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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-24
Teller Counts Himself Out.

CLINTON, Iowa, June 24.-Senator Teller
arrived here yesterday. He said that he was
not candidate for the presi 'ency, and that a
successful tariff for revenue could not be
maintained with gold standard. he declared
that change of administration would not
necessarily bring better times, and declined
to express his opinion as to the chances OF
Bland and Boise for the nomination at Chi
cago. He intimated, however, that If the
.silverites, generally, would unite their
strength would be a surprise to many.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-24
Montana PopnIisrs.

BUTTE, Mont, June 24.-The popu.
list State convention was held at Bould-
er yesterday and eleven delegates to the
st. Louis convention were elected. The
resolutions declare for free silver at the
ratio of 16 to !.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-24
To The Editor of the Alexandria Ga.etts !:

To The Editor of the Alexandria Gasetts:
Will you please be kind enough to do me
favor? What was in the psper Monday night
was all untrue and it worries me very much
for always tried to make an honest living
and I think have lived in your neighbor-
hood long enough for you to know something
about me. All that know about Mr.. Coch-
ran is that he is perfect gentleman. You
will do me favor by having what was in
the paper contradi-ted, and you will oblige
MRS. THOMAS.
THE matter referred to WAS the statement
made by Michael Thomas while he was on
the witness stand during his trial for MUIR
derous assault on his wife
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-24
POLITICAL.

In the Wisconsin State democratic
convention yesterday by vote of 217
to 12S the majority report OF the COM
mittee on resolutions was adopted.
The platform endorses President Cleve-
lands administration, and declares OPP
position to the free and unlimited coin
age of silver and in favor of gold, the
highest monetary standard of the world.
At Peoria yesterday Gov. Altgeld
was unanimously renominated for a
fourth term by the Illinois democratic
State convention. Altgeld bitterly de-
nounced the administration, and the
temporary chairman hoped the party
will be forgiven for taking up Cleve-
land. The convention denounced the
Cleveland administration, declared for
free silver and instructed the delegates
to Chicago to support free silver candi-
dates.
The Texas State sound money dem
ocratic convention met at Austin yes
terday. At the sound money conven-
ton fifteen democratic electors were
chosen and State convention called to
meet in Waco August 25 to nominate
State officers. A full delegation was
elected to attend the Chicago conven-
ton, with discretion to act in such
manner as in their judgment will best
promote the integrity and honor of the
democratic party of the State and ma
tion." The regular convention adopt
ed platform declaring for free silver
coinage without awaiting the action
of any other nation" A minority re-
port by the sound money wing was
voted down by over two-thirds MAORI
ty. Ex-Gov. Hogg, Gov. Culberson
and Congressman Bailey will probably
be among the delegates at large.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-24

When Major Mckinley came down to
breakfast at Canton, o., this morning he
found the postman had left thousand letters.
The average number of letters received daily
is upwards of four thousand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-24

Mrs. Anna Sophia Slaughter reIict Of
the late Rev. Philip Slaughter, D. D1
died at her home, The Highlands, ln
Culpeper county, June %, and VIII DI
buried at All Saints Memorial Chapel
Thursday, June %. at t .. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-24

Mr.. Payton Taylor died 81 Middle
burg yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-24

TRY A BOTTLE OF LIGHTNING HOl
i DROPS Price % cents.
WAKEFIELD & HALL
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T LIGHTNING HOT DRoPS just aEFl'''
IL and for sale by r,rr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-24

mo MY FRIENDS AND THE PUBLIC
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-11-07
ELKTON'S FINE PLAY.
Good Foot Bail Playing Gives ElktOn a
Victory Over a Strong Team.

