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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-04-08
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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-04-08

HUaeise SoclETlEs.-We have
heard Of a great many different kinds
Of entertainments gotten up for the
benefit Of church purposes, but the fol-
lowing. copied from an exchange. we
think takes the cake !" Down in
Missouri they have introduced hing.
ging societies to swell the church
treasury, and q Missouri paper gives
the following scales Of prices: Girls
under l6, Is cents for a hug Of two
minutes, or 10cents for short squeeze;
from l6 to 20, so cents; from 20 to
25, Is cents; school marms. 40 cents;
another mans wife, 81; widow, ac-
cording to looks, 10 cents to %; old
maids, 8 cents apiece or two for a
nickle and not any limit to time.
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pay in advertisements, but are not al
lowed to participate until everybody
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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-04-08
~ Fond Mother-No. I'm

T Fond Mother--No, I'm not
going to allow Nellie to come out in
society until she can do it well. She
must have the best debut or none at
all.
Father-Well, I'll see how debuts
are quoted this morning, but l can
tell YOU this much-this will be the
first, last and only debut I'll ever buy
for her.-Tid Bits.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-04-08

TICKLE MEMoRY.-A wealthy citi-
zen of neighboring city had been
out until the small hours with con-
vival companiors. 1t was not exact
ly dry locality" that he had yisi.
ted, and he arrived home slightly ex-
liberated. He managed, by describ-
ing several erratic rather than geo.
metrical lines, to get to his bedroom
and into a chair. Then he called to
his wife in a stage whisper:
i can't get my boots off,
What's the matter with your
boots?"
"Nozzin'," in a faint whisper.
What's the matter with your
hands, then ?" she cross examined.
"Nozzin."
"Why don't you pull your boots off,
then ?"
Maria, I've forgot the combina-
ton Boston Record.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-04-08

no. Bromley. I'm having a wretch
ed time with my wife. We wrangle
fearfully, and she's so wordy that she
overwhelms me every time"
We'll. Darringer, these little pleas
antries are MOTTO be avoided, it seems.
My wife and l have reduced them to
a science. She demands but two
words, and l good naturally let her
have them. It's a small concession,
you see"
II should think it was. / envy
you, Bromley, pom my soul l do
Oh. by the way what are the two
words ?"
The first and last. "-Pittsburg
Telegraph.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-04-08

BG- Take care of the pennies, and
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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-04-08

DB- Aristotle laid it down as a
maxim, that all inquiry should begin
with doubt" Whenever. then, we
meet with mysteries beyond our feeble
comprehension. would it not be more
rational to doubt the very faculty We
are employing-the capacity of our
reason itself?
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-04-08

a"But, Marie, l thought you
despised Mr.. Slimson." so I do. "
Then, what did you marry him for?''
so that he would stay down town
evenings and not hang around me
all the time"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-04-08
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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-04-08

a. A .alkative woman, passing
her viands upon a guest at the table,
asked: Are you fond Of tongueP
Yes, said the weary man, always
fond Of tongue, and like it still.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1886-11-02
Is it Cummings?

