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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-12-10
The Wrong Dress.

This 10 one Of those actually hap
pened affairs, and took place in the
home Of q well-known political
speaker who lives on St. Paul street.
The lady Of the house had had q
nursegirl, who had departed from
her some time before the securing Of
q successor. When the latter came
she was SO unkempt in her dress
that the lady Of the house could not
overlook the fact, so she said:
Minnie. that dress you have on
win never do. The girl who was
here before you had o nurse outfit
that gave her. and it is still there.
II you win step up stairs 70 the ward
robe you will find il. Please put il
On and come back at once."
Minnie departed Tor the upper re-
gions, but soon returned, reporting
that the gown would not do at all, as
il was far too short for her.
You are mistaken" said the lady,
in surprise. THE former girl was
taller than you, and il anything the
dress would be somewhat too long
for you.
At this the girl burst into tears,
saying she was sure she was right,
as she had tried the frock and found
it far too short.
Still puzzled, the lady ofthe house
said:
Go upstairs and bring down that
dress, and we'll see about it,
The girl did SO, aud Immediately
reappeared, carrying her mistress s
bathing Baltimore American.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-12-10

A glass or two of water taken half
an hour before breakfast will usually
keep the bowels regular. Harsh
cathartics should be avoided. When
a purgative is needed. take Cham
berlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets.
They are mild and gentle in their
action. For sale by William F..
Greenwell, Leonardtown, Md.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-12-10

Take a double dose OF Chamber
lain s Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy as soon as the first indica-
tion OF the disease appears and a
threatened attack may be warded off.
Hundreds of people who are subject
to attacks OF bilious collie use the
remedy in this way with perfect sue
cess. For sale by VIM. +. Green
well, Leonardtown.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-12-10

Blunders are sometimes very ex-
pensive. Occasionally life itself is
the price of a mistake. but YOU II
never be wrong If you take DIR.
Kings New Life Pills for Dyspep-
sia, Dizziness. Headache, Liver or
Bowel troubles. They are gentle
yet thorough. Csc. at Loker &
deWaal Drug Store.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-12-10

An Era Of strh<ee Prospect.
The Chicago stree>-c xkrike may
be only the first a m1@ desporate
struggles Of the ebb &<rikes on q
fiood-tide are easily 1Sffle<l. En-.
ployers sea profits aheS New de-
mands for labor are coI nntly car
rying 70 new work mel Nat struck.
easing the pressure. ~ the ebb
as in this strike. emnIo Ssrs win mot
mortgage a dubious f,11I,re with an
increase i'm wages. W1<h aeontract-
ing labor market. TIE nSn know, II
they lose their places. here Is no
fresh work 10 be had. The bix hit
ter strikes Of 1877, 18s< 1884 belong
ed 70 the ebb.
With the ebb. neifh6r labor nor
capital has ret leaxne 0uHAl. One
6Irm tia zzils6 il d a : l6<ee
month for failures in . decade-was
q business . century old. that had
made a PRACTICE Of transforming en-
ployees and looking after it's men.
1t had liabilities triple its assets.
With fall ing prices and shrinking
trade, no business from q railroad
corporation down can avoid dis
charges, IL il is to remain solvent.
The industrial army really con-
s;sts, in all its various fields, of
higher and more skilled men who
keep their posts in all trade wealth
er, and a vast fringe, varying in this
country from 1000, 600 TO 1000. 900.
whoareout of work or only partially
employed, when the ebbcomes. The
better men keepat work. Poor men
drop of, BY November 1. the week
ly pig-iron product had shrunk SO,-
OOG tons. BY December /, the
shrinkage may reach twice this or
nearly half the weekly product of
352, 600 tons of three months ago.
This cuts the demand for labor on
iron and steel in like proportion.
A similar shrinkage is in process
in all trades.
Capital did not expect it, or Steel
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-12-10

To improve the appetite and
Strengthen the digestion, try a few
doses of Chamberlain s Stomach and
Liver Tablets. Mr.. J. I'll. Seitz, of
Detroit. Mich. says, They restor-
ed my appetite when impaired, re-
lieved me of q bloated feeling and
caused a pleasant and satisfactory
movement of the bowels" There
are people in this community who
need just such a amedicine. For sale
by William f. Greenwell. Leonard
town, Md. Every box warranted.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-12-10

Success in business is not long
continued unless honesty is made
the keystone OF the business arch.
1t is possible to impose upon Gus
toners in their first purchase, but
the dullest Of them will soon learn
the deception and make their future
purchases elsewhere.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-12-10
Ice Water at q Premium.

