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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-06-04
PROVIDENCE ITEMS.


PROVIDENCE, juno 3, 1898.
1. F. Hanson. of Philadelphia. spent sur.
day here with his daughter Mrs. Albert
Garrett.
Mrs. Lille Taylor, of Newark, is visiting
her father here.
Carter Hill is going to move his family t.
Chester, Pa, this week as he has occurred /;
situation there at the Penn Iron Works.
Quite number of the old employees of thi.
place have secured situations in Philadelphia
and Bridesburg.
Thos. Darlington has sold his blacksmith
shop and tools to Matt Stewart. Mr.. Oar
lington has gone to Bridesburg.
Lawrence McCommes is very sick with
typhoid fever. Tho DR.. has hopes of his
speedy recovery.
John Ingram of this place spent Wedncs-
day and Thursday of last week in Baltimore
as representative of Little Ell; Tribe, Imp. o.
r. NJ. of Cherry Hill to the Great Council,
of Maryland
Quite II number of the farmers in this yirir-
ity will have their corn to plant over aGaiD
the heavy rains Of the past few days having
washed it out
This place had more visitors on Sunday
last than it has had for long time viewina
the washout at the reservoir and other dam
age done by the food last Thursday which
was the worst ever experienced along tn"
Little Elk Creek.
The managers Of the Sipgerly Pulp and
Paper Co. intend rebuilding tho reservoir
and putting everything in good s..,.,,o 1t, ay5o
as possible.
There is large force of men engaged IN
mending the roads in this vicinity some a.
which wern impossible
Supt. L. +. Weaver has a force Of men ct
gagged in cleaning ny the mills and in nllnr
in the washes about the mill.
Wn. p. Kite proprietor Of the flour mill
here lost about 575. 90 worth Of feed which
was stored GU the lower flor a. the mlI.
He has succeeded in digging ont his wagons
which We're nearly buried with stone AMI
dirt.
Geo Bcking and Edward Forward expect
to move their families 10 Philadelphia in q
short time
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ELKTON, MARYLAND, JUNE d, 1873.
THE RUM RATION IN WAR TIMES.

advanced advocate of total abstinence, publicly ok
~ presses opinion that the craftsmanship
Admiral Dewcys at Manila is largely attribute
able to the fact that the has abolished the
gog ration its sailors and marines and has eliminated whke
and rum as essential factors of its commssary equipment
Without discussing how far this fact is to he credited with
the accuracy eunues Manila do know. that
addicted the hahtual of alcoholic
liquors. his responsible and dangerous work eade
arm quicker eye fmer muscle than the who does
habitualy alcoholic simulants.
1t is only the with the soldier and sailor hut equally
true in every avocaon of life.
1t true that has recognized the
fact that total abstinence virtue in its employees and
and has in consequence abolished gog ships ration
Some years ago the English department. conducted
experiments the comparative effects
of alcohol and total abstinence the staying qualities of English
soldiers The grog ration dispensed to regiment and
withheld from another the latter displaying superior endurance
and staying qualities.
As a result the efficacy total alb
increasing physical endurance of soldiers long
marches and also in resisting climatic diseases, the English
throughout its colonies has abolished the
alcoholic liquors times of combining their to hospital
practice solely
needed emphatic evidence of the disastrous results
physically well morally upon through the of alec
holic drinks Revolutionary Army furnished it,
the days of the Revolution, the of ardent spirits
universal although this the in previous
colonial days.
spuous liquors furnished to the Revolutionary Army
by the Government under the fatal deuson that they
in mitigating the extreme harhps which soldiers
subject. the of the Revolutionary they
taken into the community and their extended throughout the
community From habits of intemperance acquired during the
the soldiers became wandering agahonds and for
generation after the if poor hrokendown beggar asked
aims ones door, he generally alluded 'od
soldier"
This diseased appetite largely acquired in the Revolutionary
Army had become widespread during the half
National existence that finally led the great temperance
reform movements of 1913 and 1926
While our own Government has taken final action the
subject of raons of grog he understood that
during the Cuban campaign the alcoholic liquors. will
climatic reasons be absolutely prohibited the abolition of this
ration during peace times having been productive
benefit to American sailors and p)arines
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JOHN WANAWAkER
BUFFIN(11T0NS'
Rising Sun, maryland.

