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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-12-21
WELCOME CHRIS TMAS.

u EFoRE another issue of the
X "Whig." Christmas. the most
~ cherished holiday of the year.
will have come and gone.
kind, we tender tn" cordial greetings of
the happy festive season.
Young and old alike welcome it. for Il
universal instinct of joy marks it's add
vent.
Ii is the season that brings peace and
good will, that warns the heart in spite
of winters chill.
1t is the time Ia open heart and house.
to feel home dcurcr. to make good re-
solves for the New Year. and to remove
the cancers that fret into life. and i'm
pcdc ones tranquil progress to eternity.
1t is good for us all to have these ideal
moments of resolve even though they
may never bear fruit
such days are indeed holy days. for
they give us time to repent past follicS
moreover what is better to redeem Them
w" may forget some time. the higher
motives of the festival, that brought
pcnc" to all mankind. that established
ages ago on earth in that little hamlet
among the olive gardens. the highest
ideal to which man may attain. hut the
simpl" lessons of the hour. the JOY and
good will. there are none too unlrtt cred
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-12-21

will have small, encouragement to look
to it as an effective instrument for ac-
complishing better things.
There is considerable danger that the
election law may be still further I'M
paired ut the coming session of the Leg
islaturc. The managers of the Demo-
cratic party in this State have never had
any sympathy with the Reform League
election law. The leading features of
that law. as adopted in 1896, We're sub
mittcl successfully to the Democratic
Legislatures of 1886. lSSS and 1880, and
were rejected The Australian ballot
was adopted in 1890. because of the in
Mems Association. Senator German pro-
nounccd it "a bill to send the Demo-
cratic party to the rear" When the Re
form League election law was intro
ducrd in 1876. it received in its original
shape the support Of only two Demo
cratic Senators. MrSsr& Bruce and Mich
acl. and was vigorously opposed by the
leaders of that party. although. when the
support of tn" two Senators mentioned
made its passage certain. it received Il
practically unanimous vote in the Sen
ate. Furthermore. serious inroadS were
mad" upon il during the extra session of
1901, and. if the future Of our election
law can he determined from the am
higuouS uttcrancvs of this years Demo-
cratic platform, the remaining provi-
Siuns Of the law are in serious danger.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-12-21
THAT NEW ROAD AT COLORA.

Editor Cecil WhiG"
Having started TIA" bail in motion as
Ia the d"SiI3rbility of Il new road to avoid
III" steep and dangerous grade when
hauling heavy loads in that direction To
or from our town. | am pleased 10 see
that others have taken it up to discuss
the various features of it.
ThoS" who started the petition were
no doubt in earnest about it. and should
not now let il drop. without an honest
effort to carry il through.
The grade of the hill is no doubt now
Il menace to the safety of those who
must travel it. and it is specially 50 in
the winter season. when it is very liable
10 be covered with ice. This cannot be
rcmrdicd by any grading process that is
practicable. and the attempt to alter the
present level of the road-hcd would also
damage the entrance to every house adj
joining. and the further expense of max
ng an entirely new surface rs good as
the present one. would equal the cost of
another track on II route where no dyna-
mite need be used.
The cost of Il new road need not be Il
llerculean objection, if we will but take
the advice of that NEUROLOGICAL person
age. and put our shoulders to the wheel
and divide the labor. which would be II
large part of the cost.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-12-21
REFORM LEAGUE REPORT.

~ y Monday. the Executive Com
l mittrr of the Baltimore Reform
~ League, made public an exhaust
i've review of the recent State
election and proves beyond question.
that il all ballots cast at the election had
been counted. the Republicans would
have won in both the City and State.
In closing its report. the Committee gives
the Republican leaders the following
timely warming
II is 10 b" feared that the utility of the
Republicans rs an effective party of OPP
position in Maryland is grnvcly cndang-
cred at tn" moment by the threatened
revival of an old evil. During Rcpuhli-
can administrations the Federal patron
age has always been source of weak
ness ami discrcdit to that party in the
State. and if its main attention and in
t"rest shall become again. rs it has been
:" often before, absorbed in the contests
of rival cliqucs and factions. the main
purpose Of whose existence appears to be
to get control of the Federal offices and
work the patronage for all it is worth
aud whose frequent delegations Of Office
seekers bcsiCging the White House have
made life Il burden to successive Repub-
hran Presidents, the people of Maryland
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-12-21

