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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-07-12
KANSAS CITY PLATFORM.
A Comprehensive Digest of a Very
Lengthy Document.
IMPERIALISM THE ISSUE,

The platform opens reafirming faith
that the declaration of independence
is the spirit of our government of
which the constitution is the form and
the letter. 1t declares that the consti-
tuition follows the flag but gives no
power to the executive or to congress
to violate it. 1t denounces action
taken in the government of Puerto
Rico as an open violation of the organic
law. 1t condemns delay in fulfilling
the pledge to the people of Cuba. 1t
condemns and denounces the Philip
pines policy of the present administra-
ton, and favors a declaration of
national policy to give government,
independence and protection against
interference, to the Filipinos. 1t de-
clares that the burning issue is imper-
ialism growing out of the Spanish war,
regarding this as the paramount issue
of the campaign. 1t takes no back
ward step from its position on other
issues, but this is the leading point in
controversy.
1t insists on the strict maintenance
of the Monroe doctrine. 1t declares
that militarism means conquest abroad
and oppressian at home. The national
guard is sufficient and should ever be
cherished
1t denounces private monopolies as
indefensible and intolerable, and
charges the republican party with dis
honest paltering to trusts, and pledges
the democratic party to an unceasing
warfare in nation, state and city
against private monopoly in every
fern. Corporations should be protected
in all their rights but restrained from
interference with the public affairs of
the people.
1t condemns the Dingley tariff bill
as trust breeding measure devised to
give favors to the few and to place
burdens upon the many.
1t favors the enlargement of the
scope of the interstate commerce law.
Itreaffirms and endorses the Chicago
platform of 1896, specifically the plank
demanding free coinage of silver at the
ratio of 16 to l. 1t denounces the cur
rency bill enacted at the last session of
congress which aims to discredit the
sovereign right of the national govern
ment to issue all forms of money.
1t favors the direct election of Uni
ted States Senators by the people.
1t opposes government by injunction,
denounces the black list and favors
arbitration of labor disputes.
1t expresses pride in the courage and
fidelity of American soldiers and sail
ors of all wars and favors liberal pen
sions. 1t favors the immediate
construction, ownership and control of
the Nicaragua canal by the United
States.
1t denounces the republican party
for neglecting to give statehood to
Arizona, New Mexico and Oklahoma.
It favors an intelligent system of
storing waters for irrigation and of
holding the arid lands, when provided
with water, for actual settlers.
It expresses indignation against
England's purpose to overwhelm South
Africa by force.
1t favors the reduction and speedy
repeal of the war taxes.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-07-12
webster Davis For Bryan.

Kansas City. July Webster Davis
standing for the first time in the course
of his political life upon Democratic
rostrum, was the center of dramatic
scene in the Democratic convention as
he babe formal farewell to the party
that has nursed his political fortunes
and in solemn tones declared:
81 stand upon this platform and
shall support William jennings
Bryan"
The applause which greeted Mr.. Webs
ster's short speech was deafening.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-07-12
Immense Standard Oil Fire.

New York, July Lightning struck
one of the big tanks of the Standard
Oil company at Boyonne, N. j. contain
ing 100000 gallons of oil and the
blazing oil carried the flames in all
directions. This sea of flames ran
among tenement houses and chased the
people. The refinery cost 81, 500, 900
and about one-third of the plant is in
ruins. The two tanks which exploded
increase the loss by $1,000
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-07-12
Russia Objects to Japanese Army.

Berlin, July THE Representative
of the Associated Press learns from a
reliable diplomatic source that, despite
repeated official assurances, the en-
tente between the powers is rather
shaky, especially between Russia and
Japan, and England and Russia, re-
spectively. Russia strongly opposes
Japan's acting for the powers and
Japan wants assurances that her
efforts will not result as they did in
1908
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-07-12
Union Depot Roof Falls.