Never before has the Elkton Foot Ball Team
put up better game of ball than it did on
Tuesday attern oon, and never were the root
ers happier than over that days victory, in
which the Elkton boys defeated the Columbia
Athletic Club Of New Castle by the one-sided
score Of 4S to 0. That the Columbia athletes
did not score was not because of their ina
bility to play strong and straight game-for
they did--but Elkton won as the result of
superior work at every point Not man
but what did winning work and at all times
was the pig skin kept by them in their oppo-
ncnt's territory. The New Castle boys came
to Elkton with the idea that their line would
prove solid phalanX against which Elkton
could rush with very much the same effect as
the bull found in his onslaught against the
locomotive. But Dick Shafer at center held
his ground well. and the other boys on the
line did their work well to a man, and when
acting captain jack Constable gave the sign
for drive through the centre or for any
other opening it was made Herewith and
through went either biz Charlie Carter,
sure ground gamer, or Jim Evans, the solid
full back, or plucky little Harry Wilson, all
for gains. Half back Jack Constable did his
usual fine work in coasting around the end
and thus made many big gains, and several
particularly good runs. Carter's work back
of the line counts every time and shows the
wisdom of having big man in the position
of half back. The kicking of Evans was no.
ticeably good, eight goals being scored out
OF as many chances. All the way through
the game was as full of good plays us the
Republicans are now of rejoicing.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-11-07
ILLINOIS,.

CHICAGO, Nov. 5.-Early morning returns
from the Western States make no change in
the result as indicated in last nights de-
spatches, excepting in Nebraska. 1t appears
reasonably certain that Bryan has carried his
own State by Il handsome majority Only
meager returns have been received from
Kansas, North Dakota, South Dakota, Cali
fornia, Oregon and Washington, leaving the
result i'll these States in doubt. The vote is
apparently very close and it may be many
hours before definite estimate can be made.
The Mckinley landslide which struck the
Central States carried with it the State and
Congressional Tickets. In Illinois Altgeld.
Dem, for Governor, ran $4,000 ahead of his
ticket, but the majority for Tanner, his oppo-
nent, will probably approach the 100000
mark.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-11-07
William B. Baker.

Mr. William b. Baker is the present Repre-
sentative of the Second district, having been
elected in 1894. He is Sc years of age, and is
a brother of Mr.. George A. Baker, Of IIavre
de Grace, who was defeated for Congress
four years ago by j. Fred. C. Talbot. Mr..
VIM. b. Baker was educated in the public
and private schools of Hartford county. He
worked on n farm until he was 80 years old,
since which time he has been engaged in the
canning industry. He was twice married.
His first wife was Miss Olivia Wells, who died
in 1869. In 1872 Mr.. Baker married Miss
Mary C. Hollis who. with three children,
comprise his family Mr.. Baker is president
of the First National Bank of Aberdeen, a
director of the First National Bank Of Havre
de GracG and treasurer of the Aberdeen
Canning Company. He has always been
active in local Republican affairs He is
chairman of the Hartford county Republican
executive committee and II member of the
Republican State central committee. He was
eleated to the House of Delegates from Har-
ford in 1881 as a Republican. and to the State
Senate in 1898.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-11-07
Dedication Service

The service of dedication in the restored
Trinity Church, Elkton will be held Cd. W
Tuesday, November 10, at 1890 a. N. Bishop
Adams will be present, with other clergymen
from the Diocese OF Easton and Delaware.
The Rev. James A. Mitchell, rector OF st.
Paul's Church, Centreville, son of the late
Rev. R. B. Mitchell, and brother of the Rey.
Whittingham d. Mitchell also deceased, both
former rectors of Trinity Church, will be the
preacher for the occasion. 1t is expected to
continue the services during the week, with
a sermon each evening by some visiting
clergyman, Bishop Adams preaching on Tues
day evening. Rev. Rolin A. Sawyer. OF New
ark, Del. on Wednesday evening and Rev.
George Hall Of st. Johns. Wilmington, on
Thursday evening. The preacher for Friday
evening, which will close the series Of services
will be announced later. A cordial invitation
is extended to the people Of Elkton and
vicinity to each and all Of the above named
services.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-11-07
Great Game Today.

This morning, ! foot ball game on the Elk
Fair Grounds will be without question the
best contest here of the season. Ekton fresh
from victory over the Columbia Athletic
Club of Newcastle, Del. will meet the strong
Baltimore City College eleven, and with good
chances of success. The Baltimore boys have
been doing good work this season and so
have the Elkton footballists. so look for a
snappy, hard-fought contest in which every
little gain counts. Elkton's record so far
this season is four games won, one tied, and
none lost. The game this morning (Satur-
day) will be called at 1880 o'clock.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-11-07
BUSINESS CHANGE.
William 7. Giles, Elkt0n'S Well Known
ReStauranteur, RetireS From
Business.

