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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-30
ELKTON, MARYLAND, APRIL 80, 1898.
OUR JACK TAR'S PRIZE MONEY.

HE number Of of Spanish vessels and the rapid
idty with which they have been made, naturally at
tract public attention the question of prize money
the prospect realizing which is great an incentive
bold sailor boys.
Within period Of days, extending from the 22d to the
m day of this month"; twelve seizures of Spanish vessels have
already occurred in Cuban The list of captures
braces steamships four chooners soop and fishing smack
The values of the steamships from 100000 down to $780,
co., the first figures being the estimated value of the steamship
Buena Ventura captured by the s. Gunboa Nashville the
22d inst.
If this shall be adudged prize, each member the
the Nashville will probably receive $500 his share Of
prize money. The method of division of this prize money is
Interestingly described by contemporary
When a ship OF the enemy is taken it is condemned by
prize and sod and half of the proceeds claimed by
the Government The Admiral is the largest beneficiary,
for he is entitled twentieth of the whole In the
the Ventura instance, he will receive
The Fleet Captains share onehundredth of the whole
he serving vessel which makes the capture which
he receives amount proportion to his with the other
Ulcers and board The balance after these outside Off
United have thus been served goes the
officers the ship making the capture provided
made when other ship around give moral aid, in
which craft also participates unless indeed cap
boat be defenceess merchantmen If the division
made the officers and vessel twentets
goes the Captain and under the command OF the fleet
tenth All that is left and it is good proportion, divided
the remainder of the officers and the proper
the pay of EACH The share of the sailor is
than onethd that of and boaswan and rather
less than third the share of Thus is be
wondered at if the officers and the fleet bockang the
ports OF Cuba quite satisfied capture Spanish merchantmen
and not inclined to neglect even fishing smack.
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The Mayor OF New York has vetoed Il bill
to give drug clerks shorter hours the hil
| being drawn, it is said TO prevent many mis-
takes i'll prescriptions arising from thu en-
hauSted condition of the Ovrr-wOrkrd CLERKS.
The action CT the Mayor is distinctly Lnjnt-
riotc. just now a wise cr JnOmy in the pre-
servation Of our abe-hodied population is
very desirable, and drug clerks ought not to
be allowed to imperil lives which hay" a
chance in these times to fling themselves
| away in Il hGrst of glory. aud which must
now run the risk of an l;iI"miuiOus exit 10y
means Of the wrong drug uottie.'
Mr.. EDITOR. The above is II clipping from
the editorial column y; the Baltimore Amer
lean OF last Sunday, April a II se"m~ to
me, that criticism from aLy = 'rSou az paper
in Maryland. in regard to pharmacy Jaws in
other States. comes in very lat! Graoo when
We consider that tao legislators of Mary.
land have time and again turued down pre-.
posed pharmacy laws that we've for the pro-
| lection Of the public no less than for the
protection Of those engaged in the drug bus
mess. Maryland and Indiana are til" only
| States in TIE Union that have tho distinction
of being without a pharmacy law. 'Ts trun
Baltimore City claims to have II law rcguat-
ing the practice of pharmacy. tut ouly in
name, for since the adiournreut of the Leg
stature Drs. Culberth and Hynson have re-
signed from the Pharmacy Board and rllim
the law cannot b. enforced or carried out.
| Hence it becomes a dead litter.
Even our last Legislature being ltepuo-
| lican one-we had hoped something from it
| in this respect followed in the footsteps OF
its Elusive predecessors and turned down a
good measure that would have been !; benefit
To the general public. SO ,Cu see tina a'c,l-
| s 'tiOn made i'll the above editorial a. to the
Mayor of New York being Uupatriotic, to say
| the least. is t. N" very 'luchable, when in
our own State almost any Old Spnniari could
open Il drug store and in thirty DAYS Hi,
more patriotic Marylanders than | hope or
expect to SEE Spain kill of American ctizans
| during the entire war.
Very respectfully,
RISING Sun, Mp. Apr. IS. EPSON SALT
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WAR REVENUE.

