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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-22
Yours Truly,
Genl. Act. Mccormick II. NJ. Co.
Il IIr RICHARD REEDER,
Laurel Grove, Md.
The report Of the expert referred to in
above letter is as follows:

The report ni the expert referred to in
above letter is as follows:
CuELTENuAM, June II, 1885.
Dear Sir MIR. Townshend and went
10 Mr.. Roberisnn'S this morning. The
Champion was there in full fnrcc-Agont
and two EXpcrts-ani with them they had
brought twenty-five (22l men 81 talk for
them. They got their machine started he
fore did a. | had la unload Oft truck and
change two or three pieces Mr.. SkidmnTe
had wrong. Also, had f. mend the reel
ami inside dividcr which they had broken
in hauling out by runnn" into a gate-phst.
Champion started in rye, went one round,
then opened in 4 piece Of light wheat. !
pulled in behind them on 2nd rnund and
both machines went three rounds. Then
Champion pulled down into Il piece which
was little heavier and chokcd down i'm
sickle As the timothy had grown up very
thick and had la turn round and come
back. | pulled i'll AMI opened The :iecc
without a break ar skip and cut six rounds
without stop. Then they took us Ia
piece Of very green rye. | raised my ma
chine so a Ia make a good bundle and
went three rounds before dinner, doing a
great deal hCttcr than they did. making a
good bundle and binding very tight After
dinner before We started, | saw Robertson
was partial tn the Champion. He made
both machines drop down as low rs posi-
bic and We started. Ii took both experts
and Il driver Ia run the Champion-one to
start the straw up the elevators. the: other
a. pull il down in binder. The rye stood
from 81 tn : feet and checked in the top
elevator of our machine badly, as the can
vaSS carried il back and chokcd between
double slots the sheet iron is bottled tn. |
had IL get down about twice every round
and pull il down in binder Mr. Town
Shcnd could give me no assistance having
never before seen binder run and Robert
son made his decision at once i'll favor of
the Champion. beat them badly until |
had Ia cut low and then they beat me in
the elevation but made better bundle than
they did dared them to % back into the
wheat with me and they would not 90
Ii was the most one-sided trial ever saw.
Every man IN the ground were Champion
men but one. lie was "A blacksmith and
told the whole crowd they were partial Ia
the Champion, and our machine would do
better work than theirs, if they would Just
let one man run their machine as had Ia
do: that our machine was worth $50 more
in construction than theirs was
Well, Mr.. Baker | did the best | could
withuu; being successful, - had the bin
der hauled back here and will take il down
and box ready L. ship IA you at once
One farmer wanted L. know what was the
least | would take for il, but told him he
could not have il one cent less than Ro-
bertson was to pay. lOurS Respt,
: \ JoRDoN
To Mr.. W. NJ. BAKER, tbroken hearted.)
Baltimore, Nd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-22
CARD.
To ruE FARMERS or ST. MNRY's Corsr

Gentlemen IL saw in the 81. Nary's
Enterprise Of July 2nd, notice Of a binder
contest alleged % have been held in the
upper part vi Charles county. The writer
OF the Rotice failed 90 give the name Of the
party who owned the field in which the
contest was had. Therefore, on Monday. /
wrote 10 the General Agent Of the McCoF.
mick III. III. Company for a correct account
Of the trial | give his answer below.
RICHARD REEDER,
Laurel Grove, Nd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-22
&s Dentistry

Dr.. L. 3. PAYNE, DENTIST, having To-
caiei NJ .Ueeksassiesrffte is prepared
10 attend IN all professional calls. lie will
visit Leaaardtnwn the first and third Tues
day and California the first and third Thurs
day In each month. Letters addressed 10
him at Mechanicsyille by parties from q
distance viii receive prompt attention.
May 20, S6-ff.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-22

BE- The demands Of modern socie-
ty life are such that We lead a more
or less artificial existence: the busi-
ness requirements of men, and the rate
of high living universal among the
better classes, tax both the muscular
and the nervous systems. Royal
Elixir counteracts this. 1t regulates
the bowels, purifes the blood, and in
sigorates the whole system.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-22
FLOUR, MEAL AND BRAN.

