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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-01-18
THE OYSTER BED MONOPOLY.

We clip from an exchange the following
account Of. how the leasing of oyster bot
toms has worked on Long Island As it
has worked there so it will likely work
here should our Legislature ever enact any
law to lease the so called barren bottoms !:
The heart seems TO be knocked out ofthe
people Of the newly-incorporated city of
Patchogue, L. l., for the industry that
caused the place to thrive has passed out
of individual hands ant gone into those of
a corporation.
Great South and Blue Point bays were
once dotted necessarily by various craft,
and there was always the merry sounds Of
singing oystermen as they raked up the
bottoms of the mysty streams. Now oc-
casional sails flap idly in the tagging
breeze. and there is a tendency on the part
of those who perpetua:ed the search fer the
bivalve to hang disconsolately about the
coffee-houses and discuss the hardship OF
the situation.
There are II miles of oyster bay which
has width of four miles, and it is so stu
ated that Patchogue was almost solely ben
Gifted by the immense traffic resulting.
The alluvial soil is fairly soaked with oys-
Ter flavor, and when the season is at its
height an odor of Blue Points sweeps over
the city of sufficient delicacy to make the
epicure swear never TO leave 1t
1t was once that the adept handler of
the precious mollusk could put out in his
independent boat, and with tongs and rake
pull up bushel after bushel of the sea col
olored shells, and no one objected but the
oyster within. For this privilege the city
exacted fee OF 81. Each maa or weman
there were many of the latter-who
wished TO avail themselves of the opportu-
nifty 10 thus receive what bountiiul nature
had bequeathed TO them had but % bring
proof of residence and pay the little tax,
and permit good for year .sas accorded
him.
There was sure fortune il ii for the In
dustIicus, aud for the convivial Jolly
good living without q great amount of
work. The minds of the bay workers were
never lighter than when setting out in the
morning for days scraping. Everybody
was anxious to go to Patchogue and there
was room for everybody who went-on
the bay as well as in the town.
No matter how they dug and scraped
and burrowed, the oyster proved itself a
greater proyider, and persisted in repro
duction by the millions year in and year
out Five, sir. seven dollars day was no
extraordinary profit for the early riser, and
many made much more. so that the major.
iiy Of the people who abide in the city hold
deeds TO chow the ownership of home
with ideal surroundings.
The cessation in the happiness of tie
lives of the oystermen occurred when the
trustees of the town leased out the very
cream Of the beds to company Of three
men who one day cast anchor in the -bav
They are Charles Mott. Jacob Shaffcr and
Edward Dayton, and upon obtaining their
grant they drove formidable looking stakes.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-01-18
NEWS IN BRIEF.
From the Baltimore Sun.

Friday, January II, 1894.
Rev. p. j. Donahue has been ap-
pointed Bishop of Wheeling, w.
Va.
Mrs. Eliza Robinson, of Anne
Arundel county, is one hundred
years old.
A bulwark is being constructed
at Solomon's Island to prevent the
land washing away.
A pet cat of the steamer Blake,
which was lost in Canada, was re.
turned to the vessel at Baltimore.
Democratic members of the
House of Representatives are now
giving harmonious support to the
Wilson tariff bill.
The General Assembly of Ken.
lucky in joint session yesterday
formally declared the Hon. William
Lindsay elected United States
Senator.
The committee on elections has
concluded to report to the House of
Representatives constitutional
amendment providing for the cleo
ton of United States Senators by
the people.
Mr.. Compton asked unanimous
consent for immediate considera-
ton of the bill appropriating s43,
600 for the extension and improve
ment of streets in the District,
under which it is intended to
furnish work for the unemployed,
bat Mr.. Kilgore objected.
The Maryland Legislature yester-
day elected Spencer G. Jones, of
Montgomery county, State treasury
for two years and John @. A. Rob-
son a police commissioner for the
city of Baltimore for six years.
Senator Bruce has prepared an
amendment to the State constitu-
ton providing home rule for Balti-
more city. Col. W. z. Craighill
sent a letter to Governor Brown
calling attention to ship channel
violations. Senator Rogers intro
duced bill to appropriate $40, GOO
to aid in the erection Of monu-
ment to the memory of the Mary
land patriots of the revolutionary
war in Baltimore city. Senator
Waters will bring in bill to APP
point a treasurer for Somerset
county. Land Commissioner Laird
has prepared a general bill for in
dexing abstacts of deeds. The
Anne Arundel county treasurer's
bill passed both houses of the
Legislature, being the FIRST bill to
get through. A bill has been re-
ported in the House by Mr.. Lamar
appropriating $4,000 for the pay
ment of claims against the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Canal for labor and
materials. Commander L. C. b.
Howard, of the State fishery force,
has prepared his report to the board
of public works. 1t is an interest
ing aud important document. Both
houses of the Legislature took a
recess until Tuesday next at s
o'clock.
Saturday, January Is, 1894.
Five sailors and ferryman were
drowned in the harbor while cross
ing over ina row boat to the Locust
Point side
The keeper and assistant keeper
Of Lower Cedar Point lighthouse.
in the Potomac river, which was
destroyed BY fire, have been dis
missed by Secretary Carlisle.
During the debate in the House
of Representative on the Wilson
Tariff bill Mr.. Jerry Simpson, the
populist member from Kansas.
exhibited shabby suit of clothes
he purchased from farmer at the
Central market in Washington,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-01-18

