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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-29

St. Hary's 'seninary.-We had hoped
20 have been able TO give our readers an
extended account in this weeks paper Of
the Commencement exercises Of st. Mary's
Seminary, but have been unable to obtain
the necessary data. We are told that the
essays were very good and we would have
been pleased to reproduce them could we
have obtained copies. To Messrs. Key and
Camalicr we are indebted for programmes,
list Of honors, etc. On the programme we
note the names Of Misses Moore, Shanks,
Bronze, Miles and Thomas of our county,
and are told that they each performed their
parts exceedingly well. Miss Julia Elise
Heating, niece Of the ex Comptroller was
the only graduate and spoke the valedictory
which is said to have been very good
indeed. The honors of the school were
awarded as follows: The medal for English
10 Miss Blanche Hayward; medal for
French, Miss Bessie Adams; medal for
greatest improvement in vocal music TO
Miss Bessie T. Turner; greatest improve
ment in instrumental music TO Miss Blanche
Hayward; medal for department, Miss Belle
Catch. Hon. G. G. Magruder, OF Upper
Marlboro, delivered the address which was
an able and scholarly production. The
attendance was large.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-29

Our County Finanees.-Tuesday last,
the County Commissioners met, fixed the
tax rate for the ensuing year at 90 cents on
the 800 and signed the levy list. The
Board has made good showing and, we
think deserves great credit for its work. 1t
has wiped out the usual road deficiency,
has adjusted the county's accounts with
the different asylums, has stricken from the
books thousands Of dollars of insolyencies,
which had previously been allowed to re-
main upon the books, and has placed
enough new property upon the books to
increase the basis.
Had il not been for the great increase in
the criminal business of the county during
the past year, our tax rate would now be
but little over so cents. We print below a
recapitulation of the levies Of 1892 and
1898, and invite careful comparison OF
the different items. It will appear there
from that wherever the Commissioners
had control, the expenses decreased. A
casual glance at the items for juries, wit
nesses, &c, will show the most careless OBJ
server a great difference in the amounts re.
quired in the different years. The Board
has managed well and comparison of the
following figures prove il:
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vii, Of the Late Matthew shsirburr


The will Of the late Matthew Sheirburn
has been filed in the Orphans Court for
St. Mary's county. The viii gives Mary
Marion Sheirburn two thousand dollars for
her services in waiting upon the testatof
before and during his last illness and
then directs shat all the rest and residue Of
the estate be divided equally between Mary
Marion sheirburh, Edmund Lowe Sheir-
burn. Eloise Yates Sheirbul n Herbert and
Joseph Francis Sheirburn. Mary Marion
Sheirburn and John Franklin Ching are
named as Executors. 4 caveat 10 the will
Il 10 be filed. The value Of the estate il
variously estimated at between $4,000 and
$4,000.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-29
by requestl
On the death Of General Washington.
by 4 YOUNG LADY.

Copied from the Ulster county IN. "
Gazette of January 4, 1900.
What means that solemn dirge that strikes
my carr
What means those mOurntul sounds
why shines the tear?
Why toll the bells the awful knell of fate!
Ah,-why those signs that do my fancy
state!
Wherein turn the general gloom appears,
Those mourning badges fill my soul with
fears,
Hark,-Youder rueful noise.-'tis DONE
It's done,-
The silent tomb invades our Washington!
Must virtues exalted, yield their breath?
Must bright perfection find relief in
death?
Must mortal greatness fall?-a glorious
name,
What then is riches, honour and true
fame?
The august chief, the father and friend,
The generous patriot-Let the muse COM
mend,
Columbia's glory, and Mount Vernon's
pride,
There lies cnshTlnd with numbers al MS
side,
There let the sigh respondent from the
breast,
Heave in rich number!-let the glowing
Zest,
OF refulgent beam with graceful love;
And the sable mourning our attiictiOn
prove.
Weep.-kindred mortals-weep!-no more
you'll find,
a man so just, so pure, so firm in mind;
Rejoicing Angels, hail the heavenly sage!
Celestial Spirits greet the wonder of the
Agel
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-29

