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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-12-23

'HERE is nothing better recognized by business men
than the value of capacity for work. Genius they
say, is all very well in its way; but when it comes to
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-12-23

MARYLAND, DEC. D, 1899.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-12-23
The Cecil Wing" Aims to Advance
the Best Interests of Cecil County

THE WIDE CIRCULATION OF THE CECIL WHlG" THROUGHOUT
CECIL COUNTY EMBRACES
Egkton Port Deposit North East,
R;s;no Sup C0Iora PeryriHe,
zou Calrer Cherry HW
Chesapeake city, Ctcifon, E"'ler"",
WARWICK Mechanics' Tnlcy Sagerly,
Boy Tjor Ctharlestolrn, ChidS,
Fair Ill., Farmingoa, Iron HW,
Leeds PrOridence Fr'"cp'o furnace,
Hincpio Wood'orn, Syt""r,
Rank Appleton Aiken,
Biytheda7e Theodore, 81 Augustine
RoulandriHe, Leslie, AndOrd
Blue Ball. ConowingO EK Neck,
Liberty GrOre, Odkwood Pleasant H5h
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-12-23

TERMS SUBSCRIPTION:
One Year. SI5o-Sx Months, 75c-Sngle Copy. Sc.
Invariably In advance.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-12-23

Latest styles,
dependable
qualities an d
low prices ::
and then the
Is q y 5 get a
Watch with
every SIS or $40
worth of them
7 :,,l II
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19
Charms and Witchcraft.

The Malay is a firm believer in the
ehcacy of charms. He wears amulets,
places written words of magic in houses,
and sports q tigers claw as preventive
of disease. If he is especially primitive
and backwoodsy, when he enters for
est he says go to the right, all my en-
emies and assailants! May you not look
upon me; let me walk alone!' To allay
storm he says: 1.-THE elephants collect,
they wallow across the sea; go to the
right, go to the left, | break the tenn
pest" When about to begin an elephant
charm: THE elephant trumpets, he wal
lows across the lake. The pot boils, the
pan boils across the point Go to the
left, go to the right, spirit Of GRANDPA
Their (the elephant; | loose the fingers
upon the bow-string."
The Malay believes in witches and
witchcraft There is the bottle imp, the
Polong. which feeds on its owners
blood till the time comes for it to take
possession of an enemy. Then there Is
horrid thing, the Penangalan. which
possesses women. Frequently it leaves
its rightful abode to fly away at night
to feed on blood, taking the form of
the head and intestines of the person 1t
Inhabited, in which shape it wanders
around.
Such beliefs may perhaps have their
origin of metempScychosis, which IN oth-
er ways has some fOOthOld among the
common people. For instance, elephants
and tigers are believed sometimes to be
human souls in disguise, and so the Ma
lay addresses them as grandfather" to
allay their wrath and avoid direct refer
ence to them. Crocodles also are often
regarded as sacred, and special charms
are used in fishing for them. One such,
given by Maxwell, is as follows: 20
Dangsari, lotus flower. receive what /
send thee. If thou receivest it not may
thy eyes be torn outr'-From Malay
Folklore. by r. Clyde Ford in Apple
tons Popular Science Monthly.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19
Would Rather Not.

1t is by no means rare fer a barrister
to be as much embarrassed by the an
swer he gets from a witness as his vic
tim is by his questions, but if rudeness
or cleverness disconcerts the man of law
he is much more put about by extreme
suayity, relates the London Telegraph
When, therefore, at the Southwark coun-
ty court a lady answered the learned
counseIs question by saying, insinuat-
ingly, "Oh, no, my dear" it was felt that
she distinctly had the grin of him." and
he courageously sat down. 1t was evil
IDENTIFY the day for witnesses, as later on
in the case another man was told to keep
his voice up. Judge Addison remarked
that he spoke as if he had a potato in
his mouth, and told him to imagine that
he was on board his ship and was speak
looked queerly at the judge, and then
said grimly: I don't think l had bet
ter, your honor
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19
A HEALTH BOOM.
A Wave of Prosperity and Physical Well.
Being Floods the Whole Country.
Enthusiastic Statements from American Citizens Every
where Who Are Anxious to Inform the World
How Well They Feel.

