davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-09-22

OCatlOu. and our frcS llgnt the skies
quite as much as theirs Sergeant Ellis,
who volunteered to push through with
dispatches to Buffers command some.
where on the other side of the Bad
Lands. got back all right this morning
and says he had hardly any difficulty in
working a way through the hostiles.
That fellow. think, is going to make a
name for himself in this campaign. He
is always ready for anything that turns
up.
II hear that Brewster and Ridgeway
have had a row and do not speak. Some
of the BOYS know what it's all about, but
won't tell mo. Do you know? Now,
unless you wire TO The contrary, shall
address my next care OF Lon. warren L.
Guthrie, St Louis
Then Kenyon got letter. He was
now commanding officer of the post, and
was unremitting in his thoughtfulness
and attention to the households of the
absent officers. 1t was Rolfe who wrote
to him, and Kenyon was well nigh at
his wits end in the endcavor to conjec-
ture what it all meant.
"Nou remember my saying | could
find that stolen picture if | could but
have authority 10 search one room at the
post. Il is my conviction still that The
man who goes by the name of Ellis was
the thief. lie had lock box at the post
office in town, number twenty-three.
and letters have been forwarded to him
! here by the postmaster. two Of which
We're not addressed to Sergeant Ellis or
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-03-17

~ % protect property. Our bin OF rights
enumerates three others as having priority
Of claim-Lgs. Liberty ard the pursuit Of
happiness. What a. unsuccessful chase
Il Is 90 woman with drunken husband
and sonsi Let these reflections enter into
your consideration in determining your ac-
ton. And now in parting with the sub
jecs for the present want TO make my
adieu with the following pertinent poem,
asking each reader TO answer the queries
contained therein to themselves:
@Men don't believe in Devil now as their
forefathers used 20 dol
They're forced the door OF the broadest
creed 90 let his majesty through.
There isn'e print Of his clOyen foot or
fiery dart from his bow
To be found in earth or air to-day FIR the
world has voted Il 50.
But who il miriaS the fatal draughs that
paisss heart and brain
And loads the bier ofoach passiag gear sciEk
Ten kandrod fhonsand sgaias
Who biIghfs The bloom OF the land to-day
with the fiery breath Of hell;
IL the devil isn't and never was, wont some
body rise aud tells
Wont somebody step to the frontforthwith
and make his how and show
How the frauds and crimes of single day
spring up! We want 10 know
The devil was fairly voted out and fcourse
the DEVILS gone,
But simple people would like TO know who
carries the business on"
WoHLTHAETER
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-03-17
COMMUNICATED.

Messrs. Editors I'm my article last week
many phases of the liquor question was
neglected. 1t was my intention merely to
call the attention of my fellow-ciiizens to
the Imminent perils 10 which the most
cherished institutions of life, church, home
and school were subjected from this well
nigh universal and nc less debasing habit
What success attended this effort no one
will perhaps ever know. II, however, any
father has been caused TO refiect-if any
wife has made one more appeal TO him who
swore at the altar 10 love. protect and cher
ish her until death-if any sister has again
besought her Maynard brother to lay aside
this enemy to his manhood, then these ef-
forts were not futile. To successfully CON-
bat evil many methods or plans have been
devised by man. Laws with their penal
ties have been enacted, penalties so severe
that life itself paid the forfeit Of their OBJ
servance. Still all Of evil has not been
eradicated. II may, however, be said that
the community which pays respectful at
tention to the majesty Of the law, or yields
ready obedience to is mandates, when
that law is enacted as the result of the sciu
OF the only properly constituted source Of
power, the majority of those AFFECTED by
the operation of il, l say sue commune
ty is sure to bear the evidence of enduring
and gratifying prosperity. How stands
the matter with our county? Measured by
this criticism, where are we in LIES camp
ing groundg The lawful control of this
curse is merely nominal il its spirit is thor.
oughly observed. Little respecti is paid TO the
requirements slight rs they are lam credit
ably. informed 10. Stare are places in 81.
Mary's dealing out this drug to the unfortu-
mates who have not even the semblance of
license, Others without question sell il
20 minors. In conversation with child of
- years, unusually bright for his years and
environment, was assured by him that he
could buy all the whiskey he wanted, eth
er for himself or any one else, provided he
had the money. What a sad, what a de-
2lorable state Of affairs this eyinces. Not
satisfied with administering TO the gross
tastes an .appeti es Of maturer years, but
with demenical glee poisoning the very
source from which ali manhood SPRING.
our youth. Hog many fathers in ST. Ma
rye are permeated with the feeling that I
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-03-17
COMMUNICATED. ]
THE GROUNDHOG,
JOHN +. DENT.


