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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-03-06
The Baltimore Weekly Sun.

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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-03-06

two-thirds not at work on the land are
nevertheless quite as dependent upon land
products for the food necessary to sustain
life as though they themselves were tillers
of the SOIL
News of what may be the richest dis.
covery OF copper ever made was brought to
Spokane by Paul CASTOR, well known
mining man. Samples of the ore taken
from the ledge assayed as high as 90 per
cent. "copper" and SIG in gold. Some of the
samples are pure native copper. Every
piece of rock was fairly scanned with the
native metal. Castor says the ledge from
which the samples were taken runs from
II to 40 feet in width and is well defined
for several miles. 1t lies in an entirely
new mining district and is located on the
Canadian boundary line, north of Okanogan
county, Wash. The ledge extends on both
sides of the boundary line.
1t is estimated that nine tenths of the
agricultural land of Japan is devoted to
rice, and as this is a crop requiring much
water, the paddy fields are banked up into
terraces, one above the other, and divided
off into small plots % feet or 30 feet square,
with ridges of earth between them to pre-
vent the water from flowing away when
they are flooded. All farming lands are
irrigated by a system that is a thousand
years old. Some OF the bitches are walled
up with bamboo wicker work and some
with tiles and stones. Nearly half the
total population of Japan is engaged in
agriculture. Silk and tea, the two chief
exports of the country, are raised almost
by the work of the women.
The biggest item of incidental loss in
ocean traffic during the stormy season of
the year is that of breakage in the wine,
liquor and beer rooms No matter how
securely the bottle are fixed in the bins, a
particularly heavy sea striking the ship in
certain spot or continued rolling and
pitching will cause great losses in costly
fluids that were never intended to wash the
floor or the walls. A French firm is going
to do away with this old-time source of
annoyance and complaint. After years Of
experimenting it has succeeded in manu-
featuring paper bottle which will not
break, and which has all the advantages OF
the ordinary glass bottle. There is little
doubt that next summers tourists will be
served with beverages in paper bottles.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-03-06
SUBSTITUTES FOR GLASS.

There are several substitutes for glass in
use in Germany, the chief among them be.
ing tectorum, fensterpappe and horngas
Tectoriam consists of a galvanized iron wei
covered with gelatinous substance and is
translucent, but not transparent 1t is
described as substance that can be bent
without being broken and is both tough
and flexible. 1t is said not to be softened
by the rays of the sun, is nonsoluble. and
is not affected by severe cold. 1t is a poor
conductor of heat and is well adapted for
roofs on account of its extreme lightness
When exposed to the sun, it loses it,
original yellowish color in time and becomes
harder and more durable. One advantage
is that it can be easily repaired in case it is
cut, does not break and is well adapted 70,
factory windows and skylights for hot.
houses, market hall, verandas, transportable
buildings and for roofing
For ordinary hotbeds and forcing houses,
such as are used by most florists and
market gardeners, there is another and
cheaper substitutes for glass in the so called
fensterpappe, which is a tou h, strong
MANILA paper, that may be stretched on
on large sashes or frames and saturated BY
painting the exposed surface with boiled
lnseed oil until it becomes translucent and
impervious to water. Light wooden frames
40 inches in width, and covered with the
paper, which is fastened by mailing at the
edges and then painted with ordinary
boiled linseed oil until the paper is so
saturated that the last coat of oil forms
smooth, glistening surface, like varnish
As soon as dry the frame is ready for use.
Itadmits sufficient light for growing plants,
does not require to be shaded in hot sun
shine, is light durable, secure against
breakage by hail, ordinary accident, and,
taking everything into account is said to
he about 100 times cheaper than glass 1t
is largely used by florists and market
gardeners in the district of Frankfort, and
their general verdict is strongly in its favor
although for handsome Conservatives sky
lights, ETC., it possesses less durability and
none of the neatness and elegance of
tectorium.
Finally, there is a new product, called
hornglas, which has been recently patented
and placed on the German market.
HOrnglas resembles tectorium in appearance
with the difference that it is thinner and
lighter in weight, and the
insoluble gelatin with which the wire gauze
is covered is whittier and more nearly trans
parent than tectOGium, although it may be
colored red, green blue or any other tint
that may be desired for special purposes.
1t is manufactured in two qualities, ore
being of heavier wire and with larger
meshes than the other. The special advant-
age claimed for hornglas is that it does not
soften under sun heat and is therefore
adapted to use in any climate without the
danger of becoming so soft and adhesive as
to retain dust and dirt. Its uses and gen
eral characteristics are similar to those of
tectorium. st. Louis Globe Democrat.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-03-06

