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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-22

Many people will be glad to see the
movement to celebrate the birthday On
Saturday next, of the peerless Robert
Edward Lee, by the confederate veter-
ans and the daughters of the confed-
cray. We lately met with an extract
from Vice President-elect Roosevelt
pronounced Rosevelt) but whether It
was from an address or book we do no.
recall. We merely glanced, clipped and
Lost it. We remember, however, the
opinion of Mr.. Roosevelt as to Lee, the
peerless. 1t was this or something quite
like it: That he time was coming when
all America would recognize General
Lee, as the greatest military genius Of
the English speaking race. 1t may
have been wider. even stronger. We
would be glad to recover it and print
it as written,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-22

Some people have ~prejudicies against
vaccination, and doubt its benefits.
But no informed person a possibly
doubt as to the latter. The inducer
for generations has established it's val
|ue and blessings. English statistics
are most convincing Vaccination has
reduced immensely the death rate from
smallpox that used to be such a dread
full scourge. We have a limited table
before us which shows most conclusive
|ly the vast benefits and protection Of
!fered. We copy from the Philadelphia
Record. 1t is stated that the average
number of deaths from the disease
every year for each LOCO, 900 of popu-
before vaccination was discov-
erred and during the first fifty years
after it's general adoption:
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-22

The report of the labor commission
shows good increase in textile mills
for the last six months of the year and
the century. Thirty-seven new mills
were completed or building. Nineteen
We're completed. Now there are 259
mills with 1,4S1, III spindles and 1929
looms. This is exclusive of eighteen
on the way. What will the new cen
fury bring on? Will there be CORE
spending progress or a decline? Will
Wilmington be content? Why not
build three mills during the present
year? Charlotte has thirteen and is
erecting a fourteenth. Look ait Column
bia, s.. c., with its many mills and great
ones. It's five. we think 1t is. have pos
sibly as many shpindles as Charlotte's
thirteen.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-22

Colonel b. 8. Royster, of Oxford.
has made an active. efficient adjutanr
general of the state. His reappoint-
ment would be a recognition of fidelity
to duty and official The
members of the legislature from Colo
mel Registers congressional district,
have urged his appointment upon the
new governor.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-22

It is noted that prior to the Franco
Prussian var every German soldier
had beeen successful v~accinated, while
lin the French army vaccination was
loptional with the soldiers. During the
var smallpox invaded both armies,
and although the French troops were
the fewer they lost %. 1853 from the dis
ease, while the Germans lost only 263."
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-22

The North Carolina cotton mill men
move on right lines They agree that
a weeks work shall not exceed eleven
hours a day-which Is heavy work
and to restrict clild labor IN h mills
TO 10 years or above. Whether the leg
islature will be satisfied or no with
the time OF labor. ETC., Will be seen
hereafter.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-22
The Baltimore SUN says ~appreciative
ly of Governor Aycock's inaugural:

THE inaugural address of Governor
Aycock, of North Carolina, delivered
at Raleigh yesterday. was eloquent,
practical and conservative. AL
together Governor Aycock's address is
AN admirable one, and he may be de-
pended upon to carry out his policy, for
he is of the firmest and brainiest
men in the Old North State"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-22

The members of the Tobacco Grow
ers' Association will ask h legislature
to grant to it a charter TO erect to-
bacco, cotton and fertilizer factories.
This is altogether right for h farm
ers are most important factors and Cit
liens of North Carolina Let the
farmers decay and we shall all become
Chinese or fishermen living On rats
and fish.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-22

1t seems that but little funds remain
to complete the street improvements.
1t is to be hoped that henceforth no
digging will be done in the spring Of
way of improvements throughout the
entire year. Dig as you can complete.
1t appears also that the appropriations
are ahead of income by s5,444
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-22

The A. & M. college at Raleigh de-
sire big things at the hands of he
1egislators-105, 900. That sum will
hardly be given. But If you do not
solicit you may not obtain The Uni
versfty Of North Carolina greatly needs
and should receive $40, 900 annually.
Virginia gives it's university as much
every ear
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-22
A Br,ti.h steamer wrecked.

