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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-08
Daughter of the American Revolution.

In reply to request for Information, to
Daughters of the American Revolution, re-
garding that society, Miss NIollie L. FOard
of Elkton, received the following letter.
Miss MoHie H. Foard,
DeIr NGG0m:-llrs. BrOckett. the Vice
President General OF the ID. A. L.. has en-
closed me your letter to her. | will be very
glad to appoint You the Chapter Regent of a
chapter in Eikton, if you are willing to accept
the office and think you can secure the neces-
sary twelve members to form achapter The
Revolutionary records are very interesting
throughout the State of Maryland, but it has
been difficult for former Regents to form
chapters and there are now only four in the
Stdte-tWO in Baltimore the Baltimore
Chapter and the Maryland Line Chapter, one
in Frederick and one in Salisbury. II you
care to take the office Of Chapter Regent or
can suggest anyone in Eliton who will,
would suggest that the name of your chapter
should he the name OF II Maryland Revou-
tionary hero. rather than the name of the
:own.-such as 'Smallwood' John Eager
Howard, or Cecil, as that is your county
and is named after Cecilius Calvert, Lord
Baltimore.
Hoping to hear from you that you will
accept, am yours truly,
ESTHER GILL JACKSON,
State Regent
Miss Foard will be pleased to give infor-
nation to any one interested in this matter
and thinks as there are so many descendants
Of Revolutionary here, very interesting
Chapter could easily be formed.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-08
Business Change,

L. j. Murray has bought ont the interest Of
l.. j. Adams in the firm of Murray h Adams,
and is now conducting the business
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-08

On Monday last Mr. John Gilpin purchased
in Philadelphia fine sized draught horse for
use ut his brick yard in West Elkton.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-08

friends at her resi-
dcnce on Main street
Il social reception,
which from the con
currenttestimonyo of
all who We're pres
ent, was an unusu-
ally successful social
Junction.. Mrs .
LitHenbcrg's rooms
were profusely dec
GRATED with La
France roses and
carnations, pink be-
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-08

On Tuesday evening from seven to eleven
o'clock, Mrs. L. II. I.itHenberg. whose hospi-
taIity is proverbal in Elkton, rendered her
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-08
MiZpeh Club.

The Mizpeh Club met at the homo of Miss
Ella Mccall, Friday evening. April 80, 1897.
The program consisted of IL reading by Miss
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-08
AT the Bat.

An exciting game of base ball was played
at Chestertown, on Wednesday, between the
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-08

ander; Treasurer, NJ. b. Alahoney; Captain,
G. A. NJ. johnson.
~
A meeting of bicycle enthusiasts was held
on Wednesday evening at the home of DIR.
John II. lamar. Ricketts, Nelson, presided,
and Miss Laura lamar acted as Secretary.
"The Royal Wheel Club of Elktonr was
decided upon as the name of the organization,
which has IL membership Of twenty-four
John Evans is the clubs captain. The
members Will take "A run to Glasgow this
afternoon at three o'clock, starting from the
corner Of Main street and Delaware Avenue.
The club colors are Royal Purple and Red.
~
Miss Belle lamar has purchased 'Cres-
cent wheel.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-08
Bicycling.

A bicycle club was organ
ized at North East on Tues
day night with a member
ship Of thirteen. The officers
selected were: President,
Rev. w. A. Wise; Vice Presi-
dent, Prof. j. A. Fockler;
Spprntorv Misc I .ouise Alay-
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-19


| acquisition OF Hawaii IS going to be an
expensive luxury to this country. There
can be no question about this. IN order
to defend it we must begin by strongly
terrifying it at the most important or
assaila'ble point, and yet one or two for
tresses. however we'll fortified, would not
be sufficient to protect the other islands.
as the Sun remarks, without the CO.
operation Of a large and well equipped
fleet. All this means the expenditure OF
vast sums OF money.
In the event Of war with any foreign
power, it would tax us very heavily to
defend the islands lying 1000 miles
away, and our contemporary remarks,
the Islands would, therefore, in time
OF war be snare. unless our navy be
stronger than that Of the power with
whom we are at war;
Besides 1t would require a good sized
army. stationed on the Islands, to keep
the mongrels in subjugation Upon the
Whole the United States is about to make
dangerous step In the annexation bust
ness and it had better end where it Is.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-19
THEAHANDoxMENr OF CUBA.

