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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-05-09
OF Historical Interest.

In tearing down the Court House
many old private papers were unear'hed
and thrown out in the yard. Among
them were old letters and some old
memorandum books. One Of these
books was picked up by our reporter.
II is q record kept by Enoch i. Willard,
Executor of Roger B. Haislip, and con-
tains the statement Of accounts due him
The book was kept by a first-class book.
keeper and is a specimen OF beautiful
penmanship. Il contains the names OF
many long since passed to their reward
and among the number are names that
have disappeared from the nomenclature
of the county. Among these are
Lewis Hipkins, Timothy Harrington
William Holton, Leonard Howard, Mary
Landslide, Thomas Lortz, Ignatius Man
ming, Peter Mugg, George. John r. and
Ann Eliza Platter, Jos. Rockhill, George
Sphinx, James Van Huffell and others
But the most interesting item in the
book is on pape 26. under the heading
Smiths Shop" the first entry bearing
date of April Goth, 1914.
The item referred to appears on the
credit page and is as follows: "ShoI
tools, &c. taken by the British upon
their Landing s. pillaging Leonard
Town on Tuesday the 10 July 1914
when they also took and destroyed In
the Store of r. B. Haislip (then living
Merchandise &c. to the amount of 10 OF
Is hundred dollars it is supposed.
"Noted by E. J. N. Ext.
ais Dec 1915"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-05-09
Scotland Items.

Correspondence of the Beacon)
Glad to say that the summer-like days
are again With US. Farmers in this sec.
ton are earnestly working to make up
for the time lost during the rainy past
We notice that or public roads are In
excellent condition. I suppose il is
pleasant foF the young folks when they
take their evening drive.
Mrs. s. ]. Railey. of Scotland, has a
large number of ducks, chickens and
turkeys. We wish her much success.
Frank Immersion, q well known col.
ored man. was paralized while rowing a
skiff. He is speechless.
How pleasant the summer breezes are
which brings forth the sweet odor from
the blooming trees. How beautiful they
are and so soon shall they wither and
fade away Likewise unto man when
he thinks he is in the best Of health SC
soon can he be cut down, just the same
as the blossom Of the tree. Better were
we all prepared for that day than to put
il of from one day to another until il il
too late. II. A. II.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-05-09
Harriscr-Hesbegt.

Tuesday afternoon, Saint Joseph's
Church was beautified with plants and
flowers on the occasion of the marriage
of Miss Ella Herbert to Edward B. Har-
rison. And the candle lights shone upon
a sweet bride and happy groom when
Rev. Father Kelly, 8. j., pronounced the
words that made them man and wife.
Rev. Father Lancaster assisted at the
ceremony. A small assemblage of friends
witnessed the wedding and wished the
happy pair Gods blessing on their we'd
ded life. The bride was becomingiy
dressed in white, with hat and gloves to
match, and the groom wore the usual
black suit. Mrs. Harrison is the second
daughter Of the late John @. and Jane
E. Herbert and no sweeter BRIDE has ever
stood before Sc. Joseph's altar. The
groom is the SON of the late Thomas L.
Harrison and il one of the best and truest
men in St. Mary's. Our sincerest con-
gratulations and best wishes.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-05-09

Think not that toznoTr0ws burden
VIE be much too great for thee,
Rest secure upon this promise.
sAs tiny day thy strength shall be.-
A whisk broom il just the thing TO
clean horse-radish crater.
Wood ashes put In q wooden bag and
laid in tub of hard water will soften IL.
Don't know but It's easier to travel
with trunk than 10 get along with the
grip.
do you raise vegetables ?" mo.
only plant them; my neighbors' chick
ems raise them.
Oil stoves bare come 10 be . common
fixture In the kitchens OF the land, es-
pecially for SUMMER uses Almost al of
them need to be raisedsfwo feet or so
from the floor.
Instead of turning grocery box mp
side down, turn il on its side and fit
couple of drawers within. Hinge Q
shelf at each end, with hinged supports
to turn back against the box when the
shelves are TO be put down. These
shelves are uncommonly handy for hold
ing kettles, dishes. etc, when cooking
When you give your cellar its spring
cleaning. add little copperas water aud
salt to the whitewash.
II powdered borax Il busted over
smoked hams insects and virmin will
not attack them.
This is the parfor, eli :" asked the
real estate man. aYes, said the father.
"but / usually call il the courtroom !
have got seven daughters. you know"
Those you envy, like as not,
Envy you your job and lot;
BE contented.
The Empress of China carries with her
1900 dresses when she travels. These
fill GOO boxes, and are taken care of by
1900 coolies.
Ceilings that have been smoked by q
kerosene lamp should be washed OF with
soda water.-Farm Journal.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-05-09
INDICTED ron CENSUS FRAUDS.
xns Cases Are Set Fer Trial In gslts,
me.s -EendaY. Nav a7.