Port Louis. Island OF Mauritfus. Ian.
uary 1.-THE British steamer KaiSari
which sailed from Rangoon on Novem'
Der 23rd for Reunion has been wrecket
at Reunion. twenty-five OF the per
sons on board the vessel. including tn,
captain. lost their lives.
A hurricane swept owe the ielan<
January 18th. causing a number Of ves
sels to be driven ashore.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-22

by convict labor pleases h farmers.
They hope to get a good article at low
er prices The experiment should be
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-22
A Boer Peace Dele9ete Made Prisone
OF War;.

Standerton. January 17.-Boer wo-
men, brought in by the military re.
port that William Steyn. who was ap-
pointed a delegate OF the Beers here &c
ask the lighting Beers to surrender
under Lord Kitcheners proclamation
was made q prisoner and sent to Pie
trewief, accused Of high treason The
Beers are still active around Stander.
ton
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-22

Chadbourn Messenger: Chadbourn
is to have a crate factory. A force of
hands began work ON it Monday morn
ing.--The long felt need of a physi-
clan has been supplied in the person OF
II. wv. Tate, of Samson county.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-11-09

There has always been n good deal
of question as to how much honor
there really is among thieves, and the
guild seem to be doubtful also, for
two of its members in n Hungarian
town preferred to kill compade in
q particularly disgusting way n few
nights ago rather than to trust him.
Incidentally, Il Yillagcr showed rather
striking presence of mind. The three
thieves We're in the act of entering a
small shop by Il rear window. Tho
first plunged in feet first, stuck fast
and was promptly pounccd upon by
the owner of the shop, who deity
slipped a rope about his legs and made
him n prisoner. Then he went out to
call for aid. The two other thieves,
having hidden, now reappeared and,
finding that they could not release
their comrade, dared not take the
chance of his Informing" upon them
and, drawing their knives, cut his
head from his shoulder and carried it
away with them.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-11-09
Jumped on a Ten Penny Nail.

The little daughter of Mr.. J. y. Powell
jumped on an inverted rake made of ten
penny nails, and thrust one nail entirely
through her foot and a second one half
way through. Chamberlain's Pain Balm
wa. promptly applied and five minutes
later the pain had disappeared and no
more suffering was experienced. In three
days the child was wearing her Shoe rs
usual and with absolutely no discomfort
Mr.. Powell is Il well known merchant OF
Portland, Va. Pain Balm is an anti
septic and heals such injuries without
maturation and in onc-thiId the time -
quircd 10y the usual treatment. For sal"
by Il. i. Frazer.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-11-09
THE RESULT IN CECIL.

IHILE the result of Tuesdays
wv election in Cecil is not as
complete Republican tri-
umph as it should have been
yet it is sufficient for congratulations
upon the part of all citizens of the
county, who favor fair elections, an
honest ballot. and an economical and
busness-like administration of county
officers.
The success of Messrs. Mccullough
and Clayton as Legislative representa-
tives of the county at Annapolis, can
only be interpreted as deserved re-
buke to the political "Bossism" that has
Cecil county has not been exempt.
Their election means Il revolt OF the
people against individual dictation in
| local politics. and while. the loss Of
Mcssrs. Owens and Taylor is a matter
| of regret, yet the result is sufficient TO
| indicate that the sentiment of our county
is opposed to the autocratic rule of the
Democratic State Managers. and their
| local representatives.
The record Of Tuesdays work. secures
in thar important business office of our
taX-paying citizcns-the County Com
misSoncrS otlicc-thc services of two cx-
crllcnt men of business. Mcssrs spence
and Crothcrs. the latter of whom is re-
turned elected, and the former of whom
is undoubtedly elected Gas shown by bal
lots unawfully thrown out but which
will be unqucstionahly he counted for
him by the Judges of the Circuit Court
on Il recount which will be applied forI
Had our property owning citizens fully
appreciated the situation. they would
have elected with them McSsrs. Christie
and Ruttcr. lwho are probably elected in
Il recount and made the official equip
mcnt of that Office complete.
The defeat of Mr.. Terry is received
generally with expressions Of regret. He
deserved to win. on his merits as Il man.
Tn" Republicans of Cecil however.
need not worry over vain regrets
They did Il good days work. and with
the opportunity now afforded them of
giving tn" people of the county Il good
administration of local affairs. they may
look hopefully to the Immediate future.
for Il complete restoration to political
control in both county and State.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-11-09
An English Author Wrote:

