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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-22
NEWS IN BRIEF.
From the Baltimore Sun.

Wednesday, June IA, 1898.
Washington county taxes have
been reduced 8 cents on the 500
and Montgomery county taxes 2
cents.
Calvert b. Cottrell, the we'll
known printing-press manufactu-
rer, died at his home in Westerly,
r. l., on Monday.
The Baltimore County Grange
adopted resolutions in favor Of a
new assessment law and laws for
the protection of sheep from dogs.
Governor Brown will issue a re-
QUESTION for Captain Gaskins, of
Virginia, vino is charged with shoot
ing Capt. Isaac Sterling, in POGO
moke sound.
Before the United States Circuit
Court at Richmond a case is being
heard involving the right of Mary
landers to catch fish in Pocomoke
sound.
1t is conceded that the declara-
ton of President Cleveland of his
purpose to call an extra session of
Congress to consider the financial
situation has already had a good eff
feet on the country generally.
William Shorter, colored, whose
trial for a criminal assault on a
young lady was to have commenced
at Winchester, Va, yesterday, was
taken from train three miles south
of that city and hung, after which
his body was riddled with bullets.
Thursday, June Is, 1898.
Hartford county taxes have been
reduced "a cents on the 800.
VIM. Pinkney, who lately escaped
from Marlboro Jail tells a lengthy
story of his wanderings and priva-
tons while at liberty.
Near Parkersburg, w. Va, Mrs.
Philip Kirsh, wife of a well-to-do
farmer, killed four of her children
and then committed suicide.
A committee of clergymen are
raising a testimonial subscription
of $4,000 for Cardinal Gibbons,
whose silver jubilee as bishop will
be celebrated October 1.
The conference of States attor-
neys of Maryland appointed six
committees to consider changes in
the criminal law and practice of
the State and to report at a meeting
to be held next December.
Before Judges Golf and Hughes,
at Richmond, General Bradley r.
johnson and Attorney General Poe
argued in favor of the rights of Ma
rylanders to catch fish and oysters
in Pocomoke river, and Attorney
General Scott, of Virginia, argued
in opposition to this claim.
The advocates of repeal of the
Sherman silver-purchase act are
conceded to be in a majority in
Congress, which is to be called in
extra session in September, but the
advocates of repeal fear that there
will be attempts made to load the
repeal bill up with other monetary
legislation.
Judge Bingham rendered a de-
cision in the Ainsworth mandamus
proceedings. lie refused the man
damus on the ground that Deputy
Coroner Schaeffer was not qualified
to conduct the inquest. He further
decided that the right of a person
to be present at an inquest in per-
son or by counsel is discretionary
with a coroner, and therefore, not
a subject for mandamrs. Coroner
Patterson will begin another inves-
tigation to-day. Messrs. Ames and
Metcalf are the only men now at
the Emergency Hospital who are
not yet beyond the danger point,
but it is said there that the chances
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-22

0- Stranger haven't much
time to spend in Washington, but
I'D like to see some of the nation q
famous men.
Resident Take the Seventh
street cars to the baseball grounds.
They're sure to be there. Wash
ington Star.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-22
Liquor License Application.

Office ef CEerE Circuit Court
81. Aavys County. Nd.
NUMBER II.
Notice b hereby given, that the follow
ing named person has filed application
for License 70 cell spiFituous and fermented
liquors for one year from May 1sf, 1898.
Applicant:
Edmund James Plowden, PIowden's
Wharf, 81. Mary's county, Nd.
Freeholders Recommending
J II Oliver, TIL Thomas.
Ign 4 Matiingiy, ] w Renehan,
X ii Freeman, Jas T Blair,
G. w Maddox, A J Cheseldine.
Billingsley Garner, William Blair
And that unless cause be shown In wri.
ting 10 the contrary on or before the Goth
day Of June, 1898, the license applied for
will be issued, provided the applicant
comply with the requirements of law.
JAMES j. greenwich,
Clerk Circuit Court,
ST. Mary's county, Nd.
June 15-2t
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-22

Before Judges Golf and Hughes,
at Richmond, General Bradley T.
johnson and Attorney General Poe
argued in favor of the rights of Ma
rylanders to catch fish and oysters
in Pocomoke river, and Attorney
General Scott, of Virginia, argued
in opposition to this claim.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-22
~- Mrs. Rbeinwein D;d %,