II do not resort to that advertising dodge of naming
w high figures for goods, followed by the assertion
Our prices half.' We will admit Of any suber-
fugcs beneath the dignity that clusters around the er-
chandise centres Of Rising Sun.
There however times when facts assert themselves
and vcritabc truth stands unchallenged That time is ours
this week. We put upon the market about 100 pairs of
Gents Fine Shoes Goodyear welt i'll black and tan for s1oS.
We do not know that they have been etacd III city
country for penny less than S. per pair You need not
inquire Why is ths?" It is enough to know that the are
honest facts and for you reap the benefit. Come carly
such pums will be gathered up by wide e. alert
buyers.
Our sales Of Ingrain Velvet Administer and Brussels
Carpets so far this Spring have ecpsed all former records
The large from which to make selections coupled
with those proverbia low prices rule throughout our
various departments have turned the tide of trade to our
Carpet and Furniture Wareroons Persons are learning the
fact that if they get suited here they need not stop
short of the largest houses Of the largest cities.
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poor circumstances than any other one caus".
To he successful one must look ahead and
plan ahead so that when a favorable oppo'-
tunity presents itself fe is ready to take adj
vantage of it. A little forethoucht will also
save much expense and valuable time. A
prudent and careful man viii keep hcttl"
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy in the house. the shiftless fellow will
wait until necessity comprIs it and then ruin
his best horse going for doctor and have !,
big doctor bill to pay, besides; one pays out
% cents, the other is out hundred dollars
and then wonders why his n"ighbor is getting
richer while he is getting poorer For sal
by Il. b. Frazer. ElktOn.
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THE AMERICAN CossACK,

~ HE Roosevelt Cow Coy Regiment, composed Of boys
college men, Indian fighters foot ball players and broncho
breakers is without doubt the most picturesque troop Of
fighters that will take part in the Cuban campaign.
known and ain has been styled by the newspapers
American Coack Regiment and if it onehalt
harassng the so Spain the original cOssacs proved
Napoleon his Russian mpagn they will indeed be worthy
of their
Speaking of this regiment contemporary says:
'he cosmopolitan aacter and spirit of the American
people represented than is by this regiment
COWBOYS touch elbows with of Eastern mionas and
men plains who hardly know what spelling book is
march by side with graduates of Harvard and Yale The
rough fine stapping set of fellows, brOnzed and
tanned by of the Western plains Shaver faces few
and the dirt travel in plentiful evidence Tennis cham
pons who honor for their colleges the athletic
field mlionaires' whose highest ambition in life until
recently appeared he lead the coon in ba oom and the
bronco riders plains life has been spent the Ound
up way do service the field OF battle for
their country and humanity.
is possible to in this country to
the Russian Coac the of Europe but acuaed by diff
fereut spirit them who not there
his will and he fight for freedom and not for
desposm That United States few weeks raise
such regiment of the most convincing proofs OF the
stability of the Republic.
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INVASION OF CUBA.

IMMEDIATELY upon the receipt the cabgran from Conmo
doe Schey Monday, giving information of the Spanish
fleet in the harbor of Santiago de Cua where was he'd
by squadron, the Government issued orders preparatory
to the invasion Of Cuba by troops ON Monday night the
embarkation began Tampa the first soldiers 90 being
regiments of regulars stationed at that point
Eight the regiments encamped ChicGaauga have po-
cee!ed to Tampa All the troops Chickamauga under
ns ructions be in readiness for marching orders
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PRESIDENT MCKINLEY says in his proclamation announcing
the reciprocity made with France and signed day
two ago at Washington he governments of the United States
ana the French Republic the spirit of amty and with
desire to improve their commercial relations entered
in which reciprocal and equivalent concessions
have hen IN the Judgment president secured This is
oecaaon as wei that the friendly relations heretofore existing
between france an the United States to be strained
because OF the with Spain
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THE ELKToN HIGH SCHOOL.

