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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1874-09-24
WOMEN IN rug GRAydE.-The Oranges

WOMEN IN THE GRANGE.-The Oranges
are making great headway in Virginia.
and it gives Us pleasure to record the fact.
for we deem il to be the forerunner Of
prosperity to the farmers Of our State.-
We do not look upon this move as in any
way opposed to the great interest Of Virgin
in, but believe that to our farmers. who arc
intelligent men. it will prove q protection
against monopoly and extortion. and at
the same time be of great service in tho
interchange Of ideas and particular expc-
rience. thus doing more in year to ad-
vance the interest Of ofagriculture than could
otherwise be accomplished in ten.
As social club. the Grange presents
tho very best possible form that can be
found. for there is the hallowed influence
Of woman. and wherever woman il, her
benign influence tends to elevate and I'd.
vance mans moral character; 10 other 80.
cieties, where women are excluded, We
may end pleasure. profit and enjoyment.
but here We End elevation for our morals
aud manDers. as we'll rs protection for our
prosperity and the advancement Of hus~
bands. We we're doubtful at first oftho
propriety Of admitting ladies to tho Ct
yes. but after mature deliberation. h(Vo
concluded that a. many Of our ladies -
deeply interested in farming pursuits-in
fret, We can point to instances where laS
dies are excellent and most successful
farmers; in many branches Of the farm
~ .f -..-.u e :,Is,cun oa hlas I'll an
If the Grange Is to benefit the farmer.
why should women be excluded I 10 the
natural question that arises; II her hus-
band. father. brother and friend is to be
benefited BY going into the Grange. Why
exclude her who is much interested iu oil
that concerns their welfare? Her quick
wit can often solve problems that meu
cannot so easily see into; hence her ncces.
si.y in the Grarge. and makes II as sacred
as the hearthstone or the altar. Tirgis-
ia Fireside. b.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1874-09-24

AN USForSDED CnARGE.-A, leading
officer in one Of the Courts was charged
with never going to bed sober. OF course
he Indignantly denied the soft impeach-
ment. and he gave the particulars of a
particular night in proof. We quote his
own words:
Soon after got into bed. my wife said
"Why. husband. what is the matter
with you? You act 50 strangely"
There is nothing the matter with me,
said l. nothing at all"
Il am sure there is" said she; "you
don't act natural at all. Shan't I get mp
and get something for you =
And she got up. lighted candle. and
came to the bedside to look at me, shad.
ing the light With one hand.
II knew there was something strange
about you" she said. why, you q
sober !"
Now this is . fact. and my wif6
swear to it. So dent you SLAP he
any more. BY saying that haven Seen
to bed sober in six months. cause have.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1874-09-24

A Picture OF HENRY CLAY DEAN
Henry Clay Dean lectured in Des Moines.
Iowa. n few nights ago. upon the ''Causcs
Of American Independence" The Reg
lister does not attempt to give more than q
brief summary Of his address. and intro
duces it With the following:
'.Public curiosity. which has long been
on tiptoe concerning the coming and ora
ton Of Henry Clay Dean. was last night
grasi6ed. Imagine . man Of medium
height. well-developed physique, . form
with good capon lined rotund rs ar
apple, large. well-shaped head crowned
with a mat Of long. dark hair, brown jean
trowsers of antique cut. vest that fails
to connect at the bottom with the waist.
band of his pants. coat that has seen it
best days. and boots guiitless Of Mason,
polish. without collar to bis shirt, and
sporting an abbreviated handkerchief tha
the orator frequently transferred from on,
vest pocket to the other-this is Dean
He has few graces Of person. Nature hal
not bequeathed him an orators form no
tmpusius PfeStucc, uus u uas kssSu WIN
better gifts voice Of wonderful beaut,
and power and wisching wealth Of elo
quence. Words are animate with bin
and sentences stre.ch out into thoughts
whose grandeur calls forth vehement ap
plause. He appeared on the platform ba
in hand, and for . moment or txo held ]
- he talked. Finally it found . rect
ing place on the table before him. Thes
roll of manuscript Vas pulled from tn
orators pocket. It followed the hat I,
the table and lay there uufolded. for th'
address vas entirely cxtempoTaneous. M
notes or meuorsnda we're used. Th'
speaker walked back and forth along tn
stage. frequently pausing in his march 4
complete sentence or . certain portion
Of the address, when the tramp was re
sumed.. l. il impossible 10 do justice Il
the meri. and beauty Of the lecture. Tb'
wonderful fuency Of expression. the ring
ing tones. and the expressive gesture
must be left entirely to the imagination
Of the reader. "
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1874-09-24
IF WE KNEW.

