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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-02-14

Departed this life, February 4, 1901,
KATIE, beloved daughter Of Ellen Brown
aged nine years.
Another home has been made desolate
'. =, @S'' ~ fehched forth and plucked a
dear little bud v whose life was to precious
for this world Yes, we have missed her
from The school room, aud We will never
hear her miuhful little laugh again on
the play ground, bat what comfort t.
know that she has gone Co join the an
rels. that her abode Is with Cod In q
home MOI made with hands, but eternal
In the heavens
She was loving. she was cheerful,
Just As fair Is the flowers Of day,
But God has called her from this world
Of sorrow,
To come home and forever stay
Home Is sad, o. God hos dreary,
Lonesome, lonely, every spot,
Listen for her voice tim weary,
Weary for we hear II not
BEATRICE
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-02-14
IEatray

a heifer calf about 8 months old, of a
muddy yellow color and With no perso.
MAJ mark Reward To anyone returning
same (Nrs } TAYLOR MATTINGLY.
FsD TIT Compton Ard.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-02-14
THURSDAY EVENING.

(St Valentines Dayl February II. com.
mencing at 0 O'clock supper soc. Ice
cream, cakes, confectionery, &c, at the
usnai prices The public invited.
Feb III
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-02-14
SkOneicnre.

jars JUGS Miik Crooks AZ The low
price ~ 20 cehts per gallon.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-02-14
SVPPER

The Ladies' Of st Mary's Parish. win
hold a SUPPER for the benefit Of the
parish, at the "RECTORY," st Mary,s
City on
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-02-14
Another Cold Winter
Is Coming

and we are prepared to make you com,
Portable ! have my store filled with
choice goods, The newest and latest
things In
The age-herald., 1901-07-08

He lived in that State year studying all the methods of cotton cultivation. harvesting and marketing. When he went back he carried into Middle Asia excellent American cotton seed, and from that start has sprung crop that will take Russia out of the cotton mar ket. Instead of buying cotton she will soon have cotton to sell. It must be remembered. however, that Middle Asia is chiefly a desert, and that cot ton cannot be extensively grown there. It is only where irrigation is possible that it can be grown. Irrigation is as necessary in Middle Asia as in Egypt, and there is no Nile in Middle Asia. Water is a scarce article there, and
 while Russia may succeed in growing her own cotton she will not be able to
 make much, if any, for other countries.
The age-herald., 1901-07-08
Mark RraInerd,s Calamity.

Mark D. Brainerd of Washington, whom the telegraph reported yesterday as hav- ing been sent to an asylum for the insane, was born in Montgomery and lived there until he was about 30 years old, going to Washington to live some twenty years ago. While still very young he took con- siderable interest in Alabama politics
 MT. Brainerd was one of the most fa- miliar figures in the Alabama colony in the national capital, and he was greatly liked," said former member of that col ony.
 ''No young Alabamian has gone to Washington to reside within the past twenty years who did not receive cordial kindness from Mark Brainerd, and his genial good nature had aided many one to overcome the inevitable hoIaesickness When I first went to Washington, eigh- teen years ago, I was very young and had never been outside of Alabama but once or twice, and then for only a day or two. I had never seen a large city, and so I got homesick on the second day after my arrival. Mark Brainerd, upon whom I had no personal claim. cheered me up and enabled me to accustom myself to the changed conditions. I have never forgot ten his kindness, and today I feel per sonally grieved that such dire misfortune has come to him. He was a man of charming manners alway."
The age-herald., 1901-07-08
LARGE "IF,"
New York World.

From the New York World.
 Senators Aldrich and Hanna have inti- mated very plainly that there will be no ''disturbance' of the Dingley law by the new Congress. The Rhode Island Senator goes to the length of advising the Presi- dent to abandon his guardedly declared intention of trying to open the iron Ding ley door mere crack by means of recip- rocity treaties, in response to the demand of our manufacturers for a freer market for their surplus production. He won't even allow reciprocity with Cuba. lest those highly valuable campaign contribu- tors. the sugar ring and the tobacco in terests, be alienated.
 If the Democratic party were in posi- ton to take advantage of this issue it could ask nothing better upon which to contest the congressional elections next year. But without union, spirit or trust ed leadership it's impotency encourages the Republicans to let the matter rest If the issue were vigorously pressed it would put them ''between the devil and the deep sea"-the protected plutocrats on on side and the plundered people on the other
The age-herald., 1901-07-08
World-Famous Scenes.

