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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-11-26
MENACED AMERICANS
Shipwrecked Party Have Exceed
ingIy Narrow Escape.
BLAMED FOR A DFATH
Former Chief Expires. Natives Ave-
Presence Of whites the Gauss
and Latter Hurriedly DE.
part 10 Save Lives.

Victoria. II. C.. Noe 2s.-DetaIls Of
the loss OF the American ship Susque-
hanna. bound from New Caledonia 10
Delaware Breakwater and abandoned In
q sinking condition Off Solomon Is
lands. show that some OF Captain
Watts crew had a narrow escape from
massacre by blacks on a solomon Is
land because OF the belief that an ex-
chief. whose home was occupied blythe
shipwreoked Americans died because OF
their presence. Mrs. Eiwell. an Amer
lean lady. who was a passenger with
her husband. suffered privations with
the seamen and was much admired FOR
her pluck Mates and boat landed
nt Santa Ana. where the black were
menacing The day following the ar
rival of the shlpwrecied men. the ex-
chief died and his son blamed his
death TO the presence Of the sailors iu
his hut The Americans moved 20 an
other hut. which was attacked by na-
tlves. and they escaped 10 the boat in
the night Next day they were picked
up by the trading schooner Aola and
taken 90 san Christobal. where the 9TH
er shipwrecked soamen were found
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-11-26
TURNER HATES NATION.
Negro Bishop Arraisns Government
and Supreme Court.


Chicago. Nov. GA dispatch 10 the
Tribune from Macon. Ga says. Bish-
or Henry ST. Turner. the leading bish-
or in the american African Methods
church. u,ade an impassioncd attack
upon the government and the United
States supreme court IN his annual ad-
dress 20 the Macon conference.
Il am not pleased with this nation.
declared Bishop Turner No man hates
this nation more than / DO. when !
SO 90 say my prayers I have strus-
gle TO get 20 the place where au
willing for God % allow the United
States supreme court 70 have n part
IN my prayer. That damnable insu-
tuition has robbed the negro of everv
vestlge of human or manhood rights
The men who compose that body may
get 20 heaven any way they can. but
II r. little help God VIII grant for any
request that 7 may make
THE negro win never be anythin e
IN this country but a scullion until he
shows his manhood 60 to Africa and
build up a great nation that Will con-
mand the respect Of the clviliz %
world"
Bishop Turner. after a bitter ar
raiEnment of the Rev Thomas Dixon
for his writings and speeches against
the negro offered Mr Dixon $500 to
meet him on any platform In th.
United states for the joint debate 60
the negro question.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-11-26
No, Que 70 Germany.

Berlin. Nov. 25.-The foreign office
emphatically denies that Turkeys at
titude l. due TO German influences So
far from thii being true. Is Is said tn
sultan Is actually angry at Germany
because the foreign office has repeat
edly advised him 10 accept the powers
demnnds
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-11-26
UNDER SEALED ORDERS.
international Fleet Took IT. Departure
on Saturday Morning.

Athens. Nov. 25.-The international
feet assembled at Pieraeus for the
purpose OF making a naval demonstra
tion against Turkey In support of de-
mands OF the powers for financial con
troll OF Macedonia. sailed under sealed
orders British and French torped Do
boats were left behind to keep up COM
munlcatlon with the fleet
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-11-26
NOT CRUSHED.
Exposition Passed Place Of Supposed
Disaster Some Months Before.

San Francisco. Nov 25.-Henry Lun J.
Norwegian consul at this port. Is IN
receipt Of information relative 10 the
Amundsen Arctic expedition which
convinces him that the report from
Dundee. Scotland. that the expedition
ship Gjoa had been crushed In ice ~
Boothia, Felix. Is erroneous. The Dun
dee report was received from Esqui-
maux Consul Lund has Information
directly from Captain Amundsen in the
form Of letters which 30 TO show that
the expedition passed Boothia. Felix.
where the disaster Is reported 20 have
taken place. some months ago In safety
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-11-26
ALABAMA BANK THIS TIME.
First National Of LinevilIe In the Hand
Of Receiver.

