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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29

TRAPPE, Nd, April 25, 1897.
Editors Beacon A goodly number OF
republicans on the afternoon of 24th in
slant After much caucusing meeting
was called and the Knights of ST. Je-
somes' politely offered their hall which
was thankfully accepted. Columbus
smith, leading colored republican OF
the district was selected as Chairman,
- Mahoney, wide awake colored pol
itician was made secretary and ID. o.
Barnes, the teacher of the parochial
school, gracefully accepted the position
OF treasurer. The chairman on calling
the meeting to order stated that the OBJ
iect of the meeting, although little
premature, was to ascertain the opinions
OF the different clubs of the district rela-
tive to the mode of nominating candi-
dates. As deliberative body, am of
the opinion that il was not harmonious.
Nicholas Biscoe made a speech and in
the course of his remarks he asserted
that his club of 63 members would be
-~'sN - AAAh1 AsS1AAE tuC AOG Oh the u3N
OF election. Jos. III. Ching, Esqr., made
stirring speech mantliEg himself with
glory. He was proud of the great sue
cess OF his party. The poor white man
who could not boast of blue blood in
his veins and the once trammelled neg
70 could vote their sentiments unmo-
Tested. The following deduction clear
iy can be deduced from the proceedings
OF the meeting: First, That clubs carry
a minimum of weight. Second, That
the primaries must solve the vexed
question, who shall be the candidates :
That the colored voters will follow the
make Of their coryphaei is certain. They
assert that they prefer to bear the ills
they have than to vote in an opposite
way. 1t would be like taking leap in
the dark.
More Anon,
OBSERVER
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29
Uncle Med sslilouuises.

The poet Burns tells US that Man q
inhumanity to man makes countless
thousands mourn" Dear young read
ers, did you ever think of the depth of
meaning in. these few words Even
here, in our own dear land of freedom,
the time has come when he must beg his
brother man leave to toll. "Why stand
we here all the day idleg" is ques-
tion often asked. No work; we can get
no work. Ii is so in town and country
And why? The whole of it in nut
shell is bad legislation. 1t seems that the
almighty dollar-trash, as Shakespeare
would say, is the order of the day, and
enthusiastically in its full sense
has almost become thing of the past.
My young friends, warned you some
months ago to keep your eyes open and
see what is going on around you. Man
is wonderful crcature-capable of
performing the grandest achievements
but he can err. He does err. He
can even smile and be villain still,
and Uncle Reuben says de women folks
kin too, kase we all on us b'longs to one
and de same family. Yes, my little
friends, he does not always sail under
his true colors. So beware and remem-
Der these things, and when you have
lived down the ages as have you will
find that Uncle Ned is right.
A great many want to know who I'm
Gle N. is. Well, you wouldn't know
much il you did know him. 1t will be
time enough when ne is gone. He is
not seeking notoriety. Ifhe can brighten
one sad life, il he can tighten the bur-
den of truth and sincerity into one
youthful heart TO help him on to battle
with the storm of life he will feel him.
self amply rewarded for all that he
writes.
On Tuesday morning last the home of
Mr.. E. F. Frey. of Susquehanna, was des-
troyed by fire. Help arrived too late,
hence many valuables were also con-
sumed. The fire IL is thought original
ed from sparks from the pipes of the
lower building. Mr.. +. and family had
; recently moved in their new home and
was, we are told. much pleased with it.
They have our sincere sympathy.
Tobacco plants are doing well under
cover. Onions up 20 date. There goes
that old hen again. She reminds me of
an old lady used to know, who never
seemed satisfied until she told somebody
of every little thing she did. ] don't
mean to tread on anybody's corns. You
know Mrs. BEACON said we must not be
personal.
In few weeks we shall see beautiful
green fields around us. We wish Mr..
Pierson success in his new enterprise.
The bell which he (Mr. Frank Stone)
has tolled for others so often will toll
for him this evening at 4 o'clock. lie
was good citizen and one of the old
landmarks. His age is about eighty.
May he rest in peacel
UNDLe NED.
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Eowunfown Locais.
tFfoR orr Regular Ccyysspondeaf.l

