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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-10-16
TENACIOUS TERRAPINS.
How an Ingenious Bostonian Overcame
Their Obstinacy.

How an Ingenious Bostonian Overcame
Their Obstinacy.
When terrapin bites he bites for
Keeps. You may cut off the head. but
the grip will be the same. 1t makes
no matter whether the jaws close on a
stick. tishhook or your finger, al
though l believe the terrapin has more
inward satisfaction in the case of a
finger. Hence, when lot get to fight
ing and lay hold of each other, nothing
but the kettle will ever bring peace.
Once rich and stingy old Baltimore
man started a terrapin farm down the
bay and raised great many thou
sands. One season they were very
scarce and commanded tremendous
prices, so he sent down an iron
steamer to be loaded. She came back
with ten thousand terrapin, but when
the process of removal was attempted
it was seen that they had had grand
rough-and-tumble fight, and were
locked, head and tail. in one solid mass.
They tried crowbars and failed. Per-
suaSion likewise was of no avail, and
scientists averred that, while power
full blast of dynamite might dislodge
few, il would not improve their flavor.
and advised his selling the whole mass
as Job lot. and letting the purchaser
remove them. This was an idea and
the rich old rascal advertised his terra
pin tor week. but got no bids he
thought of accepting.
Finally Boston man teleGraphed
that he would take the lot at regular
market rates, provided the owner would
lend him the iron steamer that held
them. This was gladly assented to.
and all Baltimore crowded down to see
the fun when the Boston man would
try to get the terrapin apart. The
old skinfiint received his money and
signed the lease of the vessel. The
Boston man had her drawn, up on the
dry-dock, cargo and all. Then he had
q fire engine come down and pump her
half full of water, and added two hogs
heads of salt. Huge iron cisterns were
then filled with alcohol. with a bale OF
cotton in each. showed under the keel
and lighted. In vain the miser danced
and swore and begged off his contract
the Boston man said he had bought
the terrapin and leased the vessel, all
at regular rates. and couldn't get them
apart. but that he wasn't going to let
any Baltimore shellfish get ahead Of
him. if he had come from Boston-not
a bit of it-he was::going to cook 'em
just where they were. And cook them
he did. The Major says this story is
true, and that the stew was canned and
sent to Boston, where it is used to this
day; but that it taught a lesson. and
when terrapin are sent on a sea voyage
nowadays each one is given separate
stateroom and locked in.--Henry Guy
Carleton, IN N. Y. Times.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-10-16
POISONOUS PLANTS.
Points Which Parents Would Do Well
Commit to Memory.

Points which Parents Would DO Well e.
Commit to Memory.
Children should be taught not to eat
the leaves of any plant or shrub which
they find in the fields without first show
ing them to their parents or some
adult person. Many serious, and some.
times fatal, results have occurred from
neglect of this precaution. After a
long tramp through the woods and
fields, children soon become very
hungry, and. unless provided with a
substantial lunch. will often eat leaves
and berries, thinking they are the same
rs those which they are accustomed to
see in the city markets.
We cite a few plants to illustrate.
The butter-cup, so common in fields,
should never be put into the mouth II
gathered, it should always be held by
the stem, as the petals are very caustic
and will quickly excite Inflammation.
The oleander contains deadly poison.
both in its leaves and flowers, and
special care should be taken to exclude
them from bouquets for the parlor or
dining room. The leaves of the meadow
saffron and of aconite, or monkshood,
seem to possess for children the fascina-
ton of the rattlesnake, but should be
avoided carefully. There is. perhaps,
no plant so common in the fields, by
the seaside and on mountainous. as
the meadow hemlock, of whose fatal
decoction it is said that Socrates drank.
Its tiny white flowers are indeed beau
tiful. and are often gathered in large
quantities by ladies' and children who
have little idea of their poisonous
qualities.
But it is those poisonous plants which
so closely resemble common vegetables
that we need specially to shun, and to
warn children against eating. The
common dropwort, before it flowers, is
so much like celery that the former is
often eaten with deadly effect. This
plant contains virulent poison, which,
taken into the stomach, causes convul-
sions and often death. Another plant,
almost equally dangerous, is fools
parsley; this is often mistaken for tur-
nips. Water-hemlock. or cow-bane,
resembles very much the common pars-
nip. Ivy and dogwood. though not
eaten, are often gathered because of
their beautiful twining leaves. These,
to large number Of people are poison.
Gus.
We can not be too careful ourselves,
nor watch too closely the children, in
pleasant rambles during the summer va
cation. In case of poisoning. let no time
be lost but promptly use every means to
counteract its effects. Until the ar
rival of physician, produce copious
and frequent VI mitings, and persist
emily keep it up until all offending
matter is expelled. BY no means allow
the patient to become sleepy, but give
strong coffee or tea, and if the body
feels cold or chilly apply mustard and
bottles of hot water. BY every means
keep up the circulation and the brain
active. d. n. Patterson, IN Con
gregationaiist.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-10-16

