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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-12-23
ICoNMu SIcArED.
The Z. n. and 8.

A meeting was held at the residence
Of Mr.. G. w. Foxweli. recently, by a
number Of persons who were DESTROYS
of cultivating the social spirit and who
cherished the opinion that amusical and
literary society would conduce 20 their
moral and mental improvement. A CON-
mittee for permanent organization was
chosen and on December sth a eonstitu-
ton and bylaws adopted Persons, both
male and female, are eligible to men,
bership, and'the mutual enjoyment and
usefulness to be found in such a union
is appreciated. With the assurance of
success of The l.. N. d. s., Leonardtown
will be dearer TO the MUSES..
The following is list of the officers
MIR. w. ID. Henry, President; Mr.. c. W.
Foxwell, LIST Vice-President; Miss Mol
lie Foxwell, end President: Mr..
Frank Foxwell, Recording Secretary;
Miss Pauline Hammett, Assistant Re-
cording Secretary; Mr.. c. G.. Jarboe,
Corresponding Secretary; Mr.. VI. s.
Green, Treasurer.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-12-23
::,ajnt Maru's Beacon
COUNTY NEWS.
&c I for River Springs.

Grand Christmas entertainment ON
Tuesday, Dec 2sth, BY the ladies OF All
Saints Parish For the benefit Of their
kectory fund. operetta--The Cadets
Picnic. Farce-"Wooing under difii-
cuities. seats, 10, % and IS cts. Per.
formance to begin At $ p. m. To con-
cIude with oyster supper and dance.
All cordially invited.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-12-23

There is no medicine in the world
co lal to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
for the cure of throat and lung diseases.
This Is fact that has been proven in
numberless cases. Here Is sample Of
thousands Of letters received: 81 have
tried Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
while suffering from q severe throat
trouble, and found immediate and ef-
fective relief can unhesitatingly re-
commend it."-ED. w. WHTTTENoRE,
Editor Grand Rivers (Ky.) Herald. For
sale by William F. Greenwich & Son,
Leonardtown; Jos. S. Matthews. Valley
Lee.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-12-23

Two Leonsratovn sports acquiring went
The hearts OF both beat quick.
The road was dark. their mare was fast
And they hustled along 80 slick
Their mare was handy with her heels
And -oh the sickenlEg thud,"
When the cart o'erturned and q courfifzg.boy
When roofing IN the mud
His friessd fell on hsln as be lay
And though deep In that mud hole mashed
He did not grtcve. but quick did say
Ny bottle isn't smashed"
The boys kept on and soon arrived.
Their spirits sure were good.
Their lines were cast Ia pleasant place.
For thew were near II --yw--d-
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-12-23
[CoNMrytcATpn

CoMMUNIcATED.
VANITY Fair had a very enjoyable
meeting last Wednesday night at the
residence of Mr.. J. Frank Bohanan.
The programme for the evening was en-
soycd immensely. Those taking part
were Misses Edith Ford, Leslie Penn
broke and Messrs. John and George
Dawson, Ernest Bohanan and Reyburn
Bradshaw. The society will give an en-
tertainment during the holidays for the
sole enjoyment of its members and
friends. LA MAGSArE."
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-12-23

Lost-Left California Sunday morning. one
small. black and white Beagle Hound named
JACK. with black bead and ears and back
spot on hips. with little black GA end of tail
iAeeral reward win be given II returned 70 j.
Oscar Jarboe's store At California. or at WIN.
A. Loker lore at Leonardtown. Nd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-12-23
Lewuntown Locals.

