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The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-08-27
Lost.

Blackledge keeps large assortment Of
mating.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1904-05-26
Household Pests.

In connection with the desired
absence of the dreaded bed bug a
writer in the June Delineator gives
the sound If somewhat Irish advice
that special preparations must be
made before his arrival. Beds are
TO be taken apart and washed at in.
teryals with carbolic water, and
Dalmatian powder freely inserted
IN the crannies. Frequently open
ing beds and bedclothes to the air
and sunlight and all cleanliness. are
are also enioined and the writer as
sures the housekeeper that unless
one lives in an apartment house and
has undesirable neighbors an will
be well with her and her beds, as
bedbngs cannot thrive where
cleanliness exists. Precautions
against invasion Of moths and silver
bugs are also included in the article.
AS TO moths, the writer says. THE
principal thing is to use something
that has a strong odor. Moths are
overcome quickly by any powerful
odor and will not enter a chest
where II can be perceived. Tur-
pentine Is recommended as having
a clean odor, not unpleasant in the
attic and much TO be preferred to
moth balls and, best ofall, by hang
Ing the garments out Of doors for
half an hour the odor is removed
entirely.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1904-05-26

II was q baimy spring afternoon
The foliage on tho trees never looked
more beautiful. aud truly the Wis.
sahickon WIS q place Tor the aesthe
BIC In nature It was Sunday, aud
the stiffness Of the Sabbath psrvad-
cd the entire atmosphere. All the
environments were conducive 10,
quiet and rest, to beauty and sere-
nifty.
Calmly seated on the stump Of a
tree, q little fellow had thrown outa
lins into tne rushing waters and was
anxiously awaiting the first bite.
Slowly and apprehensively q lone
woman was seen coming up the east
side Of the creek. Beholdlng this
denizen Of the woods at his work she
bounced upon him.
Little boy, said she, u have
lost my way. Can you cell me the
way to Manayunk2"
Yes en- chirped the fisher.
Keep right on up this road and
You Il find Il.
Then not satisfied with having
found her direction, the interIoper
began again.
But, say, little boy, don't you
know this is Sunday2"
Yes, 'em.
But don You know you shouldn't
fish on the Sabbath2n
mo, EN-.
We'll, then, here's my card; you
come around to my house and I'll
teach you the road to heaven.
All, 60 long, you don't even
know the road TO Manayunk.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1904-05-26
RAnlMoaK. MaY IS. lpO4.

a further indulgence Is requested
Of our highly esteemed Editor a. to
bis comments upon the article OF
"pubicolan which appeared 10 the
BEAeoN Of tho 5th instant. The
writer's excuse for assuming a nom
de plume is modesty, and, discus
sing question belonging TO tho
public, be desires to obIiterate his
personality. Nor IL he ambitious to
appear Ii public print. but feeling
40 interest in all that pertains to The
good Of the County and State. he
hoped to arouse the interests Of
other citizens more competent and
better informed than himself. that
such persons might take up the dis.
cusslons Of subjects relative to
political economy and the public
good.
The writer was sincere in bis
challenge to the BEACON for an
expression Of It's viewson theissues,
but begs to say that be meant this
more as polite suggestion thar
otherwise We who enjoy the plea
sure oE tho acquaintance OF the jun
Tor Editor Of the BEACON are accus-
toned ID bis habitual complaisance,
appreciate his ability TO discuss
questions pertaining to the public
good, and regard him as o public
spirited citizen and one generally 10
be found on the right side OF such
questions. The controlling spiritof
newspaper welcomed and read Iii.
nearly every County home, what
other man has such an opportunity
to develop IDEAS and lead his fellow
citizens II the right paths2
Il was foreign to the purpose Of
epublicola To introduce the sub.
iect 81 religion o. scots into the dis
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1904-05-26
CURIOUS THINGS FROM CHINA
The Most Magniticers heda Ever Seen
Are Part 81 ihs Celestial Empires
Worl3's Fair Exhibit

