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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-10-29
PiANo-TUNER's TROUBLES.
what He Found In the Instrument of Z
Particular Housewife.


Particular Housewife.
There are housewives and house
wives, no question about that" said
the communicative piano tuner. The
other day | went to a ink-and-span
house uptown. The woman was one
OF the kind that prides herself on do
ing her own work She paused a mo-
ment to polish the bell handle, on
which l had thoughtlessly imprinted
a thumbmark before allowing me to
pass in, and even then she instructed
me to be particular in wiping my feet
and scowled at me because | set my
bag of tools on the polished oak seat
of the hall rack. | noticed that she
stopped to pick up a bit of thread on
the parlor carpet, as | walked toward
the piano. and kind of knew what to
expect. You ought to have seen the
inside of that piano! | had no more
than lifted the lid when off / went into
fit of sneezing. The dust was thick
in there and no mistake. l scraped
around in it awhile. trying to locate
the mechanism. and then l said:
Madam. l am sorry to trouble you.
but shall need dustpan and brush
She pretended to be indignant at first,
but she colored up like fire, brought
me the dustpan and brush and helped
me use it. We found all sorts of Curl
osities in that piano." continued the
piano-tuner, according to the Phila-
delphia Record. Spiders webs. spi
ders. several defunct cockroaches, and
one dead fly, but when we came across
the relics of mouse's nest the wom-
ans equanimity failed hsr. She
marched out of the parlor and didn't
bother me any more until l was ready
to go. Meet such cases often? oh.
yes; every once in a while"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-10-29
Auto Gains in Popularity.

1t has been stated that in 1900 there
were registered in Paris about 5000
automobiles. 1t is quite difficult to get
exact figures in the number of ma
chimes being used in this country, as
there are no definite methods of regis
tration and the vehicles are pretty
widely distributed all over the United
States. careful estimate puts the
figures at about 5000 motor vehicles
of all types. great many more than
this have been manufactured as a con-
siderable quantity has been exported.
and many, as yet, have not been placed
on the market.-Review of Reviewh.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-10-29
POOR WOMEN IN SOCIETY.
Their Ruinous Attempts to Vie with
Richer AssociAtes.

Their Ruinous Attempts to Vie with
Richer Associates.
Many a woman of moderate means
has come to grief in polite society as a
result of her efforts to make a showing
and to entertain on 4 beggarly in
come. 1T is a great mistake, re-
marked an impecunious society wom-
an, "for poor people like myself to try
to return civilities. 1t is far better to
say frankly you cannot afford to en-
tertain and take the goods the gods Tin
shape of your richer friends) provide.
without any question of reciprocal ex-
change. than to try to make an ads-
quate return. AS long as you give
nothing nothing is expected and no
one is offended. but the moment you
attempt the smallest and simplest kind
of a function you get yourself in hot
water because there are so many that
you ought to ask and so few that you
are able to have.
Il shall never forget the winter
when | tried to have a few informal
dinners. | offended any number OF old
friends and pleased no one, for upon
those who were invited and came my
little two-penny dinners made no i'm
preston whatever, while to those
whom l was obliged to leave out they
assumed large proportions entirely out
of keeping with their modest preten-
sions. so that l found at the end OF
the season that l had distinctly In
jured instead of helped my social po-
sition. The dinners themselves were
great effort, as l was obliged to attend
TO every detail myself and at an ex-
pense that l could i'll afford, while
they wee, as / said, not in the least
appreciated by those who were invited
and came So now l have learned
wisdom by experience. l always have
hot cup of tea ready for any friend
who happens to drop in. but beyond
that 1 do nothing. 1 am asked about
more than ever and l have the salts
/ faction of knowing that it is entirely
for myself that I am wanted and not
| for what l can give"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-10-29
Tho Railway Chronograph.

A remarkable device is the railway
chronograph, which, attached to the
machinery of the locomotive, keeps a
record of every mile of track Travelled.
1t is claimed for it that it will chron-
icle every blast of the whistle, exact
time and place. the speed every min
ute; the time and place a train breaks
in two, and how fast the speed when
the train parted: the time and place
any accident occurs; the speed ap-
preaching, the arrival. the delay at
any station, how close any number of
trains follow the first section in the
same direction, where two trains pass
in opposite directions, when the en-
gineer first noticed the flag, and if he
signaled, how long after discovery of
the flag before stop was made; when
and where the air brakes were applied,
how long the engineer is on any and
every trip, how much steam is wasted
through the rop valve each day, reck-
less speed, useless delays, and ex-
cessive waste of oal.-Indianapolis
News.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-10-29
TYPICAL AMERICAN.
JOHN BARRETT, FORMER MINISTER
TO SIAM.
He Has Lately Been Appointed Asistic
Commissioner for the Louisiana Pur-
chase Exposltion-His Good Work at
Bangkok.

