davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-24

others in endless trouble before they are
through with it. for il is not TO be sup
posed that these valiant defenders OF
inslilted wonmanhood can set upon a
defcnselcss. unsuspecting man. and ny
their overpowerng numbers brutaHy
beat him. and then vaunt their heroic
deed through the columns of your pa
per, and go unscathed of righteous pun
shment.
Mr.. Woodard states that on the day
previous to the assault tthe day the i'll
suit was deliyoredD. he was on the dock
until late in the evening: that he, then
went straight to his hotel in company
with three gentlemen whose names he
has: that he remained at the hotel the
remainder of the evening and night, in
the meantime settling his motel bill, as
the potato shipments We're about over,
and prepared to leave for his home on
the following morning. He was with
friends the whole time. and can clearly
prove that he was not on the street
where the insult occurred ut any time
during the day in question. That the
next morning, after walking around
town. shaking hands with friends. he
went to the depot and bought his ticket
platform a man ran up. and grabbed
him by the throat. thar two or three
others tripped him up, and bound his
legs. while another stood off and lashed
him with a whip. He was perfectly
dumbfoundcd. the attack was so unex-
pected. and he tried to explain that they
had the wrong man. but they would not
let MIN say a word, nor could he as
one of the ruffians had his tongue
choked ont. They then drove him on
the train with pistols and threats OF
death If he did net comply.
Mr.. Woodland states that lie could not
learn the name Of the lady and would
not know her if he were to see her, that
he did learn on the train, however. that
she was driven down to the depot. and
pointed himself out as the man. Your
correspondent gave as one of the means
of Identification the suit of clothes he
wore In this connection Mr.. Woodland
says that he had on an entirely different
suit from the day before.
JOS. f. JOHNSON.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-24
BIBLICAL ASSEMBLY.

Charlotte. y. c.. June 23.-Rev. DIR.
J. S. Watkins. of Spartanburg, 5. e..
Presbyterian church. addressed the pas
tors conference Of the Southern Biblical
Assembly this morning. \ paper was
read contributed by Rev. I'll. h. Rond-
thaler. of Salem. y. c., of the Moravlan
church. The subject of both were "Ihe
Bible in the Pulpit"
The yonng peoples conference was ad-
dressed by Rev. G. Z. Wilson. of Sum
nlerville, S. c., on the subject, The
Bible and Character Building n
paper by Miss Carrie Mclean, of Char
lotte. was read.
Rev. DR.. j. Egilbert, of Washington.
u c. spoke at night on the subject.
.'The Bible Gods Book"
I he various schools and classes of the
assembly continued as usual i'll the vari-
Gus city churches.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-24
HON. +. J. SEMMES DEAD.
Passed Away Suddenly mt His Home
in New Orleans.

New Orleans. June 23.-Hon. Thomas
jenkins Semmes died almost on the
stroke of II last night. His death was
unexpected: his passing tragically sud
den. As Was his custom the Judge spent
the evening at the Boston Club. He
seemed in unusual health and spirits
and entered into the general conversa-
ton with noticeable animation. At
about 1870 he arose and bade those
about him CHEEKY good night.
Mr. Semmes seems to have gone di-
rectly to his home. AS nearly as the
servant could recall he arrived there at
II 40 o'clock and there was nothing
about his appearance that attracted un-
usual attention. In about ten minutes
the maid servant heard his calling i'll Il
loud and strange voice. She ran at
once to his room and found him partially
disrobed and i'm great distress. DIR.
Mioton was called but by the time he
reached the bed-chamber the sufferer
was far beyond human aid. 1t was evil
dent at glance that he was in the
throes of some vital collapse, probably
failure of the heart.
Thomas jenkins Semmes was born in
Georgetown. ID. c.. December list, 1871,
and was the son of Rachael Semmes, Il
prominent merchant of that place. The
Semmes family is of French and Eng
lish descent and was among the first
settlers of Maryland.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-24
LEADS ALL NORTH CAROLINA 1AlES M NEWS AND GRGQ ZION.

bleV 8 afternoon plea for more
timt - Jade on behalf of the crcden-
tials CO. dttee. A Hardin man offered
il resolution for the discharge of the COM
mttee and the disposal of the contests
by the convention itself. This was de-
clared out of order, the decision provok-
ing. the first demonstration of the gath
ering storm. Then came the motion to
adjourn, and it broke with full force
After half an hour of the liveliest mass
meeting even Kentucky Democrats ever
saw, the delegates left the hall with
ominous looks and words which betoken-
ed little tranquility for the evening ses-
sion
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-24
THE ZEALANDIA SAILS.
Having OH Board the Twenty Fourth
Infantry.

