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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-11-29
II Saved Hin Money.

Not long since, says writer, /
dropped into prominent newspaper
Office, and. while chatting with the
editor, a well.to-do stock raiser Of that
country dropped in and Planked down
the necessary amount for two years
subscription in advance for the paper,
and at the same time remarked
II want the tag on my paper to be
in such a shape that need not be
ashamed, when a friend calls at my
house, to let him zee it. You may be-
lieve me or not, but it is fact all the
same" he continued "that a little
matter like tha. has already saved ne
considerable money; and one particu-
ular instance ! want TO tell you about.
I had come dealings with q certain
man" said he, land one day, while at
his house for the purpose Of selling
him some sheep. / chanced to pick up
MS ueNtpapeI. oUseTFeu " tue tHB
upon the margin that he was terribly
in arrears for it. The fact that man
would allow bis newspaper account to
run on, year after year, to such an ex-
tent, set me to thinking. and ! resolv-
ed that should he ask me for credit
be already owed me for fifty head of
fine sheep-I would respectfully de.
cline bis request. As had anticipa-
ted, he did ask for time, which / not
only refused him, but dem snded the
amount already due me. He was un-
able to meet the obligation Just then,
he said. but would do 90 very soon.
I cold my stock elsewhere, but ! new.
er got the money out Of the man for
the sheep had previously sold him.
nor do expect 10. Had / not seen that
tell.tals newspaper tag be might have
stuck me still further. Now, when /
am in doubt as to 9 man responsible.
ity, all / want to enable me to sccu-
ratsly size him up is, to get my op.
tics on his newspaper tag. and in nine
cases out of ten ! will never be mis-
taken in my estimate Of him"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-11-29

gulehes. through shrubs and finally
caught glimpse Of one perchsd in q
rocky cleft. Wilkinson brought him
down by shot in the heart. He was
q very 6ne one. large anu powerful
and with q magnificent skin.
Into the next canyon We traced
the other tigers. They travelled al.
most together. going only fifteen or
twenty feet apart in places, The
Mexican at last sorralled them in q
soft limestone mountain. crumbling in
places like chalk. and with holes in
one side made by weather AMI All.
malls. It was their other retreat.
This time. while we made prepara.
tiops to smoke them out. we stationed
ourselves . hundred yards away,
spread far apart. go we could get
good aim ct their bodies while they
ran. The first came bounding out
like q shot out of gun, but we were
on the alert this time, and three
bullets pierced him aud laid his low.
Then the old one and her young
came along. We shot into them.
wounding the big one. and she turned
on US. Eastabrook was caught aud
his coat torn of. Turning to flee, the
tiger caught him by the left hand
and put her teeth through it and
crushed it. The kittens. weighing
about one hundred pounds apiece.
would not run and advanced to aid in
the fight. A rifle ball from one of us
crippled one and laid the other low.
and on We rushed, firing all the time,
to the aid of Estabrook. Some say
We missed the brute. We had to Gre
with the greatest care to keep from
hitting the native. and it seemed to
me that it was fully Eve minutes be-
fore we planted fatal ball in her.
"Estsbrook was so badly MANNED
by the teeth of the tiger that he has
never recovered from it. His hand
was 90 torn that two OF his flgsrs
hung by shreds Of flesh. and his arm
above the wrist was also lacerated.
These tiger skins are very valu-
able, and we sold the two big ones in
Los Angeles afterward for $50 each.
The little ones brought $40 each. They
were SO fine and soft that they are
now in the palors .: W. H. Robert
son at Los Angeles, more as an crna-
ment that for use.
This was the closest call l ever
had with any wild animals. Bear
and deer and other kinds Of game on
the borders / have killed in large
numbers, but there is nothing on the
frontier now that is 30 vicious as this
tiger.
"Est .brook is now at San Bernar.
dino, laid up from his tiger fight"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-11-29

The Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraterni.
ty of Hamilton College recently ior-
mally opened their new Chapter
House. At the banquet, Prof. A. P.
Lelsey, '55. of Clinton. presided.
Among the guests was "a Miner Sift-
ings," who responded to the toast,
"The Girl We Left Behind Us" in the
following strain:
Mr.. President and Brother Dekes :
The toast you have assigned to me is
one that touches a very tender chord
in my heart. I have always felt sorry
for the girls we left behind US. 1t
seemed cruel at the time, but b DIV
could We help it Circumstances
were such that we couldn't possibly
take them along-we had to leave
them behind US.
think l promised three or four TO
come back for them in the spring or
early autumn, but I was afraid my
wife might not like it. I met one OF
the girls we left behind us in the
street today. That is, I thought
did. The same soft, brown eyes, the
same swest. sunny smile.
"Is it possible" l said, "that l be
mold Miss o-iI 1~-~"s -
That was mothers name" she
slniled, "before she was married.
an married now, and have named
my baby after ma"
Great heavens The girl l left be.
hiud ,ne was a grandmother
| told the young lady who was,
ami she said she had often heard her
mother speak of me as one she used
10 know a great many years ago
Then l asked about the girls used
10 know, and what had become oi
them l found that some, alas, were
dead. Oihers, who were married
wished they were dead. Some, who
were widows, had lovers seeking for
their hands. Others. not yet widows,
were seeking for divorces.
! Oh. those seminary girls of long
-go-how We did regret leaving them
behind us-e1cspt one poor fellow
who eloped with one Of them. He
la. regretted oil his life be didn'i
l.Av. her behind him with the rest o!
them. Fate beekoned Us on. And
IA some cases, the faculty urged us tc
Su. We're We to blanc, then, for tenn
pora,ily forgetting the dsbts-I mean
the girls we left behind US? Why
some of US had to leave our trunks
A rare collection of girls they were
gentlemen, as / recall them now. Tall
willowy girls; short, plump grrls
black eyed girls that made US blue
4nd blue eyed g!rls that we were ready
to take a black eye for sny time; fail
conriexioned girls, brown girls. Smith
girl. girls with auburn hair. and girl,
not being able to match their OWL
hair in Auburn. were compelled t.
buy it in Utica or Syracuse. In fact
'hrre was about every kind of girI
there is now, except the tailor mad.
giri, who seems to be altogether q
IN a.irrn creation. Still, the latter hsI
point. in her favor. While the girl ]
50 ,endsrly recall possessed virtue
h-"u;y, intelligence and many engag
ing ways, / must admit that she some
how lacked the get-up. in fact, she
hadn't the hustle Of the girl Of today
No, brothers of the olden times. we
nnst confess that in comparison with
the tailor made girl of today, the girl
we left behind us had very little left
behind her.
Still we remember her with tender.
ness aud respect, aud let Us all join 10
bumper to the girls Of long ago.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-11-29
Trespass Notice.

All persons are hereby forewarned from
with dog or gun. or otherwise,
on The farm called and known Is Society
Hill" situated in the Srl district. The law
will &c rigidly enfcrccd against all ofFen.
dcrs, BENZ. q. HARRIS.
Il, \. HAYDEN,
Oct iS-lms
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-11-29
ssa- DR.. Balls Baby Syrup is

s9- DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup is in
good demand; everybody speaks we'll
OF it. The price is only 25 cents.
Persons Of sedentary pursuits are
pred .sposed to constipation; such
should always use Laxador. which in
sures safety against constipation and
all of Its disastrous consequences.
Price only . cents.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-11-29

- Do you suffer from indigestion.
or lOss of appetitef Are you troubled
With liver. or kidney complaint Take
Ayers Sarsaparilla. This prepare
tion purifies and vitalizes the blood,
thus restoring health and strength TO
the digestive and sssimilative organs.
Try it.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-11-29

II il my delight 10 announce TO you
fist class line Of FAIL and WINTER
GOODS. Ii is truly Variety Store. If
cannot save you from 25 to so per cent
over any concern south of Baltimore City,
will throw up the sponge and say moth
ing more upon the subject.
Ionly can give few in each department
as i: would fill every column of this valu
able paper to give in detail all its innumer-
able contents, 50 will give you faint idea
Il, tho E.ligyyipy departp,auts
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-11-29
Harry Spalding,
lE0NARDT0WN. ND.
DRUGGIST,

Pure Drugs, Pharmaceutical Preparations
anu genuine Perfumes, Extracts,
Colognes, Soaps, Tooth
and Nail Brush
es, Hair
Brushes, Flesh
Brushes, POmadcS, Cos
metiQueS and Hair Oils of the most
celebrated French, English and Domestic
Makes.
EE Physicians orders promptly filled
ANA Prescriptions carefully compounded.
All age invited to call and examine my
stock.
- For the accommodation Of my Gus
TONERS, stamps, pnstal cards, etc will he al
WAYS on hand.
MarCh /, lSS3-tf
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-11-29
ClOihiug Department.

