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The Mena weekly star., 1907-04-18
AN UNUSUAL CONDITION.

The action of John Temple Graves of Atlanta. Ga. in asking William ]. Bryan to present the name of Theodore Roosevelt to the national Democratic convention as the party's s candidate for president has created stir in political circles.
 And the reply of MT. Bryan strongly indicates that he realizes the possibility of condition that might cause him, by all means the logical candidate of his party for the presidency, to make this appar- ent sacrifice and to urge that the man at the head of the opposing party be continued as the chief executive of the nation.
 That Mir. Bryan is enough of q patriot to sacrifice self for country none can doubt, and it is reasonable to believe that he thinks that Roose- welt, should he be continued at the head of the nation, could render more service than any man new to the work.
 Mir. Bryan has said that the Presi- dent did not use the big stick" on the corporations and evils of the country often enough nor with suffi- cient force. Doubtless there are many thousands of people who wholly approve the sentiment. But it may also be that it is best to So temper the blows in behalf of the people so as to force the corpora tions and great business interests into proper control that they may serve the country in proper and beneficial way rather than to crush them utterly and bring hardship and ruin.
 Mir. Bryan said in reply to Mir. Graves that "As at present advised l shall not present the name of Theodore Roosevelt to the national Democratic convention. Bear in mind, say as at present advised. "
 Then he said: That if after ma ture consideration and reflection of the arguments in the case he should consider that his duty lay in that direction, he would present Mir. Roosevelt's name if it should prove the last act of his life
 There are at present two men who stand out above and in front of all other Americans as presidential tim Der Roosevelt and Bryan. Eth CT one would be eminently satisfac- tory to a large majority of the people of the United States, and 1t would be unfortunate to pit one against the other.
 Roosevelt does not want the office. but the bitter fight that is being made on him by the Stand ard Oil Company and its allied cor porations the money power in general may force him into the position of candidate to prevent the nomination of man that would be satisfactory to that element In that event it would not be impossible that Bryan would gladly see him elected.
 On the other hand, should Roose- velt's policies be defeated by enemies in his own party Bryan would be almost sure of nomination by the Democratic party and of election by the people regardless of party.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-04-18
BOATS FOR LITTLE ROCK.
An Effort Being Made to Develop the Old
 River Trade.

Little Rock, April 13.-A rivel steamer being loaded to thu guards with bales of cotton aud darky roustabouts rolling then over the gangplank to the deck was novel sight witnessed by the people of Little Rock and Argenta yesterday. t reminded one of the anti.bellum days, sure enough.
 The Lucille Rowland arrived yesterday morning from Memphis after an absence of three years By 3 o'clock she had 1,200 bales of cotton aboard aud a half hour later vas on her way back to Tennessee loaded to the water liue.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-04-18

hopeless bankruptcy while the stock plungers reaped a harvest of mIl- lions out of the deal. If the laws of Illinois were perfect Mir. Hartman would be busy around Springfield just now in an attempt to avoid jus tice. instead of spending his time Tn New York matching schemes to discredit President Roosevelt be cause his administration policy men aces Harriman's outlaw practices. Kansas City Star.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-04-18

cooked, and it is one of the most toothsome and nutritious vegetables known. Successive plantings will give corn the season through. Two short rows planted at time insure more perfect ears than one row at 2 time. The Country Gentleman and Stowwell's Evergreen are two ot the best sweet corns. Farm and Ranch.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-04-18
This BoodIe Investigation Isu't Over

In answer to insinuations that there has been discrimination in the selection of men to be tried on poodle charges Prosecuting Attorney Rhoton, while addressing the jury in the Covington trial, said to the people of Arkansas that he hopes to take up the suspected men one at a time and that he sees no reason why these men should not be convicted Ii they are guilty. This poodle prose cution business has hardly begun if the plans of the prosecution attorney shall be carried out. There is prob ably more for the future than there has been in the past. Gazette.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-04-18
sTARLETs.

