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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26

The Office of assessor IS a difficult
one to fill. 1t cannot be filled to the
satisfaction of everybody. The differ
ences in valuation of properties of the
same value is often SO great as to
cause comment and create surprise.
Instances can be given of a property
assessed at nine hundred dollars which
the owner values at more than three
times that amount, while other prop
critics located on Main street are as
sessed at more than half what their
owners wonld sell them for. The
equalization Of taxation is a question
that has received much attention of
late years, and will continue to agi-
tate the public mind so long as there
is so much inequality in the the valua-
tion of property Of the same class. 1t
is not question as to how much tax
man can afford to- pay, but what is
his property actually worth We
know Of an instance where the town
assessors made difference of several
hundred dollars in the valuation of
two buildings on Main street, of ex-
actly the same size, each costing about
the same money. On being asked
why they had done this, they replied
that the one assessed the highest had
more tenants in than the other. In
other words, they taxed the owners in
come derived from rents instead OF
the building. If business buildings
are assessed at half their value, private
residences and other real estate should
be assessed on the same basis. This
would be fair and just, because while
residences can seldom be sold at act
ual cost, business buildings are often
worth considerably more than cost by
reason OF location, rents &c, and this
would put all real estate on the same
footing.
One of the members of the Town
Council tells the following story on
himself:
"a few weeks ago a man came into
my Office, and after talking about some
other matters, he asked me if it was
true that the members of the Council
had been paid by the Electric Light
Company for making a contract be
tween them and the town to light the
streets. Supposing that he was joking
| replied that it was true, and that we
had each received $4,000, but OF
course we didn't want anything said
about it outside. ooh no I'll never
mention it" said he, and went out. 1t
wasn't long before l heard that he
was telling that the Electric Light
Company had bribed the council
men. The rascals got two
thousand dollars apiece, and | know
it, because one of them (naming me,
admitted it to me-"
The joke was too good to keep and
the councilman enjoys it as we'll as
anybody.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-12-08

ANEW DEPARTURE.-The Board
of Public Works have issued an
order requiring the commanders oil
the Oyster Navy to be always on
board their vessels. This order
seems to regard the mates as thor
oughly Enthusiastically and 10 an I'M.
just reflection upon a set Of good
and true men. We are in the bail.
iwick of the Bessie Jones and VIZ
have asked many how she is man.
aged. To our question the univer'
sal reply is is, that her men and
officers are doing everything in
their power to enforce the law and
are succeeding remarkably well in
their endeavors. We have never
had a more efficient force. Give
the captains, mates and men O fair
show and let them have an occasion.
al furlough. The efficiency of the
force will not be impaired by the
captains being, now and then, per-
mitted to visit their families.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-12-08

STATE CLAIMs.-The WALES case,
now in the Court of Appeals, turns
upon the act of the General AS
sembly of 1873, by which call
claims" of the State against the
United States were placed in the
hands Of Mr.. Sydney /. WALES for
collection. IL the "direct tax, "
which the law of Congress declared
to be a "claim," and which the
joint resolution of the last General
Assembly receipted for as "clsim"
should be held by tile Court Of APP
peals not to be claim, how is this
State to collect the advances made
in 1872 for building the pablo
building at Washington? Since
1912 the State of Maryland has APP
pointed several Commissioners, the
late Judges Howard and Merrick
among them, to memorabilia the
Congress to repay these advances.
Committees of both Houses of Con-
gress have repeatedly reported in
favor of paying these advances. A
report made by the Hon. Frank Il.
Shaw, from the House Committee
on Claims, lies before us, for which
he has our thanks, and from that
report it appears that other reports,
made by Mcdaniel, Underwood,
Rantoal, Broadhead, Kerr, Geyer,
Mayberry and Malone, were all
favorable, and that Senator Wilson,
of Maryland, reported also in favor
of paying those advances. There
has not been a single report from
any committee against the equity,
justice, or right of the States claim
for repayment. Now if the direct
tax is not a "claim" as Congress
admitted, certainly those advances
cannot be held to be q claim. So
in order to defeat Mr.. WALES from
getting the commission allowed by
the act of 1878, the State is to be
deprived of her claim for $72, 900
and accrued interest, now amount
ing to over 100000. This looks
like poor economy as well as indif-
ferent law. But we cannot believe
that the State will either defraud
Mr.. Wales nor defeat her own right
to claim the repayment of these
adyances.-IowsOn Journal.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-12-08
NEWS IN BRIEF.
From the Baltimore San.

