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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-09-09
~. InlgO's Items.

From our RcguLr Corresp0ndent.
The earthquake shock which was felt
here about 1920 p m, Dist ultimo is the
seyerest that has been experienced since
the shock which occurred in 1871 when
the town of New Madrid, in Missouri, was
partly destroyed. During the recent shock,
honses rocked violently, bedsteads were
thrown down, ladies tainted, children
creamed, young men turned pale, and old
when the fingers of mans hand wrote an
unknown sentence on the wall of the Kings
room. 1t seems that we are nearing the
end Of that period spoken Of by st. Paul,
"The last days and the appearance Of Him
of whom the prophets have spoken with no
"uncertain sound and whom heather
sages as Confucius and Ioroaster have dim
ly iorseen The weather il much cooler
than it was week back.
A few farmers are pulling fodder and
cutting tops.
Sweet potatoes are being shipped to
Washington and Baltimore. Fair figures
are realized per Dbl.
A goodly number persons will have a
small killing of hogs this season. The dis.
ease continues hereabouts, and it is of the
most malignant type. This stage of the
disease fers-ibly imprrsses us with the idea
that the Creator by his power (omnipotencey
"intensilies evils that are in existence al.
ready, instead of creating entirely new
plaques"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-09-09

mia alone, As there is II considerable strike
in the Jarbucsyillc colorcd school, taught
by the eminent Mr.. p. II. j. Redmond
Who the applicants are for said schools
am unable to define, and though amid the
vacllancy of II civilized world the peoples
choice may not be made
The oystermen of this section seem
to be making strike on their boats,
getting them ready for the opening season
of that business which they seem TO be look
ing forward Ia with much enthusiasm, but
not being an oysterman myself am not able
toconircmre the condition of said water pro-
duct until il l. on the table.
There is another strike, and as usual !
keep the best for the last. The widowcr of
this section seems 10 be making Il heavy
strike. He does not contine himself 30
Price alone, but adds to the pleasure of the
Washington ladies who have been visiting
friends on the PatuXent As he Is 81 enter
tanning together with good looks, fine bug
gy and fast horse, is sufficient to charm
any fair lady, but with sigh he had to
say good bye, with the words, | shall think
of you at sunrise and ten times as often rs it
sets beyond the westward horizon. Though
the wide blue waters separate us, trip to
Washington is soon expected as gloves are
worn with fingers cut short.
The crops in this section are generally
good Hon. }. p. Crane has been forced to
build barn, 20xS0 feet, to house his large
crop Of tobacco, which has added to the in
dustries of this section. The Judge seems
to be making many improvements ON his
place, which makes him "a useful man
to his community. Time forbids more at
present.
THOMAS JEFFERSON.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-09-09
The Dixon Murder.

On our fourth page we give full re-
port Of the preliminary hearing in the Dix
on murder trial. The prisoner, il will be
seen, asserts that another man committed
the murder and that he the prisoner was
set ashore at lluggins by this man. The
theory now generally adopted, regards this
statement rs false and assumes that Biscoe
was the only man aboard. The S"", Of
Sept Z, contains an account of the inquest
and brings out facts tending to prove the
correctness of this idea. 1t says:
"An examination Of the skull revealed II
comminuted fracture, and the blow that
caused il must have been Il powerful one
and inflicted with heavy club. The blow
was received on the left side Of the head,
and the fracture extended from the tempo
raj bone into and through the occipital to
the medium line, and then extending en-.
tirely through the parietal bone. A v
shaped piece Of the temporal bone, an inch
or more long, was driven in and detached
from the main bone. The condition of the
body was such that the jury could not de-
termine whether the throat was cut or not,
but those who saw II when first found are
positive that il had been. The opinion Of
Captain George Dixon is that there was no
other hand aboard the sloop but the negro
Biscoe He says he was in Washington
when his uncle sailed from that port, and
saw him when he got under way and
started down the river and is positive that
BiscOe was the only hand aboard the slOop.
His uncle was in the habit OF
Al
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-09-09
Merry Visitors.

Last Monday, crowd, fantistically
dressed, left the Sue, marched up in the
village and succeeded in awakening our
sleepy citizens and unintentionally, very
much frightening the prisoner, Biscoe, who
thought they had come to lynch him.
They were, however, not on lynching but
pleasure bent, and, we hope, enjoyed then
harmless escapade. We have the pleasure
of an acquaintance with some Of the party
and know them to be pleasant and polish
ed gentlemen, who, like wise men, now
and then, relish little nonsense.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-09-09
swine Plague.

