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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-05-06

Says the Baltimore Morning Herald the
bill regulating the manufacture and sale OF
fertilizers within the State of Maryland,
passed at the recent session Of the Legisla-
ture, is one of the most important measures
dealt with by Maryland State Assembly
for many years. 1t will be a great or a
useless law according 10 the intelligence OF
the agriculturists for whose benefit it is
specially intended The provisions of the
bill may be summarized in a very few
words. 1t provides not only that all com
mercial fertilizers shall be sold on a de-
tailed statement Of the percentage Of phos-
phoric acid, ammonia and nitrogen COM
pounds they contain, but also that sam
pie of the fertilizer may be sent by the far
mer for analysis, free Of charge, by the Ag-
ricHltural College chemist. This means
that the farmer will be no longer the blind
purchaser Of the article which constitutes
the basis of all his calculations and all his
toll. He win be able to assure himself that
he stands reasonable chance of reaping
the crop he sows. The fertilizer merchant
Of good standing who has served his pa
irons for a third Of a century has nothing
70 fear from the operation of the new law.
But the farmer needed a safeguard, on gem
eral principles, and this is just what the
new fertilizer law has given him.
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VICTOR LIVER SYRUP-.ihe great
family medicine for Colds, Liver Complaints,
Blood Disease, Dyspepsia, Foul Stomach
and Female troubles. II is very PLEASANT,
take. Price per bottle, $l,c0 sample bot
tie % cents.
VICTOR INFANTS RELIEF--the gol-
den remedy for children, and harmless, from
one day old or more, for Cramps, Gripping,
Teething, Collie and Cholera lniantum.
Gives relief in from 3 TO 10 minutes. Try
one bottle. Price 20 cents
VICTOR PAIN BALM--the magic REM
.edy for Toothache, Sore Thoat, Neuralgia,
Frosted Feet, Cholera Morbus, Cramps,
Collie, Diarrhea, Dysentery, and dead shot
to the sting of insects. Price 25 and 80
cents per bottle
VICTOR LINIMENT--the great bone
and nerve remedy is king over all pains
1t cures Neuralgia, Stiff Joints, Lumbago,
Ring Bone, Felon, Corns, Bunions, etc. 1t
is mild, but effectual for man or beast Try
one bottle Price 20 and 90 cents.
VICTOR COUGH SYRUP and Liver
Pills are just what families need no recon-
mendation required, but just a trial. Price
25 cents.
Get circular and read the testimonials.
Neoor be persuaded to try other similar rem
edies, sohsct your Druggist or Merchant may
push on you, try Victor on none J they are IN
he reach Of all. Respectfully
Victor Remedy 90.
June II, 85-yt
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-05-06
1.-THE Champion Seige Now On
Getting There In 1886.
The 9th Mechanical Wonder Of the World,
The Champion steer Hinder.

II will outwear dozen of the old fash.
Toned "hippity -hop," canvas rollers and
pot-metal arks.
Come 10 Leonardtown during the present
term Of Court and examine samples Of our
three great noyelties-the Light Steel Bin
der, the celebrated Folding Bar Reaper and
the Solid Steel Mower.
Mr.. w. A. Hammond, our popular Cham
pion hero, will assist in explaining TO far
mers the superiority Of the Champion ma
chimes over all competitors.
The farmers of st. Mary's may well be
proud Of the Champion, and their appreci-
alton Of honest material and firstclass
workmanship increases with the great num-
beers sold every season. Did you not read
that account Of the large delivery Of Cham
pions at Pottsgroye, Penna., January 9Th ?
(mid-winter) Yes, 81 were hauled away
that day by the energetic farmers, aggrega-
ting TO date, in the county Of Nortnumber-
land alone, so Champion Machines.
Ii will give me great pleasure to call upon
my friends again this season. All comnlu-
nications promptly answered.
j. V. CAVALIER,
Agent for st. Mary's county.
March II, 1886--tf
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-05-06

