land Office. were before the COM
mittee. explaining the estimates for their
respective bureaus, ana were questioned by
the committee as TO the advisnbiity of reduc-
ing expenditures. Both maintained that the
estimates were as low as they thought judi
cious.
They were also asked rs to the recon-
mendations that the surveying of public lands
he made under discretion of the secretary
by the Geological Survey instead of by the
contract system through the surveyors gem
eral of different States. This had been dis
cussed by Secretary Smith with both these
officers before the recommendations were
made, and they were in favor Of the change.
They so assured the committee to-day.
Assistant Secretary HamlIn, of the Trea-
sury Department, also appeared before the
committee and urged the full estimates be
appropriated for carrying out the Chinese eX-
clusion act and also that provision be made
for all estimates for Alaska, especially as to
customs.
1t is the intention OF the subcommittee to
have the sUndry civil bill ready 10 lay before
the full committee Immediately after the holi-
dayS
The Washington times., 1894-12-25
Ha..NOSESs1osS92. 3. 1s9
lIth and F SITS.
ANOTHER vIRGINlAN CONTEST.

New Election Law Vigorously Attacked in
the Fourth District
A recently enacted election law in Virginia
is to be the chief argument in a contest be-
fore the House in the next Congress. This
fact was brought TO the surface by n motion
OF contest fled at Petersburg Yesterday, in
which Mr.. r. 7. Tharp charges that the
election Of Mr.. W. r. Mckenney 10 the seat
from the Fourth district OF tLGt State, was
due 20 frauds made possible by the new law.
He says in his notice OF contest: The legis-
lature did not pass an honest aud fair election
law but defeated jus: amendments offered by
honest Democrats 10 secure fair elections and
passed what is commonly Known as the Wal
ton biil-a law ariui.y pretending 10 provide
an honest Australian "aliot system but leay-
ing unrepeaird and ~ lul force all the odious
provisions OF the infamous AndCrsou-McC
mick law. under tbe operation of which
frauds had been encouraged and sustained,
the effect OF The Walton law being. as care
full analysis OF its provisions viii show, to
open another door by which election rooms
may be catered, and the honest expression OF
the will of the voters may be defeated
"indeed, il was an open caucus secret at
the time this law was under consideration
that its passage was urged by prominent
Democrats of the black bell OF the State upon
the ground lnat u was the only law Wnlcn
could save that part OF tha State and the
Fourth Congressional district 10 the party.
because the honest people had become SO dis
gusted and we'll acquainted with the old
fraudulent practices aud devices they conld
not be relied upon, and some new way OF de-
featIng the vii! o. the majority had to be de-
vised-some new ccgs had TO be added to
the wheel OF the cid machine. Even n eur,
sorry view of this so-called Walton bill will
show its partisan character. A more careful
reading OF it will reveal its real infamy.
The creation of new officer special
constable-of election, with duties iI-denned
evidently by design; his appointment by
partisan electoral boards. whenever it suits
their convenience: removable at their sweet
will, and removable even on election day a;
the will OF majority OF the judges; vested
with extraordinary powers; the great care
taken TO conceal the character Of the ballot
and the names OF the candidates; the heavy
penalties imposed upon private citizens who
dared TO inform ignorant voters. aud the
care taken to force such voters into the
clutches of partisan constable. These. and
many other provisions Of this law, stamp it as
unique specimen of election machinery
which opens wide another door to fraud
The Washington times., 1894-12-25
ALEXANDRIA HAPPENINGS.