II we knew the woe and heartaehe
Waiting for rs down the road.
flour lips could tss,s the wormwood.
lf our backs could feel the load,
Would we waste to-day in wishing
For time that ne'er can be-? e't
Would we wait with such impatiencs
For our ships to come from scar
live knew the bsby's fingers,
Pressed against the window pane,
Would be stiff and cold Tomorrow,
Never trouble us again, g
woala shs brisatkgss Of our daflihg
Catch the ffown from our browf
Would the print Of rosy fingers
Vex rs then as now
All, those little, ice-eold fingers,
How they point our memories back
To the hasty words and actions
Strewn along our backward track
How these little hands remind as,
As in snowy grace they lie,
Not to scatter thorns-but roses
For our reaping by and by.
Let us gather up the sunbeams
Lying along our path;
Let us keep the wheat and roses
Casting out the thorns and chaff.
Let US find the sweetest comfort
In the blessings Of to-day;
With patient hands removing
All the briars from our way.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1874-09-24

TREED Br SrurrEp Doo.-A Wor.
cester boy was engaged in . nocturnal
nberry stealing short :ime ago, and was
served BY the proprietor. who placed q
large stuffed dog 1t the foot Of the tree,
aud retired to watch the result Of hi,
strategy. The boy descending observed the
dog. and then the fun commenced; he
whis,led. eoaxed, threatened uuavailiDg.
", the animal never moving. and finally
the youth accepting the inevitable. set.
tied down to passing the night in the tree
After some hours had passed ~earily
enough to the lad. morning dawued. and
the proprietor Of the tree coming from The
house asked him bow be came 70 be in
the tree to which the boy answered thai
che took to it to save himself from th,
dog. Who had chased him quite . dis
tance." 1t isn't healthy for smaller bo,
to say "s,uffed dog" to that youth nov
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1874-09-24

wuar Has Bsooxt Or 'Dors1cx. -
"Doeseieksr (Mcstissssi IT. Thompsony
began writing his droll sx,essseancss far
asDetroit daily more than aweusy yeass
30 Novel and laughter provoking. they
U0eU videly copied. and gave him % much
~ 9ls1ion that he was soon invited By the
i6~a IN this city. to take . position
II ii. He accepted with aSeti.y.
Gl6CfSolDg bic sketches ID that Journal,
- subscquentiy publishine six or eight
books. msss Of which had large sale. -
Capable of good work outside Of his spe-
ciality. be Wss q one time the dramasie
critic Of the paper. Hispoeuliar vein wsi
exhausted afksr whils.' hat Ae con,inusd
10 dslvs in il nnsil the public. crossing
weary OF monotony and repetition, would
have no more Of it. Thompson married
Fanny Ferns daughter. aud for several
years after. making this his hone. vas =
conspicuous figure in journalism. II he
had not genius. he had the ecccntricity
vulgarly associated With it. and BY the
habitual indulgence Of this eccentricisy
lost hie usefulness.
He lest the Tribune long ago. and hiss
boen earning for some time q precarious
livelihood BY irregular reporting. and BY
contributing articles Of the old though Ge.
Perforated sort to some Of the sensational
weeklies.. His career. which at tho OUT
set promised to be brilliant. has been the
very opposite. They who may have en-
We'd him once would hardly envy him
now. Little more than name. even that
is well nigh forgotten. He looks very
different from what he dii twenty years
ago. He was then q handsome. dark
haired. dark-eyed youth. full Of vivacity.
hopefulness. and ambition. Now he Is
decidedly stout, not to say coarse, in ap-
pearance; his comelincss, all the 6ne lines
Of his face and bis symmetry Of figure
have gone forever. It is thought that
his early success turned his head; lesd
him to folly. which ultimately became ia
tai to every expectation and aspiration hs
had cherished.-N. 7. journal Of Com.
nerce.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1874-09-24
ST. MARY'S BEACON


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to be paid within six months. No subscrip-
ton will be received for shor ter period than
,six months and no paper to be discontinued
until all arrearages are paid excep eptatthe op.
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VI, TEaMs OF sADvEkTIsIxG-75eentsp per square
TOR the frst insertion, and SO cents for every
subsequent insertion. Eight lines or less con-
constitute square. 1.-THE number ofinser-
tons be not marked on the advertisement, Il
.will be published until forbid, and charged
nAeeordingiy. A liberal dedacusn made to
Hose v ho advertise 5y the year. .f -
!. Communications OF personal character
viii be charged, at the same rates as adver-
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will be charged at the rate Of SO cents per
square. -. tr.. ...-...
q. All communications for publication must
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author, or no attention will be paid to them.
The real name of the author will not be pub
.lisbed unless desired, but we cannot consent
o insert commu nications unless We know
ne sriter.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1874-09-24