49," ~~F 5ssy1euF twFFesp0n0SAg.l
Ice, frost and heavy winds. We are
convinced that the tea-planf would not
grow in this climate-it would not be ~
congenial TO il as the climate of the
plain Of Assam. Wood IL desIderafion
and blankets are comfortable at night.
No damage TO fruit 70 far Ms our know
ledge extends. Orchards are principal
ly planted on elevated ground. The
winds have fairer sweep than they do
In low grounds. and close observers
know that winds prevent dew.
Some fields are clothed in cheerful
green, and what forsooth 20 us il permi-
nens in beauty nc this time. Frequently
the clouds pour down torrents Of rain.
roads get muddy and the expressions Of
the chrcnic grumbler are heard.
Farmers are busily engaged planting
corn, and truckers appear to be active.
They are a patient class and do not
doubt their wisdom in reposing implic-
Il confidence in Him whose infinite wis
dom regulates all things.
Mr.. Louis Courtney has moved into
his new dwelling near the Pine, and the
carpenters viii complete Mr.. Max Shu-
mans store house Cd. W at an early
day.
Not much sickness. A few of our
neighbors complain of dyspepsia. Hot
bread, fat meat, etc., NO doubt causes the
disagreeble feeling. Some persons APP
parently believe that they may eat with
impunity. Explorers tell US that the
skin Of the Observation-Disclosures whale
lis great treat to the Esquimaux, and
travellers assert that Crocodiles swallow
stones. Whether the Esquimaux exper-
fence the distressing symptoms of dys-
pcpsia or not and are fretfuI and peeyish
we do not know, and crocodiles may
swallow stones to aid digestion.
Dogwood (Cornus Florida) will soon
be in full bloom and according to the
familiar saying, rock will begin to bite
We note that shad and herring continue
plentiful. Large (roe) shad sell at is
cts. apiece. or % cts. pair.
Mrs. Harry Raley, nee Miss Eugenia
Smith, has returned to Baltimore after a
pleasant visit to her parents, Scotland
post Office.
Cupid continues his exertions. We
are pleased inasmuch as he is an advo-
cate OF monogoray. It is not co-equal
with the dawn of civilization!
Mr.. w. w. Raley says that the pros
pect for good wheat crop in his section,
st. Jeromes' Neck, is very satisfactory,
|. e. The outlook Is excellent.
That whooping cough CPertussa) is a
contagious disease is sufficiently verified
hereabOut. II originated in one family
several months ago, and not family of
downtown have escaped it.
AZZANA.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29
Briefs.

We see that health journal, tells
people chow to lie when asleep" We
know some people who are adopts at
this when wide awake, and standing
plum on their feet.
The Bishop of Washington, (Rt. Rev.
Henry t. Satterlee, ID. d. will confirm
and preach at Christ Church, Chaptico,
Tuesday morning, May 4th, at 1880
o'clock. The public cordially invited.
The cold snap beginning with the 10Th
instant, was succeeded by balmy Spring
weather and vegetables and fruits were
making good showing. Monday last
came another cold snap and gardeners
and farmers REAGAN on the anxious
bench. We have not heard of any SER
Gus damage done to young clover, but
Mr.. George +. Wathen, of 1.-THE Branch"
says it is very liable to injury from
Spring freezes.
Wilson Bonds bay finished Wednes-
day weeks run ahead of Theodore La
tham's sorrel, but the judges did not
award Bond the purse. 1t was reported
that the same horses were to race Satur.
day but their owners could not agree
and the race was of. In the Wednes-
days race Bonds mare is alleged to have
taken the track from Latham's FLY and
the claim was set up that each jockey
must keep to the track he drew. The
track is straight one.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29
xschanicsv;lls Items.

