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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-07-12
WHAT EX-CONSUL GENERAL LEE
THINKS ABOUT CUBA.

IN VIEW of the fnilur" of Congress
10 pass Il Reciprocity Bill for the
Il commercial relief of Cuba. and the
curphatic declaration of President
the justice Congress failed to do her.
will as sure as fate" YET hr done. the
opinion of EN-Consu General Fi1zhugh
Lc" on his subject is entitled to more
than usual consideration.
firmly h"lirv" says the ENCum<ul.
that unless confidence i restored in the
stability of their government. and some
relief afforded in the matter of the sale
of their products, there is nothing ahead
for Cuba except anarchy and anncXa-
ton for anarchy means interference" 10y
the nited States, and the hoiStng of
the American flag over In" new republic
to stay put"
No American. by reason Of his rcSid.
ence on the Island. is more convrrSant
with existing conditions there. and the
plllI'l'dl l''Nbn IoF HIS OPINION Is found
in the fact that there i no direct taXa-
ton in Cuba.
The revenues of the island are almost
wholly derived from customs reccipts.
and the receipts from that source during
American occupation were large. But
since our withdrawal it seems that mcr-
chants in the United States are losing
their confidence in the ultimate success
of the experiment of Cuban self-gOvcrn-
ment and are declining to ship merchan-
disc to Cuban ports on the ground that
in case of domestic trouble mobs might
gather to destroy and plumber and their
property might be lost.
The newspapers report that the largest
line of steamers doing business between
Cuba and the United States has lust
placed three of its most commodious
steamers out Of commission. on the
ground that they carry nothing to Cuba
and bring nothing away. This shows Il
very serious Shrinkage in commerce be-
tween the two countries
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-07-12
A DESERVED TRIBUTE TO FEMALE
TEACHERS.
CONTEMPORARY publiS

A CONTEMPORARY publishes
n the opinion of leading city
II merchant. who in speaking Of
his customers, places women
teachers and teachers in the public
schools. among his best patrons. Not
that they spend the most, for most of
them are careful in their expenditures,
but they know what they want, and in
buying it. give the least possible trouble.
The female teacher generally buys what
she is able to pay for, and is prompt in
paying her bills.
Considering the mcagrc pay she re-
ceivcS, her compensation usually not be-
ing in any sense commensurate with the
service she renders. this is we'll de-
served tribute to her character and Of
the changed attitude of the public to-
ward her.
1t was not long ago when IL women
who entered upon the calling of Il teach
have done with the pleasures of the
world and to bound her horizon with the
walls of the school room; her chief con
Germ to please the parents of her pupils.
But teaching is no longer Il makcShift
but settled and recognized occupation,
TO many phases of which women are far
better adapted than their brothers. 1t is
realized that teaching is II profession that
requires study. just as law or thcrapcut-
les, and calls for the exercise of quail
ties special to its duties. As II result of
their changed attitude toward them
selves and of the public toward them.
women have learned to take care of
themselves with IL Srlf-rcliant indcpcnd-
cnc", and they do it without braggadocio
or Swagg"r, and without losing those
womanly qualities that create respect for
the sex. 1t is the women teachers who
SHOW how far women have progressed to
the point where, without ccasing to be
women IN the best sense. they no longer
need to cling as Il dependent to anothrr's
arm; aud it is to them that we owe in
large measure our better schools, more
thorough culture and II higher civilian
ton.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-07-12
ELECTRIC RAIL WAYS NEEDED IN CECIL

" LEcTRiC NAlLWANS are nr-
II in~ projected in every section of
II Maryland which shows that the
question of electric development
is ON" Of Importance to the people of the
Eastern shore. No county on the Pen
nSula of Maryland is to-day more in
need of electric lines than crciI and Ger
tainly that day is not far distant. when
Il line of electric ears will he seen in
operation here
Geographically. and from business
standpoint. Elkton >hould hc the active
gateway of the Eastern Shore. such rs
Wilmington. is to the Delaware pcnin-
Sula. and it would seem that the only
way this can b" accomplished is through
IN" construction of an electric railway.
1t is true that the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company behind the chartered Elk
ton and NIiddlctowm Railroad. has So
cured and paid for rights of way from
Elkton to the Delaware line. and why
this line is not built is known only by the
officials of that company.
Our business men should put forth
every effort in bringing about the con-
>truction of Il line running from north To
south in Cecil, making Elktom Il central
or pivotal point. 1t is only natural that
ElktOn. rs the county seat should he the
l.,.., ,,f, I,;.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-07-12