The children OF Christ and St Paul's churches
Sunday-schools held their Christmas ceIebra-
tions yesterday evening at o'clock. The
Baptist and Methodist Protestant Sunday
schools also had their celebrations lasL night
Miss Ruth V. Lyles. daughter of Mr.. Lam
bert d. Lyles. and Mr.. Charles Churchman.
q weI-known young business man. were
married yesterday morning at the parsonage
OF the NJ L. Church by the Iev. Mr.. Carson
The happy couple left at once On a trip to
Niagara Falls.
The steamer Howard Cassard. which the
Arrow Navigation Company. composed OF
Washington and Baltimore business men.
purchased from Mr. George Frankee for
$4,000, Will be hauled out upon the big ways
at the shipyard on Thursday next prtpara-
tory TO fitting her up.
The roof oil the Washington and Ohio Rail-
road car between this city and the Washing
ton Junction, caught FIRE this morning from
an overheated stovepPe. and was only ex-
tinguished alter hard fight. The smoke II
the car became so dense that the passengers
were forced 10 leave it. The damage done
was very slight.
The assault upon Rebecca Quill. colored,
by her two sons. Edward and Dan Ne.scB.
may have much more serious results than
were at first expected. The woman was 50
badly choked that she was unable 10 appear
al the last session of the mayors eouri, ard
heT assaiants have been sent 10 jail 10 await
the result oil her in juries.
The comfy court OF Alexandria County be-
gan lis December term this morning, but ad-
journcd until Wednesday, without transact
ing any business.
Miss Manic Quinn. daughter of Mr.
Edward Quinn, has returned from Mount 81.
Agnes College FOR the holidays.
Mr. Lee Reid AMI bride. nee Miss Huston
OF Princeton College Is home on visit to his
father, Col. l.. W. Reid.
Mr.. Claude Brein is home on a visit 20 his
parents.
Miss j. S. Wallace is visiting friends il
Winston, n. c., and Will spend the winter
there.
Mrs Haniman Of Baltimore is visiting hel
mother, Mrs DR.. Kerpstern. on Prince street
The Washington times., 1894-12-25
COLE WILL CONTEST DECIDED.
Validity of the Instrument Which Be
aneathed SSo. 900 Is Sustained

The contest over the will OF Maria Cole.
Judge Bradley's court, closed yesterday with
decision sustaining the instrument. This is
the second trial. the ncst decision having been
adverse to the will.
Mrs. Coles will, made March II, 1885, left
2SS acres of land in Prince Georges County,
Nd, known as Wabbleton Castle Manor,
to her husband, Jackson S. Cole. together
with half interest in lot 3. square 755 A
half interest in square 7S3 and in lot 8, square
755 is gwen to Jane Lewis and Jane Toison.
neees OF Mrs. Coles first husband Robert
Mills Her husband. Jackson Cole was made
executor.
large part of this property, (which is esti-
mated to be worth $50 600, was left by Rob-
ert Mills. His will provided that bis widow
should have q life estate in il, and at her
death might will half OF it TO any one she
chose, but the other mali must so to his rela-
tives. His widow might direct IN her will
which of his relatives should be the bene-
hcaries. 1t was in compliance with his pro-
vision that half the property was given to
Jane Lewis and Jane Tol5on.
But the Mills relatives fled caveHt saying
that Mfs. Cole was eighty years old when her
will was made and incapable OF making a
will; that she was unduly influenced By her
husband, and that Jane Lewis was not Il
niece nor other blood relation of Robert
Mills. but her true name was Jane sheldon.
1t asserted also, that Frank B. Shaler and II
d. Hale two of the witnesses to Mrs. Coles
will, were not requested by her to sign, aud
We're not sufficiently acquainted with Mrs.
Cole TO identity her
The plaintiffs in the suit were James
Brown. William Brown. Grace Frees. Il. G.
Mills, John P. Mills. Alex. Mills, Henrietta
Merchant C. H. Mills, B. 2. Mills, James f.
Mills. Elizabeth Mills. J. F. Goldsborough.
Mrs. Roberta Sash, R. B. Wrenn, and 2. NJ.
Wrann
The Washington times., 1894-12-25
ANACOSTIA NEWS.

Mr.. Middleton, the police station-keepcr,
who has been on q visit 10 his daughter, Mrs.
Frank P. MeGlahery, OF Philadelphia, re-
turned last evening.
Mr. Marthie yosle is making brief visit to
friends here.
Miss Francis Hughes. of Norfolk, Va. is
staying with her sister, Mrs. Wilson, on Jack
son street.
The body of Mr.. Edgar Williamson. who
died Sunday evening, will be hurled to-day
at $50 O'Clock p. M, from the Methodist
Church. Rev. james Z. McLauren. rector OF
that church, will be the Officiating clergy
man. Interment will be at Congressional
Cemetery.
Mrs. j. II. Grove left yesterday morning to
pay visit to her mother in Buchanan.
W. Va.
Mr. Albert Walker will leave this morning
for Boston. Mass, to visit his parents there.
Miss Lillian Saunders. OF Stanton avenue,
is quite ill with typhoid fever.
\ Christmas entertainment will be held at
ST. EliZaheths 5 Insane Asylum this evening,
and also at the German Orphans Asylum.
Miss Irene Harris will spend the Christmas
holidays with friends in Martinsburg, W. Va.
The Washington times., 1894-12-25
CREATED AN UPRoRR IN JAIL.
Several Hundred Prisoners Engage in
Shouts, Cat Calls and Other Noises.

