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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-22
A Taxpayer's X mark.

To the Editor of the Anaconda Standard
The following quotation is from the edi-
torial columns of Monday evenings In
ter Mountain:
THE taxpayers are to be congratulated
upon the economical business manage
ment of the county commissioners. There
are not in this county three men who
enjoy larger share of public confidence
or who give more faithful attention to
the duties devolving upon them than
Messrs. Charles, Lloyd and Lisa. Their
records are before the people and cannot
be successfully misrepresented. Any rep
utable taxpayer who doubts their wisdom
or disputes their economy is invited to an
examination of the accounts and will be
cheerfully accorded whatever information
he desires as to county matters"
Without intent or purpose to question
the honesty and integrity of the three
eminent republicans composing the board
of county commissioners, / picked up
the challenge so recklessly thrown out
in the above editorial and did make IAN
examination of the accounts" yesterday.
At the county treasurer's office / learned
that the commissioners have about abso-
lutely control of three county funds-the
poor road and contingent funds. For one
year, from March 81, 1892, to March J.,
1893, during the term of the democratic
board, composed of ]. II. McQueeney.
John Caplice and G. III. Palmer, the ex-
penditures from these three funds was
Hs5, So. From March 81. 1895, to March
i, 1886, one year, during the term of the
present board, the expenditures on the
three funds named were $171, 526. "a, or a
little matter of s35, s14.49 more than was
paid out during the same period of time
by the predecessors of the present COM
missioners. People who have occasion to
use the county roads will hardly dare say
that they are in much better condition
now than they were in 1892, and 1t is
hardly probable that any one will claim
that In these prosperous times in Butte
there were more paupers in the city in
1895 than there were in 1892.
The figures quoted above are taken
from the ledger of the county treasurer
and are interesting only for the purpose
of comparison in view of the remarks in
the above editorial and are not intended
as a reflection on the records OF the
commissioners. or upon their economical
business management" The figures speak
loudly for themselves.
One Reputable Taxpayer"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-22
RGv. Mr.. SPENCER.
He Resigns His rastorate to Accept
similar charge in Anaconda.

He Resigns His rastorate to Accept q
similar charge in Anaconda.
Rev. ]. H. Spencer, the pastor of the
First Baptist church of this city for the
past three years, has resigned his pas
torate and will move next week to
Anaconda, having accepted the pastor
ate of the Baptist church in that city.
Mr. Spencer will occupy the pulpit of
the Baptist church in Butte for the last
time next Sunday. After Mr.. Spencer
departure. Rev. l.. G. Clark. general
missionary of the Baptist church for
Montana. will occupy the pulpit of the
Butte church for a month. The frus-
tees Of the church are considering sew
cessor and II is expected that by the
end Of the month a new pastor will be
formally installed.
Mr.. Spencer Is a graduate OF Brown
university and also attended the the
illogical seminary at Rochester. N. Y.
His health was poor. and he came out
to Montana, intending to remain one
year in the hope of beneffting his
health. Mr.. Spencer became attached
to Montana, however, and the people
of Montana at the same time became
attached to 'him, so he has remained in
Montana He has been in charge. in
various parts of the state, for seven
years, coming from the Dillon charge
to Butte three years ago. He is great
ly esteemed and respected in Butte, not
only by the members of his congrega-
ton but by citizens generally. His de-
parture from Butte will be deeply and
generally regretted, while the people
of Anaconda may well be congratulate
ed on receiving In their midst a worthy
citizen and a Christian gentleman.
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same.
ANY person whomsoever who shall
violate any clause. provision. require
ment or duty in the preceding rules
and regulations. or be guilty of any
act OF thing calculated to defeat or In
terfere with the carrying into effect Of
any regulation or order of the board Of
health. shall be liable for the penalties
imposed by section 1874, chapter Is,
fifth division complied statutes of
Montana
The road supervisor OF the county
or of any road district therein Is here
by designated as the agent OF the board
of health and is hereby empowered to
carry into effect and to enforce all the
foregoing rules and regulations"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-22
A Shurch Entertainment.

