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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1911-12-23
Tupper's Unexpected
Christmas Present

Upper arose Christmas morning pre-
pared for the inevitable. He smiled to
himself cynically as he inserted himself
into his "other" trousers, and thought
things done up in tissue paper and labeI-
ed For George" He knew that he
would find a good many old friends
among the packages.
There would be the usual wildly en-
broiderd slippers, an impossible necktie
or so, two or three pairs of suspenders,
because he always wears belt; a box
of cheap cigars with a nifty Spanish
senorita sitting on the lid, the same as
reform Mayor; another matchbox to
add to his collection, a full-dress shirt
shield to remind him of the old days
when he used to wear his dress suit oc-
casionsly-oh, they'd all be there. He
Just knew it. But he was used to it, so
what matter?
why can't the women folks around
house forget few of these things man
gets each year, and let him take the
money and get himself something tat
he really wants." he thought to himself
"A fur lined overcoat, for instance. But
aw, no. They wouldn't stand for any
thing like that" He had mentioned
wanting new overcoat early in the Fall
but the misses had ridiculed the idea
And when he brought home that set of
books he'd been wanting, the whole fam
lily jumped on him and abused him as if
he was a crook.
He started to unite his packages
In few minutes he found himself I'M
wrapping an extremely large bundle.
This was something out of the ordinary.
Oh, it must be a silk dressing gown.
How he hated such things!
But it wasn't.
1t was his fur lined overcoat.
Maybe he didn't feel cheap or anything
then. What cad-what a crab he had
been. He'd even thought of overlooking
that jewelry the wife wanted just be-
cause she had made such fuss when he
spoke of buying new overcoat. And
here it was, all because she wanted to
surprise him. Wasn't WHEY the albright
girl, though? She'd probably saved up
the money out of her allowance-probab-
ly had done without a whole lot of
things she wanted. Well, he was glad
he hadn't been a cheap skate and cut
down her Christmas list anyhow.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1911-12-23
APPLETON

Preaching at Head of Christiana at 2.3O
p. m. on Sunday. Everyone is invited.
Mrs. John Law is recovering from
severe cold.
Mrs. Ellis Brown is entertaining her
mother, Mrs Kirk
Mr. David Alexander, of Baltimore, is
visiting in this neighborhood.
Clyde Robinson is visiting at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs E. l.. Robinson.
jackson Sunday School is preparing a
CI tstmas program.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1911-12-23

AHe Dn%1e-'Why, Mr. sorrowful what makes you sit on
the doorstep!"
hn S1uoaynl- I'm just waiting for Mary to hand me out
bite of cold lunch. | 90 in the house on washday
it smells like bone mill
An Drug Nonsense Your wife washed with Fels-Naptba
soap to-day and all done hours ago. She has
nice hot lunch for you and had read and play the
piano besides. And there's any boly smell when
Fels- Naptha's used
There was a woman who made PRAYER
to be saved from washday with all its care.
Then she tried Fels-Naptha and quit pray
ing that particular prayer 1t wasn't ex-
actly washday that she meant. What she
really did mean was to be saved from boil
ing clothes, with its resultant nauseous
steam and heat, and from back-breaking
hard rubbing
Fels-Naptha answers that kind of petit
ton completely, if you use it the
FelS-Naptha way. Follow directions on
the red and green wrapper For white
clothes you'll read: Soap the clothes, roll
and let them soak in cold or lukewarm
water for 80 minutes. Then rub lightly,
rinse, hang out on the line No, you
don't boil them; Fels-Naptha takes the
Place of that and hard rubbing, too.
Fcls-N ptha has many other valuable
uses washing dishes for instance. You'll
find directions for all on the wrapper.
b sure and follow them.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1911-12-23

Meanwhile Mrs. Upper was standing
off enjoying Tupper's delight over his
new coat.
Were you surprised" she asked him.
you know | was so afraid the tailor
might let the cat out of the bag by send
ing in a bill, because l ordered it fully
a month ago. But he was real nice about
it-said he wouldn't send the bill to you
until after Christmas. Wasn't that ac-
commodating of him."
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1911-12-23
A Terrible Blunder

to neglect liver trouble. Never do 1t.
Take DR.. Kings New Life Pills on the
first sign of constipation, biliousness or
inactive bowels ana prevent virulent IN
digestion, jaudice or gall stones. They
regulate liver, stomach and bowels and
builds up your health Only Csc at ALL
DRUGGISTS.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1911-12-23
FATHER!