Good will is better than pepsin tablets 10 aid indigestion. Mrs. Cheney.
 A word of encouragement costs nothing yet it's influence may transform life.
 That which perfects humanity cannot de- stroy any religion excepting bad one. ~ Hubbard.
 Debt is a rope to your foot, cockleburfs in your hair, and a clothespin On your tongue. < Hubbard.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-04-18
Against CuItivaiiug Orchards.

A new book on fruit growing by H. M. Stringfellow, the emil nent horticulturist, is before us. This is the New Horticulture published by the Farm and Ranch Publishing Company of Dallas Texas. It is revolutionary but highly instructive. It attacks present methods of cultivating orchards and shows that the finest fruit with best carrying qualities cannot be grown on clean cultivated lands, it's lessons on marketing fruits and veget. ables are most valuable. It should be in the hands of every fruit tree owner in the world. Thousands of these books have been sold in foreign countries. The book is freely and conviuc iugly illustrated. Many of its principles are endorsed by the Georgia Experiment Station Fort Worth Record.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-04-18
Rsdishes Beat Strawberries.

Here are some figures that will do to ponder over from now until next spring: The first crate of radishes shipped ont of Cove this season brought S4.S9, and the first crate of strawberries $4, leaving balance in favor of the radishes of 89 cents.-- Cove Herald.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-04-18
The Iudepe ndent Farmer.

Plant alfalfa, corn, millet, pea nuts, sorghum, sweet potatoes, peas, ribbon cane and garden truck for man and beast before planting all the cotton land you have laid aside to plant. These things go to make the farmer really independent. Farm and Ranch.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-04-18

If the comet that was said to be threatening to play havoc with the old earth is responsible for the very early spring, it is to be hoped it will remain in our vicinity long enough to keep off killing frosts for a few weeks longer.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-04-18
Work for Legislators.

If the opinion of the Illinois at- torney general is correct that the state cannot prosecute Hartman for the infamous Alton deal'' it dis closes a weakness in the statutes which the legislature should correct at once, The Alton was thrown into
The Mena weekly star., 1907-04-18

As the Thaw trial drags out it's weary weeks many people are won- dering how long it will be before such cases can be disposed of promptly and efficiently without the cost of thousands upon thousands of dollars to the overburdened tax payers. In all the mass of testi- mony there has been no word to show that Thaw was ever worth copper to the world, and yet by present systems he has cost the state vast sums, and no one can claim that the publicity given events in the case has benefited the general public.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-04-18
Fine Fruit Prospects.

Never in the history of Polk coun- ty was there such fine prospect for fruit of all kinds as at the pres ent time, and nothing short of a phenomenal frost or heavy hail storm can prevent an enormous crop. Cove Herald.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-04-18
Ten Years Ago.

A. w. St. John was up from Mena, Ark, to look after moving his house. hold goods to Mena. He had just completed new cottage at his new home. Carthage press.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-04-18

The sons of many great and good pubic men amount to nothing because the services and energies of such parents are directed away from their own homes and fresides, thus exem- plifying the truth of the old proverb, charity begins at home
The Mena weekly star., 1907-04-18
a---s---------s-~--~--------1'-a i---------a--- HOW IT WORKS,

Advertising town makes grow ing town. A growing town is a good place for the merchant who advertises. The strength of news paper to advertise it's town depends upon the patronage received from the advertisers.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-04-18

Young men of today who are look ing for soft jobs' or figuring how they can get something for nothing, should ponder well these words of Horace Greeley: sThe darkest hour in the history of any young man is when he sits down to study how to get money without honestly working for it.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-04-18

The work of actual construction now in progress in Mena and the active preparation for substantial buildings to replace those of earlier days, points to the renewal of a firm confidence in the solid foundation on which the city is building. Every thing indicates greater progress within the next year than in any like period in the life of the city.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-04-18

No man is honest to the core who resorts to subterfuges and indirect methods to serve his really legitimate ends.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-04-18

Few persons can raise Harry Thaw they haven't money enough. However, if a boy is not taught to work it does not take much money to make an equally useless member of Soeietv
The Mena weekly star., 1907-04-18

ished by the Sunday closing law, and even more. probably, by the more recent regulation closing all saloons at 1 o'clock each morning.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-04-18

In Mena there is much rejoicing, for the knock. knock, knock of the knockers has been quieted by the hammer, hammer. hammer of the hammers as the work of building goes on.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-04-18
A Timely Garden Suggestion.