Mr. James I. Abel, of Newtown, fur
nishes us with another remedy for the hog
cholera. He has tried what he recon-
mends and cured by it eighteen out Of nine
teen diseased hogs. Mr. L. W. Knott, OF
the same neighborhood after losing five
or six, also tried the remedy and lost no
more. Mr. Abel's hogs were all black,
but after taking the medicine and recov-
ing they turned iron grey. Mr.. AbelPs pre-
scrption is: "Take strongest tobacco OBJ
tainable, pour water upon it and boil, max
ing strong decoction. In this soak corn
and feed TO hogs" Ifthe animals are not
so far gone as to refuse to eat, this remedy
Mr.. A. contends, will cure them.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-09-09

4 strike at California.

Your correspondent has long since adj
vocated a strike for labor instead Of wages,
being Of the opinion that the many strikes
though the country have been to large
percent. the cause Of the hard times, and it
seems that strike has originated at this
place in our public schools. For about
eight years has the present incumbent per-
formed her duty as teacher Of said school,
with credit to our county as well as the lit
tie trusts always pleasing the large major
ity Of both patrons and pupils. But az us
ual all good enterprises find some opposi-
ton, and as there are but few exceptions
to this general rule, do not wonder at this.
At last real strike for said school has been
made, and petition TO the patrons has
been resorted to, with, | learn, IL out of lG
for the old teacher. For some reason un.
known 10 your correspondent, at meet
ing in the school house on Saturday last
the trustees, failed 10 appoint teacher.
This seems not TO be confined 10 Califor.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-09-09

CALIFORNIA, Aug. 30, 1886.
AIessrs Editors IF you have any sup
plements on hand you will please send me
few of them, as they may have tendency
to turn at least the thoughts ofthe Editors OF
the Enterprise To my solicited discussion,
though they seem so indisposcd to any
thing accept a throwing of mud, and then
it must be made up Of dirty water, while |
carenot, if all foreign nations are at war, 50
have perfect peace at home gnaran.
teed. Somewhat like the American Eagle,
allowed my beak to be pulled, but when
the same native attempted TO pull out my
pin feathers, with the pride ofmy own heart
and respect for my little family, ! had to
brawl. Take water or come to time!
Respectfully, l.. }. WISE.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-09-09

TO Our Patrons.

Parties interested will bear in mind that
on Monday, the goth instant, the Septem-
her Term of our Circuit Court commences.
This will occasion trips TO Leonardtown,
and we extend a polite invitation to all
corners having unsettled accounts with us
to give us a call and pay respects, if moth
ing else.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-09-09

Travellers Guide.

;. VI. II. r. #-Trains leave Brandy
wine, going East, daily except Sundays, at
1890 a. m. Arriving at Mcchanicsyille, ll:45
a. m. Leave Mechanicsville, going West,
daily except Sundays, at 1910 p. m. Ar
irving at Brandywine $40 p. m.
Early Morning Trains leave Mechanics
vile, going West, Mondays and Thursdays
at 5:45 a m. Arriving at Brandywine at
$50 a. m.
Evening Trains leave Brandywine, going
East, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 6:30p.
m. Arriving at Mechanicsville at 1870 p. m.
Norfolk steamers tn Washington from
Piney Point ON Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays, at 1890, p. NJ. Returning, Mon
days, Wednesdays and Fridays.
See advertisements elsewhere
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-09-09
wsDstsr d sons Fertilizers.

We wish to call the attention OF the fur
mer to the advertisement of Webster u
Sons, Cambridge, Md, in another column
These gentlemen are manufacturers OF eX-
perience and long standing, and also prac-
teal farmers, thus guaranteeing to the far
mer something worth his money Their
ammoniated and phosphoric acid is deriy,
ed from purely animal matter, thus making
a superior goods. TO try it is to like it,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-09-09

Thos. +. Jordan, Jr, colorcd, OF the Sec
ond district, has been appointed Steward of
the Oyster Police Steamer Gov. Thomas.
The place is good paying one and those who
know him say that thas been given to
good man. Capt Loker informed us also,
that in short time the colored cook IA Bal
timorean) now on board, would be replaced
by a ST. Mary's colored man.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-09-09

