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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-06-25

Teacher-"A bees sting,
magnified o thousand times, looks
like a saw"
Scholar-"Yes IN and it feels like
buzz-saw without any magnifying
at ALL"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-06-25
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Leadbeater's Emulsion of Cod Liver OIL
containing as it does the Hypophosphi.es
OF Lime and Soda supplies the very
BACKBONE or TIE BONES.
The cod liver oil in this emulsion 10 90
hnely separated and mixed with the other
ingredients and so plea antly favored tina,
its nansesting taste 10 entirely disguised
and can be perfectly digs sted by the most
delicate stomach. Lssdbeate1's Emulsion
Is splendid tonic for cow alescenu and
invsiids. For c ughs, colds, bronchitis.
consum ntion, IL restores the wasted end
lrritased tissues % that the system may
throw of the disease.
IL strengthens the muscles, increases the
weight and enriches the blood, fortsfying
the whole body against the attack Of
disease. Put up In large brittle (usuat On
size) price Soc. For sale by drug dealers.
Cherry Oouph Cure ought 10 b ksps
10 every household very dy In The year 10
a. 70 DO ready 70 stop Coli or La Grippe
before u runs into pnsamonis Contains
no morphine or other harmful drugs, he.
ing absolutely pHrc snd pleasant 70 take
Price 25c. hsd" on'y " 4. Il. Lead.
bester d Sens, v holsssle Dfuggists.
Establlshed 1922, Alexsntria. Va.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-06-25

@ Scribbler-"Could you use
few good poems?"
Editor-'Yes, if they're long
enough. That hole in my window
lets in an awful lot OF cold"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-06-25
That Throbbing Headache.

Would quickly leave you, if you
used DIR. Kings New Life Pills.
Thousands of sufferers have proved
their matchless merit for Sick and
Nervous Headaches. They make
pure blood and build up your health.
Only % cents. money back if not
cured, Sold by Loker & de WAL
Druggist.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-06-25

With an elegant new Hearse and
a full stock of Collins and Caskets I
am prepared to serve funerals at the
shortest notice and upon the most
reasonable terms.
In connection with this designate
especial attention TO my Blacksmith
and Wheelwright department.
All orders quickly and neatly at
tended TO.
A. c. WEIGH,
June ~. Chaptico.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-06-25

DD Some people never find their
faith in God until they have lost all
faith in the family doctor.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-06-25

.B4r 1t is astonishing how soon our
follies are forgotten when known to
none but ourselves.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-06-25

The uniform success of this reme-
dy has made it the most popular pre-
paration in use for bowel complaints.
II is everywhere recognized as the
oneremedy that can always be de-
pended upon and is pleasant to take.
1t is especially valuable for summer
diarrhoea in children and is un-
doubtedly the means of saving the
lives Of q great many children each
Gear. For sale by VIM. F. Green
well, Leonardtown.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-06-25
Farms TAINTED.

state full particulars and lowest prices IN
I. Dubois. treasurer Maryland Deyeiopmens
Company, MechaulcsyiIle.
March 2l0.gf
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-06-25

pD- A little learning is like dried
apples. They both puff you up.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-06-25
FOR SHERIFF.

Messrs. Editors:-Piease announce joseph
rank Goldsborough as a candidate for thu
Democratic nomination for the Sheriffalty and
say that he will receive the ardent support OF
the Third and sixth Districts.
Jan. " DRM0cRArs
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-06-25

= b. TIPPETT & BRO,
AIS ATTORNEYs-AT-LAw,
ii Il. 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. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-06-25
GreenWell'S Mill.

FLOUR, Meal and Feed on hand
for sale oil the time cheap for CASH.
Hereafter, In order 10 avoid hay.
ing 70 keep mill books. all orders
must be accompanied by the cash.
II. +. GREEN WELL.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-06-25
For he House Of Deleoates.

