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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-08-17
He took her hands and put them to

He took her hands and put them to
his lips.
If it had not been for the door-lock
my dear" he said, chow miserable /
should be this moment! Bless the door
lock The angels must have been
watching over me when I grew so stu
pid oyer Itch, darling. ?"
IL am glad you came back" said
she.
=" And don't cry. It's all over, I did
not 60 away" said he.
:" Just let me cry little. while, !" said
she. " What has happened to-day will
never happen again, you know. 1t is
only for once"
" Yes, it's not likely to be done over
again, said he. And to think might
have gone off. They always told me
that ladies' said mo- when they meant
yes, but | did not believe it until to-
day."
And, after awhile, he took his leave,
well satisfied.
They are married now, and he often
speaks of that lady. He saws that but
for the door-lock he might have been a
miserable bachelor, for he should never
have asked her a second time tor what
she had once refused. She ALWAYS
smiles on him when he SAYS that. All
the world knows the story of the door
lock and how she changed her mind
while he was opening it, and il is quite
amusing and romantic, but no one knows
about me. | am quite an old paper
now, for bore date 1879. | lie in a
little box, in which is photograph, four
letters and ring. The box is always
locked, but the penciled brackets have
not faded out yet; and between them
lie these words:
T" One of the most elegant weddings
OF the season took place yesterday at
St.-s church, where Captain Leslie
Rawden was united i'm the holy bonds
of matrimony TO the young and beauti-
full society belle. Miss Eva La Croix.
The happy pair have started on tour
TO Europe"
The letters on the inside of the ring
are, g l.. X. to A. NJ"
Women do change their minds vcrv
unexpectedly, but don't think it was
the patent lock that was the cause of
MIR. Bclmore's happiness. and l am a
newspaper of great experience.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-08-17

A GENrLEMAN.-When YOU have
found man. you have not far to 60 to
find a gentleman. You cannot maka Q
gold ring out ofbrass. You cannot change
a Cape May crystal to a diamond. You
cannot make gentleman till you first
find a man. To be 4 gentleman il is not
sufficient to have had grandfather.--
10 be q gentleman does not depend On
the tailor or the toilet. Blood win de-
generate. Good clothes are not good
habitA The prince Lee Boo concluded
thar aksAe'H0ExssS SngyHRy kessleMsn ~
England, as being the only thing chat
did not labor. A gentleman is just a
gentleman: no more, no less; diamond
polished that was first diamond in the
rough. A gentlemanis gentle. 4 gem
tleman Is modest. A gentleman is
courteous. A gentleman is slow to take
offence, as being one who never gives
it. A gentleman is slow TO surmise
evil, as being one who never thinks it.
A gentleman refnes his taste. A gen
tleman controls his speech. A gen.
tleman subdues his feelings. A gentle
tleman deems every other better than
himself. Sir Philip Sidney was never
so much OF a gentleman-mirror though
he was of English knighthood-as when.
upon the field of Zutphcn, as he lay in
his own blood, he waves the draught Of
cool spring water, that was to quench
his mortal thirst, in favor Of a diving
soldier. St. Paul describes gentle-
man when he exhorted the Philippian
Christians: "Whatsoever things are
honest, whatsoever things are Just,
whatsoever things are lovely, whatso-
ever things are of good report, il there
be any virtue, and ii there be any praise,
think on these things" And DIR. Isaac
Barrow, in his admirable sermon on the
callings OF a gentleman, pointedly says.
"He should labor and study to be a lea
der unto virtue and notable promoter
thereof: directing and exciting men
thereto, by his exemplary conversations:
encouraging them by his countenance
and authority; rewarding the goodness of
meaner people by his bounty aud favor:
he should be such gentlemen as Noah,
who preached righteousness by his
words, and before proiane world. -
Bishop Doane.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-08-17
JEFFERSON AS FipDLER.-Thomas