Springfield, ILL.,, Oct. IA gentleman
who arrived in this city yesterday stated to
a reporter last night that az he was board
ing a Chicago Il Alton train at 81. Louis
Yesterday morning, and just as the train
was starting out a stranger hastily entered
the smoking car, carrying on his arm
heavy oyercoal and in one hand a satchel.
He walked through the car looking for a
vacant seat, and finding none he seated
himself in the unoccupied half OF one the
other ha:f of which was occupied by the
gentleman who gave the reporter these
facts. The man seemed 10 be very nervous
and excited and looked reStlessly about.
He was unable to remain quietly In hi
seat, and finally drew a st. Louis morn.
ing paper from his pocket and
SEARCHED HASTILY FOR AN ITEM
which he evidently expected to
find. He suddenly stopped at the
account of the Adams Express robbery and
read ii intently. He read no further and
put up the paper and opened his satchel
to get cigar. As he did so, the gentle
man plainly saw a tangled bunch OF bank
notes stuffed in one corner of the bag and
several neatly tied packages of the same,
carefully slowed aw ay under lot of cloth
ing. The man then drew travelling
guide FROM his pocket aud turned to a
map Of upper Canada which he studied in
tently.
THE SUSPICIOUS OF HIS COMPANION
were not aroused until he took a more
careful survey of the mans features, when
he noticed that the eyebrows, eyelashes
and complexion were very dark
while his hair was very light, ex-
cepting one lock on the right side OF his
head, which was black. Closer scrutiny
convinced him that the man was wearing a
wig and it then occurred to him that he
might possibly be the press robber him
self. At every station he went to the toilet
room with his satchel until the train re-
sumed its journey. Frequently he re-
marked that the train was making very
slow time and displayed great impotence
to reach his destination. The gentleman
who related these facts is confident that on
his trip to Springfield he occupied seat
with "Jim Cummings" the Adams express
robber.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1886-11-02

ing out FrothiDgham's statement as to the
size OF the wearer, who is supposed, OF
course, to be the rObber. A number six
teen collar was also found. rockingham
statements have thus far been remarkably
clear, straightforward and free from con-
Predictions. The opinion is gaining
strength that the robbery was Donna tide
affair and that the messenger was in no
way accessory 10 It
There are really no more developments
In the case tonight. Mr.. L. {. Weir the
western manager of the company said: Our
first purpose and our object is to catch the
robber and ali the resorces OF the company
will be used in that direction. The recov-
cry of the stolen money is a secondary con-
sideratiOn with us.
WE HAVE REIMBURSED THE BANKS
to day TO the amount of over $4,000 and
shall finish paying the last money to-moI-
row. Mr.. rockingham has not been ar
rested vet and We have made no accusa-
tions against him nor will this be done IN
I'll We are well assured that We shall be
justified in doing so, the messenger, how
ever, is within ready call and has yolun-
tarily offered to be of any possible aSsis-
lance in pointing out the guilty party.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1886-11-02
VERSAILLES VISITATION.
One-FOurth of the Business
Houses of the City Con-
sumed.
Fifteen Head of Horses Perish i'm
the Cruel Flames.

Versatile, Mo, Oct 25.-(Specia LA
terrible conhagration originated here Sun
day night about midnight. The fire began
IN Vaughn & Clark's livery stable about
one block west Of the court house. How il
was ignited no one seems to know, as there
was no one at tie stable al
the time. Before the fire was discovered
il had gained such Roadway as to pre-
vent the possibility Of controlling it or
even of removing any of the animals, fiji
teen of which, with nearly the entire stock
of vehicles, harness, saddles and feed were
consumed. There being no fire depart
ment in the city bucket brigade was or
gained as quickly as possible after the
alarm was given, but the strong southwest
gale, which was blowing at the time, rem
dered their efforts almost futile and the
flames spread rapidly east taking in
their course Hardys agricultural nipple
ment establishment with most OF its con-
tents.
The post Office came next from which a
portion of the contents was saved, then
Herman & Dells butchershOp, a one story
building.
The next building WAS two story build
ing occupied on the lower floor by Spur.
lock Bros. general merchandise store and
above by the Oddfellows hall, all of which
with most of It's contents was consumed.
Adjoining this on the south was the city
hotel, two story frame, which was also
consumed.
Passing rapidly south the flames swept
away Banks Bros. grocery store, the Ma
sonic hall, Wassungs saddlery and harnes:
shop and several additional buildings or
the same block.
At the same time the flames driven by
the fierce wind had made their way to the
north side of the street and in rapid success
sion devoured Martin Sp dels grocery store
the barber shop, Washburns drug store
Martins drug store and news stand and {
large two story brick building belonging t.
Daniel Lutman, and occupied by the Mes
senQer Office, Anthony and Bohling's Law
Offices, and the city council roo1is, In the
meantime the citizens finding tEeiS effort
to subdue the flames futile, had turned
their efforts to preventing further spread
east, and BY herculean and daring effort
succeeded in preventing their crossing Z
the east side of the street among the hand
some large bricks and the court house.
The result of the confagratiOn is los
of about $4,000, with not more than hal
that amount of insurance, and the destruc
ton Of nearly one-fourth of the business
portion of the city.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1886-11-02
A BASE BETRAYER.
A Young Fiend Entrusted With a
Lady Basely Attempts
Her uin.