The ladies of the Second Presbyterian
church gave an exceedingly pleasant en-
tertainment at Union hall Thursday
evening last. consisting of vocal and in
strumental music. recitations. tableaux
and a dialogue The programme was as
follows:
Instrumental Selection ........ ..........
.......... ............Miss Gertie Andrews
The Tableau, AN Artists Reverie"..
By Miss Edith Davies. Mabel Ellis.
Manda Heimbach. Grace Wilson. Jen-
ME Webster. Florence Hicks. Rose
Hoskins. Ruby Hoskins. Katie Dun
stan.
Dialogue-"The Assessor" ..........
........By Mrs Knowlton and Friends.
Refreshments were served in the
church.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-22
About Grimth's "Faust."

OF John Griffith's Faust" the cincin-
natl Tfmes-Star says: "A new candidate
for recognition by the better class of the
ater-goers was introduced to the patrons
OF the Walnut last night in the person of
Mr.. John Griffith, a young actor who is
not a stranger to Cincinnati although on
his previous visit he was seen under un-
ostentatious circumstances. The role in
which Mr.. Griffith challenged public crit
icism and comparison last evening was
that of Mephisto in Faust" 1t was with
a recollection Of Irving and Lewis Morri-
son that the audience sat through Mr..
Grifith's performance. the frequent out
bursts OF applause and numerous curtain
calls-which did not originate in the foyer
OF the house-gave evidence of a thorough
appreciation of the young actors work.
For the most part Mr.. Griffith is quite a
devlish devil His Interpretation of the
part is intelligent and his mannerisms
though trifie strained. are effective His
voice is powerful and resonant. and in
the quieter passages it is a pleasure to
listen TO the forcible manner in which he
brings out his lines"
Griffith opens at Maguire's opera house
Thursday evening.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-22

New Designs in Wall Paper a
Schatzlein's. IL w. Broadway.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-22

The latest in folding beds are those Cd
white enameled iron at III. Strasbur.
gers, 70 and IS West Park.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-22

For wood and coal 20 to p. w. Muir
rvs. Telephone ls2: POI S. Main st.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-22

Go to o. l. Baer for painting anC
paper hanging. lib West Broadway.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-22

Butte Scavenger Co. prices reason
able. Tel 432: ISL z. Park ST., Butte.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-22

The fast line to St. Louis is via Bill
lings and the Burlington Route" You
Will save nine hours and 81 minutes
over any other route. Phil Daniels. 7.
F. & p. A. IS z. Broadway, Butte.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-22

The very latest imported Hungarian
ash bedroom suits at II. Strasburger's
70 and IS w. Park.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-22
A SEQ 90 Value for sIooo

To Omaha via the Burlington route
Office. IS East Broadway. Butte.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-22
Bitter Root Valley Farms.

Fruit. Hay. Grain and Stock Farms In
the Bitter Root Valley for sale. Write 10
or call on CHARLES l. COwELL.
Real Estate and Loans. Missoula. Mont
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The Standard for one year and Sigh
and Scenes OF the World
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Subscribe for the Standard.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-22

This cut represents a Boudoir Lamp.
eight and a half inches high. hand
painted. in Holland Blue Delft and
Dresden Designs. We will make a spe-
cial price on 1t of $3.50 and prepay ex-
press or mail charges and send, care
fully packed. at owners risk. on re-
ceipt of price.
Sole agents for vacheron & Constan-
tine watches.
HIGHT & FAIRFIELD
TEWELERS
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-10-22
NECK RRoKEN WITH A EANrspIKE
Edward Niles Kills Charles Allen on
Beard the wm. 4. Reach.