LIFE WORTH s2.-A Jury in
Salina, Kan, has awarded a colored
father 81 damages for the loss Of
his son, whom a mob hanged in
April last. This was a hard heart
ed proceeding. Kansas has ever
been rich in sympathy for the col
ored victims of lynching in the
South, but when $4,000 is asked
for citizen lynched In Salina, the
sympathy is found to be worth but
$2,-iSun ~ .sss5s5..-
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-01-18

If.here be anything true in mems
protestations st. Mary's Demo
Gratis are thoroughly in accord with
our claims that none but true party
men should receive party rewards.
Ii is healthy sign and il our peo-
pie will boldly express their views
they will find that the politicians
in State and county viii not dare
ignore them.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-01-18

State Statistician Howard and
Oyster Police Commander Howard
in their reports both disapprove of
the idea of leasing the oyster
grounds. They have made study
of the subject and their opinions
ought to have weight.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-01-18

The Democrats in Congress seem
to be awake to the needs Of the
hour and are pushing the tariff bill.
In the discussion, thus far, they
have much the better Of the argu-
ment and the speedy passage of the
bill through the House seems as
sured.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-01-18

Advices from Annapolis indicate
that an Assessment Bill will. be en-
acted which will make some con-
cessions to the advocates of the
Hayes bill and some to its oppo-
nents. The Democrats are pledged
to an assessment and they have an
abundance of votes in the Legisla-
ture to secure it. With the wings
of the party tapping together there
is no need for Republicans having
Ginger in the pie" The Demo
Gratis will have to bear the blame
for all mistakes, if any be made,
and they should assume the respon-
sibility like men and formulate and
pass their bill without calling Re-
publicans to their assistance. Give
us square deal
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-01-18

The Board of School Commissioners viii
meet on
Tuesday. February eth. r-oximc.
to pass upon Teachers Reports for the term
ending January sist, instant, and for the
transaction OF routine business.
Vouchers treceipted hillsl for incidental
expenses must accompany Teachers' re-
ports. By order,
HENRY WINGATE.
Jan. ls, "a Secretary.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-01-18

DRESS MAKING. Dresses made
~ from 30 down. All kinds of plain and
fancy sewing promptly done.
MRS. ETC HERBERT,
Jan Is. II Leonardtown, I'D.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-01-18
SsT Advertisements.
Neuroggie Persons

Nett50JOic Persons
And those troubled with nervousness resulting
from care or oyerwork win be relieved by takinE
BrOsCn's Iron Bitters. Genuina
has trade mark and crossed red lines on wrapper
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-01-18
NOTICE.

ALL taxpayers and others interested in
Public Roads. Oysters and Needed Reforms
are requested To. meet in Leonardtown.
TUESDAY, January 30th, 1894.
Jan Is, "a. TAXPAYERS.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-01-18
UNDERTAKE
IMPORTANT TO TAXPAYERS.

