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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-08-29
ADMINISTRATIONS, NOTICE.

OypAaas C6HYs Of 81 MHgy's C0RMfy, SET:
July Is, I5Te.
MRDERED BY TIE COURT, That Emily
~ Abel and Wm. A. Fenwiek, AdmFs. Of
JOHN L. ABEI.L.,
late Of Sc. Mays county, Maryland, deceased,
give the notice required by law 70 the deceased
creditors 20 exhibit their claims and that the
same be published once week for six successive
weeks in the st. Mary's Beacon.
Test: JANEs T. N. RALET,
Register Of Wills for st. Mary county.
NOTICE.
Inpursuanre ofthe above order, wehereby give
notice that we have obtained from the Orphans
Court Of Sc. Mary's county, Maryland, letters
Of administration on the personal estate Of JOHN
L. ABELL, late Of said county, deceased. All
persons having claims against the said deceased
are hereby notified to exhibit the same with the
proper vouchers attached thereto 20 the subscri-
bers, on or before the Goth day Of January 1879
they will otherwise by law be excluded from the
benefits of the said estate All persons indebted
70 the deceased are requested TO make immediate
payment to the subscribers.
EMILY ABEL,
WA. A. FENwICK,
Administrators.
July /, 1873 -6w-
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-08-29
RATIFICATION NOTICE.
JAS. E. Clagett,
VS..
Ransom Bemau and wife.

In the Circuit Court for st. Mary's
county, sitting as Court of Equity.
No. 474 N. Z.
nRDERED this 18th day of Au-
- gust, 1873. that the sale made and
reported BY Philip III. Snowden, Trus-
tee in this cause, be ratified and con-
firmed, unless cause to the contrary be
shown on or before the End Monday of
Sept. 1873, provided a copy Of this or.
der be published in the st. Mary's
BEACON, once a week for three success
sive weeks priOrto the said End Monday
of September.
The Report states that the land sold
for $3.50.
J. FRANK FORD,
Clerk.
True copy, Test -
]. FRANK FORD,
Clerk.
Aug. Is, 1s78-3w.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-08-29

OFFICE FOR THE TREATMENT or ALI
DISEASES.
DR.. Grant successfully treats Asthma, Bron.
chitis, Incipient Consumption, CRtarrh, and all
diseases Of the Throat and Lungs.
You poor sufferers with the Asthma, who have
been treated by many able Physicians without
benefit, consult Dr. Grant, he can cure you. Or,
If you have the Bronchitis, Ineipient C0nsump-
ton or Catarrh, do not be discouraged, for DR..
Grant can remove the disease aud restore you 70
perfect health. IF you are suffering with Rheu-
matIsn, Dyspepsia, piles, Liver Complaint, Fits,
Partial Paralysis, and Poisonous Diseases Of the
Blood, affecting the throat and nose, Scrofala,
and all Blood and Skin Diseases, despair not,
DR.. Grant can cleanse the blood from all impu-
rites. Persons afflicted with nervous debility,
vital weakness and general prostration Of the
nervous and physical system, have hope and
place yourself under the treatment Of DR.. Grant
who has cured hundreds Of patients, when othel
Physicians have failed, and saved them from q
premature grave. II you have diseases OF th'
Kidneys, Gravel or any Urinary disease, Dia'
betis, Dropsy, apply Immediately to DIR. Grant
Many are suffering with ringing IN the Ears, Of
fensive discharges from the Ears, partial blind.
ness, partial deafness, you can be cured, consult
DR.. Grant before Il Is too late.
Reliable persons In every part OF the city and
State can testify 20 DR.. Grants great success In
treating the above named diseases.
REMEMBER, DR.. Grant treats all diseases o
every name and nature, and will visit the sick
day and night. Call or write, stating symP
toms. Medicine sent by express. Consultation
rec. Nov. 8, lsT7-ly.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-08-29