Many i r-.au y III
protect his money
at the risk of his
life. Thousands
decline TO protect
their lives because
it would require
the sacrifice of a
few dollars Of their
, money. T his
seems almost it,
credible but L is
true. Men feel
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-03-06
RARE OPPORTUNITY.

Stock and Fixtures OF qen-
eral Country Store for sale,
doing a nice paying business,
located IN a good size village
in Cecil County will reduce
stock to suit purchaser-good
reasons for selling. Inquire or
address Wing Office tor full
particulars.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-03-06

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PLY scian. A full and perfect course, easy to
learn and success guaranteed. Address Box
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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-03-06

and realize that the most relentless enemy
of mankind, consumption, is slowly but
swiftly creeping upon them. But i'll the mad
race for money they refuse to stop and drive
OFF the dread disease. 1t would require a
sacrifice of both time and money and so
they neglect it, until it is too late.
There is no excuse for this. A sure and
quick remedy is at hand Dr. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery cures 9S per cent
of all cases Of consumption 1t remedies
all disorders of the digestion. II invigor-
ates the liver. II makes new rich blood
and builds up firm healthy flesh 1t enters
the blood and drives out all impurities, and
acts directly upon the lungs driving out all
disease germs. 1t builds sound vital tissue
in the lungs. Thousands have testified to
their cure by this wonderful remedy after
they were given up by the doctors and all
hope was gone. Druggists sell it.
81 have taken DR.. Pierces Golden Medical
Discovery, and can and do recommend it every
place | GO" writes Mrs. J. d. Graves of SGia-
manca, Cattaraugus Co. n. Y. academy Street.
- am a travelling saeslaG and have been for
eighteen years. When find people who are
afflicted tell them what DR.. Pierce's medicines
have done for me Twelve years ago was given
UP to die. 1 had what all my physicians called
consumption. l had hemorrhage of the lungs,
night-sweats and in fact fully realized my con
dition. I begged of them to let me try the
Golden Medical Discovery and the result is
still live and do lots of hard work"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-03-06
No Griipe

When you take Hoods Pills. The big, old-fash-
toned, sugar-coated pills which tear you all to
pieces, are not in it with Hoods. Easy to take
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21
A Misguided Burglar.

From Hnrper's Bazaar.
Scar-faced Skies. the burglar, was operat-
ing on the ground floor of a house of
Steenth street the other night, making iu-
dicious selections from the articles Of sill
yer and alleged silver which he found In
the dining room, when he inadvertently
made E. noise, which disturbed somebody
upstairs.
He heard that somebody cautiously open
a door. and then all was still, as If the
somebody were listening. Then voice
f1oated down the staircase:
William, is that your
Without a seconds hesitation the bur-
glar replied. Yes. darling" and began to
move toward the door, hoping that his
then go back to Bbed, and wait for will
lam to come upstairs But he was disap-
pointed.
The voice Immediately let loose some
piercing screams, and as the burglar rush.
ed out into the street, he said to himself:
THAT comes Of my inexperience with the
ways of husbands Instead of replying
Yes. darling L. should have said, OF
course it's me; shut up and go to bed
That would have been more natural and
soothing, and could have got away with
out giving myself aiAervous fit.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21
EXCURSIONS,

