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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-12-10
RAILROADS APPEAL
TO PRESIDENT
The Common Carriers Ask for re.
lief - President Wilson Directs
Attention Of Public to

'"o ~VhuHAon SaFFsers ASK Tor Re
lief - President Wilson Directs
Attention of Public to
Their Needs.
The committee OF railroad execu-
tives. headed by Mr. Frank TrumbulI.
representing thirty-five-of the leading
railroad systems OF the nation. recent.
ly presented to President Wilson a
memorandum briefly reviewing the diff
hcuities now confronting the railroads
OF the country and asking for the CO.
operation of the governmental authori-
ties and the public In supporting rail
road credits and recognizing an emer-
gency which requires that the rail-
roads be given additional revenues.
The memorandum recites that the
European war has resulted In general
depression OF business on the AmerI-
can continent and In the dislocation
OF credits at home and abroad. With
revenues decreasing and interest rates
increasing the transportation systems
OF the country face a most serious
crisis and the memorandum is a
strong presentation OF the candle
burning at both ends and the perils
that must ultimately attend such a
confiasration when the flames meet
Is apparent TO all In their general
discussion the railroad representa-
uves say in part: by reason of leg
isiation and regulation by the federal
government and the forty-eight states
acting independently OF each other. as
wen as through the action OF n strong
public opinion. railroad expenses in
recent years have vastly increased.
No criticism is here made OF the gen.
eral theory of governmental regula-
tion, but on the other hand, no In
genuity can relieve the carriers of ex-
penses created thereby"
President Wilson. In transmitting
the memorandum of the railroad
presidents to the public, character
izes II as "a lucid statement OF plain
truth" The president recognizing
the emergency as extraordinary. con-
tinuing. said In part:
You ask me to call the attention
OF the country to the imperative need
that railway credits be sustained and
the railroads helped In every possible
way, whether by private cooperative
effort or Dy the action. wherever
feasible of governmental agencies, and
am glad to do so. because | think
the need very real"
The conference was certainly a
fortunate one for the nation and the
president is to be congratulated for
opening the gate to a new world of
effort in which everyone may cooper.
ate.
There are many important prob
lens In our complex civilization that
VIII yield to cooperation which will
not lend themselves TO arbitrary rul-
fngs OF commissions and financing
railroads is one of them The man
with the money is a factor that can
not be eliminated from any business
transaction and the public Is an inter.
ested party that shouid always be con.
suited and happily the president has
invited all TO participate in the solu
ton OF our railroad .rooIems.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-12-10

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ways alarmed at snch II mes. Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy proved far
better than any other for this trouble.
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know 1t is positive cure for Group, .
writes Mrs. w. r. McClain, Blairs-
vile. Pa. For sale by all dealers
Advertisement.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-12-10
orIaln Of tire ccss.nka.

Back in the Middle Ages the south
eastern steppes Of Europe from the
Dnieper to the UraI mountains. con.
sisted Of waste lands, uninhabited and
Wild To this country, the Ukraine.
came daring hunters. runaway serfz
all manner Of adventurous spirits and
outlaws. Gradually they grew to-
gether in communities ana began TO
make raids upon both Christian and
Turk. From the Turk. their great
ST enemy. they got the name Cos
scls when means freebcoIers.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-12-10
Make the Hens Scratch,

Hens in confinement must certaiDl'
be made to scratch. A failure TO en-
force this rule wiz prove disastrou'
to the health OF your birds as well a
the ezss.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-12-10

Jinks-what sort of a chap is John.
son?
Binks-Weli. II you ever see two
men In corner. and one looks bored
to death, the other is Johnson.-Puek
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-12-10
wh.. In IN. es.xecs

A man can walk block with an.
other woman and discuss f.s7s sub.
jects In delightful manner. And he
could walk nine miles with his wife
and not be able to think OF o darn
thing to say.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-12-10

Trains leave Mechanicsville at lao
p. NJ, arrive at Brandywine at $50,
p. n. Pope's Greek Line leaves Brandy
wine at 6:lI, p. N. Arrive in Balti-
more at 6:O5 p. NJ, and Washington at
5:iO p. n. Trains connecting with the
Pope's Creek Line at Bowie leave
Washington 7:45, A. NJ; Baltimore at
500 A. M. No Sunday trains to or
from Mechanicsville.
MailStage leaves sLeonardtown every
day, except Sunday, for Mechanics
Vile at I:3O A. NJ; leaves Mechanics
vile as soon as mail is sorted, not
later than p. NJ.
Newport daily independent., 1914-08-27
Moving Pictures the Opera House
THE MASTER ROGUE