Saturday, December 3, 1892.
A dead body of a man with the
head cut oil was found in the woods
near Elkton.
A flowing well of water q thous.
and feet deep has just been com.
pleted ut Cristield.
Cardinal Gibbons Is in favor OF
keeping the Worlds Fair open on
Sundays, with certain restrictions.
Senator Platt, republican. chair
man. of the Senate committee on
territories, says he will oppose the
admission of New Mexico and
Arizona as States.
The old tavern in. New York
where Washington bid farewell 20
his officers has gone into the occu-
pancy OF the Sons of the Revolution.
Jay Gould, the financier, died
yesterday at els o'clock q. m. ,,at
his home, in New York city, in the
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-12-08

helping hand 20 The sick. POOR and the O.
phans. ] believe she Is now wearing 4
bright crown in Heayen for her cEarisahse
lie oE earth. Weep not. dear friends, Cor
your loss = her eternal gain
TRoM = EzTExn
Departed this life November Z. 1854.
JOHN X GOUDE, son Of Liner NJ and
John @ Goode. In the 22nd gear of IN
sge.
We must not. however, suffer ourselves
TO be infected with mental fever On THE
account Ishe illg Tfis right. II b. very
ill-dying2 Is 10 still right. II he gone ID
join the heavenly ch0rissersg II il all
right, Notwithstanding our repinin9s.
RepiniDg. No: We will not repine. II i
best he should 20. IL 10 best for him: this
we allow. Ills best for u. Do we expect
in o uLat poor, ungrsfefal, short sighted
worms are We. Let N submit my dear
friend. ill we come 10 heaven; If we do nos
then see that 10 10 best. let rs then COM
plain. But why do attempt 70 consoles
Perhaps an indulgens Providence hiss ere
now dissipated your fears; or, IL that same
kind Providence has removed our babe,
you have consolation enough In Him who
suffered more than we; and more than
enough 10 quiet our passions, In that a..
tonsshing c0nsideration-God 10 loved the
world that He spared not His own Son
Did God cheerfuily give the Holy Child
Jesus for Us! And shall we refuse cur.
selves 10 him. LIE gave his Son 10 suffer;
DE takes Us 10 enjoy, yes, to enjoy Him
self
No hearts upon earth can concieve
The bliss that In Heaven they share;
Then who this dark world would not leave
And cheerfully die 20 be there.
A. b. NJ. III.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-12-08
oNARDT0wN. ND

SAYS THE SPIDER TO THE Fly
In view of Governor Browns veto
Of the assessment bill passed by the
last General Assembly our commun-
ity seems to regard his proposed
assessment conference in the light
of the spiders invitation to the fly
fto walk into his parlor.'' The
general Agricultural thinks that the
Hayes bill was in a measure at least
favorable to his interest and did not
give all advantages to the capitalist
and manufacturer, and was vetoed
because of this feature. And IL
will take something more than tall
to remove this impression.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-12-08
GOODS TO SUIT
SEASON TIMES

HAVE returned from Baltimore with a
l. full snd carefully selected stock of goods
TO suit the Fall and Winter trade, all of
which will be sold nj the lowest prices pos
sible.
| respectfully invite all of my old Gus
toners and many new ones TO come and
inspect and buy, as am satisfied they will
alter looking at my stock. II consists of
Mems and Boys Boots and Shoes.
Ladies' and Children's Shoes,
both leather and rubber
Mems and Boys Neckwear and Under.
wear.
have special bargains in
Brown and Bleached Muslins and
Canton Flanneis,
Dry Goods of all kinds,
Hardware. Queenswarc,
Ready Made Clothing.
CGssimeres and Kerseys,
Groceries, Harness,
Hats and Caps,
Shoe Findings, Drugs,
etc.-in fact, everything usually kept in q
first class store.
In addition, have added a MILNE.
RY DEPARTMENT, which il in charge
of competent Milliner from Armstrong
Gator IL Co, who is prepared to suit all In
the Millinery and Dress Goods line.
Come and see, and / am satisfied you will
60 away pleased.
A T. FENWICK,
Oct 13-3m.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-12-08
In the Circuit Court for 81. Mary's count,
No. 1876 Petitions.

