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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-07-18

RATIFICATION NOTICE.
Mary Ailstan
VI.
James J. Norris and Leila c. Norris.
Iuthe Circuit Court for St Maryss county.
In Equity, No. "a N. L.
It is hereby ordered this 18th day OF July.
1901. that the sale made and reportdd By Mary
Aleean. Mortgages in the above cause. be rat
tined and confirmed. unless cause 20 the contra
~ be shown on or before the End Monday In
Aug. 1901, provides q cope OF this order be
publ shed In the st Mary's BEACON oncu a
said End Monday In August. 1901.
The report states that the land sold for
BNOCH d. ABELL, Clerk.
True copy-Test:
July fs-3w.
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same place, the administrators. under
and b Aasshorisy contained in the will
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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-07-18

First District.
Joseph g. Taylor, Democrat, Sain
Inigo's James A. Tennison, Republican
Saint Inigo's.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-07-18

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the Sixth Precinct Police Station, Wash
ington, ID. c., and told the officers she
was an angel and was about to fiy from
earth. She was detained.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-07-18

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-18
EAST PROVIDENCE.

Percy Carpenter. IL years old, stole DR..
Hibbard's boat, a few days ago and sold
II, and for this he was sent to the re-
form school during minority today by
Judge Bliss.
Last evening a young man named Nc
Donald got into an argument with a com-
panion, and upon losing the best of the
same, got square by striking his victor.
Mcdonald was fined S. and costs in the
court this morning which he paid.
All places OF business including the
saloons will be closed the greater part
of tomorrow.
The Imperials have draped the front
Of their rooms In the Pierce block in a
most elaborate manner. II Is supposed
that this was done by others
The East Providence Wheelmen's club
held a short session last evening and
then draped their parlors in an sppropri-
ate manner.
One application for membership was
received by Reliance lodge of Odd Fell
lows last evening.
A horse attached TO a tip cart owned
by r. A. Perry, away I'm the square
yesterday afternoon, but was captured
before any damage was done
The pole over which there was iust a 1T
tie trouble a few days ago, has been final
ly located within few feet from tns
original proposed position.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-18
The Dunkards.

"A query concerning "a protestant sect
that practice foot-washing as a religious
ordinance was referred by Marion Har-
land to a committee of the whole consti.-
uency. The responses were prompt and
came from persons who professed to know
all about dunkards. the sect referred TO-
One told. in Letter, about the ceremony
where "they wash the feet OF the men
and dry same with the hair OF the wom-
en-" Another asserted that they meet
at the house of the elder and each one
washes his neighbor's feet, declaring
that this was done ito commemorate tho
washing of the disciples feet by our sa-
viour."
That these statements are Incorrect ana
misleading Is the verdict Of J. II. Moore,
of Elein, ILL.,. who is editor of the church
position 10 know something OF their prac-
tees. He writes.
I'm the United States the dunkards
pumber 100 900. We have churchss In Swe-
| cen. Denmark. France, Switzerland. Asia
| Minor and Ida.
a
| ing. II IL our custom on stated occasions
| TO assemble in the evening room suit
| ed to the size OF the membership Is pro-
| vided with long tables on which a supper
has been spread. The members seat
| themselves al the tables. After the sing
( ing OF a hymn and the reading OF a por-
| tion OF Joh. 13 chapter. the elder presid-
| ing rises from the prepared supper. lays
| aside his coat. girds himself with towel
II a.
| wipes the feet OF the brother by his side,
| The brother that has been served then
| takes the brother next 10 him. Some one
\ AT the head of each table initiates tina
/ elder. and in a very brief time the cerc-
/ mony Is performed TO each and every
member OF the room. The rite IL also
/ pracses,ed by the sisters I'm the same man
| ner, only the sexes occupy different parts
| OF the room
4 "A basin OF water and a towel are pro-
\ voded for each table. so that the parti-
i clpants can wash their hsnds after en-
| gaging In the rite or feet-wsshlng. Every
| thing IN done with taste and in a most
i orderly manner.
4 After feet-washing the members,
Il while seated at the weli-furnished tables.
| where the food Is Of the most simple
4 character eat together the memorial
/ meal. or Lords supper. as we call IN.
i This Is done I'm imitation OF the last sup
per Il eaten I'm silence and with great
reverence. Thanks are both at the be-
ginning and close OF thu meal
| @"After the reading OF a chapter from
one OF the gospels relating 20 the death
| and burial OF Jesus. the brethern salute
one another with the holy or sacred kiss
| after tho manner OF the ancient Chris
tians and as taught hy Peter and Paul IN
| their epistoiare writings. Among each
| other the sisters do the same. After this
| N the communion service. IN which the
| ioaf and cup are passed In memory Of
the broken body and shed blood of Christ
| For a congregation of 400 communicate
abou, ninety minutes ara required u
| complete a service % thi. kind. After q
closing prayer we sing hymn and re-
tire. IL " then night our purpose In car
| wing out these ordinances r. 90 follow
the example Of Christ az set forth In ths
gospel ssf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-18