P.avAss Assitk i Ydsss ms -.
Doot Be 10 ssddss aboss Il. Many I
girl ksslaia ~ sAsa sas unse yes,
simply besasss ~ lsvsr d y eknsa
he right dnasn Pop the qaesiq
y; TAI. !. .s.AaAh. ID -
blinds closed. the &C. S1 M
lamp tsrned uost g. -
TO her % that yoq - f |lu
6ngcr into hess. r n -
don begins 70 a.s. J.
ssssie. I uass 70 sak u
6hs,s will 6dget aroua = -. sspty
.yes. and sllsr pause yol. - sda;
s6usss. 6ysses;oss must. 1s sk0Gn-
that is, you must have seen-I mean you
must be aware that-that--
Pause here for awhile. but keep your
little finger firmly locked. She may
cough and try to turn the subject OF By
asking you how you liked the circus. bu,
che only does il to encourage you. Afte,
ten minutes you can continue |: 1
i was, thinking as I came up the path,
tonight. that before I went away would
ask you-tbat is, I would breach the sub.
ject nearest MY mean I would know
my Z: 'z.. ..y . .s.. t.
Stop again and give her hand gentle
squeeze. She may give q yank to get i,
away. or she may not; in either case Il
augurs we'll for you. Wait about Eve
minutes and then 60 on: ..
The past year has been very happy
one to me. But hope that future years
vii! be, still happier. However. tha, de-
pends entirely on you. l am here to-
night to know-thst il. to ask you-I
mean am here tonight to hear from your
own lips the one eweet-- g -
Wait again. 1t isn't best to be too
rash about such things. Give her plenty
Of time to recover her compcsure. and
then put your hand on your heart and
continue:
Yes. Thought as I was coming through
the gate tonight how happy had been,
and said to myself that II I only knew
you would consent to be my-that is,
l said If l only kncw-If l was only
certain that my heart had not deceived
me aud you were ready to share
Hold on-there's no hurry about it,
Give the wind chance to sob aud moan
around the gables. THIS will make her
lonesome aud call up all the love in hcr
heart. When she begins to cough aud
grow restless. you can 60 on:
Before | met you this world was a
deser. to me. I didn't take any pleasure
in going blackberrying and stealing rare
ripe peaches. aud It didn't matter wheth.
or the sun. shoue or not. But what q
change in one short year! It is for you
to say whether my future shall be a prai.
rie of happiness or summer fsllow o.
Canada thistles. Speak. dearest Susie
and say-and say at-that---',
Give her Eve minutes more BY the clock
and then add:
That you will be-that is. that yor
will mean that you will bc-be mine
She will heave Sigh. look up at the
clock and over to the stove. and then a
she slides her head over on your yes
pocket, she will whisper:
You are just right, I will by m
Quad.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1874-09-24

E"Lame !" sighed Mrs. Psrtingtou.
"Here have been sufferin' The bigamies
Of death for three weeks. First l was
seized With . bleedin' phrepology iu the
hanpshife Of the brain. which was exceed-
cd By the stoppage OF the Left vensilstor
of the heart. This gave mo Inflammation
Of the leh borax. and nov Am sisk WITH
the chlorosorm morbus. There is no bles-
sin ike that Of health, particularly When
yu're iA."
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1874-09-24
CIRCULAR TO
FARMERS { GARDENERS.

As Agent for the Health Department of Bal
timore city. offer for sale Poudrette manu-
facturcd from Night-soil and Ashes, rich in
PhusPhates, AmInonia and other Alkaline
Salts. AZ Ier ranalysis--contaising in one TO
OF 1000 pounds, as follows:
II. .oi pounds -AmmaniD.
1858 3" PhOsphdtes of Lime
1908 Potash and Soid.
This Poud.c,te will be packed in barrels or
bags to suit customers, and delivered free OF
carriage or other charges at any named point
within the city limits, upon orders for any
quantity not less than one ton. credit oi
four months is offered to responsible farmers
for endorsed notes. or for drafts upon the.r
city agents
wM. ID. STEUART, Esq, Of Anne Arundel
Co.. Post Office at pavdsonvile, is specially
authorized TO contract for the delivery of this
Poudre,ie and 10 forward orders. High tcsti-
monials from wcll-known farmers and garden
ers can be furnished as to tie marked benefits
90 corn and other crops from the use Ct thi:
Poudrette
PRICE PER TON.
No. I, FINE FOR DRILLING, SEQ 0C
No. >, FOR TOP DRESSING. Sc, Is OF
Orders promptly executed, addressed to
n. F. BERRY,
No. 10 Bowly's Wharf, Baltimore, Nd
Aug ., ls7+-2m.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1874-09-24
Attention Ladies /!
A GREET Sd WING or TIME, La.
BOR AND MONEY.