Sister Bernice Miss May GreenwelD l.
II g. Mary's conven, near Leonardiown.
Mr. and Miss Riggles. Of Washington are
visiting their cousin, Mr.. Joseph A. Dillow,
ofLeonardiows.
The recent rains have greatly benefited
growing crops and have afforded Q season
10 finish tobacco planting.
Barber and Pinkney the condemned
murderers Of Francis Bowie are TO be
hanged in Upper Marlboro, Friday next.
the 30th instant
Miss yeva Leach and Mr.. b. +. Moore,
Of Washington. spent last week with the
family Of Mr. William F. Leach, Of Brit
tan's Neck.
Mr.. Oscar L. Dean, Of this district, re-
ports that Monday last, hail slightly dam
aged the growing corn and tobacco OF his
neighborhood
The Plank Bridge, near Leonardtown,
has been closed preparatory for repairs
made necessary by the recent collapse of
one of the sills.
Tuesday night last, Mr.. J. Robert Yates,
of screen Hill," near Leonardtown. had
four of his sheep killed by dogs. The dog
was killed "Wednesday morning
We have on hand favOrs of correspon-
dents which reached us Tuesday evening
too late TO get into type for to-day's paper.
They viii be printed next week.
Mr. A. Claude Hayden, Of Baltimore, has
been visiting bis relatives and friends in
81. Mary's. Mr.. Hayden is looking we'll
and shows no III effects from his railroad
accident
A new postoffice has been established at
ColtOn's Point, St Mary's county, Nd. with
Lewis N. Hoges, ST., postmaster. The new
postoffice will be supplied by special service
from Oakley, four miles northeast
Among the recent arrivals at Leonard
town, we note: Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. A.
Moore, Bernard Duke, Legarde Jones, s.
L. Bean, Benz. G. Colt and Ii. W. Heine.
man. of Baltimore, w. Wv. Weaver and
wife, G. Ii. Russell and Mrs. A Z. Bell and
daughters, of Washington, ID. q.
The Prince Georges Agricultural Fair
Association have arranged for races at Up
per Marlboro on July 4th, proximo. All
Southern Maryland horses are entitled 10
enter. Racing will begin on arrival of
Pope's Creek Line and will end in time for
return by same route.
Read the new schedule of the Maryland
u Virginia Steamboat Company. This
company has reduced the freight.on tobac-
co, has just laid in new lot OF grain sacks
which it loans its patrons, free of charge,
and has increased our transportation facil-
tiles by the addition Of another steamer.
The tax rate of ST. Mary's for 1898 is 90
cents and we are told that but for the heavy
increase in the criminal business of the
| county the rate would have been at least
10 cents lower. We hope the Circuit Court
will actively cooperate with the Commits
sioners during the coming fiscal year and
| further reduce the rate
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-29
cHURcH-xARY LoxER.

Very strange does it seem to the worldly
mind that while empires and kingdoms
have sprung up and basked awhile in daz-
cling splendor, only to crumble away or
fall with a crash into unutterabIe ruin,
there is our kingdom against which the
storms of over eighteen centuries have
beaten with unahating fury, only to add
new lustre to her crown, and 10 bring new
dominions under the sway of her sceptre.
Mobiles have left their ancestral halls TO
dedicate themselves more unreservedly to
her service while kings have deemed il
more glorious TO be numbered among her
subjects than to wear the diadem. There
is not rank or condition in life in which
the grand old Church Of the ages" has
not found faithful and devoted champions
who were ready TO sacrifice all, ever life
itself to promote the glory of her name.
Thousands have paid the penalty Of their
devotion by shedding the last drop Of their
blood in her defence. Theirs was indeed
severe trial and their reward Is proper
toned to the sublimity oil their heroism.
The nations too who have submitted to
her gentle sway, have been richly recon-
pensed for like the philosophers stone
which "turns everything il touches into
gold" her magic touch has gilded with
sanctity and wisdom many horizon hiih-
erto shrouded in ignorance and superstition.
Her enemies have accused her or being
opposed TO liberty, but the very laws under
which they enjoy the blessing of freedom
were framed by the wisdom OF her most
loyal sons. They say that she discourages
learning and literature, that she Is q foe 10
art and science and that her teachings ar
directly opposed to the spirit Of progress
Who was it that preserved the light Of
science and literature during the dark
night of the middle ages. Who - Il that
opened the passage 10 new World and
planted side by side, the standard Of the
cross and the banner Of liberty? Who was
it that first labored TO ciyilize the savage
tribes Of our forests? The Indians reve--
ence for the BLACK robed Chief" speaks
volumes of praise for the spirit of faith and
zeal that animated these tireless soldiers
of the cross. We need only call TO mind
again the history Of our ancestors 70 see
how tremendously civil and religious liber-
ty may be blended.
Very appropriately has our native State
been styled the "Land o: the Sanctuary
May the children Of that sanctuary keep the
light of faith burning brightly through
future ages. and may the fidelity Of the
Catholic TO the church and the State, cement
more closely the union that exists between
them. And now while we twine these
graceful folds as q symbol of their mutual
support let Us sing in the same sweet strain
the praises of our State, our Nation and our
Faith.
We would be pleased 20 give an account
of the other parts Of the exercises but
space in your columns viii not permit.
Sufficient is il to say that, the dramatic and
musical parts Of the program. as publish
ed by you last week, were exccIlently ren-
dered and received much applause.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-29

