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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-01-14
William Sheirhurn.

Mr.. William Sheirburn. a well known
resident of the Fifth district, died on
Friday last, aged fifty-fve years. Mr..
Sheirburn was engaged in fishing and
lived in small house on the river shore
on the farm of his brother-in-law, Mr.
4. T. Lloyd. He spent the day at Mr..
Lloyd's on Thursday and left for his
home about sun down, feeling perfectly
well and the next morning was found
unconscious in his bed, having been
stricken with apoplexy during the night.
He never regained consciousness and
died that evening. He left no family.
Mr.. Sheirburn was among the first to
leave the county TO join the Confederate
army and served throughout the war,
receiving several wounds. He was a
member of Dement'S Artillery and was a
true and brave soldier. Upon the close
of the war he returned to the county
and has resided here ever since. His
funeral took place on Sunday, the inter-
ment being at Cobb Neck Catholic
Church. Port Tobacco Times
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-01-14
Hep at The Garrett Hotel.

On Monday, the 18th instant, there
was a very pleasant dance at the Garrett
Hotel, given in honor of Miss G. Adams.
Among those present were Misses Marie
Tucker, Birdie Guyther, Cassie Adams,
Sallie Vaughan, Mabel Duke, Maggie
and May Guyther, Lolita, Lille and
Bessie Garrett, Roma and Addie Thomas.
Mrs. Philip Medley, Mrs. John Guyther,
Mrs. Garrett, Mrs. Perry Petit, DIR. Hoop
per Lynch, Messrs. Derby Lynch, Joe
Truly Will and Bruce Mckay, viii
Ingram, Joseph w. Mattingly, Henry
Trice, b. F. Yates, X II. Vaughan,
Claude Ford, Geo. Thomas, ii. Robrecht.
Will Shadrich, Waring Milburn and
many others. b.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-01-14

State Senator washin gton wilkinson.
of st. Mary's county, was at the Carroll
ton Hotel yesterday In speaking of
the distribution of the State officers. he
said:
st. Mary's Republicans have been
well taken care of by Gov. Lowndes, and
have no complaint to make We have
secured from the State administration
all we asked for, and are content.
Il expect to be renominated for the
State Senate this year and. of course,
reelected, because Sc. Mary's is Repub-
hcan by a large majority. desire no
other honor for myself than TO represent
my county in the Senate. have been
member of the Senate for eight years,
and believe the people of the county
are satisfied with what have done for
them"
In speaking of the distribution of the
Federal offices under the next Admins
tration Mr.. Wilkinson said:
The Republicans Of Southern Mary
land are united in favor of d.. Wash
ington q. Tuck, of Anne Arundel, for
Collector of Internal Revenue. There
viii probably be no other candidate for
that Office from our section of the State.
DR.. Tuck will have the support of the
delegation in Congress, or q majority
OF them. "-BattiDsore Nens, Jan. 6h
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-01-14
White Point Dwelling Burned.

Information reached Leonardtown
Tuesday last Of the destruction by fire
of the dwelling OF Mr.. Unkefer at White
Point, this district. We have not heard
how the fire originated or whether the
property was insured. The house was a
large one containing about 2J rooms, and
the place at one time was known as
"MOore's Landing and the late Jack
son Moore there kept hotel.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-01-14
Eymenial.

Miss Linda NJ. Jones, of Leonardtown.
was married in Washington, ID. c.. Jan.
Z, 1897, to Rev. A. Edgar Speilman, of
the Baltimore Conference. The we'd
ding ceremony was performed by Dr.
L. b. Wilson, p E., and DIR. Van Ars-
dale at the Fifteenth st. NJ. Z. Church.
The wedding marches from Lohengrin
and Mendlesohn, were admirably per-
formed by Miss Dettie NJ Proctor, cousin
of the bride, and during the ceremony
tina sweet strains of Ger Eden's Bower
was softly heard in the distance. The
bride was gowned in green cloth trimmed
in light blue velour and fur, with hat to
match. She carried pink carnations.
The nshers were Messrs. Harry NJ. Jones,
brother To the bride, +. Eugene Briscoe.
of Baltimore, Steve NJ. Jones, of Patux-
ent, and Clarence Proctor, of Washing
ton.
CRADDoCK-HowARD
Mr.. Joseph G. Craddock and Miss Cora
Irene Howard were married by Rev.
Maurice Vaughan December 30, 1896 Mt
Poplar Hill Church. Tie groom is a
well known merchant of the Sth district
and the bride in a resident cf 81. Georges
and has been one of the most successful
teachers in the county. We wish them
much happiness.
WATHEN-KNIGHT.
James Raley Wathen and Miss Fan
ME Morgan Knight were married at st.
Aloysius' Church, Leonardtown. Janu-
airy ), 1897. Rev. Chas. K Jenkins, s. J.
ofiiciated. The groom is a son of Mr..
George +. Wathen, of '.Briery Branch"
and the bride is n daughter of Mr.. b.
Frank Knight, of oakville Our con-
CALCULATIONS and best wishes
YATEs-ABELL.
At 81. Aloysius' Church, Leonartitown,
January 12th, 1897, by Rev Clement
Lancaster, s. j., II. Norman Yates was
married to Miss May Ruth Abel. The
groom is a son of Mr.. III. NJ. H. Yates,
of Newtown, and the bride is the young
est daughter of Mr. Jas. Thos. Abel, of
Towards Wharf. We wish the young
couple much happiness and prosperity.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-01-14
Coat Of Arms fer . Bishop.

