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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-06-03

Strawberries are large and plentiful.
Mr.. s. II. Herbert has the finest in the
district.
A young man of Mechanicsville has
bought Rambler bicycle and viii now
be seen taking rambie through the for
est on his way to the sheltering branches
of the great Oak.
We are sorry to hear that one of the
Chapel choir members has ruined his
voice trying to sing. tenor to steam
whistle.
Quite an interesting game CT baseball
was played Saturday evening between
the Mechanicsville nine and the Hililee
club, the score standing TOTO 2 in taSer
OF the Hililee club.
A young man of Meehanicsyille who
came in rather late Sunday night, was
heard the next morning playing and
singing the following piece on his gui-
tar.
Darling, darling, don't marry another,
You'd break my heart and kils me dead
| IL you marry the other fellow. III.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-06-03
SUMMARY or PIN,


To the voters of the Scventi .sus.i.-a
In view of the fact that My uaIaet
time past has been mentioned in com,
with the position of Associate Judge ana -.
ing been pressed by friends To be a canti, e..
and to publicly define my position, take:
method of saying publicly: II the democra
ic voters of the circuit desire me as a cand,
date, and in the exercise of their own will hon.
or me with the nomination. will accept il
with full appreciation OF the honor conferred,
assuming all the responsibilities il incurs, and
IL elected will endcavor to perform the duties
honestly, conscicntiously and with al the s.;ol-
ity God has given me. But believing, as do,
that IL detracts from the dignity of the high Of
flee of Judge to enter the scuffie of politics for
nomination and that the primaries and con-
ventions should be free TO express their choice
and make the nominations with an eye single
to the best interests OF the people and the par
ty, shall consistently maintain this position.
The case is with them-with them leave H.
Very respectfully, CHARLES III. STANLEY
Laurel. Nd, May .. 1897.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-06-03

From our Regular CorrespoRdsnf.l
Mrs. Oscar Davis formerly of this
county, was visiting at auckland ON
Thursday.
Mrs. Johnson Canter and Miss Canter
returned home on Wednesday. They
have been the guests at Oak Grove dur
Ing the past week.
Miss Kirk was in Washington last
week.
Mr.. Koy and Miss Eugenia Barber
were in Charles on Tuesday.
Miss Nellie Bunting was at Charlotte
Hall on Wednesday.
Miss Mamie Lyon and sister of Char
les called In the suburbs ON Thursday.
Miss Barber was among the many who
attended the festival at Charlotte Hall
on Saturday from this neighborhood.
Miss Smith, of Willow Glen, visited at
FeliOite las, week.
The supper and festival on tho 7th ID
much talked of.
A young lady of this vicinity has a
fox for pet and /, comes to the call OF
Alb.
Mr.. Lewis Davis has had trouble with
his well owing to something having fall
en- In Ii.
Misses Key made visit ON the Patax.
ent.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-06-03
Eechanicsviile Items.
lFrom our Reqular Correspond

From our Regular Correspondent)
Messrs. J. II. Kent, of Baltimore, and J. Dud-
ly, of Patuxent City, charles county. visited
our town Saturday afternoon.
Miss Ethel sasscer, of Prince Georges who
has been visiting her uncle on the Patuxent
Reach, returned home last Friday
Mrs. T. A. Reeder and daughter, Miss Wye.
left forwashington on Mondays noon train.
Miss Katie Adams returned home Monday
from woodville, Prince Georges.
widower Sam Herbert, of Bugaboo Bottom,
visited our town Saturday afternoon for the
first time since Xmas. The old sport Is look
ing well and Is out for something. We presume
IL must be a wife.
The Illustrated Lecture. at Burroughs Hall
Monday night, was largely attended.
Mr.. Bruce Burroughs spent Sunday in I. b..
Prince Georges.
Mr.. J. +. Dyson spent Sunday in Charles
county up on the swamp.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-06-03

The hide market has developed fur.
thcr signs of firmness during the past
three weeks; steady demand having set
in. The supplies are limited and prices
are steadfast. am therefore prepared
to pay for all green country hides. six
cents per 10. and for all cured green
hides, seven cents per pound. No dray-
age or commission charged.
Live Stock, Pork. Poultry and Eggs
turned ever % direct consumers free 81
charge.
Returns sent on day of arrival.
LEWIS p. HOPF1NMAIR,
81 10th St., n. w., Washington, ID. Z.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-06-03
To The Milling Public.