JEFFERSON AS A FiDDLER.-Thomas
Jefferson used TO solacc himself, amidst
the arduous labors of the legal profess
sion and the cares of state with the
violin, on which he was an excellent
performer. At one period of his life,
when he was member of the Conti-
mental Congress, and at the same time
the foremost lawyer and statesman Of
his own State, he used to practise three
hours day on his favorite instrument,
under the tutelage OF the famous Italian
violinist, Albert. This with the laving
out of his grounds at Monticello, in
which he took such fond pride, con-
>tituted his only relaxation from the
weighty duties and Responsibilities W hich
bis admiring and trusting countrymen
80 pcrsevered in bestowing upon him.
Far into the night the mellow tones of
bis beloved violin floated out from
the heights of Monticello or from the
apollo" tavern, where he and Patrick
Henry and few choice companions
used - meet for social cheer and aiIec-
tionate fellowship, and the spirits of
each and all were lightcncd, soothed
and elevated by the sweet, pure charms of
music. There is something rather anus
ing, yet at the same tine inexpressively
pleasing, in the thought OF the author
of the sublime Declaration of Indepen-
dence" wooing rest and rcfreshment
from so common an instrument As the
fiddle: but II the statcmcn OF our day
could tiddis themselves into any such
lofty civic virtues "a characterized JET
ierson and many of his compeers, the
people of these United States might hold
their heads higher with pride OF coun-
try in these centennial days.-.Iew
.fge.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-08-17

HoMELY GiRLs.-"How did that
homely women contrive. to get mar
ried :" is not unfrequently remarked Of
some good domestic creature whom her
husband regards as the apple Of his eye,
and in whose plain face he sees some
thing better than beanty. Pretty girls
who are vain of their charms are rather
prone to make observations ofthis kind;
and consciousness ofthe factthat flowers
of loveliness are often left to pine on the
stem. while weeds Of homeliness. 30 olI
sesaily. -, No ts:1usnnny csssA 1kshe
bottom ofshesneering question. The truth
is, that most men prefer homeliness and
amiaSility to beauty and caprice. Hand
some women are sometimes very hard
to please. They are apt to overvalue
themselves, and in waiting for an nm
mense bid occasionally overstand the
market. The plain sisters, on the coun-
trary, aware Of their personal deficien-
cies, generally lay themselves out to
produce an agreeable impression, and
in most instances succeed. They don't
aspire to capture paragons with prince
ly fortunes, but are willing to take any
thing respectable and Noteworthy that
Providence may throw in their way
The rock ahead of your naughty Junos
and coquettish Hebes is fastidiousness
They reject and reject, until nobody
cares to WOO them. Men don't like to
be snubbed nor to be trified with-a
lesson that thousands, of pretty women
learn too late. Mrs. Hannah More, a
very excellent and pious person, who
knew whereof she wrote, recommends
every unmarried sister to close with the
offer of the first good sensible Christian
lover who falls in her way. But ladie.
whose mirrors, aided by the glamour oI
vanity, assure them they were born iol
conquest, pay no heed to this sort of ad.
vice.
1t is a noteworthy fact that homely
girls generally get better husbands thar
fall to the lot of their fairer sisters
Men who are caught merely by prett,
face and figure do not as rule amoun
tomuch. The epractical, useful, thought
ful portion of mankind is wisely conten
with unpretending excellence.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-08-17

