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predgers Cruelty Beaten.

Tuesday, February 10. 1895, a warrant
was issued for Captain jeff Mears, of the
Gen. Hancock f r assault and battery upon
Edward Merrill, colored, a hand on board
his boat, shipped from Pocomoke City.
The officers went to serve the writ but
were resisted and Mears is still at large.
MerTll, whose face is badly swollen and
whose body shows evidence of the rough
treatment he received, is in the county jail
He says that sometime ago the captain
struck him with the tiller and otherwise
ill-used him and he determined il possible.
TO escape Monday last he got off the
boat and hid in the loft Of Mr. Sam. Spald-
ing's barn. He was discovered and the
captain picked him up and threw him
down from the Ion, and then beat him " it'll
his fists and kicked him until he was un-
able to stand. He was not however, al
lowed 20 lie down, for other captains picked
him up and held him to be knocked down.
While being taken aboard the vessel he
was time and again thrown down on the
boat, Merrill was stripped naked, triced up
by his arms and beaten with tar-ed rope
until, as he expressed 1t, he "lost his rec
koning." Richard Whitfield, of New
Berne, n. c., and Thomas Quarles, OF
Fredericksburg, Va, both colored, felio%s
boatmen Of Merrill, corroborate this story,
as also does James Allison, native OF
Scotland and a resident of Baltimore
| County witnesses also saw some Of the i'll.
usage to which Merrill was subjected AL.
! lison, who is an intelligent man, gives q
| very straightforward statement of his
| treatment by Capt. James Drummond, OF
/ the Gen. Grant. He says when captain
Drummond assaulted Kim, he held his own
! very well against him but when other cap
| tains Joined in the assault he was knocked
down and beaten.
/ On the boats frozen in near Newiown
| there are about 40 men and they are
according Ia accounts, short of provision:
I and fire wood. The last article, however
( they have supplied by tearing up Cryer':
wharf and burning the timbers. This large
aggregation of dredgers-many lawles:
/ mems, of course, a source of great un
Z taStuG>S JD tIG ISslAGuis Oh tue NECK auN
4 they are living in constant dread. The
Jesuit Fathers are large land owners in the
neighborhood and their representative herr
Rev. Chas. l.. Jenkins-has called upor
/ the States Attorney and urged him 20 dC
| all in his power TO protect property ans
I enforce the law. Another effort is TO b,
mace TO day wednesday, 10 arrest Near
but il is impossible to say what the out
come will be.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-02-21
COMMUNICATED.
FEBRUARY 16. 1895,


Messrs. Editors Il promised you let
ter this week, but the awful snow storms
kept me busy preparing fuel and attend
ing 10 my outdoor business, 80 that had
not the time 10 write anything, but as
have heard the old saying. better late than
never, avail myself of the first opportu-
nifty to write few lines on the same sub
ject, and if the facts are too stubborn for
our Republican office-seekers Ii Is their
fault and none of mine. As said before,
the Democrats are the true friends of the
colored race as am going TO show. Now,
my colored friends, go back to your first
educational convention and notice the re-
ports made of said convention-one Dem
ocratic, the other Republican. The BEA-
con, the Democratic paper, reported in full,
everything that connected and that was
done at said meeting. Did the Enfsprise
your great Republican paper. do likewise 2
In my last card called your attention To
the fact of Col. Billingsley giving an acre
of land for school purposes. Col. Key
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-02-21

Morning prayer and sermon every Sun-
dav. except the third Sunday in the month,
at 1890 a. m. Holy Communion every
first sunday in the month at 1870 q. IN.
- Peter's Chdpel, Leonardto1n-Morn-
in, prayer, sermon and celebration every
Mid Sunday in the month at 10 a. m.
Evcnsong and sermon every Sunday, ex-
ccpt the first and third Sunday, at p m.
sunday School at a. III.
s. JImes' Chapel, Wcstern Branch
! Eyensong and sermon every first and third
sunday in the month at 3 p. IN. Sunday
School a. ,. p. Ia.
PatrreHt Beach-Sunday School at 3
o'clock, p. III.
Doycas !Society-Meeting every first We'd
nc-day IN the month at places 10 bc duly
announced.
Z. VAIL SPINoZA, Rector.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-02-21
Hop.

