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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-05-19
81. CLBMrNr's BAY, May, 1881


Messrs Editors --To-day Is typical May
day, bright, warm and sunny. The balmy air
'breathes upon the blushing earth with soft and
delicate fragrance. All nature Is radiant in
robes of green. The nodding trees beckon tous
and invite to join in praise to the Giver offair
weather. As we contemplate the lovely scenery
around US, our leaden heart throwsoff It's bur-
den, becomes gay, and ihrUbs with pulsations Of
joy. Oh, that we had bees destined to be
poet How we would pour our very soul outin
strains Of praise and joy We fair would court
the Muse but she will not be moved. She care
fully withholds the magic charm, and win not
yield 1t at our bidding. On which side soevsr
we turn, We are met by evidences Of happiness
in the beings that swarm around us. Merry
birds sing, and twitter, and chase each other in
frolicsome gambols. Myriads Of insects reve in
the sunshine and attest their JOY BY their various
sports.
The wheat crop which, through the Winter
and early Spring was In a backward condition,
has made a rapid growth, and fair yield Is
anticipated
in our last, we expressed the hope that the to-
bacco flies would spare the plants this year,
since which time we have heard that they have
made their appearances in some beds, and are
paying their compliments to the owners.
The farmers are making hay while the sun
shines" They are taking advantage Of thefne
weather, and are rapidly pushing forward their
work. Complaining now chiefly engages their
attention. The fair weather, though it was late
10 making its appearance, has revived their
dropping spirits, and they are working with
will. The fields are dotted with men, and even
women and children; all seeming to vie with each
other iu their efforts to make themselves useful.
From early morn till dewey eve, the hum Of
busy humanity may be heard. As we view the
busy scenes before US, 10 which all seems con-
tentedness and harmony, We are induced to con-
slider the farmers vocation with feeling akin
to reverence. Where is the condition that gives
so much ,eai pleasure When thelaborer' days
work is done and he sits down TO an humble
meal, however humble II may be. he can, ut least,
say, 'this Is the acquisition of honest toil;'' be
can look back on the past day with complacen-
ey; and as he lies down to rest, be can say ITO
| morrow DO thy WORST TOT nave hNca to-uAy.
Oh, Riches and your constant companion. Pride
where Is the charm that you can give equal to
this All your votaries are servile sect
Why do they, for your sake, spurn fellow crea-
turs because his hand bears traces Of labor, aud
he 10 not clothed In purple and foe linen p
Why can they no, look at sssblii.e irai NJ, must
nuder the superficial ,ana -
msas,Ee their asssSaas
the extent Of broad-cloth which he wears.
There Is young lady In this neighborhood
who is a crack shot. Hawks and crows, &c.
don't stand the slightest show when once with
| 10 range Of her unerring aim.
Yours, with best wishes,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-05-19

4 DIN HIM COOP. MIR. CharlesHq Bauer, editor
81 the above paper and Notery Public, in alaie
Skue mentions the following; Patrick Kenny,
tsq., some time ago, suffered much from rheu-
hlasism and tried almost every means to rid HIM
,sIf Of this p,InfiiI esit Butin vain. lie was
advised to use st. Jieols on, which he did so
TIM all pain has lea him and he is
Is healthy and strong aseyer before. Mr. Kenny
Is az enthusiastic advocate ofst. jacobs Oil, and
il has done him good.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-05-19
CoNaUNIcATED.
AGRICULTURAL.

The cultivation Of poor barren land is
the bane and ultimate pauperiom OF the
farmer. Why sane men, endowed with
reason, continue, year after year. TO
waste their time, labor and means IN
cultivating poverIy-stricken fields, with
out calculating the cost and the loss, Is
mystery. He who cuItivates one
acre of good land makes merchanta-
bile article at one fifth the cost of him
who tolls over five or six acres to pro-
duce the same amount. II has been
said, that che who makes one blade OF
grass grow where none grew before, il
a benelactor OF mankind" Is he who
destroys, without producing, malefsc-
tor' II may be urged that every one
cannot have rich land or The means 10
improve it. Where there is a will and
energy, there is way. II would be
tar better, II no other means could be
found, for man to hire himself out At
fifty cents per day until he earned
enough 10 improve ten acres than to
pow up thirty or forty acres that he
we'll knows before hand will not pro-
duce corn-stalk as thick as his little
finger. II is much better, with little
extra expense and tabor, 10 manure corn
il the hill than to have short supply
ard have 10 purchase at mucL larger
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-05-19

hqaofs5ie means, and not be compelled
q fesofl 10 strategy. And il II j. so
sha8 lhe Two parties have become so
e|lEaIy balsaced A. 10 require the use
a 8iraiegy 10 ensure success, what N u
IS brought about this crisis save
i management pr more properly
|sInanagemenl What hasbeen more
iislrumental in forming the indepen-
desk elemeni In This county than Mr..
course Then drop this bitter
and you will find that success will
Z wn the efforts 81 democracy and re-
ora peace and harmony to the demo-
giaiic ranks where there now exist
scord, discomfort and Dissatisfaction.
fIff- Cur BoEos
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-05-19
The sinking Of the raisA.