ReIiEious.-There will be preaching at
St. Paul's n z. Church Sunday, July q,
1893
Christ Church, Chaptico.
Saturday at p. NJ. Confirmation Glass.
Sunday at 10 A. NJ. Sunday School.
at II Service and Sermon.
All are cordially invited.
The new Rector, Rev z. Vail. Spinosa,
succeeding the Rev. Ernest McGill, now
has charge Of 81. Andrews Parish, in this
county, and requests Us 10 state that there
will be Divine Service at ST. Andrews
Church on next Sunday, July End, at 1890
o'clock, A. NJ. and at ST. Peters, in Leon
ardtown, at A O'Clock, p. VI.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-29
Are You Insured.

IL MOI, now is the time to provide your.
self and family with bottle of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera ami DiarrhGa Remedy
. an insurance against any serious results
from an attack of bowel complaint during
the summer months Il is almost certain
TO be needed and should be procured at
once No other remedy can take its place
or do its work. 25 and so cent bottles for
sale by VIM +. Greenwell & Son, Leonard
town, Nd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-29
He Dfdn't Say 10.
HOLLYWOOD, June 26th, 1893.

HOLLYWOOD, June 26th, 1898.
MessTs Editors Il notice in the BEACON
Of week before last you copy a report from
Baltimore newspaper to the effect that
had said would be re-nominated and
elected 10 the Senate. positively deny
saying any such thing and to my recollec-
ton have never been interviewed upon tie
subject by any newspaper reporter. Please
insert this in your paper and greatly oblige,
Yours, very Respectfully,
WASHINGTON WILKINSON.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-29
COUNTY NEWS.

Orphans court.-Tuesday, June "a,
1898. Court met-all the officers present.
Mary s. Neale was appointed guardian
to Lucinda Dyson. colored, insane.
Petition Of James r. Ryce for guardian
ship of Ethel J. z. Montgomery filed and
order passed to notify Joseph Montgomery.
Court adjourned TO Tuesday, July nth,
proximo.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-29
JOSEPH H. MILBURN.
BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR
IeonardtoWn. Nd.

Estimates furnished and all work done
promptly and in workmanlike manner.
Also Agent for the Canton Steel Roofing
pompany. the best and cheapest roofing in
the world. Samples and prices furnished
on application.
Juue 10 S9-tfI
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-29
A. s. BENVILLE g. CO.,
DRY GOODS, IT GENERAL
BOOTS and SHOES.

RIDGE, Md. April -, 1892.
After the excitement Of our Assessment
Bill and the criticism Of the same is over.
the next matter Of importance is where we
We can get our Spring and Summer Milf
merry, Dress Goods, Clothing for our fami.
lies. You will solve the problem by call.
ing at the popular house of
A. S. BENVILLE & co,
where you can select from a stock of goods
purchased with care and with the experi.
ence Of years and al such reasonable fp.
ures that all can be served from the chea1-
est 10 the finest dress goods.
The same may be said Of the Millinery
Department Also, Ladies' and Children
Shoes speciality.
Our large stock cannot be enumerated
but suffice il 70 say all our patrons can
come and they will find the goods and
prices To suit, notwithstanding our Assess
ment bill is a failure.
With kind regards % all our patrons we
are the Store for the PEOPLE.
A. 5. BENVILLE d co.
y. b. LADIES' Hats trimmed
free Of charge.
April %, 1s92-tf
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-29
1892.
WINTER.

pa our new Fall
Of Dry Goods.
cted with great
/, and when yon
to see novelties
hlly found else.
io our competi.
u Ladies' Dress
with us. They
pear comprises
The stock of
wels and Table
I IL worth your
a IS California
aovely Silks and
Pr 25c. red twill
lods TO be found
Iy's Light Grey
ur coats runin
They are long.
assure 80 and "a
\ ped. Seeing il
kck up what we
1us we will save
rs. Nal orders
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-29
(CoxxuxrcArEp.