According to the correspondence of
the Chicago Record, Bishop Satterlee
(EpiscopaD of Washington, has devised
coat of arms for the bishop of Wash
ington. 1t is \ combination of the coat
of arms of George Washington and of
the Protestant Episcopal Church Above
the shield is a bishops mitre and crown
while below is n scroll bearing the in
scription, Scripture, Symbolum, Mystic
rum. Ordo," which being translated
means. Scripture, creed, orders and sac
raments." These words were formulat-
ed by the Lambeth quadrilateral as the
basis of Christian unity. Bishop Satter-
lee now uses this crest upon his station
cry and upon his carriage and has had
it carved upon the bishops chair he will
occupy at ST. Marks Church, which has
been chosen as pro-cathedral
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-01-14
Death Of James Hooper.

Patrolman James A. Hooper, of the
western police station, died early Tues
day morning at his home, 1913 West
Saratoga street, of a complication of
diseases. He had been confined to his
home since Sept. 25, 1896 He was APP
pointed to the police force in the west
ern district April 10, 1886. He was a
native of St. Mary county and leaves q
widow and four children.-Sun.
The deceased was a son of Mr.. w. E.
Hooper and was a worthy and estimable
man. May he rest in peace!
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-01-14
Washington Poultry Slew.

The Washington Poultry Show, which
opened Tuesday in Center Market
Hall will be one of the great shows of
the country. Up to Saturday over 400
entries had been made by all the leading
breeders in all parts of the country. Ev-
cry variety of fowls known to the fan
cier will be there. The entries in Pekin
Ducks and Light Brahmas exceed any
thing before shown in the South. The
show runs all the week.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-01-14

EB- For pain in the chest piece of
flannel dampened with Champerlain's
Pain Balm and bound on over the seat
of the pain, and another on the back be
tween the shoulders, will afford prompt
relief. This is especially valuable in
cases where the pain is caused by cold
and there is a tendency toward pneumo-
MIA. For sale by VIM. +. Greenwell &
Son, Leonardtown; Joseph s. Matthews,
Valley Lee, and all country stores.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-01-14
Good Sale.

Monday last, Sheriff Jones sold n,
public auction the Miller Wharf proper
~ situate on Smiths Greek in 81. Inigo's
district, this, county, for $4,237.77. The
purchaser vas the p. Dougherty Com
pany, of Baltimore. The property con.
tains 30 acres and is improved by n
wharf, storehouse, two dwellings, IA cot
tages, two tenant houses and the neces-
sary Out-builaings.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-01-14
The crew-Is he 0 Nuisance 7

Ornithologist Forbush, of the Massa-
chusetts Experiment station, in a recent
report, aims blow at the time honored
"scare-crow," and advances the idea that
the saucy bird if not such pest and
nuisance as he has been made out. In
driving away the crows, the professor
says, the farmer loses their services as a
destroyer of noxious insects.
Crows are known to be destructive to
canker worms and are also useful birds
in destroying the caterpillars of the gyp-
sy moth. Families of crows may often
be found in the early morning feeding
upon the Larvae and pupe of the gypsy
moth. This habit of caterpillar eating
must be set down to the credi, of the
crow.
In summing up the evidence for and
against the crow, it must be admitted !:
First, that the crows injure the corn
crop to some extent, and some other
crops slightly; second, they are some
what destructive to the eggs and young
of poultry and wild birds; third, they
distribute the seeds of poisonous plants;
fourth, they destroy some beneficial in
sects, probably killing more than they
eat; fifth, they eat large numbers of
frogs and toads. On the other hand ::
~ the services of the crow in destroy
ing poisonous insects can hardly be
overestimated; (2) crows are of great
service in destroying field mice and 9TH
er small mammals; (3) crows are useful
70 some extent as scavengers
The conclusion that must be drawn is
that it is cheaper to drive crows away
from the corn field than to exterminate
them utterly.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-01-14

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saint I4ar4 J Ilsacoq.
COUNTY NEWS.


