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YOUNG G..
talks to the you
ain shooting at Il
let him be out of sight
the rib of your gun at the moment of
firing. At bird going overhead,
wait till he has passed we'll over, then
shoot under him. At straightaway
shots hold little high, so that you
just catch glimpse of the bird over
your barrels.
''In shooting at cross shots, it should
be understood that the velocity of an
ounce of No. 8 shot, driven with three
drains Of powder, is near to 900 feet
per second. In that second Bob
White, if under full Roadway, will go
SO feet, if we estimate the velocity Of
his flight 80 low as only mile a min
ute. If be is flying directly across
your line of sight and thirty yards off,
the shot will take one-tenth Of SO.
cond to reach that distance, and in
one tenth Of a second the bird has
gone over eight and eight-tenths feet.
So, if we should fire snap shot d.
rectly at cross-aying birds, thirty
yards distant, the centre of the cloud
of shot would fall about nine feet
behind him, and he would pass by
unscathed. To kill him clean, you
must hold nine feet ahead of him.
To some sportsmen, nine feet may
seem a great distance to hold ahead
on a cross-Aying bird thirty yards
away, but not to those who have no
ticed attentively the relations of the
line of their aim to the position Of the
bird at the very moment they hear
the report of the gun. Also estima-
tions Of distances in the air beside a
small and quickly moving object are
very unreliable, and often when the
sportsman thinks no has fred only
one foot ahead of a bird he has really
held ahead three feet. Let some one
suspend horizontally in the air an
unfamiliar object that must be dis
tant from fence rails and other things
whose dimensions you know, and then
guess it's length. You will, after q
few trials, be satisfied that the esti-
nation of actual lengths at thirty
yards is very loose guess-work."
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STEALING TIME.-One of the most
respected Philadelphia ministers late
ly preached an able, searching sermon
on the many tbefts committed by peo-
pie who would be offended at the i'm
putation that they robbed any one in
any degree; but there are few who
could read the eloquent and practical
lesson of the eminent teacher and not
see that they are guilty Of some form
of petty and often serious theft. One
of the thefts enumerated as the most
common is the theft of time from the
busy workers Of the world by idlers.
Few who commit this form of theft APP
preciate the wrong they do, AS
rule they are oilers; men and women
who have little labor and much lei
sure. Many ofthem are highly respec-
table and well-meaning persons; time
being of little value to Themselves,
they have no knowledge Of the va lue
of hours and minutes to others, and
they call and waste time, every min
ute Of which is golden to the people
who suffer the theft. This class is, as
a rule, intelligent and should be east
" reformed if it could be made to
pause and consider the wrong it does
to others.
The most pestiferous theft Of time
that preys upon the workers Of the
world is the genteel hummer, the thin
ly-guised devotee Of adventure; the
men and women who are playing the
world for their fortune and perpetra-
ting theft upon every worker as they
try all things TO make ten-strike.
They represent the thousand shades
Of the Mulberry Sellers family; the
thousand shades Of semi-genteel swind-
ling operations sugar coated with
plausible prospects Of fortune without
labor, and the thousand shades Of am
bition that is ever thieying from work
ers to promote their own advance
ment. They Are trained in deceit, us-
ually fluent an h fascinating in speech,
and too resp4. table in manner and
look to be kickeR out. They are the
worst Of robberA-, and they cost the
worlds earnest Workers millions in
valuable time thaYis lost forever.
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you
inflow can
Of his farm gre3
much enlarged expo
nual outlay otherwis0h
lessened, and labor lighSs.. On.
or poor, humble or ambn. e., q,
ought to study closely what will =,
suit his farm, examining closely tho
points and qualities Of his own cattle
and those of his neighbors. II he de-
termines dairying is best for him, he
must examine the question of guam
tity and quality of milk, and it's value
for the production Of butterand cheese;
the time that the COWS continue in
milk; the character Of the breed for
gentleness, their predispositon to dis
ease, and tho natural tendency to turn
nutriment to milk; the ease with which
she is fattened and value as a beef
when she is given up as mixer; the
proportion Of food requisite to keep
them in full milk or TO fatten when
dry. If grazing is decided to be the
main business, then consider the kind
of stock which the farm will best BIO
suited for, the kind Of meat most in
demand at the greatest profit in his
neighborhood, the early maturity, the
quickness Of fattening at any age, the
quality Of the meat; the parts on which
the flesh and fat are principally laid,
and last Of all, the hardihood and
adaptation to the climate and soil.
When farmer wisely settles all of
these questions, he will find he has
but little time to loiter about neigh
boring street corners - Portland,
