davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-01-31
LATEST NEWS
IN BRIEF.
GLEANINGs FROM MANY POINTS.
Important Happenings, Eoth Homo
and Foreign, Briefly Told.
Ncwsy Southern Notes.


Money has been elected United
Estates Senator from the State of Mis-
.sissippi.
Atlanta has abolished it's detective
department and assigned the members
on the police force.
The Mississippi deadlock has been
broken by the nomination of Money
Tor United States Senator by the
Democratic Caucus.
The Mississippi Legislature has pass
ed law making pistol carrying seri-
GUS offense, punishable by fine of $50
and 30 days in Jail.
The National Editorial Association,
Mt st. Augustiuc Fla, was addressed
by Senator Squire of Washington.
on the pressing need of better coast
dcfcnscs. ">:
\ verdict for $l,75O has been rem
dcrcd in the United States Circuit
Court against the Florida East Coast
railroad for blacklisting w. T.. Willets,
conductor.
Hon. John X. Cowen, Representa-
tive in Congress from the fourth Mary
land district, has been elected presi-
dent of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad,
to succeed Chas. f. Mayer.
At Nashville, Teun., the board of
directors of the Tennessee Centennial
and Industrial Exposition voted to
postpone the opening of the fair from
September lst, 1896, to May 1st, 1897.
Ex-Congressman Oscar Turner died
Mt his home in Louisville, Ky, Thurs
day afternoon, mt the age of 80. He
represented the first kentucky district
in the House of Representatives. as OH
Independent.
The Democratic executive commit
tee of Alabama met ut Montgomery,
elected four free silver men to fill
vacancies on the committee, and Sc
lected April 2lst as the date for hold
ing the State convention.
The Republican convention held in
the sixth Texas district elected two
Reed delegates to the st. Louis con-
vention. This is the third congress
sional district convention thus far held
in Texas at which the delegates elected
were Reed men.
One Of the buildings at the Tennes-
see Centennial exposition will be
erected entirely with money provided
by children of the State. Everything
in it and around it will be arranged for
the pleasure and profit Of the children.
In the tower will swing fine I. of
silver chimes.
The Baltimore Manufacturers Re-
cords weekly summary of industrial
interests in the South shows that sew
eral of the oldest and largest New Eng
land cotton mill companies are now in
vcstigating in the South for locations
for building mills to cost over $500, 600
each.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-01-31
Northern News Notes.

A Salt VEN, 300 feet thick, said to
be the richest i'll the world, has been
found under the town of Little River,
Kan.
The will of Mrs. Anna II. Aspinwall,
of Pittsburg, Pa. ,bcqucaths h,r fortune
OF about S3, 900, 600 to the hospital of
the Protestant Episcopal Church in
Philadelphia.
The National Association of Manu-
facturers In session ut Chicago, Ills,
elected Theo. ). Swcarcy, OF Pbiladcl-
phia, president for the ensuing year.
Thomas Dnler having declined n re-
election to that position.
An explosion of chemicals in the lab
orntory of the Swanson Rheumatic
Cure Company, mt Chicago, wrecked
the contents OF the Offices on one floor,
frightened into panic the occupants of
the building, injured three persons
and caused property loss of SO, 900.
A weeks steady rain in the lower
Missouri valley converted creeks and
rivers into inland seas. Farms were
inundated, fences destroyed, bridges
swept away. The property damage isl
extensive. The railroads are great
sufferers and traffic is seriously de-
laycd.
An electric car at ST. Louis colldcd
with barouche conveying tive Sisters
of Mcrcy on jefferson avenue bridge
ana four of the nuns and the driver of
carriage were seriously injured. The
Injuries are not regarded ns fatal. The
motormnn Of the electric car Is held
responsible for the accident.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-01-31
Washington.

House committee on elections, No.
2, Mr. johnson, Of Indiana chairman,
has decided to contest election cases of
Campbell vs Miner, from the ninth
New York district, in favor of Mr..
Miner, the sitting member. The re-
port was unanimous.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-01-31
Foreign.

