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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-01-21
Discovered by a Woman.

Another great discovery has been made
and that too, by lady in this country.
"Disease fastened its clutches upon her
and for seven years she withstood its
severest tests, but her vital organs were
undermined and death seemed imminent.
For three months she coughed incessantly,
and could not sleep. She finally discover
ed way so recovery, by purchasing of us
a bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, and was so much relieved
on taking first Dose that she slept all
night and with two bottles, has been alb
solutely cured. Her name is Mrs.
Luther I.utz." Thus writes W. c. liam.
nick 4 Co., of Shelby, n. c. Trial bottles
free at Il. b. Frazers Drug Store,
Regular size SOC and $l,00, Every bot.
tie guaranteed.
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THROUGH THE COUNTY.
BETHEL ITEMS.

BETHEL, Jan. 20, 1885,
Mrs. Benjamin Logan is suffering great
ly with rheumatism and does not seem to
get any better, having been afflicted long
time.
Walter Wilkinson, Of Zion, visited
Norman Hall recently.
The ladies OF Bethel M. P. Church will
hold an oyster and poultry supper in the
Mechanics Hall at Bay View, Saturday
evening, January 81, for the benefit OF the
church.
1t is said that our down town huckster is
going to leave us in the Spring and return
to the home of his nativity in Baltimore
county. We feel sorry to lose him as he is
a good citizen and a good huokster, and
always gives good prices for produce. His
place will be hard to fill.
Madame Rumor has it that our up town
egg merchant is going to engage in the
butchering business, as he is an expert in
that line. II there is any truth in the
above rumor we wish him much success.
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COUNTY ROADS.
Discussion by Cecil Farmers Club
Touching Upon the Condition and
Maintenance of the Highways.

At a meeting Of the Cecil Farmers Club
held at the home Of Thomas P Riley, near
Colora, Mr. Riley read paper which treated
the question of county roads. He said in
part:
There has been some talk this winter about
the county removing the snow out of the
roads. Some people say the county will not
pay for opening the roads when blocked up
with snow. don't see why it is very diff
cult to know what becomes Of the taxes that
are levied for the purpose Of keeping the
roads in safe and passable condition. Last
summer there were quagmires along the
roads. The idea of quagmires in State like
Maryland where there is an abundance Of
gravel, which makes the very best kind Of
roads. Gravel is close at hand and can be
had for song. There is simply no excuse
for having such COW paths as are tolerated in
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-01-21
Yellow Jaundice Cured.

Suffering humanity should be supplied
with every means possible for its relief. IL
is with pleasure we publish the following
"This is to certify that | was a terrible
sufferer from Yellow Jaundice for over six
months, and was treated by some of the
best physicians in our city and all to no
avail. DR.. Bell, our druggist, recommen-
ded Electric Btters; and after taking two
bottles, was entirely cured. now take
great pleasure in recommending them to
any person suffering from this terrible NAL
ady. am gratefully yours NJ. A. Hogarty,
Lexington, KY"
Sold by X. B. Frazer, Druggist.
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ln Memoriam.

In memory Of Mary j. Burroughs, who
passed away at her home at Chase, Balti-
more county, Nd, on December Is, 1898.
have missed thee. yes | have missed thee
Sister, more than | can tell
And knew not till thou vast taken,
That loved thee half so well.
feel that am selfish sister,
When l think of all thy pain,
Selfshness alone could prompt me
Thus to wish thee back again.
Gould | once more look upon thee
Hear once more thy loving voice,
See thy soft eyes beaming on me,
How would my sad heart rejoice.
Olden memories, how they throng me,
How they haunt me night and day,
Whispering of the dear departed,
Cherished loved ones far away.
In the bright and heavenly mansion.
Whittier, sister, thou art forever,
There with JOY | hope to greet thee
Safely anchored safe at home.
ONE WHO LOVED HER.
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this neighborhood. Last summer law
some efforts made to repair them vii bill.
taken from the sides Of the ditch. or Course
the first rain that came simply washed 1t
back and converted what was left into mud.
Before the rain came 1t was very much Ike
driving over ploughed field.
The question was then discussed.
Mr.. Shaw said the question raised was one
Of authority Of the Commissioners to keep
the roads in passable condition.
Mr.. Maxwell said the question Of clearing
the snow out Of the roads was difficult one.
He had worked two days until he had ex-
pended all his strength. He would hold the
Commissioners responsible for accident.
Mr.. Reeder said he Lad worked seven da, s
on piece of road, had called on the Com
missioners for the pay for the work. In the
meantime before the snow could be moved
the public travelled across his Is acre field OF
wheat. running it where they travelled.
Mr.. Kitchener said he did not know by
whom the law had been changed Some
years ago he had bought piece of road and
had signed a contract to keep his road in
passabie condition. Now, our Commission
ers have issued orders that no more work
be done after the list Of January. Now. what
is to be done2 Only one thing. That is
keep your bars and fences up, allow no one
to drive in your fields
Mr.. Balderson said this question had been
discussed considerably. He alluded to the
Pennsylvania law, where the roads are
managed by the township. The supervisors
have to keep roads passable, though people
were selfish in not turning out and opening
the roads. By so doing we are helping our
fellow man. There are extreme cases where
the county should pay the bill.
Mr. Elwood Balderson said he thought the
order lately issued was very short sighted.
There are times when a small amount OF
work would save large expenditure Of
money. Thought there are too many men
given charge Of roads who have no interest
in them or the county finances.
Mr.. Balderson asked If any member of the
club had any trouble with pigs having weak
backs Last spring he had 30 pigs about 10
weeks old when this trouble commenced.
Ten of them died, some Of them recovered.
He wished to know the cause of the trouble.
After an interchange Of opinion the cause
was ascribed probably to inbreediEg.
See the way we reason in our new ad. in
another column of this paper.
Very respectfully yours,
W r. RuRNS H. RROs
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TT. G. WELLS

