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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-05-07

4 IL the world over young mon are
~ found to the forefront in the
4 n march of progress. and such is
the ca>p to-day in the municipal
government of ElktUn. both rs applies to
Mayor Gilmore Deibcrt ana Treasurer
W. Sterling Evans. who just assumes
office.
The worst influence retguding the
growth and development Of Elkton is
what is enormously known as "conser-
vatism here taking the form Of moss
himself up against in rebuilding Bal
timore.
Elkton wllile an attractive place in
many particulars. is awaiting II Moses
to lead it out of the wilderness of non-
pl NgrcSAion. and possibly in our young
Mayor will be found that spirit Of enter
prise that cam arouse the proper response
from our business men and citizens ut
large that could accomplish much to-
ward "Grcatcr Elkton.'
Many times has. the Cecil Wing sug-
geSted the formation of IL Business Mems
>ociation-orgHnzed for the purpose
Of advancing Elkton and bringing indus
tries and people here. But the idea has
fallen like the seed on barren Soil-eind
Elkton goes on Ills it were. haphlZzard
and by accident. Whatever comes in the
industrial line does SO of its own accord
not because amy citizens organization
has brought it.
And here is the golden opportunity for
our young Mayor Deibcrt-call the peo-
pie together, stir them up. arouse FL de-
sire for better streets. better lighting,
and Il bettrrment in every particular.
There will never he "A way unless the
will is manifested and developed.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-05-07
TREATMENT OF TRUSTS"

"IIE treatment of trusts will
figure largely in the coming
Il national platforms of the two
great PARTIES. and it j. not UNI
likely that the mrley mHgnateca will be
puzzled to determine which paty's
triumph will menace them the most Re
peal on modification of such tariff duties
as. admittedly. work to the benefit of
combined capital may be promised or
tlhreate ned. but the Democratic Party.
even if successful in the coming contest,
lacking control of the Senate, would be
powereSsS to disturb the Dingley duties.
The Republican Party could HOW imd,
perhaps in the near future, may let down
the bars, at its discretion, but the
trusts managers are not likely to lose
much sleep over the prospect of either
party'>s triumph in November.
Anrnt the trust problem. the plain,
every day citizen. whatever his politics.
will endorse the Subjoired summary of
Il treatment of the question proposed by
the eminent United States Court Judge
Peter $. Grosscup. of Chicago, who de-
clares that what is needed is the tsuprem-
acy of some political party. with Il set
tied policy regarding the great corpora
tons of the country. as the means of
escape from an impending TRANSFORMED
tinu IN thn i1unIS. living ut tho fpunlntio
of republican form of government.
Speaking before the Chicago Congre-
gational Club at it's monthly dinner ut
the Auditorium on "The Church, the
State and Individual" the jurist decar-
ed himself friend of the honestly
managed corporations" while deploring
that ''the individuai~m of thirty years
ago has been lost in vast mergers of
capital
political party was outlined by the
speaker as follows:
Recognition Of the fact that the COR
pOpation is here to "Stay" and caIrnOt be
driven out by mad dog policy.
A demand that the capitalization of
corporation shall represent its assets.
Insistence that the great seal of a state
shall not be employed to sanction the
existence of institutions born bank
rupt.'
Restrictions on the organization of cor
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-05-07
BR'ER GORMAN LIES LOW.

"HE Parker boom would appear
bccalmed. rs it WERE. ON the
L SEA of politics. while the Hearst
craft has made one notable
landing the week.
The bark that bears the Goirnrln for
tunes, les not Sailng on dead reckoning
by any means.
Steered by u master hand. it will take
advantage of wind and current. and
mayhap will reach the sought for haven
The German following. is figuring ON
Il deadlock among aspirants for the roe
of the Democratic Moses. which may end
in the selection of Maryland'~ favorite
son. as the best fitted conductor of DEM
"cracy$ legionS, to the long hoped for.
but far off political Canaan.
AZ for II plat f0rm-"Wihat are we here.
for will suffice without ad,ling-"If
not for the Offices
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-05-07
WORLDS FAIR.
First Great Excursion Via Pennsylvania
Railroad, May 10.

