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Washington sentinel., 1901-03-16

Fred Metz. as he was invariably called
was born at Hesse Cassel, Germany,
May I9, 1882, and was educated primar
lIy' as a forester, a profession which his
father had followed. While this was
particularly pleasing occupation TO him.
be realiz ed Its drawback to material
| advancement, and before he had reached
his majority he sailed for the United
States He landed at New Orleans, but
lailing is bis search far lucrative EMPLOY.
meut there, he removed to St. l,ouis
"nere Tor number Of years he lived
out the mOnotonous life of a dry goods
clerk In 1857, the restless spirit still
being upon him, he came to Nebraska
and settled at the little frontier station
OF Bellevue, and embarking in the mer.
camille busInes IS with Peter BarteIs
where he remained for five years with
varying success. Then, thrilled bv the
prospect Of riches IN the far away Col.
orado mountains, he sold out, packed
his worldly goods and with his own and
his partners family made the trip across
the . aims, then swaTming with hostile |
Iu-iaas, IN a two horse wagon. His
"reminiscences OF this eventlul pilgrim 4
age, which in his latter days he took /
great delight in recountinR, were inter-
esting in the extreme. There was no
golden irution fthis Colorado venture.
however, and after two years Of strenu.
Gus trial returned to Nebrarka. This
was the signal Tor the beginning OF mis-
prosperous career. Ia 1864 he bought a
half interest IN very small brewery.
with his brother Philip as a partner.
There they lad the foundation of what
has grown TO be the immense establish.
nent OF today,
Mr.. Fred Metz, while in no sense a
politician, was elected in 1871 to the
Slate Senate as a Republican, and again,
purieen years later, chosen to the body
IS Democrat. In 1896 he was selected
Is one Of the Bryan electors, and was
hosen by the commission to carry the Z
pte fthe State to the National CAPITAL.
He was one Of the original members !
4 the Turner Society, and IN Cact was
in he organization Of the q
sscciation, as he was IN many k ndred b
Enterprises. 2
Mr.. Metz was united in wedlock to | r
'Hi7a Beate Yesser in St.ILouis, in [
Washington sentinel., 1901-03-16

WANTED-Capable, reliable person
~ every county to represent LARGE
company OF solid financial reputation.
1880 salary per year, payable weekly: "a
per day absolutely sure and all EXPENSES.
straight, bona fide, definite salary. no
commission; salary paid ach Saturday
and expense money advanced each
week. STANDARD HOUSE, 77l
Dearborn street, Chicago.
Washington sentinel., 1901-03-16
Every Brewer the Country

owes not merely a debt OF graft
tude to the SENTINEL for its work
on the beer tax repeal, but also 81
Tor subscription. Ii you are not
Already on our lists send in your
name.
Washington sentinel., 1901-03-16
Fred Metz, sr., Passes Away.

Fred Metz, sr,, one Of the best
known citizens Of Omaha, who has
been for the last two months lying
upon bed OF sickness, died at his
home in that city last week. AL
though his illness during the last
two months has been considered
critical and friends and relatives
have had little hope Of his recov.
cry, his death proved a shock to
all. He has been ailins for some
years past, eliminating il the
last two months in complications
which we're necessarily fatal, espec-
tally in connection with his ad-
vanced age.
Denied the influences of wealth
and education in the earlier stages
oi his career, his indomitable will.
resolution. courage, industry and
keen appreciation OF the clements
OF success, as early as middle life
placed him in easy circumstances
and accumulated Tor him a great
business and handsome fortune
long ere his days began to wane.
He was sell made man in the
truest sense, and a man beloved
and respected by all who knew
him, and in charity and enterprise
was looked upon as one of the
bulwarks Of the local commercial |
world.
Washington sentinel., 1901-03-16

WASHlNGToN-CLRvELAND SLEEPER
VIA D. q &O.-Quick service andsuperior
accommodations daily on $500 m train,
without change, arriving cleveland
1910 next morning.
Washington sentinel., 1901-03-16
DROPOsALS WILL BE RE

- ~ @A~As III NJ
q ceived at the Bureau OF Supplies
and Accounts. Navy Department, Wash
inston, y. G, uuul "a O'Clock noon
niarch 10, 1901, and publicly opened
Immediately thereafter, to furnish an the
Navy Yard, Washington, ID. c a
quantity Of lead, IRON, steel, and one
htnd power travelling crane. BIank
proposals will be furnished upon appli-
cation TO the Navy Yard, Washington.
~ = a. ). KENNY, Paymaster General
Washington sentinel., 1901-03-16
RUPTURE.