AT GARDENERS MILLS you can get
FLOUR "Hillsiale" Roller Process,
put up in neat cotton bags OF I,
t, ! and 1I16 bbls for the lowest
possible price consisten. with
good goods. This -four and
fine, Corn
NJ A., are for sale every day in the
week, and for exchange for
sound, good wheat and corn.
Bran, 90 cents; Middlings 30cts and
Wheat Screenings 25 cts bushel
With thoroughly equipped Saving
utfit capable Of cutting 5000 feet of lum.
1r day, will guarantee quick and accu.
re saving every fair Thursday of every
eek until wheat harvest. No leaving
Ir logs but bring them on Thursday and
e. your lumber the same day.
AUBREY s GARDINER,
pit 20-yt near Chaptico.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-06-03

The train leaving Baltimore at go z. NJ,
daily, carries Pullman Buffet Sleeper New York
To Nashville, and the train leaving Baltimore
at e.42 \. NJ. carries Pullman Buffet Sleeper
New York 10 Salisbury, uniting with Pullman
Sleeper from NorfoIk) TO Nashville, Tenn.
through THE Land Of the Sky without
change.
For full particulars, descriptive matter, ETC.,
call on or address,
j. G. HORTON, Pass Agent.
IO5 East German ST.. baltimore. Nd.
L. :. BROWN, Gen'l Agent Pass Dept.
w. \. TURK. General Passenger Agent.
J. VI. CCLP. Traffic Manager.
W. III. GREEN, General Superintendent
1900 Penna. Ave, Washington, ID. e.
May 27,G 10
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-06-03
FoR oouNTY coN,.IsslaSER-

MessTs Edtsoss-Rlease announce JAMES
X. HALEY as candidate for County Commits
sfoTter. and say he win be supported by the.
majority OF the 9Th election district voters.
sixth District
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-06-03
SCOTS Emulsion.

of liver Oil, is condensed nourish-
ment; food for the building up OF the
system TO resist the attacks OF disease.
IL should be taken in reasonable coses
all summer long by all those whose
weight is below the standard of health.
If you are losing ground, try bottle
now.
For sale by al druwgists ~ soc. and ss.os
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-06-03

Farm ITO acres, good buildings, fine
soil and well improved. Suitable for
trucking. Price, 81 800. Near St. Jo-
seph's Church. Terms easy.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-06-03
rms for Sale.

.:rm of 300 acres, fertile, good -
buildings, situate about miles from
Oaky.lle and four miles from steamboat
wharf. Good state of cultivation. Price
$4,000. Terms easy.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-06-03

Farm 40 acres on ST. Clements Bay
Fine two-story dwelling. New. Suita
BILE for cultivation of fruit. Beautiful
view. Terms easy.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-06-03

Conveniently arranged cottage Of 4
room and lot at Great Mills. viii be
newly painted and in nice repair for a
good tenant. Apply to
Mrs. MARY ALLSTON,
May 20-m. Valley Lee. Ma
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-06-03
REDUCED RATES.
Tennessee Centennial Exposition,
Nashville, Tennessee.
OVER THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY
AND NASHVILLE, CHATTANOOGA &
ST. LOUIS RAILWAY.

The Southern Railway announces the follow
ing low rates from Washington D. c. TO Nash
vile, Tenn, occasion Tennessee Centennial
Exposition
Season Excursion Tickets viii he sold daily
until and including October Il. at 50. 80
Twenty-Day Excursion Tickets will he sold
daily, until October IL, at S2l05
Ten-Day Exeursion Tickets win bc sold
on Tuesdays and Thursdays OF each week,
until October 81; 1897. mt sl530
Rates for Military aud students i'm par
ties of - or more made known upon apafica-
ton.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-06-03

A small farm, II miles South of Chap.
tico at Cross Roads. Two miles from
steamboat wharf. u acres. Common
Improvements. Good stand for business
mercantile or mechanical. Suitable foi
fruit. Price, $780, Terms easy.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-06-03
a Centennial Celebration.

The Trustees of Charlotte Hall School have
decided TO add TO their usual interesting an
nual commencement, a centennial celebration
thus aifOrding those who are fortunate enough
TO be present, the opportunity of having no.
only portion of the state talent. but outside
ability. The exercises win a
last ThursflaY In June
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-06-03
1ortaary.
WALLACE.

