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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-01-02

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For December has been republished BY the
Leonard Scott Publishing Company, Al Barclay
Street, View York, and fully sustAins the rePu-
tation Of this famous magazine, Is always con-
tanning something fresh and inssructive, and
furnishing the best stories that are Published in
periodical literature
OF stories, we find here continuation Of the
serial, "John caldigase, ;" and short one, com
pleie in this nsmber, entitled "The Cottage by
the River, F" which touches on the supernatural,
and is based upon facts which actually occurred,
and ofwkieh no explanation Is attempted.
The paper on Journalists" will attract Gus
brethren Of the press. Il indicates the changes
the world Of literature which. have iake9
Place during the last twenty years, and among
Nher innovations points out the duties and quail
ifcations Of the correspondent, sour own, Tour
war" and sour special, whose contributions
form so important feature in the newspapers
Of the day.
''The Progress Of Naval Architecture'' notes
the wonderful increase ia the number Of iron
built ships, and shows where these have q suPe-
riority over those built OF wood.
Other articles are THE Fruit and Vintage oil
Herefordshire, I" and 'the Berlin Settlement"
The periodicals reprinted by the Leonard
Scott Publishing Co. al Barclay Street, n. r.
are as follows: The London Quarterly, Edin-
burgh, Westminster, and British Quarterly Re
views, and Blackwood's Magazine. Price, 81 a
year for any one, or only SIS for all, and the
postage is prepaid by the Publishers.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-01-02

seed sown IN fertile places. 10 bloom
and fsurtify in The future. prodncingten,
twenty o. aahundred fold, according
10 the strength or the favored soil. L.
The Young and the old, The far and the
brave, each wish for each other, Is
fervently and heartily a. we wish soE
all. our readers. Happy New Yearl-
No harm can come Of this. whilst much
pleasure will be conferred, and, per-
laps, much good may flow from the en-
coursging words.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-01-02

No surprise % agreeable IS aPesent either for
New Tear OF christmas, All the best and most
aeeptable one % The recipient l. in the shape Of
\ god garment. The monsy invested in such
an article gives more satisfaction than anything
else ron can bay. Il Is both useful a. well -
ornamental, besides it Is indispensable. The
best place 10 get saeh Is a. the original New
York One Price Cash closhing House. No lst
W. Baltimore 81, opposite Light. YOu can uAke
AZ excellent investment for 81 90 OF $50.0o.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-01-02

let Or Tazlt
Our hr0thersUf e. - Eaassndrnt rnsks II
qusry n thsir Iass intns sbout ahs BEAcos and
eomplain fhaf Il l. nos ssaspsly o. regularly r.
eeived II their pcsionhks q = leasf By them :
Similar complaints have reaehed Is from other
rostossees II cur oua sounty- Oar response IS
that, By or syssem IS Hsting and mailing, II 1
next 70 isapossibls 10 nake mistaks o. 70 over
look tie name o. . nalsrriber, near Or distant,
and that the fanlt aherzfore should be sAadied
spon other shouEdefs mar oars. in the partie-
uIar cass referred 70, hare started an investi-
rafion which prurnises sIfeady soshow freedom
On the part o, certsin l.ossmassers viii newspA-
per property whieh conses to sbeir efsces and
earslessnezs ia the Delivery q sane which
amount 70 serious pasnee under the POssoHies
laws. and in selEdeftsee weshail follow up our
inquiry until the faIl bets in the ease are aserr-
sainsd and the evil complnined Of abated.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-01-02
The Masquerade.

The Masquerade.
As previously advertised, the Masquerade Ball,
given by the young gentlemen of the newly Or
ganized band Of our town, came OF at the Hall
on Thursday last. Notwithstanding the preva-
lence Of snow storm, the attendance was large,
and judging from appearances, the affair must
have been a success financially. The greater
part of the maskersslmply wore dOminos, though
the characters Of the others were selected with
taste and were well sustained. At halEpast ten
the masks were removed and additional sets
formed Of those who had taken no part in the
masquerade, filing the entire floor. AT four
O'Clock the band retired from the scene Of action
exhausted, the only ones apparently tired Of the
nights festivity. Excellent order prevailed
throughout the night, and despite the season Of
conventional cOnviyiality and wassail, the ut
most decorum was maintained. We regret that
the limited opportunity for observation prevents
the extended notice the primary Efforts Of the
young orchestra merit. The proceeds were, we
learn, applied to the purchase Of instruments,
and Prof Galatti and his eonfreres have our best
wishes that the oatcome Of their energy may
supply the heretofore oft-lelt need Of apermanent
musical organization in our midst.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-01-02

