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Saint Mary's beacon., 1897-10-07


| Or. Andrew Jackson spalding died q,
his residence in Leonardfown, af e.s5 p.
~, Tuesday. October 9, 1891. He was
born In Leonardsown September 10, 1sss,
was educated At Georgetown College and
Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia,
and began the practice of his profession
In 1919. lie had always large practice
| and his patients, without exception. were
devoted 20 him. not only as physician,
but as q friend. Few men have enioyed
80 large share Of the esteem and affec-
tion Of his neighbors as DIR. Spaldine.
As Chief Judge of our Orphans saurs
ne earned for himself an enviable repu-
tation for bis thorough knowledge Of
the duties Of the position and the highly
creditabic manner in which he performed
them So well did he stand with the
people that when he decided 80 retire
both political parties solicited him TO
remain upon the bench. For the past
few years he had Withdrawn from
practice, but many of his cid patients
still called upon him and endeayored
TO persuade him to prescribe for them.
He was most methodicai msn. having
. place for everything and keeping ev-
.erything in its place. His abilities were
OF such high order that in a larger field
ne would have obtained the highest rank
in his profession. and would have secur-
ed enduring fame. But he chose TO re-
main among his own people, TO minister
to them, and he goes down TO his grave
beloved by all who knew him and la
mented BY our entire community.
His Illness was long and painful. but
he bore it with the truest fortitnde, and he
passed away consoled by the sacraments
of his church. His work on earth is
done. In sunshine or driving storm he
never refused to visit the suffering, and
the skill the well-to-do paid for he cheer
fully gave To the poor. His charity here
was indeed great, and we hope and be-
lieve that he is now enjoying his reward
in Heaven. May he rest in peace!
Funeral services will be held to-day.
Thursday. Mass at St. Aloysius' church
at 10 A. NJ. Interment at st. Johns.
Pail-bearers Felix and Harry Fenwick,
Benz. and James Greenwell, A. +. Fem
wick and w. +. Greenwell.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1897-10-07
Written fer the Bsdcon.J
co-Edueatcrs for the Young.

This is progressive age and we, the
teachers of the public schools of st. Ma
rvs county, should not be deaf to the.
call of advancement in methods of i'm
parting knowledge to others; and the
path before us, the only sure one that
leads to success, is to come together. dis
cuss our different methods, explain the
advantages of this system and the disad-
vantages of that, thereby giving others
the advantage of what we have learned
through practice
In antiquated times people believed
there was no such thing as science
OF teaching, Sut in this enlightened era,
we know that there is, though not so
well defined as some other sciences not
so modern.
III one wishes 30 be proficient doctor
or lawyer, does he only gain general
knowledge and then hang out his shin
gle: No. He first acquires what others
have found out by study and experience
before he begins his career. He could
be good doctor should life last long
enough and people still employ him by
constantly experimenting, though he
may kill more than he. cures while learn
ing.
Now, this is exactly the way with a
pedagogue. He may become a satisfac-
tory teacher of too long experience and
practice, but during the time of expert
mcnting childrens education has been
sacrificed, and the training of youth is
is too vital thing to be thus jeopardized.
and the only way to hinder this is to
come together and organize Teach
ers' Association" without delay. Tarry
not, teachers, but be up and to arms.
otherwise our sister counties will leave
us far in. the shade.
Yours truly, b.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1897-10-07

(Fr0m our Regular Correspondent.)
Miss Carpenter, of Baltimore, is visit
ing her relatives at Oak Grove.
Miss Mary Barber returned to school
on Monday ct Hyattsville.
Mr.. Webster Higgs and friend called
in this vicinity on Sunday.
Mr.. Bucher, of Pennsylvania. is the
guest at Felicite.
Miss Bunting spent several days last
week in Baltimore.
Mrs. Thomas, of Washington, is visit.
ing her sister Mrs. Kirk.
Mr.. John Reeves called in the neigh.
borhood last week.
Mrs. Platter and Mrs. Sanger returned
Washington this week.
Mr.. William Parson was among ths
callers last week in this neighborhood
Mrs. Tippett has been visiting Mrs
Pilkerton.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1897-10-07
First District ftsms.
Correspondence of the Beacon. J
''Of all sad words of tongue or pen,


