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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-02

much OF its discussions on Saturday
to the mobilization of the fleet. Until
further security to the home coasts
has been obtained by naval prepara-
lions, the Eighth division shall not be
sent to South Africa,
The mobilization of reserve warships
If such a course shall be determined
upon, would be of the utmost import
ance. There is nothing in the intelli-
gence possessed by the public 10 cause
the cabinets prolonged discussion of
this matter, and the inference is that
the fleet may be modified as a genera.
warning TO other countries to keep
their hands off the T~ransvaal question,
or h ministry may have definite
knowledge that the neutral powers
purpose to take some advantages else
where, while England is busy in South
Africa.
One thing is certain. Ten thousand
men, all ready to go 10 South Africa,
are detained for reasons Of which the
public has nc knowledge.
There is talk of forty-seven militia
battalions being embodied. These are
all of the militia not previously warn
ed.
SPIES AS VOLUNTEERS.
a sharp lookout is being kept on VOL
unteers for the various South African
regiments.
The Daily Chronicle says: Three
suspicious characters were rejected by
headquarters in one regiment Monday.
Two were Enthusiastically of Boer ORR
gin. The third, whose English was
faulty, had been a German officer"
The indications are that the relief of
Ladysmith has been abandoned for the
present and that a concentration of
the British for an invasion of the Free
State is in progress. In addition to
General Kelly-Kenny's movement,
General Brabant, chief OF the Cape
Colonials, has arrived at SterkstrOpm.
The natives report that three Boer guns
have been removed from Spyfontein
to Kimberley. The Beers are appar-
emily making a special effort to reduce
the place quickly. The Kimberley
garrison was safe last Sunday.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-02
%Seaboard and Roanoke Stockholders
Meet.

Norfolk, Va, January 30.-A meeting
of the stockholders of the Seaboard
and Roanoke railroad was held in
Portsmouth today. Several resolutions
of minor Importance were adopted.
Judge Leigh R. Watts, of Portsmouth,
was elected a director to succeed Cen
eral John Gill, of Baltimore, who re-
tires from long connection, with the
Seaboard Air Line. Nearly every shore
of stock was represented. The meeting
was harmonious and enthusiastic in
support of the consolidation plans of
President John Shelton Williams. An
other meeting will be held February
1St.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-02
THE DIsPENsARY FIGHT.

Columbia, s. c., January 3o.-After
several caucuses and after three nights
Of warm debate the senate tonight de-
cided to abolish the present state hoard
Of ~dispensary control and TO elect three
directors, one being chosen by b SEN
ate and by the lower house; In
joining assembly a commissions to be
elected for a term OF two years.
The senate's solution win probably
be accepted by the house. but a hot
fight is expected.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-02
Ladies Can wershoes

One size smaller after using Aliens
Foot-Ease. a powder to be shaken into
the shoes. It makes tight or new shoea
feel easy: gives instant reli { to corna
and bunions- It's the greatest comfort
discovery of the age. Cures swollen
1eet. blisters and callous spots. Aliens
Foot Ease - a certain cure for ingrow-
ing naalnt sweating. hot. aching feet.
AZ all druggists and shoe stores. sc.
Allen s. Olmstead. lie Roy. N. ].
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-02
Mills TO START UP.

Savannah, Ga, January 30.0The Sa-
vannah cotton mill which has been idle
two years was purchased today by
n. H. Tilton, of New Hampshire. 1t
will be put into operation on or ABOUT
April 1st. The mill makes yarns only
employees over 100 hands.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-02
MILES FOR SOUTH AFRICA.

New Orleans, January 30.-The
steamship Ioanopin B. British, Cum
mings master, cleared today for Cape
Town, African via st. Lucia, with 1000
mules for the British government and
a large lost of foodStufs.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-02

Kimberley, Friday, January 26.-The
wholesale bOmbardment which lasted
all day yesterday was resumed this
morning. The Beers sent $50 shells
into all parts of Kimberley. There were
several casualties, including a woman
and child. The favorite target appears
to have been the hospital. a shrapnel
sheI exploded close to a hearse which
was proceeding to the cemetery, and
a shell burst in the cemetery during
the funeral.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-02
TWO THOUSAND SPECIMENS.

