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

LIFE WORTH s2.-A Jury in
Salina, Kan. has awarded colored
father 81 damages for the loss oil
his son, whom a mob hanged in
April last. This was hard heart.
ed proceeding. Kansas has even
been rich in sympathy for the col.
ored victims of lynching in the
South, but when s5, 200 is asked
for a citizen lynched In Salina, the
sympathy is found to be worth but
$2.-1SMH
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-01-18
NEWS IN BRIEF.
From he Baltimore Sun.

Friday, January IL, 1894.
Rev. p. J. Donahue has been APP
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 $40,
600 for the extension and improve
ment Of streets in the District,
under which it is intended to
furnish work for the unemployed,
but Mr.. Kilgore objected.
The Maryland Legislature yester-
day elected Spencer c. Jones, Of
Montgomery county, State treasury
for two years and John Q. 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. ". p. Craighill
sent a letter to Governor Brown
calling attention to ship channel
violations. Senator Rogers intro
dueed bill to appropriate $4,000
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 a bill to ap.
point a treasurer for Somerset
county. Land Commissioner Laird
has prepared 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 Z. G. B.
Howard. of the State fishery force,
has prepared his report to the board
OF public works. 1t is an interest
ing and 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 in a row boat to the Locust
Point side.
The keeper and assistant keeper
of Lower Cedar Point lighthouse,
in the Potomac rlver, 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 a shabby suit oil clothes
he purchased from farmer ut the
Central market in Washington,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-01-18

Ifthere 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 will not dare
ignore them.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-01-18

IMPORTANT TO TAxPAY-Fs

l will be, until further notice. .e
Purpose % receiving taxes at
-NechaHicSviGc, on LIST Mono (
each month.
ChapticO, on lst TUESDAY after lie
lst Monday Of each month.
Httest0tcR, on the Ist Wednes8a
after 1st Monday OF each noafs.
J. II. PARSONS. Colo.
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
fer 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 a square deal
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-01-18

n, thus far, they
.nuch 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

The Board Of School Commissioners win
meet on
Tuesday. February sth, rroxins.
to pass upon Teachers Reports for the term
ending January 3ist. Instant. and for the
transaction of routine business
Vouchers lreceipted billsl for incidental
expenses must accompany Teachers re-
ports. By order,
HENRY WINGATE.
Jan. IS, 81 Secretary.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-01-18

utsipg out any persons With desire
ass.
Bed and the Great South BED, Of
be did hands ~ Patchogne De-
to trag, are hemmed ia. and
the souls Of ne pioaeers sick 70
Whist thoy deem iyrznicai In
heir inherited rights. There are
upon which the corporation
Irveiliant eye. Ttpays the rate
e TO the city, 80 that revenue
thus poured into the COMMON
I Is this" said one Of the dis
'zens TO me, ato the damage
sommunitys You might en-
ssury ell you please and you
ieem Patchogue- She Is GO
le the beds were taken from
The place was built on
Blue Points are the only
ding 10 save her
80 The new company hires o
10y Of men who, in these times, are will
ling 70 work for mere Substance. They
are paid from $40 TO $50 day, and
some work for as little as u cents an hour.
There are several big vessels moored in the
bay each day 70 carry out the shoals o.
oysters. Many Of them are packed and sent
abroad after the local demand Is supplied.
Last spring scow that was hateful In
the eyes Of the residents was burned 10 the
waters edge, and an investigation, directed
by suspicion, was made, without result
BY day and night the company's lines are
watched for intrudefs, and they are sum
marily dealt with II caught
In this way II happens that hundreds 81
ratn who know every inch ofthe vast plan.
tation snd who have sort of affection fol
the slippery deiicacy that muiely offered
up its existence so many times for the sake
of Pa:chogue, have hung up their favorits
rakes, and, sflouldering the axe, have gone
into the adjacent woods to take out theil
revenge on the trees. There is not much
pleasure in this, but il pays better than
feeling the bay now.
The trustees Of the city are severely cen
sured by residents for allowing the beds 4
slip away from them, and although mani
an appeal has been made there is no prom
Use that change TO the old state af affair
will be brought about
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-01-18

ALL taxpayers and others interested in
Public Roads, Oysters and Needed Reforms
are requested 10 meet Ia Leonardtown,
TUESDAY, January 30th, 1894.
Jan Is, "a TAXPAYERS.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-01-18
NOTICE.

