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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-18
OAKyILLE HAPPENINGS

F. c. Slade, jr, of Falls avenue has returned from a business trip to the northern part of the state.
 Leslie Kennedy of Bethlehem is vis- lting at the home of his parents on Main street for few days. { Cecil Place of Main street, who has been i'll with appendicitis for some time past, E slowly improving. E Mrs Small of New York, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs J. B. Kelly, for about a week, returned home to-day.
 Clifford Leaver of Newton Heights, employed at the Baird Machine shop, went to Quakertown, N. J., to-day for visit of week or two at his former home.
 Those that are to take part in the cantata Under the Palms, Y tosbe pre- scented at the Congregational church in the near future, held a rehearsal last evening under the supervision of Prof Harold Elton of Waterbury Mir Elton is now residing at Mrs Slocum' s boarding house on Newton Heights.
 Word has been received here that Ernest Miserez of Houston, Texas, who left this village a few months ago to enlist in the army, was recently thrown from his horse and badly hurt. While they were performing the monkey drill'', on the parade ground, his horse got unbridled and before the rider had time to dismount made of for the corral at full gallop. As they were passing an intervening grove the unrestrained beast deviated from the road and got rid of his burden by go- ing under low-limbed trees. It is be- lieved however, that it will be mat ter of only week or two before Err nest is again able to resume drilling.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-18
FAYETTEVILLE.

George Castle, ST, is the guest of friends in Thomaston.
 Albert Ciaccio returned yesterday with valuable dog
 D. Clancy and W. Dunphy of the Brooklyn district called on friends here yesterday.
 Miss Keefe of Waterbury is substi- tute for Miss McGowan at Sprague school during her absence.
 T. O'Brien of Union City was in town yesterday on business.
 To-night's events are as follows: Prayer meeting at Grace M. F.. church at 7:45, choir rehearsal at St Michaers church at 7:3O, choir rehearsal at St Paups church this evening at 7:30.
 Last night was the last of two very successful nights of the Colonial fair held under the auspices of the ladies of St Paul's parish. The decorations were very artistic and beautiful. The ladies deserve great credit in preparing such an entertainment as was present. ed last evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-18
AUGATUCK NUGGETS,

Rubber City lodge, N. E. o. F., will celebrate it's tenth anniversary this evening in Pythian hall. The admis- sion is by invitation.
 Prof Sullivan's dancing class will hold reception and dance i'll Colum, bus hall, Thursday evening, November "A. Geary's orchestra will furnish music.
 The Misses Margaret and Lizzie Flood have gone south for the winter.
 The fremen's ball will be helo Thanksgiving eve, Wednesday, the 23d. It is one of the events of the sea- son and always draws large crowds. and this year promises to be no ex. I ception. The Gem opera house will be prettily decorated and Colts full orchestra of Hartford will furnish music.
 Four Waterbury boys, Michael Welch, age IT, Patrick Scanlon. 16. Thomas Dowd, 15, and George Collins. 19, were arrested in Waterbury yester- day on request of the local police. They were brought to Naugatuck yes terday afternoon to answer to Q charge of breach of the peace. Why pay 15 cents copy for maga- zine when you can get one free with
 the Evening Democrat? Every sub scriber to this paper can have the Women's Home Companion simply by paying the subscription price of the paper in advance. Subscribe now and get the big Christmas number.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-18
NERvY BLUFF.
Won in Stiff Poker Game and Cost
 Dealer S3,5OO.