John Barrett. formerly United States
Minister to Siam. and who has re-
Gently been appointed Commissioner
General to Asia. Australia and the
Philippines for the coming St. Louis
exposition. has enjoyed career of
singularly rich and varied experience
for a man who has not arrived at the
thirty-fifth anniversary of his birth
day. When President Cleveland ap-
pointed him minister to Siam he was
only twentyseven years of age, the
youngest fully accredited envoy who
ever represented America at foreign
court Before that distinction was
conferred upon him he had been re-
porter. a college professor. an editor
and a worldwide traveller.
Mr.. Barrett is tall, has a resonant
voice. is quick and decisive in manner,
"a has an air of great force. His
face. though full of character. is boy
fish, and he wears neither beard nor
mustache. When he arrived at Bang
kok, prepared to press the then pend
ing Cheek claim of 100000 against
the Siamese government. older minis
ters from European nations gave him
advice. you must meet the Asiatics
with their own adroit methods" said
one. "outspolIen AngloSaxon nego-
tiations won't CO."
''n truth is unknown at council-ta-
bles of Kings in the far East, let me
have the honor to introduce it," was
the rejolnder.
Laughter convulsed the other dlplo-
mats when the news was received oi
the minister's "beardless manifesto
but he won the American claim, Sc
cured the first Interpretation of Amer
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-10-29
Smoking In Cuba.

Cuba produces no tobacco for chew
ing or for pipe smoking. The Cubans
who smoke pipes might be counted on
ones fingers without making n second
round on the fingers. The cigar and
the cigarette prevail. To what extent
the Cuban cigarette might ever become
popular with American smokers is Il
matter beyond determination. 1t is GER
tain that most Americans of prolonged
residence become, If they be smokers.
addicted to the Cuban brands and find
difficulty in weaving themselves back
to American brands on their return.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-10-29
work of tn. p..,.ur In.titu,,.

During the last year 1,42O persons
were treated at the Pasteur institute
in Paris. Eleven died of hydrophobia
and seven of these received treatment
too late. or the lab patients who
were treated in time four died-the
percentage being twenty-eight one
hundredths of one per cent. In 1881,
when the institute began operations.
the percentage was ninety-forr one
hundredths;- by 1888 it had fallen to
fifty-five one hundredths and since
1898 it has been less than thirty one
hundredths of one per cent.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-10-29

lean extra territorial rights in Asia,
and was summoned to a banquet by
the king.
Mr.. Barrett regards King Khoula-
longkorn as the greatest figure in Asia.
He is intensely up-to-date. His pal
ace, says Mr.. Barrett. is as modern
as the best Fifth avenue mansion.
Photographs sing him American pop
ular songs. Under electric light he
reads English and American maga-
zines and books. He is an admirer
of Kipling, whom he entertained ia
miliarity in his palace. He speaks
English and the Continental languages
with ease and accuracy.
One day at state dinner given to
the foreign ENJOYS, the king said to
Mr. Barrett:
my son, the crown prince, is study
ing American ways and institutions,
and 1 should like to know whether
you would recommend De Tocqueville
or Bryce for beginner"
A salutation of respect in China
says Mr.. Barrett. is to comment on
the mature and even venerable appear
ance of ones guest. When the Min
lister to Siam called officially on Ii
Hung Chang he was accompanied by
a prominent missionary, man eighty
years of age. with white hair and
beard, who was to serve as an inter
prefer. Unknown to Mr.. Barrett. the
missionary and the Chinaman had had
"a falling out some years before. Ii
4 tName into the reception room. saluted
.H, Do gEe
ly to the patriarchal interpreter. To
the youthful minister the premier
said:
Il congratulate you. sir, on your
venerable mien;" and then, nodding
toward the octogenarian, he asked:
and is this your SOM"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-10-29

lean extra territorial rights in Asia,
and was summoned to banquet by
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-10-29

Georgia farmers and planters ar aap-
pealing to negroes to help them with
their turpentine getting. Builders of
new cotton mills are greatly concerned
as to where they will get hands to run
their mills.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-10-29
NOTHING EQUALS
st. jacobs OIL.

