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Saint Mary's beacon., 1903-11-19

Marshall P. Wilder, the hun,oriss.
was, not unnaturally, in the hest of
spirits at his recent wedding in New
York. One Of the things he said
was this:
1 an going to you about an ex-
perience that an Irishman had with
doctor. This will be appraprirte,
for the reasons that my wife is q
doctors daughter, and / thought
seriously of studying medicine in
my youth.
There was an Irishman who
rushed, late one night, 70 doctor e
house in great haste and terror.
He rang the doctor out of bed, and
he said. nearly weeping.
Doctor, doctor dear, my little son
Pat has swallowed a mouse. What
in the world is to be done?"
Swallowed a mouse, has he?
said the doctor grufiiy. Well, gt
bach home and tell him to swallow
a cat.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1903-11-19

Mr.. Swiggard was deeply peni-
tent.
'You know, doctor. "hesaid to his
friend and pastor, the Rev. Snow.
81 swore of drinking anything in
toxicating last january"
"Yes."
well, / have kept my vow faith
fully all this time-until last night.
"And then you fell?"
ST am sorry to say did"
81 am as sorry as you are. Tell
me all about It,"
I'm a moment ofweakness found
myself in front Of q saloon. One of
my friends happened along. Come
in and have a drink, old man, he
said. No. l said. I've sworn
of. That's all right, he said grab.
bing me by the arm. One drink
won't hurt you. Come in and get
one drink, and the you can renew
your swearing off,. | protested,
but the next moment / found myself
inside. and the old thirst came back.
/ took one drink, and then another,
and another, and then my friend
proposed that we go out and paint
| the town."
But you did not do that?" inter.
posed the doctor.
''I am sorry to say did. We
visited every saloon in that part oi
town. getting drunken and drunker,
and havingan uproarious time. But
we weren't satisfied with that. We
went to a swell establishment thai
seemed to be a saloon and restau
rant combined, and ordered cham
pagne supper. The waiter brought
it on, and we were about to begin or
it, when something happened"
What was it?"
Il woke up"
Then it was all a dream?"
at was"
And you hadn't broken your
vowP"
Il hadn't been near a saloon
Hadn't t touched a drop"
''Ah, well. then you haven't any
thing to repent of, my friend, anG
you have been exciting my com
miseration on false pretenses anC
amusing yourself at my expense.
mo, / haven't DOCTOR" said Mr.
Swiggard, wiping the perspiratior
from his brow. "The worst is Il
come. confess to you, doctor /
l can't help feeling sorry, even yet
that l woke up before / had tasted
a drop of that champagnel"-Chi
cago Tribune.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1903-11-19
For o Bad Geld.

If you have bad cold you need q
good reliable medicine like Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy to loosen
and relieve 1t. and to allay the irri.
tation and Inflammation Of the throat
and lungs. The soothing and heal.
ing properties OF this remedy and
the quick cures which il effects
make it q favorite everywhere. For
sale by William F. Greenwell, Leon.
ardtown, Md.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1903-11-19

It's the thrifty farmer who drives
his work and is not driven by it.
It's prudent farmer who is not a
prodigal after rich harvest.
The man who thinks every other
man is a liar is most generally liar
himself.
In searching for knowledge a man
frequently finds out something he
didn t care TO know.
It's q cracking good hand that
sticks to his work like a pig to a
rough fence in flea time.
The narrow minded end most ig-
norant is generally the most posi-
tive.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1903-11-19

It's shameful when youth fails to
show proper respect for old age, but
just the contrary in the case of DIR.
Kings New Life Pills. They cut
off maladies no matter how severe
and irrespective of old age. tDys-
pepsia, Jaundice, Fever, Constipa-
tion all yield to this perfect Pill. %
cents, at Loker & deWaal's Drug
Store, Leonardtown.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1903-11-19
Seed Corn Should be Saved Now