The Registration Act Of 1876 Sec. 4,
as amended provides, as follows:
THAT at the times and places Of which
notice shall be so given, the said res
pective Officers of Registration, shall
proceed to strike from the list OF quail
flied voters, the names Of all persons
IN their respective wards, or election
districts, known or made known TO them,
who have died or removed from the pre-
cinct or election district in which they
have been registered, or who may not
be residents thereof or entitled TO vote
therein, or have become disqualified
under the provision Of the second and
third Sections, of the first Article OF
the Constitution, and shall deliver to
any person, whose name appears on the
said list of qualified voters, and who
may be DESTROYS of registering else
where certificate of registration and
shall strike from the books Of registra-
ton. the names OF all persons so apply
ing for certificates of registration, as
also the names OF all dead, removed or
disqualified persons, or of persons who
may not be resident Of the precinct
or election district in which he Is reg
istered or may not be entitled to vote
therein, under the Constitution and
Laws OF this State, as the case may
be: and shall also state in such books the
cause for such striking of of the names
respectively, and to register the name Of
every person who shall apply TO said
officers 10 be registered as a qualified
voter, who shall satisfy them that he
possesses, or before the day Of election
next ensuing, will possess the requisite
qualifications under the Constitution OF
the United States, and The laws made
IN pursuance thereof, and Of the Con-
stitution OF the State Of Maryland, and
the qualifications Of age, citizenship
and residence, and Is not disqualified
under the provisions Of the second and
third sections, Of FIRST Article Of the
Constitution, and before registering any
person as a qualified voter, the said Of
| f;cer of Registration shall administer to
him tho following oath or affirmation :
saI, -, do solemnly swear or affirm,
that / will true answers make to all
questions necessary to ascertain my
qualification or disqualification 10 be
resistered as a qualified voter," bat
nothing herein contained shall be con-
ssrued to authorize said Registers TO
ask any questions touching any cause OF
disqualification not expressly enumera-
| ted in the Constitutes oil The State oil
Maryland. or Of the United States.
] Aug. 10. lS7S-td.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-08-29

III can make make money fisster &c work Eor M
than At anything else Capital not required; We
twill start you. 81 per day ~ home made
tine Costly outfit and terms free. address
TGUE q Co., Augusta. Maine
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-08-29

Diaun BeautifhlSq. Grand Pianos, pricesi 200,
| ldnU only S275. Magnificent Upright Pianos,
price 81 ZOO, only $2T5. ElegantUpright Pianos,
price $500, only SITS. Pianos,7 octave $l25,
q $l3s. New Styles. Organs $35. Organs,
sss s s" s Church E Organ r Is ss Pss.
ror Top Organs only $l05. Beautiful ParloE
Organ. price $40, only sos. Fraud Exposed,
$500 reward. Read Craps for the Unwary''
and Newspaper about the cost Of Pianos and Or
eans, SENT FREE. Please address DANIEL
+. BEATTY, Washington, n. ].
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-08-29
FRESH
" EAT MARKET.

4 respectfully inform my friends, and the pablo
! In general, that viii open . FRESH MEAI
MARKET II Moore's Hotel, LeonardSown, on OF
abost the l0sh Of MGy, Instant. Orders pFUmpa-
u attended 70.
Nay :, leJs-lf. J. GROSS.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-08-29
Liver COMPLAINT.

When from any Of the numerous inci-
ting causes Che Liver begins TO act ahnor.
maily, the bile remains I'm the system,
Whaling and perverting every vital pro-
cese, and causing Boils, Carbuncles,
Blotches, Pimplcs, Coughs, Bronchitis,
Asthma, Consumption, Dysentery, Kid
I1ey and Bladder diseases, and many other
disorders. all originating directly or indi-
rectly from the Liver. Keller's Vegetable
Life Drops induce the healthy action oe
the Liver by providing for the removal Of
Che hillary constituents by the Bowels.
Kidneys and Skin.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-08-29
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Orphans Court Of st. Mary's county, Set
August 10, 1873.
NRDERED BY THE COURT, That Mary r.
- Smith and b. Harris Camalier Ad-
ministrators Of LOGAN o. SMITH, late Of
St. Mary's county, Maryland, deceased, give the
notice required by law to the deceased's credi-
tors to exhibit their claims and that the same be
published once n week for six successive weeks in
the st. Mary's Beacon.
Test: JAMES T. M. RALEY,
Register Of Wills for st. Mary's county.
NOTICE.
In pursuance ofthe above order, we hereby give
notice that we have obtained from the Orphans
Court Of ST. Mary's county, Maryland, letters OF
administration on the personal estateofL Logan o.
Smith, late Of said CO., deceased. All persons
having claims against the said deceased are here
by notified to exhibit the same with the proper
vouchers attached thereto 10 the subscribers, on
or before the I4th day OF Feb. 1879, they win
otherwise by law be excluded from the benefits
Of she said estate. All persons indebted to the
deceased are requested 70 make immediate pay
ment 70 the subscribers.
MARY +. SMITH.
d. HARRIS CAVALIER,
Aug. 10, leTs-6w.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-08-29
ViEinia Female Institute,

