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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-13
ELECTION BRIBERY.
ME election law has brought about a change
the character of elections in Maryland. IL nsures

ME election law has brought about a change in
the character Of elections in Maryland IL insures a
secret ballot and fair count 1t has stopped the padding
Of registration lists the voting of men, using Of
repeates and the stung of baoboxes gives Republic
and Democrats alike fair opportunity prevent
the other side 1t has made roughng of the polls lost
and with few amendments will be perfect human
ingenuity can devise in every aspect one.
This the of bribery money to influence
voters to inducements of that Bribery has
familiar to the voters that to-day there hardly county
State in which there does Who in return
for voting for candidate demand right for ost day.
This from s. $780, Ten years ago percentage
mecenary voters very small Money influence
ing elections could be used only barbecues Today babecues
are ont of fashion Their can be divided into five and
dollar bills, and "beer results obtained. nearly all
counties of the northern tier bribery has increased aarmng
The day when State Senator could be elected with
tue of less than William Mcmahon NcKag elected has
gone by in Aegany In Cecil proud its political morality
the situation tesey and truthfuy expressed telegram
from weknown Republican politician the day
election: Our people sold out Money ruled in Washington
In Caroline party spent $40 and the other
for votes on election day. according to the frank
several OF the foremost citizens and politicians Of the county In
Dorchester in Kent in Talbot in Worcester in Prince Georges
of the counties Southern Maryland the
election acknowledged before and since by who stand high
in church. in society in politics. largely "a question cash
Is it not high time that stringent laws passed, and
decisive steps aker to put end to such degadaon Bribery
condemned N both parties. They evil that should
ne Suppressed bat the other fellows practice it, and they must
peoce do likewise Ever since Maryland has been State,
bribery has heeu crime statute. The old law made
both parties to act of bribery equally guilty and neither would
inform the other The law provides penalty of
six months to five years imprisonment in Jail
tiary for the person convicted of brbing Offering bride
But the law practically dead letter To
diminish the evil which growing in probably every
State in the Union combination of carefully devised legislation
and thoroughly aroused public sentiment is necessary.
BY such combination the evil of corruption in elections
which, in former times fragrant in England
been in America has in country wholly got
rid of.
We must get lid of it here if remove a serious
danger to free institutions 1t to be hoped that
Assembly will be called upon this matter which
urgently demands attention.-B fillmore News.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-13
ENDEAVORERS MEET.
Cecil County Was Well Represented at
the Baltimore Convention.


At the eighth annual convention of the
Maryland Christian Endeavor Union held In
Baltimore. this week, beginning Tuesday,
Cecil county was well represented. The
delegates from Cecil were:
Mr.. William G. Cole. Miss Lizzie L. Krauss
Mr.. Daniel Krauss, Miss Emma L. Smith,
Mrs. Krass, Miss Elizabeth Scarborough, MIR.
w. Arnot Shaw, Mr.. Joseph Wiley, Miss
Minnie Gatchell, Miss Sue c. Bye, Mrs J. X.
Lewis, Miss Carrie Kimball, Mr.. Edwin d.
Carhart, Mr.. j. E. Abbots, Miss Edith Gard
liner.
In welcoming the delegates, Mr.. James E.
Lynch. president Of the Baltimore City
Christian Endeavor Union, said: "If this
State is to be won to Christ young manhood
and womanhood must be strengthened. 1t
seems to me pity that we cannot have the
great conventions just before elections for
believe if we held them then they would
'xart a powerful influence in favor OF the
right against the wrong. This association
stands for Christian citizenship"
A strong address was made by Rev. Edwin
Heyl Deik, OF Hagerstown, whose subject
was "Christian Missions at the end of the
Century" He said in part omissions have
lost mnch of their heroic element. They are
being questioned as regards both methods
and results. The question is being asked
Has not the time come for the transfer Of
the native church into the hands of the
native Christians?' Can We move forward
with the old-time assurance and enthusiasm?
What is the final judgment of travellers and
scholars concerning Christian missions?
''The end of the century already lemon
strates Christian missions to be the supreme
factor in modern civilization. There was IA
civilization in Rome. but who would care to
repeat ii? There is Il civilization in China,
but who cares to adopt ii? Wherever civil
ization is richest in personal worth and
national culture, there you will always find
the uplifting hand of an evangelical Christ
ianty.
''Th" end Of the century points to the
Christian missions us the controlling force
in the realization of international peace and
the federation of the race There must be IL
spiritual conquest of brotherhood and right
eousness or there can be no peace for humal =
ity.
The end of the century finds Christian
missions more widely accepted than in any
period Of the church's history What are the
returns from the distant lands of mission
endeavor? The answer is full of promise
and joy
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-13
THE CALF PATH.

