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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-11-21


OAKLEY, Mn, Nov. Is, 1889.
EDS. BEAcoN.-Dcar Sirs Il have
carefully read and considered your
well-written and well-timed editorial
in the last issue of the BEACON head
ed. "What Shall We Do About 1t p
st. Mary's and other Southern
Maryland Counties are completely
under negro domination, so far as
County elections can make US so.
don't think it can be much, if any
out of the way, to say the Democrats
of The County pay nine-tenths of the
taxes Of the County, which are levied,
collected and disbursed by the repre-
sentatives, agents and appointees Of
this dominant party, of ignorance,
prejudice and responsibility.
With no public, or bonded debt OF
the County to provide for, our County
taxes are pinety-sevsn cents in the
hundred dollars on the highly assess
ed value Of the property Of the Coun
ty-far beyond its present market
value-the highest rate in the State,
with the exception possibly of some
County having the interest to provide
on bonded debt.
If the property of the County be
assessed at its market value, our
taxes, at the rate OF sales of land,
by Trustees, at the late September
Term of the Circuit Court, would be
not less than two per cent.-perhaps
more. This state of affairs requires,
and should receive the serious and
prompt consideration of the tax pay
ers of the County, with a view to
some correction by Legislative action,
at the approaching session of the Leg
islature.
Jury per diems, and all other off.
cial per diems. legal fees and allow
ances, now too high for the times,
should be reduced to take. effect, at
the end of the terms, for which the
present officials were elected.
! endorse cordially. the suggestion
in your editorial, for the call of a
meeting Of Democrats and landown-
ers to discuss and consider the condi,
ton of affairs as it effects our cleo.
tions, as well as our taxes.
As suggestion. | write that we
should no longer permit our enemie:
to forage upon as. They have here.
tofore had theis homes on cur lands
have had employment, counsel and
substantial aid when in need. which
has never met with any grateful sp,
probation. No good service that we
have rendered them or can render
them, will break the letters of their
oathbound leagues. backed as they
are by Inscriptions leaders and self.
ish demsgcgues. by whose influences
many honest and we'll meaning voters
are led into error and cooperation
With them.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-11-21
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Are you disturbed at night and broken oil
your rest by sick child suffering and cry
ing with pain Of cutting teethf Ifs0, send
at once and get bottle Of MRs. WINS
Lows SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN
TEETHIEG. It's value Is incalcnlable. II
viii relieve the poor little sufferer imme-
diately. Depend upon il, mothers, there ID
70 mistake about il. II cures dysentery
and diarrh9a; regulates the stomach and
bowels. cures wind colo, softens the gums
reduces inflammation. and gives tone and
energy 10 the whole system Mrs. WINS
lows SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDHES
TEETEIsG is pleasant to the taste, and L
the prescription Of one Of the oldest and
best female nurses and physicians ia the
United States, and is fur sale by all drug
gists throughout the world. Price Is cents
q bottle.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-11-21
Best and Cheapest Roofing in the WrOld

HAVING been appointed Sole Agents
for The Northern Neck of Virginia by
"A the Holton Iron Roofing Company OF
New Lisbon, Ohio, for the sale of their
Iron Roofing, we will be pleased to furnish
any persons DESTROYS of having good sub
stantial roof placed upon their dwellings
or stores. Give us call either in person
or by letter. We can and will guarantee
better, more substantial and cheaper
roof than can be had elsewhere.
T. o. SANDY g. CO., Sole Agents,
Montross p. o., Westmoreland, CO., Va.
june 27-6ml
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-11-21
Real Estate Agency.

HKESSRS. HERBERT F. MOORE, ol
Leonardtown, and IT, ]. MOORE, OF
H~ Washington, ID. G., have entered int
partnership for the sale of real estate
II parties having lands for sale will send
full description and the lowest price they
will take, we will literally advertise theil
lands free of charge and make every posi-.
bic effort TO make speedy sales.
HERBERT r. MOORE,
Il. JACKSON MOORE,
Leonardtown, Nd.
Nov 21-tfo
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-11-21

The youn. ladies of ST. Mary's Female
Seminary viii give an entertainment
THURSDAY, Nov. %, 1889.
The program consists of Music, Plays
Gymnastic Drills, &c, after which refresh
ments will be served. Doors open AT 6:.0
7. NJ. Admission, 90 cents. All are cor
daily invited.
Nov 21-1tE
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-11-21
EeV Advertisements.
FIELD DAY.

