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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-30
HONEST MONEY DEMOCRATS DECLARE FOR
REPUBLICAN, LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATES.

'Eh1 honest money Democrat in Cecil county, if he be
true to his principles, will follow the example of the
IL Honest Money Democratic League of Maryland, and
throw his vote for the Republican Legislative candidates
The address issued by the League this week. states
clusiyely the reasons why he should so vote
III $780, as cold Democrats the address, could
pp' SILVER candidate on silver PLATFORM and now 1897
we are unable to support candidates Legislature
nominated on the above platform silver nences when
ose candidates. elected would be charged with the election
Senator to represent Maryland in the Senate m the limited
States.
But this is all The eesver influence is seen not only
IN the PLATFORM but in the candidates for the Legis
lature.
On the Democratic Legislative ticket nominated tropohout
Mary land find that those districts which might bs ca,sa
ny the Democratic party 80 the candidates
are either avowed silver supported the reesver platform
at the last election of gentlemen could only
result in the election Of United Senator identified with
the silver heresy to represent Maryland.
The strength of the silver movement and has heap i, tho
States Senate and it has been the silver majority that
ooay winch mas th"ared all efforts for putting currency on
sound basis The fight for honest money not over The Demo-
cratic State platforms of Massachusetts, Pennsylvania Ohio vir.
gn rearm the silver platform of the Democratic
venton of 1885, thus threatening us with dancer of silver
majority In the next House Representatives How strong is the
ho OF the treever influence the leaders MARYLAND
Democracy may be clearly when spite of the
that this is soundmoney State the crushing defeat
on last year by their they do venture to declare for
sound money.
at no time has the margin between the gold and silver forces
in the United States Senate close as now It n
ha this State be represented in the Senate man known to be
in sympathy with the principle of finance for the maintenance NJ
which this league organized in 1896
Maryland is soundmoney State and vet during the long
battle for sound that has gone in the United States
ate her influence has been against the cause of sound
| distinctly as that of Kansas
We entitled to demand that the infuenca Of son,d
money State shall be thrown sound money We can
not consent that shall be handed over to the advocates If free
silver nor even that shall be kept neutral in the fight
The Money Democratic League Of MARYLAND h
e true 10 the history and traditions party ndorses the
sound-money candidates for the State J4;s,a,nro 90
she principles of finance for which this League was orad and
candidates we compelled say are only to he onpd or
the ticket nominated by the Rep party of Marvlandr
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-30

ARYLAND will be returned to those to whom its
I'M agement OF right beongs-the party that gave its
citizens clean and capable administration thirty
years.-Cecl Nescs of Wednesday,
When Michael Binnon, Democratic boss, ruled at An
napois and extorted fifteen Of every private appropa
ton bill passed by Democratic legislature that olean
and capable administration of State affairs?
When John Lee Carroll and Arthur German, Demo-
cratic BOSSES roughed the city of Baltimore 1875 and
through their subseren TOOLS raped the ballot
out j. Morrison Harris from the Gubenatora chair Of Maryland
that clean and honest" performance? ..,
When Freeman Rasin, Democratic boss, potential
in the politics OF Baltimore city, and made oehoder
tribute to the most gigantic corruption fund collected
yand, that what The Nems calls clean capable
administration?
When Stevenson Archer Democratic "boss stole from,
the Treasury of the State hudred thirty thousand dos
that another sample what is pleased to term
clean and capable administration?
When Democratic Governor and Democratic officials having
charge Of the matter failed to compel the that Dem
ocrac Treasurer to make good the loss due th steal
that also "a clean and capable administration of the affairs
this Commonwealth?
When Democratic officials looted the Treasury the Chesa
apake and Ohio Canal Company bankupted that great
ton destroyed its property and imposed the people Mary
land the loss of millions of money that clean and capable
| administration of State affairs? 49,
Doesn't The Ner in fact know that instead of "a clean
and capable administration the Democratic party gave to the
citizens of Maryland for rty years. the corrupt the most
shameful and the roenst administration the whole history
of the State?
Doesn't The Ne know, that those thirty years one
long record OF corrupt Hobbies at Annapo of purchased eps
ation OF rotten rings with their Eugene Hggnses Mcha
Bannons and Morris A. homases and Sonny Mahons demand
ing tribute from citizen who sought Genera
Assembly for needed laws weak Executives
who did the bidding their made the taypayes fee
the iron hand of that gang of political reebooe who we
kicked out OF power two and who seeking once
by the aid OF The Ne others of s kind 70 e
into the public crib?
God help the people of Maryland gang does get bac!
into power.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-30
Fote for S. G. England and Henry
Watson. They zyou1d make excellent County
Commissioners.
A DESPERATE GAME,

