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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-02-23
The Season of Lent,

NORTH EAST, Feb. 10Th, 1895.
The season OF Lent, which is fast approach
ing, and begins Feb. 9th, is very generally
misunderstood or grossly misrepresented by
those who are not informed or do not care to
know its purpose or origin. And there are
members of some denominations who do not
observe this season, but who are interested
in its merits as commemorative of the forty
days and forty nights fasting and temptations
of our Saviour on the mountain.
Therefore | take the liberty of writing for
the information of the readers of, the Vine,
who are no doubt interested. The Lenten
season begins with Ash Wednesday and ends
with Easter Sunday
There is no denomination in the world
which follows the life of our Saviour more
rigidly than the Episcopal Church, as the
only and great example of Cody living.
Beginning with Advent, which is the begin
ming OF the Christian year according to the
Protestant Episcopal church calendar, every
incident in the life of Christ is marked, so the
Lenten season is set aside by the church in
commemoration of the fasting and temptations
of Christ in his preparation for the fierce
battles with the flesh and the devil and which
ended in his great sacrifice for us all.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-02-23

ance and industry amassed large fortune.
1t was in the way he used his riches that he
gained his distinction. He did not keep
possession OF his money until death sep
arated him from it finally, but with wise
forethought gave Will, he was still able to
watch the effect of his donations. He let
his generosity flow through numerous chan
nels. Religion, education and philanthropy
all felt the impulse of his muniticent
bounty. He gave wisely and literally to
his former home in Massachusetts, remem,
bered generously his temporary residence
in Baltimore and added largely to the
endowment of some of the leading colleges
OF the country.
But the two gifts that will longest keep
his memory alive are those to the poor Of
London and to the cause of education in
the South, They not only comprise more
than half the money he gave away during
his lifetime, but the largeness and nobility
of the schemes will always distinguish
them among great philanthropic gifts.
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A3soplt's 4 olun'n.

This column is Ope,t for communications
on SUBJECTS that concern the pubiic. iri,en Suit-
dbty expressed, and 'rhen accom- dnied by he
tcritel'S name.
A Card.
The Ladies Relief Committee, Of Elkton,
through its president, Mrs. Henderson, would
make public acknowledgement of the gen
erous support accorded them, first by the
ladies of the town in their untiring efforts to
make their supper II success and second to
the cordial response of the citizens to their
appeal for charity Never before in the his
tory OF Elkton has want been so sorely felt
rs at this time, and never before have the
people with one accord come together, with
out regard TO creeds or forms, to relieve the
distress. The ready hand of the good Samar-
itan was both the creed and the form all
protested and all acted upon, for all felt:
The quality OF mercy is not strained; it
droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven
upon the place beneath. 1t is twice blessed;
it blesseth him that gives, and him that takes.
lis mightest in the mightiest: il becomes the
throned monarch better than his crown. 1t
is an attribute of God himself" And we
may add to the poets words, it in attribute
God has given to man. and to man alone,
outside the gates of heaven.
The nncharitable attempt to nip this move
ment in the bud, by public rdicule. did
but recoil upon the head of ''the Citizen" who
thought the appeal was rather to the stomach
than the heart. The appeal indeed came
from the stomachs Of the hungry and reached
the heart of every generous-hearted man and
woman in Ekton and its vicinity As never
before has such necessity been upon our
people demanding quick action, we most
earnestly trust it may he long years ere it
visits us again. But as we know the poor are
to be ever with us. so we know that charity
never faileth
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-02-23
THE PASSING OF MR.. PATTISON.