years, the language Of flowers has been
in use. 1t is certainly appropriate that
those forms Of expression, constantly
employed in the communication of the
thoughts and feelings which emanate
from love, the most besutiful sentiment,
should be committed to the keeping ol
flowers, the most beautiful objects in
nature. For the especial benefit Of
those who may have occasion for them,
We give some Of the definitions most COM
monty in use: S..
Blue Bell wish to lead a single
life.
Boxwood-Tell me that you love me
truly.
Columbine-You are most too fool
ish.
Clover Blossoms, Red-I have Sc
cret to tell you.
Glover Blossoms, Whlte-I love
another better than you.
Dandelion-Are you a smiling little
fiirt.
Daisy-I will share your delightful
sentiments.
Dahlia-Your charms l cannot re.
sist.
Fuchsia-T am true to you.
Flags-Cold and dreary is my heart.
Flowery Locust-I love you but
love another.
Geranium--I am lonely without you.
Grass-Useful but not very hand
Hollyhock-Youa are most too ambi-
tious.
Hyacinth-Have you good faith'
lceplant-You look cold.
Ivy can only be your friend and
nothing more.
Lily am patient.
Lilac-You are my first and only true
love.
Lady slipper-You are too tickle.
Locust Blossom-l have loved you
long and well.
Marigold-Be very cautious.
Mulberry shall not survive YOU.
Mignonette-I love you more for not
being more handsome.
Myrtle-l love you truly.
Magnolia-I have none on earth bet.
ter than you.
Morning Glory-Love, love me.
Mock Orange--Can you keep Sc
cret.
Narcissus-Your love for yourself is
better than for me.
Orange Flowers-Charity-a virtue
all should have.
Oleandcr-Be careful, nv dear.
Peach Blossoms shall never love
another as have loved YOU.
Peppermint-Warmth OF feeling.
Peony, Red love to be with my
dear.
Peony, White-Why do you keep me
waiting SO long'
Pink am happy in your presence.
Rose-t'eranium-l prefer light hair
and blue eyes.
Rose Damask-I love you, but am
too bashful to tell you.
Rose, Withered-Departed beauty.
Sunilower-You are made of deceit.
Sycamore-I am cautious to know
your secrets.
Spruce love you, but you love an
other.
Snow-ball-Believe me, that love
you.
Shrub-You are too fancy.
Straw Flowers-You are too bold.
Tulips-iou have my devoted affec.
tions.
Violet Blue-I will be faithful until
death.
Wild Tansy-I declare war against
you.
White Violet am innocent.
White Rose have great preference
Of married state.
Wild Dai>y-Farewell, Ileave YOU
forever.
White Rosebud am too Young to
marry.
Wax Plant-What makes you look
so sad my dear.
Yellow Pink scorn your rich offer
ing
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-08-17

BoSToN Boy on HENs.-The Boston
Courier prints the following boys COM
position Hens Is curious animals.
They don't have no nose, nor no teeth,
nor no ears. They swaller their vittles
whole and chaw it up in their crops in
side of em. The outside of hens Is gem
orally put inter pliers and made
inter feather-dusters. The inside of a
hen is sometimes filled up with mar
bles and shirt-buttons and sich. A hen
is very much smaller than good many
other animals, hut they'll dig up more
tomato vines than anything that amt
hen. Hens is very useful to lay eggs
for plum pudding. skinny bates eat SO
much plum-pudding once that it set him
inter the collery. Hens has got wings
and can fy when they are scarf. I cut
NV Uncle Williams hens neck off with
a hatchet and II scarf her TO DEATH
Hens sometimes makes very fine spring
chickens.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-08-17

BUSINESS HABITS ON THE Farm
As most farmers labor with a view to
profit, is it not little strange that the
various operations on the farm are not
conducted on business principles Is
IT not strange that scarcely any effort is
ever made by farmers to ascertain the
actual cost of a bu>hel of grain, or
pound of pork, beef or wool, How can
the farmer know that his business is
profitable unless he takes some means
(" ascertain the cost of production -
How can he know whether he is pro-
ducing crop at a cost far less than it
commands in the market If he does not
keep an account of the expenditures in
producing it: We venture to saw that
not one farmer in fifty recognizes or
carries into practice this fundamental
principle of business, so important to
success in any other occupation. How
is il possible for the farmer to prosper
unless his income is greater than his
outgo: 1t is serious question. and
one which every farmer should ask
himself-ls my income sufficient to ex-
coed the amount of my outgo:
Herein lies the necessity oft the great.
est care in keeping a strict account of
the production and the cost of putting
the products OF the farm upon the mar
ket, at the most favorable times and in
the most economical manner. Ii one
does not know what his expenses are.
how Is he know whether he is daily
becoming poorer and poorer or not'
Hard As the times are it will be some
satisfaction To know that one has kept
the expenses OF the farm and the house
hold within the limit of his income. Ii
Is only by close attention to economy
in little things, and BY the practice of
constant selt-denial, in such hard times
As the present. when there is constant
shrinkage in values, that one can ex-
pect TO prosper. Not only should the
successful farmer keep an accurate ac-
count of the real cost of labor. rent of
premises and cost of living, but, when
cropping seasnn is over, he should de-
wise some means To continue clearing
expenses. His teams should not be
idle, for it is better that they do enough
to pay for their keeping than thev should
stand idle. Ii large wages cannot be
earned, small wages can. and il is bet
ter TO take small wages and keep hands
and teams busy than to remain idle. and
thus consume what has already been
earned. We repeat, then, that It is not
only necessary tina, we should keep
posted as to cost Of production, the
kinds OF stock which are the most pro
titable, but We should follow farming As
we would any other occupation. in a
business way, ii we expect to make it
peeuniary success.-Rurai World.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-08-17