We believe, that if public sentiment,
outside of the immediate partizans of
both Sampson and Schlcy were to be con
suited, the demand for peace" would he
well nigh universal.
The rival claims of the partizans Of the
leaders in this unfortunate business. will
never be adjusted by further discussion
or agitation of them before the public
Let the Nation be spared the further
scrmly Squabhlc, and for the sake of the
American Navy. GLORIOUS in its past,
and promising as to the future" let the
scandal cease.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-12-21
ROAD AT COL0RA.


toIora. Md, December 18th, l!nl.
Mr.. Editor Cecil Whir:-
In the last issue of your val
| liable paper, see All article on the road
! question: said to be written by Joseph
I. Tyson" Ii is Il very tame affair hut
| full of hoSh and Misrepresentation The
writer seems to be much exercised over
| the fact of my nom dc plume. but its only
necessary in this case to noscr tcips,ln.
| He says my letter was misleading. /
suppose his was not so; let rs Srrt
He attempted to mislcad. or convey Il
wrong impression when he speaks about
| the probable suit of damage by The r,std-
cnts or property owners alon" ihr Oil
road; now this bomb has exploited long
ago, without any noise. Those property
owners are not only satisfied. but .u-
| Nous to have old road graded. lie mis-
| leads when he says that the distance Of
| old road and tn" new one are almost the
same: every person knows that ass
| s"rtion would be an imposSihiity. Both
| roads start from the same ra.lu. uud
| unite at Il certain given point: and Iu
gain than high point from the lower one
"" must encounter TIA" same amount of
| grade somewhere. and only distance "Hu
"Iytalr the steep grade. lr I..r. rs
| t"y feet Of grad" in the old u.d. ll"rr
| would hc no chance in the world to lay
| uUl Il new road of the same length fhat
would have Il less grade than just flty
feet; hence til" impuSsihity.
The fact of the ease is. that the old
road rs now located is eight hundred feet
long; the proposed new on" Is fifteen
hundred feet long. Now Mr.. r.. knew,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-12-21
Christmas Service.

Services appropriate to the Christmas
Festival will be held in Trinity Church.
Elkton. on Wednesday next christmas
Day. nj 1880 Il. m. and in St. Andrews
Memorial Church, Andora, ut ) p. m.
The Sunday School Festival will be held
in Trinity Church on the Sunday after
Christmas, mt I.30 p. m, and in st. An
drcws Memorial Church. Andora. ut 3 p
m. Carols will be sung ON both occa-
sions. All are cordially invited
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-12-21

To have the largest and best selected
line in town.
Fine lin" of Vase and Stand Lamps, 10
cents Ia $500 each
Cotton ANA Wool Underwear, Hosiery.
Gloves, Mittcns, Table Linen. Towels
and Napkins.
GROCERY DEPARTMENT.
Candles. EaiSinS. Nuts. Dates. Figs.
'itIom and Orange Peel
y good Mixture us low rs 10 cents per
pound.
Inn"r shell Almonds 20 cents per pound.
'h"c"lai" Drops. assorted ilavors. 20
cents per pound.
lowering Coffee 10 cents per pound
Good. Bright Syrup 80 cents per gallon.
quart Can Currant Jelly II cents per
can.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-12-21
Clothing and Shoes.

Our combined efforts in Clothing and Shoe
Departments have produced results far be-
yond all former showings. Our 80 90 Shoes
for Men and Ladies head the list and invite
the trade to follow.
Ladies Balls Csc, a1.25. *l5O :1,s7, $40
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-12-21

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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-12-21

(Second Floor All popular shades Black,
Castor. Royal, Maroon and Oxford-the lat
est fashionable cuts are represented here.
Tailor-made Suits, Wrappers and Union
Suits.
Underwear as you want it.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-07-26

and cheerfulneSS soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out Of order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that it is not uncommon
for a child to be born
afflicted with weak kid
neys. If the child urin-
o,oo too ofter IL the
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-07-26
Our / dyertiserS.

The Lewishurg Female Institute
Rev. r l. Telford Principal. Is an
excellent school for girls and has
bad for several years good share
of Highlands patronage. An ad.
in this issue tells you about it.
The Shenandoah Institute. is a
school Of our own state anG locat-
ed no great distance from us. 1t
has preparatory, classical, scientific
and normal departments, and offers
superior musical advantages,
Those of our Highland boys and
girls who contemplate teaching as
profession, we believe would do
well to attend the State Female
Normal School at Farmville, Va,
onale . thorough normal course
psn be pursued.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-07-26