Pl.ase announce DIR. Thomas Lynch M a
the House Of Delegates. III ne will consent ~
9Th. sth and Ord Dlssrlcts -"
Mar. ie-p
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-06-25
Special Notice.
You will save your money
by buying your goods from
Mrs. G. osTERMAN,
Leonardtown, Nd.

where you will find a full
line of the newest shades and
shapes of dress goods and
hats and all the novelties of
the season on sale as soon
as out. Also, Ribbons, Vel
vets, Silks, Flowers, Feath-
ers, Ornaments, Millinery
and White Goods, Laces,
Yelling, Embroideries, Lin
ems, Handkerchiefs, Hosie-
ry, Underwear, Notions, etc.
All are invited to call at
G. OSTERMAN'S, opposite
the old race track, Leonard
town, Md.
Oct. A-tf.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-06-25
Mill Notice.

! will grind on TUESDAYS, II
fair or on any day that the saw mill
IL running.
LEO NJ. WATHEN
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-06-25

st. M0s'y's Acades,sy,
LeOnaydtouOn, Md.
Under charge Of Sisters Of Charity of
Nazareth, Kentucky.
The course of Studies includes
Christian Doctrine. Elements on Botany.
Reading, Mental and Natu-
Writing, ural Philosophy.
Arithmetic, Astronomy.
Bookkeeping. Chemistry.
Algebra, Literature,
Geometry, Plain and Ornameu.
English Grammar. tai Needlework,
biography, Music on the Piano.
History. and Guitar and
Rhetoric, French,
Boys FROM to IA years are received. For
erms and other information. apply to
SISTER MARY CATHARINR,
Leonardtowu. Nd.
Lumber.
Twin keep constantly on hand nj
Leosarotown wharf a fun supply of
BOARDS, sCANTLING. wEATHER
BOARDING. FLOORING PALIN0s.
DRESSED BOARDS. SHINGLES. &c.
All orders for Lumber, Doors, sash.
Latin. Lime and Hair promptly at
tended to.
~ TERMS. CASH.
1oiv'-e' JOS. ". RRAL.
]. ". LYNN & CO.,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
935 Ia. Ave., Washington, o. C.
, FOR THE SALE OF
c ca%ss' Live Stock, F Fsssi
We solicit trial shipment.
Guarantee full Market Price.
Returns made day of sale.
Established 1899.
Refers TO lincoln Nat BANK OF Washington
aEd numerous patrons throughout Sc. MaryG.
Consignments solicited.
Sept lsf-y
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-06-25
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Chance to get Fine
Clothing % & Gerry
LOaC Prices.

a. a. LAWREM C
is Offering special bar
gains from his excellent
stock. Come and see for
yourself.
The Van Buren press., 1903-03-07
County Boards Of Health.

The following is the text Of the bill
presented by Mr. Futral, and which
has been passed by both houses and
signed by the governor providing for
county boards OF health
BE It enacted by the General Assembly
OF the state OF Arkansas.
Section I, The several county Judges
may appoint county boards OF health for
their respective counties, to be com
posed Of three physicians authorized to
practice medicine In this state ma
jority OF said board shall be sufficient
to make any order or perform any duty
provided for In this act
See. .. The said county board OF
health II hereby authorized 10 order
the seclusion or the isolation OF any
persons or persons, and any person who
shall fail or refuse 10 obey the order
of spld board md who shall be found
exposing himself In such way as "
transmit any contagious or epidemic
disease, or injdfc the lives or health OF
the county shall be deemed guilty Of a
mlsdemeunor and upon conviction fined
In any sum not less than ten dollars,
aud not exceeding one hundred dollars,
and may DE Imprisoned In the county
jail not exceeding ten days, and pro.
vidcd further, the county board IN ~.
thofiscd 10 prosecute said offender Or
Offenders without bond for cost This
act shall take cnect from passage,
The Van Buren press., 1903-03-07
ARKANSAS STATE NEWS.
Special Capitol Committee Favors
New Site For State
Capitol.
EVENTS OF AWEEK BRIEFLY CHRONlCLED
A Prominent Farmer Murdered and
His Young Wife and Adopted Son
Missng-Jealous Husband Killed
by Man He Attacked With Knife.
Demurrer Overruled.