Inc Collector having made Tepor, of
this sale b this Court, tgether with All tba
proceedings hid In relation ther,.,o ali
pers'n Interested In said sale are hereby
warned % be and appear In this Court ON Gr
before The 22nd day Of December 100
" show cause, II any they have. why the
SAID sale should not be ratified nnJ con-
n.med; and IL Is further ORDERED ana a
Inngsa this 10Th day of Nov, 1899. by the
circuit Cart for 81 Maryls county. tbat
sala safe made and reported, 10 ratified and
confirmed, unless cause to the g .ntrarv ho
shown on or before the said 2 mi dayof I've.
cenoer, 1892, provided police Of tbig order
v gwen oy The Insertion Of copy thereof
In the - Mays BEAcos, a newsDaner
published in 81. Mary's county. Nd once
week for four successive weeks nrior ~
said end day 0i December.
j. PARRAN CRANE.
IT,, Associate Judge.
JAMES ]. GREENWELL
No, Clerk Circuit Cours.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-12-08
MOVED TO TIVE Bk0WN STORE

MOVED TO the Bl.0WN STORE
Mrs. Lassra II. J0sses,
Az LEoNARDTowN.
Your Store looks changed eoerg time I
come IN here, and dlseays zee 90 many pret.
~ neu things"
such comments are often made by our
lady customers. Ii in thus explained -
Having the newest and prettiesf, selling al
very reasonable prices, the people know
ing our qualities are all right, cur goods
sell quickly. New pieces greet the eye
daily.
/ have now ready for inspection hand
some assortment of MILLINERY of all
descriptions,
Dress goods in all shades and STYLES.
Braides, Ginps,
Veivets, silks in Cotelle<,
Surahs, Indies,
Ladies Goats and Cloaks.
Furs, Misses and Childfens'
Goats, Headwear OF all kinds.
In fact, full line Of DRY GOODS. MO.
1IONS AND HOSIERY.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-12-08
RATIFICATION NOTICE.

In the matter Of the tax sale Of a tract
Of land assessed in the name Of Leo ri
Hayden, Third election district of 81
hary,s county, Maryland, made and re-.
ported by Francis +. Graves, Collector Of
staae and county taxes for the years 1890
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-12-08
PART GREAT ST. THOMAS.

for the purpose Of paying the plaintiff and
ether creditors Of the said Atfaway G. Hay
den who may file their claims In this suit.
and fur her that the personal estate In the
hands Of the administrator of the said At
taway g. Hayden il grossly inadequate 20
discharge her debts, aud further that q Ger
tain Thomas 8. Hayden. one of the defend
ants, il IN infant under - years of age and
nonresident Of this State.
III il thereupon adjudged and ordered,
that the plaintiff, by causing copy Of this
order TO be inserted In the So Mary's BEA-
Cor. once q week for four successive weeks,
give notice to the said absent defendants of
the object and substance Of this suit. and
warn them TO appear In this Court, In per-
ron or by Solicitor, on or before the
S0TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1898,
TO answer the premises and show cause, II
any he has, why decree should not pass
as prayed.
JAMES J. GREENwELL, Clerk.
True copy-Tesf:
JAMES ]. greenwich. Clerk.
Dec. 1-5t+
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-12-08

Died, at the residence Of her husband in
So Inigo's district. on the End instant, Mrs.
EDGAR CULLISON, aged about IS years
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-12-08
MORTUARY.

On Dec. 4. 1922, In the TIN district, JNO
Z. TENNISON, aged 70 years.
The kindness of heart of the deceased
and his attention 10 every duty gathered
around him hosts of friends. He was a
sincere member of the Church, and clearly
demonstrated how eminently consistent
are the professions Of piety. Every atten.
ton was paid TO him during his last sick
ness. and he sank 10 rest, we hope, in favor
with God m he was in charity with the
world.
On the 30th ult. at the residence of her
husband in the lat district. Mrs. ABEL
HAMMETT, aged about 05 years.
She was q devoted wife. an affectionafe
mother and q true member of the Roman
Catholic Church. She was the mother If
II children. ID grand children ard great
grand children. In o period of little over
two years of her family circle have been
laid under the sod, leaving behind them
six little orphans in her care. She toiled
for them both night and day until she
was summoned 10 Ler death bed. Her
troubles were great yet she bore them
bravely. She was ever ready ID give
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-12-08
FINE HElFER FOR SALE.

ONE Fine Heller out Of q thorough
bred Devon Cow by my registered Holstein
Fresian Ball and with calf by mr. register
cd Bull. Price. so. v. III. NEALE.
- Howard g., Baltimore.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-12-08

FOR THE HOUSE OF DELECATFs

Pleaseannounce CHARLES A. WATTS
a. candidate for the Democratic nomina
Ion for the House Of Delegates, and say
nat ne viii receive the earnest supp n Of
NOV ~ THE PEOPLE,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-12-08

