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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-03-01
No Boosting.
No Joking.


We buy everything. We sell
everything. We can fit 1900
men women and children in shoes,
button and lace. We have Rub
Der Boots and Oil Clothing. We
can furnish $1,000 yards Canton's
Teagle-downs Ginghams, Bleached
and Unbleached Cotton for Wo-
men and Children's Dresses. We
can put 1900 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 and blankets
enough for 90 beds. We can feed
the United States Army 40 days
from our stock of fancy groceries.
We can furnish 70 farmers with
hardware, baskets, collars, etc.
for year.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-03-01

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 its weight in gold
All who try them praise then..
We have everything worth your
attention. Our stock has been
selected with care. and is new,
neat, attractive and durable.
The House we oceupy
is one Of The very largest in South.
ern Maryland, and is Jam full
We must sell, and in buying from
as you viii realize great values at
small price. We welcome the
trader TO examine
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-19
THE NEW CITY CHARTER.
70 the Editor Of the Press,


The revision OF charters and the adop-
tion OF modern municipal regulations
have been sufficiently tested In certain cit
les OF this country to enable Portland to
move in this direction with perfect safs-
ty. But 1t would be fatal mistake In
the present. revision to yield to political
or other marrow and selfish policies and
recommend paltry compromise.
Neither In the tire nor police depart
ments has q change been urged In the
interests of economy and ELI sient disci-
pline. But IL is TO another section Of the
proposed charter that would call atten-
tion In this article, namely, that of the
department of public works.
Portland has repeatedly expressed itself
as DESTROYS OF removing CITY affairs from
the bad effects of political control and
certain departments, alter abuses have
become notorious and intoleIable, have
tesn by the concerted action OF public
spirited citizens rescued and established
upon a good business foundation.
At a time when there Is no little desii Q
ana determination expressed TO remove
the police and firs department from the
Influences Incidental to political ambi-
ton. we may find by reading carefully
the articles relative to methods to be en-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-19

pIoyed in the public works Department
rapidly passed over to the recent prpsenta-
tion OF the proposed revision that there
has been . systemtic attempt 20 put this
department. absolutely and In ali Its de-
tails under the direction of the ward
politician. The trainers Of this act would
again have the commissioner at point
in the ''good old times" to which re-
turn IL planned. referred to by late
iamented alderman when he said to the
writer that no had the hsad Of the DEPART
ment in question ''oinched mp so he
couldn't shoe HORSE" except as he CHOSE
to direct.
The street department was wrested
from the spoilsmen In 1925, and regulated
by special act of Legislature at that time.
It provides taat the execution OF work
voted desirable and proper by the city
council, with money appropriated there
fore, shall be executed By . specialist,
the city engineer, commissioner OF public
works, and not by IN ever-chanRing
irresponsible committee representing
different factions aud rival localities.
Articles IL and 10, II finally adopted,
would bring about q control Of our
street and sewer department by a So
called non-partisan committee, changed
every year and ordinarily knowing as
much about engineering subjects as
about Sansorit, but such committees are
always wise In political finssse.
Quoting quite literally frcm article 10
,,r4ar tha niranetar, NJ tina nornyf,t tfaa
the 90 mmissioner shall employ such as
sistants and foremen as they select and
shall execute such contracts as the COM
mittee makes and shall under their di-
rection build streets, bridges and sewers
in such places and in such a manner and
of such q character as they may deter
mine He shall take care OF all the prop
erty belonging TO the city which shall
certain to the public works department,
(but with such caretakers as they may
direct him TO employ, and he shall pur-
chase ali supplies for the department at
such PLACES and at such prices as they
may determine. Not one shred OF autho-
rity Is vested In the commissioner and
not one shred of discipline would exist
The conditions are far from perfect at
present owing to the zeal with which
some spoilsmen can work even with the
law dead against them; but can one con-
oeive OF anything more vicious than the
conditions sure to arise II the proposed
changes in articles IL and Is OF the char
ter ara permitted to pass.:s
e. O. Jordan.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-19
VICE N THE mrrRoroLrs.

