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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-10-21
Uncle nsa's Notes.

Little friends, IL might be well for us
to take glance over the history life of
certain individual whom we shall style
Miss Polly Tics tpolitics). could not
not tell you exactly at the present the
beginning of her career, but she has for
ages made herself prominent in the
worlds history. II Is well worth your
while, young readers, to study her char
ccter. To know her is 10 know the
world like a book. There was q day
when she was less corrupt, and no in
ducement could lead her from the path
of duty. In these modern times she
plays more conspicuous part and her
suitors, so to speak, fairly bow down
to pay her homage. With outstretched
hand and silvery tongue she pours forth
her eloquence but TO deceive. She scat
tiers her gold far and wide that the float
ing masses may be decoyed within her
folds. She has the hand of an Esau and
the voice of Jacob, and oft appears as
the wolf in sleeps clothing. All, Miss
Polly, how many crimes are committed
in thy name! Beware, young friends;
when you shall sit among the councils
OF the nation be not deceived by her ~
Turing charms. True Democracy still
clings to the old forsaken bough. wheth-
er she will rise or fall is question. If
we believe she's right, then let the name
of Thomas Jefferson be the watchword
and stand by the fundamental principles
that gave birth to the freedom and hap
piness of once blest and thriving peo-
pie.
For the sake of peace and harmony at
home we will not criticise local affairs.
If our opposite friends think they are
right, let them go their own way, and at
the same time let Democrats feel and
know that they also have duty to per-
form. Let them be up and doing and
prepare themselves for the great strug-
gle that will take place on the end of
November next. Let cent, Cidi, cici be
their motto and success will certainly
crown their efforts. Whilst U. n. cher
ishes an unbounded good will for all
and gives due credit TO all honest Re-
publicans, his memory still clIngs to the
principles formed in his youth and
strengthened by close observation and
careful study CT his fellow-man. Well,
little friends, U. Ms former life has been
somewhat like that of Peter of osd. He
has retired and will catch no more fish,
but will henceforth try to catch men. at
least, catch what is in their pockets in
an honest way and throw in good word
fer Democracy when occasion offers.
He hopes that no one has been or will
be offended by his remarks. and If he is
a good old Democrat he can give good
reasons for it; and he is requested to say
that there will be no distinction in re-
regard to prices at the "Three Gates"
store on account of Miss Polly.
UNCLE NED.
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two years hence 70 place the State an
der a Democratic Executive. 80 thss
she may rcassurae her norrnal position
among her sister Desnocfafic States Of
the Union. Now. sirs. Ne believe that
tho time has come when i nan claims
10 be honest and well wisher of his
country. and desires 70 be- 30 considered.
we believe that the most indubitabIe test
of such profession is 70 vote the Dem
ocratic ticket. Democrats should be
consistent because they should rcmem-
bes- that If time changes and men often
change. principle changes never" 80
then. u we strive and lose, we can at
least maintain good conscience and
our own self-respect- In conclusion. il
any one has curiosity enough to know
the writer's name. ! herewith afix its
finals. n. A. f.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-10-21

God willed thar our cause should not
succeed His will be done. As worms
sprung from the dust we dare not ques-
tion His just decision II behooves us,
Comrades. 20 prepare 10 answer 60 our
last roll call; TO be prepared TO join the
Army whose uniform Is washed in the
blood of the Lamb. See comrade has
just answered Here p What change
A holy joy diffuses itself throughout his
soul. His countenancc is like that Of
the just man made perfect Angels atune
their golden .harps. There il Joy in
heaven. A sinner. is redeemed. Saliva
ton. only by faith in Christ, did the
work. Comrades, the great God Man
bears the punishment of our sins. Love
to Him will cast out the love Of sin.
Come, let us be ready to answer Here
and go to join the Army of the redeemed
in Heaven. Amen. AzzAsA.
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(CoMMUNICATEp.

