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The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1891-10-10
Strong Questions by Chinaman.

| "A remarkable article, written Dv
a Chinaman of high rank, has APP
peared in the North China Daily
News, and has attracted much at
tention, in view of the repeated as
saults upon missionaries. After
saying that the avowed objects of
the missionaries are the moral ele-
vation and intellectual enlighten-
ment of the people and the promo
ton of charitable works, the writer
continues IF the mere embracing
of the forms of Christianity which
the modern missionaries are bring
ing into China were really the
means of making men morally bet
ter, and nobler, one would surely
think that the best of the nation
would be the people most likely to
be attracted by it. But is it so? l
appeal to every foreigner who is at
all acquainted with the minds of
the best and most educated Chinese
to say whether such can be con-
verted, whether the very foundation
of their national faith and culture
can bear such a superstructure as
the forms of Christianity which the
missionaries bring into China. Is
it not, / say, on the contrary, an
open secret that it is only the worst
among the Chinese who have been
or could be what the missionaries
call converted? If any one should
think that this is too strong state
ment | challenge him to show me
that the missionary converts are, as
a class, not to say morally higher,
but even as educated and as good
and useful citizens as those of the
Chinese who have not been con-
yerted. l ask him to show that
these converts-men who have lost
the faith of their fathers, who are
bidden by their foreign teachers to
have sympathy with, if not to de-
spise the traditions or memories Of
their own past history, who live
isolated and as outcasts in the midst
of their own race and people-that
these men, when once the mere hope
of pecuniary benefits and other ex-
ternal influences are withdrawn,
will not turn out to be worse than
the worst of the Chinese are at
present" Elsewhere he says that
"anyone who will look into that
mass of impenetrable darkness that
goes under the name of missionary
publication in China can easily
convince himself that it is this that
really makes the educated Chinese
intellectually despise the foreigner;
and when the educated Chinese
sees this mass of darkness thrust
upon the people by the missionaries
on the one hand, and the threat of
gunboats on the other, it makes
him hate the foreigners with
hatred which only those can feel
who see that all which they hold
highest and most sacred as a race
and nation-their light, their cul-
ture and their literary refinement
is in danger of being destroyed.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1891-10-10
How the Pyramids Were Built.

A moneyed man, who was look
ing yesterday at the process oflaying
an artificial stone pavement in front
of one Of his many properties,
startled the friends who were stand
ing about him by remarking: II
believe that the Egyptian pyramids
were built injustthat way" Pressed
for an explanation, he said that
while he had never been in Egypt
he had read the works of all Egypt
ologists, including Brugsch and
Piazzi Smith, and had never found
in any Of them theory which
would satisfactorily account for the
manner in which the pyramids were
constructed. "Now," he said, "you
must remember that the pyramids
are built of stone which bears no
resemblance to anything found
within 500 miles of their location.
It is incredible that the Egyptians
of 1000 or 5000 years ago should
have possessed the mechanical in.
genuity to move these enormous
blocks of stone from the granite
quarries of Abyssinia or Syria to
the pyramids. Is it not much more
natural to suppose that the ancient
Egyptians possessed the secret Of
making artificial stone and that the
pyramids were constructed by layer
upon layer of Nile-river mud, hard
ened by just such process as we
employ to make artificial stone? It
is much more plausible explana-
ton of their construction than the
laborious and unintelligent suppo-
sitions that the stones were carried
across the desert to form the foun-
dation and base of the pyramids.
l firmly believe that the Egyptians
of the ante Christian era understood
the manufacture of artificial stone
aud that they built the pyramids
out Of it.-Philadelphia Press.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1891-10-10

The KEYsroSE is the sole representative
OF the Great Upper Wood River. Sa a~tooth
and Smoky mining regions, and, located
as 1t is ia the very heart of the most prom
ising mining country OH the face OF the
earth. and leaving nothing undone to pre-
sent its readers complete synopsis Of all
mining news and developments. as we'll as
matters OF local Importance in and about
Ketchum, it is an invaluable guide for cap
ital and informant to the settler of every
craft and position. Subscribe for il, read
it, and let your friends read it.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1891-10-10
Family Discontent.

tive been discharged" said the
gun. Every we'll, I'll strike and go
with you," said the clock. "As I've
been working too hard lately, I'll
cut and runi'with you,' said the
molasses. "I'm tire(d) too" said
the bicycle. And I'mfull of pains, .
said the window, "so let's leave,
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1891-10-10
Notice for Publication.
Land Office Ut HALEY, Idaho,