THE MASTER ROGUE His twin brother is blind and supports himself by selling pap CTS. He is injured by an auto driven by Prentiss, amillionaire. He takes him to his home and offers $20,000 to any doctor that can restore his sight. Don't fail to see how the rogues plan to secure the money.-An extra good feature. George Melford in a dual role. William West and Marian Sais.
 (Drama-KALEM)
 THE HALL ROOM RIVALS Ethel Lloyd, Teft Johnson and William Shea.
 (Comedy-VITAGRAPH.)
 Friday Night
 WHEN A WOMAN LOVES A three reel Eclectic Feature. ADMISSION 5 and 10 CENTS.
Newport daily independent., 1914-08-27
NAVAL RESERVES
 SUPPORT BELGIANS
Having Been Landed At Ghent -Germans Reported To Have Taken Two French
 Cities.

United Press Dispatch.
 London, August 27.-Lord Churchill today announced in the English House of Commons that the marines from the reserve ships of the North Sea fleet are now at Ostend re- inforcing the Belgians. He stat ed that the expedition was large, but did not give any figures.
 Unofficial and unconfrmed re- ports from Ostend say that Rou- baix and Valenciennes are occu- pied by the Germans. It is an-, nounced that the British troops in action yesterday against the Germans, acquitted themselves splendidly and that prospects are satisfactory and the outcome excellent.
Newport daily independent., 1914-08-27
LILLE REPORTED
 AS SURRENDERED
To Germans But English Gov ernment Has Not Been Able
 To Confirm Report.

United Press Dispatch.
 London, August 27.-No off, cial confirmation has been re- ceived of the report sent by the Ostend correspondent of the dai- ly Express, that the City of Lille had surrendered to the Ger mans. The Ostend story states that the Notifications have been abandoned. The mayor warned the inhabitants not to resist and disarmed the local police. The report says that the Germans later occupied the city. Lille is southwest of Brussels in France and along the line of the first Ichain of French frontier forts.
Newport daily independent., 1914-08-27
WILHELM DER
 CROSSE SUNK
Big German Liner Sunk Off West African Coast By
 British Cruiser.
United Press Dispatch.

United Press Dispatch.
 London, August 27.-It is off cially announced today that the big German liner Kaiser Wilhelm Der Crosse has been sunk off the West African coast by the British Cruiser Highflier.
 One of the Highfliers' crew was killed and five wounded in the engagement with the Ger man liner, which had been com missioned for the navy since the outbreak of war.
 The Exchange Telegraph Com- pany says that Danish and Nor wegian trawlers have been de- stroyed in the North Sea by a mine and twelve of the crews perished.
Newport daily independent., 1914-08-27
Russias Advancing Millions Menace Berlin
Tom Murphy.

Tom Murphy.
 Upon the arrival of "A We'd nesday, the Bradford team, clever bunch of fellows and as good team as the Swifton lads have met this season, was on hand to meet a new twirler, who for seven innings that afternoon held the Swifton team runless. The Swifton heaver had done as well against the hill lads, but in seventh inning each team pulled a run across the home plate and in the final Swifton added anoth- CT, copping the game by score of 2 to l.
 In the races on the second day, Weilder, owned by Geo. Qualls of Sulphur Rock won first mon- ey; Dry Bones," owned by
  John Driver of Alicia, being second.
 In the next event Lady Arnold won over Nancy c, owned by Dr. c. A. Causey of Swifton, but the margin was so close, few could tell the winner. This was Nancy C's second race and nat urally Dr. Causey is very proud of her showing.
 The races and picnic will be continued over Friday and the public is invited to attend the remaining days.
Newport daily independent., 1914-08-27
ANNUAL PICNIC
 AND RACING
At Swifton Draws Large Crowds Max Murphy And Lady Arnold Winners In The
 Races.
Special to Independent.

Special to Independent.
 Swifton, Aug. 26.-The an nual picnic and races at Swifton have again scored a remarkable success in the crowds attracted and the class of entertainment afforded in splendid racing and exhibitions of the great Ameri- can game. Swiffon has done her part to make the affair a popu- lar event and the visitors have enjoyed the hospitality of Glass Township citizens.
 On the opening day, the Brad ford ball team was here to play the County Champions, and a close game was the result, Swif- ton defeating the visitors by a score of 9 to 5.
 