For rheumatism. Gout. Sciatica,
Neuralgia, Cramp. Pleurisy. Lumbago.
Sore Throat. Bronchitis. Soreness,
Bruises, Toothache, Headache. Back
ache, Feetache, Pains in the Chest,
Pains in the Back, Pains in the Shoul-
ders, Pains in the Limbs. and all bod
lily aches and pains. 1t acts like magic
Safe, sure and never failing
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-10-29

Don't be bashful, Willie" the host
ess urged. Wont you have some more
of anything?" NO, ma'am," Willie re-
piled, II filed up on cookies before
came, cause l heard ma tell pa we
wouldn't get much here"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-10-29
Arc You Using Allen. Foot-E... .

1t is the only cure for Swollen.
Smarting. Burning, Sweating Feet.
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
FootEase. a powder 10 be shaken into
the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, Csc. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen S. Olmsted. Leroy, N. Y.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-10-29

Man learns to put his foot in his mouth
before he learns to talk. and he seldom
gets over the habit.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-09-12

down-and then everybody jumped
on me. | thought | would be kill
ed, and was surprised the way they
treated me-
'Czolgosz ended his story i'm
utter exhaustion. When he had
concluded, he was asked
did you really mean to kill
the President p
"I did, vas the cold blooded
reply.
"sWhat was your motive? What
good could it do p was asked.
"s Il am an Anarchist. am q
disciple Of Emma Goldman. Her
words set me on FIRE. be replied,
with not the slightest tremor.
81 deny that l have had an &C.
complete IS any time Czolgosz
told District Attorney Penny. Il
don't regret my act because I was
doing what | could for the great
cause. ! am not connected with
the Paterson group, or with those
Anarchists who sent Bresci to Italy
to kill Hnmbert. / had no COM.
dsnts. no one to help me. ] wa
alone absolutely"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-09-12
nEM0cRATIc sTATE TICKET.
Democratic Primaries.

The Democratic voters Of ST. Mary's
county are hereby requested TO hold
primary meetings at the.usnaI places OF
voting In each district on
SATURDAY, September q, 1907
TO select by ballot. for each district, ten
delegates 20 the Convention TO be held
in Leonardtown on
MONDAY, September %. 1901,
for the purpose of nominating one can
didate for the Senate Of Maryland; two
candidates for the House Of Delegates
Of Maryland; one candidate for County
Treasurer; one candidate for Sheriff; one
candidate for County Commissioner fol
the the third Commissioner district oi
st. Mary's county, composed OF the 4th
5th and 9Th Election districts, and ons
candidate for County Surveyor, to b,
voted for ut the election to be held or
the 9Th of November, 1901. rs she can
didates of the Democratic party.
The polls will be open at O'Clock
aed close at 9 p. NJ. The voters in each
district will select three Judges and 1--WE
Clerks 10 hold said election.
BY order of the
Dem. Central Com. for Sc. Mary's Co
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-09-12


Cornwall and York to come to the
Exposition. The letter was per-
sonal and unofficial, and intended
tosave embarrassment TO every body.
Mr.. Adee, in his official position,
was aware Of the fact that the Duke
and Duchess would not leave
Canada on their tour, that they
had declined al invitations to
foreign countries, and that they
would either have to decline this
one or be obliged to ignore it,
neither Of which you'd be very
pleasant for them or for Mr. Buch-
anan. The diplomatic circle of
Washington has talked about ths
letter more or less, and the general
opinion seemed to De that Mr.. Adee
should not have written it even in
an entirely personal and unofficial
way. Such are the troubles of
kind-hearted people who want to
do some good in the world.
Before last Friday there we're
two reputaE Presidential booms
moving 81 the country, bat it
10 safe 70 81 that neither of the
alleged aspirants is thinking much
about them now. One of these
booms was Vice President Roose.
velt's, and the other was that OF
Senator Fairbanks. The contrast
which these two men present in
their qualifications for the position
of Chief Magistrate is curious.
Roosevelt owes his prominence to
his. positive opinions, while Fair.
banks-well, Fairbanks is known
to some people as s'gum-shoes''
statesman, il you know what that
means. and he was never known to
have an opinion that anybody could
remember. Some people say that
the only platform on which he
could stand would be the multipli.
cation table. NIyIs.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-09-12
THE PRESIDENT SHOT.