Mother wants a necklace,
Some silver and table,
A costly rug, a fancy jug,
And then a coat of sable.
Mollie wants a sunburst,
The most expensive make;
If Jack don't get a touring car
His little heart will break.
Alice wants a bulldog,
A ring and baby grand;
If Tom don't get that motorboat
He'll kick to beat the band.
Grandma wants a Bible
And years supply of snuff;
The servants must get money
Or they'll walk out in huff.
No one thinks of father,
Poor old faithful slave!
He'll be lucky If he gets
A hair cut and a shave!
j. A. F.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1911-12-23
Ends Winters Troubles

To many winter is season of trouble
The frost-bitten toes and fingers, chap
ped hands and lips, chilblains, cold sores,
red and rough skins, prove this But
such troubles fly before Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve A trial convinces. Greatest
healer of Burns, Boils, Piles, Cuts, Sores,
Bruises, Ec ema and Sprains. Only 25c
at ALL DRUGGISTS
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1911-12-23
IF You Are i'll

from any disorder of the STOMACH, LIVER or
KIDNEYS, or if your bowels are inactive at
times, or you should suffer from headaches,
get "a SO cent bottle of SEVEN BARKS of your
druggist. Ifyou are run down and don't feel
as young and clipper as you used to, give
SEVEN BARKS fair trial; twill purify your
blood, clear your system and brain, and
make life worth living. 1t is absolutely
harmless, is highly palatable, and will not
disturb the most delicate stomach.
For sale at druggists at so cents per
bottle. Don't fail to try it. Address
LYMAN BROWN, IS Murray St, New York, NY.
Newport daily independent., 1911-10-10
Supreme Court Denies Motion.

< In the supreme court Monday at Little Rock, the motion for a
 rehearing in the case of Collier ct al versus Newport Water, Light & Power Company, was denied and the cases are now finally settled in favor of the de- fendant.
Newport daily independent., 1911-10-10

I- -1t : .-z holding of cotton for better prices. Gov. o. B. Colquitt of Texas wired Governor Dona- ghey yesterday as follows:
 "The continued decline in the price of cotton in the opinion of we'll informed men is not justi- fled by the supply. It has been suggested that conference of governors of the cotton produc- ing states and their secretaries tof agriculture be called at an early date for the purpose of discussing the welfare of the South's chief product and de- wise ways, if possible, to check the decline in price. Inasmuch as Texas produces nearly one- third of the American crop, am taking the liberty to ask if the
  suggestion meets with your ap- pfoy5; nat VOL indicate a date and place which you think most coT v9nient for the conference" i Governor Donaghey sent the following reply:
 Your wire received concern ing conference of governors of cotton growing states for pur- pose of discussing situation and to devise ways to check de ;,,ne in price. Beg to suggest that this meeting be held at Little Rock as the city nearest the cen- ter of cotton production. Think the meeting should be held as soon as possible. Would sllg. gest Thursday of this week. Farmers of Arkansas will co-op- crate in any way even to holding half or more of crop until better price. By all means let us push the matter. Please advise me what further arrangements may De raade.'
Newport daily independent., 1911-10-10
Additional Local.

l T. W. Hopkins left on No. this morning for business points 1 up the Iron Mountain. They touch the spot-Virtue's 1 Little Liver Granules at. City Drug Store. 39d1m J. H. Hand of Melville was a guest at the Hazel hotel last night, en route to the state fair at Hot Springs.
 w. w. Kidd, who bought Burk- hart property in Chastain's Ad- dition, is having the cottage fixed and remodeled for a beau tiful home.
 Captain T. D. Kinman return ed from Little Rock this morn ing, where he had gone to see his sister, Mrs. Quinn of Green vile, Miss, who was passing through Little Rock.
 The firm of Grant &. Mack are partners in every sense of the word. Both suffered severe chills Monday and each was com pelled to call in a physician. They are both out again how ever.
 Rev. H. H. Hunt of Argenta and MT. Charles Russell of Lo- noke will arrive this week to as- sist the local pastor in a reviv- al meeting, which opens Sunday at the court house.
 What sort of an. impression of your store is your next ad- vertisement in The Independ- ent to give to the person WHO HAS NEVER BEFORE READ or YOUR STORE?
 Babbitt Metal loc ID. at h pendent office. 51btf
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-08
CROSSING POLICE
ASK HELP ON BILL
TO CHANGE STATUS
They Urge Commissioners
to Seek Law From
Congress.

