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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-04-11
A STURDY OLD PATRIOT.

Mr.. BENZ. g. Harris, of st. Mary's county,
whose death is announced this morning,
has long been prominent aud interesting
figure in this State. He was q gentleman
of the old school, with the courtly man.
ners and chivalric bearing that belonged to
the old regime. and he possessed all the
physical and moral courage that charac-
terized the high-bred, high-strung men of
former generation, who cherished as
sacred obligations the principles of per.
sonal honor and rectitudc. In his stern
and unyielding adherence In peace and
war, through good and evil report. to the
principles which he believed right, and in
the incorporating and unbending spirit
which he displayed whenever those princi-
Piles were involved, he was worthy to be
numbered with the noblest patriots of his
tory. Many people of today would doubt
less call him impracticable and impolitic,
but he was of sterner stuff than most of
the flexible public men and politicians of
a time.serving generation. He really be-
lieved what he said he believed, and he
stuck to his belief through thick and thin.
Neither fear of injury nor promise of
reward could cause him to swerve from
the path which he thought il his duty to
tread. His life is worthy the study of
young men who aspire to rise above the
low level of expediency and policy. Mar.
Gus Brutus and the sternest of the Roman
fathers win give respectful welcome in the
other world to the brave old Mary,ander
in whose soul their own fire burned so
brightly.-San Editorsal.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-04-11

Mrs. Lucy A. Armstrong. widow Of the
late John T. Armstrong, died ut tho resi-
dence OF her son, Mr.. A. w. Armstrong,
in this city. this morning, sfter long i'll
ness. aged so years. She was Tie daughter
Of the late Thomas Lynch. Of Green's Rest,
St Mary's county. Nd, who was the grand
nephew of Thomas Lynch, the youngest
signer of the Declaration Of Independence,
and she was directly descended from one
of the colonists families which came to
Maryland with Lord Baltimore frclui Gal.
way, Ireland. On her mothers side she
was descendant Of John Cosd, who was
prominent among the early coionists OF
Maryland. Her brothers. Col. George
Lynch, of Alabama, and Prof John s.
Lynch, dean Of the colless Of physicians
and surgeons. of Baliimore, served with
distinction in the Confederafe army. A
son and four daughters survive her. Mrs
Armstrong was Of gentle and affectionate
disposition. and at her death was surround.
ed by her children TO whose welfare hel
long life had been devoted. -AIexandris
! Gazette.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-04-11

spending several weeks with her daughter
Mrs w. p. Powell. returned home, via
Baltimore, recently.
Birds. Well, we have none win tails
curved In the form Of Grecian Tyre, but
we have sweetssinging birds. and a. we
~ssste. the notes Of such greet cur ear
sweet as the notes OF an Eoiian harp.
Travelling At present Is fairly good,
Robert and George L.. Of LeouarGtown.
would experience no trouble in getting
along with their bicycles. Maybe they
would have TO tap their bells occasionally
as warning 10 pedestrians.
We have here in ST. Inigo's district, q
number Of young men who have elected 10
become farmers; and we believe-not know
that time viii develop them into prscti-
cal ones. With strong arms. stout hearts,
Arm spirits, and indomitable wills, they
may accomplish much. The true philos-
ophy OF all successful farmers lies in the
fact that they bravely. boldly, and deter
minedly stick to their work. They drive
II with a vigor and determination. and the
observer sees that they mean business. thai
such unfinching adherence 60 their duty
tells Of something that Is earnest--of some
thing that Is worth more than the multi
plicity of theories-full barns and gran
aries.
All hail 10 the pretty flowers, Hya-
cinih-singlc. hyacinth-double. and last but
not least the Myrtle blossoms which
environ and compass The last resting place
Of the dear loved ones gone before, An
hail AxxAzA.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-04-11

In 1906. Joseph Harris. Esqr., built the
residence at Peterborough" near Leon
ardtown, and there, December 18th Of the
same year, his con Benjamin Gwinn Harris
was born. II Is house that has ever been
the scene Of true Maryland hospitality and
and al who have ever visited it have
always found "a hearty welcome and a
ready chair" At the old home where he
first saw the light, Thursday. April 4sh,
1895, at 6s30 g. m, the eyes Of Benz. G.
Harris closed in death. Il was the ending
Of long and honorable career. At his
bedside were his daughter, Miss Della Har-
ris; his grand-daughters, Miss Matte Mad
dox, Mrs. Robert II. Cole. Miss Della Mad.
dox, Mrs. Eliza Weems. his nephew, Mr.
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Fatally Burned.

