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downtown Locals.
The 10Th instant was an ENJOYABLE dav
to goodly number OF citizens and visitors
hereabout. Notices had been posted at
different public places prior 10 the date
mentioned that tournament followed by
ball and other amusemenis would take
place at Rawleigh's Summer Resort. De-
string to give the BEACON an account Of
same we made arrangements 20 be present.
which was happily consummated. About
IL m clouds of suifocating dust told that
the knights and those who were eager 10
witness the fitting was on their way 10 the
grounds. Excitement was at premium.
and both young and old mingled together.
Notwithstanding that the mercury fingered
within the neighborhood of 90s in the
shade. Capt E. G.. Barnard, in UNIQUE
costume, acted as chief marshal; aud Jas
ID. Dunbar, postmaster at the Ridge, per.
formed the duty of assistant marshal with
becoming grace. Col. S w. Forest. Re.
cord and Pension Division, War DEPART
mcnt, and Capt. Fred Thurston, Pay Di-
vision, War Department, and Major Chris.
Storm, Internal Revenue Bureau, Treasu-
ry Department, acted as judges At 1:iO
the knights were marshaled in front Of the
judges stand, and after giving their names,
ETC., they repaired to the starting point and
soon the fitting began, which was kept up
for several hours.
True to the principles of chivalry, the |
successful knights demeaned themselves in |
a courteous manner towards their unsuc- I
cessful rivals Lee Mckay, knight of Lone.
some Heart, crowned Miss Emma Hebb.
Queen; John r. Clarke, knight of Happy
Heart, crowned Miss May Edwards Firsi
Maid; b. Clarke, knight of Scotland, crown
ed Miss Matte Abel Second Maid. We
mention few of the most prominent la
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dies and esn.lnaen present, trusting that
II may BOO Il eonsidered invidious in us
for 50 doing NJ s1ay Hebb, Miss Annie
McRay, Miss Flora Forest. Misses Minnie
and Elsie Jarboe. Mis- Mamie Douglass
Mrs. Judge Campbell. Of Alexandra, Va +,
Miss Clarke. NC Point Lookout, Mrs. Jo-
seph d, Dunbar. Ers Egbers Barnard. Mr.
and Mrs. Willis Clarke, Attorney General
Underwood, III. Robert Pembroke, and
NJ. Lewis Thompson. county surveyor.
The mos. laughable features Of the even
ing's entertainment were the appearance ef
the celebrated gisntess. Miss Emma jane
Fitzgerald. from the regions where curious
flowers with exquisite odor hang suspend
ed from the branches and fes;oon the for
est; an Asiatic. elephant with an enormous
proboscis and . saw dus, tail, and the ce!e-
brated Prinla Donna. Miss Kitty Spinks, Of
Washington, ID g. whose voice rivalcd
that Of the nightingale, and ravishei the
ears OF all present Miss Fitzgerald was
very aifable and curved her graceful %
neck to those who desired 10 perform the
act of OSCILLATION. She has left one aching
heart behind.
The "W. & b. Club viii not hold lis
regular meeting until the fifth proximo. at
which time Cd. VI the subject Friend
ship" viii be discussed
Much rain, ana farmers seem 10 indulge
the opinions tAat large yields of corn viii
be realized
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BASEBALL.

| (Reported for the BedcOn)
The Leonardtown baseball club met and
defeated the Hyattsville team at Leonard
town Tuesday, the 25th instant All the
morning rain fell in copious showers, but
about noon few patches of clear sky en-
couraged the hope for favorable condi-
ton of the elements and, no more rain fall
ing, 1t was decided to play, and at 4:30 p.
m. the game began though the grounds
were wet and muddy.
The game opened with the home club at
the bat +. Fenwick struck an easy one
to second and was thrown out at first; B.
Greenwich was hit by pitched ball, stole
second, went to third on Dickerson's out
to first and scored on passed ball. For the
visitors, Snyder struck out, Barrows made
a hit, went to third on two base hit by Full
Ter and scored on Smiths hit to left field.
Fuller was caught between home and third
and put out and Smith died at third.
Both sides failed to score in the second.
In the third, NJ. Combs got his base on
balls, Fenwick hit the ball easy and beat
1t to first, B. Greenwell struck out, Dick
erson flied out to second; NJ. Combs was
on third and +. Fenwick on second and
Z. II. Dorsey at the bat II was the SUI
preme opportunity of the gamel Would
Dorsey be equal to it, was the question
In few minutes the answer came when the
ball was seen sailing out 10 left field, too
far above the infielders' heads to be handled
by them and falling short of the outfieIders'
territory. The bases were clesr d, two
runs scored and the game was won. The
side was retired by r. Combs striking out |
The visitors drew blank in their half |
In the fourth the visitors scored one RIM.
Smith making base bit, stealing second |
and coming in on Fowlef's hit to ieft field |
Evans flied out, Holden and Fowler were |
caught at third and thus the side was re. |
tired.
No more runs were made. I'm the sixth |
inning the game was abruptly ended bv
the withdrawal of TIE visiting club from
inc Held, because of an alleged unfair de-
cision. Two men were out and Barrows
was on third. He was caught off his base
ana while being run down between home
ana thlrd, threw up his arm which struck the
oaI while 1t was passing from third base
man 10 catcher. Nappeared like an effort
70 interfere with the bali and he was declared
out Rather than acquiesce in the decis.
ION the visitors refused To play LONGER
II was an unfortunate circumstance and
every one regretted that such a pretty |.
game should be so ended. The score
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Charlotte HaIl School.

