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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-05-17
DON'T LET MEMORIAL DAY FALL INTO
BAD HANDS.

WHAT the true friends of th"
W. Memorial Day celebration III
Elkton had prayed and work
ed for. seems far from being
carried out, and all regret this drplorahl"
state of affairs and non" more 50 than the
Cecil Wing" and its Editor, VIII" from
the start has laborcd hard and consist
emily for the success of the. celebration.
The whole affair seems to have been
captured by Il set of people who have
but one aim to put forward political plans
rather than honor the memory Of those
brave defenders of our land who fought
and died for peace.
Prominent men in E,lkton. old soldiers
and friends of the Union. at the time
when our National life was threatened,
have been kept in the background al
most to II man. and even those of them
who have been allowed positions on the
committees have been practically ignored
and passed over.
1t isn't upon the question of decorating
the graves that our fair people take up
this iSSuc-hccauSr don't let our uSurp-
ing friends think for moment that those
graves will be allowed to 90 unrcmcmbcr
cd. The soldiers graves will he Strcwn
with flowers and every mark Of respect
and homage shown the bodies of our
brave sons rcposng under the green
sward of nature. There can he no mar
rowncSs or political trickcry there that
grave is sacred and such we will always
Keep it.
The point is in the proposed celebration
and the way certain ones seek to humiIi-
ate others of our people that III" "C"cil
Whig" speaks ont and protests.
Memorial Day-good fricnds-iS Time
for the best to prevail. The noble Scnti.
m"uts should prcdominatc II should be
u day when peace rcignS and not allow
cd to hycomr tim" for the local drnH-
gogur. who would strike down his brother
in the flesh. to stand forth and preach Tia"
| gospel of love and charity, or for the
political Sch"mrr under the rri@nrl role
OF tribute bearer. t. make his hid for
votes
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-05-17

THE Cecil Wing
operates the IA
nous Megenthaler
Linotype machine
that sets the news
OF the paper. 1t,
is the finest and
m ost expensive
type setting ma
chine made, being
considered one Of
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-05-17
OUR DOMAIN.

v NCLUDING our new possessions,
the territory of the United States
4 embraces 3,G9O,S22 square miles,
or an area greater than the terri
Augustus.
But still the United States is not at
the head of the great territorial Powers,
and ranks only fifth on the list. Great
Britain comes first, with l1,2SS.21I
square miles of territory: Russia second,
with SIGH. 100 square miles China third,
with ,234, $40 square miles. and France
fourth, with 3,94,012 square miles.
Though the territory of Continental
miles, her colonial possessions aggregate
2,74O000 square miles, most of which
are in Africa. Great Brtain's island
headquarters are not much larger than
the State of Georgia. hut her sway cN-
tends over Africa. India. Australia and
Canada. China'S territory is restricted
to her vast ASiatic domain. while Rus
sia's extends over the greater pant of
Western Europe and embraces the whole
of Siberia
Our colonial possessions ar" comparl-
lively small, but they are scattered over
both hcmisphrro~ and when added To
our vast continental territory they give
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-05-17
Carpet and Matting.

Now for the home, your East
er bonnet is off your mind, come
to us for what you need for fur
nishing. Stair and Hall carpets
to match, Granite carpet 25c
regular price, 35c. All wool in
grain carpet SOC. 75c. mating,
S4.5o roll 10 yds; good curtains,
-. 30. IS, SOC.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-05-17
LaCeS and AII-overs.

Some Of the most desirable
patterns are controlled by us and
will not be seen elsewhere. Fine
torchon lace Ito Sc. 3 in. Fine
torchon insertion t to Sc. . in.
Black Silk Lack : to 12c., l to 3
in. Black Allover lace, all silk,
$50 yd. White Allover lace,
all silk 9Oc. Val Laces &c to 25c
yd. Black, White and Cream
Applique trimming.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-05-17

@ assgGss NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Great Exhibition
of w ashable
Dress Fabrics.

King cotton's reign grows
larger every season, and assisted
by the Mercerizer's art HI
domains are steadily encroacb-
ing on those Of silk and linen. \
The Mercerized cottons a,
beautiful, indeed this seas
almost beyond description
not only comfortable and enc
able but decidedly economi,
Mercerized lawn 90 to 35 cen,.
Black and White.
Imported dimities l24 to
Madras Is to 25c%.s
Dotted Swisses 124 to 25q.,.
French lawns white 30 to SOC.
Domestic lawns 3 to 35c.
Persian lawns l29 to 35c.
Butchers linen for waist 371c.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-05-17
WAGONS.
HARNESS.


hand full line machinery The spring harro
for ground worker several kinds
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-05-17
THE MORAL BOUNDARY LINE.

