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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-01-14

a SMOOTH ENGINEER.-The of
fetal of leading English railway
company, according to an English
man recently in this country, tells
a good story about one of the en-
gine-drivers on his line. The en-
gine-drivcr was growing old and
frequent reports were made to the
directors that his eyesight was not
so good as it should be. This the
old man stoutly denied.
The test for eyesight on that line
was made by doctor who lived in
a house facing a large common.
When he wished to test the mems
eyes he used to say:
Look over there and see what
you can see.'
This fact had got known to the
employees, of the railway, and when
the old engine-driver was going to
be examined he arranged with his
son that he should take his bicycle
about half a mile across the COM
mon and stoop down and oil it.
In due time the old man was led to
the window and the Doctor said,
as usual: What can you see?'
The old man peered out and
said: well, | see young man
STOPPING down beside bicycle
DO your replied the Doctor; q
cannot see anything at ALL
Cannon said the engine-dri.
yer; cant you see it? Why, he is
oiling it,
On this the Doctor took up q
pair OF field glasses on the table,
and, looking ont behind, quite
plainly saw young man STOPPING
down oiling his bicycle. 'Magnif.
icent sight!' he said, magnificent.
And to this day the engine-drivel
is taking his forty shillings a week
with striking regularity.-Torontc
Mail.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-01-14

Superintendent Porter wants an
additional 81 900, 900 to complete
the work of the census bureau.
The commissioners of Charles
county are considering a tax on
dogs for the protection of sheep.
Mrs. Levi Yost, of Bucks county,
Pa, whose funeral had been ar
ranged for. was found to be not
dead but in a trance.
The steamship Seguranca, from
Brazil, brings particulars of an out
break at Pernambuco, in which
thirty persons were killed and many
injured.
The debate in the House of Re-
representatives. on the resolution for
an appropriation of 100000 to
transport supplies to the starving
Russians demonstrated the need of
democratic leaders on the floor.
The United States governments
suit against the schooner Robert
and Minnie for violation of the
neutrality laws in conveying arms
to the CHILEAN steamer Itata was
dismissed in the Circuit Court of
Appeals at San Francisco.
George Baden Powell, British
commissioner in the Bering sea seal
fishery negotiations, says Lord
Salisbury while desiring to avoid
war with the United States was
determined not to yield a iot of the
British rights. Sir George said it
was his conviction that England
would win in the arbitration.
United States Senator John Sher-
man was nominated on the first
ballot by the republican caucus at
Columbus, Ohio, last night to sue
coed himself, receiving 53 votes to
80 for Ex-Governor Joseph Benton
Foraker. The democrats, who are
in minority, nominated Hon.
James L. Neal, chairman of the
Ohio State central committee, as
their candidate for Senator.
Carter Hrrrison, son of G. b.
Harrison, and nephew of Presi-
dent Harrison, died on the north
bound train Monday afternoon,
near Franklin, Texas. The re-
mains were taken to Palestine and
embalmed. Mr.. Harrison was a
cOnsumptive and had been to San
Antonio for the benefit of his
health.
In the United States Senate yes
terday Mr.. Morgan offered reso-
luton directing the committee on
foreign affairs to inquire into the
progress that has been made in the
work of the Nicaragua canal, its
present condition, prospects, &c.
Mr.. Morrill, spoke at length in crit
icism of the speech of Mr.. Stewart
and in opposition to the bill for the
free and unlimited coinage of silver.
Mr.. Teller replied, and sharply
criticised the position of Mr.. Nor
rill and President Harrison on the
silver question. In the House, after
long debate, the Senate joint res
olution authorizing the Secretary
of the Navy to provide transporta-
ton for provisions for the suffering
poor of Russia was indefinitely post
poned. This is equivalent to a
defeat.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-01-14