urine scalds the flesh or if, when the child
reaches an age when it should be able to
control the passage, it is yet afflicted with
bed-wetting, depend upon It. the cause OF
the difficulty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment OF
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due to diseased condition OF the
kidneys and bladder and not to q habit as
most people suppose.
Women as well as men are made mis-
cradle with kidney and bladder trouble,
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect OF
Swamp=Root IS soon realized. 1t is sold
by druggists. in nty- fSa;AssGz-r,-,
cent and one dollar as VT
sizes. You may have Il. q
sample bottle by mail s a.1:.sszasf.4==
free, also pamphlet tell Home Of swatupRoot
ing all about it. including many OF the
thousands of testimonial letters received
from sufferers cured. In writing Dr.. Kllmer
& Co., Binghamton, N. T., be sure and
mention thu rapsh
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-07-26
Constitutional Convention.

By vote Of II to 10 the Suffrage
committee decided that the poll tax
of 81 already agreed upon, shall be
divided equally between the State
and the county in which it is co.,
lected. the whole for the benefit of
The schools. The average vote in
Virginia is 325,000. On account
of the poll-tax it will be reduced to
about 10000. This will give over
SaOO.00O annually to the schools
of the State.
The committee voted down the
proposition to make prepayment
of all taxes, state and Federal, a
prerequisite TO voting.
The advocates Of the prevailing
sentiment III the committee said
that with the present amount APP
propriated for schools, increased by
the poll-tax fand, Virginia will
have the best and most efficient sys-
TEN of public instruction in the
South.
The committee on Education
will, with the additional money to
draw from, provide for complete
reorganization of the public schools.
The committee on suffrage by a
very decided majority, voted down
the property-holding qualification.
1t looks us if the poll tax would be
the only prerequisite to voting.
The sentiment of the committee
on Government of Counties is said
to be against the proposition to
unite the Offices of sheriff and treas
urer. II is believed that the senti-
ment in favor Of the abolition of
the Office of county superintendent
of schools prepondela es on the
committee.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-07-26
Our Exports to South America,

Frederick Emory, Chief OF the
Beauro of Commerce, gives, III an
article ON "Our trade with Latin
America" in THE WORLDS Work,
the following statement of what
we are sending to South America:
"Barbed wire from the United
States is one of our largest items
of import into Argentina, and we
have all the market in this line in
certain sections of Brazil. Our su-
gar-millS and saw-mil's are also
winning the trade in Brazil, and
our hardware, as well us our plows
aud reapers, are popular. United
States drugs-especiaily patent
medicines are found i'll quantities
in the market, and there are good
sales of jewelry, clocks aud watch
es. kodaks and revolyerS. The larg-
est items Of our exports of manu-
features to Argentina consist OF ag-
ricultural machinery and lmple-
nlents. railway and electric mater
ial; our motor-cars are being intro
dnced. In Chill also our trade in
railway is reported to he promising.
In Columbia our coffee and sugar
machinery, our hoes and matchets
are preferred to all Others, and our
glassware and hard ware, as well as
our beer and wines, are popular. In
Uruguay our agricultural tools are
said to have won marvellous sue
sess.' To Peru we are sending ag-
ricultural and mining machinery,
clocks and watches. electrical APP
paratus, nails, bolts and screws,
type-writers, bicycles, cotton goods
and lamps, as we'll as coal and cam
ed goods. In Ecuador our axes,
shoes, butter, brooms. bedsteadS,
canvass, clocks, perfumery, cutlery,
stationery, hardware, firearms, SCI
entific instruments, locks and cann-
sd goods compete well with those
exported by other countries, In
Venezuela we are gaining foothold
in drugs, rope, wire fencing and
cotton goods. All these manufac-
lures compete in the South Ameri-
can market with the products of
European countries"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-07-26
CrabbOttOm Local News.

Mr. Charles Wallace and sister
Miss Matte, are visiting their aunt
Mrs Kincaid and other relatives in
Crabbottom. Mr. Wallace is resi-
dent of Cripple Creek, Colorado
and Aisswell posted on the great
mining interests Of that country.
Miss Bessie Sterrett of Rock
bridge county is visiting her uncle
S W Sterrett Esq.
Mr. Mallow of Pendleton county
is thu guest of Mr. Mike Mauzy.
AIr Sheets of Pocahontas county
is spending sometime with Rey Mr.
Snapp.
Mr. George Brock killed three
cub bears Oh Allegheny mountain
last week, as he was returning from
the Sinks.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-07-26
"a fstrrp and Preserve Your HMlth

