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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-09-14
Did Il with His Little Magnet.

Gathering up the fragments, as the
Bible tells US. IL q sure way TO q life
Of plenty. Even 20 elusive ard
ephemerai a thing as the soap bubble
Is being conserved in these days OF
scientific management and Office ell
cheney. Even the ONCE boy has heard
the call Of thrift, and has answered II
by attaching a string to q magnet
and pulling II over the ONCE floor
and pushing II into inaccessible cor.
ners. the result OF which has been an
acquisition Of pens, pins. paper clips
and numerons Office accessories which
would otherwise be lost.-Popular
Science Monthly.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-09-14
HOTEL. SAINT
MARY'S
Leonardtown, Md.

HoTFL ST. MARY'S Is
new building equipped with
gas. steam heat. hot and cold
water. well furnished rooms,
with telephones and splendid
service.
Since the first of November
The establishment has been
under the management of w
A. Fenwick. who for the past
IL years has made such a
success of the Donald" in
Washington.
The meals are excellent
and service is prompt and
courteous.
The management caters
to the county patronage.
There IS a grill room and
the Bar Is unexcelled.
AIIin all Hotel st. Mary's Is
the most equipped
hostelry In Southern Mary
land.
You can always be ac-
|commodated.
Rates moderate.
Mn. A, FsnEiek 90.
Dec Ig-si.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-09-14

A large mining company has IN
stalled an electric restaurant $50
yards in from the foot Of the SHAFT
in one Of its mines. Here food IL
cooked or heated siectrically. and hot
coffee IL prepared by the same means.
Since most OF the important coal
mines already usa sleotFic power nm
derground for power purposes. there
should be little difaculty q establish,
ing subterrnnean slsctxis restaurants
n any 81 thszn.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-09-14
obvious Advantage.

10 you think riding In an auto
mobile is advantageous considered
from the standpoint OF heaithf" "Oi
course. There IL . great physical ad,
vantage in being one Of the people in
automobiles instead OF ono OF those
who have to dodge to avoid being run
over. Washington Star.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-09-14
Jas. Z. TIppsit Geo. L. Matlinsiy
.ArTOBNEY's-Ar-LAw.
e. Lexington Street.
BALTMoRE. MD..
Prompt Attention to All Legal
Business.

Having just received carload OF
new and up-to-date BUGGIES, ] am
now prepared 10 furnish you with the
best buggies, considering quality and
price, that ever came down the pike.
Cali and look them over. have also
just as fine HARNESS that was ever
brought 10 st. Mary's, both single and
double, at prices 10 suit the times.
Yours respectfully,
6-24-tf, A. r. WHILE Abeil, Md
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-09-14

EnneFNHce kNpaEl9EVe.
The needless MANTLE death rata
owing to neglect and ignorance costa
this country -. O0O. 0O0a day.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-09-14
Lumber.

viii keep constantly on hAnd a.
Isonssdtswn wharf = fa1 supply o.
BOA nDa. scANTLtNg. WEATHER
BOARpfnu. FLoORIn0, PALtNue
DRESSED foAHDs. SHINGLES. Aa
Al orders tor tamhsF, Doors. sash,
LaEha, Lame, ana haiE prompaiy ~
tended TO-
wcAah pom delivery ~ yaFd.
Jos, y. MEAL,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

Michl1et has in press history of Louis XIV.
 The prospect of a liberal crop of maple sugar is said to be good.
 General Pope has released, uncon- titiona11y, the St. Louis boat burners.
 The Ohians are 1egislating against the cattle plague.
 The Prince of Wales sent Harriet Lane a bridal present
 Lord Napier has been appointed Governor of Madras.
 Maxinilian has raised his own sal ary to $7,000 per day
 It is again reported that Alexander Dumas is coming to this country on a featuring tour.
 Tennison, the Kansas Jayhawker, is a Fenian rigadier-generaE
 Twenty-four divorces in Windsor county, Vermont, last week. mL(. .;ODe Gfw
 The New York fashions say the spring bonnets are smaller than ever.
 Indiana is for Schuyler Co1fax for President in 1868.
 A Massachusetts boy is heir to $4,O0O,OOo.
 Rents are being raised in St. Louis from 20 to 40 per cent. \ There were 17O,O0O,OOO letters de- uvered in London last year.
 Prentice says: 'fIt is better to be 1ight-hearted fight-headed than ught-fngered."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13
TRINITY CHURCH