Several Of our young men, as is often the case,
determined 10 spend ,MondA y last down the Bay
and away they started in the little bark--Ths
Edith. Many gallant bark sails away from a
port with clear skies and q. fayoring breeze, to
which she will never return The perils Of the
sea are great and the elements sport at win
upon its dreary waters. II was 90 with the
Edith rs she sailed on her outward voyage, with
high hopes and a party bent upon pleasure. The
homeward voyage was franght with dangers
whish paIled the bravest heart. A storm came
up, and under the guidance Of an experienced
captain, the Edith weaihered the gale until In
the broad wafer near the Leigh Harding Com
pany's boat house, where the wind as haF up as
Toms Post had full play, she had to bend to the
storm, and after struggle, went over in the
waves. Such scene Of confusion can better be
imagined than described, and many are the tales
Of adveoiure that have reached us. Wills were
made Liie. Insurance policies were discussed and
any amount sf Shakespeare was quoted. A
friend from the shore, seeing the distress Of The
yoyagers kindly went TO their assistance and
safely brought them to terra frMa.
- Tis for little boats to keep near the shore
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-05-19

BALrtvogE, May is, 1891.
Nessra. Editors The past week has been a
remarkably dull one and there is little OF Moth
ing Of local interest 10 chronicle. Shipments Of
tobacco. thus far, have been very small, and les
have been few. II Is 10 he hoped, however, that
when the French contract isaHarded the market
NAV become more active and Farmers may be
abr 10 dispose u thes crops At fair prices
Your correspondent imagined that the no,
weather would quiet down the politicians some
what. The reverse seems to be the case, howey-
e,, aad the o. l.. -, 50 says the Au'ericaa, will
bold their grand meeting sometime during The
present week. Il Is to be presumed that the I'm
macuates will take the occasion 10 tell what they
known absut reform and viii explain why /, be-
came necessary Immediately after their exit from
Office While We are on the subject, would 1t be
fair 70 ask the Editors u the BEAcos to explain,
how It is that the Republican papers know 30
much Of the movements and the plans Of these
o. l.. Dat Does II not look as II the Reform
ring was being run for the interest of the Re
publican party
From the prescnl outlook, II would seem that
Senator Conkling had come out second best In
his encounter With the presideai and that Judge
Robertson will b. confirmed. II this happens, il
may be safely predicted that the New Yorker will
See Garfield later and that there will be some To-
lercs,ing developments.
The BEAoox did not reach lis Baltimore read.
en- until Monday. Was this the fault ofthe mallsl
Several 81. Nary's eountians were In the city
during the last wesk, among them Nessrs. james
". Wilson and Jos. A. Dillow and Miss Nina
PenWiek, all Of your town. X.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-05-19
Steamer Sue

The frsidcnis and busiaess classes of our VII
iae. and inshv ohirpsg, 70 ths Sor'h ead West
a ID. nad ilc 'mtc'ling pahlic generally, will
H. Glad m lo,ln hat ii'c safe aud puacina SHe
y ll hereafter c,l t.rooriiopn wharf en- her
,sis up orr hay, which sill be four ia each
Ntrs. We icaru until further aDtre. On her
ltfss ffoa Baltimore sht makes this wharf at
about : ! 80 o'clock wednesday, and Saturdays
and on hsr rslsrp lrifs, au Thursdays and Non
dayyetnl,oui I o cinek. Tic Sue has oecn making
ihrso visits for a week ~ more post and sc are
glad To hes.r. tbar she has not encountered thc
siehlsu difficulty Is approaching OF leaving our
wharf. the new bpsia aiIpTding ample rOon both
for her co,niags snd gniags.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-05-19

&1-W. r. Thornton, Esq--Oear Sir: I use
Laroque's Bitters in my family, and think 1t a
valuable and excellent medicine for all derange-
ments both Of Stomach, and Liver. 1t gives me
much pleasure 10 endorse its merits, which you
are at liberty to make use Of in any way you
may think proper. Very respectfully yours,
Mrs. II. Il. Ketilewell, les Hanover street.
Baltimore, Sept. srd, 1880.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-05-19
Another billiard Table.

