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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-09-19

The entertainment Of the Ladies Memorial AS
ISOLATION Of wessmoreIapd county, Va, which was
advertised in our last issue 10 take place on the
2eth instant At the Society's Hall, Lsonardtown,
win come o. on Monday night neEt The 73rd
instant, on which occasion the Steamer Tbomp-
son viii make special call az our wharf 10 land
visitors from Virginia. The dramatic part Of
the entertainment win consist Of the Lady Of
Lyons and other plays, after which m apprcpri-
ate speech win Be delivered By the celebrated
Virginia orator, W. W. Walker. Admittance,
50 cents-ehildren under IL, IS cents. As in
Dictated above, the entertainment will be under
the auspices Of the Ladies' Memorial Association
Of westmoreland and the entire proceeds win
be devoted TO the payment Of the balance due on
the monument TO the Coniederate Dead at Mon
tross, Va. An object 50 meritOsiOus 90 this, with
the dramatic and oratorical attractions named,
viii doubtless have the eject ofaitracting large
81. Mary's audience 10 the Hall on the occasion
Of the entertainment which, don't forget viii be
Monday night, the 3srd instant. Doors open at
half-past 5-performance TO commence at $50.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-09-19

PUBLIC MEETING ON TUEsDAY.-In
pursuance Of a call, meeting was held
al the Court House, Leonardtown, on
Tuesday, Sept. 18th instant. il was or
ganized by calling Jas. b. Grason 20 the
Chair, who addressed the meeting in an
appropriate and forcibIe manner, setting
forth the grievances Of the teachers and
people against the administration Of The
present school authorities, as also point
ing out defects IN the present school
law, eondemning the appropriations to
the various Colleges and Academies
throughout The State, denouncing them
as not of the slightest benefit 10 the peo-
pie at.large.
Upon mo'ion Of +. N. Holmes. IgE.
+. MatiingIy was called upon to act as
Secretary, after which Mr.. Holmes de-
livered an address,, offering At the con-
clusion the following preamble and res
olutiOns, which were adopted:
WHEREAS, we believe that the pres
ent Board OF School Commissioners for
81. Mary's county have ceased 10 pro-
mote the educational interests OF said
couhty; and whereas We believe that
the present Examiner of public schools
has performed the duties Of his Office IN
an arbitrary, partial and vnjsst manner
therefore be II resolved by the citizens
and teachers here assembled
/. That we express our unqualified
disapproval Of the recent acts of the
School Board, and that We specially de-
nounce the course of Examiner Thomas
as beng calculated TO work the greatest
Infschief to the public school system.
ii. That we urgently desire the res
ignation Of The Commissioners and Ex-
aminer of the public schools, and for
that purpose that a committee of FIVE
be appointed by the Chairman 20 wait
upon His Honor, Judge Ford, and re-
quest in the name Of this assembly their
removal.
The following gentlemen were ap-
pointed TO wait upon His Honor. Judge
Ford, r. N. Holmes, Jos. r. Hancock,
Henry Wingate, DR.. L. j. Sutton and
il. NJ. IL. Yates. During the absence
of the Committee. a political meeting
was called, which prevented any furth-
er proceedings.
IcN. Z. MArTINGLY, Secretary.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-09-19

Though IL was known that Col. Crane, the Re
publican candidate FOR Congress, had invited DR..
HenkIe, the Democratic nominee, to meet him in
Joint discussion ut Lconardeown on Tuesday last,
Il was doubtful whether the Dr.'s arrangements
for the time being would allow him 10 accept, or
whether he did accept, he could make The con-
nection with this place In time Cor Tuesdays
meeting, the Invitation having been given only
q few days before. He was prompt to time, how
ever, and on Tuesday evening the rival candi-
dates appeared on the Court House steps and sd-
dressed quite large gathering, Col. Crane COM
mencing the discussion. We took notes Of the
leading points made BY the two speakers, but
have been unable 10 write them cut in time for
our present issue, and have only space at Pres-
ent 10 Ay, that both made entertaining address
sec and that their manner towards each other
was respectful and courteous throughout.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-09-19

There will be dramatic entertainment to-
Of the rendition Of the play Of the ''Quiet Pani-
lyr by the excellent Amateur Dramatic Company
efour village, the entire proceeds ffom which
win be applied In aid Of the Yellow Fever SuE
fersrs at the South. BY attending the entertain-
ment besides the literary enjOyments in store fer
them, visitors viii hare the Qualification Of con
tributing to the relief Of the plagusstrieken peo
Of Memphis, Granada and New Orleans. Adj
mittanee. IS eents.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-09-19
lCoMNuNrcArEp.