The great secret of gaining health and
keeping it after it has been attained has
been discovered and the news has swept
across the whole United States, causing a
perfect boom of health. The secret inter
ests not only those who i'll, but those
who are well, for to maintain health III
ness must be prevented. Educate your
bowels, keep your liver lively, and purify
your system and blood with an antiseptic
disinfectant! That's all there is to it, but
the means of accomplishing it never were
known until the discovery of Cascarets
Candy Cathartic, the ideal modern scien-
tifc laxative. Hear what few of the
happy ones have 30 say:
Il am user of Cascarets and think there
is nothing like them Mrs. Lottie Pfeiffer,
u have used Cascarets in my family and
there is nothing like them. | recommend
them to everyone" w. j. Berguin, Hum
I'VE have been using Cascarets in our
family since last spring and cannot do with
out them" Mrs. J. c. Jameson, Poynette.
Wis.
Il use Cascarets and could not get along
without them. My husband uses and rec
ommends them in his practice" Mrs. DR..
Nyce, 5S Ontario ST. Cohoes, \. Y.
Il take pleasure in recommending Cas-
caretS They are the most wonderful med-
cal preparation ever used. Cascarets work
ike magic, and never fail" John S. Rice,
II Seymour St., Philadelphia, Pa.
Il am firm believer in Cascarets. They
are the best cathartic | ever used Tom
Holt, Wildwood, Manitoba.
Il do not think there is anything better
for constipation than Cascarers l recon-
mend them to all my friends" Minnie T..
McCumb, Mianus, Conn.
Il take pleasure in letting you know what
good your Cascarets have done for me.
suffered with constipation, pain in the stom-
ach and dizziness for two years and tried
most all kinds of medicines. A friend ad-
vlsed me to try Cascarets. So | bought a
IOc box, and after using them l felt great
rellef, and am now entirely we'll" S. Gould,
SO Durfor St, Philadelphia. Pa.
over five million boxes of Cascarets sold
last year proves their merit. Buy and try
a bo1 to-day. 10c, 25c zoe, all Druggists.
BOoKlet ana sample free. Address Sterling
Remedy Company Chicago or New York
<esz This is the CASCARET tablet
N8A Every tablet of the only genuine
M ed I'll s. Cascarets bears the gle letters
ESGaAsM Gee Look at the tablet before
kaaNN you buy. and beware Of frauds
%&4Hz~ limitations and substitutes
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
that COnIain MercurY

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole
system when entering it through the mu-
cous surfaces. Such articles should never
he used except on prescriptions from repu-
table physicians, as the damage they will
do is tenfold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by +. j. Cheney * Co., To
ledo, O.. contains no mercury, and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system9 IL
the genuine. 1t is taken internally, and
made in Toledo. Ohio, by +. j. Cheney &
Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by druggists. price I5c per bottle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19
Thought He was a Boer.

Howard c. Hillegus. whose recent book
on Dom Paul and His People" has at
tracted wide attention, has been besieged
by people desiring information on South
Africa and the Beers, relates the New
York World.
n young woman, a writer for one OF
the big newspaper syndicates, called on
him the other day. She wished to get
material for Il Boer article, but had been
sadly misinformed
The little woman was somewhat timid
whom she entered the room, but finally
asked coylv:
Are you the writer"
Yes" replied Mr.. Hillegus.
Taking courage, she then burst out in
a pleading. sympathetic voice:
You will not mind, will you, telling
me just Il few facts about your poor,
struggling people,
My people, gasped the young writer.
''Why, the last | heard they were pros
porous and living in Pennsylvania. Have
they met with misfOrtuue?'
The timid woman seized the arm Of her
chair for support.
Il thought you were Boer"' she ex-
claimed. Indeed | did"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19
Points Good on Wash Day.