There will be preaching at Marvin
(Mechanicsville) Sunday Jan. nth at
1890 a. m, and at Bethel at 3 p. m, by
Rev G.. W. Moore.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-01-14

Parties indebted to 3. Z. Welt are notified 60
make Immediate payment. The recent death
of Mr.. John L. Welt necessltafes prompt
Dec, aft .. Z. vTEFT.
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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-16
DUNN-DAY HEARING.
1t Is Begun Before the Elections
Committee.

The hearing in the Sixth senatorial
district election contest, the parties to
which are ex-Lieut. Gov Frank A.
Day and H. H. Dunn, both of Fair
mont, was begun yesterday afternoon
before the senate committee on cleo
tons, Of which four members were
present. Senators Sperry, Young.
Thompson and Smith
Robert G. Evans and A. Y. Merrill.
who represent Day, and NJ. D. Mum
and Moses e. Clapp. who repre-
scented Dunn, We're in conferences
for some time before the meeting of
the committee, trying to agree upon
the facts in the case, and when at last,
they were ready to appear, the COM
mittee was called to order
1t was stated that counsel had come
to an agreement as to the facts gen
orally, but not as to the materiality of
the facts, in all cases, and as it would
be assumed that the committee was
anxious to know everything bearing in
any way on the contest, the counsel
would like to reserve the right at any
time to introduce testimony as to facts
not embraced in the statement then
presented
Before going on with the statement
of what had been agreed upon. Col.
Billiard, 81 bailmont boniface, was
Cdlleu 60 CeStlIy Tor minute. He said
that after Mr. Day had been chosen
lieutenant governor they had q CONVEX
sation in which witness asked Day how
he could be both lieutenant governor
and senator at the same time. Wit
ness testified that he had not filed his
oath as lieutenant governor That was
all. ''~" e1'''
The. statement which was then pre-
scented recited the basic facts of the
contest, the election Of Senator Nelson.
and the promotion of Ciough and Day.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-16

and the fact that through all the lasr
session and so far In this, Day has
continued to perform the duties. and
has assumed to fill the Office OF senator
It Is maintained that the senate has
so recognized HIM daily as senator
1t Is also recfted that from Jan Is
1895, to Jan. 4, 1897, Mr.. Day performed
ali the duties Of and assumed to fill
the office of lieutenant governor. and
that on the date last mentioned, John
L.. Gibbs took the oath eff Office and
has since and does now perform the
duties of the office .
Counsel suggested soto voce to
Chairman Sperry that while both sides
had agreed upon this statement, they
did not attempt to bind Senator Shee-
nan, who had been reported to look al
the matter differently
IL Is agreed, on the other hand. that
II FL Dunn was the only candidate
for senator in the Sixth district who
was regularly nominated ingconyention
That one Lfvermore filed a certificate.
burt afterwards withdrew it;@tflat he
was elected, receiving more votes In
the district than did Mckinley. or any
other off1cer voted for at the election.
and that he has taken the oath to pro-.
tect and preserve the constitution Of
the state and the United States to the
lest of his ability. complying with all
the forms Of law. It is further agreed
that Mr.. Dunn is ready to perform
the duties of his office as quickly az
the senate shall recognize him, but
that he haAsresented his certificate Of
election TO the secretary of the senate
and they are now before the senate.
The committee then adjourned until
Tuesday at 2 D. m.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-16
WILL soJouRN IN EyRopE.
Where Bangs and Townsend Wi
Spend the Summer.