Va Restore and Preserve Your Health
Investigate our CO Cooperative plan o.
monthly payments before purchasing g
Bath Cabinet. Members wanted who
are honest Wealth unnecessary.
Hot Air Electric Baths will benefit or
cure every ailmont. BY using one of our
Thermal Bath Cabinets you can accomp-
lish quietly in the retirement of your
own home, better results than at Natural
Sulphur Springs or Turkish Bath Houses.
Enjoy Turkish, Sulphur, Vapor, or
Medicated Steam Baths at Home, cents
each. They open up the 100000 pores
of the skin. From each flows a tiny
stream of poison laden liquid, which, if
retained, poisons the system, causing
Rheumatism, Malaria, Nervousness, AND
General Debility.
The most complete line of Bath Cab
inets in the world.
Prices: The Standard $500; Century
$3.50; New Era $1,000.
Good Representatives wanted every
where. Write for our book, Health and
Beauty.
STANDARD BATH CABINET co.
517-5 $40 Madison st.
Toled 0, y n
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-07-26
BOlar Items.

Since the sale of lots commenced
at Bolar it is being called town
Don't call it town, for that at
once destroys that feeling of quiet
rest, peace, sparkling brook, shady
glen. towering mountain &c that
is always associated with Bolar, and
for which the pleasure seeker
thirsts.
The Virginia House, G L Eakle
proprietor, is moving along nicely
Miss Kate Gibson has closed her
school at Big Valley.
Mr. Aver of BrIdgewater is at the
Virginia House.
Miss Lucy Deverick of Head
waters is attending the Springs.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-07-26
A Cloud Burst.

A cloud burst or water spout Oc.
Cured on Friday, last, somewhere
in the mountain above Nix SauI
Rexrod's six miles south OF Frank
lin. At the time but little rain
fell at Mr. Rexrode's, and the fami-
ly was not prepared for what they
saw and heard. From the direc-
ton Of the little stream which
comes down from the mountain
and runs near the house, a great
noise was heard and on looking a
large volume Of water was seen
forcing its way through the mar
row channel surging and foaming
bringing with il logs, stumps and
large mountain boulders. The flood
came down so suddenly that those
who were near the small stream
were very much startled, The
downpour must have been very
heavy FOR the stream only drains d
small section of the mountain.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-07-26
The Strait Creek Budget.

STRAIT CREEK, July %, 1901
Rev Josiah Beverage preached a
very interesting sermon at Thorny
Bottom Sunday morning.
Mr. and Mrs T } Rexrode visited
their father Mr. Jacob Fandeyender
Saturday night.
Mr. W c Sponaugle who has been
visiting relatives in W. Va, has re-
turned.
Rev Mr. Murrill preached all able
sermon at Seybert Chapel Sunday.
Miss George Samples who has
been making her home at Sangers-
vile, is in our midst again.
Miss Nela Rexrode Of Mcdowell,
visited friends at this place recent
ly.
Miss Grace Beverage mad a fly
ing trip to Crabbottom recently.
Mr. and Mrs William NJ Hexrode
of the Doe Hill neighborhood, WIS.,
tied his father Sunday.
Mrs S Blagg Of Doe Hill visit
ed friends at this place recently
Miss MadgeSeybert, one of Duns-
mOre's graduates is at home.
TIPSIE.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-07-26
Women as Well as Men
Are Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys Upon the mind, dis
couraees snd lessons ambition; beauty, vigor
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-07-26
The New Star.

Having leased the Cunningham
Hotel Property, we are now giving
it a complete renovatIng, and on
May lst, it will be re-opened as the
NEW STAR HOTEL.
The public will find excellent ac-
commodations-Neat, clean rooms,
New Furnishings throughout
Best Of Fare-courteous treatment.
Best of attention given to the care
of horses.
We respectfully ask share Of
the patronage.
WAMSLEY AND REvERCOMB.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-07-26

WAYTED-Active men OF good character
to deliver and collect in Virginia for Old
established manufacturing wholesale
house. 5000 ayear, sure pay. Honesty
more than experience required. Our ref
erence, any bank in any city. Enclose
self-addressed stamped envelope. Manu-,
facturers, Third Floor, 334 Dearborn So
Chicago.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-07-26
a Fall Of
Watches.