A very hot iron should never be used
for fiannelS or wOolens.
Calicoes, ginghams and chintZes should
be ironed on the wrong side
Clotheslines are made much more dura-
BILE by boiling for ten minutes before they
are used.
Table linen should be ironed when
quite damp and ironed with q very hot
and very heavy iron.
Embroideries should be ironed On a
thin, smooth surface over thick flannel,
and only on the wrong side.
Linen may be made beautifully white
by the use Of ii little refined borax in
the water instead of using washing
fluid.
Wash fabrics that are inclined to fade
should be soaked and rinsed in very salt
water, to set the color, before washing
in the suds.
Irons should not be allowed to become
redhot. as they will never retain the heat
properly afterward.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19
Rare biological Specimen.

Naturalists will be interested to learn
that magnificent specimen of the egg
of the Aepyornis MaXimus has arrived
in London from Madagascar, where ii
was discovered by the natives buried in
the sand. This biological curiosity is tho
largest known to exist and measures
nearly a yard in circumference, and over
a foot in length. Its cubical capacity is
equal to nearly six ostrich or $50 hens
eggs. Specimens of this gigantic prOduc-
ton have occasionally been met with in
London, where they have fetched rs
much as go apece.-London Telegraph.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19
Medals for Washerwon1en.

To the institution of orders, medals and
diplomas in France there is no limit. The
washerwomen. to be sure, occupy con-
spicuous position on the Seine. and have
played an important part in the life of
Paris, especially in revolutionary periods.
They are nearly as formidable as the
market women. The government has es
tablished this new order, and awarded
twelve medals. The important duty Of
distributing the diplomas to the prize
washerwomen is discharged by the mir
istry OF commerce.-Dundee Journal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19
Dream of q Stolen Pump.

The milkman turned uneasiIy in his
sleep.
He mOaned and muttered. ard emitted
a gurgling shrek that reused his wife
Shaking him by the shoulder, she
Weakened him.
What on earth is the matter with
you?' she asked.
Oh he exclaimed, while great beads
of perspiration dotted his brow, Il have
had the most terrible dream"
What was it,"
Il dreamed the pump had been stolen. -
Baltimore American
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19
Try Grain-O! Try Grain-O.

Ask your Grocer today to show you a
package of GRAIN-O, the new food
drink that takes the place of coffee The
children may drink it without injury as
we'll as the adult. All who try it like it.
GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown of
Mocha or Java, but it is made from pure
grains. aud the most delicate stomach re-
ceives it without distress. a the price of
coffee. 15c and 25c per package. Sold
by all grocers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19
Didn't Believe IT.

An lola soldier relates that one day
Gen. Otis came out on the firing line and
ordered the shooting to cease. A Kansas
boy, who thought he was doing all sorts
of damage to the insurgents, kept on
shooting. Didn't you hear my command
to cease firing?" Numbered the general.
"Who are you? asked the soldier. I'm
Gen. Otis" "Otis, hell" responded the
soldier; Il know that isn't so; Otis never
comes out here" And bang went the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19
What Do the Children Drink :?

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have
you tried the new food drink called
GRAIN-O? 1t is delicious and nourish-
ing, and takes the place of coffee. The
more Grain-O you give the children the
more health you distribute through their
systems. Grain-O is made of pure grains,
and when properly prepared tastes like
the choice grades of coffee, but costs
about "A as much. All grocers sell it. 1oc
and 25c
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19

The cradle of the new century is q re-
mote, isolated quarter of the globe where
there are few people to hail its birth.
In that country the Twentieth century
will be an infant of quiet considerab BILE
growth before time can speed its dawn
ing into the next nearest habtation of
man. John Ritche Jr., will tell Where
the New Century Will Really Begin in
the January Ladies' Home Journal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19
The Organ i'm Church.

'Ian Maclaren' will have an article
on The Minister and the Organ" in
the January Ladies' Home Journal. 1t
is known that the famous author-preach-
er regards the organ-or more directly
put, the music-as the most prolific
source Of trouble in churches and he is
never more interesting and forceful than
when decrying an evil and prescribing a
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19

tened for market without being fed grain and
without days shelter. Send for information and
secure free home in Western Canada. Write to
r. Pedley, Supt. Immi grafton, Ottawa Canada or
the undersigned, who will mail you aliases, pam
phlets etc, free of cost: z. J. Broughton, 1923
Monadnock Bldg, Chicago, H.; T. O. Currie,
Stevens Point, Wis, Agts. for Govt of Canada.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19
The Cause of Chapped Hands.

