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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-07-13
Midsummer Clearing Sale.

I0o Ginghams and Seersuckers, Gle per
I'd.
Lot OF Lawns and Dimites reduced from
roc to sc per yd.
Special prices on Boys Summer Clothing
Wooden Suits ST. and upward.
Linen Table Damask, 81 inches wide, 25c
per yard.
Unbleached sheeting, yard wide, &c per
yard
All Linen hemmed Towels, 1sx36 inches
10c each.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-07-13
VELOUR

Fer turritgr" covering. The best goods
and the best patterns-cXcellent vaIues-4Sc
per yard. Such bargains are rare guests even
here.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-07-13
The Cecil Wing Aims to Advance
the Best Interests of Cecil County.

Terms OF SUBSCRIPTION:
One Year, S'.5O-Six Months. 75C
Single Copy. Sc. invariably In
advance.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-07-13
LAMPS, $3.50

More OF those oue.tiity lamps. Nickel,
center draft complete with shade, $50,
worth double. This is the fourth lot Of them,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-07-13
SEWING MACHINES, SIS

The WORTHINGTON NEW MODEL. irop
head, with all attachments, guaranteed for
ten years. Come in and see it. We're selling
lots of them. If you want 10 know how to
work the tucker, ruffler, hemmer or anything
about machine will gladly show you There
is no more perfect working machine than
the "Worthington'' Come in and will prove
it to you. Remember, drop head, all attach
ments, delivered and will show you all about
it at SIS. Sounds very cheap and ii is. but
the machine is not cheap machine. Its a
good machine cheap.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-07-13
MEMS SHIRTS.

The Lion Brand" There never was
Shirts. No matter what the other fellow saws.
you know Lion Brand" and its what YOU
want. There's about one hundred patterns
in the new spring line OF Negligee Soft
Bosom, with cuffs. Some plated bosom,
shirt waist style. all the same price, 800.
Lion Brand collars and cuffs, every size.
every style, 2 for % cents.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-07-13

President Mckinney announced bcf"r"
leaving Washington. thai h" would i~su"
the proclamation declaring free trade
h"l W""u the | uitud States and Porto
liicA, uI and after July 10Th in accord
al"" with Il resolution adopted by tn"
Porto lHcau legislature. rs soon aS Ii"
g"tS AN official copy of that resolution.
II * understood that GOV. Allen. will in
person. carry an official copy of the re-
solution Ia Canton.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28
ARE YOU AN IMMUNE?

The human system, whi:e a very compli- cated organism. is abundantly able to take care of,itsef if the laws of nature are not violated. It is natural to be well it is unnatural to be sick; indeed the hu- man system in normal condition is i'm mune'' from disease, even when there is direct exposure. It is only when the laws of nature have been violated, lowering the vitality, developing a weak spot, fore ing some of the organs to lag behind or causing impure blood that disease ven- lures forth to attack; 1t is only then 1t can gain foothold.
 If you would be an immune" never al- low yourself to run down." It is then disease will attack you; all the most dangerous diseases of the world are caught when people are run down. Take Dr. Harter's Iron Tonic upon the least sign of weakness and for any un- natural pain or ache.
 The don't-feel-well people, of whom there are several millions in the world, and who are too often a trial to them selves and friends. need only take Dr.. Harters Iron Tonic to regain strength and vigor and to become immune" from disease and the ''blues'' as we'll
 Loss of appetite, of ambition, nervous ness, pains in the head back, kidneys, limbs, muscles, etc., are all cured by Dr. Harter's Iron Tonic., Prepared by the Dr. Harter Medicine !, Dayton, Ohio, and has been on the market for 45 years. A sufficient guarantee of its great merit. Sold everywhere.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28
MARION MILITARY INSTITUTE.
Final Exercises Begin With the Annua
 Competition Debate.

