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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-29
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merit Saturday.
Messrs. Editors Some several issues
back, we noticed an article in the columns
Of the Enterprise closely resembling the
style Of a boosting prattler From the heap
of useless jargon, we CLEANED enough to
learn that we were invited TO extend q
challenge for race to the gerry beautfus
little clipper Of Blakistone's Island, the
ELLA May" In accordance with the de-
Aire Of our friend, d. G. f., we proceeded
after the natural method TO extend our
challenge which appeared in the columns
Of the BEACON, July 10Th. AS q matter Of
course, we looked for an immediate accep.
lance in the next Eaterwise-but not a
word We then hoped TO hear something
from ID. q. r. through private letter--but,
not word But 10 what CONSERVATION
TO all who know anything about issuing
and accepting challenges when they read
that d. G. r. offers caatlenge in reply TO a
challenge. Had you challenged us in the
beginning we would have accepted. You
only fnvtted US to challenge you. We did
it. You make straight way crooked and
challenge us. We accept. Time and dis
lance also rules and regulations to be our
choice. We have decided that next Satur-
day, July 31st, will be the date for the race.
Start from Leonardtown Wharf, at 10
o'clock, a. M, thence down Breton's Bay
into the Potomac as far as Heron Island
bouy; thence back to Leonardtown. Each
boat shall have two judges to accompany
II during the entire race, and In case Of
foul play, the race shall be decided lost to
that boat guilty Of the breach Of sailing
rules as laid down by the two Captains.
The amount TO be contested for can be de-
termined upon by the owners at their plea
sure, and you may rest assured d. q. i.
we will not break y0u, for what we desire
is fair test Of the speed Of our boats and
not to turn an honorable pleasure into ape
cies Of gambling.
In conclusion, will say for the benefit
Of the sailing public, that they need expect
nothing from our old "canal-boat' when
pitted against such a fair rival as the sailor
from the Island, whose proportions lack
nothing, we are compelled to believe, that
would not render her speed as feet as
bird, whose every curve from "stem 10 stern"
is 80 fashioned as to render obstruction by
the water impossible and whose sails as If
set under an inspiration Of Gods adjust
ment catch every breeze that blows. We
could not be expected to win against such
a rival, because 1--WE are not built that
way" How nearly she must resemble
the fair sea-gull that as easily skins a
stormy as calm sea ON its white wing 2
How pure and fair she will appear, like
the waning moon, as she leaves her rival in
the dim distance. But, oh, how much
purer and fairer is she in name, the "dear
little Ella May r r. & r.
p 5. Saturday morning at 10 O'Clock.
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About two million dollars Of the French
5poIiation awards arc claimed by Mary
landers.
Oscar Jarboc, Of California, made from
ia acres OF land 204 bushels Of wheat, an
average of II Fat
Unless something very unforeseen should
happen there win be an exciting boat race
in our bay next Saturday.
We are Informed that the jury for the
September Term of Court will be drawn
to-day week, the 9Th proximo.
Mrs. John @. A. and Miss Emma Robson,
wife and daughter of the Baltimore Police
Commissioners, are visiting friends in st.
Inigo's,
Mr.. Brewer, Of the Internal Revenue
Collectors Office, is stopping at Moore's.
He Is a genial gentleman and very popular
with our people.
Monday last, money orders were reduced
from 8 to scents on amounts of So and
under. Proportionate reduction was made
for larger amounts.
Before the death Of Mr.. John B. Abel
there were living three Registers represent
ing the.history of that Office for over the
past fifty years. We have only had FIVE
Registers in the last 100 years
The vacant scholarship at the st, Mary's
Female Seminary has not yet been filed.
The postponement was due, we learn, to
the absence of one Of the Commissioners
There are said to be 81 applicants for the
place.
In our last issue we made brief notice
of the Newtown strike Since then, we
have been informed that two farmers were
successfully worked by the same game that
failed on the Manor On the above mem
toned estate, the strikers, we are told,
watched the farmers prepare to do the
work themselves without signs of yielding,
but when Jake the five year old son of
Mr.. Jarboe, "shed" his coat preparatory TO
"wading in" they collapsed and went to
work for 75 cents.
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tEoy he Bsacon.l
Canapfan Items.