Advices from the City Of Mexico say
buil-iighting has been intcrdctcd in
the republic after the fuliillmcnt of
present contracts. The cause is sup
posed to be frequent dangerous disor-
der and turbulence ut the fights by
spectators.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-01-31

ga little knowledge Of the tru.
status of the case and reflection thereon
will readily show that Senator Sloan's
resolution will not promote the best
interests of the State and city"
Saint Mary's beacon., 1896-09-24
fCoMMUNICATED
RrpG z, Mp, Sept 2lst 1896.

RIDGE, MD, Sept 2lst 1896.
Messrs Editors read in the ENTER
PRISE of 10Th inst, card in answer 70 my
communication to your journal of nth.
He does not deny Mr.. Mudd putting Mr..
Crane "a democrat) in Office when in Con-
gress, and said the refrain of my "song"
seems TO be mot honored with an office "
Yes, have been forsakcn by the party
after serving it twenty years, and thir.
ty day men gwen positions. Twill ask any
honest man, Republican or Democrat, il a
man hired one day should receive the same
compensation as one hired a week. He al
so accused me of attending Democratic
meeting Oct 90, 1894 He is mistaken in
his man or else he wilfully handles the
truth very recklesslY. | can truthfully
say never attended Democratic speak
ing in Leonardtown in my life. The only
meeting was ever present in Leonard
town, was the Merchants meeting that was
held the time r. &. Combs was in the Sen
ate, and happened To be there having
business with the Orphans Court that day
my friend says I'VE had a Republican mass
meeting in this district same day, and
many prominent speakers present. Yes l
was present also, and heard them make
many promises to the cUlored men as we'll
as myself when we have a Republican
Governor, every thing should be just as We
desired il. think those so called Repub.
licans in Office had better repaint, as no
one can tell, to what party they belong
until the eve Of election. Any one would
think from the appointments made that the
Democrat party that was supposed to have
been buried last fall has been resurrected
My friend need not be alarmed about
my registering. / will attend to that in time
when he is a candidate un less the bosses
change their programme.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1896-09-24
iCarrsspondenes q Ca Btaeon.l

MoSTRoss, VA, Sept 10, 1895.
With many regrets your correspondent
bid an indefinite farewell to the beautiful
little village of Chaptico last Saturday
evening. q popular and beloved minister
of that place generously agreeing TO con-
vey me to Bushwood. The ride was sn
exceedingly pleasant one and an impres-
sion of true friendship has been formed for
this particular divine which would be very
difficult to sever. Ny objective po;st of
destination was Montross, Va. my s0me.
The steamer arrived at Nomoni about mid
night, and at a very early hour Sunday
morning l was comfortably quartered at
Hotel Sandy. No doubt many OF the old
er inhabitants Of your county have kind
memories of this village which were formed
during the war. Many of the OLD land.
marks which were the scene of pleasure
and merriment in those days have long
since disappeared, The spirit OF enter.
prise seems TO have passed away with the
as, generation. There are few improve
ments. such IS building, which have been
wrought in the past two years The viii
lage has four stores, enc harness factory
and one shoe shop. This constitutes the
business enterprise. We have local op-
ton and three churches and q jail that is
fire proof, bnt will not hold prisoner
Two escaped last Sunday night, aud ont
OF the twenty five having been incsrcera-
ted therein since it was built twenty one
have escaped. 1t was build by Balti-
more contractor, and cost largely over
twenty-five hundred dollars. We have a
very old Court House and Clerks office
There are in this county records dating as
far back as 1910. Your correspondent .
few days ago copied the last will and tes-
lament Of Augustine Washington. 1t is
lengthy document. The will covers
eight pages Of ioolscap, and has = codicil
equally as lengthy. There are many very
interesting wills and deeds OF both the
Washington and Lee families. We are in
a few miles of old Stradford where Lee
was born. The old building is kept up
and is very interesting place for visitor.
to see. Dr. Stewart, the owner, takes great
pleasure in entertaining those who come tc
see the place. Wakefield, Washington
place Of birth, is some fifteen miles distant
ard since the government has erected Z
beautiful and appropriate shaft upon the
ground where the old house stood great
many sight-seers go TO see the place. One
of the Generals nearest collateral relatives
living has the position of keeper Of the
monument and grounds. The monu
ment can be seen very distinctly from
Bushwood on clear days. The wharf
at Wakefield is the finest and most sub.
stantial one on the Potomac river 1t ID
very seldom that steamers land there, as il
requires a permit from the government to
do so, but We learn that it will soon be
opened to any and all boats desiring tc
stop. Y.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1896-09-24