GicCLING GIRLs.-Al lady writer gives
the following well-merited remarks on
what she terms ''giggiing giris:''
The te-hees. Perhaps you don't
know them by that name. Well, then,
suggest better. They are the salt Of
our society, in one sense; girls of good
minds-minds that will be good if they
survive the giggiing age, girls Of good
families, well-dressed. polite, and fine
looking, but possessed Of the insane
idea that they must laugh upon all occa-
-, WAstAer tloso b = Svf6inR loSses-
rant It or not-else they are not jolly,
gay girls and lively company. A bevy
Of them came into the Public Library
the other day. One had Just had an
adventure, which was to be related.
She dropped into char, bent over and
held her sides. and they all chorused
in. They hadn't heard it yet; but OF
course it would be awful funny when il
was told. She was coming up X street
when she stepped ou rotten plank
te he and down she went. Oh dear !
tie he,-and her foot got tangled
sNAA Suoioss tc uS Ic .-dUu q man
came along with a horrid check shirt
on--he! he big checks; perfectly
horrid he and helped her up-he
he! Then a waving of the bodies back
and forth, and grand "te he" all to-
gether. They were splendid girls
speak sincerely. But what an exh,bi-
tions saw an old graybeard take a
book he didn't want, and hurry away.
Then another girl took it up, and said
her book was so comical she had Just
howled over the! he! They all
must read it, they would laugh so. As
if that was the chief end and and aim
Of a girls existence. When a man is
amused he laughs with gusto, and then
straightens his face till the next time.
And it has some meaning. But the
perpetual grin or giggle is detestable
AT lecture recently l saw six young
ladies seemingly convuised with laugh.
ter for FIVE minutes or more at the &C.
cidental dropping of paper of candle.
over the floor. think can 90 into a
social parlor and select the groups OF
married ladies from those of the girl.
not by their faces nor by their dresses
but by the amount of giggling DONE
Matrimony subdues the snickerer.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-08-17

4 DONATION on CoNpITIoS.-There
were score or more women gathered
together at Mr.. Johnson's house. Mr..
Johnson is a good-hearted man, a respec-
table citizen, though he is rather skep-
tical about some things. The women
had Just organized The foreign benev-
olent society" when Mr.. Johnson en-
tered the room. He was at once APP
pcaled to donate few dollars as foun-
dation to work on, and Mrs. Graham
added: ''lt would be so pleasant in
after years for you to remember that
you gave this society its first dollar and
its first kind word"
He slowly opened his wallet, drew
out a ten-dollar bill, and as the ladies
smacked their lips and clapped their
hands, he asked: "Is this society or
ganized to aid the poor of foreign coun-
tries -
"Yes-yes-yes! p they chorused.
"Yes-yes
"WclI, now" said Johnson, as he
folded the bill in tempting shape,
'thcre are twenty married women here.
If there are fifteen of you who can
make oath that you have combed your
chidren's hair this morning, washed
the dishes. blacked the cook stove and
made the beds, I'll donate this SO.
II have, answeredtwo otthe crowd,
and the rest said: why, now, Mr..
Johnson -
"lf fifteen of you make oath that your
husbands are not wearing socks with
holes in the heels, this money is yours, y
continued the wretch.
"Just hear HIM" they exclaimed,
each one looking at the other.
IF ten of you have boys wi,hou,
holes in the knees of their pants. this
* goes to the sociey - said Johnson.
"Such man - they whispered.
"lf there are five pairs OF stockings
IN this room that don't need darning Ill
hand over the money! he went on.
mir. Johnson" said Mrs. Graham,
with great dignity, "the rules of this
society declare that no money shall be
contributed except by members: and as
YOU are not member beg that YOU
will withdraw and let Us proceed with
the routine business"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-08-17

