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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-12-05

Sunday, morning last about $50 O'Clock,
Graves Saw and Grist Mill, near the wharf
this village, was discovered TO be on fire.
The bells were rung and though many
willing hands were soon on the scene the
flames had gathered such Roadway that il
was impossible to subdue them. BY
o'clock the new mill house and stable
adjoining was heap of ashes, and the
fine boiler and engine was wreck. II is
thought that the fire was the work OF an
incendiary. Mr.. Graves, the owner OF the
mill, states that about4 o'clock, he looked
out of his front door towards the mill and
saw no indications of fire. Others who
were around about that time make the ssme
statement IL is also reported that family
living across the bay saw the beginniI Of
the fire. They describe il as looking at
first like the blaze of candle, then in
creasing until the roof of the mill shed was
reached when in an instant the fiames
flashed all over the roof. All of the hands
who worked about the mill are confident
that the fire did not start from the boiler
When Mr.. Graves discovered the fire the
shed was in flames, hut at some distance
from the boiler. He succeeded in turning
loose from the stable his oxen, hors and
letting his hogs out the pen but saved
nothing from the mill house We are told
that MIR. Graves dwelling on the Patu ent
was burned on the same day and a. Tout
the same hour one year ago. Mr.. G. has
the sympathy of our entire community in
the serious misfortune which has overtaken
him. We trust that he may see ais way
clear to rebuild his MILL If the fire was Of
incendiary origin, as few seem TO doubt
the officers should and we think viii make
every endeavor 10 ferret out the perpetrstor
and bring him to justice.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-12-05
So. Insee,. Ise.n..


iHr0m our Regular C0STesp1ndshf.l
There seems % be an animosity existing
between the oystermen Of st. Georges Is
land and those Of Smiths Creek Crimi-
nation and recriminasion is frequently
heard, the gisi Of which is that scrapers OF
both sections make practice Of catching
oysters In st. Mary's river whenever they
can do 50 without being identified. Would
il not be more in accordance with Chris
tan principles for our friends to live In an
harmonious manner asd strictly avoid the
Infringement Of the law! II should not
be forgotten that obstinate persons enrich
the lawyers.
Many thanks are due Mrs. Dallas Evans,
Mrs. Rosa Yates, Mrs. Bette Tucker and
Mrs. +. A. Miller for the interest manifest
cd making the supper which was recently
given for the beneftof St. Michal's church,
q succcss-aye, in every particular.
In occasionally alluding to the miserable
condition Of the roads We trust that the
readers of the BEACON viii not indulge
the opinion that we showl with the
wolves" Facts are the sntipodes Of sup
positions.
Turkeys, especially males Of the bronze
variety, roasted too high the night proceed
ing Thanksgiving, consequently wild ducks
and hares had 10 take their place.
The recent cold snap was greeted with
pleasure by many of our citizens. The be-
levers in the goosebone theory are in q
quandary.
Mr.. ]. T. Miller has q curiosity in the
shape of an oyster shell the inside Of which
represents the face and head in profile of q
Dutch bsgpipe performer. II is remark
able impression indeed.
News very scarce, so brevity must be
excused. RALYAT.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-12-05

December 9, 1890. Court met-all the
officers present
r. King Clarke, admir-. w. S. Wise, filed
distribution which was approved.
Second account of Mrs. Louisa Bishop,
admx, Of Washington Bishop, filed and
distribution ordered.
Last will and testament of Susan Knott,
filed.
Court adjourned TO December 3.
December 3. 1889. Court met--alI the
officers present.
John Garter resigned as janitor and bail
III to take effect January /, 1890, and John
Ii. Branson was appointed to fill his place.
Case of next Of kin to Mary G. Bowes
VS.. John A. Bowes, guardian, was heard.
Held SUB curid
Sum mons issued to witnesses to prove
will Of Susan Knott.
Court adjourned 10 Tuesday, December
10th instant.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-12-05