NO shade, no shine, no fruit. no flow
crS, no leaves, November" Many Am
orleans would add no freedom from ca
tarrh, which is so aggravated during
this month that it becomes constantly
troublesome. There is abundant proof
that catarrh is constitutional disease.
1t is related to Scrofula and consump-
ton, being one of the wasting diseases.
Hoods Sarsaparilla has shown that what
is capable Of graduating scrofula, com
pIct"Iy cures cat'rrA and taken in time
prevents consumption We cannot see
how any sufferer can put off taking this
medicine, i'll view of the widely published
record of its radical and permanent
cures. 1t is undoubtedly America s
Greatest Medicine for Americas Great
est Disease atarrh
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-11-09

Early in the eighteenth century a
brother and sister attracted great at
tention for smallness of stature. They
were of Polish birth and were people
of great accomplishments and elegant
manners. When the brother, Count
Berowlaski, was one year old, he meas
ured fourteen inches in height. Five
years after he had gained but three
inches, but at the age of twenty the
measurement was six inches more, and
then the growth ceased.
The sister, Anastasia, seven years
younger, could stand under her broth
ers arm. The count lived to be almost
100
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-11-09
The White Invasion of China.

Honorable Albert J. Beverdgc United
States Senator from Indiana. has spent
the past five months in the Far East in
vcSti%ating commercial and political con
ditOnS. studying International relations.
appraiSing national resources and con
f"rrinS with the men who are establish
ing the Ea>tcin policy Of the European
powers. The vast amount of informa-
tion thus secured ut first hand Senator
R"vvril@r will rmhody in n series OF
noteworthy papers. the first of which
will appear November 10th. in The Sat
urday Evening Post. OF Philadelphia.
Senator Brvcrilgc is trained writer
and observer, and he has infused extra
ordinary interest into subjects that might
max" dull reading if less brilliantly
handled.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-11-09
A SPLENDID VICTORY.

TIME "WIIIG" congratulatcs the
Republicans and their conscrva-
tive allies, upon the splendid
victory won ut the polls on
Tuesday.
1t was not an unexpected victory. be-
cause no man, familiar with the temper
and tone of the people of Cecil. believed,
that they would when the opportunity
was afforded them, condonc 10y their bal
lots, the political wrong put upon the
people of the county and State by the
Democratic Bosses and Managers.
Any party is treading on dangerous
ground, and tempting disaster, when it
Hampers with the ballot.
1t is true that the Bosses gained
some votes in Cecil through disfranchisr-
mcnt.
But the resentment and Indignation
this attack upon popular suffrage excited
among the intelligent and reflective
classes of our people, more than over
balanced their illgottcn gains.
Two years ago, the Democrats carried
Cecil county by an average majority on
the Legislative ticket of Al.
On Tuesday they gave II Republican
Legislative candidate as high majority
as 199
1t is splendid result. and indicates
the sterling quality of the voters Of Cecil.
who cannot be hoodwinked by the tricks
of politicians. and who refuse to be
made parties to an uniuStifablr assault
upon popular rights.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-11-09