{By Courtesy Of luIFtT BTOthers1
front rank OF novelsts Of his kind. He
stands on a higher plane than Jules Verne,
and it is safe to say that he has given and
will continue to give pleasure to more
readers than the great French novelist has
done. This new novel is entitled "When
the Sleeper Wakes" and is to appear as a
serial in "Harper's Weekly during 1899.
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Your friends may smile
But that tired feeling
Means danger. 1t
Indicates impoverished
And impure blood.
This condition may
Lead to serious illness.
1t should be promptly
Overcome by taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla,
Which purifes and
Enriches the blood,
Strengthens the nerves,
Tones the stomach,
Creates an appetite,
And builds up,
Energies and vitalizes
The whole system.
Be sure to get
Only Hoods.
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When the Sleeper Wakes.

The announcement OF a new novel by
Worlds" will be Of interest," to q large por-
tion of the reading world that took pleasure
in that eccentric fantastic, and delight
fully impossible flight Of fancy The pub
LEGATION OF "The War Of the Worlds" won
Mr. Wells his fame and placed him in the
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-01-21

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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-30
Care Of the Face.

So long as womankind INDUCES in
pie and takes midnight lunches of
salad and cocoanut pudding and pick
les. and dear heaven only knows what,
just go long will the facial eruptions
flourish with a high hand and bring
tears Of agony to pretty eyes. It's a
funny thing to me why women will
not understand that it is a deal easier
to- have a beautiful complexion by put
ting proper food into their stomach
than it is to doctor bad skins with vari-.
GUS Lotions and cosmetics, says the
Philadelphia Times. Simple digestible
food makes a good, pure blood, and If
the blood is in good condition there
will be no poisonous matter to- be
thrown OF through the pores of the
skim. Let fruit and vegetables pre-
dominate in your diet, take a daily
sponge bath and exercise in the open
air, for exercise helps to keep the d.
gestion: actfve-the cure for half the
beauty ailments to which femininity
falls heir. Scrupulous cleanliness
not only the face itself, but of the en-
tire body-is absolutely necessary. A
simple lotion like listerine-which is
soothing and healing-and applications
Of creme marQuise OF any other harm
less, homemade cosmetic, should put
the finishing touches to the good work.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-30

The Brazos valley flood is the most
damaging overflow that has occurred in
this state during the last half century.
In width the waters extended upon an
average fully ten miles along the en-
tire distance, and in length at least
three hundred and fifty miles. They
spared nothing in their destructive
course. Dwelling houses and barns
O the river bank, horses, mules, cat
tie, hogs and crops of all kinds have
been swept away. The greatest suf-
ferers have. been those who till the
fields. Only a few of them are owners
of land. They are either renters or en-
ployes of the farm owners, working
either for daily wages or for ar inter-
est in the prospective yield. As rule,
they are very poor-entirely dependent
upon their labor for supporM The
crops ten days ago were in splendid
condition and gave promise Of a most
bountiful harvest, equal to the best
that has been realized for many years.
All that is gone, and these people now
have nothing but the scanty clothing
in which they escaped from the wa
tiers. Fortunately, however, the loss
of life has been small. Our people have
responded most generously and are
laboring. earnestly and literally to re-
lieve the great distress. Citizens of
New York and Boston have voluntarily
contributed about $22, 900 and st. Louis
about $4,000, for which we feel CRATE
ful.-Joseph d. Sayers. Governor of
| Texas, in Golfers Weekly.
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ter. He found only his niece, Kate, in
the room, coolly reading a paper.
Where is Levia?" he gasped In dis.
may.
well, my dear uncle" said Kate
calmly. Il am not sure, but I think
that Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Carroll are
just leaving the city for their country
home. At least" looking at her watch
ut is just train time"
What do you mean, girl?' cried the
judge, redder and angrier than ever.
II near this, uncle" Kate answered
bravely, that, as the policeman could
not tell us apart, 1 assumed Levia's
name and came to the station house as
a prisoner and left her and Harry to
carry out their plans. Now, uncle, be
angry if you a to, but be angry
with me, and do not destroy Levia's
happiness by uttering words you will
some day repent"
The judge was so astonished at
Hates stratagem that he cooled down 9
little and she took advantage Of this
to plead powerfully for the young
couple, pointing out the good points
in Harry's character, and depicting the
love he bore for Levia so skillfully thai
Judge Winston finally said:
you should have been a man, Kate
and studied law, for 1 think you would
have made a success. At least you
have made me suspend judgment upon
these young culprits, and I will punish
Levia only by receiving you into the
place she formerly occupied in my
heart"
Kate smiled happily as she prepared
to return home with her uncle, for she
we'll knew that no human being coulc
eve take the place in his affections
which belonged to his only child. AnG
she was correct in her judgment, fol-
her uncle allowed his natural generosi-
ty to triumph over his offended pride
and received Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Car
roll kindly when they came the next
day to beg for his forgiveness. Kate.
who insisted that she vas the real cul.
prit, was as freely forgiven on condi.
tion that she would take part in nc
more elopements.
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SUCCESS IN FICTION.
The Best Writers Are Those Who Re-
gard 1t as Their Chief Mission.