One day through the primeval wood
calf walked home, as good calves should
But made a trail all bent askew,
A crooked trail, as all calves do.
Since then two hundred years have fled,
And, infer, tho calf is dead.
But still he left behind his trail,
And thereby hangs a mortal tale.
The trail was taken up next day
By lone dog that passed that way.
And then wise bel-wether sheep
Pursued the trail DER vale and steep,
And drew the flock behind him, too,
AS good bell-wethers always do.
And from that day, DER hill and glade,
Through those old woods path was made,
And many men wound in and out
And lodged and turned and bent about
And uttered words of righteous wrath,
Because twas su ch crooked path;
But still they followed do not laugh
The first migration Of that calf,
And through the winding woodway stalked
Because he wabbled when he walked.
This forest path became lane,
That bent and turned and turned again
This crooked lane became road,
Where many poor horse. with his load,
Toled on beneath the burning sun,
And travelled some three miles in one.
And thus century and a-half
They trod the footsteps of that calf.
The years passed on in swiftness fleet,
The road became village street.
And this, before men were aware,
A city's crowded thoroughfare,
And soon the central street was this
OF a renowned metropolis.
And men two centuries and a-half
Trod in the footsteps Of that calf;
Each day a hundred thousand rout
Followed the zigzag calf about;
And DER his crooked journey went
The traffic of continent.
A hundred thousand men were led
By one calf near three centuries dead.
Chicago Tribune.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-13
ADJUSTMENTS.
"What Happened to JONES'" at Ford'S
Opera House Next Week.

"What Happened to Jones" the comedy
success Of the current New York season. will
be given its first production ut Ford's Opera
House, Baltimore, next week. This merry
play has just concluded II laughing record Of
ten weeks at the Bijou Theatre and will be
presented here with all the attractive advant-
ages of the Metropolitan production.
George H. Broadhuret, the gifted author
has written nothing brighter or better in II
dramatic sense than this clever work. it has
been highly praised by the New York press
and its general endorsement is in evidence 10y
the crowded houses and enthusiastic recep-
tions it has nightly received.
1t is thoroughly enioynbIe from beginnin.
to end, Il modern play which both interests
and entertains. A good plot worked out with
dramatic skill and portrayed by an admirable
company of artist" merrymakers, including
George Boniface. Jr., George ODER, Katherine
Oserman. sprightly Anna Belmont and other
well known favOrites
During the run Of the comedy in New York
its tlftieth and sev"nty-iilt consecutive pei
formances We're observed by appropriate
souvenirs An event Of the engagement was
an evening spent in the entertain ment of II
multitude of Joncs's. Invitations were
issued for special evening to thousands of
parties by the name Of Jones. and as IL re-
markable fact an audience by that name X
clusively, roared and laughed over the very
amusing qualities of "What Happened to
Jones -
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-13

Lupin's celebrated Dress
Fabrics always stand for high
quality. We are offeI ing now
a very handsome shaded dag
onal, made of the finest wool
and of the newest design.
There's but one dress in each
COLI ring. These goods are
46 inches wide and made to
sell for $I.25. We shall them
for 75c.
A beautiful Canavo Dress
mixture is very dressy and
makes up in a charming man.
ner. The mixture is very
fine, giving a rich lustrous
effect. They are SO inches
wide and fully worth ST per
yard. A late season will . i've
them to you now for 7oc. In
all the new colors.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-13