Nothaying seen any communication from
Compton lately, you will please allow us
a small space in your valuable paper to
note the few items IF interest happening in
our quiet Neck
The wheat thrcshing and shipping has
been completed and neither yield nor
price seems TO be satisfactory. 81 cts. per
bushel was the price for the crops on New
town.
n This neighborhood was treated to q
grand excursion on the 4th, by Capt J. w,
crosweIl, or the schooner Kent Island, and
II proved to be a very enjoyable affair
owing to the pleasant breeze and the exer-
lions Of the gallant Captain tomake It 80.
Well, the centre Of attraction this Sum
mer seems to be BIakistone's Island, and the
boat race there on the oath was quite excit-
ing Housman q Bethel raked in the
change, beating The Ella May and others
pretty hands. All that wish to regain their
laurels can do 80 on The 18th, prox., as we
are informed that on that date there win be
a raec open 70 one and all. The course
win BE- from Newtown Creek b Hawkins
Beny and return, with oysters, fish and
pine TOP thrown In J.&L
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mr. he Bsaeon.l

{ nADNAA@ahhehNhtAv AS$ahhe
Crops generally looking well, both corn
and tobacco, except corn upon light soil
and low-land. These have been over rained.
Wheat crops have made fair yield where
tlreshed. Some have obtained more than
expected.
Railroad news at stand-still Work is
still progressing on the old portion. The
large number Of doubters concerning Its
ultimate completion, have greatly increased
of late, owing TO the many unfulfllcd
promises.
The NJ =. Sunday school picnic in the
Grove near Laurel Grove was decided
success. The crowd was not as large as on
some previous occasions, yet there was
enough for all to fully enjoy themselves.
Ice-cream, lemonade and candies and cakes
were abundant, and the many children
and young people present were consequent
~ joyous.
The camp-meeting near Oakville has
commenced. Several Of the village were
present Sunday and reported an accident
by which buggy was broken, on their
return in the evening As yet no injury
to persons reporedl
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)rphans' Court.

Tuesday, July ~, 1886. Court met, all
be Judges present The last will and tes-
Rment of John B. Abel was admitted to
Irubate Jas. Il. Abel and Geo. @. Abel
we're appointed executors and bond fixed
1t $4,000. Account Of sale Of L. J. Wise
1adnsinbarut7r % >. IIaaeII, fsleyl.- The Hon.
B. G. Harris appeared, announced the death
Of John B. Abel, late Register of Wills
spoke Of his character as o citizen and O
public officer and asked that committee
be appointed to draft suitable resolutions
The Court appointed as Committee Hon
B. G. Harris, r. 9. Combs, 10. F. Morgan
y. G. Hammett and w. l. Dawlrins. Bond
Of James F. Abel and George @. Abel, ex-
ecutors Of John B, Abel, filed and APP
proved and letters granted. B. r. Abel
and Jno A. Camalier were appointed TO APP
praise the deceased estate. Court ad-
journed 10 August 10, 1886.
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Early mla.Ionarie. or Maryland.

The London Month says that ''it may not
be out Of place to note the fact that many
Of the early missionaries Of Maryland were
of gentle blood. Many of them were born
in lordly homes, amid the rich and beauti-
full fields of old England. II is a historical
truth that some Of them were the lineal de-
scendants of those brave knights who ac-
companied Richard the Lion.IIearted into
Palestine, and fought under the red-cross
banner on the plains Of Ascalon. Some Of
them could trace their noble pedigree back
to the time when William, the Conqueror,
landed on the shores of Britain. Not few
Of them were allied by blood to one or 9TH
or of the royal families of the British EN-
pire. But better still, some Of their num-
Der could count among their kinsmen he
roes who died as martyrs for the faith Of
Christ. When we call TO mind how many
Of Maryland's missionaries were in youth
nursed in the lap Of luxury, how they were
loved and honored by vast numbers Of
servants and dependents, how their every
wish was gratified by indulgent parents,
we can more fully realize their sacrifice in
coming on the mission--we can better APP
preciate the zeal which enabled them to
endure the hardships and trials Of their
daily tolls and duties. Among the mission
aries of Maryland, we find Copley, three
Poultons, a Mosely, a Knight, a Fitzwil-
lams, of Lincoln, an Atwood, of Beverie,
a Forster, of Suffolk, a Thorold, Whit
greaye, a Molyneaux, and several members
of the Brooke family. A desire to recall
bright examples has forced US into this d.
preseion.n
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Correspondence Of the Beacon.l
{ - y W
HOLLYWOOD, July %, 1896

