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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-02-10

The United States Senate has passed
bill appropriating hundred and
sevcnty-five thousand dollars for tho
purpose Of fitting a ship to so in
search Of the exploring ship Jeannettc,
Rcnt out by James Gordon Bennett to
the Arctic Regions in 1879, and which
has not been heard from in months.
The House will probably pass the
bill, and proper vessel will be found
Mt San Francisco. There is barely
sufficient tirno to get the relief ship
ready for sea, and the loss of month
may mean the loss Of an entire season.
The expedition is more in the interest
of humanity than of science. The
Jeannctte is not the only vessel the
secret of whose fatc is locked in the
frozen northern seas, and it will be
the duty Of the commander Of tho re-
lief ship to search for the missing
whalcrs as well as for the American
exploring ship.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-09-01

WILL THE EARTH Be- COMET Pit
is not altogether impossible, says Pro-
fessor Draper, that the earth may be-
come comet. 1t is altogether more
probable that it was comet before
it became a steady-going old world
Atany rate, science furnishes no more
reason for the one inference than the
other. 1t is known that the nebula
visible in the heavens are in various
conditions of world-formation, some
Of them slowly revolving around a
center Of their own, some with nuclei
indicating cooling and condensation,
while others are but enormous masses
Of matter in gaseous state. The
structure Of the earth leads BIOLOGISTS
to the conclusion that it was once q,
fiery, gaseous, and afterwards molten
mass, requiring an inconceivable time
before SO far cooled as to form a crust,
while smaller bodies, like its satel-
lites, cooling sooner, have passed
through the respective stages Of exis-
tence, and are now without life on
their surfaces, and, as graphically des-
cribed by Professor Watson, are burnt
Q 1t cinders rollir 2 the heavens"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-09-01

He OUR RIGHT THERE, Some
months since a fond Detroit father inn
agined that his only son, young man
Of twenty, was going into consumption.
A doctor was consulted, and he advised
that the son be put though a course OF
gymnastIc training The yonng man
seemed to like the idea, and for two or
three months he was in daily attend
ance at gymnasium. Then he began
to grow careless, and finally quit it
altogether. The father thought he
could see signs of failing health again,
and to induce the son to 90 back to
rings, bars and gloves once more, he
fitted up private gymnasium in the
barn and began course of exercise
himself. The other morning he re
membered that he used to be boxer
in his younger days, and he remarked
that he would give the son a few les
Ions He was balancing himself on his
heel and feeling out with both hand
when something hit him, and halfmin.
ute afterwards he dimly realized that
some one was bending over him and
saying:
Father, dear farther are you
dead ?"
He sat up, looked around, and hoare-
ly inquired
Jim, what on earth has happen
ed?'
"Why, father, got on a love-tar
on your nasal--just litter feeler, t
see if you were solid on your pins.
Didn't you strike as hard as you
could2'
NO; not half-not a quarter II
was what the boys call feeling for
claret Your nose will spring back
into position in less than half day
The father got up, let the gloves fall
from his hands, and as he caught the
trapeze to steady his legs, he said
jim, your mother and | thought
you were going into consumption and
Doctor, he backed us up in it.
That's why I sent you to learn gym
nastics. jim, m fool, your mother
is an awfully good woman, and If we
can get the doctor up here long enough
to let you feel for his claret, | dom
care how soon | die
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-09-01

CALM IN DISASTER. In the Spring
Of 1865, when sheridaa's cay dry
moved up the Shenandoah Valley to
have a last wrestle with Early troop.
ers, halt was made by a portion Of
the Union forces near Waynesboro
Guards We're thrown out to protect
property, and among others the house
Of a lone and aged widow received such
protection. Two dismounted cavalry
men were stationed at the front doorand
il was half an hour or 10 before any stir
in or around the house gave token that
it was inhabited. Then the widow
limped to the door on crutch and
called one Of the guards to her and
asked:
What are you doing here?'
1--WE are guards 10 protect you and
your properly was the reply
We'll, YOU needn't fool any time
here. Early be came and he took our
hay. Then Sheridan came and be took
our corn. Then Mosby be stole our
hams and taters. Then Sheridan took
our -four and cider. Then Early rnn
off all our horses. All / had left this
morning wac an old sick mule and
meal enough for one hoe cake. Then.
he died two hours ago, and Two just
eaten the last Of the cake and if you
can find anything worth guarding
around here you can have it and tote
it off.
But some of the soldiers may die.
turb you.
Il guess not, she said, as che point.
ed to the spot where a cannon ball
had torn through the house, "Thc
day that hole was shot through there
| was rocking and singing the Pill
grim Hope, and | didn t miss a rock
nor drop a note, don't hardly think
one brigade Of horse sQjers can disturb
me very much You'll obleege me by
joggin along?'
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-09-01

