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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-08-17
THE PLATFORM /:

The representatives of the Democratic
party of Maryland, in State Convention
assembled, declare that, after an expert
ence of four years Of Republican ascen-
dency we should make q united effort to
recover political control of the State, so
as to insure TO the people the fullest pro-
lection of life, liberty and property.
The result of the last municipal election
in Baltimore city demonstrates that this
can be accomplished by the harmonious
cooperation of all elements of the party,
without regard to past differences, and
we invite all such to aid us in the political
redemption of our State and the restor-
alton of control to the Democratic party.
We declare our unfaltering allegiance
to the fundamental principles of the
party rs formulated by Thomas Jefferson
and we believe that the practical and
constant application of those principles
TO Federal and State government is es-
sential 20 the perpetuation of our free
institutions.
We insist that in time Of war as well
as peace the freedom CT the press shall
be preserved, and that the righ. Of the
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-08-17


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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-08-17

Truths TO EMPHASIZES. That
he who originates good movement
in behalf of many people must have
large and unselfish sympathies.
That he who rises above enmities
will win greater triumphs than he
who hates enemies.
That nothing 80 unites divided
and discordant people IS the COM
mon worship aud service Of God.
That Gods mercy and kindness
follow men all the years OF their
willful wanderings, and wait till
they turn to him in order to bless
them.
That one cannot be right with
God without being anxious to get
right with men, especially With
Gods people.
That when faults are to be point
ed out and mifortunes mentioned,
it must bs done without vindictive-
ness but with desire to win back
to Gods worship.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-08-17

BRoILED OR FRfED.-It was in
one of the large Chicago restau-
rants that the short little woman
and her tall husband went for din
ner one night last week.
"Will ron have oysters 20 asked
the man. glsncing over the bill OF
fare.
Yes said the short little wo-
man, as she tried in vain to touch
her toes to the floor. And, John,
| want hassock.'
John nodded, and, as he handed
his order TO the waiter, he said /:
Yes, and bring hassock for the
lady
s0ne hassock p asked the waiter
with what John thought more than
ordinary interest, a. he nodded in
the affirmative. Still the waiter
did not 60, but brushed the table
cloth with towel and rearranged
the articles on it several times,
while bis face got very red. Then
he came around to John eide, and
speaking 'sotto voce', said
Say, mister, ! haven't been here
long, and Pm not on to ell these
things. Will the lady have the
hassock broilei or fried p
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-08-17

ed just the other side Of Ragged
Point in a little cove.
Before ] lsnded had thrill.
ing experience. The government
patrol boat sighted me. and, mis-.
taking me for blockade runner,
gave chase. saw them coming q
mile away, aud worked like q
Trojan. AS the boat came nearer
several shots were fred. but none
of them came anywhere near me.
] padded hard TO beat the boat TO
shallow water and did so. As the
canoe grounded jnmped from it
and craxled over small embank-
ment. shakine ~ Ret = tle patrol
boat timed bac5 How my heart
did quicken as | realized was once
more in . friendly country. on l
started IN q little while, end CON-
ing to house. asked for directions
to Richmond.
Return to Richmond.
'.Well, to make long story short
| crossed the Rappahannock river
on cattle barge and finally reach
ed Richmond. / reported to Gen.
Winder and asked for q furlough
in order to 60 home. He listened
to mY story of adventure and did
not believe it. He gave orders to
have me sent back to my regiment,
and | was dowpcast. As | sat in
the hall waiting for the orderly to
escort me to the guard. familiar
face passed. / sslnieri him. for be
was an officer. lie approached aud
recognized me as the man he bad
seen at the Old Capitol prison. i
| told him my story and he promptly
corroborated it to Gen. Winder,
who granted me the fnrlough, and
the next day | was home again..
j. Il. J.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-08-17
SNAP SHOTS.

A take off--anti-fat.
An open-air dcaler-the weather
clerk.
The astronomer does lots of ur-
stairs work.
The topper lives in "the fullness
of time"
Hearts may not be true. but they
cannot be deal beats.
OF course. book on insects
should have fly leaves.
Talk may be cheap, as q rule, bat
loving terms are dear.
We all know that q. w. was
barred foom making a successful
lawyer.
A busy real estate agent always
has lots to see to.
In school for oculists the pn-
pills study the pupils.
Even candle has bad habits /; il
sputters aud takes snuff.
There 10 no real excuse for build
ing blind asylum on an insight
ly site.
'1'm like the working man, !"
thought the yeast. "You can't
keep me down."
The duster. the brio n. bac and
the servant girl together often make
quite a sum Of fractions.
The cycle show exhibitors can.
not say that they are "tireless" in
their efforts TO please.
Whether | am in active service OF
not" said the street sprinkler, my
business seems to be falling be.
hind"
The theatrical scene shiftel
probably does not appreciate q
change Of scene 80 much as some
people. Philadelphia Bulletin.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-08-17

The soothing and healing properties
of Cbamberiain's Cough Remedy, its
pleasant tafte and prompt and pefma-
nent cures, have made IL = great fsvorite
with the people everywhere. For sale
by William II GreeBwell q son, Leon
ardtown. and all country stores.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-08-17
Sketches Of Our Nominees.

