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so Protect Farmers.

Senator Peter, Of Howard county, has a
hill which seeks 10 put stop II fraudulent
transactions ON the part Of vendors ofsecds
and other agricultural products in dealing
with farmers II prevents fraudulent sales
of any varieties of new or novel seeds, and
provides ~ follows ANY person or per-
s"ns, firm or company offering for sale oats,
wheat, rye, corn or clnvcrseed, ar other az
riculiural products, representing them rs
possessing qualities or prGductivcncsS su-
ucrinr e. the same varieties in general cul-
tivatinn. and selling the same on credit, or
in any way bancring or tratiicing in the
same, shall in each and every case state in
the note or bill Of exchange taken for the
slmc the kind or variety of the seed sold or
hallcrrl, and with a succinct statement of
the advantages claimed for such sce! or
products, and the terms on which the same
is lartcrcd er sold, and the note taken shall
contain warranty rs To- the quality and
value nf the article sold" 4 fine of not
les than $500 nor nxarc than 81 600, or inn
priSonmcnt in the pcnitcntiary not less than
one nor more than five years, is the penal
ty imposed for violation of the law.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-02-23
Plant kuufiots cFx.

The fact l. now believed 81 be fairly well
established that growing suniiowers arc
dlsiniectants, or serve as preventive Of
miasmatic fever. 4 case Is reported in
which gentleman owning property upon
n river bank planted suntlowcrs extensive
ly and as a result not n case Of miasmatic
fever has occurred among his tenants for
years, although. in his ncighborhood that
disease prevails To q great extent 1t Is
clnimcd that the sunhowcr in its growth
absorbs large quantities of impure gases,
feeding very largely by means of its large
leaves IL absorlls nitrogen more rapidly
than other plants, and will cvaporate large
quantities Of water daily. Plant plenty Of
suuhcwcrs all around your dwelling, and
you will have no ague, and probably no
fever Of any kind, besides they are pretty
D. look upon.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-02-23
Farmers Combining.

The farmers of the West are beginning
u look after their own interest. II is a
move in the right direction and the farm
crs Of Maryland will do well to follow
their example. 1t is never too late 30
mend. Among the resolutions adopted at
the recent meeting Of the State Farmers
Alliance in St Paul was the following
which we commend TO the attention of
n Il whom il may concern:
ave demand the revision Of the present
inipuitous tariff and ask our Minnesota
delegates in Washington To use their ut
most cndcavars 10 have placed upon the
irr" list lumber, iron, salt, wood, coal, and
MI articles for which "trusts" have been or
may hereafter be formed. As the produ-
GERS in the Northwest are forced 10 sell
their products in competition with the
producers Of the Old World, they seek
ala, :. be allowed IL purchase in the
cheapest markets without paving this no
LONGER necessary tribute To- our own Gov
crmmcnt"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-02-23

~. Entg0's ltenss.
From our Regular CorTespondex.l
Saturday, 18th inssant, was Sprii like
day. The mercury assembled $40 above the
freezing point, and the industrious bee
took brief visit to the gardens and or
charlls.
The lovers of the chase, w. T. Penn
broke, ]. G. Lilburn, John Abel and 9TH
ers, awaited themselves of the favorable &C.
casion, and with their pack of eighteen
well trained hounds endeavored 10 catch
the graveyard fox" but after an exciting
chase of several hours failed to do 50.
Communication between Cornfield Har-
Dor and Washington has been resumed,
and farmers and shippers of oysters are
making use of the tri-weckly trips, despite
the muddy roads. Fine becvcs, calves, etc,
are shipped by the former.
There was mass at ST. Michael's church
last Sunday. Rev. Pye Neale officiated in
place OF the venerable Father Gaffney who
is indisposed in consequence of severe
cold. Father Neale delivered a most i'm
pressive sermon to his many attentive
hearers.
Mrs. Sally Jones (colorcd) barn 4. d.,
17Ss, died recently; and Mrs. Meyer, home
opathic doctress, is very i'll.
Republicans can scarcely persuade them
selves that Mr.. Blaine means what he says;
ana democrats are credulous in regard to
the reports of Gov. Hills aspirations. The
honors and emolumcnts attached TO the
Presidency are not TO be lightly esteemed.
They (democrats) fear that the bonds OF
friendship existing between the Governor
and the President are about 10 be severed
The appointment of Mr.. Richard NJ
Abel as Register gives perfect satisfaction
Mr.. Abel is an old and highly respected
citizen. He merits the appointment.
Col. WALES is on u brief visit to his farm
VIM. Stone, superintendent-in Lowun.
town.
Mud shad, precursors of the white perch
are being caught
IIoracc's anticipation of Immortality in
durcs us to state that St. Inigo's district
may be blessed at no distant day with the
writings, etc, of one of her sons-aye-
works which will survive him, and like an
cient Romc's lyric poet, he will not entire
| " die in the minds of those left behind
RALYAT.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-02-23