"The annual Henley regatta. which is attended by osrsmen from all over the world. is for rowboats only, as might be understood. The Thames from Rich mond up is free from boats engaged in trade, and only small steam and electric launches are allowed for pleasure. the vast majority of the pleasure seekers us- ing ordinary rowboats, of which there are thirty and odd thousand for hire.
 ''There are numerous houseboats, but they are for the wealthy, and most of them belong to the aristocracy and mo- bilty. They are small floating palaces: the largest of them doesn't contain over eight beds for sleeping. Food for the oc- cupants of these boats Is generally sent by rail ready-cooked by famous caterers of London, who also furnish the walters. The occupants supply their own wine and liouors to insure best qualities.
 "On each of the three regatta days, which are always in the first week of July, there are probably 6 hundred thou sand people at Henley. The scene on .he long straight stretch of the river above the bridge, which constitutes the racing course, is unequalled in the world. The river there is about eight hundred feet
The age-herald., 1901-07-08
FRAUD MADE EASY
 BY THE FRANCHISE

The following interview with an emi- nent citizen, printed in yesterdays Age Herald, Is of such interest as to call for It's republcation:
 ''The proposed franchise clause in the new constitution of Alabama seems to be framed to make permanent the political power of the Blackbelt and to perpetu- ate fraud in elections, and at the same time hedge fraud about with legal safe- guards that will effectually prevent the punishment of individuals guilty of pros tituting the ballot,' said an honored citi- zen last night.
 ''The grandfather clause, indefensibly wrong and gravely hurtful as 1t is. seems to me to be the least objectionable feat ure of the willy scheme reported by the majority of the committee of the conven- ton.
 Three registrars are to be appointed for each county, and they are to take an oath similar to that taken by probate judges-a judicial oath. in fact; and clear ly this oath is meant to protect them from prosecution and shield them from every consequence of wrong doing or error.
 There Is absolutely no remedy provld- ed for the punishment of the registrars if they do a wrong, practically no appeal from their decisions, and no way what ever for purging the poll lists.
 ''The registrars may do whatever they please and the citizen is powerless to pro- tect his rights, the registrars being a su- preme court unto themselves, the method of appeal being costly and therefore im- practicable.
 ''These registrars are to be appointed by the Governor, upon the recommenda- tion of the county political authorities. There is no provision that they may be divided between political parties. It fol- lows that none but members of one party will be appointed registrars, and 1t fur ther follows thnt they will be prepared to do the bidding of the county politicians who cause their appointment.
 And there is grave danger in the power given the irresponsible and auto cratic partisan registrars to be the sole judge as to every mans character and as to whether he has been for a year previ- ous constantly in profitable employment.
The age-herald., 1901-07-08
The Convention and the Jury.

"If the constitutional convention should by any possible bad judgment adopt the proposed provision allowing a majority of jury to bring in a verdict in civil case, It would mean ruin to every enter prise employing labor in Alabama and would practically bankrupt the railroads, ;" said an old and highly honored citizen yesterday.
 ''The proposition fig not only dangerous, it's enactment would be simply rulnous. and there Is much alarm expressed in Birmingham that 43 out of the S6 dele gates voting yesterday voted against ta- bling the proposition. But ] understand that after three delegates had made speeches in favor of it. and none against it, a delegate unexpectedly moved to lay the objectionable amendment on the ta- ble and this was defeated by tie vote, s6 delegates out of the 15o voting.
 ''Assuredly the convention will defeat the proposition when it comes up again Monday. It's adoption would mean incal- culable mischief, in that 1t would add vastly to the number of damage suits filed against everything and everybody. And the damage suit business is already appallingly great, especially in Blrming- ham.
 Whether juries are corrupted, l have no means of knowing, but a great many good men believe there Is frequent fix ing and that a change in the present system which would make fixing easier would be in the highest degree objection able.
 "The jury-majority proposition In the constitutional convention Is in direct op- position to the majority report of the conventions committee. It is to be most earnestly hoped that the convention will not adopt it."
The age-herald., 1901-07-08
Gomez is Cuba's Grand Old Man.
GOVERNOR RIDES A BULL.

From a Washington Letter.
 The official report of the Governor of Guam announces the interesting and novel fact that that official, when he goes abroad on his tours of inspection, rides in state-not on horse, but on bull. The Governor of Guam is Captain Seaton Schroeder, one of the best-kno%n officers in the navy and most popular society man. His face and figure are most fa- miliar in the recollection of Washington society people as leading in dancing events, and it is sharp jog on their fan cy to imagine him astride a bull while performing his official duties. Neverthe less, Captain Schroeder reports that he has ridden all over the island looking over the abominably muddy roads, in- quiring into the condition of the natives and he administration of the little amount of government necessary to make everybody comfortable and happy. The people are recovering from the eff fects of the cyclone and will soon have crops from which to derive a living. The gift of thirty sacks of seed sweet pota- toes from Hawaii is mentioned in the re- port with especial thanks.
The age-herald., 1901-07-08
North Carolina Has a McLaurin.