The Best Writers Are Those Who Re.
gard 1t as Their Chief Mission.
Mr.. James Bryce, who has achieved
fame as an essayist on economic prob
lens and as a political analyst, con-
templates devoting his pen to fiction,
says a writer in the st. Louis Republic.
1t is not stated whether his motive Is
amusement or profit. Perhaps 1t Is a
mixture of both. If he achieves pop
ular applause, he will disclose a ver-
satility unsupported by those who have
perused his efforts along the nor
serious lines of literature. 1t appears
that nearly all literary men at some
time in their lives have been attracted
toward the task of making novels.
The tuneful and witty DR.. Holmes
yielded to the temptation, and Lowell
was credited with a strong hankering.
The erudite and didactic George Will
lam Curtis wrote one novel, and
showed the possession of a consider
tious regard for the reading public by
not repeating the offense. Bayard
Taylor also invaded the field with
much promise of success, but wisely
concluded that the novelists' vocation
did not fit his talents. There have
been several noted writer's of English
who might have proved shining sue
cesses as novelists. Among them
might be classed the brilliant and
meteoric Macaulay, whose thrilling
prose and inspiring verse indicate the
possession of those qualities Of nara
ton and imagination which are per-
haps the most effective weapons in the
armory of the novel writer. Yet,
Macaulay's luster as q historian wal
so great that he might have dimmed
it by essaying fiction. Froude, who
was a master of prose, failed in the do
main of novel writing. The general
consensus of critics seems to be that,
while the novelist's faculty is not. al
together denied to men great in other
departments of literature, its best re-
wards come to those who feel it to be
their chief mission.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-30

Of: household ammonia added to eacl
basin Of water used; In washing assists
materially in Ksepins it light. Darl
hair should be dried i'm the shade. or Il
will; fade in streakss; But II the darl
haired girl wishes to tighten her tres.
ses without a bleach she can accom-.
plish something in that direction by
adding borax to- the water, and, after
drying the hair" i'm the shade, givinglt
a sun bath" az often as practicable
During the sun bath the hair should BIZ
spread and shaken curt constantly.
that the rays may reach Al! the roots
alike.
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Harry; your father has found us out
and t%elegraphed them to stop U.S."
Levia began to cry, but Kate, speak
ing very rapidly, said:
mo, it's not all up. Keep quiet and
I believe I can manage it. Don't any
of you show surprise no matter what
1 do"
The policeman came up at this mo-
ment and, touching his hat politely,
said:
Every sorry to interrupt you, but 1
am ordered to stop an clipping party
and take Miss Levia Winslow into
custody until her father arrives to
take her home. Now, which of these
young ladies is it, for I'm sure this is
the party? Shirt waist. dark skirt,
sailor hat, dark hair and eyes; 10 years
DID," he read from his telegram.
"The description suits either of you
ladies'" he said, with a twinkle in his
eyes, $50 you'll have to help me out"
At these words Kate sprang forward,
and, throwing her arms around Harry's
neck, regardless of spectators, ex-
claimed: you shan't take me away
from him! How dare you interfere!'"
Still clinging to Harry she turned on
the officer with flashing eyes and
looked so angry that he became impa-
tient.
"Come, Miss Winslow," he said, cool
", 81 am authorized to arrest You and
must do my duty. Your friends may go
free, as they are not included in the
order"
Kate fell back and spoke a few words
to Harry in a whisper. He in turn
whispered to Levia and Kate turned re-
luctantly to the officer.
II suppose 1 can't escape you," she
said, laughing ruefully, "but l warn you
I will accomplish my object yet" She
kissed Harry good-by very affection
ately, promising to be true to him for.
ever, babe Levia and Philip good-by
and went to the station house with the
officer. The latter was much relieved
for he had expected trouble, as he
feared the prospective groom would be
armed.
er ALL" he said to himself. "She's
mighty handsome girl, but he made
very little fuss about having her tori
away from him."
Two hours later Judge Winslow. rec
and angry-for he had nursed hif
wrath " since a telegram from
friend, who had seen the young me,
Join the girls on the train at III
Grange. disclosed the clopement-
rushed inio the ROOF at the static,
house to upbraid his undu.ifu.. daugh
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A GIRLS S.TRATAGEM.