Friday, the 9Th instant, while Mr.. Web.
ster Mattingly, of the 18th District, was
burning broom-sedge his little daughter
Helen started to come to him and in pass
ing over the field her clothing caught fire
and she was 50 seriously burned that she
died in few hours. Mr.. Mattingly heard
the screams of his child and fastening to
her, endeavored to extinguish the flames
but without avail. We are informed that
in trying 10 gather up dirt TO throw
over the burning child the flesh was strip.
ped from his finger ends and his hands so
badly lacerated and burned that a physi.
clan had to be sent for. He has our sin.
cerest sympathy.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-04-11

Morning prayer and 'sermon every Sum
day, except the third Sunday in the month,
Mt 1880 q. IN. Holy Communion every
first Sunday 10 the month at 1890 q. m.
80. Peters Chapel, Neutrality-suspicious.
ing prayer, sermon and celebration every
third Sunday in the month at 10 q. m.
Evensong and sermon every Sunday, ex-
cept the first and third Sunday, at 4 p m.
Sunday School at o a. m.
50. James Chapel, Western Branch
Evensong ard sermon every first and third
Sunday in the month at 3 p. IN. Sunday
School at 2. m.
Patu1ent Bedch-Sunday School at 8
o'clock, p. in.
DOreds Soeiatg-Meeting every first We'd
nesday IN the month at places 10 be duly
announced.
z. VAIL SPTNoZA, Rector.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-04-11

Joseph II. Key, Mr.. John +. Harris and
hr. Joseph n. Mattingly. Pneumonia
and a strike Of paralysis caused death.
Saturday morning &C IL O'Clock. the re-
msins were buried in the family lot in FL
lenborough garden, the pail bearers being
Thomas r. FoxweIl, j. Ford Greenwell,
Walter Briscoe, Daniel c. Hammeit, Chas.
Abel, and r. N. Abel. Rese.ends N. Fl.
Vaughan and II. Fields saumenig, Of the
Episcopal Church, conducted the services,
and by the side of his wife was laid TO rest
the mortal remains of a man Of undaunfefi
courage, OF answering fidelity to what he
believed right and one who. for life long
er than usually allotted "bore without
abuse the grand old name of gentleman. !"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-04-11
Operation Performed.

Robert. Youngest son Of ]. Frank Ford,
Clerk Of the Court of Appeals, whose illness
has been of long duration was successfully
operated on by DR.. w. Baltzell Burch, OF
Baltimore, assisted by DR.. Chas. Combs on
Saturday last for empiema, or collection
Of pus in the plcural cavity. The little
sufferer though very weak, we understand,
stood the operation well. He is apparently
much relieved and we sincerely hope that
in short time we may be able to chronicle
his permanent recovery. Mr.. Ford has
been detained at home in attendance upon
his son for some time pact but will now,
we think, soon be able - return to his
duties at Annapolis.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-04-11

Il VIII be an agreeable surprise 10 per.
sons subject 10 attacks Of bilious collie 70
learn that prompt relief may be had by
taking Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. In many instances
the attack may be prevented by taking this
remedy as soon as the first symptoms of
the disease appear. 25 and 80 cent bottles
for sale by VIM. r. Greenwich & Son,
Leonardtown, Md.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-04-11
Locals.
From our Regular Correspondent.l

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49, 'e 1sa,es arc ociis ieAh~eu'
uerhngs are soiu cheap, In iacf they are
almost given away. Rock are scarce, |. e.,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-04-11
Correspondence Of the Beac0n.}
ST. GGoRsE's ISLAND, MD.