COMMUNICATED.
CALIFORNIA, Oct. 1S, 1897
In view of the near approach of the
election il seems to behoove every true,
honest and patriotic citizen of Ny Ma
ryland, and especially of old st. Mary's,
the mother of counties, to ask himself
honestly the question Is it not con-
dition rather than a theory we are in;
condition politically, to say the least,
unnatural, morbid, shameful, for the
proud old land of the Calverts: stain
athwart her bright escutcheon that can
only be effaced by patriotic ballot i'm
itative of the efforts made over a centu-
ry ago by the stout hearts and naked
hands of her brave and gallant sons in
their struggle to free themselves from
foreign despotism, will not every pure.
unselfish freeman. proud of her past his
tory and respecting and loving the men,
DRY of the fathers, assist in the noble
work of her redemption from the era
ven, spoils-seeking, oflice-holding ele-
ment that now enthralls her. A record
of only two years and well may it be
said of this g. o. p. ''0b, shame. where
is tiny blush ?" An old-time, honored
and equitable statute set aside, even if
almost an entire Legislature must be SUI
horned TO crafty the ambition of an OBJ
scure Phoenix to represent her. Where !.
Why in u hall made illustriOus by a
Clay, Webster. Benton, Calhoun,
and last, but not least, Nv Maryland's
own illustrious Sage of Laurel. Next, a
mockery for an Election Law, a farce.
every vestige of secrecy that protected
the poor illiterate destroyed-for what !?
To consummate their own base ends
Next, monstrosity called an Assess
meEt Law, to exempt wealth and grind
down the poor mortgaged landowners.
Even the possessor of humble cabin.
with few acres attached, has not as
much cause for thankfulness as did the
noble Briton prisoner Caractacus who
amid the splendors of imperial Rome
devoutly thanked Heaven that he was
the possesessor of an humble cottage in
Briton-a striking contrast between
modern and medieval days under the
present regime lis gratifying to know
that the Democratic platform has prom
ised a modification and adjustment of
its Inequalities. In view then, Messrs.
Editors. of the gravity of the sftuation.
we believe there viii be found on cleo
tion day considerable number of hon
est Republican voters striving not only
TO restore Maryland, bus old ST. Mary's.
20 her proper status: preliminary. also.
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Gen. l.. A. Wilmer, Of Charles county,
was in Leonardtown Tuesday last.
You can buy mans suit at +. o. Nor
gan's, Leonardtown, for so. Think of
it.-adv.
Mrs. l.. A. Jones has again selected
for her second opening all the new
styles in Millinery, Notions, Dress Goods
Coats and Capes. Come and see them.
There will be services at Trinity
Church, st. Mary's City on next Sunday
morning, October eth, at II o'clock and
at st. Mary's Chapel, the Ridge, at $3.50
p. m.
DIR. l.. 4. Payne will be at Charlotte
Hall Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
97tA, 2sth and Goth, to attend to profess
sional calls. Office at Doctor Pether-
bridges.
But ten days now remain for ante
election work. Let there be no let up
in the fight for Democratic supremacy;
work Is the watchworf and intelligent
work will win.
The Democrats formally opened their
campaign in st. Mafy's, Monday last, by
meeting ut Hillville, 9th district. The
meeting was we'll attended and the peo-
pie seemed alive to the importance of
winning the coming election.
At this stage of the game, comments
upon the German letter and the Suns
answer thereto are of little moment.
The people will soon pass upon the con-
troversy. and ii looks as IL the verdict
would throw our old lady friend into
the Mysteries.
Mr.. +. o. Morgan has just received the
largest stock he has ever displayed in
-4eonaritOwn. All new and up to date
goods. In ready made clothing he is the
largest dealer in Southern Maryland.
For the proof of this 1t is only necessary
10 see his very large stock-adv
Monday last we were pleased to re-
Thomas =. Guy, who was accompanied
by Mr.. Thomas Buell., of Washington,
ID. C. Mr.. Buell. Is car Inspector of
the Pennsylvania rail road and is on n
visit to Mr.. Guy.
The county Republicans are making an
active and hustling fight and are hold
ing meetings night and day. Their
speakers are in every heighborhood.
But the Democrats are not idle and their
fight does not lag, and If they will hut
continue their good work until election,
success will surely crown their efforts,
One must read the Baltimore Sun to
get the inside Republican news, and
from that journal we learn that it is
thought shat the independent republi-
can tickets in Calvert and St.-Mary's
will be withdrawn before election:
The wish il undoubtedly father to the
thought
Miss Ida Abel has Just returned from
Baltimore with full line of Millinery
and dress goods all the very latest and
up to date. Miss Ida was away four
weeks during which time she was taking
private lessons in millinery, trimming,
&c. and is now well prepared to wait on
her many friends and customers.-ady.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-10-21

The date of the Chaptico Concert has
been changed from Oct. 18th to Thurs
day, October 18th. This concert will
afford our people an opportunity to en-
JOY rare musical treat. Some of the
performers will make thesr debut before
the public, but others are already favor
ties, and their names on the programme
is guarantee of sweet music. Miss Ida
Biscoe, whose health has not allowed her
sing Tor about year, is expected to at
tend and take a part in the entertain
ment.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-10-21

