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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-04-17
"Big Time In the Old Town, Tonight"

If a citizen of the far and woolly West, had
been standing at the corner of Main and
North streets on Tuesday night, he would
have witnessed a scene of genuine erciten,ent.
which would have carried his thoughts back
to the time, possibly, when he read dime
novels and heard tales of the daring and
intrepid bravery of Jesse James and Dick
Iurpin or may be of the reckless dash of Cap
tain Kidd and his pirates bold. For There
was a big time in the old town. to night
and the little mole hill looked for awhile like
the great big high mountain that Grimes
tells the little children about in his fairy tales
Elkton's whopping big Preservuor of the
Peace, George Bddle, was there with his
monstrous blue coat and shining brass but
tons, and so was Johnny Ryan, the we'll
known horseman, whose track sagacity has
earned for him no little money. after which
the Elkton tradesmen and others make II
grand scramble at times. 1t wasn't for the
money however that Keeper of Order Biddle,
made the scramble but for Ryan, but the
latter like Willie, "Knew his little Book" and
turned over blank page for the bailiff to
pursue. 1t seems that Ryan was driving up
Main street at an uncertain gait in the town
thoroughfare, that Biddle's eye took in the
situation, and his brain conceived the idea
that Ryan was a transgressor and vioator of
the city ordinance against reckless driving.
Spurred to action, Biddle spurted to his
prize. Ryan didn't want to be "Taken Into
Camp" and informed the officer that he
wasn't to be arrested, or something to that
effect. Bddle ''stood by the ship" and Ryan
and a trusted coorsd servant "stood by the
pumps" and while the officer was getting
the pair by strong physical pursuasion, like
water they flowed Off. Keeper Of Peace Biddl
followed after Ryan and his Sancho Panzo
up the Main street, with a big crowd of
people in the wake. But Ryan was in the
advance guard and when vanguard Biddle
| got in line, he asked himself concerning
Ryan, that same old question of Tom Wat
sons, "Where Am At" Ryan went home
alright, o. X. Fright Side Up With Care"-
and the crowd stood around and talked and
laughed about it. and Bailir Biddle solilo-
quized over What Might Have Been But
the Bill Board and the Poster were not on
the sidewalk down there, and cannot be
blamed.
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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-04-17
Town Topics as Heard by
the Cimcher.
ElktOn and the Bicycle.

The popularity of the bicycle and the "get-
ting to be- universal use of the wheel is no
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-04-17
COUNTY SCHOOLS.

THE WING desires to make the school de-
partmcnt aS complete as possible, and toward
this end all teachers in the county arc re-
4uested to make such contributions regarding
their school work as they may see proper
Reports from all the schools are desired, and
which should reach the WING prompty.l
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-04-17

1t is said that an Elkton newspaper man is
engaged upon u stirring melo-drama, en-
titled "Who Swiped the Beer or "A Daring
Run up n Ladder of the Singerly Fire Com
pany After Bottle" The Cinchcr is work.
ing upon sketch to be called "Half the Story
Was Never Told
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-01-07

Missouri is considering the advisa-
bility of extending the death pen
atty to train robbers. If this could be
made to work backwards so that the
railroads that rob states could be in
cluded, this law would have the ele-
ment of Justice.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-01-07

Samuel "A. Langum, formerly deputy
warden of this institution and now
editor Of the Preston Times, has cap
tured the secretaryship of the Senate.
Many of the old timers remember Sam
ever wore the blue suit of authority in
this prison.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-01-07
Subscri bling for Metropolitan Papers.