Pittsburg, Pa, July 9.-The roof
over the covered walk at the western
entrance to the Union station col
lapsed and injured six persons. The
fell on the pavement and completely
buried the Fort Wayne & Pittsburg
and Birmingham Traction tracks. A
number of persons had narrow escapes
from being buried under the splintered
timberS.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-07-12

manned my son for Colonel Blank"
said father one day, before certain
chapters in his history were written,
or 1 should not have done So" His
was not an unusual experience. Not
only is a mans record constantly
changing while he lives, but the optn-
ion of him in the early years after his
death may vary much from the worlds
final estimate. Senator Hoar doubt
less had this idea in mind when he
said, on the occasion Of the presenta-
ton of a statue for Statuary Hall, that
the state giving it had done well to
wait until it's subject had been dead
for fifty years. He wished it might be
the rule with every state in selecting
from among its distinguished sons
those whom it W ould honor I'M this
way. Real worth lasts.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-07-12
Casualties in 125 cities.

Chicago, July 7.-As a result of the
celebration of Independence Day with
firearms, toy cannons, giant crackers
and other forms of explosions, thirty
persons were killed and 1898 injured,
according to reports received from 125
cities. The toy pistol and the toy can
non are shown to have done as deadly
execution as some times has been done
in war by those loaded with bullets
and canister and aimed to. kill Sky
rockets, ETC., help to complete the list
of mishaps.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-07-12

Henry Smith, aged "a years and 7
months, died at South Deerfeld recent
~ of old age. Mr. Smith was born in
Palmer, Oct. II, 1905. The family went
to South Deerfield in 1919 and located
in Mill River on a farm. Mr.. Smith
was married Jan. 1, 1928, to Pattie
Clapp, who was killed by a fall from a
wagon in August, 1880. He leaves, be-
sides nine sons and daughters, 80
grandchildren, IS great-grandchildren.
and two great-great-grandchi
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-07-12

The recently published diary OF the
Duchess of Fife contains this remark
able quotation from Queen Victoria,
a signalling for young and old: God
has been so good to me that now, in
my old age, want to confess that 1
have not any dislikes." One OF the
greatest generals of Victoria's whole
reign, Charles Napier, once made a
similar statement: 81 never feel an
cry at any one-beyond wishing to
break their bones with broomst1ck!
Then, as if repenting of even his laugh
ing exception, Napier added: THAT
was not my mind that spoke. 1 am
q child in the hands Of God"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-07-12
Chinese Hide In Berlin.

Berlin, July Gas significant in
a number of Chinese studying here
have left Berlin. The members of the
Chinese legation here have been warn
ed by the police to show themselves as
little as possible upon the streets.
Several Cinnamon were stoned today
by the mob, and were rescued by the.
police with difficulty
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-07-12

A Sicilian woman, Madame Granata,
has just given birth to five little girls,
thus increasing her family to the ex-
traordinary figure of forty-two child
rem. Madame Granata, who is quite
a young woman, was married at the
age of sixteen, and in the first year
of her marriage became the mother
of fine girl. This she followed up in
a space of ten months by presenting
her husband with five boys at birth,
and she has gone on Increasing her
family by threes and fours up to the
present time.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-07-12

There are few real" Daughters OF
the American Revolution living, but
Mrs. Rachel Maria Fernald, of Kittery.
Maize, bears that distinction. She
rwas born on June Is, 1912. Her father
served all through the American rev.
olution. When but fifteen years OF
age he left home to join his brother
Charles, who was then a captain in
the Continental army. He served in
the army two years as waiter, and
on June 4, ITS, enlisted as private
at Fishkill. He served in various
commands until 1882.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-07-12

Paris hotelkeepers are waxing fat
over the exhibition. AS an idea OF the
rush. for apartments, one wealthy lady
pays 300 francs day for small suite
near the Arc de Triomphe; and rich
brewer has engaged more pretentious
suite in an hotel for 1900 francs
day. The cost of seeing all the at
fractions within the exhibition grounds
Is 600 francs.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-07-12

