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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1882-04-20

PLANTATION P PRovERDs.-Driye out
de dreamin' dog.
Mighty few horses fits g barley
patch.
NOddin' niger give de ash cake a
chill.
Don't fall out wild de pot what cook
de possum.
Fightin' niger amt fur from de
callaboose.
Old close better go 'roun de picket
fence.
You kin see mo- patter-rolier dan
boozer-bears.
Short stirrups en- a do-back hoss.
Mighty good sheep watts wuf mo
dan bis wool.
Sunday pra's amt gwineter lass all
de week.
Lasy folks got too many ter-mor-
rers ahead un um.
Don't hol yo' head too high, less
you gwineter eat out'n de hoss-rack.
Hotter de wedder de fresher de
niger. Dis W at save de salt.
One eye on de overscar en ter one
one on de mule don't make De fnrrer
strait.
De shote wat stays out in the dark
er de moon done gone fun home fer
good.
Some marsters gotter be tuck on
trus'. How de wum git in de scaly
bark {? Who raise de row 'twixt de
bee-martin en- de buzzard?
UNCLE REMCs.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1882-04-20


To be shOt dead is one Of the easiest
modes Of terminating life; vet rapld
~ i is. the body has leisure 10 isal
and reflect On the attempt bv ons
o. the frantic adherents cf Snain fu
assassinate William, Prince of Orange.
who took the field in the revolt OF chs
Netherlands. the ball passed through
the bones Of his face, and brought kiua
to the ground. In an instant that
preceded stupefaction, be was able 70
frame the notion that the ceiling az
the room had fallen in aud crushed
him. The cannon-shot which plune-
ed into the brain Of Charles XII. did
not prevent him from seixinR his
sword by the bait.
The idea Of m attack. an.1 tie ne
ceszity for defence, Was Impressed
| apon him ~ blow. whieI ws shoula
have supposed TOO Tremendous %
leave On interval Coz thought.
But 1t BY no means follows that the
inhiction Of fatal violence il accom-
pani'd by a pang. From what a
known of the first eject OF Run-shok
wounds. it is probable that the i'm
preston Is rather stunning than
acute.
Unless death be immediate. the
pain is as varied as the nature Of the
injuries. and these are past counting
up. But there Is nothing angular
in the dying sensations, though L ,rd
Byron remarked the physiological
popularity, that the expression i in
yariably that of languor, while in
death from a stab the countenancs re-
Aects the traits Of natural character,
of gentleneas or ferocity. to the last
breath.
Some Of these cases are Of interest
to show with what slight disturbance
life may 90 on under a mort Il wound,
till it suddenly comes TO a final stop.
A foot soldier at Waterloo, pierced 6y
a mnsket- ball in the hip, begged water
from trooper who chanced 10 pos
sess canteen Of beer. The wounded
man, drank. returned his heartiest
thanks, mentioned that his regiment
was nearly extermlnated, and hav.
ing proceeded dozen yards on his
way to the rear. fell to the earth,
and with one convulsive movement
Of his limbs. concluded his career.
Yet his voice, says the trooper, who
himself told the story. gave scarcely
the smallest sign Of weakness
Captain Basil Hall, WHOM his early
youth was present at the battle of
Corunna, has singled out, from the
confusion which consigns to oblivion
the woes and gallantry Of war.
another instance. extremely similar
which occurred. An old officer who
was shot in the head, arrived pale
and faint at the temporary hospital,
and begged the surgeon to look at his
wound. which was pronounced to be
mortal.
Indeed. / feared 50, he responded,
with impeded utterance, and vet I
should like very much to live . little
longer If it were possible
He laid his sword upon q stone at
his side. 'as gently says Hall, as lifts
steel had been turned to glass, and
almost Immediately sank dead upon
the turf
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1882-04-20