Col. John Walter Smith, fhs
Democratic nominee for Governor,
il q native Of Worcester county and
resides at Snow Hill. lie was elect
ed to Congress last fall and has
been q member of the Maryland
Legislature from his native county.
He is one OF the most popular men
in public life on the Eastern Shore,
and has devoted himself with zeal
and energy to number of public
movements for the improvement OF
the business interests Of chat sec-
ton. A large share of the credit
is given to him for the free school
book law now operative in the State,
and for other measures that receiv-
ed his backing while a member OF
the Legislature. He is about So
years of age, and Of genial perso-
nal characteristics.
Col. Smith has been actively iden-
tilted with politics for years, and al
though he only recently entered the
lists as candidate for public Office
he has proved himself most emphat-
ically q winner. He is now q State
Senator and member of Congress,
and if elected next fall. would then
be Governor of the State also. OF
course, in the event of his election
to the Governorship, he would i'm
mediately resign all other offices.
DR.. JOSHUA w. Herring.
DIR. j. w. Herring is a resident of
Westminster and has been promi-
nent for some years in the politics
and public life Of Carroll county.
AS member of the State Senate
he made favorable impression By
his faithful performance of his dn-
ty and impartial rulings upon mat
ters that came before him as the
chairman of q number of impor-
tant committees. He is o bank
president and o keen and success
ful business man, and held for some
time the position Of president Of
the Maryland Bankers' Association,
delivering the annual address be-
fore that Association at its meeting
in Ocean City a few weeks ago. He
is respected and esteemed by all
classes of citizens in his native
county and has hosts of friends
and supporters in both parties ia
Carroll.
Hon. IsIDoR RAYNER.
Hon. Isidor Rayner, the nominee
for Attorney General, was born in
Baltimore 40 years ago. His repu-
tation as lawyer and orator ex-
tends far beyond the confines of the
State. In 1870, he graduated from
the University Of Virginia and then
took up the study of law. Soon
otter his admission to the bar, he
attracted public attention by his
oratory, and in 1878 was elected to
the Maryland Legislature. In 1886
he was State Senator, and in 1888
was sent to Congress. In Congress
his record was so brilliant as to win
recognition all over the country,
and he was twice returned, in 1890
and 1892.
While in Congress he was mem.
Der of the Committees on Foreign
Relations and on Coinage and Cur
rency. The several speeches he
made while there were among the
ablest of that time, and ell of them
were characterized by firm adhe-
renee to the principle Of orthodox
Democracy. The best remember
ed OF them ia perhaps that one he
delivered in Q debate on the tar
if.
THE PLATFORM
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-08-17

LISCoLN's PRoyERBs.-An al.
tograph letter which | should like
to own was shown to me q few days
ago. "A Lincoln" vas boldly
signed at the end Of it. and this
wisdom was there, paragrapbed in
this wise
"Do not worry.
"Est three square meals day.
"Say your prayers.
"Think Of your wife.
BE courteous to your creditors.
keep your digestion good.
"Steer clear Of biliousness.
Exercise.
"Go slow and easy.
"Maybe there are other things
that your special case requires to
make ron happy. my friend, these,
| reckon, will gives you a good lift
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-08-17
Story ofan Escaped Confederate.



