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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-11-20
Personal.

Mrs. Josefa Nelson Osborn, once
prominent in New York society, but
more widely known as the modiste of
the fashionable women of New York's
-Four Hundred" is dead in New
York.
President-elect Taft will be tho
guest of Rev. John Wesley Hill, pastor
of the Metropolitan Temple Of New
York next month, when the temples
new organ, known as the Mckinley
memorial, will be dedicated.
c. M. Head of Buffalo, president Of
the Mutual Transit company, has Or
dered of the Great Lakes Engineering
works of Detroit two freight steam.
ers $50 feet long and together costing
100000. to be completed for the
opening Of navigation in 1909.
Governor-elect George l.. Lilley Of
Connecticut, who Is also congressman
from that state, expects to participate
in the session of congress which be.
gins next month, but will resign Dec.
81. as he is to take up his duties al
governor Of the state on Jan. 4.
Prof. Richard MacLaurin, head OF
the physics department of Columbia
university, has been appointed presi.
dent of the Massachusetts Institute Of
Technology by the executive commit.
tee of the institute corporation. 1t is
announced that Prof. MacLaurin will
accept the position.
Frank Oliver, minister of the inte-
rior, declared at Nelson, B. c., that II
a $500 head tax would not exclude
Cinnamon the government would
raise it. Five hundred dollars was
meant to be prohibitive, and If the
amount was not sufficient to be pro-
hibitive it would be made SO.
Dean Thomas Frederick Crane OF
the Cornell university faculty, who
has been connected with the univer-
sity for forty-one years, has resigned
his position, and his resignation was
accepted by the board of trustees.
Dean Crane will reach the age of six
ty-ive years next July and will retirs
on a Carnegie pension.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-11-20
DowAGER EMPRESS is DEAD.
Autocratic Ruler Of Celestial Empire
Passes Away Soon After EMPEROR.

Autocratic Ruler Of Celestial Empire
Passes Away Soon After Emperor.
Picking, Nov. 17.-Tazo Msi An, the
dowager empress Of China, the auto
cratic head of the government which
she directed without successful inter-
ference since 1861, and without pro-
test since 1881, died at 2 o'clock yes.
terday afternoon.
The announcement of the dowager
empress death was official and follow.
ed closely upon the announcement
that Huang Hsu, the emperor, had
died Saturday at o'clock in the aft
ernoon, but it is believed that the
deaths of both the emperor and the
dowager empress occurred consid.
cradle time before that set down in
the official statements.
Three.year-old on Throne.
An edict issued at 8 o'clock yester.
day morning placed upon the throne
Prince Pu vi, the three-year.old SON.
OF Prince Chun, the regent of the EN-.
pire, in accordance with promise
given by the dowager empress soon
after the marriage of Prince Chun in
1902. An edict issued on Friday made
Pu vi heir presumptive.
The foreign legations we're notified
yesterday morning by the foreign.
board of the death of the emperor and.
the succession of Prince Pu vi.
Troops have been in readiness for sew.
eral days to quell any disorders that
might arise on the death of Kuana.
Hsu, and the possibility of uprising,
was made greater because of the fact
that the death of the dowager empress.
was known to be close at hand.
Guard for Legations.
Twenty gendarmes were dispatcheh
TO guard the approaches to the lega.
tions, but up to the present the duties
Of the forces have been slight. It was
announced that the legation enard
was ordered out at ''the special call
of the legations, on account of the en-,
peror's DEATH"
Prince Chun, the regent. has order.
ed the viceroys and governors to take
precautions for the administration OF
the provinces as heretofore and he
has ordered a hundred days of mourn.
ing. The court will go into mourning
for three years.
Died Alone and Unattended.
They died alone and unattended, al.
though surrounded by circles of abtect
spectators. who remained rod dis.
tant, as on account of the sacred ner.
sons OF their majesties they could no,
be approached. The emperor died a.
he had lived, without ministration n,
whatever kind or scientific aid.
Until word Of the dowager's death q.
read broadcast no general disorder.
are apprehended. China is on,atan
now than at any time since 1ooo
There are few signs Of antagonfsm ~
foreigners and there is no manner y,
doubt that Prince Chun will be aha
to meet the situation, as he is recog.
nized as thoroughly progressive
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-11-20
suicides Widow Eound Dead,

Boston, Mass, Nov. 1.-THE body
Of richly dressed woman, believed
to have been Julia Harmon stahl, the
widow of Chick Stahl. the Boston
American league baseball player who
committed suicide at West Baden,
Ind. in 1907, was found last night in
a doorway in South Boston. Marks
were found on the woman's throat.
but It Is not thought these had to do
with her death.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-11-20
Vessel Driven Ashore.

Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 10. = A two.
masted schooner, about 200 feet long.
supposed to be the Springle, was
driven ashore and grounded on a
sandbar east of here last night. The
vessel carried twelve men, all of
whom were rescued.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-11-20
LEOPOLD SUES JOURNALIST.

Editor in Retaliation Threatens to
Read Letters Written by Emperor.
Berne, Switzerland, Nov. 15.-Leo
pold Woelfing, formerly Archduke
Leopold of Austria. is prosecuting a
journalist for defamation of character.
The journalist in retaliation threatens
sensational revelations by promising
read letters from the emperor of Aus.
tria to the grand duke of Tuscany.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-11-20
Killed, by Former MAYOR.

Cienfuegos, Nov. 15.-Gonzale Gar.
cha Vista, Conservative, former may.
or OF Cienfuegos, last night shot and
killed Edwardo Prieto, Liberal. Wis.,
ia alleges that Prieto insulted and
attacked him.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-11-20
GOLD IN MICHIGAN?
GeoIoeist Says So, Urging Digging Of
Bio Canal.

GeoIogist Says SO, Urging Digging OF
Big Canal.
Saginaw, Mich, Nov. 15.-The pos
sibility of finding gold in paying guam.
titles in Michigan along the routs of
the proposed canal to connect Bay
City, Saginaw, Grand Rapids and
Grand Haven, was urged by State &C.
ologist Alfred c. Lane at a meeting
here yesterday, as an additional rea-
son for the building of the projected
waterway. Mr.. Lane stated that gold
had been discovered along the Grand
river, in the eastern part of Icnia
county, down nearly to it's mouth at
Grand Haven.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-11-20
Wife Invalid: He pesna;r..

New York. Nov. 15.-Grieving over
the verdict of physicians that his wife
would never recover from an illness
which had made her an invalid for
months, James Freebody Thompson.
a teacher of languages, killed himself.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-11-20
ASKS JAILER TO LOCK HIM UP

Railroad Laborer Totters Into Lookup
at Eau Claire, Wis.
Eau Claire, Wis, Nov. II. - Last
night Philip Sheridan, who halls from
New York city but disclaims and rela.
tionship to his namesake, Gen. ''Phir'
Sheridan, tottered into the city iail
and applied for shelter. He was very
sick and is now at the county Jail un.
der treatment. Sheridan ascribes his
condition to the hard usage accorded
him while working for q railroad com.
pany ct Winter, Wis.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-11-20

Cut Ice Fourteen Inches Thick.
Jamestown, N. D., Nov. Lice Il
being cut in the James river. It IA
nearly fourteen inches in thickness.
and IL said to be better quality than
was secured last year. ~
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-11-20
Famous Lawyer Found Dead.

Famous Lawyer Found Dead.
Philadelphia, Nov. 10. - slas w.
Petit, ono Of the best known corpora.
ton and constitutional lawyers in the
country. was found dead in his Offices
in this city last night.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1908-09-24
Smith 90 oppose Mudd.

By rising vote and amid enthu-
siasm Mr.. George d. Smith, Of
Bowie. Prince Georges County.
was on Wednesday. September 10.
nominated for Congress by the Dem
ocrsts Of the Fifth Congressional
District Of Maryland TO oppose Re-
preventative Sydney e. Mudd. the
Republican nominee.
The convention was held In the
town hall In Upper Marlboro. State
Senator VIM. B. Clagett. called the
meeting 10 order and Col. W. s. Po-
well. Of Howard comfy, was chosen
chairman.
Resolutions were adopted en-,
dorsing the Democratic nominees for
President and Vice President and
also the Denver platform
Mr.. Robert W. Wells. OF Hyatts-
vile. nominated Mr.. Smith in stir
ring address, the nomination being
seconded by State Senator A. p.
German. Of Howard county. These
two gentlemen escorted Mr.. Smith
10 the platform where he made q
brief address accepting the nomina-
ton and declaring that. with the
support Of every Democrat in the
district, he would be elected.
Mr.. George NJ. Smith is q work
ingman, and has been since man
hood. He ia now connected with
the Railway Labor organizations, be-
ing chairman OF the committee OF the
joint trainmen's committee.
Mr.. Smith was born In Baltimore.
October 9. 1866. He attended the
public schools Of his native country
and at the age Of IA years entered
the employ Of the Baltimore & Poto-
mac Railroad Company. as laborer
In Baltimore. Two years later,
young Smith having shown the stuff
thas was in him. was transferred TO
the train service as brakeman and
fiagman on the work train at Bowie,
his present home. At the age OF 10
years he was promoted to the posi-
ton OF conductor. and for eight years
had charge Of the wreck train ut
Bowie. He was elected TO the Mary
land Legislature in 1893, and made
creditable record.
In the campaign Of 1908, when Mr..
Smith ran against Congressman
Mudd. he received q majority OF 500
in certain sections Of Baltimore city
that had two years previous given
Mr.. Mudd about 2. 600 majority. Mr..
Smith declares that he will come out
OF Baltimorecit with 2. 500 majority.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1908-09-24
Drought and Fire Ravaaes
Country.

