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

The Fifty fourth Congress, which ex-
pired by Limitation on Thursday what
ever may be it's sins of omission or COM
mission, was in one respect at least a re-
cord breaker, over ten thousand four
hundred Bills, and three thousand one
hundred Resolutions, having been intro
duced before it, and referred to its various
Committees
The principal business of this Congress,
aside from the passage of the appropriation
bills, was limited to the first session, the
net results of which were the enactment in
to law of the bills creating the Commission
to determine the true divisional line be-
tween Venezuela and British Guiana; pro-
hlbiting prize fighting in the Territories;
navy of more United States officers who
served in the Rebellion: making one years
residence in a Territory necessary for
divorce; Incorporating the National Society
of the Daughters of the Revolution; defin.
ing the penalty for interference with rail
way trains and persons riding thereon, and
substituting salaries for fees to United
States Marshals and District Attorneys
Aside from the foregoing measures the re-
naming bills excepting the Immigration
bill and the joint resolution for an Inter
nrtional Monetary Conference passed at
the second session were of no general in
terest, Included in these were 700 private
pension bills-an unprecedented number.
In another respect the Fifty fourth Con-
gress was remarkable. This was its stature
to pass a single bill providing for public
Buildings. The House calender contained
100 bills of this class, including the Senate
bill for a Custom House in New York city.
Speaker Reed, however, IN his determine
ton to reduce the expenditures to the
lowest limit consistent with The necessities
Of the Government: set his face sternly
against an l@islatun a. this character.
Notwithstanding TIL, circumstance, the
present Congress is the third in American
history in which the appropriations have
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-03-06
A Tour to Washington at Exceedingly
Low Rates.

Washington is to-day the handsomest city
in America and undoubtedly one of the most
beautiful capitals in the world. That grand
monumental building, the Capitol, has no
counterpart. The new Congressional Ii
brary, with its statues, its has reliefs, and its
marble halls, is Il veritable palace. The
great monument. five hundred and fifty 1--we
feet high. is the loltiest memorial shaft in
the world, and the National Museum has the
reputation of being the most perfect in de-
sign for the purpose of any in existence. In
point of interest it is second only to the
famous British Museum of London. The
three-day tours of the Pennsy lvania Railroad
Company are arranged to cover all these
points of interest, and many more. The
tour of the city is made under the personal
escort Of IN experienced tourist agent and,
every facility is afforded for II complete visit.
The next tour of the present series will
leave New York and Philadelphia March II.
Round-trip tickets, including hotel accom-
modations and every necessary expense. will
be sold at rate of 9li.50 from New York.
$3.50 from Philadelphia, and NJ propor-
tomato rates from other stations. Apply to
ticket agents: Tourist Agent. 1876 Broadway
New York; or Geo W, Boyd, Assistant
General Passenger Agent, Broad street
Station, Philadelphia. m6-lt
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-03-06
The Race Track Question.

The meeting held in Ekton some weeks
ago. followed as it has been 10y active work
from pulpit press and public gatherings,
gives Us courage to hope that the death blow
will be given to that disp"nSary of all evils
in our cOunty-the race track. At the recent
executive my-ting of the County Womans
Christian Temperance Union il was the cN-
pressed GuHrc to recoguz" and appreciate
the beginning of this good work us we'll as
pledge ourselves to aid in any and every way.
Perhaps we are unreasonable woman has
that charged against her at times-but We do
wonder why the Court Of Appeals was not
applied to sooner. Is there no one whose
sworn duty it is to look into all things that
pertain to the peace and prosperity of our
county affairs? If that necessary sentence.
against the peace, government and dignity
of the State, was purposely left out, who is
responsible for it? After the manner of those
country folks who think they are signing
receipt for goods to be delivered, and it a
negotiable note they are called ignorant,
and they suffer for their ignorance; but in
this case the county and state suffer disgrace,
anu MANY ltullieS unoPedhhDio ooiioW ioi
some one else's sins. Oh! the shame and sin
of it. Nothing can be done to repair the past
which in its awfulness has gone to judgment,
but there is work for the future and as in
other things eternal vigilance will be the
price Of success.
The church. home and humanity on one
side; sin and disgrace on the other. Money
will be poured out as 1t has been in the past.
and alas. there are men who can be bought
for pri,e-but it is the price of human souls.
We believe that we have enough true men In
our county to do away with this evil, but let
every member of the societies of the Epworth
League, the Christian Endeavor and W. c. 7.
IT, every moral man and woman who loves
home and humanity feel that there is work
for them to do. Our surest way is by indi-
vidual effort, creating public opinion AID
doing all we can in our homes. We must
realize that we are our brothers keeper.
Taking the motto Of our Y. w. G. 7. IT,, 1--WE
are but one, but we are one-what ought to
be done can be done, and by Gods help shall
be done" then we can reasonably expect
success to attend this effort in behalf Of
morals and good government
We would send word of warning to our
sister county, Hartford, to look into that new
charter for an agricultural fair, that it is not
the beginning OF the end for which Cecil
now suffers disgrace. C..
Woodlawn, March 3, 1897.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-03-06
The KinematOgraphe.

