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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-11-18
SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS

The November meeting of the
School Commissioners was held Mon
day at Elkton. Present, Messrs, Pogue.
Smithers and Falls.
The Board ordered that the schools
be closed on Thanksgiving Day and
the day following. and shall close for
the Christmas holidays on Friday af-
ternoon, December %, and reopen on
Tuesday morning. January ?. 1917.
The Board decided ID That the
school building and school grounds
must be in charge of teacher during
the entire noon hour. Principals
should arrange for the equal distri-
button of this work. (2) If Princi-
pals desire to close school at $3.50 on
Fridays, school must be called one
half hour earlier in the afternoon on
that day. (3) Principals may permit
primary teachers to dismiss their chill
dren at 11:30 in the morning and at
800 in the afternoon. The primary
teachers must, however, remain in the
school engaged in school work until
the regular hours for dismissal at II
m. and 4 p. m.
Parent-Teacher Association for one
session on stormy days. The Board
decided to take the matter under con-
sideration, but for the present or
dered that one sessions shall not be
held without the consent of the School
Commissioner of the district or the
superintendent.
The Board decided to deduct 1-18O
of years salary for each lost day,
and that teachers shall be allowed an
nually for sickness one-half salary for
} days.
A committee of the Parent Teacher
Association appeared before the
Board asking minor improvements at
the Elkton High School.
The Board decided that substitute
teachers shall not be employed except
through the School Commissioner of
the district or the Superintendent.
Reports for term ending November
10 must be in the School Board office
by Friday. November II
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The County Commissioners met in
regular session Tuesday. Present
j. Frank Blake. President; j. Turner
Cameron and William R. Cameron.
The minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved, and sundry
bills examined and ordered to be paid.
State Agent G. H. Afford andFrank
B. Evans, Esq, appeared before the
Board in reference to the appointment
of a County Agent to succeed G.. F.
Marsh. resigned. and the provision of
an office and fixtures for such agent.
The Board appointed David H. Kauff-
man as County Agent.
Joshua Clayton, Esq. appeared be-
fore the Board in reference to over
head bridges on the P, B. & w. R. R.,
asking the County Commissioners to
cooperate with the State Roads Com
mission in an effort to remedy the
dangerous conditions on the Elkton-
Perryville road and stating that the
Chairman of the Commission would
meet with the Commissioners at any
time. Action deferred.
W. T. Warburton, Esq, appeared
before the Board asking permission
for the B. & o. R. R. Company to
raise the overhead bridge at Belve-
dere. The Commissioners agreed to
meet at that place on Monday, No
vember 20, at 9 a. m.
The Commissioners ordered that all
work on the roads be stopped unless
by special order of the Commissioner
in charge of the district.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-11-18
RECENT DEATHS
George S. WOolley.

George Sidney Woolley died at his
home in Chesapeake City early Mon
day morning, aged "A years. Mr..
Woolley had been in failing health for
some eight years. suffering from a
complication of diseases, one of which
he contracted while serving as young
man in the Civil War. After the war
Mr.. Woolley located in Chesapeake
City where he became very successful
through his energy and intelligence, as
a business man. He was also identified
with number of the business enter
prises Of the county. He is survived
by his widow formerly Miss Eliza
beth Bennett) and two sisters. Mrs.
Emma Campbell and Miss Florence
WooIley, of Elkton.
The funeral services were held at
the home in Chesapeake City, on We'd
nesday afternoon at p. m., and were
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Eggert of the
Chesapeake City Presbyterian Church.
lnterment was made in Bethel Gene
terry.
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Extension Lectures

community Club of Cecilton,
aanged for a series of Delaware
q lectures during the winter.
BIZ OF these lectures will be de-
an December IA by DR.. f, V.
'I1 on Our Town" On Janu-
Professor Firman Thompson
tEan illustrated lecture on the
= Islands. Miss Caudell. of
ems College. will speak on
aE 8 on "The Art of Home
laOn March s Professor Gran
Ilclose the series with a lee
Efficiency in Farm Manage
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COUNTY BOARDS