Clinton, Mo-, Oct. 26.-i Special. This
city was thrown into a state Of intense ex-
element this morning over one of the
most attrocious attempts to commit a
nameless crime that has ever been record
ed. Both the victim and the base betrayer
of = sacred trust are well known and have
always stood high in the community, nei-
Their of them are residents of this city but
come from the neighborhOod of Humans
vile. The particulars are about as fol-
lows:
HENDERSON WHEELER,
a Young man residing near Humansville,
desiring to visit relatives in Kentucky
started on his journey this morning. In
company with him was Miss Birdie Hull,
a handsome young lady and daughter of
a well-to-do farmer and neighbor of Wheel
ers. Miss Biz lie was on her way to Gin
ton, Illinois, to visit relatives and had
been entrusted to the care of Wheeler by
her father as he was well known and a
friend. When the two arrived at
the depot in this city this morning
and while awaiting the arrival of the north
bound train to Sedalia young Wheeler
induced Miss Hull to
with him, Arriving at a secluded place
he seized her and attempted to throw her
down with . , intentions. Her struggles
and scream however, brought assistance
and Wheeler ed. He was pursued and
captured and brought to Jail. When
brought up for hearing he demanded and
was given a continuance until tomorrow
and recommitted to Jail. There is great
excitement and indignation here over the
affair. Both Miss Hulps and Wheeler's
relatives have been notified and will be
present at the trial tomorrow.
Young Wheeler is a son of james
Wheeler and had been living with his
father about five miles east OF Humans
Vile on a arm owned by Hull, the father
Of his companion, who, he acknowledged,
was placed in his charge. When ques.
toned, he protested his innocence and said
there was no truth in it.
HE ADMITTED BEING DRUNK,
and said he did not know exactly wha
took place further than that he was leav
ing the waiting room when she followed
him and catching his coat sleeve asked
him IL he had checked her trunk. To
pether they walked down the platform and
when they reached the end they sat down
This is all he knew about it and could no
remember being placed in the cooler. HI
said ne was % years old, and anxiousl.
inquired if he could be sent to the pei
"without'n it would be proved on him."
Miss Hull is decided brunette, Of me
dunn height, round face and says she wa
twenty years old this month.
Mrs. Hull, mother of the girl, arrives
on the noon train from Humansville, AM
Joined her daughter at Gerhardt's restaur
ant, where the young woman remained to
night and to-day.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1886-11-02
HE HAD BEEN ROBBED,