BUDD's CREEK, Nd, March 15-Messrs.
Edilors.-The ground hog is a alternating
animal. He makes his. appearance about
the second day of February. If the day is
fair he returns to his hole and remains un-
Ill the fifteenth of March. Ii the latter day
is fair, he returns again TO his hole and
stays three weeks longer, after which time,
we may expect good weather for the
balance of the year. The ground hog is
about the size OF the raccoon, which he
very much resembles, except that the
stripes run lengthwise his body instead Of
around him like the coon. His head how
ever is shaped like muskrats. If the
weather, at the most disagreeable time of
the year, is controlled by the grounding,
think il would be q good idea to have
them exterminated, and the weather placed
in the keeping of some other animal. The
only uses, 10 which, the grounding is put,
that know of, are his flesh, which is not
very savory, his skin, which does not sell
for as much as the coons, and the sport
gotten out of him in fight The fighting
is real fine fun, but one ought to have
little dog to help him, as he cannot very
well manage the fight by himself. With
two little dogs and a grounding the fight
ing is very enjoyable. One of the little
dogs should be brave and old with his
teeth worn off, the other should be little
timid, bat having good teeth. Il doesn't
matter about the groundhog's teeth, though
it would be better for the dogs if he had
none. Groundhogs don't often climb trees,
but make their homes by burrowing in the
When one has found his residence. two
little dogs should be taken TO his abode and
the older one viii at once, If he has had
experience in such sport, dive into the
groundhog's hole and bring him out 1t
will be sometime before the young dog
will know where to take hold. as the old
dog and grounding win present the APP
pearance of being single, rolling, animat-
ed ball. Few dogs, however, without good
teeth, can stand so close contact with the
grounding for any considerable length of
time, but Will soon release his hold. when
the grounding will Immediately endeavor
to escape TO his den. Now is the lime for
the young dog. He will pitch into the
fight with a vim and will perhaps stand
10 the music long enough for the old dog
To recruit bis courage. Ifhe does not, the
grounding will escape 10 his hole and the
same scene will have TO be enacted over
again. Blast the groundhogs! / wish they
were all dead.
Yours Truly,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-03-17

graxed. Mr. J. r Abeli thouehs that Sur
ward wheat could be grszei Without dam
age until il began 20 joint Mr.. J. ]. AL.
vey was Of the opinion that the track:
made BY the sheep was IN excellent pre-
paration Cor the clover seed AL agreed
however, that wheat should rot be graxed
when the land IL very wet Mr. Payne
proposed that the next subject should be
hogs aud the effect Of their roofing on land
intended for cultivation Next meeting at
Mr.. Clyde Abeifs second Saturday Of April
at O'Clock p. IN Cemmissee, Messrs. j. 8.
Alvey, Cough and johnson. A unani-
nous vote Of thanks was rendered Mr.
johnson and his amizble sister. Mrs E N.
Matiingly, fIr their hosritable and kind
reception Of the club.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-03-17