+ s@s1s Ess s8t EoT Trial n Ealfi.
mo- Lsnday, Hay ~.
Nine indictments were found by III.
United States grand jury yesterday
against the i've PERSONS arrested In con.
nection with the census frauds In Saint
Mays county. Maryland. Those &C.
cused are:
stephen A. Abel, enumerator for the
eastern half Of the Leonardtown distric,
Of Sc. Mary's county.
Daniel ]. Bowles, enumerator for the
western half Of the same district.
Charles II. Guyther, enumerator for
the Valley Lee and St. Georges Island
districts of Sc. Mary's county.
Philip t. Graves, enumerator for the
Hillyille district.
Joseph II. Ching, well.known law.
yer Of Leonardtown and a member OF
the Republican State Central Committee
The cases were set for trial on Mon.
day, May 81, when Judge Morris will
have returned from the session of the
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
at Richmond, Va.
All of the indictments are printed
and bound and are probably the most
yoiuminous ever returned to the United
states Court here. Their total weight
Is over As pounds, and 1t Is estimated
that they contain more than 500. 600
words. The largest of the nine il the
conspiracy indictment. It is q volume
about the size of Webster's Unabridged
Dictionary and weighs IA pounds.
The indictments were prepared BY
United States District Attorney John G.
Rose, with the assistance of officials of
the Census Bureau in Washington.
They were printed by the Census Bureau.
Mr.. Rose explained the form and ma
ture Of the indictments as follows:
upon analysis the nine indictments
resolve themselves into simple elements.
There are four indictments, one against
each of the enumerators separately, for
making fictitious returns. That against
Abel contains 394 counts, that against
Bowles 100, that against Gu Their f9S,
and that against Graves 80. These
counts are of themselves divided into
three classes. BY one class the enumer-
ator is charged with having knowingly
returned the names of particular indi-
viduals as having their place of abode
in his enumeration district on the first
day of June, 1900, when he knew they
had not. By the second class of counts
he is charged with having returned the
same person twice with an intent to re-
present the population of the district to
be larger than it is. By the third class
Of counts he is charged with having re-
turned persons as dodgers, servants, etc.,
in families with which they had no con-
nection.
-Four more Of the indictments are
precise duplicates of the four above
mentioned, except that in each count of
the second class of indictments Joseph
Fl. Ching is charged with having aided
and abetted the enumeratofs to make
q fictitious return and with therefore
having made himself a general princi-
pal in such retnfn."-SuR.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-05-09
Fishing Point Items.

Correspondence of the Beacon.l
Beautiful weather to record and far
mers are making use of the bright sunny
hours. Most of them have finished
planting corn and are working with all
their might to make up for lost tine.
Mr.. John w. Jones visited Baltimore
last week to witness the sale of his to-
bacco. We are Informed that he receiv-
ed an excellent price.
Mrs. ]. G. Craddock, OF Fishing Point,
visited her mother Sunday of last week.
The new building at Fishing Point is
fast approaching completion and it is
said that by the last of June it will be
ready for boarders.
Mrs. J. B. Jarboe and daughter visited
Mrs George N. Bohanan Tuesday of
last week.
The millinery department of MIS-. j.
G. Craddock is replete with all the latest
styles of millinery and fancy goods of
fine quality. We congratulate Mrs. G.
on her good taste and neatness in trim
ming. Mrs. J. J. Bohauan also has a
fine lot of millinery.
Mr.. Stephen Magill, of Patuxent, Mrs.
Lewis T. Clarke, of st. Georges, Mr.
Oberry and Mr.. Horner, of Solomon's,
visited this vicinity Sunday last.
First the rain and then the sunshine
has made Susquehanna farm a place OF
beauty.
Mr.. G. s. Overton has one of the pref.
tiest fields of wheat have seen in tins
section. Snow CREAM.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-05-09

"At one time / suffered from severe
sprain OF the ankle" says Geo. E. Garry,
editor Of the Guide, Washington, Va.
after using several well recommended
medicines without success, Itried Cham
bsrlain's Pain Balm, and am pleased to
say that relief came ss soon as ! began
its use and complete cure speedily fol.
lowed. This remedy has also been used
in nv family for frosted feet with the
best results. I cheerfully recommend
its use to all who may need first-class
iiniment." Sold by William +. Green
well & Son, Leonardtown.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-05-09
.lNeW PresidenT
New Stock Of Goods,
So Look At ny Prices.
A NICE LINE OF SHOES.