Jones, Of the stn district. Treasurer; Enoch
b. Abel, Clerk, and James Sherkiiff. col
ored, Messenger The two last named are
slird district men.
Leonardtown and Patuxezt district car
RED OF the political prizes Tuesday. In
the Commissioners Court this district gOs
both the appointments and ia the Orphans
Court, Messenger Carter, colored, was re-
placed by John Fl. Branson, colored, Of Pa
trxenk
Mr.. j. B. Redmond, formerly Of Sc.
Mary's county, now prosperous citizen Of
New Brighton, Pa, writes 10 the BEACON
expressing his regret that we could moi
send him the nsws Of q democratic victory
here. Though much pleased with hi
adopted home, Mr.. r. says that his heart Il
still with old St. MaTy's.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-12-05
C,reu,. Cour. Proee.a,.r..

The December Term OF the Circuit Court
for this county began its sessions on Mon
day. End instant, with his Honor, Judge j.
Parran Crane, upon the bench. The dock
cts were called and judgments were enter
ed in uncontested cases. Their being no
cases for trial the Court, at 10 O'Clock, p.
n, adjourned.
Tuesday, Dec. Bird. The peremptory
call of the trial docket was made and all
the cases thereon disposed Of The Court
then heard argument in the case Of HAZEL
vs. HAZEL in Equity until 4 o'clock =. NJ.
when the Term was adjourned. TIE new
~ elected Sheriff, Leo M. Wathen, Esq.
filed his bond, took the oath of Office and
entered upon the discharge Of his Official
duties.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-12-05
A Sound LEGAL Opinion.

f. Bainbridge Munday, ESQ, County
Atty, CLAY CO., Texas, says "Have used
Electric Bitters with most happy results
Ny brother also was very low with Mala-
rial Fever and JauEdice, bui was cured by
timely use of this medicine. Am satisfied
Electric Bitters saved his life."
Mr.. ID. l. Wilcoxson, of Horse Cave, Ky,
adds like testimony, saying: He losi-
lively believes he would have died, had il
not been for Electric Biiters.
This great remedy will ward of, as well
as cure all Malarial Diseases, and for all
Kidney, Liver and Stomach Disorders stands
unequaled. Price Soc and 81 at Edelens'
Store-6s
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-12-05

BRONZE TURKEYS FoR SALE--A lot Of
Fine Bronze Turkeys for sale. Write TO
MIssEs BLANCHE and Lulu SHADRicK,
Valley Lee, Nd.
Mrs. Laura A. Jones-the milliner for
81. Mary's-has all the latest styles, such
as hats, bonnets, tips, plumes, birds wings,
arigretts. ribbons and velvets; also, dress
goods of all descriptions, notions, cloahs,
cloak trimmings, children and ladies VOL
en- head wear, mourning goods, etc, ETC.,
in fact, q full assortment Of everything US
ually kept in a first-class millinery and
fancy store.
eE- Trespass Notice-All persons are
warned not 10 trespass with dog, gun or
otherwise on the farm called and known
as Hanover" situate in the Bird election
district. Against all persons disregarding
this notice the law will be enforced.
WIZ. +. GREENwELL,
b. 5. NASH.
eE- Eggs Wanted-500 to 1000 dozen
fresh eggs. % cents per dozen will be paid
at the Brown Store.
t. Notice TO Trespassers-All persons
are hereby warned not trespass on the lands
and premises of the undersigned, situate In
Brittan's Neck, Bird election district. with
dog, gun. trap or for any other purpose
The penalty is S5 fine and 10 days imprison.
ment. Ali offenders will be arrested and
prosecuted. Benjamin G. Harris, Alley
Hayden, Robert Drury.
+. 0. Morgan, our Leonardtown Cloth.
er, has Just received the largest assortment
of ready-made clothing for Men, Youths
and Boys that has ever been brought &c
Leonardtown. Mems suits, sizes from "a
to AZ. Youths, age IL TO Is. Boys suits
knee-pants, age 4 to Is. We know thai
Mr.. Morgan buys direct from the manufac
turers in very large lots for spot cash. liz
BUYS CHEAP and Is selling CHEAP. Cal
and see him and be convinced
Mr., B. r. Abel, agent for J. II. d
Smoot, has just received, direct from North
Carolina, large cargo of No. l heart and
sap cypress shingles which he will sell a
lower than city prices. Call and examine
them.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-12-05

