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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-10-07
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He Has A Hearty Laugh With Friends
AT North East

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morning King Crudder~ stand up und
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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-10-07
FITTINGLY BESTOWED

TNIIE nominations of Hon. Henry NJ
Mccullough rs the Republican
candidate for State Comptroller
must give general satisfaction. alike tc
his party associates anl .n":H of "ppo
site political faith.
Mr.. Mccullough is rlr,': rHpahl" ant
competent.
His service in the St?tr Senate was OF
distinct valu" to The rrtirc people OF
the Commonwealth, and his selection IL
his party'S candidate for the Comptrol-
lelNhir, is not only "A recognition of his
conceded availability. but Il deserved
tribute to him, as Il faithful public ser
want.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-10-07

wanted it, which | think is in direct OPP
position to our local option law.
| consider it a Disgrace to the fair
name of Cecil county to use such vile
means of corralnng voters.
The Poe Amendment Act was dis
cusscd at considerable length. | feel
confident that nine-tenths of the voters
dc not understand it, Every man with
fine feeling should crush it with Scorn.
If it becomes ri law. Maryland. one of
the Oldest States in the Union. will be-
come the laughing stock of or noble
country. &.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-10-07
TRANSPARENT AND PEURILE

John PHOENIX used to say, that
Northern Democrats were invincible
~ in peace, and invisible in war;
Murray Nandiver md his John Pee
Poe Associates, evidently are not relish
ing particularly what the Northern Dem
oclatic Press is publishing about their
Acknowledgement scheme.
The New York World says of it:
maryland Democrats profess to believe
that the white race in that State is so
weak and supine that a small unorgan-
lied negro minority, is menace to their
very civilization" (This is where the
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-10-07

TIME Democratic managers may, by Il
specious appearance of harmony
and impassioned rhetoric, endeayor
to give dignity and plausibility to their
performance, but the fact remains that
the amendment which they ask the peo-
pie to support is the most dangerous de-
vice ever suggested by Il party. In an
appeal to the prejudices of the voters
there is concealed a weapon which can
be used to take away from those voters;
who support it their rights as citizens
whenever the selfish designs of the msln-
Will the people of Maryland deliberately
walk into the trap?
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-10-07
The Latest
The Best

And Prices are not high in
Clothing, Hats and Shoes
for Men, Young Men, Boys
and Little Boys. We make
a big bid for Young Men
with our Special Cut Suits,
$40, $12, SIS, SIS and 500.
Regular cuts and styles, IS
to $40. Boys Long Trousers
Suits, IS to S15. Little
Boys and Boys Knee Pant
Suits, 5000 to SIS. Bloom
ers and Plain Pants. Stet-
son and Dunlap Hats.
Walkover and Boyden
Shoes. Eclipse. Monarch
and Manhattan Shirts. Top
Coats and Fall Overcoats.
IS to 1875. Full line Tuxedo
and Full Dress, Prince
Albert and Black Clay and
Black Thibet Suits for dress
up wear.
Beesuse MULLINS G aats
Best. Wilmington. Shoes
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-10-07
One Sided Foot Ball

The Wilmington and Elkton High
School clevens met ut ElktOn Base Ball
Park, on last Friday afternoon, in a
one-sided game. The home players were
outclassscd in weight and practice but
put up a nervy game. A large crowd
watched the contest
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 2, Berry l.
Goal from ouchdown-Appleton. I'm.
pire-Charles Blake. Referee-Kent-
worthy. Timekeepers-F. r. Smith and
Joe Perkins. Linesmen-Butz and Null
ikin. Time of halves-2O and Is min
utes.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-10-07
Beer For Ballots

Providence, Md. Oct I. 'O5.
Editor Whig:-The Democrats of the
Fourth district opened their campaign
ut Fair Hill Saturday, by holding a
picnic. Several prominent Democrats
were in attendance.
There WIS plenty of beer for those who
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-10-07

WOULD the Democratic Machine
managers favor negro ESTABLISHMENT,
if the negro vote was ~ solid!y Demo-
cratic as it is Republican?
known from his ballot
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-10-07

n o You realize that partizan election
officials can allow a man to vote
because he is able to answer such
questions as How many Governors can
we have at one time" while You can be
DISTINGUISHED because you may not be
able to properly explain what an lex
post factO law" is?
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-10-07

wv AS the kind of II government we
w had prior to 1890 a kind to be
longcd for?
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-10-07

wv HY did the German ring refuse
w to adopt the educational test pro-
posed by Governor Warfield and
Attorney General Bryan?
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-10-07

Mrs. J. w. Cochran, of Perryville,
fell and severely sprained her knee on
Monday.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-10-07
Peoples Column.