The late spring and unreasonable
weather during the entire season
has resulted, in some states, in the
production of a corn crop which is
inferior in quality for seed. Inorder
to secure q good stand of corn next
season, not less than ninety out of a
hundred sound kernels possessing
good terminating qualities is essen
tial. Damp, immature corn on the
cob, cribbed in the ordinary way
should never be relied on for seed.
especially if the winter weather
should be of unusual severity. The
safe way is to select the very best
ears now, and thoroughly dry each
ear, using fire heat if necessary.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1903-11-19

To stand upright a man, like O
sack, must have something in him.
If you want to get at the kernel
first crack the shell.
The best time TO read a note or q
mortgage is before you sign it.
II all work were as easy as living,
everybody would keep busy.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1903-11-19

Terminated with an ugly cut on
thelegofJ. B. iOrner, Franklin Grove,
Ill. 1t developed a stubborn ulcer
unyielding to doctors and remedies
for four years, Then Bucklen's
Arnica Salve cured. It's just as
good for Burns, Scalds, Skin Erup-
tions and Piles. 25c, at Loker Il
deWaal's, Drug Store, Leonard
town.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1903-11-19
Difficult.

Your daughter plays some very
difficult music" said the visitor.
Il should say she does" answer
ed Mr.. Cumrox, serenely. "Her
teacher says she plays things that
nobody ever thought of attempting
to write.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1903-11-19

''One OF my children was taken
with cramp collie, and suffered Sc
verely," says S. B. Elzee, of Mon
nett, Mo. Il telephoned for a doc
tor, then gave a dose of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea
Remedy, and few minutes later a
second dose. Before the doctor
came the child was relieved. For
sale by William F. Greenwell, Leon
ardtown.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1903-11-19
Wanted.

A STEADY, SOBER and IN
n DUSTRIOUS NAN as Jani-
tor for Charlotte Hall School. One
who knows something about running
a steam heater preferred. Apply to,
]. +. COAD,
Charlotte Hall, Md.
Oct. 8, '03, If.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1903-11-19
Wanted.

Wanted ayCung white man to work
in blacksmith shop, will pay good
wages. Apply to
ADAM T. WHILE,
Milestown, Md.
Sent. 10. 'O3 til
Saint Mary's beacon., 1903-11-19

For sick headache try Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
they win ward of she attack IL taken
in time. For sale by William f.
Greenwell, Leo nardtown, Md.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1903-11-19

. B. TIPPETT & BRO,
AaH ATT0RNEYs-AT-LAw,
IL L. Lexington Street, near Chas.
Baltimore, Md.
Practice in the Courts of Baltimore
city, Court OF Appeals, in the coun-
ties of Charles and st. Mary's and
Washington city. Special attention
given to Admiralty practice and col
lection of claims.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1903-11-19

Frosting@-Stir one cup granula-
ted sugar ntoone-quartercup sweet
milk over slow fire until it boilsa
Boil five minutes, set saucepan on
ice or in cold water while you stir
il to q cream.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1903-11-19

DEVILS Food Cake-One-third cup
of chocolate grated. two cups of SUI
gar, one-half cup of butter, two
eggs, one cup of sour milk Gutter
milk preferred), one teaspoon soda
dissolved in one cup of hot water,
two cups of -four. Add eggs last.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1903-11-19

Sugar Cookies-Three large eggs,
one and one-half cupfuls of sugar,
one-half cupful sour cream, one-hali
cupful butter, one teaspoonful soda
dissolved in the cream, one-half tea
spoonful baking powder in the flour,
of which use only sufficient to make
q soft dough. Roll and cut out, leav-
ing plenty of room for them to spread
in the tins while baking in q hot
oven.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1903-11-19

Golden Pie-Two lemons grated,
four eggs, one cup of -four, one cup
OF sugar, one quart OF sweet milk.
Crate lemons, then add yolks of
eggs, -four and sugar, and beat very
light. Add milk. Add to whites of
eggs two tablespoons of sugar and
flavor, spread on pies and return to
oven until set but not brown. This
makes three good-sized pies--Mrs.
w. B. Wirshing.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1903-11-19