THERN is a narrow line which
separates virtues from vices,
Il excellent qualities of character
from ruinous faults. 1t is
Grafton. There economy becomes miscr-
illness, generosity becomes prodigality,
prudence becomes cowardicr. and courage
becomes raShnrSS.
1t is singular how many vices are sim
ply the excess Of virtues. Justice may
run into severity and mercy into soft
ness. Tolerance has not far to 90 to de-
generate into absolute Indifference. and
faith is easily carried into crcdulty. SUI
pcrstition.
Possibly it would hardly be correct to
say that many people are too good. but
it is Il fact that many otherwise gracious
and lovablc souls are void of that which
makes goodness itself to be dcsircd-that
is, moderation.
There must hc n balance of virtues. a
proper moral perspective. \ man who
is too straight leans over backward. The
strenuous life is in peril of becoming the
iawlcss, the violent. We argue. subcor-
sciously, "lf thing is good. the more
the better" But too much freedom i,
license, too much exercise is waste, too
much zeal is fanaticism too much light
is blindness Saturday Evening Post.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-05-17

We are aiming at higher standard in mer
chandiHing, irving our very best to give you
better service, better goods, price as low az
the lowest for same grade and quality.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-05-17
Dress Goods.

Beautiful silks in the newest
shades, worth 81 .25 per yd. SIC.
Handsome Black Satin, 81 in.
wide 81, worth 1925.
New shades in Satin 75c
quality, soc.
New cloths for Spring wear,
soc, SIC and 81 yard.
New Shades in French flannel
effects, all wool 25c, instead of
SOC.
6 pieces Of fine Serge, Blue,
Green and Brown, 800, regular
price 65c,, all wool. and are a
great bargain. h in, wide and
have Il lustre like silk.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-05-17

One of the most imposing funerals
which has occurred in Washington for
many years, was that Of RrHr-Admiral
Sampson, which took place on last Fri
LAY. The President, representatives of
the supreme Court, of both houses of
Congress, all the executive departments
and of practically every embassy and
legation in the city gathered at The
Church ol the Covenant to do honor to
the deceased Admiral and Il large mill
tary escort accompanied tn" remains to
their last resting place in Arlington Gem
ctcry. The usual discharge of rifles over
the grave was omitted and in lieu there
of a battery of the Fourth Artillery
huom"d outside the cemetery gates. Tn"
sounding of taps 10y the solitary huglcr
stationed nj the head of the grave com
pl"trd the funeral obsrquirs Of the de-
parted commander.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-05-17

THE cEolL WHO is ON SALE AT EVERY
NEWS sTANp IN CECIL couNTY-ANo IS
ssRyEp BY SPECIAL CARRIERS m ELKToH
NORTH EAST, cEclLToNJ CHESAPEAKE
o,TY AND PORT DEPOSIT,
ANONYMOUS COMMUNICATIONS WILL
RECEIVE NO ATTENTION.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-05-17

"HE new foundry of the Powers
Foundry Company was opened
Il on Tuesday. and in this r"nn"c-
ton the "Cccil Wing" wishes
60 express publicly. its appreciation Of
the efforts the members of that firm are
doing toward driving Ellton forward.
With other industries. this company is
putting Elkton forward in the markets
OF the country. and this paper certainly
wishes them every success and pros
perity.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-05-17
Groceries.
COFFEE

Old Government Java, 35c lib.
Java and Mocha. 30c lb.
Blended coffee. l5c. pee. and
25c.
Don t drink common Toe cof-
fee, when you can get Postum
at l5c a package, you cannot
tell it from coffee. and it will
do you good.
Imported macaron,i finest
made, l2c package, very good
&c package.
a nice line of fish for Lent.
such as mackerel, cod fish and
English romarty bloaters.
10 Id buckets of MackereI
Sl.l5 No. . fat.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-05-17
ladies' Muslin
Underwear

made in sanitary work rooms, every garment
bears a tag certifying that they were made
under clean and healthfll conditions. We
are showing a complete line different from
any line of underwear in the town; ask for
the ROYAL undergarments.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-05-17
National Affairs.