'0f all sad words of tongue or pen,
The saddest is II might have been.''
so Whittier says in his MAUD Muller" !"
Why is it that people sigh for things
that are past and gone. instead of put
ting their shoulders to the wheel and
push their way in the world. Work is
not coming to you; you must look for it.
There is work and plenty of 1t no need
to go 20 Klondike, but stay in st. Mary's
and find all you can do. II the wheel of
prosperity turns the wrong way at first
do not give up. Always remember there
never was cloud without silver lining.
Recently Captain George Cullison, for
merly of this county, died at the resi-
dence of his sons in Baltimore. Capt.
Cullison was a true member of the Ro-
man Catholic Church.
Captain J. Clark had his vessel sunk
in st. Jerome's Greek with cargo Of
guano. Mr.. Ernest Bohanan was agent
for most Of the cargo.
Mr.. John Garner is selling out his
stOCA VI SOOuc ~ ~. AuA5O =. hc COu-
templates opening store near Red Gates.
Sorry TO lose Mr.. g. as he keeps a good
cheap stock and Is always ready and
willing to wait On his customers.
Mr.. William and Arthur Wise spent
Sunday last with their brother, Mr.. j.
r. Wise. Three Stars" is very sorry
he did not have the pleasure of seeing
them.
Miss Mary Richmond, adopted daugh-
ter of Mrs. Philip Raley, is dangerously
iii.
A sister of Mrs. Morris, of Jutland
fell down flight of steps and broke hei
left leg. hear she is improving under
the skillful treatment of DIR. Tippett.
Mrs. A s. Benville had her dwelling
burned 10 the ground Sunday last
! THREE STARS.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1897-10-07


CHkRroTrE HAS. Nm Sept -, 1877
/; Messrs Editors: Please allow ~ space
.. in the columns Of your paper for the fol
lowing resolutions:
We, the colored patrons Of school No
/. election district ). do approve the fsl.
lowing resolutions
RsSetred, That the action taken BY the
school Board en- Sept. 81. 1897. in dismis.
sing two Of our best trustees, was against
our wishes and without just and legal
cause: And, that, II two trustees were
wrong in their last appointment. the
whole three were wrong in all their ac-
tion. Then. to dismiss part OF she
Board OF Trustees and not the whole
Board, certainly was an action that had
no proper investigation.
Therefore, II in the wisdom of the
Of the Board, il was found necessary 10
dismiss part of the trustees 20 settlethe
factious spirit that has arisen, il viii not
be settled by dismissing part of the
Trustees and leaving q part. Dismiss
the entire Beard and give us altogetheF
new trustees.
We .farfhermaye rcsolrs, That the dis
trict trustees know better the kind -
teacher that il needed among us than the
School Board. Therefore the resolution
passed by the trustees of our school In
1924. introduced by the chairman, meets
our hearty approval in declaring that the
school suffered more under feminine rule
than under masculine, and that they
would discontinue the appointment Of
lady teachers On these grounds the trus-
tees that have been dismissed were right
In their action, especially when the chair
man declined to call a trustee meeting
before he signed the application of the
lady applicant The district trustees
represent us and not the School Board
in appointing teacher. Therefore we
will not support the appointment made
by the School Board in appointing a
teacher against our wishes and against
the best interest Of our school.
We ask for no special teacher, but of
a special sex, and one who also meets
the approval of the School Board. Give
us Board of trustees, and man teach
er and we win support the school as we
have since Nov. 10, 1894.
Very truly yours,
CoLoRED PaTRoss or SCHOOL No. l. Z. ID. s.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1897-10-07

THE undersigned have formed a CO.
l. partnership, for the purchase and sale
Of real estate in this and adjoining coun-
ties, and have formed connections with
agents in the North, West and with State
immigration Agent. Parties desiring 80
sci. land or exchange, viii find IL TO their
advantage to communicate with the un-
dersigned MORGAN & LUCAS.
May g-tfs LeonardtowH, Nd.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1897-10-07
Roll Of Homer.

Roll Of Honor.
Misses Mamie Milburn, Katie Bowes,
Annie Robrecht, Paula Coad, Al gnes Ken
nedy, Stella Bailey, Carrie Burroughs,
Gertrude Russell, Estelle Norris, Edna
Hayden, Maud Duke, Bernie Combs, Al
ma Mattingly. Rose Milburn, Bertha
Freeman. Louise Guy, Lille Russell,
Kitty Morgan, Agnes O'Brien, Marie
Brewer, Lucille Mattingly, Marie Van
Ryswick, Ellen Combs. Lucille Herbert.
Marie Longmore, Noema Hayden, Rose
Hayden, Marie Corcoran, Ruth Camalier.
Eva Rufer. Violet Russell, Helen JOY,
Annie Morgan, Geneyieve Johnson, Lo-
retto Corcoran, Marie Hebb, Marguerite
Abel, Anna NJ. Boyd, May MattingIy,
Rose Nuthall, Bessie Abel, Ethel JOY,
Lillian Johnson. Masters Horace Her.
bert, Aleysius King. Kennedy Abel,
Aloysius Hayden, Thomas Robey, Leo
0sterman, Gregor 0sterman, Ignatius
Hayden, Paul GreenweIl.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1897-10-07