MANY have said their children would
have died of Group, il Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy had not been given"
write Kellam 4 ourren, druggists, Sea-
view, Va. People come from far and
near to get it and speak of it in the high
est terms" This is equally true of this
remedy in every community where it is
known. Buy bottle at VIM. F. Green
well & Son, Leonardtown; Jos. s. Mat
thews, Valley Lee and all country stores.
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ICoNauvIcATFp

IOVMNININAfED.
Messrs. Editors IL see in commu-
nication in the EHterprise, emanating
from from the LIST district, that would
take the stump in the interest of Sena-
tor Washington Wilkinson. will say
thct ! never said so. am opposed to
the Senator and will try to do my best
to defeat him at the polls, and, If neces-
sary, will stump the county against him.
He is no friend TO my race and is detri-
ment to the Republican party and its
interest. / am tired of Boss Rule. Let
the Boss have rest He is n. G.
JoHS CAJAY.
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Beautiful Sea Shells.

Every one admires them. Since COM
ing south l have received numerous in
quiries from northern people for sea
shells, and now | am prepared to answer
yes, can send you shells, for have
made quite collection of lovely shells,
both from our own coast, the coral reefs,
and some beautifu. ones from the West
India Islands l viii mail dozen or
more different kinds, no two alike to
any one who sends stamp for postage.
Also send you lovely piece of white
branch coral Yours.
Mrs. #. A. WARMER,
Jacksonville. Fla.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-10-21

r IST OF JUDGES AND CLERKS OF
IL ELECTION for s. Mary's County.
Nd. appointed " the Beard OF sn-
pervisors Of Elections. September 10.
1897.
Office OF the Board OF Supervisors of
tions for -. Mary's County.
LEosARDTowS. September 81. 1897.
By virtue Of The provisions of Section
10, Chapter 2trs of tine Acts Of the GEN
eral Assembly Of Maryland. passed at its
January Session, 1896, notice is hereby
given that The Board Of Superys sors Of
Elections for 81 Mary's County has APP
pointed the following named persons as
Judges Clerks and doorkeeDers Of EIec-
tion for the several Election Districts of
st. Mary's County.
The law makes It the duty Of this
Board TO examine promptly into any
complaint which may be preferred TO
them in writing against the witness or
qualifications Of any person so appoint
ed.
The following list comprises the Re-
publican Judges. Clerks and Doorkeep-
crs:
District No. /.
District Nc. 4.
Thomas b. Watts, Judge, Valley Lee.
Jas. w. Dent, clerk, Valley Lee.
District No. 3.
John ] Bowles Judge, Loveville.
Leo. Nj. Wathen, clerk. Leonarsitown.
District No. 4.
Zachariah Hill. judge, Chaptico.
Samuel Hayden, clerk, Chaptico.
District No. ).
Jos A. Smoot, clerk, Charlotte Hall.
Eugene Brown. doorkeeper, Mechan-
iscvillc.
District No. 6.
Leyen Spedden, Judge, Sand Gate.
Stephen M. Jones, clerk, Sand Gates
District No. 4.
John T.. Harden, Judge
Robert ID. Blackstone, clerk, River
Springs.
District No. s,
Eugene T. Graves, Judge.
Philip Herman, clerk, Fishing Point.
Daniel Watts, doorkeeper
District No. ..
Alfred c. Poe, clerk, Sc. Georges.
The following list comprises the Dem
ocratic Judges, Clerks and Doorkeepers.
District No. /.
Jos. V. Richardson. judge, st. Inigo's.
District No. ,.
Thos. W. Aud. judge, Valley Lee.
Clarence Milburn, clerk, Valley Lee.
District No. 3.
j. Benjamin Norris, judge, near-ss.
Andrews.
r. G. Loker. clerk, Leonardtown.
District No 4.
Fred G. Davis, Judge. Chaptieo.
Webster ID. Herbert. clerk, Chaptico.
District No. ).
Jos. A. Turner, Judge, Mechanicsville,
L. Luther Burroughs, clerk, Mechan-
icsville.
Charles j. Hunter. doorkeerer, Me-
chanicsville.
District No. 6.
G. Clarence Thompson, clerk, Holly
wood.
District No. :.
II. NJ. Swami, Judge, Milestown
j. NJ. Dent, jr., clerk, Oakley.
John I. Simpson, doorkeeper.
District No. s.
Alex Stevens, judge, Fishing Point.
Harry 9. Dent, clerk, California.
SaIn'l. Cullison, doorkecper.
District No. 0.
Charles f. Robrecht, judge, st. Geor-
ges.
Henry F. Smallwood, clerk, St. Geor-
ge's.
c. OSCAR WATHEN,
JOHN i. REINTZELL,
THOMAS III. BOND,
Election Supervisors
Sept %, If for 81. Mary's county.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Orphans Court of ST. Mary's County,
Set: Sept. 90, 1897.
Ordered by the Court, That Richard
II. Garner. administrator Of John II .
Herbert, late OF St. Mary's county. Md,
deceased, give the notice required by
law TO the deceased's creditors To exliib-
il their claims and that the same be pub
lished once week for six successive
weeks in the st. Mary's BEACON.
Test PHILTP II. Dorsey,
Regiss.sr of Wills for ST. Mary's county
NOTICE.
In pursuance of the above order. +
hereby give notice tkat have obtained
from the Orphans Court Of ST. Mary's
county, Maryland, letters Of admins
tration ON the personal estate OF
JOHN III. HERBERT,
late OF said county, deceased. All per-
sons having claims against the said de
ceased are hereby notified TO exhibit the
same with the proper vouchers attached
thereto 10 the SUBSCRIBE on or before
the 2:ird day March, 1898. they will 9th
erwise ~ law be excluded from the ben
Gifts OF the said estate. All persons in
debted TO the deceased are requested 10
make immediate payment to the sus-
cribeF
RICHARD II. GARNER,
Administrator
Sent % g1-fiw4 -~,--
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Mems suits, sizes "a to A, from -
suit up to Sio at +. o. Morgan's. Leon
ardtown.--ady.
Youths suits at f. O. Morgan's, Leon
ardtown, age 1910 10. cheaper than ever
before.--ady
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IN Attest STYLES IH
IA DRESS GOODS, HATS, &C.