STAUNT0N, VIRGINIA.
RKv. n. II. PRrLEEPs, Rector, assisted BY q fun
corps Of experienced officers. The saith annual
session win commence Sept. llth, 1873. Build
ings spacious, with gas and hos and cold water.
Heated by steam. Extensive grounds. Patro-
mage from 10 States School frst-class. Terms
reduced. Seven churches within three minutes
walk. For catalogue, address the Rector.
Aug 9, lS16-zt.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-08-29

G7 A DAY to Agents canvassing for the FIRE
SIDE visitcr. Terms and 0atnt Free. Ad-
dress P. q. VICKERY, Augusta, Maine.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-08-29

In the introduction Of KeIleris Vege-
table Lie Drops. q new departure has
been instituted. Instead Of appealing 70
The credulity and desperation Of The sick,
The judgment Of ell 10 addressed In "a
Brief Manual Of Purgative and DcpuFa-
live Medicine" Ito be had Of druggists
free of charge, and given with every bot
lie Of the Drops, written for those who,
having perception Of their diseases, can
intelIigcnily apply the principles therein
contained, with tho assurance Of relief
and cure Of
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-08-29
WO0DST0WN ACADEMY.

A thorough, home-Iike school. Good class OF
patrons. Pupils prepared for Swarthmore. Pre-
Parafi0a Of teachers a specially. Careful super
vision. Fine healthy location. Very mcder.
ate rates. For catalogue, address A.'C. NOR
RIS, A. NJ. Woodstown, N. J.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-08-29

|is directed 10 ,As
hunds, elsewhem
| Be seen that slss
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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-08-29

b for July, has
S@tt Publish
FORK: The fol-
contents:
|rgus she nscs-
siabiishment Of
|makss l'e House
3 intcib eoua-
In.
Worship Of The
sting account
nHnal festivals
nsse mOnarchs.
NOT an imlta-
imported from
riehy tells tIss
reaiened ruiz
n.
Sshgar." An
e events now
On . careful
George EIIofS
he repatasion
Empire.n4@,'
on appointed
turbanres ia
sr Of 1915.
Contends
sustain the
aggrandiso-
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-08-29
DYSPEPSIA.

The possession Of pure blood depends
upon good digestion; for where dcranee-
ment Of the digestive function exists
disease inevitably results, and Dyspep.
sia, with all Of its terr0rs and t0rturea.
becomes established.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-08-29
KeIIcr's Vegetable Life Drops

are q specific for DYsPEPszA, On IyDf-
uRsEzoN, FLAFULENCY, HEARTBtIRN
CRAAGPS NAUSEA aud VOMITING, Pains
In the Head, Side and Back, Palpitation
Of the Heart, HypOchondria, and all that
ciAss Of diseases arising from Indigestion.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-08-29
DIR. SIDNEY d. GRANT,
NO. 81 NORTH STREET,

BALTIMORE, ND.
OFFICE FOR THE TREATMENT or AL
DISEASES.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-08-29

Aug. Is. 1S7S-3t.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-12-07
A HISTORICAL CURIOSITY.

a
We have in onr possession dark-color>
ed stone. found by Mr.. John McBee in the
waters of the South Umpqna, some six
miles south Of Roseburg. Il weighs some
thing near Eve pounds. is irregular in
shape, it's surface is nearly smooth and ap>
pears TO have been subjected to the wash
ings of the waters for great number OF
years. On two sides OF this stone are hier-
oglyphics evidently carved BY the hand Of
man. In one instance there seems to have
been carved mans name--and long one
ner now unknown, perhaps. only to the
learned scholar, whose education has been
incre, sed by schooling in the tombs of tne
Egyptians. or i'll decy pheriug the instrlp'
tions fonnd upon the tables If the As y
sylians. There can be no decept on in the
matter ct the age of the stone. or the fact
that the carving was done many Years ago;
since the rock shows that AZ one time the
Inscriptions were on u iusdt. OF the rock,
through growth in formation; and since
then water has worn enough away 10 vet
leave the carving plaiu enough To be seen
by the naked eye. We shall show this
specimen of the first inhabtant's" work
10 Professor Condor when h. visits Roses
burg. Knowing that SO tar as history
teaches no rude, sava-e hand did the
work, we will in the meantime wonder
wha.of the pas the stone can tell when
placed in the hands Of one who, through
study. yetliyes To interpret the language
of Tie dead
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-12-07
Worth Twice the SUR .

