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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1884-02-07
Sc. Intgoos' Items.

Truly, there is a plague in the food we
eat, the water we drink and the air we
breathe. Our physicians are constantly en-
ployed attending the suffering. Measles, IN
the most formidable form, is invading every
household. Some become irrational for sew
eral consecutive days ere they recover or
death relieves them of their excruciating
pains. The owners Of ce-houses have avail
ed themselves of the favorable season, and
ice, thick and beautifully transparent, fills the
houses in question. A friend residing in the
Tick Neck section, finding it an exceeding
ly difficult matter to employ persons to aid
MN in procuring ice, called meeting early
in the morning, of the plcasure-loving young
men of the neighborhood, and told them in
language that perhaps made their heart
strings vibrate to the core, if they would fill
his house he would grant them the privilege
dwelling. They readily accepted the offer,
and went to work with an alacrity unparal-
leled, and ere the roseate hue in the West
disappeared, our friend had all the ice de.
sired for the coming Summer. The party
in few days thereafter took place, and for
aught we know, was satisfactory to all con-
cerned. 1t is very disagreeable travelling
now which causes the little school boys to
display their red-top boots and the girls to
exclaim, "oh, my just horrid - &c.
The course pursued by our honorable
Senator. Joseph s. AlISton, is, we are glad
10 say, gaining him friends here. His sim
plicitY of character, coupled with power
Of mind and love Of justice, creates an adj
miration even among his ULTRA opponents.
The "China wedding" Of Rev. Hr. Gray,
which took place few days ago at the Par
sonage, St. Mary's city, was attended by
many members # his church. Mr. and
Mrs. Gray were the recipients Of beautiful
and costly presents.
The weather is moderating, or in the Ian
guage of the "phunny' man of the Pine
'Heaten' up you betf' The change is re-
garded with delight by all. Thanks to the
infinitely Good one---the Christians Eman-
uel.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1884-02-07
81. Marx,s REPRESENTATIVES,.

The following pen and ink sketches of our
Representatives at Annapolis are taken from the
Baltimore Sun:
"Mr. Alston is son Of Capt. John J. ALL
ston, and WAS born in st. Mary's county in
1913. After completing his education he en-
gagged in mercantile business at Great Mills
and st lngoes' but for the past eighteen
months has been studying law with Daniel
g. Hammett States attorney of st. Mary s
county. In 1873 he was candidate on the
democratic ticket for the House of delegates,
but was defeated In 1877 he began TO differ
with the democratic party, chiefly on local
issues, and in 1880 was offered the nominal
ton for county clerk by the republicans, but
declined it. In 1881 he WAS nominated for
the State Senate by the republicans, and car
ried the county by $50 majority although
the year before it had ri zen majority for the
democratic candidate for Governor. At this
election the entire republican ticket was sue
ccsSlu for the first time. Mr.. Allston is gem
tleman OF fine physique and genial manners,
and is popular with all classes"
Both the st. Mary's delegates-Messrs.
John L. Milhurn aud Washington Wilkinson
ARE republicans, Mr.. Miburn is a farmer
in st. lnigo's district and native of st,
Mnry's county, born in 1874 He was educa-
ted ut the county schools and e. X. Lozier' S
NJ rcautile College, Baltimore. Returning TO
st. Marys he took charge of his fathers store
at THE Pines" in the lower part of 81.
Mary's county. and conducted it from 1863 to
1865, since when he has been farming. IN
1875 he was elected associate Judge of the
Orphans Court Of ST. Mary's county, and in
1879 was reelected and commissioned rs chief
judge For some years he has been leading
member of the republican party in Maryland .
In 1850 he was member of the State cOnven-
ton TO choose delegates to the Chicago con-
vcntion, and from 1879 to 1888 was chairman
of the State central committee
Mr.. Wilkinson, who is now farming on the
Patuxent, began his business career as mer-
chant fifteen years ago. About four years
ago he founded the now flourishing little set
Element, Morganza, in the northeastern por-
ton of the county. lie is a native Of st.
Mary's, thirty-eight years of age, and retired
from mercantile business in 1882 He was a
democrat until 1871, since when he has acted
with the republicans, but never held any
political Office before.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1884-02-07
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Are you disturbed at night and broken Of
your rest by sick child suffering and cry
ing with pain Of cutting teeth so, send
at once and get bottle Of Mas. WNsLows
SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHISG. Its
value 10 incalculabe. II will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Depend
upon it, mothers, there is no mistake about
il. 1t cures dysentery and dhrrhoea, regu-
lates the stomach and bowels, cures wind
collie, softens the gums, reduces infiamma-
ton, and gives tone and energy to the whole
system. Mas. WRsLows SooTHlsa SYRUP FOR
CmLDuEN TEETHIEs is pleasant to the taste,
and is the prescription of one Of the Oldest
and best female physicians and nurses in the
United States, and is for sale by all druggists
throughout the world, Price rs cents bot
tie.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1884-02-07
Complaints.