Sent To Paris for This states Exhibit
Petition for OF Reuben
Ross Memorial Educational Fund
for Normal school.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-17
PORTO RICAN AFFAIRS-ATTITUDE OF PRESI-
DENT AND CONGRESS.

l NHERE has been disagreement whatever between
the President and the Republicans in Congress on
the Porto Rcan tariff question. In his annual mes
sage last December the President urged that the
Dngey tariff should be imperative far Porto Rico
concerned OF humane public policy because
the island had lost its markets in Spain and because had
just been devastated by hurricane.
when the time for in Congress there were
who feared lest trade with Porto Rico should be
taken a precedent when dealing with the Philippines.
These urged that duty how small, should be
upon Porto Rcan products that the
power dc retained
Again, the political opponents OF the Republican party
claimed that what President had proposed of LIBERAL
humane and generous public policy toward Porto Rico be-
Jnged to that island Constitutional right Their idea in
doing solely commit the Republican party the
adoption Of free trade with Porto Rico, a of
generous expedency but because they could then claim that
it had rveted hard and fast principle which would tie
hands of the Government everywhere in the Philippines
we'll in Porto Rico, without regard varying conditions
and which would expose the administration and its party
all the criticisms and that would be made
position
This frustrated by the imposition of duty of
IS per Qess than onesixh of the Dngley rates. the
money derived be returned Porto Rico be used
its internal development and civil government.
President Mckinley has accomplished than his
wel-known kindness of heart and humanity had expected
because if the suggestion in his special message followed
the of S., heretofore collected duties
articles imported from Porto Rico since occupancy will
be used for the improvement of the island possession
The representation that the President and the Republicans
in Congress not in accord incorrect The discretion
airy OF Congress to impose duties has been fully
taned and the country left free deal with each
its merits The President rightully accepted the
Congress Our contention says Cabinet officer interviewed
hat the Constitution does by its force over
the possessions without legislative act is in harmony
with the general tenor of judicial decision and legislative
action from the acquisition of Louisiana down to this time"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-17

~HAlRMAN THOMAS J. SHRYOCK has decided to
| call the Republican State Committee to meet in Bal
VI timore on April 10. Republican party usage de-
mands that the primaries shall be held less than
days from the time of the meeting the State
and notice given AS it is usual hold them on Saturday.
the State Committee will probably order be held this
May with the State Convention the following Tues
day Wednesday, The Committee also fixes the time and
places for holding the Congressional Conventions in the
Congressional districts in the State each Of which will nom-
candidate for Congress and select two delegates to the
National Convention. The State Convention in addition
formulating PLATFORM will choose four delegates-atlarge
the National Convention.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-17

n REPRESENTATIVE HEPBURN, Of Iowa. has intro
II duced short bill that would, if enacted into law,
Y put end to prize fighting this country. 1t pro-
vides that picture description of any prize fight
pugilstc encounter, proposal for betting fight
shall be transmitted through the mail by any
carrier engaged in interstate whether
paper PERIODICAL any other FORM Without publicity,
prize fighting could be made pay and the money made
of it is the only for its existence.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-17

~ REPRESENTATIVE BROSIUS, of Pennsy vania, who
II has earned reputation for observation-disclosures voiced
i Y the opinions Of many Republicans when he said
"There is difference between philosopher and a
statesman statesman must keep his feet the ground
while philosopher may be permitted to do less
theorzng Therefore regret this tendency to yell out
against the Republican party at this time particularly the
part of some very prominent Republicans. firmly believe
that the Republican party is able successfully
problem that confronts it, and ought to be willing wait
with patience for the solution of the great problems attending
the possession of our islands,"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-17
TO RESTORE A WATERWAY.