Sweet corn is one of the most ac- ceptable crops in the home garden because it is easily grown, easily gathered, easily prepared and easily
The Mena weekly star., 1907-04-18

Great moral principles often fail to win recognition because the people assume that such must win merely because they are right and they fail to speak out.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-04-18

Arkansas seriously purposed to do such a thing the negroes would m large numbers, migrate to states
 where they could get better treat ment Arkansas Gazette.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-04-18

With time and perseverance we may accomplish all things but we are never sure of time. Now is the only time we ever have.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-04-18

If we would rear gamblers we only need to train our children to expect a living without preform- ing honest labor.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-04-18
Farm and Ranch Proverbs.

Before planting cotton think of your soil.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-04-18

The farmer who fails to feed bis soil will in turn fail to be fed by it.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-04-18

Two Broom cottages for rent close in. Will take good team on d .al and give time on balance 25uwtt Southern Realty Go.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-10-03

President on the Independence Lea
que ticket. or on any other ticket.
and the general tone OF his state
ment just published is viewed here
with satisfaction. although there is
feeling that what he says is intend
ed as a notification almost amount
ing TO a threat that he will no long
er con continue to affiliate with the
Democracy. but will devote N.Y.
self heart and soul to the orgauiza-
ton and extension OF the Indepep-
dence League.
ROBERT MILLER.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-10-03

The Democratic Mass Meeting
Monday last was held at the Court
House, Leonardtown. and was well
attended. every section OF the county
being represented. The meeting
was called to order by DR.. W. b.
Dent, chairman OF the Central Com
mittee and Il. Harris Camalier, ESQ,
was named as chairman. Hon. G. c..
Magruder, A. p. German, Joshua w.
Herring and Issac L. Straus made
stirring speeches that were enthus-
iastically applauded. Every men,
tion of Judge Briscoe's name elicit
ed heartily applause, showing the
great hold he has upon our people
and the high estimation in which he
is held.
Judge Crothers. our candidate for
Governor. is confined to his bed by
typhoid and was unable to be present
at the meeting.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-10-03

and hold primary election for the nomina-
tion of Il county ticket to be voted for at the
general election TO be held Nov. D, 1877.
Ballots viii 10 prepared and furnished bY
voter viii vote by ballot for the candidates
no prefers for each OF the several offices to be
filled
No district shall have two nominees for the
Same Office
The judges of election shall preserve the
ballots east and list of voters and shall make
returns certifying the number OF votes cast
for the respective candidates TO the Central
Committee On Monday, October 10, 1897
Names OF candidates To appear on primary
ticket must bc filed with the Central Com
mittce ut Leonardtown before II NJ, on Tues
day. October 4, 1897.
The polls vii be opened at o'clock, 4. NJ d,
and continue open until o clock, 4. NJ.
The following named gentlemen viii act as
Judges and Clerks OF the said election
~, Inig0s-Cieo. e. Roach, Fred Dun bar,
John ~. Aboll, Judges Pembroke smith,
clerk.
Valley Leo-R. VI. Hebb, W. W. Biscoe,
BOnJ. RCdman, Judges. Clinton Hebb, clerk.
LconnrdtOwn-Kobt L. Combs, Geo. W.
clerk.
Chapuco-CharIes j. Russell, John 4.
Reeves, LOWS HI. Davis, Judges. W. Is. Her
bert, clerk.
Charlotte HalI-Jos. IL. Hancock, G. l..
Quade, ThOs. j Wood, Judges. l.. Herbert,
clerk.
ms, Chas. Wise, Judges. q. l.. Buckler, clerk.
Misstown-J. NJ. Dent, Truman &. SlingluR,
Josiah Bethel, Judges. w. Herbert, clerk.
Bay-Alex. stevens, Ed. Stone, =, B. Ham
Island-Jos +. RObTecht, Henry l.. Small
wood, J. w. Henderson, Judges. Chas. h.
lobTCcht, clerk.
W. d. DENT,
FREE. L. DAVIS,
WM. l.. POWELL,
state Central Committee for ~ Marys Co,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-10-03
WASHINGTON LETTER.
From Our Regular Corresspond,