Mr.. Robert f. Pattison, a very excellent
gentleman, and to whom the Democrats of
Pennsylvania have recently given very bud
advice, has Just been buried under Re-
publican majority of 80, 800 votes AS the
Democratic candidate for the Mayoralty of
Philadelphia.
As too frequently happens nowadays,
Mr.. Pattison was paraded before the elec-
tors Of that.city as man better than his
party"
Personally his claim may have been
genuine, but politically it was fraudulent,
simply because Mr. Pattison reform cam
paign was engineered by Mr. Harrity, a
Democratic local boss, and the expense
of it deflayed by assessments upon Demo
cratic office holders in that city
Through this thin disguise the voters of
Philadelphia easily saw. and Mr. Pattison
was punished for the sins of the men who
were not supposed to reflect his political
purity
But outside of the political fraud
attempted upon the people there, the drift
of sentiment everywhere else in the country
is against Democracy.
1t has sorely punished the p, ople in body,
mind and estate.
The bad national record it has recently
made, is reflected in every State of the
Union, and the people are sorely tired of it,
Its. selfish leaders have BETRAYED their
p rty at Washington they have dishono ed
the name of Democracy, and the people ar
d sgus. ed.
In the few remaining States whe"e Dem
ocracy still has hahitaton and a name.
its trembling leaders are shivering under
the lash of public opinion while the honest
rank and file look despairingly on at the
hwoc of their hopes wrought by dishonest
and incapable leadership.
The passing of Mr.. Pattison in Philadel-
phia is part of the peoples program only.
They intend to pass into well nerited
o'scurity any and every leader. who is
directly or indirectly responsible for the
business distress and discomfort they are
now suffering.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-02-23

We extend to our journalistic brethren
the Messrs. Tylor, OF the Easton gazette,
our sincere sympathy in the misfortune
that befel them last week in the destruction
OF their plant by fire.
But with our sympathy is mingled our
admiration for the enterprise and grit shown
by them in the hour of trouble. The
GaEctte Office was destroyed, but not the
Gagetc. Phnnix-like it rose bravely from
its ashes, and, as usual, appeared on time
the same week We can only hope that
increased prosperity may prove the we'll
merited reward that our brethren of the
Gdaette so fairly deserve.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-02-23

THE vote on the question of issuing
bonds, like all votes on currency questions
shows the country divided on sectional
lines. 1t is no longer the North arrayed
against the South. 1t is the East against
the west, with the South divided. but Civ
ing the preponderance Of its support to the
west.
In the Eastern States, with New York
New Jersey and Pennsylvania there were
only nine votes cast against issuing bonds
to borrow gold. These States cover an acre
OF about 100000 square miles, and have
nearly thirty per cent, of the population
OF the country. They have ninety. seven
members of the House
The States of Ohio, Indiana, Michigan,
Wisconsin and Illinois, have an area of
nearly 100000 square miles and a little
over twenty per cent. of the population of
the country. They have seventy eight Rep
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-02-23

The death of Frederick Douglass ends
the career of one of the most remarkable
men this country has ever produced.
Born slave. 10y the force of intellect
alone he became the one great and con-
spicuous representative of the African
Americans of this country,
During their slavery, their eloquent
champion, the Jealous pleader for their
emancipation, the tireless and talented
advocate of their civil rights he was in
every sense the honored and victorious
champion of the colored race
To him more than to any one man, save
Abraham Lincoln, the coored citizens of
this country owe the heaviest debt of graf
itude
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-02-23

LET it be noted, that Anna Longstreth
was elected School Director in Philadel-
phia, on Tuesday, and that she ran 129
votes ahead of Mr.. Warwick, and got the
highest plurality on the Republican ticket
in the 18th ward. Who dares to say that
women are not coming to the front even on
election day? The popular recognition of
her qualification a. IA School Director, was
stronger than the prejudice against her sex,
and common sense triumphed at the polls.
Maryland will follow suit some of these
days.
The schools of Baltimore city, and of
every county in the State could be i'm
measurably benefited by the presence of
earnest and capable women on School
Boards.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-02-23
THE PEABODY CENTENNIAL.

Monday last, the one hundredth ami
versary of the birth of George Peabody
was observed very generally throughout the
South, and commemorative services were
held in Baltimore and other cities
George Peabody's distinction rests solely
on his broad philanthropy. He aspired to
no civil or military fame, but only to be
known as lover of humanity.
He was born poor, showed an early apti-
tude for business and by economy, persever-
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-02-23

SENATOR PETERS proposition that the
government shall carry its own mails by
means of mail railroads, built alongside of
existing lines may do very well at some
future time-say, when the Populists get
control of the government: but it should
not be entertained until after the country
has stopped borrowing money to keep up
its credit
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The object of its proprietor being to make
THE WING,

Pre-eminenty valuable for Its Local as well as
General Intelligence. News Communications
the County in addition to the weekly con-
tributions offs regular corps of correspond
onts.
Anonymous communications will receive no
attention, the name of the writer being re-
CURED In all cases as guarantee OF good
faith.
To maintain its high standard family
journal, no offensive or Objectionable advcr-
easements will be admitted at any price.
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LOCAL MATTER TEN CENTS LINE FOR SINGLE INSERTION.
TRANSIENT RATgs-eIoHT CENTS LINE FOR ONE AND FOUR
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SPACE COUNTED AS TWELVE LINES SPECIAL RATES FOR
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OBITUARIES USUAL RATE OF
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Price 26 cents per box. For sale at Frazer's
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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-02-23