TIME visit Of the delegation of Ek,on business men to
Washington Wednesday seeking an appropriation
i from Congress for the dredging of the Elk River at
this point, doubtless accomplished much good and
there be promise that the needed work will be
carried
Elkt increasing business demands the restor,
ton OF this important waterway We do without it.
Congre Baker lending every effort, aided by the
other Maryland representatives. toward securing Ekon and
the Elk River this needed and deserved aid by the Govern
meat.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-17

ME average farm value of in ISq-ISo5 was GAO
cents per bushel. Last year, when the crop was
I956oooo bushels large the average price was 30 :
cents per bushel on the farm. During McKiney's
prosperity there has been greater demand for this leading
production of the farmers and at much better prices.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-17
ON A SOLID BASIS.

~ Wednesday President Mckinley affixed his sigma
4 ture the bill firmly establishing the finances of
~ the United States upon gold bass-the only
sound and rational system of finance. This is one
OF the most important of legislation enacted by
Congress 1t soidy and prosperity as against un-
certainty and business depression had Bryan and free
silver fallacy triumphed.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-17

CENATOR CROTHERS' recommendation that Cecil
County's present Board of School Commissioners be
~ reappointed by Governor Smith is emnently deserv-
ing of congratulaon and approval and comes de-
served tribute the efficiency and high standard these
gentlemen have maintained in the conduct of their important
Offices.
The Governors action upon the recommendation will
the sincerity OF the Democratic claim keep the schools
out of politics
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-17

NREE bread funds for the poor" seem have passed
~ * away with Coxey's army. 1t in 1894, under a
i Democratic low tariff, that the lamp-poss in New
York's streets decorated with such signs and
with contribution boxes to receive the funds At the same
the great New York Democratic daies were collecting
free clothes for the who unemployed under free
trade.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-17

ME action of the Senate Committee Foreign Rea-
tons in amending the Nicaragua Canal treaty as
to the United States authority to defend
the canal in any way it may fit in of war
to with general approval There to
suppose that the amendment will be objected by Eng
In fact very well be objected since the amend
men is in almost the language of clause in the treaty
under which the Suez Canal was constructed.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-17

| RESIDENT MKINLEY has sent instructions to United
States Conmssioner-Cieneral Peck a the Paris Expo
stion to see that the Sabbath is observed far as
possible in the American section during the progress
of the exposition.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-17
ELKTON, MARYLAND. MAR. II. 1900.

- do not buy cannot sel' is of the oldest
- that the Democrats have been in the habit of
L grinding out when anybody shook protection flag
in their faces. This 'theory" has long since been
exploded. But let bring the "condition'' down to date
and how it has worked under the Dngey tariff. Thus:
Fiscal We bought from abroad. We sold abroad.
1898 $6l6o49654. $I,23I,4S2, $50
1899 697,I4S,4S9 1,227,o 3o2
Last year sold to foreigners s529s74S5 than
bought In 1893 sold to the extent of s615432676
than bought in other words sold dollars worth
of our goods in foreign markets for every fifty cents worth
that bought abroad Under protection the
be that 1--WE cannot help selling while do little for
eign shopping"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-17
For Sale.

sOOyO Cyp",ss Shingles. ) in, S. 90 per
100; in., 81 per 900.
Apply to
+. II. THOMPSON,
MARI I'm North East, Md
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-17
Mars. I'm
Farm For Sale.

Best farm in the Fourth DISTRICTS acres
Well watcrcd. fenced and highly fertile %
story FRAN" House of II rooms Coed cellar,
vault and garnet Earn i0x50 It,. hen house
wagon hons corn crib and other buidirg.
in good condition. Splendid meadow, orchard
etc. Address for terms
WALTER T JOHNSON,
Real Estate Brokcr,
5cpt9 Rising sun, Md
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-17

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:
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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-17

As inducement to persons to become regular
readers of the "CscU WHip" Me /olIo7Oinq special
rates made for subscription cIu6s the COPIES being
addressed 10 the members and going in one 6mndIs 10
the respective bostofce. The cash must accompany
order for papers,.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-17

The "Cecil Wing" Aims to Advance
the Best Interests of Cecil County
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-17

MERE has been no disagreement whatever between
the President and the Republicans in Congress or
the Porto Rican tariff question. In his annual mes
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-03
Epps' Jim Crow Law Began Saturday at
Midnight.

