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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-16
THE SITUATION.
n RESIDENT MCKINLEY his long looked for and
anxiousy awaited message the Cuban issue to Con
/ gress Monday at

n RESIDENT MCKINLEY sent his long looked for and
r anxousy awaited message the Cuban issue
l gress Monday at
The message is a strong, dignifed and conservative
furnishes fresh proof OF the great good fortune
this country in having at this at the head
headed and self contained President
Mckinley vigorously opposed to recognition of Cuban indie
pendenc this time and cites ample American presidents
tanning his objections He is, in with the great
mass of reflective citizens this country opposed war; except
defending the honor of country but favors
intervention as a neutral power He admits his inability
cure the pacfcaton of Cuba this time by diplomacy
very decided that the in Cuba must stop by peaceabe inter
vention possible not then by the the land
forces of the United States.
Upon receipt of the Presidents message House
Congress by of Wednesday, passed
lowing resolution:
Resolved, Tha the President hereby authorized
directed the Cuba
and with the purpose of securing permanent and
there and establishing by the free of people thereof
stable and independent of their in the Island Of
Cuba and the President is hereby authorized and empowered
use the land and naval forces of the United States execute the
purpose Of this resolution
In the Senate similar resolutions follows pendng
Resolved Frstbat the people of the Island of Cuba
and of right ought to be free and independent
Second-Ia it is the duty of the United States demand
and the Government of the United does hereby demand
that the Government of Spain enqush its authority and
in the Island of Cuba Withdraw land and
naval forces from Cuba and Cuban waters.
hird-That the President of the United States be- and he
hereby is directed and empowered to the entire land and
naval forces of the United States
extent he these resolutions into effect
Although the action of the Houses is complete,
because it points Enthusiastically The
ardent advocate of peaceful settlement admits that with
Spain the logical and inevitable outcome whether the sou
ton of the House that of the Senate be finally adopted.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-16
ELKTON, MARYLAND, APRIL 16, 1898.


n OW that there will be reorganization of the Elkton
NJ Town Council and Mr.. Samuel J. Keys will succeed
Mayor Kerfoot in the direction of the desnes of the
municipality, the CECIL WIG offers the suggestion
that Mayor-elect Keys with the duties
of his office and fully conversant with the conditions existing in
the town. draft the Town Council treating the
matter of improvement and as it suggests itself
to hmthat is have Mayor Keys follow the custom of the
of not only the cities of Maryland but of all the progressive towns
of the State,
DIR. E. NJ. schnde the new Mayor of Hagestown in his
message, makes most excellent recommendations Of
Hagerstown much important town than Elkton but
that makes difference.
For instance there is LAUREL where Mayor Phelps has just
sent to the city council message filled with nptodae
recommendations for municipal improvement Mayor Phelps
reviews the three years of his administration brings forward
financial of towns expenditures and
lines plan for future the question of santa
ton plans for the bterment of the town generally Laurel has
macadamized streets and licenses hukste and pedders and
these methods government
examples for Ekton
Why would Elkton enue
from the huckstes and pedde who make of and
the streets and pay nothing toward their repair And again
why would he fair and feasible plan collect
vehicle using the highways? Certainly they would be glad
to do their part in improvement
1t requires public spirit to public improvement
AS showing the stamp of the people of Hagrsown under
local law the principal streets of the town have been paved with
vfed bricks the paying onehird of the cost and the
of abuttng property either SIDE the other twohd
Paving the with vfed bricks Mayor Schnde is
longer experiment rapidly
possible.
The sanitary movement now being agated here is most
excellent And in this particular agerstown advanced
Mayor Schnde is physician and therefore fully realizes that
is useless sanitary point of view keep and alleys
clean the seedbed of disease permitted cellars and back
yards He recommends careful house to house inspection and the
enforcement of sanitary rules.
Ekton should also look against the considered granting
of franchises for although apparently of little value now they
may prove to be large revenue producers for the town in the
future.
Laurel Mayor Phelps suggests establishment Of a
public park which, he says meet with much favor at the
present time but should always remember that when
progress decay begins
There point that Ekton do in the direction of
public park stop the DETACHMENT of the public land about Fa
Creek which is or less of pleasure
Laurel will also follow Elkton in organizing public health
association.
And there many such matters which would
the province of the of Ekton consider
and then make his views public
Now that entering upon another administration, let
the people of Ekon forth with generous proper public
spirit and help themselves and each other by helping
Mayor Keys, lei US hear from you.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-16
THE PITH OF THE
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.


