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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-16
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BRrERY BRANCH, Aug. Is, 1900.
Messrs. Editors Our little Republic
Of Briery Branch is still intact and hold
ing her own against the rest of the world,
and Is still in very tiourishing condi-
ton. Everyone looks prosperous and
happy. everybody has finished thresh-
ing wheat, and the tobacco has nearly
all been PRICED and sold and money has
been flowing In. and the Branch is still
the garden spot of the world. The men
are all brave and gallant and the women
beautiful and accomplished, and every
thing goes merry as q marriage bell.
For several weeks there has been two of
Washington's most beautiful and &C
complished ladies visiting here.
Messrs. Editors, / see that our old
friend Daniel G. Hammett has left the
county and he will be greatly missed by
his friends and clients. though they are
all glad that he has secured so RESPONSE.
BILE and lucrative appointment.
Mr., Hammett has been q lawyer in
full practice in the county for about for
ty years. When he first became mem,
Der of the bar, though o mere youth, he
soon took rank with the most distin-
guished members of his profession
amongst whom he had few peers and no
superiors. In the business of'his pro.
fession, he was careful. painstaking and
conscientious, and he was one of ma
lures noblemen-an honest man.
He was elected four times States At
torney, and served in that capacity six
teen years, and during the whole OF that
time, though he had many indictments
to draw up, there was never but one Of
them quashed. He had knack of al
ways making friends and never losing
them, and they always had way of
turning up when he most needed them.
HoT Box.
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AzZANA.

LIST district-John s. Jarboe, Charles
y. Grason, VIM. p. Powell, James z.
Graves, George B. P. Taylor, Lewis L.
Tennison.
End district-John A. Price, Thomas
w. Aud. VIM. K. Watts. John n. VIVA
len.
3rd district-Benedict I. Thompson,
James +. MattinglY, Henry T. Barnes,
James L. Branson, VIM. III. Dawson,
George II. Heard, G. Oscar Wathen,
Frederick Fl. Guy. J. Thomas Abel.
4th district-Philip o. Budd, Webster
B. Herbert, John B. Lyon, Aloysius G.
WEIGH, Thomas G. Edwards.
5ih district--James w. Chappelear.
Aloysius 4. Bowling, Isaiah Canter,
Clarence d. Sasscer. VIM. 7. Buckler.
9Th Districts. Chapman Thompson,
John Fenwick. Charles II. Posey, Wash
ington Wilkinson, Walter II. b. Briscoe,
Thomas Dixon. Harry 7. Robinson,
9TH district-Wm. A. Lyon, Frederick
Wilson. Thomas Grason, Geo. w. Gass.
Charles A. Burch.
Sth district-Ernest Lloyd, Samuel
Owens. Martin L. Hammett, John b.
Hebb. Willard Moore. John J. Brad
shaw.
9th district-John w. Henderson.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-16


Mr.. Edifor-Tn my connunieasion
published in the BKAcox. OF August ,,
reference was made 20 the body OF a man
found drowned near this Light Station
The deceased was Capt James Edwards.
OF schooner Luray, OF which he was
Captain and owner. After aisposine of
load Of potatoes In Baltimore he had
taken on load Of coal and while upon
his return, when OF the mouth of the
Patuxsnt. was during squall knocked
overheard and drowned. a pathetic in
cident connected win che drowning.
was the fact that while In the water he
conversed with the colorsfl man on deck.
who however was powerless to help him
as the vessel sailing before the wind
soon left him TO his fate.
The deceased was young man 90
years of age, Of exemplary habits and
had accumulated property during his
short life, valued at $500. and was en-
gagged to be married in September.
His friends exhumed, Identified, and
removed the body 70 bis late home at
GAINESVILLE. Va, where childless moth
er whose grief could not be appeased,
awaited the remains Of her only SON.
In my previous communication Mr..
Editor, ! had no intention 10 criticise or
reflect upon those persons connected
with the burial of the cody, but every
instinct Of humanity openly revoIts
against dragging the dolly OF the dead
over the ground with rope and tossing
Ii unceremoniously into casket, made
of odds and ends Of boards from the cow
yard.
Very Respectfully,
PATRICK REEDy.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-16