Washington, June 23.-The transport
Zealandia has sailed from San Francisco
for Manila. with the first battalion,
Twenty fourth infantry, composed Of
seven officers and 406 enlisted men.
Twelve men of the signal corps and Il
detachment of recruits for regiments
serving with General Otis are also on
board.
The regiment was conspicuous for its
conduct in the Santiago campaign, and
volunteered to guard and nurse the vel
low fever patients of General Shafters
army This regiment is armed with
Krag-J -Jorgensen rifles and provided with
3S6 rounds of ammunition per man.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-24
TO PROTECT FARMERS.
Suggested That the Tariff Be Extended
to Cover Them Also.

Washington, June 23.-The farming
interests were represented before the In
dustrial Commission today by two wit
nesses. Richman Coles and Samuel B.
Ketcham, New Jersey farmers.
The former said there was general
feeling that conditions might improve:
that prices for products We're generally
lower while farm hands wages were
higher for some time. Twenty-Five
farms in his section had deprecated 30
per cent. in value. The depreciation of
prices, which he said was not so great.
was attributed to competition from the
West and South. He thought putting
farm products on the same tariff basis
as manufactures would save the United
States over $3G0000,000 now sent
abroad.
Mr.. Ketcham contended that the in
crease in population in the near future
would result in making the demand for
farm products equal to the supply.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-24
RECEPTION AT PLUNKETT'S S.

Adams, Mass, June 23.-President
and Mrs. Mckinley aud their party. who
are guests of w. +. Pljinkett here. re-
NAMED indoors this morning, owing to
threatening weather. 1t has been de-
cded that the President shall hold
public reception at the Plunkett resi-
dence tomorrow afternoon. This even
ing a reception and dance were given TO
Misses Duncan and Barber OF the
Presidents party. in Forest Park.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-24
DEAD BY THE TRACK.

Alexandria. Va. June 23.-The dead
body of a we'll dressed white man found
beside the railroad tracks near this city
yesterday has been identified as that of
Sidney Walker Of Savannah. Ga. He
was 3S years OF age. Two cuts in the
throat and an open pocket knife beside
the body indicate suicide.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-24
\ HEAVY STORM.

Pine Bluff, Ark. Jne 23.A heavy
storm swept over this city about noon
today and did great damage to telephone
and telegraph wires. Lightning struck
in several places doing much damage.
On James Truick's place, VIM. Patter-
son and Jim Jackson were killed. Her
bert Trulcl was dazed by the lightning.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-24
TO HANG SEPTEMBER 20TH.
Will the Execution he Public Concert
by Music Class.


by Music Class.
Newton, y. c., June 23.-(Special.)-
The date of Avery kale's execution has
been set Sneriff Blacl2welder received
his warrant from the Governor yester-
day. fixing the date at September 20th.
The warrant was read to the prisoner
fliis morning. The county commissioners
will decide at their July meeting wheth-
or the execution will be pubic or pri-
yate.
Miss Beulah Witherspoon's music
t.iass gave un eHjoy ye'sse feeitai NJ her
home on last night. The programme
was well rendered, and the performance
showed what pains had been taken in
the training of the pupils and what
great Improvement they had made. Miss
Witherspoon is graduate Of Peace In
Stitute and is a splendid performer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-24
CAIN STEVENS HANGED.

Eastman. Ga. June 23.-Cain Ste
vens. colGred. was hanged this morning.
He confessed his crime and said whis-
key. cards and women had been his
rlliu
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-24
VALPARAISO FLOODED.

Santiago &c Chile, June 23.-A tre-
mendous rainfall has interrupted all
comguncaton between this place ana
the rest of the country. The city o.
Valparaiso is half under water.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-24

weather, but they don't bag at the
knees.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-06-08

On the twenty. eighth ultimo, at the
residence OF her son, Lee Kelly, Jr., &C.
leste, the widow of Lee Kelly, Sr.
She was the faithful servant, compan-
ion and friend Of Mrs. s. j. Costigin. and
devoted nurse of her children. grand
children and great-grandchildren who
gave their Nanny" or "Mam Litty.-
filial love and reverence
Born at Summerseat, she was tender
ly cared for, and, ut an early age, be-
came the playmate and nurse of the chill
drcn of the family, sharing their instruc-
tions, joys and sorrows.
Gentle and refined in character and
manners, she won the love and esteem
OF all with whom she came in contact.
A devoted wife and mother, she leaves
TO her children the example of a pure
and well.spent life.
A deyout Catholic, she died fortified
by the Sacraments of the Church and
surrounded by her children, who mad
tenderly cared for her during long and
painful illness.
She was buried with Requiem Mass at
st. Johns, and Father Richley, in a few
well-chcsen words, paid tribute to her
many virtues.
well done thou good and faithful
servant. enter thou into the joys of thy
Lord" w.#
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-06-08
Charlotte Hall Academy.