This Column is open for communications on subjects
that concern the public when suitably expressed and
signed By The writer
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-10-07

OUR readers will find in another col,
\ unn wf this iSSuc Of The Wing,
tho cnmn,Ntn teNt of the mmch dis:
New-York tribune., 1905-07-25
PAPER INQUIRY BEGINS.
Witness Refuses to AnSzcer Ques-
tions and Little Progress Is Made.

St. Paul July 24.-Investigation of the busi-
ness methods of the General Paper Company
was begun here to-day before Robert :. Taylor.
special examiner appointed by the United States
Court.
Frank B. Kellogg handled the case for the
government. assisted by Robert E. Olds. The
General Paper Company was represented by j.
G. Flanders. of Milwaukee. Mr.. Flanders in
structed witnesses to refuse replies 10 ali ques-
tions bearing the existence or non-existence
of combination to equalize profits or fix prices
Mr.. Nelson was the first witness called. After
stating that he actively engaged in tie
manufacture of paper with the Hennepin and
General Paper companies. Mr. Nelson refused to
say what functions were exercised by F.. \.
Edmunds general manager of the Rhinelander
mill That the beginning of two hours
tedun To every question asked that could
by any possibility throw light on the Issue
under investigation. Mr.. Nelson refused replies.
At the end of Mr.. Nelson's examination, MI
Kellogg announced that the government would
appeal to the court for order compelling The
witness and subsequent witnesses TO answer
questions. 1t is probable that such an order
viii be returned tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-25
COTTON BROKERS CALLED.
SeueraI Must Appear Before Grand
Jury-Surprise Promised.

II was learned yesterday that subppnas had
been served upon several local cotton brokers
requiring their attendance in Washington tho
latter part Of this month The men served are
l. Z Won Riper, William NJ. Judd and Fred
erick A Peckham, ali of whom have been mem
toned in connection with the scandal. Other
subpnnas are in the hands Of the federal au-
thorities of this district to be served as soon as
the men named can be found
D. Frank Lloyd. Acting United States District
Attorney when seen yesterday. was non-cor1-
initial on the subject, as was Marshal Henkel
The former said, however that his office in con-
Junction with Washington officials. was con-
Quoting an investigation into the cotton scam
dals. AS TO what steps his Office had taken.
Mr.. Lloyd declined to talk
It was learned that the subponas served on
Messrs- Won Riper. Judd and Peckham were
issued in Washington by United States Attor-
ney Beach, and required the attendance Of the
brokers named in Washington before a federal
grand jury there some time this month II is
SAID subpoRnas are 10 be served on Moses Hass
ana one or two others So far as could be
learned none of the subppnas issued by Mr.
Beach IN Washington required the attendance
OF Theodore NJ Price, Of this CITY
1t is stated unoff1cially that the men sub-
pGnad have all made statements both signed
and sworn 10, IN which their connection if any
with the cotton scandals was fully set forth and
subpGnas TO be issued.
We nave learned enough, said a federal Of
nclal, 10 justify Mr.. Beach in instituting the
proceedings already initiated by him in Wash
ington That the disclosures To follow will be
IN the nature Of a surprise goes without saw
ing" 80
Asked II others whose names had not pre-
vtously been disclosed in published accounts Of
the leaks from the statistican's department in
Washington would be involved in the proceed
ings, the official in question declined to repIy
saying that "the public must draw its own con
clusions"
L. c; Van Riper is in Washington. it was said
yesterday at his Office, No. 1OS F'uton-st. and is
not expected back before the end Of the week.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-25
TALK oF NEW COTTON REPORT.
Statement by Secretary Wilson After Con-
ference with Manufacturers.