Tuesday, October 20, 1896, about =
o'clock, p. m, Charles Allen, colored,
was killed by Edward Miles, also col
ored The homicide occurred on board
the William II. Roach, of Crisfeld, Dow
!. Pearson master. while the boat was
dredging in the waters of the mouth of
Britton's Bay and between Blackistone's
Island and the mainland. The dead
man and his slayer were brought to
Leonardtown and an inquest held by
Justice Chas. Z. Abell. The story of the
killing rs told by the witnesses at the in
QUESTION was substantially as follows ::
The men were winding the dredge and
Miles told Allen to bear down on the
crank. Allen replied that he was doing
his part. Miles told him he wasn't and
net to give him any back talk or he
would mash his head. Miles then went
for handspike and returning to the
dredge hit Allen across the back of the
head knocking him down. The witness
ses said Aliens head turned round once
or twice as he was falling and that h
never moved afterwards. Dr. Francis T.
Greenwich examined the dead body and
testified that the mans neck was broken.
The jury rendered a verdict that ''Chas.
Allen came to his death from a blow
with n club in the hands of Edward
Miles" Miles is now in Leonardtown
Jail charged with the murder. None of
the parties in this case are residents of
st. Mary's. The murdered man was
shipped from an Office in Baltimore and
the murderer Is resident OF Upper Fair
mount in Somerset county. The wit
nesses said there had been no quarrel
between the men prior TO the Killing.
Miles stated to the BEACON reporter that
he did not mean to hurt the man-"was
just playing with him
This case adds another 10 the long list
OF crimes committed by non-residents in
the waters surrounding our county. and
Tor which our county must be taxed to
pay expenses of trial.
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Explains Itself.
The following letter explains itself :
Mutual Reserve Fuad Life Axso.,
Incorporated
Of New York.
BALTIMORE offices:
Cor. South and Water Sts.

BALTIMORE OFFICES:
Cor. South and Water Sts.
Baltimore, Oct. 8. 1896.
j. W. Williams, Esqr,
Drum Cliff, Md.
My dear Sir II am in recent of your
valued favor of the 9Th, in which YOU
say: As policy-holder in the Mutual
Reserve Fund Life Association, of New
York, l appeal to you as their represen-
tative TO give me direct answer to the
oft-repeated assertion by-a certain class
of our people, that If the Free and I'm
limited Coinage of Silver al a ratio of
10 to 1, be successful, each and every
policy would be reduced one-half"
Replying, / beg TO state most emphati-
cally that our policies would not be re-
duced 81 below their face value, or. in
other words, as you hold a policy in this
Association for $1,000, if the same is
continued until your death, the benefici-
airy under your policy will receive a
check from US for $1,000 Whether we
have or do not have Free and Unlimited
Coinage of Silver, the face value of your
policy in this Association remains the
same. / think you will find the forege-
ing direct answer to your question. I
remain with kind regards,
Yours Very Truly,
WIN. c. PACE,
Manager
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-10-22

terested. Party lines were forgotten
and thousands have become enthusiastic
of the New Democracy. II was only
necessary to have witnessed the tens of
of thousands who at every chance hur-
ried to hear their champion, Bryan, to
realize the truth of what / say Il was
not idle curiosity which caused SO many
people TO stand for hours under circum-
stances often of discomfort and positive
suffering to hear or simply see one man,
nor which prompted these outbursts of
cheers ana roars of welcome lasting min
utes. Saturday night last at Cooper
Union, / heard Jno. p. Altgeld, Gov
ernor of Illinois. The uproarious en-
thusiasm from the earnest thousands in
side and outside the building which well
coined him was significant of the fact
that the people have enlisted for the
cause and propose TO do their own think
ing as well as voting. I could cite in
Vulnerable instances indicative of the
sentiment of the people here, but have
trespassed too long already upon your
space. ofone thing you can feel quite as
sured, and that is, that New York will
go Democratic by large, possibly, enor-
nous majority. sincerely trust that
may not be be disappointed in the
hope that the people of my loved native
county, casting aside for this time all
prejudice, will give their vote too for
William Jennings Bryan and a govern
ment of, for and by the people
Very truly yours.
+. NJ. NEALE.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-10-22

Miss Bessie Grason, after a visit of six
weeks to relatives in Church Hill and
Towson, is expected home this week.
Miss Madeline Turner has been visit
ing her cousin, Miss Claudia Grason, of
Dynard.
Mr.. Will Hurry, one of our popular
merchants at Gross Roads, is quite sick
with typhoid fever. We are glad to
hear that the other members of the fam
lily are improving.
Mr.. Willie NJ. Freeman, Jr., is visiting
friends in Washington.
The many friends and admirers of
Miss Eva Dawkins are still regretting
her departure for Baltimore, which oc-
CURED several weeks ago.
Rev. Fl. Fields Saumenig is leaving
St. Mary's TO make his home elsewhere.
-
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-10-22
Je;nt Political Debate.

