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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1914-07-25
Foreacre, 9Th Md. Regiment; James
H. Stepter, 9th Nd, slightly wounded.
PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESI-
DENT

PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESI-
Washington, July IS, iS64.-By the
President, A Proclamation.-W Whereas
by the act approved July 4th, 1864,
etc, it is provided that the President
of the United States may, Eat his dis
| erection, at any time hereafter, call for
any number of men as volunteers for
the respective terms of ore, two or
three years, for military service" etc.
Now, therefore, |, Abraham Lincoln,
President of the United States, do is
sue this, my call for 100000 volun-
teers for the military service. Volun-
teers will be accepted under this call
for one, two and three years, as they
may elect, and will be entitled to the
bounty provided by the law, for the
period of service for which they en-
list.
And l hereby proclaim, order and
direct that Immediately after the 5th
day of September, 1864, being fifty
days from the date of this call, draft
for troops to serve for one year shall
be had in every town, township, ward
OF city, precinct, or election district
or country not so sub-divided, to fill
the quota which shall be assigned to it
under this call for any part thereof
which may be untitled by volunteers.
on the said 9TH day of September,
1864.
In testimony whereof I have here
unto set my hand ar1 caused the seal
of the United States to be affixed.
Done at the City Of Washington,
this eighteenth day of July, in the
year OF our Lord one Thousand, eight
hundred and sixty-four, and of the
independence of the United States the
eighty-ninth.
ABRAHAIi LINCOLN.
IL. 81 Fy the President.
VIM. H. Seward, Sec. of State.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1914-07-25
SUDDEN DEATH.

w. B. Price, of this town, died very
suddenly at his home about noon on
Monday last. He had been in bad
health for several months, but on the
day of his death felt much better.
While at dinner he became suddenly
quite sick and left the table, and ex-
pired a few minutes later.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1914-07-25
TWO MORE LAWYERS.

Howard Ellis, son OF F. A. Ellis,
Esq, and w. Goldsborough, son of
Rev. R. L. Goldsborough, were admit
ted to the Elkton Bar at the present
term of court.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1914-07-25
DIED.

Pritchard-On the 9th of June, in
Davenport, Iowa, Miss Elizabeth X.
Pritchard, sister of the late James
Pritchard, in the 59th year of her age.
Sherrer-On the 18th inst, Mrs.
Martha Sherrer, of this county, in the
63d year of her age.
Miller-June 23d, at Fair Hill, Geo.
Miller, in the 58th year of his age.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1914-07-25
P. w. & B. R. R. TRAINS ON SCHE-
DULE TINE.

The trains on the P. w. & B. R. R.
commenced running regularly Tues
day last. The damage done to the
bridge over the Gunpowder having
been repaired.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1914-07-25
A. {. JACKSON
PerYyviIIe. Md.

l am your friend 365 days in the
year, and am always looking out for
your interest, for in doing so, / am
best serving my own interests to put
you in position to best buy your
goods-goods that are right in quality
and right in price, is our business, and
with this end in view l offer only such
goods as l know my customers can
consume. l have always preferred
having kick on price than on quality
for if the quality is not right the goods
are not cheap at any price. Give me
a call.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1914-07-25
CECIL WING
Fifty Years Ago
Elkton, Md, July %, 1864.
THE MARKETS.

White wheat, S2.75; Red do, $2O5 to
$3.50; Corn, SLIGO; Oats, 75c per bu-
shell.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-10
BAD TEETH a CAUSE OF CANCER

