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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-11-28

al years without curtailino his
regular school course. He has n
younger son who thinks himself
'cut out" to be physician. The
boy goes 20 school at Tuskegee, but
also works in the Office of a physi-
clan, and hopes 10 rise from Office
boy tothe position ola real doctor. -
The Older boy, Baker Taliaferro.
has ambition in the direction of an
architects office, and Mr.. Washing
ton takes pride in showing letter
in which the little fellow writes:
4 like my work so much that /
want 10 work at my trade all day.
Besides Iwant toearn Al Che snoney
| can, so that when 60 to another
school | shall have money to pay my
expenses.
In the spring of 1896, according
to Mr.. Washington's words, came
to him the greatest surprise of his
life, in the form of letter from
President Elliott of Harvard Univer-
sity, asking the negro president of
Tuskegee to be present at Cam
bridge at the next commencement to
receive the degree which Harvard
intended to confer upon him. At
that time he shared the honors with
Gen. Miles, DIR. Bell, Bishop Vim
cent and DIR. Savage, At that time
he was beseiged by people who want
ed him totalk on the subject, but his
reply was. Il have nothing to say. :"
But he returned to Tuskegee, spoke
loudly and often to his people of
making themselves worthy of recog-
milton, and by way of leading the
column in that direction doubled
his work in the interest of his school.
Il formed aresolution, he wrote.
in the secrecy of my heart that |
would try to build up school that
would be of so much service to the
country that the President of the
United States wonld one day come
to see it. This was bold resolu-
ton, and for a number of years |
kept it hidden in my own thoughts,
not daring tOshare it with any one.
This dream was realized, and the
visit of President Mckinley and his
Cabinet to the school i'm December,
1888, is the brightest spot in the
history OF slsg institution. a-As.,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-11-28

CosT $1799. 80 TO TRY CzoLGosz.-
The trial of Leon Czolgosz, assassin
of President Mckinley, cost s1799.
80. OF this sum $500 was paid the
attorneys who defended him; $1,000
was paid the alienists whoexamined
him; sl44 was paid the deputies who
guarded him, $50 was paid for pic
lures taken, and there is a bill of
$119.59 for the transportation of
Czolgosz and his guards TO Auburn.
This bill, it is expected, .he State
viii pay.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-11-28

Uses OF PAPER.-By means of i'm
proved machinery and new chemical
processes wood pulp can be drawn
thinestim imaginable sheets.
In this spinning and squeezing the
paper does not lose it's toughness.
Thus thin paper napkins and table
cloths are produced and printed with
fancy borders and designs.
Some of the articles are almost as
tough as linen in resisting the at
tempt to tear them. OF course they
will not stand wetting and soon lose
their tOughness when moistened.
But otherwise, they make servicable
substitute for table linen.
Paper made waterproof and as fine
as the ordinary napkin and table
cloths would prove a boon to many
lines of industries, especially at res
taurants and hotels.
1t is said that public eating houses
are anxiously waiting for durable
paper napkins and tablecloths.
Waterproof paper is made to-day,
but not in such way as to be valu-
able for table use.
Paper is in increasing demand for
packing perishable goods.
Butter, cheese and similar pro
ducts packed in waterproofoil paper
will keep twice as long as when
wrapped in any other substance.
This packing paper is rendered
absolutely air tight.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-11-28

=
When the female beetle comes to the
period of Matching it will form a ball,
considerably larger than itself, out
of Nile clay and refuse. Having
formed the ball it will roll it for long
distances to some secluded place
frequently and most appropriately,
to some ancient tomb or temple.
Having done so, the beetle then en-
ters and incloses, literally burying,
itself in the ball. There it deposits
its eggs, and remains there until the
eggs are hatched. 1t is entombed.
The beetle does not die and does not
come out of this, its tomb, until it
come out with its young. Having
observed these habits of the beetle,
the old Egyptian fitly chose it as the
symbol of life, Immortality and res
direction. The beetle lying so long
in this ball, entombed, as if dead
and in its grave, and then suddenly,
at the appointed time, bursting forth
from it, that most naturally and apt
ly symbolized resurrection from the
dead. And the beetle, not dying in
this ball, but coming forth living
and with its living young, not dying
until it had perpetuated its life in
its young, that symbolized life. con-
tinuity of life without a break and
without cessation; eternal life. Such
was the symbolism of the beetle and
hence selected and held sacred.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-11-28
THE SEAL OF JOSEPH.
From The Dearer Rast.

