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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-01-11

Jr. Sycamore; Albert Beiswanger, Chief
of Records; Harry Pensel, Keeper of
Wampum; William B. Peterson, Collec-
tor Of Wampum; Trustees, Andrew Ross,
Edward Stapp, George w. Lum.
Sunday morning about noon, directly
after the Ericsson Line Steamer passed
through the canal, having been delayed
by the ice, the body of an unknown white
man was found near the bridge. The
man had evidently been in the water for
several weeks. An inquest was held by
Coroner Nelson, on Monday, and the
body inferred in the poor lot at Bethel
Cemetery, on Tuesday, without identif-
cation. Heretofore such burials have
been made in dennis Lot" near town.
Bailiff Busliirk collected enough money
to have the remains buried ut Bethel.
y very pretty wedding was solemnizcd
ut the home of Mrs. Wilson F. Berry
on Bohemia Manor. Wednesday evening.
when Miss Lydia. the eldest daughter.
was married to Mr.. Julian Jones. of
kenncdyvillc, Kent county. The brides
gown was Of organdy, and she carried Il
hoquet of bride roses. The maid of honor
Miss Myrtle Berry. sister of the bride.
also wore white organdy and carried Il
boquct of white carnations. The brides
madS-AliSS Olive Berry. of Wyoming.
Del. and Miss May Ford. Of smyrna,
Del. wore white organizes with pink
ribbons, and carried pink roses. Dr.
Stanley Steele. of Elkton. was best man.
The Rev. Mr.. Dawson. of Bethel NJ. f.
Church. performed the ceremony. The
bridal party stood beneath an evergreen
arch supporting bell. The house was
hnnIt ifullI, ln,n.nt.l N.itl,
Ih" presents We're numerous and hand
some.
Among the guests wcrc-MrS. Pierce
Brown and Mrs Hannah Berry. of Phil
adelphia Mr.. and Mrs. \. ii. Donavan.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Knots, Miss May
Connor. and Augustus Nowland. of Mid
dlctown, Del; Mrs. Theodore Hayes.
Mrs. George Loiland. of ChcStcrtown:
MI and Mrs. Hiram PlcaSanton. and
Miss PlraSanton. Of McDonough. Del:
Mrs. Elizabeth Jones. Mr.. and Mrs. Mat
thew Ford and Miss Ford. of Smyrna.
Del; Mrs Susan Smith. of Ccntrcvillc.
Md: Mr.. Charles Ross. of Dover. Del:
Miss Annie Jones and James Mccoy. of
trcilton; Mr.. and Mrs. H. V. Manlovc,
and daughter, and DR.. Stanley Steele of
Elliton: Mr.. and Mrs. ID. Palmer Boul-
den, Mrs. j. l.. steele. Misses Mary
Steele, Alice Boul,lcn. \. Laura Jones.
Mary and Edith Willis; MoSsrs. Harry
howard and Hugh Caldwell. Of Chcsa-
pcakr City: Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Jones,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Williams. Mr.
| and Mrs. Julius Clayton and daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles :. Ellison. Mr.
| and Mrs. Clayton Ellison. Miss Helen
Ellison, Mr.. and Mrs. Aldice Clcavcr,
| Misses Marion and Matte Clcavcr:
Mcssrs. John Cleavcr, Griffith Ellison. of
| bohemia Manor: McSsrs. George and
| Harry kiblcr, of Town Point
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Some time ago my daughter caught Il
severe cold. She complained of pains in
her chest and had II bad cough | gave
her Chamberlain Cough Remedy ac-
cordng to directions and in two days She
was well and able to 20 to school. |
have used this remedy in my family for
the past seven years and have never
known it to fail" says James Prendcr-
gnSt, merchant, Annato Bay. jamaica,
West India Islands. The pains in the
chest indicated an approaching attack of
pneumonia. which in this instance was
wardcd off by Chambcrlain's
Cough Remedy. 1t coumtcracts any ten
dency of IA cold toward pneumonia. Sold
by X. b. Frazer. Elkton. Md.
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HOTEL. ELKTON.

