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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-08-16
Wedding Remarks.


EXPRESSIONS THAT MAY BE OVER
HEARD AGAIN AND AGAIN AT NUP.
TAI, EVENTS.
From the New Orleans Democrat.
The following remarks have mostly
been said time after time at all our tony
weddings, and will be said again and
again on every such occasion:
Here she comes!
Pretty, isn't she?
Who made her dress?
Is it Surah silk or satin?
Is her veil real lace?
She's as white as the wall!
Wonder how much he's worth?
Did he give her those diamonds?
He's scared to death?
Isn't she the cool piece?
That trains horrid shape!
| Isn't her mother dowdy?
| Aren't the bridesmaids homeIy?
| That's handsome usher!
Hasn't she cute little hand7
| Wonder what number her gloves are ?
They say her shoes are fives.
If his hair isn't parted in the middle!
Wonder what she married him fol?
For his money, of course!
Isn't he handsome?
He's as homely as hedge hog?
He looks like circus clown!
No, he's like dancing master!
Good enough for her; anyway:
She was always stuck up thing.
| She'll be worse than ever now!
| She Tilted Sam Somebody, didn't she?
No, he never asked her.
He's left town, anyway.
There, the ceremony has begun.
Isn't he awkward?
White as his collar!
Why don't they hurry up?
Did she say she would 'obey?
What precious fool!
There, they are married!
Doesn't she look happy?
, Pity if she wouldn't!
wish I were in her placeD
What handsome couple
She was always sweet little thing.
! How gracefully she walks
> Dear me, what airs she puts on
II Wouldn't be in her place for farm
I'll bet those jewels were hired.
al Well. she's off her fathers hands al
: last!
,, Doesn't she cling tightly to him
thought!
! She has mortgage on him now!
II Hope they'll be happy.
Il They say she's awful smart.
Too smart for him by jugful.
! There, they are getting in the carriage
4 That magnificent dress will be squash
). ed!
4 The way she does look at him!
= bet she worships him
Worship be hanged! she's only fool
a ing!
= It's kind o. nice to get married, ISM
r it.!
: No, it's dreadful bore.
q Wasn't it q stupid wedding?
e What dowdy dresses!
I'll I'll never 60 to another!
,. I'm just suffocated!
- Tired to death
Glad it's over!
% Oh, dear!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-08-16


A DoUBLE-HEADED SNAKE.-A lady
living on the farm of Mr.. Emmett B.
Larmer, Ice county, killed snake re-
Gently which had two heads. one at each
end of its body. The Sentinel says =
1.-THE body was that of spotted snake
common to this country. and the heads
were ordinary in appearance, both
striking, and exhibiting the forked
tongue; the only difference in the heads
being In size, one being q fraction
about q feet long, tapering from the
middle to the heads. Mr. Larmer,
whose word is unquestioned, saw and
examined the snake, as did many 9TH
ers, and we have the statement from
his own lips. The lady says she could
easily have taken the snake alive, but
did not know its value as curiosity
until it was dead"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-08-16

"THEY MIXED THOSE BABIES UP"
Two babies were born in the same
house at Oakland, Tenn. The mothers
were sisters, closely resembling each
other, and the infants were both girls.
In the excitement of the occasion the
little ones got mixed, and this happened
before they been dressed, or in any 9TH
er way marked for identification. There
seems to be no way out of the uncer>
tainty, for three months have passed
without developing any resemblance to
the father In either case; and if the
children grow up, as they seem likely
to, with the physical characteristics Of
their mothers, nobody will ever know
their exact parentage. The present
agreement is to decide the question by
lot,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-08-16
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.

MRS. C.. v. BELLS SCHOOL.
At the solicitation of many have consented
to teach in Staunton, the ensuing session.
have had many years of successful experience
in teaching.
TERMS PER SESSION OF NINE MoNTHs:-
English. 8I5, $40, and &25
To Reading, Spelling, Penmanship. and Com
position, particular attention is paid.
References PROF. Rawlings, .Albemarle Fe
male Institute" John M. Goodwin, Judge Coch
ran, Judge Robertson, Mr.. Bachrach, Mr.. Let
terman, DR.. w. ]. Points, Judge r. Johnston.
aup9 1t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-08-16

There is more Strengthfnstoring pow
er in q so cent bottle of Parker's Ginger
Tonic than In bushel of malt or gal
lon of milk. As an appetizer, blood
purifier, and kidney corrector, there is
nothing like it, and invalids find 1T
wonderful invigorant for mind and
body. See other column.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-08-16

1t is all very well to be a promising
youth. but the hard part is to keep your
promise in after life.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-08-16

There is one good thing about a boy
when q circus is in town. You know
where to look for him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-08-16

Women do not transgress the bounds
of decorum as often as men, but when
they do they 60 greater lengths.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-08-16

my son had an abscess in his side
that discharged two quarts of matter
'Lindsey's Blood Searcher' cured him. I"
J. F. Brooks, gainesville, Ohio.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-07-21
local correspondenee.)
JaanopvrLas, No, July 10th, 1881.