From The Dearer Post
The Official seal OF Joseph, Prime
Minister ofthe land of Egypt. created
Prime Minister by the supreme act
of the all but omnipotent Pharaoh
! mean Joseph, the great-grandson
Of the patriarch Abraham of early
Bible history, his seal It is that is
here described and owned by men,
ber of the Post staff. That it is the
Prime Minister'S seal OF Joseph is
the firm belief and conviction Of the
best Efyptplogists who have exam
ined it. But more on this point
later.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-11-28

Cut this out and take il TO Green
well & Drury's Store, Leonardtown,
and get a free sample Of Chamber
lain S Stomach and Liver Tablets,
the best physic. They cleanse and
invigorate the stomach, improve the
appetite and regulate the bowels.
Regular size, 25c. per box.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-11-28

Dinwiddle-All the correspond
ents agree that President Rooseyeltis s
message TO Congress will be short.
Van Braam THAT will be impossi-
bic If he puts everything in that
these same correspondents say he
will -Pittsburg Chronicle Tele-
graph.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-11-28
THE scARABAEUs.

On account of this its symbolism,
and also because of convenience in
size and form the beetle was chosen
as the model for the stone of the seal
ring. A piece of stone, limestone or
any one of the stones abovemention-
ed, was taken and carved for the
purpose. The upper portion and
the sides were carved to resemble
the beetle precisely. The under
part was cut fat and smooth and on
this surface was carved lin hero
glyphics) the name or inscription de-
sired. Through this carved beetle
hole was drilled lengthwise, so
that it could be mounted into a ring
having a revolving stone, or strung
in forming necklaces and bracelets.
The original and principal use to
which this carved sacred beetle was
put was the seal, oftentimes mounted
into seal ring. On the under side
was carved the name or official title,
or both, of the reigning Pharaoh or
of his subordinate officials. Subse-
quently the beetle came to be adopt
ed and applied very generally. as
they are found containing the names
and titles also of deities, priests,
prophets. notables, symbolisms, in
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-11-28

sA- Some mems works live after
them, but they live very quiet lives.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-23
UNITED ACTION.

There was presage of victory i'm the
enthusiastic reception extended to the
Democratic nominees for local Office on
meeting of the Jefferson Club, which Of
fered the first opportunity for such a
gathering of party workers and candi-
dates.
And there was a further promise Of
victory in the personnel of the Demo-
cratic nominees who responded to the
calling Of their names at this meeting,
each being cheered TO the echo as he
took his seat on the platform. Mr..
Wells, the excellent choice of st. Louis
Democracy for Worlds Fair Mayor Of
ST. Louis, was unavoidably absent in the
East, but the Wells ticket made a fine
representation, nevertheless. 1t was not
strange that such men as James NJ.
Franciscus, James Y. Player, L. F.
Hammer, Hiram Phillips, Macarthur
Johnston, James Scullin, Charles f. Glib
son, James p. Newell, jeremiah Sheehan
and Captain Joseph Boyce should have
been greeted by local Democracy as
promising victory at the polls in April
They stand for the best element of local
citizenship, the element that is deter
mined upon good government during the
Worlds Fair period.
1t is this ticket that Is being indOrsed
by Democrats. independent voters and
Republicans who have wearied Of lie
genheinism as the ticket that deserves
the support Of all good citizens 1t Is a
clean and capable ticket, chosen in obe-
dience to the popular demand for such
a ticket, and early placed in the field in
equal obedience to the will of the peo-
pie. 1t has been named In the open,
nearly two months before the day Of
election, while the Republican local Or
ganization is still holding secret eau
cuses for the selection of a machine
slate which will be sprung on the people
at the eleventh hour-delayed because it
viii represent nothing but Ziegenhein-
ism and will not stand investigation.
The local Democratic ticket has al
ready won the support Of the people. 1t
stands for good government and right
full Difference to popular sentiment In the
time and method Of its nomination. 1t
will be in opposition to q machine ticket
Of the most Objectionable character. 1t
should be triumphantly elected at the
polls next April
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-23
WELCOME FRIENDS.