Senator Depew Voices Common Sentiment
London, July 9.-Senator Chauncey
M. Depew. in the course of an inter
view, said:
sit is an impossible task to dominate
or conquer China. That would re-
quire 1900, 900 men. 1t is necessary,
of course, to rescue the ministers, mis-
sionaries and merchants and to punish
the instigators of the outrages. So far
the United States will join with the
other powers, but the government is
opposed to the splitting up of China.
1.-The best policy to be pursued, after
the uprising is suppressed, will be to
elevate to the throne a wise, progress
sive native prince, like Lii Hung Chang.
The United States government is pre-
pared to support the open-trade door
with all its power. But those nations
seeking to promote a breakup of the
the empire will find the United States
against them"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-07-12
Twentieth Kansas Man Killed.

Girard, Kas., July 9.-This forenoon
George Camblin and another man
were hunting near McCune when!
Camblin was killed by the accidental
discharge of his'gun. He was a mem
Der of Company D, Twentieth Kansas,
and married only week ago Sunday.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-07-12
Dovaper and Emperor Suicide

Shanghai, July 6. -Emperor Kwang
Su committed suicide by taking opium
under compulsion of Prince Tuan. The
empress dowager also took poison but
is still alive, though reported to be in
sane from the effects of the drug.
The above has been officially report
ed to the German consular staff
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-07-12

One of the most romantic marriages
that has occurred in Bowling Green.
Ohio, for some time took place a few
days ago, when Harrison Cheney, who
is about 70 years Of age, was married
to Miss Agnes May, aged IS years.
The marriage was in the way of the
fulfillment of a promise made many
gears ago. Cheney, when a young
man, living in Pennsylvania town
and was a lover of one who married
another. She took sick afterward, and
upon her deathbed asked Cheney to
look after little daughter. This he
did, and she in time grew up and was
married. She was taken sick with
consumption, and too, passed away,
but not before she had pledged Cheney
to look after her little girl, then 2
years old. His devotion to the little
child eliminated in the event above
reached.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-07-12

The rife club movement is being
taken up with great enthusiasm In
Australia In Victoria alone, accord
ing to the acting adjutent, between
January l, and March 81, 10000 appli-
cation forms were issued to prospec-
tive rlhemen, and large proportion
of these were returned to headquar-
ters filled up by men DESTROYS OF join
ing clubs.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-07-12

A curious case has just been decided
by the supreme court of New South
Wales. A prisoner in that colony,
while serving his sentence, had the
sight of one of his eyes destroyed,
through the bursting Of the water
gauge glass of steam engine in the
goal. On his release he brought an ac-
ton against the Minister of Public
works, claiming 1000 damages. On
appeal the full court has held that on
grounds of public policy the action
was maintainable. But it is quite
possible that an appeal to the Privy
Council would reverse this decision.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-07-12

The new pension legislation will add
10000 pensioners to the rolls, and in
wolves an expense Of $4,000, 900, accord
eng to the estimates of the pension
commissioner.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-07-12

A church bell cracked in ringing at
the village of Schleithein. near Schaf-
hansen, Germany, few days ago.
When taken down it was found to be
Of the year 1852.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-07-12

Consular officers are expressly for
hidden by regulations to report to pri-
vate inquirers concerning the financial
standing or commercial repute OF busi-
ness men or houses in their districts.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-07-12
Noble Prentis Stricken With Paralysis

Burlington, Iowa, July IA special
from La Harpe says that Noble Prem
tbs of the editorial staff of the Kansas
City Star, was stricken with paralysis
while visiting his sister there and his
recovery is doubtful. Later.-He is
dead.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-07-12
RUSSIA GIVES consent.
Will Give Japan a Free Hand To
Apply Military Force In China.
THE POWERS AND ALL AGREED.

