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Saint Mary's beacon., 1899-10-19
Saul LeFinson,
Matchmaker and JeEeler,
!. LEoElRDYoHE. - Maryland.

have fitted up my place OF business with a
arst-class stock OF 6eIfd ssosd nnd Pure
silver Watches, saifa Gold REnEs,
Chains and ast kfnda ef xewelry..
special attention paid 10 fittlng SPECTA-
CLES AND EYEGLASSES. the glasses OF
which are the very BEST PEBBLES. am
prepared 10 suit all persons and ages. Every
pair OF glasses is given for trial for SIX months
20 my customers. Old glasses repaired and
adjusted In the very best manner. Beware OF
imifarionsi
The people of st. Mary's county have now
an opportunity of purchasing watches, clocks
aud al kinds OF Jeweiry that are guaranteed
and warranted to be just as represented.
IDENTIFY relied upon.
Old gold and silver bought or exchanged for
new goods All orders by mail will receive
prompt attention.
Ny place os business Is In tho new building
of Mr.. Francis ". King. adjoining tho law Of
nee Of Robert g. Combs, Esqr. Leonardtown,
Maryland.
REFERENCES:
Zach X. Morgan. ~. ID. Joseph H. Key.
~ harris Camalier. 10 i: Morgan.
Capt. VIM Norris, w.R. Sparks,
Philip L. Buckler, H. Abeif
April 27-tfa
Saint Mary's beacon., 1899-10-19

MOktC6 10 GFGQttOf8s
Orphans Court OF st. Mary's County.
Set Sept. ~. 1888.
Ordered by the Court, That II. Harris
Camalier, administrator of
CHARLES X. BREWER,
late OF st. Mary's county, Maryland. deceased,
give the notice required by law to the deceas-
eds creditors to exhibit their clai MS and that
the same be published once q week for six sue.
cessiye weeks in the ST. Mary's BEACON.
Test: PHILIPT. BUCKLER
Register Wills for st. Mary's county.
NOTICE.
In pursuance OF the above order. hereby
give notice that have obtained from the Or
phanss Court OF ST. Mary's county, Mars land.
letters of administration on the personal estate
OF Charles u. Brewer. late of said county,
deceased; An persons having claims against
the said deceased are hereby notified to exhibit
the same with the proper vouchers attached
thereto TO the subscriber. on or before the 18th
day OF May. le0o, they viii otherwise by law
be excluded from the benefits Of the said es-
tate. All persons indebted to the deceased are
requested TO make immediate payment TO the
subscribers.
ID. HARRIS CAVALIER.
Sept. ath. g9-0w Administrator.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1899-10-19
LEoNARDrowx, MD, Oct. Q, 1899.

LEoSARDTowS, Md, Oct. 2, 1899.
This is to certify that I being a trus-
tee of Maryland Springs school, and
having heard that Mr.. Lewis G. Thomp-
SON intended TO resign his appointment
as teacher of said school on account of
the patrons refusing to send to him. /
went to see Mr.. j. j. Bowles, one of the
trustees of said school relative to the ap-
pointment of teacher; that he had
previously given me to understand in
case Mr.. Thompson resigned he would
stand by patrons of the school and sup
port Mr.. p. II. Dorsey, jr., for teacher.
But when saw him on this occasion he
said that Judge ID. j. Payne had been
there the day before and had told him
(Bowles) that the patrons of the school
blamed him very much for Mr.. TEomp-
sons appointment as teacher, and that
he (Payne) would give them one of the
best teachers in the county for their
school and that he (Payne) did not tell
him [Bowlesl who the teacher was and
that he Bowlesl did not know until he
saw Mr.. w. G. Reeder the night after he
saw Judge Payne that the teacher was
Mr.. Charles Adams, but that he could
not now support Mr.. Dorsey.
Very Respectfully,
JOHN B. DAWSON.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1899-10-19

DRIDGE FARM, 100 ACRES, sass@
I'D adjoins Leonardtown. Cheap. ea
FROGS MARSH FARM on 81. -.
Mary's river. 40 ACRES. Splendid
improvements. Cheap. Entry now. or
for rent. Oilers received by
III. III. STEPHENS,
230 Strickef Street, Baltimore.
May 1S-tf.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1899-10-19
FREE SCHOLARSHIP