CAvANAGH-rn this city. i7th ult.,
Grace T.. H., daughter Of Thomas J and
Lucy E. Cavanagh, aged . months, &
days.
COLT-At her residence, IN Bristol, r.
L., 18th ult.. Mrs. Theodore Goujaud
DeWof Colt. widow OF Christopher
Colt. OF Hartford, Conn, aged 80 years.
DuNN-Tn Fall River, 18th uit.. Jane
Dunn, widow OF William Dunn. and
mother Of the Rev, J. 8. Dunn OF the
Immaculate Conception church, Provi-
dence, R. I.
FLAHERTY-In East Providence, 18th
ult. Mathew III. Fiaherty.
LEwIs-In Cranston. 18th inst. Albert
IT,, only child of @. Leon and Lillian r.
Lewis, aged months, 70 days.
MARLAND-In this city 18th ult.. Mark,
son Of Mark and Jennie Msrland aged
3 months.
MEDBURY-rn this city. 18th ult., James
b. Medbury, aged Is years.
MOULTON-Tn this city. 18th inst. Maude
Evelyn. wife of Sullivan Moulton.
PoTTER-In this city, nth ult., Ed
ward r. Potter. aged ~ years.
sCHLETZER--At North Ontario. Cal. ist
inst, OF heart trouble. Theodore. beloved
and Youngest son OF MIR. and Mrs l.. J.
Schletzer. aged 10 years and ii months.
formerly of Providence. r. i.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-18


the exercises were In charge of Principal
Weston The exercises opened with the
singing OF America by the entire school
Principal Weston described the assas-
sination OF Presidents Lincoln and Gar
field. and explained To some length the
ALLEN and sedition" laws.
The school sang Nearer My God to
Holyoke delivered q memorial address.
HoNoRED AS A BROTHER.
Grand Chancellor Ogden OF the Knights
OF Pythias OF Rhode Island has issued
the following request 10 the subordinate
lodges OF the state:
Grand Lodge knights Of Pythias, Do
main of Rhode Island
Providence, II. L., September IL. 1901.
To the Subordinate Lodges. Knights OF
Pythias, Domain OF Rhode Island
Dear Srs and Brothers;As a mark of
esteem. love and regard for our late
Brother Knight aud President Of tho
United States. William Mckinley. re-
spectfully request that all lodges tn the
Grand Domain of Rhode Island. display
the mourning emblem. for a period OF
sixty days from this date.
f'raternally
JOHN OGDEN.
Grsnd Chancellor.
Attest.
NM A. WILSON.
Grand Keeper OF Records and seal.
The grand chancellor also postpones
proposed visitation 20 Warren as VIII pe
seen from the following.
On account OF the death of our late
Brother kuight aud President of the
United States William Mckinley ! have
postponed the contemplated official visit
alton Of the Grand Chancellor and Board
of Grand Lodge officers 10 Warren Lodge
No. 2s. from Thursday, Sept. 10 TO Thurs
day Oct. 3d.
The communication this evening Of ST.
Johns Lodge OF Masons will assume the
nature ofa service memorial OF the late
president. All regular work for the even
ing will be suspended.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-18
The Gossip.
Shoeing a Zebra.