Nay 5, lSJl.
Notice IS hereby given that the following
named settler has flied notice of his inten-
.ion 10 make final proof in support Of his
ssslin, and that said proof will be made be-
i9re ,, the Register and Receiver at HALEY
ilsho, on June 10, 1891. viz: Abijah
;h,asms. ;, for the SW a Sec. IL and " q NV
sec II, TIP. 4 NJ, X. II f.
n, ne names the following witnesses to
1--we 1--we MS continuous residence upon, and
.a.uyatlon -. OF, said land, viz: II. NJ. Stew
S'~ 1ohn Monks, Frank Mats. of ketch-
Ia.i T,. Idaho; Louis Bourgeois, OF HALEY,
w. T. RILEY, Register.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1891-10-10

and as they passed out OF the door
they espied the only contented
member of their coteries, the little
garden hose, which was gaylay play
ing on the lawn.-Brooklyn Eagle.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1891-10-10

The greatest number Of successive
victories in war in one day were
those in Mexico of General Scott,
who had five, and of General Tay-
lor, who had three.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1891-10-10

The story Of Bluebeard was writ
ten during the year Of Louis XIV
by a Frenchman named Perrault,
and was probably suggested by the
deeds of Giles de Laval, in whose
castle the remains Of ffty-four Of
his victims were found.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1891-10-10

SCANDAL is good brisk talk, where
as praise of ones neighbor is by no
means lively hearing. An acquaint-
ance grilled, scored, deviled and
served with mustard and cayenne
pepper excites the appetite, whereas
slice of cold friend with currant
jelly is but q sickly unrelishing
meat.-Thackeray.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1891-10-10

In Corea every unmarried man
is considered q body, though he
should live to be one hundred.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1891-10-10

The name Of grippe" il supposed
to be derived from the Polish word
4chrypka," )" meaning ratarrh.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1891-06-11
DIED.

In memory Of ELIZABETH s., relict of
the late W T. Herbert, who departed this
life May 30th.
The loss Of friend is hard to bear. but
doubly hard is IL, indeed, for human bosom
TO endure the loss OF o parents mother,
tool
1t Is only few short years ago that our
hearts were bowed down by the death of
our dear father. Scarcely has the healing
hand OF time repaired the wound thus made
when another IL inflicted.
Mother Osword that makes the home! y
hast thou really leff ua2 Can we reconcile
ourselves 70 the painful fact that thou art
no moref Surely affection will never
cease But il is Gods will, and He does
all things sor the best.
Let Us gather balm from the reflection
that one so devoted as a mother, so jealous
as Christian; one so ready to lend a help
ing hand 70 the needy, and whisper a word
to the distressed. has taken that straight
and narrow path which leads to everlast.
ing happiness.
Through all her protracted suffering she
was model Of patience, and met death
with that perfect resignation which al
ways marks the Christian.
bereaved ones, cease weeping. Our
mother IS not dead, but has passed through
the shadow Of death, to be transplantcd In
brighter and more beautiful sphere
Farewell, dear motheri Thou art mo- more
With US upon life's troubled sea:
Thy bark has crossed TO the other side
Where angels are waiting and watching
for thee.
The guiding star Of home is gone,
Where once Il shone, now-empty chart
Thy dear sweet form no more well see,
That gentle voice no more Wen heaf
Again, farewell Gods viii be done
And though It's hard TO give thee mp,
Our loss Is thy eternal gain
And we must drink the bitter cup.
A soN.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1891-06-11
OUR BALTIMORE LETTER.

BALTIMORE, June 8.
1t has been remarkably dull in
political circles for several weeks.
The Democratic aspirants for the
various State offices have been keep
ing quiet. and even their friends
have done but little work. They
are waiting until after the meeting
of the State Central Committee on
Wednesday, when some develop
ments are looked for. 1t is sup
posed that at the gathering the
managers will, in caucus, discuss
the situation and decide which of
the contestants for the several Off
ces are the most available.
Brown seems to have the lead yet
III the Gubernatorial fight but the
Jones boom has grown noticeably
within the past few weeks. John
Walter Smith is looked upon as the
coming man for the United States
Senate. Some of Governor jack
sons friends think he will make it
although his chances are generally
regarded as slim, but, as Mark
Twain, Il believe it was) said !:
"You can't tell, by his looks, how
far a frog will jump"
j. Frank Ford's prospects for the
nomination for Clerk of the Court
of Appeals are growing brighter.
1t is time that Southern Maryland
should have some recognition and
encouragement to shake off Repub-
licanism and the voice of its people
to that end should be emphatic and
unmistakable.
The dedication and unwilling OF
the Calvert monument on Wednes-
day last at st. Mary's City was u
great success as far as the county
was concerned. The people down
there turned out well in honor of
the event. The affair was, however,
badly managed on this end, and
but few persons went from here.
Had the member of the committee
here exerted himself half as much
as did Senator Washington Wilkin-
son at that end, instead of 200 there
would have been 1000 present from
Baltimore. l don't mean to say
that Col. Scharf did not work hard.
On the contrary, he did, but it was
in way that produced little result
beyond the circulation of Schari
literature with which every school
boy was previously familiar.
! believe if it had not been for
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1891-06-11
Saint NARY $ Bsacoq.
LEONARDTowN. MD
THURSDAY Morning Juae II.