The Students of Charlotte Hall School
viii have a "Field Day" NOVEMBER
%, 1899. Exercises to begin at 2 p. NJ,
afer which the Ladies Aid Society of Ali
Faith Parish will furnish supper at the
Stewards House to the those desiring il.
The public are invited.
Nov 21-lt
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-11-21
RATIFICATION NOTICE.
John A. Burroughs, use of F. .. Morgan.
VS.
Joseph Payne and others.

In the Circuit Court for St. Mays county,
sitting as Court of Equity
No CSC N. K.
Ordered this Goth day of November
1899, that the sale made and reported
by +. o. Morgan, Trustee in the above
cause, be ratified and confirmed, unless
cause to the contrary be shown on
or before the 3rd Monday of Dec, 1899
provided copy of this order be published
in the st. Mary's BEACON once a week for
three successive weeks prior to the said 3rd
Monday of December.
The report states the land sold e.; $l525
J. FRANK FORD, Clerk,
True Copy-Test
]. FRANK FORD, Clerk.
Dec 21-3wA
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-11-21
RE0PENlNG.

store with new ''e'
FILL GOODS after the long and
sad suspension Of business, and with the
assistance Of Mrs. FLORA A. HERBFRTI
formerly Of McchanicsyiIle, can please TIE
most fastidIous in goods, both iancv and
staple Also, dress-making a speciality.
Goods ard work at the lowest prices f2r
CASH. Sept I9-lms
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-11-21
notice TO CREDITORS.


Orphans Court of st. Mary's County, Set:
November 10, 1889.
Ordered by the Court, That Robert T.
Burch, administrator of THOMAS Il.
lBURCH, late ofSt Mary's county, Md, de-
ceased, give the notice required by law to
the deceased's creditors to exhibit their
claims and that the same be published
once week for six successive weeks in
the 81 Mary's BEACON.
Test: JAMES Il. M. RAIEY,
Register Wills for ST. Mary's county
NOTICE.
In pursuance.of the above order, here
by give notice that / have obtained from
the Orphans Court of st. Mary's county
Maryland, letters Of administration on the
personal estate of THOS. T. BURCH, late
of said county, deceased. All persons
having claims against the said deceased
are hereby notified to exhibit the same
with the proper vouchers attached thereto
to the subscriber, on or before the 18th day
Of May, 1890, they win otherwise by law
be excluded from the benefits Of the said
estate. All persons indebted to the de.
ceased are requested to make immediate
payment 10 the subscriber.
ROBERT T.. BURCH,
Administrator.
Nov 14-6wo
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-11-21

Taken up - estrays, trespassing On my
ios in Ise0aarlfown, one BLACK SOW
and three SHOATS-two black and one
spotted. No car marks Staples in moses.
The owner or owners are hereby notified
70 come forward. prove property. pay
charges and take the same away. other
wise they wiz be disposed Of according 70
law.
JOSEPH A. DTLL0W,
LeonaIdtown, Nd.
Nov 14-2te
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-11-21
RICHARD B.TEPPETT.
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW

II Z. Lexington St., near Chas., Bait, Md
Practices in the Courts of Baltimore city
Court of Appeals of Nd, In the counties
Charles and St. Mary's and Washington
city Special attention given to Admiralt
practice, collection of claims, &C., Being
a member of and counsel for the Real rs.
tate firm Of e. j. Chaisty & Co., all partie
desiring to sell farms in Maryland can
place them in our hands. Persons desiring
to buy or exchange should call or send for
list of property. Money loaned on first
mortgage. Jan. 20-y.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-11-21
NOTICE..
LOUIS HARLE,
cassom Boot and Shoemaker,

mas located at CALIFORNIA, and "a ready To
ut any foot from the smallest 10 the "a rgesi
AZ me most reasonable rates. Ladies and
gents fine work speciality at shortest no.
tice' Nov. I5-sft
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-11-21

II you want nice overcoat, yop can get
it at +. O. Morgan's, Leonardtown.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-11-21
WANTED.
CHEAP POTOMAC RIVER LANDS

We have an opportunity to sell cheap
Southern Maryland and Virginia lands
fronting On the Potomac or its tributaries.
Parties wishing to dispose of such proper
~ may find purchasers by sending us I'm.
medSdteiy an accurate description of same
with price. State improvements, If any
size and condition of dwellings, &c.
PICKETT 81 FORD,
Real Estate and Insurance Brokers,
6i7 + st., N. W.,
Nov 14-3t.
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NEsToR spEAKsi

"-CdAst thou hear
A reR-timed counsel eth sciIiRg ear ?"
The lad, Book w
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-11-21
NOTICE.