The Orphans Court of Cecil county
met in regular session on Tuesdayyand
Wednesday. Present-Hon. James ]
McCauley, Chief Judge; Hon. Milton
S. Sentman, and Hon. Alexander P
Jackson, Associate Judges.
Sundry claims against estates OF
deceased persons were examined and
passed.
Bonds Approved.
Bond of DR.. Thomas j Conrey, ad-
ministrator c. t. a. of James w. Sar-
tin; bond of Mary B. Cleaver and Will
litm S. Evans, administrators OF
Peter H. Cleaver.
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Bonds Approved.
Accounts Passed.

First and final account of Curtis L.
Janney. administrator of Ella C. Par
ker, and distribution struck on same !;
first and final account of William S.
Evans, executor of John A. Hunter,
and distribution struck on same; first
and final account of Thomas R. Free
man, administrator of Clara V. Free
man. and distribution struck on same; !;
first account of Mary ]. Simcoe, exc
cutrix of j. Summerfield Simcoe. and
distribution struck on same.
Court adjourned to meet in regular
session on December IL, next.
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Miss Daisy NJ. Bender.

Miss Daisy M. Bender, daughter of
John B. Bender, a farmer living near
Warwick. died on Saturday last after
a long illness, aged 30 years.
Funeral services were held at the
residence of her father on Wednesday
at II o'clock, noon, interment at Hick-
ory Grove cemetery. Services were in
narge of Rev. j. w. Jones, pastor of
Bethesda NJ. f. Church. assisted by
DR.. c. T. Wyatt, of Denton, and Rev.
}. N. Link, of Warwick. The pail
Eearers We're Elmer Bender, Victor
Noshell, Vance Noshell, Clifford Ben
dler. Eugene Bender and Alvin Ohio
son.
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Charles A. Lemer.

Mr.. Charles A. Leffler died Thurs
Gay morning at the home of his bro
ther, Fred H. Letter, on Main street,
Elkton, after lingering illness. aged
u years. The deceased was unmar-
ried. One brother, Fred H Leff1er
and one sister, Miss Rose Leffler sur
vive.
The funeral will be held this Satur
aay afternoon with services at the
home of his brother at 2 o'clock, and
interment at Elkton Cemetery
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Samuel A. Taylor.

Mr.. Samuel A. Taylor died at his
late home at Rising Sun, Sunday
morning after a lengthy illness. The
deceased was well known in this
county, having been engaged in the
undertaking business for several
years. Mr.. Taylor was also a Justice
of the Peace at Rising Sun, for some
years. He was member of West
Nottingham Presbyterian Church. A
widow and two children, Warren l..
Taylor, of Rising Sun. and Mrs. Her
bert Hirzel, of Wilmington, survive
also eight brothers and sisters-Geo.
II. Taylor. Fort Leavenworth Kansas;
Mrs. Laura Scott. Perryville; Albert
G. Taylor, Downingtown, Pa; Mrs.
Clarissa j. Kirk, Troy, N. Y; Mrs.
Annie Newlin Bresch. Philadelphia; !;
Mrs. Jennie Gillespie. Rising Sun;
Benjamin Taylor, Baltimore; Mrs.
John Keen, Chicago, III.
The funeral was held Wednesday
afternoon with services at his late
home and interment at Brookview
Cemetery, Rising Sun.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-28
OFFICIALS DISPLAY
OPTIMISTIC ATTITUDE.