THIS is to inform my friends and -
Il the public generally, that viii posi-
uvely be at my place Of business always in
business hours hereafter. Will make the
repairing OF harness, bnots and shoes q spe-
cialty and as low anybois else will do IL
All Work guaranteed 10 be done as neat
and as substantial as can be done in the
city. i have put repairing down lower
than anyone in the county. | also put IN
Gents fine boots, shoes and CATERS as neat
as yon can get them done in the city. Give
me q call. JAMES l. CONNOLLY,
Jan lift Iex,nmritown
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-01-18

giving q new suit IN exchange, to
show what kind of clothing the
average American farmer has to
wear Under . protective tariff.
Representative Simpson and Everett
both Of whom spoke in the House
in advocacy of the tariff bill, we're
warmly applauded By the demo-
cratic side.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-01-18

ii. All that tract or parcel ofland lying
opposite the He'd Gate farm and cn the
right Of the clay bill road leading East
from Leonardb,wn, and running from the
LAND Of JosSsh II. Cough to the farm now
owned BY Frank N. Holmes, commonly
called
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-01-18

DRESS MAKlWC.-Dresses made
~ frum 80 down. AIlkinds Of plain and
fancy sewing promptly done.
MRS. r.. f. G HERBERT.
Jan Is, IA Leonardtown, Nd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-01-18
TUESDAY, tie Gin Of Feb, 1884

between the h0nrs OF IL O'Clock, n. and 4
o'clock. p. H.. the above described real es-
tate, 30 seized and taken in execution. 10
the highest bidder or bidders thereof for
cash
LEO IL WATHEN, Sheriff
Of st. Mzry's county, Md.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-01-18

And those troubled with nervousness resulting
nom care OF oyerwork viii be relieved by takinE
.Br0sCSs's IRON Biffers. cenuins
has trade mark and crossed red lines On wrappet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-10

plan for the medical department than
the late Miss Johns started out with !;
viz: Four physicians, each by turn
serving term of three months. In adj
dition TO this arrangement there should
be appointed consulting physician
and surgeon. The boarding and medi-
cal departments should be entirely dis
tinct and not interfere or conflict with
each other, except that the physician in
attendance has the right to order such
diet as may be suitable for his case.
Patients who are able to pay medical
fees should be expected to pay for
board Taking another view of the
case, well-regulated infrmary in this
or any other city constitutes an i'm
mense advantage to the physicians of
the town as secure. comfortable place
where these surgical and genealogical
cases can be placed and cared for while
undergoing treatment. In this way we
are really compensated for our attend
ance on the institution. Without this
or some similar institution in our midst
| do not know where we could place
our cases of this kind while undergoing
treatment.
These simple views | submit for your
consideration, trusting, at least, that
they are of a practical character and
may prove of some use to you.
Very truly,
BEDFORD Brown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-10
NEWS OF THE DAY.

General Lucien B. Northrop. com.
missary general of the Army of the
Confederate States OF America. died At
the Pikesville home near Baltimore yes.
terday, aged eighty-three years.
1t is reported that the finance com.
mittee will report the tariff bill to the
Senate Thursday next. The prepond.
eerance of opinion about the Senate
seems favorable to the retention of the
income tax on the tariff bill.
Chairman Wilson, of the WAYS and
means committee, who was on his way
to Mexico, is seriously i'll at the Palmer
House, in Chicago, with throat attec.
ton. The doctor says that Mr.. VII.
sons illness is not necessarily danger.
Gus.
Senator Faulkner, of West Virginia
was yesterday elected chairman, and
Messrs. Lawrence Gardner and James
l.. Norris, of Washington, secretary
aud treasurer, respectively. of the dem.
ocratic congressional campaign com.
mittee.
Congressman George ". Houk
member from the Third Ohio distric;
dropped dead at 1927 Connecticut ave-
hue, Washington, yesterday evening.
where he was visiting. Death was due
to heart disease. Mr.. Houk was sixty.
nine years of age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-10
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mr.. Jackson Eggborn and Miss Rob-
bic Jones were married on Wednesday
at the residence of the brides mother,
near Cordova, Culpeper county.
A statement issued by the pension
office shows that twenty persons in all
have been convicted for connection
with the pension frauds unearthed at
Norfolk, Va.
The County Commissioners of Lou
doun county met yesterday to consider
plans for new court house. There
were seventeen plans submitted. The
plans of Mr.. w. c. West, architect, Of
Richmond, were adopted.
Early yesterday morning burglars
entered the rear of the postoffice in
Newport News aud by dynamite blew
open the safe containing 500 in cash
and s., 100 in stamps. The safe was
blown completely to pieces.
The Potomac oyster culling law will
be introduced in the legislature to-day.
The committee on the part of this State
did not recede from the agreement
with Maryland, but ratified it at a
meeting in Washington yesterday.
Col. Lorman Chancellor died yester-
day at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Roberdeau AMMAN, in Baltimore, from
bronchial pneumonia. Colonel Chan
cellor was born in 1917 at Chancellors-
vile, and will be buried at Middleburg
tomorrow.
Charles Mcdaniel, VINO was convict
ed in Roanoke of rioting and sentenced
to nav fine of 500 and serve one
wear in jail, but obtained new trial,
was tried again yesterday and acquitted
With the exception of Richardson, this
ends the riot cases.
1t is reported that the Richmond and
Danville will purchase the Atlantic
and Danville railroad, which runs from
Danville to Portsmouth. The Atlantic
and Danville is soon to be sold, and
the roadbed is now being improved.
The road is owned by foreign capital.
lists, and it will be sold under a fore.
closure
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Letter from Fauuuier.

