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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-06-27
Loealwise and Otherwise.


Read the call for the Democratic prima-
ries elsewhere published.
We have been obliged to omit from this
weeks issue several mortaary tributes.
They will appear laies on.
Under the new schedule the steamers of
the Weems' Line leave Bacou's Wharf AZ
s p. m This is certainly great accom-
mediation to the travelling public
Thus far we have heard of no efforts be.
ing made TO have celebration of the
"Glorious Fourth" iu st. Mary's. We hope
the day will be appropriately observed
To-day is commencement day at Char.
loite Hall and we hope the attendance will
be large. The school is a good one and
has done much for Southern Maryland
The Commissioners Court is entitled to
much credit for their management in re-
ducing the rate of county taxation from
l07 to 100 cents. Taxpayers will be thank
full fog the reduction.
Mr. j. Frank Hall, of Washington, an
expert paper hanger and painter, will be
in st. Mary's for the next two months and
persons employing him will have their
work well done. See adv.
The St Mary's Republican primaries
have been called for Saturday, July 27th,
proximo. when delegates to be chosen to
the County Convention and a local ticket
be nominated under the Crawford system
Read the Washington letter published
on our first page. The writer thereof
urges our farmers TO adopt new methods
of shipping produce and assigns reasons
for the change. Other communications
also appear on the same page.
Settlers are beginning to locate in our
county and they should be Hospitality re.
ceived. Wehave heard the complaint that
when a newcomer arrives none of his
neighbors take the trouble to call upon him.
BE hospitable and neighborly and convince
the immigrant that he has cast his lot in
civilized land.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-06-27
Death Of G. Lloyd Raley.

AT his residence in Patuxent District.
alter lingering illness, q. LLOYD RALEY.
IN the 9th year of his age. May he rest
in peace
In the death of the good and estimable
man whose name heads this notice, our
county and people have sustained great
and almost irTeparable loss. There are
men suited for oil the walks OF this life of
ours some arc fitted 10 guide and control
the dcstinies of people some govern,
while Others are governed and the virtue is
often as much in the latter class as the
former. To he good and honorable citi-
Zen, law. abiding, just 10 all, and medel
OF every virtue TO his neighborhood,
summed up the life of him whose death
we now deplofe. Amid all the turmoil of
this life he was ever rctiring and sincere
faithful To every trust rcposed in him and
stcadiast in the quiet maintenance of every
principle Of his public or private life.
To that class he belonged, who make up
the power Of State, who arc its bulwarks
in ;Touhlous times, but, who, in better
times
Along the cool, sequest6red vale Of life,
They Keep the noiselcss tenor OF their way"
He was buried in St. Johns Catholic
graveyard on Friday last and was followed
there by large concourse of neighbors.
The pall-bearers were, ]. B. Ralcy, John
w. Raley, Daniel Raley, Robert Raley, T.
ID. Raley and John Mattingly.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-06-27
(CJrrespondence of The Reo.on

On Sunday, June leth, d passer-by on
the road near Laurel Grove to Mt. Zion M.
f. Church would have seen an unusually
large number Of buggies, carriages, and all
manner OF vehicles, beside long line of
pedestrians, vending their way to the above
mentioned house of worship. The cause
for the assembling of this throng of people,
which filled the house TO OVERLOOKING, was
desire TO witness the exercises which had
been announced 20 take place upon that
occasion.
1t was Children's Day, and they were
holding their annual fervice. The church
was beautifully decorated with evergreens
and flowers, and as looked upon these
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-06-27
The Ferrall Trial.

Mrs. Belle Fcrrall, indicted at tlle May
term of the Charles County Circuit Court
for poisoning her husband, Frederick Fer
rail-, in December 1884, came to La Plata
Saturday evening last and surrendered 10
the Sheriff. Pursuant to adjournment, the
Charles County Court reconvened Monday
the cath, instant, and Mrs. Ferrall was ar.
raigncd She pleaded, mot guilty" and
elected 10 be tried by her country" In
order 10 procure the attendance Of witnesses
the trial was postponed until next Monday,
July LIST The Court will sit in the Town
Hal! ct La Plata, a building with a seating
capacity Of about one thousand Mrs Fer
rail- will be defended by Colonel l.. Allison
Wilmer and Sidney T.. Mudd, Esqr. Mr..
John Ii. Mitchell has been employed 10
assist States Attorney Matthews in the
prosecution.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-06-27