Local news is very scarce.
Britan'S Bay is now clear &c ice and our
oystcrmcn are happy.
The Tobacco Inspcctnrship fight is over
and st. Mary's has likely drawn blank.
The Treasurer Bill seems To have died
a-borning and hence there is no Immediate
necessity far discussing it.
A few tobacco bells have already been
made AMI many are in course Of prepare
ton. Il is good time for the work.
The Police Sloop Katie Hines paid our
bay brief visit Tuesday evening and her
gallant Captain was mindful Of his BEACON
friends.
Gov jackson has rc-appointed General
James Howard rs Adiutant-Gencral. This
! i .-oll news for the Rifles rs Gen. Howard
is dcscrvclfy T-rs.saa< with them.
Verify. the life of the Legislator IS No.
one, particularly at appointment time, for
the many who ask and do not receive, go
for him lively. Happy is he who pleascs
himself!
Lent is now on the carpet and the happy
Goldfish % with his vest unbuttoned hangs
from the store porchcs mntely appealing
10 the buyer to take him in out of the
/ weather.
/ Mr.. John L. ii. Allston was, Monday
+ last. elected End Lieutenant of the Leonard
town Rifles, NJ. N c., vice Mr.. G.. Morgan
Raley. resigned. Jack" will, We believe,
make a good officer.
& The market reports seem 10 indicate an
early decline in the price Of coffee. In
Baltimore, roasted coffee is now selling, for
Rio Gin pound papers) 20 q - cts, La
I guayra and Maracaibo, % cts.
Mr.. William II. Ford, formerly with
Young, kimmell & Digs, win be on the
road in few days with his Spring line of
samples. His new firm, young, Creigh-
ton & Diggsl are manufacturers.
The anniversary Of Washington's birth
was appropriately observed by the Literary
Society of Charlotte Hall Academy. In
our next paper we hope to be able to give
an extended account Of the celebration.
The sac" thoroughly repaired and in
No orCier, win make her first visit Of the
season 10 Leonaritown wharf on the 7,h
proximo. We hope there have been no
changes in her officers, for better men never
trcd Steamers deck.
Saturday night last, OF Sandy Point, in
the Chesapeake, there was hattie between
oyster drcagers and the Police Sloop Folly
Capt Clarke. During the fight, Capt W
+. Whiiehurst Of the schooner AIber
Nichols. was shot through the head and
killed.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-02-23
oyster Planting IN Maryland waters.

A. the subject Of oyster planting III the
waters of Maryland is one of vital interest
t. largc portion Of oar people, we give
cppinus extracts fr,.m Mr. ThompSnn's bill
now before the House Of Delegates upon
that AMI kindred subjects.
Section II &c that bill says: IF any citi-
zen ut this STATE shall dcsir, Ia plant
oysters within the jurisdiction of this State
hc shall procure permit from the Com
mandcr of the State Fishery Force author
izinE him to buy oysters caught with tongs
h.twccn April first and May flleenth, from
the b,>is uf this State, which permit shall
name and describe the vessel e. TX used in
transporting oysters for planting, the place
or places whcnc il Is proposed to plant
them Every vessel found with oysters on
l.ard in violation Of this section shall bc
iinyl not less than one hundred nor more
than two hunjrCd ana fifty dollars, recoy-
cr.shlc i'm the manner hcrcinhefhrc designat
cyl ia cl>c OF forfeiture. Any citizen who
wishes a. catch oysters with iongs between
April list and May 18th, for planting On
private beds shall procure permit - -
ID iram the Commander of the State Fish
cry Force which permit shall set forth the
name and residence Of the party authorized
81 catch oysters with tongs, and the place
ur places where he is authorized IN catch
them"
And Section IL says: "I'he county com
uissionerS of the counties Of Kent, Queen
Anne. Talbot, Dorchester, Nicomico and
Somerset. 81 Mary's and Calvert aud
Charles are hereby authorized to appro-
pirate a sum aot exceeding twenty thouS-
and dollars for each county, for the pur-
chase and planting Of oysters, on the oyster
hcjs, reserved 10y Law for the use Of each
of said counties"
The section goes on - say; And said
county commissioners are authorized 10 fix
such tax for all such planted oysters taken
in the waters Of said county, said tax being
a certain sum per bUshel tor each bushel o.
oysters taken"
Aud amongst other things: And said
COUNTY commissioners shall issue license
h any citizen Of their said county On take
such planted oysters subject 10 the regula.
tions made by them for The taking Of oys
trrs, and shall designate the time and man
ner in-whieh the tax per buShel for oysters
taken shall be paid and may require said
tax TO be paid in advance or otherwise q
their discretion"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-02-23