IF = list could be presented of the
deaths and frightful burning that have
occurred since the introduction Of ke-
rosene. it would be appalling. Good
kerosene-that is, of the legal standard
OF quality. and that sent ont by the
best makers Is Tar in advance of the
legal requirements-properly used.
need be no more dangerous than the
old-fashioned spearla oil. or taIlow
dips. But il is vastly more 50. Why /?
IL We observe the accounts or those
so-called accidents, as they are given
in the daily papers. it win be found
that they are due to one Of two prin-
einal causes Cd Using kerosene TO
light ere: and (2l 10 filing = lamp
already lighted Only the most IL
naEaRf can ID - stupid aaio pour ks-
rosene upon Gre. and nssnst nn1ahnE
do not read u would Be ! awaste of time
to caution them against it. Filling a
lamp while it is lighted is something
that ought never to be done. II can
be avoided by always filing the lamps
in the morning. This task should be-
long to some one member Of the house
hold, who should have q fixed and
regular time for doing it; nothing
ought ordinarily to interfere with or
cause its postponement. It should be
made duty. to be discharged with
all the regularity and punctuality Of
the daily meals. If good kerosene, Of
either of the best manufactures, be
used, there is little danger Of accident.
Glass lamps ought never to be carried
about. for the very reason that they
are glass. This would hold, no mat
ter what material they contain; even
if it be sperm or lard oil, the break
ing Of a lamp is disaster TO be
avoided. There is chance that the
one carrying it may slip or trip, or
some other accident cause ii to be
dropped. With good kerosene, even
the breaking Of the lamp and spilling
its contents should cause no disaster
In the way Of burning; but all kero-
sene is not good. aud the risk should
never be taken. In trimming the
lamps, only the small portion that is
charred need be removed from the
wick, and that is readily done by
scraping it with knife kept for the
purpose. If any substance collects
upon the wick tube, that should be
scraped off. leaving the brass or metal
perfectly clean. After carefully scrap
ing, wipe off the uppec part Of the
wick tube (and the wick) with piece
of very soft paper, to remove any
small particles left in scraping. A
wick may become unfit for use long
before it is burned up. Many quarts
of oil are carried through wick, and
in time the pores of the fabric be-
comessofilled with PARTICLES of dust and
other impurities that the oil cont .ins
that its ability to take up the oil as
fast as it is burned becomes greatly
diminished. and when this occurs a
new wick is needed. If lamp il
filed quite full in a cold room, and
then is brought into warm one, the
heat will canse the oil to expand and
overflow. and lead to the suspicion
that the lamp leaks. This should be
avoided by not filling completely;
knowing that this may occur, sufii-
cient space sholld be left to allow fer
the expansion.-American AgricMltn-
raiist.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1882-04-20

Thsrs's siraags easeinasiaa 1hoaA 1iaS
bed,
Far o1 voices and shadows e4llin
,Tis bot the vesfibnie Of the sldrss 1a
To which tie worn sonl is dTifins 4a ss ei-
most fed.
There's 4 mysierioua chill aFound M
Mhen on The soul he Iiela = lAs''
sTis buf fhe death angel IS suefsaE m
With hrighs<r spirits ~ which sNs 4i'l
be Led.
There's happy sadness eloss = 4x* keH
Golden gates ajar, the uorn s14I
lis but the farewell % esrlh na4 &4k'
one,s hana,
There's sweet anaieipnsinn near a q ASB
Strange EzF-Un mnsie abonl as fseAi
'Tis bnt the harp and Chris wifis tAI &|
angel baud
Wsitiug for flle soal fcs wlief <e
and bled.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1882-04-20


WOULDN'T STAND IT.-.Yesterday
afternoon q man from Park City came
into the Cliff House considerably ex.
cited, aud inquired IL certain person
was stopping there. He explained
that the man had done him dirt.
and he was anxious to lick him. Fiud-
ing that the man had just left the
house, he rushed out after him. and
finding him on Tribune avenne. walk
ed mp and announced that he had
come all the Wy from Park City &,
lick him. and accordingly he started
IN. In few minutes be had black.
ened both the mans eyes, walked all
over him and reduced him to a gene
raj wreck. When he had finished the
job. he stood the man up against the
val Of Walkers Bank. and remark.
ed:
IL want you to understand that /
consider you the most infamous whelp
| ever saw. You dirty Iitsle cur, T.
Hold on" said the man who had
just been kicked, taking off his coat.
Il think that after thrashing q man
you have no right 10 abuse him. I
can stand licking. but won't stand
abuse from no living .. IA, no matter
how much he weighs. Nos Tn going
70 lick you"
he was good as his word. and start
ed in with the most businsss-like air
imaginable and knocked his late We,
tor into the guttes. Every time he
got up be knocked him down with,
BLAST me, Ican't stand abuse" When
he got all through with the Park City
man the crowd thought It was . pile
Of rags and mud.
Now. look here. my friend" said
the last victor. next time you lick :
man LET well enough alone. Don'f
abuse him. You handled yourself
well enough while sou were licking
me. bus you overdid the abuse. -
Sui Lake TriJune.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1882-04-20