Several Hundred Prisoners Engage in
Shouts, Cat Calls and Other Noises
It was reported last night that a sort of
mutiny broke out among the several hundred
prisoners in the District Jail on Friday night
last. The occupants of the cells shouted at
the top of their voices. whistled, and made
all sorts OF discordant noises in violation of a
strict Jail rule which calls for perfect silence
after sundown.
The guards ran hither and thither, and
tried to quiet the prisoners, but their efforts
only made them worse. and for an hour
or more it sounded inside of the big brown
stone structure as though Bedlam had broke
loose. 1t was only when the jail officers
threatened severe punishment on any of the
offenders caught in the act that quietude was
at last restored. The cause of this action on
the part of the prisoners could not be learned
last night as the Jail guards refused to talk
about the matter.
The Washington times., 1894-12-25
choral Society to Sing messiah. )

Choral Society to Sing Messiah"
1t is extremely doubtful if any choral work
is so frequently performed or so well and so
favorably known as Handel's 1.-The Messiah, .
to be given by the Choral Society, on Friday
evening, at Convention Music Hall. Sacred
oratorio as form OF vocal music is not yet
thoroughly established in popularity with
music lovers, but 1.-The Messiah, though of
this class, NAV be regarded as standing by
itself. and as being, perhaps, the one sacred
oratorio that can always command a large
and Interested audience. Few that hear it
once but w:sht hear it again and again. Its
beauties grow upon the hearer with repetition
and it is IN the sphere of classical vocal music
that "Suwanee River is in the popular songs
OF the ballad class. There are only limited
number OF seats for the Choral Societys per-
formance remaining unsoId at Droop & Sons,
and those who desire choice of selection
should not delay.
The Washington times., 1894-12-25
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HE WASN'T HYPNOTIZED.
Mr.. Frye Denies Having Been the Subject
OF Mr.. WaIsh's Establishments.

Mr.. Frye Denies Having Been the Subject
OF Mr.. WaIsh's Establishments.
Senator Frye was quite amused at a story
which appeared in the Washington Post yes
terday concerning the influence which Sena-
tor Walsh had exercised over him in the mat
ter OF the confirmation of j. L. Rapier as
postm aster at Mobile. Ala. 1t was repre-
sented that Mr. Frye had made ''active and
earnest opposition" TO confirmation because
Sir. Raper had at one time abused Mr..
Blaine and that confirmation Was hanging in
the balance. when Senator Walsh moved
over to a vacant seat beside Mr.. Frye and
proceeded 10 exercise his peculiarly captiVa-
ting powers upon the Maine Senator" When
''to the surprise OF everybody the opposition
was withdrawn and confirmation followed.
Il made no opposition" said Senator Frye,
TO MIR. Rapier's continuation, unless a slight
inquiry concerning some charges which had
been brought to my attention may be con-
strued as opposition. While 1t is true that
Mr. Rapier had attacked Mr.. Blaine, the
charges had no reference 10 this matter and
l had no intention of bringing this attack
into the Senate or OF using it against Mr.
Rapier. / asked the Alabama Senators about
these charges, and | was assured by Senator
Pugh that they were without foundation. |
also spoke 10 Senator Walsh on the subject
because he, as the committees representa-
tive from that section of The country, would
naturally have the matter in charge, but 1t is
my recollection that looked him up. At any
rate, it is no. true that he exercised any
''peculiar hlandishment on me- Certainly
was not hypnotized, he added, Iaughingly.
g AS to how formidable the opposition TO Mr..
Rapier was may be judged by the fact that
on the day that he was confirmed. the 1lth
instant the Senate was in executive session
twenty. five minntes and confirmed, besides
Mr. Rapier, ninety-thrce postmasters and SIX
teen nominations to other offices.
The Washington times., 1894-12-25
Present Population of the District Chic

Present Population of the District-Chief
Clerk Richard Sylvester has received the po-
lice census returns from seven of the nine pre-
cincts. They show an increase in the popu-
lation of the District of about 1900 over the
police census of two years ago. When the
returns are in from the remaining two pre-
cincts, the sixth and ninth, it is believed the
stated increase will be between $500 and
1000. This will make the population of the
District of Columbia somewhere in the
neighborhood of 265, 900 in round numbers
Good merningl Have you ordered a case of
VAL BLA IL BEER for to-day.
The Washington times., 1894-12-25