The coming year will be crowded with big
news events and happenings. the details of which
everyone interested in national and foreign af-
fairs will want to read. The best Western news
paper published is the Semi-Weekly Republic of
st. Louis. 1t is only 81 d year. and for that
amount it will send two papers a week to any
address for one year. The Republic daily is ST
year, So for six months 81 80 for three months
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-01-07

J. C. Keeffe and Charles w. Ziegler
of Minneapolis were visitors to the
prison yesterday. State Agent Whit
tier accompanied them.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-01-07

Many powerful sermon is powerful
only in its narcotic influence on the
congregation.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-01-07

No matter how much you strive to
give some people their due, they will
always try to do you with the due they
have received.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-01-07

II hate to tell you of it" is the hypo-
critics preface to the tale. the telling of
which gives him great pleasure.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-01-07

The weigh of the transgressor would
not be near SO hard if the scales of
Justice were balanced to suit him.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-01-07

The value of patience depends upon
who practices it. With the poor man
it is cOwardice, but with the politician
it is ''dignitied silence
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-01-07

When writing funny squibs it will
never do to get out of humOr.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-01-07

There's always room at the top
your head-fOr new ideas.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-01-07

The LATEST of tramps can move with
alacrity when the labor movement
comes his way.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-01-07

Prisoners received during the week
ending Jan. 18th, 1. Discharged, 2.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-01-07

{. n. Callaghan of Viola and VIM.
Russian of EyOta were shown the vari-
GUS departments of the prison Tuesday
by Manager Dunn.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-01-07

j. F. McNally, of st. Paul, visited
the institution Thursday. Supt. Con-
nelly, of the L. S. Il L. Co., escorted
him in his sightseeing.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-01-07

In few weeks the senators who have
been bowling for war with Spain will
rise and deliver their annual speeches
against an increase of the navy, and
denOunce such increase as 'incompati-
BILE with the traditional policy of the
country"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-01-07

If the law against receiving stolen
goods could be applied to girls who re-
ceive stolen kisses, there would be some
comfort in the fact that the place
where the goods were planted would
reveal nothing discriminating to a
search warrant.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-01-07

The board of prison managers is in
session today.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-01-07

When man feels that he has out
lived his usefulness and is of no fur
ther use to himself or others, he de-
rives great satisfaction from the belief
that he is a little bit better than his
enemy
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-01-07

Grade standing Jan. 7th: First
grade, 1868; second grade, al; third
grade, 3.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-01-07

Louis BalZer was received Saturday
from Blue Earth Co., to serve life
sentence for uxoricide. He was the
only arrival during the week.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-01-07

Prison population Jan. 9TH: Males,
SOB; females, 4; total, 5O7.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-01-07

DIR. G. n. Newman, formerly con-
nected with the hospital staff of this
institution, visited the prison Monday
renewing old acquaintance. DR.. New
man is now located at Wells, MIMI,
in the practice of his profession. His
wife accompanied him on his visit.
This office has been treated to the
luxury of thorough overhauling.
Paint has been literally used, the dec
Orations dressed up anew and the sur
rounding made as bright as the
prospects of a man who has just in
herited fortune. Even the editor has
been given suit of new clothes, and
we suppose we are expected to give the
paper touch of high life as payment
That tired feeling, contracted during
the holidays, is now over and some
body will read their biography in a
week OF two.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-01-07

Average school attendance during
the week, 159.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-01-07

Patients undergoing treatment in
hospital, g.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-01-07
..--s- reflections.

How oft do congressman awake
To find their hopes have fled
This is the speech he thought he'd make:
?!!???? $50 ??!! *#!! 2
And this is what he said
Il second the motion"
WASHINGTON Star,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-01-07