A joint debate on the issues of the
campaign between Mr.. Walter B. Dor
sey and Washington Wilkinson will be
held in Leonardtown on Friday, Oct.
SOth, 1895, at Up. m. All Democrats and
Republicans are respectfully requested
to attend the meeting. Mr.. Dorsey is 10
represent the Democratic Platform and
Mr.. Wilkinson Is TO represent the Re
publican Platform
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-10-22
Democratic Ticket.

For Electors Of President and Vice Presi-
dent Of the UHfted States at Large, and for
the iSix Congressional Disfricts Of Maryland
WILLIAM j. O'BRIEN.
GEORGE w. PURNELL.
WILLIAM n. SLAY.
GEORGE W. ALBAUGH.
JOHN HUBERT.
EDWARD RATNE.
BENJAMIN III. CAVALIER.
WILLIAM r.. GETTY.
For RspreseHtatice for TIE Fifth Con0yes-
sIondt DistTict II Maryland IN the 55A
CoHgTess Of tie United States.
ROBERT MOSS,
of Anne Arundel County.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-10-22

Saturdays Democratic meeting at Pill
kerton's store in the 9Th district was very
largely attended. Messrs. Robt. Ford
Combs, DIR. r F. Greenwell, Thomas ii.
Bond and Geo. +. Hutchins made excel
lent speeches. DIR. Thomas Lynch made
a strong and eloquent speech at Clarke's
store. The indications are that the De
mocracy of Patuxent will give a good
account of itself on Nov3, proximo
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-10-22
the number of judges; things that tkss
have done in their times.

the number of judges; things that thy
have done in their times.
Il tell you, Conscience makes cow
ards of rs all The Constitution says
no word about increasing the number Of
judges in the Supreme Court. When the
Republican party came into power in
1851, it found majority of the judges
were Democrats. They were about to
begin a war. and they wanted the court
on their own side. On April 1858,
both branches of Congress, which were
Republican, passed an act increasing the
number of judges by one. This gave
them chief justice and majority of
the nine associate judges. When the
Democrats viewed the situation in 1869,
they decided that this action was wrong.
and they forced the repeal of this act on
April 10, 1859, which disposed of one
justice just as soon as q vancancy should
occur
The court, when Chase was chief JUS
tice, decided that Congress had not the
right To give greenbacks the power of
legal tender. When General Grant came
into power, he selected two men TO fill
vacancies in the Supreme Court. Their
views on the legal tender question were
known. He appointed on February 16,
1870, Mr.. Justice Strong, and on March
81, 1870, Mr.. Justice Bradley. As soon
as they were appointed, the question was
again brought up. The first decision
was reversed, and the court decided that
Congress had the right to give green
backs the legal tender feature In the
recent income tax decision, the Supreme
Court reversed the decision of eighty
one years, and decided it was unconstitu-
tiOnal. The Democratic party says that
this is great outrage, and that as soon
as possible after it gets into power, the
position of the United States in regard
to the income tax up to 1894 will again
be established as the law of the land
What Democracy Stands Fer.
The Democratic party stands, as it
has always stood for the great mass of
the people; it stands as it did in the war
of 1912, when the party said that Eng
land could not interfere with the rights
of the United States, and it says that the
English shall not dominate this country
now; its for the passage of laws which
will enable the people of all classes to
find employment, which will give them
all the liberty they want, and at the same
time 1t says that peace and honor shall
always be maintained. We believe that
we can again start the wheels of the fac
tories in motion, enable the agricultu-
rist to reap enough from his products
and for the reward of his labor, so that
the transportation companies can send
their engines and cars back and forth
across the country and thus give employ
ment to all classes. This renewed pros
perity cannot come at once, and it only
can come through the party which you
and love-" Prolonged applause
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-10-22

For Electors Of Prestdent and Vice Presi-
dent IF the United States at large, and for
the SIR Congregational Disfricts Of Maryland
ADAM Z. KING.
J. GOODMAN BOYD.
W. A. SMITH
MONITOR wATCHMAN.
ROBERT NJ. WEIGH.
ALEXANDER FRANK.
TALBOT J. ALBERT.
MERRITT WILSON.
For RepreseRtatioe for The Fifth C0ngres-
sionat District Of Maryland IN the 55th
Congress IF The United !States
SYDNEY Z. MUDD,
of Charles County.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-10-22
II Troubled with Rheumatism Read rh,,

