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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-02
Tugboat Blown to Pieces.

The tugboat Tcmplar, of Alexandria,
Va, blew mp in Canton Hollow at $3.50
o'clock Monday evening. Two of her
crew are missing and are supposed to be
dead; three were injured and two es-
capped in an almost miraculous manner.
Captain Crowder made the following
statement 81 am 80 years old, married,
ana lIYe AZ gro s.s-~ ~--7~-.r.-A-----.------
The tug Templar was built in 1881, and
tho boilers she had in her when the ex.
plosion occurred wcro put in her in 1885.
They were examined on June 2S last,
and the certificates were framed and
hung in the engine room and pilot
house. We left Alexandria Friday,
bound for this port, having in tow the
three masted schooner Nellie T. Morse.
Everything went all right until we
reached Canton Hollow, where the
schooner had to anchor in the stream.
After che reached the anchorage sig
nailed to stop, and then waited mo-
mcnt to sec that that was done. Then
l. SLbDpeu OUT VI tuC pllOL Huusc anu
walked along tho cabin deck, expecting
to see the hawscr cast off and drawn in.
Just as got over the engine-room there
came the explosion, and up / went.
think almost touched the sky. When
| came down, the roar still in my ears, !
went down | don't know how far, and
when came up again was just able to
gasp and seize tho nearest thing to me.
II happened to be the hawser from the
schooner, and clung to 1t for dear life.
Then ] looked around me and / saw the
boy Herbert trying to swim and Cannon
doing the best he could TO keep ahoat.
There were number of small boats
coming toward US, and shouted as loud
as / could They picked us up and took
us aboard the Bachc. Tho tug was a
sound craft as far as know, and can't
explain how 1t was she blew up. Engi-
neer Wood was sober, careful man,
one Of the best know in the Bay, and
the same may be said of Cannon"
Captain Crowder said that he lost a
suit of clothes, 800 in money and all
his personal papers baltimore Uerald.
Capt. Oliver L. Crowder of the Temp
lar, is native of ST. Georges Island,
and has many friends throughout the
county who rejoice at his escape.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-02
Leonardtown Circuit.

The annual Sunday School pi, mic o.
the Mt. Zion NJ. L. Church will be held
at Laurel Grove Thursday, August end
A large crowd is expected
The st. Paul's Sunday School will give
a basket Picnic on Monday next, Au.
gust 9th at 1 o'clock, Z. NJ, Refresh.
ments will be on sale during the after.
noon and evening, The picnic will be
held in Sheep-P Pen Woods. A very cor.
dial invitation is extended to all to join
us.
The pastor will preach at Mt Zion and
Leonardtown on the coming Sabbath at
the usual time. A cordial welcome to
all to worship with us.
There will be given at Mt. Zion Church,
Laurel Grove, on the 10Th, and illustrat-
ed lecture an entertainment, "The Man
of the Centuries" by the Pastor, assist
ed by local talent. Benefit of the Stew
ards collection.
J, EVERETT MATTEE, Pastor.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-02

Henry Mills, worthy colored citizen
If Leonardtown, died of apoplexy, Mon.
day afternoon. last. He was stricken
Sunday about noon. He was n good
man and was respected and liked by all
who knew him, He was about GO years
of age.
Wednesday afternoon of last week
James Dunn's house nosI Cuckhold's
Greek, was destroyed by fire Some are
of opinion that the house was struck by
lightning, and others think the fire was
caused by defective ilue None of the
furniture was saved
Charles L. Richards has taken charge
of the undertaking establishment in
Leonardtown for his sister-in- law, Mrs.
Gladys Dillow. Mr. Richards 10 a first
class man and will no doubt make sue
cess of the business, which will be con-
tinued under the old name
According to DR.. G. p. Carrico, the
newly appointed physician to the House
Of Correction, there are more than fifty
cases of scuryy in that institution due
to lack of proper nourishment. The
new superintendent has directed that
more vegetables be given the prisoners.
Prof. Henry Wingate, of Chaptico,
who is on visit to his old friend and
pupil, Mr.. 7. Lee Mattingly, was in town
Thursday last, His many friends were
truly glad to see the popular ex-Exami-
ncr, and also to learn that his health is
better than it has been for sometime
past.-EatCiprisc.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-02