Won In St1fr Poker Game ana Cost
 Dealer $3,5oo.
 "I have been more or less devo- tee of the great American game of draw poker for the last thirty years, but in all that time l never saw as curious play as I witnessed in Se- attle a few weeks ago. said Frank Gather of that live western city at the Raleigh.
 "The play was this: A miner from the Klondike was trying to run every body out of big jackpot by showing in a big stack of chips. The game was fierce one, table stakes, and there was at least $3,000 on the table. The Klondiker in reality did not have a very strong hand, only two pairs kings up-but he raised that pot be- fore the draw to the extent of $25O, and everybody dropped out except an old California gambler, who had a hand, a small straight
 s3The Californian hesitated awhile, but showed in the $25O, which took about all the money he had in front of him. It so happened that he was dealing, and when he asked his an. tagonist from Alaska how many cards ". accompanied by an emphatic knock on the table and the remark: I've got nothing here but a flush.' This statement was made in such a matter of fact tone that 1t impressed me, as well as every other man about the table, with it's truth. It certainly made that impression on the Californ- ian, for it caused him to draw the pack of cards and study his hand with careful scrutiny.
 ''I could have sworn that he, too, had pat hand, which he did, but it was ranked by the supposed flush of +he other man, and, cor
 the holders opinion, worthless. With this idea, what did he do but split his hand and draw two cards to an ace king and queen of diamonds, taking long chance of making bioger flush than the Klondiker. Of course he didn't make the f7rsh onH IT. ',- or raked in the not. although as the other man was saIl i-, tho h~->1r- Y to be shown, and then it was that evervhodv pot iar when thev haheld the Sl.arn trick Inv which tho not was won. Instead of the nronlairnod nat flush. the winning hand was only two nairs
 fFvorvhoJv agreed that it was a scalv trick and svnDa .'ly was entire lv with the Californian. At tho some time. he was tn blame for taking the word of the other man. for as every one knows. the truth Is not held sac~ed where men congregate around the green cloth and try to annex the bank rolls of their fellow men,.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-18
IT IS FREE. .
Evening

Every Subscriber to Evening Democrat can have maga- zine delivered to their homes free of charge. All that is ne- cessary is to pay the subscription price of the paper, at the office, in advance, and the Woman's Home Companion will be sent to your address. You can pay one month, 42 cents, in advance, or one year $500. All you need to do is to pay in advance and you get the maga- zine free
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-18
L-s ~--gerI rsa. {.

Beat to cream one-half cupful brown sugar and one half cupful but or lard that has been sufftened. A two well-beaten eggs, one cup of IT lasses, two teaspoonfuls of cinnamc tablespoon of ginger, half a cup sour milk, with teaspoonful of SOC beaten in; and lastly, three cupfuls O four. Cover the bottom of a drippins pan with buttered paper, drop tho dough on in spoonfuls, giving tht ca es ample room to rise. and ba' e g rich brown in a moderate oven..-- Washington Star
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-18

MEMS NATURAL WOOL AND CAMEL'S HAIR UNDERWEAR. A regular 75c garment. three fourths wool, price 69c garment menu BETTER GRADES OF UNDER
 WEAR. Tn single and double breasted gar ments, at csc, $1.25. $1.5O and
 $1.75 garment MEMS CASHMERE HALF HOSE. A new line of mill run goods ill the 25c quality; they're almost as good as the firsts, price l9c par
 MEMS WOOL CLOVES. We think we can show you the best half dollar Wool Glove in Z the city; they come in black only, fancy stitched back, are, extra value at 49c pair
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-18
Thanksgiying Salad,

Take one cupful of cold. stringless beans, one cupful of chopped celery, and one cupful of cold boiled potatoes. cut in squares; pour over all a French dressing and garnish liberally with cold, chopped beets. Dress the plate with boned olives-People's Home Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-18
.niSal Aa.

Sometimes man asks woman advice, only to show her. by not fo. lowing it how much superior he is.- SomervilIe Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-18
Russia's Genius.

Russia seems to have positive gen. jus for getting herself disliked.-Phila. delphia Inquirer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-18
Slow Travelling.

Tie road to success seems to be sh, os rapid transit facilities. Chicago Daily News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-18
Historic Sun Dial.

Gordon O'Bierne, of Charlottesville. Va. owns sun dial used by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-18
Make Life Pleasant.

Garner up pleasant thoughts in you, mind, for pleasant thoughts mak, pleasant lives.-Wilkins.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-18
No National neht

Bolivia and Siam are the only civil ized or semi-civilized powers withou a natic@
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-18
What Luck Is.