Again this evening the elegant steamer
Newport News of the Norfolk and Wash
inston Line will make the run down the
POTOMAC and Chesapeake bay to Fortress
Monroe and Norfolk. These delightful out
ings. giving two nights and one day on
the water, are fast becoming the most
popular short trips of the season. The
handsome style in which, the steamers of
this company are furnished, their many
conveniences. the absolute comfort and
safety that is enjoyed them make the
ride down and back the most pleasurea ble
part of the entire trip. Sunday at Fortress
Monroe, Virginia Beach and Ocean View is
day to be long remembered. On account
OF the reduced rates on these special Satur-
day excursions, tickets are good to return
only on tie following Sunday evening.
steamer Newport News will leave It'll street
wharf this evening at Z O'clock arriving
at Norfolk and Fortress Monroe early Sun
day morning and reaching this city on the
return trip Monday morning In ample time
for business.
1t is well nigh impossible for any one
not to enjoy the outing afforded by the
Saturday excursions to Ocean City. Nd.
The place itself is one of the most delight
full spots on the Atlantic coast II is on
an island. with the ocean on the east and
SinepuAent bay On the west. and connected
by 4 broad bridge to the mainland The
beach and surf bathing have few equals
in this country. The fishing both in the
OCEAN and bay, are all that anglers could
desire. These who will go to Ocean City,
Md, for a vacation this week or next should
apply at the office of John F. Waggaman.
200 14th street, for acc ommodations. The
usual Saturday excursion to Ocean City
leaves the Baltimore ard Ohio station at !;
p m. The return train reaches this city at
10 o'clock Sunday evening.
The electric cars which run to Falls
Church afford one of the most ENJOYABLE
| trips 1t Is possible to take in the evening
Lovers of good music will find the open air
| concerts. given by the fine cavalry band
at Fort Nyer. especially pleasing. Arling-
| ton too. is a favorite spot with many
| Sunday and all-day long the cars runnin,;
| there are we'll filed. Electric cars leave
| the Aqueduct bridge every half hour for
Arlington and Fort Mycr and every hour
| for Falls Church from $50 am. to II 40
pm.
| There are going to be high ole times at
| Marshall Hall next Wednesday. It is tho
! event Of the thirteenth annua! tournamcn,
| and dress ball. Il will be regular good old
1 fashioned tourney" when the orators Will
| hold forth. and the grounds will be filled
| with knights. heralds and judges. Every
one who has seen a tournament knows
| there is more amusement attached to II
| than to most anything In the way of coun-
try fun making. and all the plans have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21
Fog and Coal Gns.

from Science.
According to the statement Of Prof.
Lewes, a London fog deprives coal gas OF
Ill per cent Of IT'S Illuminating power. bur
this is not SO astonishing as is the fact
thet. under similar circumstances, the
searching light of an incandescent burner
loses IS much as 20.S of its efficacy. The
reason given by Prof Lewes for this phe-
nomenon is that the spectrum of both
the incandesoent and the electric light ap-
breaches very nearly that of the solar
spectrum. being very rich In the violet
and ultraviolet rays. 1t Is precisely these
rays which cannot make their way through
London fog To this is attributed the
feet that the sun looks red on a foggy dag.
The violet rays are absorbed by the soil ]
particles floating In the aqueous vapor of
the atmosphere and only the red portions
of the spectrum get through. The inter-
esting additional statement Is made In this
connection that the old argand burner IS
much more successful in resisting q Lon
don fog than any Of its later rivals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21
ADJUSTMENTS.
Grand Opera flousell!

Grand Opera Flouse!!!
COMMENCING MONDAY, AUGUST 30,
Opening Of the Regular Season,
1S9s-'9S.
MATINEES "WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY at 2.
Engagement Extraordinary OF
G r A u s
@ E L E ITIES
MONSTER VAUDEVILLE COMBINE
The Largest and Most Complete Congress Of
High Salarted Stars gathered in America.
Names that tell:
THE KING OF MINSTRTISY,
LEW DOCKSTADER.
The Popular Farce Comedy Stars,
BARNEY FERGUSON.
Assisted by JOHN MARR,
In their Great Knock about Speciality.
The Queen Of Comic Opera and Sweet Singer
of Maine.
DORA WILEY
The Best Of Irish Comedians,
SAM. ]. RYAN.
The Latest New York Sensation,
The Dashing Soubrctte,
KITTY MITCHELL.
The Tramp Juggler,
CHAS I. AIJDRICH.
The Bicycle Mnryes,
HARRY-TIIE KRAMESS--JENNY.
That Funny Pair Of Comedians.
MCCARTHY and REYNOLDS.
Popular Prices Box open Thursday, August &c.
Secure your seats. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21
" SERVICE
rlOumt Vernon.
Arlington and
Alexandria.
"Ericsson LineExcursions"