~ Mrs. Rheinwein Did you
see the aurora borealis last night, my
dear?
Mr.. Rheinwein Now look here.
Maria, what's the use of throwing
out insinuations all the time: Ii
was only 11.30 when / got home
and | hadn't touched q dr0p.-De-
troit Tribune.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-22

W The most idiotic college
yell is probably that of the senior
class of the Kansas State Universe
ty. 1t is: "Johnny took a bite,
Susie took a chew. Rock chalk.
jay hawk, class '92. Minneapolis
journal.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-22

We are the Safe House with low
prices for HORNETS Edmous- YeslOso- La
beIed, Genuine Oh Grain Shoes for men,
boys and misses We make 4 specially OF
this line. Try them.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-22

A committee of clergymen are
raising a testimonial subscription
of $4,000 for Cardinal Gibbons,
whose silver jubilee as a bishop will
be celebrated October l.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-22

The conference of States attor-
neys of Maryland appointed six
committees to consider changes in
the criminal law and practice of
the State and to report at a meeting
to be held next December.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-22
ST. MARY'S ACADEMY,
Leonardtown. Md.
UNDER CHARGE or TEE
Sisters ofCharity
NAZARETH, KENTUCKY.

The course OF Studies includes Christian
Doctrine, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic,
Bookkeeping, Algebra, Geometry, Eng.
lish Grammar, Geography, History, Raeto-
ric. the Elements OF Botany, Mensai and
Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, Chemis-
try, Literature, Plain and Ornamental
Neediework, Music ON the Piano and Gu
tar and French.
Boys from the age of z to IA yea.
received.
For terms orfurther information apply o
SISTER MADELEINE,
Leonardtown, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-26
A simple Afternoon Gown.
brighter stars

Therefore the matron is left somewhat to
her own devices and can do little more
than use her own discretion as TO which
styles Will best suit her more developed fig-
ure and more stately carriage. Even with
materials she will have to use great care:
Tor many of the GAUGES and sheeny silk
are particularly designed for girls that are
In their teens. or look as IL they were In
colors, of course, the woman of taste will
have no trouble in discriminating
neat dress for quiet afternoon wear Is
here shown. The material is a fine CASH
mere, and the simple skirt is trimmed with
six bands of lace insertion. At the front
OF each band a jaunty chou of black velvet
is placed. The simple effect is carried out
In the bodice also. which is only slightly
gathered in front and trimmed after the
manner of the skirt, except that the bows
run on in a slant that ends on the left
shoulder. princess effect is given by
with skirt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-26
Entered Mntrimony With Caution,

From the New York Herald.
do you know how a man and woman get
married in the sparsely settled parts of
Georgia." asked a commercial traveller, who
had just returned from a southern trip, of
friend.
The latter replied that he had no direct
knowledge on the subject, but he supposed
1t was In the customary manner with a
ring and clergyman.
True enough" continued the drummer
but they approach the subject with eau,
ton; / was standing in customers store
in Lexington, Ca" he added, when a
gawky fellow entered and asked where he
could buy white shirt
Receiving the desired information the
fellow left the store and then Joined a
blushing girl. Together they proceeded "a
directed. While bargaining for the shirt AT
the dry goods shop he turned to the clerk
and asked; Can you tell me where to get a
marriage license?
The office of the license clerk was point
ed out to the couple and they departed.
While the clerk was engaged filling in the
blank form he overheard the prospective
groom say: Well we've got this far sa felv
anyhow. Now, the next thing is the par
Say. mister he whispered to the clerk
VINO the best minister to tie the knott
Thus the young couple proceeded toward
matrimony cautiously but persistentiy."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-26
Flowers at WeAdAngA.

From the New 1ork I1me4
Set designs IN floral decorations for ws0s
dings are not much used nowadays Occa-
sionally one sees a flower horseshoe four
leaved clover or several large links OF .
chain OF flowers, which may be emblenatic
Of a happy bondage or a fretting loss OF
freedom, as one views il with sentiment or
cynicism, but for the most part the we'd
dirg blossoms are irregulsrly arranged
Potted plants and banks OF roses In window
seats and mantels with low bowls and tall
vases OF bloom, admit OF variations In the
designs of their disposition. In rooms
where the doorways have a grill work Q
pretty effect il produced with smilsx
wreathed lightly through the meshes and
permitted 20 fall I'm a light irregular fringe
over the opening. In less modern houses
the grill foundation may be successfully
Initiated by q piece OF FISH netting drawn
taut across the upper part of the door
frame: IL is then nearly concealed By IN
tertwining greens. The notion for white
weddings continues and also that Of using
only one variety OF flower In the decors
tons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-26
WOULDN'T TRADE ON SUNDAY.
Hut the Deacon Knew Row TO Evads
the Letter of the J.av