(Oregon,) North Western Fdwnser.
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IDLE YOUNG MEN.-,rhe New York
correspondent Of the Philadelphia
Ledger thus comments on the idle
ness of our young men, who ought to be
the great producing element of the
country. Let all remember that la
Dor is honorable, and worthy and per-
sistent ambition and effort are sure
TO gain their reward. "Thore can be
no question but that one leading cause
Of the present unsatisfactory oondi-
ton Of general business in this if not
in other cities, is the fact that too
many people are going about doing
nothing, who have to be supported by
those who are at work. The number
of young men especially, that are per-
sonally unassociated with any useful
industry, seem TO be steadily on the
increase, and what is more, there 10
no prospect Of any change for the bet
ter as long as they persist in staying
in town, where there is no employ
ment for them, instead Of pushing into
tho country, where probably no one
need to be idle unless he chooses. An
advertisement for clerk in oOm-
mission house in lower Broadway, this
morning, brought some twenty fyeo or
thirty applicants 10 the door before it
was opened--and, sad to say, this is %
common experience. Wall, Broad and
New streets also oyerrun with a vast
number of gerteel young men, with
out the capital which 10 the reward OF
industry, who want to be brokers, in
the expectation Of realizing fortunes
by looking at "the tape" but who
never get beyond the barren region OF
great expectations. There is scarcely
one Of these who would not be afront-
ed if it we're suggested to him 10 'go
West" or 10 address himself 10 some
trade or avocation nearer home, that
was not already over-orowded. This
false pride must be got rid Of, or the
great army of able-bodied uon-produ-
GERS will be augmented to a point that
will seriously Cypress the more thrit-
ty and Industrious Of the commu-
nifty. There would be no no such
thing az dull times in young coun-
try like this, il everybody wasat work,
and IL there were fewer people trying
by their wits toslive off other people.
who earn their bread by the sweat Of
their face"
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tho comfort
ry door and winuu.
justed, the floors tight,
in good order, the roof
Next, the supplies of wood ana
that may be convenient, sheltered a..
dry, ready for immediate use and suf-
fcient to last through the Winter. 1t
ought to be looked on as an abomina-
tion-the custom 80 common of send
ing to the forest for green wood, a
load at q time as needed through ont
the Winter and Spring, and then the
practice Of cutting wood az needed for
fires for heating and cooking. The
farmer who does not keep his house
and kitchen supplied with good sea-
soned wood ought not to have any su
gar or cream in his coffee. The old
time style Of kitchen in one corner,
smoke house in another, wood-pile in
the backyard" and "water at the
spring" is rapidly going out Of date;
but there are still a few farmers,
whose wives are compelled to do a
great deal ofunnecessary work and suf-
ferunnecessary inconvenience through
the wantl of little forethought, and
less regard for the good old way.
II is not necessary to enumerate all
that might be done for indoor COM
fort. If our wives will read this ar
ticle and will speak out, they can tell
very quickly what has been left out
that might have been put in, and will
not be slow to remind their husbands
Of what is wanted for the comfort and
convenience of the family.
Without neglecting other things,
the comfort and well-being of the
horses, mules, cattle and other dumb
creatures, should receive prompt at
tention. Their helpless condition APP
poals to our better feelings, but the
appeal to our pockets is apt TO be
more convincing and effective. 1t is
the poorest kind Of economy to save a
few dollars worth Of lumber and nails
and few days labor by leaving live
stock exposed to the weather, or only
partially protected by leaky roofs
overhead, while the winds and rains
Of Winter beat under the caves and
make q mire of mud and filth for their
beds.
1t is not economy at all, hut waste
full neglect, or short-sighted parsimo-
ny, or something worse. A man does
not deserve to have kind, gentle
horse, or strong, active gentle mule,
or meek-eyed, cream pot COW, and
has no good right to expect faithful
and prompt and vigorous services or
profitable returns from these valuable
animals, unless he is willing to pro-
vide for their comfortable existence
by erecting good, warm, dry stables
and sheds.
Now is the time to think Of these
things and others that will readily oc-
cur to the mind, and make prepare
ton in advance Of actual demand.
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ne1. A Texas man was left $1,000
by the death of an uncle in New York.
He drank deeply and went through
the property in two months. While
engaged in the completion Of one Of
the Texes railroads he received notice
that he had again fallen heir, this
time to $1,000. "Allow me TO con-
graduate you, said one Of his fellow
workmen. Congratulate nothing"
said the man, dismally; ut looks very
much as though there was some kind
Of plot on foot to kill me Oft. "
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-10-18