Herbert has provided his establishment with
another Billiard Table and beautiful one tilt,
and isa credit 10 the mechanical skill Of our
Town, much of the work on ithaving been done
by Richmd Moore Of this place. This makes two
tables of which IIerbert's Hotel can now boast
a ,pool and earom one. We notice that the
Office proper has been contracted somewhat to
enlarge the space made necessary by the introduce
of the new table in the main or sitting room,
which i another Improvement.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-05-19

TINS FALL's ELEcTIoN.--In Mary
land, this Fall, a Comptroller Of the
Treasury Is 10 be chosen, also half OF
the Senate and all of the House of Dele
gates. Senators holding over are Wells,
OF Anne Arundel; Cooper and Bans, OF
Baltimore city, Bond, OF Calvert; Van
derford, of Carroll; Steiner, OF Freder-
ick; Hepbron, OF Kent; Turpiu, oil
Queen Annes; Brattan, of Somerset !;
Farron, of Washington Parsons, Of
Wicomico; and Willlams,' OF Baltimore
coInty-eleven Democrats aud two Re-
publicans. Co mites to elect Senators
are AIlegany, Caroline, Cecil, Charles,
Dorchester, Garrett, Hartford, Howard,
Montgomery, Prince Georges, 81.
Mary's, Talbot, Worcester, and second
district OF Baltimore city. In this Ju-
dicial district, composed OF the counties
OF Prince Georges, Calvert, Charles
and St. Mays, twojudges are TO be
chosen. chief Judge OF the Circuit,
who will be a member Of the Court Of
Appeals Bench, and an Associate
Judge. in this county, a Senator aud
two members ofthe House OF Delegates
are to be elected also five County
Commissioners Sheriff aud Surveyor.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-05-19

Mr. Richard Bond died 90 the 2th instant.
Nr Howard Marders Loot an inEsn, child on Sun.
dag last
Spring chickens arc getting rips ia this section.
Rain is much needed; much of our land Il too
hard 10 plow-
Our race men are pot dismayed by their III
luck last wpck They have some amazingly fast
shoppers 10 rcserve for neHt Fall
Tlr Steamer ArrowHniih will make her semi-
monthly change of schedule on Sunday next.
The travelling public are assured that this will
b. maintained until the next quarter Of The moon.
Tive ~hoos Ia this district are very full, and
ar nov prrpsr'ng fof The June examination and
exhibitions They have experienced and c,ps-
ble,eaebrrs and p.sfous szfn vel pleased VITA
ihe progress II their children.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-05-19
orphAn,' Court.

The Orphans Court met on the oh instant,
present Judges Milhurp, Tirpess and Lore. Bond
Of Writ Harrison, guardian HenTy W Harrison
and others, alsd and approved Fii'h account
Of James 7 N. Rsley, guardian Charles 7. Nor
gan. passed Inventory Of personally aud an-
nuai valuation OF realty Of estate Of Mark b.
Chunn flied IS Annie ". wingsts and John II
chuun, executors The Court ordered that all
delinquent administrators aud guardians bc cited
10 Jrne Term. This Court then adjourned to
Tuesday, Nay gath,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-05-19

Sarah Cough colorea, an insane woman,
lately committed to Jail by Justice Tyler of the
lst district was on Thursday last found to b
an insane pauper by q jury smpenelled before bis
Honos Jodee Ford. The Court passed an order
Conhning her in the Montevue Hospital in Fred
erick county. Sheriff Ford lea here on Monday
last with her in charge en- route for the said in
stitntIon.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-05-19
Commissioners cour..


This body met or Tuesday last, all present
except Capt. Lawrence. Report Of Commission
appointed to take testimony as g. the feasibility
Of opening road from ChaueeIIor's Run 10 Indian
Bridge Mil deferred for further consideration.
Ordered by the Board that levy o! 10 cents on
500 be levied on the assessable property Of the
county for School purposes. Jos. A DiIiow and
y. J. Jarboc were notified By the CLERK not 10
make any more pauper collins before they get an
order from the clerk or one OF the County Com
missioncrs. The petition 10 appropriate money
to grade road from MeehaniesvilIe to Scott
wa. rejected. s. Trader was allowed $25 for
land used 10 building Causeway on 81. Georges
Island. Resolution was passed authorizing the
tie Clerk aud Treasurer 10 borrow money to par
Y. II. Bonds account, due April lat. The Clerk
was authorized to publish notice, that sealed
bids would be- received COT public printing for
The gear, 1881, mp to the 3lsi o. May. Various
accounts were examined and passed during the
session The Board adjourned to meet Tuesday
the 0lst Of May, instant.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-05-19
Quick Rssrshution.