The annexation OF Hawaii means the
abandonment Of the Cuban matter, FOL
the present at least, in SO far as the
acquisition OF that territory by the
United States Is concerned, whether by
purchase or otherwise. This Is q pro-
position from which many persons, and
especially the friends Of Cuba will dis
agree, but the proposition Is tenable.
and the sequel will prove It. And more,
1t Is not too grave charge to say that
the Sugar Trust people are behind the
movement, and that when President
McF<inley's ante to the Madrid govern
ment IS made public 1t viii show that
If Spain agrees to certain concessions,
we shall hear very little more about
the United States according belligerent
rights to Cuba, and still less about the
recognition Of the independence Of the
island, from administration sources.
The Sugar Trust people are determined
TO escape the payment OF duties on SUI
gar importations, although the schedule
has been made practically for their
benefit. They say, why pay anything
II means of escaping can be found. Now
there are two sugar producing countries
which the United States might embrace,
Cuba and Hawaii. The ravages OF war
mas SO devastated the plantations in
Cuba, that it will be years before the
lslano VIII be come profitable source
or supply. but there Is Hawaii, which
the United States can have simply by
reaching out for 1t. Let's go for Ha-
wall, and If we take the islands in they
Will be part Of this country and sugar
shipped from one section of the same
country to another is not chargeable
with import duties. MIR. Claus Spreck-
les and his pals" own nine-tenths Of
the sugar Plantations in Hawaii, and Mr..
Claus Spreckles and his pals" all be-
long to the Sugar Trust. It's a nice
scheme, isn't it?. And 1t grows. The
result Is that Hawaii Is to be annexed,
and Cuba let alone, If the Madrid gov
eminent will pay the United States GER
tain indemnities, and the way has al
ready been paved for q favorable reply
to the note Of Mr.. Mckinley, suggesting
1t. The very moment the Hawaiian an
heNatlon treaty IS ratified by the Senate
the administrations friends will have
very little to say OF Cuban belligerency
me iirst move toward the peaceful
patching up of the troubles between
spain and the United States is the
sending Of new American Minister to
Madrid, whose ear the administra t,on
mas, and the recall Of General Lee from
havana, and both have been tixad
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-19
GOING SOUTH.

The Washington Post, writing unde,
this caption, says that "enlIgratIon from
the Northern to the Southern States
which began when our great war ended
has steadily Increased In volume and i'm.
proved In character, and it expresses
the opinion that if we had the statistics
OF this movement as we have Of foreign
immigration. the figures would astonisl
the average reader" and adds:
The Northwestern States have.
thus far, been the chief contributors
to the influx Of new inha bitants who
nave settled on farms made by sub
dividing the plantations Of ante
Dellum times. There are, in all COM
munlties, persons and families whose
absence is desired and whose exit is
hailed with satisfaction. but these
are not the kind Of people who have
left and are leaving the North to find
new homes in the South. Men of sub
stance and character, good citizens,
sell out their possessions and, with
the proceeds thereof. relocate them
selves In q more congenlal climate
and under conditions more fayora-
bic to prosperity
The Post has been led to these state
ments first, because they are right, and
secondly. because they give AN oppor-
tunity to correct certain Impressions
which certain Northern newspapers are
seeking to make, which are injurious tc
the Southern country Our contempt
rary asserts that such has been the
exodus South that it is not surprised to
find rising protest against it in some
Of the Northern newspapers Continu.
ing, it says:
Among the means employed to
check this movement Is misrepresen-
tation Of the conditions awaiting
emlgrantS when they reach their
new homes. For example, some of
the Northwestern papers assert that
the climate Of the South is intolera-
Dly hot in summer, and that almost
all parts OF that section are un-
healthful This is absurdly untrue.
Greater extremes OF heat and cold
are experienced in the North than in
the South. There are more blizzards.
more cyclones and more droughts in
the former than in the latter. The
death rate in most Of the Southern
States Is lower than the average in
the North
THE best promoters Of this move
ment are the people who have tried
It. They have found health, peace
and prosperity; and they write to
- iSitds' anu llStsS ilDpIS u Ine!r Ola
homes telling them the facts OF the
situation. For this reason the move
ment Is continuous. Some Of the
new settlers organize in colonies, but
the greater part soatter among the
people. One Georgia colony, named
Fitzgerald, little more than two
years old, Is already q prosperous
city of over 5000 inhabitants. The
Atlanta Journal states that ex-Gov-
ernor Northen has plans for another
colony of Northwestern farmers in
Southwest Georgia. which, he be-
lieves will rival Fitzgerald. and, the
Journal says. the prospects are that
next fall there will be such a NOV
ing into Georgia as was never known
before
The Post Is right in all it has to say
in this connection and should be thanked
for its timely defense Of the South in
this matter
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-19
4 DANGEROUS STEP.