Almost simultaneously with Croker 9
pronounoement against Woe, appears Q
lettsr from Bishop Potter to Mayor Van
wyck. in which ths Bishop in the strong
est language accuses the police
OF protecting the very worst forms
OF vice and Of treating with contempt
and derision men who have been
working 10 make more toierabie the lot
Of many honest and virtuous people whose
poverty compels them 70 live In districts
reeking with vine In It's most disgusting
and degrading forms The Bishop
aiiirms that the police are virtually safe
guarding vice. and that complaints to
them subject the persons making them
to the coarssst insult ana obloquy.
Nowhere else ON EARTH" says the
Bishop, certainly not In amy civilized
or Christian community does there exist
such a situation as defIles and dishonors
New York today. Vice exists In many
cities, but there Is at least some persis-
tent repression OF it's external manifes-
tations, and the agents NJ the law are not,
as here, widely believed TO be fattening
on the fruits Of Its most ioathsome
and unnAmable forms" Croker says
he did not know of the existence OF the
Bishops letter when he made his address
to Tammany, but he certainly knew that
the Episcopal church had been making
an investigation OF existing conditions
in the city, and he was familiar enough
witnthem ana sufficiently knew where the
responsibility for them lay to anticipate
what kind OF report must DO forth
coming. IL hardly admits OF doubt
therefore that Croker's pronunciamento
was an eleventh hour attempt to relieve
himself from some, of the obloquy which
must follow the Bishop exposure. That
the open connivancs with vice on the
part OF the police force has been
known to him, that IL has reoeived his
tacit approval, and that Tammany has
enjoyed the fruits of 1t. admits of no
doubt. Upon him, more than upon any
other one man, or hundred men, rests
the responsibility for the existence of
the conditions which Bishop Potter so
forceibly points out In HE letter to the
Mayor. The very first essential,
therefore, Of permanent rsfor-
nation Is to strip him OF his
power and turn him out. A crusade
against vice under his leadership Will
be only q fraud and a sham. Yet there
are already signs that he Will be able TO
maintain his grip by reason of dissensions
among his opDonents, as he has done
many times before. Already Inen who
have the character ana the courage need
ed TO clean the Augean stables are being
tabooed on the one side because they vot-
ed for Bryan and on the other because
they voted for Mckinley. Until nation
al politics are put out of sight and the
people Of New York recognize that the
fight is between the good and the bad,
the decent and indecent the metropolis
will never be relieved Of the conditions
that form the basis of Bishop Potter 6
arraignment. An indispensable prere-
uisite OF the reform of New York is the
driving OF Tammany from power
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-19
STATE OF MAINE.
Thanksgiving Proclamation by
1Icl the Governor.

AS we approach the end OF the year and
the sunset hour OF this 10Th century, the
peorle OF Maine should ba devoutly ana
truly thankful to Almighty God for the
blessings and progress which this year
and the century have brought to them
and to the stats; for the spirit OF patriot
ism, love Of country and unfiinohing de-
yotion to duty which hove peryaded both
our state and nation, and for the bright
sun of hope, prosperity and oonnden ce
in the future, already illuminating the
threshold of the coming year. We have
had abundant bsrvests- The Interests OF
education have been promoted. Law. or
der, Individual liberty and personal Sc
curity rule ami bless every part OF our
commonwealth. Never In Its history
were the skies brighter or the people mora
prosperous and happy. 1.-The hand OF God
has been upon us for good" In grateful
recognition that "This also cometh down
from the Lord of Hosts, wonderful In
counsel and excellent in working. and
following and conforming TO a time-hon-
ored custom of our forefathers, l blew
ellyn Powers, Governor OF the State or
Maine, with the advice and consent OF
ths Executive Council, do hereby desig-
nate
Thursday. the 29th Day of No
vembeT, A. ID. 1900,
as a day of General Thanksgiving, to be
observed by all good citizens In manner
BETTING n Christian and God-fearing
State. Let no one fail to remember on
that day. with charity and benevolence
the poor and unfortunate.
Given at the Executive Chamber at Au-
gusta, this thirtieth day OF October,
in the year of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred, ana the Independence
of the United States of America the
one hundred and twenty fifth.
LLEWELLYN Pc WEEKS.
BY the Governor;
Byron Boyd,
Secretary of State,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-19
FARMERs' FRUIT OFFERING.