Mrs. Holsaes spent a few days last
week with her mother, Mrs. NJ. L. Bur-
roughs, who has been quite sick, but is
now better.
Miss Meta Roberts is visiting the
Misses Ballenger.
The young man who received box of
bleeding hearts last week spent Sunday
in Leonardtown.
The S. p. Club intended having meet
ing in our village on Monday afternoon
last, but failed to have quorum. Only
two members were present. One of the
others was called away on important
business, one resigned and the other was
supposed to be dead. The two men,
bers present were seen later in the af-
ternOon, one pulling wild onions out of
his yard and the other playing an ex-
citing game of croquet.
Mr.. Bruce Burroughs spent Sunday in
T.B.
Miss May Ballenger and her cousin,
Miss Meta Roberts, will leave on Thurs
day for Williamsburg, Va, TO visit Mr..
John b. Ballenger, who is at William
and Mary College. They viii spend q
short time at Old Point Comfort.
Mr.. Morgan knight spent several days
last week in Washington.
We fear our town, which has been
considered so healthy, will lose its rep
utation, as just at present two young
ladies and young man seem to be ''bii.
ioas." We would advise the young man
to ''cantef" around the hill and inhale
the perfume of the locust blossom; for
one of the young ladies we would sug.
gest the swamp" atmosphere, and for
the other one trip on the early train.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29
Baltimore american.

bdtttDa0Te american.
About the last of March, 1864, the Sig
nal Corps of the G. s. A. received infor
nation that General Grant soon intend
ed, while in front of General Lees army.
to make flank movement in order to
capture Richmond. Colonel VIM. Nor
ris, the efficient chief of the Confederate
Signal Corps, selected me to accompany
him to our signal camp near Matthias
Point, on the Potomac River. and COM
municate with our agents in Washing
ton city for information on the subject.
We accordingly sent our boat across the
Potomac at night, and on the following
night expected reply. The colonel and
myself started the next day on our re-
turn. l stopped at Port Royal, and he
went on to Milford Station. That night
! lay down in small room with NV
boots and spurs on, and my horse tied to
the door. About A. M. was aroused
by our faithful courier, William Lomax,
who delivered to me our Northern mail,
together with the expected despatch.
Immediately started on the road for Mil
ford Station, Looping and trotting the
whole way, up hill and down hill, and
arrived there just at the hour for the
cars to start for Richmond. Colonel
Norris waved his handkerchief. and
congratulated me upon my arrival.
My black mare was covered with white
farm. After handing her over to GRAY
Boulwere, sent the substance of the
despatch to General Lee, jumped on the
cars, and carried the original despatch
to President Davis. When delivered
the despatch to Mr.. Davis, he expressed
much Surprise how the enemy could
have so many troops to spare; but said
that he would make every preparation
that could be possibly made, by ordering
the old men and boys out around the
batteries, and would endeavor to get
some troops from the South.
The despatch said: That three DAYS
from date, General Sheridan would start
to attack Richmond, on the north side,
with 1900 mounted infantry, armed
with Spencer seven-shooters, while GEN
eral Butler, at the same time, would ap-
proach the city ON the south side, with
$1,000 or 10000 troops. This despatch
was remarkably correct, as Major III. B.
Mcclellan, chief of Stuart's staff, states
that General Sheridan started for Rich
mond, on the 9th day of May, with IL 900
troops and artillery" and Federal au
thority states General Buffers force at
about 40,0oO"
We received the despatch on the 9th
day of May. and General Sheridan's
move being on the 9th shows how correct
it was as to time. II is supposed that the
despatch | sent General Lee. induced
him TO send General Stuart after Gene
raj Sheridan.
Out Of Richmond and Back Again.
On the day that Iarrived in Richmond
with the despatch, Colonel Norris was
requested to send an officer of his COM
! mand down the north side of the James
River on = reconnaissance I was select
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29
Charlotte Hail Items.

Mr.. Edward T. Briscoe and daughter
made flying trip to New York and re-
turned Saturday.
Mrs. Hillie Harrison left Tuesday for
Baltimore for visit Of two weeks.
A certain young gentleman of Me-
gainesville passed through our town
EN- route for Washington, but Il seems
as though he met with such good CON-
pany he failed to reach there.
Mr.. George Welch, of Cheptico, was
in our town Saturday.
Oysters and fresh shad are bought in
abundance and lamps are trimmed and
burning brighter than usual at "Gil-
liams's"
"A young gentleman of the neighbor-
horhood is impatiently awaiting the de-
parture of April and return of Angus
Ia" "a
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29
Proposed Visitation Of the Bishcr Of
Washington In st. Mary's County.

