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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-10-28

Harris widow. Some of you fel
lows hauled props with him, ano
now when he trusts us and comes
home here without bodyguard he
expects to be treated like gentle.
man, and by the Almighty, he shall
be if my fist has any weight
Hes add Yankee soldier.
He's killing our men, yelled some
one. It's all war, anyhow.
We'll, kiddnappin' aiut war; re.
piled Abner. IT'S sneakin' bust
ness to jump in on man when he's
home to see his wife and children
and Pm not going to be party to
do it.
More than this. It's easy to car
ry out your plan. We could kid
nap Grant easy enough, but what
would the Northern armies be do.
in tomorrow and the day after ?
There wouldn't be a man of us liv!
ing, nor one brick on top Of anoth-
err in three days from now. I've
been harnessed up by them once,
and | don't intend to be again
His words and voice carried con-
viction.
This stops right now. 1t dom
go another step. General Grant
sleeps undisturbed tonight and he
goes back to st. Louis and Cairo
undisturbed. II he be killed or
captured let it tie done by General
Pillow or General Buckner in a
square and fair fight.
The meeting ended right there.
The hotheads apologized, and the
peddler SUNK away. 'Ab that was
a great speech you made said the
younger brother as they went across
the fields. You're right, but it's
terrible temptation. Grant seems
to be going up steadily but Pillow
will attend to him
On February 16 Ulysses Grant
took Donnelson from Buckner and
Pillow, and became Unconditional
Surrender Grant
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-10-28

~ can't see how any family lives with
out Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy" saysJ. r. Adams, a
well known druggist, Of Geneva, Ala,
in a letter inquiring the price Of dozen
bottles, that he might not only have it
for use in his own family, but supply it
to his neighbors The reason some peo-
pie get along without it, Is because they
do not know It's value, and what o vast
amount Of suffering ii will save. Where
ever it becomes known and used, II is
the only remedy that can always be de-
pended upon for bowel complaints, both
for children and adults. For sale at %
and 80 cents per bottle by William i.
Greenwell 81 Son, Leonardtown Jos. s.
Matthews, Valley Lee.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-10-28

The election so to be held is for the
purpose of electing
One person to be Comptroller of the
Treasury of the State of Maryland.
One person to be Clerk of the Court
Appeals of the State of Maryland
Two persons to be Associate Judges
of the Seventh Judicial Circuit of the
State of Maryland.
One person to represent st. Mary's
county in the Senate of Maryland.
Two persons to represent st. Mays
county in the House of Delegates of Ma
ryland.
One person to be Clerk of the Circuit
Court for st. Mary's county.
One person to be Register of Wills for
st. Mary's county.
One person to be Sheriff for st. Ma
rvs county,
One person to be County Commission
er for st. Mary's county.
One person to be Surveyor for st. Ma
RVS county.
The polls shall be opened at 8 o'clock,
A. NJ, and close at o'clock, p, NJ.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-10-28
Subjects of Thought.