ME depths OF political desperation degradation have
been reached in tie base attempt defeat the Rennb
can ticket in Baltimore, by breaking down public conf
dence in a prominent industry of that cty-the Column
bian Iron Workshecause orsoot its worthy President Mr.
"m l. Malster is the Republican candidate for the Mayoraty
with every prospect of election.
What the business of that city and the State
ally to think of reckless political rng that not hesitate
strike serious blow the industrial interests of that ct that
may secure its return to political power.
Nothing could ocbly demonstrate the absolute
and disregard of public interests which animate the
Rasin machine than this incident They care what interests
public individual injured they only get back into
power This fresh proof OF what really means comes
OPPORTUNITY this stage OF the campaign and will NOT be
forgotten by voters next Tuesday whe they the polls
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-30
THOSE WERE HALCYON DAYS.

MAT Mr. German is making the fight of his life, be
restored to his ancient prestige the Supreme Political
Boss of Maryland, is plain for argument.
But the people have long since tired of "Bosses' in
politics and will have of them
They only keeny the bitterly humang
of the old Machne Ring in Maryland to desire its
They remember the nQue and corruptions the obby
his unrghteous toll" upon the legislation the State
and sweed the grandmoters fund by brazen exactons
Baltimore journal recalls those hacyon GU days the
thrd" House Annapolis when plugging corporations an
active political industry under the leadership Rasin ig
gins and Sonny Mahon,
When the ''grandmothers fund.- low, the regular
business OF the lobby slack it favoe these
gentry Themselves the Introduction OF a calculated
nuriousy the business ard the large
corporation with the inquiry, "How much will you give" or
what will it be worth you have the bill defeated? The
the lobby all the time to catch game agonp
and acoming Even the States appropriations
subjected time shave of fteen per by these
clever politicians who insisted that hut for good offices
appropriations could have passed Much was of course
little better than highway robbery, and the the men
who stood in every road leading the halls of legislation with
their npeous demand stand and deliver" those pre-
csey, OF Dick Turpin and Jack Sheppard.
And the who originated this scheme plumber
and who po most largely by it, the are to-day
asking the voters OF this State in their power again
their old practices of backmail extortion
They will Deyer do it.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-30

R. Writ is reported in his stump speeches.
INl wit of the late S Teakle Walls-without quoting
| hm-to the effect that the editor of the WING
other of his critics. need 'heavy weights to
prevent their translation like Elijah of old
We the of the county, concerned so
much whether the Cecil John has his robes
for Heaven ready they about the heavy weights drag
him down in his political flight towards Annapolis
What they?
(1) He is counsel for the B. & 0. Railroad elected wi
this corporation which monetarly carrying
patrons Of the turf dispense with his serv:c 5?
(2 His position attorney the racing people, who ARE
valuable clients?
3 He weighted by party platform that means
anything nothing.
az His alleged personal dallance the evil the people
abolished
(5) His confession, that the track people thought
he could be secured as lobbyist in their interest their
offer him of fee of 81 compensation for
his services at Annapolis.
co. His alleged lobbying against track gambling
bill two years ago. denied indeed, but disproved
~ His admitted hostility antace gambling egisa.
ton two years ago
8) His persistent refusal to declare his position the voters
of the county, and the maintenance to this hour evae
equivocal and ambiguous position this important ISSUE
9) The acceptabity of his candidacy the race track
followers They believe in him. they working his election
Are they fools have they had wink of other eve? Let
thoughtful voters judge
0 His personal and professional securing the regis
traon of track
Any Of these turning down all to-
ethe they of substantial reasons his
appeal to the county for his election the Legislature
uncture piece OF audacous etroney paaeed only by
insult to the intelligence of the of this
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-30

