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The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-05-06

little more than the rest, and little
knowledge is said to be dangerous
thing. He sneered and people natur
ally were annoyed. So it happened
that Alfred Hicks, long coxswain of
the lifeboat at the port, a man of in
telligence and much genial humor,
was returning from night ramble
when just before dawn he saw a flick
er Of light in the downstairs window
Of Billy's cottage. Creeping up gent
ly, Alfred peered through a pane and
saw the knowing one endeavoring to
light the fire. Drawing upon the most
sepulchral quality of his lungs he
gave utterance to a thoroughly appall-
ing sound, raucously articulating:
'Boo-hoo-hoo! Billy" The skeptic
gave one yell of horror and ran up
stairs, never pausing till he had hid
den pallid face and trembling form
beneath the bed clothes. All the viii
lage was edited by the graphic de-
scription promptly given of this Incl
dent by Alfred Hicks.
Some Tales Are Exploded.
Now,'1 am not going to suggest that
all disbelievers in the supernatural
are Of the same caliber as Billy. Well
do l know that, after the lamentable
suicide of former clergyman Of
New England village, and when ru-
mors that he walked at night got
abroad, a noted doctor, trying to
quench what he considered supersti-
ton, went down one evening to the
parsons grave in the churchyard by
lit his pipe as the clock struck -. 1t
is true also that succeeding preach
er professed to have heard loud and
inexplicable noises proceeding from
the attic in which the suicide oc-
Cured, but he observed:
GAS long as he keeps upstairs I
don't mind" Some agnostically mind
ed folk may have more nerve than
others.
Personally, I have heard a great
many stories of what has been called
the right side Of nature, not told me
for publication, but as strange ex-
periences by friends and acquaint-
ances whose honesty and good faith
have no reason whatever to question.
A lady I know was residing with
her uncle and aunt. The uncle was
dangerously i'll. One evening aunt
and niece were sitting in room
downstairs in which was an old grand
fathers, clock which had not worked
for years. Suddenly, without any as
certained cause, the weights Of the
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-05-06

It is moved and seconded that the
Osler joke be dropped. r.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-01-07
ELK NECK.

The Christmas entertainment at HATS NJ
f., Church was Il decided success. A fin
program was rendered. Each child was
made happy with the usual treat. Thu
pastor and wife were also remembered with
a pair of fine Atwood blankets.
The Junior Epworth League is to be con
graduated upon the success of their fair, by
which they cleared about 533.
Extra meetings will begin at lIart'-
Church on Sunday, January 8. The pastor
will ba assisted by his father, Local
preacher, connected with State Street NJ. Z,
Church, of Camden. n. j.
The Christmas entertainment OF Wesley
Sunday School was held last Monday night
The recitatlons were delivered In a pleasing
manner and were greatly appreciated by the
large audience which filled the building
There were several recitations by Miss Gene.
vive Brooks, of philadelphia.
The Misses Bertha and Beulah Wilson
spent several days during the holidays with
friends in Colllngswood, y. j.
Miss Julia Hart is visiting friends al
Coora.
William A. Arrants attended the New
Years exemption at Washington, d. @.
Miss Genevive Brooks, of Philadelphia, Is
being entertoined by Mr. and Mrs. j. Lun
Holt.
The one year old daughter OF Mr. and Mrs
Joseph Pratt died on Monday.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-01-07
RISING SUN.

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Ryan visited their
daughters, Mrs. John Swartz and Mrs.
Walter X. Terry in Perbasie during last
week.
Miss Ethel Mccullough, OF Colora. has
very recently been the guest of Miss Alice NJ.
Clifford, of CIoverly.
Mr.. Harry f. Richards has returned from
visiting his father. MIR. j. G. Richards and
family in Baltimore.
Miss Marjorie Eflng is visiting relatives in
Baltimore.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Burlington were
visitors of Mr.. aud Mrs. j. d. G. Powell in
Chrstiana last week.
Mr.. J. B. sIcer is the guest Of relatives in
Philadelphia
Mr.. Dare Hopkins. student OF Princeton
University, Mr. Edwin l.. Haires student of
Dickerson College aud Mr.. Barclay Rey-
noIds, professor in Blights Academy, " OF
Philadelphia all spent the holidays at their
homes here.
Mr. Calvin Brumne!d entertained severa'
OF hi frirnts from Rising sun on Wednesday
evening, various games wer" ndu lced in.
The Junior Carrom Cu," met with Mr..
Aron Il yrold. on New Years eve and several
oi th"-e present stayed to watch the New
Year come in.
Mis- Ii Ian REYNOLDS WHO has been en-
ploy ed il i.tu:,st,r ha~ rriucued home ear
here for the winter months.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-01-07
CHESAPEAKE CITY.