and that Mr. Damsel S notified Of the
fact about half past one O'Clock this morn
ing. Mr.. Damsel says he cannot yet name
the amount stolen, but as the run was unu-
sually heavy he thinks it will exceed SiO, 600.
Not much is known here of Fothringham.
II has heen imposs bic 10 obtain any :
thing further of a definite character ID ut
the robbery tonight. Superintendent
Damsel and the private detectives who are
patiently working up the case have stud e
ously
KEPT OUT OF SIGHT.
tonight and seemed to have taken special
pains to keep out OF the way oil reporters,
nor is il known where Fothring ham Is.
1t is ,afe 10 say, however, that
he is constantly under the eye
of an officer, and that the express company
officials here are doing all In their power
to get at the facts in the case, and 10 seccre
the robber.
VARIOUS THEORIES
are current, but the prevailing outside
opinion is that the messenger knows more
about the matter than anybody else, though
robody seems disposed TO charge him with
being directly concerned in the robbery.
The local police, as far as can be ascer-
tanned, are doing nothing 10 the case.
A BIT OF HISTORY.
Jim Cummings, once very active mem
Der IF the James and Younger bands, who
terrorized Missouri, is possibly the last
who could answer 10 his name were roll
called of the members OF that once famous
band of bandits, with the exception OF
Frank James, who is living the life OF a
quiet shoe merchant i'm the little town OF
Nevada, this state. Cummings was
A MAN OF POWERFUL PHYSIQUE,
and in that respect answers this descrip-
ton of the bold and successful express
robber of last night. He was, however,
never guiltJ of dressing well, which was
probably ascribable,to the fact OF his pre-
carious existence and the dangers in which
he constantly found himself. He was
identified in many ii not all of the daring
rob berries perpetrated during the successful
reign of
MISSOURI BANDITS
and was known as fearless and desperate
member of that gang. As the bandits be-
gan to find themselves in closer quarters
and after the cruel murder of Conductor
Westfall, of the Rock Island road at Wins
ton by Jesse James, they began to dwindle
In numbers and il was about that time that
Cummings became "less numerous" in
transactions of similar character.
AFTER THE MURDER OF JESSE JAMES
by Bob Ford, the suicide of his brother
Charlie in Ray county, the disappearance
of Bob out West and the subsequent sur
render of Frank James, the remaining
member to be accounted for was Cummings,
He has not been seen or heard from in
years, and the sudden appearance of a man
answering in measure his description,
bearing the same name and engaged in the
same enlivening occupation has created
some excitement.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1886-11-02
The Latest Reports.

Milwaukee, Oct 2S.-From the most re-
Liable accounts obtainable TO night, the
number who persisted does not exceed ten,
and these were all in the passenger coach
next TO the baggage car. The only Occu-
pants who escaped were two children,
whose mother, Mrs. G. X. Scherer, of Wi
mona, handed them out to a brakeman.
Mrs. Scherer was pinned down by a seat
and already envelOped in flames. The res
cuer's hands were burned to a crisp. None
of the charred remains can be identified.
AS far as can e learned to- night
THOSE WHO Persisted ARE:
Mrs. Scherer.
Mrs. ROSjna Johns.
Louis Brinker, residence unknown.
A Young woman believed to be Mrs. Geo.
a. Mari, of Chicago.
. Emil WOldersdOff, residence unknown.
Five or more unknown persons.
Two Sisters of Charity, one believed TO
be Mother Alexa, Superior OF convent at
Winona.
THE INJURED
include Conductor Lucius Searle, OF Mill
waukee, badly hurt about the chest but
probably net fatally.
Wade Clark, of OconOmOwOc, baggage
man, leg broken.
Charles Z. Smith, Fifty.six Wabash ave-
nue., Chicago, broken arm and wrist and
face cut badly by broken spectacles.
James Phillips, brakeman, cut about
the head.
No passengers in any of the sleepers
were killed.
Conductor earle was in the baggage
car when the shock occurred with the bag
gageman Clark and Phillips, brakeman.
He was penned und.r several heavy
trunks. Unable TO extricate themselves,
to their horror, they saw flames burst In
from one End of the car. They redoubled
their efforts and
PHILLIPS MANAGED TO CRAWL OUT
Conductor Searle thus released followed
him. Clark with broken leg was gotten
out and the three crowded through win
dow as the flames had crept up to within
few feet Of them Conductor Searle is
new lying Frustrated at his home at Mil
waukee and tells this story.
He says as nearly as he can recOllect
the occupants of the car where the fright
full incineIation occurred included a
woman with a little girl of about six
years, another dark haired woman with a
babe less than year old, blonde woman
of thirty, who seemed to be a companion
of the former, both bound for st. Paul !;
two Sisters Of Charity travelling on pass.
He can recall no description Of any others,
but says there were not to exceed fifteen
altogether.