.Nessrs. Editors considerable ex-
element prevails relative TO the recent
examination OF teachers, particularly
among the mechanics. and well diggers.
Instead Of combining the examination to
subjects usually taught in schools, the
teachers were completely non-plssea BY
being questioned upon the subjects Of
artesian wells and house building. Some
who received first-class certificates from
Mr.. Tippett, who was considered man
of literary attainmeBts, received but
fourlh-cIass certificates from the Exam
iner, Capt. George Thomas. and those
who were more familiar with the use Of
n spade or broad axe than mathematics
were placed high upon the list of the
classics.
II Is the opinion among men OF my
profession that the number of carpen-
fers and well diggers are adequate at
present for every emergency, and the
number cannot be increased without Sc
rious disadvantage 10 those who are en-
gagged in this particular branch Of busi-
ness. In those sections of country
where there is q scarcity Of water, /
would suggest that Il would be attended
with less expense to have the water
transported from the lakes and various
streams in the country than by artesian
wells. The subject Of harness making
has been entirely neglected OF has es-
eapea the attention Of "the Titenale"
Of The county. l am acquainted with
persons in Leonsrdtown who are distin-
gaished for The manufacture OF fine bar.
ness and whom am sure would have
no difficulty in obtaining irst-class
certificate.
would SUGGEST that . general super
intendent be appOiated upon the. part Of
the State in this particular branch Of
business, with salary equal 10 that Of
Professor Newell Of 8. $40 per annum
with his travelling expenses, iaclading
best wine and porter, 10 be paid By the
people.
Unless there should be some radical
change in the present school system,
which Is so odsous and ruinons in IFS
present condition, it will not only break
40 the democratic party IN this coaniy,
lat the Stale
A WELE DrGcER.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-09-19

The COaniy Commissioners met On Tuesday
last, present. Allssan, Alvey, Parsons, Bucklcf
and Davis. The Board was engaged mainly in
passing upon Road Reports. An order was
passed 10 assess ell merchants now doing busI-
ness In The county who have not heretofore been
assessed. This amount will Be about $40, 900.
An order was also passed, that the CLERK to the
Board notify the Collectors Of the different dis
triets to assess ell wharves 10 their districts and
make returns TO the Board. VIM. ID. Heard
was appointed Constable In the 3rd district, vice
VIM. II. Ford resigned. His bond washed and
approved. Monthly accounts ofthe Aims House,
amounting TO Ses.42, was presented by ]. Simms
Fenwick ana paid. Several accounts refnnding
taxes paid In srrcr we're passed fcs the Levy Of
1879. The Board them adjourned 10 Wsdnes-
day, the 18th instant, and win be in sesssOu du-
ring the eOaiizaaAes Of TIA Circuit Court.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-09-19

We are requested to announce that there viii
be another nnssiHg Of Citszens and Teachers At
the Court House On Saturday evening next The
2lst instant, 10 further cossseer the subject Of
Public School Affairs In our connsy, che meet
Ing en- Tuesday last beiag unable 70 complete IN
lahors In consequence Of The intervention Of The
joint discussion between Col. Crane and Dr..
Henkle, which came OF at the same place On The
saEe evening".
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-09-19

Having obtained the agency Of this celebrated
soap for Hollywood and vicinity, appeal the
opinion Of some our best people as TO Us merits:
have used "Dobbins Electric Soap" made
by I. L. Cragin & Co., Philadelphia, Pa, and
pronounce IL the best soap have ever used. The
Fapidity and ease with which Il enables one to do
ones washing Is really surprising. Boiling the
clothes b entirely unnecessary and no rubbing 10
needed. ] woLld not be without Il.
Mrs. U. G0oDwTKG.
have no hesitation In saying that no house
keeper should be without Dobbins' Electric Soap.
can heartily recommend II. II Is q charm in
the wash-tub. Mrs. j. n. THOMPSON.
As time, labor and money-saving article,
take pleasure in recommending Dobbins Soap to
my neighbors. IL promises wonders, but does
all Il promises. A. A. WOOD.
desire all my friends and customers to give
this soap one trial, 50 they may know just bow
good the best soap In the q. 8. e. s. c. THoNP.
son, Sole agent, Hollywood, Nd. ye-iet.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-09-19
cireais csurs.