Washington. July 24-The delegation from the
American Cotton Manufacturers Association ap-
pointed ar the recent meeting at Charlotte. N C,
TO take up with Secretary Wilson the question OF
issuing now June cotton acreage report called
at the Department Of Agriculture to-day and had
long conference with the Secretary. After the
conference Secretary Wilson made the following
statement:
The Department Of Agriculture has determined
that the statistical board shall Wednesday.
July 26. 10 consider whether revision OF the cotton
acreage should be made from existing data from
new inspection, and to make public its findings
or estimate y o'clock that date or the earii-
est convenient date thereafter.
The cotton men informally discussed the ques-
tion Of ordering a report No representations
Of inaccuracy were made against the June report,
ana the members OF the delegation appeared salts
fed with the decision of the Secretary. The sug-
gestion was made that weekly report OF the con-
ditiOn OF cotton should be issued. but II was not
urged the department II said that OF
the cotton realized that more frequent reports
cannot be had under the present appropriation for
gathering crop statistics.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-25
TO TEST CALL LOAN SYSTEM.
Cincinnati Brokers Bring Suit Against Bank
Holding Securities.

Cincinnati. July PA test OF the call loan s,ster,
used by all banks in the United States +, .Lat-
dealings with brokers will be made by suit which
1t is thought, viii be filed by Referee Greve in the
bankruptcy case of Holman & Co. brokers op
this city who recently failed. The First National
Bank has quantity Of good securities on which
a loan was made to the Holzmans. The hank bas
announced that it will disregard the orders OF
Referee Greve and will dispose Of the securities in
accordance with the call loan agreement
The threatened proceedings amount to A test of
the system by which loans made by hanks On
cola teraI; and If Mr.. CITeve wins his suit which
IS. IN erect. that banks having such loans are not
preferred creditors the entire system of
loans must be revised. The First National will
carry the case 70 the highest court il case the
first decision is unfavorable the contention thar
only that amount which the securities NAV bring
IN excess of the amount claimed by the bank is 20
bankrupI
New-York tribune., 1905-07-25
SIGNS FOR CURB BROKERS.
PlacaTds Show Principal Stocks Traded in
at Certain Points

The curb market did business yesterday for the
first time with the aid Of trading posts. Sixteen
iron rods. eight npe feet in height. have been
put in place around the curb brokers' corral in
Broad-st. To the upper end Of these posts, which
are removed after the close of the market have
been affixed blue signs, which the names Of
the several stocks principally traded IN appear in
white enamel lettering The system is not yet
in full working order, and some modification may be
necessary; but the brokers as a rule are pleased
with il.
President Mendels, OF the Curb Brokers' Asso-
citation. Yesterday announced the regulations for
the guidance OF the members Of the association
Brokers are asked trade in any given stock only
at post designated for such stock. and request
ed to keep close TO the ropes, leaving the centre OF
the space allotted the curb vacant for easy
access 10 the various posts Messenger boys are
also required remain At their posts and they
must wear their badges the outside of their
coats President Mendels says that the question
Of erecting an awning over the heads Of the brok-
ers has not yet been taken up.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-25
STORAGE NOTICES.

THE CLINTON STORAGE WARE
S5th-st New-Tork Peter Brown.
Francis + Byrns, r B. Brooks. Connolly,
Mr.. Coyle CHenry Frank, Cowperthwait &
Sons. Mrs Mary Cabrera, Miss Sallle Cralg-
Mrs. Sadie Colligan. Miss Susan 4. clark
Frank CCnion, Miss Annie Caslin, Mrs. J.
G Cox. r. G. Carleton, Mrs Maggie
Craney-. Mrs Donegar. A. =. T. Elder. J.
Mrs. NJ Maher James 4 Hopler. Henry
HardWick. Mrs Z ). Hall, Mr. hach
Mrs Julia Kernedv. Dr Z. a Rolling.
Mrs Nellie Kelly or Mrs. ]. Kelly. Mr.
KantOrsky. Motley Lynch, Mrs Mathilca
Lee, Patrick Murphy. J 2. Morgan, Mrs
Mclaughlin. Mrs McNaIy, Mr.. O,Con-
nor, Mr. O'Nell. Kate o Brien. u. Page.
Elizabeth Pender Mrs. Iva Phlppen- f NJ
Ryan. Mr and Mrs Ellen RYAN. T .
Svensson Miss Ann Tunev. Aurora Thiel.
Mrs B O Cpperman. Charles ". indeT.
MIR Woodhead. Frank WAGON. Il Il
Wyman N Z Whitmore. Miss Charlotte
ana Mrs Fred. Winter. You and each or
YOU are hereby notified that the time Tor
the payment or this company lien upon
the property hereinafter described having
expired. after due notice thereof had been
given YOU. this company VIII cause such
property, TO wiz. household goods personal
effects and merchandise. stored by you IN
its warehouses 10 be sold al public auction,
according 20 the statute in sucn case made
and provided said auction will take place
at these warehouses. 243 and 245 East 3oth-
ST. New-York city. on V ednesday, August
0, 1905. at 10 A. NJ, and viii be continued
each succeeding Wednesday. az the same
time and place. until the sale rs completed.
T O. ELLSWORTH, General Manager.
Nav York August Is. 1875
New-York tribune., 1905-07-25
IMPROTING THE HARBOR.
What the Government Did an the
Last Fiscal Year.
TrRoM TIE rR1BvNE RrREAu.I