Constant irritation Of any part OF the body Is
now well recognized as an important contubu-
tory cause OF cancer One Of the forms OF rrita-
ton which has been repeatedly observed to result
in this disease s the constant friction OF the sharp
edges Of bad teeth or OF imperfect plates agaIns,
the SIDES Of the tongue II be sure sores on the
tongue caused in this way do not always become
cancer Neither are wounds from toy pistols al.
WY. followed by lock Jaw But there is danger
IN both cases and It is as easy 10 avoid It IN the
one ., M the other a bad tooth should never
be tolerated IN any event and the danger OF can
Ger - only more good reason for having Il at
tended to Cancer Of the tongue may occur at
any age bu, 1t "a most common between 40 TO bO
Statistics show very few cases under thirty The
majority OF these cases occurred IN females, while
IN iatcr years males were found to be more IRE
auently attacked Cancer OF the tongue in young
subjects h. especially fatal Out OF thirty cases
there were only two rccoveres he Others died
within ten months or could not be traced As
third ol al the cases investigated have been shown
to be definitely associated with Jagged or decayed
teeth or imperfect plates II would seem that here,
at least is ono method OF preventing cancer. II
is probable that other conditions occurring IN com
bination with the bad teeth increase the likelihood
Of cancer of the tongue az q result but the removal
Of this form oi irritation - simple matter that
deaths m cases OF this kind must be mostly charged
to pure neglect Where q sore place caused 10y a
Jagged tooth does not promptly heal there is real
danger of cancer II the removal or treatment oi
the tooth does not relieve the situation and the
ulcer continues prompt operation Is necessary,
for this form Of cancer IS quickly fatal opeka
Journal
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-10

In addition to these duties he may be called
upon 10 render an opinion 10 the mental status
81 an individual especially IN Of legal nature
in which a question ARISES a. 10 the mental capacity
Of d person making his last will and testament, or
whether an individual was Of sound or unsound
mind a. the time he r. alleged 10 have committed
some crime
4 further responsibility has been placed upon
physicians ~ brought out ~ article on Mental
Deficiency in - recent issue Of the Public Health
Reports which deals With certain public health as
poets Of mental deficiency with reference to this
condition among school children II ia pointed ouJ
that while school children and others may be sus-
peoted Of being mentally deficient It will fall 10
the lot OF The physician to make the final decision
which will classify these persons feeble minded
he disposition OF these cases that is whether
they shall be placed IN special classes separate
institutions will largely depend the judgment
of the medical examiner
Increasing attention is being paid to the ques.
ton of mental capacity among school children m
relation 10 school work When a child is found
to be backward m school there will usually be
found some cause for his lack Of progress and in
determining the cause II ~ necessary 10 inquire
thoroughly INTO his physical and mental condition.
By tins means t may often be possible 10 institute
corrective and preventive measures which will de
crease the III effects Of feeble mindedness and en-
able the backward child 10 reason and to care for
himself Reasoning power IN the normal person
enables him 10 view new situations and solve new
problems And !, is this ability to reason and TO
meet the various problems Of life as they arise
which distinguishes the normal from the defective
mind The new physician must be able to estimate
the varying degrees OF detection m order 10 ad
visc hygiene measures that will contribute 10 their
reduction
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-10
POWER or AN EXECUTIVE

George Bernard Shaw remarks know that
even m the United States. where treaties and dec
laratious OF war must be made by Parliament. 1t Is
nevertheless possible for the ptcsdcn, to bring
about q situation m which congress, like House
OF Commons IN the present instance has no altera
tive but 10 declare wal
When Polk was president congress had no
other Alternative Polk covetlng California and
New Mexico and finding II impossible to purchase
them. determined ON war The McSicans goaded
by the action ct General Taylor, who was under
the direct orders OF the president attacked an
American force and killed sixteen OF our dragons
Congress then acqmcsord IN the war policy OF
Polk Cleveland came near involving the country
in conflict with Great Britain. Washington saved
as from q war. and history may say the same tn
butte can be- pad TO Wilson
We cannot afford TO delude ourselves, through
our common use of the mild term ungoism. into
thinking that Am-uoa can have no mlitaustiS
peril OF o. own. Balance of power may be
menace peculiarly European but the green-eyed
monster OF national jealousy stalks around tho
word and commercial cgotism Is its companion N
mischief making Philadelphia Public Ledger
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-10
nm IOGlC OE a ERENCH BISHOP