JSnnoEyItLE, Nh, July 10th, 1881.
Messrs Editors :-lfyon will excuse breyi,y,
wo will eadeayor 10 jol you line or so for news
ia scarce, and we have nothing on the sensation
Al order to report.
Very dry Ia our scctiou-,hc 6nc rain that wish
ted Baltimore aud vicinity last Wednesday nigh,
did not reach 49, and the cool nights we are
Just now experiencing, render Il especially un
favorable for the growing corn
Farmers are busy thrcshng their whea, which,
as ff as We can judge is yielding moderately
Through the exertions Of our efficient Pastor,
Father Nc'le, We are to have mission" at st.
Nicholas, beginning on Saturday morning next,
23fd inst. and to last for two days, We hope
the weather will be favorable and many may at
tend
Our Methodist friends propose holding a
Camp Meeting, near Great Mills, and not far
from the old site 10 begin on the 5ib Of August
Thesc meetings have always been popular with
them, aud with none more so than the young Of
both sexes aud OF all religious persua,ons.
Our president Is sin coayalescing slowly.
iott HNtH 'RVHthlnlhA AHN uppflhl nature OF INT
bulletins from tins to time sent out by the at
tendant physicians it is known that they have
been a liIle colored, and that the danger Of the
distinguished sufferer is more imminent than
they would indicate. The most that can be said in
bis favor is tbat now the physicians are beginning
10 have come SUBSTANTIAL HOPES ofhis ultimate re-
coycry, but they are only hopes at best, which
may be quickly removed by some nnfayortble
turn in bis case The fact Is, our president has
been wounded, almost unto death, and hisreeov-
cry, fiat all, must necessarily be slow and te-
dious. That he may survive the assassin's shot,
we sincerely trust and II the prayers Of his aged
mother, bis devoted wife and family, as well as
those Of the whole county, avail he will. This
shot, aimed administrations through the body
ofour president may cement 1t in way not in
tended BY the cowardy hand that directed it.
Truly,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-07-21
TIL Il
To the Patrons Of the Beacon.

have long contemplated, when my
son, Francis V. King should reach his
majority, to surrender 10 him my inter-
est in the BEACON and my position as
one of its Editors. He will attain this
majority on the 23rd of the present
month and on that day will make to
him a formal and legal transfer of the
property. My own connection with the
paper terminates with its present issue.
| bespeak reasonable allowance for the
Young and untried hand, and for the
new firm, the good will of the people,
aud especially OF the democratic senti-
ment of st. Mary's, which the BEACON
under future management, | am given
10 understand, will continue to uphold
In parting with the patrons of the pa
per, choose to be brief, because my
feelings prompt me to say much more
than it would be proper for me, perhaps,
TO publish. Suffice it, that here ac-
knowledge, that the success Of the BEA-
CON, and whatever | am, are due in
large measure to the prolonged and per-
sislent countenance Of these PATRONS
couuteranss+ff many,-fases dating from
my fr.t Connection Within paper and
continuing w4F6ogtfiteTmissioo through
The lnte1Tne diAe years to the present
mahent,lf The respect and confidence
of 14iese friends it has ever been the
highest object of my ambition TO de-
serve, and | ask no better fortune than
that my public HE, which closes to-day
NAV be rounded off with their approval
JonN +. KING.
July 2fst, 1881.
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[onIncY. al paiIs Hold !

spEAKtxo '.pr TaH Carr. &C. II. Wood, Esq,
Of the G. 4 7. Ry., PORT Huron, Mich, fayors
our correspondent with the following After
suffering for nearly year with rheumatism, re-
ceiying treatment from most Of the best phys
ieians Of Michigan and the West, happened 70
try bottle, Of St. Jacobs OIL. Upon the first
application used fully half u bottle, aud its e.
feet was almost instantaneous immediately
dropped all other treatment, and confined myself
10 ils use alone Alter the use Of three bottles,
Instead Of being driven to my business, or nov
Ing about on clutches, walked from one 70 three
miles daily about business, aud have been free
from this horrible disease for over year, not
having the slightest twinge Of 1t. Hence, say
that ali medicines known 10 mo are useless when
compared with the Old German Remedy. Use
this statement when aud where Il suits.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-07-21