The passenger. who was going down
the big river for the 6rst time in his
lie. secured permission TO climb ND
beside the pilot, grim cid eravback.
who never told lie in his life.
Many alligators in the river p in
anlred the stranger. after Q look
around.
Not 80 many now. since they got
to sho0tin EN- for their hides and tai
Ter. " was the reply.
Used to be lots. eh p
Il don't want to tell you about en-.
stranger. replied the pilot. signing
heavily.
why r
"Canse you'd think was lyin' "a
xop. and that's sumthin' / never do.
sassseek AZ k.sn1z 3rfnk zhislex.
or chaw poor tooacker. 00< lean lie. !
Then there used 70 be lots OF 'emY''
inquired the passenger.
'Im most afraid to tell We, mister,
bnt I've counted 'leven hundred ally
gators to the mile from Vicksburc
clfar down to New Orleans. That
was years ago. afore shot was ever
fired at EN-.
well. don't doubtit. " replied the
stranger.
"And I've counted S,459 Of EN- on
one sand bar" continued the pilot.
ut looks big to tell, but Govern
ment surveyor was aboard, and be
checked 'em of as l called out"
II haven't the least doubt of it, IS
said the passenger, as he heaved q
sigh.
I'm glad o that. stranger. Some
fellers would think / am liar, when
I'm telling the solemn truth. This
used to be paradise for allygators,
and they were 50 thick that the wheels
of the boat killed an average of forty
nine to the mile r.
"Is that soY'
"True as Gospel, mister used tc
almost feel sorry for the cussed brutes
cause they'd cry out cen most like q
human being. We killed lots of EN-
as | said. and we hurt pile more.
sailed with one Captain who allus car.
ried a thousand bottles of liniment tc
throw over to the wounded ones?
He did?
True as you live, he did. I don't
'spect I'll ever see another such q
kind, Christian man. And the ally
gators got to know the Nancy Jane
and to know Capt. Tom, and they d
swim out and rub their tails agin the
boat an purr like cats, an look up an
try to smile r
They would ?"
Solemn truth, stranger And once
when we grounded on bar, with an
opposition boat right behind, the al.
lygators gathered around, got under
her stern, and jumped her clean over
the bar by grand pnshl 1t looks
like big story. but / never told lid
yet. and | never shall; / wouldn't liz
for all the money you could put aboard
of this boat"
There was q painful pause. aud af.
ter a while the pilot continued:
Our ingines gin out once, and a
crowd Of allygators took a tow line and
hauled us forty-6ve miles up stream
TO Vicksburg."
''They did ?"
And when the news got along the
river that Capt. Tom was dead, every
alligator on the river daubed his left
ear with mud as badge Of mournin'
and lots Of EN- pined and died"
The passenger left the pilot house
with the rema X that he didn't doubt
the statement. and the old man gave
the wheel turn, and replied:
"Thars one thing / won't do for
love nor money. and that's make a
liar Of myself. ! was brung up by a
good mother, and I'll stick TO the
truth if this boat don't make a cent.
-T.cksbstrg Herald.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1882-04-20

sa-Little boy has been swearing.
and mamma, to punish him; washed
thoroughly the inside Of his mouth
with soapsuds. "to. as she explains
to him. clean away the naughty
words" A few days later, while
passing the bathroom, she sees the
youngzter with bis face one mass Of
suds and his mouth 30 full that she
barely understands his spluttering
exclamations: Getting them all ont,
mammal Swore Eve times yester-
day r
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1882-04-20

"a. A certain shoemaker of Can
terbury by his extravagancy had
wasted his whole stock; his creditors
came SO fast that he was Obliged 10
pack up and march of. Travelling
toward London, near Rochester. by
the side of q wood stood gentleman 8
house. and hard by . couple Of tnr-
keys, who. upon his approach, cried
out. "Cobble, cobble, cobbie r. to which
he angrily answered, it was a lie. for
it was well known that he was no cob
bier but shoemaker. Being terribly
vsxed, observing the coast to be clear.
he whips up one turkey, cIapped II
under his coat. and was marching off.
but considered he had as good right TO
take the other for company, which he
did but the gentleman saw him
through q window, and followed. and
overlook him. Said he: Friend.
what business have you with that tur-
key p "Sir." said he, ''he abused me
in calling me q cobbler when it is
well known / am shoemaker" .Ay.
but said the gentleman, what do YOU
intend to do with the other p why,
truly. SIR said he, Il take him 10
bear witness Of my abuse f.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1882-04-20
Twrisssa sor slss Bsaeon. ]
ms gm waInui Rrse.