Inc Baltimore Sun applies this term
~ '"e proposed project Of annexing
i1a"ali' ana asserts That 1t is Il scheme
wien involves multitude or new
problems. The Sun says that "the an
heSation is undesirable in itself and Oh
lectionable for its inevitable conse-
quences The influence that promotes
IS Oh course. that Of the sugar plant
ers. VINO, anticipating the abrogation of
the reciprocity treaty, desire to escane
the uuty on sugar by bringing Hawaii
"ithln our tariff wall. They see further
advantages for themselves in the mil
hons Of money Congress will fec, i'm
pelled to spend on its new ACQUISITION
1or forts. harbors, coaling stations
COCKS, railroads, telegraphs, sub-ma-
rlne cables, etc. Owners Of real estate
IN travail cannot but welcome the COM
ing OF an extravagant sovereign who
always pays two prices for what he buys
contracts innumerable loom up, to say
io'hihs OF me Digger salaries Uncle Sam
VIII pay TO the Hawaiian office-holders
The Hawaiian Islands are Of no pra &C.
teal use to us. whether for purposes of
peace or war. Our sole interest IS that
no naval power stronger than we are
should occupy them, to menace our Cali
lornla frontier some 1000 miles away.
.fhis interest Is already secured. Pre-
dominance in the islands Is conceded r.
| US by the common consent Of the nations
OF the world. England and FRANCE
the only powers to be feared-are. more
over. under treaty obligations to each
other not to occupy the Hawaiian Is
| lands We are therefore, absolutely Sc
cure. and the result of our EXCHANGING
our protectorate over the islands for
actual possession Is to increase orr re-
sponsioilities without any compromising
puoilc benefit. The spectators and ad-
Venturers who seized the Government by
the help OF the American Minister in the
| last months Of President Harrison's adj
| ministration are but using the Mckinley
Cabinet to pull their private chestnuts
out of the fire"
Ihe fact Is the project Is a Republi-
| can scheme. pure and simple, and one
| IN which the wishes Of the people are
not considered, otherwise It would never
| be contaminated
Out OF population Of 100, 900 persons
| In Hawaii, $1,000 are natives, $4,000 IN
lpanese. $4,000 Chinese, $4,000 Portuguese
5000 half-breeds and the few who go to
| make up the balance Of 100, 900 are Amer
| leans, Englishmen, Germans and
| Frenchmen.
This is the mongrel population which
the United States, through the present
administration, proposes 10 embra &c, and
before long We'll wish that we hadn't.
If, after Hawaii is taken in and made as
a State. which will finally be the result.
we will have two Senators representing
a conglomoration which will be without
a parallel. To be sure, 1t will give the
Republicans additional representation In
both Houses Of Congress, and as Hawaii
| is a sugar-producng country, the hands
| OF the Sugar Trust people will be
strengthened as we'll.
It may be set down as certain that the
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-19
NOTES AND OPINIONS.

It Is said that "hot Reed and Simpson"
will be the way they will call for it next
winter In INSTRUMENTATION (Ga) Tri-
bune.
"1unson now holds the record for
ineanness. WHY? He bought his
engagement ring on the installment
plan. The girl Tilted him the other
night, and now he has signed the claim
to the ring over to the man who sold II
to him. -Philadelphia North American,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-19

siss Enough unble to find time for the re-
s1orm q Of our currency, the administra-
stionS has leisure enough to take up the
gc s,ll Of Hawaiian annexation, which
m saanYolves multitude Of new problems.
sObserVes the Baltimore Sun.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-19

asss Premier Canovas declares that Spain
Ssssys ~ pays an indemnity to the widow OF
EEf eheI late DR.. Ruiz if the facts shall prove
her entitled to it.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-19