We are pleased to announce to our many
readers that definite arrangements have been
made to give the residentst of Ekton and
vicinity an opportunity to see the marvellous
which has been attracting so
much attention in our larger cities. For the
enlightenment of those who are not familiar
with the character of this invention we will,
state that it projects upon an immence screen
iuii ille-size views, both foreign and domes-
Tic which are given continuous notion alb
soiuteiy true to life in every feature and ges-
lure. SO perfect is the reproduction that it is
uiiiicuit ior an audience to comprehend that
IL Is not an actual eye witness to the scenes
enacted before it,
Inc exhibition will be given at Odd Fellows
nan on Friday evening, March 18th, 1897, and
under the auspices of the Epworth League
connected GO with the NJ. Z. Church of this place.
Tickets now on sale at Wells Drug Store.
price 10, 25 and 80 cts.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-03-06
Trustees of the Poor and Insane.

The regular meeting of the Board of
Trustees of the Poor and Insane was held at
the Aims House February 81. j. II. Maxwell
and A. j. Mearns present.
Minutes of last meeting were read and ap-
proved. Secretary presented his monthly re-
port showing there was available the sum of
S467O,75 on hand to meet the expenses Of the
Poor and Insane, from which there were
warrants drawn to the amount of ?413. Sc.
overseer was ordered to receive at the
Aims House Lewis Montgomery, Samuel
b"rrett ana George Oakley (col.) Reports
number oil lunatics at present 40 Superin-
tehdeht report read and ordered filed
d. W. Harriott was ordered to have
supplies furnished for the month of March.
Secretary was ordered to purchase plows
Tor use OF farm. A. j. MEARNs, Secretary.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-03-06
REFUSED THE JUDGESHIP
Senator Gray Again Declines the APP
pOintment to the Bench.

WASHINGTON, March 2.-The President
sent for Senator Gray to-day and again
rendered him the appointment of United
States district Judge for Delaware and the
senator again declined to accept.
The President has reached the conclusion
that since the Committee on :. judiciary failed
on Monday to report James l.. Wolcott,
there is no possibility of securing his con-
frmation. lie is therefore more than ever
convinced that the only chance of securing
a Democrat Judge from Delaware lies in
Senator Gray's acceptance.
The senator did not see bis way clear to
accept the place and so informed the Presi-
dent.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-03-06
THE INAUGURATION.

Amid the plaudts of fifty thousands of
his countrymen, Major Mckinley on Thurs
day took the oath of office and was inaugu-
rated President of the United States.
The ceremony of Inauguration was i'm
pressve in its simplicity, while the pageant
that preceded and followed it, was grandly
magnificent, and in keeping with the
greatness of the Nation.
President McKinley's inaugural address,
is noticeable expression of broad states
manship, and lofty patriotism, and will
inspire the country with the hope and ex-
pectation of the wisdom and efficiency of
his administration.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-03-06