Thomas \. Carr. Baldwin
Alfred Kcrshaw. Baldwin.
n. +. Crow, Philadelphia.
John Stackhou>r, Philadelphia.
n. II. Knapp. Philadelphia.
Samuel JohnSni, Baltimore.
Jesse OttcrSUu. camden.
f. w. Byrd. Baltimore.
James y. Pcarc' and wife, Crcilton.
j. Watson, Philadelphia.
c. NJ. Johnson. Baltimore
j. p. Taylor. Philadelphia.
George W. Davis, Philadelphia.
Mrs. 5. J. Harris, Philadelphia.
W. NJ. j. Smith, Philadelphia.
B. f. Cane, Cleveland. o.
7. b. Diffrndal, philadelphia.
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Hotel Arrivals.
$50 ! :
Those Registered In ElktOn the
Past Week.
FELTON, HOUSE.

ID. Parran, Baltimore.
Jacob Hedrick, Hartford county.
John Hedrick. Hartford county.
Edward Hedrick, Hartford county.
Noah Hedrick. Hartford county.
Joseph Knight. Hartford county.
Louri Rittcnhousr. Hartford county.
IL. Manner, Philadelphia.
A. Kane, Chester, Pa.
A. Long, Chester Pa.
II. Greenhouse. Chester, Pa.
$. VI. Graham. Oxford. Pa.
j. II. Gooden. Oxford. Pa.
Il. +. Clauseu. Allentown. Pa.
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WAN I e y.

WANTED To rent n small farm either on
shares or money rent. Reference.
&. o, HARLAN,
PerryVillc Cecil Co. Nd
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-06
NEW RURAL ROUTES.
.OttumWa oW Has Five in Her Vivin-
Z ifV

.Ottumwa oW, Has Five in Her Vvin-
ity..
Two new rural free mail delivery
routes were established in the vicinity
of Ottumwa this morning, raising the
total number which are carried from
the local postoffice to five, three being
on the north side of the river and two
On the south side. The two new routes
are Nos. and 5, and embrace what
is known as the Bear Creek district
and the Keb and Kirkville district re-
spectively. Each route is agout TWEEN
ty-fve miles in length. The Keb
route, No. 5, will probably have more
mail to handle than No. 4, owing to the
amount that will go to Keb itself,
which is directly on the route. Kirk
vile is missed by about a mile and a
half, but the remainder of Richland
township is pretty well covered.
All of the five routes are handled
from the North Side postoffice, in ac-
cordance with the change made this
morning. Heretofore the South Side
route, No 2, was handled from the
South Side postottice, but they are
now altogether at the main office.
The Carriers.
The establishment of the two routes
made it necessary to have
two new carriers. The places were
awarded to j. H. Valley and Oliver
Swearingen, who have been substi-
tute carriers. Charles T. Beagle, for
merly carrier of route No. 2, has been
given route No. 4, and his place has
been taken by Mr.. Valley. Mr.. Swear
ingen takes route No. 5.
Farmers Interested.
The farmers along the routes are
highly pleased with the routes. A
representative OF the Courier, in max
ing a trip over the territory covered
by them yesterday, saw several of the
residents of the rural districts setting
posts in the frozen ground and those
who We're not at work already had
their posts set. People living at a
distance from the line of the route
have boxes at the point nearest their
houses and will receive mail every day
just as if they lived on the route.
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THE BANQUET PROPER.
The Guests of Honor Seated at the
Governors Table.

The completion of the reception to
the governor was the signal for those
present to take their seats. Then the
attention was turned to the admirable
arrangement of the tables, which had
before been overlooked by the major
ity OF the people, SO busy had they
been otherwise.
Five long tables were used the one
at the front reaching across the room
and standing at right angles with the
remaining four, which were parallel
with the sides of the room. Governor
Cummins was seated at the center of
the first table SO that everyone in the
room was facing him. The room was
occupied by 200 men representing the
wealth and industry, the professors
and the educational institutions of the
ciey. The other speakers of the even
ing We're at the same table with Gov
ernor Cummins as well as several
prominent business men of the city.
Or. Craig Invokes Blessing.
After all had been seated T. D. Fos-
ter, the president of the Ottumwa
Young Mems Christian association,
arose and called the gathering to or
der. AT Mr.. Fosters request DR.. A. e.
vi dig, HtSlCl Ol the flTSU
church of this city, invoked the divine
blessing upon the transactions of the
evening in a few well chosen senten-
ces.
The Menu.
The banquet was served at 500
o'clock under the personal direction of
r. N. McElroy, the menu being as fol
lows:
Blue Points on Half Shell
Celery Olives
Mulligatawney Soup
Sugar Cured Ham with Spinach
Parisienne Potatoes
Pineapple Sherbet
Bruised Fillet of Beef au petit Pois
st. Julien Potatoes
Mayonnaise of Shrimps
Ice Cream and Cake
Coffee Cheese Water Waters
Orange Punch
Assorted Fruits Sailed Almonds
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"A REPRESENTATIVE GATHERING.
Such Was the One That Greeted Gov.
ernor cummins in Ottumwa.