Messrs. Editors Your account o. the
commencement exercises Of st. Mary's
Academy. Leonardtown, was necessarily
brief, owing 10 the short time elspsing be-
tween the close Of the exercises and the
issue Of your paper. II i not the writer's
intention TO give detailed account Of the
many excellent portions Of the program,
but simply TO call attention to some parts
Of the same which, in his opinion, merit
more than a passing mention All enjoy
ed the exercises in every part and encomi-
ums could be lavished upon teachers and
pupils for the great care and application
necessary in achieving the great success.
OF the parts Of the program which show
ed originality, the first in order was the
Salutatory, by Miss Maggie Combs This
was delivered with great grace and conf
dence and bore marks Of training and care.
l take pleasure in reproducing it here.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-29
plCT !. YATES.
| Clerk
| MOTEL,
n, Md,

", and invites a
Pi the travelling
hnd corn, there
~ nothing, ana
ped your horses
btel tor % cents
ION 10 the bar,
PARTICULAR. We
|e of liquors, d.
+, and sell il 10
|oroughly reno
| class condition
pc and transient
will guarantee
|tcl in Southern
ana if you are
Joe made.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-29
JNO. n. DRISOOR,
General Commission Merchant,
zee .. charlie. "a. Ce~asr Of Cesway.
BALTIMORE, ND.
Grain. Isbasss, Vegetables fruit. Oysisn FisA.
and frstk d E1sr Kind.
Handled promptly and 10 the Best Advan-
tage.

REFER BY PERMISSION to:
j. w. Hall, President First National Bank,
Baltimore, Nd; Henry Williams. Agent
Weems' Line Steamers, Baltimore, Nd. /;
James Edmonds, Cashier National Bank of
Commerce, Baltimore. Maryland.
We have with as Mr. T. ID. r. BEAN,
who viii give his special attention TO the
inspection and sale Of tobacco. His famil-
iarity with the trade and his experience as
q salesman will be 9 guarantee for the best
prices and prompt returns.
April 20, est
Nm. n. MOORE. mo. MuDD.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-29

/ Woman as AS
good home aud
hrty. Apply at
|pwn.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-29
FOR SALE.

A farm of43l-2 acres, SO arabic and the
balance in timber, situate near Oakley, 7th
district, on Canoe Creek. A new dwelling
in good order. Convenient TO churches,
wharves, stores and school. Apply 20
ROBERT +. LONG,
Oakley, ST. Mary's county, or
10. +. MORGAN,
Attorney, Leonardtown, Md.
Aug ii I'll
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-29

Copied from the Ulster county IN. "
Gazette of January 4, 1900.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-29
lOrggan

bn 10 his many
sit his STORE
of fashionable
IS.
II always keep
peoples prices.
patrons every
and if there be-
prices l mean
Sdtown.
lCS.
y priced. Call
ing, Ginghams,
pre- purchasing
les
Fall and make q
~ that you will
per.
HAS,.
nd prices lower
III please young
HOthinG.
! boys wear. l
hd nObbiest line
l am emphati-
rade
RGAN,
RardlOvn, Nd.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-12-10
Found.

TAKEN UP Came to my place about the
i LIST of July, one brown mare, weight about
900 pounds, Mexican brand on left hip. Any
one proving same and paying for advertise
ment and pasture, W. L. GEORGE.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-12-10
SCENES AT THE SEAS BOTTOM.
A Tutor at the Paris University Succeeds
in Taking Submarine Photographs.

A Tutor at the Paris University Succeeds
in Taking Submarine Photographs.
M. Louis Bouton, tutor at the Paris
university, who has been for some time
distinguished by his submarine investi-
cations and geological treatises on the
Red sea, has now, says the Paris
Figaro, succeeded in taking photo
graphs of sights which he encountered
in the depths of the sea. Descending
by means of divers dress, this gen
tleman manages to carry with him
small camera specially constructed for
the purpose. After trying for some
time to operate in the natural light to
be had at the bottom of the sea, he
found that it was too weak to produce
photographs, so he next attempted
with magnesium to obtain flash that
would enable him to take by the in
Simultaneous process. He contrived a
small spirit lamp resting on bottle of
oxygen and covered by a glass shade,
and into this lamp he threw some
magnesia by means of an india-rubber
ball which was pressed for the pur-
pose.
At each flash thus obtained photo
graph was produced. These expert
ments have been made in a quiet bay
near the coast, in the archaeological
laboratory at Banyulser-Mer, but the
success which has attended them leads
to the hope that soon we may venture
further ahead. Already dreams of au-
tomato apparatus are not wanting
which could be sunk and return with
pictures of the deep sea such as no
mortal eye has ever beheld. M. Bou-
ton relates that while he was busy
with his experiments large numbers of
fish and other creatures that inhabit
the depths Of the sea gathered round
the spot with evident curiosity about
the nature of the proceeding. But
they showed no fear. When he tried
to touch or catch them they merely
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-12-10
ORDINANCE NO. 156.