Last week, Messrs. Thomas G. Price d
Co, sold for Mr.. Charles V. Hayden, ofthis
neighborhood, eight hogsheads of tobacco
at the following prices; 3 hogsheadS for -
cents; 3, for 8; |, for7t; /, for5! Messrs
Dudley, Carpenter & Co., have sold for Mr.
Jas. #. Abel, of newton, six hogsheads
netting Mr.. A., 1865. These sales show
that fair tobacco, we'll handled, will sell for
good prices and pay farmers for its cultiya'
ton.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-09-09

A handsome crayon portrait of the Rev.
Father Neal, painted by Miss Aggie Arm
strong, of Washington, and donated to st.
Georges church, will be ratified for 20 cents
chance. Persons desiring a chance can
obtain the same by calling at the church
or forwarding the money to Mrs. j. b.
ARMSTRONG, Piney Point, Md.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-09-09
FOR CONGRESS-.

MoHGANzA, July "A, 1886
Messrs Editors Please announce the
Hon. FRANK n HOLMES ms a candidate
for Congress from the 9th Congressional
district at the ensuing election, subject to
the republican nominating convention,
M Holmes Is u gentleman ofstirling worth,
strict integrity and of great capacity us n
speaker or thinker. He is just, energetic
and enterprising, such II one as would meet
Mr., Compton in fairness and fearlessly dis
cuss the living issues of the day with adj.
vantage to the republican party, 10 which
ne has al ways stood stcudiast and faithful.
Besides, he is unobjcctionHl 10 the democ.
racy OF this district His election would
rebound TO the interest of the laboring poo
pie of this Congressional district.
july 2O---tepo ANGUS.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-09-09
our Outside Pages

contain full report of the preliminary
hearing of Benjamin Biscoe, colored,
charged with the murder Of Capt. Robert
Dixon, and also an article on Earthquakes.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-09-09
q O O ID = E.

We mean To sell and shall always keep
what the people want at the peoples prices.
II will be our aim to give our patrons every
dollars worth everytime and il there he
virtue in good goods at low prices We mean
to be TnE STonE of Leonardtown.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-09-09
Postponed.

The tournament and ball for the benefit
of the Catholic Chapel at Mechanicsyille is
postponed until the 18th of October. Sad
die, bride and whip can be seen at j. T.,
Ballenger's store.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-09-09
FtnWiCk GMOrgan

Extend a special invitation to their many
friends and customers Ia visit their STORE
and examine their large stock fashionable
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-09-09

Personal attention given TO the prepare
ration and prosecution of applications for
Letters Patent All business before the U.
S. Patent Office attended 10 for moderate
fees. When patent is granted, drawing Of
your invention, with claims, your name and
address, will be published In the United
States Patent Office Gazette, paper Of i'm
mense circulation, and the only paper that
publishes this free.
tY- No agency in tie United Suites pas.
Sesses superiOr tacitties f0r Obtafaif.g Patents,
or ascertaining the patentability Of lnyen-
tons.
Copies Of patents furnished for % cents
each. Correspondence invited.
Aug 20, ST.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-09-09
GROCERIES,,

Fine fresh and cheap. Cali and make a
small purchase and we know that you will
become Il permanent customer.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-09-09
DOMES'FICN

In this department We are low priced Call
and examine our Fancy Shirting, Ginghams,
CalicoeS and Lawns before purchasing else
where
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-09-09
SAINT MARY'S ACADEMf,
LeOnardtOwn. Md.
UNDER CHARGE OF THE
Sisters OfCH a1.ity
NAZARETH, KENTUCKY.
Terms per Session Of 5 months.

Board and Tuition in the Common
Branches, viz Reading, Writing, Aritli.
metic, English Grammar, Geography, Plain
Sewing, Marking and Needle Work, $75.00
Board and Tuition in the Higher Branch
es, viz: History, Philosophy, Rhetoric,
Chemistry, Botany, Algebra, Compost.
llOh, etc. 49,. .................. TSO,OO
EXTRA CHARGES: y
Washing. ..,,.................. 5000
For use Of books for and Stationery 500
DAY PUPILS:
Senior Glass. Observation-Disclosures. $500
intermediate Class .............. 1000
Junior Glass. 100
Primary Department, .......... BOO
Books for day pupils at stationer's prices.
All payments to be made invariably in
advance Charges made from date OF en-.
trance.
No deductions will be made unless in
eases of protracted sickness or dismissal.
From Z to IL year old boys will be Taught
on same terms.
For further information apply to
MOTHER SUPERIORESS,
Leonardtown, Md
Sept 3, S5-tr
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-09-09
J. Simms Penwick. w. Clarence Drury
FENWlCK S HOTEL,
Leon ard town, M Il.