GOVERNOR TILpEN's HousrHoLD.-
The members of Governor Tilden'
household at Albany, are his sister, Mrs.
Pelton, sedate. matronly widow lady,
her son, Colonel Pelton, aud his wife
and daughter, the latter little lady oi
twelve summers, who has lived with the
Governor since she was two wears old.
So il may be seen that the bachelor
Governor and prospective bachelor Pres
ldent is as pleasantly surrounded, social
ly, as most married gentlemen. He has
his pets, and they all seem to encourage
and repay his kindness. In the event
of his election. should such be the re-
suit Of the coming canvass, Mrs. Pelton
could not fail TO prove as graceful and
accomplished hostess in Washington
as she is universally acknowledged to
be in Albany. She has resided with
the Governor since his Inauguration,
and being as affable and entertaining a>
he Is himself. she has contributed In no
small measure to the enjoymen, of bis
guests.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-08-17

VAST A DoLLAR.-'.Ten cents more
sir: trade-dollars are only worth 81
cents, and we cannot take them for any
more than their market value"
The speaker was a clerk in a we'll
known business establishment on Mont
gomery street, the person addressed un-
mistakably foreign in costume and Eng
lish in feature: the transaction which
called forth the remark, the rendering
of trade-dollar in payment Of bill.
law, hem, sir, you don't mean to say
that-aw-you-aw- take a dol
lar for a dollar: - said the foreign gen.
tleman, with look of wonderment.
Il said we can't take trade-dollars,
sir. for more than 90 cents, replied the
clerk, good naturedly but firmly.
'.Well sir, demme, sir, If this is not
the most demnible country that have
ever seen, SIR" cxcitedly remarked the
tenderer of the trade-dollar. "Here is
a coin, sir bearing the-aw-stamp, sir.
of the Government-aw-of the United
States which processes to be a-aw-
to be dollaw, and vet. sir, you say j,
is only worth 90 cents
Just the remark which made, sir, .
said the still complacent clerk.
IL am Just form the colonies, sir,
said the now thoroughly disguised Gus
toner, "am-hem-an Engsishman, sir,
as you may probably have observed.
Now-hem-in the old country, sir, a
shilling is shilling and a guinea is a
guinea, and supposed dollaw in this
country was dollaw. But-aw-hem
AS YOU say" he continued. ''tl.is is
not dollaw; NAV ] ask you, sir, what
is the dollaw in this blasted country %
1t is unnecessary to say that the conun.
drum remains unanswered.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-08-17

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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-08-17

g. George III. was extremely pune
tual, and expected punctuality from ev-
cry one. Lord H was the most
punctual person who attended on his
Majesty. He had an appointment one
day with the King at Windsor at 12
o'clock. On passing through the hall
the clock struck IL. on which his lord
ship, in his rage at being half minute
teo late. raised his cane and broke the
glass of the clock. The King reminded
him that he was little beyond his
time. which he excused as we'll as he
could. At the next audience the King.
as he entered the room, exclaimed.
H, how came YOU to strike the
clock" The clock struck first. YOUR
Majesty. The King laughed heartily
at the grave manner in which Lord
H justified himself, the mock So
iemnlty of the answer adding zest to the
bon mot.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-08-17

DEATH.-Why should men be afraid
TO die : II the soul lose this poor man
sion OF hers by the sudden conflagration
OF disease or by the slow decay of age
IS she therefore homeless and shelter.
less If she cast away this soiled and
tattered garment is she therefore naked /:
A child looks forward to a new suit and
does IT joyfully: We cling to our rags
and foulness. We should welcome
death as one who brings us tidings of
long-lost titles to large family estate,
and set out gladly to take possession.
though maybe not without a natural
tear for the humber home we are leav-
ing. Death always means us a kind
ness though il has often a gruif way OF
offering it.-LsrsN.