The first opportunity afforded residents
of the eastern section of the country to
see. Ht the lowest possible rates, the great
Worlds Fair at st. Louis which opens
April Both, will be the coach excursion
of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
on May 10Th \ special train of stand
ard day coaches will be run on the fol
lowing schedule, and excursion tickets.
good going only on special train. will be
sold from the stations named at rates
quoted =
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-05-07

For the best Spring Suit
you ever saw at $40 try
the New Clothing Store.
Suits for more money,
Suits for less money, Suits
for Men, Suits for Young
Men, Suits for Children.
Just what you want. We
have it, and the prices are
right. Top coats, Rain
Coats, Odd Pants. Look
us up. 1t will pay you.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-05-07
CLARENCE T. M'VEY.

"HE "Whig" pays Il well meritcd
tribute to the memory of CLAIR
L ence II. McNey. in whose de
mise his family and community
have sustained sn incalc1llable loss.
Gifted in intellect. genial in MARINER,
refined in feeling and considerable in act
take him all in ALL he was one of the
most exemplary young men Cecil County
has produced in a generation.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-05-07
SATURDAY, MAY Z, 1904.

~ ECIL has been honoIpd in the sell
ectiOn of Senator Henry NJ. Nc
~ Cul!ough, as IL District Delegate
to the Republican National Con-
vention. The honor is we'll bestowed,
and is the more gratifying, because it
was unanimously conferred
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-05-07

Amendment shows that the Legislatures
best doubtful. The ratification of the
amendment would. of course validate
the act
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-05-07

wy HY doesn't Elktcn grow and
wv develop, as it should in view
of its excellent location and
admirable local facilities
Perhaps, the real reason il that held
by a progressive mn III town. who be
lievo$, that several first class funerals are
badly needed hercahOut~.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-05-07

urine scalds the flesh or if. when the child
reaches an age when it should be able to
control the passage, it is yet afflicted with
bedwetting, depend upon it. the cause Of
the difficulty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment Of
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due to diseased condition of the
kidneys and bladder and not to a habit as
most people suppose.
Women as well as men are made mis-
cradle with kidney and bladder trouble,
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect Of
Swamp-Root is soon realized. I, is sold
by by druggists sgg in fifty
sizes. You may have Z \. & 4 ! 3i;;i.
sample bottle by mail asEE. @s3Eg
free. also pamphlet tell Home of Swamp Root.
ing all about it, including many of ths
thousands of testimonial letters received
from sufferers cured. In writing Dr. Kilmer
& Co., Binghamton, N. Y. be sure and
mention this paper
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-05-07

and cheerfulness soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out of order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that it Is not uncommon
for a child to be born
afflicted with weak kid
neys. If the child urin-
a,cs too often. IL the
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-05-07
- ENERAL JOSEPH b. SEnH,

x ENERAI JUSEI'H Z. SETH,
of Talbot, is the latest mention
~ ed aspirant ON the Democratic
side for the seat of Congress
man Jackson. 1t is rumorcd that Mr..
Jackson may decline denomination.
Should he do 80. the woods would likely
be found full of Democratic timber.
Former Senator CrotherS is said to be Il
likely Democratic selection. should he
care to make the race.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-05-07
ne rates will apply from the stations

ProportioIntc rates from other points.
Returning. tickets will be good in
coaches on regular trains leaving st.
Louis Il nion Statinn on day of valida-
ton and not later than May 10Th.
For rates of fare from other stations
and leaving time of connecting trains
consult nearest Ticket Agent.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-05-07

/" HERE has been practically I'M
animolls call from the Republic
Il cans of the Eastern Shore. in
their County Conventions thus
far held. for the denomination of Con-
grt.S,sman William II. Jackson. who will
find it difficult to resist the demand that
he continue in the position which he has
filled so acceptably, if the report be cor
rect that he had thought Of retiring from
Congress.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-05-07

Ar. indianapolis (Breakfast) $50 A. NJ.
" Terre Haunte (Luncheon)ll.00
st. Louis union station. 400 p. NJ.
Tickets will also be sold from other
stations ON the Pennsylvania Railroad.
east of Pittsburg. and south Of and in
Guiding Elmira, Olean, and Mayville and
from stations on the New York and Long
Branch Railroad, Cumberland Valley
Railroad, and New York, Philadelphia
and Norfolk Railroad, good going in
coaches on regular trains to point of con-
nection with special train. The follow
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-05-07
Miscellaneous.