Mr.. T. NJ. Canalier and Miss Pattie
Smith, both of st. Mary's County, Nd.
were united in marriage in Sc. Patrick's
Church, on Thanksgiving Day. November
28th. Rev. Father MCGEE, assistant pastor
of the church, officiated Washington
Sunday Herald.
Mr.. Camalier and his bride have the
BEAcoN's best wishes for their happiness
and prosperity.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-12-05
LoCALwrsE AND OTHERWISE.

The December term of our Circuit Cour,
began Monday last with Judge Crane on
the bench.
The Commissioners Court at its Tues
days meeting fixed the mileage ofits mem
bers at 10 cents per mile for whole dis
lance.
We were told yesterday that the mum
Der of applicants for the position of mes
senger to the Commissioners Court was toe
numerous 10 mention.
Mr.. F. Turner Hayden, formerly of thi:
county, at present a resident of Baltimore
has since the 18th ultimo been suffering
from severe attack Of typhoid pneumonia
Our editorial neighbor, Mr.. Enoch b
Abel, was complimented Tuesday last by
an unanimous reelection as Clerk to the
County Commissioners. Our congratula.
tons.
Mr. Wellington Davis, of Brittan's Neck
Tuesday last brought in three ears of corn
which bore 3,l2S grains. Mr. Davis corn
is a good majority ahead of any yet re-
ported.
Last Thursday afternoon Walter Burton
colored of the It'll district, was brought 70
Leonardtown and lodged in Jail. Bur
ton has been adjudged sane and ordered
TO be taken to an asylum for treatment.
Wednesday of last week, Edward Dick.
erson, colored, Of Milestown district, fell
from the jib-boom of bug-eye and wa:
drowned. The body was recovered. Dick.
erson is said TO have been very worthy
man.
Sheriff Wathen has appointed G. J. Glenn
ents, deputy, and James Connolly, jailor
Clements is 10 feed the white prisoners, and
Ann Barnes, colored, the black prisoners,
The last mentioned selection was maze al
the instance of the Angel Wing Society.
Last week, Messrs. Chrispin s. Dawkins
sold for Mr.. Wellington Davis, of Britain
Neck, three (S) hogsheads of tobacco for Z
cents per pound. THIS tobacco, we are
told, was raised without fertilizer and all
the work upon it was done by Mr.. d. and
two small boys.
Nr. w. V. Waters, of st. Clements Bay,
has associated himself with the Baltimore
commission house of J. b. Kent & Co. and
asks his friends 10 ship to him. See adv.
in another column. Friend Buck viii do
good part" by any one who patronizes
him. Give him trial.
Rev. Father Campbell, S. j., Provincial
of the Maryland New York Province,
preached at ST. Aioysius' Church, Leonard
town, last Sunday, taking for his text the
Gospel of the day. Luke xxi. 25-34 His
sermon was instructive and highly COM
plimented by all who heard il.
The new Commissioners Court organ
lied Tuesday by electing John T. Ballen-
ger, of the 9th district, President; j. Oscar
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-12-05

500 pairs extra pants al F. o. Morgan's
Leonardtown, from 81 to 81.
~ Fresh Bakers Bread, Cheese and
Bologna Sausage always on hand at Dam
iei 5. Spaldings.
EB Thanksgiving-Those who wish to
make pies can be supplied with fresh
pumpkins by Daniel s. Spalding.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-12-05
Resolutions.