Talbot Wallace, Familiarity known as
TT Wallace died recently at his resi-
dence in Patuxent district. Mr.. Wallace
was kind-hearted, true 10 his friends and
all who knew him regret his death.
LoKER
On the 10Th of May, 1897, Mary Z.
Lokers relict of the late Thomas Lokcr
died at Mulberry Fields, second district,
aged 50 years. For sixty-five years Mrs.
Loker lived at Mulberry Fields" and
no one ever visited her hospitable home
without being be;tered by the compan-
ionship of this truly Christian lady. Her
long life was spent in doing good and
her reward, we fondly believe, is great
in Heaven.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-06-03
II. Y. GR.AY.
General Commission Merchant,
Cor. La. Avenue and 10th Street,
Washington. D. C.,
ALL KISDY Of !COusTGT PRODUCE.
viii give special attention to the filling
Of all orders for Merchandise.
Prompt returns

.ssr
REFERENCES :-R. ii. Edeicn, John II.
Mitchell, Port Tobacco Joseph II. Key,
Leonardltown; John r Ballengcr. Me
chanicseille; Spencer &. Jones, Rock
vile; X. N Wilson, of Wilson, Palmer
IL Co, Baltimore Manufacturers Ma
tional Bank, Baltimore; National Bank
of Republic, Washington. d. c.; Jacob
Warden. Berryvillc, Va.
Correspondence solicited with stock
shippers
Write for marked tin tags Tor ship.
ping Veals and lambs. Always mail
card giving the number ON the tag used.
March 3-tf
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-06-03

1 tract of tract
Of 81. Mary's
Df Cllarss.s A.
William W.
4 nty taxes for
sissiOners Dis
r. 9TH election
fary's county,
! Tepert of this
PA all the pro-
\ and the same
eIscaTing tn he
b said sale ART.
bar before this
Pay of june,
'ayc, why this
Ind confirmed:
|lcrcsi this '0tiI
butt Court for
made and re-
|, unless cause
before the said
|del u copy of
week for four
Eliu gief fInv of
aeon, u ncwR-
unity.
1clatc Judge.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-06-03

Small tract of land on tributary of ST
Clements Bay Good dwelling. About
8 acres. Good for trucking. Price. $50
Terms easy.
10. +. MORGAN.
Leonardtown, Md.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-06-03

REEDER.
In the death Of William o. Reeder. II
Mary's has lost citizen of unblemished
reputation. He was polished gentle
man OF the olden school. His convict
ions were strong and he ever had the
courage To express them. Since the
death of his devoted wife. Mr.. Reeder
has been awaiting the summons he knew
was soon To come to him. When IL came.
1t found him ready. and husband and
VIE are now, we trust, united i'm the
better land. Mr.. Recder's remains were
laid TO rest in All Faith graveyard Sat
urday last, his five sons and grandson
acting as his pail bearers.
HANMETT.
The community is very much grieved
to record the death Of Mr.. David Ham
NETT. Our dear friend departed this life
on Saturday. the Goth inst. Only a short
time prior to his death, his beloved wife
and family had some hopes of his recov-
ery, when an unfavorable change took
place, in spite of the untiring attention
of his family, physician and clergy in
his behalf. The funeral services were
held at st. Nicholas church on Monday
at 10 o'clock. High Mass was celebrated
by the Rev. VIM. l.. Hamilton, s. J. AT
the closing of the Mass the Rev. Father
spoke at length of the deceased in affect
tomato terms and earnestly encouraged
all to lead good lives in order to merit Il
happy death. As we live, so shall we
die
Mr.. Hammett was member of Co. d..
Second Md. Infantry, G. S. A., James l..
McAleer, Captain, and was gallant sol
der. Had the notice of his death reach
ed US in time, Committee of the
st. Mary's Ex-COnfederate Association
would have attended his funeral. He
was highly respected and esteemed by
his old associates and they sincerely
mourn his loss. May he rest in peace |!
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-06-03

FhnMD MAMIE ID. for sale win send descrip-
ton and prices TO the undersigned or call In
person IL viii be 10 their advantage have
10. r. MORGAN.
Lesnardfown, Nd
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-06-03

public Schools.
iosesl for the
b 1897.
W. JOY
Secretary
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-06-03

sl held in the
IIurch. South.
|th, beginning
refreshments.
bile cordially
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dEssex.