The Commercial Democrat" who fs in favor of nigh tariff, ship Gbsidies and an expanding empire, has lppear- ed also in North Carolina, where Gen. Julian Carr, mill owner and tobacco trust magnate, proposes to do the Nc Laurin act. His supporters are bank CTS and mill owners to some extent, and particularly those who do not like the machine" as they call the regular Democratic organization headed by United States Senator Simmons, who is chairman of the State committee, and who defeated General Carr in last years primaries.
 General Carr says the negro will be eliminated on and after July 1, and ev- cry Democrat is then free to fight the
 machine" As the State contains neavy Republican white vote, this eff fort of disappointed politicians and of business" Democrats becomes very interesting. General Carr is the ac- knowledged leader of the new move ment, and in a recent interview he fully indorses Senator McLaurin's ef fort in South Carolina, together with expansion. He says nothing about ship subsidies or the Dingley tariff.
 AS General Carr can make a good speech, no doubt he will be heard from on the stump. His eye is fixed on the Senate, and he proposes to succeed MT. Pritchard in 1903. Senator Pritchard Is a Republican, and he proposes to make the fight of his life next year. The Carr movement among conner cial and disappointed Democrats is full of promise to MT. Pritchard, his strength being among the white noun taineers, who are largely Republican, Carr and Pritchard will necessarily touch at some point, for they are sup porting principles" held in common, but when it comes to seat in the Senate, then they are at daggers' points. The State is In a political fer ment, and promises to remain in that condition until another election clears the political atmosphere.
The age-herald., 1901-07-08
About Persons.

John L. Parker will leave Birmingham tonight for Detroit to attend the National Educational Association meeting, MT. Parker attending as a trustee of the Birmingham public schools. From Detroit MT. Parker will go to Buffalo, thence to New York and other eastern cities.
 
 Father OReilly, Father Meurer, Father Kennedy, Father Downs and the other priests of Birmingham and the district who spent last week in religious retreat at Spring Hill, Mobile, have returned home.
 H. H. Powell and J. P. Whatley of Tus- caloosa are at the Metropolitan. Former State Senator G. B. Deans of Shelby County is in Birmingham. Henry Hoffman and J. Nehemia of New York are at the Morris.
 William J. Dove, of Cincinnati is at the Metropolitan.
 L. P stickney of Chicago is at the Met ropolitan-
 R. R. Kornegay of Selma is at the Met ropolitan.
 F. L. Speth of Augusta, Ga-, Is at the Morris.
 J. L. Mack of Chicago is at the Morris.
The age-herald., 1901-07-08
For the rain 1t raIneth every day.
 Twelfth Night.
Gold Production in 1900.

On account of the closing of the Transvaal mines the gold production of the world in the year 1900 was in value but $255, 1924 ,654, as against $311,- 505,947 in the previous year. The iOnited States gained first place, her product being 3.391,19 ounces, worth $73,159,674. Australia comes next next with 3,810,130 ounces, worth $73,- ACT, ,110. Canada is third in the list and Russia fourth The British Elm ,pire as a whole is still first. When mines in the Rand 6re fully opened Britain will produce fully one-half of tho worlds annual supply of gold.
 The product of this country Is stead lily increasing, however and it will this year approximate $SO,OOO,0O0. Color ado is easy the leader in America, sup plying nearly four-tanths of the coun- trys total. California follows, but her product is,only about one-half of Col orado's. In round numbers Cobra dos output ,is thirty million dollars and Californias fifteen million dollars Cripple Creek and Leadville are the gold centers of this country. Alaska's product fell below $8D0000 last year but some of Aiaska's gold is included in Canada's total, and it is difficult tc say just how much does.come from th' land of iceburgs. The other States that are big producers are in orde South Dakota, Montana and Utah. >~Ar rMexico's output is steadily increas ing, her aggregate of last year bein, $9,4o9.063 The total product of Nortl America last year was $116,110,097 and of SouthS America 14,406,319-s total for all the Americas of S130,516. I416, or more than one-half of the worlds total.
The age-herald., 1901-07-08
BY THE WATERS OF eALILEE.

Clinton Scollard in December Century.
 The wind is low in the oleanders.
 Softly stirring the rosy sea; Out from hill Till meanders
 Down to the waters of Galilee. A burning blazon of blue enamel0 The rainless heaven that arches OCT; And Druses drowse by their crouching cames Where meadows dip to the shingly shore.
 Crumbling walls that the hyssop clings to.
 Such as Magdala's glory now;
 And the only ear that the cuckoo sings to Is that of his mate on the carob bough. The columned city that Herod fashioned. That gistened white in the monday blaze, Naught is left of it's impassioned Save ghosts that wander its sQualid ways Never sail nor a galley caring The shimmering reaches of liquid calm; Only watchful vulture soaring Over the crest of a lonely palm. But still the mountains, violets, vernai, And the broadening wales where the shepherds be, And the sun, in it's equipoise eternal, Looking down upon Galilee. And ever to halo the desert places. By the spell of the girding silence bound, -
 The haunting thought of the face of faces, Of him through whom this is . holy ground!
The age-herald., 1901-07-08
Another Subsidy Plan.