THE NUMBER or CoUErIEs.-Th
following is the number of counties in
every State Of the United States
Alabama, 67 Arkansas, "a Cali
fornia, 81 Colorado, 80 Connecticut,
3; Delaware Florida. 50; Georgia,
1877 Illinois, l02 Indiana, 81 Iowa,
80 Kansas, rs Kentucky, III; Lou
isiana, So Maine, 16 Maryland, q
Massachusetts, IA Michigan, 7G Min
nesota, II Mississippi, rs; Missouri,
us; Nebraska, 62 Nevada, IA New
Hampshire, 10; New Jersey, q New
York, 60 North Carolina, "a Ohio,
So; Oregon, %; Pennsylvania, 81
Rhode. Island 5 South Carolina, 33
Tennessee "a Texas, l5l Vermont,
IA; Virginia, l05; West Virginia
"a; Wisconsin, co; total, 2,299.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-09-01
ny THE RIVER.
o ever-chancinr liver


o ever-changing liver
That se,kest the changeless sea-
Where are the forms and the faces
The years have shown to thee2
Glitter Of golden hauberk,
And silver Of swinging sword,
Down by the shallow scurry,
And over the darliing ford.
And here in this ferny corner,
Where the shadows fall on the spray,
A vision of weeping woman's eyes,
As her true love gallops away.
Say, didst thou note them, 0 river,
And gather them up and flee
To wait them away and to hide them
In the soundless depth OF the sea
Sheen Of princes armor,
And CLINT Of trusly sword,
And blood-stained faces of fearless men
Dying to save their lord.
Soldiers and statesmen and eourtiers
And cod-eyed priests, and group
or dainty delicate madens
In powder and patch and hoop.
Say, didst thou note them, 0 river,
And garner their smiles and tears2
DID their hearts heat high and falier
With old-world hopes and fears2
Did they look on the deep dark water
Where ii mirrors the diamond spray,
And love and struggle and suffer
AS we Of this latter duy2
Across the gulf of the ages
Where the secrets ofslence sleep,
Comes a voice-''Y c arc sisters and brothers,
Who love and suffer and weep"
For the day goes by, and the morrow
Comes back as il did of yore,
And love is the same and the sorrow
Is tie sorrow our fathers bore.
AS the burden has been, so IL shall be
Till the kind God bears us free
Down the stormy waves of the river
To the calm of the infinite sea.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-09-01
teg-Bnd oomnanv me- were nm

Bsy~Bad company: There were half
a dozen ladies and gentlemen in a
street car, when the driver stopped
the car and said "There is somebody
in this car trying to beat me out of a
fare" The passengers looked at each
other and all said they had put in
their fare. 1t don make any differ
nee, There are only six fares in the
box and seven people in the car,
Then a gentleman got up and with a
sigh put in the missing fare, remark
ing 81 put in one before, but as was
once in the Legislature verybody will
say it can't be anybody else but me, SC
III have to stand it.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-09-01

A romantic maiden was rescued
from drowning at Nantasket by her
lover. When she had sufficiently re-
covered from the shock and fright to
feel like talking, she overwhelmed
him with reproaches. "My darling,
he replied in astonishment; you sure
ly did not wish me to let you perish +
No. she exclaimed angrily, "but
why didn't you letme go down for the
third time.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-09-01
FOR THE SENATE.

Messrs. Edaoys:--As Mr.. VIM. o. Reeder
has been appointed Clerk under the Gov
ernmeuts We beg you to announce DR.. L. j..
SUTTON as, a candidate for the Senate this
Fall, believing be has done as much for the
Republican party as ANY man in ii and know
ing be has received nothing but abuse. We
think he is entitled to some reward for his
services and therefore name him as a candidate
for the Senate subject to the action Of regular
Republican Convention, and assure the public
he will receive, what he merits, the warm sup
port ofthe Republicans Of the county and par
ticularly Of
April ~, 1881. CnAPTrco.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-09-01
ron THE LEGISLATURE.