1t may truly be said that no man,
does any work perfectly who Does
enjoy his work. Joy in ones wok r
is the consummate tool without,
which the work may be done, ina
deed, but without its finest perfe9
ton.
A character which combines the
love of duty and the ability to per-
form it is the one whose unfoldings
gives the greatest promise of per-
lection.
All great men are brave in initi-
alive; but the courage which ena-
bles them to succeed where others
dare not even attempt is never so
potent as when it leads to entire
self.forgetfulness.
An upright posture is easier than
a STOPPING one because it is more
natural. and one part is better sup
ported by another; so it is easier to
an honest man than knave.
We must lie fallow before we can
produce greatly, and we must en-
rich ourselves nwardly before we
can spend generously in creative
work.
The promoters of progress should
never forget the result Of expert
ence Truth is mighty no matter
how old it may be.
II any one speak i'll of thee, con-
slider whether he hath truth on his
side; and II so, reform myself. that
his ccnsures may not affect thee.
A fresh mind keeps the body
fresh. Take in the ideas OF the
day, drain of those Of Yesterday.
AS to the morrow, it is time enough
to consider it when it becomes to-
day.
1t is said woman loves courage
in man, that he may protect her.
No; she loves courage which makes
sacrifices. She loves heroism. She
loves protection, but from a hero's
arm. 1t is the virtue, not her own
safety, she loves.
Good nature is the very air of
good mind; the sign of large and.
generous soul and the peculiar soil
in which virtue prospers.
The lottery of honest labor,
drawn by time, is the only one
whose prizes are worth taking up
and carrying home.
When we are alone we have our
thoughts to watch, in the family
our tempers, and in society our
tongues.
With rudeness suffered to reign
at home, impoltencss must neces-
sarily be the rule abroad.
Pain is one Of Natures teachers
whose lessons we cannot afford to
dispense with.
Great griefs are dumb, and little
cares cry aloud.
An injury repaired is benefit to
two.
A vice never seems 10 US so hor
riblc as when practised by some one
we do not like.
Deep streams move with silent
majesty, shallow brooks bubble
over every tiny stone.
Debt is the worst kind Of power
tv; it makes us feel that each debt
or is the moral master Of our purse.
OF all deceivers, the self.deceiver
is most to be pitled.
Deride not any in6rmity; it is
striking one on whom Gods hand
is lain in sorrow.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-10-28

Coroner-"You say you told the
servant to get out of the house the
minute you found it was on fire,
and she refused to go 2"
Mrs. Burns" es; she said she
must have months notice before
she'd think Of leaving Roseleaf.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-10-28

1t is now stated that the world
will be overpeopled at the end of
175 years. This brings US to the
year 2072, when the population, at
present rate OF increase, will be 81
994, 100000 people. People now
living need not worry about this.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-10-28

Doctor-My good woman, does
yonr son always stutter? Mother
Not always, sir, only when he at
tempts TO talk.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-10-28
TUESDAY, November 2, 1897,


,ral Election Districts of said St. Mary
county, that is to say:
First District
1t 81. Migo's,
Second District,
At Oak Store,
Third District,
At LeOnardtOwn,
Fourth District,
At CRaptico,
FitM District,
At AechanicSviIle,
Sinth District,
At Good Hope,
Seventh District,
At MileStOvn,
ElghM District,
At JarboeSvilIe,
Ninth District,
At AdGmS' Store,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-10-28
Election Notice.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRO.
L visions of the Code of Public General
Laws, Article XXXIII, section 10, we,
the Board of Supervisors of Election for
st. Mary's county, hereby give notice to
all whom it may concern, that an cleo
ton will be held in St. Mary's county on
The record-union., 1897-01-16

mo standing rule or order of the
House shall be rescinded OF changed
without vote of two-thirds and one
days motion being given therefor. The
amendment provides that the Commit
tee on Rules shall have the power TO
report at any time tenn
porary rule by which the con-
sideration Of bills concerning pub
lie buildings, all measures carrying ap-
propriations and all received by the
Commission for the Revision of Codes
may be taken up at once. Mr. Chyno-
weth, Chairman of the committee, eX-
rlains that the House of Representa-
tives works under this rule, and that
it greatly facilitates business.
MEASURES TO COME.
Nine Sorbier of San Francisco is in
Sacramento, and has more than one
measure which she desires to bring be-
fore the Legislature. First OF ali,
saws Nine Sorbier, ''it goes without
being said that desire to secure the in
PRODUCTION of a bill for woman suffrage
/ am also greatly interested in the con-
struction and passage of a bill ordering
the cleaning of the San Francisco Guy
Hall by contract. 1 desire to see that
work put into the hands of women, ana
the Women's Industrial Society, OF
which l am a member, will endeaVor
to secure the necessary legislation
The record-union., 1897-01-16
TWO RAILROAD BILLS.
introduced by Androus at Railroad
Commissioner LaRue's Request.

