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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-04-23

carrier shall refuse to deliver or to take
orders or subscriptions for any mercha1p-
disc, newspapers or periodicals requested
by amy patron on HIS route. subject TO
the regulations of the PustmaSter-GeIl-
erm." The House had struck out the
above provision which the Senate NJ
stores
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-04-23
BLKTON PUBLIC SCHOOL 80. 3

Report fer the month OF March -
Seventh Grade-Al,Nn George. M.3;
Catherine .\lagia. 99.3: Blanche Ramho.
80; Grace Biddlc. 9S.1; David Sloan,
$50; Elmer Clark. 9S.5; Elizabeth Nc
Grcaly 9S3; Grace Price 9S.3; Bertha
CleavcS. 9S2: Edward Ceilings. 9S.l
Emma Jucrgrrs oS: Mary King. 81;
Florence Perkins, 97.4; Austin Porter.
9T.4: Robert Lewis. 91.2: Albert Nc
Cauley, 900: Mr&tr Peterson. 6.I Rus
sell George. 9G.4; Matte Marcus, H.1.
Sixth Glade-l.auu Ho.ton, 100;
Thomas Garrett 90: Agnes Van Pclt,
9S; Ellis Doibtrt, 81; Bessie Clements,
90.
Fifth Grade Mary King, %; Harriet
Walton. %.
Fourth Gradc-Walter Clark, 81; Alice
Denver, 9j.1.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-04-23
CHESAPEAKE CITY HIGH
SCHOOL.
Report for the month of March -
Class of 1904.

Report for the month of March -
Class of 1904.
Mamie Wright. Chesapeake City. 90
Ernest II ,,nQu, Chesapeake City. 9I4
Bennett Johnson Chesapeake City. o.
Clark Ba~vir'; Chesapeake city,. M.1
Emma rrNSsl. Chesapeake City... o.
Gloss Of 1919.
Warren Berwick. Chesapeake City. 9I3
Clarence Noand. Chesapeake City. "a
Ernest George, Bethel. ........... NS
Mamie Bourl,lr. Chesapeake City. 9H.1
Charles Ellison. .Jr.. Mi. Pleasant. 962
Glass Of 1906
Anna George. Bethel. ............ 9S.1
Mamie Thornton. Bethel. ........ $50
Sadie Fi,lingamc. Chrs 0pcHEr City. 9S.2
Edna Kincaid. Chesapeake City,. 9S.2
ETA FilliM-amc. Chesapeake City. Us.
Mary Baker, ChiIlS 97.S
Margaret Jnlrson, Chesapeake City 81
Augusta Baker ChilGts. .......... 81.
Marry Allen. Elkton. 9t.S
Louisa THtman. Chesapeake City. W.i
William Schacifcr Chesapeake City !G.2
Byron Rh0a les. Chesapeake City. 9o.S
Esther Banks Chesapeake City,. 9o.3
Elizabeth Cooling. tNrSlnrakH IltN va
Zack l.Jvrlr>>, hCSuprake City. 80
Glass of 1907.
Sylvia Townsend. CAyotS. ........ 800
Helen DAvi '>s,n. CayGtS. ........ D.4
Charles Scharifrr, Chesapeake City 9D.4
Ernest Townsend. CuYntS.. ISL
Thomas Snvin. ChcEr' axe City. us
Leroy Allen. chesapeake City. .... N.S
Nathan Carter Chesapeake City. =. %.
Nelson Cooling. Chc- lpraEc City,. DIS
Rcs,-ic Bnrwick. Che Sapcake City. I'.'
George Ellison, ST. Augustine. H}.4
Marion Boulder. Chesapeake CITY,. ~.
Harry lIcvr'ow. Chesapeake City. DID
Elsie Stubs. ST. Augustine. ...... ST.
Ward RclStun. Chesapeake City,. So.4
Emma Reynolds. Chesapeake City. Sill
Special Student.
Louisa Boulhen. Chesapeake City. Us"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-06

dances for children and Is fin great favor with the leading dancing masters as well as the children.
 The dance Is published by the Balmer and Weber Music House Company, of St. Louis, and Is dedicated to Miss Emily Fies, of Birmingham, one of Birming- hams most attractive children. In the accompanying illustrations two of Bir- mirgham's prettiest children and most graceful little dancers are seen in the picturesque poses. Hundreds of people will recall the clever dancing of these children at the childrens carnival last dances were so well executed as to bring forth rounds of applause and her delicate grace won the deserved admira- tion from everyone Stuart Coleman in both his dance specialties and as the leader of the Roman Drill, was a re- markable example of grace and the technique of dancing.
 ''The Meramec" in which these two children are posed promises to be the most popular dance for children this winter, and the fact that 1t was the only one out of four other dances adopted by the American National Association of Dancing Masters will be noted with pleasure by the friends of Professor Weissner.
 Professor Weissner Is still in San An tonis, Texas, where he went several months ago for a complete rest. He will return to Birmingham about the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-06
HALLOWEEN PARTY.

