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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-20
Queen LII Going East.

San Francisco. December 10 -Ex- Queen
llliuoialani started for Boston tonight
over tho Southern Pacific ard will make
short stop at New Orleans. The dcthroned
monarch stated that VIII she arrives in
Boston she would mako public her plans.
u Is stated that she has given up her In
tcn,ion to visit London
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-20

Limestone New Era
The Houston Post is bitterly opposed TO
the Texas assignment law. The Post is
usually pretty Level headed
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-20
Twenty BuiIIinr, nuruca

Elizabeth. y. j.. December l9.--Fire to-
night destroyed twenty buildings The total
loss was $500 900; insurance SIS 600
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-01-23

The Commissioners Court was in session
Tuesday last.
There are now six prisoners in the
county jail-all coIorcd.
Mrs John L johnson, If Britton's Neck,
) is visiting her sister in the 9Th district.
Mr. w F Chesley has been assigned by
Speaker Mudd to place on the Committee
on Claims
The st. Maryis members In the General
Assembly have thus far proposed no new
heal legislation.
Misses Mary and Rosa Lnker and Mr. A.
F. Fenwick left Leonardtown Monday last
FOR visit 10 Baltimore
Mr. John s Jones, 10 the ST Mary's
representative on the House Committee on
Chesapeake Bay aud its Tributaries.
Mr. Frank Lewis, formerly of the Sue,
is travelling ST. Mary's in the interest ofthe
Mary land Agricultural Works Company
The Dillahay estate and Part Great
Mills" will be sold al public auction Tues
day next, the 2Sth instant. See advertise
ments
ID mt forget the Chaptico Duck Supper
next tuesday. Attend aud enjoy the
abundance of good things that will be
there.
Benjamin Duke, son of Mr.. John F
ntRAFs, g a h.a
ington To live. We wish "Benjie" great
success in his new home.
There was quite q crowd of Republican
p liticians in Leonardtown Tuesday last
and we have been told that they determn
ed upon the county officials 10 be appointed
by the Governor
Saturday last, Joseph Campbell, colored,
was tried before Justice Chas A Watts for
the larceny of turkey gobbler from Ben
jtmin Springer, adjudged guilty and sen.
fenced t" Jail f'r 60 days
Mr. II Stafford Of Brooklyn. ~ Y, wac
in our office Wednesday last Mr.. Stafford,
we are informed, is looking fnr a small
farm on the water. He seems much pleased
with our country and we hope he will
locate here.
Senator Wilkinson. Of ST. Marv's, has re-
ceived letters from Judge J. Parran Crane,
Enoch B. Abel, county treasurer; Daniel
c. Hammett, States attorney. and J T..
Ballenger. president Of the board of county
commissioners, who all sustain his attitude
in upholding the Eastern Shore law-Sun.
BY the way, readers, are any of you so
far behind the times as MOTTO know Wick
Floral Guide?" fany of YOU have never
seen it, send 10 cents to this firm at Ro-
chester, N Y, and get copy. You can
deduct this from the first order for seeds
and the pleasure and information their
Guide will give you will certainly induce
you to keep up the acquaintance.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-01-23
downtown Locals.
(FTOm our Regular C0rresp0ndent.)

downtown Locals.
(FTOm our Regular C0rresp0ndent)
To rejecting mind it would involve n
contradiction to suppose that the current
variable weather is conducive to health,
especially when we consider that The oppo
site-backed by the opinions Of doctors
is the material out of which the normal
cond itiOn of the body Is better subserved-
or, to speak in a mechanical way-manu,
featured. Does amputation destroy the
identity of the numerical parts? Well, we
presume it does-measuIably so-at least
True, we may decide without hesitation,
that the body is the same in point Of iden
tiiy after the clipping of the hair or nails.
as II was before. The point we wish to
make here is. that several Of our young
men have submitted TO the tonsorial art
cut-clipped-their nails, which are no
Longer in mourning, and, well, there is a
great Improvement in their external ap-
pearance The identity OF the men a. the
same, yet, we must admit, to be consistent,
much of the old material is absent. In
point of identity, they are the same, but in
point OF numerical particles they are much
changed-for the better!
Ho! Say, there was a grand party at
Point Lookout recently. Itwas not cold
water" concern Per contra, an excellent
supper was served and the many present
enjoyed themselves TO their heart content
The Misses Yeatmen gave IT, MANY thanks
are extended TO them How their enter
tainment was enjoyed, Dear gond ladies
There is a slft spot in our heart for them
Thanks The men-tn the winds with
them The ladies-God bless them Sweet
ones! Yes, there they pass by, in our
minds eye Misses Man Foxwell, May
Bond. Dellian Hammett, Ola Ridgell.
Maud Ridgeli, Maud Courtney. Katie Fox
well, Emma Wood, Annie Rayly, Annie
Williams, Effle Wood, Leslie Wood. Annie
Ridgell, and several married ladies, whose
names we regret that we have forgotten.
Races! Ho! Hot Richardson's mare,
Maud S and A s Benville's colt, are the
principal horses that pass through the try
ing ordeal Maud s.. is ahead so far.
Watch out for 3 m, next Saturday A
purse If $25 dollars is made up for the
horse that wins We are not "in tive
do not bet anY more.
Say, you must excuse our miserable
scribbIing this week We are sick both in
mind and body Bad-i>n't il? We are
at loss to know whether we have reached
the zenith of our intellectual powers or
not. What scribbling; 1t il doubtful q
whether we have passed from organic OF
vege,ative existence TO maturity or not
whew! What scribbing The phraseok,gy
how jeFkey-just terriblei
:. AYzAEE
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-01-23
patuxent Items.