We call the attention Of our readers to the adj
vertisement elsewhere in our columns Of an en-
tertaisnent to be given by the young ladies Of
St. Nary's City and vicinity. The entertain
ment bids fair to pressht source Of great enjoy
mens TO all who aagcsas We have heard Of the
talent for the drama and music ofsome who have
consented 10 perform and we can safely say that
you will get the worth Of your money. The Am
aieur Orchestra Of LeOnardtown will be on hand.
Don't fail to attend the holiday entertainment:
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-01-02
containing


,ha nroDertv Of James Dillahays TeFre
TSnant II Joseph s. Ford, and to me
5;racted. I have seized and taken IN ex-
sr,,t;on MI the right, title. interest
rla;m and demand at law and in equity
~ the said James Dillahay, Terre Tenant
Of Joseph s. Ford, in and to the SAID
tract Of land. Also. by virtue OF an.
other writ of Fieri Facias, issued out OF
the Circuit Court Of ST. Mary's county.
n the suit OF George Combs, against
the goods aud ehattels, lands and ten.
emeSts OF Joseph S. Ford, surviving
oLligOr Of WIN. II. HAYDEN, aud to me
directed, l have seized and taken in
execution all the right, title. interest,
claim and demand at law and IN equity
of the said Joseph S. Ford IN and to
the following real estate, TO Wit:
One tract Of land called
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-01-02


The old Saying -'ChTistnas comes but once
years nowhere m0re highly rrlished and
appreciated than ID or old county, and With the
religious, inspiring nemOries Is mixed the good
cheer Of It's people. whp obey the injunction Of
peace on earth and s5g.xiIl 70 men'' and re
jOiee At the glad tldis. szsiRiesd who
we're abiding Ia De &c
Christmas inPp
tie and Of interest Dc Tzekenants. -
had on their gala dress, and many Wsfe ss.e'
tempting things 10 coax the lover or friend to
wish . merry Christmas with. From an early
hour in the morning until late at night each
store in the village was crowded with customers
purchasing their Christmas cheer. A main fea-
ture which obtains on Christmas Eve Is rafting
for Turkeys and the Hotels presented this on a
large scale. We retired early, and consequent
~ ere unable to repor. what occurred between
10 o'clock Mt night and O'Clock on Christmas
morning. There are rumors, but they are too
indefinite.
CHRISTMAS DAT.
The bell Of st. AIoysius' awake ed the slumber-
ing village at O'Clock on Christmas morning,
where low mass was celebrated by Father Hol-
land at O'Clock, assisted By the full choir. The
second mass was celebrated at o'clock, At
which Father Holland presehed. Solemn High
Mass was celebrated by the same reverend gen.
tleman at 1890, assisted by the full choir, who
sang Concone's Mass in r, singing at the Offer
tory ''There Were Shepherds Abiding in the
Fields" arranged from Hayden, and closing
with "Adeste Fideles." Thechurch was elabo-
rately aud tastefulIy decorated with evergreens
and the main, altar presented an imposing aP-
pearance. There was evening service at ST. Pc
ters by the Rev. Mr.. Murphy. This church
was also decorated with evergreens and present.
ed that neat and church-like appearance which
its architecture allows. We are forced now to
leave these solemn scenes and follow the devotees
in new path. They have attended to the re-
ligious part Of the days exercises and have now
given away to fun and frolic., II has been Gus
tom, not more honored ia the breach than the
Observance for the leading families Of the vii
lage to have an abundant supply of egg-nog and
app!e-toddy on hand, and as their doors were
opeheu NIoeI anu rs meit haSSs seeu'eu W VIC
filed with good cheer, it is to be supposed that
their hospitality was accepted. Crowds, bent
on enjoying th<saselyes, were seen making the
circuit. Some succeeded in making The entire
circuit, but full many gallant bark went be
meath the storm before the accomplishment Ofthe
homeward voyage. Christmas evening is gen.
orally very dull. Few people are seen in the Ho-
tells or on the streets. Maybe the reader has
guessed the cause. Ships should sometimes seek
a hsrbor. Quiet seemed TO settle upon the Peo-
PIE as the curtains Of night were falling and the
village slept in peace.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-01-02
RATIFICATION NOTICE.
Saml. G. Thompson
vs.
Jas. NJ. Wilkinson and
Julia A, his wife.