In the case of Thomas H. Adams
against the Iron Mountain and Kan
sas City and Memphis bridge com
many on demurrer Of the defendant
as TO the jurisdiction of the federal
court. Judge Trieber decided against
the railroad and bridge company, and
granted twenty days in which to file
an answer. Adams is suing for $25,.
600 damages for being elected from a
Messenger train after refusing to pay
80 cents bridge fare. The plaintiff in
his bill alleges that said proceedings
in demanding of plaintiff said sum
and the ejecting him from said train
for not paying it, were deliberate, ma
licious and Unconscious violation Of
right on the part OF the defendants
and in pursuance Of an iniQuitous
agreement and understanding between
defendants, entered into for the pur'
pose of eXtorting money from plain
tiff and all other passengers over said
railroad. Said demand was unlaw'
full and unreasonable, and plaintiff,
knowing of the fact and being un-
willing to submit to extortion, offered
to pay a reasonable sum for passing
over said railroad to his place of des-
tination but refused to pay so cents
as a toll for passing over said river
on said bridge"
The Van Buren press., 1903-03-07
ANOTHER GREAT DISCOVERY.


Baltimore, Md, March 5.--Another
great discovery. the anti.toxin which
shall destroy the germs OF cholera
infantum. has been announced by DIR.
Simon Flcxner, director OF the Rookie
Teller institute Of medical research.
IL was the death Of his grandson
that turned Mr.. Rockefellcr's attcn-
ton 10 the absolute inability Of the
medical profession to cope with this
disease, that annually carries of
many thousands of infants, and re-
suited in the plans for the estab'
lishment of the laboratory and hos
p,al that ~ to be built In New York.
Last fall the announcement that two
students OF the Johns Hopkins med
zeal school had discovered the germ
which had caused the death OF mil.
lous OF children was published. 10
was then stated that the efforts OF
Investigators would be directed to-
wnrd finding u remedy which would
destroy the bocilli
In one Of the private lecture rooms
OF the Johns Hopkins hospital DR.. 81
mon FleSner aud DR., j. II. NJ. Knox,
OF the hospital stan, have declared
that. as u result OF their inyestiga'
,lons, the qualities Of the needed Sc
rum Ind been discovered, and that
the perfcctlng OF " would occupy but
few months longer.
DR.. Flexner declared that before
the end Of 1908 the antl.toSin would
be ready for practical use and given
The Van Buren press., 1903-03-07
THE PRESIDENT ON HAND.
President Roosevelt and Members
Of His Cabinet at the
Capitol Building.
THE SESSIONS WORK ALL CLEANED UP.
The various nils scrutinised by the
Cabinet Ofsicer Interested and
, Then Handed over to the Presi-
dent. Who Attached the Omcinl
signature.