Mr.. and Mrs JAS. 5. Hopper spent
New Years Day with Mr.. and Mrs. W.
y. Mitchell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron y. Bouchcllc and
son. Taylor. have returned from Il visit
in Baltimore.
Misses Fannie Woodall. of George
town. and Saline WoodalI. of Baltimore,
are spending this week with Mrs. Jas. $.
Soppcr.
Miss Alice Rouldcn spent part Of this
week with Mrs |. g. Griffith. near town.
Misses Lucy Reed and Elsie KalSncr
ard Harry Howard have been visiting
Dr. and Mrs. Edwin Graves in Marietta.
Mr.. Phillips. Of Smyrna. spent Sunday
in town.
Miss Katharine Ferguson j. spending
Il few days in Philadelphia.
Watch meeting service WIS held in the
N. +. Church on Saturday evening ut 10
O'Clock.
Rev. \. $. Mowhlny will preach 1T
Brthel Church ON Sunday morning.
John BlanS!icld. of Philadelphia, WAS
the guest Of relatives in town this week.
+, lw#rd CIItcr. who j. in tn" employ
of O. c. Giles. in F.lEton. is quite sick
NJ the h mr Of his father here.
Cherries pcu,rl. IF Dc.aWar" tity. j.
,icH'.ir@ some tim" in town.
\ SURPRISE Iulty Wa~ given to Mr.. and
Ms. J. K. Eirk. near town. in honor Of
thrir twentieth welding anniversary.
H.. Edgar Ellison d Warrcn EHTWirk
were. driving on the rau~oWsly on SuG'NE
evening t,am coming in the opposite
Erection ran into ,'"i' team. '.lrp''|l-
ia- ana, ~ Vie whC.l> ard Throwing
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-01-07
COLCRA.

Mr.. William Wilson and family and Mr..
and Mrs. Alexander Wilson attended the
funeral of the lattcrs sistcr-Iu-aw., Mrs. Rob-
ert Ferguson, at Spruce Grove, Lancaster
County. last Saturday.
Miss Elizabeth Gamble, Of Philadelphia.
spent Thursday last with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Briutou Gamble.
Cameron & Davis, the new firm who rented
IT," warehouse here belonging TO h. L. Chris
tie, took possession on Monday. We wish
them much success.
Mrs. Arthur To-h and children, OF Sea-
wan, n. j., ara visiting her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs Frank Way.
Miss Helen Shaw, Of oxford. spent New
Years with Miss Ella Tosh.
Mrs Elmer McCard4ll is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Howard Brown. ut Secane, Pa.
John Kennard and family, of Chester,
visited relatives in this vicinity last week.
George BatderstJu spent n few days in
Washington last week.
The Order of Red Men will have a supper
here next Monday evening for themselves
and few invited guests.
Mr.. Elan Morrison is i'll with typhoid
fever at his home at New Valley.
Stephen Krauss. wife and daughter, of
Port Deposit, spent Monday with Mr.. Joseph
Krauss and family.
Mr. Lewis Martindalc and family visited
friends in Wilmington during the holidays.
Miss Addie Richardson, of near Rising
Sun, speat several days with her grand
parents here.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-01-07
NORTH EAST.