Charlotte HaI School.
In another column appears the al Of
Charlotte Hall School. II soliciis the pa
tronage Of Southern Maryland. This in
stitntion is distinctly growth Of our com
muBity. II should receive the patronage
Of every one in our midst It's graduates
from this county are filing responsible po-
siiions in every walk Of life Those who
contemplate sending their boys 10 school
would do well TO write for particulars as
directed.
The school is under control Of Captain
II. w. Sylvester, a graduate Of the Virginia
Military Institute. who is not only learn
ed and experienced tutor, but is man OF
sterling worth and integrity as well, and is
in every way fitted for the responsible po-
sition Of principal which he has so ably
filed for years passed. His assistants are
all learned men, ranking among the best
educators of the State.
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Every Democrat in st. Mary's
should take part in the primaries,
and after the fight is over should
abide the result. There should be
no manifestation Of sore-headed-
ness among disappointed aspirants.
Each candidate submits bis case to
the party's arbitrament and if the
verdict be against him he should
support his successful rival with the
same fervor and zeal which he would
expect for himself if the case were
different. If the people decide
against you take "your medicine
without making a bad face" Be
Democrats from principle and not
for place or revenue.
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Goddard's house. She was about 40 years
old
Last week Messrs. J. ID. Kent G Co.,
Commission Merchants, 800 s. Charles 81.
sold, for account Of E. A. Turner, Of
Aqussco. p. @. county. eight hogsheads Of
tobacco at an averaged Of 1is cents . pound.
Mrs- and Miss Burch, Of Washington;
Mrs Mallinckrodt and son, OF Charles
county, and Mrs Zantzinger and Miss
Marie Thomas, of Baltimore, are visiting
the family Of Hon. Benz. G. Harris, at
Peterborough.
In another column we re-publish the
Baltimore Saa's notice Of Mr.. John
T. II. Allston's death. Mr.. Allston was
well-known all over st. Mary's and was
justly popular with our people. In 1887,
he was Democratic candidate for County
Commissioner and received most fiatter-
ing vote. His bereaved family and friends
have our sincere sympathy.
Nessrs William s Coppage and Allen
G. Tyler have declined to be candidates for
the Democratic nomination for the Or
phans' Court Judgship. Before the cards
Of declination were received the names of
the two above mentioned gentlemen had
been printed upon part Of the tickets, and il
became necessary to scratch them out.
This explains the marked tickets sent to
some Of the districts. See the declarations
The list of candidates for the Democrat
ic nominations is printed in another col.
umn
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4 CARD.
JACKsoSIAS DEMOCRAT.

Messers. Editors Il see from your Pc
per that some cord friends have announced
me as a candidate for the Democratic nom-
ination for the House of Delegates, and fur
ther, have been called ON by many very
warm friends and leading Democrats TO
know if / would serve. In thanking them,
for the honor which they wish TO bestow,
| will state that it would afford the great
pleasure To serve them if circumstance
would permit, but owing to my business,
which requires my entire time, and having
at heart the interest and welfare of the par
ty, believing that there are others more
available, must decline az this time 10 be
n candidate for any position within the gift
OF the ballot. / hore that the voters of the
county will attend the primaries in their
respective distrscts on Saturday. the Goth,
and select ticket that will prove satisfac-
tory to all factions, and with such feel
that success Is sure.
AS you have stated, Messrs Editors, "ev-
cry one can't win in primary fight" and
those who may not succeed in the prima-
ries should, and trust will, unite in per-
feet harmony and give their earnest sup
port TO those who may be selected on the
ticket. Again thanking my friends for the
favor so kindly rendered, am, sirs,
Your faithful friend,
j. WooDLEY LATHAM.
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Lsea,wiss ana Otherwise.