Washington, March 5.-President
Roosevelt. accompanied by Secretary
Loeb and two or three members OF
the White House executive force, ar
rived at the capitol shortly after ten
o'clock Wednesday. He was conduct
ed at once to the presidents room ia
the senate wing. There he was joined.
soon afterward, by the members of
his cabinet.
While the business OF the senate
was being concluded senator's and
members of the house called on the
president in this room, some OF them
taking TO him bills in which they
were interested personally. All meas
ures presented for signature were
scanned carefully by the president
and members Of the cabinet who
were interested in them. The bills
went through the regular channels.
After being entered by the executive
clerks in the White House record
they were examined by the members
of the cabinet whose departments
were affected by them. Then they
were signed by the president.
Soon after the presidents arrival
both the sundry civil and the general
deficiency appropriation bills were
presented 10 the president, and after
their approval by the cabinet Presi-
dent Roosevelt affixed his signature
TO them
The naval appropriation bill was
the last of the big supply measures
to which the president affixed his sig
nature. just previous TO signing that
bill he had signed the public build
ings bill in which members OF con-
grcss throughout the country are in
terested.
BY tl:45 o'clock the president had
signed all the bills presented TO him.
and a few minutes later the an
nouncement OF the fact was made in
both the senate aud the house.
When final adjournment had been
| taken President Roosevelt held an in
| formal reception to senators ana
members Of the house In his room
At 1910 o'clock he was escorted TO
| his carriage by detachment OF cap
| itol police. headed by Sergcant-at.
Arms of the Senate Daniel NJ Rams
dell, and returned to the White
House.
The Van Buren press., 1903-03-07
Legislative Notes.

Some or the young members VI the
house voted against the appropriation
for the Confederate monument arguing
that the money should be expended on
the llyIng veterans.
While the hill passed by the ieglsln.
turc, providing for the consolidation of
towns within a mile Of each other upon
u majority vote In each town IN general
IN Us Hcope, ~ immediate effects VIII
be seen IN the towns Of Walnut Ridge
ana liONlc, An electric lluc between
these two towns IN planned aud Il IL
expected tina, they viii be consolidated
soon lluNlr was recently made d..
vision headquarters ON the Iron Noun.
tain rond
The Klllough bill, which passed both
branches OF the general assembly,
Affects about 1000, 000 acres OF land,
being those portions OF tho counties
~ MiFslaAippl CfnlGhead, poinaett
cflttrndpn Cross 81 Francis Ice and
philllps that lie IN the 81 Francis
loyce district he bill raises tho tax
on this land from four TO six cents
per acre, when II " estimated viii
Increase the funds derived from tho
levy tax from $4,000 TO $4,000 a
year,
ny vote of X 10 ~ tho senate
passed the house bin providing fof tho
detachment of n portion OF scott cOun'
" aud anncyihR II 10 Logan county,
1nefo has been hard nghi against
this measure, witch was defeated IN
the legislature Two years nao, Tho
act provides for tho annexation OF oil
VI Tho townships ~ lirlpa and hafbrr,
and portions Of Tate, fomllnson and
Lewis, containing n square miles nc.
cordlhg To- tho government lines, ana
about 10 mllrs by actual measurement,
|, has q population or about 400 voters,
ana both sides claimed TO nave a ma
'orlty OF them,
The Van Buren press., 1903-03-07
ton of property. was taken up and

ton of property. was taken up and
passed
on motion of Mr.. Cate. the house
went into committee of the whole &c
consider the Price worlds fair appro'
priation bill.
Several amendments to reduce the
appropriation were voted down.
The committee reported that the bill
pass and 1t was made special order fol
Tuesday morning.
Senator Wilson's bill, amending sec
tion 1919 of the digest so as to au-
thorize tax collectors and city and coun.
~ treasurers to deposit public funds
In incorporated banks for safe keep.
ing. was taken up and passed
Mr. Chapline offered house concur
rent resolution No 80. providing that
the session be extended to May q The
resolution was defeated.
The King antitrust bill was read
first time.
on motion Of Mr.. Crutcher the bill
was postponed for two weeks
$. h. IS GRAY. to authorize wives
and husbands to testify against each
Other in criminal cases in which in
jury has been done to the person oil
property of either. was taken up anC
passed
After a lengthy discussion the bill
detaChing Greenwood township from
LonOke county and attaching il to Pu-
laski was made special order for Wed
ncsdaV morning
The Van Buren press., 1903-03-07
The Rouse.