Questi0n.-Much sickness?
Answer.-Some chills and fever.
G.-What is the treatment of doctors +.
A cathartic and quinine.
Q.-Any counting?
A.-Well, a-h-e-m, there seems to be
some love making being done.
Q.-How do You know this:
Ave do not know it, we only sur
mise that it is being done, because we
occasionally hear young men say such
and such young lady is bis ''pet," his
darling" his "angel."
Q.-Are the roads in good travelling
condition?
AIN consequence fthe recent rains
they are sloppy. We miss Bob Penn
broke. We are not fault fiuder-a
pessimist.
Q.-Much saving and grinding?
A.-Owners of mills seemingly do a
fairly good business notwithstanding
the fact that meal sometimes is coarse
and planks are not uniformly sawed, j.
e., thicker ut one end than at che other.
Let this be entire nous, please.
Q.-Do any accidents occur in mills?
A.-Although the balls of the Zever-
nor often fly out by centrifugal force,
an indication that the machine is going
too fast, no accidents occur. Thanks.
Q.-Any hog killing:
A.-Farmers have finished killing we
believe.
Q.-Why did they kill so early?
A.-Well, for two reasons. First, the
fear of the appearances of the cholera.
Second, to economic feed-corn.
Q.-Any heavy weights?
A.-3O0 It's, maximum.
Q.-Schools progressing.
A.-Teachers, white and Afro Ameri
can, apparently are well pleased with
progress, attendance and average Of
their respective pupils.
Q.-Any base ball playing?
A.-The national game seems to be
losing favor hereabout. keep the ball
in motion, is no longer heard as motto.
Q.-Much Xmas preparations
Ave hear that some fixing up" is
being made. Children no doubt feel
Xmas in their bones. They have st.
Nicholas in their minds eyes. Abandon
Xmas festivities and children would be-
come respondent. The ghost of Wash
ington Irving would rise to rebuke us for
such action.
Q.-Any parties, cold water and 9TH
erwise?
A.-Fiddlers tell us that 1t is mighty
dull" with them. We hear that Stag
dance is going to take place soon. A
dry affair, indeed.
Q.-How are Ex-Rebs, Dan Hammett,
Dallas Evans, Walter Wood and others
getting along these hard money times
A.-Swimmingly. They love their
Maker and their neighbors. They are
buoyed up by hope, and are perfectly
well satisfied to read occasionally the
18th Article of the Constitution of the
United States.
Q.-Any Independent Republicans in
st. Inigo's district.
A.-A-h-e-m, we'll turn Yankee and
answer by asking, did Achas make his
children pass through fire to consecrate
them to the false god Molochs
Q-Any goats in downtown:
A few, and the citizens did not
get scared worth cent when they land
cd at Miller's wharf and think that they
were horned hogs as did the natives of
the Pacific Islands when Captain Cook
| carried dozen or more there.
Q.-Sleepy
Ayes, sirs, by the way, believe
that strong mind in \ strong body de-
ponds on sleep and plenty of it. Good
night. Pleasant dreams and . happy
Xmas AzZANA.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-12-23
xr. !. walter Carpenter.

A letter 20 Ar. p. o. Budd, of this
town, dated December Goth, Instant,
stated that the doctorsjhad decided TO
operate on Mr.. J. Walter Carpenter on
the sist, aud hoped that he would be
benefited" We sincerely trust that the
operation was successful and that Mr..
Carpenters life may be spared for many
years to come
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-12-23

Go TO Lawrence's for Christmas Pres
ents. Largest Variety. Finest Presents.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-12-23

Dolls, Toys. Fancy Articles. Larg-
est variety of Fine China and Brio a
Brac in the county for presents at Law
rence's.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-12-23

MdrshaE-KEMPER A, VrrTT.
lest. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. b. ABELE.
Leoaardtowa HoOk and Ladder compaay.
Louis L. viett. Captain.
Charles ConneIIey, Asst Cant.
Harry Spalding,
Joseph Russell,
VIM. r. Greenwell.
Harry Fenwiek,
j. B. Railey,
George p. Loker.
CT. Clemesss,
Harry Graves,
Harry Combs,
Milton Jones,
Tesla Abel,
p. o. Budd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-12-23

Rules for Fire Waterman. TimeO + rounds
III y. N. and /, 8 dhd5 4. w.
Weather Signals.
| whistle, starlight; whistles, moon
light; 3 whistles, cloudy; 4 whistles,
raining; 5 whistles, showing or hailing.
Fire SigndI-Ringing CT hotel bells.
Waterman, GEORGE RUSSELL.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-12-23
Saving Departments.