J. L. Patched, B. A. Lamb, and w.
L. Davis. representing the Crossing Po-
licemen's Association, appeared before
the Commissioners today to urge their
cooperation In obtaining the passage
of the bill placing crossing policemen
In the same status with members of
the Metropolitan police force in regard
to leave Of absence and increase in
salary.
The salaries Of the policemen at the
Intersection of the street railways are
paid by the railroad companies. They
are paid SIS a month. and although SUBJ
jected to the rules and discipline Of the
Police Department no provision IL made
for increase Of pay, nor are they al
lowed the twenty days annual and
thirty days sick leave given the men,
bers OF the regular force. When alb
sent on account Of sickness or by rea-
son Of injury. even though It be received
in the line Of duty. payment for the
time lost Is deducted from their SAL
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-08
Grows hair and we
can prove it
Hair Becomes Soft, Fluffy, Lus-
trous and Beautiful Immediately
After q Danderine Hair Cleanse
Get a Is Cent Bottle Now and
Forever Stop Falling Hair, Itching
Scalp and Dandruff

A little Danderine now will Immediately double
the beauty of your hair-No difference how dull.
faded brittle and scraggy, just moisten cloth with
Danderine and carefully draw it through your hair
taking one small strand at time. The effect is
immediate and amazing-your hair will be light,
fluffy and wavy and have an appearance of album
dance; an incompatible lustre, softness and luxu-
rance, the beauty and simmer of true hair health.
Try as you will after an application Of Danderine,
you cannot find single trace of dandruff or loose
or falling hair and your scalp will not itch, but
what will please you most will be after few weeks
use when you will actually see new hair, fine and
downy at frst-yes-but really new har-sprouting
all over the scalp. .-..a ~
Danderine is to the hair what fresh showers Of rain
and sunshine are to vegetation. hgoes right to the
roots, nvigorates and strengthens them. Its life
producing properties cause the hair to grow album
dainty long, strong and beautiful.
Get a rs cent bottle of Knowlton's Danderine
from any drug store toilet counter and prove to
yourself tonight now-that your hair is as pretty
and soft any-that il has been neglected injured
by careless treatment-that's all-you surely can
have beautiful hair and lots of 1t, II you will just
try little Danderine. Real surprise awaits you,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-08
CASCARFTS CLEANSE
LIVER AND BOWELS
No Biliousness, Headache, Sick, Sour
stomach, Indigestion, Coated
Tongue or Consultation.

Furred Tongue, Bad Taste. Indiges-
ton. sallow Skin. and Miserable Head
aches come from a torpid liver, and
ciogged bowels. which cause your
stomach to become filled with undi-
gested food. which sours and ferments
ike garbage In swill barrel. That's
the hrst step to untold misery--indi-
gestion, foul gases. bad breath, yellow
skin. mental fiars, everything that il
horrible and nauseating. A Cascaret
tonight will give you a thorough cleans
ing inside and straighten you out by
morning. They work while you sleep-a
10-cent box from your druggist Will keep
you feeling good for months. Millions
OF men and women take a Cascaret
now and then to keep their stomach.
liver and bowels regulated. and never
know q miserable moment. Don't for
get the children-their little insides need
q good, gentle cleansing. too.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-08
Potomac COnclave
Chooses New Officers