pea. The Country Gentleman recon-
mends planting English ivy on tho
bare ground under trees where grass
will not grow, adding that where the
winters are TOO severe for il when
trained ON walls IL will often remain
uniniured on the ground. Plants
should be set within four or five feet
Of each other and plenty Of old ma
nure given.
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NOTICE

In pursuance Of the above order, hereby
give notice that have obtained from the Or
phans Court Of st. Mary's county, Maryland,
letters Of administration on the personal es-
late Of JOHN N. JOY, late ofsaid county,
deceased. All persons having claims against
the said deceased are hereby notified to ex-
hibit the same with the proper vouchers at
tached thereto TO the subscriber, on or before
the 18Th day Of March, 1881, they will other
wise BY Law be excluded from the benefits Of
the said estate. All persons indebted to the
deceased are requested to make immediate
payment TO the subscriber.
GEORGE W. JOY,
Administrator.
Semi Ia 1Aq3-ew
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Orphans Court of st. Mary's County, Set:
Sept. IL, 1888.
0RDERED by the Court, that George w.
~ Joy, administrator of JOHN NJ. JOY,
late Of ST. Mary's CO., Nd, deceased, give the
notice required by law to the deeeased's cred
iiors to exhibit their claims and that tile same
Le published once week for six successive
weeks in the st. Mary s Beacon.
Test: JoHE b. ABELL,
Register of Wills Tor st. Mary Is county.
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Hon. Robert NJ. McLane will adj
dress the democratic meeting on the
goth instant.
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COULD WE BUT KNOW.

Could we bnt know
The land that ends our dark, uncertaiI
Where lie those happier bills and n
low
All II beyond the spirits Utmost cav
Aught of that country could y
know
Who would not go2
Might we but hear
The lowering angels high imagine
Or catch, betimes, with wakefu
clear,
One radiant vista of the realm befo
With one raptmoment given TO sc,
All who would fear 7
Were we quite sure
To find the peerless friend who left
Or there, by some celestial stree
To gaze in eyes that hero were Low
This weary mortR coil, ye@esls
Who would endure2
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-10-18

G1- Physicians orders promptly filed and
prescriptions carefully compounded. All are
invited to call and examine my stock.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-10-18
FOR THE WHEAT CROP |

WE have had manufactured for our trade,
wv in addition to our t'victor Brand and
"Wheat and Corn Brand,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-10-18

We bog leave TO inform our friends and GUS
toners that we are daily opening an immense
an very desirable stock of goods Of every des-
crip'ion, which we are selling at bottom
prices, via;
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-10-18

of the most celebrated French, English and
Domestic Makers.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-07-13