Court will begin Monday next Come
and bring the printer dollar.
Sheriff Thompson and family have re
moved TO Leonardtown and have taken
the rooms formerly occupied by Mrs. Sarah
Hayden.
We aie pleased to learn that Mr.. John
G. Cryer, who has been quite sick. is much
improved. We hope John will soon be all
right again.
The Steamer Sue left Baltimore Tuesday
evening last on her first trip for the season,
Our shippers will be glad 70 see her again
on the route.
The six weeks of grounding weather Is
over and unless his hogship saw double
shadow we ought soon 20 have "a spell' Of
fair weather.
Mr.. james T Abel, of Newtown hun
dred, is the possessor of lamb with four
well-developed ears and one imperfectly
developed ear.
II is now in order for the St. Mary's men
who expected but little from Governor
Brown TO arise and remark that they have
not been disappointed.
jeremiah Jordon proprietor of Jordan's
Hotel this village, has purchased the
Bridge Farm near this village formerly
owned by Mrs. Egbert.
Gov Brown has nominated Mr.. William
A. Fcnwick, formerly of this town now of
Loreley. magistrate for the eleventh dis
trict of Baltimore county.
We are told that Dr. Thomas A. Lynch
realized $500 from the sale of his horses
advertised in recent issues of the BEACON.
Clyde Hampton sold for $500.
Remember, that beginning Monday next
the Levy Court will sit for one week at
their Office for the purpose of noting Trans
fers, Additions and Attachments.
Last week a fine black horse belong
ing TO Mr.. j. Dona;us Thompson of this
neighborhood, died suddenly. The animal
was valuable one and Mr. Thompson had
but recently refused $l45 for him.
Recently in Georgetown. d. c., the wild
ow of the late Cornelius Barber died at a
ripe old age. She was the mother OF Mr..
John A. Barber, Of the Budd's Creek neigh
borhood, this county, and was pious Chris
tain woman.
We do not know the exact status of the
St Mary's local bills in the Legislature.
Those which have been introduced have
been noted in this and previous issues but
We have not seen whether any of them
have yet reached their third reading and
final passage.
Two little children of Mr. J. Robt Raley,
of Patuxent, died recently and mortuary
tribute 90 them was sent US, which, We re-
gret 20 say, has been mislaid and conse-
quently We cannot print. Mr.. Raley lost
his children within few weeks of each
other and has the sympathy of wide cir
Gle of friends in his great bereavement
Mr.. j. Norman Carpenter has received
an appointme1tin Tobacco warehouse, No
., under Inspector Claggett, of Prince
Georges and we are told that ST. Mary's
is TO receive two screw-men, one stay floor
man and three of the back gang in the
different houses. We have not yet heard
who the appointees 10 the last named
places are but hope they will be as good
warehouse men and as true Democrats as
the gentleman whose name heads this
item.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-03-17
downtown Locals.


The 10Th instant no doubt will remain
verdant in the memories Of our citizens for
an indefinite time During the morning
the clouds " ere dark and lowering. The
mercury assembled 10 65', and the frogs in
the ponds near by necessarily crooked.
Time passed quickly and by 2p. m. a
heavy storm accompanied with lightning
and thunder burst upon us. The electric
ity was brilliant. the datonation deafening,
aud the rain poured in torrents. After the
storm sub ilod, flakes Of snow commenced
h descend which continued for a few min
utcs, then, thicker and thicker they came
and by o'clock, the surroundings present.
ell Switzerland like appearance.
Just before the bell of st. Michels sound
ell forth its monotonous notes, the rays of
the sun gladdened the hearts Of the des-
pondnr, and we humbly meditated on
the ways Of heavens eternal King, which
gave serenity TO our mind; for as the poet
truthfully and beautifully says,
"There must be rough, cold weather,
And winds and rains so wild:
Not all good things together
Come 10 Us here, my child"
Tho w. and B. Club met promptly at
$3.50 p. m, on Saturday last, and as there
was no business of consequence % transact
the Chairman announced that the sporting
bachelor near old-St. Inigo's would make a
few remarks relative to the subject which
was selected by the committee ut the last
meeting & death like stiffness prevailed
for several moments, then stir TO the
right, aud our friend arose and said:
Sir, Ii cannot surely be denied that a
part of human life is made miserable by
pursuing shadows. Cleopatra INDUCED in
mythical pursuits, which finally caused
her 10 commit suicide by taking poison in
order to avoid being led captive to Rome
70 grace the triumph of Octavius. Bene-
dict Arn6ld's mind was made abnormal by
false imaginalions. and made him say to
Talleyranl: II am the only man born in
the New World who can raise his hand to
God and say, that have not friend-not
one In all America" When the Argo-
norac expedition sailed from loichos Tor
the purpose of recovering the golden fleece,
did not tie commander Jason and those
who accompanied him pursue a mythg
Sir, tme %ouid fail me to give illustrations,
and viii close by saying that the crafty
man most certainly INDUCES a false IN
agination; for when he thinks he walks in
the dark al lis uratar,cas ~. ~, tra,,s,,.,
ent that be that runs may read them. As
our friend resumed his seat, round Of
applause greeted him. Business demand
Ing our presence elsewhere, we bid good
bye, and just as we possad outof the room,
We beard SOMEONE remark that the
BEAcoHs reporter would be present 10
Pasi Try into things II il rained snakes.
20 elck nesst0 report, and Cupid has
jncascd bis arrows for season.
AzzAsA.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-03-17

Mr. Richard II. Clagett, prominent cit
izcn 81 The 5th district. in this county, and
residing II Swami Point, was married on
Tuesday, Tie Is, instant. The bride is Mise
Gwiuhelte, the attractive daughter of Judge
Slye, 81 ST. Mary's county. The groom is
pro peruus ana popular widower, and
since his second matrimonial venture has
been the recipient of innnmerable wishes
for the prosperity and happiness Of himself
and charming bride. With them we join
with the wish that they may have all the
pleasures that happy married life can af-
ford.--Port Tobacco Independent
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-03-17
COMMUNICATED.
OAKLEY, Nd, March -, 1892.