The Farmers Fruit Offering of Boston
has provided over 20, 900 people with fruit
during the last few weeks, who would
be unable to purchase 1t. This has been
through the generosity OF the farmers in
giving the fruit, the railroads in trans
porting 1t, and the kindness OF friends
at the guh-stations in distributing it.
The railroads that have given free
transportation are the New York. New
Haven a. Hartford, Maine Central, Bos-
ton 81 Maine, and Bangor s. Aroostook.
More fruit is needed between now and
Thanksgiving. Would 1t be possible for
those who send apples to put In few
vegetables? They will be very gratefully
received by those who wish a better din
ner than usual on Thanksgiving Day.
All shipments must be received by the
9th. Goods should be marked Farmers
Fruit Offering, Lend a Hand Society,
Beacon St., Boston, Mass
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-19

We Own and Offer


SUBJECT To SALE
City of Portland Fs, due 1o02-19l2.
Town Of Cape Elizabeth Fs, due 1901.
Town of Yarmouth 1-2's, duo 1909.
Town OF Gorham As, due 1901.
County of Lawrence (ohio) SIS, due 1912.
City of Portsmouth (ohio) Us, due 1923.
City of ZanesvilIe (Ohio) As, due 1915.
City Of Urbana (Ohio) 1-gs. due 1905.
City of Saltwater Mimi SIS, due 192L
County of Daviess (Ind.) 6's, due 1908.
Maine Central r. r. As, due 1912.
Maine Central r. r. rs, due 1919.
Portland Railroad Co. First Mortgage
1-gs, due 1918.
Portland q Cape Elizabeth Railway Co.
First Mortgage 5s. due 1915.
Toronto, Hamilton q Buffalo Ry. First
Mortgage As. due lo40.
Cleveland City Ry. First Mortgage SIS,
due 1909.
Duluth Street Ry. First Mortgage SIS,
due 1890.
Denver City Tramway Co. First Mort
gage SIS, due 1919.
Omaha Street Ry. First Mortgage SIS,
due 1914.
Grand Rapids Ry. Co. First Mortgage
SIS, due 1915.
Medfield & Midway (Mass.) Street Ry.
First Mortgage IS, due 1920.
Portland Water Co Gold 4's, due 1877.
Calais Water Co. First Mortgage 5's, due
1906.
St Croix E. L. & w. Co. First Mortgage
SIS. due 1905.
birmingham (Mass.) Wafer Co. First
Mortgage 4 1-2's, due fb25.
Fond du Lac (Wis.) Water Co. First
Mortgage SIS. due 1915.
Erie Telegraph & Telephone Co. Cola
teFal Trust 5's, due 1925.
Niagara Falls Power Co. First Mortgage
SIS, due 1882.
Particulars upon applications CORES
pondence solicited.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-19
Beafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach the
disased portion Of the ear. There Is only one
uonal remedies Deafness Is caused by ar in
famed condition of the mucous lining OF the
Eustachlan Tube. When this tube is infiamed
you have a Fumbling sound or imperfect hear
Ing AID when II Is entirely closed, Deafness Is
the result, and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to Its nor nal
nine cases out 81 ten are caused by Caiarrh.
which Is nothing but an infiamed condition OF
mucous surface.
We Will give One Hundred Dollars for any
ease Of Deafness caused by catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh cure. Sena tor
circulars free.
SOLD by Druggt its, Toe
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-19
CURRENT COMMENT.
THE REMEDY FOR NEW YORK
CORRUPTION.
New York SUM-

What, then, is the remedy? Is the
case hopeless9 The remedy is possible and
1t can be made effectuai. IL Is to drive
Iammany Hall from the control OF the
municipal government and thus relieve
ths police from Its corrupting domina-
ton. Ii is for the psople OF New York to
unite in the next municipal campaign
against the candidates of Tammany
Hall. under the leadership of a candidate
for Mayor, who has never felt its crush
ing hand. Individually, the police of
New York are usually men who .would
rejoice with all decent and law-abiding
citizens In their rescue from a control
which compels them to protect and fos-
ter the crime they are appointed to pre-
vent and suppress.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-19

FINANCIAL
NEW ENGLAND
INVESTMENTS.

CITY of Portland Gs, due 1907
city OF south Portland 3jks,
Ciiy OF Deering As, 1914
City OF Auburn As. 1908
Portland water Co. a. 1897
mnchias Water Go. 30, 1910
Oakland wafer 90. IS, i9Os-ts
Newpori water GO. a, 1920
Bangor a. Aro0stook, Maine
Line IS, I0A3
Bangor q AroOsto0k. Plscn-
fnquts Division, IS. 1913
Bangor and Aroosf0ok, Van
Buren, Extension, IS, t043
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-19
MAINE PENSION.