Joseph II. Ching, of this Town, Spc-
cial Agent Rural Free Delivery, has ten
dcred his resignation to the Postmaster
General. Mr.. Ching told the BEACON
reporter that che could not give his per-
sonal and political friends and benefac-
tor, Mr., Mudd, the proper support by be-
ing continually away from the county,
and should he continue in the service 1t
would be uecessary for him to remain
away. He will vigorously push his law
business and take care of the interest of
his friends by remaining in close prox.
unity to them"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-02

Fyou lure anything in lie aJo0e line
you D0nt to place In tie haisds If a A0use
Mat has lad long experience, n horpugh
kn01leolge Of their business md comDaands
n g0od class If buyers send your shipments
10 an.
April ~, '00--Gm
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-02

Entertaining conversation is not alone
dependent upon well.stored mind, a
ready wit or broad culture. 1t lays I'M
der contribution qualities of heart as
well as head, and should reveal sincerity,
sympathy and simplicity. We must feel
an interest in our subject before we can
inspire it, and enthusiasm is contagious
when 1t is sincere. 1t gives animation
to the face, yivacity to the manner. and
has thought. eompelling power that
aids nuency Of expression. -August La.
dies Home Journal.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-02
Tournament, Entertainment and Ball at
River Springs.

AT $50 p. NJ. sharp on Thursday, Au-
gust 9th, the hosts OF River Springs
have announced tournament, open TO
all riders, the prize for the successful
knight being pair Of elegant gold sleeve
buttons. The coronation of the queen
and maids will take place prior to the
performance, which promptly begins at
$50, the royal party occupying private
box to witness the entertainment, at the
conclusion OF which the grand ball will
be opened by the Warner Orchestra. A
wcll-known vaudeville troupe Of men
and women will furnish an enjoyable
entertainment. The materials that were
used at Electric Park, Baltimore, on
July 4th will be displayed in decoratin 6
the lawn, manipulated by the same ar
list. In case of inclement weather, the
affair will be postponed till first fair day.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-02

In order to make room for fall goods,
which will be bought in New York city,
L. A. Jones & Son arc selling at reduced
prices all Summer goods, such as La
dies Oxfords, Lawns, Challies, Dimi-
ties, Organdies, &c. Don't wait until
they are closed out, as they must be sold.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-02
Another Cold Winter
Is Coming

and We are prepared to mako you com.
Portable. | have my store filled with
choice goods The newest and latest
things in
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-02
Picnic.

The Sunday School at Cedar Point M.
E. Church will hold their annual picnic
in the grove at the church on August s,
beginning at o'clock p. m. A supper
will be served on the grounds at six
o'clock. Price for supper, 40 cents for
adults and for children half price. II
not fair, the first fair day. Refreshments
to be served on the grounds. All are
cordially invited. BY order of Commit
tee.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-02

l.. A. Jones & Son have just received
direct from factory a full stock of In
fant's, Childrens', Misses, Youths and
Boys shoes. They have also pretty
line of Ladies' Shoes and Oxfords.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-02

A. A. Lawrence will close out his stock
OF goods. He is offering great bargains
to turn his goods into money. New
stock at low prices old stock and goods
out of season for little. Call and see.
Advertisement in another column.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1900-04-10
DAY TO PEACH.
Former Treasurer W. K. Day
Wants to Confess.
Story of TaylOr's Connection With
The Crime as Told by
YOutsey.

Frankfort, KY, April 9.-Former
State Treasurer Walter Day has
expressed willingness to go before
the Franklin grand jury and tell
what he knows of the conspiracy to
assassinate Gov. Goebel, and his
offer will probably be accepted.
Other Republican ofice-holders are
now willing to testify. Mr.. Day
was on the point of resigning after
the assassination, but Taylor in
dueed him to hold on. Thereupon
Day left his oficei charge of a dep
uty and went to his home in Breath
lit county.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1900-04-10
YOUToEY'S STATEMENT.
What he Has Told The Officers of
His Connection With The
Assassination.