One of the most delightful Halloween parties was given at the home of Mrs. T. L. Bell on the North Highlands last Monday evening
 The house was decorated with autumn leaves and Jaek-o-lanterns.
 The guests were received by Mother Witch, and entertained by the Fortune teller.' After fortunes had been tried in several ways. the guests drew for the ring and thimble from a Halloween pie Tn the center of the dining table, The refreshments were suggestive of the oc- casion. Those present were: Miss Bessie and Miss Lyda Lanier. Miss Stella Moran Miss Lola Eaton. Miss Charlotte Badger, Miss Pearl Copeland, Miss Dora Collins. Miss Annie and Miss Rosalind Jones' Miss Buelah Winton, Miss Eva Downey, Miss Edith Howard Miss Ora Shahan, Miss Lillian Ballenger, Miss Kate Lane, Miss Bessie Winton; Dr. F. Perkins, MT. Fort, MT. Carol, Dr. Westbrook, Mir Gore, MT. Cole MT. Clack, Dr. Dupuy MT. Henry, MT, Mcclure, MT. J. G. Wyatt and MT. Cecil Duffy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-06

dominion or social equality, going so far as to say that bomb of a Czolgoz thrown under the table occupied by Roosevelt and Booker Washington would do no harm. It Is to be regretted that there are many localities in our state where such utterances find acceptance. But we must not forget that the press in some instances, too Automatically con demned the speech. Too much praise can not be given Hobson for his courage in advising Mir. Heflin to withdraw from the canvass.
 One question that the Woman's club might address itself to one of great im- portance, Is the lighting of our alleys. The reasons are too self-evident to be en- umerated.
 We cannot escape the conclusion that there are many influences at work in our city, our state and our country that are undermining the moral vitality of our people. The forces to counteract are in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-06
PROMINENT WOMEN TO
 ATTEND w. c. T. U. CONVENTION

In the twentieth annual convention of the Alabama Women's Christian Temper ance nnion that will be held this week in Anniston, Birmingham will be repre- sented by several of her most prominent women, who have for years taken a most active part in the temperance work The following are the officers:
 Honorary president-Mrs. Martha L.. Spencer; president, Mrs. Mary J. Jef- fries; vice president, Miss Julia Tut wiler; corresponding secretary, Mrs An nie K. Weisel; recording secretary Mrs J. B. Chatfield; treasurer, Mrs. Mary M. ldoody.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-06
IN COMPLIMENT TO MRS.
 SPARKS AND MISS CLIFFORD.

Mrs. B. M. Starks and Miss Clifford. who are in Nashville, are being charm ingly entertained. The Evening News of that city contains the following account of card party given in their honor:
 Mrs. A. J. Lamb will be hostess of a delightfully."- devised hospitality this af- ternoon, when she will entertain a party of friends at whist in honor of her guests Mrs. B. M. Starks and Miss Ethel Cliff ford of Birmingham Mrs. StarlSs until the past few years has resided in Nash ville, and has number of friends here. For this occasion the parlors and recep-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-06

our homes; in our homes are our wives, ano mothers, and they must set the ex- amples for civic righteousness and hew out the paths that lead to the higher life. If they fail us in asserting their great power, there is another power, not of ourselves which makes for righteous ness and justice, and as a noted writer says, that power has furnished such dy- nasties as the Valois and Bourbons in France, the Stuarts of England and the Hopsburgs in Spain." It is to be hoped that the fate of these dynasties may have a deterrent influence, ere 1t is too late. to call our people to the dangers that confront them.
 Let us and all, who see the breakers ahead, do what we can to prevent the ship of state from casting itself to pieces Arouse your fellow workers with the bat tie cry "noblesse oblige."
 Sincerely.
 SAMUEL ULLMAN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-06
BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN POSE FOR A NEW DANCE