Washington, November 1.-THE follow
ing pensions have been granted to Maine
people:
ORIGINAL, WIDOWS. ETC.
Dora +. MetcaIf, Rockland, s.
Special accrued, November 2, Henrietta
A. Goldsmith, Augusta, $S.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-19
WAR AND CHRISTIANITY.
(Springfield Republican,

Capt. Mahan must be awarded tine hon.
or of applying the higher criticism" to
Christianity In order to make out a
pious defense for war. At the Episcopal
church congress in Providence, Il. l.,
this week. he argued that war is not an
tagonistic to good old Christian doc
trine. 70 be sure, there is an uneasy
feeling that war is never just right, but,
says the captain, this feeling Is not OF
Christian origin, but has rather been
imported into and Imposed upon Chris
tianity by those alien to its beliefs. ~
And this is where the captains ''higher
criticism comes In. lie proceeds to show
that the anti-war feeling finds It's ex-
tremest exemplars nowadays In persons
who are not christian believers at all,
such as the agnostic philosophers and
humanitarians, like Herbert Spencer,
Frederic Harrison and John Morley.
Those wicked men have attempted to en-
graft their alien anti-war principle up
on the main body of Christian doctrine,
but the captain is too smart for them,
and has now learnedly exposed their
ungodly exegesis. AS a,higher critic the
captain seems to be stunning success,
yet the triumphant reception of his
ideas by the bulk OF Christian scholars
ana teachers may prove rather disas.
trous in the end TO Christianity.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-19
SWAN & BARRETT .!|,l!'
noyisdu

ing address on 'sFeed My Lambs, was
given by Rev. W. s. Bovard Of Portland.
This address was much enjoyed by all
present.
The convention adjourned to meet In
June with the Baptist church In Spring
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-19
REEVE THE MAN.
WIN Succeed charles NJ. Hays as th'
Grand Trunk Manager.

Montreal, Que, November 17.-Ofiicial
announcement was made this afternoon
by Sir Charles Rivers Wilson, president
of the Grand Trunk system, that George
d. Reeve. formerly traffic manager. had
been appointed general manager OF the
system to succeed Charles NJ Hays, who
Is going to San Francisco as president
of the Southern Pacific. Mr.. Reeve Is
now on his way to Montreal to confer
with the chief executives OF the compa-
ny. It is said that President Wilson was
governed In his selection by tine recon-
| mendation made at New York week
ago, by MIR. Hays.
From semi official sources 1t was
| learned tonight that MIR. McGuigan, gem
sral superintendent OF the Grand Trunk,
| had the refusal OF the first offer 10 be-
| come It's general manager. Ii is also I'M
derstood that while no changes are con-
| tenn plated In any OF the departments, 1t
| is believed several officials who have
been with Dir. Hays since his coming to
| Canada will Join him in California
George Bell Reeve was born In the
county of Surrey, England October %,
1910. He entered the railway service in
| 1850 as clerk In the office OF the Grand
| Trunk and remained In that position
| for two years. Then he acted as telegraph
operator for a year and from that posi-
| tion was promoted to become train
dispatcher. In 1868 and 1866 he was act
| ing as a relieving agent and then for sew
en- years he saw service as freight agent
at Toronto. With this experience in the
lower ranks OF the railway service he
| became one Of the general officers, being
appointed assistant general freight
agent, position he was filling when. In
| December, 1881, he was appointed gem
eTai traffic manager OF the Chicago and
Grand Trunk and Cincinnati. Saginaw
and Mackinaw railway. On February l,
| 1896, he was appointed general traffic
| manager OF the Grand Trunk with head
quarters in Montreal, retaining that posi-
| ton until his resignation this y aar. Since
then he has been living on ranch In
iCalifornia,
The Norfolk weekly news., 1900-07-26
Free OfCharge.

Any adult suffering from cold
settled on the breast, bronchitis, throat
or lung troubles of any nature, who
Mill call at Kiesau Drug Co., will be
presented with sample bottle of
Boschee's German 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 Syrup
in all parts of the civilized world
Twenty years ago millions of bottles
were given away, and your druggists
will tell yoa its succuss was marvellous
1t is really the only throat and lunl
remedy generally endorsed by physi
clans. One 75 cent bottle will cure ol
prove its value, Sold by dealers in al
civilized countries.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1900-07-26
August Flower.