A Frankfort special to the Gin
cinnati Enquirer says;
Henry E, Youtsey, of Newport,
the detectives and attorneys say,
has told more about the assassina-
ton Of Gov. Goebel than any of the
men now under arrest for alleged
completely in that diabolical crime.
His attorneys claim for him that he
has made no confession. That
is true, and it is not probable that
he will be permitted by Common
wealth S Attorney Franklin tomake
one with view of securing for
himself immunity from the charge
against him.
However, Youtsey's attorneys
and his relatives are endeavoring
to do all possible for him, and have
enlisted the services of Mayor Mel
son, of Newport. to that end. But
Youtsey has made a statement"
which is regarded as important.
This statement without solicitation
on the part of the person to whom
it was made. Youtsey tells of his
employment as a clerk in the Office
of Auditor" Sweeney, how he was
engaged as a stenographer for
"Gov, Taylor, and how he carried
messages to and from Taylor. He
admite, it is said, that there was a
plot to kill Goebel, and that some
person was hired to fire the shot.
He does not name the man who did
the shooting or the man woprOcured
him to do it; nor does he state what
compensation the assassin was
given for the horrible act. But he
admits so the attorneys say, that
he procured rifle and cartridges for
the purpose of killing Goebel, and
that he put the weapon and ammu-
milton in the office of the secretary
of state, and admitted four men to
that room.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1900-04-10
CCOrOner Returns With Oldham,

Coroner Returns With Oldham,
Coroner Allensworth returned
shortly after noon bringing Oldham
with him. The testimony brought
out at the inquest justified him in
bringing Oldham to Jail. The trou-
Bile in which the first shots were
fired occurred at Rollins Clardy $
that morning and not at Baynham S.
The woman went with Oldham and
attended church and was seen with
him in the road that evening just
before the killing, Oldham denied
having a pistol but the coroner
searched him and found on his per-
son a 3S calibre Smith & Weston
pistol.
The murder is a particularly at
roclous one and there is no doubt
of Oldham's guilt. He is in Jail
and the date for his examining trial
has not yet been fixed.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1900-04-10
MURDER.
Martha Bell. col, Killed Near
Kennedy Sunday Night.
Less Oldham Charged With the
nurder and Is Under Arrest
The Inquest.

Kennedy was the scene o. another
murder Sunday night, more hor-
rible than usual in it's details.
The victim was Martha Bell, a.
negro woman about % years old,
who lived at Rollins Clardy's.
The murderer was Less Oldham,
a dissolute son of Knox Oldham,
reputable white man.
Oldham, who is about "a years
old, went to a cabin on the prem
Uses of Rollins Clardy, about one
mile from Kennedy, and early Sun
day evening called Martha Bell
out and forced her to go with him
down the road.
He fired several shots from his
pistol, probably without intending
to hit the woman, and she finally
agreed to go with him. After they
had gone little distance the won
an was heard begging him not to
kill her and one of the occupants OF
the cabin started to 60 to her as
sistance. When Oldham saw the
man he ran a short distance into
the woods, but when he saw who it
was he came back to where the
woman was and made the negro go
back. He then went on down the
road with the woman some distance
further. Later pistol shots were
heard and yesterday morning the
dead body of the woman was found
lying in the road, about 400 yards
from Mr.. Baynham's cabin. Her
shoes were off and on the ground
close by, her hat was some distance
away and her clothing was consid-
erably disarranged. She had been
shot twice. Either shot would have
fatal. One was in the breast and
the other in her mouth.
A pen was built around the body
which was left where it was found
and the coroner sent for. The in
quest had not been reported when
we went to press.
Oldham gave himself up yester-
day to Constable Frank Rives. He
denies that he killed the woman.
His story is that they we're fired at
by some one not named, who killed
the woman and tried to kill him. No
credence is given to this story.
Oldham bears a very bad repu-
utation and has figured in a shoot
ing affray once before. He associ-
ates with negroes and has brought
disgrace upon his father, who is a
good and respectable citizen.
If the murder is as bad as report
ed, the crime is one of the most di-
abolical ever committed in the
county.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1900-04-10
GREAT SUFFERER.
Died of DrOpsy, After Illness OF
Several Months,