A Competitive Examination viii be
held in the Public School Building,
Leonardsown. on
SATURDAY, 0ctoher 2sth, 1888,
For > scholarship in Maryland Agricnl-
tural College, and scholarship in Wash
inzton College.
The scholarship In the NJ. A. G. re-
lieves the holder Of payment Of about
one-haif the Colleges charges, and the
Washington College Scholarship gives
the holder free tuition.
Examination begins at $50 q. m.
By Order,
GEORGE w. JOY,
Oct- lS-2t Examiner.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1899-10-19

LovEvILLE. MD. Oct. 2, 1899.
Mr.. p. H. Dorsey, Jr,,
Clements, Maryland.
Dear Sir I'm answer TO your question
take pleasure in stating that Mr.. Lewis
@. Thompson did say to me in q conyer-
sation had with him that he TThomp-
son1 haG no idea OF applying for Mary
land Springs school until Judge Payne
told him 10 do so saving he could ret IL
IL he lThompsonl wanted ii. I also
state that told Judge Payne before the
trustees we're appointed that Mr.. Wath-
en- and myself were on friendly terms.
Very Respectfully,
JosEPH LATHAM.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1899-10-19

The polls shall be opened 8 o'clock,
A. NJ, and close at 6 o'clock, p. NJ.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1899-10-19
Election Notice.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRO-
4 visions Of the Code Of Public General
Laws, Article XXXITI, section Is. We,
the Board Of Supervisors Of Election FOR
$. Mary's county. hereby give notice TO
I'll whom is may concern. that an cleo
tion viii be held IN Sc. Mary's county on
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An Excellent Concert.

The concert given by three New York
artists, in Coburn hall, Monday evening
last, drew altogether too small an audi
ence, but it was one which made up in
appreciation and enthusiasm what it
lacked 10 numbers.
The musicians were Mrs. Antonio
Sawyer, contralto; Miss Carolyn Yeaton,
pianist and Mr.. Hubert Arnold, volinist.
1t would be hard to tell which of the
three gave the most enjoy ment. Mrs.
Sawyer has an unusually beautiful voice
and is delightful singer. Miss Yeaton
is skilled pianist and plays with much
taste, while Mr.. Arnold plays the violin
as only an artist can. They gave fine
program and responded generously to
the encores, and the concert WAS one of
the kind that Skowhegan people have
the pleasure of listening to only once in
while.
AT the close of the entertainment a
short reception was held in the parlors
of Hotel Coburn. and number availed
themselves of the privilege of meeting
their entertainers, and expressing their
thanks in person for the enjoyment of
the evening.
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LATE LOCALS.

Maurice Pratt of Boston, is home for a
brief visit to his mother.
Geo. W. Cover, Esq, was in Bangor
this week ON legal business.
Mrs. John hashon and son Charles are
on visit to relatives in Portsmouth,
n. II.
Jos. Partridge went to St. Johnsbury,
VT, by the train of Tuesday on a bust
ness trip.
Marshall c. Viles was home from
Portland, for a few days the past week,
returning Monday afternoon.
Mrs, VIM. j, Estabrook and daughter,
Pearle, are on visit to relatives in
Caribou and other Aroostook towns.
Ray Duryea and Bert Clifford, who
have been visiting relatives here, return
ed to their home in Newark, \. j.
Saturday morning.
Mrs. {. A Ross with her little daugh-
ter and Harold left home this morning
on a visit to relatives in New Hampshire
and Massachusetts.
Mr.. land Mrs. Ezra McIntire, who have
been visiting at the home Of John Wes-
ton, left here Tuesday for their home in
Neponset, Wisconsin.
Mrs. Roswell P, Taylor, son and
daughter OF Melrose, Mass. were among
the arrivals by last nights train, on a
visit to relatives in town.
Miss Harriet Bickford, cashier at w.
II. wildes returned Saturday night,
from two weeks vacation passed in
Boston and at Hillsboro, n. II.
Archer d. Grover, who has lately
been appointed assistant in the electri-
cal depa .tment, u. of M, has returned
to his duties after passing a few days in
town with friends.
Mrs. Lizzie Lombard and her sister,
Sara, arrived in town by last nights
train going to the home of their parents,
Joshua Burns and wife in Madison, to
pass their vacation.
An Albino in Continental costume has
attracted much attention on our streets
the past two days. lie is advertising
cascarets and last evening gave a window
display at SIMPSONS the corner drug
gist.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Lockwood of
Norridgewock were in town Saturday
and made US a call. They are among our
oldest patrons, having taken the REPOR-
TER and its predecessors for forty years
or more.
A crew of 30 men hired in this place,
left by the afternoon train of Monday,
in special ear for Caribou, where they
will he employed on the railroad in
course of construction between that
place and Millinocket.
Rev. George F. began. rector Of the
Episcopal church AT Augusta, and of
st. GATHERINGS Hall the Augusta
school for girls, was in town, Tuesday,
in the interest of that institution. An
advertisement appears elsewhere in the
REPORTER this week.
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Mrs Helen A Sands Of Se@ York
aged 3d. died very suddenly On In Z
S. s. New York. at Bar Hdfbof NJ
She had Just assembled The gangway ans
was about to grasp the hand Of A.
miral Sampson. who was waiting to -.
ceive IN T.. when she fell to the deck AM
soon expired
Rev. Alnise Russell Neylns Paulist
father of tho community. died at New
York Father NeVins died from BriRhtss
disease. which developed into serious
stage nearly a year ago. although ms
health had long been poor. Two weeks
ago he had a stroke Of paralysis. Father
Nevins was born in Philadelphia Feb Il
1853.
Albert +. Davis. former clerk In he
Cleveland NaterWorks department un-
der the McKisson administration, MAS
arrested. charged with defrauding the
city out Of $igo0. A council committee
is investigating the various departments
Of the city government. and IL is stated
that startling discrepancies have been
discovered
Advices from Edmonton state that
Is survivors of the Edmonton tril have
reached there from the interior Among
them is McClentice, Winchester y. II
| Three of them came from Black Mud
River on the upper Lizard About 10
| men wintered above them on the Brule
| Portage. About 10 died on the Lard
| through scurvy and accident.
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FOREIGN SUMMARY.

