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A Fishing Party.

One clear morning party OF boys and
girls went fishing. Their names -sre
cake in New York;, lefty on Cape Breton
Islc). (riv'.r In Sibesia) and "a city In Italy,.
They caught great many (Iake in Canada).
They were attacked By (river in Cana
dal. The water was very tmts. IN Africa
and they began 10 (Cape on the coast Of
North Carolins, They were soon safe and
started for the shore. When they reached
IL they set out "a river of U;ah). luncheon
ON the (riyer ofKentsckyl grass under .
large (city OF Iowa. tree. It consisted OF
"a river In TENNESSEE, Ga country in Eu
rope), bread from IL city in Austria). (river
CT Africal. Criver Of Michigan) cake, and
they drank Ia city Of Michiganf when they
alI finished they started for home, when
Getty OF Italy,, met her sister lcity Of Tex
asl. She was dressed in lake Of Mime
sotal dress, trimmed in Ia river of Africa
lace. She had district of BrsziD earrings)
and for bouquet she had n large tcity of
Floridal. Il was now late end in going
home they had 10 go through (lake 10
Canadal, where they were troubled by q
(river in Argentine Republic); when they
arrived home the (mts. in Afrisl) was shin
ing. The all said they had quite an adj
venturous time. viii some Of the boys
and girls solve this through the columns
Of the BEACON.
PUPIL ST.. THOMAS ACADEMY.
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The Mother Was raual 10 .he En-,

gency.-In the warehouse of George J.
Appold & Sons, on Water street, are sever.
al cats which have passed through q
strange adventure.
Some time ago the old cat became the
mother Of two kittens which grew to be
favorites with every one. in the building
One day the kittens were missing and al
efforts to find them failed.
About month after their disappearance
Q part Of the platform in The front of the
building had to be removed in order to per
init coal to be taken in. There, 10 the sur
prise Of the porter, he saw the mother ca
crouched besides rat-trap inside of which
were the two lost kittens receiving nourish.
ment from her through the wires Of the trap
The secret was out. The mischievous
kittens had crswled into the trap, which
had long been outof use, and it had acaught'
them. Their plight being seen by thei,
mother. she sustained them in the manner
which instinct suggested.
The kittens had grown so large In the
time they had been missed that they filed
the narrow precincts Of their prison.-SHn.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-05-14

The willo. the ate Mrs. Lucinda Cough
was filed and admitted TO probate In the
Orphans Court on Tuesday. The will ID
dated February 8, 1895, and beQueafhs ali
her property TO her children IS follows:
To James III. Cough, that part Of .Parn-
hams Amendment" - upon which he resides
during his life for support Of himself and
children, and then to his legal heirs; also
one bay mare.
To Thomas B. Cough the farm on which
he resides.
To Wilfred Cough, farm known az
aCooksey."
To Richard Cough, part Of the home
farm and 500 In cash.
To Mary r. Hayden, q part Of home
farm and $1,000 in cash.
To Charlotte Hayden, part Of "Pa'n-
hams Amendment" and $500 In cash.
Richard Cough, the youngest son. is
named as executor.
A codicil 10 the will, dated February Is.
1896, provides that In the event any one Of
The legatees brings any accoun. against
the estate, he shall be debarred from all
benefit from the estate -Port Tobacco
Tines.
Mr.. Wilfred Cough Is Q resident of Pa
tuxent district; Mrs. Charlotte Hayden is
the wife Of MT. Samuel Hayden. of Chap
tico. and Mrs. Mary r. Hayden is the wife
Of Mr.. Webster Hayden. Of Compton,
Eds. BEACON.
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Weed Chase Captured.