's?S The statement is made by Professor
William Crookes OF London that to
sssooluntst the molecules in pin-head space
SRtS the rate OF 10, 900. 900 per second, would
srsanire 900 years. This being settled,
sSet the band play.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-19

81 alx-Q queen Lii says that 100000 inhabi-
SAINTS Of Hawaii allow $500 Americans
Rpsrule them
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-19

According to the Cincinnati CONNER
seial Tribune some members Of the iii
a 1sFs 81 Legislature recently took trip
l8sfhi1lr Hu Mammoth Cave. But, unfortu-
Sn ately for Illinois, they came out again.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-19

Democratic Union soldier has turn
gsd over the Office Of United States mar
3s IA of West Virginia to a Republican
AConfederate brigadier.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-19

II s writer on Hawaii says that in ac-
ssuuslilrring the island the United States
sssS ~ get two of the grandest volcanoes
In the world"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-19

s Senator Tillman' sresolution for an in
n ives tigation into the relations OF senn-
tors 20 the sugar trust was referred to
that dignifed and important body the
rs 5omIntttee on Contingent Expenses.
IAnd STillman don't look out, it will
ale there.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-19

saS Senator Tillman, Of South Carolina. on
Sslstuesday gave notice Of an amendment
sslg evil offer to the tariff bill providing
saorS q head tax Of $500 on all immigrants
stO& the United States.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-19

The Republican Senators caucused
sI lofSa two O. days In order to find some way
$40 nircumvent the laws Of trade, and
linen lst1!ei Il solemnly gave UP the job says IN
SeKchange.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-19

ssSsS The; Philadelphia Times suggests that
ten thousand murders last year and
+ s one Eaadred legal executions would in
ilca that life is held less by {. thread
sathan BY red tape.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-19

sssSS General Miles. who is now in London
after g tour of military observation in
slC1l'lksey and Greece. declares that Ed
Pasha, the Turkish commander in
SsssIEhessaly;s is one Of the greatest of liv-
ssAng soldiers. Edhem will no doubt be
pleased when he hears Miles opinion OF
ss.siilns III
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-01-29
south Dakota Ranges.

Yankton, S. D., Jan 27.-Reports are
meager from the cattle ranges of this
state. The losses along the Missouri
river will be heavy. The weather in
that section has ranged from zero to SO
degrees below ever siDce last Friday.
The snow is the deepest for many years
and cattle are able to find grass only in
such exposed places as the ground has
been blown bare of snow. Worse still,
the streams are frozen solid and the
ranchmen have to break through the
ice every day to enable their cattle to
SECURE water. 1t is feared that the losses
in that section will run from 20 to IS
per cent. The mortality among sheep
is much greater and may reach so per
cent.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-01-29
POSTMASTER PLEADS GUILTY
Cheyenne's Sensation Quickly
Comes to an End.
Young Draper Freed-His Father
Completely ExOnerates Him-If is
Now Sand That Draper is Also
Seven Hundred Dollars short i'm
His Accounts.

Cheyenne, Wy, Jan. 26-Postmaster
G. A. Draper and son, Charles w.
Draper, assistant postmaster, who were
arrested by postoffice inspector last
night, charged with the embezzIement
of the United States funds, amounting
to $3,522,o5, had a hearing in a Justices
court this afternoon. Postmaster Ora
per had earlier In the day broken down
and made complete confession to his
attorneys and to the United States at
torney, stating that he had cut the
registered pouch open and extracted
the money thereupon, and t. at bis son
Charles was In no way connected with
the theft.
When the charge was read to him, he
pleaded guilty and was placed under
$4,000 bonds 20 appear at the May term
of the United States court.
Charles w. Draper pleaded not guilty
and upon motion of United States At
torney Clark, who stated that after
thorough investigation he believed the
young man innocent, the assistant post
master was released from custody.
Mr. Draper's bondemen have been
given charge of the postoffice.
1t is understood, now, that Draper
was short in his accounts about S7oo,
which is the amount his bondsmen will
be obliged to make good. The balance
of the contents of the stolen package is
said to be deposited in local bank and
will be recovered.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-01-29
Care of Mating.

