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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-16


Sanctuary of the Past. The province
of tradition is to inspire the study and
the measurement of history. 1t forms
the fire-mist or halo of historical plan
cts and stars. attracting attention to
them. All nations and races have
their traditions, their wealth of le-
gendary lore.
Since the beginning of time every
primitive nation and race have be-
lieved intuitively that strange, mystic
beings always surrounded them, and
though invisible, exerted marvellous
influence upon the forces of nature
and many of the actions in their lives.
To them fire was the symbol Of di-
vine essence, ever ascending toward
the heavens; water. always seeking
the level, the emblem of life's daily
publication, while the elemental earth
they reverenced as the all-productive
power and regarded it as the sepulcher
of all that had lived, but from which
there is resurrection. Thus has the
invisible world of mystery vitalized
the primal elements Of nature, and
through a mystic and psychic relation
to themselves, clothed them with form
and realities and beings, that exerted
supernatural powers over human
lives and actions, either for good or for
evil. National legends. originating
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-16

A strange little animal, apparently of
unknown species, was on exhibition in
Partisan museum, and drew large
crowds at one sou head. One day
visitor entered with dog, and at sight
Of it the curious animal curved it's back
and began to hiss and spit. Then the
Dpectators discovered that it was mere
" q shaved cat.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-16
The Montgomery mt Havana.

HAVANA, March 1.-The United
States cruiser Montgomery has arrived
IN Havana harbor, and is now anchored
within a stones throw of the Spanish
man-of-war Vizcaya.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-16

ONE Enjoys
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug.
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co!
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. xE. NEW FoRx. M
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-07-09
DELIGHTFUL SUMNER TOURS.
Two Tours to the North via PennSyl-
vania Railroad.

wanna Ndlll Odus
For the convenience Of those who seek the
most attractive way Of spending Il summer
vacation, the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany has arranged two delightful tours to the
North, under the personally-condu'ted
tourist system, July 2G and August 16 The
points included in the itinerary and the
country travprsed abound in natures beau
ties; Watkins Glen, Niagara Falls, Thousand
Islands, Quebec, Montreal, Au Sable Chasm
Lakes Champlain and George Saratoga, and
the Highlands of the Hudson are all rich in
interest and repIete with natural attractions.
Each tour will he in charge of one Of the
company's tourist agents. assisted by an rx-
perienced lady as chaperon. whose especial
charge will be unescOrted ladies.
The rate of 200 from New York. Brooklyn
Newark. Trenton, Philadelphia. Harrisburg
Baltimore and Washington covers railway
and boat fare for the entire trip. parlor-car
seats, meals en- route, hotel entertainment
transfer carriage hire-in fact, every item OF
necessary expense.
For detailed itinerary. tickets. or any add
tonal information, address Tourist Agent,
Pennsy lvania Railroad Company, 1896 Broad
way. New York; $50 Fulton Street, Brooklyn;
7S9 Broad Street, Newark, n. j.; or Geogre
Broad Street Station, Philadelphia. jy92t
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-07-09

Persons troubled with diarrhoea will be
interested in the experience of Mr.. W. NJ.
Bush, clerk of Hotel Dorrance. Providence
Il. |. He says: "For several years | have
been almost Il constant sufferer from dar-
rhoca, the frequent attacks completely pros
trating me and rendering me unfit for my
duties at this hotel. About two years ago a
travelling salesman kindly gave me Il small
bottle of Chamberain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. Much to my surprise
and delight lis effects were immediate
Whenever l felt symptoms of the disease l
would fortify myself against the attack with
few doses of this valuable remedy The
result has been very satisfactory and almost
complete relief from the affection For
ale by r. b. Frazer, Elkton, Md.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-07-09