HAVING taken charge of the Indian
Bridge Mill / am prepared to furnish
customers with the best Of my line oi
goods at the lowest prices.
N. :. HOPKINS,
Great Mills, Nd.
Dec. 8, S5-6mf
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-22

RUNNING NEWSPARER.-OIC course
nybody can run a newspaper, as no
particular amount of brain is required.
All you have to do ia to sit around on
dry goods box when the weather is
fine, and talk politics with any other
muttonhead who is foolish enough to
spend his time in the same way, and
when the weather is too reckeTch, as it
were, for that sort of heavy work you
occupy an upholstered chair on the
tropical side of coal fire and swap
lies with the county judge and rake
in the collateral on advertising and
subscriptions. The newspaper mans
life is Dutch picnic, a three ring
circus with four clowns and a trick
mule all for one price of admission, all
the year round and no postponement
on account Of bad weather. Oh, the
editors life ia rosy one; he rides
free on railroads, and takes cabbage
subscriptions he gets complimentary
passes to all the theatres, and gives
FIVE dollars worth of advertising for
fifty cent ticket to ten-cent show
he tries TO get ny nine-column paper
in three-column town, and some
times he tries to pay his bills. but this
latter he doesn't always succeed in
doing. Newspaper men hare been
known TO pay their bills bnt the cases
are about as seldom as the 30th day
of February. The only instance of
the kind which / can now call TO mind
is fellow who use.l tosun a paper in
Wisconsin, but he don't 10 it any
more-he sin the penitentiary. Speak
ing of penitentiaries reminds me that
this same fellow afterwards started a
paper in the prison honored by his
presence-conclusive evidence that
the only way to reform a printer is to
kill him.
One ofthe most pleasing experiences
of an editors life is the fact that every
body else knows so much better how
to run the paper than he does himself.
True, no two people have the same
idea, but if he wishes to succeed he
must adopt them all. Were | to lay
down course of training for the
young man who designs going down
to his doom by the dark and gruesome
path of journalism should suggest
that at least twenty or twenty-five
years be spent in some first-class circus
acquiring the art Of riding not less
that six separate, unbridled, bareback
horses at one and the same time.
Then | would recommend thirty or
forty years in roller rink to get a
good healthy callous upon the vulner.
able parts Of his anatomy, and to cul-
tivate the necessary stock of agility
which he will need in jumping from
one side of the political fence to the
other, and which is also useful in
lodging creditors.
1t has been asserted that printing
is not healthy business. and that
one of its chief ailmentsi is lead poison
ing. can testify to this from per-
sonsl knowledge. A friend of mise
once started paper ont in Arizona
some years ago and had not been run
ming it six months before he died from
lead poisoning. It was a 44-caliber
Smith & WesSon in the hands of Wild
eyed miner which caused the attack.
1t was fatal and he has been dead ever
since.-Peck's Sun.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-22
OFFcE or W. NJ. BaKER.