80 dozen Richly Embossed Jar
dinieres, that will hold o-inch
flower pot; good value at 3.......S1.49
Ioo-piece Decorated English Por.
celain Dinner Sets, neat border
decorations; good value at So 90. S6. 90
Hardwood Ice Chests, lined with
galvanized iron regular price
s. 25...................,.... s3.4e
Nursery Refrigerators, packed
with mineral wool, with water
compartment and nickel-plated
spigot... ....................
Adjustable Window Screen, fit
any window from % to a inches
III Wldth...........
Screen Doors, any size; complete
with hinges, knob and hook ......... 69c.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-05-07
The Extraordinary Sale of Housefurnishinqs

takes on new interest daily. Every day finds things
added, which means increased economy for who
watch values closely This list is most interesting
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-05-07
Rose Bushes, Bulbs and Seeds.


Rose Bushes. four varieties, wrapped in
package with their own soil. These are not
Holland bushes. but are grown here and are
aeclimafed. They are sure growers. -Four
in package for Csc.
Medeira Vine Roots ......................2c.
Gamma Roots, all healthy..........4c &c.
Grass Seed, Central Park grade;
pint packages. ..................... &c.
Dahlla Roots, extra large
Caladium Roots elephant Ears,
large
Tube Rose Bulbs, dozen for. .........9c.
Grass seed, Central Park grade;
quart packages ..............,...... ..... 1Oc.
Flower Seeds one dozen packages
III '..'....'.s............. IUC.
Vegetable Seeds, one dozen pack
ages for Observation-Disclosures. ...........1Oc.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-05-07
Women as Well as Men
Are Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.


Kidney trouble preys upon the mind, dis
courages and lessons ambition; beauty, vigor
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-05-07
The Wing Aims to Advance the
Best Interests of Cecil County.

Anonymous ornnuni-
cations Will Receive NE
Attention.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-05-07

The Girls Annual Gymnastic EXhibi-
ton was held on Friday, April 18th, and
was highly successful. The order of eX-
erciseS WAS ms follows -
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-05-07
DELAY WARE COLLEGE
NEWARK, DELAWARE.
Session of 19O4-5 Begins Septem-
Der 18th, 1904.

Entrance examinations will be held at
any of the following named places, on
June 18TH and 18th, 1901, if notice is sent
to the President: Newark, Middletown,
Smyrna, Dover, Milford, Georgetown,
Lewes, Seaford, Laurel.
Examinations for entrance will be held
in the College on September 18th and
18th, 1904.
Candidates should present themselves
for examination in June, as they will
then have opportunity to make up at the
examination at the College in Septem-
Der any deficiencies that may be dis
covered.
Tuition free to all students from Del
aware.
For any information about the College
write to the President Catalogues sent
upon application.
GEO. A. HARTER. President.
apr Is 5mos
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-05-07
TOME INSTITUTE NOTES.
May.

The Girls Annual Gymnasstic Exhibi-
ton WAS held on Friday, April 18th, and
was highly successful. The order of ex-
erciseS WINS ms follows =
PART |.
1 Marching Calisthenics. WI Grade
Dumb-bell Drill. VIII Grade
Jumping. vi G1ade
Polka Step. -. vi Grade b Division
flames. ......... -....N dmde
a. Good Morning"
b. Three Deep
C. Steps
Minor List of Middle School Girls to
Whom Prizes are Awarded.
Beatrice Pussy. VIII Grade
Caroline Mccullough. .....NII Grade
Isabel Cropper. ............Nl Grade
Sarah Kirk ...NI Grade b Division
Bessie Wiley. wi Grade
PART II.
l Waltz Step Combination. vi Year
Indian Club Drill. Nv Year
3 Serpentine Ladder. ...... Iii Year
4 Wand Drill. .......NI and V Year
; SchottiSche Step. Ill Year
6 Relay Race. Between the Four Serl-
Tor School Classes.
Honor Roll of Scnior School Students
May kimble. vi Year
Josephine Newell. ............N Year
Carrie Gmntlin. Nv Year
Myrtle IorcuS.... Iii Year
The Judges were Miss NJ. s. Gillings.
Miss +. j. Snyder. and Mr.. e. Il. Ham
nett In rendering their decision, they
called especial attention to the credit
able showing. made by the several cgSrs-
~. The banner. awarded to the class.
scoring the highest number of points. was
given to the class of 1906 The prizes
for Individual excellence in work and
demeanor during the year, are small
brooches.
The loving cup. to be given to the
athlete scoring the highest number of
points in the intcrscholuStic Meet on May
14th. is row on exhibition in the Lib
rary. 1t Isl of silver. is twelve inches
high, and is Il beautiful specimen of the
SilvcrSmith'S art. The banner for the
successful team. is being made. and will
be handsome and attractive.
The base ball team was defeated. last
Saturday. by the team from the Bnti-
more City College: but the boys are not
discouraged, and are resolved to make
such defeats stepping stones to future
success. On Saturday. May Sth. the
team will play against Rock Hill COL
lppp
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-05-07
ELKTON'S YOUNG MAYOR AND
HIS OPPORTUNITY.