Kate" said Levia Winslow, looking
half-defiantly at her cousin, Il won't
stand papa's opposition to Harry any
longer. You know Harry is a perfect
gentleman, honorable and Industrious,
and it is only because he is compare
lively poor that papa objects to my
marrying him"
But what can you do, Levia? Your
father is as determined that you and
Harry shall not marry as you seem to
be contrary-minded," Kate Winslow
said, smiling at her Cousins desperate
air. Levia came closer and whispered
in Hates ear:
We're going to clope! And you
must help us-won't you, dear?'
Don't, darling; don't think of such
a thing. Wait and try persuasion with
your father. When he finds out that
your heart is really set on Harry he
surely will relent," pleaded Kate ear
nestly, for she knew how hot-headed
her kentucky uncle was and feared the
result of an elopement.
"Pshaw! Kate, I've tried persuasion
and everything else until I'm tired,
and l promised Harry last night that
you and / would go to Louisville Thurs
day on the morning train. He and
Phil Lee will get on at La Grange and
We will go over to Jeffersonville and
get that famous squire to marry us.
Then Harry and | will begin life to-
gether on his little farm and be happy
ever afterwarl," she ended, with a de-
lighted laugh.
Kate argued with her for some time,
but finding that her cousin had fully
determined upon the elopement she at
last gave a reluctant assent to accom-
pany her. hoping that all would be for
the best.
Had it not been that she knew that
Harry Carroll was all that Levia fondly
pictured him. she would meyer have
consented; but she knew that it was
only a lack of riches in the sutton
which caused Judge Winslow's objec-
ton to the match. and she believed
that Harry would make her cousin
happier than any one whom the judge
might choose.
The plan worked smoothly, and
Thursday. at noon. two young men, &C.
companied by two charming. pretty
girls, stepped off the train at the Louis
VILE & Nashville depot in Louisville.
As they did so they noticed a police
man among the crowd, holding a tele-
gram in his hand. When he saw the
little group he started toward them.
"It's all up with us, Levia," groaacd
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Prudent Man SetteM
FIFTY CENTS FOR NOTHING.

What will the inventive" brain OF
man do next? This is a question some
one asks almost daily. There" is one.
though, who leads all others; who for
a quarter Of a century has been making
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Ask your grocer for q coupon o
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CROSS Grade mark brandt, also'twoo
childrenis. Shakespeare pictures, paint
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RED CROSS" laundry starch, J..,Ci
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up into a ball, bullying u the purse
and %wrinkling the handkerchief so that
it is mussy looking. AS the sides of
the purse were apt to be torn down
under the old style, women will hail
the innovation with delight. These
pocketbooks come in pretty styles and
can be bought at a price to suit any
purse. They are shown in the shops
from SO cents to the amount of sew
eral dollars.
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FOB WOMEN AND HOME
ITEMS OF INTEREST FOR MAIDS
AND NATIONS.
Evening Toilet-Ch.rming Party Fsock
"A Glover Idea-Do Girls Lack Honor
Tho Earring Again Becoming Popu-
lar-When Fall Comes.
A Riddle.

A Riddle.
Which Of the twain did the woman love?
To one she stopped and sighed;
To the other she turned with hand and
smile;
And they lived and owed her. and died.
And the woman grew, as the flowers do.
In the vale of a holy pride.
The one brought hither a glorious dream
OF the pure. and the good, and the
great,
OF a nobler race than the commonplace,
And a selfless law in the state.
But the gay dream broke, and the man
awoke,
And then he learned to hate.
And the other knew not but the law Of
self,
And the windy desert of scorn.
TIL he saw there grew a flower or two,
Oh! a rose in the patches Of thorn:
And he learned to feel that he needs must
kneel,
And found a mirth in the morn.
Which Of the twain did the woman love?
Now signs and smiles be sped? -+4
winch of the twain, in the sun and rain.
Was after her heart-or head?
Or hath she lied. in the valley of pride.
Tha both her lovers he dead?
Pal Mall Gazette.
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