Mrs. Davis, at "The Factory" has just
purchased New Stock of MILNE
RY, DRESS GOODS and NOTIONS.
With Mrs. Tippett's assistance in DRESS
MAKING and TRIMMING, work will
be neatly and promptly done. For a
stylish Hat or Dress give her call.
~ The general stock there will be
sold out cheap.
Nav 90-tf
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TT ON.

ia
red and ninety
ably of Mary
proposing an
titution of the
onal section to
10 be known as
Article which
are in the words
5S.
Constitution Of
additional sec-
eof, to be known
Article.
sACTED BY THE
" MARYLAND,
lembeTs of the
the following
i the same here
ndmeat To the
and, IL adopt
ualiiied voters
d, II shall stand
eleven, of Ar
tuition
he Civil service
Inequalities and
all be made ac-
ess, to be asce.-
ole by examina-
Npeiitive, except
subject TO con-
and the General
uch laws as may
10 carry into eff
#s section.
1T FURTHER
&IoRITY AFoRE-
section, here
endment to the
9 shall be, at the
Nj in this State,
d qualified vo-
i ption or reject
directions con-
n of the Con-
nd at the said
on said propo-
Prostitution shall
hch ballot used
pc printed, after
Pc question con-
rejection of said
amendment, so
Election can de-
Enner prescribed
Tote is For the
ent," or Against
endment'' as he
lately after said
be made to the
| the vote for and
|Iendment, as de
|th article of the
|e.
|LoYD LowEDEa,
of Maryland, In
|siOns of Section
OF the Constitu-
iereby order and
d bill proposing
tndment be pub
'yspapers in each
y may be pub
more than one
in that newspA-
spers in the City
'hich shall be in
once a week for
eceding the next
F., which said gen.
ield on Tuesday,
ember, eighteen
'ven), ut which
'sed amendment
c form and man
neral Assembly.
of the State for
ven under my
and the Great
{ Maryland.
ne at the City of
rolls on the first
July in the year
; Lord eighteen
I'd and ninety
SDES.
or of Maryland.
nor:
I State.
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Boys suits, knee pants. age 3 to 10
from 81 suit to Sc at F. o. Morgan's,
Leonardtown.-adv.
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Democratic District Meetings will he
held al the imesand places given below !:
HILLyILLE, Monday, October 18th
Mt 2 p. IN.
MECHANICSYILLE. "Wednesday. De
tober Goth at p. m
cHAPTICo, Thursday. October q. AZ
p. IN.
MILESTONE, Friday, October s2ad
at 2 p. m.
ST. INIGo'S. Saturday, October card.
at p. m.
JARBOESYILLE Monday. October
18th, at 2 p. m.
VALLEY LEE. Wednesday. October
9th, at ? p. m.
ISLAND, night of October 27th.
The people arc cordially invited 10 at
tend these meetings and hear the issues
OF the campaign discussed.
BY order,
CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
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Trespass Notice.