Correspondence of Alexandria Gazette.I
MARSHALL, Va, Feb. s, '94.-With
the exception of a day or so of cold
weather, electric storms and freeze
lasting long enough to inspire some
hope for an ice crop, the present winter
has been exceptionally mild. Lately,
the valley of the Shenandoah and ada
cent mountains of Warren and Kappa
hammock counties have been covered
with snow, while the hilltops of Eau
quier and Loudoun remain bare.
The farmers are we'll advanced plow-
lug for spring crops.
Mr.. Turner Meade. Of Fort Worth
Texas, son of the late Judge Meade,
who came on to visit his most highly es-
teemed mother, but too late 10 find her
alive, is still i'll town. His brother, Mr..
\. b. Meade, and sister, Miss Alice
Meade, have decided to dispose of their
lovely home-to the regret of all who
were favored with their acquaintance.
In connection with the late report Of
the address of Dr. Bedford Brown on
the grandeur OF the character of Gen.
r. F. Lee, published in the GAZETTE,
the numerous friends of Dr. Brown in
this Observation-Disclosures he first prac.
ticed his profession, during the time
when his distinguished father lived at
Waveland, now owned by Lawrence
Washington, esq.-recalled the most
pleasant recolectons of the Doctor, so
well deserving of the high dis
linction which he has since
so well earned in his profession,
and as a surgeon in the Confederate
army, though this week began the
ienten season the Episcopal congrega-
ton had no services, the highly esteem
ed pastor, Rev. j. J. Norwood, decided
to hold such every Friday afternoon for
the benefit of the children and teach
ers of the Sunday School.
Rev. Frank Berkeley still commands
large congregations-having preaching
every fourth Saturday and Sunday
morning.
Rev. Mr.. hewitt is accomplishing
much good in our midst.
The Presbyterian pulpit, once filled
by such devoted Christian ministers as
Rev. John p. Atkinson, Berry. Richard
son and White, is still vacant. The
elder of this congregation. Mr.. Willie
Baker, has still a very fourishing Sun
day school.
With the expenditure Of $751;,
600 per annum for the support Of
the public schools of Virginia. We
may look for grand results from the
next generation
Bethel Military and Classical Acade
my continues to prosper. Among the
pupils are Messrs. Hudgins brothers
and Mr.. Jet, of the West Indies. and
Mr.. Surh, of Corea. L. S. Senator
John Daniel and Representative
Hutchinson, OF Texas, who have sons
at the academy have lately visited
them. The hops are usually held on
Friday evening.
At late masquerade party coun-
try boy who personated Jap pre-
ferred to sit on the floor rather than
talk with the girls /; dignifed profess
sor personated a dude; the West
pointer, our friend Col. Jenkins, pre-
ferred the melody of Home Sweet
Home so it is said.
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TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
Wants a Settlement.

NEW YORK, Feb. 10.-The Mutual
Life Insurance Company, as owner of
100000 of the first mortgage bonds OF
the Richmond, New York and Chesa-
peake Railroad Company which ma
tured on January l, 1894, has request
Ell the trustees of the mortgage to fore
close the lien ami collect the bonds.
The insurance company also asks the
trustees to require the Richmond and
Danville Railroad Company to retrans-
fer the York River Company the l,25l
shares of stock Of the Baltimore, { b 'sa-
peake and Richmond steamboat stock
covered by the mortgage. This stock
is part of the collateral behind the
Richmond and Danvile floating debt.
The demand upon the trustees is a
formal proceeding.
Lucien d. Starke, jr., of Norfolk,
Va, has obtained an attachment for
100000 against the Richmond and
West Point Terminal Railway Ware
house Company on its note made in
February, 1892.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-10
TELEGRAPHIC BREYITIES.