Notwithstanding the heat, a large
crowd attended the Newtown dinner
and tournament, including representa-
tives from Sacred Heart, Leonardtown,
st. Joseph's, Sc. Johns and Medley's
Neck. IA knights contested for the
honors. OF these the most successful
were Bernard Guy. who crowned Miss
Maggie Mattingly queen; Magill Red
mond, who crowned Miss Ella johnson
1st maid; Stanley Johnson, who crown
ed Miss Mamie Wathen and maid, and
Benjamin Johnson, who crowned Miss
Gussie Wathen Ord maid. Mr.. VIM. v.
Waters made an admirable marshal, and
was ably assisted by Mr. Daniel Guy.
Mr. Joseph II. Ching made stirring
charge TO the knights and Dir. Derby 4.
Lynch made . suitable coronation ad-
dress. II. N. II. Yates. Judson Alvey
and Frank Dillahay made excellent
judges. Receipts, $2l075; expenses,
go; net results, $3.50.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-16

Seriously Hurt.
Saturday last, Richard Stone was
painfully injured by being thrown from
his horse. The horse ran OF and threw
Mr.. Stone who struck against the tree
near DR.. Hayden's office aud sustained
painful and severe scalp wounds. Mr..
Stcne was unconscious for sometime.
DIR. Greenwell rendered the necessary
attention.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-16

In order 90 make room for fall goods
which will i,e bongkt In New YORK civ.
= a Jones q Son are selling a. reduced
prices all Summer goocs. srch as "a
dies Oxfords, Lawns. ChaIlies. Dimi-
ties. Organdies. sc. Don't wait until
they are closed out, Is they must be sold.
A. A. Lawrence win close ont his stock
OF goods: He Is Offering great bargains
TO turn his goods into money. New
stock az low prices old stock and goods
out OF season for little. Call and see.
Advertisement in another column.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-16

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There VIII be picnic given al Bethel
n. E. Church, South, on Thursday, Au-
gust 90, 1900, for the benefit OF the Sun
day School. Refreshments viii be served
on the grounds In the afternoon. A cor
dial invitation is extended to all.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-16

L. A. Jones & Son have Just received
direct from factory full stock OF In
fant's. Childrens'. Misses. Youths and
Boys shoes. They have also a pretty
line of Ladies' Shoes and 0xfords.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-16
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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-16

There viii b. given II Mt. Zion II. Z.
Innrch. Laurel Groye. on the leah. an
s al,,.. lecture and nnferfainment,
ne Nan o. the Ccntnries." By the Pas
Tor. assisted By local salent Benefit of
the Stewards collection.
j. EvEEE7r MErTEE. Pastor.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-16

his Leonardtown friends to sail down
the bay.
Mrs. Sanderson, of Washington, ID. c.,
mother of III. F. Sandcrson, Of Moore's
Hotel, died here last Saturday morning
after short illness. Her remains were
taken 10 Washington Sunday on the Po-
tomac for interment.
There viii be q Tournament at Piney
Point, Saturday, August 18th. instant.
Valuable prizes win be given and Wash.
Williams, the popular host Of Piney
Point Hotel, will spare no pains to make
the occasion a notable and pleasant one.
Mr.. b. Harris Camalier left here yes
tsrday "Wednesday and win make the
address 20 the knights at Chapel Point,
Charles county, today. He expects to
visit many other places in the Congress
sional district .nd return Saturday next.
The following are among the visitors at
Chimborazo, Capt. Ben. Foxwell's fash
ionable summer resort: Misses Amelia
Thomas, Mable and Josie Caldwell, Mr..
Caldwell, Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Dorsey,
Of Washington, ID. c.; Mr.. John Adams,
Hyattsville, Md.
County Treasurer Dent win begin his
August round of the districts on Mon
day next, rs viii be seen from his aGver-
tisement In another column. The dis
counts win be i've per cent. on the State
and one per cent. on the county tax.
Interest will begin September list. It
viii be well for taxpayers 10 avail them
selves Of this opportunity to pay their
tax bills and save the discounts.
The age-herald., 1900-05-21