Marion. May N.-(special.) )-The final exercises of the Marion Military Insti- tute began Friday night with the annual competitive debate between the Frank. lin and the Jefferson Literary Societies
 The subject for the debate was: Re solved, That the honor system is the best system of college government" W O. Shivers and O. M. Caldwell argued the affirmative for the Jefferson; E. H. Wrenn and M. Clay argued the negative for the Franklin.
 The prize for the best argumentative essay was awarded to MT. Clay of Mis- sIssippi, and the negative won the vic. tory in debate as we'll.
 The final exercises will be continued Monday with battalion drill and dress parade; Tuesday with the competitive company drli and Wednesday morning pr. Charles w. Kent, professor of Eng fish literature in the University of Vir- ginia, will deliver an address at the clos. ing exercises of the session. The session now drawing to a close has been the most noteworthy in the history of the insti. ute, and the peculiar aims and methods or the institute give promise of a erea, advance In the cause of education.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28

and of powerful eloquence. MT. Dawson
 only few months ago declined call
 to the second Baptist church of Atlanta
 and has had several calls from other
 places, but has declined them in order to
 complete his work here.
 | The college exercises for tonight at the | Central College consists of an entertain
 ment by the Clionian Literary Society,
 during which the Millkmaid's Convention will be given.
 | About twenty Confederate Veterans left l this place on the Mobile and Ohio excur- sion train at noon today for Memphis Camp Rodes, the local United Confederate Veterans camp. appointed fifteen dele gates and these were augmented by a | number of others who desired to go also. Governor William J. Sanford, who has
 been the guest of Prof A. A Persons since last Friday afternoon, has decided to remain until the meeting of the trus- tees on the goth inst He is accompanied by his wife. Governor Stamford has large number of admirers in this place and county.
 It is reported here that the Birming ham, Selma and New Orleans Railroad people are back of an enterprise to build a railroad into the coal fields of Tusca loosa and Walker Counties. The route 1t is said will be from Dayton to Fauns- dale, and from that point to Tuscaloosa by way of Greensboro. The road will. 1t Is said, be extended above Tuscaloosa across the Warrior and near the route of the Tuscaloosa Northern Railway. Should the road be built it will be of dite section.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28
DEMOPOLIS.
Marion Female Institute Commence ment-Veterans Leave for Memphis.

Demopolis, May 7. = Especially = The commencement exercises of the Marion Female Institute began in the Presbyteri- an Church yesterday morning Rev E. D. Patton of Marion preaching the baccalau- reate sermon. Queen Esther was chosen as a model by which the graduates should mold and build their lives and characters. The sermon was a very able one.
 The 1901 class Is as follows:
 Misses Wanda and Carrie Mayer, Selma Bley. Nettie Long, Lucy Vaughan, Rose Morraw, Maude Monnier, Loula Morraw and Nettie Lipscomb.
 Considerable excitement was occasioned on our streets last night by a colored man named Fred Spurlock, haling from Birmingham and carrying a 38 caliber Winchester rife. Marshal Monnier ques- toned him as to where he was from and where he lived. He refused at first to give the desired information and showed a disposition to bully" After some par ley of words he was ordered to move on, but instead of doing so he jerked the marshals club and with the other hand seized him by the collar. but Monnier quickly extroated himself and with the assistance of bystanders soon had the un- ruly negro safe in jail.
 The following Confederate veterans left this evening to attend the reunion at Memphis: J. c. Webb, J. G. Coats. George E. Pegram, w. J. Braswell, W. A. Skin- ner, A. J. Peacock, R. P. Allen, Gains Whitfield, J. B. Whitfield, T. B. Whit comb, H. A. Monnier; also Frank Har- well, colored, of Co. A. The veterans are enthusiastic and expect to have the best time of their lives
 Messrs. C. B. Warren and c. c. Develin are among the visitors to the reunion.
 Mrs. A. R. Smith, Mrs. w. G. Griffin and daughter Mary, Miss Ira Welch and MT. John Spight left this morning for Memphis and other places.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28
GENERAL OATES
 ON THE SUFFRAGE Negroes Will Never Hold Office
 in Alabama THE GRANDFATHER CLAUSE Does Not Think This Latter Will Stand the Test of the courts-RepubIi-
 cans To Reduce Our Pen- resentation.
THE GRANDFATHER CLAUSE