Flashes.
The tax-rate ofCalyert county including
State tax is $l.40a
Miss Mollie Mattingley, ofBrittan's Neck,
has gone to Washington to live
Both the Orphans and Commissioners
Courts win be in session next Tuesday.
Mr.. Robt. G. Combs is on briefbusiness
visit to the lower portion of the county
Scarcity of water for cooking and drink
ing is complaint in parts of the village
Mr.. F M. Neale has changed his office
to ia s. Charles Street Give him call.
Col A. L. Taveau, former resident of
this county, died in Baltimore last Sunday
night.
Buckwheat -four is said to be death to
the cabbage worm. Gardeners make note
of this
Workmen are busily engaged in building
on the Prospect Hill estate recently pur-
chased by Mr.. Pabst.
An interesting communication by Hon,
B. g. Harris will be found in this issue. 1t
is well worth perusal.
Mr. Danl G. Hammett has gone to CAL
vert county to attend Court and while there
win argue some interesting oyster cases.
The BEACON tenders its sincerest con-
CALCULATIONS to the young couples lately
married and wishes them happiness unal-
Logged.
An old adage advises people ITO stick to
their fannels until they stick to you,' and
not to be in too great hurry to lay aside
winter clothing.
Our ST. Inigoes' correspondent writes that
in that section "the prospect for fair yield
of wheat is good" The same may be said
for the entire county
We see from the Laurel Quill that Hon.
Barnes Compton will lecture at Hyattsville,
on the 25th instant, for the benefit of q
Catholic church to be built in that town.
In this Issue the ever welcome items of
our ST. Inigoes' correspondent re-appear.
Their discontinuance for the past two
months was owing to the sickness of their
writer
Mr.. Thos. Boyd and family have moved
into the house lately vacated by Mrs. Col.
Allston and, we understand, that Mr.. Il. b.
Abel and family viii move into Mr.. Boyd's
old home.
Messrs. Greenwich and Fenwick, of Chap
tico, have "set up" their new grist attach
ment to their steam saw mill and, at the
first trial, turned out in two hours time,
flfty-four bushels offine meal.
Wegleanfrnm the Philadelphia Laqparars
that new company, to build railroad
through this county, has been organized.
Hon. II. |. Jewett is President and DR..
Jno. M. Bronze, is one of the Directors.
An election was held in the Village of
Leonardtown on Monday, the 3rd day Of
May, for five Commissioners to serve for /
year The following gentlemen were
elected Jno F. Fenwick, w. |. Dawkins,
Frank N. Holmes, Jno. A. Camalier and
Jos. II. Key.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-05-06

From ar Regular Corresp0ndent.l
The bee--the.emblem oforderand domes-
tic economy-is brsily engaged gathering ho-
ney from an innumerable number offlowers,
and martins-periodica visitors from a
more congenial clime-have made their APP
pearance and are "quartered' for the brief
season of four months in houses too fire.
quently erected without due preparation
for comfort. incubation, &c.
Practical farmers inform us that the pros
pect for fair yield of wheat is good.
Tobacco beds are thriving and gardens
are the same. Thousands Of tomatoe plants
have been set out Pease are in blossom
The cholera is killing the hogs of the
neighborhood Diluted concentrated I've
is being given, but death continues to oc-
cur.
1t gives us pleasure to chronicle no sick
ness of consequence.
The roads are in fair condition, yet lit
tie work in some places would not be out of
place in view Of the heavy rains which gen.
orally occur during the current and ensu-
ing months.
A few farmers have planted corn.
w. A. w. Clarke and Thos. Pembroke
have been catching some fine rock.
Several neighbors have turned their at
tention to poultry raising and hundreds of
"chicks" can be seen in their yards. A
friend Of ours has an egg which is some
what of a curiosity, inasmuch as the shape
of North and South America Including
the isthmus) is plainly deliniated upon the
shell.
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solution.