Elkton loses this week from the busy bustle
one of her most active and well known mer
chants, William T. Giles proprietor of Giles
North Street Restaurant and Market, who re-
tires to he succeeded by his son Ollie C. Giles
who has been associated with him in business.
The retiring proprietor will for the present
reside il Wilmington with his daughter Mrs.
Clinton Roe, and he takes with him the best
wishes of his many Elkton and Cecil County
friends. His successor Ollie c. Giles is a
young man Of merit and who is already ex-
pericnced in the mercantile business and
the enterprise under his management will be
maintained in an up to date manner.
William T. Giles retires with a business
record of activity and thrift, and Of service
we'll and promptly rendered the public. Very
few who came to Elkton did not visit his
place of business and for many years past
"Bill' Giles name has been closely associated
with Ekton's business history. Born in Elk
ton he carly entered into business here first
engaging as clerk in the feed store John Mat
thews, who conducted the Gilpin's Falls Mill.
This store was on the side of the frame Sec
ton of the storehouse of John T. Bennett on
Main Street. He latter bought out Mr. Mat
thews, and then opened the first flour, feed,
meat and provision store in Ekton. This
was in 1S4s and he continued in business
there until 1858, then building the Main
Street property known as the Long building.
A year later he gave up business there and
opened the present market house and res
taurant on North Street.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-11-07
IOWA.

DEs MONIES. IA, Nov. 4.-The returns from
Iowa are not yet complete, but indicate that
the National Republican ticket has carried
the State by not less than $4,000, and possibly
so 900 plurality over the fused Democrats
and Populsts. Palmer and Buckner will
receive not over 1000 votes. The sound
money Democratic committee claims that
from 10000 to $4,000 Democrats voted for
Mckinley. About one-fourth OF the fusion
vote is cast by the Populists.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-11-07
MINNESOTA.

ST. PAUL, MINI, Nov. Returns are sufil-
ciently complete for Minnesota this evening
to indicate clearly how the State has gone.
Mckinley has Il plurality of perhaps Il little
more than 30, 900, having carried st Paul by
400 and Minneapolis 10y 6,3OO.
The Republicans also elect all of their State
ticket. 1t was thought for while this after
noon that Clough, Rep, was defeated for
Governor, but returns received up to p. m.
show that he defeated Lind by plurality of
from 5000 to 10000. All the rest of the
ticket is elected by 10000.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-11-07
MICHIGAN.

DETROIT, MIcH., Nov. 4.-The late returns
from the State continue to show Republican
gains over the vote of 1892. The leaders of
the Republican party in the upper peninsula
claim that McKinley's plurality in that section
will reach 10000, and if the official figures
bear out their claim the Republicans have
carried the State on the national ticket by
nearly 50000 plurality.
Mayor Pingree, of Detroit, Republican can
didate for Governor. has carried the State by
fnIly 10000. and runs more than 10, 900 ahead
of his ticket.
The Legislature is overwhelmingly Repub-
lican, although the fusicnists have elected %
Representatives and ) Senators.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-11-07
MARYLAND IN LINE.
A PLURALITY OF 32,417 FOR NC
KINLEY AND SOUND MONEY.
Largest Since 1S67.---Thc Entire Dele
gatica in the Next Congress Will
Be Republican.

Tho vote cast at the election on Tuesday in
Maryland was the largest in the history of
the State. The majority for the Republican
Presidential electors is 32,417. The total vote
pollcd in the State, including the usual num-
Der Of rejected ballots, was not far from
100000. or these 1883 were cast for Nc
kinley and Hobart. This is the greatest vote
ever given to II candidate in the State, ex-
ceeding the vote for Governor Lowndes last
year by about $4,000. The Bryan and sewel
electors got about 1O4 9t1, which is 1000 short
of the vote given for Hurst last year and over
5000 less than that cast for Cleveland in 1892
Eop pRESrbFSr 1909
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-11-07
Elkton Defeats Bear Station.