Washington, July 24-Lieutenant Colonel W. L
Marshall. Of the corps of engineers. in charge of
river and harbor work at New York. has submitted
his annual report 70 the chief of engineers.
It is stated that 1898 206 70 has been expended
the improvement Of New-York Harbor since 1884,
when the first project was approved. AS a result
Colonel Marshall says channels TO the have
been made with a depth of so feet at mean low
water and width of 1000 feet more, and have
been maintained for the full depth with as nearly
possible the full width Further appropriations
will be applied the maintenance Of those chan
nels.
The work on Ambrose Channel entrance 10 the
harbor has so far cost S1.50T 799 90 The available
depth Of the channel is p feet at mean low water
Future appropriations will be applied to extending
the channel westward and uorthwestward, the plan
of operations being first make the channel at
least 25 feet deep and of navigable width to pro-
vide passage for ships which cannot use the pres
ent channels at full draught. BY the last appro-
priation act for rivers and harbors removal Of
the rock in the North River near Pier / was
authorized, and $45,0O0 provided. A contract
has been awarded TO carry on this important work
Under an allotment from the appropriations for
1894 for emergencies. work has Just been begun for
restoring Coney Island Channel the depth ex-
cayated 1IIJ, in 1890; 4 feet at mean low water.
me erect the project of Improvement at New-York
VIII have on freight rates
milk Channel has so far cost the government
SSST6 o. In the last fiscal year which ended on
was increased by $50 feet and the south half was
made 800 feet wide The available depth through
An important part Of the engineer officers re-
port Is the description of what has been accom-
pushed at Governors Island. where there is a
project for enlargement. In the last year 45s43
tending out $50 feet and Completing If excent
gap left for the scows bringing embsnkment ma
built above low water and about three acres above
high water level II is announced that 21ss feet
bulkhead.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-25
LINsgED OIL MILLS PARALYzEo.

Minneapolis. July 24-Eit by the corner in flax
seed the lnseed oil industry of Minneapolis is in
state Of temporary paralysis
OF the eight mills in Minneapolis only the
Western mill of the American Linseed Conlpa ny
and the Daniels. an independent MILL are still be-
ing operated
Two Of the largest mills in the world the Mime
sofa and the Midland. both independents are idle
About six hundred men directly employed in the
local industry out OF work
Locally the situation is not so serious as in +ha
East, is it viewed 81 pessinnisticallv Mime
apois being close TO the fields will NATURALLY get
the first Of the new crop seed and operations win
he be
New-York tribune., 1905-07-25
SALE OF BONDS POSTPONED.

The Sol loo bonds of the Hudson Valley Railway
COMPANY which were TO have been disposed Of at
1 he weekly auction sale OF securities last Wednes
day but Withdrawn by the receivers Of the
Merchants Trust Company, BY which institution
they are held collateral for a loan, were in the
list o. securities advertised yesterday TO be sold
Tomorrow. Late yesterday afternoon. however. II
was learned that the sale Of these bonds had again
been postponed for week. The Hudson Valley
Railway Company last week obtained injunction
restraining the sale Of the bonds but the injunc-
ZION papers have yet been served. the post
ponenents having been BY agreement
New-York tribune., 1905-07-25
NO COAL STRIKE THREATENED.

indianapolis, July Pas. NJ. Sexton. Editor Of
The United Mine Workers Journal" said to-day
that there is truth in the statements shat have
been circulated in various parts OF the country 10
the effect that there would be serious strike in
the mines in Pennsylvania this fall
President Mitchell and Vice President Lewis are
at present in PENNSYLVANIA organizing the members
Of. the United Mine Workers more closely and
Secretary William B. Wilson is in Michigan
New-York tribune., 1905-07-25
UNITED STATES STEEL MEETING TO-DAY