 In the first days races, Max Murphy, owned by Bud Murphy led Prince, owned by A. T. Best of Besse, Arkansas about 30 feet and Joe Qualls owned by George Qualls of Sulphur Rock about 60 feet. It was a very pretty race, each horse apparent ly going his best, but Max had the others outclassed. While on- ly 2 years old, he has made a showing that indicates a future for him as brilliant as that of
Newport daily independent., 1914-08-27
GERMAN CRUISER DE-
 STROYED.
United Press Dispatch.

United Press Dispatch.
 Washington, August 27. The German cruiser Magedbur was blown up in the Bay of Fin land according to a wireless from Berlin which informed the Ger man embassy here that the cruiser ran aground and was de- stroyed. Most of the crew were saved. ..
Newport daily independent., 1914-08-27
ATTACK LEFT WING TO WEAKEN CENTER.
United Press Dispatch.

United Press Dispatch
 Paris August 27-Although official statement has been issued this morning of the the situation at front admitted that the anng force of Germans erang against extreme left of the allied armies trying to force withdrawal of part of the allied lines from the ter thus believed that the allies in the North able to hold their positions The French artillery has repused the German cavalry raids there,
 
 defense has been checked but the damage believed to be not reparab The opinion here is that long be threatened the Germans must withdraw the Russians. The German losses date are estimated times those the allies which admitted staggering and show the cost of offensive fare admit the danger of the French lines being broken North insist that the battle Lorraine is favorable that manyaces the French extended their frontier It believed that the mans are well in the of France the North
Newport daily independent., 1914-08-27
SERVIANS CLAIM
 2OOO PRISONERS Following Four Days Battle Servians Are Now Driving Austrians Toward Loz-
 nitsa.
United Press Dispatch.

United Press Dispatch.
 Nish, Servia, August 27. It is announced that following the four days battle along a fifty mile front at Orina the victo- rious Servians are now driving the enemy toward Loznitsa. Two thousand prisoners have been taken since the last report. It is officially admitted that the Ser vian losses are enormous.
Newport daily independent., 1914-08-27
In Northern France Before German Invasion French Admit Germans Seek To Turn Left Flank--Ceneral Reports are
 Current Of Reverses To Allies
LOSSES ADMITTED TO BE STAGGERING
Hope Lies Largely In Russian Advance Whose Millions Sufficient To Envelop And Pass Strong German Forts
 Main Advance Is Upon Posen
United Press Dispatch.

United Press Dispatch.
 London August 27.-The allied army is giving way in Northern France The office has however refused details and insists that the already provided for Reports the of Longwy and Montmedy being captured by the Germans are again Experts however claim that their capture unmpotant they already isolated by the Ger enveoping movement.
 censorship and this has resulted in the cuation of runors serious the allies of going declare that the allies entirely drv en of Southern Belgium
Newport daily independent., 1914-08-27

Cedar Fence Posts, Sash, Doors, Lumber, Shingles, Brick and Cement Hubert's Lumber Yard, lower end Front st. 33btf
 Call Sam Denly about the Va cuum Cleaner, the only sanitary way. Telephone IF. 3O4dtf.
Newport daily independent., 1914-08-27

Demands Passports From Japan. United Press Dispatch.
 Tokio, Japon, August 27.- The Austrian Ambassador here today demanded his passports from Japan, the two countries being now at war with each oth- CT.
Newport daily independent., 1914-08-27
DENOUNCE WIRELESS RE-
 PORTS.
United Press Dispatch.

United Press Dispatch.
 London, August 27.-Charac- terizing the German official statements declared to have been sent "by wireless" as "menda- cious and absolutely at variance with the truth" the war office announced that it would not re ply to them.
Newport daily independent., 1914-08-27
RUSSIANS CLAIM s,ooo,ooo MEN IN THE FIELD

United Press Dispatch.
 St. Pesburg August 27The plans of the Russians conem plate a upon Berlin within three This off, cay admitted today It stated that mobilization of the Rus army at last complete with eight million under arms dvidd into four armies of equal strength which will op the other. They will the forts but instead will attempt isolate them and enough behind to keep the bottled prevent an attack upon their Hanks.
 expected to approach Posen 6uth Russian left and center armies have bottled German garrsons Prussan forts their is assured if the general staff so orders
Newport daily independent., 1914-08-27
For Rent.