try AGREE TO DISAGREE. while Il Il rally
ing around the time honored principles Of
our political faith and maintaining the
unity Of our National organization.
Surely the disastrous results predicted
by the extreme opponents Of such policy
must be greatly exaggerated when wecalm-
lY reflected upon the magnificent resources
of this great Nation and its tested powers
70 sustain the most tremendous strain
brought TO bear upon its financial system.
The unrest and discomfort amongst the
masses Of our people finds expression in
the belief that the reconciliation Of silver
would ensure prosperity 10 the whole
country, and il is eminently appropriate
that the Democratic party, the great party
Of the people, should test the efficacy OF
the remedy, and settle by acquired expert
ence the conflicting views upon the cur
rency.
Tie Chicago Platform otherwise enunci.
ates principles with which we are oil IA
miliar, and 10 which we are ali attached.
Let not then those Democrats who oppose
the financial plank refuse 10 loyalty abide
by the able nominees presented by the ac-
credited agents Of the party, and thus as
sist in the elevation Of the Republicans 20
the control of National affairs, with its long
train Of evils ami abuses, not only for the
next four years, but most likely for decades
TO come. As one who received the first
impress Of Democratic principles at the
cradle, and who has for forty years adyo-
Gated them before the people in every po
litical contest, earnestly hope and be
lieve that the heart Of Democracy will
warm up TO its candidate in this campaign
and that a rousing popular victory will
celebrate the one hundreth anniversary o
the uniurling Of the Democratic flag by
Thomas jefferson.
Such q glorious result Is beyond doubt 4
all Democrats. whilst tenaciously adherine
10 his political pEecepts will not forge
what our illustrious founder declared In
his first inaugural address as an essentia
| principle of government: Absolute &C
quiescence iu the decisions Of the majority
the vital principles of Republics, from
which is no appeal but to force, the vita
principle and Immediate parent Of despot
! ism" BAKER A. JAMIsoN.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1896-09-24
Eudd's Creek Items.
y =

Mr. Henry after spending Labor-daY al
Felicite returned on Tuesday to Washing
ten.
Miss Bunting after spending some time
in Baltimore reached home on Saturday
Mrs Brown Slye, of Patuxen;, has been
visiting Mrs. Kirk.
Mr.. w. r Sites, the guest Of Mrs. Bunt-
ing, returned 10 his Parish Friday.
Mr.. John Bucher, OF Pennsylvania, is
visiting Mr. Barber.
Service was held at Bethel on Sunday
morning. Mr.. MCGre who has been in
Washington, preached.
Mrs Barber and Miss Mary arrived
home Friday, after visiting in Pennsyl
vania.
On Friday night some young people
went coon hunting. "The young ladies'
enjoyed it very much-after getting lost tc
return with two 'possums
Master Slifer Walls left on Tuesday fol
his home in Pennsylvania.
Miss Edith Matthews, of Charles spent
Sunday with Mrs. Kirk.
Miss Minnie Davis is visiting at Mr.
Lewis Davis, auckland.
Some Of the Knights on the 2s.h are
going TO ride mules. More mules more
fun. This certainly will be feature.
Miss Marie Key returned to Baltimore
on Monday
Mrs. Bateman has been the guest o
5lrs Bunting.
Mrs. Henry lefl for Washington on Sat
urday.
Miss Olive Bunting is visiting in Balt-
more.
The entertainment at Bethel Church on
Wednesday last was quite success finan-
cislly.
Presiding Elder Armstrong held service
at Bethel Sunday morning.
Mr. James Bunting retur ned TO Pomonk
ey where he is teaching.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1896-09-24