Tuesday mornings Baltimore american
reports the arrest in Accomac county, Va,
Of Wood Chase, indicted at March Term,
1899, OF the 81. Msry's county court. for
the murder of Elsie King and Isaac Den.
mis-, both colored. The Indictment charges
that Chase pursued the two men and when
they had gotten into skiff TO escape from
him, capsized their boat and kept them in
the water until they were drowned. More
than two years ago Gov. Brown issued q
requisition for Chase. Constable Kellam
arrested the man one day last week. Says
the American
"Chase lives In the Muddy Creek neigh
bcrhood. on the bay side of Accomac. and
he Il said 10 have many friends there who
would probably have given the officer some
trouble II they had been present when the
arrest was made"
Chase Il said 10 claim that he was dc.
tending boy whom the two men were
maltreating and that he was fleeing from
the colored men instead Of they from him.
The alleged murder was committed on
creek, en- arm Of Britton's bay,
November IS, 1891.
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downtown Locals.
(Fr0m our Regular C0ryesp0ndent.)

downtown Locals.
(FSom oar Regular C0ryespondent.)
What beautiful weather How wheat.
rye and corn grow! Farmers and truck
ers are utilizing their time-from sun TO
sun, barring Sundays. Work, work, is
their watchword. We notice that the
principle Of vitality is not confined to the
sons of Adam alone. Look See how
busily engaged that little wren is con-
structing its nest. This Is no appearance,
for mere appearance is no criterion of fact
Fact, sirs, and. well. "the green myriads
of the peopied grass" are possessors of this
principle of vitality,
Pembroke Smith and Nat Shuman, Esas,
new merchants, are marking down their
goods 10 suit the hard times.
DR.. Lewis Tippett has put a new pump
into the village well. This will facilitate
the villagers getting water-a long felt
want. Thanks.
Geo. @. Foxwell, agent for the Saturday
Blade, while recently walking through the
Dunbar woods contiguous to Friendship
NJ. Z. Church, was chased by large steel
colored snake. The little boy was greatly
frightened, and being swift of foot. sue.
ceeded in outrunning his venomous and
vicious pursuer. This is, or should be, a
warning to boys not to venture too far
from home, particularly in woods noted as
habitat for snakes, scorpions, etc.
Some sickness. Alas! Diseases of diff
ferent types are among those evils that "life
Is heir to-
Ministers are exerting themselves en-
deavoring TO bring sinners (like ourselvesl
to repentance. They tell us that the world
is awfully apostate, and that the character
istics that marked the last periods Of the
antedeluvian world may truthfully be said
Of the present age.
Roads are in excellent travelling condi.
ton. Bridges are in good repair. We are
buoyed up by the hope that the travelling
public may not have just cause to COM
plain in consequence Of the future failure
to keep them as the retired Supervisor left
them. In giving our hope expression here,
we are not taken by the ears, as pot is
by the handle, that is, our credulity IL con-
fined within proper bounds.
We notice that Mrs Kate E. Dunbar ID
having her dwelling repaired and num-
Der Of commodious rooms added thereto
preparatory for Summer boarders.
Mrs. Kearney Crane is fixing up Cal.
verfs Rest-Samuel L. Raleigh former pro
prietor-for the accommodation of boarder
also.
AZZANA
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Localwise and Otherwise.

Miss Mollie Holmes. of Washington, is
visiting relatives in Leonardtown.
The Orphans and Commissioner Courts
were in session Tuesday and quite crowd
was in town.
Saturday last, Mr.. Harry Jones came
from Washington to Leonardtown per hi.
cycle in six hours including stops.
Work has begun on the new Cedar Point
Lighthouse and we are told that il is to be
completed by November LIST, proximo
Hotel Lawrence and Mr. Joseph H.
Ching's residence, this town. have been
greatly improved by new coats of paint.
Alonzo Campbell. colored, of this town
and Mar, Miles, also colored, and formerly
of Leonardtown, are to be married to day
Thursday u Washington.
We are told that the Parran Gray Cal.
vert county States Attorney contest viii
be argued before the Circuit Court which
meets in Hometown June 1st, proximo
Mr.. Samuel Hayden, of Chaptico, who
has been quite i'll with pneumonia, is con
valescent Mr.. Hayden is one of our best
citizens and we hope he will speedily re
gain his usual good health.
The Summer Arrangement of the Poto
mac River Route, Weems Line, will begin
June 8. The Potomac and Sue will run
leaving Baltimore at p. m, Tuesdays
Wednesdays and Fridays, going through
to Washington on Wednesdays and Fri.
days trips. Will leave Washington fol
Baltimore, Sundays and Mondays
Recently, Mr.. James Mcwilliams, of the
7th district, found among old papers in hi:
house copy of the will of John Subtitle
dated April II, 1880. james Forrest, Reg.
lister Of Wills, certifies that it is true copy
The same gentleman also showed rs q copy
lof the Maryland Journal and 'Baltimors
! Adoertiser, bearing date of July II, 1888.
The land sales Saturday last were largely
attended. oakley Farm" &c, was pur.
chased by Mrs. Ida E. Dent for $1,000, and
the "Trappe Store" was bid in by the same
purchaser for $925, subject to judgmen,
Of $67S-s2. ]. Glenn. Cawood bought the
"Higes' property" for $l36. "Part Hard
Bargain" containing SO acres, was bought
by ]. Walter Carpenter for $500.
Mr. J. Bruce Matsingly, Of 81. Mary
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-05-14