ST. GEORGES ISLAND, Md.
April 9Th, 1895.
Messrs- Editors:-Poli,ician are begin
ming TO bestir themselves, and may safely
assert that they keep abreast of the times
watching the panorama Of political events
with untiring eye. d. A. Lynch, Esqr., of
the Island, Is announced as q candidate for
the Legislature, and I am sure that his
nomination would be greeted with satisfac-
ton by every democrat Of ST. Mary's
County. Mr.. Lynch 10 q young man in
the pride and glory and strength of life's
fullest hour. We should not forget that an
intelligent, independent manhood, assert
ing its own individuality, is the distinctive
quality Of those who can properly-right-
fGlly-call themselves men. That the
Island is blessed with good men-I en-
phasize the fact-men who are an honor to
any community, is not an abstract state
ment-it IS cleaning reality.
Our school is progressing well. The
teachers do their duty in faithful man
ner. They teach their pupils how to
discriminate between right and wrong. If
truthfulness and honesty be thoroughly en-
grated upon the life of a boy, il will
omplish-consummate him what
years of effort without these virtues would
fail TO produce.
Merchants do not complain Of hardtimes.
BY strict attention to their business they
succeed, and there is nothing in truth more
successful than success.
Our Churches during divine service are
well attended by both old and young, and
SO far as my knowledge extends the mem.
bers are not ceremonious adherents, or
philosphic admirers; the are true followers
of Him who is the way, the truth, and the
life.
Spring is with US in earnest. have had
the satisfaction Of inhaling the aroma of
pretty iowcrs-purple and yellow and for
aught know others of different hue. The
song of the robin is sweet to my ear, and
as pen this letter the notes of a hooking
bird are heard in the distance
1 thank you, Messrs. Editors, for past
kindness. My conscience enforces me to
thank you. Will it weary your patience
to read this brief communication Is il
asking too much to request its publication
in your paper? MY inofensive expressions
trust may not offend; and l am sure that
the in@pidity Of same will be unenvied.
No sickness worth relating to chronicle.
DAISY BLUE.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-04-11
John u. Smith Dead.

Thursday, March %, 1895, Mr.. john NJ.
Smith died suddenly at Bushwood. Miles.
town district. We are informed that Mr..
Smith was on horseback when the attack
came, and fell of and in few moments
was dead. He was good man and true
friend. His remains were taken to St.
Inigo's district and there buried.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-04-11

Religious.
CHRIST CHURCH, CHAPTIco.
PtlR SUHdGg
10 a. M, Sunday School.
II a. m, Service and Sermon "Hosan-
IA to the Son Of David"
Wednesday before Easter
800 p. m, Service and address: "The
Lords Prayer"
Good Friday
II a. m, Service and Sermon: Cruelty
Him."
Easter Day:
10 a. m, Sunday School.
II a. M, Service. Sermon and Holy Com.
munion: "He Is Risen"
Let every communicate come joyfully
b iise Lords Table on this great Festivai
JAMES l.. SMILEY,
Minister-in-charge.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-04-11

The sale Of horses aud mules ut The
Horse Exchange. On North street. yessef
day was attended by more than 100 per
sons, and the bidding was spirited. The
prices reaiizss were from so TO $50
Among the out of-,own buyers were;
Fenner Lee. Of California. nd; James
Crosby, Of Ridge, Nd; P. r. Wills, o!
Charles county; j. T. Ayers. Of White
Hall, and Lewis Norcross. of Accomac
county, Va. The horses sold were con-
signed from Harrisburg. Pa. and Kansas,
Ill
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-04-11

The Association met I'm Lconardtown on
Tuesday last, present. Messrs Morgan, Lynch,
Combs, Dent, Tippett and Greenwell. The fol-
lowing gentlemen were elected officers of the
Association President. Gr. Zach IL. Morgan:
Vice President, DIR. Thomas Lynch, Secretary,
DIR. y. +. Greehwell Treasurer. DIR. W. Ii.
Dent. A paper was read by DIR. Morgan on the
Objects, Tess and Grand Possibilities for Good
Of the Association. The next meeting will he
held ia Lconardtown on the second Tuesday in
June.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-04-11
Passion Service.

On Good Friday, in All Saints Church,
the Rev. II. Fields Saumenig will conduct
the Passion Service from 10 m. to 3 p. m.
Those attending the service will please en-.
ter and leave the church emily during the
singing of the hymns that the rule of quiet
may be observed. The subject for the
meditations will be-"The words from the
cross" All are invited.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-04-11

Confirmation.