Don't forget to attend the Marlboro
Fair. This is the Southern Maryland
Fair and should be patronized by South.
ern Marylanders. Trains will leave Me.
chsnicsville daily at 10:45 T. m arriving
At Marlboro 1915. p. m. No delay at
Brandywine. The fair begins September
% and ends October 2 No 10:45 train on
Tuesday-the first day of the Fair.
Saturday Of las; week. Mrs. Julia A. b.
Raley, of The Branch, removed to Wash
ington. For years Mrs. Raley dispensed
generous hospitality in Leonardtown and
continued it At "The Branch" She wss
a typical Southern heterogeneous and
kind to fault Every St Mary's Coun.
tian has pleasant memories Of her hospi.
tAli,y and all regret her departure The
well wishes of her old friends will follow
her wherever she goes.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1896-09-24

The Hons. George w. Wellington and
Sydney + Mndd spoke in Leonardtown
Tuesday. Their audience was large one
but il manifested much more enthusiasm
when the band played than when the ora
tors GRATED. Mr.. Wellington made a
lengthy speech and the gen eral coLcensus
OF opinion was that he did not measure up
TO expectations, and there was nothing in
his argument TO shake the faith even of a
wavering silverite. 1t is but fair to say,
however, that this opinion is Democratic.
Mr.. Mudd's reputation here as forcible
speaker ia great, but interruptions put him
to disadvantage and he did not do as
well as usual. The questions were invited
but none the less they "rattled" the speak
ers, disarranged his thoughts and exasper
ated many of his partizsns who did not
care to hear any running debate between
the speaker and members of his aud fence
Saint Mary's beacon., 1896-09-24
chartico chirs.

Rev. G. w. Moore, has returned from
District Conference which was held at
Jarretsville
Miss Lizzie Berry, of White Plains, Char
les County, is visiting the home OF Mrs. r.
7. Barber. {
Rev. A. b. Sites, the former pastor Of
Bethel Church. paid a brief visit to ST.
Mar'ys Circuit.
The festival which was held at Bethel
Church was a success. Raised $3.50: net
500.
Mrs. Klein OF Baltimore and her daughter
Violet are the guests of Capt. N. l.. Penn.
Mr.. Darlington, Mr.. Jesse and Willie
Rowe of Charles County, paid ST. Mary's
a brief visit last Wednesday. They spent
Thursday evening at Pleasant Hill, the
home of Capt. n. l.. Penn.
Miss Carrie Penn, lett this morning on
Str. Potomac TO attend the st. Mary's Sem
mary where she will stay until Christmas.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1896-09-24

Monday, Sept q, 1876. Court mct-Judges
Briscoe and Crane on the bench. wilfred
Cough selected as foreman of the grand jury
and the juries drawn and attendance noted.
Judge Briscoe charged the grand jury. The
dockets were called. No witnesses being pres
ent in any criminal appeal cases, at o'clock,
the Court adjourned for the day.
Tuesday, Sept. -, 1890. Court met-present
as yesterday. Grand and petit juries called
and attendance noted.
No. 3, Criminal Appeals, was the first case
called. Clarence Wood vs. State. Tried by
jury. Camalier for Wood. Hammett for State.
Jury returned a verdict of mot guilty"
Court adjourned for the day, after hearin z
argument on demurrer in No. 1, Trials.
Wednesday, Sept. .. lsg6. Court met Judges
Briscoc, Brooke ana Crane on the bench. Ju-
ries called and attendance noted.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1896-09-24
Register next Tuesday and Wednes-
day.
The Duty Of Democrats.

The great and paramount duty Of all
true Democrats is TO destroy the immense
aggregation of Monopolies and Trusts that
are controlling and opposing the Ameri-
can people. The Democratic party is not
party of one idea, il is as broad and nat.
ional as the Union itself, and we should
not abandon the great fundamental princi-
pie of free government TO which i, is wed
ded to antagonize single idea developed
from the present financial condition of the
country.
AS 10 the policy Of the free coinage of
silver, which has been incorpoi ated in The
platform and presented to the judgment of
the people, let the Democracy Of the coun,
Saint Mary's beacon., 1896-09-24
Localwise and Otherwise.