Montgomery, May 27.-(Specia1) )-"I think it is very probable that clause will be enacted in the new Constitution which will prohibit any negro from hold ing State office in Alabama" said ex- Gov. William c. Oates to an Age-Herald correspondent yesterday.
 While the Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States pro- hibits any State from denying the right of suffrage to any citizen on account of race, color or previous condition of servi- tude, 1t does not prevent a State from forbidding any citizen to hold office for any reason it may see fit. This is a fact, although 1t is not generally known.
 q am in favor of inserting such a clause in the new Constitution, and this is also Senator Morgan's idea, and that of a number of the delegates. I received a letter recently from Senator Morgan who stated he was looking up some au- thorities to sustain this position. I made a speech myself in Congress a few years ago on this same subject. I took occa- sion to look up the history of the Eff teenth Amendment and found that at the time the matter was up for discussion in Congress it was proposed to add to it a clause prohibiting the State from deny ing to any citizen the right to hold office as well as prohibiting them from deny ing the right of suffrage on account of race, color or previous condition of servi- tude. The two houses of Congress could not agree on the matter and the Eff teenth Amendment was passed in it's present form.
 While it is generally supposed that all the new suffrage clauses in the constitu- tions recently adopted by the Southern
The age-herald., 1901-05-28
TUSCALOOSA.
Commencement Exercises-Gov. Sam ford Remains for Trustees Meeting.

Tuscaloosa, May H.-tSpeciaL) - The commencement sermon of the Alabama Central Female College was preached here yesterday by Rev. L. O. Dawson. Rev. F. H.. Kerfoot of Atlanta had ac- cepted an invitation to deliver this ser mon, but on account of personal illness was unable to keep his engagement, so MT. Dawson, the local Baptist pastor, was asked to fill the vacancy. The ser mon delivered by MT Dawson has been complimented on all sides and declared to be one of the very best ever heard in Tuscaloosa. His theme was. Mary, the Mother of Jesus," and was an extremely able discourse, suitable for the occasion,
The age-herald., 1901-05-28

I was one of the Democratic members of the committee The majority of the committee were Republicans and they reported in favor of the reduction but I raised the question in the minority re- port as to how and in what way were they to ascertain how many citizens were as a matter of fact deprived of their vote. This question could not be an- swered and the matter was dropped.
 There is no doubt, however, that the Republicans would be glad to reduce the representation of the Southern States and thereby reduce their vote in the elec- toral college which sometimes elects Democratic President. Unless l am very much mistaken this matter will be taken up again by them before the next Presi- dential election in 1904 and If necessary they will pass a law providing for a spe- ciai census to determine the matter.
 F. H. MILLER.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28
Resumed Work.

Dunkirk. N. r.. May N.--work was re- sumed at the Brooks Locomotive Works today. about two-thirds of the employees reporting for work. None of the striking machinists or allied workers returned to work All departments of the works are running, but with reduced force. The officers of the company have submitted to the strikers terms of settlement which have been forwarded to President o'Con- nell at Toronto for his consideration.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28

receiving ugly wounds on arm and face. The dog tried to bite a negro but only tore his clothes, but succeeded in biting several other dogs. The mad dog and those bitten were killed. The children are seriously hurt and much uneasiness is felt for them although prompt medical attention was given them
The age-herald., 1901-05-28

States have been adopted with view of depriving the negro of vote. as a matter of fact the word negro does not appear in any of them, nor do they de- priye all of the negroes of the right to vote. I understand from the Governor of Mississippi that at least 20,000 negroes vote in that State. The new Mississippi Constitution is the only one which mas been passed on by the Supreme Court Of the United States This court has sus- tained this Constitution. Its provisions work well and are satisfactory 10 the people of Mississippi, and l think the Alabama convention would be wise to follow that model with some minor ai- terations. ,,
 "The main suffrage provision of this constitution Is the payment or all taxes as a requisite to vote, and 1t also mas an understanding clause'-that Is, every voter must be able to either read any clause in the constitution or understand 1t when read. -
 "What about the grandfather clausef the General was asked.
 ..In my opinion,' he replied, "it will not hold water, so to speak, The new con- stitution of Louisiana has such clause, as well as the new constitution of North Carolina, It is an indirect evasion of the fifteenth amendment, and don't believe the courts will sustain 1t. I don't believe the Supreme Court of Alabama would up- hold it. and would rather be honest and have the constitution say In plain lan- Ruage that no negro can vote than at- tempt to do 1t in this indirect way. The constitution of Louisiana is to be tested in the courts as to this clause. Lawyers have already been employed and the mat ter will be taken from court to court un- til the Supreme Court of the United States passes on 1t.
 The Grandfather Clause.
 Another important thing continued the General, Ifs the registration clause The constitution should make provision for registration and there should be board of registrars to pass on the quail fication of voters, with the right of ap- peal from their decision without payment of costs to the judges of the Circuit Courts What we want to provide for in the new constitution Is fair elections It would be useless to prescribe qualifica- lions for voters without a registration board with sufficient powers to see that they are enforced.
 Representation Reduced.
 Another thing that we ought to keep in mind is the possibility of having our representation in Congress reduced. Our representation is based on the number of voters over M years of age. An ef- fort was made in the Fifty-first Congress to reduce the representation of Missis- sippi- A committee was appointed by the House to look into the matter and
The age-herald., 1901-05-28
ALABAMA E...iIBIT.
A Very creditabIe Showing Made a,
 the Buffalo Exposition,