JOHN F. NORRISH, Hastings
r. w. TEMPLE, Blue Earth City
n. o. HALL, Duluth
RESIDENT OFFICIALS.
HENRY wOLFER. Warden
GEO. BlXBY, Clerk
B. ]. MERRILL. Physician
MISS MARY MCKINNEY, Matron
J. H. ALBERT, Protestant Chaplain
CHARLES CORCORAN, Catholic Chaplain
PRISON AGENT.
F. A. WHITTIER ST. Paul.
... ..--"- Reflections.
How oft do congressman awake
To find their hopes have fed
This is the speech he thought he'd make:
?!!??? =! e + - ?? #* -:
And this is what he said:
II second the notion
Washington Star.
Patients undergoing treatment in
hospital, 6.
Average school attendance during
the week, 159.
Prison population Jan. 9TH: Males,
SOB: females, 4 total, 5O7.
Prisoners received during the week
ending Jan. 7th, 1. Discharged, 2.
Grade standing Jan. eth: First
grade, 1863; second grade, al; third
grades
The board of prison managers is in
session today.
There's always room at the top
your head-fOr new ideas.
When writing funny squibs it will
never do to get out of humor.
Many powerful sermon is powerful
only in it's narcotic influence on the
congregation.
The LATEST of tramps can move with
alacrity when the labor movement
comes his way.
II hate to tell you of it, is the hypo-
critics preface to the tale, the telling of
which gives him great pleasure.
The weigh of the transgressOr would
not be near so hard if the scales of
Justice were balanced to suit him.
No matter how much you strive to
give some people their due, they will
always try to do you with the due they
have received.
{. y. Callaghan of Viola and VIM.
Russian of Eyota were shown the vari-
GUS departments of the prison Tuesday
by Manager Dunn.
j. F. McEally, of st. Paul, visited
the institution Thursday. Supt. Con-
nelly, of the t.. S. Il L. Co., escorted
him in his sightseeing
The value of patience depends upon
who practices it. With the poor man
it is cOwardice, but with the politician
it is ''dignitied silence"
Louis BalZer was received Saturday
from Blue Earth Co., to serve life
sentence for uxOricide. He was the
only arrival during the week.
When man feels that he has out
lived his usefulness and is of no fur
ther use to himself or others, he de-
rives great satisfaction from the belief
that he is little bit better than his
enemy.
In a few weeks the senators who have
been bowling for war with Spain will
rise and deliver their annual speeches
against an increase Of the navy, and
denOunce such increase as "incOmpati-
BILE with the traditional policy Of the
country"
If the law against receiving stolen
goods could be applied to girls who re-
ceive stolen kisses, there would be some
comfort in the fact that the place
where the goods were planted would
reveal nothing discriminating to a
search warrant.
DIR. G. n. Newman, formerly con-
nected with the hospital staff of this
Institution, visited the prison Monday
renewing old acquaintance. DR.. New
man is now located at Wells, Mimi,
in the practice of his profession. His
wife accompanied him on his visit.
This office has been treated to the
luxury of thorough overhauling.
Paint has been literally used, the dec
Orations dressed up anew and the sur
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-06-22
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill bottle or common glass with
urine and let it stand twenty-fonr
hours; a sediment or settling indicates
an unhealthy condition of the kid
neys. When urine stains linen it is
positive evidence of kidney trouble.
Too frequent desire to urinate or pain
in the back, is also convincing proof
that the kidneys and bladder are out
of order.
WHAT TO DO.
There is comfort in the knowledge
so often expressed, that DR.. KiImer's
Swamp Root, the great kidney rene
dy fulflls every wish in relieving pain
in the back, kidneys, liver, bladder
and every part of the urinary pas
sages. 1t corrects inability to hold
urine and scalding pain in passing it,
or bad effects following use of liquor,
wine or beer, and overcomes that UNI
pleasant necessity of being compelled
to get up many times during the night
to urinate. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect of Swamp-Rootis soon
realized. 1t stands the highest for it's
wonderful cures of the most distress
sing cases. II you need a medicine
you should have the best. Sold by
druggists price fifty cents and one
dollar. You may have sample bot
tie and pamphlet both sent free by
mail. Mention the PLAIN DEALER
and send your address to DIR. Kilmer
& Co., Binghamton, N. Y. The pro
prietors OF this paper guarantee tn
genutnenese of this offer.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-06-22
1t Inns been found tbot tho ove,,o -.

1t Inns been found that the average
professional life of trained nurse is
only ten years. In that time she must
save up enough for her support in case
of illness, to which she is peculiarly sus-
ceptible, owing to the nature of her
work. She is always liable to con-
tract contagious diseases from her pa
tients-contagion not only from cpl.
denies, such as cholera, yellow fever
and smallpox, but from the infection OF
typhoid troubles and pneumonia, which
are readily conveyed to the nurse in
close and constant attendance. At the
end of ten years of active work in her
profession, the average nurse is worn
out and incapacitated for further ardu-
GUS service.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-06-22
The Two Growers.