THE New Y. DEADLOCK BROKEN
The most notable political event OF the
pas. week is The breaking Of the
deadlock IN the New York Legislature,
the outcome OF il being the election Of
Warner Miller as ex-senator PIatt'-
successor. As member Of the House
of Representatives, this man, according
TO the republican Times, devoted much
time, argument and influence TO the
task of convincing the Committee OF
WAYS and Means that they ought
to leave untouched bis private monop-
oily of the manufacture of wood pulp. "
The republican Post says, that when in
Congress, he endeavored, "by specious
arguments and false statements, to fur
d. his own pecuniary interest" and
that he "dld not slow political matters
to stand for moment in the way Of
his private profits" Plat, though a
Stalwart, is a clean man, as Is aiso Ros-
zoe Conkling, whatever his other faults,
who will probably be replaced by man
as low down as Miller. Such are the
times upon which we have fallen
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-07-21

iiousiy bling myself TO picture 10 YOU
the journalistic life in any bat its real
colors. hrre arc, oicourse, some prs
matte RS occasionally found cleaning
and aasaiDg amid The ordinarily gloom
my and Ibeerless surroundings, but they
are like be green patches IN the desert,
not encountered by many OF the jour
naIistic pliers. | admire your lofty
ambiIim your integrity Of purpose and
your manly determination TO win for
yourself an honorable position in lite
and If be opportunity is oHorded me OF
aiding lou / shall be most happy to do
so.
IN he meantime, beg that you will
aceeplihe proaer Of my friendship and
esteeI
Very truly yours,
Csc. CoLToN.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-07-21
focal Correspondence

ST. CLEMENTS by, July -, 1881.
Messrs. Editors :--bg1in we have passed
tbTeugh heated term, which for intense sever
ID, las not been equalled for years, or 50 say
strict observers Whether this last is so or not,
we know that il was the most uncompromisng
weather we ever experienced. And we had To-
work SO hard too flaming was our constant
occupation during the whole Of last week; but
still our tanning power was greatly inadequate
to the amount Of coolp required to keep us'
comfortable. But at the present writing ting
weather has moderated and it is cool and pleas~-
ant. Il is very dry and crops Of all kinds arc,
suffering extremely This has the eject Of
causing the farmers to wear detected appear
ance.
Ever and anon we hear most glowing reports
of the progress Of the two railroads through our
county. Each one seems 10 be contending with
unremitting zeal for the mastery, each company
striving to keep ahead of the other. What a
favored section this sl--two rivals roads rup-
ming III Tor will they ever be y through ccuxss
ty not more than fifteen mesacross tits wild
point How condescendingly aceommodatH
events seem to be.to US We have still to awai1
the issue Of events and while we wait we hoEYSa
The Doctors pew building at the Head Of tRv
BaY Is nearly completed. 1t is spacious build
| ing, and will be used both as store and dwelling
house. Ii presents fine appearance from the
| road on which II fronts. The workmanship Is
| exceIlently well performed, and will be stand
| ing sign OF the superior skill OF the architect,
| Mr. Benaett. We expect that the Dr.'s custom
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-07-21

THE CoNDFTIoN OF THE PRESIDENT
Though public anxiety is maniiesily
declining in regard TO the condition oil
the President, general belief existing
that he is now out of danger and on the
pleasant road to recovery, the latest
bulletin from his physicians is not quite
as satisfactory as could be wished. 1t
is as follows:-7 p. m. The President
had little more fever this afternoon,
which is regarded as merely a tempo
rary Auctuation. AT l p. m. his pulse
was So, temperature 98.5, respiration
IL. III present his pulse is 1O2, tenn
perature 100.7, respiration II.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-07-21

M.pv1ANp JUDICIAL ELECTIONS
In compliance with the act OF the Leg
islature Of $780, chapter All, the Gov
ernor has issued his proclamation sub
m;tted to the voters of the State, al the
next general election in November, the
proposed amendment to section Of
article four Of the constitution OF Mary
Ind Tins amendment corrects a de-
feet in the constitution with regard TO
the election OF Judges on the expiration
Of the first term Of Is years, and speci-
fees that such elections shall take place
on the Tuesday alter the first Monday
in November, which is the general
election day. The amendment does
-. ~ IL 'a-., &c ofiee Of the
fore, nor does it change the time for
elections TO fill the places ofinterregnum
appointees, except with regard TO BalII-
more city. In this latter particular the
time is changed by the amendment from
October 10 November, thus making II
uniform throughout the State. The
term OF Is years for judges elected in
1867 expires November, 1882, when
successors are TO be elected, the amend
ment being preparatory TO that occa-
sion.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-07-21
Fer 6, g.orses cAar.A.