The military situation in the Island of Cuba has
undergone noticeable change. The extraordinary
tivty that characterized the second year of the war;
when the insurgents invaded the hitherto unframed
fields of Pinar del Rio and carried havoc and destruction
up t. the walls of the city OF Havana Itself had reap
sed into logged struggle in the central aud eastern
provinces
an this state of affairs my Administration found
itself confronted with the grave problem of it's duty My
message of last December reviewed the situation and
narrated the steps taken with view relieving it's
acuteness and opening the way form of honor
able settlement
The long trial has proved that tn object for which
Spain has waged the cannot he obtained. The fire
of insurrection may flame may smoller with varying
seasons but it has been, and it is plain it
not be- extnguished by present methods. The only
hope of relief and repose from condition which
longer be endured is the enforced paccaton of Cuba
In the name of humanity in the of civilization,
in behalf of endangered American interests which give
the right and the duty to speak and act the in
Cuba stop.
In view of these facts and of these considerations
asked the Congress to authorize and empower tine Pres
ident to take to full and final term
nation of hostlties between the Government of Spain
and the people of Cuba and to in the island
establishment of stable government capable OF main
tanning order and observing its international obga
tons, nsuring peace and tranquility and the security of
its citizens well as own, and to the military
and naval forces of the United States as may be neces
sary for these purposes.
Nothing has occurred TO change my view and |
recognize fully then that the issuance of a
proclamation of neutrality, by which process the
called recognition of belligerence is published could of
Itself and unattended by other action accomplish
nothing toward the end for which we labor the
instant paclfcaton of Cuba and the cessation of the
misery that af1cts the island.
''The forcible intervention of the United States as
neutral to stop the war; according the large dictates
Of humanity and following many historical presidents
where neighborng States have inteered check the
hopeless sacrifices of life by nternecne conflicts beyond
their borders, is usabe rational grounds 1t in
wolves, however, hostile constran upon both the parties
to the contest we'll enforce truce as to guide the
eventual settlement.
''In any event the destruction of the Maine nv
whatever exterior cause patent and impressive proof
of state of things in Cuba that is ntolerable That
condition is thus shown to be such that the Spanish
Government cannot safety and security to
vessel of the American navy in the habor Of Havana on
a mission of peace and rightfully there.
"The issue is with the Congress. 1t is
solemn responsibility have exhausted every effort to
relieve the intoerable condition of affairs which is at
our doors Prepared to execute every obligation i'm
posed upon me by the Constitution aud the law await
your action"
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A SILVER BASIS SCARE.

NUMBER of newspapers through the country which are
indugng the doloOus prediction that il the United
States and Spain war, national currency would
very fall to a silver basis
Of course these pessmsic
business men, and brighten investors with strengthen
their opposition and
of peace atany price advocates.
Now, who is truly patriotic if he has ordinary
mon along with his patriotism,
But he peace with honor the nation otherwise
If is inevitable Reluctantly as he may accept
fu alternative then every the be used
make it short sharp and decisive
The of the ample to carry on even
prolonged with Spain without the risk financial panic
The population of the United States four that of
Spain Its revenues than three times great
$3.50 in gold in its Treasury. Nearly 5000 more
is in the hands of its citizens Its wealth. estimate
Is seven eight times that of Spanish nation No
comparison possible between the enterprise industry energy
OF the American people and the stagnaon and
OF the great bulk of the Spanish population.
No intelligent human being really thinks that conflict with
Spain will destroy the solid the United States or
the wealthproducng energy of 6 American citizens
upon which that credit based country nv an ennhatc
verdict at the polls has declared that currency shall benb
the gold standard That decision was deliberately taken
and it will stand unaered No expenditure which war with
Spain demand will alter the fixed financial policv d the
make single dollars worth e than
one hundred cents.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-16
TOME INSTITUTE CASE.
The Dispute Over Land Comes UP in the
Court of Appeals This Week.

