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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-08-06
CHESAPEAKE ISLANDS.
Steady Wasting Away of Many Inter-
esting Landmarks in Mary
land Waters.

The Islands of the Chesapeake are rapidly
wasting away, and it is only question Of
time when they will disappear altogether.
The action of the waves and tides is nm
ceasing, and nothing thus far devised by
the Inhabitants of these islands has been
able to resist their ravages.
On Watts Island the land has been
washed away nearly up to the house occu-
pied by Harry Doremus. Mr.. Doremus
has built breakwater for protection. but
the waves dash over that and undermine
the land.
On Fox Island the water has encroached
even up to the house occupied by MIR.
Ellinger, has washed away the porch, and
unless moved the house will be soon float
ing in Tanger sound.
At West Point, an arm OF Tangier sound
near this island, it is common occurrence
for fishermen to get their hooks caught in
tree stumps, which cover the bottom there
in great numbers 200 yards from shore.
On Tanger Island the guns and rampsrts
OF the British, who fortified the lower part
of the island in 1872 are several feet under
water.
Sykes Island and Smiths Island are
also sinking. Hollands Island is going so
rapidly that it is a wonder how any young
man has the hardihood to build upon it.
And still several nice houses have been
built there during the past year. During
the winter the wind has clean sweep
from the Patuxent, a distance of about
forty miles, and the great waves from the
bay strike the island with terrific force
The earth cracks three or four yards back,
being undermined by the water, tumbles
down and then is washed away. The
ground is now washed away nearly up to
Benefits store.
But as long as fish can be caught nearly
out of ones dooryard, and plenty of oysters
and wild fowl are to be had without
trouble, fishermen will live there while
there is land above water The lighthouse
on Sharp's Island was formerly on the
mainland; now, owing to changes effected
by the waves and tide, it is half a mile
from shore. George Crockett, son of
Plummer Crockett, remembers when there
were estates of 1000 acres, for the most
part woodland, on this island. Now the
woodland is confined to an area of about
fifty yards square. On some of these
islands the edges of corn fields wash away,
so that it is no rare sight to see the roots of
stalks of the preceding years crop covered
by the water of the bay The islands of
the Chesapeake, at the present rate OF de-
crease, will at no very distant future period
be things of the past.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-08-06
Yellow Jaundice Cured.

Suffering humanity should be supplied
with every means possible for its relief 1t
is with pleasure we publish the following:
''This is to certify that | was terrible
sufferer from Yellow Jaundce for over six
months, and was treated by some of the
best physicians in our city and all to no
avail. DR.. Bell, our druggist, recon-
mended Electric Bitters; and after taking
two bottles was entirely cured. l now
take great pleasure in recommending them
to any person suffering from this terrible
malady, l am gratefully yours NJ. A.
Hogarty, Lexington, Ky"
Sold by K. 3. Frazer, Druggist.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-08-06
AUGUST.

WING OFFICE TELEPHONE, No. 20.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-08-06
Bucklen'S Arnica Salve.

THE BEST SALVE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and
positively cures Piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box.
FOR SALE BY X. B. Frazer.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-08-06

If you want to see scores of young men and
book keepers (Goldey College, Will, Del.
graduates), and how they got them, send for
catalogue. (See adv.)
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-02-11

and doubtless granted.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-02-11
JUST as EXPECTED

Mayor Scott appeared before
the Board of County Commits
sioners at their meeting Friday
last, in behalf of the city of Vir
ginia, petitioning an allowance
for the construction of the Mil
Ter Trunk Road north from this
city. His appeal resulted IN the
introduction of a resolution by
Chairman Morcom for the appro-
priation of IS, 900 for such pur-
pose, but Commissioner Dinham
opposed the move and carried
the point. It is currently &C
cepted as being a fixed" thing
between Morcom and Dinham,
and the estimation of either OF
these gentlemen. in~ths- mindsssei
Virginians- In. not an enviable
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-02-11
IT FILL BE POSTMISTER BITES.