have positively the Finest, Cheapest
line Of Clothing ever shown in Leonard
town, and stvics that III! admire. TO see
them is u buy them.
Mems Suits. from 50 30 to 81 -
Youths ln do : % to 9 81
Childrens do 2.5 To- 50
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-11-29
furniture Department.

have the pleasure 70 call again Your a.
tcntion To Furniture. 70 y"uaE men as
well as old who contemplate Identifying
that dearest spot on earth; "lOME," ! am
right here 10 gladly serve you. How
grand a thing it is Tor every we'll thinking
young man to have cosy, though humble
liItic home wherein to rest from his toll.
1t is a JOY to me 10 be able ~ say that since
my advent here have been instrumental
in making many cheerful home. shall
nc pleased t. furnish you in this all impor'
tan, start, nj prices beyond the shadow oi
u doubt - and 10 per cent. bclow Balti,
more prices. This Is 4 bold assertion, but
rest assured they are sDlid facts or l will
forfeit suit
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-11-29
SHOE DEPARTMENT.

call your attention 10 the Old erer-
reliable Tucker, Smith Il Co.'S Shoes,
which need no commendation from me.
But suffice 10 say that you can count on
them ai'eays.
Mems fin, ticslSf 95 worth 81 10.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-11-29
LUMBER.

LUMBER.
u. R. .IBELL. agent for the large
lumber dealer, J. II. u. SHOOT, Of Alexan-
dria, will keep constantly on hand in Leon
ardtOwn
BoarlS. Scantling,
Weather Boarding,
Flooring, Palings,
Dressed Boards, Shingles,
Doors, Sash; &c.
Also Laths, Lime and Hair, which he will
sell At city prices.
OpicrS for lumbcr frum the yard in Al
exandria will be promptly attended TO.
Aug l6-tts
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-18
He was all Broken Up.

English verbs are often IA source OF
great confusion and trouble TO foreign
ers who attempt TO learn the language.
An educational journal thus describes
the trouble n Frenchman had with the
verb break" II begin To understand
your language better, saidmy French
friend, Mr. Dubois, To me, but your
verbs trouble me still; you mix them
up SO with your propositions"
IL saw your friend, Mrs. Murkcson.
just now he continued. 'She says
she intends 10 break down housekeep-
ING. Am right therey"
Breaking up housekeeping she
must have saidg'
"Oh, yes, remem ber, break up
housekeeping.
why does she do thatf' asked.
Because her health IL broken into
Broken down
Broken DOWN oh, yes. And, In
deed, since the small pox has broken
up in our city
Broken out
"She thinks she will leave IL for
few weeks
"Will she leave her house aloner'
NO; she IL afraid IL will be broken
-broken-how do you say thatf
Broken into"
Certainly; that II what ] meant to
say"
lis her son to be married sooni"
NO; that engagement Is broken
broken"
Broken Off"
"Yes, broken or
She is very sorry about IL. Her son
only broke the news down 10 her last
week Am right am anxious 10
speak English we'll"
lie merely broke the news. No
proposition this time"
1T Is hard TO understand. That
young man, her son, Is fine young
fellow-a breaker, think"
"a broker, and a very fine young
fellow. Good day.
So much for the verb ito break"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-18
Shut Your Ears.

1t is pretty plain advice to give
person when you tell him to shut his
mouth" but it is counsel that is sell
dom ill-timed. But if one would prac-
tice the art of closing the ears first, it
would be much easier to keep the
mouth closed afterwards. 1t is some
thing that should be thoroughly
learned while young, then it will be
remembered through life. Particu-
larly does one need to practice this
adage in a small country place, where
all the neighbors and townspeople
feel in duty bound to interest them
selves one in anothers affairs and
sometimes to the neglect Of their own
and where they are given, more or
less. to the offensive habit of petty
gossiping. We need continually to
shut our ears to unpleasant sayings OF
these would-be tale-bearers and news
dealers They are pest to lntelll-
gent society, and we find them as often
in pants as in skirts. Men and women
who have but little knowledge OF, or
care for, the real and true object OF
life, and with but slight appreciation
of the value Of time, content them
selves with the small and inferior bus
mess of meddling with the affairs OF
all with whom they come in contact.
For our own good, we should shut our
ears to them.
Fully as essential is it to close our
ears sometimes to our domestic rela-
tions. Everyone knows that there are
times when some slight jar will seri-
ously disturb the previously calm ell
ements of the household, and will nat
urally bring out discordant sounds
and words to which we should close
our ears. BY doing this carefully,
kindly and ungenerously, we may es-
cape the volcanic eruptions so com
mon in families; and this will be the
surest means Of reconciliation, OF re-
sistance to temptation and Of living
above and beyond the petty trials
that so often surround us. If people
would heed this counsel oftener the
vulgar and bad would never contami-
nate us. The truly refined never hear
what is low and vulgar. They per
sistently close their ears to it, thereby
hearing and entertaining only what is
elevating and ennobling. In closing
our ears TO all discord we become more
and more sensitive to harmony and
better able to appreciate those finer
qualities of human nature. Ii is a
true saying that silence is golden: and
if we will persistently close our ears
and think, we shall perform the grand
est work allotted to men and women.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-18