The past week has been one OF
disaster In the country due TO forest
6res and drought. At Shenandoah
Pa. water was selling ct cents per-
gallon and many were compelled to
go three or four miles TO get IL even
at that price. Saturdays Ne,cs thus
sums up the situation:
Woman and child burned to death
in burning woods in Ontario.
Pocono mountains, in Pennsyl.
vania. sblass for over $4,000 acres.
Fires in New York are spread
ing in the Adirondack and Catskills
mountains.
Thousands Of acres OF valuable
timber land ablaze in Maine.
Susquehanna river at Harrisburg,
Pa, lower than for 100 years.
Schuylkill river at Philadelphia
lswer than since 1869.
Steamship service on Lake Ontario
blocked by low water.
Villages and humber camps In On.
tario in danger in spite Of light rains.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1908-09-24

Judge Taft made up with Senator
Foraker. OF Ohio. The unpleasant
truth springs to light that the SEN
stOr was mixed up harmful with the
Standard Oil Company and the
Tafites hasten 70 repudiate him and
to declare that they knew he was no
good anyhow.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1908-09-24

The attendance ct the great Bryan
meeting In Baltimore has been vari.
ouslv estimated at from 5000 to
$4,000. The Baltimore Sun puts the
attendance at q low figure and ever
since the meeting has been arguing
with itself TO sustain its contention.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1908-09-24

Maine went Republican by about
5000 In her recent State election and
the Republican journals are pre-
claiming In flaming headlines that
Names All Right" Maine Ia
many thousands closer to being right
than she has been for many years.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1908-09-24
IN MEMORIAM.

On the morning OF August 16,
1908, near Leonardtown, Mrs. Fran
els Guy, departed this life in the
53rd year OF her age. She was q
life long and consistent believer in
the Holy Catholic Church.
Kind angels, watch this sleeping dust
Till Jesus comes to raise the just,
Then may she wake in sweet surprise,
And In her Saviour's image rise.
By her sister, NJ. E.. F.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1908-09-24
Six Courses Of Instruction Leading 20 Pro-
fessionAl Degree o." B. G"
AGRICULTURAL, MECHANICAL. SCIENTIFIC.
HORTICULTURAL, CIvIL ENGINERRING.
CHEMICAL.
POSITIONS ASSURED TO THOSE WHO
HAVE WORKED WITH A WILL
The Demand Of The AgeIs Train
ed Men For Lies Activities.

Each Departments supplied with the most
modern approved apparatuz- Practical work
emphazlzed In all Departments. Gradua4ss
quaitied 20 enter at once upon LIES work
Boarding Department supplied with all mo-
and elecsric lights. New BUILDINGS with
modern Improvements Location unsur-
passed for health.
Tuition, Booka Heat, Laundry, Board.
Medical attention, annual deposit, Chemical
and athlete fees all included In an Annual
charEe % 80 PER quarter, payable In advavce
Sanitortum Tor isolation Of CONTAGIOUS d.
ease; resident physician and trained nurse In
attendance.
Catalog giving fun particulars On spplica-
ton. Attantion d called % Short Cozirne Of
Ten Weeks In Agriculture.
FAILURE To RkPoRr PROMPTLY MEANS
Loss OF OPPoRTUNITX To STUDENT
Early application necessary for admissanee.
Write for particulars
R. W. SYLVESTER, President
July 3 -2m. CoiISrsn Pnrk Ma
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osmossstIe csmpsIsn contrIbu-