IT WILL BE POSTMISTER BATES.
Tuesdays dailies contained
the announcement OF the ap-
pointment by the President of
DR.. Stuart Bates, of this city, as
postmaster in place of Edmund
c. Burke. whose official and po-
litical scalp falls prey to re-
publican victors. The news of
the appointment created a
murmur of surprise, but seeming
ly of general satisfaction. 1t
was not generally known that an
immediate change was intended,
and the Doctor has been busy
since receiving the codgratula-
tions of many friends.
DR.. Bates is numbered among
our pioneers and has ever been
recognized as a progressive, pub.
lic-spirited citizen. He came
here in the spring of '93, and has
built up a lucrative practice as a
physician and surgeon, being the
regular physician for most of the
mines in this vicinity. In the
spring of '94 he was elected
president of the village, and has
ever been identified with any
move for the welfare of the city.
During the last campaign he
was president of the Republican
Club and has ever been promiu-
emily identified with and an
earnest worker for the interests
of that party.
It is not known when the
change will be made or where
the incoming postmaster may To-
cate the office, but it will in all
likelihood be moved a block or
more cast on Chestnut street,
making II more central 20 the
business portion sof the city,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-02-11
COUNTERFEITERS NAILED.

A couple of parties dressed IN
the garb of the lumberjack blew
in number of ''queer' coins at
Kehoe's and other places in the
city Tuesday evening, aud their
game was caught and the officers
put on their trail. Chief Belan-
ger kept sharp lookout at all
trains leaving the city, but the
twain were onto their job and
walked to Wolf, where they got
aboard the Hibbing cannon ball
Wednesday morning. The local
and Hlbbing officers were noti.
lied and Marshal Haley, of Hib.
bing. arrested them upon the
arrival of the train at that point.
The men gave their names as
Jim Dunn and Mike Kinney, and
on the person of The latter was
found one of the spurious coins
at the time of arrest. They were
given a preliminary hearing at
Hibbing this morning and taken
to Duluth this morning.
They are supposed to be part
of a gang who have operated
from Duluth, where on Tuesday
a raid was made upon the rooms
of J. H. Williams, in Mesaba
block, and a complete outfit OF
dies, moulds and tools captured.
The coins are an excellent count.
erfeit, a trifle light. The compost
tion looks and feels like type
metal, With a little glass to give
it the desired ring"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-02-11
THE CHAMPION RRAYRY

D. N. Morrison, champion
short distance ice skater of
America. was easily defeated by
Elmer Thompson in a ono mile
event at the skating pavilion.
Calumet. Joe Lean beat him in
the half mile and Otto Kohlhas
in the quarter.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-02-11

this morning, the first time for
the winte~, about ten inches of
snow having fallen the past
twenty four hours.
Wood taken on subscription at
The Enterprise Office.
Manager Chalk, of the Vermil.
ion Gun Club. Tower, is out in a
challenge in the Iron Journal for
a contest with the Virginia Gun
Club at any time between now
and August 1st next, for any
thing from a purse of $500 a side
down to a box of red chalk or a
nickers worth of striped marbles.
The matter of a contest now LAYS
with the Virginia club and it is
not unlikely that a friendly
match may be arranged.
While Mrs. G. w. Miller and
mother, Mrs. Corey, were driv-
ing towards the D. & I. r. depot
yesterday morning, and when
near the Hotel Virginia a mum
ber of dogs rushed at them, one
of the animals jumping upon the
cutter and making vicious grabs
at Mrs. Corey, who would haye
received severe injuries but for
the fact of her wearing a very
heavy astrakhan coat, which
was badly torn by the brute in
his 6erceness. There are any
number of dogs in this city the
early demise of which would be
a blessing to the community. and
no loss to the individual owners.
Thos. J. Dockery, of Fond du
Lac, was in the city Wednesday
ming. Mr.. Dockery is presi.
dent of the Hannaford Improve:
ment company, owners of the
townsite of Hannaford at the
mouth of the Little Fork, and is
the defendant in a case which is
to be tried before the U. S. Dis.
trict Court at Milwaukee the
coming week on the charge OF
having violated the alien labor
law by importing Canadian la
Dor under contract. The com
planning witness IS Eugene S.
Shepard, of Rhinelander, Wis.,.
personally known to many of our
citizens and a man whose repu
tation for truth and yeracity has
gained him notoriety in several
states and assures him a warm
berth hereafter.
Humane Agent Wltherow, OF
Duluth, was in the city over Sun
day. AS to whether or not the
gentleman was on official busi-
ness or simply on a peddline
trip, selling catarrn remedy,
we did not ask; but we find nc
record of a peddler's license hav.
ing been issued him. However,
if Mr.. Witherow is desirous o1
accomplishing an actually hu
name act he should view the
mountainous sleeps on some o1
the county roads in this vicinity
and then go after the county
board for inhumanity in accept
ing of such highways when va
riation of a few rods would prac
tica'ly avoid the grade. One o!
our local teamsters is responsi
( BILE for the suggestion that MIR
! Witherow draw 500 pounds on ;
!, hand sled over the hill on thu
! Virginia -Eveleth road, as an in
icentive.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-02-11
TIE CITY NEWS.