Two bills We're introduced in the Sen
ate by Senator Androus yesterday at
the request of Railroad Commissioner
II. NJ. LaRue, the first of which fol-
lows:
1T shall be the duty of the Board Of
Railroad Commissioners, upon COM
plaint and application to them made, to
designate location and compel construc-
ton of depots. stations, side tracks,
switches, turn outs and spurs by any
transportation company in the State of
California whenever necessary for the
benefit and convenience of shippers, and
all railroad and other transportation
are hereby required to con-
Struct depots, side tracks, stations
switches, turn outs and spurs as herein
provided, when notified to do so by the
Board of Railroad Commissioners. For
every neglect or refusal of any trans
portation company, corporation, receiv-
er or person operating any railroad or
other transportation company in this
State to comply with any order of the
Board of Railroad Commissioners Of
this State, made in pursuance of the
foregoing provisions, the person or cor
poration so neglecting or refusing shall
forfeit to the State of California the
sum of 500 for each and every day
that any such order is neglected or dis
obeyed after the expiration of thirty
days from the date of service of notice
on the President, managing officer, Su-
The record-union., 1897-01-16
IN THE ASSEMBLY.
A Whole Morning Divided Between
Two Wordy Debates.

Before beginning the regular work of
the morning yesterday leave of alb
sence was granted to Messrs. Keables,
Burnett, Cartwright and Arnerich. Mr.
Emmons, though present at yesterday s
session. asked for leave until WedneS-
day of next week. which was granted.
THE MAJORITY'S SUBSTITUTE.
During Thursdays session Sanford's S
A. ]. r. II, requesting the Governor to
grant a legal holiday to-day was re-
ferred to the COMMITTEES on Federal Re-
lations. Early yesterday the commit
tee reported back substitute for that
resolution, which was read by the
Clerk and is as follows:
Resolved, That the Assembly of Cali
fcrnia congratulates the people upon
the defeat of the refunding bill in Con-
gress. and earnestly protests against
the passage of any other bill of like
import, whether now pending or to be
introduced hereafter; that it is op-
posed to petitioning the Executive to
The record-union., 1897-01-16
AN AMENDED RULE.

The Committee on Rules has had the
standing rules of the House under con-
terday made a report of its labors. 1t
was, however, not read in the Assem-
bly,, but ordered printed in the journal.
The most important amendment affects
the rule relating to the suspending and
changing of rules. The first clause CT
this rule reads as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-12
POLICE TYRANNY.

Mr. William NJ Wins IL entitled TO general
gratitude for his determination to push MS
charges against the policeman who arrested hun
on June IL because he would not go inside q
Columbus-ave. car the minute he could crowd
into It. after having been compelled TO ride ont
side for some distance The natural inclination
Of any citizen who has similar experience il TO
retire from contest soon as interference
with his rights ceases To persist means an
noyance, trouble. unpleasant prominence. and
often good deal of expense. The individual
has nothing to gain for himself. Even If he de-
mands money damages he is not likely to get
anything like adequate compensation for the
trouble and money spent in prosecution. All he
can hope for is the satisfaction OF having done
his duty and made more secure the rights and
privileges Of fellow citizens less able than HIM
self to resist aggression.
The Acting Police Inspector has preferred
charges against Dobbyn. the man who dragged
Mr.. WINS to the station without having any
charge to make against him. and says the po-
liceman had no right TO make the arrest. With
out the slightest desire to indulge in captious
criticism of the police, or to suggest that the
force as whole does not try TO do its duty. we
are led 10 inquire how severe would have been
the policeman's condemnation II he had unwar-
rantably interfered with some person less con-
spicuous than Mr.. WINS? Officers are too much
inclined to believe that they have plenary pow
ers over the doings Of citizens Any person
who makes himself disagreeable to their friends.
stands In a place where they do not want peo-
pie to stand. walks the street at hours when
they think people should be abed. or talks TO
persons whom they regard improper ac-
Quaintances, runs the risk Of spending night
in a CELL only to be discharged in the morning
with the assurance Of the magistrate that no
crime has been committed But In most cases
Of abuse of police powers the victims nave no
redress. They are poor and ignorant or they
are persons who have previously offended ana
are gathered in ION general principles Tyran-
ny over them is an everyday occurrence when
passes without rebuke: for generally people OF
good record are too glad TO have done with the
annoyance and people of bad record know that
even if they are in the right for once the police
are too strong for them.
So all classes Of citizens allow themselves to
be overawed. with result as unfortunate for
the police as themselves A force held to
more strict account for their dealings with citi-
Zens would be much more considerate and po-
lite There has been a great Improvement in
this respect since the bullying days OF Tam
many but much is still to be desired po-
Nceman is not an absolute monarch, appointed
to tell men and women what they ought 10 do.
They NAV do a great many things which fail to
meet with his approval without giving him
right to interfere. They may even fatty refuse
to do some things he asks them 10 do without
properly subjecting themselves to arrest. But
the New-York policeman is slow to recognize
these facts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-12
MONEY AND BTSJNEXS