feet, every
b. m, for
p as Bris
PISTOL nc f2
at . q. m,
Baltimore,
Inday be-
billed from
Singers and
will call
keon pas
/ from be-
Wetines-
ANS,
Agent.
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! IAN !.

ways keep
|e peoples
lve my pa
very time
tood goods
'HE STORE
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-05

you wefe not deau. what did 1 tell you,
Phil?"
That night Mr.. Danvers' up town res
idence was brilliantly lighted in honor
of the boys return, and many friends
called to offer their congratulations and
to shake hands with the brave Russian
whose heroic conduct was now being
discussed throughout the city.
One thing marred Maurice's pleasure.
Colonel Hercules Hoffman had been
thrown from his horse In Central park
a week before and died two days later,
leaving sealed packet for his ward.
This Maurice opened on the first OPP
portunity and read with sorrow the
shameful confession that threw still
more light ON Vladimir Saradoff's
crime. The story of the malachite box
of jewels, the interview at the Hotel
Bristol in Paris, the later correspond
ence of Vladimir Saradoff, all was told
without reserve, and the writer ended
by expressing hope of forgiveness and
willing his fortune to Maurice as a par
tial restitution.
1t must be remembered that Colonel
Hoffman, at the time of writing this,
knew that the boys had been rescued
from their fate, and it must have been
a great relief to his burdened conscience
to discover that they were not dead, as
he, no doubt, had believed.
Maurice generously determined that
his guardians reputation for honesty
and uprightness should not be blotted
with this foul story, so he burned the
confession and locked up the secret in
his own breast.
He was now possessed of a handsome
fortune, for Colonel Hoffman had been
worth nearly 500, 600 himself.
With great difficulty he compelled
Paul Platof to accept sum that would
make him independent for life, and,
indeed, it was only through the most
dire threats that the brave fellow could
be induced to listen to such PROPOSE
ton.
Platoff was, as we have stated, man
of education, refinement and ability,
and these attainments, which his own
BONCluuShS cpuiuSu, no hOW uS'oeou w
his adopted country, becoming a true
| American at heart.
And now we must leave our heroes
happily freed from their perils-to en-
Joy the new life that opens before them
under the shadow of the stars and
stripes, flag unstained by tyranny or
despoilsm.
To Paul Platotf, who has passed
through the furnace of oppression, our
government will always be all that is
noble and just, while Maurice and Phil,
who have seen and realized for them
selves the oppression and misery that
lurk beneath the flag of autocratic Rus
STA, will, we venture to think, be en-
abled more and more to reach and real
ize the truest ideal of young American
manhood.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-05
CHAPTER xxx.
coSCLUsloN.

But there was no reply. A few Sec
onds IassCd in silCIoe. TEon a flash OF
light lit Up the darkness Ct the cab, a
sharp report coEced through the gloomy
street, Lld tie LOSES, rearing III the air,
made desperate attempt TO break loose.
The police dashed forward, surround
ing the cab, and a oiowd, sprung from
no one knows where. quickly blocked
up the street. A lantern was hastily
Brought and a surgeon summoned to
the spot, brt it was too late for medical
aid. Vladimir Saradoff had evaded ar
rest and punishment.
He was taken back to his stately resi-
dence and borne through the startled
group of servants to his chamber. There
they left him alone, and an officer guard
ed the entrance.
The police took possession of the
house and drove curious spectators from
the door all night long, for the news
had spread rapidly. The morning jour
nails announced in startling headlines
the crime and death of Vladimir Sara
doff, and st. Petersburg from the high
est TO the lowest circles was wild with
excitement.
That day the boys were brought be-
fore Count Brosky, minister OF the IN
terror. The proof and testimony that
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-05
THE END.
Amusing Ignorance.

