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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-11-12

Y V ris,' asked Mrs. May
nard of her great friend,
the doctors wife, as the two ladies were
enjoying o clock tea and the general gos-
sip Of the parish together one afternoon,
'Beatrix Harcourt,' Mrs. Maynard
answered promptly.
''Ah, you saw her, too, then. | must
say was astonished! 1t is well known
that young Morton bears the character OF
being the fastest man in the neighbor-
hood"
II have long ceased to be surprised at
anything Baatrix Harcourt does, the other
lady answer significantly. "lf Mr. Ken
rio, Coos not mind, do not see why any
one else should trouble their heads about
her eccentricities."
Certainly not" Mrs, Morris agreed.
"But really, Rose, she was laughing and
talking in the most familiar manner, and
Gerald was bending toward her until his
face touched hers !"
"And that is our future Wears wife.
Well, shall take care my daughters do
not see much of her" And Mrs. Maynard
drew herself up with kind of lofty indig
nation as some fresh visitors were shown
into the room.
Poor Beatrix Her numerous delinquen-
ces were the subject of many afternoon tea
gossips, and had been ever since she came
to Hllchester tour years ago. She Ger.
tanly was unlike other girls for in addi
sion to being "biue stock ing" and having
taken her degree at Oxford she had most
unreasonable interest in the working
classes not a mere lady like interest
which contensed itself with calling at their
cottages with few words of good advice
and tract. All, no; she had always some
plan or 'craze," as the good people OF
Hillchester called it, for their benefit on
hand-classes for the young girls, ambu-
lance lectures, concerts, teas, what not.
For the conventionalities of society she
cared not at all. She never attended the
afternoon teas, therefore she heard 10
gossip. She was not even particular about
beirs in the feshion-in fact, the black
serge dress she usually wore looked, from
constant exposure to the weather, as if it
had seen better days.
She had been known even to take the
broom off the lame old crossing sweeper at
the corner OF the road and work away in
earnest until there was passage fit for ii
queen to walk over
And in spite OF all the vicar of Hill.
chester had asked Beatrix Harcourt to he
his wife. Well, as the leaders OF society in
Winchester remarked with ominous signs,
wonders would never cease.
Nevertheless it must be confessed that
Rev. John kenrick was in no very enjoy
able frame of mind as week later he
wended his way somewhat slowly toward
his lady loves abode.
The gossip which had begun in Mrs.
Maynard's drawing room had spread all
over the parish, until a version of it,
highly exaggerated and colored, had
reached even the wears ears.
Beatrix soon discovered something was
amss, and after the first greetings were
over she asked almost anxiously: "What
is the matter, John? You do not look
WELL
For a full minute Mr.. Kenrick did not
answer. Instead he looked down at her as
she stood with one small hand resting upon
his black coat sleeve, the sunlight falling
with loving touch upon her fair hair,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-11-12
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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-11-12

4 7 HON do you think I saw
- w driving with Gerald Nor
v ris,' asked Mrs. May
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-11-12
Trust Those Who Have Tried.

Suffered from catalrh of the worst
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Ostrom. As Warren Ave, Chicago, Ill.
Suffered from catarrb it got so bad
could not work; used Ely's Cream Balm
and am entirely well,-A. c. Clarke, 34l
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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-11-12
SOUTHBOUND A. NJ.

'Week days and Sundays. 8Sundays only.
Stops only on notice to conductor or agen
or If passenger are to get Off.
b Stops to let Off passengers.
n Stops on notice to agent to take on pas
sengers for points east of New York.
Trains leave Port Deposit for Perryville al
3.4S, S.32 1904 and 1912 III, and at 2.40, 3.25,
1885 and $50 p. III, week days. Leave Perryville
los and a.l5, .O5 and sis p m week days.
J. B. HUTCHINSON, j. X. WOOD,
Gen' Manager. G. A.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-11-12