Bunalo, N. r., May 27.-Alabama's ex- hibit in the Agricultural building at the ran-American Exposition has been fin- ished. The display is of an elaborate character and contains many features of especial interest. One is a reproduc- tion of the State Capitol in corn. There is also an extensive exhibit of preserved fruits and rye and barley.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28
A TEXAS WONDER.
tiail,s Great Disooverv.

One small bottle of Halls Great Dis covery cures all kidney and bladder troubles, removes gravel, cures diabetes. seminal emissions, weak and lame backs, rheumatism and all irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in both men and women, regulates bladder troubles in children. One small bottle in two months treatment, and will cure any case above mentioned. Price d.00. pr. E. W. Hall. sole manufacturer. P. o. Box s2s. St. Louis. Mo Send for testimonials. Sold by all c-Nggtsts.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28
volina. -1,lu i. 1soo.

VoIIna, AIa., July ], IoSJ. Dr. D. W. Hall, St Louis, Mo.-Dear Sir: I wish to state that I have been constant sufferer for a number of years from kidney complaint. and have never found a remedy that relieved me so much as one bottle of The Texas Wonder, Hall 8 Great Discovery, and I feel thankful for the great and beneficial results. believing that one more bottle will effect a cure, and may the Lord bless you in your good work Truly yours,
 REV. R. c. KIRKLAND.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28
GRE ENVILLE.
Sunshine Society Ministers to the
 Aqed and the lnfirm.

Greenville, May -(SpeciaD-There are two branches of the International Sun shine Society here, each having large membership, which includes all ages. Much interest and enthusiasm Is shown by the members and many little acts of kindness quietly performed "scatter sun shine" into hearts and homes where sor- row has entered A committee from Greenville branch No. visited the poor house, four miles distant today and car ried a nice dinner to the inmates. most of whom are aged and very infrm
 The new home of Mrs. Clara Beeland on Cedar street Is very large, handsome building and is considered the most ele- gant residence in the city.
 MT. Jack Harris, formerly of North Ala bama, Is the guest of Captain and Mrs. R. E.. Corry. He served in the Spanish American war, since which time he has visited China, Japan, the Philippines and Hawaii.
 MT. w J. Beeland left for Memphis, Tenn. this morning to attend the Confed- crate reunion. He was accompanied by his aunt, Mrs. c. c. Chapman, and Miss Ettie Beeland.
 Ine OreenNlllS pupic SCiiooi VIII SioSc Friday, May 31 The graduating class, composed of Misses Bennie Williams, Ethel Conart, Corry Rouse, Sadie Stein hart, Gena Upton and Oscar Lane, will receive their diplomas at the school build ing, as no commencement exercises will be held. The curriculum of the school is high and would compare fayorably with any of the best colleges.
 Master Cecil (,astou. the bright little son of Judge Zell Gaston, has beeen ap- pointed one of the pages of the Constitu- tional convention
 News was received here Saturday of the harm done by mad dog about seven miles west of here. Two children of Mr Samuel Jordan were severely bitten by the dog, the ankle, arm and hand of one being badly lacerated and the other
The age-herald., 1901-05-28
s2.oo-RoUND TRIP-sa.oo.
Birmingham to Chattanooga and Re
 turn, Monday, June 3.