Dis is a col worl, said Brother
William, but dar's a warm welcome
waitin' fer US over yonder.
dat doctrine will never be pop
ular wild yo' congregation" said
Brother Dickey, "onless you quail
fies il wild ice water. Atlanta Con
stitution.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-12-10
A frightened Herss.

Running like mad down the street
dumping the occupants, or a hun
dred other accidents, are every day
occurrences. 1t behooves every
body to have a reliable Salve handy
and there's none as good as Buck
lens Arnica Salve. Burns, Cuts,
Sores. Eczema and Piles, disappear
quickly under its soothing effect.
25c, at Loker & deWaal Drug Store.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-12-10

well, this, said the South Ame-
rican citizen, us carrying things too
far in our base and servile imitation
of Yankee methods"
What is that?"
why, the insurgent and govern
ment authorities arehaving forenoon
and afternoon programmes printed
for all our revolutions. Town and
Country.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-12-10

Some Of those foreign noblemen
are really very bright people"
Certainly they are," answered
Miss Cayenne. After somuch has
been printed in the newspapers a
man has TO be pretty bright to mar
ry an American heiress. Wash
ington Star,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-12-10
Dangers of Rabbit Hunting.

That rabbit near Philadelphia
which jumped upon a hunters gun,
shot the man in three places and
blew of one of the dogs legs has
added a new terror tosport. Presi-
dent Roosevelt may go out boldly to
kill grizzly bears and mountain lions,
but the point at which courage be-
comes recklessness seems to be
reached when one faces the danger
Of being shot by q ferocious rabbit.
New York World.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-12-10

Two Boys Who Mean Business.
This is true story of two boys,
who repeated the independence and
girt Of the American spirit.
James Hackett was not in need ol
Of additional help, but an indescrib-
able something about the latest ap.
plicant compelled his attention.
So you want work." he said,
after moments thought.
"Yes, SIR" came the quick and
decisive reply from the lips of the
applicant.
Ii strikes me that you're pretty
young for lumber mill man." Mr..
Hackett could not refrain from smil-
ing at the thought.
I'm eleven, sir, and il you II
give me chance / viii show you
that | can work. A.
Mr. Hackett was evidently In good
humor, for he called the foreman
and told him to give the boy some
thing to do. Thus il was that John
Arola gave the first evidence of the
character which should some day
make him a power in the State OF
Washington. His mother was dead,
and his father was away in the
woods, thus leaving John and his
brother Carl, aged IL years, to fight
their battles with the world. One
day the foreman of the mill said to
Mr. Hackett. That s bright boy
you turned over to me-"
Good, said Mr.. Hackett, raise
his wages to one dollar day"
He is worth it, replied the fore
man.
John was elated at this turn in
affairs, but, to the surprise of Mr..
Hackett, he requested permission
for his brother Carl to take his place
at the mill.
IF he is like you it will be all
right, said Mr.. Hackett.
Indeed, sir, he is just as good q
worker as | am" said John, and his
face lightened with look of pride.
Here was loyalty unadulterated.
Carl went to work. He gave salts
faction. John disappeared, and in
the rush of business Mr.. Hackett
forgot to inquire about him until one
day he chanced to meet Carl.
Where is John 2" asked Mr..
Hackett.
Oh" said Carl, ''he is attending
school in Aberdeen.
This was a new phase of the case,
and Mr.. Hackett became intensely
interested in the two boys who were
also planning to acquire an educa-
ton. BY inquiries he learned that
the boys were living in a little tum-
ble-down shack, =" and that the one
who worked in the mill earned mon
ey enough to keep both supplied
with food and clothes while the
younger one attended school. Out
of school hours John did the house
work, and cooked the meals. Every
thing about the old shack was tidy.
Here was honest effort. youthful in
dependence and happiness.
A few days later Carl requested q
short vacation.
What for 2 asked Mr.. Hackett.
Well, said Carl, with a burst Of
youthful confidence, John and l are
building house.
You may have your vacation, was
all that Mr.. Hackett said, but he did
loto thinking, and before he went
home that night he instructed the
foreman to see that Carl's salary
went on just the same. In due time
John and Carl completed their man
sion." 1t has two rooms and the
same number of doors and windows.
The roof is well shingled. Carl has
returned to work in the mill and
John continues To attend school
when not engaged in household du-
ties. In the evening the two lads
study and read. They are happy in
their independence. .-Portus Baxter
In SneceSS
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-12-10
Saint Marus S Beacon.
Job Printing, such as
Handbills, Circulars,
Blanks, Bill Heads, executed with
neatness and despatch.