VI nPPSoio Ahio "SShs
The case of tho Jacob Tome Institute, of
Fort Deposit, Cecil county, against Anthony
5. Davis and others, was argued in the Court
of Appeals on Wednesday.
This is an action of eiectment brought by
Anthony S. Davis and others, the heirs-at-
law OF James A. Davis against the Jacob
Tome Institute, of Port Deposit corpora
ton under the laws of the State of MARYLAND.
1t is set forth by the appellant that the
Tome Institute is Il charitable educational
institution founded and endowed bv Jacob
Tome in his lifetime for the free education of
children Of Cecil county and other parts of
the State of Maryland.
1t is sought ny the plaintiffs to recover Il
parcel OF land at Port Deposit known as the
water privilege of lets Nos. 30 and 81, on the
northeast bank of the Susuurhauna river
and more particularly described in n deed
dated January 6, 1866, from David White To
James A. Davis.
The suit involves the title to the land upon
which the alleged trespasses were committed
complained Of in a suit in which the admin
strators Of James A. Davis were plaintiffs
and the Institute was defendant and which
was before the court at the last term.
The trial took place in Hartford county,
resulting In a verdict and Judgment for the
plaintiffs, and the case is nov before the
Appellate Court upon the appeal Of tho de-
PENDANT from the rulings of the lower court
Counsel for the appellant. l.. NJ. Haincs, A.
l.. Crothers, George l.. Van Blbber. S. A. VIII
liams; for the appellees. (Anthony s. Davis
and otbers.) Albert Constable. W. T. War
burton, james j. Archer, John s. Young.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-16
IN ABLE HANDS.

entering upon the discharge of the duties of Treasurer of
| the Tome Institute Mr.. W. w. Hopkins, just elected to
that Office the responsibility of looking out for the
financial welfare of institution dear every Cecil
countan because of the nestmabe service it rendering
boys girls without money and without price through the
munifcence founder the late Jacob Tome As conf
dental secretary the late Mr. Tome knows well how to
carry plans designed by the founder for the pepeuaon
and broadening this grand institution will be valuable
counselor Tome the beloved President rees
her efforts to do good in the free education Ct the young
Equally the interests of the Institute Mr..
Henry c. Nesb who has been selected President and
Mr. f. A. Nesbt has been member of the Board
Directors
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-16
yVA%AMAKER,S.

France, for gloves worthy of the
confidence of Philadelphia women
gloves that we guarantee abso-
lutely for their goodneSs-their
beauty of color, fit and finish win
admiration quick as seen. At their
various prices, we know of no
equals. All of real kldskin, of
course. We hint of three.
The "Dauphine"-extra quality kid and
suede gloves; embroidered; all color.
black ana white, Sl.7j
The "Burmont." kid, embroidered, all
colorS, black and white, 81 so
The Princess May, kid, embroidered, all
coIorS, black nd white, 81.
housekeeping t ti,51. iS I,sra No
hlieiie many house
keeping needs-especiaIly is this
the season for new supplies Of
linens. So, rare good news for
housekeepers is this telling of UNI
usual values in linens for all sorts
of needs. THIS word of them
TABLE LINENS
AT Sc A YhRD-Eight hundred ana sew
entv-fOur wards of fine partly-bleachei
German Damask; 81 inches wide. II
bleacheI it would equal many OF the
dollar sorts.
AT 75c A YARD Extra heavy partly
bleached German DamaSli that scarce
" has an equal at a dollar. 2 yards
wide. Just eight hundred and thirty
one yards OF it.
AT sos A YARD-Fine full beached Irish
DamaSk. i'll range of pretty patterns
10 inches wide. Barely five hundred
yards in the lot.
NAPKINS
AT SLIGO A DOZEN Extra heavy Ger
man Napkins; grass bleached, and with
long service in them. Dinner size. %
inches square. Just three thousand OF
them
AT 81. 10 A DOZEN-Fine handsome snow
white Dinner Napkins OF Irish make
26 inches square. Twenty-iour hundred
OF these.
AT $3.50 A DOZEN-Extra fine beached
satin DamaSk Napkins, of Flemish
make, ana the patterns are gems OF
beauty; 20 inches square. Six hundred
OF these.
TOWELS
At l2l5c EACH-BIeached double Hucli
Towels; ready hemmed and washed;
l7X3j inches. Fifteen hundred of them.
AT lScEACH-Good large bleached Scotch
Huck Towels; ready hemmed; 2ON3S in.
AT 25c EACH-Very fine all-white tringed
Towels, with damask borders. Large
size. They would be fairly priced at
4Oc Just twelve hundred of them.
AT 50c-ilndSome plain white DamaSk
Towels, with two rows of open-worii
and hemStitched ends; 22X50 inches.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-16
CECIL'S GODDESS OF EDUCATION