1t will be remembered that but for an
objection raised to the orthodoxy of Rev.
DR.. Randolph McKlm of New York, in
the Episcopal Council Of the Diocese of Vir.
ginia, it is very probable that DR.. NICK.
would have been elected Assistant Bishop
of Virginia. That objection has since
given rise to many publications. in refer
ence to the true position that he holds.
As matter of news, as well as matter
of justice to the distinguished minister
concerned we give elsewhere from his own
hand his stat ement of his views. DIR. Nc
Kim is a son-ln-law of our rsvered fell
low citizen, Rev. r. 81. Phillips, and
holds 50 high place in his diocese that
he has been chosen to conduct the prose-
cution against Rev. Heber Newton, of
New York for his alleged unorthodox
views about the inspiration Of the Bible.
Since the occurrence mentioned in the
Richmond Council, DR.. NICK. has been
elected as the next orator before the
Alumni Assoc iation If the Theological
Seminary at Alexandria.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-07-13

In May last the colored people of
Southampton county joined with the
Democrats and overwhelmingly de-
feated Gen. Mahone's Coalition coun-
ty ticket. In remembrance of that friend
" act the Democrats gave the COL
ored people grand barbecue on the 4th
of July. There was plenty Of eating,
drinking and speaking, and the celored
man could see pretty plainly that if he
helped the white man the first thing the
white man wanted to do was to help him.
The Coalition took alarm at this and in a
another s'black" county not far off in
which Williamsburg is located. have fol-
lowed suit with dinner for the colored
people. If the campaign in Eastern Viz
pinia is to be run next fall on kindness to
colored men it strikes us the old-time
Tuckahoe-t Underwater Virginian knows bet
ter how to do it than all the Arthur
Malone Coalitionists in the world.
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Political Notee.

U. s. District Attorney D. s. Lewis has
addressed letter to the VALLEY Tirgimtam
emphatically denying that he ever said
the removal of B. B. Bolts and the ap-
pointment of W. E. Craig In his place was
mot only right but also good stroke of
policy" On the contrary, Mr.. Lewis says
he is unable to see show it could be just
or expedient to remove Mr.. Bolts, a life
long Republican and an earnest Coalition
list, to make room for one who had but re-
Gently professed conversion to liberal
principles, and who, while Mr.. Bolts and
his friends were effectualIy laboriEg in the
cause Of coalition and readjustment. was
as actively. il not as effectively, working
in behalf of Funderism and B0urbOnism. ,
Mr.. Lewis says he thlnks that 'any mai
who opposes the objects for which the CO.
alition was formed Is (perbaps unwilling
ly) an enemy TO his country's best intel
est" and his (Mr. Lswiso opposition l.
MIR. Bolts removal "arOse in great pal
out Of the fact that believed such NOV
would tend to injure the coalition"
The Washington correspondent OF tn
Alexandra Gazette says, that it has now
been definitely determined that the writer
of "More of q Republican than COali-
ZIONIST" IN the Staunton Virqimsam OF
last week, is Judge Rlves, former U. s.
Judge Of this district. The correspondent
adds, that it is also understood that the
Judge has followed this letter with an
other one addressed to the President
warning him of the fate Of previous Vice
Presidents who have abandoned the prin-
ciples of their party in their vain endeav
or to secure election to the Office to which
accident aIene called them.
Hon. John E. Massey, OF, Albemarle
county, was one of the Virginia Baptists
who dropped in 500, at recent collec
tion made for the Southern Baptist Theo-
logical Seminary.
Major John W. Daniel and Judge Wal
Ter e. Staples are to address the people of
Roanoke county at Salem court-day, July
10Th.
The barbecue given by the South
ampton county Democrats to the colored
men who helped to beat the Coalition
county ticket in May was addressed by
Rev. Mr.. Whidley, colored minister. A.
A. Jones. of Weldon, N. g., and J. W .
Weaver, of Nansemond. A correspondent
of the Wing thinks there were over two
two hundred colored voters at the table.
The fall campaign has early been laid
out by the Democrats of Accomac county
and a primary election will be held at the
usual voting precincts in that county on
August 25th, to select candidate for the
House of Delegates. This mode would be
q good one for Augusta county to follow.
Mr.. VIM. Keyser, Ex-President of the
Valley Railroad, has been elected Chair
man of the Baltimore Democratic Execu-
tive Committee.
The Coalition county convention to
nominate State Senator for Shenandoah
and Page. is called to meet at Newmarket.
August 23d.
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ALL FOR NOTHING.
WHY THE DOCTOR WAS DIsGUsTED, AND WHAT
MIGHT HAVE BEEN DONE WITHOUT HIM.