They HAD A DANcE.-After
dinner one of the village officials
came over to the hotel and inform
ed me that there was going to be q
dance that night out in the country
about four miles, and asked if /
didn't want to attend.
is that the same dance heard
them talking about last EVENING"
Very likely
The Stevens boys are going to
be there
Certainly. They live out that
way
And the Jones boys?'
They'll be there
And is there a young man named
Burt Robinson?'
oh, yes; he clerks in the post
Office
And is there another named ALI
Williams:'
Yes; he runs a saw-mill out
here
And there's girl around here
somewhere called Jennie, isn't
there
Exactly; she's my daughter
Well, | guess | won't CO.
But why: | can promise you a
splendid time
We'll, the Stevens boys and the
Jones boys were both in town this
forenoon buying revolvers for the
dance, and | heard that Burt Rob-
mson was going to stick big bowie
] knife into ALI Williams if he asked
Jennie to dance with him. Some
thing was also mentioned about
some one shooting old Scott if he
showed up, and about picking fuss
with young Livingston and shoot
ing him full of lead
is that all you heard?' he quiet
ly asked
Isn't that enough? Idon't want
to be killed out there
Colonel, don't be captious,' he
earnestly remarked. there's goin'
to be dancing, in course, and we
want you to lead the Virginia reel.
There's goin' to be shooting, in
course, and We have reserved place
for you right at the back door where
you can tumble out the minute any
body whoops. The boys will be
disappointed if you don't come
l didn't go, however. Next
morning | was inquiring for my
friend of the day before, and the
merchant whom | Intercepted re-
piled:
Il reckon they hain't toted him
in yet
Did anything happen to him last
night?'
He just happened to be killed
out thar at the dance, long with
two others, and they do say that
there was seven wounded"-Free
Press.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-01-14


SMTLEs.-A slow match: The
courtship Of bashful young man.
Washington Star.
The thinner thing is the more
it 10 inclined to spread itself. oil
City blizzard
When > girl marries a man to re-
form him the devil doesn't worry.
-Elmira Gazette.
No man can cultivate an optim-
istlc mind On q pessmistic stomach.
Washington Star.
The troubles that troubles us
most are the troubles that never
happen.-Ram's Horn.
The grocer who gives sixteen
ounces to the pound is a model in
his weigh--Chicago Post.
Good looks go a long way, but
finally the paint wears off and there
you are-Galveston News.
Smile NJ some women and they
will tell you all the troubles they
ever had.-Atkinson Globe.
No matter how small the scan
dial there's always enough to go
around.-Elmira Gazette.
Absence makes the heart grow
fonder, but presence makes it glow
like a full moon.-Texas Siftings.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-01-14

SHE ASKED FOR INFORMATION.
The play was one-third over and
he was chewing cardamon seed as
the curtain went up on the second
act.
George she whispered, softly.
Yes, darling, he answered, ques.
tioningly.
George, she murmured, why do
they put cardamon seed in whisky
and other spirituous and malt IL
quors ?
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-01-14
az Every temptation resisted

w- Every temptation resisted,
every noble aspiration encouraged,
every sinful inclination repressed,
every bitter word withheld adds its
little item to the impetus of that
great movement which is bearing
us and so all humanity onward to-
ward richer life, higher charac-
ter and a nobler destiny.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-01-14

Absence makes the heart grow
fonder, but presence makes it glow
like full moon.-Texas Siftings.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-01-14

A sad incident of family coming near
being frozen by bothering with those cheap,
worthless stoves that are being palmed off
on the public, when, suddenly, in the nick
OF time, comes relief by one of those un.
matched stoces at the Brown Store, Leon
ardtown. When you soant a stove, not a
stove in name, but stove to make you
proud all tho ~'ara 80 como. call ON John
son.-adv.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-01-14

Mrs. Backup: Before we We're
married You called me your black
eyed houri.' Backup: Yes. and my
little blue-eyed. frecklcd, red haired
darling didn't murmur protest.
Puck.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-01-14

Front seat?' asked the sexton of
the stranger. No. he answered,
I can't afford it. The front seat
always has to make a good showing
in the contribution plate. New
York Hearld.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-01-14
FOR SHERIFF.

...,ssrs. Editors :-You will oblige the
vO'ers :. :he 3rd election district and his
hmm r.'tt- friends by announcing through
your co'alnns j. PHILIP GREEN WE'LL
as true and tried Democrat for the Sher-
iffai;y, subject 10 the Democratic nominal
ton, feeling that kis election would serve
the people, generally.
Deisoerat, THIRD EIecsioR Dissries.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-01-14

WHAT Was NEcEssARY.-"Do
you think we would be suited to
each other ?" she said hesitatingly,
before the final acceptance.
Certainly we would, after a lit
tie WHILE" he responded with su-
preme confidence, "All that is ne
cessary is for you to suit yourself to
me and Wen get along beautifully"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-01-14

ss5zneR yer, Mary Ann"
said Mies Dolan as he sat down
to his supper, cit is not for me to
be oncharitableto me felly-man, but
when Dennis 0'Brien, wild his
wood leg, takes to carryin' cane
besides, it looks to me loike too
much shtoile and extravaganza, SO
it do. Washington Star.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-01-14
LUM Der.

h HELL, h D.. & xo
Alexandria will keep constantly o Lena
Boards, Scantlng Weather PalngS
:. Dressed Boards,
he nlseIa al city prices
Orders Tor
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-01-14
Democratic in Politics.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING

$1.00 per inch for the first insertion, and 80
cents for every xsIh-n1s. ~-.s ton Obtf.
aar,es' cnufch festivals, etc, over ten lines
IN length will be charged at the rate of Dr.
.enIs perinch. A liberal deduction made
70 those who advertise by the year.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-12-09

The cemetery association have added
four acres to the Parkview cemetery
and will soon grade and divide it into
lots for sale, but at an increased price,
which is causing talk.
Saturday, market day, was well at
tended. Butter sold at % to % cents
eggs, 80 cents; potatoes, 20 cents; apples,
Sl.50 to 81 a barrel; hay, $40 to SIP a
ton; pork and beef, $3.50 to S. a 100 lbs.
The electric light company have in
creased their power by one hundred inch
es of water and are putting in more
powerful wheel to meet the demand for
an increased number of arc and mean
descent lights.
At the annual election of officers of the
Epworth league, Monday evening, f. L.
Hicr was chosen president, w. F. Cham
pin. Mrs. Ii. p. Breckenridge and Miss
Nellie Clark, vice-presidents Mrs. c.
Strickland, secretary, and George Middle
brook, treasurer
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-12-09
EAST MiDDLEBURY.

Mrs. Elite Hewitt is but little i'm
proved. Her sister, Mrs. James Emerson
of Willimanset, Mass, is with her.
Rev. A. E. Carpenter, formerly rector
OF st Stephens. Middlebury, conducted
services at st. Barnatas' on Sunday at
4 o'clock.
On Tuesday Joseph Roberts, Jr., had
mounted horse havlng on a harness,
when the animal fell. In some manner
Joseph's foot became entangled in the
harness and the horse rolled upon him,
breaking both bones of the right leg
just above the ankle. DR.. Smith attend
ed him.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-12-09

at Barre, Saturday, fell 30 feet to the
ground, breaking several bones.
The Fall Mountain Paper Co. of Bel
lows Falls may furnish the stock for all
the tickets used at the Worlds fair.
Four shares of Fort Payne stock were
sold in West Randolph the other day for
81. the par value of the stock being
500.
Fred Jones of Dover, this State, was
nearly suffocatcd ut the Revere House,
Troy, N. Y, the other night. He blew
out the gas.
The contract for the construction of a
public building at Worcester, Mass, has
been awarded to the Vermont Marble
Co. of Proctor at its bid of $50, 6O2.
Rutland village will have spec
ial meeting tomorrow to see about
its finances. The funds provided by
the last tax raised have run out and
more money Is needed to complete the
year.
The Champlain Valley association had
Its annual meeting at Burlington on
Saturday. Col. U. A. Woodbury. was
chosen president and Col. Il. NJ. Chap
man of Middlebury was made vice
president for Addison county.
The State railroad commissioners, ex-
Gov. Pingree of Hartford, Hon. Amory
Dawson of Craftsbury and l.. G. Bag
ley of Rutland, all of whom were
reappointed by Gov. Fuller. have re-
elected ex-Gov. Pingree chairman and
A. E. Watson of Hartford, clerk.
The first railroad enterprise of the late
Jay Gould was in 1857, when he purchas-
ed the bonds of the Rutland and Wash
ingtOn railroad at 10 cents on the dollar
To do this Gould borrowed money, and
the Investment was considered risky
For some time he was president, treasur.
er and general superintendent of the
road, and his management of affairs was
so good that he was enabled to negotiate
a cons olidation with the old Rensselaer,
and Saratoga railroad. Gould made a
good profit on this operation. The man
agement of the Rensselaer, and Saratoga
railroad did not do SO well. The Rut.
land and Washington deal gave Gould
his first start in railroad operations.
Rev. G. NJ. Henderson of St. Johns.
bury officiated at remarkable funeral
the other day at South Barton-she
burial of four children in one grave. The
parents were Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin
Drown, formerly of Barton, but now
g. of Boston. The children. all of whom
died of diphtheria, were Ethel, aged
nine years, died June 30; Luciap H..
four years and nine months, July 81
Ralph w., six years and four months
August /, and Mildred A., 10 months
August 81. Two of them died at Bos-
ton and two at Washington, in this
State, and the remains were exhumed
and taken to Barton for final burial
One grave was dug and the little ones
were laid in it side by side IN the order
of age. The grave adioins that of an.
other child thai died four or five year;
ago. The children made up Mr.. and
Mrs. browns tire family.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-12-09
WEYBRiO0E.