Washington. Nov 25.-The comptrol
er OF the currency has been advised that
the First National bank Of Linevine
Ala. has been closed by order OF the
board 81 directors. National Bank EX
aminer Cooper has been appointed re-
eciver.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-12-09
WORK THAT PAYS WELL

THE people of Maryland now see the value of
the work that is being done under the direction
OF the State Geological Survey Commission.
In very practical way, and with the expendi-
ture OF sum OF money which must be counted
small when the size OF the field covered is con-
sdered, the Commission has gone ahead, max
ing good progress every YEAR until now several
OF the county surveys are completed and work
is well advanced on others. These surveys are
complete in every detail made by experts, and
supply vast fund OF information regarding the
soils, mineral deposits and natural resources in
each county. From these reports, and the ex-
cellent maps made to accompany them clear
idea can be gained OF the possibilities that still
remain for further operations in mining and for
greater development OF the agricultural inter-
ests. OF great interest to all engaged in coal
mining, one OF Marylands greatest and most
profitable industries. is the report Just sub
mitted on the distribution of the small veins of
coal in the bituminous region. This report has
an actual money value which cannot be esti-
mated and the cost of its preparation must be
counted as infnitesima compared with the
profitable results that are certain to come from
the use to which the information it contains can
and will be put.
The Maryland Survey has since its inaugural
ton been in charge Of DR.. William Bullock
Clark, of the Johns Hopkins University, and to
his credit be it said that all the work has been
done in thorough way, with full scientific
knowledge OF conditions, and with rigid
economy of expenditure. There has been no
waste and no extravaganza but at the same time
Maryland has been put right in line with the
most progressive and richest states in this i'm
portant work. At all the great expositions of
recent years, including those at Buffalo, st.
Louis and other cities, the Maryland Survey has
carried off the highest honors for its displays,
and received universal commentator from
those in charge OF similar surveys in other
states.
A most important branch OF the work done
under the auspices Of this survey is the con-
struction of good roads in the various counties
of Maryland. A report from the chief engi-
neer, Mr.. W. w. Crosby, made at Tuesdays
meeting of the Commission, showed that con-
tracts have been awarded for forty miles of
state highways, and twenty miles have already
been built. Nearly all of the twenty-three coun-
ties have taken advantage of the opportunity
offered by the Shoemaker Road Law under
which the state shares with the county the cost
of such improvements. The chief engineer
convinced that there can be no economy in
building cheap roads, has insisted on the con-
struction of the very best and even with that
the work is being done at less cost per mile in
Maryland than in any other state. In fact, dur
ing the first year under good roads law Mary
land will do more work of this character than
ever done by any other state in the same
time under the same conditions.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-12-09
What the President Recommends in His
Message TO CONGRESS on Monday

THAT the national Government assert its
sovereignty over private corporations by the
regulation of industrial activities.
That a Government commission be given the
power to decide whether railroad rate is lust
to prescribe maximum and minimum rate
this rate to be effective within reasonable time,
subject to review by the courts: any kind of
commission rebate (unless for service rem
dered) to be prohibited; that the accounts of
railroads be subject to examination the
accounts of national banks. The President
says he opposes Government ownership of rail-
roads
That Congress consider limiting the hours of
labor reured of railroad employees and the COM
pulsory use OF the block system and other safety
devices.
That insurance be under the supervision and
regulation of the Federal Government.
That Congress consider the question OF fixing
maximum and minimum tariff rates to be APP
piled to countries which favor or discriminate
against the United States.
That unnecessary offices be abolished and
more business-like methods introduced in the
executive departments.
That the publication of campaign contrbu-
tons be required by law; that all contributions
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-12-09
PROSPERITY OF THE FARMERS