Hereafter / viii sell nv Goods at the
lowest prices for CASH. I-wilI positively
sell no more goods on CREDIT.
z. COUGH EOELEN,
Sc. Inigo's, Md.
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Saint Hara $ Beacon.
LEoNARDTowN, ND.

THURSDAY Morning. Nov. 81. 1889
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NAZARETH, KENTUCKY.

:, 800 suits ofready-madc clothing at +. o.
Morgsn's, Leonardtown.
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Smyrna times., 1889-07-24
Cay Old Maids.

Independent old maids are all the
fashion and all pervading at the winter
resorts. How times have changed when
women go hundreds and thousands of
miles away from home without a chape-
ron or champion, a guardian or pro
tector. They go into the offices Of hotels
and bargain for rooms and bully the
clerk, and get the best the house affords.
as well as any man, and perhaps better.
In old times the maiden aunts who failed
OF a husband were content to exist, as it
were, on suGerance. They did the
drudgery Of the family, earned and
saved the money to send the boys to
college, nursed their brothers and sis
ters children through the mumps and
measles and whooping cough, and made
themselves generally useful, but received
no salary and but scant consideration.
But the old girls now get all of the fun
there is going.
We have two in mind at present who
have been "doing" the south. With
plenty of cash and good clothes, they
have had a gala time. Although neither
Of them is young or handsome enough
to be attractive, yet they can command
every comfort and pleasure, and thev
glory in their Independence. judging
by them it would appear that old maids
have the best of it as far as q good time
in this world is concerned. rs.
C.) Letter.
Smyrna times., 1889-07-24
An Early Mill.

The want of mills is everywhere q
great deprivation in a new country;
varied have been the devices for over
coming it. A substitute for q mill was
used in the early settling of western
New York and probably to some extent
in Ohio. It consists Of a stump followed
out by fire as a mortar, with a log at
tached to the end Of a young sapling
bent over TO act as a pestle. The process
was slow and tedious, it being a days
work to convert a bushel of corn into
samp.
Tho early settlers in western New
York when they owned o few slaves,
which some Of them did, employed them
in this drudgery, hence the process was
vulgarly termed "niggering corn" Peo-
pie Of humanity in our time would not
be guilty Of using such an expression as
this. No one thing shows the general
moral advance Of the American people
more strongly than their treatment Of
and increased consideration for the
number classes among them. m.-Howe's
Historical Recollections Of Ohio.
Smyrna times., 1889-07-24
Origin of I.rnch I.nu.

1t is not generally known that the
term 'lynch law" originated in Camp
oell county, Va, before the revolution
?ry war. At that period the country
was thinly settled and was infested with
Tories and desperadoes-too many of
them, apparently, for the local author
tiles to adequately punish. Col Charles
Lynch, a distinguished officer of the
revolutionary army, undertook to rid
his country of the outlaws. He organ
lied a force, arrested the outlaws, and
having satisfied himself and comrades of
the guilt of the accused, executed them
without reference to the constituted au-
thorities. While not altogether approx
ing of the desperate remedy for a des-
perate cause, the beneficial effect of Col
Lynch's action was recognized, and has
since been known as 'Lynchs law" or
Lynch law"
Lynch's process of melting out speedy
justice extended to other parts of the
country, and is a well recognized form
of redress Of grievances today, particu-
larly for that class of offenses that are
popularity believed not to be adequately
punished by the statutes and courts Of
the state. Col. Lynch's brother gave his
name to Lynchburg, and left a son who
was subsequently governor of Louisiana.
-Pittsburg Dispatch
Smyrna times., 1889-07-24
4 Cure for Leprosv,

y cure for leprosy has been found,
says Mr.. Clifford, the last European to
visit Father Damien. 1t is guriun oil,
the produce of a fir tree which grows
plentifully in the Andaman Islands. "It
was discovered by DR.. Dougall, and Mr..
Clifford was assured by Sir Donald
Stewart, who was then governor Of the
islands, and who has sent me the official
medical report, that every single case in
the place was cured by it. The lepers
were convicts, and it was therefore i'm
possible to enforce four hours a day Of
rubbing tho ointment all over their
bodies, and the taking of two small doses
internally. In some Of the cases the dis
ease was Of many years standing, and
the state to which it had reduced its vic
TINS was indescribably dreadful, yet
after eight months sufferers were able to
run and to use a heavy pickax, and every
symptom of leprosy had disappeared. .
Father Damien tried it, but too late.
Smyrna times., 1889-07-24
The only non-AlcohOlic Vegetable med
icine put up in liquid form ever
discovered.