TN VERY successful organization,
political, secular or religious. there
Il must be some one strong man. with
an equal balance Of brains and
the fools in check.
The Democratic party nationally. is at
this time practically without head cap
10 that of the Republican party in Mary
land.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-07-12
Small Farm of AZ Acres

on the road from Leeds to Union Church
Improved by good frame dwelling with
necessary out buildings. All in first class
Fencing in good order. Store and Dwelling
attached at Theodore, Cecil County, Md.
Frame and in good order. Good business
stand with postoiiicc located in store. Store
room 23X21 feet, Dwelling 32xls. Barn in rear
lSX50 feet.
Blacksmith and whecwright shop on oppo.
site corner AT Theodore. Good stand
Apply to H. H. GILPIN
or MANLY DRENNEN,
ElktOn Md
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-07-12
Mems Negligee Shirts.

The Lion Brand-Have you ever seen any
as sood? certainly there's none better. These
about 200 shirts to select from at 81 % each
Sound big but will sell them and many more.
me very best patterns. shapes and STYLES
And then Lion Brand Shirts fit that's the
main difference between them and other
brands
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-07-12

~ OLORADO Democrats are claim
inc III increased representation
~ from that Stat" in the next Con
grcSS. For Il State. that two
years ~" CAV" Mr.. Bryan majority of
10000. th"r" ought 10 ice nothing sur
priSing in such Il boast
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-07-12

Spring business is most gratifying. Our
constantly increasing trade compels us to
increase orr stocks proportionately. A glance
over our various stocks will convince you of
their Superiority and comparison Of the
prices asked here will explain at once why
we are so busy.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-07-12
Summer Dress Fabrics.

Dmites. Lawns. Organizes, plenty and to
spare. Beautiful fllmy fabrics in white and
colored goods from Sc to Csc per yd. Ecru
lace effects the handsomest seen yet at 22c
per yd. Mercerized Ginghams all shades;
and qualities We'd like you to look over our
lines of these goods. You'll be sorry if you
don't.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-07-12
Clothing.

There is certain something not easily de-
hned that makes these garments much SUI
perior in set and appearance to the ordinary
goods. Why not get into them? At these
prices. two excellent suits can be pur-
chased at usual cost of one. All stylestAu
shades-All sizes, Sc 90 to $1,000.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-07-12

TiiE seat of til" National Govern
mcnt has been temporarily
Il shifted from Washington to
Oyster Bay. There is nothing
ouphoniouS in the manchester Bay
but Buzzards Bay shouldn't for this
reason make faces ut it.
The head of the table is where Bruce
sits. and the petty partizans whom an OK
change calls the mosquitoes Of politics.
may buzz their objections in vain. at the
presidents resting" ut cooler place
than Washington.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-07-12
Wedding Invitations.

The Printing Department of the Cecil
Wing office can supply Wedding Invi,
tations promptly-best and latest styles
as to paper and workmanship.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-07-12
Shoes.

We are making special display of the
famous Queen Quality" shoes for WON
en-. 1t is unnecessary to tell you of its
merits, you already know them. No
other shoes at three dollars is as good
none fit as we'll and none are as hand
some. The style here illustrated is one
of many which we carry in stock. If
you haven't worn Queen Quality, then
you don't know what comfort and style
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-07-12