The law will be rigidly enforced
against all persons cunning on Society
Hill. FRANK DILLAHAY.
E II RALEY,
JAS A HEARD,
CARROLL KNIGHT.
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DEMOCRATIC MEETINGS.

Come to the GRAND DEMOCRATIC
MASS MEETING. to be held in Leon
ardtOsgn.
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Goods Don't Cost
Much if you buy them of Benjamin
Millison at Downsviiic, near Valley Lee,
Aud's old stand.
See some Of my prices.
GRADUATED Sugar. 5cts ID
Meat, oct fb
Coal Oil, $50 proof, Gets gal.
Calieoes, the best, 4 a Gets.
Ginghams, 4 & sets.
Low prices for Clothing. Low prices
for Boots and Shoes.
There are sure enough bargains at
townsville Come and see them.
BENJAMIN MILLrsoN.
Sept 90 eff.
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ur. Meat, Feed.
at
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10,
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Hon. Buchanan Schley and other elo-
quent and forcible speakers will address
the meeting.
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onice-Pier ?, Light s..
Sept Eff
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+ IST OF JUDGES AND CLERKS OF
IL ELECTION for S Aary's County,
Nd. appointed w the Board or Su-
pervisors Of Elections. September 10.
1897
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e r.

= hand at Leonard
ElDlING, FJOoRIN,s.
ssSED BOARDS.
sxe.. &c-
|, Doors. Sash, Laths
offended to.
Jos. v. NEAL.
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THE Roll GAIL IN HEAVEN.

Several ex-Rebels are complaining.
Comrades, The roll is being called in
heaven. are you ready TO answer here
Although VIC survived the terrible con-
tiiet we are martyrs in mind-snffering
untold agonies. We are cut to the heart
for the suffering and death of thousands
Of oSr comrades. We believed the cause
for which we fought to be just. A holy
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~ s.Oy IRE looking for a safe
and reliable place TO trade. We wish to
inform you shat all our departments are
replete With the newest novelties. en-
bsacing the best of bargains: and
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21

conservatism of the people. They want
things as their parents had them. Nina
lures are heirIooms over there, and if a
son is given picture of his grandm other
In certain style of art he wants one of
his mother just like it-painted by the
same artist if possible.
ut really was the daguerreotype that
Killed the art OF miniature in America and
France. 1t was so easy to sit for few
minutes and get good likeness at any
rate, while painting on ivory took sew
eral days. The difference in price also
had great deal to do with it, no doubt.
When the photograph came, that settled
the miniature painter as the mechanical
pictures answered every requirement. of the
works OF art and were so cheap they could
be distributed broadcast to friends and
relatives all over the world.
But reaction is setting in, as the de-
fects OF the photograph are becoming an
parent. No photograph is permanent
even if exposed TO only a faint light. The
finer the paper that is produced the more
fugitive it seems. Pictures by some of the
best galleries in the country seem to be-
come notified and faded after even only a
few years. Contrast this with some of
the work of the old miniaturists. 1 have
seen some over loo years old Just as fresh
as the day they were painted, and these
were pictures that had been carried all
over the world ana seen rough usage gen.
orally.
"Of late years large number of men
have been making good livings by copv.
ing fading photographs on ivory. This
is done to preserve the likeness of a GER
tain person, but how much better it
would be II the person had had a good
picture painted by good artist in the
hrst place. A miniature on ivory cannot
fade II the proper water coIors are used,
for the work is only thin film of metal
spread over the white background. They
are about as interchangeable as the colors of
piece of stained glass, and many seem
to have acquired a richness from age.
"The old standard way of ministries is
the same to-day all over the world The
colors, mixed with pure gum-water. are
laid on in stipple until the color and like
ness is perfect. In this stage they are
little darker than need be, but that is
necessary for the needle work, which is
really the finishing. For this very hard
needles are used that are ground to an al
most inconceivably fine point.
Every part of the picture is Matched
over until the ivory shows through as
fine network. This produces the loose
effect that is so much admired, and by re-
vealing the ivory produces an effect of
flesh obtainable by no other means. In
reality this ivory effect might be SAID to
be the charm of miniature painting. The
effects OF Iaces and thin goods are pro-
duced in this way in manner that is
quite surprising.
'In connection with this work mention
must be made of the sheets of iyory.
They are Obtained from elephants tusks
not by saving off in slices. as might be
imagined, but are cut in strips by saving
round and round SO that long section
comes off OF different grades of texture,
The finest is just before the center is
reached.