SAFE, permanent and complete are the
cures of bilious and intermittent diseases,
made by Prickly Ash Bitters. Dyspepsia,
general debility, habitual constipation, liv-
er and kidney complaints are speedily Grad
icated from the system. 1t disinfects,
cleanses and elim mates all malaria. Health
and visor are obtained more rapidly and
permanently by the use of this great nat
ural antidote than by any other remedy
heretofore known As blood pdrifier anil
tonic it brings health, renewed energy and
vitality to worn and diseased body.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-10-16

Lulu is about five years of age
Her uncle Harry recently died. A
few days ago she came to her grand.
mother with bit of paper in her hand
and said: mamma, | have written a
letter to uncle Harry The letter
ran: Dear Uncle Harry: We are all
well and hope YOU are. l went out to
the cemetery to-day with papa and saw
your monument. How do you anG
God get along?"-San Francisco Post
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-10-16

DIR. PIERcE's "Favorite Prescription"
perfectly and permanently cures those dis
eases peculiar to females. 1t is tonic aud
nervine, effectualiy allaying and curing
those sckening sensations that affect tho
stomach and heart through reflex action.
The backache and dragging down" sem
sations all disappear under the strengthen
ing effects of this great restorative. By
druggists.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-10-16
4 Boz Of Queer Michigan Peaches

A. p. Lanphere, Of Coldwatsr, found q
box in his office doorway Saturday morn.
ing addressed to himself and n1sfkeo
peaches. Suspecting all was not right he
dug a hole in the ground in which he first
placed paper saturated with oil, then put
in the box and set fire to the paper. Inc
machine soon exploded, blowing spikes.
glass and pieces of iron for distance oe
twenty feet in every direction.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-10-16

YoUSG men or middle-aged ones, suffer-
ing from nervous debility and kindred
weaknesses should send 10 cents in stamps
for illustrated book suggesting sure means
of cure. Address Worlds Dispensary Med
zeal Association, G63 Main Street, Buffalo,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-10-16
The ,eprous dis,ilment. whose eject

Holds such an enmity with blood or man.
That swift rs quicksilver. it courses through
The natural gates and alleys of the body"
and causes the skin to become "barked
about, most lazar-like, with vile and loath-
some crust" Such are the effects of dis
eased and morbid bile, the only antidote
for which is to cleanse and regulate the
liyer-an office admirably performed by
Or. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-10-16

IL wish Columbus had never been
born" was what London merchant
said when he heard that his cashier
had left for New York with Ill the
assets.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-10-16

A Box OF GLESS's SULPHUR SoAPis equiv
alent TO many Sulphur Baths. Don't for
getit
Brown, soc.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-10-16

No, MY boy the ryse in wheat will barley
make q man cereal we'll. if he gets cornsd
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-10-16
"A private who was minus one =

"A private who was minus one arm
remarked: ''One day boat opened
on us with canister, and the boys were
sorter ratified until big fellow shouted:
stick to EN- boys; their amnuniti6h's
gin out and they're shootin' dinner
buckets at u.s. "-dtidHt1 Consultation.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-10-16

FOR removing dandruff and curing all
scalp diseases, use Halls Hair Remover.
Ayers Ague Cure is acknowledged to be
the standard remedy for fever and ague
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-10-16

MORE physique and less physic is what
the average American needs.-Herchsai
Zrapeier.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-10-16

If q cough disturbs your sleep, take
Piso's Cure for Consumption and rest we'll
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-10-16