We have had four years of Grover
Cleveland and have fairly entered on
four years of Grover Mckinley. The
difference between the two is very
much like the darkey's description of
the difference between rheumatism
and govt. He said, "put your thumb
in de vice and turn de screw just SO
long as you can bear it and dat is
de rheumatism; den glib the handle
one more turn, and dat is govt" The
country is now in state of financial
govt. The policies of the two admin
istrations are almost identical. The
republicans are trying to raise about
ten per cent. more revenue, though
we have cash surplus of $3.50, OOO,-
600 on hand now. A little additional
tax on some articles of manufacture
are compelling the farmer and labor
ers to pay more for their clothing can
not add materially to the prosperity
of the country. The only tariff bene-
fit in sight is the increase on sugar,
which may induce the farmers to pro-
duce it, but in order to secure this it
was found convenient to raise the
protection of the sugar trust FROM 81
to 81 cents per hundred pounds. I'm
der the "a cents they paid so per cent
per annum on the actual capital in
vested. No doubt the trust contri-
buted literally to put the party in
power and are now claiming their re-
ward.
This country has prospered under
high tariff and under low tariff,
but contraction of the currency has
never failed to produce a panic and
long continued depression. The eff
fects of the law of gra vitation are no
more fixed and irresistible than the
results of a contraction of the cur
rency upon business. In the United
States panics have followed contrac-
ton irrespective of whether the tariff
was high or low, or whether crops
were good or bad. Contraction pro-
duced the panics of 1887, 1867, 1873
and 1898. A great political party is
trying to prove that what had always
happened therefore did not take
place in 1893. Still if Europe will con.
sent they are willing to reverse the
contraction of 1893. They have sent
their wise men to the European ma.
tions, but there is no star of hope in
the east, not even a glimmer of day
light. In all probability the millen-
MUM will dawn before England will
consent to international bimetallism.
Telegraph.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-06-22

The Mount Lebanon Shakers re
Gently performed a great deed of
charity, although it was uot designed
as a charity, being nothing more or
less than an advertising scheme. 1t
however resulted in good just the
same. They gave away 1000 bottles
of their Digestive Cordial to those
suffering from stomach derange
ments.
1t was SO effective in curing those
who used the remedy that they were
loud in their praises of it and in con-
sequence large demand for the Cor.
dsal was at once created.
The druggists of this town have
little books that tell all about it. Di-
gestive Cordial creates an appetite,
aids digestion and brings about a
rapid increase in flesh and strength.
Laxol is the name of palatable
Castor Oil. Just the thing for chill.
dren.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-06-22

Claim jumpers have been so trouble
some about Westmoreland, Kan, that
when Charles OFT saw man hauling
lumber on his land he went out to talk.
with him, and finding that useless he
got spade, and while the man was
away after another load of lumber, dug
hole six feet long and three feet wide
IN the ground. The man came back,
looked at it, and instead of unloading
more lumber took away what he had
previously left there.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-06-22
Got What They Voted For.

Producers who voted for Mckinley
and the gold standard have received
exactly what they invited. They may
not have received their full reward as
yet, but there is more of it coming.
The canning factories in the East re-
port labor abundant at and 8 cents
an hour for men, and 3 and 4 cents
an hour for women. Western labor
must remain idle, or be employed on
the same wage scale, if the English
gold standard is perpetuated.
Sympathy is aroused for the labor
ing man out of a job, or at work for
rs cents day, if he voted against the
gold standard. If he voted for it, he
has his just reward. So with the mer-
chants of Main street who have not
paid expenses since the wave of con-
fidence started and the sun of pros.
perity rose on the of last November.
So with the farmers who have not reed.
cost for their products and are sure
to lose the farm under mortgage. So
with the contractors who are idle
standing on our street corners. So
with the owners of humble homes
that are sure to be sold for taxes next
October or December. If voluntarily
and with their eyes open they voted
for the gold standard they deserve
their reward. The mechanic or labor :
er who was coerced and threatened
by his employer is to be pittid. The
weak minded man who was made to
believe that the few dollars he had
in bank or in mortgage would be
paid him in so cent dollars, deserves
some sympathy.-Telegraph.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-06-22
Cures