The first service was held in Trim ity church, New York, 218 years ago today March 13, 1898. This church now the richest and most famous in America, was originally a very small edifice but it was enlarged in 1735 and again in 1737, and then had length of 148 feet and was 72 feet in width. The steeple was not completed until 1772. Four years later the structure was destroyed by fire. It was rebuilt in 17S8, torn down in 1889, and in 1846 the present edifice was conse- crated.5 This was the first Episcopal church organized in the province of New York and it was called in it's charter ''The Parish of Trinity Church. Now in the very heart of the financial district, surrounded by towering office buildings and within a short distance of the Stock Elk change, it's original site was on an un- productive farm. The Trinity corpor- alton still holds portion of the land comprised in the old Queens Farm, from which a tremendous income is derived. From its great wealth the Trinity corporation has been able to contribute liberally towards the build ing and support of churches in vari- ous parts of America. Prior to the building of Trinity church, the Angli- cans of New York made use of a small church built by the Dutch in 1640. The old cemetery of Trinity occupies land worth a kings ransom.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO
THE NEW TARIFF.

The following Is a sketch of the New Tariff of Duties on imports, pro posed by the Secretary of the Treasury to Congress on the 18th of February, 1916, as directed at the last session:
 F'IRST-Free of Duty: All articles for the use of the United States; phiIo- Bophical apparatus, etc, books and all articles for the use of schools; speci- mems in natural history, wearing ap- parel, and personal baggage in actual use of persons coming into the United States; regulus of animony; bark of cork trees unmanufactured; animals for breeding; unwrought burr stones, unwrought clay. bullion, copper in any shape for use of mint, copper or brass, in pigs or bars, old copper, tin in pigs or bars, old pewter, furs or bars, old brass and old pewter, furs undressed. lapis calininaris, plaster of paris, ragis or any kind of old clothes, wool and wood unmanufac- tured, (except mahogany and dye wood zinc, and olive oil in casks for manufacturers
 SECOND D-Ad valoem duties of TA per cent; Dyeing drugs and their materials, not subject to other duty; gum arabic, gum senegal, jewe1ry, gold and silver watches and clocks, or parts of either and frames of clocks; faces of thread, silk and cotton
 Fifteen per cent.-A11 articles not
 
 Twenty per cent-Linens of all kinds, cambrics, lawns, hempen cloths, sail cloth, Russia and German linens, silk and thread gloves and hose; silks, satins and all articles of which silk is the material of chief, value.
 yTwenty-two per cent-A1 articles manufa ctured of brass, copper, iron, steel, pewter, lead and tin. of which any of those articles are of chief value; brass and iron ware, cutlery, pins, needles, buttons and buckles of all kinds; gilt, plated and jappaned wares of all kinds; cannon, muskets, fire and side arms
 Twenty-eight per cent-Woo1en manufacturers of all kinds and any cloth that wool is the manufacture of
 TWenty-three and third per cent Cotton manufactures of all descrip- 6ions, of which cotton is the material or chief value; chinaware, earthen- ware, stoneware, glass and porcelain manufactures; bonnets and caps for women, fans, feathers, ornaments for beadgear, artificial flowers and mil linery; hats and caps of wool, fur, leather, chip, straw or wool, or silk; cosmetics, washes, ba1sams, perfumes. painted oi1c1oths, mats of grass or dags, salad oil, pickled capres, an choives and sweetmeats-
 Thirty-f1ve per cent-Cabinet wares and all manufactures of wood; car riages of all description, and parts thereof; leather, and all made of it, or of which the material is of chief value; paper of all descriptions brushes. canes, whips, printing type, and ready made clothing
 THIRD-A1e, beer and porter, in bottles, 20 cents per gallon; in casks 10 cents per gallon; alum, cents per pound; boots,~ per pair, 200; brist1es, 3 cents per pound; pack of playing cards; Maderis and champagne, per gallon, 100; Burgundy, champagne, Rhenish and Tokay, 75; sherry and St. Lucre. 60; c1aret and other inn ported wines, in bottles, 70; Lisbon, Oporto and other wines of Sicily and port, 50; Teneriffe, Faya1, and others of Western Islands, 40: all others 25-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13
ST PATRICK'S DAY.