WHEN q singers voice fails he can not
take up his notes.-LoreH Citizen.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-10-16

THE pupil of ones eye is made to attend
to business by the lash that is ever held
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-10-16

A GREEN turtle can live six weeks with
out food. That Is why it il green.-Pitts'
b.r0h ChruniciA
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-10-16

SAVE your wagons, your horses and you
patience by using Frazer Axle Grease.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-10-16

II there is any one who should be trapped
In slumber" it is tho man who snores.-
Ckieuyo Tribune
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-10-16

MADE of all work-the newspaper.-Bos
ton Commercial Ralieiia.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-10-16

IT is q sleepy old coat that has had ne
nap in seven years.-St Louis Chronicle.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-10-16
4 QUESTION ABOUT
Bx0ze,w'S Iron
Bz11eZS
ANSWERED.

The question has probably betn as.so
of times How can Browns Iron b. >s1-s 49,.
thing Well it doesn't Bat it does CT $500 iR0S
fhysicians recognize Iron - the best re- "a srs
seent knn,n 10 the profession. and inquiry o. ~
Icsdna chemical firm will subfsantiate the
that te-e are more preparations OF IRON tnAn o. sns
o1her snbst ance used in medicine. Tins shows eon
cins;,ely that iron IN acknowledged 70 be the mo-
imroresnt factor in successful medical Practice u
hnsever 4 remarkable fact that prlor 70 the ulscox.
sry 81 RifOyyN,S IRON BITTERS no per1ecS
II satisfactory combination had ever oeen
BROWNS IRON BITTERSssssssss s ssi , ssa.:
headache, OF produce constipation ether nro.
medicines do. nROWN'S IRON BITTEKS
cnres Indigestion. Bflisrsness, W enknesss
Dyspepsia, Malaria, Csisls ana reyes,
Tired FeeIinx.(:eneralD ebsissy.Pain IN the
side, Back or Limbs. II eadachSsndS enIa.
Sia-foe all these ailments Iron is presC'peo usiy-
BROWNS IRON BlTIERS. aS Gu. i .
minutaL Like al other thorough medicines u 49,
slowly When taken by mn the frst symptom %
benefit is renewed energy The muscles ,nen .;
firrusr the digestion improves the powsis are se
In worlen the effect il usually more rapid anu M 49,.
The eve. begin AZ once Brighten the skin clears
mn. hs.lthy coloY comes to the cheeks neryousnees
disar pears: functional arrangements become fesu-
lar md IL nursing rarsber. abundan1 sustsnahcS
l. supplied for the chii,s 2emeInber BROW : no1
Bitters in the ONLY iron medicine tnat y nos
INJURIOUS Physiciaas and Druggists ree"mmeHah u
1he Genuine ha. Trade Marx and c-ussed red lines
on wrapper TAKE MI OF 2ftR-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-10-16

Fer Liver, Bile. Indigestion. etc. Free from Mercury;
contains only Pure Vegetable Ingredients. Agents.
MEYER BROS. CO.. ST. Louis, No.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-02-18
rae Party at Tenwiekss.

The party at Fenwick's Hotel on Mon
day night last was voted by those present
and participating as being one Of the most
enjoyable Of the season. This at least Is
the verdict Of those of whom we have in
quired, who represent that inst enough and
not too many dances were on hand, and
that the "wall flowers" Of either six, ifsuch
were present, were so from preference and
not nom necessity. The refreshments con.
sisted Of Ice cream, cake and apple-toddy,
and were dispensed to oil within reach
with liberal hand. The music By the
colored band was unusually good and the
floor managers, Messrs. Ford and Waters,
exerisd themselves 10 bring al who were
Inclined TO dance 70 the 'front.' There was
no confusion In the sets nor disorder Of any
kind IN the room. and all went merry a. 0
marriage bell. Altossther, IL was On coca.
sion Of unalloySd pleasure and the enjoy.
nsnt was kept Up a. late as 8 o'clock In the
morning.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-02-18
Correspondence of the Beacon.l
VALLEY LEE, Feb. Is,