VIII be, until iurtheJ no.ce. iss tae
purpose Of receiving laxcs 10
-heeha"'csc'tte, on LIST Monday Of
each month.
ChaDtico, on LIST Tuesday after the
LIST Monday Of each month.
Nitcsfown, on the Ist "Wednesday.
after LIST Monday Of each mouth.
j. III. PARSDNS, Collector.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-01-18
LOUIS HARL

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has located az CArTFonsYs an, Il d,
fit any foot from the stai.l - b. ~
= the most reasonable l.ates, Iad.r "a
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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-01-18

RAILROAD, FARli, GhRBE,
Cemetery, Lawn, Poultry aa3 Ratlli F..r.
fHot SANDS OF MuEs I.i UsF- CkIsIsarE
PREE- FEEEClEr PAID.
The hclssiLEa WOVEN R1RE FEaGz CO.,
ii4 ZIG. iisa.A lz9E. aarks. S., ci.a-e. "a.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-01-18
TUESDAY, the 9Th Of Feb, 1894

between tie hours of i2 O'Clock, m. and 4
O'Clock. P. ~, the above described real es.
tate, 50 seized and taken in execution, 10
the highest bidder or bidders thereof for
LEO III. wATHEN, Sheriff
Of ST. Mary's county, Nd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-01-18

The above lands IRE located In the Bird
election district Of St. Mays county
Z And. hereby give notice. thaiI will
sell at public auction, At the Court House
door in Leonaritown, on
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-10-27
SHOT FROM AMBUSH.
A South Carolina Tax Collector Robbed
and Murdered.

COLUMBIA, s. c., Oct. 22-Robert
Copes, treasurer of 0rangeburg coup-
ty, while returning in his buggy from
n tax collection tour in the county
Saturday afternoon, was ambuscaded
and shot, receiving three buclsshot in
his head. The killing occurred at lone
ly spot called Dry swamp" 8 miles
from Orangeburg City. Copes horse
with buggy empty passed Andrew
Myers house. This led to the discov-
cry of the body.
He had with him about $3.50 in green
backs, which he placed in his trousers
pocket, and about $3.50 in silver, which
he placed in tin box in the bottom OF
his buggy. He had not proceeded
more than 3 miles from the place
at which he had collected the
money when he was killed. He was
fired upon almost simultaneously by a
man on each side of the road. Five
buckshots passed through his hat and
seventeen entered the left side of his
head. There were also five buckshot
wounds in the right breast.
The murderers then pulled the dead
treasurer from the buggy and searched
bOlne OF MS pOckeJS, JdkluB HIS pcchet-
knife and keys, and snatching his small
vnlise and tin box in which the silver
was carried they made off. In his
left-hand trousers pockets was $3.50 in
greenbacks which they did not get
nor did they get his watch. Sunday
morning Mr.. Copes' satchel was found
some distance off in swamp near the
scene of the murder with several Sits
in it. This satchel contained what
money was stolen.
The state bloodhounds were put on
the track of the murderers at about IL
o'clock Saturday night and they
tracked them to a point about 5
miles distant on the Edisto river,
where they evidently took a row.
boat and went down the river.
Treasurer Copes was very popular and
at least 500 men joined in the search
for the murderers. The whole county
is aroused. Gov Tillman has offered
reward of $500 for the capture
of the murderers. Treasurer Copes
was about so years old and had been
elected treasurer of the county sew.
eral times. He was one of the. most
influential men in the county.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-10-27
YOUTHFUL VICTIMS.
Flames De estroy Four Young Lives
at Nyack, N. Ys
Grandchildren of the Methodist Mission
AIRY Bishop of Africa, Rev. william
Taylor, Burned to Death
Three More Injured.