You arc feeling depressed, your appetite
i poor, Won are bothered with Headache,
you are fidgetty, nervous, and generally out
of sorts, and want tn brace up. Brace up
but not with stimulants, spring medicines,
or bitierS. which have for their basis very,
cheap bad whiSkey, aad which stimulate
YOU for an hour, and then leave You in
worse condition than before. What you
wan, is an alternative that viii purify your
blood, start healthy action OF Liver and
Kidneys. restore vitality. and give renewed
health and strength. Such a medicine you
will find in Electric Bisters, and only SO
cents bottle 81
VIM. ]. Edelen, i Cas-
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-02-23
Saint AIary's Beacon.
Wlsemee Came Ta9

Recently, Dir. A. ID. Slye, Of Benedict,
shot and killed swan. Upon examining
the bird there was found, Embedded in its
buck, piece Of steel about two inches
long, quarter Of m inch wide and shaped
like an Indian aFrow-point. The barb was
scrrated on 18th sides the teeth setting well
back and making II exceedingly difficult
70 extract II even with the aid of pair Of
pinccrs. What tribe Of Indians or Eski-
mo use such arrow-poinis.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-02-23
Their Business BOOMING.

Probably no one thing has caused such
a general revival of trade ut VIM. j. Elc-
len & Co.'S, Store rs their giving away tn
their customers of so many free trial bottles
of DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. Their trade is simply enormous
in this very valuable article from the fact
that ii always cures and lever disappoints
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Group
and all throat and lung diseases quickly
cured. You can test it before buying by
getting a trial bottle free, large size 81
Every bottle warrantcd-3
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-02-23

appointments - ss@bwk&@x &@G&M@Ms
On the i4th instant, Governor jackson
sent the following nominations for local
Offices for this county 10 the Senate:
JUSTICES or THE PEAcE-
First District-james Roach, ]. NJ. Dis
cnc, Pembroke Smith.
Sceond District-John Shadrick, C. A,
Watts.
Third DistricL-Joscph r. Morgan, John
II. Duke, Vincent Camalier. J. Felix Nor
gan.
Fourth District-A. Burroughs, George
r. Slye, G. ]. Russell, Douglass Carpenter.
Fifih District-Gcorge w. Burroughs,
ID. w. Slye, Henry G. Adams.
Sixth District. G.. Spalding, +. Rich
ard Evans, z. 7. Spalding.
Seventh Dissrict-John G. Hurry.
Eighth Dfssrict-Richard T. Hammett.
Lev. J. Wise.
Ninth District-Richard Moore.
OFFICERS or REGISTRATION.
1st district.-Richard NJ. Abel.
2nd district-Robcrt j. Bean.
3rd district-WiIliam c. Drury.
18th district-George r.. Garner.
9Th district-J. Gwinn Barber.
9th dissrict.-John Z. Raley.
eth district-James II. Blair.
Sth district.-John A. Il. Shermantine.
9th district-Joseph T. Robrecht
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-02-23

Cardinal Gibbons has fixed upon the fol
lowing dates for administering the Sacra
ment Of Confirmation in the different Cath
olic Churches Of this county:
Wednesday, June 6, at Sacred Heart
Thursday, June Z, at St. Joseph's.
Friday, June 8, ut Mechanicsyille.
Sunday, June 10, at Leonardtown.
Tuesday. June 12, at St Johns.
Wednesday, June IS, at Newtown.
Thursday, June II, Medley's Neck.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-02-23
y j.. 1888 e 4 i.