beauties of nature and notzral ~ bright
sparkling countenances u ib& ksppy chill
dren. I felt that ISnIy ecnol1 1ke lbentimeus
OF the people In repeating 1Ee words Of a
ssanza Of one Of the recifafi1ns
All. me what a sad weary word 4 sus.<s ~,
We trembIe and sigh a. wc rr4x:
Take the birds and the a0wcrs she zsrx.ss s.,,,,,
Hut let the dear ehlldren ali szar.~
The programme opened WIN 4 vpIun,a.
~ by Miss Ruth Graves. uu.ngl ~ ,hs
school, and who, in the ahse6ce a she ~.
ganist, played the accosnpaniun1.nt. Il ,he
different pieces Of music which .re,c snng
by the school Then followcd Ill ..,drrss
by Master Logan Hopkinz. 81 which h,
welcomed all in clear bright t1nee 10 the;r
annual festival.
The infant class, nndor fhe ere of Mil.
dred Posey, came out with 1yIng rolors
and and sang a chorus. Lloyd Liff!e sol.
diers," with fine effect
Another very instructive pitce on ,his
programme was beautiful recszation en-.
titled "sunbeams." given ~ I've little girls,
Ora Hopkins, Amy Moran. May Grayes.
Maize Mckinley. Helen Grave who were
robed in white, with golden sczfIs and ,ur
bans, and carrying stalks az LILIES ID their
hands AMER these recisali3.ls. Helen
Graves, one of the little ''srnbearose SANG a
solo, while the other four joIn<d IN the
chorus. This was very charmInely rem
dered and it surprised and delIehled the
congregation.
The dialogue. This Royal Heart by
three young ladies, Misses Eva mckinley.
Emma Graves and Lizzka 81 aud four
young men, Jimmie Posey, Tommy No.
ran, Poscy and Tomnie Graves. was pro-
nounced excellent. II was followed by q
quartette, TOO Late" sung BY Misses
Ruth and Emma Jones, Mr.. stephen Jones.
jr., and ]. w. Graves, in such an impas-
stoned manner that 1t fixed the warning
contained in the music upon iheminds and
hearts of the people
"Over the Meadows" BY Master Chester
Buckler, was delivered in bright manly
iy way, and the ''Century's Hope" by Miss
Violet Spalding, in which she told Of the
happy prospect opening To our vision In
the dawning of the new century was en-
joyed by all present.
The closing recitation, "'rhe Fruit OF
Children's Day." was given by Master
Earle Dudley, and was beautiful In thought
and sentiment.
The church is in charge Of Rev. Mr..
Spielman, who has recently been appoint.
ed TO the charge, and he comes to the PEG.
pie with love and devotion for the work
which is only equalled by his untiring en-.
ergy and zeal for their welfare and spirit.
ual good. After a collection had been Ia.
ken up for the benefit Of young men and
ladies who were trying to secure an edu.
cation to fit themselves for The ministry.
the benediction was pronounced and the
congregation dispersed, with pleasure and
good will for all beaming from every face,
and a hope that all might live to enjoy
many celebrations OF "happy, joyous Chill.
dren's Day" b.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-06-27

Some time ago was taken sick with q
cramp in the stomach, followed by diar-
rhoea. took q couple OF doses of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy and was Immediately relieved.
consider il tho best medicine in the market
FOR all SUI n complaints. l have sold the
remedy &c, others and every one who uses
II 81 -eaks highly OF it. J. w. Stricken,
Valley Center, Cal. For sale by w. +.
Greenwich & Son, Leonardtown; Jos. s.
Matthew's, Valley Lee, and all country
stores
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-06-27
The Tax Rate.

The Commissioners were in session Tues
last and signed the levy, fixing the rate Of
county tax at 100 cents on the 800. The
basis has decreased since last year and but
for the painstaking efforts of the collectors
in returning new assessments would be
much lower than at present. The collec.
tors deserve great credit for their work
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-06-27

Until further notice for the purpose Of
receiving taxes ! will be at
Jarboesville, the 1st Monday of each
month.
81. Inigo's, the first Tuesday Of
each month.
Valley Lee, the 1st Saturday of
each month.
~ All who are owing back taxes to
me must settle at once. W. w. CECIL,
Collector.
Dec 90 e2-f
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-06-27
Baseball At Charlotte EAR.
| Reperled az QLe R.aoan 1


The game announced in the BEAcox be-
tween River Springs and Charlotte Hall
was played on the 18th. The result was a
decisive victory for Charlotte Hall. Quite
. number Of spectators witnessed The game.
At the end Of the first inning il looked as
II the visitors were going TO have the best
Of the game but the tide turned and il was
soon clearly proven that they were no
match for the Charlotte Hall team. The
work Of the latter was excellent in oil res
pecis, the batting and fielding being
especially good
For 1895, Charlotte Hall has an unbroken
record, having been victorious in four sue
cessive games. The following is the score
Of The River Springs game
Clubs SO: 50
Charlotte Hall, ) 3 / / :. x-5
-O6seruer.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-06-27
FOR SHERIFF.