has located at CALrF0RxIA, and In ready to
fit any foot from the smsllestto the largest
sc the most reasonable rates. Ladies and
gents fine work specialitsat shortest no.
tice. Nov 16-ttf
Saint Mary's beacon., 1897-10-07
Saint NafJ'S deacon.
COUNTY NEWS.


Rarely. indeed, have our fellow-eiti
zens enjoyed such treat of oratorv and
other good things. a. that given by the
good people Of Sacred Heart Church
Tuesday. The weather was delightful
the roads good and The attractions Offer.
ed by Father Lancaster, such as to EN-.
tIce even the most inyeterate hater of
festivals
As we go TO press early brief notice
only is possible. Thirteen knights EN-
tered the tournament eager each one 10
proverbs skin and crown the lady III bis
choice, Queen Of Lore and Beauty. The
charge to the knights was delivered bv
Hon. G. e. Magrrder, of Prince Georges.
The victors after the third contest and
the ladies whom they crowned were a.
follows
Bernard Guy, Knight Of e. Mary's Demo
tingiy. Queen OF Love and Beauty, ana was
awarded set OF harness Prank bowling
Miss Mabel Lancaster ist Maid and was srUmnea sss
"a a saddle; Clarence Guy knight of MIsrheli
took I3 rings. crowned Miss - 80 " snd Mssn
afV y - hNMfoN1 tht Uftutes Howard Davis.
kuight OF Newfown. took is rings crowned
Atss blanche Payne Bird Maid and was sward-
cd a whip.
The coronation address was delivered
in the hall attached TO the church by J.
II. Mitchell, of Charles county. Mr..
Mitchelfs well-known reputation as the
orator nt Southern Maryland needs no
praise. We are of the opinion tha. for
beauty and grace of diction the poeticaI
coronation address will remain long
fixed in the memories of those who heard
1t. The net proceeds of the festival, we
are informed, amounted to $500. We
congratulate Father Lancaster and the
congregation of Sacred Heart.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1897-10-07

Many have said their children would
have died of Group, If Chamhefiain's
Cough Remedy had not been given"
write Kellam & 0urren, druggists, Sea-
view, Va. People come from far and
near to get it and speak of it in the high
est terms" This is equally true of this
remedy in every community where il il
known. Buy bottle at VIM. F. Green
well & Son, Leonardtown; JOS 8. Mat
thews, Valley Lee and all country stores.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1897-10-07
To The Milling Public.

At GARDENERS MILLS you can ge
FLOUR "Hillsdale" Roller Process,
put up in neat c0tton bags of 1,
I, ! and 1916 bbis for the lowest
possible price consistent with
good goods. This -four and
fine, Corn
ME Al, are for sale every day in the
week, and f,r exchange for
sound, good wheat and corn.
Bran, 90 cents; Mid6liBgs 30cts and
| Wheat Screenings 25 cts bushel
With thoroughly equipped Saving
'utfit capable Of cutting 1000 feet Of ium.
Dsr day, will guarantee quick and sccu
rate saving every lair Thursday Of every
rcek until wheat harvest. No leayinS
sour log hut bring them On Thursday and
- Your lumber the same day
AUBREY s GARDINER,
cpt 20-yt near Chaptico
Saint Mary's beacon., 1897-10-07

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Saint Mary's beacon., 1897-10-07
Lest.

On Thursday. September 3Oth, on road
leading from Leonardtown to Dry Dock
ing gate black Henrietta cape. lined
with black sateen. Reward IL returned
TO BEACON Office.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-10-27
A Windy Day.