The September Term efour Circuit Court COM
menced On Monday last Judge Ford ON the
bench. Up to present writing, no case Of spe-
cial interest hes engaged thu attention ofthe
Court. Chief Justice Brent and Judge Magru-
der arrived on Tuesday morning and are now
also presiding, making q full bench Of Judges.
Both gentlemen are looking 10 be in excellent
Asalah. We noted, among distinguished counsel
IN attendance, Hon. Frederick Stone and Rich
ard H. Eissen, Of Charles and d. S. Briscoe Of
Baltimore. Its thought that the present term
win not extend mach beyond The present week,
there being les crininal business than usual
and none Of q very aggravated charaetss.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-09-19
OllcIal order frem number S6

OAlcial Order from Number %.
To AR wRsM " nAY cossKzx:
vxIR have made another reduction On The
w price Of sli osr
STOVES AND TIN WARE,
making then cheaper than any hoass in Balti-
more.
We still sell thu cGleArsied TINES COOK
which is undoubfndly ahe leading cooking appa-
ratus ever invented ~ human gEnius. These
are many envious dealers, Who esnnct secure an
agency foF is sale, who VII ~ 20 persuade ycu
% buy some other kind. In order 70 get TIE
eenuine article 70 direct 20 the manuAetnEers
w. y..H. GLUCK,
S n. GAY St., bet. TIE Bridge nnd kront cts-s
Baltimnre, Ma-,
eaa No wAers eiss..
We hare evegy variety Of STOVES N the
marked, &C the Gerry sewea eask prscess
An we ssh Il eoms and ses the quality ana
prices Of 0nf goods
No Peni1enainry mnae Stoves sold b. me-
". J. II. GLUCK,
S. Eorah Cay Street,
hetw. he Bridge ard Er0nt Streets
Sept Is. Is1s-Iyss
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-09-19

We 80 wish pleasure that The citizens Of Ieoa-
aratown have contributed he handsome sum a.
SIS 10 the relisf a TIE Yellow Fever Saferers ~
the South. The moasy vas collected By Mrs. Mary
J. Moore. q our village. and in MonaAy's Sss,
tothe prOprieaors Of which paper IL was sents
We notice an acknowledgment Gifts reception
and its conversion ovcr 70 Mayor IatroAe fnr the
uscs for which Il ms iateaaea.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-09-19

Francis Golden, No. $40, 9Th st., corner Off
has on hand full supply Of Cheap end Fresh
Groceries, including iine Teas, Cofees, Wines.
ETC., ETC., 10 which he invites the attention Of
BEAcox readers. Mr. Golden formerly eonduc-
ted this branch of the trade Of r. A. Golden &
Bro. and win pay prompt attention to all eoun-
try orders. Give him call.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-09-19

~ You can buy anything In the Sewing
Machine line at the established aud reliable On
mosD MIRO. Co., II N. Gar STRKEr, BALTIMORE,
lower than anywAsre else in the country. Among
other inducements, they guarantee all Machines
gears, and furnish ell attachments free.
Gs- Send Cor THAR new illustrated catalogue
Mailed free TO any address. They sell frst-class
machines from so TO $40. Their reputation for
fair dealing 10 well known to many Of your best
citizens
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-09-19

WsnsmaksS.
This old and reliable ready made Clothing
House is now Offering ior sale the best quality Of
Goods made q The latest style. Gentlemen's
Furnishing Goods aud Piece Goods Cor Order
Work, always on hand, Of every variety and Of
the best material. But one price, and that the
lowest. II you wish 10 be satisfied call Al
WANAMAKER's No. l66 w. Baltimore street, Bal
timofe.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-09-19

clethane steee.
We call attention to the advertisement in to-
days paper Of the old. reliable and weIl-known
house Of Noah Walker q Co. This establish
ment, with branches IN Washington and else
where, is one Of the largest end most complete In
the country. five are not mistaken, this IL the
FIRST house which made the business Of selling
ready-made clothing respectable and reliable. To-
day the Messrs. Walker are patronixed by the
most respectable and fastidious In the country.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-09-19

In addition to shs building Improvements In
our village. alrsady referred %, we notice that
Mr.. ". N. Dyer 10 giving his new purchase lshs
late Law otRcs Of Mr.. Keyl new coat Of shin
giles and that Mcssrs- Abel 3 Cough are doing
the same with the property knowa ss the ''OId
Restaurant." 4a Fl
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-09-19
BALTIMORE MARKETS.