The collier Nero has sailed from Ma
Mia for Guam. The Marblehead has
arrived at Panama
The assembly of Victoria adopted a
resolution pledging the colony to join
the Pacific cable scheme.
Earthquake shocks. accompanied by
torrential rain, are reported from the
central portion of Portugal.
The companionship Of the Order Of St
Michael and St George has been CON
ferred upon T. b. S. MaXse. the British
consul at Samoa.
A. l.. Palmer. ex-judge of the supreme
court of New Brunswick. died at 81
John. He was injured Whiie stepping
from a street car in Boston a short time
ago.
Spain announces a quarantine on
everything arriving from Portugal
Sanitary posts have been established ON
the frontier for the inspection OF tray
elers.
The pope has appointed Cardinal
Logue. primate of ireland, apostolic
delegate to Ireland for the purpose of
presiding at the national synod of Irish
bishops to be held in laoo
The training ship Alliance has eft
Southampton for cruise of the Medt-
tcrranean. She Will touch at Gibraltar
and will there probably meet Admiral
Deweys flagship Olympia
An American named Black who has
been residing in Epinal, capital of the
department of Nosges has ben expelled
from France on suspicion Of espionage.
Ostensbly he dealt in photographs.
Consul General Holloway reports to
the state department from St peters
burg that it is reliably stated that Eng
fish capitalists have recently invested
SO 900 600 in petroleum lands in Russia.
The Peruvian government has received
dispatches announcing the defeat of the
revolutionists at all points. 1t I, aid
that Vizcarra. the rebel leader. will have
TO seek refuge In Ecuador or gre himself
up.
An enthusiastic meeting OF 5000
Hebrews was held at London for the
purpose of expressing sympathy with
Captain Dreyfus. 1t was resolved. in
the event of the acquittal of Dreyfus, 20
hold a meeting of rejoicing.
Reports from the French treaty coast
indicate that the results of the season 5
operations thus far are very unfavorable
to the French codfishers and lobster
packers The catch in both these staples
is far below the average.
Dispatches from Durham Natal. an
nounce that an armor plated train, fitted
with loopholes, has been sent to the
Natal Transvaal border, and that ar
tinery of the Orange Free States is going
to occupy Van Remen's pass,
The French government is about to
expend several million francs on the
coast defenses of Caledonia, according
TO a report to the state department from
our commercial agent there. Mr.. Wolf.
The work hasNalready commenced
A St. Petersburg dispatch says it is
proposed, after the close of the Paris
exposition next year, to open an Ameri-
can exhibition either in Moscow or II.
Petersburg. to consist chiefly Of Ameri-
can exhibits from Paris With view Of
extending American trade.
The government Of the grand duchy of
Baden has forbidden any aud every
demonstration proposed in honor Of the
victims Of the unsuccessful rebellion Of
1919. when the Democratic party. under
Brentano took possession of Carlsruhe
and he'd it until the Prussan forces ef-
fected the restoration of the duke.
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Death of Mrs. l.. Il. Steward.