The darboesville sub-alliance will meet
Monday afternoon at O'Clock.
Miss May Edmunds, of Baltimore. is
visiting friends in Leonardtown.
Blakisione's Island was offered at pub
lie auction Tuesday and Withdrawn on a
bid of 5000.
Misses Patiie and Neitie Blackstone, Of
River Springs, are visiting Capt. Daniel
shanks. Of this village.
The press Of work incident upon the an
preaching primary has prevented us from
devoted the usual space TO our local men.
tons.
The Leonardtown nine defeated the Paw
law tine Wednesday Jast by a score of 10
- Weregret that We did not receive a
rsof the game
Monday, jane Taylor, colored, q faith
III servant q Mr. William S. Coppage.
dropped from chair dead while at Benz
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NEWS IN BRIEF.
SATURDAY, August 90.


Twenty thousand Lutherans from sur
rounding States attended the sixth annual
reunion at Pen-Mar.
A Baltimore hairdresser says ladies W i'll
wear reddish brown hair the coming fall
a fire on the home place of Hon J. A,
j, Cresswell, in Cecil county, caused loss
of $4,000; only partly insured.
The insurance on property DESTROYED by
thr fire at jacksonville, Fla, last Thursday
amounts to $500, 100 The burned district
VIII be rebuilt speedily.
The storm in the British channel last
night damaged the public squares at Havre,
washed away the Frasata baths and wreck
ed bark, four of whose crew were drown.
ed.
An incendiary fire at Altoona, Pa, YES.
terday, destroyed the residence and store
ofM. II. McGFath and damaged two houses
belonging to John Fay; loss $4,000; in
surance $1,000.
IL Is said that aslate has been arranged
Tor democratic ticket in New York, with
NH Tor Governor, ChapIn for Lieutenant
governor and Flower for United States
Senator.
Andrew ID. White is To be the republi.
can candidate for Governor of New York
The Peoples Municipal League have he.
gun to take hand in the election of tho
next Legislature with view to further re-
forming the ballot law.
1t is stated that the disaster ON the Is
iand OF Martinique, the French West Tn.
dian possession, which was yisite, nv .
hurricane last Tuesday night, is worse than
AZ hrst reported, and that 2is persons are
ionnd to have been killed.
Two hundred pounds of siant powder
exploded at the mouth of the tower tunne,
OF the Black Bear mine, near Burke Ida.
no, on Wednesday. G. Mcneil. panaral
manager, and Robert Blackburn and .L,hn
Barrows, miners, were killed. Fouro,ber.
are injured.
MONDAY, Aug. %.
The number of persons killed nv the
hurricane and earthquake on the Island Of !
Martinique last Tuesday week is now
known to be ESQ.
Charles Hawkins was hanged by mob
al selbyville, Ind, Saturday night for
shooting and fatally wounding Daniel |
Bruce, city marshal
kev. Dennis o'Kane, S. J., died a, 8, |
Ihomas's Manor, Charles county, Md of !
appoPlexy, aged sixty-two year..
Republican primaries were held in
various counties for delegates to conyen. |
hoas 10 complete the list of delegates 10
the State convention.
FRANK Q. Almy, the murderer Of Christie
warden. at Hanover, n. II, has been iden.
iihed as George II. Abbott, who escaped
IRON the State prison at Windsor. VI.
about six years age. a dispatch states
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1891-08-27

The Democratic primary election
will be held next Saturday, the 10Th
instant. For some of the positions
on the :;cket there will be contests.
The fight at present is for individ-
uals. After next Saturday it will
be for principles. The primary ri
yalry should be friendly. Every
Democrat has an unquestionable
right to exercise his choice among
the different aspirants and there is
no excuse for bitterness and ILL
feeling because he does it. After
the people have spoken and the
ticket is named every true Demo
crat will sink his personal favorit-
ism and give the ticket, as nomi-
mated, hearty and earnest support.
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OLD DEMOCRAT.
COMMUNICATED.