~ b. 25i making 1t Illegal for admin
istrators and executors to allow claims
against estates not In existence at the
time OF death Of the deceased, except.
ing funeral expenses, was defeated
H. b. so, increasing the powers OF tho
state railroad commission passed by a
unanimous vote.
Mr. Martineau's bin allowing cities OF
the first class to compel owners Of prop
erty to build and maintain sidewalks
was passed by q vote Of 6f TO ~. DR..
Green spoke In opposition to the bin.
Mr. CARROTS bin. calling a state CON
s,ltutional convention and appropriatng
$4,000 for the necessary expenses, was
discussed, but no action was taken.
GumwOod township from Lonoke coun-
~ and attaching 1t to Pulaski was
taken up.
MI Michigan spoke in favor OF the
bill
Mr. Apple. one of Lonoke's represent
tativcs, spoke against the bill lie
argued that the matter was made an
issue in the last campaign, and the
citizens Of Lonoke had registered theft
voice against tire bin
Tho bill was defeated-2S to o.
on motion of Mr.. Gannaway n. ID
1873 CDiXon, which passed the house
was rcconsidered and placed back on
second reading for amendment As
aratc extension by the county clerks
Of the different funds OF the state and
county taxes on the tax books,
The Van Buren press., 1903-03-07
Youthful ShopIifters.

Two youthful shoplifters we're ar.
rested at Pine Bluff and when search
ed the officers found an immense
amount of merchandise concealed
upon their persons. The youthful
culprits are Lille Logan and Alice
Bell, aged IA and Is years respective
ly. The two girls entered the jew.
elry store of Arnold Bros and in
spected a number OF rings. After
their departure two of the rings were
found to be missing. They visited
the store on a similar mission the
following day and as they were leav-
ing the store it was found that FIVE
more rings were gone. The girls re-
turned the rings when the demand
was made upon them by the proprie-
tor. At their homes were found other
stolen articles which were identified
by local merchants, On account Of
their age, Mayor Bell released the
girls.
The Van Buren press., 1903-03-07
Page Exhonorated.

The state board of charitable insti-
tutions at the regular monthly meet
Ing began an investigation of the
charge that Purchasing Agent John
H. Page had been furnished
free coal by the T. H. Bunch
Coal Company. The following mem
bers of the board were present:
State Treasurer H. C. Upton, chair
man; 0. B. Gordon Prescott; B. A.
Hardy, Magnolia; j. NJ. Barker, Jr.,
Atkins; c. F. Greenlee, Brinkley; c.
d. James, Eureka Springs; J. r:
Bush, Helena. The board, after
hearing all the evidence in the case,
fully exonerated Mr.. Page, it being
shown that he was guilty of no wrong
doing.
The Van Buren press., 1903-03-07
Aged Negroes Assassinated.

Aunt Ann Harvey an aged ne
gress, was shot from ambush and
killed while sitting in her room near
Pine Bluff Wiley Winfrey, who is
charged with the shooting, is in the
Jefferson county Jail. Winfrey is al
legged to have been drunk. His wife
left his home and went to the home
Of the dead woman, four miles away
The two women were sitting in the
Harvey womans room talking, when
some one emptied the contents of a
double-barreled shotgun at her. The
back of the chair in which Winfrey's
wife was sitting was literally torn to
pieces, and some of the bird shot en-
tered Aunt" Harvey's body, 1t is
believed that Winfrey shot to kill his
wife and shot the other woman by
mistake,
The Van Buren press., 1903-03-07
Old Feud Leads to Killing.

C. r. Kilgore was shot and killed
at New Edinburgh by W, d. Atwood,
Both parties are Of prominent fami'
lies, and the tragedy was the sequel
to the killing Of Kilgore's sons on the
Fourth OF July, when the two boys
were alleged to be drunk and the
justice Of the peace ordered Atwood
and his bookkeeper Matt Ruth, to
arrest them. One Of them stabbed
Ruth and Ruth shot them both, At
wood was placing monument at the
head Of his child's grave when Kill
gore appeared with revolver and
threatened him. He left the grave
yard and later returned with a shot
gun, Kilgore again made his appear
ancc and fired at Atwood who In turn
shot his antagonist, killing him In
stantly,
The Van Buren press., 1903-03-07
Fayors New Site.