Station. Pennsylvania avenue ard 1884,. street.
For schedule see Il. r. column. this paper.
uy27tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21

The coming season does not promise a
superahundance of novelties, but there is a
wholesome tendency 10 get into substantial
lines of dramatic production. Even the
fiirnsy farces deluging the stage at pres
ent Illustration OF this fact. They
c@pend. not on the humor of an individual,
Icr on the grotesqueness or scantiness OF
costume. but on the inventive ingenuity of
tie author, and are. therefore. entitled 10
consideration as literary quantities There
is one everlasting and oyerpowering ad-
vantage that the legitimate drama pos
sefses over the tawdry and ephemerai. 1t
Is less expensive A company OF good &C.
tors may be carried for what It costs 10
;ranspor, the scenery and superHumeraries
OF spectacular production. and managers
IN response 10 hard-t!ines sentiment. are
cropping now for the means of satisfying
the public with genuine cievernes SIS, instead
of proceeding With the former method OF
relying upon mere capitalization rather
than upon brains.
A notable departure from :ha usual order
OK events next season will be the appear.
a,ce OF Francis Wilson at the Grand Opera
House. Mr.. Wilson Is evidently inexorabls
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21

River View, with its many natural beau
ties and its amusements, is an ideal place
to spend Sunday, and as such is greatly ap-
preciated by the business men of Washing
ton, who turn out in large numbers every
Sunday and visit that popular resort To-
morrow the fast steamer Saml. ]. Pentz
will make her usual trips to the View at
IL am, 2:45 and 6:15 pm. These trips of
the Pentz are very enjoyable, and while
the steamer Is on its way to the View Chris
Arth. 1r.'s. band and orchestra are heard
in concert. Concerts are a lso given on the
grounds, both in the afternoon and even
ing. The amusements at the View are nu-
nerous. and the visitor there can find plen-
ty to entertain him. the chute alone fur
nishing many hearty laughs. If he wishes
to rest. the easy chairs are numerous and
the panorama of the Potomac is beautiful
In the dining room the best of meals can
be had, all the delicacies OF the season be-
ing served Those who do not care to re-
main at the View all day can return at 1.
5, 80 or $50 pm.
Although the threatening weather of ves-
terday had its effect upon the crowds at
the various river resorts. still Chapel Point
was visited by about 400 merry pleasure
seekers. These trips are being enjoyed by
the cxcursion-going public, and as one
leaves in the cool of the morning, he is as
sLred OF pleasant outing. The sail of
fifty-five miles down the Potomac acts as
stimulus to the appetite and many pat
roniZe the excellent cafe on the Queen not
waiting until the Point is reached Ali the
attractions of an up-to-date watering place
are 10 be found at Chapel Point, Including.
boating, fishing, grabbing, bathing. bowl
Ing and dancing, and each is proportion
ately enjoyed. The Point Is reached about
80. stops being made at Alexandria. Civ
mont, Clifton Beach and Riverside. The
return trip is made about o'clock. giving
the excurs!onists nearly four hours at the
Point A feature of these trips Is the Sc
iect nature of the company, they being
patronized by the elite of Washington The
city is reached at $3.50. in ample time to
| insure long nights rest after the fatigu.
rs. but thoroughly enjoyable, day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21

If yoI want anything, try an ad. in The
Star. If anybody has what you wish. you
will get al answer.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-09-10
ALLEGED SPANISH VICTORY.
onicial Account Of Engagements with
the Insurgents.


Havana, Sept. cit was officially
announced today that a force of 200
Spanish infantry, commanded by Cap
tain Caesaro Ponton, at sunrise yes
terday surprised an insurgent force
camped on the heights Of Joro, prov
ince Pinar del Rio. killing 30 of the
enemy and wounding several others.
The Spaniards captured several prison
ers
Another Spanish column, while re-
connoitering in the hills Of Ruby and
La Guiana, province Of Pinar del Rio,
killed "a insurgents, the official re-
ports say.
Captain-General Weyler, escorted by
detachment OF l50 cavalry from Mad
ruga, passed through San Antonio and
San Nicholas yesterday, and camped
for the night at the sugar plantation of
Amistead, near Guines, this province.
On his way through San Nicholas, the
captain-general fined the mayor OF that
place $l00 and imprisoned the military
contractor at San Nicholas, both of
them having been concerned in deliver
ing incomplete rations to the troops.
A severe earthquake shock was felt
at Santiago de Cuba yesterday.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-09-10
Masked Men Stole Ore.