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in the distance. AT first thouaht
it was the soldiers coming after me.
bat as got nearer found it to
be house. OautiousIy / knocked
At the door. A comely LADY re-
sponded. | told her was an es-
capped prisoner and asked for food
and dry clothing. Cantioning me
TO be still. lest the servants over
.heard<me, she called to Der brother
ind x6en he ekns - i1xifsd ii.
g s6s 16l9s II1 6eafd 1z sEofy
and then brought me food and
clothing, and . bottle Of whisky.
! drank freely and 1t put new life
into me. After had partaken
sumptuousiy OF the food, and had
put on the dry clothes, be pressed
roll OF money into my hand and
-, -
nrom;.a.s : ,honssnd t;ns. ,h., /,
wonIa die sr.t and t,.a, 80, a., =
a westerly direction. All n;vht
long i travelled and whan aav,;sh,
came 7 sls,t IN N. hoavv -.
growth
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;nn u.,, ha..s-h..arssl 3.
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zsfugs found.
"When night came again i
pushed on and arrived at q fine
house, just as the family was about
TO take supper. 1t was the home
of a man named Hewitt, the father
of che man We met yesterday. Old
man Hewitt Eas not at home, but
his wife permitted me TO stay IN
the yard until he returned. When
he came ! was called in and closely
questioned. He gave me my sup
per and put a bed in the dining
room, where he proved his friend
ship, as he said, by making his son
sleep with me. That night the SOL
diers surrounded the house. looking
for me. Mr.. Hewitt took me out
through the cellar and hid me under
q big holly tree. There remained
all night.
eat the fiist streaks of dawn /
heard Mr.. Hewitt calling me. l
responded and was placed in charge
of the son John, who was directed
to carry me to old man Goldsberry's
who had agreed to row me across
the river for two barrels of corn. |
shall never forget that trip and the
loyal devotion of that boy. We
skirted Herring creek for miles,
choosing the dense woods in prefer
eIsce to the highway. At length
we reached the house of Goldsberry.
The old man said he was sorry, but
the Yankees had taken all his boats
and be could not get me across the
river that day for any price. On
my way to the house ! had noticed
small diiapidated canoe In the
creek, and asked u ! might take
that lie said certainly, but 1t was
ieaky, and, besides, the river was
running so nIgn l couid not posi-
Oily cross. Leave tnat 70 me- l
said, ana, nnrrying on soon re-
turned with the boat. Ii was IN
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-08-17

doctor, examine my tongue, /"
said . giddy woman, "and tell me
what il needs. -.
Rest" said the doctor.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-08-17

"The wind was blowing gale
and the waves were running high.
Once / made up my mind to re-
turn and wait 6 more favorable op-
portunity, but as / turned my head
/ got glimpse Of some soldiers q
short distance up the shore and that
settled it. With renewed vigor |
welded the paddle. stopping every
little while to bail out the water.
which threatened to swamp me. /
steered for the nearest bit of dear
old yirgii.ia | could see. and land
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-26

Chicago. Dec. 26.-Thc Chronicle to-
day says; a man supposed to be dead
appeared In Chicago yesterday and by
signing n telegram made New York
life Insurance company present Of
10000. This was the news sent to Los
Angeles, California, thereby deepening
a mystery that has puzzled the western
city since the supposed body OF Aaron
Wolfsohn was found In a lodging house
under conditions that indicated suicide
by nsphyxiatlon.
Wolfsohn came to Chicago to see At
torney O'Brvnn Of the Insurance COM
pany regarding restitution to the
company OF the 10000 insurance paid
the Los Angeles county public admins
traitor for the heirs of the supposed
Wolfsohn. Foil wing the conference
Wolfsohn wrote out the following tclc-
gram. addressed 10 the public ndmlnis-
traitor OF Los Angeles:
II am alive and here in Chicago.
order YOU 10 replace the money paid
you by the Insurance company immcdi-
atcly. | sign this telegram IN the pres
cncc OF three Witnesses. my bother In
law. my uncle and the company's at
torncy. u. O'iiryan.
Wolfsohn's assertion that he II alive
only deepens the mystery regarding the
idcnty ana manner OF death OF the uni
Identified man, The lattcr's body was
found In "A lodging house OF Los An
geles July ~ last.
The remarkable likeness between
Wolfsohn and the unknown IL shown
by photographs exhibited by Mr..
o'Iirynn. Both are men OF about 80
years OF age with peculiarly shaped
mouths. pointed chins and prominent
noses and dark hair In the corpse.
however. the checks are slightly more
snllow and the hair IN darker than
Wolfsohn's. by clipping the mous,nchc
tips OF the dead man some one had
made his facial appearance almost
Identical with that OF the real policy
holder.
According to wolfsohn the FIRST ha
heard OF his reputed death was when
he came To this city last month to WIS.,
II his uncle. After u visit to his st.
Louis relatives he returned. as he said,
to clear up the matter AS result OF
his conference with Mr.. o'Brvan he
signed the telegram that will secure to
the insurance men return OF the $780,
OOO
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-26

Minneapolis. MINI. Dec. ga dis
patch from london was received this
morning by Rev. g. i. Davis. pastor OF
the bloomington avenue NJ. u. church.
stating that two OF his brothers were
with Gen. Mcthuen's forces and were In
the thick Of the flght at Mod1cr river.
No details were given. except that the
dispatch indicates that the worst IL to
be feared. as Il emphasizes the fact
that the naval brigade. Of which the
two brothers were members. suffered
terribly In the battle. Mr. Davis stated
that the information had aroused the
worst fears Tor the safety Of his broth
ora, az he had not known before today
that they were with that division Of
the naval brigade engaged nj Moddcr
river. The only detail added 20 the
message II that the long march Of Gen.
Methuen before the battle caused great
suffering among the men and was one
~ the most severe marches In the re-
cent history Of the British army.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-26
WI InNr.iivntc Clark.