I'VE are ready 10 show You our new Fall
w and Winter Stock of Dry Goods
The stock has been selected with great
care BY experienced buyers, and when WON
call on Us you may expect 20 see novelties
and new styles not usually found else.
where Our prices are beioso our compe,i.
tors Our % and so cent Ladies Drrss
Goods are q special feature with us They
are beauties. Our underwear comprises
everything in the line The stock NJ
Blankets, Bed Spreads, Towels and Table
Linens are unsurpassed. II il worth your
trip 10 Oar Store for a IS California
Wool Blanket We have lovely silks and
Velvets for 81 yard Our csc. red twill
flannel Is equal 10 35c goods T. De- found
elsewhere We have Lady's Light Grey
Coat for $i2. worth SIS. Our coats run in
price from - to SIS each They are long
er this year than last Measure 20 and "A
inches long and better shared Seeing is
believing, and we will back up what we
have said. By calling on us we will save
you money in Dry Goods. Mai! orders
solicited
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-12-08
RATIFICATION NOTICE.
Maria E. Watts,
VS.
William X. Watts,

VS.
William X. Watts.
In the Circuit Court for st. Mary's county.
sitting as Court of Equity,
No TAT, NE
Ordered, this 18th day of November 1892.
that the sale made and reported by BsHar.
ris Camalier. Trustee, In the above cause.
be ratified and confirmed unless cause TO
the contrary be shown on or before the End
Monday in December, 1892. provided a
copy OF this order be published in the ST.
Mary's BEACON once a week for three suc.
cessIve weeks prior to the said End Monday
in December.
The report states that the land sold for
$4,000.
JAMES j. GREENWELL, Clerk.
True copy-Test:
JAMES J. GREENWELL, Clerk.
Nov II 92 3w
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-12-08
New Advertisements.

WANTED a good man tn run q
w Ss4We ~ GRTST sM6lI /;
also, q tenant to work ON farm for share
pf crop, or will give good wages If pre-
fered. Apply TO G. WI BUCKLER,
Laurel Grove, Postoffice,
ST. Mary's Co, Md.
Dec 8 Gimp
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-12-08

A. S. BENVlLLE & CO.,
DFte s so4Rsi ME saNhsAa
BOOTS and SHOES.
RIDGE, Nd, April IS, 1892.
After the excitement of our Assessment
Bill and the criticism OF the same Is over,
the next matter of importance Ii where we
we can get our Spring and Summer MILL
merry, Dress Goods, Clothing for our iami.
lies. You will solve the problem by call.
ing at the popular house Of
A. s. BENVILLE & co,
where you can select from a stock of goods
purchased with care and with the expert
ence OF years and AT such reasonable fig
ures that all can be served from the cheap
est to the finest dress goods.
The same may be said OF the Millinery
Department. Also, Ladies' and Childrenfs
Shoes specially.
Our large stock cannot be enumerated
but suffice il 10 say all our patrons can
come and they will find the goods aud
prices to suit, Notwithstanding our Assess
ment bill is failure.
With kind regards To all our patrons. we
are fhe Store for fhs PEOPLE.
4. s. BENVILLE & co.
". b. Ladies' Hats trimmed
free Of charge.
April %. 1s92-if
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-12-08

At the residence Of her husband, In Me-
chanicsville, after o short but painful i'll
ness, ELIZABETH. beloved wife of George
ii. Long, aged % years-
Merciful God Is Ii 90, or Il ID some fear.
fnl dream from which am Just awaken
mgr 10 my wife gone never TO return
Am called 70 face this cruel world alone,
deprived OF her gentle infuences Alas
the vacant chair, the desolate hesrthstone
remind me but too forcihly that IL IL 50
| look and wait and watch In vain. God
has called her 10 himself never 20 return
And, 10 me there Ia bus one cons llation !:
i know that His chastisements are in mer-
cy, and those committed to His loving care
VIII never pass unrewarded.
During her brief bat painful illness not
one murmur escaped her lips, but through
all and with her last breath cid she invoke
Gods mercy. and since our blessed Father
Is so merciful, / feel that my dear wife is
at rest
When last gazed upon her quiet face
Before they laid her in her resting place
Ii seemed that death had on her counten-
ance placed a smile
Though down my cheeks the tears would
course the while
The snow white flowers that were laid
upon her bier
Proclaimed to me her soul was quite 90 fair
And while / am left 20 finish this short life
Twill be my consola ton In Heaven u
meet my darling wife.
BY HER HUSBAND.
In Baltimore, on Saturday. tie 26th Cd
November, Miss AUGUSTA l.. MIL
BURN, formerly Of this county, in the 4sth
year of her age.
A pure hearted Christian, a conscientious
worker in the path she had chosen for her
self as the one best adapted TO satisfy her
desire 10 be of benefit and use to her kind
gentle and refined woman in all her ways
and thoughts, she has gone to her reward,
followed by the good will and tenderest
regard OF ell who knew her here on Earth,
TO hear In words of welcome from the An.
gelic choir: BLESSED are the pure in heart.
tor they shall see God"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-12-08
RATIFICATION NOTICE.
Sarah A. Combs,
Va
Martha z. Cough and others.