The account of Circuit Court Clerk James
j. Greenwich has been cut by the County
Commissioners from $3.50 is to $1285.30
Charges for Dockets were reduced and the
further deductions was made in accordance
with the following recommendation Of the
Attorney 10 the Board:
"The charge for qualifying officers, re-
cording their commission, Bonds, &c. are
chargeable to the respective officers and
not to the county, though this has been the
practice for number OF years"
Under this ruling Clerk Greenwell in
forms us that he will BE- obliged to make
personal charges for recording all officers
bonds and all civil commissions and for
swearing in all officers. The Clerk fur.
ther states that he will seek legal advice
on the subject and If advised to bring suit
against the county, viii sue and IN the event
Of recovering the amount will refund tc
the proper individual the sums they have
paid.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-05-14
George 2. Carpenter Dead.

Saturday, May 9th, 1896, George Fl. Car
penter died at the residence Of hrs brother,
Mr.. J. Walter Carpenter, Baltimore, aged
about 60 years. His remains we're buried
at Bethel NJ. E. Church, this county, Mon.
day afternoon last.
Mr. Carpenters sufferings on earth, from
O lingering disease, were great; We hope
his bliss In heaven is transcendent. He
was man of great intelligence and varied
information and good citizen and true
friend. We have spent many pleasant
hours In his company, liked him much
aud sincerely regret his death.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-05-14
. MARYLAND News.

Mrs. Sarah E. Thompson, of Hartford
county, died while riding in buggy.
Two .somen tramps were arrested in
Frederick county and sent to the House of
Correction.
Samuel DUR died, near Middletown.
Frederick county, of paralysis, aged seven.
ty four years.
colored man has been appointed jani-
tor of the courthouse at Ches.ertown after
hard struggle.
The store and dwelling Of Nimrod Du.
srOw. In The MiddeE0e alley. ~ere des-
trcyed BY fire.
Under the new liquor law Of Allegany
county conviction Of violations carries
with it forfeiture of license.
The board of public works is expected to
meet for the purpose Of electing officers of
the State Fishery Force May IA.
The cornerstone of Emmanuel Protes-
tant Episcopal Church was laid with Ma
sonic and religious ceremonies in Belair.
The coal trade between Cumberland and
Georgetown has not been good so far this
season by canal, but the prospects are i'm
proving.
Steps have been taken for the immediate
construction of the electric road along the
turnpike from Hagerstown to Williams.
port.
the Christian Endeavor Convention at
Havre de. Grace was largely attended from
Hartford, Cecil, Kent and Queen Anne's
counties.
Judge Stake heard argument for new
trial in the case of Simon Hommer, con-
victed of murder in Cumberland, and the
plea of insanity was urged in the prison
er's behalf
The Young Mems Christian Association
Of Frederick held its ninth anniversary
celebration at Frederick and welcomed its
new secretary, Mr.. Edward s. Eichel5er.
ger.
Governor Lowndes says he has determ-
ined remove Col. Luthur H. Gadd from
the office of State librarian, to which Mrs.
Anna LETTERS was appointed and confirmed
by the Senate.
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COMMUNICATED.

Messrs. Editors:-For the information
vi an anonymous writer of the BEACON,
ever the nom De plum, Taxpayer" who,
In his own estimation, seems so fully versed
In the laws Of Revenues and Taxes'' as to
assert that the County Commissioners have
grossly violated the law in appointing as
Tax Collector for End Commissioner dist,
gentleman who Is non resident Of either
Of the Election Districts composing said
Commissioner Dist, beg leave 10 refer the
learned writer to Code P. G. L., Art 81,
Sec. 81, authorizing the appointment OF
one collector for entire county.
Any one possessed Of the most ordinary
intellect who has read the Commissioners
Dist. law, will not fail 10 observe that
that law has not the least thing to do with
the collection Of taxes.
Very Respt,
Enoch b. Abel,
Atty. Co. Commissioners.
-Eaterpsiss.
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Orphans Court.