New York. Dec. ga special to the
Herald from Washington. says: Mem
bers OF the Senate committee ON privl-
legcs and elections declare that they
viii carry on the Investigation OF Sem
ator clark's case without regard to the
decision OF the Montana supreme court,
under which John Il. Welcome was
dlsbarred from practice on charges OF
bribery In connection with Senator
Clark's election.
I'VE slt rs n court" said one OF the
members. and we consider all the
facts bearing upon these cases In a
purely judicial manner. Even II the
supreme court had declared that Clark
himself was guilty OF attempts to bride,
or whatever they charge him with. we
could pay no attention to II. He was
not party to the case, and OF course
had no chance to present his side. We
have nothing whatever TO do with Mr..
Welcome, We Will try the Clark case
ON It's merits
Former Judge Jere Wilson. leading
local counsel for those who are contest
Ing Senator Clark's seat. has indicated
"a desire to have summoned about
twenty-four witnesses from Montana
at n cost OF about $500 for each, irrc-
spectlve OF the time he has to remain
here. No witnesses VIII be summoned
until Congress re-convenes.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-26

Niagara. Falls. ". v. Dec. 25.-This
evening two young men whose names
are unknown. were driven to the elm
above the promenade at the Whirlpool
rapids on the Canadian side OF the river
and were lowered to the Promenade.
They did not return In an hour and
search was made for them. No trace
Of them could be found and the police
were notified. FOOTPRINTS Of the two
men In the snow were followed to the
extreme end OF the promenade toward
the whirlpool. Further along the bank
there were signs OF body having fallen
IN the snow and the footprints OF only
one man could be disccrned owing
10 the darkness the search had 10 be
discontinued. but men are stationed
along the river on the watch for the
appearance OF either OF the men, The
police are inclined TO look on the mys-
ieflous affair as a case OF murder ana
suicide or double suicide.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-26
To GOV. JOHNSTON.
senator Morean send. Ills warmcst Com
ailments to Executive.

birmingham, Ala. Dec. Ex-senator
John II. Morgan has replied TO the omen
letter OF Gov. Johnston, charging that
certain indirect statements made con-
corning his (Johnston's) connection with
the university land scandal upon the
floor OF the United States Senate We're
untrue. The reply severely criticlsos
the governors action In connection with
the sale OF valuable mineral lands Of
the state university 10 the Sloss-shef-
field Steel and Iron company. IL con-
tlnucs In part.
"You have attempted 70 put my state
ment In false and garblcd way 10 that
you could make denial OF what YOU
either invented or profess TO have heard
that I have said In the Senate. knowing
that you could not deny what l did
say"
After quoting from the record the
words used In reference 10 the Alabama
corporations. seeking protection OF the
laws OF New Jersey. Senator Morgan
continues; "The charge Ia distinct and
unamblguous that y owned or had
owned a large amount of stock In an
Alabama corporation, one OF several
that had sold their property Of every
kind TO the New Jersey company, and
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-26
To stop Boer sympathisers.

Chicago. Dec. 26.--A special TO the
Record from Washington says.
The British embassy, II n understood.
has within "a hours called the attention
Of the state department to the pro- pocr
feeling In the United States. with the
suggestion that this government exer-
the sailing Of filibustering expeditions
to South Africa.
The state department replied that II
would do Its best to preserve the law
Of neutrality. and cited the fact that q
vessel which sailed recently from Bal
tlmoro TO Philadelphia, presumably des-
tined for Lorenzo Marquez. II being
closely watched by the revenue cutter
service. This vessel. II is said. was
secured for the shipment OF 500 men
from the United States 60 South Africa
for participation In the South African
war on the BOer side.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-26
Tommy Gets Canned bee.

Chicago. Dec. 2G.-The employees of
the canning department OF Armour q
Company. at the stock yards. worked
Christmas day iilllns u rush order sent
by the British government. For al
most a week night and day shifts OF
men have been kept at work. Recently.
II IL said. two large orders came from
the English government officials for
meats for the army. The supplies are
intended for the British forces In South
Africa. II IL expected the order VIII
be filed before the week Is out The
supplies viii be carried east In special
trains and shipped ~ once to Cape
town.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-26
Testing Renewal Process.

Knoxville. Tenn. Dec. ga new
way OF making coke. known aa the
Aenevnl process IL undergoing a series
., tests In this city under the direction
~ tennessee Coal and Coke company.
% Jar the tests have met expectations
". advocates and the hope Is on
,sr,hined that solution OF the difficult
urise OF sulphur has at last been found.
iests are being made In Tennessee coal
WI NJ, present, In a few days Ohio Goals
Ihe new process separates and makes
valuable the bl-products. pns. am
monih and tar. Gas from the three
"'ens now In operation affords fuel for
= noilor near by. The Renewal process
~ IN some respects similar TO the Sal
nai nrocesa used In the South at Blr-
,hlnghnm. hut IL said to be simpler and
Tess expensive