The Senate Wednesday evening passed the House reso
ton providing for the annexation Hawaiian Islands
territory of the United States by ~ ayes to 81
exactly two-thirds majority
The vote announced amid enthusiastic applause such as
seldom heard in the Senate chamber The applause from
galleries that unusually well filed that hour of the dav
and from members of the House who thonged Senate floor
President Mckinley signed the resolutions annexng Hawaii
the United OF Thursday evening Of the ar
rangemen carry out its provisions have been made The
Philadelphia with Admiral Miller will sail for Hon.
oluu Commissioners report form of government for
Hawaii been named but NJ NJ Este of California is
leading candidate and others may be McIver former
Kanagawa Japan present Minister Sewe The formal
possession Hawaii will not be asserted until the Hawaii egis-
ature ratifes the resolutions.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-07-09

AS approaches there general exodus from the city
to Seaside Mountain and Country those whose enable
them do but there another te children of the poor
whose days spent looking down alleys where the
beams hoy all day. and the air from the close of crowded
epmens parch the Threats that breathe it, In these
alleys trongs children gather whose faces and fa bodies
chow their great need of pure fresh and nousng food When
disease attacks them only made mounds in the cemeteries tell
the sad tale OF the bitter struggle with poverty.
For six years the Chldrens Fresh Air Society of Baltimore
has been working to alleviate this misery People city
rural districts have noby aided the Socetys Efforts the City
plying theG money the Country furnishing the homes
The children know little those in the city who freely
give aid them but their benectors in the country
forgotten Childish lips pattle all the year through of he good
people in the country and many mothers life bright
ened and made glad by the happiness which comes to their chill
dren through the visit to the country.
little waiting for the Society hear
its friends in the country 1t is the hope Of the Society gain
friends this in the towns and villages and nor
nation regarding the work will be ceeruy furnished by Miss
Florence Galloway West Saratoga Street Baltimore Nd
interested in helping the children of the poor
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-07-09
Deaths.
MRS. HUGH B. McCAULEY.

Mrs. Eugenia A. McCauley wife of Hugh b.
McCauley, formerly of this county, died on
Sunday at her home in Smyrna, Delaware.
Mr.. McCauley is a brother Of Mrs. Frank
Whitney, of Elkton. The deceased was Il
daughter of the late DR.. Anthony Bournon-
vile, Of Philadelphia. The remains were
brought to Elkton on Wednesday and inter
red in the Presbyterian Cemetery.
The bearers were r. L. lamar, Henry H.
Gllpin, John s. Writ, George Il. Ash, Gen.
A. W. Evans and Charles b. Finley. Services
at the grave were conducted by Rev John
McElmoyle.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-07-09
ELKTON, MARYLAND, JULY 9. 1898.
LET THE NATION GIVE THANKS.

n RESIDENT MCKINLEY on Wednesday night, issued a
r. proclamation the American people, in which he
calls the minds of the people the of Dewey,
at Manila and the glorious achievements Of the army
Santiago and should give devout praise to
God who has led our soldiers and victory The
proclamation 81 therefore the people the United
States upon next assembling Divine worship in their respec
places of meeting offer thanksgiving to Almighty God
who in His ncrutable is leading hosts upon the
water to umph guiding them in strange lands through
of death success bearing them without
accident loss farsaut clime has watched
and brought the of right and the attainment just
and honorable peace
With the nations thanks, he urges that there be mingled
praises gallant should be shielded from ham that
the nations heart sled with awe heroes
filled with sympathy for the bcrayed and wounded and that
prayers for peace be constant
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-07-09

The Want For SITE, For Rent, Lost and
FoUnd, amt such ais. are n0w special features
Of he "CccH IIhig,' anil this issue presents
q Mrgc numbcr, Showing That Tie paper goes
in chdWcis whcrc It's advertisements are rcad
Tile people sam .fad ont the paper Hdt pays
as an ddrcrtjsjng mcdjHm-dRd tie numerous
advertisements in the "CccH IIhig,' show that
il meets the dcmand # you hare aHWhng
to "cH hare lost or tDHnd q" drticIc hare a
ho"Se for rent, or wdm heiD, o. cmpiomcm
a1rcrtjsc in tie "CccH Wing" The cost is
mail oHiy 4 cent a wtrd per insertion.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-07-09
FOREIGN EYE OPENERS.