FOCAL WedhicSS. troubles OF this deSCrlD-
ton utterly unfit her for wifchood and
motherhood, Dr. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription gives health strength, elasticity
and Vigor to the special organs concerned
1t makes woman strong and healthy in a
womanly way. 1t gives the nerves a rest
from pain and an opportunity to build UP.
1t makes motherhood safe and compara-
lively easy. 1t transforms weak, sickly.
Respondent women into happy, healthy
wives and mothers.
Jas, Caswell, Esd of ochcltree, johnson Co.,
Kans. (P. O. Box on, writes: MY wife wa;
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Tor several years. She was not able 10 do her
work, she had such bearing down pains and pain
IN her back. Her periods were irregular vary
lnS all the way from two to six weeks. At those
times she would have fainting spells so bad that
l thought she could not live. She was attended
ny the best doctors in the country They did
her no good and She grew worse all the time. |
thouSht would try your medicines. By the
time she had taken four bottles OF the 'Favortc
Iiesctlption and two of the Golden Medical
discovery and two ofthe Pleasant Pellets She
was completely cured "
Every day, dose. Once Won start. Won
can never stop them That is tho, way with
some so.Called remedies for constipation
n IS dlheTent with Dr. Picrce's Pleasant
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permanent cure for constipation rud thr,,
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gentle laxative and two mild r.t,a,,ic
Druggists sell them Nothinn rlsn !.
just as good"
II is a druggists business 10 rive yo,,
not TO tell you, what you want.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-11-12

uCdlll. n "tl.lill OWES II
to herself, her husband
and children TO enlist e.
under this flag. If she x
does not do so she will Y
live a life of wretchedness
herself and unless her
husband is an exception.
ally good man, he Will be-
come indifferent to her,
her home will be unhappy
and her children will be
puny and Sickly.
Ill-health in a womarly
way may almost invari,
ably be traced to weak.
ness and disease of the
femme organs that are the
vestibule of human life.
No WOMAN can enjoy 6
general health who is dra
down by continual pain
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-03
ISSUES OF 1900.
what Form of Opposition the Dem
ocrats VIII Advocate IL Hard
10 Determine.

The suggestion comes from Ohio, and
Is said TO be Endorsed by Senator Hanna,
that national expansion rather than
free silver is likely 70 be the issue IN
1900. Isn't IL little early TO be fore
casting the next presidential race,
either as 10 candidates, platforms or re-
suits? We are making important his
tory rapidly. and il was never more true
than now that no man can tell what
day, OF year. may bring forth
Free silver has undoubtedly received
a heavy blow. The changes in the west
are extraordinary. and are TO be as
cribed TO that issue alone. In 1896 the
silver men controlled the senate. They
therefore had but TO secure the house
and the presidency in the campaign %
that year 10 write their issue into law.
1t will be different in 1900. The senate
then will contain an anti-Silver ma
jority. So that Immediate success
would not be in sight even with the
house and the presidency won for sill
yer. This, and the change of sentiment
in the west, must have its effect in 1000.
But one should hesitate TO dig the grave
and provide the ceremonies for silver
yet awhile.
But, counting silver out, what form
will the issue of national expansion
take in 1900? The expectation now is
that the peace commission will make
a treaty providing for the conquered
Spanish territory in time 20 be sub
mitted TO the senate at its coming SEES.
sion. Reasonably prompt action there
ought TO follow. The matter is one that
cannot with safety be allowed 10 re-
main too long unsettled. Al farthest,
Il is not likely TO remain open longer
than early spring. And when the treaty
is ratified the issue of national expan-
sion ms now understood and accepted
will be closed. We shall then be in pos
session Of Porto Rico. Hawaii Guam
and the Philippines in our own right.
and of Cuba as trustee for the people Of
that island That will represent the
policy of national expansion. What is
sue can be made on that n year later?
Who will seek power on proposition
10 undo IL all and return 10 the main
land?
As matters are going IL Is a far cry
10 1900. Sound money and national ex
paDsion seem safe enough and the pres
ldent Is one Of the most popular men
ever installed in that exalted Office. But
what form the opposition will take. or
who Is likely 10 lead II. may not with
ease be determined Washington
Star.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-03
COMMENT AND OPINION.