Messrs. Editors-Please announce JAS
A. WATTS, of the eighth election district
as a candidate for the next sherifiaIty, SUBJ
ject 10 confirmation by Democratic prima-
ries in 1895, and say he will receive strong
support. LOWER DssTRrcrs.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-06-27

Sec Harry Leonard, the somewhat diff.
fcrent Comedian He will make you laugh
until you almost cry.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-06-27
Religious.

Religious.
The First Friday Devotion will be held
at Holy Face Church next Friday morning
by Rev. Father lyman, and at st. Mich9rs
Church by Rev Father Giraud.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-06-27
Picnic

tlcDIs'
There will be "a Picnic held NJ Joy Chapel, W.
+. Church, on Thursday. July :, ISs5, for the
benefit of the new church. Icc-cream, cake
AMI lemonade and all kinds of confectionery
~ abundance The public cordially invited.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-06-27

Mr.. Saul. EEyINSON, the Jeweler. having
returned from protracted visit 20 baltimore,
j. now prepared TO accommodate all who have
work Ia do In his line OF business lie can he
found at bis old stand. IN Spalding's Drug store
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-06-27

S45 will buy good piano box, side bal
top buggy at A. e. BowLINs & Co., Me
chanicsville, Md. Is as good as any $50
or $50 buggy on the market
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-06-27
For Sale by ~. Mayor.

A fine selection Of flower plants; po4ted
pansies, 81 per dozen; early and late cab.
hage plants n large OF small quantities;
sweet potato sprouts. also offer fIr sale
for tall planting, fine grape for an arbOr-
This vine contains at present from 75 o.
100 punches OF grapes. It's growth IL from
30 70 80 feet. I. can be seen ~ aay time
in the garden Of Mr.. +. v. King. Also,
number Of other varieties. have In c,,lu
walton o 10 scres Of vegetables, and al
orders heft with Mr. Esmrer vlstt will
be promptly atte6ded 90.
How AND WHEN TO PRuNE uRArss. --
When planted, il the vine II strung. !saye
three buds, e weak. cut back d two. This
can be done from the ist of November IN.
Ill the f5ih nf March.
May 30. II. NAYLoR, Leonard town
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-06-27
Read! Read! Read!
Notice to DeIinquents.

ALL persons indebted 70 me for taxes
for the years 1892, 1893 and 1894 must settle
same on or before the 18th Of August next.
as my bondsmen require that all settle
ments must be made on 60 before the LIST
day Of September next ensuing.
JOHN III. PARSONS,
Collector 4;h, 5th and 7th districts.
June 13--tdf
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-06-27

Tom Harris, late of 1899, is one of the
best in his line
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-06-27

See the handsome buggies A. =. Bow
ling q Co., Mechanicsyille, arg selling at
$45 before buying elsewhere.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-06-27

So. iH4rep's Church-Services with ser
mon every Sunday IN the month at 1880 II.
m. Holy Communion irst Sunday.
~. James ChdpeI,- Western BrGneh,--
thc first and third Sunday in the month at
Bpm Sunday School AZ 2. p. m.
PatHHeat B6ach-Services the fourth
Sunday in the month, and Sunday School
every Sunday at B p. m.
ST. Peters Chapel, Neutrality-suspicious.
song and sermon every second and fifth
Sunday ia the month at $50 p m.
All saiEts' Church.
Service every Sunday morning at 10
o'clock =. m. Due notice will be given of
all special service.
Rev. H. FIELDS SAUMENIG.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-06-27

john III. Mack will sing some songs a. ra
tel some funny stories, and make the DO nio
talk. hJo
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-06-27
GREAT MILLS,

if you need anything in the Mercantile
line. We will give you goods lower than
any tariff rates. We will save you money
every time.
We are just from Baltimore with full
line of
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-06-27
COUNTY NEWS.


Religious.
CHRIST CHURCH, Chaptico.
Every Sunday 10 4. NJ. Sunday School.
1890 A. VI. Service and Sermon.
First Sunday in every month Holy Com
munlOn.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-06-27

Don't miss Harry Leonard's Big Min
atrcls July let at Leonardtown.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-06-27

IF FOU IRE looking for a safe
and reliable place To trade, we wish to in
form you that all our departments are re.
plete with the newest novelties, embracing
the best Of bargains; and
The Delta independent., 1895-02-06
Ayers SarsapariIla
Prepared BY pr.J. c. aver Co., Lowell. Mass.
Cures others, will cure you
Rogers Mesa.