In the Circuit Court for ST. Mays
county, sitting as a Court of Equity.
No. 4S8 N. E.
NRDERED this 3lst day Of Dec.
1873, that the sale made and re-
ported BY Saml. c. Thompson, Mort
gagee in this cause, be ratified and
confirmed, unless cause to the contrary
be shown ola or before the 4th Monday
Of Jan. 1879; provided a copy Of this
order be published in the ST. Mary's
BEACON, once a week for three success
sive weeks prior to the said 9Th Mon
day Of January.
The report states the land sold for
1920.
j. FRANK FORD,
Clerk.
True copy, Test -
J FRANK FORD,
Clerk.
Tan 9 Ia-Q-9w
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-01-02

A LII persons indebted to me on medical &C
- count up TO the LIST of January, 1879, are
notified TO come forward and settle the same BY
cash or note without further delay.
Hereafter settlements will be expected the LIST
Of January and the LIST Of July Of each year.
A. J. SPALDlNG.
Jan 2, ls79-lm.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-01-02
csunty Commissioners.

This body met at the Aims House on Monday
last for the purpose of conducting the sale Of the
property belonging TO the county at that place
and for the purpose Of closing up matters con-
nected with the old system before the advent Of
the new. Some business connected with the
roads was also transacted. The Board then ad-
jOurned to the 18th day Of January, 1879.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-01-02
Uranine.

Uranins.
This is the most recently discovered, and per-
haps the mos; remarkable, Of all the coal tar or
analine group Of eoloring substances, now 50 ex-
tensiveIy used for the adOFnment OF the finest ia
brics. Uranine is said, by chemists, 10 be the
most highly iourescent body known TO science
Its coloring power is astonishing; single grain
will impart a marked color to nearly five hun
dred gallons Of water.
4 most interesting experiment, which anybo-
dy may try, consists in sprinkling few atoms
Of Urauine upon the surface Of water in a glass
tumDler. Each atom Immediately sends down
through the water what appears to be a bright
green rootle: and the tumbler soon looks as If IL
were crowded fun of beautiful plants. The
rootle,s now begin to enlarge, spread and COM
bine until we have a mass of soft green-colored
liquid. Viewed by transmitted light, the color
changes to a bright golden or amber hue; while
a combination Of green and gold will be realized,
according to the position In which the glass Is
held For day or evening experiment nothing
can be prettier than these trials Of ranine which
are especially entertaining for the young folks.
We are indebted for examples of the color TO the
editors of the Scientific American, who are send
ing out specimens, free Of charge, to all their
readers The subscription to the paper is $500
for a year, or 81 go half year; and a better in
vestment for the money could hardly be named.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-01-02
Happy New Year to All
Wanted 100 Engineers 60 keep the
splggots running at GRHp's
No. 100. Come nc once.

This mill has been started for the purpose o.
running opposition 70 Overs mill. The differ
ence is, Mr.. Dyer cuts dry woods and we sell
wet goods cheap for cash.
The reductions are immense in Whistles and
Gins, Runs and Wines, &c.
Bottled Beer for family use Is cents per dozen.
Hoping an early call Of the comnsunity. -
Very respectfully,
Messy GENP, Agent
y. D Prescriptions pai ~. daily excsPs san
day.
Dec Is7s- sin.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-01-02
Grand Entertainment
AT
ST. m ARY'S CITY.

THE ladies Of st. Mary's City and vicinity
] and Others propose giving an entertainment
ut the residence of DR.. Bronze on
THURSDAY, the 9Th Of January, Instant.
The programme viii consist Of Charades, Ia
bleaux, &c, with music At intervals. The Leon
arttown Amateur Orchestra have kindly con-
sented to lend their assistance.
The proceeds will he devoted to a charitable
object Price Of admission, 25 cts. Children,
half price. Doors open Ct 7 clock.
Jan 2, ls79-td.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-01-02

Water communication with the cities Of Bal
timcre and Washington bas been cut OF from
our section BY the ice. The ice on the bay Is
now over four inches thick and not much
probability, at present writing, Of the blockade
being raised.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-01-02
The Attention

The Attention
of our readers is specially called this week to the
advertisement Of John Wanamaker, 10 be found
in our columns elsewhere. This advertiser is Of
fering unusual inducements to buyers in his
line Of trade, and we besPeak an early call upon
him. as his announcement shows he is anxious
and determined TO sell and is selling at the very
lowest figures Give him a call and contrast his
prices and selling advantages with those of SINH
to purchase.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-01-02
Jan 9, ls79--ts.
iSIterif7S Sale
REAL ESTATE.