We have just received copy Of The
Chicago Ledger, the leading family paper
of the west, which is now entering upon
its seventh volume The Ledger is a forty
eight column weekly. printed in bold
plain type easily 10 be read by young
aud old, and is filled with choice stories.
aud reading matter If interest to every
household. This excellent journal is sur
piled Ia subscribers, postage paid, for the
low price Of 81 80 per year. In order to
increase its present large list of readers.
the publishers of e Ledger have made a
new contract for several thousand fine
Nickel-piatpd English Steel-barrel.and-
Cylinder SevensShot Revolvers-22 calls
bcr--which they propose 10 distribute 10
'helr subscribers al cost. ard therefore OF
fer one Of these elegant weapors ol defense
and The Ledger tor one year tor S3 90.
The revolver will be sent by mail. postage
paid. on receipt of the price. They have
already distributed 5000 revolvers and are
mailing buudretis daily Now ia the best
time to get first-elas revolver and the best
paper III the country tor less than half The
actual worth of either Three sample cop
les will be sent To any ldress for ten cts.
Address The Ledger. Chicago, Ill.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-12-07
MINING NEWS.

From various sources we gather the fol-
lowing information OF the mines of Jack
| son county.
The diggings on the Hamilton claim
near Uniontown, are progressing finely. A
hydraulic is being put up.
The Centennial Mining Company. in
the Willov Springs District, has as hy~
draulic in position and awaiting White
rain.
The monster derrick for the Sterling
Company Was taken from Roseburg last
week, and has lrobabIy reached the mine
by this time.
1t is stated that Capt. Kelly has trans
ferred the Covote mines to some cs pitaiists
who are intending to push The work for>
ward The pure rasing parties are Port
land capita ISIS who ar. able 20 invest con-
siderable money without delay,
TIE Grand Apologize Company are now
pushing their work forward with activity.
Their pipe and giant are on the ground and
SION three miles of ditch will be compet-
I'd. when sluciu2 will be commenced
Rodenburger, Critzer & Rast's ditch from
East Tom creek to their claims in the
Grave srgek district. three miles dis
tant. is non completed and fair head of
water is running through it, The coulia
ny is putin on 1900 feet Of pipe ana a
giant.
An excitement in josephine county, on
account of recent discoveries on Silver
creek. has broken out. 1t in said that in
one claim over two hundred dollars were
tiken out in five days There is quite
rush for that locality, aud douhtiess ~e
shall hear startling news from Silver creek
son.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-12-07
zine Safe.

The county has purchased fine safe
same style as the first new one purchased
by Floed & Haynes, ,-and the old one was
Transferred to The manufacturers in part
payment of the whole amount paied. The
new safe weighs 3,4O0 pounds, and, differ
ent from the first. the last purchase is bur
e ar prnof--being prov,d with steel vault,
rubber pads. and all cher late improve
mrnt- The agent with whom the con-
tract was mada offers to put five Thousand
dollars in the safe and allow any proies-
sionaI burglar twelve. hours timt 20 open
the same, aud II successful, permit the pur-
glar 10 take the monty inside in payment
for his services. Feeii his responsibility
as custodian OF tue public funds, and being
the careful oftieiui he Is, Treasurer Wright
is highly pleased with the new piece oi
furniture in his iii ce,
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-12-07
LOCAL NOTES.

Look at the new ads.illt
Weather cool and pleasant.
Farmers everywhere busy.
Potatoes for sale at the Grange sar.-
house.
Velvet grass seed for sale at the Grange
warehouse.
Soon will commence the Oakland city
election contest.
Fine Tlilamook butter at c. Cohen's The
bes, in the mar!i.t
Since our last dose, the Oakland cores
ponden, has left us alone. Sensible
"Unc!e JIM" Comstock ana lady are IN
the city, visiting their many friends.
Woodward, the ssddler and harness
maker. is selling hnrse-collars TO tit AZ his
asao harness shop
Fresh garden seeds in endless quantities
and from the best sued growers. jus re-
ceiyed Al Hamlton's drugstore.
Rev. J. J Suiton expects To preach in the
Wiley school house on sabbath Dec loth,la
II o'cIock A NJ. All sreinvited to attend.
Mrs. r. Thomas, Miss Fannie and the
baby, paid Roseburg a visit during the
week, They were guests y Mrs Sol Aora-
ham.
Rev. K. w. Dixon will preach DIV in
the Roberts srtek school house, on Sabbath
Dec 22nd, arl1 o'clock A. Al. cordial IN
vitation il extended to all.
A dramatic entertainment, the proceeds OF
which are to be applied to charitable pur-
poses. will be given on New Years ewes
ming by number of amateurs.
Mr.. J. Booth has gone below to take
commercial course Of study We wish him
n wise instruction and insure him h hearty
wecorne from his many friends, npon his
return.
A letter received by his wife, states that
Mr.. SOL Abraham has lust recovered from
a severe spell of tever and ague. He will
probably not return from San francisco un-
til about Christmas.
Col. Ross, OF jackson county, pas SEQ
through town IN Friday morning en- route
for Salem. From him we learn shat it is
expected the Investigating com nttee will
close its labors within two weeks time
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-12-07
A DEAR SCHOOL.