WUIck hvtEIENtIUu'
A flock Of sheep, belonging to our neghbor,
Mr.. Key, was attacked by three dogs Of Sunday
morning last. Before assistance could reach 'he
flock, three sheep were killed and several others
wounded. An investigation quickly followed
which resulted in fixing the killing on a cur dog
Ct the neighborhood, and two '6ce, the own
ers not known. They were soon traced and
promptly disposed Of.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-05-19

A Postal CARD ORDER.-The Post
Office Department has issued the follow
ing order in reference 10 postal cards,
which it would be well Tor all who use
them 10 observe: "On and after June
/. 1881, no printing or writing will be
permitted upon the address side Of pos
tal cards except that imprinted there at
the uiaciory, and such as may be
necessary Tor the proper directions OF
the same. An postal cards bearing any
other writing or printing upon the aG-
dress side are declared unmailable and
must be returned 10 The sender by the
postmaster at the office where they may
be mailed Such cards may be treated
as spoiled and redeemed by any post
master upon application of the holder,
as prescribed in section III, postal
laws, 1919. Future supplies of postal
cards will be printed on the address side
with the words nothing but the address
can be placed on tins side. -"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-05-19

in The CiFeuit Court for 81 Mars county, st.
ting a. Cunri u Equity
No st2 y. y
- RDRRED lhis iIih day 81 MAJ, 1851, ihAt
~ he sale made and reported by J.lo,s "
Wilson. TraHs4 10 this eaasg. b. ratified and
coairnisd, unless canss 20 tbe cu,rsFy - ssgs n
on o. beibss tlss Ind NpHias ~ jane. al. pro-
vSdea copy n shis ts,ltf w puillshrsi In the
81. AAry'a Bs1ooS, ontr : strk is ihrs auc-
resaise weeks ptior TO the said gnd Mnnaay u
Jane
Tie fetpqri states that ihe lnhd sold tgr ts5.
FRANZ Fulp
clerk
True rnpy Ttsi
FRANZ fOEu.
clerk.
May 10, issi-5Ns
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-05-19
LOCAL poTrINCs.


AssAsv " bNAkN~ N@A@"@s2s
The letter Of Af. Joshua Jones, in reply 70
q card Of Teacher of Public School No. l. has
been receised, bat We have been compelled TO
lay isossf for the present, rs also communists
iiou from another correspondent detailing via
II to the Northern Neck Of Virginia. ''Let US
Love one Aaosher," q poetic lavor, has also been
received and viii be published in our next.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-05-19

Or tie I1uh instant, By the Rev Mr.. Woot-
ARIES =. ROE, Of this county, 20 MA
DTEA allDDLET0N, Of Northumberland coun-
.tyy Va.
: ca the same day, BY the Rev, Father Paccia-
WOODBuRH. q 1a
On ,fs lelh insiant, By Rev Father Gaifney,
JOHN n OLIVER to ANNIE ELLIS.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-05-19
Lost.

Lost In the streets Of Leonardtown within the
past few days small twisted gold pin. A suit
able reward viii be paid il left at the BEACON
oHace.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-05-19
fsheboyunn FAILS, Sheboyean Co. News.

oheuolRhh Fhilsl DheVVyb NJ" ~ tj
We never saw any one joyous when suffering
from pair neuralgia for instance In relation
10 this malady Mr. George Guyett Prop. Guyett
House, thus informed our representative; have
used St Jacobs Oil for neuralgia, and can con-
fidenily recommend il to any one similarly alec
nd
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-05-19
Wood Land for Sale.
NmgILL offer al the Court House door in Leon
w ardlown on
TUESDAY, June 18th, 1881,
between the hours Of and O'Clock, Pm.
20 ACRES,

more or less, Of WOOD LAND, belonging to the
heirs Of Col. George Forbes, Said land lies 10
the Ord eleetion district, adjacent to the lands Of
j. pike Cough, John Dyer and g Harris and
runs with the Whirlwind Road on the Feat,
s.elI covered with CHESTNUT, OAK and PINE.
Over 2, 900 ties could be now cut.
TERMS--0ne-third cash on day Of sale, the
balances 10 two equal installments, secured 10 the
~ .isfacton Of the heirs, and payable with inter-
eat from date at six and twelve months.
j. HARRIS FORBES
GEO. FORBES,
Heirs.
J..H. KEY, Attorney.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-05-19

g0~W What Is home without baby Many
children have Coughs and Colds just now and
should have the greatest care, and a bottle OF
DR.. Bulls Cough syrup, Price only rs cents.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-05-19

