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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1913-11-22
CECILTON

Miss Willie Akin, of the Manor, is
the CUES, of Miss Mable Coppa2e.
Mrs. Thomas p .erce is visiting her SIS
ter, Mrs. Robert hurry, in Philadelphia.
Mrs. John Benson, of Philadelphia,
visited her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
p. Jones, recently.
Miss Pearl Short resumed her duties as
teacher in the Grove Neck school on
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rooert Y. Weed have
been visiting friends and relatives in
Philadelphia and Darby.
Mrs. James A. Smith is Wis ting her
daughter MIS-. George Boyles of near
Galena.
MIR. and Mrs. John F. Coppage were
Baltimore Visions On MONDAY and Tues
lay.
Messrs. George Watts and son, Ray
mond Watts, of Townsend, spent Sunday,
Monday with relatives in town.
Mrs Louise Steward, who has been
visiting relatives in Wilmington has re-
turned home.
Miss Belle Galbrailh, of Fingerboard
School has been i'll near Earlevilile and
Miss Mary Blackway has been teaching in
her place.
Mrs. w. Garry, of Kelnedyvi lie, visit
ed her father, Mr.. James Smith, Wednes-
lay.
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PfRRYVILLE

Mr. and Mrs William Sou Shy, of Bal
timore, visited Mr.. and Msr. j. w. Coch
ran this week.
Mrs Alon.o GILLESPIE and daughter,
Dorothy, have returned home after
Spending few days in Wilmington.
Mrs. Frank Hornberger and Miss Mao
mi Ryan and Mr.. Otley Ryan spent Sat
urday last in Baltimore.
Mr.. VIM. Baker and family and Miss
Edith Smith spent few days the pasS
week in Philadelphia and New York
mrs. Er. l.. G Taylor entertained the
Ladies Art Circle on Wednesday after
noon last.
Mr.. Ira Owens, who has been quite i'll,
is able to be al h work again
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Motherall and
Master Maxwell Schuster, of Wilmington
were guests of Mrs. Ida Jones the past
week.
Mrs. Kate McVey entertained the Lad
les Aid Society on Monday evening last
Mrs. John Campbell spent a few days
in Philadelphia this week.
Mr. Wallace owens was in Wilmington
Wednesday.
Mrs Benjamin Hornberger and Miss
Miriam Keesey spent Saturday last in
Baltimore.
Mr.. l. B. Hewitt, of Wilmington, was
town visitor this week.
The entertainment given by The Havre
de Grace NJ. E. Church in Perryville, on
November IA, was grand success, the
net proceeds being $3.50, which wal
equally divided between the performers
and the Perryvile NJ. f. Sunday school.
~ NJ
Sun were Philadelphia visitors this week.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1913-11-22
WOODLAND

The Ladies' Aid Society met at the
Hail. Saturday afternoon, to further
plans for the supper and bazaar to be
held in the Hall December H.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles X. Gibson were
week end guess of A.r. and Mrs X. c..
Gibson, of oxford
ar. and MRS. Walter Buckley, Mr.. and
Mrs. Herberl Mccall and Mrs. J. B. Gull
lea, o. Philadelphia, came down to Mr..
Clinton JACKSON Saturday in Mr., Bick-
ley's automobile, all returning Sunday
but Mrs. Buckley, who will spend the
week with her relatives here.
mrs Erwood Sparks of Baltimore, has
been a recent guest of her sister, Mrs
G. w. Poist.
he Girls Embro derry Club will meet
with Mrs. Lila Brown, Saturday.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1913-11-22
TELL US WHY