Rev. Mr.. Leonard of Middeburv
preached fine sermon at the NJ. +.
church on Tuesday evening. Extra
meetings are being held there.
A Christmas entertainment will be
given at the Congregational church on
Thursday evening, Dec. %. short
programme of Christmas exercises will
be followed by unloading the mysterious
cargo of Christmas ship, loaded by
Kris Kringle, which is due and expect
ed to reach her moOrings at the Congre.
gatiOnal church on that date.
The Christmas entertainment at the NJ.
E. church will be given on Thursday ev-
ening, December %. 1t will consist of
vocal and instrumental music, declama-
tons, etc. A Christmas tree, designed
more especially for the younger portion
of the school, but to be used by all who
wish to contribute, will be feature of
the occasion. An effort will be made to
make it one of the most entertaining and
instructive ever given here. All are cor
daily Invited.
The "prize contest, under the aus
pices of the non-partisan Woman's Chris
tian Temperance union, which was de-
ferred on account of the wind and
storm the evening of Nov. IS, took place
Wednesday evening, Nov. 30. Seven
speakers between II and l6 years of
age contested for the three prizes before
a well-hlled house. The judges, VIM.
Jackson and A. X. Carr of Middlebury
and S. b. NJ. Cowles of New Haven. re-
ported the speaking of very high grade
and the merits of the contestants so even
that it was difficult to decide; but they
awarded the prizes: LIST to Minnie E.
Cooper; I'd to Cecil Maude Child, Sd to
Clyde Edgar Fiske. The ladies of the
union contemplate another contest later
in the season, with contestants of the
senior grade between 10 and rs years of
age.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-12-09
FOREIGN.

1t is reported that Louis Kossuth, the
hungarian patrolt, is dying at his resi-|
dence in Turin. 1t was only short
time ago that he celebrated the Goth
anniversary of his BIRTH
The governments of England, Ger-|
many and the United States have agreed
to common action to restore order in|
Samoa. The United States steamer AL
lance Is now on her way there, having
left San Francisco for Samoa some time
ago.
Alexander Smith, an Edinburgh law
yer's clerk, has been arrested on the|
charge of forgery. Smith has for someI
time been doing a lucrative husiness|
forging documents alleged to be in the
handwriting of Burns, Sir Walter ScottI
and others. and disposing of them at
high prices.
Han a foot of snow covers the ground
IN South Wales and the storm continues
Nearly all outdoor work has been sus-
pended. In the north of Scotland the
snow is Is inches deep. In the railwayI
cuttings the drifts are many feet deep
mail train for Inverness was stopped
by the drifts, and the passengers were|
rescued with much difficulty.
The fire in the sulpher mines of Lucia
Sicily, which have been smoulderingI
for years. but have been confined to theI
remoter galleries, broke through the
barriers Monday and filled the mine with
smoke. Five miners were choked by thd|
fumes and ten others were injured. Thd
fires have again been isolated BY new
barriers and work has been resumed.
The governor of the Russian provincd
of Neronezh has asked the imperial gov
eminent for 5,000,00 roubles with which
to purchase food for the peasants in tina
province, who are suffering from famine !
The governor of the province of Toula
asks tor 100000 roubles for similar|
purpose. The situation in several of the
provinces is worse than it was year
ago.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-12-09
County Ueps.
BRlDPoRT.


Whooping cough is prevalent in the
village.
The Christmas poultry train goes 10
Boston and points south Dec. IL.
Harlow Peck started on Wednesday
for business trip to Schroon Lake, N.
Y.
ii. l.. Barton of Moriah, n. Y, open
ed school in the Myriok district on Mon
day.
Mr.. Booth of Booth & Walker of Ver-
gennes has recently been in town buy
ing hay.
The Sullivan Dramatic Co. will give
an entertainment in the town hall on
Friday and Saturday evenings of this
week. The company were in Shoreham
two evenings the early part of the week
and it is said gave first-class show
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-12-09
CORNWA ALL.

Miss Gertrude Bond is on the mend.
Miss Mary A. Mead is slowly failing.
Miss Elm. Scovel is at l. l.. Hamblin's.
The fine weather is enabling people to
prepare well for winter.
The creamery still continues to run,
though the receipts of milk are light.
Mrs. Della Thomas has finished her
engagement at Vergennes and is home
again.
One afternoon last week j. L. Doug
las and his men killed IL hogs. They
dressed them with steam.
Death has again taken one of ourold
la6dmarks. S. S. Gale, well-knoAn
Fsident, passed away on Wednesday,
Nov. %, at the age of "A years. The
Funeral services took place from his res<
idApce the Friday following, Rev. NJ.
BafAnm officiating.
The Middlebury college glee club of
nine members Will give concert in the
town hall here OH the evening of Wednes-
day, the Nth inst, under the auspices of
the Young Mems Debating club. The
price of general admission will be %
cents.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-12-09
WHITING.