Every railroad in Virginia is pre-.
pared for the radical change in passen-
ger service which began July LIST, and
are meeting the requirements Of the
Epps Jim Grow" car law; abolishing
all second-class fares and providing
separate accommodations for the white
and black races-condition that make
railrOading more pleasant.
The railroad people are not displeased.
They are content with the situation,
and feel that il is to their advantage
rather than to their detriment, and that
In the end they will be winners by long
odds.
Recently there has been great com.
plant near Norfolk on account of the
feet that the saloons Of the various
steamboats, have been used almost ex
clusively by colored people to the end
that white passengers have been forced
TO seek the decks. even In rainy weather.
This is to be relieved and the few
Inconvenience TO be experienced by
the officers Of the steamboats, and rail-
roads are considered as insignificant in
comparison with the good resulting
from the provisions Of the new law.
Seoond.olass fares are not sold except
TO emigrants and passengers on through
trains 80 points far distant and in
STATES where no law similar to the Epps
law 10 in existence.
The officials anticipate no trouble.
They believe that few colored people
will object to riding in the cars pro.
vided for their race or will attempt to
take advantage of the provision Of the
Epps Law allowing them to ride In the
Pullman. One out Of thousand is the
estimate railroad men offer for the
number Of colored passengers in the
Pullmsu cars in future.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-03
THE SITUATION IN CHINA.

The war department is urging Gen.
MAoArthur to prepare as many troops
IS possible and mobilize them at Man
lila for forwarding TO China.
It is said that Rev Norman Hlyner,
his wife and three children who have
relatives In Virginia have been muir
dered by Boxers at Tien-Tsin.
In a speach Sir Michael Hicks. Beach.
British chancellor Of the Exohequer
said, the British Government was oppos.
ed 90 regarding Ohinaas plum cake"
to be divided among the powers.
Ambassador Choate has cabled the
State Department that he has received
information that the foreign ministers
were in Pekin end safe on June 25th.
This information comes through an
officer Of the Chinese customs service
and Ambassador Ohoate says that he
believes IL to be reliable
Admiral Kenpff. of the U s. Navy.
opposed the policy Of attacking the Obi.
ness army unless they began hostilisies.
It is now admitted that the Powers at
tacking the forts turned the Chinese
into allies with the Boxers. Americans
think this might have been avoided
Admiral Kempff has held aloof from
hostilities beyond movement necessary
10 rescue Americans.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-03
Bryan says le to Plank Necessary to
His Accordance.

Kansas City, Mo-, July Bryan
has taken the bit in his teeth. He will
have 16 TO in the plaifrom or be will
not be the Democratic candidate. This
is the ultimatum. The leaders are dis
concerted, not to say disguised. Their
plans shipwrecked against Bryan's
granite will. They know not what to
do
II may be that with free silver
uppermost, be stands q better chance Of
carrying Nebraska. and thus insuring
legislature that will send him to the
Senate should lie be defeated for the
Presidency. 1t may be, and this sup
position Is entertained In some quarters,
that at the proper time he will dis
mount from his elevated steed and bow
to the Judgment Of the convention.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-03
GENERAL NEWS.