OAKLEY, Nd, March IL, 1892.
Eds. Of Beacon II had hoped should
not again be under the necessity of asking
you to publish anything more from me,
growing out of the discussion of the high
license question, the importance and JUS
tice of which have attracted so much no.
tice and such able advocacy. But find
in your issue of the 10th instant an article
from Doct Blackstone, which is nothing, il
not personal, and demands of me notice
of the same character. First. thank you
for correcting one of his assumed facts, for
which he is so remarkable, which could
easily have been corrected, nearer his
home, if he had wished, and saved himself
from being hoisted by his own torpedo.
But such an inquiry did not suit his pur-
pose, as he doubtless wished to make a
slapderous imputation against the supposed
author of the letter, to which the published
letter was reply.
The author of that letter is above the
reach of any such slanderous imputations;
and i certainly do not feel that need any
defence against such when they emanate
from Doct Blackstone.
JOHN +. DENT.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-03-17
ornhans, ceurt.

Saturday, March 12. Court met-all the
officers present. Answer OF johnson Higgs
and others 10 caveat to viii of late John Fl.
WEIGH flied, &c.
Petition to compel William Woodland,
guardian 70 Augustus Woodland and others,
to gige counter security, filed and granted.
Bond Of James Jordan, admr. C. t. a., OF
Thomas Jordan filed and approved and
order tor sale granted at usual terms upon
return Of inventory.
CouT adjourned 10 Monday, March 81,
instant
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-03-17
lCoMMuSIcATFp,


Tie Brittan's Neck Farmers Club met
at the residence Of Mr. John IT. johnson.
Present 70 members Messrs. j. T. Abel,
II. NJ. III. Yates and j. G. Cryer were alb
sent on account of sickness Mr.. Il. Il.
Yates was elected an honorary member.
Proceedings OF last meeting read Mr..
Davis moved 10 postpone the adoption Of
same until next meeting, which was beaten
by 0 to33. Mr.. J. p. Abel moved 10 adopt
the proceedings as reported. Carried. This
gave some dissatisfaction to the great re
greet Of the members present. Mr.. z. T..
Mattingly moved 10 exYel any member
making political motion hereafter Car.
ricd by full vote. The report Of the ex :
aiming committee read as follows: We
have found the wheat crop looking well;
stock In good quarters and in fair con1i-
ton; sheep, hogs and horses the same; to-
bacco neatly handled and sticks nicely
piled mp in barn; nice lot of clover hay on
hand; farming implements under cover and
in good condition; would recommend corn
house separate from barn; house and sur
roundings neat and tidy.
Mr.. Cough moved TIA. the chair appoint
q committee of three % examine the Ter
sey calf purchased from the Agricultural
College. Messrs J. J. Alvey, T. +. John
son and Leo Wathen were appointed. A
motion 10 pay for the calf by subscription
was deferred TO next meeting. The sub.
iect, sheep and the management Of sheep,
was then taken up. Mr.. Davis preferred
the oxforddowns crossed with the Lester
shire rs the best OF all-purpose sheep. Mr..
Cough preferred the Southdown; had q
ram OF that breed weighing l75 pounds;
lambs should be fed separate from the sheep;
had never seen a fiock confined the, did
not degenerate and that peaning was not
prof against dogs, Mr. Johns n faysrcl
shelter but not confinement In reierenee
10 sheep grazing wheat. Mr.. j. r. Johnsor
thought that only good wheat should b
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-03-17

4sVSA4 Ae8Aslano1s
Since our last issue We notice the follow
ing local legislation. Leave 70 introduce
bits has been granted 10 Mr. Garner 20 au-
thorize the construction OF an additional
schoolhcass in ST. Mary's county; 10 M.
Combs for the better protection Of game in
81 Mary's county.
Bills reported favorably and read first
time: Mr.. Combs for the erection Of two
school-houses in St. Mary's county; also,
to prescribe the compensation and regulate
the sessions Of the Orphans Court for ST.
Mays County; also, 10 allow the States
Attorney Of ST. Mary's county additional
compensation; also, TO regulate the COM
pensation Of jurors, baiIiffs, &c, for ST.
Mary's county.
The bill TO refund to William A. Lyon 3
sum Of money enormously paid into the
State Treasury has passed both Houses.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-03-17