A NICE LINE OF SHOES.
Mems No. Coarse Shoes $i.15. and
down as low rs % cents.
Youths Coarse Shoes from IS cents
and up.
Chiidren's Shoes isc., sOc., s5c and
up.
Mems Fine Shoes from 90 cts. and up.
Ladies' Fine Shoes from 20 cents mp
to $2.50.
Misses Fine Shoes from As cts. and M.
| Mems Leather Boots. Good Boots
| for little money. @i.10 per pair. A se-
lect Leather Boot for $50. All stock,
double soled, worth 200, at $40.
A BIG LOT OF MEMS
A Good Suit for men, & ESQ
A Black Wooden Suit worth $3.50; my
| prices only $495. All Wool Black CLAY
Suits $3.50, $675. 5000. For the best
$1,000 Is really worth $500.
Children's Suits from 90 cents up. :
Mems Overcoats, light colored, fine as
silk. $500; Is really worth $1,000.
Black Oyercoats for Men $4.25. $3.50;
worth $500.
Black 0vercoats for Boys.
Colored, all wool, silk lining, $2.90.
The best Mems Overcoat sees. Is
worth $500.
WINTER GooDs-sUcH AS
BLANKETS. A Double Blanket from
Soc up to $3.50. Horse Blankets from
Csc. and up.
The finest line of Dry Goods in the
world you win find in my house, such as
Worsted, all colors. Also low priced
Worsted from DC. up to soc
Apron Ginghams from &C., &c. and
cents per yard for the best in the mark
ct. Calicoes, light colored, are almost
given away.
Outing Cloth for ladies dresses as low
as &c. and up Cottons of all kinds at
very low prices. Flannels and Notions
very cheap. Mems good Undershirts at
soc. per pair and up. Ladies good
heavy weight vests SOC. per pair. Misses
Black Hose pair for IS cts. Socks for
men as low as &c pair.
GROCERIES-Gran Sugar, per
ID. &c. Levering's Coffee, lie. per In
Sardines, per box, sc. Nice Flour, 12s
Id. bag, CSC. Ginger Snaps, &C. Id.
Whisky, Gin, Old Rye.
One half are given away. Just call and
see at
M. L. MlLLISON'S,
Leonardtown, Md.
Nov /.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-05-09
Destinations.

Because of business engagements and
consequent inability to give to the du-
ties of the position the attention he
would like, Town Commission r elect
G. w. Foxwell said he would be obliged
to decline the position. He has made a
good and attentive commissioner.
William FL. Nash resigned as Town
Bailiff on Monday last. During his term
he kept good order ia the town and the
Commissioners give him high charac.
ter for efficien. discharge of the duties
of his position.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-05-09

CT Biliousness is a condition charac-
terized by disturbance of the digestive
organs. The stomach Is debilitated, the
liver torpid, the bowels constipated.
There Il q loathing of food, pains in the
bowels, dizziness, coated tongue and
vomiting, first OF the undigested food
and then of bile. Chamberlain's Stom-
ach and Liver tablets allay the disturb
ances of the stomach and create heal
thy appetite. They also tone up the liv-
er to healthy action and regulate the
bowels. Try them and you are certain
to be much pleased with the result. For
sale by William +. Greenwich & Son,
Leonardtown.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-05-09
Personal.