HOLLYWOOD, July 70, 1850
Messrs Editors Again after a prolong.
ed absence beg small space in your
weekly columns II Is useless b state the
weather is fine, yet believe there aresome
in our midst 70 cntwined III loves mashes
(mcshes) as to forget the natural order Of
the days Of the week.
Many ofour farmers have finished thresli.
ing and the average reported Ii generally
good.
The Jubilee Mission opened at st. Johns
on Thursday last and closed on Sunday.
Father Macdonald, the Missioner, assls-
ted by the Fathers Giraud and Neale, Of
iciated. The services were well attended,
and the sermons delivered by Father Mac
Donald were so forcible and effective as 10
draw from the congregation many tears Of
guilt and remorse. However, we are glad
TO say he left well pleased with the fruits Of
his labor. having received the cornlcopias
Of bis missionary labor.
Your correspondent had the pleasure Of
seeing the President and his bride on
Sunday last at DIR. sunderland's Parish
where be attends service TO say she ID
exquisitely beautiful would be only b give
you faint idea Of her grace. Ills car
. riage driver is Lewis Hawkins, Of Anne
Arundel county, Nd
On the evening Of the Sabbath was in
yited by Mr. +. u. Murray and wife 70 90
out riding, which Of course gladly sccep-
ted. The first place we called Of note was
Glenwood race track, where We took re-
freshmenis. On leaving we were better
equipped for our evenings ride. The next
place that engrossed my Attention was
Rock Creek Cemetery, the entrance Of
which il marked by the statues Of most Of
the Presidents. On the right entrance II i
statue Of Eliza Bruce, corsort Of the ever
memorable General Bruce BIZ the Army.
Having visited the Spar SPRING. and drank
offs waters we proceeded 70 tie School Of
Reformation, After having surveyed ia
grounds IN oil is beauty, we r4tufned % tic
city, only 70 enjoy nights rspose Of re-
ireshin9 sleep.
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10 find more enterprising fields and settled
in McKeespori, where he hal ever since 70
sided. TO your home readeis Mr.. Baile,
needs no Introduction, or he reninderbe
yond the mere mention ofhis name Born
and reared TO manhood's estate in old st
Mary's, and taking at times an active part
in the public and political Affairs Of the
county, he. was well known to The promi-
nent men and families up until the time Of
his emigration.
Most Of these, particularly in ~. Inigos,
win remember the fairand estimahle young
lady, Miss Jennie Barnes, who many years
ago came from Baltimore to visit her aunt,
Mrs Benville, and who later became the
honored wife Of Mr. Bailey For nearly
three years after their union they resided
in st. Inigo's, where they were well and
most fayorably known to "a wide circle of
friends and acquaintance,
This is the lady whose sad demise 1t is
now my painful duty to chronicle, When
Mr.. Bailey and his wife removed from st.
Mary's, seven years ago, they were the pa
rents two children, but during the years
that have followed that number has been
increased 10 five. But little over year
since they were called upon to mourn the
loss Of a dear little daughter, little Oracle,
aged only four years, whose death was re-
ported in the BEACON at the tinle.
About ten months ago Mrs Bailey, never
of robust physique, began to fail, from
the lingering effects ola severe cold which
she had taken Everything possible was
done for her, but some weeks ago il became
quite evident that she was victim Of the
fell destroyer, consumption, ind, In spite
Of the most constant and intelligent medi-
cal aid and of the most devoted and tender
administrations by fhithful and loving
hands, she steadily declined until Thurs
day last, when she suceumbed to the dread
destroyer, as above noted, and ON Saturday
morning was carried from st. Peters
church and laid tenderly to rest in the
quiet shades ofSt Joseph's cemetery. Be-
sides her husband, she leaves four young
children, the youngest Of whom Is a babe
only 8 months olt
Many sympathizing friends and neigh
bors here, who have done all they could to
tighten the stroke, feel the deepest sympa-
thy and coincidence for the bcreaved hus-
band and motherless little ones and am
sure that the hundreds of old friends and
neighbors in st. Mary's county will join
their syppathizing expressions to them for
the stricken family when they read these
lines in the dear old BEACON. Mrs Combs,
of Alexandria, Is now with her brother and
caring for his house and children until he
effects his future arrangements.
AN OLD FRIEND.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-29

The Mexican Pension bill has passed
both Houses and only awaits the signature
of the President to become a law,
The little boy for which 81 900 reward
was offered was, much 10 the Joy Of his de-
ceased parents, found in pair Of Lstham's
& Raley's las at the bottom Of the sugar
barrel. On being asked to settle his bill,
his only reply was hunt which meant to
check on the wind shoyeler's cashier
Fearing less | lntrude upon your space
by my nonsense, will bid you vale until
the sweet bye and bye. l..
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sIission at Sc. Johns.
Reported for Tie Beacon. ]