HE Republican and conservative
voters of Maryland won a gor-
4 iou@ victory on Tuesday, and
its meaning is unmistakablc.
1t is Il rcbukc to political "BoSSiSm" -
triumph Of popular rights. of honest GOV
crnmcnt. aud an untranm"l"i ballot
Maryland is Republican,. and the dcs
prrat" attempt of tn" Democratic Mana
ger to defeat the will of the people. iu
tamrrring with the ballot. hy trickcry. in
its form nd l"ti,.'H&, have received the
deserved condemnation of the people
The Republicans in 1896 gave the
voters of Maryland. the fairc,t and most
admirable election law ever enacted in
this. or any other state
Under it. every qualified voter could
without hindrance or embarrassment. cx-
press his political sentiments ut the polls,
and choose his political rulers
But this law. was rmthlcSSly DESTROYED
by the Democratic Managers. under the
belief that their party could not win
with an honest ballot.
They called Il special session of the
Legislature, for the express purpose Of
mutilating the existing election law. and
i'll its stead passed an act under which
trckcrY could succeed, and the door to
election frauds would be wide open.
1t was bold scheme.
But the cownrlicc of those relied upon
to carry out its provisions stripped it Of
much Of its seeming danger for this
election law has demonstrated beyond
the shadow of question. that the honest
enforcement of thiS law. works Just Il,
much injury to the Democratic. AS to
the Republican Party. since the percent
age of white Democratic iIliterates who
cannot vote under it, is just Us great a..
chat of colorcd Republicans who are dis
franchiscd by IT,
The contemplate frauds and petty
tricks resorNd to- to ave the Democratic
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-11-09
OHIO STRONGLY REPUBLICAN

Many surprises were sprung in the
election in Ohio on Tuesday. The Re-
puhlicanS made unexpected gains in Il
number of cities and held their own in
In" country districts. Chairman Dick
says the state has gone Republican by
10000. Columbus. the home of Cover
nor Nash and Colonel Kilbournc. the
Democratic candidate. is Democratic by
1000. Pike and Adams counties jointly
elected Democratic legislator, the first
in eight years.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-11-09
GENERAL SWEEP.
Continued From Page 1.
NEW YORK CITY'S NOTE.

The Fusionist Republican forces won II
sweeping victory in New York City over
Tammany Hall.
Justice Jerome made the most heroic
struggle of all, and finished we'll ahead
of his ticket, with majority of about
5000 in Manhattan and the Bronx.
Van Wyck ran behind his ticket from
tnc start and polled the lowest vote on
the judicial ticket. The entire body of
the Supreme Court judges will be Repub-
ican excepting O'Brien, who was nomi-
mated by both parties.
Low carried Brooklyn by 24,370 and
Manhattan and Bronx by 1000.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-11-09
PHILADELPHIA VOTE.

John Weaver, Republican candidate
for District Attorney of Philadelphia,
was elected by a majority of As, 500. His
opponent was p. f. Rothermel, the pre-
sent incumbent, who was the candidate
of the Unionist or Fusion party. The
fight was the bitterest in the history of
politics there. The election of Weaver
is II victory for the Quay-Ashbr bridge ma
chine.
The vote was phenomenally large, and
indications are that it exceeded the Pres
idential vote.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-11-09
lOWA'S MAJORITY 10000.

Late election returns show that Iowa
went Republican in the election Tuesday
by the highest plurality in the history of
the state. probably 10000. This was in
the face of light vote. \. b. Cum
minis and the entire state ticket were
elected. The State Legislature is over
whrlmingly Republican in both of the
branches.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-11-09

vote under this law, have only aggrav-
ated the popular opposition to it,
Thu trap sci % catch mapping Repub-
lican ''coons,' has been sprung. but the
Democratic fox" has been caught in
his own tolls. and been hoiSted by his
own pctard.
The surprises of Tuesday, are as UNI
welcome to the "Bosscs,' as assuring to
the people of Maryland, and demonstrate
the force of the timeworn maxim, tina;
''honcsty is the best policy" even in
party and politics.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-11-09
PENNSYLVANIA'S MAJORITY.