Parties having Real or Personal
Property for sale can obtain des.
criptive handbills neatly executed
and at city pricess
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-03-18
The English Admiral and the hey.


The Moors hold by their boards when
they swear in order to give weight to
their oath, which after this formality
they rarely violate. The length of
beard seems to weigh with them more
than the stock of brains.
Admiral Kcppel was sent to Algiers
to demand satisfaction for the injuries
done to his Britannia majesty's sub
jects by their corsairs. The dey, en-
ragged at the boldness of the nmbassa-
dor, exclaimed that he wondered at
the insolence of the English monarch
in sending him message by foolish,
beardless boy.
The admiral, somewhat nettled, re-
piled that If his master had supposed
wisdom was to be measured by the
length of the beard he would doubtless
have sent the dey he goat.
This answer so enraged the dey that
he ordered his mutes to attend with
the bowstrings, saying that the ad
miral should pay for his holiness will
his life. Nothing daunted by this
threat, the ambassador took the dey t.
the window and, showing him thu
English fleet, said il it was his pleas
ure to put him to death there were
Englishmen enough in that fleet t.
make him a glorious funeral pile.
The dey, who Wore long beard
| took the hint from the man who ha(
| none.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-03-18
ADoctor without Hone.

The young physician sat in his lonely
office and wept bitterly, and while he
was weeping friend came to comfort
him.
"why do you weep?" the friend in
quired.
"Alasw
81 thought SO. What is the name of
the lass?"
you misunderstood me-" responded
the young physician, with dignity. II
am weeping because must abandon
my profession"
you cannot mean it! Have you not
studied long and faithfully to acquire
itT
II have.
"And you have your diplomat"
81 have"
"And you are well grounded in the
noble art of healing?"
II feel that l may truthfully say So
"Then why do you make such rash
assertion?"
"Alas! I-I"- The young physician
broke down utterly, but soon assumed
a forced composure. 81 cannot raise &
beard, and young physician without
beard isis
Again the young physician broke
down, and his friend knew that hi
was as one who could not be comfort
| ed.-New York Times
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-03-18

rendered great service to the en-
peror, asked the hand of his daughter
in marriage. Macmillan said that as
he esteemed them both alike 1t was i'm
possible to choose between them, and
therefore their own prowess must de-
eide it; but, being unwilling to risk the
loss of either by engaging them i'll
deadly combat, he ordered II large sack
TO be brought and declared that he who
should put his rival into it should have
his fair Helena. And this whimsical
combat was actually performed in the
presence of the imperial court and
lasted an hour. Tie unhappy Spanish
nob!emar was first overcome, and the
German succeeded in enveloping him
in the sack. took him upon his back
and laid him at the emperors feet.
This comical combat is said TO be the
origin of the phrase give him the
sack" so common III the literature of
counting.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-03-18
One rhnse Of the Mic.

In the Shah Luka pass we have one
of the many instances in which the
Nile has hurled itself at an opposing
mountain barrier and cut its way
through. In fact, it often seems to Sc
lect these unpropitious places for its
course when on each side n few miles
away there is Il tolerably level, unbro-
ken eXpansc of desert. For ten miles
the river twists in and out before es-
Gaping to the open once more. Its cur
rent is very rapid. making it well nigh
impossible ut low water because of
the numerous rocks. but mt the time of
my descent the summer flood was well
along. and all but few of these bar
riers We're hidden below the surface,
their presence being marked only by &C.
casional eddies.-Century.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-03-18