-Nlitc 70 thc MOHAwK RBWDY Co Roup
~ T.; ana Lney VIII toll you how You can Turo
your hIpture tr Hernia and the Only WaV
k.ey can 20 slb.y q Cured. Free Of Cbrr,s
VIII never regret 10 3i ~"
Washington sentinel., 1901-03-16
Fan Ia rhe Philippines

4 After all The inducements offered
the FIJI pinos to come under Amer.
"a" -EAale. a has been a source OF
inside 80. rat speculation to &C
\ count Tor the,r- -ssnEsEsat timrdity.
#'rhe existence OF band ol natives.
Seiled NJ ndoducats, whose sole
occupation, it seems, has been TO
= discourage any rapDrochement Of
Fllipinos and Americans, furnishes
cite to the mystery. The plan
I'd. it appears, was to bury
iitdtiVe who showed an
w 20 favor Americans.
the circumstances Fill
can hardly be blamed Tor
4 Back rardness, particularly
the disappearance Of 40 of
IAF fellows IN one district has
been traced to en- enfombment alive
as the penalty for their lriendliness
TO our people. Before the Con
Washington sentinel., 1901-03-16
Amusements.

AT the Columbia Theatre next Monday
Leibler & Co, will present for the first
time IN this city "Unleavened Bread. -
Those who have read Judge Robert
Grants novel will certainly welcome
this unlocked for opportunity to see
Selma White upon the stage. The cast
includes Miss Elizabeth Tyree, for years
leading lady for Mr.. Daniel Frohman;
Mr.. Edward ] Morgan, one Of the very
foremost Of New York leading men,
anc the creator Of many famous parts;
Miss Eleanor Robson, who won fame as
Bonita in Arizona" and later as Con.
stance in the lie Moyne, Skinner, Rob
son special production OF Robert Brown.
ing's "lna Balcony" Miss Alice Fisher,
Margaret Fuller, Virginia Buchanan
Florida Pier, Malcolm Williams, Geneva
IngersOll and Vivian Townsend, Geo.
FaU cett, George Woodward, Morton
Selten, &c, There are players in this
caste who have been leading men or
women of pretenuous productions for
years, who are on the stage for possibly
a single act, or who have but a few lines
to speak, ubut their personality and
capabilitY were regarded as a necessity
to an absolutely correct INTERPRETATION
OF the dramatization, and so they were
persuaded to take the parts. In accord.
ance with this policy has every step been
taken IN this production.
Washington sentinel., 1901-03-16

Ouida's great story entitled Moths"
Is the bill announced for next week at
the Lafayette Square Opera House.
This story OF Continental high lie is too
we'll known to all readers to need more
than passing mention, The characters
are strongly drawn and the most
brilliant situations of the novel are
concentrated in the dramatizatiou and
pictured in delightful language. Being
situated in France and Russia, it affords
special opportunities for scenic effects.
which will be made the most ofbv the
stage director OF the stock company.
The snowstorm in the wIlds OF Russia
and the picturesque Muscovite palace
VIII De presented in a Credltable manner
and will be well worth the price Of
admission. Mr.. Ormonde will ESSAY the
role OF Corrtzo, the famous tenor, who
loves the unhappy Vera, played by Miss
Haswell. Vera, a girl with a soul and
tender iancIes, forced into marriage with
a rascallY Russian CfQhn T. SuIlivan) by
her worldly and unnatural mo lher, Lady
Dolly, is finally banished re-Russia by
her husband, and is followed by her
lover. Miss Macintosh in the part Of
Lady Dolly will be seen at her best.
Lord lura, charming character, also
In love with Vera, and faithful to the
end, will be played by Mr.. Wynpate.
while Miss Scott and Mr. Murphy will
add touches Of comedy.
Washington sentinel., 1901-03-16