Nay 10, 1896. Court met-sll the Off.
GERS present
The Court examined and passed list &C.
count of II. B. Cawood. guardian to Flora
Love and others.
Account of J. Clement Cawood vs. j.
Clarke Cawcod's estate for $500 was
passed.
Bond Of Wash. Wilkinson, guardian
Sommeiville children, approved.
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Raley summoned to give ad.
ditional security by LIST Tuesday in June,
1896.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-05-14

For every quarter in mans pocket there
are dozen uses; and TO use each one In
such 9 way as TO derive the greatest benefit
Is question every one must solve for him.
self We believe, however. that no better
use could be made Of one Of these quarters
than to exchange 10 for bottle Of Chamber.
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem.
edy, medicine that every family should
be provided with. For sale by VIM. r.
GreenweIl & Son, Leonardtown; Jos. s.
Matthews, Of Valley Lee, and all country
stores.
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School Beard prsessainss.

The Board of School Commissioners
were In session on the 18th instant en-
gagged In the appointment Of local trustees
for the scholastic years 1ses-s7. The list
was not completed, and viii be further
considered ut lis meeting on the Goth inst.
At the request Of Prof. Joy, the Board on.
dered that any teacher who may desire to
teach q private school for any part, or the
whole. Of the remainder OF the Summer
term may have the use Of the school house
In which the teacher has been teaching.
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Steamer WeStmOfeland

VIII leave Pier 2, Light Street, every Sun.
day at p. m, for Patuxent River direct,
as far up as Bristol. Returning will leave
Bristol at 12 m. on Monday, and Milestone
SIP. m, for Baltimore. calling at no wharves
below Leitch's except when signalled from
wharves on the river for passengers and per-
ishable freight.
HENRY WILLIAMS, Agent.
0ffice-Pier 2, Light st.
March 8. 90
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county, has opened store at the old stand
Of the late Thsd Mudd, Of Waldorf Mr..
Mattineiy has had Considerable experience
in the mercantile tinsiness and viii doubt
less make success Of his new enterprise,
He Is brother Of Mr.. Webster Mattingly.
the popular clerk Of Fowler & Payne at
Bel Alton-7smss.
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That the public may know why the
white schoolso the county are to be closed
on the 18th instant, we respectfully submit
the following brief statement:
$50. Teachers Salaries for % months,
amounted, l3,7ssI!
Ise, Amount received from State, sil,s1.5s
Amount lost from State. 1880 to 1895. 9ss.ls
, ,s,,g' Amt. from Clustering Licences l'l1s sS
Amount lost from 1870 to 1895. s5s3.1s
Total loss from all sources, $3,078.S3.
II will be seen from the above statement
that, with the increase In Teachers sala-
RIGS, the amounts lost from the State ap-
preparations and tongers' oystering licenses
the total loss to the white school in 1895,
as compared with 1890, (the date Of advent
of the present Board in Office, is $3,O7s. SO,
an amount nearly sufficient TO operate the
schools for one full term.
The increase in teachers salaries is due
TO the increase in the number of teachers
holding higher grade certificates, and the
increase in the number of teachers.
The Legislature has for several past sea-
sion enacted laws authorizing, and in some
cases requiring, the County Commissioners
TO levy money for the building of addi-
tional school houses. These additional
schools were not RECOMMENDED by the school
board, and the County Commissioners
have yielded to these demands, thus far, only
two instances-and one of the houses
has not yet been built, as the amount
levied for this purpose has not become
available. The School Board recognizes
the need of additional school facilities in
certain localities, but has been compelled
TO withhold its recommendations for ad-
ditional buildings, realizing that the con.
dition of the finances debarred further
drain upon fund already insufficient for
the operation OF the present number Of
schools.
The Board petitioned the County Com.
missioners, before the close of the levy
1896, and again, in the the present year, to
grant some relief by increasing the amount
usually levied for school purposes; but
the present Board of County Commission
ers, while expressing desire to assist Us,
seemed to think that the burden of taxa
ton was too great at this time TO furnish
the relief sought Nothing remained but
to close our schools, or to incur an indebt-
edness, foI the liquidation of which there
are no available means. We chose the
former.
HENRY WINGATE,
Secretary Board School Commissioners.
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STEAMER ST. MARY's