New YORK, Oct. GA terrible fire
occurred at South Nyacl Monday
morning, destroying the elegant new
residence of Rev. Ross Taylor,
son of Rev. William Taylor, Methodist
bishop of Africa, burning to death
four of Mr.. Taylor's children and seri-
ously injuring three worlsmen. The
children burned to death were: Harri-
ct Taylor, Ada Taylor, Arthur Taylor,
Schultz Taylor Two other children
of Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor, Stewart
and William, escaped by jumping
from an upper window. Mr.. and
Mrs. Taylor, who barely escaped with
their lives, We're taken to the
home of neighbor near by. They
are prostrated with grief at the ter
rible misfortune which overlook them.
The bodies of the four children who
lost their lives were recover ed from
the ruins of the burned home at
o'clock a. m. Their remains were re-
moved to an undertaking establish
ment. The Taylor residence was built
of stone and had been occupied by the
family only two weeks. The financial
loss has not yet been estimated.
az Il lU d b plb DidhC VI ASoPAhtS
flames was seen on the south noun
tain, which was reflected on every
building in the lower part of the town.
and the dense darkness that preceded
the dawn was lightened by the fierce
freight The scene of the fire
was at once located as being
the new house of Rev. Mr.. Tay-
lor The house was quickly enveloped
in flames Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor were
almost blinded by the smoke, which
was growing more and more dense
every moment, and they saw at once
that the most they could attempt would
be to get out and even that seemed
impossible. By hard effort, how
ever, they succeeded in escaping from
the building. Then they saw that
their property must go and with it
their children, whose escape and
rescue were cut off. A laborer named
Michael Mullaley and two decorators,
Edward Sinta and William Ruth,
jumped from third story and were
badly hurt.
All three were carried to Adolph
Guerber's residence, on Washington
avenue, and were afterward taken to
Bellevue hospital, New York, by the
steamer Christenah.
The funeral of the four children who
were burned to death was held at St.
Paul's Methodist Episcopal church at
II o'clock a. m. All four charred
bodies were placed in one rosewood
casket Rev. j. b. Taylor, pastor of
the church, officiated, and Rev.
Ross Taylor, the bereaved father, was
present alone and made few re-
marks, telling several pathetic incl
dents. He said regular Sunday even
ing prayer and praise service was held
at their house and the last act of the
children before going to sleep was &c
pray.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-10-27
WHERE OUTLAWS HOLD SWAY.
Reign of Terror In Indian Territory-or-
ganized Bands of Desperadoes.

Reign of Terror In Indian Territory-Or-
ganized Bands of Desperadoes.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23.-The Indian
office has received advices by telegraph
from the Indian territory giving brief
ly an account of the lawless' condition
of affairs in that section and asking
that some action be taken by
the United States authorities which
will restore order and protect citizens
in their rights. 1t is stated that armed
bandits are in practical control of the
territory. The Indian police are pow
erless to protect the people and pre-
vent robbery. Lawless gangs infest
all sections. Men are held up by high
waymen in broad daylight and robbed.
Life and property are not secure
either by day or night. The ex-
press companies have refused to trans
port money and no other means of
carrying funds have been devised.
There are three well-known organized
bands of desperadoes composed Of
thieves, thugs and tough characters
from all sections of the country who
make business of pillaging the peo-
pie. AS a result reign of terror ex-
lists, and the people of the territory
are at the mercy of these gangs.
1t has been suggested that in the
present emergency the territory could
be placed under martial law and troops
directed to clear the territory of the
gangs which now infest it. This
would be an extreme measure and
would not likely be resorted to unless
all other methods fail
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-10-27
o INCREASE THE ARMY.
Adjt. Gen. Ruggles Recommends Making
the Enlisted Strength 10000.

Adjt. Gen. Ruggles Recommends Making
the Enlisted Strength 10000.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20.-Adjt. Gen.
Ruggles has made separate report to
Gen. Schotield, commanding the army,
in which is IL recommendation that
the enlisted strength of the army be
increased to 100000 so as to give
maximum of $4,000 as to the
regimental fighting force. This max.
imum is only about two-thirds
of the minimum organization pre-
scribed by the revised statutes for
cavalry, artillery and infantry regi-
ments, yet it will enable the govern
ment to reorganize it's artillery into
seven regiments for coast defense and
field artillery and its infantry into
three battalion regiments without in
terfcring with the strength of the
cavalry.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-10-27
STORM OFF BRITISH COAST.
Many Ships Driven Ashore and Several
Persons Drowned.