BRITISH makers of iron and steel pro-
ducts are alarmed by the invasion of their
home markets by American manufacturers.
1t is stated that tin plate bars have been
exported to the Welsh timed plate mills
for several months and that some OF the
timed plates imported recently were made
out of American steel Bessemer steel
billets have been exported, and one Pitts,
burg firm is reported to have been recently
shipping on an order for 10000 tons of
billets, which have been landed on the
west coast of England, at a price of II
shillings below the local price. Other
forms Of iron and steel exported extensively
are hard ware, mechanical tools and various
forms of machinery.
Wages in American mills are more than
double the wages paid in English mills for
similar work. 1t is claimed that the
higher cost Of labor in the United States
has given to employers a greater incentive
to introduce labor saving machinery, and
that the labor cost per ton in American
mills is so low, as compared with the cost
in England, by reason of the larger output
per day, that the cost per ton is actually
below what it is at the most favored mills
in Great Britain, and almost as low as in
Germany.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-03-06

Mr. J. PIERPoNT MORGAN a rich
banker of New York, has been receiving
this week an unlimited amount of gratui.
tous advertising for paying one thousand
dollars for dog. Of course the Populists,
by reason of this purchase, have an addi-
tional grievance against all rich men.
But instead of abusing men of wealth
because they are such, wouldn't it be a
better policy to try and persuade these
same rich men to cultivate the passion for
dogs and thereby secure a boom in the cur
trade.
Now in this particular industry in MARY
land, as in the country at large, the supply
of stock is far in advance of the demand
If an active demand could he created. IN
l!lkton, North East and numbers of other
Maryland towns which have scores and
hundreds of curs of high and low degree
80 burn, it is plain that eur boom
would cpnfer IA lasting blessing not only
upon those who own dogs, but as well upon
people who are dogIess
Nor will such boom probably advance
prices. We know numbers of dog owners
who have priceless (?) ours. that could be
persuaded to take five hundred dollars for
dogs, possibly worth as much or as little J
as the dog Mr.. Morgan has just paid one
thousand dollars for.
The fact is, that Mr.. Morgan and other
bankers like him ought to be encouraged
Maryland towns can't give away lots for
the erection Of untaxed, factories but they
could give away for good dollars, bad dogs,
possibly if the proper inducements were
offered, for few thousand dogs at slight
reduction from New York market prices
We hope we are not too old, yet to see
BOOM in the Maryland dog market.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-03-06

Mr.. BRYAN spoke at Dover on Tuesday
by invitation of his free silver admirers in
Delaware The most sensible thing he said
was. that taxes should be imposed III pro-
portion to benefits derived from, and the
protection offered by the Government. !"
Stated in other words, the greater the prop
erty man has to be protected by the Gov
errment, the more he should pay as his
share of the expenses of the Government.
Under present systems Of taxation the
reverse of this proposition is too often true.
pay in proportion to those who own little.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-03-06
WORKS OF ART AND BOLOGNA
SAUSAGE.

1t would puzzle a Philadelphia lawyer
much more the average member of Con
gress, to explain the economic connection
between works of art and bologna sausage.
Yet the Ways and Means Committee of the
House at Washington last week did dis
cover this mystifying relation, and taking
them from the free list, placed a duty OF
% per cent. ad valorem upon these pro-
ducts of the artists studio and the slaughter
house.
Commenting upon this strange conglom-
Grafton, that sturdy protection journal the
Philadelphia "Ledger' rises to remark:
That the committee should know, but, of
course, does not know, that every civilized
country in the world permits works of art
to pass free through its custom houses, and
that this country was looked upon with
contemptuous scorn so long as it levied
duties upon pictures and statuary, the in
f1uence of which is to ennoble, elevate and
refine the minds of the people. We escaped
the stigma of virtual barbarism only when
we made these noble educators free. Now
it is proposed to fix high duty, equal to
one-fourth their cost, upon them again, to
incur again for us the shame and disgrace
of placing the painters and sculptor's work
of genius on a level with the butchers
hutchery, and officially classifying, by act
Of Congress, Bologna sausage with great
picture or statue.
1t should be incredible that the present
Ways and Means Committee should be de-
liberately guilty of this humiliating and
degrading offence, but as it is true that it
has been guilty of it, an appeal of the
country from its decision to Congress to
correct the committees bad work of ignor-
ance and folly becomes the duty of every
philosophical citizen. The people have
right to demand that they shall not be so
disgraced in the eyes of the civilized world,
as these bologna-sauSage- paintngs-and-
sculpture statesmen of the Ways and
Means Committee seem determined they
shall be.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-03-06