'HE unusually successful conduct of the present with
Spain has raised the United States many points n the
estimation and respect of foreign nations opened the
eyes of many critics as to resources
The 'Fortnghtly Review pointed only months
that e of American warshp so heterogeneous
the discipline lax that thing might happen Foreign ma
val experts kindly showed that the four Spanish
Sunday far better than boats March 1898 the
don Engineer gave Krespe bottle'' worked Eng
lish naval officers in more inner GUS units of Spain
proved victorious"
The Mlitar Wochenbatt proved General Shafter
land his expedition He did it in two days Some
French experts demonstrated that the Mauser Spanish
drilled regulars made successful attack impossible fortified
tiOns by troops In April there European
tary critic bat said needed six months an army 1t
madness to land Cuba in July. Pesence would de.
stroy in the tropics For sixty days have
to 10000 at Tampa and 200 weeks Santiago
and the illness has been half quarter the European average
in barracks.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-07-09
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
of Henrietta R. COulsOn, Deceased

In pursuance or an order of the Orphans
Court for Cecil County notice is hereby riuan
to the creditors of Henrietta Il. Coulson de-
ceased, that Wednesday, the Path day of
August, IsoS; at ii O'Clock II. M, has been an
the said Court, as a day for the creditors or
said deceased to meet in said Court IN EIkton
where passage OF claims. payment and dis
tribution may be there made under tho
Courts direction and control; and ali persons
interested as such creditors are warned to
appear in person or by agent at the time and
place named for that purpose
FRANK NJ RAWLINGS
Administrator of Henrietta X. Coulson.
.Junc25 deceased
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-07-09
CHURCH NEWS.

Items of Interest Concerning the Vari-
Gus Churches.
The Elkton Chapter of Epworth League
held their monthly business meeting on We'd
nesday evening in the NJ T.. Church. Each
member is requested to invite at least one
member, not in the habit of attending. to the
meetings of tn" League.
The Rev. John u. R'gg, Of Ch"ete-. Cd tor
of the "Peninsula Methodist,' Will PREACH IN
the Elkton NJ L. Church sunday in the
absence of the pastor, Rev. A. S. Mowhrny,
who is spending his vacation in New
England.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-07-09
WANATJAKER,S

75c Grenadine at Csc
A few hundred yards left from the big LOT
told of last week, and appreciated by
hundreds of prompt buyers All wool
Al inches wide.
81 Silk Grenadine at Soc
Every thread pure silk; woven in pretty
allover flower and leatlet designs.
Japanese Crepe at Soc
A year-round favorite in thin al-silk
fabric, most wanted in summertime.
Better value than other silk fabrics at
double the price.
Atwood Chalis-
We take special care in our selection Of
ali-woOl Black ChalliS. The weave
weight, dye and finish must be the best
and the choosing is easy and safe under
the strong light on our black dress
goods counters. Black ChaIliS at 3lc.
1915, 50c, Cos, 6jc, 7jc, 81, 81. 10, ST. %.
Black MOhairS-
For dresses or for bathing suits. Thirteen
different weights; prices from 2Sc to
Sl2j. The sos and 75c Mohair Sicians
are usually chosen for bathing COS
tunes; neater in appearance and shed
the water better than flannel
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-07-09
Public Health Notice.
Subject-Small POx.

Section 50, Article AZ. 1888, Maryland Code:
1T shall be the duty of every parent and
guardian to have his or her chilu vaccinatcd
within twelve months after its birth, if it shall
nc IN proper condition, or ;s soon tn, rcufter
rs practicable; and ii such parent or guardian
snail have any other person under his or her
control or care, not duly vaccinatCd. he or she
shali cause such person TO be vaccinate ID prior
10 the 1lrst day of November of each year.
Any person failing to comply with the pro-
visions or this section shall, on conviction
fve nor more than ten dollars for each
oHcnsC."
BY ORDER
June Is CECIL co. BOARD OF HEALTH.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-07-09
A VALUABLE ACQUISITION.