Resolutions.
At me citing Of the County Commission
ers the following resolutions were adopted:
WHEREAS, Experience has demonstrat-
ed that change in our public road system
is advisable, and, whereas, attention has
been called 10 this important matter through
the press Of our county, and realizing that
this end can be more readily attained by
combination Of effort than by any party,
clique or faction and, whereas, the strin-
gency of the times demands the strictest
economy in the management of the coun-
| ty, now, therefore,
Be Il Res0Iued, That the Board of Com
missioners of ST. Marys county halls with
delight the proposed meeting Of all inter.
ested in a good road system, irrespective OF
party. and hope with the combined intelli-
gence of both parties to be able TO devise
some plan for the better and more econom-
! ical management of the same.
Res0lced, That while we do not pledge
ourselves 10 the adoption of any specific
plan OF management, still we believe and
feel satisfied by united and intelligent
action upon the part of the people, we
shall be able 10 formulate, if not TO adopt
as a whole, a system that Will rebound to
to the best interest of the whole county.
And, b. IL further ResO'red, That III or
der 10 curtail the expenses of the county
as much as possible. we ask and beg of all
officers and good citizens of the same 10 aid
| us in our efforts to relieve our people ofthe
burdens that now Cypress them.
ResOIred, That we meet the living issues
before US without pausing to inquire who
or what party has been at fault, in strict
ly business-lilIe manner, according to our
best judgment and for the best interest OF
The people, and to this end be it
Hesolred, That our regular meetings be
held ON the second Tuesday in each month,
and that the hours for same be from 10
O'Clock, 4. NJ, TO 3 O'Clock, p. NJ, during
the months OF January, February, Marci,
November and December, and the remain
ing months from A. NJ TO 4 T.. NJ, dur
ing which time none will be admitted ex-
cept persons who have business with the
Court.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-12-05

q Trespass Notice-All persons are
warned not 70 t-espass with dog, gun or in
say other manner on my farm In Bedlam
Neck, 9TH election district The law will
be ridgedly enforced against all trespassers.
SAMUEL Z +. PALMER
Oct Him.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-12-05
Farmera' Alliance.

Messrs. Editors Please state for the in
formation of the farmers ofSt Mary's coun-
ty that will be in the following places for
tbe purpose Of organizing Farmers Ali
nncca.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-12-05
susDAY-MoxDay.


1t is thought the new crusier Baltimore
may be sent TO the South Atlantic.
The National Association of Wool Grow
ers meets in Washington to-day.
Frank Macarthur. son Of ex-Jndge Mac
Arthur, Of Washington, committed suicide
last night by jumping from train on the
Baltimore and Potomac railroad during a
period Of mental alteration.
The ten-year old SON of Rev. ] H Boyd,
Of Roanoke, Va, fell into well and was
drowned.
Mr.. Charles Fl. Turner, the Tammany
iceman. has been duly elected TO Congress.
The chief Of the New York fire depart
ment considers that city in great danger
from fires.
The experiment by q BROOKLYN surgeon
Of making a nose with chickens breast
bone is said to have been successful.
Mira. southworth, who. killed Pettus, is
said to be victim Of The thloral habit
Carl shurz is getting OYER his attack Of
pleurisy.
The eight-story building Of the Minne-
apolis Tribune at Minneapolis, Mimi, was
burned late Saturday night and twenty
lives lost Total financial loss $4,000
The Western Brick Works, near Knob
noster, Mo-, owned bv the Garrisons, of
St Louis, has been burned. Loss about
$75, 900; insured FOR $4,000
Mis- Mary Hosfelt. Of Manchester, Carroll
county, died from the effects Of . coal-oil
accident
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-12-05
Saint bIary's Beacon.
Local DottinGs.


We are indebted 10 Mr.. George w. Joy
for the following summary Of the meteor
illogical record for the month OF November,
1889.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-12-05
Ornlanmn, Court.

w. Is. >. CHAPMAN, Alliance
Organizer for ST. Mary's county.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-12-05

In the Valley of Virgins ewing % the
continuous rains, the corn y rz(1inS ii the
fields and farming operel|o|z1 are e q
standsfiIl
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-12-05
InentS |!

