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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-03-19
MANx suPERsTiTioNs.


How Witches Were Manufactured ana Evfi
Eye InfsuesSes Killed.
1t is curious that in the isle of
Man tho term butch or witch is ap-
piled to either sex. As proof of
this we may mention that n writer
in The Mona's Herald newspaper of
Jan. "a, 1914, in commenting on q
famous witchcraft case which had
recently been adjudicated upon, re-
marked, According to popular be-
lief, il the witch swears he has not
done it and does not wish to do it,
he cannot witch again" Another
curious and novel idea is that it was
supposed to be possible to manufac-
ture witch. The method of doing
so was given TO our informant by an
old man about the year 1875, who
said that he had it from the victim
herself, then an old woman. An old
woman who had practiced WITCH
craft and charms during great
part of her life had grown very fee
bic, and so, being wishful to endow
her daughter with similar powers,
made her 60 through the following
performance:
"A white sheet was laid on the
floor. and beside ii was placed tub
of clean water. The girl was made
to undress and go into the water,
and after thoroughly washing her
self to get out and wrap herself in
the sheet. While she stood in the
sheet she had TO repeat after her
mother a number of words, the ex-
act nature of which, as she was in
an abject state of terror. she had
forgotten, only remembering that
their general purport was that she
swore to give up all belief in the AL
mighty's power and TO trust in that
of the evil one instead. The old
woman died soon afterward. but the
girl made no attempt to practice the
attributes with which she was sup
posed to have been endowed.
If cattle were supposed to be be-
witched, it was customary, till quite
recently. to burn one of the herd.
usually calf. both for the protec-
ton of the others and to detect the
bewitcher, for it was supposed that
while the animal was being burned
he would be certain to appear en- the
spot, and if he could not get the ami.
mails heart into his possession he
lost his power in the future 1t was
believed that if cattle which died OF
disease were buried one would be
lost for each one so treated. Dust
was also efficacious in such cases.
Thus Train remarked that IF q
person supposed to have the evil eye
passed by a herd of cattle and one
of them were taken suddenly ill the
owner of the cattle would hasten
after him and take the dust from
his shoes if possible, or, if not, from
the ground he had just trodden, and
apply it TO the sick beast, or even il
an animal were taken i'll without
any one endowed with the evil eye
having passed near it it would prob.
ably be cured by the dust from the
threshold of person close by who
WAS VIGOROUSLY possessor OF the
evil eye. "-Antiquary.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-03-19
Religious.

Lectures on Church History, Sunday
mornings in Lent a ID. 1896, - II a. m =,
All Saints Church, st Mays county, Md.
Rev II Fields Saumenig. Rector
SUBJECTS:
March 1G-The Anglican Church, Pr.
testant and Catholic
March 22-The Apostles Doctrine
Marrh 29-Why / am an piscri alrarl
These Lectures will he in part % recap
tulatinn of course of sermons rrcac"rd
two years ago, aud are repeated ar M lin"
BY request.
Seats free ct these services All welcome
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The Rev. David Barr.

General Nissiunary OF Washington, will
conduct divine worship In s. Andrews
Church on Sunday morning, March s2ni.
at II O'Clock, and In ST Peters Church.
Lannerdtown, a. p m. 4 cordial iuvi
tation is extended TO the community u at
tend these services.
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Safe.

who's there?" cried little Binks,
egged on by his wife, who insisted
that there was a burglar in the
room.
Nobody" returned the burglar.
"There, my dear" snapped Binks,
that's exactly what ] told you.
Nobody's there, 50 do 60 to sleep"
Prick 3le Up.
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& POTOMAC RAILROAD.
TINE TABLE--In Esse. Oct. /. 1895.
Divine ssr7iea

at ST Peters Leonardtnwn, March 90,
p VI Evening prayer and sermon by the
Rev James l. Smiley.
At 81 Andrews Csnrch, Easter bay, II
A. w. servi and Holy Communion; ser
mon by The Rev. David Barr.
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MATTHEW ]. POPE,
Blacksmith aud whesiwrisht,
IaouarASewn VA

Special attention given 70 horseshoeing
I can alwavs Be found at my shop scd
Will do all work In my line at shortest no.
tice and as cheap a. can DO done In the
county 1ezas cad Thankful for past
pairunages ! respectfully. ask conlfnu-
srce. 3dHe fB--W
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-12-30
THE COURT CAME BACK.