DY virtue Of two writs of Fieri Fa-
y cias, issued out of the Circuit
Court of ST. Mary's county, one at the
suit of James e. Spalding, surviving
administrator of James NJ. Heard, use
of r. King Clarke, against the goods
an chattels, lands and tenemenis OF
William B. Tucker and A. NJ. S. Yates,
and one at he suit of same parties. use
of same, against the goods aud chat
tells, lands and ieuements Of A. NJ. 5.
Yates and William u. Tucker, aud to
me directed, / have seized and taken in
execution all the right, title, interest,
claim and demand at law and in equity
Of the said A. NJ. s. Yates and VIM.
b. Tucker in and to the following real
estate to wit One half interest in n
tract or parcel of Land called
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-01-02
TERMS OF SALE,
NOTICE.
Ofiee Of COuaiy Commissioner,
Jan. 2, ls79-ts.

Office Of Couaty Commissioners,
Leonardtown, Nd, Dee, 30, 1873.
AlOTICE is hereby given, that all Supervisors
- cease operations on the public roads, with
out first having obtained order from the Board,
aud that they return their reports FOR work done
10 the next meeting, January l4sh 1879.
Notice is also given, 10 all parties whose Ten
cling encroach apoA the public roads 10 remove
the same 20 the proper limits before the LIST day
OF May next, OF. the Supervisors will be insiruc-
ted 10 remove the same.
BY order,
10. =. MORGAN, Clerk.
Jan 2, lsT9-g,.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-01-02
Chew JAcksox's BEST Sweet Navy Tobacco.
clothina Store,

Clothing Store.
We call attention To the advertisement in 70
DAYS paper OF the old, reliable and weil-known
house of Noah Walker & Co. This establish
mens. with branch's in Washington and else
where, is one Of the largest and mos, complete in
the country. II we are not mistaken, this IS the
FIRST house which made the business Of selling
ready-made clothing respectable and reliable. To-
day the Messrs. Walker are patrOnized by the
most respectable and fastidious in the country.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-01-02
RATIFICATION NOTICE.
Richard III. Miles
vs..
John Dillahay,
Anna G. Dillahay, bis wife.

Tn the Circuit Court for ST. Mary's
county, sitting as Court Of Equity.
No. S5I y. Z.
ARDERED this 9th day Of De-
cember, 1873, that the sale made
and reported by Il. Fl. Garner and B.
II. Camalier, Trustees in this cause, BE-
ratified and confirmed, unless cause TO
the contrary be shown on or before the
9Th Monday Of Jan. 1879; provided n
copy Of this order be Published in the
ST. Mays BEACON, once week for
three successive weeks prior TO the said
9Th Monday Of January.
TIE report states the land sold for
$4,000.
]. FRANK FORD,
Clerk.
True copy, Test -
]. FRANK FORD,
CkTk.
L. Q 1870 2w
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-01-02

Snow fell in this section to the depth Of about
fur inches on Sunday night last. On Monday
and Taes5ay the streets were filed with sleighs
aud :he;r merry parties. The weather has siRee
moderated and tsc white eOveriid Is fas, disaP-
pearing.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-01-02
NOTICE.

R OVER rates than have ever been offered TO
w the Public before in the county, as I am de-
termined to give all chance to have work done.
will from this date SHOE HORSES $50
for eighty (so) cents all round.
Also, q GENERAL REDUCTION - 49,
in my business as BLACKSMITH and WHEEL.
WRIGHT All work will be done strictly for
cash and with despatch and in workmanlike
manner. Thankful tor past favors, again So
licit continuation Of the same.
EDWARD PAGAN,
Charlotte Hall.
St. Mary's CO., Nd.
Jan 2, IST9-tf. Jan l, 1879.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-01-02
=. W. TrimSle.