TERMS or ADvERusINa.-$1.0 90 per
square for the first insertion, and
30 cents for every subsequent in
sertion. Eight lines or less consti-
tute square.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-05
KILLED HIM
WHILE ASLEEP
Negro In Penitentiary Muir
ders His Cell Companion
Brutally.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, February A.
James Pratt a negro convict, of Chester,
Pa. serving sentence Of twenty years
for burglary, robbery and assault and
battery with attempt to kill, was slain
to-day in the eastern penitentlary by
his cell-mate, Cornelius Bush, also a ne
gro, who had been serving a sentence of
two years for assault and battery on his
stepfather.
Bush, who is a Phiadelphian, attacked
Pratt with n stool, beating him into un-
consciousness while he slept. While his
victim still breathed Bush cut off Pratt's
head with rude saw made from an or
dlnary prison table knife.
The murder was discovered by Overseer
Smith, who, peering into the cell, no.
ticed Pratts absence,
Where's your cell-mate?" lie asked,
oh" was Bush's calm reply. mo
won't bother you any more"
Smith became suspicious. lie SUM
moned another overseer, and the two
entering the cell found the headless
corpse weltering Ii, blood. wrapped up IN
bedrclothing,
AS they We're removing Bush TO another
cell no made motion as though to take
with him what appeared to be bundle
of soiled clothing, When the bundle was
opened II was found to contain Pratts
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-05
sTArE or TITpRN1oMETER.
MINIATURE ALMANAC.
RICHMOND.

a; J. Ford, the widely known hotel man,
died at Gloucester Point--Younger plant
to be rebuilt at once--An extension OF
time granted the Baptist Institute at
Hrtstol---Lyl chlld-labor bill endorsed; /;
Cabell bill defeated--Death Of DR.. Jo-
seph L. Deans--Bills offered to create an
executive head for the University of Yir-
Einla. committee to consider them to-
day-,-lncrease OF salary for railway tele-
sidered to-night-Deat OF an aged ceme-
terry keeper---Actor denies the loss of five
thousand at roulette-Nfeasure passed to
allow lend Of public institutions to be
condemned for electric railway pur-
poscs--Dcath Of Mr. w. B. Clarke, q
member OF the Legislature-Cases argued
IN the United States Supreme Court Of
Appeals--Street-ca transfer system
cones before committee this evening
Pastor receives a silver, seryice-Great
Increase in tobacco handled-ChurchH Hill
streets In bad condition and sickness
feared--Bill to sell franchises, OF cities to
tee-Tax on taking seed oysters tncreas-
td--Ftght for Jamestown appropriation
comes up this morntng--.Wind storm
damages wlres-C Considerable fall In the
temperature to-day--Home for wander
ers TO be ablishcd---Richmond lady
gives largely TO Brazilian misslon--A1r.
John Bowers critically ILL MANCHES-
TER--A new hall likely to be built
Fight on Hull street causes excitement
Number OF colored boys fined--A benefit
to be given for the firenlen--Street Com
mlttee to consider important matter to-
n!ghtIcantata 70 be rendered--Work
Woodcock this afternoon--A valentine
Il.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-05
GENERAL.