Twice each year st. Louis entertains
a host of people from that section Of
the United States known in commercial
circles as st. Louis territory. With each
recurring period the host has grown
larger until to-day there is not city
in the United States which attracts as
many retailers to its mart as does st.
Louis, In proportion TO the population.
1t is pleasing to note that the move
ment this year is greater than ever. One
prominent wholesaler said in yestcr-
days Republic that there are fully %
per cent more buyers In st. Louis than
ever before at this season of the year.
Happily, the visitors also appear to have
more money-and that perhaps shows
the reason they have returned with such
additional strength.
In the list Of visitors, names are given
OF people who come out Of other COM
mercial territories to find a better mar
ket than can be found elsewhere. The
Inducements which st. Louis holds out
to retailers are responsible. At the same
time that buyers from what might be
strictly called outside" territory are
coming here, there is also a material in
crease in the number of new firms rep
resented. The wonderful prosperity of
the West and Southwest brings this
about. The development in every town
and county has been of a nature to en-
courage the establishment of new busi-
nesses. All Of these firms will find their
natural wholesale center in ST. Louis.
There is equal satisfaction In the
thought that for every dollar brought to
st. Louis its equivalent returns to the
man who brought it. This is the secret
OF the success that has attended st.
Louis In building up its trade territory.
Dollar for dollar. honesty and fair deal
Ing have succeeded thus far. Buyers
may be assured this policy will not be
abandoned at this day.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-23
SEEMS IMPERATIVE.

As matters now stand with regard to
Cuba's progress toward the adoption of
a Constitution and the establishment of
an independent government, 1t must be
conceded in all fairness that President
McKinley's belief in the necessity for
the calling Of an extra session of Con-
gress is well founded.
That there is Q dangerous spirit OF
antagonism to this country now aroused
in Cuba, no one can doubt after reading
the fiery speech by Senior Cisneros,
former President OF Cuba, who, in re-
fusing to sign the Washington copy Of
the Cuban Constitution, openly pre-
dicted early war with the United States.
This hostility to our Government is not
justified as yet. and 1t is imperative up
on us to convince the Cubans that there
is no good reason for its existence.
The way to do this Is to act without
delay upon the Cuban Constitution, to
bring about at the earliest moment pos
sible American recognition Of Cuba's
rights, and to assist thereafter in the
establishment of an independent Cuban
Government-furnish proof at every
step in the proceedings that we are
friends and not prospective masters of
Cuba by the right Of might. 1t is not
now possible to do these things save
through the calling Of an extra Con-
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-23
IT is A Duty.

In the Missouri State Senate's prompt
passage Of the franchise taxation bill
drawn up by Judge Williams of Boon
vile and favored by Governor Dockery
there is an indication of the willingness
Of that body to redeem Missouri Democ-
racy's pledges to the people.
The administration bill Is satisfactory
in its provisions, and promises, in the
event Of its enactment into law, to
operate for the just and equitable tax
alton of franchises conveying special
privileges. 1t Is to franchise taxation Of
this tenor that the Democratic party In
Missouri is committed. There would be
no excuse for the party If it evaded the
fulfllment Of its obligation, either by
failing to pass any kind Of franchise
law or by passing one 80 sweeping in
nature as to be manifestly impossible Of
fair application
Governor Dockery has been earnest
and honest in his insistence upon intelli-
gent and adequate legislation for the
taxing Of special-privilege franchises.
He saw very plainly the necessity for
SUCH teSlSldIiou, anu Tue uuty OF Tue
dominant party in the State to meet the
necessity In q proper spirit. He was
firm and unyielding in his repeated ut
terances urging the Forty-flrst General
Assembly Of Missouri 10 pass a fran
chise tax law that should constitution
ally meet the requirements Of the situa-
ton. The bill which he favors embodies
In reasonably satisfactory form the pro-
visions for which he bas been contend
ing.
The Forty-frst General Assembly Of
Missouri will win deserved praise II it
sees fit to pass the Doekery franchise
tax bill. 1t will perform just act Of
great benefit to the people, and contain
ing no element Of unfairness to any in
terest. 1t will strengthen Missouri
Democracy in public esteem. The Lcgis-
lature's duty in the premises is so plain
that it is difficult to believe otherwise
than that the duty will be satisfactorily
performed.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-23
NEW DEPARTURE.