:. W. Trimnle.
We take pleasure in referring 10 the card Of
Mr.. r. W. Trimble, in another part OF this pa
per, who has succeeded Trimble Co., Nos. 10
and 80, w. Pratt ST., dealer in sash, doors,
blinds and factory work, &c. The readers Of
the BEAcox will do well TO give them call when
buying. as they will find him both Obliging and
accommodating. Having q factory Of his own,
he is ready 10 furnish a; loves; cash prices eve
rything i'm his line and Of the best.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-01-02
ARsliahla House.

Those of our readers who visit Baltimore this
spring to make purchases Of clothing for men
and boys, cannot be better suited in choice, style
or quality than At the reliable house Of Chas.
n. Oehm 4 Son 23o W. Pratt 81. near Hanover.
See advertisement in another column
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-01-02

Tke prsseat frceze has enAsled ice-house osEn-
90, not enIy in this neighbcrhOOd, but thFOash-
oct ths cupusy, 20 Ell their houss with qnsii-
" q ICE cf unnsual thickness and hArdnem.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-01-02

a<Ex-President Woolsey Of Yale
defines Communism OF Socialism Is s.the
Substitution Of common. or public, or
collective proper iorpr1vate property;
the State or the community being made
the proprietor of aIl The means OF pro-
duciion and OF existiEg products. inciud-
ing of course, the sol and whatever
comes from il, instead Of the private
person or The ASSOCIATION Of private
persons, ua.ting or separating BY
free consent" He traces the history
Of various Communistic experiments.
and draws the following conclusion 80
at II impossible that they should not
receive ideas from The larger commune
ty under whose shadow they live
Hence, all conclusions from their con-
duet and history are subject TO some
doubt. We may always ask whether
such communities have acted our their
genuine natures, whether the world out
side oftheir pale has not repressed some
evil. has not prevented their principles
from running TO an extreme, and in
fused some good into them. Some
times, also, they have lasted so short q
time that no sure judgment can be formed
concerning what frui: they would bear
If time were given them"
G%The old story of cutting up Texas
into FIVE States, after the next census,
in order to place ten new Senator from
the Southwest in Congress. is revived.
Senator Maxey emphatically denies
the truth OF this rumor. He says that
every ninety-nine voters out Of hun
dred in Texas are opposed TO division
OF the State. "The aspiration of our
people," said Mr.. Maxey. sis TO make
Of Texas a great commonwealth, bear
ing The same relation 10 The South that
New York does TO the Eat. We viii
have, at the lowest estimation, fifteen
new members Of Congress after the
next census. There is no object to be
gained by having ten new Senator's
The Democratic majority in the Senate
is assured for long time to come
Fifteen or twenty new Democratic MEM
bers of the House from one State will
be of value TO the party. The motto Of
the people OF Texas on the subject Of
dividing the State is, that lin union
there is strength
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-01-02

Sirayed away or was taken from my premises
on the 18th of December last an .-~szs
ALDERNEY OK, pale rid and y =
white, with large white spot in W
his face ; also n BLACK COW
with q white stripe down the back.
A liberal reward will he paid for the return o.
said stock to me or for any information that may
lead 10 their recovery.
JOHN 7. YATES,
Jan ., ls79-2t. Leonardtown.
Connecticut western news., 1879-04-16
Building Associations.

Philadelphia is noted for her Build ing Associations, which enable mechanics to own and take pride in their little homes. As proof of the success of these associations, the Secretary of one of them cites it's progress. The first months deposits, in March, 1873, amounted to $1,713, from 143 members, as paid-up capital. At the end of the first year, the capital had increased to $27, ,488; at the present time, March, 1879, the membership is l9S, who paid in during the past year the capital of SIS, 8,6O5; this has produced profit in interest of $4, SAY, or more than 25 per cent; the fines have been only $lO3.15, but the premiums on loans $3, ,O39, so that with the repaid loans, the premiums on these, and the rents, the years capi. tai has become $41, ,557, and the total capital of the association $l03, ,913, or an increase of about 600 per cent. in six years. This capital each member of the Building Association controls, and uses to 8 certain degree, for the purchase of a home or to start business. After deducting the unearned premiums on all the loans, the net assets are 1892, ,316, while the liabilities are $70, ,284, leaving surplus of 1922, ,O32. This large sum of money enabled many mechanics to build houses, the interest on the money amounting to little more than what would have cost them had they hired.