THE undersigned having purchased the coun-
i " right TO sell JIcksoH's Tnirersai Wash
iHg Compound, is influenced in doing so by a
desire TO introduce in 81. Mary's coauty an ar
tisle which, for i,s value as Il great saving OF
slime and labor in the arduous duty of family
washing, cannot be equaled. For its wonder
full bleaching and cleaning properties the fol-
lowing certificates will attest.
Ccrti q e % cs
We have used Jackson's Washing Compound
and found II y perfect success. II not only re-
moves dirt, but renders the clothes beautifully
white. With il a child can DO a woman's work
We cheerfully recommend it to the public.
Mrs. J. w. CHESLEY,
Mrs J r BaLLENGER
Mss DONNIE al YEY
and others.
Ary one desiring 10 purchase a family right,
can do SO b, enclosing SE01, and it will be
forwarl.dtby rs,urn mail, toSe,her with a for
nula for making and directiSos for using it,
Il can he made by any one a, cost of IS cts.
for years supply. Address Y
j. D. NEAL,
Neehaniesr,iie y o.
81 Adry's county, Nd.
march 26, ls74s
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1874-09-24

~At present bonnet is no more q
bonnet that cottage is castle. oocs
upon time il was tunnel. at the back
Of which fair face dwelt; now it is sim
ply thatch playing but secondary part
Of the hair It rests upon. It 10 said that
the coming season will also see gfess
change in bouness.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1874-09-24

kFThe statistical editor Of the Tm's,
Grand Island. Neb.. says t90. .OOO. .V9O.-
OOO. zoo. 900. .000. 900. 900. 900, 900. 600
erasshoppers. al least passed over hero
yesterday. They might have been few
more or less, a. ve did not count very
closely. .s'.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1874-09-24

E-Olive Logan tells Of nice young
man who waltzed superbly. All the girls
vent for him. Nobody else could catch
their pace as we'll As he. When asked
how he managed so handsomely. he re-
piled that be never thought about Il. he
never tried hard-all be did ~as to hold
his partner in bis arms aud let her kick.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1874-09-24

TA Tennessee lady presented her
husband With twins. apa 10 due season
added tripplets. Dear mel" exclaimed
an as,onished neighbor. II s'pose Mrs:
Steppins viii have quadrupeds next, and
then ceutipedes."
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1874-09-24
NOTICE.

Ii persons indebted to me for Tax.
IA IS tor the years 1872 and 1873
are hereby notified that unless the same
are settled within 80 days from the date
OF this notice. with proceed according 2
to Law to collect them. Ny old business
as Collector must be closed. aud positive.
ly no longer time viii be given.
GEO. A. STMMS.
A. Late Collector.
May Il. 1S.4-u.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1874-09-24

Ewben you zee . small boy eohing
out Of the house with one hand on his
ewes and the other over the basement of
bis pants. yoa can come 10 the eonelusioa'
that be aud the old gentlenaa had . slighs
misunderstanding.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1874-09-24

~"where is the best place to have
. boil. dccsor." asked IN sPprehen.ive
patient Of his physician. '.Ou the back
Of ysur neighbor." vas the kcetly appre-
eiaiive reply Of the s1Persnosa Escala-
piu<.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1874-09-24

kFLiie d Ikea thestre-during The
Play ve take higher and lower seats. but
when it is over We minglc in the common
sisean and 70 home.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1874-09-24

EA ecutle.aa . psessssi ! Z -
collar to bis adued one. aid
DO not let any one else rumpl1
mo-" she replied. "I'll take i
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1874-09-24
To the Voters Of st Mar,'s Co

fannounee myselfs candidate for State !
Attorney and solicit the support Of my fellow
citizens.
Nov II 1873. JAS + BLAElSTONE 3
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1874-09-24