On the fourth page of our issue of the
Goth ult., we published the following pro-
blem;
"a gentleman had four sons, A, B, G and
ID, aged, respectively, 81, 20, 10 and 19
years; he also had $4,000 which he desir-
ed TO divide equally among his four sons in
the following manner: A to receive his
share at once, the remainder Of the money
to be put out at interest OF per cent; B to
receive his share when he came of age, the
remainder to be again put out at same in
terest; @ to receive his share when he be-
came of age, and the remainder to be again
put at interest; d 10 receive the remainder
when he became ofage, Each received the
same amount Of money. Query: How
much was it?"
Under date Of the Bird inst, Masters Ern-
est Penn and James Tippett, pupils Of Long
Woods School, Chaptico district, write
US that they have worked il OUT and find
the answer to be $2,7225-61. A gentleman
in this vicinity also tried his hand at it and
obtained about the same result
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-05-06

Travellers Guide.

s. M. r. r. Trains leave Brandy
wine, going East, daily except Sundays, at
1880 q. m Arriving at Mcchanicsville, 11:45
a. m. Leave Mechaniesville, going West,
daily except Sundays, at 1910 p. m. Ar
irving at Brandywine e:10 p. m.
Early Morning Trains leave Mechanics
willie, 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 $50 p.
IN. Arriving at INTERCHANGEABLE at TAO p m.
Norfolk steamers to Washington from
Piney Point on Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays, at 1890, p M. Returning, Mon
days, Wednesdays and Fridays.
See advertisements elsewhere.
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[CoMMusIcATED
A Card.

In refusing to serve the people Of the 9th
election district as collector and constable,
1t is not without deep sense Of regret, en-
failing no less degree Of modification,
that am forced by circumstances to ten
der your Honors my resignation. Being
engaged in the mercantile business, as well
as a servant of the people in teaching the
young minds to shoot forth, /, after a con
scientious consultation and consideration,
refuse to accept from my people such re.
sponsible position, proper discharge Of
which might cause o neglect (necessitated)
Of scholastic duty. Then, while wishing
TO discharge officially all calls in life, trust
Feeling deeply indebted TO my people for
their kind consideration and action that
they win gladly receive my resignation and
choose some one more DESTROYS and deserv-
ing With my best wishes for the cause Of
Democracy, am,
Truly yours,
LEO J. LATHBUH.
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tuous Potomac. OF course, the size and
nature of there too expansive sheets Of wa
ter, preclude me idea Of harbor, unless a
break water is constructed, which would
cost more than the railroad itself As shown
very clearly by the writer of the letter you
published, there would be much labor and
expenditure of money in bridging and tres
selling the numerous streams and ravines that
abound ON the East side of tire st. Mary's
river, whereas from the Glebe, near Leon
artitown, a road bed could be constructed
to some point ON the said river, near its
mouth, on the West, that would require
little or no bridging, and comparatively no
grading. And what grand harbor is
this, with depth and expanse of water
enough for the navies of the world to ride
upon with safety The mouth of st. Ma
RVS river is always free from ice of any
thickness, and this consideration should
have great weight in determining the pro-
per place for the termination of the road
proposed, looking to connectionwith South
ern points by steamer Above VIM. Cop
pages point, there is quite often ice that
would impede navigation, and the many
land-locks from that place above, prevent
the easy and early escape of ice that has
been formed. Unquestionably, during sew
eral weeks Of last Winter, man might
have driven horse and sleigh, any where
above Bacon's wharf with great safety,
The writer has known this to be done some
Winters ago.
In view Of the many advantages present
ed by the new route, as proposed, it is
hoped the company will send competent
and skilled and reliable men to investigate
before they permanently locate on the East
side Of the river
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-05-06
r.npersans 70 Frnls growers.

Mr.. G. s. Garter, representing the old and
reliable nursery Of Franklin Davis 6 Co,
Is now travelling through our county solicit
ing orders for all kinds Of fruit and orna-
mental trees. The nurseries ofthis company
are located near Baltimore and Richmond
and the experience of fruit growers in this
section Of country proves that their trees
succeed much better in our climate than
those from Northern Nurseries. The firm
is an old established one and uses, every
endeayor to satisfy those who patronize
them. Give their trees trial
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-05-06
OLD CITIZEN