"BiIly" Stiff, a Chicago prize fighter,
entered a new sort OF arena the other
day. and came out with first money He
didn't wear the padded gloves and the
tights that he dons In his ordinary ring
set-tos. but wore pair OF spiked shoes,
old trousers and a sweater. He won q
hard-earned victory after Q thousand
round go
Biny's antagonist was the zebra at the
Lincoln Park zoo" IL wasn't knock
out contest, for the fighter st ask was
only TO subiugate the animal so that IL
would allow the ftung of iron shoes to
its dainty feet
TWAS hard struggle. and one that
would have baffied the endurance OF
can of ordinary physique. but Stift Is In
training. and he got a grip on the zebras
neck. evaded the flying hoofs.and wore
the animal out by sheer superiority OF
Charles Suit. the gusilist's brother,
then fitted the shoes and the feat per-
formed by the two Is declared to be
The claim Is made that the Lincoln Park
zebra is the first of its kind to ever wear
shoes. The blacksmith Is particularly
iueilant over the & feat because a, sup Supes,n- Nm
curren both said IL was impossible 10
perform II.
Charles Stiff makes speciality of shoe
ing vicious animals. The zebra at tne
park is partially broken to harness, fer
IT Is the intention OF the park people 10
hitch him to a pony cart this summer ana
have him draw children about tne PARK
his keep" as did the camels during the
last season. sTbe gaudy little animal
was so sensitive and had so often exhib-
ited "a superfine celebrity In his manner or
handling his heels that Redieske and Nc
Curren shook their heads when the mat
ter OF protecting his hoofs came up:
Stift however thought lie could turn
IA. t,.fD nd nh "A
20 ahead. Then he called commission
10 60 ahead. Then he called upon his
brother and Henry Bowman. his assist
ants. and. locking up the shop, repaired
TO the zebra's quarters.
Mr. McCurren introduced the callers 10
the zebra. and then took q safe seat on
the fence The zebra seemed suspicious
and backed away with snort. lie was
caught in corner and the YANKEE ori-
die often used to subjugate lively
horses. was applied.
found at once that the work was as siren
uous as any he had ever tackled In the
ropeJ arena. leput his arms around
MIR. Zebras neck and shoulders. The
animal reared and Stm brought him
back To earth The zehra tried 10 bite.
and stft put another hitch In the rope
that encircled The animals nose the
went TO the grass under the subtle In
fuence OF clever counter and lead 10
teh Jaw. a.
even. for the zebra was willy and strong.
Then the virtue of long training asserted
Itself. and the animal began to blow. He
wasn't conquered vet. though. and ~ took
another hour and a half 10 subdue him.
| At last the zebra stood still. exhausted
from the long struggle. and made up hts
mind TO be good .,,no1 Thsn The the nlacksmith s
on the dainty half-circles previously
IA shioned from theimpr ints OF the ami
! nars hoofs philadelphia lsouirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-18
A POOR TAN.

Tomorrow remains of the murdered president will be
their resting place in the quiet of Canton
loved dearly which joyous spirit
public permitted him brief
OF official responsibility.
There will be words of eulogy; and will boom requiem
equence orator. resoundng
people than did the President Mckinley
dead 1t needless this time point his services ps
dent aude his athulness uprightness
political relations Those understood; they
known of all and deeply and sincerely appreciated
There point however which little attention
given though display the character the spen-
did light According reliable authority Mr. Mckinley
valued about $4,000 and this the savings
his salary president He poor elected
parativey poor
Other presidents have retired Office they
dependenty wealthy but conscientious Mckinley
refused stock specuaons which would
have multiplied his savings many times.
pugnant his concerning proper executive
great nation should pursue His people who
elected him without nsdeaons personal profit
the end when despable wretch him
pentude power grand work for the
nation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-18
Battle Abbey for Sale.

Tho new proprietor ~ Battle A~,sv
whore the late Duchess of Cleveland re-
sided has decided 10 soil tho propertv
and " Will be put into the market IN fho
autumn Probably this place. which ls
from historical point of view one Of the
most interestinr places in England will
ian INTO the hands OF an American mil.
hnratre. The ruins ~ The Abbey. which
was erected in celebration % the Norman
victory. are yearly visited ~ thousands
of persons. and % - n question ~ leass
whether this portion ~ 'he estate ought
not 90 be purchased Cor the nation -Bir-
mlngham Gazette.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-18
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND
PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS.
PROCLAMATION
His Excs||sncy William Gregory.