RCHAsED
cash with
York and
goods as
Try one, and
shcd for all
Df the same
s. bill ( lied
a civilized
such CON-
to every
nopolies TO
consumer,
all. Goods
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pill also my
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St. Landry democrat., 1889-12-28
Are Your Children Sick2

Ii they are. we know how you are worrying
For we all love children. Love their innocent
ways, their childish prattle, even their mis-
chlev0us pranks. Without them the world
would be cherries indeed. The more it pains
us to see them suffer, the more thankful we
ought to be that in Pe-rulla a medicine has
been discovered that will cure the ailments to
which they are so generally subject, such as
Group, Collie, Cholera Infantum, Dysentery,
Scarlet Fever, Wlooping Cough, Dipntberia, or
or That dreadful Catarrhal Earache If you will
send to the Peruna Medicine Co, Columbus.
Ohio, you will receive free copy of DR.. Hart
mans "Ills of Life" containing full directions
Tor the use OF Pe-ru-na in all emergencies and
also the most satisfactory testimonials to its
efficacy. 1t also shows what Man a-lin, the UNI
riyaled System Regulator and remedy for Con-
stipation can do These family medicines, which
no household can afford to be without, are sold
erywhere-Only 81 a bottle. For sale by f.
E. Bailey.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-12-28
Supers-
r-KVS E~ Parishes.
An Aquatic Spiders Diving Bell.

While their nearly constant abode j,
the water, they are, like most othel
spiders, air breathers; consequently they
need some special provision fdr PROVIDING
themselves with air while living undei
the water, and for this purpose they Dos.
sess the art of constructing a kind Of
diving bell. 1t is an interesting sight to
witness one of them making-hfs air cell.
Clng1ng to the lower side of a few
leaves, and securing them in position bv
spinning few threads, the spider risas
to the level of the water, with its beifv
!uppermost, and, doubling up its hind
legs, retains stratum of air among the
hairs with which its body is covered
Then it plunges into the water and an
pears as in the first stage of the making
OF ITS sllyery robe. Going Immediately
TO the spot it had chosen, 1t brushes its
BODY with its paws, when the air de-
taches itself and forms a bubble under
the leaf. The spider surrounds this
bubble with the impermeable silky mat
ter furnished by its spinnaret.
Returning to the surface, it takes in
another layer of air, which it carries
down and adds to the first one, also ex-
tending the envelope over it. The process
is kept up till the "diving bell'' has
reached the proper size and is finished.
The ideal form of the construction is that
OF thimble, but it oftef assumes an IT.
regular shape, like an inverted sack.
When the spider has taken possession of
It's redoubt it remains quiet in it, head
down, watching for the appearance of
an insect. Perceiving one, it SEXES it
and returns to its lodge, which it has Sc
cured against intruders by spinning
threads across it, to deyour its prey at its
leisure. NJ. Emile Blanchard in Popular
Science Monthly.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-12-28
a Winter in Iceland.

Although the climate of South Iceland
is cold, the winter is scarcely what one
would be led to expect from tie northern
situation. There ig not much snow. A
few inches usually lay upon the ground,
crisp and hard, but not the piled DIP drifts
OF New England winter. Accordingly
II was possible to make horseback excflr-
sions to the farms round about, and to
see the winter life of the people In the
country. This season for tie Tcelander
is time Of comparative rest. AS nothing.
can be done abroad he stays Of necessity
at home, but his life is no mere hiberna-
ton. He sleeps q great deal, for his
nights are long, but by daylight be has
occupations enough. He has boats to
build and oars to shape. saddles and har-
ness to make and to mend, or he sorts
the wool which the women spin into
yarn and then knit into stockings or
weave into coarse homespun or flannel.
like wadmal. A busy sound of whirrina
wheels often greets the ear when Vol Vol
enter the farm house, and you findsthe
women all at work at the end Of the long
room.
Another duty deyolves on the heads Of
the household at isolated farms. There
are good elementary schools in many
places throughout the island, but ii re-
mote districts the children must be taught
at home. In summer the time Is occu-
pied with opt-of- door work, but in the
comparatively idle days Of winter the
father, or not infreuuaiitly the mother