The Republicans have carried Pcnnsyl-
vania by plurality variously estimated
at from 10000 to 10000. The proposed
constitutional amendments were neglect
ed by the voters. They included per-
sonal registration and voting machines
1t is doubtful if any of them were
adopted.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-11-09

Perhaps no manufactured article has
so variously adapted itself to circum-
stances as the sword. 1t has been
made OF stone. wood, bone. copper,
brass, bronze and iron. 1t has assumed
as many shapes and sizes. 1t has been
long and short, wide and narrow, curry
ed and straight, heavy and light. point
cd, round and square, sharp on one
side, on both sides and on neither side.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-11-09
Flag Raising by Elkt0n Council.

Elkton Council, No. -. Jr. o. l.. \.
NJ. will raise Il flag over Jones school
house. in XIX Neck. next Friday after
noon. Miss Mary Smith, principal of the
school, is preparing program of "Xcr-
ciscs. X. ID. Cantwcll will present the
iiag ON behalf of Elliton Council. and the
same will be accepted ON behalf of the
school trustees, by Mr.. Alfred Wcthcrll.
Several short addresses will be made
by members of the Council
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-11-09
KENTUCKY DEMOCRATIC.

The couricr-Journal claims the Demo
Gratis will have increased maiortics in
both houses of tn" next General Assem-
bly,. which will elect n successor 10
| nit"d States Senator Drboc
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-11-09

Alma-Yes. Oscar, when we are mar.
ried YOU Wi!l'not 81 TO the club Mig hts
You'll stay home, and III Sing'and play
the piano for you, won't |?
Oscar-YeS dearest; you know | new
or cared much for pleasure anyway
New York Times.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-11-09
VIRGINIA DEMOCRATIC.

Virginia was carried by Montague.
DEM, for Governor, by Il majority rang
ing from 5000 to $4,000. The LcgiSla-
turc is overwhelmingly Democratic.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-11-09

.UESDAY'S election demonstrates
one thing. The present election
law. like Boss Croker and Boss
Rasin. must ego way back and
sit down."
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-11-09
SHOES

Early arrivals Of shoes give promise OF the
greatest line we've ever offered. Shoes at
Worthingtons are leading articles. Every one
why our shoe u:iness is constantly increas-
ing. Honest goods and only honest are
the kind we aim to buy and we seldom make
mistakes for we think we know how to buy
shoes. We say to a maker: Make this shoe
as we want it. Put Il little better leather in
the sole or upper or wherever the shoe needs
it and we will buy some, otherwise we refuse
to have them. But then again there are GER
tain lines which are as good as it is possible
to make them, among these are the Queen
Quality shoe for women at $500 and the
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-11-09
RHODE ISLAND.

Rhode Island gave her usual Rcpubli.
can majority on Tuesday.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-11-09

We commence again with new and
nobby suits, combining perfection of
fit and style with moderate price.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-11-09
Clothing

Our closing sale of $1,000 worth of
good substantial clothing at about
half value, has been phenomenal
success. We have lost money, it how
ever is cleaning the stock Of surplus
lots. Several suits yet remain for
late Corners.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-11-09

NaIEoVer shoe for men at SO 80. II there
We're better shoes made than these we'd have
them but there aren't. There are none az
Rood. Try to compare the matches style fit
ana comfort OF the Queen Quality with any
paItry catalogue shoe you find. There is no
comparison and the sales we have prove it.
run lines of these goods will be on sale short
~ and we'd he glad to show tn N to you.
other priced shoes for men women and child
rem.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-11-09
Shoes.
Furniture and Carpets.

More Furniture to-day, always some
thing new. A new patent on Morris
Chairs, now on exhibition. Call in
and see them. Admission free.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-11-09
WHAT 1T MEANS.

HE Republican and conservative
voters of Maryland won slor-
4 iou% victory on Tuesday, and
its meaning is unlnistaknbln
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-11-09

In dainty lace effects and corded for
waists, 6 colorings.
German Lansdowne, no limitations, in
popular shades.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-11-09

The "Worthpgton' improved new model.
guaranteed for 10 years. Complete with all
attachments $500. No wonder we sell them.
Beautiful drop head, oak wood work. Wen
teach you how to run the attachments. Call
for testimonials.