drowning man would have little use for
a method of rescue which would REQUIRE DAVIS.
dlspeptc doesn't want to bother with n
remedy that is going to take weeks to show
It's beneficial effects.
me Mount Lebanon Shakers are Offering a
product under the name Of Shaker Digestive
Cordial which yields immediate relief The
very hrSt dose proves beneficial in most cases &;
ana 1t owing to their unbounded condolences
ia 1t, that they have put 10 cent sample bottles
on the market. These can be had through
any druggist; and it will repay the afflicted to
trial "
Inc Shaker Digestive Cordial relieves by
resting the stomach and aiding the digestion
of food.
LAAOL is the best medicine for children.
Doctors recommend it in place of Castor Oil.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-03-06
MCKINLEY TO HIS FRIENDS.

No man who has ever assumed the dutil S
! of the Presidency, has shared in larger
degree the confidence of the people than
William Mckinley.
There is about him an air Of sincerity Of
of purpose, and honesty of character that
Enthusiastically impress favorably those who
come in contact with him.
Even as caustic critic of the weaknesses
and failings of other men as John j. In
gals expresses the opinion that, the plain
common people have faith in him, and will
give him ungrudging sympathy and
support.
Besides, man S reputation at home is
the best key to his true character, and
how he stands with his neighbOrs, is
generally the safest indication of the real
metal of man.
1t is true, that the local pride of the
town of Canton, Mr. McKinleys Ohio home
has been reasonably stirred by his elevation
to the Presidency, but it has been no less
apparent since his nomination, that he has
a strong hold upon the hearts and affec-
tions of his fellow men in the community
where he is best known.
This feeling of mutual respect and good
will between himself and his neighbors, is
happily reflected in his farewell speech to
his old Ohio friends, when about to take
his departure for Washington, to whom he
sid:
"My neighbors and friends and fellow
citizens: On the eve of departure to the
seat of government, soon to assume the
duties of an arduous responsibility as great
as can devolve upon any man, nothing
could give me greater pleasure than this
farewell greeting-this evidence OF your
friendship and sympathy: your good will,
and, am sure, the prayers of all the peo-
Pile with whom have lived so long, and
whose confidence and esteem are dearer to
me than any other earthly honors'.
"To all of us the future is sealed book;
but if can, by official act, or administra-
ton or utterance, in any degree add to the
prosperity of our beloved country aud the
comfort and well-being of our splendid
citizenship, l will devote the best and most
unselfsh efforts of my life,
'The assumption of the chief magistracy
is of such great importance that partisan
ship cannot blind the Judgment or accept
any other considerations but for the public
good of all to every part and every sec
tom.
"With this thought uppermost 10 my
mind, | reluctantly take leave of my
friends and my neighbors, cherishing i'll
my heart the sweetest memories and the
tenderest thou} hts of my old home-my
home now, and trust my home hereafter
so long as | live. | thank you and bid you
all goodbye.
This is not the language of overweening
self confidence and sef-congratulation, but
that of a man who realizes the serious
character of the responsibilities he is
about to resume, in whose hands would be
the issues of peace and war, of life and
death, the welfare or adversely OF seventy
millions of people.
This brief farewell speech of the presi-
dent-elect was in keeping with all his
public utterances, and conveyed to the
nation the welcome assurance that he will
! be the President of all the people, and
while much will be expected Of him,
public judgment will be both generous and
patient.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-03-06

exceeded billion dollars. If it is claimed
these appropriations be deducted from the
years would be little in excess of one billion
dollars
A number of important measures which
were reported to the House last session AID
were expected to receive favorable consider
alton during the present session were either
defeated or were left on the calendar
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-03-06
SEN ATOR GRAYS REFUSAL

The despatch received from Washington
announcing that Senator Gray had posi-
lively refused to accept the appointment of
United States Judge for this district shat
tered the last hopes of the Democrats that
one of their party would occupy the posi-
ton. There is no possible chance of ex-
Chancellor Walcott being confirmed, and
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-03-06

Mr.. Gray's refusal to accept it leaves the
place open to be filled by a Republican.
Senator Gray's announcement was dis
cussed among the politicians, and they feel
in no kindly mood toward the Senator. The
Senator's friends have little to say, in fact
they refuse to discuss the situation.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-03-06
ELKTON, Md, MARCH &, 1897.