The Chinese exhibit at the Worlds
Fair Is Allied with pleasing surprises
Come Of the most magnificent articles
uf furniture are part ~ this wonder
full tiIaplny. Tho carving and iniaylng
OF ivory. bone and wood illustrate tha
marvellous skill Of the Chinese.
Models included In this lnternating
exhibit show the homes md home life
OF the Chinese. their weddings and
funerals. Chinese tea house, ressan.
rant aud shop Chinese weaving and
some of the beautiful SILKS and wear
ing apparel Of the Chinese aud their
methods u manufactures them
one Feature 81 the exhibit IN two
magnificent Chinese beds, each or
which has the appearances Of being .
small bouac az great beauty. One n
summer bed. tie other Tor winteF The
aumfner bed Il hand carved and iniald
with ivory and bone hgugsg and land
acapeH cxQulaitely carved ard 70
akIIlfuIIy joined az 20 appear part 81
tho wood. The bed and furniture are
OF carved bamboo. The bed consisia Of
M antaroom, with tahles, chairs md
tea BinusIa. ANA In an inner room. which
10 the sleeping npaeiSncnt. there y o
couch with coverings Of gauzy ailka
Tie winter bed 10 still more elabo
rate. II consists Of three compartments
The first contains four chairs, tea poy
and a chest Of drawers. This Il tho sit.
ting APARTMENT The second II the drcaa-
ing room. and The third u The alcep.
ing apartment. or Tho couch Itself The
furniture Is OF rosewood inlaid with
ivory carving " birds, Ilswera aud
trees. The couch IA covered With silks
Of the ilnest texture and Ia gnndy col
ors Tho sleeping compartments are
lighted with Chinese lanterns of six
hung az tho outer uS2rauce. while the
light enters through gauxo panels. hand
painted and ID forms 81 rosewood IN
laid with ivory fgurea.
A table and dish made or highly pol.
isLed ash. with exqnisitely carved
bamboo figures iniaid. are shown. The
work Is 50 artisticaliy done that each
article seems to haye been made Of
one piece Of wood
There Ii alao q large display Of Chi.
ncse lnntorns made OF six. gauze and
other light material and some made Of
beads artlstically arranged with glass
centers The silk and gauxe are beau.
tifuIly hand painted.
There are models Of some Of the
great Chinese temples, fheatcrs and
arches. showing elaborate carving III
wood ana ivory and two large elephant
tusks exquiaiteiy carved.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1904-05-26

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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1904-05-26

but IL one Of the most improved mnii
cars, IN which men attached 10 the
United States railway mail service are
actively engaged In throwing the
mails Here you VIII seo the postal
clerks nj work, just as they work while
speeding along a railroad track.
A curious collection OF old time rel
les from the postoiElce museum at
Washington illustrates as no verbal
description can 10 tho crude begin.
ninga OF the postal system. One Of
these relics IL an old fashioned stage.
coach that once carried United States
mails through portion Of the I,ouIsi
ana purchase territory, President
Roosevelt, who once inspected 1t, ex.
amined with rough riders interest
the bullet holes which stage robbers
and mountain brigands shot through
its stiff leathern curtains. Generals
Sherman and Sheridan aud President
Garfield rode in this old coach during
the strenuous days Of frontier life.
Among the collection OF documents
showing the primitive postal methods
in vogue in the early days Is to be
seen the old book OF accounts kept by
the first postmaster general, Benjamin
Franklin. all written by hand. There
Is a rare collection OF stamps, includ.
ing ancient Filipino. Porto Rican and
Cuban stamps The postotiice depart
ment's exhibit occupies 12.469 square
feet
Across the aisle, at the right, IA the
exhibit OF the new Department OF
Commerce and Labor, occupying 1.0e0
square feet. This exhibit shows what
the new executive department stands
for and what Il Is accomplishing. Mr..
Carroll ID. Wright. United States Com
missioner Of Labor. bad charge OF the
preparation of the exhibit Charts ar
ranged by him. showing the rapid
growth OF the nation in agriculture.
arts. manufacture, population. etc, are
of special interest to soclologIsts and
all students Of the labor problem. The
Census Bureau exhibit is made In this
section. IT shows the tabuIating ma
chimes used In compiling the census re-
ports. The Lighthouse Board, also OPP
Grating under this department. shows
the great revolving lenses ia light
houses, with other interesting applI-
nnces.
The space IN the projecting north
west corner OF the building Is devoted
to the Library OF Congress. The edi.
fee which houses this library at Wash
ington - held BY many architects 10
be the uoaf beautiful building ia the
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1904-05-26
UNCLE SANS
WONDERS
All Executive Departments Send
Treasures TO the
Worlds Fair.
Display Installed IN the Largest Cow
srnmentaI Exposition Building Ever
Constructed Precious Dooa-
ments Relics Of Famous
Statesmen and Soldiers.
Working Postal
Exhibit.