In the Circuit Court for Sc. Mary's county,
sitting as q Court of Equity,
No. 739 N. e.
ORDERED, this 9th day of November,
W 1892. that the sale made and reported
by Robert @. Combs, Trustee, in the above
case, be ratified and confirmed unless cause
70 the contrary be shown on or before the
Isl Monday in December, 1892, provided a
copy CT this order be published in the SC.
MaTy's BEACog once Q week for three sue
cessive weeks prior to the said 1st Monday
in December.
The report states that the lands sold for
$3.50.
JAMES j. greenwich, Clerk.
True copy-Test:
JAMES J. GREENWELL, Clerk.
Nov 10-3w
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-12-08

Your inspection solicited. We cheer
iuiiy show you our goods and court COM
parison In prices.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-12-08

6AK&6AtaN0, 8An&sSsNS
JOHN PALMER
lis family physician advises him 70 leave
IL the county, and II 81, We win have TO
sell 1t very small margin.
We keep q large stock Of goods. al
bought for cash. Our stock, consisting IN
part OF
Dry Goods, Nofions,
Hate, Caps. Clothing,
Boots, Shoes, Hardware,
Crockery, Furniture. Agricultural
Implements, Stoves and
/ Fixtures, Oars. Blocks.
Rope, Anchors, &C, &c
We have job lots Of
SHOES, BOOTS and CLOTHING.
which we sell nj cosa, and some 40 per
cent. below cost.
When you want 10 buy, call aad see Us.
We buy tor
cash and We buy
TO sell You will al
ways md our stock CON-
plete. We cell At one price
and that the lowest We treat you
courteousiy. A satisfied customer il
our best advertisement. Our constant aim
is 10 give you the best goods at Bottom
Prices. We make your interest
ours. Your child will be
served as cheaply and po-
liiely a. yourself. A
comparison Of our
styles and pri-
ces will con-
| vince you that you should trade with
Us. We keep in stock LADIES' SHOES
manufactured by the Potomac Shoe Com
pany at Alexandria, Va, and have guar
antee from the Company that they contain
no shoddy. We keep a large stock of
FLOUR direct from the Arlington Mills
at Georgetown and others at low prices.
We also import direct from Europe Al
fred Shrimpton & Sons brass pins, manu-.
featured and put up expressly for ms. Five
| (5l sizes and black row in each paper
Call and examine for yourself at
JOHN PALM RRsS.
FRIENDLY HALL,
Feb. 18-1y. eth district.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-12-08

iifty-seventh year of his age, Of
pulmonary consumption.
Mr.. Charles T. Shepard, Of South
Carolina, exhibited i'm Baltimore
yesterday high quality of tea which
he had grown. This experiment OF
Mr. Shepard's il considered Of great
Importance. as ii shows that fine
tea can beraised in the United
States.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-12-08

commencing Tuesday, October IS, 1892
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-08-03
VIII or fac Widow Tny~rwrnt.er.

Tho will OF Mrs. Lucy Fayerwcathor. widow
OF Daniel Is. Fayerwcather. the bulk Of whose
large estate went TO colleges and charitable
institutions. was ilcd yesterday for probate
The will was made June 3. 1891. Her husband
died in November. 1891, leaving an estate OF
@.5OJ.OO
The chief encncary under the will OF Mrs.
Fayerwcnther is her sister. Anna Amelia Joyce.
who gets al! her household furniture. car
riaGes. and horses. The, Promises East Fifty
street. Including the stables. The sister also
gets Slu0.UOO With interest from tn" decrns"
Of Mrs. Fnycrwrath"r and the residue OF the
estate after the following requests arc made:
Ghsres Joyce Sa5W0; Harriet A. Joyce. $4,000;
John Joyce. kIO,oo: sister, Kelsey French, SO.
900; si-r Mary I"unsberry, $1,000 and tnu issue
OF Henry joyce. $1,000
The will provides that II any ono takos pro-
ccedinGs with view OF having her will de-
c'ared invalid. such action shall operate as u
Releases Of any claim against the estate. 1t
makes John y. Reynolds and Morris Is. linnris,
ley Of bridgeport executors. Alter the will
was, made MrS. fnvrrw"aihcr contested her
husbands will and secured II large increase o!
her provision under II.