OFFCE OF W. VI. BAKER,
General Eastern Agent for McCor-
mick Harvesting Machine Comuany.
BALTIMORE. July G, sc.
Dear Sir:-Yours Of 5th, instant, duly
received enclosing notice ofan Glleged Binder
Contest between the Champion and Me-
C0rnick
Regarding the same, will say, that was
not aware theye was 10 be any trial at the
place referred to and sent On Expert there
to start Binder for which | held a regu-
larry signed order, which herewith enclose.
Ny expert was alone and his report
which | send You, will show the chance
that was shown him in what they term a
contest"
II Mr. Hammond has got up two feet on
such one sided affair rs a. this, all can
say for him : that it takes very little 20
raise him.
He may feel elated at the result but
under similar circumstances | would be
ashamed 10 refer Ia il as contest"
There is this much about il. The Me-
Cormick has never been beaten by a
Champion TO my knowledge where a de-
gree of fairness has been shown in the con-
test
Now | challenge them to meet us any
where, at any time, in any condition of
grain, in fair, square contest, when all
things shall be equal, for those who may
think proper 10 witness the same to decide
a b. the merits of the two machines
dare Mr. Hammond and his purchaser
Ia state under oath the price at which this
machine was Ia be settled for according 70
their understanding before the decision as
they termed il was made.
] would also ask for qualified state
ment from the purchaser of this machine
as tn its general working during his harvest
and how many horses and men were re-
quired TO work il properly during the
harvest.
In conclusion will again say that when
ever the Champion folks claim that they
have a machine that in any way compares
with the Mccormick am ready Ia test the
matter with them in fair trial for the
benefit Of all who may desire to see the
machines tricd AMI am willing to abide
the result hut do not recognize rs Con
tests" such arrangements Is referred Ia in
notice you sent me.
Yours Truly,
w NJ BNkER
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-22
"The Champion Seige Now On
Getting There In 1886!
The 9Th Mechanical Wonder Of the World,
The Champion steer Hinder.

II will outwcar dozen Of the old fash
toned "fiippity flop canvas rollers and
pot-metal arks.
Come IA Leonarltown during the present
term of Court and examine samples of our
three great novcltieS-thc Light Steel Bin
der, the celebrated Folding Bar Reaper and
the Solid Steel Mower
Mr.. w. \. Hammond, nur popular Cham
piOn hero, will assist in explaining IN far
mers the superiority of the Champion ma
chimes over all competitors.
The farmers of 81 Marv's may well I've
proud Of the Champion. and their apprcci-
alton of honest material and first-class
workmanship increases with the great num-
bers sold every season. Did You not read
that account Of the large delivery Of Cham
pions at POttsgrove, Penna, January 9th !.
(mid-winter) Yes, 81 were hauled away
that day by the energetic farmers, aggrcga-
ting 10 date, in the county of NOrtnumbcr-
land alone, 90 Champion Machines.
Ii will give me great pleasure To- call upon
my friends again this season. All Commu-
nications promptly answered
J. Y. CAVALIER,
Agent for 81. Mary's county.
March IL, lSs6-tf
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-22

30 Information comes from ST.
Louis that the servant girls are ioin-
ing the knights Of Labor. We think
the joining ID done by priest.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-22

80 My son, it's fine thing 10 be
able TO agree with the man with whom
yOa disagree. 1t looks hard, but it
can be done.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-22

3D. A good laugh Is said to lie the
sunshine Of the home. but there are
some men 60 base that they think
more Of a smile around the corner.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-12-14
pIIlon,s TrInI.

DUBLIN, Dec. 1.-THE case Of the gov.
eminent oGain6t John Dillon, for agita-
ton in favor OF the Irish National Leagues
'plan Of campaign" was brought up for
hearing to-day. Mr.. Dillon was absent,
The Right Hon. Hugh Holmes, Attorney
General for Ireland, in presenting the case
for the government, declared that the 90.
called plan OF campaign was illegal, and
took occasion to announce that he had
never, as reported, said otherwise.
Alter o prolonged wrange with the
court, and the lawyers for the Grown, Mr..
Healey, counsel for Mr.. Dillon, occurred
the right to Crosg.examine tho various
witnesses from whom the government had
obtained the atIidavlts upon which the
prosecution is largely relying for its teBti
mony, The case was adjourned 10 givC
opportunity Tor securing the attendance
oil these witnesses. The trial will be re
sumed Monday.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-12-14