Hep.
One Of the most enjoyable dances OF the
season took place at Hanover the residence
Of Mr.. and Nrs. B. S. Nash, on Monday
February 18Th. Dancing commenced at 6
O'Clock and the merry crowd tripped lie
fantastic until quite late hour when the
Growing Of Sir Cbanticlecr warned them OF
The approach OF morn. Refreshments were
served at intervals during the eyenfng.
Among the ladies present were, Misses
FANNIE, Maggie, Essie, Hattie and Jennie
MOTIFS, Nellie. Katie, Leila and Lucie
Yates, Blanche Nash, Carrie Carroll, Daisy
Longmore. Maud and Daisy Goldsboro,
Mrs Ben Norris, Fishery, Mills Heard,
Solomon Abel, Jack Abel and Jim Long
more. Gentlemen were too numerous to
mention
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-02-21
Frozen to Death.

James Drummer, a colored man of Pisgah
neightorbood, Charles county, was found
standing in fence corner on the public
roadside, Saturday night, February 9th,
frozen stiff lie had been dead several
hours when found. He died standing up
against the fence, and was found i'll that
position. He lett the store at Pisgah that
evening. He had been drinking, and was
on his way home when he was frozen To
death -Corrcspondencc SIM.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-02-21
Re,iriona.---All Saints, Parish.

Next Sunday, Feb. cath, in All Saints
Church At 4:30 o'clock, p. m. Evening
Prayer and special sermon by the Rev.
II. Fields Saumcnig. Suhject-LLo1o to
Keeg Lent. No morning service next Sun
day.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-02-21
Wanted.

Agents TO represent us in the different
sections ofSt Mary county. Noprevinus
experience necessary. a conservative
Company, sound and fair. Address.
Maryland Mutual Fire Insurance Company,
Hodson Building, Crisheld, Md.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-02-21
Personal.

Mr.. Thomas J. Bennett, a well known
newspaper man of Baltimore, formerly OF
this county. has accepted the position as
chief of the advertising department OF
Oehm's Acme Hall, Baltimore aud Charles
streets, the largest clcthing and men and
boys outfiitting establishment in Balti-
more.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-02-21
FOR SHERIFF..

Mr. JAMES T. BLAIRS faiihfnlness 10
the cause Of Democracy and his untiring
and earnest work entiile him u reward
and We respectfully suggest him as suit
able candidate for the sherifFalty at the
next election, subject 10 the action Of the
Democratic party. 4TH AND Urn DISTRICTS
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-02-21
IMPORTANT TO TAXPAYERS.

l will be, until further notice, for the
purpose Of receiving taxes at
MechGnfcsrille, on 1st Monday of
each month.
Chapttco, on 1st Tuesday after the
LIST Monday of each month,
hilestoscn, on the 1st Wednesday,
after LIST Monday of each month.
J. ii. PARSONS, Collector.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-02-21

Mrs. Emily Thorne, who resides at Tole-
do, Washington, says she has never been
able TO procure any medicine tor rheuma-
tism that relieves the pain so quickly and
ciTectually as Chamberlaiu's Pain Balm
and that she has also used it for lame back
with great success. For sale BY VIM. f.
Greenwich & Son, Leonardtown, Nd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-02-21
COUNTY NEWS.
& POTOMAC RAILROAD
TIME TAHLE-In Effect Oct. /, 1894.
flag stations. TGas@cHEcr IrilEs-
Lower Freight Rates On the Read.