EVERY citizen of this county, who Is
lures and its taxes ought to study the
subject at first hand as nearly as pos
sible.
We might begin with an examination of
the recently published summary of eX-
penditures for the fiscal yer ending
June 80. 1913.
Those expenditures run up to total of
5000, 764.95 and this without taking in,o
account al all the 100000 charged 10 per-
manent roads. THIS 5000, 764 80 repre-
sents the current expenditures of the
county for the past fiscal year; repre-
sents in a word the rate at which we have
been living in our puDnc analls. And IL
is a rate which calls Tor INJURY and
thorough examination. If in This expen-
dilure there had been included any large
constructive WORK, of an unusual nature,
the case would be entire,y dinerenI. AS
a matter or fact it Simply SHOWS us
jumping up some $oU,OvO 10 100000 per
year in our rate of living. And that is
an enormous jump. Sucn ii DuuSet VI
expenditures must BE- carefully probed
before we can hope u secure ANY redu;-
ton of the tax rate. Moreover, as long
as such record faces us IL naturally
makes the peop.e Say on cOnsenting to
any addition TO their hnanciAl burdens
in the shape of any large expenditures
for any puDlc imp ovement.
Why have we come 20 Inis enormous
increase of the cost in the conduct OF
our county goveinmeLt! Noooiy ought
to be aole to answer that question bet
ter than our public Off, las. They are
in position to secure tie Information
needful to the answering of this ques-
ton; and as the ser ants of the public
it is their busnt SIS to secure that infor-
nation and to furnish that answer.
AS a mater OF fact Ihe county ought
to hold them re- pJnsible for an answer
A county official, who is not interested
enough or Who is not capable enough to
inform the people on so vial subject,
is not the sort of person to be entrusted
with the responsible adm. nj ration of
public affairs.
There must be some discove able reason
for Cecil's unusually high tax rate and
unusually high cost of coun,y administra-
ton. 1t is up to those in official and
therefore responsible positions to find
out just what that res son is
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1913-11-22
Real Estate Transfers

Frank NJ. Hedrick, of Philadelphia, and
others, to Harry c. Griffin, Hedrick prop
er0y at Chesapeake City, IS and other
conside rations.
Frank Kemether, of Wilmington, to
Tunis c. Foltz, two properties on Bridge
street, Elkton, so and o.her considera-
tions.
Ernest Wood and wife to William w.
Russell and wife, % acre property in Elk
Neck, $1,000.
Charles E. Head and John c. Head,
Trustees, to John R Carson, property in
Port Deposit, $3.50.
Frank E. Williams and wife to Elisha
d. Kirk, property above, So and other
considerations.
Washington Underwood to the Rose
bank Cemetery Company, l acre at Cal
vert, $3.50.
William w. and Elisha d. Kirk, Execu-
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DEPUTY SHERIFF REYNOLDS.

While passing bouquets about Elkton
to the people landed In office by the for
tunes of politics, don't forget to lay a
sheaf of chrysanthemums at the feet of
Jacob Reynolds, deputy to the sheriff Of
Cecil county. Jake was originated in the
vicinity of Cecil Paper Mills, and in his
rawboned colthood came to The Press
Office to learn the printing business. He
brought with him large assortment OF
knowledge along other lines. One day
Jake faded, and places that knew him
we'll about oxford knew him no more.
That was just after tie Fourth of July,
when Jake had turned Andy Reynolds
boat loose on the flood tide Of the Octo-
raro during an outing of The Press force.
When Foreman Hutchinson, F. X. Kimble
and w. T. Wright, who We're comrades
of Jake in the good old days. heard of
his position as keeper of the peace and
officer of the law, they decided that from
their recollection of some of his lurid
escapades, the best thing Jake could do
for the weil-being of the community
would be to put himself in irons. But
seriously speaking, We are CAD that Jake
has grown up to be good man and that
he has the confidence of the people of
Cecil Several of the boys of The Press
have earned fame, but Jake is the first
one to be sheriff. When we go to Elk
ton We'll call on jacob.
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Special Mention

Just now the following depa tments are up
to the highest point Of exec lence and we'll
worth your attention:
Dress Goods and Silks. Laces and Trim
mngs, Gloves and Hosiery Neckwear and
Ribbons, Household Linens and Bedding, Cor
sets and Brassieres, Sweaters and House Gar
ments.
The Christmas line of Handkerchief, Lea
ther Goods imported Baskets now ready for
your choosing
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1913-11-22

We make free delivery by parcels post OF
express to all points Alterations made free o.
charge. We invite credit accounts from those
OF established credit
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1913-11-22
LANDED IN THE rENATE.