Correspondence Of the Bedcon.)
Mr.. Harry Spalding returned To Balti-
more after spending the holidays with his
mother in this village
Misses Fannie and May Williams re-
turned to their school in N. J after spend
ing Christmas holidays with their parents
near this town.
Miss Maggie Combs opened her school
in "Sotterly" Monday last
Miss Annie Cough. of Char'es county, is
spending the Water with her cousin, Miss
Lucy Cough, at "Riverview"
Mr. r. II Williams has resumed his
studies in st Johns College Annapolis.
Misses Marie Feuwick and Dettie Spald-
ing returned 10 Baltimore Thursday last,
after spending the holidays with their
friends in this town
Mr. Josh Hutchins and family spent the
holidays with his mother at "SntterHy"
Messrs. Phil Huichins and Frank Mat.
thews. Of Charles county were the guests of
Mrs. l. A. Hutcbins. at "Sotterly" during
the past week
HILLvILLE. READER.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-01-23
Something New ! Dent Miss It!

Bulwer's novel, The Last Days Of Pom
pei, has been specially dramaiized for the
young ladies of st Mary's Academy. II
will be presented for the first time by these
young ladies in the Academy Hall, Wed.
nesday, February ~, pr"ximn, for the ben
eft of ST. Aloysius' Church to help pay
the debt contracted for the repairs and rem
ovations made during the past year The
novel has been well read in the literary
world, and will be shown up TO advantage
on the stage by the young performers
Encourage them as well as the good cause
IN which they have enlisted. Let IL be
shown by the hearty and full attendance
that the members of 81 Aloysus' par
ish appreciate the changes made in the
church as well as the kind effi,rts Of the
young ladies who are working under the
care "f the Sisters Don't think, however,
that the other parishes have been excluded
By no means We will be most happy To
see all our friends and pr mise them SINE
thing well worth their entrance see After
the party the good lad es will serve plenty
nf refreshments at reas ,nable charges. For
them We ask your kind patronage A liz
tie dancing music will add to the other at
fractions
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-01-23

think the Stats should have been put closer
together TO keep nut rats; the nd barn near
the house needs weatherboarding: tobacco
fair crop and Of good quality; plenty Of
clover hay and other provender for horses
and cattle. We also find since our last
meeting new paliug around the yard and
garden, which adds greatly - the beauty
of the place; dwelling house and surround
ings neat and comfortable; poultry looking
nice. We would suggest that he place
new sleerers under the bridges leading to
the public road"
The flowing resolutions were offered
by Mr.. James T. Abel:
Resolved by this Club, That Mr. Fl n.
II. Yates be appointed to petition our mem.
bers Of the Legislature asking that they use
their best efforts to pass law regulating
the weight of hogshead OF tobacco, and
that the weight of hogshead shall not ex
coed one thou and pounds.
Resolved further, That Mr.. Yates be au-
th0rized TO sign the names Of The members
20 said petition.
The Club respectfully asks the farmers
in all sections OF the county 10 get up peti
tons for the same object.
On motion Of Fl. NJ. Yates, Messrs Leo
NJ Wathen and John Fl. Guy were elected
active members
The President designated ]. Sam Spald-
ing's as the next meeting place with John
T Johnson, ]. p. Abel and J. g. Alvey
examining committee
After partaking Of a sumpiuous supper,
served by Mrs. Johnson, assisted by her
sister and Mrs Perry Abel a vote of
thanks was given the host and hostess, and
the Club adjourned to meet the third Sat
urday in February.
II. NJ. Fl YATES. Sec. pro tenn
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-01-23
Shooting Array.