A representative gathering of Ottum-
wa business men gave Governor A. B.
Cummins, the guest of honor, royal
reception last evening before the ban
quet. The chief executive of the state
arrived at the armory shortly after
1870 O'Clock in company with l.. W.
Messer of Chicago, r. d. Foster and
Major Samuel Mahon. The party was
met at the door by j. w. Neasham.
who welcomed Governor Cummins to
OttumWa, in behalf of the Ottumwa as
ISOLATION. This assurance of welcome
however, was not necessary. and the
words. themselves were almost drown
ed in the loud welcoming cheers and
applause that began as soon as Gov
ernor CumminS appeared at the door.
The governor was conducted by Mr..
Neasham to the front of the room,
where he was introduced to the other
out-of-town guests of l.onor. Mr.. Mes
ser, accompanied by Messrs Foster
and Mahon followed, and after greet
{ lngs with personal friends small re-
ceiying party was formed. with Major
Mahon at the head, in order that the
Ottunwa people should be afforded an
opportunity to become acquainted with
the men who had taken enough inter-
est In the work of the Young Mems
Christian association in this city to
make special trip to Ottumwa for the
purpose of saying what they could to
further the interests of the organiza-
ton.
The line was formed as follows: Ma
Jor Samuel Mahon, Governor A. B.
Cummins, T. D. Foster, L. w. Messer
of Chicago, ]. G. Olmstead of Des
Moines, G. r. Joy of Keokuk During
the next fifteen minutes the chief ex-
ecutive of the state and the other hon
ored guests were given the kindliest
OF greetings by all of the assembled
scores of Ottumwa people. Mr.. Cum
minis has many personal friends in OF
tumwa, and these were afforded an
opportunity of conversation with him.
Especially noticeable was the ex,
change of greetings between the gov.
ernor and T. J. Phillips of this city,
the democratic candidate for COVER
nor in the recent campaign. Both
mems faces were bright with smiles
as their hands met, and the grasp of
friendship showed that every trace of
any other feeling which might have
erept into their natures for even a
short time during the campaign had
disappeared, and had given place to
good. brotherly sentiment, the true
American spirit
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Major Mahon has consented to act as
toastmaster for the occasion"
THE POSTMASTER.
Major Samuel Mahon Fills the Post
Very AcceptablY

Major Samuel Mahon Fills the Post
Very Acceptably.
Much applause greeted Major Ma
hon as he rose to accept the post of
honor to which he had been assigned
by Mr.. Foster, applause that express
ed also the admiration of the assem-
blage for the president of the associa-
ton, who had already done so much
for the association, but who, by giving
$4,000 last evening, made himself the
heaviest supporter of the Young Mems
Christian association work in thestate
of Iowa.
Major Mahon expressed the senti-
ments of the people of Ottumwa, and
the pride they take in having as one
of their fellow citizens this man who
has given fortune to the support of
one of the noblest works for the spirit
ual benefit of the young men of the
nation. Mr.. Mahon spoke as follows:
my friends: am sure that we
have all taken very much to heart the
very eloquent and earnest words of
the president of our Dung Mems
Christian association. His address
and his magnificent gift make an ex-
cellent introduction to the program of
the evening. AS he well says, we are
up to the serious business of the even
ing. This reminds me of story
once heard about Japanese states
man who attended banquet in this
country, and, when he asked why so
many of the men around the table
looked solemn and remorseful, he was
told that these We're the condemned
those who were to speak after dinner,
during the serious part of the affair.
I'VE are all very proud of the state
Iof lowa-proud of it's prosperity, it's
greatness. it's rulers and its officers.
| We are all very fond of Boosting of
the state, of it's growth, it's education,
Its small percentage of illiteracy, its
educational institutions, and its great
character builders. But there is yet
higher motive in our ethics-the lift
ing up and elevation of the moral stat
us of Iowa We are proud and CRATE
| full to say that the state takes no back
steps. Our school houses and church
es dot every town, city and country
place. The Y. NJ G. A. is at present
considered in every city in the state
as great moral force forthe uplifting
of the youth. And we are glad to
know that the chief executive of the
state recognizes the worth of the or
ganization and its Importance as a
moral force and means for uplifting
| in this state the business, commercial,
agricultural and educational standard,
and that he has honored us with his
presence here tonight.
He has come to Ottumwa to
strengthen the workers in this great
task outlined by the president of the
association We welcome him as the
chief executive OF the state and honor
/ him for the stand he has taken with
regard to the great moral questions
and the force he will exert in their
| furtherance. We welcome him to our
city and to the reservations and
beg to assure him that we are all good
| Injuns. And now | have the honor
and the pleasure to introduce to you
| Governor A. B. Cummins.
(See speech of Gov. A. B. Cummins
on page l, first column.)
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ors and marines in their work with