In the new dance "The Meramec, !" managed by Professor J. c. Weissner, of Birmingham, little Miss Katherine Led better. the daughter of Dr. and Mrs S. L.. Ledbetter. and Master Stuart Cole man, the son of Judge and Mrs. A A. Coleman. were selected to pose for the illustrations recently exhibited in St. Louis. where the dance was adopted by the American National Association of Masters of Dancing at their annual con- vention
 "The Meramec' has been pronounced one of the most picturesque musical
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-06

ton apartments of this attractive home will be bright with palms and ferns re- lleved by clusters of white chrysanthe- nuns.
 Mrs. Lamb will receive in a gown of brown accordion pleated silk trimmed with cream lace Mrs. Starks will be gowned in yellow crepe de chine and lace and Miss Clifford will wear a handsome gown of Dolly Warden silk and lace.
 Score for the whist game will be kept by Miss Clifford, and Miss Eunice Jones Will serve punch. The prize for the guest making the highest score is handsomely framed painting of Mrs. Lambs old home In Millersburg ky. The score cards are also decorated with a water color sketch Following the game buffet menu will be served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-06

Mrs. w. L. Sims gave a luncheon yes- terday at the Womans Exchange in com pliment to Miss Norton of New York, the guest of Mrs. Major. The table was dec- orated with gorgeous yellow chrysanthe- mums and the guests were also presented with chrysanthemums. A delicious menu was served in several courses, the lees being designed as chrysanthemums. The guests were Miss Norton, Mrs Major, Mrs. Johnston, Mrs. J. R. Wheeler, Miss Mallam.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-06
ON REGENT ARTICLES
 IN THESE COLUMNS.

Editor Woman's Department
 My congratulations on the Womans Forum developed by your columns With Mrs. R. H. Pearson. Mrs. Algernon Nell son and character of their type you have the element that makes for righteous ness in social and civic life. When their feminine activities have the endorsement and support of noble men like Judge Feagin, success Is sure
 Cordially yours,
 KATE HUTCHINSON MORRIssETTE.
 Montgomery Ala, Nov i, 1904
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-06
CHARITY BALL.

The Charity ball. which takes place at the Hillman hotel on Tuesday, Novem- Der 20, Is to be the brilliant social affair of the season in Jewish circles. The com mittee in charge is at work and the invitations are to be distributed during the coming week. Quite a number of visit ing young ladies will grace the occasion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-06
THE WoMAN's CLUB.

There was a large and enthusiastic meeting of the Womans club yesterday afternoon. The principal subject under discussion was what has accomplished the greatest good in our present civilization, Mrs. John R. Hill an Mrs Forney lead- ing in the discussion Several new mem- bers were admitted and after the business meeting refreshments were served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-06
A GOOD ENGRAVING HOUSE

It just easy have the best engraving the kind that's good Then there certain satisfaction in knowing that the forms used perfectly coecaccordng to the latest mandates of fashion
 Our business is not only have the engraving mechanically perfect but to that the proper st form and stationery used Write for samples of Wedding Invitations P STEVENS ENGRAVING CO.,, Manufacturers of Fine Stationery F White hall St., Atlanta Ga
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-06
AFTERNOON TEA
 AT THE RECTORY.

The Ladies Aid society of the Church of the Advent will give an afternoon tea tomorrow afternoon from to 6 at the Advent rectory. A free will offering will be made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-06
PELHAM CHAPTER.

There will be a meeting of the Pelham chapter U. D. C., on Wednesday afternon at 3 o'clock at the residence of Mrs. R. H. Carter, 1105 Twelfth avenue south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-06
HOSPITAL NOTICE.

There will be a meeting of the board of control of the Hillman hospital Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock in the yestry room of the Church of the Advent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-06
PHYSICAL CULTURE CLASSES.

Miss Lula Tyus' classes in physical cul- ture at the Woodlawn High school will open on Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-06
BOARD OF MANAGERS.

There will be meeting of the board of managers of the Woman's Exchange Tuesday morning at 1O:30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-06
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Mrs. M. J. Gregg will introduce her young daughter, Miss Luetta Gregg, on the evening of December 1 at a reception, which will also be in compliment to Miss Myrtle Morris, whose marriage to MT. John T. Hardie will take place on Tues day evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-06

Miss Norton of New York is the guest of Mrs. Major.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-06

Miss Annie Williams Is passing the month of November with MT. and Mrs. Chambers at Grows Nest" on the Hud- son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-06

Miss Lestra Kinney will leave today for Lynchburg, where she will be the guest of Miss Watkins and Miss Dillard
 Miss Kinney will remain for the debut parties of both Miss Watkins and Miss billiard, the one on the evening of No
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-06

Colonel and Mrs. T. G. Bush have re. turned from New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-06

Mrs Robert c. Redus and her little son are the guests of Mrs. Redus' parents, MT. and Mrs. Leary. in Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-06
MRS. SIMS LUNCHEON.

middle of December and resume his dancing classes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-06

Mrs. Josiah Patterson of Memphis is the guest of her daughter. Mrs. Sterling Foster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-06

Mrs. Jones of Greensboro is the guest of her mother Mrs. Kate Rhodes Lewis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-06

Mrs. W. S. Lowell is in New York.
The colored American., 1904-01-16
The Club Among Savages.