The French government refused to order .
day OF prayer on the ground that It cannot taxi
part m a UNCONVENTIONAL service
And now there - a mighty religious revival IN
progress in France It Is not confined to ono day
but D.. absorbing the nation. Prayer Is the very
vestbuIe OF the war and the millions OF soldiers
PROSTATE before God ere they enter battle.
he Bishop OF Clermont punctures the conten.
ton oi the French government In a letter 10 tn
clergy OF his diocese he SAYS:
The government has declared that It cannot
take par, IN a UNCONVENTIONAL service. Tins IS a
mistaken idea \ democratic government should
follow the national Will In this country 1t should
ask itself whether the national will undenomina
uonal At present How many soldiers go to the
front without openly recommending themselves to
Codp How many French men and French WON
en- are there who not irequenting the churohes}
Those who represent the people will be Obliged to
act as they do.
And who can doubt the logic OF the brave
Bishop And who can doubt bat that soldiers
returning from battle chanting the praises Of God
viii not long brook government insulting and
deiying God
\ handful OF iniidel socialists will not BE- able
~ curb the religious impulses Of a people awaken
ed TO fervor.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-10

The late General Roberts urged that boys of
and q years should be- systematically trained for
war and in some OF his spccchc, suggested compu
sorry military service for ~ men. he called the
army totally inadequate ,mpcrf-ctly trained and
totally unfit Here De- paragraph from o. speech
made m August. 1912
Then there BE- Germany. q great homogeneous
nation with population OF 90 0O0 00O which is
aiming A. becoming great and worthy power
with a plarr IN the sun ,yhrr, her robu., progeny
will creshe a determined hc actuatcd hy German
thoughts ind ideals Thus nation has already built
m a marvellously short tune the second largcs,
navy m the world lhali he number of the Eng
hsh neetj and no, scattered over The seven seas
but concentrated hike ccnohed mailed FIST on
the German Ocean Who is there with any know
edge 81 the history OF nations OF the trend of tn
ropean politics hu, must see IN these PLAIN facts O.
danger at collision, No one can say when % will
come but 1t will be- within O. period OF time md
Gated by the convergcncc OF the lines OF destiny
which may At any moment be accelerated by some
Misunderstanding or by some conflict with the
trend or sly of either country
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-10

1890 Luther burned the Papdl
bun against himself in a public iii
1856. Queen Elizabeth SIGNED the
warrant Tor the execution OF Mary
I1il John Murray founder pf
uniyersalism in the United States,
born iu England Died al Boston
Sept %. 1851.
1867 Brcslau retaken from ,I-
Austrian- boy the prussians
I76s Royal Academy of London
established
1895 Matthias Baldwin. pioneer
inventor and manufacture OF loco
motives, born 90 Elizabethtown s.
j. Died az Philadelphia Dec e.
1856
1870 Mississippi admitted into
the Union as the 20th State
1885 Fortress san Antonio sur
rendered by Moyicans 10 Texans
1851 Walter Powell member
British Parliament. blown 20 sea ana
lost during balloon ascension 40 BAH
England
1885 Atkinson Topeka a Santa
Fe road, sold ar auction for S6O.U0t.-
GOO
1895 Treaty OF peace between
United States and Spain In Paris.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-10
VALUE or MENTAL NGlfNf

he duties OF physician no longer consist
simply Of the dispensing OF pills and powders from
a PAIR Of saddlebags a. 10 the days OF fathers
he now frequently called upon 20 give an opin.
ION 10 whether a certain water - safe ior drink
ing purposes. whether q gwen article OF food %
suitably adapted 20 the needs Of the human econ
omy to furnish fuel and energy 70 sustain life
Re may be- called upon TO give advice OF o.
technical nature a. 10 the sanitary construction ct
homes ~ workshops or advice which calls for a
knowledge Of engineering as IN the drainage OF
ponds and bitches for the prevention of malaria
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-10
This l. Nv 55,h nirth,lay 81,