William Mckinley, twenty-fifth presi-
dent OF the United States died on sat
urday, Sept. 18th, 1901, at about 2 o'cioclx
OF the morning, In the city of Buffalo.
N. r., from the effect OF a revolver shot
fired by an assassin, at the time of !,
public reception of the nations exee,,-
tive on the afternoon OF Friday. Sent.
the 9Th, at the Pan-American Exposi-
ton.
The announcement. which II ia my sad
duty 10 make, records a monstrous crime
the circumstances of which are 10 an OF
us familiar. No words can sound the
depths OF our common grief. no eulogy
express the fullness OF our affection for
the citizen whom we distinguished as
first among us. Because he was our
president he was murdered. The motive
Is without a parallel in our country's
history, and TO the cry of horror at the
act Is added free peoples mighty de-
nunciation of the abomlnable doctrine
that IL is claimed TO represent.
BY proclamation of Theodore Roosevelt.
president of the United States, Thurs
day next. Sept the 18th. the day on which
the body of the dead president will be
laid In its last resting place, is appointed
a day OF mourning and prayer through
out the United States. and the same shall
be holiday according 10 the general
laws.
On that day let us assemble In our re-
spective places OF worship. there soiemnly
10 participate In heart and spirit in the
last services of the dead. In our de-
votions may be sustained and COM
forted by the profound thought conveyed
in the words of our president, dyingf
Gods will be done. not ours"
In testimony whereof. have hereunto set
my hand and caused the seal OF
the state 10 he affixed at Provi-
dence, this 18th day OF septem-
tL.S.1 ber, In the year OF our LORD
1901 OF the founding OF the state
the two hundred and sixty-sixth,
and OF Independence the one hum
dred and twenty-sixth
WILLIAM GREGORY,
By the Governor
CHARLES p. BENNETT,
Secretary OF State. '
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-18
nation.

The poin, is well made just Al present
that change In the STYLE of criticism %
our public men would be tor the best,
There win always be different Views on
questions Of grcat pubic policy. bat ,s
does not seem necessary 10 make the
discussion 50 personal as Is our custom.
Though the tendency for The past Few
years has been to treat opponents less
harshly than al one time Yet there Is stlll
room for Improvement.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-18

ascr of the Atlanta Constitution. has
retired after service OF 30 years on that
well known paper The very name OF Col
Hemphin Is familiar TO every section OF
the country and those who know of his
splendid work tor his able aud progrcs 81
sive Journal will wish him a thorough
enjoyment OF his deserved rest.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-18

The visit o. me Car % Russia 20
France viii n1s 70 be hoped prove a
pleasant affair France and Russia for
many years haye been bound by strong
tles Of friendship which have been OF
benohf 70 both without apparently doing
barm 10 other nations. Friendly rcla ions
bct~een two such powerful countries
cannot fail 10 work Tor the peace ot the
world
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-18

Members of tho Mckinley cabinet will
constitute the Roosevelt cabinet These
gentlemen have periodically consented
10 retain their portfolios and there Is no
reason 90 doubt they will be as loyal 20
their new chief a. to the old. who fell
while sturdily and ssgaclously guiding
the ship Of state.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-18
PRocLAMATIoN BY Hrs HONOR, y.
l.. d. GRANGER. MAYOR

The tragic events of the past week are
too fresh I'm the minds of the people 10
call for recital st this time. In common
with the entire nation our city mourns
the death OF the president and laments
that the fair page of our country's history
has again been stained by the assassin's 3
blow.
The president OF the United States has
appointed the 10th day OF September, the
day upon which the body OF the late
president will be committed TO the earth,
AZ day of mourning and prayer through
out the United States, and has requested
the proper observance OF the same by the
people In their pieces of divine worship,
In which request His Exoellency the gov
ernor has by proclamation and the city
council by resolution Joined.
I therefore respectfully recommend all
good citizens TO observe Thursday the 18th
day of September next. in the manner re-
quested by the president. and that all
places OF bushes and of amusement be
closed. and that the people turn to God 10
whom alone belong the issues OF life and
death.
d. L. D. GRANGER.
BY the Mayor,
WILLIAM r. CLARKE,
City Clerk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-18
THE DEMANDS OF THE
PEOPLE THROUGH THE NEWS.