Judge Randolph of the Kansas Dis
trict Court was one of the frontier
judicial officers who believed in uphold
ing the dignity of the bench and as
well was tenacious of his own personal
honor.
A divorce suit, in which a gray-hair-
ed veteran of the late war was plaintiff,
came up before him while he was on
the circuit out in prairie county The
rude court room was filled with specta-
tors, and the old man seemed unwilling
to go on the stand in his own defence.
'I am not going to grant divorces
without good reasons" announced the
Court, and the plaintiff went to the
chair that served as a witness box.
Now" said the attorney. tell us
just what your wife did to make you
leave her.
The witness looked appealingly at
the judge.
Answer the question" was the or
der.
well, she called me names"
'That is not ground enough for a
divorce" said the Court, sternly.
And she neglected me-"
rs that all?"
"And she said that 1 was a coward
and a sneak because 1 went to the war
and came back alive. She said that all
the brave and worthy men died in
battle and only the traitors and cow
ards came home, and"
THAT will do, sir; the decree prayed
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Polls Wonderland Theater.

The biograph glides along on the even
current of its great popularity at Polls
Wonderland theater Its beautiful
American and local views sandwiched
in with those of a comedy character,
can never be anything but pleasing,
and there is probably not one who has
seen them but will agree with Manager
Poll that it is so far ahead of the cine
photographic as really to preclude all
comparison as to merit. This week
comedy bill is likewise a great one
"Tubbs Visit" as presented by the
Acme Four, is funny in every line of
the dialogue and every situation Of the
action. Other lively comedy entertain
ers include Mr. Leroy and Miss Clay
ton, the Rossi brothers, Mile. Flora, the
Crane brothers, Mr.. Fry and Miss Clark
and the Adair Twins. The biograph is
shown afternoons at 8 and 8, evenings
at $50 and 1920.
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"Sunset" Tours

z. E. Currier of No. 8 State street,
Boston, Mass, is the New England
agent for the Sunset personally con-
Quoted tours to the Pacific coast.
Leaving Washington every Saturday in
Pullman tourist sleeping cars the tray
eler is transported through the south
ern States, and reach Los Angeles in
four days and San Francisco in five
days without change of cars or attend
ants. The route precludes the possible
lily of delays which are sometimes in
evitable in the northern States during
the winter months, and every detail of
arrangement for the safety and com
fort of the patrons of this line is look
ed after in the most careful manner by
competent and courteous officials. Port
land, Tacoma and Seattle are reached
in seven days, with but one change of
cars, after a delightful ride through the
garden state OF California.
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Grand Opera Mouse.

A good melodrama always meets
with success; so it is with Fallen
Among Thieves" which drew a large
audience at the Grand opera house last
night. The story is one of absorbing
interest. 1t is not only intensely dra-
matte, but also comical and sensation
al The realistic features Of the High
Bridge scene, the palatial gambling
hell, the old New England homestead
and the astounding high dive by a wo-
man from the top of the stage into a
tank of water below are all fascinating
stage pictures. And there are others
equally pictorial and impressive.
Fallen Among Thieves" has been an
emphatic success from the start, and
it's first production in this city was
awaited with interest. There is anoth-
er feature to this success, and that Is
the conscientious employment of a good
company.
There will be a matinee to-day, and
the performance will be repeated in the
evening.
WILL DELIGHT THE CHILDREN.
When w. S. Cleveland organized his
massive minstrel show for this season
engaged whole company of four-foot-
ed comedians headed by Harry How
ards handsome group of comedy po-
MES. whose intelligence seems almost
human, They talk, wrestle, march
waltz, and in fact, do most everything
which would seem impossible for
pony to do.
Mr.. James III. Burton, who IS justly
titled master of the canine universe,
has twenty trained dogs, some of them
remarkable for their acrobatic skill as
they turn backward and forward SOM
ersaults; and his highleaping grey
hounds seem to have no limit to their
ability. The show as a whole, with it's
many different features, including a
double first part and the biograph, fur
nishes enough diversity in the way of
amusement for three shows A special
matinee will be given on New Years
day and the regular matinee Saturday.
Seats are now on sale.
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WEST HAVEN.
Mrs. z. II. sperry Yesterday

Funeral of Mrs. Z. II. sperry Yesterday
Afternoon.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Sperry,
wife of E. H. Sperry of 244 First ave-
nue., West Haven, was held yesterday
afternoon at O'Clock from the house
and later from Christ's, church, West
Haven. The services were conducted
by the Rev. r. H. Gesner, rector Of
the church. The floral tributes were
very beautiful. The deceased will be
greatly missed both by the church. Of
which she was an active member, and
by large circle of sorrowing friends.
The interment was in Oak Grove cem-
etery, West Haven. Stahl & Son were
the funeral directors.
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PLEASANT COMING EVENTS.