FREDERICK UpHAM ADAMS
Frederick Upham Adams. inventor.
author, playwright and social reform
-, was born AZ Boston Dec. 30. 1854.
lie moved with his parents in early
life 10 Engin. Ill wherp he was ed
Gated, and where he married Nj.
Alice Mary whitaker Mechanical
engineering was his earliest accom-
plishmcnt he invented the electric
lamp-post, now standard in United
states, aud electric towers he poo.
came CHIEF mokc Inspector az Chicq.
90 in NHl SIX wears later he com
pleie' an experimental pa.seugar
train for tho Baltimore a Ohio thl'
broke all speed records He founded
and edited "a reform magazine. called
The New Times Mr. Adams writ
ings are as varied as his work for
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-10

he has written ON atmospheric re-
gsiance of railroad trains. how Eu-
ropean cities are governed, a comedy.
drama and much Interesting tic
ton ~ mixes his home al Hastings
ou-liudeon
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-10

Only morning Newspaper in the Amarillo
Country. Covers the Panhandle Of Texas East
ern New Mexico. Southern Colorado and Western
Oklahoma from twelve to twenty-four hours in
advance Of Denvsr Dallas Fort Worth, Oklsho
ma City. and other papers carrying teleUsphie
dispatches
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-10

The Daily News will be delivered by Garner
anywhere in Amarillo. or by mail outside Of the
city. for S. 90 q year. or SOC month. in advance
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-10

Korea Is trying to suppress the use OF opinion
Another foul blow At personal liberty
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-10

\ good secondhand Mitchell auto
for sale cheap sam y Vaughn.
23-tf
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-10

While We are al hornficd over the ,o.calicd
miltansm OF Europe q lot OF our people arr
aching to introduce big atmies and navies IN thu
country They are the Jewels OF consistency.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-10
THE LIMIT CAFE

Fo- first class meals and lunches
4 trial viii eo-vtnee wou
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-10

We beGeW ghr coal men have pooled togcthe,
and forwarded handsome Christmas present 20
the weather man
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-10

We may next look Tor Hungary 10 ask io
something IN eat
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-10

The Russian official report on the loss Of LODI
assigns a reason that It would have been moon
venleni to hold the town
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-10

Everything may come 10 those who wait bat
We advise little hustling to urge more speed TO-
the oncoming procession upon 10 why
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-10

Italy says she - ready for war but hash quite
made up her mnd on which SIDE the desert looks
most tempting
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-10

Talk about slavery. what. this We read in late
newspapers-' Mack Sells I'd Collins to Chi
cagop" Room for investigation.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-10

Since the Mohammedans fright against the
cross whats the KAISER going to supply IN place
OF iron crosses Tor the Mohum heroes
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-10

Several millions Of hungry BelR,ans to feed loi
several months What stupcndous task Moth
ng 10 compare with u h. recorded IN history. And
It is up TO the United States to provide the MAJOR
portion OF the needed food No other country on
the globe can spare o.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-10

England reports scarcity Of Christmas tar
key That's not bad as q total absence Of
bread and turkeys aud pigs and COWS. IN Bel
gum
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-10

The snap in the atmosphere OF late acts like %
sauce which sharpcns our appetite tor more
weather Of the kind we have had Al thu, tall
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-10

All person, having valuable panere
iu the First State pank. incudius
t1Us" ir safety deposit boxes are TO-
0u"stod t0 can for same AZ once ]
% Roots. Special Agent SGT
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-10

Edison sats Ahe people Of the United States
too wealthy That's one OF the old Wizard +,
best nventionA
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-10

Entered 80 .econd-clsm matter at the post
office at Amarillo. Texas. under the &C, Of March
5. 1879.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-10

Lots Of Xmas a. the Amsri,'o
Drug store 2s.'f
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-10

u 'aFes capable wife 20 vank
'f' cOHri'' ont of O. man
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-10
Black Dirt For Sale

200 loads OF black dirt for
sale. Inquire sos Tyler. Phone
407.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-10
this DATE ~ HISTORY

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Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-12-10
SUBSCRIPTION RAIES.

SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
The Daily New, will be delivered by Garner
anywhere in Amarillo. or by mail outside Of the
city. Tor $500 year. or Soc . month. in advance
We may next look for Hungary to ask ior
something to eat
Korea IS trying to suppress, the use Of opinion
Another foul blow at personal liberty
Edison Sass Ahe people Of the United States
are too wealthy. That's one ol the old Wizard q
best invsntionA
We belisW yhc coal men have pooled togcthe,
and forwarded handsome Christmas present 20
the weather man
Italy says she - ready Tor war bu, hash quite
made up her mind on which SIDE the desert looks
most tempting
The Russian Official report on the loss Of lodl
assigns a reason that It would have been moon
venieni to hold the town
Everything may come 10 those who wait bat
We advise little hustlIng to urge more speed TO-
the oncoming procession upon is why
Since the Mohammedans hight against III"
cross whats the KAISER going to supply in place
OF ron crosses Tor the Mohnm heroes
Talk about slavery what. this We read IN late
newspaper Mack Sells I'd Collins to Chi
cagop" Room for investigation
The snap IN the atmosphere Of late acts like %
sauce which sharpcns our appetite Tor NOR,
weather Of the hind we have had al th,s fall
England reports scarcity Of Christmas tar
key That's not as bad as q total absence Of
bread and turkeys aud pigs and cows. 80 IN Bel
yum
While we are al Mortified over the so.calicd
miitansm ct Europe q lot OF our people are
aching To introduce blg atmics and naves ~ this
country They are the Jewels OF consistency
Several millions Of hungry Brlg,ans to feed loI
several months What % stupcndous task Moth
ng to compare with u is recorded IN history. And
It - up 10 the United States to provide the MAJOR
portion Of the needed food No other country on
the globe can spare o.
The Marshall republican., 1914-04-10

lodge Of which he was a good mem
Der. The lodge gave him a credit
able burial in every way. The color
ed folks deserve much credit for the
honor they show their dead. Henry
was a uiet and very polite man and
well thought OF by white and colored.
lie left $500 life insurance.
A young lady of Miami. who teach
es school in the rural district, desires
TO say in the Miami column that the
report was circulated that o. c. Chill
colts colored driver was impolite and
that young lady teachers refused to
engage a rig to be taken TO tlteir
schools on account Of said driver.
The lady asserts that she has been
the victim OF false witnesses and that
Mr.. Chilcott's drivers are very care
full drivers. very polite and very
trustworthy in every way. Gossip
crs are plentiful in u city II seems.
The Marshall republican., 1914-04-10
JOsT REELECTED.
KANSAS CITY SHOWS DIsAp.
PROvAL OF COMMISSION FORM
OF GOVERNMENT

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April s.
Mayor Jost has been reelected. His
plurality, with three precints to be
heard from, was $500. He received
27,971 votes against 21.372 for Bur-
ton, Non-partisan.
Jost has carried the general Dem
ocratic ticket with him by plurahties
ranging close to his own.
All upper house aldermen have
been ELECTED by the Democrats Civ
Ing a solid upper house to that party
The members Of the lower house
Of the council. Complete returns
may show that they have elected
four. Mcclellan in the Fourth won
over Harper, Democrat; Tabb in the
Twelfth won over Mitchell, Democrat,
and May beat o'Connor. Democrat,
in the Fourteenth. In the Thir-
teenth ward, Hickey, Democrat. may
have been defeated by Hill, Non-par-
tisan.
II the Non-partisans have elected
only three aldermen the Democrats
will have thirteen members OF the
lower house. IL they elected four
tho Democrats will still have 81
Of the t~hlrty-six alderman in both
houses.
The Socialist party polled about
tho usual number OF votes.
The citizens OF Kansas City by
their votes emphatically placed them
selves on record as being against the
domination by the individual who
commission form OF government and
stood sponsor for II. The rebukc
was general. II was not confined to
any ono section OF the clty-it was
Widespread. The ~workingman, the
merchant and the capitalist Joined
forces In emphasizing the splendid
victory for safe and sane govern
ment and rebuking the man who has
spread II broadcast that Kansas City
Is not a safe place TO live In.