May wheat sold in Chicago to-day at
6Oc per bushel, the lowest point on
record.
Roth and Englehardt's piano factory,
in st. townsville, \. Y, was totally
destroyed by fire at midnight last
night.
Samuel Foreman, said to have been
the oldest Odd Fellow in the United
States, died at Greensburg, Ind, yes
terday. He had been member of the
order sixty-two years.
Frederick Barr, boy, accidentally
shot and killed his uncle, Sidney Glib
son, at Georgetown, Del, last evening.
Barr picked up gun and playfully
pointed it at Gibson. 1t exploded and
the latter fell dead.
The entire family of Charles Kruger,
eight in number, living in Michigan
City, Ind, are suffering from trichinosis,
and the parents may die. The family had
killed and dressed hog ten days ago
and had eaten of the meat.
The schooner Samuel II. Walker
sailed from Baltimore Dec. 18th, bound
for Weymouth, near Fall River, Mass,
and since then nothing whatever has
been heard Of the vessel, and she has
been given up for lost. The Walker
carried beside her captain crew Of 8
men. Not a single trace Of the vessel
has been found.
The Baltimore Express, with three Pull
man passenger cars, was wrecked at Whiting
Ind, yesterday. The engineer was bruised
about the head, and the fireman had his
shoulder injured. load OF brick was
attached to the Calumet Terminal engine
standing on a switch and the fast train
struck it.
At II o'clock last night the livery stables
of W. o. Jones, in Atlanta, covering a square
was burned TO the ground. 1t was in "a
neighborhood surrounded by hotels and cot
ton warehouses. The authorities are con-
WINGED that several men must have lost their
lives. The property destroyed was worth
100000.
Jesse Dillingham; and wife have been ar
rested foT raising fsh-plates from the rails
and causing the wreck Ola Missouri, Kansas
and Texas passenger train at White Oak
Bayou bridge, Texas, and the possible death
OF four men. Others are implicated aud
lynching is possible.
Over dozen deaths are reported to have
occurred very suddenly at Sherwood, Iron
county, Tex. during the last ten days from
spotted fever. People apparently well are
stricken with the dreaded plague and in less
than "a hours are claimed by death.
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P1retgp News.

LONDON, Feb. 10.-A dispatch from
Capetown states that Lobenguia, King
Of TIE Matabeles, who was defeated
and driven toward the Zambesi river
by the British South Africa company's
forces is dead. He had been deserted
by his followers and was q fugitive ip
the bush, where he was suffering with
govt
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. lot is
stated that the Russian government
will give notice to France that the
Franco Russian commercial treaty will
be terminated at the end of 1894 if
France persists in putting into effect as
against Russia the proposed new duties
on imported grain,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-10
FIFTY-THIRD CONGRESS.
SENATE.
The Senate was not in session to-day.
HOUSE.


In the prayer in the House this morn
ing the chaplain referred to the death
of Hon. George w. Houk, of Ohio, as
one who since the House last met had
suddenly and without warning been
called from the scene Of earthly labors.
Immediately after the reading Of the
journal the House adjourned out OF re-
spect for the memory Of the late Repre-
sentative Houk, OF Ohio.
Before the adjournment, Mr.. Loud
asked that the Stanford eulogies be
made a special order for 3 o'clock on
Monday afternoon, in view of the an
ticipated adjournment Of the House to-
day, which WAS agreed to.
Mr.. Cultivate, announced the death
of Mr.. Houk to the House and request.
ed the appointment Of 8 committee te
accompany the remains to Ohio. The
Speaker thereupon appointed the fol
lowing members: Messrs. Hare, Hulick
and Richie, of Ohio; Springer, of Hi
nois; McKaig. OF Maryland Bryan, OF
Nebraska, and Ellis, OF Oregon.
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Shot by his Jealous Wife.

CUSTER, o., Feb. l0.-Dr. Noble was
shot and fatally injured here, yesterday,
by his wife. The victim was recently
married TO very jealous woman. He
was in his private room yesterday Civ
ing advice to a woman, when his wife
rushed in and began shooting at her
husband. Several Of her shots took effect
and will result in Mobiles death. Mrs.
Noble now regrets her action and is
nearly wild from grief.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-10
The privations of Gold Seekers

DULUTH, Mimi, Feb. 10.-People are
flocking to the new gold district in the
vicinity of Rainy Lake Mimi, by every
conceivable means of transportation.
All the buildings in Rainy Lake City
are crowded and hundreds of people
are sleeping in tents and sheds with
the temperature frequently at 25 degrees
below zero. Rainy Lake City is one
hundred miles distant from a railroad
and is the centre OF the gold discoveries
on the Minnesota side of the line.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-10

THE BLAND BILL.--A vote is expect
ed early next week in the House OF
Representatives on the Bland bill to
coin the silver seigriorage in the treas
ury. 1t IS thcught the bill be soamend,
ed as to raake it provide for gradual
coinage ofthe silver bullion in the treas
ury and the redemption of silver Ger
tiGcates i'll the manner contemplated
by the Sherman law. With the change
indicated it is believed the bill wifi pass
the House. Opponents of the bill ex-
press their confidence that President
Cleveland will veto the measure if it
passes Congress. The majority of the
members of the House who support the
bill are democrats from the South sud
West. All the western republicans
and populists will probably vote for the
silver seigniorage bill.