THE following appointments have
been made for the close OF Charlotte
Hall School:
Written examinations, June 8, o and
10; encampment of cadets at River
Springs, on the Potomac, June 10 to 81 +:
written examinations continued, June
%, % and "a; field exercises, June 26
skirmish drill, afternoon of June %; w.
and s. Society celebration, with an ad-
dress by b. III. Camalier, Esqr., of Leon
ardtown, evening of June "a; compe-
tition company drill, afternoon of June
%; contest in defamation, evening of
June % commencement exercises, with
address by Judge b. r. Burroughs. of
Illinois, June 90. The public are cordi-
ally invited to attend.
The members of the graduating class
are w. 4. Webster, Somerset county.
Md, salutatorian: E. w. Petherbridge,
st. Mary's county, Nd; valedictorian.
Writ Harrison, ST. Mary's county, Nd. ;
A. X. Pearson, Baltimore, Nd; J. w.
Warning, jr., Charles county, Md.
The school has enjoyed a successful
year, every county OF the State, EXCEPT
Allegheny, and every district of Balti-
more city being represented among the
students.
GEO. NJ. THOMAS, AN,
June 8, '99-2t. Principal.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-06-08
(CoMMusIcATRp.


BALTIMORE, MAY 30, 1899.
The contest for the Democratic Gu
bernatorial nomination has been practi-
cally narrowed down 10 Mr.. Edwin
Warield and Congressman John Wal
Ter Smith. There are futile efforts in
certain quarters 20 infuse life into the
Fisher boom, but Il Is thankiess task
for the reason that there is nothing in
1t that appealE to the people. and II Is
not, therefore. to be taken into consid-
Grafton. The friends of Mr.. Murray
Vandiver, with all his personal popu-
larity, and no man has more, know very
well that he cannot be nominated.
TheEe is some vague talk of Mr.. Rayner,
but those who see beneath the surface
here agree that the real fight will be be-
tween Warfield and Smith. Conceding
Mr.. Smith the Eastern Shore, which
would mos. naturally be for him as one
CT her sons ofwhom she is justly proud,
he certainly has no element OF strength
which should appeal to the Western
Shore that Mr.. Warfield has not In far
greater degree. The same feeling of
pride which will send solid vote to the
State Convention from across the bay
for Mr.. Smith should send practically q
solid vote from this side for Mr.. War
field. What claims, ask Mr.. Warfield's
friends, has Mr. Smith on Baltimore city,
Western Maryland, Southern Maryland
and the counties which make up the
Second Congressional District, that Mr..
Warsield has not q greater? With all
of these sections and their people, he is
personally, politically and in business
way identified, and with so much larg-
CT field from which to draw his strength
than Mr.. Smith, all the indications are
strongly in favor of his nomination. c.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-06-08

rs follows. Artificial cotton can be
produced 50 cheapiy that the genuine
article can hardly compete with il, and
one cannot say IL Is . sham, f0r>if il
composed, exactly as the natural cotton,
Of pure cellulose." The Consul says
himself; an a country such as this,
where forests of FIR trees abound and are
made perennial, by constant replanting
as the large trees are cut down, and
where al the cotton used in the numer-
Gus factories must be brought from far
India and the U. s., such device should
be profitable" This is decidedly inter-
esting, but it need not alarm cotton
growers until It is known to have been
put into practical use. II may be like
the chemical process by which real dia-
monds can be made, which works all
right, but the made diamond costs more
than the natural diamond OF the same
size sells for, which renders the process
useless to the commercial world.
The friends of Representative Sher-
man. of New York, are claiming that he
was buncoed by the Henderson Sherman
Speakership combine, into which he en-
tered a short time ago, and there ap-
pears to be foundation for the claim.
The combine has already made Hender-
SON the only Western candidate for
Speaker and given him an apparent
walk-oYer for the Speakership. tits in
timated that II was formed to do that
very thing, and that the administration
was party to it, Living decided that
Sherman's friendship for Reed, and
Reeds influence over him, made him
undesirable speakership timber. There
may, of course, be a slip up in the pro-
gramme, but il is the general impression
in Washington that Henderson already
has the Speakership clinched, and pre-
dictions are freely made that Sherman
will find 1t advisable to withdraw in
Henderson's favor, long before Congress
meets, in order to get Payae's place, at
the Head of the Ways and Means Com
mittee, which carries with il the floor
leadership of the party. The withdraw
al of Hopkins in favor of Henderson, is
believed to have been the work of Joe
Cannon who wants his old place at the
head of the Committee on Appropri-
atoms, and has probably been promised
it, although some say that Hopkins is
after the Ways and Means Committee
for himself.
NIvIs.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-06-08
Saint Harg's Beacon.
LEoNARDTowN. ND.
THURSDAY Morning. June 5. 1888.