Watch meetings were held in our churches
on New Years eve, and wcr" well attended.
Rev. Fl. a. G. Westeriield is conducting
reviva! in the NJ. L. Church, which is III
creasinG in interest
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Clark. of Arlington,
have been visiting their parents during the
holidays.
Mrs. Jennie Worth, Of Philadelphia, and
little Miss Margaret Ramlo, OF Wilmington.
are visiting Mrs, 2. b. Ilousckcrper.
\ bert CAN'T entered Cooley College on
Tuesday.
Miss Maggie Irvine, of Wilmington, is Wis
itin. the Misses Cameron.
Beginning Friday evening Rev. Mr.. CAN'T
VIII conduct Bible class in the p Il. Church
AT 30 O'Clock.
new fire Brick company was organized
last week with Abel Cameron manager. and
Daniel Cline, George ". Craig and George
w. Cosden 8s the other officers. The wash
house building belonging to the Mccullough
IRON Company has been leased and Il force
of wOrknen are putting the building in
shape and they hope to begin operations by
April 1st.
Mrs. Charles J. Bayard is still critically ill
at the home Of her daughter Mrs. II. II.
Shippers.
Independent Council, No. II, o. L. A. NJ,
elect ed officers on Saturday evening us fol-
10 VS. Councillor. b. + McVey; Nice-Coun-
cilior, II. NJ. Logan; Recording Secretary,
George T. Reynolds; Assistant Secretary, ].
+. Peach; Final cial Secretary NJ. c. McFey;
Treasurer, A. b. Cranmer; Inductor W. W.
Logan; Examiner, James Jones; Inside Pro-
tector, L. j. Warner; Jr. Elk. Councillor, e
I ReI n"lds; Reprrse tatirc TO state Coun-
Gil, W. W. Logan; Ate rnatc, James Jones.
TT ust,os, James I. j. Warner, J. 7. pcuch;
Chaplain, Z. J. Warner.
The Daughters Of Liberty at their meeting
on Friday evening elected the following Of
| iccrs-Couuciilor Ethcrn NJ. Rutter; Asso-
ciate Councillor, Ida Davis; Vice Councillor;
| Car RTE Mixer; Associate Vice Councillor,
Anna White; Recording Secretary, Ada Gram
mer; Associate Secretary, W. II. Abrams;
Treasurer, NJ c. McVey; Financial Secretary,
| b. T. McVey; Outside Guard, L. X. Davis
Trustee for IS months, Carrie Minker; Rep.
resentative to State Council, Mabel Wilson.
Justice Cranmer has a full docket this
week-two cases Thursday, one assault case
and damage suit Friday and Saturday.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-01-07
Fire Tax Notice.

AS Secretary and Treasurer Of theFarmerS
and Mechanics Mutual Insurance AsSocia-
that under date of December II, 1904, an
assessment of fifteen cents on the 500, on n
per cent. basis, rates all higher in proper
tion, was ordered by the Board of Directors
of said Association to meet losses OF Nellie
Moore Bond, Harriet II. Lynch, l.. =. JenneSS,
II. II. Kirk and Wilbcrt Maxwell, and other
fires and expenses thereof, to be finally due
and payable on or before February IL, 1905.
"Ifany person shall refuse or neglect to
paw his or her tax by that date, his or her
property shall not be protected by the Asso-
.iation until said tax Is paid
ED. CARHART,
Dec2i-It Secretary and Treasurer.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-01-07

-OYSTERS FOR SALE-Prime salt
water oysters, shuckcd or in shell, at
mt Bridge street wharf. Elkton.
CAPT. +. SEGELKEN.
NJ. no,,.,. o,.o+,1 on,oo,.. Of Lyl.+or
r,i,,n,.;, w. ~ 81 IT, ~ ~ N r,rn
;r.I,I,,I ., T,..,r,, ,,.ori,,o L,r-
quiet ANA entertainment followed the
ceremony.
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49,; ,..' ,,.,,,n.i,,,, g., tr,,
,.gt.,.r. a." tho r'.,. tr.,, ,bn,,c nrr -.hru.,.
.,., ,.,.,,r..'or. ,n..t ,,IF.lr, Irinl;inr
,,,,.,i,ri,,, ,nJ ,..,rnny;n,, which wn,,. Al
,..', ,,,7.,,,,,,,,, ,r.,. r,,. ,,,',n finn aro
,n IN" inn,n''... .,,,I ,".r ,Hn ,aws myn
,.;.,.,n, ~ ~, ..;,,,,.J
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-01-07