for the who invented sleep, there certainly must he
II some good reward for that happy who first con-
ceved the idea OF holding teachers institute and the
excellent results accomplished by the gathering of
county educators in Elkton this will surely make
OF everyone to this belief
The coming OF the fair teachers it to school, made
Elkton veritabe academy of fine art displaying an exquisite
picture OF pretty iaes and Delsarean college charming
grace Such gathering indeed thrice here and the
goddess of education will always find willing host Of admirers
at her shrine in Cecl's county seat
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-16
APRIL I6, 1903.
Vim. B. SHARP
& CO..
Fourth and Market SITS,
WILMINGTON, DEL.
Shirt Waists

Last season we sold large
quantities Of Ladies Shirt
Waists in wash fabrics. This
year we want to double the
output. We have ordered
largely OF the very best waists
IN the market-all ofthe very
newest styles, the best quality
goods, the finest workmanship
and latest style. Our Shirt
Waists are made for us spec
tally full and comfortable
and those of our customers
who bought them last season
are happy to know we have
the same make again this
year. These waists are only
to be found at our store.
SOC. waists Of chintz, plaid and
stripes, with bias and blouse fronts
and cuffs Of self-colorings.
75c. waists of percale, plaids and
stripes, with bias and blouse
fronts, collars and cuffs to match.
SI.oo waists of percale, gingham,
plaids and stripes plain chambray
and block patterns in navy, OK
blood, pink and light blue, with
collars and cuffs to match.
These are the three best
numbers at popular prices
shown this season.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-16
Spring Jackets

Our new Spring Jackets and
Separate Skirts are here in
Covert Cloth, Ladies' Cloth
and Serges and Broadcloth, in
light tan, navy and black,
from SIS to $40.
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money in circulation in the United States has increased
$246 the adoption of the Chicago platform, which
nothing but the free and unlimited coinage
silver would give the United States Of her
lating medium.
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Prints

1000 yards best quality
light colored shifting prints,
all new, bright and pretty pat
terms, for &c per yard.
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ErEnadinE 1rEandiE

A new conner for popular
favor this season in thin wash
fabric. They are very hand
some in dots and plaids and
fine qualities for CSC per yard.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-16
WANANEAKER'S
PHILADELPHIA, Monday, April II, 1885,
Five Million Dollars ne
Worth of Bright was
Merchandise never

And never has it been so appre-
ciated. We've closed the books on
the greatest March business ever
done.
That is fullest endorsement and
best promise. Business does not
come by chance.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-16
Special

1000 yards 1oc grade OF
white cambria tor &c per yard.
1000 yards white long
cloth, soft and fine, 16c grade
for &C.
1000 yards best quality
Indigo blue prints, &C per
yard.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-16

And Priestley Waterproof Serges
in navy blue; bright, crisp, long
fibre wool; finished with the Cra-
venette process that makes them
waterproof for the April show
ers, 75c, 81, $1.25, $3.50 and
S1.75 yard.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-16

Lillian HE top-notch of grace
Corsets full beauty of form is
WI .' moulded into the vari-
Gus Gillian models. They are
made by the skilled hands of
Europe's best corset maker. Made
in models, to suit all figures; prices
range from 81 to 500. The two
most popular sorts are hard to keep
IN full supply. Plenty are here
now. This word of them
AT Sl-LiIan corsets of light weight
eoutll, Sateen strips, corded bust. lace
trimmed; extra long waist
AT Sl'Zo-LillIan corSetS of coutil, me-
dunn length; trimmed with lace and
ribbon.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-16
Carpet department