The Elkton foot ball club played at Bear
Station, Delaware, on Saturday last against
by the score of 10 to 6. The contest was
hotly fought, the Bear team coming in n
good second. The Elkton players were:
Cameron, Haines, r. Ward, ShafIer, Miller,
G. Ward, Marcus, Constable. Wilson, Carter
and Evans
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-11-07
CONNECTICUT.

HARTFORD, Conn, Nov 4.-Revised returns
(unofficiaD from every town in the State
show that McKinley's plurality is 54,142. He
has 10, 1926 and Bryan Sc, ls4 votes.
In 1892 Cleveland's plurarity was 5363,
Republican gain of 59,50S, not exceeded in
proportion by any other State in the Union.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-11-07

election Tuesday verified the
Republican standard
in the The
tremendous
Mckinley
ssonalde Republican.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-11-07
NEBRASKA.

OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 5.-Of1icial returns from
Nebraska. including Lancaster and Douglas,
the heavy Republican strongholds, received
up to 3 p. H., give Bryan 56.GS5; Mckinley.
0,G35. Holr0mh. Fusion, for Cover. or, 81. 1853:
Maeool Republican, 28, ,566
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-11-07
NORTH DAKOTA.

FARGO, n. D., Nov. 4.-Eight hundred of
the 1913 precincts in the State give Mckinley
a majority of 1000.
Johnson. candidate for Congress on the
Republican ticket runs ahead Of the ticket by
500, but the entire State ticket will be elected
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-11-07
OREGON.

PORTLAND, Nov. 5.-Nearly complete re-
turns from I'll but six small counties in Ore
gon give Mckinley 3l,954; Bryan, 81. .7O9
Mckinley = majority 32i3 Complete returns
will not materially change the result.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-11-07
Communicated.
Funeral Of Miss Gertie Craig,

Funeral Of Miss Gertie Craig.
Miss Craig was daughter of Joel r. Craig,
n resident of Blythedale. and many relatives
and friends mourn her sad death. She was
taken sick few weeks ago with typhoid
fever and her death was unexpected The
funeral services we've held in Asbury Metho-
dist Church Of Blythedale at o'clock Satur-
day afternoon, Rev. J. d. Kemp officiating.
The remains were incased in handsome
white embossed covered casket. Miss Craig's
schoolmates turned out and marched two by
two ahead of the funeral car from the house
to the church. They presented beautiful
harp of flowers and also decorated and sang
'Well Never Say Good-by," at the grave.
Interment in Asbury cemetery. The honored
pall-bearers We're; Howard Fisher, Willis
Gorreil, Edward Creswell, Harry Taylor,
Allen Creswell and Harry Baker.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-11-07
KANSAS.

TOPEKA, Kan Nov. 4.-Fusion headquar-
ters now claim Bryan Electors by 10000 State
ticket by l3,000 seven out of eight Congres S.
man, five ont Of six Judges of the Appellate
Court and majority OF twenty-six in the
Legislature in joint ballot.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-11-07
'lcKinley's plurality, 32,il7.
CONiRESSMEN.


The Republicans elect six Congressman in
stead OF four as at present The contest was
not rs close in the first congressional district
as was expected. The usual large Democra-
tic majority of Wicomico dwinded down to
243 and the usually large Democratic ajority
of Worcester to 1856 for Miles
DR.. Barhor's Republican majority in the
First district over Miles is about al The
district last year gave the Democrats good
majority.
The Republicans elected to Congress are as
follows:
l Isaac A. Barber.
William b. Baker.
William s. Booze.
4 William w. McIntire.
Sydney E. Mudd.
6 John Mcdonald
SECOND DISTRICT.
Mr.. Baker is reelected to Congress from
the Second District by largely increased
majority:
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-11-07
PENNSYLVANIA.

The estimated Republican plurality in
Pennsylvania is 296, 900.
Twenty-sevcn Republicans and three Dem
ocrats were elected to Congress from Penn,
sylvania.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-11-07

Many rejoice that they ever heard of
"Goldey's," that well-known Wilmington
Del Commercial and Shorthand College
Its short, practical courses soon fitted these
young people for good positions.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-11-07
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Washington, Nov. 6.-Chairman Babcock
this afternoon gave out the following cor
rectcd summary of the Congressional cleo
tions, showing the number of Republican
Representatives whose elections are practi-
cally sure. and the number in doubt:
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-11-07
CALIFORNIA.