Personal.
We are sure that the many friends of
the Rev. James L. Smiley will be anx-
ious to meet him once again in the To-
cality where he is so beloved. He has
promised to visit Christ Church, Chap
tico. Sunday, May 18th, II a. m, and
hold service and talk on his work
in Manilia-also, 10 be at All Saints
Sunday, 10Th, at the usual hour for SER
vice. All are cordially invited TO be
present to see him.
The Rev. Mr.. Brayshaw has rendered
his resignation to the vestry Of King
and Queen Parish, to take effect May 81.
Rumor says Mr.. Brayshaw will go to
Poplar Hill Parish. J.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-05-09

xillinsry.-We have carefully select
ed our spring and summer goods and
now have complete stock, such a. Ia
dies hats, dress goods, trimmings, lin
ings, shoes. ribbons, lsces, embroideries,
all-over laces, silks snd line of ladies'
skirts, waists and underwear. If not
convenient to come in person, write for
samples and prices.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-05-09

~ Don't keep putting OF. but 20 &c
once TO L. A Jones a Son and be meas
ured for your spring suit. Also. get
your neckwear, underwear, belt. hese.
hat, collars suspenders. etc, for they
have full assortment.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-05-09

H0tUto s0b C0tOs AS*A
Farm of 900 acres, fertile, good -
buildings, situate about II miles from
Oakville and four miles from steamboat
wharf. Good state of cultivation. Price,
$4,000. Terms easy.
Farm no acres, good buildings, fine
soil and well improved. Suitable for
trucking. Price, $500. Near st. Jo-
seph's Church. Terms easy.
Farm 40 acres on st. Clements Bay.
Fine two-story dwelling. New. suita-
BILE for cultivation of fruit. Beautiful
view. Terms easy.
A small farm, II miles South Of Chap.
tico at Cross Roa-s. Two miles from
steamboat wharf. "a acre. Common
improvements. Good stand for business
mercantile or mechanical. Suitable for
fruit. Price, 800. Terms easy
Small tract of land on tributary Of ST
Clements Bay Good dwelling. Abou
8 acres. Good for trucking. Price, $3.50.
Terms easy.
10. r. MORGAN,
Leonardtown. Nd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-05-09
Dress Making Up To Date.

HAVING thoroughly acquired the art OF cut
u ting by measure i offer NV services as an
..up-to-llatc" MODESTO. cutting and fitting
dresses from the latest Partisan fashions. Per.
sOns living at distance should send for meas
ure blank All work done promptly end Ia
the most approved style.
MRS. GE0RGKA JOHNSON.
Sept H-0s LE0EARpTowN,MD.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-05-09
WIN. MEvERELL LOKER.

Attorney-Gt- Lar, LsOndrdt0ieR, Nd.
sE- Office in ID. G.. Hammett's old office.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-05-09

WALTER I. DAWklRs,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAw,
AND LExIxeToE Sra, BALTIMORE, Nm
WIN continue TO practice in 81. Msry's
and adjoining counties Nov 3-tf
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-05-09

and we are prepared to make you CON-
Portable. j have my store filed with
choice goods. The newest and latest
things in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28
New Orleans Spot Cotton.

NEW ORLEANS. July T.-There was very little trading in the spot cotton mar ket today. Buyers were out among the sample rooms, but the overcast success fully interfered materially with satisfac- tory inspections, and, to add to the deterrent influence. there was a marked disposition on the part of the purchasing element to hold of for further conces- Sions of a material nature. Factors were offering freely. but did not evince a very willing disposition to give way to the ex- tent demanded by buyers, and the result was meagre line of sales. At the close the Exchange Committee on Quotations reported the market quiet at unchanged prices. with sales of but 175 bales of spots and 100 bales to arrive.
 Apart from the October and December positions, there was very little trading done today in the market for contracts In the two relatively active months could be be followed the general drift of sentiment among operators which, after the opening advance was steadily a1tici- pative of lower range of values. Liver pool advanced 3G4-64. This market re- sponded by moving up Sd9 points, respe C. lively. But the undercurrent of feeling was distinctly bearish and values declined after the call gradually but surely, cut ting away the previous gain and leaving the market at the noon hour at q net loss of 3q4 points from yesterday s figures.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28
Financial Statement.