LOUISVILLE, Dec. 1.-THE case OF John
J. Coueilson We. the Commonwealth was
decided by tho Court Of Appeals to-day.
Oorneilson, who Is lawyer, three years
ago, inCensed at an adverse decision Of the
superior Court Of tho state, attacked In
his Office, at Mt, Sterling, Judge Richard
Reid, Of that court, and hoTsewhipped
him. Reid was q consistent member Of
the Christian Church and could do moth.
ing adequately to resent this. lie was in
the race for reelection to the bench and
the diegraCe he had suffered in the eyes
Of his leighbors SO prayed on his mind
that he shot himself TO death.
CorDeilson was convicted In the Grim
inal Court Of assault and battery, aud the
jury fixed his punishment ut three years
IN the county Jail. Ho appealed tho case
to q specially appointed superior court,
from which 1t was carried to the Court OF
Appeals. Judges Pryor, Bennett and
Lewis agree that tho common law covers
the case ttly, but Lewis dissents from the
other two by holding that the penalty is
excessive. CorneilBon will serve his three
years,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-12-14
IRON EXpERr On THE TARIFF.
All Attempts to Lpglslate on the Schedule
of the Thrift Act should lle stpunud.

All Attempts to Lpgislate on the Schedules
of the Tariff Act should he stepped,
PITTsHURdH, Dec, ll.-Mr. Joseph D.
Weeks, Secretary Of the Western Iron
Association, has Just returned from Wash,
lugton, where he aided the protest OF the
Iron ore men against recent decision Of
the Treasury Department. Mr.. Weeks
was asked if he attached any significance
10 the present movement OF tho Free,
traders. HO replied; "Most certainly
do. There can DO no doubt that it ig Mr.,
MorIiBon'S intention 10 endeavor TO &C.
Curs consideration for his bill, which the
House at It's last session refused
ut Ia q time when ProteCtionisis should
exert what influence they may have
against any attempt 10 leglslats on
the schedules OF the Tariff act, Let me
emphGslZe the word nChedules. know
Of no movement as yet towards sending q
tariff committee to Washington, but we
can get ready on short notice. II the
Free.traders make any further move, and
] expect 1t from what | could learn in
Washington this week, the friends Of Pro.
lection will rally as Of old. President
OIeyelsnd-there can be no mistaking the
iRCt--is favorable to the tRliG reforlners,
aud he may be able to assist Mr.. Morrison
in obtaining the I've additional votes that
are necessary for a consideration OF the
BILL"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-12-14
I;n.Lorn IRON Trade.

NKw YoRK, Dec, 1.-THE Thomas Iron
Company, tho largest corporation in the
world, to-day decided upon material Sd.
vance In tho price Of iron. President
Clarke, Of the company, said that this IL
but the precursor Of a still further I'D.
vance neCesBiLated by the steady advance
Of The iron interests. He said that bis
company alone have already on their
books orders Tor 1B6,0000O0 tons beyond
what they have IN stock or wha! they will
DO able 10 produce ioE long time, the
capacity Of their company being but ZOO.
OOOOOO tons per year. He said further
that this prosperity 10 being felt by the
entire iFoh trade In this country, and
that large ordera GRO constantly pouring
H. The GChedule Of rates will not DO pub.
llshed until tomorrow, II 10 said that
tho advance will bs g per ton.
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rEcuL1AR MA1ApY.
Two Persons with Hyprophoblo symptsml
with no Known Proper Caals.