The club, or mace, was probably the
first, as it is the most universal, weap-
on, and every nation would seem to
have some form peculiar to itself. The
Maori spent years of labor in grinding
to shape his battledoor-like neral out
of jade or greensboro. The New Brit
ain savage makes q hole through a
granite pebble by dropping water on it
while hot and thus forms the head of
his club. The Fijian found ready to
his hand a tree whose evenly radiat-
ing roots he trimmed into an exact
likeness of the medieval "morgen-
STERN" wherewith the Swiss battered
down the Austrian ranks at Sempach.
The mace of the Persian hOrseman
was of steel, with head formed of
six or more radiating blades or ridges
and had often basket hilt like a
sword The terrible Mahmud of Ghaz-
nj, like the knight of Border song, lat
his saddle girth had a good steel
sperthe full ten pound weight and
more" and it was with this that he
shattered the idol of SOmnauth before
the eyes of the Mortified priests, strew-
ing the temple floor with the jewels
hidden within.-Chambers' Journal.
The colored American., 1904-01-16

million people covering an extent or
territory upon which the sun never
SETS 1t signifies the oversight of the
richest and most powerful government
in the world dedicated TO principles OF
lib-.ts and human equality for each
for all and forever. 1t signifies a pow
er to man vessels on the high seas,
and transport armies on land and sea
to protect and honor the flag which
is thee emblem of our liberty, under
whose mighty aegis we live, that 1t
may not trail in the dust, nor see
a single star obscured, or single
stripe erased.
The man who dignifies that hon
orable station to-day, who stands for
all his country admires is the best type
of he American citizen. President
Theodore Roosevelt symbolizes in his
life all that Washington won in war,
all that Jefferson taught of liberty, all
that Hamilton represented in finance
and all that Lincoln stood for In sup
port of an indissoluble union of indeS-
tructible states,-the law of the land
and equality before the law. Pres1-
dent Roosevelt would injure no class
that is up and would do injustice to no
condition that is down. The door or
opportunity, to him, like the gates
or GOSp6l grace SCdllu OpO1I AlShI tiio
lay" He would make this civ1llza-
ton not merely without slave, but
also without a prejudice. He would,
if possible, make this Government in
al respects the ideal Government Of
the world, that all other Governments
might see it, take pattern and profit
by it's glorious example. In congratu-
'ating the country on the President
it has now, l at the same time des-
eribe and name the man who is to be
his immediate successor,-Theodore
Roosevelt, the soldier, the citizen, the
humanitarian, the statesman, the man,
the symbol of personal honor, manly
courage and the best statemanship,-
who shrinks from no duty, and main
tains his best convictions, at the
same time upholding the great prin-
eipIes of justice represented by the
Republican party.
The colored American., 1904-01-16
A ComicaI situation.

In volume of war "reminiscences
Major Stiles, a Confederate soldier,
tells this story of the retreat from
Richmond just before Lees surrender
at Appomattox: Il remember in all
the discomfort and wretchedness of
the retreat we had been no little anus
ed by the naval battalion under that
old hero Admiral Tucker. The sol
diers called them the Aye. Ayes be-
cause they responded Aye. aye" to
every order, sometimes repeating the
order itself and adding, Aye, aye, it
is, sirr AS this battalion. which fol
lowed Immediately after ours. was get
ting into position and seamen's and
landsmen'S jargon and movements
were getting good deal mixed in the
orders and evOlutionS, all being har-
monized. however, and licked into
shape by the aye. aye young Off
Ger of the division staff rode up, salut-
ed Admiral Tucker and said, Admiral,
| may possibly be of assistance to you
in getting your command into line
The admiral replied, Young man,
understand how to talk TO my people.
And thereupon followed "a grand moral
combina ton of right flank and 'leTt
flank 'starboard' and 'larbOard.' aye,
aye and aye, aye until the battalion
gradually settled down into place"
The colored American., 1904-01-16