THE annual report of Secretary Wilson of
the Department OF Agriculture, affords gratify-
ing evidence of the substantial prosperity of the
farmers OF the country.
Agriculture being the source and foundation
of all other forms OF wealth, when the farmer
thriveS. his atf1uence stimulates every form of in
dustry.
The wealth produced on American farms this
year, reaches the highest aggregate ever attain
ed in this or any other country. "a stupendous
aggregate OF results OF brain. muscle and ma
chine"
The money value Of the combined product
for the year, is represented by bcwildering fig
ures-Sh,4I 100000.
1t is estimated that if the tide OF prosperity
should not recede. it will be found three years
hence that American farmers, constituting a
little more than third OF the population, have
created wealth within ten years equal to half the
entire national wealth created in three centuries
Corn is easily king among American agricul-
tural products. 1t reached its highest produc-
ton last year and its highest value-$I ,2I6 ooo-
900. Next in Importance weath-producer
Tor the farmer is the The value of dairy
products reached the handsome total of $O65,-
100000. The value of the hay crop for the year
was Soo5 100000. In the descending scale, cot
ton follows with an expected yield OF S575,ooo.-
ooo The wheat crop, though the yield was ex-
ceeded IN previous years, reached a record
breaking value-$525 100000. The hen does
not figure in the quotations of the speculative
markets, like cotton and wheat, but if the indus
try OF the hen keeps the pace the value of poul-
try products will rival that of wheat and cotton
Last year the hen added about $5ooooo,o 900 to
the national wealth coming within 100000
of the record-breaking wheat total.
laklng the country over, the value of farm
lands is increasing, according to Secretary Will
sonwhatever may be the situation in certain
sections i'll the east. Within the past five years
of prosperous conditions and better directed
efforts farm values have increased 33.5 per
cent" about one-third, representing an amount
approNlmating $O,133,oooooo. In the face OF
these stupendous figures, who shall say that
farming does not pay? The farmers are con-
trlbuting vastly to our export trade, and have
created balance of trade in favor of this coun-
try, ottsetting an adverse balance against manu-
features and other nonagricultural products.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-12-09
OYSTERS AND OYSTERMEN

THE oyster trouble at Crisfeld, arising out
of the overawing OF Justice kennerly on We'd
nesday OF last week by a number of sympathi-
zers with Ralph Nelson adjudged guilty by the
magistrate OF taking oysters illegally from the
private beds of the Tangicr Packing Company
has created more less of a stir throughout
the State. The Justice was forced, under
threats of bodily harm to reverse his Judgment
The matter has been brought to the attention OF
the Somerset Grand Jury in session, and
efforts will be made to discipline the rioters.
Governor Warfeld was greatly wrought up and
rendered the services OF the militia which hap
PLY, have not yet been required. He also
dispatched the oyster police steamer Governor
Thomas to guard the beds of the Tangier Com
pany which were extensively raided last week.
is claimed by the oyster men that the COM
pany has taken up or practically controls, over
200 acres of oyster grounds, while individual
holders are limited to five acres. The grounds,
which the Nelson's raided were taken up by
Mus Crockett who would not swear that he
owned any such property. Two parties dredg-
ing on these grounds had been previously ac-
quilted on the morning of the trouble, while
Nelson, charged with longing was found guilty
The local Council of the Jr. O. u. A. M.
vouches for Nelson's good repute and petitions
Governor Warfied to remove Justice Kennerly,
whom, it is charged, simply made good threat
he had made to find Nelson guilty. Whatever
the outcome of the trouble, to the story of which
there are two Sides the Justice, too, being the
first to draw weapon, the lamentabe occur
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-12-09
STEIN
He Talks About The New Political Move"

Weeks roll rOundt, und come und go-und
every day brings something's new-und vat do yer
tnk uf de latest poleetikal developments-vy
mein freund Aus CrudderS now say dat Sena-
tors France cannot be Senators-he want to
sidetrack him now like he did Willie Pogue in de
Demokrat caucusses. But N.Y. how hardt Willie
didt keeck-und yer bet dat Docktor France will
not like it und fight to keep de Senator toga so
nice und warm like aboudt himselfesses.
IND in der meantmes de Demokrat police
shuns say dat Docktor France vus not in Cesul
county enuf-but | thinks he WIS here enuf on
cleCshun days anyvay-und it vud be too badt
to not let him hat vat he hat.
| tell yer vat politeeks v,1s funny tings-oldt
Dave Harum say dat politeeks be like Elm WALLER
dog uf his one time-full uf hees-,lnd dey kept
old Dave "a umpn ven evers de WELLER dog vus
aboudt. SO | suppose mein freund Aus Crud-
ders tink he keep Senator France a-jumpin' all
de While i'll order to git to Annapolis NIT de Leg
iSlatures dis time.
de marble ven de udder boy got ivy didn't
dey say all dis aboudt neligbiitesnesses before
dey got beet SO badt-und before de elecshun
supervisors put Docktor Frances nameses on
de tiCkeetz?
Il vunder vy:'-und say" Bosh'-Dat kndt
III Demokrat politeeks make me laf
Somebody's say
"Sten-vat do yer tinl aboudt dat in poet
ree:"
IND | smile und vag mein face-und remark:
1t vus Elm funny game say
Cfpoliteeks dey now vud play;
tlnk dey'd better run away
md come aroundt some udder day.
Next week look oudt again for
"STEIN"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-12-09
GROUSE GETS PLUM