As an exhibition Of enterprise and in
genuity, the application Of A. Bradford,
an old soldier, to be Postmaster of Hay
wards, Cal, has charm that should
appeal to the President. Comrade Brad
ford had a petition signed by his fel-
low-citizens. But SO common are peti-
tions that Comrade Bradford clinched
matters by sending an X-ray picture Of
his broken and bruised leg along with
his papers.
This marks a departure from prece-
dent that should interest the Post Office
Department Petitions will sink into in
significance in view Of this new quail
fication for Postmaster. He may not
be able to decipher some of the HERO
glyphics on the envelopes sent through
the mail. What matters that? He may
be In the habit Of taking bad checks, but
what is the difference?
II two old soldiers apply for the same
ONCE, the picture contest viii assume
an importance not now enjoyed. X-rays
Of broken arms, Of shattered legs and
fractured ribs will have decidedly
human" interest. Then after the ap-
pointment has been made at Washing
ton, x-rays Of the shattered hopes Of un-
successful applicants would have a
value In warning others who are about
TO take the chances Of running the post
Office race.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-23
STUDYING WASHINGTON.

1t IL . fact full Of promise of benef-
icent results in their future government
that the native Federal party In the
Philippine Islands has chosen to mani
fest its friendliness toward this country
by an intelligent and appreciative cele-
bration of Washington's Birthday.
Inasmuch as It seems imperative that
the United States must hold the Philip-
pines, at least for many years to come,
II ts eminently desirable that the people
Of the archipelago should come to some
thing Of an understanding of what our
Government means. They must be
taught, both by ourselves and by their
educated classes, that, even though
they are not to be an Independent peo-
pie. the days Of their oppression under
misrule are forever gone. When once
they understand the difference between
American rule and Spanish rule there
should be infinitely less resistance to the
former. They have come out from un-
der the yoke Of monarchical bondage.
They are now subject to a Govern
ment which Is forbidden to oppress any
people.
Filipino study Of Washington and the
other great Americans who founded this
Government cannot but be beneficial in
creating q friendlier feeling toward the
United States. The more they learn
about American principles and Ameri.
can institutions, the better they should
like us. 1t may be that they are never
to attain their national Independence
But. even with this conceded, they
might be much worse OF than they are
likely to ind themselves ~ . colonial
dependency Of the worlds freest gov.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-23

No doubt the Globe Democrat avoided
the ''impropriety" Of formal recon-
mendation Of Mr.. Hawes to Governor
Dockery. There are many equivalents
in politics. The Republic merely desires
that the conditions under which Mr..
Hawes continues In office be understood.
II the Globe did let the Governor know
that Mr.. Hawes's reappointment would
be agreeable. no harm was done. Only,
II subsequent cause for criticism Of the
Police Board arises. the responsibility
will not bear wholly upon the Democ-
racy. We are rather disposed to ap-
prove the Globes liberality in perceiv-
Ing the good that may come out Of
Nazareth.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-23
for prompt posting of lists at the central
Office might be added.

for prompt posting of lists at the central
Office might be added.
Republicans do not seem TO compre-
hend that, II they have in hand the i'm
mense amount Of testimony as to frauds
which they claim to have accumulated.
it will be easy to purge the lists or put
the Board of Election Commissioners in
bad position. With such testimony
they must know exactly where to look
for fraudulent registration and exactly
at what precincts to watch for frauds
on election day. They must also know
in what precinct the judges and clerks
are Incompetent or dishonest. They can
secure removal of such officials. So
armed the prevention and detection Of
fraud on a large scale should not be
difficult.
Democratic caucus amendments pro-
pose about all the changes In the law
which experience proves to be neces-
sary. The querulous complaints row
being made by Republicans are bun
cOmbe
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-23
BUNCOMBE.