"Why do the banks hoard gold ~ petu-
lantly asks an able Democratic journal.
The answer is easy They hoard gold
because Democratic Congress threatens to
force it to premium, when they can sell
out at proft.--N,w lOrk Tribunc.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-02-23

A review of our foreign commerce ELECTS
the fact that gold is the only important
article the export of which has been notice.
ably promoted by recent Democratic tariff
legislation.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-02-23

WITHIN the short space of eighteen
months the Democratic party has increased
the funded public debt thirty three per
cent This breaks the record.
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ELKTON, Md, FEBRUARY %, 1895.

SENATOR GoRMAN says "the Senate will
act" A little farce comedy by home
talent. probably.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-02-23

/ OTSE AND LOT FOR SALE OR RENT,
IN the town of North East, Nd, on Cecil
Avenue, owned by George 5. Mattingly 1t is
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Nice. dry cellar. rooms front and back
porches, slate roof, very productive garden,
excellent water, grapes nnd other fruits. Prop
,.rty in first class repair Price moderate
Terms will be made to suit. and possession
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THE DESIRABLE STORE HOUSE in Hurn
| Block on Main street, now occupied rs
THE Racket Store" Apply Ia
MRS. ELIZABETH II. HURN.
octl3 Elkton, Md.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-02-23

Salt Rheum often appeprs in cold weather,
attacking the palms of the hands and other
parts of the body. Hoods Sarsaparilla, the
great blood purifier, cures salt rheum.
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I,RAME HOUSE ON WEST MAIN STREET,
/ seven rooms. Stable and Garden attached.
~. Apply to *" Wing Office.
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Unwilling HOUSE ON NORTH STREET,
~ containing Seven Rooms, now occupied
by Miss Thack Fry. Rent reasonable. POSSES
sion given March %. Apply to
rs MRS KATE A. PARK Err. Elkton. Md
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y West High Street, nine rooms, all convc-
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fc9 *" Cecil Whg Office
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GOOD FRAME HOl Sc. SIX ROOMS FRONT
" Yard and Garden. Apply to
+. ALDRIDGE or AMANDA KNIGHT.
feptf Cherry Hill, Md.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-02-23

II HRRE MAMMOTH BRONZE GOBBLERS,
3 White P,kin brakes, Indian Game
tnckcrclS. a of the very best strain. and
will he sold cheap.
l6fe2t II. ID VI. HOWARD Elkton
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

The Trustees of the Poor and Insane of Ceci
count! nave set apart Thursdays as visiting
any one desiring to visit either the Aims
House or Asylum would bear the above in
mind, when we VIII be only too glad to receive
m, and four p. M, those days and show them
through the premises and gratefully accent
any donations they may bring for the use OF
those under our respective charges
MRS. Il. G. LYNCH.
Matron Aims House.
MRS. j. s. STEEL.
r,,,.,,. I,u NO. 90 ion, Matron Asylum.
S"ei's iii'i' pee' ~ 1917 jams II
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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-17
ity to perform, filed In two weeks
engagement
AT MAZURKA HALL.

ity to perform, filled In a two weeks.
engagement 80
AT MAZURKA HALL.
George Holland was the manager
of it then. One of the weekly papers
of the town, speaking Of the enter
tainment, said: 'They performed to
full houses for two weeks
What kind of plays do you sup
pose constituted their repertoire?
None that are seen nowadays, but
some of them vastly diverting for all
that. Among them We're: Swiss
Cottage ''The Day After the Fair"
"Betsey Baker, "Slasher and Crash
err" etc., none of them heavy, but
all entertaining.
The following May, Langrishe and
Atwater's troupe played another
three weeks engagement at Ma
zourka hall. History records that
they were greeted by full houses
every night, but good houses" at
Mazurka hall meant possibly $50 or
200 people-not 1,500-but that was
doing right well for a country vii
1age.
But the house of houses assem-
bled on the last night of the engage
ment. What should that occasion
be but the benefit of Mr.. Lang
rishe." In order to insure a big at
tendance, Mr.. Langrishe had, with
commendable foresight, secured the
consent of a private citizen of ST.
Paul to appear in the play of the
evening. That private citizen was
Charles d. Elicit, and the play was
''The Irish Lion OF course, the
nome of the private citizen was not
divulged to the inquisitive public.
1t was simply announced that one of
the leading roles of 'The Irish Lion
would be assumed by fellow
townsman." Curiosity was at once
raised to the highest pitch, and as
expected, it resulted in a packed
house the night of the benefit. To
accommodate the crowd extra chairs
We're provided, until the front row
Of spectators found themselves right
close to the platform or stage. al
most near enough to touch the act
orS.
Mr.. Elicit was cast for the role of
Capt. Dixon, an army officer who
does not appear until the second act.
When the curtain rose on the first
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-17
Thin Children