Friday night last Thomas Harper, color
ed, was brought to Leonardtown and con-
fined in the county Jail on warrant of Jus
tice Henry G Adams. charged on oath of
John Curtis with having assaulted and
shot with 80 CaIibre pistol William Hol
ly, also colnred. The assault was COM
mitted ON the morning of the 18th instant.
Harper acknowledges having shot Holly
and claims that he acted in self defense
At first il was thought that Holly's wound
was fatal. but Tuesday last we were in
formed by Mr Nota Redmond that DIR.
Len B johnson had extracted the bal and
that the man was very much improved aud
was thought to be in u fair way 10 recover.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-01-23

appreciation Of the good things that had
been prepared fa- them Among those
present We're the beautiful and accom-
plished Miss Bertha Townsend, the lively
Miss Emma Berger and her lovely and pc
tise sister Miss Mamie, the graceful Miss
johnson, the beautiful and fascinating Miss
Ida Williams aud the sweet little Miss
Birdie Goldsborcugh, Mr.. Paine, George
Bowen, Joseph HarboI, Mr and Mrs. Har-
Dor. Arthur and Albert Goldsborough, Jno.
b. Thompson and many others that your
correspondent knew not heard O gen.
tlemen say the other day that there never
was house large enough To hold two fam
lies, but know that RI Heard and John
has been living together as one family for
the last four years, and there has never
been one word of complaint Their fami-
lies live together and are always ,rying TO
see which Can do the m Is, for the other.
They are happy as the days are long and
every thing goes as merry as marriage
bell. spent four weeks with them help
ing TO take care of the babies.
HoT Box
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-01-23
70 Ria = House Of Pleas.

A suFe remedy " rid house Of fipas,
says the correspondent. Of contemporary,
Is TO use fly paper and In the center Of each
piece put a piece Of raw meat, a. the pa
pers Ill with fieas put them Ia the fiEe and
burn them and put fresh paper aud me-
In their places. The same remedy would
undoubtedly satisfy the mosquito craving
for blood and cause Il to cease singing lie
festive little song.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-01-23

Court met. Tuesday. January 81, all the
officers present
E u, Aboll was elected attorney TO the
lizard receiving two votes 10 one for +. ~
HOLMES: aud Meredac Clarke messenger,
receiving two votes % one flr Wet Brown
The Court allowed the young gentlemen
who were 50 active in following up and
assisting In the arrest Of the assailsnts of
Capt Rob ins $i5 each and expenses
Capt. o. l.. Clowder was also allowed $40
tor guarding Cant Robbins boat
A petition, nnmerously signed, which
had been previously considered and defer.
red, to open road from Big Chestnut to
road leading from Newtown TO Stones
wharf, was called up and again deferred
Miscellaneous accounts were examined
and passed. The Court adjourned to meet
in special session Saturday, next to meet
Collectors and adjust insolvencies
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-01-23
Personal.

Miss Oiye Buhnnan, Of Park Hall,
daughter of Mr. J. Frank Il hanan, won
one Of the second prizes $50. in the recent
prize story contest. The Mystery of the
Inn by the Shore An award of 81 900,
in 80 cash prizes To the best SO answers
was offered There were over one hundred
thousand answers returned and il is quite
a high compliment for Mis- Bohtnan to
have gained the high distinction OF winning
Marylandcr in the list of successful con
testnnts Our congratulations.-E Enterprise
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-01-23
Personal.

Mr.. George w. Goddard, who has been
quite sick, is, we are pleased tn hear. very
much improved and We hope he will soon
be out again. Mr. Goddard is one of the
best known and most popular men in our
county and as far back as our memory
runs has been veritable warhnrse in the
Democratic cause May we soon have the
pleasure of congra,ulating him upon his
complete recovery.
Mr. William F Perry, gallant ex Con-
federate, has been quite sick with the
pneumonia but is now, we are glad tn hear,
much improved. We hope he will soon
be out again.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-01-23
OYSTER Law Violations.

On January 16, 1896, the Oyster Police
schooner Bessie Jones, Capt. o. G. Hayden,
arrested Benjamin Stiner. white and VIII
liam Butler aud Augustus Jordan, colored,
for violations of the Gull law and took
them before Justice James Lancaster. If
Charles county, who adjudged them guilty
and imposed fine OF s. and costs IN each
case. The Jones has also had quite an
exciting chase after man who had been
reported as oys'ering with ut license, bu,
failed To overhaul him The Jones is on
the alert for violators of the law and is
now the only guard boat on the Potomac.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-01-23

(Repor,ed for the BEACON }
READER.