The friends Of HERBERT F. MOORE re-
commend him to the voters Of 81. Mary's
county asa candidate for the Legislature and
endorse him as eminenily qualified for that
position II he will consent TO serve, as we
trust be will, he will be warmly supported
by
March 81, 1881 The Entire County
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-09-01
FOR snERIPF.

AZ ihesoliciiaiion Of many warm personal
friends Ia difIcFcpi sections OF the comfy, who
clsim that have made humane bat prompt
and coicIcpt Sheriff am induced 70 ask an
endorsement for the same position in 1881
and will be thankful TO my fe'low-citizensf for
their support
Sept 20, 1897. J. FRANK SMITH.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-09-01
F0RsnERIFF

Mcssrs Editors -You will please say
through the columns ofyour paper that If Mr..
JAMES II. ALVEY will consent 10 be can
didaiefor the next Sherifialty he will be
warmly supported by
Feb IL, 1880. LeonardtoWu District.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-09-01
FOR THE LEGISLATURE.

Mcssrs. Edit0rs;-YoI will please an
uounce GEO r. GARNER as Democratic
candidate Tor a seat I'M the House Of Delegates
at the next general election, and say he will
be var aiysu - rted by the people.
Aug 20, 1880.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-09-01
FOR SHERIFF.

begsrt EdiioFs-AunoDnce in the BE4cOs
JOHN = FENWtCK, Of T.eonardtown, as u
eandidatefor the next Shenialty and state
that he will b5 supported by large body Of
warmly attachedri ends and by the masses OF
the people Sept9 1880
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-09-01

se- I'm very sick docther. Do
you think I'll die p II see no reason
to think So said the doctor calmly.
How do you feel p II feel as if some
thin was kiokin wild in me" what
have you been eating2" upon me
sowl, ! doant know but be the way
it goes on I'm afeard it mustn't be frogs
ligs."
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-09-01
Cnndidntes.
FOR THE SENATE.

Aessrs. Editors-The friends Of r. JOHN
SON COTTON knowing bis sterling worth
and representative ability request you to an
bounce him as candidate for a seat in the
Senate Of Maryland atthe next election (l8sll
and say, If he will become q candidate he
will be warmly supported by
Nov 81, 1879 The People.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-09-01
FoRsnERlfF.

Metsrp Edilors--ifJ0HN SHADRICK will
consent % become candidate for the next
SheriHaliy, he will receive the entire support
~ the Democracy Of The 2ud district
Nov Il, 1850. Many Friend
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-09-01

b@Whena trooper spirit is moved
water does not flow from his eyes.
He simply INDUCES In dry whine.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-09-01
For TIE SEN ATE-

THAMES X. WILSON, Esqr., viii con-
semitic bea candidatefor seat In the next
Senate OF Maryland, be wfllbe warmly sup
dorted for the position by hisparty and per-
sonal friendsinold
0ct2l 1880. CHARLOTTE HALL.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-09-01
FOn cOUNTY cOMMIssI0NER.

Nessrs Eiilora--Please announce in the
BEACoS JOSIAH II. HANCOCK, Of Charlotte
Halt district, as 81 candidate for a seat 10 our
next Commissioners Court aud slate that he
viii receive a cordial support from the
March IL 1881. Second District.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-09-01
PROFESSIONAL.


b. HAMS CAVALIER. EEocH B ABKLI
THE undersigned, Attorneys al Law and
Solicitors in Chancery, have, tAis 1st
dayef January, 1880, formed co-parthef-
ship in the practice oftbeir profession. uA-
der the name and style ofCamalier q Abel.
They willpractiee in the county Of st. Ma
ry' sand the adjoining counties
Especial attention will be paid to the COLI
lection Of claims.
Oficein the Court House. Address
CAVALIER 4 ABEL, Leonardtown,
St. Mary's county, Nd.
b HARRIS CAMALIRR,
ExocH B. ARELL.
Jan 8, ISso--tf.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-09-01

500 weekin yourown town. Terms
" andS5 ont6ttree. Address II HAL
LETT Co Portland Maine
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-15
4 Handsome Gift WOrthi7y he.
slowed