AR is expensive undertaking, even with ffth-rae
wv power like SPAIN and the ordinary revenues of
being sufficient to meet the exigen-
cies of the situation, taxation must necessarily be
resorted to maintain army and navy
The reported by Chairman Dingley
the Representatives will YIELD it estimated about
hundred millions quite formidable but which, when
per capita among the people the United States
only about 81 % upon each individual
In reporting Bill Mr.. Dngey makes statement of the
which this unwecome demand
San examination Of the condition of the Treasury
says twill make it apparent that time should be lost in
providing ample and for carrying successful
clusion in which engaged"
The bill reported contains only three changes from the
original draft there being a discount per beer
stamps reduction of the mineral
pint and the imposition of graduated telephone
sages sent over distances of thirty miles
The products to be taxed already FORTH beer and
ale snuff and tobacco cigars and cigarettes leaf tobacco sales
patent medicines chewing and ginger ale There stamp
taxes bank checks drafts bills exchange express packages
indennifyng bonds bonds required in legal proceedings,
corporations profit and deposit certificates vessel charters
conveyance contracts by brokers' telegraph messages custom
house entries insurance policies leases mortgages passage tickets
to foreign ports powers of attorney probates of WILL noial
protests and warehouse receipts.
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LATEST WAR NEWS.

ME Smelling the Matanzas batteries topic alb
sorbing throughout and official circles at
Il Washington this week
1t is generally believed that the plans of the block
aiding fleet prov upon any of the
Spanish works the ports included in the blockade, least
until preparations be perfected for the cooperation
force Of United troops the insurgents both 1t is
urmised that it mpad to landing place for the
establishment a base of supplies from which the troops
Gomez and Garcia be furnished with provisions and
ammunition In pursuance with this plan it probable Admiral
Sampson made of Matanzas finding
engaged strengthening old and erecting works defense
purposy drew the fire of the shore batteries
exact location and strength.
Whether Maanzas has been
establishing base for supplying and reinforcing the nsugen
army only be learned from developments The works
having been demolished it is probable Admiral Sampson
that they event Of Matanzas being
selected for landing point troops will
difficulty in establishing themselves at that locality
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WA%AMAKER'S
PHILADELPHIA, Monday, April 25, 1893
Pretty and Seasonable
WRAPS for Women

Goats from Paris and Berlin and
our own good American tallofs;
capes from both sides of the sea,
as well.
With the costumes on show these
wraps compose the most important
congress of dress ever gathered in
any retail store. And we speak
advisedly.
The Easter show was compre-
hensive and varied, but it was not
until after Easter that we could add
the more summary things.
But difficulty.
Careless people associate great
stocks with high prices-Whereas
gathering great stocks helps to lit
TEST prices. While the finest gown
here is $3.50 and worth it, the col
lection of other degrees of elegance
shows remarkable values at even g
few dollars.
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TIE daring exploit of Lieutenant Fremont ON Monday nipht
shows that be is the worthy of honored sire John
Fremont who first explored the od and bszed the
way to the Pacific
From the made in Washington Journal it seems
that Lieutenant Femonts landing Cuban on Mondav
means more than appears the surface Of it.
The details of Lieutenant Fremonts daring exploit with
tue torpedo boat Porter have been received by official who
visited the White Wednesday, The story printed in The
mornings papers censored by the Governments agents at Kew
west and all the facts did not out Lieutenant Fremont
ran ms boat in under the guns of the Matanzas batteries and
company of in Cuba The pilot who guided the
Porter was the who succeeded in landing many fill
clustering expeditions Cuba The point selected for LANDING
was me same which the War Department intends land
It's St force OF 1000 Infantry cavalry and artillery The pilot
" Hchg shore, ntrusted with dispatches to deliver
General Gomez acquainDg him with the plans of the approach
"S Hpaon and directing him hold his forces readiness
e. operate with those OF the United States Captain Sampson has
exploit - 'e
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After meals you should have simply feel