At 4 o'clock on the afternoon OF
September 6, 1901. President Nc
kinley was twice shot as he stood
in the Temple of Music at the Pan
American Exposition, Buffalo.
The attempted assassination was
in the presence of 5000 people.
The first shot struck the President
la the chest. was detected by the
breast bone and passed beneath the
skin to point directly below the
right nipple. The second bullet
penetrated the stomach. Five min
rtes after the shooting. physicians
had removed the first bullet, but
have not vet found the second.
The President was holding a re-
ception and the people we're in line
and passing in front of him to
shake his hand. After q little girl
had shaken the Presidents hand,
next in line came the would-be as
sassin, who had his revolver con-
cealed under q handkerchief. As
the President started to extend his
hand, the assassin thrust out both
his hands, brnshed the Presidents
hand aside and bringing the con-
cealed revolver close up against Dir
Mckinley's breast fred twice as
fast as he could work the trigger.
The assailant was quickly seized
aud roughly handled. Among the
tirst to grasp him was q negro wait
er named John Harper. The New
York SIM reports that the Presi-
dent made no outcry. His first
words were: "My wife. Be care
fnl Of her. Don't LET her know
The people made an effort to get
at the assassin to lynch him bnt the
mob was fooled and the anarchist
Czolgosz vas saved from . merited
taste Of the anarchy be advocates.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-09-12

The shooting of President Nc
Kinley was one of the most bastard
ly crimes ever committed. The
man who will walk up to another
and under the pretense Of shaking
hands with him, shoot him down
deserves no mercy. We had sup
posed that every man in the Union,
native or foreign horn, even though
he might disagree with the Presi.
dents political views, respected and
honored him as q man and admired
his many lovable traits of character.
The President certainly holds o
warm spot in the hearts of oil true
Americans, aud the sooner We get
rid ofpeople like Czolgosz the better
it will be for our country. Better
pass laws to drive them out than
wait for the people to take the mat
ter into their own hands and give
anarchists q dose of anarchy at
convenient trees and lamp posts.
Herr Most, the anarchist leader,
correctly defines anarchy as repu-
diation Of oil government, and in
tba present temper of our people
he may, ere long. see and feel the
effects Of his teachings. When the
lesson is learned. he'll be q good
anarchist" and beyond the reach
Of extradItion papers.
Here and elsewhere the people
are praying for the Presidents
speedy recovery and are determined
that when he does recover, him and
them who come after him in the
presidency will be safe-guarded
against anarchists or the American
people will know the reason Why.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-09-12
ZOE HOUSE on pELEnArEs.

It being important that we should have mer
OF Judgment. experiences and CONSERVATISM, :,
candidates for the Legislature. woassd ea.rr
gesr BDkGE T. GARNER. Of Chnpficss ~
most suitable candidate for the Hesa@ss 81 fasl
exaies His business as an Insurance agenl
has brought him len contact and IutIrrssfe s.sia
fions with large portion 81 the penpls, al ~,
county and we feel sure 70 nnFnInafss4 hss VII
oe s.Ieeted- sfh sth DTxFmHcTw
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-09-12
DIED

a. the residence OF Mr.. Philip ]. Medley.
Piney Point, Md, ON the evening Of
Friday, September 6tb. 1901, !. FRANZ
HALL, OF Washington. ID. o., beloved
husband of Louisa A. Hall, aged 40 yrs.
2 months and % days. HIS remains
wers laid to rest in the churchyard of
Sacred Heart, Milestown, Saint Mary's
county, Md, on Sunday afternoon, Sep
TENDER Sth, 1901. "The Lord hath civ.
en-. and the Lord hath taken away, bless
ed be the name Of the Lord"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-09-12

CONDITION OF THE PRESIDENT.
The condition Of President ct
3 A. NJ. Tuesday. the 10th, instant
showed striking improvement. His
pulse. temperature and respiration
we're al good.
At o'clock Tuesday morning
the President was still improving.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-09-12

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. Light, Washing.
Board and Medical Attendance, $I5l.O0
for scholastic year. Catalogue giving
full particulars sent on application
Daily visit by physician to College. At
tention Is called to the Short Course of
Ten Weeks in Agriculture. Particulars
sent upon application. Term common.
ces September 2Sth Early application
necessary for admittance.
r. w. SYLVESTER.
Aug 22-Sts President. NJ. A. g.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-09-12
NOTICE

In the Circuit Court for ST. Mary's Co.
II il hereby ordered this 10th day of
September. that the September Term of
the Circuit Court for 81 Mary's county.
in the year 1901, heretofore postponed
from the Bird Monday of September 1901.
to the Fifth Monday of September 1901
be further postponed until the Qnd
Monday of October 1901, the same
being the l4th day of the month.
]. PARRAN CRANE, A. j..
Test :-ESocH b. ABELI., Clerk.
Sept 12-td*
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-09-12
Notice.