Judge Jno B. Brooke arrived Tuesday
evening making full bench.
Miss Alma Mattingly, who has been Wis
iting friends in Washington, has returned
home.
Up to IL o'clock Wednesday, 66S Lii
censes to Tong for Oysters had been issued
by the clerk Of our Circuit Court.
The Patuxent Bryan and Sewall Club
will meet Saturday afternoon, Sept. Goth,
instant, at Hillville. Attend the meeting
A heifer belonging to Mr.. w F. Perry,
near Loveville, gave birth to two fine
calves on Saturday last, male and female
Both are thriving well.
Parties attending the Marlboro Fair
can have their teams well cared for At the
Commercial House, Mechanicsville, G. w.
Burroughs, proprietor. See advertisement
The September Term of our Circuit
Court began Monday last with Judges
Briscoe and Crane on tho bench. Mr.
WIlfred Cough, of Patuxent, was chosen
foreman of the Grand Jury.
The St. Mary's gentlemen who attended
the Bryan speaking in Baltimore. last Sat
urday, say that the demonstration exceed
ing anything they could have imagined.
mo tongue can tell or pen describe the
enthusiasm manifested"
Wednesday morning last the nancy De
fender, sailed by Capt Taylor Green colo
red, capsized near Leonardtown wharf.
DR.. J. T. Bailey, Matt. Bailey and Ed
ward Yates were in the boat. They luck
lily escaped with slight ducking.
The Republican meeting at Leonard
town Tuesday was well attended there
being large crowd in town attending
Court and attracted by the speaking
Hons. George w. Wellington, Sydney Z.
Mudd, Geo. w. Bryant, colored, spoke.
Last Saturday, Hon. w. T. Bundick, of
OnaucOck, Va, spoke at Leonardtown in
the interest of the Prohibition Party. Mr.
Bundick made good speech and was
heartily applauded. About 60 persons
were present. Rev. w. E. Daugherty in g.
troduced the speaker.
Among the out county gentlemen in
attendance upon Court we note, Walter /.
Dawkins, Esqr., ]. Walter Carpenter. p.
Cough Edelen, Claude B. Lloyd, DIR. J.
Thos. Bailey, d. E Graves, Esqr., z. Nor
man Carpenter, Geo. G. Merrick, Adrian
Posey. Judge Blackstone and L. J Sutton.
The trial Of Wood Chase THURSDAY.
Judging from the array of legal talent,
bids fair TO be cause eeLeJre. Hon. VIM
Jones, Of Richmond county, Judge Black.
istone, OF Accomac, and Hon. Robert G.
Combs, Of Leonardtown, will defend
Chase. States Attorney Hsmmett and b.
Harris Camalier will rep-esen; the State.
Mrs. Attaway Bean. wife of Mr.. r. J.
Bean, Of Valley Lee, died at her husband 5
residence Sunday last and was buried al
Poplar Hill graveyard Monday. The es.
teen in which Mrs. Bean was held by
those who knew her was attested by the
immense concourse that attended her fun.
eral. Her family have our warmest sym
pathy.
The death Of Mrs. Cara Hodges, wife oi
Mr. I. Garner Hodges, of Miles.own, fol.
lowing so soon upon the death of her son
Is peculiarly distressing. Mrs. Hodges
died wednesday, September 18th, instant
she was Miss McWilliams and .as one
OF the most popular and attractive ladies
| In her section. Her husband and family
have our sincerest sympathy.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1896-09-24

The talk of the gold bug orators about
fifty cent dollars and hundred cent dollars
is verbiage-nothing more. The illustra-
ton Of burning dwellings and melting sill
yer and gold affords an opportunity to
tickle the popular ear with high sounding
words and is rung in Tor that purpose.
Melt down one hundred cents and the re-
sultant mass of metal is worth just IS cents.
This shows that the government stamp
on the cent as well as on the dollar is
what makes il current.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1896-09-24
Tournament at ChaptiCO