After meals you should have simply feel
ing of comfort and satisfaction. You should
not feel any special indications that digestion
is going on. If you do. you have indigestion,
which means not-digestion. This may be the
beginning OF so many dangerous diseases,
that it is best to take it in hand at once and
treat it with Shaker Digestive Cordial For
ven know that indigestion makes poison,
which causes pain and sickness. And that
Shaker Digestive Cordial helps digestion and
cures indigestion. Shaker Digestive Cordial
does this by providing the digestive materials
in which tho sick stomach is wanting 1t
also tones up and strengthens the digestive
organs aud makes them perfectly healthy.
This is the rationale OF its method Of cure as
the doctors would say. Sold by druggists,
price 10 cents TO 500 per bottle.
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Mr.. PoULTNEY BGELow, the able correspondent OF the
Hapes of New York. who has recently been in Spain sailed
from Southampton Wednesday arrival
will enlist in the cavalry.
Mr.. Bgelow says that socaled patriotic demonstrations
reported daily from Spain public opinion worth
mentioning He adds that they limited few large cities
Madrid Barcelona Cadz than popular
explosion of the minority the constituted government officials
and others being afraid of having their loyalty questioned
tinuing, Mr. Bigelow said:
while crossing the peninsula intercourse
with class OF Spaniad including soldiers bound for Cuba
Throughout my three weeks trip daily by the
interest the question the The poor people
sick of the Cuban and do not for Cuba There
evidence of the public excitement which animated Germany
the of with France
Fom conversation with Senior Castelar, gathered that
pubicans will the front aud
president"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-30
CABINET CHANGES.

/ \ RESIDENT MCKINLEY has appointed and the Senate
r. has promptly confirmed Asst Secretary w. r. Day. of
Ohio, to Hon. John Sherman Secretary
State Judge Day the expected and logical successor
OF Mr. sherman head of the State Department
his capacity for the work of this important position
country has the that its foreign interests will be
ously guarded while he is head of the State Department
The country less to be congratulated upon the selection
OF Prof John b. Moore Columbia University Assistant
Secretary of State. Prof. Moore recognized authority
fields of Diplomacy and international law, and has famazed
himself with the work the State Department under
administrations during which he proved his capacity handle
the questions demanding attention in that department
Of the Government
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-30
Some Foolish People

Allow cough to run until it gets beyond the
reach OF medicine. They often say, "Oh, it
will wear away" but in most cases it will
wear them away. Could they be induced to
try the successful medicine called Kemp's
Balsam, which is sold on n positive guarantee
to cure, they would Immediately see the ex-
cellent effect after taking the first dose.
Price Csc and SOC. Trial size free. At all
druggists.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS,

This is 10 give notice that the subscriber or
Cecil county have obtained from thcOrphnns,
Court of said county letters of administration
on the personal estate OF
JACOB TOME,
late of said county, deceased. All urrsona
having claims against the said deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same with the
vouchers thereof duly authenticated,
on or before the 2id day of September, 1899
they may otherwise be excluded from anv
benefit of said estate. All persons indebted 10
said estate are requested to make immediate
payment to the subscribers. Given under orr
hand this :23d day of March, 1898.
ENALYN S. TOME,
PETER T.. TOME
Test Executors.
k. T.. LAMAR, Register. muf26 e.
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rrom Bany in tht high Chair

to grandma in the rocker HrnIn-O Is good for
the whole family. 1t is the onG-desir"d sub
sti.uta for coffee. Never up7ets the nerves or
iai,!rra TIE digestion. Made from pure
grains it is II food in itself. Has the taste
and appearance of the best coffee at a the
price It is Il genuine and scientific article
and is come to stay. 1t makes for health and
strength. Ask your grocer for GrainO.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-30
THE WAR SITUATION.

NUMBER of Cuban expeditions being fitted at
Southern ports. Instead of being chased by United
States vessels formerly these expeditions will
receive arms and ammunition from Washington
About 30 900 Spanish Republicans have signed
Emilio CASTELAR, under the congratuatng h upon his
recovery from sickness but in reality offering him their support
he procans a republic in Spain.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-30
ORDER NISI.
Frances NJ. Lake VS. Mary J Lake and other

Frances VI. Lake VS. Mary J. Lake and others.
In the Circuit Court for Cecil County. In
Equity. No. 2ll3.
ORDERED, this 4th day of April 1898.
that the sale of property mentioned in these
proceedings made and reported by l.. Marshall
Haincs, Trustee. be ratified and confirmed. I'M
less cause to the contrary thereof be shown on
or before the 9th day of June next provided a
copy of this order be inserted in some news
paper printed and published in Cecil County
once awcCk for one month. before the luth day
OF May next.
The report states the amount of sale to be
100000.
JOIN G. WILLIAMS.
True copy-tcst: Clerk
apr9-4w JOHN G, WILLIAMS, Clerk.
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the quarterly accounts were examined an
ordered to be paid rs follows:
S12,3G5 SO