EDIToRs OF BEACON lin your issue Of
the goth ultimo, you favored US with an ar
ticle on the above subject. 1t, | think,
shows the cloven foot Of selfshness and
party interest which has done SO much in
the past to ruin the county and shut us out
from surrounding States and the world at
large. What sane man, sinking his pri-
vate interests, would for moment think
of dragging the Railway across the runs
and marshes" indicated in the article
Has the party who communicated with
Col Pulsifer, anent the route DETECTING
from st. Johns Church to St Mary's Riv-
or, no interest in that route2 This rail-
way Is matter Of "public utility" and
any one pushing themselves for the pur-
pose ofdiverting the road from private mo-
tives should be faced fright about" Were
II not for private motives and personal ag-
grandizement we would have had rail-
way long ago and should the opinions that
influenced the former interested parties pre-
vail again, we will be as far as ever from
getting the much needed and absolutely
necessary communication with other States
Let the citizens keep their eyes open,
They have the experience Of the past To
guide them and let them most emphatically
put their foot down on anything likely to
retard OF in any way prevent the county
from getting real railway and not a paper
one.
The wisdom Of our predecessors caused
them to construct the Three Notch Road
through the easiest and best parts Of the
county from Washington TO Point Look
out Several proposed routes for the rail-
way have been surveyed parallel to this
road, and the most Of US know 1t is graded
to the south of California, and also for q
considerable part Of the way in the lower
parts Of the county. What is the matter
with this route am not interested in 1t,
not even TO the extent of one inch Of
land but do think II the best for the coun-
ty and railway investors Let all inves-
tors in the company see that no land own
er Cat least to any extent be placed on the
Board of Directors Let all investors see
that the Directors Of the company are bona
lide investors in It's shares, paying cash or
at least fair equivalent for their shares
and let them see that they (the Directory
be compelled to hold their shares at least
for five years,
Let investors sec that no promotion
money be paid away or thousands of dol
lars worth Of shares be given away for the
loan of name until the company be float
ed, and sold out for half nothing causing
fall in the shares. A panic amongst the
shareholders and wholesale selling out
by some and buying up by others and
call for more money TO work the concern
and the ultimate appointment of a receiver
by the court, ending in years Of litigation
worry and loss tothe bona-fde sharehold-
ers. Let us have railway by all means.
The whole county with few exceptions de-
sire it. Let us get out Of the rut we have
been running in so long. Let US throw of
the stigma of being stuck in the mud" and
the most easy, sleepy, dreamy, good for
nothing people under the sun.
CITIZEN
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eE,v,a.,al.

aNNEN4DNAs
ron. CnErfeg +. Norris fs on d BRIEF visit
to our village. Charley is looking well and
his many friends hereabouts are pleased to
see him.
Capt A. A. Lawrence is, we are inform
ed, in the county. The captain stopped at
California and has not yet put in an APP
pearance in our village.
Mr.. P. L. Downs, formerly of Leonard
town, has become one of the Editors of the
Maryland Ian Record. The Records an es-
tablished paper and is one Of the ablest law
yer's papers in the State Parry Lceis album
dainty gifted with brains and push and we
predict for him brilliant success.
Rev. VIM. H. Barnes, farmerly minister
ing in this circuit, at present located at Bar
RE, Ontario, Canada, is on visit to our
county.
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A coed IsegInnIng.

Mr.. VIM. Rose, of Pennington, aged rs
years, on Thursday last fell from the roof Of
house which he was building, and broke
both Of his legs. The limbs were set by
DIR. r. 4. j. Barber, assisted by w. P. Mil
Ter, who afterwards encased the limbs in
plaster paris splints Mr. Rose is now
getting along very well, and we hope he
will soon be able to resume his work
Harrington (Del) Enterprise.
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Have just received a fine stock Of hand
some millinery and fancy goods. They
think their goods and prices win compare
fAyorably with those Of any other county
establishment and invite their friends to
call and examine their stock before making
purchases.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-05-06
Miss seIl Fsnwielx

Has just returned from Baltimore with a
full and complete stock Of fine millinery
and fancy goods which she win sell at
prices that defy competition. Before ma
$pg purchases give her call.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-05-06

Saturday last two bodies, supposed to be
dredgers, drifted ashore at Milestone Land
ing. A small sum Of money was found in
their clothing, but nothing by which they
could be identified. They had been 50 long
in the water that it was impossible to say
with certainty to what race they belonged
though it was thought one was white and
the other black man.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-05-06
Ply