"S Law.
A Portland. Me. man went up I'm the
country TO buy horse recently. Ii was on
Sunday. by the way. the only dav that the
busy citizen could spare from his occuna-
tion- He had no definite idea lust xhere he
was going, but he had his eye out for any,
eiiihg on Tour legs that looked promising
Z many as he drove along a pretty country
highway, he espied three horses in a .p,.i,
stable yard. He drove up, hitched his steed
and leaned upon the fence. looking the
STOCK over One young mare attracted his
attention especially. and he was adniring
her when the house door opened and an GA
man of very trim countenance came ON,
Ihere were the usual preliminaries about
tne weather and then the farmer asked:
LL3pSoak Looking for anything particular"
Ven, want TO buy horse, and / must
confess l like the looks of that mare there
'e .I;E,i much What is your price,"
church, and whatever else i NAV do i Will
not profane the Lords day By buying and
se 81. Why. sir. seems as though ali YOU
dickar nn s, Msdhtea TO come out here and
The Portland man commenced to feel
"a ,ian,S VTlore The grave. gray eyes Of this
Isn't there one day that YOU can rest
from from your everlasting trading? Now, last
SUNDAY man came along here-said ne was
mare Dear me. ridiculous, WHY she's
worm mean scandalous TO talk trade ON
1ne Saooath. Two hundred dollars never
can buy her. Why she can show a two
tut, tut, L mean j shah show any one the
Goor who comes round here talking trade
sundays No onense to YOU, mister. see
you take quite an interest in the mare You
won ma better one round here III tell
you that. We had a little brush on the
ROAD day before yesterday and cleaned
EN- out and--I consider that the least that
a man can do is to keep from trading horses
on Sunday. If a man should offer me $50
TO-DAY Sunday wouldn't look at him. no
The Portland man gravely took out his
pocket book-he told a Lewistown Journal
man this for fact-and opening IL laid II
and forefinger, and not paying the least at
tention TO the farmer he counted out s22a
doubled 1t up and advanced toward the dea-
con, The latter danced backward. Tapping
his hands deprecatingly like a great shang-
hal and expostulating earnestly. The WIS.,
itcr paused and impressiveiy added a SO
garded him intently; he walked plump IN
TO the deacon, grabbed his hand and at
tempted to cram the money into the broad
not he He backed away toward the ward.
unfastened the gate and disappeared IN the
stable. In a minute he came out. q halter
IN his hand Said he. with a queer gruff-
I've a good mind to order you of the
premises. 1 see you're determined 10 steal
s knew mare You're bisger,n am and don't
bound TO- DO il spose you'll steal this hal
The old man had whiried around his back
to the visitor. He held his great hand be-
hind his back. palm upward, and the fingers
We're wriggling like Holsters claws. The
p nonaS IT., man n tin-tcea W. damned the
mare and towed her away behind bis car
riage. All this time he was getting a good
oeacon's opinion OF q graceless scamp who
on Sunday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-26
WATERMELON PARTIES.
They Give Rise 10 a New Question of
Etiquette I'm Maryland.

From the Baltimore American.
One of the things in society is the water
melon party. The new diversion was in
dulged in in Howard county, Just above
Eliicott City, the other night and from the
latest accounts IT has broken out and prom
fses to become epidemic down in Anne
Arundel. where the melons grow of all sizes.
species and f1avors. Just how a watermelon
should be served at a watermelon party is
knotty question, and IL has caused consider
aple debate and some little unfriendly con-
uoVersy among the -Four Hundred of the
meion-growing counties. Some contend that
IL should be cut crosswise, others say IL
should be split longitudinally and eaten
without fork or knife. This diversity of
opinion may relegate the melon party to the
rear of the picnic for the present season, as
the time OF the fruit is limited now to a few
weeks, but the latent element in favor of
the pastime may break out again next sea-
son. just as the ague does every year down
at Piney Woods.
Another difficulty in the way of eating a
watermelon artistically is to get clear of the
seeds. 1t is said that on one occasion a
guest at one Of the parties insisted that il
was proper to pick the seeds out with the
right index finger. and If by accident one
should get into guests mouth. II should
be swallowed. A debate followed the prop
position, in which one man said he did not
propose to make a watermelon patch of his
internal makeup by planting seeds into IT,
The party broke up. and the hostess had
lot of melons and an antipathy to such par
ties left on her hands. The outcome of the
new fad is puzzling the people in upperten-
dom in the cities and villages and rural dis
tricts. From what could be gathered in the
last few days on the subject the water
melon party does not promise to be a pro-
nounced success. One OF the greatest OBJ
jections is the uncertainty to what they
may lead. for II the watermelon party takes
with society, II may in time be followed by
a squash party, or a yellow pumpkin party.
or green tomato party, or a sassafras root
tea party, or some other thing just as er
ratio. and the Four Hundred, II seems.
would rather content themselves with the
pink tea and other diversions whereof they
are familiar than rush into new ones that
might lead to an endless amount OF unrest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-26