THE matter OF the State Insurance Commits
sionershp vacated by the resignation OF Judge
Duncan, OF Baltimore county who formerly held
the place was settled on Tuesday by the election
of B. +. Grouse, OF Carroll, Chief Clerk i'll the
Comptroller's office who received the votes of
Comptroller Atkinson and Treasurer Nandiver,
Governor Warfcld voted for DoSeph NJ. Street,
editor of the Hartford Democrat, who was back
ed by the Maryland Democratic Editors Asso-
citation. 1t thought that Mr.. Nandiver
would seek to proong the deadlock until the
question of his own reelection was settled, but
the need OF filling the vacancy became impera-
tive, and he joined Dr. Atkinson in support of
Mr.. Grouse, whose election was finally made
unanimous. The office pays $4,000 per annum.
Mr.. Grouse is one OF the Organizations leaders
in Carroll, former member OF the Legislature
and Clerk OF the Court. He is 81 years old,
member of the Bar a graduate of Western
Maryland College and said to be as fitted for the
place as any OF his predecessors.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-12-09
PLAYING FOR POSITION

THERE promises to be contest over the
Presidency OF the State Senate. The Organi-
cation is said to be backing Senator Beaseman,
of Carroll, while Governor Warfield and former
Governor Smith will unite their followers for
Senator Moore, OF Worcester. 1t is further
said that the opposing forces may line up
against each other the Speakership of the
House. Treasurer Nandiver. too, may not
have plain sailing for reelection, as former
Senator Hubner, o. Baltimore county, may be
p, <cd by the Warheld- Smith combine to OPP
pose him. The play OF the Democratic leaders
for position will be interesting, whatever its
results.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-12-09
TOME INSTITUTE NOTES OF INTEREST

Harrison Hall, the new dormitory, is now
open for occupation by the students. This
house has rooms for severty-three boys. 1t is
bnilt OF Port Deposit granite with trimmings of
limestone. The design is colonialin harmony
with the other school buildings. The building
has Jour stories. The rooms on the top floor
are built with large dormer windows. These
windows break the monotony of outline so Of
ten present in large dormtory. A roomy
porch at the front OF the building also lends at
tractivcness.
There is an iron fre-escape at either end of
The dormtory; these, however, do not detract
from its general symmetry of outline.
'ihc interior of the dormitory is finished in
chestnut. with the exception of the lobby, which
IS paneled and tmbered in weathered oak.
The halls have a wide wainscoting of green
burlap. The rooms are finished in ordinary I'M
tinted plaster
A bath ROOM finished in marble and equipped
with showers lockers, and SO on, is situated on
each floor
The three masters in charge of the dormitory
have separate suites of rooms. These rooms
have private showers attached.
Each boy S room is furnished whit weather.
ed oak desk, chffonief, a book rack, chairs and
the like The beds which are of iron, are made
to fold up into closet, thus making the room
more spacious in the day time.
Harrison Hall was designed by Wyatt and
-NolllllS, VI IdllllllOlc, dnu clcSlCu ny Ilcllly
Smith & Sons. of the same city. The building
cost about $4,000.
On Tuesday evening those who were men,
bers of the old S. E. D.-the debating society,"
and all interested met and formed new literary
society. BY an unanimous vote the name was
changed to ",The Curran Literary Society," in
honor of the late DR.. James Harris Curran, of
the school faculty.
NJ. B. Doub, 'o7, was elected President w. C.
Allen, 'o7, VicePresident; A. K. Arthur 'o6,
Secretary, and P. S. Herr, o7, Treasurer
The first meeting of the new Society was held
Friday December 8, and the following pro-
gram was rendered.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-12-09
TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT

THE Elkton correspondents of Baltimore
newspapers, succeeded in exciting mild sensa-
ton in Cecil county this week in the reported
intention of the friends of ex-senator Austin l..
Crothers to contest the eligibility of his success
fu opponent for the Senate OF Maryland, Dr.
Joseph |. France, of Port Deposit. who was
turned as elected to a seat in the Senate at the
election held on November 7, by majority OF
424 votes.
AS far as THE WING can ascertain the no.
tce of contest required by law, to be served in
such cases within thirty days from the date of
election, and which expired on Thursday, the
9TH st.,-has not been served by Mr. Crothers
and so far as he is concerned, we learn will not
be given.
1t remains to be seen, therefore, whether any
other person persons, the Senate itself
will question DR.. France title to seat in that
body.
1t is possible that he might be asked to stand
aside until the fact of his residence in Cecil
county for the time prescribed by law, if dis
puted, was established.
1t would be difficult, however, probably i'm
possible, to show that DR.. France had not &C
quired and maintained residence in Cecil from
the date OF his marriage to that OF his triumph
ant election.
So far as Mr. Crothers is concerned, he would
have been merely a necessary party to the pro-
ceedings. and would likely have derived no
benefit from DIR. Frances rejection as the prob
able outcome would have been a new election.
Any proceedings that may yet be taken, will
have to be initiated by parties other than Mr..
Crothers.
The chances are, that DR.. France will be
seated without question, as the Senator from
Cecil, and will we'll serve the people who gave
him so splendid a vote of confidence in Novem-
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-12-09

renee has focused attention upon the matter
of oyster legislation.
The Hannah bill is apparently winning friends
in the nOn-oyster counties. and their representa-
tives and those from the Bay Shore sections
will thresh out the question, to whether any
thing shall be done to improve the oyster stua-
ton. The average citizen of the oyster coun-
ties seems to think that the people of other
counties have concern with the matter of
oysters except to pay their market price, and
not few llamanites would save the oyster at
the expense OF the FISHERMAN. 1t ought to be
possible to secure an adjustment that would
conserve all interests involved in the rational
treatment OF the oyster question.
DR.. J. l. France, Senator elect, in a recent
letter to the Baltimore News, voiced his own
attitude and probably that of citizens in general
of Cecil toward the Hannah bill as follows
To the Editor of the News
In regard to the Haman oyster bill, | would
say that | would favor any legislation which |
thought would foster and build up the oyster
industry provided | was convinced that such
legislation were fair and just to all, and espec-
tally to the citizens of the oyster counties.
While many of my constituents in Cecil
county are in favor OF the Haman bill because
OF its good-roads features, not one of them has
asked me to pledge myself to this particular
form of Legislation, until | should have oppor-
tunity to hear the matter fully discussed and
explained especially by the men representing
the citizens OF those counties where this ques
ton is one of such vital Importance.
In Cecil county, | am proud to say, the mere
fact that the advocates of the Haman bill prom
Use good roads would be nothing in favor of the
measure. if it could be shown that the measure
was unj ust. and that it would work injury to the
citizens of sister counties In Cecil we want
the maximum good for ourselves. without OPP
preston and injury to others. This is why we
suspend judgment until we hear the question
fully and fairly discussed although we most
heartily favor fair oyster legislation, and es-
pecally if at the same time we could get a reve-
nue. for the Improvement of Our roads
Port Deposit, Nov. IS J. |. FRANCE.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-12-09

for political purposes be prohibited by law.
That the Santo Domingo arrangement be
confirmed by treaty in order to prevent chaos
in that republic.
That promotions in the army hereafter be by
selection and not by seniority.
That the units of the navy be not increased
in number but that one battleship be built each
wear to replace some vessel of out-o-date tpe.
That bureau of naturalization be established
and measures taken to restrict immigrants; that
efforts be made to prevent the congestion OF
immigrants in the Eastern cities and more Of
them sent to the Southern States.
That the entire code of United States criminal
laws and land laws be revised.
That pension system be instituted in the life
saving service.
That the nation care for the graves of the
Confederate dead
That the Pure Food laws and Copyright law
be completely changed and made much stronger.
That the Philippines be granted free trade
with the United States.
That Hawaii be fortified and American citi-
zenship conferred on the people OF Porto Rico
That Indian Territory and Oklahoma be
Jointly admitted as one State and Arizona and
New Mexico as another.
That Alaska be granted a regular delegate in
Congress.
That sufficient money be at once appropriated
to continue the work on the Panama canal.
That the consular system be changed, all con-
sus put on fee basis, and corps OF inspectors
of consulates created.