N OW that the annexation of Hawaii is accomplishment
this country will reap the benefits which have been de-
layed over five years by controversy which the op.
ponents OF annexation had logical ground The domi
nan population of Hawaii is American the interests are American
and the acquisition of great value and in accordance with
the popular will
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-07-09

The infant twin children of Mr.. and Mrs
Edward Rawlings, of Elkton. died this week
from cholera infantum. One died on Sat
urday night and the other orc on Tuesday.
They were about months old.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-07-09
REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS AND DEATHS.

ME keeping of statistics regarding births deaths is
required by law in Cecil county, and each physic
ian has been supplied with proper forms upon which to
make reports to the county Health Officer in Ekton
ms measure which has been long needed now that
we have the law it hoped provisions will be
carried out by those in the positions upon which the response
bilty
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-07-09
The destruction Of the Spanish fleet is best told of
ampson S dispatch to the Navy Department:

STBoNEY, July 3.
The fleet under command offers the nation Fourth of
July the destruction of the whole of
one escaped The fleet attempted escape $50 m and
p the last of the ships the Chrstoba Colon had ashore
sixty miles west of Santiago and let down her coors
The lnanta Maria Teresa Oqurndo and Vizcaya
ashore burned and blown within twenty miles of Santiago
The Juror and Pluon destroyed within miles
port Our oss-one killed and wounded
The enemy loss is probably several hundred from gun fire
explosions and drowning We have about prisoners in
GLIDING Admiral Cervera The killed George Ellis
chief yeoman Of the Brooklyn: SAMPSON
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-07-09
MRS. RACHEL MADDEN,

Mrs. Rachel Madden, of Baltimore, died on
Sunday afternoon at the home of James
Woodrow. at Colora, where she was visiting.
Her remains were taken to Baltimore for in
terment.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-07-09

AT the session of the board Monday import
ant action taken decision expedite the departure of
fleet under Commodore Spanish coast The adj
mnstraon is DESTROYS of beginning the bomharmen
poant coast cities of Spain possible AM the
the past few days make the project feasible. With all
opposition to SIMPSONS fleet removed Watson will sail
earliest moment This made by Secretary
Long
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-07-09

The monthly statement for June of the public
that at the close of business June 80 the debt cash
Treasury amounted to ST. 1922 decrease during the
month of So 1858 This decrease accounted for by
responding increase in the amount OF cash hand The
the cash largely proceeds Of the new
bond issue.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-07-09

An infant child Of Charles T.. Purdv died
at the home Of its parents in West Elkton on
Thursday afternoon from cholera infautum.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-07-09

Alabama ought to he proud of her representatives
United States Senate Senators Morgan Pettus are Demo
Gratis but not the obstructive kind They
ALL and such they have been strongly supporting
ation in its conduct of the also in it's bring
the annexation of Hawaii In able speech annexa
ton Senator Petus replied to the charge that
cause us to build large navy by saying: II hope will
VIII welcome the day when will he powerful that
nation of the world will dare offer insult"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-07-09
Matlonal Nfairs.
WASHINGTON, July g, 1893.
S Special Correspondence.