Der Cd ire the ruthless azs has laia de-
fo4:
You hsvs ben nsar our door for nany,
mang yearz,
10 more shall Ne uss ~ shadows cons. and
FarsssiI Old ,rss, win h..r.-s.Is sishs and
almost isnFs.
Ssvs s.sn .hss rasn Iovsaousss'oeda dasnsa'A
whsa al .ss sunshins, merry laugh, JOY
And when ! Srssk 10 .hs bone sirsls was
made,
When ~ hearts uenr thee we're filed wiih
bitter sadnem.
YoE are Fesiing on tlse Zap ofthy mosher,
fouF hfaneists have been hFoken and torn
from your breast:
xhe blue birds piliia,Ily ne2r ghee hover.
Never again % thy tender boughs win they
Frst.
A little while and thy form win be dust;
We shall not know the spot that was green
By thy shade,
But you had mission and filed IL, wc trust,
lfOnly 20 watch over some tiny grass blade
TlL.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1882-04-20

HOUSEHOLD HIETs.-Meats of all
kinds should not Be washed, but wip-
ed with a towel, to preserve the juices
and quality.
Good -four is not tested by the
color; white flour may not be the
best. The test Of good -four is by the
amount Of water it absorbs.
When anything is acciden tally
made too salt it may be counteracted
BY adding . teaspoonful of vinegar
and teaspoOnfuI Of sugar.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1882-04-20

DEFINITION OF A BABY.-It il CON-
posed of bald head and a pair of
lungs. One Of the lungs takes . rest
while the other runs the shop. One
of them is always on deck all of the
time The baby is a bigger man than
his mother. He likes to walk around
with his farther. at night. The father
does most Of the walking. and all Of
the swearing.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1882-04-20

p~ A distinguished clergyman Of
New York had in his employ an Eng
lishman that he desired to cure of hls
erroneous speech. and asked him how
many letters there were in saloon.
He answered, six" Mention them
separately" well" said be. there
is hess. and hay. and . hell. and
two hoes. and hen"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1882-04-20

B4-Tommy wasa little rogue; whom
his mother had hard work TO mana ge
Their house in the country was raised
q few feet from the ground, and Tom
my, TO escape q well-dsssrved whip
ping. ran from his mother and creps
under the house. Presently the faith
er came home. and hearing where the
boy had taken refuge. crept under to
bring him out. As he approached on
his hands and knees. Tommy asked,
IL she after you. too?
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1882-04-20

- A pure strengthening tonic.
free from whisksy and alcohol. cures
dyspepsia. and similar diseases. IL
has never been equalled. Browns )
Iron Bltters.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1882-04-20

80 Men are measured by What
they undertake. What We try to DO
i what stamps the nan--not what
we accomplish. Motives are greater
thing shan results.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1882-04-20

DG lie who thinks every man =
rogue il very certain t9 see one whsn
he shaves himself, and he ought in
mercy 20 his neighbor. to surrender
the rascal to in ice.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1882-04-20

- The rock and rye mnst have
been favorits tipple in the olden
days from the fact that David put 4
little rock in his sling.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1882-04-20

- An effective medicine for kid
ney diseases. low fevers and nervous
prostration. and well worthy Of a trial
i Browns Iron Bitters.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1882-04-20

So A scientist says iE does not
Kill an oyster instantly 10 open ia
shell. Maybe not. bat it SURPRISES it
considerably.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1882-04-20

~ If the best mans faults were
written on his forehead, it would
make him pull his hat over bis eyes.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1882-04-20

~ When you feel cough or bron-
chial affection creeping on the lungs,
take Ayers Cherry Pectoral. and cure
il before it becomes incurable.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1882-04-20

muscles Of ths thigh just b low that
point, doing no injury to the gFoin
whatever. Mr.. Allen had q slight
hesh wound on the right side of the
neck and Mr. Breckenridge. fortunate
y, escaping with no serious damage
whatsoever.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1882-04-20
INTERVENING CONTESTED ELECTION
Important Decision /!

a FTER . most exciting elcclioneering
~ campaign, followed By contest for the
prohss Of TIE Ofsice, with or without Trust.
Bis FxtraoT ainary Highness. Saata Claus, al
ter looking through three pairs Oi specks pur-
chased at he store Of
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1882-04-20

BeA- Aunty, what makes i little
baby CRY 50? Do it want ia mud
der
Yes dear. shI its fd.sr. too.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1882-04-20