ga ordinance annexing to the City of Phoenix
the north one-half of the southeast one quar-
ter OF section eight, and the north one-half of
southwest one quarter OF section eight, all of
said fractions OF sections situate in township
one north, range three east of the ella and Salt
River base and meridian, in Maricopa county,
Arizona territory"
Whereas, petition in writing, signed by the
owners of over one half in value, as shown by
the last assessment of Maricopa county, Ari-
IONA territory, which was the last assessment OF
said property of the north one-half OF the south
east one quarter of section eight, and the north
one half of the southwest one quarter of section
eight, all of said fractions of sections situate in
township one north, range three east OF ella
and Salt River base and meridian, in Maricopa
county, Arizona territory, which property is
contiguous to the City of Phoenix and not here
tofore embraced within the limits of sale city,
has been presented to the Common Council of
the City of Phoenix, asking that said described
property be annexed to and made part OF the
City of Phoenix.
Now, therefore, the Common Council of Phoe-
nix do ordain as follows:
SECTION l.
The north one-half of the southeast one quar-
ter of section eight, and the north one-half of
the southwest one quarter of section eight all
of said fractions of sections, situate in township
one north, range three east OF G1la and Salt
river base and meridian, in Maricopa county,
Arizona territory, is hereby annexed to and
made part of the City of Phoenix, and shall
uCloAoOA oS PoTU dhU Va oe.AN SAsy AVA "AA
purposes whatsoever.
SECTION II.
This ordinance shall be in force and effect
from and after its passage and publication &C
cording to law.
Passed by the Common Council this 7th day of
December, A. d. 1898.
Approved this It'll day of December, 1898.
[SeaL[ P.J. COLE,
Attest Mayor.
ED. SCHWARTZ.
City Recorder,
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-12-10

TEMPE HOTEL, ROBERT BOWEN, PROP.
i Set irst-class table and has pleasant
rooms. in Tempe, Ariz.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-12-10

CTRAYED-srayed from Boyle's ranch, on
y the Arizona canal, eight head of horses,
four bronchos branded L on the left hip, and
amongst the latter is a big grey about 16 hands
high. Any one returning same will be re-
warded. w. L. GEORGE.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-12-10
To Exchange.

Advertising under this heading &c. per word
per insertion, subject to discounts for time and
space.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-12-10
TRY THEM.

A SHORT needle in sewing.
TuRPENTINE for grease on velvet or
cloth.
REMOVING ink from boards with.
muriatic acid, afterward washed with
water
A SHEET of white paper on dark ia
BILE cover, if you must work at it at
night.
ONE ounce of borax, two ounces of
shellac, one pint of boiling water, for
q glue or cement.
REMOVING marking ink from linen
with a solution of cyanuret of POTASH
um, applied with camels hair brush,
and rinsed in cold water.
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moved aside to evade his grasp, but
were not disturbed, nor did they move
away to any great distance from the
spot in which they were interested.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-12-10
For Sale.


100 ACRES of land, one block from Capitol
addition and four blocks from the Washington
street electric line, now under construction.
Price 5000 per acre.
200 LOTS in Neahr's addition from $150 to
5000 each. These lots are located from to 10
blocks of the business portion of the city.
Don't fail to examine into this
800 LOTS in Capitol addition near electric
street car line. Price $3.50 to $500 each.
15OLOTS inChurchill addition. These lots
are within Is minutes walk of the business
portion of the city.
2 LOTS, corner, within blocks of the post
Office. elegant neighborhood. Price 81, 900 for
pair.
PLOTS blocks north of Presbyterian church
on Third avenue, 81 900 for pair.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-12-10

4S LOTS near Santa Fe Railroad depot near
West End school from $3.50 to $500 each
6 LOTS on Washington street 8 blocks
from City Hall. $500 each.
80 ACRES partly improved, "a miles east
of Indian school with water right, $50 per acre.
40 ACRES miles from city on Central ave-
nue. with water. Price SIS per acre.
city. $40 per acre.
80 ACRES "a miles from court house. $50
per acre.
~ ACRES miles from city with water
right. $3.50.
so ACRES all in alfalfa "a miles from
Tempe with water right. $40 per acre.