The special legislative committee
has recommended that the new state
capitol be erected on the site where
the foundation was laid under act OF
1899 to cost s1,00O,O00. According
to the last quarterly statement issued
from the state treasury there was on
January last total Of $264,9o5Io
to the credit Of the capitol fund
This years revenues from taxes and
other sources will increase the total
to at least $350,000 by July II is
estimated that with this nucleus ana
the accruing revenues there VIII Dc
upwards OF half a million dollars
available between now and the con
yening Of the next general Assembly
The Van Buren press., 1903-03-07

II. p. 1919. by Mr. Chapllne. COMPEL
ing retail dealers to give FIVE days
notice when desiring to dispose of n
stock of goods in bulk, was read FIRST
and second time.
A bill by Mr. Parks. fixing salary of
county judge Of Lafayette county at
81 900 per annum, passed.
II, b. 1855 (PindalD. TO abolish the
system OF leasing county convicts "a
be worked on farms. was defeated
The author defended the measure, and
Mcssrs. Gannaway, Knox and Flanna-
ken spoke in opposition
Mr. nus joint resolution, prol-)s-
ing an amendment to the constitution
making the governor. secretary OF
state and auditor a board of pardons
for all cases except in treason ami inn
parchment was read third time and
passed.
H. r. 1i6 Cook of Phillips, EN-
towering cities Of the first class 60
regulate building of houses, passed.
Mr. Merriman of Pulaski introduced
II. B. No 400 creating a board Of cap
itol commissioners to supervise the
erection OF new state house. to be
built on the site OF the foundation
begun according to plans already ac'
cepted, the building not to cost over
81 O0O, 600.
The labor OF 100 convicts IL pro
yided for on tho work. \ tax of one
half mill IS continued by the bill. to-
gether with the proceeds OF the sale
of state lands, except school lands to
aid in completing the building. II Is
also provided that the surplus lots II
the tract owned by the state adjacent
to the capitol be sold.
II. b, No. > (Briant. separating the
school tax paid in school districts by
white and colored people, and to devote
revenues derived from white taxpayers
to white schools and that derived from
coored taxpayers to colored schools
was taken up,
Mr. Briant argued at length in favor
of the bill.
Mr. Stevens opposed the bill.
The measure was also opposed or
the floor by Messrs. Arnold, Chestnut
/ Slaughter, Jacobs and Moore OF New
ton, Cook of Phillips, Hail. Thomp
| son and Kelso.
The roll was called and the bill was
passed by the following vote:
Ayes--Alen. Bradley, Briant. Burk
Butler Campbell OF Pulaski, Campbell
of Randolph, Chappell. Chapllne, Cool
Of Chicot Daniel, Crutcher De Ro~sit
Dixon. Eldrdge, Ellis. Ferguson Fra
ser, Fuller, Gannaway Garrett, Green
Of Benton, Green OF Ouachita, Griffin
Harris Hogan, Holland, Holmes, Hor
ton, Latimer, Mathcny. McGuigan
Merrman, Norneet Parks. Paterson
Perry. Pindall. Rodman. Rountree. Row
land. Stockard Slower. Tarver White
VIM. witt and York--i5.
Noes-Apple, Arnold, Baskin, Cham
bers, Chestnut, Chrisp. Clement, Cooke
of Philips, Flannaken, Fletcher Glib
son, Hale. Hall Hin, Hooker, Jacobs
Kelso, Kerwin. Knox. Martineau. Moore
| Of Newton. Newberry, Slaughter, Ste
vens, Thompson. Toney, Weaver, Whit
| ley. Wofrord-30.
A resolution by Mr. Pindall extend
| ing the session sixty days, was taker
| up and passed on a vive voce vote.