TTHE WIG has deserved words of praise for the Ekton
High School, in the excellent educational work it is
accomplishing after its organization The
efficiency of its corps of instructors and the thorough
their Of discipline and instruction. reflected in
the of its graduates each indicating
gratifying advance hs predecessor
county be congratulated upon the possession OF two
excellent institutions the Tome Institute and
the Ekton High School
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TIE WAR S!TUATlON,

HI Secretary of Wa has asked Congess for additional
appropriation of So 81 O0O made up of the fooa ing
items: Torpeloes, 81 $50 600, including $l1OO0O for
defence Of Manila harho torpedoes and gun and
batteries $3.50 Notifications $50 00
gencies army 100000 and ordinance supplies
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Brush the haif daily through to the scalp,
and occasionally apply Halls Hair Renew er,
and Il luXuriant head Of hair will be main
tanned Of a natural hue.
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!. I. DlulHn eG SINS.

New Lots Men 5 siz s;
we were
Cheap Suits sold low on
our medium
price Suits; we had a
chance to close out nearly
$50 Suits at spot casL
prices. Th,y are ali right
in style, all sizes and new,
this seasons cuts and pat,
terms. All wool Suits at
SIS, So SO and IS Wor-
sted and Pin Checks at
$40. Oar regular stock
OF Sack Suits is in good
shape; big line Of stouts,
longs and extra sizes.
Full lines Serges and
Thin Goods for Summer
wear. Big stock odd
trousers, all grades, in
sizes Tor men, young men,
bows and little bows.
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Store Robbed.

Thieves entered the store Of Samuel r.
Shippers near the North East station on Sat
urday night and carried Off quantity Of
cigars and other goods
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-27
CANAL COMMISSIONERS REPoRT
Admiral Walker Says 1t VIII Be Ready
iu Few Days.

Washington, Dec. 26.-Admiral Walker
chairman of the Nicaraguan Canal Com
mission, when questioned today as to
the time when the report Of the COM
mission would be sent to Congress, said
that the time could not be stated de-
finitely as the report had not been signed
nor entirely completed. He presumed,
however, that it would be ready within
few days. In answer to further inquiry
the admiral said that there was no diff
ference of opinion among the members
of the commission except possibly on
the question of cost and that difference
might be adjusted SO that the report
would be unanimous on all points.
Owing to the illness OF Mr.. Haines,
duridg the last ten days, practically
nothing had been done, but now that the
commission was together again a con-
clusion on this and other points might
be expected soon.
some months ago Admiral Walker
stated to committee of Congress that
in his Judgment the canal would cost not
more than $125, 900, 600. Another men,
Der of the commission fixed the maxi
mum at $l4O, 900 but stated that it
might cost considerably less, and it had
been the opinion of the third member of
the commission that the canal would not
cost more than S9O.0000O0 All were
agreed, however, that these figures were
aud could only be approximations.
Til re were too many considerations and
contingencies that might change the
result materially. An epidemic OF
cholera or fever might lay off half the
working force, accidents to machinery.
or possibly earthquakes, might dam ge
the work in course of construction and,
while none of these would be likely to
happen, yet they we're among the possi-
bilities and in estimating the cost OF the
work a reasonable provision had been
made for accidents of various kinds.
All members of the commission, he said,
are agreed that the construction of the
canal on the route proposed is entirely
feasible and should be prosecuted with
all reasonable expedition.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-27
AN EXPEDITION 10 1Lo1Lo.

Washington, December &c. The admin
istration has taken steps to safeguard
American interests at Iioiio in the island
of Penay, one of the Philippines, aud
military and naval expedition is now ON
its way here from Manila.
Cable adyioes were received here today
from Hen Otis. com manding the mill
tary forces in the Philippines, and
Admiral Dewey. commanding the naval
forces there, showing that they ars acting
in concert in the matter.
Gen. Otis reported thab he had des.
patched two regiments and battery {
artillery to Iloiio on the army tar nsport
Admiral Dewey, notified the navy depart
ment that the cruiser Baltimore had
sailed from Manila for the same place.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-27
CHRISTMAS AT SANTIAGO.

Santiago de Cuba, December 26.-Most
of the Americans in Santiago celebrated
Christmas today, though hardly able to
realize that this is the Christmas season.
in the midst of most OF the discomforts
of summer weather.
The palaces clerks presented Gen. Wood,
military governor of ths apartment,
with magnificent gold mounted tortoise
shell walking stick in nah geny case.
The various regiments endeavored to
enjoy the season in American fashion,
while the Hist and the hospital ship Bay
State were gaily decorated.
AS the result of the charge brought by
Lieut.. Col. Henry Ray, commanding the
Guantanamo, against Chief of
Gendarmes Valiente. Gen. Wood will ap-
point com missior. to Investigate affairs
In that district.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-27
BIG BANK ROBBERY.