The mails have again become the subject of
complaint. In the lower part OF the county
the Baltimore Sun often fail 10 come to hand
when due-three or four copies being some
times received at one time. We are also in
formed that our mail matter 'lays over" at
Bryantown, thus taking two days to reach
Baltimore, instead of one as heretofore. We
are entitled to regularity in mail matters and
feel certain that if a petition be sent to our
Representative in Congress that we will OBJ
tain it,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1884-02-07
Death OF Chas. 8. Parran.

The Calvert journal comes to us this week
clad in mourning and bearing the melancholy
tidings of the death ofis Senior Editor, Chas.
s. Parran There had been no previous an
nouncement either of his sickness or illness,
and the intelligence Of his death came upon us
as shock The friendly and courteous re-
lutions which maintained between ourselves
and deceased for series of years call for some
expression on our part Of our regard md ad-
miration for the man, but we have not now
the time nor the space to voice them. We are
therefore forced to content ourselves, for the
present, with the bare statement, that Chas
Somerset Parran, Senior Editor Of the Jour
nal, died on Wednesday of last week at Prince
Frederick, passing quietly and Pesceably
away, in the Both year of his age.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1884-02-07
THE QUESTION has OFTEN BEEN ASKED

Can-Rupture--( abdominal bernia) he
cured? We most emphaicaIty sag, YES.
That this part Of the body offers no exception
to those physiological laws which govern the
whole physical economy and it makes not
particle Of difference whether the age of the
Rupture is one year or hundred years For
proof Of this send for Free Book on Rapture
To The Excelsior Rupture Cure Mfg Co,
0gdensburg, N. Y.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1884-02-07

On Saturday last, a jury de lunaties inq"'-
rendO was impanne,ed in the case OF John q.
Green charged with being luna'ic and va
grant. Green WIS adjudged lunatic aud
ordered to be taken to the Maryland Hospital
for the insane near Baltimore. Sheriff Fem
wick took him away on Monday last
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1884-02-07

We are selling off Ladies' and Misses Coats
at cost. If you have not already purchased,
you will make great mistake If you do not
at the first opportunity 10 call on Us. We are
prepared to show you the greatest bargains in
Ladies and Misses Coats ever witnessed. VIM
j. EDELEN & Co. Leonardtown.
Gse~ Col Taveau's Poem, "Montczuma."
is now ready and will be for sale At the Leon
ardtown News Agency about the 18th inst.
Price, 81 20.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1884-02-07
namoved 20 RnItimore.

/, will be regretful intelligence to their
many friends throughout the county, and eS-
pecially in this neighborhood, 10 hear that
Mrs. John II. Waters and daughters have re-
moved TO Baltimore, which they will hereat-
ter make their home. The society of our vii
iage will be great losers by this removal.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1884-02-07
Mentczun1a.

Col. A. L. Taveau's poems have been re-
ceived and are for sale at the Leonardtown
News Agency. We are indebted to the au-
thor for copy The book should be in
every st. Marys home.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1884-02-07
steamer Thompson.

The steamer John W. Thompson made her
new YEARS. call at our wharf on Monday night
last. 1t is reported that she will, weather per-
uniting, call at our wharf on Wednesday and
Saturday nights.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1884-02-07
On Thirty Days Trial.

THE YoLTAIo BEET Co., Marshall, Mich
will send DR.. Dyes Celebrated Electro Vol
aic Belts and Electric Appliances on trial for,
thirty days TO men (younG or old) who are
afflicted with nervous debility, lost vitality
nd kindred troubles, guaranteeing speedy
and complete restoration of health and manly
vIgor. N B.-No risk is incurred, as thir-
ty days trial is alloTed.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1884-02-07

Messrs Editors. Please announce Mr..
w. F. FORD, of the 9Th district, as a candi-
date for Clerk Of the Circuit Court, and say
that he will be warmly endorsed by
LEOEARDTowN DISTRICT,
March 22nd. 1883.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1884-02-07
Guns.