Fierce storm ravages in the midd !a.West
and South. Two lives lost in z Chicago;
wires torn down and bridges swGpt
away. Storm covered a wide arca----Every
effort being made by representative eS of
the allied Powers in Washington to pro-
Ian dispute without q reference TO- The
Hague tribunal-AIr. Berekeley Williams,
in Phiadelpha-Two firenen killed and
several injured by falling walls at a Hud-
son, Mass, 1ire--Effort to kill appropria-
ton for special mail facilities between
New York and New Orleans was not sue
body adjourned with5the move to recon
slider still pending Progress of King Ed
ward said by his physicians to be very
tisfactory-Stock market yesterday
was largely professional; money was easy
a. three to three and half per cent
4,y I4,lveiy passage IN Senate between Mr..
structton tactics being used In favor Of
the statehood oill-Forner Congressman
Page Morris, OF Minnesota, who is a Wir-
glnlan by birth. Is to be named by Roose-
Welt as n Federal judge--Importan
cnanges n assignment of commanding
Ee1ehils 81 me arAmE General Wood
Rock Island and the Union and Southern
tiary brutally murders his companion
while the latter is asleep--Three favor
ties win on the New Orleans track
}Sookissr nnis oa Wasshimgton will speak at the
tho discussion that the Invitation has
caused-.-Fireman overcome BY nitric acid
fumes In Minnesota fireE-Sindame 1u tVVi
has had her feet l.orenzetepand She walks
with more grace than any high barn
Chinese woman IN the world. -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-05
KNOXVILLE CUT OFF
FROM OUTSIDE WORLD
Try Associated press.l


KNOXVILLE TENN, February IA
heavy rain and wind storm prevailed
here last night, lasting until early this
morning. The velocity of the wind reach
ed sixty miles an hour. the highest since
the local Weather Bureau was establish.
ed. Extensive damage was caused to
electric wires. and for several hours this
city was cut off entirely from telegraph
and telephone communication with the
outside world. Many local light, power
and telephone lines were affected The
Tennessee River was four feet above
low water mark this morning.
Reports from flood warning stations on
streams above here indicate a rainfall OF
one inch throughout upper East Tennes-
see yesterday and last night This, the
Weather Bureau thinks, will cause a
rise OF several additional feet In the Ten
nessee River here. though no Serious
flood Is anticipated.
Yesterday and last nights rainfall was
"a inches.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-05
LYLE Bill
IS REPORTED.
Committee Rejects the Cdbell
Child Labor Measure.
MR.. DOHERTY TESTlFlES
Labor Commissioner Says Working
People Desire the Latter-Success-
full Measure to Become Effec-
tive on January |, 1904.

The Senate Committee on General
Laws, after another long session last
night. rejected tho Cabell child labor
bill, and decided to report It adversely,
and to recommend the passage of the
Lyle bill, to become effective on January
!, 1904. The feature OF the session was
the Testimony of Labor Commissioners
James B. Doherty, who in effect. en-
dorsed the Cabell bill, and declared that
he believed its passage was greatly de-
sired by the labor people OF the State.
Mr.. Doherty was asked a great many
questions by Judge John D. Horsley,
counsel for Lynchburg cotton mills;
Senator Lyle and many members Of the
committee. When he had concluded his
testimony Judge Horsley spoke briefly
against the bill. and offered some pic
lures OF the operations Of his works in
evidence. Colonel Cabell closed with an
eloquent appeal for the measure which
lies SO close to his heart, and which has
already passed the House by large
majority. The committee then took the
matter UP in executive session with the
result given above.
THE LYLE BILL
The Lyle bill provides flat-footedly
against the employment of children Of
under4twelve years OF age In factories
and stops there. The measure is not
considered In the nature Of the relief
sought by the labor people inasmuch as
there are now but four factories In the
State that employ children SO young as
twelve years of age, because the insur-
ance companies do not seek the risks In
such factories.
The Cabell measure provides that no
child under twelve years shall be enl-
ployed In any factory. etc. and that
before children under fourteen shall be
so employed they shall obtain certif-
Gates from Judge, school superlntend-
ent or trustee or the Board Of SUPER
vlsors setting forth that their services
are needed In supporting their families.
The action Of the committee was no
surprise, as 1t had been pretty well dis
counted in the public press
Colonel Cnbell and the labor people.
however, are very much disappointed at
tho result.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-05
MERCURY GOES TO
FREEZING POINT
The Summer Weather Of the
Past Few Days Gives
Place to Winter,