WASHINGTON. April 2s.-Opti-
mism increased today on receipt OF
dispatches from Berlin and The
Hague telling that danger OF break
between Germany and the United
States had passed. at least for the
present. The eagerness with which
officials grasped the news indicated
that uncertainty prevailed mere.
There was a growing tendency to
remain non-committal on the German
situation.
It was plainly indicated that there
is sti,l some hope for way out.
What that way will be none would
forecast. The date when the reply
will reach Washington has not been
definitely fixed. but il ranges at any
time from Saturday TO the end OF
next week.
The cabinet had meeting today
10 discuss the international situa-
ton.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-28
THE V|LL|STA BANDS
HAVE BROKEN UP
NO BODY OF ANY CONSIDERA
BILE SIZE NOW REMAINS
IN MEXICO.
As the Result OF Accidents Civilians
at Columbus Have Been Ordered
to Disarm-Two Soldiers Shot.

COLUMBUS, N. NJ, April 2S.-
Only few Villista bands of any
size now remain, according TO in
formation received here today In
the Sierras a small band is fleeing
before the flying American com
mandeT, Col. Dodd. Small maraud-
ing bands are sprinkled through
Chihuahua state. Villa himself has
not been mentioned in official re-
ports in many days. He is believed
to have abandoned any attempt to
engage the Americans in battle and
has gone into hiding. The Villistaa
encountered by the Americans pre-
sent a ragged condition.
The accidental shooting of two
army truck drivers at Columbus has
resulted in orders that all civilians
be disarmed. Roy Smell of San An
tonic, a young chauffeur, accident
ally discharged a pistol he was ex-
hibiting, the bullet striking d. l..
Gage of Deming after it had passed
through Smell Ever since the Co
lumbus raid even children have gone
armed and many accidents are said
to have resulted.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-28
SEEKING IRISH PLOT
IN UNITED STATES

NEW YORK, April 2S.-An in
'esusation was begun today to de-
"'ihlne whether a crime had been
'Oinihitted by persons responsible for
attacks on President Wilson and the
"soonal administrations that haze
sppea'ed in Irish American papers
p9oAshed here since the outbreak in
DuOi'n. Copies of these editorials
va De examined, it was said, by an
@'''s'ant district attorney who has
Oeeh prominent in the investigation
" ahen conspiracies.
suspicion was first aroused by an
'''ofal that information that led
'ne sinking Of the. German ship
'n attempted TO laa9 arms and
-niuon on Irish soil came from
1shoer Of the Washington admin
''1on ''on the orders of Presi-
wilson" This declaration has
Aa'horitatively denied in Wash
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-28
ATTENTION TURNS To
JUAREz CONFERENCE
MEXICAN BORDER TOWN To BE
CENTER or MILITARY IN
TERrST FOR FEW DAYS.
ZACH Side u Expected to Make I'm
portant ucmsnds and Conce.-
sions---To Explain Ameri-
tan Attitude.
. . . . . . . . . . q . = . . . .

SAN ANTONIO. Texas. April IS
Heads OF the American expedition
today turned attention to Juarez as
Chief OF STAFF Scott and General
Funston iourneyed to the border
town for conferences With General
obregon. Carranza war minister. and
General Trevino. Speculation was
rife, with the departure OF the army
heads. as to the concessions each
side would demand M the coming
meeting scotts first undertaking
II Is understood. will be 10 convince
obregon Of the justness of the
American attitude The unrestricted
use of Mexican railways In one of
the most important points ON which
Scott Is expected 20 treat With OBJ
regon. He is expected to urge that
by the use OF the railways the com
pletion Of the task OF the American
forces and their departure VIII
be FASTENED
Scott and Funston. however. de-
cline TO say what ends they hoped TO
gain in the meeting
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-28
NO DANCER
EARLY BREAK
ADVICES FROM THE HAGUE
INDICATE THAT CRISIS
HAS PASSED.
FEELING IS TENSE
Despite Efforts of German Officials
to Prevent Break the Populace
Is Hostile Toward Ameri-
can Citizens.