There they are2' said the clerk at
the Aberdeen, pointing at two gentle
men, attired in shining silk tiles and
regulation frock coats, and light trous-
ers. The dark man with the large
green plaid scarf is Mr.. Bangs, and the
other is Mr.. Townsend"
The two famous authors who are 10
read at the Peoples church tonight
with Mrs. Ruth McEnery Stuart. de-
clared that they, were most happy to
be interviewed. AT any rate they
were kind enough to help the newspa-
per B1an out in most generous fashion.
81 was born and grew up in the first
rect way. l was educated at Columbia col
lege, and, after finishing the academic
course. and studied law with more or less
assiduity until | had opportunity to as
socpiate myself with Life. There 1 stayed
until 1888, when 1 accepted an editorial po-
sition with Harper's. 1 have occupied the
same berth since then, and my life has been
uneventful."
cat what time Of day do you do your
wrting?" asked the reporter.
Personally. have no time for the mid
night oil business. If I worked at night
would have to awake at 6 o'clock in the
morning, for have three boys who rout me
out about that time. On the occasion of the
last snow storm they came into nv he'd
room while l still slept in the morning. and
after filing my bed with snow, informed me
that it showing. q work from 9 till 12
each morning regularly. Wnen am at hime.
Every other morning Il am at my office at
tending to editorial work.
Speaking of editorial work, I don't mind
saying a work about the common lament
that editors do net give young writer's fair
chance My experience and knowledge in
dictate that the truth of the matter lies the
other way. Editors are looking eagerly for
new material. They realize that the old
stand-bys have got to die some day, and thar
their stock in trade may be exhausted. SO
they are seeking for new yigor. If a person
has something to tell worth telling and tells
it acceptably, he is sure to get a hearing
Another thing, l and other writer's have
been criticised for not taking more care
with our work My experience leads me to
lay it down as a rule that this generation
likes spontaneous writing-not that which is
polished and trimmed until there is no sign
on the rough ends of the work. What If YOU
do make bull here and there; isn't thing
of life worth far more than simethine thai
has been refined until 1t is dead? NV most
successful book was Coffee and Repartee. .
and it took me only two weeks to do it; the
least successfuI was 'Toppleton's Client:' the
first is selling up above 80 900, and in four
years the last has not reached $500
Now it's your turn, said Mr.. Bangs
turning to his associate.
"All right said Mr.. Townsend. what
do you want to know first?''
when did you begin writing?"
81 began to contribute to the papers when
/ was a school-boy In cleveland, but any frst
regular newspaper work was on paper pub
lished in Virginia City. New, which was a
very lively mining town in those days. After
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-16
REDUCES THE GIFT LIST.
Senator Miller Wants Railroad Com.
mtsstoners Elected.

Senator Miller, of Rock county, who
is taking an especial interest in rail-
roads and railroad matters at this SEES.
sion, yesterday introdueedSaf Bill which
II adopted will curtail the appointive
power of the governor by no less saw
age slash than the cutting off those
munificent places on the railroad and
warehouse commission, which are,
probably. the capital prizes in his gift
distribution, after the oil inspector and
surveyor general is fixed. The SEN
ator's idea Is that these positions
should be elective. not appointive, and
1t provides that three qualified electors
shall be chosen at the election of No
vember, 1898, to fill the positions on
that board. 1t also provides that the
terms of the men then holding the
commissionerships shall expire by nmi-
tat1on, and the elective board shall as
sumo control Of the department Jan. 1.
1899.
1t is probable that the introduction
of this bill will precipitate an unfavor-
able report at once on the bill intro
duced by Senator Ringdal for the en-
tire abolition Of the commission
Senator Miller offered a bill provid-
ing that express companies doing bust
ness in the state shall make annual
reports of their gross receipts, and that
they shall be taxed per cent Of the
annual gross receipts as so reported.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-16
WITH INTENT TO AMUSE,

Customer-Look here! All the buttons
came off this coat the first time I wore it.
Cohen-Yes? SO many peoples admire dot
coat dot you shwell NIT pride und burst dose
buttons off.
Mrs. O'Rooney," said Rev. Father Nc
Murphy, why do L never see Patrick at
church now?"
Mrs. O'Rooney shook her head sadly.
us Is anarchsm?"
''Warse than thot, your riverence."
us 1t atheism?'
''Warse. your riverence.'
"What is it, then?''
rheumatism. ''-Pittsburg Chronicle Tele-
graph.
''Yours has been a wasted life" said the
lady who produced the pie.
We'll" said Perry Patettic "some three
years Of it has been. I guess l have spent
about that much time in the workhouse. -
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Sportsman Ito Snobson, who hasn't brought
down a single bird all day)-Do you know
Lord Peckham?
Snobson-Oh, dear. yes, I've often shot at
his house.
Sportsman-Ever hit it?-London Punch.
Papa don't need to say his prayers"
Mamma-Why not?
Cause it's most morning when he goes
to bed."-Brooklyn Life.
Kind lady, viii yer let me have some
thing ter drink?"
There's well right down yonder; Won
can get all the water you want
mo, kind lady; have an iron constitutions
and water will rust it.''-New York Evening
World.