London, July 9.-The Russian gov
eminent announces that it will give
Japan free hand to apply military
force in China. The terms of this con-
sent are summarized in the subjoined
dispatch from st. Petersburg, in reply
to an inquiry from the Japanese cab
met regarding the dispatch of the
japanese troops to China to render aid
to the foreigners in Pekin. The Rus
sian government declared that it left
the japanese government full liberty
of action in this connection, as the
Toxic cabinet expressed its readiness
to act on full agreement with the pow
ers. 1t is in consequence of this, no
doubt, that Japan is preparing to en-
bark 10000 more troops.
Political considerations that were
thought to have been influencing the
action of the powers were thus laid
aside, for the moment, at least, by the
government supposed to have the
clearest purpose respecting China's
future. Japan's sending of troops can
have little bearing an the fate of the
foreigners in Pel1in.
Baron Hayashi, the new japanese
minister in London, said that ten days
would probably be required for the
carrying of troops to China. His die
tated statements contain these SEN
fences: ''If all the conditions Japan
has asked were conceded. l see no
reason why Japan should not under
take the task of suppressing the
trouble. The powers are all agreed in
wishing to put down the rebels, but it
does not seem that they are agreed ON
the means"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-07-12

Some girls are tailor-made, but the
one who seeks an offer of marriage is
ready-maid.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-23

We invite particular attention to
tho address Of our candidates to the
Democratic voters urging them to
form Clubs, and hope that the ad-
vice will be needed. The Demo.
Gratis Of the county should meet OF
some convenient place in each dis.
trict and proceed ct once with the
work. unexpectedly suggest that
the ball be set in motion in st. Me-
rvs by a meeting in Leonardtown,
Saturday afternoon next at four
o'clock, and the organisation Of q
Third District Bryan and Steven
son Club. Do not delayl II you
want to win you must organize and
work for success.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-23

The venerable George s. Bout
we'll, Of Massachusetts,, who was
Secretary of the Treasury under
President Grant Bourke Cochran,
the eloquent Representative in
Congress from New York ; Edward
M. Shepard, the leading Independ-
emit Democrat of Brooklyn, and Per-
~ Belmont, Of the distinguished
Democratic family of thas name,
all voted for Mr.. Mckinley in 1896,
and all Of them announced on Wed
ncsday last their intention to sup
port MIR. Bryan. Wednesday seems
to have been q big day for such an
h06ncements, in view Of the fact
that on the same date the whole
body Of Anti-Imperialists in Indian.
apolis indicated their purpose to
support Bryan instead Of throwing
awav their votes on o third candi.
date for the Presidency.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-23
FORM CLUBS.

During their recent conference
at Chicago, Hons. w. j. Bryan
and A. e. Stevenson, National
Chairman Jones and William r.
Hearst, president Of the National
Association of Democratic Clubs
signed and issued the following ad.
dress
To the Democrats Of the Unite.. lSsatss:
The Democratic party and its
friends must meet the forces of
corruption and intimidation in pol.
itics tine year by thorough organi-
ration. A Democratic club or 30
cietY should be organized in every
city, town, village and precinct in
the United States.
Democrats and all who are in
sympathy with the principles set
forth in the Kansas City platform
are earnestly urged to join Demo.
cratic clubs. or. when none exist.
to assist 10 organizing them. This
work Of uniting the forces Of Law
and liberty into one great system
affixed civic army should be carried
on simultaneously in every part Of
the country aud without delay.
The friends Of government. ac-
cording to the hitherto unchalleng-
ed American theory Of political
equality everywhere under our flag,
cannot afford to DO less jealous or
less active than the ADVOCATES of On
American colonial empire, support
ed by rifles. No patriotic citizen
can ignore the attacks which are
being made upon the very founda-
tions Of our present irreproachable
form Of governments. This year
every citizen should be a politician.
Clubs and societies should at once
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-23