The comparative commercial value per ton which l,v the
Maryland regulations figured very close placed at 500 90
per but do know another anmoniaed fer
tilzer, which the farmers buy the price of Sur,
Growth, which will approach the anal vsis estimated CONNER
cial value credited goods
Commercial fertilizers must always be properly manipulated
and in fine dry condition to be applied evenly The plant
food present is represented by the analysis.
Bulletin No. So issued by the PENNSYLVANIA Department If
Agriculture states that under the heading Rock & Potash
Fertilizers. there - distinct brands anavztd between
January LIST and August ls 1901 which guaranteed either 10
per per Available Phosphorc Acid and per
Actual Potash. The average analysis the ~ brands
only showed 1865 cent Available Phosphoc Acid and
Potash with estimated commercial value of Slips
Our TIP TOP g. POTASH, from which two
made from four samples selected different points
in the State showed 14o per Available Phosphoc Acid
and per Actual Potash, with estimated commercial
value of S6oS No goods in the whole list approached this
result
Farmers who buy Rock & Potash, which usually guaran-
and which seldom is better than guarantee should
bear these results in mind.
The Maryland Chemist from samples selected Childs
Cecil county, June 2Gth 1902 found per Available
Phosphoric Acid and 2.+5 per cent. Actual Potash.
The Delaware Chemist, from sample selected at THOMPSON
May GOTH found 1916 cent Available and per
Actual Potash.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-07-12

Everybody is using .Alaband'S .Anu-
dync ENp"ctorant. 10 and ~ cents at
Y. K. Bcnnctt'S. Elkton. Md.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-07-12
LILLIAN II. Holm. of Port
wv Deposit. and Robert H. Lo-
gan. of GrccmhurSt. assumed

County Treasurer and Assistant Treas.
urcr. respectively. this week. succeeding
William L. Fryer. of Colora. and John
Banks. of Ch"Sapcak" City. whose terms
both courteous gentlemen. and the Cecil
Wing wishes them successful admin
iStration. Tn" retiring utiicial>-NrSSrS.
Fryer and Banks in their conduct of the
ollic" were always ohlgin@ and met with
popular approval.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-07-12

THE oECL wHGa l8 2N SALE AT EVERY
NEWS STAND IN cEClL CoUNTY-AND rs
aERvEp BY SPECIAL ChR7lsRe IN ELKToH
NORTH EAST, CECLTOW, CHESAPEAKE
olrY AND PORT DEPOSIT,
ANONYMOUS 0oMmuN!cATloNs WILL
RECEIVE NO ATTENTION.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-07-12
WOOdiaWr1
Camp
Me citing.
The Camp Meeting Comment
THURSDAY AUGUST 9TH

and will close the 18th: holding
over two Sundays. \ contl.ibu-
ton of five cents will be taken
at the gates on Sundays from
each one, small children eX-
cepted) to help defray the ex-
pences. Any of the tent hold
ers desiring to spend a week in
the grove before the commence
ment Of the meeting can DO so
without any extra charge for
tents, by giving the Secretary
due notice.
Rent Of Tents-Canvas Tents
with floor l2X16, 81.
Canvas Tents with floor 14N
30, 80.
Any other information con-
corning the camp will be given
by addressing
c. S. ABRAHAMS, Secy.
Woodlawn, p. O.
Maryland.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-07-12

with estimated commercial value greatly in the selling
price.
The Maryland State Chemist from sample selected at
Rising Sun, Cecil county, June 2Gth. 1902 found
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-07-12
Furniture and CARPETS.

The banner season, sold more than ever
before. There has certainly been rush in
our carpet department and II you have seen
the goods you know why, some special things
Just now In lion beds. Full size brass trim
med iron beds, white enameed the kind that
never break $3.50. Better qualities, brass
rods and trimming, very handsome 1878,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-07-12
Sewing Machines

Drop head all attachments $3.50 cash
delivered. The price is little higher but
we can't help it.. Call and see them, have
them.explained to you, we understand all
about them. We will give you any number
of references, people you know too. We
sold dozens of them last year and have never
had one complaint. Fully guaranteed.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-07-12
Fishing Tackle.

ave we nave placed in stock everything a
fisherman wants, rods, bamboo and wood.
reels, multiplying and other kinds, hooks
leaders, minnows, buckets, etc. The prices
are lower than you have been used to.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-07-12
Mems Shoes.

Just matter of taste which kind YOU
wear. High or low both in shape and
price. we have them in every grade.
S3.OO will put your feet in as comfort
as ever left factory-And then we fully
Kind, other feathers for more and less
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-07-12
Collars and Cuffs.