An odd lot of remnants in
Oil Cloths and Linoleums at
very low prices. Have you
seen our old-fashioned Rag
Carpets tor 25c per yard :?
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-16

Gloves YEARS of careful
for Wo,,a, searching for and
W. ie testing of all best
gloves lave sent US to Grenoble
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-16
MuElinE
Utica pillow case muslin
sheetings:

~ yards wide, bleached, 91ac.
~ yards wide, bleached, I6c.
az yards wide, bleached, 1Sc.
"a yards wide, unbleached, I44c.
az yards wide, unbleached, 16I5c.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-16

These are the three best
numbers at popular prices
shown this season.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-16

n Ow that there will be reorganization of the Elkto
VI Town Council and Mr. Samuel j. Keys will succee
Mayor Keroot in the direction Of the desnies of tn
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-01-04
CHANDLER OUT FOE SILVER.
A Signed Editorial In the Kew Hampshire
Senator's Newspaper.

Senntor'o NeWnpnpoF.
CONCORD, N. H, Jan. 3.-The Epenfn1 Monitor,
Senator Chambers paper. contains the follow
ing as q leader tonight under tho caption: Tho
reduction Of wages 10 caused by the gold stand
ard-Work for silver money says Senator
Chandler"
"a good New Years resolve for Republicans
10 to demand and during 1893 struggle for
bimetallism. Every man who works for wages
should fight against the single gold standard Of
money. which isIthe most potent cause Of the
recent reduction in wages made In all tho fac
tories of New England. Tho demonstration of
silver and tho consequent appreciation Of
gold. which measures values, have contributed
to SO reduce the prices of commodities that
goods which would once have brought tho
producer 500 now bring him only $50.
This is a worldwide condition. where
turers cannot get the old prices for goods they
say they cannot pay the old prices for labor.
But IL 1t had not been for tho characterization
OF silver the wages of labor everywhere in re-
cent years would have risen. because each
larger product, and he has therefore been
entitled to larger wages as his share OF that
product. This legitimate rise in wages the
adoption Of the gold STANDARD has prevented.
Here is the whole case In a nutshell. and 1t is
impreRnable. The unanimous vote OF organ
lied labor in Americ. and Europe is therefore
against the single gold standard and In favor
standard money. American labor now has a
protective tariff. Let all Republicans fight to
keep the greenbacks in circulation and to get
rid Of slavery to the goldlmcn. who are trying to
"W1LLIAM e. CHANDLER"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-01-04
WELDON 6 CO.. BROKERS, ASSIGN.
Tho Liabilities Reported to ne $40. 900 ana
the Assetn 90. 900. 80

George N. Wheldon & Co., n brokerage con-
Germ at 55 Broadway. made m assignment ycs-
terday to Arthur Hartsell, a clerk who has been
in Its employ. Customers who were at the office
of the concern yesterday afternoon said that 10
had been practically insolvent for several weeks,
and had been doing no new business. About
threo weeks ago. they said, Mr.. Wheldon had
called them into his private office and intro
duced them to Col. Robert A. Ammon. his law.
yer. Tho customers were asked to agree to OK.
change their claims for stock in II corporation.
They were told. they said, that they would DO
allowed to put UT this stock as margin against
new speculative ventures to the extent of half
Its par value, but at the same time would have
to put up an equal amount in cash. As tho GUS
toners did not look upon this proposition favor
ably, no corporation was formed.
No statement was obtainnble from the as
signee yesterday, but 1t was said by a customer
that he understood the liabilities amounted to
about 10000 and the assets to about So, 600.
A brokerage business has been conducted in the
Office for more than two years. james k. Taylor
& Co. first had the office. Mr.. Taylor was un-
derstood 70 have sold out to d. !. Maccafnf Sc
solidated Exchange. He withdrew about q
year ago. and Mr.. Wheldon, who had been Q
clerk. started George N. Wheldon s. Co.