RATES MODERATE.
Our Hotel has large, airy rooms, neatly
furnished and everything first-class. Come
and see US.
OUR BAR
is stocked with the choicest LIE UORS and
the finest CIGARS
We are prepared to sabstantiate every
thing we claim and we respectfully invite
the public to give MS call and judge for
themselves
FENWICK & DRURY.
May rs, S5-tft
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-09-09
Valuable Land for Sale
va HNt IN S@JgHldst
st. Mary'S County.


The farm known as VALENTINES
GROVE, containing 800 acres, located near
Oakville The Railroad which will be
completed soon will pass directly through
this farm.
=
The farm known as PART BARTON
HALL, l40 acres, located on 81. Clements
Bay Fine Oyster Greeks and Apple Pear
and Peach Orchards. The soil is very good
and the buildings are In excellent condi-
ton. t
=
The farm known MS FORD'S DIS.
GOV ERY, 700 acres, located near Leonard
town. The soil Is very good and we'll
adapted 10 the growth of all Staple Crops.
4
The farm Of which the late Benjamin Tip.
pett, died seized and possessed. MILL
MANOR, 100 acres, located about miles
from Indian Bridge Mill. The soil natur-
ally good and Buildings in good condition,
For terms and particulars, apply to h
FENWICK & HAMMETT,
Ieonardtown, Md.
July l-tio
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-09-09
SHOES and HATS.

Our new Summer styles are in, and price
lower than ever. Our stock will please
young men, old men and boys.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-09-09
l(nMMENlCATEn.

Thomas JEFFERSON
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-19
THE SALTWATER COUNCIL.
Aid. Kitty Tenders His Resignation
on Account OF Business.


Special to the Globe.
SALTWATER, May 1S.-The usual meet
ing of the city council held last night lasted
from till S:25. The most important feat
ure of the meeting was the resignation of
Aid. T. C. Kitty from the First ward Aid.
Kitty stated that he regretted very much to
take the step, but was obliged to do so on
account of business, and that he had
intended to resign some time ago but did
not do so on account Of the resignation of
Aid. David Bronson. President Covell
spoke briefly on the resignation, eulogiz-
ing Aid. Kitty and regretting that circum-
stances had compelled him to take the step.
The resignation was accepted and a special
election to elect successor was ordered for
next Tuesday. The street railway ordi-
nance passed its first reading and was laid
over till the next meeting, which will be
held next Tuesday evening. The matter of
extending the water mains throughout the
city was left to the committee on fire de-
partment. An ordinance relative to the
board of health passed its second reading.
The city engineer was instructed to con-
struct a culvert across Fourth street, near
the city hall, four feet wide and five feet
high, of stone and lain in Mankato cement.
The cost will be about $1,000. The ap-
pointment of Basel Demars as police Of
ticer was confirmed. The report of
the city treasurer on the proposed
Maple street grade was laid on the table,
He recommended that Churchill street be
ordered guttered between Third and Gree
ley, and his report on the proposed grade of
School street was accepted. Emil Kruger,
Joseph Wolf, G. A. Ludwig and j. j. Ed
wards were granted liquor licenses. The
street commissioner recommended the pur.
chase of the Lamborn road machine, which
has been tried and found satisfactory. The
matter OF buying it was left to the pur-
chasing committee.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-19
Washington Walss.