We are informed that the guns for the
Leonardtown Military Company are at Me-
chaniosville. They will be hauled here to-
day.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1884-02-07

The Flag Pole in the Court House yard is
rotten at the base and liable to fall at any
moment 1t would be well for the Town
Commissioners, or whoever has authority, to
have it removed.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1884-02-07

BALTIMORE, Feb. 2, 1884
Messrs. Editors AS compared with the
preceding week the receipts are lighter--both
wheat and corn. The market for Southern
wheat has rnled firm under the wants of local
mllers. Western winter red has been less ac-
tive but market frmer, cash grain advancing
&c. over previous week The late shipments
hence, with light receipts, have caused ma
ierial reduction of stock in elevators. Market
for Corn is inactive and unsteady for Western
mixed. Southern, ON account Of small offer
ings, closed frmer. Rye and oals are steady
give closing quotations as follows:
Wheat, Southern Fultz, ll3 to lI3; long
berry, ll3 to li6; Western spot, lc6I; Feb
ruary, 1861; March, 1919 TO 1903; April, 1893
to 1899; May, llOB to llOa, and June, III.
Corn, Southern, So to 90; Western spot, SO
to $50; February, set to $50; March, $50 to
SO, and May, 81! to 6l3. Good to prime rye
6Tto COZ, and oats from 40 to 40 cents per
bushel
Tobacco-The absence of receipts and of de-
sirable stock Of Maryland leaf causes a quiet
aud nominally unchanged market, but the sit
uation is favorable for maintaining values,
particularly for the better grades. quote as
follows:
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1884-02-07
Local DO6tinEs.


Our thanks are te ldered Hon. John L.
Milburn for copy of the Report of the State
Board of Education.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1884-02-07
lest.

A buggy-cushion was lost between Red
Gate and Factory. The party returning it
the BEACON Office will be paid for his trouble.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1884-02-07
Real Estate.

DARTIE5 wishing to sell farms, By fur
nishiug the undersigned description,
etc, will have the Same adyertistd free OF
charge We have made arrangemenig with
several Real Estate Agents for the bale Of
lands in lower Maryland.
MOORE Il MORGAN.
Leonard,0wn.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1884-02-07

J Dallas Evans,
John DiiIahay,
Joseph S. Herbert,
Louis n, Rollins,
James Harding,
Edward II. Jones,
Duncan NJ. Turner,
j. D. Thompson,
Richard NJ. Abel,
Thomas d. Price,
VIM. B. Bean.
James T. Parsons,
Billingsley Garner,
j. Edwin Coad,
Jas. II, Handy, j.,
James 7. Guy,
r. King Clarke,
Thomas Il. Bond,
Chas. NJ. Bohanan,
Robert II. Tarlton,
George W. Goddard
VIM. l.. Thomas,
James T. King,
James H. Sewsll,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1884-02-07
FOR CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

Messrs. Editors You are authorized 10
announced Mr. j. SIMNS FENWICK as
candidate for the Clerkship and say that be
will receive the earnest support Of the
Eighth District.
Nov. 6, 1888.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1884-02-07
GSfM J. R WALTON,
SURGEON DENTIST
LE0NARDTOWN, ND.

Will render bis professional services to the
inhabitants Of the following places and vlcin
ity, viz
Meehanicsville, LIST Wednesday in every mo.
Charlotte Hall, LIST Thursday "
Chapdco, lst Friday
California, End Wednesday in every month
ST. lnigoes End Thursday ("
st. Marys City, End Friday :
st. Georges Island, ard Wednesday " 4"
SoIomon's Island, every 4th Thurs-
day and Friday
Monday and Tuesday at Leonardtown.
And by special appointment will visit pa
ents residence. Aug 3, 1892.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1884-02-07

Demetrlas Coode,
John Il. IRA nson,
William S, Coppage,
James B. Loker,
Oscar G. Hayden,
James r. MAttingly,
Stephen &. Norris,
Peter II. Abel,
George R. Garner,
James j. Alvey,
George n, Bohanan,
VIM. W. Cecil,
John A. Scott,
BENZ. w. Bevan,
J. Waiter Yates.
Richard r. Bond,
Vim. +. Latham,
JEFF. D. Loker,
Il. Walter Mattingly,
lgns. E. Mattingly,
John II. Leach,
VIM . R. Pembroke,
r Johnson Cotton,
J Clarke Cawood.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1884-02-07