A humorist once rose when the matter of the July Fourth appropria- ton was being discussed in a certain city, and moved that the money be spent instead on March IT. He thought that St. Patrick's day elicited more real manifestations of enthu siasm.
 Other heroes of the Christian re- Hgion are recalled by processionals. anthems, sermons and rituals. St. Patrick is remembered in that way, too. But in the popular mind he stands chiefly for a certain festive spirit of good humor and warm friendltness. He is recalled not so much for the 365 churches he found ed and 12,000 converts baptized with his own hands, for the notion of his genial personality handed down from the dim vistas of old history.
 The traditional figure of Uncle Sam is by common consent the composite photograph of American tempera- ment. Similarly St. Patrick is re- garded as a kind of impersonation and incarnation of the Irish race. It is a, kindly figure. Many persons wear the green March IT who claim no race of Celtic blood. They merely cherish a friendly feeling for a strain of the American melting pot that is notable for the warmth and ardor of it's temperament.
 Many of the Irish people have them selves little notion of the dignity of their own heritage. In early history the race was noted for it's versatile gifts of poetry, art, music, oratory and chivalry. Economic and political nisfortunes and oppression reduced the "old sod' to poverty. The de- scendants of kings and chieftains and missionaries were exiled by famine to come over here and build our rail roads.
 The so-caued Gaelic rivival is now uncoWering the treasures of antiquity and making the Irish people familiar
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13
CORONER PHELAN SEES MORE WITNESSES TO
 JITNEY ACCIDENT

Under the direction of Coroner John J. Phelan, the police are today seeking some of the 100 or 15O wit nesses who are alleged to have seen George M. Borek, a j1tney "bUs driver of 6e2 East Main street, run down John Oforock1 of 428 Hallett street
 Oforockt was severely injured and was taken to the Bridgeport hospital where it was first thought his in juries would prove fatal. Under the imminent death'' act Coroner Phelan began an inquiry.
 Although it is alleged that many persons saw the jitney run over Ofo- rock1 at Barnum avenue and Hallett street "Wednesday morning, Coroner Phelan has found but two witnesses besides Borek the driver of the jitney. If more witnesses can be found he will continue the inquiry tomorrow morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13

Guarantees In "Ads'' Must Be Sustained,
 Decision of Court

A case of most material interest to the purchasing public as well ad- vertisers was decided before a. jury in the common pleas court on Friday which assures that purchasers of ar IIcles guaranteed through the medium of publication shall be exactly as re- presented or payment will not be compelled.
 The case in question was that of the Humana Company against the Joyce Press of this city to compel the de- fendants to pay the balance upon two feeding-devices for printing presses which had been purchased by the To- cal concern through advertised repre- sentations in trade papers.
 Upon trying out the devices it was shown that they were not successful and the Joyce Press refused to settle the balance of payments. In court last week before Judge Scott and a jury the case was prosecuted for the compliments by Attorneys Spafford & Mallett and defended by Attorneys Buckingham & Bent.
 The jury decided that the goods were not as represented through ad- vertising and found for the defen- dantS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13
FROZEN FISH TO
 BE PROMINENT
 IN LENT MEALS
Weather Conditions With Gripping of Fishing Fleets
 Creates Demand.