Sp6c1Ti washington Correspondence.
TIE Philippine Bill with variu-
tons is still the motif in Ella
Il huration Of which the Demo
cratic Senators continue to
chant their weary dirgcs to the infinite
cnnu Of the Republicans and III" count
ry During the past week Senator Till
man took occasion to deliver one of his
characteristic harangurs full of defiance
to any Senator who should care to chal-
lcm..c the right of South Carolina to dis
franchise the negro. etc. The Republic
cans listened with amused tolerance
while the Democrats. to their credit be
ii said, left the Senate chamber, evident
ly mortified at the vulgar extravaganza
of their colleague. On Thursday Scna-
tor Carmack INDUCED in his third speech
on the subject and was guilty of person
alitlrS which caused Senator lioar to call
him to order. but for which he suhSc-
qucnlly apoIogizcd. No new light has
been thrown on the subject, but it is
evident that the Democrats are deter
r,in,d ,o rr,I,,,., Ill.,, d,I,o,,, i,,,r,;,,
,hiy On Erida,. s,notnr nI,,a 49,
,,n,,,,J ,n b,., ,l.,, .,t r,,,. ,,,.. ~,
,Ln I'm ,rt ,,.,. ,,,,a,,,d I,,. So,,t,r 1,,
l,,is mo Sor,,,. r.,.,n N,..n,,L,.,..,..
hnr ,,,,.,, n,,,i,., tL,t ,,,1,,.., ,,,,n,, ',,..
.,,n yi,,rs ,L.t, ,I,,, d,I,ot, ,,,.,'. l,.f,,,,
brought To Il close, he would insist that
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-11-01
WHY THERE is NO HARMONY.

tion was made Oct. 1. At that time
there was no prospect in sight Of the
settlement of the strike, public feel
ing was running high, and declara-
ton in favor of national ownership
and operation of the mines was
thought to be winning issue. No
matter il it was unconstitutional and
impossible, it was thought to be "a
good enough Morgan till after the
election"
The ending of the strike by arbitra-
tion has punctured the New York plat
form and left 1t hopelessly wrecked.
In the opening speech of his campaign,
delivered in New York few nights
ago, Bird S. Coler, democratic nominee
for governor. said:
'In respect to the suggestion in the DEM
ocratic platform that federal ownership Of
the anthracite mines may be found neces-
sary In the public interest, must be en-
tirely frank. My view Of all such. questions
is that before the government is called upon
to assume the responsibilities of owner
ship the power Of regulation should, first
Of all, be honestly and thoroughly tested.
furthermore believe that state regulation
and control Of corporations Of its own crea-
ton should, whenever possible, be pre-
ferred to the concentration of such power
In the hands OF the federal government"
Ex-senator Hill was present and APP
proved this declaration. 1t Is even
said that he revised the speech before
it was delivered. 1t is reputation of
the platform declaration of October /,
and complete change of front. The
reason is obvious. The ending Of the
strike and the subsistence Of popular
feeling have SO changed the situation
that what was thought to be winning
issue two weeks ago. is misfit now.
The declaration was not intended to
formulate a policy to be pursued after
election but simply to furnish an issue
upon which, as 1t was thought, the
party might win in an election which
1t was hoped would come during pc
Rod of popular excitement and ten
sion. 1t is the democratic way.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-11-01
cREMArEs CHINESE LETTERS.
Furnace In san Francisco where the
Sacred writings Of CelestiaIs
Are Destroyed.