HE Democratic legislative candidates trfed seriously
with the people of this county, by their declare
their position on the race track question: pay
the penalty Of their act on Tuesday next.
The truth that all four of these gentlemen
Writ Jenne and Thompson are today practically uncommtted
on this question: and the best evidence the other
fact that they soliciting the of the of the race
track and will receive the practically solid every friend
Of the gambling syndicate in the county.
conversation the of Ekton week shows how
the political game (?) is being worked
who has voted Democratic ticket was ask nv
an acquaintance how he intended 20 vote this fall
He replied that ''Mr. prominent track man had
asked him personal favor support the Democratic legis
tive candidates"
But said his friend, 'you do intend to do so?u
81 do not see how can help it, the reply 'or non
know that for hro past the track has been and r 10 me
Now ask the of the county they can draw anv
other conclusion than that these Democratic candidates are
sidered safely in the track interest they are So
which interest will be primarily should thew reach
Annapolishe track syndicate interest the thous
and of citizens of the county, who believe track gambling ia
stigma upon the fair name of Cecil?
And yet plofessedly religious men, those openv and
identified with the churches of the county, on their Blended
knees mplorng the Almighty their sons from, the
pes temptations and evils of the betting ring are apparently
lending open the partisan solicitation of partisan aso
cates, their for they know the
track men supporting just as zeaously they.
How these things be- and truth honesty NOT sac
feed, the altar of Mammon?
Will of those gentlemen who on the 9th Of March last
made such vehement declarations in the PRESBYTERIAN Church n
Ekton and gushingy e party behind ~ please consider
this humang phase OF religion in politics. voting az one
prays.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-30
JUklNC AND JOKING,

E latest accounts to reach the WING Office of the recent
RMe Bari meeting at which the beloved disciple p Of
Gormansm to joke civil service reform and ink,
the track question show to have been grevons
disappointment to the intelligent Democrats that district
1t supposed by them time was ripe for the ono
promised and long delayed unburdeg soul to his roo
confding constituency.
The Gbater of Democracy had been appropriately selected
the geographical spot best able the shock u aside
from few boyh filings Ekton clergyman and the editor
the WIG effort himself on the race track
tion proved fiat abortion.
As the WING has all along predicted election day will he
allowed to before of the legislative
ddates will in hs % tell the Cecil how he stands
important public issue.
Joking and juking may vote-catchng policy or it
may
Most probably not.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-30

THE next Legislature will elect Senator to represent Mary
land in the place of Senator The whole npston
whether Senator German you like some other Danocat
who endorses free silver Organism
provisions of the Chicago platform shall represent in
the Senate of the United States whether our Stata shall no
represented by sonndmoney Republican. who will usa his
influence to maintain the gold only standard c
nized by enlightened and civilized nations and to nr
reformation OF currency which essential to M honor
and credit of the nation and happiness prosperity OF the
people"
This is the plain and clear language by prominent
Maryland Democrat in explaining why he will not vote for the
Democratic legislative candidates next Tuesday
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-30

IT said that the Editor of the Democrat suffering from
double aymatsm result of his effort during campaign
track and that the of the Ns has
mustard baths for the last restore his
cuaon having been seriously impaired by weekly chils
he has had since e campaign opened fear that
some one would forceAIr. Writ to define his position
for the Editor OF the Peryve Record stated that he
has bet horse against that he can mt and
keep candidates for the Legislature straight on the
better than other editor in the State
although the candidates themselves don a word
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-30
Vote for r. L. Christie 10, Clerk Of
the Court lie is capable, deserving and
popular.
Most probably not.
Popular.

WHEN Joseph Groves the Ninth district and Charles w
Shippers OF the Fifth district and George King of the Third
district and William Richards of the Eighth district and Will
lam Kirk of the Fourth district Dr. George Dare Of the
Sixth district and many other equally prominent reputable
citizens found year after year. that they turned down Inv
the Democratic bosses make place for the same old
hacks many the friends of these gentlemen made nm their
minds the Bosses dozen.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-30

.4RE not John T. De witt, l. II. Ford,
ana Ross Il. Smith, men 1cho command
the co"7tdence Of their 1ezlow citizens of
this county, on the Race Track question
or on any other public isy1te2
1hen vote for them TOR the House of
Delegates on TuesdUy nert.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-30

TOTE for j. Wesley Falls for the
Senate. He is an able and, PROMINENT
representative Of Cecil RepubHcunisD1
and besides he has told you exactly hozv
he stands on the Race Truck Q1esti0u.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-30

For Sheriff, cote for 4. G. Broom, a
man OF the people, and 7vho ozves his noml-
nation TO the beobze--not to any riup. boss.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-30

If you really want efficient and busness-ke adminsa-
ton the office Of the Clerk OF tie Circuit
ton without scandal reproach-vote Robert L. Christie
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-30

1T has been especially noticed that while Mr. John s WHIT
has during the closing days of the campaign made speeches AT
two or three onto theway places the county he has NOT
puho since his nomination opened his the town of
Ekton of the issues which he promised to aso,o
himself.
Rather significant isn't it?
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-30

WHEN the tracks of Gloucester captured the leaders Of
the Democratic party Cecil, controlled it's convention and
nominated its Legislative ticket hundreds best Danoo,.
in the county concluded it high time to oe the Pea
dorm.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-30
OLD KING CAUCUS,