The plate printers of the Bureau of En-
craving and Printing are very naturally
very proud of their fclow-workm Mr..
William G. Mckinney. lie 10 not
only n good workman, but is otlict-
wise popular, and excels in aquatic
sports. He is member of the
Potomac Boat Club, ana 1t will be remem-
bercd that in the late singlc-scull race he
carried off the championship badge His
fellow workmen were delighted, and when
Mr. Mckinney went to his work the next
morning, he was surprised to see his press
handsomely decorated with miniature flags.
But they determined that he should have q
moro substantial testimonial Of their APP
probation, and as these hard listed Sons of
toll never do anything in halfway
manner, they decided to make q present
which would be n lifelong souvenir. Con-
Arthur Small, John Wood, Cornelius Pat
ton, Francis J. Grimes Richard
Somes and William Beall, was formed, by
whom watch and chain were selected as n
testimonial
Last night, after the Plate Printers Union
had had their meeting, the watch, which
bore the inscription Presented to w. c.
Mckinney, by the Plate Printers of the Blu
reau of Engraving and Printing, November
H. 1881" was presented by Mr. George
Omerly in a neat and eloquent speech
on behalf of the donors. Mr.. Nc
Kinney responded in a very happy
manner and the pleasant scene
cnded, the plate printers well satisfied
that the gift had been worthily bestowed,
and the recipient truly grateful that he
had merited the appreciation and esteem of
the gentlemen who were his daily asso-
ciates and who knew him best.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-15
DOCTORS, OPINIONS.
[contlnned from First Page. !

onstrate what the science Of surgery re-
quircs of its followers.
Its preccpts are of no uncertain tone.
Certainly the President did
Not Dfc ffOnt Any Lack Of Positive
Principles
applicable to his case. 1T there were no
rules to suit such wound as that Of the
President the science of surgery would
be fraud and the surgeons who
through past ages down to the present time
have become eminent in their calling, would
haye become rpm'ndful of that debt which
Lord Bacon declares evety men owes to his
profession There arc, however, explicit
rules for the management of every possible
wound or injury.
Were these rules needed in the present
instance? The question brings us to the
third and last division of the subject.
Third. Tho surgeons In attendance and
in consultation on the case ure charged
with certain neglccts and mistakes by rca-
son of which the President died.
While not prepared to assert in the light
of all the facts rs revealed by the post
norton examination that this charge can
be sustained In its entirety, believe that
the following alleged circumstances are
true. Ifthcy are, then in so far as they are
contrary to sotind surgery were the chances
of President Garflold's recovery lessened.
The above was all that was received up to
the hour of going to press.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-15

G. NJ. Mathews, the president, and II. w.
Blackford, secretary of the Industrial Home
School, submitted the annual report of that
institution to the Commissioners to-day.
Tho revenues of the school were rs follows :
Amount on hand July !, 1881, $l5l.5l: an
preparation by Congress, $4,000; from Com.
missioncrs for the maintenance of paupcrs,
Sl,i30S0 from Commissioners for exterior
improvements, S3,l75.2i; from sale of old
furniture, etc, etc, S62D.3S, making to-
tai Of Si5616.93, with an expenditure of
Sli02l.S0, leaving balance on hand of ST.
65513.
The inmates cared for numbered 60 boys
and 10 girls, or total of 100, of whom 81
were admitted during the year. One pupil
died, 80 left by permission, q left without
permission, 20 were provided with homes
IL returned to their friends and 90 are now
in the institution.
Among the improvements are the follow
ing A greenhouse has been completed and
put into practical operation; the grounds
adjoining the main building have been
graded and cultivated small fish-pond
has been excavatcd ; the Home School cot
tage is rapidly approaching completion and
will be ready for occupancy by the begin
ming of the winter, and many other i'm
provements have been made which are of
The public school started at the Homo is
reported as doing very we'll and rvalng in
its results the other public schools of the
District.
All the boys are occasionally employed
at household works, preparing the walks
on the grounds, cultivatng the garden, etc.
Tho boys were sub.contractcd to cxcavate
the cellar of the cottage, received wages
for the work performed and accomplished
the task promptly and satisfactorily.
The boys were given gardens to cultivate,
and the products were their own property.
Many of them were quite successful.
Forty-three pupils attended the shoe
making class and manufactured forty.fve
pairs of shoes and half.soled sixty-seven
pairs during the year. A number of tree
boxes and slaves were manufactured for the
use of the Parking Commissioners The
sewing school and the green house were also
fruitful sources Of industry.
The report, in conclusion, urges the neces.
sity of an increased appropriation by
means of which the usefulness of the Home
may be extended
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-15