The buffaloes travelled Ion the run"
and in great herds. 1t was always a
heller skelter dash at full speed. heads
down. long. shaggy hair tossing over
glea ming eyes and every one for him
self. If an animal fell it was trampled
to death by the thousands passing on.
The annual migration was simply a
wild dash for food. The leaders were
not always so wild and stupid as the
rest of the herd which they led in the
awful scramble. They would scent dan
ger, but that often availed little with
the galloping, believing ones behind
them.
So the hunters used to frighten the
leaders into taking a direct line for a
ravine, where. if the front ranks halt
ed, they would be pushed over by thou
sands. 1t was n reckless. wholesale
slaughter of noble animals and ac-
counts partly for the scarcity of the
buffalo in later years.. L. Vance in
Our Animal Friends.
The colored American., 1904-01-16
EMANCIPATION DAY.
At Newport News, Va.-Recorder
Dancy the Orator.

Newport News, Va, Special.-The
people of Newport News, celebrated
emancipation day in great shape.
They had a great parade with about
20 carriages, a number of marShals on
horseback, with a great body of Odd
Fellows in regalia, making a splendid
how, and marching in regular bat
-allion order. The parade passed
through all the principal streets and
was beautiful one, the people lining
he street throughout the route.
The exercises proper took place at
he First Baptist Church, which seats
1000 people. 1t was packed to over
lowing Mr. Ashe was master of cere-
monies. DR.. Richard Spillar, of Hamp-
on. led in a fervent prayer. Miss
SpilIar sang a beautiful solo. The
,nurch choir grandly rendered Am
erica Miss Parker read the Emancl-
patton Proclamation. An original
poem was read by a very talented
voung woman which was warmly ap-
plauded.
Editor Matt N Lewis then intro
need the orator of the day, Hon
Tohn c. Dancy, Recorder of Deeds of
he District of Columbia, in most
sitting speech. Recorder Dancy was
never in better humor for speaking,
and for more than an hour enraptured
and charmed that vast audience IN one
If the finest speeches of his life. Ihe
opinion is general that for mastery
delivery and Thoughtful utterance moth
ing has been uttered in Newport News
which surpassed it. The speech is
still the talk of all who heard it. We
would have listened to him an hour
longer had he continued. The fact that
he was here this year was due to the
fact that he was at Hampton last year,
and many of our people heard him
there and wanted him to speak here
He has certainly helped all our people,
and his words of admonition and good
cheer will remain with us for many
moons.
At night a great banquet was given
The colored American., 1904-01-16
THE COLORED AMERICAN.

by the Hot Air Club and Mr.. Dancy,
D. Webster Davis, the poet, and Prof.
Gregory Hayes of Lynchburg, were the
guests of honor. 1t was a great feed,
and said to be the finest ever seen
here. All the big men in the city
pretty nearly were present and they
remained at the feast until the wee
sma' hours of the morning.
The colored American., 1904-01-16

curtains of lace or net, very soft and
creamy iii tint, and soAe OF thsse are
quite inexpensive. They are act sus-
pended by means of hooks er rings, but
are shirred on to a narrow brass bar
placed on the inside of the window
frame. These curtains are frequently
quite short reaching in some cases only
to the sill. If a second curtain is de-
sired it hangs in straight folds down
to the floor and is drawn back in order
to show the dainty f0Rer curtains. The
sketch shows pretty effect. These
outer curtains need not be expensive
There are silk and linen mixtures ia
old rose, pale green, pale blue and yell
low, which are very effHctive- They
come in empire or Louis XIV. designs
and ia wreaths, crowns and feur-de-liS.
Then there are the linen English ere
tonnes SO heavily ribbed and mellow
in their pale colorings that they look
like tapestry. Figured china silk makes
pretty outer curtains. tee, especially
when combined with white woodwork.
The inner shades need no 1sngsr be
of una ttractive linen. They now cOme
in All the pale shades to match the
reoa, and the ends are decorat ted witk
fringe ia scallops or with two inser-
tions of coarse lace and lace edge
dyed to match the sAade.
The colored American., 1904-01-16
RECORDER DANCY TO OUR PRESI-
DENT.

Mr.. Toastmaster, Honored Guest and
Gentlemen:
In responding to the sentiment The
President, every emotion of patriotism
is at once aroused within me. To
be President of the United States is to
fill the highest Office within the gift of
men II signifies rulership over ninety