EyBanlS clearances furnish an argu-
ment that tho calamityites will hardly
care TO bump against. - Cleveland
Leader.
GyThe democratic party is still hunt
ing for one or two good issues for 1900
Is II afraid to try free whisky Chi
cago Tribune.
ZThe usual business boom followed
republican success In the elections, and
Il was even more marked than usual
ST. Louis Globe Democrat.
UvTalk OF a solid south. What is the
matter with solid Pacific slope ?
There are II congressman and ten are
republicans. - Cincinnati Commercial
Tribune
cvOh, yes. free silver Is still on top In
Colorado That's where they mine n.
Colorado is not in politics exclusively
for her health. Her enthusiasm Is fer
her pocket Boston Herald lind.
Dem.).
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-03
A GREAT SENATE.
There VIII he a Controlling Majority
Against the Free Sill
vcr IIcrcsy.

After March the republicans will
have SO OF the 90 senator's, which will
leave 81 10 the democrats and populists.
For the first time since the free coin
nge OF silver became an issue because
silver bullion had fallen in price, there
will be an actual and controlling ma
iority against that heresy. II is quite
as important that the changes which
have made the senate surely republican
result from the fact that both senator's
from the states largest in population
and richest in material resources will
be republicans. Both senators from In
diana, New York, Pennsylvania. New
Jersey Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, Cali
fornia and Wisconsin will be repub-
Leans. From the Atlantic 10 the Misss-
sippi river, and from the Ohio and Ma
sen and DiXon's lire 10 the lakes, no
state will have n democratic senator.
Even Maryland and West Virginia will
Lave two, and Delaware and Kentucky
one each Of the republican faith Mis-
souri,, Georgia and Texas will be the
only larger states that will be repre-
sented by democrats in the senate.
The opposition TO the republican party
has little to hope from the group OF
states in which senatorial vacancies oc-
cur in 1901 after the presidential cleo
tion, judging from their voting at the
late elections, as n clear majority OF the
30 senators TO be elected that year rep
resent states which are carried by re-
pubicans this year Thus silvcrism
seems TO be ballsed in the senate for
years 20 come.
During the past six or eight years,
II cannot be said that either responsible
party could claim n majority. For six
teen TO enc there was majority, but
beyond that question no party had such
n lead in the senate as TO be really re-
sponsible for its conduct. The impor-
tant finance committee has been In the
hands OF the silverites. and other lead
ing committees which shape legisla
ton have been so divided as 20 be with,
out power. This uncertainty as 20 par
ties has been responsible for the dis
satisfaction OF the country with the
senate. Now that the republicans will
have an assured majority OF orthodox
republicans, may not the country ex-
pcct 10 see more definite action and less
delay ?-lndianapolis Journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-03
PIrH AND POINT.

A good nams-plate il to be chosen
iGther than mach enemel,-L- A w.
Bulletin.
IL is strange, but children who arc
too young TO gossip seem to have =
very good time.--Atchison Globe.
Puppies snap and snarl because they
are puppies, but gentleman has no
use for sneer.-Boston Waterman.
A writer says there Is great deal of
character in politics-bnt he doesn't
specify the kind.-Chicago Daily News
Mrs de Goode-"What did the min
lister preach agai st to-day?" Mr.. de
Goode (wearily) preached against
time. "--Tit-Biis.
A Cautious Reply.-''Iias your wife
kept up her music since she was mar
Iied?' well, she has kept on playing
the o."-ChicGgo Daily Record.
Beth-"I shall marry no man unless
he has strong temperance sentiments
Bess-"Of course not. You want man
who isn't easily driven TO drink De
troit Journal.
"Anent the contrariety of woman"
said the Cornfed Philosopher, she
never has so much self-possession as
when she knows she belongs 60 some
one else. "-Indianapolis Journal.
Sweet Critic-"In one way you re-
uIind me very much of Browning"
Amateur Poet-"Indeedl How is that?"
Sweet Critic-"There isn't one person
in hundred that can tell what you
are driving at."-Answers.
Mrs. Browne-"Yes, we used TO let
Tommy sit ON the dictionary when he
took his piano lesson; hut his father
put a stop to It." Mrs. Greene--"Why
so? 'Fraid ii would hurt the book?"
Mrs. Browne-"No; it was too much
like punning; playing on words, you
know. "-Boston Transcript.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-03
! COMMENTED.