Mr.. FoRD's CASDTDACY.-If
we are to judge by the utterances
of the party press and political
seers, Mr.. J. Frank Ford, Of our
county, has u most excellent show
for the nomination for the Clerk
ship to the Court of Appeals. Mr..
Ford's name on the State Ticket
would be a tower Of strength to his
party in Southern Maryland and it
is the duty of st. Mary's Demo
Gratis to use every honest effort to
the end that it gets there. The
nomination is due to our county
and there is no man in it more de-
serving than Mr.. Ford. In his per-
son we have the opportunity to Sc
cure the recognition which il our
county's due. 1t would be politi-
cal crime to fritter away the chance.
Mr.. Ford is in the fight for the
nomination. His friends should
make an earnest effort to secure il
for him. II they do, we believe
that success will crown their en-
deavors.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1891-06-11

Among the prominent politicians
present at the unwilling of the Cal
vert Monument at st. Mary's on
Wednesday last were Spencer e..
Jones, of Montgomery county, one
of the aspirants for the Governor
ship, and J. Frank Ford, of st.
Mary's county, who wants to be
Mr.. Jones successor as Clerk OF
the Court of Appeals. If either of
the gentlemen, however, did any
fence work it was not noticeable.
They mingled freely with the peo-
pie, but not word of political
nature was heard to escape the lips
of either.
A prominent citizen of st. Mary's
who is a strong Brown man and
somewhat of humOrist, had spread
IA rumor that Messrs. Brown and
Hodges would both be present.
When taken to task about it by
some who had expected to see all the
Gubernatorial candidates, the indi-
vidual loosely replied: Il was in
Baltimore yesterday and invited
them, but they said they couldn't
come, and Pm as much dissappOint-
cd as you are. i had intended to
vote for both of them, but d if
I'll vote for either one of them
now. "-iSanday Herald.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1891-06-11


Herbert + Moore and Senator VIII
kinsOn there would have been no
boat from here at all. To those
two gentlemen is due the credit of
transportation being had from Bal
timore and had such men been at
work here large crowd would have
been made up in the city. .Her-
bert" was caterer on the Excelsior
and you know sthat meant good
meals and attention to the wants
of the excursionists. He was as
sisted by Daniel Shea and Lewis W.
Ruth, of Baltimore. UNo.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1891-06-11
Steamers Vsstmoreland and Essex
RATIFICATION NOTICE.

In the Circnit Court for 81. Mary's county,
sitting as Court Of Equity.
No. 100 NJ. E.
ORDERED, this 18th day Of May 1891,
that the sale made and reported by J. Wal
ter Carpenter, Mortgage, in the above
cause, be ratified and confirmed unless
cause TO the contrary be shown on or be-
fore the Bird Monday in June, 1891, provi-
ded q copy Of this order be published in
the St. Mary's BEACON once week for
three successive weeks prior 10 the said
3rd Monday in June
The report states the land sold for $734.
J. FRANK FORD, Clerk,
True copy-Tcst
J. FRANK FORD, Clerk.
May % e1-3w
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A desirable farm, one mile from Leon.
ardtown, and containing about 200 acres,
II has fine buildings and ia well adapted
% all the staple crops of the section. and
1articularly 70 fruits and vegetables.
veil watered. For terms and particular
apply TO CHARLES v. HAYDEN.
Sept 25-ds Lconardtown, Md
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JOSEPH 4. MILBuRN,
BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR
Leonardtown. Md.

Estimates furnished and all work done
promptly and In workmanlike manner.
Also Agent for the Canton Steel Roofing
Company. the best and cheapest roofing In
the world. Samples and prices furnished
upon applications
Juue Is 82-kff
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PTBLIsHEp ny AUTHoRTTY1
AN ORDINANCE
Entitled an ordinance for the better pro-
lection Of the sanitary condition Of the
village Of Leonardtown.
Be it enacted bg The COMMISSIONER Of the
ci1tzge cf Leonardtosea, That any owner or
occupant of property within the corporate
limits of said village, who shall be adjudg-
ed guilty of negiecting TO keep his or her
premises neatly and healthily cieansed and
and disinfected, be subject to fine Of 90
cents for first offence and 81 90 for each
subsequent offence.
And Be IL enacted, That the fine be col
lected as in other cases provided.
Aud Be IL enacted, That one-half the fine
be paid the bailiff for collecting.
And be u enacted, That this ordinance
shall take effect IRON date OF its passage
By order,
JOSEPH F. NEAL, President.
GEORGE w. Joy, Secretary.
June 1t-2N
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NJ o rrcE.

ut O TIC II.
LEoSARDTowS, MD, May 20, 1891.
Owners and occupants of property in the
village of Leonardtown are requested 10 re-
move all filth from hogpens, privies and
premises generally and to use lime or some
disinfectant BY order,
JOSEPH f. NEAL,
Prest Town Commissioners.
GEORGE w. JoY, Secretary.
June 4-tfo
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pO.sRDEg'G.