The opponents of the Hanna fast ship subsidy plan in the Republican party propose to push the fighting next winter They do not propose to trust senatorial promises of any sort. They will bring in a bill of their own, and this bill will antagonize the Hanna scheme from the outset.
 This bill, prepared by MT. Minor. a Republican member of gWinconsin, will discard speed altogether as a stan dard of measure, and will make freight capacity subsidy test. This will, it lis true. rob the Hanna campaign sub Escribers of the loot that has been ipromised them, but it will do much toward expanding the country's trade. 1n the Minor bill no subsidies are to tbe paid to foreign built ships, no mat ! ter who owns them. The bill reduces the subsidy period to ten years, and the annual maximum to s5.000,000, in ystead of $9,OO0,000 provided for by the big fast-steamer loot. No Standard kOil steamer-is to receive any subsidy. American crews are required, and sub- sidized ships, are to carry postal mat ter free.
 The Minor bill would aid a big freight carrier making ten knots an shour, while the Hanna scheme would aid the fast ship that carried little or mo freight Of the two measures the Minor bill is much the less objection able. The Minor bill will be support ed by a good many Western Republi- cans. and the belief is that it will at least destroy all chance of carrying rtae Hanna bill through. The greater sprobability is that no subsidy bill can sbe pushed through the House next winter, because Congressman are to abe elected soon after the adjournment
 of the session. The Senate is con. trolled by Mark Hanna, but the House lis not, although federal patronage can
 accomplish good deal.
The age-herald., 1901-07-08
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE

Astrologer Raphaels prophecies for this day. Monday. July 8, 1901:
 Sell; this is a most unfortunate day"
 Thou wilt have serious losses in thy business and an unsettled year. this being thy birthday; do not risk any money or speculate; see to thy health, else it fill suffer-"
 The young will court'
 Many ups and downs in life will the child have who is born on this day; 1t will be free and generous to excess, and spend It's money fast; 1t will be very kind and much respected. If female, her husband will be fond of drink.
The age-herald., 1901-07-08
$20,00O FOR A VOTE.

Harrisburg Letter in Philadelphia Press
 The highest price promised for a single vote for speaker of which any statement has been made by the bribe offerer was $20,000. Speaker Marshalls election by one majority was brought about by the votes of five Democrats. Two days before the House was organized the men en- gagged in buying the votes needed to elect Marshall were employing their greatest efforts to bring this result about without the aid of Democratic votes. Offers of s10000 were made to dozen different in surgent members of the House, and one of s60,00O for the votes of three members was made to one of the trio supposed to control the two others. None of their ef- forts were successful, and the five Demo- crats were finally called into service to insure the election of MT. Marshall as speaker.
The age-herald., 1901-07-08

That Is most revolutionary
 Tt is astounding in this day of enlight- enment that three wholly irresponsible men in each county, protected by the su- preme law from being made to suffer for any wrong done in their official capacity. are to be made the supreme judges of every mans character and employment and his right to vote!
 ''The scheme will not only perpetuato fraud, but will lend legal protection to a greater degree of corruption in politics than has ever yet prevailed in Alabama.
 And most objectionable provision for unpunishable fraud is found in the exemption of all men over 45 years of age from paying poll tax.
 After a negro is thirty no man can guess within fifteen years of his age. Therefore a great majority of the ne- groes in the Blackbelt will be each over 45, under the proposed system for since the registrars are to be the sole judges of the qualifications of voters, they may at will put practically all the ne- groes on the poll lists The negroes wouldn't know anything about 1t, but if they IL SebNt diy puI- pose.
 There being no appeal from the regis trars and no way of purging their lists, the names of the registered negroes over 45' would remain permanently un. changed, for in the Blackbelt, you know, a negro never dies as far as voting Is concerned.
 This franchise seeks to place it in the power of three white registrars in the county of Lowndes for example, to put 5000 illiterate and untaxed negro voters on the poll lists in perpetuity. These 5000 votes the bosses of the registrars could use on election day as they pleased and to suit any purpose.
 Another thing that amazes me very greatly is that the minority report on the franchise deals solely with the grand father clause, giving no attention to the really outrageous propositions connected with the plan of registration. It would almost seem that this monority report was made in order to confuse the public mind and conceal the outrageous wrong that 1t Is sought to perpetrate upon the people by the power of the registrars!'