IhepWtcu J0r Wc oedc0HJ
The Mission conducted in St. Johns
church by the Rev. Ronald B. Macdonald
closed on Sunday, 25th instant, with the
impressive ceremony of "Papal Benedic-
ton and renewal of baptismal vows" AS
the immense crowd present raised their
right hands and made aloud their declara-
ton of faith and promise Of perseverance,
many were moved to tears. There were
297 outside and about 500 inside the
church. For three days the church could
not contain the throng that hung with rapt
attention on the burning eloquence Of the
preacher. sS4 confessions were heard and
the congregation generally took advantage
Of the spiritual privileges offered them.
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Correspondence d the Beaeon.l

5Tn DISTRICT, July "A, 1886,
Messrs. Editors Time being plentiful
and nothing Of any consequence to occu-
py ones business, a thought occurred to me
that might passaway a few leisuIemomenls
by indicting a few lines TO your interesting
paper But as my composing powers are
not altogether in very good working order
at present, am afraid that the waste bask-
ct will be u more worthy recipient Of my
communication than your paper Not
outstanding, win cndeayor TO give you
news enough 70 fit It for publication Co.
pious rains have - evailed, and owing TO its
great excess, crops in this section and, | be-
lieve, throughout the whole county, especi-
ally on light, soft soil and low lands, are so
badly injured that the thought for full
crop is entirely abandoned; and some think
that hardly half crop will be realized
But let us trust that the Omnipotent Hand
by which all things are done, may still pro-
vide for us all, restore happiness, and that
the lost faith in Thy works be forever re-
newed. The crops OF young clover IN this
section are looking remarkably well, much
Off being knee high and in full bloom.
The heavy rain falls have placed the roads
in an exceedingly bad condition, some
places being almost rendered impossible,
and a considerable amount Of work Is re-
quired to place them back in go0d condl-
ton, Wheat is being threshe in this part,
and the yield Is very little to tie amount Of
straw No sickness Of any consequence
prevails The weather Is cool, the Their
mometer ranging from ZOE 10 s5o. Farm
ers are stunned at the present sale Of TO-
bacco and wheat.
sFILIus.
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Saint Marp's Beacon.
TraveIsr's Guide.

s. NJ r. r. z-Trains leave Brandy.
wine, going East, daily except Sundays, al
1890 q. nj. Arfivingat Mcchanicsville, 11;4d
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 al
$50 a. m.
Evening Trains leave Brandywine, going
East, Wednesdays and Saturdays at $50 D.
m. Arriving at Mechanicsville at 7:30 p. m
Norfolk steamers to Washington from
Piney Point on Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays, at 1890, p NJ Returning, Mon
days, Wednesdays and Fridays.
See Advertisements elsewhere.
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The Rucanpmens.

A recent issue of the gazette, of Atlantic
city, devotes a column Of personals to the
9th Maryland Regiment lately encamped
at that place. From them, we clip the fol-
lowing;
''W. H. Ford, Company K, waS compli-
mented by the inspecting officer yesterday
for having the cleanest gun in ranks.
wv. J. Diggs is the ladies man of the
regiment Keep tent clean Ford, neatness
win show"
We will wager that Mr.. Ford appropri-
ated Willie Combs rifle
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-29

The County Commissioners met on Tues
day last, present Parsons, Dent, Buckler
and Carroll. Jacob Lancaster was allow
ed increase Of pension of $40 Tout ofsurplus.
Ordered that hereafter in case ofany super
visor exceeding his appropriation, that the
certificates issued by him to laborers shall
be first paid. The Board then adjourned
to the End Tuesday of August, proximo.
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[correspondence u be Beaeon.I
McKrEsronr, PA. july IS, 1ssl

MchEEsPoHT, Ia, July 10, 1880.
Editors Beacon--It Is with feeling Of
the greatest pain and Of saddest regret that
/ write you To chronicle the death Of the
wife Of an old citizen Of ST. Mary's county,
Mn. q. Taylor Bailey, which sad event oc-
CURED about seven O'Clock on the morning
Of Thursday, Juiy 18th. Mr.. Bailey, him
self is a native OF your good and hospitable
old county, ST. Inigoes' district. and was
also resident there until about seven
years ago, when, like many good citizens
ofthe county before and since, he started
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-29
Hotel Arrivals.