After thi- date the Rates of freight on Tobacco
viii h. from Mechanicsvillc, New Market,
Charlotte Han, oaks, Sl.25 per hogshead.
ON Fertilizer In lots Of one % ton and over.
tIp IL ~ tons So. 90 per ton. from Baltimore TO
An. I.liut on tho Road.
Ia car Load Lots ~ tons or over to Oaks,
Charlotte Hall. 81. 80 per ton; New Market,
Ncchanic-yiIie, 81 IS per ton.
GI Grain 10 Baltimore from any point on the
Road at the rate of 40 ten cents per 00O) one
hundred pounds. -
Jgy.i 1894. GENERAL MANAGER.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-02-21

II parties having farms for sale will send
description and prices TO the undersigned
or call in person, il will be 10 their advan.
tage. have now orders for several farms
Nov lift 10. r MORGAN.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-02-21

Notice. sell the Pennsylvania Force
~ Feed Grain Drill at prices that DEFY
competi,ion. Also, Steam Engines, Saw
Mills, Threshing Machines, &c, at low
prices and on easy terms. Orders wanted.
J. w. GRAVES,
Sept Gms Laurel Grove. Md.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-02-21
JOSEPH n. MILBURN,
Contractor and Builder,
is prepared to furnish at all times
LTIMRER SASH, DOORS nd

Virginia flooring, $12 70 $16 per 4.
Georgia $i8 10 $25 NJ.
Georgia framing (heartl at SIS TO $22 per
N, according &c length.
Laths 81 per Thousand, delivered at Leon
ardtown or River Landings.
Terms.-Cash on delivery. All orders
promptly attended 10
Shingles, 6x20 cypress at $3.50 to IS per N.
North Carolina Barn plank, $1450 per NJ.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-02-21
Religious.

Religious.
CHgIsr CmuRCm, Chaptico-'Sunday Ser
Uices
1OA. M-Sunday School.
Ii A M-Service and Sermon.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-02-21

There was NO objection TO DR.. Claude's
nomination and he was promptly confirm.
ed.-EDs. BEACON.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-02-21
The Bar
LOUIS HARLE,

TUX The LEJIoLATIRE
Messrs. Editors:. Please announce through
your paper JAS. /. VI. RALEY as a candi-
date TOR the Legislature and say that he
will be warmly supported by the Demo
cratic party, particularly Of The
Eighth District.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-09
What Senator RamsdelI said.

10 the Editor Of the Standard:
Between the reporter, who has misunderstood
some OF my statements, and the man who writes
the headline your paper has put me in pad
light before my populist friends in Montana l
never said TO your reporter "that Smith won't
do" nor intimated anything of the kind. About
1880 o'clock reporter for the STANDARD came
te my room where | was in bed and wanted TO
talk to me- He informed me that l was no
doubt the caucus nominee for United states
senator from the west side and began asking
me some questions concerning myself, also some
questions concerning the popuist party. Our
conversation then turned on other matters and
we talked about various subjects. After dis
cussing the republican situation on the sena-
torlal question, the reporter finally asked me
who thought would be the populst nominee
for the east side. / told him thought Joe 0ker
would be.
This led into a discussion OF Bob Smiths
chances told him 1 thought, there being sew
eral laboringmen from the Lewis and Clarke
delegation as well as from other parts of tho
state that, from my observation, would prefer
Oker 10 Smith; that / had heard it urged
that he came into the popuiist party too late,
and that he could not indorse the platform as a
whole
Now here is where the reporter does me an
injustice. lie quotes this my estimate OF
Smith. gave him no personal opinion of Smith.
/ simply gave him the result OF my observation
of other peoples opinions. i feel it approprl-
ate to say right here that personally regard
Bob Smith as a good, sound populist, the abest
man in our party, and also the best fitted man
to represent us in the United States senate.
Another little matter: Referring to the fact
that several populists met in my room In the
Commercial hotel in Anaconda the reporter re-
fers to this in a way TO indicate that we had out
lined the whole Tolicy OF the peoples party dur
| ing that term OF the legislature This puts me
again in a false light | have never on any oc'
| casion posed as a leader of the populst party.
| have dictated to no one in our party, but have
| simply urged my opinion when necessary as
| one of the humble rank and file. Had no
| been SICK should no doubt have been more dis
! Greet in this interview and have known just
what the reporter was going TO publish.
| IN conclusion want to say this: In justice
| TO the reporter / believe he was entirely con
| scientiOus and reported our interview almos
word for word. Unfortunately, however, hC
| gave as my opinion what | told him was tn,
| opinion Of other populists. This, with the pc
| culiar significance he gave to our little meeting
| OF popuists here, coupled with the expression
| used by the headline man, a sentiment foreign
| to our conversation, made up an article tina
must have caused many OF my populist friends
to wonder whether | had not lost my senses
| during my late sickness. Very truly,
| y. b. RAMsDELI.
Anaconda, Jan. :.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-09
IN OUT oF The COLD.
The Surveying Parties Have stopped
Work for the Winter.