4S'&nN RA'I"%f'
Alltrains arrive at ana depart from PennsvI-
vania passenger station.
Schedule in efFeot March IL, 1901.
e:o1AN ,-Daiy-Looal for Danville, Char
totte and way stations. Connects at Manassas
Tor Strasburg and Harrisonburg daily, and
5eauuIQn on ,,Week days and at Lynch
oqrg with the Norfolk Il Western daily, and
Lexington,
f1s1s AN .-Daily-THE UNITED STATES
FAST MAIL. Sleeping cars to Jacksonville via
SayannII9lh' uniting atSaisburg with sleeper for
Asaeyille 4Ss fta and Hot Springs, NC; Knoxyile,
Charlotte with sleeper for Augusta. Connects
&C Columbia with sleeper for Charleston.
sleeping car to New Orleans. uniting at DAN
vile with sleeperfor Birmingham via Atlanta.
solid train Washington to New Orleans with
Lynehburs daily for Natural MAJ Bridge and Lex. X
ington, and week days for East Radford, Va.
1887 am-Daily-Local for Charlottesville,
A:ot PM-Local for Front Royal, l,strasburg
and Harrisonburg, week days.
A;ao > "A Local-Daily for Charlottesville
9.5s p, M-Daily-NEw- YORK AND
FLORIDA EXPRESS, Sleeping Cars to Port
Tampa, via Savannah and Jacksonville, Sleep
ing carto Augusta via Columbia with connec-
ton for Aiken and Charleston. and Thursdays
to Thomasville, Ga. Through coach to Jack
sonville Sunset personally conducted tourists
excursion sleeper on this train every Monday
Wednesday andsFriday to San Francisro with
out change Dining car service.
1o.Olp ily-wAsHINGToN ANDOHAT.
TAN0OGA LIMITED via Lynohburg with
sleeping cars TO Memphis and New Orleans
through Bristol. Parlor and Observation Car
between hadtord Va, and Alfalfa, Ala. Din
ing car service
,J1o;A5PM;-.Daily = WASHINGTON AND
SOUTH MESTERN LIMITED, Sleep
Knoxville and Chattanooga, Memphis via Bir
mingham!New Orleans, via Atlanta and Mont
through sleeper for Mexico city. Observation zion
car TO Aaeor, Ca, via Atlanta. Vestibuled
day Goa coach n to Atlanta Dining car service
tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays and
Saturdays.
TRAINS ON BLUEMONT BRANCH.
Leave Washington 9:Ol am. daily, 4;4g pm.
week days and 6:25 nm Sundays for Blue
mont, 6.25 pm. Saturdays and 4:35 pm.
week days, and ll,2q pm. Wednesdays and
Saturda) only, Tor Leesburg' 6.25 pm week
Through trains from the South arrive at
WashinRton6:42 am. T;35 am. 2.l5 pm. and $3.50
pm daily From Harrisonburg II :33, a, m, week
days and $40 p N daily, and from Chariot
tesville 8;98 am and $40 pm daily.
Tickets sleeping car reservation and other
information furnished, and Oagga Re called for
and checked from hotels and residences by
Union transfer Company. on orders left at
ti,Gket Office, lO5 Fifteenth street northwest
vania RatlrOad passen gerstatiOns.
Telephoneealll4ll for Pennsylvan lroad
cab service,
FRANZ S. GANSoN, Sd v.P. and G M:
5. II, II ARDWICK, General Passenger Agent,
L. s. BROWH, General Agent:
Washington sentinel., 1901-03-16
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAII
ROAD
Schedule in effect Nov 20, 1899