Cousin John hez built a mansion. Liza
bethar In it's style,
Crochet-frlmmins round the corners
hardwood doors all done In lie.
Porters hangin' in the doorways, didoes
pasted on the wall.
s'Coior schemes" a~runnin' riot In the set
tin-room an hail.
Went to see i'm on a visit; felt like wuz
In a dream.
Not a heatin' stove er wood-box. all the
house was het by steam.
Pipes a-leadin' from the basement, gla-
dlatOrs in each room,
Carpets dragged by little go-carts. never
saw EN- use brooml
Parlor mantel piled with bric-b-acs. Injun
mattin' on the stairs.
Hiroglyphics worked In yaller on the satin
covered chairs;
Water-fassets IN the kitchen, hot er colo,
you took your choice;
Telephone In handy waitin' ef you liked TO
try your voice
Lectric lights blazed every evenin' till
the moon itself seemed wan,
No more use fer cracker-matches. Jest
fiip would turn 'em on;
Breakfast showed up late an tired. luach
cum on at twelve o'clock,
Dinner shook the hand OF twilight, givin'
my old nerves shock.
Stayed q week an saw the ethyl Cousin
John was awful kind:
But / come away reJoicin'. home was suit
ed 20 my mindl
Thought the old brown house looked nicer
than Il ever did afore.
Mary scwln' by the winder, Rover barkin'
az the door.
Slipped right back into the traces. all the
wheels rolled smoothly round.
'Lectric blaze he'd been too glarin'; lamps
air better, I'll be bound.
Bric-bracs make a Teller weary: purest
water lives In wells.
Common chairs II do fer farmers, satin
couch II do fer swells
Noon-time alters flnds me ready fer a
dlnner-not n lunchl
An steam heat-you can't compare II with
fire you kin punchl
Hickry wood a cracllln' gayly; stove a
CLOWN cherry-redl
Warmth an peace an drowsy comfort
stealth up from foot TO head.
Fall is sllppin' into winter; ever mind
its storms an chilla
Pack the iron pump in sawdust-we shan't
run no plumbers bilsl
Eat an drink an read the papers-let the
world go brawlin' onl
Happiness lis my twln-sister-I'm ez rich
ez Cousin john
--Emma Eggleson. In Midland Monthly.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-03
Thc Napoleon Of south America.

Nicolas de Pierola. president of Peru,
is called "the Napoleon of South Amer
lea" lie is known 10 be man of
boundless ambition, his one desire be-
ing TO unity all the republics of South
America under one central government,
with himself AZ its head. In 1879 he be
came dictator. but was swept out OF
power when Peru was defeated I'm the
war with Chill. Three years ago Pier
ola once more struck for supreme pow
cr and won. lie organized an army In
the mountains. overthrow the govern
ment. and marched TO the palace over
the bodies OF l,2o0 slain men.--Eyery
Where.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-03
nryanitc. Should Notice.

In the states Of New York. Pennsyl-
vania, Massachusetts,, New Jersey and
Maryland. where the democrats did all
they could, as a rule, to get away from
the silver question this year, they
gained GO seats in the house of repre-
sentativcs. In New York they cut q re-
publican plurality Of 26s, 900 in the pres
idential election down TO about 10000.
In New Jersey, the reduction was from
81 900 to 5000. and in Massachusetts,
where there was more talk OF silver,
from 173, 600 10 $4,000. In Pennsylvania
the change was from 10000 TO about
10000 at best. The opposition was di-
vided Maryland was republican by 49,
COO in 1896 This year IT is close. lf Col.
Bryan and his followers will give these
facts their earnest attention, in connec-
ton with the very different returns
from states like Kansas, Nebraska,
South Dakota, Wyoming, Washington
and California, where their party stuck
TO silver as the one great issue. perhaps
they may gain light enough 20 lead
them TO give the business world rest
from imitation alarms for the next
decade or so.-Cleveland Leader.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-03
THE ORANGEPACKERS
BY E. s. Thatcher
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
GOOD many eyes turned toward