tn" Stockholders meeting OF the OGcs-
~ y Mid,llrtown Railway Co.. Un Tues
day WIS held in the Odessa Bank. The
following board of directors wa1 elected:
Edgar \. Tennis. Daniel W. Rorhit. j.
&. turhit. Joseph l.. Gibson. William Il.
I'plk. Edward K. Cochran. Jr.. Walter
:. hrith,rhury. Joseph Hanson and john
l.. Mcintyre.
The hoard organized by clcctins til"
following officers: President. Daniel w.
Corht; Nicc-prcSidcnt. Edward K. Coch-
ran. j.: Secretary. Joseph l.. Gibson:
Treasurer anl superintendent, W. $.
lcathcrbury.
Superintendent Lcatherhury reported
AN increase in business and Il balance
in the treasury
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-01-07
READ THIS

| have inquiries for Farms, all sizes, from
people throughout Maryland. Delaware
New York. Pennsylvania, and as far South
south get buyers and sellers in touch
with each other. ! VIII soon circulate among
these people Il list of the Farms and other
Real Estate placed in my hands to sell DO
you want To sell your place advantage
ouSly? 1t you do, place it with me. ! work
day and night to get you The best purchaser.
Your interests in my hands will be Vigor.
OuSly advanced. Write me now for particu-
lars. j. WATERS RUSSELL.
Real Estate. Chcstertown, Md.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-01-07
Monday, Jan 3. 1905

At O'CLOCK. =. NJ.
all that tract or parcel of lani with the i'm
provrmcniS thereon of which William T.
Dawson died seized and whcreon he resided
a, the time of his death, and particularly
described in deed I" him from samuel
Williams and wife dated May T. 1869. and
recorded in the land records of C.cil County.
Md in '.ihcr - :. no. =, folio III &c. This
property contains 10 acrCS and 81. square
prrchcs, more or less. IT is situated about
IT. miles below Grreuhurst ON the road to
Theodore. and j. row occupied 10y Mrs.
Millircnt =, Dawson The widow o" said de-
ceased The lmpru, umcntS con>i~, ola
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-01-07
ORDER NISI


In the Circuit court for Cecil County.
In Equity No 2l5S.
ordered. This 2jtn day of NuNcm Der. 1906
that the sale of the real cStat" OF f.. Kirk
Cameron ct al made and reported by George
\. Blake. Attorney in the above entitled
cause. he ratified and confirmed. unless
cause to the contrary thereof he shown on
or before the 10Th day OF January next; pro.
vidCd a copy OF this order be inserted in
some newspaper printed and published in
tCCl County once Il week for one month
before the 18th day of December next.
The report states the amount Of sale to be
$500.
MANLY DREN MEN, Clerk
True topy-reSt:
nor2G-lm MANLY DRENN MEN. Clerk
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-01-07
Xxx. 4 ) Head Mich COWS


MIXGI,,pIi,ur<rs L"rr ,,,,,..
WAGON n tlro. Mn, W,,,,,,, ,.t,,, ,,,,,.
,r,omrry WAGON p,.,n l,,,,da. :. t,,,
r,,t n,orI, r.,..I ,uv.,,,I.,, ,I,,,.,,, t,,,,
,.,,, pt,.I,,,,l ,l ,I,,n,,, ,..,,,.. ,,,,,, ~,
noe i'ceu NPFlh" hvrI 'ultiNalor, iron
age heeI 'u'IN"'of WIN markcr, steel
spike HARROW Wood Spite Harrow 3
nan" '"IllFal"rs with covering attachment.
corn Marker, Roller i9pr lgHltr Tl,p,nns
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-01-07
LOCAL NE WIS.