The Surveying Parties Have stopped
Work for the Winter.
The surveying parties out along the
proposed line of the B., A. & Z. railroad
have given up work for this winter and
are now on the way towards civilization.
The party in charge of Engineer f, n.
Jones arrived in Anaconda yesterday and
Engineer Sullivan's party will probably
be in to-day. Their main difficulty has
been found in crossing streams, which
were covered with ice at first, then opened
again and new ice formed beneath the old,
which made the covering very treacher-
Gus and the fords almost impossible.
The cold experienced by the party on
Rock creek was not severe and the snow
is not more than a foot in depth. The
men who came in yesterday are L. A.
Jones. 4. {. Noble, A. L. Montmorency,
c. a. King, &. Arthur Blake, L. n. Ford,
j. l.. Williams, George Spier, Samuel
Classon. w. A. Jewell, George c. Austin
and G.. w. Van Horn.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-09
MAGGIE WANTS HER RING
Miss HOfSfall Let B. Gill See II One
Night
NOW SHE'D LIKE TO SEE 1T
Justice Fox Has an Interesting
Case Hinged With Romance to
Commence His Official
Career With.

The first case brought before Justice of
the Peace Frank Fox is an interesting
ono and slightly tInged with romance.
The plaintiff in the case is Miss Maggie
Horsfall who brings an action by her
guardian, her father, j. Korsfall. against
p. Gill, young man employed by the
Copper City Commercial company at
Carroll, to recover one gold finger ring
with diamond sett.Eg, said ring and set
ting being of the value of SIS.
The complaint alleges that on or about
Oct. "a, 1891, in the city of Anaconda the
defendant wrongfully and without the
consent of the plaintiff came into poses
sion of the said personal property. That
on or about Nov. /, 1894, demand was
made for the property and was refused,
and the defendant now wrongfully and
without the consent of the plaintiff de-
tains the said property to the damage In
the sum of SIS.
who came to this city recently with her
parents from Tacoma. The ring
is said to have been an
engagement ring. Ono evening while
walking home with her from church, she
states, the defendant in this case asked
her to let him see the ring. She did sc
and he refused to return 1t. She asked
him for it many times and wrote him ire
quent notes, to which he replied that he
had lost the ring.
This was very unsatisfactory to the
plaintiff and hence the action at law.
1t is understood that the young man
will make defense, but as yet he has moi
filed his answer to the petition filed by
Attorney Sawyer for Miss Horsfall. She
sues to recover possession OF the
ring or its value, S75, and damages for
its retention amounting to S25, with costs
of suit. The case is set for trial on Sat
urday morning at o'clock.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-09
ABOUT THE CITY.
he General Arthur cigar is king.

The General Arthur cigar is king.
Apples below cost, Nc Kinnon&M cKay's.
George II. Filley of New York is in the
city.
General Arthur cigar has a delicious
aroma.
c. NJ. Bell of Salt Lake is in Anaconda
on business.
All prominent cigar dealers sell the
General Arthur.
f. c. Mather of Butte yesterday was a
guest at the Montana.
Lynch & McGraw expect to open the
Granite saloon to-day
Quality and fragrance are combined in
the General Arthur cigar.
ID. ]. Hennessy and Ed Crosby of Butte
we're in Anaconda yesterday.
The regular meeting of the Scandina-
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-09

4 fine display of rare old wines which
they are selling out at low figures can DO
seen at the wholesale liquor store of Hall
lahan q MacCallum. Burgundy and
Zinfandel vintage of 1880 at 75c, /;
Assmannshauser Coo. Deidesheimer and
Hocheimer at 60c. ReislIng at soc. per
bottle.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-09

All members of w. Il. Morley Assembly
Knights of Labor are requested to renew
their working cards nv Jan. -, 1895. Cal
at the secretary's office. BY order.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-09