Some people entertain the pleasing
delusion that it is unnecessary to take
up mating except at very long inter
walls, perhaps not till worn out. Mat
tings are not sufficiently closely woven,
even the best quality, not to admit the
dust. In fact, they are perfect sleeves.
and to lay a carpet directly over both
mating and dust is-well, to say the
least, not nice, and must be unhealthful.
Mattings need not be sewed together to
fit; but laid down in single breadth and
length of the room. There are tacks
with double points to hotd selvages to-
gether.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-01-29
Troops Starving.

New Orleans, Jan. 2o.-Captain Chal
loner and most of the crew of the ship
wrecked stea 'ier, Elsa, supposed once tc
be filibuster,. reached here yesterday
from Havana. Three of the party
among them the owner of the Elsa
went to New York and Captain Chai'
Toner and the rest of the crew came to
New Orleans. Captain ChaIIoner said
of the instruction.
81 talked with people belonging tc
both sides, and each side Is confident oil
victory. 1t is still toss-up as to which
side will come out victorious in the
struggle. However, will say that in
the portions of the Spanish sarmy which
came under my observation the soldiers
are not overfed by any means. While
we were in the coast town of Arroyo
the troops were actually starving.
saw them going from house to house
begging for bread, and from what
could gather conditions were similar in
other parts of Havana province"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-01-29
Feminine Notes.

Mary Cowden Clarks spent 10 years
on the CONCORDANCE to Shakespeare"
Mrs. w. H. Vanderbilt has bequeath-
ed $4,000 to enlarge the work of the
st. Bartholomew Mission I, New York.
Gladstone's little grandfather, Doro
thy Drew, never wears shoes and stock
ings, neither in the house nor out of
doors, except when she is in town.
The wife of William Black, the nov
elist, is taller than her husband, and in
one of his books he makes laughing
reference to the fact, calling her Queen
Titania.
Miss Ruth Cleveland the Presidents
little daughter has named pair of her
favorite ponies "Arabella" and CARA
minta," after a couple of little girls in a
story book she had been reading.
Miss Laura Wyie, Phi. D., has been
associate professor of English at Vassar
college. Other teachers added to the
faculty at this time are Miss Rogers,
Miss Hubbeli Miss Stark and Miss Car
ter.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-01-29
Relics of Buddha.

Within two hours ride of Yokohama,
Japan, the traveller may see the most
wonderful statue in the world. 1t is a
seated image of the god Dia-botsu, but
It is built upon suchgigantic proper
lions that its height is o3H feet.
The total weight of the metal in this
great statue is $50 tons, 500 pounds of
which is pure gold. Near the statue are
several shrines of Buddha. In one of
these the visitor is shown some of the
bones of Buddha and the table vessels
which ne used during his earthly car
eer In Ceylon there is Buddhist
shrine which contains one of Buddha's
ewes.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-01-29
The Oregon Legislature.

Salem. Ore, Jan. 26.-The regular
house temporary was called to order
this morning at $3.50 by speaker Davis.
After calling the roll the house ad-
iourned until tomorrow.
A. 10 a. m. 81 members answered
Benson's roll call and proceeded to
transact business In a perfunctory
manner, the entire proceedings being
regarded as a farce. Adjournment was
taken for lunch and an afternoon sus-
sion was held.
Morning and afternoon sessions were
also INDUCED in by the senate, but
that body persistently refuses to rec
ognize either faction of the assembly.
There is no immediate hope that the
election of United States senator
will be accomplished during the pres
ent session.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-01-29
Opposed to Annexation.

New York, Jan. 27 Herald special
from Washington says: President Nc
Kinley will not send a Hawaiian an
nexation treaty to the senate. He is
opposed to the annexation of any for
eign territory. This statement is made
upon the authority of Mr.. Rosewater
of Omaha, who arrived in Washington
today from Canton, where he had an
extended interview with Mr.. Mckinley.
Mr.. Rosewater says that the presi-
dent-elect spoke freely about his for
eign policy, declaring that it would be
essentially one of peace, but vigorous
when American life and property are
at stake.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-01-29
wills Funeral.

Louisville, Jan. 26.-The funeral OF
Hon. Albert S. Willis, late minister OF
the United States to Hawaii, was held
this morning at 1890 o'clock at the
First Christian church. The remains
had been lying in state at his residence
in this city, where they had been
viewed by thousands of friends who
paid the last tribute to the dead diplo-
mat The body did not arrive until
late Sunday night. the train having
been delayed by heavy snow storm