In The Circuit Court for ST. MarY's county sit
ting as Court Of Equity.
No. 47l NE.
- RDBRED this slh day Of May, 1881, that
~ the sale made and reported by y Harris
eainalier, Trustee 10 this eanae, he ratified and
eon6rmed, unless cause 70 The contrary be shown
on or before the and Monday Of Janss la8li
provided a copy OF this order be published In
he 81. Mary's BEAcoM, once week for three
successive weeks prior 10 the said 2nd Monday
Of June.
The report states that the land sold for S4025.
J. FRANK FORD,
Clerk,
True copy--Test
j. FRANK FORD,
Clerk.
MAJ 10, lssl-sw.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-05-19

Ia the Circuit Court For 81. Wary's county. ait
ting cour, u Equity
No. 5is n y.
- RDERED ibis ls,h day 81 Alay, lssl that
~ The sale made and reported by = liarrt.
Camalier, TfuEfee in this r,use. bt n,ti6cti and
confirmed, unless cnnsE to the epulrart b. shown
on OF before the and Monday ~ Jane. 1891 fru-
ridsd a copy Of this order be publishcd 10 he
81. AAry'g hKAcnS once wetk for three spc-
ressise weeks PRIOR 10 ihe said 2nd Aondat of
Jnnes
The re,-ort states that ihs land aold for $1,000.
D. FRANK FoTtD
Clerk.
True eopy--Tesi
). FRANZ FORD.
Clerk.
Mar IL, 1esi--ow.
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RATIFICATION NoTlCE.
Nay 10 1881 81.


John ". Hrosnr, 81 aud Tsnkice o.
Thomas W. Gsrdiuv,
w.
Samuel 4 sgooi, John A. y Shsrman,ias,
Admrs. N Abril Sanpor, IT al.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-17

On this head the New York Herald
disCourses as follows in its financial re-
port:
OF course they will not, but what are
the banks to do whose present CirCula-
ton is based upon the "fives and sixesH"
They must either replace them by the
new "threes" or purchase "fours and
44's" at q premium, which WilfreduCe
their paying capacity to three per cent,
It will readily be seen that the banks,
forced to this exchange, will do business
at O considerable disadvantage, as COM
pared with those lucky enough to have
obtained their circulation on the pledge
Of the fours and 43's costing par or there.
abouts. As there would be no profit on
q circulation based on three per cent.
bond it is to be expected that the
national banks 80 situated would take
early steps to retire their notes. Could
this be accomplished in any sudden
manner the effect upon the money mar.
ket would be serious; fortunately it
would be a long process unless the
banks should offer premium for their
bills, than which nothing is more un-
likely. Nevertheless it would appear
that our Washington legislators have
taken alarm at the unexpected matters
if they can. Evidence Of this was seen
in the recommendation to, day by the
Committee of Ways and Means of a bill
to abolish the tax on bank deposits.
This amounts to one-half Of one per cent
on capital. With this incubus lifted the
banks would probably be satisfied and
the threatening Withdrawal Of circulation
lose its terrors,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-17
"BoB" TooMBs's BRASS BAND.
How He Succeeded in Obtaining an Audience for
His Grafton.
ATLANTA Constitution
ATLANTA Constitution

lAAN4NANN NNAAH'AhNhNA''J
I suppose every one connected in any
way with the University of Georgia has
heard of the famous oak in front of the
chapel, and in connection with it l will
relate an anecdote of Bob Toombs,
showing his impetuous, irresistible na>
ture, which so characterized him in his
after life.
Toombs had been attending college
two years, and was within a week of
graduating, when, in difficulty he stabs
bed one of the students, inAicting a
serious but not fatal wound. For this
act he was expelled by the faculty, who
soon after were petitioned by the gradual
ting class to allow him to finish with
them, as he had so nearly completed his
course, and had also been given speak
er's place. Toombs himself petitioned
them, but both were refused. He ap-
parenlly submitted, but on commence
ment day,when the chapel was crowded
with visitors, and the seniors vehement>
ly Grating preparatory to receiving their
hlplOlLldSJ hC SldlOHCu DldSS DdHo
under the spreading limbs of the oak,
whose music succeeded in bring scores
of town people, who were not then in
the chapel, and also of clearing it of
nearly all its audience.
Then in as cool manner as possible,
he placed himself in chair aud made
an oration, such, it is said, as was never
spoken by a student here before or
since. He never received his diploma,
though after his celebrated Boston
speech it was sent to him, but was res
turned with the answer; On the
diploma; when it would have been an
honor to me was refused it, now, when
l am an honor to it, it is offered to me"
He was afterwards reconciled with the
faculty, and is now one of the staunchest
supporters of the college.