frove the merit of Hoods Sarsaparilla- posi-
tive, perfect, permanent Cures.
Cures OF scrofula in severest forms, like
goitre, swelled neck, running Sores hip
disease, sores in the eyes.
Cures OF Salt Rheum, with its intense itching
and burning, scald head, letter, etc.
Cures OF Bols, Pimples, and all other erup-
lions due to impure blood.
cures OF Dyspepsia and other troubles where
good stomach tonic was needed
Cures OF rheumatism, where patients were un-
able to work or walk for weeks.
cures OF catarrh by expelling the impurities
which cause and sustain the disease
cures OF Nervousness by properly toning and
feeding the nerves upon pure blood.
cures OF That Tired Feeling by restoring
strength. Send for book of cures by
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-06-22

It was general practice with dairy
men in earlier times to skim portion
of the cream from the nights milk and
to mix this partly skinned milk with
the fresh mornings supply, the mixture
making the salesmilk. The cream thus
obtained was sold to customers desiring
this article. A few honest and sturdy
DIRECTORS to this slSimming practice sold
only whole milk, and in blunt announce
ment of the fact declined altogether to
supply cream to their trade. This was
In earlier times. Now there is no such
thing as milk used in the business.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-06-22
Suffered 81 Years With Kidney Dis.
Go. Auditor

Mr.. G.. A. Stillson, merchant of
Tampico, ILL.,, writes August 10TH,
1891: ''Foley's Kidney Cure is meet
ing with wonderful success. 1t las
cured some cases here that physicians
pronounced incurable. l myself am
able to testify to it's merits. My face
to-day is q living picture of health,
and Foley's Kidney Cure has made it
such. | had suffered twenty-seven
years with the disease, and to-day
seel ten years younger than did one
year ago. can obtain some wonder.
ful certificates of its medical quail.
ties.
Sold by j. ]. Lowry.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-06-22

The peoples? governor, Tanner of
Illinois, has signed the bill forcing
Chicago to pay millions of dollars
each year, for fifty years, TO the street
car and gas monoplies. 1t is estimated
that it cost 100000 to get the bills
through the Legislature, and if Tanner
didn't get as much more for his sig
nature he is a chump. Altgeld could
have had the same but he was too
honorable to do it, SO the people
turned him down and elected an
honest" man who would sell them
out. Yet Altgeld is the anarchist.
Shame on the fool people.-Tri.
bune.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-06-22
Everybody SAYS SO.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic the most won.
derful medical discovery of the age, pleas.
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on Kidneys, liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system, dispel colds,
cure headache, fever, habitual constipation
and biliousness. Please buy and try box
Of q. c. G. to-day; 10, IS, so cents. Sold and
guaranteed to oars ~ III druggists,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-06-22
Notice

To Owners of Pony Mares: 1 have
purchased the Shetland pony stallion
formerly owned by John McCook.
This is a fine specimen of the pony
family, weighing about 500 lbs, coal
black in color, with heavy name and
tail. Come to my home 81 miles south
of Cresco and look at him and / will
state the fees for services.
j. w. MUDICA.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-06-22
A Word to Physicians.

Do you know that many broad
minded physicians are using Foley's
Honey and Tar Cough Syrup in their
practice. They have found no rene
dy that gave as satisfactory results
tor all throat and lung complaints as
this great cough medicine.
Sold by j. j. Lowry.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-06-22
When You Take Your Vacation

the most necessary article to have
with you( after your pocket book)iis a
bottle of Foley's Collie Cure. 1t is an
absolute prevention or cure of all de-
engagements of the bowels caused by
q change of water. You are likely to
need II.
Sold by J. J. Lowry.