Lima, Ohio, Dec. 26.-There was a
mysterious robbery at the American
National bank the amount stolen being
from $25, 600 to $4,000. The janitor
discovered the doors of the vault were
open this morning. The inner doors
were opened by President Michael and
Cashier Kalb, when it was found that all
gold and paper money in the bank had
been carried away, although the racks of
silver money were untouched. There
are no marks of violence and the affair Is
a mystery. The amount taken can be
told only after balancing the cash. The
bank will, open for business as usual
tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-27
weather Observation.

The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday, December &C. taken
at p. NJ, meridian time, the observation
for each section being given in this order:
Temperature, direction of wind, state of
weather:
Boston, 2s, N, clear; New York. 81
W, clear; Philadelphia, "a; NV, clear;
Washington, SO. W, clear; Albany. "a, NE
clear; Buffalo,3 80, SW, cloudy; Detroit, %
SW. snow; Chicago, 80, SW, cloudy; 81
Paul, 81, NV, snow; Huron, Dak., ", "
cloudy; bismarck, 80, NV, p cloudy; Jack
sonville 46. NV, clear.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-27
SENATOR FRYE ON TREATY
Saws It Does Not Bind This Gov.
ernment
AS TO THE FUTURE DISPOSITION
OF THE PHILIPPINES.

Ounce Ratified We Cam Give Island Back
Them Among Other Powers If We
Are Fools, Says the Maine Senator.
Washington, December 26.-Senator
Frye talked to Star reporter today. with
respect to the conditions attending and
resulting from the peace negotiations.
With respect to the repeated statement
in press dispatches that the sentiment of
the powers with the exception of Eng
land, was opposed to the United States
and looked with disfayor upon the atti-
tuds of this government in dealing with
Spain, senator Eyre said:
81 saw no evidence of such sentiment
existing outsi de of France, and in France
that sentiment appeared to be confined
to the press, which does not reflect the
sentiment of the nation, nor of the people
generally
"Do you think there will be an early
restoration of cordial relations between
Spain and the United Statesp'
"I think that vely soon after the ratih-
cation of the peace treaty and the restora-
tion of diplomatic relations, there will
be no difficulty about negotiating COM
merciai treaties and q treaty for the
release of prisoners, and sucn other mat
ters directed toward the perfect restora-
tion of friendly relations between the
two governments. / do not believe that
the Spanish government viii be at all
disposed to keep mp unfriendly feeling
between the two governments The max
ing of new treaties adapted to the pres
emit conditions Will be better than wou Id
be the restoration of the old treaties,
some features Of which were obsolete.
What has been published with respect to
the treaty of peace seemed to Indicate
does 1t, that the government Is not com-
mitted by these negotiations with respect
to the future disposition of the territory,
the Spanish sovereignty over which has
been relinq uished?'
''It indicates very strongly that this
government ia not committed In any way
whatever with respect to the disposition
and government of these islands. If we
are insane enough to do SO. we might
give them all back to Spain after the
ratification of the treaty. If we were fools
we might divide them up among the
other foreign powers. The whole matter
is left in the hands of Congress- Congress
can make any disposition of the islands
it sees fit. The ratification of The treaty
will not in any way curtail our privileges
in this direction"
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-27

While it is not necessarily dangerous
OF itself, the tendency is to pneumonia
and all should see to it that its fangs are
not fastened upon them.
The circulation needs to be quickened,
tina system toned up SO as TO enable ma
ture to assert herself and throw it off or
better still to prevent it altogether.
Browns Instant Relief has been found
to be a specific for ''la grippe and if
taken in little cold water upon rising
in the morning and retiring at light will
prevent your having ia grippe
dec27d1m1stp
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-27