Socially, there will not be dull mo-
ment for the balance Of the year, and,
with several large affairs in the pro-
spective, a gay season is promised, not
the least of which will be an entertain
ment by Mrs. Godfrey Bunscombe on
New Years night. Although it will not
be large affair, it is sufficient to say
that when Mrs Dunscombe entertains
charming event is looked forward to.
One of the last social events of the
old year will be the meet of the Thurs
day Whist club at the home of Pro-
fessor and Mrs. William Beebe, 262
Bradley street.
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BROWN & DURHAM.
OUR % PER CENT. SALE

has made multitude Of people happy,
for which we are very glad. Some few
skeptics have cautiously examined and
finding the sale q genuine one paid US
the highest possible compliment by
buying largely Our aim has been, and
is, to give much more than legitimate
value during this sale, and thus do our
part in making the holiday season O
happy one for our customers. This sale
positively closes with the present
month. BROWN & DURHAM,
Complete House Furnishers.
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BROWN & DURHAM.
LADIES, DESKS

for one thing. A lot of them reaching
us too late for Santa Claus to handle.
He is calling for volunteers among the
gallant young Inen-there are no old
men-of our city, asking them to em-
brace this opportunity and make glad
the hearts of their lady friends by
giving a nice desk at little cost. Come,
gentlemen
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WHAT ARE THE GooDsq

For one thing, lot Of combination
book cases, beautifully polished and
of pretty shape. Cheap at $1,000. Our
price now s11.50 for the next few days;
20 per cent. discount will leave the net
cost 1920. Ever so many other patterns,
both in oak, birch or mahogany at ever
so low prices.
BROWN & DURHAM.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Hyperion.

"
Thomas w. Seabrooles success in
the comedy, 1.-THE Spectator" which
comes to the Hyperion tonight, is one
of the most pronounced events of the
dramatic season, Mr., Seabrooke's
manager, Duncan b. Harrison, has en-
gagged a splendid company for his sup
port, and the scenic production is par
ticularly elaborate. A feature of the
play consists outside of Mr.. Seabrooke's
own inimltable acting, of the proposals
of marriage received by his daughter
from a French count, a society leader,
and an Anglo-maniac of a cousin
within three minutes. The amusing
complications that ensue are highly
enjoyable. In Mr.. Seabrooke's support
is Miss Lorraine DreuX, one Of the pref
test and cleyerest of the younger
leading women; also Miss Jeanette
Lowine and Laura Alminosino. Among
the men is Mr.. A. VI. Stuart, so long
and we'll known with Madam Janau-
shek, together with Messrs, Horace
Mitchell, Roy Fairchilds, Wallace
Bruce, Fred Peters and c. w. McDon-
aid. Sale of seats now open,
'THOROUGHBRED
The sale of boxes and seats is now
open for Thoroughbred, Charles
Frohmans newest comedy success,
which will be the bill at the Hyperion
theater tomorrow night. Thorough
bred" like "Charley's Aunt" is by an
Englishman, and bears the record of
splendid runs in London and New
Vprlr Tn, OWL ha ralaU fflll6 tbn
Garrick theater nightly during the hot
night of last August, and stayed on
and on for $50 performances. Henry
e. Dixey made one of the greatest hits
in the original New York production,
and he, as well as most of the Others
of the original cast will be seen here.
NEW YEARS ATTRACTION.
THE Founding" which had a long
run in New York last season at Hoyt's
theater will be presented at the lily
perion New Years day, matinee and
night, under the direction of Charles
Frohman The Founding has rich
mine of fun in it. The play itself is
excellent and Cissy Fitzgerald viii
have an appropriate role; and during
the play will dance. In addition to the
English burlesauer, Mr. F'rohman has
provided some very excellent actors
out of the Frohman forces: Thomas
Burns, Adolph Jackson, Jacques Mar
tin, E. Soldene Powell, Thomas jack
son, Stella Zanoni Ada Maynard,
Clara Baker Rust, and Ella Mayer,
AS a curtain raiser, the one-act play
called "Chums' will be presented. Sale
of seats OnenS TODAY
"KISMET."
"Kismet" or Two Tangled Turks"
will be presented at the Hyperion on
Saturday evening next by the Carroll
Kerker Opera company, headed by
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for in your petition is granted" broke
in the judge I want you to under
stand, sir that this Court went to that
war, and spent four years there and
the Court came back, too.'-Chicago
Record
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LOTS OF GOODS,
some of the most desirable prices. ar
rived just a little late for our Xmas
trade. What to do with them is the
question. Mark them at the regular
price and hold them until the spring
trade opens or put a price on them
that will be irresistible, and let them
go. We have adopted the latter plan,
and on top Of the low price still allow
the 20 per cent. Cash Discount through
December. BROWN & DURHAM.
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ddlamts.