Two nice homes, hot and cold water,5 rooms and bath, 618 and 620 Main street. Apply to J. w. Wallace, Stayton Building. Phone 38O. 23dtf
Newport daily independent., 1914-08-27
BELGIANS ATTACK GER
 MANS REAR.

United Press Dispatch.
 Antwerp, Belgium, August 27. Belgians are now attempt ing to cut the German lines of communication, to force the withdrawal of part of the pres sure on the allies front.
Newport daily independent., 1914-08-27
President Off For A Rest.

United Press Dispatch.
 Washington, D. O., August 27. President Wilson will leave late this afternoon for Cornish, New Hampshire for weeks rest.
Newport daily independent., 1914-08-27
RUSSIANS REPORTED DEFEATED BY AUsTRIANs.

United Press Dispatch
 Washington August 27-From Berlin by wireless bassv here report received stating that Russians suffered defeat Krasnk the result of irresistible tack y the Austrian infantry The defeat Russian main Russian Poland is expected to swift Austrian ad vance transport of prisoners chiefly French AL gafians and British passed Aix La Chappele today
The Washington herald., 1914-06-01
FLETCHER'S MESSENGER
SAFE IN MEXICO CITY

The Cuban messenger whom Admiral
Fletcher sent from Vera Cruz to Mexico
City on some mysterious errand was re-
ported safe in dispatches received yester-
day from the Brazilian Minister at the
Mexican capital. The Cuban's name is
Garcia Muro.
His departure from Vera Cruz was re-
ported to the Navy Department some
time ago. The nature of his errand never
has been explained. according to State
Department officials. and yesterdays re-
port from the Brazilian Minister failed
to shed any light upon It, The minister
stated that the messenger would be fur
nished safe conduct back to Vera Cruz
The minister reported also that he had
a clew to the whereabouts of the Filipino
mess boy of Capt. Rush, Of the Florida,
who disappeared from Vera Cruz three
weeks ago. Reports have varied as to
the cause Of the F1lipino's disappearance
According to one story. he had tried to
enlist in the Mexican army and had been
turned down. Another story had IL that
the boy had gone beyond the American
lines in search of fresh vegetables for
the captains mess. No official explana-
ton has been forwarded to the Navy De-
partment.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-01

Roosevelt did not win some Republicans
over to those principles. cannot
imagine the colonel heading the Repub-
lican ticket in 1916. although i expect to
see him at the top Of the Progressive
ticket that year. The colonel probably
would not think of an amalgamation of
the two parties. and I am sure I am
still opposed to the idea Col. Roose-
welt il not seeking ONCE. It is a matter
Of principle with him-Progressive prin-
ciples. at that"
With the conviction that Roosevelt win
be in the next Presidential race, the only
question which seems to be open is what
ticket he will run on. Senator Poindexter
thinks there Is more than q chance that
1t will be the Republican, and says
Roosevelt is the only man who can heal
the present breach between the people
and the governmental agncies upon which
they must depend for whatever need OF
prosperity may be In store for them.
VIII Take All He Ca. Get.
II think II butte plain from Mr..
Roosevelt's statement that he is think
ing only Of the Progressive party"
said the Senator. "But that is not
saying he will not try to get Republi-
can support. I should think he or any
other candidate would take all that he
Couiu get
Roosevelt's return from Spain will
be awaited and watched with Nnteres,
by Democrats and Republicans, for
both sides remember. ono with COM
placency and the other with something
akin to grief, what happened in 1912.
when the Republican party was split
by the big Bull Mooser. Another ova-
tion. perhaps several. seems already to
be awaiting Roosevelt here, ana then
some flirting" may be done all
around. It il thought by politicians in
both Houses. Many will wait just to
see which way the cat is going to
jump.
Col. Roosevelt probably will take a
hand in the South Dakota primaries
soon after his homecoming. At these
primaries, which are only a few weeks
OF. will be decided whether or ndt to
put a Progressive ticket in the State
In 1913 all Bull Moosers united under
Republican banners. The coloners
strength in that State has waned
somewhat, according to Senator Ster-
ling. Il doubt that the colonel is quite
as strong there now as in 1912" said
the Senator.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-01
PINCHOT RALLIES AID
FOR THE RADIUM BILL
Urges Conservationists to Line Up
Lawmakers for Foster
Measure.
HE FEARS A MONOPOLY Y