Leave Washington from Station corneI
New Jersey avenue and Q street
Chicago and Northwest, "lO.50 IN, 3 O5 . m.
Cincinnati, st. Louis aud Indianapolis, 1905
a M. F5-45 p IN, FllO night.
PlttsburE and Cleveland, 1850 am, *S3op m
and FL night.
Columbus and Wheeling, 1905 pm.
Winchester, t8 35 a N, t34i and t5.30 p m,
Luray, t3.4b p m.
Annapolis, f7lO, $3.50, 1886 a m, tl2.15, 81 35
and rs 30 p m.
Frederick, 1885, $500, tlO.5O m, sll5, +l;}C,
1880
Hagerstown, tlO.o5 am, t53Op. NJ
Boyd and Way Points, tS3', $500 m, sl.l5,
t430 $780, F705 m
GaithersburQ and Way Pc nts 1886, $500 m,
tl250 sLl5, t.oJ 1880, tj.O0 $3.50, 705, slO.15,
Fll.25 p N.
Washington Junction and way points, % .35,
$500 am, sl.l5, 1870, $3.50 p N.
Baltimore, week days G23' 500, go, X7. .05,
x7.lO 1880, S.35, 1890, xlOOO a m, xl2,l0, m,
1215 Xl,lO, N3.0O, x4O0 x4.3O, 435, x5.O5, x5. 0,
X5 80. E6.2J 6.3l, x8.O0, xlOO0 Xl1.30 xll35 m,
Sundays, x2.35, X7,O5, xT.10, $50 x9.00, m,
Xl21O Xl10, l.l5, X3.0O. X3.30. ABS X6,05. N5.lO,
$50 x8.OO. xtO:0o, xll.30, xlt:35 N,
Washington sentinel., 1901-03-16

Leave Washington from Station cornei
New Jersey avenue and Q street
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-03-23

at is the little rift within the lutte which
ever widening, makes the music mute 1t
is Just a little rift In the health OF woman
often, which gradually takes the spring from
her step, the light from her eyes, the rose
from her cheek and the music from her
voice Perhaps the bug-bear which has
frightened the woman from the timely
help needed at the beginning has been the
dreaded questions, the obnoxious examina-
ton. the local treatments, of the home ply
sicans. There is no need for these. Nor is
there need for continued suffering. DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription can be relied
on by every woman, suffering from what
are called "female troubles to renew the
health and cure the disease. Women are as
tonished at the results of the use OF this
medicine. 1t not only makes weak women
robust and rosy checked, but 1t gives them
back the vigor and vitality of youth.
Free. Dr. Pierces Peoples Common Sense
Medical Adviser: zoos pages, is sent free on
receipt of 81 one cent stamps to pay expense
of mailing only. Address DR.. r. V. Pierce
Buffalo, n. Y.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-03-23
SEABOARD AIR LINE RAILWAY
To Pinehurst, N. c., Camden, S. c.,
and all Florida Points.

The FLORIDA AND METROPOLITAN
FAST MAIL are the finest and fastest trains
operated between New York and the famous
health resorts Of the Carolinas and Florida
PINEHURST. N. c., is model New Eng
land town. nestled among the pineclad sand
hills OF the Old North State, and only eigh-
teen hours from New York, via SEABOARD
AIR LINE RAILWAY. 1t is one of the
healthiest and most enjoyable winter resorts
In America, with the finest and most palatial
hotels and best eighteen hole golf links In the
South. Through sleepng-cars from Wash
ington, d. c. Passengers from north thereof
York Sleeper to Washington and Pinehurst
Sleeping Car at Washington.
CAMDEN, S. c., is one of the nearest
resorts for northern tourists where they are
secure from the cold climate of Northern
winters. Besides its fame as a heaIthful and
connected with the town and locality are
most quaint and interesting.
THE HEALTH AND PLEASURE RE-
SORTS OF FLORIDA are too well known
to need more than passing allusion. There
you find the most luxurious hotels and most
attractive and popular winter resorts in
America.
The SEABOARD AIR LINE RAILWAY is
positively the shortest and quickest route
operating solid vestibuled limited trains
with Pullman's latest improved service. in
Guiding Dining, Observation and Pullman
Compartment Cars, between New York and
Florida.
For information and tickets call on or al
dress Chas. J.. Longsdorf, New England
Passenger Agent, BOG Washington Street,
Boston, Mass; j. G. Horton, Eastern Pas
senger Agent, 1906 Broadway, New York;
W. NJ. Mcconnell General Agent, 1884 New
York Avenue, Washington, d. g., or II + L
Bunch, General Passenger Agent, Ports
mouth, Va.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-03-23
HOODS
Is sold by all druggists. Prepared only
by c. !. HOOD Il CO., Lowell, Mass.