The Vilicultural society elected the follow
ing officers yesterday: President, Charles A.
Wetmere of California, b. F. Clayton of Flor
ida, secretary, and members of the Vilicu-
tural council, j. S. Newman of Alabama L.
j. REESE and H. w. Crabb of California, D.
Cook of Missouri, a. W. Pearson OF New
Jersey, G.. L. Dewey, D. Bender and J. w.
North Carolina, J. J. Lucas of South Caro-
lima, Gen. w. Campbell of Ohio, 7. V. Mum
son Of Texas. NJ. o. Randall of Tennessee, II.
L. Lyman of Virginia. The president and
secretary being eX-officio members of the
council.
Commodore William H. Maye failed to pass
his examination for promotion to be rear ad-
miral, and the president to-day granted his
request to be placed on the retired list of the
navy, with the rank of commodore, under the
forty years service provision. There are
now two vacancies in the grade of rear adj
mirai for which Commodore James E. Jouett,
acting rear admiral, and Commodore John H.
Russell are eligible, in the order named.
The senate committee on pensions voted
yesterday to postpone Indefinitely the house
Mexican pension bill, and to report US a SUBJ
stitute substantially the Mexican pension bill
passed by the senate last session.
Daniel b. Galatin, Iowa, first assistant ex-
aminer of the patent Office in the division of
pneumatics, has resigned.
One of the topics considered at the cabinet
meeting yesterday was the seizure of Amer
lean fishing vessels by the Canadian authori-
ties for the alleged violation of custom laws.
In the telephone investigation yesterday
Mr.. Van Benthuyser asked to have wi theses
examined for the purpose of impeaching
former testimony, but the requ est was de-
MED.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-19

THE PENSION BNEL.
A Lengthy Discussion in the Senate
OVerit.

OVerET.
WASHINGTON, May 1S.-After the
transaction of the usual amount of uninter-
esting business in the senate to-day the
pension bill was taken up. The pending
amendment was that of Mr.. Blair to the
amendment of Mr.. Van Wyck. Mr.. Van
Wycks amendment is to add to the bill a
provisO that no soldier under the act should
hereafter receive less than IS month.
to provide instead that no pension paid
hereafter under any law to any soldier
should be rated at less than 81 a month.
Mr., Mcpherson said that the senate was
not definitely informed as. to the amount
the bill would take from the treasury.
In order to get some information
as to the approximate amount he moved
that the bill be recOmmitted to the commit
tee on pension. Mr.. Blair said it would
take from SO, 900, 600 to $25 900, 600 a
year, as lar as he had been able to esti-
mate, but undoubtedly the amount was not
ascertainable. He regarded the question
as like that of man paying his debts. The
debts ought to be paid whether they were
large or small. He saw no special adyan-
tage i'll recommtal and opposed the mo-
ton. He mentioned having read in a
Pennsylvania newspaper the fact that
seventytiye old soldiers of the Union were
now in the pauper-house of one county i'll
that state. A lengthy discussion was had
on the measure, but no action was taken,
the senate going into executive session
and finally adiOurninp
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-19
SUNDAY BALL GAMES.
What Prof. Barnes Thinks Regard.
ing Them.

ing Them.
The game of ball between the st. Paul
and Minneapolis clubs to be played in the
latter city to-day will be watched with
considerable interest by st. Paul lovers of
the game, who are anxious to see the home
club win game. The new men will play
to-day. O'Brien, the new pitcher, will oc-
cupy the box, and he will be backed up by
Sage. Clark, who arrived Sunday, will
play at Short The nine that will play to-
day is given below in batting order:
Adams, right field; Wilmot, left field; Cleve-
land. third base; Clark, short stop; Frazer,
center field; O'Brien, pitcher; Sage, catcher;
Douthelt, second base; Blackstock, first base.
Prof Barnes in an interview yesterday
said that all the men who were originally
secured are here now, and he anticipates
that the club with the new battery will
play some good games. He says he is
bound to have a winning club if it takes
every dollar there is in it. In regard to
Sunday games in this city he said he
thought it would be more consistent to close
the saloons and prohibit the running of
beer gardens. When he put ball club in
here he counted on Sunday games to help
him out largely in the paying of expenses,
and if he is shut out from giving Sunday
The mayor of Duluth ordered the closing of
all the saloons and billiard halls in the city,
but sanctioned the playing of ball Sunday
There are a great many men whose only
chance of seeing the game is Sunday, he
said, and if they are not afforded
an opportunity for doing so they will turn
to the saloons and beer gardens. The
league grounds are situated in the outskirts
of the city, where they would be a source
of no annoyance to the people living in that
vicinity, and during the games perfect
order is maintained by the employment of
several policemen to do duty on the grounds
There seems to him to be no more harm in
playing game of ball on Sunday than in
going on steamboat excursions, Or putting
the time in at the lakes fishing. The pro-
fessor said that the prOpriety of playing
the Sunday games at White Bear had been
spoken of to him, but this is impossible as
the rules governing the league stipula tie
that any game played on other than league
grounds shall not be counted in the official
score of games. If not allowed to play
here, Minneapolis would probably get the
benefit