Members of the National Conservation
Association, in a bulletin issued yester-
day. are .urged to communicate immedi-
ately with their Senators and Representa-
tives asking the passage of the Foster
radium bill. which would prevent ra-
dunn monopoly.
Clifford Pinchot, president Of the con-
gress. is the signer of the bulletin, which
says, in part:
The House Committee on mines and
Mining has reported bill to safeguard
the remaining radium lands in public
ownership from monopoly and exploita-
ton by private interests. The efforts OF
the Secretary of the Interior and of
Representative Foster to secure this legis-
production of radium ore commendation
of every conservationist.
More than three months have elapsed
since the Introduction of the radium bill,
but final action has not yet been taken
upon it by either branch of Congress. In
the meantime, it is significant that not
less than 800 additional radium claims
have been located by private interests.
Vigorous control OF the sources of
radium by the Federal government is ab-
solutely essential to prevent the monopoly
by private interests of this Invaluable
curative mineral. 1t is estimated that at
present one corporation alone owns one
third of the radium-bearing claims,
Three-fourths of the radium produced in
1872 came from American ore, and in
1918, more than one-half of our total
production of radium ore was exported.
Recent experiments have demonstrated
the extreme value of radium in the fight
against cancer. which kills 1900 people
in the United States every year.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-01
DAILY SHORT STORY.
WHEN BUBBLES BURST.
ny OLIVE ROBERTS BARTON.

Nanette stood staring incredulously
at the little white frame bungalow
across the street. 1t was just possi-
BILE that the old man Of whom she had
inquired the way had made a mistake.
Il don't believe Elsie would live in
such a dot of a place." she thought in
amazement. But, then, there is only
one way to find out" and she began
to pick her way across the muddy
unpaved street.
Her appearance contrasted strongly
with the modest, almost poor neigh
style about her that smacked of
wealth, a French milliner and first
class tailor. Her seal travelling bag,
gold purse and a certain exquisiteness
of all accessories bespoke prosperity.
As she crossed the street she mar
shaled her thoughts quickly. II shS
should happen to fnd the Jack Lang
leys living in this little mushroom Of
a house she must be careful not to let
Elsie know the true state of affairs
that she and Gerald had had dread
full quarrel that very morning. She
bit her lip as she thought of the things
he had said. And just because he, had
received the bills for her hat and new
suit! Altogether II was only S225. He
was forever preaching economy and
declaring that he could not stand her
extravagance.
A great many things flashed
through her brain during her short
journey across the street that brought
back the angry flush to her cheeks.
and she thought with satisfaction Of
the way she had defended herself to
her husband. She had parried so skill
fully that he had found himself oh
the defensive. Why had he married
her IL he could not support her with
her accustomed comfort? 1t was hu-
initiating for her to be the only one In
her set without q car. and Ii was in
sulting for him TO take exception to
the cost of her clothes which she
considered quite low.
Among other things, she had cited the
Lsngleys as examples Of the very anu
ence she coveted. year before she had
visited Elsie In an immense house where
she was waited upon hand and foot by
servants, and there was evidence Of
wealth on every hand. from Jacks
specially made racing car to Elsie's last
string Of pearls In vain she had pleaded
With Gerald to try the stock market.
dwelling on the luck Of the Langieys.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-01

concerning the wreck. He was accom-
panied by Col. ]. T. Walsh. marine super
intendent of the Canadian Pacific Rail-
road. and George ]. P. Moore, Quebec
division general passenger agent
Propped up In a berth with a armful
Of pillows and clad in blue pajamas, Capt.
Kendall evidently was in need of the
services of the two physicians who ac-
companied him.
Captain. are you ready to say that the
blame is Capt. Anderson's?" asked the
correspondent.
mo. God knows I will never be ready
to lay such a horrible thing on any
mans shoulders" he answered. Thank
heaven. 1 am blameless in my own con-
science"
Was fog the cause of the accident"
Yes. II was. absolutely. So foggy that
we didn't know our peril until 1t was
too late to avoid IT, couldn't see the
Storstad until she popped out Of the
mist.
How far could you see then" 80.