II y iu contemplation By The ladies Of So.
Georges Catholic Chateh Congregation In the
2nA district 10 get up an entertainment 10 the
neiebhorhoOdt or probably Al the church on
Wednesday. the 18th Of August next, the pro-
cecds Of which will be applied 10 tho renovation
Of tina, eiiGcc There Is runor that there
will be baby show on the oe,asion and that
prizes viii b. distribnlod 10 fortunate s and 10
months youngsters. Balloon ascensous will
MISC constitute a feature Of the entertainment
weespect TO be able to give fuller particulars in
our next iaEue.
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[CoNMrSrcArrn.

lC0MMVSicATEp.
To THE EpnoRs OF THE BEACON Mr.. r. A.
Moran is on hand again. Gentlemen. should
not have noticed bis authorizations had II been
altogether against me that he vented his spleen.
sregards Others being tho author Of my pro-
ductiOns, il is untrue. assert thai am alone
responsible for what has appeared in my corres-
pondencethat they are my own productions
You, gentleman, have been kind enough to cor
rect mistakes in the way of spelling. You |
presume, have done the like for him many
times.
hold receipt from Mr.. Jas. T. Posey for
Sl.07 for list years taxes. also took out two
setts OF oyster licenses, one Tor So 50 and the
other for 80 90, but il is unnecessary for me to
argue further this matter but will say, that so
far as the point Of ability is concerned, that
challenge him or any one that the republicans
have ever elected to office in this county My
challenge stands on the way decomposition or
oratory The subject shall be right Off hand
and without any preparation on the part ofeith-
cr. say this, not only for him, but for those
swtll-heads that have represented the republican
party of this county am
Yours, very respectfully,
Josnu4 JoEEs
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-07-21
Farmers Machinery.

Mossrs VIM J Edelen & Co., Of our town,
are tie agents for the justly celebrated G. Ault-
man & Co.'S. Reapers Mowers, Harsesters, Steam
Thrcshers, etc, Reaper has become, OF late
years an implement almost rs indispensable to
the farmer as his piow aud harrow. Modern In
vcntion has 50 smpi6ed these machines that the
former cumbrous and complicated Reaper would
be almost unrecognimbleis its present simple,
neat and elegant shape, and the prices have been
20 reduced, that what was formerly, what might
he called, farmers luxury, and only atialnable
by the wealthy, is now within the means Of a-
most every farmer % purchase. The machines
manufactured by the above named firm have
been exhibited at nl The great agricultural fairs,
State anu National, In this aud in foreign coun-
tries aid have always been awarded The high
est prizes for excellence. The saving Of expense
In harvesting a large crop Of wheat will re-im-
burse the farmer for the cost Of Reaper IN one
year. Their sef-bindiug llsrvesiers and steam
Engines for threshing have oil the latest i'm
nrovemenis Of modern invention and are unri-
vailed Tor general excellence.
Messrs VIM J Edeien Co have samples OF
several Of those mnchaes and invite 10 exami-
nation Of them ~ The farmers OF The county.
They are also agents for The sale Of the New
rreuftsu rfs1sa tJ,' 5i.sliey,i' one of the most
useiul and necessary articles lately invented for
the convenience Of farmers and ponItry.mena
Price oaly one dollar. A full line Of Agricul-
turnl implements aud Gardening tools just opens.
ID. Do not fail TO give them q call.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-07-21
aood News.

As we go to press we are assured by respou-
sible party that the work on the Southern Nd.
Railroad is rapidly progressing towards our
county l61 miles Of rails have been laid
and that the road has been tied up to within a
few hundred yards of our county line. The Pa
tuxent branch, which is under the direction OF
Col. Ammon, we know to be rapidly progress
sing, and sie outlook for the early completion Of
the whole enterprise is as encouraging and hope
fal as could be desired.
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she went % lha pIaY Of noIIretle, ),

She went to the play Of olivette,"
Aud near an open window she set,
And by so doing she there slet
The fate OF AL who rashIy get
Soimprudent.
She saw a notice IN the Weekly Star,
s'fo cure Cold--Use Sines Syrup OF Tar"
So she went to her druggist aud Ihon and Their
Invested with single quarter
In the article.
Now If you only have occasion 10 see,
Aow earnest and vehement she be
When telling how quickly and entirely
She was cured Of the cold, caught on said settee
Twill surprise you.
For sale by Combs & Spalding.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-07-21

A Dinner, Supper and Concert, win be given
a, Bushwuoi tof the benefit Of Sacred Heart
church on wednesday, July 2ish, inst. Tickets
OR dinner 50 coats, supper % CENTS, concert %
cents. Tbs choir Of the church will BE- assisted
by eDinrai voeslis,s, male and female, from
Washington md Baltimore a dance AZ Bush
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-07-21
CONGREGATIONAL sERyIoEs
81. AursEws . VIM. 8 NARY PARISHES.