A certificate of incorporation of the
National Sanitary Co, was flied for record
yesterday with Thomas b. Ferguson, Har-
=. Anderson, Clayton NJ. limerick, Horatio
S. Tavcau, Bartlett 5. Johnson, John
Jeweu, Parry Lee Downs and Ralph
Walsh asjncorporators. The capital stock
is 100000, and it is divided into 1000
shares, II is organized for carrying on a
manufacturing and industrial business -
Sun, Of February %. Mr.. J. Perry Abel
is agent for this company and solicits a
share Of the public's patronage.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-03-17
Ron ofHonor.
: is the roll Of honor Of ST.

The following is the roll Of honor Of s
Mary's Academy.
Estelle Hayden, Daisy Longmore,
Mollie Foxwell, Madge Duke,
Eta Parsons, Gussie Hayden,
Susie Abel, Della Abel,
Violet Matiingly, Nancy Combs,
Katie Shanks, Edna Hayden,
Mamie Morgan, Bernie Combs,
Lillian Burroughs, Bessie Duke,
Eugcuia Smith, Marie Longmore,
CiHe CIyer, Lucille Matiingly,
Ellen Ford, Mamie Milburn,
Myrtle Long, Sue Raley.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-03-17
Windswept.

Windswept.
We had all sorts Of weather Thursday Of
last week, March 18th instant. The sun
shone, it rained, hailed and showed and the
wind blew with cyclonic fury. In the
storm centres trees were uprooted and bro
ken of and barns were blown over. The
direction Of the storm was from West 70
East. The damage thus far reported is:
fences on Tudor Hall and Race Track
blown down; cedar trees near the "mouth
Of the lane" uprooted; barn on Sisters farm
blown down and road cart and buggy
broken; John A. Camalier's house I'M
rooted and several OF his shade trees blown
down; barn on Mr.. James Matiingly's place
blown down and wagon broken; three best
barns on DIR. Phil Edelen's farm blown
over; centre post of barn on White Point
broken and building moved out OF plumb,
&c &c On DIR. Edelen's farm Mr.. j. g..
Greenwell, the tenant, had fortunately
turned his stock out of the barns before the
storm came. During the night the wind
changed and turned the tin of Mr.. Cana
lier's roof back, partially recovering the
dwelling. In addition to the damage re-
ported to us the Enterprise notes the blow
ing down of barn on "Johnson's Neck"
and the side of another blown off and the
moving of large barn at "Ellenborough."
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-03-17

A sad incident of family coming near
being frozen by bothering with those cheap,
worthless stoves that are being palmed OF
on the public, when, suddenly, in the nick
Of time, comes relief by one of those un
matched stOees at the Brown Store. Leon
ardiown. When you rant s stove. not a
soye in name, but a stove TO make Won
proud all the days TO come. call on John
sUns-adv.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-03-17
Burinoss Locals.

Mrs. Laura A. Jones has received a:lot
Of new Spring hats, flowers and stylish
dress goods which will be ready for exhi-
bltion during Court.
Herbert p. Moore, ofMoore's Hotel, has
received from the city some Of the finest
whistles, wines and cigars The market can
afford. Also, full supply of corn, oats
and hay. 81 that are hungry and thirsty
should give him CALI.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-03-17
FOR SHERIFF.

Messrs. Filters: Please sunounce w.
". WATERS, as q suitable candidate for
the next Sherifaliy subject TO the decision
OF The Democratic party and say that he
will De warmly supportea ali over the
cnnnty and especially by the
Nov 10 CITE
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-03-17

A desirable farm, one mile from Leon.
ardtawn, and containing about 200 acres
IL has fine buildings and Is well adapted
to all the staple crops Of the section, and
particularly 20 fruits and vegetables.
veil watEred. For terms and particular
apply 70 CHARLES v. HAYDEN.
Sept 25-tf. LcOnardiown. Nd
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-03-17
Saint bEary's Beacon
COUNTY NEWS.


As1-l W.
There viii be preaching at Dit. Zion, NJ.
Z. Church Sunday, March Goth at II
o'clock a. n and st. Paul's $3.50 p. m, by
Rev. ". e. Brian; -Ee