Luck is usually only crystallized per severance. A
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-18

MEMS UNDERWEAR BARGAINS. A few items which we feel fully jus ufied in chasing as bargains. MnN'S HEAVY DOUBLE BREAST ED FLEECE LINED SHIRTS. Drawers to match, well finished garments, Jaeger color, all sizes from s34 to AS Shirts and 50 to 1e Drawers. price 46c each MEMS HEAVY BLUE FLEFCE
 LINED UNDERWEAR. Seconds of the soc grade, 83c garment MENs HEAVY BLUE RIBBED LIN
 DERwEAR-
 Nicely finished Drawers, double seated, price x 1rs,n.o o.3 elss 4oc st eacn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-18

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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-02-13

Burned out business men will make
every effort to resume and, if possible,
hold their trade connections. The nCo.
pie are rot cEing in true American g!tt
ana will in time retrieve their misfortune
but keen suffering. trying rrivatan arl
close economy will attend the city, re
cupclutiOn. Ir&!fCrs of hep have cD..r
and are coming from many sources, and
sympathy with cur stricken metropolis
is worldwide. Congress stards ready 10
extend all the aid permissible. The Leg
isS,Nture hoe, authorized the city to Gor-
row $2,000.0O0 for its immediate wants,
and Commission lris been appointed to
study and present TO the General Assem-
bly, such measures to meet the citv's
needs as may require the sanction of the
State The city authorities and repre-
sentative citizens are unable MS vet to
de- cI'nline What outside aid may be need
ed. but prefer to learn definitely the city's
probable, if not actual wants, before
Mayor McIIana says, NO one but God
knows how much appreciate what has
already been done. Before many days
we will know exactly where we are AND
then We can act
For the present and for much time to
come. the chief work will be clearing
away the ruins Il costly operation in
itself, and the task of restoration will
hardly be- generally assumed before the
late Spring. Work in construction lines
will be abundant for years to come. but
there is likely 10 be an enforced exodus
of unemployed skill and talent from the
city, owing to lack of opportunity for
their Use at home. 1t is to be hoped that
home and outside assistance and kimdi
ness will succeed in minimizing the acut
est consequences Of the colossal ca:S-
trophc.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-02-13

~. ESPITE the appalling calamity
thai has overwhelmed the fair
IL metropolis Of our State. her citi-
zcllrs do not propose to sit down
ans. dcspairingly weep over their stup-
4up,lpus misfortune.
baltimore. Phoenix like, will rise from
her ashes. and finer. grander city viii
lift he. l,nming face ~ the rising sun,
as "a proud monument of the spirit, nerve
<iusd courage OF her people.
The new city, viii he Il rejuvenated
Baltimore. with widened avenues, more
Imposing buildings. and q business centre
worthy her place among American cities.
Its main ihoroushfare Baltimore
Street. while hitherto IN sections graced
by business structures Of a modern type,
vet Was nrchitecturaHy. us a local jour
net, artly rcnlArks--'a shabby conglom-
crate of houses, that had survived from
the day Of small THINGS"
When the sites Of these. landmarks of
PAST g,iyralioaS shall have been filled
by modern buildings adapted to the de-
manrlS Of her commercial growth and i'm
portal, e. thcn. the re$nrrcctrd city vii!
indeed be, Il new Baltimore, faircr 10
look upon, and ranking fully with other
lea3ir~ centres of the Nations commerce
and i@@sIry.
Taking this view Of the outcome Of the
caaaStIophc. the New York sun pcrtin-
emily says "A nrw and a greater Bal
tinnry will rise Oh the ruins Of the old.
and il Win ri>" faster and rise higher
q rude and II harharousl awakening. hut
the Tr1lie have that in them which is
worth awakening, arlll uhey will DO what
only IN American community can do
unrier like conditions. The regeneration
of Chicago that was effected i'm the early
'7Cs astoM:%hC the whole civilized world
and carried that city 10 a plane Of civic
rlald material prc-emi nence which other
: Wise she would not have attained i'll half
q century, and which only the immeasur-
able stimulus of an overwhelming dis
rlstcr conld have made"
The Phoenix was tabled to rise from
its ashes, but Baltimorc's regeneration
will indeed be a realized result, of the
united effort, dauntless spirit, and resell
r1te perseverance Of her people.
She may say with the Sun "sinking
with the light. ! will arise with added
splcnaor."
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-02-13
CHESAPEAKE CITY.