Ii
Washington D. c., October 3 1907
The result of the Oaklahoma cleo
ton, and the glorious Democratic
victory is of Importance to the Demo
cracy of the United States. Indeed
it may change the result of the next
national election. No wonder the
Republican politicians are urging
President Roosevelt to refuse to issue
his proclamation admitting the State
on the technical ground that the
Constitution as adopted does not
provide Republican form of gov
erment. But machine politicians
are selfish and often shortsighted.
and ii the President should refuse
to allow Oklahoma to be admitted he
would raise an issue that would over
shadow perhaps all other issues.
namely, the right of the people TO
govern themselves without intefer-
ence from the federal government.
or the partisan scheming OF interest
cd politicians. To oppose the ad-
mittance of Oklahoma, because the
Democrats have carried the cleo.
ton, would be viewed as a partisan
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-10-03
The Rules For The SenatorshIp
Primary.

The Democratic State Central
Committee haye decided. very prop
erly. that the primary where each
Democratic voter can declare his
preference for Senator, shall be
held at the same time and place
when the State election is held.
This will Undoubtedly secure q
larger vote for the State aud county
tickets. and also for the gentlemen
who aspire to the Senatorship.
This plan will also save one election
day, and will insure that none but
Democrats can vote at the primary,
as no one will be permitted to vote
who has not already voted the Dem
ocratic ticket at the polls.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-10-03
Enlb0Lnling.

Having receiving instruction at one Of
the best schools iii the Union and been
granted a diploma, am prepared to
Embalm and conduct funerals at the
shortest notice. | give personal atten-
ton to all the details of the business.
Every thing in my line warranted to be
first class and up-to-date,
Respectfully,
EUGENE HALL,
DYnard, Nd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-10-03

Each Department supplied with the most
modern and approved apparatus Practical
work emphasized In all Departments. Ora
work.
Boarding Department supplied with ali
modern improvements Location unsurr-
passed for health. Tuition, Books, Heat,
Light. Laundry, Board. Medical Attention,
Annual Deposit, Chemical and Athletic fees
ALL included In an annual charge Of FOO
payable quarterly in advance. Daily visit by
physician Incharge. sAnitarium for isolation
OF any patient with contagious disease.
Catalog giving full particulars sent on ap-
plication. Attention Il called To short course
OF ten weeks In Agriculture. Write for partl-
culars- Term commere es Septem Der 10, 1907.
Application necessary for admittance.
Il. W. SYLVESTER, President
July 5-2m. College Park, Maryland.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-10-03
For The House of Delegates
To The VOTERS OF The DEMOCRATIC
PARIY.

l wish to announce myself candi-
date for the nomination for the House Of
Delegates subject To the Democratic Pri-
mares. also wish to state that have
Tor the last 80 years served my party
faithfully without reward; have twice
been spoken of as a candidate for the
same position and each tim gotten out
of the way. 1 think now am entitled
to it. / expect to be u Candidate until
after the primaries are over and will APP
preciate every vote cast for me, and pro-
mise the people if nominated To put up
a game tight for Election, and IL elected
to faithfully serve the whole people with
out fear and favor to the best of my
humble Judgment.
LUTHER +. MILES
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-10-03

Ii has been reported that Kemper A.
Welt have withdrawn AZ a candidate for
the Ireasurership and am a candidate for
Sheriff IN the coming primaries | empha-
tlcally deny the report as candidatef for
Sheriff. l am in the fight for the Trea-
surers Office and intend to fight TO
nnlsh. kEMPER A. EIETT,
sept, 2o-u, Ord Election District.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-10-03
For Re Election OF State o Attor-
ney.

Having labOred earnestly and conscien-
tiously to do equal and exact justice to
all in the discharge of the grave and re-
spOnsible duties of the Office of State g
Attorney, | respectfully ask to he re-
elected there to, submitting my claim to
the Democratic primaries to be held on
the 18th of October.
Il. HARRIS CAVALIER
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-10-03
For the Orphans Court.