MRS. GARDINER, All ST. Paul st..
Baltimore. rs cents per day or "a per
week. Good meals
May 28-tf
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DISSOLUTION OF c0-PARTNERsHIP.

THE co-partnership heretofore existing
i between John @. Cryer and Oscar n.
Cryer, under the firm name and style of
John @. Cryer G. Co, IL this day dissolved
by mutual consent. The business will in
future be conducted by o. IL. Cryer, John
G. Cryer retiring from the firm.
JOHN q. CRYER,
OSCAR NJ. CRYER.
June a, lsoi--3N
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Subscribe TO the BEACON. 81 DER
year in advance.
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FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

Messrs: Editors Please announce ELI.
AS Z. MlLBURN a. q candidate for Coun.
" commissioner at the ensuing election.
and say that he is the choice for the nos;''
non OF WORKING MEX.
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Sewing Machines for sale.
Apply 70 7. o. Morgan
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Real Estate Agency.

MESSRS. HERBERT +. MOORE. of
Leonaritown, and T. J. MOORE, of
- Washington, ID. g., have entered into
co-partnership FOR the sale Of real estate.
II parties having lands for sale will send
full description and the lowest price they
viii take, we will literally advertise their
lands Tree OF charge and make every possi.
be effort 10 make speedy sales.
HERBERT r. MOORE.
I. JACKSON MOORE.
Nov 21-f.
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Spring Signals !

OF Clean, Fresh Goods. You are look
" ing for good values, and care not
whether they are offered by handsome
man, or homely one
THE PLAIN facts, simply stated, with I'm
approachablc
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+. Oscar Morgan.

Extend q special invisaiion 10 his many
friends and customers % visit his STORE
and examine his large stock offashionabe
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1891-06-11
SHOES and HATS.

Ny new Fall styles are in, and price
lower than ever. My stock will please
young men, old men and boys.
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GOODS !.
GROCERIES,

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become II permanent customer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-23

There is no reason why the vessels of the
United States navy should bear foreign names.
There is every reason why they should be
named in accordance with the law which
prescribes that vessels Of certain class shall be
named after the leading cities, capitals Of the
states, etc. The Raleigh was not called SO be-
cause it was the family name of an illustrious
Englishman- II there had been provision
under law for calling one Of the best ships in
the navy Of this republic after the true founder
of British American civilization, Sir Walter
Raleigh, it would have been graceful and fit
ting thing. But the provision in this case was
covered by naming her in honor of the capital
Of one Of 1.-THE old thirteen" on the soil of
which the preliminary engagements insuring
the surrender of Lord CORVALLIS at Yorktown
and the final independence of our country took
place If Raleigh is a foreign name, as some
have thought, the so-called secession Of North
Carolina was fact and she is still in q state of
Observation-Disclosures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-23

Great interest il felt here and elsewhere in
the deliberations today Of the republican e1ecu-
tive committee respecting the place and time
for holding the next national convention Of the
party. In the opinion of many politicians the
choice Of the place will have an important
bearing on the presidential election. The
western men claim that it is indispensable to
hold the convention in the Mississippi or Mis-
souri, valley as several states in that region are
uncomfortably close and the presence of so
many enthusiastic republicans from all parts
Of the republic may stimulate the party to re-
newed efforts and victory. The reasons for
meeting in New York are deemed particularly
strong by the eastern men who advance them.
New York, it is said, is not only better prepared
TO entertain the convention and the crowds
that flock to it. but the effect on o doubtful
state casting the greatest numben of
electoral votes cannot itself be doubtful
But the trend Of feeling Is now as heretofore.
The republican party looks to the west for the
principal part Of its support, and this reason is
strengthened now by the fear that states like
Iowa, Nebraska, Michigan. Minnesota and Wis
consin may break away unless carefully watched
and assisted. The committee Will not, 1t is pre-
sumed, be moved at all by sentiment, but will
in their decision be guided solely by what ap-
pears to them to be the welfare of the party.
1t is well enough to remark in addition that,
whatever place may be selected, the choice will
have little if any reference to the fortunes of
any particular candidate for the presidency.