With weather conditions just the opposite to what weather experts pre- dicted, and the fishing fleets conse- quently crippled by storms, this Lent, more than ever before, the public of the United States is dependent on the cold storage for it's supply of fresh sea foods. How long the present weather conditions will maintain is a question that only time can answer, but, until the weather does change, there is no likelihood that large quantities of fresh sea food will be landed.
 Instead of being a hardship, this condition of affairs should prove a sort of blessing in disguise, for it will give the public 8 fine chance to learn something about cold storage fish, the possibilities of which, up to this time, have remained out of the general pub lies ken.
 Everyone knows, doubtless, that ex- treme cold prevents edibles of any kind from deteriorating. Those who have delved somewhat into science know that a living fish, frozen in by ice will still be alive when the ice thaws. Extreme cold, like extreme heat, is fatal to destroying organisms.
 For some years, the cold storage has played an important part in our meat and produce supplies. Cold storage eggs have been shown to be equal to the strictly fresh'' articles, and even better.
 Fish, caught one hundred or more miles from shore in extremely cold weather, placed on finely chopped ice in the holds of the fishing vessel brought speedily to port and frozen are just as good fish as fish which are not placed in cold storage.
 In freezing, the fish are placed in big pans, covered with water and frozen, so that each fish is surround ed by an alright envelope office. Un- til this air-tight envelope is opened, there can be absolutely no change in the composition of the fish.
 There is one thing that should be remembered. A rapid change of tenn perature is bad for any organism, and for this reason frozen fish should not be put in hot oven, or on a stove to thaw. The best method is to place the frozen fish'in cold water, and let it thaw gradually. In cooking, use the and not a bit of the original flavor will be lost.
 As has been said, the weather con- ditions have resulted in high fish prices for the early part of Lent. It is very probable that the latter part of the great fish-eating season will see conditions exactly reversed. The change may come any hour. But, in the. meantime, it is to the benefit of the public to try some frozen fish, the prices of which are considerable lower than those asked for the strictly fresh'' article.
 Another point is that the freezer provides a much greater variety of fish that the sea is giving up just now. Mackerel, butterfish, SwordfiSh, and other varieties, not being taken from the ocean in such weather as this may be had through the cold storage.
 The River Mouse in France is at flood stage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13
EXPECT HAYNES TRIAL TO COST
 STATE S5,OOO
Exhibits Pile Up Beyond Range of Letters of the
 Alphabet.

With the conclusion of evidence presented by the state and defense in the Jason s. Haines trial for murder now being held in the superior court : at Bridgeport, one of the most inter- esting trials in the county is on it's last lap.
 That this trial will be memorable for it's number of exhibits, as we'll as . the depth of expert opinion and court rulings of general application seems probable from the records. Though none will attempt to specify the exact cost to the state it is estimated that the cost of the trial including expert witnesses probably will exceed $5,OOO. In several instances Judge James H. Webb, the presiding justice, has been called upon to pass upon the admiS- sion of evidence that has developed novel phases in the case. It is be- Iieved that his statement upon the tendency to present hypothetical ques- tions of extreme length will have a tendency to limit such questions in the future, at least throughout the state of Connecticut.
 Throughout the trial a large num- Der of exhibits were presented, the states exhibits being marked alpha beticaI1y. These exceed the alphabet by five letters which occasioned a doubling to t'FF." The defense pre- sented but five exhibits.
 
 hibits were photographs showing the scene of the crime. Eleven photo graphs in all disclosed the scene in the Jason Haines home and yard immedi- ateIy after the killing.
 In the courtroom the states ex- hibits presented the appearance of an arsenal at times. There are many guns, rifles and pistols including a quantity of cartridges and shotgun shells of various sizes. Waddtng, shots, bloody paper and other grue- some objects form a big quantity of the evidence.
 For the defense the most striking exhibits are legal papers indicating the disposition of. Haines' property.
 An analysis of the witnesses at the trial disclose the greater percentage to have been professional men-me dical or legal, with firearms experts, po- licemen, farmers, justices of the peace, cOnstables and merchants. Only two women were upon the witness stand throughout the trial.
 Haines and the jury will rest until Tuesday when long arguments are ex- pected from both sides. Wednesday the judge will charge the jury and Haines will know the verdict probably on Wednesday afternoon or evening"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13
TWENTY YEARS AGO.
WRECK ON THE BERKSHIRE

New Haven, March 13, 1896-A snow blow and a local freight train on the Berkshire division of the New Haven road came together near Kent Furnace about noon yesterday. Con ductor Henry Murphy, of Great Great Harrington, Mass, who was in charge of the blow, was killed. Assistant Roadmaster Lane and Asst. Supt. w. K Lyon, of Bridgeport, were injured, but how seriously cannot be ascer- tained since the wreck destroyed the telephone and telegraph wire at that point. q A later account says that Conductor Murphy was resident of Bridgeport Communi cation with Kent by wire is impossible. Roadmaster Lane suffer ed the loss of his right leg. Asst. Supt. Lyons injuries are slight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13
FIFTY YEARS AGO.
BILLIARD CHAMPIONSHIP.
 \ John Deery Wins Title.