1t is not vile fancy drink male OF rum poor
whiSkey or refuse liquors. Spced and SWecicncd
TO please the taste, but purely vegetable prep
argtiOn, made from native California herbs
Twenty. five years use have demonstrated to
millions Of sufferers throughout the civilized
world. that Of all the medicines ever discovered
Vinegar BiterS only possesses perfect and won
derful curative effects upon those troubled with
the following diseases, VIZ:
Dyspepsia, RbsUmOtiSa. CDitlrrh, NHnugia, Head-
ache BOiiS, ScrCfdd, SKIN Dis,ases JdWldice. GOtt
PiicS BHiOHSHtSs. and all other diseases arising
from blood impurities, and as a Idmifnge il is
the best in the word. being death to all worms
that inicSt the human system
II is always safe to take at any time. or under
any condition OF the system, for Old or Young or
for either sex It is put up in two styles The
old is slightly bitter, and is the stronger in
cathartic effect. The new style is very pleasant
20 the taste and perfect medicine for delicate
women or children. Each kind is distinctly
marked on top Of cartoon.
Many families keep both kind, on hand. as
they form complete medicine chest
is JlHiIg mfdiciRc, for the use Of ladies.
children and men of scdcntary habits the New
style Vinegar BittcrS has 20 equal iu the world
IL is iUyaluablc for curing tine ills that bcSct
childhood, and gently regulates Tie diseases 10
winch women oi every period OF life are subject
Lpdies, get Il bottle from your ..Usgi>t and try
il. il your druggist has not thc %-W style Vine
gar Biters ask hiiI 10 send for it. II you once
Try il YOU will never be without this priceless
remedy in the house
Smyrna times., 1889-07-24
VINE!:NIE BETTEISG.

The only Temperance I}iitcrs known. II
stimulates ,Ac Brain and quict- The Nerves,
regulates ,hr Bo,ycls and renders a perfect
blood circulation through the human veins,
which is surc 40 restore pcIf,ci health.
GEO W. DAVIS. of 1863 E1foanc 81. New Or
leans, La writes under date o. .ay -Gth IsSs as
follows: u have been going 90 Tie Hot springs
Ark, FOR fifteen years for an itching hulaor in my
blood. haye just used three bottles of Vinegar
BitterS, and IL has done me more good than the
springs. II is the best medicine made"
JOSEPH J. EAGAE, Of No - West ST.. New
York says: Have not been without Vinegar
BitterS for the past twelve years and consider it
a whole medicine chest in our family
MRS MATTE FUR 1USON. of Dryden X. y d,
says Vinegar Bitter> is the best medicine I
ever tried; it saved my life
7. F. BAILEY, Of Humboldt, Iowa, says: WIN
egar BittcrS cured me of paralysis ten years ago
ana recently it cured me Of rheumatism
Smyrna times., 1889-07-24

To keep eggs for use curing the year
dip them when perfectly fresh in boiling
water for one second, place in box, or
basket, and set in a cool place. Be sure
the water is boiling hot when the eggs
are dipped. A film forms on the inside
of the shell, making the contents air
tight They viii keep fresh any length
Of time.
Smyrna times., 1889-07-24
ERANNII KNsD-.

DELAWARE. MARYLAND & NlRGINIA r. R.
Leave Harrington for LeWes los IL. ln and
547 p. m For Franklin and way stations II O5
a. m Returning trains leaves LcWcs for Iiarring-
ton $50 a. IN, and 24j p. IN. Leave Franklin
100 a. m.
For Rer,in. leaves Harrington llO5 a. m. Re
turning. leaves Berlin o.o7 a. In
QUEEN ANNE 4. kEST /; K.-L6ave Townsend
for Centreville ana way stations $50 a. m. and 7Il
p. m. weekdays
DELAWARE & CHEsAPEAEE K. R-Leavc CLAYTON
for oxford and way stations 1905 a. ~ and 5.ll
p. M, week days.
CAMBRIDGE ~ SEAFoED i. R.-Leayc Seaford for
Cambridge and intermediate stations ll.50 a. u.
week days
oNSECTioSs.-At Porter. with Newark q Dcla-
ware City railroad. At Townsend. with Queen
nes&kentiailroad Alrluyton with Delaware
d, t,CheSapeakc Eaiiioadand Baltimore & Delaware
Bay Railroad At Harrington. with Delaware
Maryland az Virginia Railroad AtSeal0ri with
Cambridge 4 Seaford railroad. At Delmur with
New 4oTS, PhIladc. .phia q Norfolk, Wicomico *
POc0moke and Peninsula Railroad
CHAS. Z. PCGH, Genera Manager.
]. r. WOOD, General Passenger Agent
Smyrna times., 1889-07-24
- NnrL.. phiIndcLnhin &. NnrrnII. r. r