Last Thursday was an exceed
ingly "Windy" day, not in the
common acceptance of the word but
because it was WINDY" Phillips
day to take in the town. Every
body knows "Windy" the carpenter.
He has been about Sinner for the.
last five years and until last Thurs
day he had the reputation Of being
pretty peaceably inclined fellow
He had the contract for the labor
on Welhausen's new livery stable,
and completed his work Friday,
He knocked off work abous 10
o'clock Thursday morning and
went down town and drank eight.
or ten long toddies. He then gave,
war whoop or two and started out
to cuss out the town. Seydler's,
and Dvorak's saloons were visited
and their occupants terrorized.
Loessin was sent for and when he>
got down town Windy was taking
in the barber shop. He was wild
with liquor and when Loessin. at.
tempted to arrest him he fought.
like q demon. The big marshal
gave lin .sstsnEAg No. ea4ino hpt,
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-16
RICH PLACERS
OF THE NORTH
Greatest Gold Discovery in
the History Of the
World.
The Wonderful Region Is Thir-
teen Miles in Extent Along
the River Bed.
Claims Vary in Value From One
Hundred Thousand to Million
Dollars Each

Intelligence brought to this City by
passengers on the steamer Excelsior re-
gardng the wonderful richness of the
newly discovered placers on the Clondyke
River is verified by private letters from
men of known veracity and sound iudg-
ment. The stories told discount every.
thing previously reported from gold pro-
ducing regions.
San Francisco merchant of promi-
nence and OF the high hest standing III busl-
ness circles received letter from his
brother who is at the scene of the discov-
cry. The writer is man OF experience
and good iud ment, yet he says that the
mining history of the world does not con.
tain a record of discovery OF such mar
melous wealth in gold. He says the pla-
GERS extend for thirteen miles, and the
deposiis are not only rich but surprising
in ex ent. Here are some OF the tales
youched for:
One woman took S122 from a single pan
cf gravel Some panfuls produced as
much as $780,
One man with rocker is accredited
with having taken out $50. 600.
1t is said that miners will comprehend
how rich the placers are when told that
the rockers must be cleaned of gold twice
day.
man who paid $500 for his claim some
time ago took ont 100000 in gold.
Claims are held 10 be worth from $780,
600 to 81, 900, 600 each.
1t transpires now that the miners who
came down from Alaska on the steamer
Excelsior brought more than a hall
million in golu dust and fully as much
more went to Portland and Seattle.
The apprehension is that there will be
great rush OF people to the piacers of the
Clondyke and much distress and disap-
pointme, I will surely follow, as the coun-
try is now full of people and provisions
are scarce and high.
The newly discovered placers are on
British soil, but American miners are get
ting full share of the golden grains in
the gravel. 1t is long, tedious trip that
the gold-seeker must lake in order 10
reach the nearest point 10 the Clondyke
on the Ynkon. Only those who have been
tn the Alaskan fields can form any idea OF
the hardshlps which must be encountered
in journey TO that region.
Miners and managers of transportation
companies now realize that there is dam
ger OF a rush, and hat great suffering g
from the inclemency of the climate and
the scarcity OF supplies must ensue.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-16
G. II. Umbsen & Co.. IA Montgomery st.,

in said City and County of San francisco, on
Thursday, the I'd day of september A. ID. 1897 at
II O'Clock noon of that day, to the highest oder
for cash in lawful money OF the United States.
and subject to confirmation by said court, ali that
certain 10 piece or parcel of land situate, living
and being in the City and County of Fran
cisco, State of California, and bounded and par
ticulary described as follows 10 wit:
Commencing point where the norther'y line
Of Bush street is intersected by the eastery line Of
Sansome stree; running thence easterly along to
northeriy line of Bush street one hundred and
thirtyseven (l37) feet and six (6) inches; thence
At right angles northery and parallel with Fan
some street one hundred and thirty-seven (l37l
feet and SIX 10y inches; thence al right angles
westerly and parallels with Bush street. one hum
dred and thirty y-seven 3) feet and six (6) inches,
and to the cry side of Sansome street; and
thence southery along the easteriy side Of san
some stree. one hundred and thirty-seven q Sd
feet and six (6) inches to the point OF commence
ment: together with the buildings and improve
ments thereon.
he pure haser shall take the said lot subject to
the right OF John +. McCauley and Henry Thorn
ton Templeton, their heirs and signs to use the
brick wall along the norther line of said lot here
in described party wall.
Terms and conditions OF sale-Cash In lawful
money OF the United states of America; n per
cent OF the purchase price o be paid he ref
cree on the day Of sale, when the lot Is knocked
down 10 the purchaser. AMI the balan on con-
irmation Of said sale by said court
Dated San Francisco, Cal, July i, 1897.
GUSTAyE I'll. UMBSES, Referee.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-16
S0APMAKERS AROUSED.
They VIII Soon Organize to Compete
With Eastern Manufac-
turers.