One Cent Word each Insertion, five
cents Word for a full Week, seven
times.
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FUNERAL OF DIEDRICH PIEPEN-
S.TGnIG

Diedrich Piepenstock died at the hos
pital Monday Of Brights disease. The
funeral will be conducted this after
noon at 2 o'clock from the hospital,
the Rev. Mr. Meyer of the German
Baptist church officiating. The de-
ceased leaves a wife, who resides on
Vernon street
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-12-30

Fine California Navel and Jamaica OR
Angles.
Zoe dozen.
APPLES, good and sound, by bushel or
barrel.
Fine MALAGA GRAPES.
NUTS, all new and best quality.
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FOR THE
GIFT SEASON

We have many articles useful and accept
able to everyone.
OPERA and FIELD GLASSES.
GOLD SPECTACLES.
FANCY THERMOMETERS.
BAROMETERS.
PEARL HANDLE READERS.
MICROSCOPES, GRAPHOSCOPES.
POCKETBOOKS in all the new feathers.
CIGAR CASES, MATCH SAFES.
POCKET FLASKS. DRINKING CUPS.
STATIONERY SETS
DESK BLOTTERS, CALENDARS.
MANICURE and Roll Up DRESSING
CASES
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a slIuATlON by competent girl to do
general homework or second work; refer.
e enc II required. Inquire at
u5o ztr 295 WATER ST,
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.KISMET.' y

''Kismet" or Two Tangled Turks"
will be presented at the Hyperion on
Saturday evening next by the Carroll
Kerker Opera company, headed by
Camille DArville an Richard F. Car
roll. The sale of seats opens Thurs
day.
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WANTED

w I'm L FTI,
SITUATION by young Swedish girl to
do general housework for n small fomi,v
Inquire at ''
05O IT. &C WALNUT ST.
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Sleigh for Sale.

ALIGHT PORTLAND GUTTER,
In frst-class order Can be seen at Man
ville's, Grand Avenue.
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CORN.
NATIVE WAX BEANS.

Packed by Curtis Bros. of
Rochester, N. Y, which is a
sufficient guarantee of their
being fine quality I; &C can, 8
for 25c.
The above canned goods
are not trash, but fine goods
packed by reliable firms and
sold at a small profit.
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FOR RENT.
CLAIRVOYANT.

AUCTION SALE.
$40 HOWARD avenue near Sylyan,) We'd
nesday, 10 a. m. Piano, Parior, Chamber
Furniture, Sldeboard, Table, Chairs, Hall
stand, Sewing Machine, Pictures, Fea-
thefbeds, Carpets, Range, Stoves, Silver
d29 ct R. B. MALLORY Auctioneer.
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CHARLES HI. WEBB.
OTIS OF GOODS.

$50 Chapel Street.
Open Monday and Saturday until 5 p. m.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-07-15
Tho craven Deeds.

EAS FRANCISCO, July II, - Mrs.
NoIuo II. Craven, the schoOi.teAcher
who claims 10 have been the contract
vito Of the late ex Senator James q.
Fair, Ia making "A vigorous fight in
support Of tile validity OF deeds osten.
sibly conveying TO her from Fair city
properly worth Sl,OO0,0O0. Tue dc.
petition OF her irienu, Mrs. Haskins,
VINO lives with her, was taken today.
MFa. Hasklns deposed that Fair exc.
culed the pencil will In her presence.
Sho said 10 Senator Fair; "Yon have
not remembered Mrs. Craven IN your
will" and that theroupOn Fair replied
that he had provided fOr Mrs. CTav. n
la another way. Then ho SAID TO Mfs,
Craven: "Hero ate your deeds ~ the
sausome and Mission street property
handing her two documsnis, upon
which Mrs. Craven now claims the
property
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DHYAN's FATHER.
stories About the "Lccsniriciues" o
the Judge.