4 ii. the world over Young mon are
II found to the forefront in the
4 n march of progress, and such is
the ca>p to-day in the municipal
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-05-07

n. Good Morning"
b. Three Deep
sS.,''
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-11-27

Mounds Junction Another improve
ment suggested by Mr. Smith was
that the government dredge boats be
secured to dredge out the channel in
the harbor here and that the sand and
dirt taken out be used In filing up
the low places in the drainage dis
trct.
Mr. John A. Miller. responded to a
toast on Ways aud Means, as FOL.
lows:
II gives me much pleasure to know.
that our raid on Huntington has been
the means Of 50 much good to our
lcity ana citizens. We have learned
thar We don't differ. but are all work
ing for common cause.
Not only do we Cairoites feel that
way, but We also feel that Paducah
is closer TO us than ever
We do not recognize the necessities
at our home until we notice the bet
Ter improvements In other cities. SO
II happened to us. in attending the
Ohio Valley Improvement association
meeting at Huntington.
Our Cairo aldermen were very
busy while there examining The
miles OF brick streets of that city as
well as looking into the laws which
govern such improvements Coming
in contact with delegates Of other
parts Of The Ohio valley We pronied
much.
Those Of our citizens who were
with us, have resolved that We not
only must 90 ahead with our street
improvements. bnt that we will. We
have suffered enough by neglectlng
these Improvements.
We have all resolved 70 work in
unison TO this end and make our town
what II should be-
In former years. when We were in
constant fear about the breaking of
our leyees and the danger line came,
we were soon united and worked har
moniously.
But since we are safe behind the
walls like a Gibraltar, lethargy seems
to hold us from further beantifying
that which we have fought for in for
mer years.
Put a people in danger and they
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-11-27

will make united efforts as often IL
Illustrated during disastrous fires. or as
in a Russian story ! viii give you.
Now. when these Russians found
that a united peace among them
would bring less punishment they did
harmonic and this district became
the moss peaceable in all Russia.
have my doubt whether American
municipalities would submit to such
a cure
Now We should go TO work at once
with our street Improvements. see
that we have an ordinance formulated
al once that will stick. aud right here.
let me tell you. We have many good
citizens. among onr bankers. mer.
chants and manufacturers. who spent
money lavishly and much Of their val
liable time to promote the interest Of
our city. But | am very sorry 10 say
that We have not one man OF our legal
gentlemen that ever offered his ser
vices to the city to promote improve
ments gratis. hope some of these
gentlemen will come forward and
help our council formulate such or
dinance for special Improvements
that will hold and defend the same
free. and in this way show their pa
iriodsm Tor their city in place Of az
lacking an ordinance. without propos.
ing a better one.
These are times when the city
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-11-27