Ou HLtgHt HOtU CtuTuS HdHu.
a month /, ,er VI. and Mrs. Martin
junior returned home.
"Geor:c." said Clara guilty as the
train neared the station, Il am afraid
to meet Aunt Rose. l am sure that
she will never forgive me-"
Eyes, she WILL" answered George.
"She can't resist you."
But haven't heard word in all
this time" persisted Clara.
That's nothing" answered her hus.
band. II haven't heard from dad
either, but it's all right. And haven't
we had Jolly time?"
Indeed we have" answered the
bride, a tender light in her eyes. "If
only Aunt Rose
"I'll take all the blame" said her
husband, because you really didn't
know anything about it. Why, here
are both of them at the station to meet
usw
"Oh, Aunt Rose" cried Clara, fling.
ing herself into Miss Roses arms and
laughing and crying in breath. "Will
you ever forgive us?"
Aunt Roses only answer was to kiss
her repeatedly.
George" said his father after the
two ladies We're somewhat calm, kiss
your mother"
"AIy what?" cried George.
"Your mother" reiterated the father
Rose and used your tickets to take
our wedding journey. Why, what's
the matter, boy? Aren't you pleased p
"Pleased?" exclaimed George, recoy.
ering from his surprise. "Of course
Pm pleased. l was only wondering
whether to call you uncle or dad"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-03-18
John stetson and the Pope.

Another Of the John Stetson stories
which has recently come to the surface
is well worth repeating for the benefit
of those who have never happened to
hear 1t. Stetson was not particularly
well read and had never taken n degree
at Harvard college, but he was a
shrewd manager.
On one occasion Mary Anderson was
to play in his theater and her engage
ment extended over holy week. The
actress was a devout Catholic and
never played on the night of Good Fri
day. In looking. over the announce
ment Of her manager Stetson noticed
that no play was billed for that
night.
How about Friday nightT he asked.
you have failed to announce a play
for that night"
"Well, you see" said his manager,
that is Good Friday, and Miss Ander-
- never plays on that night" And
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-03-18

why, George, what is the matter?
Why has the train left us?" asked
Clara, bewildered.
We've eloped. The train for Den
YER will be along in five minutes. Well
so west, and she'll go east"
''But the baggage?' gasped Clara.
"Scnt ahead" answered George;
"fxed days ago. Give your husband
kiss, Mrs. Martin. Aunt Rose isn't
here to see."
Meanwhile when Miss Rose, saw
George and Clara standing on the
ground, with George waving his cap
and prancing around the platform wild,
ly, her first thought was that he was
insane.
This train must be stopped" she
cried excitedly, rising to her feet.
Hes mad! Oh, my poor niece!"
Miss Rose" said voice soothingly,
'be calm, beg, and will explain"
ooh, Mr.. Martin, is 1t you?" eX-
claimed the lady in relieved tone as
she turned and saw Georges father.
Il am so glad. What is it?'
"Sit down and let us talk quietly"
said Mr.. Martin, pushing her gently
into her seat. "There is no cause for
alarm, l assure YOU" And then he
told her the whole plot.
But l shouldn't have bothered them
her, and when no one was in the car
today told him that he might hold
her hand"
You didn't! calculated the father,
chuckling as the vision of Georges
face rose before him. "But, Miss
Rose, l don't think we realize just
what young folks feel in such cases,
GO you?"
81 don't know. When Reuben
"Yes; l know" interrupted the other
gently. "Do you remember how you
and Reuben and Sally and l used to
steal out to take sleigh rides? Those
were good old days, Miss Rose"
But Reuben died." said Miss Rose,
her lips quivering.
"And so did Sally" answered Mr..
Martin
They sat quiet for little time, and
then the man broke the silence:
"Rose, let's give those young things
surprise. l can never be to you what
Reuben would have been, but I'll be
lonely with the boy gone, and you
won't find Clara all in all to ~ now,
We need each other. Will you marry
me, Rose?"
"But can't forget Reuben"
II don't want you to forget Reuben
even as shouldn't want to forget my
Sally. 1t was dreadful blow to have
Reuben die on your wedding day. II
do my best to make you happy, dear
Will you?"
EYES," answered Miss Rose huskily
81 will, George"
The car was full, and they were al
elderly couple, SO he only pressed he
hand gently and, despite the fact tina
others might see, continued to hold i
, caressingly in his. Miss Roses wither
} ed cheek took on a faint blush, and ,
. feeling of happiness and comfort stol
, into her heart. After little Mr.. Mar
: tin laughingly exclaimed:
"The young rascal turned over hi
tickets and apartments to me to dis
pose of. I've found ready purchaser
Rose, we'll take our wedding journe.
on their tickets"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-03-18
CHINESE MAGIC LANTERNS