Tuesday.
Mrs. r. McGruer went to Du
luth Tuesday.
Mrs. J. r. James went to Du
luth yesterday.
P. E. Dowling was in fror
Eveleth yesterday.
DR.. Stuart Bates went to Du
luth Wednesday.
Judge Hale, of Duluth, was
Virginia visitor Tuesday.
| DR.. Stuart Bates visited Evel
eth and the Fayal Monday.
Dan Mcpherson, of Klondike
Sundayed with Virginia friends
B. Levin visits the metropoli
tan markets to purchase sprin'
stock.
Judge Prince looked after bus
mess matters at Eveleth an,
Sparta Wednesday.
The Klondike Klub, Eveleth
tender another of their enjoyabl
parties this evening.
A. P. and H. D. Silliman, O
Mountain Iron, visited with Vir
ginia friends Sunday.
Jacob Stein, of the Virgini
Cash Grocery, attends to bust
ness matters in Duluth.
M. F. Barber looked afte
powder business at Klondike an,
Two Harbors, Tuesday.
R. H. Charming and Miss Sa
tie McNeel called on Virglni
friends Wednesday evening.
The Ladies' Whist Club met a
the pleasant home of Mrs. }
Lawson, at the Auburn, las
evening.
| A. Newton Brown, assistan
cashier Of the Bank Of Virginia
goes to Elv tomorrow. to snen,
the Sabbath.
We note by the News. .Tribun
of the 10th that Mr.. and Mrs. E
W. Coons, formerly of this cit,
were at the St. Louis.
| Postmaster Burke went to ST
Paul Tuesday, responsive TO
Telegram bearing the sad intelli
|gence of the death of an aunt.
Services will be held in S,
Paurs Episcopal Church, Sun
day next, February 13, at ITO
a. M. and 7:30 p. m. All ar
cordially invited.
r. J. Cobean returned Satur'
day evening from Duluth, driv
ling over the Miller Trunk Roa
with fine new team purchaser
during his visit to the Zenit]
City.
Assistant General Manage
Gilchrist returned o week sine
from an extended visit to easter
iron centers. He looked afte
his company's interests at thi
point Wednesday.
Monday next is St. Valentine
day, and the small boy and th
person Of deformed characte
and thought will get ever
with their enemies in the meal
est possible way.
! A disabled locomotive delaye
the Wednesday evening train :
the Iron Range, two hours. I'll
local post Office force awaite
the arrival Ct the mail and
)once distributed same.
Mrs. G. S Reaves, of Indiar
apolis, arrived in the city la
Saturday, and Mr.. and Mrs.
will at once go to house keepin
Mr.. Reaves is the new city ope
ator of the Duluth & Iron Ran:
line.
The Oath Annual Conventl<
of Minnesota Young Mems Chri
tian Associations is being he]
at Duluth, closing tommorro'
The past year has seen mar
strides of advancement in Il
Association work in Minnesot
Letters received by friends
this city announce that ma,
: of those who. recently went
the San Pedro mines, Mexic
= have been burned out in the
: new homes. We have been u
able to learn particulars or wi
the unfortunate ones were:
Mrs. McCullum entertained
number of lady friends at t
. yesterday, in honor of Mrs.
A. Morrison, of Eveleth. Tho
L present were Mesdames Katha
Dunsmore, Turney, Wells, Blai
Rinpert, Mannheim and Kennel
and Misses Saxon and Rinnert.
~ a,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-02-11
one. It would not assist either
to a reelection or to an appoint
ment of trust.
AN ENJOYABLE PARTY.

AN ENJOYABLE PARTY
Mesaba Range Tent No II, X.
O. T. M, entertained a large
number of friends at a literary
entertainment and bali at the
lodge hall, Monday evening,
fully 125 people being present.
An Introductory address 10y
Commander Koepp was followed
by the Mesaba Tent Trio. Past
Commander Prince delivered q
ringing address of welcome and
music and recitations followed.
notable numbers on the program
being solos by Sir Knight Byron
E. Andrew and J. J. Booth and
recitations BY Frank Donnelly.
At the conclusion of the pro.
gram the hall was cleared and
the party danced to the sweetest
of music until 8 a. NJ, a lap lun-
cheon being served at midnight.
EPWORTH LEIGUE SOCIAL.
The Epworth League sleigh
ride and s1c!:. .. -
night. has y"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-02-11
CxLTY As CHARGED.