Monday, May 3-All Faith Parish, All
Faith Church, Charlotte Hall Chapel,
81. Masy's Chapel.
Tuesday, May liking and Queen
Parish, Chaptice.
Wednesday, May 5-AlI Saints Par
ish, All Saints Church.
Thursday, May est. Andrews Par
ish, st. Andrews Church; ST. Peters
Chapel, Leonardtown.
Friday, May 7-Conference of Clergy
OF st. Mary's and Charles counties al
Leonardtown.
Saturday, May S-William and Mary
Parish, Valley Lee.
Sunday, May 9-Trinity Church and
st. Mary's Chapel, st. Mary's City.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29

The hide market has developed fur
ther signs of firmness during the past
three weeks; steady demand having set
in. The supplies are limited and prices
TO nav for all green country hides, six
cents per ID. and for all cured green
hides, seven cents per pound. No dray-
age or commission charged.
Live Stock, Pork, Poultry and Eggs
turned ever 60 direct consumers tree Ok
charge.
Returns sent on day of arrival.
LEWIS p HoPFKxMAIR,
81 10th St.. n. W, Washington, ID. c
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29

Il will be an agreeable surprise to per
Sons subject to attacks of bilious collie
TO learn that prompt relief may be had
by taking Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy. In many in
stances the attack may bO prevented by
taking this remedy as soon as the first
symptoms of the disease appear. 25and
30 cent bottles for sale BY William #.
Greenwich & Son, Leonardtown; Jos. s.
Matthews, Valley Lee. and all country
stores.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29
sslieiaus Natiss.

DR.. 1. ,. Wilson win preach al Joy
Chapel on Nay End at 3 p. M, and viii
deliver a Temperance address In Ne
Kendree Church at SPIN.
owing TO the service at Joy Chapel,
there will be no preaching at Mt. Zion
and 81. Paul appointments May end.
The Quarterly Conference viii con-
vene a. joy Chapel May Bird at 10 p. NJ
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29

Of General Grant. in his dispatches 10
Washington. ABusler's army. though in
. position Of great security. was as CON-
pIetely shut OF from further operation
directly against Richmond. rs IL Il had
been in bottle strongly eorked.'
Belief fron Rirhmond
The people of Richmond drew long
breath. and felt greatly relieved. But
for that despatch which gave US three
days and Nights to make preparations
for our defense, the enemy would have
taken the city. and held il perhaps with
out the loss of man. They would have
captured President Davis and the cabi-
net. released the prisoners, and destroy
ed all Of our public buildings. They
would also have enabled Grant TO have
then captured or destroyed General
Lees army
V. CAVALIER.
A member of the Signal Corps, of the
G. s. A.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29
Lest.

Gum coat lost on road between Leon.
ardiown and Mr.. VIM. n. Dawson,s STORE
Finder returning same tc BEACox Osice
will be suitably rewarded.
v. Fl. MALE.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29
DR. L. ERNEST PAYNE,


OKFERs his professional services % ;lf
people Of 81. Mary's county DR.. Payne
will be In his Office at LeonaTdtown always
except on the following DAYS, when be W n
visit other paris OF the county.
s. Inigo's. third M0nday;
Chaptico, fourth Wednesday;
Milestown, third Thursdi:J;;
MechanicsvilIe, third Friday;
Charlotte Hall, first Mon1ay
ofesch month. He will visit parties a. tiIsir
homes upon notification
Sept II. 'eS-sf
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29

AN IECIDEET OF THE WAR TOLD FOR
THE FIRST TIME.

when the Fate Of the Capital Of the Confedera-
cy hung In the Balance.-The Interesting
Narrative OF Member Of the Signal Corps Of
the Confederate Army How the News Of the
Proposed Attack Reached the City in Time to
Allow Of Preparations for Its Defense.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29
LOUIS HARE.