Frank f. Williams, edi.or of the Cecil
Wing, keeps up s winning reak and
has landed Sena or al 80 ~ small
majority, but a majority Is a majority
whether great or small, and we congra-
tulate our brother, and feel sure he will
adorn the Senate with the same dignity
he has observed in his position as editor
of county paper People who are al
ways striving to stir up strife tried to
uncover a mares mes since the election
by the allegation that Editor Williams
is ineligible because he is a minister, but
all they succeeded in making was a
noise. The editor is not minister, but
surely his rise to a pastorate, to an edi
torship, and so on to the State Senate
will not detract from his ability, and we
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1913-11-22
Kennard & Co.
Garment News

For all that is best and most correct in gar
ments visit our garment section where can be
seen more models than in any one department
we know Of In every instance styles are con-
fined to us in this market and every one we
show has Nhat distinctive and ndescrlbable
something about it that makes it readily re-
cognized as being different from the usual
sorts Our fall selling has been unprecedented
every day, week and month showing an increase
over previous ones. There must be reason
for this most gratifying businss; these reasons
We are sure can be traced to large assortments,
distinctive styles, moderation in price, perfect
fitting, best workmanship, careful and intelligent
service. All OF the foregoing you will note on
a visit here.
hundred or more new arrivals in Top
Coats repre.-ntng the best ideas in styles and
fabrics at $1,000, $500, $500, S2o.oo $4,000,
$4,000 and up to $65loo each. Astrakhan,
Bouce, Chinchilla and Zbeline are all we'll
represented
Beautiful Suits in a wide range of styles and
fabrics, at 1900 to $500 each, with every in
between price.
Dresses for every OCCASION
Separate Skirts and Waists
Reliable Furs and Fur Garments
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1913-11-22
Elkton Town Council
Elkton, November

Elkton, November 8, 1913.
Elkton Town Council met in regular
session on above date. Present Dr.. II.
Arthur Mitchell, President, Samuel H
Krg, Cadmus Price, ". r. Bennett,
Treasurer VIM. r. Gilpin, Bailiff Geo. NJ.
Potts.
The Treasurer submitted his report
showing receipts and disbursements to
be as follows:
Receipts .......... .........$ 1552. &c
Disbursements ........ ...... 565 go
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Comments By Neighbor

Cur neighbor of the Oxford Press
shows his interest in some of the per
sonal products of the late election in
Cecil county by The following pair of
paragraphs
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1913-11-22
Cash balance

The following bills were passed and
ordered paid: The Cecil Democrat $14.16,
Charles Warner Co $43 &c, CaGmus
Price $27.59 Charles S Boulder $1445
Edward Lewis s4.24, Daniel Purnell s6.3s.
William Hughes 1858, Edward Cannon
$3.50, George Walker 50, William Nc
Dowell 49, E. Del ert e. Bros S239
The Secretary was instructed to order
from Charles Warner & Co. COO bricks
to finish the sidewalk on East Main ST.
Adjourned
VICTOR R BENNETT, Secretary.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1913-11-22

see no reason why Editor Williams or
any other man would not make the bet
ter Senator If he were a minister. If
there is such a law as that, it should be
expunged.
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tors of Alfred Kirk, to Frank E. Will
liams, farm of 100 acres in Sixth district,
5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-24
WILSON SHOCKED TO
HEAR OF DEATH OF
DEPOSED PRESIDENT.
Fails to Comment Upon the
Policy of Government i'm
Crisis Received No
Communication


Princeton, N: j., February 2s.-Presi-
dert-elect Wilson was shocked to hear
the news that Madero and suarez had
been killed in Mexico City.
IT'S too bad he sighed, when he first
learned of the shooting through Assoc
ciated Press dispatches. He refrained
from commenting, saying he would main
tain his policy Of silence until he had
taken office.
While nothing has come from Mr.. Will
son to Indicate what his attitude would
be- he has keot himself consistently in
formed OF developments by a careful
scrutiny OF the rews dispatches. display
ing at all times keen interest in the
pro gross OF events in the trouble ridden
country.
AFR. Wilson. Il is known, had hoped from
The first that Mexicos problems would
ind anicable settlement without the least
Interference from the United States lie
realizes the gravity of developments,
however, and IS studying the situation
most earnestly. 1t is even declared
among some OF his friends that he may
hasten the announcement of his cabinet
so that he could avail himself at once OF
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-24
POSITIONS OF TURKS
AND BALKAN ALLIES
REMAIN UNCHANGED
No Definite Result FROM
Haiku Pasha's Mission.
Vague Rumors of Bull
garian Victory