1t is queer to what vagaries this matter
of ruffles will lead us. We don't seem to
know quite what to do with our ruches and
nouncings. When we place hem above and
below diagonal bands we are afraid our
neighbor will think we have taken a fancy
for her choice. If we put them anywhere
near the bottom the effect is dreadfuliy
commonplace that we take them off with
afraid. while 1t is quite the thing md the
very latest, that it may not be quite so be-
coming as the trimmings that fall lower
down. For the large hipped girl requires
a good flare at the bottom of her gown to
relieve the added breadth of hip In view of
the difficulties that present themselves per
haps the snake girl was wiser than she sup
posed when she bravely wound her ruche
about her. with the consciousness that her
device would not be aped by more than q
dozen OF her dearest friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-26
BLUFFING THE sCRAPPERs.
A Slim Young Man Played HE GLASSES
Against q Fighting Crowd.


Against . Fighting Crowd
From the Detroit Free Press
Il saw q funny thing in Cheyenne q few
weeks ago." said q Detroiter. who returned
from a western trip the other day. Il was
wandering around the town TO see the ele-
plant and chance led me into a big saloon
where al the scrappers made their head
quarters. Back Of the saloon was a building
where q professor Of the manly art gave IN
structions and where the .pugs' thumped
each other at exhibitions. They were try
ing OUT new arrival that day and should
say there were forty or ffty tough LOOKING
chaps In the place. Soon after entered a
young man who had come through from
denver In my car dropped IN. He couldn't
nave peen over twenty-four year, OF are,
weight only about I0 pounds' He Wa lonr-
laced. thin and long-leeeed. and reminded
you OF nothing % much as o boy on etflts.
io 1.-Two men men were getting ready 70 50 on whaa
collar. put them I'm my charge and CLIMBED
upon the platform"
That was a def to the crowdy-
Exactly, and IN about a minute they nut
a man up 70 punch his head on They gave
long-legs a second and the first thing he dSd
was to take the glasses Of, the young man's
Excuse me. but I always fight With my
But they'll get knocked OF or ,amnsa
Don't you believe it! It's neves bar
pened yet and don't think II WIN nov.
The scrapper over In the other corneS
couldn't make IL out. Here was q man 90
sure OF himself that he was going to put up
his dukes with q pair OF eyeglasses on his
nose. He must. perforce. be a knocker-Out
from knockersville+ snd II was better 70 re-
treat than to carry around a broken law.
he therefore retreated. Several others came
forward. but when they saw long-leRs seat
ed cross-legged In his corner with those
glasses poised so jauntily they didn't want
anything OF him. Then he got mp and sid:
Gentemen. there IL no limit 20 weight
/ always fight In glasses. a. I'm o htls
nearsighted- I win. however. remove my
glass eve and false teeth II deemed best
VIII your best man step up here nor
or two and then pulled OF the gloves with .
look OF disappointment and got into his
clothes and we went out together He
didn't look to me ut all Ike q scrapper. and
as we walked down the street said:
What sort Of a deal were you s1vtns
"A gigantic blur be answered Win .
Are you q nghterr
even In fun
.. ",ngt suppose one Of those scraps. -
81 should have backed down and asksl
'ern all up TO drink. But there was no dan
ger. I've tried Il half a dozen times bs6or0
and the glasses always settles EN-
How about the glass eye and The fhass
81 simply rung 'em IN to help on TIE
bluff Haven't got a false tooth In my hna4
and both eyes are perfect. rts a btu6 Of
my own invention and works lfks . oAAx&
Please don't give II away
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-26
To Throw at Brides.
From the New York World