The Alabama Great Southern will op- crate special excursion Birmingham to Chattanooga and return Monday June B. Train will leave Birmingham S:30 a. m. Monday, June 8. returning leave Chatta- Round D1ss trsp | rsts Ih from s,k osnsm ,soe "-
 For particulars and d,aser information address or call at passenger office 2o19 First avenue Birmiughauas Ala, phone 67. t-z6-st
The age-herald., 1901-05-28

The erection of the new Methodist par sonage has begun and will be completed within the next month or so. The build ing will cost between S,0SD and 5000.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28
ROANOKE.
Election To Be Held On June 10 On
 Question Of Bond Issue.

Roanoke, May N.-(Special.) .)-An elec- ton has been called for Monday, June 10, to determine whether the people of Roa- noke will vote for the issuance of $35, ,O0O worth of per cent bonds for the purpose of erecting an electric light plant and establishing a system of waterworks or not An election for this purpose was held some time ago with the result of only five casting their votes against the is- suance of the bonds, but owing to little irregularity in the notice calling the cleo tion 1t had to be held again.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28

Messrs. s. D. Burdette and S. G. Carter have begun the erection of two new brick stores on the east side of town near the new stable of Harper & Weathers, on Main street, which will be quite an addi- ton to that part of town.
 The outlook for cotton crop Is about the poorest ever known in Randolph coun- ty. In many places the farmers have been unable to obtain stands.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28

Work on the new Baptist church has been suspended for a while owing to the scarcity of brick. The work will be re- stunned within few weeks and pushed tc a rapid completion.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28

Prof. L. M. Stevenson, Superintendent of Education of Randolph county, has been engaged in holding a teachers insti- tute in Wedowee this week with a large number of teachers In attendance. Sev- eral teachers from this place attended
The age-herald., 1901-05-28

The exercises attending the closing of the last session of the Roanoke Normal College marks the close of the one of the most successful years work in the history of this institution. The commencement exercises were of a high order and reflect much credit upon the teachers in charge.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28

The new home of Mrs. Clara Beeland on Cedar street Is very large, handsome building and is considered the most ele- gant residence in the city.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28

MT. W. J. Beeland left for Memphis, Tenn, this morning to attend the Confed- crate reunion. He was accompanied by his aunt Mrs. c. c. Chapman, and Miss Ettie Beeland.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28

Master Cecil Gaston, the bright little son of Judge Zell Gaston, has beeen ap- pointed one of the pages of the Constitu- tional convention
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-21
siers Iast DID Mss he Thief.

=
Ernest Siers vent TO MorEantown
MONDAY morningto catch the ttiei
Who stole i've bolts 81 cloth from the
sclarksbtfg Tailoring Company's es
tablishmsnt show day .and,came With
in an ace Of getting the fellow. There
seems tohavs been three Of them. In
the theft, Is that number was At a
merchant tailoring establishment in
MorRantoWn q half hour before, hear
rived TO have suits made on hurled
orders. The tailor described the
cloths to Mr.. slers and they were the
same kinds as were stolen, The fellows
evidently got wind Of Mr.. Siers' pres
ence and ned. Mr.. SIers ran across
the fellow who wanted to purchase
the underwear while the other fellow
stole the bolts, but as soon as he
caught sight Of Mr. Siers he skipped
for the show grounds. Mr.. Slers tinali
" abandoned the questand came home
without the thief or the cloth.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-21

THE paving OF Fourth Street was
completed this week, after many
months Of DELAYS, trials and tTibula-
tlDns.
For sale Carriage Or Surrey, scost
sa75 when new ISin'RoOd repAit and
his been run. but little WIN sell
cheap, also good set Of double harness.
Il. U. Crummit. Ss-2t
The street railway track has been
laid from the intersection Of Main
and Pike to Fourth street on Pike.
The Republic Glass Company is
eFecting four handsome cottages e. the
glass plant.
The Clarksburg Cooperative Glass
Company has the framework Of one OF
its big buildings upat Adamston.
Councilman w. S. Siers is practically
rebuilding his residence on Mechanic
street, which when finished VIII ne
handsome and commodious, and VIII
add much to the looks Of that street.
Frank Core spent a few days this
week in Cincinnati and Petersburg.
Miss Edna Hustead isin Morgantown
attending commencement 1T the
University. sAslillif isli' x Y
II. c. Bennett, Esq, of Brown, has
been mere several days this week, max.
ing arrangements for the erection Of
some cottages on his lots in Point
Comfort. o3s e'ls Y Y