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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-09-20

The pledges contained in the plat
form adopted By the late convention
OF the national democracy lead to the
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-09-20
To Order Department.

Fur those who prefer their Garments
made IL mCaSurc. All work high grade
and guaranteed. and best talent only en-.
pl"ycd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-09-20

But we know the cost Of our domestic
manufactured products is increased and
their price % the consumer enhanced by
the duty imposed upon the raw material
used in their manufacture. We know that
this increased cost prevents the sale Of our
productions At foreign markets in competi-
tion with thoee countries which have the
advantage of free raw material. We know
that, confined 10 home market, our man.
ufecturing operations are curtailed, their
demand for labor irregular and the rate Of
wages paid uncertain.
We propose, therefore, 10 stimulate our
domestic industrial enterprises by freeing
from duty the imported raw materials which
by the employment Of labor are used in eur
home manufactures, thus extending the
markets for their sale and permitting an in
cfeaaed and steady production with the
allowance Of abundant profits.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-09-20
Shirt Waists and Hat:

for small and large hCvs up t. - years I'D,
fill one entire side ofour extensive BOYS
Department Thousands of Waists in Lin
en-. French and American PCCalcs, fancy
and plain color Flannc!s, newest effects.
Prices frnm l2c. tn 81 So A Gorgeous ar
ray Of Straw Hats, jockeys, Tam.o' Shan
tiers, &c., rs well "a novelties ftum Paris and
London in cloth and cashmere goods
Prices i5c tu So 81
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-09-20

Unnecessary taxation Is unjust taxation.
And yet this is our condition. We are an.
nnally collecting at our custom-h houses and
by means Of our internal revenue taxstiOn
many millions in excess Of all legitimate
public needs. AS . consequence there now
remains in the national treasury Q surplus
Vi more than &1S0, ,0O0,O00.
No better evidence could be furnished
that the people are exhorbitantly taxed.
Fhe extent Of the superfinoas burden indi-
Gated by this surplus win be better appreci-
ated when IL Is suggested that such surplus
alone represents taxation sggregating more
that $l0S, ,O00,O 600 in q country containing
50,0OO,O 600 inhabitants.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-09-20
PROFESSIONAL.
RICHARD D. TlPPETT,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,

ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
II 4. Lexington 81, near Chas., Bait, Md
Practices in the Courts of Baltimore city,
Court Of Appeals of Md, in the counties
Charles and St. Aary's and Washington
city. Special attention given 10 AdmiFalt
practice, collection of claims, &C., Being
member Of and counsel for the Real Es-
tate firm of Z. j. Chaisty & o., all partie
desiring % sell farms in Maryland can
place them in our hands. Persons desiring
to buy or exchange should call or send for
list Of property. Money loaned on first
MORTGAGE. Jan. 20-y.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-09-20

Divers plans have been suggested for the
return OF this accumulated surplus TO the
people and the channels oftrade. Some of
these devices are at variance with all rules
of good finance, some are delusiye, some
are absurd, and some portray by their reck-
less extravagance the demoralizing infiu
ence Of great surplus of pubic money
upon the judgments Of individuals.
While such efforts should be made as are
consistent with public duty and sanctioned
by sound judgment, TO avoid danger by the
useful disposition Of the surplus now re-
naming in the treasury, it is evident that
lifts distribution were accomplished another
accumulation would soon take its place il
the constant fiow of redudant income was
not checked at its source by q reform in
our present tariff laws
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-09-20

10. F. MORGAN,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law
and Agent for Connecticut Mutual Life In
surance Company, Mutual Life of New
York and Royal Fire Insurance of Liver
pool,
LEONARDTOWN, Md.
April /, 16S0-tf.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-09-20
DEMOCRATIC DOCTRINE.
Grover Clsvsland's Letter Of Acceptance.
SOUND, ABLE ARGUMENTS.
TAXATION Is The GREAT ISSUE.