EHE rapid advance
O made by The
Morning Herald
during the pass year,
has been a marvel
10 all familiar with
tho subje CT. Not
only has the volume
of advertising been
immensely large, but
the increase in circu-
lation f. without q
precedent in the
history OF Baltimore
Journalism. The cause
of this 10 apparent.
The Morning Herald
was q better paper In
1887 than in the pre-
ceCiing year. It will
be a better paper in
1883 than in 1887. is
will continue to be
the chea pest of
OF dailies - one cent
being the price. IL
publis h es all the
Associated Press . News.
It has a com plete
corps of correspond
cnts thro ug h out
Maryland, Virginia,
West Virginia, South
ern Pennsylvania and
OF her ties, thus
being able to prompt
ly furnish the news
for a widely extended
region. Its LOCAL
NEWS Is preeminent-
ly the fullest and
most accu rate of any
baltimore daily. Its
washisgtcs ccrrsspcsaeEse
IL bright, and covers
the vast field of
National Politics
which center at the
National Capital. IL
proposes 20 publish
the most exhaustive
and com prchenslvc
reports of legislative
doings Mt Annapolis.
IL is absolutely in
dependent in politics.
Its utterances upon
public topics are inn
partial and fearless.
Ii Is es.ar, able, tr.rh..
These are the reasons
for the consta ntly in
creasing popularity of
The M0railsg Herald.
FUERF Il no Sun-
I'D day paper in any
city of the Mon,
the pages of which
are more rcHlcte with
news, with bright con-
tributions, with able
articles especially
prepared by writers
of national distinc-
ton, and with letters
on engrossing topics
from the leadin 2
literdfeaGrs of the day.
I The Sunday Herald
Is acknowled dyed to be
the gem of baltimore
Journalism. Its spe-
cial cable reports are
more com pletc than
those of any paper
south Of New York.
1t Is the only Balti'
more paper that pub.
fishes n regular letter
from Richmond, the
only one { hat pub
fishes full reports OF
society CIV en- { !
throughout Maryland
and Virginia. Its
sporting news Ii no
ticeably superior e
that of all rivals, and
Il excels in all thu
elements that go Il
make up an attrac
tive, able and read
shle Sunday journal
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-02-23

EVERY SUBSCRIBER to tho WEEKLY
no sends ten ceufs % pay for packing anl
Sstagc receives - q present froin the Mai.
ND ENFEEss ANY TWO of ear ELEGANT
'reTniasn Portraits OF Lincoln. Grant Garfield.
oean and Reechef, exact copies OF tho finest
rAyon hscnosses, 10 AZ inches In size. scnt 70
is address free and postpaid.
FUR SI.5O we seni tho MAIL AND EXPRESS
ne year and c1py OF MunkncSy's great paiEt-
X o. Christ Dciorc PLATE, richly and artistic
~ reproduced la 20 colorss The original Cd
TOE, 600.
4 LARGE LIST of othsr popular and val.
fable premiums arc offered 10 subscribers and
gents oa tho most liberal tsxmA They cannot DO
.cseriboa here. send for cur circular.
AGENTS WANTED.
We want goo-t agent in every town and VII.
!aSo where We have not ono now nc work. gstad
or Snr special Circular TO Agents and 600
pOsTMASTERs and their ASSISTANT.
AID al others who wish 20 incEcaso their In.
como. Will find this an excellent opportunity.
@AMfI. COPIES sent tree 10 all apPil
anita send FOR one aud enclose thc'adarcssos -
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ply iarrc,l felt,
DC aNing pres
urable roofing
II our Asphalt
US = good and
anne care as il
MI drc-proof o
9 the required
ncrs can keep
out the ALL OF
oiing sIITericH
Railroad Com
buildings gen.
cost.
ana 10 gallon
Irts the wear
II Is lcas than
I il put up In
AMI covering
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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-02-23