ANNAPOLIS, MD, April Is. 1S94.-I hive
used Chamberlain's Pain Balm for III u
matism and found il to be all that is clair ed
for it. believe it to be the best prepara.
ton for rheumatism and deep seated n as
cular pains on the market and cheerfs lly
recommend it to the public. JOIN G.
BROOKS, dealer in boots, shoes etc, No
IL Main Street. For sale by Wn F..
Greenwich & Son. Leonardtown Jo
5. Matthews, Valley Lee, aud all cot n,iy
stores.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-10-22

We appeal to the Democrats of St
Mary's to get vigorously and actively to
work and make an earnest effort To poll
the full party vote. Our'brothers of the
other counties are making a brave fight
and the true Democracy of st. Mary's
should be no laggard in the cause.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-10-22
Krs. Laura A. jones

informs her friends and the public that
she has just returned from the city with
full line of new goods in Millinery
Dress Goods, Cloaks, Capes, Hosiery
Hats, Bonnets and everything kept il
the Millinery line. Nothing but tn
seasons best in stock-best in quality.
best in price-for the purchaser. Dom
put OFF day, but investigate for you
self. That's the way to find out il VI, a
can be suited.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-10-22
NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS.

In accordance with the requirements
of the Election Law wepublish the nom
nations for Office To be voted for at the
coming election. The nominations are
arranged, so far as practicable, in the
order and form in which they are to be
printed upon the ballots. The Supervi-
sors will have the full lists by our next
issue
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-10-22

him-study him carefully-no what may
be his condition-and he will teach Won
something every day. And further. I
have seen the light of my life go out be-
fore my eyes-and the cloud of sorrow
hangs over me still-but love my coun.
try as / hate oppression. and love To
cherish the memory of its founders.
JEFFRRsoNTAN
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-10-22

This year the positions of the Demo
cratic and Republican tickets on the Off
cial ballot will be reversed, the Republi.
can ticket being printed to the left where
the Democratic formerly was. Notice
the change.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-10-22
of Anne Arundel County.

necessary. Under il our trade prosper
ed. Heretofore most men assumed that
it didn't make any difference how the
country settled this question it would be
all right"
Speaking to the currency subject, Sem
atOr German said: 1T is the opinion
of Mr.. Webster that Congress cannot
legally demonetize silver or gold, vet
there are men who will today denounce
Webster as a crank and an associate of
Anarchists. No good reason has been
given for the decentralization of silver in
1873. In whose interest was il done
Not in the peoples. Blaine, Garfield
and Grant did not know the provisions
of the bill until long after it had become
law Nobody but Sherman and a man
from Massachusetts, seemed to know"
The senator then dwelt upon the cur
rency laws from 1873 down to the present
time. Continuing, he said: When the
Democratic party comes before the peo-
pie with this history and says that we
are in favor of doing what Stanley Mat
thews' resolution in Hayes time called
for, our enemies call US a party of repud-
iation. We will pay every dollar we
owe-eyen to the last farthing
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-10-22

b. Harris Camalier, Esq, has been Sc
lected to fill the place on the Democrat
ic Electoral Ticket made vacant by the
resignation of Mr.. Thomas ii. Bond.
M cs..~s-lior will make a thorough can
vas of the county and IL will be no fault
Of his if he does not arouse the Democ-
Tacy
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-10-22
TIMING.

THIS is To notify the public, that havl
u taken up the tin business Of NV .taerI
The late John L. Welt. and ara or -1are<,
70 do all kinds Of Tin Work, su, b a. g0ofl
ing, spOuting. Gustering, Re airil Z and.
everything in the line Of Tin Work.
KEMPER A. yIEri.
March 26-tft
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-10-22
Democratic Central Committee Of St
Mays County.

The Patuxent Democratic Club will
meet a. Laurel Grove, Saturday next.
the 2ith instant. Local speakers will
address the netting Attend.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-10-22

We have surrendered our editorial
space in this weeks issue to a synopsis
of the recent speech of Senator German
in Baltimore Read the speech.