The Republican State Central Conn.,
mittee meets In Baltimore to-day, We'd
ncsday, and the Democratic Committee
is called. TO meet there on the 18th, in
slant. The committee viii issue the
calls for the State Conventions and in
augurate the Gubernatorial campaign.
On the Republican side Gov. Lowndes
is an announced candidate for reelection
and, In our opinion, Ia the strongest
candidate his party can name. On the
Democratic side there are numerous as
pirants, all good men and true, and all
having earnest advocates of their claims
to pre-eminence. The latest boom afield
is that Of Ex-Congressman Rayner, Of
Baltimore.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-06-08
Correspondence of the Beacon,

BALTIMORE, June ), 1899.
Messrs. Editors Between eighty and
ninety degrees is the pressure we are
now travelling under, and while at times
we feel little depressed from the heat,
yet we are thankful shat it is not any
worse. Great crowds spend half of the
night travelling to fro from one place to
another, seemingly looking for lower
temperature, but from the appearance
of many, one would be soon convinced
that stream of higher temperature had
been encountered by the bend of the
arm administering to the lips Of the
thirsty. But we pass on, thinking as we
go what a wonderful being man is.
hooking back, looking ahead, all around
and what do we see? Why, the won
derful skill of man. EveryN here you
go, in all branches of business, one can
see just with a glance what great in
ventor and instructor man is. And SO
the world moves on, and the sun still
shines.
Your correspondent has been inform
ed that our friend, Mr.. Jos. A. Rose, was
very painfully hurt by horse running
of with him in st. Mary's last week.
We hope it Is not serious and that Un-
Gle Joe will soon be able to look a calf
in the face again.
Mr.. G. s. Overton, of Cedar Point,
paid our town brief call the past week.
He is looking well.
Your writer was very much pleased a
few days ago to meet the Rev. s. S.
Greenwell, formerly of st. Mary's, but
now resident of our Monumental City.
Spencer is fine fellow, and one of those
lucky st. Mary's boys. We had very
pleasant chat about our ups and downs
when We were youngsters together.
Also, met old friend James Leach, once
resident of the Eighth district, st.
Mary's, but now Baltimorean. Jim
can tell good yarn vet, right up to
date.
Mr.. John w. Jones and son, Of Cedar
Point section, paid our city visit for
couple Of days and then left for Ellicott
City, where they call on friends.
MI. Stephen Jones, of Sand Gates, is
in town, and ssys he expects to go to
Atlantic City on the sixth. A pleasant
trip to you. old boy. Will see you later.
As none of our acquaintance have
yet finished packing their trunks nor
purchased their tickets, we will, there
fore, not disturb their country friends
peaceful rest until they are ready TO
cross the. bridge, and then the fatted calf
and fried chicken will be
SNAP SHOT.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-06-08

Dewey captured Manila, but Lo-
ker captured the Irvine, and viii
sell Il cheaper than you can buy it
from the FiIipin0s.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-06-08
SCHOOL NOTICE.

THE Public Schools, White and Col
l. ored, will close. for the present
scholastic year, JUNE 18th, 1899.
By order,
GEO. w. JOY,
May a5th, '99-td. Secretary.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-06-08
FOR SALE.
ron SHERIFF.

Messrs. Editors please announce
Mr.. JOS. G. Nj. ABELL as a candidate
for the next Sheriffalty and say that il
he viii run he will receive the earnest
support Of the
5rH, STn AND 3RDDIsTRIcTs.
Oct 21-tf1
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-06-08
No Boosting.
No Joking.