The United States Government bniItI
Ing at the Worlds Fair occupies an
elevated site just south OF The main
picture Of the Exposition. The great
central dome Of the Government build
Ing Is Visible from the very center Of
the Fair. looking across the picturesque
sunken garden that lies between the
Palaces OF Mines and Metalluray and
Liberal Arts.
The hlli slope IN front Of the Gov
eminent building Is terraced with
broad stalrwayB almost completely
covering the slope. The building Is 500
feet long by $50 feet wide and h the
largest structure ever provided at an
exposition by tho federal government
II IL distinguished from all the other
large buildings at the Exposition by
the steel truss construction. the entire
roof being supported BY steel arches.
forming q splendid dofned ceiling.
Ia this building are Installed tte ex-
hiblts Of All the executive departments
OF the government Tho building II
vast storehousc Of an endiess variety
Of treasures dear 20 the heart Of every
true American. Precious documents
are to be seen here, and the autographs
Of our great men Of the past are on
display Relics OF famous statesmen
and soldiers, carefully preserved
through generations, are exhibited.
Each governmental department has 10.
stalled an exhibit showing its Official
character and mode of operation.
Entering the Government building
from the eastern end. the visitor sees
at hts left railroad postoitice ear
This IL not a mere coach standing Idle.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1904-05-26
WHARFAGE FREE Ar ST. LOUIS
Twenty Miles Of River Front For Wa
Ter Craft At Worlds Fair City.


Ter Craft Al Worlds Fair City.
Free wharfage win be given TO all
boats landing at ST Louis during the
Worlds Fair. Trafic Manager Hin
leary of the Exposition aud Joseph p.
Whyte. harb0r aud wharf commission
er OF st. Louis, have decided on the To-
cations assigned to The various kinds
OF boats.
Yachts, steam launches and oil boats
propelled by their own power have
been assigned wharf space between
Choteau avenue and Riddle street
These Streets running east and west.
form the boundary lines for the CEN
trail business district Of the city.
House boats have been assigned
wharf space north OF Biddle street
and south OF chofeau avenue.
st. Louis has a river front OF TWEEN
ty miles The Broadway line Of the
Transit company parallels the river
from the city limits on the north to
Jefferson Bhrracks on the south. At
no point nre the cars more than Ave
blocks from the Mississippi river. The
Worlds Fair may be reached for one
fare By transferring 70 any of the
eight lines that cross Broadway ana
reach the Exposition grounds
No charge will be made for wharf
age, Application for space should be
made to the harbof and wharf com
missioner at the City Hall, On Twelfth
street. between Market street and
Clark avenue.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1904-05-26
A Startling Test.

To save life. DIR. II. g. Merritt,
Of No. Mehoopany, Pa, made a
startling test resulting in wonder
ful cure. He writes, a patient was
attacked with violent hemorrhares,
caused by liberation ofthestomach.
l had often found Electric Bitters
excellent for acute stomach andlIver
troubles 50 prescribed them. The
patient gained from the first, and
has not bad an attack In l4months. z
Electric Bitters are positively guar
anteed for Dyspepsia, Indigestion,
Constipation and Kidney troubles.
Try them. Only SOC atall Druggists.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1904-05-26
4 sure Thing.

Il is said that nothing is sure ex-.
cept death and taxes. but that is not.
altogether true. DE-. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption isasure
cure for all lung and throat troubles.
Thousands can testify to that. Mrs.
q. B. VanMetre Of Shepherdtown,
w. Va, says Il had a severe caseof
Bronchitis and for a year tried every
thing heard Of, but got no relief.
One bottle Of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery then cured me absolutely. =
It's infallible for Group, Whooping
Cough Grip, Pneumonia and Con-
sumption. Try 1t. It'sguaranteed
by ali Druggists. Trial bottles free.
Reg. sizes Doc, $1.00
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1904-05-26
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
STATE APPROPRIATIONS.