d. Il. Rees, o! near Clayton, killed Il year
old hog that dressed 60 pounds.
Judge Frederick stump was uunble TO
attend court Mt Elkton this week on account
| of Illness
John Buchanan was seriously injured by
a cave.in while at work in the Walker spar
| quarry near Rising Sun.
John Boulder, OF Middlctown, while in
Philadelphia last week, lost or had pocket
book stolen from him, containing $3.50.
Governor John Walter Smith has issued
his proclamation fixing Friday, April 18th
as State Arbor Day. 1t will he IL legal holi.
day
The building committee on the new High
to Messrs. W. S. Culp and \. NJ. Culp for
5l5,OgG %.
The large main pipe of the Maryland
Water Company burst on West Main street,
Sunday morning. washing tho street very
badly before the necessary repairs could he
| made.
The Rev. W. F. Corkran, D. D., a prom
inent minister Of the Wilmington NJ. E. Con-
| ference, and presiding elder of the Easton
district. has been appointed a delegate to the
ecumenical conference. which will meet in
London.
The lingering cough following grippe calls
for One Minute Cough Cure For all throat
and lung troubles this is the only harmless
remedy that gives immediate results.
Prevents consumption. j. Frank Frazer.
Elkton, Nd.
While blowing on the farm OF Deputy
United States Marshall james H. Clark on
March II, near Delaware City, some men
unearthed number of diamond back terra
pin, which when placed in water showed
signs Of life. Mr.. Clark took several to Will
mington.
Like Oliver Twis children ask for more
when given Ole Minute Cough Cure.
Mothers endorse it highly for Group. 1t
quickly cures all coughs and colds and every
throat and lung trouble. 1t is specific for
grippe and asthma and has long been well
known remedy for whooping cough. J..
Frank Frazer Elkton, Md.
Mr. Frank Clifford Kirk of Rising Sun, a
student at Washington College Chestertown,
a member of the present senior class, has
been chosen as alternate to represent the
Maroon and Black at the annual inter
| egiate oratorical contest OF Maryland Col
| eges to be held at the Maryland Agricultural
College on Friday evening, April Goth. Mr..
Daniel Goodwin Anderson, Of Milford Del. a
member of the Glass of 1902, has been chosen
as regular.
| M. Fox * Sons. of Baltimore, the largest
horse dealers in Maryland report the market
OF last week improving in the demand for
| farm animals. Prices were as follows: -
Young sound draft horses and mules $50 to
1925. Young sound farm horses and mules,
$50 to 800. Young farm horses and mules.
a little sore, 525 to $50, some as low as SIS
Young sound mules, 375 to 1925 Second
hand mules :25 up. There is heavy de-
mand for drivers but prices are not high,
ranging from $40 to 500.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-03-23
Newark Man Drops Dead.

George Luton, Newark young man.
aged % years, dropped dead in that town at
two o'clock Sunday afternoon. He was n
machlnist and was employed in the p, W.
& B. railroad shops in Wilmington. He had
been under treatment Of DR.. II. G.. NJ.
Kollock for heart trouble, and certificate in
accordance was issued by the physician.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-03-23

Chronic Nasal Catarrh poisons every breath
that is drawn into the lungs. There is pre-.
durable from any druggist the remedy for the
cure of this trouble. A small quantity of Ely :
Cream Balm placed into the rostrt!s spreads
over an iuilamed and angry surface, relev
inS Immediately the painful il ELIMINATION
cleanses, heals and cures A cold in the head
vanishes Immediately. Sold by druggist OIL
will be mailed for 80 cents 10y Ely Broshers
81 Warren Street, New York.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-03-23
M. {, CONFERENCE
MET THIS WEEK,
Many Pastoral Changes Are Expected to
be made In the DiStrict-IntereSting