Death of Mrs. l.. L. Steward.
Mrs. Fanny (Wyman), wife of Levi +.
Steward, died at the family home on
Main street, Saturday afternoon the 18th
instant, aged IS years.
She had not enjoyed good health since
a severe illness about Is years ago. and
her later years have been years of sick
ness and suffering but she was always
patient.
she WAS born in Bloomfield and al
ways lived in that town and Skowhegau.
She was one of a family of ten children,
five boys and five girls and she was the
mother of nine children, six of whom
survive her, viz; Wyman Steward, John
II. Steward of this town; Levi Ste ward
OF Minneapolis, MINI. Mrs. C. l.. Webb,
Mrs. F. A. Nolin and Mira. Henry
Leavitt of this town.
She was married to Levi L. Steward,
Nov. IA, 1871, and he survives her. She
was admitted to membership in the Con
gregational Church when Il years of
age, and took letter from that church
and Joined the First Baptist Church in
December 1913, since which time she has
been a worthy member. She was
much beloved by her family and many
friends.
Funeral services were held at her late
home, Tuesday morning at 1910 o'clock
conducted by Rev. Harry F. Huse, pas
tor of the First Baptist Church, and were
attended by many of her friends and
neighbors. Messrs. E. w. Marble,
Hiram 5. Steward, r. L. Mitchell and
Henry X. White ofliciated as bearers.
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Free of Charge.

Amy adult suffering from a cold set
tied on the breast, bronchitis, throat or
lung troubles of any nature, who will
call on GEO. E. SAMPSON, {. W. Fol-
som or BIxBY & BUCK will be presented
with a sample bottle of BosCHEE's GER
MAN SYRUP, FREE OF CHARGE. Only
one bottle given to one person, and none
to children without order from parents.
No throat or lung remedy ever had
such sale as BOsCHEE's GERMAN SY-
RUP in all parts of the civilized world.
Twenty years ago millions of bottles
we're given away, and your druggists will
tell you its success was marvellous. 1t
is really the only Throat and Lung Rem
edy generally endorsed by physicians.
One rs cent bottle will cure or prove its
value. Sold by all druggists in this city.
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Sudden Death of Leon Laid.

LeoE Laid, son of Mr.. and Mrs. f. W.
Ladd, died suddenly, while ut work in
l.. w. Weston & Co.'S saw mill, Frida?,
AT about ll.30 o'clock, a. m. He had
been in his usual health of late but re.
marked to his mother in the morning,
that he did not feel as we'll as usual, and
Just before his death said 10 A. F. Bick-
ford, foreman in the mill, that he would
not work in the afternoon if he would
get someone to take his place. Mr..
Bickford told him he would get man to
relieve him and if he wished to he could
stop work then. The young man said
he would work till noon, but he sank
down aud died within few minutes
Mr.. Ladd was born in Milo, Me-, lived
in Skowhegan with his parents some 10
years except when away from home at
work and for some months had, with
his father, been employed in Weston's
lumber mill. His age WAS y years and
the cause of his death was heart disease
induced by rheumatic fever of which he
had several runs of late.
His death is severe blow to the par
ents, particularly his mother, as he was
the only child left.
Funeral services were held from the
family home Sunday afternoon, conduct.
ed by Rev. w. II. Spencer, pastor of the
Bethany Baptist Church.
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F. w. DEvoE d 60

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS: The fol-
lowing are the real estate transfers re-
Gently recorded at the county registry:
Hartland-W. f. Dearborn to &. NJ.
Lancy 5000.
Madison-C has. o. Beal to d. l.
McCollar ,$275; l.. |. Hilton to Geo. w.
Lake, 800.
Starks-Frst Natl. Blk. of Madison
to |. w, Cushing ct al, $1.00.
Athens-Mary Brown to Jeremiah
Brown, $500.
New Portland-Mary f. Fletcher to
Fred Berry, $500.
Holeb-E. j. Lawrence ct ais to In
tern'l Railway Co, $1,000.
Bieelow-A. l.. Savage to Della S,
Savage, $500.
Fairfield Florence NJ. McFadden to
Melville Emery, $500.
Norridgewock-Ann +. Powers to
II. M. Haywood, Sl.00; Annie E. Powers
ct ais to Rose NJ. Haywood, $l.00.
Mercer-C. NJ. Chapman ct ais to G..
ID. Sawyer, $500.
Flagstaff l.. F. Wing to A. p. Wing,
$3.50.
Palmyra-Mary Jane Fairbrother to
Waverly Wooden Co., $4,000.
Observation-Disclosures b. Haskell ct al
to Mary f. Walker, $2l2.50; Katherine
B. Haskell to d. ID. Winslow, 5000; A.
l.. Sylvester to Albert S. Bardeu, 5000,
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Nfckle in the Slot.