Please announce james Ii. Bailey, Of
district, as Il candidate for
Judge OF the Orphans Court. His ex-
perience and sound Judgment make him
IN ideal candidate for the position.
DEMOCRA T.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-10-03

To the people of St. Mary's County: |
hereby announce myself as an Independ-
ent Candidate for the office of States
Attorney for st. Mary's County, and /
ask the support of the voters
OF the Couaty for this high Office.
CHAs. STERETT GRAsoN.
Sept 19thp.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-10-03
lev Advertisements.
For The Orphans Court.

At the solicitation OF my friends have
decided to enter the contest for the nomi-
nation for Judge of the Orphans Court
and respectfully ask the aid of all Dem
ocrats in the coming primary.
TIC. HARRIsoN
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-10-03
ST. MARYS co UNITY REAL ES
TATE FOR SALE.

No. /. Farm, beautifully situated Oh tn
potomac River between Buttons Bay and
Ptney Point. 4OU acres-2OU acres Arao.e land
divided into 1elds OF % acres each. Land
fertile Dwelling, barns, tenant houses aud
out-buildings in good repair. Fine timber. )
valuable private oyster creeks. Fine fishing !;
nne stock farm. IL miles TO steam boat wharf
Convenient TO postofdce aud stores. Price
Sll.000.
Also farm in First Election District, known
as Gum hill" containing lpJ acres. LARGE
dwelling, barns, etc. III good repair.
Also farm on BrIttUus Bay, near Abell's
wharf In the Third Election District, contain
ing Lo5 acres. improved by dwelling, barns
etc., IN good repair, Excellent HshIag aud
Clustering facilities. Good oyster grounds
can be taken under the "HamRn Oyster Law. E"
Farm on ST. Jerome's Greek. containing 32
acres, desirable for home and its valuable
Oyster Grounds, KNOWN as ''COrseys Point
and recently occupied oy Jerry Is. " rightsOn.
Also farm on Potomac River, in ord Election
District, Ok ST. Mary's County, containing LOO
acres. known as Nv hite Point" Excellent
Fishing and Clustering facilities. Apply TO
Wn. MEVknELL LOk Elk, Atty,
LeOnardJOwn. Md.
CT. 9. Oft.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-10-03
Defamation.

wish to withdraw my name from the
contest for County Treasurer as | have
not been able to give enough attention
to my own interests, and realize how
useless it would be to go into the fight
without IA good bit of strength.
| have not been able to canvass any
part of the county but have some letters
from friends who have volunteered to
help me, and thank them sincerly for
their preferred aid. Please drop my Ad.
am out of the fight.
Yours very truly,
L. STANLEY HARRISON.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-10-03

see from the BEACON that have been
announced as u candidate for Commiss-
Toner. Even il | were nominated and
elected, could not possibly serve as the
duties seriously conflict with my present
ones, So please announce my with
drawal,
Sincerely Yours,
J. +. FENwICK.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-10-03
CHARLOTTE HALL SCHOOL,
CHARLOTTE HALL.
Sc. MaPv'a County, Marylsnd.

THE ONLY MILITARY ACADEMY FOR
BOYS IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND.
Complete Boarding Department, with
new buildings, heated by steam.
Thorough instruction in Classical and
Business Courses.
Board and wash, $3.50 year. TUT
ton $40 the year. Scholarships entitl-
ing holders to free tuition are open TO
pupils of Charles and ST. Mary's who
have completed the Sixth Grade in their
county public schools Applicants from
st. Mary's should address the following
committee of trustees:
j. MARSHALL DENT, Oakley;
Jos. III. KEY. Leonardtown;
j. THos. BRONZE, st. Mary's City.
The next session begins Sept. 8, 1907
For further information, address,
GEO. NJ. THOMAS, \. NJ,
Principal.
Aug % I'm
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-10-03
For the Houseof Delegates.

Al the solicitation OF friends / have decfd-
60 70 submit my claims to the Democratic
voters OF st Marys for 4 nomination for the
Aouse OF Delegate. Ny party services are
known 70 AL, and confidently ask your con-
sldeTation Of my claims
Sept d GEO. W. Maddox.