Rosa Drexler, the l0-year-old
daughter of Nr. Henry Drexler,
died at the home of her parents
Friday morning, alter long and
painful illness, Of dropsy. Funeral
services were held at Grace Epis-
copal church by DR.. r. S. Carter
Saturday afternoon aud the inter
ment followed at Hopewell.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1900-04-10
Bought Some Cartridges.

The attorneys allege that in his
statement" he says that the shot
was fired from that room, and that
the steel ball which was dug from
the tree in line of the window from
which the shot was fired is very
likely one of those which he pur-
chased in Cincinnati and that it is
evidently the one which passed
through Goebel's body. From the
statements of Youtsey it is evident
that a man now under arrest was
brought to Frankfort for the pur-
pose Of killing Goebel, He further
says, so theprosecution 5 attorneys,
allege: "Dick Combs came to me
and asked me to go to Taylor and
tell him he and another man were
prepared and ready to kill Goebel.
Combs SAID further for me to tell
Taylor that the time had come for
action, and if nothing was to be
done he would like to 60 home.
went to see Taylor in the gov
ernor's mansion and delivered
Combs message. Taylor was dis
trustful of Combs and said he was
afraid that he was a spy. We
talked the matter over in a general
way, at the conclusion of which
Taylor said: Il have been expect
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The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-17
MONTANA.

During July the police of Helena
made LOG arrests.
Steps have been taken to incorporate
the Butte Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals.
7. B. Green of Malta recently sold to
parties in Regina, n. w. T., 26 head
of horses at prices ranging from $50
to S135 per head.
The Montana Assocatio of Local Fire
Insurance Agents has been organized in
Butte with about 20 members from diff
ferent portions of the state
John R. McDermott of Great Falls
has filed a petition in bankruptcy. His
liabilities are placed at $4,000 and his
assets at $3.50. The latter are exempt.
Flathead Indians in the Lewis and
Clarke forest reserve have been notified
to return to their reservation at once.
The Indians are suspected of killing
game out of season and of setting fires
to the forests.
Parties in from the Wild Horse Lake
country bring the news that some of
the enterprising harvesters operating
in that section have met with some
difficulty lately with the queens own.
The hay cutters could not distinguish
the boundary line and cut and stacked
some hay on the queens domain, ex-
pecting to haul it into Havre later. The
Canadian authorities asked for a dona-
tion of 81 per ton before it could be
moved.
The Montana State Pharmaceutical
Association, at it's annual session at
Butte, elected the following officers:
President, e. e. Gallogly; vice presi
dent, L. G. Smith; secretary, S. ]. COT
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-17

Rome, Aug. liking Victor Emman-
uel Ill. has taken the formal constitutions
al oath before parliament. The senate
chamber was draped with mourning, the
benches and tribunes being covered with
black furnishings, bordered with silver.
The chamber was filled with senators and
deputies, royal missions, high officials of
state and the diplomatic corps.
The booming of cannon announced the
departure of the royal party from the
Quirinal.
All along the route large crowds were
assembled and gave the new king an ova-
ton. lie was received on the steps of
the senate by the committees of the
chamber of deputies and senate in pa
vilion specially erected and handsomely
decorated.
Mnen the cortege entered the senate
chamber, the king being accompanied by
the duke of Aosta, the count of Turin
and the duke of Genoa, the deputies and
senators arose, and then began long
and exciting scene of enthusiasm. His maj
esty later took the oath and delivered an
address. The weather was beautiful.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-17
France Objects to waIdersee.

Paris, Aug. l2.-Though official France,
when forced to decision WA graciously
admit the superior rank of Field Marshal
Count Won Waldersee and acknowledge him
as a generalssimo of the allied forces in
China, the Paris press and French citizens
will meet the situation with a grimace
such as bitter medicine produces. Though
years have passed the time is not long
enough to efface the memory of the day
when the German troops marched along
the Champs Elysees, and so it is even
thought an expedlrionary force under a
German commander will be sufficient to
throw the anti-republiean press into
qualms of resentment. Naturally Ger
many is the government against which
they hurl their anathemas.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-17
English Weary of War.