II political sincerity governed the Re
publican leaders in st. Louis they would
have frankly indorsed the effort of
Democrats at Jefferson City to perfect
the election law.
Instead Of meeting the effort in a
spirit Of cooperation for the public
eeod, they dismiss from memory the
oaaehdments they demanded themselves,
and proceed to new criticisms which are
pettifogging and nothing else.
1t is true that the law should insist on
every opportunity for examination of
lists BY party Representatives, though no
practical complaint under that head has
been mades the only complaint having
reeersd - ~ three dayr supplemental
seg3eestion NV to be abolished by the
aspunomentA 4 peremptory provision
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-23

Lebo. First Cavalry, to be Colonel; Major
w. s. Edgerley. Seventh Cavalry. to be
Lieutenant Colonel.
Captains to bs Majors-George A Dodd.
Third Cavalry; Henry H. Wright. Ninth;
Charles II. OConnor, Eighth.
First Lieutenants TO be CaptainS-Edw1rd
c. Brooke, Sixth Cavalry; Malvern Hill
Edmund S. Wright. First: William II. Hay,
Tenth.
Artillery: Second Lieutenants to be First
G. Spinks Jacob G. Johnson. Henry L
Newbold, z. d. Scott Albert g. Jenkins.
Robert E. Wyllie, William Morse. Malcolm
Young. Laurence q. Brown and Harry La
Steele.
Also large number Of West Point cadets
to be Second Lieutenants.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-23
Democratic Members of Missouri
Delegation Decide to Tender
Him Active Support.
HE WILL NOT SEEK THE HONOR.
Believes 1t One for Which No Mem.
ber Should Be a Candidate
-Missourians to Enter
Contest for Him.
The Republic Bureau.


Washington, Feb. z2--An informal confer
ence was held to-day by the Democratic
members Of the Missouri delegation, at
which IT was decided to tender to Mr.. De-
Almond the active support Of the Missou-
rians for the position Of minority leader in
the next Congress- A sentiment favorable
to Mr.. De Almond IL crystallixing In the
House. and It Il thought that It is sum-
GENTLY strong to elect him
1t was not announced at the conference
to-day that Mr.. De Almond would BE- q
candidate. On the contrary. It was stated
that he would not enter an active fight for
tho place. When seen by The Republic
correspondent Mr. De Almond said:
THE position il one Of the greatest I'M
portance to the Democratic party. The
minority leader should be selected from
the standpoint Of qualification alone.
am not unmfndful of the great honor at
tached to It. nor OF the responsibilities IL
carries I think the Democratic members
should select their leader without personal
solicitation. In other words, do not
think It a place that any ono should b q
candidate for"
Mr.. De Almond refused to discuss the mat
ter tonight further. 1t is certain that he
viii adhere to this position. While be II
gratifled At the compliment that the Mis-
souri, delegation has paid him. he 10 never
theless sincere in his purpose not to en-
barrass the Democratic membership Of the
House in their selection b. personal solici-
tation for support Mr.. De Almonds POSI-
ton has been well known for some time.
and the action OF the Missourians to-day -
construed as a formal announcement Of
their purpose to enter the contest for him
The conference was characterized by the
greatest unsnimity and enthusiasm. each
~I1- t<lx H. - - nH.
De Almond and pledging active support IN
his behalf. Mr.. Cochran expressed the sem
timent Of the entire delegation In saying:
"I believe Mr.. De Almond to be the best
equipped Democrat in the House for mi
nority leader. ! think his selection II of
great national Importance and I am sure
he will win. without disparagement to the
other gentlemen mentioned. the minority
leader should be a fighter. Mr.. De Almond
Is that kind Of q man."
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-23

porticoes at each side. supported by heavy
columns. The church Will have an almost
equal frontage on Washington boulevard
and Kings highway. and an entrance with
a broad portico will be constructed on each
street.
The church will occupy lot 15ox155 feet
the building itself covering nearly the en-
tire lot. The main structure will contain
an auditorium 7oxs0 feet, added to which
will be parlors. assembly rooms. dining
room and kitchen, the last two rooms being
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-23

gressional session for prompt action
bearing upon our relationship to Cuba.
The contingency to be avoided at all
cost is that delay in our recognition OF
Cuba and in our participation in her
work Of government-building which
would give the disaffected leaders war
rant for precipltating hostilities. A war
with this people would be deplorabie in
deed. 1t must be avoided. If avoidance
is possible through forbearance and just
dealing on our part. There would be
something heartbreaking In our taking
up the killing of the Cubans where Spain
left off