Messrs Editors OF the Beacon and fel.
low-Democrats Before another issue OF
the BEACON the Democrats of ST. Mary's
will have selected their candidates with
which to put ur" the campaign of 81.
Of the importance Of this campaign to the
Democrats of Southern Maryland 1t is
needless to remark; it is also needless To
state that in ST. Mary's county there is but
one essential to Democratic success, and
that is candidates who deserve and can get
the support Of every Democrat, who pro-
duce no ''stay at homes" or scratchers, in
fact, candidates who give the people 4 vo-
ting appetite That old "uncle Phil Dor
sey fills the above bill for Register of Wills
there are many convincing facts. First, he
he: no political sins for which 20 answer:
secondly, he has filed the Offices OF sheriff
and county commissioner with satisfaction
10 the people, and thirdly, his sympathetic
nature and honesty have won the respect
and love Of that mass Of people which does
the voting al The November election. and
we call upon al Deuocrats who desire
the success q their party to GO to the
primaries on Saturday next and vote for
Philip II. Dorsey, the old reliable. who
pulls true and pulls hard.
ROTATION OFFICE DEMOCRAT.
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San 10 get the returns from that remote
part Of the State ahead Of ali other news
papers. Mr. Allston was loverof horses,
home and his hounds, from which he de-
rived great pleasure. He was noted for
his kindly characteristics and hospitality.
He had many friends throughout the city
and State A little over year ago, he
was married in this city 10 a young Eng
fish lady, who survives him. His body
was taken down on the steamer Westmore-
land, OF the Weems Line at n. N. for in
terment az Poplar Hill Protestant Episco-
pal Cemetery. Rev. NJ. II. Vaughan, rec
tor Of ST. Georges Protestant Episcopal
Church in 81. Mary's viii conduct the fu-
neral services. The pail-bearers who ac-
companied the body 20 the bost were Hi.
ram Dudley, j. Walter Carpenter. Oscar
Hayden and John ]. Parsons.-Saa Of FRI
day, Aug. 81, 1891.
In this district, on the 25th instant
FRANK LEACH. aged 1year, 2 months
and 25 days, son Of c. A and Minnie Car
berry.
In this district, on Friday. the 2ist Of
August, 1891, JAMES II. ALVEY, in the
72nd year Of his age.
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DIED.

Died, at the residence of his parents near
Mount Zion, of Typhoid fever, on August
~, 1891, EDWARD, youngest son of
Thomas @. and Dycanda Harding.
How true, that in life we are in the midst
of death But few days ago. Eddie
Harding was going about among us in per-
feet health and seemed TO have the promise
OF long and happy life-the comfort of
doting parents and loving brothers and
sisters and friends. Nine days ago he was
with Us and the family was happy. but
alas how soon has the gloom OF sorrow
and death cast Its shadow over this once
happy home and filled with anguish the
hearts Of his aiiectionate friends.
Dear parents and relatives, though great
u Thy sorrow and bitter thy grief Won must
bow in humble submission 10 Him vho
doeth all things well and say. .rhy will
De DONE. he was good boy, q dutiftil SON.
affectionate brother and pious Christian
and though IL may seem a cruel decree
which has taken him from loving parents
and friends, yet there is q consolation in
the belief that their loss is his eternal gain.
The deceased was about IA years of age.
a pupil of Public School, No. l, 9th Elec.
uon district, near Laurel Grove, possessed
Of bright mind, and respectful and kind 10
-. N'.' ~oSD~aosCSs 1uA was fuucl loved by
all who knew him.
His parents have the sympathy of large
number OF friends in their sad bereavement.
ANXIOUS.
In the 9TH election district, Thursdav
August 10Th, 1891, Col. JOHN ID. FREE
MAN, In the 91st year Of his age.
Mr.. John t. II. Allston, one of the bss,
known citizens Of st Mary's county. Nd
died yesterday at the residence oil Can't K
&. Rostrup, pa South Chester street He
was IN the twenty seventh year of his age.
Mr.; Aliston was the only surviving child
OF Capt. j. j. Allsion and was q brother Of
the late Senator Joseph s. Allston, of 81
Mary's county. The deceased was an ac-
tive young man and since boyhood had
been engaged in general merchandising az
his home with his father. He was one of
the most fearless horscmen in Southern
Maryland For ten years he gathered and
carried the election returns from the lower
election districts Of his county for the SIN
and delivered them At Leonardtown. His
courage and honcmanship, coupled with
his great interest in the work enabled the
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that Almy ID known as an expert burglar
and desperate criminal.
On Saturday the democrats Of Monigom-
cry county. Nd. nominated ticket, Philip
d. Laird leading, for the Legislature
Hon. Charles B. Roberts, for Judge. carried
the Carroll county democratic primaries.
In Charles county the Farmers Alliance
demands are causing anxiety among dem
ocrats.
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A CARD.