EX-PREsIDENT CLEVELAND took away
with him from Washingto "A disagreeable
companion in the shape Of rheumatic govt.
To smooth Growers wrinkled brow, will
needs require Mrs. Cleyeland's sweetest
voice and tenderest manner.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-03-06
Bilious Collie.

Persons who are subject to attacks of bill
Gus collie will be pleased to know that.
prompt relief may he had by taking Cham
herlan's Cole, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy. and taken as soon as the first indication
OF the disease appears, it will prevent the at
tack. For sale by r. b. Frazer, Druggist.
Elkton, Nd
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-03-06
CT Vi IIb pTUPTICVUI UCIf1E
THE WHIG,

Pre-eminently valuable for it's Local as well as
General Intelligence, News Communications
are respectfully solicited from all sections of
the County in addition to the weekly con-
trjbutons of its regular corps of correspond
ents.
Anonymous communications will receive no
attention, the name of the writer being re-
quired in all cases as a guarantee of good
faith.
To maintain its high standard as family
Journal no offensive or Objectionable adver-
tlsements will be admitted at any price.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-03-06

Local Matter Ten Cents line for single
insertion.
Transient Rates-Eight Cents line for one
and four cents Il line for every additional
insertion One inch of space counted as
twelve lines. Special rates for regular adver-
tisements furnished upon application.
Marriage and Death Notices inserted gra-
tuitCusy. Obituar les will be charged NAH the
usual rate of transient local matter.
The circulation of the WING being among
the most intelligent classes Of Cecil county
and the adjoining counties of Maryland, rem
sylvania and Delaware. the proprietor confi-
IDENTIFY recommends it to business men as n
most desirable medium for remuneratiVe
advertising.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-03-06
Kind Words.
PHILADELPHIA. March ID, 1897.

PHILADELPHIA, March %, 1897.
DEAR SIR:
Pleas" send m" your bill including next
year for my subscription. look for the
GEAR ola WING every Saturday aud | enjoy
going over the news Of Old Cecil, where my
early manhood was spent. | cannot do
without the WING. Very truly yours,
II NJ
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-03-06

Crayons, Pastels-Ol and Water Colors-
enlarged from all sizes at reasonable prices
Groups, Wedding Parties, Interiors of Par
ors, etc., ETC., taken by flashlight at any
time, day or night.
Outdoor Photography Views, Landscapes,
Picnic Parties, Animals. Horses specially.
Studio positively closed on Sunday.
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Advertising Rates:

ON. YEAR, si.so. SIX MONTHS 76c SINGLE COPY, &C
INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE.
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DISBURSEMENTS

To Poicy-holders for Claims by Death
To Polcy-holders for endowments, Dividends etc .
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SatesBo r,z
First lien Bond and Mortgage 71sno7o s6
"''"S vi ooeNe "'' D'"u'
Real Estate
Cash in Banks and Trust Companies 700 90
Accrued interest net deferred leh'oh's etc. 6555555
Sa3474tI4S
Reserve oF ro"e' ana o''e iaoiaeS'
surplus S29753,5I4
Insurance and Ann"lteS IN force $91s69s,s5S As
have carefully examined the foregoing Statement
liabilities calculated by the Insurance Department.
CHARLES A. PREI.IER, Auditor.
From the Surplus dividend will be apporioned asusua
Insurance in Force ia Delaware and the Eastern Shore
nuan written and paid for during 90
New Business
Death CIlnS ana eh'o""nS '"o curing year
HERBERT N. FELL, Gen'l Agent
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-03-06

LAAOL is the best medicine for children.
Doctors recommend it in place of Castor Oil.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-03-06
High Prices
Wiped Out.

William b. Coleman has just opened in
Chesapeake City one of the largest Furniture
Stores in Cecil county, whore you will find a
general assortment of all kinds of furniture.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-03-06
ESTABLISHED IN 1871.

Associate Editor and Business Manager