IN address at the annual meeting Of the Freemens Aid
and Southern Education Society of the Methodist Church held
Brooklyn Monday Bishop Maaleu said that the Free linen
Aid Society stood for tn and hest interests Of the
SIN elections" said 'thee is
for great alarm. The South stands
anarchm and of the great cities OF the North The
1t believes Bible
Mount Noses Jonah and the 7hae and the people
ing Isaiah asunder" The report Of Managers
showed that in the South the Methodist Episcopal Church had
expended 100000 in addition the expenditures
local societies during the last year.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-13

THE rejection of Mr.. Hanna by the Legislature of Ohio
would be generally regarded blow at President Mckinley
and for that the pending Senatorial contest that State
attracting general interest.
Whatever may be the ostenbe of the Republican
opposition Mr. Hanna the evident disposition of the Demo
to strike the administration blow Ivy the defeat of Mr.
Hanna should be sufficient sofy the Republicans and
Mr. Hanna reelection to the Senate
The pops on Of the Democrats to vote for Governor Bush
nell he get enough Republican votes to elect him
be the plan devised defeat discred Mr. Hanna
the representative OF the administration.
No true Republican, either in of Ohio wish
this scheme succeed.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-13

THE Boston Post usually keen observer Of passing political
thinks that Mr. recognized last spring
only hope putting the silver deuson aside and trying
make his fight purely party issues 1t late. Had he
taken that ground years year ago. his political
might have been prolonged Had he taken still stronger
ground still earlier date and instead Of seeking
Democratic councils in 1893 planted himself firmly the old
Democratic principle of sound money much would have been
forgiven him, and he might have honorable place
OF his counymen is few but those attached his
personal fortunes will regret his fall
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-13
Suits
and
HvErEuatE

Satisfaction in wear, fit,
looks and price. Twenty
dollars will buy a good
Suit and Overcoat, $40
for Suit, $40 for the
Overcoat. We have
them for less. We have
better ones as high as
you will care to 60. We
have more styles in $40
Suits and Overcoats than
at any other price and
always intend to have the
best in the market tor any
amount you spend with
us. We are selling mostly
single-breasted Suits, but
the doub le-b re It e d
Sack is very stylish, and
we have have good styles
at So to SIS. In Boys
sizes, Io to 10 years, we
have just as nobby and
stylish suits as in the
larger sizes and at cor
respondingly lower prices.
See our line of short
Overcoats in both heavy
and light weights.
Open evenings.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-13

MARYLAND loses a valuable citizen in the demise of DR.
Carey Thomas Of Baltimore who died suddenly
say, that city. OF high repue physician, he
generally esteemed his prominence activity
in phianropc ard moral that bore evident
his community.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-13

WHILE Mr. Richard Croker the chief but leader OF
Tammany Hail. being denounced generally the reputable
citizens Of New York the defender OF the inquiries
politics. and whose continued dominance regarded
by them to Republican institutions, Mr. Stead,
prominent English editor PUSHES the defense
Crokerism by citing the mayoay
vndcation of him and his political methods.
Editor Stead, with all his British assurance will have
difficult task in attempting public opinion in
Crokersm any species Amer
lean political bossism.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-13

and decorations which will make it a genuine
Thanksgiving Supper. Supper will reserved
from p. m. to 10 p. m.
On Tuesday evening of next week, Novem-
Der 10th, the Mercy and Help Department of
the Epworth League will give Chrysanthe-
mum exhibition at the home of Mrs ]. E.
Alexander. The admission charge will be 10
cents. Ice cream, cake and candy for sale.
The proceeds will be for the benefit of the
poor.
Tomorrow. Sunday, will be the date for the
Sunday School Missionary Anniversary at
Crouch's Chapel. A program with new
music has been arranged. All are cordially
invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. L. Nassau, will give an
organ and song recital In the Presbyterian
Church, Newark, Delaware, on Thursday
evening Nov. 18. Mr.. Roberts. OF Pbilade-
phia, will assist Mr.. and Mrs. Nassau.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Woman's Home Missionary Society was held
on Friday evening, at the home OF Mrs. Ben
jamin Price.
Rev VIM. Schouler will preach on the SUBJ
ject of "Temp 'rance,' at the morning service
in Trinity Church. tomorrow, Sunday
The ladies of the NJ. p Church in Warwick
will hold a supper and festival in the Town
Hall on Wednesday and Thursday evenings,
November 10 and II. Oysters and all the
delcacies of the season will be served in
abundance. All are invited
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-13