II would be very gratifying to the DEM
ncrats Of the. 4th, 9th and It'll districts IL
the polls Of the 10th Of August would nom-
mate Mr.. j. NJ. Dent for Clerk OF the Cir
cult Court A Bayard in politics, "sans
pegr 81 sans reprochc." gentleman emil
nently qualified for the position and. who
faithfully serving his party for twenty five
years, asks now for the first recognition of
his services. Mr. Dent, if nominated, in
the fall would lead the party TO victory and
nobly sustain the record of his iilustrious
predecessor.
JACKsoSrAN DEMOCRAT.
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TCoMMUSIcARED.

lOCAAl2itAAhD.
ST. CLEMENTS BAY, Aug 90, 1891.
Messrs. Editors Next Saturday the
democrats will vote for candidates to lead
the party TO victory or defeat this fall, and
it behooyes them To vote for the right and
true men, or they will assuredly meet the
same fate they did two years ago.
Now, there is one true and tried demo
crat who has spent his whole life, his time
and his money working for the success of
the democratic party. and without his aid
and exertions there would be very little of
it LEFT in the county at this time. He has
always been in the front when success
->-1SSt gasd mon her bannas---..- =. So, -
- -" = ,,';u ssesA nor yicieses mas 'ne par.
" IN this couz- MI achieved without
himT Whenever the party went through
triumphantly you viii always find that he
was the lever that pried them on to success.
He is always working for the party; he
never tires or lets up. and should you place
his name on the ticket this fall, | know that
he will lead her to victory again as he did
six years ago. Now, acknowledgements, if
you have any patriotism or wish for the
success ofyour party go to the polls on the
29th of August and vote for J. II. NJ. Raley
TO be your candidate for Register of Wills
this fall
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There win be Tournament for the ben
eft Of St. Inigo's Church Wednesday, Sep
tember 2, 1891, 20 which the public are
cordially invited. Dinner and Supper win
be served in best style with the usual dc
Icacies Of the season. Prize for the con-
test, road cart. Riding TO begin at II a
m. sharp A match game OF baseball i'm
mediately alter dinner Come one, come
al. Olaior of the Day, B. Harris Cana
aIieF; Coronation Address, james J. Green
well; Judges, james T. Raley, A. Bur
roughs, s. c. Thompson; Herald, John II.
Abel; Marshal, w. W. Rsley.
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Col. freeman Dead.

Col. freeman uoed.
Col. John Douglas Freeman died at his
residence on st. Clements Bay, in the Sew
enth District of st. MAry's county, on the
Goth day Of August, 1891.
He was born near Port Tobacco, Charles
county, Md, on the 18th of April 1900.
He went to Georgetown, D. @, at an
carly age, where he received his education
and training in mercantile business, and
pursued that business for some years. He
married Miss E. A. Semmes, sister of
Gen. i. b Semmes, late of the U. S. Treas
ury Department, and near relation OF the
late Admiral Semmes of the Confederate
Navy, and the late Judge Samuel Middle
ton Semmes, Of Cumberland, Md.
About 1880, Col. Freeman purchased In
dian Town, a valuable farm on the Poto-
mac, Charles county, Md. and settled on it.
He was elected TO the Legislature OF Mary
land, served several terms with Gen. John
G.. Chapman, and other distinguished men
Of Charles county as colleagues, and was
a prominent and useful member of that
body. He originated the bill for the pro-
lection of the property Of married women,
and placed il in the hands Of the late John
NJ. S. Causin, who was member at the
same time to get it through the Legislature.
1t was known as the "Causin Law" In
1864, he sold his farm in Charles and settled
in St. Mary's county, where he followed
various pursuits, always highly esteemed
by all who knew him. His latter days
were spent with his daughter, Mrs. Ed.
ocrat and never failed to attend the eIec-
tons. d.
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Whilst l feel very grateful to my friends
OF the First Election District for announc.
ing me as a candidate for Judge of the
orphans Court, yet must most respect.
iully decline to be candidate on account
OF my business which requires all my time
ana attention and prevents me from under
taking such a canvass as the occasio,
would require. ALLEN c. TYLER.
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Religious.

The Rev. G. Ernest Smith, acting Dean,
assisted by the Rev. j. O. Anderson, viii
hold Conventional Services at St. Mary's
City, on. Friday. the 2ath Of August, inss;
at St. Andrews Church, on Saturday,
the 10Th inst, at Chaptico Church on Sun
day, the 30th instant, and at all All Saints,
Monday, the 3lst instant.
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u Take good care of your beard and
keep it clear Of gray hairs SO as to retain
your young looks by using Buckingham's
Dye for the Whiskers.