RESIDENT MCKINLEY probably, all things considered
passed satisfactory Fourth of July than this
L General Shaer has justified all the confidence
reposed in him by winning series of glorious victories
at Santiago victories which Admiral Sampson and his gallant
sailors honors for the American Navy
little to the respect felt by the world for the fighting qualities of
Americans There only drawback the general rejoicing
and that is the large number of killed and
The victories have been glorious but they have also been bloody
But such is The pean of victory with exceptions
such the victory of Dewey in Manila Bay always mingled
mourning for the gallant dead and sympathetic for the brave
wounded Skaters victories assault upon an
enemy fortified could been otherwise than bloody
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-07-09

Notwithstanding Che peTsistency with which the
contrary continue to be circulated, President Mckinley
has not considered issuing another call troops
there unexpected developments he expec
have to consider the matter He believes enough
men now under to complete the job of thrashing
Spanas, which has been gloous conducted up
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-07-09

The stamp section of the War Revenue Law has not been
troublesome to put into effect many had predicted So
Washington is concerned the law which into effect on
the first the present month"; has amusement than
real trouble The paying teer of banks surprised
large number of their depostos who didn't that revenue
stamp had be attached checks they dn cash any
checks until the required stamp had been stuck About every
other person who filed telegram registered kick when informed
that would not be accepted until stamped and
why the telegraph company did not stand this
are trying to profit largely by the stamp by adding five
cents the price articles which taxed something like
eighth OF cent but their customers rule calling
them down.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-07-09
1oc, IL &C, I5c, r6c and 18c yard.
HandIterCiliefs A t,, oALI

HandIkerclliefs A AI,N, " pa HAL Z
on is assured. We can sell hand.
kerchiefs at less expense now than
in winter. We are willing to pare
profits besdes-to equalze through
the year the great business that has
been croWding into short season.
Hence
WOMEN'S HANDKERCHIEFS-
SOC doz-Fair quality, fair size, hem
stitched,
SOC doz-Hemstitched, and known as
'tulI size"
81 a doZ-HemStitched Handkerchiefs
worth half as much again.
SIPS doz-UnlaunIerel handkerchiefs,
hemstltched and hand-revered. Equal
quality in Numbered worth regularly
about double.
At same price, unlaundered handker-
chiefs, hemSttched, drawn work and
embroidered corners.
So a doz.-Laundered, Sort that usually
retail at 25c each.
MEMS HANDKERCHlEFS-
81 a doz. for good handkerchiefS, either
hemStitchei or hemmed-the latter with
colored borders.
SIPS doz.-First rate Numbered hem
stitched hanlkerchetS; good size and
quality.
81. 10 doz.-ITemSttched handkerchiefs
various widths Of hem.
81. so doA-iemsttchel handkerchefS,
worth quite half as much more.
All we tell of by the dozen are
sold in half dozens at same rate.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-07-09
WAR SITUATION.

w % r :;;; s$ ;: :
siege guns and could not be assisted by friendly
fleet the babor the capture of Santiago promised
task and would have been practically impossible hold
city if captured.
1t is estimated that between 200 15OO Americans
dead wounded missing after the fighting about Santiago
Probably $50 to 300 Americans killed Unofficial esti
mates place our losses as high ? OOO
Two hundred from General Wheeler's division lie
wounded in the hospital at Sboney are two
dred from General Iawtons division
All the ranking officers cavalry division were disabled
Both Generals Wheeler and Young are ill.
Colonel Wood seemed escape by miracles.
Colonel Roosevelt hurt although he
where in the thick of the fight
The Cavalry Division lost thirty officers killed and wounded,
and at one time captain command of the regiment.
Nearly half of the enlisted in cavalry
The artillery forces nearly badly off the Michigan
troops at Aguadoees They the enemy
and on flat car which armored machine
guns
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-07-09
MEMS HANDKERCHlEFS-

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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-07-09

In consequence of the destruction of Admiral Cerveas fleet
and the threatened fall of Santiago the foreign press is almost
unit advising Spain for peace before she fur
th terrible The advice given by E Darc
influential paper of Barcelona
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-07-09

Nobody Washington disturbed any noticeable extent
of the story from Berlin Germany France and
Russia had formed combination for the purpose opposing
either the United States England taking
OF the Philippine Islands, after the place.
nobody believes that such combination formed but
officially known be in existance would influence
this government in the slightest degree disposition
the Philippines will be settled by this alone when
the time and it will be settled with
what WISH and not what European power powers may
wish.