The Magic Remedy for Cholera Morbus,
Crnmp Collie Cramps caused from lndiges-
ton, Dysenlarv or Diarrhna Tooihache, Mem
raIpia, Sore Throat, Frosted, and dec d shot
to the sting Of insects. Price 30 cents per
bottle, read below the guarantee.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1884-02-07
Victor Infants Relief,
VICTOR LINIMENT,

For external use IL King over all pains for
man or beast Rheumatism, stiff joints, lum-
bago, frosted feet corns, &c, Price 20 cents.
We have used strong language above, but We
will make every word good or refund your
money We authorize every druggist or store
keeper to sell one bottle Of each Of the Pain
Balm, Infant Relief and Imminent TO every
family upon these conditions, that they use
one-half a bottle and II II does not come up
TO the above advertisement, why return the
other half TO the agent yon bought from and
he will return you the money You paid.
VICTOR COUGH SYRUP,
The safe, pleasant and effectual remedy for
all forms Of coughs caused from throat and
lung diseases. Price Is cents bottle.
For sale By Drnggisfs and all &orekeepsrs,
KOONTZ 4 CO., M'frs and PR0P'RS,
Sept u, 1897 Frederick, Md.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1884-02-07

Bill BRAGEDoN, ESQ.
Nootybeany If | don't rite sune, don't
think hard nv it.. My rule is, when havnt
nuthin 10 rite, don't rite nu,hin to nobody.
II shud be apinted n dorkeeper, I'll let you
heer from me and or about them Richmun-
ders and the konkurrent jurisdicshun.
b. b., ESQ.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-03-12
AN EXPERIENCED MAN.
Anticipating Dire Results from the Advent
of Leap-Year, He Temporarily Retlres
from Brooklyn Society.

Anticipating Dire Results from the Advent
of Leap-Year, He Temporarily Retlres
from Brooklyn Society.
[BrooKlyn Eagle.l
Some hunters out in The Long Island
woods came across strange creature the
other day. They tracked him for hours
and finally freed him, discovering that he
was man, but so wild and uncouth
that his species was for some time.a mys-
terry.
"Come down." said one of the men;
"Don't be afraid. We won't hurt YOU"
"W-w-what year is t-t-this" bel.
lowed the unfortunate, his teeth chattsring
and his eyes distended with fear.
"This is 1884," was the reply.
"Still lea year," he asked, climbing
further up the tree and bowling with ter.
ror.
"Yes, it's leap-year, but you're safe,"
laughed one of the men "Come down
here and I'll tell you some news. The
women can only propose on one day now
the ooh of february. You won't be well
till after that"
"Perhaps not" snuffed the man up the
tree, "and perhaps yes. I've been the
leader Of church choir long enough to
know when it's safe and when IT. isn't.
What day Of the month l. thisp
"The 4th of February"
"That's all right and haven't had any
thing to eat since the 2SSh of December.
Never mind me, gentlemen. I've played
the organ myself, and all ask is that you
say nothing about me. Do they only have
the one day, the 29sh Of Februaryr
"Ol honor" .
"Then you can call for me the 1st Of
May. know some Of those old hens will
be line or two behind, seven in that tune
and Pm going to be on the winning side
If you don't 6 1t around until the middle
of June WON'T mind IL. Good day, gen
tlemen," and the man of experience was
lost in the topmost branches,
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-03-12
JUSTICE WAITE'S DILEMMA.
Amusing Adventure of the Head of the
Supreme Court.
TWnshin ptnn Snanial