Potomac Conclave. No. 40. Hepta-
Sophs, elected officers for the year
lat q meeting held in Pythian temple
last night. These officers will be in
stalled on the night OF january 10. at
which time the conclave will celebrate
its fifteenth anniversary in this city.
The celebrat ton will be in the nature OF
Pittebursh. supreme archon, and John
w. Cruett, Of Baltimore, supreme or
0nnixer are expected to attend and
make speeches.
After the election Of officers Last
night q smoker and buffet luncheon was
enjoyed. The officers elected were:
Archon, Walter E. White; provost,
Inspector. H. Wolff, warden. o. Wess-
berg; sentinel, G. w. Nelson; secretary,
M. +. Pines: financier, 8. Siegel; trea s.
smith. Dr. SVe w q lJph s,ees' and 1G Dr.
Thomas c. Burke.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-08

aries. No allowance 10 made for pen
sions on retirement.
In presenting these facts Policeman
Patched directed attention also to the
Increased cost Of living.
Major Sylvester has approved the re-
quest and has recommended the pass
age Of the bill. At present there are
forty-three crossing policemen.
and sick leave at the minimum salary
OF $500 a. year. II would require an
annual expenditure Of $5,375 q year. I'm
der the classification OF salaries the
mount would be increased proportion
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-08
LAST HOLDINGS OF
TRUST CORPORATION
soon TO Be SOLD
Funds Will Me Turned Over
i to Receiver of Defunct
Institution.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU,
ALEXANDRIA,. VA. DEC


The last of the property holdings of
the defunct Virginia Safe Deposit and
Trust Corporation WILSON be convert
Cd into cash and turned over to the re-
ceivers and the commissioners of sale
discharged, while the legal entangle-
ments incident to the concerns failure
are expected to occupy the courts here
( for months. OF the real estate owned
by the trust corporation at the time Of
failure, all now has been disposed Of
save three holdings, which include the
hank buildings at Charlottesville and
Remington, Va, and Ave lots Of land
At Newport News.
The building at Charlottesville 10 to
be sold at public auction Saturday, De-
csmber l6. 1t is Expected to bring in
the neighborhood of $4,000.
: The annual banquet and reception OF
Andrew jackson Lodge No. 100 to its
companion lodge, Alexandria Washing-
ton Lodge No. q. was given at the
more s than 20 Masons being present.
An elaborate repast was served by. the
women of Martha Washington Chap.
ter, Order Of the Eastern Star. Fol-
Carpenter. chaplain. addresses were
Given BY Charles II. Callahan, Henry
Knox Field, J. william May. James Il.
alexander; and the Rev; H. NJ. Gantcr inter:
speakers.
Funeral services for Marion B. Mil
Ter. actor; who died at Alexandria s
from Wheatley's Undertaking estab-
'lishment this morning, the Rev. Edgar
Carpenter, rector Of Grace Episcopal
order Of Eagles sft"rded in a body
"
Funeral services for Malcolm Harring-
Harrington, accidentally shot by com
panion, last monday, were conducted at
the residence, sos Prince street, this
afternoon. by the Rev. H. M. Canter,
e Church. g South A' "e'"0o''' Ap'''0Da'
BY a decree in corporation court yes
terday in the suit Of Julian T. Burke.
sale Of warehouse, in an alley between
Fairfax and Royal street, near Market
place. to the Carlin- Hulfish Company,
Of and
was confirmed y
In the case Of strouse & Co. against
Thomas d. Downey and others. a de-
cree has been entered in corporation
court, confirming the report of the spe-
cial commissioner of distribution Of sale
Members Of Potomac Lodge of odd
Fellows. last night instituted and con-
ferred degrees in the new Independence
tiall. at Manassas. A banquet was
served. NJ ,,.Ta -
A supper was given last night by the
Womcns Auxiliary to r. E. Lee Camp
Of Confederate Veterans, the proceeds
Of which will be devoted to the fund to
purchase markers for Confederate
Special services were held at st.
observance Of the feast Of the Immacu-
late Conception.
Miss Elizabeth Grayson, aged sixty
nve, died this morning. The funeral will
be held in Manassas, Va.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-08
Revival Movement TO
Be Pushed In Virginia

Plans to reach every city and town In
Virginia will be made by the local aux
iIiary cities committee of the Men and
Religion Forward Movement Mt a meet
ing to. be held In the Y. M. c. A. build
Ing this evening. Arrangements have
already been made for starting cam.
cities and towns viii also be taken in
charge by number Of Washington
churchmen, who have volunteered to
extend the work OF the movement
through the State.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-08
Getting Jury for the
Packers to Be Slow