Leave Philadelphia, old Point Express, II 20
d ln.. daily, baltimore gGS %. m., Wilmington
IL % Al. m, daily, stopping at Dover and Dclmar
regularly; and at Ne" castle. KirkWoOd, MID
dlct5wu, clayton. F,lto., harrington. Bridge
Vile and -caiOrd to leave Passengers from vii
miugjou and points Nlrth or take on passengers
for points south Of pclnar
The Il. 20 p. m. also stops on signal al Laurel.
North bgGHd trains leave Bclmur Los %. Iu daily,
Dover z.i3 "a. m. regularly; arriving at Whining
ton 1.I5 q. m Baltimore $50 a. H., and PLiladei-
phia 10 "a. IN
The lG5 a. m train also stops at Scaford,
Budgcvile, Harrington, FELTON,, Clayton ANA
Midilcto"n 10 leave passengers from points
South Of Delnar, or lake on passengers for Viii
miugtou and points North. Also stops on signal
4
Smyrna times., 1889-07-24

U--SL0ps 20 IcL Oh pNasCnEtTs from IhlIHucI-
phia and Wilmington
b.-stops 10 take on passengers for Wilmington
and Philadelphia.
Nelo castle accommodation Trdins.-Leaye Viii
miugtoH 800 a. 81. ahd2.5j pm. Leave New Castle
G.3j a. n and j.5J p. III.
E0-EXpress tram leaving Harrington at $50
a. NJ, and arriving at 5iI p. IN , runs through
solid to aud from Baltimore, ria Porters and
Newark
Smyrna times., 1889-07-24

Two travelling platforms Of ten tons ca,
pacity moved by electricity and mounted
on girders are used to carry visitors
around the machinery hall Of the Paris
exposition.
Smyrna times., 1889-07-24
OCEAN BUNC0 STEERERS.
PEOPLE WHO ACT AS lNFORMERS
UPON SMUGGLERs.

They Make a Good Thing Out of IT.,
Though tho Calling Is Rather Con-
emptibIe-1Ierchants Who Put Fly
in Their Rivals Coffee.
There are scores of men and women in
this city who make large income every
year by acting as informcrs upon snug
glers. Sometimes they take a trip to
Europe themselves They are generally
well supplied with money, and to the
majority of their acquaintance their
source Of income is a mystery.
For years past it has been the policy of
the government, through the secretary
of the treasury, to award % per cent.
of the value received from the sale Of
smuggled articles to the party who dis
covered the smuggler, or who gave in
formation leading to such discovery.
1t is estimated that in this manner the
government pays out the sum of S100, 900
q wear.
Smyrna times., 1889-07-24
A PLEASANT PAsTIME.

There Is another pastlme in which the
Mexican mule delights, and in which
you won't. 1t likes to deviate enough to
go under every low branched tree on the
trail, and so universal is this trait of
character that the trail seems to lead
from one low tree or vine to another,
just as the mules seem q mind to make
it. The dodging of limbs and branches
among the pines, expresses and oaks in
the highlands was not SO bad, but down
in the tierras calientes, or hot lands,
where brambly mosquito and thornv
vines were tearing crescents out of your
clothes until you looked like a group Of
Turkish ensigns, it was much more
mOnotonous.
The beast l was compelled to ride had
one ear cut Off near the head and looked
topheavy in the extreme. As mules
ears make up Il goodly portion of it, as
seen in elevation from the saddle on its
back, l was always frightened when he
approached a cliff on the unabridged side
and instinctively leaned in to counter
poise the heavy weight that I thought
might drag us over the precipice. He
was familiarly known by the party as
"Old Steamboat" cold Lumber Yard.
and other names indicating his charac-
teristics, but he was large and so was l,
and he fell to my lot. When first saw
his abbreviated auricular appendage, as a
member Of the society for the prevention
of cruelty to mules, felt incensed when
heard that it had been lost by the cut
OF whip in the hands Of previous dri-
yer; but before we had been acquainted
week I had transferred all my sympa-
thy from the mule to the man, whoever
he may have been. On the level ground
he was slower than the cook, who took
fifteen minutes to wash q spoon, but on
a perilous path of half foot in width
IN dizzy precipice the way he could box
the compass with the lone ear, so as to
catch some faint sound atwhich he could
get frightened at this inopportune time,
made me wish 1 could cut off the other
ear at the third cervical gertebr@.-
Frederick Schwatka's Mexican Letter