WASHINGTON, September 8, 1885,
Hon. Patrick A. Collins and others.
committee, &c.-Gsntlemsn: in ad.
dressing TO you my formal acceptance
of the nomination to the presidency Of
the United States. my thoughts per.
sistently dwell upon the impressive
relation ofsuch action to the American
people, whose confidence 10 thus in.
vitsd. and to the political party to
which belong, just entering upon .
contest for continued supremacy.
The world does not afford q spscts.
Gle more sublime than 10 furnished
when millions Of free and intelligent
American citizens select their Chief
Magistrate, and bid one of their
number to the highest earthly
honor and the full measure Of public
duty in ready submission to their will.
II follows that o candidate for this
high office can never forget that when
the turmoil and the strife which attend
the selection OF its incumbent shall be
heard no more, there must be in the
quiet calm which follows q complete
and solemn self.consecration by the
peoples chosen President of every
faculty and endeavor to the service Of
con6ding and generous nation Of
frsemen.
These thoug hts are intensified by
the light Of my experience in the pres.
identisl office. which has soberly i'm.
pressed me with the severe responsi.
bilitles which it imposes. while it has
quickened my love for American in.
stitutions, and taught me the priceless
value Of the trust Of my countrymsn.
1t is of the highest Importance that
those who administer our government
should jealously protect and maintain
the rights of American citizens at
home and abroad, and should strive
to achieve for our country her proper
place among the nations Of the earth;
but there is no people whose home
interests are SO great, and whose mum.
erous objects Of domestic concern de.
serve 80 much watchfuinsss and care.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-09-20
write Tor Catalogue Q

and Price List and
beautifully col0rcd
cards. McntiOuttiS
paper. Our guar
anicr that prices
shall N lower tor
same quality otma
tUria. ana work
M anshir amply
protects all purcha
SNfS.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-09-20

While We cannot avoid partisan misre-
presentation. our position upon the question
OF revenue reform should be 80 plainly
stated as TO admit of no misunderstanding.
We have entered upen NO crusade offree
trade. The reform we seek 10 inaugurate
is predicated upon the utmost care for es-
tablished Industries and enterprises, jeal-
Gus regard for the interests Of American
labor and sincere desire to relieve the
country from the injustice and danger of a
condition which threatens evil to all the
people of the land.
We are dealing with no imaginary danger.
Its existence has been repeatedly confessed
by al political parties, and pledges of a
remedy have been made on all sides.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-09-20

True 20 the undertaking course OF the
Democratic party, We will not neglect the
interests Of labor and our workingmen. In
all efforts 10 remedy existing evils we will
furnish no excuse for the loss of employ.
ment or the reduction Of the wages Of hon
est toll. On the contrary, We propose in
any adjustment Of our revenue laws 10
concede such encouragement and advantage
TO the employment Of domestic labor as will
easily compensate for any difference that
may exist between the standard Of wages
which should be paid TO our laboring men
and the rate allowed in other countries.
We propose, too, by extending the markets
Tor our manufacturers TO promote the steady
employment OF labor, while by cheapening
the cost OF the necessaries OF life We increase
the purchasing power Of the workingmen's
wages and add 70 the comforts of his home.
And before passing from this phase of the
question i am constrained 10 express the
opinion, that, while the interests Of labor
should be always seddulously regardedfn
any modification Of our tariff laws, an ad-
ditional and more direct and efficient pro-
lection TO these interests would be afforded
by the restriction and prohibition Of the
immigration or importation of laborers from
other countries who swarm 70 our shores,
having no purpose or intent of becoming
our fellow-citizens, or acquiring any per-
manent interest in our country, but who
crowd every field Of employment with un-
intelligent labor az wages which ought not
70 satisfy those who make claim 70 Ameri-
can citizenship.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-09-20