ors and marines in their work with
the Y. M. G. A.
You have recognized the need of
improvement. Our association in Chi
|cago was once known as a model one,
but as the business life grew the build
ing we occupied was not large enough
to accommodate the people who came
to the association. We studied the
Question as to whether we should cen.
tralize the movement and build big
structure in the center of the city or
distribute smaller associations
throughout the city. We decided to
do the latter, and We now have q cen
trail building on LaSalle street with
several more.
when you get the best building in
the city for the association when it
stands out so prominently that no one
can miss seeing it and noticing it then
the association is in its proper place.
Begin with the boy when he should be
guided. Put before him what should
be there. Bridge him over the pivotal
period and he will take care of him
self thereafter.
81 hope that when you get improve
ments you will be equipped to reach
two classes-the school boys and the
working boys and young men. BY
getting control over the boys you will
reduce the number of criminals, for
statistics show that there are few
criminals who are old men when con-
victed. | heard Governor Mount of In
diana say once that in that state the
average age was % years If we
would vacate the prisons we should
occupy our time and thoughts with
agencies than can promote the spirit
ual side of the boys life. | hope that
you will have accommodations in
your dormitory for fifty young men
who can make their homes there, and
form a working nucleus and an aid in
the social work of the association.
Il am interested in the tank for the
gymnasium. We want great attract
i've forces. The. physical culture de-
partment is always popular. We are
using $500 lockers in the Chicago
building now and there are many men,
bers on the waiting list. The natato-
rum is the latest department for the
physical good, and you must have one.
Thomas Carlyle said: Why stand
praying to Heaven and never put your
shoulder to the wheel?' You have a
chance now to give to your associa-
ton, and make it an influence for
reaching young men and stamping up
on them the mark of the organization.
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Farmers Interested.
A NEW ORDER.
Rural Route Mail Carriers Are Paid
From Des Moines.

February / new order went into
effect that was very pleasing to the
rural route mail carriers out of this
city This order was from the post
Office department and was to the eff
feet that rural route carriers would re-
ceive their checks each month from
Des Moines instead of from Washing
ton This is a great relief to the car
riers and the local postoffice. Here
tofore the men would get their pay
from Washington, and it was nearly
delayed month.
Under the new system their vouch-
ers will be made out at the postoffice
here sent 10 Des Moines and their
checks received in a few days This
applies to all the mail carriers in the
state.
Under the new order of things one
city in each state has been selected
for paying them off. The local Off,
Gals are relieved to learn that it will
be at Des Moines they receive their
checks instead of here, as it will oc.
casion considerable extra work for the
postoffice selected to do the work
There are nearly thousand carriers
in the state and the work of paying off
will not be very desirable.
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ize that nothing that upbuilds the
world is eXtravagant. .
w. A. Maaee. S'yT