Wintry weather will again put Rich
mond under cover to-day and will rob the
people Of tho snare and delusion of the
pasi few days, which have served to pro-
woke the belief that the good old summer
time had come again. Before the sun
sets 1t will probably he down to freezing
pont-a drop of some twenty degrees or
more,
Early in the afternoon yesterday the
change in the atmospheric conditions be-
came apparent. The skies began to clear
aud tho wind to blow and the sultry air
to move off in another direction. Then
the wind grew higher and q small-sized
storm developed, Telegraph wires We're
badly tangled ,ip and considerable confu-
sion resulted BY nightfall the drop In
the Temperature was marked.
Yesterday morning at 8 O'Clock tho ther-
rnometer In Richmond registered over fifty
degrees. To-day It will probably descend
to tho freezing point No snow 10 OK
rected, however, The cold wave comes
tIcm the Northwest, where at one place
yesterday 1t was twenty-five degrees be-
low zero, G
For a few moments yesterday morning
early there was one of the fiercest rain
storms Richmond has eyer experienced.
II the short space OF hve minutes about
quarter of an inch Of frain fell--an
enormous amount. a heavy rainfall was
reported from Lynchburg also. hut no se-
riol,s disturbance of the river Is feared,
The wind last night affected tho tee-
graph wires considerably, and for a time
NShe operators experienced much trouble,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-05
FOUR DEAD AND
OTHERS ARE I'LL
Firemen Meet Death BY In
haling Fumes Of Nitric Acid
at Milwaukee Fire.
lBy Associated Press

MILWAUKEE. WIS, February A.
-Four iiremen are dead and two others arc
said to be seriously Ill from inhallng the
fumes Of nitric acid while fighting q fire
at the plant OF the Schwab Stamp and
Seal Company last night, The Victims Of
the disaster We're not overcome for many
hours after the fire, when one by one
they succumbed A complete list OF the
dead and seriously injured is as follows:
Dead:
JAMES FOLEY, chief,
ANDREW WHITE, captain Of Truck
EDWARD HOGAN. pipelnan of Engine
Company No. L
THOMAS DRoNEY, plpeman az Engine
Company No, ].
Seriously injured: Daniel Mccarthy.
truckman OF Engine Company No. Ii:
Thomas Lancaster, captain of Truck No.
Tho following will probably recover:
w, AIIlloy, George Hanrahan, William
Remedy, John I4inahan. Joseph Nuwash.
George Ryan. NIL truckmen, and Jack j..
Hennesy. lieutenant.
Assistant Chief Clancy's condition Is
critical, and the physicians who are
watching over him cannot tell what his
chances are. Captain Lancaster is dying.
ana Truckinen Milloy and William Ken
nedy are seriously i'll, The men became III
to-day and RAPIDLY grew worse, Doctors
worked over them. but Captain Lancaster
appeared to be dying, and a priest was
sent Tor and the last rites OF the Catholc
Church administered. 1t was hoped that
Al.loy and Kennedy could he pulled
through
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-05
SPIRITED
P PASSAGES
Counsel for Miners Severe in
Cross-Examination.
sTATIsTICIAN UNDER FIRE.
Counsel for Miners Severe in.
CrOSs-ExdmindtiOn.
STATISTICIAN UNDER FIRE
Counsel For Operators Admitted Thai
Figures Be Presented as to Earn
Contract Miners Did Not
Consider Pay to Helpers.
(By Associated Press.)