His Eminence Cardinal Gibbons. will leave
baltimore on April 18th for Confirmation
tour In 50. Marys county. He will give Con-
firmation In 81. Ingo's church on Saturday,
April 2Dth at 10 n. m. In 81. Michael's Ridge.
on Sunday, April 2lst, mt l0a. m; I'm ~. Nicho-
las on Sunday, April 2lst, at J. M: in st.
Georges on Monday. April end at 10 a. IN.
Thence be win go Ia Leonardtown. where he
will bc the guest of Rev. Father Jenkins.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-04-11
FOR SHERIFF.

Mr.. JAMES T. BLAIR'S faithfulness To
the c:Ause OF Democracy and his untiring
and earnest work entis!e him 10 reward
and We respectfully suggest him as a suit
able candidate for the sheriffalty % the
aexf election, s1bject To the action Of the
Democratic party. 4Tss AND 7TH DISTRICTS
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-04-11
FOR SHERIFF.

Meas:s Editors yop sill please announce
JEFF j. READMossD, jR., az a suitable can.
didate for the Sherifslty and say that he
will receive the undivided support OF the
Democrats throughout the county and
particularly from the Sixth. Eighth and Sec
ond districts.
March %. 04-.p
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-04-11

Editors of The Seal kesrz r..f1 vr;,t
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G. - 49,, ,,;r.r.,,,,,,.1 $500, - -,
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q u.vr;s - :, wsrv,s r9on,,, or,v .
vo.,h ap,;no m.nv az the ss;rr;ne even,s A.
wb;cn vo,, aI,ude T fror ~ ,; 7. :, "a.
have . ,oos, vivid reco,lect5rr ~ n. s..r,
Les and fsi,bfnl career IN t1,e .,iscs.r,s~ !,
he sr,;s. = f,oneress ara .,sp,v,ere
p,a.,o., co,,,t.~a Neil. 80 IA a.
arbi,rarv novcr If recklesr !. j,e;n,ssr.,;or
never n.da him, bsnd t,e - 49, 49,.
ne s,.,a.rs ~ h,s ss.,s- ga T. -. s...,-
earnas ,ta ho,,. ;. ~ sxexx ~ ar.~-,.-5
- ana nre..mine.,slv descr:sl,s s. 49,.
ium. vn,, have lestowesi .,,,<,., -.
He ,xss and i IN 49, $500, 81.
tvpIcsl 1rsrgland -, s,,.,,,.
eous, bus never trucSIent.-eyer e3oorider.s.s
but always nasrfally sisndlnv a. thn min.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-04-11

60 ashore Mr.. Harris repli6l certainly.
he would Icaye the sseamex 81 tke captains
request" RAssining TIC uh1xf, be pro-
ceeded to tongAs lash Col SWzyne and
invited him to step Sshore ID resent the
insults If be dared Numeroaz members
Of Swsyne's command were booking On,
BIZ the officer did not leave khe deck. In
the evening he command nssf I'D elected
Benjamin G. Harris CoioneI, aild from that
day until he died he wore % fiIie and en-
nobled it in the wearing =
These two men testified a&e;nst Mr. Harris
on his trial and were regarded In Tia county as
spies One Of the last c0nxeFsz<{ezs the writer
had with Mr.. Harris the old xe%zzeman spoke
OF this trial and feellugly a}lz0csI 20 the devo-
ton and services Of the late Inn A. CAmafsef
20 him in hl@ trouble.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-04-11

If parties having fsrms for sale will send
description and prises 20 the undersigned
or call In person, Ii viii be 10 their adyan-
tage. L have now orders for several farms
Nov lift 10. y MORGAN.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-04-11
REIIGIOUs SERVICES IN SIR. MAYS pARIsu

RELIGIOUS SERVICES IN ST. MARY's PARISH.
Trinity Church, 81. Mary's City-Good Friday,
morning prayer and sermon Mt IL o'clock.
yesterday. evening prayer and sermon al
O'Clock. Extraordinarily. morning prayer (eiec-
ton of the vestry) 1870 O'Clock. April slst,
morning prayer and Holy Communion ut II
o'clock. Preaching by Rev. Mr.. Vaughan.
81. Mary's Chapel, The Ridge Easter Day,
evening prayer and sermon mt 3:30 o'clock.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-04-11

The First Friday Devotion was held in
Holy Face Chapel. Factory. ON April 5,h,
and was largely attended. twill be given
again at the same place in May.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-04-11
"0LD CLOTHES MADE NEW"
CLEANING AND DYING.