Not a literal tumble
Of the time-pieces themselves, but
such a fall of prices that the mar
who wants a watch will be able tt
get it now.
Standard. reliable, high
grade watches from reput-
able makers, in variety
of caSes-all good-and at
various priceS-all low.
This is a record. making
watch sale.
D. L. SWITXER,
Jeweler and Optician.
3 E. Main St.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-07-26
ToCure A Cold In One Day

Men and women of good address
to represent us, some to travel APP
pointing agents, others for local
work looking after our interests;
5000 salary guaranteed yearly.
extra commissions and expenses,
rapid advancement, old established
house. Grand chance for earnest
man or woman to secure pleasant.
permanent position, liberal income
and future. New. brilliant lines.
Write at once.
Stafford PRESS.
.23 Church ST., New Haven, Conn
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-07-26

IN entering upon the duties
of the new year we desire
to thank the public far
the patronage extended
to Us 10 the past, ard to
assure our people of our
purpose to serve them
faithfully whenever such
service is needed. We
haye contracted to have
cur Hearse re-fniShed.
have laid in a complete
stock Of Un1ertakers'
Supplies. ard, familiar as
We are with the wants
and tastes of our people,
we can guarantee salts
faction both as to prices
and finish. Our Burial
Outfits are all Of our own
make, and we make 10
extra charge for Rearse >
service. We are arrang-
ing to be in direct tele-
phone connection soon.
Very Truly Yours,
T. H. SLAvEN & Sons.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-07-26
I.ewisburg Female Institute
The Leading Female Seminary in West Virginia

Full Collegiate Academic ronsos Superior Adyantak in Music
and Art. Lighted by EectYcity. All molen Conyemien
ces. \ Christian Uoaie School
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-07-26
TiIG0MY
From George B. Jones, ESQ, Chicago; III:

From George 3. Jones, Esq, Chicago III:
Chicago H., jane 5rd, 1901
Il passed by many good schools in order to place daughter under
ionay goo influences and thorough instruction that Civ
p9 H tie Iewibu Female Institute After two year. trial am
than ever convinced selecting This school Or her made wise
choice personally investigated and have Intimate acqnant-
ac With many the best schools for girls in the Middle ana Southern
@ and know institution that is free from sham that IS SO
ruroug work and where every influence oning the pupil
unquafey Nor do knew OF institution giving the
same duality Of fare employing the high grade Of teachers,
that gives This school has cordial and unqualified
COMMUNICATIONS expect continue daughter there until her edu-
Gallon is completed.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-10
"Bachelors" Entertained.

Westminster, July 10. = Compliment
tary to the "Bachelors'' of Westminster
tho young ladies of tho town gave most
enjoyable reception at tho residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. T.. Anderson on tho
evening of tho "Glorious Fourth" from
8 to II. Tho beautiful lawn in front of
tho house was brilliantly lighted for the
decorated in the national colors. The
married folk present were: Mr.. and
Mrs j. S. Carter, Mr. and Mr.. w. p.
Anderson, Mr.. and Mrs. w. b. Brown,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. ID. Lesly, Rev. and
Mrs. ID. w. Keller, Mr.. and Mrs L. NJ.
Cross, Mcsdamcs w. G. Mason and j. II.
Ligon, DR.. and Mrs. j.. Horny Stone
cypher. The following young ladies and
gentlomon wore presents Misses Salic
Dickson, Lily Doyle, Nannic Terrell,
Emma Zimmerman, Myra Mason, Elinor
Knight, Kora and Rosa King, Virginia
and Bessie Norris, Eflio and Maud Strib-
ling, Corric Mcdowell, Kate Jarrard,
Addie Iliott, Minnie Traylor, Irone and
Leila Carter, Bessie Eptng, Louise
Brcazcale, Kate McClanahan, Mary Shol-
don, Hattie Duffic, Ida Jones, Ethel
feathers and Lillian Smith; Drs. G. NJ.
Walker and II. NJ. Meriwether; Mcssrs.
w. j. Vickory, Taylor Brcazcalo, j. j..
Cullen, Dawson Hennorey, NJ. G. Barton,
"a ~ 'oeS"" Y, u. VI. lJlCRcISOn, UOnll
and James Hull, Burt Mitchell, j. Wade
Dickson, David McClanahan, Moses
Terrell, }. NJ. Findlcy, II. l.. Werner,
Hugh Bibb, Knox Anderson, Wilton
Mason, Willard I.cathers and Garnett
Martin.
The Bachelors" Jared woll, for all
kinds of nice cakes and ice cream were
served on tho lawn, and tho young ladies
entertained them royalty. They feel
grateful to their lady friends and promise
that the pleasant event will bo long ro-
mcmbcrcd. No doubt some favorable
impressions were made and it may be
ere another fourth of July comes the
Bachelor Club will be greatly decreased
in number. A. Il. Gossctt.