cubic yards Of earth we have put
around her in our vast leyees. and
on the inside of those leyees occupy
ing space of fifteen thousand acres
of area, costing hundreds Of thous-
ands of dollars, and today with only
a bonded Indebtedness Of sos 900. her
loyal citizens have much to eongrat-
ulate themselves for their great acts
and splendid achievements mp TO this
time. and, still more to look forward
to in the future Mark yon the diff,
ference today when introduced to a
business man in a foreign .city, and
you tell him you are from Cairo, he
does not so often refer 10 the days of
long ago, but instead more frequently
says II understand Cairo Is pref
ty good business town" The city OF
Cairo has in my judgment reached
that stage Of growth and develop
ment, and ] believe can truthfully
say; that al no time during my resi-
dence of thirty years has there ap
peared TO me such prospective fu
ture as is now indicated by her pro
gressiye growth and the possibilitie
Of her commercial interests, as at the
present time. Its Success deyolYes
upon all our citizens in every ayoea.
ion, the merchant, the manufacturer
he banker the real estate owner and
others. 10 unite and put our should
MS TO the wheel, if we would attain
or our city in general, the good and
prospective opportunities Of inereas
d Improvement and enlargemens Of
jur business enterprises. which arr
low knocking at its door We are ii
he business zone.
What Shall We Do?
Now. what shall we 90? You gem
tlemen who are present this evening
and while en- route to Huntington, "
Va, and return, noted the public i'm
of many of the cities we
passed through and stopped 40
Paved streets, stone curbings,A brick
or concrete sidewalks, underground
system Of sewerage. good and modern
public buildings, both city and county
You know the Impressions these i'm
and conditions made on
rs by their attractiveness and bene-
fetal effects in many ways There
are other things than these chat go
20 make up a desirable city to do bus
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-11-27

tives anu many have gone around II
our city, in sense, with chips on
their shoulders inviting the other
party TO knock them off. and so on
You all know what I mean and tc
what extent this has existed among
us, relative to public as well as pri
vate affairs
We may differ in politics or relig
ion bur when il comes to the cues
ton OF the rightfnl needs Of our city
~ The public welfare OF orr citizens
there should be no differences. / dc
not Claim for myself 70 be any better
in many things than are others. bur
do believe, that many times / have
been misunderstood and prejudlces
have been engendered from the fact
Of not knowing each other better
Paramount Question.
The paramount question should be
whenever any matters OF q public ma.
ture are sought for, or If you please
even OF a private nature. First, is il
fair and equitable? Does our city re
quire ~ Is il justly right to the tas
payers Is il a fair and reasonable
proposition by the parties asking pub
lie fayors, or Offering TO furnish OF
Conduct some public needs? Then
II these or other questions on public
matters can be answered IN the afhf
native, we should all deal squareh
one with another, and not first con
slider who Is going TO be he financia
gamer in such matters, you or |, bue
when II Is right and just, We shoult
all unite in our efforts to obtain tn,
benefit inherent to the larger portion
Of our citizens. 4 is with no unkind
ness nor i'll viii to any one that
have referred to these apparent and
regard unfortunate conditions that
have existed In the past. | merely
touch upon them as part of my sub
iec. and to bring them into the minds
and the hearts of every one of our
citizens, for their candid and honest
reflections.
There is so much bad in the best
Of us.
Aud so much good in the worst Of
Us.
That il hardly behooyes any of us
To talk about the rest OF US"
tell you, gentlemen, If We are ever
going to uphuild and enlarge our city
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-11-27

the city of Cairo, not already so i'm
proved, being properly severed, filed
and paved, under carefully prepared
specifications, and plan providing
for five or ten years payment meth
Cd at a reasonable rate OF interest
on all deferred payments.
City To Stand It's Share.
also am III favor OF the city, out
of its general fund or by special tax
If ii can be so devised. paying one
third Of the cost of all such improve
ments. the payments to be made by
the city, the same in nature ana per
iods as that applied ID tile property
owners would suggest shat some
plan be adopted. If II can Ii any man
ners be done reasonably legal, Great
ing a Board of Public Improvement.
which board shall consist Of the May
of of the city and one on two of the
aldermen together with three citi,
zens who shall be property owners
and tax payers, these latter to be
selected, upon some agreed method,
by the property owners This Board
of Public Improvement 20 be invest
ed with the necessary powers. grant
ed by right of an ordinance. to order
Improvement of our streets as here
tofore outlined, and 20 make the nee.
essary assess ments against all abutt.
ing property OF other parties con
cerned
II IS fact that technical points In
our present state laws would con,
dc with the carrying out of the plan
have suggested, yet | believe a plan
N the lines al indicated can be de,
Used. that would prove effective and
accomplish the purposes desired for
our public hottcrmert
DUTY OF Citizens.
| cannot conceive If something of
this kind is carefully considered and
formulated and prepared in proper
shape, then presented at a public
meeting for its approval and when
approved by a majority of our largest
taxpayers, and others. undertaking
at all times that such improvements
are judiciously scrutinized as to cost
and not exceeding a reasonable and
just amount why anyone should I'M
der such conditions, enter a protest
and endeavor to evade the payments