THE HAGUE, April 2s.-nssur-
ances have reaches American embas-
sy officials here that there will be no
diplomatic break between Germany
and the United States growing out OF
the present crisis, ii was learned
from reliable sources today.
The embassy attaches in Berlin
last Saturday packed their personal
effects preparatory to leaving. On
Wednesday assurances were receiv-
ed which caused them to abandon
their preparations to depart from
Berlin.
The American colony here received
word late yesterday that there was
no prospect, at least, of an early
break.
Copies of German newspapers re-
ceived In this country indicate that
the populace has shown increased
hostility toward Americans since the
arrival OF President Wilson's --latest
note. There have been no nois!
demonstrations but Americans have
been made to feel uncomfortable and
most of them have remained indoors
at the advice of the police.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-28
BRITISH WAR
SHIP IS SUNK
BATTLESHIP RUSSELL STRUCK
MINE AND SANK IN MEDi-
TERRaNEaN YESTERDAY.
MANY ARE MISSING
One Hundred and Twenty-Four Oii-
GERS and Men Reported Missing.
German Submarine sunk
on EnIgish Coast.

LONDON, April 2S.--I'he British
battleship Russell struck mine and
sank In the Mediterranean yester-
day. the admiralty announced this
afternoon. OF the crew. IA OIL
GERS and men are missing.
Admiral Freemaniie, Capt. W. IL.
smith, - officers and Us6 men OF
the Russell 5 crew were saved. There
lwerc S2f men aboard the wars'lip.
The Russell was one Of the older
British battleships. having been con-
struoted in 1901. She displaced H.
600 tons, was iOt feet long and had
beam of as feet. She was built nj
cost of S5,OoO.000. The RusselI's
armament included four i2-inch
guns. twelve 0-inch guns and twenty
guns OF less caIibef. In addition
she carried four torpedo Tubes. The
warship Montague. u sister ship. was
wrecked off Iundy In 1905.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-28
MAXWELL SENT
To IRELAND
HERO or H,ilPfia> WAR OF
fss. Will. TRY 10 SIP
PRIsS REBEIIlON.
IN FULL COMMAND
General sir John Maxwell Has Been
Given Free Hand in Dealing
With the Irish Rebels
at Dublin.

0SDoN, April 2s General Sir
John Maxwell hero OF the Egyptian
war OF 1889, has arrived In Ireland
and taken complete command Of
the troops which Will suppress the
rebellion The point OF his landing
Is kept secret as Is all other details
regarding the progress OF the re-
bellion.
Both the press and the public
admitted that the rebellion nov con
frbnting England presents the grav-
est crisis since the beginning Of the
war.
The public has no knowledge as
20 the extent the rebellion has
spread beyond Premier AsquIth 4
statement In which he mentioned
certain counties II has been re-
ported from time to time that the
counties OF Meath aud Louth. north
OF Dublin. have been tho center Of
Sim Fein activities.
A limited passenger service has
been restored to Ireland but the
censorship continues.
Rumors are still circulated re-
garding tho street fighting IN Dub
lin where IL Is said the rebels still
hold the postoffice and other pub
lie buildings. but these have no;
been definitely confirmed
The public has demanded the eS-
ecntion OF Sir Roger Easement In
the Tower OF London where he has
boasied OF his success in starting a
revolt The statement by some OF
| ficials that his life should be spared
has aroused storm OF Indignation
According TO one story his identity
was not known unit he reached
London. He is said TO have made q
partial confession of his part in ths
conspiracy. but steadfastly refuses Il
name the other conspiratora. Hs
I told officials that Germany counted
on harrassing England BY a series
of air raids on the east coast While
these we're being made he VAS q
( be landed in ireland with a picked
force. gather recruits and marct
east 10 Dublin. Weather conditions
he said. spoiled the German plans
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-28
WILL URGE NECESSITY SMALL
BANDS TO HUNT DOWN BAN-
DIT IN MEXICO.
WANT TROOPS OUT.
farranxista Chief Declares Defacto
Government Il Able To Restore
Order In Northern Mexico.
City u Quiet.