ONE woman has been awarded fellowship and others
ha, been appointed to scholarships in the Department Phil
Osophy of the University Of Pennsvan the
institution.
This is radical departure, but action that
emphasizes the fact that about taking
tion in this country
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-13

THE gold Democrats made remarkable gains in the recent
elections despite the fact that light generally cast
In Iowa there gain of 20 cent last years.
Massachusetts about IL cent and in Kentucky nearly
cent.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-13

ME first annual report of Commissioner of Pensions H.
Clay Evans the Secretary just been
i made public, the statistics of which will be of general
interest readers.
There added to the rolls during the names of
So 10 pensioners and there restored the rolls
pensioners who had been previously dropped total of 402
During the period the losses the roll by
DEATH 1914 by remarage mothers 1915 by legal
limitation mno 1858 for failure to claim pension
and 1850 for other aggregate of A. 122
The whole number of pensioners the roll. 50
1897 9760 The gain the previous year
1t will thus be that the pension roll has yet begun
show dmnuon though has been anticipated by pred
in Office that such would be the fact widows
Revolutionary soldiers still on the rolls
During the a. 54 pension certificates issued of
which number so 01 original allowances and
reissues increases reservations, renewals &c OF this
number 81 certificates of various in that
Bureau until July 1884, and accordingly credited the
past fiscal year.
During the period 76 234 claims of classes were
dsaowed This number however, does include claims
which made for higher rates of pensions.
The dsbused for pensions pension agents
during the year $780, 100 22 H. and the
by the Treasury settlement Sl500OO total S139
5 This exceeds the amount dsbused during the fiscal year
1896 by the sum of 81 ,5S4 4S01S.
If the 6l certificates which, stated were held
that bureau until July 1897 had been mailed the pension
amounting 81 col besides additional annual
value which would also have been charge the appopa
ton This added that actually dsbused makes an
aggregate of Sal 800, 1886.
The appropriation for the payment of pensions
year 1897 only $lO The average annual value
each pension at the close Of the $3 The
annual value each pension under the general 1852
each under June 27 $780, was 1902
The aggregate annual value of all pensions the close
the 1929 49, 1923 This OF course excludes cases
that held up
In conclusion the report recommends the publication of
complete list of pensioners and the passage law to the
end that pension granted any soldier that
shall marry hereafter.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-13

Our Wool Knit Skirts are
very popular and at the low
prices are quick sellers. They
come in red, black, light blue
and navy with fancy stripe
borders at soc. each.
Boys heavy wool, natural,
gray Shirts and Drawers, soc.
each, in all sizes. These gar
ments are made especially
strong and the average boy
will not go through them
easily.
Heavy wool fleece lined
Underwear for men. A splen-
did bargain and our third lot
OF these popular things.
Camel S hair color and worth
81. Our price, soc. each.
Best quality dark Calicoes, &c.
Best quality silver gray Chintz, all
in dress patterns, 75c. each pat
tern
Pillow Cases, 2-inch hem, Sc.
Hill Muslin, yard wide, &c.
Unbleached Sheeting, yard wide, &c.
A fine lot of Linen Hucka-
back Towels, ready hemmed
for use, with blue or red
borders. Large sizes, 20
inches wide, 40 inches long,
for IL = c. each.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-13

THE attention Of the Democrats who puming
making gans the respectfully called to
the fact that result OF that election to absolutely
Republicans Of control Of the Senate next Congress
Ohio Mark Hanna Maryland and sends
Republican, New Jersey Republican in place of
Smith, Democrat North Dakota will Republican
succeed Roach Wisconsin will send Republican succeed
MITCHELL California will send Republican successor to White
Democrat West Virginia will replace Faulkner Republican
and the O. P. will again control the by good round
majority it does in the House.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-13
ELKTON, MARYLAND, NOVEMBER 10, 1897.