HAuNieN AhohN Ahf 'affehtrltihieh o.
the Judge.
SALEM, Ills, July lI.-Every day
one htArs amusing stories OF Judge
Bryan, Mr.. Bryan's father. The Judge
appears TO have been vigOtuus old
fellow and In many ways rather eccun.
THO. According 10 Col. I. IL. Merritt,
who IN brother Of General Wesley
Merritt, u. ;. A., Judge Bryan was
dangerously ~ shortly after reaching
Illinois, and at that time lie made a
vow that n tho Lord would sparo his
life he would bow hia head In prayer
anu Thanksgiving three times a day 40
long ne no lived, ana the judge kept
his word.
SAID Col. Merritt: al have econ him
many and many IA time when cAse
IA court was being argued before him
take out his watch ut noon, stop the
proceedings, got down on his knees
aud Otiet up the prayer In silence. IL
became 10 common that we never
thought anything OF II, but Il used u
b. the cause of come comment among
airangotB whom they would happen u
DO In the o9urtrOom.p
The Judge was twice n member OF
the lllinois senate. lie was twice
nominated for Congress, anu could
have been elected, but no would not
allow the use Of n singlo cent for cam.
paign purposes. w. J. Bryan, the
presidential candidate. has macy oil
his fathef'a characteristics from a re.
ligiOus point VI view. Every time he
comes 10 his old home no attends ser.
Vices at the Presbyterian church,
where the Rev. DIR. Sprouts has been
pastor for a score Of years or more.
Last Sunday his old pastor announced
~ the congregation that no had taken
II upon himself to send n telegram In
tho name OF the congregation, cou.
graduating their fellow brother In
Christ upon the honor no had received.
lie then pronounced few words Of
prayer anu Communication upon the
character OF Mr. Bryan, briefly u.
viewing his career from the time he
LEFT Salem until he was nominated Tor
PresidUnt.
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rener Counsei- Harmony.

WICHITA. Kan, July li.-rhe odl.
tor VI the kansns COnmOucr nas re-
colved letter from United States
senator PETER, when hD Will publish
with the statement that 10 "fuiuluf
Ratblcd ptets reports printed la the
daily papers Of late, which ueoessitEted
interviews ojnuomuing the senator by
leading Populisis." The letter ~ ~
follow.
Topeka, Kan, July li-E. i. Kle',
Wichita; Dear 5It-Iue ulGvestIyu
Of tbs Democracy put new iaco on
the political situation. The vile aud
patriotic course fyt us now " " unite
our votes win those OF all other itiUud,
oi silver AMI enemies VI the gold
ttanda 4 whenever such uuiIn 1,
pJtsiuIs. No eau do this auu -lll
maintain our organization iIr futITs
uto la case VI need. Resp1 ctully,
W. a. iKrFER.
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Stale

all tea except Sehiil,Re's Best.
That's putting it too strong.
1t is not stale; it is not fresh
either-what is it?
Thoroughlydried tea-leaves
improve with age 49, until
roasted. After being roasted
the sooner used the better.
All teas drunk in the United
States, other than ,SehikliNes
Best, are roasted in far-away
countries months and months
before they get to the grocer
Sehtlii1g'S Best is roasted
in San Francisco as fast as il
is wantcd-no faster.
1t is the grocers fault if il
gets stale; he ought to keep
the good things moving.
Sehilk,Eg5 Best - at your
groeer's. You pay fifty cents
for pure Japan tea - not
poison, rememberl He paws
you fifty cents back il you
don't like it.
Sehiit7g'i Best coffee, baking POW.
der soda, spices, and hayorinE.estraes,
arc also money.backed.
n SehiEI'Sg 81 C0mbasy Sac F,asetseo
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be declJcd ~ far deeper aId more
vital. rho perpetuily OF Republican
Institutions has been threatened.
Every loyal citizen should allsy hin.
self against the forces which controlled
the Chicago convention forces NJ
lawlossness which are inconsistent
with tue maintenance OF republican.
lem. HcnceioTth there are nv Rupub.
lionns, no Democrats, but n union o
loyal citizens against the combined
iOfceb VI reputation and disorder.
When once this dangerous element
has been stamped out nj Ihe polls by
an Indignant people, we can again ui'
vide and discuss those political quci.
lions which Tor generations have keI
alive tho two great political PARTIES"