(teported for the BEAcoN)
A beautiful wedding took place the 7ih
instant, at Trinity NJ E. Church, Washing
ton, d c. The contracting parties, Mr..
Samue, z F Palmer, uf the Seventh dis.
trict, st Mary's county. Nd and Miss
Nellie Davis Hogan, Of Washington. d c.,
we're united in marriage by the Rev NJ F
B Rice, d. d pastor of the church The
church was decorated with palms and
orchids. The groom entered the church
with his best man Mr. r. NJ Palmer. The
bride who was handsomely attired in white
lansdo~n with pearl passementFie and
chiffon trimmings and carried bride roses,
came in church, on the arm of her uncle
John B Davis and was given in marriage
by the same. The maid of honor, Miss
Nellie Lee Palmer, wore dress Of blue
silk and carried u boquet of Cnrpela
Cook roses. The ushers were Messrs c.
L Palmer. E J. Palmer, r E Cook and
Gilmore Cook After short trip the happy
couple took possession of their new home
t Cherry Grove, where they will be glad
to see their friends
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-01-23
(CJrrespondence Of Tie Beacon }

LEoNARDT. WIN. Jan 90. 1896.
Messrs Editors AT three o'clock in
the morning, December 23rd, and friend
started for Forests Wharf, where we ar.
rived in good condition 10 time for me 10
take the steamer 81. Mary's Tor Baltimore.
We had very PLEASANT trip and arrived
in Baltimore at six o'clock. where found
John waiting to meet me- We went
straight 10 his home at 1895 E. Madison
street, where we arrived In due time, and
was very pleasantly received by all the
family, who were very glad to see me AT.
ter supper we went tn Pennsylvania ave-
nue. 20 see our old friend Charles E Colds.
borough and family, where we met ano,h-
er cordial reception. After spending awhile
in social converse and taking very nice
milk tIddy We three started out TO find an
other friend, lanes p Doyle. wanse place
is at the corner of Patterson avenue and
Carey street He seemed very glad TO see
us and soon put out q bottle Of his best.
which we touched very sparingly, aud
then he invited Us in to see bis charming
and amiahle lady.
We met q goo many old friends and ac-
quaintances in Baltimore whom was glad
Ia see, and among them our I'D friend
Thomas Luby, who never fails % set M
drinks whenever we call at his place.
On the last night of the old year No.
141G Pennsylvania avenue vas the scene
Of - very pleasant little party given by sr.
and Mrs Chas Z. GoIdsbor'ugh, TO which
your correspondent was invited. and when
I arrived found many beautiful, accom-
pllshed and well dressed ladies assembled,
who looked Is lovely as houries and beau
tiful as Hebes At intervals refreshments
were carried around. and although every
one was in the midst II enipymeDt, they
always took few nitmsnts % sf5w yhefr
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-01-23
ERE NEW YEAR oosss AaAIs.


A mameat noSe, eehina che Aiiis
viii sint the eleaio.ls est ef aay,
waen zsieaee Esisas whea al u stll,
fhis sAaHsefui ssAE wiii pass away
The dStas stEoSe=iss weEs b Sieae
AZ HseaaeAss iasa ASS swsil
fe she seFsa saetkeE se4s y ,a.Ea,
mita = aas eSeHts - pae eAa tNii
ffseFes sllAAy aepe taAa sr.Es sa hish
AZ eagles seaa taelE weatsa pgeS,
"tii saAsse-wiii perish blasted .isa
efe se1aes Asala = asv yeas AAy.
stiil Ga viii Taie ghs saassl.e srt,
A mssass kiass tasiE s0epseFs swaI;
Aud Iaaay q heart viii eeas0 " tksah
IRE eoAaea again aew weak aay.
And thousands that are sea uabaga,
Whilst summoned Thousands PAS away
VIII eoHae ~ cheer and eless tho holae
Ere eenes asaia aew year dsy
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-01-23
Farmers Club.

Jan 1s 1895 The Brition's Neck Farm
ers' Club met at the home CT Nr John T
johnson with full attendance The pro
Greetings of the last meeting were read ard
approved.
On motion, Messrs James and Richard
Alvey were elected honorary members.
The examining committee. Messrs Jas
T Abel. J J Alvey and r. F W"odburn.
reported As follows:
ave have carefully looked ov the farm
of Mr. John T johnson and find many i'm
provemenis since we met here last. His
cattle barn has been nicely fired for stock
and the cattle looking well. A large flock
of sheep in fine Condition; horse st-bles in
good repair and horses in splendid condi
tl6nG we nbtles = Few corn hbdss: We
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-01-23
{ Written for the Beacon }
vIOLETs.