From nearly every section Of the county
comes complaints that the fly is making
sad rayages in the tobacco beds. Asuccess-
full tobacco grower is responsible for the
statement that wood ashes or unslaked lime
scattered on the plants, Irlen they are dry
will drive away the fly.
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orders by Mail

For our Mems and Boys Clothing, will
have scrupulously careful attention, or sam
pies and rules for self measurement win be
forwarded, free, on application. We viii also
take care Of your parcels, free Of charge
when visiting Baltimore. OgHM e. Son
corner Hanover and Pratt Sts., Baltimore,
Nd.
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The raiaee or naIlimore CItr

Clothing Establishments Is Acme Hall, 200
West Baltimore Street A visit viii show
you the neatest and prettiest store in Balti-
more. II is worth seeing for this alone, and
nowhere else can you get such stylish Gents
and Boys Clothing for 70 little money.
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1856. NOTICE. 1886.
POTOMAC TRANSPORTATION LINE.
On and after March End, 1885,

49,. STEAMER
z5.9 .zyssazsvs SIZE
Capt. w. g. GEOGHEGAN, will leave Pier
10, Light Street Wharf, every TUESDAY
and Friday at 8, p. NJ, for the following
landings on Potomac River:
ON TUESDAYS FOR
Cornfeld Harbor, Munday's Point,
Jones' Wharf, Abell's Wharf,
Brome's Wharf, Towards Wharf,
Bacon's Wharf, Leonardtown,
Cowart's Wharf, FoxweIls Wharf,
Coan Wharf, Stones Wharf,
Kinsale Wharf, Cobrum Wharf,
Lodge Wharf, Nonini Ferry.
Leave LEONARDTON for BALTIMORE
on Thursday at 7, A. M.
ON FRIDAYS FOR
Cornfeld Harbor, Foxwells Wharf,
Jones' Wharf Cobrum Wharf,
Brome's Wharf, Towards Wharf,
Bacon's Wharf, Leonardtown,
Cowart's Wharf, stones Wharf,
Coan Wharf, Lancaster's Wharf,
Kinsale Wharf, Bluff Point,
Lodge Wharf, Chaptico Wharf,
Munday's Point, Liverpool Point,
Piney Point, Smiths Point,
Abells Wharf, GIylnount.
ALEXANDRIA g. WASHINGTON,D ID. @.
Leave WASHINGTON for BALTIMORE
on Sunday, at 4, p. M.
BTeight ReceSged only on TUE8DA rs and
FRIDA vs.
No FretgM receieed utter 4S0, r. M
No Bills Of Lading Will be signed except
those Of the Company's.
II. FOSTER, General Manager.
A. NEEDHAM, Jr, Agent.
Feb. %, 18S8-M
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DriII

We are authorized to state that, until fur
Their notice, the Leonardtown Rifles will
hold drills at the Society's Hall on Mon
day, Wednesday and Friday nights. Pune
tual attendance is expected.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-05-06

PROFESSIONAL.
D. HARRIS CAVALIER. EkOCA D. ABELL.

THE undersigned, Attorneys-at-Law and
Solicitors in Chancery, have, this LIST day of
of January, 1880, formed co-partnership
in the practice of their profession, under the
name and style of
CAVALIER g. ABELL.
They will practice in the county of St.
Mary's and the adjoining counties. Especial
attention will be paid TO the collection of
claims. Address.
CAVALIER e ABELL, Leonardtown.
81. Mary's county, Md.
b. HARRIS CAVALIER,
ENooH b. ABELI.
Jan 8, 1s85--tft
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FENNICK 1 MORGAN

Extend special invitation. TO their many
friends and customers TO visit their STORE
and examine their large stock of fashionable
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The Mirror

is no aatterer. Would you
make it tell a sweeter tale1
Magnolia Balm is the charm
err that almost cheats the
looking-glass.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-05-06

lost.
On road leading from ST. Joseph's Church
to Leonardtown 80 caliber five shot revolt
yer. Finder will pleasereturn to this Office
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-05-06
GOODS /.
DOMESPICS

In this department we are low priced. Call
and examine our Fancy Shirting, Gnghams,
Calicoes and Lawns before purchasing else
where.
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GROCERIES

Fine fresh and cheap. Call and make
small purchase and we know that you viii
become permanent customer