Pound on my snore Au-
NffIfEE gust %. 1901, about FOUR
@sSs HUNDRED RAILROAD
TIES. The owner or own
ers will come forward, pay
charges aud take them
away. otherwise they will be disposed of
according TO law.
j. PRANK SMITH.
Sept 5-mx Scotland, Nd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-09-12

lF0REwARE all persons from srrenaanlmp
called and known a@ 49,
FOREST OBJ DEAN.
situated In Medsey's Meek. ard Eleetfos, stssxss
The Law will b. strictly enforced mrasr.ss Al
persons disregariing this n0tice -
sept S-pcs THOMAS w. DOWNS.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-09-12
FOR THE SENATE.

On. r. RIEKxEr BLAcETsToxR is an
nounced as suitable Democratic candi-
date for the State Senate. The Doctor
ID man Of experience aud If nominated
viii receive ; hearty support all over
the county and particularly in the
7th and ash districts.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-09-12
SUPPER.

The Ladies' OF the Mechanicsville con.
gregation will give Grand Supper on
the grounds OF the Catholic Church,
TUESDAY Evening, Sept. 24th.
Sept It'd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-09-12

Our Stock being SO varied
and large. we have not space
TO quote more fully but We
should be glad to give prices
on anything desired.
You can remit by draft,
check, money order or any
way that suits you best.
All goods carefully packed
and delivered at Steamboat
wharf and Rail Road Depot
here free of Drayage.
E. I. DRURY & CO.,
300 N. Gay St. Coz. Front,
just over Gay ST. Bridge,
Baltimore, Md.
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GAY HILL.

MI ~. BRISCOE's select home school
~ Tor girls reapcns SEPTEMBER 10,
,svi. Tuition 10 English. Mathematics,
Lawn and French. with hoard and wash
ing. Siso, payable scmiannnally. Ad-
Mrs.. EDWARD r. RRIscoE
Charlotte Hall,
aug @-sn 80. Mary's Co, Md.
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STEAMER wEsTxoaELAND

viii leave Pier 2, Light street wharf.
every Sunday and Thursday at p. m.
Tor Patuxent river direct, as far up as
Bristol. Returning, viii leave Bristol
ct 10 m, ON Monday and Friday. and
Milestone 9 p. m. for Baltimore, calling
at no wharves below Leitch's except
when signaled from wharves on the river
for passengers and perishable freight.
Freight received at Pier 2, Thursday
and Saturday until p. m
HENRY WILLIAMS.
Ofice-Pier 2. Light 81. Agent.
March lift.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-09-12
ST. MARY's SEMINARY.

THE FALL SESSION of st. Mary's
Female Seminary will begin
Monday. September i6, 1901.
Students are expected to report
promptly.
Mrs. LUCY V. MADDOX,
Sept lie tds PRINCIPAL.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-09-12

Will leave Pier 8, Light Street wharf
every Saturday and Wednesday at q I'd
3. m. for Fair Haven, Plum Point. Gov
ernor's Run. Dare's and Patuxent river
IS far up as Benedict. Returning. will
leave Benedict every Monday and
Thursday af 5 10 m. Sotterly M 4 4
m, Milestone Landing at. 10 a. m. Gov
ernor's RuS At 12 M, Plum Point at n.
m. and Fair Haven al ESQ .. m. for
Baltimore.
Freight received at Pier s, Tuesday
and Friday until 6 p. m.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1901-04-18
Legal advertisements at legal rates.
PRICE. $3.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE.
The CommOner has endorsed edi-
tOrially Carter Harrison as demo-
cratic candidate for president.

PRESENT conditions in China fully
Justify the position this country
took in accepting Russia's declara-
ton as to Manchura to mean pre-
cisely what it said. Truthful diplom-
acv was originated by the United
States, but it seems to be gradually
spreading. Old time diplomacy was
meant to deceive, and the more sue
cessful the deception the greater the
diplomat. -