Each Department supplied with the
most modern and approved apparatus.
Practical work emphasized in all De-
partments. Graduates qualified at once
to enter upon life's work; Graduates in
Mechanical Engineering and Chemistry
this year, all secured positions upon
graduation. Boarding Department sup
piled with all modern improvements !:
Bath Rooms, Closets, Steam Heat and
Gas. Tuition, Books, Heat, Washing,
Light, Board, Medical attendance, 1854
for scholastic year. Catalogue giving
full particulars sent on application.
Daily sanitary inspection by physician
to College. Attention Is called TO the
short course often weeks in Agriculture.
Particulars sent on application. Term
commences September "a. Early appli.
cation necessary for admittance.
r. W. SYLVESTER.
July SG.-St President NJ A. G
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-23
A Card.

Office of the Locust Point Tobacco
Inspection, 211 8. Charles St,
Baltimor, August 10, 1900.
To Our Patrons in Southern Mary
land-Because of false impressions Gre
ated by the circulation of statements
implying doubt as to the continuance
of the present rates of charges with
free storage Of Maryland tobacco at our
warehouse, we find il necessary to again
call attention to our publications in the
Southern Maryland papers during the
past few months and to repeat the as
surance therein made. which we are pre-
pared to verify in every particular.
AS some of our friends desiring to ship
their tobacco to our warehouse, seem
still to have misgivings in this regard,
we will feel greatly Obliged for informa-
tion which will enable rs to get the
names Of any responsible persons who
circulate these erroneous statements.
We also learn that information is be-
ing circulated to the effect that the buy
ers in Baltimore pay more for tobacco
inspected at the State Warehouses than
for that inspected at our warehouse. We
need scarcely say that this is not true,
and will feel further Obliged for infor-
nation which will enable us to identify
persons making these misleading state
ments. Very truly yours,
REGARDS, LEFTwICH & Co
Aug 1G-2t.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-23
lCoMxuxIcATED.


EMORY, md, August 10th, 1900.
Messrs. Editons VIII you kindly
grant me square or two to break the
silence which I have siudicusly essayed
to practice with Christian fortitude up
to date. Several years ago commenced
the mercantile business at the place IA
miliarly known rs Wizards Chapel
Point, contiguous to Sc Jerome's Greek,
and near its embouchure or mouth. The
original neck road extends to my place
of business. but IL Is repaired only as
far as the juncture of the road leading
to the dwelling Of Mrs. II. e. Clarke.
The late r. F. Taylor, after purchasing
the Price farm. applied 10 the Commits
sioners' Court to have the part or Sec
ton OF said road-two miles more or
less-discontinued. because il was in
frequently used and, too, he did not de-
sire to have . public thoroughfare
through his farm. and his request was
granted. Now. that own this section
name indicated above, and the post
Office, Emory, 10 located at my place of
business. think il but plain justice to
the taxpayers and myself, who have oc-
casion to use this part OF the original
road, that il should be included and
worked as formerly; and trust that the
gentlemen who compose..the Commits
sioners' Court viii notice my maiden ef.
fort to'make known my grievance and,
apart from looking At 1t only from the
Almighty Dollar side will give il
speedy and equitable consideration.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-23

hare kept the part or section in fair
travelling condition ever since ! located
here, tests or criteris by which Il was
distinguished when first repaired il
plainly existing. In addition 10 ny
mercantile business i ship barrelled oys-
ters and il l. not 70 be questioned BY
right thinking persons that the cost OF
hauling necessarily increases in the pro-
portion 10 the roughness, etc. Of the
surface Of the grade. / state this 70
show what drain, pecuniarily, Il is
upon me in addition TO the heavy taxes
imposed.
Respectfully.
J. b. WRIaHTsos.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-23

ELOCUTION.

DY REQUEST I viii give lessons in
I'D EL0CUTION, in Leonardtown, to
boys and girls on every SATURDAY
for nine months, beginning SEPTEM-
BIER 18th, provided sufficient number
of pupils may be engaged.
EDWARDINA CRANE,
Aug 23-tfl California, Md.