FL PA~O. Texas. April .S.--Th"
withdrawal of the American espesii-
,ion from Mexico viii be one ~ the
principal demands General Obregon
will make in the coming conferences
with senerais scott and Funston, the
war minister said in statement ta
the United Pres. as Juarez this af-
ternoon.
obrcgon said villa IL not dead.
The bandit leader. however, was
wounded in the IT,. and is suffering
severely for lack of saedicai atten-
iion. added olregon's statement.
General Funston and General scott
are not expected Ca arrive tonight.
In view Of this II - unlikely that
the official side OF the meeting viii
begin before Monday.
Estimates of the duration of the
conferences varied from a few days
to two weeks. Obregon's rank as
war minister il higher than that of
AN American consular agent. This.
therefore, allows him to decide the
details Of the conference.
Mexico city j. rapidly becoming
peaceful. obregon sa,d today. He
~aii there was not a band of out
laws az anv Importance left In the
state 81 chihuahua. and only a few
noss existing in the states Of Duran
go aud Coahaiia. They are arrang-
nag a. surrender. he said
The sarran<a government l. now
able to core with the situation with
cut oat~lde. assistance" the was
minister said Ne have sufficient
troops ard the elements for this
purpose Pursuit 81 bandits. sHch As
I wills. must H. conducted by small
Is
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-28
]. s. TROOPS
MAY REMAIN
CONFERENCE EXPECTED TO RE-
SUIT IN AGREEMENT THAT
TROOPS STAY.
To OPEN MONDAY
First Formal Session of conference
Expected to BE Held in Juarez
NOnday-Scott and Fun
ston Due Tonight.

Ell, PASO, Texas, April 2S.-Chiet
of staff Scott and General Funston
American army heads who are 10
confer with Generals Obregon ana
Thevino. are due to arrive in Juarez
late today TO settle the future mill
tary policy of the United States IN
Mexico.
While General Obregon has an
pounced that he will attempt TO op-
tain the prompt withdrawal OF the
Aerican forces Carranza officials De-
lieye that the Americans should re-
main for the present at least, owing
n the critical internal situation
facing the de facto government.
An appeal to the American hed
cross and 10 the Rockefeller Founda-
tion for food is considered propapie'
The conference is expected to re-
snl, in the American troops remain
ing where they are unth CarrahAa
makes good Villas capture ana Tue
modification of the northern Mexico
territory.
Scott and Funston will arrive TO-
night and ceremonial eohiere''0'
l. expected TO be held in Juarez' ou'
the military chiefs are not expee'e'
to get down 70 business oei''e no"
dax
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-28
GERARD WILL
SEE KAISER
.,op,c,x AMBASSADOR AT
BERLIN ON HIS WAY TO
THE ARMY FRONT.
COURSE IS DECIDED
Emperor Determines on His Reply
10 America ard Gives Final
Instructions for Wording
of Message.