WHY THE DOCTOR WAS DIsGUsTED, AND WHAT
MIGHT HAVE BEEN DONE WITHOUT HIM.
well, wife," said DR.. E., as he entered his
house, which was situated in cosy village in cen
trail New York, Il have got back from long and
dreary ride away down among the mounts ins, and
al to no purpose, whatever The messenger SAID
the man wouldn't live till morning. when the fact
Is he had only an ordinary attack of collie. If the
simpletons had only had sense enough to put a
BENSON'S GAPCINE POROUS PLASTER on his
stomach he would have been all right in an hour or
two. But some folks are slow to learn" added the
old physician. swallowing the cup of steaming tea
Who" mectn ms Mle mao Just poured at ior nm
though slowly. The rapidly increasing use Of Ben
sons plasters proves this beyond question, and The
needless toll. In all diseases capable of being af
fected by plaster Bensons acts efficiently and at
once. The genuine have the word CAPCINE cut
in the centre Price 25 cents. Seabury s. Johnson,
Chemists, New York Jryl3 At
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A variety store now stands over the
tomb of Augustine in Rome, and grocery
over Caesars death place.
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Nathans & Co.'S. Circus.

On the 10Th of July. the great circus of
Messrs. Nathans & Co., will show in our
city. For years the name Of Nathans was
one of the best known in circus circles and
to the public; but we had lost track of
them in amusement paths until the arrival
In town Of their advertising car Number
One admonished US they were still in exis-
fence. We first knew them over a quarter
Of century ago, when Sands, Nathans q
Co., had one OF the finest-if not the finest
shows upon the road. If the present
concern is carried on in the same manner
and upon the same principles as was the
old show, it will be one that can be recon-
mended to all admirers Of the circus. 1t
was the aim of the old firm to secure the
best talent in all departments, and, judy
ing from the features advertised by the
present firm, they are surely following in
the footsteps of their predecessors.
Thus, we find they have engaged the vet
eran clown, DAN RICE, whose name as the
best of clowns, is known throughout the
States from the Hudson to the Gulf. We
had supposed the old fellow was dead and
buried long ago. but here he turns up as
jaunty and youthful as men who have just
attained their majority.
Madame Dockrill, the famous eques-
trlenne, who for long time was one of
Barnum's greatest features, has also bee n
engaged for the current season. She is SO
we'll known to our readers that further
mention is unnecessary.
Capitani CostenteAus, another of Bar.
mum 3 late features, is this season with the
Messrs. Nathans. We learn also that MIR.
W. E. Sinclair, 30 long known as the treas
urer of the Barnum shows, aud identified
with their pecuniary interests, has pur-
chased an interest with the Nathaus.
FamiliarIy known as ''Will Sinclair" be
has, wherever he has travelled, made him.
self reputation for urbanity. Unfailing
consideration for those with whom he has
been thrown in contact. has made him a
favorite of all. If those who deserve sue
cess attain it, the firm should be FORUM
ate one.
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Prepares for University Army, Navy and Business
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The next session of this school will begin Septem-
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rates, are its strong claims For further informa-
ton please address the Principal,
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