HEN you vote next Tuesday for the Democratic Legis-
wv latve candidates you aid restoration to mower
OF the old German ring, and all the corruptions
and infamies that the suggests Why is this
so?
Simply because Mr. German has dictated large majority Of
the Democratic Legislative nominations State and has
bound these men electedto his support by nlank in tho
State platform pedgng them abide by the act of the marty
caucus.
King Caucus has been brought life and Mr. German To
The people of Maryland Tuesday will save him the
trouble
wine d. to Eddie M-Cive it strong this week old how
Fling in plenty of american Liberty Freemen of Cecil
and Revolutionary Fathers, and Titanic struggles, and
''Serdom"
Our whole ticket is in danger.
Make the eagle Austin Crohers is in peril
St John Writ is gaspng
Jack Williams to be doomed
Ross Conley-whskers and a-is about to 90 down.
The orphans and the widows to Reub lamar al
last!
Whoop her up. Yell bayonets bayones Anything every
thing to the old orat
But for heavens sake Ned don't tell any more to us
up for Liberty"
That don't sound right about this time.
If you want chance to clock" books and then o
faithful
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-30

The desperation as well the reckless lying of the RING
Bosses in Baltimore, shown by assertion Of the
Ha on Thursday that the Hon. Jacob Tome would re for
Williams for Mayor.
OF many fearful lies, this is the worst
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-30

there been single word syllable Mr. Austin
L. Crothers his position the track question?
Like Joey B-stock, Mr. Cote is 'sly-devilsh sly but
it won't work this time.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-30

IT ought to be pleasure to the people this county to mt
Bench gentleman possessing such eminent degree
Mr. L. Marshall anes the qualities and endowmens necessary
to make acceptable Judge
Vote for him. He is honest He is capable and he is fit
George NJ Russum James ullikn who will,
be worthy associates.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-30

4 7ote for John L Noo,e means ballet
for popular, capable and 7vortAy County
Treasurer.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-30

WHEN Richard B. Merit one OF the most vortbv i+0.o =,
the First district refused agree the Democratic b
to select his deputy he made aside MANY ~ ~
friends will on Tuesday help the Bosses damn
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-30

THE campaign is about over would like to ask inst
one question:
Did anybody before in this county such twisting
squrmng and lodging such painful and agonzd wrggne and
juking have been shown by John Writ Austin l. Crobers
Wilmer D. Thompson and John H. nness racetrack evP
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-30

JUDGING by its last ISSUE the Cecil County Ne con-
graduated its escape from stroke of apoplexy
Another column two would have produced catastrophe
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-30

The Cecil County News tells much the z,,o. 1a,,
get in certain mentioned by it,
viii it now please stand aud tell much the Reg
lister of Wills did get in that case?
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-30

When Mr. Thomas Howard, very reputable citizen Of the
Second district defeated by the Democratic order to
renomnate lifelong incumbent of office many Of Mr.
Towards friends determined to Bosses do,en
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-30

THE people Of this county cannot be hoodwinked by cerf
Gates Of character from Democratic ring newspapers other
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-30

If you want chance to loek the books then o
have faithful and praisewoty administration
ohice-vote for John L. Moore.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-30

AND there's Dr. Jenness-working away up county :
a whmper from him on the race track issue -
Look out, Doctor, the fur will fly next Tuesdav
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-30

When Mr. Samuel Hinman, the reputable cit
Of the Sixth district compelled by the Democratic
bosses give way to another whom the bosses preferred
Mr. Hnman friends concluded time to yote the Bosses
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-30

SIN my rag and at my time will tell the neonle of
Cecil county how stand" &c-.oEn S. Writ
Well the campaign is about and has anybody vet heard
the gentleman just how he does the race track
question?
Don't all speak at
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-30

IF you want an economical administration Of county afas
ote Tor Samuel e. England and Henry Watson and vote the
bosses down. ~ ~
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-30

WILMER THOMPSON! Everybody knows how be sta
race-traok
He sits down to it.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-30

n ARYLAND will be returned to those whom its man
NJ agement OF right belongs-the party that gave it
citizens clean aud capable administration for thir
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-30
NOT RIPE FOR POLITICAL TRANSLATION

R. Writ is reported using in his stump speeches. the
N1 wit of the late S Teakle Was-withou quoting
| hm-to the effect that the editor of the WHIG and
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-30
VOTING AS ONE PRAYS.

Democratic legislative candidates ha trfed serious,,
with the people of this county, by their refusal to declare
their position the track question and should nay
ths, of tla;r- IT,.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-04-21
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