- CUssox BooT AND SHoEmAasxR,
has Heated AZ CALTFoRErA, and Ii realty n
1T any foot from the smallest 20 the lsfgest
at the most reasonable rates. Ladiek and
gents fine work > specislit.at shurtesa no.
tire Nov ik--tff
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NOTICE.

beg leave 90 call the attention ~
of the public 70 the fact that am prepared TO
furnish Steam Engines. Saw-Mills. Threshers.
Grain Drills. &c. az very low prices and on easy
terms 1 arm also the manufacturers agent for
Buggies and Wagons Of all kinds. Of which
keep "A stock on hand. Call 20 see me and be
convinced that can srye yolI money
j. w. GRAVES,
Sept l2-tf.
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1897.

II
answering In It's allegiance &C.
Right Theories and Right Practices.
The Sun publishes all The news all The.
time, but IL does not allow its columns a.
be degraded by unclean, immoral or pure
ly sensational matter
EditOr:aily, the Sun Ia the consistent and
unchanging champion and defender Of pop
uiar rights and interests against pOliiicsi
machines and monopoiies OF every charac.
ter. Independent; In all thirgs. extremei, 10,
none. IL IL tor g,sd laws good govern.
men and good Order
BY mail Fifty Gents month, Six Dol
airs year
The Baltimore Weekly Sun
The Weekly Sun publishes all the news
OF each week, giving Complete accounts "a
all events of interest throughout the warld.
AS an Agricultural paper the Weekly sur
is unsurpassed IL is edited by writer's ~
practical experience, who know what farm.
ing means and what farmers want In sn
agricultural journal IL contains regular
reports If the work 81 the agricultural ex.
pertinent stations drought the country, ~
the proceedings al farmers clubs and insfi-
suites. and the discussion Of new methods
and ideas In agriculture. It's Market Re.
ports. Poultry Department and Veterinary
column are full and complete. Every Is
sue cdntsins Stories. Poems. Hnnseh,is ,.l.a
Puzzle columns. variety ofinier..sllng and
instructive selected matter AMI other fes.
lures, which make 10 wrlrDme visitor In
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One dollar q year. Inducements 20 get.
tiers up u clubs for the weekly sun. Both
the Daily and Weekly Sun mailed free OF
postage in the Unitsri States, Canada and
Mexico. Payments invariably in advance.
Address A. ). ABELL COMPANY,
Publishers and Proprietors. Baltimore. Md
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29

New ecods.-Prices down.
A. A. LAwREEcE.
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|good -.
miles from
|l steamboat
ltion. Price,
tIdings, fine
kuitable for
FEAR ST. Jo-
lment's Bay.
lew. Euita-
! Beautiful
lth OF Chap
miles from
/. Common
For business,
g5uitabIc for
'asy.
|utary of Sc.
ing. About
Price, $50.
BAN,
kn. Nd.
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Three gentlemanly clerks to wait upon
you, who will convince you that is to
your advantage to- buy of
WIN. Il. LOKER.
Dec 1-tf. LEONARDTOwN.
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IF FOU IRE looking for safe
and reliable place to trade, we wish TO
inform you that all our departments are
replete with the newest novelties, en-
bracing the best of bargains; and
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ment's Bay.
ew. Suita-
Beautiful
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miles from
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or business,
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Price, $50.
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A member of the Signal Corps. of the
c. s. A.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-07-03
Beans and Brown Bread.

b. request Of many patrons the Boston
Bakery Will begin the delivery of Baked
Beans and Brown Bread every Sunday
morning. Leave orders Friday.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-07-03
10 Cure a Cold in One Dat.

lake Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. &c il
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-07-03
Dr., 6 ST George

~
Eye Specialist Carson, New
Now at the Carson Exchange Hotel.
Scientific correction of all cases of weak
@ defective sight. The peculiar ex-
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ure and comfort to the eve. They
alleviate headache and have X SUI
perior.
GLASSES
Are not always given to impro,e sight,
but to relieve muscular strain; in short.
to assist nature. Possessing one of the
hneSt instruments in eXistance for meaSur-
ing the refraCtion and accommodation of
the eye, | am prepared 10 insure salts
factory results.
CONSULTATION FREE.
Representing Equuahle lie Insurance G..
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OZARK SALOON
Te Cure a Cold in one Dav

Take Laxative Brono uuinine Tablets
All druggists refund the none, if it faisa>
to cure. &c. il