Our Savings Bank Department al
lows 3 per cent interest
Ladies, Children and Artisans are
especially invited to patronize this feat
ure, where their savings will be safe and
pay as much as such high-class security
usually does.
Sept '97-1yx
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-12-23
A New Millinery Store
At MeChaniCSVine.

Mrs NJ. T. HOPKINS would res
IN pectfully inform her customers
and the public that she has opened
q branch store at Mechanicsville.
where she has just received "a large
stock of
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-12-23

Hook and Ladder Company, Engine No. 4.
JOS. NJ. Mattingly, Captain.
Spencer G. Welt, Asst. do
James v. Foxwell,
g. Bruce Armsworthy,
Woodley F. Abel,
Robert c. Abel,
James c. Longmore,
Jack Norris,
David Milburn,
Robert A. Abel,
G. w. Foxwell,
Frank Camalier,
john Doyle.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-12-23

Leonaadtorn Hose o., Engine No. 2.
james III. Sewell, Captain.
George Creighton, Asst. do
John III. Gordon,
Edward Butler.
Philip Butler,
Douglas Butler,
Alfred Hayden,
Henry Cole,
William +. Swailes,
JEFF. Hanson,
Henry Wilson,
Alex. Shircliffe,
Mcguire Chase,
John Shaw.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-12-23
NOTICE.

WANTED -TRJsTwOR1H1 AND ACTIVE
u gentleman or ladies 20 travel for respos-
Iible. established house In Maryland Month
81. 80 and expenses. POSITION steady. hefer-
ope. The Dominion Company. Dept. X. Chr
cage.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-12-23
THREE STARS.

The Lancaster. Mr.. Lewis never owned
or ran the Lancaster.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-12-23

COL. CLARENCE HoDsoN, 80. President
ANDREW NJ. coFFaAN,. ....... Cashier
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
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The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
1.-THE CALL SPEAKS FOR ALL"
Letters From Our Readers on Topics of Current
Interest.
English Law points" on Legal Tender.


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The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
THE TARIFF PROGRAMME.


the
will the
they DESIRE and then bill will
This being the
the bill
likely the majority will be willing
amendments been nrepor
Attention called
of
wool industry,
with the wool their
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of
woolen
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possible
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produce those articles
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stead OF waiting for before the
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
EXTENDING TRADE.

Now that the Chamber of Commerce
has undertaken the worl. of organizing
the merchants and manufacturers of this
City and of the State for the purpose of
developing and promoting trade with the
west coast Of South America, it is 10 be
hoped they will not abandon the task
until successful results have been attained.
To do this it will be i'm mportant to adopt
right methods at the beginning, and in de-
Gliding what method to employ much can
be learned by studying the experience OF
the merchants and manufacturers of the
East.
A recent circular of Information issued
by the National Association of Manufac-
turers, having its headquarters at Pnila-
delphia, gives the experience of a num-
ber of practical business men in various
efforts to extend their foreign trade fn all
parts of the world. One of the statements
published is of particular Importance, be-
cause it deals with methods which proved
succe ssful, ani instead of describing what
is to be avoided in seeking foreign trade
goes directly to the point and sets forth
what should be done.
The statement in question was made by
Albert Herbert of Boston, who says that
for the last few years one-third of the
entire force of his house has been working
on foreign trade and has accomplished
good results. His methods were these:
First, his house advertised literally in the
countries where they wished to sell
articles, and secondly, they sent over first
class American statesmen and established
Offices in the principal cities. 1t was
found that foreign people responded Just
as quickly to advertising as our own peo-
pie, and that American salesmen were Just
as successful abroad as at home where the
same methods were employed.
AS Mr.. Herbert says: The way to reach
that trade over there is TO advertise the
same thing that we advertise here, first
class advertising when it is required, and
back IL up by hrst-class statesmen sent
from this side to start the thing over
there" That method has proved success
full, and the results have been SO good that
Mr.. Herbert adds: II think that in two
years from this time most OF our business
will be done in Europe"
There can be no question that business
methods are pretty much the same all he
world over and what is good in one coun-
try will prove good in another. The mer-
chants and manufacturers of San Fran
cisco have only to apply to the South
American market the same energy which
they have used in building up the trade
at home to accomplish success. The first
cost OF opening new markets and intro
ducing new goods will be large, and there
fore it will be well to have some sJrt of
organization that will PERMIT of co-opera-
tion to begin with. It ought to be easy to
effect such an association. and certainly
the reward which may be expected in
South American trade is sufficiently large
to justify considerable outlay to obtain
it. The movement is a good one and the
Chamber of Commerce should have the
general support of merchants and manu-
lacturer in advancing it as rapidly as
possibIe
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24