Play ball! s>
 The umpires familiar cry play 'balP' will be heard at the North Birmingham ball park at 3:3o o'clock this afternoon for the first time this season.
 The Birmingham fans will have the first opportunity of several years to witness fast ball this afternoon, and there is haro,J' doubt but large crowd will be on hand to cheer the home boys on to victory
 The Selma team arrived in the city last night from Rome, Ga., where it broke even with the team of that city in series of four games, and is registered at the .Arl- ington hotel Ards Smith, Birc1.-.s .fa,a boy, is manager of the Selma team, and among the players are several old scSth- ern league players, well known e0 the fans all over the south. King Bailey formerly of the Montgomery league team will do the twirling for the visitors this afternoon. and Smith will do the receiving act. Dowie, for several years second base man for the New Orleans team, will fill that position for the Selmas. The other players on the team have nearly all played professional ball ip some one of the minor leagues.
 The home team is composed of young sters who have some reputation as ball tossers, and they will give the visitors a
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good argument in this afternoons contest The game will be called at S:30 p. m.
 North Birmingham ball park is only about ten or fifteen minutes ride from First avenue and Twentieth street, and those who desire to see the game can leave the city at 3:1O and get there in time to witness the first inning.
 The batting order of the Selma team will be as follows: Harrison, left field; Frost, short stop; Smith, catcher; Dowie, second base; Jordan, third base; Kearney, first base; McAfee, center field; Tourney, right field Bailey, pitcher; Delaney and Harkins, substitutes.
 The personnel of the home team will be as follows: O'Brien or King, catcher; Hickman, Hunter or Sawyer, pitcher; Hart, first base; Gresham, second base; Donovan, short stop; Harbin, third base; Cass, center field; McCauley, left field; Vigo, right field.
 Manager Gresham has selected the men with care and feels confident that they will put up stiff game against the Selma aggregation. They have all had some practice this season, but will be slightly handicapped on account of not having played together. Hunter will probably be put in to pitch today, and as he is in good form will doubtless hold the visitors down to few hits.
The age-herald., 1900-05-21
AN ABLE PAPER ON
 WARRIOR CANAL Read Before the Southern h.
 duStrial Convention BY HON. J. A. VAN H00SE Pointed Out the Many Advantages to Accrue to the Gulf States From the Buildingof the Proposed
 Water Way.
BY HON. J. A. VAN H00SE

Hon. J. A. Van Hoose, former mayor of Birmingham, and one of the leading whole sale merchants of the city, read an inter- esting paper before the Southern Industrial convention at Chattanooga last week, his subject being the Warrior Canal. MT. Van Hoose is chairman of the canal committee of the Commercial club, and has given the greater portion of his time the past year to working up interest in the proposed ca nal. His paper was very able one, and sets out the advantages to be secured from the construction of the canal. It was as follows:
 MT. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Con-
 vention.
 You will; I trust, allow me moment of preliminary time in order to personally thank in behalf of the Birmingham district, MT. N. r. Thompson, your secretary, who has done so much to make this convention a success. for this opportunity of present. ing to you for your consideration a subject which means so much not only to Tennes- see, Alabama and every gulf state, but which promises so much for the best inter- ests of the entire country.
 No satisfactory consideration of any wa terway can we'll be made even in this day, without at least some mention of the bene- It's which mankind has from the remotest }ges realized by the use of water as a
 
 Yes, beyond all that and apart from every consideration of water as a tidal factor of existence, there has always been in the breast of every human being, im- planted eternally there by God, a love for the water
 It matters not whether the man be blackened and tanned by centuries of burn ing suns and hot winds blowing across the dreary wastes of eastern sands or whether he be heralded on the long roll of the rest less sea, with its ever mysterious messages coming down to him through great sweeps of years or across miles of rolling pillows there always has been, there always will be to the child, to the man, this love, this witchery, this craving for the sound the sight of water He loves it under the shelt- ering palm. loves it rippling past his feet, loves it as it comes leaping and sparkling down from the mountain side, loves it as it broadens out into the deep, majestic river and loves 1t still the more as it stretches
The age-herald., 1900-05-21
REV. J. J. GREER
 DULY INSTALLED As Pastor of South Highland
 Presbyterian Church. IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIES Conducted by Dr. A. B. Curry and Dr L. s. Handy in Delivering the
 Charge Splendid Musical
 Programme Rendered.
IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIES

The Rev. J. J. Grier was installed pastor of the Highland Presbyterian church yes terday afternoon at o'clock. and the ser vices were deeply interesting, The Rev. Dr. A. B. Curry presided and preached the in- stallation sermon, and the Rev. pr. L. s. Handley delivered the charge to the pas tor and the congregation. The Rev. Mr Mooney was appointed by the Presbytery to deliver the last charge, that is, the charge to the congregation, but a previous engagement had taken him from the city.
 Dr. Curry chose for his text: And He gave some, apostles; and some prophets; and some evangelsts: and some pastors and teachers. "-Ephesians All. He deliv- cred an able and impressive discourse on the office of the pastor, pointing out very fully and clearly it's scope and design. He referred to the pastor as Gods gift to his people, and counselled the congregation to use the pastor for their spiritual good The members of the congregation should be frank with their pastor. They should come to him with their trials and troubles. They should make him their confidant.
 Dr. Handley in charging the pastor, told him that he must preach the word of God
  preach it, too, so as to honor the divine Author, and not in the spirit of criticism He must qualify himself by study and earnest prayer. The pastor, the under shepherd, must mingle with his flock, and must look especially after the young peo- pie He must protect them. In charging the congregation Dr. Handley said the mem bers must assist their pastor in his work and must receive the word. They should pray for their undershepherd and strive for peace and harmony.
 The music was appropriate to the oc- casion, and was exceptionally well rem dered. MT. Grier is one Of the youngest pastors in this part of the state, but he has had several years of experience, and is regarded one of the strongest men in this Presbytery. He is exceedingly pop ular.
The age-herald., 1900-05-21
STABBED TO DEATH
Handsome Young Woman Found With
 Dagger in Her Breast

Boston, May 2O.-Mae Butler, an unusu- ally handsome woman, g years of age, and said to have been married, was found dead in bed at the residence of Mrs. A. E. Wright in Roxbury early this morning with a dagger in her breast, and Edwin T. Wright, son of Mrs Wright, is under ar- rest on suspicion of having murdered her. The death was first reported to the police as a suicide but soon after had fnvestigat- ed the case they felt justified in taking Wright into custody pending a more searching inquiry. There is little evidence against him, however.
The age-herald., 1900-05-21
SHOT BY WOMAN
Men Start Row in a Restaurant and
 is Killed

Memphis, Tenn, May 20.-Three men-Ed- ward Wilmington, Dennis Brogan and Thomas Coleman-said to be coal miners from West Virginia, entered the lunch house of T. F. McKenna. at the corner of Adams and Front streets early this morn- ing and became involved in difficulty with the porter. McKenna and his wife interfer- ed and Mrs. McKenna was badly beaten with a club in the hands of Wilmington She ran behind counter and producing a revolver, shot Wilmington through the back of the neck killing him instantly. Brogan then advanced menacingly toward her, and received bullet in the face which the physicians say will prove fatal. Cole man escaped without injury.
 The woman is in jail.
The age-herald., 1900-05-21
Carinthia still Aground.

Kingston, Jamaica, May 20.-The Ham, burg American steamer Valencia, accom- panied by the steamer Ready, left here today for the scene of the wreck of the Cunard Line steamer Carinthia, which is ashore on Point Gravers, Hayti
 large quantity of water was taken for the 1,400 mules on the Carinthia. Many men and numerous appliances were also carried to assist in floating the steamer. The British cruiser Proserpine has also gone to the scene of the wreck.
The age-herald., 1900-05-21
CARPENTERS FIGHT OFF
Arbitrator's Settle the Trouble which
 has Existed in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, May 20.-The fight between the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and the Allied Building Trades league, which was begun nearly three weeks ago, was officially declared off to- day. The trouble arose over the refusal of the brotherhood to become affiliated with the league in the campaign for an S-hour work day, with increased wages, and resulted in the league ordering all its members to refuse to work with the brotherhood carpenters, thus putting the latter in the same category as non-union
The age-herald., 1900-05-21
ATTRACTIVE PROGRAMME
Offreed at St. Vincent Hospital To
 Night

The fair for the benefit of St. Vincent S hospital promises to attract large crowds this week. For tonight an attractive pro- gramme is offered. There will be music by Memols band; vocal solos by Profess sor Washburn, MT. Church and Mr John son; prize cake walk open to all.
 Several articles will be rallied during the evening" and the numerous contests will wax warm.
 The patrons will be looked after by the ladies in charge of the booths, and there will be dancing for young people.
The age-herald., 1900-05-21
CONTRACT AWARDED
For the Building of Catholic Church In
 Ensley

The Rev. Father Kennedy, pastor of the Catholic congregation at Ensley, has awarded the contract for building the church at Avenue H and Twenty-frst street in that city, to Lee Byers of Bir- mingham. Work will be commenced at once. Father Kennedy hopes to have the new edifice fitted with memorial windows Several have been already promised. The church will bear the name of St. Anthony
 The Rev. Father Robert, o. S. B., left for Memphis last night to visit his brother, a candidate for prietly ordination, who lies i'll there,
The age-herald., 1900-05-21
Two Students Dr,yncd