NEW YORK, July 27-The Financier says: The statement of the New York Associated Banks last week was again favorable, showing an increase of $2,O99, 200 in surplus reserve, carrying this item
 to $23, ,12S57, or the highest amount re-
 ported since Feb. 2. when the surplus was
 $24. $50 825. The banks therefore are to be
 regarded as in an exceedingly strong po-
 sition for this season of the year, and
 they are presumably able to meet pros
 pective demands for money from their
 correspondents in the agricultural sec
 tions of the country for crop-moving pur-
 poses without being under the necessity
 of restricting accommodations to local
 borrowers. The gain of $l7,9l7 050 in sur
 plus since the first week in July has been
 chiefly accomplished through the heroic
 contraction in loans, there having been a deduction of $33 26S, 400 in the two weeks
 ending July 13 and July 80
 It is noteworthy that the expansion of loans shown by last weeks statement was laregly incidental to the increase in the capital and surplus of the First Ma tional. The payment made for the in crease of $9,5O00O0 capital stock of the | bank was placed in the loan account and | presumably the additional $5,O0o.0O0 sur
 plus was transferred to cash from the un- 1 divided profit account. Comparison of | gains in the items of loans, specie, legal | tenders and deposits of the First Ma | tional show an increase during the week | of $9.022, 400 in loans a gain of $6047, 400 in
 specie and an increase of S10O. 200 in legal | tenders. These items together call for 6 | gain of SIS, ,177. 900 in deposits, whereas the | increase shown by the statement of this | bank does not harmonize by nearly $l0,- GOO, 900. The gain of $3o47.5OO in cash l shown by Saturdays return of the Asso- ciated Banks very nearly corresponds with the preliminary estimates. but as | above stated, the exceptional gain in this item by the bank deranges all calcula- tions and make necessary a reference to the table of individual gains or losses in the items referreC to. The deposits of
 the banks as a whole show an increase of
 but $7SS 200. whereas the gains in loans of l,5oe Aoe in AeRositE The Aalanca of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28
MARKET FOR FUTURES
ENGLISH CABLES BULLIsH Al
 OPENING.
Speculation Was Very Tame and Re- hected Extreme Caution on Both Sides-Closed
 at Loss.

NEW YORK. July o7.-The cotton mar ket opened firm, 5ds points higher on puliich English cables very unfavora bie rev.ew of the week South by The Chron- icle and improved accounts from South ern spot markets. Soon after the call. the pit sold for profi,s and caused the market to waver for a time Under this selling October went off to 1.33 January to [. 41 and March to I.b. The trade was bullish. but having fresh in mind recent trying experiences on the long side, was slow to re-enter the market Foreign in- terests bought the near months quite ex- tensively, the South was disposed to sell some on the rise. and Wall Street took profits on moderate amounts of January. Speculation was very tame at best and reflected extreme caution on both sides. The weather reports showed scattering "howers over most of the best. but no hard rains. Private crop reports were unfa- vorable as a whole. Receipts at the ports continued light while cearances for ex- port were disposed to increase. The vis- ible supply during the past week lost nearly 100000 bales. European spinners were again reported as working under al- most bare poles in the matter of supplies. hut were now bidding freely for raw cot ton.
 The market closed steady with prices net 10 points lower on July, but 1@4 points higher on later months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28
Park Fete and Vaudeville Highland Park, Tuesday, Aug. 6. Infrmary aid.
Tenement Population of New York

Tenement Population or New xorK. New York World:
 Eighty per cent. of the population of Manhattan Island live in tenement houses.
 The number of people housed in this way has increased during the past few years beyond all precedent. At the same time the tenement districts are moving rapidly northward and west ward, In the eyes of the law practi- cally all flats and apartment houses are tenements. A tenement is legally defined as a dwelling containing three or more families living independently of each other and doing their own cooking on the premises.
 The statistics relative to this growth will be found to be full of surprises. The lower East Side is becoming less crowded, while the lower West Side is gaining rapidly. The section between Fourteenth and Fifty-ninth streets has lost considerable population during the past few years. Fully 70 per cent. of the total gain meanwhile has occurred north of Eighty-sixth street. The West Side is growing much faster than the corresponding section on the East Side of the island. The most rapid growth in this tenement-house population, !s noticeable in Harlem.
 
 side is being steadily reduced. The Jewish element, which once fairly mo- nopoliZed this section, is being pressed northward by the Italian colony, and this in turn is being crowded by the expansion of the business section. The movement northward meanwhile stops abruptly at Fourteenth street. From this point it jumps to Fifty-ninth street. The section between Four teenth and Fifty ninth street is de- creasing in population rapidly. Be- ginning at Eighty-sixth street this ten ement population increases. reaching its greatest density at One-hundred and Twenty-fifth street.
 As will be seen from this tenement population is no longer an accurately descriptive term.
 classifying phrase, which includes both the inhabitants of the Hester street district and the dwellers in s5,OOO-a-year apartments. has obviously outlived it's usefulness. But, after all, it is not necessary to invent substi- fute.