0CzLzT dS CdAB68Us
Herr Luetgart was adjudged
guilty of the slaughter Of his
wife, the jury recommending a
sentence of life imprisonment.
ahnother trixiiy Hi laesuiis1sE,Es11s
and doubtless granted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-03
STORMS THROUGHOUT EUROPE.
Great Damage to Property and Much
Loss of Life.

LONDON. February 2.-Storms are pre-
vailing throughout Great Britain, and
railroad trains have been greatly delayed.
Severe gales have swept the coast, and
worse weather is predicted for tonight,
with severe cold.
Lloyd's report at A. NJ. says: Ter
rife squalls are reported at Prawle Point
and the Lizard"
Atmospheric disturbances are reported
on the Continent from Berlin and Buda-
pest. resulting in a general interruption
of traffic and considerable damage 10
property. especially at Lepliz' Bohenia,
and Budapest. A gale has prevailed at
Vienna since Sunday, reaching hurricane
force on Sunday night 1t is now sub
siding.
The wind blew down the lantern Of the
Tittle Crosby Lighthouse, and set fire
10 the building, which was destroyed.
It's three occupants-the lighthouse
keeper his wife, and man VINO was
visiting .them-perished
A dispatch from Bergamo, l4OmDardy,
saws that six work-girls were Killed ana
many others seriously injured at Raazon-
leo Yesterday. when the roof OF
spinning-mill there collapsed in a storm.
A hurricane accompanied by drenehing
rain. has been sweeping over the Clyue
District since last evening a NUMBER
of yachts have been sunk III Gurouch
bav much damage has been done to ship
ming off the coasts, and considerable ue-
struction has been caused inland.
A terrible storm has swept the coast OF
Norway during the last few days. There
have been several shipping disasters, and
il is feared that many lives have been
lost
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-03
VERY PLEASING LECTURES
At Masonic Temple Yesterday by DIR.
R. &. Flower, of Boston.

DR.. r. c. Flower, of Boston, delivered
his famous humorous health lecture to
a large and delighted audience of ladies'
Yesterday in Masonic Temple. The doc
tor ranks among the first Of our platform
sneakers, and he was at his best yes
terday. During his entire lecture close
attention was given and every salient
feature applauded. He is brilliant
speaker and this popular way OF ad-
vancing medical knowledge will always
assure him large audiences. His lecture
to the men was a most interesting and
a rare treat in the happy manner In
which the doses of wit and humor were
administered, surrounded, as they were,
by many ripe suggestions on the proper
way to cultivate. as well as 10 perpetuate,
good health, which were drawn from the
long experience of O great practice. IL
Is said of Dr. Flower that In the treat
ment and cure of chronic diseases he has
no equal ana possesses most wonderful
diagnostic powers, being able to tell any
one their disease and its exact cause
without the patient having to give single
symptom. While in Richmond, the doc
tor is always busy, and his friends are
legion.
DIR. Flower is registered at the Jefferson
Hotel where he will remain until Satur-
day evening. and be pleased to see any
of his friends or any one who may WISH
fo consult him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-03
TRADE WITH BOHEMIA.
Consul DonzeImann Reports ON the
Sugar Industry.
(Washingt0n star.


In a report 10 the State Department IN
regard to the trade between the uhlteu
States and Bohemia. Consul Donzeimahn'
NJ Prague. makes the following h'sniy
sienifcant remarks on the sugar lhuus-
try: 90
"From investigation made by me as 10
the reasons why no sugar Is beng export
ad at present. find IL is claimed by the
dealers that they shipped large surplus
Of sugar TO the United States prior to the
massage of the new United States tarin
law thus. for the time being, overstocK-
inc the market. They also say they have
ascertained that the United states TINS
wear will run short of sugar, resulting III
n rise of the market price OF same before
they export any more; and hence 'hey
are storing their sugar here in govern
ment warehouses, awaiting the expecleu
advance The sugar industry In Bohemia
is nerhaps rs largest industry, there
being 120 raw-sugar factories, u factories
with refneries. and reineries in opera
ton The reason for this is found in the
fact that the Austrian Government pays
to each producer of sugar a bonus OF l'oV
eorins (C0 cents for every 100 Kilograms
(229 i6 pOunuS) OF sugar NiiNh nus =" =
larization of not less than sS and not
more than 80 per cent. pure sugar; l~
norins GA cents) for sugar which mas
polarlzation of not less than SO and not
more than 99.5 per cent. pure sugar, and
2.90 forms (92 cents) for sugar which mas
a polarization of not less than ss5 per
cent. pure sugar The production Of raw
sugar in Austria Hungary amounted, ac-
cording to the best figures obtainable, LOT
the year 1897 TO $4,000 tons; and tne
stock OF raw sugar on hand on January
1. lSos. is calculated to be $4,000 tons. Inc
principal market for sugar manufactured
here at present is England, vnich taxes
80 per cent. the balance going 10 Canada,
India. China. Japan. and the Argentine
Republic There Is no reason why the
United States should not grow sufhcient
sugar-beets to manufacture all the sugar
needed for home consumption, as the SOIL
Is TO be found there, and the seed can De
easily obtained Capital will be ready 70
invest in building the factories as soon
as IL is assured of being supplied with
the necessary quantity or Deets 10 Keep
the factories in operation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-03
CONTRACT AWARDED
OFFICERS OF FIRST RECT ORDER
NEW FULL-DREss UNIFORM.
TO Be READY BY May iST
jacob Rcid's Sons, of Philadelphia,
the Lowest Biddcr-suppIies from
the Government-Compa Holds
a Social Session.