Princeton, N. J., May 2O-While trying to shoot the rapids in canoe at Kingston Dam, Philip Kingsland Hays of Nutey, N J., and Christopher Colon Augur of Evans ton Ills. members of the sophomore class were drowned this afternoon
 Augur was the son of Major J. A. Augur of the United States fourth cavalry. now at Manila
The age-herald., 1900-05-21
Redemption of the Debt

St. Petersburg, May 20-An imperial ukase has been published announcing the redemption of the debt of the imperial treasury to the state bank for bank notes issued for the purpose of meeting the ex- penses of the wars of 1S53-56 and 1S7-7S. It provides that henceforward no bank notes shall be issued to meet the requirements of the treasury
The age-herald., 1900-05-21
Diplomatic Circles Stirred.

Constantinople May 2O.-The Russian em- bassy has considerably perturbed govern mental and diplomatic circles here by in- Viting the immediate attention of the porte to the deplorable situation of many dis tricts of Armenia, resulting from brutal methods of collecting taxes and from per seeutions, which has driven many to em- brace Islamism. Whole communities are preparing to emigrate to Russia
The age-herald., 1900-05-21
To Inyestigate ye,,oy o,.,.

Liverpool May 2O.--The managing com mittee of the Liverpool School of Tropical diseases will shortly dispatch an expedi- ton to the Amazon to investigate the vel low fever.
 The expedition will proceed by way of Baltimore, where it's members will confer with experts at John Hopkins university
The age-herald., 1900-05-21
Final Resnlt in the Frencb Election

Paris. May 2o.-Te official statement of the final results of the French municipal elections, which did not become definitely known until today, shows that out of 3S. 942 communes, the republicans won 24,S2S, the reactionaries S,519, the nationalists 153, and candidates whose policy is in doubt, 43S
 Thus outside of Paris the republicans have secured an enormous majority.
The age-herald., 1900-05-21
BICYCLE RACES
Meet of Local Riders at Coliseum Track
 Thursday Night

Bicycle races will be run at the West End coliseum next Thursday night by number of local riders. The races are be- ing gotten up by some of the younger riders, among whom exists considerable rivalry, and they will no doubt be inter- esting There are some very fast riders among the younger boys, and each one will do his best to win the prizes.
The age-herald., 1900-05-21

men. This declaration of war caused many thousands of men to lie idle for three weeks until today, when the United Labor league, which had been chosen arbitrator, decided that the Allied Building Trades league should leave the Brotherhood of Carpenters alone to work out it's own sal vation. The employers have very generally signed the demands of the various trades
The age-herald., 1900-05-21
Lieuteant ID. Houston smith

Anniston, May 20.-(speeial)- ID. Houston Smith was elected second lieutenant by the Calhoun rifles of Oxford at a meeting held last night. Mir. Smith succeeds Lieuten- ant Allen. resigned. In the contest for the position there were two candidates D. H. Smith and J. J. Crow, the vote standing Smith, 24; Crow, 13.
The age-herald., 1900-05-21

WTSs Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILL DREN WHILE TEETHING. with PER- FECT SUCCESS. It SOOTIIES the CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN: CURE WIND COLIC, and is the best rem. edy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wnslows Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind Twenty-Five cents a bottle
The age-herald., 1900-05-21
WHEN NATURE

Needs assistance it may be best to render it promptly, but one should remember to use even the most perfect remedies only when needed. The best and most simple and gentle remedy is the Syrup of Figs, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Go
The age-herald., 1900-05-21
Meeting Postponed.

The meeting of the Treble Clef club that was announced for tomorrow morning has been postponed until the following Tues day, at which time the annual election of officers will take place.
The age-herald., 1900-05-21
". y. WALKE R,

Court Stenographer. 4o6-4O7 Jefferson Count Bank Building. Phones-Office 52, residence 536. Solicits all classes of Stenographc work. 3-22-eod-tf
The age-herald., 1900-05-21
Have you tried 1.-the Ar lington restaurant?

Grand Sacred Concert at East Lake every Sunday af- ternoon, from 3 to 6, by Mem oli's Concert Band.
The age-herald., 1900-05-21
Are you a cigar epicuree
 Try a Texie.

Grand Sacred Concert at East Lake every Sunday af- ternoon, from 3 to 6, by Mem- oli'S Concert Band.