Wall Street is awaiting with much interest the
quarterly meeting this afternoon. Of the board OF
directors Of the United States Steel Corporation at
which the net earnings for April. May and June
viii be given out The popular general estimate
is that these figures will be found 10 be little in
excess OF S30OOoOOO comparing with sls 4so725 for
the April May-June quarter Of 1904 The net earn
ings for January, February and March OF this wear
S23 0S $50. against $2, 40 20 for the CORE
spending quarter OF 1904
United States Steel common advanced 4 per cent
yesterday and the preferred a full polt on the
prospect cf favorable showing OF earnings In
days statement
New-York tribune., 1905-07-25
ASKS RECEIVER FOR DIsTILLERT

Trenton. X T.. July 24-Chancelior Magic to-day
MADE order requiring the Standard Distilling
and Distributing Company to show cause in Jer-
seq City on July 81 why receiver should not be
appClnted for Il and why the trustees OF the COM
pany should not DE- enjoined from disposing Of any
~ lts assets. The complainant Is Charles l. Row.
and who owns fifty shares Of the preferred per
cent cumulative stock and seventy-five shares Of
me common stock. He asks the appointment OF
receiver for the protection OF his interests and
nose of others. because he-alleges. the stand
ard company Is controlled by the Distiing Com
any of America. which. he saws. has the sole
poNer q disposing of the Standard company's as
sets
New-York tribune., 1905-07-25
J. D. FARRELL MAY RESIGN.

s. Paul July 24.-The report from Seattle that
J L Farrell had resigned president OF the Great
Northern Steamship Company could not be posi-
riyely confirmed in st. Paul to-day. James J. Hill
rresident OF the Great Northern Railway. TO whom
Mr. Farrell would probably transmit his resigna-
tior is now in Nev-York.
I, " Hill yiCe-presdent of the railway. said at
his ONCE here to-day that Mr Farrell had several
times spoken Of resigning because of i'll health. but
his health had improved much Of late. that Mr.
T5iII hoped the resignation would not become neces
sar.- The report from Seattle. Mr.. Hill said was
surprise 10 him
New-York tribune., 1905-07-25
THE COTTON SCANDAL.
Investigation Begun By Grand jury
an Washington.

Washington. July 24.-The investigation of the
cotton scandal in the Department of Agriculture
was begun to-day by the Federal Grand Jury In
accordance with the call OF District Attorney
Beach. the jury assembled at Il o'clock and
promptly began the work before it AS Mr. Beach
entered The room he declined express an opinion
as 70 how long the inquiry would continue TO saw
noW @ many witnesses would be called. or TO give
aLly information except that he would personally
conoOct the investigation. No witness was present
When the jury was called to order
New-York tribune., 1905-07-25
MR.. HYDE RETURNS TO ENGLAND

Washington. July A-John HYDE. the former sta
tstician OF the Department OF Agriculture who
resigned last week, has returned 70 England
whence he summoned tie beginning of the
Investigation which resulted in the dismissal of
Holmes. II $ said that Mr.. Hyde has gone abroad
TO consult London specialist and will be absent
a month six
New-York tribune., 1905-07-25
WABASH TO RUN TO sEACOAsT.
Through Freight Trains in September-Pas-
senger Service Next Year
.sT rELEGRAPE 70 THE rRra-N

E
Plttsourg' July 24.-The announcement was
made here this evening from the Offices Of the
"aoash Railroad that, on September l next that
system VIII nave freight trains running direct 10
the seacoast President DeIano who has been in
New-York for some days. on his way East IS said
TO nave completed the deal The only point in dis
cusslon was that from BeIlington. W Va to the
seacoaSt at Baltimore. and this had been taken
care OF. By September. it is given out freight
!oaded at Omaha or at Kansas City will be sent
through without any delay and bv Jannsrv '
1906, the Wabash promises to have through pas.
senger service. go E-'
New-York tribune., 1905-07-25
RAILROAD IN ECUADOR OPENED.

c,usyaouiI July 24-The Guayaquil-Quito Rail-
road Company to-day opened a line l5o miles long
n Rio Banba capital OF the Province Of ChiTnbo-
razo 0sA feet above the level OF the sea