The contract for supplying the First
Regiment with the new rlll-dress uni
forms adopted some time ago. was award
ed last night to the firm Of Jacob Reid S
Sons, of Philadelphia.
Only three bids were received. and they
were opened at a meeting OF staff officers
and commandants held In headquarters.
The decision occupied the officers for
nearly three hours.
With the consent Of the contractors II
was agreed that the sample uniforms
should be displayed without the firms
form should be selected which came up
to the standard Of the specifications. II
none of the uniforms came up to the
standard. then the bids were TO be opened
and the contract awarded to the lowest
bidder, upon the understanding that all
mistakes should be remedied.
This latter alternative became neces-
sary, as some fault was found with each
uniform, and the contract was awarded
TO Messrs. Jacob Reid's Sons, whose bid
was s2l.92. Other bids were Horsman
Brothers. of Philadelphia. s2.11, and
Oehm & Co., of Baltimore, $2430. The or
der is for 800 uniforms, and the contract
calls for their delivery sixty days after
the measurements are taken, which will
be in about two weeks time.
TO BE QUITE HANDSOME.
The uniform will be one of the most
striking worn by any volunteer organi-
zation. 1t will be made of gray cloth,
after the style of the uniforms worn by
the West Point cadets-a cutaway coat
with white epaulettes. white cross and
waist belts, a gilt breastplate, with the
figure l upon 1t, and the letter OF the
company on the gilt buckle Of the waist
belt. Virginia staff buttons will be used
The pants will be gray with black
stripe. A black shacko. with white pom
pom. a black patent-leather cartridge
case, and a black enamel bayonet scab-
bard complete the outfit.
The regiment has just received a mum
ber of new fatigue uniforms. and sixty
Springfield rifles from the government.
COMPANY OK \ FROLIC.
b Company had a delightful social ses-
sion after drill last night. Fried oyster:
and LIQUID refreshments were served in
great abundance, and a general good time
was thoroughly enjoyed. 1t is intended
that these sessions shall be regular
monthly feature.
Colonel Jones has presented his photo
graph to Company B, at the request OF
that organization. and the portrait which
Is handsomely framed, has been given
place of honor among the many interest
ing trophies which surround the wall o.
the company room.
There will be a game of basket ball IT
the Armory about the 18th of this montf
for the benefit of the Regimental Athletic
Association.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-03
THE OHIO INQUIRY.
One Witness Examined-Iinnna Men
Threaten to Take n Hand.

COLUMBUS, o., February 2.-The SEN
ate committee investigating the alleged
charges of attempted bribery in the re-
cent senatorial contest, held a short ses-
sion this evening, and examined one wit
ness. John ID. Taylor, Of this city, at
whose home Major T.. G. Rathbone was
a visitor during a part of the senatorial
contest. The purpose of calling Mr.. ray
lor was to prove that Major Rathbone
ioiaed H. II. Boyce, who is alleged 10
have attempted to bribe Representative
Otis at the Taylor residence on January
10th when it is claimed Boyce came 10
the city and met Major Kathbone.
Mr.. Taylor could not remember that
Mr. Rathbone was at his house on that
day. and gave no information regarding
the alleged hack ride of Rathbone ana
Boyce.
The Hanna people are now considering
the matter OF taking a hand In the IN
vestigation, and may subpoena some wit
nesses. including the leaders in the anti
Hanna movement, and others who may
have information that IL Is desired 10
bring out. A list of possible witnesses Is
said TO have been prepared.
There will be no further meetings OF
the committee this week.