The written civil service examinations
fo- policemen in New York have been
sneered at as a part of visionary
scheme. The ignorance displayed by
some of the unsuccessful applicants for
appointment might have had free course
in an official position, however, and to
the public loss, had no such test been
used. Extracts from what these appli
cants for police service wrote about
Abraham Lincoln include some extraor
binary statements One wrote:
"He has bin Presented of New York
city," Another declared that in 1865
Lincoln was "nomanited in place of
Buchanan whoe's term of Office expired
in that year"
"Mr. Lincoln" according to another
applicant, chad many engagements in
war and was bound to be victorious,
especially at the battle of Gettysburg,
when he swept all before him"
OF Lincoln's tragic death it was va
riously said that he was killed Eat Chi
cago 1854" also that he twas assis-
ated in 1877 at foards Theater Bos-
TOM" shot in Booths theater in Phil
adelphia;" "died at his home i'll Long
Branch. {" The assassin is spoken of as
"Garfield, "Geteay" and 'Decota.
One candidate said Lincoln "let the
Donkey go fred, another that he fired
all the negros in the world" In general
the applicants seem to have agreed. as
one wrote, that 1--WE have sertinly had
very flew like unto Lincoln. - Youths
Companion.
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tdneOuStU.
would ever see it, he knew well--and
then bolted into the cab, the obsequious
driver holding the door open for him.
"Catherine's wharf, docks of Vassili
Ostroff, - he cried. Twenty rubles if
you get there in 10 minutes. Don't
spare your horses. +"
The door closed with bang. The
driver mounted his box and dashed his
steeds. The cab rumbled briskly over
the cobblestones and then drew up
with jerk.
"Drive on, you idiotp' shouted Sara
doff. $50 on, say! Why do you stop?'
The cab started, moved few PAGES
and stopped again.
Vladimir Saradoff threw up the blind.
A lamp across the way shed a yellow
light ON the street. The driver was
standing on the ground. Two dark fig
ures held the horses and third was
approaching the cab--a tall, bearded
man in a blue uniform and sword at
his side.
A little distance off other figures
were visible in the shadow, and the
lamplight fell on cleaning rifle barrels.
The cab door was thrown open.
"VIadimir Sarudoff, arrest you in
the name of the car, said the officer.
"Here is the warrant Shall read it?'
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-05

empty"
The perspiration was standing in
drops ON his forehead, and his hands
trembled.
Ivan, no less terrified than his mas
ter, hurried from the room, dropping
the crumpled letter to the floor. Vladi-
mir Saradoff picked it up and held it
over the globe of the lamp. As the last
fragment turned to ashes Ivan returned.
81 have been fortunate, he painted. II
found cab close by. The street is emp
ty. Go quick. They may arrive at any
moment"
Without word his master dropped
into chair, seized pen and ink and
cbwkbook aud drove Lis hand rapidly
over The raper.
"Hore. take this" he cried. "You
must remain behind. Disguise yourself
and you will lie safe. Go to the hank in
the mcrripa, get fcreign drafts for this
whole amount If you can and join me
in Paris at the Hotel Bristol. Now a
coat. Ivau--a light coat-and my pis-
tolls; dnr't forget them
A moment later he was ready. A few
brief injunetions to Ivan, a hasty fare
well, and be hurried down the broad
stairway, though the long. magnifi-
Gently furnished hall, and passed into
the street.
He TUNED with bitter malediction
on his lips for last look at the stately
front of his palace-the last time he
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-05
FORGOT silver.

Dollar wheat seems TO have knocked
all knowledge of the silver question out
Of the platform of the Nebraska Repub-
licans. Silver isn't mentioned
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-06-10
NO. IS

| of service will be recognized and val
ued in this world or any other. Hand
work pure and simple, without skill or
pride in it, commands no price in the
market. There is no chance about
this. The results are as sure as fate.
Ii you do poor things poorly, you will
always be poor. What YOU can do, a
bucket OF coal and a bucket of water,
guided by thimbleful of brains will
do more effectively. When the time
shall come that each workman can use
his power to the best advantage, we
shall have an end to the labor problem.
The final answer to the labor problem
Is that each shall solve it for himself.
When you have solved the labor
problem for yourself and are ready with
the answer, then you can go to the
city, and wherever you go you will find
the success you deserve. II all men
waited as you should wait before rush.
Ing to the cities, we should have no
labor problem, no problem of munich
pal government; and nothing to fear
from the congestion Of the towns.
Learn to do something we'll. It will
make man of you, and wherever he
goes man will find that he is needed.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-06-10
Be Decided.

Durham Sun.
The man who attempts to carry wa
ter on both shoulders will be sure to
spill out of both buckets. There is In
this world no neutrality. Neutrality
is utterly meaningless, and neutral"
man who falls has neither country, kim
dred or principle. Better fall fighting
for bad cause than be counted among
the mllk-and- water crowd of nonentl-
ties. Neutrality is nonentity. There
Is character in defending ones opinion,
but the man who is "non-committal.' -
or who "currys favor" with every one,
never counts for much in the battle of
life. It is the bold man, whose posi-
ton is felt and whose work ,lls for
good in the world. Be decided.