Railroad Mems Christmas Gifts All the
gripmen, conductors and other employees Of
the Washington and Georgetown Railway re-
ceiyed double pay from the company yester-
day. These presentations wore in the nature
OF Christmas gifts from the officers OF the
road.
The Washington times., 1894-12-25

Young spechtis Funeral o-morrow.-After
viewing the remains of George Specht, the
young man whocommitted suicide Saturday
night by taking dose OF "Rough on Rats. 5"
Coroner Hammett decided that an inquest
was unnecessary and gave a certificate of
suicide. The funeral will take place from
Wright's undertaking establishment No. 1887
Tenth street northwest, at 10 O'Clock to-mor-
row forenoon.
The Washington times., 1894-12-25

Jury trials were demanded in the police court
yesterday by three alleged unlicensed liquor
dealers charged with violating the excise
laws. They were John Brown, OF No. 525
Eighth street southeast; Samuel Woody, who
resides on Spring road in the county, and
James Gallagher.
The Washington times., 1894-12-25
Tuesday, Dec. IS, 1894.
Closed To-Day.

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If we can help it we shall never sell
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The difTeren; e in price between the
husk and straw mattress with co..
ton top, and this Affection Mattress
is so trihing any one can afford TO
pay for it.
The Washington times., 1894-12-25

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The Washington times., 1894-12-25
Lord Randolph in a Rad wav

i'll arrived in London Tonight He had to
be carried TO his carriage from the train. He
was emaciated and pale. and appeared to
lie in semi-comatose condition. Lady Ean-
dolph Churchill, formerly Jennie jerome. of
New York, is much worn by constantly nurs-
ing him.
The Washington times., 1894-12-25
"Hurd's Name or the Box"
Graceful
Letter Writer"


is a distinction enjoyed by the
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first impression is made by the
paper. If that IS correct, a
good beginning has been
made. HURD'S PRINCE
OF WALES WRITING PA
PERS are the standard of ele-
gance for all social CORE
spondence. Cream, French
Grey and Beryl are the latest
tints-all with the famous kid
finish writing surface.
"Hurd's Name in the Paper"
The Washington times., 1894-12-25

You can get VAL DLATZ BEER all day to
day at 1896 street northwest Telephone54l
The Washington times., 1894-12-25

Good InorDlng Hare you ordered a case OF
VAL BLAT2 EEER FOR today
The Washington times., 1894-12-25

VAL BLATZ BEER viii give you a merry
Christmas
The Washington times., 1894-12-25

Val BLATZ BEER will give you a merry
Christmas
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1894-09-17
Wruhibittnn int snSet.

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ni6t unmittelbar bon StaotS ipegen tpie
in BEN n0rblicben 8ro1ibitionsitaaten
Wtatne, Sanias, Soma II. I. 10. Nber auf
@runo BON itaatli6en local option>@es
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III groBen GDeileu Der Siibltaaten Yrobiz
biti5n eingeiiiDrt.
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nun aucD mieOer in 9trfanlaS ge5eigt. Sci
Der n~eueiten Staat5tpabl oaielbit int jebl7
gen Geptem6er iplroe III ben etn5elnen
Counties artcb iDieOer il6er: ySbanfltcenS
nocr feiue?." abgcitimmt. 1tnb meit meDr
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babel gegen Scbanflicen5el, gegen leben erz
Iau6teu 8erfauf ~geiitiger @etrGnfc. 9ttu1mt
man 6ieienigen StaatStbeile oaSu, iii meIz
beu 6ieier &crfalf 6ur6 %belonoere flats
gelebgcbertitbe Gerfiigun9en Derbpten 1T,
10 ergie6t iidl, 0aB nun in m.inbeitenS 6rei
8iertbetlen oeS Stoates NrfaniaS 8robiz
bition berricbt.
0ieie iitOlicbe 9(rt bon local option lit
melt i6Iimntcr, ais Die 9(rt, ipelbc mir
5. 9. in Sutnois babeu, ipo Die ~eil13elne
Gentcinbe fiir iicb abftimmt. Sel6it na6
Dem bciuOlen Mtulctz@ elebe in Soma lift
oieS Der SAT-.
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worfen 3u ipcrDen. 8or einiQen Sabren
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