whcat.-The sales reported during The week
were 500 bu. Upper MsTyland red at I07. and
$50 bu. fancy white at lilo cts.
/. CoRx.-The sales Of all kinds reported during
the week were ne follows:
Southern-250 bu. white, ont Of order, at 81
cents; 1850 blu. do, warm and dy cot, at sac
So; Z, l32 bu. prime do, In lots at 54G56; B. 200
bu. yellow, in lots, at 50 10 81, chiefly as So.
OArs.-The sales Of the week included so bu.
inferior Southern AZ "a, and 400 bu. do. prime at
35G2s.
RYK.-Receipts Of the week about 5000 ba.-
The market has been quiet and prices somewhat
lower. We note sales Of about 1000 ba., in
lots, at 50 cents for common, and SO cents for
prime Southern; 24l bu. damaged Southern ai
&c. and 5e5 bs. fair at 4sG50.
TeBAccD.-The market Inactive and firm, good
descriptions Of Maryland and Ohio spding ready
sale as full prices. Common grades are dull and
heavy. We quote prices as follows:
Narvlamd--infefor and frosted GOA 90
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-09-19

The MAINE ELEcTToE.-The late
election in Msipe was something 81 .
Bull Run defeat for The Republicans.
For twenty-five years they had carried
and had complete control Of the State,
but At last there has come frost, ''a
nipping Frost" and republican Maine Is
republican Name no longer. Not only
have the Republicans lost their Gov
ernor. but the Legislature as well, and
also two members Of Congress, one Of
them being Hsle,s- the Congressional
leader OF his party. Verify, the mills
that Judge Black spoke about before the
Electoral Commission. though grinding
slowly. are grinding surely.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-09-19

eOmmescing at ESQ O'clock, p. n, on which
occasion the LADY % Lyons, I" the aIrish Court
ship and other plays win be presented.
La addition Co the aboee the Rev. w. W.
WALxEa viii deliver an address suitable 20 the
occasion The public are cordially invited 70
atiend.ssl
Admission, Adults, 50 cents. chisarsa hAIf
Sept y. ls1s-sA.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-09-19

To CoxrRiBUToRs.-We hase been
compelled to lay over until our next pa
perthe interesting ssgplsed
Us BY DR.. Thomas II. Maddox, through
his selative. Hon. b. 9. Harris. Of the
noted Sand Bar Fight Ga the MississiP-
ii in 1877, odd also The remapks Of
Frank n. Holmes. Esqr.. made in The
public meeting on Tuesday last. Both
viii appear IN our next.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-09-19

7. w. Trimhle.
We take pleasure in referring to the card of
Mr.. r. w. Trimble,, in another part Of this pa
per, who has succeeded Trimble Co., Nos. 70
and 80, w. Pratt 81, dealer In sash, doors,
blinds and factory work, &c. The readers Of
the BEACON will do well 10 give them call when
buying. as they win find him both obIiging and
accommodating. Having factory Of his own,
he 10 ready TO furnish ut lowest cash prices eve
rything in his line and Of the best.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-09-19

NOTICE Is hereby given, that the
underssgned. 0lkeers Of Registration
appoimted Tor the several election dis
lricls Of ST. Mays county. win ca
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-09-19
ESTABLISHED
GUNS.

1913 ESTABLISHED 1913
GUNS.
BREECH LOADING GUNS,
MUZZLE LOADING GUNS,
WINCHESTER RIFLES,
BALLARD RIFLES, -
SMITH WESSON REVOLVKRS,
COLT DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVERS,
And Revolvers Of al kinds. 90
KLEY'S AND AMERICAN CARTRIDGE
SHELLS.
Loaded Cartridges for Breach Loading
Guns, Shooting Goats, Pants,
Vests and Hats, Bogardus
Ball Traps, Glass Balls,
Ammunition, &c.
Spcrtsmen can rely en- getting everything In
the shooting line % the bess quality at
ALEXANDER MeCOMAS,
81 South Calvert Street,
BALTIMORE.
Sept. 10, 167e-4m.
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FOR 16Q