Much of the discomfort experienced
from chapped hands in winter is caused
by washing with inferior soap, the ingre-
dents being highly injurious to the skin.
1t is therefore important to have pure
soap. If warm rain water and Ivory
soap be used in washing the hands they
may be kept clean and smooth at all sea
sons ELIZA R. PARKER.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19
My
Mother
Had
Consumption

my mother was troubled
with consumption for many
years. At last she was given
up to die. A neighbor told her
not to give up but try Ayers
Cherry Pectora1. She did SO
and was speedily cured. and is
now in the enjoyment of good
health" D. P. jolly.
Feb. 2. 1899. Avoca. N. Y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19
Lanes Family Medicine

Moves the bowels each day. In order
to be healthy this is necessary. Acts
gently on the liver and kidneys. Cures
sick headache Price % and SOC.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19
The John Nj. Smyth Co. Have No
Agents.

The well-merited popularity of the
great mail order establishment of the
John NJ. Smyth Co. Of Chicago seems to
have induced INSCRIPTIONS parties to go
through the country and falsely repre-
sent themselves as sales agents for this
house. By thus representing themselves
they have succeeded in imposing upon
many by selling goods and taking cash
and notes from victims who actually be-
lieved they were purchasing goods from
the representatives of the firm direct.
The John NJ. Smyth Co. have no agents
and denounce as frauds all parties trav-
cling through the country and claiming
to represent the firm. The public should
be on the lookout for such impOstOrs.
Row IObn q Patton the oldest mis-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19

II f. Lansing has been appointed
minister of finance of Hawaii, to succeed
S. M. Damon, whose resignation was
sent from Rome, Italy The appoint
ment was made by President Dole.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19

One of the most beautiful natural
rock carvings in the world is the South
ern Cross on the island of Grand Manan,
in the Bay OF Fundy 1t stands at the
head of ledge of rocks jutting into the
bay at the southern end of the Grand
Manan. Its shape is that OF an almost
perfect cross.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19

New municipal buildings at Norwich
England, are proposed by the corporation
at q cost of 100000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. 25c. e. w. Groves signature
is on each box
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19

The favorite indoor recreation of tn,
Duke Of York is whist playing. He i
capital player.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19

VITALITY low debated or exhaqsted cured
Bottle containing 2 weeks treatment. Dr. Kne's
Institute, 931 Arch Street, Philadelphia. Founded 1871
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19

so Per Cent. Saved to out-of town students
Write for particulars HOFFMANN'S Metropolitan
Business College, Third and State streets Milwaukee
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19

Miss Ellen Terry delights in keeping
anniversaries, and never forgets the birth
and wedding days of any of her intimate
friends
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19

Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough at
once. Go to your druggist today and get
a sample bottle free. Sold in % and 80
cent bottles. Go at once; delays are dan
ppr0uS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an es-
Ipecially good medicine for CrOup.-Mrs
NJ. Il. Avent, Jonesboro, Texas, May
9th, 1891
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19

American condensed milk is gaining
q foothold in the Asiatic markets 1t is
rapidly supplanting the German product
in japan
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19

WIS. xVfusIOVv's SoorHING SYEUP for children
teethin2, softenS the gums, reduces Inflammation,
allays pain, wind colo. 25c bottle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19

Frogs and toads are gifted with a re-
markahle acute sense Of hearing
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19
THE HONEST GOLFERS PRAYER.