VALLEY LEE, Feb. Is, 1886.
Messrs. Editors Thinking you might
-.Sire 70 hear from this section thought I
would scfibble you q few lines. The deep
snow has just left Us. Il Was over two feet
deep on the level before it had settled any,
and il said by the Oldest inhabitants TO have
been the deepest since 81. The blockade
was almost complete for day or two, az
ter which and for several days sleighs were
the principal means oflocomotion, and of
these there were quite large number out,
greeting our ears with the merry Jingle ofths
bells. The inclement weather has formed
little impeachment to the social enjoyments
and festivities Of the season, and we have
heard Of several parties and balls at which
the young folks are said TO have enjoyed
themselves hugely.
Last Saturday evening there was meet
ing of the democratic club at the residence
Of Mr. VIM. Fl. Tppett, and considering the
inclemency Of the weather, it was quite well
attended. A nice supper was served, pre-
sided over by the amiable lady of the land
lord. After doing full justice to which, and
spending considerable time in the pleas
antries of social intercourse, made more so
by the relation of several spicy and inter
esting anecdotes, the meeting at about 8 p.
VI. was called to order and a committee APP
pointed to take steps with rev 10 the en-
largement and permane... organization OF
the club. A resolution was passed expires
sive Of the sense Of the meeting upon some
political matters and the principles by which
the club would be governed. but as have
nota copy, refrain from giving for fear OF
inaccuracy. The meeting adjourned about
10 o'clock, but time passing pleasantly,
many remained much later at the hospIta-
bic mansion Of the host. p.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-02-18
Correspondence of the Beacon.l

EDITORS BEACON since my last on the
93rd ofJanuary, the ice blockade continues.
and no one would have believed that it
would up to this date, 18th of February,
Notwithstanding the rsin, closed all the wa
ter courses of our county for so long pc.
Rod.
On inquiry, il is asserted that the condi-
ton Of the rivers are such as TO preclude the
running Of steamers, and their agents state
that they cannot say when they will be able
TO start them on their regular trips.
No one can doubt but that the closing Of
our rivers by ice, on which We rely princi-
pally as a means of communication, is a
very serious loss and inconvenience to the
people Of ST. Mary's, and must open the
eyes of the most skeptical to the necessity
of railroad through the county. Who
can tell the sacrifices that have been made,
the sutferings endured in many ways for
the means of communication and travel du-
ring this blockade, shutting US out from the
rest Of the world, and the demands that
would be made on it? On the 10Th of this
month Judge Hugh L. Bond determines
whether the sale lately made in Philadel-
phia for account Of the bondholders of the
Southern Md. railroad, now running to Me-
chanicsville, shall be ratified.
1t is to be hoped that it may, and then it
should be the duty of all in our county to
aid in its building to Point Lookout from its
present terminus. This done, we will Of
necessity have telegraph communication,
and from this telephone connections, or rail
feeders TO Leonardtown and other points off
its line. The cost, whatever it may be. will
be Insignificant to the great advantages
gained. Our county cannot prosper until
We haze good roads IF all kinds, that all parts
of the county may be conveniently and
cheaply reached. Prosperity must follow
these Improvements, and We have only TO
look AZ the condition and value Of lands on
the Eastern Shore for results to satisfy Us.
In few days we shall know what is done
by Judge Bond and ] am promised informa-
ton as to what steps will be taken If the
sale is ratified and will advise you, believ-
ing that your readers must be interested.
Calvert county is making another effort
TO have the old proposed railroad to Drum
Point built, and q recently published letter
Of Mr.. Barreda points out very forcibly the
great advantages that the open harbor at
that point offers for the shipment Of coal,
grain and produce from the West when
that Of Baltimore is closed Freights in any
event will be cheaper to Drum Point as
starting shipping point Tthacs tie came
Jdciatks on tie S. Nary's Gds. The con.
struction Of q railroad Of this time through
our county, II attempted by responsible par.
ties, cannot but be Of great service In many
ways to her people and must improve trade
mutually in every way. It's building now
too 10 more feasible, BY the reason Of the
low prices Of fails, and all that enters into
their construction. and I TRUST sincerely that
1t will be undertaken and completed. Let
not Calvert &c. ahead Of Is. The road 70
Mechaniesville with ell Ito disadvantages
has paid expenses and we should try and
keep
or Tor.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-02-18
VICTOR
Remedies