SSuVSSsssS ~9"p3s8u ~OushDs~
The undersigned. a. Treasurer Of
the Committee Of One Hundred. o
political organization throughout the
State of Maryland for the purpose
Of electing Bryan and Kern and the
regular Congressional candidates Of
the Democratic party. having duly
given bond TO the State OF Maryland
and filed the same with the Secre-
tary Of State. as provided under
chapter 122 of the Acts Of the General
Assembly Of Maryland Of 1903 for
the purpose Of preventing corrupt
practices. 10 now 10 position 10 re-
ceiye and account for. according TO
law, such contributions as may be
made by all citizens; and has also
been appointed by the Democratic
National Committee, member Of the
Finance Committee Of the National
Organization for the State OF Mary
land.
This new law. which throws much
labor on political treasurer, directs
the names OF all contributors and the
amounts given TO be made q public
record In the Circuit Court Clerk 9
Office OF the respective counties or
Baltimore City. No subscriptions
without the name Of the giver can be
received. Any person who sub
scribes In any other name than bis
own, and every treasurer who know
ingly receives such o subscription
Is subject 70 fine and Imprisonment
and will be ineligible 10 public Office
for four years from the date OF the
offence. A detailed account OF ex-
penditures Is required. The law
prohibits subscriptions from cor
pOrations. The publicity thus given
20 all subscriptions is apparently
intended to discourage them from the
special interests for improper pur-
poses and also correspondingly to
encourage the party leaders and
benefciaries. including the rank and
file OF the people. whose interes to
are served by honest government
TO bear the campaign expenses Of the
party which they choose TO support.
The public record OF contributions
will thus serve as an index Of the
individuals who give financial sup
port 70 the Democratic party in this
important campaign.
Every Democrat in the State OF
Maryland, who is financially able.
should at once make Q contribution
for the cause either to q local Treas
urer. 70 the Treasurer OF the State
Central Committee. Hon. Murray
Vandiver. or to the undersigned.
and the name OF the contributor will
be placed on the Roll of Honor 10 be
recorded in the courts OF record as
directed by the Statute.
II the people desire to rule and
throw Oh the yoke OF the special in
terests. they should respond to this
lawful opportunity and contribute 10
necessary and proper political ex-
penses.
BLAIR Ike. Treasurer,
Silver Spring. Maryland.
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PUBLIC SALE.
Wanted.

A gentle driving horse, must be
prompt, good roadster. Not over 10
years old.
Address, G.
Beacon Office,
Sept, 17-1m. Leonardtown. Md.
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4 GREAT CLOTHING SALE.
49, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Prices Radically Marked Down.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Observation-Disclosures
Here's an opportunity for the thrifty and prudent We have
organized Clothing Sale on bigger and broader lines than
ever before The goods involved represent all our unsod
balances. supplemented by odd lots recently purchased
rom the manufacturers who wished effect quick sales
on all broken lines and left-overS
The clothing is frst-cass and reliable every respect
choice models--smart patterns and popular color
combinations in weights that all right for present
If you economical you can't do better thing than to
come to see and supply your wardrobe now The
money we will save you every item will yield you
handsome dividend on the investment.
Just before real Spring weather arrives we want to clear
out every garment in the house that won't be seasonab
between May and October Wen powder prices in order
to carry out our plans. |'.' -..-
Don't you let this chance slip without protitng by it.
Barganssplendd vaues--fairly abound and you can't
afford not to take advantage of them It's distinctive
characteristic unparalleled sale and the matchless offerings
should attract muIttudes to the store.
T. O. MORGAN,
LeonardtOWn, Md.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1908-09-24

Thoroughbred Pigs (registered) for
sale. Poland China, Chester White and
Berkshire. Breeding stock. All impor-
tations from other States Price, S5, II
called for. Delivered on steamers, Dc a
piece.
HARRY w. ADAMS,
Sept. 24-1m. Ridge, Md.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1908-09-24

At her residence in the Eighth
district, Sept. IL. 1908, Mrs. EMILY
EVANS, wife OF VIM. FL. Evans, age
45 years. She is survived by q
husband and four small children.
May she rest in peacel
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1908-09-24

2 Fine. WelLbroken and Nicely match
ed Mules and black horses Of nice size
and well broken. years old Sale on
account OF abandoning farming.
Apply to
JOHN W. DELozIER,
Sept. 24-1m. Ridge. Md
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1908-09-24

In Baltimore, September IL, 1908,
Joseph Melvin, youngest son Of
John ]. and Mary N. Beavau. aged
8 months and IL days.
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NOTICE.