15-
DY virtue of Authority given to Us
- by o mortgage, executed BY Ann
Stellar and others to James 8. Downs,
the undersigned, rs Administrators of
said James 8. Downs, viii offer ut pub
lie auction At thes Court House door,
Leonardtown, on ~ =;
Tuesday, thel5th ofocto-
Der, is7s,
between the hours of IL o'clock, m. and
4 o'clock, D.. M, iha following real in
the 3rd election district of st. Mary's
county, TO wit: antE
HOLLY TREE, ROCHESTER and
GREENWELES DEFENCE, con-
tainingl 47 acres, more or less;
aDTTTo," containing 80 acres, more or
less; s6 a.
COUGHS ADDITION, containing 1os
acres, more or less
HOLLY TREE, Containing 4 acres,
more or less, and containing in the
aggregate
io4i acres; more Or less.
TERMS OF SALE, as prescribed BY
mortgage, cash on the day of sale.
re. COMBS,
MO. DOWNS,
Admrs. Of Jas. 8. Downs.
Sept 19, 1678-ts.
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RATIFICATION NOTICE.
James II. Wilson,
John W. TipPttt
vs..
j Redmond and
Mary s. Redmond.

In the Circuit Court for st. Mary's
county, sitting as Court of Equity.
No. 478 n Z.
0RDERED this, 10th day of Sept
" 1873, That the sale made and re-
ported by James H Wilson and John
w. Tippett, Mortgages in this cause,
be ratified and eoniifned, .unless cause
10 the contrary be shown on or before
the 3rd Monday Of October, 1873; pro-
vided copy Of this order be Published
in the St. Mary's BBAcoE, once week
for three successive weeks prior 10 the
said 3rd 1ESHday Of October.
The report states the land sold Tor
S912.5O.
st y. FRANK FORD.
ss7s~ss @.sEs ~ Clerk.
True Copy, Test:
j.. FRANK FORD,
- Clerk.
Sept 10. ls7s-sw..
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REGISTRATION NOTICE.

70 q. g. u .. .Na,y's csualy.
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MoNrAy. the 7th day Of
I octeber, le7e,

meet In their respective election dis
tricts. snd there atteRd Cor two success
sive days. VIZ: on the
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THEATRICAL.

TIE LADIES MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
n q WessmoFelaad county, Va, viii give q
dramatic entertainment at LeonardtoEn, Nd,
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81 A DAY TO Agents.e aaxassing for The lire
y sias Visitor. Terms and Oatit Free. Adj
dress r. o. yfCKERY, Augusta Maine.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-09-19

G. M. C. JONES.
Register 1st Election District
Of 81. Mary's county.
J. B. GARDINER,
Register 2nd Election District
Of Sc. Msry's county.
JOS. s. FORD,
Register 3rd Election District
Of st. Mays cOuDty.
r. +. BARBER,
Register 9Th EIeetion District
Of st. Mary's county.
J. GWINN BARBER.
Register 5th Election District
Of st. Mary's eoBnty.
JOHN =. COX,
Register 9Th Election District
Of 81. Mays county.
DENNIS C. BURCH.
Register 7th Election District
Ol St. Mays county.
J. FRANK BOHANAN,
Register 9Th Election District
of.St. MsEY's eOuaty.
sepl. r., le7S-ld.
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The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1878-06-27

obliging manager of the stores, will
enlighten us, saying how long the
season lasts for eating them.''
An imprisoned Owl.-The Lancas-
ter PA. Examiner says: ssThe own
er of large from, not far from Ian
caster, had an opportunity few days
ago of witnessing how an interl0per
is punished by the martin species Of
birds. A pair of martins had taken
possession of a small box, and were
building their nest. One day, while
they were absent, a screech owl took
possession of the box, and when the
martins came home at night would not
allow them to enter. The smaller
birds were nonplussed for a while,
and in a short time flew away, seem
ingly giving up the fight. But if the
owl was of this opinion he was sadly
mistaken, for in short time the lit
tie ones returned, bringing with them
a whole army of their companions,
who Immediately set to work, and,
pouring mud, plastured the entrance
to the box shut. They then all fed
away. In few days the box was ex-
amined and the owl was found dead.''
Solid-hoofed pigs.-Dr. Coues states
that breed of solid-hoofed pigs has
apparently been established in Texas.
The terminal phalanges Of the toes
are united to form a single broad
phalanx; above this, however, the
other two phalanges remain perfectly
solid. and on it's sole there is broad
angular elevation of horny substance,
which is curiously like the frog of the
horses hoof. The breed is SO firmly
established that no tendency to revert
to the original and normal form is
observable. 1t is further stated that,
in the cross of solid hoofed boar with
sow of the ordinary type, majority
of the litter have the popularity of
the male parent.