Tho Youths Companion recently
published q story Of Chinaman who
was shocked to see an American lady
put her foot in shoe on the inside OF
which was written in gilt the name OF
the manufacturer. The Chinese hold
every scrap of writing sacred, no mat
ter what the characters express-the
merest commercial message, hand-bilI,
dun, bill of fare, what not. Since Con-
fucius used these characters to teach
his wisdom to the world. they are holy.
A writer in the Detroit Free Press tells
how the Chinese in San Francisco dis
pose of Chinese writing which has
served Its purpose, and Is, as we should
think. ready for the ash-barrel.
All letters and waste papers are laid
away In clean receptacle to await the
collector, who comes three times
week to transfer the waste papers 70
the sacred furnace. If the papers were
burned by the Chinese in their own
homes the ashes Of the sacred writ
ings would mingle with the ashes of
wood and coal, and the ashes Of Chi
nese writing are az sacred as the writ
ing itself.
The ashes from the sacred furnace
are placed in sacks, the sacks are con-
veyed by wagons to the sea, and there,
In a mon War" boat, are carried out
where the tide runs swift, and are con-
signed to the waves.
The Mon War boat belongs to the
"Mon War Sher," which is lodge with
branches everywhere, organized and
maintained for the purpose of paying
reverence to the spirit of Confucius.
The furnace in San Francisco where
the sacred writings are destroyed, is a
brick, ovenlike structure about Ave
feet high. Opposite it on the wall is an
inscription which means, "The spirits
of our ancestors are pleased that we
keep sacred the writing Of our coun-
try"
The society of Mon War Sher, or
"Club of the Beautiful Writing" is
composed of about $50 members Of
Chinatown, who support 1t by volun-
tary contributions, which pay the SAL
airy Of the keeper and his assistant.
'Asi'oi " ehis arrange STeHatoiAE
UNI in Chinatown saw in the stack of
paper waiting to be burned letter
that looked interesting, and reached
out for it; but Chin Chung, the keeper,
called out, "No touchee. no handle, no.
body lookee! ALLIE samee sacled, you
sabee? burn-I no lookee."
When Chin was asked II it was not
dangerous to allow private messages
to find their way into these big col
lection bags he looked at the visitor
in wild-eyed surprise. Here at least
IL one place in the world where Sc
crets are safe"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-11-01
SAILING AROUND THE COW.
led by the Lowing of the
Ships MIX Producer.

Many sea-captain has sailed
around the world since the adven-
turous voyage of Capt. Cook, but
few navigators have tried what the
captain of an East Indiaman used
to relate rs an experience of his own,
says the Youths Companion.
He was out one foggy night, and
sounded his fog-horn, as every wise
captain should. From the starboard
side came the sound of fog-horn, APP
parently from vessel very close,
and showing no lights,
Port your helm" shouted the cap
tain, and the order was obeyed. Then
he blew his horn again. Back from
the same relative position, although
the ship had altered her course three
points, came the sound of that ans
swering fog-horn. 4s
Hard aportl" roared the captain;
That, too, was done, and the signal
was tried again. Back from exactly
the same position, although his yes
sci had now changed her course seven
points. came the sound Of that fog.
horn. Isl
The captain, alarmed, was just go
ing TO give the order to reverse the
engihes, when one. Of the ofilcefs dis
covered that the supposed f6g-horn
was only the cow, that Was carried
ION the forward deck to supply fresh
milk Tor the passengers, .
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-11-01
AsToNlsHED THE INDIANS.
striking Effect of the Appearance Of
Captain Clark Among the WAL
lawallas Of Oregon.

II is small wonder that the first
view of white man created terror
among the superstitious Indians. A
striking instance of this occurred
when tho Wallawalla Indians first
saw Capt. Clark, of the Lewis and
Clark expedition. Thinking to pro-
pitiate the savages and allay their
fears Of the white man, he planned
to visit village of Wallawallas be-
fore the arrival of the rest of his
party, says Youths Companion.
With this end in view, he set out
to cross the Columbia river in a
canoe, taking three men with him.
On the way he shot crane and
duck, both of which fell near him.
He landed before five wigwams placed
close to each other, but not a person
was visible, and the doors, which
were of mat, were closed. Holding
his pipe in hand, as an indication of
good will, he pushed aside one of the
doors ond entered the lodge.
Inside were 30 men, women and
children, huddled together in terror.
He went to them, shook each by the
hand and said some kindly words, ex-
pressing by word and manner his
kindly feeling. Their apprehensions
were allayed until he took out his
burning glass and lighted his pipe
by the rays of the sun. Consterna-
tion again prevailed, and what might
have occurred but for the timely ar
rival II two chiefs who knew the
white men cannot be told.
II seems that the Indians had not
seen Capt. Clark, but they had seen
the white crane which he had shot
fall just before his appearance. They
had also seen the duck fall ut HIS
shot. They connected the fall of the
birds with his advent, and thought
that he had fallen from the clouds.
The FOUND of the rifle, which they
had never before heard, they believed
was signal to announce the white
mans coming. Small wonder, then,
that their hardly allayed fears were
again aroused when he brought
iown FIRE from heaven by means Of
his burning glass.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-11-01
CURRENT COMMENT.