Among these are the regulation Of
d sound financial system suited to our
needs, thus securing an efficient agency
of national wealth and general pros.
perity; the construction and equip.
ment Of means Of defense to insure our
national safety and maintain the honor
beneath which such national safety
reposes; the protection of our national
domain, still stretching beyond the
needs of a centurys expansion, and its
preservation for the setter and the
pioneer Of our marvellous growth; .
sensible and sincere recognition of the
value Of American labor, leading to
the scrupulous care and just sppre.
citation Of the interests of our working.
men; the Limitation and checking of
such mouopolistic tendencies and
schemes as interfere with the advan.
tages and benefits which the people
may rightly claim; y generous regard
and care for our surviving soldiers
and sailors and for the widows and
orphans Of such as have died. TO the
end that while the appreciation of
their services and sacrifices 10 quick.
sned, the application of their pension
fund to improper uses may be prevent
ed; protection against q servils immi-
grafton which iniuriously oompetes
with our laboring men in the field of
toll, and sdds to our popuiation an
element ignorant of our institutions
and laws. impossible of assimilation
with our people and dangerous to our
peace and welfare; 9 strict and stead.
fast sdhersnes to the principles Of
civil-serviee reform and q thorough
execution Of the laws passed for their
enforcement, thus permitting to our
people the advantages Of business
methods IN the operation OF their
government; the guaranty to our col.
ored citizens Of ell their rights Of
citizenship. and their just recognition
and encouragement in all things per.
tanning to that relation; Q firm, pa.
tient and humane Indian policy. 90
that in peaceful relations with the
government the civilization Of the
Indian may be promoted. with result
ing quiet and safety TO the settlers on
our frontiers, and the curtailmsnt Of
public expense by the introduction Of
economical methods in every depart
ment Of the government.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-09-20

advancement Of these objects aud
insure good govsrnnsnt--the aspira-
ton Of every true American citizen.
and the motive for every patriotic
action and effort. In the concious.
ness that much has been done in the
direction Of good government by the
present administration. ard submitting
ito record to the fair inspection Of my
eountrymsn. indorss the platform
thus presented. with the determination
that. if ] am again called 10 the chief
magistracy. there shall be- . continu-
snes Of dasotsd sndsayss 70 advsncs
the interests Of the sntire country!
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-09-20

The first result Of q scarcity of money
among the people is the exaction OF severe
terms for its use. Increasing distrust and
timidity is followed by refusal to loan or
advance on any terms. Investors refuse 70
take risks and decline all securities, and in
general fright the money still in the
hands Of the people is persistently boarded
II is quite apparent that when this per-
fectly natural, If not inevitable, stage is
reached, depression in all business and en-
terprise viii. as necessary consequence,
lessen the opportunity for work and en-
ployment and reduce salaries and the wages
of labor
Instead, then, of being exempt from the
influence and effect Of an immense surplus
lying idle in the national treasury, our
wage-earners and others who rely upon
their labor for support are most of all
directly concerned in the situation. Others
seeing the approach of danger may provide
against il, but it will find those depending
upon their daily toll for bread unprepared,
helpless and defenseless. Such q state Of
affairs does not present case of idleness
resulting from disputes between the labor
ing man and his employer, but il produces
an absolute and enforced stoppage of en-
ployment and wages.
In reviewing the bad effects Of this accu-
mulated surplus and the scale of tariff
rates by which it is produced we must not
overlook the tendency toward gross and
scandalous public extravagance which 9
congested treasury induces, nor the fact
that We are maintaining, without excuse,
in time OF profound peace substantially
the rate Of tariff duties imposed in time Of
war, when the necessities of the govern
ment justified the imposition Of the weight
lest burdens upon the people
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-09-20
A Visit 10 the Urea, Store will convince

yon that there IS not in all Baltimore nor
in thc South StaSk Of Mems fine Clothing
that even begins 10 compare with ours. The
markets Of the world have been searched
to provide the "dSst" for our customers.
Business, dress and tourists Garments in
greatest variety
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-09-20