Sheriff KcyScr. of Chcstcrtown, had
n prisoner sentenced to seven days in Jail
or pay fine of SIS. The man served six
days, then paid the fine.
The State of Maryland had to its credit
a cash balance of $951.1i2 ON january
1, 1903. This money is ON deposit in
various banks throughout the State, the
bulk of it being i'll local institutions.
The following counties have applied
for State aid in making good roads
Allcgany, Washington, Baltimore Queen
Anne's. Caroline, Frederick. Hartford.
Prince Georges, Talbot and Anne .Arun
del.
1t is stated that Mr.. Barney MStiu-
gan, II wcll-known citizen of upper Kent,
by his counsel. McsslS. Il. ID. HynSon
and w. W. Beck. will enter suit for
$4,000 against the Pennsylvania Rail
road Co., for personal damages for in
jurcS received. Some weeks ago Mr..
McGu@an had his foot broken 1T the
inStUp while crossing the tracks of the
defendant company nj Townsend, Del.
Engineer Edward T. parlctt. of Bal
timorc, has been presented Il gold watch
by the Raltmorr ana Ohio Railroad in
recognition If the coUIa@" he displayed
some weeks ago when he ran his train
on to Philadelphia after several fingers
of his right hand had been chopped off
by II lever. Mr.. pnrlrtt lwS been with
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for 30
years and has q fire record. The token
uf regard WAS given by the Baltimore
and Ohio ltaIrond ~ murh for his @rm-
crll record 10 fer this single 'vdourv of
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-01-07
SIX ROOM 80
FRAME DWELLING .zM

small barn ana other necessary outbuid-
ing>.
TERMS uI SALE: The terms OF sale
prescribed by the decree are: t.. OF purchase
money to be paid IL cash ON day Of sale; q.
in slN months. ANA halnucc in twelve
months the CATER, credit pay mcnt> to bear
interest from day Of sale ana he secured by
notes % purchaser with surety TO be np-
proved by the Trustee. Purchaser To pay
cost "i conveyance. The property VIII he
sole subject to the dover it tcrrSt OF said
widow therein
l.. MARSH NiI. IiNINE~.
L.r. lNnAiAN. trustee.
hurtioncer, Elk1on. Md
dee. Sits
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-01-07
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

ChNr,ys Henry Brown Hnl Cecilia AZ
mes Ayers, both Of Warwick.
Louis Warrington and Ida liohi@>ou
both Of E.lE Neck.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-01-07
HENRY K. CARTER,

ntc Of said county. deceased. All per-
sons having claims against the said de
ceased are hereby warned to exhibit the
same with the vouchers thereof duly au-
thcnticatcd
on or before the 10th day of June, 1903,
they may otherwise be excluded from
any benefit of said estate. All persons
indebted to said estate are requested to
make immediate payment to the subscrib-
crs. Given under our hands this 10th
day of December, 1904.
JOHN II. DEWITT,
CHARLES S. PEACOCK,
Dee. 31-Gt Executors.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-01-07
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Mis- is to give notice that the subscribe
"I> Of Cecil county have obtained from
the Orphans Court of said county let
1,r> trStamcntary on the personal cs-
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-01-07
FOR SALE OR RENT.

FOR RENT-!iouso and store in west
Elkton lately occupied by W. r. Gilpin.
Applt to l. NJ. HAlNt.S.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-01-07
WAN co.
anted.
EnuSek. encr Wanl.d.

\ TOW scholars G N"ral music Apply to
KATIE \iI&E y. tuNSTN 'li.,
u,' Its EikioH. NJ Il
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-01-07
Farm Wanted.

Wanted to Rcnt-a farm in seventh dis
trict of tccil Couuty-about seventy acres OF
ground ana good buildings State price.
Address -. +. STEBBlNG,
Ills Woodland Ave,
West Philadelphia, Penna.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-01-07
Farmer Wanted.

Farmer wanted 10 farm on the halves. tho
farm of Mrs. Eilna IL. Armstrong. near
Rock Church. Cecil county, Nd. Farm con-
tainS 10 ncrrs. can on or address.
". r. ARMSTRONG, Ngcu,,
oct S-tf Fair Hlil. Ma.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-01-07
Brick House 5 III!

with garden lots, recently improved. situate
on Main street, near the poStollicr, and the
vacant ground excepting t'c nam" house
thereon south u them. the vacant lot at
the Southeast corner of Main street and
Back street, ana two frame houses on Main
street opposite the store OF Emery Lowe.
Also "A one-iourtcenth undivided interest in
the Ford farm of g3 acres located on Garrett
cove in the Fifth district.
TERMS OF SALE:-One-third cash; the
ba lance, one-thrd in one year and onc-third
in two years, secured on the premises \
deposit OF fifty dollars on each piece of town
property Will be required at the sale.
r. {. McCRACKEN, Agent.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-01-07
MOney To Loan,

Money to Loan on first Mortgage SecariiK
\ very low rate OF interest on tirst-claB
loans
JD~AEA CLAYTON,
Attorney-at.LaW
Main Street, Elkton, Md
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-01-07
FOR SALE.