Washington Special
Having an imperative engagement in
Baltimore some time ago, Chief-Justice
Waite of the Supreme Court hurried to the
Baltimore 6 Ohio Depot ten minutes be-
fore the train started. AS he was about to
purchase ticket he discovered to his hor-
ror that he had only few pennies in his
pocket. He looked around for friend,
but finding none he resolved to use desper.
ate measures. AS he reached the agent he
smiled an awful smile across the full
width of his enormous mouth and asked
the agent if he knew him.
mo, don',," snarled the agent; "and
what is more [ don't want to. What do
you want?"
81 want ticket to Baltimore and re-
turn. 1 am the Chief-Justice of the Su-
preme Court. l have no money with me.
1t is purely accidental. can give you my
personal check" replied the representa-
tive of justice.
"Oh, l know you. l know all the bloods.
But tat dodge WON'T work on me. have
just ad two members of the Cabinet try
to blk me out Of tickets, and no Chief.
Justice dodge gets me. Take your ugly
mug out Of the window and get out Of the
way of people who have money"
Tie Chief-Justice glared. He could not
fine the young man for contempt of court.
He felt worse than il ne had been real
fraud, and he flushed and perspired so
that the agent had his belief rengthened.
The Chef-Just.ce dashed out of the sta
tion to see il he could not find some one to
identify him. He had only five minutes
left. 1t was too short time to run to the
Capitol. He saw no one. Ac oss the
street there was saloon and an eating
house. The Chief Justice made rush for
the place, but stopped at the door. Spy
ing private entrance, he rushed in and
accos ed the proprietor with the frantic
inquiry of "Do you know me~
"Yer bet yer head l do, your honor"
said short-haired, frecklel-faced man be.
hind the bar; Eye are the boss of the Shu'
prame Coort Isse ye livery day going by
here on the cars.""
time to explain" Here the Justice
grabbed piece of paper and pen upon 6
desk near by, and began to wri0e hur
riedly.
"Shure will. 1 have seen old boys of
on tear before, get out of money. Trush
me, SORT. Is it twenty ye want? Herr
it is. Will ye have drop b,fore ye run?'
But before any further explanation
could be made the Chief Justice hat
grabbed the money and was running across
the street. In some way the ticket-s,ller
had learned of his blunder during tn
Judges absence, and was all politenss
when he saw the money. Mr.. Waite bare
ly made the train, but he has not had sucl
a shock to his dignity since he went upol
the bench OF the Supreme Court.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-03-12
TO CRAFTY HIS WIFE.
An Interesting story A Hopeless Case
Cured by using Dr. Kennedy's
"FavOrite Remedy"
Statement OF Mr.. Washington Monroe, Of catskiu,
Greene County, N. Y.

"For many years had suffered from q
complaint which the physicians called Gravel
/ had employed some Of the most noted doo-
tors without obtaining any permanent relief
and for long time my case was regarded as
hopeless. All who knew the circumstances
said I must die. Finally, my wife induced
me to try bottle of DIR, Kennedys Favorits
Remedy which she had somewhere heard Of
or seen advertised. Without the slightest
faith in it, but solely to crafty her, l bought
bottle of druggist in our village. 1 used
that and two or three bottles more, and-to
make a long story short-I am now as healthy
man as there is in the country.
"Since then have recommended 'Favorits
Remedy to others whom knew to have suf-
fered from Kidney and Liver complaints; and,
I assure the public, that the 'Favorite Rem
edy has done its work with similar COM
pleteness in every single instance, and trust
some other sick and discouraged mortal may
hear of it and try the 'Favorite Remedy as
did" q
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-03-12
Curious Growth on a Boys Ears.
Baltimore American.l

A colored boy from Virs sinia, fifteen
years Of age, presented himself yesterday
at the Maryland University Hospital to
have an operation performed for curious
formation on his ears. The growth is
known as 1eloid, kind of connective tis-
sue tumor, covers the ears almost entirely,
giving him the appearance Of having el,-
phan.'s ears. The one on the right meas
ured eight inches across and twenty. five
inches In circumference. Tho one on the
left ear was about six inches across. The
weight of both tumors when removed was
three punds six ounces. One has been
growing since the bov was four years old,
and has been cut off three times, the other
has been forming six months. They were
hard, fbrous masses. The formations are
said to occur more frequen ly on the ear
than elsewhere on the body, and to be
more common among colo ed persons than
among the whites. They are not malignant
and not cancesous. The cause of such
growth is not definitely known. The sur
geon was not able to save good portion
of each ear. They were successfully re-
moved by cautery, and the patientis doing
well. He came on in the summer FOL
treatment, but 1t was deemed best to put
of the operation till winter. His ply
sician is with HIM and his health is good
There are two similar formations OF hi,
breast, blt it is thought that those will
pass away as he grows older. The boy
has suffered no pain in consequence Of hi
deformiiies.