Among my first recollections was
seeing my mother take down copy
of Grier's almanac, which was sus-
pended by string TO the mantlepiece,
TO see about the changes OF the moon.
Robert Grier. the maker Of this won
derful almanac, was a very plain man,
who lived and died years ago. Dur
inc his life he made the calculations
for the almanacs and almost every
family in Georgia at least had a copy
of his almanac. and relied on il for
much valuable information. He pre-
tended To tell when il would rain, and
many other things. Although he has
been dead many years, Grier's alma
nae still lives.
Once, il is said, Mr.. Grier was riding
along the road when he came TO where
a boy was holding calf by the ears,
while his mother MIXED the COW. He
rode up 10 make some inquiries about
the road. He addressed the boy and
said:
MY son, can't you open the gate
for me, so can go near way through
the plantation
Yes" said the boy. III you get
down and hold the calf, and IL you
don't mind you will get a good wetting
before you will go far"
Mr.. Grier rode of and opened the
gate himself, giving but little heed 10
what the lad said, for he looked above
and saw no sign of rain. He rode on
for several miles, and true enough the
clouds began To gather, and soon IL
was pouring down rain, So that Mr..
Grier became thoroughly drenched.
lie was SO anxious TO know the weather
sign that he rode back To inquire OF
the boy how he knew so well it was
going 10 rain. He wanted TO secure
so important weather sign. He
found the boy and said:
My son, I'll give you silver half
dollar il you will tell me how you
knew il was going to rain"
The little fellow promptly replied;
Dads got one Of old Grier's almanacs
and he said il was not going to rain,
and he is such an old liar about the
weather, knew IL would rain"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-18
What It Costs to Stop Train.

1t is not generally known what loss
of power is involved in the starting
and stopping of an ordinary train Of
cars. There is required about twice as
much power TO stop train as TO start
one, the loss of power depending upon
the momentum. A train going at the
rate of sixty miles an hour can, by
means of the air brake, be stopped
within 120 yards from the first appli-
cation of the brake. Now enough
power is lost to carry this same train
fifteen miles over plain surface First
there is the momentum acquired by
the train flying at this remarkable rate
of speed, then the loss of steam at ap-
plying the brakes, and lastly, but
not least, the extra amount of coal to
compensate for these losses. By COM
putation it has been ascertained that
every complete stop involves cost of
s117.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-18
sHFPHERIsTOWN, W. VA, FRIDAY, MAY is, 1888
From the Century Magazine. J
THE STRUGGLE.

Body, pray you, let me go!'
Qt is Soul that struggles so.)
"Body, see on yonder height
Dim reflex OF solemn light;
A flame that shineth from the place
Where Beauty walks with naked face:
1t is a flame you cannot see
Lie down, you clod, and set me free.
Body, pray you, let me go"'
Ut is Soul that striveth so.)
BODY, hear dim sounds afar
Dripping from some diviner star;
Dim sounds ofjoyous harmony:
1t is my mates that sing, and
Must drink that song or break my heart
Body, pray you, let us part.
"Comrade, your frame is worn and frail,
Your vital powers begin to fail;
/ long for life, but you for rest.
Then, Body, let us both be blest.
When you are lying meath the dew
I'll come, sometimes, and sing to you;
But you will feel nor pain nor woe,-
Body, pray you, let me CO."
Thus strove Being: Beauty-vain,
He broke his bonds and fed amain.
He fed: the Body lay bereft,
But on its lips smile was left,
AS If that Spirit, looking back,
Shouted upon his upward track,
With joyous tone and hurried breath,
Some message that could comfort Death.
-DdnSke Ddndridge.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-18
How the Funny Business Pays.