London, February 2s.-The mission to
London of ETakki Pasha, the Turkish
ex-grand vizier. thus far has had no
definite result and the positions of
Turkey and the Balkan allies remain
unchanged.
Vague rumors are in circulation here
of an important Bulgarian victory at
Bulair but Sofia IS silent regarding it
and, according to an official statement
issued in Constantinople tonight.
nothing important has happened eth
er at Bu1air. Adrianople or along the
Tchatalja lines.
Bulgaria has refused to consent to
the formation of neutral zone at .Ad-
rianople. Therefore,. the consu1s and
foreigners must remain inside the city
unless the porte reconsiders its re-
fusal to permit them to pass the Tur-
kish lines.
stantinople received here brings the
interesting news that the porte has
abandoned the idea or making AN Of
fensive or flanking movement and will
confine the operations OF its troops to
defending the TchatalJa and Bulair
lines, hoping that time viii operate in
Turkeys favor either by bringing
about complications in Europe or the
exhaustion of the allies.
At the same time, the dispatch says.
Turkey, by making small concessions
->7->~~-->-->~~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-24


When the first feeling Of surprise
had passed it was realized by officials
that this last tragic event had added
greatly to the gravity of the situation
and undoubtedly had placed an addi-
tional strain upon the already tense
relations between this government and
that in the Mexican capital. Still, as
President Taft declared himself. the
event in itself was not sufficient to
demand any departure from the policy
of strict non-intervention which Sc n
has governed his admin;s' - tion.
Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson tele-
graphed to the state department tonight
that Francisco DE La Barra, minister
of foreign affairs had invited all foreign
diplomats in Mexico City to take luncheon
with him tomorrow. The ambassador
stated that none of the diplomats would
attend the luncheon unless the tragic
death early today of former President
Madero and former vive President suarez
is cleared of mystery
This decision on the part OF the diplo-
matte corps in the Me.siean, capital indi-
Gates the gravity Of tile situation when
4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-24

The movement of a cavalry troop Of
revolutionists in the City of Mexico.
........................ .........................
No sensational incident of the last
three weeks of Mexican history has so
shocked the world as that of early
Sunday morning, when Francisco |.
Madero, the late President, in manner
not fully explained, was done to
death.
Telegraphic reports from England
and other countries denounce General
Huerta for the death Of Madero, but
some time will probably be required
before the full details are brought TO
light.
Mader0's career was short and not
without brilliance. He was strong
enough to overthrow the iron rule of
POrfiriO Diaz, was magnificent
fighter in the field and man against
whom no charge save that of hesItancy
or indecision in crises was ever
brought.
Unfortunately for the newly estab-
lished government the bullet which
ended the life of Madero entered his
head from the rear. The fact will
probably accentuate the criticism
which from certain quarters is already
being hurled at the provisional Presi-
dent.
Madero, who is shown in the accom-
panying illustration, will go down in
history as the most tragic figure of
this turbulent Mexican period.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-24
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1.-Madero and suarez shot and killed il
Mexico CITY.
Positions sf Turks ana Balkans un-
changed
killing of Madero excites Washington
Policies of rev administration to bs
outlined sopn
z-St. Paurs service very Impressive
3-Hugh A. Locke SPEAKS in Admission,
4-Editorial comment.
5-Coffip announces plans for reorganiz-
ing Alabama Consolidated.
Society circus plans are made
English capitalists abandon lock d,.
velopments
Recall OF Lane is nor mentioned al
mass me esing.
g. Sports.
s-southern railway shopmen meet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-24
AFTERMATH OF COLUMBUS
FIRE SHOWS GREAT LOSS

destroyed before the flames were con-
tlolled.
Exact figures concerning the losses Will
not be available for several days. Cotton
stored in the compress company's plant
WILL however, approximate 11.O0O bales.
The compress company is the heaviest
loser with the barrel company next.
Authorities have commenced an investi-
cation to determine whether the fire was
of incendiary origin. Prior to the fire
which started at 10 o'clock last night the
fire department was called TO the COM
press companys establishment twice and
distinguished flames. The company re-
Gently discharged some negro employees.
Insurance carried by owners of the
burned property will partially cover the
less it was stated today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-24

Columbus, Ga, February 2s.--Flames
which caused a property damage of ap-
proximately 100000 we're still burning
here late today. but were entirely under
control. No further damage to property
is expected.
The fire started at 10 o'clock last night.
when flames Shot out from several diff
ferent places in the building of the At
lantic Compress company. 1nadequacy OF
water supply interfered with the efforts
OF the hremen TO control the fire. and the
compress company's establishment the
ceIumbus Barrel company's factory and
some other property Of lesser value was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-24