Every size, every shape, high or low you'll
find them all here two for quarter.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-11-28

Much as all may applaud anything
calculated to bring about lasting peace
and a thorough understanding be-
tween the operators and miners in
the an'h.aclte regions, yet, if the
Washington correspondents are right
ly informed it is to be regretted that
the commission appointed by Presi-
dent Roosevelt could not go a little
further into the details that it seems
were about to be brought to its at
tention when the operators suddenly
found that after all they could prob
ably settle with the men without fur
Their aid from the commissioners. The
correspondents say that the attorneys
of the miners were prepared to lay
before the commission and the public
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-11-28

Having more millions than he knows
just what to do with, Thomas F.
Walsh has concluded to do as some
other western men who grew suddenly
wealthy in mining-make a bid for a
seat as senator from his state. Mr..
Walsh although living at Washing
ton, calls Colorado his home, where
he recently sold a mine to some Eng
lishmen, who are said to have paid
him something like $17, 900 900 for it.
With a part of the money he is build
ing a palace at the national capital
as the first step toward a realization
of his new ambition. Figuring on the
basis of the rates at which such hon
ors usually go in the mining states
Mr.. Walsh thinks he can elect him
self senator and still have enough
left to live comfortably and occasion
ally entertain his friends.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-11-28
Undoubtedly Senator Stanton

Undoubtedly Senator Stanton of
Cascade county means we'll and is
prompted only by the most worthy OF
motives, but for all that the republi-
cans of the forthcoming legislative as
sembly will refuse to avail them
selves of his kindly proffered use OF
the f~ellow-servant bill which he in
troduced at the last session and which
was defeated by the members of his
party. The republicans are pledged
to the enactment of such a law and
may be relied upon to keep their
pledge. Furthermore they will have
no need for accepting Mr.. Stanton's
rejected bill. They have enough in
telligence in their own ranks to draw
up a of the kind needed to
subserve the ends aimed at.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-11-28
After the Coal strike.

Dye hear that rattlin' in the cellar?
Jim's a-shovelin' on the coal.
Dye hear that roarin' up the chimney?
The heaters goin'! Bless my soul!
Sounds SO strange, yet so familiar,
I can scarce believe it's true.
Come here, children; hold your hands
here; I
Feel it comm up the f1ue?
Gracious me, it makes one happy!
Bring your chairs and sit around.
Feels just like it did last winter;
Sounds just like it used to sound;
Same old rosy, coy corner,
Same old warm and grisly rug,
Same old cradle over yonder;
Same dear baby just as snug.
Jane, you sit there by the table;
Tom, come sit on mothers knee;
John, go out and get the apples;
Hurry; see how long you'll be.
Rob, run down.. bring up your daddy;
Tell him that his pipe is filled:
Tell him that his chair is ready
And that old Jack Frost is killed.
p. Q. Lear in Philadelphia Record.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-11-28

tention of the law while looking out
for the interests of it's stockholders.
1t must be remembered, in any con
sideration of the proposed legislation,
that it was the intent of the people of
the United States, in establishing the
Interstate Commerce commission, to
give that body power to control rail
road rates, and that the failure to do
this was in the method of framing
the law. 1t would appear to be the
general conviction-except amons
those who have no good opinion OF
the law, because they will feel it's
halter draw-that it is now time to
carry this intention into effect, and
the passage of the amended Elkins
bill, it is believed, will remove the
shackles from the hands Of the COM
mission and give it that power which
it was intended to vest in it when
the original act was framed. Seven
teen years of patience ought to be re-
warded, in view of the manifest in
equities of the rates. The single in
stance of the coal extortions is but a
sample,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-11-28
DELUSiON AT ANACONDA.

Probably ever since the first jury
returned it's verdict have the methods
of reasoning employed in jury rooms
and their resultant deductions as eX-
pressed in the returns occasionally
rendered been the subjects of won
derment and surprise to those who
were not permitted to take part in
the deliberations that preceded the
findings. Exactly how twelve sup
posedly sane and intelligent men in
their normal frame of mind can ar
rive at the conclusions that now and
then startle a community is a ques-
ton too deep even for psychologists
and the alienists throw up their hands
and confess ignorance of any knowl
edge of the peculiar species OF insan'
ity that seemingly temporarily pos
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-11-28
EULOGY.