A Grand Tournament and Ball will be
held at Chaptico on Monday Sept. 2Sih in
slant. A Queen and three maids will be
crowned: The tournament will be held
in the field of Mr.. John G. Reeves adjoin
ing the Village: The Cornation and Ball
will take place at Chaptico Hall: Supper
and Refreshments: Knights fee-includ-
ing Ball and Supper so cts: Admission
TO Tournament grounds 10 cts Admis-
sion to Ball, including Supper so cts: Rid.
ing will commence at o'clock sharp !:
Coronation and address at s o'clock: All
wishing TO ride will notify Mr. John e
Reeves. Knights are requested to appear
er, Mr.. o. G. Hayden and Mr. Hilary Par
sons. Chief Marshal, George Hutchins.
Heralds, VIM. V. Waters and Willie Gar
ner. Orators, Maj. Thomas and Mr.. b. H.
Camaiier.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1896-09-24

VALLEY LEE. Sept
AZZAEA.

VALLEY LEE. Sept %, 1896.
l notice in the locals Of the St Mary S
Enterprise of issue Of the 10Th instant the
following: "Mr. j. Bean Tippett, of the
End district, who failed 10 secure the ap-
pointment of Justice of the Peace under
the present State administration last spring,
is secretary of Bryan and Sewall Club OF
Valley Lee" Now, in lieu of the very
friendly relations existing between Mr..
Abel and myself, and which hope to
continue, suffice il say that / occupy po-
sition politically that am ready and will
ling TO defend, and challenge him at any
time and place 70 do the same.
Very respectfully,
]. BEAN TIPPETT.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1896-09-24
]. Rri,cce Bunting.

Among the prominent visitors in attendance
upon our Circuit Court we note J. Briscoe
Bunting. Esqr-. Of Prince Frederick Mr..
Bunting Is one of the brightest lawyers OF the
Calvert bar and is editor of our sterling Dem
ocrafic contemporary. the Calvert Journal
He il a native Of St. Mary's and reflects credit
upon his birthplace. He would grace any po-
sition in which his adopted county could place
him and we trust honors will shower upon
him
Saint Mary's beacon., 1896-09-24
Register next Tuesday and Wednes.
day.

Candidate Bryan's trip TO Baltimore was
an ovation all along the line auG his recep-
tion in the Monumental City was the most
enthusiastic ever witnessed there. In in
PRODUCING Mr.. Bryan Senator German re-
ceived an ovation second only to that &C
corded the presidential candidate. Mr..
Bryan's reputation as, an orator is great
but, We are told by friends who heard
him, that he over realized their greatest
expectations
Saint Mary's beacon., 1896-09-24
Distribution of Free Books TO Be- Explained.

Examiner George w. Joy will meet the
Teachers. both white and colored, for the
purpose OF explaining the Rules and Reg
uiations relative To the distribution Of free
text-o2oks, at the following places, viz :
MI Ernest BJhannan's school, on Fri
day, the 18th instant, al 10 a. m.
Miss Cora }. HowArd's school, the same
day at 2, p m.
at II a. m
Miss Z iith VI. Holmes' school, Monday
the 25th instant, at 10 a. m.
Mechanicsville, Mrs Bette NJ. Chunn's
school, Monday, 2sth, 2, pm
Saint Mary's beacon., 1896-09-24
Register next Tuesday and Wednes.
day.

Farmers know why plutocrs:s want to
reduce the volume of morey by having u
single gold siandard-one metal used for
money. 1t is easier to pen one hog than a
couple; easier 10 corral one wild steer than
two.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1896-09-24

From all accounts Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is a Godsend to the afflicted.
There is no advertisement about this; we
feel just like saying it.-DENoCRAT, Car.
rollton, Ky. For sale by VIM. F. Green
well & Son, Leonardtown; Jos s. Mat.
thews, Valley Lee, and all country stores.