Nasty made sl,5oO,00o by tickling
the sides OF humanity. The world al
ways pays more for the comic than
for the serious, and the minstrel show
gets the dollar while the pennies go
into the contribution box to pay for the
sermon. Milton got $50 for Para
disc Lost, " while Mark Twain received
s75, 900 for "Innocepts Abroad" josh
Billings received $4,000 for his maga-
zine work alone, and his literary prof
it's ran into the hundreds Of Thousands.
u. Quad IL said TO receive 5000 a
year from the Detroit Free Press, and
Burdette could make an equal amount
out Of his lecture field alone. Nasty
had been working for a few dollars a
week short time before he began his
humorous letters, and Josh Billings
sold his first venture, the Essay on
the Mule for s1.50. Tom Mast re-
ceived for years $4,000 for the comic
part OF his nature as it came out
through the end OF his pencil, and
Ariemus Ward, while working for
s12 week on the Cleveland Plain
Dealer, discovered that he had the gift
Of huEor, and not long after this we
find him In England writing articles
for Punch, each Of which paid him
300 The fun and the pathos which
sometimes ereepinto Bret HArte'swork
has given him his literary success, and
Sunset Cox once told me that his
why We Laugh" was one OF the best
paying Of the shorter works he had
written, and that it still continues to
sell "S f,t
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-18
Your Destiny.

According 10 almost all the charts
gotten up by astrologists, what may
be expected Of girls born in different
months is about as follows:
II in January, prudent housewife,
given to melancholy, but good tenn
pered.
If in February, humane and affec-
tionate wife and tender mother.
II in March, a frivolous cbatter-bo1,
somewhat given TO quarreling.
II in April, inconstant, not very in
telligent, but likely to be good look
ing.
II in May, handsome, amiable and
likely to be happy.
II in June, impetuous, will marry
early and be frivolous
II in July, passably handsome, but
with asulky temper.
II in August, amiable and practical
and likely TO be rich
Ifin September, discreet, affable and
much liked
II in October, pretty and coqaettish
and likely to be unhappy.
II in November, liberal, kind and OF
a wild disposition.
II in December, well proportioned,
fond Of novelty and extravaga.lt
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-18
AT THE
Little Store Round
the Corner

You will find fresh arrival every two weeks
from New York of many good, useful and or
Ventilated Corsets for summer wear. Chill
dren's Corsets Of different prices and kinds.
bustles all sizes and prices. Childrens White
Dresses. Ladies' Underwear, Chemises, Un-
der Waists. Drawers and Skirts. Infants and
Children's Caps Bibs, and Wash Rags. Chill
dren's Drawers and Chemises and Collars. La
dies Aprons, sun Bonnets. Fancy Hair Pins.
Ladies' and Children's Hose. A nice assort-
ment of Hamburgs. Allover Net for over
dresses and laces' Felts, Fringes, Table Cow
ers. Tinsels and Fancy Cord. Stamping and
Fancy Work done promptly to order. Call
and see us. ELLEN WEISHANS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-18
Written for the Register.
THE BODY'S RESPONSE TO THE SOUL.

Why dost thou wish from me to part,
Canst thou not stay where now thou art?
O, do not-do not, leave me. No
Spirit, ! cannot let thee go.
What shall be, when thou art gone?
A clod of earth and dust alone;
The image OF my Maker fed,
And be numbered with the dead.
Spirit, pray thee, plead not so,
/ can not, will not let thee go,
| hold thee as prisoner here,
Tho life is cold, and sad, and drear;
'Tis better than oblIvion's wave
Which closes round me in the grave.
Together, Spirit, were we born,
Why wish to leave me thus forlorn?
United we are happy now.
Apart, what am I-what art thou?
Immortal thou, but mortal l.
When thou art free then | must die:
Thou to the realms Of endless light,
| to the grave with all its blight.
Spirit, pray thee, plead not So
! can not, will not let thee go.
SPIRIT.
Body, thou art doomed to die,
And in the dusky grave TO lie,
to live on. Then why, o why,
Detain me from my native sky?
All, in the Resurrection morn,
Body, we shall be newly born.
Then, comrade, will lead thee where
The saviour hears and answers prayer,
And you and /, with praises meet,
Shall kneel and worship at his feet.
Iceland.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-18

Mendicant-WiIl you please gimme
few pennies, sir / have a blind
brother TO take care Of.
Gentleman-A big robust man like
you ought not to beg.
Mendicant with dignity)-I am not
begging for myself, sir: / am begging
for my blind brother