London, Aug. l2.-This can hardly be.
said to have been a lively week in Eng
land, for obituaries and funerals have taken
the largest space in the newspapers. Par
ucular groups had plenty to think about.
Nevertheless, fnanciers have been busy
with the American loan," politicians with.
the dying parliament and the general cleo
ton prospects, and society with country
amusements.
The way the South African war drags
out wears upon Englishmen, and no news
would be as welcome as that some we'll
wisher of the Transvaal had convinced
President Kruger that nothing in Europe
or China will make Great Britain relax
her ever-tightening grip on South Africa.
Everybody in the army, or who has any
thing to 40 with it in South Africa, wants
to come home and is heartily sick of the
whole thing, but knowing that it must go
ON to finish, the dregs of war are having
some bitterness.
The plot to kill British officers at Pre-
toria is taken in England as showing the
savage temper of the Beers, while the
Britishers are reported to be doing some
things which are provoking adverse com
ment in Great Britain.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-17

fee (re-elected) treasurer, F. A. Wer-
ner. The following names were voted
to be submitted to the governor, who
will select from the number one to act
upon the state board of pharmacy:
Howard Rockefeller, e. E. Gallogly, F.
A Werner, j. M. Doull and c. B. Hos
kings.
The Japanese working along the line
OF the Great Northern in the vicinity
of Kalispell, are certainly very patri-
otto. Ever since their country has been
engaged in war with China they save
up their earnings and transmit their
money to Japan, in order to assist their
countrymen in the struggle. The sums
monthly passing through the Kalispell
postoffice are of no mean total, as high
as $4,000 having been mailed in one
month.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-17
CHINESE WANT PEACE NOW
Ii HUNG CHANG TO ACT
Will BE Peace Envoy Between the
Powers and China-The United
States StiII Adheres to First De-
mands-WiII Not Stop Army.

Washington, Aug. 13.-Indications of
the desires of China for a peaceful set
Element of her present differences have
been multiplying for several days. Of
fetal evidence of that desire has been
presented to the department of state.
1t was in the form of an edict promul-
gated by the emperor, Kwang Hsu. an
pointing Ii Hung Chang as envoy pleni-
potentiary to negotiate with the powers
for an Immediate cessation of HOSTILE
ties pending a solution of the prob
lens which have grown out of the anti
foreign uprising in the empire. Earl
Ii is to act directly for the emperor.
and fair inference is that whatever
terms he may reach with the powers
will be approved by the imperial gov
eminent.
Washington, Aug. 49,. Secretary
Adee, by direction of President McKin
ley, has presented to Minister WI for
transmission to his government the re-
ply OF the United States to the imperial
edict appointing Ii Hung Chang envoy
to negotiate with the powers for a ces-
sation of hostilities. In effect. how
ever, it is reiteration of the demands
previously made by the United States
upon China, coupled with a vigorous
lntlmation that no negotiations will be
entered into until the Chinese govern
ment shall have complied with those
demands.
This government, inspired by a de-
termination to effect the rescue of the
legationers besieged in Pekin. takes adj
vantage in its reply to the edict to re-
iterate the demands previously made
on China. These demands first were
made by the president on July %, and
subsequently were reiterated substan-
TALLY by Acting Secretary Adee by di-
rectlon of the president The demands
for the protection of the ministers. for
free communication between them and
their respective governments and for
the restoration of order in China. form
the keynote of the memorandum for
warded to the imperial government by
the president today.
The iteration and reiteration of the
demands must, it is thought make il
perfectly clear to the Chinese govern
ment that no negotiations will be en-
tered upon until a square-toed compli-
ance with them has been made. Should
the demands be acceded to. there will
be no obstacles, it is believed. in the
way of settlement of other questions
which have arisen out of the pending
troubles.