Although Rogers Mesa had a scarcity
of water last season yet the ranchmcl
seem to have raised enough to live on.
The winter SO far has been very mild,
with some snow or the ground.
Farmers are looking forward to the
coming season with new hopes. for the
heavy SHOWS in the mountains promises
plenty OF water this summer.
From some cause the people seem to
turn out better this winter than usual
TO Sunday School and prayer meetings.
Through the earnest efforts OF II. A.
Ainsworth, Amos Reynolds and Milton
Kcnworthy n literary society has been
organized. The first meeting was held
on January llth. A membership Of 23
was obtained. A short program was
rendered. At the meeting on Jan. 18th
songs by Miss Pearl Allen and Pat Allen,
recitation by Jack Fisher, Efiie Hollister
and II. Ainsworth, readings by Amos
Reynolds and c. Merrifield. On Friday
evening, Feb. LIST, Rev. Worthington de-
livered lecture on Character Building
for the benefit of the society. A.. G.
The Delta independent., 1895-02-06
PORTER PLuMp,
G. o. ANDERSON.
Illcsl.

At her mothers home near Hotchkissi
Colo Miss Bessa Williams departed
this life January -, 1895. aged IL years,
months and 10 days.
The grim monster Death has visited
our community and laid its icy hands on
little Bessa, and taken her from our em.
brace. She was tho idol OF the family,
and pct OF the community. She was
mcmbcr Of tho Sabbath School at Hotch-
kiss. md also pupil in our public school
She was loved by all OF her school matee,
and all that know Bcsea had u kind word
for her. Funeral services were conducted
by Rcv. l.. II, Worthington. Tho little
cuskot that held the remains OF littlc
Bessa was laid bcsido hor father, who
had preceded kcr but fow wccks. in
the Rogers Mesa cemctcry.
A FRlEsp,
The Delta independent., 1895-02-06
-GunnI.on valley Entertainment.


For some weeks past the patrons of
School District No. 10 have been busy
with preparations for an entertainment
for the purpose Of raising funds to en-
able the children attending that school
to have an extended course of study
from that permitted by existing regu-
lations. With this praiseworthy object
in view large crowd assembled at the
school-house dist. No. ~ on Wednesday
evening, and were entertained for over
two hours with an excellent program of
dialogues, songs, recitations, etc.
AT the close Of the program the various
ladies present were sold" at private auc-
tion by means Of their respective shadows
as thrown upon a sheet-a well filed
supper basket in each case accompanying
the lady. By this means sum OF S36
was raised for the above mentioned
cause, and the committee are to be con-
graduated on the result.
The Committee wish to thank those
OF their neighbors in District No who
took such an active and kindly interest
in the affair, either by their assistance
in the program, or in the arrangement
of the room.
COMMITTEE OF DIsT. No. 10.
The Delta independent., 1895-02-06
stockholders Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that the annual
meeting of the stockholders of the Bat
tlement Mesa Ditch & Reservoir Co. will
be held at the office of said company in
the Bank Building in Delta, Colorado,
on Saturday, the 23d day of February.
1885. at ? o'clock in the afternoon of said
day for the purpose OF electing officers
for said company for the ensuing year,
and for the transaction of such other
business as may properly come before
such meeting.
W. H. STEWART. GEO. FooG,
President. Secretary.
The Delta independent., 1895-02-06
Canning Factory.

Mr.. E. II. Anderson Of Chicago, re-
presenting large company is here for
the purpose OF making arrangements for
the establishment of Gaming factory in
Delta. His partner has not arrived as
yet, but there is every indication that we
will get the factory at this place.
The factory will handle vegetables
largely for the first two or three years'
until the supply OF fruit gets larger.
This industry will add materially to the
many improvements being made in Delta
county. Particulars as capacity and To-
cation will be given next week.
The Delta independent., 1895-02-06
DENVER LETTER.
DEssER, CoLo., Feb. 4, 1895.