MooRE's-Miss Beale, Miss Maud Lam
caster, VIM. f. Brooks, wife and child, L.
T. Bates and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. w. Proc
ter, Miss Olive Durant, Washington, d. G. ;
Miss Mamie Dye, Troy, Ohio; +. II. Wolf,
A. Turner, Charles County; w. w. Nc
Cullough, Norfolk, Va; P. r. Howlin,
VIM. Hemsley, J. O. Hachtel, w. X. Bevan,
w. A. Hammond, A. G. Clayton, Misses M.
Allen, G.. Allen, r. Allen, S. v. Sewoll
Mrs o. H. Haunum, X. Brewer, Baltimore;
J. Shaw, G. Farwell, ]. Cowart, Yacht
Cowart; w. Mattingly, f. M. Dyer, L.
Ford, G. b. Dent, w. T. West, w. L,
Schley, ], NJ Dent, J. L. Milburn, Col. p.
Dorsey, Judge j. p. Crane, w. f. Carroll
Alex. Milburn, Capt j. J. Allstan, l.. B.
johnson, Griffin Hebb, w. s. Coppage, J.
T. M. Raley, @. M. Raley, County.
FENwIcK's-Wm. j. Wathen, J. t. M.
Raley, e. A. Mathews, county; r. H. Glenn
ents, Baltimore; j. Bean .Tippett, James
Watts, county; A. p. Berry, A. +. Fen
wick, Aubrey Gardiner, Washington, Ed.
Spring, Trappe; Zach Fowler, @. M. Ra-
ley, Y. P. Dawkins, Stephen Jones, Thos.
Swami and wife, w. +. Ford, Walter Ford
]. II. Parsons, G.. w. l.. Buclxler, A. Bur
roughs, Walter Briscoe, JEFF Redmond, b.
Hayden, Frank Ching, VIM. Cecil, P. II
J, Redmond, r. Long, 8. Ridgell, James
Cecil, T. H. Bond, Wheeler Bond, A. Mat.
tingly, Joseph T. Cough, p G. Edelen, NJ
Ford, county.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-29

From oar Regular Correspondent.l
An additional force Of seventy men ar
rived at the Fish Commission recently
Eggs have advanced in price in conse-
quence. II takes twelve dozen to give
them breakfast
Despite the grass and weeds corn has a
beautifully green appearance and is grow
ing rapidly. Tobacco, with the exception
Of some places, seems to be thriving Far
mers are shipping wheat principally by
sail boats The freight is cheaper and the
hauling is more convenient. The low
price of this valuable cereal causes much
depression Of spirits among the thinking
portion Of the community: We should moi
despair-Jehovah;j ireh
Mrs. J. @. A. Robson and daughter, Miss
Emma, of Baltimore, and Miss Kate Sut-
ton, of Raleigh, N c., are visiting friends
in the Tick Neck section.
Mr.. w. II. Raley, Of ST. Inigo's Neck, il
quite sick, and Edward Meyer, Ecqr., Is
slowly recovering from a severe attack Of
pneumonia. It was this gentleman, who
during the epidemic in 1882, when the
dlphtheria caused the death Of many child
rem hereabout, left his home 10 console and
assist distressed parents and friends.
There Is less peddling this season than
has been for many previous ones We pre-
sumo it does not justify those who preferCs)
to follow said business to procure licences
under the present law.
The chirp Of young martins is heard in
our village Soon they viii take their
fight to the balmy sunny South"
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hoard Of IEealth.

The County Commissioners of ST. Ma
rvs county, acting as Board of Health,
met on Tuesday last, present Parsons, Dent
Buckler and Carroll, John t. Spalding, M
d., Secretary. John II. Parsons was cleo
ted. President. The Board then adjourned
subject to the call of the President.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-29

for the Sisters next Wednesday evening,
August 4th. Doors open at 1850. Curtain
rises at ., sharp. We can guarantee you
most pleasant evening. Music, dancing
and Refreshments after the dance. Be sure
and como one and all and bring the girls,
Admission only 25 cents.
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Local Dotting s.


Mr.. Hayden M. H. Yates, one of the best
farmers and most worthy citizens of this
district, "turned out" sixteen fine hogs,
Sunday morning last but four ofthem were
alive. Cholera was the cause of their
death.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-29

Whit Hammett, d. d. s., has been COM
plimented by the National University, Of
Washington, by an appointment in Its
Faculty. He is one of the three Demon
strators. This is high compliment and
DR.. Hammett and his friends have just
reason to be proud oft
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Entertainments.

The ladies' ofst Georges Church, invite
their frienSss, to dinner to be given in the
churchyard, on Wednesday, August 11th,
il fair, if not, on the following day. There
viii be fancy" table and the usual ac-
cessories.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-29

Dinner and Entertainment at St. Inigo's,
early in August. A silver watch will be
raffled on the occasion at 10 cents chance.