.SA.s'-'--1A-
w. A. Maeee.
w. A. Magee of Des Moines, state
secretary of the Y M. c. A. and man
a man who has been connected with
the work for many years, was lntroduc-
ed after Mr.. Olmstead spoke. Mr.. Ma
gee was in this City when the canvass
was made for the building which is
now the home of the association,
twelve years ago. He spoke OF the
worth of the association as among all
the others in the state, and made a
strong plea for the cooperation of the
business men with the association
committee in making UP the required
amount. He stated the facts amid
much applause, that the banquet last
evening was the largest one ever held
in the state for a like cause. and that
Mr. Foster had made himself the larg
est giver to the association in the
state. He congratulated the city and
the association, and asked no one to
feel that $4,000 is too much to ask
for, citing the fact that in Oskaloosa
twice that amount had been raised.
William McNett.
Mr.. McNett asked the attention of
the gathering for a few minutes while
he quoted some figures. He said that
with the raising of $4,000 among the
citizens the association will be pro
yided with a plant worth about $780,
GOO, much of the money having been
subscribed by Mr.. Foster. He secur-
ed the appointment of committee, as
stated elsewhere in this article, and
this committee will at once set to
work to raise the required amount.
Other Short Talks.
Short addresses were made at the
close by citizens of Ottumwa. all of
whom endorsed the association and
asked for general encouragement and
large subscriptions of money Senator
S. H. Harper told a humorous story il
Illustrating his point and asked the
business men to rally around Mr.. Fos
ter to aid him in making the Y. NJ. c..
A. building model one and one of
which the whole city may be proud
Judge M. A. Roberts seconded Mr.,
Harper's appeal and complimented
Mr. Foster highly upon his magnifi-
cent offer to contribute $4,000 to the
fund being raised Calvin Manning,
coming last, cited the action of the
people of Ottumwa when Andrew Car
negie offered money for library, and
advised the business men to act the
same with Mr.. Fosters offer as with
that of the Pennsylvania philanthro-
lpist.
Excellent Music.
Splendid music was furnished
throughout the evening. The Y. NJ c.
A. male chorus, under the direction of
]. A. Walker, rendered three vocal Sc
lections in a way which added to their
already great popularity. This organ
ization is becoming known throughout
the state and indeed in other states as
first-class chorus. and it's reputation
was fully upheld last evening. So
much was it's work appreciated that
several encores were accorded by
those present. The Ideal Mandolin
club furnished instrumental music
during the evening.
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L. w. MEssER TALKS.
Chicago Association Worker Cheers
OttumWa Brethren On.

After the completion of Mr.. Cum
Minis speech, which was received with
much applause by the men present
Major Mahon introduced L. W. Mes
ser. Mr.. Messer is general secretary
Chicago, and in a few words the toast
master introduced him to his audi
ence.
Mr.. Messer spoke as follows: 81
feel like eXclaiming as did one of old:
What shall the man do who cometh af-
ter the dng?' Governor Cummins has
not only spoken for the good of the or
ganization, but he has raised stan
dard which all may well follow, and he
has told it all in the function of his
Office. 1t means much to place the
high endorsement of his lofty station
upon the association.
1T gives me great pleasure to stand
here and extend the greetings of the
many men and, indeed, of the 1000 as
sociations in the country For we are
all one great fraternity When one
suffers we all suffer and when one is
joyful we all rejoice with him. When
/ look into the faces before me | see
almostl every business and profession
represented. all showing sympathy.
realize that you are in sympathy with
the cause of associated manhood
when it is devoted in high and holy
cause.
1T is nothing new for men to be as
ISOLATED together. 1t is seen among
boys at play, among young men on the
street. We are all associated in club
and fraternal life. In 1893 there were
more than forty associations of young
men which met in the city of London.
In 1874 the first Young Mems Chris
tian association was organized in Lon
don. In 1851 the association came to
this country and in 1853 some of the
students of the University of Michigan
and in the same year some in the Uni.
versity OF Virginia, realizing the pow
er of the organization, formed the
first college organization. Now there
are more than 200. AT Yale there is
a 100000 building, at Cornell a $685.
i 600 one, at Princeton a $4,000 build
ing, and others are scattered all ovel
the country, permanently planted by
the students.
| I'm 1872 the railroad men of Cleve
land realized the necessity of an asso
NioeioAi' hwy VI SoethiASu tilC III ~ Slo
sociation there and the movement has
spread until there are now 1874 in the
country with property worth 100000
$225,000 was the amount spent last
year by the railroads for this move
ment as truly business investment
No higher tribute could be paid than
this. Wise railroad men say thai
safety devices are valuable no matter
what the cost but after all the man
behind the throttle. or at the telegraph
instrument controls most the run
ming OF trains, and it behooves the
railroad companies to provide for the
associations where these men may re
ceive the right kind OF encouragement
to live good lives. Chauncey Depew
has said that the Y. NJ. c. A. has done
more toward saving the lives and prop
erty than all the safety devices evel
invented. (Applause)
The association was with the sol
diers in the war with Spain and since
the war it has been maintained at the
order of the President and the secreta
ries of war and of the navy. Heller
Gould has given S465,000 for the sail