HAVING arranged with firstclass en-.
Ii Enlistment, am prepared to have
genflemen's clothes. ladies' dresses and
dress goods and other articles cleaned and
dyed In the very best manner and at bot
tom figures.
LUKE +. MATTHEWS.
Brown Store, Leonardtowas
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-04-11

Mr.. Albert Jones Is now nj Hodges
Bros, Baltimore, where he will remain
during the present month and will be
pleased TO wait upon any of his mercantile
friends
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-04-11
IMPORTANT TO TAXPAYERS.

l win he, until further notice, for tao
purpose OF receiving taxes at
Nechaniesrille, on 1st Monday of
each month.
Chaptico, on LIST Tuesday after tho
LIST Monday of each month. II.
lHilestowm, on the 1st Wednesday.
after LIST Monday of each mouth.
y. ii. PARSONS, Collector.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-04-11
Religious.

Tho first Quarterly Conference of the NJ. E.
Church will he held at Joy Chapel ON April 18th
and 18th. Preaching by the Presiding Elder
ON Sunday at half past three. Quarterly Con-
ference Monday 10 a. m.
N. +. SPIELMAN, Pastor
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-04-11
COUNTY NEWS.
d POTOMAC RAILROAD.


After this date the Rate1 Of freight on Tobacco
VIII be from McchanicsyilIe, New Market,
Charlotte Hall, Oaks, S1.25 per hOgshead.
49,, - Is .,s 90 an ~ -. o's ~ asisa ~
any point ON the Road.
fn Car Load Lots n2 tons or oycI1 10 Oaks.
Charlotte Hall, 81 80 per ton; New Market,
McchnnIcsville, 81 .0s per ton.
On Grain To Baltimore from any point ON the
Road az the rate of u0 ten cents per 400 one
hundred pounds.
III. KNEBEL.
MAY "a. 1894. GENERAL MANAGER.
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The Dowager Empress of Russia.

The Empress Dagmer is at last losing
that stricken look she has worn since the
Cars death. An eyewitness tells me she
never saw anything so pathetic as that
death scene. In the last twenty-four
hours the Empress never left her husband
side, except once, when she was persuaded
to change her gown. The Gear, who had
seemed unconscious for hours, lmmedi-
ately missed her. Turning to one of the
doctors he. murmured, Where is she ?'
On being told he muttered, "Of course, of
course" yet Kept his eyes gazing piteousy
at the door until she returned, when a
look of relief and peace came into his face.
Soon the end came. With his head on her
breast, and her arms clasped around his
neck, he breathed his last. For three
quarters of an hour after his death they
remained in the same position, her ashen
white face looking as dead as his own. 1t
was only when the Countess X, to
whom she is senderly attached, managed
to convince her she could do nothing more
that she was persuaded to leave the room.
The Gentlewoman.
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on Second avenue this morning. His
death was great surprise, as it was re-
ported yesterday that he was much
better. He has been sick for two weeks
from pneumonia, but last night he was
better than at any tiire during his illness
Owing to his improved condition he
joined in the Christmas festivities with his
children, but during the night he had a
relapse and died this forenoon.
The deceased has been connected with
the jute industry in Oakland for nearly
twenty-five years. All his life he has been
in the jute works. He was born in
Dundee, Scotland, in 1s43, and from his
earliest childhood he worked in the fax
and jute mills with his father and became
an expert. AS is usual in that part of
Scotland he married quite young, being
just 10, and three years later he went to
Landernav, France, where he took charge
of large jute mill.
In 1871 he came to Oakland and accepted
the SUPPLEMENTARY of the Oakland mill.
The company was formed in 1869 and
while its agent was purchasing the
machinery in Dundee he heard of young
Robertson. Negotiations were opened
and as a result the French mill was given
up and Robertson settled in California.
since coming here he has given his en-
tire time TO his work with the exception of
the time taken to construct the State jute
mills. In 1881 he was placed in charge of
the construction of the jute mills at San
Quentin and the work occupied two years.
In 1888 he reorganized the Jute Mill Com
pany and Immediately the present brick
structure was erected which covers an
entire block and gave employment to 400
people till it was forced to shut down
~. L. L.
A widow and four children survive the
late superintendent. The latter are James,
John and Barbara Robertson and Mrs. s..
Jackson, of Stockton.