PHILADELPHIA. PA. February A.
Several interesting events occurred at the
session OF the strike commission to-day.
The morning session was enlivened by the
oss-examinat!on OF Mr.. Newcomb, a
statistican for the Reading Company by
Counsel Darrow, for the miners, when
spirited passages between the lawyer and
witness occurred. Several times Chairman
Gray felt impelled to interfere on behalf
of the witness. admonishing counsel to be
less severe in his criticism OF Mr.. New
combs statements.
Later in the day Mr.. Darrow expressed
his regrets to the commission for some
Of his remarks.
In the afternoon counsel for the opera
tors contended that the other side was
eniavoring to break its agreement with
the operators regarding the basis of per-
centage in arriving at a definite conclu-
sion as to the earnings Of contract min
ers. Numerous witnesses have testified
that the operators statements presented
to the commission show only the gross
earnings of the contract miners and fail
to account for the division of the money
with the helpers.
ADMITTED THIS CONTENTION.
Counsel for the operators admitted that
the books accounted for the wages paid
to the contract miners only as the help
ers were paid by the miners. This fact
having previously been stated to the COM
mission and an agreement having been
reached by both sides as to the manner
of making deductions In order to learn
as near as possible the actual earnings
of the miners, the operators counsel
characterized rs farcical the calling of so
many witnesses to attack the company $
figures.
DR.. Charles D. Neal assistant recorder
Of the commission, was asked by Chair
man Gray to state the agreement, and at
the conclusion of DIR. Meals statement
the chairman said the parties to the con-
t1ov erses could not make agreements
which would necessarily be acceptable to
the commission. although the effort was
clearly facilitating the investigation.
Tho miners expect to conclude their evil
dence in rebuttal TOMORROW,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-05
A GRAVE
ROBBED in
0NANCOCK
Diamond Ring Stolen
from the Coffin.
THE HEADSTONE
HAD been, TAKEN
Ghouls Disturb Grave Of Mrs.
Chas, l. Stengle.
HAD BEEN BURIED
FULLY SIX YEARS
Her Husband, the Rev. Chas. I. Stengle
Well Known in Virginia as Editor Of
the Fredericksburg Free Lance.
Was Miss Wihelmlna Roberts
Before Marriage-No Glue
Has Been Discovered.
lsnecia, 10 The T,me, .pI.patcb, /,

Especial to The Times s-Dlspatch.)
ONANCOCK. VA. February 4.-The
discovery was made to-day that the
grave of Mrs. Charles I. stengle, In the
Onancock Cemetery had been opened.
and that valuable diamond ring had
been stolen from her finger 1t Is not
known at what time the grave was
robbed. 1t is probable, however. that the
deed was done since Christmas.
Mrs. Stengle died In Onancock six years
ago. and was buried In the cemetery
here. Her husband. the Rev. Charles L.
Stengle. is we'll known In Richmond. He
is now editor of the Free Lance, OF Fred
ericksburg.
A great sensation was created in Oman
cock when 1t became known that the
grave OF Mrs. stengle had been robbed.
The grave Is In the Onancock Cemetery.
situated about one mile outside OF town.
While the time Of the robbery Is not
known, 1t was done during the past
week.
The sunken condition OF the grave, the
number OF bricks Ioosened and thrown
about, and the absence OF the foot stone,
were noticed by some visitors Of the
cemetery on Sunday, and the relatives
of Mrs. Stengle Were notified. Upon
Investigation 1t was found thstt the grave
mad been broken into. First. the dirst
had been removed, and then the foot
stone taken away. The case and casket
had been broken open near the head of
the grave. The body was found In the
casket, but valuable ring was miss
ing.
No other motive for the deed can be
advanced. except the robbery Of the
ring. When Mrs. Stengle was buried her
engagement ring, a valuable diamond
ring. was placed on her finger. When
the body was exhumed to-day the ring
was missing. The body had been buried
for over six years. and astonishment is
expressed at the fact that the robbers
should have waited these many years.
The fact that the diamond ring had been
put on Mrs. Stengle's finger was known
to only few friends and relatives.
Mrs. Stengle was the first wife Of the
Rev. Charles I. Stengle. and was before
her marriage Miss Wllhelnlina Roberts
Mr.. Stengle is now editor Of the Free
Lance, Fredericksburg. Va. He was fol
number Of years editor Of the East.
ern Shore yirglnian. then published al
Onancock. He has also been chaplain
OF the House Of Delegates, but is especial.
ly we'll known because OF his relation tt
famous libel suit in Richmond abou,
two years ago.
Mr.. Stengle was to-day wired in regard
to tho robbery Of the grave. and a reply
was received offering reward for the
| capture of the thief or thieves.