THE Dean of the Convocation ofWashinpton.
represented by the Rev James b. Averitt.
Of Silver Spring Parish Montgomery county,
Md, will hold ID v. the following services:
ST ANDREW PARISH:
Tuesday afternoon, Aug 2, 4 p. M, st. Peters
Chapel, eonardiown--evsning at D m.
Wednesday, August 3ra3 La. m {, st Andrews
church with Holy Communion evening p IN.
Thursday, August 4th, II a. M, ST. James
Chapel.
VIM. AND MARY PARIsH.
Friday August 9Th, II q. m, Poplar Hill church.
Holy Comninniol-ey ming p. nis
July q lesl4
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Ir.n for .hs a:a.h.ra "a asa..

ssTle cyasf, Of Washington, . g.. 10 Iis
Issue ofSoudsy hst contains the Information
that . number af-hipa from Antwerp are unload
log isogal thc port q New York ior che South
sau Maryland Railroad, and that the road wse
tKpeiul 90 ~ Ia fueuing order By the iime Of
the opening Uf tbg Centennial exercises o. York
touu Ia October ncsl Ills acgAsummA,ion de-
yoatiy 10 &c wished"
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PHILADELPHIA Times.

PHnApELpHIA Police D. ARrMENE The Phil
adelphia Leiger Of Decem6er 20, 1880, mentions
among many others, the case Of Chief Of Police oil
this city, Samuel II Given, Esq, who says he
used st. Jacobs Oil with excellent results. lie
las also heard from many who have used it for
rheumatism, that italone ofal remedies did them
good.
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s.n7sn!lsp y! Ea.sr.aIansnt. !. tAa nall
we.rs,ror,ssa ,a.,. egu,-,,ioser,'.,e s.'.

49, lt.-ia
" IIraI iu this Place on Welncsisy, The ard q
August next, President Daniels, Of the Alliance,
aad Miss Minnie Florence Nushtr, viii address
lhf Conyonti0a. We leirn further, that Miss
Noshrr sill give eloeufionag entertainments
daring bes SHAY here, ihe hr4t 90 Tuesday, the
2nd Of August and The las, on Wednesday, the
lfd, the Convention meeting 90 ,he moraing
and evening OF ,ba, day aud the literary enter
mipmenj coming % oB the night Of samc.
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CLEO

In Baltimore city on ihe 9Th Of July instant
ELIZABETH, 10 the G2ad year ot her age
beloved win Of Willi1m \ Thompson and
second daughter Of Use lale John aud liapcWeil
llclb. Of tlits county.
Agile residence Of i's grandmother Nrs S
4 iF1uEi On iilg iNth instant, prELiS, chtla
9fDaJ and the bate " Susan Payne, agri oat
yeatt ihreo months and nine DAYS
AZ 'he Residence q lbs parents 10 tie 1t cleo.
tion district, on Wednesday tie 9Th instant
Ginses DALLAS, youngest aou Of j. D and Mag.
gle Exams, aged Z months.
Too pure for earth he has been Summoned
thus early to bis Heavenly home to take bis
place
-ss.--------e .a&iiA lie celestial band.
fcFover saved from this worlds alarms
tsspitbg the anthems Of the spirit land,
Witch ever Swell from groups that round the
Almighty stand =
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Ths wasa. Turnout.

The wheat turnout in our coaniyis disap-
poiuirent. We have information from nearly
every dis,rictaud weoversiaIe The estimated when
we say, that tie crop is short to the extent Of a
fourth Several soundjndging farmers have as
sarcd US that the yied will not exceed half
crop.
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aood Logic.

A word to those who neglect TO avail them
selves Of the business opportunities We oiIer.
For nearly thirty years We have largely supplied
he retail demand for Mems, Boysa and Childre n .
Clothing in Tins city and State satisfactorily,
The class OF clothing we make is too fine for
dealers in small towns to keep, and is much bet
Ter than is generally found IN large cities. If
YOU wahi good article at the lowest market
price, call upon q. N. 0km & Son, Pratt and
llnnoy,r streets