From an occasional correspondent
The Baptist society is to be congratu-
lated on the completion of their much
needed parsonage barn.
Miss Stella Cook has gone to SPRING
field, Mass, to spend the winter with
her cousins, L. G. Fay and family.
As large piece of blowing as is often
seen in Vermont is that on the farm of
p. V. Cook. 1t consists of 35 acres in
one body, with the burrows 40 rods in
length.
The Democratic victory seems not to
have had depressing influence on the
activity of business on Green island.
Two hay presses, the last week, were
in operation at one time. The upland
hay on the Walker place has been pur-
chased, pressed and shipped by Walker
Sawyer. Arnon Needham has been en-
gagged in pressing hay at his place.
The sociable AZ Salmon Fosters was
decided success. The evening was de-
ightful and goodly number availed
themselves of the opportunity for an
evenings enjoyment. Home made can
dies of most tootbsome quality and in
great variety were there for the lover of
sweets, and music, singing, reading and
declarations for the more soberly in
clined. while cake, sandwiches and the
fragrant Mocha tempted the appetites
of all.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-12-09
WEST ADDISON.
John vanderhoof is convalescent.

John Vanderhoof is convalescent.
Mr. Stowell is the guest of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. WIN. Sprague.
School began in district No. 2, Mon
day, with Miss Minnie Norton as teach
err.
Miss Belle Bushnell of Starksboro was
the guest of Mrs. d. G. Smith over Sun.
day.
Abraham Laundervllle has moved to the
house lately occupied by his brother
Lewis.
James Hutchinson left last Thursday
for Norton, Kan, where he will spend
the winter.
Lewis Laundervlle and wife left on
Tuesday for Cohoes, N. Y, where they
intend to reside.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-12-09
General l1eps.
DOM ESTIC.


Anthracite coal has been discovered in
Hamilton county, Ind.
Ellsworth Wyatt, one of the famous
Dalton gang OF Kansas. was captured
Monday at Cory, Ind.
The official count of the vote of Wis
cOnsin was completed on Monday. II
shows that Peck, the Democratic can.
dldate for governor, has 1914 plurality.
Elmer Perrine of Ionp Rrancb n
j.. is reported to have vom,ted eioht
green peppers. each an inch and n half
long, that had grown from seed in his
stomach.
A verdict for s2,oo hos hoo, Wanda.
cd acainst Dr .Jobn Canroo Wor I'M, ;
Svraruse \ v for moIrrnct;oo T.,
causing deoth nv treating cancor ,,;,h ~
caustic plaster. ~ >""0e' WIFI
The Worlds fair Joint committee on
ceremonies has practically decided to
invite Oliver Wendell Holmes to write
the ode for the celebration at the OPEN
lug of the Worlds fair next Nav.
The government suner;ntondort of
immiOration saws 5oe ef2 ;,n,n;nronts ~
rived in This country dnring fha fscaI
wear ending June 20. 1891 of whom
3OSI cama II yio,o,;nu 90 H., "no '.n
returned to their homes. OF these 1868
were contract laborers.
Ex-Secretarv Rlaine WIN bas heep III
for three weeks is n~onnnnced hN he lie
family and nhvs;c;an as ha;n1 r.a. r
imnr0ved in he.lth His annnf;tc ia ex
celient. tbev saw and be sleenS woiI
The exact date on which Mr. Riaine
will leave Wasb;nn,on 20. H. Da";s',
coast has NOT been made nmh,ic
The hoard of rev,ew 90 tho N.,;ono,
Trottinu associ,tion IN . n,eati,a in Van.
Yorl, on Wond,v .d.ntod rho g, 'i,o'..;no.
..That the horse NelSon he ra;nsta,aa
but as the condnc, of n n Ne,son S;noa
his exnnIsion has nor ho.n h,o,naIaSs
I'm, onen to ;nst cr;t;c;s, N, ,h.t tha 20
q II Na,scg he reinsta,ad 20 ta,,no.or;i,.
duriny GOOD behavior ;, nanny
The official count of the November
eieciloh IN Kansas SHOWS the election
vi hihe weaver electors py ma)oritles
averaging 4,oot, ana one harrison elect
or py 9oo MAJORITY. Coooell, the defeat
ed eiector, was beaten on account OF
,a,Hpograph,cal error III the certihcations.
Inc entire Peoples party State ticket is
elected by majorltles ranging from $500
to S6OO.
Russell B. Harrison's newspaper. the
Helena (Mon.) Journal, which was at
tached by one of its numerous creditors
soon after midnight on election day
when President Harrison's defeat be-