number of the Literary Digest has trans
lotlon OF an editorial from the Novoye
prenyd, which reviews thoroughly the
situation at ConstantinopIe. and, after
pointing out the reasons why Russia
would not care to occupy that city either
by conquest, by consent OF the Sultan. or
by consent OF the powers, concludes by
saying: Russia wants peace and the
maintenance of the status quo, and it is
an error to suppose that she is insincere
on account OF her designs with reference
TO Constantinople. But she wishes one
thing understood-that, in the event of
division, her claim to Constantinople is
superior to all other claims
1t may be assumed, then, that the whole
power of Russia will be exerted to main
tain conditions as they are, and that the
Balkan states and principalitles will be
given due notice that if they attempt to
press for reforms at this time, they will
have Russia as well as Turkey for a foe.
Here. at any rate, seems to be policy
definitely adopted which will be resolutely
enforced. The outlook for Greece, there
fore, is not encouraging. Her friends in
England and France are wavering, while
the friends of Turkey are prepared to act
and act forcibly al ;he first emergency
that requires it.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
THE BULGARIAN DEMANDS.

The demands made upon the Sultan of
Turkey by the Bulgarian Government are
the first evidence which has been given of
a possibility of that uprising against the
Ottoman empire on the part of the people
of the Balkan Peninsula upon which it is
evident the Greeks counted when they
ventured to defy all Europe and engage
in what seemed on the face OF it 10 be a
rash and unequal war.
The demands, however, were no sooner
made by the Bulgarians than the Russian
ambassador at once intervened. He Is
reported to have said to the Bulgarian
representative that the time is inoppor-
tune to ask for reform. 1t is q pity he
could not have been photographed as he
said 1t. 1t requires something more than
the ordinary amount of diplom attic facility
in the use of language to assert that thls
is not an opportune time to ask a reform
when the Bulgariaus have been waiting
many years for just such an opportunity
to offer itself.
1t remains to be seen whether the peo-
pie OF Macedonia and Montenegro will
follow the lead of Bulgaria. If they
should do so, Russia will require some
thing more than diplomatist at Con-
stantinople to maintain the Sultan and
preserve the Ottoman empire. The re-
cent request OF permission for the passage
of the Dardanelles by a Russian feet
seems to be significant of knowledge on
the part OF the Gear that the uprising of
all the Balkan States is probability of
the near future. The danger of the out
break may be much greater than appears
from this distance and the steps taken bv
the Turks and the Russians are an evi-
dence that they regard it as a serious
menace.
While the Russian Government has not
made publicly any ofhoial statement OF its
views upon the situation, or Its possible
action under any contingencies that may
arise. there have been expressions in the
newspapers OF st. Petersburg which afford
some evidence upon which to base judg-
ment OF the Russian policy. The current
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
JOAQUIN MILLER ON RILEY.

Joaquin Mners impression OF James Whcomb
that
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of
wige
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is
all
about
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
SENATOR M0RGAN'S CRUSADE.