Cripple Creek, Colo, Sept. Sat 8
o'clock this morning FIVE masked men
entered the shaft of the Orphan Belle,
on Bull hill, and covering the four
men on duty there with guns, forced
them to descend the mine shaft to the
S00-foot level. The men were told that
any attempt to return to the surface
would be followed by instant death.
After waiting about an hour, the men
came up, and discovered that their
visitors had left with 10 sacks of ore,
containing 900 pounds in all, valued at
$500. Quite large amount OF ore of
much greater value was in the build
ing, but the robbers apparently made a
mistake in their selection. No clew
has been obtained to the identity OF
the robbers,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-09-10
Caught by an Alpine Avalanche.

Berne, Sept. 6.--Further advices
from Lasalle, near Mont Pleureur,
show that the reports of an accident to
party of Alpine tourists in that vicin-
ity were not exaggerated.
Eight persons started from Sion, the
capital canton of Valais, to ascend
Mont Pleureur. The mount is IL, 1866
feet high, and is not very difficult of
ascent. The tourists were led by Pas
tor CONN. of Sion. and they made the
ascent divided into two parties of four
each.
The first party reached the summit,
and the second was only short dis
tance behind, when the four persons
composing it were swept by an ava
lanche into a crevasse thousand feet
deep. It is hoped that some OF the
tourists may be rescued. The ascend
ing party was composed of Pastor
CONN, six schoolboys and young En-.
glishman named Bernard.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-09-10
Michipocoton Gold Mines.

Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, Sept. g.
Later developments tend to substantiate
all that has been reported concerning
the richness of the recent gold find at
Michipicoton, and there is no end of ex-
citement here in consequence.
The tug Annie Clark returned from
the new gold fields last evening with
Mr.. Mackie, one OF the owners of the
first location. Mr.. Mackie brought
down with him 80 ounces of gold, val
ued at about $700. This gold was ex-
tracted from surface quartz, The tug
will return today with prospectors.
A party of IA residents of the 500 de-
parted last evening on specially
chartered boat. The new territory
characterized by gold indications is an
extensive one, and it will take some
time to prospect it thoroughly.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-09-10
Moving the Grain Crops.

Chicago, Sept. GA million dollars
a day at low estimate is the amount
of money being sent out by the banks
OF Chicago to help the farmers move
the big grain crops which they have be-
gun to harvest Fifteen million dol
is close approximation to the sum
which has been sent to the West and
Southwest during the past two weeks,
and yet the movement has only begun.
lit shows signs of growing in strength
every day. The bulk of the money
thus far sent out has gone to Kansas
City and Omaha, but large sums are
reported as going to Minneapolis and
Duluth and the Northwest.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-09-10
WANTS TO KEEP HIS OFFICE,
Superintendent OF Mails Sues ths
Postmaster-G General.

IN SupertuteHueht OF mhlis sues Lnt
Postmaster General.
Washington, Sept. 6.--John g.
Woods, superintendent Of mails at the
Louisville postoffice, today brought
suit against Potmater- General Gary
and the postoffice department to pre-
vent them from removing him from
service. Woods was notified his ser.
vices would be dispensed with, and he
refused to resign. The court has is
sued temporary restraining order to
protect his rights.
At the postoffice department, it is
stated that the Office Of superintendent
OF mails, which Woods is seeking to
keep, il uniformly filled by details OF
employees OF the railroad mail service.
This is the nature OF temporary pro-
motion, and the order against which
Woods complains directed him to "re-
sumo" his former run in that service.
With this notification to Woods to
return to his old work, was the formal
detail OF Clerk O'Donnell to succeed
him as superintendent. The restrain
ing order issued by Judge Bingham
was served on Postmaster General
Gary and First Assistant Postmaster.
General Heath today.