The reason why they are thin
is because their food does not
nourish them. Probably they
do not assimi1ate enough fat.
Cod-liver Oil is the most easily
assimilated of all fats, but in it's
natural state it upsets the stom-
ach and deranges the digestion.
In SCOTS Emulsion of Cod
liver Oil with Hypophosplites
this difficulty is overcome. tits
half-digested already and is very
palatable. Children grow fat
on it when all other food fails to
nourish them.
DonT6s persuaded to accept substituted
Scott & Bovine, MY. All Druggists. SOC. and ST.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-17
THEATERS OF OLD.
Ancient Playhouses Of st
Paul and Thespians Who
Appeared Therein.
FIRST THEATER IN ST. PAUL.
The Drama Inaugurated in
1851--The Placide's Va
rieties
IN ELFELT'S MAZURKA HALL
Some Odd and Amusing Pro-
grammes Of the Pioneer
Days.
FIRST THEATER IN ST. PAUL.
IN ELFELT'S MAZURKA HALL

When Bottom the Weaver, Stout
the Tinker, Snug the Joiner and their
fellow artisans got them together
in Queen Titania's forest to re-
hearse the woeful drama of "Pyra-
mus and Thisbe," what thought they
or cared they for trappings of the
stage? The tinker could imperson-
ate the cruel wall between the lovers,
a space between his fingers would
serve for chink in>that wall. Snug
the Joiner could put on the rcoun-
terfeit presentment" of a roaring
lion "anon as patient as the female
dove" and a lowly lantern might
shed upon the lovers the pale
glimpse of the moon'' What else
was needed? Surely no painted
scenery. no set pieces of tawdry
pasteboard, no tricks, no deceptive
properties, to distract the eye from
the play and players! They had the
play, and believed that they could
present it. Bottom, indeed, would
play all parts from Pyramus to the
roaring lion.
Such is the influence of magma
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-17

tainment you wrote up last night ?" he
asked with pauses between the words.
1 remembered it only too we'll, and
my blood went down to freezing point.
81 do" 1 answered feeling like
criminal.
I'VE published it this morning" ho
said.
1--WE did, replied.
"Weu," he said with the faint sus-
picion of a grin, sit doesn't come off
till tonight.
In my mind I fell dead on the spot
1 glared at Higgins, and he looked out
I the window and hummed one OF those
. old 1S49 tunes. He fiicked the ashes
off his cigar stump and hummed again.
was still glaring. 1 kept on glazing.
| 1t was my turn to glare. Finally,
| from my stomach or my shoes, came
| the question:
| What will I do?''
! Where did you go last night?" he
! replied, Yankee fashion.
I ITO see my sweetheart" I answered
guiltily.
| 81 thought so,'' he said, with that
[ faint, sweet smile, because the fore
man saw you at o'clock hurrying up
a dark street about three blocks from
i the entertainment
/ 1 didn't say a word. 1t was his
turn. He flicked more ashes off his
! cigar and hummed that internal tune
again.
/ IT guess he said finally, chat you
| had better go and see the three even
| ing papers, the Post, the Blade and
I the Bee, and get them to say nothing
| about it,
Bright ideal I hurried down the
| street and called at all of the offices.
NO" said the city editor of the
Post, ave won't write a word about
it."
1t was already written, but I didn't
know it. The city editor of the Blade
would say nothing-O no, not he, but
the paper did.
| NO" said Erwin, the city editor of
the Bee, II won't write a line"
| That night, however, the Bee came
out with column roast on me, and
at the top of it's story were the words:
"Clairvoyant Journalism"
CORK.