The persistence of Senator Morgan in
urging his Cuban resolution upon the
Senate is more like the action of
an agitator than that of a states
man. The Senator seems to have
made himself a doctrinaire, man
OF one idea; and it has been questioned
even by the friends OF Cuba whether his
incessant agitation and persistent speak
ing on the subject has not hurt the cause,
by making it irritating to the Senate,
rather than advanced it.
The agitator is not welcome to any class
OF people who are either Indifferent to his
cause or who, while interested in il, have
other objects 10 attain which they regard
as of more importance. Ghe incessant
talker wears upon the patience of people,
and not infrequently forces those who
were kindly disposed at first to oppose
him simply from a sense of antagonism
reused by too much persistence. To this
extent the course OF Senator Morgan has
been hurtful to the Cuban cause There
can be no question that he has made the
Senators weary of the subject and pre-.
vented many of them from speaking on it
simply because they believed the talk has
been overdone.
On the other hand. it must be remem-
bered that nearly everything that has
been accomplished in thi, world has been
the result of untiring persistence. The
men who continually peg away at a sub
ject and keep eternally at it are the men
who win In the long run. Morgan NAV
weary the patience Of his colleagues, but
he none the less keeps them continually
thinking of Cuba and of the duties which
this Government owes to civilization and
humanity as well as to the independence
OF all American peoples. In this way he
prevents the subject from being ignored
or overlooked, and makes every fresh in
stance OF Spanish tyranny or cruelty in
the island new occasion for appeals TO
the Senate for immediate action on behalf
of the rights OF the patriots.
In the long run the Senat tor is sure to
win his fight. Such persistence as he has
shown never completely fails of its object
Over and over :gain it has been shown
in parliamentary bodies that the man of
one idea is lighting force equal to half a
dozen men whose energies are scattered in
various directions. The grim old Senator
is therefore rendering a good service not
only to Cuba but to the United States as
well. We may all of US at times grow
weary OF his talk and desire some cessa-
ton OF his persistent crusade but on the
whole we know that his cause is right,
and sooner or later the Senate and the
House OF Representatives will have to
adopt his policy and crown with complete
success the crusade in which ne has so
vigorously engaged.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
FRATERNAL DEPARTMENT.
Starr Kings Open Meeting-A Lecture
on the Leper Colony of the Ha-
waiian Islands.

The open meeting of Starr King Council No.
6. Junior Order of American Mechanics, in
Native Sons Hall, on Seventeenth street, last
Tuesday night, was attended by large num-
Der of persons, who were interested in and
enlightened by the lecture delivered by Dr. G.
l. Fitch on the subject of Life in the Leper
Colony of the Hawaiian Islands" The doctor
for seven years was the Government surgeon
on the island where the lepers are kept and
being thoroughly familiar with the subject
gave very instructive account OF the un-
fortunate people. Alter the lecture there was
dancing. which continued until q late hour.
The house of representatives, recently or
ganized by this council, is proving great sue
cess, and an instructive feature is as one of
the members remarked, ga great thing" The
course of lectures 1t has lnaugurated has
proved another feature and the means of at
tracting full house at every meeting. Next
Tuesday NJ. G. McClinton. past councillor will
lecture on the cart of Printing" and on the
evening of May Is State Councilor Schaerizer
will lecture on "Immigration." On the 25th
of May the council Will hold mem orial SER
vices. The council has set of officers who
understand the art OF making council meet
in interesting.
The council intends soon TO organize q coun.
ell of the Daughters OF Liberty in the Mission
district.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
UWhatis YOUR profession ?n
WHAT PLEASEs A WOMAN.
AnsMers.

Answers.
1t pleases her to be called q sensible little
woman.
1t pleases her to be called well-dressed
woman.
1t pleases her to be told that she is fascinat-
ing.
1t pleases her to be told that she improves
a man by her companionship.
1t pleases her to depend on some man and
pretend she is ruling him.
1t pleRses her 10 be treated courtecusly and
with respect and TO be talked to reasonably.
1t pleases her TO be treated sensibly and hon.
esuy, 10 be consulted and questioned and not
10 be treated as a butterfly, with no head nor
heart.
1t pleases her to be loved and admired by q
man who Is strong enough to rule and subdue
her and make his way her way. to lead her
and take care of her