Having read with interest the ar
tIcIe signed "pubIicola, also the
editorial commenting on same, think
this question 81 great interest 10
every citizen Of this State, and is
one, as the editor asserts, which is
much discussed
II Is clear, the question, Should
so much money be appropriated 10
advanced education, 10 the schools
throughout The State Is one thai
should receive much Thought and
lattention We know satisfactory
lapd undiapnted advantages are do
rived from most schools receiving
appropriations, and, indeed. we may
say all do great good to the cause
and advancement ofeducaiion. But
the problem iiat naturally confronts
every taxpayer Is Are we receiv-
ing from these liberal appropria-
tions the very best results2 Could
this money, or part Of ii. be 20 given
that the people Of this State might
receive better advantages IN
short. doesn't primary education
come before advanced courses
ThIuk 81 the amount given NJ. Al.
q. 70 educate young mon 10 become
farmers How many students there
take 90 agricultural course2 And
II one or Two do cultivate the soil
after this course, Is the State
Compensated for rs expenditures 2
How many hundreds labor daily
that cannot write their names, and
when they go 10 their homes from
their days labor ii The field. can
not Tor instruction or amusement
read the daily paper or any paper
but arm getting away from my sub
jet. The articles that attracted my
attention had reference most espe
chilly 10 So Mays Academy 81
Ieonardtowu. pnbIioola asserts
This school gives 90 free scholar
ships 10 ihe citizens o. this State.
ii this assertion 30 Is wrong. St
Marys academy docs give free
scholarships and, a. stated by the
editor. gives tuom 10 those without
influence where Hey are moat need
"a which Il nos always She case
when scholarships are obtained By
competitive examination.
The Fact that tho Academy gives
these scholarships il noi generally
known 10 the public, and the per
sons that one hears talking 80 FREQ.
IL against this appropriation are
those tha, do not know and have
noi taken The trouble 10 find out Tho
work this school is doing.
The writer, 10 stating these facts,
Is not preindieed by religious prin
ciplea, and every one should know,
although the Academy Is Catholic
institution, the Good Sisters do not
condne their kind teaching 10 that
denomination, bat give their educa-
tioual work and free aid to those
most needy and deserving.
ST Mary's Academy II most ably
managed We know the appropria
ton will DO used to the bost advant
agc. This school has been, and Is.
. blessing 10 st. Mary S county and
our State. j.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1904-05-26

1kg~ The tea used in the house
hold Of the Chinese emperor IS rails
ed in private garden surrounded
by high wall. AT the time OF har-
vest the pickers wear gloves, must
abstain from eating fish, lest their
breath should faint the aroma Of the
tea.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-09-24
Church Notes.

The finest city and village Churches
are painted with the Longman & Mar
tinez Pants, and We want every Church
TO accept our donation whenever they
paint.
8 & 8 make Il, therefore when you
want fourteen gallons ut paint, buy on
ly eiget OF L. & NJ, and max si1 gallons
OF pure Linseed OIl with X, making &C
tuaI cost OF pant abou. Sl.zO per gai-
on.
DON'T lay S1.5o gallon for Linseeo
Oil (worth 6O cents) which you do when
you buy other pants IN a can with q
paint liable ON It.
Many houses are well painted with
tour gallons OF l.. * Nj. and three gal
Ions OF Linseed Oil mixed therein.
Wears and covers like gold.
These Celebrated Paiuts are solo
by l.. W. Lane, W. K. Branch
Toano. Ii. NJ. Clements, Lee Hall.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-09-24
ITALIANS HELP PROSPERITY,
Sons Of italy Are a Great Factor IN
Multitude Of Industriss-rAw-
abiding and Hard workers.

EcomIcally considered. Italy 10 con
tributing greatly % the prosperity Of
America. says a editorial writer IN the
Century. A large part OF her surplus
population IL digging our tunnels. builc-
Ing our railways. and supporting q null
titude Of our industries This elsnsnt
has its vicss-ususily the inheritance Of
dynastles OF misruls-ane coming chief
iy from the south o. Italy sonstinss
falls 20 show us the more iovRels and
gentle side q the people. But II IL q
hard working. frugal. and fairly law
abiding race, even here. and. however u
may be nisisd for q time. has no nsnscs
for free institutions beyond any other
ignorant foreign populatioo. II viii be
sad for italy II her children shall take
back from America 20 that democratic
land lessons Of oppression and Unequal
ity drawn from the puroAass Of f1sors
before the law Until vs are sure sAs'
We are not teaching them such Lessons
We should co well % speak more softlJ
Of the dereneracy OF the country theJ
have left or OF the dangers 70 our eiVia
| sAtlon involved IN their coming
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-09-24
Emergency Medicines.