Free transfers by ticket the street railway
within the city limits.
passengers and obstacles regular and legitimate traffic In
the public thoroue ehfareS
No gifs of land Belonging to the city which the Union
cntra tfansfef station and by
ng for its offices and by the sale of privileges make
large profits at the expsnse of the taxpayers.
The selection of candidates for the city government
November who from mayor down will pledge themselves If
elected refuse ali further privileges the Union company
un that corporation grant reasonable system of
ticket Transfers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-18
Chat 4bout
People.

The emblems OF mourning which are
being worn by individuals as a rule
are modest and I'm keeping with the
spirit which predominates ! saw an
exceptional Instance yesterday. and,
while the person had evidently chosen
something which in his judgment was
httine. II rather Jared upon the sense
OF propriety OF others. Beginning At
the opening OF his coat and extending
half way down his breast was "A band
OF natural flowers with their foliage,
the whole being fully three inches
wide. This arrangement was draped
with crepe. the loose ends OF which
fiuttered in the wind the whole re-
sersbling the design sometimes affixed
10 door bells to Indicate that q house
hold Is In mourning
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-18

a notohie critic calls attention to the
fact thar The best books are generally at
the foot Of tne list ip popularity when
such books arc new and there Is not
much money IN them. The good books
live tho longest which shows that merit
comes eventually 70 IFS own
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-18
No News on Thursday.

3 No News on Thursday.
= All that is mortal OF the late ,
> President Mckinley viii be laid at I
o rest by tender hands and loving Z
9 hearts at his old home In Canton. I
o Ohio, on Thursday. and throughout
(. this broad land II will be observed
4. as day OF mourning and prayer. 4
o Nor are condolences confined to Z
. this side OF the water. but the sor- Z
. row so sincere is shared by the CIV Z
+. ilized world. Z
. In Difference. therefore. 10 the Z
. proclamations iy executives OF (.
o city, state and nation. The News :
(. will not be issued on Thursday and 4
. thus permit its employees TO rsver- .
. emily share in the common grief of .
. mankind. .
{. NEWS PUBLISHING COMPANY. y
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-18
OTHER oBsERvANcEs.

At Woonsocket there will be street pa :
rade, the only one I'm Rhode Island. of
civic. religious and military organisa-
lions az 10 a, m, with services at Clinton
oval There will be singing by an organ
fzed chorus choir occupying the grand
stand Speeches will be made from the
stand I'm case OF rain the exercises will
be held at the Opera House.
Lieut.. Gov Kimball will attend and Of
fcially represent the state.
For the first time I'm twenty years the
outside doors of the post office will be
closed tomorrow. The doors will be
closed at 10 o'clock. and remain closed
until midnight. This will prevent the box
holders from securing their mail, hut
they will doubtless recognize the spirit
OF the occasion. and be I'm accord with
the custom house I'm the action.
Both divisions of the supreme court will
be closed tomorrow. with the cle.'k's Of
fees. out OF respect 10 the memory OF
President Mckinley. Notices 10 this sf-
feet were issued oy the clerks Yesterday.
The leading saloons of the city will
close at ~ tomorrow and remain closed
until o'clock. Some wholesale and retail!
dealers will close their places OF busi-
ness for the entire day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-18

.esl VA HsmpAiu- 'As business man
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-18
LOCAL TRIBUTES
TO HIS MEMORY.

At Christ Church, Eddy aad oxford
streets. memorial service viii be held
tomorrow at $50 q. m.
A union memorial servics OF all the
coiored churches will be held at the Con-
cord Baptist church, corner Chestnut
and Clifford streets. Rev. w. 3. Holland.
pastor, IL a. IN. IL will be IA hours long.
There Will be short eulogisuc speeches
by the pastor and prominent business
men or the city. All OF the church choirs
have been asked TO furnish music for the
occasion.
The Christian Scientists will hold a re-
mortal service in honor OF our
late president, William Mckinley,
In First Church OF Christ, Scientist,
No 26o Bowen street. on Thursday, Sept.
18th, at IL o'clock. The public cordially
invited.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-18

"A civilized government has no more
right TO tolerate political murder
society than farmer has to 'toler-
ate den Of rattesnakes on his farm.
The neighhors are endangered In both
cases. - Hartford Courant