viii leave Pier 8, Light Street, every Sat
urday and Wednesday at $50 a. m, for
Fair Haven, Plum Point, Governors Run
and Patuxent River. as far up as Bene-
dict. Returning will leave Benedictevery
Monday and Thursday at $50 q. m, Sot
terly at q. m, Milestone Landing at 10
a. m, Governors Run at IL m, Plum
Point at p. m. and Fair Haven at 2:30
for Baltimore.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-05-14
CARPET WEAVER.

JOSEPH LANTZ, manufacturer of bed
coverlets, bags, ingram and rag carpets.
On the Leonardtown road near California,
Md. Jan. 4, 'o4-tf.
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There will be preaching tSundsys) 81
Bethel 81 1880 q. m. Marvin at Up. m. and
Rehobesh (BenedicD at 2 p. IN. by Rev. @.
w. Moore.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-05-14


May 10, 1896. The Court met at the reg
ular hour and among other proceedings
were the following:
Bond ]. w. Tippett, Collector 4th. 9th
and 7th districts, approved.
Road Supervisors bonds were approved
as follows: James w. Chappelear and
George w. Herbert, 9Th district; Samuel
Carroll, LIST district; Jos. T. Pilkerton and
w. #. Mills, 4th district; James V. Price
End district.
The following accounts were passed
J. w. Chappelear, $3.50. School Com.
missioners, 4341.16.
George U. Hayden was appointed Keeper
Of Almshouse for the year 1897.
Local Assessors were appointed as fol.
lows:
LIST District-R- Pinkney Tarlton.
End VIM. J. Ingram.
Bird John ii. Mattingly.
4th - Zachariah Hill
9Th Samuel Herbert
9th w. Wallace Joy.
9Th Philip Herman.
9th John A. Adams.
Register Wills account reconsidered and
passed for $275. Adjourned subject TO call
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-05-14

Register Wills account reconsidered and
passed for $275. Adjourned subject TO call
Of Clerk.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-05-14

Piles Of New Goods and Great Bargains
IL LAwRRNcR's.
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DR.. L. ERNEST PAYNE,
DENTIsT.

OEYERs his professional services to the
people of St Mary's county DR.. Payne
will be In his Office at Leonardtown always
except on the following days, when he win
visit other parts of the county.
St. Inigo's, third Monday;
Chaptico, fourth Wednesday;
Milestown, third Thursday;
Mechsnicsyille, third Friday;
Charlotte Hall, first MONDAY
ossach month. He will visit parties at their
homes upon notification.
: Sept "a, '93-tf
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COME and SCI.

COME and SUI.
NOTHING so thoroughly con-
vinces person OF what is in ex-
istence as to see facts with your
own eyes j. o. JARBOE has
the goods and at bottom prices
in his new store at California,
Md, and it will afford him plea.
sure TO wait on all old friends
and to form new acquaintance.
His stock of goods. consisting of
.Ae leading styles in Ladies',
Gents and Children's wear
also a full line of choice GRO
CERES
in fact, everything not often
seen in a country store, has been
carefully and tastefully selected
by an experienced person, and
he defies competition. Don't
pass by the new store at Cali
fornia without calling in. II
you do, you will regret it.
Come and See
j. q. JARBOE-
Dec. 13-tft California.
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That the public may know why the
white schoolsof the county are to beclosed
on the 18th instant, we respectfully submit
the following brief statement:
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-15

MCKINLEY has captured the two dele
gates to the National Convention from
the Thirsy-third Congressional district
of New York State, and Is also 10 aking
great Roadway in the West. 1.-The could
hold the Southern delegates already
pledged to him and has the showing in
the Middle States that this capture
ing to prevent mis- nomination for P,esi-
dent by the National Republican Con-
yensivn at st. Louis in June.