GOOD many eyes lurneu loWaru
~ the wide door OF the packing house
as a girls straight figure paused mo-
ment on the threshold before entering.
The scene within seemed attractive.
II was so busy, and, in effect, SO quiet,
in spite of the continual noise of ham
mers, mailing up the full boxes, and the
various sounds incidental TO moving
fruit about as the work progressed.
Everyone was steadily at work and no
one seemed in doubt what to do next.
The shade was inviting, too, after a
walk under the strong California sun,
and the great building was well provid-
ed with generous openings under its
far-projecting roof, and was spacious
enough, not only to avoid the crowding
of work and material, but also TO allow
a free movement Of air.
The newcomer was pleased, and her
desire to take hand was quickened.
She was stranger there, yet she
seemed 10 feel no discomfort at the
attention which her arrival had awnk-
ened. Her good-tempered poise was so
apparent that her credentials were at
once accepted. She was used TO NOV
ing through life without much dispute
over the right Of way, and was blessed
with the tact that comes from unaifect-
ed confidence.
She readily discovered the manager,
moving about among the bins and boxes,
saving quiet word here and there, or
pointing 10 some needed Encouragement
OF the solid-loolIng but transient
stacks OF fruit or Of empties. She went
20 him without hesitation, and asked fer
work.
The man looked up and recognized
good material at glance.
"Can you pack?"
"I reckon | can. but / never did"
"You won't earn very much at first"
"All right, let me try; should like TO
learn"
AS she spoke she looked keenly at the
rows OF girls sitting beside the bins
into which the various spouts from the
grader were delivering the several sizes.
At once she picked out the better work
ers. and got notion OF the mechanical
verye and swing that told ofexact and
rapid work.
There was n rhythm in the motions of
good packer. The paper came up from
the pile of sheets with the regularity OF
n balance wheel and fell upon the
orange In the other hand with an air OF
knowing where it belonged. The wrap
ping seemed to do itself. ard the next
yellow subject was taking it's treatment
almost before the former had settled H.
self into precise position in the box
The process had been adopted by the
automatic nerves OF the packer. and re
auired no other attention from hci
than an occasional replenishment OF
will in the effort at a continual increas,
OF speed Her thoughts were free, ARD
evidently ranging wide.
IL like that" said the girl; "can
begin nowY
Eyes" said the manager. smiling Al
her spirit; take that third bin. You
can hang your hat and pail over yondcr
I'm be round to show you pretty soon.
In no time she was at her seat be
aide the bin, with an empty box in posi-
zion before her, had fitted rubber CO
on her left thumb, and was experiment
Ing. aided by frequent glances at he
neighbors, on the proper movement
40 make the sheets rise singly ans
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-03
years Fashions In Precious stones.

Green stones are said TO head the list
of fashionable jewels this season. En-
cralds have the lead, but the revival Of
interest In green stones has prominent.
~ brought forward the peridot. which
is really the Indian chrysolitc, and Is a
clear. deep leaf green In color, showing
almost yellow beside the emerald which
"a blush In tone.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-03

Germany Va. Russia In journalism.
Germany has "a times as many news
papers as Russia, population being com-
pared.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-03

ryThe silver mine owners will not
probably retain lobby in Washington
any longer, and the few orators scat
tered about under the name OF silver
republicans will not be retained on the
pay roll.--Indianapolis Journal
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-03
Truc Patriots.

The democrats have no luck at all In
claiming all the national heroes as par
tisans. Dewey, ~ Manila fame, turns
out TO be n republican. as is perfectly
natural for born and bred Vermonter.
Admiral Schley says: IL am not n
democrat; neither am I republican.
My politics is my country" And that
Is good enough politics for any fighting
man Gen. Merritt says he Is some
thing OF n democrat, but is glad the
country IS sustaining the administra-
tion. because Mckinley Is right. Joe"
Wheeler is a democrn; who forgets pol
itics when chasing Spaniards. And
Tiobson is democrat. though he has
been too busy serving the nation lately
20 pay any attention 10 politics. AS n
whole. the wur outfit seems content 70
leave government matters IN rcpub-
lcGn hands. wholly satisfied with the
way things arc done.--Troy Times.