From the many bad lies upon the links
st. Andrew guard me still.
From the lie in sand and the cuppy lie,
And the lie on the steep side hill;
From the lie in grass and the stymied lie,
And the lie of the golfing bore;
But of all bad lies ] pray thee grace
From the lie about the score.
Boston Transcript.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19

The Congo region exports about s.
100000 walking sticks a year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19
Millions of Acres

OF Choice Agricultural
Lands now opened for
settlement in Western
Canada. Here is grown
the celebrated No. Hard
Wheat. which brings the
highest price in the mar
kets Of the world. Thou
sands of cattle are fat
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19

Australia has on the avearsa one hos
pital for 12,299 persons.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19

1t was wet day, the streets were
sloppy, and Gus Reder and Graham Nc
Farlane stood watching the maneuvers OF
the women as they engineered their long
phis Scimitar.
Il always think the women should be
permitted great liberty in the matter OF
raising the skirts in wet weather, re
marked Mr. Reder..
That 500" responded Graham, in an
interrogatory tone.
how high they ought to be raised
How high do you make it?'
"A little over two feet"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19

Rev. John g. Patton, the oldest mis-
sionary to the New Hebrides, is lectur-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19

"The kind of drummer we want is a
convincing talker who has a large circle
of friends.
You'll not find him.
why not?"
Convincing takers never have a
large circle of friends. indianapolis
Journal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19

The following is extracted from an es-
say written by a schoolboy, aged 10, on
IL play he had been to see: The yillun
curled his mustarsh, md seeing the pure
vurgin shreeks ha Ia be mine or deaths
blud is on my head this dagger stabs thee
to thy utermost sole ha ha vengunze.
But the good hero comes and says o hev-
ing heyins stur won step and thy ded
body lies at my door. Lay one parm or
the Yurgins korpse and it was better if
you was drowned with a milestone.
Avarnt varnt from the sweet korpses
presunz ''-Tit-Bits.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19

She went to see the football game,
She tailed every score,
She knew the players all by name;
She'd seen them oft before
She shouted: "Of side Tackle low!'
She cheered at every run.
The only thing she didn't know
Was just which team had won!
Philadelphia Record.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19

WHEN THE birds" GET GAY.
Sing Il song of siXpence, pocket full OF
rye,
Four and twenty blackbirds baked in
pie;
When the pie was opened the birds began
to sing.
annie Rooney" Comrades and all that
sort of thing. Harlem Life.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19
What are you doing, children?" she

What are you doing, children?' she
inquired.
I'VE are playing Adam and Eve in the
garden Of Eden" answered the elder Of
the two.
A search for the youngest found him
in an adjoining room, in the same un-
draped condition.
why, what are you doing?" exclaimed
the astonished mother.
I'm only God, and I've got to put them
out of the garden of Eden,' was the re
ply.-Hartford COurant.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19

There's something wrong about this
story" said the editor. You commence
by saying The father and his family
were chatting about the cheerful fire
side and yet, further on, you say they
lived in an apartment house,
Excuse me-" said the reporter, taking
the manuscript and making some marks
on it. how Will that do!'
The changed manuscript read thus:
THE father and his family were chat
tering on the top of the cheerless radi-
ator. "-YonkerS Statesman.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19
Cures
Hard Coughs

No matter how hard your
cough is OF how 1cag you have
had it. Ayers Cherry Pectora1
is the best thing you could
possibly take. But it's too
risky to wait until you have
consumption. for sometimes it's
impossible to cure this disease.
If you are coughing soday.
don't wait until tomorrow, but
get bottle of Cherry Pee
tora1 at once and be relieved.
1t strengthens weak lungs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19

''Do you know, Margaret" said a Co
lumbus father to his 1S-yearold daagh-
ter the other morning, that it was after
II o'clock last night when that young
man left here?''
"Oh, it couldn't have been, papa
But it was. Now don't let that hap
pen again"
But, papa, I couldn't tell him to leave
I did nothing to entertain Mr.. Staylate
except to show him my scrapbook.''
well. I'll bring home my account
book this evening, with the dry goods,
millinery and dressmaker expenses bal
anced up If he calls again show him
that.''-Ohio State Journal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-19

a small boy from the slums had been
brought into the mission school, and for
Il couple Of Sundays he had been instruct
ed in the rudiments, relates, the Memphis
Commercial Appeal. On the third Sun
day he brought with him his brother Will
liam. To test his memory the teacher. be-
gan to go over the previous lessons.
WHO made you?" she asked.
God" he replied, promptly.
''And what else did God make?'
The youngster studied for a moment
and looked around hopelessly till he no
ticed his brother; then his face bright
ened. He made Bill too, I guess he
answered triumphantly.