0Col. Bryan will do so we'll with his
crops this year that he may be obliged
to allow bank to take care of his
money for him-Cincinnati Enquirer
(dem.).
DGrover Cleveland sees q ray Of
hope. Some of the members of Mr..
Cleveland's party would be greatly
obliged for a photograph of the ray
Chicago Record-H Herald.
!. DMany democrats agree with sena-
tor Vest that II would not pay to elect
q democratic house this year. Obstruc-
tibn in congresses bad medicine for the
party that resorts to list. Louis
Globe Democrat.
UThe Tom johnson circus outfit
stuck in the mud the other day and
came very near missing an engage
ment. Some of the isms Tom il advo-
eating have been stalled for several
years.--Washington Post.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-11-01
AN RvANEscENT ISSUE.
Ending OF the Goal Strike Has Punc-
tured the New York Demo-
cratic Platform.

Secretary Shaw said in one of his
speeches few days ago that the DEM
ocratic party Is expanding its ener-
gies In seeking an issue on which to
win public confidence rather than In
formulating wise policies to be carried
out after the campaign is over. That
Is true, and it has been characteristic
Of the party for years past. Its plat
forms have been makeshifts and its pol
icies Of the kind warranted to last
only till election day. They do not al
ways last even that long, as witness
the collapse OF the New York plat
form framed by ex-senator David b.
Hill. A little more than fortnight
ago the democrats of the Empire state
made strong declaration in favor of
the national ownership and operation
of the anthracite coal mines by the
exercise of the right of eminent do
main. The platform declared that this
was the only way to end the strike and
to ENSURE peace in the mining regions
and remove the cause for differences
Leading not only to suffering, but Oft
times to bloodshed and insurrection."
To further emphasize the desirability
of government ownership and opera
tion of the mines, it was declared: "It
will relieve the consumers of coal, not
only in this state, but throughout the
whole country; insure steady employ
ment and ample compensation to la
Dor; transfer children from the mines
to the schools; insure, strengthen and
preserve the stability of the business
interests and of the popular institu-
tions of our country" This declara-
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-11-01
AFTER a YEAR.

II It a year or yesterday
Since we were last together, love.
Since from my side you turned away
To seek some alien star above,
Too far for ken of mortal clay
Is It q year or yesterday?
Is It q year or yesterday
Since ! was called upon to bear
"A grief no balm can e'er allay,
A woe that none may see or share?
Since you have vanished, say. oh say,
Is II year or yesterday?
Is II a year or yesterday?
Since laughter died upon my lips.
And became too sad to pray.
For all my stars went In eclipse.
And hopes aurora paled to gray
Is It year or yesterday?
Il II a year or yesterday?
"A year, cries Loneliness. "a year!
But Pain with pallid lips cries. NAY!
Too fierce the pang. too fresh the tear,
Too present seems the souls dismay."
Is II q year or yesterday?
Susie NJ Best. In The Century.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-11-01
THE PRESIDENTS VICTORY.
A Triumph which Will Rebound to
the Credit Of the Repub-
lican Party.

The settlement of the coal strike
will be a magnificent tribute to the in
telligence, courage and originality of
President Roosevelt, and incidentally
it will be triumph for the republican
party. Most men in Col. Roosevelt's
place would have kept their hands off
in contest of this sort. There is, for
the general run of politicians, the most
destructive sort of dynamite in a La
Dor conflict, even though, as in this in
stance, the strikers are antagonized
by the most powerful combine Of mo-
nopolists in the country. The average
party worker in such case steers clear
of such fight, says the st. Louis Globe
Democrat. There were many men in
the country-men who were strong
admirers of the president-who were
against his interference in this trou-
bic in any way. They thought, and
some of them said, that it was beneath
the dignity of president to have any
thing to do with labor conflict, par
ticularly where, as in the one now
drawing to a close, there was so much
passion shown by the adherents Of the
respective sides.
But the president is not mere poll
tician. Moreover, as president of the
whole people, he is something more
than party leader. He saw that the
conflict had already inflicted vast harm
on the community, and he also saw
that unless it was brought to an end
quickly it would be calamitous to the
country. AS all efforts which had
been made to get truce between the
had failed, he determined