perhaps unreasonable that any election
carefully will upon actual test disclose
defect he renpdef hv subsequent legislation
Admirable in general features the election law
the he clef npon in advance of the meeting of
the next Legislature to interpret two sections of the law which
to he in cor tct
Section 66 of Article 81 explicitly that ballots which
do not bear the initials of the judy" who held them shall
be rejected Section 81 of the article indicates that they
should be counted On this point AtnevGenera Clabaugh
says: 1T impossible advance of the determination of
the question by Of last precisely how these
provisions taken together shall be construed"
In Anne Arundel county the counting of number of ballots
without the initials of the judge has resulted in the election
Republican County Treasurer and County Commissioners while
the remainder OF the Democratic ticket successful Mandamus
proceeding aont to he instituted in the court to compel the
board of to reject the questionable ballots
In Somerset county, where the show the election of
the entire Republican ticket similar angle has arisen When
the Board Of organized the Democratic member
elected secretary of the board Owing alleged irregularities in
the the secretary refused sign the certificate The
board reconvenei and organized by erng of the Repub
members secretary and he signed The Demo-
will take the point Of law.
of the districts Of Carroll county a similar
occurred, but the votes counted.
COMMENTING upon the failure Of the
Amendment relating the merit receive the ratification
of the popular Baltimore
friends of Civil Service reform feel discouraged
practical and substantial fruits of the late election theirs
There is necessity shown for thorough and effective
educational campaign favor of which is par
tsan character and ought have the active support
Democrats well Republicans With and Rasn
of the way, this ought difficult undertaking.
In the only public which he sae
during the campaign Mr.. German admitted his hostility
to Civil Service reform. His followers apparently took their
from him. and vented their animus by striking down the amend
men which had rens In this work they doubtless
the congenia and sympathetic aid of spolsmen. The
failure Amendments the subj c Just stood
before the Legislature of 1896 undertook deal with it,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-13

VERY few of the Democratic papers the take very
kindly the suggestion OF Mr. candidate for
the Democratic nomination for stepping stone to
the nomination for the Presidency
The "Cenevile Observer is very outspoken on the
subject and He has been beaten three in
cesson in this State for although Immediately candidate
the previous elections the nevertheless fought
almost solely him and his methods Mr. Hurst although the
candidate two hardly the matter
fact and the whole campaign turned upon German it was
last year. and this year directly fought him. 1t is
apparent therefore, that the only sensible thing Goan
to do in order Democratic retire from
political sink his aspirations and
aid cheerfuy and heartily the party that has
long honored and been governed and controlled by
have sufficient faith his Democracy believe that do So
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-13
CHURCH NEWS.

Interesting Items Concerning the vari-
Gus Churches.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-13

ZHE ladies of the Parish
~ Aid Society. of st. james
Church, Port Deposit,
will give II supper in town
Hall, on Wednesday night.
Nov. II, from 6 p. m. to 10 p.
m wit IA Snma nniunn fuutnrnn
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-13

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The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-08-13

TTLLA REBEKAH LODGE, NO. 81, meets
" the second and fourth Wednesday in
| each month at Odd Fellows Hall.
Visiting members in good standing cor
daily invited.
HMRS, EMMA RODDA, NC.
Miss olive Lang, Secretary.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-08-13
BREVlTIES.

The diamond has been found on all
continents and in almost every country
in the world.
The longest single arch in a stone
bridge is 9sh feet, over the Ralto at
Venice.
In japanese saws the teeth point to
ward the handle, and both saws and
planes cut toward the workman.
Thrce-fourths of the earth's surface
cannot lie cultivated on account Of
mountain ranges, deserts, swamps and
barren ground.
Until the discovery Of the gold mines
in California Russia was the greatest
gold-producing country, mining about
$l3.OJG,00O q year.
The two highest inhabited spots on
earth are hrevichiary and Mucapata,
mining camps in the Andes. The form
er has an elevation of 1880 feet.
A break in the main water pipe in
street in Tombstone, Ariz., in No
uember, was found to have been caused
by the roots of u tree, which had
grown around the pipe and crushed ii
so that it burst.
In poetry violets are always blue"
never purple. But as u matter of fact
but half of the 20 and odd varieties in
the United States are blue. The rest
are purple, yellow, white, lilac and one
green.
When once filled in, Moslem grave
is never reopeDed on any account. To
remove the faintest chance OF Il be;nG
thus detilcd, cypress tree is planted
after every internent, so that the Gem
eteries resemble forests more than any
thing else.