The track at Ivy City to-day was in
splendid condition, but the attendance was
small, there being about 800 present
Thirteen horses entered for the first dash
for mile.
The first dash was delayed by several false
starts At the fourth start Capias stumbled
and threw his jockey, n small boy, and trod
on him, injuring him seriously.
He was carried Off the track, crying in
pain, to the clubhouse. Capias ran around
the course unmounted and stopped near tho
judges stand, and the race was delayed by
the accident for quarter of an hour.
In the mile dash, first race, Gov. Spague
was the favorite. lie was beaten by Ike
Bonham, Tom Buster second, and Ingomar
third time, 1:i2
The second race, one and onc-half miles,
for the Washington stakes, was won by
Gov. Bowie's Compensation, Sparks and
Enniskiller second--neck and neck time,
2:is. Sparks was given second place and
Ennisliillin third in the second race.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-15

John O'Brien was up before Judge Smell
this morning on the charge of assaulting
George Brown, a frail little boy, sabout 7
or 8 years old. The alleged assault took
place at the residence of DIR. Hopkins, in
the West End. Bette Davis, the aunt of
the child and housekeeper for the Doctor,
testified that O'Brien came to the house
last Sunday, and because the child laughed
Mt him, became enraged and kicked the
little fellow down stairs. The defendant
stated that he went to sec his friend Dr.
Hopkins, who is now lying ut the point of
death, and that he suggested that minis
ter be sent for to administer spiritual con-
ISOLATION. At this the boy made fun, and
he simply pushed him aside. He further
said that the Davis woman refuses to allow
any one to see DIR. Hopkins unless she is in
the room with them, fearing that they will
advise with him with reference to the dis.
position of his property. Tho Court heard
the evidence and fined the defendant 81
and costs.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-15
District Goyernment Notcs.

The Harbor Master reports the arrival
of 3,10O bushels of oysters ut the wharves
yesterday.
Tho special assessment division has issued
tax lien certificates on property in alleys in
square 305.
DIR. Purvis has asked the Commissioners
to improve Pomeroy street in the vicinity
of the Freedmens Hospital.
Virginia avenue, between Four-and.a.
half and Sixth streets southwest, will be
paved promptly, per order of the Com.
missiOners.
The erection of gas lamp has been or
dercd on | street, near Twenty
northwest, and one at Fourth and streets
southwest has been ordered.
The schooners Express. NJ III. Rand
r. w. Dasey, A. H. Hurlburt, b. III. Jones,
Eva J. Smith, L. Ella, Defy Maggie May,
Chief and Douglas arrived at the wharves
yesterday.
Bids have been opened in the Commits.
sioners' office for supplying 5000 trap.rock
blocks for the B0undary-street sewer, and
the bidders were A. b. Kellogg, at sos per
thousand, and Chris. Andrews, at SO per
thousand.
The Commissioners have declined to
comply with request made by the pro-
fessors of the University of Virginia to be
supplied with fifty young Carolina poplar
trees, to be planted in the grounds of that
institution.
The applications for liquor licenses of
Dennis Dunn 0i2 Louisiana avenue north
west John Houser, Eleventh and c street
Jean b. Peters, 700 ID street Louis Weller,
3l2 Eleventh street, were approved. and the
application of Charles A. Kramer, 21l5
Pennsylvania avenue, was disapprovcd by
the committee to-day.
The committee on liquor licenses yes.
terday approved the following applications,
and they have been forwarded to the Com
missioners for their signature: II. Bar
tholome, 1905 Seventh street northwest;
John j. Beuchert, 623 Pennsylvania avenue
John Gull, 204l X street north
west Ernest DAHL corner of p and North
Capitol streets William A. Fletcher, corner
of New Jersey avenue and b streets south
east John ii. Gates, 1925 Eleventh street
Michael Hayden, 3l5 Fourteenth
street northwest; Thomas Jones, 1885
Eleventh street southeast; Dennis Cady,
3314 and 1916 M street northwest; Klein &
Nath, 125 Seventh street northwest; Fred
erick Klotz, 1898 Seventh street northwest
Theodore Lewis, ST., 729 Eighth street
southeast; Henry Nickel, 735 Seventh
street northwest; William ii. Rose, Har-
rison street, Uniontown; Hannah Ruhardt,
l23O Seventh street northwest Mary X.
Squires, 1896 Fourth street northwest
SINH & Del Bianco, 12i0 New Jersey ave.
nue. southeast; Schwing 4 Clarke, G27
Seventh street northwest I; Charles Schligal,
630 o street northwest; Ernst Freiber,
corner of Eighth and Il streets northwest,
and Mrs, b. Young, 456 Louisiana ave-
me.