In the restless enterprise and activity
which free and ready money among the peo-
pie produces is found the opportunity for
labor and employment and that impetus TO
business and production which bring in
their train prosperity to our citizens in every
station and vocation. New ventures, new
investments in business and manufacture,
the construction of new and important
works, and the enlargement OF enterprises
already established, depend largely upon
obtaining money upon easy terms with
fair security; and all these things are stim-
ulated by an abundant volume of circulat-
ing medium. Even the harvested grain of
the farmer remains without market unless
money is forthcoming for the movement
and transportation to the seaboard.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-09-20
BEGIN WITT
SHALL BOYS

SMALL BOYS Kilt one and two piece
Kills, sizes from =! 10 6 years, in very al
tractive patterns; all beauties Some IS
low as 81 50-1 large Tine at 81 80. Cur
Five Dollar counters, however, are a main
feature ot our stock and you will find bot
ter Kills here AZ that price than are sold for
81 AMI $3 more elsewhere. For $l2 the
greatest luxury Imaginable in Kits.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-09-20

from imnort duties ali articles Of foreign
production except luxuries) the like Of
which cannot be produced in this country.
The plain people Of the land and the poor,
who scarcely use articles Of any description
ready free, will find il difficult to discover
where there interests are regarded in this
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-09-20

We do not propose 70 deal with these
conditions by merely attempting to satisfy
the people Of the truth Of abstract theories
nor by alone urging their assent 20 political
doctrine. We present 10 them the proposi.
tons that they are unjustly treated in the
extent Of present Federal taxation, that as
Il result a condition Of extreme danger
exists, and that il il for them 70 demand q
remedy and that defense and safety prom.
ised in the guarantees Of their free govern
ment
We believe that the same means which
are adopted TO relieve the treasury Of il;
present surplus and prevent its recurrence
should cheaper TO our people the cost O1
supplying their daily wants. Both ofthese
objects we seek in part to gain by reducing
the present tariff rates upon the necessariei
of life.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-09-20

Taxation has always been the feature uf
organized government, the hardest % re-
conciie with the peoples idea Of freedom
and happiness. When presented in direct
form nothing will arouse public discomfort
more quickly and profoundly than unjust
and unnecessary taxation. Our farmers,
mechanics, iaborers and all our citizens
closely scan the slightest increase in the
taxes assessed upon their lands and other
property. and demand good reasons for
such increase. And yet they seem 70 be
expected in some quarters to regard the
unnecessary volume Of insidious and indi-
rect taxation visited upon them by our
present rate Of tariff duties with indiffer.
ence If not with favor.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-09-20

We fully appreciate the importance 10
the country Of our domestic industrial en-.
terprisesL In the rectifcation Of existing
wrongs their maintenance and prosperity
should be carefully and in friendly spirit
considered. Even such reliance upon pres
ent revenue arrangements IS have been in.
viied or encouraged should he fairly and
Justly regarded Abrupt and radical
changes which might endanger such enter
prsses and injuriously affect The interests oi
labor dependent upon their success and
continuance are not contemplated oE in
tended
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-09-20

Yet when in the legislative body
where under the constitution, all remedial
measures applicable TO this subject must
originate, the Democratic majority were
attempting with extreme moderation to re-
deem the pledge common 10 both parties,
they were met by determined opposition
and obstruction; and, the minority refls-
ing 10 cooperate in the House of Represen-
fatiyespor propose another remedy, have
remifted the redemption of their party
pledge 70 tie doubtful power Of the Senate.
The people will hardly be deceived by
their abandonment Of the field OF legisla-
tive action TO meet in political convention
and hippantly declare in their party plat
form that our conservative and careful effort
TO relieve the situation is destructive TO the
American system of protection. Nor will
the people be misled by the appeal 70 pre-
judicc contained in the absurd allegation
that we serve the interests Of Europe, while
they will support the interests of America.
They propose in their platform 70 thus
support the interests Of our country by re.
moving the internal revenue tax from
tobacco and from spirits used in the arts
for mechanical purposes. They declare
also that there should be such q revision Of
our tariff laws as shall tend % check the
the importation Of such articles o. are pro-
duced here Thus, in proposing 10 increase
the duties upon such articles 20 nearly or
quite prohibitory point. they confess them
selves willing 20 travel backward in the
road Of civilization and 10 deprive our peo.
pie Of the markets for their goods, which
can only be gained and kept by the sem
blance, ai least. Of an interchange Of busi-
ness, while they abandon our consumers
TO the unrestrAined oppression Of the do
mestic trusts and combinations which are
in the same platform perfunctorily con-
demned-
They propose further "a release entirely
from import duties all articles Of foreign
production except luxuries) the like Of
which cannot be produced in this country.
r.. ~ans,. ,.r....l. ~ I...I a.. -
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-09-20