At the point Of transition from one National
policy to the opposite existing conditions have
little value as Indications Of the future II the
transition answers in any measure to the hopes
Of advocates or the dismal prophecies OF OBJ
ponents. In either case II must create so radical
a change that the present cannot be safely ac-
counted even a foretaste of the future either
In degree or kind. The country has been moving
slowly toward better things for months past. In
anticipation of the measure which went through
the Senate last week. But no one can determine
how far the results have been anticipated and
discounted or how far they may exceed antici-
pations But while not one In thousand expert
enced business men. Of all shades Of political
opinion. ventures to predict anything else than
improvement in business following the removal
Of tariff uncertainties there is also general
accord in The opinion that the gain must be
gradual, and that no sensational boom Is likely
desirable.
While most other labor difficulties either have
been settled seem in fair way TO be- the
strike u bituminous coal miners threatens speedy
and extensive embarrassment OF business and
Industries through want OF coal One might as
well rely upon Weylers dispatches about Cuban
battles as TO trust the stories published IN Q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-12

believe that a small specific duty on WORKS Oh
art would keep out by far the greater part VI
these spurious and Objectionable importations.
without placing upon genuine and meritorions
productions a burden which they could not
easily bear. II. therefore. the conference agrees
to restore 10 the free list books. engravinSs'
charts etc. which have been more than twenty
years in existence and other articles Of kindred
character without regard to their age which are
brought hither for educational purposes in a
general sense. including paintings sculpture,
scientific apparatus and books printed IN Tor
egn languages. we think the tarih VIII De gen
orally satisfactory as to these matters, even
though it is open to the criticism that to small
extent eft taxes art"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-12
to the point where resistance will be no longer
| endured.
H4W4IT JAPAN AND NICARAGUA.


No rational man s1ipposes the United states
will have war or danger " war with japan OF
any other nation over the annexation OF Hawaii'
| The right of the United States and Hawah 10
make such treaty Is too obvious to he seriousi!
| challenged. and the common sense OF Japa" IL
too sound to let her run into any Chau'ihis,'c
+, folies. II Hawaii wants TO bc annexed, anu 'iie
United States is willing 10 annex her. siie VIII
be annexed That is all. There Is no occasion
for the United States to ask permission OF IN!
other Power. nor will any other Power go SO
far ont of its proper way rs to attempt I'd serve
an injunction upon the compact.
On the other hand. there is no reason 10 sup
pose that the peace would he InperlilcO OF the
| honor and integrity of the Nation impaired II
the United States had sufficient naVai iorce
| on the Pacific coast to maintain It's rights. II &C.
casion were &c come without uncer'ain'! vi
delay any more than it would do so TOT 'ne
United States to be able. II there were heeu W
It, to send ont an armed cruiser to escort ever!
passenger steamer leaving the port or New
York Strength Is no more provoca'oh W
bclligerency than weakness Is. IL ~ poh'u
out with varying sentiments OF eXuta'ioh anu
dismay that Japan's navy is far more powerI"i
than the Pacific coast feet Of the United STATES
That is quite true. But /. Is not 10 ne oehc'e"
that Japan will take advantage OF the fact uh-
warrantably to interfere in the affairs OF the
United States. any more than that the tnited
States would take advantage Of Il contrary con-
dition to Cypress Japan.
Nevertheless. II would be far more hitting for
this Nation to have an adequate naval forcc OH
it's Pacific coast. or within easy reach thereof
1t already has n fleet strong enough To MAINTAIN
It's rights in Hawaii. but that fleet Is chiefly I'D
Atlantic waters, and could reach HAWAII ohl!
by n long and tedious voyage. Before II couid
get there a grave disaster might occur But
suppose there were a ship canal across the
Isthmus of Nicaragua. under United States con
troll? Then the Pacific coast and the Hawaii"h
Islands would be within easy and speedy reach
from the North Atlantic coast. and the EN-
cheney of the United States Navy would be al
most doubled That was the consideration that
moved Germany to construct the Kiel canal
and that IL is that is causing France seriousi!
70 plan for a canal from the Mediterranean 10
the Bay OF Biscay. The lesson Is one the hi'eu
States ought not to be long in learning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-12
PERSONAL.