The late "reformers' in the different
offices of Colorado were certainly sorry
lot. Two removals OF office fixtures
one from the Barclay Block to the Equit-
able, and one from the Equitable to the
Capitol the reformers two op-
portunities to appropriate furniture.
How well they improved both daily de-
velopments are showing. 1t is wonder
that Governor McIntire found a chair TO
sit in after he was inaugurated.
But. if their fire work had stopped
with carrying off furniture it would not
have been quite SO bad. But there is
scarcely department in the State House
which under the last administration was
not guilty Of some sort of iniquity. These
matters are now under investigation
The two houses could not agree on a
joint committee, so each house has a
committee of its own. In the work of
the two decidedly unsavory matters are
coming to light.
For instance, Ex-Superintendent of
Public instruction Murray raised a re-
ceipt-or had it raised he explains-from
$3.50 to $3.50, and drew the latter sum
for himself. When questioned by the
committee Mr.. Murray explained that
he went to Leadyille to attend gradua-
tion exercises; that his hotel bill for one
day and half was $3.50: that he paid
this amount and took receipt. but.
about half hour later, remembering
that he had purchased number OF other
things. elsewhere in that city. amounting
to about $40, he went back 10 the hotel
and had the clerk change the receipt
from II. to A. days, and from $3.50 TO
$3.50.
The hotel clerk will be heard from
later no doubt
The law requires the Secretary Of State
to keep a careful account OF fees received
and turn the aggregate into the treasury
at the end of every month. No such an
account can now be found for Secretary
of State McClees' term. Mr.. McCiees
himself testified before the investigating
committee that he kept no such book in
1898, but that he did keep such a book
for eleven months OF 1894. although he
could not produce it.
One of the lady clerks under him tes-
titled that the book was in the effice two
days before his term closed, and that it
disappeared before his term closed.
He testified that the amendments were
printed in $50 papers at cost of about
$4,000.
The 80 days for introducing bills has
passed. and there are about 1,0O0 bills in
the two houses. or these probably 80
will be -ome laws. II all the bills became
laws it would be almost impossible to do
! anything without breaking the law.
The Legislature has now got down to
work. Many OF the bills introduced call
for appropriations; but there will Of
necessity be but few appropriations out
side of the necessary business of the
State. On account of depreciation Of
| property the revenues will be nearly
| $4,000 short OF running expenses. Be-
| sides this. the last administration cost
about $4,000 more than any preceding.
When the State hasn't got the money it
must cut down appropriations. c.
The Delta independent., 1895-02-06

There will dc wedding this evening
Mt the residence OF Frank Sanders on
Dodge street. The bridegroom arrives
on the 2o'clock train. He liz Mr.. Leonard
Childers the popular foreman on the
Bachelor mine in Ouray. The bride is
from Ouray also. and is Mrs. Belle Quigly.
the agreeable young widow who has
been visiting Mrs, Sanders. The couple
will no doubt get out OF Delta without
much demonstration. but the boys in
Ouray will let them know they are still
alive when the happy couple rcach the
hills.
The Delta independent., 1895-02-06
nurfncc Creek Mc.a

Mrs. A. r. Estes is on the sick list.
There is every indication that we will
have another post-ofiice on this mesa.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. T. Shock
on January 9th son.
VIM. Brewer came down from Silverton
last week with 40 head OF horses and
mules. He had a lively time getting
them through the snow.
W. J. Grow has rented his ranch to
Chas. Campbell.
VIM. Rowen and son will set out 30
acres TO fruit this spring.
J. E. Shock who was run over with n
load Of hay some time since is able to be
out on crutches.
The Delta independent., 1895-02-06
DESERT LAND, FINAL PROOF.
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE At MoNrRosE, CoLo.

LAND OFFICE AT MoNTRosE, CoLo.
February 1. 1895.
Notice Is hereby given that LOREN E WAN
NENAKER, of Delta, Delta County. Colorado,
has filed notice of intention TO make praof nu
his de-ert-land claim No. IA Ute Series, for III.
SiS SEI, NWi4 SEL, SEa SWI. sec. Is, and
NEIt see. 10. Twp. 81 North, Range II West y.
NJ r. NJ, before the Register and Receiver. ut
Montru>c, Colorado, on Saturday, the 10th day Of
March. 1885.
lie names the following witnesses to prove the
complete irrigatloa and reclamation of said land
Walter Beach. Daniel C. Rings, Robert Thorn
Ice and Elias 5. Beach, all of Delta, Colorado.
A e. ANSBARY, Register.
[First pub. Feb. g. last pub. Mar. IL, lss5.l
The Delta independent., 1895-02-06
Notice.

recently preached at Hotchkiss on
the text:
Thou art Peter, and upon this rock
will build my chnrch; and the gates OF
hell shall not prevail against it. And l
will give unto thee the keys OF the king
dom of heaven; and whntsoever thou
shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in
heaven"
lam now urgently requested by some
who heard me to preach again on the
same text, and l have consented to do so
next Sabbath morning. hereby extend
cordial invitation to the people OF
Hotchkiss and vicinity to be present and
hear further discoursing on that great
subject. H. HARrsr.