PURSUANT to the directions con-
. tanned inSection 12of Chapter 2O2 Of
the Acss Of the General Assembly Of
Maryland, passed at its January SEES
sion. 1896. the Board Of Supervisors
OF Elections for Saint Mays county
hereby notify the Qualified Voters
Of st. Mary's county that the ] Judges
Of Elections and Registrars Of Vo-
tiers for the several Election Dis
tricts Of So. Mary's county will sit
for the purpose Of Registering vo-
ters of said county. between the
hours OF 8 A. H.. and 7P. n.
TUESDAY, Sept. q, F sl4TFse,
AND ON
TUESDAY, Oct. 6. sEs SfsI1se.
AND FOR REVISION ONLY on
TUESDAY. October Is, 1903.
at the following places 10 the sever.
al Election Districts, 70 Wit:
District No. l. commonly called Sc.
Inigo's District.
Jos. G. Taylor and Lewis 4. Tenni-
son. Judges OF Election aud Regis
trars Of Voters, will sit at So. Iui-
go's.
District No. 2. commonly called VAL
ley Lee District.
T. Edward Loker aud A. Harris,
Judges OF Election end Registrars OF
Voters, will sit at Valley Lee.
District No. Q, commonly called Leon.
srdtown District. Precinct I.
Geo. F. Wathen and VIM. ri. Daw-
son. Judges OF Election and Regis
trars of Voters, will sit Ut Leonard
town.
District No. 3. commonly called Leon
ardtown District. Precinct 2.
Walter Fl. B. Wise and Harry M.
Jones. Judges Of Elections and Re-
gistrars Of Voters. will sit % Leon
ardtown.
District No 4. commonly called Chap
tico District.
John G. Reeves and G. Hayden Rus.
sell. Judges Of Election and Regis
trars OF Voters, will sit at Chaptico.
District No. 5, commonly called
Charlotte Hall n;o&r;nA
Thomas II. Fowler and Isaiah Can.
ter. Judges OF Election and Regis
trars Of Voters will sit at Mechan-
icsville.
District No. 6. commonly called Pa
tuxent District.
Francis w. Hutchins and Henry r.
Robinson, Judges of Election and
Registrars OF Voters, will sit at
Hillville.
District No. 2, commonly called
Milestown District.
w. K. Herbert and Edward A.
Burch, Judges Of Elections and Reg.
istrars OF Voters, will sit at Miles.
town.
District No 8. commonly called Bay
| District.
Alex. Stephens aud John W. Jones,
Judges OF Election aud Registrars oil
Voters. will sit at Jarboesville.
District No. 8. commonly called the
Island District.
Henry F. Smallwood and Chas. L.
Robrecht, Judges OF Election and
Registrars OF Voters will sit al
Adams, st. Georges Island.
Your attention is called 10 the fol.
lowing:
Section 1O4. Whoever, durina
the hours Of Registration or revision
OF registration, or during the hours
OF election or canvass OF votes, or
making returns thereof in any pre-.
cinct. shall bring, take, order or
send into any place of registrasion
or revision OF registration, or oil
election, any distilled or spirtuous
liquors. wine, ale or beer, or shall
at any such time and place drink OF
psrtake OF such liquors. shall be
guilty OF misdemeanor. and shall
upon conviction thereof be- fined no,
| less than ten (4I() dollars. nor more
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1908-09-24

Stop at Hotel Sc. Mays dur
Ing Court. Special rates 60
lusars.
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For Sale.

Brandy one Of the preetiess most
Stylish horses in the State VIII work
or drive in any harness- Guaranteed
perfectly sound and genfle. Has beauti-
mi carriage. win road 10 miles an hour
without q ehirup. Seven years old, 1e
hands high weighs. 1125 lbs, dark bay
with lovely main and tai. II you are on
the hunt Tor horse do not miss this
chance.
W.. p. POWELL
8. ~ At.
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NOTICE

For fruit trees, ornemantal Shrubs.
Vines. Flowers &c. Give your order 60
CHAS. p ABEL, Agent for Graham
Nursery Co., Rochester n. 7,
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El1lbUEnl27lQ.

Having receiving instruction Mt one oil
the best schools in the Union and been
granted q diploma, am prepared to
Embalm and conduct funerals at the
shortest notice. l give personal attsn-
ton to all the details OF the business,
Everything In my line warranted 20 Be
first class and up-to-dats,
Respectfully,
EUGENE HALL.
Dynard, Nd.