If, as reported, next Spring shall bring
TO this State second visitation of the hor
rors of an Indian outbreak then the Cow
erument will learn there is no use 10 tenn
porize with the savage through religion,
indian agents, and probably Turn him over
to the inexorable but just control ef ,th,
military. The massAcres oi the Rack Hills.
the unhappy late of Custar, aud his brav,l
followers. and the Indian Inarders in Mons
ians, Idaho and Oregon have done much
toward educating the bubble mind in the
right direction: but it seems that the teac
20 icy must Ire followed. more men, women
and children he massacrrd, and more terri
tory laid waste, before our Government
earns. as did England. that nothing bui
tie force oi arms can force the savage to
'ntnued submission 10 the law. | is u
dear school of experience in which to find
tue truth, but mistaken philanthfophy il.
the Eas'. where knowledge of The Indian IS
learned from tohaccon,sts' signs, will per-
nit no other.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-12-07
THE ENTERTAINMENT.

The entertainment given Thursday even
ing by the P.esbyt rian church aad its
friends was a decided success. and therefore
Il pleasure 10 all VIII, contributed Ia Thr
&, sired end. Tue friends os the church.
hnuid first thank Mr. A r. Fnt for the
ndotni able Zeal he displayed in putting
the enterprise upon safe an popular
.uotin.. and also Mr. John Dascomb ior
securing Mrs, JarIry's wax>iigar-.s, whtcf
contributed SO nuci that " ,s plt. sar,D.e
10 tlckle the fancy OF the audience. We
cuuuot particular "a to the extent We tiesir
since we have not the time or space at our
Iisposal; but We can mention thos. who
earned the applause o' the public Miss
Lulu Wills gave an interesting .ecilaIiou
Of the "Nrw Church Doctrine while Mi
Ellie Ragon won the appia1se OF all present
in the same line I'VE, singing of Miss
I'LL was exceedingly fine, as was also tie
iI-,rumeutal music and singing OF that acr
c,mplsheI pianist Mrs De Souzer. The
attractions If the entertame were he
reciations of Mvsdames Benjamin and
Comstock Both ladies are, without doubt.
graduates fir IN the school of e'oe,stion: Ma
ture has given them perfect voice, f:rure
end exception of ;he sublime; that they
Were perfect in their rsci,ations was natural
with them The instrumental music of
Master E. Fitzhueh afforded surprise and
pleasure to all. and it Is generally voted
that the time will come when he will be n
master of music. Mrs. farley" Mrs New
comb) was also a character. Of which it il
needless for US to speak; whether az
Mother Gale" or "Nrs Jarley.' Mrs.
Newromb leaves no chance for inult to be
found with the actress approximations
The receipts were 800.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-12-07
New Mail Contractor Fizzled.

We hav it from til. most r-liable au>
thority that Williams, the new mail con-
trsctor, has resigned the idea of c,rrying
the : Mails letween this place and
Reading. A dispatch received at this place
states I at Mr. Wniiams has turned over
to the PRESENT com any carving tie
mails his con -act, and hat Barlow & San
the asst contract made Wiilemsi4 SEEMS,
could not buy enough to stock the T. ad and
lufill the / rms of tie csniract, or the
amount the bld TO run stage-liae like
The pres- one in operation he, weeii Roses
burg and l.ead ng. require Ab1th
brains and sh, and Mr. WI iams confes-
ses he DOES hold full hand ("
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-12-07
Unsettled.

1t appelrs thas the Iniians of Eastern
Oregon and Washington Territory are far
from BEING satisfied win last years out>
RACES, aud are preparing to repeat the
work of murder. The military depart
ment are pr, vented from taking any pre-
cautiona,y measures, by he authorities az
Washington City. We'may reasonably ex>
pee, thet the terrible devastati0ns OF last
summer will again disturb the peace and
prosperity OF the country. 1t may be that
the vigorous charges made against the
management of InJian affairs by General
Sheridan may change ths attitude oi' the
War Department. We hope it will have
that effect