Wlnes, Rrandies. whiskey, Cigars, Faney
Cakes and Conleciionery, Raisins, Figs. Or
anges, Lemons, Apples,
GLASS; CHIN ERE
Hardware, Paintings, etc, ETC., there 10 be
found 20 the entire satisfaction offheirfrien1s
and customers.
Now, therefore, In virtue ofshe polite atten-
tlon promised ard the sinall profits dsGired.
the Cenmission Of Santa Claus Il hereby To-
sued By large majority" 70
r. -. GAHAARRR - GO.
Dss Is. 1881.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1882-04-20

has cons iudea that they are entitled by q
large y t0Fity'' 70 hold any number Of pIsy.
ing oaic and receive the profits arising from
the sale n sheir most complete assortment 81
Chr6ssaBs@s Goods and General MeE-
chAndiss now In store, Notwithstanding shs
sxtent sad variety OF
Beautiful Christina
Presents,
Boots and Shoes,
Hats aud Gaps,
Pens ard Boys Cloihiag,
ladies Dress Goods.
Shawls, Cloaks,
Balmorals, Scarfs,
Collars, Laces,
Ribbons, Trimmed Hats,
GaiItrs, CoFSsts,
Hosiery, Gloves,
Prints, Tiekings,
Plaids,
Trimmings, etc.,
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1882-08-08

attraction. She has clear, pleasant
voice, bears herself with unaffected
dignity, looks like a true woman, and
has the manner of a grand dame with
out tinge of affectation or sugges-
ton of shoddy. She is anxious to
visit the United States, and will be
terribly disappointed if she fails to
charm. / have no doubt Of the re-
suit myself"
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1882-08-08
Notice for Publication.
Land once at Boise city, idaho. |

Land Once at Boise City, idaho
July 18. 1882
Notice 10 hereby given that the following .nsmsd
settler has filed notice Of his intention to make
nnal proof In support Of his claim. and that said
proof will be made before the Register and Re-
csiver ut Boise City, Idaho, on Wednesday. August
~. 1882. viz: William +. Smith, of Bellevue Post-
ONCE Alturas county. Idaho. Presumption De.
clsratory Statement No. 2.450. for the northeast
qusrter Of southeast quarter section 2, township
north, range Is east.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous resi- dence on. and cultivation of, said
land. viz: 4. Lewis Rinearson, Of Boise City. Ada
county. ldaho George Kohlepp. Of HALEY. Altu.
ras county, Idaho: Andrew T. Hathll, Of Belle.
Sue Alturas county, Idaho: Thos. Hatnl. Of Belle.
vue, Alturas county. Idaho.
ty2l JoHN B. MILLER. Register.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1882-08-08
GRAND
MASONIC BALL
BELLEVUE, AUGUST 10. 1882
Invitation COMMITTEES.

BEALEV OE, ,AOGOST ~, 1857
Invitation COMMITTEES.
Geo. L. wedekind, DR.. Il. W. Marshall. James
Hayes. R p. Dayton, II. NJ. G. Bradley E. Brimm.
Maj. W. A. Stanton and Fred. H. Meyers.
Broadford-Frank Peed, Henry V. Barnes and
Hailey-W. W. Treat, J. F. Cliff. W.T.. Riley
Jos. Oldham, j. o. Swift. H z. Burkhsrt Robt.
Mulhall jos. Burkett Frank P. Csvanah + Haight
and Judge D. W Douthitt.
Bullion-Col. E. A. WALL c. d. Bradley, D. Har.
rington Judge Turner and Judd Bates.
ketchum-T. Z. Clohecy. c. W. Weaver and Jos
Pinkham.
Galena-L. P. Anderson
Sawtooth-Geo. r. Almond.
vienna-Dr. W N. Bell and C. J. johnson.
Muldoon-Wm H. Greenhow.
Committee of Arrangements:
CAPT J. G. KELLEY, GEO. L. wEpExnD.
MAJ. w. A. STANTON, r. NJ. g. BRADLEY.
II. v. BARNES.
Reception Committee:
F. E. ENSIGN. WIN. DAVIS, A. j. wooD.
JOHN RYNo.
Floor Managers:
DONALD MCKAY, CART j. G. KrlIxY,
MAI. w. A. STANTON
Floor Director:
W. I. CUMMINGS.
Tickets. admitting gentleman and ladies-in-
cluding supper) $500.
Tickets can be procured from any Of the Invita-
ton Committee. jy25td
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1882-08-08
Notice of Forfeiture.

To Jack Goodman. George Goodman and dsesss
Wells: You will please take notice that have q.
pended the sum Of One Hundred (1l001 Dollars n
claim. located in Beaver Canyon, in the eawtoot6
Mining District. Alturas county. Idaho Territory,
Tor the year 1881 and unless your share Of the said
one hundred dollars ut being one-fourth thereon.
together with interest and costs arr paid vithin
ninety 800 days OF the service Of this notice. youe
interest In the said mining claim or lode Win -
forfeited to me BY process Of law. under Aet =
Congress approved Nay 10. lo9a. ~
eawtootA. July =. lsaa, NIxB nooB.