CHICAGO. Dec. ga long drawn out
effort to procure jury to try the ten
millionaire packers on charges Of crim-
inal conspiracy In restraint OF trade,
was indicated by the ease with which
counsel for the defendants weeded out
veniremen.
When the court convened today the
Government had tentatively passed
twelve veniremen. Not one OF these, n
was said, was acceptable to tho pack
ers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-08

Ter, actor, who died at Alexandria
Hospital Wednesday night. were held
from Wheatley's undertaking estab-
'lshment this morning, the Rev. Edgar
Carpenter, rector of Grace Episcopal
Church, officiating. Members Of the
Order Of Eagles attardAd in body
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-08
DR.. Wiley on Tour of
Week Giving Addresses

DR.. Harvey w. Wiley Is in Indian
apolis this afternoon. and tonight will
make an address In Chicago. -.
OP. Wiley will be away from WASH
ington about week. He Is to make
addresses before a number of pAysi-
and New England States. One of his
speeches will be made in Boston.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-08
String Beans

26c cans, Schriver's Al String
less, can 1Sci dozen $500.
i zoe cans Superlative Strinpl
Beans. can 1Bcl dozen Sl.BO.
15c cans October String Beans.
can l0c, dozen SI.IO.
Blue Ridge White label String
less Beans. can Zoe. dozen, SI.IO.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-08

Funeral services for Malcolm Harring
ton. the sixteen::year-old son Of P. T
Harrington, accidentally shot by com
panion, last monday, were conducted a
the residence, 9OS Prince street, thil
afternoon. by the Rev. H. M Canter
pastor of the Methodist Episcopa
Church, South
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-08

A Remarkable Value in
Pineapple
This is the Finest Hawaiian
Island Product and is priced to
you at big reduction.
HUNTS SUPREME BRAND. sold
everywhere at 35c per can,
special price per dozen $2.75; CEo
HUNTS STAPLE BRAND. No.
cans Blue Label, special here tx
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-01
REAL ESTATE AND
BUILDING NEWS
tContInusd Fron F!rst ragel

I-GSE.
indicate that there vii be good b1aJ-
ness In the EARL, dayy OF tha now yesr
Furthermore, am told by bankers
ana folks VINO arc in c!ose touch with
bankers that We can expect a looseD-
ing np OF the money bags early in tho
new ycar But whether this proves to
be altogether as true as ny banker
friend in.imatca the fact IS that any
body %ho wants to borrow money on
real estate security can get st. even If
me banks sec proper to tighten zip on
All other linen.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-01

track. namely, 791 miles. with which
amount she is far in the lead, North
Carolina coming next with l6l miles.
from which point the figures dwindie
20 almost nothing. Maryland having
the smallest amount of any State.
Texas also leads the list for 1oII
with vi miles, and Florida second.
proposing ISL miles most of which is
iit sesE 10 ne constructed. Georgia prom
ures tau on abruptly. and show tie
least promise of new mileage to he in
, ,,Giinisaana, namely. 80 miles. The new
oI the work done by the Santa Fo
system which will complete its eXten
siVc new construction, or at least most
OF II. during 1911.
In connection with this glance ov.r
the work OF The year. 1t is Darticularlv
interesting to look farther ana see
M ME- mas been done since 1902 when a
pig record for railroad construction
WSs made IN the section under con-
sheraton. In that year i.l00 miles Of
new new line were reported built, Of which
known IS Oklahoma. but part of which
re 'heh called indian Territory
, ieNa. IN lto: had only 5ss miles Of
heVefai Years she has built more tina n
any. other STATE The grand total IN
iseS teil of abou; 800 miles as com
pa'ca with 1902. and in 1893 a low
marx Of 24ei miles was made from
woh!ch there vas gradual rise until
I9o1' In which year 1881 miles Lrsre
reported From this there was an
abrupt drop 10 i,TsI miIAs In !s6s. In
tsgs mere were 300 more miles re-
ported. and as noted abo;a tha
amount this year is practicsII;. ~ a
zane as last The large table pfesentI
"a, "a herewith reveals that T4xas estab-
lisheh low water mark for railroad
CONSTRUCTION In 1905 leapiny next year
70 a nigh record. and the last two
Years she has PRACTICABLE lived up to
inat mark, although 1907 and 1908
we're considerably below g. The REQ