1T is surprising fact, says Prof.
Houton, THAT in my travels in all parts
of the world, for the last ten years, l
have met more people having used
Green's August Flower than any other
remedy, for dyspepsia, deranged liver
and stomach, and constipation. find
for tourists and statesmen, or for persons
filling Office positions, where headaches
and general bad feelings from irregular
habits exist, that Green's August
Flower is grand remedy. 1t does no
injure the system by frequent use, and
is excellent for sour stomachs and
indigestion. Sample bottles free at
Kiesau Drug Co
Sold by dealers in all civilized coun.
tries
The Norfolk weekly news., 1900-07-26

ting for the moment the role che was
playing: 81 am from London.
"Well, IL docsn I matter you are the
young woman who IL arranging my
wife's correspondence
"Yos.
The prince strode rapidly forward and
grasped her by the wrist, his brow dark
with forbidding frown. He spoke in n
hoarse whisper;
"Listen, my good girl Do You want
10 get more money from me than you
will get from the princess in ten years
service Hearken, then, TO what l tell
you. II there are any letters from
from men, will you bring them to
meH"
Miss Baxter was thoroughly frighten.
ed but she said TO the prince sharply;
"If You do not let 20 of my wrist. I'll
scream. How dare you lay your hand
on meH'
The prince released her wrist and step.
ped back
Forgive me-, he said. 'I'm very
miserable man. Forget what l have
said. "
"How can forget itP' cried the
girl gathering courage as she saw him
quail before her blazing eyes "What
do you want mo to DOR
81 want you to bring to me any let
ters written by-by"-
written by Won SchaumbergW cried
the girl, noticing his hesitation and
| filling in the blank.
A red wave of anger surged mp in the
princes face.
"Yesl" he cried Bring me letter
to her from Won Schaumberg, and I'll
pay You what you ask. y
1T is contrary to my duty to the
princess, she began hesitatingly,
when he stopped and turned tiercely
upon her.
"What is contrary to your dutyH"
"There are letters, tied very daintily
with blue ribbon, and they are from a
man. The princess did not allow me tc
read them, but locked them away in q
The Norfolk weekly news., 1900-07-26

a flood OF tears becomes an almost daily
experience.
Every young wife should know the
value of DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton in the protection and preservation
of the health. 1t promotes regularity,
dries the drains which enfeeble body
and mind, and cures inflammation, ul-
ceration and female weakness. 1t nour-
ishes the nervous system and gives to
the body the balance and buoyancy of
perfect health.
Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is n
purely vegetable preparation which will
not injure the weakest woman. 1t con-
tains no alcohol and is absolutely free
from opium, cocaine and all other mar
coticS.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1900-07-26

WASHINGTON, ID. G. Genessee Pure
Food Co., lie Roy, N. Y: Gentlemen
Our family realize so much from the
use of GrainO that feel must say a
word to induce others to use it, If
people are interested in their health and
the welfare of their children they will
use no other beverage. have used
them all, but Grain-O / have found
superior to any, for the reason that it is
solid grain. Yours for health,
G.. F. MYERS
The Norfolk weekly news., 1900-07-26

SoillNS ITO CtihtiO"s
Women rarely re-
alize how much the
general health Of
the body depends
on the local health
of the delicate wom-
anly organs. They
suffer disease to
grow upon them
through neglec ct
until all the sun
shine of life is
eclipsed. They be-
come W "a X, LAM
guild, nervous, ir-
ritable and hyster-
ical. They cannot
control their feel
ings and a nervous
outbreak ending in
The Norfolk weekly news., 1900-07-26

me we'll am now able to do my own
housework. took about twelve bottles
in all of DR.. Pierce's medicines. Took
some of the Golden Medical Discov-
cry 'Favorite Prescription and some
of the Pleasant Pellets
Women suffering from disease in
chronic form are invited to consult DR..
Pierce by letter free. All correspond
ence is strictly private. Address DR..
X. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
DR.. Pierces Pleasant Pellets are pecu-
liarly adapted to the needs Of delicate
women. They are perfect laxative
and do not make the user a victim of
the pill habit. They cure constipation
and its consequences by curing the
cause of constipation.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1900-07-26
White Man Turned Yellow.

Great CONSERVATION wassfelt by the
friends of NJ. A. Hogarty Of Lexington,
Ky, when they saw he' was turning
yellow. His skin slowly changed color,
also his eyes, and he suffered. terribly.
His malady was yellow jaundice. He
was treated by the best doctors, but
without benefit. Then he was advised
to try Electric Bitters, the wonderful
stomach and liver remedy, and he
writes: After taking two bottles
was wholly cured.' A trial proves its
matchless merit for all stomach, liver
and kidney troubles. Only .50c. Sold
by the Kiesau Drug Co.