Last night the great match for the billiard championship of America be- tween John Deery, the present holders of the Golden Cue,'' and John Mo Dewitt, came off at the Cooper Insti- tute in New York city James Palmer of Philadelphia, was chosen referee; Chris O'Connor, of New York, acte as umpire, and G. B. HubbeH, our gent1eman1y and respected champion, acted for John McDevitt. John Deery proved the victor on the 13Oth inning, beating his opponent 364 points. Deery's averaged was a, little over 10, McDevitt's only eight. Time, five hours. This was truly extraordinary game, the average of both being very low.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13
Says She Lent Her Husband $1,OOO To
 Pay Grocery Bills

A loan of $1,OOO to her husband to pay grocery bills was one of the items stated by Mary F. Selleck of Water bury, who was awarded $2,135 in a suit against Henry Seueck of Danbury by Judge Gager of the superior court. Mrs. Selleck said she also ad- vanced the defendant $7OO to pay for furniture and $500 for insurance premiums. Mrs SeIleck asked for $2,5OO damages. The defendant was absent from the state when the case was called for trial so the court gave Mrs SeIIeck judgment by default.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13

that he consent to the use of his name as a Democratic candidate for alder man in the Ninth district. MT. Gill as- sured them while business reasons would prevent acquiescence with their request, he was nevertheless grateful for their support. Before departing for home the callers partook of 'tLarry's'' hospitality.
 O'ROURKE OR LASHAR IN 11TH.
 In the Eleventh district matters do not seem to have been shaping them selves very rapidly and as yet no for mal announcement has been made of the candidacy of any one. There is but little doubt that Attorney James H. O'Rourke could secure the noni- nation if he so desired. It was said last evening that a party of voters had waited upon Councilman Walter Lashar and urged him to consent to the use of his name. MT. Lashar is as yet undecided.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13
HER SETH BIRTHDAY.

Mrs. Harriet P. Jennings, mother of the late Sergt. O. B. Jennings, of the Department of Police, passed her S6th birthday yesterday. A large number of her friends wished her continued health and happiness Considering her age her mental facilities are re- markab1e.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13
WILL SUE THE CITY.

William F. Bradweu of Warren street, while his way home last night, fell at the corner of Main and Cannon streets, and broke his right leg. The property in front of which he fell is owned by Alderman John Weldon, and this morning a son of the injured man informed the police that his father would bring suit against the city. MT. BradweH will ask the city for damages to the extent of S5.OOO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13
sEEn1NGER ESTATE s1O,ooO.

George See1inger, formerly an em- pIoye of the Singer Mfg. Co.,, left an estate of s1o,996. according to the in ventory filed in the probate court. His widow, Marie Seelinger, is executrix of the will and the principal beneficiary. The estimate of his real estate is $2,OO0 for the cottage at $40 Ogden street. MT. Seelinger had S7746 in various banks and a mort gage of $1,25O on property in Shelton street. The appraisers of the estate are August Baker and Hugo Buch- man.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13
PELEG BRoNsON's BIG CAKE.

Y Pe1eg Bronson. of 32 West avenue, celebrated the golden anniversary of his wedding yesterday and was re- membered in various ways by his many friends. From the City bakery he<received a large cake representing the driving wheel of a locomotive around the rim of which was a. train of cars. For the last 50 years MT. Bronson has been engaged to a, con siderable extent in the commission business, and for a considerable part of that time hae has furnished butter for the City bakery. The cake bore the inscription "1846-1896."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13

with their own stock and it's achieve ments In the land of their adop- ton, the sons of St. Patrick are show ing racial traits of energy and @ gift for politics and business. And they still display those fervent qualities of mind and heart that characteTizes their favorite saint.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13
IN THE TENTH DISTRICT.

The indications are that there will be two sets of delegates from the Tenth district. Each delegation will have a, candidate for alderman and so far the only names heard for the po- sition are those of the present Demo- cratic uncilmen, Louis Kutscher, Jr. and William O'Leary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13
UNLUCKY NO. IS.

The Bridgeport Wheel club held another of their pleasant smokers last evening at their rooms and a large number of members were present.
 The Liberty wheel presented to the club was won by B. s. Wi11ett, a, trav- cling salesman for Trubee & Go. It was the thirteenth number drawn, and it was unlucky for the rest of the chance holders.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13
THE NEW FACTORY.

The ground for the new factory of the Wheeler & Wilson Co.,, in East Bridgeport, was staked out yesterday, and arrangements are being made to go with the work as rapidly as possible. It will cover about the same space as the one they now occupy.