Chicago Chronicles: Cynics nave
declared that tombstones are the
greatest liars in the world. This is
only another way of saying that the
ancient maxim Tell nothing save
good of the dead is respected every
where. Humanity agrees that anger,
malice and hatred should stop at the
grave. Hence the gravestone recites
only the virtues of him who sleeps be-
meath it and says nothing Of his feel
ings and weaknesses.
1t must be admitted, however. that
in some cases charity is heavily drawn
upon in the effort to find virtues to
ascribe to the deceased, and it is this
consideration, undoubtedly, which has
Influenced the clergymen of Hamil-
ton. O., to declare by a unanimous vote
that they will no longer preach fun
eral ave in cases where
they can conscientiously ascribe to
the dead merits warranting eulogy.
They decline any longer to compete
with the tombstones in indiscriminate
praise of people simply because those
people are dead.
There is something to be said for
this attitude Of the Ohio clergymen.
A philopher once put the case thus: A
dead rascal is nc more admirable than
a live rascal save that he is incap-
able of further rascality. Why, there
fore, should he be eulogized?
This statement of the proposition
appears logical and it no doubt ap,
peals with particular force to clergy
men, who, from their very profession.
may be supposed to d%eprecate any de
parture from the truth ever in defer
ence to the tradition de mortuis nil
nisi bonum."
Whatever license in elegaic mat
tiers may be permitted to tombstones
OF ever to men not in holy orders, II
must be conceded that silence is after
all the highest charity which may rea
sonably be expected of a preacher.
The clerics of Hamilton, O., have
done wisely and seemingly in resolV
ing to leave post mortem eulogies o
doubtful veracity to the tombstones
| Heaven lies about us in u infancy
but the clergymen cannot afford tt
lie about us when we are dead. Thu
| storied urn must do that.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-11-28
HIGH TIME TO ACT.

Boston Transcript: For seventeen
years the Interstate Commerce com
mission has been trying to provide
for Just and equitable railroad rates
in the United States. To-day the rate
on anthracite coal from the coal re-
gions to Boston, a distance of 345-
3S7 miles, is $3.25 per ton, or FOL ~
% 81 cents per ten per lille. The
rate on bituminous coal from the BIZ
luminous region to Jersey City, $40
399S miles, is $1.70 per ton, or from
IA to 40 cents per ton per mile. This
is a striking illustration OF the i'm
portance Of effective governmental SUI
pervision over freight rates, which,
under recent decisions OF the su-
preme court of the United States, the
Interstate Commerce commission is
powerless to exercise.
1t would seem as though the time
had come when the hands OF the In
terstate Commerce commission should
no longer be tied. Representatives OF
various business bodies at the last
| session of congress advocated the
passage of the Nelson-Corliss bill, and
had it not been that the Elkins bill
in the senate received more support
from the eastern railway interests, it
might have stood a chance OF pass
age. Before congress opens, how
ever. for it's coming short session a
bill will be prepared which embodies
the most essential features of both
bills. and it is time that a concerted
effort was made to secure its pass
age.
This revised Elkins bill is worthy
of serious consideration, not only by
the great mercantile and manufacture
ing interests of the country, but by
the railroads themselves, as affordlng
them due protection. 1t allows the
Interstate Commerce commission tc
have general jurisdiction over rates
but it legalizes pooling, and it pro
yides that rates made by the com
mission may be appealed to the cir
cult court of the United States. Il
is for the interest of the railroad com
panies themselves to have their join
traffic arrangements legaliZed, for rail
, roads do not care to be put in the pc
5 sition of voluntary lawbreakers. Th'
: penalties provided in the law are
!, severe. but they aae no more sever
: than they ought to be for the protec
: ton of the public. They are only sucl
e as will make the action OF the com
S mission effective, and are not intend
ed to apply to any common carrie
which is trying to carry out the in