Copies of the Cecil Wing" are on sale
each week in Chesapeake City, at Alex
ander's Drug Store. 3 cents copy.
Mr. and Mrs. William Cwamer, Of
Wilmington, have been visiting her pa
rents, MIR. and Mrs. James Vaughn.
McssrS. James Hopper, Bennett Steele,
Groome Steele, Harry ManlOvc and DR..
Delmar SmithelS spent Monday in BAL
timorc.
Mrs. ANNA Hopper has returned from
Il lengthy visit in Philadelphia.
DR.. H. \. Cleaver, of Wilmington,
spent Thursday in town.
Miss Katharine V. Ferguson is spend
ing several days with friends at Ran
daia.
Thomas Hopper of Philadelphia, has
been visiting his parents here.
Mr.. Samuel Wexford. of Philadelphia.
has been the guest of Mrs. Ralph RceS.
Mrs f. ii. Dashiell is spending sew
| cral days at Plymouth.
Mrs. Noble r. Biddle, of San Jose.
Cal. is spending somc time with Mr.. ana
Mrs. &. s. Wou!lcy.
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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-02-13
J. {. Hindman's List OF Sales.

The following is a list of John G..
Hindman's sales for the season -
February 13th-,Jethro Johnson g. Co.,
at Bay View.
February 15th-Cook & jackson, at
Rising Sun.
February 16th-Wimer Dcvonshirc,
near Port Deposit.
February 2Oth--Eli Couls.on, IT., near
Rising Sun.
February 22nd- Enoch Mccullough,
near Liberty Grove.
February 24th--Elmer AIaybcrry and
Bro. ut Pennington.
February 25th-Ro1ort G. Kirk, at
Kinks Mills. Par
February 26til--Mrs. Edith Sect, near
Wright~dalc, Pa.
February 27th--Thomas Torbcrt, near
Colora.
February 29th--J. \. Mccall, near
Principle.
March 1st-William X. Dempsey, near
Pleasant Grove, Pa.
March .nsl-- Mrs. Amy II. Mcarns, Adj
ministlatrix, at Zion.
March 3rd--.Johm w. Miller. near Syl-
mar
March Ith- Joseph 4. Rialc, Admins
traitor. near Pennington
March Sth-W. q. Fowler, at Rising
Sun.
March 9th-John W. McCush at Port
Deposit.
March 10th -lIamblcton n Wright, ut
GrrcnhuI>t.
March l1th-Ebcr Hilton, at Oak Hill,
I'cnna.
March l7th-W. II. Maxwell, near
Pleasant Grove. Pa.
March lSth-M L. Kirk. near Rising
sun.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-02-13

T EASIRED in dollars ana cents
MI the calamity just closed at
AVA Baltimore is simply stipend
ouS. The loss ranges from
500 100000 10 S125,OoO,00O, with im>ur-
smcc Of from SIO,O0O,O0O to 500, 0Gn.0OO.
Rcprj ScntativoS of at least forty COM
PamicS with risks in the burned district
met at the Hotel Lexington. on Wodnes-
day, and appointed a Loss COMMITTEES
which. after Il tour Of the ,lcvas taItcd sec
tion, announced that it wa, absolutely
certain that every dollar of the insur-
Hmc2 would be paid.
Yet. with all the insurance possible to
he paid. the net loss to any hEt an Amer
ican community would be simply crush
ing. The great business concerns will
ultimately he restored, and the city's
future commercial and industrial pace
will he quickoned under the spur of nee
cssity. The banks, trust companies, and
other financial concerns have come out
of the catastrophe with vaults intact and
funds and securities safe. 1t is upon the
small dealers. many Of whom have prob
ably lost their all, that the calamity falls
with crushing force, and there is Il per-
cemtwge Of professional men whU are left
just where they stood at the start of their
careers. Forty Thousand or, possibly,
fifty thousand tolcr~-clcrk.s artisans.
business SuborJlinatcs ana assistants. Of
both sexes, are thrown out of work with
but limited present prospect of rcgaining
employment.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-02-13
Residence for Sale.