Secret and other societies contemplate
ing giving entertainments should not fail
to sec the STANDARDS line of programmes
and invitations. All new styles.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-09

Two ladies came clear from Deer Lodge
yesterday to attend the big c. o. ID.
store sale. Their purchases alone
amounted to nearly $50.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-09
Worse Than Murder

Is the great slash in prices at the popular
G. o. ID. store. They must vacate the
building Feb. 4, and are selling goods at
almost nothing.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-09

From now on the Great Northern sleeper
leaving Butte on the Atlantic express will
run through to st. Paul without change,
and beginning Monday dining cars will
be run on through trains in and out of
Butte.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-09

Go to L. A. Kings for your cigars and
smoking tobacco.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-09

The legal delegation from Anaconda to
Deer Lodge Monday, who went to hear
the call of the calendar, was composed of
Colonel O'Leary, G.. b. Winston and &.
NJ. Sawyer.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-09

Walter Mendenhall of Butte is visiting
his brother, B. +. Mendenhall, in this
city.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-09

Mr.. S. ID. Root has opened pawn shop
at POI Front street, on corner Oak, and he
will loan money on all articles of value.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-09

Charlie Allensworth of Butte has ac-
cepted a position behind the bar at the
Montana hotel.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-09

Wan Society Norden has been postponed
until next Monday evening, Jan: IA. The
meeting will be neld at tho usual place.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-09

]. V. Collins Co., general agents for the
famous General Arthur cigar.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-09

Columbia Hose company No. will hold
a meeting this evening at o'clock.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-09

Public Administrators c. u. Taylor wen
down to Deer Lodge Monday on bushes:
connected with his Office.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-09

For plumbing and heating ses }. A
Hasley, 2l5 Oak street.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-09

Pure blood is necessary to enjoy health.
B. & NJ. sarsaparilla purifles the blood
and Boro Menthol cures catarrh.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-09

Always ask for tue General Arthur cigar
and you will always smoke the best.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-09

J.v. Surprenant:has gone to Arizona on
a business trip.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-09

County Commissioners A. NJ. Walker
and Charles Williams are in Deer Lodge
attending a session of the board.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-09

Leave your coal oil orders at the Smith
Drug company. Fox q O'Brien.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-09

The grand masquerade ball to bo given
by Messrs. Brennan and Cuttings at the
Auditorium, Tuesday evening, Jan. 10.
1895, promises to be the greatest event of
tho season. All those receiving invita-
tons to the last masquerade are respect
fully invited. All persons attending will
be prepared to lift their mask on meeting
examining committee at the door, which
tune and domino, free; lady spectators,
80 cents.
y. BAH those not receiving invita-
tons to the last masquerade can apply to
Brennan and Gettings at the Auditorium.
Prizes to he given away can be seen in
tho Keppler Jewelry company's window
on Main street.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-09

just arrived. 10 barrels w. ii. McBraye
whiskey at Ed Devine's.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-09
IMPORTANT
To Men. women and Children.

To Men, Women and Children.
The Copper City Commercial company
will tomorrow, Thursday, commence a
clearance sale of their whole stock OF dry
goods, clothing, ladies' wraps, etc.
Owing TO changes taking place IN the
firm il is absolutely necessary that large
portion of the stock be converted into
cash within the next thirty days. The
management are we'll aware that this can
only be accomplish 4 by giving the peo-
pie such inducements in the way of low
prices that they will be almost forced to
buy.
This they have done.
The whole force of clerks has been
busily employed during the past week
marking down prices and preparing for
this sale.
We are confident that both ladies and
men will find on inspection that the
prices have been cut fully more than
claimed.
We would advise all our readers both
men and woman TO visit the {. {. {. Co. s
store as soon after the sale opens as posi-
bic, for the goods must go rapidly at the
prices named.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-09

Without doubt no advertisement has
ever drawn such crowds in Anaconda as
has the closing out sale of the c. o. ID.
store. Their sale is certainly bona flde
and their store is literally damned con-
stantly.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-09

Skates at l.. A. Kings.