u was a day in spring time.
Ny love and we strolled
AlonE the banks Of q winding stream
That rip'ling music told.
We gathered the dainty fern leaves
That were sprlnkled with tiny Jets,
"hi0a we're left BY the recent showers,
Aud twincd them with violets.
We AT oarselyc. on a juttIng root
ot grand old poplar near;
Asa a. hooked into thine eyes
Ae'hausht there iurked a tear.
TIE The iew upon the violet
wes ia1 tear within thine eye.
Aai fsls sorry that had
hai gathered them-to die.
Aaa shalt we never stroll again
Aaswa that bortiercd stream
Nay, ssSeFaate unless 10 be
la golden fairy dream.
nat u, Ia future spring time.
f@uT heart s'sme flowers should crave,
"a" a"Sn aad gather the vioiets sweet
Ana seaitsF sosno on my grave.
LorIs BALDWIN.
nnaaS evening April =. lsas.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-01-23
Dropped Dead.

Clsr. Young, colored, who has been an
attentive nurse at the bedside of Mr. George
w Goddard, dropped dead Saturday last
The woman was in apparent good health
when suddenly she was afflicted with a
violent pain in the region OF the heart and
lcir the room 10 call assistance which was
speedily at hand but proved of no avail for
she was dead in less than thirty minutes.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-01-23
D POTOMAC RAILROAD,
TINE TABLE--In Efse, Oct. l. lsas.
Pay W.

During the year 1895 money has been
scarce and hard 10 get and though the
need Of cash is chronic with us We have
tried to appreciate the situation and be as
lenient as possible with those who owe Us.
Those we owe, however, don't seem TO look
at matters in the same light, and we would
like TO have money TO meet our obligations.
Every little viii help, and we will be CRATE
fol To all who owe IL they will make an
effort TO pay up. At least, LET US know
what you can do for Us, and try to do the
best YOU can.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-01-23
Wedding.
(Reported for the BEACON


On Wednesday, January the Sth instant,
a pretty private wedding took place. at
Newtpwn Catholic Church. this county.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Father Lancaster who is in charge Of that
parish. The bride was the accomplished
and pretty little Miss ssie Mills, the
second daughter of the late John G Mills
VIII" for many years was member of the
Police Force of Baltimore City. The bride
groom was Ernest Cryer, formerly of this
county. but who now resides in Baltimore
and is a member of the University Club
They will make their home in that city,
aud may their happiness never grow less.
HoT Box.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-01-23
A New Years Dance.
[ reported for tie Beacon

NutIDFEsd Tor Me bedc0H.l
DIR. and Mrs spalding gave very pleas.
ant dance New Years night, which was
much enjoyed by all Among those pres.
ent were: Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. Williams
MIR and Mrs Geo. Huichins, Mrs s Combs.
Mr.. Wilfred Cough. Misses Marie Fenwick
and Dettie Spalding, of Leonardtown,
Miss Annie Cough, Of Charles county,
Misses Lucy Cough. L. Floyd. Maggie
Combs, Eta Forrest. Fannie and May
Williams and Bessie Briscoe. Messrs.
Harry and Peter Spalding, Robert Will
liams, Albert Stone, Ben Williams, and DR..
]. o. King.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-01-23
Election Of oMeers.

At Mondays meeting Of the ST Marys
Reading Room and Debating Society the
following officers were elected to serve
uatil the first Monday in March.
President DIR Charles Combs.
Vice President-Jos +. Morgan.
Rec. Secretary-Dr + F. Greenwell.
Asst Rec. Secretary Saul Levinson
Cor. Secreiary.-James ]. Greenwell.
Treasurer Frank n. Holmes
LibrariaH-Robert c. Combs.
Asst Librarian.-B. II. Camalier.
The President announced he standing
committees as follows:
Finance Committee r. o Morgan, Jos.
II Milhurn. Geo p Loker
Library Committee F V King, w.
+. Greenwell, Jos NJ Matringly
Question Committee Geo. w. Joy, Z.
B Abel. Walter B Dorsey.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-01-23

Some time ago Mr. Simon Goldbaum of
San Luis Rey. Cal, was troubled with a
lame back and rheumatism. He used
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and prompt
cure was effected. He says he has since
advised many of his friends to try it and
all who have done so have spoken highly
oft II IS for sale by VIM. F. Greenwell
& Son, Leonardtown; Jos s. Matthews,
Valley Lse and IN country STORES.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-01-23
vestry Meeting.

There will be a meeting of the vestry of
St. Andrews Parish, in Leonardtown. on
Monday next. the 9th instant, at II
a m. a full attendance is requested, rs
the business is important