Two Persons with Hyproph0bls Symptoms,
with NO Known Proper cRpls,
CHIcAso, Dec, ll.-About two weeks
ago Harry GibEon, q hotel bell boy, was
taken to the Insane Department Of the
County jail, suffering from a malady
which seemed OF times to resemble hydro.
phobla, II can not be asCsrtained that
young Gibson was ever bitten by dog,
either rabid or otherwise, yet he snapped
his teeth and groWled at people, iIothed
Of the mouth, and IN every way gave evil
dance Of suffering from rabies, II was ct
tirst supposed his nlalsdy WAS brought on
from q serions injury received from falling
and striking his head on an iron staircase.
A new and mysterious phase Of the case
has developed, and Ia worrying the ply
sicians, Before Glbson's removal to the
jail he was cared for at the hotel, and .
porter named John Holland de-
tailed 10 watch him. He would
argue with his attendant in most
rational manner, saying there WGa no
necessity for bis being watched, but the
moment the attendant turned hia back,
Gibson would leap upon him and en-
desyor to bite him,
After Gibson'a removal Holland was
relieved from the duty OF caring Tor the
patient, He went 10 his room and spent
The next afternoon in sleep, When he
went to work he compIainsdto his fellow
portera Of feeling Ill, but thought nothing
serious Of it, The day following, however,
he was attacked with the same symptoms
msnifested by young Gibson, and became
mad and unmanageable. He
irothed at the mouth, and acted like 9
person having hydrophobiH, though at
lines he was perfectly rational. He de-
Clsred lie was not bitten by Gibaon, and
had not been bitten by a dog, The ut.
taCks reCur Of regular intervals each day,
The cases will be thoroughly investigated,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-12-14

LONDON, Dec. 1l.--At the wool sales to.
day there was better feeling and more
active competition and prices were frmer.
The following lisa detailed statement Of
the days transaction: Victoria-saleg,
5000 bales; secured, Od.a1s. 1Ol.; do locks
aud pieces, lOd.a1s, 3D.; greasy, 4il.als. /;
do locks and pieces, 3aO1. New South
WATERSHEDS, $500 bales; occurred, Ida
ID. 1!d.; locks and pieces, 9d.alg, I'D.
greasy, Sld.sls. I'D. do locks and pieces,
4i7ld, South Australia--Sales, 200 bales
secured, l0d.Als. ID; do locks and pieces,
s!a1ld.; greasy, 5al0d,; do locks and
pieces, 5la6d. Queenslaud-sales, 200
bales; secured, 1e,a1s. I'D. do locks and
pieces, 9d,0ls. lid.; greasy, 6a10l.; do
locks and pieces, Ga7d. New Zealand
Sales, 500 bales; secured, Sd,als. ID; do
locks and pieces, 0l,als, I'D. greasy, Sd.
ais, do locks aud pieces, 3laSd. Cape Of
Good Hope and Natal-SAles, 900 bales
secured, ls. ld,als. 44d.; greasy, 5aSd.
Buenos AyreB and MOntevideo-salGs,
300 bAlUB; greasy, 4RSd.
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FoRr WAYNE, Dec. ll,-Ths sorrow OK.
pressed over the suicide Of Oscar A.
slnOpo, President Of the First National
Bank, which occurred yesterday, was in.
creased to-day BY q report, which has
bOon authenticated, Of George Edmond, a
bTolhepln.lsW Of Mr.. Blmons, losing lllg
retson and becoming 90 violent on the
street this afternoon that II waa With dilil'
Guilty three mon uveTcane him,
Mi Hinond WAS Ia the room with MI,
9imUns whom he committed the act yester'
day afternoon, and he imagined no wai
ACCUSED Of shooting Mt. Hltnong. He Wal
taken 10 bis residence, and II ID doubtful
whether no will ever regain hla reason,
The funeral o. Nj. Blmons will occur
TpV0tay mornIng,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-12-14
Epue4E@rtIer.