The surplus revenue now remaining in
the treasury not only furnishes conclusive
proof Of unjust taxation, but its existence
constitutes q separate and independent
menace TO the prosperity Of the people.
resents that much money drawn from the
circulating medium of the country which
Is needed In the channels of trade and bus
iness.
II is great mistake TO suppose that the
which follow the continual
Withdrawing and boarding by the govern
ment of the currency Of the people are not
OF immediate importance to the mass OF our
citizens, and only concern those engaged
in large financial transactions.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-09-20
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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-06-20

for trifle editions for which the book
hunter now signs in vain. Yet this
enumeration embraces but a 1.-THE of
the contents of the Musee Plantin.
The archives of the firm contain thou
sands of ocuments-minutes of Plant
in's entire correspondence, as well as a
multitude of letters addressed to him:
account-books, day-books and ledgers;
inventories, catalogues and price lists;
records of payment to authors and cor
rectors, to printers, engravers, book
binders and workmen of every craft,
deeds of conveyance, contracts, privi-
leges and royal warrants; cashiers of
the half-yearly fairs at Frankfort; cur
rent accounts with sovereigns, princes
and cardinals, as well as with ordinary
mercantile correspondents at home and
abroad. So vast is the mass of mate
rial that M. Rooses does not exaggerate
in affirming that no similar record is in
existence of the life of any private per-
son who lived three centuries ago
Quarterly Review.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-06-20
Wonderful AutOmata.

Archytas of Tarentum is reported, so
long ago as 400 B. c., to have made a
pigeon that could fly. The most perfect
automaton about which there is absolute
certainty was one constructed by NJ.
Vaucanson, exhibited in 1913. 1t rep
resented a f1ute-player, which placed its
lips against the instrument and pro-
duced the notes with its fingers in pre-
cisely the same manner as a human
being does. In 1741 NJ. Vaucanson
hand beat a tambourine, and in the
same year he produced duck. The
latter was an ingenious contrivance. 1t
swan, dived, ate, drank, dressed its
wings, ETC., as naturally as its live COM
panion; and, most wonderful of all, by
means of solution in the stomach it
was actually made to digest its food.
An automaton made by NJ. Droz drew
likenesses of public characters. Some
years ago a Mr.. Faber contrived
figure which was able to articulate
words and sentences very intelligibly,
but the effect was not pleasant. The
chess-p player of Kempelen was long
regarded as the most wonderful of au-
tomato. 1t represented Turk of nat
ural size, dressed in the national cos
tune and seated behind box resem-
bling a chest of drawers in shape.
Before the game commenced the artist
opened several doors in the chest,
which revealed large number of pull
leys, wheels cylinders, springs, etc.
The chessmen were produced from a
long drawer, as was also cushion for
the figure to rest its arm upon. The
automaton, not being able to speak,
signified, when the queen of his an
tagonist was in danger, by two mods
and when the king was in check by
three. 1t succeeded in beating most of
the players with whom it engaged, but
it turned out afterwards that a crippled
Russian officer-a very celebrated chess
player-was concealed in the interior
of the figure. The figure is said to
have been constructed for the purpose
of effecting the officers escape out of
Russia, where his life was forfeited.
So far as the mental process was con-
cerned, the chess-player was not, there
fore, an automaton, but great ingenuity
was evinced in the movement of the
pieces. Exchange.