Twelve room house, situated on East Main
Street. in the most desirable residence section
Of Elkton, now owned apd occupied by Mrs
Mary l.. Mitchell Heater in cellar. hot and
cold water, bath room and all modern i'm
provements. House in first class repair. Pos
session given at once Apply to
Fl. Arthur MITCHELL, MD
or GEORGE NJ. EVANS,
Mar 2S tt Real Estate Agent, Elkton, Nd =,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-02-13
For Sale or Rent.

The Partridge Hin property In Elkt0n. One
of the most beautifully located properties in
the heart of any town In Maryland. Two
and one-half acres Of ground. elevated above
the adjacent streets, with natural terraces
on three sides. Large Colonial brick house
In excellent repair, with modern convenien.
ces Apply to the owner,
JOHN GlLPIN,
2oseptf Elkton, Maryland.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-02-13
FOR RENT.

A thirty-tivc 1851 Barrel Roller Flour Mill.
Water power Established trade. Possession
March 25, 1904. Apply to-
MRS. MARY WHITAKER,
Principle Furnace,
FEB BITS Cecil county, Md.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-02-13
The Wing Aims to Advance the
Best in!erests OF Cecil County.

Anonymous Cornnauni-
eations WILL Receive NE
Attention.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-02-13
FOR g ALE
HOUSE For SALE.

offer for sale my Dwell ing House ~
and Lot well located on West Main EM
street Elkton, ontaining six rooms III
with all conveniencPs and ontbuild- "~$
ings. Lot has a fronta e of 30 feet and depth
Of 25l feet. For further particulars ard terms
address, VIM. WATSON,
No. l435 :. 9th street,
feb Off Philadelphia, Pa.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-02-13
NOTICE TO FARnERS.

am now ready TO contract for corn and
tomatoes for season of 1904 Come and see
me before you contract.
Il. MORGAN OWEN,
Jan 10 6ts Pcrryyille Md.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-02-13
LOST
-
LOST.

ON West Main street, between Bridge St.
and the Red Mill IL pair of Eyeglasses. Suita-
BILE reward paid If returned TO Rector Trinity
Church, Elkton. Jan 30 II.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-02-13
MONEY TO LOAN

on good Mortgage. Loans Negotiated.
l.. NJ. HAINES,
feb l3tf Elkton, MARYLAND.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-02-13
Money Lost

On saturday last, while walking from
High street to Main Street Elkton $40 \
liberal reward will be paid the finder.
Jan lots MURRAY BITNCE
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-02-13
COST OF THE CATASTROPHE.

n n EASURED in dollars ANA cents
MI The calamity just closed at
AVA Baltimore is simply stipend
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-02-13
SATURDAY, FEB Is. 1904.
THE PHOENIX OF THE PATAPSCO.

~. ESPITE the appalling calamity
thai has overwhelmed the fair
IL mctroroliS Of our State. her citi-
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-02-13

Copies of the Cecil Wing" are on sale
each week in Chesapeake City. at Alex
anders Drug Store. 3 cents copy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-10
ldhesion to the rail. or dipping in the

adhesion to the rail. or dipping in the least,
 'Tbe amount of sand used was barely peared to me as a very fine or thin linn of granulated sand. which in no wise would cord under the revolving wheels. or impede the revolutions of the same, or the movement of the train, which is very common in the use of dry sand neces- sary to give the required adhesion to the driving whee's of a locomotive to the rails
 After having witnessed this perform ance. 1t Is my opinion that we can get an increased adhesion with smaller quan- titles of wet sand than can be had with dry sand. The water seems to rinse or wash the small quantities of ioaim, which Is intormixed with the sand. from 1t. leaving the clear sand on the rail. and at the same time collects or keeps to- gether the small particles of sand. or sand dust that is blown from the rail. or carried away by atmospheric pressure, due to the replacing of 8 partial vacuum. caused by the revolution of the wheels. In addition to this, the water distributes the wet sand very uniformly on the rails, forming thin film between the tire and rail. which gives a better adhesion by the frictional parts being in closer con- tact. than if sand was applied dry. nee essarily in greater quantities, as it is evi- dent that small particles of sand. of ir- regular shapes and sizes. resting one up- on the other. as friction or weight of the wheels is applied, gives it rolling