Programme.
The bringing of the annual Methodist
Episcopal Conference to Wilmington, in
stead of having it meet at Seaford, because
| of the prevalence Of varioloid at the latter
place. made no change In the programme
The preliminary meeting was held Tuesday
! evening, when the missionary sermon was
preached by the Rev. T. A. FL. o 'Brien, and
the Epworth League gave a reception.
The sessions are being held In the Grace
Methodist Episcopal Church, Ninth and West
streets.
Ga Wednesday mori In, the Holy Stcr =
m ut was celebrated at s, 80 O'Clock, and the
business session began at $50, with Bishop
Goodse presiding. Wednesday afternoon
a meeting was held in the interest of the
florence Crittenden Home, Mrs G. III Cant
well presiding. Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett of
Washington, made the address. The Rev.
Alfred Smith and the Rev. H. G. Scuddy
conducted Pentecostal service. On
"Wednesday evening the church extension
anniversary was held, the Rev. G. T. Wyatt
presiding. An address was given by the
Rev. W. A. Spencer, d. d.
The conference programme for the balance
of the session is as follows.
Saturday morning, $50, devotional service ;
>, business session. Saturday afternoon, 2,
Freedmen 5 Aid and Southern Education au-
niversary, Rev. Adam Stenge presiding;
gIirpGs nv NJ ~
Pentecostal service. Saturday evening, 30,
temperance anniversary, Rev Alfr, d Smith
presiding; speakers, Rev. II. C. Turner and
Rev. W. L. White.
Sunday morning 9, conference love feast.
R"v. T. E. MartindaIe in charge; 10 30,
afternoon, 230, memorial service; $50,
ordination of deacons and elders. Sunday
evening, 30, missionary anniversary, A. E
SudIer d.. presiding; address. Rev. A. b.
Leonard, d. ID.
Monday morning, $50, devotional service:
., business session. Monday afternoon, 2,
twentieth century anniversary, II. p Cannon,
PR siding: address, Rev. L. NJ. Mills, d. d. J.;
3 10, Pentecosta service. Monday evening,
7.30. conference session.
Many pastoral changes will be made. The
Rev. James Grove preached his farewell
sermon at Asbury Church, Wilmington. Sun
day night and Will become vice chancellor OF
the American University ut Hartman, Tenn.
The present tour presiding elders, the Reys.
Robert Watt. c. S Baker, w. f Corkran
and I e. Martindale, may be reappunted.
This will be the first conference held since
the rules were changed abolishing the time
limit for ministers.
The Methodist Episcopal Church on this
peninsula, which is til" conference territory,
has more than 10000 members and is twice
rs 'arr" a. any other denomination in the
district specified.
The conference numbers many ministers of
long Years # service in their calling The
Rev. p T Price. OF Eikton, Will celebrate
the sixty fifth anniversary Of his admission
to the ministry +. II. HAYNES, his tlltN eighth;
j. W. Hammersley, bis lftieth: J b Merritt,
G.. a. Phoebu.. r. W. Todd. D. d., and W.
NJ. Warner their forty.eiGhth: Johu France
his forty-ilfth
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-03-23
Farm Notes.

ing Eastern Shore of Maryland, Delaware
and Virginia, held its annual meeting in
Dover on Thursday, March 7, at Hotel Rich
ardsOn.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-03-23
Dyspepsia

Is difficult digestion, due to a
weakened condition of the stomach
and its inability to properly churn
the food; or to unhealthy condition
of the gastric juice, too much or
too little acid, too much or TOO
little pepsin
Hoods Sarsaparilla relieves all
the distressing symptoms of dys-
pepsia because it promotes the mus
cular action of the stomach and in
testines, aids nature III the manu-
facture of her own digestive secre-
tons, which are far better than
any artificial pepsin, unlocks the
bowels, stimulates the kidneys and
tones up their mucous membranes.
SO prompt is its effect in many
cases that it seems to have almost
a magic touch.
Begin to take it NOW.
Suffered Everything was trou-
bled with dyspepsia, suffered everything
but death, could not eat without terrible
distress. Since taking Hoods Sarsaparilla
I eat heartily and ] am we'll Mrs. EUGENE
MURPHY, Danbury, Conn.
Eat Three Times a Day" Hoods
Sarsaparilla has cured me Of dyspepsia and
| never felt better. Can eat three good
meals every day" FRED PoEHLER, 437
South Penna ST., indianapolis, ind.