rroin tHe new 1ork Wortd.
Al recent London wedding the bridal
pair were Delted with the petals of white
roses, instead of the customary rice If the
mere act of pelting brings good luck and
no particular virtue resides in the rice
there are great many substitutes In which
the September bride may indulge.
Early big white chrysanthemums NAV
De shredded and thrown In showers
Very late white sweet peas may fall in
fragrant cascades.
White carnations, lilies of the valley and
even white hydrangeas may be torn I'D to
take the place Of rice
They all have the advantage OF being
much more expensive. And by and by
for old shoes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-26

by q silk sash. tied as represented A broad
sailor collar. edged with ruffle. finishes
the neck.
The child walking on the porch Is clad in
q chan gown OF a corn-color shade. 1t is
made with a full blouse and a shrred yoke,
which Is made of white silk and edged with
z RUNE OF lace. The short puffs Of the
over the tight-fitting lower part of the
sleeve. A broad sash Of surah goes around
the waist and II tied In q bow In the back.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-26

But next to black and white gray ana
white will be found beautiful and of soft
cooling effect. Particularly is this tr1,e
when the combination is in soft silk-fou-
lard, as II is in this case. Here the skirt
which fits rather closely at the top has a
ruff1e pulled around the lower edge-a wide
ruffie, topped with heading. Over the
Powered foulard three rows Of Powered in
sertion are laid
gathered front OF white silk is inserted
In the bodice, across which are the triple
folds of the lace, on the skirt. The waist
turns back ia broad coquills that narrow
to point at the waist, and that also bear
the lace effect. Even the sleeve puffs hang
In a heading over a lace-trimmed cuff
Such a gown is particularly suitable for
cool morning, when one wishes 10 run
into town. Therefore a tiny shopping bag
Of the same material has been made to
wear with the costume The twisted belt
falls in long streamers. to which is attach
ed the foulard bag.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-26
IN GRAY AND WHITE.
black and White Combinations Are
Supplanted by the Quaker Shaded.

Black and white has appeared End reap
peared this summer long. In the highest
OF light gowns and in the closest of close
serges; In satins and silks, in laces and
ribbons. A new device in the black and
white line is plain skirt of satin or fine
wool material dotted with a silk pattern:
over the skirt falls a combination bodice
ana upper skirt of fine black lace made
over satin foundation. Fine lace edginrs
IN white are introduced. and white ribbons
may also be added to tighten the effect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-26
a SPIRAL EFFECT.
A New Device in the Way OF Skirt
Trimming.

Trimming.
She trimmed her gown with snake like
curves. She started at the foot of her yreen
crepon and wound a ruche about it. The
ruche was Of taffeta Of deeper, brighter
green, shot with blood red. 1t went around
the front easily at the feet. Then II began
to wind. and never stopped twisting about
the skirt till 1t reached the belt The effect
was. as 1 have said, snaky. One shrank a
little from the spiral curve, for 1t was so
suggestive. The surpliced bodice was also
edged with the ruche. which ran around to
the back to meet the skirt trimming. The
delicate white chemisette was soft ana re-
assuring. for 1t was made Of sheer Indian
lawn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-26

The boys thoroughly enjoy every moment
OF their stay at the mountains. and there Is
no place which can agree with them better.
Inc rough and tumble climbs over stony
mountain paths are Just to their minds and
the games and frolics with the many other
children at the hotel help to make the sum-
mer days the pieasantest of all the year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-26
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Peculiarities by Which Work of Diff
ferent Persons is Recognized.
INDIVIDUALITY OF EXPERTS
The Difference Between One and
Three-Finger Operators.
DOCTORING A MACHINE.

HE T Y p e w II I T.
ten page has no in
dividuality for most
persons, but q close
study of the subject
shows many interest
ing characteristics by
which the work Of
different machines
and different opera
tors can be distin-
guished.
The Evening Star
a few months since
introduced type
urifaro into <ha 70
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-26
Extravagant Praise.

From the Argonaut.
A famous French glutton who was con-
spicuously overeating at a dinner some
years ago. excused himself from time to
time by quoting the poet Boileau's we'll
known line. I'm eating well. praise the
food"
'Ah. STR" said one Of the guests, ''you
carry praise to the point of fattery."