| Of Court were draw
knowledge cur ind
Ing deputy Clerk 10
First District
Nicholas Biscoe,
Vim G Foxwells
VIM G Welch,
Walter e Langley,
John II Smith,
James Roach,
Richard II Alell,
VIM + Stone,
John ID Courtney,
w Wallace Gray,
| Abel Hanlmetf,
Il Edward Loker,
r Cough Edesen,
Raphael Butler,
jos % Taylor.
Igns j Langley,
John II Richardson,
| Second District.
James G Bean,
| g Wesley Sanner,
| James A Ingram,
Geo c Guyther,
| Henry Vcney,
WIN w Cecil,
] Benz Evans,
Samuel Trader,
Henry Adams,
j. Edwin Coasl,
Charles A Watts,
Geo II Dent,
VIM 5 Coppage,
VIM ii Tippctt,
Geo Thompson,
'Thos w Aud,
Third District.
Bennett II Abel.
VIM II L llaley,
p ii Mattingly, of S
Danl 5 Spalding,
Charles Abel,
French NJ Abel,
j Alfred Jarboe,
Geo L Clarke,
VIM 4 Bowman,
John l. Greenwich,
VIM II Perry
Chas V Hayden,
j Pike Cough,
VIM | Norris,
Giles + Dyer,
VIM b Gibson,
] Igns Jarboe,
John HAZEL,
Zach Mattingly,
VIM + Yates,
Peter ii Guy,
+ Oscar Morgan,
Philip ID Love,
Leo NJ Wathen,
James Gordon,
Joseph Lathrum,
Richard Edwards,
VIM V Raley,
Geo A Loker,
jeremiah Jordan.
Benz Dawson,
James + Abel,
Fourth District.
G Hayden Russell,
George II Garner,
VIM Ii Burroughs,
Samuel Hayden,
Noble l. Penn.
Richard Winters,
Robt 7 Barber,
John B Lyon,
Oscar G Hayden,
VIM b Long,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-02-23

EHE TseED
I'd Is indisputabfy-
he cheapest
weekly pu blished in
the ruitcd States. It
consists OF eight pages
almost entirely deyo-
ted to reading matter.
Each issue con talns a
whole page of Mary
land news. A full
SYNOPSIS Of the de-
bates in Cong ress. the
laws passed, Senate
and House proceed-
inrs, and the cream
az the news from the
National Capital. 10
will, a. usual, publish
each week the Tai
mage sermon. togeth-
or with O long list OF
contributions from
leading writers Its
market reports are
unexcelled for COM
plefcness and scliabil-
Ity. Its literary de-
psrtment ID bright:
| III 4 the On per for the
home and the shop
| the farmer, the mer-
chant, the lawyer, the
artisan. and Tor all
who want the boss
paper for the price
ever published.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-02-23

EE- At great expense, complete At -
E-nFpAnraExr has been added 90 tho
E%rcuuipmenfs OF the HERALD rCsAasar-
~rr1 CoMPAMY, and. beginning the ioursn
"weck On January, the pages OF 80
H-eilflon OF the paper viii be replese VIA ~
N-Iliusfrated articles ard sketches Ine
k%-sllnsfrafiou Of the important news o.
H~sh@ dav Rs grown 70 be q necessary
Wwhich has been prompziy recogni1e1 y
~TAs Mwnlng Herald wtsnous TeeA<a
H%to outlay.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-02-23
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Il prlhiir that
hulf~C il,tC;ln
Bskets
li,cCOFFINS
n a specially.
anal BLACK
tucllcs. Very
| solicit Il con
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county, Nd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-02-23
OUR POLITICS.

s~s1rvc tao Republican narsy q he sAa srx,s
st.-s.sas - tho Pul.ETlasAG PROGsRRS@
ste AssicrseRa peursc. and hol9iiug that the
t'~f - -s~ = fsrnt 81 tsa principles IL the hgs&
Fl 1iatSc OF tke azttanal wctiSrNe We nhAu @nr-
Fts.te.a with al our mtghts bat NC ahAll ALWAYS
81 oisios1aSs parties with consideration aRA tar
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PROFESSIONAL.

DR. THOMAS LYNCH having To-
- ca,ed near California, Sth district, will
attend promptly to all professional calls.
J an 5-3mo
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-02-23

PARTIES wishing TO sell farms, 10y furnish
ing the undersigned description, etc, will
have the same advertised free of charge,
We have made arrangements with several
Real Esiats Agents for the sale Of lands in
lower Maryland.
MOORE d MORGAN.
I Leonaritown.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-02-23

=.
l,c mailcSi, Sc
s. ia the United
CciI,t Of
AR.
. lNstmasteE,
copies mailed
FOX,
UARE NY.
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+ COUNTY
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LANTS, &c.
y g Inmates.
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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-02-23

For mems, youths and boys wear.
have the finest, cheapest and nobbiest line
ever shown i'm my store. am emphati-
cally headquarters for this trade.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-02-23
+. Oscar Morgan

Extend special invitation 10 his many
friends and customers % visit his STORE
and examine his large stock offashionsbe