1t was ordered that tho schools shall close
on Friday, May q, being 3O-5G of full term
Miss Clara j. Burns resigned as teacher of
school No. 5, Fifth district.
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Caleb II. Scarborough and wife VS.. Mary !
West rt al.
In the Circuit Court for Cecil County. In
Equity, No. PIP.
Ordered, this 9th day of April, 1898, thai the
sale of property mentioned in these proceed
inrs. for partition 10y sale of the real estate
of Watson Kelly Scarborough, made and
reported 10y George A. Blake, the tristne
nam, ii therein, be ratified and contirnl,G. I'M
less cause to the contrary thereof be shown
on or before til, gth day of June next. pro-
vdCd II copy of this order be inserted in soma
newspaper printed and published in Cecil
county aforesaid once Il week tor one month
before the 10th day of May next
The report states the amount of sale to be
$4,000.
JOHN G. WILLIAMS.
True Copy-Test: Clvlk
apI9-it JOHN G. WILLIAMS Clerk
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White clean, cool and
Bed Spreads tP : q IKE are e,

+ l y - y
quilts. Fresh and crisp will be the
beds they cover. So good were
the sorts and so pleasing to women
who have seen them that we have
sold double the quantities we had
planned to sell up to this time.
They are unmatchable at their
prices. All are hemmed ready for
use. These hints
SOC each-The Sunrise" -Hght-weight
honeyeomb spreads for summer use.
65c eath-The Tulip - good quality,
lightweight crochet spreads.
100 each-lhe "RoSe"-heavier and bet.
ter crochet spreads.
81 each-The "Pansy" large crochet
spreads; double bed size; Marsees
patterns
Sl,25 eath-The "Covero-fne crochet
spreads double-bed size; Marselles
patterns.
Sl5O each The Lily - extra large
honeycomb spreads for old-fashioned
beds.
81 each-Several handsome patterns in
genuine Marseles Bed Spreads; full
double bed size.
81 each-Satn-tin Bed Spreads, In
usually fine quality at this price.
JOHN wANAMAKER
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Cleanliness of tho head usually insures
good growth Of hair. An occasional appiica-
tion of Halls Hair Remover will aid to keep
tho hair Of natural color.
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one dollar a pair

In tanS, red-tans, browns, modes,
grays, buffers, green's, pearls, white
and black; embroidered; buttons
and patent fasteners.
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NOTICE TO CIR DlTORS,

This is to give notice that the subscriber Of
Cecil county has obtained from the Oruhuns'
Court of said county letters of administration
on the personal estate of
GEORGE T. LEWIS,
late of said county. deceased. Al persona
having claims against the said deceased are
hereby warned TO cXhibit the same with the
vouchers thereof duly authenticated.
on or before the 18th DAY of Sept. lSgs,
they may otherwise be excluded from any
benefit of said estate. All persons indebted
to SAID estate are requested to make imme-
diate payment To the subscriber. Given under
my hand this 18th day of March, 1888.
JOHN W. LOGAN.
Test Administr atOr. rt a
II. +, LAMAR, Register. am lG-gt
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-30

Children's rOR al put the 1T
Wear ho 1I, cr 6.I' rvs c, i,nTe
made this year. AS sensible as
mothers, and wonderful help to
the wardrobe. Regular tailor-made
skirts. The materials are pique,
crash, linen, cheviot and plain
serge.
Lillip utian Dresses for children
of 4 to II combine as much pretti-
ness and juvenile style as one could
ask for, in inexpensive wear. S1.5O
to S4.5O
OF course Refers are ready.
Hardly worth while to worry you
with details. Prices run from SIPS
to $50.
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. .
The bridge contract was awarded to the
King Bridge Company of Ohio, at $695 90
and the contract for the masonry to Henry
Watson, of PerryviIle, at 1915 90, these being
the low bids.
1t was decided to renew the contract with
the Elkton Electric Light Company for Il
term of five years at the old figure.
SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS.
The Board OF School Commissioners met
on Thursday there being present Messra.
Blake, Gary and Abrahams.
The minutes were read and approved. The
Examiner called attention to the condition of
several of the school properties,
The following bills were ordered to be
paid
Institute, less admission fees. ....... SO 81
Armstrong; Co., school No. 2, Seventh
district, stove. .................... 60
School No. l, Seventh district, library
pay to J. j. Wright, trustee ........ 10 90
School No. 8, Seventh district, library,
pay to l.. L. Patterson, trustee w 10 90
L. II. Burlington, No. 2, Eighth dis
trlct Observation-Disclosures. 3 so
j. Il. Kirk, No. 6, Second district 50
$9S 81
Tho quarterly accounts were examined and
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WOMEN'S COATS, S. to $l05
WOMEN'S CAPES, $3.75 to 500