Drew, Miss, February 22.-Willis Webb,
regro. was lynched today by members OF
his own race on plantation in a remote
section OF sunflower county after he had
snot and killed two negro women and two
negro men,
Webb charged with the murder OF a
member OF his race two years ago, fed to
Arkansas. lie reiNcned Friday. and fan
Inc 10 induce Clara Love. negress. and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-24
MISSISSIPPI NEGRO is
LYNCHED BY OWN PEOPLE

her mother to return with him, shot them
to death. Friday night ne hid near the
Love cabin. When the elder Love aud
his son appeared. Webb opened fire with
pistol and both fell dead Today 4o
negroes began search for Webb and be-
fore noon found him hiding IN cotton
shed. With little ceremony rope was
produced and Webb was hanged to =
tree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-24
LITTLE OFFICIAL
COMMENT MADE

No official comment was forthcoming
here tonight on statements relating to
the tragedy made by Senor De La Barra
and Provisional President Huerta, but
it was taken for granted that If the
late leaders were brutally murdered as
the result Of a plot the present govern
ment would be called upon for an expan-
alton, when il seeks political recognition
from the United States.
That it may develop that in addition to
ehowing itself equal to the immense
problems of reconstruction before it. in
Guiding the re-establishment of law and
order in states so long torn by revoIti-
ton, Mexico will be asked to show thai
the blood Of It's late rulers is not upon
its hands.
President Taft upon his return from
New York tonight, found Telegram,
from Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson
at Mexico City, telling of the killing Of
former President Madero and former
Vice President suarez. Mr.. Wilson ex-
planned that the embassy was informed
of the double tragedy last night bs
tContinued ON Page Elshtl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-24

Mexico City, February 23Francsco l. Madero and Jose
Pine Suarez dead In mng CHI ride under guard from the
national palace to the pententary they killed
The circumstances surrounding the deaths Of the deposed
president and president of the republic unknown
cept given official which do in all
he only witnesses chose actually concerned in the
killing
The provisional president General Vcoranio uerta
he killing of the incidental fight between
heir guard and party attempting TO ibe1ae them The
foreign relations Francisco De La Barra adds that the
prisoners attempted escape. Neither makes definite state
which side fired the fatal shots 1t is not impossible
I hat pejther knows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-24
Military Preparations fastened AS
Immediate Result But No
Intervention Is
Declared
TENSE STRAIN BETWEEN
TWO COUNTRIES FELT
Marines Ready for Instant Embarkme Should Developments
Demand Such Moye-Danger of Lives of American Cit
liens in Mexico One Drawback to Intervention
No Change in Troop Concentration
Battleships Ready for Action

Washington, February 23The killing Of Francisco I.
Madero Pine Suare depose president and president
Mexico after provisional president General uerta had
ured Ambassador Wilson OF the safety of his pris
oners from just such attacks creates painful impression
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-24
INTERVENTION C A N
HARDLY BE DELAYED
SAY ENGLISH PAPERS

London, February 24.-The morning
newspapers denounce the killing of
Francisco MaderO and Pine Saurez as
senseless and barbarous. The Stand
ard in an editorial stigmatizes it as
"an indefensible crime imposing a
load of infamy on President Huerta' S
administration" The Standard de-
clares that American Intervention in
Mexico can hardly longer be delayed,
and that British opinion will be wholly
sympathetic to any action on which
the Washington cabinet will likely
decide.
The Daily Graphic says the shooting
of Mader0 and Suarez shows that
nothing has changed in Mexico and
that nothing will be changed until
either another Diaz arises or the ''big
stick" from the north realizes its duty
"in these anarchistic wilds'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-24
CONTRAST SHOWN IN
GRIEF OF SISTER

:. In contrast to the widow, whose grief
Mas OF a pitiably silent character, ex-
dressed In sobs. Mercedes Madero, beaus
tIful young woman educated in Paris, who
Tbs been a brilliant leader of society since
the revolution of 1910, was dry-eyed and
tigerish in her emotions. BY the side Of
khe two women whose husbands had been
killed, the girl hurled accusations at the
officers who barred the entrance.
"Cowards! Assassins,'' she called them,
her voice pitched high. The officers
stared iInpassively.
You, the men who fired on a defense-
less man, you and your superior officers
are traitors.'
No effort was made to remove the
women, nor did the officers attempt to
lslence them Sonora Madero continued
weeping and the girl did not cease her
hysterical TRADE until the arrival of the
Bpanish minister and the Japanese charge
Swho came to offer their services.
The minister spoke with the officers in
charge, but was told that owing to the
autopsy it would be impossible for any