1t is a great convenience to have at
hand reliable remedies for use in CAGES
OF accident and for slight injuries and
ailments. a good liniment and one
that is fast becoming isvorite,if not a
household necessity is Chamberlain
Pain Balm. BY applying It promptly 10
cut. bruise or burn II sllsYs the pain
and causes the injury to heal in about
one third the time usually required, and
as it is an antiseptic il prevents any
danger OF blood poisoning. When Pain
Balm is kept at hand sproin may be
treated before Inflammation sets in
which insures quick recovery. Fol
sale by J. II. Stone
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-09-24

Seven Coal Cars De-
nnO1ishcd.

Tuesday about noon one OF the
worst freight wrecks that has been seen
on the Peninsula Division OF the Chsss-
peake & Ohio railway occurred near the
depot at this place. Fortunately no
one was injured
As a result OF the wreck seven loaded
coal cars were piled up on the track just
east of the depot. completely blocking
the way. All the passenger trans
were delayed four hours. A ~reekins
u ain and crew from Richmond arrived
on the scene about O'Clock Tons ol
coal were scattered IN every direet'ou
| and the track torn up Tor several hun
dred feet. The cause OF the aceiden'
was a broken ha7ge,
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-09-24
A Bows wild Ride For Life

With family around expecting him to
die.and a son riding for life, Is miles, 70
get DR.. Kings New Discovery tor Con
sumption, Coughs AndColds, w. Thrown
Of Leesyille, Ind. endured deaths Agonies
from asthma. but this wonderful medi-
cine gave instant relief and soon cured
him. he writes: Il now sleep soundly
every night" Like marvellous cures OF
Q Consumption, Pneumonia, Bronchitis
Coughs, Colds and Grip prove IL
matchless merit tor ell Throat and Lung
troubles. Guaranteed bottles soc anJ
800. Trial bottles tree at L. Henley
drug store.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-09-24

The Butte coeSor has made IN seton-
ishing report TO shs Butte Medical 80
ciety. conf,rming the stories Of the min
~ In cases Of rheumatism. stomach all
nsnts. nervous and kindred disordsrsl
For ages the philosopher and aichsn-
lists sought for . gsusrl cuse-ail In .
stone. Later science has laughed 81
them. From the stone TO the ere 10 but
short step. But. when all IN said. the
thing In ne pocket that cures the most
Ills 10 god.
n IL not the possession Of gold. bat
the longing for IL. that has alled the
world with the sweet hum Of 81 dustry
not the storing Of IL. but the striving for
II. that has brought 20 mankind thu
blessings OF resolve. sfsort. health. con
L KENT.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-09-24
An Ordinance.

To grant permission to.........-..to con
struct and operate a telephone hne IN
the City Of Williamsburg. Va
Sec. 1. Be il ordained by the Common
Council of the City of williamsburg. Va.
subject 10 the conditions hereinafter
contained, that ........be and is hereby
authorized 70 construct. maintain and
operate a telephone line between the
store building OF w. B. Barithwaite. and
Queens Greek.
Sec. ?. The poles for said telephone
line to be located on streets and at
points satisfactory 20 the Street Com
nittee of said Council.
Sec. 3. The privilege herein granted
shall extend for period OF 80 years, IN
less sooner forfeited.
Bids are hereby invited for the fran.
chises, privileges or rights proposed to
be granted IN this ordinance. which bids
in writing are 20 be delivered TO TIT
President OF the Common Council of th'
| City of williamsburg In open session OF
| day of October. 1904. at
O'Clock p. Nj, in the Common Counci
| chamber of said City.
The right is reserved to reject any o
all bids.
:. L. GRAHAM,
Clerk, Protein.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-09-24
To Keep The Peace.

Pink Garrett. who struck his stepson.
Albert Demary, on the nose with ham
mer last Friday night. at Piny Grove
was arrested Saturday night and given
a hearing before Justice h. I. Arnistead.
Demary had received a terrible blow
ON the nose, but the Justice was inclined
20 believe from the evidence that both
were equally - blame, binding them
over TO keep the peace for twelve
months in n bond OF 500 each.
IL is said the alleged assault will prob
ably be investigated by the grand jury.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-09-24
APower For Good,

The pills that are potent in their action
and pleasant 30 effect areDeWitt'sLittle
Early Rlsers. W.S.PhilPot, Of Albany.
Ga SAYS: During bilious attack
TOOK one. Small AS it was il did me
more good than cnlOmel blue mass or
any other pill ever took and at the
same time the effect was pleasant. Little
Early Risers are certainly an ideal pill
Sold by L. Henley.