The increase in price Of wheat has
caused rise In flour. and it Is thought
the price of bread will be advanced.
General Grant reports from Manila
the unconditional surrender OF Gen.
AQuino, az Angeles, with GAO rifles
The Oregon, of the U. S. navy. ran
into rocks near How Ke, on the coast
Of China, aud was badly damaged. The
ship may be lost The Oregon cost over
SIX millions.
Bishop A. W. Wilson, Of the Southern
Methodist Church and Mrs Wilson have
gone TO China, where the Bishop will
look after the missions Of the Southern
Methodist Church.
Fourth Assistant Postmaster-General
Bristow states that while he has reduced
expenses considerably in the Cuban
postal service, none Of the clerks affect
ed has resigned ss q consequence.
Oommandant Dewet with 8. 600 men
and three guns, is moving northeast In
the Orange River Colony. 1t Is under
STOOD t0Ab ne Ala OOumhuuhub.S oAOAo a.
Botha entered into q compact that
neither would surrender so long as the
other was In the field.
Miss Mary Kuenzle, Of Newark, n
j., is believed 20 be the young woman
who jumped from the Bay Line steamer
Georgia, aud drowned herself in the
bay of Chesapeake Beach one night
last week. Il is said Miss Kuenzle was
Engaged to be married TO Berthol
Watcher. also Of Newark, and that she
left home because her father would not
consent 80 her marriage.
Rear. Admiral John W. Philip, com
mandant Of the Brooklyn Navy Yard,
died Saturday evening Of heart disease.
During the war with Spain Admiral
Philip commanded the battleship Tex
Is. and participated in the destruction
Of CerverA's feet When the Spanisrds
were sinking and the men on the Tea.
as were cheering at Santiago Captain
Philip said, Don't cheer. The poor
devils are dying.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-03
GOV. ROOSEVELT 10 GEN. RossER,
ROOsevelt's Mother Was A Georgian.

Gen. Thomas l.. Rosser, Of Oharlottes
Vile, Va recently wrote to Gov Roose.
welt, announcing himself a Republican.
Gov Roosevelt, ia his reply, after ex-
pressing pleasure at General Rosser g
letter says By the way. don't know
that IL has ever come TO your know
ledge that am half southerner myself.
My mother was a Georgian, and of my
two uncles, one was an admiral In
the Confederate service and the other
was q midshipman. who fred the last
gun from the Alabama before she went
down.
Probably over half my regiment
was composed of the sons of Oonfeder-
ates, and / have never been able to see
where our interests diverged. l chal-
lenge the right Of being treated as a
staunoh friend of the south, as ara Of
the north. Of the east, as / am Of the
west, aud / believe in the Republican
party because ! am sure 1t Is really the
national party. "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-03

On, horror Of horrorsl Kansas
City's political plsteaus seemed calm
and serene up to Saturday night
vixen q FIRE from Nebraska spread
CONSERVATION over the convention
city. The Boy Orator of the Platte
has issued an edict that it is to be
SIC to l." or none of him. The lead
ers had been relying upon Mr.. Bry-
ans utterances Of a short time back,
to the effect tina. q simple reafdrms-
ton Of the 1896 platform would be
sufficient; but now his mandate has
gone forth, and il they do not declare
specifically for-"16 to l" then he
will not be their candidate. The
leaders and more conservative mem =
bers Of the party are very much cha
grined, to say the least. They had
expected easy sailing until they got
to the knotty question Of selecting
q vice. Presidential candidate, but
since Mr.. Brysn's latest decree the
matter of second place on the ticket
drops into insigni6cance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-03
A slo,ooo,ooo FIRE.
Great Loss Of Life.

Almost ten million dollars worth Of
property was destroyed, many lives were
Loss, many persons were injured and at
least ], 500 lives were imperiled by fire
that started among cotton bales stored
on Pier No. Of the North German
Lloyd Steamship Company in HobOken,
N. j., at 4 O'Clock Saturday afternoon.
In less than fifteen minutes the flames
covered an area quarter Of a mile long,
and had caught four great ocean liners
and a dozen or more smaller harbor
craft.
The loss Of life is estimated at 200
The hospitals in New York. Hoboken
and Jersey City were crowded with the
injured.
The spectacle was witnessed by thou
sands. The loss was over $40 900. 000
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-03
omcers Elected.

Stonewall Council Junior Order Uni.
ted American Mechanics Friday night
elected the following officers for the
ensuing term:
Joseph H. McQalley, Councillor; IL.
]. Harp. Woe Councillor W. II Mer-
chant, Recording Secretary; A B.
Bolts, Jr., Assistant Recording Score.
tary John L. Brooks. Financial Score.
tary; J. W. Baker. Treasurer; George
A. Walker, Warden W. T. Jones, Con.
ductor; Lawrence Perry, Inside Eentl.
mel William Pom, Outside Sentinel !:
y, II. MoOalley. Grurteo.