WASHINGTON, April 2S.--The
kaiser has determined upon his reply
:, tbe last American note and has
o;,en final Instructions as to the
vorIing of the message to Chancel-
lor Won Bethmann-Hollweg.
This Interpretation is placed by
German officials on the kaiser's re-
ouest that American Ambassador
Gerard visit him at grand army head
quarters. It is declared that for
this reason the reply must be favor
able. IL is considered improbable
that the kaiser would he willing to
see Gerard if there was danger of a
break. Ii is not thought that the
emperor wants to discuss details of
the note with Gerard, but extended
him an invitation to visit the front
in order that he might assure him OF
Germany's friendship for the United
States. of his desire for a continu-
ance of amicable relations and of his
efforts to meet President Wilson's
demands.
Taking this in connection with
United Press dispatches from Berlin
Yesterday and from William G. Shep-
herd at The Hague today, to the ef-
feet that all danger of a break has
passed, much credence is given the
German Interpretation of Gerard's
visit 10 headquarters. 1t is
thought likely that the kaiser
reiterated to Gerard that Ger
manys submarine warfare I'm
tie Atlantic was instituted as an
act of reprisal against the alleged
Illegal English blockade and that
Germany felt Justified in taking this
action. Gerard will undoubtedly
cable Secretary Lansing the result
Of his interview and 1t is thought
here that it will contain assurances
of the good feeling OF the kaiser to-
ward America.
Although no information has been
given out regarding the purpose Of
Ambassador Gerard's journey, 1t is
evident that Emperor William wishes
thorough personal talk with him
in order to obtain clearer view of
the American position on the SUBJ
marine issue. The train will reach
It's destination today at Z p. nj. and
Ambassador Gerard expects to return
Saturday.
The invitation to visit the German
headquarters was brought to the am
oassador personally by Foreign Min
ister Won Jagow and is regarded in
official circles as good omen.
nevertheless, experienced observers
consider the situation still very
serious and believe that the meeting
of less Importance that what was
oone at the conference at German
headqnaiters.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-28
BIC OVATION
FOR OBREG0N.
NENICAN WAR MINISTER GIVEN
4 ROYAL RucbrTfON ON AR
RIVAL NJ JCAREZ.
THE BANDS PLAY
Troops Line the streets and Ban<lS
Play Mexican National Airs.
Uniforms .iltfor IL Cold
Trimmings.

FL. i'A>0. Texas, april 2s.--En.
tire Iuarsz turned out today to wcl-
Genre General obregsn. carrnHxN.s
war minister. and his giitier,ng staff
who arrived this morning ~ -
O'clock for conference with Cen
Hugh l.. scott.
With Obregon came two hundred
Of tIts finest Mexican soldiers seem
in Juarex la many years ~ per-
Soaai body guard.
The troops of the garrison lined
the streets and military bands
played Mexican national airs.
Accompanying General Ohrcgon
wrrc General Tfevlno, commander Of
the northern division of the Car
rama arm: General Lsix Gutierrez,
commandment nj Chihuahua General
Herrera. mayor OF rarrai. ansi nuns-
crous minor officials of the de fact0
government. Obrcgou was not In
fuii regaila. lie wore dark gray
hcIted military coat. The other of-
ficcr@ wore full dress uniforms TRIM
u.eti With much gold hsaid. Even
the body guard giittered in gold
trimming.
Little cheering came from tho
Mexican crowd. who indicated euri-
o<its more than enthusiasm.
General Gasira, eommandant at
Juauez, and Consul General Garcia
mt III Paso greeted Obr.gon anil his
STAFF at the railway station In 49,
rcs, embracing after the MeyieAa
fashion. From remarks droppssi ny
the STAFF officers IL WAS learned
that the war minister expected Cen
erals scott. Funston and Pershing
Ia he here before the arrival of Oh
regon. They expressed surprise
wi,en told that Pcrshing was at
samiaaipa in command OF the
American expedition. They thought
Dodd was I'm command al the front
"xou see how straight we get tho
stuff la Mexico city" laughed ono
of the STAFF officers.
Obregnn rarely smiled. He has
keen hazel eyes and wore serious
face n ibough ms-iitating ON tho
consequences of the coming confer.
enea with the American military
chiefs. Obregon would he easily
recognized by his right arm being
/ off at the elbow. He Was struck
| by shell In battle nearly thre0
/ yasfs ago. He ~ a ~toeks man OF
medium height, is Of rather light
complexion and has black mus
tach- .inged with graz.
The Olregon party Went in autos
10 tho Juarez customs la, Yherc
n formal reception was held. ~ r.
al Americas movie men followed
every move that wrs made.
l Enroute to Jaarez General Obre-
gon's train was preeesied By pilot
engine and troop train carrying the
body guard to fore>tali any attempt
BY yiiistas to wreck the Obregoa
train.
General Gasira formally assured
General Obregon of the loyalty oi
the Juarez garrison and denied re-
ports that Juarez was full of viltz
sympathixefs.