How Their Instruments Differ From
Those In Use In This Country.
The magic lantern, like porcelain,
gunpowder and printing, may have
been an invention of the Chinese. For
more than twenty centuries 1t has been
u staple amusement in the Celestial
empire and has been developed into
many forms unknown to the occident.
The Middle Kingdom, which has been
well termed Topsy Turvy Land, uses
the magic lantern in just the opposite
manner from what we do, having the
light and picture behind the screen,
the same as in our parlor amusement
Of shadowgraphs. The commonest form
of the magic lantern in the extreme ORR
ent Is large box supported on tri-
pod or four legged table. The box is
about feet wide by 2 high, and its
front Is made of ground glass, oiled
silk or oiled white paper.
Over the box is light framework of
bamboo and cloth, which reaches to the
ground and conceals the operator from
the audience, but leaves the glass ex-
posed to view. A powerful lamp in
front of n concave reflector throws q
strong light upon the glass or screen,
us the case may be. The top of the box
and the sides are half open to permit
the Introduction of small figures. This
arrangement gives four distinct classes
of instruments. With all four instru-
ments the exhibitions are given in the
streets, squares and market places.
They draw audiences ranging from five
to thirty and give an entertainment of
from five to fifteen minutes in length.
Each spectator is-supposed to contrib
ute 1 cash, or twentieth of cent,
when the hat is passed around. Gener-
GUS or enthusiastic patrons frequently
give from 10 to 10 cash, SO that the av-
erage performance nets the proprietor
about 2 cents. This seems ridiculous
to Americans, but In land where an
ablebodied man can be hired for cents
a day the owner of successful magic
lantern is looked upon us very well
to do Individual
The little plays which are written
about the magic figures are as conven-
honal as our own immortal Punch and
Judy. The wicked tiger" depicts the
career of dissolute animal who from
killing pigs, dogs and buffaloes finally
eats beautiful maiden and is slain by
Monaghan chief in full armor ON
horseback. "The wicked wife" forms
compact with the devil, squanders
her husbands substance in riotous liv-
Ing and, in the last scene, hangs her
self In blaze of red fire, while the
evil one expresses wild Joy in extraor-
binary oriental gesticulations. "The
cruel magician" "the grateful dragon"
"the fairy foxes and other bits of
eastern folklore afford brief sketches,
which are as familiar as household
words.-New York Post.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-03-18
A Comfort Anyway.

Speaking of grcwsome remarks"
said the ruddy old Scotch gentleman on
his way from the far west to revisit
Scotland for the first time in half cen
fury, there was an old lady friend of
mine in San Francisco who persisted
in looking upon this journey of mine us
madly adventurous tempting of Prov
idence. Yet there is one thing COM
forts me. Robert, my man. she said.
When one dies in voyaging nowadays,
they've such excellent facilities for
transporting the remains! New York
Telegram.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-03-18

then he added in a splI1r or persinage,
"The pope won't allow her to show on
Good Friday"
That night Stetson wired Pope's the
alter, st. Louis, the following: Can
Mary Anderson play my house Friday
night?" Pope answered, Yes; / have
no objection" and Stetson called to his
manager that he had better insert a
programme for that night in the adj,
as his friend Pope said it was all right.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-03-18

81 WONDER" said Mrs Duzzit, off the
men ever really looked as the pictures
of the olden times represent them?"
eve have just as much reason for
supposing So" answered Mr.. Duzzit.
"as for thinking that the women of to-
day look like the pictures of them in
the dry goods advertisements" Judge
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-03-18
Brenkfnr IT Gently.

Young Wife-Why, dear, you were
the stroke oar at college, weren't you?
Young Husband-Yes, love.
"And very prominent member of
the gymnastic club"
81 was the captain"
"And quite hand at all athletic ex-
erclses."
"Quite a hand? Why, was the
champion walker, the best runner, the
head man at lifting heavy weights,
and as for carrying, why, l assure you
could shoulder with ease barrel
Of
"Well, love, just please hold the baby
for couple of hours. The nurse has
gone out, and I'm tired!"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-03-18

Two noblemen in the reign of Maxi
miliQn 1I.-15G4-15G6-one a German,
the Sther a Spaniard, who had each