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Blood Disease, Dyspepsia. Foul Stomach
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take. Price per bottle, 500; sample bot
tie Scents
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Gives relief in from 3 10 10 minutes. Try
one bottle. Price IS cents.
VICTOR PAIN BALN-the magic rem
edy for Tooihache, Sore Thoat, Neuralgia,
Frosted Feet, Cholera Morbus, Cramps.
Collie, DiarrhGa, Dysentery, and dead shot
TO the sting of insects Price 25 and so
cents per bottle.
VICTOR LINIMENT-the great bone
and nerve remedy is king over all pains.
IL cures Neuralgia, Stiff Joints, Lumhago
Ring Bone, Felon, Corns, Bunions, etc. II
Is mild, but effectual for man or beast Try
one bottle. Price Is and 90 cents.
VICTOR COUGH SYRUP and Liver
Pills are just what families need no recon-
mendation required, but just trial. Price
IS cents
Get circular and read the testimonials.
Nerer Be persuaded % t.s Other xmilar rem.
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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-02-18

State In the Union in which citizens pro-
perty. the product Of his labor. Is forcihly
taken charge Of by the St&te and sold under
discriminating restrictions ruinous 20 his in
teresss. We, the tobacco planters, have un-
der our Constitution and form Of govern
ment the equal rights in common with all
other citizens 10 ship and dispose Of our to-
bacco free from State interference. Wefeel
competent to care for ourselves without the
guardianship Of the State, and the buyer
should lie competent 10 do likewise. Two
thirds ofthe tobacco made in the State il the
product Of men Of small means, and it Is the
only merchantable article that commands
the cash 10 enable them 20 procure the gro
ceries and clothing necessary for their fam
lilies, and the question at issue Is matter Of
serious importance TO them We want
planters rights, free trade and free inspec-
tons How long is this obsolete and OPP
pressive system to be imposed On us:
TOBACCO EXCHANGE.
The prosperous grain growing counties
Of the State have a corn exchange, where
every sample and every sale is open to in
spection, competition is free and prices I'M
form according to quality and condition;
but tobacco, fguratively speaking, is sold
"in ways that are dark" in 'nooks and
corners" without comparison of prices, no
standard value, and consequently the buy
er going the rounds has all the information
and points in his favor. Why not have q
tobacco exchange, where all samples could
be collectively exhibited and publicly sold.
PLANTER.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-02-18
%. 1atRsss' Issms.
(Esm or Regular ObrrsspasdsnG)

(Srem eur regular CbrfsspeHdentl
The assp Beautiful snow" has aiaap.
psAssa, and whss! Vehicles are aasd o.
fnsmssiy.
Tongsnen Of Smiths creek turned on, In
faA force on ieth and they would have
utilized the whole OF the subsequent day
hut the wind veered to the S. W. and drove
the ice against their boats which compelled
them TO stop work a. an early hour, that 10,
about II o'clock.
The inequalities In our roads make tsav.
cling very d!sagreeAhls.
With the sxceptioa Of bad" colds and Q
sporadic case Of Asart aStctsen. the health
Of the neighborhood 10 good.
More Indictment weather In the near
future. Our barometsr-a pet CATS
washing iis face" at intervals, On unris.
taxable sign 10 say cioss observs-s) Of
rain, &c
The mercury assembled 10 SEE temperate
on 18th, difference Of S5s within the pc.
riod Of nine days, This Is remarkable and
we presume has no parallel within the
memory Of the oldes; inhahiian, ofta!s sec.
ton.
Mosquitoes bua,ed within unpleasan,
proximity about our ears and Hies danced
upon the window pAnes % their hearts de.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-02-18
Saint Maru's Beacon.


S. VI. r R. @-Trains leave Brandy
wine, going East, daily except Sundays, at
1890 n m. Arriving at Mcchanicsville, if.45
a. m Leave Mechanicsville, going West,
daily except Sundays, at 1910 p. m. Ar
irving at Brandywine 2:10 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 BrSndywine, going
Fast, Wednesdays and Saturdays at $50 D.
m. Arriving at Mechanicsville Ut 7.30 D. N.
Norfolk steamers TO Washington from
Piney Point ON Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays, at 1890, p. NJ Returning, Mon
days, Wednesdays and Fridaysss
See advertisements elsewhere