Farm of 80 acres, situated at Guilds station
g. ~ q. Il. K. or two and half mites from
Elkton on Blue BaIl Road. Address or 2piy
in person to WILLIAM HARVEY,
Feb 70, If CniidS. Maryland.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-01-07
DECOYS FOR SALE

100 Rcd Head ana 50 CnnVaS BArk Uccoys
for sale in good order.
Apply 10
NJ f.. COLE,
PrrrNNilIt. Nd.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-09-22
The Downfall of a ViCeroV

There is moral worth remembering in the life OF
Lord Cuzon. He has just stepped down and out from
fat job the viceroy of India He virtually king OF
a rich and popuous land He had wealth. power and OPP
portunity such is given to few men.
1t isn't lack of ability that downs of our famous
men, 1t isn't that they not that they lack
aggressiveneSs
It is because they can't stand prosperity They get
in lower stage of life befuddles his brain with cheap
whiskey Lord Curzon affected with case of
swelled head He felt far above the herd. He
showed it. He believed himself to be superior to even
the native princes that made him obnoxious.
snob is hated the world over. Pomp, salutes and
ceremonies fed Lord Curzons vanity. Rich robes and
jewels and the crawling slaves who bowed before him
were a source of pride and joy.
He carried ceremony to the point of insanity He was
ridiculous But what is he is blamed for the ex-
petition to Thbet and Afghanistan They his pet
projects and without permanent results 1t is
serted that the taxes to pay the enormous expenses OF
the expedition increased the burdens of the people from
60 to 90 per cent and the result of this tax burden accord
in gto Sir Henry Cotton the DEATH from starvation,
of million souls.
Taxes high that the peasants sold their land
in many instances and the land reached the hands OF
could not dispose of their lands There no money
to pay taxes and power to sell property, and in many
instances the result mpy-suicide.
The people of India will remember Lord CurZon, not
alone for the spendOr of the durbar but well for the
crushing burden of government of pomp and splendor
that meant distress to the common people.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-09-22
DECISION
ON PATENT MEDICINE

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22.-In &C
cordance with a decision recently
given by John w. Yerkes, commits
sioner of internal revenue, the in
ternal revenue department has sent
out official notices to wholesale and
retail dealers in drugs and patent
medicines and to manufacturers of
patent medicines in all parts Of the
country, informing them that be-
ginning with December 1 Of this
year all patent medicines contain
ing a considerable percentage of
alcohol would be classed as spiritu-
Gus liquor and would be subject to
the rules and regulations applicable
to spirits under the internal reve-
nue. laws. Under the new ruling
all compounds going under the
name of medicines that are COM
posed chilly of distilled spirits,
without the addition of drugs or
medicines in sufficient quantities to
change the character of the whis-
ky or alcohol materially or giving
to it decided medicinal properties,
are to be considered as distilled
spirits and treated accordingly. The
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-09-22

manufacturers Of such compounds
will be compelled to pay the regu-
lar special tax for compromising
spirits and all druggists and other
dealers selling such medicines will
be required to obtain special
licenses for the sale Of liquors.
The recent ruling of Commission
er Yerkes, which reverses a former
ruling Of the internal revenue de-
partment, has caused great conster-
nation in certain quarters. 1t has
been ascertained that enormous
quantities of certain compounds,
advertised as patent medicines for
certain diseases, have been consum-
ed in the prohibition districts of
various states and on Indian reser-
vations, where the prohibition laws
are strictly enforced. 1t is charged
that these strongly alcoholic prep
arations are responsible for the ter
rifle increase of drunkenness in
those districts, Under the new reg
ulation it will be impossible to OBJ
tain these preparations from deal
ers, as the sale of spirituous
liquors is not permitted.