There will be a meeting OF the local
soap manufacturers next week in the
rooms of the Manufacturers and Pro-
lcers' Association for the purpose of
devising ways and means of successful
competition with the Eastern soap
makers. The latter, it is claimed are
flooding the entire Pacific Coast with
their products and are rapidly crowding
the local men to the wall. Last year, ac-
cording to the statistics, about 10. 000, 600
pounds OF soap of all kinds were shipped
10 the Pacific Coast. and this amount was
valued at about $500 600. These figures
have caused th e local soapmakers TO be-
come very uneasy, for at this rate it will
not take verv long for the entire trade to
slip away from them. A number have
been recently discussing how this can be
prevented, and at last it was decide ed to
form an organization for mutual protec-
tion.
In :he discussions that led up to the de-
cision it was shown that it was with great
difficulty that the groceryman .wIll con-
sent 10 carry any California made soap at
all. and the reason given was that the
Eastern people put their good. down 10
figures that DEFY ordinary competition.
With the storekecpers against the N the
manufacturers saw that they had hard
row to hoe and that strategic methods
would have to be adopted to turn the tide
in their direction again. One plan to ac-
complish this was suggested which will
probably be adopted. L is that the West
ern makers will start into the retail busi-
ness themsel and peddle lsoap to every
house in the City. 1t is also intended to
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-16

Rivers and CutyS Fa
Know Shaded

Tung vi came along. Tai Ngan lost her
heart 10 her bright young countrym an,
and he being of gallant nature gave her
his instead. Oh course it was not long be.
fore Tong took the ladies of the mission
into his confidence. and in fear and trem-
bling asked them for the hand of Ngan.
His suit was successful, and the result
was witnessed last evening.
Long before the hour appointed for the
ceremony the pretty little chapel was
filled with crowds OF friends and jus. one
or two sightseers. All the girls belongin G
to the mission were present, some of them
in American clothes. but many wore the
clothes OF their country. Among these
girls was the young Chinese girl rescued
only the day before Yesterday, dressed by
her own request in American clothes.
The groom came in with DR.. Masters
and the bride was led in by one OF the
ladies. The ceremony for the most part
was read in the Chinese language, but in
either language the replies were almost
inaudible. The groom famed himself
violently throughout the ceremony, oc-
casionally stopping TO mop his face with
a fiery-red handkerchief.
The bride kept her face bent over her
flowers and only once did she look up.
That was when the groom took her hand
and then she smiled, Just wee biz.
Afterward DIR. Masters, in behalf of the
bride, thanked the ladies of the Occidental
Board for their goodness to her in her
hour of need, and then, in behalf OF the
groom, ne invited all the invited guests to
partake OF the refreshments pre- pared for
them upstairs.
In one corner of the room Mr.. and Mrs.
Tong sat and received the congratulations
of their friends. Mrs. Tong is rather a
shy little thing, but she smiled her thanks,
just The same. She was dressed in the
full Chinese costume of lavender silk, en-
broidered in all the cclors OF the rainbow.
Her husband was attired in blue silk.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-16
THE LABOR UNIONS.
Local Marble Cutters VIII Hereafter
Refuse to Cut Conyict-Hewn
Stone.

Local Marble Cutters VIII Hereafter
Refuse to Cut Conyict-Hewn
Stone.
Upon the reqnest of the Marble-cutters'
and Finishers' Union to the Building
Trades Council last night it was decided
that hereafter no marble imported into
the State, after existing contracts are
filled, will be worked by the men or
handled by any union man unless the
stone comes from union bosses. This is
on account of large quantity of convict
hewn stone being brought into the State
recently by an agent who is here getting
all the contracts he can.
A vote of thanks vas extended to
Architect 7. ]. WEIGH of the School Board
for making the contractors stand up to
their contracts in the repairing of the
schoolhouse.. Out of five schools only
one was accepted, and this was on Bart
lett and Twenty-second streets, where the
work was done by union men. The other
four were rejected and had to be done
over again.
The council appointed a committee to
cooperate with the Labor Council and
the Carpenters District Council In pre-
pairing for grand parade on Labor day.
Septe Der 6.
1t was decided to send delegate to st.
Louis in October to the convention OF
building trades councils with a view of
forming National organization.
The council decided to join with the
other councils in the movement to have
the Government officers enforce the eight
hour law in the work OF constructing the
new Federal building.
Next Friday the painters OF this City
will form new union under the direction
of the council.