NJ Hlckoss's Pfucx.-Is ) speesA
b Judge J.:C. GIila. tno1a
- Giill." = Hin. Hs1seosl
pessss. o. - 36tAl ulfine.l
ses 6en he nakive hsatA e
an. be related he following
& neral Jaekson:
y iisssrsssisg scenes u
Rs Ais hisgEapAes. Par
hae & u not brought to
j. " ~ him scare and
ot - Zig md men. The
1G6l " this Holnd. Ken
tps. had nonbls Head.
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Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-31
Notice Of Intention.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ the city of Los Angeles intends to make
the following i'm mproVements on Commercial
street, from It's intersection with Main street
to Alameda street. Said Commercial street is
to be graded and constructed in the following
manner to wit: The sidewalk to be seven
feet wide, and made of wood. The curbing
shall be of redwood scantling 3xi2 inches.
This curblns shall be spiked to posts AKA
Inches square, set two feet in the ground. on
the inside of the curbng, and six feet apart.
The covering of the sidewalk shall be two
inch plank, or one-inch plank doubled.
The cutters shall be four feet wide, and
paved with hard cobble-stone. The surface
of the gutter shall be ten inches below the
top of the sidewalk, and shall rise toward the
center of the street with slope of one inch to
the foot
The bed of the road shall be cut down or
filled up until it is eight inches below the
grade OF the street. On this bottom formed
layer of gravel, inches deep, shall be laid |;
over this layer of coarse gravel or broken
stone shall / bid to the depth of three
inches, this IL yc cred by layer of cement
gravel all to be properly rolled.
The side slope of the street shall be one foot
to thirty feet, and shall commence at the sur
face of the CUTTERS.
The rOad-bed shall conform to the estab-
lished grade of the street.
by order of the Common Council.
NJ. KREMER, City ERIK.
iNc
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-31
SU N MONS.

TN THE JUSTICES COURT OF LOS
l. Angeles Township, in The county of Los
Angeles, State of Cal fornia-W II. Gray, j.
T. Saml Hellman, Plaintiff, VS. GerboSio
Ruis, defendant
The People of the State OF California send
greeting to Gerbosio Ruis, Defendant: You
are hereby required and directed to appear
be ore me, at my office in Los Angeles Town
ship, IN the county of Los Angeles. in an ac-
ton brought against you by the above named
plaintiff and answer the complaint in said ac-
ton, on file in my office, on the first day of
August, y. II, 1874. at IL O'Clock A NJ =, if found
within this county, and If not found in this
county, then within thirty days from the date
of the first publication of this summons.
The said action is brought to recover of de-
fendant the sum of one hundred and thirty
five 4j-lO0 (Sl35 45) dollars, as prime pal, and
ninety->x 96-l0O (s9i 96) dollars interest, all in
u. =. gold com, alleged to he due on Il certain
p.omissory note, dated Los Ang les, July
81, 1870" and bearing interest at the rate Ot
one and One-half per cent. interest per month
from date until paid, as per original on II G in
this office.
And you are hereby notified that If you fail
above required, sad plaintiff Will take jud2-
ment agains' you for SAID Sl35 A. as principal
and 500 96 interest, gold com, together with
costs OF suit.
Make legal service and due return hereof
Given under my hand this oath day of July,
A. ID. 1874 w. II. GRAY,
Justice of the Peace of said Township.
True copy. Jy28 lm-5
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-31
Notice Of Intention.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ the City of Los Angeles, intends to grade
and construct Spring street in the following
manner, from Its intersection with Main
street to Fourth street:
Sidewalks of wood shall be laid down, hav-
ing curbing ofredwood, 3Xl2 inches, fastened
to redwood posts 4X4 inches square. said
posts to be set in the ground two feet, and to
be placed six feet apart, on the inside of the
curblng; the sidewalk shall be ten feet wide,
and shall have three additional stringers be-
sides the curbiDg: said stringers to be 2xS
inches square; the planking or the sidewalk
shall be TWO inches in thickness, and spiked
to the curbing and stringers; the sidewalk of
said Spring street, sh IL be made of plank,
from its intersection with Main street to First
street; from First to Fourth street the same
curbing shall be laid, but the walks shall be
of gravel.
The road-bed shall be cut down or filled up
to a level OF eight inches below the grade of
the street. On this bottom formed, a layer OF
gravel five inches in thickness shall be laid ;
over this IA layer of broken stone or coarse
gravel shall be laid to the depth of three
inches; over this thin layer of red cement
gravel shall be spread, the whole to be weuted
and thoroughly rolled.
The street shall have cutters of hard granite
cobble stones, as faras First street. These gut
lerS shall be FIVE feet wide, and com mence ten
inches below the top of the sidewalk, and
shall conform to the plan and grade of the
street. The street shall have side slope to-
wards the cutters of one foot in thirty.
BY order of the Common Council.
NJ. KREMER, City Clerk.
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