SAN Francisco, Nov. 4.-Compete returns
from l7O8 out of 2377 precincts give Mckinley
1870, OPS; Bryan IL, $50.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-11-07
4 TRIUuPHaUT sweep.
Mckinley and Gold Carry the East and Middle
West by Overwhelming Majorities.
ALTfELD GOES DOWp M THE WRECK
The Nation Repudiates a Dishonest
Dollar.

The Solid South Broken-Kentucky, West Virginia
and Maryland Go Strong for McKinIey-The
Next Congress Will Be Overwhelmingly
Republican and the Senate VIII have
Sound Money Majority.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-11-07
INDIANA.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Nov. 5.-McKinley's
estimated majority in Indiana will be from
1900 to 1900.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-11-07
Electoral Vote.

The electoral votes Of the respective States
will be as follows:
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-06-13
AN IMPORTANT QUESTION.
CONTROVERSY ON BETWEEN THE
CITY AND COUNTY.
1t is Over an Item Arising From
Tax Sales-County Attorney Whit
temOre Reviews the Matter.

There is a controversy on between
the city and county over an item of
about $3.50. arising from redemption
tax sales. The amount of money is
of secondary Importance, however, as
compared with the real question in
volved. In short, the city asks for in
terest on its share of the tax sale re-
demptions of 1893 and 1896, in spite of
The fact that the county has had to
pay all expenses Of the sales, which
generally amount to more than the
money derived from this source.
The county contends that inasmuch
as it has TO pay the collector in clean
cash from its Golfers all the costs, the
city should feel satisfied with receiv-
ing simply its share without any in
terest, as long as 1T was not called upon
to stand any of the costs of the sales.
In 1898, for example, the county had
to pay the collector $3.50 for every
piece of property bought. In many
instances the taxes only amounted to
a few cents, but the law governing
delinquencieS had to be carried out,
and the result has been that, while
the cost of the sale was added to the
property, the county now mas several
hundred parcels of land that 1T can
not sell for the amount for which it
was bought in with the costs added.
The city, city schools and county
schools. however, received its portion
of the taxes whether the property was
bought by the county or by private
individuals. In 1894, the cost of such
sales were reduced to 81, but even at
this figure the county has suffered.
~5,N lr-+ .Nf cY~11nA icsE
Take even this amount and add it to
the tax which may amount to only 10
cents. and the cost of redemption
would be greater than the value OF the
property.
Some time ago a statement was pre-
pared protesting to show what was
due the city for its share of the tax
reJemptions and interest, but the
statement was erroneous, because it
allowed the city interest on the costs
which it is not entitled to, at least that
is the contention of the county offic-
ials.
City Attorney Mckay, in accordance
with instructions from the conucil, re-
Gently made a demand on the county
for the citys share on the basis of
this statement. The matter was at
once referred to County Attorney
Whittemore, who has been looking UP
the law on the point.
Yesterday Mr.. Whittemore addressed
a letter TO County Auditor Fisher, ask
ing that new statement be made
out showing the actual amount due
the city, if any. Mr.. Fisher will GO
to work at once and expects to have
the report out in a few days. The
statement will also show what the
city owes the county as its share OF
the costs, the latter contending that
when it was compelled to buy in prop
erty from which it can derive no bene-
fit, while the city receives it's share~of
the tax, the latter municipality should
bear its share of the costs.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-06-13
poLICE COURT AwFAIRs.

The police court docket was light
one yesterday. George o. Smell, charged
with violating the license ordinance
had his case continued. He was ar
rested for conducting an employment
office without paying a license.
The case of Harry Singer, charged
with assault and battery, was continued
until today. Singer keeps a pawn shop
on Second South. The cause of his ar
rest was some difficulty with Gus
toner yesterday.
Jack McMann, Mrs. Tullidge and Mrs
Johnson were before Judge Wenger fol
drunkenness and disturbing the peace
They were fined $50 each.
G. D. Shell. miner from Clifton
who is well known in Salt Lake, was az
rested during the day on a warran'
sworn to by James Meehan, charging
the former with obtaining money undel
false pretenses. Shell protests his limo
cence and claims he was doing the mar
a favor and is being thus paid for hi:
pains,