Persons Drowned.
LONDON, Oct. GA fierce gale ragged
along the British coast Saturday and
Sunday, causing many casualties. The
wind was so strong and the seas SO
high that the channel boats were
greatly delayed. The Warner lightship,
while being towed from Spithead
to her station, broke away from the
tugboat when near New Haven and
was driven shoreward A boat was
lowered to replace the towline, but a
heavy sea capsized it and four of it's
occupants were drowned. The light
ship made leeway rapidly and was
soon driven ashore.
The loss to the owners of fishing
vessels is large, many of their boats
having been destroyed. At Sunder-
land life brigadesman, who had
volunteered to assist in the rescue Of
the crew of a bark which had
been driven ashore near there, tripped
upon a rope which had been suddenly
tautened by the pressure of the on
lockers upon it and fell into the sea
and was drowned. A man who was
fixing a sign in front of theater in
Sunderland was blown into the street
und killed. Much damage was done
TN land by the storm.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-10-27
FRoUDE is DEAD.
Great Historian and Religious Writer
Passes Away at London.


LONDON, Oct. 22.-James Anthony
Troude, LII. D., the celebrated reli-
gious writer and historian, died at $3.50
a. IN. Saturday, aged 70 years.
flames Anthony Froude. LII. D., youngest
son Of the late venerable II. Fl. Froude, arch
deacon Of Totnes, was born at Darlington.
Devonshire, April 23. 1918, was educated at
Westminster and at Oriel college, Oxford.
where he was graduated in 1910. In 1912 he
became o fellow OF Exeter college, He was or
dained deacon in the Church of England in
1874. His theological writings were condemned
by the university authorities and he accepted
an appointment which he haG received to a
leadership In Tasmania.
1t was in 1856 that he published the first two
volumes of his History of England From the
Fall of Wolsey to the Defeat OF the Spanish
Armada" The twelfth and final volume ap-
peared In 1870 In the autumn OF 1872 Mr.
Froude visited the United States and de-
livered series OF lectures on the relations
between Great Britain and Ireland, taking
the position that the Irish were them
selves to blame for large proportion OF the
difficulties in which their country has been In
volved. because of their own internal jealous
les During the last year of his life, he de-
voted most of his time and attention to tho
writing of books, acting us the editor Of sew
eral magazines. His health Rad been gradu-
ally falling until he was able TO move about
his house and garden no longer.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-10-27
TO DO DOUBLE DUTY.
Plan to Save Money by Appointing Army
Officers as Indians Agents.


WASHINGTON, Oct. 23-Hereafter,
when an army officer who is serving as
Indian agent, is relieved from that
duty, another officer of the army will
be detailed in his stead. 1t is said at
the Indian bureau that President
Cleveland prefers to have army
officers act as Indian agents,
because they usually command
more respect and obedience from the
Indians than the civilian agents. 1t is
also understood TO be the purpose in
the future to have these officers de-
tailed to act as agents when civilians
are relieved. There are now fifty
seven Indian agents, and of this num-
Der twenty-one are army Off
GERS. The average pay of In
dian agents is nearly $1,000,
with expenses. An army officer,
acting in such a capacity, does not re-
cefve salary as agent, but gets only
his regular pay as a commissioned
officer, with necessary expenses. Thus,
at the present time, the government is
saving annually about $4,000 in hav-
ing them serve as agents. If, in time,
the civilian agents should be abolished
altogether and the army officers APP
pointed in their places, the saving to
the government would be over $50, 900
annually.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-10-27
DR.. coNKLINe COMES HOME.
Says He Was Abducted and Confined In
Unknown Places.

CAssoPoLIs, Mich, Oct. 19.-Dr. A.
3. Conkling returned home Thursday
night, He says he was kidnapped the
night of September 2 by two negroes
and driven all night to the house
of some colored people, where
he was kept in confinement one
week and then taken to some city
unknown to him and turned over
to two white men. After this he was
carted around by night and confined
in buildings by day, always under
guard. His captors always wore masks
and he would be unable to recognize
them. He was released Tuesday
night and walked until he reached
house, which he found was a
few miles from Cincinnati. He
pawned his watch there for money
with which to get home. He has no
clew to the perpetrators, and is un-
able to account for his abduction.