Parents and guardians would grieve
over the demoralzing influences of the
nickle in the slot machines now in oper-
alton throughout our village, could they
witness it. 1t is bad enough to see
great live men patronize the other fell
lows game, but to witness the draft
upon the pocket money of the boys is
frightiul education for their future lives.
The time has, or should have long since
come, to call halt in such primary
lessons in gambling. Our defenders
against crime should see to it that such
machines are removed from the business
places where honorable people may
expect to witness better things.
OBSERVER.
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BOSTON PRODUCE MARKET.

The flour market Is little frmer on
the continued firmness of cash wheat
at Minneapolis. with the mlllers re-
fusing to accept OF bids. except at
stronger prices.
Cornmeal is unchanged. with oatmeal
and the cereals quiet.
Corn is little changed. with quiet
demand.
Oats are a little tirmer. at least on oats
to arrive.
Hay and straw are quiet with litu"
change. Miilfeed is easy
No changes are noted in pork and lard.
A better trade was noted In beef, with
forequarters tirmer
Pork and lard are steady.
Muttons are fairly steady, with Veals
in fun supply and easy
Poultry is not much changed, with
alive easy
Butter is firm, with better prices real
tied. Cheese is Wei sustained. Eggs
are in quiet demand but reported fairly
sustained.
Beans are in quiet request and un-
changed. Apples continue duh and
easy.
Potatoes are little frmer with good
sweets irmer and higher
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COUNTY OFFICERS.

Clerk of Courts:
Newell W. BRAlNERo,. .............'..SR owhegan
County Attorney:
CHARLES o. SNAIL, .............. ...'..'.N Madison
Judge OF Probate:
LDwAFp F. DANfoRrH,. ............'. .Skowheean
Register Of Probate:
NATHAN FOWLER, '.Skowhegan
Register Of Deeds
LlEvELLYN GOODWIN, ........t......- .skow hogan
Treasurer:
R. I. PArrEN,................ Skowhcgan
Sheriff and Jaer;
FRASk P PEssELL, ............. ......- skowhegan
DEPUTIES VIM. F. Mutt, Fairfield; F. L. Harding,
Madison $. w. Herrick, Harmony; c. b. Haskell,
Pttsheld; F. s. Parsons, No. Arson; K. 5.
Williams, Hartland; Hiram NJ. Waugh, Starks
Charles f. Ham, Bingham; 5. S. Walker, North New
Portland; Cornelius A. Merrill solon; Calvin II
Jones, Athens; b. +. Jones, So. Norridgewoek; W
Guy Pennell, Skowhegan.
L. H. Mills, Messenger.
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Letter to Geo. Washburn.
Skowhegan, Me

SkoWhegan, Me.
Dear Sir: 1t takes 1000 gallons of
paint for the two big hotels at Coney
Observation-Disclosures and Oriental. They
are painted once in three years with De-
voc lead and zinc.
Why so often? Three reasons: ID
sea air cuts paint; (2) sand in the wind
cuts paint; CD hotels, especially pleas
ure hotels, want freshness and color as
much as protection. Once in three years
is often enough and not too often to
paint hotel on windy sand beach.
How long do you think lead and oil
would last there? One year. Is there
anything for you in this?
Yours truly,
f. W. DENOE d 60.
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St. Johns, Aug. 16.-The mail steamer
Labrador from Labrador reports that
the entire coast Is bloehaded with ie.
foes from the northern extremity south
to the straits of Belle lsle. such "A con
dition is unprecedented In the history
OF the northern waters. 1t viii not only
seriously injure the cod fishing Industry.
but greatly increases the difficulties for
ocean steamers making the passage by
way Of the straits.
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DR.. jacob G. Schuman, the president
Of the Philippine commission, has re-
turned and was interviewed in San Fran
cisco. According to this interview he
appears to regard China as the great
International issue. England and Japan
feel that America should hold with them
in preventing the dismemberment of
China by Russia. He regards the situa-
ton as momentous. "No one can tell
what may happen he says.