Richard J. Oglesby has almost finished his bust
OF Uncle Dick Ogesby. eK-Goverr or OF Illinois.
and those who have seen 1t pronounce II a good
likeness
Dean Farrar tells pleasant anecdotes OF the late
Archbishop TAFT and Charles Kingsley In an Eng
lish magazine. The Archbshop's Instructions 10
his chaplain In regard to answering the letters OF
foolish correspondents were usually couched IN the
words. Tell him he Is an assault sny SO kindly. >
preaching In Westminster Abbey, and saId with a
sght s,hmmer YAK up 70 tns P.p
| walk back wish myself more ddd-dead'
Galen Clark. who has just resigned the post of
guardian OF the Yosemite Valley. went there about
forty years ago, expecting to die from consumption
In year or two. He II now eighty-three years old
and Is vigorous and alert.
Baron Won Thelmann. the German Ambassador
TO the United States who IL about TO return TO Ger
many to become Minister OF the Treasury, will
day. '"''"'" '''"'' !" ''e"'N '''''''' y" "e'
The late William s. Groesbeck Of Cincinnati, never
took another law case after his defence Of Presi-
dent Andrew Johnson. THE brilliant speech which
that case" says THE Cincinnati Commercial
Tribune" proved the mans remarkable will and
intellectual powers. He had been so III as to be
confined to his bed, and on the day OF the trial and
foolscap paper the main points Of his defence. He
was driven to the tribunal in carriage unable to
half At the close Article II was voted upon and
the President acquitted without the taking up -, Of
Groesbeck had lived a life Of quiet and retirement.
In 1872 he built Elmhurst. noble house. OF superb
proportions. commanding river view Of unsur-
passed beauty"
OF the Prime Ministers whom England has had IN
the Victorian epoch Mr.. Gladstone has the largest
number Of entries under his name In the catalogues
Of the British Museum Library. These entries I'm
his case amounted some years ago. when the exam
inaon was made to 2i2 and have since received
numerous additions. They refer to speeches,
pamphlets and books by that great statesman. TO
biographical sketches of him. and to pamphlets,
books, etc. written some for and some against his
views. religious and political Next In number Of
entries comes Sir Robert Peel under whose name
appear 1872. referring as in Mr.. Gladstones case,
not only 70 his own books and pamphlets but 70
them. The entries to the credit Of Lord John Rus
sell and Dsrae number respectively ISL and l3.
Palmerston had 90. the Earl OF Derby 49, and the
Earl OF Aberdeen only "a. Viscount Melbourne.
first in time Of the Victorian Premiers, had only
ten entries to his name rather meagre list in
comparison with the overshadowing Gladstonian
record partially explained. 1t may be, by the fact
noted by the superintendent of the Museum when
these figures were shown to him., that there was
not so much printing done in Lord Mebournes day
as in ours