Having sold nIuetenths OF the Writing Machine
IA n III STATE. va claim Il clearly demonstrate
tho superiority Of our Wgchlnef, he'OH'He give
martial list Of customers paing lhtuli
Daily InlelllguRCeE,
Daily RtglsieTi
NeWE.IettsT,
WI, HUBBARD Attorney
Robert White, attorney
JOSsph Il, PAUL, AhOEney,
Russell Il stlHl, attorneys
d. O' StuIglg, attorney, MOrgantnWn.
John A. Hutchinson attorney, PaTkeHburB,
Van Wink Q Il Amber attorneys, PhrkenDulgI
ionmis q TAyennOr, attorneys, PRTkenburR,
VIII, II, Flick, u, s, District Attorney
Hannibal FORBES, U. g. Commissioners
l.. II. DollIcker, CLERK U, i, Court, PaTkersburRd
(iAFOflCe Smith, Clerk Of Court, FAiTn0nL
D. Nj, Clemens, Clerk OF Court, PETkenbuFS,
X d HOgO, Clerk OF Court, Hinton,
H. L. Fast, ClOrk OF Court MOrglntoWn'
Manufacturers Insurance Company
PsaOOdy Insurance Company.
IndarWrItsts Insurance Company
GidsYgun L Atkinson Insurance. Agency
HiW, W. DunAWay, CITY Receiver
Vance, Hughes o Co.
ZArDig Hr0s,, Brokers,
Junction Iron Works.
Whitaker Iron Works
lAughllu Iron Works
BenWOOd Iron WOrkH
a. !. Sweeney 4 Don
Hobbs, BrOcktlnieTS Co. .-..--,.,.,
FoF IulI particulars IN regard toternl oil sale and
tU cA"4'S"O' N ELL. ROSE & Co,
AMID r. Twelfth Street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-12-14
The school boys OF Southern Maryland
have originated foot tournaments.
An End 10 Zone scraplpr.

Edward Shepherd, Of Harrisburg, Ill.,,
says: "Hsying received 80 much benefit
from Electric Bitters, feel 1t my duty 10
lot suffering humanity know Il. Have
had running sore on my leg for eight
years; my doctors told me l would have
to have the bone sCraped or leg ampu.
tated. used, instead, three bottles Of
Electric BltterS and seven boxes BuCklen'a
Arnlca salye, and my leg Is now sound
and WE'LL"
Electric Bitters are sold at fity cents q
bottle, and BuCklen's Arnica salve OF 25c.
per box by Logan & 90. s
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-12-14
Gke GnteIIiqsneeE.
A CHRISTMAS DINNER,
Authorot "Ths Easiest Way OF Housekeeping,
"Ths HoulsEeepeE'I Year Book etc,

Authorot "The Easiest Way Of Housekeeping
"TEs HoulsEeepcE'I Year Book" etc,
Not dinner Of seven or eight courses
to be expected when q chef Is employed
and sighed Tor by many who have not
yet attained to the million or so emitting
the owner to a chef and all other trouble
some luxuriea, A dinner Of this nature
II is quite worth while to eat occasionally,
II only to ensure gratitude that 1t need
not be done every day, For these issCln'
Rting dishes, succeeding one another in
such order that the appetite ia awakened
involuntarily, even when really dlssatis-
fed, mean overieeding, and the result Of
oyer.ieedipg In RHuCCesslon Of diseases,
Classed as ''mysteIious dispensations," but
quite comprehensibls TO the physician.
The modern dinner, in Sir Henry Thomp-
cons suggestive little book, "Food and
Feeding" 10 made responsible for most Of
the dyspepsia and kindred diseases owned
by America in general, and, refusing 10
be q party IN any transaction which shall
assist In such results, make bill Of fare
sufficiently festive in character to 1T
Christmas or any winters holiday occss-
ion, yet not so crowded "a TO mean over
work for the housekeepsr who may be
forced to act as her own chGi, This state
Of things ia by no means SO uncommon as
Is often asserted, for In spite Of enormous
fortunes the mass OF people must still
count as "middle class" and must, in
spite Of themselves, retain acquaintance
with the kitchen and its necessitioa, And
II this preamble ia regarded as unpleRs-
Rntly supeltlOOus pass on TO the menu,
which holds nothing that is not pIRC-
ticable for the busy housekeeper and
which is minute enough in its directions
to ensure success for even an mex
perienCed one.