Princess EVEN real kidskin might
May De DE-; Spo !. l,i IN me n7.:, cut T.
NioVe' giVeperfect shapeIiness
and comfortable fit to a glove. In
the PRINCESS MAY are combined
the very best French kidsliins and
the best French workmanship, and
the gloves are matchless at the
Drice-
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
Bridge Contract Awarded Electric Light
Contract Renewed.

The County Commissioners were in special
session on Tuesday, the full board present.
Bids for the iron bridge over Mill Creek
near Perryviiie rs follows:
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ORDER NISI.

alcb II. Scarborough and wife VS.. Mary !
West ct al.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-25
mSoefety's IR@almo

Portland. returned TO her home in this
city on Monday evening and is at home
10 her many friends on upper Maple
street. the residence formerly occu-
pied by w. b.. Rodgers and family.
J. Benton LeEgat and Henry 5. Tut
tie of Butte were in the city several
days during the past week visiting
friends.
Mrs. George Ames and the Misses
/ Ames spent Monday in Butte shopping
and visiting friend
Mrs. James G. Casey. who has been
visiting with relatives and friends in
ST. Paul and other eastern cities dur
ing the summer months. returned to
her home in this city Tuesday morning
and has taken a suite of rooms at the
Montana.
Mrs. Albert oliver and mother. Mrs.
Ellsworth. and sister returned Tuesday
afternoon from their trip through the
Yellowstone park.
Geoffrey Lavelle of Spokane was in
the city a few days during the week,
and is gaining rapidly after his recent
| severe Illness.
Major J. Maginis of Helena attended
the convention in Anaconda on
Wednesday and Thursday n also Wis
tied with man old friends,
Mrs. Murray Miles and Mrs. James f..
Spelman spent the day with their aunt,
Mrs. Daniel Twohy, at Race Track,
during the week.
Miss Rumley. who has been visiting
at Hamilton. and later was the guest
Of Mrs. RANTS at Missoula. returned
to her home in this city Tuesday at
tcrnoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Giles Browner re-
turned the first Of the week from a
six weeks trip 10 the East, where they
visited with relatives and friends.
Miss Laura LainE and Miss Mildred
. - ~
past week with Mrs. William II. De-
Witt. at her home ON Fifth n Hick-
DRY streets. left Friday morning for
Butte and took their departure from
that city in the evening for their nome
in Kansas City. Missouri.
The Misses NcLanahan OF st. Paul.
arrived in the city on Thursday morn
ing and are the guests Of their sister.
Mrs. James &. Casey. at the Montana.
They viii remain a month or more in
the city.
Joseph \. Lewis Of Butte was a Wis
itor in the city on Wednesday and
Thursday of last week.
Mrs. Charles SChatzlein Of Butte was
the guest of Mrs. George Ames and
daughters At the Montana for several
days during the past week. returning
10 her home on Friday.
Mrs. +. f.. Sergeant is greatly i'm
proved after her recent illness.
Mrs. L. G. Smith is SIN confined TO
her apartments at the Montana with
an attack OF acute rheumatism, but is
much improved.
Mrs Frank Conley OF Deer Lodge and
Mrs. N. Mccormick Of Missoula are Wis
iting with friends I'm the city.
T. J.. Gamache. wife and family Of
Emery, visited with friends in the city
during the convention.
Clarence NJ. Davidson left Tuesday
evening for Ann Arbor, where he will
resume his law studies for the coming
year.
Miss Ella Brownell. niece Of d. c..
Brownell, is visiting al the family resi-
dence. having returned from the East
with Mr.. and Mrs. Brownel the fore
part Of the week.
Mrs. Frank Coburn and daughters,
Mrs. Thomas Grimes and Miss Virgie