We buy everything. We sell
everything. We can dc 1900
men women and children In shoes,
button and lace We have Rub
Der Boots and OIL Clothing. We
can furnish AZ, 900 yards Canton's
Teagle-downs Ginghams, Bleached
and Unbleached Cotton for Wo-
men and Children's Dresses. We
can put 1890 good warm shirts ON
backs Of men. We can fit 400 men
in coats. pants and vests. Same
number In hats and caps.
We can
sell you comforts aud blankets
enough for 90 beds. We can feed
The United States Army 10 days
from our stock Of fancy groceries.
We can furnish 20 farmers with
hardware, baskets. collars. etc,
for year.
We can
sell YOU enough rope to rig
every boat that dredges the Poto-
mac river. We can sell you coal,
shingles and the King Heater
stove, worth It's weight In gold.
All who try them praise them.
we have everything worth your
&te&AtAQAs 03k DtoGM HAS NEGW
selected with care. and is new,
neat, attractive and durable.
The House we eecupy
IL one OF the very largest in South
ern Maryland, and il Jam full.
We must sell. and In buying from
as you will realize grSst values at
q small price. We v5clcome the
trader to examine.
nring Batter. Eggs.
etc, along. A short drive from
either road leading TO Point Look
out takes you TO this headquarter
s1ose.
w. ?. POWELL.
eH- Kink Heater Stoves sold by +. O.
Morgan, Lconardtown; Il. T.. Birch 81
Bro, St. Inigo's. w. T.. Powell, Ridge,
Nd.
Oct Coy.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-06-08
TUESDAY, June 90, 1899.

Dancing in Pavilion. Refreshments
OF all kinds served on Lawn.
Admission, 25c. /; Children, 15c. Doors
open at o'clock d. m Curtain rises
8 o'clock. Remember we have a new
proprietor at Hotel, who has everything
in the finest shape.
June 8, '99-2ax
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-06-08
NOTICE!
GRAND ENTERTAINMENT!

nON'T FAIL TO attend the Grand En-.
~ tertainment to be held at Colton's
Point, Mr.. Harry Love, Proprietor, for
the benefit of Mission Sunday Schools
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-06-08
Bailey's Rest or Bailey's Lot,
containing S62 Acres, more OF less.

The above estate is the land of which
the late John B. Jarboe died seized and
possessed, is improved by comfortable
Dwelling House and the necessary out
buildings. and the soil is in good state
of cultivation and exccIlently adapted
10 producing a fine grade of tobacco.
The interest of the said JEFF. B. Jar
hoe in the above described real estate is
a interest, and ii will be sold subject
to contingent dover in part thereof.
and also contingent dover interes: i'm
said parts.
TERMS OF SALE.-The terms of sale
are cash.
ROBT. G. COMBS,
Il. HARRIS CAVALIER,
June S-tsx Trustees.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-06-08
FOR SHERIFF.

Announce Mr.. J. FRANKLIN ADAms
as candidate for the democratic nomi-
nation for the Sherifalty. He Il q good
man, true democrat, and viii prove 4
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-06-08

~ New Dress Goods nj Lawrence's
Percalles Lawn Prints Yard Wide
Cotton &c per yard.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-06-08
MlLBURH & CLEMENTS,
Contractors and Builders,
is prepared 70 furnish NJ al times
LUMBER. SASH, p09Es and

noADnhi FRAMES % all Gixss.
Attn vERYLOwEsTPRrC
Virginia flooring, &12 TO e16 rer n.
Georgia SIS TO 425 :" M.
Georgia framing (heart) at s16 10 s22 pey
N, according TO length.
Laths ~ per thousand, delivered At Leon
arltown or River Landings.
Terms.-Cash on delivery. All orders
promptly attended to
Shingles, 6x20cypress at 81. soto f5perM
North Caroiina Barn plank. s14-50 per n
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-06-08
RATIFICATION NOTICE.
William p. Springer. Mortgage.
vs..
Mary Z. Swami and Charles A. Swami.

In the Circuit Court for st. Mary's County,
No. Sa4 ~. T..
Ordered this 9Th day OF May. ISaq that the gale
made and reported by William p. Springer.
Mortgage. in the above cause. be ratified and
confirmed. unless cause TO the contrary be
shown on or before the 5th Monday IN June.
lSsa. provided copy of this order be published
in the St Mary's Beacon once a week for three
successive weeks prior TO the said 5th Monday.
of June. 1899.
The report states the land sold for SIO0
ENOCH II. ABELI., Clerk
True copy-Tesf:
EN0CH b. ABELl., Clerk.
June l-3w.