precipitate a war, and they are not yet
| capable of governing themselves. Until
that time the best we can do is to give
them good military government; give
them what civilians are necessary to
administer the civilian functions of gov
ernment and when they are ready to
form government of their own, give
them our blessing and let them do so.
II certainly believe that IN time they
will be capable of administering their
own government.
.'The people of the Philippines look
forward to a colonial government,
believe.
''What is needed is simple military
administration which can be easily fur
nished. The residents of Manila and of
the other parts of the archipelago who
are informed are intensely anxious that
the United States shall retain control"
When asked what he thought of the
proposed increase in the standing army
of 100000 the General declared he had
always believed such an increase was
necessary.
1--WE need standing army of at least
rs, 900 here in the United States." he
declared. ssNow that we have acquired
the new territories we shall need few
more, but in my belief $4,000 men are
amply sufficient for all the possible emer-
gencies in Cuba, Porto Rico and the
Philippines together. The rest are
needed in the United States for garrison
duty.
If larger force is wanted in the
Philippines it can easily be had from
among the natives" General Merritt
continued. ''By offering the native
soldiers with American officers, a most
effective army for duty in the islands
can be quickly formed. In time perhaps
it would come to resemble the British
army in India where the greater part of
the men are natives. The Filipinos are
anxious to enlist in such service and
they could be made into effective
soldiers"
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-27
SOME INACCURACIES CORRECTED.

New York, December 26-Capt. +. e.
Cha wick, com mander Of Admiral Samp-
sons flagship, the cruiser New York, now
lying off 1ompkinsville 8. L.. gave. out
q statement today regar ling allegations
made In an article published in the Engi-
neering Magazine. In the article referred
TO, 1t was stated that the United States
warships that destroyed Cervera's feet az
Santiago on July 8. were really not in
proper state of preparedness whep the
Spaniah fleet passed out through the
channel and attempted to Escape.
Engines were uncoupled, it WIS said,
boilers were either empty or full of salt
water, and the CRATES were cold
10 these charges Capt. Chadwick makes
reply, which has also the endorsement
of Admiral Sampson.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-27
WAS CHARLES HANSON.
Pretty Nearly Positive Identification of
the Dead Burglar.

Quincy. Mass, December 26.-The
police authorities are almost certain to-
night that the dead burglar is Charles
Hanson of Gloucester. Police Inspector
Ferguson arrived home from Gloucester
today with Charles Matsen, who knows
Hanson well.
The moment Matson saw..the body he
said that it was that of Hanson. Charles
Hanson signed the roll of the hshing
schooner George e. Lane. which left
q loucester, December l, for the banks.
The officials Of the company which owns
the schooner are positive that he is on
board their vessel, and as she is expected
in port every day her arrival will be
awaited with interest. In contradiction
to the statement of the owners of the
schooner. Charles Brown of Gloucester
told Inspector Ferguson that ne ralked
with Hanson With II 10 days and that he
then wore a suit of brown clothes.
Brown refused to come to Quincy today
unless he was paid for his trouble In ad-
vance.
Additional interest was q reused in
the oase today by the finding OF the body
of a suicide at Crescent avenue, Boston,
on Sunday afternoon.
The body of the young man who was
found with two bullet holes in his head,
Tailed In description exactly with the
young man whom Officer Larkin brought
to the police station on the morning of
the shooting and who was later let 60.
The resemblance was SO accurate that
Officer Larkin went to Boston to look
at the body. After viewing the remains
he was of the opinion that they were
those of the man whom he had detained,
but he would not commit himself def
niteiy. Tomorrow morning Capt. Han
son and Officer Larkin will go to Boston
and will look at the body
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-27

near the New London naval station on
the Thames and about four miles from
this city. The discovery was made by
fellow workman who went to relieve
him. The Victim received several wounds
about the neck and sides any of which
the medical examiner said would have
proved fatal. When found the man ap-
parently had been dead several hours.
1t is believed that some Italian in the en- :
ploy of the company who knew tnab
Astro had the money on his person, COM
mitted the crime.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-27
CLARA. sUTRo MARRIED.

Los Angeles, CAL, Dec. 2e-Miss Clara
Sutro, daughter of Adolph Sutro, the
famous San Francisco mining man,
mayor and millionaire, and William j..
English of Chicago, were quietly mar
ried yesterday afternoon at the residence
of Rt. Rev. Bishop Montgomery, who
oticiated. The brother of the bride was
the only witness to the ceremony. Mr..
English is widely known attorney, be-
ing member of the firm of English q
Heffernan of Chicago. He is also a
member of the Chicago school board and
president of the Chicago fair association.